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

PRESENT:

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

MOTION: A motion was made by Councilmember Snider and seconded by Councilmember Zinkin to go into Executive Session pursuant to A.R.S. Section 38-431.03(A)(7), discussion regarding the purchase or lease of real property near the area of Magee and Oracle Roads

MOTION carried, 7-0.

Mayor Hiremath said the following staff members would join Council in Executive Session:  Town Manager Greg Caton, Town Attorney Susan Goodwin, Legal Services Director Tobin Sidles, Police Chief Danny Sharp and Town Clerk Julie Bower.

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

PRESENT:

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.

Economic Development Director Amanda Jacobs announced the upcoming Town meetings and events.

Councilmember Hornat attended the Find your Fins (FYF) swimming event held at the Aquatic Center on September 26.  The Find your Fins non-profit organization worked to get veterans, addicts, seniors, financially burdened, disabled and special needs individuals into the water, helping to add a healthy dynamic to life.

No reports were received.

Mayor Hiremath reviewed the agenda and said it would stand as posted.

1.	Letter of Appreciation - Finance

Letter of Appreciation

2.	Letter of Appreciation - DIS

Letter of Appreciation

was concerned with alleged safety violations at the Fry's gas station.  Mr. Harrison was also concerned with engine breaking noise within the Town, specifically on La Canada Drive, and urged Council to adopt an ordinance that would prohibit engine breaking within the Town.

Vice Mayor Waters directed staff to look into the engine breaking noise issue.

clarified that he initiated the investigation and subsequent legal actions against the recall nomination petitions of two potential candidates.  Mr. Bristow said he contacted Pat Straney and Shirl Lamonna to report his concerns resulting from his initial observations of the petitions and Mr. Straney and Ms. Lamonna, along with other supporters, agreed to share the legal costs.

spoke about the candidate forum held on Saturday, October 3 in Sun City and the Pima County Bond election slated for November 3, 2015.

disagreed with cost estimates outlined in a January 29 Town of Oro Valley Media Release which detailed the costs of building a new recreation and community center vs. the costs associated with acquiring and renovating the existing El Conquistador Country Club.

1.	Presentation - Youth Art Program by the Arts and Culture Ambassadors

Ms. Jacobs introduced Dick Eggerding and Sasha Case, co-founders of the Youth Art Program.

Dick Eggerding and Sasha Case gave an overview of the Youth Art Program and introduced the 81 pieces of artwork on display in the Council Chambers which were created by middle school students from Immaculate Heart School, Cross Middle School, Basis Oro Valley and Wilson K-8 School.

2.	Presentation - Youth Advisory Council Update

Tim Falter, President of the Youth Advisory Council (YAC), reported on the recent activities of the (YAC) which included providing input to the Your Voice, Our Future General Plan Update, attending the League of Arizona Cities and Towns Conference at which the (YAC) were able connect with other Youth Council's from around the state, attending Dive in Movie Nights during the summer, continuing to work with various senior care facilities within the Town by arranging visits with seniors and developing educational material for a series of workshops designed to assist seniors with new technologies.

3.	Proclamation - Domestic Violence Awareness Month

Proclamation - Domestic Violence Awareness Month

Mayor Hiremath proclaimed the month of October, 2015 as Domestic Violence Awareness Month.

Laura Penny, representative for the Pima County Attorneys Office - Victim Services Division, thanked Council for recognizing the importance of domestic violence awareness and said that October 23 was "Paint Pima Purple Day" and encouraged everyone to wear purple ribbons.

Councilmember Zinkin requested to remove item (B) from the Consent Agenda for discussion.

A.	Minutes - September 16, 2015

9/16/15 Draft Minutes

C.	Resolution No. (R)15-60, approving an amended final plat for the relocation of the driveway access for lot 38 in Honey Bee Canyon Estates, located at 14009 N. Honey Bee Trail

(R)15-60 Relocation of Driveway Access

Location Map

Applicant’s Submittal

General Plan Goals and Policy Analysis

D.	Resolution No. (R)15-61, authorizing and approving Grant Contract No. 2016-AL-021 between the Oro Valley Police Department and the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety (GOHS) for funding Impaired Driver/DUI Alcohol Enforcement overtime and employee-related expenses

(R)15-61 GOHS Grant Contract DUI

2016-AL-021-DUI

E.	Resolution No. (R)15-62, authorizing and approving Grant Contract No. 2016-AL-066 between the Oro Valley Police Department and the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety (GOHS) for funding DUI/Impaired Driving Enforcement-related equipment

(R)15-62 GOHS Grant Contract DUI Equipment

2016-AL-066-PBTs

F.	Resolution No. (R)15-63, authorizing and approving Grant Contract No. 2016-PT-067 between the Oro Valley Police Department and the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety (GOHS) for funding of Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) equipment

(R)15-63 STEP Grant

2016 Radar Equipment

G.	Resolution No. (R)15-64, authorizing and approving an easement granted by the Rancho Del Cobre Community Association to the Town of Oro Valley for the purpose of public non-motorized access through Rancho Del Cobre Common Area “E”

(R)15-64 Public Access Easement

Exhibit A

Exhibit B

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

MOTION carried, 7-0.

B.	Fiscal Year 2015/16 Financial Update Through July 2015

Attachment A - General Fund

Attachment B - Highway Fund

Attachment C - Bed Tax Fund

Attachment D-1 CC & Golf Fund

Attachment D-2 Troon Cash Flow

Attachment D-3 Troon F&B

Attachment E - Summary All Funds

Attachment F - Gen Fund Local Sales Tax

Councilmember Zinkin inquired about the Community and Recreation Center revenues and asked if staff was concerned with the lower than projected revenues. 

Town Manager Greg Caton said there were a variety of factors that led to the early revenue numbers from the Community Center and specifically, the golf functions.  Staff was watching the numbers very closely and didn't believe there was a reason to be alarmed.

Discussion ensued amongst Council and staff regarding the financial numbers of the Community & Recreation Center.

MOTION: A motion was made by Councilmember Hornat and seconded by Vice Mayor Waters to accept item (B).

MOTION carried, 6-1 with Councilmember Burns opposed.

1.	RESOLUTION NO. (R)15-65, DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING AN AMENDED FINAL PLAT TO ADJUST THE "NO-BUILD" AREA ON STONE CANYON LOT 210, LOCATED IN STONE CANYON NEIGHBORHOOD II, NORTH OF TORTOLITA MOUNTAIN CIRCLE, APPROXIMATELY ONE-QUARTER MILE WEST OF RANCHO VISTOSO BOULEVARD

(R)15-65 - ATTACHMENT 1

ATTACHMENT 2 - APPLICANT’S PROPOSAL

ATTACHMENT 3 - STONE CANYON LOT 210

Senior Planner Michael Spaeth presented item #1 and outlined the following:

-Location
-Areas of Encroachment
-New Open Space
-Surrounding Area
-Summary Recommendation

Discussion ensued amongst Council and staff regarding the proposed request to adjust the "No-build" area in Stone Canyon, lot 210.

Kevin Howard, owner, developer, architect and builder, discussed the proposed project and clarified the location and reason for the walkway.

MOTION: A motion was made by Councilmember Snider and seconded by Councilmember Zinkin to approve Resolution No. (R)15-65, approving the amended final plat subject to the conditions in Attachment 1.

Attachment 1
Condition of Approval

1. The exterior walkway between the primary structure and accessory structure shall be designed to be cantilevered above the ground so as to not impede free movement of wildlife species, particularly reptilian species, between the existing rock outcroppings.

MOTION carried, 7-0.

2.	DISCUSSION REGARDING ORO VALLEY'S ASSURED WATER SUPPLY, FUTURE WATER DEMANDS AND RESOURCES TO MEET FUTURE GROWTH NEEDS INCLUDING CAP, RENEWABLE SUPPLIES AND RECHARGE

Water Utility Director Philip Saletta presented item #2 and discussed the following:

Oro Valley Water Supply Diverse Portfolio
     -Groundwater Supply
     -Central Arizona Project Water
     -Reclaimed Water Supply
     -Storage
     -Central Arizona Groundwater Replenishment District
     -Water Conservation

Designation of Assured Water Supply
     -Assured Water Supply Program
     -Designation of Assured Water Supply Issued to Oro Valley by the Arizona Department of Water Resources in 2003 -             renewed in 2013
     -Plat Approval Process

Update on Colorado River
     -U.S. Bureau of Reclamation
     -Tier 1 and 2 Shortages - Do Not Impact CAP Water Deliveries
     -Potential Shortages in 2017 and 2018
     -Municipal Shortages Possible in 2025 or 2030 (Tier 3)
     -No Water Quality Impacts to CAP Water From Animas River Mine Water Spill

Colorado River - What Has Been Done
-Storage to Mitigate Shortage
     -Oro Valley Has 10,305 Acre Feet Per Year of CAP Water
     -Balance of 2,805 is Recharged and Stored for the Future
     -Groundwater Allowance Account
     -Arizona Water Banking Authority
     -CAP, Upper Basin & Lower Basin Entities Taking Steps to Save Water and Reduce Deliveries from Lake Mead

Oro Valley - What Has Been Done
-Protecting and Preserving Our Groundwater
     -In 2005 - Used Over 10,000 AF of Groundwater
     -In 2014 - Used 5,612 AF of Groundwater
     -Reclaimed and CAP Water Reduced Groundwater Use
     -Customers are Conserving Water
     -In 2014 - Less Water Level Declines

Future Cap Water Deliveries
     -Additional 4,131 Service Units Within Current Water Service Area
     -Deliver an Additional 1,500 AF of CAP Water
     -Meets Projected Demands of Existing Water Service Area for Buildout
     -Infrastructure Improvement Plan
     -Growth Pays for Itself

Long Term Planning
     -Future Growth
     -Additional 1,300 AF of CAP Water Available
     -Need to Plan for Longer Term for Delivery
     -Approximately 3,800 Service Units
     -Water Available Through Central Arizona Groundwater Replenishment District
     -Potential to Partner with Metro Water

Discussion ensued amongst Council and Mr. Saletta regarding the Town's current water supply and future water supply needs and sustainability.

Mayor Hiremath recessed the meeting at 8:22 p.m.

Mayor Hiremath reconvened the meeting at 8:27 p.m.

3.	DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION TO DIRECT STAFF TO RE-EVALUATE GOLF REVENUE PROJECTIONS BASED ON RECENTLY RELEASED HILTON NUMBERS

Councilmember Burns and Councilmember Zinkin presented item #3.

Discussion ensued amongst Council and staff regarding the Community Center golf revenue projections.

MOTION: A motion was made by Councilmember Garner and seconded by Councilmember Zinkin to direct staff to look at re-evaluating the golf course financials as discussed.

MOTION failed, 3-4 with Mayor Hiremath, Vice Mayor Waters, Councilmember Hornat, and Councilmember Snider opposed.

Councilmember Zinkin requested a future agenda item for discussion and possible action to develop an ordinance eliminating engine breaking within Town limits, seconded by Councilmember Burns.

No comments were received.

MOTION: A motion was made by Vice Mayor Waters and seconded by Councilmember Burns to adjourn the meeting at 8:49 p.m.

MOTION carried, 7-0.