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MINUTES ORO VALLEY TOWN COUNCIL REGULAR AND STUDY SESSION MARCH 20, 2024 ORO VALLEY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 11000 N. LA CAÑADA DRIVE

REGULAR SESSION AT OR AFTER 5:00 PM

CALL TO ORDER

Mayor Winfield called the meeting to order at 5:01 p.m.

ROLL CALL

Present:	Joseph C. Winfield, Mayor
	Tim Bohen, Councilmember
	Harry Greene, Councilmember
	Joyce Jones-Ivey, Councilmember
	Josh Nicolson, Councilmember
	Steve Solomon, Councilmember
Absent:	Melanie Barrett, Vice-Mayor

EXECUTIVE SESSION

Pursuant to A.R.S. §38-431.03(A)(1) and (A)(3) Personnel matter - Town Magistrate annual performance review


				Motion by Mayor Joseph C. Winfield, seconded by Councilmember Harry Greene to go into Executive Session at 5:02 p.m., pursuant to A.R.S. §38-431.03(A)(1) and (A)(3) Personnel matter - Town Magistrate annual performance review

Vote: 6 - 0 Carried

Other:

Vice-Mayor Melanie Barrett (ABSENT)

Mayor Winfield announced that the following staff would be joining Council in Executive Session: Town Magistrate James Hazel, Town Attorney Nathan Rothschild, and Town Clerk Mike Standish

Vice Mayor Barrett joined the meeting via Zoom during the Executive Session.

RESUME REGULAR SESSION AT OR AFTER 6:00 PM

CALL TO ORDER

Mayor Winfield resumed the Regular Session at 6:00 p.m

ROLL CALL

Present: Joseph C. Winfield, Mayor
Melanie Barrett, Vice-Mayor
Tim Bohen, Councilmember
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.

APPROVAL OF ANY DIRECTION TO THE TOWN ATTORNEY AND/OR NECESSARY STAFF AS DISCUSSED IN EXECUTIVE SESSION PERTAINING TO THE ANNUAL PERFORMANCE REVIEW OF THE TOWN MAGISTRATE


				Motion by Mayor Joseph C. Winfield, seconded by Councilmember Harry Greene to move as directed in Executive Session.

		Vote: 7 - 0 Carried

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 that the Oro Valley Theater Company had presented five sold out performances of Dial M for Murder. Councilmember Bohen encouraged citizens to visit Naranja Park via the new entrance off of Tangerine Road, to see a full view of the accomplishments at Naranja Park. Councilmember Jones-Ivey encouraged citizens to volunteer for Project Graduation's last workday in March, to be held on March 23, 2024. Mayor Winfield reported that he had attended an Oro Valley Spring Youth Camp held at Honeybee Canyon, where the campers had hiked to the petroglyphs.

TOWN MANAGER'S REPORT ON CURRENT EVENTS
		Town Manager Jeff Wilkins provided an update regarding the Visit Tucson Agreement which included Oro Valley's transition to managing its own tourism strategy. Mr Wilkins also provided an update on the following: The Oro Valley Aquatic Center and Oro Valley Police Chief Kara Riley were recognized as the Best of the Northwest 2024, by the Explorer Newspaper. The Oro Valley Naranja Park and the El Conquistador Golf Course also received accolades. Provided an update regarding the Oro Valley parade. Oro Valley Path Forward won the Tucson 2024 American Advertising Silver Addy award for Public Service Collateral Brand Elements. 50 Businesses for 50 Years update Welcomed the following new business to Oro Valley; 3 Degrees Infrared Sauana Studio, Linda Vista Luxuary Rentals, Lounge by Levitz, Reality One Group Integrity, Valerie Ogborn Psychologist, Pet Supplies Plus, and Urgent Vet. Provided an update about the upcoming Oro Valley concert, movie series, and the Oro Valley Battle of the Bands events.

ORDER OF BUSINESS
		Mayor Winfield reviewed the order of business and stated the order would stand as posted.

INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
		There were no informational items.

CALL TO AUDIENCE
		Oro Valley resident Tim Tarris shared his thoughts regarding "That Oath". Oro Valley resident Matt Wood reported that the Rancho Vistoso Homeowners Association had turned off all the streetlights that the HOA had. He asked community members to provide input to The Rancho Vistoso Homeowners Association, regarding this decision.

PRESENTATIONS
		There were no presentation items.

CONSENT AGENDA

	A.	Minutes - March 6, 2024


				Motion by Mayor Joseph C. Winfield, seconded by Councilmember Harry Greene to approve Consent item (A).

		Vote: 7 - 0 Carried

REGULAR AGENDA

	2.	PUBLIC HEARING: DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING FOUR ITEMS RELATED TO THE PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT OF 132 MULTIFAMILY UNITS ON AN APPROXIMATELY 8.7-ACRE SITE LOCATED ON VISTOSO HIGHLANDS DRIVE, APPROXIMATELY 1/4-MILE WEST OF RANCHO VISTOSO BOULEVARD ON THE GOLF COURSE OLD CLUBHOUSE SITE. THE APPLICATIONS INCLUDE: ITEM A: ORDINANCE NO. (O)24-04: REZONING (PLANNED AREA DEVELOPMENT AMENDMENT) OF APPROXIMATELY 0.7 ACRES FROM OPEN SPACE TO RECREATION /GOLF COURSE AND TO RELOCATE A PLANNED TRAIL TO ADJACENT TOWN PROPERTY ITEM B: DEVELOPMENT AND LANDSCAPE PLANS ITEM C: AMENDED EASEMENT AGREEMENT ITEM D: ARCHITECTURE
		Planning Manager Bayer Vella presented item #1 and included the following: Purpose Location Map Background and Site History General Plan Designations Item A: Rezoning Item B - Development and Landscape Plans Item C: Amended Easement Agreement Item D: Architecture Public Participation Summary and Recommendation Mr. Juneman with Lazarus & Silvyn P.C., and representing the applicant, continued the presentation and included the following: Settlement Agreement Agreement/Easement Facts Vistoso Highlands Redevelopment Rezoning Parcel Rezoning Rancho Vistoso Planned Area Development Rezoning Facts Rezoning Conditions Development Package Open Space Landscape Plan Traffic Impact Statement Easement Area Development Plan Conditions Architectural Elevations Color Palette Elevation
		Mayor Winfield opened the public hearing. The following individuals spoke in opposition to item #1. Oro Valley resident Teresa Marrow Oro Valley resident Chris Westermaer Oro Valley resident Jim Burns Oro Valley resident Karen Stemper Oro Valley resident Ned Hammond Oro Valley resident Carol Surowiec Oro Valley resident John Isenbarger Oro Valley resident Richard Surowiel Oro Valley resident Dave Youukin Oro Valley resident Lynn Hudson Oro Valley resident Joe Bell Oro Valley resident Skip Beaty Oro Valley resident Ken Konduff Oro Valley resident Patrick Straney Oro Valley resident Jeff Hallbeck Oro Valley resident Lynette Mock Oro Valley resident Matt Barker Oro Valley resident Susan Vienski Oro Valley resident Joseph Wiess Oro Valley resident Chuck Davis Oro Valley resident Ken Chaney Oro Valley resident James Olsen Oro Valley resident Ron Looker Oro Valley resident Richard Seery Oro Valley resident Gail Seery Oro Valley resident Judy Davis Oro Valley resident Tim Keeland The following individual spoke in support of item #1. Oro Valley resident Don Reeger Mayor Winfield closed the public hearing.
		Mayor Winfield recessed the meeting at 8:38 p.m. Mayor Winfield reconvened the meeting at 8:48 p.m.
		Planning Manager Bayer Vella, Public Works Director and Town Engineer Paul Keesler, and Mr. Juneman addressed questions received during the public hearing. Discussion ensued amongst Council, staff and Mr. Juneman regarding the proposed development of 132 multi-family units on an approximately 8.7 - acre site located on Vistoso Highlands drive, approximately 1/4-Mile west of Rancho Vistoso Boulevard on the Golf Course Old Clubhouse site.

Motion by Mayor Joseph C. Winfield, seconded by Councilmember Steve Solomon to conditionally approve Ordinance No. (O)24-04, the proposed rezoning from Open Space to Recreation/Golf Course, subject to the conditions listed in Attachment 1 - Item A, with these amendments: Item 1B; strike the words ~~the Demolition~~ and in place add PUBLIC CLOSURE and add the following: The new trail must be built in accord with the following: Paved with the same integrated color concrete used on the existing path. Positioned in a manor to preserve the rock outcrop and all mature native trees in place. Disturbance to cactus is to be minimized and transplanting is required if unavoidable. Design new trail connections to existing trails that enable a gradual merger rather than a t-intersection or abrupt transition.

In regard to item number two in Attachment 1, the following amendments shall be made: The ~~exact location of the~~ PROPOSED natural trail on Town property near the west side of parcel, 219-19-1840 IS NOT REQUIRED AND MUST BE REMOVED FROM ALL PLANS must be filed, verified and approved by the Parks and Recreation Director prior to installation. It must be installed in accordance with the Town standards prior to Certificate of Occupancy for the apartment development. Based on a finding, the request is in conformance with the General Plan and the Rancho Vistoso PAD.

Attachment 1 - Conditions of Approval
Item A - Rezoning (2301138)

1. In order to minimize the time during which public access to the Vistoso Trails Nature Preserve (“Preserve”) is interrupted, applicant will:

Leave open to the public the existing parking lot (“Old Lot”) at 955 W Vistoso Highlands Dr. (“Property”), and the existing trail on the adjacent parcel 219-19-1840 (“Old Trail”) until a temporary parking is established on Town property.
For the new Preserve trail (“New Trail”) as identified on DP 2301236 and located south of the Easement Area south of the Property, the final improved paved New Trail will be provided prior to ~~the demolition~~ PUBLIC CLOSURE of the Old Trail, and is subject to Parks & Recreation Director and Planning Manager approval.

THE NEW TRAIL MUST BE BUILT IN ACCORD WITH THE FOLLOWING:

PAVED WITH THE SAME INTERGRATED COLOR CONCRETE USED ON THE EXISTING PATH
POSITIONED IN A MANNER TO PRESERVE THE ROCK OUTCROP AND ALL MATURE NATIVE TREES IN PLACE. DISTURBANCE TO CACTUS IS TO BE MINIMIZED AND TRANSPLANTING IS REQUIRED IF UNAVOIDABLE.
DESIGN NEW TRAIL CONNECTIONS TO EXISTING TRAILS THAT ENABLE A GRADUAL MERGER RATHER THAN A T-INTERSECTION OR ABRUPT TRANSITION.

For the new Preserve public parking lot (“New Lot”), grading and temporary improvements of the New Lot, subject to Town Engineer and Parks & Recreation Director approval, shall occur prior to the demolition of the Old Lot in order to limit interruption to available Preserve parking.
Prior to the issuance of the Certificate of Occupancy for the apartments, all components of the New Lot shall be constructed to include 21 spaces on a decomposed granite (or similar) surface, a paved connection to Vistoso Highlands Drive, two ADA paved parking spaces, and an ADA compliant path to the existing trails within the Preserve. Final design, installation, and inspection shall be subject to Parks and Recreation Director, Town Engineer, and Planning Manager approval.
Applicant will be responsible for the cost of constructing the Preserve public parking lot (“New Lot”), with the following conditions: for any cost of construction above $50,000.00, applicant will receive Parks development impact fee credits, and the applicant’s total costs to construct the parking lot shall not exceed the amount of the project’s total Parks Impact Fee plus $50,000.00

2. The ~~exact location of the~~ PROPOSED natural trail on Town property near the west side of parcel 219-19- 1840 IS NOT REQUIRED AND MUST BE REMOVED FROM ALL PLANS. must be field verified and approved by the Parks and Recreation Director prior to installation. It must be installed in accordance with Town standards prior to Certificate of Occupancy for the apartment development.

Vice Mayor Barrett requested an amendment to the motion to strike the following from item A, 1e: Applicant will be responsible for the cost of constructing the Preserve public parking lot (“New Lot”), with the following conditions: for any cost of construction above $50,000.00, applicant will receive Parks development impact fee credits, and the applicant’s total costs to construct the parking lot shall not exceed the amount of the project’s total Parks Impact Fee plus $50,000.00. And to require the entire development to have an archaeological monitor in accordance with the archaeological survey that was performed for this property. Seconded by Councilmember Bohen.

Discussion ensued amongst Council, staff and Mr. Juneman.

Other:

Vice-Mayor Melanie Barrett (ABSENT)


				Motion by Vice-Mayor Melanie Barrett, seconded by Councilmember Tim Bohen to amend the main motion to include the following conditions: strike the following from item A, 1e: Applicant will be responsible for the cost of constructing the Preserve public parking lot, (“New Lot”), with the following conditions: for any cost of construction above $50,000.00, applicant will receive Parks development impact fee credits, and the applicant’s total costs to construct the parking lot shall not exceed the amount of the project’s total Parks Impact Fee plus $50,000.00. and to have an archaeological monitor in accordance with the archaeological survey that was performed. Discussion continued amongst Council, staff and Mr. Juneman.

Other:

Vice-Mayor Melanie Barrett (ABSENT)


				Motion by Vice-Mayor Melanie Barrett, seconded by Councilmember Tim Bohen to amend the main motion to include the following conditions: strike the following from item A, 1e: Applicant will be responsible for the cost of constructing the Preserve public parking lot, (“New Lot”), with the following conditions: for any cost of construction above $50,000.00, applicant will receive Parks development impact fee credits, and the applicant’s total costs to construct the parking lot shall not exceed the amount of the project’s total Parks Impact Fee plus $50,000.00. and to have an archaeological monitor in accordance with the archaeological survey that was performed.

Vote: 3 - 4 Failed

OPPOSED:	Mayor Joseph C. Winfield
	Councilmember Harry Greene
	Councilmember Joyce Jones-Ivey
	Councilmember Steve Solomon

Mayor Winfield requested a friendly amendment to the main motion to include the condition to having an archaeological monitor in accordance with the archaeological survey that was performed, seconded by Councilmember Solomon.

Motion by Mayor Joseph C. Winfield, seconded by Councilmember Steve Solomon MOTION AS AMENDED, to conditionally approve Ordinance No. (O)24-04, the proposed rezoning from Open Space to Recreation/Golf Course, subject to the conditions listed in Attachment 1 - Item A, with these amendments: Item 1B; strike the words ~~the Demolition~~ and in place add PUBLIC CLOSURE and add the following: The new trail must be built in accord with the following: Paved with the same integrated color concrete used on the existing path. Positioned in a manor to preserve the rock outcrop and all mature native trees in place. Disturbance to cactus is to be minimized and transplanting is required if unavoidable. Design new trail connections to existing trails that enable a gradual merger rather than a t-intersection or abrupt transition.

In regard to item number two in Attachment 1, the following amendments shall be made: The ~~exact location of the~~ PROPOSED natural trail on Town property near the west side of parcel, 219-19-1840 IS NOT REQUIRED AND MUST BE REMOVED FROM ALL PLANS must be filed, verified and approved by the Parks and Recreation Director prior to installation. It must be installed in accordance with the Town standards prior to Certificate of Occupancy for the apartment development. Based on a finding, the request is in conformance with the General Plan and the Rancho Vistoso PAD, and to have an archaeological monitor in accordance with the archaeological survey that was performed.

Attachment 1 - Conditions of Approval
Item A - Rezoning (2301138)

1. In order to minimize the time during which public access to the Vistoso Trails Nature Preserve (“Preserve”) is interrupted, applicant will:

Leave open to the public the existing parking lot (“Old Lot”) at 955 W Vistoso Highlands Dr. (“Property”), and the existing trail on the adjacent parcel 219-19-1840 (“Old Trail”) until a temporary parking is established on Town property.
For the new Preserve trail (“New Trail”) as identified on DP 2301236 and located south of the Easement Area south of the Property, the final improved paved New Trail will be provided prior to ~~the demolition~~ PUBLIC CLOSURE of the Old Trail, and is subject to Parks & Recreation Director and Planning Manager approval.

THE NEW TRAIL MUST BE BUILT IN ACCORD WITH THE FOLLOWING:

PAVED WITH THE SAME INTERGRATED COLOR CONCRETE USED ON THE EXISTING PATH
POSITIONED IN A MANNER TO PRESERVE THE ROCK OUTCROP AND ALL MATURE NATIVE TREES IN PLACE. DISTURBANCE TO CACTUS IS TO BE MINIMIZED AND TRANSPLANTING IS REQUIRED IF UNAVOIDABLE.
DESIGN NEW TRAIL CONNECTIONS TO EXISTING TRAILS THAT ENABLE A GRADUAL MERGER RATHER THAN A T-INTERSECTION OR ABRUPT TRANSITION.

For the new Preserve public parking lot (“New Lot”), grading and temporary improvements of the New Lot, subject to Town Engineer and Parks & Recreation Director approval, shall occur prior to the demolition of the Old Lot in order to limit interruption to available Preserve parking.
Prior to the issuance of the Certificate of Occupancy for the apartments, all components of the New Lot shall be constructed to include 21 spaces on a decomposed granite (or similar) surface, a paved connection to Vistoso Highlands Drive, two ADA paved parking spaces, and an ADA compliant path to the existing trails within the Preserve. Final design, installation, and inspection shall be subject to Parks and Recreation Director, Town Engineer, and Planning Manager approval.
Applicant will be responsible for the cost of constructing the Preserve public parking lot (“New Lot”), with the following conditions: for any cost of construction above $50,000.00, applicant will receive Parks development impact fee credits, and the applicant’s total costs to construct the parking lot shall not exceed the amount of the project’s total Parks Impact Fee plus $50,000.00

2. The ~~exact location of the~~ PROPOSED natural trail on Town property near the west side of parcel 219-19- 1840 IS NOT REQUIRED AND MUST BE REMOVED FROM ALL PLANS. must be field verified and approved by the Parks and Recreation Director prior to installation. It must be installed in accordance with Town standards prior to Certificate of Occupancy for the apartment development.

Discussion continued amongst Council, staff and Mr. Juneman.

Other:

Vice-Mayor Melanie Barrett (ABSENT)

Motion by Mayor Joseph C. Winfield, seconded by Councilmember Steve Solomon FINAL MOTION AS AMENDED, to conditionally approve Ordinance No. (O)24-04, the proposed rezoning from Open Space to Recreation/Golf Course, subject to the conditions listed in Attachment 1 - Item A, with these amendments: Item 1B; strike the words ~~the Demolition~~ and in place add PUBLIC CLOSURE and add the following: The new trail must be built in accord with the following: Paved with the same integrated color concrete used on the existing path. Positioned in a manor to preserve the rock outcrop and all mature native trees in place. Disturbance to cactus is to be minimized and transplanting is required if unavoidable. Design new trail connections to existing trails that enable a gradual merger rather than a t-intersection or abrupt transition.

In regard to item number two in Attachment 1, the following amendments shall be made: The ~~exact location of the~~ PROPOSED natural trail on Town property near the west side of parcel, 219-19-1840 IS NOT REQUIRED AND MUST BE REMOVED FROM ALL PLANS must be filed, verified and approved by the Parks and Recreation Director prior to installation. It must be installed in accordance with the Town standards prior to Certificate of Occupancy for the apartment development. Based on a finding, the request is in conformance with the General Plan and the Rancho Vistoso PAD, and to have an archaeological monitor in accordance with the archaeological survey that was performed.

Attachment 1 - Conditions of Approval
Item A - Rezoning (2301138)

1. In order to minimize the time during which public access to the Vistoso Trails Nature Preserve (“Preserve”) is interrupted, applicant will:

Leave open to the public the existing parking lot (“Old Lot”) at 955 W Vistoso Highlands Dr. (“Property”), and the existing trail on the adjacent parcel 219-19-1840 (“Old Trail”) until a temporary parking is established on Town property.
For the new Preserve trail (“New Trail”) as identified on DP 2301236 and located south of the Easement Area south of the Property, the final improved paved New Trail will be provided prior to ~~the demolition~~ PUBLIC CLOSURE of the Old Trail, and is subject to Parks & Recreation Director and Planning Manager approval.

THE NEW TRAIL MUST BE BUILT IN ACCORD WITH THE FOLLOWING:

PAVED WITH THE SAME INTERGRATED COLOR CONCRETE USED ON THE EXISTING PATH
POSITIONED IN A MANNER TO PRESERVE THE ROCK OUTCROP AND ALL MATURE NATIVE TREES IN PLACE. DISTURBANCE TO CACTUS IS TO BE MINIMIZED AND TRANSPLANTING IS REQUIRED IF UNAVOIDABLE.
DESIGN NEW TRAIL CONNECTIONS TO EXISTING TRAILS THAT ENABLE A GRADUAL MERGER RATHER THAN A T-INTERSECTION OR ABRUPT TRANSITION.

For the new Preserve public parking lot (“New Lot”), grading and temporary improvements of the New Lot, subject to Town Engineer and Parks & Recreation Director approval, shall occur prior to the demolition of the Old Lot in order to limit interruption to available Preserve parking.
Prior to the issuance of the Certificate of Occupancy for the apartments, all components of the New Lot shall be constructed to include 21 spaces on a decomposed granite (or similar) surface, a paved connection to Vistoso Highlands Drive, two ADA paved parking spaces, and an ADA compliant path to the existing trails within the Preserve. Final design, installation, and inspection shall be subject to Parks and Recreation Director, Town Engineer, and Planning Manager approval.
Applicant will be responsible for the cost of constructing the Preserve public parking lot (“New Lot”), with the following conditions: for any cost of construction above $50,000.00, applicant will receive Parks development impact fee credits, and the applicant’s total costs to construct the parking lot shall not exceed the amount of the project’s total Parks Impact Fee plus $50,000.00

Vote: 4 - 3 Carried

OPPOSED:	Vice-Mayor Melanie Barrett
	Councilmember Tim Bohen
	Councilmember Josh Nicolson

Item B - Development and Landscape Plans

Motion by Mayor Joseph C. Winfield, seconded by Vice-Mayor Melanie Barrett to conditionally approve, subject to the conditions listed in Attachment 1 - Item B, and to strike Item B, number 1, the Use of Town Property and conservation easement area adjacent to the southern edge of parcel 219-19-1910 shall be reduced to no more than 1.5 acres in total area. The site plan must be revised accordingly subject to Planning and Zoning Administrator and Town Engineer approval. The proposed Development and Landscape Plans based on a finding the requests are in conformance with the Rancho Vistoso PAD and all applicable Zoning Code requirements

Attachment 1 - Condidtions of Approval
Item B - Development and Landscape Plans (2301236)

Planning

Use of the Town property and conservation easement area adjacent to the southern edge of parcel 219-19-1910 shall be reduced to no more than 1.5 acres in total area. The site plan must be revised accordingly subject to Planning and Zoning Administrator and Town Engineer approval.

Stormwater

The proposed erosion hazard setback must be a minimum of 15 feet off the top of the bank per Town Ordinance 17-5-9(A) Revise accordingly. (Development Plan sheet 4 & Drainage Report page 35).
Finish floor elevation must a minimum of 1 foot above the upstream adjacent to the Q100 water surfaces elevation. Revise accordingly. (Development Plan sheet 9). Revise accordingly.
Show all off-site channel improvements within an easement. Including wall toe down, erosion protection, etc. (Development Plan sheet 9).
Show maintenance access into the adjacent wash and how someone would access the culvert and the walls along the wash to maintain them. Dashed lines can be used to show the proposed maintenance path. (Development Plan sheet 9)
Show elevation on this sheet. (Development Plan sheet 11).
Show Water Surface Elevations. (Development plan sheet 12).

Vote: 6 - 1 Carried

OPPOSED:

Councilmember Tim Bohen

Item C - Amended Easement Agreement


				Motion by Mayor Joseph C. Winfield, seconded by Councilmember Harry Greene to conditionally approve the proposed amendment to the Easement Agreement, subject to the conditions listed in Attachment 1 - Item C, and to include the language that the EASEMENT HOLDER AGREES TO INDEMNIFY AND HOLD HARMLESS THE EASEMENT OWNER OF ANY TAX LIABILITY RELATED TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE EASEMENT PROPERTY, and based on a finding it is in conformance with the all applicable Town Code requirements. Attachment 1 - Conditions of Approval Item C - Amended Easement Agreement A revised legal description and survey shall be provided to reflect the final extent of encroachment into the “Easement Area” as approved in the associated Development Plan (Item B), subject to the Planning and Zoning Administrator and Town Engineer approval. Discussion ensued amongst Council, staff and Mr. Juneman.

Vote: 6 - 1 Carried

OPPOSED:

Councilmember Tim Bohen

Item D


				Motion by Mayor Joseph C. Winfield, seconded by Councilmember Harry Greene to approve the proposed Architecture based on a finding the request is in conformance with the Rancho Vistoso PAD and all applicable Zoning Code requirements.

Vote: 6 - 1 Carried

OPPOSED:

Councilmember Tim Bohen

REQUESTING FUNDING FOR THE CREATION OF AN ALTERNATIVE GOLF ROUTE AT PUSCH RIDGE GOLF COURSE ALONG HOLE #7

Public Works Director and Town Engineer Paul Keesler provided a brief overview of item #3.

Discussion ensued amongst Council and staff regarding item #3.


				Motion by Mayor Joseph C. Winfield, seconded by Councilmember Harry Greene to approve funding an alternative golf path to bypass the existing Hole #7 bridge, for $257,000.00, sourced from the Community Center Funds, so the $257,000.00 would allow for the construction of the alternative golf route, would remove the existing bridge demolition, and provide for the replacement of the existing irrigation main. Discussion ensued amongst Council and staff regarding item #3.

Other:

Vice-Mayor Melanie Barrett (ABSENT)


				Motion by Mayor Joseph C. Winfield, seconded by Councilmember Harry Greene to approve funding an alternative golf path to bypass the existing Hole #7 bridge, for $257,000.00, sourced from the Community Center Funds, so the $257,000.00 would allow for the construction of the alternative golf route, would remove the existing bridge demolition, and provide for the replacement of the existing irrigation main.

				Vote: 7 - 0 Carried
				The following individual spoke regarding item #3. Oro Valley resident Scott Hunt Mr. Keesler addressed the issue of utilizing the bridge as a pedestrian bridge only.


				Motion by Mayor Joseph C. Winfield, seconded by Councilmember Josh Nicolson to ratify the previous motion. Discussion continued amongst Council and staff regarding item #3.

Other:

Vice-Mayor Melanie Barrett (ABSENT)


				Motion by Councilmember Tim Bohen, seconded by Vice-Mayor Melanie Barrett to continue item #3 to the April 3, 2024, Town Council meeting.

				Vote: 7 - 0 Carried

FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
				No future agenda items were requested.

ADJOURNMENT OF THE REGULAR SESSION


				Motion by Mayor Joseph C. Winfield, seconded by Councilmember Josh Nicolson to adjourn the regular session at 11:10 p.m.

		Vote: 7 - 0 Carried

STUDY SESSION

CALL TO ORDER
		Mayor Winfield called the study session to order at 11:11 p.m.

STUDY SESSION AGENDA

	1.	DISCUSSION REGARDING THE VISTOSO TRAILS NATURE PRESERVE MASTER PLAN AND SURVEYS, AND PRIORITIZATION OF IMPROVEMENTS
		Parks and Recreation Director Rosalyn Epting provided a brief background regarding Study Session item #1. Ms. Epting introduced Mr. George Radnovich, Consultant with Sites Southwest. Mr. Radnovich presented the following information: Agenda Early Master Plan Current Master Plan Draft Survey 1 - Friends of Vistoso Trails Survey - Elements Rankings Friends Friends Survey - Fundraising and Donations Friends Survey - Elements Ranking vs Donations Friends Survey - Priorities for Donations Survey II - Communitywide Survey - Communitywide Survey III - PRAB Survey - PRAB Friends/Communitywide / PRAB Comparison Construction Costs Revegetation Prioritization Discussion ensued amongst Council and staff regarding study session item #1. Guidance and direction was given to Mr. Radnovich and staff regarding the Vistoso Trails Nature preserve Master Plan and Surveys, and Prioritization of Improvements, and included the following: Cart path repairs at around $44,000.00 Focus on the pond area to create a scenic landscape area Native seeding Safety Signage

ADJOURNMENT
		Mayor Winfield adjourned the study session at 12:17 a.m.

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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 20th day of March 2024. I further certify that the meeting was duly called and held and that a quorum was present.

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Michael Standish, CMC
Town Clerk