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ORO VALLEY TOWN COUNCIL
REGULAR AND STUDY SESSION
SEPTEMBER 2, 2020
ONLINE ZOOM MEETING
             
REGULAR SESSION AT OR AFTER 5:00 PM
             
CALL TO ORDER
  Mayor Winfield called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m.
             
ROLL CALL
Present: Joseph C. Winfield, Mayor  
  Joyce Jones-Ivey, Councilmember  
  Rhonda Piña, Councilmember  
  Bill Rodman, Councilmember  
  Steve Solomon, Councilmember  
Absent: Melanie Barrett, Vice-Mayor
  Josh Nicolson, Councilmember
             
EXECUTIVE SESSION - Pursuant to A.R.S. §38-431.03(A)(3), (4) and (7) regarding: 1. Potential land annex and contract negotiations thereon and *2. Town golf operations at the 9 hole El Conquistador Resort Course, including Memorandum of Understanding thereon and lease thereof
  Councilmember Nicolson joined the meeting after roll call.
  Mayor Winfield announced that the following staff members would be joining Council in the Executive Session:Town Attorney Gary Cohen, Legal Services Director Tobin Sidles, Town Manager Mary Jacobs, Assistant Town Manager Chris Cornelison and Town Clerk Mike Standish.
             
  Motion by Mayor Joseph C. Winfield, seconded by Councilmember Joyce Jones-Ivey to go into Executive Session at 5:06 p.m. Pursuant to A.R.S. §38-431.03(A)(3), (4) and (7) regarding: 1. Potential land annex and contract negotiations thereon and *2. Town golf operations at the 9 hole El Conquistador Resort Course, including Memorandum of Understanding thereon and lease thereof.

  Vote: 6 - 0 Carried
 
Other: Vice-Mayor Melanie Barrett (ABSENT)
             
RECONVENE REGULAR SESSION AT OR AFTER 6:00 PM
             
CALL TO ORDER
  Mayor Winfield reconved the meeting at 6:09 p.m.
             
ROLL CALL
  Present:                Joseph C. Winfield, Mayor
                             Joyce Jones-Ivey, Councilmember
                             Rhonda Piña, Councilmember
                             Bill Rodman, Councilmember 
                             Steve Solomon, Councilmember
                             Josh Nicolson, Councilmember

Absent:                Melanie Barrett, Vice-Mayor
             
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
  Councilmember Solomon led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance. 
             
UPCOMING MEETING ANNOUNCEMENTS
  Town Clerk Mike Standish announced the upcoming Town meetings.
             
COUNCIL REPORTS
  Councilmember Jones-Ivey thanked Lynda Koepfer for her 10 years of service to the Town as the Executive Assistant to Council and the Town Manager's Office.

Mayor Winfield provided a status update on Vice Mayor Barrett.
             
TOWN MANAGER'S REPORT
  Town Manager Mary Jacobs gave an update on the Town's business assistance program and introduced Assistant Town Manager Chris Cornelison who provided a brief overview of the OVsafesteps campaign. 

Town Manager Mary Jacobs continued the Town Manager's Report and included the following:
  • Town of Oro Valley new engagement tool via the Town's website called Discuss
  • Recognized Lynda Koepfer for her 10 years of service to the Town as the Town's Executive Assistant

Discussion ensued amongst Council regarding their appreciation for Lynda Koepfer and congratulated Lynda on her retirement. 
             
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 and Study Session Zoom meeting.
             
INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
  There were no Informational Items. 
             
CALL TO AUDIENCE
  No comments were received. 
             
PRESENTATIONS
             
   1. Proclamation - National Preparedness Month
  Mayor Winfield proclaimed September 2020 as National Preparedness Month in Oro Valley.

Emergency Management & Safety Coordinator Char Ackerman accepted the proclamation. 
             
CONSENT AGENDA
             
   A. Minutes - July 15, July 22,  and August 19, 2020
             
   B. Resolution No. (R)20-41, authorizing and approving an extension to the lease for the Police Department substation currently located at Mountain View Plaza
             
   C. Resolution No. (R)20-42, approving the Agenda Committee assignment for the period of September 1, 2020, to November 30, 2020
             
   D. Request for approval of a Final Plat for Phase II of the Saguaro Viejos East residential subdivision, located near the northwest corner of La Cholla Boulevard and Naranja Drive
             
   E. Approval of any direction to the Town Attorney and necessary staff as discussed in executive session
             
  Motion by Mayor Joseph C. Winfield, seconded by Councilmember Bill Rodman to approve Consent Agenda items (A) - (E). 

  Vote: 6 - 0 Carried
 
Other: Vice-Mayor Melanie Barrett (ABSENT)
             
REGULAR AGENDA
             
   1. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING A PROPOSED ZONING CODE AMENDMENT TO THE ECONOMIC EXPANSION ZONE

A. RESOLUTION NO. (R)20-43, DECLARING THE PROPOSED ZONING CODE AMENDMENTS TO SECTION 22.10, SECTION 24.9, SECTION 27.9 AND OTHER ASSOCIATED SECTIONS OF THE ZONING CODE RELATED TO THE ECONOMIC EXPANSION ZONE IN ATTACHMENT 1 AND FILED WITH THE TOWN CLERK, A PUBLIC RECORD

B. PUBLIC HEARING: ORDINANCE NO. (O)20-05, AMENDMENTS TO SECTION 22.10, SECTION 24.9, SECTION 27.9 AND OTHER ASSOCIATED SECTIONS OF THE ORO VALLEY ZONING CODE
             
  Motion by Mayor Joseph C. Winfield, seconded by Councilmember Steve Solomon to approve Resolution No. (R)20-43, declaring the proposed code amendments to the Economic Expansion Zone, Section 24.9 and other associated sections of code in Attachment 1 and filed with the Town Clerk, a public record.

 
Other: Vice-Mayor Melanie Barrett (ABSENT)
  Councilmember Josh Nicolson (ABSENT)
             
  Motion by Mayor Joseph C. Winfield, seconded by Councilmember Steve Solomon to approve Resolution No. (R)20-43, declaring the proposed code amendments to the Economic Expansion Zone, Section 24.9 and other associated sections of code in Attachment 1 and filed with the Town Clerk, a public record.

  Vote: 6 - 0 Carried
 
Other: Vice-Mayor Melanie Barrett (ABSENT)
  Economic and Development Director JJ Johnston presented item #1B and included the following:
 
  • Purpose
  • Our focus tonight...
  • Need and benefit of pre-grading
  • Sanofi Building
  • Need and benefit of pre-grading
  • Changes to address proliferation of pre-grading concern
  • Changes to regulate appearance of sites
  • Visual Analysis - View 1 from subdivision homes
  • Visual Analysis - View 2 from Rancho Vistoso bridge
  • Visual Analysis - View 3 fro Vistoso Commerce Loop
  • Visual Analysis - Photos of nearby homes
  • Visual Analysis - View 4 from Tangerine Rd.
  • Visual Analysis - View 5 from Tangerine Rd. bridge
  • Key Points
  • Summary and recommendation
Mayor Winfield opened the public hearing. 

The following individuals spoke regarding item #1B.

Oro Valley resident and President and CEO of the Greater Oro Valley Chamber of Commerce Dave Perry
Tom Warne
Oro Valley resident Tim Bohen
Oro Valley resident Adrian Gill

Mayor Winfield closed the public hearing. 
  Discussion ensued amongst Council and staff regarding the proposed zoning code amendment to the Economic Expansion Zone. 
             
  Motion by Mayor Joseph C. Winfield, seconded by Councilmember Joyce Jones-Ivey to continue Ordinance No. (O)20-05 to the September 16, 2020 Town Council agenda.

  Vote: 6 - 0 Carried
 
Other: Vice-Mayor Melanie Barrett (ABSENT)
             
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
  No future agenda items were requested.
             
ADJOURNMENT OF THE REGULAR SESSION
             
  Motion by Mayor Joseph C. Winfield, seconded by Councilmember Joyce Jones-Ivey to adjourn the Regular Session at 7:53 p.m.

  Vote: 6 - 0 Carried
 
Other: Vice-Mayor Melanie Barrett (ABSENT)
  Mayor Winfield recessed the meeting at 7:53 p.m.

Mayor Winfield reconvened the meeting at 8:02 p.m.
             
STUDY SESSION
             
CALL TO ORDER
  Mayor Winfield called the Study Session to order at 8:02 p.m.
             
STUDY SESSION AGENDA
             
   1. DISCUSSION REGARDING A PROPOSED CODE AMENDMENT TO THE NOISE ABATEMENT STANDARDS, ONLY FOR NEW AND SPECIFIC LAND USE TYPES, AND SEPARATION REQUIREMENTS FOR CONVENIENCE USES OF THE ZONING CODE
  Oro Valley Principal Planner Michael Spaeth presented Study Session item #1 and included the following:
 
  • Purpose
  • Noise Abatement - 40 db limit is unusable
  • Noise abatement - Objectives
  • Noise abatement - Applicability
  • Noise abatement - Proactive vs. Reactive
  • Noise abatement - What is a reasonable standard?
  • Noise abatement - Proposed amendment
  • Noise abatement - Scenario
  • Convenience use separation - Convenience uses
  • Convenience use separation - Proposal
  • Convenience use separation - Scenario
  • General Plan
  • Planning and Zoning Commission
  • Summary and Recommendation
  Discussion ensued amongst Council, staff and Dr. Lance Willis regarding item #1. 
             
ADJOURNMENT
  Mayor Winfield adjourned the meeting at 9:00 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 2nd day of September 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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