Mayor Hiremath called the meeting to order at 6:00 PM
Satish Hiremath, Mayor
Lou Waters, Vice Mayor
Joe Hornat, Councilmember
Bill Rodman, Councilmember
Mary Snider, Councilmember
Steve Solomon, Councilmember
ABSENT: Rhonda Piña, Councilmember
Mayor Hiremath led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Town Clerk Mike Standish announced the upcoming Town meetings.
No Council reports were received.
Town Manager Mary Jacobs introduced Water Utility Director Peter Abraham.
Mr. Abraham addressed concerns about recent news articles regarding water quality issues found in neighboring regions. Mr. Abraham clarified the compounds that were found in the neighboring regions water supply have not been detected to date in the Oro Valley Water System or sources of supply.
Mayor Hiremath reviewed the order of business and stated that the order would stand as posted.
There were no information items.
No comments were received.
Arts and Culture Ambassadors Sasha Case, JoAnn Carolla and Gail Munden presented the youth artwork on display in the Council Chambers from the following schools: Sunshine School, Innovation Academy K-5 STEM School, Immaculate Heart School, Wilson K-8 School and Ironwood Ridge High School.
Mayor Hiremath proclaimed October as National Arts and Humanities Month.
Arts and Culture Ambassador's Sasha Case, JoAnn Carolla and Gail Munden accepted the proclamation.
Mayor Hiremath proclaimed Friday, Thursday, October 18, 2018 to be "Wear Purple Day" in honor of the Paint Pima Purple Campaign of Domestic Violence Awareness Month and encourages all Oro Valley residents to wear an article of purple clothing or a purple ribbon on Wear Purple Day to raise awareness of domestic abuse, to stand in solidarity with domestic abuse victims, and to support the end of domestic violence by supporting a safe community for all.
CEO for Emerge! Center Against Domestic Abuse Ed Mercurio-Sakwa and Special Events & Outreach Coordinator Shaundra Higgins accepted the proclamation.
Councilmember Snider gave an overview of the Law Enforcement Wives Club's (L.E.W.C.) Annual Pillow Project which helped to support Emerge! Center Against Domestic Abuse.
Mayor Hiremath proclaimed October 7-13 as Fire Prevention Week.
Golder Ranch Fire District Fire Chief Randy Karrer and Community Relations Manager Anne-Marie Braswell accepted the proclamation.
Councilmember Snider requested to remove item (D) from the Consent Agenda for discussion.
A. Minutes - September 19, 2018
B. Fiscal Year 2018/19 Financial Update through July 2018
C. Reappointments to the Public Safety Personnel Retirement System (PSPRS) Local Board and the Corrections Officers Retirement Plan (CORP) Local Board
E. Resolution No. (R)18-38, amending the Town of Oro Valley Transit Division Title IV Plan
F. Resolution No. (R)18-39, authorizing and approving Amendment No. 3 to the Intergovernmental Transportation Funding Agreement between the Regional Transportation Authority of Pima County and the Town of Oro Valley for improvements to La Cholla Boulevard: Overton Road to Tangerine Road
G. Resolution No. (R)18-40, authorizing and approving an amendment to the Intergovernmental Transportation Funding Agreement between the Regional Transportation Authority (RTA) of Pima County and the Town of Oro Valley for the design and construction of improvements to La Cholla Boulevard: Overton Road to Tangerine Road Wildlife Linkages
H. Resolution No. (R)18-44, authorizing and approving an amendment to the Town Manager's employment agreement
MOTION: A motion was made by Vice Mayor Waters and seconded by Councilmember Rodman to approve to approve Consent Agenda items (A-C) and (E-H).
MOTION carried, 6-0.
Councilmember Snider asked for clarification regarding Town-provided medical insurance to retirees and their dependents.
Town Manager Mary Jacobs clarified the action of the proposed resolution to discontinue offering Town-provided medical insurance to retirees and their dependents.
Discussion ensued amongst Council and staff regarding item D.
MOTION: A motion was made by Councilmember Snider and seconded by Councilmember Rodman to approve Consent Agenda item (D).
MOTION carried, 6-0.
Town Clerk Mike Standish gave an overview of the proposed amendment to various Sections of Article 8-2 of the Oro Valley Town Code regarding mobile food units.
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 Vice Mayor Waters adopt Ordinance No. (O)18-13, amending Town Code Sections 8-2-1 and 8-2-6 regarding Mobile Food Units.
MOTION carried, 6-0.
MOTION: A motion was made by Councilmember Rodman and seconded by Councilmember Snider Resolution No. (R)18-41, declaring the proposed amendments to Chapter 25 of the Oro Valley Zoning Code regarding Mobile food Unit operations and other related updates as shown in Attachment 1 and filed with the Town Clerk, a public record.
MOTION carried, 6-0.
Planner Hannah Oden presented item #2b and outlined the following:
- Purpose
- Update Areas of Operation and Definitions
- Summary and Recommendations
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 Rodman to approve Ordinance No. (O)18-14, amending Chapter 25 of the Oro Valley Zoning Code regarding Mobile Food Unit operations and other related updates as shown in Attachment 2, Exhibit "A".
MOTION carried, 6-0.
MOTION: A motion was made by Councilmember Rodman and seconded by Councilmember Hornat to approve Resolution No. (R)18-42, declaring the proposed amendments to Chapters 23, 25 and 31 of the Oro Valley Zoning Code regarding setbacks in residential zoning districts as shown in Attachment 1 and filed with the Town Clerk, a public record.
MOTION carried, 6-0.
Senior Planning Technician Patty Hayes presented item #3b and outlined the following:
- Proposed Changes
- Setbacks
- Porch Setbacks
- Additional Setback Reduction
- Distance Between Buildings On The Same Lot
- Walls
- General Plan
- Summary and Recommendation
Mayor Hiremath opened the public hearing.
No comments were received.
Mayor Hiremath closed the public hearing.
Discussion ensued amongst Council and staff regarding item #3b.
MOTION: A motion was made by Vice Mayor Waters and seconded by Councilmember Snider to approve Ordinance No. (O)18-15, amending Chapters 23, 25 and 31 of the Oro Valley Zoning Code regarding setbacks in residential zoning districts as shown in Attachment 2.
MOTION carried, 6-0.
Chief Financial Officer Stacey Lemos gave an overview of item #4.
Discussion ensued amongst Council and staff regarding item #4
MOTION: A motion was made by Councilmember Snider and seconded by Councilmember Hornat to approve Resolution No. (R)18-43.
MOTION carried, 6-0.
No future agenda items were requested.
No comments were received.
MOTION: A motion was made by Vice Mayor Waters and seconded by Councilmember Snider to adjourn the meeting at 6:59 p.m.
MOTION carried, 6-0.