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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05/17/2005 Regular Council Meeting Minutes MINUTES OF REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MARANA MUNICIPAL COMPLEX MAY 17,2005 PLACE AND DATE Marana Municipal Complex, May 17, 2005 I. CALL TO ORDER By Mayor Honea at 7:00 p.m. II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE III. INVOCA TIONIMOMENT OF SILENCE IV. ROLL CALL COUNCIL Ed Honea Herb Kai Jim Blake Patti Comerford Tim Escobedo Carol McGorray Mayor Vice Mayor Council Member Council Member Council Member Council Member Present Present Present Present Excused Present STAFF Mike Reuwsaat Jaret Barr Frank Cassidy Jocelyn Bronson Town Manager Assistant Town Manager Town Attorney Town Clerk Present Present Present Present V. 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 Blake, seconded by Council Member McGorray, the minutes from the April 19, 2005 Regular Meeting, April 19, 2005 Study Session, April 26, 2005 Special Meeting, May 3, 2005 Regular Meeting and May 10, 2005 Special Meeting were unanimously approved. VII. CALL TO THE PUBLIC - ANNOUNCEMENTS - INTRODUCTIONS - UPCOMING EVENTS Gregory Booth, representing the Arizona Department of Commerce, presented job training grants to two Marana businesses: Castro Engineering and Rainbow International. Castro Engineering would train 42 employees in civil design software and management. Rainbow International, a restoration and cleaning company, would train 10 employees in fire and water damage restoration. He noted that the Arizona job training program was successful because of the many local partners. The Town of Marana, its local elected leadership and staff were valued partners. 1 MINUTES OF REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MARANA MUNICIPAL COMPLEX MAY 17,2005 Police Chief Richard Vidaurri addressed the Council and said that he had two items for the Council. He introduced five new police academy graduates: Sarah Fenton, Nicholas Goering, Christopher Jernigan, Edward Maszala, and Scott Schade. On May 6,2005, they graduated from CARLOTA. The Mayor, Council and public in attendance applauded in support of the officers. . Chief Vidaurri also recognized Officer Mike Henry, who had received a medal from the American Red Cross Real Heroes Recognition breakfast on May 6, 2005. He was very proud to share with the Council what Officer Henry had done. Chief Vidaurri then read a letter of commendation to the Mayor and Council regarding Officer Henry's act, an excerpt of which is attached to these minutes. Officer Henry received a standing ovation from the Mayor, Council, staff and public ill attendance. Steve Temple, representing the Western Heritage Committee, addressed the Council and announced that Jim Cosby, the treasurer of the organization, was retiring and leaving the Town of Marana. He thanked Mr. Cosby for his service and presented Mr. Cosby with a photo of horses and a belt buckle. Mr. Cosby addressed the Council and said he was honored by Mr. Temple and that the Western Heritage Committee had given him a lot of joy. He said when he went to Patagonia he would show people how Marana was spelled and what it meant. Sandra Groseclose, Marana Arts Council (MAC), addressed the Council and said the new building was wonderful. She invited comments from the Council regarding the MAC quarterly report. She also invited everyone to Continental Ranch at the Wheeler Abbett Park, to a performing arts series. VIII. STAFF REPORTS There were no questions. IX. GENERAL ORDER OF BUSINESS A. CONSENT AGENDA 1. Resolution No. 2005-55: Relating to Development; approving and authorizing the execution of a second amendment to the Amended and Restated Development Agreement and Intergovernmental Agreement (Red Hawk Canyon) dated January 27, 1995, and amended June 20, 1995, in anticipation of the sale of District refunding bonds in the approximate aggregate principal amount of $5,070,000 (Frank Cassidy) 2. Resolution No. 2005-56: Relating to Development; accepting the Red Hawk Canyon Community Facilities District No. 1 certification regarding compliance with the terms of the Amended and Restated Development Agreement and Intergovernmental Agreement (Red Hawk Canyon) dated January 27, 1995, and amended June 20, 1995, in anticipation of the sale of District refunding bonds in the approximate aggregate principal amount of $5,070,000 (Frank Cassidy) 2 MINUTES OF REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MARANA MUNICIPAL COMPLEX MAY 17,2005 3. Resolution No. 2005-57: Relating to the Marana Regional Airport; approving Architecture and Landscape Design Standards (Charlie Mangum) Upon motion by Council Member Blake, seconded by Council Member McGorray, the consent agenda was unanimously approved. Council Member Comerford acknowledged Marana Regional Airport Director Charles Mangum for his excellent work on the Marana Regional Airport Standards. B. COUNCIL ACTION 1. Proclamation: Wheeler Taft Abbett (Mike Reuwsaat) Mike Reuwsaat, Town Manager, addressed the Council and said it was a pleasure to recognize Wheeler Abbett, and his wife Charlene. Mr. Reuwsaat noted that the Abbetts had provided good civic input and participation the community over the years. He also noted that the Town had entered into an IGA with Pima County for the new Public Library at Silverbell and Cortaro Farms Roads (site of the proposed district park). The Town's responsibility under the IGA is to provide the initial collection, estimated at $1.5 million. The Abbetts had stepped up as a challenge and provided the most significant contribution to the collection -- $1 million. They challenged the rest of the community to provide for the remaining opening collection of that library. Mr. Reuwsaat then asked Town Clerk Jocelyn Bronson to read the proclamation. Ms. Bronson read the proclamation into the record. Mr. Abbett addressed the Council and said he was whelmed and overwhelmed by it. He thought it would be an easy deal to just write the check. He said it was most kind and he appreciated it. Mayor Honea then read a statement from Council Member Escobedo: "I am sorry that I could not be present tonight to honor you, Mr. Wheeler Abbett, Sr. Wheeler, you are a true leader, mentor, and friend to me and this community. I would like to thank you for your leadership when I first took my seat on the planning and zoning commission. I am a better leader today because of your mentoring. Last but not least, thank you for being a friend along with your wonderful wife Charlene. God bless you, Wheeler, for your contribution to our community. Tim Escobedo." Mayor Honea thanked Mr. and Mrs. Abbett for being such a good friend to Marana for such a long time. They are very valued in the community. Upon motion by Vice Mayor Kai, seconded by Council Member Blake, the proclamation was unanimously approved. Mr. Reuwsaat announced that staff had met with Supervisor Bronson and Mr. Huckleberry, and the naming of the library in honor of the Abbett family would go on the Board of Supervisors' agenda soon. 2. PUBLIC HEARING: Ordinance No. 2005.13: Relating to Development; rezoning 34.6 acres of land from "R-36" to Zone "F" and creating the proposed Casa Sevilla Specific Plan (Barbara Berlin) Mayor Honea declared the public hearing open. Barbara Berlin, Planning Director, addressed the Council and gave a brief introduction. She said it would require approval of rezoning as well as a minor amendment to the General Plan to accommodate the area as a master planning 3 MINUTES OF REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MARANA MUNICIPAL COMPLEX MAY 17,2005 area. The Planning Commission unanimously recommended approval in January 2005. The proposed development would grade no more than 23% of the site~ this left approximately 25 acres of open space. It would be a 34-unit gated community~ would provide all necessary amenities~ there would also be a community center. The houses were proposed to be from 2500 to 2700 square feet in size, and there would be access to them from Tangerine Road just west of Camino De Oeste. There would be no on-street parking~ it would be provided in a guest parking area as well as two parking spaces per unit. The area was subject to pygmy owl regulations and would require a biological opinion. Vice Mayor Kai asked Ms. Berlin to address on-site drainage. Ms. Berlin said drainage was required to be retained on-site. It would be addressed more specifically as they got in to the subdivision process. Mayor Honea asked if there was anyone who wanted to speak to this issue. Hearing and seeing no one, he declared the public hearing closed. Upon motion by Council Member McGorray, seconded by Council Member Blake, Ordinance No. 2005.13 with the amended recommended conditions was unanimously approved. 3. Resolution No. 2005-58: Relating to Development; approving a preliminary plat for Tangerine Crossing, Lots 1-346 and Block 1-4 (Barbara Berlin) Ms. Berlin addressed the Council and said that Tangerine Crossing was part of the Forest City Specific Plan. It was located at the northeast corner of Tangerine and Thornydale Roads. It was a block plat with a subdivision element so there were two actions in it. The subdivision, 346 lots, is located in the central part of the project area~ the balance of the project is platted in four blocks. There was concern that the area would have been too intensely developed, given the natural resource constraints of the area. There was a negotiated development agreement that limited the area to no more than 50% of the property. The area would be subject to the adopted park impact fee as well as a roadway contribution of $3500 per unit. There was also a contribution to the school district of $1200 per unit. Common Areas B and C would be used for drainage, landscape and natural open space. Vice Mayor Kai asked about drainage. Ms. Berlin responded that drainage would be provided on-site. Dean Wingert, Forest City Land Group, addressed the Council and said that the plat was the result of a development agreement to greatly reduce the allowed uses on the property, both in terms of residential and commercial space, and an increase in the undisturbed natural open space. They had taken great care with the plat to be centralized in the interior of the project in the least sensitive area. It had been a long process with the property and he was pleased to be at this point and looked forward to the tremendous addition to that portion of Marana. Upon motion by Vice Mayor Kai, seconded by Council Member Blake, Resolution No. 2005- 58 was unanimously approved. 4. Resolution No. 2005-59: Relating to Development; approving and authorizing the execution of a development agreement with DM Marana Investors, LLC, regarding the Sanders Grove development project (Frank Cassidy) Frank Cassidy, Town Attorney, addressed the Council and gave a brief introduction to the item. He said this was the Sanders Grove Development Agreement for a little more than 800 4 MINUTES OF REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MARANA MUNICIPAL COMPLEX MAY 17,2005 acres. The reason for the agreement was that the developer would provide extra roadway infrastructure, primarily Marana Road from 1-10 to the western most entrance of Sanders Grove project. As a result of the investment, the development was proposed to kick in right away with seven years of vesting of rights~ upon the completion of Marana Road, their uses, densities and intensities would be vested for a period of 20 years. Mr. Cassidy said he did not usually recommend approval of that, but given the level of investment done, it warranted that type of vesting. The development agreement required the preparation of a transportation impact analysis (TIA), which would determine the timing of the roadway improvements. The TIA determined when the improvements would be built~ Marana Road would have to be built before the 500th permit was issued. Michael Racy, representing Diamond Ventures, said the traffic impact analysis established a baseline in the agreement, which the developer had to meet. The other roadway improvements detailed in the agreement all went beyond that baseline - it was either more that had to be done, or it would have to be done sooner. The agreement had been drafted in such a way that each roadway improvement was an enhancement above what the project would normally be required to do. Upon motion by Vice Mayor Kai, seconded by Council Member McGorray, Resolution No. 2005-59 was unanimously approved. 5. State Lee:islative Issues: Discussion/Direction/Action regarding all pending bills before the Legislature (Mike Reuwsaat) Mr. Racy addressed the Council and said that the session was over. He recognized State Senator Hellon, and said that everyone in Senator Hellon's district was helpful. He said he would provide a written report to the Council. A budget deal was arrived at late on Thursday. There were some other items that the Governor could still possibly veto~ there were a number of bills that they had requested the Governor to veto on behalf of the Town of Marana. He said there were more hostile bills, actions and hearings directed to cities and towns than he had seen before. He gave a brief summary of bills that passed and failed as they related to the Town of Marana. He would distribute a report in the next few days. Vice Mayor Kai said that Arizona was storing water for the State of Nevada and that Nevada would give Arizona $100 million to buy and store water. He understood there was a push by legislature to raid that fund to balance the budget. Mr. Racy said that it was not alive at the moment. C. MAYOR AND COUNCIL'S REPORT Council Member McGorray announced that her team had won the Trico Golf Toumament. Mayor Honea announced that the previous Wednesday, Council Members Comerford and McGorray, Mayor Honea and Mr. Reuwsaat had gone to the meeting with the County. He thanked Mr. Reuwsaat for keeping the Council informed in the process, and that it was a very productive meeting. D.MANAGERS'REPORT Mr. Reuwsaat said that the Grier Road construction was beginning. The deadline to finish Grier Road was the first week in July, at which point construction in Honea Heights would begin. He acknowledged the public that went out and voted at the election for the alternative expenditure. 5 MINUTES OF REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MARANA MUNICIPAL COMPLEX MAY 17,2005 He hoped that the public recognized the need for the Council to set the budget for their needs. Finally, he announced that Mr. DeGrood's father had heart surgery and asked for thoughts and prayers for Mr. DeGrood's family. X. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS XI. ADJOURNMENT Upon motion by Vice Mayor Kai, seconded by Council Member McGorray, the motion to adjourn was unanimously approved. The time was 7:48 p.m. CERTIFICATION I hereby certify that the foregoing are the true and correct minutes of the Marana Town Council special meeting held on May 17, 2005. I further certify that a quorum was present. 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The assistance that you provided at the scene that day helped to save the life of a Deputy and display the human spirit and compassion that you have towards human life. It is a testimonial to others and to the type of individual that you are, and has been a positive reflection upon the Marana Police Department. Your concern in locating the Deputy allowed emergency personnel to treat and bring positive closure to an otherwise dangerous situation. You can be proud of being in the right place at the right time. Congratulations on a job well done."