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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01/06/2004 Regular Council Meeting MinutesMINUTES OF REGI?LAR COUNCIL MEETING 1~~L~RAN.~t'TOW'N HALL .JAN U.ARY G, 200=1 I. II. III. IV. V. PLACE AND DATE Marana Town Hall, January 6, 2004 CALL TO ORDER By Vice Mayor Kai at 7:01 p.m. Led by Vice Mayor Kai PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE INVOCATION/MOMENT OF SILENCE A moment of silence was observed. ROLL CALL COUNCIL Bobby Sutton, Jr. Mayor Excused Herb Kai Vice Mayor Present Jim Blake Council Member Present Patti Comerford Council Member Present Tim Escobedo Council Member Present Ed Honea Council Member Present Carol McGorray Council Member Present STAFF Michael Reuwsaat Town Manager Present Jaret Barr Assistant to the Town Manager Present Frank Cassidy Town Attorney Present Jocelyn Bronson Town Clerk Present Jim DeGrood Development Services Administrator Present Attached is a list of public attendees. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Upon motion by Council Member Honea, seconded by Council Member Comerford, the agenda with a change was unanimously approved. Item XI. A. 7. Resolution No. 2004-08: Authorization for the development of the Town of Marana Equestrian Center adjoining Ora Mae Harn District Park, was moved to IX. B. Council Action as Marana Unified School District's approval was required. MINLtTF;S`~OF REGULAR-~;OUNCIh:ME~ETING MARAN:~ 'TOWN HALL JANU:~RY 6, 20Q-t Council Member Comerford commented that reports, maps, and diagrams presented by Richmond American for Council review were too small and difficult to read. She suggested that future submittals be presented in a larger format. VI. ACCEPTANCE OF MINUTES Upon motion by Council Member Comerford, seconded by Council Member Escobedo, the minutes for the December 16, 2003 regular Council meeting were unanimously approved. VII. CALL TO THE PUBLIC/ANNOUNCEMENTS Billy Schisler, longtime Marana resident and current Planning and Zoning Commissioner, presented the Mayor and Council with an American flag which was flown on a combat mission over Uzbekistan and Afghanistan. Billy and Leilani Schisler's son, MSgt. Eric K. Schisler, Flight Engineer serving in the 210 Expeditionary Rescue Squadron with the Alaska Air National Guard, flew over these war torn countries on September 29, 2003, in an HC-130(H)N Hercules aircraft. A plaque describing the tribute in support of Operation Enduring Freedom was also presented to the Town. Chief Vidaurri introduced two new employees in the Marana Police Department (MPD), Robert Bereiter and Chad Long. The Chief said that Mr. Bereiter recently retired as a manager from the Wisconsin State Police agency and that Mr. Long, an E911 communications operator, was involved with the MPD Explorer's Program for many years prior to joining the Towri s law enforcement agency. Council Member Comerford introduced Richie Benner to the Mayor and Council and explained that Mr. Benner, a member of Boy Scout Troop #209, was nearing the completion of requirements for acquiring his Eagle Scout badge. The Council member praised the youth and said that he was a wonderful addition to the Marana community. VIII. STAFF REPORTS There were staff reports associated with this Council meeting. 2 MINUTES OF RFGIILAR COIiNCIL MFETiN(7 I~~IARANA TOW:~~ H:~LL JANL~~IRY 6, 2001 IX. GENERAL ORDER OF BUSINESS A. CONSENT AGENDA 1. Resolution No. 2004-01: Authorizing the Release of the Assurance Agreement for Continental Reserve Blocks 1 and 7, Trust No. 30,121, for Lots 1-61, and Common Areas A through J, and Acceptance of Public Improvements for Maintenance (Farhad Moghimi) 2. Resolution No. 2004-02: Authorizing the Release of the Assurance Agreement for continental Reserve Blocks 8 and a portion of 7, Trust No. 30,121, for Lots 1-97, and Common Areas A through M, and Acceptance of Public Improvements for Maintenance (Farhad Moghimi) 3. Resolution No. 2004-03: Gladden Farms block 6 Final Plat: Request by Richmond American Homes for final plat approval of a 114-lot single family detached home subdivision on approximately 25 acres of R-6 zoned land within Block 6 of the Gladden Farms development. Block 6 is located directly south of Moore road and east of the new Lon Adams road, within Section 34, Township 11 South, Range 11 East (Joel Shapiro) 4. Resolution No. 2004-04: Gladden Farms Block 10 Final Plat: Request by Richmond American Homes for Final plat approval of an 84-lot single family detached home subdivision on approximately 26 acres of R-8 zoned land within Block 10 of the Gladden Farms development. Block 10 is located directly south of Gladden Farms Drive and west of the new Lon Adams Road, within Section 34, Township 11 South, Range 11 East (Joel Shapiro) 5. Resolution No. 2004-05 -Continental Reserve Block 20 Lot Split: A Lot Split request for Block 20 of the continental Reserve Final Block Plat, to be split into Block 20A and Block 20B, located at the southwest corner of Continental Reserve Loop and Silverbell Road, in a portion of Section 28, Township 12 South, Range 12 East. 6. Resolution No. 2004-07: Authorizing participation in the Elected Officials' Retirement Plan (EORP) and authorizing a town official to enter into the Joinder Agreement with the EORP on behalf of its eligible elected officials (Jane Howell) MINi7TF,S nF RF,GULAR COUNCIL 1VIF,ETIN(T !~IARANA TOWN HALL JAN UA IZY 6, 20U4 8. Resolution No. 2004-09: Application for Liquor License: New License for a Corporation: Consideration of recommendation to State Liquor Board for a No.12 (Restaurant) liquor license application submitted by Steven Richard Mendelsohn on behalf of Billy Bryant's Bar-B-Q, located at 3930 W. Ina Road (Jocelyn Bronson) 9. Resolution No. 2004-10: Application for Liquor License: New License for a Corporation: Consideration of recommendation to State Liquor Board for a No.10 (Beer and Wine store) liquor license application submitted by Robert Jeffery Benton, on behalf of Target Store #854, located at 3901 W. Ina Road (Jocelyn Bronson) Upon motion by Council Member Escobedo, seconded by Council Member McGorray, the consent agenda was unanimously approved with a change. The change was that Item IX. A. 7. Resolution No. 2004-08: Authorization for the development of the Town of Marana Equestrian Center adjoining Ora Mae Harn District Park, was moved to IX. B. Council Action as Marana Unified School District's approval was required. `~° B. COUNCIL ACTION A. 7. Resolution No. 2004-08: Authorization for the development of the Town of Marana Equestrian Center adjoining Ora Mae Harn District Park (Ron Smith) Mr. Smith presented this item before the Council and explained that various organizations such as 4-H were eager to utilize the proposed facility. He said that, pending the Council's approval, the first scheduled event for the Marana Equestrian Center was the Western Heritage Rodeo to be held in conjunction with Founders' Day in March. Council Member Blake inquired about issues associated with the project's restroom facilities. Mr. Smith replied that Town staff planned to construct the bathroom facility in-house and that the facilities would be moveable for possible re-location to a permanent site in the future. Mr. Reuwsaat added that the Marana Unified School District (MUSD) supported the placement of the restrooms at the equestrian center's site. Upon motion by Council Member McGorray, seconded by Council Member Honea, Resolution No. 2004-08 was unanimously approved. 4 MiNt~TES OF REGtILAR'COUIVCIL MEETIN(; MAIZAi~`A Tn'~V~I HALL JANUARY 6, 204 Mr. Reuwsaat commented that this facility would be managed and operated by the Town and made available to the public in the same manner as the Parks' pavilions. He said that the Parks and Recreation department would control the use of the equestrian facility. 1. PUBLIC HEARING: Ordinance No. 2004.02: 6808 and 6810 N. Camino Martin Rezone: A request by Dale Faulkner to rezone two parcels, consisting of 2.4 acres, located on the east side of Camino Martin Road and one-half mile south of Ina Road within Section 6, Township 13 South, Range 13 East. The request is for a change in zoning from "R-36" (single family residential, 36,000 square foot minimum lot size) and "LI" (Light Industrial) to "HI" (Heavy Industrial) (Joel Shapiro) Vice Mayor Kai opened and closed the public hearing as no speakers from the audience came forward. Mr. DeGrood gave a brief synopsis of this rezone request. He said that the two parcels in question, consisting of 2.4 acres, was entirely surrounded by properties zoned "HI" (Heavy Industrial) or "MR-2" (Multi- Family/medium-high density. He noted that, on October 29, 2003, the Planning Commission unanimously recommended approval of the request with two conditions. He said that the conditions included participation in any Camino Martin Road improvement district formed for roadway, drainage, and/ or utility infrastructure improvements, and any development plan submitted for the properties that generated 50 or more average daily trips shall be subject to conditional use permit provision prior to the Towri s approval of the development plan. Mr. Cassidy suggested that Section 2, Paragraph 1, be amended to read as follows: 1. The property owner, and/or owners, shall execute and record a covenant running with the land requiring them to participate in any Camino Martin Road improvement district formed for roadway, drainage, and/or utility infrastructure improvements. Upon motion by Council Member Honea, seconded by Council Member Blake, Ordinance No. 2004.02 with language changes was unanimously approved. 5 MINUTES OF REGL?L.4R COli i~ CI L MEETING MARANA TO~'4'N H~iLL JANU.4R~" 6, 2004 2. PUBLIC HEARING: Resolution No. 2004-06: The Estate Lots at Tortolita Preserve Prelimina .~ A request by the owner for preliminary plat approval of a 25-lot residential subdivision on approximately 72.6 acres comprising the Estate Lots at Tortolita Preserve Specific Plan. The property is located at the northeast corner of Moore Road and Wild Burro Road within Section 26, Township 11 South, Range 12 East. This subdivision conserves eighty percent of the site as naturally undisturbed open space (Joel Shapiro) Vice Mayor Kai opened and closed the public hearing with no speakers coming forward to comment. Upon motion by Council Member Escobedo, seconded by Council Member Comerford, unanimous approval of a continuance for Resolution No. 2004- 06 until the January 20, 2004 regular Council meeting was given. The reason cited for the continuance was issues regarding documentation. 3. Resolution No. 2004-11: Approving and authorizing the execution of a development agreement with Garden Estates at Dove Mountain, L.L.C., ~` concerning the Estate Lots at Tortolita Preserve (Frank Cassidy) Upon motion by Council Member Escobedo, seconded by Council Member Honea, unanimous approval of a continuance for Resolution No. 2004-11 until the January 20, 2004 regular Council meeting was given. The reason cited for the continuance was also issues regarding documentation. 4. DiscussionlDirection - Adoption of Town's Core Purpose, Four Components of the Town Vision, Community Elements and Core Values (Mike Reuwsaat) Mr. Reuwsaat addressed the Council regarding the adoption of the Towri s Core Purpose, Four Components of the Town Vision, Community Elements and Core Values. He said that this item was the result of a team effort by an ad hoc committee composed of senior staff who compiled information gathered at the August 2003 Staff and Council Retreat. He read the core purpose statement into the record as follows: "Our purpose is to provide our citizens with high-quality and valuable municipal services that will enhance and benefit their lives. We will strive to do this by being r responsive and responsible in working with public and private entities. Our goal is to ensure that Marana remains a safe, stable and attractive community." 6 ~17iNt~TES OF REGULAR COUNCYL MEETYNG MARANA TOWN HALL JANUARY 6, 2004 Mr. Reuwsaat said that he was pleased with the senior staff's work on this project and explained that the next step in the process was to meet with the Town employees for discussion in order to develop a uniform understanding of the document. Upon motion by Council Member Blake, seconded by Council Member Honea, unanimous approval of the Core Purpose, Four Components of the Town Vision, Community Elements and Core Values was given. C. MAYOR AND COUNCIL'S REPORT Council Member Escobedo thanked community members for coming to the aid of the Marana Food Bank. He reported that the organization was able to feed many families within this area during the holiday season because of the generosity of local residents' donations. Council Member Comerford reported her attendance at the Marana Chamber of Commerce meeting with Congressman Jim Kolbe. She commended the Chamber staff for organizing this important meeting on such short notice. She said it was a very informative session with the lawmaker that focused on issues affecting the Town. Vice Mayor Kai reminded the Council of a special Council meeting on January 13, 2004 regarding the Regional Transportation Authority with Pima Association of Governments (PAG). He added that January 23rd's PAG Regional Assembly would begin at 5:30 p.m. and he hoped all of the Council members would attend. He reported that he would be in attendance at the CAWCD meeting regarding water issues affecting Marana. D. MANAGERS' REPORT Mr. Reuwsaat asked the Council members to RSVP to Diane Mangialardi, Administrative Manager, by January 15~ if they planned to attend the PAG Regional Assembly. He announced that Arizona Portland Cement officials had extended an invitation to the Council and Town staff to tour their facility in Rillito. He commented that accepting the invitation would be a "good neighbor" outreach effort. Mr. Reuwsaat reported that the new Gallery Golf Course opening would be held on Janury 30~. He continued by saying that a six minute Marana promotional recently aired on CNN's The Best Managed Small Cities show, produced by Pat Summerall, and that a CD of the promotional had been distributed to each Council member. A copy of this compact disc has been made a permanent record. MiNi?TES OF RECT U LAR COUNCIL MEETING MARAN f~ TOWN HALL. JANUARY G, 2004 The Town Manager concluded by vowing to have Council packets ready for review on Wednesday prior to the Council meetings. Mr. Reuwsaat said that he was working with the Town Clerk and Town Attorney to streamline the agenda process. He stated that he would make sure the backup materials were of good copy quality and that complete agenda packets were delivered in a timely manner in order to allow the Council ample review time. X. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS There were no items suggested for future agendas. XII. ADJOURNMENT Upon motion by Council Member Honea, seconded by Council Member McGorray, approval to adjourn was unanimous. The time was 7:38 p.m. CERTIFICATION I hereby certify that the foregoing are the true and correct minutes of the Marana Town Council meeting held on January 6, 2004. I further certify that a quorum was present. ocelyn ronson, Town Clerk ~~~~~i~~~I,~~~ ~~~C``pgnrpi,-,~t~s' ®~O~pR~TFy= ®~, ,~'°ff°~rieua~~~~°~11 8