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PLACE AND DATE
Marana Municipal Complex, March 7, 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
Present
Present
STAFF
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 Escobedo, seconded by Council Member Comerford, the
agenda was unanimously approved.
D. CALL TO THE PUBLIC
Kate Conway, Ricky Mitchell and Jimmy Glover, students of Marana High School and
members of S.T.AN.D. (Students Together Against Narcotics and Drinking), addressed the
Council and asked for a $5,000 donation to help fund some of the costs of an after-prom
party at Bedroxx. The after-prom party keeps students safe and provides them with
alternative after-prom activities. The after-prom party will be on April 22, 2006. The group
has raised a portion of the funds already.
Mayor Honea asked the students to provide written material that includes information about
the evening and how the money would be used. Council Member Escobedo asked for the
deadline date, which is a week before the prom.
Allison Murphy, Associate Principal at Marana High School, addressed the Council and said
she will put together the information and submit it to the Council.
Mayor Honea said the Council could find ways to help with some of the costs.
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Mike Reuwsaat, Town Manager, said the Town has an agreement with Bedroxx and asked
that the requested information to be submitted to the manager's office. Staff will meet with
the owners of Bedroxx and see if some of the costs could be reduced.
Eloise Brown addressed the Council and urged the Council to consider having the Council
meetings televised. There are many Marana constituents who do not know the Council
members, and televised meetings would be a great way to have people in the community
learn about the Council and keep informed of what is going on with the Town.
Lisa Lovallo addressed the Council and introduced herself as a candidate running for the
Arizona House of Representatives in Legislative District 26. She is a Sabino High School
and University of Arizona graduate. She is interested in meeting the Council members and
learning more about the Town and the community.
E. PRESENTATIONS
1. ANNOUNCEMENTS
2. INTRODUCTIONS
Jim DeGrood, Assistant Town Manager introduced T VanHook, Grant Writer.
She will be responsible for fund development.
3. PROCLAMATIONS
4. UPDATES
a. Update on the awards for the Municipal Complex (Harvey Gill)
Keith Brann, Acting Town Engineer, updated the Council on awards the
Public Works Department has won for the Municipal Complex,
including the $10 to $100 million Structure award, the Statewide APW A
Structure award and an Arizona Masonry Merit award. The Town has
also been nominated for a national award. Public Works plans to have a
formal presentation of these awards at the March 21, 2006 Council
meeting.
b. Update on the 2006 Founders' Day celebration (Ron Smith)
Ron Smith, Parks and Recreation Director, addressed the Council and
showed the Founders' Day public service announcement. Council was
provided an itinerary, map, and event flyer. Some of the attractions will
include: Little League games, arts and craft vendors, chili cook-off, art
displays, heritage area, and food and information vendors. The Mayor
will throw the first pitch at the ball game and present buckles at the
Junior Rodeo.
Council Member Blake said the Founders' Day promotion video had
been shown several times during prime time hours.
Lisa Duncan, Environmental Planner, addressed the Council and highlighted the
implementation of the Storm Water Management Plan, a portion of the Arizona Pollutant
Discharge Elimination System Storm Program and a requirement of the Municipal Separate
Storm Sewer System (MS4) general permit. She gave a presentation that included the
background of the storm water program; the key features of the plan, including the six
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minimum control measures; the best management practices (BMP) and the measurable goals;
examples ofBMPs; and the Town's efforts to date.
A draft of the Storm Water Management Plan (SWMP) was submitted in March 2003,
reviewed and changes submitted in September 2005, approved in October 2005 and
published for public review and comment for 60 days.
Ms. Duncan said there are six minimum control measures, which include public outreach and
education, public involvement and participation, illicit discharge detection and elimination,
construction site runoff, post-construction storm water control, and municipal operations -
good housekeeping. To date, the Town has performed outreach in Marana School District
classrooms and is developing brochures and advertising. Public participation included an
artwork contest, which generated the artwork for the 2006 calendar. The Town is still
phasing into full compliance; the first draft of a stormwater ordinance is required by March
2007. Some next steps include adopting a stormwater ordinance, reassessed urbanized areas,
and updating the mapping of storm sewer systems.
Mr. Reuwsaat thanked the Environmental Department.
F. MAYOR AND COUNCIL REPORTS: SUMMARY OF CURRENT EVENTS
Council Member Escobedo thanked everyone for their support during his time of loss.
G. MANAGER'S REPORT: SUMMARY OF CURRENT EVENTS
There were none.
H. STAFF REPORTS
GENERAL ORDER OF BUSINESS
I. CONSENT AGENDA
1. Resolution No. 2006-27: Relating to Development; approving and
authorizing a fmal plat for Willow Ridge Commons (Barbara Berlin)
2. Resolution No. 2006-34: Relating to Development; approving and
authorizing a fmal plat for San Lucas Block 11 (Barbara Berlin)
3. Resolution No. 2006-35: Relating to Streets; approving the naming of an un-
named public easement to "Coyote Howl Road" (Harvey Gill)
4. Resolution No. 2006-36: Relating to Town Facilities approving and
authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement allowing the Marana Unified
School District Governing Board to use conference facilities at the Marana
Municipal Complex (Frank Cassidy)
5. Resolution No. 2006-37: Relating to Storm Water; approving and
authorizing the Town of Marana Storm Water Management Program (Plan)
(Harvey Gill)
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6. Minutes of the February 7, 2006 regular meeting.
Upon motion by Vice Mayor Kai, seconded by Council Member McGorray, the consent agenda
was unanimously approved.
J. COUNCIL ACTION
1. PUBLIC HEARING. Ordinance No. 2006.03: Relating to Development;
approving and authorizing a rezoning to create the Gladden Farms II
Specific Plan (Barbara Berlin)
Mayor Honea declared the public hearing open.
Barbara Berlin, Planning Director, addressed the Council and said the rezoning to
create the Gladden Farms II Specific Plan was considered by the Planning
Commission on December 14, 2005, and recommended for approval. This is
almost one square mile east of Gladden Farms. It includes 21 blocks of
development with two commercial blocks; several blocks could be a gated senior
development. The plans will meet the residential design standards, and there is
also a development agreement that.
Mr. Reuwsaat thanked Dean Wingert and his staff for their hard work on the
Gladden Farms II Specific Plan and for their partnership with the Town.
There being no speakers, Mayor Honea declared the public hearing closed.
Upon motion by Council Member McGorray, seconded by Council Member
Blake, Ordinance No. 2006.03 was unanimously approved.
2. Resolution No. 2006-38: Relating to Development; approving and
authorizing the execution of a development agreement with FC/M
GLADDEN II., L.L.c., regarding the Gladden Farms II development
project (Frank Cassidy)
Frank Cassidy, Town Attorney, addressed the Council and said that the Gladden
Farms II development agreement includes all of Gladden II except the Stan
Gladden Parcel, which is under a different ownership. Ninety-five percent of
Moore Road will be dedicated. Gladden II agrees with the agreement to
participate in an improvement district to fund Tangerine Farms Road from Moore
Road to the interchange. The agreement has two fall back elements. First, if the
improvement district does not build the road, Gladden II has to build the full four-
lane section of Tangerine Farms Road through the Gladden II project. Second, if
for some reason the road is not realigned all the way to the interchange, they
cannot go vertical.
Council Member Escobedo expressed concerns with article 1.3.2 in the agreement
in relation to holding the developer accountable for that portion of the road and to
hold them up from going vertical. He asked to make a motion to have this line
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stricken from the agreement. Mr. Reuwsaat said that if item 1.3.2 is struck,
Gladden Farms II is held to the construction of the four-lane through their
property, and it would be up to the Town to make sure the rest is connected in a
timely manner.
Mayor Honea asked if the west boundary of Gladden I to the east boundary of
Gladden I is covered in the development agreements. Mr. Cassidy answered that
it is covered if the improvement district does not move forward. If the section is
eliminated, it means that if the connection is not straightened, they can go vertical.
The traffic engineers prefer not to have traffic driving down Moore or Tangerine
Farms Roads, then down the Frontage Road. By removing the item, it places the
burden on the Town.
Council Member Comerford expressed concerns about the timeframe;
specifically, traffic on Moore Road. She asked if there was a way for Gladden
Farms to be accountable with a payback from the other adjoining developers. Mr.
Reuwsaat said yes, but the Town will be responsible to get it done. ADOT will
agree to the new alignment, and the Town should have an IGA within three
months. The Town will have a meeting with Westcor and Granite to agree to the
right-of-way.
Vice Mayor Kai asked if the Town eliminates 1.3.2 and runs into problems with
the remainder of the road, is there any recourse where the Town can ask them to
hold before going vertical. Mr. Cassidy said that this would be difficult, due to a
provision in the Arizona Revised Statutes that allows a moratorium to be adopted
under certain limited circumstances.
Mayor Honea said he does not want this development to end up with everyone
using Moore Road or the freeway access road. Will Tangerine Loop Road, from
Moore to the east end of Gladden II, need to be completed before Gladden II
could go vertical? Mr. Cassidy said that Gladden Farms is responsible to build
the loop from Moore to the landfill. Further, Mr. Cassidy said 1.3.2 requires the
road to be constructed all the way to the east end of Gladden II before going
vertical.
Council Member Escobedo asked if the owners decide not to build in the near
future, how the Town gets them to build that certain section of road. Mr.
Reuwsaat said there's some capacity, but if 1.3.2 is not in the agreement, Gladden
II will be the only development penalized.
Mayor Honea fears that there will be a great number of residents without a road.
Mr. Reuwsaat said that this is the opportunity to say that the whole road needs to
be built. The Mayor asked the developer when they plan to go vertical. The plans
for the loop road are 95 percent complete, and it would be easier to finish the road
now without the houses.
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Dean Wingert, Forest City Development, addressed the Council and said there is a
great deal of processing still ahead before any structure plans can be submitted.
He estimated the time to be two years from now. He said the Town has taken on
the responsibility, with landowners paying the cost through an improvement
district. The agreement leaves the effort in the Town's hands but puts the
consequences on the developer.
Vice Mayor Kai said the Town has good intentions but if the Town is dependent
on the other developers to make a quick deal, negotiations will be compromised.
Council needs to think about what will be compromised to get the road built.
Council Member Blake said the road being built has been an issue for a long time.
The Town needs to assure everyone that Tangerine will be completed all the way
to 1-10 before the traffic gets here. Mr. Reuwsaat said it is based upon the Town
approving several developments. If Council passes the resolution, it is one of his
highest priorities to get the road connected to 1-10.
Council Member Comerford said that Gladden Farms should not be penalized for
something they have no control over.
Upon motion by Council Member Comerford, seconded by Council Member
Escobedo, Resolution No. 2006-38 removing item 1.3.2 from the development
agreement was approved 5-2 with Council Member McGorray and Vice Mayor
Kai voting no.
Council Member Escobedo said the northern Tangerine Road connection still
needs to be addressed. Mr. Reuwsaat said that Gilbert Davidson, Assistant Town
Manager, held a meeting coordinating the right-of-way and placement of the road.
3. PUBLIC HEARING: Resolution No. 2006-39: Relating to Public Works;
authorizing and approving the amendment to Pima County Bond Project
descriptions for the Santa Cruz River in the Vicinity of Continental Ranch
project and the Marana Rattlesnake Park (Frank Cassidy)
Mayor Honea declared the public hearing open.
Mr. Cassidy said this item is required by the 2004 Pima County bond
implementation ordinance, which provided that if any project changes are made, a
public hearing has to be held to approve the change.
There being no speakers, Mayor Honea declared the public hearing closed.
Upon motion by Council Member Escobedo, seconded by Council Member Allen,
Resolution No. 2006-39 was unanimously approved.
Mr. Reuwsaat thanked Mr. Cassidy for preparing the updates to the Council. This
resolution was needed to get the library and bank protection.
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4. Resolution No. 2006-40: Relating to Transportation; affirming the Regional
Transportation Authority's adopted policies for implementation of the
twenty-year comprehensive multimodal Regional Transportation Plan and
directing the preparation of such rules and regulations as necessary for
implementation of approved Regional Transportation Authority projects in
accordance with those policies (Jim DeGrood)
Mr. DeGrood addressed the Council and said that the Regional Transportation
Authority (RTA) Board of Directors approved the RTA plan and the sales tax to
be brought before the voters in May. Certain policies were put in place to ensure:
uniform mitigation provided on all RT A projects, that the functionality of existing
roadways not be diminished by R T A improvements, that there be accountability
and transparency for all RTA projects and Public corridor planning processes
occur. Resolution 2006-40 calls for a framework to deliver projects.
Upon motion by Vice Mayor Kai, seconded by Council Member Comerford,
Resolution No. 2006-40 was unanimously approved.
5. Relatinf! to Water: Interpreting the Northwest Area Plan non-potable water
system requirement as it relates to service to individual residential lots
(Frank Cassidy)
Mr. Cassidy asked Council to interpret the Northwest Area Plan non-potable
water system provision to not require delivery of non-potable water to each
individual lot. The purpose of the non-potable system is to put CAP water or
treated effluent in the system and direct deliver less than potable quality water at a
savings to the Town. Eliminating the requirement to deliver to the individual
residences will still preserve the goal, since most of the high water usage areas
will be served by the non-potable system but will not go to the individual lots.
Upon motion by Council Member McGorray, seconded by Council Member
Blake, the Mayor was unanimously authorized to sign the written decision
provided by staff, interpreting the non-potable water policy found in the Land Use
Element of the Northwest Area Plan to require the developer-installed non-
potable water system infrastructure to serve all common areas, parks, and other
shared or public areas with significant landscape water requirements, and not to
require the infrastructure to be installed each individual residential lot.
6. Ordinance No. 2006.04: Relating to Health and Sanitation; prohibiting
smoking in public places with certain defined exceptions; amending Title 10
of the Marana Town Code by adding Chapter 10-6, renumbering current
Chapter 10-6 as Chapter 10-7 and renumbering its sections accordingly, and
adding Section 10-7-5; providing penalties for the violation of Chapter 10-6;
and designating an effective date. (Frank Cassidy)
Mr. Cassidy proposed two alternatives for a smoking ordinance, which were
based on Pima County's Smoking Ordinance with some wording changes. The
proposed ordinance will prohibit all smoking inside enclosed buildings and
vehicles. Exceptions include bowling alleys, bars, and restaurants under certain
circumstances such as a separate ventilated designated smoking area.
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The proposed ordinance includes a trigger date to provide the designated smoking
area. The trigger date will be either the Statewide Smoke-Free Initiative or March
1,2007.
Smoking Ordinance Alt 1 draft states that no smoking is permitted in a restaurant
unless and until the designated smoking area is completed. This ordinance will
allow restaurants 90 days after the trigger date to obtain building permits for a
designated smoking area and one year after the trigger date to complete the
designated smoking area.
Smoking Ordinance Alt 2 states that smoking is permitted in a restaurant as long
as the owner submits an application for the designated smoking area within 30
days after the ordinance effective date; they submit architectural plans for the
designated smoking area within 90 days after the ordinance effective day; they
apply for building permits for the designated smoking areas within 30 days after
the trigger date, and complete construction of the designated smoking areas within
one year after the trigger date. Once the application has been submitted and the
owner complies with the requirements, smoking will be allowed
Mr. Cassidy explained that the hardship smoking exemption is designed for
restaurants that experience a 15 percent or more loss in business because of the
smoking ban. The business has to stop allowing smoking as of the effective date.
Then, there has to be a 60-day period where income information is submitted to
the Town. After the 60-day period, the restaurant can apply for the exemption to
the Council. If approved, the exemption begins on the Council approval date.
From the effective date up until the Council approval, there would be no smoking.
Mr. Cassidy asked for two wording corrections to the proposed ordinances, one of
which would be to change "obtain" building permits to "apply for" building
permits section 10-6-5 in the Alt 2 draft; the second change is to delete the word
"described" from section 10-7-5 paragraph E.
Mr. Cassidy explained that the definition of a bar states that the sales from alcohol
must be greater than the sale of food. Section 10-6-4, (B)(3) states that a smoking
area must be no greater in size than 25 percent of the total seating area of the
restaurant.
Council Member Comerford thanked Mr. Cassidy for his work.
Adria Schwager, an employee of Cracker Barrel, addressed the Council in favor
of the Alt 1 Smoking Ordinance.
Sherry Lopez addressed the Council in favor of the Smoking Ordinance.
Royann Parker addressed the Council in favor of Alt 1 Smoking Ordinance. She
asked for clarification on the number of times a restaurant could repeat the
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hardship cycle. Mayor Honea said it could just keep repeating as long as there is
a 15 percent or more decrease in sales.
David Parker addressed the Council and said the language preserves the right of
the business to add a smoking section that meets the intent of the code. He stated
that the perpetual hardship exemption should end after two cycles and that there
should be penalties in the code for smoking violations. He urged the Council to
approve Alt 1 and he asked the Town to consider provisions to protect the health
and safety of citizens if a hardship is granted for a restaurant.
Mayor Honea asked for effective and trigger date clarification. Mr. Cassidy said
that both Alt 1 and Alt 2 ordinance proposals would go into effect starting 30 days
after the adoption. The trigger date relates to when a restaurant applies for a
designated smoking area.
Council Member Comerford said the reason she requested the ordinance be
brought before the Council was so that the Town did not wait to see what would
happen with the statewide initiative.
Vice Mayor Kai said he visited with Michael Racy regarding the Statewide
Smoke-Free Initiative and that it appears the initiative may make it on the
November Ballot.
Council Member Escobedo asked about the percentage references for places like
Famous Sams and Oldfather Inn. Mr. Cassidy said that if more than 50 percent of
the total annual state sales tax is for food and non-alcoholic beverages, the
establishment is considered a restaurant and if more than 50 percent of the sales is
from alcohol then the establishment is a bar. Mr. Reuwsaat said that Oldfather
Inn's sales percentage does exceed 50 percent so it is considered a bar.
Council Member Comerford stated that the state dictates the difference in taxes of
a restaurant and a bar. She received a letter from the Waffle House stating that
their establishment is too small to have a smoking section and they believe all
restaurants should go non-smoking.
Council Member McGorray asked which version is more expensive for
establishments that wish to keep smoking. The application to be submitted within
30 days of the ordinance effective date. Mr. Cassidy answered that Alt 1 is more
expensive and Alt 2 would give the businesses more leeway and spending less
money until the state initiative is passed.
Council Member Blake said the Council does not want to put anyone out of
business by approving the ordinance. Businesses need to make a decision
regarding the way they want to go to determine if they can afford to go smoke-
free and make the building changes, or afford the loss of business as a result of
going smoke-free.
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Council Member Comerford said that no matter what happens to the statewide
initiative, the Town will make the final step on March 1,2007.
Upon motion by Council Member McGorray, seconded by Council Member
Allen, Smoking Ordinance Alt 2, with the changes suggested earlier by Mr.
Cassidy, failed 3-4 with Vice Mayor Kai, Council Members Blake, Comerford
and Escobedo all voting no.
Upon motion by Council Member Comerford, seconded by Council Member
Escobedo, Smoking Ordinance Alt 1 changing the percentage of food and alcohol
from 50/50 percent to 60/40 percent and changing the wording on 10-7-5 E. failed
3-4 with Mayor Honea, Vice Mayor Kai, Council Members Allen, and McGorray
voting no.
Mayor Honea said nobody on the Council is against a smoking ordinance. The
Council understood that this needed to be done. He suggested bringing it back in
two weeks. Mr. Cassidy said the Council could bring it back, or he could make
modifications to the ordinance, if the Council provided suggestions. Mayor
Honea asked Mr. Reuwsaat to bring it back on March 21. He pointed out that he
was concerned with the trigger date. Council Member Escobedo pointed out that
staff had designed the ordinance, but the Council could modify it as they chose.
Council Member Allen said that he didn't want to hurt any businesses in doing
this; the Council wanted to pass an ordinance. Council Member Comerford asked
if she could change her vote. Mr. Cassidy explained that the Council could make
and vote on a motion to reconsider the motion.
Upon motion by Council Member Comerford, seconded by Council Member
Escobedo, reconsideration of Council Member McGorray's motion for Smoking
Ordinance Alt 2 was unanimously approved.
Upon motion by Council Member McGorray, seconded by Council Member
Allen, Smoking Ordinance Alt 2, with Mr. Cassidy's suggested changes, was
approved 5-2 with Vice Mayor Kai and Council Member Escobedo voting no.
K. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION/POSSIBLE ACTION
1. DiscussionIDirection: Request for additional personnel (Regina Fleming)
Regina Fleming, Human Resources Director, addressed the Council and requested
approval of a mid-year allocation to hire personnel for the magistrate court.
Upon motion by Council Member Comerford, seconded by Council Member
Escobedo, the request for additional personnel was unanimously approved.
2. DiscussionIDirection: Tour of the Tucson Mountains (Jim DeGrood)
Mr. DeGrood said the Tour of the Tucson Mountains is an annual bicycle race
held in April by the Perimeter Bicycling Association of America. Last year's 19th
Annual Tour drew approximately 1,000 riders and started at the Marana
Municipal Complex. The Perimeter Bicycling Association has requested that the
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Town become the presenting sponsor by underwriting the Marana Police
Department expenses. He introduced Richard DeBemardis, President of
Perimeter Bicycling Association of America, and Melanie Rineer.
Mr. DeBemardis addressed the Council and said the Tour of the Tucson has an
economic impact of $20 million. Last year the tour was moved to Marana and
increased by 200 riders. The number of family riders were also significantly
greater. For this reason, the Perimeter Bicycling Association would like to
permanently move the tour to Marana. This year is the 20th Tour of the Tucson
Mountains and will be held on the last Sunday in April. He asked the Town to be
a presenting sponsor which runs from $7,000 to $10,000. Marana will be
declared as the official site the location of the start and finish of the tour, and will
have a great economic benefit. He listed benefits, including the Town of Marana
being advertised on all information, children's safety education will be provided
to the community, and that the event will be included with other activities such as
bands and activities in the nearby area to attract non-riders, news releases and
promotional releases. The agreement will underwrite the traffic control costs.
Ms. Rineer addressed the Council and explained the route of the tour.
Council Member Comerford confirmed that the tour date will be April 30, 2006.
Vice Mayor Kai asked about safety issues during past tours. Mr. DeBemardis
answered that accidents do occur during the race but each year the number of
injuries has decreased as a result of police supervision. Vice Mayor Kai verified
that the Town would be protected against any injury responsibilities in an
insurance policy.
Upon motion by Council Member Comerford, seconded by Council Member
Escobedo, underwriting the Marana Police Department expenses for the April 30,
2006, 20th annual bike ride was approved 6-1 with Council Member Allen voting
no.
Mayor Honea stated there were many traffic interruptions and it was a hardship
during the event last year. He experienced rude tour staff, and said that he would
attend the event this year and wanted to make sure the same issues did not arise.
Council Member Comerford asked the Town to give the citizens plenty of notice
of the event day and times, and let the bikers know that some things may happen
to cause delays. Mr. DeBemardis assured the Council that he would work with
the police to alleviate traffic congestion and work to make sure there were no
issues like Mayor Honea experienced during the tour last year.
3. State Le2islative Issues: Discussion/Direction/Action regarding all pending
bills before the Legislature (Mike Reuwsaat)
Council Member Escobedo spoke of the new liquor license legislation and he
urged everyone to review the wording.
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L. BOARDS. COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES
1. Resolution No. 2006-41: Relating to Boards and Commissions; approving
the appointment of Ed Honea to the Regional Transportation Authority (Jim
DeGrood)
Upon motion by Council Member Escobedo, seconded by Vice Mayor Kai,
Resolution No. 2006-41 was unanimously approved.
Mr. Reuwsaat thanked Council Member Allen for his job on the Regional
Transportation Authority.
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
O. ADJOURNMENT
Upon motion by Council Member McGorray, seconded by Council Member Blake, the
Council voted unanimously to adjourn. The time was 9:45 p.m.
CERTIFICATION
I hereby certify that the foregoing are the true and correct minutes of the Marana Town Council
meeting held on March 7, 2006. I further certify that a quorum was present.
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