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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPackets - Council Packets (1949)Town Council Meeting Regular Session May 21, 2025 Town Council Meeting Regular Session May 21, 2025 Town Council Meeting Announcements Upcoming meetings Meetings are subject to change. Check the Town website for meeting status. Board of Adjustment -CANCELED May 27 Town Council Regular Session June 4 at 6 p.m. Council Chambers 5 Town Council Meeting Regular Session May 21, 2025 7 Council Reports Protect Your Property: Oro Valley’s Free Sandbag Program Starting June 15, the Town will provide free sandbags to residents at Naranja Park, in an empty lot 1,000 feet north of the W. Naranja Drive and N. Musette Drive intersection, on the east side of N. Musette Drive. Residents may fill up to 10 bags through September 30 to help protect their property from potential storm damage. Town Council Meeting Regular Session May 21, 2025 Update on Phase 2: Let’s Think Town Council May 21, 2025 9 OV’s Path Forward You decide The top priority is creating a draft plan that honors the direction provided by residents in Phase 1. We are here Phase 1: Extensive engagement with residents to get direction captured in the draft vision and guiding principles Phase 2: Residents craft goals, policies and actions based on significant resident direction provided during Phase 1 and stakeholder ideas Phase 3: Complete draft of a web-based plan for resident review and approval 11 Community Engagement Plan Priority 1: Residents •Survey responders •Pop -up event •Online engagement •Working group members •Voters Priority 2: Community Stakeholders •Business owners and groups •Development community •Environment groups •Recreational groups •Safety groups Priority 3: Regulatory Groups •Regional agencies •State •Surrounding jurisdictions Work closely together with residents to involve and reach consensus on the community’s vision, values, goals, and elements of the General Plan. Work together with interested parties and field experts to share ideas and information. Work with regulatory groups to gather information and consult on goals, policies, and action. The Planning and Zoning Commission and Town Council make sure the plan represents the entire community. Resident Guidance 1.BIG Community Phone Survey used as a guide •Phone portion projectable to all OV adults •Online and paper portions align with phone survey 2.Comments from 93 events and interactive website provide additional context the survey did not capture 3.Over 100 residents involved in resident working groups – representing all ages and demographic groups Draft Goals, Policies and Actions Additional guidance from resident working groups Resident guidance from Phase 1 Legal requirements Phase 2: “Let’s Think” Kick Off Resident Working Group Meetings 30% Draft Review: Resident Working Groups, stakeholders, boards, commissions and Town Council January February - May May - June August Sept – Nov. 2026 60% Draft Review: Resident Working Group Meetings Phase 3: “You Decide” Publish and promote draft plan for community comment We are here The top priority is creating a draft plan that honors the direction provided by residents in Phase 1. 14 Resident Working Groups Minimum of 2 meetings per topic Achieved consensus on 1st draft of the goals, policies and actions Resident Group February March April May 1 Development Transportation Housing Land Use & Development 2 Economy Town Finances Employment, Businesses & Tourism 3 Community Safety Community Character, Arts & Culture Parks, Recreation & Trails 4 Sustainability Environment, Views and Climate Water Resources & Conservation 15 2025: 25 meetings 107 residents 31 Draft Goals 83 Draft Policies 241 Draft Actions (382 tasks) 2015: 25 meetings 41 residents 25 Goals 77 Policies 163 Actions (310 tasks) Preliminary Results Draft Goals, Policies and Actions 58% prefer the remaining land in OV be used for a central gathering area with shopping, dining, and a performing visual arts center. Shopping and dining options, spaces for all ages, entertainment, shade and amenities, mixed use, accessible and walkable, sufficient parking. Flexible space, arts and culture, walkable and accessible, a hub with other areas nearby. Maximize sales tax with a unique attraction to draw people to businesses in the area. Draft Goal: Create unique, vibrant and interconnected mixed-use destinations for residents, visitors and businesses. Draft Policy: Facilitate the development of inviting, walkable and vibrant community gathering spaces that connect commercial, entertainment, arts, cultural opportunities that are accessible to all. Draft Goals, Policies and Actions 58% prefer the remaining land in OV be used for a central gathering area with shopping, dining, and a performing visual arts center. OV Marketplace, connectivity to the loop, mixed use areas, outdoor experiences A hub with several nearby nodes. OV Marketplace, Steam Pump Ranch, existing retail and restaurants. Promote events as a unique experience to attract people and businesses. Draft Action: Continue to work with the owners of the Oro Valley Marketplace to make it a “ focal hub” for community gathering by: •Increasing walkability by improving connections to the Loop, multi-use path, trails and other pedestrian/cyclist routes •Incorporating space for events, arts and cultural activities •Identifying area(s) for gathering that are highly visible and integrated with shopping, dining, seating, the loop, and multi-use path. •Providing shade and other amenities to improve the outdoor experience Work with the owners of the Oro Valley Marketplace, Steam Pump Ranch, Rooney Ranch, Catalina State Park, San Dorado and the adjacent town owned property to unify this corridor of community spaces by: •Promoting and marketing the area as a destination or district •Developing wayfinding and visitor information to raise awareness about community gathering spaces. •Creating a unique atmosphere by incorporating public art, accentuating views, implementing distinct architecture and experiential commercial uses that attract all ages. Land Use Map Provides broad guidance to achieve residents’ priorities and vision for the Town. •Does not grant property rights like building height or permitted uses (zoning) Land Use Map is generally changed with rezonings •Property owners do not have to amend the land use map when they are developing under their existing zoning rights. •Best time to align the land use map with existing zoning and approved development is during the 10-year plan process. Land Use Map includes: 1.Planning Area Boundary – areas outside of the Town limits that influence OV’s lifestyle. 2.Urban Service Area Boundary – areas where infrastructure exists or is planned so more intensity or density may be warranted. 3.Growth Areas – neighborhood and regional commercial and mixed-use areas 4.Land use designations – parcel specific land uses for residential, commercial, tech-park, open space, etc. Land Use Map (Policy and Guidance) Only make “housekeeping” parcel-specific changes that align with existing zoning and approved developments. 30% Draft Review Process 1.May: Release 30% draft to the resident working group members, stakeholders, consultants, boards, commissions and Town Council •Review and provide comments 2.June: Study sessions with the Planning and Zoning Commission and Town Council Resident Working Group Members Staff Stakeholders Boards & Commissions Planning and Zoning Commission Town Council Consultants 30% Draft Reviewers Resident Working Groups’ meeting recordings, discussions and draft results are available on OVPathForward.com Town Council Meeting Regular Session May 21, 2025 Request initiation of Code Amendment State Law changes regarding approval of development and design review applications Town Council May 21, 2025 Purpose Application types Anticipated Code Amendments continued Summary Town Council Meeting Regular Session May 21, 2025 DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING THE DRAFT FY 25/26 - FY 26/27 STRATEGIC PLAN Town Council May 21, 2025 Key Council Touchpoints: December 2024: Councilmember Input Sessions January 20, 2025: First Draft Shared February 6, 2025: Staff Report on Updates February 13, 2025: Council Retreat April 25, 2025: Updated Draft Distributed May 7, 2025: Study Session Discussion May 21, 2025: Final Plan Adoption (Proposed) 29 Plan Development Process DISCUSSION REGARDING THE DRAFT FY 25/26 - FY 26/27 STRATEGIC PLAN 30 Strategic Plan Content Strategy Statements Definition: Clear, high-level declarations of how the organization will achieve its goals. Why They Matter: They bridge the gap between broad goals and concrete action by setting direction and focus. Guiding Principles Definition: Shared standards that inform how decisions are made and how work is approached. Why They Matter: They help teams know if they're on the right track, both in day-to-day work and when unexpected issues arise. Strategic Projects Definition: Specific, actionable efforts undertaken to implement the strategic plan. Why They Matter: Projects turn strategy into reality by delivering measurable outcomes aligned with strategic goals. DISCUSSION REGARDING THE DRAFT FY 25/26 - FY 26/27 STRATEGIC PLAN 31 Updated Process: Rolling Strategic Plan Update Ongoing Council Input FY25/26–FY26/27 projects form the foundation FY26/27-FY27/28 projects will be reexamined through a rolling update Purpose of the Update Process Identify new priorities and projects Reassess and reprioritize existing efforts Prepare staff to “stand up” major FY27/28 projects early DISCUSSION REGARDING THE DRAFT FY 25/26 - FY 26/27 STRATEGIC PLAN 32 FY 25/26 - FY 26/27 Strategic Plan Projects Focus Area Count of Strategic Projects Economic Vitality 4 Culture and Recreation 9 Public Safety 3 Infrastructure and Town Assets 8 Land Use and Design 4 Effective and Efficient Government 3 Financial Stability 4 Total 35 Lead Department FY26 FY27 Ongoing CED 7 1 Finance 3 IT 1 2 Legal 1 OVPD 2 P&R 3 1 PW 3 2 TMO 4 2 2 Water 1 Total 24 8 3 DISCUSSION REGARDING THE DRAFT FY 25/26 - FY 26/27 STRATEGIC PLAN Discussion Town Council Meeting Regular Session May 21, 2025 Town Council Meeting Regular Session May 21, 2025