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MINUTES ORO VALLEY TOWN COUNCIL REGULAR SESSION OCTOBER 7, 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
	Joyce Jones-Ivey, Councilmember
	Josh Nicolson, Councilmember
	Rhonda Piña, Councilmember
	Bill Rodman, Councilmember
	Steve Solomon, Councilmember

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

Vice Mayor Barrett led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.

UPCOMING MEETING ANNOUNCEMENTS

Town Clerk Mike Standish announced the upcoming Town meetings.

COUNCIL REPORTS

Vice Mayor Barrett expressed her appreciation to the Conservation Fund for the work and financial effort they had put towards the Vistoso Golf property.

TOWN MANAGER'S REPORT

Town Manager Mary Jacobs announced that the Town had received the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting awarded by the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and the Excellence in Procurement Award by the National Institute for Public Procurement. Ms. Jacobs recognized staff for their outstanding work.

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

Attorney Matt Bailey with Rusing, Lopez & Lizardi and representing Elisabeth Dudley, spoke regarding the proposed Westward Look annexation.

Oro Valley resident Tom Stegman voiced his concerns regarding the Vistoso Golf Course.

Oro Valley resident Rosa Dailey voiced her concerns regarding the Vistoso Golf Course.

Oro Valley resident Richard Molinar voiced his concerns regarding the Vistoso Golf Course.

Oro Valley resident Cindy Wicker voiced her concerns regarding the Vistoso Golf Course.

Oro Valley resident Teresa Marrow voiced her concerns regarding the Vistoso Golf Course.

Oro Valley resident Caryn Hill voiced her concerns regarding the urban heat index and the Vistoso Golf Course.

Oro Valley resident Terry Hart voiced his concerns regarding the Vistoso Golf Course.

Oro Valley resident Michael Bilodeau voiced his concerns regarding the Vistoso Golf Course.

PRESENTATIONS

Proclamation - Fire Prevention Month

Mayor Winfield proclaimed October 2020 as Fire Prevention Month and urged all Oro Valley residents to check their kitchens for fire hazards and use safe cooking practices during Fire Prevention Month and to support the many public safety activities and efforts of Golder Ranch Fire District.

Community Relations Manager for Golder Ranch Fire District, Anne-Marie Braswell, accepted the proclamation.

Presentation and update by President/CEO Brent DeRaad of Visit Tucson

President and CEO of Visit Tucson, Brent DeRaad, presented item #2 and included the following:

Covid-19 U.S. Travel Impacts
Metro Tucson Lodging
Metro Tucson Travel - Current Status
Pima County Travel Impacts-Pre-COVID-19
Tourism Recovery Plan - Overview
Visit Tucson's Status
Travel Sentiment
Tucson/Southern Arizona Travel Recovery
Oro Valley's ROI
Oro Valley/Visit Tucson-Next Steps
Explore Without Boundaries

Discussion ensued amongst Council and staff regarding Presentation Item #2.

Presentation and possible discussion of the Town's Fiscal Year 2020/21 Financial Update through July 2020

Finance and Budget Administrator Wendy Gomez presented the Town's Fiscal Year 2020/21 Financial Update through July 2020 and included the following;

General Fund Revenues
General Fund Expenditures
General Fund
Highway Fund
Community Center Fund

Discussion ensued amongst Council and staff regarding Presentation Item #3.

CONSENT AGENDA

Councilmember Jones-Ivey requested item (B) be removed from the Consent Agenda for discussion.

Minutes - September 9, September 16 and September 23, 2020

Request for approval of a Final Plat for the Shannon 80 residential subdivision, located on the east side of Shannon Road and immediately south of Ironwood High School

Request to initiate a General Plan Amendment and rezoning for the Westward Look Resort located at the Ina Road and Westward Look Drive intersection


				Motion by Mayor Joseph C. Winfield, seconded by Councilmember Joyce Jones-Ivey to approve Consent agenda items (A), (C) and (D).

				Vote: 7 - 0 Carried

		B.		Resolution No. (R)20-48, approving a two-year extension of the Budget and Finance Commission
				Councilmember Jones-Ivey suggested that the Budget and Finance Commission be a continuously standing commission.


				Motion by Councilmember Joyce Jones-Ivey, seconded by Councilmember Josh Nicolson to approve the Budget and Finance Commission to be a continuously standing commission.

Discussion ensued amongst Council and staff regarding Consent item (B).


				Motion by Councilmember Joyce Jones-Ivey, seconded by Councilmember Josh Nicolson to amend the main motion to reject Resolution (R)20-48 and direct staff to bring back another resolution that would make the life of the Budget and Finance Commission to be indefinite.

Vote: 4 - 3 Carried

OPPOSED:	Councilmember Rhonda Piña
	Councilmember Bill Rodman
	Councilmember Steve Solomon

REGULAR AGENDA

PUBLIC HEARING: DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING AN APPLICATION FOR A SERIES 12 (RESTAURANT) LIQUOR LICENSE FOR THE LANDING, LOCATED AT 8195 N. ORACLE ROAD, STE #105

Town Clerk Mike Standish presented item #1.

Mayor Winfield opened the public hearing.

No comments were received.

Mayor Winfield closed the public hearing.


				Motion by Councilmember Rhonda Piña, seconded by Councilmember Steve Solomon to recommend approval of the issuance of a Series 12 Liquor License to the Arizona Department of Liquor Licenses and Control for Thomas Robert Aguilera for The Landing, located at 8195 N. Oracle Road, Ste #105.

				Vote: 7 - 0 Carried

	2.			DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING A PROPOSED ZONING CODE TEXT AMENDMENT TO UPDATE THE REQUIRED FINDINGS FOR A VARIANCE FOR FURTHER CONFORMANCE WITH STATE LAW A. RESOLUTION NO. (R)20-49, DECLARING THE PROPOSED ZONING CODE AMENDMENTS TO SECTION 22.13 AND OTHER ASSOCIATED SECTIONS OF THE ORO VALLEY ZONING CODE IN ATTACHMENT 1 AND FILED WITH THE TOWN CLERK, A PUBLIC RECORD B. PUBLIC HEARING: ORDINANCE NO. (O) 20-08, AMENDMENTS TO SECTION 22.13 AND ASSOCIATED SECTIONS OF THE ORO VALLEY ZONING CODE


				Motion by Mayor Joseph C. Winfield, seconded by Vice-Mayor Melanie Barrett to approve Resolution No. (R)20-49, declaring the proposed code amendment to Section 22.13 and other associated sections of the code in Attachment 1 and filed with the Town Clerk, a public record.

				Vote: 7 - 0 Carried
				Oro Valley Principal Planner Milini Simms presented item #2B and included the following: Purpose Background and Proposed Amendment Review Process Summary and Recommendation Mayor Winfield opened the public hearing. No comments were received Mayor Winfield closed the public hearing. Discussion ensued amongst Council and staff regarding item #2B.


				Motion by Councilmember Steve Solomon, seconded by Councilmember Rhonda Piña to approve Ordinance No. (O)20-08, amending the Zoning Code Section 22.13 and other associated sections to further align the variance findings with State Law.

Discussion continued amongst Council and staff regarding item #2B.


				Motion by Councilmember Steve Solomon, seconded by Councilmember Rhonda Piña to approve Ordinance No. (O)20-08, amending the Zoning Code Section 22.13 and other associated sections to further align the variance findings with State Law.

				Vote: 7 - 0 Carried

	3.			DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING A ZONING CODE TEXT AMENDMENT TO SECTION 23.5 FOR AN ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW AND POTENTIAL APPROVAL PROCESS FOR MINOR BUILDING SETBACK REDUCTIONS A. RESOLUTION NO. (R)20-50, DECLARING THE PROPOSED ZONING CODE AMENDMENTS TO SECTION 23.5 AND OTHER ASSOCIATED SECTIONS OF THE ORO VALLEY ZONING CODE IN ATTACHMENT 1 AND FILED WITH THE TOWN CLERK, A PUBLIC RECORD B. PUBLIC HEARING: ORDINANCE NO. (O)20-09, AMENDMENTS TO SECTION 23.5 AND ASSOCIATED SECTIONS OF THE ORO VALLEY ZONING CODE


				Motion by Mayor Joseph C. Winfield, seconded by Councilmember Rhonda Piña to approve Resolution No. (R)20-50, declaring the proposed code amendment to Section 23.5 and other associated sections of the code in Attachment 1 and filed with the Town Clerk, a public record.

				Vote: 7 - 0 Carried
				Oro Valley Senior Planner Hannah Oden presented item #3B and included the following: Purpose Use in Arizona Key Amendment Components Applies to Individual Homeowners Only Reduction Extent, Neighbor Involvement, & Impacts Review and Appeal Process Additional Guidance Summary and Recommendation Mayor Winfield opened the public hearing. The following individual spoke in support of item #3B. Oro Valley resident Tracey Alexander Mayor Winfield closed the public hearing.


				Motion by Vice-Mayor Melanie Barrett, seconded by Councilmember Steve Solomon to approve Ordinance No. (O)20-09, amending the Zoning Code Section 23.5 and other associated sections for a process for administrative review and potential approval of minor setback reductions.

Discussion ensued amongst Council and staff regarding item #3B.


				Motion by Vice-Mayor Melanie Barrett, seconded by Councilmember Steve Solomon to approve Ordinance No. (O)20-09, amending the Zoning Code Section 23.5 and other associated sections for a process for administrative review and potential approval of minor setback reductions.

				Vote: 7 - 0 Carried

FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
				No future agenda items were requested.

ADJOURNMENT


				Motion by Mayor Joseph C. Winfield, seconded by Councilmember Steve Solomon to adjourn the meeting at 8:34 p.m.

Vote: 7 - 0 Carried

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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 session of the Town of Oro Valley Council of Oro Valley, Arizona held on the 7th day of October 2020. I further certify that the meeting was duly called and held and that a quorum was present.

Dated this _____ day of ____________________, 2020.

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Michael Standish, CMC
Town Clerk