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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11/20/2007 Regular Council Meeting MinutesMINUTES OF REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MARANA MUNICIPAL COMPLEX DATE: November 20,2007 PLACE AND DATE Marana Municipal Complex A. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL By Mayor Honea at 7:00 p.m. COUNCIL Ed Honea Mayor Present Herb Kai Vice Mayor Present Russell Clanagan Council Member Present Patti Comerford Council Member Present Tim Escobedo Council Member Present Carol McGorray Council Member Present Roxanne Ziegler Council Member Present STAFF Mike Reuwsaat Town Manager Present Gilbert Davidson Deputy Town Manager Present Deb Thalasitis Assistant Town Manager Present Frank Cassidy Town Attorney Present Jocelyn Bronson Town Clerk Present B. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND INVOCATION/MOMENT OF SILENCE Harry Christman gave the invocation. C. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Approve as amended: Moved by Council Member Carol McGorray, Seconded by Vice Mayor Herb Kai. Removed Items 1. 3 and 6 from the Consent agenda. D. CALL TO THE PUBLIC Ed Stolmaker, President of the Marana Chamber of Commerce, addressed the Council regarding the Tucson Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce Holiday Legislative Reception. He invited Mayor and Council to attend the reception which will be held in conjunction with the Arizona Builders Alliance, Southern Arizona Chamber Alliance, SAHBA, Metropolitan Pima Alliance and the Tucson Association of Realtors on December 5, 2007 at the Chamber offices on St. Mary's Road. Daniel Carman, 13595 N. Lon Adams Road, addressed the Council regarding a parking issue with the Marana Police Department and citizen vehicles that he encountered at his home during the Marana Spectacular 4 1h of July event. He asked Council to take into consideration the liability that this issue could have caused for him and for the Town. I MINUTES OF REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MARANA MUNICIPAL COMPLEX DATE: November 20, 2007 David Morales addressed the Council to announce the Marana Republic Club's first meeting on November 24 1h at the Nannini Library meeting room. Mr. Morales also spoke to Council regarding increasing Council salaries and Council's executive sessions. E. PRESENTATIONS 1. Presentation 2007 Engineering Excellence Honor Award from the American Council of Engineering Companies of Arizona (Charlie Mangum) Charles Mangum introduced Jessica Mullen from Z & H Engineering. Ms. Mullen explained that Z & H Engineering and the Town of Marana received the Engineering Excellence Honor Award in October 2007 for the work on the large aircraft apron project of the Marana Regional Airport. Ms. Mullen thanked the Town for the opportunity to work on the project and presented the award to the Mayor. 2. Presentation Status Report on the 2007 Marana General Plan (Kevin Kish/Paul Popelka) Kevin Kish formally presented Council with the most recent updated version of the revised General Plan. He stated that the item is scheduled for the December 4 1h meeting. There was ample public outreach regarding this item throughout the town. Mr. Kish stated that this draft is what staff is recommending for approval and they feel that it is in the best interest of the Town. Mr. Kish stated that many of the discussions held in the public outreach discussions were more individual concerns rather than questions or concerns that addressed the General Plan. He stated that the biggest challenges have been with State Land as they have approximately 30% of the land in the incorporated boundary currently. The Sonoran Desert Coalition is also part of a working group that has generated much concern and question regarding the General Plan. Deputy Town Manager, Gilbert Davidson commented that Mr. Kish and his staff have done a phenomenal job on the plan and publicly recognized their hard work in getting the plan completed. 3. Presentation Governor's Office of Highway Safety presentation of a new motorcycle to Marana Police Department (Richard Vidaurri) Richard Fimbres. Richard Fimbres, Director for the Governer's Office of Highway Safety, addressed Council regarding the award of a $25,000 grant, in the form of a fidly equipped motorcycle, for the Marana Police Department. Mr. Fimbres presented the award to the Mayor and thanked Chief Viduarri for his cooperation with the Governer's Office of Highway Safety. 2 MINUTES OF REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MARANA MUNICIPAL COMPLEX DATE: November 20,2007 4. Presentation Relating to the Regional Transportation Authority; the current status of the effort tailored to Marana projects (Keith Brann) Jim DeGrood addressed the Council regarding the I year update of the activities for the Regional Transportation Authority (RTA). The RTA consists of 4 project elements: roadway improvement, safety, environment and economic vitality, and transit. Mr. DeGrood stated that the biggest item for the RTA is the roadway element, followed next by transit. Through October 30, the RTA has collected over $86 million dollars in sales tax revenue. He also stated that the RTA has 22 projects completed and 6 that are under construction. The implementation of the weekday/evening service has been fully implemented and the weekend service will shortly be implemented. These services have given citizens many more opportunities to go to work in the community. Mr. DeGrood also stated that the Marana Express to the Continental Ranch area has also been implemented in conjunction with the Arizona Department of Transportation. He expressed his gratitude to ADOT for their cooperation and assistance in getting the Marana Express project going so quickly. Mr. DeGrood stated that the RTA is also involved in planning the new Park and Ride Lot, as the lot in the Arizona Pavillions area is only a temporary location. The RTA plans on placing the permanent location near the Twin Peaks Interchange. Russell Clanagan asked for the timeframe for construction for the Silverbell Road Interceptor Project and the Coachline-Silverbell road improvements. Gilbert Davidson stated that the projects should begin in the early part of 2008. Town Manager, Mike Reuwsaat, also stated that public announcements will be disseminated so that the public is aware of when construction will begin and when changes in traffic patterns will occur. ANNOUNCEMENTS/UPDATES - PROCLAMATIONS - F. MAYOR AND COUNCIL REPORTS: SUMMARY OF CURRENT EVENTS Council Member Clanagan stated that he finished the El Tour De Tucson over the past weekend and collected over $4000 in donations for the event. He thanked Jim DeGrood for being his point of contact for the El Tour during his tenure at the Town. He stated that the event was a great success and that staff and volunteers did an excellent job of ensuring that the event remained safe for the citizens of Marana. Council Member McGorray spoke about the Ritz-Carlton groundbreaking event. She stated that they also traveled to Pinal County and met with the railroad and CAP in the hopes of working together in some of the FEMA issues. She also stated that the Mayor and Council also attended the grand openings for the Fitness Center at Heritage Highlands and In N Out Burger. Council Member Comerford commented on a job well done with the traffic flow on Cortaro Road with the new opening of the In N Out Burger. 3 MINUTES OF REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MARANA MUNICIPAL COMPLEX DATE: November 20,2007 Mayor Honea stated that the In N Out Burger grand opening was a great event. He and Mr. Reuwsaat attended the MPA breakfast with all of the state elected officials from the region in which they spoke about the next year's budget. Mayor Honea also spoke to 3 rd graders at Desert Winds about government. He stated that Councilmember Escobedo is very active in a program called Build A Plane. The Mayor attended the ribbon cutting for the event as well as the welcome back luncheon at the senior center. G. MANAGER'S REPORT: SUMMARY OF CURRENT EVENTS Town Manager Mike Reuwsaat reminded Council that the Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony will be on December Is'. He also mentioned a tour for the Abbott Library with the Abbots. A presentation on the new 1-10 bypass setting will be held on November 26 th by ADOT which will discuss the bypass alternatives. Mr. Reuwsaat also stated that the Jeff Pechuria and others from NW Fire are doing an audit of the Avra Valley Fire Department. He stated that he received the preliminary copy of the audit was received today and there is serious work to be done in terms of the financial solvency of that fire district. th Mr. Reuwsaat stated that on the 15 , congresswoman Giffords and other staff met with FEMA. There is a verbal promise to pull back the maps and give the Town the time to do the hydrologic studies that the Town needs to do. He stated that the promise should come in the form of a written letter, but at this point, there is only a verbal promise. Mr. Reuwsaat suggested that staff write a letter to Mr. Fimbres and his administration to thank them for the grant that MPD received. Finally, Mr. Reuwaat and Mr. Davidson met with the head of the Senate and Jennifer Bums on FEMA and other issues and both now understand their issues and have offered their assistance. A preliminary meeting at WAATS was held regarding opening Pinal Air Park. Everyone from Evergreen, State Land, WAATS, the Town, Pinal County, and TREO agreed that it is a good idea, but several items need attention prior to moving forward. Deputy Town Manager Gilbert Davidson announced that construction on the Thornydale project is ready to begin. The utility relocation will begin between Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays and major construction will begin at the beginning of 2008. H. STAFF REPORTS GENERAL ORDER OF BUSINESS 1. CONSENT AGENDA 1. Resolution No. 2007-195: Relating to Community Development; approving and authorizing the extension of an intergovernmental agreement with Pima County for the management and implementation of the 2005-2006 and 2006-2007 Community Development Block Grant Program until December 31, 2008 (T. Van Hook) 4 MINUTES OF REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MARANA MUNICIPAL COMPLEX DATE: November 20,2007 2. Resolution No. 2007-196: Relating to Liquor Licenses; approval and recommendation to the State Liquor Board for a person and location transfer for a limited liability company license for a No. 06 (Bar) liquor license submitted by David Maxwell Landman on behalf of Mira Vista Resort, located at 7501 N. Wade Road (Jocelyn Bronson) ffid adopting-an 3. Resolution No. 2007 1971 4.6- Personnel; . . - amendmen Gh-P Tow-UU Uprechnnel Polieies and Pr-oeedur-es Manual, Seetion 3 6 -1 "Nonexempt Employees" of Poliey 3 6 "Over-time/Compensato Time." (Alike Reuwsaat/Jane Fairall) This item has been moved indefinitely. 4. Resolution No. 2007-198: Relating to Administration; approving and authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement for legal services with Barry M. Corey of the law firm of DeConcini McDonald Yetwin & Lacy, P.C., to serve as counsel to the Town of Marana Personnel Action Review Board; and declaring an emergency (Frank Cassidy) 5. Resolution No. 2007-199: Relating to the Police Department; approving and authorizing the execution of an intergovernmental agreement between MPD and the Pima Community College District (Richard Vidaurri) 6. Resolution No. 2007 20012 Relating to Personnell approving and authorizing -a eontr-aet with to provide a town wide eompensation and elassifleation study (Erik Montague)-item pulled from calendar. Moved by Council Member Carol McGorray, Seconded by Vice Mayor Herb Kai, Consent Agenda was approved as amended, removing Items 1. 3 and 1. 6. J. COUNCIL ACTION 1. Resolution No. 2007-201: Relating to Mayor and Council; authorizing alternative dates for January 2008 Council meetings (Jocelyn Bronson) Jocelyn Bronson addressed Council regarding staff s recommendation to change January 2008's Council meetings. Two options were presented: Eliminating one meeting entirely from January, making January 15 th the only regular meeting for the month, and second option would be to change the meetings to the 2 nd and 4 th Tuesday of January. Motion: Dates for the Council meeting will be January 8 and 22, 2008. Approve, Moved by Council Member Russell Clanagan, Seconded by Council Member Carol McGorray 2. PUBLIC HEARING. Trico-Marana Revised Annexation: Relating to Annexation; consideration of the Town of Marana's desire to annex approximately 526 acres in Sections 14 and 23, Township 11 South, Range 10 East (Kevin Kish) Vice Mayor Kai declared a conflict and left the dais. Kevin Kish spoke regarding the 536 acre annexation of Trico-Marana. He stated that this is the public hearing of the meeting. No one from the audience wished to speak. 5 MINUTES OF REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MARANA MUNICIPAL COMPLEX DATE: November 20, 2007 3. PUBLIC HEARING. Ordinance No. 2007.26: Relating to Development; approving and authorizing a rezoning and a minor General Plan amendment for La Vista Bonita (Kevin Kish) Kevin Kish stated that the La Vista Bonita Rezoning is a continuation of the November 6 1h meeting. On October 19, a letter from the applicant was received requesting a withdrawal of the project. Approve, Moved by Council Member Tim Escobedo, Seconded by Council Member Patti Comerford. 4. a. Resolution No. 2007-202: Relating to Real Property; approving and authorizing the Mayor to execute an intergovernmental agreement with Pima County for license of County rights-of-way, upon County approval and execution of a reciprocal intergovernmental agreement for license of Town of Marana rights-of-way; and declaring an emergency (Frank Cassidy) Jane Fairall stated that this Resolution would only be approved contingent upon approval of 2007-203 by the County first. Staff recommends approval. Motion: Approve, Moved by Council Member Carol McGorray, Seconded by Council Member Tim Escobedo. b. Resolution No. 2007-203: Relating to Real Property; approving an authorizing the Mayor to execute an intergovernmental agreement with Pima County for license of Town of Marana rights-of-way; and declaring an emergency (Frank Cassidy) Jane Fairall presented the IGA for the use of the Town's rights-of-way. Staff recommends approval of this item. Ms. Fairall stated that Resolution 2007-202 would not go into effect unless the County signed Resolution 2007-203. Motion: Approve, Moved by Council Member Patti Comerford, Seconded by Council Member Tim Escobedo. Item L. 1 was heard at this time, and then the meeting was adjourned for the Council to sit as the District Board of the Saguaro Springs Community Facilities District. K. BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES 1. The Council sitting as the District Board for the Saguaro Springs Communi Facilities District; approval of the minutes of the October 16, 2007 District Board meeting. Motion: Approve, Moved by Vice Mayor Herb Kai, Seconded by Council Member Russell Clanagan. ADJOURN the Saguaro Springs Community Facilities District meeting. Motion: Moved by Council Member Tim Escobedo, Seconded by Council Member Russell Clanagan. L. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION/POSSIBLE ACTION 1. Discussion/Possible Action weekly Council meetings (Jocelyn Bronson) Jocelyn Bronson stated that Council Member Patti Comerford had previously requested that fewer items go on each agenda or have more frequent meetings so that there is more time to review the materials for each meeting. 6 MINUTES OF REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MARANA MUNICIPAL COMPLEX DATE: November 20,2007 Gilbert Davidson addressed Council stating that discussions regarding this issue had taken place at staff s agenda preparation meetings. He stated that staff will make changes according to Council's pleasure. Council Member Comerford requested that Council meet more frequently due to the amount of time that needs to be taken to review materials before each meeting. She feels like Council is not receiving adequate time to review items prior to Council meetings. Mayor Honea stated that he would like to see a special meeting once monthly if needed, as needed. Mr. Davidson asked for a timeframe that Council would like to keep meetings under. Council Member Ziegler asked if she would be compensated for the extra time they would spend at meetings. She suggested that consent and action agenda items should be heard first and that presentations and reports should be held last as they take up the most time. Council Member Escobedo stated that rearrangement of the agenda should be done but that calls to the public should remain at the beginning of the meeting as they are important and part of the town's business. Mayor Honea and Council Member Comerford stated that presentations should be kept where they are due to the fact that most presenters are coming from out of town to make presentations and it is unfair to make them wait until the end of the meeting. Vice Mayor Herb Kai stated that he suggests time limiting presentations. Council Member Escobedo stated that presentation types and time limits should be evaluated on an individual basis. He suggested that local and staff presentations should be heard at the end of the meeting and that out of town presenters or special presentations should be heard at the beginning. Council Member Clanagan suggested moving the meetings to 6:00 p.m. instead of re- arranging items on the agenda. M. EXECUTIVE SESSIONS 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. Executive Session pursuant to A.R.S. §38-431.03(A)(3),(4),(6) and (7) for legal advice with the Town Attorney concerning water rights and water service issues and to consult with and instruct the Town Attorney and the Town Manager concerning the lawsuit entitled Town of Marana v. Pima County, Pima County Superior Court No. C20076038, and to direct the Town Manager and Town Attorney with respect to that litigation and other water rights and water service issues (Frank Cassidy) 7 MINUTES OF REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MARANA MUNICIPAL COMPLEX DATE: November 20,2007 N. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Notwithstanding the mayor's discretion of what items to place on the agenda, if three or more council members request an item to be placed on the agenda, it must be placed upon the agenda for the second regular town council meeting after the date of the request (Marana Town Code, Title 2, Chapter 2-4, Section 2-4-2 B) 0. ADJOURNMENT Motion: Moved by Council Member Russell Clanagan, Seconded by Vice Mayor Herb KaL CERTIFICATION I hereby certify that the foregoing are the true and correct minutes of the Marana Town Council meeting held on November 20, 2007. 1 further certify that a quorum was present. yn C. Br son, Town Clerk oF A# 6 - W111 S E A L V4 4p? iN;7 A 8