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REGULAR SESSION AT OR AFTER 5:00 PM
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CALL TO ORDER
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Mayor Winfield called the meeting to order at 5:01 p.m. |
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ROLL CALL
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Present:
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Joseph C. Winfield, Mayor
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Melanie Barrett, Vice-Mayor (attended via phone)
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Joyce Jones-Ivey, Councilmember (attended via phone)
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Rhonda Piña, Councilmember
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Bill Rodman, Councilmember
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Steve Solomon, Councilmember
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Absent:
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Josh Nicolson, Councilmember
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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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Mayor Winfield led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance. |
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UPCOMING MEETING ANNOUNCEMENTS
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Town Clerk Mike Standish announced the upcoming Town meetings. |
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TOWN MANAGER'S REPORT
- COVID-19 Town Update and possible discussion thereon
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Town Manager Mary Jacobs welcomed the Town's new Chief Financial Officer David Gephart and Human Resource Director Judy Boros.
Ms. Jacobs reported that April 1st was Census Day and the Town's self-response rate was at 47.7%. Ms. Jacobs encouraged participation for those residents who had not completed the Census.
Ms. Jacobs also reported that the Town's Information Technology Department was securing ZOOM to further assist with the continuation of Town business and public engagement.
Ms. Jacobs and Oro Valley Police Chief Kara Riley provided an update regarding the COVID-19 pandemic that included information regarding training and preparedness, continuing operations, regional partnerships, video updates, conference calls, year-end reductions and project holds, staffing level changes, telecommuting, essential businesses as defined in the Governor's proclamation, flexible budget development and laws regarding mandatory leave implemented as a direct result of COVID-19.
Chief Riley recognized several groups including Pima County Law Enforcement leaders, Golder Ranch Fire District and their staff, the Oro Valley Community, and the men and women of the Oro Valley Police Department for their collaboration, generosity, kindness and dedication.
Town Manager Mary Jacobs thanked staff for their dedication and work during this crisis.
Discussion ensued amongst Council and staff regarding the COVID-19 Town update.
Mayor Winfield recessed the meeting at 5:45 p.m.
Mayor Winfield reconvened the meeting at 5:49 p.m.
Discussion continued amongst Council and staff regarding the COVID-19 Town update. |
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ORDER OF BUSINESS
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Mayor Winfield reviewed the order of business and stated that the order would stand as posted. |
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INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
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There were no informational items. |
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COUNCIL REPORTS
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Councilmember Piña thanked first responders, business stakeholders, Town staff and colleagues for their help during the COVID-19 crisis.
Councilmember Piña provided an update on the current procedures and staffing levels for the Water Utility Department implemented as a result of COVID-19.
Councilmember Piña reminded citizens that the 2019 Water Utility Report was available on the Town's website.
Councilmember Piña advocated for citizen participation in the Arizona Gives Day held on April 7, 2020. Arizona Gives Day is a statewide, 24-hour online giving campaign that helps people find, learn about and contribute to the causes they believe in while enabling nonprofits to share their stories and engage the community through a unique online giving platform.
Councilmember Jones-Ivey encouraged citizens to donate laptops and other items to Amphi School district to help assist students perform their online schooling during this COVID-19 pandemic. Councilmember Jones-Ivey also encouraged citizens to stay home and follow social distancing during this time
Vice Mayor Barrett provided an update of the Planning and Zoning Commission and provided information regarding their last meeting.
Vice Mayor Barrett recognized educators for going above and beyond during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Vice Mayor Barrett also encouraged citizens to participate in Arizona Gives day.
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CALL TO AUDIENCE
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No comments were received. |
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PRESENTATIONS
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There were no presentations. |
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CONSENT AGENDA
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Councilmember Jones-Ivey requested that item (B) be removed from the Consent Agenda for discussion. |
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Minutes - February 28 and March 4, 2020
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Resolution No. (R)20-13, authorizing and approving an Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) between the Town of Oro Valley and Pima County, extending the terms of the existing IGA for Pima County to provide street naming and addressing services
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Resolution No. (R)20-14, authorizing and approving Grant Contract No. 2020-405d-058 between the Oro Valley Police Department and the Governor's Office of Highway Safety for funding DUI/impaired driving enforcement related equipment – One (1) fully-equipped police package vehicle
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Request for approval for conceptual art for Pusch Ridge Christian Academy, located east of Oracle Road between Calle Concordia and Linda Vista Boulevard
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