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REGULAR COUNCIL MEETiNG
MINUTES
11555 W. Civic Center Drive, Marana, Arizona 85653
Council Chambers, March 5, 2013, 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. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Honea
at7:00 p.m. Town Clerk Bronson called roll. Council Members Kai and McGorray were
excused; Council Member McGorray arrived at 7:13 p.m. A quorum was present.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE/INVOCATION/MOMENT OF SILENCE. Led by Mayor
Honea.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA. Motion to approve by Vice Mayor Comerford, second by
Council Member Bowen. Passed unanimously S-0.
CALL TO THE PUBLIC. Ed StoImaker, President and CEO of the Marana Chamber of
Commerce, thanked Council for their support of the 5 and l OK run held last Saturday at Coyote
Trail School. He noted that enough money was raised to build at track at Estes Elementary
School for their Miler's Club.
PROCLAMATIONS
MAYOR AND COUNCIL REPORTS: SUMMARY OF CURRENT EVENTS. Vice
Mayor Comerford also noted the tremendous support from the community for events such as
the 5& l OK Run with over 400 folks who ran. She also recognized a community member, Dan
Heston, who ran for 12 hours, over 55 miles that day, raising Footfalls for Hunger for the Marana
Food Bank. That event was held the Saturday prior to last. She also thanked everyone for their
support while she underwent emergency surgery last week. Council Member Ziegler
recognized the Marana Police Department under Chief Rozema, noting that there is a first annual
awards ceremony at The Highlands at Dove Mountain. She recognized the strides Chief Rozema
has made with the department. The Mayor reported that this coming Saturday is Founders' Day.
He noted that the Heritage Conservancy folks have done a tremendous job putting this together.
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MANAGER'S REPORT: SUMMARY OF CURRENT EVENTS
Mr. Davidson noted that the February Council Executive Report is available and at each
member's seat at the dais. He also highlighted the wrap-up of the Accenture Match Play
tournament. He recognized the event as a great honor to host and thanked the many staff who
work in Development Services, Traffic Engineering, the Building Department, Communications
and Marketing and the Police Department who help make this successful each year. There were
big increases in people who visit the town during this event through social media. The town's
Facebook site visits went up 358%.
PRESENTATIONS
P 1: Presentation: Relating to the Digital Cities award. Presented by Carl Drescher, who
introduced Todd Sanders, Executive Director of the Center for Digital Government located in
Folsom, California. He noted that the town was honored in December as Digital City of the Year
for its population. When staff replied to the survey in August, they focused on the town's
maintenance management effort, the Business Development Center, the My Marana application,
the social media strategy to inform and engage customers, and the Strategic Plan and the role that
technology plays in achieving that vision. He noted that the Center for Digital Government has
other awards throughout the year. Mr. Sanders then presented the award the town won. He
noted that the purpose of the Center is to promote to work with state and local government and
industry to improve public service through the use of communication and technology. Part of the
way that's done is through surveys, awards and research. Marana joined Louisville, KY, the,
Salt Lake City and Ann Arbor, Michigan. One of the things that most struck the judges was the
connection between the Technology Services strategic plan and the town's overall strategic plan.
That has been a fundamental success factor in state and local government over the years. The use
of wireless by the community, particularly in a community the size of Marana, was also
noteworthy as a best practice. He also noted a shared vision between the elected and appointed
officials to share and use technology; Marana is among the best in the nation. The competition
was fierce; roughly 900 communities the size of Marana was eligible to participate, so finishing
number one was a significant accomplishment. The Center has already begun working with
Marana's technology team to share best practices with the rest of the country.
CONSENT AGENDA. Motion to approve Vice Mayor Comerford, second by Council
Member Ziegler. Passed unanimously 6-0.
C 1: Resolution No. 2013-017: Relating to Development; approving a final plat for Vista De
Luna, Lots 1-9 and Common Area "A"
C 2: Resolution No. 2013-018: Relating to Development; approving a final plat for Silverbell
West R-10, Lots 1-42, Block 1 and Common Areas "A-1", "B-1", "B-2", "C-1", "C-2", "D-1"
and "E-1 "
C 3: Approval of January 22, February 5, and 12, 2013 meeting minutes
(Council Member McGorray is now seated at the dais — 7:13 p.m.)
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LIQUOR LICENSES
BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES
B 1: Ordinance No. 2013.002: Relating to Boards, Commissions and Committees; repealing
the Citizen Advisory Commission handbook. Presented by Frank Cassidy, who noted that this
handbook is no longer necessary with the formation of The Citizens' Forum which took the place
of the various citizen advisory commissions. Motion to approve by Vice Mayor Comerford,
second by Council Member Post. Passed unanimously 6-0.
B 2: Resolution No. 2013-019: Relating to Boards, Commissions, and Committees; revising
the number of inembers, the member terms of office and the appointment, reappointment and
removal procedures for members of the Marana Citizens' Forum; revising the formal Marana
Citizens' Forum process; and providing for use of the Marana Citizens' Forum as an ad hoc
advisory review committee on an as-needed basis. Gilbert Davidson and Amanda Jones
discussed the changes and the reasons for the changes to the Forum process. Motion to approve
by Council Member Ziegler, second by Council Member Bowen. Passed unanimously 6-0.
B 3: Resolution No. 2013-020: Relating to Boards, Committees and Commission; establishing
the procedures for filling current and future Planning Commission and Board of Adjustment
vacancies. Presented by Kevin Kish, who noted that this request is to codify the process used
the last time appointments were made to the Planning Commission; then have a subcommittee of
three members of the Council interview candidates for vacancies on either the Planning
Commission or the Board of Adjustment and then take their recommendation to the full Council
for approval. That subcommittee expired in March 2012. There are currently two vacancies on
the Planning Commission that need to be filled. Motion by Council Member Bowen to
approve, second by Council Member Post. Mr. Kish noted that the three subcommittee
members need to be identified in the resolution. Council Member Ziegler, Council Member
McGorray and Vice Mayor Comerford volunteered. Mr. Cassidy noted that the resolution is set
up to insert the names into the resolution. Council Member McGorray amended the motion to
include the names of the proposed subcommittee members, second by Council Member Post.
The Mayor asked if the amendment carries the motion. Mr. Cassidy responded that you would
want to vote on the amendment — you could ask the mover to accept the amendment and the
second and then you could just vote on the motion. Mayor Honea asked for all in favor of the
amendment moved and seconded by Council Members McGorray and Post. Passed
unanimously 6-0. Mayor Honea asked for all in favor of the motion moved and seconded by
Council Members Bowen and Post. Passed unanimously 6-0.
COUNCIL ACTION
1. A 1: PUBLIC HEARING: Ordinance No. 2013.003: Relating to Development; approving
a rezoning of approximately 462 acres of land, located west of Sandario Road between Grier and
Marana Roads, from `A' (Small Lot Zone) to `F' (Specific Plan) for the purpose of creating the
Marana Towne Center Specific Plan and approving a minor amendment to the General Plan.
Mayor Honea opened the public hearing, declared a conflict and turned the meeting over to
Vice Mayor Comerford.
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Mr. Kish presented the project and noted the various features that will be incorporated into the
Plan. He noted an amendment to Condition 10 which was handed out on the dais. The
amendment came to staff's attention from attorney's for the Developer after the materials were
submitted for the packet. Mr. Kish would like to substitute the language currently in the
ordinance for the new language presented on the dais. He then explained the changes to Council.
Mr. Cassidy further noted that there was some ambiguity in the document. He asked to read
into the record the way the water condition probably ought to read. This is something of great
concern by the property owner. They want to be able to farm until the last possible moment.
The water lawyers, Steve Weatherspoon for the property owner, and Rita McGuire got together
and came up with this language: "The Developer within 60 days after cessation of irrigation on
any portion of the rezoned land shall commence and proceed with the administrative process of
the Arizona Department of Water Resources, in accordance with Arizona Administrative Code,
sections R12-15-723 and R12-15-727, to extinguish the irrigation grandfathered rights
appurtenant to the land upon which irrigation has ceased. In no event shall the process to
extinguish the irrigation grandfathered right be initiated more than 60 days after approval of any
final plat on any of the rezoned land. No later than 60 days following the issuance of any
extinguishment credit to the Developer by the Arizona Department of Water Resources, the
Developer shall transfer all such issued extinguishment credits to the Town."
There being no questions from Council and no questions from the public, the Vice Mayor closed
the public hearing and asked for Council's pleasure. Carl Winters asked to introduced Susan
Ong and Mitch Stollard. Mr. Stollard addressed Council and thanked them for their
consideration of this project. He noted it was a pleasure working with town staff on this project.
1Ylotion by Council Member McGorray, second by Council Member Bowen to approve
Ordinance No. 2013.003 and approving a minor amendment to the General Plan subject to the
recommended condition, including the latest condition #10. Passed 5-0, with Mayor Honea
abstaining.
A 2: PUBLIC HEARING: Relating to Development; public hearing to discuss and consider an
application to annex approximately 38.84 acres of land, including the adjacent rights-of-way,
generally located westerly of Casa Grande Highway, north and south of Twin Peaks Road and
easterly of the Santa Cruz River within portions of Section 15 and 22, Township 12 South,
Range 12 East of the Gila and Sa1t River Meridian, Pima County, Arizona. Presented by Mr.
Kish. There was no action required at this time; statute requires a public hearing for all proposed
annexations. Mr. Kish responded to a question by Council Member Post regarding whether if
the town put all the land into the annexation that it controls, would that alter the possibility of
future annexations by reducing the amount of property we would have go toward 51 % because
we've already annexed ours in. Mr. Kish noted that town property would not be affected
because the right-of-way areas that were taken did not have a signature.
A 3: Resolution No. 2013-021: Relating to Parks and Recreation; approving and authorizing
the Town Manager to implement the Marana Heritage River Park Master Concept Site Plan.
Presented by Gilbert Davidson, Del Post, Amanda Jones and Tom Ellis. Mr. Post noted that
the Heritage Park is unique in that it touches on every focus area in the Town's Strategic Plan.
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Doing this park right will continue to inspire creativity and innovation in the future and will
become one of the recreational gems of the Marana community and the entire region. The main
part of the plan is Heritage. The goal of the focus area is to link the past, present and future and
create a more thriving, dynamic community. Research from around the country showed us that
Marana has a tremendous opportunity with this park. Although we may not be able to create a
park with as much impact as some of those parks illustrated, we will be able to market it as well
as others have done in their communities. The park will not be a passive way to display
Marana's history — it will be interactive. He highlighted a couple of things about the master
plan. It's just a broad concept and identifies in a general way the opportunities the park present
and the community engagement that went on, identifies partners and activity centers.
Tom Ellis then talked about the different activity centers in the park. He noted that he has been
involved in the Heritage Park from the beginning. It is aligned solidly with Marana's Strategic
Plan as well as the Parks & Recreation Master Plan. It shows that that putting a site plan together
like this takes the effort of many groups. The concept takes into account all the past planning
efforts of resident and business surveys, staff task forces, utility available and many exhibits. It
was intended to be a construction document, but now gives project planners something to work
from. The site plan allows for a robust collaboration of partnerships. It contains 124 acres and 1
1 /2 miles along the Santa Cruz River. The distinct cultural activity centers work together and
blend into each other for Marana's story to be told. The first area is the Heritage Farm is the 28
acres of state land the town purchased recently. There will be opportunities for retail and
farming. The Heritage Plaza activity center is 20 acres and builds on the agricultural story of the
farms that made Marana a strong and diverse community. There will be building spaces,
interpretive displays and retail shops. The Heritage Park activity center is anchored by the
existing community park and focuses on today's Marana, together with an amphitheater and a
connection to the shared use path system. The Heritage Ranch activity center celebrates
Marana's equestrian enthusiasts. These centers blend together to allow visitors and residents to
experience Marana. This is a huge project. The capital investment will come from park impact
fees, public and private partnerships, grants, donations and legacy endowments. Operational
sustainability comes from user fees, leasing proceeds, sales tax and other funding opportunities.
Amanda Jones presented phasing of the farm. This is a business component. The town's
strategy is focused on generating activity and foot traffic to ensure future success. The phasing
will be a display garden, then a community garden, then a farmer's market and then commercial
space. Partners will be the Heritage Conservancy, the Community Food Bank UA, commercial
developers and longtime residents. Phasing of the ranch will begin with the equestrian trailhead,
covered arenas and corrals, grandstands/concessions and a steakhouse and tack room. The plaza
phase will start with trails/exhibits, an event center and commercial space. Partners will be the
heritage conservancy, longtime community members, etc. Neighborhood Park Expansion
phasing will begin with gathering spaces, a splash park and then an amphitheater. Start sma11-
get people to the park, and expand.
Del Post then discussed next steps. Approval of the concept, marketing the concept and then
identifying funding and partnerships — hopefully to begin in the next fiscal year. Some of the
development has already been started with last year's CIP in the demonstration farm and garden
area. The next part will be a request to use park impact fees in next year's budget for the ranch,
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including trails to link the two ends of the park. He thanked the Drachman Institute and members
of the staff who spent many hours working on this. He also noted that some of the development
has begun at the farm area for a demonstration garden area. The next part will be a request to
use park impact fees in next year's budget for trails, etc. Council was very complimentary about
the presentation, both by the Drachman Institute and town staff. Motion by Council Member
Ziegler, second by Council Member Bowen to approve the Marana Heritage River Park
Master Concept Site Plan. Passed unanimously 6-0.
ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION/POSSIBLE ACTION
D 1: Relatin tg o Le�islation and Government Actions; Discussion and possible action regarding
all pending state, federal, and local legislation/government actions and on recent and upcoming
meetings of other governmental bodies. Del Post gave a quick update on current activity and
that a legislative bulletin prepared by the League of Arizona Cities was placed on the dais with a
good overview of key bills.
EXECUTIVE SESSIONS
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 concerning (1)
the lawsuit entitled Pima County v. Town of Marana, Maricopa County Superior Court No.
CV2011-099966 and (2) pending legal issues, settlement discussions and contract negotiations
relating to the transition of Marana wastewater collection and treatment from Pima County to the
Town of Marana.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Notwithstanding the mayor's discretion regarding the items to be placed on the agenda, if three
or more Council members request that an item be placed on the agenda, it must be placed on the
agenda for the second regular Town Council meeting after the date of the request, pursuant to
Marana Town Code Section 2-4-2(B).
ADJOURNMENT. Motion to adjourn at 8:07 p.m. by Council Member McGorray, second by
Council Member Bowen. Passed unanimously 6-0.
CERTIFICATION
I hereby certify that the foregoing are the true and correct minutes of the Marana Town Council
meeting held on March 5, 2013. I further certify that a quorum was present.
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celyn . Bronson, Town Clerk
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