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AGENDA
ORO VALLEY TOWN COUNCIL
SPECIAL SESSION
JULY 31, 2019
ORO VALLEY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
11000 N. LA CAÑADA DRIVE
Executive Sessions – Upon a vote of the majority of the Town Council, the Council may enter into Executive Sessions pursuant
to Arizona Revised Statutes §38-431.03 (A)(3) to obtain legal advice on matters listed on the Agenda.
SPECIAL SESSION AT OR AFTER 6:00 PM
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
UPCOMING MEETING ANNOUNCEMENTS
COUNCIL REPORTS
TOWN MANAGER'S REPORT
The Mayor and Council may consider and/or take action on the items listed below:
ORDER OF BUSINESS: MAYOR WILL REVIEW THE ORDER OF THE MEETING
INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
CALL TO AUDIENCE – At this time, any member of the public is allowed to address the Mayor and Town Council on any issue
not listed on today’s agenda. Pursuant to the Arizona Open Meeting Law, individual Council Members may ask Town Staff to
review the matter, ask that the matter be placed on a future agenda, or respond to criticism made by speakers. However, the
Mayor and Council may not discuss or take legal action on matters raised during “Call to Audience.” In order to speak during
“Call to Audience” please specify what you wish to discuss when completing the blue speaker card.
PRESENTATIONS
1.Presentation - Oro Valley Little League U11 State Champions
CONSENT AGENDA
(Consideration and/or possible action)
A.Minutes - July 17, 2019
B.Resolution No. (R)19-37, approving the Agenda Committee assignment for the period of September 1,
2019 to November 30, 2019
C.Resolution No. (R)19-38, accepting the retirement notification from Chief of Police Daniel G. Sharp
D.Resolution No. (R)19-36, appointing Town Manager Mary Jacobs as the Applicant Agent for the Federal
Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Department of Emergency Military Affairs (DEMA) for the
Lambert Lane Dip Crossing Reconstruction Project
E.Resolution No. (R)19-40, authorizing and approving a sewer deed of easement agreement between the
Town of Oro Valley and the Hilton El Conquistador
REGULAR AGENDA
1.AMENDING THE ZONING CODE, CHAPTER 28, RELATED TO SIGNS IN THE RIGHT-OF-WAY
A. RESOLUTION NO. (R)19-39, DECLARING THE PROPOSED ZONING CODE AMENDMENT TO CHAPTER 28,
RELATED TO SIGNS IN THE RIGHT-OF-WAY, PROVIDED IN EXHIBIT "A" WITHIN ATTACHMENT 1 AND FILED
WITH THE TOWN CLERK, A PUBLIC RECORD
B. PUBLIC HEARING: ORDINANCE NO. (O)19-06, DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION AMENDING CHAPTER
28 OF THE ZONING CODE, RELATED TO SIGNS IN THE RIGHT-OF-WAY, PROVIDED IN EXHIBIT "A" WITHIN
ATTACHMENT 2
2.DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING THE POLICE CHIEF RECRUITMENT PROCESS
3.PRESENTATION AND POSSIBLE ADOPTION OF THE REVISED COMPREHENSIVE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
STRATEGY (CEDS)
4.DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION TO DIRECT THE BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMISSION ON AREA(S) TO
STUDY AND SUBSEQUENTLY REPORT BACK TO THE TOWN COUNCIL WITH ITS CONCLUSIONS AND
RECOMMENDATIONS THEREON
5.DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION TO DIRECT STAFF TO SEEK AN EXTENSION OF DEADLINE FOR
ANNEXATION OF STATE LAND TANGERINE AREAS
6.DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING THE TOWN OF ORO VALLEY COMMUNITY CENTER AND
GOLF OPERATIONS (Public comment will be accepted during this item)
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS (The Council may bring forth general topics for future meeting agendas. Council may not discuss,
deliberate or take any action on the topics presented pursuant to ARS 38-431.02H)
CALL TO AUDIENCE – At this time, any member of the public is allowed to address the Mayor and Town Council on any issue
not listed on today’s agenda. Pursuant to the Arizona Open Meeting Law, individual Council Members may ask Town Staff to
review the matter, ask that the matter be placed on a future agenda, or respond to criticism made by speakers. However, the
Mayor and Council may not discuss or take legal action on matters raised during “Call to Audience.” In order to speak during
“Call to Audience” please specify what you wish to discuss when completing the blue speaker card.
EXECUTIVE SESSION - Pursuant to ARS 38-431.03(A)(3) and (A)(4) regarding economic development matters
RESUME SPECIAL SESSION
ADJOURNMENT
The Mayor and Council may, at the discretion of the meeting chairperson, discuss any Agenda item.
POSTED: 7/26/19 at 5:00 p.m. by pp
When possible, a packet of agenda materials as listed above is available for public inspection at least 24 hours prior to the
Council meeting in the office of the Town Clerk between the hours of 8:00 a.m. – 5:00p.m.
The Town of Oro Valley complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). If any person with a disability needs any type of
accommodation, please notify the Town Clerk’s Office at least five days prior to the Council meeting at 229-4700.
INSTRUCTIONS TO SPEAKERS
Members of the public have the right to speak during any posted public hearing. However, those items not listed as a
public hearing are for consideration and action by the Town Council during the course of their business meeting.
Members of the public may be allowed to speak on these topics at the discretion of the Chair.
If you wish to address the Town Council on any item(s) on this agenda, please complete a speaker card located on the Agenda
table at the back of the room and give it to the Town Clerk. Please indicate on the speaker card which item number and topic
you wish to speak on, or if you wish to speak during “Call to Audience”, please specify what you wish to discuss when
completing the blue speaker card.
Please step forward to the podium when the Mayor announces the item(s) on the agenda which you are interested in addressing.
1. For the record, please state your name and whether or not you are a Town resident.
2. Speak only on the issue currently being discussed by Council. Please organize your speech, you will only be allowed to
address the Council once regarding the topic being discussed.
3. Please limit your comments to 3 minutes.
4. During “Call to Audience” you may address the Council on any issue you wish.
5. Any member of the public speaking must speak in a courteous and respectful manner to those present.
Thank you for your cooperation.
Town Council Special Session 1.
Meeting Date:07/31/2019
Presentation - Oro Valley Little League U11 State Champions
Subject
Presentation - Oro Valley Little League U11 State Champions
Summary
Attachments
No file(s) attached.
Town Council Special Session A.
Meeting Date:07/31/2019
Requested by: Mike Standish Submitted By:Michelle Stine, Town Clerk's Office
Department:Town Clerk's Office
SUBJECT:
Minutes - July 17, 2019
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
N/A
BACKGROUND OR DETAILED INFORMATION:
N/A
FISCAL IMPACT:
N/A
SUGGESTED MOTION:
I MOVE to approve (approve, with the following changes) the July 17 minutes.
Attachments
7-17-19 Draft Minutes
D R A F T
MINUTES
ORO VALLEY TOWN COUNCIL
REGULAR SESSION
JULY 17, 2019
ORO VALLEY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
11000 N. LA CAÑADA DRIVE
REGULAR SESSION AT OR AFTER 6:00 PM
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Winfield called the meeting to order at 6:01 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Present: Joseph C. Winfield, Mayor
Melanie Barrett, Vice-Mayor
Joyce Jones-Ivey, Councilmember (attended via phone)
Josh Nicolson, Councilmember
Rhonda Piña, Councilmember
Bill Rodman, Councilmember (attended via phone)
Steve Solomon, Councilmember
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Winfield led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.
UPCOMING MEETING ANNOUNCEMENTS
Town Clerk Mike Standish announced the upcoming Town meetings.
COUNCIL REPORTS
No Council reports received.
TOWN MANAGER'S REPORT
Town Manager Mary Jacobs congratulated Town Staff and Golder Ranch Fire District for providing an
outstanding July 4th event. Ms. Jacobs also announced that the July 24th Town Council Special Session
would be held at the Oro Valley Church of the Nazarene. This event will be streamed live via the Town's
website.
Town Clerk Mike Standish announced that new artwork was on display in the Council Chambers by artist
Sandra Mason.
ORDER OF BUSINESS
7/17/19 Minutes, Town Council Regular / Study Session 1
ORDER OF BUSINESS
Mayor Winfield reviewed the order of business and stated the order would stand as posted.
INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
There were no informational items.
CALL TO AUDIENCE
Oro Valley resident Greg Kishi spoke regarding the Town's golf courses and respective finance
documents.
PRESENTATIONS
1.Proclamation - Drowning Impact Awareness Month
Mayor Winfield proclaimed August 2019 as Drowning Impact Awareness Month.
Advisory Council member with the Drowning Prevention Coalition of Arizona Tracy Koslowski and Golder
Ranch Fire District Captain Adam Jarrold accepted the proclamation.
2.Presentation by the Town of Oro Valley and On Your Left Fitness to the Southern Arizona Veterans and
First Responders Living Memorial LLC
Strategic Initiatives Manager Amanda Jacobs and Mark Stark from On Your Left Fitness provided a brief
overview of the 3rd Annual Veterans and First Responders 5K and presented a check to The Southern
Arizona Veterans and First Responders Living Memorial LLC.
3.Presentation and possible discussion of the Town's Fiscal Year 2018/19 Financial Update through
May 2019
Administrative Services Director/CFO Stacey Lemos presented item # 3 and included the following:
- General Fund
- General Fund Highlights
- Highway Fund
- Highway Fund Highlights
- Community Center Fund
- Community Center Fund Highlights
Discussion ensued amongst Council and staff regarding item # 3.
CONSENT AGENDA
A.Minutes - June 19, 2019
B.Resolution No. (R)19-32, approving an intergovernmental agreement for the continued provision of animal
control services between the Town of Oro Valley and Pima County
C.Resolution No. (R)19-33, authorizing the Town of Oro Valley to enter into an Intergovernmental Grant
Agreement (IGA) with the City of Tucson (COT) for the purposes of coordinating federal financial aid to
obtain three (3) new replacement vehicles using Federal Transit Administration Grant #AZ-2019-002-00
7/17/19 Minutes, Town Council Regular / Study Session 2
D.Resolution No. (R)19-34, authorizing and approving an intergovernmental agreement between the Town of
Oro Valley and Pima County regarding payment for the incarceration of municipal prisoners
E.Resolution No. (R)19-35, authorizing and approving a High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA) grant
agreement with the City of Tucson, allowing for one (1) officer to be assigned to the Pima County HIDTA
Investigative Task Force (PCHITF)
Motion by Councilmember Steve Solomon, seconded by Councilmember Rhonda Piña to approve
Consent Agenda items (A - E).
Vote: 7 - 0 Carried
REGULAR AGENDA
1.PUBLIC HEARING: DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING AN APPLICATION FOR A
SERIES 6 (BAR) LIQUOR LICENSE FOR ALL SEASONS OF ORO VALLEY, LOCATED AT 1734 E.
INNOVATION PARK DRIVE
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 Josh Nicolson, seconded by Councilmember Steve Solomon to recommend
approval of the issuance of a Series 6 Liquor License to the Arizona Department of Liquor Licenses and
Control for Ryan Witner Anderson for All Seasons of Oro Valley, located at 1734 E. Innovation Park Drive.
Vote: 7 - 0 Carried
2.PUBLIC HEARING: DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING AN APPLICATION FOR A
NEW SERIES 12 (RESTAURANT) LIQUOR LICENSE FOR CHARRED PIE WOOD FIRED PIZZA
KITCHEN, LOCATED AT 12125 N. ORACLE ROAD, STE 105
Town Clerk Mike Standish presented item #2.
Mayor Winfield opened the public hearing.
No comments were received.
Mayor Winfield closed the public hearing.
Motion by Councilmember Rhonda Piña, seconded by Councilmember Josh Nicolson to approve the
issuance of a Series 12 Liquor License to the Arizona Department of Liquor Licenses and Control for Lisa
Louise Shapouri for Charred Pie Wood Fired Pizza Kitchen, located at 12125 N. Oracle Road, Ste 105.
Vote: 7 - 0 Carried
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
No items received.
CALL TO AUDIENCE
7/17/19 Minutes, Town Council Regular / Study Session 3
No comments received.
ADJOURNMENT OF THE REGULAR SESSION
Motion by Vice-Mayor Melanie Barrett, seconded by Councilmember Josh Nicolson to adjourn the
Regular Session at 6:39 p.m.
Vote: 7 - 0 Carried
STUDY SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Winfield called the Study Session to order at 6:40 p.m.
STUDY SESSION AGENDA
1.PRESENTATION BY THE ARIZONA COMMERCE AUTHORITY, SUN CORRIDOR, INC. AND PIMA
COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STAFF AND POSSIBLE DISCUSSION REGARDING ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES
Councilmember Piña gave a brief overview of item #1.
Town Manager Mary Jacobs gave a brief summary of item #1 and introduced the following
representatives, Vice President of the Arizona Commerce Authority (ACA) Krista McCarvey, Pima County
Director of Economic Development John Moffatt and President of Sun Corridor Joe Snell.
Ms. McCarvey started the presentation of item #1 and included the following:
- ACA Mission
- Five-Year Goals
- Industries & Markets
- ACA Results 2011-2018
- FY '19 YTD Results
- ACA FY ' 19 Client Highlights
- Foundation for Success
- Why Arizona
- Pro-Innovation Policies
- Institute for Automated Mobility (IAM)
- Pro-Business Environment
- Strategic Location
- Top Talent
- World-Class Education
- Exceptional Quality of Life
- Financial Program Highlights
- Incentives
- Total Pipeline by Industry
- Total Pipeline by Project Type
- 2019 Arizona Forecast
Mr. Moffatt continued the presentation and provided the following information;
- Pima County Economic Development Plan Goals
- Overcoming Limitations
- Workforce - Our Greatest Challenge
- Education
- Why Oro Valley
7/17/19 Minutes, Town Council Regular / Study Session 4
Mr. Snell provided an overview of Sun Corridor Inc. and concluded the presentation regarding Economic
Development Activities.
Discussion ensued amongst Council, staff, Mr. Snell, Ms. McCarvey and Mr. Moffatt.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Winfield adjourned the meeting at 8:10 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 / study session of
the Town of Oro Valley Council of Oro Valley, Arizona held on the 17th day of July, 2019. I further certify that the
meeting was duly called and held and that a quorum was present.
Dated this _____ day of ____________________, 2019.
___________________________
Michael Standish, CMC
Town Clerk
7/17/19 Minutes, Town Council Regular / Study Session 5
Town Council Special Session B.
Meeting Date:07/31/2019
Requested by: Mike Standish Submitted By:Mike Standish, Town Clerk's Office
Department:Town Clerk's Office
SUBJECT:
Resolution No. (R)19-37, approving the Agenda Committee assignment for the period of September 1,
2019 to November 30, 2019
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
Per the Town Council Parliamentary Rules and Procedures & Code of Conduct, the Town Council shall set and
approve the Agenda Committee meeting assignments. Attached is the proposed Agenda Committee meeting
assignment of Vice Mayor Barrett for the period of September 1, 2019 to November 30, 2019.
BACKGROUND OR DETAILED INFORMATION:
N/A
FISCAL IMPACT:
N/A
SUGGESTED MOTION:
I MOVE to (APPROVE or DENY) Resolution No. (R)19-37, approving the Agenda Committee assignment for the
period of September 1, 2019 to November 30, 2019.
Attachments
(R)19-37 Agenda Committee Assignment
RESOLUTION NO. (R)19-37
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF ORO VALLEY,
ARIZONA, ASSIGNING VICE MAYOR MELANIE BARRETT TO THE AGENDA
COMMITTEE FOR THE PERIOD OF SEPTEMBER 1, 2019 THROUGH NOVEMBER
30, 2019; AND DIRECTING THE TOWN MANAGER, TOWN CLERK, TOWN LEGAL
SERVICES DIRECTOR, OR THEIR DULY AUTHORIZED OFFICERS AND AGENTS
TO TAKE ALL STEPS NECESSARY TO CARRY OUT THE PURPOSES AND INTENT
OF THIS RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, on September 19, 2001, the Mayor and Council adopted the Town Counc il
Parliamentary Rules and Procedures and Code of Conduct; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to section 5.2 (A) Town Council Parliamentary Rules and Procedures &
Code of Conduct , the Town Council shall set and approve the agenda committee meeting
assignments; and
WHEREAS, Town Council wishes to assign Vice Mayor Melanie Barrett to the agenda
committee for the period of September 1, 2019 through November 30, 2019.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the Town of Oro
Valley, Arizona, as follows:
SECTION 1. That Vice Mayor Melanie Barrett is hereby assigned to the Agenda Committee for
the period of September 1, 2019 through November 30, 2019.
SECTION 2. That the Town Manager, Town Clerk, Town Legal Services Director, or their duly
authorized officers and agents to take all steps necessary to carry out the purposes
and intent of this resolution.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Mayor and Town Council of the Town of Oro Valley,
Arizona , this 31st day of July, 2019.
TOWN OF ORO VALLEY
___________________________
Joseph C. Winfield, Mayor
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM :
____________________________ __________________________________
Michael Standish, Town Clerk Tobin Sidles, Legal Services Director
Town Council Special Session C.
Meeting Date:07/31/2019
Requested by: Chris Brady Submitted By:Chris Brady, Human Resources
Department:Human Resources
SUBJECT:
Resolution No. (R)19-38, accepting the retirement notification from Chief of Police Daniel G. Sharp
RECOMMENDATION:
Town Council approval is recommended.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
Chief of Police, Daniel G. Sharp, has submitted his Retirement Notification with an effective date of February 21,
2020.
BACKGROUND OR DETAILED INFORMATION:
Chief of Police, Daniel G. Sharp, has honorably served the Town of Oro Valley and its residents for 20 years. Chief
Sharp submitted his Retirement Notification to the Mayor and Council and Town Manager, giving a one (1) year
notice before his effective retirement date.
FISCAL IMPACT:
N/A
SUGGESTED MOTION:
I MOVE to (APPROVE WITH GRATITUDE or DENY) Resolution No. (R)19-38, accepting the retirement notification
from the Chief of Police, Daniel G. Sharp.
Attachments
(R)19-38 Chief Sharp Retirement Resolution
Retirement Notification
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RESOLUTION NO. (R )19-38
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE
TOWN OF ORO VALLEY, ARIZONA, ACCEPTING THE
RETIREMENT NOTIFICATION FROM CHIEF OF POLICE,
DANIEL G. SHARP, EFFECTIVE FEBRUARY 21, 2020; AND
DIRECTING THE TOWN MANAGER, TOWN CLERK AND
TOWN LEGAL SERVICES DIRECTOR, OR THEIR DULY
AUTHORIZED OFFICERS AND AGENTS TO TAKE ALL STEPS
NECESSARY TO CARRY OUT THE PURPOSES AND INTENT
OF THIS RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, Chief of Police, Daniel G. Sharp has honorably served the Town of Oro
Valley and its residents for 20 years; and
WHEREAS, on February 20, 2019, Chief Sharp submitted his Retirement Notification,
attached hereto as Exhibit “A” and incorporated herein by reference, to the Mayor and
Council and the Town Manager, giving a one (1) year notice be fore his effective
retirement date; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council hereby accepts Chief Sharp’s Retirement
Notification with an effective retirement date of February 21, 2020 .
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the Town of
Oro Valley, that:
SECTION 1. Chief of Police, Daniel G. Sharp’s Retirement Notification, attached hereto
as Exhibit “A” is hereby accepted.
SECTION 2. The Town Manager, Town Clerk, Town Legal Services Director, or their
duly authorized officers and agents are hereby authorized and directed to
take all steps necessary to carry out the purposes and intent of this
resolution.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Mayor and Council of the Town of Oro Valley,
Arizona, this 31st day of July, 2019.
TOWN OF ORO VALLEY
____________________________________
Joseph C. Winfield, Mayor
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ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
_____________________________ ____________________________________
Michael Standish, Town Clerk Tobin Sidles, Legal Services Director
_____________________________ ____________________________________
Date Date
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EXHIBIT “A”
Town Council Special Session D.
Meeting Date:07/31/2019
Requested by: Mike Todnem
Submitted By:Mike Todnem, Community Development & Public Works
Department:Community Development & Public Works
SUBJECT:
Resolution No. (R)19-36, appointing Town Manager Mary Jacobs as the Applicant Agent for the Federal
Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Department of Emergency Military Affairs (DEMA) for the
Lambert Lane Dip Crossing Reconstruction Project
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
The Town of Oro Valley has been awarded a $220,909.50 FEMA/DEMA grant for the Lambert Lane Dip Crossing
Reconstruction project. FEMA/DEMA has requested that the Town update its Applicant Agent to the current Town
Manager, Mary Jacobs, for signatures on all required paperwork (i.e. reimbursement requests, audit results, etc.).
FEMA/DEMA requires that the Town officially change the Applicant Agent with a resolution of the Town Council.
BACKGROUND OR DETAILED INFORMATION:
The Lambert Lane Dip Crossing Reconstruction is a stabilization project to protect a 180' section of Lambert Lane
from shoulder erosion and potential undermining of asphalt pavement. This area became a life safety issue after
monsoon storms of 2018 washed out shoulder material and exposed and undermined asphalt pavement.
Stabilization will consist of an asphalt paved shoulder, concrete toe downs, drop structure and a rock (reno)
mattress for the length of the project.
This project is identified within the current adopted Capital Improvement Program (CIP) budget.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Approval of this resolution will allow the Town of Oro Valley to receive $220,909.50 of FEMA/DEMA funding to
offset costs of the associated project in the total amount of $294,546.00.
SUGGESTED MOTION:
I MOVE to (APPROVE or DENY) Resolution No. (R)19-36, appointing Town Manager Mary Jacobs as the Applicant
Agent for the Federal Emergency Management Agency, Department of Emergency and Military Affairs for the
Lambert Lane Dip Crossing Reconstruction project.
Attachments
(R)19-36 Resolution
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RESOLUTION NO. (R)19-36
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE
TOWN OF ORO VALLEY, ARIZONA, APPOINTING THE TOWN
MANAGER, MARY JACOBS AS APPLICANT AGENT FOR THE
FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY,
DEPARTMENT OF EMERGENCY MILITARY AFFAIRS OF THE
LAM BERT LANE DIP CROSSING RECONSTRUCTION
PROJECT; AND DIRECTING THE TOWN MANAGER, TOWN
CLERK, TOWN LEGAL SERVICES DIRECTOR, OR THEIR
DULY AUTHORIZED OFFICERS AND AGENTS TO TAKE ALL
STEPS NECESSARY TO CARRY OUT THE PURPOSES AND
INTENT OF THIS RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Department of
Emergency Military Affairs (DEMA) approved a $220,909.50 award for the Lambert
Lane Dip Crossing Reconstruction project (the “Project”); and
WHEREAS, the Lambert Lane Dip Crossing Reconstruction is a stabilization project
that is meant to protect a 180 foot section of Lambert Lane from shoulder erosion and
potential undermining of asphalt pavement which had previously occurred during the
2018 monsoons; and
WHEREAS, Mayor and Council previously appointed former Interim Town Manager,
Greg Caton, as Applicant Agent for the Lomas De Oro Wash Project; and
WHEREAS, DEMA requests that the Town update its Applicant Agent for signatures
regarding any reimbursement requests, reimbursement funds, inspection results, or other
necessary documents for the Project; and
WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the Town to appoint Mary Jacobs, Town
Manager, as Applicant Agent for the Lambert Lane Dip Crossing Reconstruction project.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT R ESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the Town of
Oro Valley that:
SECTION 1. Mary Jacobs, Town Manager, is hereby appointed Applicant Agent for
signatures regarding any remaining paperwork, reimbursement requests,
reimbursements funds, inspections results or other necessary documents
submitted to the Town by the Department of Emergency Military Affairs
for the Lambert Lane Dip Crossing Reconstruction project.
SECTION 2. The Town Manager, Town Clerk, Town Legal Services Director, or their
duly authorized officers and agents are hereby authorized and directed to
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take all steps necessary to carry out the purposes and intent of this
resolution.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Mayor and Council of the Town of Oro Valley,
Arizona, this 31st day of July, 2019
TOWN OF ORO VALLEY
Joseph C. Winfield, Mayor
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Michael Standish, Town Clerk Tobin Sidles, Legal Services Director
Date: Date:
Town Council Special Session E.
Meeting Date:07/31/2019
Requested by: J.J. Johnston
Submitted By:David Laws, Community and Economic Development
Department:Community and Economic Development
SUBJECT:
Resolution No. (R)19-40, authorizing and approving a sewer deed of easement agreement between the
Town of Oro Valley and the Hilton El Conquistador
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
The Hilton El Conquistador has requested approval of a deed of easement agreement (Exhibit "A") for construction
and associated maintenance of a proposed private sewer line across a portion of the adjacent Town owned golf
course. The sewer line will be constructed, owned and maintained by the Hilton El Conquistador for service to the
new spa building, which is under construction. The new sewer line will connect into an existing sewer line that is
also owned and maintained by the Hilton El Conquistador, which also has an alignment across Town property for
service to the Last Territory building. Please refer to the location map in Attachment 2 for details.
BACKGROUND OR DETAILED INFORMATION:
The Hilton El Conquistador is constructing a new spa facility near the southwest corner of El Conquistador Way and
Lipscomb Way. A new private sewer line to serve the facility has been proposed to connect into another existing
sewer line that is in near proximity and south of the new building; refer to the location map in Attachment 2 for
details. The proposed sewer line will be constructed, owned and maintained by the Hilton El Conquistador. The
existing sewer line that crosses through the Town owned golf course is also owned and maintained by the Hilton El
Conquistador and provides sewer service for the existing Last Territory building. The segment of existing sewer line
through Town owned property lies within an existing utility easement and has capacity to serve to the new spa
facility.
Construction of the proposed sewer line will not affect the public’s use of the golf course. The golf course is
currently closed and is scheduled to re-open to the public on November 1st. Construction of the proposed sewer
line is anticipated to begin in early August and will take approximately 3 weeks to complete, including restoration of
the course to pre-construction conditions.
FISCAL IMPACT:
No fiscal impact to the Town is anticipated in granting this easement.
SUGGESTED MOTION:
I MOVE to (APPROVE or DENY) Resolution No. (R)19-40, authorizing and approving a Sewer Deed of Easement
Agreement between the Town of Oro Valley and the Hilton El Conquistador.
Attachments
(R)19-40 Resolution
Exhibit A
Exhibit A
Attachment 2
RESOLUTION NO. (R)1 9 -40
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF
ORO VALLEY, ARIZONA, AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING A DEED
OF EASEMENT BETWEEN THE TOWN OF ORO VALLEY AND HSL
EL CONQUISTADOR, LLC; AND DIRECTING THE TOWN MANAGER,
TOWN CLERK, TOWN LEGAL SERVICES DIRECTOR, OR THEIR
DULY AUTHORIZED OFFICERS AND AGENTS TO TAKE ALL STEPS
NECESSARY TO CARRY OUT THE PURPOSES AND INTENT OF THIS
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, the Town owns the land located on a portion of the Southwest Quarter of Section
18, Township 12 South, Range 14 East, Gila and Salt River Meridian, Pima County, Arizona;
and
WHEREAS, the Town desires to grant a Deed of Easement for the limited purpose of the
installation, maintenance and, in the future and at the sole discretion of HSL El Conquis tador,
LLC, possible removal of a private sanitary sewer line; and
WHEREAS, the Deed of Easement, attached hereto as Exhibit "A" grants HSL El Conquistador,
LLC, rights to install, maintain and, in the future and at the sole discretion of HSL El
Conquistador, LLC, possibly remove a private sewer line crossing under a parcel of land situated
in the Town of Oro Valley, State of Arizona; and
WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the Town to grant the Deed of Easement to HSL El
Conquistador, LLC, to install, maintain and, in the future and at the sole discretion of HSL El
Conquistador, LLC, possibly remove a private sewer line, including to promote general health,
safety and welfare of town residents by allowing the HSL property to hook into the sanitary
sewer system.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the Town of Oro
Valley:
SECTION 1. That the Deed of Easement between the Town of Oro Valley and HSL El
Conquistador, LLC, attached hereto as Exhibit “A” and incorporated herein by
this reference, is hereby authorized and approved.
SECTION 2. The Town Manager, Town Clerk, Town Legal Services Director, or their duly
authorized officers and agents are hereby authorized and directed to take all steps
necessary to carry out the purposes and intent of this resolution.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Mayor and Town Council of the Town of Oro Valley,
Arizona, this 31st day of July, 2019.
TOWN OF ORO VALLEY
___________________________________
Joseph C. Winfield, Mayor
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM :
Michael Standish, Town Clerk Tobin Sidles, Legal Services Director
____________________________________ _____________________________________
Date Date
EXHIBIT “A”
DEED OF EASEMENT
THIS DEED OF EASEMENT is made between the Town of Oro Valley , Arizona, a
municipal corporation ("Grantor") and HSL El Conquistador , LLC, an Arizona Limited Liability
Company, ("Grantee"), collectively ("the parties"). The parties agree as follows:
WHEREAS , Grantee is the owner of a portion of the Southwest Quarter of Section 18,
Township 12 South, Range 14 East, Gila and Salt River Meridian, Pima County, Arizona (the
“Dominant Estate”).
WHEREAS , Grantee is interested in developing a new building on the Dominant Estate ,
which will require that the new building be connected to the sanitary sewer system.
WHEREAS , other buildings Grantee operates in the same area are connected to a
private sanitary sewer line owned by Grantee. This existing private sewer line crosses property
owned by the Town which property lies adjacent to the Dominant Estate and lies within a
dedicated easement between Grantee and the Town as Grantor.
WHEREAS, Grantee requests that the Town allow Grantee to access its own existing
private sewer line to effectuate a connection between its new building and the sanitary sewer
system.
WHEREAS, allowing the connection between Grantee’s new facilities and the sanitary
sewer system will promote g eneral health, safety, and welfare of the Town’s residents.
WHEREAS , to connect its proposed building with the existing private sewer line located
under the surface of the Town’s property, HSL will construct a private sewer line.
WHEREAS , the Town wishes to allow Grantee access to its own existing private sewer
line to facilitate the construction of Grantee’s new building.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the following and the mutual conditions set forth
in this Deed of Easement, Grantor does hereby grant an Easement to Grantee subject to the
conditions set forth in this Deed of Easement.
Conditions:--
1. Grantor hereby grants and conveys to Grantee an Easement over the property
described in Exhibit “A” (the “Easement Property”). The Easement conveyed herein
shall be appurtenant to the Dominant Estate; except as expressly limited herein, all
easements and rights described in this Deed of Easement are easements and rights
running with the land, perpetually in force and effect, and at all times shall inure to the
benefit of, and are binding on, Grantee and Grantor, and their successors and assigns,
respectively.
2. Grantee shall be permitted to use the Easement Property only for the purposes
described in Exhibit "A".
3. All modifications and/or alterations to the Easement Property shall be the sole cost and
expense of Grantee. Grantee shall repair and restore the Easement Property to a like
and equivalent condition as existed prior to any construction or maintenance activity it
undertakes and shall be responsible for any damage, claims or loss occurring on the
Easement Property during the term of this Easement caused by Grantee's negligent use
of the Eas ement Property or by the negligent acts or conduct of its employees, agents,
contractors or assigns.
4. Grantor warrants that it owns the existing sewer line to which it seeks to connect its
new development or otherwise has the right to connect into that l ine; Grantor further
acknowledges that the Town has no authority to authorize the “tap” into the existing
sewer line.
5. For any scheduled construction on the Easement, Grantee shall provide Grantor a
minimum of thirty (30) days ’ notice. Emergency repairs shall not require advanced
notice of any kind, however, Grantee shall notify Grantor within the 24 hours following
the commencement of any emergency repair activities.
6. Grantee shall construct the private sewer line in accordance with applicable federal,
state and local laws, Town code and regulations and obtain any permits as may be
required. All permits obtained shall be at Grantee ’s expense.
7. Grantee shall maintain its sewer lines in a good, clean and safe condition, and in
compliance with all applicable laws and regulations. Grantee further acknowledges that
the sewer lines must be of adequate design to satisfy all applicable code requirements
and must be maintained and used in accordance with industry sta ndards to ensure
proper operation. Maintenance, repairs or replacements shall be made to the sewer
lines as may be necessary or appropriate from time to time to keep the sewer lines in
commercially reasonable condition and good repair and operating as des igned.
8. Grantor shall provide adequate access to all sewer lines located under the surface of its
property as may be required for reasonable maintenance by Grantee.
9. Nothing contained in this Deed of Easement shall be construed as granting title to the
subject land owned by Grantor.
10. Grantee shall abide by all applicable federal, state and local ordinances, statues and
regulations.
11. Approval of this Deed of Easement is subject to compliance with all conditions and
provisions of approved plans and specifications.
12. Grantee shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless Grantor, its officers, employees and
agents from and against any and all suits, actions, legal or administrative proceedings,
claims demands or damages of any kind or nature in all circu mstances , even when
Grantor is negligent, arising out of the Property through which the Easement passes,
which suits or actions are attributed to any act or omission of Grantee, its agents,
employees, or any one acting under its direction, control or on its behalf.
13. Any notice required or permitted to be given pursuant to this Deed of Easement shall be
in writing and shall be served by certified mail upon the other party. When served by
certified mail service shall be conclusively deemed made five (5) days after posting
thereof in the United States mail, postage prepaid, addressed to the party to whom such
notice is to be given as hereinafter provided.
IF TO GRANTEE:
HSL El Conquistador, LLC
IF TO GRANTOR:
Director of Development Infrastruc ture Services
Town of Oro Valley
11000 N. La Canada Drive
Oro Valley, Arizona 85737
Legal Services Director
Town of Oro Valley
11000 N. La Canada Drive
Oro Valley, Arizona 85737
Or to such other respective addresses as either party may from time to time designate
in writing and in accordance with this notice provision.
14. This Deed of Easement is subject to A.R.S. § 38-511 which provides for cancellation of
contracts by Grantor for certain conflicts of interest.
15. This is the entire Deed of Easement between the Parties. If any portion(s) of this Deed of
Easement is (are) later found to be invalid or unenforceable, such portion(s) shall be null
and void and without any effect on the rest of the Deed of Easement which shall
continue in full force and effect.
16. Upon execution by the Parties, Grantee shall at its sole cost and expense have the Deed
of Easement recorded in the Office of the Pima County Recorder.
17. In the event Grantee discontinues use of the Easement for the purposes described in
Exhibit "A" Grantee's Easement rights conveyed herein shall become null and void.
IN W ITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Deed of Easement as of this
day of , 2019.
GRANTEE
HSL El Conquistador, LLC
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County of Pima )
On this day of , 2019, before me personally appeared
, whose identity was proven to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence
to be the person who he or she claims to be, and acknowledged that he or she signed the
above/attached document.
Notary Public
TOWN OF ORO VALLEY
Joseph C. Winfield, Mayor
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Michael Standish, Town Clerk Tobin Sidles, Legal Services Director
Date: Date:
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Attachment 2
Town Council Special Session 1.
Meeting Date:07/31/2019
Requested by: Bayer Vella, Community and Economic Development
Case Number: OV1802844
SUBJECT:
AMENDING THE ZONING CODE, CHAPTER 28, RELATED TO SIGNS IN THE RIGHT-OF-WAY
A. RESOLUTION NO. (R)19-39, DECLARING THE PROPOSED ZONING CODE AMENDMENT TO CHAPTER 28,
RELATED TO SIGNS IN THE RIGHT-OF-WAY, PROVIDED IN EXHIBIT "A" WITHIN ATTACHMENT 1 AND
FILED WITH THE TOWN CLERK, A PUBLIC RECORD
B. PUBLIC HEARING: ORDINANCE NO. (O)19-06, DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION AMENDING
CHAPTER 28 OF THE ZONING CODE, RELATED TO SIGNS IN THE RIGHT-OF-WAY, PROVIDED IN EXHIBIT
"A" WITHIN ATTACHMENT 2
RECOMMENDATION:
The Planning and Zoning Commission has recommended approval.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
Item A. This item is an administrative requirement declaring the proposed code amendment a public record
(Attachment 1, Exhibit "A" Resolution).
Item B. The purpose of this item is to consider proposed revisions to the zoning code standards related to signs in
the right-of-way (Attachment 2, Exhibit "A" Ordinance).
The first part of the proposed revisions are related to the standards for signs that are currently allowed in the
right-of-way, which are primarily due to changes in the state and federal laws. Within our right-of-way, the Town is
only allowed to regulate the placement, size and duration of the sign, but not the content on the sign. However, this
relatively new legal standard does not apply to private property. In summary, the proposed revisions are intended to
bring the zoning code in line with state and federal laws for signs in the right-of-way.
The second part of the code amendment is related to a proposal to allow monument and entryway signs in the
right-of-way. The proposal was included in the draft code due to a request from a local church.
The revised standards in the proposed draft code (Attachment 2) are only related to signs in the right-of-way. A
right-of-way is a section of land dedicated to a public entity, such as the Town or state, to allow for roads, sidewalks,
utilities and other related public facilities. A right-of-way is usually wider than the actual paved surface of the road
and generally includes the sidewalk or multi-use path, and a landscaped or natural desert area as shown in
the following aerial photo.
The Zoning Code has always allowed certain types of signs within the right-of-way, such as temporary signs and
permanent kiosk signs as shown below. The proposal allows the same size and types of signs without regard to
content.
The amendment also proposes adding two new sign types in the right-of-way under limited circumstances;
Monument and Entryway signs. Examples of a Monument sign and an Entryway sign are provided in the photos
below. Generally, Monument signs are placed on the private property of a commercial development and Entryway
signs are placed on the private property of a residential subdivision. On private property, the content on the sign
may be legally regulated. However, once a sign is in the right-of-way, the message can no longer be regulated. The
aim is to enable use of these signs only when the right-of-way is so wide or contains other site conditions
that substantially impede visibility.
BACKGROUND OR DETAILED INFORMATION:
For clarity, this review of sign standards is divided into two parts. The first part contains the types of signs currently
allowed in the right-of-way and revisions due to the State and Federal changes, which serve as the basis for the
proposed changes. Second, is the proposal to allow either monument or entryway signs in the right-of-way under
specific circumstances.
Part 1: Signs Currently Allowed in the Right-of-Way
The Zoning Code allows certain types of signs in the right-of-way, which are listed below and detailed in Attachment
3.
Political sign zones and non-commercial signs (outside of the sign zones)1.
Non-commercial signs2.
Off-site real estate3.
Special event4.
Sign walkers5.
Community event6.
Kiosk7.
Changes to State and Federal laws require the Town to re-examine the standards related to each of the above sign
types. The change is to ensure that Town regulations are content neutral. The current Zoning Code sign standards
are written to allow specific sign users to place signs in the right-of-way with specific messages. For example, an
"off-site real estate" sign is allowed within the right-of-way that advertises an open house.
In 2015, the United States Supreme Court issued a decision on a case, Reed v. Gilbert, that affected sign codes
throughout the country. That decision stated that jurisdictions could no longer regulate the message on a sign in the
right-of-way, such as a sign that reads "open house," nor could a jurisdiction limit the use to specific groups. The
Supreme Court determined that signs in the right-of-way must be reviewed in a "content neutral method," which
means that the Town must regulate a sign without having to read the message. It does not matter if the sign reads
open house or advertises a product sale, the content of the sign is irrelevant. The sign can only be reviewed to
ensure it meets the size, location and manner in which it is placed in the right-of-way.
In response to the Supreme Court ruling, the Town Council adopted Ordinance (O)15-13 (Attachment 4) as a stop
gap measure until the Zoning Code could be re-written to meet the new Federal standards. This action was done to
ensure the code, regardless of how it was currently written, would be enforced in a content neutral manner. As
such, all sign types currently allowed in the right-of-way were made available to all sign users regardless of the
message.
Since 2015, several other jurisdictions began to revise their sign codes to meet the new Federal standards.
Research of local jurisdictions found that many are choosing to revise their codes in a variety of ways. A table of
local jurisdictions and their sign allowances is included in Attachment 5. Some jurisdictions choose to not allow any
signs in the right-of-way, others choose to allow limited sign types, and still others allow most types of signs in the
right-of-way. However, during an election period, jurisdictions in Arizona cannot enforce many aspects of their sign
codes due to State law limitations.
In 2016, shortly after the Supreme Court ruling, the State of Arizona enacted legislation related to signs used by
candidates running for a political office. New laws state that candidates can place signs in the right-of-way 60 days
before an election and must remove them no later than 15 days after an election regardless of the local jurisdictions
sign code standards. Coupled with the Supreme Court ruling, there are periods of time focused around an election
when the Town has limited code enforcement controls for signs in the right-of-way.
The State also created new laws regarding sign walkers. Sign walkers are generally known as people who stand
along the street holding a sign that advertises sales or events for businesses. The State determined that
jurisdictions could not discriminate between commercial sign holders and people holding signs stating political
opinions. As such, the Town must allow anyone to hold a sign in the right-of-way regardless of the message.
In order to bring the Zoning Code sign standards, for signs in the right-of-way, into compliance with State and
Federal regulations, staff proposes to update each of the currently allowed sign types by:
Removing references that identity specific sign users and the content of the sign1.
Remove sign type duplications2.
Incorporate State and Federal standards3.
Simplify the code format4.
The draft code amendment (Attachment 2) reflects how the Town has been treating signs since the 2015 Supreme
Court ruling. The Town has been allowing the permitted sign types to be placed in the right-of-way without regard to
the message or content of the sign. As a result, this action has allowed the Town to have a 4-year testing period of
the proposed sign code revision, which has demonstrated that there is an increase in temporary signs in the
right-of-way during an election period, but otherwise, there has not been an over-proliferation of signs in the
right-of-way.
Part 2: Monument and Entryway Signs
While the Town was in the process of drafting the code amendment, correspondence was received from a local
church regarding Monument or Entryway types of signs in the right-of-way. The church, located on Tangerine
Road, asked the Town to consider allowing permanent Monument or Entryway types of signs in the right-of-way.
Their request states that there are visibility challenges due to the large amount of right-of-way land between their
property line and the paved road (Attachment 6).
Monument and Entryway signs are self-supporting permanent signs anchored into the ground that
generally identifies the associated property. When a Monument or Entryway is located on private property, the code
can regulate the content on the sign. However, due to the Supreme Court ruling, once a sign is located in the
right-of-way, the Town cannot regulate the content of the sign. Currently, the only permanent type of sign allowed
in the right-of-way is a Kiosk sign. Like most other permanent signs, Monument and Entryway signs have
traditionally only been allowed on private property.
Upon review of the request, staff and the Planning and Zoning Commission determined that the proposal to allow
Monument or Entryway signs in the right-of-way may be appropriate under very specific circumstances.
The following is a summary of the proposed Monument sign standards:
Only allowed in the right-of-way of a minor or major arterial road as defined in the Town's General Plan
(Attachment 7)
1.
Require at least a 100' right-of-way depth between the street and subject property2.
Offer a reduced right-of-way depth of 20' if specific visibility circumstances warrant a reduction3.
Require the Town Engineer and Planning Administrator to review and provide recommendation4.
Require final approval by the Town Council5.
The proposed Monument sign standards are also included in the draft code amendment (Attachment 2).
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
A study session was held during the March Planning and Zoning Commission meeting to review the proposed code
amendment. At the study session, there was discussion about code enforcement statistics and the political sign
zone map.
A hearing was held at the April Planning and Zoning Commission meeting regarding the proposed draft code. At
that meeting, language about the movement of a sign held by a person (sign walker) was removed along
with clarifying that the height of signs listed in the code are the maximum allowed.
The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the proposed draft as provided in Attachment 1.
The staff report and meeting minutes are included in Attachment 8.
GENERAL PLAN
The Your Voice, Our Future General Plan provides the following applicable goals, policies and actions:
Goal Q: A built environment that creatively integrates landscape, architecture, open space and conservation
elements to increase the sense of place, community interaction and quality of life.
Policy Land Use 6: Maintain the small town, neighborly character and improve the design and safety of the built
environment.
Action 125: Maintain the unique character of Oro Valley by studying and updating signage regulations to
emphasize identification and direction over advertising goods or services to maintain compatibly and minimum
intrusiveness.
The proposed code amendment meets these goals by:
Updating the sign regulations to meet Federal and State regulations1.
Enabling Monument and Entryway signs to emphasize identification and direction for businesses/subdivisions
(depending on actual content) without increasing the number of signs or level of intrusiveness
2.
FISCAL IMPACT:
N/A
SUGGESTED MOTION:
Two motions are required for this case. The first motion is an administrative action to declare the amendment a
public record.
The second motion is to approve or deny the proposed code amendment.
ITEM A
I MOVE to (APPROVE or DENY) Resolution No. (R)19-39, declaring the proposed amendments to Chapter 28
of the Oro Valley Zoning Code regarding signs in the right-of-way as shown in Attachment 1, Exhibit "A" and filed
with the Town Clerk, a public record.
ITEM B
I MOVE to (APPROVE or DENY) Ordinance No. (O)19-06, amending the zoning code Chapter 28 related to signs
in the right-of-way as shown in Attachment 2, Exhibit "A."
Attachments
(R)19-39 Reso. Public Record
(O)19-06 Attachment 2
Attachment 3 Table of Current Sign Uses
Attachment 4 Ordinance 15-13 and Report
Attachment 5 Local Jurisdictions
Attachment 6 Letter from St. Mark
Attachment 7 General Plan Street Map
Attachment 8 Planning Commission April 2019 staff report and attachments
Town Council Special Session 2.
Meeting Date:07/31/2019
Requested by: Chris Brady Submitted By:Chris Brady, Human Resources
Department:Human Resources
SUBJECT:
DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING THE POLICE CHIEF RECRUITMENT PROCESS
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends use of an executive search firm to assist the Town Council with the recruitment process and
selection of the next Chief of Police.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
Police Chief Daniel G. Sharp will be retiring from the Town of Oro Valley in February 2020 after an impressive
career of over 40 years in law enforcement, the last 20 years being here with us at the Town of Oro Valley. Once
Council has an opportunity to discuss the options, staff respectfully requests direction on how to proceed with the
recruitment process.
Possible search options include doing an internal candidate-only recruitment or opening the recruitment process to
both internal and external candidates. With each option, there are associated costs as well as advantages and
disadvantages as outlined in the attached memorandum to this communication. Associated costs range from
$3,500 - $50,000 depending on the recruitment option Council decides to take in the search process. Staff requests
Council direction to move forward with the recruitment process for the next Chief of Police.
BACKGROUND OR DETAILED INFORMATION:
The Chief of Police position reports directly to Town Council. As such, Town Council will determine the recruitment
process to select the new Chief of Police when the position becomes vacant in February 2020.
Possible search options include doing an internal candidate-only recruitment or opening the recruitment process to
both internal and external candidates. With each option, there are associated costs as well as advantages and
disadvantages as outlined in the attached memorandum to this communication. Associated costs range from
$3,500 - $50,000 depending on the recruitment option Council decides to take in the search process. Staff
requests Council direction to move forward with the recruitment process for the next Chief of Police.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Depending on the option chosen, estimated costs range from $3,500 - $50,000. The adopted FY 2019/20 budget
did not specifically include funding dedicated to hiring an executive search firm for the Chief of Police recruitment.
As such, should the Town Council choose this option, the approval to authorize the use of General Fund
contingency reserves not to exceed $50,000 for this purpose is also included in the suggested motion language
below.
SUGGESTED MOTION:
I MOVE to direct staff to proceed with an internal/external recruitment for Chief of Police utilizing an outside
I MOVE to direct staff to proceed with an internal/external recruitment for Chief of Police utilizing an outside
executive search firm and authorizing the use of General Fund contingency reserves not to exceed $50,000 for this
purpose.
or
I MOVE to direct staff to proceed with an internal candidate-only recruitment for Chief of Police utilizing existing
Human Resources staff with potential supplemental services from an executive search firm.
Attachments
Memo to Council
Town of Oro Valley
Human Resources Department
Oro Valley, it’s in our nature.
11000 N. La Cañada Drive, Oro Valley, Arizona 85737
www.orovalleyaz.gov | phone: (520) 229-4700 | fax: (520) 297-0428
MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor and Town Council Members
THRU: Mary Jacobs, Town Manager
FROM: Chris Brady, Human Resources Director
SUBJECT: Police Chief Recruitment Process
DATE: July 19, 2019
SUMMARY: Police Chief Daniel G. Sharp will be retiring from the Town of Oro Valley in February
2020 after an impressive career of over 40 years in law enforcement, the last 20 years being here with
us at the Town of Oro Valley. There are options available to fill this critical role. The Town Council has
placed a discussion regarding the recruitment process on its July 31, 2019 meeting agenda. Once the
Council has an opportunity to discuss the options, staff respectfully requests direction on how to
proceed with the recruitment process.
DISCUSSION: As a direct report to the Town Council per ordinance, it is Council that will decide upon
the timing and methodology for the Police Chief recruitment process. Staff is prepared to proceed with
any option at Council’s direction. This memorandum outlines the two suggested options, with
associated costs and timeframes:
• Internal candidate only recruitment utilizing existing staff with potential supplemental services
from an Executive Search Firm
• Internal/external candidate recruitment utilizing outside Executive Search Firm
Oro Valley, it’s in our nature.
11000 N. La Cañada Drive, Oro Valley, Arizona 85737
www.orovalleyaz.gov | phone: (520) 229-4700 | fax: (520) 297-0428
Internal Candidate Only Recruitment
An internal only recruitment could be handled with existing human resources and town staff, depending
on the complexity of the process chosen by the Town Council.
Estimated Timeframe: 2 - 3 Months
• Council determines evaluation process, which could consist of any or all of the following
components:
o Council Role
o Staff Role
o Community Input
o Professional Chief Review
• Review Police Chief position description and update as needed
• Create internal job posting and display internally per usual protocol
• Receive applications in human resources office
• Schedule and conduct interviews
• Make selection and negotiate contract
Preliminary Cost Estimate: $3,500 - $4,500
• Potential miscellaneous costs to support evaluation committee and possible community event
• 3rd party background checks
Advantages:
• Faster recruitment process
• Relatively low cost to the Town
• Provides growth opportunities to internal employees
• Candidate will have institutional knowledge of the Town and Police Department
Disadvantages:
• Small pool of candidates
• Potential lack of appearance of a competitive process
• Costs could increase depending on level of outside services required
• There are considerations for candidates that may be participating in the PSPRS DROP program,
namely that services as chief could potentially be limited:
http://www.psprs.com/public-safety-personnel/retiree/working-after-
retirement
Oro Valley, it’s in our nature.
11000 N. La Cañada Drive, Oro Valley, Arizona 85737
www.orovalleyaz.gov | phone: (520) 229-4700 | fax: (520) 297-0428
Internal/External Candidate Recruitment utilizing Executive Search Firm
Estimated Timeframe: 3-6 Months
• Solicit proposals from Executive Search Firms and present to Council for selection
• Council meets with Executive Search Firm consultant to develop/agree on process and to review
Police Chief Position Description and update as needed
• Allow time for Executive Search Firm to source, advertise, recruit and screen applications
• Executive Search Firm schedules and conducts interviews in conformance with Council agreed
upon process
• Make selection/offer
Preliminary Cost Estimate: $25,000 - $50,000
The Town’s Chief Procurement Officer has identified several firms that are available to the Town under
cooperative contracts, which means the process to solicit proposals is much faster than a full Request
for Proposal (RFP). The cooperative contracts range in price from approximately $18,000 (not all
inclusive) to $50,000 (not all inclusive).
For illustrative purposes, the Town utilized the services of CPS HR Consulting in 2017 for the Town
Manager search. The fee associated with this search was $24,250.
The 2017 Town Manager recruitment was completed utilizing a 3-phase project approach:
• Develop Candidate Profile and Recruitment Strategy
• Proactive and Robust Recruitment
• Selection
CPS HR Consulting provided services to help identify key priorities for the new Town Manager, involved
key stakeholders, produced professional recruitment materials (e.g., brochures and postings), and used
professional networks to identify top candidates for contact. The project timeline was 4 months.
Advantages
• Experience working with elected bodies in objectively guiding the selection of high profile
positions
• Opens recruitment to large pool of talent
• Uses specialized expertise, professionally produced recruitment materials, and established
contacts to identify candidates that meet Town Council’s preferred criteria
• Can provide for public input into the process working with consultant at direction of Council
• Capacity for a “deeper dive” into each candidate by utilizing services such as:
o Community Surveys
o Community Engagement Meetings
o Pre-Screened Candidates
Oro Valley, it’s in our nature.
11000 N. La Cañada Drive, Oro Valley, Arizona 85737
www.orovalleyaz.gov | phone: (520) 229-4700 | fax: (520) 297-0428
o Utilization of the firm’s candidate pool and insight into the candidate’s prior
interviewing experiences
o Objective, 3rd party Assessment Centers
• Internal candidates are still included in the process
Disadvantages
• Costs for search firm fees and expenses
• Could result in the hire of a candidate with no institutional knowledge of the department or
community
• There may be additional charges incurred such as travel for out-of-state candidates
RECOMMENDATION: The recruitment and selection of a candidate for this role is one of the most
critical hiring decisions that can be made on behalf of the Town of Oro Valley. The selected candidate
will have a major impact on the well-being and vitality of our residents, businesses, Police Department
and the Town as a whole.
As this is a direct report to the Town Council, it is important that Council has a professional recruitment
partner that will also report directly to Council. An Executive Search Firm will provide an objective third
party review for this high profile position that hasn’t been filled in 20 years. The process would be given
the time and attention it deserves by having the firm work directly with the elected body, assisting
Council in the evaluation of both internal and external candidates. Therefore I recommend the selection
of an executive search firm with experience in hiring high profile positions such as a Chief of Police.
Town Council Special Session 3.
Meeting Date:07/31/2019
Requested by: J.J. Johnston
Submitted By:J.J. Johnston, Community and Economic Development
Department:Community and Economic Development
SUBJECT:
PRESENTATION AND POSSIBLE ADOPTION OF THE REVISED COMPREHENSIVE ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY (CEDS)
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
The purpose of the Community Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) is to provide an implementation
framework to support the community's goals outlined in the Your Voice, Our Future General Plan and the Oro
Valley Town Council's Strategic Leadership Plan for FY19/20 - FY 20/21, as they pertain to economic development
and land use planning. The CEDS identifies issues, barriers and opportunities that translate into specific strategies
and tactics the Town can undertake in order to achieve these goals. Council adoption of the CEDS is important
because it provides both transparency and accountability regarding the Town's economic development plans.
BACKGROUND OR DETAILED INFORMATION:
The CEDS game plan is the result of an in-depth analysis of the Town's economic strengths and weaknesses,
regional economic trends and related economic information. The CEDS is designed to provide a five-year
framework to implement the policies identified by the community and the Town Council. The CEDS plan will help
ensure that the community remains focused on advancing the economic prosperity for all who live and work in the
community, and will be evaluated every fiscal year between 2019-2024.
On March 20, 2019, during a Town Council Special Session meeting, a draft of the CEDS was presented to
Council. As a result of comments and suggestions made by the Council, the CEDS has been modified and
condensed from 16 pages to nine pages.
In the weeks that followed March 20th, the Town Council adopted a two-year Strategic Leadership Plan with major
policy sections regarding the economy, land use and related goals in the Your Voice, Our Future General Plan.
FISCAL IMPACT:
N/A
SUGGESTED MOTION:
I MOVE to (ADOPT or adopt with changes), the Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS).
OR
I MOVE to DENY adoption of the Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) based on the following
________________.
Attachments
CEDS Summary FY 2019/20 - FY2024/25
Comprehensive Ec onomic Development
Strategy FY2019 /20 - FY2024/25
TOWN OF ORO VALLEY
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INTRODUCTION
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND THE TOWN’S GENERAL PLAN
When the residents of Oro Valley, Arizona were
brought together to create the 2016 Your Voice, Our
Future general plan, they overwhelmingly envisioned the
need for long-term financial sustainability. They
envisioned a diverse and dynamic economy that would
support a wide-range of services such as shopping,
housing, high quality parks and recreational amenities,
arts and culture and exceptional city services. Today,
the community enjoys high quality infrastructure,
including streets, public utilities and exceptional fire and
police protection.
The Your Voice, Our Future general plan has set the foundation to guide and direct the priorities of
their local government and the outcomes they envision for the community. Specifically, the community
set some clear policies related to economic development and economic sustainability:
Develop a diversified and robust economic base to support long-term economic stability.
Establish programs, strategies, investments and financial incentives that advance the Town’s
economic prosperity.
Create a targeted and coordinated marketing campaign targeted to primary employers.
Promote Oro Valley as an ideal destination for economic activity, tourism, shopping, cultural
attractions, research and development.
Support the Oro Valley workforce and residents through education and training programs and
needed services and amenities.
Support annexations that are economically beneficial to the Town while also considering the
impacts to residents and the social, aesthetic and environmental quality of the Town.
Maintain financial stability for Town operations, programs and services.
Economic development practitioners work to attract, expand and retain primary and service related
employers and jobs in the community. Securing the community’s financial health is accomplished by
expanding and diversifying the community’s tax base and can be measured through tax revenue to the
state and local governments. This strategy provides a five year (FY2019/20 - FY2024/25)
implementation framework to support the community’s economic vitality goals that will work to achieve
the vision outlined in the Your Voice, Our Future plan as related to economic development. This
document is being referred to as the Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS).
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CREATING A COMPREHENSIVE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
STRATEGY (CEDS)
The Town of Oro Valley CEDS Game Plan is the result of an in-depth analysis of Oro Valley’s economic
strengths and weaknesses, regional economic trends and related economic information. An important
component of the report is the input of over ninety (90) interviews with key leaders, executives and
other officials representing business and industry, education and workforce, government and strategic
economic development allies.
Extensive research on the community’s economic bases and service sector employers was conducted,
with hundreds of employer targets vetted. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS)
was evaluated to enhance precision primary employer targeting relative to linking to national standards.
This will enable Oro Valley to accurately classify and direct business development opportunities within
the local community and link those to the U.S. Business Economy.
The CEDS Game Plan puts into play active strategic alliances with both public and private sector
organizations. The game plan connects prospective employers to prospective employees. It identifies
specific strategies and tactics to connect producers with suppliers and service providers. This game plan
will be used to stimulate the interest of prospective investors and to help the Town’s professional team
measure and manage the complex processes inherent in community and economic development.
The Town of Oro Valley has a robust community, a stable revenue base, strong bond-rating and a
Council-approved financial policy that has collectively led to and supports fiscal sustainability. To ensure
that is sustained and enhanced, the Town must also have a strong game plan that continuously scores
wins that enable economic and tax base expansion.
MOVING FORWARD
The best way to shape the future economy is to help create it. Not only for current residents, but also
for future children, grandchildren and generations to follow. Well planned economic development can
positively impact the direction of a local government and its economy. The programs, strategies and
deployment tactics outlined in this report are focused on advancing the community’s economic
prosperity while also providing intergenerational equity to all who live in Oro Valley.
It will always be the Town Council’s policy direction that ultimately determines the community and
economic development future for Oro Valley. Staff implementation of the CEDS will support the Town
Council vision and help sustain set a positive direction for the community. In April 2019, the Town
Council adopted their FY2019/20 – FY2020/21 Strategic Leadership Plan (SLP) which includes an
Economic Vitality focus area and several goals and objectives reflective of priorities within this strategy.
Connecting the Council’s two-year SLP with the five-year CEDS will assist the town in communicating
to current and future business owners that the economic health of the Oro Valley community remains a
top priority.
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FIVE-Y EAR STRATEGIC ACTIONS
Generate high quality primary employer prospects and convert them
into active prospects for Oro Valley.
Proactively seeking and working potential employer
prospects is a crucial foundation to meeting the
goals outlined in this plan. While leads are
sometimes forwarded from regional or state
partners, it is the grassroots approach working with
other businesses, Town leaders, and engaging with
regional partners that will prove most fruitful in the
long term in attracting primary employers that
provide base jobs paying significantly above the
average industry wages in Pima County. To that end,
the following tactics will be employed:
Develop a visionary industry segment cluster approach for attracting and expanding new primary
employer locations and new primary employer job opportunities to the Town of Oro Valley.
Recruit, train and mobilize collaborative, internal and external project teams to proactively
develop and guide new primary employment leads showing promise to the Town of Oro Valley.
Create collaborative alliances with local business, industry, government, education and
workforce leaders to provide periodic updates that link targeted jobs with targeted industries.
Develop an incentive program designed to attract primary employers and other businesses with
significant local economic impacts.
Maximize opportunities to attract businesses within the ‘Start-up
Economy.’
All across the
country,
entrepreneurs are
founding and building
new companies that use technology in innovative ways. This startup ecosystem provides a rich
environment in which the Town of Oro Valley can potentially compete. As a target sector, start-up
businesses have some different needs and are attracted to different things. While Oro Valley may not
be a good fit for all start-ups, there are opportunities that can be pursued as part of the Town’s
economic development strategy. The following tactics will support such an effort:
Support the development of the planned UA Center for Innovation at Oro Valley
incubator/accelerator in Innovation Park.
Link to the University of Arizona Innovation Ecosystem to attract faculty and staff to Oro Valley
via the future Veterinary College scheduled to begin with its first cohort in the Fall of 2020,
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Grow the bio economy in Oro Valley with a focus on retaining and expanding diagnostics and
discovery firms.
Collaborate with the University of Arizona, Arizona State University, Pima College and other
higher education institutions to identify potential tech-transfer opportunities with prospective
academic entrepreneurs.
Leverage relationships with area venture capital firms to assist prospective entrepreneur
prospects.
Seek ways in which regional resources, such as Start-up Tucson and the Pima County Small
Business Development Center, can be utilized to help educate and support prospective
entrepreneur prospects.
Develop a strategy to identify, engage and support community-based “solopreneurs”
(consultants, early retirees, freelancers) and others who want to create new businesses.
Attract consulting service providers, such as accountants, architects, artists/artisans, engineers,
scientists, management consultants, and others to Oro Valley.
Create and house specific start-up opportunities and link to existing empty buildings.
Attract retail to Oro Valley that is supported by area demographics.
The Your Voice, Our Future General Plan
includes a vision for a “complete”
community, one in which connections for
residents to live, recreate, dine and shop
are created within the community. The
Town needs to continue to focus on ways
in which existing and planned retail areas
can be successful given the current retail
shopping trends affecting the entire
country.
Conduct an external retail assessment by a nationally recognized firm to assist the Town in
collecting and analyzing data needed to identify current/future demand, facility opportunities, and
community/drive-distance shopping and purchasing habits, and develop a targeted strategy to
attract compatible retailers.
Develop a more robust Shop-Dine-Explore strategy, incorporating opportunities to create
interesting linkages between agriculture, arts and crafts, farmer's markets, wellness industries
and the like, linking with national growing trends to improve one’s overall ‘Health and
Happiness’ (physical, social and mental health).
Identify key retail centers with current vacancies or those at risk of increasing vacancies and
develop potential regulatory and incentive options that would help drive new investment and
visitors/shoppers to the properties.
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Develop a robust economic development marketing strategy that
provides targeted & expected information for business/retail prospects.
Having a robust marketing attraction presence and strategy is another
key component to the Town’s future economic development success.
Business location consultants (also known as ‘Site Selectors’) and
business prospects utilize extensive on-line research in evaluating
options. Ensuring Oro Valley has cogent and current information that
aligns with the needs of business prospects is an important part of the
Town’s strategy. The Town must also make a concerted and strategic
effort to have a visible presence in the regional business, development
and real estate sectors, and have a positive message in which to
communicate Oro Valley’s interest in attracting and supporting
business. The following tactics will set the groundwork for success in
this area:
Update and enhance the economic development information on the Town’s website and other
on-line and social media locations, seeking ways to enhance business recruitment and connect
prospects to all Town, regional and state information and incentives as a one-stop shop.
Identify specific, targeted primary audiences for Town economic development marketing
opportunities and focus outreach strategy accordingly.
Innovate and expand economic development messaging as a vital community priority.
Elevate and resolve community competitiveness challenges.
Identify potential customized research that could be of benefit to business prospects and
prepare and post information to the Town’s website.
Identify ways in which area businesses can partner with the Town to promote Oro Valley as a
business location destination.
Expand the depth and breadth of Business Retention and Expansion efforts to ensure existing
businesses are supported.
Attract talent to support current and future primary employers and
fuel new business/entrepreneur growth.
The attraction and retention of world class talent is a
crucial centerpiece of creating and sustaining a world-
class community and economic development game
plan for Oro Valley, one that will serve the
community well for decades to come. Talent becomes
more ubiquitous each and every day; and Oro Valley
needs world class talent to compete and win in the
global marketplace. Oro Valley represents only 36
square miles of Pima County’s 9,187 square miles.
While Pima County boasts a population of over one
million residents, Oro Valley has less than 50,000
year-round residents. More than 13,000 adult workers who live in Oro Valley leave the community to
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work in neighboring communities and about 8,000 workers who live in neighboring communities travel
to Oro Valley to work. To that end, the following tactics will be implemented:
Identify opportunities to facilitate the creation of co-working space to help accommodate the
emerging independent workforce.
Partner with local businesses, workforce development organizations, higher education and other
key stakeholders in developing an inclusive strategy to connect local and emerging talent with
current and future employers.
Review and appropriately modify Town codes to mitigate unintended
consequences that put the Town at a regional competitive
disadvantage.
The research, interviews and analysis conducted in
preparation of this strategy identified a recurring theme
regarding some development requirements and processes
that result in costs not competitive with surrounding areas.
It is understood that the Town of Oro Valley offers a
commodity—a high quality community with unparalleled
views—that itself results in higher land costs, attractive
buildings at the higher end of the cost scale, and higher
commercial rents. The Town must maintain the underlying
values that make Oro Valley a highly desired place to live,
while also identifying those requirements that have room for improvements and modifications that could
more effectively help Oro Valley better compete for primary sector employers as well as retailers.
The Town should work toward processing permits and other development proposals at the ‘speed of
business.’ The overall processing of proposals for zoning modifications and site plans not included in the
Town’s EEZ zone require significant steps and months of review. Resident input is important.
However, most communities apply the same administrative review process to commercially-zoned
properties as the Town has introduced in the EEZ zone, which have been successful to date. Those and
other opportunities should be explored in Town processes. To support this goal, the following tactics
will be pursued:
Evaluate the Zoning Code for improvements to the community engagement/input process,
seeking to ensure meaningful input while eliminating duplication and redundancy.
Develop and deploy a Form-Based Code to allow for administrative approvals and ranges of
performance standards in entitled, commercially-designated zoning areas.
Identify code changes that could be implemented to better allow developers to have ‘shovel
ready’ sites.
Evaluate potential improvements in the architectural review process to improve consistency and
reduce the number of approval steps required.
Analyze the Town’s sign code and identify potential options for modifications that would
enhance retail visibility while still ensuring community aesthetic values are retained.
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Implement procedures to improve efficiencies and consistency in staff
interaction with current and future businesses.
The Town’s zoning and development codes contain specific process
requirements themselves that Town staff must follow. However, there are
significant opportunities in improving ‘how’ those requirements are met
and the manner in which processes are implemented across multiple
departments that touch the development process. More can be done
internally to improve predictability and better herald each applicant through the planning, permitting and
building process. To that end, the following tactics will be initiated over time:
Develop an internal strategy that will allow the Town to offer highly accelerated plan
review/permit issuance for targeted prospects, incorporating relationships with external firms,
to include potential partnerships with other governmental agencies.
Embrace and deploy the principles and tools of the Town’s OV Peak Performance process
improvement initiative and apply to the various Community and Economic Development
Department planning and development processes. Focus on ways in which second and third
reviews can be minimized.
Benchmark similar processes and procedures in highly successful local governments, analyze
Town procedures against best practices and implement identified process improvements.
Maximize utilization of technology once process improvements have been mapped and
implemented.
Support a collaborative and cohesive organizational culture by ensuring all employees actively
connect individual work and processes with economic sustainability of the community.
Identify opportunities to increase tourism investment in the
community.
Tourism is the leading export industry in the State of
Arizona. Oro Valley is fortunate to have a major resort
as well as several second and third tier hotels to support
its share of visitors. With the increase of Airbnb rentals
across the country, the Town also receives revenue
from property owners who take advantage of part-time
residency. According to the Tucson Association of
Realtors, approximately 30% of Oro Valley’s single family
residences are second or third homes. The Town partners with Visit Tucson for most of its tourism
attraction efforts. Building upon that partnership and other stakeholders, the following tactics are
identified to further advance the Town’s opportunities to attract visitors to Oro Valley:
Develop and implement a modern, cohesive brand and related branding/marketing campaign
highlighting Oro Valley assets and amenities that link efforts between economic development,
tourism and workforce attraction.
Collaborate with public and private tourism partners/businesses to develop a more robust
destination visitor strategy that takes advantage of facilities and amenities in Oro Valley and its
immediate surrounds.
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Address deficiencies in the physical business development ecosystem.
In order to achieve the Town’s economic development goals, the town must
work toward addressing or minimizing deficiencies that are hindering
attraction, retention and/or expansion of business, particularly primary sector
employers. Less than 200 acres of buildable primary employer land remains
within the 36 square miles of Oro Valley. In order to fulfill the vision of the
community in the Your Voice, Our Future general plan, and to see an increase
in the number of primary job opportunities provided in Oro Valley, this barrier
will need to be addressed.
Available land is not the only thing that is considered by site selectors when
evaluating a community for a potential prospect. Other physical infrastructure is important, especially
for those businesses that are among the Town’s most compatible prospects. The speed of internet and
availability of dark fiber is a barrier to some prospects and/or potential future expansions. The Town
should also be very cognizant of barriers associated with connection to and reliability of electrical
power, natural gas, water and wastewater, to include redundancy for some prospects. To achieve this
objective, the Town will pursue the following tactics:
Explore opportunities to grow accessibility of dark fiber and dual service cellular providers.
Identify and consider potential future annexation areas that could be considered high quality
candidates for future primary employer-zoned land.
Explore feasibility of converting the Town’s Municipal Operations Center complex to primary
employment sector land in the future.
Update town policies for future land use/
As the Town of Oro Valley approaches ‘build out’ it continues to identify several opportunities to
strategically expand its ability to accommodate needed property for expansion. There are multiple
potential future annexation areas that could be considered high quality candidates for future primary
employer-zoned land. Within the current town limits there are also multiple opportunities to expand its
need for new tech park land.
Explore feasibility of expanding appropriate uses in existing commercially-designated land to
allow for siting of primary employers.
Explore ways to add at least one hundred acres of “Tech Park” zoned land into the Town of
Oro Valley during the next ten years, and discourage efforts to convert the current limited
supply of similarly-zoned areas into non primary employment uses.
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NEXT STEPS
The implementation of this Comprehensive
Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) Game
Plan is dependent upon strong and dynamic
partnerships with other organizations that also
support business attraction and expansion. This
Game Plan will help ensure that our community
remains focused on advancing the economic
prosperity for all who live and work in our
community, and will be evaluated every year over
its five-year shelf life for needed course
corrections. Many of the goals and tactics will be implemented by Town staff, led by the Community
and Economic Development Director. Some of the tactics mentioned in this CEDS will require Town
Council direction and approval, and those will gradually come before the elected body as the tactics are
prioritized and explored. Town staff remain committed to following the direction of the Mayor and
Town Council, and will assist the Council in prioritizing the goals and tactics in their biennial Strategic
Leadership Planning process.
Town Council Special Session 4.
Meeting Date:07/31/2019
Submitted By:Mike Standish, Town Clerk's Office
Department:Town Clerk's Office
SUBJECT:
DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION TO DIRECT THE BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMISSION ON AREA(S)
TO STUDY AND SUBSEQUENTLY REPORT BACK TO THE TOWN COUNCIL WITH ITS CONCLUSIONS AND
RECOMMENDATIONS THEREON
RECOMMENDATION:
N/A
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
N/A
BACKGROUND OR DETAILED INFORMATION:
This item was requested by Mayor Winfield and Council Member Rodman.
FISCAL IMPACT:
N/A
SUGGESTED MOTION:
I MOVE to.....
Attachments
No file(s) attached.
Town Council Special Session 5.
Meeting Date:07/31/2019
Submitted By:Mike Standish, Town Clerk's Office
Department:Town Clerk's Office
SUBJECT:
DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION TO DIRECT STAFF TO SEEK AN EXTENSION OF DEADLINE FOR
ANNEXATION OF STATE LAND TANGERINE AREAS
RECOMMENDATION:
N/A
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
N/A
BACKGROUND OR DETAILED INFORMATION:
This item was requested by Vice Mayor Barrett and Council Member Nicolson.
FISCAL IMPACT:
N/A
SUGGESTED MOTION:
I MOVE to.....
Attachments
No file(s) attached.
Town Council Special Session 6.
Meeting Date:07/31/2019
Submitted By:Mike Standish, Town Clerk's Office
Department:Town Clerk's Office
SUBJECT:
DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING THE TOWN OF ORO VALLEY COMMUNITY CENTER
AND GOLF OPERATIONS (Public comment will be accepted during this item)
RECOMMENDATION:
N/A
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
N/A
BACKGROUND OR DETAILED INFORMATION:
This item is a continuation of the item from the July 24 Town Council Special Session. Please refer to the packet
materials from the July 24 Town Council Special Session.
FISCAL IMPACT:
N/A
SUGGESTED MOTION:
I MOVE to.......
Attachments
No file(s) attached.