Councilmember Hornat attended the BEYOND Ultimate Frisbee Tournament held at Riverfront Park on Saturday, January 9th. Per the invitation of State Representative Leach, Councilmember Hornat attended the 52nd Legislature and was introduced on the floor and also had the opportunity to meet with State Land Commissioner Lisa Atkins.
Vice Mayor Waters attended the American Junior Golf Association (AJGA) golf tournament held on the town's golf courses from January 15-18, 2016. The tournament featured 78 players from 17 states and included players from China, Indonesia, Japan, Mexico, Slovakia and the United Kingdom ranging in age from 12 -15 years old.
Vice Mayor Waters recognized Alyssa Udvodik???, 5th grader at Copper Creek Elementary School, was recognized for her leadership, creativity and academic excellence.
Economic Development Manager Amanda Jacobs presented item #4.
Oro Valley resident Dick Eggerding spoke in support of creating a task force to research the feasibility of creating a Veterans and First Responders Memorial at Naranja Park.
MOTION: A motion was made by Vice Mayor Waters and seconded by Councilmember Snider to approve directing staff to determine the feasibility of building a Veterans and First Responders Memorial Park and return to Town Council over the next several months.
MOTION carried, 7-0.
Human Resources Director Gary Bridget presented item #1.
Discussion ensued amongst Council and staff regarding the proposed IGA with Golder Ranch Fire District.
MOTION: A motion was made by Councilmember Snider and seconded by Vice Mayor Waters to approve Resolution No. (R)16-04, approving the IGA between the Town of Oro Valley and Golder Ranch Fire District for the use of the Health Clinic by Golder Ranch Fire District employees and dependents.
MOTION carried, 7-0.
Planner Robert Kirschmann presented item #2 and outlined the following:
-Location
-Existing and Proposed Conditions
-Review Criteria
-Public Participation
-Recommendation
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 request for a Conditional Use Permit to allow the installation of an overhead cable line.
MOTION: A motion was made by Councilmember Hornat and seconded by Councilmember Zinkin to approve the Conditional Use Permit to install the proposed cable line based on the finding that the proposal is consistent with the General Plan, Zoning Code, and Conditional Use Permit review criteria.
MOTION carried, 7-0.
MOTION: A motion was made by Councilmember Hornat and seconded by Councilmember Burns to approve Resolution No. (R)16-05, declaring the proposed amendments to Section 22.15 and other related sections of the Oro Valley Zoning Code Revised related to neighborhood meetings, attached hereto as Exhibit "A" and filed with the Town Clerk, a public record.
MOTION carried, 7-0.
Principal Planner Chad Daines presented item #3b. and outlined the following:
-Purpose
-Objectives of a Neighborhood Meeting Code
-Zoning Code Amendment
-Policy Update
Mayor Hiremath opened the public hearing.
The following individuals spoke on item #3b.
Oro Valley resident Don Bristow
Oro Valley resident Adelina Kempner
Mayor Hiremath closed the public hearing.
Discussion ensued amongst Council and staff regarding the proposed amendments to the Zoning Code regarding Neighborhood Meetings.
MOTION: A motion was made by Vice Mayor Waters and seconded by Councilmember Snider to approve Ordinance No. (O)16-02, providing for a Zoning Code amendment to Section 22.15 and other sections related to neighborhood meetings.
MOTION: A motion was made by Councilmember Garner and seconded by Councilmember Burns to amend the main motion to modify Section 4. Meeting Notification (a.)(i) as follows: A DESCRIPTION AND THE LOCATION, DATE AND TIME OF THE MEETING SHALL BE MAILED TO PROPERTY OWNERS WITHIN 1,000 FEET FOR GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENTS AND TO PROPERTY OWNERS WITHIN 600 FEET FOR ALL OTHER APPLICATIONS. THE NOTIFICATION AREA MAY SHALL BE EXPANDED TO INCLUDE ENTIRE NEIGHBORHOODS OR SUBDIVISIONS WHICH MAY BE IMPACTED BY THE REQUEST. AS DETERMINED BY THE PLANNING AND ZONING ADMINISTRATOR.
AMENDMENT TO THE MOTION fails, 4-3 with Mayor Hiremath, Vice Mayor Waters, Councilmember Hornat and Councilmember Snider opposed.
MOTION carried, 6-0.
Mayor Hiremath recessed the meeting at 7:41 p.m.
Mayor Hiremath resumed the meeting at 7:48 p.m.
Ms. Jacobs presented item #5.
Discussion ensued amongst Council and staff regarding the possible extension of the temporary use of A-frame signs and outdoor displays.
The following individual spoke in support of item #5
Dave Perry, President and CEO of the Greater Oro Valley Chamber of Commerce and Oro Valley resident
The following individual spoke on item #5.
Oro Valley resident Don Bristow
MOTION: A motion was made by Councilmember Zinkin and seconded by Vice Mayor Waters to approve extending the temporary use of A-frame signs and outdoor displays until the second Council meeting in September, or earlier, during this time, staff and the Greater Oro Valley Chamber of Commerce will work with the business community for alternative or permanent solutions.
MOTION carried, 7-0.
Vice Mayor Waters presented item #6.
Discussion ensued amongst Council and staff regarding a Zoning Code amendment limiting sign lighting.
Mr. Caton preferred direction to draft code based on best practices from the region.
Town Council directed staff to draft an ordinance regarding limiting sign lighting based on using best practices already established within the region, specifically Pima County.
Councilmember Burns presented item #7.
Discussion ensued amongst Council and staff regarding the possible removal of the criminal history check box from the Town Application form.
MOTION: A motion was made by Councilmember Burns and seconded by Councilmember Zinkin to remove the criminal history check box from the standard Town of Oro Valley job application form, excluding public safety and criminal justice personnel.
MOTION failed, 2-4 with Mayor Hiremath, Vice Mayor Waters, Councilmember Hornat, and Councilmember Snider opposed.
Councilmember Zinkin presented item #8.
Discussion ensued amongst Council and staff regarding possible direction to amend the Sign Code regarding window signs.
MOTION: A motion was made by Mayor Hiremath and seconded by Vice Mayor Waters to leave the Sign Code as is.
MOTION carried, 4-2 with Councilmember Garner and Councilmember Zinkin opposed.
Councilmember Zinkin requested a future agenda item, to be placed on the February 3, 2016 regular Town Council meeting agenda, to discuss and take possible action on a resolution regarding death with dignity legislation, seconded by Councilmember Burns.