Vice Mayor Waters reported that on May, 26, 2015, the Arizona Supreme Court, without comment, let stand a decision by the Arizona Court of Appeals that the Oro Valley Town Clerk acted appropriately and in accordance with the law when she rejected petitions for referendum that did not contain the required serial numbers.
Town Clerk Julie Bower announced that new artwork was on display in the Council Chambers by artist Katrina West.
Development and Infrastructure Services Director Paul Keesler, reported that all contracts were in place for the architecture/design firms and the JOB order contracts for the contractors for the improvements at the Oro Valley Community & Recreation Center. Mr. Keesler continued that the fitness area lobby would be renovated first.
Parks and Recreation Director Kristy Diaz-Trahan said, in May, there were 176 new memberships for the Community & Recreation Center which resulted in 424 members. Ms. Diaz-Trahan said the Recreation Center was hosting the summer youth camp this year and capacity had already been met.
Town Clerk Julie Bower presented item #1.
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 Councilmember Garner to Recomend Approval of the issuance of a Series 9S Liquor License to the Arizona Department of Liquor Licenses and Control for Clare Abel for Walmart Supercenter #4264 located at 7951 N. Oracle Road.
MOTION carried, 7-0.
Ms. Lemos presented item #2 and discussed the following:
-FY 15/16 Budget Timeline
-FY 15/16 Final Budget
-Budget vs. Actual Comparison - All Funds
-Actual Expenditures - All Funds
-Capital Improvement Program (CIP)
-FY 15/16 CIP Budget - $20,707,000
-Expenditure Reductions
-General Fund Authorized Use of Reserves
Deputy Police Chief Larry Stevens responded to questions previously raised by Councilmember Zinkin regarding public safety.
Councilmember Zinkin left the meeting at 7:06 p.m.
Mayor Hiremath opened the public hearing.
The following individuals spoke on item #2.
Oro Valley resident Bill Adler
Oro Valley resident Henry Sheetz
Mayor Hiremath closed the public hearing.
MOTION: A motion was made by Councilmember Hornat and seconded by Vice Mayor Waters to approve Resolution No. (R)15-43, approving the adoption of the final budget of the Town of Oro Valley for the Fiscal Year 2015/16 and further MOVE to approve the Town of Oro Valley 15-Year Capital Improvement Plan for FY 2015/16 through FY 2029/30, with the following stipulations:
1. Remove $425,000 for Steam Pump Ranch and transfer the funds to the General Fund Contingency Reserve Fund.
2. Remove $125,000 for a new backhoe with the funds to remain in the Highway Fund.
Mayor Hiremath requested an additional $5,000 to be added to the Explorer program.
Councilmember Hornat and Vice Mayor Waters agreed to the amendment.
MOTION carried, 4-2 with Councilmember Burns and Councilmember Garner opposed.
Councilmember Garner presented item #3 and said he was concerned that there wasn't a clear definition regarding advertising.
Discussion ensued amongst Council and staff regarding the reconsideration.
MOTION: A motion was made by Councilmember Garner and seconded by Councilmember Burns to approve the motion for reconsideration of the May 20, 2015 approval of Ordinance No. (O)15-08, specifically relating to illuminated signs.
MOTION failed, 2-4 with Mayor Hiremath, Vice Mayor Waters, Councilmember Hornat, and Councilmember Snider opposed.
Economic Development Manager Amanda Jacobs presented item #4.
Discussion ensued amongst Council and staff regarding item #4.
MOTION: A motion was made by Vice Mayor Waters and seconded by Councilmember Snider to approve Resolution No. (R)15-41, authorizing and approving a Financial Participation Agreement between the Town of Oro Valley and the Greater Oro Valley Chamber of Commerce.
MOTION carried, 6-0.
Ms. Jacobs presented item #5.
Discussion ensued amongst Council and staff regarding the proposed Financial Participation Agreement.
MOTION: A motion was made by Vice Mayor Waters and seconded by Councilmember Hornat to approve Resolution No. (R)15-42, authorizing and approving a Financial Participation Agreement between the Town of Oro Valley and Metropolitan Tucson Convention and Visitors Bureau (Visit Tucson).
MOTION carried, 5-1 with Councilmember Garner opposed.
Planner Robert Kirschmann presented item #6 and discussed the following:
-Proposal
-Location
-Site Plan/Landscape
-Architecture
-Neighborhood Meeting/Public Input
-Conceptual Design Review Board Recommendation
Kevin Hall, Principal at Cypress Civil Development, presented item #6.
Discussion ensued amongst Council and Mr. Hall regarding the proposed expansion.
MOTION: A motion was made by Councilmember Snider and seconded by Councilmember Garner to approve the Conceptual Site Plan for Cathey's Sew and Vac, subject to the conditions in Attachment 1, based on the findings that the Conceptual Site Plan is in conformance with the Design Principles and applicable Design Standards.
Attachment 1
Conditions of Approval
Cathey's Sew & Vac
OV1215-05
Conceptual Site Plan/ Conceptual Landscape Plan
Planning
1. The applicant shall relocate the trash enclosure as approved by the Planning Zoning Administrator, to provide safer access on the site and reduce the visibility along Oracle Road, prior to the Town Council hearing.
Engineering
1. An in-lieu fee be required for future construction of a 5' sidewalk along the Oracle Road frontage. An easement dedicated to the Town of Oro Valley will also be required for construction of the sidewalk. The fee and easement will need to be in place prior to issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy.
MOTION carried, 6-0.
MOTION: A motion was made by Councilmember Snider and seconded by Councilmember Garner to approve the Conceptual Architecture for Cathey's Sew and Vac, finding that the proposed Conceptual Architecture is in conformance with the Design Principles and applicable Design Standards.
MOTION carried, 6-0.