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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPackets - Council Packets (2016)Town Council Regular Session February 18, 2026 Upcoming Meeting Announcements Upcoming meetings Meetings are subject to change. Check the Town website for meeting status. Stormwater Utility Commission February 19 at 4:00 p.m. Hopi Conference Room Tourism Advisory Commission February 23 at 4:00 p.m. Council Chambers Board of Adjustment February 24 at 3:00 p.m. Council Chambers Town Council Study Session March 02 at 1:00 p.m. Council Chambers Planning and Zoning Commission March 03 at 6:00 p.m. Council Chambers Town Council Regular Session March 04 at 6:00 p.m. Council Chambers 4 Mayor and Council Reports 6 Spotlight on Youth Marwa Saljuqi BASIS Oro Valley 7 Mayor and Council Reports 8 Mayor and Council Reports Town Manager’s Report 10 Tucson Bicycle Classic Town Council Regular Session February 18, 2026 12 Recognition of Lisa Bayless Town Council Regular Session February 18, 2026 GOLDER RANCH FIRE DISTRICT GOVERNANCE & ACCOUNTABILITY How the District is Governed •The Golder Ranch Fire District operates under Arizona Revised Statutes (ARS) Title 48, which governs special taxing districts in Arizona •Political subdivision of the State, accountable to the voters it serves Governing Board •Oversight is provided by a five -member non-partisan Governing Board •Board members serve staggered 4-year terms, ensuring experience and continuity in leadership •Currently, two board members live in Oro Valley, helping ensure strong local insight and representation •Established in November 1977 as a volunteer service in Catalina, Arizona, with a single fire station •Lloyd Golder III was a key founder driven by a passion for community safety. He and Bob Murray established the district, with Mr. Golder donating the first ambulance. •GRFD has grown into a career agency providing all-hazard fire and emergency medical services, with 315 employees HISTORY Serving Our Community Since 1977 •Placing the needs and safety of the people we serve at the center of every decision •Reflecting our commitment to partnership, transparency, and service MOTTO: COMMUNITY FIRST FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY & TRANSPARENCY AWARD -WINNING •AA+ Bond Rating Highest level possible from Fitch Ratings for governmental entities •Recognized by the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) for excellence in financial reporting for 14 consecutive years •Distinguished Budget Presentation award for 2 consecutive years One of the lowest property tax rates in Southern Arizona ABOUT US Coverage Area ⚬238 square miles, including Oro Valley, Catalina, SaddleBrooke, SaddleBrooke Ranch, unincorporated Pima and Pinal Counties ⚬Arizona Department of Health Services (AZDHS) Certificate of Necessity (CON)-56 Population ⚬Over 100,000 residents ⚬2,500 commercial occupancies Fire District ⚬10 fire stations ￭Fire headquarters and 4 fire stations in Oro Valley ⚬Minimum of 56 firefighters daily, 250 total firefighters Specialized Response Teams ⚬Hazardous Materials​ ⚬Wildland​ ⚬Special Operations NORTH TUCSON FIREFIGHTERS ASSOCIATION LOCAL 3832 o Represents the firefighters of the Golder Ranch Fire District o Made up of over 250 dedicated members o Founded more than 25 years ago o Community outreach through fundraising events, community partnerships, and hands-on volunteer efforts o HAPPENING SOON: 8th Annual Jose Samaniego Archery Shoot & BBQ Challenge Saturday, March 7th, 2026, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.at Naranja Park For more information visit www.ntffa.org o Commission on Fire Accreditation International (CFAI), among the top 1% of fire departments nationwide o Commission on Accreditation of Ambulance Services (CAAS) o Insurance Services Office (ISO) Class 2 Rating, among the top 5% of fire departments nationwide NATIONALLYACCREDITED Our commitment to high standards in fire and Emergency Medical Services (EMS) FIRE STATIONS IN ORO VALLEY Station 374 •4 Personnel •Fire Engine Station 375 •6 Personnel •Ladder Truck •Ambulance Station 376 •6 Personnel •Fire Engine •Ambulance •Brush Truck Station 377 •Special Ops •8 Personnel •Fire Engine •Ambulance Station 379 •7 Personnel •Fire Engine •Ambulance •Water Tender •Air & Power Truck Station 380 •South Battalion Chief •11 Personnel •2 Fire Engines •Ambulance NEAR ORO VALLEY Stations are staffed and dispatched to send the closest available unit. 2025 RESPONSE Total calls for service • 20,579 District Wide • 9,442 in Oro Valley Emergency medical incidents • 11,343 District Wide • 5,289 in Oro Valley Public Assists with reptile relocation •4,210 District Wide •2,305 in Oro Valley Public Assists with smoke alarm battery replacements/installs • 2,087 District Wide • 827 in Oro Valley o Administrative Medical Director Amber Rice, MD o 7 Advanced Life Support (ALS) ambulances o 116 total GRFD paramedics o Regionally aligned standards of care o Arizona Department of Health Services (AZDHS) Premier Provider EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES (EMS) 2025 EMS IMPACT •3,908 patient transports to Oro Valley Hospital •10 cardiac arrest code saves •55% of dispatched cardiac arrests had bystander CPR in progress prior to GRFD arrival WILDLAND RESPONSE o Specialized apparatus​ o Specialized training and national qualifications​ o 48 Wildland team members o General training for all firefighters o Interagency coordination o Water sources o CPR Training o Community Resource Technicians Dial 311 for smoke alarm battery replacements and reptile removals o Fire Extinguisher Training o Residential Lock Box o Home Safety Assessments o Wildfire Safety Assessment o Fire Station Tours o School Presentations o Public Event Requests To request services, visit www.grfdaz.gov SAFETY SERVICES COMMUNITY RISK REDUCTION Fire Prevention Community Education •872 Sprinkler/Building Plan reviews 626 in Oro Valley •4,165 Fire Inspections 2,580 in Oro Valley •11 Mini Musters 6 in Oro Valley •167 Presentations and Special Events 89 in Oro Valley •17 Station Tours in Oro Valley RESULTS THAT MATTER •4 structure fires within town boundaries in 2025; 5-year average <6 per year. •Vistoso Village Smoke Detector project, 248 of 271 homes received service •19% Out-of-hospital cardiac arrest survival rate (vs. 10.5% national average) in 2025 PREPARING FOR TOMORROW •Decreasing fall injuries in our >65 population with rollout of Nymbl application •Hiring a Wildfire Risk Coordinator to help us better address wildfire risk •Field administration of whole blood •Survey for customer satisfaction OUR COMMITMENT TO ORO VALLEY SERVING AND LIVING IN ORO VALLEY Recent employee survey results •181 District employees and their family members call Oro Valley home •45 Team members graduated from Oro Valley High Schools •104 Employees, living outside the town, who utilize Oro Valley services and amenities CONTACT US 520-825-9001 www.grfdaz.gov 1600 E. Hanley Blvd. THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUP Town Council Regular Session February 18, 2026 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 38 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 February 18, 2026