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MINUTES PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD REGULAR SESSION May 19, 2020 ORO VALLEY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 11000 N. LA CAÑADA DRIVE

REGULAR SESSION AT OR AFTER 6:00 PM

CALL TO ORDER

Chair Gary Temple called the meeting to order at meeting to order 6:01 p.m.

ROLL CALL

Present:	Philip Saletta, Member
	Gary Temple, Vice Chair
	Ronald Odell, Member
	Anna Clark, Member
	Charles Cachoeira, Member
	Matthew Wood, Member
Absent:	Joseph Coyle, Member
Staff Present:	Kristy Diaz-Trahan, Parks and Recreation Director
	Matt Jankowski, Parks and Recreation Deputy Director
	Joe Andrews, Chief Civil Deputy Attorney
Attendees:	Melanie Barrett, Town of Oro Valley Vice-Mayor
	Joyce Jones-Ivey, Council Member Liaison
	Mike Svetz, PROS Consulting

Parks and Recreation Director Kristy Diaz-Trahan received an email from Member Coyle sending his apologies, he had technical difficulties and was unable to attend the meeting.

CALL TO AUDIENCE

Oro Valley resident Natalie Stamer voiced concerns regarding the Oro Valley Aquatic Center.

COUNCIL LIAISON COMMENTS

Councilwoman Joyce Jones-Ivey wanted to welcome everyone to the zoom meeting and reported that the Council is in the budget process for FY 2021. She looks forward to a final budget being shared with everyone.

PRESENTATIONS

Presentation and possible discussion regarding the Parks and Recreation needs assessment report

Ms. Diaz-Trahan introduced Mike Svetz, from PROS Consulting who provided a presentation on the Town of Oro Valley Parks and Recreation Master Plan – Phase One that included the following:

Influencing factors
Focus group and stakeholder key themes
Website participation
Survey methods
Prioritized needs
Next steps

Discussion ensued amongst board, presenter and staff.

Chair Temple opened the public comment period.

The following individuals spoke regarding Agenda Item One:

Oro Valley Resident Brenda Juarbe
Oro Valley Resident Kathy Kang

The following individuals spoke regarding another concern:

Oro Valley Resident Krystal Adams
Oro Valley Resident Anthony Ferrara

Chair Temple closed the public comment period.

Mr. Svetz answered additional questions that were related to the presentation.

Presentation and possible discussion regarding Parks and Recreation fiscal year 19/20 and 20/21 budget update

Ms. Diaz-Trahan provided an overview of accomplishments for Fiscal Year 2020 in addition to the Town of Oro Valley Parks and Recreation Master Plan – Phase One, that included the following:

Irrigation system at River Front Park Phase One
Playground at Naranja Park Phase One
Secured SHIPO Grant for a study related to Steam Pump Ranch
New Recreation Software
Installation of JDK Park Restrooms
Planted an edible orchard Steam Pump Ranch
Aquatic Center facility improvements and fee structures
October Community Events yielded over 10,000 participants
Establishment of Pickle Ball League and two new courts
Added quarterly member engagement series and weekly e-blasts
Created a Parks and Recreation Volunteer Program

She included highlights for Fiscal Year 2021 which included the following:

Town of Oro Valley Parks and Recreation Master Plan – Phase Two
Irrigation system at River Front Park Phase Two
Playground at Naranja Park Phase Two
Events to include senior programming
Pickle Ball Courts to receive lighting
Volunteer Program implementation
Steam Pump Ranch garage preservation and restoration
Community Center engagement
Cuts included no travel for employees and larger projects being moved to wish list
Aquatic Center events support

REGULAR SESSION AGENDA

REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF THE FEBRUARY 25, 2020 SPECIAL SESSION MEETING MINUTES


				Motion by Vice Chair Gary Temple, seconded by Member Anna Clark to approve the February 25 Special Session meeting minutes.

Vote: 6 - 0 Carried

Other:

Member Joseph Coyle (ABSENT)

DEPARTMENT REPORT (Information only)

Ms. Diaz-Trahan, Parks and Recreation Director was happy to report the following:

July is National Recreation and Park Association Month
Recreation and Cultural Services Manager Lynanne Dellerman-Silverthorn was one of 50 professionals selected by NRPA to be featured in July.
A new golf operator was selected Billy Casper Golf (Antares)
The Community Center and Aquatic Center will reopen Monday, June 1 in a limited capacity

Chair Temple asked a question regarding the study session and open session.

FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS

There were no future agenda items requested.

ADJOURNMENT

Chair Temple adjourned the meeting at 7:55 p.m.

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 Parks and Recreation Advisory Board of Oro Valley, Arizona held on the 19th day of May 2020.

I further certify that the meeting was duly called and held and that a quorum was present.

Dated this 18th day of September.

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MaryAnne Tolmie