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Home My WebLink About08/03/2010 Regular Council Meeting Minutes,.'"~`' ~ - ~~ AAA ~~~ Y~[:fww Fv M9.Ri..f/i REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES 11555 W. Civic Center Drive, Marana, Arizona 85653 Council Chambers, August 3, 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 7:00 p.m. The Town Clerk called the roll. All members were present except Council Members Post and Ziegler, who were excused. A quorum was present. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE/INVOCATION/MOMENT OF SILENCE Led by Mayor Honea. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Motion to approve moved by Council Member McGorray, second by Council Member Comerford Motion carried unanimously. CALL TO THE PUBLIC Eduardo Ramirez from the cast of Up With People addressed Council and said that 90 people from all over the world would be in Marana from August 16-23. They believe this is a great opportunity for community involvement, and they'll be working with kids from elementary schools doing workshops with international people, and they will be volunteering at the Heritage Conservancy farm in addition to presenting three shows at Mountain View High School. There will be 90 people on stage dancing and singing. They are still looking for host families for the students who will be performing.- He thanked Council for the help they've given them. Sheldon K. Feldman spoke on behalf of PACE (Property Assessed Clean Energy) programs. Deane Spencer, Graham Glauser, Linda Zupi, Dan Post and Chris Weiss spoke in favor of the proposed landfill. Albert Lannon, Steve Storzer, Mimi Battin, Tanya Anway, Joan Travis-Triumph, Nita Storzer, Melissa Rohlick, Terri Faust, Janice Mitich, Tom Hill, Pat McElroy, Robert Ruppelius, and Pam Ruppelius spoke August 3, 2010 Council Meeting Minutes against the proposed landfill. Michael Racy also addressed Council. David Morales asked that his three minutes be dedicated to the memory of Ora Mae Harn. Speaker cards were presented opposing the landfill by the following, who did not wish to speak: Linda Storzer (submitted a letter into the record), Elizabeth Maxam, Steve Maxam, Mitzi Morton, Charles Goddard, Jr., Dan Rogers, Betty Turner, Debbie Rogers and Rick Faust. Also submitted were signature petitions by Mr. Storzer, Impact of the Economic Obsolescence Imposed by Landfills on Residential Property Values, and INVESTIGATION; Report Cites Conduct In Garbage Industry. PROCLAMATIONS Drowning Impact Awareness Month Dianne Van Horn accepted the Proclamation. Honoring Ora Mae Harn Nancy Bock accepted the proclamation on behalf of her family. MAYOR AND COUNCIL REPORTS: SUMMARY OF CURRENT EVENTS All Council expressed condolences to Nancy Bock, daughter of Ora Mae Harn, who was present to accept the proclamation honoring Ora Mae. Several told brief stories of their memories of a specific occasion regarding Ora. Council Member Clanagan thanked Council for their good wishes while he was recovering from recent knee replacement surgery. MANAGER'S REPORT: SUMMARY OF CURRENT EVENTS Mr. Davidson also acknowledged the many wonderful contributions of Ora Mae Harn to the community. PRESENTATIONS CONSENT AGENDA Motion to approve moved by Council Member McGorray, second by Dice Mayor Kai. Motion carried unanimously. C 1: Resolution No. 2010-71: Relating to Development; approving the release of the Private Improvement Agreement for New Life Baptist Fellowship, 4857 W. Cortaro Farms Road and acceptance of public improvements for maintenance C 2: Resolution No. 2010-72: Relating to Development; approving a release of assurances for Gladden Farms Block 17 and acceptance of public improvements for maintenance C 3: Resolution No. 2010-73: Relating to Parks and Recreation; authorizing Town of Marana staff to share resources and to work in partnership with the Town of Oro Valley to plan community events, including Marana's 2011 Founders' Day event, for the State of Arizona's centennial celebration 2 August 3, 2010 Council Meeting Minutes C 4: Ordinance No. 2010.12: Relating to Finance; amending the Town of Marana comprehensive fee schedule; and designating an effective date C 5: Ordinance No. 2010.13: Relating to Business Regulations; amending spirituous liquor license fees addressed by Town Code section 9-1-3(B) to correspond with changes made to the comprehensive fee schedule adopted by Marana Ordinance No. 2010.12; and establishing an effective date C 6: Resolution No. 2010-74: Relating to Building Codes; approving and authorizing the Mayor to execute the extension of an intergovernmental agreement with Pima County for the regulation of public property regarding Code compliance for public buildings C 7: Resolution No. 2010-75: Relating to Community Development; authorizing the Town to support Up with People performances and community service in the Town of Marana C 8: Minutes of the July 20, 2010 regular council meeting C 9: Resolution No. 2010-76: Relating to Development; adopting a notice of intent to enter into an amendment to the retail development tax incentive agreement for the Marana Spectrum project proposed to be located at the southeast quadrant of Interstate 10 and the future Twin Peaks Interchange LIQUOR LICENSES L 1: Relating to Liquor Licenses; recommendation to the state liquor board regarding a New Series #12 (Restaurant) liquor license application submitted by Fei Cheng on behalf of Sushi Cortaro, located at 8225 N. Courtney Page Way, #141 Ms. Bronson noted that staff had reviewed the application, the fee was paid and there were no protests filed with her office. She recommended approval. Motion to approve moved by Council Member Clanagan, second by Council Member Comerford Motion carried unanimously. BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES COUNCIL ACTION 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 Steve Huffman gave a brief summary of the litigation involving SB 1070 and the next hearing date scheduled for November before the Court of Appeals. Mr. Gilbertson noted that this would be the last report Mr. Huffinan would be giving on behalf of the town. He has accepted another position with the Tucson Board of Realtors but will still maintain contact with Marana. Mr. Huffman thanked Council for the opportunity they provided 3 August 3, 2010 Council Meeting Minutes for him to serve the town and expand on previous relationships while he was serving this district in the state Legislature. EXECUTIVE SESSIONS Motion to go into executive session on Items E 2 and E 3 moved by Council Member McGorray, second by Vice Mayor Kai. Motion carried unamiosly. Council left the dais at 8:24 p.m. Council reconvened at 8:48 p.m. There was no action on executive session items. 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 (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 3: Executive session pursuant to A.R.S. § 38-431.03(A)(2) and (4) to consider the Town's position and instruct its attorneys regarding the pending litigation entitled Blomquist v. Town of Marana, United States District Court, District of Arizona, Case No. 4:09-CV-671 TUC DCB, and for discussion or consideration of confidential records relating to the case 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 8:49 p.m. CERTIFICATION I hereby certify that the foregoing are the true and correct minutes of the Marana Town Council meeting held on August 3, 2010. I further certify that a quorum was present. ocel ronson, Town Clerk 4 August 3, 2010 Council Meeting Minutes