Vice Mayor Waters reviewed the mold remediation report conducted by Environmental Strategies, Inc. for the Town's Community and Recreation Center.
Vice Mayor Waters spoke about several events that were taking place at the Town's Community and Recreation Center. The first event was the "Meet the Architect Open House" scheduled for June 29, 2015. The second event was "pasta night" held at La Vista Restaurant every Thursday night. Vice Mayor Waters encouraged residents to call the restaurant at (520) 229-5355 for more information
Councilmember Hornat attended the Explorers training through the American Legion.
Councilmember Zinkin attended the National League of Cities Summer Leadership Forum in Salt Lake City, at which they discussed the Marketplace Fairness Act.
Councilmember Burns joined the meeting via telephone at 6:12 p.m.
Councilmember Snider attended the 19th Annual School Resource Officers Association Conference in Phoenix, at which the Oro Valley School Resource Officers Unit was recognized as the 2015 Model Agency of the Year.
Councilmember Hornat attended the Urban Land Institute in Scottsdale, at which they various sign code issues were discussed.
Councilmember Snider recognized Ms. Jennifer Royer's former fourth grade class from Copper Creek Elementary School for their extensive accomplishments and contributions in getting Senate Bill 1441 passed into law, declaring Copper as the Arizona State Metal.
Councilmember Zinkin requested to remove items (B - C), and (G) from the Consent Agenda for discussion.
Councilmember Garner requested to remove item (F) from the Consent Agenda for discussion.
Councilmember Hornat requested to remove item (I) from the Consent Agenda for discussion.
| A. |
Minutes - May 20 and June 3, 2015 |
| D. |
Resolution No. (R)15-45, approving an Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) with the Arizona Department of Revenue (ADOR) related to uniform administration of the Town’s Transaction Privilege Taxes (TPT) |
| E. |
Resolution No. (R)15-46, authorizing and executing a Right-of-Way License Agreement between the Town of Oro Valley and Zayo Group, LLC to allow telecommunication facilities within the Town’s right-of-ways |
| H. |
Request for Conceptual Architecture approval for a pool building in the Maracay at Vistoso subdivision located at the Northern terminus of La Cañada Drive in Rancho Vistoso |
MOTION: A motion was made by Councilmember Snider and seconded by Vice Mayor Waters to approve Consent Agenda items (A), (D), (E), and (H).
MOTION carried, 7-0.
Councilmember Zinkin asked for clarification on the projected revenues from the half cent sales tax.
Finance Director Stacey Lemos responded to Councilmember Zinkin regarding the half cent sales tax.
Councilmember Zinkin asked for clarification regarding the personnel vacancy savings.
Ms. Lemos clarified how the personnel vacancy savings were calculated.
MOTION: A motion was made by Councilmember Zinkin and seconded by Councilmember Hornat to accept item (B).
MOTION carried, 7-0.
Councilmember Zinkin discussed his concern with the homeowner's request to add 680 square feet to his existing 7500 square foot home. In addition, Councilmember Zinkin believed this request was not consistent with the General Plan.
Planning Director Bayer Vella gave an overview of the applicants request and properties current site conditions.
MOTION: A motion was made by Councilmember Zinkin and seconded by Councilmember (Via telephone) Garner to deny Resolution No. (R)15-44, denying OV1215-09, a plat amendment to modify the conservation easement and no build areas as shown in Attachment 2, based on the fact he thinks it is gluttony in addition to not being consistent with the General Plan in that hillsides and conservation districts will be torn down.
MOTION failed, 3-4 with Mayor Hiremath, Vice Mayor Waters, Councilmember Hornat, and Councilmember Snider opposed.
MOTION: A motion was made by Councilmember Hornat and seconded by Councilmember Snider to approve Resolution No. (R)15-44, approving OV1215-09, a plat amendment to modify the conservation easement and no build areas as shown in Attachment 2, based on the findings in the staff report.
MOTION carried, 4-3 with Councilmember Burns, Councilmember (Via telephone) Garner, and Councilmember Zinkin opposed.
Councilmember Garner asked if Pima County's FY 2015/16 incarceration fee increases were universally paid by all jurisdictions to Pima County at the same rate and if Oro Valley periodically verified the bill with Pima County.
Ms. Lemos stated that incarceration fees were paid universally by all jurisdictions to the County at the same rate. Ms. Lemos also clarified the auditing process for the monthly billing.
MOTION: A motion was made by Councilmember (Via telephone) Garner and seconded by Vice Mayor Waters to approve Resolution No. (R)15-47, authorizing and approving an Intergovernmental Agreement between the Town of Oro Valley and Pima County regarding payment for the incarceration of municipal prisoners.
MOTION carried, 7-0.
Councilmember Zinkin discussed the proposed cancellation of the July 15, 2015 Regular Town Council Meeting.
MOTION: A motion was made by Councilmember Zinkin and seconded by Councilmember (Via telephone) Garner to deny the cancellation of the July 15th regular Town Council meeting.
MOTION failed, 3-4 with Mayor Hiremath, Vice Mayor Waters, Councilmember Hornat, and Councilmember Snider opposed.
MOTION: A motion was made by Mayor Hiremath and seconded by Councilmember Hornat to approve to approve the cancellation the July 15th regular Town Council meeting.
MOTION carried, 4-3 with Councilmember Burns, Councilmember (Via telephone) Garner, and Councilmember Zinkin opposed.
Councilmembers Hornat, Snider and Vice Mayor Waters recused themselves from item (I).
MOTION: A motion was made by Mayor Hiremath and seconded by Councilmember Zinkin to approve Resolution No. (R)15-48, authorizing the Town Clerk to conduct a special recall election on November 3, 2015, as a consolidated election pursuant to A.R.S 16-204; and designating the election date, the deadline for voter registration and the place and last date for candidates to file nomination papers. I further MOVE to approve the use of General Fund contingency reserves in the amount of $30,000 to pay for the special election costs.
MOTION carried, 4-0.