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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09/14/2010 Study Session Minutes~~~ Tfyarxs ~v M{N}':i MARANA TOWN COUNCIL STUDY SESSION MINUTES 11555 W. Civic Center Drive, Marana, Arizona 85653 Council Chambers, September 14, 2010, at or after 6:00 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 STUDY SESSION CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL Mayor Honea called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Town Clerk Bronson called roll. 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 Ziegler. Motion carried unanimously. DISCUSSION/DIRECTION/POSSIBLE ACTION Resolution No. 2010-87: Relating to Utilities; approving and authorizing the Mayor to execute a five year intergovernmental agreement between the Town of Marana and Metropolitan Domestic Water Improvement District for the purchase of Long Term Storage Credits (Dorothy O'Brien) Ms. O'Brien presented this item, noting that Metro is willing to enter into an intergovernmental agreement with the town. The town would order a block of water, and they would order it as CAP water to be delivered to their location and recharged. Department of Water Resources would give the long-term credits to Metro, and Metro would transfer those credits to the town. The town would use those credits when making the annual report to the Department of Water Resources, making the payment we need to make to Central Arizona Groundwater Replenishment District zero. The town is looking for more long-term water supplies. The town does have a CAP allocation, but it's not as high as what is needed. The intergovernmental agreement with Metro is an interim. 1 September 14, 2010 Council Study Session Meeting Minutes measure while we continue to look for additional water supplies. Metro's board did approve this at their meeting last night. General questions were raised by Council and responded to by Ms. O'Brien. Motion to approve moved by Council Member McGorray, second by Vice Mayor Kai. Motion carried unanimously. Presentation: Relating to Community Development; providing an overview of regional transit services and proposed intergovernmental agreements with the City of Tucson and the Regional Transportation Authority of Pima County for the provision of public transit services for the Town of Marana for fiscal year 2010-2011 (T VanHook) T. Van Hook gave an overview of the history of the transit services in Marana. With the regional system, residents in Marana can now travel as far as Sahuarita or Oro Valley. Rebranding has also helped with the connectivity and circulator routes. She also discussed the future of the Smart Card and its potential. Currently, there have been over 8,000 riders this year alone; anticipating 42,000 riders by the end of the year. There is some additional budget capacity for transit stations, including one in front of the existing Marana Health Center. The CIP staff is getting some cost estimates for doing this. RTA will also be providing funds for a dual shelter on Marana Main Street and a standard shelter and pull-out lane in front of the existing Marana Health Center. Presentation: Council discussion and direction concerning proposed schedule for bringing forward zoning regulations addressing permitted locations for medical marijuana dispensaries and medical marijuana dispensary offsite cultivation locations if the Arizona Medical Marijuana Act initiative (Proposition 203) is approved by the voters on November 2, and addressing any substantive zoning requirements the Council wants the staff and commission to consider (Frank Cassidy) Mr. Cassidy noted that this item is an opportunity for the Council to provide feedback to staff on zoning regulations in case Prop 203 passes. Tucson and Pima County are gearing up to adopt zoning regulations. Our concern was that if we didn't prepare as well in time for the possible passage of the act that this might a preferred location for a dispensary if we didn't have any regulations in effect. Staff has prepared for a public hearing in front of the Commission and wanted Council's feedback that they might want the Commission to consider. Council concern was raised about setting forth regulations before the measure passed. General discussion ensued, including any liability the town could have. Motion by Council Member Clanagan to authorize staff to proceed with bringing forward zoning regulations addressing permitted locations for medical marijuana dispensaries and medical marijuana dispensary offsite cultivation locations in a manner consistent with Council's discussion and comments at tonight's meeting, second by Council Member McGorray. Motion carried unanimously. Presentation: Regarding the 2010 Marana Potable Water Master Plan (Dorothy O'Brien) 2 September 14, 2010 Council Study Session Meeting Minutes Ms. O'Brien stated that tonight's presentation was for the purpose of giving an overview and that she does plan to bring this back for formal adoption on October 5. Ms. O'Brien introduced Thom Martinez whose firm was the author of this Plan. She noted that the master plan does not discuss how the water will be obtained, but it does discuss what will be used to distribute the water to the various developments -current and projected. She then reviewed the plan objectives, including costs, and the existing systems. The goal is to make all systems connect which will lower overall costs. There are also a regulatory rules, water policies, existing system analysis and infrastructure costs projection and implementation plan. Maintaining water quality, maintaining an adequate water supply and ensuring that growth pays for itself are the three main long-term features of the plan's policies. Mr. Davidson reinforced that various elements have been presented and discussed by Council, including the capital improvement program through the budgeting process. Some portions will be handled as developments occur. The water policy for annexation has been discussed, but tonight's overview is that all plans discussed over time will be encapsulated into one document. If any Council Member wants further detail, one on one meetings can be arranged. Ms. O'Brien noted that this plan has been approved by Commission and it is ready for Council consideration. General questions from Council ensued and were responded to by Ms. O'Brien. 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. ADJOURNMENT Motion to adjourn moved by Council Member Post, second by Council Member McGorray. Motion carried unanimously. The meeting was adjourned at 7:00 p.m. CERTIFICATION I hereby certify that the foregoing are the true and correct minutes of the Marana Town Council Study Session meeting held on September 14, 2010. I further certify that a quorum was C./~ronson, Town Clerk 3 September 14, 2010 Council Study Session Meeting Minutes