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AGENDA
ORO VALLEY TOWN COUNCIL
REGULAR SESSION
FEBRUARY 18, 2026
ORO VALLEY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
11000 N. LA CAÑADA DRIVE
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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 6:00 PM
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
UPCOMING MEETING ANNOUNCEMENTS
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
1.Presentation and recognition of Lisa Bayless
2.Recognition of outgoing Board and Commission Members
3.Presentation - Golder Ranch Fire District 2025 year in review
CONSENT AGENDA
(Consideration and/or possible action)
A.Minutes - January 28 and February 4, 2026
B.Resolution No. (R)26-07, approving the Agenda Committee assignment for the period of March 1, 2026 to
May 31, 2026
C.Approval to amend the Council Liaison assignments for the Tourism Advisory Commission (TAC) and the
Board of Adjustment (BOA), effective February 19, 2026 through December 31, 2026
REGULAR AGENDA
1.DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING TOWN OF ORO VALLEY ACTIONS THAT
COULD POSSIBLY ATTRACT A COSTCO OR SIMILAR RETAILER
2.DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING INITIATING A PROCESS THAT CAN HELP THE
TOWN IN LOOKING FOR EFFICIENCY OPPORTUNITIES
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: 2/11/26 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 1.
Meeting Date:02/18/2026
Presentation and recognition of Lisa Bayless
Subject
Presentation and recognition of Lisa Bayless
Summary
Attachments
No file(s) attached.
Town Council Regular Session 2.
Meeting Date:02/18/2026
Recognition of outgoing Board and Commission Members
Subject
Recognition of outgoing Board and Commission Members
Summary
Board of Adjustment
Octavio Barcelo
January 2018 - December 2025
Budget and Finance Commission
Matthew Miller
January 2024 - December 2025
Michael Mason
December 2019 - December 2025
Parks and Recreation Advisory Board
Joanne Moothart
March 2022 - December 2025
Planning and Zoning Commission
Robert Kellar
January 2024 - December 2025
Stormwater Utility Commission
Richard Crocker
January 2022 - December 2025
Rob Schlicher
May 2024 - December 2025
Water Utility Commission
Tom Marek
January 2020 - December 2025
David Atler
January 2023 - December 2025
Representative to the Pima Association of Governments Environmental Planning Advisory Committee
Charles Stack
July 2022 - December 2025
Attachments
No file(s) attached.
Town Council Regular Session 3.
Meeting Date:02/18/2026
Golder Ranch Fire District 2025 Year in Review
Subject
Presentation - Golder Ranch Fire District 2025 year in review
Summary
Attachments
No file(s) attached.
Town Council Regular Session A.
Meeting Date:02/18/2026
Submitted By:Michelle Stine, Town Clerk's Office
Department:Town Clerk's Office
SUBJECT:
Minutes - January 28 and February 4, 2026
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 January 28 and February 4, 2026 minutes.
Attachments
1-28-26 Draft Mintues
2-4-26 Draft Minutes
D R A F T
MINUTES
ORO VALLEY TOWN COUNCIL
REGULAR SESSION
JANUARY 28, 2026
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 6:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Present: Joseph C. Winfield, Mayor
Melanie Barrett, Vice-Mayor
Harry Greene, Councilmember
Mary Murphy, Councilmember
Josh Nicolson, Councilmember
Elizabeth Robb, Councilmember
Absent:Joyce Jones-Ivey, 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 Robb recognized Brenden Keating, a Junior at Pusch Ridge Christian Academy, for
his outstanding academic excellence, community service and community excellence.
Councilmember Robb recognized Adilynn Jensen, an 8th grader at Leman Academy of Excellence,
for her outstanding academic excellence, and for being a positive role model and citizen for her
community.
Councilmember Robb encouraged citizens to volunteer and participate in Amphi School district's
Project Graduation events and fundraisers.
1/28/26 Minutes, Oro Valley Town Council Regular Session 1
Vice Mayor Barrett reported that she will be running for Mayor in the upcoming Oro Valley election.
Councilmember Nicolson reported that he and other Councilmembers had attended Annie,
a children's play. Councilmember Nicolson also reported that his nephew Drew Nicolson would be
the starting long snapper for the University of Arizona.
TOWN MANAGER'S REPORT ON CURRENT EVENTS
Town Manager Jeff Wilkins reported the following:
Information on the Popular Annual Financial Report (PARF)
Welcomed new Oro Valley businesses
Information on RTA Next
Information on upcoming Oro Valley events
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 the audience speakers.
PRESENTATIONS
1.Presentation and possible discussion of the Town's Annual Comprehensive Financial Report and
Single Audit for Fiscal Year ending June 30, 2025
Chief Financial Officer David Gephart provided a brief overview of the Town's Annual Comprehensive
Financial Report and Single Audit for Fiscal Year ending June, 30, 2025, and introduced Mr. Brian
Hemmerle, Partner at Baker Tilly.
Mr. Hemmerle presented item #1 and included the following:
Executive summary
Our responsibilities
Required communications
Nonattest services
Communications with Town Council and Management
Discussion ensued among Council and staff regarding the Town's Annual Comprehensive Financial
Report and Single Audit for Fiscal Year ending June 30, 2025.
2.Presentation regarding the 2025 Your Voice, Our Future Annual Progress Report
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2.Presentation regarding the 2025 Your Voice, Our Future Annual Progress Report
Principal Planner Milini Simms presented the 2025 Your Voice, Our Future Annual Progress Report.
Your Voice, Our Future (YVOF)
Importance of the Annual Progress Report
Progress Over the Years
2025 Progress Report
Actions completed or maintained in 2025
Actions in progress
Actions worked on with OV's Path Forward
Summary
Discussion ensued among Council and staff regarding the 2025 Your Voice, Our Future Annual
Progress Report.
CONSENT AGENDA
A.Minutes - January 14, 2026
B.Resolution No. (R)26-05, authorizing and approving the appointment of Steven Zraick as the Oro
Valley Town Attorney and to approve an employment agreement, with an effective date of January 28,
2026, and a start date no later than April 6, 2026
Motion by Mayor Joseph C. Winfield, seconded by Councilmember Harry Greene to approve
Consent items (A) and (B).
Vote: 6 - 0 Carried
REGULAR AGENDA
1.PUBLIC HEARING: DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING A MASTER SIGN
PROGRAM FOR THE RANCHO VISTOSO CENTER LOCATED AT 13005 N. ORACLE ROAD, TO
INCREASE THE MONUMENT SIGN HEIGHT ALLOWANCE
Mayor Winfield opened the public hearing.
No comments were received.
Mayor Winfield closed the public hearing.
Senior Planning Technician Patty Hayes presented item #1 and included the following:
Purpose
Location
Master Sign Program
Monument Sign Height
Signs 1 & 2
Sign 1 on Oracle Road
Sign 2 on Rancho Vistoso Blvd
General Plan
Summary
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Applicant Milton Solomon provided a brief history of the proposed Master Sign Program for the
Rancho Vistoso Center located at 13005 N. Oracle Road, to increase the monument sign height
allowance.
Motion by Councilmember Harry Greene, seconded by Vice-Mayor Melanie Barrett to approve the
master sign program for the Rancho Vistoso Center's monument sign height increase, based on
finding it meets the standards of a master sign program of the Oro Valley Zoning Code with the
following conditions:
Landscaping, in accordance with the approved Rancho Vistoso Center plant list, shall be
installed around the sign to mitigate the sign base height.
Due to utility easements, shallow-rooted plants are required.
Use plant types that will not interfere with sign visibility.
Vice Mayor Barrett requested a friendly amendment to have the concrete band around the sign match
the coloring of the sign. Councilmember Greene accepted the friendly amendment.
Ms. Hayes stated that the concrete band had already been treated to match the coloring of the sign.
Discussion continued among Council and staff regarding item #1.
Motion by Councilmember Harry Greene, seconded by Vice-Mayor Melanie Barrett to approve the
master sign program for the Rancho Vistoso Center's monument sign height increase, based on
finding it meets the standards of a master sign program of the Oro Valley Zoning Code with the
following conditions:
Landscaping, in accordance with the approved Rancho Vistoso Center plant list, shall be
installed around the sign to mitigate the sign base height.
Due to utility easements, shallow-rooted plants are required.
Use plant types that will not interfere with sign visibility.
Vote: 6 - 0 Carried
2.RESOLUTION NO. (R)26-04, DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION TO AUTHORIZE THE CHIEF
OF POLICE TO SIGN AND ENTER INTO, ON BEHALF OF THE TOWN, AN AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE TOWN OF ORO VALLEY AND THE ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
FOR THE FUNDING OF DRONE LEASES TO ASSIST IN THE PREVENTION AND PROSECUTION
OF BORDER-RELATED CRIMES
The following individual spoke regarding item #2.
Oro Valley resident Sean Glaser.
Oro Valley Police Lieutenant Kevin Peterson provided a brief overview of item #2.
Assistant Chief of Support Services for the Golder Ranch Fire District, Grant Cesarek, provided
information regarding proposed locations and housing for the drones.
Oro Valley Police Commander Zachary Young provided additional information regarding the
agreement for the funding of drone leases.
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
Resolution No. (R)26-04, authorizing the Chief of Police to sign and enter into, on behalf of the Town,
an Agreement between the Town of Oro Valley and the Arizona Department of Public Safety for the
funding of drone leases to assist in the prevention and prosecution of border-related crimes, and
directing the Town Manager, Chief of Police, Town Clerk, Town Legal Services Director, or their duly
authorized officers and agents to take all steps necessary to carry out the purposes and intent of this
Resolution.
Discussion ensued among Council and staff regarding item #2.
Motion by Mayor Joseph C. Winfield, seconded by Councilmember Harry Greene to approve
Resolution No. (R)26-04, authorizing the Chief of Police to sign and enter into, on behalf of the Town,
an Agreement between the Town of Oro Valley and the Arizona Department of Public Safety for the
funding of drone leases to assist in the prevention and prosecution of border-related crimes, and
directing the Town Manager, Chief of Police, Town Clerk, Town Legal Services Director, or their duly
authorized officers and agents to take all steps necessary to carry out the purposes and intent of this
Resolution.
Vote: 6 - 0 Carried
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
There were no future agenda items requested.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Mayor Joseph C. Winfield, seconded by Councilmember Mary Murphy to adjourn the
meeting at 7:21 p.m.
Vote: 6 - 0 Carried
______________________________________________
Michelle Stine, MMC,CPM
Deputy Town Clerk
I hereby certify that the foregoing minutes are a true and correct copy of the minutes of the regular session of the
Town of Oro Valley, Arizona held on the 28th day of January 2026. I further certify that the meeting was called and
held and that a quorum was present.
_____________________________________________________
Michael Standish, MMC
Town Clerk
1/28/26 Minutes, Oro Valley Town Council Regular Session 5
D R A F T
MINUTES
ORO VALLEY TOWN COUNCIL
REGULAR SESSION
FEBRUARY 4, 2026
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 6:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Present: Joseph C. Winfield, Mayor
Melanie Barrett, Vice-Mayor
Harry Greene, Councilmember
Mary Murphy, Councilmember
Josh Nicolson, Councilmember
Elizabeth Robb, Councilmember
Absent:Joyce Jones-Ivey, 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
Mayor Winfield reported that he and several Council members had attended a ribbon cutting for the
Town Court Sally Port on February 3, 2026. Mayor Winfield congratulated all those involved with the
project.
Councilmember Murphy reported that she and other Council members had attended the 13th annual
Strength and Shield Inc., Blessings Breakfast, a local tradition designed to honor police, fire, and
military personnel.
Councilmember Greene encouraged citizens to review the RTA Next publicity pamphlet they had
received in the mail, for information on the proposed public-driven plan for improving the region's
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received in the mail, for information on the proposed public-driven plan for improving the region's
transportation network.
TOWN MANAGER'S REPORT ON CURRENT EVENTS
Town Manager Jeff Wilkins reported the following:
Thanked Congressional representative Juan Ciscomani for his efforts regarding a seven million
dollar application to help Oro Valley with bridges.
Information on Golder Ranch Fire District's Community Survey
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
No comments were received.
PRESENTATIONS
1.Presentation regarding Amphitheater school closure updates
Superintendent of Amphitheater Public Schools Todd Jaeger provided information regarding
Amphitheater school closure updates.
Discussion ensued among Council, staff, and Mr. Jaeger regarding presentation item #1.
CONSENT AGENDA
A.Minutes - January 14 and January 21, 2026
Motion by Mayor Joseph C. Winfield, seconded by Councilmember Harry Greene to approve
consent item (A)
Vote: 6 - 0 Carried
2/4/26 Minutes, Oro Valley Town Council Regular and Study Session 2
REGULAR AGENDA
1.PUBLIC HEARING: ORDINANCE NO. (O)26-05, DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION
REGARDING ZONING CODE AMENDMENTS TO MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT SCREENING
STANDARDS AND THE ALLOWED HEIGHTS OF YARD WALLS ON RESIDENTIAL
PROPERTIES (OVZC 23.6, CHAPTER 31 AND RELATED SECTIONS)
Mayor Winfield opened the public hearing.
No comments were received.
Mayor Winfield closed the public hearing.
Senior Planning Technician Patty Hayes presented item #1 and included the following:
Purpose
Topic 1: Mechanical Equipment Screening
Topic 2: Yard Wall Height
Summary
Motion by Vice-Mayor Melanie Barrett, seconded by Councilmember Mary Murphy to approve
Ordinance No. (O)26-05, the zoning code amendments to mechanical equipment screening
standards and the allowed heights of yard on residential properties.
Discussion ensued among Council and staff regarding item #1.
Motion by Vice-Mayor Melanie Barrett, seconded by Councilmember Mary Murphy to approve
Ordinance No. (O)26-05, the zoning code amendments to mechanical equipment screening
standards and the allowed heights of yard on residential properties.
Vote: 6 - 0 Carried
2.RESOLUTION NO. (R)26-06, AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL
AGREEMENT (IGA) BETWEEN THE TOWN OF ORO VALLEY AND THE TOWN OF MARANA
FOR A CYCLING INITIATIVE
Community and Economic Development Director Paul Melcher presented item #2 and included the
following:
IGA Specifics
Purpose
Possible Tourism Collaboration
Motion by Councilmember Elizabeth Robb, seconded by Councilmember Mary Murphy to approve
Resolution No. (R)26-06, a Resolution of the Mayor and Council of the Town of Oro Valley, Arizona,
authorizing and approving an intergovernmental agreement between the Town of Oro Valley and
the Town of Marana for a cycling initiative; and directing the Town Manager, Town Clerk, Town
Legal Services Director, or their duly Authorized Officers and Agents to take all steps necessary to
carry out the purposes and intent of this resolution.
Discussion ensued among Council and staff regarding item #2.
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Vice Mayor Barrett requested a friendly amendment to make the IGA for a term of 2 years and put
some kind of budget constraint, such as not to exceed $50,000 without further council approval.
No second was received.
Discussion continued among Council and staff regarding item #2.
Vice Mayor Barrett said she was fine with moving forward with the main motion as presented.
Motion by Councilmember Elizabeth Robb, seconded by Councilmember Mary Murphy to approve
Resolution No. (R)26-06, a Resolution of the Mayor and Council of the Town of Oro Valley, Arizona,
authorizing and approving an intergovernmental agreement between the Town of Oro Valley and
the Town of Marana for a cycling initiative; and directing the Town Manager, Town Clerk, Town
Legal Services Director, or their duly Authorized Officers and Agents to take all steps necessary to
carry out the purposes and intent of this resolution.
Vote: 6 - 0 Carried
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Councilmember Murphy requested a future agenda item, not date specific, for discussion and
possible action to direct staff to work with the Tourism Advisory Commission to update the current
draft plan as it relates to the financial feasibility of items in the draft plan, and to continue to work
with the Tourism Advisory Commission on the draft plan until which time there is a consensus
draft, seconded by Councilmember Nicolson.
ADJOURNMENT OF THE REGULAR SESSION
Motion by Mayor Joseph C. Winfield, seconded by Councilmember Harry Greene adjourned the
regular session at 6:58 p.m.
Vote: 6 - 0 Carried
STUDY SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Winfield called the study session to order at 6:59 p.m.
STUDY SESSION AGENDA
1.DISCUSSION REGARDING THE DRAFT ORO VALLEY LEISURE TRAVEL MANAGEMENT PLAN
Mayor Winfield recessed the meeting at 7:00 p.m.
Mayor Winfield reconvened the meeting at 7:13 p.m.
Community and Economic Development Director Paul Melcher presented study session item #1
and introduced Mr. Rich Cutting-Miller, Vice President of Tourism Strategy CSL International.
Mr. Cutting-Miller provided a brief introduction and included the following:
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The Project's Objective
Today's Objective
Today's Workshop
Crafting the Leisure Travel Destination Management Plan
Familiarization Tour Report
Existing Documents Review Report
Tourism Research Review Report
Stakeholder Engagement Report
Resident Survey Report
Branding and Marketing Report
Key Target Market Segments
Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities & Threats (SWOT)
Key Tourism Trends for Oro Valley
The Visioning Workshop — 20 Recommendations
Recommendations & Action Plans
Recommendation #1 - Activate Steam Pump Ranch as a cultural, culinary, and
community-first event venue
Recommendation #2 - Address summer seasonality with shaded, indoor, or evening visitor
experiences
Recommendation #3 - Build and promote themed itineraries and trip-planning tools
Recommendation #4 - Clarify tourism governance, staffing and stakeholder engagement
structure
Recommendation #5 - Create unified visitor guides and accessible trail/outdoor maps
Recommendation #6 - Develop a cohesive culinary tourism strategy and local dining
enhancement plan
Recommendation #7 - Develop a regional events and festivals strategy to combat
seasonality and celebrate identity
Recommendation #8 - Develop and activate a distinctive Oro Valley brand identity
Recommendation #9 - Encourage development of youth/family-friendly venues and
experiences
Recommendation #10 - Enhance regional tourism collaboration and cross-promotion
Recommendation #11 - Expand KPIs and establish a resident tourism sentiment monitoring
program
Recommendation #12 - Expand lodging options including boutique, eco-luxury, and
wellness-focused hotels
Recommendation #13 - Expand tourism infrastructure and support facilities at parks and
venues
Recommendation #14 - Improve the retail environment with experiential districts and cultural
hubs
Recommendation #15 - Integrate tourism goals into broader economic and capital planning
Recommendation #16 - Leverage Oro Valley's assets to position it as a wellness and active
lifestyle destination
Recommendation #17 - Position Oro Valley as a premier cycling and active recreation
destination
Recommendation #18 - Promote youth, senior, and multi-generational tourism programming
Recommendation #19 - Revitalize the Oro Valley Community Center with tourism-serving
amenities
Recommendation #20 - Increase sports tourism development and advocate additional sports
and recreation facilities/venues
5 Big Ideas
Oro Valley Performing Arts Venue and/or Amphitheater
New State-of-the-art indoor recreation center
Expansion of Tohono Chul
Steam Pump Ranch Public Market Hall
Resident-Designed festival or town cultural showcase
Recommendation & Big Idea Priority Criteria
Recommendations in priority order
Big Ideas in priority order
10-year Implementation Roadmap
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Explore Oro Valley DMMO
Potential Advantages of Connecting with Visit Tucson
Potential Challenges and Trade-offs
Strategic consideration going forward
Vision for Oro Valley leisure tourism
Discussion ensued among Council, staff, and Mr. Cutting-Miller regarding the draft Oro Valley
Leisure Travel Management Plan.
Council provided guidance and feedback to staff regarding the draft Oro Valley Leisure Travel
Management Plan.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Winfield adjourned the study session at 9:10 p.m.
___________________________________________________
Michelle Stine, MMC,CPM
Deputy Town Clerk
I hereby certify that the foregoing minutes are a true and correct copy of the minutes of the regular and study
session of theTown of Oro Valley, Arizona held on the 4th day of February 2026. I further certify that the meeting
was called and held and that a quorum was present.
_____________________________________________________
Michael Standish, MMC
Town Clerk
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Town Council Regular Session B.
Meeting Date:02/18/2026
Submitted By:Mike Standish, Town Clerk's Office
Department:Town Clerk's Office
SUBJECT:
Resolution No. (R)26-07, approving the Agenda Committee assignment for the period of March 1, 2026 to May
31, 2026
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
Per the Town Council Parliamentary Rules and Procedures & Code of Conduct, the Town Council shall approve
the Agenda Committee meeting assignments. Attached is the proposed Agenda Committee meeting assignment
of Vice Mayor Barrett for the period of March 1, 2026 to May 31, 2026.
BACKGROUND OR DETAILED INFORMATION:
N/A
FISCAL IMPACT:
N/A
SUGGESTED MOTION:
I MOVE to APPROVE Resolution No. (R)26-07, approving the Agenda Committee assignment for the period of
March 1, 2026 to May 31, 2026.
Attachments
(R)26-07 Agenda Committee Assignment - VM Barrett
RESOLUTION NO. (R)26-07
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF ORO VALLEY,
ARIZONA, ASSIGNING VICE MAYOR BARRETT TO THE AGENDA COMMITTEE
FOR THE PERIOD OF MARCH 1, 2026 THROUGH MAY 31, 2026; AND DIRECTING
THE TOWN MANAGER, TOWN CLERK, TOWN LEGAL SERVICES DIRECTOR, OR
THEIR DULY AUTHORIZED OFFICERS AND AGENTS TO TAKE ALL STEPS
NECESSARY TO CARRY OUT THE PURPOSES AND INTENT OF THIS RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, on September 19, 2001, the Mayor and Council adopted the Town Council
Parliamentary Rules & Procedures and Code of Conduct; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to section 5.2 (A) Town of Oro Valley Parliamentary Rules & Procedures
and Code of Conduct, the Town Council shall set and approve the Agenda Committee meeting
assignments; and
WHEREAS, Town Council wishes to assign Vice Mayor Barrett to the Agenda Committee for
the period of March 1, 2026 through May 31, 2026.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the Town of Oro
Valley, Arizona, as follows:
SECTION 1. That Vice Mayor Barrett is hereby assigned to the Agenda Committee for the
period of March 1, 2026 through May 31, 2026.
SECTION 2. That the Town Manager, Town Clerk, Town Legal Services Director, or their duly
authorized officers and agents to take all steps necessary to carry out the purposes
and intent of this resolution.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Mayor and Town Council of the Town of Oro Valley,
Arizona, this 18th day of February, 2026.
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 C.
Meeting Date:02/18/2026
Submitted By:Mike Standish, Town Clerk's Office
Department:Town Clerk's Office
SUBJECT:
Approval to amend the Council Liaison assignments for the Tourism Advisory Commission (TAC) and the Board of
Adjustment (BOA), effective February 19, 2026 through December 31, 2026
RECOMMENDATION:
N/A
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
This item was requested by Councilmember Murphy and Councilmember Nicolson.
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...
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Attachment 1
COUNCIL LIAISON ASSIGNMENTS
FEBRUARY 19, 2026 – DECEMBER 31, 2026
Board of Adjustment Mary Murphy
Tourism Advisory Commission Josh Nicolson
Town Council Regular Session 1.
Meeting Date:02/18/2026
Requested by: Vice Mayor Barrett and Councilmember Nicolson
Submitted By:Mike Standish, Town Clerk's Office
Department:Town Clerk's Office
SUBJECT:
DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING TOWN OF ORO VALLEY ACTIONS THAT COULD
POSSIBLY ATTRACT A COSTCO OR SIMILAR RETAILER
RECOMMENDATION:
N/A
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
This item was requested by Vice Mayor Barrett and Councilmember Nicolson.
BACKGROUND OR DETAILED INFORMATION:
N/A
FISCAL IMPACT:
N/A
SUGGESTED MOTION:
I MOVE to...
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Staff Presentation
Town of Oro Valley Retail Recruitment Strategy
Report
Paul Melcher, Community and Economic Development Director
February 18, 2026
Presentation Topics*
A.Types of Retail and Site Requirements
B.Lead Generation, Management and Confidentiality
C.Specific Recruitment Strategies
D.General Incentives
E.Commercial Parcel Inventory
F.Recruitment Concept: Pre-Entitlements
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Top 10 Sources of Leakage by Category
Community Shopping Centers
AZ Pavilions
SWC I-10 and Cortaro Road
Fast Food & Quick Service
McDonald’s
3640 W. Tangerine Rd.
Gas Stations & Convenience
Circle K
3880 W. Tangerine Rd
Groceries
Fry’s
12100 N. Thornydale Rd.
Restaurants
Guadalajara Grill
7360 N. Oracle Rd.
Home Improvement
The Home Depot
3925 W. Costco Drive
Breakfast, Coffee, Dessert
Dairy Queen
12030 N. Thornydale Rd.
Superstores
Costco
3901 W. Costco Drive
Clothing
Nordstrom Rack
4320 N. Oracle Rd.
Car Shops & Services
Precision Toyota of Tucson
700 W. Wetmore Rd.
Retail Recruitment Focus: Medium and Large-Scale Retail
•Small-Scale (Convenience/Boutique): Focus on a limited, curated, or
highly specialized range of items (Nest in the Desert).
•Medium-Scale (2,500-10,000 ft2) (Specialty/Department): Typically
larger, featuring a wider range of products often organized by
department (Macy’s, Kohl’s, Whole Foods, Pharmacies)
•Large -Scale (Big-Box/Superstore): Often called "category killers" or
superstores, exceed 50,000 ft2 (often 90,000-200,000+). (Wal Mart
Supercenter, Sam’s, Costco, Lowe’s).
Site Requirements:
•Retail Gross site size: 10-14 acres
•Retail Building Size: 104-128,000 ft2
•Dealership Size: 10-15 acres
•Dealership Building: +/-59,000 ft2
Macy’s, Kohl’s, Whole Foods, Pharmacies, Carmax
Medium Box/Auto Sales Retailer Profile
Customer Shopping Traits:
•10-19 minute travel time
•8-10 minutes from home for
routine purchases
•15-30 minute dwell times
•Efficient and Quick Service
•Vibe-driven, considered local
Site Requirements:
•Gross site size minimum: 18-20 acres
•Specific retailers need +22 acres
•20-40 acres if fuel stations, outlots and
expansions are included
•Building Size: +/- 150,000 ft2 floor area
•Dealership size sites: 23-30 acres
•Showroom Size: +/- 21,000 ft2
•High Circulation and Traffic Numbers
Wal Mart Supercenter, Costco, Lowe’s, Mall Stores, Car Dealerships
Large Box Retailer/Auto Sales Profile
Customer Shopping Traits:
•Urban Customer Travel Time of 15-20
minutes
•28-32 minute dwell times
•Focus on volume and competitive
pricing
•In-store product guarantees
•Multi-tasking shopping
Recruitment Goal: Create or Assist with 3 Quality Retail Leads
Qualified Lead
•Meets target goals
•Leakage
•Employment
•Committed to site ID
•Likely project in less than 3
years Qualified
Leads
Lead
Assistance
Recruitment
Progress
Relationship
MaintenanceQualified
Leads
Business
Placement
Developer Expectations
Ensuring Confidentiality
•Internal Project
Prioritization
•Market Competition
International
Domestic
•Preventing Uncertainty
Timely Assistance
•Site Selection
•Incentives
•Entitlements
•Workforce
•Calling businesses directly
•Ensure confidentiality if a lead is generated
•Providing a prospectus
List of Available Sites
Link to chooseorovalley.com
Additional recruitment collateral
Possible incentives
•Offer free pre-application assistance
•Immediate follow-up on questions
•Check-ins per the business need
Specific Recruitment Strategies
Cold Call Outreach
Specific Recruitment Strategies, Cont.
Business or Broker Inquiries
•Ensure confidentiality as requested
•Assist with site or building selection
•Provide incentive information
•Provide entitlement assessments
•Provide other info as needed
Developer Inquiries
General Incentives
Reimbursements for Public Infrastructure Improvements
(Design and Construction)
Reimbursements of permit fees
Sales Tax Reimbursements
Expedited Reviews
Reimbursements for the Value of Employee Training
Note: Incentives are included in an Economic Development Agreement and subject to Gift Clause limitations.
Commercial Parcel Inventory
Desirable Site Characteristic Highlights
•High Traffic
•Major Intersections
•Oracle and Tangerine Corridors
MED/LG Retail Parcel Inventory
Lambert and La Cholla
15 acres
TANG Rd. and RV BLVD. (A) 7 (B) 15 acres
TANG/Oracle
(A)30 acres (B) 12 acres
(C) 8 acres (D) 7 acres
(E) 9 acres
Linda Vista and
Oracle (A) 14 acres and (B) 12
RV BLVD. and Oracle (A) 15
and (B) 8 acres and (C) 3 acres
A
B
B
A
B
A
C
B
C
D
A
E
Town -owned with final
options TBD
Suitable Sites MED/LG Retailers
A
B
Pending La Cholla Rd.
Buildout and denser RES
Needs a GPA and RZ, site
drainage costs, washes
limiting development size,
different owners
Parcel A needs GPA and
RZ, underground electric
relocation.
All sites costly grading.
B
C
D
A
E
Town -owned with final options
TBD, Infrastructure costs,
grading limitations
Challenge:
Recruitment Concept: Pre-Entitlements
Solution:
Identify parcels of suitable size and initiate entitlements to accommodate MED/LG retail uses:
•GPAs establish underlying use
•GPA approval provides confidence for work
•Medium- and Large-scale retail opportunity promoted via RZ or CUPs
•Collaborate with Property Owners for program participation
•Provide for Neighborhood input
Core Strategies
Town Staff
Listen to Developers to determine needs:
Timing, Incentives, Sites
Provide outstanding Developer support
Provide timely, accurate, and realistic
expectations
Hand-Walk Developers through any
processes
Town Council
Enhance Town’s Development-Support
Climate
Provide Certainty
•Meet early w/ Developer Teams
•Be upfront about project concerns
•Act decisively for GP and RZ requests
Negotiate EDAs early to establish
support prior to GPA and/or RZ/CUP
requests
Town of Oro Valley Retail Recruitment Strategy Report
Town Council Regular Session 2.
Meeting Date:02/18/2026
Requested by: Vice Mayor Barrett and Councilmember Nicolson
Submitted By:Mike Standish, Town Clerk's Office
Department:Town Clerk's Office
SUBJECT:
DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING INITIATING A PROCESS THAT CAN HELP THE TOWN
IN LOOKING FOR EFFICIENCY OPPORTUNITIES
RECOMMENDATION:
N/A
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
This item was requested by Vice Mayor Barrett and Councilmember Nicolson.
BACKGROUND OR DETAILED INFORMATION:
N/A
FISCAL IMPACT:
N/A
SUGGESTED MOTION:
I MOVE to...
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