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ORO VALLEY TOWN COUNCIL
REGULAR AND STUDY SESSION
FEBRUARY 21, 2024
ORO VALLEY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
11000 N. LA CAÑADA DRIVE
             
REGULAR SESSION AT OR AFTER 6:00 PM
             
CALL TO ORDER
  Mayor Winfield called the meeting to order at 6:01 p.m.
             
ROLL CALL
Present:
Joseph C. Winfield, Mayor  
 
Melanie Barrett, Vice-Mayor  
 
Tim Bohen, Councilmember (Attended Via Zoom)  
 
Harry Greene, Councilmember  
 
Joyce Jones-Ivey, Councilmember  
 
Josh Nicolson, Councilmember  
 
Steve Solomon, Councilmember  
             
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
  Mayor Winfield led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.
             
UPCOMING MEETING ANNOUNCEMENTS
  Town Clerk Mike Standish announced the upcoming Town Meetings and the Oro Valley Path Forward Community Events.
             
MAYOR AND COUNCIL REPORTS ON CURRENT EVENTS
  Councilmember Greene reported on the construction progress at the Oro Valley Community and Recreation Center.

Councilmember Jones-Ivey encouraged citizens to volunteer for Project Graduation and to participate in their workdays. 

Mayor Winfield reported on the passing of Mr. Lauren Rhude. Mr. Rhude was Oro Valley's oldest surviving member of any previous Town Council, and served on the first Town Council following the Town's incorporation in 1974. Mayor Winfield requested a moment of silence in honor of Mr. Rhude.
             
TOWN MANAGER'S REPORT ON CURRENT EVENTS
  Town Manager Jeff Wilkins reported the following information:
 
  • Upcoming Naranja Park closure dates. 
  • Encouraged citizens to sign-up and participate in Oro Valley's 50th Anniversary Parade.
  • Reported that from February 9 through March 3, 2024, Nautical Bowls, Fleet Feet, and Planet Beach were the highlighted businesses as part of the Oro Valley 50 businesses for 50 Years event.
  • Welcomed new business Cabali Tiki on North Oracle Road. 
  • Upcoming Friday night concert series events.
             
ORDER OF BUSINESS
  Mayor Winfield reviewed the order of business and stated that the order would remain as posted. 
             
INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
  There were no informational items.
             
CALL TO AUDIENCE
  Oro Valley resident Anthony Ferrara voiced his concerns regarding the proposed Oro Valley Church of the Nazarene project. 

Oro Valley resident Tim Tarris spoke regarding his flight around the world to celebrate the 100th Anniversary of the Army Air Service.
             
PRESENTATIONS
             
   1. Recognition of outgoing Board and Commission Members
  Mayor Winfield recognized the following outgoing Board and Commission members, who were in attendance, for their service: 


Matthew Wood - Parks and Recreation Advisory Board
Jacob Herrington - Planning and Zoning Commission
Daniel Sturmon - Planning and Zoning Commission
William Thomas - Stormwater Utility Commission
Richard Tracy - Public Safety Personnel Retirement System Board 

Mayor Winfield expressed appreciation to the Board and Commission members who were not in attendance, for their service. 
             
   2. Presentation and update by President/CEO Kristen Sharp of the Greater Oro Valley Chamber of Commerce
  President and CEO of the Oro Valley Chamber of Commerce and Oro Valley resident, Kristen Sharp, provided an overview of presentation item #2 and included the following:
 
  • New Mission Statement
  • Chamber Relocation
  • Membership Growth & Diversity
  • Successful Events & Programs
  • Support for Local Businesses
  • Community Giving
  • Economic Development
  • Looking Ahead
  • Importance of Continued Partnership

Discussion ensued amongst Council and Ms. Sharp regarding the Oro Valley Chamber of Commerce partnership.
             
   3. Presentation and possible discussion of the Town's FY 23/24 Quarterly Financial Update through December 2023
  Chief Financial Officer Dave Gephart presented the Town's Fiscal Year 23/24 Quarterly Financial Update through December 2023 and included the following:
 
  • Overview/Reminders
  • Highlights
  • General Fund
  • General Fund Revenues - Year to Date
  • General Fund Uses - Year to Date
  • Highway Fund
  • Highway Fund Revenues - Year to Date
  • Highway Fund Expenditures - Year to Date
  • Community Center Fund
  • Community Center Fund Revenues - Year to Date
  • Community Center Fund Uses - Year to Date
  • Water Fund
  • Water Fund Revenues - Year to Date
  • Water Fund Uses - Year to Date
  • Stormwater Fund
  • Stormwater Fund Revenues - Year to Date
  • Stormwater Fund Uses - Year to Date

Discussion ensued amongst Council and staff regarding the Town's Fiscal year 23/24 Quarterly Financial Update through December 2023. 
             
   4. Presentation about the community's effort to create the next 10-Year Plan, known as OV's Path Forward
  Principal Planner Milini Simms presented the community's effort to create the next 10-Year Plan, known as OV's Path Forward and included the following:
 
  • Community Engagement
  • Process
  • Awareness and Education
  • Online engagement
  • Community events
  • Phase 1: Community Participation
  • Join the discussion

Discussion ensued amongst Council and staff regarding the next 10-Year Plan, known as OV's Path Forward.
             
CONSENT AGENDA
             
   A. Minutes - February 7, 2024
             
   B. Resolution No. (R)24-05, authorizing the Chief of Police to sign and enter into, on behalf of the Town, an intergovernmental agreement between the City of Tucson and the Town of Oro Valley for the funding of 9-1-1 services
             
   C. Resolution No. (R)24-06, approving the Agenda Committee assignment for the period of March 1, 2024, to May 31, 2024
             
  Motion by Mayor Joseph C. Winfield, seconded by Councilmember Harry Greene to approve Consent items (A) through (C). 

  Vote: 7 - 0 Carried
             
REGULAR AGENDA
  There were no regular agenda items.
             
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
  No future agenda items were requested.
             
ADJOURNMENT OF THE REGULAR SESSION
             
  Motion by Mayor Joseph C. Winfield, seconded by Councilmember Harry Greene to adjourn the regular session at 7:30 p.m.

  Vote: 7 - 0 Carried
  Mayor Winfield recessed the meeting at 7:31 p.m.

Mayor Winfield reconvened the meeting at 7:41 p.m.
  Vice Mayor Barrett left the meeting. 
             
STUDY SESSION
             
CALL TO ORDER
  Mayor Winfield called the Study Session to order at 7:42 p.m.
             
STUDY SESSION AGENDA
             
   1. DISCUSSION REGARDING THE STAFF ANALYSIS OF THE TOWN OF ORO VALLEY COMPREHENSIVE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY (CEDS)
  Community and Economic Development Director Paul Melcher presented the staff analysis of the Town of Oro Valley Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy.

Discussion ensued amongst Council and staff regarding the staff analysis of the Town of Oro Valley Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy. 

Council provided guidance and direction to staff regarding the Town of Oro Valley Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy. Mr. Melcher stated that the next step would be to return to the Council with formal recommendations and amendments for the Council's final review and consideration.  
 
             
ADJOURNMENT
  Mayor Winfield adjourned the Study Session at 8:47 p.m.
__________________________________________
Michelle Stine, MMC
Deputy Town Clerk


I hereby certify that the foregoing minutes are a true and correct copy of the minutes of the regular and study session of the Town of Oro Valley Council of Oro Valley, Arizona held on the 21st day of February 2024. I further certify that the meeting was duly called and held and that a quorum was present. 


___________________________________________
Mike Standish, CMC
Town Clerk

    

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