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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03/16/1999 Regular Council Meeting Minutes.MINUTES OF REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MARANA TOWN COUNCIL MARCH 16, 1999 II. III. IV. PLACE AND DATE Marana Town Hall, March 16, 1999 CALL TO ORDER By Vice Mayor Bobby Sutton at 7:04 P.M. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Led by Vice Mayor Bobby Sutton INVOCATION Led by Captain Paul Ruehl, Salvation Army ROLL CALL COUNCIL Ora Harn Bobby Sutton, Jr. Ed Honea Herb Kai Sherry Millner Michael Reuwsaat Roxanne Ziegler Mayor Excused Vice Mayor Present Council Member Present Council Member Present Council Member Present Council Member Excused Council Member Present STAFF Michael Hein Dan Hochuli Diane Mangialardi Brad DeSpain Jane Johnson Dave After Town Manager Town Attorney Acting Town Clerk Utilities Director Human Resources Director Public Works Director APPROVAL OF AGENDA A motion was made by Ed Honea, seconded by Roxanne Ziegler, to approve the agenda. The motion carried 510. VI. ACCEPTANCE OF MINUTES Minutes of Regular Council Meeting - March 2, 1999 A motion was made by Herb Kal, seconded by Roxanne Ziegler, to accept the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held on March 2, 1999. Motion carried 5/0. M.IN UTES OF REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MARANA TOWN CO'UNCIL .MARCH 16, 1999 VII. VIII. IX. CALL TO THE PUBLIC/ANNOUNCEMENTS At this time, any member of the public is allowed to address the Town Council on any issue not already on tonight's agenda. The speaker may have up to three (3) minutes to speak. Any persons wishing to address the Council must complete a speaker card (located at the rear of the Council Chambers) and deliver it to the Town Clerk prior to this agenda item being called. Pursuant to the Arizona Open Meeting Law, the speaker's comments may not be considered, discussed, or even answered by the Council at this meeting, but may, at the discretion of the Town, be placed on a future agenda for discussion/action. Council Member Roxanne Ziegler reminded the Council and public of the upcoming Founders' Day festivities for March 20th with a VIP Breakfast beginning at 7:30 A.M. and the parade beginning at 10:00 A.M. There were no other public announcements. STAFF REPORTS Vice Mayor Sutton inquired if there were any questions concerning the Staff Reports. There were none. GENERAL ORDER OF BUSINESS A. Consent Agenda 1. Resolution No. 99-25 Canvass of Town of Marana Primary Election held on March 9, 1999 (Diane Mangialardi) Resolution No. 99-24 - Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc. #344, Lot 1 of Continental Ranch Business Park Release of Performance Bond No. 15851572 for Lot 1, and Continental Ranch Business Park, Lot 6 (aka Foti Fuels) Release of Assurance Agreement, Trust No. 4759, and acceptance of public improvements for maintenance. (Dave After) Resolution No. 99-30 - Request by Del Webb's Coventry Homes that the Town of Marana accept Coachline Boulevard Phase I improvements (from station 49+74.11+ to station 90+32+) into the street maintenance system. (Dave After) A motion was made by Ed Honea, seconded by Roxanne Ziegler, to accept the consent agenda as written. Motion passed 5/0. MIN UTES OF REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MARANA TOWN COUNCIL MARCH 16, 1999 B. Resolution No. 99-27 - Adoption of the Marana Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) (Jerry Flannery) Jerry Flannery briefly explained the history of the Capital Improvement Plan and offered his assistance to answer any questions that may arise from the Council. Councilman Ed Honea asked that two amendments be made to the final draft of the CIP. One amendment that would move the 99/12, Continental Ranch Regional Park, forward one full year so that funding for the first phase will be taken from the 1999/2000 Budget and the planning will be done this year. The second amendment to the CIP is adding a handicap accessible van for the Marana Police Department. Councilman Ed Honea made a motion to pass Resolution No. 99-27 with amendments to the CIP as stated. The motion was seconded by Herb Kai. Motion passed 510. Resolution No. 99-23 - Request for a variance to Title 21, Flood Plain and Erosion Hazard Management Code, by Jerry Murray and Eva Murray, property owners and applicants. (Mayor and Council sitting as the Floodplain Management Board) (Dave After) A motion was made by Ed Honea to approve the Resolution with approval of Option #2, seconded by Bobby Sutton. Motion passed unanimously. 510. D. Resolution No. 99-28; Quality Inn at Continental Ranch Request for approval of a development Plan for a Quality Inn Hotel on a Portion of Lot 4, Continental Ranch Business Park located west of Cracker Barrel Road and north of Hospitality Road on a portion of the West ~A of Section 26, Township 12 South, Range 12 East. Owner/Developer is Parras LLC. cio Pat Fussell & Associates, P.O. Box 30668, Flagstaff, AZ 86003. (Jerry Flannery) A motion was made by Herb Kal, seconded by Ed Honea, to approve the resolution. Motion passed 510. Resolution No. 99-29 - Continental Ranch Sunflower, Phase IV request for approval of a 99 lot single family detached home subdivision preliminary plat on 22.90 acres located in a portion of the Northeast % of Section 20, Township 12 South, Range 12 East. (Jerry Flannery) A motion was made by Roxanne Ziegler, seconded by Ed Honea, to approve the resolution. The motion passed 5/0. M IN UTES OF REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING iMARANA TOWN COUNCIL MARCH '16, 1999 Ordinance No. 99.06; Northern Corridor Annexation - Consideration and approval of the annexation comprising a portion of the Interstate 10 and Union Pacific Railroad rights-of-way. The annexation includes portions of Sections 7, 8, 16, 17, 21 and 22, Township 11 South, Range 11 East, Gila and Salt River Meridian, Pima County, Arizona. This annexation consists of approximately 240 acres. (Jerry Flannery) A motion was made by Ed Honea, seconded by Roxanne Ziegler to approve the ordinance. Motion passed 5/0. G. Pima Association of Governments Regional Council Meeting - Review for discussion and direction. (Mike Hein) There was no discussion. H. State Legislative Issues - Discussion/Direction/Action regarding all pending bills before the Legislature. (Mike Hein) Mike Hein briefly commented on the status of the state shared revenue issues. Mr. Hein stated that Governor Jane Hull adamantly supported shared revenues being maintained at the current 15.8% for two years and then dropping to 15% in 2001. He added that future budgeting precautions had been discussed with Roy Cuaron, Director of Finance. Mike Hein discussed the incorporation bill presently in circulation and possible solutions to this regional issue while still adhering to the 1961 legislation requiring permission from abutting communities. Councilman Ed Honea commented that he had met with Representative Huffman regarding this issue. He added that Marana should take a leadership role and support Casas Adobes' attempt to incorporate but to try to accomplish this without superceding the 1961 bill. Mr. Hein agreed with Councilman Honea and added that if left to the courts for a decision, this issue could take as long as five years to decide. He stated that there would be a regional benefit to the Casas Adobes incorporation as far as shared revenues to the region. If the incorporation fails, then there is at least clarity and the relief of the litigation and settlement to the issue. Mr. Hein again urged the Council to direct staff to proceed to draft a letter to Casas Adobes showing the receptiveness of Marana to support their incorporation efforts under the 1961 law. He advised writing letters to state legislators and Governor Hull expressing Marana's desire to work for a regional solution. Mr. Hein cautioned that this should be done before state legislative action is taken to worsen the situation. Vice-Mayor Bobby Sutton stated that Tucson's legal case was concerning the constitutionality of the 1961 law and he agreed with the Town Manager that Marana should come forward and support Casas Adobes if they wanted to incorporate under the 1961 law. Councilman Herb Kal questioned if it would require the City of Tucson to concur with the other two entities or if then would they have to hold their own election without City approval. 4 MINUTES OF REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING 'MARANA TOWN COUNCIL MARCH 16, 1.999 Mr. Hein answered that following the intent and letter of the law of the 1961 law without radical redrawing of boundaries would require the consent of the City of Tucson. Mr. Hein added that Marana was being looked upon by many as a community with long-term vision, and it would be consistent for Marana to express to Casas Adobes, the State of Arizona and other jurisdictions to look at and explore this possibility if the citizens of Casas Adobes are truly sincere about incorporation. He added that this would solve not only a local issue but a state-wide issue as well in that it would relieve the state Legislature from any burden dealing with these types of laws. Mr. Hein also stated that Phoenix, Flagstaff, Prescott, Scottsdale, Yuma, Gilbert and other communities are very concerned about any encroachment or challenges to the 1961 law for the same reasons as Marana. He said that boundaries should make sense to provide public services, not for political gerrymandering, and it is an opportunity to follow the law. Council Member Roxanne Ziegler recommended following this course and allowing Casas Adobes to take this issue to the people and incorporate. Vice- Mayor Bobby Sutton concluded the discussion by commenting that everyone would benefit by following this direction. Councilman Ed Honea suggested that the draft letter is signed by all of the Town Council to indicate the importance of this issue and to make a statement from Marana. I. Mayorand Council's Report Councilman Kal reported that he and Mayor Ham had attended a luncheon meeting with Supervisors Sharon Bronson and Dan Eckstrom. Mr. Kal said that the Pima County lawsuit with the City of Tucson over the recharging of the effluent water was discussed and Mayor Harn may possibly bring it up at a later Council session for discussion. Councilman Ed Honea reported meeting with Representative Steve Huffman and that he was very impressed with Mr. Huffman's interest in Marana. Vice Mayor Bobby Sutton reported that he would be attending the State Legislature session on Thursday, March 18, and would be glad to ask any questions the Council Members might send. Mr. Sutton remarked on his recent campaign and subsequent election as Mayor. The Mayor-elect also stated that he had met with Representative Jim Kolbe at the Town Hall meeting on March 13th. G. Manacjer's Report Mike Hein recognized some of the outstanding work of the Town Staff including Jerry Flannery's appointment to the Growing Smarter Subcommittee and Joel Svoboda being appointed by the Govemor to the Arizona Plumbing Code Commission. Mr. Hein added that Paul Benales has been appointed by the Pima County Supervisors to the Superior Court as a Judge Pro Tern. MINUTES OF REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MARANA TOWN COUNCIL MARCH 16, 1999 VII. VI. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Council Member Sherry Millner requested that a new Town Clerk be appointed as soon as possible. Councilman Herb Kai would like discussion time set aside at the next Council meeting for an audit summary compiled by the Town's certified public accountants concerning anything that might need attention. ADJOURNMENT A motion was made by Ed Honea, seconded by Roxanne Ziegler to adjourn. Motion carried 510. Time 7:38 P.M. CERTIFICATION I hereby certify that the foregoing minutes are Marana Town Council held on March16, 1999. present. ~G~~LERK the true and correct minutes of the I further certify that a quorum was 6