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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - Stormwater Utility Commission - 6/18/2026MINUTES STORMWATER UTILITY COMMISSION REGULAR SESSION JUNE 18, 2026 HOPI CONFERENCE ROOM 11000 N. LA CANADA DRIVE REGULAR SESSION AT OR AFTER 4:00 PM CALL TO ORDER Chair Mattson called the meeting to order at 4:08 PM. ROLL CALL Present: David Atler, Commissioner John McCauley, Commissioner Gary Mattson, Chair Absent: Robert Aguayo, Vice Chair Tom Marek, Commissioner Staff Present: Dennis Roberts, Stormwater Division Manager Mike Ortiz, Senior Engineering Associate Scott Bennett, Stormwater Utility Analyst Jane Hutchins, Stormwater Utility Inspector Kevin King, Stormwater Utility Intern Vice Chair Aguayo and Commissioner Marek asked to be excused. Council Liaison Greene asked to be excused. Senior Engineering Associate Mike Ortiz was excused at 4:57 P.M. CALL TO AUDIENCE Oro Valley resident Bill Jackson had questions and concerns about the Highland Wash at the Highland Mobile Home Park regarding: - FEMA funding and timeframe of construction - How future runoff will interact with the existing drainage system - Watershed conditions related to upstream subdivision grading - Soil movement and channel behavior. - If re -analysis was going to take place before construction. Stormwater Division Manager Dennis Roberts stated that these questions and concerns will be addressed as a future agenda item. COUNCIL LIAISON COMMENTS (INFORMATIONAL ONLY) Council Liaison was not present. 06-18-26 Minutes, Stormwater Utility Commission Regular Session DIRECTORS REPORT (INFORMATIONAL ONLY) Stormwater Division Manager Dennis Roberts commented on the following topics: • Town Code Chapter 17 Amendments - Unanimously approved by Mayor and Council. • Sierra Wash Drainage at Via Mandarina - Reimbursement update from DEMA. • Gravel Pit Wash at Pomegranate Drive - Updated subapplication submitted: project continues advancing through federal review. • BRIC (Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities) Grant Progress - Two grant subapplicatons have advanced past DEMA's Stage 1 competitive review: • Mutterer's Wash at Greenock Drive Flood Control and Channel Improvement Project, at 2.5M with a 75% federal share and a 25% local match • Carmack Wash - Upper Tributary C Flood Control and Channel Improvement Project, at 3AM with a 75% federal share and a 25% local match REGULAR SESSION AGENDA REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF THE MAY 21, 2026 MEETING MINUTES Discussion was held between Commissioners and Staff regarding whether discussion was allowed during Regular Session Items. It was found that it was stated that only the Council Liaison Comments and the Directors Report, which are informational only, were no discussion allowed. All regular Session Agenda Items allowed for discussion. Motion by Commissioner John McCauley, seconded by Commissioner David Atler to approve the May 21, 2026 meeting minutes. Vote: 3 - 0 Carried 2. DISCUSSION OF MEETINGS AND EVENTS Stormwater Division Manager Dennis Roberts discussed past, current and upcoming meetings and events in which the Stormwater Utility has participated or will participate. Discussion ensued among the commission and staff. There was a question whether the members of the Commission could attend the Flood Control Meetings. Mr. Roberts advised that the Regional Flood Control Advisory Committee Meetings are open to the public with an option being online access. PRESENTATION AND DISCUSSION OF STORMWATER UTILITY DIVISION BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027 Stormwater Division Manager Dennis Roberts provided a presentation to the Commission that included the following: - Purpose of Today's Presentation - Stormwater Utility Overview - Stormwater Utility Overview - Overview of Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Budget - What is Fund Balance - Revenue Breakdown (FY 26-27) - Expenditure Breakdown (FY 26-27) - Year -Over -Year Comparison (FY 25-26 VS FY 26-27) - FY 26-27 Capital Projects Summary • Catalina Ridge Access Ramp and Channel Improvement Project 06-18-26 Minutes, Stormwater Utility Commission Regular Session • Sierra Wash at W Glover Rd Mitigation Project • Nanini Wash at N Paseo Del Norte Erosion Mitigation Project - Brief Status of the 10-Year Financial Plan - Ten -Year Forecast Scenario - Upcoming Rate Review - August 2026 Preview: Why a Rate Review is Required - Upcoming Rate Review - August 2026 Preview: What Triggers a Rate Review - Upcoming Rate Review - August 2026 Preview: What Commissioners will Evaluated in August - Upcoming Rate Review - August 2026 Preview: Commissioners Should Expect in August - Summary - Questions Discussion ensued among the commission and staff. 4. PRESENTATION AND DISCUSSION OF THE STORMWATER UTILITY GRANT PURSUIT PROCESS GIS Analyst Scott Bennett provided a presentation to the Commission that included the following: - How Our Process Began - What We Learned From the PDM Grant Program - The Work Starts To Pay Off in 2019: State Emergency Council (SEC) funds managed by the Arizona Department of Emergency and Military Affairs (DEMA) - The Work Starts To Pay Off in 2019: Lambert Lane Dip Crossing Reconstruction: Phase 2 - Before - The Work Starts To Pay Off in 2019: Lambert Lane Dip Crossing Reconstruction: Phase 2 - After - Lower Highland Wash PDM Submittals in 2019 & 2020 - The Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) - The Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) - Current Stormwater Utility HMGP Projects & Status - Moving Ahead: (Future Programs, Projects & Challenges) - Stormwater Utility Grant Pursuit Process: Thank you. Questions? - Contact Information Discussion ensued among the commission and staff. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING CANCELLATION OF THE JULY 16, 2026 STORMWATER UTILITY COMMISSION REGULAR SESSION MEETING Motion by Commissioner John McCauley, seconded by Chair Gary Mattson to cancel the July 16, 2026 Stormwater Utility Commission Meeting. Vote: 3 - 0 Carried ADJOURNMENT Motion by Commissioner David Atler, seconded by Commissioner John McCauley to adjourn the meeting. Vote: 3 - 0 Carried Chair Mattson adjourned the meeting at 5:08 P.M. 06-18-26 Minutes, Stormwater Utility Commission Regular Session 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 Stormwater Utility Commission of Oro Valley, Arizona held on the 18th day of June, 2026. 1 further certify that the meeting was duly called and held and that a quorum was present. E-SIGNED by Yarina Hynd on 2026-08-25 15:56:00 GMT Yarina Hynd Senior Office Specialist 06-18-26 Minutes, Stormwater Utility Commission Regular Session 4