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PLACE AND DATE
Marana Town Hall, August '18, 1998
CA LL TO ORDER
By Mayor Ora Harn at 7:05 P.M.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Led by Mayor Ora Ham
INVOCATION
Led by Paul Ruehl, Sr. of the Salvation Army
ROLL CALL
COUNCIL
Ora Ham
Bobby Sutton, Jr.
Ed Honea
Herb Kai
Sherry Millner
Michael Reuwsaat
Roxanne Ziegler
Mayor
Vice Mayor
Council Member
Council Member
Council Member
Council Member
Council Member
STAFF
Michael Hein
Sandy Grosedose
Jane Johnson
Roy Cuaron
Dave Atler
Jerry Flannery
Dan Hochuli
Brad DeSpain
Town Manager
Town Clerk
Human Resource Director
Finance Director
Town Engineer
Planning Director
Town Attorney
Utilities Director
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APPROVAL OF AGENDA
A motion was made by Ed Honea, seconded by Vice Mayor Sutton, to
approve the agenda as written. The motion carried 7/0.
ACCEPTANCE OF MINUTES
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Sutton, seconded by Ed Honea, to
accept the Minutes of Regular Council Meeting of August 4, 1998. The
motion carried 7/0.
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VI1. CALL TO THE PUBLIC/ANNOUNCEMENTS
Bill Schisler, 12561 N. White, complemented the Council and Staff on
the fine job they were doing and to continue getting information out to the
pub{lc regarding street maintenance.
Roy Cuaron, the Finance Director introduced the Vice President and
Branch Manager of Stockmen's Bank, Mr. Jim Cosbey.
Dave After, the Town Engineer introduced a new employee AIfonzo
Rodriguez.
Mayor Ham announced that theTown of Marana has it's first 20 year
employee, Lily Grijalva. The week of August 31, 1998 through September
5, 1998, will be declared Lily Grijalva Week. (Mayor Harn proceeded to
read the Proclamation to the audience.)
VIII. STAFF REPORTS
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Dave After stated that due to pool clean-ups and mechanical problems,
refunds were made to families who had signed up for the Marana Pool
Summer Program.
GENERAL ORDER OF BUSINESS
A. Consent A,qenda
1. Resolution No. 98.92 - Authorizing the Establishment of
Banking relations with the Stockmen's Bank (Roy Cuaren)
2. Adoption of Resolution No, 98-91;The Canyon at Dove
Mountain - Request for Approval of a 52-Lot Single Family
Detached Home Subdivision Preliminary Plat on 85.55 Acres
Located East of Dove Mountain Boulevard approximately 2.5
Miles North of Tangerine Road in a Portion of Sections 13 and
24, Township 11 South, Range 12 East and Sections 18 and 19,
Township 11 South, Range 13 East Property Owner/Developer
is Cottonwood Properties, Inc., 3567 E. Sunrise Drive, Suite
219, Tucson, AZ 85718. (Jerry Flannery)
3. Resolution No. 98-89 - Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA)
Between the Central Arizona Water Conservation District
(CAWCD), the Pima County Flood Control District (District) and
the Town of Marana (Brad DeSpain)
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Sutton, and seconded by Ed
Honea, moved to accept the Consent Agenda as written. The motion
carried 7/0.
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B. PUBLIC HEARING;Resolution No. 98-79; General Plan Amendment-
Consideration of the Adoption of an Amendment to the Marana General
Plan, Expanding the Urbanizing Boundary and Establishing a Position
Statement on Zoning, Such Statement Defining The Town's Philosophy
on Zoning, Including, But Not Limited to, Spot and Strip Zoning,
Residential Zoning, Commercial Zoning and Industrial Zoning (Jerry
Flannery)
Mayor Harn stated that Council is now in Public Hearing".
Mike Hein stated town staff uses the General Plan as a guideline and
from time to time the General Plans needs to be updated. Staff believes
that this is an appropriate time to amend the General Plan and listen to
input from the public and any issues or questions. Staff recommends no
action be taken until responses from staff to the questions received.
Jerry Flannery informed the Council that this item was presented to the
Planning Commission in May (the Marana Town Council adopted
General Plan on February 4, 1997). The main objective for the
amendment to the General Plan is to set regulations objectives,
limitations and guidance for reviewing rezones. This amendment consists
of two pads; the adjustment of the urbanizing boundary of the Town, as
delineated on the Urbanizing Boundary/Crescent Concept Plan Map and
the establishment of a Position Statement on Zoning.
Bill Schisler stated that the zoning surrounding the airport should be
carefully considered in the future. Mr. Schisler also mentioned that the
zoning in the older areas should be re-evaluated and updated.
A motion was made by Mike Reuwsaat, second by Vice Mayor Sutton, to
come out of Public Hearing. The motion carried 7~0.
Mike Reuwsaat requested the following information: (1) more
information regarding the recommendations that were made by the
annexation committee. (2) minutes of the P&Z for comment made and
how it evolved into the zoning statements (3) a copy of the urban
boundaries legislation/ordinances that were under consideration.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Sutton, and seconded by Mike
Reuwsaat and, to continue Resolution No. 98-79 until the information
has been put together by the staff and comes by back to Council. The
motion carried 7/0.
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Notification to Property Owners Federal Emer.qency Mana.qement
A.qency Mapped 100.Year Floodway-Discussion and Possible Action
(Dave Atler)
Mike Hein stated that over the last two and-one half years the Mayor and
Council, sitting as Floodplain Management Board, has received five
requests for variances based on properties in the floodway. Counci(
instructions and desires are to send a letter of notification to the property
owner within the floodway as to the ramification of the ownership in the
areas and alternatives.
A motion was made by Mike Reuwsaat, and seconded by Roxanne
Ziegler, to send letters of Notification to Property Owners Within Federal
Emergency Management Agency Mapped 100 year Floodway. The
motion carried 7/0.
Mike Reuwsaat amended the motion to send certified letters.
A motion was made by Mike Reuwsaat, and seconded by Roxanne
Zielger, to send letters of Notification to Property Owners Within the
Federal Emergency Management Agency Mapped 100-Year Floodway by
certified mail. The motion carried 7/0.
D. Trails and Linka.qes Master Plan Consultant Approval (Dave After)
Mike Hein stated that the Mayor and Council have been placed in a
position to come up with community facilities in regard to subdivisions and
trails. The Master Parks Plan was recently adopted and the Trails Plan
would be a supplement to that plan, providing the links to the different
accent of the communities to produce a trails and linkages plan. The
contract cost with McGann and Associates for the Trails Plan is $14,950.
This item has not been budgeted for this fiscal year, but an allocation from
the Town's contingency fund can be made to pay for the Plan.
A motion was made by Sherry Millner, seconded by Mike Reuwsaat, to
award the professional services contract to McGann and Associates to
prepare the Trails and Linkages Master Plan, and allocate $14,950 from
the Town's contingency budget to fund the preparation of this Plan. The
motion carried 7/0.
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E. Annexation Policy Statement (Mike Hein
Mike Hein stated that this represents the first large policy implementation
to come out of the Council retreat (The Annexation Policy Statement), via
the direction of the Mayor and Council. Staff has been instructed to
create a statement and policy to guide annexations in the future. There
are three criteria that staff, with Mayor and Council, will utilize as a guide
in working with the community.
· Willingness-to make sure the area being annex is willing
· Cost benefit analysis -areas that have a positive cost benefit to the
community
· Service Delivery- square off boundaries and have a more
recognizable outline. There may not be a cost benefit analysis bu~
there may be some other intangible benefit as far a community vision,
unity and harmony regarding the community.
Presently, the policy does not require the Council to take action on
annexations until after a map and blank petition are filed. Council then
has 30 days to hold a hearing. Staff is requesting the policy be formally
changed to require Council direction prior to staff filing the blank
petitions and maps.
Roxanne Ziegler requested to see the cost benefit analys~s.
Mike Hein stated that there hadn't been any active annexations for some
time, but staff has been refining the model and will set up a group
demonstration.
Mike Reuwsaat was pleased to see a statement developed that will
define the Town's policies and statements for the community to continue
to follow. Because of the simplicity of the Annexation Policy Statement, it
will definitely benefit our citizens, staff and Council in terms
of how they proceed with future proposals.
Mike Hein stated that this would also alleviate concerns of those citizens
outside the Town limits. People within the community understand that the
actions taken are based on a cost benefit analysis. Whereas, people
outside the community may have different interest and concerns and not
see the issue at hand.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Sutton, and seconded by Herb Kal,
that Council approve the attached Annexation Policy Statement. The
motion carried 7/0.
F. Ordinance 98-2'1 and Resolution No. 98-93 - Amending Chapter 11
(Offenses) of the Town Code to Add Provisions Prohibiting Graffiti
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and Penalties for Violations Within the Town Limits (Dan Hochuli
Dan Hochuli informed the Council that the goal is to have some local
implementation. Some of the State law has been duplicated on a local
level to created the Town's own law. This has been modeled after the
City of Tucson Ordinance, and our Town code will have a few
components:
· Graffiti will be prohibited in the Town
· Prosecution will be processed in the Town's court
· Probation will be serviced by the Town's probation department
· Penalties, fines and restitution in the Town's court
· Graffiti is a Class One misdemeanor. A Class One misdemeanor is
punishable with a maximum sentence of 6-months' imprisonment and
up to a $25,000 or three years' probation or any combination.
· An Abatement Program is also created whereby a property owner
who has graffiti on the property has a period of time to paint over the
graffiti. If the time given has lapsed the Town has the right to paint
over the graffiti.
· Prohibits anyone under 18 years of age from possessing spray paint
or graffiti materials unless they are with an adult and their possession
is for a legitimate purpose.
· Commercial component for businesses - spray paint must be either
locked up or in direct view of the cashier and may not be sold to
anyone under the age of 18. This is a civil penalty, which has a fine
of up to $10,000.
If this is adopted by Council this evening, this Resolution will become
effective within 30 days. Business owners will be notified by mail
advising them of the new law.
Mike Reuwsaat indicated that the businesses should be informed that
the Town is also part of the City of Tucson Abatement Program.
(Particularly to the small businesses.)
Roxanne Ziegler requested a draft of the letter to present to the BAC
Town representative.
Mayor Ham suggested the Town have its own Abatement Program to
meet the needs of the community.
Dan Hochuli stated he would work with David Atler's department and
the Police Department on structure and internal cost.
A motion was made by Ed Honea, and seconded by Vice Mayor
Sutton, to adopt Resolution No. 98-93, making Article 11-3, Graffiti, a
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public record and Ordinance No. 98.21, amending Chapter 11 (offenses)
of the Marana Town Code. The motion carried 7/0.
G. Mayorand Council's Report
Councilman Honea - No report.
· Councilman Reuwsaat- No report.
· Vice Mayor Sutton - No report.
Councilman Herb Kal - No report.
· Councilwoman Sherry Millner- Enjoyed the tour of the new golf
course at Heritage Highlands.
· Councilwoman Roxanne Ziegler- No report.
· Mayor Ora Harn- Enjoyed the Gallery Golf Course tour of Dove
Mountain.
H. Mana.qer's Report
Mike Hein stated the sign has been completed in conjunction with the
arts program from PAG Complemented the program through Los
Artesand Pima County Community Services. Projects were done with
local youth ahead of schedule and the Town is looking forward to
continuing the partnership in the future.
· Working on the move of the Development Center, The structure
should by done by the end of September,
· Encourages everyone to come and celebrate Lily Grjalva's twenty-
year anniversary.
FUTURE AGENDAITEMS
1. Meeting in September to bring forth a Resolution on
and incorporation requirement.
annexation
ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made by Ed Honea, and seconded by Mike Reuwsaat,
to adjourn. The motion passed 7/0. Meeting adjourned at 9 p.m.
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CERTIFICATION
I hereby certify that the foregoing minutes are the true and correct
minutes of the Marana Town Council held on August 18,'/998. I further
certify that a quorum was present.
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