HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgendas - Town Council - 10/7/2026 AGENDA
ORO VALLEY TOWN COUNCIL
REGULAR SESSION
OCTOBER 7, 2026
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.
To watch and/or listen to the public meeting online, please visit https://www.orovalleyaz.gov/town/
departments/town-clerk/meetings-and-agendas
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)(3) for legal advice with the Town Attorney concerning the Town's
obligations relating to personnel matters
RESUME REGULAR SESSION AT OR AFTER 6:00 PM
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
REGULAR AGENDA
1.APPROVAL OF ANY DIRECTION TO THE TOWN ATTORNEY AND/OR NECESSARY STAFF AS
DISCUSSED IN EXECUTIVE SESSION PERTAINING TO THE TOWN'S OBLIGATIONS RELATING
TO PERSONNEL MATTERS
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.Proclamation Honoring Colonel Timothy G. Tarris and the U.S. Army Air Corps Commemoration
Flight
CONSENT AGENDA
(Consideration and/or possible action)
A.Minutes - September 16, 2026
B.Resolution No. (R)26-44, authorizing the Oro Valley Police Department (OVPD) to enter into a
program funded state and local task force agreement with the Drug Enforcement Administration for
the participation of one Oro Valley Police Officer in the Tucson District Office and authorizing the
chief of police to sign that agreement on behalf of OVPD
C.Resolution No. (R)26-45, authorizing and approving an amendment to the school resource officer
Agreement between Amphitheater Unified School District and the Town of Oro Valley for the
assignment of an additional Town of Oro Valley Police Officer to act as a School Resoucre Officer
(SRO) for the district
D.Resolution No. (R)26-46, authorizing and approving a grant agreement between the Town of Oro
Valley and the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety GOHS) for funding personnel services
(overtime), employee related expenses and materials and materials and supplies (blood kits, glove
cases) to enhance DUI/Impaired Driving Enforcement throughout the Town of Oro Valley
E.Resolution No. (R)26-47, authorizing and approving a grant agreement between the Town of Oro
Valley and the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety (GOHS) for funding to support personnel
services (overtime), employee-related expenses, and materials and supplies (lidars) to enhance the
Special Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) throughout the Town of Oro Valley
REGULAR AGENDA
2.DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION AND FULL UPDATE REGARDING THE VISTOSO TRAILS
NATURE PRESERVE
3.RESOLUTION NO. (R)26-43, DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION TO AUTHORIZE THE PARKS
AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT TO APPLY FOR THE LAND AND WATER CONSERVATION
FUND GRANT, FOR RECREATIONAL AMENITY IMPROVEMENTS TO THE VISTOSO TRAILS
NATURE PRESERVE (Continued from 9/16/26)
4.DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION TO PROVIDE STAFF DIRECTION REGARDING
POTENTIAL ANNEXATION AND FUTURE ZONING FOR THE 888 ACRES OF STATE LAND
LOCATED BETWEEN MOORE ROAD TO THE NORTH, CAMINO DEL NORTE TO THE SOUTH,
THORNYDALE ROAD TO THE WEST AND SHANNON ROAD TO THE EAST
5.DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING INITIATING REVIEW OF TOWN CODE AND
POSSIBLE AMENDMENTS OR CLARIFICATIONS RELATING TO DATA CENTERS
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: 10/1/26 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.