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Home My WebLink About10/04/2011 Regular Council Meeting Minutes ARANA : REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES 11555 W. Civic Center Drive, Marana, Arizona 85653 Council Chambers, October 4, 2011, at or after 7:00 PM Ed Honea, Mayor Patti Comerford, Vice Mayor David Bowen, Council Member Herb Kai, 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 7:02 p.m. The Town Clerk called roll. All Council Member were present, constituting a quorum. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCEANVOCATION/MOMENT OF SILENCE. Led by Mayor Honea. APPROVAL OF AGENDA. Motion to approve by Council Member Post, seconded by Council Member McGorray. Passed unanimously. CALL TO THE PUBLIC. Leanne Robertson, along with Michelle Hornby and Jackie Gordon with Blue Star Mothers of America, Arizona Chapter 2, presented a Certificate of Appreciation to the Council and thanked the town for its support during the 2011 Tunnel to Towers Run honoring first responders of September 11. Vice Mayor Comerford also commented on this event. Phyllis M. Farenga spoke on an Arizona Daily Star article regarding a traffic study done in Marana Estates. PROCLAMATIONS MAYOR AND COUNCIL REPORTS: SUMMARY OF CURRENT EVENTS Mayor Honea reported on a SOLARA (Southern Arizona Lodging and Resort Association) event he attended with the Vice Mayor and the comments they heard about how much people like doing business in Marana. MANAGER'S REPORT: SUMMARY OF CURRENT EVENTS October 4, 2011 Council Meeting Minutes 1 Mr. Davidson reported on the recent award given for the Town's General Plan by the American Planning Association, Arizona division, as the Best General Plan. Kevin Kish, planning director, and Cynthia Ross, project manager accepted the award. Mr. Kish gave highlights of the award. Carrie Jacobi, Jenna Riley and 40 other staff members also participated in putting this plan together. PRESENTATIONS P 1: Relating to Special Events; update on the 2011 Founders' Day Festival event. Josh Wright gave an overview of the upcoming 34`" Founders' Day Festival. The kickoff will be a Rotary Heritage Awards dinner on October 27 He noted that Adelina Martin, event coordinator, has been instrumental in shaping this event; however she is in Fort Worth, Texas on a scholarship at the International Festivals and Events Association. CONSENT AGENDA. Motion to approve by Vice Mayor Comerford, second by Council Member McGorray. Passed unanimously. Cl: Resolution No. 2011 -93: Relating to Administration; approving and adopting certain Town logos and icons as the official logos and icons of the Town of Marana C 2: Resolution No. 2011 -94: Relating to Development; approving the release of the private improvement agreements for Casas at Mira Vista and acceptance of public improvements for maintenance C 3: Resolution No. 2011 -95: Relating to Technology Services; approving and authorizing the Mayor to execute a utility sharing agreement between the Town of Marana, Pima County and Verizon Wireless, LLC for Beacon Hill C 4: Minutes of the September 13 study session and the September 20 regular meeting LIQUOR LICENSES L 1: Relating to Liquor Licenses; recommendation to the state liquor board regarding a Person and Location Transfer Series 6 (Bar) liquor license application submitted by William Ward Mack on behalf of Dove Mountain Grill, located at 12130 N. Dove Mountain Boulevard #194. Presented by Jocelyn Bronson, who noted that the application was posted properly, there were no protests, and staff is recommending Council approval. Motion to approve by Council Member McGorray, second by Council Member KaL Passed unanimously. L 2: Relating to Liquor Licenses; recommendation to the state liquor board regarding the special event liquor license application submitted by St. Christopher Catholic Church, 12101 W. Moore Road, for a church fundraiser. Presented by Jocelyn Bronson, who noted that the application was posted properly, there were no protests, and staff is recommending Council approval. Motion to approve by Vice Mayor Comerford, second by Council Member McGorray. Passed unanimously. BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES October 4, 2011 Council Meeting Minutes 2 COUNCIL ACTION A 1: PUBLIC HEARING: Resolution No. 2011 -96: Relating to Development; appeal of the Marana Planning Commission's decision denying a significant land use change to allow non- ferrous metal recycling by Can -It Recycling Center at 13900 North Adonis Road. Presented by Kevin Kish, who noted that the Planning Commission denied this project, and it was brought to Council by the applicant on appeal. Mr. Kish also noted that this item requires a supermajority vote of Council. Mayor Honea opened the meeting for Public Hearing. Speakers opposing the Can -It Recycling Center included Phyllis M. Farenga, Alisha Meza, Crystale Cooper and David Morales. After questions from Council, Mayor Honea closed the public hearing and called for a vote. Council Member McGorray moved to adopt Option #1 of Resolution No. 2011 -96, confirming the Planning Commission's decision of denial for the significant land use change. Second by Vice Mayor Comerford Mayor Honea called for further discussion. Council Member Ziegler commented that although Marana is business- friendly, this particular project was not acceptable at this time nor at the proposed location. Passed 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 provided Council with a new draft map of the proposed Congressional redistricting areas. Mr. Davidson noted that this is a point in the Independent Redistricting Commission (IRC) deliberations where Council may want to be on record with any concerns or to weigh in on the way current town boundaries are situated, a letter should probably be sent within the next week. Mayor Honea asked if the Council had issues with him writing a letter to the IRC asking that the entire Marana community be in District 1. Council Member Kai asked if it might be prudent to talk to our lobbyists for their opinion on how the lines are drawn. Mayor Honea noted that the current representative for this area is Paul Gosar, a Republican from Flagstaff. Vice Mayor Comerford noted that while no one is currently living in the small areas of Marana that are excluded from the District 1 map as shown, there could be residents in the future, and they should be included within the same boundary area as the rest of Marana. Council agreed that Mayor Honea should write a letter stating the intent or request that the entire Marana community within the town limits be in District 1. Mr. Davidson noted that the Mayor's letter may also want to reflect including future planning boundaries rather than just the current boundaries. Council Member Bowen concurred with Council Member Kai to go ahead and get lobbyist feedback in addition to sending the letter. EXECUTIVE SESSIONS. Upon motion by Council Member McGorray, second by Vice Mayor Comerford, it was moved to go into executive session on Item E2. Passed unanimously. 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), for discussion or consultation with the Town's attorneys and to instruct the Town's representatives October 4, 2011 Council Meeting Minutes 3 concerning (1) the lawsuit entitled Town of Marana v. Pima County/Pima County v. Marana (consolidated), Maricopa County Superior Court No. CV2008- 001131, Arizona Court of Appeals No. 1 CA CV 11 °0381; (2) the lawsuit entitled Pima County v. Town of Marana, Pima County Superior Court No. 020116094; and (3) pending legal issues, settlement discussions and contract negotiations relating to the transition of Marana wastewater collection and treatment to the Town of Marana FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT. Upon motion by Council Member Post, second by Council Member McGorray, the meeting was adjourned at 8:20 p.m. Passed unanimously. CERTIFICATION I hereby certify that the foregoing are the true and correct minutes of the Marana Town Council meeting held on October 4, 2011. I further certify that a quorum was present. OF J Wlyn )C(ronson, Town Clerk as i S EAL o � /Z.1 lAll�w October 4, 2011 Council Meeting Minutes 4