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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07/20/1999 Regular Council Meeting Minutes'MINUTES 'OF'REGULKR COUNCIL .MEETING · . MARANA·TOWN COUNCIL JULY 20, i999 II. III. IV. PLACE AND DATE Marana Town Hall July 20, 1999 CALL TO ORDER By Mayor Bobby Sutton at 7:01 p.m. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Led by Mayor Sutton INVOCATION Led by Vice Mayor Mike Reuwsaat ROLL CALL COUNCIL Bobby Sutton, Jr. Mike Reuwsaat Ed Honea Herb Kai Ora Mae Ham Roxanne Ziegler Jim Blake Mayor Vice Mayor Council Member Council Member Council Member Council Member Council Member Present Present Present Present Present Present Present STAFF Michael Hein Dan Hochuli Jocelyn Entz Jerry Flannery Jim DeGrood Joel Shapiro Roy Cuaron Town Manager Town Attorney Town Clerk Development Services Administrator Town Engineer Planning Director Finance Director APPROVAL OF AGENDA Upon motion by Vice Mayor Reuwsaat and seconded by Council Member Honea, the agenda was approved as written 7/0. MINUTES OF. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MARANA TOWN COUNCIL JULY 20, 1999 VI. ACCEPTANCE OF MINUTES Minutes of Regular Council Meeting - July 6, 1999 Upon motion made by Council Member Ham and seconded by Council Member Honea, the minutes of the July 6, 1999 Regular Council meeting were approved 6/0. Council Member Ziegler abstained. VII. VIII. IX. CALL TO THE PUBLIC/ANNOUNCEMENTS Council Member Ham informed the Council and public that a ribbon cutting ceremony for the opening of the Senior Center was scheduled for August 3,1999 from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. She urged everyone to attend the opening. Mayor Sutton introduced Eddie McComb, a Marana High School honors student, and spoke briefly about the youth's accomplishments in the go-kart-racing field. Mr. McComb was seeking assistance from the Council and Mayor Sutton presented him with a $100 check from the Youth Assistance Fund to aid him in his racing efforts. He has competed locally as well as nationally, and this financial sponsorship will help fund his upcoming trip to Nebraska for a national championship race. Council Member Ziegler thanked the Council and Town staff for the thoughtful condolences sent at the passing of her stepmother last week. She commented that the flowers sent by the Town were beautiful and all the support and prayers meant a great deal during her time of sorrow. There were no further announcements or calls to the public. STAFF REPORTS There were no questions regarding the staff reports. CONSENT 1. Resolution No. 99-76, the naming of "Sewa Voo'o' in Yoeme Pueblo for the private access drive located in Township 11 South, Range 11 East, Section 27, lying approximately 433.79 ft. north of Barnett Road (James DeGrood) 2. Resolution No. 99-81, Consideration of recommendation to State Liquor Board for a #12 (Restaurant) Liquor License for Rubio's Restaurants, Inc., on behalf of Rubio's Baja Grill, located at 7077 N. Thornydale Road, Tucson, AZ 85741 (Jocelyn Entz) 3. Resolution No. 99-82 - Approval of name change from Avra Valley Airport to Marana Northwest Regional Airport to comply with Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) requirements. (Dick Gear) · · i/MiNUTES OF ·REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MARANA TOWN COUNCIL " .. JUiLY 20,: 1999 Upon motion made by Vice Mayor Reuwsaat and seconded by Council Member Ziegler, the consent agenda was approved 7/0. X. GENERAL ORDER OF BUSINESS Recognition of outgoing Planning & Zoning Commission members Wheeler Abbett, Dorothy Sharnetsky and Al Taylor (Mayor Sutton) Mayor Sutton congratulated the outgoing Planning & Zoning Commission members for their community support, service, and dedicated citizenship. The Mayor presented each of the commissioners with a framed Acknowledgement of Service certificate. Council Member Honea commented that each of these members had shown outstanding diligence and devotion to Marana and that all three were instrumental in steering Marana's direction toward success over the years. B. Update on 4th of July event at Avra Valley Airport (Jack Neubeck) Jack Neubeck gave a brief overview of the successful 4· of July event at the Avra Valley Airport. Mr. Neubeck thanked the Marana Explorers, the Marana Police Department, the Public Works and Parks and Recreation Departments, Gary Abrams and the Tucson Aero Service, the Arizona Rangers, the Stockman's Bank, as well as all of the sponsors. He continued by thanking several individuals including Sandy Groseclose, Billie Oakley, Kelle Elliott, and Jackie Pessina for their tireless efforts on this project. He stated that an estimated crowd of 15,000 to 20,000 attended the festivities inside the airport grounds and an additional 5,000 to 10,000 spectators lined the adjacent roads to view the fireworks display. At this time, Mr. Neubeck turned the podium over to Kelle Elliott, Executive Director of the Marana Chamber of Commerce, who elaborated on the financial breakdown of the income and expenses of the 4z of July event. A printed handout has been made a part of this official record. Ms. Elliott pointed out that entertainment and security were the largest expenses, which included fencing for the airport grounds, parking, and directional signage. She added that there were expenses such as wristbands, shirts, vests, etc., which will not be necessary for next year's event. Ms. Elliott stated that the participating vendors did extremely well and most sold out of their food by 8:00 p.m. She noted that the barbecue vendor had served over 8,000 meals and another food vendor had sold more in 3 hours than was usually sold in an entire weekend at their store. In conclusion, she stated that the comments received about the event by spectators, vendors, sponsors, or volunteers were extremely positive. Ms. Elliott and Sandy Groseclose composed a questionnaire that was mailed to the participating vendors to solicit their suggestions for improving next year's celebration. · .. .MINUTES. OF REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING ' : .... ' MARANA TOWN couNcIL · . . JULY'20, 1'999 Mayor Sutton commented that he was proud to be at the gavel as Mayor for the first 4z of July celebration at the Marana Northwest Regional Airport. He added that the fireworks were spectacular. Public Hearing Resolution No. 99-84 - Request to amend the Future Development Plan Map within the Marana General Plan: Consideration of approval of a request to amend the Future Development Plan Map within the Town of Marana General Plan. Proposed amendments generally include: changing land use designation from "Open Space: Agriculture" to "Community Development Zone" north of the new Santa Cruz River bank protection between Honea Heights and Postvale Road and around the Town Center, updating the Town boundary, updating land use designations within Specific Plans to more accurately reflect underlying land use categories, updating land use designations to more accurately reflect underlying zoning, and giving the Avra Valley Airport a Land Use designation where there currently is none. The applicants are Diamond Key homes, 2111 E. Highland Avenue, Suite 440, Phoenix, AZ 85016, and the Town of Marana (Joel Shapiro). Jerry Flannery spoke briefly about the issue in front of the Council and commented that this was the first significant amendment made to the Marana General Plan. He stated that the Town staff felt that the compatibility of the General Plan with the land use plan needed reevaluation. Mayor Sutton called for a motion to go into public hearing. Upon motion by Council Member Harn and seconded by Council Member Honea, the public hearing was approved 7/0. There were no questions or discussions from the public and Mayor Sutton called for a motion to end the public hearing. Upon a motion by Vice Mayor Reuwsaat and seconded by Council Member Ziegler, leaving the public hearing was approved 7/0. Upon a motion made by Vice Mayor Reuwsaat and seconded by Council Member Ziegler, the request to amend the Future Development Plan Map within the Marana General Plan was approved unanimously 7/0. Public Hearing Ordinance No. 99.20 - Request to amend the Tangerine Hills Specific Plan by Sharpe and Associates~ Inc.: Consideration of Approval of a request to amend the Tangerine Hills Specific Plan. As proposed, these amendments would 1) allow clustering of lots to preserve open space and natural drainageways provided maximum dwelling units is not exceeded; 2) allow the use of Town approved roadway cross-sections to be used in lieu of those in the Specific Plan; and 3) allow Residential development in Commercial/Office land use classifications provided maximum, dwelling units is not exceeded. Property is within a portion of the N1/2 of Section 1, T12N, R12E, and consists of MINUTES OF REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MARANA TOWN COUNCIl, J U LY 20, ! 999 approximately 196 acres and lies south of Tangerine between Dove Mountain Road alignment and Camlno de Manaha. The Application is Sharpe and Associates, 4780 N. Rocky Crest Place, Tucson, AZ 85750 (Joel Shapiro) Upon motion by Council Member Kai with a second by Council Member Honea, the Council approved a public hearing 7/0. Jerry Flannery briefly explained the proposed changes to the Tangerine Hills Specific Plan and that these amendments would essentially create a more environmentally sensitive project. Mayor Sutton asked for the public to come forward and speak before the Council on this issue. Larry O'Day stated his concerns about possible repercussions to the terrain and native plant vegetation if the residential density was lowered from 1 residence per 3.3 acre to 1 house per acre. Mr. O'Day also stated his concern about the destruction of trees that play an essential role in the natural habitat of the native animal life. Bill Schisler spoke before the Council about his concerns with the residential density, allowing of commercial properties within the residential area without available support services, and the destruction of ironwood trees and saguaro cacti with the development of this area. Dorothy Sharnetsky stated her concerns about the loss of the native wildlife and the destruction of the natural washes due to land clearing associated with this development. She stated that with the development of Tortolita, many of the natural washes were destroyed and the remaining washes were overloaded with the annual monsoon water flows. Gerald Woehlck stated his property was zoned for commercial use but that he favored the Town's allowance for residential use provided the maximum dwelling units was not exceeded. Jay Woehlck stated his support for residential development in commercial/office areas as well. He agreed that there were not enough residences in the area to support a business at this time. There were no further comments from the public. Vice Mayor Reuwsaat made a motion to end the public hearing. This motion was seconded by Council Member Blake and approved 7/0. MiNUTES'0F REGULAR COUNCIL'MEETING "" .. MARANA TOWN COUNCIL JULY 20( 1999 Joel Shapiro, Planning Director, stated that these revisions had been addressed at a Planning & Zoning Commission meeting on May 26,1999 and were approved. He stated that this development would require further consultation with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife department with specific references to the cactus ferruginous pygmy- owl and that his recommendation for the Council was approval of this request. Council Member Honea commented that he was not opposed to clustering but that he was concerned with the possible addition of over 600 children to the Marana Unified School District. He further stated his concerns with the absence of commercial properties to provide required services to this development and the lack of a recreational area for the approximately 1,700 residents. He concluded by requesting that language be placed in the proposed ordinance that permitted the Town to provide potable water services or to drill a well. Vice Mayor Reuwsaat requested that the commercially zoned properties not be converted to residentially zoned properties because of the sales tax revenue needed to support the residential development and that recreational areas be provided for necessary buffering of the area. He further agreed with Council Member Honea that specific language be placed in the ordinance to ensure the Town's ability to control the water services. Council Member Kai asked Ryan Bale, representing the applicant Sharpe & Associates, several questions about the sewer system provisions as well as inquiring about septic systems in the area. Mr. Bale replied that over half of the area's residents were on a septic system. A general discussion followed among the Council members, Town staff and the applicant regarding the questions and concerns brought before the Council. Upon motion made by Council Member Honea and seconded by Council Member Ham, the ordinance with amendments was approved 7/0. The changes to the ordinance were that Item #3 per the request be denied with the provision that the Woehlck property also known as the SE 1/4, NE 1/4, NW 1/4 of section 1 Township 12 S, Range 12 E, be revised from commercial office to residential with limitation of one residence per parcel and compliance with the Marana Master Parks and Open Space plan. Also, plans for water and sewer service shall appear before Council for final approval. Upon a motion by Council Member Honea, seconded by Council Member Ham, the Council approved a short recess 7/0. The time was 8:20 p.m. At 8:35 p.m., Mayor Sutton reconvened the Council meeting with all members present. Resolution No. 99-80 -Silverbell Hills Estates: Release of Assurance Agreements (Jim DeGrood) MINUTES OF' REGULAR. COUNCIL MEETING ' .... i, MARANA TOWN COUNCIL .... JULY 20,. 1999. · · ... Council Member Kai declared a conflict of interest concerning this item and did not participate in the following action by the Council. A completed Statement of Agenda Conflict form has been made a permanent part of this record. Jim DeGrood, Acting Town Engineer, briefly summarized the resolution before the Council. There was no further discussion. Fe Upon motion by Council Member Ham, seconded by Council Member Blake, Resolution No. 99-80 was approved 6/0. General Discussion and Authorization to Meet with Credit Rating and Insurance Agencies Regarding Potential Bond Sales. Mr. Hein stated that Roy Cuaron, Finance Director, had encapsulated all the pertinent information on the blue sheet for this item and that meeting with credit rating and insurance agencies regarding the assessment of the Town's credit worthiness was an important first step for Marana. Mr. Hein further stated that this was the initial stage in a process of evaluation to determine the Town's bond rating. Upon motion by Vice Mayor Reuwsaat and seconded by Council Member Blake, approved unanimously 7/0. G. Executive Session He Upon motion by Council Member Honea, seconded by Council Member Ham, an executive session was approved 7/0. The time was 8:44 p.m. At 9:03 p.m., Mayor Sutton reconvened the Council meeting with all members present on the dais. Resolution No. 99-78 - Resolution finding that a public need exists for a drainage way on private property, and finding that private property must be acquired for construction of the drainage way, and authorizing the use of the power of eminent domain for the acquisition of all private property necessary for the drainage way (Dan Hochuli). Mr. Hein turned the discussion over to Dan Hochuli, Town Attorney, and it was recommended that the Council continue this item to the August 3,1999 Council meeting. Upon motion made by Vice Mayor Reuwsaat and seconded by Council Member Honea, a continuance of Item X. H. Resolution No. 99-78 was unanimously approved 7/0. MINUTES OF 'REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MARANA TOWN COUNCIL · .JULY 20, i999 ' Resolution No. 99-79 - adoption of amendments to the Saguaro Springs Development Agreement between the Town of Marana and Best Associates II, L.L.C. (Dan Hochuli) Mr. Hochuli gave a brief explanation of the resolution before the Council. There was no further discussion. Upon motion by Council Member Ziegler, seconded by Council Member Blake, Item X. I. Resolution No. 99-79 was approved 7/0. Discussion/Direction: Pima Association of Governments Management Committee Agenda (Mike Hein) Mr. Hein gave a brief overview of the activities and agendas of PAG over the last several weeks, which included mostly transportation issues. Council Member Ham stated that monies would be made available to Pima County to be utilized in a regional transportation project benefiting northwest Pima County. She further stated that this project would be transportation related and was required to be shelf ready at the time of funding. There was no further discussion at this time. K. Mayor and Council's Report Council Member Blake stated that he had received an invitation to the 32nd annual Big League World Series. The invitation is for all VIP guests from the Council and Town staff. The event will be held at Hi Corbett field on August 8, 1999 at 6:00 p.m. He concluded by stating that this event would be carried nationally on ESPN cable channel. Council Member Ham commented again on the grand opening of the Senior Center and stated that the formation of a senior advisory committee had been recommended. She concluded by asking each council member to supply one name to serve on this committee. Mayor Sutton reported that he had lunch with Mayor Tom Hessler of Sierra Vista and that the two had discussed mutual interests of their respective communities. He stated that the City of Sierra Vista was also entangled in the endangered species act and that regional cooperation was required by all southern Arizona communities to successfully emerge from these sensitive times. L. Manager's Report Mr. Hein gave a brief report concerning the Y2K report, future MIS operations, building inspection activities per each inspector, and new employees; status. XI. · MINUTES'OF.REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING'. · ' . MARANA TOWN COUNCIL JULY. 20, 1999.' · FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Mayor Sutton requested that Town staff have a Y2K contingency plan in place to protect Marana residents even though we are in compliance with government requirements. Additionally, the Mayor stated that the number of girls going out for soccer next year was likely to increase dramatically in light of the U.S. Women's world soccer victory. Vice Mayor Reuwsaat inquired about the plans for a zoning workshop. Mr. Hein replied that this meeting was tentatively scheduled for the second week in August and that an in-depth memo would be forthcoming from Jerry Flannery, Development Services Administrator. XII. ADJOURNMENT Council Member Honea made a motion to adjourn. The motion was seconded by Council Member Kai and approved 7/0 at 9:12 p.m. CERTIFICATION I hereby certify that the foregoing minutes are the true and correct minutes of the Marana Town Council meeting held on July 6, 1999. I further certify that a quorum was present.