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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04/04/2006 Regular Council Meeting Minutes MINUTES OF REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MARANA MUNICIPAL COMPLEX APRIL 4, 2006 PLACE AND DATE Marana Municipal Complex, April 4, 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 Excused Excused 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 and he asked that George Brinsko be remembered. C. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Upon motion by Council Member Comerford, seconded by Council Member Escobedo, the agenda was unanimously approved, with item L.I moved to the consent agenda. D. CALL TO THE PUBLIC Harry Christman, Community Christian Church of Marana, addressed the Council and encouraged celebration of Holy week. Ora Mae Ham addressed the Council regarding the Pima County Bond Election. She spoke about two questions on the bond proposal referring to the need for a mental health/psychiatric care facility in Marana, and an inpatient care facility at University Physicians Hospital (Kino facility). The Marana Community Health Center has a behavioral health component, and would greatly benefit from having a psychiatric facility in the area. Police Chief Richard Vidaurri addressed the Council and said the Marana police officers have received training on how to handle individuals in need of psychiatric care. A local psychiatric care facility would offer a place for police officers to take individuals rather than jail. MINUTES OF REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MARANA MUNICIPAL COMPLEX APRIL 4, 2006 Ed Stolmaker, Marana Chamber of Commerce, addressed the Council and thanked Jessica Ziegler, Diane Mangialardi and staff for their work with the State of the Town Address. He also introduced Dewey Zufelt, Marana Chamber Membership Director. E. PRESENTATIONS 1. ANNOUNCEMENTS 2. INTRODUCTIONS 3. PROCLAMATIONS 1) Arizona Work Zone Safety Awareness Week Jocelyn Bronson, Town Clerk, read a proclamation proclaiming April 2-9, 2006, Arizona Work Zone Safety Awareness Week. 4. UPDATES F. MAYOR AND COUNCIL REPORTS: SUMMARY OF CURRENT EVENTS Council Member Escobedo reiterated the importance for everyone to vote. He attended the National Association of Latino Elected Officials, and had the opportunity to sit with Mayors from across the country. He also participated in the Cesar Chavez march with 6,000 other individuals. Council Member McGorray said that the State of the Town Address was well attended and the Mayor did a wonderful job. She also attended the groundbreaking at Saguaro Ranch. Mayor Honea also attended the Saguaro Ranch groundbreaking. He thanked Jessica Ziegler and Diane Mangialardi for their work with the State ofthe Town Address. G. MANAGER'S REPORT: SUMMARY OF CURRENT EVENTS Mike Reuwsaat, Town Manager, addressed the Council and said that Vice Mayor Kai was attending the services for George Brinsko. Mr. Reuwsaat met with a writer for the Arizona Republic newspaper regarding the Town of Marana and said an article should be appearing soon. H. STAFFREPORTS GENERAL ORDER OF BUSINESS I. CONSENT AGENDA 1. Resolution No. 2006-48: Relating to Transportation; approving and authorizing the execution of an amendment to an intergovernmental agreement between the Town of Marana and Pima County for the sharing of costs involved in providing public transit services to the Town of Marana (Jim DeGrood) 2. Resolution No. 2006-49: Relating to the Police Department; authorizing the Marana Police Department to submit a grant application to the Governor's Office of Highway Safety for the acquisition of two new motor units and related equipment (Richard Vidaurri) MINUTES OF REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MARANA MUNICIPAL COMPLEX APRIL 4, 2006 3. Minutes of the February 28, 2006 and March 7, 2006 regular meetings. 4. Resolution No. 2006-50: Relating to Boards, Commissions and Committees; approving the appointment of Mr. Bill Farris to the Town of Marana Business Advisory Committee (BAC) (Roy Cuaron Upon motion by Council Member Escobedo, seconded by Council Member McGorray, the consent agenda was unanimously approved. J. COUNCIL ACTION 1. Ordinance No. 2006.07: Relating to Development; approving and authorizing revised plan review fees (Barbara Berlin) Barbara Berlin, Planning Director, addressed the Council and said that in July 2005, the Council adopted an update to the plan review fee schedule originally approved in 1995. Staff proposed changes to the fee schedule, and provided it to Council for approval. Upon motion by Council Member McGorray, seconded by Council Member Blake, Ordinance No. 2006.07 was unanimously approved. 2. Ordinance No. 2006.08: Relating to Municipal Court; revising court fees; amending Marana Town Code Section 5-6-1 entitled "Fee Schedule for Court Costs"; and declaring an emergency. (Frank Cassidy) Frank Cassidy, Town Attorney, addressed the Council and said the court fee revisions are intended to streamline and increase some existing fees. Streamlining will include combining three existing fees to one new fee and combining prosecution fees. There will also be an increase in the per citation court improvement fee to provide funding for staff training and maintenance on new equipment. Upon motion by Council Member Blake, seconded by Council Member McGorray, Ordinance No. 2006.08 was unanimously approved. K. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION/POSSIBLE ACTION 1. Discussion and Direction: Relating to Road Improvements; approving and authorizing a Contract Change Order for Cortaro Farms Road Phase 2, UPRR to Star Grass Drive, to fund additional costs of the project (Kevin Thornton) Kevin Thornton, Assistant Director of Public Works, addressed the Council and presented a brief overview on the status ofthe Cortaro Farms Road Project. The final notice to proceed was issued on March 13, 2006, with the contract expiring on December 17,2006. There were constraints that impeded the construction including archaeological clearance, utility relocations and right-of-way acquisitions. In September, 2005, an interim period was established to proceed. In the time since September, the utility relocations were completed, acquisitions MINUTES OF REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MARANA MUNICIPAL COMPLEX APRIL 4, 2006 of rights-of-way were approved, a 404 permit was obtained and the clearance letter was received. A Contract Change Order is requested in the amount of $463,344.49 to cover additional costs including costs of personnel, equipment, supplies, and home office overhead. Upon motion by Council Member McGorray, seconded by Council Member Blake, a Contract Change Order to fund additional costs for the Cortaro Farms Road Phase 2, UPRR to Star Grass Drive project, was unanimously approved. Mr. Reuwsaat thanked staff for their work with the project. 2. Marana High School after prom party (Jim DeGrood) Jim DeGrood, Assistant Town Manager, addressed the Council and said at the March 7,2006, Council meeting the Students Together Against Narcotics and Drinking (S.T.A.N.D) group requested funding for their after prom party event. A meeting with the owner of Bedroxx resulted in an agreement to allow Marana High School to use Town entertainment credit to cover the cost of the event. Council Member McGorray said that in light of the recent passing of a teacher who was killed by a driver, allegedly under the influence, she believes it is significant to help keep students off the road at a time when many parties are happening. Upon motion by Council Member McGorray, seconded by Council Member Blake, the motion to underwrite the cost of the Marana High School after prom party, using entertainment credit andlor contingency funds, was unanimously approved. Mr. Reuwsaat thanked Mr. DeGrood for his help. 3. DiscussionlDirection: Approval of the schematic design of the Silverbell- Cortaro District Park (Jim DeGrood) Tom Ellis, Park Superintendent, addressed the Council and presented updates on the Silverbell-Cortaro District Park. Features of the park will include: a group reservation area, volleyball courts, play area, a festival area, two soccer fields, two basketball courts, tennis courts, softball and baseball fields, dog park, historic area, and walking trails that connect to the Santa Cruz Linear Park. He thanked the Public Works & Planning Department staff. Council Member Escobedo talked about the need for an adult league field. Mr. Ellis said the fields will be equipped for adult leagues, and said the tot lot playgrounds and ballpark seating will be covered. Council Member Escobedo verified that the desert plants will be placed in appropriate areas. Mr. Reuwsaat said the IGA for the bank protection is about 95 percent complete. Once the IGA is approved, the bank protection can be finished and construction may begin by the end of the year. MINUTES OF REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MARANA MUNICIPAL COMPLEX APRIL 4, 2006 Mayor Honea said the park has the potential to be the most used park in the area. Upon motion by Council Member Escobedo, seconded by Council Member Comerford, the schematic design plans for the Silverbell-Cortaro District Park was unanimously approved. 4. State Le2islative Issues: DiscussionlDirectionlAction regarding all pending bills before the Legislature (Mike Reuwsaat) There was no report. L. BOARDS. COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES 1. Resolution No. 2006-50: Relating to Boards, Commissions and Committees; approving the appointment of Mr. Bill Farris to the Town of Marana Business Advisory Committee (BAC) (Roy Cuaron) Moved under consent agenda 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 Notwithstanding the mayor's discretion of what items to place on the agenda, if three or more council members request an item to be placed on the agenda, it must be placed upon the agenda for the second regular town council meeting after the date of the request (Maran a Town Code, Title 2, Chapter 2-4, Section 2-4-2 B) Council Member Escobedo asked that issues with Quick Cash and Payday Loan establishments be addressed at a future Council meeting. Mayor Honea and Council Member Blake concurred. O. ADJOURNMENT Upon motion by Council Member Escobedo, seconded by Council Member McGorray, the Council voted unanimously to adjourn. The time was 7:47 p.m. CERTIFICATION I hereby certify that the foregoing are the true and correct minutes of the Marana Town Council meeting held on April 4, 2006. I further certify that a quorum was present. ~\\,\nn/',,~ ~_"OF ~ ~ ;s- ~'-;',\"""",~~~ so~--..~ ~ ~ S~/CORPORATE\ ~ _ = C:JC:X) = _ - -SEAL- - .. 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