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  MINUTES
ORO VALLEY TOWN COUNCIL
REGULAR SESSION
JUNE 17, 2020
ONLINE ZOOM MEETING
             
REGULAR SESSION AT OR AFTER 6:00 PM
             
CALL TO ORDER
  Mayor Winfield called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
             
ROLL CALL
Present: Joseph C. Winfield, Mayor  
  Melanie Barrett, Vice-Mayor  
  Rhonda Piña, Councilmember  
  Bill Rodman, Councilmember  
  Steve Solomon, Councilmember  
Absent: Joyce Jones-Ivey, Councilmember
  Josh Nicolson, Councilmember
             
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
  Councilmember Piña recited the Pledge of Allegiance. 
             
UPCOMING MEETING ANNOUNCEMENTS
  Town Clerk Mike Standish announced the upcoming Town meetings. 
             
COUNCIL REPORTS
  Vice Mayor Barrett reported that Council had been working closely with staff to stay informed with local and national events. Vice Mayor Barrett also expressed her appreciation to first responders. 

Councilmember Jones-Ivey joined the Zoom meeting 
             
TOWN MANAGER'S REPORT
  Town Manager Mary Jacobs reported on the death of George Floyd and said that local government officials had the obligation to treat members of the community and those within our organization, fairly and equitably. 

Councilmember Nicolson joined the Zoom meeting. 

Oro Valley Police Chief Kara Riley provided an overview of recent police reform measures and how the Oro Valley Police Department complied with these measures. Chief Riley also thanked firefighters for their service and assistance in dealing with the Big Horn fire.

Town Manager Mary Jacobs continued the Town Manager's Report and included the following:
 
  • Update on COVID-19 precautions
  • Overview of Proposition 480
  • Recognized and expressed appreciation to the first responders dealing with the Big Horn Fire
  • Public information outreach efforts regarding possible flooding as a result of the Big Horn Fire
             
ORDER OF BUSINESS
  Mayor Winfield reviewed the order of business and stated that the order would stand as posted. 
  Mayor Winfield provided the guidelines for participation in the Town Council's Regular Session Zoom meeting. 
             
INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
  There were no Informational Items. 
             
CALL TO AUDIENCE
  No comments were received. 
             
PRESENTATIONS
  There were no presentations.
             
CONSENT AGENDA
             
   A. Minutes - May 22, May 27, and May 28, 2020
             
   B. Request for approval of a Final Plat Amendment to remove a portion of the no access easement along the south side of Tortolita Mountain Circle in Stone Canyon Neighborhood II
             
   C. Resolution No. (R)20-28, authorizing and approving an intergovernmental agreement between the Town of Oro Valley and Pima County regarding payment for the incarceration of municipal prisoners
             
  Motion by Mayor Joseph C. Winfield, seconded by Councilmember Bill Rodman to approve Consent agenda items (A) - (C).

  Vote: 7 - 0 Carried
             
REGULAR AGENDA
             
   1. PUBLIC HEARING: ORDINANCE NO. (O)20-04, AMENDING THE ORO VALLEY TOWN DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEES BY REPEALING AND REPLACING WITH NEW FEES AS PROVIDED IN EXHIBIT "A"
  Strategic Initiatives Manager Amanda Jacobs presented item #1 and included the following:
 
  • Purpose
  • Impact Fee Process
  • Proposed Development Impact Fees
  • Arizona Fee Comparison
  • Non-Residential Fee Comparison
  • Key State Law Requirements
  • Options
  • Grandfathering Fee Provisions
  • Grandfathering Project Examples
  • Questions

Mayor Winfield opened the public hearing.

The following individuals spoke regarding item #1.

Oro Valley resident and President and CEO of the Greater Oro Valley Chamber of Commerce Dave Perry
Oro Valley resident Timothy Bohen 

Mayor Winfield closed the public hearing. 

Discussion ensued amongst Council and staff regarding the proposed Development Impact Fees.
             
  Motion by Councilmember Steve Solomon, seconded by Councilmember Bill Rodman to approve Ordinance No. (O)20-04, amending the Oro Valley Town Development Impact Fees by repealing and replacing with the new development impact fees as provided in "Exhibit A," and repealing all resolutions, ordinances and rules of the Town of Oro Valley in conflict therewith, effective July 1, 2022 due to the uncertainties of the current environment with the COVID-19 pandemic. 

 
Other: Councilmember Joyce Jones-Ivey (ABSENT)
  Councilmember Josh Nicolson (ABSENT)
  Discussion continued amongst Council and staff regarding item #1. 
             
  Motion by Vice-Mayor Melanie Barrett, seconded by Councilmember Josh Nicolson to deny Ordinance No. (O)20-04, amending the Oro Valley Town Development Impact Fees  as provided in "Exhibit A."

  Discussion continued amongst Council and staff regarding item #1. 
  Councilmember Solomon accepted the amendment to the main motion, Councilmember Rodman denied the amendment. 
             
  Motion by Vice-Mayor Melanie Barrett, seconded by Councilmember Josh Nicolson to deny Ordinance No. (O)20-04, amending the Oro Valley Town Development Impact Fees  as provided in "Exhibit A."

  Vote: 2 - 5 Failed
 
OPPOSED: Mayor Joseph C. Winfield
  Councilmember Joyce Jones-Ivey
  Councilmember Rhonda Piña
  Councilmember Bill Rodman
  Councilmember Steve Solomon
             
  Motion by Councilmember Steve Solomon, seconded by Councilmember Bill Rodman to approve Ordinance No. (O)20-04, amending the Oro Valley Town Development Impact Fees by repealing and replacing with the new development impact fees as provided in "Exhibit A," and repealing all resolutions, ordinances and rules of the Town of Oro Valley in conflict therewith, effective July 1, 2022 due to the uncertainties of the current environment with the COVID-19 pandemic. 

  Vote: 7 - 0 Carried
  Mayor Winfield recessed the meeting at 7:55 p.m.

Mayor Winfield reconvened the meeting at 8:05 p.m.
             
   2. PUBLIC HEARING: RESOLUTION NO. (R)20-31, ADOPTION OF THE TENTATIVE BUDGET FOR FY 2020/21 AND SETTING THE LOCAL ALTERNATIVE EXPENDITURE LIMITATION FOR FY 2020/21
  Town Manager Mary Jacobs gave a brief overview of item #2 and introduced Chief Financial Officer David Gephart. 

Mr. Gephart presented item #2 and included the following:
 
  • FY20/21 Tentative Budget
  • FY 20/21 Tentative Budget by Fund
  • FY 20/21 Revenue Sources - $105.4M
  • FY 20/21 Expenditure Categories - $105.4M
  • FY 20/21 Capital Improvement Program (CIP)
  • FY 20/21 General Fund Overview
  • Final Notes and Next Steps

Mayor Winfield opened the public hearing. 

No comments were received. 

Mayor Winfield closed the public hearing. 

Discussion ensued amongst Council and staff regarding the adoption of the tentative budget for FY 2020/21 and setting the Local Alternative Expenditure Limitation for FY 2020/21.
             
  Motion by Mayor Joseph C. Winfield, seconded by Councilmember Bill Rodman to approve Resolution No. (R)20-31, adopting the Tentative Budget for Fiscal Year 2020/21, and setting the local alternative expenditure limitation for Fiscal Year 2020/21 at $105,435,626.

  Vote: 7 - 0 Carried
             
   3. RESOLUTION NO. (R)20-29, DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING ADOPTING THE PUBLIC SAFETY PERSONNEL RETIREMENT SYSTEM (PSPRS) PENSION FUNDING POLICY AND ACCEPTING THE TOWN'S SHARE OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES UNDER THE PSPRS ACTUARIAL VALUATION REPORT
  Chief Financial Officer David Gephart presented item #3 and included the following:
 
  • Overview - Pension Funding Policy
  • Plan Financial Position - June 30, 2019
  • Oro Valley Police
  • Summary report - Contribution Rate - Page 2
  • Summary report - Funded status - Page 2
  • Contribution Requirements 2019 (Police Pension) Page 4 of report
  • Asset Support - Page 14
  • Impact of additional contributions - page 8
  • PSPRS Police Employer Cost by Year

Discussion ensued amongst Council and staff regarding item #3. 
             
  Motion by Mayor Joseph C. Winfield, seconded by Councilmember Joyce Jones-Ivey to approve Resolution No. (R)20-29, adopting the Public Safety Personnel Retirement System (PSPRS) Pension Funding Policy and accepting the Town's share of assets and liabilities under the PSPRS actuarial valuation report.

  Vote: 7 - 0 Carried
             
   4. RESOLUTION NO. (R)20-30, AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE TOWN FINANCIAL AND BUDGETARY POLICIES TO COMPLY WITH GOVERNMENTAL ACCOUNTING STANDARDS BOARD STATEMENT NO.54, COMMITTING THE ENDING FUND BALANCE FOR CERTAIN SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS FOR SPECIFIC PURPOSES, AND AUTHORIZING THE TOWN MANAGER OR A DESIGNEE TO ASSIGN FUND BALANCE TO A SPECIFIC PURPOSE
  Chief Financial Officer David Gephart gave an overview of item #4. 

Discussion ensued amongst Council and staff regarding item #4. 
             
  Motion by Mayor Joseph C. Winfield, seconded by Councilmember Rhonda Piña to approve Resolution No. (R)20-30, amending the Town Financial and Budgetary Policies to comply with Governmental Accounting Standards Board Statement No. 54, committing the ending fund balance for certain Special Revenue Funds for specific purposes, and authorizing the Town Manager or a designee to assign fund balance to a specific purpose. 

  Vote: 7 - 0 Carried
             
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
  No future agenda items were requested. 
             
ADJOURNMENT
             
  Motion by Mayor Joseph C. Winfield, seconded by Councilmember Joyce Jones-Ivey to adjourn the meeting at 9:51 p.m.

  Vote: 7 - 0 Carried

                                                                                     ________________________________
                                                                                     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 session
of the Town of Oro Valley Council of Oro Valley, Arizona held on the 17th day of June 2020. I further certify that
the meeting was duly called and held and that a quorum was present.


Dated this _____ day of ____________________, 2020.


___________________________
Michael Standish, CMC
Town Clerk

    

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