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Home My WebLink About12/07/2010 Regular Council Meeting Minutes MARANA TOWN 0, REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES 11555 W. Civic Center Drive, Marana, Arizona 85653 Council Chambers, December 7, 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 Members were present. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE /INVOCATION /MOMENT OF SILENCE Led by Mayor Honea. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Motion to approve the agenda with pulling Item Cl from the agenda moved by Council Member McGorray, second by Vice Mayor Kai. Council Member Ziegler asked for clarification of the removal. Mayor Honea stated that staff would be bringing forth a new agreement that was more beneficial to the town. Council Member Ziegler asked for clarification for future items that were removed. Motion carried unanimously. CALL TO THE PUBLIC David Morales spoke, noting that December 7 is the anniversary of Pearl Harbor and urged Council and the audience to remember those who served. Mr. Morales also urged Council to add a measure to the May 17 general election ballot regarding changing Marana from a town to a city. PROCLAMATIONS Brick Dedication Proclamation for Reiko Braxton, who is retiring from the town on December 31, 2010 after 10 years of service. 1 December 7, 2010 Council Meeting Minutes Marana Car Care Day Proclamation, Ms. Bronson read the proclamation as Mayor Honea gathered with members of the Fleet Services staff for a photograph, and gave them the original proclamation. MAYOR AND COUNCIL REPORTS: SUMMARY OF CURRENT EVENTS Council Members Comerford, Ziegler and McGorray and Mayor Honea all commented on what a nice event the tree lighting ceremony was on Saturday. Council Member Ziegler noted that she hadn't expected to see so many people. Council Member Clanagan reported on the new landscaping at the Operations Center and how it attractive it is. Council Member McGorray also noted that she and Mayor Honea had attended the funeral mass for Art Chapa, a long -time leader in the Tucson region. Mayor Honea noted that St. Augustine's chapel was packed and they had to bring extra chairs in for seating. Mayor Honea reported on several other events he attended beginning with a tree decorating at the Senior Center and reading to the 5 graders in Melissa Wright's class at Barnes & Noble for a love of reading day. He also noted that the Marana Broncos, after winning the regional and state championships were headed to the nationals in Florida. He further noted that he and Council Member Comerford and Josh Wright had lunch with SAHBA staff this week about the economy and what's going on in the region. He said that the meeting was very rewarding. Mayor Honea also mentioned that the mother of F. Ann Rodriguez, a good friend to the town and the Pima County Recorder, had died, and he attended that service as well. MANAGER'S REPORT: SUMMARY OF CURRENT EVENTS Gilbert Davidson elaborated on the Marana Car Care Day and how the Fleet Services staff wanted to be more participatory and supportive of town activities. He noted that this was an excellent example of their dedication to their profession and to the town. He also noted that the Marana Community Room will have its opening on Saturday at 10:30 a.m. PRESENTATIONS CONSENT AGENDA Motion moved by Council Member Comerford, second by Council Member Clanagan to approve the Consent Agenda without item Cl. Motion carried unanimously. C 1: Resolution No. 2010 -112: Relating to Utilities; approving and authorizing the Utilities Director to execute Amendment No. 4 and exhibits A, B and C to the Aggregated Energy Services Agreement (Contract No. 00- DSR- 11223) by and among Western Area Power Administration, Yuma County Water Users' Association, Wellton- Mohawk Irrigation And Drainage District, Mohave Electric Cooperative, Inc., Eastern Arizona Preference Pooling Association, and the Town of Marana Utilities Department C 2: Resolution No. 2010 -113: Relating to Utilities; approving and authorizing the Mayor to execute an Agreement for Tucson Area Reliability among the Central Arizona Water Conservation District, The City of Tucson, Flowing Wells Irrigation District, Metropolitan Domestic Water Improvement District, the Town of Marana and the Town of Oro Valley 2 December 7, 2010 Council Meeting Minutes C 3: Resolution No. 2010 -114: Relating to Personnel; approving and adopting amendments to the Town's Personnel Policies and Procedures, revising Chapter 3 - Compensation C 4: Resolution No. 2010 -115: Relating to Personnel; approving and adopting amendments to the Town's Personnel Policies and Procedures, revising Chapter 8 - Termination of Employment C 5: Minutes of the November 16, 2010 regular council meeting LIQUOR LICENSES L 1: Relating to Liquor Licenses; recommendation to the state liquor board regarding a Person Transfer #6 (Bar) liquor license application submitted by Ruby C. Dove on behalf of La Tumbleweed Lounge located at 13915 N. Sandario Road L 2: Relating to Liquor Licenses; recommendation to the state liquor board adding Sampling Privileges to Walgreens #09952, located at 12050 N. Dove Mountain Blvd., active Series #9 (Liquor Store) liquor license submitted by Gary Martin Ms. Bronson presented both items together, noting that both applications were posted properly and no protests were received. Motion moved by Council Member McGorray, second by Council Member Clanagan to recommend approval to the state liquor board Motion carried unanimously. BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES B 1: Resolution No. 2010 -116: Relating to Boards, Commissions and Committees; approving applicants to fill vacant positions on the Board of Adjustment and the Affordable Housing Citizen Advisory Commission and re- appointing members to the Board of Adjustment Presented by Ms. Bronson, who indicated that both applicants for the vacant positions met the criteria for appointment, and that the re- appointments were requested by the commissioners. Motion moved by Council Member McGorray, second by Council Member Clanagan to appoint Phyllis Farenga to the Board of Adjustment for a term expiring January 31, 2014 and Lynne Owens to fill the remainder of Eloise Brown's term which expires January 31. 2013. That Bill Ohl, Bob Anderson and Jose "Joe "Aranda be re- appointed to the Board of Adjustment with terms expiring January 31, 2012, and that Larry Steckler, Lyn Alvarez and John McIntyre be re- appointed to the Board of Adjustment with terms expiring January 31, 2014. Motion carried unanimously. B 2: Resolution No. 2010 -117: Relating to Boards, Commissions and Committees; approving and authorizing the re- appointments of Gary Davidson, John Soper and Joe Rielly to the District Board of the Red Hawk Canyon Community Facilities District No. 2 Presented by Ms. Bronson. 3 December 7, 2010 Council Meeting Minutes Motion moved by Council Member Clanagan, second by Council Member Ziegler to approve the re-appointments. Motion carried unanimously. COUNCIL ACTION A 1: Resolution No. 2010 -118: Relating to the Police Department; appointing Terry Rozema as Chief of Police of the Marana Police Department Mr. Davidson presented this item, noting that a nation -wide search for the position of police chief had taken place, and that Mr. Rozema was still in Washington, DC attending an FBI academy and could not be present at tonight's meeting. Mr. Rozema will officially start with the town on January 3, 2011. Motion to approve the appointment of Terry Rozema as the new police chief moved by Council Member Comerford, second by Council Member Clanagan. Motion carried unanimously. A 2: Resolution No. 2010 -119: Relating to Mayor and Council; scheduling a January 12, 2011, joint study session with the Oro Valley Town Council Mayor Honea noted that many people were involved in this cooperative effort, and that Oro Valley is considered a sister city with whom Marana has much in common. The town has had many partnerships with Oro Valley. This is a tremendous opportunity to for an essentially new Council in Oro Valley to get to know our Council and talk about future projects that will be mutually beneficial. Mr. Davidson added that the topics identified by both councils for discussion are water resources, tourism and economic development and the Tangerine corridor. Many of our staff have been meeting with Oro Valley's staff on the tourism piece and how to market our resorts and special places of interest throughout the northwest area to the best advantage of both municipalities. There is a piece of unincorporated Pima County that exists between the two jurisdictions, and each town has expressed interest in annexation to close that gap so that we can fully plan for a consistent look and feel for Tangerine Road, especially as we look at the RTA. Tangerine is one of the next major projects. Mr. Davidson noted that the date for the study session was originally identified on a Tuesday, and Oro Valley had asked to have it changed to a Wednesday so that their entire Council could attend. Motion to approve moved by Council Member Ziegler, second by Council Member Clanagan. Motion carried unanimously. A 3: PUBLIC HEARING: Resolution No. 2010 -120: Relating to Land Development; adopting the " Marana 2010 General Plan" and calling a special election to be conducted in conjunction with the anticipated general election to be held May 17, 2011, for voter ratification of the new general plan as required by state law Mayor Honea opened the public hearing. Mr. Kish presented a brief overview of the process to date and the next steps for ratifying the General Plan at the May 17 election. Mr. Kish highlighted several areas that were improved since the last General Plan was 4 December 7, 2010 Council Meeting Minutes adopted. There were no comments from the public, and the Public Hearing was closed by Mayor Honea. Motion to approve moved by Council Member McGorray, second by Council Member Clanagan. Motion carried unanimously. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION /POSSIBLE ACTION D 1: Resolution No. 2010 -121: Presentation: Relating to Heritage; creating the Ora Mae Harn Crystal Legacy Award for exemplary volunteer service to the Marana community Presented by Mr. Davidson and Ms. Bronson. Ms. Bronson described the process of establishing a nominating review committee, and indicated that the she, Tom Ellis and Diane Mangialardi were the ad hoc group to get the process started. She gave an overview of the process to date and presented the design concept, noting that the design was still in progress. Council thanked the team for their hard work on this project. Mr. Davidson noted that once the review committee was established and scheduled their first meeting, Council could offer additional comments on the design. Motion moved by Council Member Clanagan, second by Vice Mayor Kai to approve the creation of the Ora Mae Harn Crystal Legacy Award and to move forward in the process. D 2: Legislative /Intergovernmental Report: regarding all pending state and federal legislation and report on recent meetings of other legislative bodies Josh Wright presented the lobbying team who will be working on the town's behalf at the Legislature this year. He introduced three of the 11- member team from TriAdvocates: Mike Gardner, Julie Rees and Ryan Harper. Ms. Rees spoke on behalf of the entire team and thanked Council for the opportunity to represent Marana's interests at the state legislative and executive branches. EXECUTIVE SESSIONS Motion to go into executive session on item E2 and E3 moved by Council Member Clanagan, second by Council Member McGorray. Motion carried unanimously. Council left the dais at 7:51 p.m. Council returned to the dais at 9:42 p.m. 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 5 December 7, 2010 Council Meeting Minutes 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 No action required E 3: Executive session pursuant to A.R.S. §38- 431.03 (A)(3) for discussion or consultation for legal advice with the Town's attorneys regarding possible annexation at Twin Peaks Road and Interstate 10 No action required. Vice Mayor Kai was excused before adjournment. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT Motion to adjourn moved by Council Member Clanagan, second by Council Member McGorray. Motion carried unanimously 6 -0. The meeting was adjourned at 9:43 p.m. CERTIFICATION I hereby certify that the foregoing are the true and correct minutes of the Marana Town Council meeting held on December 7, 2010. I further certify that a quorum was present. lelyn C. /nson, Town Clerk ® `, ®11i'/I�j� w , - o n nt tt � �s� s 1!�0�coRPORArs t air = =Oct g gi I SEAL/ eft am 4#491 I:40 6 December 7, 2010 Council Meeting Minutes