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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02/09/2011 Study Session Agenda Packet JOINT MARANA / ORO VALLEY TOWN COUNCIL STUDY SESSION ' r NOTICE AND AGENDA' 11555 W. Civic Center Drive, Marana, Arizona 85653, Council Chambers, February 9, 2011, at or after 6:00 p.m. Town of Marana Town of Oro Valley Ed Honea, Mayor Satish Hiremath, Mayor Herb Kai, Vice Mayor Mary Snider, Vice Mayor Russell Clanagan William Garner Patti Comerford Barry Gillaspie Carol McGorray Joe Hornat Jon Post Steve Solomon Roxanne Ziegler Lou Waters ACTION MAY BE TAKEN BY THE COUNCIL ON ANY ITEM LISTED ON THIS AGENDA. Revisions to the agenda can occur up to 24 hours prior to the meeting. Revised agenda items appear in italics. The Council Chambers are wheelchair and handicapped accessible. 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CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCEANVOCATION/MOMENT OF SILENCE APPROVAL OF AGENDA DISCUSSION/DIRECTION /POSSIBLE ACTION D 1: Presentation Relating to Economic Development; on potential partnerships between the towns of Oro Valley and Marana for tourism development and promotion (Josh Wright/Amanda Jacobs) D 2: Presentation Relating to Transportation; regarding the Tangerine Corridor project (Barbara Johnson/Craig Civalier) D 3: Presentation Relating to Water Resources; regarding cooperative water resource development opportunities for the towns of Marana and Oro Valley and other area water providers (Dorothy O'Brien/Philip Saletta) Executive Session pursuant to A.R.S. §38- 431.03 (A)(3), Council may ask for discussion or consultation for legal advice with the Town Attorney concerning any matter listed on this agenda. ADJOURNMENT Study Session - February 9, 2011 - Page 1 of 7 RNA / 11555 W. CIVIC CENTER DRIVE, MARANA, ARIZONA 85653 Council Chambers, February 9, 2011, 6:00:00 PM To: Mayor and Council Item D 1 From: Josh Wright/Amanda Jacobs , Asst. to the Town Manager/Economic Development Mgr Strategic Plan Focus Area: Commerce, Recreation Strategic Plan Focus Area - Additional Information: The Marana Strategic Plan (2009) identifies "Create and implement marketing and outreach efforts that promote Marana as a recreation and tourism destination" as an initiative under the Recreation focus area. The Marana Economic Roadmap (2010) additionally identifies "Tourism and the Visitor Experience" as both a target industry and a focus area. The Financial & Economic Sustainability section of the Oro Valley Strategic Plan (2009) contains strategies referring to encouraging the attraction, expansion and retention of tourism/resort/convention facilities as well as collaboration with regional economic development partners. Subject: Presentation: Relating to Economic Development; on potential partnerships between the towns of Oro Valley and Marana for tourism development and promotion Discussion: The towns of Oro Valley and Marana together share some of the most impressive tourism assets in Southern Arizona, including world -class resorts and outstanding outdoor recreational amenities. Currently, however, neither community has a well- defined approach to maximizing use of its assets to attract visitors and their associated revenues. In 2010, staff from both jurisdictions began meeting to discuss the concept of a united approach to tourism development, leveraging the uniquenesses of Oro Valley and Marana as individual communities and a regional destination. Staff will make a brief presentation on tourism discussions that have occurred to date as well as suggest some action steps moving forward. ATTACHMENTS: Name: Description: Type: No Attachments Available Staff Recommendation: Study Session - February 9, 2011 - Page 2 of 7 Staff recommend continuation of discussions between the towns of Oro Valley and Marana regarding tourism development as well as pursuit of the suggested action strategies outlined during the presentation. Suggested Motion: None. Study Session - February 9, 2011 - Page 3 of 7 loom I MAR AN 11555 W. CIVIC CENTER DRIVE, MARANA, ARIZONA 85653 Council Chambers, February 9, 2011, 6:00:00 PM To: Mayor and Council Item D 2 From: Barbara Johnson/Craig Civalier , Public Services General Manager/Town Engineer Strategic Plan Focus Area: Commerce Strategic Plan Focus Area - Additional Information: The Commerce focus area of the Marana Strategic Plan (2009) contains as a goal "build upon the unique combination of assets to attract and maintain career - oriented commerce." The Community Infrastructure section of the Oro Valley Strategic Plan (2009) refers to maintaining infrastructure to strengthen economic viability and quality of life. Subject: Prese Relating to Transportation, presentation regarding the Tangerine Corridor project Discussion: The Tangerine Corridor project will provide an improved transportation corridor from Interstate 10 to La Canada Drive. In addition to a new four -lane divided highway, the project incorporates transit amenities, bike lanes, and pedestrian and other multi -use paths. The current project, scheduled for the second and third Regional Transportation Authority (RTA) plan periods, is a joint project among the towns of Oro Valley and Marana and Pima County. The project update will include: • Tangerine Corridor project definition; • Joint project operating principles; • Design Concept Report (DCR) progress and schedule; • Progress of the wildlife corridor study being conducted by the Arizona Game and Fish Department; • Funding challenges; • Transit support status; and • Corridor project community and economic benefits. ATTACHMENTS: Name: Description: Type: No Attachments Available Staff Recommendation: Study Session - February 9, 2011 - Page 4 of 7 Staff recommends continuation of dialogue and partnership between the towns of Oro Valley and Marana for the development of the Tangerine Corridor project. Suggested Motion: None Study Session - February 9, 2011 - Page 5 of 7 ANA 11555 W. CIVIC CENTER DRIVE, MARANA, ARIZONA 85653 Council Chambers, February 9, 2011, 6:00:00 PM To: Mayor and Council Item D 3 From: Dorothy O'Brien/Philip Saletta , Utilities Director/Water Utility Director Strategic Plan Focus Area: Community Building Strategic Plan Focus Area - Additional Information: The Community Building focus area of the Marana Strategic Plan (2009) identifies as an initiative "secure all necessary water resources and infrastructure." The Oro Valley Strategic Plan (2009) contains as a strategy under the Quality of Life and Environmental Sustainability section "provide a high quality potable water supply, promote water conservation and foster regional cooperation for water development." Subject: _ Presentation: Relating to Water Resources; discussion and direction regarding cooperative water resource development opportunities for the towns of Marana and Oro Valley and other area water providers Discussion: Provision of safe, efficient water services to customers is a mission of the towns of Marana and Oro Valley. Partnerships are often ways of minimizing costs, therefore the "Northwest Providers" group was developed as a cooperative effort to study the economic delivery of Central Arizona Project (CAP) water. The Northwest Providers is made up of the following: Flowing Wells Irrigation District, Metropolitan Domestic Water Improvement District, and the towns of Marana and Oro Valley. Dorothy O'Brien, Marana Utilities Director, and Philip Saletta, Oro Valley Water Utility Director, will discuss how the partners have made various accomplishments that have been mutually beneficial. These accomplishments include the following: • Partnering with The University of Arizona to study treatment technologies. • The development of future pipeline routing. • The execution of the Reliability Agreement for the Tucson Active Management Area. Future considerations for the Northwest Providers include the development of a demonstration study for the recovery of CAP water from the recharge areas within Marana. Outcomes of this study could include partnership in treatment and direct delivery as well as recharge and recovery. Additional partnership opportunities include the Acquire, Develop, and Delivery (ADD Water) Study Session - February 9, 2011 - Page 6 of 7 Process with CAP, the Southern Arizona Water Users Association (SAWUA), and the United States Geological Survey (USGS) seismology study. ATTACHMENTS: Name: Description: Type: No Attachments Available Staff Recommendation: Continue positive and mutually beneficial partnerships with Oro Valley and the other Northwest Providers. Suggested Motion: None Study Session - February 9, 2011 - Page 7 of 7