Mayor Hiremath called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
Satish Hiremath, Mayor
Lou Waters, Vice Mayor
Brendan Burns, Councilmember
Bill Garner, Councilmember
Joe Hornat, Councilmember
Mary Snider, Councilmember
ABSENT: Mike Zinkin, Councilmember
Mayor Hiremath led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Communications Administrator Misti Nowak announced the upcoming Town meetings and events.
Vice Mayor Waters attended the Dare to be 100 event on Tuesday, November 11 in the Oro Valley Council Chambers at which they discussed health and fitness.
Councilmember Hornat reported that his nine year old granddaughter had taken a recent interest in politics and was live streaming the meeting.
Councilmember Snider recognized Sabrina Ellis, Senior at Ironwood Ridge High School, for her exceptional community service work.
Mayor Hiremath proclaimed November, 2014 as American Diabetes Month and encouraged all residents to recognize American Diabetes Month and be part of the American Diabetes Association Stop Diabetes Movement to confront, fight and most importantly, change the future of this deadly disease.
Oro Valley resident, Diane Bristow, accepted the proclamation on behalf of the Tucson office of the American Diabetes Association.
No reports were received.
Mayor Hiremath said the agenda would stand as posted.
1. 2014 Arizona Town Hall Trip Report - Councilmember Hornat
2. FY 2014-2015 First Quarter Public Safety Providers Reports (July - Sept. 2014)
3. Letter of Appreciation - Oro Valley Police Department
was concerned with his safety and environmental degradation created by a path that ran parallel to Alamo Canyon Drive between Alamo Canyon Drive and Honeybee Ridge Estates.
said that he was a neighbor of Mr. Vieregg and was concerned with the same path that ran parallel to Alamo Canyon Drive because motorized vehicles were utilizing the path creating noise, dust and safety issues. Mr. Denaro requested "non-motorized path" signage and gates be placed at each end of the path.
announced that the first LEGO league robotic contest would be held at Wilson Elementary on December 6th.
gave an update on Visit Tucson's efforts to attract visitors to local events. The Oro Valley Meet Yourself special event would be held on March 21 and 22nd, 2015.
Vice Mayor Waters directed staff to look into the Alamo Canyon path issue.
Senior Planner Matt Michels recognized the following graduates of the 2014 Community Academy.
Bill Adler
Jennifer Bott
Diane Bristow
Don Bristow
Teresa Fitzgerald
Gene Klett
Greg Klett
Doug McKee
Cathy Robson
Jon Robson
Karen Stratman
Casey Streubek
Beverly Van Horn
Fred Wayand
Joseph Winfield
Stan Winetrobe
Mayor Hiremath proclaimed Tuesday, December 2, 2014 as Giving Tuesday and encouraged all citizens to join together to give back to the community in any way that was personally meaningful.
Elizabeth Snyder accepted the proclamation on behalf of the Law Enforcement Wives Club.
Councilmember Hornat requested that items (A) and (E) be removed from the Consent Agenda for discussion.
B. Fiscal Year 2014/15 Financial Update through September 2014
C. Greater Oro Valley Chamber of Commerce Quarterly Report: July 1, 2014 - September 30, 2014
D. Visit Tucson Quarterly Report: July 1, 2014 - September 30, 2014
MOTION: A motion was made by Councilmember Snider and seconded by Councilmember Garner to approve Consent Agenda items (B-D).
MOTION carried, 6-0.
Councilmember Hornat requested to amend the motion for regular agenda item #2 by adding that he and Councilmember Zinkin would assist with reviewing the Neighborhood Meeting Standard Operating Procedure.
MOTION: A motion was made by Councilmember Hornat and seconded by Vice Mayor Waters to approve the November 5, 2014 meeting minutes as amended.
MOTION carried, 6-0.
Councilmember Hornat commended Staff and Council for effectively revising the public art process.
MOTION: A motion was made by Councilmember Hornat and seconded by Vice Mayor Waters to accept item (E).
MOTION carried, 6-0.
Town Clerk Julie Bower gave an overview of item #1.
Mayor Hiremath opened the public hearing.
The following individual spoke in support of item #1
Oro Valley resident Rodric Raynor
Mayor Hiremath closed the public hearing.
MOTION: A motion was made by Vice Mayor Waters and seconded by Councilmember Snider to Recomend Approval of the issuance of a Series 12 Liquor License to the Arizona Department of Liquor Licenses and Control for Cathy Roberts and principals for All the Buzz Café located at 12985 N. Oracle Rd. Suite 165.
MOTION carried, 6-0.
MOTION: A motion was made by Councilmember Snider and seconded by Vice Mayor Waters to approve Resolution No. (R)14-57, declaring the proposed amendment to the Oro Valley Zoning Code Section 28.6.B, relating to temporary roadway construction signs, provided as Attachment 1, Exhibit "A" within the attached resolution and filed with the Town Clerk's Office, a public record.
MOTION carried, 6-0.
Development and Infrastructure Services Director Paul Keesler presented item #2b.
Discussion ensued amongst Council regarding the proposed ordinance.
Mayor Hiremath opened the public hearing.
The following individual spoke in support of item #2b.
President and CEO of the Greater Oro Valley Chamber of Commerce and Oro Valley resident, Dave Perry
Mayor Hiremath closed the public hearing.
MOTION: A motion was made by Vice Mayor Waters and seconded by Councilmember Hornat to approve Ordinance No. (O)14-14 amending Section 28.6.B of the Oro Valley Zoning Code by adding a new temporary sign type for businesses located in areas of road construction and to provide flexibility depending upon the road project and the businesses affected in order to meet their needs and further MOVE to re-number the heading of Ordinance No. (O)14-14 and Resolution No. (R)14-57 from Section 28.6.B.7 to Section 28.6.B.6 and to amend Section 28.6.B.6(A) to read: DEFINITION: TEMPORARY BUSINESS IDENTIFICATION SIGNAGE TO ENHANCE VISIBILITY OF PROPERTIES WITH COMMERCIAL, MULTI-FAMILY OR RELIGIOUS INSTITUTIONS DURING ROAD CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS.
MOTION carried, 6-0.
MOTION: A motion was made by Councilmember Hornat and seconded by Vice Mayor Waters to approve Resolution No. (R)14-58, declaring the proposed amendment to the Oro Valley Zoning Code Section 27.10.D.3, attached hereto as Exhibit "A" and filed with the Town Clerk, a public record.
MOTION carried, 6-0.
Permitting Manager David Laws presented item #3b.
Discussion ensued amongst Council and Staff regarding the proposed amendment.
Mayor Hiremath opened the public hearing.
No comments were received.
Mayor Hiremath closed the public hearing.
MOTION: A motion was made by Councilmember Snider and seconded by Vice Mayor Waters to approve Ordinance No. (O)14-15, amending Section 27.10.D.3 of the Oro Valley Zoning Code, to provide Town Engineer discretion to reduce driveway access separation requirements as necessary to maintain safe traffic conditions.
MOTION carried, 6-0.
No future agenda items were requested.
No comments were received.
MOTION: A motion was made by Councilmember Snider and seconded by Vice Mayor Waters to adjourn the meeting at 7:13 p.m.
MOTION carried, 6-0.