MINUTES
ORO VALLEY TOWN COUNCIL
REGULAR SESSION
April 15, 2015
ORO VALLEY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
11000 N. LA CANADA DRIVE
 
REGULAR SESSION AT OR AFTER 5:00 PM

CALL TO ORDER

Mayor Hiremath called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m.

ROLL CALL

PRESENT:
Satish Hiremath, Mayor
Lou Waters, Vice Mayor
Brendan Burns, Councilmember
Bill Garner, Councilmember
Joe Hornat, Councilmember
Mary Snider, Councilmember
Mike Zinkin, Councilmember

*EXECUTIVE SESSION - 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 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: A motion was made by Councilmember Zinkin and seconded by Vice Mayor Waters to go into Executive Session at 5:01 p.m. 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 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 Kelly Schwab, Legal Services Director Tobin Sidles and Town Clerk Julie Bower.

REGULAR SESSION AT OR AFTER 6:00 PM

CALL TO ORDER

Mayor Hiremath called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.

ROLL CALL

PRESENT:
Satish Hiremath, Mayor
Lou Waters, Vice Mayor
Brendan Burns, Councilmember
Joe Hornat, Councilmember
Mary Snider, Councilmember
Mike Zinkin, Councilmember

ABSENT: Bill Garner, Councilmember

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

Mayor Hiremath led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.

UPCOMING MEETING ANNOUNCEMENTS

Communications Administrator Misti Nowak announced the upcoming Town meetings and events.

COUNCIL REPORTS and Spotlight on Youth

Councilmember Hornat clarified that no matter what Oro Valley businesses charged for sales tax, the state would collect the proper amount of sales tax (currently 2.5%) at the end of the month from each business.

Councilmember Hornat said he reviewed the 2008 Naranja Park Bond proposal and said that he was previously incorrect when he said the plan was "all green" because the original plan included a bmx track and a skate park.

Vice Mayor Waters reported that he attended the Canyon Del Oro High School ceremonial soccer game at Naranja Park on Saturday morning at 8:00 a.m. and the park was very well attended by both kids and parents.

Councilmember Snider recognized Jacob "Bubba" Mustain, 3rd grader at Copper Creek Elementary, for achieving good grades, being kind to others and leading by example.

DEPARTMENT REPORTS

No reports were received.

ORDER OF BUSINESS

Mayor Hiremath said Regular Agenda item #1 would be continued to a future meeting at the request of the applicant and Regular Agenda item #3 would be removed from the agenda at the request of Councilmember Zinkin and Councilmember Burns.

INFORMATIONAL ITEMS

1.

Letter of Appreciation - Development and Infrastructure Services Department


Letter

2.

Letter of Appreciation - Oro Valley Police Department


Conlin - Thank You

CALL TO AUDIENCE

Oro Valley resident Don Barnett

was concerned with the condition of the bunkers at the Hilton El Conquistador Country Club and urged Council to fix the bunkers.

Oro Valley resident Paul Emmert

said the Town's website claimed that tourism contributed to nearly 100% of Bed Tax revenues and about 1/3 of Sales Tax revenues and asked where the data was that supported this forecast.

Oro Valley resident Don Bristow

disagreed with staff and Planning and Zoning Commissioner Members regarding their understanding of the General Plan and Town Zoning Codes and proposed that a future discussion should take place to discuss the balance of citizen concerns vs. business level of signage.

Oro Valley resident Geri Ottoboni

spoke about the proposed Pima County Bond election slated for November 3, 2015 and was concerned with the total amount of the proposed bond and what it would cost taxpayers if adopted.

Councilmember Zinkin directed staff to look into the bunker issue at the Hilton El Conquistador Country Club golf course and directed staff to verify that the tax information on the Town's website was correct as it related to how much sales tax was generated from tourism.

PRESENTATIONS

1.

Proclamation - PowerTalk 21 Day


Proclamation

Mayor Hiremath proclaimed Monday April 21 as PowerTalk 21 Day in the Town of Oro Valley, Arizona.

2.

Charles Huang, Distinguished Finalist - 20th Annual Prudential Spirit of Community Awards


Councilmember Snider introduced Charles Huang, Senior at Basis Oro Valley.

Mayor Hiremath recognized Mr. Huang for recently being named as one of the state's top honorees for the Prudential Spirit of Community Awards program.  Mr. Huang exemplified the value of volunteer community service and was a role-model to other youth as well as adults within the community.

3.

Recognition of Historic Expository Writing Contest Winners


Parks and Recreation Director Kristy Diaz-Trahan recognized the following contest winners:

1st Place - Karsen Garrity
2nd Place - Madison Santiago
3rd Place - Zoe Kaber

4.

*Presentation by Brent DeRaad, President/CEO of Visit Tucson


President and CEO of Visit Tucson, Brent DeRadd, gave an overview of Visit Tucson's recent accomplishments.

-Metro Tucson Visitor Industry
-Visit Tucson 2014-15 Revenue
-Metro Tucson Hotel/Resort Performance
-Marketing Campaigns
-Oro Valley Initiatives
-Oro Valley - Return on Investment
-2015-16 Oro Valley Priorities

CONSENT AGENDA

Councilmember Zinkin requested to remove items (A-C) from the Consent Agenda for discussion.

D.

Resolution No. (R)15-28, authorizing and approving a High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA) Grant Agreement with the City of Tucson, allowing for one (1) officer to be assigned to the Pima County HIDTA Investigative Task Force


(R)15-28 HIDTA - PCHITF

PCHITF IGA

E.

Resolution No. (R)15-29, authorizing and approving an Employment Agreement for the Town Magistrate, George Dunscomb


(R)15-29 Employment Agreement - Judge Dunscomb

AOC e-mail

Employment Agreement

Letter from Judge Simmons

F.

Resolution No. (R)15-30, authorizing and approving an Intergovernmental Agreement with the City of Tucson for participation in the Regional Transportation Data Network (RTDN) System


(R)15-30 Regional Transportation Data Network System IGA

IGA

MOTION: A motion was made by Vice Mayor Waters and seconded by Councilmember Snider to approve Consent Agenda items (D-F).

MOTION carried, 6-0.

A.

Minutes - April 1, 2015


4/1/15 Draft Minutes

Councilmember Zinkin requested to amend Consent Agenda item (C) of the 4/1/15 draft minutes by adding his comments that there would be ample opportunity for public input regarding the La Cholla Road widening project.

MOTION: A motion was made by Councilmember Zinkin and seconded by Councilmember Burns to approve the April 1, 2015 minutes as amended.

MOTION carried, 6-0.

B.

Appointment to the Historic Preservation Commission (HPC)


Application

Councilmember Zinkin introduced Mr. Huff and thanked him for volunteering to serve on the Historic Preservation Commission.

MOTION: A motion was made by Councilmember Zinkin and seconded by Councilmember Snider to approve item (B).

MOTION carried, 6-0.

C.

Resolution No. (R)15-27, authorizing and approving a High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA) Grant Agreement with the City of Tucson, allowing for two (2) officers to be assigned to the Pima County/Tucson Metropolitan Counter Narcotics Alliance (CNA)


(R)15-27 HIDTA Grant - CNA

HT-15-2506 CNA IGA

Councilmember Zinkin asked if raises to salaries, fringe benefits and/or overtime expenses were included in the reimbursement.

Lieutenant John Teachout said the grant would fully reimburse all expenses.

MOTION: A motion was made by Councilmember Zinkin and seconded by Councilmember Snider to accept item (C).

MOTION carried, 6-0.

REGULAR AGENDA

1.

PUBLIC HEARING: RESOLUTIONS AMENDING THE GENERAL PLAN FUTURE LAND USE MAP TO MASTER PLANNED COMMUNITY, ADOPTING SPECIAL AREA POLICIES RELATED TO DEVELOPMENT AND DELETING THE SIGNIFICANT RESOURCE AREA DESIGNATION PERTAINING TO 191 ACRES LOCATED AT THE SOUTHWEST AND NORTHWEST CORNERS OF LA CHOLLA BOULEVARD AND NARANJA DRIVE


A. RESOLUTION NO. (R)15-31, AMENDING THE GENERAL PLAN FUTURE LAND USE MAP, ADOPTING SPECIAL AREA POLICIES AND DELETING THE SIGNIFICANT RESOURCE AREA FOR 182.7 ACRES LOCATED AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF LA CHOLLA BOULEVARD AND NARANJA DRIVE

B. RESOLUTION NO. (R)15-32, AMENDING THE GENERAL PLAN FUTURE LAND USE MAP, ADOPTING SPECIAL AREA POLICIES AND DELETING THE SIGNIFICANT RESOURCE AREA FOR 8.2 ACRES LOCATED AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF LA CHOLLA BOULEVARD AND NARANJA DRIVE


Mayor Hiremath said Regular Agenda item #1 would be continued to a future meeting at the request of the applicant.

(R)15-31 Southwest La Cholla & Naranja - Item A

(R)15-32 Northwest La Cholla Naranja - Item B

Attachment 3 - Current Concept Plan

Attachment 4 - Previous Concept Plan

Attachment 5 - Special Area Policies

Attachment 6 - Applicant Narrative and Response to Criteria

Attachment 7 - Current General Plan

Attachment 8 - Proposed General Plan

Attachment 9 - Town Council Minutes December 10, 2014

Attachment 10 - Town Council Communication December 10, 2014

Attachment 11 - ESL Planning Map

Attachment 12 - General Plan Amendment Criteria and Policy Analysis

Attachment 13 - Planning and Zoning Commission Staff Report

Attachment 14 - Neighborhood Meeting Summary Notes

Attachment 15 - School District Letter

Attachment 16 - Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes

2.

PRESENTATION OF TOWN MANAGER’S RECOMMENDED BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2015/16


Town Manager Greg Caton gave an overview of the budget timeline.

Finance Director Stacey Lemos and Mr. Caton presented the recommended budget and outlined the following:

-Budget Snapshot
-Strategic Plan Budget Focus Areas
    -Fiscal Responsibility
    -Communication
    -Economic Development
    -Parks, Recreation and Cultural Development
    -Community Infrastructure and Services
-New Initiatives
-Financial Overview
    -Revenue Projections
-Capital Improvement Program (CIP)
-Awards and Accolades

3.

DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE DIRECTION REGARDING THE APPROPRIATE USE OF THE COUNCIL FOREWORD


Mayor Hiremath removed item #3 from the agenda per the request of Councilmember Zinkin and Councilmember Burns.

FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS

Councilmember Zinkin requested a future agenda item for the May 20, 2015 Council meeting to discuss and take possible action regarding Personnel Policy #14 - Overtime, seconded by Councilmember Burns.

CALL TO AUDIENCE

No comments were received.

ADJOURNMENT

MOTION: A motion was made by Vice Mayor Waters and seconded by Councilmember Snider to adjourn the meeting at 7:17 p.m.

MOTION carried, 6-0.