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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPackets - Council Packets (1782)Stine, Michelle From: Siro!s, Andrea Sent: Thursday, March 16, 2023 1:06 PM To: Hynd, Jessica Cc: Stine, Michelle Subject: FW: Thank You! FYI Sincerely, Andrea Sirois Executive Assistant Town Manager, Mayor and Council Town of Oro Valley Direct Line: 520-229-4714 From: Linette Mock Sent: Thursday, March 16, 2023 12:37 PM To: Town Council <council@orovalleyaz.gov> Cc: Diaz-Trahan, Kristy<kdiaz-trahan@orovalleyaz.gov> Subject: Thank You! Good Morning, I wish to extend my thanks to you all for allowing me to speak to my concerns about Vistoso Trails at last nights meeting. I would like to expound a bit further as I was a bit nervous Again I would like to thank you all for making Vistoso Trails a reality. It takes a Village as they say. The proposed trailhead parking off of Vistoso Highlands: The traffic along Vistoso Highlands is very congested in the morning, construction vehicles going into Store Canyon, many cars, trucks, large and small., and again exiting in the afternoon. Many times there is such a long line that we in Stone Village have problems exiting our subdivision.. Accessing Vistoso Highlands from Rancho Vistoso Blvd. starts as a 2 lane road, then just beyond the curve, past the pond it narrows to single lanes. There are many subdivisions and golf casitas that are along Vistoso Highlands along these single lanes. With the new construction that will be done by the old golf course that will also increase the amount of traffic along Vistoso Highlands, including large trucks. In my mind, adding more traffic would be a safety concern. There are 4 parking lots planned but this one is the only one the abuts to many private homes. I would ask for your consideration to make the trail head off of Pebble Creek by the old maintenance Building. I do understand the builder needs a parking area, BUT I do not think it should be at the expense of Oro Valley Residents. If you still feel the need to have a parking lot in this area, I respectfully ask a much smaller paved lot, and not to be used for school busses. Mayor Winfield questioned why there was not a problem with traffic when the golf course was there. The entrance to that parking lot had a stop sign and the majority of traffic ended there. The traffic did not impact the subdivisions further on such as Stone Village and Fairfield. The amount of traffic and the speed of which these cars travel along Vistoso Highlands, is a very big safety concern for all, including pedestrians. Thank you in advance for reconsidering this proposed trailhead parking . Linette Mock Stone Villaue President WARNING: This email came from outside the Town of Oro Valley. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. If this looks suspicious, report it using the Phish Alert Button. Stine, Michelle From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Importance: FYI Sincerely, Andrea Sirois Executive Assistant Town Manager, Mayor and Council Town of Oro Valley Direct Line: 520-229-4714 Sirois, Andrea Wednesday, March 15, 2023 2:57 PM Stine, Michelle; Hynd, Jessica Standish, Michael FW: Input re: Vistoso Trails Nature Preserve Master Plan High From: Sent: Wednesday, March 15, 2023 2:51 PM To: Town Council <council@orovalleyaz.gov> Ce: Diaz-Trahan, Kristy <kdiaz-trahan@orovalleyaz.gov>; Cornelison, Chris <ccornelison@orovalleyaz.gov> Subject: FW: Input re: Vistoso Trails Nature Preserve Master Plan Importance: High Dear Oro Valley Mayor and Town Council, We are writing to address the current proposed Master Plan for the Vistoso Trails Nature Preserve. Below is the email/input provided to Liz Cole and Kristy Diaz Trahan on 2/10/2023 regarding the plan. We continue to oppose the current proposed plan since it does not align with the Conservation Easement and the intent for the land to remain a "nature preserve in perpetuity which includes providing an environment to support and promote natural desert vegetation and thriving wildlife". We support an ADA walking path (one path only) that aligns with the Conversation Easement and allows humans to enjoy/observe this incredible, natural environment with minimal disruption. In addition, the Town of Oro Valley is responsible for ensuring and maintaining the property per the Conservation Easement requirements. Thus, Preserve Vistoso must not be allowed to "partner" with the town in determining the final vision and future of the Vistoso Trails Nature Preserve Master Plan. They do not represent the broader community. Sincerely, Teresa Marro and Jerry Lounsbury From Sent: Friday, February 10, 2023 9:42 AM To: " <kdiaz-trahan@orovalleyaz.gov> Subject: Input re: Vistoso Trails Nature Preserve Master Plan Importance: High Hello Liz and Kristy, We are long-term residents (21 years) of Vistoso Highlands 1. In reviewing the proposed Master Plan, we have very strong concerns regarding the potential negative impact to the Natural Preservation of the land. Specifically, the development of additional walking paths to the existing former golf cart path (indicated in red and blue lines on the master plan) that will negatively impact/eliminate the presence of wildlife and natural vegetation. We were active participants in contributing to and preserving the former golf course as "natural green space" with minimum required impact/maintenance. The proposed additional walking paths are a direct contradiction to the original intent of preserving the "natural green space". Walking Paths: If there is a need for a "dirt" walking path, why is it not closely aligned/parallel to the existing concrete former golf cart path? We understand the need for a softer walking surface but this must be aligned to preserve the "existing integrity of the natural, undisturbed green space that encourages wildlife to thrive" for future generations. Thus, we are against the proposed "blue walking paths". Additionally, if the red walking path is needed, we support it to be more closely aligned with the existing concrete cart path". Further we do not agree with the additional red, dirt paths e.g., "through undisturbed dessert (washes) for the purpose of cutting walks short". This is another deterrent to wildlife to actively remain within the green space and for natural vegetation to thrive. Wildlife Viewing and Picnic Areas: Again, the overall goal is to preserve the natural wildlife population and natural green space vegetation. We do not agree with wildlife viewing area structures. To reiterate, the additional walking paths (referred to above) will eliminate the wildlife population completely. Conclusion: We only support the necessary infrastructure to maintain the wildlife population (e.g., water availability —former pond area) and natural vegetation (alignment of dirt walking path, elimination of excessive walking paths for natural vegetation to thrive). Below is the section of the OV Nature Preserve Neighbor Letter - "Beyond the Backyard" which further supports our input. The first sentence: "It is important that a nature preserve remains a natural habitat where animals, plants and other organisms can thrive". Beyond the Backyard — It is important that a nature preserve remains a natural habitat where animals, plants and other organisms can thrive. It has been observed that there are several decorative items, feeders, Sights, real estate signs, tables and chairs, etc. that have been placed in the preserve, beyond the backyard. To maintain the integrity of this natural habitat, please help us by removing any items you may have placed beyond your backyard. It has also been observed the landscaping activity, to include removal of vegetation, spraying week killer, etc. is occurring. Please refrain from this activity. Regards, Teresa Marro and Jerry Lounsbury WARNING: This email came from outside the Town of Oro Valley. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. If this looks suspicious, report it using the Phish Alert Button. 3 March 13, 2023 Dear Mayor and Councilmembers, I am writing in reference to the proposed amendments to the Parliamentary Rules and Procedures on your March 15 Town Council Agenda. At the January 4, 2023 Council meeting (during the Parliamentary Rules and Procedures discussion) Mayor Winfield asked for clarification on whether it was possible to video record meetings held in the Hopi room. The response was that "no one was there to move the camera, so the production quality was slightly poor." I assume the language on Page 10 — Section 4.8 C. "ALL MEETINGS REGULARLY CONDUCTED IN THE HOPI ROOM SHALL BE AUDIO RECORDED ONLY" was added to in response to this discussion. However, now that the revised amendments are before you again, would like to point out that the following PRAB meetings were held in the Hopi Room with a fixed camera: Six meetings held in 2021 — four Zoom meetings; Two video recorded without issues (September and November). Four meetings held in 2022 -Three video recorded without issues (March, May and August); November video recorded but no audio. Further, the January 19, 2023 GENERAL PLAN COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT ADVISORY GROUP JOINT STUDY SESSION was held in the Hopi room. There were no issues with video and audio recording. This is the link to that meeting if you would like to see the quality for yourself: httPs:/Lorova I I eyaz. n ew.swagit.com/videos/­­206064 Additionally, please note that one can no longer watch a meeting in the Hopi room live via the town website. As a resident that seeks to be informed and involved in the Town, please consider how difficult it is to follow any presentation without video. It is also impossible to identify the speaker if the Chair doesn't recognize each Board/Commission member by name. found no fault with the video recordings in the Hopi room other than November 2022. Unless there is a quality issue not yet identified, I respectfully ask that you reconsider this language and stipulate that all meetings are to be video and audio recorded. Or at the very least, provide the ability for someone to watch the meetings live as previously offered for PRAB and possibly the Budget and Finance Commission. Thank you for your time. Shirl Lamonna Oro Valley resident Stine, Michelle From: Standish, Michael Sent: Tuesday, March 14, 2023 4:22 PM To: Stine, Michelle Subject: FW: Vistoso Trails Preserve From: Sirois, Andrea <asirois@orovalleyaz.gov> Sent: Tuesday, March 14, 2023 4:15 PM To: Standish, Michael <mstandish@orovalleyaz.gov> Cc: Standish, Michael <mstandish@orovalleyaz.gov> Subject: FW: Vistoso Trails Preserve FYI Sincerely, Andrea Sirois Executive Assistant Town Manager, Mayor and Council Town of Oro Valley Direct Line: 520--229-4714 From: Shirl LAMONNA Sent: Tuesday, March 14, 2023 4:14 PM To: Town Council <councilPorovaIleyaz,gov> Subject: Vistoso Trails Preserve March 1412023 Dear Councilmember Greene, cc: Mayor and Councilmembers Thank you for expressing an interest in my views regarding the Vistoso Trails Master Plan when we spoke at the HOA Open House last month. I have copied the other members of council on my response as I don't recall providing input to Council on this topic previously. While 1 don't live on the Preserve, I fully supported TCF's acquisition of the property and transference to the Town to preserve open space within Oro Valley. It will be a gem for current and future generations to enjoy! agree with the overall sentiment to keep the Preserve simple. In my viewpoint, revegetation of the property with native plants and cacti should be the first step. This would cut down on the need to spray or cut down the invasives currently located there. Mistletoe should be removed from viable native trees on the Preserve to prevent further infestation (carried by birds) throughout Rancho Vistoso. I believe the town must secure cost estimates for each node/concept and determine the viability of reusing the old irrigation system. Converting the pond to a wetland with the help of grants is a great idea but given Arizona's drought status, we must be cautious with water usage — even reclaimed water — and ensure the cost is not a burden on Oro Valley taxpayers. Other thoughts: • There are too many new trails on the current draft plans. • The educational programs and night sky viewing should be moved to phase four. • Signage must be larger, prominently placed and include the complete set of rules — not a link to the town website for additional information. Basically, improve the appearance of the Preserve initially and add other amenities in the future. Thank you for asking. Shirl i_amonna Oro Valley resident WARNING: This email came from outside the Town of Oro Valley. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. If this looks suspicious, report it using the Phish Alert Button. z