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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPackets - Council Packets (2048)Town Council Regular Session August 12, 2026 Upcoming Meeting Announcements Upcoming Meetings Meetings are subject to change. Check the Town website for meeting status. Budget and Finance Commission -CANCELLED August 18 at 4:00 p.m. Council Chambers Stormwater Utility Commission August 20 at 4:00 p.m. Hopi Conference Room Board of Adjustment -CANCELLED August 25 at 3:00 p.m. Council Chambers Planning and Zoning Commission September 1 at 6:00 p.m. Council Chambers Town Council Regular Session September 2 at 6:00 p.m. Council Chambers 4 Mayor and Council Reports 6 Mayor and Council Reports 7 Mayor and Council Reports 8 Mayor and Council Reports 9 Mayor and Council Reports Town Manager’s Report Upcoming Events Parents Night Out Steam Pump Ranch Friday, August 14 5 – 10 p.m. Do parents need some time for a date night? Drop the kids off at Steam Pump Ranch for pizza, movies, and games. Register at PlayOV.com Movies on the Lawn Community and Recreation Center Saturday, August 22 7:30 – 9 p.m. Movie: GOAT (2026) Join the Community & Rec Center for a family-friendly movie night. The movie will begin shortly after sundown and will be hosted at the backside of the facility near the golf driving range. Night Hike 13880 N Rancho Vistoso Blvd Saturday, August 22 7 – 8:30 p.m. Join OV Parks & Rec staff on a special night hike through Honey Bee Canyon. Register at PlayOV.com Town Council Regular Session August 12, 2026 13 Town Council August 12, 2026 14 OV’s Path Forward The Plan was created by residents and must now be approved by residents. Over 10,700+ resident comments contributed to creating the plan May 2026: Town Council voted to place the plan on the November ballot for voter consideration Now: “Phase 3: Residents Decide” The process starts and ends with residents. Resident Driven-Process Community Engagement Plan (January – Sept. 2023) •Residents helped create a brand that resonated with the community •Residents helped plan the methods and tools to engage the community Phase 1: Let’s Talk (Oct. 2023 – Dec. 2024) •Residents shared their values, priorities, and expectations for Oro Valley’s future •Residents improved the vision statement and guiding principles Phase 2: Let’s Think (Jan. 2025 – July 2026) •Residents set a specific course of action to fulfill their vision for the future •Residents reviewed multiple drafts of the Plan Phase 3: Residents Decide (Aug – Nov. 2026) •Residents will vote on the plan in November Phase 3: Residents Decide Spectrum of Resident Participation Goals: Empower residents to vote on the plan Raise awareness Educate residents about the plan Marketing and outreach: Roadway signs Postcards and Flyers PDF copies available Social media Press releases Newsletters (Vista, OV Path Forward, OV Play, etc.) Resident testimonials Articles and Ads Resident testimonials and educational videos Presentations to HOA’s and groups 17 Phase 3: Residents Decide Community Academy Date Class Tues., September 15 Welcome: Oro Valley today and the residents’ plan for the future Thurs., September 17 Maintaining Financial Stability and Services Tues., September 22 Annexations Thurs., September 24 Oro Valley’s History and Public Art Tues., September 29 Economic Development and Tourism Thurs., October 1 Development and Roadways Thurs., October 8 Public Safety: Oro Valley Police Department & Town Courts Tues., October 13 Parks, Recreation and Trails Thurs., October 15 Water Resource Planning and Conservation Mon., October 19 Beyond Community Academy: Volunteering in Oro Valley Wed., October 21 Graduation at Town Council A fun, interactive, and free program about Town services and topics important to the community. “I believe that participation in the Community Academy has given me great insight into the Town and how it functions.” Register online at www.orovalleyaz.gov by September 9, 2026. Questions? Contact jancona@orovalleyaz.gov or 520-229-5062. 2025 graduate Invite staff to present to your HOA or group Become an OV Path Forward Ambassador Help Spread the Word! Follow, like, or share on social media #OVPathForward Receive and forward the “OV Path Forward” newsletter Read the plan and get ready for the BIG Community Vote: Visit OVPathForward.com Questions? Contact Town staff at OVPathForward@orovalleyaz.gov or 520-229-4836 Town Council Regular Session August 12, 2026 Preview for 2026 Community Report Report Introduction Purpose/Goal Statement Communication and transparency with public Background Context Mini-Org Chart & Form of Government Alignment with Strategic Plan, General Plan and CIP (not ALL items from the Strategic Plan are included) FY 25/26 Awards & Accolades FOCUS AREA 1: ECONOMIC VITALITY Metrics directly related to Strategic Plan Projects •Primary Employment and Commercial Growth Strategy •Results: 2 leads in tech and 1 in bioscience industry •Implementation Retail Retention and Attraction Strategy •Results: 2 large retail leads and 1 medium retail •Celebrate Culture Through Community Events •Results: 36 Hosted Events Strategic Plan Projects •Optimize Tourism Investment •Result: 5-year cycling partnership with Marana •Explore OV website and branding •Broadband Infrastructure •Result: continued partnerships with private fiber providers •Expanded Community Events to Celebrate OV’s History •Result: 5 events expanded Other Notables Related to Guiding Principles •Principle 4: Recruit and Retain Major Employers •Partnerships with Startup Tucson, StartupZones.com and UACI Oro Valley Service Delivery Stats Business Visits 26 BRE Assistance 63 New Business Licenses 94 Business Resource Connections 41 FOCUS AREA 2: CULTURE AND RECREATION Metrics directly related to Strategic Plan Projects •Senior Specific Programming Opportunities •Results: 791 activities •Resident vs Non-Resident Usage •Results: 74% residents vs 26% non-residents Strategic Plan Projects •CIP Vistoso Trails Nature Preserve •Result: pond area design approved; contractor hired; grants secured •Resident-Centered Parks and Recreation Access Strategy •Result: developed new fee structure to lower rates for OV residents Other Notables Related to Guiding Principles •Principle 1: Focus on Resident-Centered Recreation and Cultural Enrichment •TABY Art Project •Principle 3: Seek to Enhance Accessibility and User Experience •Community Center Parking Lot and ADA Restrooms •Pusch Ridge Tennis Facility spectator and gathering area •Steam Pump Ranch Shade Structure replacement Service Delivery Stats # of P&R Registrants & Participants 90,409 # of P&R Opportunities 3,478 # of Youth Camp Participants 2,769 # of CRC Membership 4,477 # of Golf Members 451 FOCUS AREA 3: PUBLIC SAFETY Other Notables Related to Guiding Principles •Principle 1: Sustain and Strengthen Trust Through Community-Centered Policing •15,755 volunteer hours; equivalent to 7.5 full-time employees; $500,000 savings •Principle 3: Promote Community Safety •Integrated Code Red into Emergency Operations •Results: Expanding its free emergency notifications to 23,775 residents •Principle 4: Modernize Public Safety Infrastructure •Peregrine Technologies •Citizen Data Integration and Analytics Platform •Grappler •Vehicle Mounted Tool/Device •Preliminary Design of New Police Headquarters •Court Building Improvements and Expansion Service Delivery Stats Community & Training Courses Offered 30 Service Call Times Priority 1 Priority 2 3.32 minutes 4.49 minutes Closure Rate for Criminal Investigations 112% FOCUS AREA 4: INFRASTRUCTURE AND TOWN ASSETS Strategic Plan Projects •RFP templates to aid HOAs to coordinate waste and recycling pick-up •Evaluation and Purchase of building for new Police Headquarters Other Notables Related to Guiding Principles •Principle 1: Ensure Fiscal Responsibility and Long-Term Value •Northwest Recharge Recovery and Delivery System •Improvements at Sierra Wash at Via Mandarina •Principle 5: Invest in Functional and Accessible Facilities •El Conquistador transmission main construction •La Cañada Booster Station Expansion •Court Building Improvements and Expansion Service Delivery Stats Sidewalk Program Ground panels- 268 Replace panels- 74 Pavement Preservation Treated/Repaired- 58 lane miles of roadway Reduce Groundwater Pumping to 5,000 Acres Goal met every year for past 10 years Transit Ridership 76,213 Riders Transit Riders 2.06/hour Transit On-Time Performance 99.23% Street OCI (scale 1-100)average 76 & best in region FOCUS AREA 5: LAND USE Strategic Plan Projects •OV Path Forward •Result: +10,600 comments and +1,300 ideas from various modes of digital and non-digital engagement Other Notables Related to Guiding Principles •Principle 3: Advance Thoughtful and Transparent Design •Rooney Ranch PAD rezoning •Development Review Process Revised per State Statute changes Service Delivery Stats Next Day Inspections Percentage 98.4% On-Time Permit Reviews 99.8% New Registered WaterSmart Users Added 300 WaterSmart users (total of 8,300 registered) Transition to Customer Service Portals Interval Data Management System Portal increased customer contact by 7,406 (89%) Other Notables Related to Guiding Principles •Principle 1: Enhance Operational Efficiency •Upgrading Town devices to Windows 11 •Principle 4: Enhance Public Engagement and Transparency •Enhanced Volunteer Programs •Results: New program like VTNP weed pulls, 6 volunteer opportunities, 146 volunteers FOCUS AREA 6: EFFECTIVE AND EFFCIENT GOVERNMENT Service Delivery Stats Annual # of Pages Views 1,437,924 Annual # of Daily Active Users 807,398 Engaged Sessions 329,000 AskOV Stats (# of Inquiries)639 Document Digitization Processed Pages- 80,300 Pages Scanned- 31,399 Customer services inquiries resolved within first contact 8,338 contacts Total # of public records received 479 Initial HelpDesk response time 95 minutes (reduced by 82.5%) Median HelpDesk ticket solution time 33 hours (reduced by 54%) Network uptime 99.99% FOCUS AREA 7: FINANCIAL STABILITY Strategic Plan Projects •Budget Efficiency and Cost Reduction Initiative reduced spending trend by $4 million •Created Budget Stabilization Plan to guide decision in times of tight revenues Other Notables Related to Guiding Principles •Principle 2: Strategically Pursue External Resources •Securing $7 million in congressional directed funding for bridges Resources to Get Connected Org Chart List of Town Department and Division List with Contact Information Engagement Opportunities List of resources (ex: Constituent Services, Volunteer Opportunity, Social Medias, etc.) List of Key Resources List of Publications (ex: Vista Newsletter) and Websites (ex: ExploreOroValley.com) Town Council Regular Session August 12, 2026 Public Hearing: Remove one rezoning condition related to sign color Linda Vista Plaza aka Oracle Vista Centre Town Council August 12, 2026 Purpose Remove one rezoning condition •For Linda Vista Plaza aka Oracle Vista Centre •Remove: “All buildings and site signage shall be consistence in design and color all signage must be uniform in copper patina color” •Align sign colors with the zoning code standards Discussion and decision to Town Council Request Proposal Cessna Way Airport Proposal Remove condition: “All buildings and site signage shall be consistence in design and color all signage must be uniform in copper patina color” Allow Sign colors permitted in Zoning Code Site History 14-acre site Rezoned from residential to commercial in 2000 Sign color condition added late in process 2010 Fire Station 2014 Memory Care facility 2022 Luxury Rentals 2026 Medical building near completion Locati of proposed addition Sign History Early 1980s: Only “monochromatic” sign colors in desert tones Early 1990s: Colors expanded to include brown, beige, copper, steel, brushed aluminum and copper patina Mid 1990s: Zoning code evolved to allow all colors except fluorescent or iridescent Many developments allowed to update sign colors Rooney Ranch (Target/Fry’s) Canada Crossroads (Harvest Restaurant/Desert Drifter) Rancho Vistoso Center (Harbor Freight/Walgreens/Gaslight Music) Mercado at Canada Hills (Fry’s/Goodwill/Pets Plus) Placita De Oro (Ace Hardware/La Hacienda) General Plan and Zoning Code General Plan (2016) Maintain the unique character of Oro Valley by studying and updating signage regulations to emphasize identification and direction over advertising goods and services to maintain compatibility and minimal intrusiveness Zoning Code Various sign colors shall be permitted, except fluorescent or iridescent colors Summary and Recommendation Proposal: Remove one rezoning condition limiting the color of signs to copper patina Allow colors permitted in zoning code Key Points: 1 sign color is restrictive Other developments allowed all colors Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of removing the sign color rezoning condition Town Council Regular Session August 12, 2026 Rancho Vistoso Blvd. Traffic Management & Safety Improvements for Sprout’s Plaza Development Paul Keesler, Public Works Director Purpose of this item On May 20th, 2026, staff brought this to Council as a Study Session item to discuss From that meeting and subsequent conversations, Council has traffic related questions on the following main topics: Signal Spacing Signal Synchronization Placement of the signal at Woodburne Use of the northern section of Safeway Plaza parking lot ring road Southbound Rancho Vistoso Blvd, left turn stacking at the Tangerine Intersection Total development picture Purpose of this item In addition, other issues discussed at this Study Session were: Fixing localized traffic problems with or without associated development Impact of other nearby developments Moving The Woodburne and Rancho Vistoso Blvd. slightly south Who’s paying for these improvements Traffic studies conducted Woodburne Access by new development Southbound egress ability from the Horizons Neighborhood The curvature of Ranch Vistoso Blvd. Western portion of 7-I impact to area traffic This evening’s meeting, we will address each and everyone of the questions raised at the last presentation Signal Spacing From Tangerine & 1st/RV Blvd to the Safeway Plaza’s northern driveway perimeter road is: 850ft From the Safeway northern driveway perimeter road to RV Blvd & Arrowsmith/Moore Loop is: 3,150ft 1st & Main TOV signalized intersection: which is 550ft from Oracle Rd. Works well even without signal synchronizationOverall accident ratio for the past 10years of data is 0.2 accidents per million vehicle trips traveled through. Per the FHWA, the purpose of a street traffic signal is to control the flow of traffic at intersections to improve safety, efficiency, and order, for which 1st & Main excels in all categories: Favors primary flowDoes not back up into OracleSafety historyDelays limited to adjacent parking lots Signal Synchronization Physically and electrically connecting their traffic signal control systems so they operate as a single coordinated unit The purpose is to provide the ability: To monitor traffic to avoid the stopped queue of one signal backing up into the queue of another. To provide cross -traffic breaks that optimize movements. To maintain the predominant flow passing through the area by having the signals act as one coordinated system. This does differ from the intersection at 1st & Main in that those two signals do not communicate Placement of the signal at Woodburne Study Requested by Council Results: LOS at the Safeway northern driveway perimeter road produced acceptable levels of service, C or better for nearly all traffic. Woodburne & RV Blvd, some turning movements were unacceptable at an LOS of F Even if Woodburne is moved slightly south, LT’s from Sprouts still at LOS F Use of the northern section of Safeway Plaza parking lot ring road Currently functions poorly Revision to improve circulation by: Removing general user traffic away from the “back alley” Maintain 3 tie-in points to the Safeway plaza. Works with the alignment and trajectory of the ingress/egress from RV Blvd, The “back alley” becomes a dedicated loading zone and fire lane, Works with the existing pavement already in place. Ring Road: Defined in OVZC CH 31, Requirements in Section 27.7.G.2. Southbound Rancho Vistoso Blvd, left turn stacking at the Tangerine Intersection The TIA, Figure 4 depicts the existing 95th percentile queues at the intersection Existing condition: SB RV Blvd Left-Turn Lane stacking space is 540ft in length Peak hour vehicle queuing, traffic queues up to 219ft in the AM and 160ft in the PM Addition of Sprout’s Development: Shortening the existing RV Blvd SB LT lane by 120ft to accommodate the opposing NB LT lane Per Figure 15 of the TIA, the AM queue stacking is 323ft and the PM queue stacking is 292ft there is 420ft available for stacking, so this additional traffic will not back out into the RV Blvd. southbound #1 lane This traffic scenario works. Total Development Picture Four major developments in and around this proposed signalized intersection: The Existing Safeway Shopping Center The proposed Sprouts Development (eastern half of RV Parcel 7-I) A recent layout received for RV Parcel 5-U A rough layout of the western section of RV Parcel 7-I Total Development Picture Have discussed the impacts of Existing Traffic + Sprouts Traffic Impacts of Existing Traffic + Sprouts Traffic + RV 5-U Traffic: This proposal will generate 57 vehicle trips in the AM and 120 vehicle trips in the PM peak hours. has no impact to the signal’s left turn into Sprouts it will add 14 vehicles in the AM and 22 vehicles in the PM peak hour. For the RV Blvd SB LT lane, will increase the queueing from 323ft to 340ft in the AM and from 292ft to 322ft in the PM peak hour. Since there is 420ft available per the proposed design, the addition of the RV 5U traffic works. Total Development Picture Impacts of Existing Traffic + Sprouts Traffic + RV 5-U Traffic + 7-I west Traffic: This proposal will generate 638 vehicle trips in the AM and 1,237 vehicle trips in the PM peak hours for commercial. For residential apartments, using the previous rezoning request of 240 units, that would generate 98 vehicle trips in the AM and 125 vehicle trips in the PM peak hours. Traffic distribution is being estimated to be 40% each per Tangerine access and 20% through the Sprouts development. 128 vehicle trips in the AM and 247 vehicle trips in the PM peak hours traveling into and through the Sprouts development. 35 vehicle trips in the AM and 49 vehicle trips in the PM peak hours to add to the RV Blvd. SB LT Lane. And it adds 90 vehicle trips in the AM and 141 vehicle trips in the PM peak hours to the new signal RV Blvd. NB LT Lane. Total Development Picture Impacts of Existing Traffic + Sprouts Traffic + RV 5-U Traffic + 7-I west Traffic: For the RV Blvd NB Lane at the new signal, there are 214 vehicle Trips causing a 242ft queuing requirement in the AM and 331 vehicle trips and a 267ft queuing requirement in the PM. Both of which are larger than the proposed 150ft storage length provided. For the RV Blvd SB LT Lane, there 323 total vehicle trips in the AM and 282 vehicle trips in the PM peak hours, causing a queuing of 381ft in the AM and 390ft in the PM peak hours, RV Blvd. SB LT Lane will need to be reduced to 300ft in length to accommodate the needed NB LT queuing for the signal. In the end, lengthen the NB LT Lane queue by 100ft to 250ft. Then RV Blvd at Tangerine will need to be widened to accommodate a second SB LT Lane. With two 300ft southbound turn lanes, this will provide 600ft of turning queue. Other Issues Fixing localized traffic problems with or without associated development Identified on the Town’s Infrastructure Improvement Plan (IIP) Intend to approach Council for signalization of the northern Safeway Ring Road access point with RV Blvd, with or without the development of Sprouts. Impact of other nearby developments Traffic impacts calculated by ITE Trip Generation Manual Is demand based, not surrounding based Only developments directly tied to intersection are used for calculations Who’s paying for these improvements Town is expending Transportation Impact Fees The developer can build eligible offsite improvements and be reimbursed by the Town Traffic studies conducted Several traffic studies have been conducted over the years The two studies that define this design are attached to this communication Other Issues Woodburne Access by new development No Woodburne access is anticipated by the proposed development or future western portion of RV 7I Southbound egress ability from the Horizons Neighborhood This is an existing problem that could benefit from traffic gaps created by another signal as being proposed The curvature of Ranch Vistoso Blvd. The RV Blvd alignment is curved with a centerline radius of 975ft, until it’s within 170ft of the center of Woodburne Ave. Conclusions There are clear benefits to installing a signal at the entrance to the Sprouts Development/Safeway Plaza northern Ring Road RV Blvd access intersection. Signalizing the Woodburne & RV Blvd. intersection does not provide the same traffic improvements and has the potential of either worsening traffic conditions. Moving Woodburne slightly south to provide direct access to RV 5-U: It could substitute Safeway access Will have detrimental impacts to the eastern portion of RV 7I. This scenario most like would cause the Town to invoke eminent domain to obtain the land needed to facilitate this change. Will impact existing residences that currently do not have a road behind them. Angled Intersections TOV Subdivision Street Standards A-8 allows up to 15° intersection skew The RV Blvd & Safeway Ring Rd intersection skew is 15° from the RV Blvd curvature perpendicular The 1st Ave/RV Blvd/Tangerine Rd intersection is skewed at 12° from the Tangerine Rd curvature tangent to 1st Ave/RV Blvd curvature tangent Questions/Comments Town Council Regular Session August 12, 2026 Town of Oro Valley/Westward Look Support Agreement Jeff Wilkins, Town Manager Paul Melcher, Community and Economic Development Director August 12, 2026 Provide financial and marketing support for the two resorts in Oro Valley Agreement Goal 1)Town Council commitment of support when Explore Oro Valley DMO established 2)Town Council commitment confirmed in subsequent annual budgets: $125,000 3)Support consists of the following: a)Trade Show reimbursements $45,000 b)Master Account Incentives $50,000 c)Familiarization trips or host event $30,000 Key Terms & Financial Allocation •Term: Effective from the signature date through June 30, 2027. •Total Funding: Up to $62,500 allocated from Town tourism funds. •Gift Clause compliance: Explore Oro Valley negotiated marketing and brand exposure above the value of sales and bed tax generated. Trade Shows: $22,500 Budget Breakdown (Exhibit A) Trade shows eligible for reimbursement include those related specifically to planning meetings or contract signings with one or more of the following hospitality or meeting sectors: •Meetings, Incentives, Conventions, Exhibitions/Events hospitality sector, •Corporate Meetings sector, and/or •Associations meeting sector. Master Account Incentives: $25,000 Budget Breakdown (Exhibit A) Booking groups may request Master Account Incentives (credits or offsets) to finalize a contract. If the contract is lucrative enough to warrant a Master Account Incentive, the Resort may request a Master Account Incentive per the requirements of this section. •Example match formula: Group Booking Agreement results in 25-50 Peak Rooms $500 VisitTucson Credit extended •$250 Resort Match •$125 Town Reimbursement Familiarization Events: $15,000 Budget Breakdown (Exhibit A) The Town will act as the presenting sponsor Familiarization (FAM) tours or events. Covers event costs designed to showcase the area to meeting planners such as: •Transportation •Food •Meeting space for events Final Considerations 1)First agreement for resort support 2)Significant reporting and audit provisions 3)Explore OV DMO meeting monthly with WWL for planning and implementation 4)DMO support at select trade shows for sports events 5)Explore OV DMO support with WWL membership benefits Questions Town Council Regular Session August 12, 2026