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Home My WebLink About02/21/2006 Regular Council Meeting Minutes MINUTES OF REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MARANA MUNICIPAL COMPLEX FEBRUARY 21, 2006 PLACE AND DATE Marana Municipal Complex, February 21, 2006. A. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL By Mayor Honea at 7:00 p.m. COUNCIL Ed Honea Herb Kai Bob Allen Jim Blake Patti Comerford Tim Escobedo Carol McGorray Mayor Vice Mayor Council Member Council Member Council Member Council Member Council Member Present Present Present Present Present Excused Present ST AFF Mike Reuwsaat Gilbert Davidson Jim DeGrood Frank Cassidy Jocelyn Bronson Town Manager Assistant Town Manager Assistant Town Manager Town Attorney Town Clerk Present Present Present Present Present B. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND INVOCATION/MOMENT OF SILENCE Led by Mayor Honea. c. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Upon motion by Council Member Comerford, seconded by Council Member Blake, the agenda was unanimously approved with item 1.2 and J.2 being removed from the agenda. D. CALL TO THE PUBLIC Steven Vasquez addressed the Council and invited them to attend the Marana Arts Council gathering at the Marana Heritage House on Friday, February 24,2006 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Ed Stolmaker, Marana Chamber of Commerce, addressed the Council and provided them with a program for the 2005 Community and Business A wards to be held on Tuesday, February 28,2006, in the lobby of the Marana Municipal Complex. The reception will start at 5 :30 p.m. and the presentation will start at 6: 15 p.m. Dan Sullivan addressed the Council and commented on the recent criticism that has been aimed at Council and the Town. He said the Council and management has placed emphasis on allowing public input into policymaking, engaged in consensus building, and has conducted meetings with decorum and courtesy, and has rendered timely decisions on public matters. MINUTES OF REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MARANA MUNICIPAL COMPLEX FEBRUARY 21, 2006 Jon Post addressed the Council and said that he supports the Council and believes they are doing a good job. He is in opposition to the recall attempt and believes Council is making every effort to bring Marana into the future. Even though each Council member has different ideas, wishes, and dreams for the Town, they all work together and are unified in public. Clay Parsons addressed the Council and stated that he has lived in Marana for 35 years and said that this Council has been responsible for many positive things in Marana; one of which is the junior rodeo which would not have happened without the support of Council. He thanked Council for their time and for making hard decisions that are not always supported. He stated that there are many unanimous votes because Council studies the issues before they vote. He feels the Town of Marana is safe and has a strong Council who work well together. He said the Parsons' family is 100 percent behind the Council and the majority of the community wants the Council to fulfill their terms and hopes they are voted in again next term. John Buchanan addressed the Council and said he has moved 27 tanks, several trucks and large equipment. He has deeds on two different parcels. He has one truck and trailer working on a daily basis and hopes to have up to three more trucks and trailers in the next few weeks. Mr. Buchanan talked about a dream project he would like to build, and spoke about his family. He hopes to be half-moved by the end of March. Mayor Honea introduced Boy Scout Troop #298. Council Member Comerford learned that the scout troop was earning a merit badge and that most of the scouts were interested in becoming Eagle Scouts. E. PRESENTATIONS Mayor Honea read a proclamation in recognition of Mountain View High School, Tortolita Middle School, and the Coalition for Drugs/AlcoholNiolence Awareness for their work in hosting Take Action! An Evening of Substance Awareness Education on February 15, 2006, which gave students, educators, administrators, and community members the opportunity to learn about the danger of drugs. F. MAYOR AND COUNCIL REPORTS: SUMMARY OF CURRENT EVENTS Mayor Honea attended the Take Action! seminar at Mountain View High School and said many people are recognizing how dangerous drugs are to the community and taking action. He read to three classrooms at Estes Elementary School during Love of Reading Week. He also attended the Tres Rios presentation at Twin Peaks Elementary. The Junior Rodeo Association made a Founders' Day public service announcement. He announced that he has a new grandson, and introduced Eric Bidel, the new reporter for the Explorer Newspaper. G. MANAGER'S REPORT: SUMMARY OF CURRENT EVENTS Mike Reuwsaat, Town Manager, said there had been a trail dedication where Riker Materials, The Pines, and the Town Partnership dedicated 1.6 miles of public trail, which was constructed and paid for by Ricker Materials. H. STAFF REPORTS There were none. MINUTES OF REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MARANA MUNICIPAL COMPLEX FEBRUARY 21, 2006 GENERAL ORDER OF BUSINESS I. CONSENT AGENDA 1. Resolution No. 2006-29: Relating to Real Estate; approving and authorizing the Mayor to execute an acquisition agreement with Elinor M. McCague for the purpose of a temporary construction easement relating to the Thornydale Road Improvements (Harvey Gill) 2. Resolution No. 2006 30: Relating to 'Water Serviee; approving and authsrizing the exeeution of the seeond amendment to TO','in of Marana agreement for eonstruetion of .....ater faeilities and proYision SfYiater utility serviee for the Saguaro Springs develspment (Brad DeSpain) - (Removed from agenda) 3. Resolution No. 2006-31: Relating to Water Service; approving and authorizing the execution of the agreement between the Town of Marana and Redemptorist Society of Arizona dba Redemptorist Renewal Center, for construction of water facilities under private contract (Brad DeSpain. Upon motion by Council Member McGorray, seconded by Council Member Comerford, the consent agenda was unanimously approved with item 1.2 being removed. J. COUNCIL ACTION 1. Resolution No. 2006-32: Relating to Development; approving and authorizing a modification to rezoning conditions of the Patania-Hartman Rezoning Ordinance (Ordinance No. 94.09) (Barbara Berlin) Barbara Berlin, Planning Director, addressed the Council and said Resolution No. 2006-32 would modify a rezoning ordinance that was adopted in 1994, which pertains to 100 acres of land near Hartman Lane and Overton Road. The proposed rezoning had six conditions. The original concept plan included an area of neighborhood commercial. At the time of rezoning, the commercial was rejected, and was required to remain as open space. Another condition required that the recommendations of the staff report be followed. After a pre-application meeting, a proposed subdivision plat was forwarded to staff. In order to achieve the design of the proposed subdivision plat, the previous conditions need to be removed. Upon motion by Vice Mayor Kai, seconded by Council Member McGorray, Resolution No. 2006-32 was unanimously approved. 2. Resolution No. 2006 27: Relating to Development; approving and authorizing a [mal plat for ,",'illo'N Ridge Csmmons. This item Vias MINUTES OF REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MARANA MUNICIPAL COMPLEX FEBRUARY 21, 2006 originally seheduled for the February 7, 2006 meeting. (Barbara Berlin)- (Removed from agenda) 3. Relatin2 to Community Development Block Grants; approving and authorizing the 2006 CDBG Priority List (Dan Groseclose) Mr. Reuwsaat addressed Council and presented six projects totaling $430,000 for the 2006 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding. The priority list given to Council for review included Administration, Housing Rehabilitation, Affordable Housing, Honea Heights Neighborhood Park, Home Exterior and Landscape Program, and the Honea Heights Neighborhood Street Program. Upon motion by Council Member Blake, seconded by Council Member McGorray, the 2006 CDBG Priority List and directions to forward the recommendations for funding to Pima County were unanimously approved. K. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION/POSSIBLE ACTION 1. State Le2islative Issues: DiscussionlDirection/Action regarding all pending bills before the Legislature (Mike Reuwsaat) Michael Racy addressed the Council and said that approximately 1500 Bills have been submitted in Legislative Session. The Governor has vetoed five bills so far, one of which includes the state's English-Language Learner (ELL) Program. Once the ELL Program is resolved, the state budget deliberations will begin. Mr. Racy said there is an $850 million surplus which is causing a debate on how to spend it. He spoke about the Truth in Taxation Law; eminent domain, which would affect the right to condemn private property; and the Strike Everything Amendment Bill, (impact fees), which would prohibit a construction sales tax from being higher than the general sales tax. Council Member Comerford asked about the reorganization of state land. Mr. Racy said there is a legislative State Land initiative moving through the process, but does not preserve as much land as the Town of Marana would like to see. Vice Mayor Kai asked about Senate Bill 1360, Signature Requirements for Referendum Initiatives. He asked ifthere were things that could be done to increase the numbers. Mr. Racy said the substance of the bill does not give the Town a good opportunity to do anything. Vice Mayor Kai asked about the photo radar on the 101 Loop. Mr. Racy said there were 15,000 speeding tickets issued during the first weekend. Council Member McGorray asked about the speed limit allowance. Mr. Racy said he thought it ticketed at ten miles over the speed limit. Mayor Honea asked about Bill 2831, Impact Fees. Mr. Racy said it has been to the Committee for three weeks, and the strike amendments are still not correct. L. BOARDS. COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES MINUTES OF REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MARANA MUNICIPAL COMPLEX FEBRUARY 21,2006 M. EXECUTIVE SESSIONS. Upon motion by Council Member Blake, seconded by Council Member Allen, the Council voted unanimously to go into executive session at 7:35 p.m. and reconvened at 8:05 p.m. 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. 2. Executive Session pursuant to A.R.S. ~38-431.03 (A)(3) and (4) to instruct and obtain legal advice from the Town Attorney concerning zoning enforcement options to eliminate illegal outdoor tank and equipment storage on Pima County Assessor Parcel No. 216-12-004D located just east of 1-10 between Avra Valley and Tangerine Roads, operated by John Buchanan and owned by Union Pacific Railroad (Frank Cassidy) Upon motion by Council Member McGorray, seconded by Vice Mayor Kai, having the Town Attorney proceed as discussed in Executive Session was unanimously approved. 3. Executive Session pursuant to A.R.S. ~ 38-431.03(A)(4) to consider the Town's position and instruct the Town Attorney regarding Pima County Superior Court Case No. C20051614, Codi Lee Colvin vs. Town of Marana, et al. Upon motion by Council Member McGorray, seconded by Council Member Allen, having the Town Attorney proceed as discussed in Executive Session was unanimously approved. N. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Vice Mayor Kai recommended that staff do a Study Session to change the Council Election cycle to coincide with the General Election cycle to help increase voting numbers. O. ADJOURNMENT Upon motion by Council Member Comerford, seconded by Council Member McGorray, the Council voted unanimously to adjourn. The time was 8:30 p.m. CERTIFICATION I hereby certify that the foregoing are the true and correct minutes of the Marana Town Council meeting held on February 21, 2006. I further certify that a quorum was present. ~Si\\HIt;,,~ ~ OF M..j ~ ~. ~~~\\"m"I'''~~ s~~~ ~ ~ ~LO.lcOP.PORATE~ ~ :r-:: 000 ::: _ - sSEALi = ':::; ~_ i;t ~ ill"!: "'. ~ OS; ~ :["'lllllll\\!A ~ ~~ >912 ,\~I'~ :f/'13: j n,\\\~