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MINUTES PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD SPECIAL SESSION August 16, 2022 HOPI ROOM 11000 N. LA CAÑADA DRIVE

SPECIAL 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
	Cheryl Horvath, Member
	Joanne Moothart, Member
	Ronald Odell, Member
	Matthew Wood, Member
	Anna Clark, Chair
Absent:	Antonia Landau, Member
Staff Present:	Tobin Sidles, Legal Services Manager
	Kristy Diaz-Tahan, Parks and Recreation Director
	Bayer Vella , Planning Manager
	Hannah Oden , Senior Planner
	Casey Wilson, Recording Secretary

CALL TO AUDIENCE

Paul Loomis, an Oro Valley Resident, asked why this meeting is a special session and why our meeting schedule is not on the website. He also posed a question as to why we do not utilize Council Chambers when it is available so that video of the meeting would be available to the public. Additionally, he stated that he is opposed to small group meetings like suggested in agenda item number 5.

SPECIAL SESSION AGENDA

PRESENTATION AND DISCUSSION REGARDING POTENTIAL TOWN CODE AMENDMENTS TO PRIVATE RECREATION AREA, AMENITY, IN-LIEU FEE OPPORTUNITIES, AND OTHER RELATED REQUIREMENTS FOR RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISIONS, MULTIFAMILY PROJECTS, AND MIXED-USE DEVELOPMENTS

Ms. Oden presented a PowerPoint. She spoke about possible changes to the zoning code to meet the Senior Leadership Plan. Discussion, questions, and comments ensued amongst members and staff. Acquired recreation areas were discussed. Amenity requirements were discussed, member discussion and comments ensued.

PROGRESS UPDATE, PRESENTATION AND DISCUSSION REGARDING THE ORO VALLEY $25 MILLION PARK BOND PROJECT APPROVED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL, RESOLUTION NO. (R)21-47 ON SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

Ms. Diaz-Trahan presented a PowerPoint and gave an update on the progress of various projects. She also referenced the Park Bond project page on the Town’s website. Discussion ensued amongst members, questions were asked and answered.

PROGRESS UPDATE, PRESENTATION AND DISCUSSION REGARDING SITE IMPROVEMENTS AND MASTER PLANNING PROCESS AT THE VISTOSO TRAILS NATURE PRESERVE

Ms. Diaz-Trahan presented a PowerPoint. Updates were given. Discussion ensued amongst members, questions were asked and answered.

DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION TO CANCEL THE SEPTEMBER 20, 2022, REGULAR MEETING


				Motion by Chair Anna Clark, seconded by Member Ronald Odell to cancel the September 20, 2022 regular meeting.

		Vote: 6 - 0 Carried

	5.	DISCUSSION TO IDENTIFY DATES AND TIMES FOR SMALL GROUPS OF TWO OR THREE MEMBERS OF THE PARKS AND RECREATION’S ADVISORY BOARD AT A TIME TO PARTICIPATE IN PARKS TOURS WITH DIRECTOR DIAZ-TRAHAN
		Ms. Diaz-Trahan offered to provide tours for members that have yet to see all Parks and Recreation amenities. Mr. Slides recommended to schedule tours with a maximum of two members. Evenings and Saturdays were discussed as options. Dates were proposed.

DIRECTOR'S REPORT
		Statistics regarding the Parks and Recreation summer programs were shared. Twenty-seven Oro Valley kids received Youth Scholarships for summer camps totaling $8,100. The Senior Programming task force will be presenting at the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board meeting in November. Lynanne Dellerman-Silverthorn, Recreation and Cultural Services Director recently retired after 22 years of service with the Town.

ADJOURNMENT


				Motion by Chair Anna Clark, seconded by Member Matthew Wood to adjourn at 7:43 p.m.

Vote: 6 - 0 Carried

I hereby certify that the foregoing minutes are a true and correct copy of the minutes of the special session of the Town of Oro Valley Parks and Recreation Advisory Board of Oro Valley, Arizona held on the 16th day of August, 2022. I further certify that the meeting was duly called and held and that a quorum was present.

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Casey Wilson
Senior Office Specialist