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Home My WebLink About06/03/2008 Regular Council Meeting MinutesMINUTES OF REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MARANA MUNICIPAL COMPLEX DATE: JUNE 3, 2008 PLACE AND DATE Marana Municipal Complex, Council Chambers; June 3, 2008 A. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL By Vice Mayor Kai at '7:02 p.m. COUNCIL Ed Honea Mayor Excused /Absent Herb Kai Vice Mayor Present Russell Clanagan Council Member Present Patti Comerford Council Member Present Carol McGorray Council Member Present Jon Post 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 Vice Mayor Kai led the pledge of allegiance and asked that everyone keep Tucson Police Officer Erik Hite and his family in their prayers. C. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Motion: Approve, Moved by Council Member Carol McGorray, Seconded by Jon Posz Motion carried, 6-0. D. CALL TO THE PUBLIC Michael Racy and Penny Peterson addressed Council on various topics. E. PRESENTATIONS Deb Thalasitis introduced Suzanne Machain to Council. Ms. Machain has accepted the Human Resources Director position with the Town. Ms. Machain addressed Council and was welcomed to the Town by Vice Mayor Kai. 1 MINUTES OF REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MARANA MUNICIPAL COMPLEX DATE: JUNE 3, 2008 1) Presentation: Impact fee updates due to automatic indexing Keith Brann presented this item to Council. The recommendation for this year is a 3.2 percent increase for impact fees to begin July 1, 2008. Copies of the presentation are available for viewing in the Town Clerk's Office. Vice Mayor Kai asked if the Lower Santa Cruz Levee Fee is earmarked for another project other than Pima County Flood Control. Mr. Brann responded that the fee does go to Pima County but it comes back to the Town. Mike Reuwsaat mentioned that those fees are earmarked for the Cortaro- Silverbell District Park. 2) Presentation: Discussion of a development agreement for the proposed Marana Health Center medical campus on Marana Main Street Council Member McGorray declared a conflict of interest and left the dais. Frank Cassidy presented this item to Council. The Town agrees to pay $200,000 for building review fees and inspection fees out of its discretionary fund. Council Member Ziegler asked if the $200,000 is part of the Phase I segment. Council Member Ziegler wanted to know if more money would be asked for by Council in the future. Michael Racy, on behalf of the Marana Health Center, responded by saying that would depend on numerous variables. Motion: Direction to staff to bring back a final agreement when the Rancho Marana and the Town Center Plan is brought back to Council for adoption. Approve, Moved by Council Member Patti Comerford, Seconded by Jon Posh Motion carried, S-0. ANNOUNCEMENTS/UPDATES - PROCLAMATIONS - F. MAYOR AND COUNCIL REPORTS: SUMMARY OF CURRENT EVENTS Council Member Comerford stated that she just returned from Hawaii this morning. Vice Mayor Kai informed everyone that Mayor Honea was in Tampa, Florida for the All- America Cities competition. G. MANAGER'S REPORT: SUMMARY OF CURRENT EVENTS Mike Reuwsaat reminded everyone that this Saturday at 10:00 a.m. there will be a dedication of the Wheeler Taft Abbett Library. Mr. Reuwsaat also informed Council this Saturday at 4:00 p.m. the Marana Junior Rodeo awards banquet will be held at Marana Middle School. Gilbert Davidson updated Council on a few items; advertising for the invocation will start this week, the Tangerine Farms Road ribbon cutting ceremony will be June 25th, and starting on June 7th there will be detours on the Frontage and Tangerine Roads. 2 MINUTES OF REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MARANA MUNICIPAL COMPLEX DATE: JUNE 3, 2008 H. STAFF REPORTS GENERAL ORDER OF BUSINESS I. CONSENT AGENDA Motion: Approve, Moved by Jon Post, Seconded by Council Member Carol McGorray. Motion carried, 6-0. 1. Resolution No. 2008-70: Relating to Real Estate; authorizing the sale by public oral auction of a 0.0286 acre portion of the public drainageway located south of Lot 17 of the Continental Ranch Parcel 50 subdivision (Frank Cassidy) 2. Resolution No. 2008-71: Relating to Development; approving and authorizing a final plat for Villagio (Kevin Kish) 3. Resolution No. 2008-72: Relating to Development; approving the release of a Private Improvement Agreement for Silverbell Office Retail, and acceptance of public improvements for maintenance (Keith Brann)' 4. Resolution No. 2008-73: Relating to Development; acceptance of public improvements for maintenance for Canyon Pass IV-B Phase I (Keith Brann) 5. Resolution No. 2008-74: Relating to Development; approving a release of assurance for Gladden Farms Block 19 and acceptance of public improvements for maintenance (Keith Brann) 6. Ordinance No. 2008.12: Relating to Development Services; establishing a fee schedule for services offered by the Development Services Administration Records Center; and establishing an effective date (Cedric Hay) 7. Resolution No. 2008-75: Relating to the Police Department; authorizing application for undercover vehicle registrations (Richard Vidaurri) 8. Resolution No. 2008-76: Relating to Public Works; approving and authorizing an intergovernmental agreement between the Regional Transportation Authority, the Pima County Department of Transportation, and the Town of Marana for the development and implementation of a coordinated traffic signal corridor along West Ina Road between Oracle Road and Silverbell Road (the Ina Road Corridor Regional Traffic Signal Timing Project) (Keith Brann) 3 MINUTES OF REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MARANA MUNICIPAL COMPLEX DATE: JUNE 3, 2008 J. COUNCIL ACTION 1. Resolution No. 2008-77: Relating to Floodplain Management; approving and authorizing the Mayor to execute a Federal Emergency management Agency Remapping Study Contribution Agreement with a coalition of builders and developers with administrative assistance from the Southern Arizona Home Builders Association Frank Cassidy presented this item to Council. Vice Mayor Kai asked Mike Reuwsaat for an update on the FEMA study. Mr. Reuwsaat stated that all of the studies should be submitted to FEMA by the end of this month, and the entire process is on pace to be completed, with FEMA's approval, before the October deadline. Michael Racy, on behalf of the Coalition, informed Council that a reform on the Flood Insurance Act is going through the U.S. Senate and the U.S. House. Mr. Racy noted that he is working with Senator Kyl on this issue. Motion: Approve, Moved by Council Member Carol McGorray, Seconded by Council Member Russell Clanagan. Motion carried, 6-0. 2. Resolution No. 2008-78: Relating to the Police Department; approving and authorizing the Mayor to execute a memorandum of understanding with the Marana Police Officers' Association relating to wages, hours and working conditions; and declaring an emergency Deb Thalasitis presented this item to Council. Negotiating this historic agreement between the Town and the Marana Police Officers' Association (MPOA) were MPOA Executive Board members; Bill Derfus, Adam Lawson, and Mario Williams. The Management negotiating team was comprised of Ms. Thalasitis, Gilbert Davidson, and Chief Richard Vidaurri. Ms. Thalasitis thanked Melaine Langi, Frank Cassidy, and Jane Fairall for their help in getting this agreement done. Bill Derfus addressed Council. Mr. Derfus thanked Council for the opportunity to be apart of this first process in creating a memorandum of understanding. Council Member Ziegler thanked Ms. Thalasitis, Mr. Davidson, and the members of the MPOA. Motion: Approve, Moved by Council Member Roxanne Ziegler, Seconded by Council Member Russell Clanagan. Motion carried, 6-0. Vice Mayor Kai thanked staff and the MPOA for all of their hard work getting this agreement accomplished. 4 MINUTES OF REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MARANA MUNICIPAL COMPLEX DATE: JUNE 3, 2008 3. Resolution No. 2008-79: Relating to Development; approving and authorizing the execution of a development agreement with Tangerine Road Associates relating to the impact fees for the Tangerine Crossing development Keith Brann presented this item to Council. The proposed development agreement credits eight acres ofright-of--way dedication that will result in a lower impact fee of $6,242 per lot. The original impact fee of $6,872 was adopted in December of 2007. Council Member Post asked if the northeast impact fee include the Camino de Mariana project. Mr. Brann responded, yes, the Camino de Mariana project is a benefiting roadway of the northeast impact fee. Motion: Approve, Moved by Council Member Russell Clanagan, Seconded by Council Member Carol McGorray. Motion carried, 6-0. K. BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES L. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION/POSSIBLE ACTION 1. State Legislative Issues: Discussion/Direction/Action regarding all pending bills before the Legislature Mike Reuwsaat and Michael Racy updated Council on a few Legislative issues. M. EXECUTIVE SESSIONS Motion: Adjourn to Executive Session, Moved by Council Member Russell Clanagan, Seconded by Council Member Carol McGorray. Motion carried, 6-0. Council left the dais at 7:49 P.M. Council returned to the dais at 8:21 P.M. 1. 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. 2. Executive Session pursuant to A.R.S. § 38-431.03(A)(3),(4) and (7), discussion or consultation for legal advice with the Town's attorneys and discussion and to consider its position and instruct the Town Manager and staff concerning the lawsuit entitled Town of Marana v. Pima County/Pima County v. Marana (consolidated), Maricopa County Superior Court No. CV2008-001131. No action required. 3. Executive Session pursuant to A.R.S. § 38-431.03(A)(4), discussion and consultation with the Town's attorneys concerning the lawsuit entitled Fidelity National Title v. Town of Marana, Pima County Superior Court No. 020082776. 5 MINUTES OF REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MARANA MUNICIPAL COMPLEX DATE: JUNE 3, 2008 4. Executive Session pursuant to A.R.S. § 38-431.03(A)(4) and (7) to consider the Town's position and instruct its representatives regarding negotiations for the purchase of property rights needed for the Twin Peaks interchange project, CIP number 2001-44, from the parcels of property generally identified as Pima County Assessor's parcel numbers 226-15-018D, 226-15-008B, 226-15-017B, 226-15-018B and 226-15-019A, and to instruct the Town's attorneys in settlement negotiations and contemplated condemnation proceedings relating to the same property rights. 5. Executive session pursuant to A.R.S. § 38-431.03(A)(3) and (4) for discussion or consultation for legal advice with the Town's attorneys and discussion and to consider its position and instruct its attorneys regarding the public body's position in contemplated litigation or in settlement discussions conducted in order to avoid litigation concerning a personnel matter. Motion: Direct staff to proceed as discussed in executive session. Approve, Moved by Council Member Carol McGorray, Seconded by Council Member Jon Posh Motion carried, 6-0. 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) At the request of Council Member Clanagan -the removal of Town Manager Mike Reuwsaat at the July 1, 2008 meeting. Council Members Ziegler and Post concurred O. ADJOURNMENT Motion: Adjourn, Moved by Council Member Jon Post, Seconded by Council Member Roxanne Ziegler. Motion carried, 6-0. The meeting was adjourned at 8:25 P.M. CERTIFICATION I hereby certify that the foregoing are the true and correct minutes of the Marana Town Council meeting held on June 3, 2008. I further certify that a quorum was pres~~i._ celyn C. onson, Town Clerk 6