MOTION: A motion was made by Councilmember Zinkin and seconded by Councilmember Snider go into Executive Session at 5:01 p.m. pursuant to ARS 38-431.03(A)(3) and 431.03(A)(4) for legal advice and contract negotiations for discussion regarding modification of Troon contract
MOTION carried, 6-0.
Mayor Hiremath said the following staff members would join Council in Executive Session: Town Manager Greg Caton, Town Attorney Gary Verburg, Legal Services Director Tobin Sidles, Police Chief Danny Sharp, Finance Director Stacey Lemos and Deputy Town Clerk Mike Standish.
Vice Mayor Waters reported that he along with Mayor Hiremath, Councilmember Hornat and Councilmember Snider attended the Oro Valley Childrens Museum Inaugural Year Celebration.
Vice Mayor Waters reported that he along with Mayor Hiremath, Councilmember Hornat and Councilmember Snider attended the Memorial Service for former Pima County Supervisor Ann Day.
Councilmember Zinkin reported that Ironwood Ridge High School won the Division II State Softball title.
Councilmember Hornat reported that he attended the opening of the Wildlife Crossing located over Oracle Road in Oro Valley.
Councilmember Hornat reported that the recently approved State budget it included a one time funding amount of eight million dollars for the University of Arizona Veterinary School, located in Oro Valley. The University of Arizona Veterinary School is scheduled to open in the fall of 2017.
Councilmember Snider reported on the success of Project Graduation for Ironwood Ridge and Canyon Del Oro High School seniors. She also thanked the community for their continued support of this event.
Councilmember Snider recognized Eric Birtcil, a Junior from Basis Oro Valley, for his outstanding academic and extra curricular achievements, leadership, kindness and compassion skills.
Vice Mayor Waters requested that item (B) be removed from the Consent Agenda for discussion.
| A. |
Minutes - April 27 and May 4, 2016 |
| C. |
Greater Oro Valley Chamber of Commerce Quarterly Report: January 1, 2016 - March 31, 2016 |
| D. |
Resolution No. (R)16-17, authorizing and approving a High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA) grant agreement with the City of Tucson, allowing for one (1) officer to be assigned to the Pima County HIDTA Investigative Task Force |
| E. |
Resolution No. (R)16-18, authorizing and approving a High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA) grant agreement with the City of Tucson, allowing for two (2) officers to be assigned to the Pima County/Tucson Metropolitan Counter Narcotics Alliance (CNA) |
MOTION: A motion was made by Councilmember Snider and seconded by Councilmember Garner to approve
Consent Agenda items (A),(C-E).
MOTION carried, 7-0.
Vice Mayor Waters gave an overview of the Town's investment in Visit Tucson and addressed the direct tangibles to Oro Valley associated with their sports tourism campaigns and marketing ideas.
President and CEO of Visit Tucson Brent DeRaad gave an overview of Visit Tucson's advertising campaigns.
Discussion ensued amongst Council, staff and Mr. DeRaad regarding the Visit Tucson Quarterly Report.
MOTION: A motion was made by Vice Mayor Waters and seconded by Councilmember Snider to approve the Visit Tucson Quarterly Report: January 1, 2016 - March 31, 2016.
MOTION carried, 7-0.
Parks and Recreation Director Kristy Diaz-Trahan gave an overview of the naming of a park located at the north end of Steam Pump Village that included the following:
- Background
- Naming a Park
- Youth Advisory Council Recommendations
- Parks & Recreation Advisory Board Recommendations
MOTION: A motion was made by Vice Mayor Waters and seconded by Mayor Hiremath to approve Resolution No. (R)16-19, officially naming the park located at the north end of Steam Pump Village as Tho'ag Park.
Discussion ensued amongst Council regarding approving the name of a park located at the north end of Steam Pump Village.
MOTION carried, 7-0.
Finance Director Stacey Lemos reviewed the Energy Efficiency Improvement Project at the Oro Valley Community Center.
Discussion ensued amongst Council and staff regarding the Energy Efficiency Improvement Project at the Oro Valley Community Center.
MOTION: A motion was made by Councilmember Snider and seconded by Vice Mayor Waters direct staff to proceed with an energy efficiency project at the Oro Valley Community Center following Option B that includes; the replacement of aged HVAC units, evaporative coolers, lighting retrofits within the buildings and throughout the 31 lighted tennis courts at both tennis locations, hot water heater replacements, pool heater and pump replacements and an irrigation pumping system replacement on the Conquistador golf course, plus the installation of solar photovoltaic panels over a reconfigured parking space layout in the Community Center parking lot.
MOTION carried, 7-0.
Town Manager Greg Caton gave an overview of the Tentative Budget for FY 2016/17 that included the following:
- FY 16/17 Budget Timeline
- Strategic Plan Focus Areas
Finance Director Stacey Lemos continued the overview of the Tentative Budget for FY 2016/17 and included the following:
- Changes from Recommended Budget of $117.4M
- FY 16/17 Revenue Sources - $117.9M
- FY 16/17 Expenditure Categories - $117.9M
- FY 16/17 Capital Improvement Program (CIP)
- FY 16/17 General Fund Overview
- Final Notes and Next Steps
Mayor Hiremath opened the public hearing.
The following individuals spoke on item # 3.
Oro Valley resident Neill Freeman
Oro Valley resident Karen Steinbronn
Oro Valley resident Barry Lemieux
Oro Valley resident Shirl Lamonna
Oro Valley resident John Gorman
Mayor Hiremath closed the public hearing.
Discussion ensued amongst Council and staff regarding the adoption of the Tentative Budget for FY 2016/17 and setting the Local Alternative Expenditure Limitation for FY 2016/17.
MOTION: A motion was made by Councilmember Snider and seconded by Vice Mayor Waters to approve Resolution No. (R)16-20, adopting the Tentative Budget for fiscal year 2016/17 and setting the local alternative expenditure limitation for fiscal year 2016/17 at $120,885,698 because Council approved the energy efficiency improvement project for the Oro Valley Community Center.
MOTION: A motion was made by Councilmember Burns and seconded by Mayor Hiremath to Amend the budget to include the addition of option two from the Council Report dated April 21, 2016, for $21,480 dollars for the installation of swings to Riverfront Park.
Option 2
Turf removal and site preparation $4,680
Play surface material and installation 1,800
Play structure 3,000
Play structure installation 3,000
Fabric canopy 9,000
Total $21,480
MOTION carried, 7-0.
Discussion ensued amongst Council and staff regarding bond options and their impact on the FY 2016/17 budget.
MOTION: A motion was made by Councilmember Zinkin and seconded by Councilmember Burns to include $15,000 in the budget in order to contract a firm to perform a statistically valid survey to determine what the community would like to do with town owned golf courses.
Discussion ensued amongst Council and staff regarding Councilmember Zinkin's amendment.
MOTION failed, 3-4 with Mayor Hiremath, Vice Mayor Waters, Councilmember Hornat, and Councilmember Snider opposed.
Mayor Hiremath recessed the meeting at 8:11 p.m.
Mayor Hiremath reconvened the meeting at 8:21 p.m.
Discussion ensued amongst Council and staff regarding item #3.
MOTION: A motion was made by Councilmember Burns and seconded by Mayor Hiremath to amend the main motion by increasing the Local Alternative Expenditure Limitation for FY 2016/17 from 120,885,698 to 125,885,698 and adopting the Tentative Budget for fiscal year 2016/17.
Discussion ensued amongst Council and staff regarding the amendment made by Councilmember Burns.
MOTION carried, 7-0.
Assistant to the Town Manager Chris Cornelison gave an overview of the suggestions and recommendations received to recognize Bill Adler.
MOTION: A motion was made by Councilmember Zinkin and seconded by Mayor Hiremath to approve the following suggested ideas for staff to implement:
- Install a plaque at Steam Pump Ranch with a dedication inscription
- Place a memorial dedication within the Town's general plan document, Your Voice,
Our Future
- Rename Historic Preservation Commission's educational program as the William
Adler Educational Outreach Program
MOTION carried, 7-0.
Town Manager Greg Caton gave a summary of item #5.
Discussion ensued amongst Council and staff regarding postponing to FY 2016/17 the first annual $120,000 repayment of the $1.2 million in General Fund Contingency Reserves Loaned to the Community Center Fund in FY 2014/15.
MOTION: A motion was made by Mayor Hiremath and seconded by Vice Mayor Waters to approve amending the FY 2015/16 adopted budget by postponing to FY 2016/17 the first of 10 annual repayments of $120,000 in General Fund Contingency Reserves loaned to the Community Center Fund in FY 2014/15.
Discussion ensued amongst Council and staff regarding item # 5.
MOTION carried, 5-2 with Councilmember Garner and Councilmember Zinkin opposed.
Discussion ensued amongst Council and staff regarding the addition of a codicil/agreement to the Troon contract.
MOTION: A motion was made by Councilmember Garner and seconded by Vice Mayor Waters to approve the codicil to the Troon contract, modifying the existing contract by agreeing to amend Article 7.02 of the Management Agreement by deleting reference to the requirement that Owner pay the Base Management Fee monthly with regard to the following months; April, 2016, May, 2016, and June 2016, equivalent to $36,000. Owner shall resume making monthly payments for the Base Management Fee (Article 7.01) in accordance with Article 7.02 in July, 2016. As a result, the Management Agreement, Article 6.03(a) shall be amended by deleting reference to "July 1, 2016" in the first sentence, and replacing it with "July 1, 2017". Article 6.03(b) shall also be amended by deleting reference to "June 30, 2016" in the first sentence, and replacing it with "June 30, 2017", and deleting reference to "June 30, 2016" in the fifth sentence, and replacing it with "June 30, 2017".
MOTION carried, 7-0.
Councilmember Zinkin presented item #7.
Discussion ensued amongst Council and staff regarding the possible direction regarding rezoning of golf course property.
No direction was given to Town staff.