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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04/19/2005 Regular Council Meeting Minutes MINUTES OF REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MARANA TOWN HALL APRIL 19, 2005 PLACE AND DATE Heritage Highlands Clubhouse, April 19, 2005 I. CALL TO ORDER By Vice Mayor Kai at 7:03 p.m. II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Led by Vice Mayor Kai. ffi. INVOCATION/MOMENT OF SILENCE IV. ROLL CALL COUNCIL Bobby Sutton, Jr. Herb Kai Jim Blake Patti Comerford Tim Escobedo Ed Honea Carol McGorray Mayor Vice Mayor Council Member Council Member Council Member Council Member Council Member Excused Present Present Present Present Present Present STAFF Mike Reuwsaat Jaret Barr Frank Cassidy Jocelyn Bronson Town Manager Asst. Town Manager Town Attorney Town Clerk Present Present Present Present Attached is a list of public attendees. ~ APPROVAL OF AGENDA Upon motion by Council Member Comerford, seconded by Council Member McGorray, the agenda was unanimously approved. VI. ACCEPTANCE OF MINUTES Upon motion by Council Member McGorray, seconded by Council Member Blake, the minutes of the December 21, 2004 and April 5, 2005 Regular Council Meetings were unanimously approved. VII. CALL TO THE PUBLIC - ANNOUNCEMENTS - INTRODUCTIONS - UPCOMING EVENTS 1 MINUTES OF REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MARANA TOWN HALL APRIL 19, 2005 Jim Cosbey addressed the Council and announced that he was retiring ITom the Stockmen's Bank in Marana, where he had been the Vice-President and Manager. He introduced Bill Farris, who would be replacing him as the Manager. Mr. Farris came to Stockmen's Bank in Marana ITom another branch in Safford, Arizona. Mr. Farris introduced himself to the Council and said that he looked forward to being in Marana and working with the Community. Nancy Ledeboer, Library Director of the Tucson-Pima Public Library addressed the Council and introduced Pat Corella, also ITom the Tucson-Pima Public Library. Ms. Ledeboer spoke about the Continental Ranch library and said that they would try to meet the needs of the community through a variety of new and ongoing programs and services. Dave Parker addressed the Council and said that his daughters attended Casas Christian School. He announced that the school took part in a program called Odyssey of the Mind and that one of his daughters' teams had taken first place in the state and would be going to Boulder, Colorado to compete nationally. The school is trying to raise $20,000 for the students to attend this event. He was at the meeting to solicit donations which could be made by contacting the school directly. Dorothy Taylor addressed the Council and asked the Council to consider adopting an ordinance that would prohibit all terrain vehicles (ATVs) and dirt bikes on less than ten acres of land. She told of a recent experience regarding a neighbor who had brought in dirt to build obstacle courses on his property for ATVs. The noise and dust pollution caused by this should be regulated as it prohibits neighbors ITom enjoying being outdoors on their own property. She said that Pima County and Oro Valley had similar ordinances. Ed Stolmaker, Marana Chamber of Commerce, addressed the Council and gave the Chamber's quarterly report. He announced that more new members had joined in the first quarter of 2005 than in 2004 and that the number of visitors to the Visitors' Center had risen from 375 in 2004 to 1,296 in the first quarter of2005. He thanked the Town of Marana for staff assistance with the Mayor's State of the Town address. Finally, he announced that the Chamber of Commerce and the Business Advisory Committee had worked together to deliver letters to businesses affected by the proposed smoking ordinance. The businesses had been invited to the May 10,2005 meeting of the Business Advisory Committee, and so far there was a good response. Roy Cuaron addressed the Council and urged people to vote in favor of the Alternative Expenditure Limitation - Home Rule Option, which would be on the ballot on Marana's May 17, 2005 General Election. He announced that staff would be at Heritage Highlands on May 2, 2005, 7:00 p.m., to address questions from the public; and again on May 10, 2005 at Sunflower at 6:30 p.m. Council Member McGorrary introduced her mother, Marjorie Serrey, who was visiting from Boston, to the Council and the public. Vffi. STAFF REPORTS 2 MINUTES OF REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MARANA TOWN HALL APRIL 19, 2005 There were no questions. IX. GENERAL ORDER OF BUSINESS A. CONSENT AGENDA 1. Resolution No. 2005-40: Relating to Development; approving a final plat for Continental Ranch Parcel 39 (Barbara Berlin) 2. Resolution No. 2005-41: Relating to Development; approving a final plat for Silver Shadows Lots 1-7 (preliminary plat approved as Silverbell West Lots 1-7) (Barbara Berlin) 3. Resolution No. 2005-42: Relating to Health; supporting legislative changes to Arizona law to promote improvements in the availability of health care professionals and quality of health care in the Town of Marana and the State of Arizona (Mike Reuwsaat) 4. Resolution No. 2005-43: Relating to Development; approving and authorizing the execution of the Fourth Amendment to Gladden Farms Development Agreement; and declaring an emergency (Frank Cassidy) 5. Resolution No. 2005-44: Relating to Real Estate; confirming the abandonment of Sandario Road south of Moore Road and north of the Santa Cruz River; and declaring an emergency (Frank Cassidy) Upon motion by Council Member Escobedo, seconded by Council Member Blake, the consent agenda was unanimously approved. B. COUNCIL ACTION 1. Relatin2: to Real Estate: Presentation of the recommended improvements, costs and schedule for roadway improvements within the Honea Heights Neighborhood (Kevin Thornton) Mike Reuwsaat, Town Manager, addressed the Council and gave a brief introduction to the item, which had been discussed at the February 15, 2005 Council Meeting. He introduced Kevin Thornton, who presented the item to the Council. Mr. Thornton addressed the Council and said that the Honea Heights improvements would be taking place in four phases. The first phase was Pima County installing the sewer mainlines. He said the maximum cost of this would be $1.5 million, with the Town of Marana being responsible for $510,000. Total construction time would be nine months. The second phase would be street paving, and would begin immediately after the first phase was complete. The cost of this phase was a little over $700,000 and would take three months to complete. The third phase was connecting the individual property owners to the sewer. The 3 MINUTES OF REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MARANA TOWN HALL APRIL 19, 2005 cost to the Town would be $188,240 over a three year period. This would begin at the same time as the second phase. There would be about $5,000 per home as a connect-up fee. The final phase would be the sidewalks. This would cost a little under $600,000 and would be completed in 2008 or 2009. This phase would take place after the third phase was complete to ensure that sidewalks were not damaged by the heavy equipment that would be going in and out during the third phase. Vice Mayor Kai asked about protection for the costs during the third phase. Mr. Reuwsaat responded that staff had made the $5,000 estimate at the high end to ensure that there would be protection. Upon motion by Council Member Comerford, seconded by Council Member McGorray, the Honea Heights Neighborhood Improvement Plan was unanimously approved. 2. Ordinance No. 2005.02: Relating to Development; approving a rezoning for a veterinary clinic at 8300 N. Silverbell Road (Barbara Berlin) Mr. Reuwsaat addressed the Council and gave a brief introduction to the item, which had been discussed at the January 18,2005 public hearing, where there had been a number of questions raised. Barbara Berlin addressed the Council and said that since January 18 there had been additional outreach to the neighborhood. The Continental Ranch Homeowners' Association would not allow an increase in wall height. Ms. Berlin stated that the homeowners were now approving of the rezoning. Staff was not recommending a change in the access in and out of the site. She discussed the hours of operation and stated that if the applicant wanted the hours to be earlier than 5:00 a.m. or later than 11 :00 p.m. a conditional use permit would be required. She concluded by stating that there would be two more steps to the process if the rezoning was approved by the Council. Upon motion by Council Member Escobedo, seconded by Council Member Honea, Ordinance No. 2005.02 was approved by a 5-1 vote (Council Member Comerford dissenting). 3. Community Develooment Block Grant Fundin2 (CDBG): Request for approval of priorities for 2005 (Dan Groseclose) Mr. Reuwsaat addressed the Council and gave an introduction to the item. He said that the Town of Marana had received funding ITom Pima County averaging $194,000 over the last 15 years. This year the Town was requesting $205,000. He briefly explained the five proposed categories: Administration, Affordable Housing, Housing Rehabilitation, Honea Heights Sewer and Neighborhood Smoke Alarms. Neighborhood smoke alarms was a new item this year. 4 MINUTES OF REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MARANA TOWN HALL APRIL 19, 2005 Upon motion by Council Member Honea, seconded by Council Member McGorray, the recommended priority list of 2005 CDBG projects was unanimously approved, and staff was directed to submit the approved requests to Pima County. 4. Resolution No. 2005-45: Relating to Real Estate; authorizing the acquisition by negotiation or condemnation of a permanent drainage easement needed for the construction of Cortaro Farms Road between the Union Pacific Railroad and Star Grass Drive; and declaring an emergency (Frank Cassidy) Frank Cassidy, Town Attorney, addressed the Council and gave a brief introduction to the item. He stated that the condemnation was necessary to acquire a drainage easement east of 1-10 and north of Cortaro Farms Road. The condemnation is necessary before filing an amended complaint against Tucson Electric Power Company (TEP). Upon motion by Council Member Escobedo, seconded by Council Member McGorray, Resolution No. 2005-45 was unanimously approved. 5. Resolution No. 2005-46: Consideration and possible adoption of a Resolution of the Mayor and Common Council of the Town of Marana, Arizona, a municipal corporation of Arizona, ordering and declaring formation of Vanderbilt Farms Community Facilities District; approving and authorizing the execution and delivery of a District Development, Financing Participation and Intergovernmental Agreement (Vanderbilt Farms Community Facilities District); and declaring an emergency. (Roy Cuaron) Mr. Cuaron addressed the Council and gave a brief introduction to the item, which was to approve formation of a Community Facilities District for Vanderbilt Farms. The area is on 491 acres ofland. He said that the Community Facilities District would be eligible for bonds and would be funded by $31.5 million in bond money; approximately $10.5 million of which would be going to the developer. The developer would not be allowed to issue a tax greater than $2.08, which would be less than $50 per month for a $200,000 home. Upon motion by Council Member McGorray, seconded by Council Member Blake, Resolution No. 2005-46 was unanimously approved. Mr. Reuwsaat addressed the Council and said that he wanted to commend Mr. Cuaron, Mr. Cassidy, Mr. Barr and Mr. Pena for their work on this item. He also announced that the Council would go into the Community Facilities District meeting immediately following the conclusion of this meeting. 6. State Le2islative Issues: Information only. (Mike Reuwsaat) Mr. Reuwsaat addressed the Council and said that the Cable TV bill would be coming back again. 5 MINUTES OF REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MARANA TOWN HALL APRIL 19, 2005 C. MAYOR AND COUNCIL REPORT Council Member McGorray announced that Tony Lopez and Raymond Mendizabel from Marana High School had been given certificates of appreciation ITom the Town and scholarships to attend college. She was very proud of their accomplishment. D. MANAGERS' REPORT Mr. Reuwsaat spoke regarding the May 17 election. He said that if the Home Rule Option is not approved, the Town of Marana would have to cut vital services. He said that the funds would still be accumulated through revenue sources, but that if the Home Rule Option failed, the Town of Marana would not be able to use the money. He also announced that May 3, 2005 would be the dedication of the Marana Municipal Complex. He urged the public to attend and announced that the fireworks would start at 8:00 p.m. X. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Vice Mayor Kai said a dirt bike ordinance item, as discussed by Ms. Taylor during Call to the Public, would be brought before the Council. XI. ADJOURNMENT Upon motion by Council Member Escobedo, seconded by Council Member McGorray, the motion to adjourn was unanimously approved. The time was 7:38 p.m. CERTIFICATION I hereby certify that the foregoing are the true and correct minutes of the Marana Town Council meeting held on April 19, 2005. I further certify that a quorum was present. ...",," """" ~ OF~~ ~~~,,'''"''''~ ~ S ~/tORPORATE' ~ _ :: 000 _ - =SEALS - ~ ...s,:; § ;:: ill'!: if ~ ~ &~ ~ ~Z,!IZ. 19~~ -·'.lIlt.- 6