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Home My WebLink AboutPackets - Council Packets (1515)Stine, Michelle From: Randall, Diana Sent: Monday, March 1, 2021 8:29 AM To: Stine, Michelle; Standish, Michael Subject: FW: Pusch Ridge Golf Course Good morning, Please see constituent comments below. Sincerely, Diana Randall Executive Assistant Town Manager, Mayor and Council From: Guy Cook • _ Sent: Sunday, February 28, 20212:51 PM To: Winfield, Joe <jwinfield@orovalleyaz.gov> Cc: Town Council <council@orovalleyaz.gov> Subject: Pusch Ridge Golf Course Dear Honorable Mayor and Councilpersons, Thank you for you willingness and forward thinking to give the Pusch Ridge golf course an opportunity to operate now and for future generations. As has been said, "sometimes the right path is not always the easiest one." As you have experienced first hand, there genuinely is a "ground swell" of support for the Pusch Ridge golf course. I am hopeful that some of this support can be harnessed into a not for profit 501(c)3 foundation or "Friends" of the Pusch Ridge golf course to assist in the success and preservation of this community asset. Indeed, as Town Manager Mary Jacobs is likely aware, many such groups operate in other communities. For example, close by there is a "Friends of Catalina State Park." https://friendscsp.org/about/ There are many other examples across the country, below are just a few examples related to community golf: "The shared vision of the members of the Friends of Brookside Golf Course is to preserve this valuable asset and to make it available to the current and future generations of golfers in our City, County and Region." https://www.ash la nd brooksid ego lfco u rse.com/friends-of-broo ksid a -go If -course/ "Our Mission is to enhance the experience at BOBBYJONES GOLF CLUB for City of Sarasota and area residents and visitors; and to help effect, through sponsorship of projects, programs and events..." http://friendsofbobbvionesgolfclub.org/ "The Friends of Lago Vista Golf is an organization that helps provide funds to the Lago Vista Golf Course for projects they may be outside of the "normal" golf course budget. " https://www.lagovistagc.com/polf/associations "The Friends of Newman Golf Course are exploring options for making the course budget neutral for the City of Ithaca" https://www. ithaca.co m/news/seeki ng-to-revita I ize-a-city-asset-fri a nds-of-newma n-make-a-plan-for-the- Rolf/article 713fb46c-a16c-11e2-ae4a-0019bb2963f4.amp.html "Friends of Swenson was created to Save Swenson Golf Course and Park for generations to come." https://www.friendsofswenson.com/ Thank you again for your selfless commitment of your time, energy, and good judgment towards the operation and advancement of our special community. Best to you, Guy R. Cook Double Board Certified Trial Lawyer www.guycooklaw.com GREFE • SIDNEY Des Moines, Iowa 50306 Stine, Michelle From: Randall, Diana Sent: Tuesday, March 2, 2021 4:09 PM To: Stine, Michelle; Standish, Michael Subject: FW: Westward Look Proposal: Vote "NO" Follow Up Flag: Follow up Flag Status: Flagged Good afternoon, Please sec constituent comments below. Snnerch , Liana Randall 1 sccuriv c .lssistaut I oNN11 \tenagcr, iAIecorand Council From: cwalk33 Sent: Tuesday, March 2, 20213:55 PM To: Town Council <council@orovalleyaz.gov> Cc: Vella, Bayer <bvella@orovalleyaz.gov> Subject: Westward Look Proposal: Vote "NO" To whom it may concern, Please consider my thoughts regarding the Westward Look Annexation/ Rezoning Proposal. Thank you for your time. RE: WESTWARD LOOK ANNEXATION / REZONING, Comments MARCH 2, 2021 -Traffic increases: 1. Rush hour traffic heading west between 1st and the Oracle/ Ina intersection takes several lights to get through that intersection. Adding vehicles per the proposed Westward Look plans including 250 hotel units, apartments that could have more than one vehicle each, high turn over businesses, etc., will add significant numbers of commercial and personal vehicles from proposed hundreds of residents, office renters, shoppers, diners, delivery trucks, etc., not to speak of high impact, noisy construction related vehicles. 2. Traffic volume data viewable on the Oro Valley site is flawed for a number of reasons including the fact that the data is based on traffic in late June, when Tucson metro experiences seasonally low traffic volume due to the absence of Snow Birds, University students, tourists, pandemic shutdowns, etc. How about using Gem Show traffic data? Oh, we did not have Gem Show this year, which brings me to my next point. -Economy: 1. Over the past year, Tucson area shops, restaurants, and other businesses closed permanently. Consumers got in the habit of shopping online. Commerce increasingly shifted to safe, convenient online activity which requires NO physical store, no health risks, and can be accomplished any time of day and night. 2. Office space is less necessary and increasingly vacant due to the number of jobs now done from home. This trend appears to be permanent. `Is this a wise time to invest in office, commercial, or retail construction and rental? We do not want to own another fiscally unsound investment like the Oro Valley Golf Course debacle. -Environmental impact: 1. Proposed plans, shown on the Oro Valley site visual mock ups, appear to be about 50% parking spaces! To create this paved heat island will require removal of indigenous flora and fauna habitat. Bulldozing for proposed construction wil displace birds, lizards and other reptiles, rodents, snakes, rabbits, perhaps desert tortoise, and larger lindigenous species. Experience tells us there may be endangered species in this area. Need I say more? Many of us live here because of the natural environment. Sonoran Desert is fragile and unique. -Zoning for unnecessary office, commercial, retail, restaurant and residential is unnecessary as these offerings already exist nearby. Part of the value of Oro Valley is the natural habitat, an increasingly rare commodity. -Construction impact: From my Oro Valley home I see Westward Look Resort in the distance. When a truck backs up at the resort, I hear the loud beeping sound. I hear loud music from events at the resort. I tolerate that. But daily sounds of construction vehicles with the piercing beep beep beep of vehicles backing up and rumbling, starting at 7am daily will absolutely daily disrupt the "peaceful enjoyment' of the home. Construction disturbing desert land is thought to be a cause of Valley Fever, a protracted and exhausting disease. Construction vehicles also add to the traffic volume. Their weight increases deterioration of street surfaces. Potholes anyone? -Neighborhoods: Increased traffic, noise, air pollution and population density reduce quality and value of neighborhoods. These would be long term consequences of annexation, rezoning, and construction. We are mostly homeowners, many long time residents and we vote. We have no intention allowing you, Mayor, City Council, at al., to destroy our quality of life and property values. We will not be bullied into rubber stamping your misguided agenda. -Summary RE: Westward Look: NO annexation and NO rezoning, NO shopping centers or offices, NO parking lots, NO apartments, NO construction, NO increased traffic, NO environmental degradation. If you want beds to tax, put 250 beds on your Golf Course and try making a profit! C.W. Sincerely, Dr. C. Walker Oro Valley Resident, Voter, Taxpayer Sent with ProtonMail Secure Email. Stine, Michelle From: Randall, Diana Sent: Tuesday, March 2, 2021 12:21 PN To: Stine, Michelle; Standish, Michael Subject: FW: THANK YOU for listening! Follow Up Flag: Follow up Flag Status: Flagged Good afternoon, Please see below for constituent comments. Sincerely, Diana Randall Executive assistant Town Manager, Mayor and Council From: Carolyn Weinig Sent: Tuesday, March 2, 202112:06 PM To: Town Council <council@orovalleyaz.gov>; Jacobs, Mary <mjacobs@orovalleyaz.gov>; Cornelison, Chris <ccornelison@orovalleyaz.gov>; Winfield, Joe <jwinfield@orovalleyaz.gov> Subject: THANK YOU for listening! Dear Honorable Mayor, Councilmembers, Town Manager Jacobs and Assistant Town Manager Cornelison — I have been remiss in waiting this long to thank you for the work you did and actions you took at the February 17 Council Meeting regarding the Pusch Ridge Golf Course. Well done! Thank you so much for listening to us and making the right decision. Excellent presentation, Mr. Cornelison. And, I am thrilled to see that the course is again getting your attention this week at the Council meeting. Quick work, Ms. Jacobs and Mr. Cornelison! Thank you for moving quickly to develop a starting plan. I have reviewed the framework and timetable, and although I have concerns, I believe you've heard from me enough. know others plan to share with you some of the ways we "Friends of Pusch Ridge" hope to engage in partnership with you in assuring the successful return of this iconic golf course. I'm all in and so are The Quails. We can't wait to return to our home course next November! With respect and much gratitude, Carolyn Weinig Stine, Michelle From: Randall, Diana Sent: Wednesday, March 3, 2021 3:04 PM To: Stine, Michelle; Standish, Michael Subject: FW: Friends of Pusch Ridge Attachments: Pusch Ridge Letterto Council 3-3-21.docx Good afternoon, Please see below and attached for constituent comments. Sincerely, Diana Randall Executive Assistant Town Manager, Mayor and Council From: Sandy Carter Sent: Wednesday, March 3, 20212:59 PM To: Town Council <council@orovalleyaz.gov> Subject: Friends of Pusch Ridge Attached is a statement that I plan to read at the Council meeting tonight. I am forwarding it to you just in case we run out of time. This is such an important revitalization for the City of Oro Valley and its proud residents to not follow through and make it better than it was before. Sandy Carter Shadows of the Ridge March 3, 2021 Mr. Mayor, Council and Mary Jacobs: Thank you again for your foresight in agreeing to open the Pusch Ridge Golf Course by November 1, 2021. You have several qualified residents (Friends of Pusch Ridge) ready, willing and volunteering to assist with Indigo Golf in the transition from the course's image to that of a great playable facility. We look forward to working with Indigo Golf and reviewing their thoughts and suggestions for re - sculpturing the fairways in order to reduce the amount of grass that needs to be maintained. Having seen photos of several other courses around the country, including Arizona, this seems to be the way many courses have gone. It makes sense: less maintenance and less water = BIG SAVINGS! We have several volunteers ready to work with Indigo on their marketing plan and assist in making this Course a success! In addition, in order to improve the return on your investment, we request longer play hours during the peak daylight season; and, since this will be promoted as a re-NEWed and better golf course, it should be open and available for play during the summer of '22. If this starts off with a BIG bang, including major advertising, more carts to handle the increased volume of play, we will have accomplished the start of a NEW life to Pusch Ridge Golf Course. What I am concerned about is that we are now working with Indigo Golf (formerly Billy Casper Golf, who was acquired by Troon earlier this year) and who has left the course in shambles. Was that at the direction of the City or failure from Indigo/Troon? I am not impressed if it was at the management of Troon, and actually thoroughly disappointed that the City would let this happen under their watch. At least at this point, PLEASE TURN ON THE WATER, and start the dormant turf. Since the City has left the Course to become this blighted area, please assume the responsibility to bring it back NOW, not after another 2 months of meetings. Thank you. Sandy Carter, President, Shadows of the Ridge Oro Valley Resident Stine, Michelle From: Randall, Diana Sent: Wednesday, March 3, 2021 10:37 AM To: Stine, Michelle; Standish, Michael Subject: FW: Viable Predatory Efforts at Pusch Ridge Golf Course Good morning, Please see below for constituent comments. Sincerely, Diana Randall Executive Assistant Town Manager, Mayor and Council From: Marie Daniels Sent: Wednesday, March 3, 20219:40 AM To: Winfield, Joe <jwinfield@orovalleyaz.gov>; Town Council <council@orovalleyaz.gov> Subject: Viable Predatory Efforts at Pusch Ridge Golf Course r i - In the issue of proceeding to the Pusch Ridge golf course and watering to begin as preparation: Is it true groundskeeper Dewayne is merely testing the sprinklers, not really watering? It was noticed on the 3rd fairway, testing was for around 2 minutes each station. Also, understood, HOA representative Tony D'Angelo called Manager Ms. Jacobs, to say thank yanan "let's work together", ... with Ms. Jacobs responding: "The city won't be doing much watering to the trees until the course is open" and continued to say "neighbors are welcome to drag out their hoses if they want". It is hoped this is not council's approach and dedication to the success of this course. Hopefully, at this evenings council meeting, council will be developing a concerted effort to bring this course to a viable profit and, again, an asset to the community. Know many of Friends of Pusch Ridge Golf Course are ready and willing to advocate for the success of Council's decisions, especially with an Advisory Committee of the extremely qualified community members. Please consider this this evening at council meeting! Thank you, Stine, Michelle From: Randall, Diana Sent: Friday, February 26, 2021 10:14 AM To: Stine, Michelle; Standish, Michael Subject: FW: Pusch Ridge Golf Future - Second Comment Good morning, Please see below for constituent comments. Sincerely, Diana Randall Executive .Assistant Town Manager, Major and Council From: Bruce DaCosta Sent: Friday, February 26, 20217:08 AM To: Town Council <council@orovalleyaz.gov>; Jacobs, Mary <mjacobs@orovalleyaz.gov> Subject: RE: Pusch Ridge Golf Future - Second Comment Dear Council Member & Ms. Jacobs, In speaking with those who strongly supported re -opening the Pusch Golf course, it's clear the passion and commitment of these folks is strong and team minded to make Pusch Ridge Golf once again a key asset to Oro Valley. All are excited to contribute and provide input and/or be hands as needed with the proposal Ms Jacobs pulls together. I and I know others are looking forward to making Pusch Ridge Oro Valley Icon again. Thanks to the council for the almost unanimous support of this initiative. Sincerely, Bruce J. DaCosta From: Bruce DaCosta Sent: Wednesday, February 17, 20212:13 PM To: 'council@orovalleyaz.gov' <council@orovalleyaz.gov>; 'Mary Jacobs' <miacobs@orovallevaz.gov> Cc: Bruce DaCosta < Subject: Pusch Ridge Golf Future - Second Comment Good Morning, Subsequent to my previous communique and in reading Ms. Mary Jacobs Memorandum 2-8-2021 there seems to be a significant likelihood that those homes immediately connected to the Pusch Ridge 9 Hole Golf course will suffer a significant loss in property value. It speaking with several folks including the Pima County accessor's office, home purchases generally pay a premium to be on a Golf fairways. I know we did when we purchased in 2019! I have pulled together some modeling for the impact of converting to Open space with a focus on property value. Bases on research data roughly —12 homes sell each year in the EI Conquistador complex all of which are part of the Pusch Ridge Golf complex. The table below shows the actual potential loss in dollars to sellers of their homes should we move to open space. I have highlighted the 15% scenario. The key bullets for me are: 1) Projection for the 5 year conversion cost are more than running golf operation. a. No all the cost in the included 'upgrades' to facilities have to be done to maintain golf! 2) It could cost the average home owner selling their home a real loss of $60,0001 3) Making the Golf course operational can be accomplished quickly, we have the operations history. Converting to open space seems to not have this same confidence and hence certainty of the outcome. Leaving Pusch Ridge as a Golf operational means someone will care for it and the value it brings to the community. It's unclear if the same caring will be realized in the open space option especially considering the vagary of what could be done. Respectfully Bruce DaCosta Assumptions Average # Home of Pusch Ridge Fairway Home Sales/year 12 Average sale price $400000 Year1 Year2 Year3 Year4 Option A - Golf on Pusch Ridge Cumulative Impact- Mary Jacobs Memorandum 2-8-2021 ($212,363) ($327,586) ($517,363)($1,831,6' Option B (Level 3 Landscape) Cumulative Impact Level 3 Landscape - Mary Jacobs Memorandum 2-8-2021 ($2,675,245) ($2,754,295) ($2,796,895) ($2,833,5 Option B - Cumulative homeowners negative $ impact Reduction in sales proceeds from 12 sales per year 10.0% ($360,000) ($720,000) ($1,080,000) ($1,440,0( -15.0% ($540,000) ($1,080,000) ($1,620,000) ($2,160,0( -20.0% ($720,000) ($1,440,000) ($2,160,000) ($2,880,01 Stine, Michelle From: Randall, Diana Sent: Thursday, March 4, 2021 11:24 AM To: Stine, Michelle; Standish, Michael Subject: FW: March 3 Town Council Meeting - Pusch Ridge Agenda Item Follow Up Flag: Follow up Flag Status: Flagged Good morning, Please see constituent comments below. Sincerely, Diana Randall Executive Assistant Town Manager, Mayor and Council From: jeannee yermakoff Sent: Thursday, March 4, 202110:55 AM To: Town Council <council@orovalleyaz.gov> Subject: March 3 Town Council Meeting - Pusch Ridge Agenda Item Mayor Winfield and Council Members, Thank you again for your hard work and for listening to our input on the Pusch Ridge Golf Course. Last night, as I listened to the ongoing meeting, I began drafting this note to extend my congratulations to Town Manager Jacobs and Mr. Cornelison on their outstanding work on the Pusch Project Plan. While writing/listening, I found it sadly ironic that your staff were being criticized while I was typing a congratulatory message. I can only hope that messages of gratitude are the predominant theme going forward as, surely, that is most appropriate. Town Manager Jacobs and Mr. Cornelison produced a detailed and well -thought out project plan in a very short time frame. Further, I could be wrong, but I suspect that neither Town Manager Jacobs and Mr. Cornelison have worked in the golf business and, thus, must have had a steep learning curve on the topic. With all that in mind, I thought their work was exemplary. Further, in my experience, such plans have both fixed and flexible actions, so I did not quite understand the focus on trying to modify the date of the RFP in their plan. I would have assumed if the RFP could be completed earlier than scheduled that it would be released on an earlier date. Also, listening to your discussion, it would have been nice to jump in and answer some of the relatively easy questions that came up. For example, a full 9 hole course, would typically have 34-36 carts at one time — not 18. As I mentioned last night, many of us in The Friends of Pusch Ridge Golf Course, not only live on one of the town's courses, but are active golfers, and, some of us, have worked on golf courses. Please do not hesitate to take advantage of us as a resource. Sincerely, Dr. Jeannee Yermakoff Oro Valley, AZ 85704 Stine, Michelle From: Randall, Diana Sent: Thursday, March 4, 2021 8:07 AM To: Stine, Michelle; Standish, Michael Subject: FW: Town Manager Good morning, Please see constituent comments below. Sincerely, Diana Randall Executive Assistant Town Manager, Mayor and Council -----Original Message ----- From: Kent Jacobs Sent: Wednesday, March 3, 20214:33 PM To: Town Council <council@orovalleyaz.gov> Cc: Jacobs, Mary <mjacobs@orovalleyaz.gov> Subject: Town Manager Mayor, Vice Mayor, and Council Members: This is to request the Council consider the termination of Town Manager Mary Jacobs. Ms. Jacobs seemingly has ignored Council's instructions to negotiate the purchase of the Vistoso golf course property. Communications from Ms. Jacobs to the community (council?) regarding that process have been non-existent. She has also ignored guidance from the community regarding Parks and Recreation planning—specifically the area North of Tangerine. We must have a town manager who is responsive to the the council, carries out duties as directed, and communicates with the town's citizens. Respectfully, G. Kent Jacobs Oro Valley resident Stine, Michelle From: Randall, Diana Sent: Wednesday, March 10, 2021 11:26 AM To: Standish, Michael; Stine, Michelle; Vella, Bayer; Melcher, Paul Subject: FW: Constituent Correspondence RE: Church of the Nazarene Project Attachments: 03.10.21_RE Church of the Nazarene Project.pdf Good morning, Please see attached and below for constituent correspondence regarding the Church of the Nazarene project. Sincerely, Diana Randall Executive Assistant Town Manager, Mayor and Council From: Randall, Diana <drandall@orovalleyaz.gov> Sent: Wednesday, March 10, 202111:24 AM To: Barrett, Melanie <mbarrett@orovalleyaz.gov>; Bohen, Timothy <tbohen@orovalleyaz.gov>; Greene, Harry <hgreene@orovalleyaz.gov>; Jones -Ivey, Joyce <jjones-ivey@orovalleyaz.gov>; Nicolson, Josh <jnicolson@orovalleyaz.gov>; Solomon, Steve <ssolomon@orovalleyaz.gov>; Winfield, Joe <jwinfield@orovalleyaz.gov> Cc: Jacobs, Mary <mjacobs@orovalleyaz.gov>; Randall, Diana <drandall@orovalleyaz.gov> Subject: Constituent Correspondence RE: Church of the Nazarene Project Mayor and Council, The attached letters RE: Church of the Nazarene Project were delivered to Town Hall over the last two weeks and are now available in the Council Reference E -Library here. A copy of the letters have been forwarded to the Town Clerk. This is filed in the Constituent Correspondence folder located within the Community & Economic Development folder. Sincerely, Diana Randall Executive Assistant Town Manager, Mayor and Council Town of Oro Valley 11000 N. La Canada Drive Oro Valley, AZ 85737 drandall .orovalle�-az.gov 1 (520) 229-4714 Dear Town of Oro Valley, RE: Oro Valley Church of the Nazarene Building Project My family and I live in Oro Valley and attend Oro Valley Church of the Nazarene. We are so excited about this opportunity because we believe that it will: • Strengthen the community's foundation in faith by using sports and recreation programs to spread the Gospel of Christ. • Provide an inclusive, fun and safe space for all ages in the community to participate in sports, recreation, and faith -based programs regardless of skill level or ability. • Create a much-needed youth space for ministry to promote our vision in reaching students for Christ. OVCN has been a positive influence on youth and children in the community over the years providing outreach opportunities including Easter Eggstravaganza, Mega Sports Camp, youth camping trips, Upward Sports and many more. Through OVCN Upward Sports we have seen firsthand how excited kids are to be included in sports no matter what their skill level. It is important to have sports and recreation programs that will build young leaders in our community by providing an opportunity for them to learn good sportsmanship, team building and faith. We fully support this project and are very excited to be a part of something that will change our community for the better. Sincerely yours, Name;_ Address: City, State, Zip:j J FEB 8 4 2o2i Dear Town of Oro Valley, RE: Oro Valley Church of the Nazarene Building Project My family and I live in Oro Valley and attend Oro Valley Church of the Nazarene. We are so excited about this opportunity because we believe that it will: • Strengthen the community's foundation in faith by using sports and recreation programs to spread the Gospel of Christ. • Provide an inclusive, fun and safe space for all ages in the community to participate in sports, recreation, and faith -based programs regardless of skill level or ability. • Create a much-needed youth space for ministry to promote our vision in reaching students for Christ. OVCN has been a positive influence on youth and children in the community over the years providing outreach opportunities including Easter Eggstravaganza, Mega Sports Camp, youth camping trips, Upward Sports and many more. Through OVCN Upward Sports we have seen firsthand how excited kids are to be included in sports no matter what their skill level. It is important to have sports and recreation programs that will build young leaders in our community by providing an opportunity for them to learn good sportsmanship, team building and faith. We fully support this project and are very excited to be a part of something that will change our community for the better. Sincerely yours, l Name:_ �3 Ms Teri Benitez Address:_ City, State -46 Oro Valley, AL bo i o6 February 15, 2021 Town of Oro Valley 11000 N La Canada Drive Oro Valley, Az 85737 Re: Oro Valley Church of the Nazarene Building Project My wife and I attend the Oro Valley Church of the Nazarene and have seen first hand the positive impact the various current outreach opportunities are already making on the youth and children of the community. The proposed project will greatly expand the impact by providing enhanced opportunity to learn good sportsmanship, team building and develop their faith in Christ. We fully support this project and request the town's support in allowing the Church to provide a venue to change our community for the better. Sincerely yours, . / v( 1✓1 �✓ � 4�l/� George and Helen Cates Stine, Michelle From: Randall, Diana Sent: Thursday, March 11, 2021 2:15 PM To: Stine, Michelle; Standish, Michael Subject: FW: Pusch Ridge Golf Course re-start/grass Attachments: IMG 3901 THEIC Good afternoon, Please see below for constituent comments. I contacted Mr. Scarla to see about getting the photo in a JPEG/PNG/PDF, but have not heard back yet. Sincerely, Diana Randall Executive Assistant Town Manager, Mayor and Council From: Arthur Scarla Sent: Monday, March 8, 20216:42 PM To: Town Council <council@orovalleyaz.gov> Cc: Tony DAngeli Subject: FW: Pusch Ridge Golf Course re-start/grass From: ART SCARLA 3/7/21 Dear Mayor Winfield, Town Manager and esteemed Oro Valley Town Council. I have been watching every Oro Valley Town Council meeting since September and during the early meetings and other conversations it has been said that the course could not be brought back to playing capability in 2021. 1 took this as a challenge and picked up 3 tubes of sand and Rye grass seed from the EI Conquistador courses which are used for divot repair. I then started my 3 foot by 3 foot experiment. I thought to myself plant it and it will grow. The enclosed photo was in an earlier message I sent to the Town Council showing that the grass could start growing and in 30 days golf could resume. This season is almost over. April, May are the last of the snowbird season, but if the watering system was functioning and the sprinklers were turned on there could be golf sooner than October on Bermuda grass. I would love some of you come out and walk the course and look at the struggling Bermuda grass pushing as hard as it can, trying to the "Nth" degree to poke through the small slits in the hardened mud created by the June fires. This poor under nourished grass is looking for a drop of liquid to sustain its life and burst forward. The Town Manager has discussed re -seeding the Bermuda grass base to sustain the Rye grass in the fall, but if someone was told to start watering the fairways and greens now, there would be a much lower cost to the re -seeding. The grass will grow! Turn on the sprinklers and watch it grow! Regards, Art Scarla Oro Valley AZ. Stine, Michelle From: ROBERT HAGEN Sent: Sunday, March 14, 2021 3:38 PM To: Standish, Michael; BlueCard Subject: Mar 17 OVTC Blue Card Speaking Request Mar 14, 2021 Mike...... please be advised that I received an error when I submitted the below email as a Blue Card speaking request...... it appears that I did not have the correct email address in my address book, i.e., bluecard@orovallevaz.gov I would appreciate you letting me know that you received this email OK & will arrange for me to speak at the upcoming Mar 17th OVTC meeting as requested ........ THXs....... Bob Hagen, WLHs, Mar 14, 2021 OV Town Clerk Standish I am submitting this Blue Card request as I would like to be the first speaker from the Westward Look neighborhood to speak during the Call to Audience at the upcoming March 17th 6 pm (Wed) OVTC meeting Please be advised that I very much appreciate the recent efforts of OV Town Planning Manager Vella to better explain to us what the Town of OV has done to date to address our ongoing concerns ..... I do believe his efforts have been very helpful. What I would like to do at the March 17 meeting is let OVTC members know that a majority of the more than fifty Westward Look (WL) neighbors I have reached out to for comments still have several ongoing concerns with the proposed Westward Look Resort (WLR) commercial development which we believe need to be addressed further prior to the OVTC reviewing & voting on it I plan to address the existing building setback concerns we still have during my Call to the Audience segment at the March 17th meeting ........ several other WL neighbors will either submit a Blue Card speaker request of their own ahead of the meeting or Raise Their Hand to speak at the meeting on other items of concern In the interest of time, please be advised that every effort will be made by us to keep our expression of concerns as brief as we can....... moreover, we felt it was important to let you & the OVTC know that we have reached out to The Planning Center & WLR to no avail to have our concerns addressed further ahead of the anticipated mid-to-late OVTC meeting to vote on the proposed WLR commercial development 1 In view of the above, we are now making a similar request to the OVTC members....... we do not feel what we are asking for is unreasonable, undoable or will have a significant adverse impact on WLR's ability to implement a financially viable development A t this point in time, we believe the OVTC stepping in & doing the right thing is the only real o pportunity we will have for our concerns to be further addressed in a meaningful manner....... if they are not addressed, our strong feelings of dissatisfaction with the development as now proposed will only continue to linger...... in my mind, this would not be in the best interests of WLR, it employees, its tenants, its guests, the Town of OV or us as WL neighbors. I would very much appreciate you making the OVTC members aware of the above ahead of its March 17th meeting ......... also, please let me know you received this request as well....... Sincerely .......... Bob Hagen, WLHs, 85704, _ _ 3 Stine, Michelle From: Randall, Diana Sent: Monday, December 21, 2020 8:55 AM To: Stine, Michelle; Standish, Michael Subject: FW: archery range Please see below for constituent comments. Sincerely, Diana Randall Executive Assistant Town Manager, Mayor and Council From: Denise Tye Sent: Saturday, December 19, 2020 9:29 AM To: Town Council <council@orovalleyaz.gov> Subject: archery range Town Council: I am a strong supporter of the Oro Valley archery range. I, as well several friends and families, use the range multiple times each week. I have been an archer for 58 yrs. Archery is a discipline. You learn to rely on yourself and you are constantly fine tuning the mind and body with no one else to blame but yourself for your level of performance. You learn quickly there are good days and bad days but the more work you put in the more rewarded you are. Not a bad thing for our youth to learn, heh? We who use the archery park feel very lucky and appreciative that the town of Oro Valley had the will and desire to make this park a reality. It really gives all who use it a chance to "unplug" from the world. How nice that is for the kids and the 'kid' in all of us. John Tye, D.V.M. Stine, Michelle From: Randall, Diana Sent: Monday, December 21, 2020 8:55 AM To: Stine, Michelle; Standish, Michael Subject: FW: Archery Range Support Please see below for constituent comments. Sincerely, Diana Randall Executive Assistant Town Manager, Mayor and Council -----Original Message ----- From: BRADLEYJEFFERS Sent: Friday, December 18, 2020 8:46 PM To: Town Council <council@orovalleyaz.gov> Subject: Archery Range Support Hi, I just wanted to be sure to voice my support for the archery range and look forward to the added restroom accommodations at the static range. I would also thank the counsel for maintaining both the static and walking ranges. The ranges offer a unique convent outside activity for the Oro Valley residents. In fact over the last year, the range has increased in attendance due to the required social distancing involved in the sport. I have found in more than one occasion, the static range is full, but not a problem because of the great targets on the walking courses. Thanks again for supporting both ranges and look forward to growing facilities. Brad Jeffers Oro Valley Resident and Member of Pusch Ridge Archery Club Sent from my Whone Stine, Michelle From: Randall, Diana Sent: Wednesday, December 16, 2020 8:34 AM To: Stine, Michelle; Standish, Michael Subject: FW: Vistoso Golf Course and New Fields in Naranja and Riverfront Conceptual Plans Please see below for constituent continents. Sincerely, Diana Randall Executive Assistant Town Manager, Mayor and Council From: Trey Champie Sent: Wednesday, December 16, 2020 7:16 AM To: Town Council <council@orovalleyaz.gov> Cc: Diaz-Trahan, Kristy<kdiaz-trahan@orovalleyaz.gov> Subject: Vistoso Golf Course and New Fields in Naranja and Riverfront Conceptual Plans FFAs[-VX#J1X Honorable Mayor Winfield and Council - I read with concern the article in the November 25, 2020 edition of the Explorer that said Oro Valley has decided to purchase the defunct Vistoso Golf Course. This would clearly be a major windfall for residents living along the golf course and in the immediate area. But I don't see how the purchase would benefit Oro Valley's general population, youth or youth sports. In contrast, I believe the conceptual plans currently proposed for Naranja and Riverfront Parks (among others) would do considerably more for the greater good in Oro Valley - and they should be our immediate priorities for funding. From the Explorer golf course article: "Council Member Dr. Harry 'Mo' Greene also questioned why the town was setting a five-month timeline to complete the potential land purchase, instead of trying to expedite the process." And ""Why April? We've heard from these folks during the [public hearing] they're on pins and needles. It seems to me if we could resolve it by February it would be certainly advantageous," Greene said. "The longer we drag it out, the more miserable it is for the people who are living there."" Seriously? The concern is couple months in the process for an ill-advised acquisition of a golf course that been closed for two years? I'd submit that Council Member Greene and the folks he references in the article could use a reality check and some perspective - Oro Valley has owned Naranja Park (acquired in two separate purchases in 1996 and 2000) for at least two decades - and the property still isn't developed to its potential. In fact, we had to wait fifteen years just to get the first two fields at Naranja Park. 1 Oro Valley's youth are underserved in terms of recreational facilities and sports fields - and lighted fields in particular. Oro Valley Little League still does not have fields of their own - they practice up at Coronado School and have to use portable toilets because they have no facilities or running water there. And I've watched Oro Valley Dolphins Football teams practice between outfield fences at James D Kriegh Park - or at Casas Christian School and Pusch Ridge Christian Academy practice fields (bless them both for their generosity) using portable generators for lights (with the accompanying smoke and fumes) - because they had nowhere else to go. There is no way to sugar coat it, that's just shameful in a community like ours. Oro Valley is, or at least should be, better. There is no question that Oro Valley's youth deserve better. I'd also point out that the fields at Riverfont, Naranja and James D. Kriegh Parks aren't just utilized for sports. Families with small children play on them; they have picnics and other gatherings on them. People from 8 to 80 years old walk and run around and through the fields. These fields offer tremendous functionality and versatility. Unless and until Naranja and Riverfront Parks and the other municipal parks (already owned by the town) are developed to their potential with lighted fields adequate for Oro Valley's youth, teams and leagues that need them - the last thing on earth we should be considering is spending money on a defunct golf course. The fact that it was even given serious consideration smells bad. I believe that given their central locations, existing infrastructure, owned land, room for growth, existing access from arterial roads and other factors, Riverfront Park and Naranja Park are very well suited for the new fields proposed in their conceptual plans. And I believe Oro Valley would be well served by making those plans a priority and the new fields a reality over the next couple years. However, if you, our Mayor and Council, are hell-bent on buying the defunct Vistoso Golf Course, then perhaps an alternative approach should be explored. Namely, build the lighted sports fields currently planned for Naranja and Riverfront Parks on the north end of the defunct Vistoso Golf Course including the driving range. First blush it looks like four (or more) lighted, rectangular multi -use fields the size of those at Naranja, a lighted, four diamond cloverleaf along with support facilities, snack bars, rest rooms and ramadas could be situated in the area- while leaving room for open space and trails around the perimeter of that area and through the rest of the defunct course. While this wouldn't be nearly as practical or cost effective as building the sorely needed, lighted fields at Naranja and Riverfront Parks on land the town already owns; and traffic would be a real bear; but at least more people in Oro Valley and Oro Valley's youth would realize some benefit from acquiring the defunct golf course. On a positive note, I'd like to say that Kristy Diaz-Trahan and the Oro Valley Parks and Recreation team do an outstanding job maintaining the fields and facilities we do have. I hope Oro Valley takes real pride in the contribution they make. I remember at a lacrosse tournament at Naranja Park in 2019 parents from the visiting teams said "your fields here are beautiful"; and I can't count the number of times players, parents and coaches have told me how nice the softball fields are at Riverfront Park. I always reply yes, we are thankful. 2 Feel free to email me if you'd like to discuss any of the comments above. Best regards, Trey Champie Stine, Michelle From: Randall, Diana Sent: Wednesday, December 16, 2020 8:46 AM To: Stine, Michelle; Standish, Michael Subject: FW: Draft Good morning, Please see below for constituent comments. Sincerely, Diana Randall Executive Assistant Town Manager, Mayor and Council -----Original Message ----- From: Angel Rosas Sent: Wednesday, December 16, 2020 8:45 AM To: Town Council <council@orovalleyaz.gov> Subject: Draft Dear Council and Director. As a resident and taxpayer of Oro Valley. I do not support the draft. As a father of three boys. I support our sports programs and feel they are absolutely necessary. Thank you for your time. Angel E. Rosas. Sent from my iPhone Stine, Michelle From: Randall, Diana Sent: Wednesday, December 16, 2020 9:01 AM To: Stine, Michelle; Standish, Michael Subject: FW: Draft Parks and Recreation Master Plan Please see constituent comments below Sincerely, Diana Randall Executive Assistant Town Manager, Mayor and Council -----Original Message ----- From: Sara McCarty Sent: Wednesday, December 16, 2020 9:00 AM To: Town Council <council@orovalleyaz.gov> Cc: Diaz-Trahan, Kristy<kdiaz-trahan@orovalleyaz.gov> Subject: Draft Parks and Recreation Master Plan To the Mayor & members of the OV town council: I send this email to notify you that I am STRONGLY OPPOSED to the draft parks & rec master plan. I urge you to reject this draft and go back to the drawing board to develop a plan that reflects true community needs. We are no longerjust a retirement community. Our family has lived and loved Oro Valley for the past 8 years. I am a proud resident of Oro Valley and a parent of children that participate in youth sports. I know firsthand the importance of physical activity for our residents of all ages. Rather than developing a plan that accommodates and encourages participation in sports and active recreational actives, the draft plan appears to make that more difficult. The draft plan should be unanimously rejected. I appreciate your attention to this matter and your support of youth sports and commitment to do the right thing for our community. Best, Sara McCarty Stine, Michelle From: Randall, Diana Sent: Wednesday, December 16, 2020 9:38 AM To: Stine, Michelle; Standish, Michael Subject: FW: Draft Plan Concerns Please see constituent comments below. Sincerely, Diana Randall Executive Assistant Town Manager, Mayor and Council From: Margaret Champie Sent: Wednesday, December 16, 2020 9:40 AM To: Town Council <council@orovalleyaz.gov> Subject: Draft Plan Concerns To the Mayor and Members of the Oro Valley Town Council: This it to let you know that I am STRONGLY OPPOSED the Draft Parks and Recreation Master Plan. I urge you to reject this draft and go back to the drawing board to develop a plan that reflects true community needs. I am a 22 -year resident of Oro Valley and the parent of children that have participated in youth sports for over 12 years. All three of them had to travel up to Catalina to play baseball from age 4-14 because the original Naranja Park plan for baseball fields never came to fruition. They stayed up late on school nights to attend Town Council meetings to voice their needs, because we had a shortage of baseball fields here. How do we explain to our children that they come last? I know firsthand the importance of physical activity not just for the community's youngest citizens, but also for Town's residents of all ages. I am an older parent and spend much time enjoying our parks, open spaces, and trails when work and family obligations permit. There are ample opportunities to walk, run and play for my family and me to choose from. Compared to communities in the metro Phoenix area, we are very, very blessed with beautiful opportunities all around us and just minutes away! Rather than developing a plan that accommodates and encourages participation in sports and active recreational activities, this draft plan seems to look for ways to make that increasingly more difficult. And, after being involved in trying to develop Oro Valley opportunities for youth sports for almost 20 years, my family and I cannot imagine that the Town of Oro Valley would yet again, ignore the youth of this community. Too long, have more vocal citizens refused to take care of the families of Oro Valley and worse yet, put their own needs first. Open space is important, but these requests for fields came first. The draft plan should be unanimously rejected. Sincerely, Margaret Champie Stine, Michelle From: Randall, Diana Sent: Wednesday, December 16, 2020 10:38 AM To: Stine, Michelle; Standish, Michael Subject: FW: Parks plan Please see constituent comments below. Sincerely, Diana Randall Executive Assistant Town Manager, Mayor and Council From: Eric Goodwin Sent: Wednesday, December 16, 2020 10:34 AM To: Town Council <council@orovalleyaz.gov>; Diaz-Trahan, Kristy <kdiaz-trahan@orovalleyaz.gov> Subject: Parks plan Dear council, I'm writing because I'm concerned about the proposed plans to reduce the number of rectangular fields in Oro Valley, specifically at Riverfront park. There is already a shortage of fields, in fact there are only 6 currently in OV, not the 10 listed, and the plan removes two of them at Riverfront park. I worry that your survey of the community may be biased towards retired folks, or people without kids, who use these fields often. Please consider the economic impact of having destination parks with fields. We can draw Lacrosse tournaments, soccer tournaments, and MLS training, among many other events. Please add more multi -use fields to the 2035 plan. Sincerely, Eric Goodwin OV resident Stine, Michelle From: Randall, Diana Sent: Wednesday, December 16, 2020 11:55 AM To: Stine, Michelle; Standish, Michael Subject: FW: Town of Oro Valley Draft Master Plan Please see below for constituent cottunents Sincerely, Diana Randall Executive Assistant Town Manager, Mayor and Council From: Kelly Voigt Sent: Wednesday, December 16, 2020 11:52 AM To: Town Council <council@orovalleyaz.gov>; Diaz-Trahan, Kristy <kdiaz-trahan@orovalleyaz.gov> Subject: Town of Oro Valley Draft Master Plan To the Mayor and Members of the Oro Valley Town Council: This is to let you know that I am STRONGLY OPPOSED the Draft Parks and Recreation Master Plan. I urge you to reject this draft and go back to the drawing board to develop a plan that reflects true community needs. I am a resident of Oro Valley and the parent of two children that participates in youth sports. I know firsthand the importance of physical activity notiust for the community's youngest citizens, but also for Town residents of all ages. Rather than developing a plan that accommodates and encourages participation in sports and active recreational activities, the draft plan seems to look for ways to make that increasingly more difficult. The draft plan should be unanimously rejected. Thank you, Kelly Voigt e: c: Stine, Michelle From: Randall, Diana Sent: Wednesday, December 16, 2020 2:47 PM To: Stine, Michelle; Standish, Michael Subject: FW: Oro Valley Multi Sport Fields draft plan Please see below for constituent comments Sincerely, Diana Randall Executive Assistant Town Manager, Mayor and Council -----Original Message ----- From: Gatewood Sent: Wednesday, December 16, 2020 12:18 PM To: Town Council <council@orovalleyaz.gov> Cc: Diaz-Trahan, Kristy<kdiaz-trahan@orovalleyaz.gov> Subject: Oro Valley Multi Sport Fields draft plan Members of the Oro Valley Town Council, My name is Lance Gatewood. I am the father of a 14 year old high schooler who is a member of the OV Lacrosse Club. She has greatly benefitted from the club especially during these challenging times (exercise, social contacts, leadership, personal growth and development). I have learned that the council is considering measures that will greatly curtail the development of more, much-needed multi -sport fields. Furthermore, it appears that these decisions were made with factually incorrect information (current number of fields and acreage both drastically under counted). I urge you all to reconsider the proposals in the draft plan. Please make sure you have the correct information before finalizing the plan. More multi -sport fields are needed going forward for the benefit of our citizens. Our children (and adults) need places to play and grow. Not community gardens. Thank you for your consideration, Lance Gatewood Stine, Michelle From: Randall, Diana Sent: Friday, December 18, 2020 3:30 PM To: Stine, Michelle; Standish, Michael Subject: FW: Comments on Concept Plan for Oro Valley Parks and Recreation Master plan. Plcesc scc ])CIO%% for amsrirucnt connncnts Sivccrcic, Diana Randall I:Xcculn c _lssistant '1'owu 1lanagcr, (\lacor and Council From: Darrell Tersey Sent: Friday, December 18, 2020 3:29 PM To: Town Council <council@orovalleyaz.gov> Cc: Diaz-Trahan, Kristy <kdiaz-trahan@orovalleyaz.gov> Subject: Comments on Concept Plan for Oro Valley Parks and Recreation Master plan. To whom it may concern; My name is Darrell Tersey, and I am commenting on the Town of Oro Valleys Draft Concept Plan for the town Parks and Recreation Master Plan. I am a user of the Naranja park archery range and a member of the Pusch Ridge Archers and the Desert Destroyers Junior Olympic Archery Development club. I am a Nationally Certified level 2 archery coach and an assistant coach on the JOAD club. I also have over 35 years' experience in land use planning with the Federal Government, including planning for multiple use recreational areas. There are two areas of concern that I have with the Draft plan. First and foremost is safety, and second is the loss of economic inflow to the town due to the loss of revenue from archery events through the removal of valuable archery ranges as shown in the Draft Concept plan. The safety aspects I noted are mainly at the Naranja park, but some of the comments could apply to other facilities as well. The main safety concern is the locations of public restrooms in out of the way locations that make it easy for sexual predators to attack their victims and escape detection. The two proposed restrooms in the Naranja map are prime examples of this. Our archery club has pointed this out to Parks and Recreation staff, but there appears to be a disconnect between staff and planners. Another safety aspect is the placement of walking trails on the berms and within the archery ranges which would place walkers in areas they could be struck with arrows. This is in violation of all shooting range standards. The map also appears to do away with the East and West Field Courses. When I am at the range, I constantly see people utilizing both of those ranges. Our club has sponsored statewide archery meets on those courses, which brings me to the second point. Both the Pusch Ridge Archers and the Desert Destroyers have held tournaments there that bring in archers from all over the state of Arizona, and the head coach of the JOAD club has been approached by a coach from Sonora, Mexico about attending meets held by our club. All of these out-of-town guests pay the daily range fees as well as purchase food, gas and lodging in Oro Valley during their visits. This opportunity for income to the town will be forgone if the ranges are converted to walking trails as shown in the Draft Concept Plan. From all of my experience in planning, it appears that the contractors for this project do not have the experience or knowledge to properly engage the community, nor to find out what are the safety requirements for anything other than baseball and golf, and also are not looking at the diversity of sports that can be accommodated with the existing facilities to the benefit of the community. I would hope this is corrected before the next version of the plan comes out. Sincerely, Darrell Tersey, Assistant Coach, Desert Destroyers JOAD Club 2 Stine, Michelle From: Randall, Diana Sent: Friday, December 18, 2020 3:30 PM To: Stine, Michelle; Standish, Michael Subject: FW: Comments on updated master plan Please see below for constituent comments. Sincerely Diana Randall Executive Assistant Town Manager, Mavor and Council From: Tara Paulsen Sent: Friday, December 18, 2020 3:25 PM To: Town Council <council@orovalleyaz.gov>; Diaz-Trahan, Kristy <kdiaz-trahan@orovalleyaz.gov> Subject: Comments on updated master plan As a parent of kids in both AYSO and CDO soccer I find your plan that states fields are low and community gardens are high extremely out of touch with what is needed. Have you seen the fields? Even when trying to restrict numbers during COVID the fields at Riverfront and Naranja are always jam packed. We need more fields, not some of the other items listed in your plans. As it is, I do not think anyone with kids that lives in Oro Valley could support this Master plan. Tara Paulsen, Concerned Parent Stine, Michelle From: Randall, Diana Sent: Friday, December 18, 2020 3:18 PM To: Stine, Michelle; Standish, Michael Subject: FW: Parks Master Plan feedback- I don't support Please see below for constituent comments Sincerely, Diana Randall Executive Assistant Town Manager, Mayor and Council From: Sean Spencer Sent: Friday, December 18, 2020 3:17 PM To: Town Council <council@orovalleyaz.gov> Cc: Diaz-Trahan, Kristy <kdiaz-trahan@orovalleyaz.gov> Subject: Parks Master Plan feedback- I don't support To Whom it may concern, I wanted to say that I don't support the draft of the Park Master Plan that I have seen. It was about 3 years ago that the town needed more multiple purpose lighted fields and OV came up with a ridiculous plan then which had no voter support. There has been only an increase in kids playing youth sports, especially lacrosse, and if you have had to schedule the field space for all the leagues that want the fields you should know right now we don't have enough. I would like to see someone come up with a better plan before my kids are no longer youths. I am not completely sure but I see only 2 lighted fields over the next 15 years. I also saw that there was over 500 acres of developed park lands. I thought it was closer to 60 acres. The plan had 10 lighted fields and I know of only 6. Also, I found this by accident. I am not sure how you went about surveying the public. Thank You Oro Valley resident, Sean Spencer Stine, Michelle From: Randall, Diana Sent: Friday, December 18, 2020 1:34 PM To: Stine, Michelle; Standish, Michael Subject: FW: Concerns regarding Naranja Park Site Plan Please see below for constituent comments. Sincerely, Diana Randall Executive Assistant Town Manager, Mayor and Council From: kolin tersey - Sent: Friday, December 18, 2020 12:37 PM To: Town Council <council@orovalleyaz.gov> Cc: Diaz-Trahan, Kristy <kdiaz-trahan@orovalleyaz.gov> Subject: Concerns regarding Naranja Park Site Plan Good afternoon, My name is Kolin Tersey and I am an avid user of the archery range and have been since it opened. I am also a level 2 nationally certified archery coach and currently ranked in the top ten in the United States for target archery. After looking at the new site plan for Naranja park I have a few concerns in regards to the archery ranges and the surrounding trails. My biggest concern is the proposed trail directly behind the end of the archery range. After some rough measuring the trail is approximately 125 yards from the shooting line of the archery range. I hope that this was an oversight from a lack of experience with modern archery equipment which is capable of shooting distances over 300 yards. According to USA Archery, which sets the standards for range safety, "An earthen or stone berm built 5 feet or higher positioned within 10 yards beyond and to the sides of the targets." is necessary for consistently stopping arrows and therefore would allow for a trail behind the berm. My second concern is that both the east and the west walking courses were not mentioned in the site plan and that new trails were added around them. Every Morning that I am at the range I see numerous people using both walking courses in preparation for bowhunting season or 3D archery tournaments. We have many state champion shooters who call the Naranja Park range home and practice numerous times per week. I greatly hope that it is not the plan to have the walking courses removed and that any additional trails that may be added around the walking courses will be done so with professional input from one of the many great nationally certified archery coaches and judges in the area such as: Dianne or Terry Lebeau, Alexander Krilov, or Lawrence Brady. Sincerely, Kolin Tersey. Stine, Michelle From: Randall, Diana Sent: Friday, December 18, 2020 10:09 AM To: Stine, Michelle; Standish, Michael Subject: FW: Archery Range / Master Plan draft considerations. Please see below for constituent comments Sincerely, Diana Randall Executive Assistant Town Manager, Mayor and Council From: Sam Gaxiola Sent: Friday, December 18, 2020 9:57 AM To: Town Council <council@orovalleyaz.gov>; Diaz-Trahan, Kristy <kdiaz-trahan@orovalleyaz.gov> Subject: Archery Range / Master Plan draft considerations. Thank you for your time, efforts and considerations on improving the Oro Valley parks experience. In reviewing the draft plans, I just wanted to be sure that archery ranges were not overlooked. I didn't see the NFAA walking course designated on the map and the restroom location that is near the static range seems to be different than the more centralized location that was surveyed by the contactors. Will we get clarification on those two items before plan finalization? Thank you, Sam Gaxiola Pusch Ridge Archer Member Stine, Michelle From: Randall, Diana Sent: Friday, December 18, 2020 8:30 AM To: Stine, Michelle; Standish, Michael Subject: Fwd: Archery ranges Please see below for constituent comments. -Diana From: Mark Johnson Sent: Thursday, December 17, 2020 3:41:32 PM To: Town Council <council@orovalleyaz.gov>; Diaz-Trahan, Kristy <kdiaz-trahan@orovalleyaz.gov> Cc: Jeff Herzbacl ; doug friedmar Subject: Archery ranges Town Council and Parks and Recreation Director, Please protect both walking archery ranges. Thank you. This is in regards to the plan: https://www.o rova I leyaz.gov/fi les/assets/pu bl is/docu m e nts/pa rks-a nd-recreation/oro-va I ley -pa rk-master-plan-u pdate- draft-concept-plans-grab-11.17.20-final.pdf Best, Mark Stine, Michelle From: Randall, Diana Sent: Friday, December 18, 2020 8:18 AM To: Stine, Michelle; Standish, Michael Subject: Fwd: Oro Valley Parks Master Plan Feedback Please see below for constituent comments. -Diana From: Ethan Lathrem Sent: Thursday, December 17, 2020 10:44:16 PM To: Town Council <council@orovalleyaz.gov> Subject: Oro Valley Parks Master Plan Feedback Oro Valley Council Members, As a volunteer with local youth sports organizations, I would really like to see a much greater emphasis placed on lighted multi -use fields. The few fields Oro Valley has (2 at Riverfront, 4 at Naranja) are almost always full, and I have personally seen how difficult it can be to get access to them due to overcrowding. Furthermore, one of the primary High Schools in Oro Valley, BASIS, does not have any fields of their own. To help accommodate sports programs at local schools and to help encourage youth sports, I ask that much greater importance is put on building more lighted multi -use fields. Thank you! Respectfully, Ethan Lathrem Cell: Stine, Michelle From: Randall, Diana Sent: Friday, December 18, 2020 8:18 AM To: Stine, Michelle; Standish, Michael Subject: Fwd: Suggestions and recommendations for the Master plan Please see below for constituent comments. -Diana From: Cindy Woodings Sent: Thursday, December 17, 2020 8:45:36 PM To: Town Council <council@orovalleyaz.gov>; Diaz-Trahan, Kristy <kdiaz-trahan@orovalleyaz.gov>; recreation <recreation @orovalleyaz.gov> Subject: Suggestions and recommendations for the Master plan Council, Thank you for asking for our input in our community. I would like to strongly recommend 3 things: 1. Wading stream ( Interactive stream (maximum water depth is about 2.5 inches) ) instead or in addition to splash pads. Splash pads attract only families with small children and are typically built for kids under 12. 1 would like to see more features that are more used by ALL ages. I have been to many wading streams with a waterfall at one end and a few fountains at the end that are very refreshing for adults and children alike. Some have boulders to jump to and a fountain here and there. It's easy to just get your feet wet and cool off instead of having to have a swimsuit on to get in the splashpad. I have a few in Utah (St. George and Springville). We have enough splashpads around. Give us something novel all ages can use. It would go well with the Riverfront theme. https://www.springviIle.org/buildings-and-grounds/city-parks/splash-pad/ https://utahsadventurefamily.com/springviIle-splash-pad/ 2. We need playgrounds that are built for all ages instead of 12 and under. Please consider making a ninja course with timers that could be used for all ages. Or something more along those lines. Adults and teens need physical challenges too. There is one of these in St. George also that was enjoyed by all ages. 3. Please leave the big fields at Riverfront park! We need space to just play! We need these big fields to have fun on as a family, for soccer, for frisbee, for fun. Thank you! I look forward to hearing back from you. Cindy Stine, Michelle From: Randall, Diana Sent: Friday, December 18, 2020 8:17 AM To: Stine, Michelle; Standish, Michael Subject: Fwd: P&R Draft Master Plan Please see below for constituent comments -Diana From: J. Thies Sent: Thursday, December 17, 2020 6:53:20 PM To: Town Council <council@orovalleyaz.gov> Cc: Diaz-Trahan, Kristy <kdiaz-trahan@orovalleyaz.gov> Subject: P&R Draft Master Plan Oro Valley Town Council, As an Oro Valley citizen I want you to be aware that our family does not support the Parks and Recreation Master Plan in its current draft. I may have missed your survey, but clearly the results of your priorities disproportionately reflects the octogenarians in the community. I'm not sure who or how you verified the survey reflects a random sample of the population, but the results are clearly skewed, and that's without seeing the data. We don't live in Sun City or Saddle Brooke, we have kids, active young adults, and middle aged athletes all desiring outdoor activities. Pickleball, Art, Golf, Community Gardens, and walking clubs are not what our younger generations are looking for. Put the politics aside and do what's best for the super -majority of your citizens. Add more than 2 lighted fields so kickball, soccer, lacrosse, football, and special events can flourish in our community. I'm happy to volunteer my time to support a re -do on the community survey that supported some of these skewed conclusions. We need a true random sample of OV citizens and their thoughts to guide the next two decades of the Parks and Recreation evolution. I appreciate your service on the council and hope you reconsider the proposal. Jeff Thies Stine, Michelle From: Randall, Diana Sent: Thursday, December 17, 2020 3:19 PM To: Stine, Michelle; Standish, Michael Subject: FW: Poorly Designed Draft Master Plan Please see below for constituent comments Sincerely, Diana Randall Executive Assistant Town Manager, Mayor and Council From: danielle demirjian Sent: Thursday, December 17, 2020 2:40 PM To: Town Council <council@orovalleyaz.gov>; Diaz-Trahan, Kristy <kdiaz-trahan@orovalleyaz.gov> Subject: Poorly Designed Draft Master Plan Dear Council, I am writing to express my extreme displeasure with the proposed draft master plan for Naranja Park. The park is currently the heart of all sports in Oro Valley and is grossly under resourced when it comes to the number of available fields. The draft states that there are 10 fields, when in fact there are 6.In addition the acreage appears to be incorrectly listed at 581. It is irresponsible to publish a draft that erroneous and misleading when it comes to something this impactful and costly. Therefore, I am formally recommending a republished version with corrections. Children are already challenged enough with closure of schools and lack of available fields. Please consider providing more fields for sports and activities to take place. There are just simply not enough. There are times when it is so crowded boys and girls teams have to play together. This is a much greater need than community gardens that would be much less used. It is impossible to make correct decisions, without good data. The survey respondents are not representative of the population that the park would be serving. It is not difficult to collect appropriate feedback, and that has NOT been done. 1 am an active member of the community and plan to continue to voice my concerns until they are properly addressed. I would appreciate hearing back from you. Danielle Bridges Stine, Michelle From: Randall, Diana Sent: Thursday, December 17, 2020 1:08 PM To: Stine, Michelle; Standish, Michael Subject: FW: TOV Zoom meeting lack of standard openness and transparency for public attendees. Please see below for constituent comments. Sincerely, Diana Randall Executive Assistant Town Manager, Mayor and Council From: Robinson Howell Sent: Thursday, December 17, 2020 11:47 AM To: Winfield, Joe <jwinfield@orovalleyaz.gov> Cc: Town Council <council@orovalleyaz.gov> Subject: TOV Zoom meeting lack of standard openness and transparency for public attendees. Dear Mayor and Council It seems that the Town of Oro Valley is still puffing their constituents in proverbial blindfolds for public meetings by not displaying a list of attendee participating the meeting with the new Zoom meeting format. It is akin to going into town hall to attend a meeting and being blindfolded and forbidden to interact (ie see or talk) with anyone else in the room bar the council and TOV staff members. Surely this is not legal. And to counter the Town Manager's comment that it is too technical to change configurations and allow attendees to be listed I would say call the Zoom help desk and perhaps hire more competent IT staff. I'm sure this is a convenience option not a technical issue as I was in IT for 30 years and for the last 10 years of my career managed the IVR system for a major wireless service provider. Robinson Howell P.S. I appreciate your recent efforts to resolve the Vistoso GC abandonment and addressing the absence of community parks and trails north of Tangerine. Stine, Michelle From: Randall, Diana Sent: Thursday, December 17, 2020 10:47 AM To: Stine, Michelle; Standish, Michael Subject: FW: Oro Valley Draft Master plan Please see below for constituent comments. Sincerely, Diana Randall Executive Assistant Town Manager, Mayor and Council From: John Cartwright Sent: Thursday, December 17, 2020 10:44 AM To: Town Council <council@orovalleyaz.gov> Cc: 'mailto:kdiaz-trahan@orovalleyaz.gov' Subject: Oro Valley Draft Master plan Am the parent of a 13 year old boy who has been playing for the Oro Valley Dolphins football team since he was 8. The team and the facilities are such a draw to many parents. Especially during this pandemic, sports have been the only aspect of normalcy that my children have taken comfort in. Any plans that reduce the chances of playing and practicing as normal for our youth are met by myself and other parents with complete sadness! There is nothing like a summer night at Naranja Park watching children of all ages playing multiple sports on those beautiful fields. Thank you for your consideration of my child and many others that will follow in his footsteps -John Cartwright Donald McGann Oro Valley, Arizon December 15, 2020 Kristy Diaz-Trahan, Director Town of Oro Valley, Parks and Recreation Department 10,000 North La Canada Drive Oro Valley, Arizona 85737 Ref: Draft Town of Oro Valley Parks and Recreation Master Plan - Phase 1 Dear Kristy, As a 36 -year resident of Oro Valley and a passionate supporter of Oro Valley parks, I appreciate the opportunity to provide comments related to the Draft Parks and Recreation Master Plan. I have serious concerns about the draft and think its adoption may be detrimental to future of Oro Valley parks. There are numerous instances where I take issue with the content and conclusions included in the draft. I am sure others have noted the errors that must be corrected. My greater concern is the lack of vision embodied in the plan and an approach that suggests there cannot be multiple priorities with regard to park system development. After reading and rereading the document I find nothing aspirational in this draft. There is no vision statement, no policies, no goals that suggest the Town of Oro Valley is committed to a diverse, high-quality, multi -faceted park system. I find this to be at odds with the passion and commitment you and your staff bring to the community each day. It is as if the Town is just going through the motions, creating a plan that is minimalist at best and that does not commit the Town to doing the hard work necessary to create a vibrant park system residents can be proud of. If we as a community aim low, we most certainly will not achieve excellence. Equally troubling is the sense the draft plan conveys of pitting one interest group against another. My view, and I believe that of most residents, is that the park system can excel in all areas. Oro Valley can have a superlative trail system AND outstanding active recreational parks AND a high-quality community center AND excellent historic parks. The manner in which the plan is drafted suggests that parks are a zero-sum game and the elevating one element to a high priority necessitates suppressing another to low priority. A much more appropriate approach would be to establish goals and priorities for each of the key elements of a multi- faceted municipal park system. It is my hope and my recommendation that the plan as currently drafted be rejected by Mayor and Council. Oro Valley can do better. Si Donald McGa n Attachment: Park Specific Comments Park Specific Comments: Community Center: • Concept plan does not include a gymnasium. As a long-range plan, the concept must include two -court gym that can be used for a wide range of indoor recreation programs and activities. This will correct a major deficiency in the Town's park system. Riverfront Park: • This appears to be addition by subtraction. The rectangular fields should not be replaced with softball fields unless and until new replacement and additional rectangular fields are constructed elsewhere. • I would much prefer to see this park remain a community park with the rectangular fields / open play areas retained. It would be better to build a new facility to address the need for softball fields. James D. Kriegh Park: • No comments Naranja Park: • The Town cannot move fast enough to build the additional lighted rectangular fields. This should be given highest priority. • Legend for new rectangular fields does not indicate that they will be lighted. Assume they will be, but plan legend should confirm. • Why pickleball courts here? If the Town is moving towards consolidating like facilities within individual parks, these courts would make more sense at the Community Center. • 1 know the plan is conceptual - but the proposed trail due north of the archery range should be relocated. • Yes, the drawing is conceptual but the alignment of the entry drive from Tangerine Road suggests drive will be built on steep hillside. Public should be provided with a more realistic alignment. • Remote restroom on top of hill is not consistent with CPTED / public safety guidelines. Is it really needed? Suggest Police Department be asked to review this proposal. Steam Pump Ranch: • No comments Missing Items: • Concept plan for expansion / integration of shared -use pathway system. • Trails map and plan for development of trail system. • Concept plan for Oro Valley portion of Tortoiita Mountain Park (boundary, trailheads, other improvements, etc.). • Identification of general areas where land for new developed parks should be acquired. Stine, Michelle From: Randall, Diana Sent: Thursday, December 17, 2020 10:38 AM To: Stine, Michelle; Standish, Michael Subject: FW: Comments - Draft Parks and Recreation Master Plan Attachments: COMMENT- LETTER-OV-PARKS-&-REC-DRAFT-MASTER-PLAN.PDF Please see below and attached for constituent comments. Sincerely, Diana Randall Executive Assistant Town Manager, Mayor and Council From: Don McGann Sent: Thursday, December 17, 2020 10:27 AM To: Diaz-Trahan, Kristy <kdiaz-trahan@orovalleyaz.gov> Cc: Town Council <council@orovalleyaz.gov> Subject: Comments - Draft Parks and Recreation Master Plan Good Morning Kristy, Thank you for the opportunity to review and comment on the Draft Oro Valley Parks and Recreation Master Plan. My comments are attached. Don McGann Stine, Michelle From: Randall, Diana Sent: Thursday, December 17, 2020 10:02 AM To: Stine, Michelle; Standish, Michael Subject: FW: Parks Draft Plan Please see below for constituent comments Sincerely, Diana Randall Executive Assistant Town Manager, Mayor and Council -----Original Message ----- From: Dawn Paglinawar Sent: Thursday, December 17, 2020 9:26 AM To: Town Council <council@orovalleyaz.gov> Subject: Parks Draft Plan Hello, I am an Oro Valley resident and have lived here for many years. Many family members and friends also live here and own businesses in Oro Valley. I would like to provide my input on our towns plan to add more gardens, opposed to the MUCH needed additional lighted sports parks. As it stands now, the listed plan is deceiving. The fact that the council members would suggest inaccurate numbers to incorporate their intended gardens is offensive and condescending. The people of this town know how many parks there are. We are a growing community, and a community with children. I realize that has not always been the case, but Oro Valley is a town with many children who are involved in sports. We are always fighting for fields with all sports teams. In fact, it has become normal practice to use the Marana fields due to unavailability with our own fields. It is a topic that is regularly discussed among parents. It is irresponsible to add more gardens. Why would that even be a consideration given our growing population ? Please consider your town's population and needs when drafting plans for improvement and quality of living. Thank you, Dawn Sent from my iPhone Stine, Michelle From: Randall, Diana Sent: Thursday, December 17, 2020 9:04 AM To: Stine, Michelle; Standish, Michael Subject: FW: Parks master plan draft Please see below for constituent comments. Sincerely, Diana Randall Executive Assistant Town Manager, Mayor and Council From: Meagan Cook Sent: Thursday, December 17, 2020 9:01 AM To: Town Council <council@orovalleyaz.gov> Cc: Diaz-Trahan, Kristy <kdiaz-trahan@orovalleyaz.gov> Subject: Parks master plan draft I have looked over the town's draft plans for the parks. Overall, all of the new features seem really great and very diverse. I am however concerned with the amount of field space. I have 3 children who play soccer and we have used fields at both Riverfront and Naranja parks. Currently at both parks, the fields are very crowded and teams have to compete for space and end up having very little space to run a practice. I am concerned that all of the multi use fields are being taken from Riverfront and only 2 added to Naranja. Lacrosse is becoming ever popular and 1 am very concerned that only 4 multi use fields for all of Oro Valley will not allow enough space for all of these lacrosse, soccer, football and cheerleading teams to practice and play games. There are more baseball and softball fields than multi use fields that all of these other sports have to share. I am also concerned that some of the open areas are being taken away. For example, at Riverfront, there are several open grass areas that are not part of fields for kids to run around and play. My kids like to take balls to throw around and kick around when we go play at the park during their siblings practice. If this open area is taken for amphitheaters and splash pads and all the fields are full, what grassy space is left open for families to play catch and run around. Thank you for your time. Meagan Cook Oro Valley Resident Stine, Michelle From: Randall, Diana Sent: Thursday, December 17, 2020 8:53 AM To: Stine, Michelle; Standish, Michael Subject: FW: DO NOT SUPPORT the master draft plan Please see below for constituent comments Sincerely, Diana Randall Executive Assistant Town Manager, Mayor and Council -----Original Message ----- From: Meagan Shaw Sent: Thursday, December 17, 2020 8:49 AM To: Town Council <council@orovalleyaz.gov> Cc: Diaz-Trahan, Kristy <kdiaz-trahan@orovalleyaz.gov> Subject: DO NOT SUPPORT the master draft plan To whom it may concern: As a resident of Oro Valley with young children in sports it is already difficult enough to navigate times for the lighted fields that we do have. I'm a mother of 3 and have 15 years left on these fields I imagine. The plan suggests there are 10 lighted fields in Oro Valley when in actuality there are only 6. Removing even 1 of these fields for a community garden or any other reason would be asinine. Removing a playing field is taking away sports from children of Oro Valley. We all know the benefit of sports in kids lives, from the obvious health benefits of being physically active to the less obvious providing mental support of a positive group of active peers. These kids needs these fields! Our community needs these fields! Thank -you, Meagan Shaw Sent from my iPhone Stine, Michelle From: Randall, Diana Sent: Thursday, December 17, 2020 8:30 AM To: Stine, Michelle; Standish, Michael Subject: FW: Special Session 12/16/2020 Please see below for constituent comments Sincerely, Diana Randall Executive Assistant Town Manager, Mayor and Council -----Original Message ----- From: Cathy Wayand Sent: Wednesday, December 16, 2020 7:08 PM To: Town Council <council@orovalleyaz.gov> Subject: Special Session 12/16/2020 I have to ask what is the Town Council with Mayor Windfield trying to accomplish behind closed doors? The meeting tonight was conducted by the council and Mayor secretly and then allowed them to vote to go forward with whatever it was they discussed. When will there be transparency with this Mayor and Council? This so called meeting was an embarrassment to the citizens and abused the system that should be in place. When will ALL the residents of Oro Valley have input regarding funds that will be allocated to the town attempting to and possibly purchasing the private property that is now a closed golf course? We ALL need to know costs involved, including the cost of a fair market appraisal, and future costs for purchase, security and maintenance. Cathy Wayand Oro Valley Resident Stine, Michelle From: Randall, Diana Sent: Thursday, December 17, 2020 8:29 AM To: Stine, Michelle; Standish, Michael Subject: FW: Concerns with the Draft Master Plan for Parks Please see below for constituent comments. Sincerely, Diana Randall Executive Assistant Town Manager, Mayor and Council From: Stephanie Mustain _ Sent: Wednesday, December 16, 2020 8:31 PM To: Town Council <council@orovalleyaz.gov> Cc: Diaz-Trahan, Kristy <kdiaz-trahan@orovalleyaz.gov> Subject: Concerns with the Draft Master Plan for Parks To Whom it May Concern I am writing today as I just recently learned that the Master Draft Plan for Parks and Recreation was posted on your website and that comments etc would be only be taken until Friday. I should start by saying I have three extremely active boys. Although, they are almost grown now, not having enough fields has been a constant issue in their lives since they start playing tball 15 years ago. Our oldest is now 19 and off to college and we have 2 highschool boys, that although participate in high school sports at school, also currently play lacrosse, where most practices are at Naranja Park. There are nights in the Spring where we have multiple lacrosse teams sharing fields as there is not enough space to rent more fields. In addition, we live in the Copper Creek neighborhood so we walk the trail at Naranja park often and on most evenings and Saturdays (especially before COVID) this park was busting with people and not nearly enough room. Go over to Riverfront they are full as well 111 I am extremely concerned that this plan does not call for more lighted multi -sports fields. I extremely support the need for softball and baseball fields as well, however, not at the cost of taking out current multi -sports fields. 1. My first concern is I am not sure how well you have advertised as I completely missed this was available to review. 2. 1 am not confident the families in our community were reached in regards to the priorities of the parks, especially those with children. 3. It is stated that we currently have 10 lighted multi -use fields. I am only aware of the 4 at Naranja and 2 at Riverfront Park. If the ones at Riverfront are removed that put us at 4. Your current chart shows needs exist as well. 4. Please remember kids need safe places to practice their sports during reasonable hours of the evening. 5. Remember all the nights and weekends you have likely been at these parks and seen them busting at the seam with practices and kids and it being quite obvious the we need more lighted parks for these kids to practice. I still remember being at the ribbon cutting at Naranja Park, when only 2 fields were open, and they were so full by the first week, it was obvious more fields were needed. Then 2 additional fields were built and the park is still busy as ever. It is amazing to me, how many weekends over the years, our family has spent in Phoenix for football, lacrosse, and baseball and how many parks have many multi use fields and diamonds. Prioritizing the children and activities to keep them healthy, focused and safe is critical. I encourage everyone to please relook at the plan and the needs of our kids in the community, and realize 6 fields is nowhere near enough and removing fields and not adding more is not option and will not fit our needs through 2035. Thank you for taking the time to consider Stephanie Mustain Stine, Michelle From: Randall, Diana Sent: Thursday, December 17, 2020 8:28 AM To: Stine, Michelle; Standish, Michael Subject: FW: I DO NOT SUPPORT the Town of Oro Valley's Master Plan Please see below for constituent comments. Sincerely, Diana Randall Executive Assistant Town Manager, Mayor and Council From: Brent < Sent: Thursday, December 17, 2020 7:43 AM To: Town Council <council@orovalleyaz.gov> Cc: Diaz-Trahan, Kristy <kdiaz-trahan@orovalleyaz.gov> Subject: I DO NOT SUPPORT the Town of Oro Valley's Master Plan I do NOT support the Master Plan. There are NOT enough soccer fields in Oro Valley, and the shuffling of fields DOES NOT HELP. Brent Michelson mobile ----- Forwarded Message ----- From: n (Reaion 922` To: "ari. Sent: Thursday, December 17, 2020, 07:16:46 AM MST Subject: AYSO 922 needs your help! Town of Oro Valley's Master Plan Parents! We need your help TODAY! You've seen how crowded our fields get at night, right? The Town of Oro Valley has prepared a draft master plan that, if implemented, will curtail the development of our program and that of all youth / adult / senior sports programs for years to come. We urge you to take a look at the draft plan and, if you agree with our assessment, email the Town's elected officials to let them know that you DO NOT SUPPORT the draft. The period for receiving comments ends this Friday (12/18) so please act today. We suggest you send your comments to the Town Council at: council@orovalleyaz.gov and copy the Parks and Recreation Director, Kristy Diaz-Trahan kdiaz-trahan@orovalleyaz.gov The draft plan documents are available on the Towns website: https: //www.o rova I levaz.gov/Govern ment/Departments/Parks-and-Recreatio n To illustrate the nature of the problems we see with the draft plan, it concludes that there is a far greater need for "Community Gardens" in Oro Valley than there is "Lighted Multi -Sport Fields." There are numerous items of serious concern with the Draft Plan, including: Factual errors: The plan claims that there are 10 lighted multi -sport field in Oro Valley when there are only 6. The plan also suggests that there are 581 acres of developed park land in the community when there are only 61 acres that actually fit into this category. Inappropriate Conclusions: Using the incorrect numbers above, the plan concludes that no new parks will be needed through the year 2035 and that the Town should only build two new lighted multi -sport fields over the next 15 years. Flawed Public Outreach: The individuals included in the survey of residents do not represent the Oro Valley community. There were more responses from users of the Naranja Park Dog Park than there were from users of the Naranja Park fields - and more responses from users of West Lambert Lane Park than users of James D. Kriegh Park and Riverfront Park combined. Recommendations that will reduce, not add to, the inventory of fields: The draft recommends that the two lacrosse / football / soccer fields at Riverfront Park be converted to softball fields, without a timetable or a commitment to replace the rectangular multi -sport fields at a different location. It appears that it is the Town Council that is pushing for the plan as currently drafted, perhaps as cover for the proposed acquisition of the defunct Golf Course at Vistoso. Based on our previous interactions with the Parks Department, and Kristy Diaz-Trahan the Director, it is difficult to imagine that the Parks Department is happy with or supportive of what is being proposed. If you have the time to review the Draft Master Plan, please do and provide the Town with your comments! Thank you for your time and immediate action! Your AYSO 922 Board AYSO Region 922 Oro Valley For general inquiries, please contact your organization direct/y. Email: 46 Willoughby Way NE, Atlanta, GA 30312 www.sportsconnect.com Want to opt out of these types of emails? UNSUBSCRIBE Stine, Michelle From: Randall, Diana Sent: Thursday, December 17, 2020 8:28 AM To: Stine, Michelle; Standish, Michael Subject: FW: Draft Master Plan... Please see below for constituent comments Sincerely, Diana Randall Executive Assistant Town Manager, Mayor and Council From: Jeff Hightower Sent: Thursday, December 17, 2020 7:43 AM To: Town Council <council@orovalleyaz.gov>; Diaz-Trahan, Kristy <kdiaz-trahan@orovalleyaz.gov> Subject: Draft Master Plan... City Council, My family and I DO NOT support the draft master plan based on the assessment of our city's recreational needs! Being the Regional Commissioner of your local AYSO Region 922 soccer league, I know full well that the multi -use fields are too crowded every week night with all kinds of sports programs servicing our kids! And even though there is a pandemic going on, and this should be a slow year, parents want more sports and exercise for their kids! We require 3 multi use fields every Fall just for our league to be able to have enough space for our 50+ teams to practice! We pay more than $8,000 in field reservations every Fall and we usually don't get enough space! And if we had more multi -use fields, we would finally be able to host our own OV soccer tournament every spring like the Ft. Lowell Shootout, bringing in patrons to our hotels and restaurants. Thank you for your time, Jeff Hightower Regional Commissioner AYSO Region 922 Oro Valley, AZ Stine, Michelle From: Randall, Diana Sent: Thursday, December 17, 2020 8:26 AM To: Stine, Michelle; Standish, Michael Subject: FW: Please Reject P & R Master Plan Please see below for constituent comments Sincerely, Diana Randall Executive Assistant Town Manager, Mayor and Council From: Sara pike Sent: Thursday, December 17, 2020 8:08 AM To: Town Council <council@orovalleyaz.gov> Cc: Diaz-Trahan, Kristy <kdiaz-trahan@orovalleyaz.gov> Subject: Please Reject P & R Master Plan To the Mayor and Members of the Oro Valley Town Council: This is to let you know that I am STRONGLY OPPOSED the Draft Parks and Recreation Master Plan. I urge you to reject this draft and go back to the drawing board to develop a plan that reflects true community needs. I am a resident of Oro Valley and the parent of a child that participates in youth sports. I know firsthand the importance of physical activity not just for the community's youngest citizens, but also for Town residents of all ages. The plan seems to make it more difficult for sports groups to find space to practice and play. I've watched our coaches struggle to juggle and balance practice and game times in order to accommodate the limited field space that currently exists, and it appears this plan will reduce open field space even more. The coaches for my son's team all work for free, and work very hard to keep our kids active and engaged already. Please don't make it more difficult for them, or for our kids, to have open space to play and practice team sports. The draft plan should be unanimously rejected. Sincerely, Sara Pike Stine, Michelle From: Randall, Diana Sent: Thursday, December 17, 2020 8:26 AM To: Stine, Michelle; Standish, Michael Subject: FW: Parks Please see below for constituent comments Sincerely, Diana Randall Executive Assistant Town Manager, Mayor and Council -----Original Message ----- From: Amber Smith Sent: Thursday, December 17, 2020 8:20 AM To: Town Council <council@orovalleyaz.gov> Subject: Parks Good afternoon, as a parent of three children under the age of 12 that is at an Oro valley Park five days a week from the months of August to May, I am very concerned about the draft policies in place regarding limiting parks. Already for practice, fields are overburdened due to the high activity of organized sports. Sports for children is a necessity for them to build a team attitude, leader ship, the ability to trust other adults, and of course the physical activity needed for a healthy lifestyle. To further limit fields and not expand and add fields, will be a detriment to the high, family -based community. When people are looking for somewhere to live in the region, Oro valley is the gem due to the good schools, clean community, and the family sports/parks activities. These are the same factors considered for companies when they move into a community. They want to live where the talent is. Highly educated talent is another strength of Oro valley. As the average age of residence trend down, the town must stay focused on keeping the great family atmosphere that exist today. I highly recommend reconsideration of the park plan in place. Reducing the number of fields and claiming there are more lit fields than there are, is a disservice to the community. The plan should include more future fields that can be used for a variety of sports- soccer, football, lacrosse, rugby. Baseball is presently under represented based on team demands and Oro Valley little league should be able to have fields in Oro Valley to use. Please keep Oro Valley a family community. Amber Smith Tucson, AZ (sent via iPhone. Please blame Sid for any typos) Stine, Michelle From: Randall, Diana Sent: Tuesday, December 15, 2020 4:34 PM To: Stine, Michelle; Standish, Michael Subject: FW: Need for more parks Please see below for constituent comments. Sincerely, Diana Randall Executive Assistant Town Manager, Mayor and Council -----Original Message ----- From: Jenn Key Sent: Tuesday, December 15, 2020 2:13 PM To: Town Council <council@orovalleyaz.gov> Subject: Need for more parks Hello, There is a need for additional parks in the town of Oro Valley. The town will need additional fields to accommodate the needs of future youth. We should be supporting active and healthy youth by providing options and facilities for future growth. With many residents moving to Pima county from areas like California our population will continue to grow and our parks and fields will soon be overloaded. Thank you, Jennifer Key Sent from my iPhone Stine, Michelle From: Randall, Diana Sent: Tuesday, December 15, 2020 4:09 PM To: Stine, Michelle; Standish, Michael Subject: FW: VOTE NO! Oro Valley Master Plan draft Please see below for constituent comments Sincerely, Diana Randall Executive Assistant Town Manager, Major and Council From: RHETT TYLER, Sent: Tuesday, December 15, 2020 2:03 PM To: Town Council <council@orovalleyaz.gov>; Diaz-Trahan, Kristy <kdiaz-trahan@orovalleyaz.gov> Subject: VOTE NO! Oro Valley Master Plan draft Dear Counsel, After reading the plan the first thing that stands out to me is the misrepresentation of the facts in the draft. The number of fields and acreage. There are 4 less fields than counted and the overage of 520 acres of usable park land. Much of that is unusable or has been so poorly maintained. This report concludes that no new parks will be needed through 2035. 1 am not sure if you have been to the lit major fields, Naranja, James Kriegh, and Riverfront. They are packed full every night of the week (without Covid) and all day on the weekends. The age group of the people moving into Oro Valley is getting lower, single family residential property inventory is nonexistent. Families and children deserve more recreation parks. There is no need for more "flower" parks, we already live in one big "flower" nature park. Also, why would we build another softball park when we have an absolutely beautiful one at Riverfront. Why doesn't the counsel address the blatant disservice this city has done to Oro Valley Little League? The conditions for which they have to play in is embarrassing. Why wouldn't the city build baseball fields to address this instead of another softball park. It is very clear, those who provided the initial assessment of the people and needs of the community have no idea where and who they live with and around. It would behoove the counsel to throw out this draft and start over by speaking to the families who live here. This Master Plan is so far from a current and future representation of the Town of Oro Valley. By starting over, the town would more effectively utilize the funds and time spent for the future and the growth of Oro Valley. Thank you, Rhett Tyler Stine, Michelle From: Randall, Diana Sent: Tuesday, December 15, 2020 12:05 PM To: Standish, Michael; Stine, Michelle Subject: FW: OPPOSED the Draft Parks and Recreation Master Plan Please ,cc below for CUnSLitLleil comments. sinccrck_ Diana Randall I iXccutive .Assistant "1 own'Manager, Un or and Council From: Brenda Harris Sent: Tuesday, December 15, 2020 11:51 AM To: Winfield, Joe <jwinfield@orovalleyaz.gov>; Barrett, Melanie <mbarrett@orovalleyaz.gov>; Diaz-Trahan, Kristy <kdiaz-tra ha n@orova Ileyaz.gov> Cc: Town Council <council@orovalleyaz.gov> Subject: OPPOSED the Draft Parks and Recreation Master Plan Mayor Winfield, Vice Mayor Barrett and Oro Valley Town Council: I am STRONGLY OPPOSED the Draft Parks and Recreation Master Plan. Mayor Winfield, shortly after you were elected in January, we stood on the sidelines of Naranja Park and you and I discussed the importance of having kids play outside. Now more than ever (COVID precautions in place), I want to underscore the need for fresh air playing fields. All Oro Valley Citizens can enjoy safe and grassy fields now and well into the future. Let us not forget obesity is pandemic and we need tools to encourage our population to be healthy. Community strengths and successes are build on solid foundations. Our town has done a good job thus far. To deprive our citizens of fields in exchange for Gardens is single-minded. Sports cannot be played in a Garden, however, gardens can be developed around fields. I'd suggest making a linear garden along the paths around our fields that support flora that Garden goers would enjoy. Please remember sports teach us how to pursue and maintain health, discipline, camaraderie, life lessons, critical thinking, efficiency, grit and resolve. These are not easily acquired anywhere but having an avenue to 1 teach them on a field is critical. Sports keep kids off screens and having idle time to get in trouble. The plan misrepresents what we have for fields (we do NOT have 1o), please redraft the plan and include INCREASING playing fields for Oro Valley. Sincerely, Brenda Harris, MD z Stine, Michelle From: Randall, Diana Sent: Tuesday, December 15, 2020 12:06 PM To: Stine, Michelle; Standish, Michael Subject: FW: We DO NOT SUPPORT Oro Valley Master Plan Please see below for constituent comments. Sincerely, Diana Randall Executive Assistant Town Manager, Mayor and Council From: Bor Fan Sent: Tuesday, December 15, 2020 11:38 AM To: Town Council <council@orovalleyaz.gov> Cc: Diaz-Trahan, Kristy <kdiaz-trahan@orovalleyaz.gov> Subject: We DO NOT SUPPORT Oro Valley Master Plan Hello, My name is Heiko Bornhoff, and my wife and I have 2 boys (5 and 8), and we wanted to let you know that we feel your Master Plan proposal is significantly flawed regarding Oro Valley Parks. I urge you to go out and visit the parks yourself and see it the perspective of actual park users (not theoretical users). We spend a lot of time at the Oro Valley parks with the kids playing soccer, lacrosse, and using the play ground. During this past year, the parks have been our boys best way to socialize and interact with other kids and allow them to burn off that energy. The current draft recommends that the two lacrosse/football/soccer (multi -season sports) fields at Riverfront Park be converted into softball fields. All I can say is- Are you kidding? Do you see how heavily those fields are used for those sports? Once you create a baseball/softball field, that's all that the field can be used for. It limits all other sports. At least with soccer/football/lacrosse fields, they can be used by multiple sports and open areas. I subscribe to "The greatest good for the greatest number'Whoever wrote that proposal has not done a site visit and seen their usage and are completely out of touch. We are very disappointed to even see that in proposed plan. Please re-evaluate your Master Plan proposal. It's important to get it right, because it not only affects the current generation but future generations. Also, several other notes were pointed out to us and we agree with these points as flawed and biased in the proposed plan: Factual errors: The plan claims that there are 10 lighted multi -sport field in Oro Valley when there are only 6. The plan also suggests that there are 581 acres of developed park land in the community when there are only 61 acres that actually fit into this category. • Inappropriate Conclusions: Using the incorrect numbers above, the plan concludes that no new parks will be needed through the year 2035 and that the Town should only build two new lighted multi -sport fields over the next 15 years. • Flawed Public Outreach: The individuals included in the survey of residents do not represent the Oro Valley community. There were more responses from users of the Naranja Park Dog Park than there were from users of the Naranja Park fields - and more responses from users of West Lambert Lane Park than users of James D. Kriegh Park and Riverfront Park combined. Regards, Heiko Bornhoff Sent from my Wad Stine, Michelle From: Randall, Diana Sent: Tuesday, December 15, 2020 12:06 PM To: Stine, Michelle; Standish, Michael Subject: FW: "Park and Recreation Master Plan" draft concerns Please see below for constituent comments Sincerely, Diana Randall Executive Assistant Town Manager, Mayor and Council From: Paul Smith Sent: Tuesday, December 15, 202011:38 AM To: Town Council <council@orovalleyaz.gov> Cc: Diaz-Trahan, Kristy <kdiaz-trahan@orovalleyaz.gov> Subject: "Park and Recreation Master Plan" draft concerns To the Mayor and Members of the Oro Valley Town Council: This is to let you know that I am STRONGLY OPPOSED the Draft Parks and Recreation Master Plan. I urge you to reject this draft and go back to the drawing board to develop a plan that reflects true community needs. I am a resident of Oro Valley and the parent of children that participate in youth sports. I know firsthand the importance of physical activity not just for the community's youngest citizens, but also for Town residents of all ages. Rather than developing a plan that accommodates and encourages participation in sports and active recreational activities, the draft plan seems to look for ways to make that increasingly more difficult. The draft plan should be unanimously rejected. Sincerely, Paul Smith Stine, Michelle From: Randall, Diana Sent: Tuesday, December 15, 2020 12:06 PM To: Stine, Michelle; Standish, Michael Subject: FW: Parks and Recreation Master Plan Draft Please see below for constituent comments Sincerely, Diana Randall Executive Assistant Town Manager, Mayor and Council From: Rayette Jackson Sent: Tuesday, December 15, 202011:36 AM To: Town Council <council@orovalleyaz.gov>; Diaz-Trahan, Kristy <kdiaz-trahan@orovalleyaz.gov> Subject: Parks and Recreation Master Plan Draft To the Mayor and Members of the Oro Valley Town Council: This it to let you know that I am STRONGLY OPPOSED the Draft Parks and Recreation Master Plan. I urge you to reject this draft and go back to the drawing board to develop a plan that reflects true community needs. I am a resident of Oro Valley, a parent of a child that participates in youth sports, and an adult who participates in sports. I live across from Riverfront park and walk there or at Naranja Park almost EVERY DAY. I ALWAYS see children of all ages and adults using the multi -use sports fields. Many times there are 3, 4 or 5 groups sharing these fields. Rather than developing a plan that accommodates and encourages participation in ALL sports, the draft plan seems to look for ways to make that increasingly more difficult. We need a lot more multi -use sports fields NOT less! The draft plan should be unanimously rejected. Thank you for your time and consideration, Mrs. Rayette Jackson, Sonkissed Nurtured Life and Fitness Juice Plus Partner Sent from Mail for Windows 10 AVG. This email has been checked for viruses by AVG antivirus software. www.avg.com Stine, Michelle From: Randall, Diana Sent: Tuesday, December 15, 2020 12:07 PM To: Stine, Michelle; Standish, Michael Subject: FW: Opposed draft master plan for parks Should I just send you a list of everyone who sent this email? Please see below for constituent corrunents. Sincerely, Diana Randall Executive Assistant Town Manager, Mayor and Council From: Stephanie Zugaide Sent: Tuesday, December 15, 2020 11:22 AM To: Town Council <council@orovalleyaz.gov> Cc: Diaz-Trahan, Kristy <kdiaz-trahan@orovalleyaz.gov> Subject: Opposed draft master plan for parks To the Mayor and Members of the Oro Valley Town Council: This it to let you know that I am STRONGLY OPPOSED the Draft Parks and Recreation Master Plan. I urge you to reject this draft and go back to the drawing board to develop a plan that reflects true community needs. I am a parent of a child that participates in youth sports. I know firsthand the importance of physical activity not just for the community's youngest citizens, but also for Town residents of all ages. Rather than developing plan that accommodates and encourages participation in sports and active recreational activities, the draft plan seems to look for ways to make that increasingly more difficult. The draft plan should be unanimously rejected. Sincerely, Stephanie Zugaide Sent from my Sprint Samsung Galaxy S20 5G. Get Outlook for Android Stine, Michelle From: Randall, Diana Sent: Tuesday, December 15, 2020 12:08 PM To: Stine, Michelle; Standish, Michael Subject: FW: REJECT current Draft Master Plan Please see below for constituent comments. Sincerely, Diana Randall Executive Assistant Town Manager, Mayor and Council From: Nikki Trombetu Sent: Tuesday, December 15, 2020 11:06 AM To: Town Council <council@orovalleyaz.gov>; Diaz-Trahan, Kristy <kdiaz-trahan@orovalleyaz.gov> Subject: REJECT current Draft Master Plan To the Mayor and Members of the Oro Valley Town Council: This is to let you know that I am STRONGLY OPPOSED the Draft Parks and Recreation Master Plan. I urge you to reject this draft and go back to the drawing board to develop a plan that reflects true community needs. I have young children who are currently involved in youth sports and will be continuing to be involved in sports activities for the rest of their lives and I cannot imagine a park district and town council that would hold this back from our community. Oro Valley is a YOUNG growing community with new families coming into this amazing area more and more each year. I know firsthand the importance of physical activity notjust for the community's youngest citizens, but also for Town residents of all ages. The current plan is incredibly stifling to the families, children, and active adults of our town and should be rejected and revised to INCLUDE this growing demographic in Oro Valley. Despite what some may want to believe, we are a young, growing town and this plan should reflect that, nurture our parks, and ENCOURAGE the growth that comes from healthy, well-rounded communities that include youth sports and multi -lighted fields for our sports. Rather than developing a plan that accommodates and encourages participation in sports and active recreational activities, this draft plan seems to look for ways to make that increasingly more difficult. The draft plan should be unanimously rejected. Sincerely, Dr. Nikki Trombetta, DMD F-16 military spouse and mother of 3 young athletes Stine, Michelle From: Randall, Diana Sent: Tuesday, December 15, 2020 12:08 PM To: Stine, Michelle; Standish, Michael Subject: FW: REJECT current Draft Master Plan Please see below for constituent comments Sincerely, Diana Randall Executive Assistant Town Manager, Mayor and Council From: Nikki Trombetta Sent: Tuesday, December 15, 2020 11:06 AM To: Town Council <council@orovalleyaz.gov>; Diaz-Trahan, Kristy <kdiaz-trahan@orovalleyaz.gov> Subject: REJECT current Draft Master Plan To the Mayor and Members of the Oro Valley Town Council: This is to let you know that I am STRONGLY OPPOSED the Draft Parks and Recreation Master Plan. I urge you to reject this draft and go back to the drawing board to develop a plan that reflects true community needs. I have young children who are currently involved in youth sports and will be continuing to be involved in sports activities for the rest of their lives and I cannot imagine a park district and town council that would hold this back from our community. Oro Valley is a YOUNG growing community with new families coming into this amazing area more and more each year. I know firsthand the importance of physical activity notjust for the community's youngest citizens, but also for Town residents of all ages. The current plan is incredibly stifling to the families, children, and active adults of our town and should be rejected and revised to INCLUDE this growing demographic in Oro Valley. Despite what some may want to believe, we are a young, growing town and this plan should reflect that, nurture our parks, and ENCOURAGE the growth that comes from healthy, well-rounded communities that include youth sports and multi -lighted fields for our sports. Rather than developing a plan that accommodates and encourages participation in sports and active recreational activities, this draft plan seems to look for ways to make that increasingly more difficult. The draft plan should be unanimously rejected. Sincerely, Dr. Nikki Trombetta, DMD F-16 military spouse and mother of 3 young athletes Stine, Michelle From: Randall, Diana Sent: Tuesday, December 15, 2020 12:08 PM To: Stine, Michelle; Standish, Michael Subject: FW: Draft Parks and Recreation Master Plan Please see below for constituent comments. Sincerely, Diana Randall Executive Assistant Town Manager, Mayor and Council From: Sara Wright Sent: Tuesday, December 15, 2020 10:55 AM To: Town Council <council@orovalleyaz.gov>; Diaz-Trahan, Kristy <kdiaz-trahan@orovalleyaz.gov> Subject: Draft Parks and Recreation Master Plan To the Mayor and Members of the Oro Valley Town Council: This is to let you know that I am STRONGLY OPPOSED the Draft Parks and Recreation Master Plan, which appears to be based upon faulty data including misrepresentations of the current number of lighted fields and the acreage of developed park land used for sports fields. I urge you to reject this draft and go back to the drawing board to develop a plan that reflects true community needs. I am a resident of Oro Valley and the parent of children that participate in youth sports. I know firsthand the importance of physical activity not just for the community's youngest citizens, but also for Town residents of all ages. Rather than developing a plan that accommodates and encourages participation in sports and active recreational activities, the draft plan seems to look for ways to make that increasingly more difficult. There is simply not enough field space. Teams are forced to practice in small spaces, and late into the evening to accommodate everyone. The draft plan should be unanimously rejected. Sincerely, Sara Wright Sara Wright Manager, CDO 10G