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TOWN OF ORO VALLEY
PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD
REGULAR SESSION
APRIL 20, 2021
VIA ZOOM
REGULAR SESSION AT OR AFTER 6:00 PM
CALL TO ORDER
Chair Clark called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Present: Joseph Coyle, Vice Chair
Antonia Landau, Member
Ronald Odell, Member
Philip Saletta, Member
Gary Temple, Member
Matthew Wood, Member
Anna Clark, Chair
Staff Present:Joseph Andrews, Deputy Town Attorney
Kristy Diaz-Trahan, Parks and Recreation Director
Brandon Laue, Aquatics Manager
MaryAnne Tolmie, Senior Office Specialist
Attendees: Joyce Jones-Ivey, Council Member Liaison
Mike Svetz, PROS Consulting
CALL TO AUDIENCE
Chair Clark opened Call to Audience.
Oro Valley resident Don McGann spoke regarding the Oro Valley Sports Alliance.
Chair Clark closed the Call to Audience.
COUNCIL LIAISON COMMENTS
Council Member Jones-Ivey reported that Judge George Dunscomb, Magistrate is retiring after nearly
22 years of service. She encouraged everyone to welcome Judge James Hazel. Chief Kara Riley was
recognized as one of the Best of the Northwest. Sgt. Andy Lopez received accommodation. April is
road preservation, expect minor delays in traffic flow. She encouraged everyone to attend the council
meeting, wherein the annexation of Westward Look, the 1/2 cent sales tax among other things will be
discussed.
REGULAR SESSION AGENDA
1.REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF THE JANUARY 19, 2021 REGULAR SESSION, FEBRUARY 9, AND
MARCH 23, 2021 STUDY SESSION MEETING MINUTES
Motion by Chair Anna Clark, seconded by Member Philip Saletta to approve the January 19,
2021 Regular Session Meeting Minutes, the February 9, 2021 Study Session Meeting Minutes and the
March 23, 2021 Study Session Meeting Minutes.
Vote: 7 - 0 Carried
2.DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF THE PARKS AND
RECREATION MASTER PLAN TO THE ORO VALLEY TOWN COUNCIL
Chair Clark introduced Ms. Diaz-Trahan who made some remarks and introduced Mike Svetz who
presented the attached summary. Discussion amongst board members ensued. Chair Clark and Ms.
Diaz-Trahan encouraged Board Members to attend tomorrow's council meeting as this subject will be
discussed.
Chair Clark opened the meeting to public comment on the Master Plan. The following people spoke:
Oro Valley resident Stephanie Mustain
Oro Valley resident Don McGann
Oro Valley resident Fred Narcaroti
Chair Clark closed the public comment period.
Motion by Chair Anna Clark, seconded by Member Matthew Wood to recommend that the Town
Council approve the Town of Oro Valley Parks and Recreation Master Plan finding that the outlined
improvements, maintenance and replacement of Park facilities, with priority being placed on Naranja
Park and the Amphitheater Schools Partnership, within the Plan will best serve Oro Valley Residents for
the foreseeable future.
Vote: 7 - 0 Carried
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Vice Chair Coyle requested a future discussion on what the Council concludes at tomorrow's meeting
as it affects Parks and Recreation.
ADJOURNMENT
Ms. Diaz-Trahan again thanked the Board, both past and present, with their guidance regarding the
Master Plan.
Motion by Member Philip Saletta, seconded by Vice Chair Joseph Coyle to adjourn at 7:09 p.m.
Vote: 7 - 0 Carried
I hereby certify that the foregoing minutes are a true and correct copy of the minutes of the regular session of the
I hereby certify that the foregoing minutes are a true and correct copy of the minutes of the regular session of the
Town of Oro Valley Parks and Recreation Advisory Board of Oro Valley, Arizona held on the 20th day of April,
2021. I further certify that the meeting was duly called and held and that a quorum was present.
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MaryAnne Tolmie
Senior Office Specialist