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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - Parks and Recreation Advisory Board - 6/18/2013 MINUTES ORO VALLEY PARKS & RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD REGULAR SESSION HOPI CONFERENCE ROOM 11000 N. LA CANADA DRIVE ORO VALLEY, ARIZONA 85737 Tuesday, June 18, 2013 CALL TO ORDER AT OR AFTER 5:30 PM Chair Stinnett called the meeting to order at 5:36 p.m. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Jack Stinnett, Chair Sue Bishop, Vice Chair Dana Hallin, Member Valerie Pullara, Member Clifton Wickstrom, Member EXCUSED: Mary Kay Durfee, Member John Hickey, Member ALSO PRESENT: Mary Snider, Town Councilmember Kristy Diaz-Trahan, Parks & Recreation Director Adam Wade, Bicycle Advisory Board CALL TO AUDIENCE Resident John Scheurinq spoke regarding: 1) Sustaining habitat and bird life in our parks in coordination with the activities. 2) Improving the balance between park maintenance for all user groups. 1. APPROVAL OF APRIL 16, 2013 REGULAR SESSION MINUTES MOTION: A motion was made by Vice Chair Bishop and seconded by Member Pullara to approve the minutes as written. MOTION carried, 5-0. 2. FOURTH OF JULY CELEBRATION - DISCUSSION & POSSIBLE ACTION Parks & Recreation Director Kristy Diaz-Trahan reported on the following: - It will be on Thursday, July 4th at James D. Kriegh Park. 06-18-13 Parks and Recreation Advisory Board 1 - There will be fireworks hosted by Hilton El Conquistador. - Pool admission will be discounted and the pool will host activities. - Park activities include a rock wall, inflatables, arts and crafts, face painting, bands and food trucks. - Parking will be at Canyon Del Oro High School and at the Calle Concordia north lot. - 2,000 attendees are anticipated. - Efforts stem from the Economic Development office and Parks & Recreation. 3. STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS a. NARANJA PARK IMPROVEMENTS Chair Stinnett recalled at the last meeting, the group debated whether to have a total master plan or a Naranja park plan. The committee now prefers a master plan. The group has received resident feedback regarding the archery range. He stated that the range is a potential liability to the Town and that target placements need to be reviewed and it would be necessary to restrict people entering from the north. Member Wickstrom added that archery associations may be of assistance regarding range and distance data and there should be a barrier for the risk zone. Signage is also needed for people approaching the archery range. Member Wickstrom plans to meet with Planning & Zoning Director David Williams regarding the Environmentally Sensitive Lands issue and designations at Naranja Park. Ms. Diaz-Trahan explained that there are way-finding signs, archery zone orb signs and large signs alerting the public that they are entering the archery range. There are key trails where park users enter and exit a shared use area when the archer is going from one target to the next. It is not a restricted area but the signage is continually reviewed. Member Pullara suggested having the Monterra Vista HOA include information in the newsletter. Ms. Diaz-Trahan and Parks Manager James Gardner will look into this issue and determine recommendations to increase comfort level of target locations. Member Pullara distributed a document including objectives of a Parks and Recreation master plan and how the Naranja Park Plan folds into that plan including trails, recreation programming and arts. The objective is to support the comprehensive master plan and to allow the voters input from the General Plan. Focus areas are community service and strategic plan strategy to develop a comprehensive Parks & Recreation master plan. A master plan task force should develop and write a plan with staff assistance. Ms. Diaz-Trahan stated that the budget and the direction of the Town Manager and Council was focused on the Naranja Park Master Plan over the next fiscal year. She recommended that the board reframe some of the initial work and focus on the Naranja Park Update. Member Pullara commented that the plan should be on one blueprint with an overall picture. Chair Stinnett suggested that the group review how to integrate Naranja and the master plan and this should be voted on at the next meeting. 06-18-13 Parks and Recreation Advisory Board 2 b. TRAILS & SHARED USE PATHS Chair Stinnett explained that in the strategic plan, the Town Council wanted Oro Valley to become more bicycle friendly. Pima County Bicycle Advisory Committee Member Adam Wade is a member of this committee. Member Hickey is looking for ways to integrate road building and safe underpasses. Multimodal Coordinator Nancy Ellis is updating the Bicycle Plan this fall. They plan to meet with Pima County in 2014. Councilmember Snider pointed out that Pima County designations already exist in the work plan. Chair Stinnett stated that the other area of interest is west of Oro Valley along Tangerine. There are 2-3 miles from La Canada to Thornydale where Tangerine has no bike lanes. Improvements there would allow a tie into Tangerine to Twin Peaks. Development & Infrastructure Services Director Paul Keesler added that the Tangerine Project will start construction in 2016 and it has bicycle lanes. He will work with Ms. Ellis and Ms. Diaz-Trahan on this and may be able to create a linkage system for safety. There are funds budgeted next fiscal year for work on Naranja to Shannon. Mr. Wade encouraged advocacy with nearby businesses. c. RECREATIONAL PROGRAMMING AND ARTS Vice Chair Bishop, Member Hallin and Ms. Diaz-Trahan have met and discussed the following: -Venue opportunities such as the pad at Riverfront Park. -A children's program at Steam Pump Ranch in collaboration with the schools for a theatrical performance of the history of Steam Pump Ranch to be presented during the Town's 40th anniversary. - Pop up art galleries for artists to display their art in vacant buildings. Chair Stinnett suggested that the group present their top three ideas at the next meeting. d. GRANTS, PARTNERSHIPS & CEREMONIES Member Pullara, Vice Chair Bishop and Member Hallin met and discussed a website: "shapingamericasyouth.org" which has opportunities for grant partnerships and funding. They will have more information at the next meeting. Chair Stinnett requested that the group get Ms. Ellis' input and identity the top three or four grants at the next meeting. 4. DIRECTOR'S REPORT (DISCUSSION MUST BE LIMITED TO INFORMATION AND CLARIFICATION) Ms. Diaz-Trahan reported on topics relating to the following: - Oro Valley Aquatic Center - Parks - Trails/Grants - Recreation 06-18-13 Parks and Recreation Advisory Board 3 - Playful City USA designation - FY 2013/14 Budget approval - Bond Advisory Committee - Steam Pump Ranch facility rules and fee schedule 5. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS - Vanessa Beckhall from Santa Cruz Heritage Alliance to report on how land will be designated by the federal government. - Maintenance items mentioned during the Call to Audience -Archery course recommendations. 6. TENTATIVE 2014 PARKS & RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD MEETING SCHEDULE - DISCUSSION & POSSIBLE ACTION MOTION: A motion was made by Member Wickstrom and seconded by Member Pullara to approve the meeting schedule as presented. MOTION carried, 5-0. 7. SCHEDULING OF NEXT PARKS & RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD MEETING TENTATIVELY FOR TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2013 - DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION MOTION: A motion was made by Vice Chair Bishop and seconded by Member Hallin that the next meeting take place on Tuesday, September 17, 2013. MOTION carried, 5-0. ADJOURNMENT MOTION: A motion was made by Vice Chair Bishop and seconded by Member Pullara to adjourn the meeting at 7:06 p.m. Prepared by: Danielle Tanner Senior Office Specialist I hereby certify that the foregoing minutes are a true and correct copy of the minutes of the regular session of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board of Oro Valley, Arizona held on the 18th day of June 2013. I further certify that the meeting was duly called and held and that a quorum was present. 06-18-13 Parks and Recreation Advisory Board 4