MOTION: A motion was made by Vice Mayor Waters and seconded by Councilmember Zinkin to go into Executive Session at 5:01 p.m. pursuant to ARS 38-431.03(A)(3) for the purposes of discussion or consultation for legal advice with the attorneys for the public body regarding existing contracts and obligations with HSL for public facilities.
MOTION carried, 7-0.
Mayor Hiremath said the following staff members would join Council in Executive Session: Town Manager Greg Caton, Town Attorneys Susan Goodwin and Gary Verburg, Legal Services Director Tobin Sidles and Town Clerk Julie Bower.
Economic Development Manager Amanda Jacobs presented item #1.
Discussion ensued amongst Council, staff and Dr. Christine Conte, Executive Director for Tohono Chul Park, regarding Phase 1 of the 420-seated event pavilion.
MOTION: A motion was made by Vice Mayor Waters and seconded by Councilmember Snider to approve the public-private partnership with Tohono Chul Park to complete Phase 1 with the purpose to design a 420-seated event pavilion.
Councilmember Zinkin requested an amendment to the motion to stipulate a not to exceed amount of $7,800 in Town waived permitting fees.
Vice Mayor Waters and Councilmember Snider agreed to the amendment.
MOTION AS AMENDED: A motion was made by Vice Mayor Waters and seconded by Councilmember Snider to approve the public-private partnership with Tohono Chul Park to complete Phase 1 with the purpose to design a 420-seated event pavilion with the stipulation not to exceed the amount of $7,800 in Town waived permitting fees.
MOTION carried, 7-0.
Water Utility Administrator Shirley Kiel presented item #2 and outlined the following:
-Mayor & Council Water Policies
-Water Rates Analysis
-Revenue Projections - Water Use Trends
-Cost Increases
-Preferred Financial Scenario
-Water Rate Comparison
-Customer Impacts
-Proposed Changes to Service Fees
-Schedule
-Recommendations
Mayor Hiremath opened the public hearing.
No comments were received.
Mayor Hiremath closed the public hearing.
Discussion ensued amongst Council and staff regarding the proposed increases in water rates, fees and charges for the Town of Oro Valley Water Utility.
MOTION: A motion was made by Councilmember Snider and seconded by Vice Mayor Waters to approve Resolution No. (R)16-02, authorizing and approving increases in water rates, fees and charges for the Town of Oro Valley Water Utility.
MOTION carried, 7-0.
Senior Planner Rosevelt Arellano presented item #3 and outlined the following:
-Purpose
-Large Lot Zoning Versus Townhome Zoning
-Timeline
-PAD Development Standards
-General Plan Conformance
-Public Participation
-Summary
Discussion ensued amongst Council and staff regarding the proposed rezoning request.
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 Zinkin to approve Ordinance No. (O)16-01, rezoning the Verde Catalina Townhomes subdivision, from R1-144 to Verde Catalina Townhomes Planned Area Development, based on the findings that the proposed rezoning is consistent with the General Plan and will resolve a long standing zoning issue.
MOTION carried, 7-0.
Mayor Hiremath presented item #4 and discussion ensued amongst Council regarding a memorial for Bill Adler.
MOTION: A motion was made by Councilmember Snider and seconded by Mayor Hiremath to direct the Town Manager and staff to accept and compile memorial suggestions and disseminate the list of suggestions to the Town Council at which time a future meeting would be set to discuss and choose a memorial option.
MOTION carried, 7-0.
Mayor Hiremath recessed the meeting at 7:42 p.m.
Mayor Hiremath resumed the meeting at 7:51 p.m.
Councilmember Burns presented item #5 and discussion ensued amongst Council and staff regarding the feasibility of developing an equine therapy program at Steam Pump Ranch.
No direction was given to staff regarding developing an equine therapy program at Steam Pump Ranch.
Councilmember Zinkin presented item #6 and discussion ensued amongst Council and staff regarding partnering with a third-party to enforce permitting and lodging tax payment compliance of the property owners.
No direction was given to staff regarding partnering with a third-party to enforce permitting and lodging tax payment compliance of the property owners.
Councilmember Zinkin presented item #7 and discussion ensued amongst Council and staff regarding the feasibility of entering into a lease agreement with a third party to manage the Town's golf facilities.
MOTION: A motion was made by Mayor Hiremath and seconded by Vice Mayor Waters to have Town staff not research the feasibility of entering into a lease agreement with a third party to manage the Town's golf facilities.
MOTION carried, 4-3 with Councilmember Burns, Councilmember Garner, and Councilmember Zinkin opposed.
MOTION: A motion was made by Vice Mayor Waters and seconded by Mayor Hiremath for reconsideration of the December 2, 2015 direction given to develop sign lighting standards.
MOTION carried, 7-0.