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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05/05/2009 Regular Council Meeting Minutes,~ ~' ~~~~~ r~~ e. ~e~o.r REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES 11555 W. Civic Center Drive, Marana, Arizona 85653 Council Chambers, May 5, 2009, at or after 7:00 PM Ed Honea, Mayor, present Herb Kai, Vice Mayor, present Russell Clanagan, Council Member, present Patti Comerford, Council Member, present Carol McGorray, Council Member, present Jon Post, Council Member, present Roxanne Ziegler, Council Member, excused REGULAR MEETING CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL The meeting was called to order by Mayor Honea at 7:01 p.m. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE/INVOCATION/MOMENT OF SILENCE APPROVAL OF AGENDA Motion to approve moved by Council Member McGorray, second by Vice Mayor Kai. Motion carried unanimously. CALL TO THE PUBLIC John Stevens spoke regarding the bee problem he brought to Council's attention on previous occasions. He asked to see the rules that the Town inspector referred to when he came to inspect his property. PRESENTATIONS P 1: Presentation: Relating to Administration; summary of the Marana High School spring 2009 internship program Rebecca Kunsberg presented this item as an opportunity for real-life situations to learn about potential careers after high school. Two hundred sixteen internship hours were spent by the students learning about different departments within the Town. The interns were present at the meeting. Casey Clark thanked Council for the opportunity afforded the interns and spoke about his experience in the Parks and Recreation department working with Adelina Martin. He noted that teamwork was an important part of planning and holding a successful event. Rochelle Garafola spoke of her experience in the police department. She learned how to train a K-9 dogs and take fingerprints. Carina Lopez spoke regarding her experience in the police department. She was also part of the citizen's academy. She learned about dispatchers and the calls they receive and how the police department affects the community. She would like to teach that the police are a positive influence in the community. Jared Stewart interned in the Building Department. He learned about GFI's, reviewing building plans, and inspections at the Ritz and Lasertel. He feels it's important to educate people on how to build good buildings to avoid injuries. Casey Clark gave special thanks to many town employees who helped them with their experiences. Mr. John Sugameli, internship supervisor for the program, thanked Council and the various departments for their participation and interest in this program. ANNOUNCEMENTS/UPDATES PROCLAMATIONS Municipal Clerks Week Relating to National Public Works Week 2009 MAYOR AND COUNCIL REPORTS: SUMMARY OF CURRENT EVENTS Council Member Clanagan spoke about the Apri126 Tour de Tucson dedication dinner and noted that the Tour had 1100 cyclists this past weekend. He has asked the honoree of the dedication dinner to come to a Town Council meeting. He also attended the 40`h anniversary of Pima Community College and attended a TREO presentation. He would like the Council to consider reinvesting with TREO at some time in the future. Council Member Post asked about inviting TREO to participate in our economic roadmap. Mayor Honea indicated that David Welsh would participate. Mayor Honea noted that he met with the Pinal Mayor's group from southern Pinal County. They met in Coolidge and noted that many of these communities are similar to Marana in scope and size and have similar concerns and interests. He and Mr. Davidson met with the Dove Mountain Civic Group last week. The RTA circular bus system was unveiled. He rode the circular in Oro Valley, Sahuarita, Green Valley and Marana and said that eventually the circular system will tie these communities into Sun Tran at the Laos Center. The run will be Monday through Saturday. The initial opportunities for riding will be in Continental ranch and Dove Mountain. MANAGER'S REPORT: SUMMARY OF CURRENT EVENTS Gilbert Davidson noted that the Council Executive report is submitted as part of the record. The Twin Peaks open house was held Monday night to very positive reviews. On May 11, the groundbreaking will occur at 9:00 a.m. TOWN REPORTS CONSENT AGENDA GENERAL ORDER OF BUSINESS Motion to approve moved by Council Member McGorray, second by Council Member Posz Motion carried unanimously. C 1: Resolution No. 2009-57: Relating to Administration; modifying the emergency procurement authorized by Marana Resolution No. 2009-09 for materials and services necessary to encase and replace the Marana Utilities Department waterline within and in the vicinity of the Union Pacific Railroad right-of--way southwest of the 13900 block of Adonis Road; authorizing the Procurement Director to determine the appropriate procedures; increasing the budgetary limitation for this emergency procurement; and declaring an emergency C 2: Item removed C 3: Resolution No. 2009-59: Relating to Development; approving and authorizing an amendment to the inmate classification criteria for the Marana Community Correctional Treatment Facility C 4: Minutes of the April 21, 2009 special council meeting and the Apri121, 2009 regular council meeting C 5: Resolution No. 2009-67: Relating to Real Estate; approving and authorizing the Mayor to sign a Consent to Assignment Agreement with Crown Communication, Inc. and Tower Development Corporation COUNCIL ACTION A 1: PUBLIC HEARING: Ordinance No. 2008.26: Relating to Development; approving and authorizing a rezoning for Marana Mercantile Motion to approve moved by Vice Mayor Kai, second by Council Member Clanagan, to continue this item to a date uncertain. Motion carried unanimously. A 2: PUBLIC HEARING: Ordinance No. 2009.05: Relating to Development; approving and authorizing an amendment to the Land Development Code, Title 24, Section 24.01 Silverbell Road Corridor Overlay District Presented by Kevin Kish. Council Member Clanagan asked questions about paragraph 5. Mr. Kish responded that this would include restaurants that serve liquor or a grocery store that would have liquor for sale. He said it would not apply to a bar without having to go through an additional review process. Council Member Clanagan asked if any outreach has been done in the community. Mr. Kish responded that the overlay district committee had circulated information throughout the community and proper notice had been made. However, he noted that Bob Anderson, a member of the overlay district committee, was not in agreement Motion to approve moved by Council Member Comerford, second by Council Member McGorray. Motion carried by a S-1 vote with Council Member Clanagan voting nay regarding the change in hours Resolution No. 2009-60: Relating to Development; declaring the amendments to Title 24; Section 24.01 - Silverbell Road Corridor Overlay District, of the Town of Marana Land Development Code as a public record filed with the Town Clerk Motion to approve moved by Council Member Comerford, second by Council Member McGorray. Motion carried by a S-1 vote with Council Member Clanagan voting nay regarding the change in hours A 3: Resolution No. 2009-61: Relating to Development; approving and authorizing a preliminary plat for Tapestry Estates, Lots 62-153, Block 1, Block 2, and Common Area 'A' (Private Streets) Kevin Kish presented. Sarah Kennedy spoke regarding the archaeological artifacts on this site and the need to preserve Lots 145 and 147. She noted that this was a highly archaeology-sensitive area. It is referred to as the Hughes site and is unique. Mr. Kish noted that he had received a letter from Desert Archaeology recommending some changes to the final plat. John Kennedy spoke regarding the draft HCP for Marana that has a wildlife linkage corridor that it looks like it goes through Prospect Wash - in the middle of Tapestry -and urged Council to make sure that this corridor is maintained and whether there is a need for this road to bridge the Wash. Motion to approve moved by Council Member Comerford, second by Vice Mayor Kai. Motion carried unanimously. A 4: Resolution No. 2009-62: Relating to Personnel; approving and adopting amendments to the Town's Personnel Policies and Procedures, revising Chapter 8 - Termination of Employment, Section 8-1-6 "Layoff and Recall"; and declaring an emergency Presented by Suzanne Machain. Motion to approve moved by Vice Mayor Kai, second by Council Member McGorray. Motion carried unanimously by Roll Call vote. A 5: Resolution No. 2009-63: Relating to Personnel; approving and authorizing staff to implement the Transition Package for fiscal year 2010; and declaring an emergency Presented by Suzanne Machain. Motion to approve moved by Council Member Post, second by Council Member Clanagan. Motion carried unanimously by Roll Call vote. A 6: Resolution No. 2009-64: Relating to Personnel; approving and adopting amendments to the Town's Personnel Policies and Procedures, revising Chapter 5 -Work Rules; and declaring an emergency Presented by Suzanne Machain. She reviewed previous presentations to Council, including employee meetings and surveys of other similar jurisdictions. She also reviewed the pros and cons of an all-citizen, combination citizen and employee, and hearing officer only boards. Motion to approve moved by Council Member Clanagan, second by Council Member Comerford. Motion carried unanimously by Roll Call vote. A 7: Resolution No. 2009-65: Relating to Personnel; terminating the terms of the sitting and alternate citizen board members of the Town's Personnel Action Review Board; and declaring an emergency Presented by Suzanne Machain to terminate the current PARB and permit those citizen members to reapply if they so choose. Motion to approve moved by Council Member Clanagan, second by Council Member Comerford. Motion carried unanimously by Roll Call vote. A 8: Resolution No. 2009-66: Presentation: Relating to Personnel; approving and authorizing staff to implement employee benefit rates for fiscal year 2010; and declaring an emergency Presented by Deb Thalasitis. Don Heilman, the consultant for the Gallagher group, then spoke to Council regarding the plan changes. He gave a brief review of the Gallagher company and their financial and business strengths. Ann Berkman talked about the roll- out of the open enrollment plan. One of the elements is to increase employee awareness. Managing costs is also a focus for Council and for employees. She emphasized that this is a mandatory open enrollment year and is very different from what has been done in the past. The kick-off is the Wellness Benefits Fair on Friday, May 8. She noted that this would be informational as well as fun, and that several vendors will be present. Motion to approve moved by Council Member McGorray, second by Vice Mayor Kai. Motion carried unanimously by Roll Call vote. Mayor Honea congratulated the team who worked on this plan for their excellent work. Council Member Clanagan also thanked Suzanne Machain and her department. BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION/POSSIBLE ACTION D 1: Legislative Issues: Discussion/Direction/Action re ag rding all pending bills before the Legislature Steve Huffman noted that the Legislature has been meeting all day today - the House met on a budget. The big issue facing cities and towns is the municipal rebate. He then described what the Legislature is attempting to do with the municipal rebate. This would require cities and towns to give the Legislature a share of revenues. They are about $2.7 billion hole in the state budget now. He noted that this is not just a problem for the next two fiscal years, but is an ongoing concern in the coming years, so local budgets should be made with this in mind. Michael Racy spoke and noted that the $2.7 billion is more like $3 billion. EXECUTIVE SESSIONS E 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 E 2: Executive Session pursuant to A.R.S. § 38-431.03(A)(3),(4) and (7), discussion or consultation for legal advice with the Town's attorneys and discussion and to consider its position and instruct the Town Manager and staff concerning possible acquisition of certain water infrastructure and accounts and water rights and/or resources E 3: Executive Session pursuant to A.R.S. § 38-431.03(A)(3),(4) and (7), discussion or consultation for legal advice with the Town's attorneys and discussion and to consider its position and instruct the Town Manager and staff concerning (1) the lawsuit entitled Town of Marana v. Pima County/Pima County v. Marana (consolidated), Maricopa County Superior Court No. CV2008-001131, (2) pending legal issues, settlement discussions and contract negotiations relating to the transition of Marana wastewater collection and treatment to the Town of Marana E 4: Executive session pursuant to A.R.S. § 38-431.03(A)(4) for discussion or consultation with the Legal Department regarding potential settlement of Tucson Water utility relocation costs for the Thornydale Road and Silverbell Road public works projects Motion to direct staff to proceed as discussed in executive session moved by Council Member McGorray, second by Council Member Comerford. Motion carries S-0, with Council Members Ziegler and Post excuse FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Council Member Clanagan asked for an item to have TREO come back to Council to review TREO's ability to work with the town. Mayor Honea said he would bring this back as a general item, to start talking again with TREO and how we can do the process for economic development. Mr. Davidson asked what the timeframe would be. Council Member Clanagan asked for it whenever it can be fit into the schedule. Mayor Honea. reiterated that this is not intended as an obligation but for discussion as to how to start working together again. ADJOURNMENT Motion to adjourn. moved by Council Member Clanagan, second by Vice Mayor Kai. Motion carried unanimously. The meeting was adjourned at 8:41 p.m. CERTIFICATION I hereby certify that the foregoing are the true and correct minutes of the Marana Town Council meeting held on May 5, 2009. I further certify that a quorum was present. a1®`~,~F~Mq~®®®! ~Or G~R~ E ~ .'~~. ~~ Jocelyn C. Bronson, Town Clerk ~ SF~ `'y~~i~uu--~~~~>`` ~~