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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09/18/2001 Regular Council Meeting MinutesMINUTES OF REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MARANA TOWN HALL SEPTEMBER 18, 2001 PLACE AND DATE Marana Town Hall, September 18, 2001 I. CALL TO ORDER By Mayor Sutton at 7:00 p.m. II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Led by Mayor Sutton III. INVOCATION/MOMENT OF SILENCE A moment of silence was observed in honor of the tragic events on September 11, 2001 in New York City, Washington, D.C., and Pennsylvania. IV. ROLL CALL COUNCIL Bobby Sutton, Jr. Mayor Present Herb Kai Vice Mayor Present Jim Blake Council Member Present Patti Comerford Council Member Present Tim Escobedo Council Member Present Ed Honea Council Member Present Carol McGorray Council Member Present STAFF Michael Hein Town Manager Michael Reuwsaat Assistant Town Manager Dan Hochuli Town Attorney Lynn Warde Documents Coordinator Attached is a list of public attendees. V. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Upon motion by Council Member Escobedo, seconded by Council Member Honea, the agenda was unanimously approved. MINUTES OF REGULAR COUNCIL 1~IEETING MARANA TOWN HALL SEPTEMBER 18, 2001 VI. ACCEPTANCE OF MINUTES Council Member Blake requested that a correction be made to the minutes for the August 21, 2001 Council meeting. Regarding Item IX. B. 1., Resolution No. 2001- 89, Woehlick Variance, he asked that the record reflect that the motion made by Vice Mayor Kai and seconded by Council Member McGorray was not to bring this matter back to Council at the second meeting in September but that it "was continued to a future Council meeting of an unspecified date." Upon motion by Council Member Blake, seconded by Council Member McGorray, the August 21, 2001 Council meeting minutes with the previously described correction were unanimously approved. Upon motion by Council Member Blake, seconded by Council Member Escobedo, the minutes for the September 4, 2001 meeting minutes were approved 6/0. Vice Mayor Kai abstained from the vote, as he was not present at the September 4, 2001 Council meeting. VII. CALL TO THE PUBLIC/ANNOUNCEMENTS Anthony Cerasani, resident, spoke before the Council about an illegal dumping problem in his neighborhood, the Silverbell Road and Sayante Way area. He pointed out that some type of barrier, such as telephone poles, was needed in order to prevent the public from accessing the Santa Cruz River to dispose of garbage. He explained that the Cortaro- Marana Irrigation District or the Town of Marana owned the easement in question. Mayor Sutton thanked Mr. Cerasani for bringing this problem to the attention of the Council. He said that Mr. DeGrood would look into the problem and, perhaps, a limited access barrier would be provided. Tim Koch, resident, spoke to the Council regarding his Honea Heights neighborhood and the problems he has encountered while living in this older Marana development. Mayor Sutton responded that Town staff would meet with Mr. Koch at a later date in order to explore different avenues available for inspiring and motivating community pride within the Honea Heights neighborhood. 2 MINUTES OF REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MARANA TOWN HALL SEPTEMBER 18, 2001 David Higbee, resident, spoke before the Council regarding the re-striping of a portion of Coachline Boulevard to include a bike lane and the installation of a sidewalk along the east side of this roadway as well. He emphasized that, with the rapid growth of the Continental Ranch area, these roadway amenities were the right thing to do for safety. Mayor Sutton pointed out that Mr. Higbee had done a lot of work on this subject and assured him that he would be made a part of the solution when Town staff had gathered all of the necessary information. Dan Hochuli announced the official formalization of Hochuli and Benavidez, Inc., making Thomas Benavidez a full partner in the Town Attorney's firm. Mayor Sutton announced that Jeff Hochuli, an avid golfer and son of Dan Hochuli, had made his first hole-in-one this past Sunday, September 16, 2001, on the number two hole at Skyline Country Club. The Mayor congratulated the younger Hochuli and suggested that he buy sodas for a large group of his friends in order to make the "ace" official. VIII. STAFF REPORTS There were no questions regarding staff reports. IX. GENERAL ORDER OF BUSINESS A. CONSENT AGENDA 1. Resolution No. 2001-101: Continental Ranch Sunflower Phase VI: Request for Approval of a 123-lot single family detached home subdivision Final Plat on 34.69 acres located within the Continental Ranch Specific Plan, on Parce141N, adjacent to Sunflower Phase II. This Property lies within a portion of the southwest quarter of Section 16, Township 12 South, Range 12 East. Property Owner/Applicant is Del Webb's Home Construction, Inc., 9155 N. Coachline Blvd., Marana, AZ 85743 (Joel Shapiro) 2. Resolution No. 2001-110: Agreement between the Central Arizona Water Conservation District (CAWCD) and the Town of Marana (Marana) for storage of Central Arizona Project (CAP) water at the Avra Valley : ~ Recharge Project (AVRP) and the Lower Santa Cruz Replenishment Project (LSCRP) (Brad DeSpain) MINUTES OF REGULAR COUNCIL I7EETING MARANA TOWN HALL SEPTEMBER 18, ?001 3. Resolution No. 2001-112: changes to Council-appointed advisory committees (Mike Hein) 4. Resolution No. 2001-113: request to relocate Tucson Greyhound Park Off-Track Betting facility from Old Father Inn to Silverado Steakhouse (Mike Hein) 5. Resolution No. 2001-115: request by Northwest Fire District to annex the Canyon Pass subdivision in Dove Mountain in order to provide fire protection services to residents (Mike Hein) 6. Resolution No. 2001-116: Final Plat for Quail Crossing II at Dove Mountain: Request for approval of a Final Plat consisting of 1301ots on approximately 39.30 acres within the Dove Mountain Specific Plan area. Identified as Assessor Parcel of Section 25, Township 11 South, Range 12 East. The Applicant is OPW & Associates, Inc., 7000 E. Tanque Verde, #37, Tucson, Arizona 85715. (Joel Shapiro) 7. Resolution No. 2001-118: Metro-Fitness: request for approval of a Development Plan on 3.48 acres of land located within the Continental Ranch Specific Plan on a portion of Parce163A northwest of the corner of Cortaro Road and Arizona Pavilions Road in a portion of Section 26, Township 12 South, Range 12 East. Applicant is The WLB Group, 4400 E. Broadway, Tucson, AZ 85711 8. Resolution No. 2001-119: approval of Development Agreement between the Town of Marana and H. B. Development Company (Jim DeGrood) 9. Resolution No. 2001-120 regarding the terrorist attack on the United States on September 11, 2001 (Mayor Sutton) Mayor Sutton advised that the resolution regarding Item IX. A. 3, Resolution No. 2001-112, changes to Council-appointed advisory committees, had been revised from the originally distributed resolution. Mr. Hochuli explained that the current resolution before the Council clarified that the committees being set up by the Town were standing committees and not advisory committees. The Mayor added that Item IX. A. 9, Resolution No. 2001-120, regarding the terrorist attack on the United States on September 11, 2001, had also "°" been revised. 4 MINUTES OF REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MARANA TO`R'N HALL SEPTEMBER 18, 2001 Upon motion by Council Member Escobedo, seconded by Vice Mayor Kai, the consent agenda with the aforementioned changes was unanimously approved. B. COUNCIL ACTION 1. Resolution No. 2001-102: Continental Reserve Block 9: Request for Approval of a 165-lot single family detached home subdivision Preliminary Plat on 37.55 acres located within the Pima Farms Specific Plan area. This property lies within Township 12 South, Range 12 East, Section 28, on the east side of Continental Loop Road, west of Artesiano Road. The Applicant is Monterey Homes, 4742 N. Oracle Road, Ste. 111, Tucson, Arizona (Joel Shapiro) Jim DeGrood spoke before the Council regarding this item. He explained that this project, the first preliminary plat for development within Continental Reserve, employed a new roadway cross-section that was designed to eliminate many of the drainage and street/sidewalk failure issues experienced in the past in Continental Ranch. He concluded by saying that the project was presented to the Planning Commission on August 22, 2001 and that unanimously approval was recommended to the Town Council. Upon motion from Vice Mayor Kai, seconded by Council Member Honea, Resolution No. 2001-102 with an addition was unanimously approved. The addition was to include a plat note stating that bars or lots located adjacent to the El Paso natural gas line would be notified of the existence of the gas line. 2. Resolution No. 2001-103: Continental Reserve Block 13: Request for Approval of a 76-lot single family detached home subdivision Preliminary Plat on 21.39 acres located within the Pima Farms Specific Plan area. This property lies within Township 12 South, Range 12 East, Section 28, on the north side of Continental Loop Road and west of Artesiano Road. The Applicant is the Genessee Company, 231 W. Giaconda Way, Ste. 123, Tucson, Arizona 85704 (Joel Shapiro) Mr. DeGrood said that this was the second parcel within Continental Reserve before the Council and that it also employed the roadway cross- , section design that was described earlier. Upon motion by Council Member Honea, seconded by Council Member Blake, Resolution No. 2001-103 was unanimously approved. 5 MINUTES OF REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MARANA TOWN HALL SEPTEMBER 18, 2001 3. Resolution No. 2001-104: Continental Ranch Parcel 63A: Request for approval of the Preliminary Plat fora 4-lot commercial subdivision on 8.93 acres within the Continental Ranch Specific Kevin Kish spoke before the Council regarding this item. He pointed out that the Metro Fitness Facility previously approved on the consent agenda was one of the commercial concerns planned for this parcel. Upon motion by Council Member Blake and a second by Council Member Honea, Resolution No. 2001-104 was unanimously approved. 4. Resolution No. 2001-109: to be a participating sponsor of the Tres Rios del Norte Feasibility Study in cooperation with the US Army Corps of Engineers and other local sponsors (Farhad Moghimi) Mike Reuwsaat explained that this item represented the culmination of a year of planning between the US Army Corps of Engineers, Pima County, the City of Tucson and the Town of Marana. He pointed out that the jurisdictions would spend athree-year period conducting an exhaustive study of the Santa Cruz River from Roger Road to Sanders Road and that the primary focus of the study would include flood control, groundwater recharge, restoration riparian habitat, and recreational and cultural resources. He stated that the US Army Core of Engineers planned to sponsor $5.8M of the cost and the remaining $3M would be shared by the local jurisdictions over the next four fiscal years. He commented that after completion of the study in fiscal 2006 and after evaluations and recommendations were made, the Town expected to reap valuable benefits such as the repair of the Santa Cruz River Levee along the Continental Ranch area, the possible funding for the Twin Peaks Bridge over the Santa Cruz River going into the interchange, the collection of necessary data needed for recovering recharge water, and funding for trails, parks and the development of ecosystems. He emphasized that these benefits allowed Marana to look toward the future and control its destiny and the destiny of the Santa Cruz River resource within the Towri s boundaries. He concluded by pointing out that the City of Tucson and Pima County had already passed this resolution and that it was now up to Marana, as the third party, to move the project forward. Mayor Sutton commented that the Council had been briefed on the long ,. process associated with the study. He said that the Town would substantially benefit from its participation in this project and that it was excellent for Marana to have received equal standing with the other participating entities. 6 MINUTES OF REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING 11IARANA TOWN HALL SEPTEMBER 18, 2001 Council Members Honea and Blake commended Mr. Reuwsaat and Mr. Moghimi for their outstanding performance during the negotiations for this project as well as for their continued success in representing the Town in all aspects of area-wide operations. Upon motion by Council Member Blake, seconded by Council Member Honea, Resolution No. 2001-109 was unanimously approved. 5. Resolution No. 2001-117: Cancion De La Luna Preliminary Plat: Request for approval of an 88-lot Preliminary Subdivision Plat on 23.33 acres within Continental Ranch Parcel 42, located on Coachline Boulevard northwest of Drainageway #2, within a portion of Section 16, Township 12 South, Range 12 East. Property Owner/Applicant is Pulte Homes, 7493 N. Oracle Road, Suite 115, Tucson, AZ 85704 (Joel Shapiro) Mr. Kish outlined this item to the Council and said that the Planning Commission recommended this for approval on August 29, 2001. He pointed out that there was one condition associated with the resolution and that was that the site should have all weather vehicular access prior to the model homes being open to the public. Upon motion by Council Member Honea, seconded by Council Member Blake, Resolution No. 2001-117 was unanimously approved. 6. Executive Session: Pursuant to A.R.S. § 38-431.03(A)(4) for discussion and consultation with the Town Attorney in order to consider the Town's position and instruct its attorney regarding pending litigation in Tortolita vs. Town of Marana (Dan Hochuli) Upon motion by Council Member Escobedo, seconded by Council Member McGorray, approval to go into executive session was unanimous. The time was 7:40 p.m. At 8:10 p.m., Mayor Sutton reconvened the Council meeting with all Council Members present and seated at the dais. 7. Discussion and staff direction regarding Tortolita vs. Town of Marana and Green et al vs. City of Tucson (Dan Hochuli) ~, Council Member Blake moved that the Town Attorney be authorized to intervene and represent the Towri s interest in the Aspen Green vs. Tucson case and the Lowell vs. Tucson case. This motion was seconded by Council Member Honea and carried unanimously. MINUTES OF REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MARANA TOWN HALL SEPTEMBER 18, 2001 C. MAYOR AND COUNCIL'S REPORT Council Member Comerford thanked the Council and other guests for attending a surprise birthday party for Council Member Blake that was held earlier in the evening at the Community Center. She commended the Mayor for his wonderful address to her church prayer meeting on September 11, 2001, in honor of the tragic attack that occurred in New York City at the World Trade Center. Mayor Sutton commented on the tragic events of the past week after the terrorist attack and stated that he felt privileged to be a member of such a great community as Marana. He reported that the sign dedication at the Ora Mae Harn District Park went well and that a comforting patriotic air was present during the ceremonies. He concluded his report by wishing Council Member Blake a happy birthday. D. MANAGERS' REPORT There were no reports. ,~.... X. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS There were no items presented for future agendas at this time. Mayor Sutton announced that he would be in Casa Grande for the next two weeks if anyone needed to reach him for Town business. XI. ADJOURNMENT Upon motion by Council Member Blake and seconded by Council Member Escobedo, unanimous approval to adjourn was given. The time was 8:20 p.m. CERTIFICATION I hereby certify that the foregoing are the true and correct minutes of the Marana Town Council meeting held on September 18, 2001. I further certify that a quorum was present, and that Council approved these minutes upon the motion of Council Member Ed Honea, seconded by Council Member Carol McGorray. ~~~~I~~~~~~ ~~~~`~g11111/ll~iB~~ /' h~m COH~ 7'f y°~ celyn . Entz, Town Clerk .~ ~. ® ` ~~`°~ l,~~~~fJ6111-1~````~ ~~~~~d~„ ~~~w~e .~ ~ ~'~ Council Meeting Attendees Name Address "~,~~y J f• % . i~e.~a ~~ t£ PL rC.tcSo:/ ~Z ~~ "~-y L Z ~; 3 J ` Council Mecting Attendees //~~ Name Address