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Home My WebLink About04/20/2010 Regular Council Meeting MinutesA~A~A r~r.~~ REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES 11555 W. Civic Center Drive, Marana, Arizona 85653 Council Chambers, Apri120, 2010, at or after 7:00 PM Ed Honea, Mayor Herb Kai, Vice Mayor Russell Clanagan, Council Member Patti Comerford, Council Member Carol McGorray, Council Member Jon Post, Council Member Roxanne Ziegler, Council Member REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL Mayor Honea called the meeting to order at 6:59 p.m. Town Clerk Bronson called roll. All Council Members were present. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE/INVOCATION/MOMENT OF SILENCE Jonathan Susa, Life Scout, Quartermaster, Troop 2591ed the pledge of allegiance. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Motion to approve moved by Council Member McGorray, second by Vice Mayor Kai. Motion carried unanimously. CALL TO THE PUBLIC Richard DeBernardis spoke regarding the upcoming Tour of the Tucson Mountains, which will start at the Municipal Complex on Sunday. The money raised from this event, which they hope will be $10,000 will be divided among three area charities. The various rides will begin at 6:30 a.m., 8:30 a.m. and 10:00 a.m., respectively. He encouraged everyone to come out and attend. Phyllis Farenga addressed Council regarding truck traffic and Marana Estates and asked that a sign be posted to slow down because of children playing in the area and the potential for accidents. She also voiced her concern over the proposed Avra Valley-Kai annexation in regard to a landfill. She also expressed her concern about the amount of time it is taking to process her public records request and that she supports the Silverbell West people. Dan Rogers, Richard Swartz, Donna Swartz, Elaine Ramirez, Robin Meissner and Albert Lannon spoke regarding their concerns and opposition to the proposed landfill. Pat McElroy did not speak but noted her opposition on a speaker card. Linda Storzer April 20, 2010 Council Meeting Minutes did not speak but provided letters of her opposition to the proposed landfill. Mr. Lannon gave the Town Clerk copies of a local publication, Desert Times, which included an article about the landfill, and Ms. Ramirez gave the Town Clerk additional signature petitions in opposition to the landfill, noting that many signatures are from Marana residents. In response to some of Ms. Meissner's comments about Pima County, Council Member Ziegler stated that she supported the Mayor's comments regarding the County's actions in response to the proposed annexation, and noted that her clarification was not directed toward general County staff. David Morales spoke in support of the Marana Estates safety sign and also asked if Council could pass a resolution supporting Proposition 100. Council Member Ziegler asked staff about putting a sign up in Marana Estates. Mr. Davidson stated that he would look into the matter on Wednesday, noting that staff had been working with Ms. Farenga and other neighbors in Marana Estates, and this was the first he had heard about a sign. PROCLAMATIONS Arbor Day Proclamation Town Clerk Bronson read the proclamation. Mayor Honea presented Jonathan Susa with the proclamation, noting for the audience that the Arbor Day proclamation was at his request. Jonathan addressed Council and thanked them for their support with the proclamation and gave the Town Clerk flyers to give them for his tree planting project. MAYOR AND COUNCIL REPORTS: SUMMARY OF CURRENT EVENTS Mayor Honea noted that he and Mr. Davidson met today with the PAG, MAG and CAG groups on transportation infrastructure for Arizona. The Long Beach and Mexican ports are growing so rapidly that the roads can't handle the traffic that is being carried from these ports. It will take billions of dollars and several years to come up with a plan to mitigate that. MANAGER' S REPORT: SUMMARY OF CURRENT EVENTS Mr. Davidson reported that the Council Executive Report has been submitted, which is a compilation of the past month's activities. PRESENTATIONS CONSENT AGENDA Motion to approve moved by Council Member McGorray, second by Council Member Comerford. Motion carried unanimously. C 1: Resolution No. 2010-36: Relating to Development; approving a final plat for Burger King /Home Depot C 2: Resolution No. 2010-37: Relating to Public Works; approving and authorizing the Mayor to execute an intergovernmental agreement between the Town of Marana and the State of Arizona, acting by and through its Department of Transportation, for design and 2 April 20, 2010 Council Meeting Minutes relocation of utilities for the construction of a new traffic interchange at Tangerine Road and Interstate 10 C 3: Resolution No. 2010-38: Relating to Public Works; approving and authorizing the Finance Director to execute a professional services agreement with T.Y. Lin International, Inc. for engineering services to the Town in connection with Central Arizona Project utility coordination for a new traffic interchange at Tangerine Road and Interstate 10 C 4: Minutes of the March 30, 2010 special council meeting and the April 6, 2010 regular council meeting LIQUOR LICENSES L 1: Relating to Liquor Licenses; recommendation to the state liquor board regarding the special event liquor license application submitted by the St. Christopher Catholic Church, 12101 W. Moore Road for a fundraiser Town Clerk Bronson stated that staff had reviewed the application and recommended Council approval. Motion to approve moved by Council Member McGorray, second by Council Member Clanagan. Motion carried unanimously. BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES COUNCIL ACTION A 1: Resolution No. 2010-39: Relating to Development; approving and authorizing the Mayor to execute a development agreement with Legacy Apartments at Dove Mountain, L.L.C., providing for deferral of park development impact fees Presented by Kevin Kish. He noted that this was a request in conformance with state statute to defer the collection of park impact fees on this project until the certificate of occupancy is issued for the building. The developer has included in the development agreement a $32K upfront contribution of the development impact fee as a good faith effort. The impact fee is guaranteed, so there is an assurance that the money is available and will be paid at the end of the project. Motion to approve moved by Council Member McGorray, second by Vice Mayor Kai. Motion carried 6-1 with Council Member Comerford voting nay. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION/POSSIBLE ACTION D 1: Legislative/Intergovernmental Report: Discussion/Direction/Action regarding all pending state and federal legislation and report on recent meetings of other legislative bodies. There was no legislative report 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 3 April 20, 2010 Council Meeting Minutes 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 FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT Motion to adjourn moved by Council Member McGorray, second by ice Mayor Kai. Motion carried unanimously. The meeting was adjourned at 7:40 p.m. CERTIFICATION I hereby certify that the foregoing are the true and correct minutes of the Marana Town Council meeting held on ~pri120, 2010. I further certify that a c~,4y~n was present. C/~ronson. Town Clerk 4 Apri120, 2010 Council Meeting Minutes