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Home My WebLink About09/21/2010 Regular Council Meeting Minutes~A~~A ~~ 14 Mikk. S+A f.o M>Rk REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES 11555 W. Civic Center Drive, Marana, Arizona 85653 Council Chambers, September 21, 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. Town Clerk Bronson called roll. All Council Member were 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 Clanagan. Motion carried unanimously. CALL TO THE PUBLIC Speakers included Albert Lannon, Mimi Baffin, Tom Hill, and Janice Mitich who spoke in opposition to the proposed landfill. David Morales stated that the landfill in Pinal County that the opponents of the proposed landfill in Marana are in favor of is over the same aquifer. He also discussed infrastructure for proposed development, noting that the town is responsible for the trash generated within the town. He indicated that if the Council wants to help the town grow and control its destiny, it should support the landfill. PROCLAMATIONS Employee Appreciation and Brick Dedication Proclamation Read by Ms. Bronson. She also read years of service for Larry Beasley and Lily Grijalva. Mayor Honea presented each with a branding iron. Mayor Honea also announced that beginning this year each retiring or deceased employee would have their name on an engraved brick placed in the walkway leading to the Administration building of the municipal complex. MAYOR AND COUNCIL REPORTS: SUMMARY OF CURRENT EVENTS Council Member Ziegler reported on the Oro Valley State of the Town address, indicating that she met their new Mayor and commented on how nice he speech was. She also noted visiting the senior program at Lord of Grace Church. and saw where they will be meeting adjacent to the MOC. Last, she apologized to Frank Cassidy for comments 1 September 21, 2010 Council Meeting Minutes she made during his presentation last week on the marijuana initiative. She said that when she familiarized herself more with the issue, she understood his comments better. Council Member McGorray reported on the Oro Valley State of the Town. She also announced that Target will be accepting leftover medication for disposal from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Mayor Honea reported on the senior center activities during his visits. He noted that the town's senior programs are really doing well with participants coming from Tucson, Oro Valley and the County. MANAGER'S REPORT: SUMMARY OF CURRENT EVENTS Gilbert Davidson reported on a magazine article in BizTucson that highlighted Sargent Aerospace and Controls, their expansion in Marana and their partnership with the Town. Next, he announced another award for the Silverbell Road project from the Association of General Contractors. This is the fourth national and international award for this project. He acknowledged staff's participation with Granite Construction. He noted the upcoming events next week for Employee Appreciation Week and stated how fortunate the town is to have such a dedicated and professional workforce. The revised Council Executive Report has been completed and is available with direct linkages to the Strategic Plan. PRESENTATIONS CONSENT AGENDA Motion to approve moved by Council Member Post, second by Council Member Clanagan. Motion carried unanimously. C 1: Resolution No. 2010-88: Relating to Development; approving a final plat for The Preserve IV at Dove Mountain C 2: Resolution No. 2010-89: Relating to Administration; authorizing the Town Manager or designee to execute documents related to the implementation and administration of employee benefits on behalf of the Town of Marana C 3: Resolution No. 2010-90: Relating to Administration; authorizing the Town Manager or designee to execute agreements regarding the use of Town of Marana parks and associated facilities on behalf of the Town; repealing Marana Resolution No. 2008- 119 C 4: Resolution No. 2010-91: Relating to Boards, Commissions and Committees; approving applicants to fill vacant positions on various Citizen Advisory Commissions C 5: Resolution No. 2010-92: Relating to Intergovernmental Relations; rescinding Marana Resolution No. 2007-212 regarding the development of the Rosemont Mine in the Santa Rita Mountains C 6: Minutes of the September 7, 2010 regular council meeting LIQUOR LICENSES L 1: Relating to Liquor Licenses; recommendation to the state liquor board adding Sampling Privileges to Safeway Food and Drug #1749, located at 9100 N. Silverbell Road, active Series #9 (Liquor Store) liquor license submitted by Janice L. Martin Presented by Jocelyn Bronson. Ms. Bronson noted that this was an add-on to their current license. No protests were received and staff recommended Council approval. 2 September 21, 2010 Council Meeting Minutes Motion to approve moved by Council Member Post, second by Council Member Comerford. Motion carried unanimously. BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES B 1: Resolution No. GFCFD Resolution 2010-04: Relating to Gladden Community Facilities District; a resolution of the district board of Gladden Farms Community Facilities District approving the elimination of restriction on transfer of the district's general obligation bonds, series 2004, 2006, and 2007 and providing that this resolution shall be effective after its passage and approval according to law. The Council is sitting as the Board of Directors for the Gladden Farms Community Facilities District Presented by Erik Montague who asked for consideration in removing transfer restrictions on certain bond issuances. Motion to approve moved by Board Member McGorray, second by Board Member Clanagan. Motion carried unanimously. COUNCIL ACTION A 1: Ordinance No. 2010.17: Relating to Development; approving a modification to the rezoning conditions of Ordinance No. 2009.26, for the Northwest Commerce Park project on Regency Plaza Street Presented by Lisa Shafer who noted that in December of 2009, staff came before Council requesting a rezoning of 53 acres on Regency Plaza Drive. She noted that a portion of the project is underway as part of the development plan. This is for 166 single story detached apartments. A traffic study was done which did not warrant all of the conditions listed in the 2009 ordinance. Staff is requesting the Council amend that ordinance. Council Member asked for clarification on conditions B, C and D. Mayor Honea asked if approving the zoning would also be approving the apartments. Council Member Ziegler asked if this was the area where there were water issues. Mr. O'Brien noted that is the area. Tucson Water has provided a letter of service for this property. Motion to approve moved by Council Member Post, second by Council Member ComerfordG Motion carried unanimously. 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 report. EXECUTIVE SESSIONSMotion to go into executive session on Item E 2 moved by Council Member Post, second by Council Member Clanagan. Motion carried unanimously. Mayor Honea informed the audience that the executive session will be held in the Board Room on the second floor. The meeting will be open to the public at the conclusion of the executive session. Council left the dais at 7:44 p.m. The public meeting reconvened at 10:01 p.m. September 21, 2010 Council Meeting Minutes 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 Frank Cassidy asked for a motion to have staff proceed in a manner consistent with discussion and direction in executive session. Motion to approve moved by Council Member Clanagan, second by Council Member Comerford Motion carried 5-0, with ice Mayor %ai and Council Member Post excused. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT Motion to adjourn moved by Council Member Clanagan, second by Council Member McGorray. Motion carried unanimously S-0. The meeting was adjourned at 10:02 p.m. CERTIFICATIONI hereby certify that the foregoing are the true and correct minutes of the Marana Town Council meeting held on September 21, 2010. I further certify that a quorum was yn Cf )~ronson, Town Clerk err 4 September 21, 2010 Council Meeting Minutes