MOTION: A motion was made by Councilmember Snider and seconded by Vice Mayor Waters to go into Executive Session at 4:31 p.m. pursuant to A.R.S. 38-431.03(A)(1) personnel matters - Town Magistrate's annual performance review and Town Manager's annual performance review and pursuant to A.R.S. Sections 38-431.03(A)(3), 38-431.03(A)(4) and 38-431.03(A)(7) in order to receive legal advice and in order to consider its position and instruct the Town Attorney and designated representatives regarding communications and the Town's position relating to the El Conquistador Country Club land purchase, contract negotiations regarding same and pending litigation involving Arrett & Lamonna v. Oro Valley
MOTION carried, 7-0.
Mayor Hiremath said the following staff members would join Council in Executive Session: Town Manager Greg Caton, Town Attorney Patricia Ronan, Town Magistrate George Dunscomb, Legal Services Director Tobin Sidles and Town Clerk Julie Bower.
Councilmember Zinkin and Councilmember Garner reported on their National League of Cities Congressional City Conference in Washington D.C. from March 8 - 11, 2015.
Councilmember Hornat attended the Hughes Road Relocation meeting yesterday.
Vice Mayor Waters attended the Friends of the Library storage facility ribbon cutting this morning and attended the Breadsmith Bakery ribbon cutting on Tuesday, March 31st.
Town Manager Greg Caton reported on the Naranja Park ribbon cutting that took place on March 14th and thanked the Development and Infrastructure Services Department, Water Utility and Parks & Recreation for all of their hard work involved to complete the project. Mr. Caton gave a special thanks to Development and Infrastructure Services Director and project manager Paul Keesler, for completing the project on-time and within budget.
Town Clerk Julie Bower announced that new artwork was on display in the Council Chambers by artist Susan Libby.
Councilmember Zinkin requested to remove item (C) from the Consent Agenda for discussion.
Councilmember Snider requested to remove item (B) from the Consent Agenda for discussion.
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Minutes - March 18, 2015 |
MOTION: A motion was made by Councilmember Hornat and seconded by Councilmember Burns to accept item (A).
MOTION carried, 7-0.
Counclmember Snider thanked Betty Danker for volunteering her services to the Town.
MOTION: A motion was made by Councilmember Snider and seconded by Vice Mayor Waters to approve item (B).
MOTION carried, 7-0.
Councilmember Zinkin was concerned with committing funding before a concept was developed and believed that additional public input should be received prior to drafting the design concept.
Discussion ensued amongst Council and staff regarding the La Cholla Boulevard improvement project.
Pima Association of Governments (PAG) Deputy Director, Jim DeGrood, spoke about the project approval and funding process.
Development and Infrastructure Services Director Paul Keesler and PAG Deputy Director Jim DeGrood, both acknowledged that there would be ample opportunity for public input on the La Cholla Boulevard improvement project.
MOTION: A motion was made by Councilmember Zinkin and seconded by Vice Mayor Waters to approve Resolution No. (R)15-26, authorizing the Intergovernmental Transportation Funding agreement between the Regional Transportation Authority of Pima County and the Town of Oro Valley for design of improvements to La Cholla Boulevard.
MOTION carried, 7-0.
Mayor Hiremath announced that item #1 would be heard after items #2 and #3.
Parks and Recreation Director Kristy Diaz-Trahan presented item #2 and outlined the following:
-Council Directive - Strategic Facility Planning
-Strategic Plans Timeline
-Community Outreach
-Parks & Recreation Advisory Board Input
-Strategic Facilities Direction - Four Focus Areas
The following individuals spoke in support of item #2.
Heath Bolin
Oro Valley resident Don Bristow
Oro Valley resident Robert Feltes
Oro Valley resident James Moffitt
Oro Valley resident Rene Barriga
Oro Valley resident Vicki Semple
Oro Valley resident Tyler Mustain
Oro Valley resident Chuck Mustain
Jackson Bolin
Tim Johnson
Oro Valley resident Adam Wade (Comments read by Councilmember Snider)
The following individual spoke on item #2.
Oro Valley resident Bill Adler
Discussion ensued amongst Council and staff regarding item #2.
MOTION: A motion was made by Councilmember Snider and seconded by Vice Mayor Waters to approve Resolution No. (R)15-25, approving the Parks & Recreation Department Strategic Facilities Plan as presented.
Councilmember Zinkin made an amendment to the motion to delete the first sentence of paragraph (B) on page eight (8) of the proposed Strategic Facilities Plan. The amendment was agreed to by Councilmember Snider and Vice Mayor Waters.
Councilmember Garner made an amendment to the motion to add a sentence in the beginning of the proposed plan stating that the Town would seek outside funding for all elements of the plan. The amendment was agreed to by Councilmember Snider and Vice Mayor Waters.
MOTION carried, 7-0.
Mayor Hiremath recessed the meeting at 8:01 p.m.
Mayor Hiremath reconvened the meeting at 8:09 p.m.
Ms. Diaz-Trahan gave an overview of item #3 and introduced Don McGann with McGann & Associates.
Mr. McGann presented the Naranja Park Programming and Conceptual Design and outlined the following:
-Project History - Highlights
-Guiding Principles
-Facility Program Overview
-Conceptual Site Plan
-General/Family Recreational Facilities
-Lighted Sports Fields
-Outdoor Performance Venue
-Event Center
-Utilities and Infrastructure
-Requirements to Complete Master Plan
The following individuals spoke in support of item #3
Oro Valley resident Don Bristow
Oro Valley resident Bill Adler
Oro Valley resident Jim Snavely
Oro Valley resident Hal Manning
Oro Valley resident Carlos De Alva
Oro Valley resident Shawn Berna
Oro Valley resident Adam Wade (Comments read by Councilmember Snider)
Discussion ensued amongst Council and staff regarding the Naranja Park Programming and Conceptual Design.
MOTION: A motion was made by Councilmember Snider and seconded by Vice Mayor Waters to approve the Naranja Park Programming and Conceptual Design as presented.
MOTION carried, 5-2 with Councilmember Garner and Councilmember Zinkin opposed.
Oro Valley Water Utility Director Philip Saletta presented item #1 and outlined the following:
-Customer Service
-Advanced Metering Infrastructure
-Water Conservation Program
-Water Quality
-Water Utility Operations - Potable & Reclaimed
-Engineering & Planning
-Water Supply
-Financial Highlights and Rates
MOTION: A motion was made by Councilmember Hornat and seconded by Vice Mayor Waters to accept the Water Utility Commission Annual Report, dated April 2015.
MOTION carried, 7-0.
Councilmember Zinkin presented item #4.
Council directed staff to research and produce the total cost of overtime for each department excluding public safety.
Councilmember Garner presented item #5.
Discussion ensued amongst Council and staff regarding self-funded insurance.
Councilmember Garner said he preferred receiving a monthly or semi-monthly report regarding the Town's self-funded insurance.
Mr. Caton said the Benefit Self Insurance Fund was included in the monthly financial reports.
Council directed staff to have CBIZ present their findings to the Town Council every six months regarding the status of the Town's self-funded insurance fund.
Council directed staff to develop language in the Sign Code that would encompass the following: lumen cap, color temperature limit and luminous intensity limit.
Councilmember Zinkin presented item #7.
No direction was given.