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Home My WebLink AboutPackets - Parks and Recreation Advisory Board (111) AGENDA ORO VALLEY PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD SPECIAL SESSION October 29, 2024 COUNCIL CHAMBERS 11000 N. LA CAÑADA DRIVE REGULAR SESSION AT OR AFTER 6:00 PM CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL DEPARTMENT REPORT ON CURRENT EVENTS COUNCIL LIAISON REPORT ON CURRENT EVENTS CALL TO AUDIENCE - at this time, any member of the public is allowed to address the Board on any issue not listed on today’s agenda. Pursuant to the Arizona open meeting law, individual Board members may ask Town staff to review the matter, ask that the matter be placed on a future agenda, or respond to criticism made by speakers. However, the Board may not discuss or take legal action on matters raised during "Call to Audience." In order to speak during "Call to Audience", please specify what you wish to discuss when completing the blue speaker card. CONSENT AGENDA A.REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF SEPTEMBER 17TH, 2024 REGULAR SESSION MEETING MINUTES REGULAR SESSION AGENDA 1.PRESENTATION AND DISCUSSION REGARDING THE VISTOSO TRAILS NATURE PRESERVE DESERT ECOSYSTEM RESTORATION PROJECT 2.CONSIDERATION AND ADOPTION OF CALENDAR YEAR 2025 PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD MEETING SCHEDULE ADJOURNMENT POSTED: 10/23/2024 at 5:00 p.m. by dt When possible, a packet of agenda materials as listed above is available for public inspection at least 24 hours prior to the Board meeting in the Town Clerk's Office between the hours of 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. The Town of Oro Valley complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). If any person with a disability needs any type of accommodation, please notify the Town Clerk’s Office at least five days prior to the Board meeting at 229-4700. INSTRUCTIONS TO SPEAKERS Members of the public have the right to speak during any posted public hearing. However, those items not listed as a public hearing are for consideration and action by the Board during the course of their business meeting. Members of the public may be allowed to speak on these topics at the discretion of the Chair. If you wish to address the Board on any item(s) on this agenda, please complete a blue speaker card located on the Agenda table at the back of the room and give it to the Recording Secretary. Please indicate on the speaker card which item number and topic you wish to speak on, or if you wish to speak during “Call to Audience,” please specify what you wish to discuss when completing the blue speaker card. Please step forward to the podium when the Chair announces the item(s) on the agenda which you are interested in addressing. 1. For the record, please state your name and whether or not you are a Town resident. 2. Speak only on the issue currently being discussed by the Board. Please organize your speech, you will only be allowed to address the Board once regarding the topic being discussed. 3. Please limit your comments to 3 minutes. 4. During “Call to Audience”, you may address the Board on any issue you wish. 5. Any member of the public speaking must speak in a courteous and respectful manner to those present. Thank you for your cooperation. “Notice of Possible Quorum of the Oro Valley Town Council, Boards, Commissions and Committees: In accordance with Chapter 3, Title 38, Arizona Revised Statutes and Section 2-4-4 of the Oro Valley Town Code, a majority of the Town Council, Board of Adjustment, Historic Preservation Commission, Parks and Recreation Advisory Board, Stormwater Utility Commission, and Water Utility Commission may attend the above referenced meeting as a member of the audience only.” Parks and Recreation Advisory Board A. Meeting Date:10/29/2024 Submitted By:Casey Wilson, Parks and Recreation SUBJECT: REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF SEPTEMBER 17TH, 2024 REGULAR SESSION MEETING MINUTES RECOMMENDATION: N/A EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: N/A BACKGROUND OR DETAILED INFORMATION: N/A FISCAL IMPACT: N/A SUGGESTED MOTION: Move to approve with or without changes Attachments Draft minutes 9-17-2024 D R A F T MINUTES PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD REGULAR SESSION September 17, 2024 ORO VALLEY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 11000 N. LA CAÑADA DRIVE REGULAR SESSION AT OR AFTER 6:00 PM CALL TO ORDER Chair Temple called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Antonia Landau, Member Joanne Moothart, Vice Chair Philip Saletta, Member Emily Veres, Member Michael Weisberger, Member Megan Worzella, Member Gary Temple, Chair Staff Present:Rosalyn Epting, Parks and Recreation Director Paul Melcher, Community and Economic Development Director Dave Gephart, Chief Financial Officer Renee Olvera, Senior Planner Nick Scala, Community Center Manager Casey WIlson, Recording Secretary DEPARTMENT REPORT ON CURRENT EVENTS Rosalyn Epting reported on the following: Summer camp recap. Twelve different camps were offered throughout the town. 4th of July event was attended by over 10,000 people. Some of the Parks and Recreation staff attended the Annual Arizona Parks and Recreation Conference Two awards were received at the conference: one for Outstanding Recreational Program and the other for Mayor Winfield for Outstanding Public Official. Steam Pump ranch shade project update. Elevator project at the Community Center update. CDO wash project update. Pusch Ridge golf course pedestrian bridge update. Hole #5 at the Conquistador course update. Grants, Arizona Game and Fish awarded the town a 50-50 matching grant for the shade structure at the archery range. 9/19/2024 Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Regular Session 1 50th swag is available for sale on Printify. Vistoso Trails Nature Preserve update. Upcoming events. COUNCIL LIAISON REPORT ON CURRENT EVENTS Joyce Jones-Ivy, Council Liaison, was not present. CALL TO AUDIENCE Chair Temple opened the call to the audience. No speakers present Chair Temple closed the call to the audeince. CONSENT AGENDA A.REVIEW AND REAPPROVAL OF THE FEBRUARY 20, 2024, MEETING MINUTES Motioned by m ember Antonia Landau, seconded by member Joanne Moothart to reapprove the February 20, 2024 meeting minutes. Vote: 7 - 0 Carried B.REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF MAY 21, 2024 REGULAR SESSION MEETING MINUTES Motioned by Chair Temple, seconded by member Joanne Moothart to approve the May 21, 2024 meeting minutes. Vote: 7 - 0 Carried REGULAR SESSION AGENDA 1.UPDATE AND DISCUSSION REGARDING THE TOWN'S GROUP BOOKING AND LEISURE TRAVEL STRATEGIES Paul Melcher gave a presentation. Members asked questions. 2.DISCUSSION OF COMMUNITY CENTER FINANCIAL RESULTS THROUGH JUNE 2024 Mr. Dave Gephart, Chief Financial Officer, gave a presentation. Members asked questions. 3.PRESENTATION AND DISCUSSION ABOUT THE COMMUNITY'S EFFORT TO CREATE THE NEXT 10-YEAR ACTION PLAN, KNOWN AS OV'S PATH FORWARD. Renee Olvera, Senior Planner, presented. Members made comments and asked questions. 9/19/2024 Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Regular Session 2 4.DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION TO MAKE A RECOMMENDATION TO COUNCIL REGARDING RENAMING WEST LAMBERT LANE PARK Motioned by member Antonia Landau, seconded by member Joanne Moothart to approve the following three names in order of preference to the Town Council for the renaming of West Lambert Lane Park. 1. Golden Peak Trails 2. Panorama Trails 3. Golden Peak Loop Vote: 7 - 0 Carried 5.DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING COMMUNITY AND RECREATION CENTER POLICY CHANGES FOR MEMBER RESERVATION CANCELATIONS AND NON-MEMBER RESERVATIONS Community Center Manager Nick Scala spoke about the desired policy changes with regard to reservations for members and non-members at the Community and Recreation Center. Motion by Vice Chair Joanne Moothart, seconded by Member Emily Veres to approve the new non member reservation policy. Vote: 7 - 0 Carried Motion by Member Antonia Landau, seconded by Member Emily Veres to approve, with changes, the new member reservation policy. Vote: 7 - 0 Carried ADJOURNMENT Motioned by Chair Temple, seconded by member Joanne Moothart to adjourn at 7:53 p.m. Vote: 7 - 0 Carried I hereby certify that the foregoing minutes are a true and correct copy of the minutes of the regular session of the Town of Oro Valley Parks and Recreation Advisory Board of Oro Valley, Arizona held on the 17th day of September, 2024. I further certify that the meeting was duly called and held and that a quorum was present. ___________________________ Casey Wilson Senior Office Specialist 9/19/2024 Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Regular Session 3 Parks and Recreation Advisory Board 1. Meeting Date:10/29/2024 Submitted By:Casey Wilson, Parks and Recreation SUBJECT: PRESENTATION AND DISCUSSION REGARDING THE VISTOSO TRAILS NATURE PRESERVE DESERT ECOSYSTEM RESTORATION PROJECT RECOMMENDATION: This item is for information and discussion purposes only. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: This item will provide an update on the Vistoso Trails Nature Preserve Desert Ecosystem Restoration Project. BACKGROUND OR DETAILED INFORMATION: Kimley-Horn and Associates is the contractor for the Vistoso Trails Nature Preserve Desert Ecosystem Restoration Project. Rebeca Field is the Senior Project Manager assigned to this project from Kimley-Horn and Associates. Rebeca has been working with staff and stakeholders to develop a concept plan that was presented to the Town Council on September 18, 2024. The concept plan was approved by Town Council at that meeting. Stakeholders Interviewed Include: Rosa Daily – Resident Jack Dash – Horticulturist and Botanist, President of the Local Chapter of the Native Plant Society Elise Gornish – Ecological Restoration Specialist, University of Arizona Gayle Mateer – President of Preserve Vistoso Joe Winfield – Mayor Matt Wood – President Vistoso Community Association Megan Worzella – Parks & Recreation Advisory Board Member Rebeca Field will be in attendance to discuss the process thus far, as well as present the Town Council approved concept plan that was based on stakeholder feedback. Per a Council motion on April 17, 2024, the desert garden design and prioritization of areas receiving treatment will be approved by Council. FISCAL IMPACT: $2,000,000 is currently budgeted for this project. SUGGESTED MOTION: This item is for presentation and discussion only. Parks and Recreation Advisory Board 2. Meeting Date:10/29/2024 Submitted By:Casey Wilson, Parks and Recreation SUBJECT: CONSIDERATION AND ADOPTION OF CALENDAR YEAR 2025 PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD MEETING SCHEDULE RECOMMENDATION: Adoption of the 2025 meeting schedule EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: N/A BACKGROUND OR DETAILED INFORMATION: N/A FISCAL IMPACT: N/A SUGGESTED MOTION: Move to approve the 2025 meeting schedule Attachments 2025 Proposed meeting schedule Parks and Recreation Advisory Board meeting schedule Calendar year 2025 1. Tuesday February 18, 2025 Regular meeting 2. Tuesday April 15, 2025 Regular meeting 3. Tuesday May 20, 2025 Regular meeting 4. Tuesday September 16, 2025 Regular meeting 5. Tuesday November 11, 2025 Regular meeting *rescheduled from 11/18/25 Presentation to PRAB October 29, 2024 Vistoso Trails Nature Preserve Agenda •Restoration Strategies •Restoration Area Plans •Desert Garden Area Plans •Next Steps Restoration Strategies •Installation of protection fencing around existing ‘Islands of Fertility’ •Targeted hand/mechanical removal of invasive species in areas of existing vegetation •Topsoil will not be removed –soils testing recommended for amendments •Invasive species eradication in larger areas will be a combination of mechanical removal and targeted herbicide application •Take advantage of ‘people-power’ for invasive species removal Restoration Strategies •Application of seed mix to occur over desert cobble placement as cost allows •Variety of seed mixes to be installed depending on microclimate/condition of area (i.e.upland area vs. drainage area, low grow seed mix along residential edges, etc.) •Trees will be included in Riparian and Upland seed mixes •Former golf course restoration areas will not be irrigated •Start work from the outside and work IN –focus on the edges Restoration Concept Plan Overview of 60% Sheet Set Sample Restoration Area Existing Vegetation to Remain Protection Fencing to Limit Disturbance Sample Restoration Area Existing Vegetation to Remain Protection Fencing to Limit Disturbance Sample Restoration Area Protection Fencing to Limit Disturbance Slope Treatment to Include Desert Cobble & Seed Existing Condition Proposed Slope Treatment Seed Mix – Sonoran Upland * Recommended, currently not on OV Approved Seed Mix Seed Mix – Riparian * Recommended, currently not on OV Approved Seed Mix Seed Mix – Low-Grow * Recommended, currently not on OV Approved Seed Mix Desert Garden Area Concept Plan A B D E C Desert Cobble Protection Fencing Planting Design - Trees 1. Whitethorn Acacia 2. Catclaw Acacia 3. Desert Ironwood 4. Blue Palo Verde 5. Velvet Mesquite 1 2 3 4 5 Planting Design - Shrubs 1. Wright’s Bee Bush 2. Desert Milkweed 3. Pineleaf Milkweed 4. Fourwing Saltbush 5. Red Justicia 6. Woolly Butterfly Bush 7. Pink Fairy Duster 1 8. Sacred Datura 9. Turpentine Bush 10. Desert Marigold 11. Creosote 12. Jojoba 13. Gooding’s Verbena 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 Planting Design - Accents 1. Purple Three-Awn 2. Side Oats Grama 3. Saguaro 4. Arizona Pencil Cholla 5. Arizona Cottontop 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 6. Ocotillo 7. Hedgehog Cactus 8. Fishhook Barrel Cactus 9. Bear Grass 10. Soaptree Yucca Schedule Vistoso Trails Nature Preserve