MINUTES
ORO VALLEY TOWN COUNCIL
REGULAR SESSION
October 19, 2016
ORO VALLEY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
11000 N. LA CANADA DRIVE
Mayor Hiremath called the meeting to order at 5:01 p.m.
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PRESENT: |
Satish Hiremath, Mayor
Lou Waters, Vice Mayor
Bill Garner, Councilmember
Joe Hornat, Councilmember
Mary Snider, Councilmember
Mike Zinkin, Councilmember
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| ABSENT: |
Brendan Burns, Councilmember
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Councilmember Zinkin made a motion to remove item #1 from the table.
Motion failed due to lack of second.
MOTION: A motion was made by Vice Mayor Waters and seconded by Councilmember Snider go into Executive Session at 5:03 p.m. pursuant to ARS 38-431.03 (A)(3) for discussion or consultation for legal advice with the Town Attorney regarding public access to the WAPA trailhead.
MOTION carried, 6-0.
Mayor Hiremath said the following staff members would join Council in Executive Session: Interim Town Manager Danny Sharp, Legal Services Director Tobin Sidles, Town Attorney Gary Verburg, Parks and Recreation Director Kristy Diaz-Trahan, Planning Manager Bayer Vella and Town Clerk Mike Standish.
Mayor Hiremath called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
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PRESENT: |
Satish Hiremath, Mayor
Lou Waters, Vice Mayor
Bill Garner, Councilmember
Joe Hornat, Councilmember
Mary Snider, Councilmember
Mike Zinkin, Councilmember
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| ABSENT: |
Brendan Burns, Councilmember
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Mayor Hiremath led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Communications Administrator Misti Nowak announced the upcoming Town meetings and events.
Councilmember Zinkin reflected on his years of service as an elected official and thanked the Oro Valley citizens for allowing him to have represented them during his time as a Councilmember.
Councilmember Snider recognized Pranoy Solomon, a student of Copper Creek Elementary School, for his advocacy for inclusion in the community as well as acceptance and celebration of diverse individuals.
Parks and Recreation Director Kristy Diaz-Trahan gave an update regarding the WAPA easement gate installation by the Honey Bee Ridge Estates Home Owners Association. Due to the WAPA easement gate installation, Town staff have met with various stakeholders to develop an alternative trailhead access point to State Trust Land. As a result of these meetings the Town and stakeholders were working to develop the Big Wash Trailhead easement located near the bridge on Vistoso Boulevard and Big Wash. The Big Wash trailhead easement is intended to be part of the proposed Pima County 180 mile Tribute Trail loop trail around Tucson.
Mayor Hiremath reviewed the order of business and stated the order would stand as posted.
INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
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Councilmember Zinkin - 2016 National League of Cities University Leadership Summit Trip Report |
Oro Valley resident Steve Solomon expressed his concerns regarding travel and training expenditures by an individual Councilmember.
Mayor Hiremath proclaimed the month of October, 2016 as National Cyber Security Awareness Month.
Information Technology Director, Chuck Boyer, accepted the proclamation.
Councilmember Zinkin requested that item (B) be removed from the Consent Agenda for discussion.
Councilmember Hornat requested that item (F) be removed from the Consent Agenda for discussion.
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Minutes - October 5, 2016 |
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Reappointment to the Public Safety Personnel Retirement System (PSPRS) Local Board |
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Resolution No. (R)16-50, authorizing and approving an Intergovernmental Agreement between the Town of Oro Valley and Pima County for Election Services |
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Cancellation of the November 2, 2016 regular Town Council meeting |
MOTION: A motion was made by Councilmember Zinkin and seconded by Councilmember Snider to approve Consent Agenda items (A) and (C - E).
MOTION carried, 6-0.
Councilmember Zinkin asked for clarification regarding the Community Center Fund.
Finance Director Stacey Lemos clarified the Community Center Fund.
Discussion ensued amongst Council and staff regarding the Fiscal Year 2016/17 Financial Update through August 2016.
MOTION: A motion was made by Councilmember Zinkin and seconded by Vice Mayor Waters to approve item (B).
MOTION carried, 6-0.
MOTION: A motion was made by Councilmember Hornat and seconded by Vice Mayor Waters to approve the request for a two year extension of the Big Horn Commerce Park Development Plan to September 19, 2018, subject to the condition that Development Plan must be revised to meet all ordinances in effect prior to building permit issuance.
MOTION carried, 6-0.
Town Clerk Mike Standish presented item #1.
Mayor Hiremath opened the public hearing.
No comments were received.
Mayor Hiremath closed the public hearing.
MOTION: A motion was made by Vice Mayor Waters and seconded by Councilmember Snider to approve the issuance of a Series 12 Liquor License to the Arizona Department of Liquor Licenses and Control for Jose Luis Meza for Goyita's, located at 10420 N. La Canada Dr. #170.
MOTION carried, 6-0.
Mr. Standish presented item #2.
Mayor Hiremath opened the public hearing.
No comments were received.
Mayor Hiremath closed the public hearing.
MOTION: A motion was made by Vice Mayor Waters and seconded by Councilmember Garner to approve the issuance of a Series 12 Liquor License to the Arizona Department of Liquor Licenses and Control for Jeanette Bush for Rosati's Pizza Sports Pub, Located at 12152 N. Rancho Vistoso Blvd. #C170.
MOTION carried, 6-0.
Councilmember Hornat questioned the validity of agenda items (3 - 7) appearing on the current agenda and therefore requested a motion to adjourn the meeting.
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DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE DIRECTION REGARDING A BIKE SHARE PROGRAM |
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DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE DIRECTION REGARDING TOWN CODE SECTION 10-1-5 NUISANCES |
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DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE DIRECTION REGARDING BONDING OPTIONS FOR THE STORMWATER UTILITY |
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DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE DIRECTION REGARDING ALLOWING ALCOHOL SALE AND CONSUMPTION IN ALL ORO VALLEY PARKS |
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DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE DIRECTION TO INITIATE AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 31 OF THE ORO VALLEY ZONING CODE REGARDING DEFINITIONS FOR AUTOMOBILE AND TRUCK |
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
No future agenda items were requested.
CALL TO AUDIENCE
No comments were received.
MOTION: A motion was made by Councilmember Hornat and seconded by Vice Mayor Waters to adjourn the meeting at 6:32 p.m.
MOTION carried, 4-2 with Councilmember Garner and Councilmember Zinkin opposed.