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Home My WebLink About10/03/2006 Regular Council Meeting Minutes MINUTES OF REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MARANA MUNICIPAL COMPLEX DATE: OCTOBER 3,2006 PLACE AND DATE Marana Municipal Complex, October 3,2006 A. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL By Mayor Honea at 7:00 p.m. COUNCIL Ed Honea Herb Kai Bob Allen Jim Blake Patti Comerford Tim Escobedo Carol McGorray Mayor Vice Mayor Council Member Council Member Council Member Council Member Council Member Present Present Present Present Present Present Present STAFF Mike Reuwsaat Gilbert Davidson Jim DeGrood Frank Cassidy Jocelyn Bronson Town Manager Deputy Town Manager Assistant Town Manager Town Attorney Town Clerk Present Present Present Present Present B. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND INVOCATIONIMOMENT OF SILENCE Led by Mayor Honea. c. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Upon motion by Council Member McGorray, seconded by Council Member Escobedo, the agenda was unanimously approved. D. CALL TO THE PUBLIC None. E. PRESENTATIONS l. ANNOUNCEMENTS: Richard Vidaurri, Chief of Police, recognizes events within the Police Department. The first event is approximately two weeks ago, representatives from the Police Department attended an luncheon for Special Olympics Torch Run. The Marana Police Department was recognized for being one of the top twenty fund raisers in the State of Arizona for Special Olympics. Through MPD fundraising/events $7,614.12 was raised this year for Special Olympics. Lt. Carrasco, Sgt. Jimenez, and Officer Sample were recognized for their work in raising money for Special Olympics. On Wednesday, October 4, 2006, at the Sheraton on Grant Road, Officer Everhart will be recognized by the MADD Council. Officer Joshua Everhart is currently assigned as our DUI enforcement officer. He has been selected as this year's recipient for the 2006 Annual DUI Enforcement Officer of the Y ear Award. Chief I MINUTES OF REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MARANA MUNICIPAL COMPLEX DATE: OCTOBER 3,2006 Vidaurri read Officer Everhart's nomination for award. On Friday, October 6, 2006 at the Omni Tucson National Resort, Adam Lawson, School Resource Officer, will be recognized by the Marana Foundation for Educational Excellence. Mayor Honea asked Chief Vidaurri to introduce our motor officers and talk about our new motorcycle. Chief Vidaurri introduced our three motor officers as Dan Sample, Robert Quackenbush, and Jeff Pridgett. Chief Vidaurri also stated that we have been given tentative approval by the Governor's Office of Highway Safety for two additional motor units. T Van Hook was recognized for working with the Police Department to help raise over a $1 million in grant funds for police bikes. 2. INTRODUCTIONS: Mr. Reuwsaat introduced new Finance Director, Erik Montague. Mr. Montague comes from the City of Avondale. He is a Tucson native and provided a synopsis of his background. 3. PROCLAMATIONS/uPDATES 1. Presentation of Marana Cultural and Heritage Park Concept Site Plan and Marana Heritage River Park Planning Areas (Tom Ellis). Mr. Ellis stated a planning team was put together. The team is concerned that by developing on the thirty acres of State land that we lease that we would affect the agriculture lease and cause problems later when it became time to seek acquisition of that property. The planning team came up with the idea of moving the development of Heritage Plaza further south and to the east on property that is owned by the Town. Along with that we have rededicated the original site to agriculture and we have been working with the Marana Food Co-op who will be farming about a six and a half acre parcel for the community's benefit and the Marana Food Bank's benefit. Keno fruit trees will be planted in the lower terrace and in the bottom terrace it will be dedicated to heirloom crops. Heritage Plaza is where the producers' cotton gin building will be located and also the warehouse associated with it. A petting zoo is planned there. Also, a stage and amphitheater set using the backdrop of the silos as a stage background. The whole development will be serviced by Heritage Park Drive It's in existence now from Gladden Farms Road down to the new Gladden Farms Community Park. This development is sitting in the middle of Marana Heritage River Park which stretches for almost five miles. This area is broken up into planning areas each with a special emphasis; Marana Western Activities Center, Community Development Area, Special Activities Area, Agriculture Storage Basin. The Old Beard House is visualized as being a center for natural history and a place for kids to learn about our region. Mr. Reuwsaat stated Mr. Ellis is putting together a set of guiding principals which will guide the development and the philosophy of the Marana Heritage Park. Mr. Ellis will be bringing the State Land Application in November to purchase the property where the farm site is at to also formerly name the park site. 2 MINUTES OF REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MARANA MUNICIPAL COMPLEX DATE: OCTOBER 3, 2006 Mr. Ellis stated meetings are held every other Thursday at the Heritage House. Mayor Honea stated eventually the trail systems that are being built in Continental Ranch will eventually make their way down to the Avra Valley Bridge. An individual will be able to ride a bicycle from the Cortaro Park virtually to the Town Hall without having to worry about traffic. Mr. Ellis stated a meeting with Pima County in the morning is being held to discuss trail linkages. F. MAYOR AND COUNCIL REPORTS: SUMMARY OF CURRENT EVENTS Council Member Allen deferred to the Mayor to discuss the opening, ribbon cutting. Council Member McGorray deferred to the Mayor. Mayor Honea stated on Saturday the ribbon cutting to officially open the Gladden Farms Park was held. Mayor Honea also stated a meeting was held with the Governor's Southern Arizona office to discuss our interest in having the Governor come to the Town of Marana. She has consented to be here next Tuesday at 3 :00 p.m. and will be here for about an hour. G. MANAGER'S REPORT: SUMMARY OF CURRENT EVENTS Mr. Reuwsaat stated on the lOth there will be a Study Session. Mr. Reuwsaat stated Kevin Thornton has gone to MMLA. Mr. Reuwsaat also asked for thoughts and prayers for Keith Brann's baby and updates will be forthcoming. There were five nomination received for the MP A Common Grounds award; Marana is a finalist. Mr. Davidson stated we are very lucky as an organization to have such a talented staff as seen though the presentations and the work being produced. Mr. DeGrood reported that we are now ready to introduce the Employer Assisted Housing Program. Payroll stuffers will be in this paycheck. Classes will begin at the end of the month. Mayor Honea stated he will be out of town starting Thursday and will be back Monday. The Manager is going to be out of town starting Wednesday. The Mayor will be back for the Governor's visit and looks forward to her visit. H. STAFF REPORTS - There were no questions on staff reports. GENERAL ORDER OF BUSINESS I. CONSENT AGENDA 1. Resolution No. 2006-150: Relating to Development; approving and authorizing a {"mal plat for Saguaro Ranch Phase II (Barbara Berlin) 3 MINUTES OF REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MARANA MUNICIPAL COMPLEX DATE: OCTOBER 3, 2006 2. Resolution No. 2006-151: Relating to Development; approving and authorizing a Imal plat for Gladden Farms Block 8 (Barbara Berlin) 3. Resolution No. 2006-152: Relating to Streets; approving and authorizing acceptance of public improvements for maintenance for a 220 linear foot right turn lane located at the northwest corner of Orange Grove and Thornydale Roads (Aaron Suko) 4. Resolution No. 2006-153: Relating to Subdivisions; approving a release of assurances for Acacia Trails Continental Ranch Parcel 39 and acceptance of public improvements for maintenance (Aaron Suko) 5. Resolution No. 2006-154: Relating to Subdivisions; approving a release of assurances for Amber Crest Continental Reserve Block 17 and acceptance of public improvements for maintenance (Aaron Suko) 6. Resolution No. 2006-155: Relating to Subdivisions; approving a release of assurances for Continental Reserve Blocks 18, 19 and a Portion of Block 17 and acceptance of public improvements for maintenance (Aaron Suko) 7. Resolution No. 2006-156: Relating to Grants Administration: approving full execution of a grant agreement with the Tohono O'Odham Nation to fund educational programs for the Old Pueblo Archaeology Center (T Van Hook) 8. Minutes of the September 5, 2006, regular meeting. Upon motion by Council Member Escobedo, seconded by Vice Mayor Kai, the consent agenda was unanimously approved. J. COUNCIL ACTION 1. Resolution No. 2006-148: Relating to the Marana Regional Airport; authorizing and approving the Marana Regional Airport Master Plan Update and the Noise Compatibility Study; authorizing the Airport Director to file all paperwork and execute all documents related to the studies (Charlie Mangum) Mr. Mangum stated a planning advisory committee made up of 16 technical and aviation professionals, as well as local and community representatives met several times and reviewed and commented on all the work as it progressed. In addition, three public informational workshops and one public hearing was held to learn about the two studies. All working documents are on the Internet where the study can be reviewed and comments made. In the past three months, the Marana Regional Airport has been awarded more than $7.6 million in State and Federal Aviation Grants. Staffis currently working on the design of the sewer line which will be funded with $2.8 million in County Bonds. These two planning documents will keep our eyes on the future and provide us with the documented facts and 4 MINUTES OF REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MARANA MUNICIPAL COMPLEX DATE: OCTOBER 3,2006 information that we need to make grounded, sound decisions that will have an impact on the next generation and beyond. Upon motion by Council Member McGorray, seconded by Council Member Allen, Resolution No. 2006-148 was unanimously approved. Mayor Honea gave credit to Mr. Mangum for the $7.6 million in grants for our airport in grants over the last year. 2. Resolution No. 2006-157: Relating to Development; approving and authorizing a preliminary plat for Willow Ridge Custom Lots (Barbara Berlin) Ms. Berlin stated this is for a 35-lot subdivision on approximately 30 acres at the southeast comer ofCortaro Farms Rd. and Sandy Desert Trail. One of the rezoning conditions of this project was to limit the grading area to no more than 10,000 sq. ft. per lot. Therefore, approximately 60 percent ofthe nature undisturbed open space for this project will occur on this portion of this custom lot development. The average size lot is over the R-16 and that is nearly 28,000 sq. ft. The smallest lot is over 18,000 sq. ft. Because this is a custom home development it is not subject to our residential design standards. There will be a private street servicing the project. The project has asked for a reduced pavement width of28 feet rather than the standard 32 feet and will limit parking to one side of the street and monitored by the fire district. Ms. Berlin stated that she has been informed by the developer that they may receive their 404 permit within the next few days. Upon motion by Council Member Blake, seconded by Council Member Escobedo, Resolution No. 2006-157 was unanimously approved. 3. Resolution No. 2006-158: Relating to the Tangerine Farms Road Improvement District; consideration and possible adoption of a resolution accepting final plans and specifications for awarding the construction contract for the work described in Resolution No. 2006-75 with respect to Town of Marana, Arizona, Tangerine Farms Road Improvement District; authorizing a contribution for such work; approving the assessment diagram and the method of assessment for such improvement district; and declaring, for purposes of Section 1.150-2 of the Federal Treasury Regulations, official intent to be reimbursed from the proceeds of the sale of bonds with respect to such district in connection with certain expenditures for such work (Jim DeGrood) Mr. DeGrood stated three bids were submitted. Hunter Contracting was the low bidder. Improvement proposed by this District include a four lane divided roadway with curbs, storm drain, bike lanes, a multi use path, and median landscaping. The length of this project is approximately 3.8 miles which is the 5 MINUTES OF REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MARANA MUNICIPAL COMPLEX DATE: OCTOBER 3, 2006 largest road project to date. The project came in a little over one percent over the engineer's cost estimate. There was less than three percent between the high and low bids. Matt Clark, the project engineer, is present. Mr. Reuwsaat stated that if everything goes according to schedule we would expect construction by the end of this year. The opening of the commercial center in Gladden Farms is contingent upon getting this road built. Upon motion by Council Member Escobedo, seconded by Council Member McGorray, Resolution No. 2006-158 was unanimously approved. K. BOARDS. COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES 1. Resolution No. 2006-159: Relating to Boards, Commissions and Committees; approving and authorizing the formation of the Business and Economic Development Citizen Advisory Commission (Jocelyn Bronson) Ms. Bronson stated that has staff identifies the need more Citizen Advisory Commissions will be coming before Counsel for approval. Upon motion by Council Member McGorray, seconded by Council Member Allen, Resolution No. 2006-159 was unanimously approved. L. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSIONIPOSSIBLE ACTION M. EXECUTIVE SESSIONS N. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS There were none. Mr. Reuwsaat stated in the foyer there is a disk from the PGA running on the monitor regarding Marana hosting the fourth largest golf tournament in the world. The bids will be opened for the bank protection at Silverbell and Cortaro, October 11th. We would expect to see construction for the bank protection to begin this year. We hope to open library bids in early January with construction in February. O. ADJOURNMENT Upon motion by Council Member Escobedo, seconded by Council Member McGorray, the council voted unanimously to adjourn. CERTIFICATION 6 MINUTES OF REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MARANA MUNICIPAL COMPLEX DATE: OCTOBER 3, 2006 I hereby certify that the foregoing are the true and correct minutes of the Marana Town Council meeting held on October 3, 2006. I further certify that a quorum was present. ~,~,~~f;q~!f~1. :\\c;rM II~ . ~\.~\\\'mm!~~ -, ~ '~"Oy.-*, ~~-t-..... :::: ,- i CORPORATE ~.,., ~ ~ .- :: QC::I(:) ::"- = SSEALS = ~ ':.... ;:: ~ ," ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ s '~ 1 :~Ilml\\\~ ~ , ~:ilZ. "\ 9~ '~ 'f',,""~"'\~ ~>-.tdI01Q%~ 7