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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11/15/2005 Regular Council Meeting MinutesMINUTES OF REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MARANA MUNICIPAL COMPLEX NOVEMBER 15, 2005 Prior to the meeting, the Tucson Chinese School Lion Troup performed in the atrium in honor of John Sr. and Mamie Kai. PLACE AND DATE Marana Municipal Complex, November 15, 2005. A. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL Called to order by Mayor Honea at 7:08 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 Tim Mattix Town Clerk's Office Present B. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND INVOCATION/MOMENT OF SILENCE Led by Mayor Honea. C. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Upon motion by Council Member Escobedo, seconded by Council Member Comerford, the agenda was unanimously approved. D. CALL TO THE PUBLIC Ed Stolmaker, Marana Chamber of Commerce, addressed the Council and presented a $1500.00 check to Council Member Escobedo for Miracle in Marana. The money was raised from the Fourth Annual Golf Tournament. Steve Taylor addressed the Council and said that he is having problems with the Garden Estates developers. He had entered into an agreement with the developers and removed an objection to the development, but the developers have not upheld their end of the agreement. He requested that the Council consider assigning a Town liaison between landowners and developers. In October, Mike Reuwsaat, Town Manager, said that he would help to resolve the issues, but things still have not been resolved. He has been physically threatened by one of the developers; the next step is to hire a litigation attorney. He asked the Council to step in and require the developer to uphold the written agreement that was made. David Morales addressed the Council and read portions of the Gettysburg Address. He said that each of the Council members took an oath, and he read a portion of the oath. He asked MINUTES OF REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MARANA MUNICIPAL COMPLEX NOVEMBER 15, 2005 the Council if 2000 Americans died in vain, and then said that they died for what they believe. He stated that the United States is so powerful, because if they err, they always err to the side of the people. Ora Mae Harn addressed the Council and said she has been working on Marana's heritage, and spoke about Bill Gaudette, a volunteer fire fighter for a fire station that had been located where the Town Complex currently is. She stated that Mr. Gaudette passed away several years ago, and she petitioned the Council to dedicate any road in need of a name in his honor. Ms. Harn left a newspaper article, referring to Mr. Gaudette, with the Clerk. E. PRESENTATIONS Tim Mattix, Clerk's Office, read an announcement stating that the eighth Annual Tree Lighting Festival will be held on Saturday, December 3, 2005 at the Marana Municipal Complex. Festivities will begin at 4:00 p.m., Santa will arrive at 6:00 p.m., and the lighting of the tree will be at 6:30 p.m. Ron Smith, Parks and Recreation Director, addressed the Council and introduced Jen Ward, Therapeutic Coordinator; Rob Massey, Recreation Programmer; Ana Dayton, Recreational Programmer; and Marilyn Payton, Senior Program Coordinator as new or promoted staff members to the Parks and Recreation Department. Mayor Honea read a Proclamation celebrating John Sr. and Mamie Kai's extraordinary journey to southern Arizona and the legacy that their family continues to impart in Marana. The Town also made a donation to the Chinese Cultural Center for continued preservation of Chinese heritage. Vice Mayor Kai thanked the Council and the Town of Marana for their donation to the Chinese Cultural Center. He read a brief history of the Lion Dance, which had been performed before the meeting. Mayor Honea presented Peter Chan, President of the Tucson Chinese Association, with a check of $2500.00. Mr. Chan thanked the Council for the donation and thanked the Kai family for their support. F. MAYOR AND COUNCIL REPORTS: SUMMARY OF CURRENT EVENTS Council Member McGorray complimented the Town on its diversity. She stated that she had attended the Chamber of Commerce golf tournament, the Tequila Cup at the Airport, and the Heritage Junior Rodeo Awards Banquet. She said that she is very proud of the Town. Vice Mayor Kai stated that he had attended the dedication for the Tucson field office for Central Arizona Project on November 5, 2005. He thanked Council Member McGorray and Brad DeSpain for attending the dedication. Council Member Comerford stated that she had also attended the Heritage Junior Rodeo Awards Banquet and said it was a great group of children and hard-working parents. Council Member Escobedo thanked the community for their donations to the Marana Food Bank, and Vice Mayor Kai for bringing the performers and for his donation of 75 boxes for MINUTES OF REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MARANA MUNICIPAL COMPLEX NOVEMBER 15, 2005 the Food Bank. He also thanked the Chamber of Commerce for their donation to Miracle in Marana. Mayor Honea announced that he will be speaking Saturday, November 19, 2005, at Southwest Lawn Cemetery, where a replica of the Vietnam Wall will be on display. He stated that this is a very touching opportunity. Council Member Comerford stated that the local Boys Scouts will be there helping throughout the weekend. Mayor Honea also talked about the positive things happening in Marana. He said that he also attended the Junior Rodeo Awards Banquet, in which the Association gave away eight saddles in each age group. He stated that there are many people that donate thousands of dollars and hundreds of hours of time to make Marana a better place to live. He commended Jon Post and the Marana Junior Rodeo Association for all the positive things they do. G. MANAGER'S REPORT: SUMMARY OF CURRENT EVENTS Mr. Reuwsaat addressed the Council and stated that staff had attended the groundbreaking ceremony for Gladden Farms Park. He also stated that he attended the C.R.E.W. Graduation and reviewed the evaluations, which were all positive. He announced that in December there will be a dedication of the new public arts facility in Heritage Park. Jim DeGrood, Assistant Town Manager, addressed the Council and commented on an article regarding I-10 projects and cost overruns. He reassured the Council and public that the Twin Peaks project is still going forward as planned. However, some other projects will be delayed, including the continued widening of I-10 from Tangerine Road to Pinal Air Park Road. He said it will still be completed, but maybe moved back to 2007. Mr. Reuwsaat recognized several staff members for helping to build steps for Karl Horvath. Karl Horvath addressed the Council and thanked everyone involved in the surprise (building the steps for his home.) H. STAFF REPORTS There were none. GENERAL ORDER OF BUSINESS I. CONSENT AGENDA 1. Resolution No. 2005-141: Relating to Municipal Court; providing for the temporary appointment of Thomas Benavidez as a Marana Town Magistrate Pro Tempore; and declaring an emergency (Frank Cassidy) 2. Minutes of the October 25, 2005 Study Session. Upon motion by Council Member Comerford, seconded by Council Member McGorray, the consent agenda was unanimously approved. MINUTES OF REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MARANA MUNICIPAL COMPLEX NOVEMBER 15, 2005 J. COUNCIL ACTION 1. Endorsement of the Regional Transportation Authority Plan (Jim DeGrood) Mr. DeGrood addressed the Council and presented the Regional Transportation Authority Plan, a 20 year draft improvement program. The Regional Transportation Authority Board is comprised of individuals from business, industry, university, and special interest groups. The draft plan was taken to a number of public meetings, where citizen involvement brought forward new projects that have been integrated into the plan. The RTA Plan is based upon the revenue from ahalf--cent sales tax that will be applied county wide; it would generate $2.1 billion over the next 20 years for improvements. He spoke about the Twin Peaks interchange project and the Camino de Manana Project, which would tie the new interchange with the Dove Mountain community. A new impact fee area, in northeast Marana will be necessary to augment the projects. Other projects will be the Ina Road Interchange, railroad overpass, and the widening of Silverbell Road between Ina Road and Grant Road. The plan will also include: Improvements to existing fixed-route transit services from Ina Road to Tucson Mall, extended transit hours, a new express service that will go from Continental Ranch to the City Center, and a circulator bus service for the Continental Ranch area. This plan comes with a consensus recommendation and endorsement from Tucson and Pima County. He recognized Dan Sullivan as a key person at Pima Association of Governments for his help to the whole region. Mr. Reuwsaat addressed the Council and recognized Mr. DeGrood, Chuck Huckelberry, Jim Glock, Kate Dusenbery, and Rick Meyers for their great efforts with the project. Upon motion by Council Member McGorray, seconded by Council Member Blake, the Council unanimously endorsed the Regional Transportation Authority Plan and supported placing it on the ballot for consideration by the voters of Pima County in May, 2006. Mayor Honea also thanked Council Member Allen for being the representative on the RTA Board. Mr. Reuwsaat stated that he and Council Member Allen will be attending the November 30, 2005, PAG meeting, where the RTA will formally recommend that this plan be placed on the May ballot. 2. Direction regarding the Marana Heritage Park (Jim DeGrood) Mr. DeGrood addressed the Council and stated that at a recent Study Session, the Council was updated on a concept plan for the Marana Heritage Park and was presented with the Architect's report and recommendations for the Producers Cotton Oil office building. The first phase includes: MINUTES OF REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MARANA MUNICIPAL COMPLEX NOVEMBER 15, 2005 • Architectural reconstruction design for the Producers Cotton Oil office building using cement stabilized adobe units. • Salvage of existing Producers Cotton Oil office building for structural elements and mill work. • Salvage the existing Producers Cotton Oil warehouse building for structural elements. • Continue the construction on the caretaker apartment and equestrian facility in the existing barn. • Construction of site improvements including interim and future parking areas. • Reconstruction of the Producers Cotton Oil office building and warehouse where depicted on the updated Heritage Park Concept Plan. • Construction of entry monument and landscaping at the entrance to the park. • Officially name the park as Marana Heritage Park. Mayor Honea stated that this will help to maintain heritage. Upon motion by Vice Mayor Kai, seconded by Council Member McGorray, the revised Heritage Park Concept Plan; naming the site the Marana Heritage Park, and the implementation of the first phase of improvements were unanimously approved. Mr. DeGrood thanked Ron Smith and staff for their hard work with the Heritage Park project. 3. PUBLIC HEARING. Ordinance No. 2005.14: Relating to Development; approving and authorizing 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 November 1, 2005) (Barbara Berlin) Mayor Honea declared the public hearing open. Barbara Berlin, Planning Director, addressed the Council and presented the Saguaro Springs Specific Plan Rezoning. The proposal is to construct 1,250 units of single family detached and attached homes, 42-acres of recreation area, and a 10-acre school site. The plan includes a 20-acre park and other community entities, and has three densities being proposed, including medium, medium high, and high density. She also stated that a number of improvements on Twin Peaks, Lambert, and Airline Roads are listed in the development agreement. Seeing no one who wished to speak, Mayor Honea declared the public hearing closed. Upon motion by Council Member Escobedo, seconded by Vice Mayor Kai, Ordinance No. 2005.14 with recommended conditions was unanimously approved. 4. Resolution No. 2005-142: Relating to Development; approving and authorizing the Mayor to execute a First Amendment to Amended and MINUTES OF REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MARANA MUNICIPAL COMPLEX NOVEMBER 15, 2005 Restated Development Agreement with Saguaro Reserve, LLC, relating to the Saguaro Springs development project (Frank Cassidy) Frank Cassidy, Town Attorney, addressed the Council and stated that the Amended Restated Development Agreement clarifies many issues left over from the previous Amended and Restated Development Agreement. This new Development Agreement clarifies many improvements such as Airline, Lambert, and Twin Peaks Roads. In this agreement the Developer agrees to develop according to design standards. He stated that the signature block of the signature page will look a little different on the final version from what was presented, but the provisions are the same. Upon motion by Council Member Blake, seconded by Council Member Allen, Resolution No. 2005-142 was unanimously approved. Mr. Reuwsaat commended Mr. Cassidy, Mayor, Council and Empire for their work in completing the agreement. He said that a Community Facilities District (CFD) Agreement should be completed within the next couple of months. 5. Resolution No. 2005-143: Relating to Development; approving a revision to the general notes of the Saguaro Springs fmal block plat, adding general note 17 accommodating possible future community facilities district infrastructure fmancing (Frank Cassidy) Mr. Cassidy addressed the Council and stated that Resolution No. 2005-143 will add a general note to the block plat that accommodates funding of infrastructures within Saguaro Springs through CFD funding. Upon motion by Council Member McGorray, seconded by Council Member Escobedo, Resolution No. 2005-143 was unanimously approved. 6. Resolution No. 2005-144: Relating to Administration; declaring the redline and final versions of the re-formatted Town Code as public records filed with the Town Clerk; and declaring an emergency (Frank Cassidy) Mr. Cassidy addressed the Council and said that Resolution No. 2005-144 will declare the re-formatted Town Code a public record and thus avoid the requirement to publish the entire document. Council Member Escobedo thanked Mr. Cassidy and staff for all their hard work. Upon motion by Council Member Escobedo, seconded by Council Member Allen, Resolution No. 2005-144 was unanimously approved. 7. 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) MINUTES OF REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MARANA MUNICIPAL COMPLEX NOVEMBER 15, 2005 Mr. Cassidy addressed the Council and said that this ordinance is the actual adoption of the re-formatted Town Code. The ordinance does not create new law; it reformats the existing laws. He stated that he personally made sure that each of the ordinances referenced were carried forward. He also said that any clerical errors found from this day forward, will be corrected by the Clerk or himself. Upon motion by Council Member Blake, seconded by Vice Mayor Kai, Ordinance No. 2005.22 was unanimously approved. 8. Resolution No. 2005-145: Relating to Development; approving and authorizing a preliminary plat for Gladden Farms Block 1 (Barbara Berlin) Ms. Berlin addressed the Council and said that this is a request for preliminary plat approval fora 95-lot single family detached home subdivision on approximately 21 acres in Gladden Farms. On June 29, 2005, the Planning commission recommended unanimous approval. There is no current builder, but once one has committed, the new design standards will be followed. Upon motion by Vice Mayor Kai, seconded by Council Member McGorray, Resolution No. 2005-145 was unanimously approved. K. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION/POSSIBLE ACTION There were none. L. BOARDS COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES 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 Blake, the Council voted unanimously to adjourn. The time was 8:18 p.m. CERTIFICATION I hereby certify that the foregoing are the true and correct minutes of the Marana Town Council meeting held on November 15, 2005. I further certify that a quorum was present. Tim Mattix, for Jocelyn C. Bronson, Town Clerk ,, , ;.,