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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10/04/2005 Regular Council Meeting Minutes MINUTES OF REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MARANA MUNICIPAL COMPLEX OCTOBER 4, 2005 REGULAR MEETING PLACE AND DATE Marana Municipal Complex, October 4, 2005 A. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL Called to order by Mayor Honea at 7:00 p.m. COUNCIL Ed Honea Herb Kai Bob Allen Jim Blake Patti Comerford Tim Escobedo Carol McGorray Mayor Vice Mayor Council Member Council Member Council Member Council Member Council Member Present Present Present Present Present Present Present STAFF Mike Reuwsaat Gilbert Davidson Frank Cassidy Jocelyn Bronson Town Manager Assistant Town Manager Town Attorney Town Clerk Present Present Present Present B. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND INVOCA TION/MOMENT OF SILENCE Led by Mayor Honea. C. APPROVALOFAGENDA Upon motion by Council Member Escobedo, seconded by Council Member McGorray, the agenda was unanimously approved. D. CALL TO THE PUBLIC David Morales addressed the Council, expressing anger regarding an article in the Northwest Explorer about storage units at Dove Mountain involving former Mayor Sutton. He also advised the Council that he was not going to keep quiet about the water rates. He stated that he had acquired 99 signatures on his petition, when only 61 were needed. When he delivered the petition to the Town Clerk, it was refused. Mr. Morales asked Mayor Honea to accept the referendum. Mayor Honea refused. Jocelyn Bronson, Town Clerk, addressed the Council and introduced Crystal Wheeler as the Administrative Secretary in the Town Clerk's office. Ms. Wheeler is a 12-year Marana resident who worked eight years for the Marana School District, most recently at the Marana High School. She is married to Bryan and they have two children, Jacob and Tyler. MINUTES OF REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MARANA MUNICIPAL COMPLEX OCTOBER 4, 2005 Raymond Rios addressed the Council regarding pre-paid legal services as an employment benefit program. He offered his services to help with identity theft; it would not cost anything to the organization. Packets were left for the Council Members to review. Phyllis Farenga addressed the Mayor and Council with concerns about recent news articles. She stated that she felt the Council's integrity, ethics, vision and leadership were in question. Alliance Marana is putting a call to the public for formation of a shadow Council. Ms. Farenga stated that former Mayor Sutton's businesses within Marana needs to be investigated. E. PRESENTATIONS There were none. F. MAYOR AND COUNCIL REPORTS: SUMMARY OF CURRENT EVENTS There were none. G. MANAGER'S REPORT: SUMMARY OF CURRENT EVENTS Mike Reuwsaat, Town Manager, reminded everyone of the groundbreaking at Twin Peaks and the Santa Cruz River on Wednesday, October 5, 2005, at 9:00 a.m. for the Santa Cruz River Shared Use Path. H. STAFF REPORTS There were none. GENERAL ORDER OF BUSINESS I. CONSENT AGENDA 1. Resolution No. 2005-125: Relating to Development; approving and authorizing a final plat for Amended Farm Field Five (Barbara Berlin) 2. Resolution No. 2005-126: Relating to Development; approving and authorizing a final plat for Oasis Hills (Barbara Berlin) 3. Resolution No. 2005-127: Relating to Procurement; approving and authorizing the Finance Director to execute a cooperative purchasing agreement with the City of Tucson. Vice Mayor Kai declared a conflict on consent item two, relating to Oasis Hills. Upon motion by Council Member Escobedo, seconded by Council Member McGorray, the consent agenda was unanimously approved, with Vice Mayor Kai abstaining on the vote for item 1.2. MINUTES OF REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MARANA MUNICIPAL COMPLEX OCTOBER 4, 2005 J. COUNCIL ACTION 1. PUBLIC HEARING. Ordinance No. 2005.14: Relating to Development; approving a rezoning of217 acres ofland from "R-144", "R-36", "R-6", and "MH" to zone "F" and creating the Saguaro Springs Specific Plan (Continued from the meeting of June 7, 2005) (Barbara Berlin) Mayor Honea declared the public hearing open. Kevin Kish, Deputy Director of Planning, asked for a continuance to the November 1, 2005, meeting on behalf of Empire Companies. Dan Contorno 9150 W. Lambert Lane, spoke in favor of the rezoning. Annie Shellberg stated that she did not get a notice for the June 7, 2005, meeting. She was concerned that not everyone had been invited to public meetings. She was concerned about traffic on Maybrook. She would like to have current traffic conditions reviewed before the project goes through. Mr. Reuwsaat stated that the Town is working with Pima County on the roads. Jack Neubeck, 110 South Church, representing the Planning Center, apologized for Ms. Shellberg not getting her notice, and said there had been two meetings. The Planning Center is working with neighbors and talking about putting in privacy walls at Empire's expense. Additionally, they will improve roads on Lambert Lane. Empire is resolving issues and agreeing to design standards. There were no other speakers on this item, and Mayor Honea declared the public hearing closed. Upon motion by Council Member Escobedo, seconded by Council Member McGorray, Ordinance No. 2005.14 was unanimously continued to November 1, 2005. 2. PUBLIC HEARING. Ordinance No. 2005.23: Relating to Development; approving and authorizing a rezoning for the Hopkins Family Trust (Barbara Berlin) Mayor Honea declared the public hearing open. Mr. Kish addressed the Council and said that the Town had initiated this rezoning of approximately 14 acres. The intent was to replace the antiquated zoning with a contemporary zoning district and to address an agreement with Hopkins Family Trust to dedicate 1.5 acres for right-of-way improvements. Current zoning is E (Transportation Corridor). Staff is seeking VC (Village Commercial) zoning. MINUTES OF REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MARANA MUNICIPAL COMPLEX OCTOBER 4, 2005 There were no other speakers on this item, and Mayor Honea declared the public hearing closed. Upon motion by Council Member Comerford, seconded by Council Member McGorray, Ordinance No. 2005.23 was unanimously approved. 3. PUBLIC HEARING. Ordinance No. 2005.24: Relating to Development; approving and authorizing a rezoning for the Village at Barnett (Barbara Berlin) Vice Mayor Kai declared a conflict of interest and left the dais. Mr. Kish addressed the Council and requested a change to 6,000 square foot minimum lots on approximately 69 acres. The development plan proposed a subdivision of 256 lots with 3.7 units per acre. The subdivision proposes two points of access and two connections from the east for future developments. The project will also provide 1.5 acre on-site recreational facilities with an additional eight acres of trails. Amber Moore, 2640 West Lazy Brook, addressed the Council and stated that currently there was no development of roads in the project; the roads had been added at a request from staff Ms. Moore also clarified that this project will not use small lot options and all lots will be 6,000 or 8,000 square feet. Upon motion by Council Member McGorray, seconded by Council Member Allen, Ordinance No. 2005.24 was unanimously approved. Vice Mayor Kai's abstention was noted. Vice Mayor Kai returned to the dais. 4. Resolution No. 2005-128: Relating to Town Facilities; approving and authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement allowing Pima Community College to use Marana Meeting Facilities (Frank Cassidy) Upon motion by Vice Mayor Kai, seconded by Council Member McGorray Resolution No. 2005-128 was unanimously approved, with "The Town of Maran a reserves the right to relocate classroom space to other Town Facilities" added into the agreement. Mr. Reuwsaat addressed the Council and said that this was an opportunity for higher education to move into Marana. This will also give Pima Community College the ability to determine what their needs may be for a future campus site. MINUTES OF REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MARANA MUNICIPAL COMPLEX OCTOBER 4, 2005 5. Resolution No. 2005-129: Relating to Development; approving and authorizing a preliminary plat for Rancho Marana 154 Block 2 (Barbara Berlin) Vice Mayor Kai declared a conflict of interest and left the dais. Mr. Kish addressed the Council and stated that the applicant is requesting preliminary plat approval of a 140-lot detached home subdivision on approximately 32 acres within Rancho Marana. The proposed subdivision is located north of Moore Road and west of Tangerine Farms Road, and is located within the Rancho Marana West specific plan. The project will have access off of Moore Road, Tangerine Farms Road and Clark Farms Boulevard. On-site park and recreational requirements will be met and they will be landscaped, contain play structures with shade, and connect via a trail system. Upon motion by Council Member Blake, seconded by Council Member Comerford, Resolution No. 2005-129 was unanimously approved with Vice Mayor Kai abstaining due to a conflict of interest. Vice Mayor Kai returned to the dais. 6. Ordinance No. 2005.25: Relating to Water; adopting development impact fees for water; and providing for an effective date. (Brad DeSpain) Brad DeSpain, Utilities Director, addressed the Council and noted that the Council had reviewed this in June and again at a public hearing on September 6, 2005. The impact fees will be for renewable resources and gravity storage for fire protection. Upon motion by Council Member Escobedo, seconded by Council Member McGorray, Ordinance No. 2005.25 was unanimously approved. K. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSIONIPOSSmLE ACTION There were none. L. BOARDS. COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES 1. Resolution No. 2005-130: Relating to Boards and Commissions; approving the appointment of Larry Steckler to the Board of Adjustment (Mike Reuwsaat) Mr. Reuwsaat addressed the Council and stated that with the recent appointment of Jack Noble to the Planning and Zoning Commission, his position on the Board of Adjustment was open. Mr. Larry Steckler had expressed interest in the position. MINUTES OF REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MARANA MUNICIPAL COMPLEX OCTOBER 4, 2005 Upon motion by Council Member McGorray, seconded by Vice Mayor Kai, Council unanimously approved Resolution No. 2005-130, appointing Larry Steckler to a term on the Board of Adjustment expiring February 1, 2006. M. EXECUTIVE SESSIONS. 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. N. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS There were none. O. ADJOURNMENT Upon motion by Council Member Escobedo, seconded by Council Member Comerford, the Council voted unanimously to adjourn. The time was 7:35 p.m. CERTIFICATION I hereby certify that the foregoing are the true and correct minutes of the Marana Town Council meeting held on October 4,2005. I further certify that a quorum was present. ,\",UlllJ'l/p ~ oFM,q'~ ~. ...\. 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