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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04/19/2011 Regular Council Meeting Minutes AL MAIRANA REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES 11555 W. Civic Center Drive, Marana, Arizona 85653 Council Chambers, April 19, 2011, 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. All Council Members 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 Comerford Motion carried unanimously. CALL TO THE PUBLIC David Morales spoke regarding the recent legislation signed by the Governor giving Marana the authority to operate its sewer system. Mr. Morales is not in favor of the town taking over the sewer connections in Marana at this time. PROCLAMATIONS Ride of Silence Proclamation This proclamation is made a part of the permanent record of this meeting. National Public Safety Telecommunications Week Proclamation Read by Ms. Bronson. Mayor Honea presented the Proclamation to Sheila Blevins on behalf of the Marana Police Department Telecommunicators. Ms. Blevins thanked Council for their support and extended the appreciation of all the telecommunications 1 April 19, 2011 Council Meeting Minutes i staff for being recognized for their work. Several of the dispatchers were present as was the Chief of Police and members of the command staff. d , Mayor Honea announced that the Mayor and Council Reports and the Managers Report would follow the Presentations tonight. PRESENTATIONS P 1: Volunteers In Police Service (VIPS) presentation to the town I B This presentation was made by Officer Lori Sheppard, coordinator of the VIPS program. Officer Sheppard thanked Council for the opportunity to make the presentation and noted that VIPS have been organized in Marana since 2004. In 2010, 54 volunteers participated in the program. From those 54 volunteers, 7,600 hours were donated to the town and the Marana Police Department for a total of $148,048. Officer Sheppard noted that each year the number of volunteer hours increases even when, in some years, the number of volunteers has decreased. The types of services have al so increased. Mayor Honea commented that he and Council Members Comerford and n McGorray were at the VIP luncheon, and he was amazed and pleased by the number of hours donated by this group of citizens to the community. Council Member Comerford also thanked Officer Sheppard and said that she was a great role model. P 2: Relating to Parks and Recreation; Arizona Parks and Recreation Association Leisure Branch Partnership Award Tom Ellis and Darice Larriva- Johnson came forward. Mr. Ellis noted that on March 31, the Arizona Parks and Recreation Association Leisure Branch Partnership Award given for the Marana Youth Enrichment Program. That program came about in 2010 when budget constraints forced closure of some of the after school programs. Members { of the public who participate in community events came forward and offered to partner s with the town to get something going. Ms. Larriva- Johnson met with these folks, and today that program is at Twin Peaks Elementary School and includes busing students from Rattlesnake Ridge Elementary. Mr. Ellis thanked Council and noted that without Ms. Larriva- Johnson's help, staff, Council and the community, these types of programs and awards would not be possible. Council Member Comerford gave special j recognition to Ms. Larriva- Johnson and thanked her for her efforts at Parks & Recreation. a MAYOR AND COUNCIL REPORTS: SUMMARY OF CURRENT EVENTS Council Member Comerford reported on the successful fundraiser for the Marana Health Center which was also attended by Councils Members McGorray and Ziegler. Council Member Comerford also attended the VIP recognition luncheon and again expressed her appreciation for the volunteerism to the town exhibited by these citizens. Vice Mayor Kai gave kudos to several members of the Public Services staff for the excellent job they're doing on westbound I -10 between Tangerine and Marana Roads. n He noted that the work staff is doing with the MTC inmate labor is something that has ' been needed for over 50 years. He recognized Orville Saling, Cookie Gallegos, Joe Betancourt, Daniel Whitehair, Scotty Pinedo, Pedro Turrubiartes, Daniel Silva, Scott Leska and Brendan O'Connor. Vice Mayor Kai also the workers from MTC for their considerable efforts on this project. a 2 April 19, 2011 Council Meeting Minutes t s E Council Member Clanagan noted that he participated in the Tour of the Tucson Mountains bike race on Saturday. It was a wonderful day and a very good turnout. Council Member McGorray noted that it's wonderful when the community gets together to support events such as the Marana Food Bank and the May 21" Marana Health Center Grand Opening and the VIPS recognition luncheon. Mayor Honea reported on the VIPS luncheon and how everyone works together and helps the Town of Marana. Further, he acted as Master of Ceremonies for the memorial service for Georgia Acker, longtime Marana resident, community volunteer and postal worker. The event was held at the Senior Center. He noted that Mrs. Acker will be missed greatly because of her personality and willingness to help the community. He also noted that the Governor signed the wastewater legislation, SB 1171, which was passed by both the Senate and House last week. This landmark legislation will enable Marana to be a one -stop shop for businesses to develop and grow in our community and will give other cities and towns in Pima County the same ability to govern their destiny. All nine representatives from Districts 25, 26 and 30 sponsored the bill, and he gave high praise and recognition for their considerable efforts. This is as big as annexing the Ina/Thornydale area. MANAGER'S REPORT: SUMMARY OF CURRENT EVENTS a Gilbert Davidson noted that several events occurred over the past several weeks, all of which are included in the Council Executive Report. Mr. Davidson also thanked the VIPS for their service to the town and the officers who participate. There is also a take- back drug event at the Target center which has been very successful in the past. He also extended his thanks for the public works crews for the work they do in helping to F maintain the town's infrastructure. e CONSENT AGENDA E Motion to approve moved by Council Member Comerford, second by Council Member Post. Motion carried unanimously. C 1: Resolution No. 2011 -43: Relating to Real Estate; approving and authorizing the 'k Mayor to execute Agriculture Lease No. 01- 106983 with the Arizona State Land 9 Department for the continued development of the Marana Heritage River Park r C 2: Resolution No. 2011 -44: Relating to Utilities; approving and authorizing the Mayor to execute a one -year extension of the intergovernmental agreement between the Town of Marana and Pima County for provision of water consumption data and sewer s user account billing services C 3: Minutes of the April 5, 2011 study session and the April 5, 2011 regular council meeting LIQUOR LICENSES BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES COUNCIL ACTION G k 3 April 19, 2011 Council Meeting Minutes 3 i i A 1: Ordinance No. 2011.11: Relating to Development; amending Ordinance No. 2002.18 as to the allowable disturbance percentage for 5275 W. Desert Falcon Lane (APN: 216- 25 -012B) Presented by Lisa Shafer, who is asking Council for an increase in disturbance for Mark and Denise Bartlett's property located at 5275 W. Desert Falcon Lane. This property is located about one mile south of Tangerine Road in the Dove Mountain area. Ordinance No. 2002.18 calls for a 30 percent overall disturbance for any parcel in the affected area. In 2006, the then property owner of 5275 W. Desert Falcon Lane came to the town for a building permit and a grading permit. Everything was done according to procedure. In 1 2010, the Bartlett's bought the property. Between the time building was completed and the Bartlett's purpose, the entire back area had been graded as well as part of an adjacent parcel. The Bartlett's were unaware of the 30 percent disturbance factor and in 2011 came to development services and asked to put in a pool. In doing some research, staff discovered that about 52 percent of the property has been graded. Staff proposed to the Bartlett's to come up with a re- vegetation plan for some of the graded area, staff would come to Council asking for a little disturbance for the purpose of putting in the pool. The Bartlett's have come up with a plan with no more than 35 percent disturbance and re- vegetating about 17 percent with trees, cactus, shrubs and overall seed mix. Ms. Shafer noted that there was one letter received from Carolyn Campbell of the Coalition for Sonoran Desert Protection which had been forwarded to Council. Ms. Campbell does not appear to be opposed to the plan but raised concern over how the disturbance occurred in the first place. Motion by Council Member Post, second by Council Member McGorray to approve the ordinance. Motion carried unanimously. � A 2: Relating to the Police Department; appointing three members of the Marana Town Council to the Contract Review Committee (CRC) pursuant to Section 5 -9 of the Memorandum of Understanding between the Town of Marana and the Marana Police Officers' Association and appointing one of those three Council member appointees as the chair of the CRC Presented by Suzanne Machain, who indicated that the only action needed is to select three members from the Council and appoint a chair for the Contract Review Committee (CRC). Mayor Honea noted that Council Members Post, Comerford and Ziegler would constitute the committee, and Council Member Comerford will act as chair. Motion to approve the committee and chair moved by Council Member McGorray, second by Council Member Post. Motion carried unanimously. A 3: Resolution No. 2011 -45: Relating to Personnel; approving an amendment to the Fiscal Year 2010 -2011 classified salary schedule; adding the position title of Graphics Designer and establishing a salary grade for the position Ms. Machain noted that this new class of position will be at Salary Range 19. This position aligns with the town's Strategic Plan to continue building a new brand for Marana. The position will help shape a new communications and marketing unit within 4 April 19, 2011 Council Meeting Minutes t k i i the Strategic Initiatives department, and is targeted for a more consistent voice for Marana programs through electronic media. i Motion to approve moved by Council Member McGorray, second by Council Member Post. Motion carried unanimously. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION/POSSIBLE ACTION D 1: Legislative/Intergovernmental Report: regarding all pending state and federal legislation and report on recent meetings of other legislative bodies Josh Wright reported that Day 100 is today, and the Legislature will most likely adjourn sine die this week. There are still a couple of big bills still waiting to go to the Governor. SB 1525, the impact fee bill, has been substantially amended but would still dramatically change the way we do impact fee work in Marana. There is still a lot of concern about this. The League also worked very hard on this bill, even though they are staying neutral because of the work they did. The other major bill is SB 1041 which is essentially a second economic incentive package which is moving forward. The first bill presented earlier in the session was geared mainly toward metropolitan areas. This bill would have a lot of good provisions for smaller cities. Most cities and towns have been very supportive of this bill. It has moved through the Committee of the Whole, so there's a good chance it will be signed by the Governor. He indicated that he hoped to come back to Council in a few weeks with TriAdvocates to give a full recap of the session and the major impact on cities and towns. EXECUTIVE SESSIONS Motion to go into executive session on Items E. 2, E. 3 and E. 4 by Council Member McGorray, second by Council Member Post. Motion carried unanimously at 7:31 p.m. Reconvened at 8:22 p.m. Council Member Clanagan was executed from Executive Session. 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 R 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)(4), discussion or consultation with the Town's attorneys to consider its position and instruct its attorneys regarding a settlement offer made by Plaintiff in the case of Dale Lind, dba Valley Collection Service v. Town of Marana, C20102425 Cedric Hay requested a motion from Council to proceed as discussed in executive session. Motion moved by Council Member Post, second by Council Member Comerford Motion carried unanimously 6 -0. 5 April 19, 2011 Council Meeting Minutes t a E 4: Executive Session pursuant to A.R.S. § 38- 431.03(A)(4) and (7) to consider the town's position and instruct its representatives regarding negotiations for the purchase of property rights needed for the Camino de Mariana & Dove Mountain Extension project, CIP number 2001 -052, from the property owned by Tortolita Ironwood Investments LLC and generally identified as Pima County Assessor's parcel numbers 216-25 - 013C and 216- 25 -013D Cedric Hay requested a motion from Council to proceed as discussed in executive session for a settlement amount of $105,000, all interest included: Motion by Council Member Post, second by Council Member Comerford, passed unanimously 6 -0. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Notwithstanding the mayor's discretion of what items to place on the agenda, if three or more council members request an item to be placed on the agenda, it must be placed upon the agenda for the second regular town council meeting after the date of the request ( Marana Town Code, Title 2, Chapter 2 -4, Section 2 -4 -2 B) ADJOURNMENT Motion to adjourn moved by Council Member Post, second by Council Member McGorray at 8:23 p.m. Motion carried unanimously 6 -0. CERTIFICATION I hereby certify that the foregoing are the true and correct minutes of the Marana Town Council meeting held on A ri119, 2011. I further certify that a quorum was present. elyn C. onson, Town Clerk ®� ' ® ®® CCRnRA1l� SM it VA J 6 April 19, 2011 Council Meeting Minutes