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
Mike Zinkin, Councilmember
Mayor Hiremath led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Communications Administrator Misti Nowak announced the upcoming Town meetings and events.
No reports were received.
Town Clerk Julie Bower announced that new artwork was on display in the Council Chambers from the students of Sunshine Elementary School.
Development and Infrastructure Services Director Paul Keesler reported that the final mold inspection report had been completed for the new Community & Recreation Center and the findings noted that no mold was found in any of the occupied areas and the only mold that was found was a one foot square in a mop bucket closet. The mold that was found would be industrially removed.
Mayor Hiremath removed regular agenda item #2 from the agenda.
1. Letters of Appreciation - Development and Infrastructure Services Department
spoke about smart water meters and was concerned about the possible long-term harmful effects they could have on people. Ms. Ilse urged the Town Council to allow residents the option to opt-out of using the new smart water meters.
Vice Mayor Waters directed staff to look into an opt-out provision for smart meters.
requested that the Town provide an opt-out option for the installation of smart meters.
said that the financial reporting format for the Oro Valley Community & Recreation Center needed to be revised by separating the revenue generated by the half-cent sales tax from revenues of on-going operations.
Councilmember Zinkin directed staff to prepare a PowerPoint presentation for the May 20, 2015 Council meeting that would separate the financials for the golf and community center operations.
said he represented eight congregations of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in the Northwest Tucson region and offered to provide community service in any way possible.
was concerned with the overall cost of the upcoming Pima County Bond election and urged the public to vote "no" on the bond.
thanked the Council, Town Manager, Chief Sharp and staff for everything that they have done to make the community better.
Assistant to the Town Manager Chris Cornelison, introduced the outgoing members of the YAC and presented the following members with certificates of appreciation.
In Attendance:
Ani Ehramjian
Terika Horton
Charles Huang (President)
Abigail Price
ShoYoung Shin (Secretary)
Rav Singh
Vanessa Van Scyoc (Vice-President)
Not In Attendance:
Sydney Hecht
Tessa Nardozza (Historian)
Yorick Oden-Plants
Sophie Sandweiss
Danika Lunnon
Copeland Wiberg
Mayor Hiremath proclaimed the month of May, 2015 as Building Safety Month and encouraged all residents to participate in Building Safety Month activities.
Town Manager Greg Caton invited the public to attend an open house on May 21st from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers to recognize staff members who worked in the building safety field.
Development and Infrastructure Services Director Paul Keesler said the Town would offer free pool and spa safety inspections from May 1st through September 7, 2015.
Councilmember Zinkin requested to remove items (B) and (E) from the Consent Agenda for discussion.
A. Minutes - April 15, 2015 and April 22, 2015
C. Resolution No. (R)15-33, authorizing and accepting a donation from the Steven M. Gootter Foundation for the purchase of 12 automated external defibrillators (AEDs)
D. Request for approval of a final plat and license agreement for the Estates at Capella subdivision, located south of Naranja Drive approximately one-quarter mile west of La Cholla Boulevard
MOTION: A motion was made by Councilmember Burns and seconded by Councilmember Garner to approve Consent Agenda items (A) and (C)-(D).
MOTION carried, 7-0.
Councilmember Zinkin asked various questions regarding the Financial Update.
Finance Director Stacey Lemos responded to the questions regarding the Financial Update.
MOTION: A motion was made by Councilmember Zinkin and seconded by Councilmember Burns to accept item (B).
MOTION carried, 7-0.
Councilmember Zinkin and Councilmember Garner asked various questions regarding the proposed lease agreement.
Ms. Lemos responded to the questions.
MOTION: A motion was made by Councilmember Zinkin and seconded by Councilmember Garner to accept item (E).
MOTION carried, 7-0.
Principal Planner Chad Daines presented item #1 and gave an overview of the following:
-Requests
-Existing Plan Versus Proposed Plan
-Process to Date
-Direction from Town Council on December 10th
-Further Work With Neighborhood
-Recommendation
Paul Oland, representative of the WLB Group and representing the property owner, presented item #1.
Discussion ensued amongst Council, staff and Mr. Oland regarding item #1.
Mayor Hiremath opened the public hearing.
The following individuals spoke in support of item #1
Dave Perry, President and CEO of the Greater Oro Valley Chamber of Commerce and Oro Valley resident
Oro Valley resident Mike Jones
The following individual spoke in opposition to item #1.
Oro Valley resident Karen Stratman
The following individuals spoke on item #1
Oro Valley resident Saul Betten
Oro Valley resident Rick Hines
Oro Valley resident Diane Peters
Mayor Hiremath closed the public hearing.
MOTION: A motion was made by Councilmember Zinkin and seconded by Councilmember Garner to approve Resolution No. (R)15-31, approving the Major General Plan Amendment requested under case OV1114-002, specifically the land use map shown on Attachment 8, adoption of the Special Area Policies shown on Attachment 5 and deletion of the Significant Resource Area, based on a finding that the amendments are consistent with the General Plan Vision, Goals and Policies and in compliance with the four amendment criteria in the Zoning Code and with the additional Special Use Policy that there will be no direct access to Canada Hills Drive.
MOTION carried, 7-0.
MOTION: A motion was made by Councilmember Zinkin and seconded by Councilmember Burns to approve Resolution No. (R)15-32, approving the Major General Plan Amendment requested under case OV1114-003, specifically the land use map shown on Attachment 8, adoption of the Special Area Policies shown on Attachment 5 and deletion of the Significant Resource Area, based on the findings that the amendments are consistent with the General Plan Vision, Goals and Policies and in compliance with the four amendment criteria in the Zoning Code.
MOTION carried, 7-0.
2. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE DIRECTION REGARDING COMMEMORATIVE PLAQUES FOR TOWN COUNCIL-AUTHORIZED PROJECTS
Mayor Hiremath removed item #2 from the agenda.
Councilmember Zinkin requested a future agenda item to be placed on the May 20th regular meeting agenda, to discuss the possible creation of an Environmentally Sensitive Lands (ESL) Task Force, seconded by Councilmember Garner.
No comments were received.
MOTION: A motion was made by Vice Mayor Waters and seconded by Councilmember Snider to adjourn the meeting at 7:35 p.m.
MOTION carried, 7-0.