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MINUTES ORO VALLEY PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION SPECIAL SESSION April 7, 2026 CANYON DEL ORO HIGH SCHOOL 25 W. CALLE CONCORDIA

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: Joe Nichols, Commissioner   Tom Stegman, Commissioner   Sandra Wilson, Commissioner   Philip Zielinski, Commissioner   Kimberly Outlaw Ryan, Vice Chair   Anna Clark, Chair   Absent: William Thomas, Commissioner Staff Present: Rene Olvera, Senior Planner Milini Simms, Principal Planner Bayer Vella, Planning Manager
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Chair Clark led the Commission and audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.
CALL TO AUDIENCE There were no speaker requests.
COUNCIL LIAISON COMMENTS Council Liaison Elizabeth Robb provided an update on recent and upcoming Planning items on Town Council agendas.
SPECIAL SESSION AGENDA
	1.			ELECTION OF CHAIR FOR THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION

				Motion by Commissioner Joe Nichols, seconded by Commissioner Sandra Wilson to elect Chair Clark to continue serving as chair.

				Vote: 6 - 0 Carried
	2.			ELECTION OF VICE CHAIR FOR THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION

				Motion by Commissioner Joe Nichols, seconded by Commissioner Sandra Wilson to elect Vice Chair Outlaw-Ryan to continue serving as vice chair.

				Vote: 6 - 0 Carried
	3.			REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF THE DECEMBER 2, 2025 REGULAR SESSION MEETING MINUTES

				Motion by Commissioner Sandra Wilson, seconded by Commissioner Joe Nichols to approve the December 2, 2025 meeting minutes as presented.

				Vote: 6 - 0 Carried
	4.			PUBLIC HEARING: DISCUSSION ONLY ABOUT THE FINAL RESIDENT RECOMMENDED DRAFT OF OV'S PATH FORWARD, THE COMMUNITY'S NEXT 10-YEAR GENERAL PLAN
				Principal Planner Milini Simms provided a presentation that included the following: - OV's Path Forward - Resident-Driven process - Community Engagement Plan - Phase 1 - Let's Talk - Phase 2 - Let's Think - Phase 3 - Residents decide - Residents' Plan - Topics - Residents' Plan - Key Themes - The final resident recommended draft - Summary and next steps Chair Clark commented on how impressed she was with the participation in Oro Valley. Chair Clark opened the public hearing. Oro Valley resident Colleen McCarthy completed a blue card, but decided not to speak. Chair Clark closed the public hearing. Discussion ensued among the Commission and staff.
PLANNING UPDATE (INFORMATIONAL ONLY) Planning Manager Bayer Vella provided updates on the upcoming April 14 and May 5 commission meetings, site tours and a neighborhood meeting.
ADJOURNMENT

				Motion by Commissioner Joe Nichols, seconded by Commissioner Sandra Wilson to adjourn the meeting.

				Vote: 6 - 0 Carried
				Chair Clark adjourned the meeting at 6:36 p.m.

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 Planning and Zoning Commission of Oro Valley, Arizona held on the 7th day of April 2026. I further certify that the meeting was duly called and held and that a quorum was present. ___________________________ Jeanna Ancona Senior Office Specialist