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AGENDA
ORO VALLEY TOWN COUNCIL
REGULAR SESSION
DECEMBER 3, 2025
ORO VALLEY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
11000 N. LA CAÑADA DRIVE
For information on public comment procedures, please see the instructions for in person and/or virtual
speakers at the end of the agenda.
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Executive Sessions – Upon a vote of the majority of the Town Council, the Council may enter into
Executive Sessions pursuant to Arizona Revised Statutes §38-431.03 (A)(3) to obtain legal advice on
matters listed on the Agenda.
REGULAR SESSION AT OR AFTER 5:00 PM
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
EXECUTIVE SESSION
1.Pursuant to A.R.S. §38-431.03 (A)(1) and (A)(3) Personnel matter - Town Manager performance review
RESUME REGULAR SESSION AT OR AFTER 6:00 PM
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
1.APPROVAL OF ANY DIRECTION TO THE TOWN ATTORNEY AND/OR NECESSARY STAFF AS
DISCUSSED IN EXECUTIVE SESSION PERTAINING TO THE PERFORMANCE REVIEW OF THE
TOWN MANAGER
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
UPCOMING MEETING ANNOUNCEMENTS
MAYOR AND COUNCIL REPORTS ON CURRENT EVENTS
MAYOR AND COUNCIL REPORTS ON CURRENT EVENTS
Spotlight on Youth
TOWN MANAGER'S REPORT ON CURRENT EVENTS
ORDER OF BUSINESS: MAYOR WILL REVIEW THE ORDER OF THE MEETING
INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
CALL TO AUDIENCE – At this time, any member of the public is allowed to address the Mayor and Town Council
on any issue not listed on today’s agenda. Pursuant to the Arizona Open Meeting Law, individual Council
Members may ask Town Staff to review the matter, ask that the matter be placed on a future agenda, or respond to
criticism made by speakers. However, the Mayor and Council may not discuss or take legal action on matters raised
during “Call to Audience.” In order to speak during “Call to Audience” please specify what you wish to discuss when
completing the blue speaker card.
PRESENTATIONS
CONSENT AGENDA
(Consideration and/or possible action)
A.Minutes - November 19, 2025
B.(Re)appointments and/or appointments to the Board of Adjustment (BOA), Budget and Finance
Commission (BFC), Historic Preservation Commission (HPC), Health Care Benefits Trust (HCBT), Parks
and Recreation Advisory Board (PRAB), Planning and Zoning Commisison (PZC), Stormwater Utility
Commission (SWUC), Water Utility Commission (WUC), Tucson Pima County Bicycle Advisory
Committee (TPCBAC), and the Pima Association of Governments Environmental Planning Advisory
Committee (PAG EPAC)
C.Approval of Council Liaison assignments, effective January 1, 2026, through December 31, 2026
D.Resolution No. (R)25-55, approving the Town's Legislative Agenda, protocols guiding the Town’s
priorities for the 2026 legislative session, and any lobbying activities
REGULAR AGENDA
2.NOMINATION AND ELECTION OF VICE MAYOR
3.PUBLIC HEARING: DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING AN APPEAL OF AN
ADMINISTRATIVE DETERMINATION ON THE PROPOSED SURF THRU EXPRESS CAR WASH ART
WITHIN THE ORO VALLEY MARKETPLACE ADJACENT TO THE SOUTHWEST INTERSECTION OF
WATER HARVEST WAY AND ORACLE ROAD
4.DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE DIRECTION REGARDING THE HIRING PROCESS FOR THE
4.DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE DIRECTION REGARDING THE HIRING PROCESS FOR THE
POSITION OF TOWN ATTORNEY
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS (The Council may bring forth general topics for future meeting agendas. Council may not
discuss, deliberate or take any action on the topics presented pursuant to ARS 38-431.02H)
ADJOURNMENT
POSTED: 11/25/25 at 5:00 p.m. by ck
The Mayor and Council may, at the discretion of the meeting chairperson, discuss any Agenda item.
When possible, a packet of agenda materials as listed above is available for public inspection at least 24 hours
prior to the Council meeting in the office of the Town Clerk between the hours of 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 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 Council
meeting at 229-4700.
PUBLIC COMMENT ON AGENDA ITEMS
The Town has modified its public comment procedures for its public bodies to allow for limited remote/virtual
comment via Zoom. The public may provide comments remotely only on items posted as required Public Hearings,
provided the speaker registers 24 hours prior to the meeting. For all other items, the public may complete a blue
speaker card to be recognized in person by the Mayor, according to all other rules and procedures. Written
comments can also be emailed to Town Clerk Michael Standish at mstandish@orovalleyaz.gov for distribution to
the Town Council prior to the meeting. Further instructions to speakers are noted below.
INSTRUCTIONS TO IN-PERSON SPEAKERS
Members of the public shall be allowed to speak on posted public hearings and during Call to Audience when
attending the meeting in person. The public may be allowed to speak on other posted items on the agenda at the
discretion of the Mayor.
If you wish to address the Town Council 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 Town Clerk. Please indicate on the blue
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.
Please step forward to the podium when the Mayor calls on you to address the Council.
1. For the record, please state your name and whether or not you are a Town resident.
2. Speak only on the issue currently being discussed by Council. You will only be allowed to
address the Council one time regarding the topic being discussed.
3. Please limit your comments to 3 minutes.
4. During Call to Audience, you may address the Council on any matter that is not on the agenda.
5. Any member of the public speaking must speak in a courteous and respectful manner to those
present.
INSTRUCTIONS TO VIRTUAL SPEAKERS FOR PUBLIC HEARINGS
Members of the public may attend the meeting virtually and request to speak virtually on any agenda item that is
listed as a Public Hearing. If you wish to address the Town Council virtually during any listed Public Hearing,
please complete the online speaker form by clicking here https://forms.orovalleyaz.gov/forms/bluecard at least 24
hours prior to the start of the meeting. You must provide a valid email address in order to register. Town Staff will
email you a link to the Zoom meeting the day of the meeting. After being recognized by the Mayor, staff will
unmute your microphone access and you will have 3 minutes to address the Council. Further
instructions regarding remote participation will be included in the email.
Thank you for your cooperation.
Town Council Regular Session 4. 1.
Meeting Date:12/03/2025
Submitted By:Mike Standish, Town Clerk's Office
Department:Town Clerk's Office
SUBJECT:
Pursuant to A.R.S. §38-431.03 (A)(1) and (A)(3) Personnel matter - Town Manager performance review
RECOMMENDATION:
N/A
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
N/A
BACKGROUND OR DETAILED INFORMATION:
N/A
FISCAL IMPACT:
N/A
SUGGESTED MOTION:
I MOVE to go into Executive Session.
Attachments
No file(s) attached.
Town Council Regular Session 7. 1.
Meeting Date:12/03/2025
Submitted By:Mike Standish, Town Clerk's Office
Department:Town Clerk's Office
SUBJECT:
APPROVAL OF ANY DIRECTION TO THE TOWN ATTORNEY AND/OR NECESSARY STAFF AS DISCUSSED
IN EXECUTIVE SESSION PERTAINING TO THE PERFORMANCE REVIEW OF THE TOWN MANAGER
RECOMMENDATION:
N/A
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
N/A
BACKGROUND OR DETAILED INFORMATION:
N/A
FISCAL IMPACT:
N/A
SUGGESTED MOTION:
I MOVE to...
Attachments
No file(s) attached.
Town Council Regular Session A.
Meeting Date:12/03/2025
Submitted By:Michelle Stine, Town Clerk's Office
Department:Town Clerk's Office
SUBJECT:
Minutes - November 19, 2025
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
N/A
BACKGROUND OR DETAILED INFORMATION:
N/A
FISCAL IMPACT:
N/A
SUGGESTED MOTION:
I MOVE to approve (approve with the following changes), the November 19, 2025, minutes.
Attachments
11-19-25 Draft Minutes
D R A F T
MINUTES
ORO VALLEY TOWN COUNCIL
REGULAR SESSION
NOVEMBER 19, 2025
ORO VALLEY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
11000 N. LA CAÑADA DRIVE
REGULAR SESSION AT OR AFTER 6:00 PM
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Winfield called the meeting to order at 6:01 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Present: Joseph C. Winfield, Mayor
Melanie Barrett, Vice-Mayor
Harry Greene, Councilmember
Joyce Jones-Ivey, Councilmember
Mary Murphy, Councilmember
Josh Nicolson, Councilmember
Elizabeth Robb, Councilmember
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Winfield led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.
UPCOMING MEETING ANNOUNCEMENTS
Town Clerk Mike Standish announced the upcoming Town meetings and events.
MAYOR AND COUNCIL REPORTS ON CURRENT EVENTS
Councilmember Jones-Ivey recognized Ruby Hyatt, a 5th grader at Innovation Academy, for her
outstanding academic excellence, generosity, curiosity, and strong character.
Councilmember Jones-Ivey encouraged citizens to volunteer and participate in Amphi School
District's Project Graduation events and fundraisers.
Councilmember Murphy reported that she had attended the 48th Birthday Celebration for Golder
Ranch Fire District and the Ribbon Cutting for the grand opening of Golder Ranch Fire Station #378.
Councilmember Murphy also reported that she had attended the Pusch Ridge Christian Academy
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Veterans Day assembly.
Councilmember Greene reported that he and other Coucilmembers had attended the Naranja Park
Archery Range ribbon cutting ceremony on November 19, 2025.
Mayor Winfield recognized Assistant Recreation Manager Dylan Hiatt, of the Oro Valley Parks and
Recreation Department, for securing a twenty-five thousand dollar grant from the Arizona Game and
Fish Department, for the new shade structure at the Naranja Park Archery Range.
Vice Mayor Barrett reported that she had attended a Veterans Day event at the Oro Valley Church of
the Nazarene and at Wilson K-8 School.
Mayor Winfield reported that he and other Councilmembers had attended and participated in the Oro
Valley Police Department Citizens Academy Graduation event.
Mayor Winfield reported that he and other Councilmembers had attended the Rockin' 4 Heroes 2025
event, held on November 9, 2025, at James D. Kreigh Park. Mayor Winfield recognized Oro Valley
Police Chief Kara Riley, who had been presented with the Community Hero Award at this event.
TOWN MANAGER'S REPORT ON CURRENT EVENTS
Town Manager Jeff Wilkins reported the following:
Information on Oro Valley Boards and Commissions
Information regarding the RTA Next Open House
Information regarding Shop OV Campaign
Information on the Oro Valley Shredding event
Update on the Oro Valley Market Place redevelopment
Information regarding the Naranja Multi-Use Path
Information on upcoming Town events
Mayor Winfield recognized Public Information Officer Jeff Hidalgo, who had taken a job with Pima
County, and expressed his appreciation for Jeff's exemplary service to the town.
ORDER OF BUSINESS
Mayor Winfield reviewed the order of business and stated that the order would stand as posted.
INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
There were no informational items.
CALL TO AUDIENCE
There were no call to audience speakers.
PRESENTATIONS
1.Presentation and possible discussion on the 60% draft of the OV Trails Connect Trails and Paths
Master Plan
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Senior Planner Kyle Packer presented the 60% draft of the OV Trails Connect Trails and Paths
Master Plan and included the following:
Tonight's Presentation
OV Trails Connect Areas of Focus
Process
Community Engagement
OV Residents Care About Trails and Paths
Defining Themes in Guiding Principles
Reinvest in Existing Assets: Guiding Principles
Enhance Community Connectivity: Guiding Principles
Grow a Safe & Accessible Network: Guiding Principles
Improve Signage and Wayfinding: Guiding Principles
Mapping-Pedestrain
Mapping—Cycling
Implementation Table
Implementation Tables — High Priority Improvements — Multi-Use Paths
Implementation Tables — High Priority Improvements — The Loop
Implementation Tables — High Priority Improvements — VTNP
Implementation Tables — High Priority Improvements — Unpaved Trails
Next Steps and Ways to Get Involved
Discussion ensued among Council and staff regarding the 60% draft of the OV Trails Connect Trails
and Paths Master Plan.
2.Presentation and possible discussion of the Town's FY 25/26 Quarterly Financial Update through
September 2025
Chief Financial Officer Dave Gephart presented the Town's FY 25/26 Quarterly Financial Update
through September 2025, and included the following:
General Fund
Highway Fund
Community Center Fund
Capital Fund
Water Utility Fund
Stormwater Utility Fund
El Conquistador Golf Managment
Town of Oro Valley Golf Analysis — Contractor Financials
Consolidated Year-to-Date Financial Report through September 2025
Local Sales Tax Collections
General Fund State Shared Revenues
Debt Service Expense
Town of Oro Valley Operating Investment Summary Fiscal Year 2025/26
Town of Oro Valley Development Impact Fee Fund Projects
Discussion ensued among Council and staff regarding the Town's FY 25/26 Quarterly Financial
Update through September 2025.
CONSENT AGENDA
1.Minutes - November 5, 2025
Motion by Mayor Joseph C. Winfield, seconded by Councilmember Harry Greene to approve
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Motion by Mayor Joseph C. Winfield, seconded by Councilmember Harry Greene to approve
Consent Agenda item (A).
Vote: 7 - 0 Carried
REGULAR AGENDA
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Vice Mayor Barrett requested a future agenda item, not date specific, for discussion and possible
action on receiving transcripts and or summaries of Board and Commission meetings. Seconded by
Mayor Winfield.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
1.Pursuant to ARS 38-431.03(A)(1) and (A)(3) for personnel matters to discuss, review, and affirm Town
Attorney candidates to interview
Motion by Mayor Joseph C. Winfield, seconded by Councilmember Harry Greene to go into
Executive Session at 7:26 p.m., Pursuant to ARS 38-431.03(A)(1) and (A)(3) for personnel matters to
discuss, review, and affirm Town Attorney candidates to interview.
Vote: 7 - 0 Carried
Mayor Winfield stated the following staff will be joining Council in the Executive Session: Human
Resource Director Andy Votava, Town Attorney Nathan Rothschild and Town Clerk Mike Standish.
RESUME REGULAR SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Winfield resumed the regular session at 8:20 p.m.
Vice Mayor Barrett and Councilmember Robb were absent.
REGULAR AGENDA
1.APPROVAL OF ANY DIRECTION TO THE TOWN ATTORNEY AND/OR NECESSARY STAFF AS
DISCUSSED IN EXECUTIVE SESSION PERTAINING TO THE TOWN ATTORNEY SEARCH
Motion by Mayor Joseph C. Winfield, seconded by Councilmember Mary Murphy to move as directed
in Executive Session.
Vote: 5 - 0 Carried
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Mayor Joseph C. Winfield, seconded by Councilmember Joyce Jones-Ivey to adjourn the
meeting at 8:21 p.m.
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Vote: 5 - 0 Carried
_________________________________________
Michelle Stine, MMC,
Deputy Town Clerk
I hereby certify that the foregoing minutes are a true and correct copy of the minutes of the regular session of
theTown of Oro Valley, Arizona held on the 19th day of November 2025. I further certify that the meeting was
called and held and that a quorum was present.
___________________________________________
Michael Standish, MMC
Town Clerk
11/19/25 Minutes, Oro Valley Town Council Regular Session 5
Town Council Regular Session B.
Meeting Date:12/03/2025
Submitted By:Michelle Stine, Town Clerk's Office
Department:Town Clerk's Office
SUBJECT:
(Re)appointments and/or appointments to the Board of Adjustment (BOA), Budget and Finance Commission
(BFC), Historic Preservation Commission (HPC), Health Care Benefits Trust (HCBT), Parks and Recreation
Advisory Board (PRAB), Planning and Zoning Commisison (PZC), Stormwater Utility Commission (SWUC), Water
Utility Commission (WUC), Tucson Pima County Bicycle Advisory Committee (TPCBAC), and the Pima
Association of Governments Environmental Planning Advisory Committee (PAG EPAC)
RECOMMENDATION:
Outlined below is information for each board and commission in regard to appointment recommendations and
reappointment requests.
Board of Adjustment (BOA)
The BOA has three (3) members whose terms expire on 12/31/25. One (1) eligible member has not requested
reappointment. The following eligible members have requested reappointment.
Joseph Affinati
Thomas Gribb
The BOA will continue to accept applications for the one (1) upcoming vacancy.
Budget and Finance Commission (BFC)
The BFC has two (2) members whose terms expire on 12/31/25. One (1) member is not eligible for reappointment
and one (1) eligible member did not request reappointment.
The BFC will continue to accept applications for the two (2) upcoming vacancies.
Historic Preservation Commission (HPC)
The HPC has one (1) current vacancy.
The HPC will continue to accept applications for the one (1) remaining vacancy, which was due to a resignation.
Health Care Benefits Trust (HCBT)
The HCBT has one (1) member whose term expires on 12/31/25. The following eligible member has requested
reappointment.
Jennifer Marek
Parks and Recreation Advisory Board (PRAB)
PRAB has three (3) members whose terms expire on 12/31/25. One (1) member is not eligible for reappointment.
The following eligible members have requested reappointment.
Michael Weisberger
Megan Worzella
The PRAB will continue to accept applications for the one (1) upcoming vacancy.
Planning and Zoning Commission (PZC)
PZC has four (4) members whose terms expire on 12/31/25. One (1) eligible member did not request
reappointment. The following eligible members have requested reappointment.
Kimberly Outlaw Ryan
Sandra Wilson
William Thomas
The PZC will continue to accept applications for the one (1) upcoming vacancy.
Stormwater Utility Commission (SWUC)
SWUC has two (2) members whose terms expire on 12/31/25. One (1) member is not eligible for reappointment
and one (1) eligible member did not request reappointment. The SWUC also has two (2) current vacancies.
The SWUC is recommending appointment for the following applicants:
Gary Mattson
Tom Marek
John McCauley
Water Utility Commission (WUC)
WUC has four (4) members whose terms expire on 12/31/25. One (1) eligible member has not requested
reappointment, and one (1) member is not eligible for reappointment. The following eligible members have
requested reappointment.
Niranjan Vescio
Joe Hornat
The WUC is recommending appointment for the following applicants:
Rebecca Badruddoja
Steven Linder
Oro Valley Representative for the Tucson Pima County Bicycle Advisory Committee (TPCBAC)
The following eligible member has requested reappointment.
Krista Post
Oro Valley Representative for the Pima Association of Governments Environmental Planning Advisory
Committee (PAG EPAC).
The eligible member has not requested reappointment.
Staff is recommending appointment for the following applicant.
Alexander Ball
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
Partial Terms do not count against the term limits established in Appendix "B" of the Councils Parliamentary
Rules and Procedures.
BACKGROUND OR DETAILED INFORMATION:
The requests for reappointment and the applications for the prospective new board and commission members are
attached.
FISCAL IMPACT:
N/A
N/A
SUGGESTED MOTION:
I MOVE that the following appointments to the BOA, HCBT, PRAB, PZC, SWUC, WUC, TPCBAC, and PAG
EPAC be made effective January 1, 2026:
Board of Adjustment (BOA)
Joseph Affinati for a term expiring December 31, 2027
Thomas Gribb for a term expiring December 31, 2027
Health Care Benefits Trust (HCBT)
Jennifer Marek for a term expiring December 31, 2029
Parks and Recreation Advisory Board (PRAB)
Michael Weisberger for a term expiring 12/31/2027
Megan Worzella for a term expiring 12/31/2027
Planning and Zoning Commission (PZC)
Kimberly Outlaw Ryan for a term expiring 12/31/2027
Sandra Wilson for a term expiring 12/31/2027
William Thomas for a term expiring 12/31/2027
Stormwater Utility Commission (SWUC)
Tom Marek for a partial term expiring 12/31/2026
John McCauley for a partial term expiring 12/31/2026
Gary Mattson for a term expiring 12/31/2027
Water Utility Commission (WUC)
Joe Hornat for a term expiring 12/31/28
Niranjan Vescio for a term expiring 12/31/28
Rebecca Badruddoja for a term expiring 12/31/28
Steven Linder for a term expiring 12/31/28
Oro Valley Representative to the Tucson Pima County Bicycle Advisory Committee (TPCBAC)
Krista Post for a term expiring 12/31/27
Oro Valley Representative to the Pima Association of Governments Environmental Planning Advisory
Committee (PAG EPAC)
Alexander Ball for a term expiring 12/31/27
Attachments
Reappointment Requests
Applications
WARNING: External Sender. Read Carefully. Report phishing.
From:Joe Affinati
To:Stine, Michelle
Subject:Re: Oro Valley Board of Adjustment Reappointment Request
Date:Wednesday, September 17, 2025 9:16:42 AM
Hello
I am interested in serving another term.
Thank You
Joe Affinati
On Tuesday, September 16, 2025 at 01:29:36 PM MST, Stine, Michelle <mstine@orovalleyaz.gov>
wrote:
Good afternoon, Mr. Affinati,
Thank you for serving on the Board of Adjustment for the Town of Oro Valley. Your current term will
expire on December 31, 2025. Your service is greatly appreciated, and you are eligible to request
reappointment. If you are interested in serving another term, please notify me in writing, either by email or
by letter, no later than September 23, 2025. Reappointment requests are tentatively scheduled to be
considered by Council at their December 3, 2025, meeting.
Please don’t hesitate to contact me if you have any questions.
Sincerely,
Michelle Stine, MMC, CPM
Deputy Town Clerk
Town of Oro Valley
520-229-4744
mstine@orovalleyaz.gov
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From:Thomas Gribb
To:Stine, Michelle
Subject:Re: Oro Valley Board of Adjustment Reappointment Request
Date:Wednesday, September 17, 2025 11:39:48 AM
Dear Ms. Stine,
Thank you for your note. Yes, If approved by Council I would like to remain on the Board of
Adjustment for an additional term.
Best regards,
Thomas Gribb
On Sep 16, 2025, at 1:31 PM, Stine, Michelle <mstine@orovalleyaz.gov> wrote:
Good afternoon, Mr. Gribb,
Thank you for serving on the Board of Adjustment for the Town of Oro
Valley. Your current term will expire on December 31, 2025. Your service
is greatly appreciated, and you are eligible to request reappointment. If
you are interested in serving another term, please notify me in writing,
either by email or by letter, no later than September 23, 2025.
Reappointment requests are tentatively scheduled to be considered by
Council at their December 3, 2025, meeting.
Please don’t hesitate to contact me if you have any questions.
Sincerely,
Michelle Stine, MMC, CPM
Deputy Town Clerk
Town of Oro Valley
520-229-4744
mstine@orovalleyaz.gov
WARNING: External Sender. Read Carefully. Report phishing.
From:Jennifer Marek
To:Stine, Michelle
Subject:Re: Oro Valley Health Care Benefits Trust Reappointment Request
Date:Wednesday, September 17, 2025 7:14:05 PM
Dear Ms. Stine:
Thank you for your email. I would enjoy serving another term on the Health Care
Benefits Trust for the Town of Oro Valley at the Town Council’s discretion.
Please let me know if you require any information.
Thank You,
Jennifer Marek
Sent from Yahoo Mail for iPhone
On Tuesday, September 16, 2025, 1:36 PM, Stine, Michelle <mstine@orovalleyaz.gov> wrote:
Good afternoon, Ms. Marek,
Thank you for serving on the Health Care Benefits Trust for the Town of
Oro Valley. Your current term will expire on December 31, 2025. Your
service is greatly appreciated, and you are eligible to request
reappointment. If you are interested in serving another term, please notify
me in writing, either by email or by letter, no later than September 23,
2025. Reappointment requests are tentatively scheduled to be considered
by Council at their December 3, 2025, meeting.
Please don’t hesitate to contact me if you have any questions.
Sincerely,
Michelle Stine, MMC, CPM
Deputy Town Clerk
Town of Oro Valley
520-229-4744
mstine@orovalleyaz.gov
WARNING: External Sender. Read Carefully. Report phishing.
From:M Weisberger
To:Stine, Michelle
Subject:Re: Oro Valley Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Reappointment Request
Date:Tuesday, September 16, 2025 3:34:08 PM
Hi Michelle,
Thank you for reaching out.
I would be interested in serving another term on the Advisory Board. I feel that my extensive
participation in OV recreation and my financial background make me a productive member of
the Board.
Best regards,
Mike Weisberger
On Tue, Sep 16, 2025 at 1:38 PM Stine, Michelle <mstine@orovalleyaz.gov> wrote:
Good afternoon, Mr. Weisberger,
Thank you for serving on the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board for the Town of
Oro Valley. Your current term will expire on December 31, 2025. Your service is
greatly appreciated, and you are eligible to request reappointment. If you are
interested in serving another term, please notify me in writing, either by email or by
letter, no later than September 23, 2025. Reappointment requests are tentatively
scheduled to be considered by Council at their December 3, 2025, meeting.
Please don’t hesitate to contact me if you have any questions.
Sincerely,
Michelle Stine, MMC, CPM
Deputy Town Clerk
Town of Oro Valley
520-229-4744
mstine@orovalleyaz.gov
WARNING: External Sender. Read Carefully. Report phishing.
From:Megan Worzella
To:Stine, Michelle
Subject:Re: Oro Valley Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Reappointment Request
Date:Tuesday, September 16, 2025 2:17:22 PM
Hi Michelle,
I would be happy to be considered for a second term on the PRAB.
Thank you,
Megan
Sent from my iPhone
On Sep 16, 2025, at 1:39 PM, Stine, Michelle <mstine@orovalleyaz.gov> wrote:
Good afternoon, Ms. Worzella,
Thank you for serving on the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board for the
Town of Oro Valley. Your current term will expire on December 31, 2025.
Your service is greatly appreciated, and you are eligible to request
reappointment. If you are interested in serving another term, please notify
me in writing, either by email or by letter, no later than September 23,
2025. Reappointment requests are tentatively scheduled to be considered
by Council at their December 3, 2025, meeting.
Please don’t hesitate to contact me if you have any questions.
Sincerely,
Michelle Stine, MMC, CPM
Deputy Town Clerk
Town of Oro Valley
520-229-4744
mstine@orovalleyaz.gov
WARNING: External Sender. Read Carefully. Report phishing.
From:Kim Ryan
To:Stine, Michelle
Subject:Re: Oro Valley Planning and Zoning Commission Reappointment Request
Date:Tuesday, September 16, 2025 4:49:40 PM
Good afternoon, Ms. Stine. I respectfully request reappointment to the Town of Oro Valley
Planning and Zoning Commission. Please don’t hesitate to let me know if anything further
will be required from me for consideration by Town Council and I will be happy to comply.
Kind regards,
Kim
On Sep 16, 2025, at 1:42 PM, Stine, Michelle <mstine@orovalleyaz.gov> wrote:
Good afternoon, Ms. Outlaw Ryan,
Thank you for serving on the Planning and Zoning Commission for the
Town of Oro Valley. Your current term will expire on December 31, 2025.
Your service is greatly appreciated, and you are eligible to request
reappointment. If you are interested in serving another term, please notify
me in writing, either by email or by letter, no later than September 23,
2025. Reappointment requests are tentatively scheduled to be considered
by Council at their December 3, 2025, meeting.
Please don’t hesitate to contact me if you have any questions.
Sincerely,
Michelle Stine, MMC, CPM
Deputy Town Clerk
Town of Oro Valley
520-229-4744
mstine@orovalleyaz.gov
WARNING: External Sender. Read Carefully. Report phishing.
From:
To:Stine, Michelle
Subject:RE: Oro Valley Planning and Zoning Commission Reappointment Request
Date:Thursday, September 18, 2025 6:32:34 PM
Hello Michelle,
I am interested in serving another term on the Planning and Zoning Commission, and would
like to request consideration for reappointment.
Thank you letting me know about this opportunity.
Regards.
Sandy Wilson
From: Stine, Michelle <mstine@orovalleyaz.gov>
Sent: Tuesday, September 16, 2025 1:43 PM
To:
Subject: Oro Valley Planning and Zoning Commission Reappointment Request
Good afternoon, Ms. Wilson,
Thank you for serving on the Planning and Zoning Commission for the Town of Oro
Valley. Your current term will expire on December 31, 2025. Your service is greatly
appreciated, and you are eligible to request reappointment. If you are interested in
serving another term, please notify me in writing, either by email or by letter, no later
than September 23, 2025. Reappointment requests are tentatively scheduled to be
considered by Council at their December 3, 2025, meeting.
Please don’t hesitate to contact me if you have any questions.
Sincerely,
Michelle Stine, MMC, CPM
Deputy Town Clerk
Town of Oro Valley
520-229-4744
mstine@orovalleyaz.gov
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From:William Thomas
To:Stine, Michelle
Subject:Re: Oro Valley Planning and Zoning Commission Reappointment Request
Date:Tuesday, September 23, 2025 4:19:53 PM
Sorry.. I was out of town.
Please put me back on the candidate list
Thanks
Ed Thomas
On Sep 23, 2025, at 2:54 PM, Stine, Michelle <mstine@orovalleyaz.gov> wrote:
Good afternoon,
I am following up on the email below. Please respond as soon as possible.
Kind Regards,
Michelle Stine, MMC, CPM
Deputy Town Clerk
Town of Oro Valley
520-229-4744
mstine@orovalleyaz.gov
From: Stine, Michelle
Sent: Tuesday, September 16, 2025 1:46 PM
To:
Subject: Oro Valley Planning and Zoning Commission Reappointment Request
Good afternoon, Mr. Thomas,
Thank you for serving on the Planning and Zoning Commission for the
Town of Oro Valley. Your current term will expire on December 31, 2025.
Your service is greatly appreciated, and you are eligible to request
reappointment. If you are interested in serving another term, please notify
me in writing, either by email or by letter, no later than September 23,
2025. Reappointment requests are tentatively scheduled to be considered
by Council at their December 3, 2025, meeting.
Please don’t hesitate to contact me if you have any questions.
Sincerely,
Michelle Stine, MMC, CPM
Deputy Town Clerk
Town of Oro Valley
520-229-4744
mstine@orovalleyaz.gov
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From:Vescio, Niranjan
To:Stine, Michelle
Subject:Re: Oro Valley Water Utility Commission Reappointment Request
Date:Tuesday, September 16, 2025 9:18:53 PM
Dear Michelle,
I have enjoyed my time on the OV Water Utility Commission and have learned a lot. I can't
imagine another cause as worthwhile and working to ensure and preserve our water resources
in these challenging times. I am interested in serving another term, so I formally request a
reappointment.
Thank you.
Niranjan Vescio
From: Stine, Michelle <mstine@orovalleyaz.gov>
Sent: Tuesday, September 16, 2025 1:48 PM
To: Vescio, Niranjan
Subject: Oro Valley Water Utility Commission Reappointment Request
External mail
Good afternoon, Mr. Vescio,
Thank you for serving on the Water Utility Commission for the Town of Oro Valley.
Your current term will expire on December 31, 2025. Your service is greatly
appreciated, and you are eligible to request reappointment. If you are interested in
serving another term, please notify me in writing, either by email or by letter, no later
than September 23, 2025. Reappointment requests are tentatively scheduled to be
considered by Council at their December 3, 2025, meeting.
Please don’t hesitate to contact me if you have any questions.
Sincerely,
Michelle Stine, MMC, CPM
Deputy Town Clerk
Town of Oro Valley
520-229-4744
mstine@orovalleyaz.gov
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From:Joe
To:Stine, Michelle
Subject:Re: Oro Valley Water Utility Commission Reappointment Request
Date:Tuesday, September 16, 2025 6:05:58 PM
Yes! I am very interested in reappointment and want to be considered.
Thank You
On Tuesday, September 16, 2025 at 01:50:03 PM GMT-7, Stine, Michelle <mstine@orovalleyaz.gov>
wrote:
Good afternoon, Mr. Hornat,
Thank you for serving on the Water Utility Commission for the Town of Oro Valley. Your current term
will expire on December 31, 2025. Your service is greatly appreciated, and you are eligible to request
reappointment. If you are interested in serving another term, please notify me in writing, either by email
or by letter, no later than September 23, 2025. Reappointment requests are tentatively scheduled to
be considered by Council at their December 3, 2025, meeting.
Please don’t hesitate to contact me if you have any questions.
Sincerely,
Michelle Stine, MMC, CPM
Deputy Town Clerk
Town of Oro Valley
520-229-4744
mstine@orovalleyaz.gov
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From:Krista Post, MA, LP
To:Stine, Michelle
Subject:Re: Oro Valley Representative for the Tucson Pima County Bicycle Advisory Committee Reappointment Request
Date:Tuesday, September 16, 2025 2:03:17 PM
Hello Michelle,
Thank you for reaching out. I wasn't sure when my appt ended, so this is very helpful.
I would love to continue serving... I believe they are 2yr terms, correct?
Thanks again
Krista Post
On 9/16/2025 at 3:52 PM, "Michelle Stine" <mstine@orovalleyaz.gov> wrote:
Good afternoon, Ms. Post,
Thank you for serving as the Oro Valley Representative to the Tucson/Pima County
Bicycle Advisory Committee for the Town of Oro Valley. Your current term will expire on
December 31, 2025. Your service is greatly appreciated, and you are eligible to request
reappointment. If you are interested in serving another term, please notify me in writing,
either by email or by letter, no later than September 23, 2025. Reappointment requests
are tentatively scheduled to be considered by Council at their December 3, 2025,
meeting.
Please don’t hesitate to contact me if you have any questions.
Sincerely,
Michelle Stine, MMC, CPM
Deputy Town Clerk
Town of Oro Valley
520-229-4744
mstine@orovalleyaz.gov
Submit Date: Nov 10, 2025
First Name Middle
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Last Name Suffix
Email Address
Street Address Suite or Apt
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Primary Phone Alternate Phone
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Are you a full time Oro Valley resident (resides in Oro Valley 6 or more
months a year) *
Yes
Number of years in Oro Valley (If less than 1 year, please state the number of
months followed by Mo.)
5
Which Boards would you like to apply for?
Pima Association of Governments Environmental Planning Advisory Committee: Submitted
Interests & Experiences
Please list your volunteer services in Oro Valley and with other organizations
including any boards or commissions on which you have served :
(board/commission , civic, educational, cultural, social, etc.)
I currently serve on the statewide Arizona Commission on Access to Justice, having been a
member of the commission since 2021, and re-appointed by the Chief Justice of the Arizona
Supreme Court in 2024. At the Pima County Consolidated Justice Court (2021-2025), I served
on the following committees: Strategic Implementation Committee: Developed and executed
initiatives for judicial system improvements. Pro-Tem Recommendations Committee:
Evaluated and recommended pro-tem judges to ensure judicial excellence. New Judge
Orientation Committee: Mentored newly elected judges, providing guidance on legal and
procedural best practices. I also have previously volunteered at the Oro Valley Library re-
stocking shelves.
Alexander Ball
Oro Valley AZ
Alexander Ball
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How does your previous volunteer service prepare you for the board or
commission appointment for which you have applied? Please describe an
issue considered at a meeting of the Board or Commission for which you are
applying.
I most recently worked at the law firm of DeConcini McDonald Yetwin and Lacy, which serves
as legal counsel for the Pima Association of Governments. I am, therefore, already familiar
with many of the issues (both political and legal) that PAG is facing having written several
memos on the matters (including the adoption and upcoming election regarding RTA Next). I
will be able to bring this background knowledge of the legal landscape and my previously
political experience as an elected official to help the PAG Advisory Committee.
Briefly describe your educational/vocational background.
I have a J.D. from Georgetown University Law Center, an M.B.A. from Loyola Marymount
University, and a B.A. in Economics from the College of the Holy Cross. I served for over 4
years as a Justice of the Peace in Pima County before stepping down this year to move back
to Oro Valley.
Have you attended the Community Academy or CPI?
Yes No
If yes, what year?
If no, are you willing to attend and complete the Community Academy within
your first full term?
Yes No
Please Agree with the Following Statement
I agree that the information provided in my application is true and correct
I Agree *
Alexander Ball
Submit Date: Jul 01, 2025
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Are you a full time Oro Valley resident (resides in Oro Valley 6 or more
months a year) *
Yes
Number of years in Oro Valley (If less than 1 year, please state the number of
months followed by Mo.)
3.5
Which Boards would you like to apply for?
Water Utility Commission: Submitted
Interests & Experiences
Question applies to Tourism Advisory Commission
Please provide your years of experience, and specific information regarding
your background and how it relates to hospitality, tourism venue
management, tourism, and/or arts and culture.
I have a background in engineering and government. I worked for the Federal Government
for about 34 years. I love travel and have been all over the US, Europe, Asia and various
other locations. I feel I have a good sense of tourism opportunities available in Oro Valley for
people coming from Northern California where I grew up. Coastal California has some very
damp weather, and Oro Valley is a great place for people to visit to warm up and dry out. My
first trip to Oro Valley was about 20 years ago. I was coming to Tucson for work, and one of
the people I was working with on a project from the City of Tucson, who was an Oro Valley
resident, encouraged me to come out in the summer on vacation so my kids could get out of
the fog and enjoy the summer heat. So we came out and stayed at the Hilton El
Conquistador. My kids loved it. If I am selected for the commission, I would want to focus on
attracting summer tourists to enjoy what Oro Valley has to offer at great summer prices.
Steven Linder
.
Oro Valley AZ
Steven Linder
Please list your volunteer services in Oro Valley and with other organizations
including any boards or commissions on which you have served :
(board/commission , civic, educational, cultural, social, etc.)
On the Board of Canada Hills Community Association HOA and I am the head of the Design
Review Committee for the Canada Hills Master HOA. I have done some volunteer work for
Red Cross, PACC, and Habitat for Humanity. I have also volunteered on some political
campaigns.
How does your previous volunteer service prepare you for the board or
commission appointment for which you have applied? Please describe an
issue considered at a meeting of the Board or Commission for which you are
applying.
I am very good at working with teams of people with diverse backgrounds to develop
solutions to issues in a collaborative, inclusive, and respectful manner. I am a great listener
and negotiator.
Briefly describe your educational/vocational background.
I have a degree in Mechanical Engineering. I worked in environmental consulting prior to
working for the Federal government. I then worked for the Navy for about two years and the
Environmental Protection Agency for about 32 years. I specialized in land cleanup, hazardous
waste, risk assessment, and groundwater cleanup. I also spent over 15 years in
management. I have extensive expertise in government contracts and grants.
Question applies to Planning and Zoning Commission
Please describe an issue or project you contributed to which related
specifically to conceptual design?
My most extensive experience somewhat related to conceptual design involved managing
teams of people including scientists, engineers, and lawyers to develop strategies for
investigation and cleanup of environmental issues. My most involved project involved the
development of a team and a strategy to investigate and mitigate fuel additive
contamination of the City of Santa Monica's water supply. On this project, I led the creation
of a partnership between the federal government, state government, local government, and
private water purveyors to hold oil companies responsible for the groundwater
contamination accountable for investigation and remediation of the issue. When I worked for
the Navy, I worked on a team that designed tools and strategies for complex repairs on
nuclear aircraft carriers and nuclear submarines.
Question applies to Planning and Zoning Commission
For each selection you made above, please provide your years of experience
and a generalized description of your professional design background in that
area.
I worked for about two years in mechanical design and fabrication of special tools, and I
worked for about 32 years on environmental investigation and cleanup designs and
implementation..
Have you attended the Community Academy or CPI?
Yes No
If yes, what year?
Steven Linder
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If no, are you willing to attend and complete the Community Academy within
your first full term?
Yes No
Please Agree with the Following Statement
I agree that the information provided in my application is true and correct
I Agree *
Steven Linder
Submit Date: Nov 22, 2024
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Are you a full time Oro Valley resident (resides in Oro Valley 6 or more
months a year) *
Yes
Number of years in Oro Valley (If less than 1 year, please state the number of
months followed by Mo.)
34
Which Boards would you like to apply for?
Parks & Recreation Advisory Board: Submitted
Interests & Experiences
Please list your volunteer services in Oro Valley and with other organizations
including any boards or commissions on which you have served :
(board/commission , civic, educational, cultural, social, etc.)
Tucson Association of REALTORS, OVLL, Legacy Traditional School, Club Colombia de Tucson,
Habitat for Humanity.
Rebecca Badruddoja
Oro Valley AZ
Rebecca Badruddoja
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Question applies to multiple boards
How does your previous volunteer service prepare you for the board or
commission appointment for which you have applied? Please describe an
issue considered at a meeting of the Board or Commission for which you are
applying.
I am active in the Tucson Association of REALTORS as the incoming Vice Chair of the
Professional Development Committee, in addition to being a member of the Home and
Property Advocates Committee and Risk Management Committee. I am proud to say I grew
up in Oro Valley and would love the opportunity to actively participate in the continued
growth of our community. As a mom and business owner I am vested in the success of our
community and enjoyment of the amenities within. My husband and I are avid supporters of
the OVPD, sponsoring officers annually in the Cologuard Classic. I am active in our children's
lives, and served on the PTO of their school, but have since found other venues to provide
support for their teachers and administrators. Our children play baseball with Oro Valley
Little League and go to GTMA (martial arts in OV), and we look forward to them growing up
in the same community I grew up in! The growth has been substantial, as I remember
Oracle/Magee being the "beginning of OV" growing up with a large patch of desert between
Ina/Oracle and Magee/Oracle. We no longer have to drive 30-45 minutes to shop and get to
enjoy so much together as a community. Oro Valley has always been home, with just a few
years spent living in Tucson and then Marana, only to circle back to raise our family here. I
appreciate your consideration and hope to meet you soon!
Briefly describe your educational/vocational background.
I am a graduate of CDO High School and a licensed real estate broker (owner of an Oro
Valley-based real estate company) in the process of earning my bachelor's degree (in pursuit
of my MBA).
Have you attended the Community Academy or CPI?
Yes No
If yes, what year?
Question applies to multiple boards
If no, are you willing to attend and complete the Community Academy within
your first full term?
Yes No
Please Agree with the Following Statement
I agree that the information provided in my application is true and correct
I Agree *
Rebecca Badruddoja
Submit Date: Nov 10, 2025
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Are you a full time Oro Valley resident (resides in Oro Valley 6 or more
months a year) *
Yes
Number of years in Oro Valley (If less than 1 year, please state the number of
months followed by Mo.)
3
Which Boards would you like to apply for?
Storm Water Utility Commission: Submitted
Interests & Experiences
Please list your volunteer services in Oro Valley and with other organizations
including any boards or commissions on which you have served :
(board/commission , civic, educational, cultural, social, etc.)
I have been a full-time resident of Oro Valley since 2022. My volunteer experience locally
includes the Oro Valley Adopt-a-Road program, Tucson Jazz Festival and Tucson Festival of
Books.
John McCauley
Oro Valley AZ
John McCauley
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How does your previous volunteer service prepare you for the board or
commission appointment for which you have applied? Please describe an
issue considered at a meeting of the Board or Commission for which you are
applying.
As a relatively new resident of Southern Arizona, I am particularly interested in water supply,
reuse and recharge issues. In addition to reading to educate myself on water issues affecting
the desert SW, I have also attended a seminar sponsored by CAP at the Sandra Day
O'Conner College of Law at ASU regarding the "Law of The River". I live along the CDO river
wash, increasing my interest in flood control, water quality and preservation.
Briefly describe your educational/vocational background.
BS in Urban and Regional Studies, Grad Studies in Business.
Have you attended the Community Academy or CPI?
Yes No
If yes, what year?
If no, are you willing to attend and complete the Community Academy within
your first full term?
Yes No
Please Agree with the Following Statement
I agree that the information provided in my application is true and correct
I Agree *
John McCauley
Submit Date: Oct 08, 2025
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Are you a full time Oro Valley resident (resides in Oro Valley 6 or more
months a year) *
Yes
Number of years in Oro Valley (If less than 1 year, please state the number of
months followed by Mo.)
7
Which Boards would you like to apply for?
Storm Water Utility Commission: Submitted
Interests & Experiences
Please list your volunteer services in Oro Valley and with other organizations
including any boards or commissions on which you have served :
(board/commission , civic, educational, cultural, social, etc.)
I served as a commissioner and chair as well as finance subcommittee chair for the Water
Utility for 6 years
How does your previous volunteer service prepare you for the board or
commission appointment for which you have applied? Please describe an
issue considered at a meeting of the Board or Commission for which you are
applying.
I've served as chair for 2 years at the water utility, have a great attendance record and
understand all the relevant meeting rules for commission meetings. I also have a good
understanding of how the town functions and maintain a good relationship with town council
and the mayor.
Tom Marek
Oro Valley AZ 85737
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Briefly describe your educational/vocational background.
BS in Nuclear Physics, MBA in finance, 18 years in regulated nuclear / coal and renewable
power generation. I'm currently a director of a software company focused on SCADA and
power control for wind, solar and hydro generation plants
Have you attended the Community Academy or CPI?
Yes No
If yes, what year?
2019
If no, are you willing to attend and complete the Community Academy within
your first full term?
Yes No
Please Agree with the Following Statement
I agree that the information provided in my application is true and correct
I Agree *
Tom Marek Page 2 of 2
Submit Date: Nov 08, 2025
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Are you a full time Oro Valley resident (resides in Oro Valley 6 or more
months a year) *
Yes
Number of years in Oro Valley (If less than 1 year, please state the number of
months followed by Mo.)
1 year 1 month
Which Boards would you like to apply for?
Storm Water Utility Commission: Submitted
Interests & Experiences
Please list your volunteer services in Oro Valley and with other organizations
including any boards or commissions on which you have served :
(board/commission , civic, educational, cultural, social, etc.)
City of Covington, KY Financial Monitoring Advisory Board; Member-Banklick Watershed
Advisory Board, Kenton Co KY; Advisor, Northern KY Chamber of Commerce's Task Force on
Tax/Fees License Policy; Land Utilization Advisory Team, Fernald Superfund Site, US Dept. of
Energy, Ross, OH; Yellowstone Land Use Conflict Reconciliation Team, US Dept of Interior
National Park Service/Yellowstone Institute [2009]; Advisor, Governor Graves Kansas Tax
Equity Task Force; Advisor, FL Governor Chiles St Budget Reform Commission; Mayor's Task
Force on Effective Municipal Service Delivery-Manhattan, KS; Greater San Antonio Chamber
of Commerce Infrastructure Finance Study Group; Board Member, Tree Hill Society,
Jacksonville FL
Gary A Mattson Dr.
Oro Valley AZ
Gary A Mattson Dr.
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How does your previous volunteer service prepare you for the board or
commission appointment for which you have applied? Please describe an
issue considered at a meeting of the Board or Commission for which you are
applying.
I am Life Member and Charter Member of the American Institute of Certified Planners who
has had extensive experience on the impacts to land utilization on local taxes and the cost of
municipal services. First as a former professionally trained practitioner at all three levels of
government, then as a college professor in graduate professional programs of city
management and colleges of architecture/engineering and finally serving on numerous
boards/commissions and task forces, I believe I can make a positive contribution. For three
decades I have specialized in the impact of small town growth related issues have had on
municipal budgeting, tax and fee structure in my research and classes. Since my family has
resided in Arizona since the early 1980s I had an opportunity to see it transform. Although
semi-retired and as a Oro Valley taxpaying resident, I think I can be helpful in seeking ways
to ensure an efficient and effective cost solution to the town's infrastructure maintenance
and distribution,
Briefly describe your educational/vocational background.
Ph.D. Univ of Delaware [Public Finance/Public Policy]; Master in City Planning, Univ of Rhode
Island; Master in Public Administration, City University of New York; BA SUNY Albany:
Rockefeller School of Public Affairs and Policy; Former Professor-- Kansas State University,
Iowa State University; Director-Center of Local Government, University of North Florida;
Director of MPA Program, UT at San Antonio; Director of MPA Program, Northern Kentucky
Univ.;Capital Budget Planner, City of East Providence, RI; Director of Fulton Co. Regional
Planning Commission; NE Regional LWCF Grants Admin-US Interior [Carter Admin] ; Research
Analyst-DelMarVa Public Administration Institute; Senior Investigator/Administrator-NY State
NAC Commission; HHC, 301st Logistic Support Bde, USAR Ft. Totten, NY.
Have you attended the Community Academy or CPI?
Yes No
If yes, what year?
2021
If no, are you willing to attend and complete the Community Academy within
your first full term?
Yes No
Please Agree with the Following Statement
I agree that the information provided in my application is true and correct
I Agree *
Gary A Mattson Dr.
Town Council Regular Session C.
Meeting Date:12/03/2025
Submitted By:Mike Standish, Town Clerk's Office
Department:Town Clerk's Office
SUBJECT:
Approval of Council Liaison assignments, effective January 1, 2026, through December 31, 2026
RECOMMENDATION:
N/A
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
N/A
BACKGROUND OR DETAILED INFORMATION:
Town Council Policy No. 8 defines the position of Council liaison to boards and commissions, which was created
in order to allow Councilmembers the opportunity to bring Council-adopted policies to a particular board or
commission, and keep the Town Council informed as to the actions and issues of that advisory group.
FISCAL IMPACT:
N/A
SUGGESTED MOTION:
I MOVE to APPROVE the Council liaison assignments as presented in Attachment 1.
or
I MOVE to...
Attachments
Attachment 1 - Town Council Liaison Assignments
COUNCIL LIAISON ASSIGNMENTS
JANUARY 1, 2026 – DECEMBER 31, 2026
Board of Adjustment Josh Nicolson
Budget and Finance Commission Joe Winfield
Historic Preservation Commission Elizabeth Robb
Parks & Recreation Advisory Board Joyce Jones-Ivey
Planning & Zoning Commission Melanie Barrett
Stormwater Utility Commission Harry Greene
Tourism Advisory Commission Mary Murphy
Water Utility Commission Mary Murphy
Outside Agencies
Amphitheater School District Elizabeth Robb
Legislative District Joe Winfield
Greater Oro Valley Chamber of Commerce Joe Winfield
Pima Association of Governments Joe Winfield
Regional Transportation Authority Joe Winfield
Town Council Regular Session D.
Meeting Date:12/03/2025
Requested by: Mary Komenas Submitted By:Mary Komenas, Town Manager's
Office
Department:Town Manager's Office
SUBJECT:
Resolution No. (R)25-55, approving the Town's Legislative Agenda, protocols guiding the Town’s priorities for the
2026 legislative session, and any lobbying activities
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
Each year, in preparation for the upcoming State Legislative Session, the Oro Valley Town Council reviews and
adopts a legislative agenda that reflects the priorities and needs in key policy areas of importance to the Town of
Oro Valley, such as state-shared revenues, protection of local control and other matters specific to the Town's
interests. This agenda is designed to guide the town's positions on both State and Federal legislative matters. The
2026 Legislative Agenda will be applicable to the second regular session of the 57th Arizona Legislature and the
119th United States Congress. By adopting this resolution, the Oro Valley Town Council grants the necessary
authority for Town staff and lobbyists to advocate for these policies at the state and federal levels.
This Legislative Agenda resolution identifies the recommended legislative priorities of the Town and will guide the
Town's requests and lobbying activities. The Legislative Agenda also encompasses the Municipal Policy
Statement, which encompasses policies developed and approved at the 2025 League of Arizona Cities and
Towns (League) Conference with involvement from cities and towns throughout the state. Mayor Winfield
represented the Town of Oro Valley as the Town's voting official regarding the adoption of this policy statement.
Although the Legislative Agenda should remain flexible due to the unknown nature and large quantity of bills
introduced in the State Legislature, general concepts and direction are provided. More specific information will be
provided, as desired and necessary, after bills are introduced during the legislative session. The areas raised in
the Legislative Agenda are based on the needs of the Town and what is anticipated or commonly introduced
during the legislative sessions.
Town staff and the Council Legislative Liaison, Mayor Winfield, will continue to work closely throughout the
legislative session in addressing a variety of issues and bills that may arise.
BACKGROUND OR DETAILED INFORMATION:
Town staff and the Council Liaison will work closely throughout the legislative session in addressing a variety of
issues and bills that may arise.
Council Policy
In 2008, the Town Council established protocol for the legislative efforts of the Town by approving the general
Legislative Agenda through a resolution and adoption of a Council Communication that includes components of
the legislative program. A basic principle in any lobbying effort is to speak with one voice, so this resolution
establishes guidelines for those who represent the Town.
For state legislative efforts, the Council uses staff and designates a member of Town Council as Council Liaison to
state legislature districts. State legislative districts includes district 17 and, as a result of the Westward Look
annexation, district 18. The Mayor, if not already serving as the Legislative Council Liaison, also frequently
interacts with other elected officials at all levels of government during the course of his duties and works with staff
in ensuring any legislative efforts regionally, statewide or federally are coordinated in accordance with the
Council-adopted agenda.
League of Arizona Cities and Towns
The Town’s intergovernmental liaison works closely with the League of Arizona Cities and Towns (League),
specifically regarding state legislative issues with a strength-in-numbers approach to common interest legislation.
The state legislative agenda is developed through involvement in the League resolutions process. The League
conducts a legislative analysis and advocacy program on behalf of cities and towns for state issues, which is
governed annually by the League resolutions process adopted by cities and towns around the state at the annual
conference each fall. The Mayor represents the Town of Oro Valley as a voting member of the League
Resolutions Committee, which comprises mayors from most Arizona municipalities. The adopted League
resolutions and Municipal Policy Statement represent the mutual interests of Arizona cities and towns and will
guide the League in its lobbying efforts on behalf of all cities and towns in the state.
The Second Session of the 57th State Legislature
The Legislature typically operates on a 100-day calendar; however, the Governor also has the authority to call the
Legislature into session to address specific issues. The Second Regular Session of the 57th Legislature will begin
on January 12, 2026.
During the 2025 state legislative session, 1,854 bills, memorials and resolutions were introduced in the House and
Senate. For the 2026 session, the last day for the introduction of bills is February 9, 2026, although there are
provisions that allow members to introduce bills after this date with the permission of the Rules Committee.
Priorities for the Second Session of the 57th State Legislature
Broad legislative goals for 2026 focus on preserving local decision-making and protecting local revenues. Cities
and towns are the level of government closest to the people, most accessible to them and most responsive to their
needs. Cities and towns provide most of the public safety services, business development services and quality of
life amenities that matter to our residents. Therefore, as much as possible, the state legislature should
respect those attributes which contribute to Oro Valley’s voter approved community vision including our
exceptional experience, outstanding livability, community prosperity and distinctive character by supporting the
retention and restoration of local decision-making authority. Key to this is the opposition to unfunded mandates
and preemptive efforts which remove the ability to set policy at the local level and the protection of funding and
authorizations that bring revenue to Oro Valley and are essential to supporting quality of life for our residents.
Specific legislative priorities for the session include:
• Supporting legislation that preserves municipal authority to manage growth, plan infrastructure and maintain
community character through local zoning ordinances, and
• Supporting efforts to protect municipal fiscal autonomy, including the ability to allocate revenues in a way that
best serves the needs of the community.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Adopting the agenda does not necessitate additional funding. However, legislative actions may affect the town's
budget.
SUGGESTED MOTION:
I MOVE to adopt Resolution No. (R)25-55, approving the Town's Legislative Agenda and protocols guiding the
Town's priorities for the upcoming legislative session and any lobbying activities.
Attachments
(R)25-55 Legislative Agenda
RESOLUTION NO. (R)25-55
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE
TOWN OF ORO VALLEY, ARIZONA, APPROVING THE
LEGISLATIVE AGENDA OF THE TOWN AND PROTOCOLS
GUIDING THE TOWN’S PRIORITIES FOR THE UPCOMING
LEGISLATIVE SESSION AND ANY LOBBYING ACTIVITIES
WHEREAS, a major objective of the Town Council is to adopt a legislative program
which strengthens local government, promotes Town goals and defends the Town against
legislative actions by State and Federal governments that would weaken local
government and/or take away revenue sources or other resources; and
WHEREAS, it is vital to the fiscal health and the self determination of the Town to
communicate with State Legislators and Federal representatives in order to favorably
influence State and Federal legislation, regulations and grant requests; and
WHEREAS, actions taken by the Pima County Board of Supervisors have a direct
impact upon the quality of life in Oro Valley, and it is imperative that the Town maintain
quality communications with Pima County; and
WHEREAS, the League of Arizona Cities and Towns conducts a legislative analysis and
advocacy program on behalf of cities and towns for State issues, which is governed
annually by the League resolutions process adopted by cities and towns around the state
at the annual conference each fall; and
WHEREAS, the Town desires to be proactive and involved in governmental decision
making processes directly affecting the Town legislative priorities identified in the
Council Communication dated December 3, 2025, and the League of Arizona Cities and
Towns legislative priorities and other selected issues as may from time to time be
recommended by the League of Arizona Cities and Towns; and
WHEREAS, a key component of the Town’s legislative program is face-to-face
meetings between Town representatives and elected and appointed officials at the
Federal, State and County levels, and coordination with similar efforts made by other
regional and local entities such as the Pima Association of Governments (PAG), Regional
Transportation Authority (RTA), Amphitheater School District, Visit Tucson, and Sun
Corridor, Inc.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the Town
of Oro Valley, Arizona that
SECTION 1. the Town Council of Oro Valley does hereby establish the
Legislative Agenda for 2026, as follows to advocate on behalf of the
Town and its residents regarding any legislation affecting:
Local control and decision making
Revenues
Public Safety
Public Works
Parks & Recreation
Community and Economic Development
Municipal Court
Broadband & Technology
Sustainable water supply
League of Arizona Cities and Towns’ Municipal Policy Statement
And other issues that may arise that impact the Town or its
residents
This resolution authorizes staff to take positions on legislation generally
consistent with the Legislative Agenda and such other resolutions and
recommendations that from time to time may be presented to the Town.
SECTION 2. that Town staff is directed to schedule meetings, as
appropriate and convenient, with our congressional, state, county and
other local officials to discuss and promote the Town’s legislative
program, and to continue efforts to improve communications and
relationships with the Pima County Board of Supervisors and cities/towns
around the state to further our Legislative Agenda, as well as assist in
carrying out the purposes within the League of Arizona Cities and Towns’
Municipal Policy Statement.
SECTION 3. All Oro Valley resolutions or motions and parts of
resolutions or motions of the Council in conflict with the provision of this
Resolution are hereby repealed.
SECTION 4. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase or
portion of this Resolution is for any reason held to be invalid or
unconstitutional by the decision of any court of competent jurisdiction,
such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions
thereof.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Mayor and Town Council of the Town of Oro Valley,
Arizona, this 3rd day of December, 2025.
TOWN OF ORO VALLEY
Joseph C. Winfield, Mayor
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Michael Standish, Town Clerk Andrew Votava, Interim Legal Services Director
Date:Date:
Town Council Regular Session 2.
Meeting Date:12/03/2025
Submitted By:Mike Standish, Town Clerk's Office
Department:Town Clerk's Office
SUBJECT:
NOMINATION AND ELECTION OF VICE MAYOR
RECOMMENDATION:
N/A
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
Section 2-1-4 of the Oro Valley Town Code states, "at the first regular meeting in December of each calendar
year,
the Town Council shall elect one of its members as Vice Mayor by a majority vote."
BACKGROUND OR DETAILED INFORMATION:
Mayor Winfield will open and close nominations. All Councilmembers are eligible for consideration.
FISCAL IMPACT:
N/A
SUGGESTED MOTION:
I MOVE to elect _________________ as Vice Mayor.
Attachments
No file(s) attached.
Town Council Regular Session 3.
Meeting Date:12/03/2025
Requested by: Bayer Vella, Community and Economic Development
Submitted By:Michael Garcia, Community and Economic Development
Case Number:2501701
SUBJECT:
PUBLIC HEARING: DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING AN APPEAL OF AN
ADMINISTRATIVE DETERMINATION ON THE PROPOSED SURF THRU EXPRESS CAR WASH ART WITHIN
THE ORO VALLEY MARKETPLACE ADJACENT TO THE SOUTHWEST INTERSECTION OF WATER
HARVEST WAY AND ORACLE ROAD
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends upholding the administrative determination.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
The purpose of this item is to consider an appeal (see Attachment 1) to the Planning and Zoning Administrator's
(PZA) administrative determination to deny proposed art for Surf Thru Express Car Wash. More specifically, this
agenda item is to determine if the PZA correctly applied zoning code standards related to the Town’s artwork
provisions for the proposed art. Regarding required art for non-residential development projects, Town Council is
the appellate decision-making body for administrative determinations made by the Planning and Zoning
Administrator, and decisions made by Town Council on art appeals are final.
Town Council is tasked solely with deciding on whether to uphold the PZA's administrative determination. Town
Council does not have the statutory or Town code authority to grant a zoning code variance, as that authority is
exclusive to the Board of Adjustment. The administrative action is entirely based on specific criteria in zoning. The
denial is not predicated on quality or artistic merit. The proposal does not meet standards regarding
"representations of corporate identity" and the requirement to fit the "context" of the surroundings.
The applicant, on behalf of Surf Thru Express Car Wash, submitted an art proposal for their commercial project
located at 11595 N. Oracle Road, within the Oro Valley Marketplace, outlined in red below.
The proposed art consists of two separate sculptures, each resembling a humanoid figure on a surfboard, shown
below.
"Sky Rider":
"Ride the Wave":
Administrative Determination
An administrative determination is an application of the zoning code, exercised by the Planning and Zoning
Administrator. The zoning code establishes artwork provisions to implement the General Plan's "Arts and Culture
Element" and to support the cultural and educational enrichment of the residents and visitors to Oro Valley.
§27.3.H of the zoning code establishes nine (9) art design principles that all art proposals are subject to. Of the
nine (9) art design principles, the proposed art is not in compliance with two (2): “Advertising Elements”
(§27.3.H.9) and “Response to Context” (§27.3.H.2).
§27.3.H.9: “Advertising Elements… Art shall not reflect or include advertising elements of a business or
corporation including colors, graphics, logos or other representations of corporate identity.”
Representations of Corporate Identity: The proposed art is not in compliance with §27.3.H.9 because the design
of the proposed art too closely reflects the name of the business, “Surf Thru Express Car Wash.” The proposed
sculptures, each resembling a humanoid figure on a surfboard, are only relatable to the name of the business.
They relate not to the use of the property, not to the existing art established within the Oro Valley Marketplace,
nor to their immediate and general social and physical environments.
Colors: The proposed art is not in compliance with §27.3.H.9 because the colors utilized for both sculptures'
surfboards are identical to those of the business logo. See background for visual comparison.
§27.3.H.2: “Response to Context… Artwork should be appropriate in scale, material, form and content for
the immediate and general social and physical environments with which they are to relate.”
Context and Content: "Context" may include previous art approvals within a shopping center, architecture,
landscape or other elements of the built and natural environment. The proposed art is not in compliance with
§27.3.H.2 because it fails to appropriately respond to the context and content of art within the Oro Valley
Marketplace. In 2007, an arts package for the Oro Valley Marketplace (Attachment 2) was proposed by the
property owner and approved by Town Council with the passage of OV5-07-07 (Attachment 3). By the art
provided in the arts package, the property owner established a specific art theme of desert flora within the Oro
Valley Marketplace. This theme was and still is reflected in the existing art within the Oro Valley Marketplace
today. The proposed art fails to relate to the specific and established art theme present within the Oro Valley
Marketplace, which includes the site of the proposed Surf Thru Express Car Wash.
Appeal and Response
As provided in §27.3.F.8 of the zoning code, the applicant of the subject art proposal has submitted an appeal to
the Planning and Zoning Administrator's administrative determination in a timely manner. The applicant’s appeal
(Attachment 1) asserts their disagreement with Staff's read of §27.3.H.2 and §27.3.H.9 and claims the action
relies on incorrect facts and fails to incorporate changes in the Oro Valley Marketplace over time.
The Planning and Zoning Administrator maintains that the proposed art is not in compliance with the Town’s
zoning code per §27.3.H.2 and §27.3.H.9. Furthermore, Town staff finds the applicant's claims to be
unsubstantiated. The appeal narrative does not succeed in refuting a "representation of corporate identity" and
other statements are either not germane or make a case for a variance or change in code requirements. As a
result, staff recommends the Planning and Zoning Administrator’s determination on this matter be upheld.
If the administrative determination made for the subject art proposal is upheld, the applicant may propose new or
revised art for their commercial project in the future.
BACKGROUND OR DETAILED INFORMATION:
Art is required for all non-residential developments in Oro Valley by the Town’s zoning code standards, and all
applicants who receive Planning and Zoning Administrator denial for art proposals may appeal the decision before
Town Council. The applicant is responsible for establishing whether the Planning and Zoning Administrator’s
decision was made in error. The Town Council is the final decision-making body for all art appeals.
If this agenda item does result in the upholding of the administrative determination made for the subject art
proposal, the applicant may still provide new or revised art in the future. Ultimately, the Council must determine
whether the Planning and Zoning Administrator’s determination is correct.
DISCUSSION/ANALYSIS:
Determination Criteria
An administrative determination is an application of the zoning code, exercised by the Planning and Zoning
Administrator. The zoning code establishes artwork provisions to implement the General Plan's "Arts and Culture
Element" and to support the cultural and educational enrichment of the citizens and visitors to Oro Valley.
§27.3.H of the zoning code establishes nine (9) art design principles that all art proposals are subject to. Of the
nine (9) art design principles, the proposed art is not in compliance with two (2): “Advertising Elements”
(§27.3.H.9) and “Response to Context” (§27.3.H.2). The denial is not predicated on quality or artistic merit.
On September 17, 2025, Town staff denied the proposed art for failure to comply with §27.3.H.9 of the zoning
code, which states:
“Advertising Elements… Art shall not reflect or include advertising elements of a business or corporation
including colors, graphics, logos or other representations of corporate identity.”
Representations of Corporate Identity: The proposed art is not in compliance with §27.3.H.9 because the design
of the proposed art reflects the name of the business, “Surf Thru Express Car Wash.” The proposed sculptures,
each resembling a humanoid figure on a surfboard, are only relatable to the name of the business. They relate
not to the use of the property, not to the existing art established within the Oro Valley Marketplace, nor to its
immediate and general social and physical environments.
Colors: The proposed art is not in compliance with §27.3.H.9 because the colors utilized for both sculptures'
surfboards are identical to those of the business logo, as evidenced by the comparison below.
Surfboard colors:Corporate logo:
Ultimately, the intent of §27.3.H.9 is to differentiate between what functions as art and what functions as signage
for a business. The proposed art uniquely challenges this distinction by too closely reflecting the name of the
business by design. If, for example, another car wash business were to eventually operate where Surf Thru
Express Car Wash intends to today, the artwork would no longer fit since it was only designed in direct reference
to the previous business name.
Upon subsequent review by the Planning and Zoning Administrator, the art proposal additionally failed to comply
with §27.3.H.2 of the zoning code, which states:
“Response to Context… Artwork should be appropriate in scale, material, form and content for the
immediate and general social and physical environments with which they are to relate.”
Context and Content: The proposed art is not in compliance with §27.3.H.2 because it does not appropriately
respond to the context and content of art within the Oro Valley Marketplace. "Context" may include previous art
approvals within a shopping center, architecture, landscape or other elements of the built and natural
environment. On August 14, 2007, an arts package for the Oro Valley Marketplace (Attachment 2) was proposed
by the property owner and approved by Town Council with the passage of OV5-07-07 (Attachment 3). By way of
the art provided in the original art package, the previous property owner established a specific art theme of desert
flora within the Oro Valley Marketplace. This theme was and still is reflected in the existing art within the Oro
Valley Marketplace today. The proposed art fails to conform to the specific and established art theme within the
Oro Valley Marketplace, which includes the site of the proposed Surf Thru Express Car Wash.
Applicant's Appeal And Staff Commentary
The appellant, on behalf of the applicant, provided a letter of their appeal (Attachment 1). Staff has provided the
following comments in response to primary statements within the appeal:
Appellant's statement: "The Sculpture Does Not Constitute a Representation of Corporate Identity" (Please
see Attachment 1 for detail)
Staff comment: The proposed art constitutes a representation of corporate identity because the design directly
reflects the name of the business. The proposed sculptures, each resembling a humanoid figure on a surfboard,
are only relatable to the name of the business. They relate not to the use of the property, not to the existing
artwork established within the Oro Valley Marketplace, nor to their immediate and general social and physical
environments.
Appellant's statement: The sculpture is in "Alignment with the Intent of Oro Valley’s Public Art
Program." (Please see Attachment 1 for detail)
Staff comment: This assertion fails to address the specific zoning code criteria. As a result, it is not germane. The
proposed art is not in alignment with the "Town's Public Art Program" which is defined by the code-adopted
criterion. The art functions more as business signage that enhances corporate identity and presence, rather than
artwork that harmonizes with and enhances Oro Valley’s visual environment, cultural identity, and aesthetic
character.
Appellant's statement: "Other Arizona municipalities and national public art programs — including the City
of Scottsdale, City of Phoenix, and Tempe Public Art — explicitly differentiate between: Artworks that
incorporate logos or depict a company’s product (prohibited), and Artworks that include abstract,
metaphorical, or thematic imagery (permitted)." (Please see Attachment 1 for detail)
Staff comment: This assertion fails to address the specific zoning code criteria. As a result, it is not germane. As a
result, this appears to be an argument for a code variance or amendment, which isn't a consideration before Town
Council. Definitions and considerations on what constitutes a company product or thematic imagery utilized by
other Arizona municipalities does not apply to Oro Valley zoning code administration.
Appellant's statement: "No Documentation Exists Stating That All Future Development Must Follow the
2007 Theme" (Please see Attachment 1 for detail)
Staff comment: This assertion fails to address the specific zoning code criteria. As a result, it is not germane. By
the comprehensive art package previously approved, the former property owner established a specific art theme
of desert flora for the Oro Valley Marketplace. Documentation stating that future development must follow a
specific theme is not required to identify an appropriate "context" within the Oro Valley Marketplace.
Appellant's statement: "The Town Center Has Undergone Fundamental Changes Rendering 2007
“Context” Inapplicable" (Please see Attachment 1 for detail)
Staff comment: The benchmark is "context" with the current established art and design of the center. As a result,
this appears to be an argument for a code variance, which isn't a consideration before Town Council.
The original owner established master architecture (style, color palette, materials etc.), landscape, signage and art
for the entire center to ensure continuity. Since then, there have been changes to land use enabled — not
comprehensive design themes. By the art provided in the arts package, the property owner established a specific
art theme of desert flora within the Oro Valley Marketplace. This theme was and still is reflected in the existing art
within the property today.
Appellant's statement: "National Public Art Standards Prohibit Municipal Imposition of Art Themes on
Private Developers" (Please see Attachment 1 for detail)
Staff comment: The application of "national art standards" fails to address the specific zoning code criteria. As a
result, it is not germane. The Town does not impose any art themes on private developers. The art themes
present within the Oro Valley Marketplace were established by the previous property owner, and were approved
by Town Council. Theme art is currently established in the Marketplace.
Appellant's statement: "The Town’s New Position Conflicts With Statements Made in 2007" (Please see
Attachment 1 for detail)
Staff comment: Measuring "context" within an existing shopping center requires consideration of art in place,
architecture, landscaping and other elements of the built and natural environment. The art in place today
establishes "context" as opposed to exact wording in the 2007 comprehensive Oro Valley Marketplace arts
package.
The 2007 art plan “did not foresee a need for additional art” because it had, under the approval of Town Council,
provided all public art to be located within the Oro Valley Marketplace property. Surf Thru Express Car Wash is
only required to provide public art because of an art deficit created when one of the installations, a cactus mural
on the existing water tanks, was later removed.
Appellant's statement: "The Town’s Interpretation of 'Context' Is Technically and Legally
Misapplied" (Please see Attachment 1 for detail)
Staff comment: The Town does not require “replication” of art themes for proposed art. §27.3.H.2 of the zoning
code requires all proposed art to “relate” to the immediate and general social and physical environments in which
they are located. The proposed art submitted does not relate to the specific art theme of desert flora within the
Oro Valley Marketplace or the built and natural environment.
Appellant's statement: "Town West Was Never Notified of Any Thematic Mandate" (Please see Attachment
1 for detail)
Staff comment: Town West has been directly apprised by staff of the comprehensive plan approvals for
architecture, landscaping, signage, building locations and art. A notification of art themes present on a property,
before a formal submittal is provided, is not the responsibility of Town Staff. All applicants are advised to meet
code standards as part of their due diligence before a formal submittal. All applicants and consultants are highly
and frequently encouraged to schedule a free pre-application meeting to consult with Town Staff to identify and
address such factors before a formal submittal.
Public Notice
A public hearing is required for administrative appeals and public notice must be provided 15 days prior to the
hearing. A public notice was released on the Town’s webpage.
Summary and Recommendation
In summary, the purpose of this item is to consider an appeal to an administrative determination made by the
Planning and Zoning Administrator.
Staff recommends the Planning and Zoning Administrator’s administrative determination be upheld. The
determination affirms that the proposed artwork is not in compliance with art design principles established by the
zoning code, specifically in §27.3.H.2 and §27.3.H.9. Staff finds the applicant’s claim that the proposed artwork
complies with the zoning code to be unsubstantiated.
FISCAL IMPACT:
N/A
SUGGESTED MOTION:
The Council may consider the following motion:
I MOVE to UPHOLD the administrative determination to deny the proposed art for Surf Thru Express Car Wash,
finding it does not meet all zoning code requirements.
or
I MOVE to OVERRULE the administrative determination and approve the proposed art for Surf Thru Express Car
Wash, finding it meets all zoning code requirements.
Attachments
Applicant's Appeal
Oro Valley Marketplace Arts Package
OV5-07-07
General Application Form Completed
Staff Presentation
Art State Arizona (Contracted Public Art Administrator)
Paul Brown (Architect)
Todd Gall (Developer, Surf Thru Car Wash)
Date: November 19, 2025
To: Planning & Zoning Administrator
Town of Oro Valley
11000 N. La Cañada Drive
Oro Valley, AZ 85737
Cc:
Mayor and Members of the Oro Valley Town Council
Community and Economic Development Department
First Subject: Appeal of Determination Under Oro Valley Zoning Code §27.3.H.5(b) — Surf
Thru Express Car Wash Public Art Installation
Dear Planning & Zoning Administrator and Members of the Town Council,
On behalf of [Artist Name / Art State Arizona / Surf Thru Express Car Wash], I respectfully submit
this formal appeal of the Planning and Zoning Department’s determination that the proposed
public art installation at the Surf Thru Express Car Wash site constitutes a “representation of
corporate identity,” as referenced in Oro Valley Zoning Code §27.3.H.5(b).
The proposed artwork — an abstract stick flgure sculpture standing on a surfboard form — has
been reviewed by Town staff and was denied approval under the interpretation that the imagery of
“surflng” represents the corporate identity of Surf Thru Express Car Wash. We respectfully
disagree with this interpretation and submit that the sculpture neither depicts nor promotes the
company’s identity, product, or service in any manner contemplated under the Town’s public art
code.
I. Intent and Deflnition of “Corporate Identity”
The purpose of §27.3.H.5(b) is to prevent commercial advertising or brand promotion under the
guise of public art. The term “corporate identity,” as widely recognized in planning, design, and
legal contexts, refers to:
• Visual or graphic elements such as logos, trademarks, color schemes, or typographic
standards associated with a company’s brand;
• Literal depictions of products or services offered by the company; and
• Marketing-oriented imagery or messaging intended to increase commercial visibility or
sales.
The clause is intended to preserve the integrity of public art by ensuring works are created for
aesthetic, cultural, and community enrichment purposes, not for commercial promotion.
II. The Sculpture Does Not Constitute a Representation of Corporate Identity
1. No Connection to the Company’s Business Activity
Surf Thru Express Car Wash provides drive-through car wash services. The company does
not sell, manufacture, or utilize surfboards, nor does its operation involve human flgures or
surflng activities. The sculpture does not depict a car, vehicle, or any other element of the
business’s commercial service.
2. Abstract and Interpretive Nature of the Artwork
The design is abstract, featuring a stylized human form on a simple sculptural plane
resembling a surfboard. It conveys universal themes of movement, balance, and energy,
common in contemporary public sculpture, and bears no literal or commercial association
with Surf Thru’s operations or marketing materials.
3. Absence of Branding, Logos, or Marketing Elements
The sculpture includes no text, logo, brand colors, or visual identiflers used in Surf Thru’s
signage, promotional materials, or corporate marks. It is not being used in advertising and
will stand independently as part of the site’s public art requirement, distinct from any
business signage.
4. Metaphorical Naming and Artistic Interpretation
The name “Surf Thru” is metaphorical, expressing the idea of speed and fiow — much like
“Amazon” or “Apple” are metaphorical business names unrelated to literal products. To
deny an abstract “surf” reference on this basis is to impose an overly literal and
inconsistent standard that could unjustly restrict creative expression across future art
installations.
III. Alignment with the Intent of Oro Valley’s Public Art Program
The Town’s Public Art Program, as established under §27.3.H, seeks to:
“Enhance the community’s visual environment, promote cultural identity, and contribute to the
town’s aesthetic character.”
This sculpture does precisely that. It adds vibrancy, human connection, and motion to a
commercial corridor while aligning with the Town’s vision of art as an enhancement to public
spaces. Disallowing it on the grounds of an abstract, metaphorical reference would contradict the
spirit of the ordinance and risk discouraging high-quality, creative investment in Oro Valley’s
public realm.
IV. Comparable Municipal Interpretations
Other Arizona municipalities and national public art programs — including the City of Scottsdale,
City of Phoenix, and Tempe Public Art — explicitly differentiate between:
• Artworks that incorporate logos or depict a company’s product (prohibited), and
• Artworks that include abstract, metaphorical, or thematic imagery (permitted).
None of these programs consider a non-commercial sculpture referencing a metaphorical name
to be a “representation of corporate identity.”
V. Requested Action
In light of the above, we respectfully request that the Town of Oro Valley Planning & Zoning
Administrator and Town Council:
1. Reconsider and reverse the prior determination under §27.3.H.5(b); and
2. Approve the proposed abstract sculpture as a compliant and appropriate contribution to
Oro Valley’s Public Art Program.
VI. Conclusion
3. The proposed sculpture embodies artistic expression, not advertisement. It enriches the
Town’s visual landscape, aligns with the intent of the public art code, and bears no
functional or visual relationship to the Surf Thru Express Car Wash’s business operations or
branding.
4. We respectfully ask the Town to affirm its support for public art that is interpretive,
inclusive, and community-oriented, and to recognize that this sculpture does not
constitute a representation of corporate identity under §27.3.H.5(b).
Secondary Subject: Appeal of Determination Under Oro Valley Zoning Code 27.3.H.2— Surf
Thru Express Car Wash Public Art Installation
APPEAL OF ADMINISTRATIVE DETERMINATION – SECTION 27.3.H.2
Regarding Public Art Submission for Oro Valley Town Center
Submitted by Art State Arizona on behalf of Surf Thru Car Wash
I. Introduction
This appeal is submitted in response to the administrative determination stating that the proposed
artwork for the Oro Valley Town Center “is not in compliance with Section 27.3.H.2 since it does
not appropriately respond to the context of the Oro Valley Marketplace arts package approved by
Council in 2007.”
Art State Arizona respectfully asserts that this interpretation relies on incorrect assumptions
about the intent, applicability, and legal authority of the 2007 Vestar public art package. As
written, the determination would impose a thematic requirement on all future development—
regardless of ownership, design evolution, or redevelopment scope—without any documented
basis in the original agreement or in the Town’s public art code.
This appeal outlines factual, procedural, and policy-based reasons why Section 27.3.H.2 does not
require replication of a 17-year-old fiora/fauna aesthetic, and why the current submission fully
complies with the code’s intent regarding “context.”
II. Summary of the Town’s Position as Communicated
Town staff’s rationale for the denial relies on two assertions:
1. That the 2007 Vestar public art package established a fiora/fauna theme applicable to all
future development within the property, indeflnitely.
2. That “context” within Section 27.3.H.2 must therefore be interpreted as requiring new
artwork to match, mimic, or continue the aesthetic created in 2007, even though the center
is undergoing a full redevelopment and ownership change.
Town staff additionally stated:
“The plan did not foresee a need for additional art. The code stipulation addresses the need to
ensure appropriate context. The context we have to work with is the 2007 approval.”
This appeal addresses and rebuts these claims point by point.
III. Grounds for Appeal
1. No Documentation Exists Stating That All Future Development Must Follow the 2007 Theme
Art State Arizona (formerly SAACA/GOVAC) managed the artist selection process for Vestar in
2007 and reviewed over 77 submissions. During that process:
• The fiora/fauna concept was a site-speciflc design choice for installations at that time.
• It was never stated by Vestar or the Town that all future public art—years or decades later—
must adopt the same aesthetic.
• No development agreement, Council resolution, or public art program document codifles a
requirement that subsequent developers adhere to this theme.
If the Town believes such a requirement exists, we request the speciflc location in the public
record where it was approved, adopted, or disclosed to subsequent property owners.
To date, no such mandate has been identifled.
2. The Town Center Has Undergone Fundamental Changes Rendering 2007 “Context”
Inapplicable
The Oro Valley Town Center redevelopment is not a continuation of the 2007 Marketplace project.
It is:
• New ownership
• New site plans
• New architectural and urban design language
• New placemaking goals
• A full reimagining of the built environment
Public art best practices—and the Town’s own code—require the artwork to respond to the current
environment, not an outdated and unrelated past iteration of the site.
Imposing an aesthetic determined by a former owner nearly two decades ago confiicts directly
with the purpose of Section 27.3.H.2, which is to ensure contextual relevance—not to mandate
historical replication.
3. National Public Art Standards Prohibit Municipal Imposition of Art Themes on Private
Developers
Established public art commissioning standards affirm:
• The commissioning entity (the property owner/developer) determines the artistic direction.
• The municipality ensures compliance with code (location, maintenance, durability, safety),
not artistic content or theme.
• Public art must refiect the identity and future vision of the development—not the
preferences of a previous owner.
To require Town West to follow an aesthetic chosen by Vestar in 2007—especially without
documented authority—would fall outside ethical public art practice.
4. The Town’s New Position Confiicts With Statements Made in 2007
Town staff has stated:
“The plan did not foresee a need for additional art.”
This accurately refiects the intent in 2007:
Vestar produced a comprehensive arts package for their build-out, not a perpetual thematic
overlay binding all future redevelopment.
There was no language stating:
• that any future buildings constructed on sold parcels would be governed by Vestar’s
aesthetic choices, or
• that artists commissioned in 2007 set the artistic trajectory for all future public art on the
property.
Had such a restriction existed, it would have required explicit disclosure to subsequent
developers—including Town West—during land transactions and pre-development coordination.
No such disclosure occurred.
5. The Town’s Interpretation of “Context” Is Technically and Legally Misapplied
Section 27.3.H.2 requires that public art “respond appropriately to the context,” meaning:
• the physical environment,
• current architectural design,
• current community experience,
• the evolution of the site, and
• the present-day development goals.
“Context” does not mean:
• historical aesthetic replication
• required adherence to an outdated theme
• artistic continuity with an unrelated prior owner’s art package
Had the code intended to require replication of previously approved art themes, it would state this
explicitly—as other municipalities do when they establish formal “thematic districts.” Oro Valley
has no such district in code or in policy.
Therefore, applying a 17-year-old design theme as the required “context” is an administrative
reinterpretation that exceeds the intent of the ordinance.
6. Town West Was Never Notifled of Any Thematic Mandate
Town West has made clear:
• They were never informed that all art must follow a fiora/fauna theme.
• They reviewed all available documents during acquisition and found no such requirement.
• This obligation was not raised during pre-application meetings or during preliminary public
art discussions.
Developers cannot be held retroactively responsible for an unwritten or unrecorded requirement.
Failure to disclose such a requirement during earlier stages raises due-process concerns.
IV. Compliance of the Proposed Artwork With Section 27.3.H.2
The artwork submitted:
• Responds to the current architectural vision for the redeveloped Town Center.
• Aligns with the contemporary, mixed-use placemaking strategy set forth by Town West.
• Refiects the development’s future identity, not its former iteration.
• Meets all technical and regulatory requirements in the public art code (materials,
durability, placement, scale, installation, safety, and public accessibility).
The appeal demonstrates that the artwork satisfles both the intent and the letter of Section
27.3.H.2.
V. Requested Determination
Art State Arizona respectfully requests that the Town:
1. Overturn the determination that Section 27.3.H.2 requires replication of the 2007 Vestar art
theme.
2. Conflrm that artistic themes are not mandated by code unless explicitly codifled or
recorded in a development agreement.
3. Approve the submitted artwork as compliant with current code, or provide speciflc written
documentation showing a legally binding basis for any thematic mandate.
VI. Conclusion
The 2007 Vestar art package was not intended—and was never documented—as a perpetual
thematic requirement for all future development on the site. The Town Center redevelopment
represents a new vision and architectural direction, and the proposed art appropriately refiects
this contemporary context in alignment with Section 27.3.H.2.
Art State Arizona and Surf Thru Car Wash remain committed to working collaboratively with the
Town to ensure a transparent, consistent, and code-aligned public art process.
VII. Final Remarks
We want to close this appeal by expressing, sincerely, how much time, care, collaboration, and
creative intention has gone into this artwork—not only from Surf Thru Car Wash and Art State
Arizona, but from the commissioned artists, fabricators, engineers, and the many community
partners who have invested in reimagining the future Oro Valley Town Center. This project is not a
routine public art requirement; it is a site-speciflc, purpose-built expression of a center in
transition—an environment undergoing one of the most signiflcant transformations in Oro Valley’s
recent history.
The artwork was designed to refiect that evolution. It speaks to renewal, reinvestment, and the
unprecedented opportunity to shape a new identity for a redevelopment that will serve residents,
families, and businesses for decades ahead. To halt this project at this stage would not only delay
the developer’s progress but would deeply impact the artists who have committed their expertise,
original concepts, and months of planning to create something unique and meaningful for the
community.
Nationwide research is clear:
High-quality, diverse public art in commercial developments increases pedestrian activity,
strengthens community identity, supports local economic vitality, and enhances the overall
success of redevelopment projects.
The Americans for the Arts, Public Art Network, and Urban Land Institute consistently affirm that
public art works best when diversity of style, theme, and approach is encouraged. Communities
with the strongest commercial public art programs—Tempe, Scottsdale, Mesa, Chandler, Phoenix,
Tucson—do not mandate thematic replication. Instead, they embrace:
• A wide range of artistic styles
• Contemporary and traditional approaches
• Freedom for developers to select artwork aligned with their architectural vision
• Collections that evolve as the community evolves
This diversity is exactly what makes those Arizona programs so recognized and successful.
Oro Valley deserves the same level of excellence. Diversity in artistic themes is not just a
preference; it is best practice. It creates public art collections that feel vibrant, relevant, and
representative of the community’s growth, not constrained by historical limitations or outdated
themes.
A Respectful Request to Revisit the Public Art Code
We say this with humility and genuine partnership: the recent addition of language referencing
“business themes” and interpretive requirements around past artwork has created signiflcant gray
areas in the code. These gray areas are already producing unintended consequences—delays,
confusion, and the risk of unintentionally rejecting artwork that aligns with professional standards
and would elevate the Town’s public art collection.
We formally request that, together with Town leadership, the Planning Department, and
community stakeholders, we revisit this section of the code and explore amendments that:
• Remove ambiguity around “context” and “themes”
• Clarify the intended scope of municipal review
• Restore alignment with national best practices
• Ensure that developers can confldently design and commission artwork without fear of
subjective interpretation
• Support the Town’s economic development goals by avoiding delays caused by unclear or
overly prescriptive public art criteria
Revisions of this kind are common and healthy. Phoenix, Scottsdale, Mesa, Chandler, and Tempe
each revisited their commercial public art codes over the past decade speciflcally to ensure
clarity, fiexibility, and alignment with industry standards. Those revisions have resulted in stronger
public art collections, improved developer relationships, and smoother processes for municipal
review.
Oro Valley can absolutely achieve the same.
Moving Forward Together
We recognize the Town’s desire to maintain high standards, and we share that commitment
wholeheartedly. Our hope is that we can move forward collaboratively approving the artwork that
has been thoughtfully designed for the new Town Center while also working together to ensure
future projects are guided by a clear, equitable, and nationally aligned public art code.
We are grateful for your consideration, for your partnership, and for your willingness to engage with
us in this important conversation. Oro Valley has an opportunity to set a statewide example for
how public art can honor the past while boldly embracing the future. We are committed to helping
achieve that vision through artistry, integrity, and collaboration.
Respectfully submitted,
Kate Marquez, Hired Contractor for Administration of Public Art for Surf Thru Car Wash
Paul Brown, Architect
Todd Gall, Surf Thru Car Wash
Surf Thru Express Car Wash
Proposed Art -Appeal
Town Council, Public Hearing
December 3, 2025
Background
On September 17, 2025, an administrative determination was
made to deny the proposed art submitted, per §27.3.H.2 and
§27.3.H.9 of the Town zoning code.
Proposed Art
“Sky Rider” and “Ride the Wave”
Architectural Renders
Facing southeast and southwest
Proposed Art Location
Site Aerial
Oro Valley Marketplace, South Development Area
A
B
Placement on Site
“Sky Rider” (A) and “Ride the Wave” (B)
§27.3.H.2: “Response to Context”
§27.3.H.2: “Response to Context… Artwork should be
appropriate in scale, material, form and content for the
immediate and general social and physical environments
with which they are to relate.”
Content : The proposed art is not “appropriate” in “content
for the immediate and general social and physical
environments with which they are to relate”.
The environments of the Oro Valley Marketplace are
defined by existing and recently updated master plans.
•Master Arts Package
•Master Development Plan
•Master Architecture Plan
•Master Landscaping Plan
•Master Sign Plan
§27.3.H.2: “Response to Context”
§27.3.H.2: “Response to
Context… Artwork should be
appropriate in scale, material,
form and content for the
immediate and general social
and physical environments with
which they are to relate.”
Context : The proposed art fails
to relate to the existing art
themes and environment
present within the Oro Valley
Marketplace.
Existing Art within the Oro Valley Marketplace
§27.3.H.9: “Advertising Elements”
§27.3.H.9: “Advertising
Elements… Art shall not reflect
or include advertising elements
of a business or corporation
including colors, graphics, logos
or other representations of
corporate identity.”
Representations of Corporate
Identity: The proposed art
primarily reflects the name of
the business (Surf Thru Express
Car Wash).
Proposed Art Business Identity
Depictions of surfers Surf Thru Express Car Wash
§27.3.H.9: “Advertising Elements”
Restricting use of “representations of corporate identity” differentiates art verses signage.
Required art typically remains when a future business repurposes a building or facility.
Business/Corporate Name Business Purpose
Surf Thru Express Car Wash Extra Space Storage & Sprouts
§27.3.H.9: “Advertising Elements”
§27.3.H.9: “Advertising
Elements… Art shall not reflect
or include advertising elements
of a business or corporation
including colors, graphics, logos
or other representations of
corporate identity.”
Colors: The colors included for
both sculptures’ surfboards are
identical to those of the
business logo.
Proposed Colors Business Identity
(Used for both surfboards)Surf Thru Express Car Wash
Summary
Tonight’s decision answers whether the administrative zoning determination is accurate or
not.
•The proposed art is not in compliance with the Town zoning code, per §27.3.H.2 (“Response to
Context ”) and §27.3.H.9 (“Advertising Elements”).
The applicant is responsible for establishing whether the decision was made in error
relative to existing code.
•This agenda item does not enable a zoning variance or customization of requirements.
If the administrative determination is upheld, the applicant may still provide new or revised
art proposal for consideration.
Town Council Regular Session 4.
Meeting Date:12/03/2025
Requested by: Andy Votava Submitted By:Andy Votava, Human Resources
Department:Human Resources
SUBJECT:
DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE DIRECTION REGARDING THE HIRING PROCESS FOR THE POSITION OF
TOWN ATTORNEY
RECOMMENDATION:
N/A
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
N/A
BACKGROUND OR DETAILED INFORMATION:
N/A
FISCAL IMPACT:
N/A
SUGGESTED MOTION:
I MOVE to approve...
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