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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11/01/2005 Regular Council Meeting MinutesMINUTES OF REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MARANA MUNICIPAL COMPLEX NOVEMBER 1, 2005 PLACE AND DATE Marana Municipal Complex, November 1, 2005. A. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL Called to order by Mayor Honea at 7:00 p.m. COUNCIL Ed Honea Mayor Present Herb Kai Vice Mayor Present Bob Allen Council Member Present Jim Blake Council Member Present Patti Comerford Council Member Present Tim Escobedo Council Member Present Carol McGorray Council Member Present STAFF Mike Reuwsaat Town Manager Present Gilbert Davidson Assistant Town Manager Present Jim DeGrood Assistant Town Manager Present Frank Cassidy Town Attorney Present Jocelyn Bronson Town Clerk Present B. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND INVOCATION/MOMENT OF SILENCE Led by Mayor Honea. C. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Upon motion by Council Member McGorray, seconded by Council Member Allen, the agenda was unanimously approved. D. CALL TO THE PUBLIC Phyllis M. Farenga, 11470 W. Tortolita Street, addressed the Council on a variety of issues, beginning with a recent published news article regarding a failed referenda brought by Alliance Marana. She then referenced standard of living, sales, tax, and development, stating that the Council bureaucracy as well as members of the community were fostering corruption and keeping voters from the real issues while enhancing the control of the Town by developers and builders. Michael Racy, 535 West Burton Drive, addressed the Council and informed them of the Annual Tequila Cup Aerobatic competition at the Marana Regional Airport on Saturday, November 5, 2005. This event will also include the U.S. Air force Academy Aerobatic Team. Mr. Racy thanked the Council, Town staff and Charlie Mangum, Airport Director for their support and assistance. MINUTES OF REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MARANA MUNICIPAL COMPLEX NOVEMBER 1, 2005 David Morales addressed the Council by first acknowledging Vice Mayor Kai being back on the dais after a recent medical incident. Mr. Morales then referenced a recent news article and telephone call to the Attorney General and subsequent response relating to the failed referenda filed by Alliance Marana. Mr. Morales brought an audio recording of the voice mail message from the Attorney General's Office and played it for the Council. The recording was inaudible, and Mr. Morales did not provide the Clerk's Office with a copy for the record. Mr. Morales then cited several occasions where the opportunity to accept the referenda signatures was denied by the Town Clerk, the Town Attorney and the Mayor. E. PRESENTATIONS Barbara Berlin, Planning Director, addressed the Council and announced that the Town would be entering into a contract with Clarion Associates out of Denver Colorado for the rewrite of the Land Development Code. The project should begin by December 2005 and is estimated to last 18 months. The rewrite will encompass the entire Land Development Code, including Zoning, Subdivision, and all the related chapters for a unified development code. Ed Stolmaker, Executive Director of the Marana Chamber of Commerce, addressed the Council and asked if anyone had questions regarding the third quarter report. The Chamber of Commerce has over 350 members, and 167 members are businesses in Marana. The fourth annual golf tournament is to be held on Saturday, November 5, 2005, and will raise money for the Miracle in Marana and the Chamber of Commerce. Mike Reuwsaat stated that the Town does recognize Marana Chamber as the official Chamber of Marana. F. MAYOR AND COUNCIL REPORTS: SUMMARY OF CURRENT EVENTS Council Member Escobedo spoke about the award ceremony that Council Member Blake, Mr. Reuwsaat, and he attended to honor the general contractor responsible for the stone work at the Municipal Complex. Council Member Escobedo also spoke about the Miracle in Marana being held on December 17, 2005, at the Ora Mae Harn Park. He announced that the toy drive would begin on November 5, 2005, at the Wal-Mart on Wetmore. This event provides gifts to over 3,000 children. Council Member Escobedo also reminded everyone that it is time to start donating to the Marana Food Bank. Council Member Escobedo announced that the MPA Wild Ride was a tremendous success for the community. Many developers, builders, bankers, realtors, and others from the business community participated in the tour of Marana. He also thanked the Marana Arts Council for their assistance and for the art work. Council Member Comerford stated that the KOLD station is also collecting food at their location to help the Marana Food Bank. Vice Mayor Kai said that he was happy to be at the Council meeting and thanked fellow Council Members, staff, and friends for their thoughts and prayers. He also announced that MINUTES OF REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MARANA MUNICIPAL COMPLEX NOVEMBER 1, 2005 the Central Arizona Project would be having their 20`h anniversary and field office dedication on Thursday, November 3, 2005, at 10900 W. Twin Peaks Road at 7:30 a.m. Council Member McGorray stated that the food bank supplies are very low. She stated that both she and Dolores Escobedo attended the Rotary meeting, where a $6,000 check was presented to the Food Bank from a golf tournament fundraiser. Council Member Blake announced that Marc Thompson from D.L. Withers said they were going to try and get a duplicate of a recent award made for the Town to display at the Municipal Complex. He also said that while on the Wild Ride, he heard many positive comments regarding the progress Marana has made. Mayor Honea stated that things in Marana are great. The Wild Ride had 350 participants and he heard many positive comments about Marana. Ron Ruziska with the State Land, Tucson office, just moved from Scottsdale after 30 years and said that in comparison, Scottsdale did not have anything on Marana. He also thanked the Arts Council for the art work they provided for the Wild Ride. Mayor Honea welcomed Vice Mayor Kai back to the dais and he is thankful that he was doing well. Mayor Honea said that he had attended the Spook fest on Halloween, and he thanked staff for providing a safe place for children. He ended, saying that he is very proud to be a member of the Council and a member of the community. Council Member Escobedo thanked Gilbert Davidson, Jessica Ziegler, and Diane Mangialardi for doing a wonderful job putting everything together for the Wild Ride. He also announced that the Town has put together a Community Show Room that is open to the public. Council Member Escobedo attended a ribbon cutting ceremony for the new Chinese Cultural Center, which is a wonderful facility east of La Canada on River Road. G. MANAGER'S REPORT: SUMMARY OF CURRENT EVENTS Mike Reuwsaat, Town Manager, followed up on the dedication for the Chinese Cultural Center. The Center is named after Vice Mayor Kai's parents. He stated that it was an honor to attend the dedication and it was well attended. Mr. Reuwsaat also mentioned that there were 30 projects submitted for the Masonry Guild Award, and Marana was one of the 12 that received an award. Mr. Reuwsaat recognized the staff, Chuck Huckleberry, Sharon Bronson, and Council Member Escobedo for their participation with the Wild Ride. Mr. Reuwsaat announced that on December 10, 2005, the Municipal Complex would be nominated for another award. He also reminded everyone of the Gladden Farms Community Park groundbreaking ceremony on November 10, 2005, at 9:30 a.m. Gilbert Davidson, Assistant Town Manager, addressed the Council and thanked them for their support with the Marana Community Show Room. MINUTES OF REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MARANA MUNICIPAL COMPLEX NOVEMBER 1, 2005 Jim DeGrood, Assistant Town Manager, addressed the Council and said that the RTA Board of Directors voted to forward the proposed RTA plan to the Council. He said that Council Member Allen represented the Town and made the motion to approve. H. STAFF REPORTS There were none. GENERAL ORDER OF BUSINESS I. CONSENT AGENDA 1. Resolution No. 2005-136: Relating to Procurement; approving and authorizing the Mayor to execute an Interlocal Contract for Cooperative Purchasing with the Houston-Galveston Area Council (Frank Cassidy) 2. Resolution No. 2005-137: Relating to the Police Department; approving and authorizing the execution of a disaster assistance agreement between the Arizona Division of Emergency Management and the Marana Police Department (Richard Vidaurri) 3. Resolution No. 2005-138: Relating to the Police Department; approving and authorizing a task force agreement between the Drug Enforcement Administration and the Marana Police Department (Richard Vidaurri) 4. Minutes of the October 4, 2005 and October 18, 2005 regular Council meetings. Vice Mayor Kai moved to motion, seconded by Council Member Escobedo, to approve the consent agenda under a call for discussion, where Vice Mayor Kai abstained from a vote of the October 18, 2005, meeting minutes, at which he was not present. The motion was unanimously approved. J. COUNCIL ACTION 1. PUBLIC HEARING. Ordinance No. 2005.14: Relating to Development; approving a rezoning of 217 acres of land from "R-144", "R-36", "R-6" and "MH" to zone "F" and creating the Saguaro Springs Specific Plan (Continued from the meeting of October 4, 2005) Barbara Berlin Barbara Berlin, Planning Director, addressed the Council and requested that Ordinance No. 2005.14 be continued to the November 15, 2005, Council Meeting. Mayor Honea declared the public hearing open. Mr. Contorno said that he would wait until the November 15, 2005, meeting to speak. There being no other speakers, Mayor Honea declared the public hearing closed. MINUTES OF REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MARANA MUNICIPAL COMPLEX NOVEMBER 1, 2005 Upon motion by Council Member McGorray, seconded by Council Member Blake, continuing Ordinance No. 2005.14 until the November 15, 2005, Council Meeting was unanimously approved. 2. Resolution No. 2005-139: Relating to Development; ratifying the recommendation of approval by the Manager's Design Review Committee for Silverbell Plaza (Barbara Berlin) Ms. Berlin requested ratification of the Manager's Design Review Committee's recommendation for approval on a 2.2 acre commercial plaza in the Silverbell Road Corridor Overlay District. Recommendations for a few minor changes were made, with one condition recommending the Council's approval. Council Member Comerford wanted to clarify the Review Committee's recommendations for revision listed on the blue sheet and she verified that the Manager's Design Review Committee did accept the revisions and recommendation for approval. Bob Anderson, Manager's Design Review Committee Member, addressed the Council and cited several meetings where he believed information was not presented or available or in compliance with the guidelines. He noted that he was to be given a perspective of the proposed landscaping with respect to modifications to the rear elevation of buildings one and three and two sided elevations of building three. He never received the perspectives, and noted that he would not sign off until he had seen the revisions that were requested. Mayor Honea stated that the two items of Mr. Anderson's concern were listed on the blue sheet to be included in the first phase. Mr. Anderson stated that he would still like to see what the landscaping will be without the third building. Mr. Reuwsaat stated that the Manager's office will check into the process and see what can be done to make it work better and asked if the condition recommendations were forwarded from the whole review committee. Ms. Berlin stated that according to her staff report, the recommendation from the Manager's Design Review Committee was to forward the recommendations to the Council. Council Member McGorray asked if this was one phase with all three buildings going up at the same time. Ms. Berlin stated that there are two phases. This is the ratification for the design with the landscaping for all the buildings. Upon motion by Vice Mayor Kai, seconded by Council Member Escobedo, Resolution No. 2005-139 was approved 6 to 1 with Council Member Comerford voting no. Mr. Reuwsaat will prepare a written response to the Council and send copies to Mr. Anderson and the Design Review Committee. MINUTES OF REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MARANA MUNICIPAL COMPLEX NOVEMBER 1, 2005 3. Resolution No. 2005-140: Relating to Real Property; establishing an administrative process for the release of Town easements and authorizing the Town Engineer and Town Director of Public Works to execute release of easement documents on behalf of the Town in appropriate circumstances (Frank Cassidy) Frank Cassidy, Town Attorney, addressed the Council and said that Resolution No. 2005-140 proposes to establish an administrative release of the easement process. If a property owner has an easement that they would like to have released, they would submit an application with fees to the Town then the Town would determine if they had a need for this easement, if not, the Town would send notices to all the utility companies. If approved, this resolution would authorize the Town Engineer and the Public Works Director to sign releasing the easement. Upon motion by Council Member McGorray, seconded by Council Member Escobedo, Resolution No. 2005-140 was unanimously approved. 4. Ordinance No. 2005.22: Relating to Administration; re-adopting and re- formatting the Town Code and making necessary and beneficial modifications to conform to State law changes, internal Town Code inconsistencies, and standard rules of style (Frank Cassidy) Mr. Cassidy addressed the Council and stated that a proposed re-formatted and redline-strikeout Town Code had been given to them for their review and feedback. A request for extra time to review the Code was made by Council. Mr. Reuwsaat addressed the Council and thanked Mr. Cassidy for all his work with re-formatting the Town Code. Mr. Cassidy addressed the Council and thanked Tim Mattix, in the Clerk's Office for his remarkable job researching sources for original ordinances. Upon motion by Council Member Blake, seconded by Council Member Allen, continuing Ordinance No. 2005.22 to the November 15, 2005 meeting was unanimously approved. K. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION/POSSIBLE ACTION There were none. L. BOARDS COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES There were none. MINUTES OF REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MARANA MUNICIPAL COMPLEX NOVEMBER I, 2005 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 McGorray, the Council voted unanimously to adjourn. The time was 7:53 p.m. CERTIFICATION I hereby certify that the foregoing are the true and correct minutes of the Marana Town Council meeting held on November I, 2005. I further certify that a quorum was present.