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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPackets - Council Packets (2054)Town Council Regular Session September 2, 2026 Upcoming Meeting Announcements Upcoming Meetings Meetings are subject to change. Check the Town website for meeting status. Water Utility Commission Regular Session September 14 at 5:00 p.m. Hopi Conference Room Budget and Finance Commission September 15 at 4:00 p.m. Council Chambers Parks and Recreation Advisory Board September 15 at 6:00 p.m. Hopi Conference Room Town Council Regular Session September 16 at 6:00 p.m. Council Chambers 4 Mayor and Council Reports 6 Mayor and Council Reports GOLDER RANCH FIRE DISTRICT Town Manager’s Report Upcoming Events Second Saturdays at Steam Pump Steam Pump Ranch Saturday, September 12 8 a.m. – 12 p.m. Join us at historic Steam Pump Ranch for free community programming, live entertainment, tours, and local shopping. Added Features: Kids Makers Booth: Free, hands-on craft activities facilitated by Parks & Rec staff. 8 a.m. – 12 p.m. (DIY Pallet Flag Craft) Live music 9:30 – 11:00 a.m. Band: Dos Sueños Movies on the Lawn Community and Recreation Center Saturday, September 12 7:30 – 9 p.m. Movie: Hoppers (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. Town Council Regular Session September 2, 2026 2026 Legislative Session Wrap Up Town Council Regular Session September 2, 2026 2026 Session Overview 3 SESSION AT A GLANCE A high-volume session with practical implications for cities and towns 2,190 bills, resolutions and memorials introduced 264 bills signed into law 151 bills vetoed ~100 new laws potentially affecting cities and towns 46 measures tracked for Town positions 5 priority measures with Mayor outreach Protect local authority Housing, zoning, land-use and procedural preemption remained central. Update Town operations Elections, public notices and agenda practices now require administrative changes. Position for opportunity Annexation, State Land, tourism and funding outcomes intersect with Town priorities. Major Legislative Themes 4 WHAT THE SESSION MEANT FOR ORO VALLEY The session was largely defensive — but it also created a few usable tools Strategic takeaway: local control and local revenues remain the Town’s core defensive posture; annexation, State Land planning and targeted funding are the offensive opportunities. Protect Local Decision-Making Housing, zoning and land-use preemption Municipal procedures and elections Local authority over community development Protect Local Revenues State-shared revenues Federal tax conformity San Tan Valley incorporation effects Preservation of municipal funding formulas Protect Long-Term Interests State Trust Land planning Strategic annexation Water resources and service capacity Oro Valley’s Legislative Engagement 5 HOW COUNCIL PRIORITIES BECAME ACTION The Town used a coordinated process rather than one-off reactions 1 Council Legislative Agenda 2 Staff Analysis 3 Department Expertise 4 Mayor Advocacy 5 Regional Coordination Priority outreach included HB2999 amendments, HCR 2016, SB 1431, HB 4030 and HCR 2052, supported by pre-session LD17 engagement, Governor’s Office engagement, League coordination and technical input from Town departments and professional associations. New Laws Requiring Town Implementation 6 IMPLEMENTATION TRACK Four laws require near-term updates to Town administration Staff action: confirm departmental owners, update internal procedures and bring significant policy decisions back to Council as appropriate. Measure Effective Date Key Provision Practical Town Impact HB 2022 Elections February 6, 2026 (emergency)Moves the statewide primary to the second-to-last Tuesday in July and adjusts election administration, petition and ballot-curing timelines. Town Clerk coordination with Pima County and updates to local election schedules, calendars, public information and administrative procedures. SB 1167 Public Notices September 12, 2026 Creates an optional method for satisfying specified statutory publication requirements through posting on both the Town website and a qualified newspaper website, with related timing and homepage-link requirements. Legal and Clerk review of whether and how the Town should use the new option; possible updates to website structure, publication workflows and internal controls. HB 2876 Council Agendas September 12, 2026 Prohibits tax, assessment and fee proposals from being placed on consent and requires matters discussed in executive session that return for final action to appear on the regular action agenda rather than consent. Updates to agenda-routing practices and internal review by the Town Clerk and Legal to ensure compliant placement of affected items. HB 2265 Court Fees and Assessments September 12, 2026 Prohibits municipal courts from charging any assessments related to the appointment of a public defender. Town Code currently assesses a $125 court appointed counsel fee, which is now prohibited. New Laws Creating Strategic Opportunities 7 STRATEGIC TOOLS A few measures may matter most where they connect to existing Town strategy HB 2793 Annexation Procedures High relevance to targeted, willing-owner or single-owner opportunities Annexation strategy SB 1336 State Trust Land Potentially important planning touchpoint for State Land disposition and infrastructure coordination Land-use planning HB 2950 Tourism Improvement Areas Possible revenue and destination-marketing tool if lodging partners see value Revenue tool Strategic filter: the Town should treat these as tools, not mandates. Their value depends on fiscal benefit, service feasibility, partner readiness and alignment with adopted policy. Budget and Funding Outcomes 9 STATE BUDGET AND LOCAL PRIORITIES The final budget included statewide policy items and several Oro Valley-relevant outcomes State budget context $18.2B state budget Federal tax conformity Rio Nuevo provisions Data-center tax-incentive moratorium Approximately 2.5% agency reductions Staff will monitor implementation details, revenue effects and agency capacity as the budget is put into practice. Oro Valley-relevant outcomes $4.2M preliminary advancement for OVPD technology and equipment modernization $7M bridge replacement IGA with ADOT supporting Congressionally Directed Spending NG911 state budget funding supporting public-safety communications DEMA grant payment secured Looking Ahead 11 2027 AGENDA DEVELOPMENT Close out 2026 while preparing early for the next legislative cycle Implement Assign owners Update procedures Return policy items Monitor Ballot referrals Budget implementation State Land, water and revenue issues Prepare Begin agenda development Engage incoming LD17 delegation Coordinate regionally Indicative timing Now 2026 closeout Fall delegation transition Nov/Dec draft 2027 agenda Session advocacy + monitoring Town Council Regular Session September 2, 2026 Presentation: Overview of Oro Valley’s State-Mandated “Community Model Homes” Program Town Council Regular Session September 2, 2026 Community Model Homes – What is it? “Pre -approved” model homes for OV residents, allowing them to build a home or guest home quicker and at less cost. Find on the Town’s website by entering “Community Model Homes” in the search bar. Program components include the Model Plan Library, FAQ page, and Program Handbook. Community Model Homes – How does it work? Residents benefit from faster review times and lower cost for using pre-approved models. Models are still subject to applicable Zoning Code standards, Design Standards, and HOA regulations. No transactions are handled by the Town, except in the issuance of building permits. Submit Design Proposal for review Submit Building Plans for review and entry into MPL Purchase Plans found on MPL from Designer Submit Site Plan for expedited review Construction Designers Residents Community Model Homes – Approved Models Accessory dwelling units designed by Urban Infill Project. Models range from 156 sq ft to 1,000 sq ft, from studio to 2BD. Available now in the Model Plan Library. State Law Changes – A.R.S. § 9-461.20 Effective July 1, 2026 Established 4 types of housing design plans (models) that all municipalities in AZ must publish: 1.Single-family units (2026) 2.Accessory dwelling units (2026) 3.Duplex units (2027) 4.Triplex units (2027) Intended to address existing housing shortages and rising home costs. •Home construction process that is easier, faster, and at lower cost. •More direct connections between property owners and homebuilders. Summary This presentation is intended to update the Council and inform residents. Staff invites residents to browse the program’s homepage and Model Plan Library on the Town’s website. Community Model Homes extends the Town's efforts to expand housing opportunities, increase efficiency and cost-savings, and facilitate more direct connections. Town Council Regular Session September 2, 2026 OV Trails Connect Master Plan Website and Interactive Maps Town Council September 2, 2026 Purpose Thank you Town Council! OVTrailsConnect.com is live! Interactive Maps Implementation Plan And much more Valley Vista Horizons OVTrailsConnect.com OVTrailsConnect.com Interactive Maps Interactive Maps Interactive Maps Thank you, visit www.OVTrailsConnect.com! Stay connected by visiting www.OVTrailsConnect.com Questions or comments? Contact kpacker@orovalleyaz.gov 33 Town Council Regular Session September 2, 2026 Budget Stabilization Plan September 2, 2026 HISTORY Requested by CM Murphy Reviewed by Budget & Finance Commission on February 17 and March 17 Unanimously recommended for Town Council approval OVERVIEW Only applies to total General Fund revenue shortfalls in comparison to budget Organized in 5 “Stages”, each describing an increase in severity Each stage builds on the actions taken in prior stages Intended to be somewhat flexible, rather than rigid, in its application (ie. not every action under each trigger of the plan is required to be taken) Intended to provide structure and inform expectations for public, Town Council, and employees Each stage identifies overall responsibility for measures taken MINOR – STAGE 1 Up to 2% shortfall in total General Fund Revenues (<$1,191,513) Departments bear responsibility for this stage Expenditures are reduced where reasonably possible Filling of vacant positions are postponed MODERATE – STAGE 2 2% - 4.99% shortfall in total General Fund revenues ($1,191,513-$2,978,782) Budget team is primarily responsible for this stage Reduce capital projects where possible to include increased value engineering Limit or reduce non-essential services (ie. community events) Delay large purchases and potentially cancel service contracts Implement travel/training restrictions and reductions Partial hiring freeze Consider operating fee increases SIGNIFICANT – STAGE 3 5% - 9.99% shortfall in total General Fund revenues ($2,978,783-$5,957,566) Town Manager is primarily responsible for this stage Capital projects are paused where possible Broad hiring freeze is instituted Part-time and contract personnel are reduced Additional operating fee increases are considered Enterprise cost allocation formulas are revisited and possibly increased MAJOR – STAGE 4 10% - 14.99% shortfall in total General Fund revenues ($5,957,567-$8,936,349) Town Council is primarily responsible for this stage due to the public visibility of reductions Major service cuts Separation incentive plan is considered to reduce personnel Salary increases are suspended to extent possible Other employee benefit reductions are considered Eliminate capital spending to extent possible TPT increases are considered CRISIS – STAGE 5 15+% shortfall in total General Fund revenues (>$8,936,350) Town Council is primarily responsible for this stage Programs and services are eliminated Layoffs and broad workforce reduction is instituted All capital projects and purchasing is stopped Options to restructure debt are considered Any and all revenue increasing options are considered Questions? Town Council Regular Session September 2, 2026 DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON HIRING OUTSIDE COUNSEL AND APPEALING THE PLANNING AND ZONING ADMINISTRATOR'S AUGUST 21 DECISION REGARDING THE RANCHO VISTOSO PAD Town Council September 2, 2026 Formal Request for Interpretation Define the term “Sanatorium” Does the definition include the following Senior Care uses? •Assisted Living •Memory Care •Independent Living No formal development application to date Subject Properties 1987 – Rancho Vistoso PAD Zoning adopted by Pima County Board of Supervisors 1987 to 2026 –“Sanatorium” is a permitted use in C-1 and C-2 RV PAD zoning districts Prior to 1987 thru 2026 – Pima County zoning defines “Sanatorium” & OV code does not Background 1987 – Rancho Vistoso Annexed into Oro Valley with identical zoning by Pima County 2015 - Oro Valley code added Senior Care Uses. Not permitted in C-1 and C-2 outside of Rancho Vistoso PAD 2016 -Zoning Interpretation - elements of Senior Care permitted within definition of “Sanatorium” Oro ValleyPima County Findings What is a Sanatorium? “Sanatorium/Rest Home: A building or group of buildings, arranged, intended, designed or used for the housing, care or treatment of sick people or convalescents other than those mentally ill or afflicted with infectious, contagious or communicable diseases.” Pima County Zoning Code Definition Upon Rancho Vistoso PAD Zoning Adoption Does the definition include the following Senior Care uses? Yes. Assisted Living is permitted. ARS. "Assisted living facility" means a residential care institution, including an adult foster care home, that provides or contracts to provide supervisory care services, personal care services or directed care services on a continuous basis." Yes. Memory Care is permitted. ARS. “Memory care services" means services that support individuals with dementia and other progressive and neurodegenerative brain disorders, including specialized environmental features, care planning, directed care services, medication administration services, specialized accommodations, activity programming or other services required by the department in rule.” No. Independent Living is not permitted. Typically, this is age restricting housing without care services for persons who are not sick/chronic conditions. Findings “Sanatorium/Rest Home: A building or group of buildings, arranged, intended, designed or used for the housing, care or treatment of sick people or convalescents other than those mentally ill or afflicted with infectious, contagious or communicable diseases.” Zoning Interpretation Appeal ”Interpretations may be considered if there is a question of clarity of any provision of the zoning code, or a determination of analogous use is required within the permitted uses of a specified zoning district.” Define the term “Sanatorium” Does the definition include the following Senior Care uses? •Assisted Living •Memory Care •Independent Living Two Types of Appeal Administrative Decision Appeal Routine “decision or determination in the enforcement of a specific zoning ordinance or regulatory requirement” No formal application to date Process to Appeal Zoning Interpretation Issuance of Zoning Interpretation on August 21st Applicant must be “aggrieved” as defined in state law etc. Appeal form and fee on Town website. Appeal – Oro Valley | it's in our nature. Appeal must be filed within twenty (20) days from the date the interpretation is published on the Town ’s website. Sept 10 The Board of Adjustment shall issue a decision within thirty (30) days following receipt of the appeal. Board of Adjustment decision may be appealed to Superior Court only “Sanatorium/Rest Home: A building or group of buildings, arranged, intended, designed or used for the housing, care or treatment of sick people or convalescents other than those mentally ill or afflicted with infectious, contagious or communicable diseases.” Pima County Zoning Code Definition Upon Rancho Vistoso PAD Zoning Adoption Town Council Regular Session September 2, 2026