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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11/07/2006 Regular Council Meeting Minutes MINUTES OF REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MARANA MUNICIPAL COMPLEX DATE: NOVEMBER 7, 2006 PLACE AND DATE Marana Municipal Complex 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 Excused 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 INVOCA TION/MOMENT OF SILENCE Led by Mayor Honea. C. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Upon motion by Council Member Allen, seconded by Council Member Blake, the agenda was amended and unanimously approved. D. CALL TO THE PUBLIC David Morales stated he is running for Mayor and served on the Pima County Republic Executive Committee for over a decade. He stated he feels there are ten main issues and stated each. E. PRESENTATIONS a. ANNOUNCEMENTS b. INTRODUCTIONS c. PROCLAMATIONS/UPDATES Proclamation for John Dailey Mayor Honea asked the Town Clerk to read the proclamation into the record. He then thanked John for his service on the Planning & Zoning Commission and said that the Council and staff would keep John in their prayers and he faced his health challenges. John thanked the Council and said how much he had enjoyed working on the Commission, and further, that he hoped to one day come back and serve the Town again. 1 MINUTES OF REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MARANA MUNICIPAL COMPLEX DATE: NOVEMBER 7, 2006 Mayor Honea stated that Comcast does thousands of dollars in advertising for us every year for Founder's Day and Fourth of July and Kelle Maslyn works with us. The Mayor read proclamation. Kelle Maslyn thanked the Council for everything they do for the community. Introduction of Assistant Police Chief, Barbara Harris and Lt. Jose Alvarez by Chief Vidaurri. Chief Vidaurri introduced Assistant Chief Harris and noted that she has approximately 20 years of law enforcement experience, giving some of her background. Assistant Chief Harris thanked the Council for allowing her to become part of the Marana police family. Chief Vidaurri then introduced Lt. Alvarez, noting that he was recently promoted, giving some of his background. Chamber of Commerce golf tournament-Ed Stolmaker. Mr. Stolmaker, CEO of the Marana Chamber of Commerce, addressed Council and stated they have sold out the golf tournament. Also, there is a ribbon cutting on Thursday, November 9th at 5:00 at the Dentaltopia Dental Clinic on Silverbell and Wade. F. MAYOR AND COUNCIL REPORTS: SUMMARY OF CURRENT EVENTS Council Member Allen stated that on Saturday there was a concert with U. S. Air Force band with about 400 people which was sponsored by the Marana Arts Council. Council Member McGorray stated she was invited to attend the Arizona Town Hall at the Grand Canyon. She stated that it was a dynamic process and was the essence of what Town Hall is all about. Council Member Escobedo stated Miracle in Marana had a Tejano benefit festival at the Sportspark on Sunday. The raffle will continue until December 23rd. Further details will be coming on the holiday festival on December 23rd at Ora Mae Ham Park. Mayor Honea stated the Air Force band was entertaining and very well done. At the Metropolitan Pima Alliance, we were finalist in five of the eight award categories and we won one in our residential design standards. G. MANAGER'S REPORT: SUMMARY OF CURRENT EVENTS Mr. Reuwsaat congratulated Assistant Chief Harris and Lt. Alvarez. H. STAFF REPORTS Mr. Davidson reported that the Town received a $100,000 donation from Westcor to be able to proceed with the landscaping improvement project at the Tangerine interchange. The money budgeted and the donation from Westcor will enable the Town to complete it. Each of the off ramps will be landscaped with decorative rock, new trees, saguaros, and boulders. Mr. Davidson announced that he will be getting married on Friday. 2 MINUTES OF REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MARANA MUNICIPAL COMPLEX DATE: NOVEMBER 7,2006 Mr. DeGrood addressed Council and reported that the first class going through the Employer Assisted Housing education classes is going well. There are about 25 participants. There are nine or ten employees who have given preliminary applications. Mayor Honea stated about 15 people from the City of Coolidge visited the Town, noting that the Cities/Towns of Benson, Eloy, Safford, and Wilcox have also visited Marana, the reason being primarily because they have heard how successful Marana is. Vice Mayor Kai stated he visited with David Snyder who is with the Pinal County Board of Supervisors. He, too, came down to talk to staff and look at the town facilities. He was impressed with how the Town is handling its impact fees. GENERAL ORDER OF BUSINESS I. CONSENT AGENDA 1. Resolution No. 2006-167: Relating to Administration; approving and authorizing the Town Manager to execute and carry out an agreement with the American Society of Composers, Authors, and Publishers (ASCAP) for permission for public performances of copyrighted music managed by ASCAP (Frank Cassidy) 2. Resolution No. 2006-168: Relating to Administration; approving and authorizing the Town Manager to execute and carry out an agreement with Broadcast Music, Inc. (BMI) for permission for public performances of copyrighted music managed by BMI (Frank Cassidy) 3. Resolution No. 2006-169: Relating to Public Works; approving and authorizing the Mayor to execute an intergovernmental agreement with Pima County Flood Control District to provide funding for a Wildlife Mortality and Tracking Study on the future alignment of the Camino de Mananaillove Mountain Extension. (Frank Cassidy) 4. Resolution No. 2006-170: Relating to Community Development; approving and authorizing full execution of an intergovernmental agreement with Pima County for the management and implementation of the 2006-2007 Community Development Block Grant Program (T Van Hook) 5. Resolution No. 2006-171: Relating to Public Works; approving and authorizing full execution of an intergovernmental agreement with Pima County for the management of the Marana Vista Estates Neighborhood Infrastructure Reinvestment Project (T Van Hook) 6. Resolution No. 2006-172: Relating to Liquor Licenses; consideration of recommendation to the State Liquor Board for a new No. 12 (Restaurant) liquor license submitted by Bradley Peter Miller on behalf of Bedroxx, located at 4385 W. Ina Road (Jocelyn Bronson) 3 MINUTES OF REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MARANA MUNICIPAL COMPLEX DATE: NOVEMBER 7,2006 7. Resolution No. 2006-173: Relating to Liquor Licenses; consideration of recommendation to the State Liquor Board for an interim and person transfer of a No.7 (Beer and Wine Bar) liquor license submitted by Randy D. Nations on behalf of The Pines Golf Club at Marana, located at 8480 N. Continental Drive (Jocelyn Bronson) 8. Resolution No. 2006-174: Relating to Emergency Management; approving and authorizing the draft Pima County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan (Steve Johnson) Upon motion by Council Member Escobedo, seconded by Vice Mayor Kai, the consent agenda as amended was unanimously approved. J. COUNCIL ACTION 1. Resolution No. 2006-180: Relating to Boards, Committees and Commissions; approving and authorizing the appointment of Terri Winger to fill the unexpired term of John Dailey on the Planning & Zoning Commission Mayor Honea stated that Terri has a successful insurance agency in the Continental Ranch area and has been very active in the Chamber and around the town for quite a while. Council Member Escobedo stated that Terri has been involved in this community in one way or another format and continues in more fashions than one. Upon motion by Council Member Blake, seconded by Council Member Allen, Resolution No. 2006-180 was unanimously approved. The Town Clerk gave Ms. Winger the Loyalty Oath of office. 2. Resolution No. 2006-179: Relating to Cultural Heritage; approving and authorizing the purchase of an original Marana volunteer fire truck in the amount of $7,500 (Mike Reuwsaat) Vince Lorefice, Fleet Supervisor for the Operations and Maintenance Department stated that the Town has the opportunity to purchase an original Marana volunteer fire truck. Fleet Services would like to restore this 1954 Mac fire truck as a way to preserve Marana's history. Vice Mayor Kai asked if there is a budget yet on how much it would cost to restore the fire truck to acceptable condition. Mr. Lorefice stated he has talked to businesses and there is support. At this point, about 90 percent of the restoration will be covered by donations. Mr. Reuwsaat acknowledged Vince's efforts in securing donations for the fire truck and expressed appreciation for his efforts in making this happen. 4 MINUTES OF REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MARANA MUNICIPAL COMPLEX DATE: NOVEMBER 7, 2006 Upon motion by Council Member McGorray and seconded by Council Member Blake, Resolution No. 2006-179 was unanimously approved. 3. Resolution No. 2006-170: Relating to Community Development approving and authorizing full execution of an intergovernmental agreement with Pima County for the management and implementation of the 2006-2007 Community Development Block Grant Program (T Van Hook) Ms. Van Hook addressed Council and stated the funding in the IGA through Pima County for the Community Development block grants are as follows: affordable housing land acquisition $30,000, owner occupied housing rehabilitation $40,000, the Honea Heights neighborhood park equipment $75,000 and $25,000 for administrative services this year. The $30,000 was our current fiscal year's contract. There was a typing error and she apologized for the error. Upon motion by Council Member Escobedo, seconded by Council Member Allen, Resolution No. 2006-170 was unanimously approved. 4. Resolution No. 2006-171: Relating to Public Works; approving and authorizing full execution of an intergovernmental agreement with Pima County for the management of the Marana Vista Estates Neighborhood Infrastructure Reinvestment Project (T Van Hook) Ms. Van Hook addressed Council and stated the Town put a grant application into the Pima County Neighborhood Reinvestment Committee in order to do street lights. There will be estimated 15 street lights and five foot sidewalks throughout the community to improve the infrastructure. The sidewalks will be placed halfway into the easement of the property allowing space for later road improvements. Along with neighbors, a proposal was put together, and then went to the County to ask for these improvements. The County's committee came out and toured the neighborhood. We have been granted $443,829.50 in order to do the project. We could go immediately to design upon approval of the IGA. Mayor Honea stated he walks in the neighborhood quite a bit and is very excited about offering one of our older communities some upgrades and improvements. Council Member Escobedo stated this community is right behind the Health Center off of Grier and Sandario. It is also known as the projects. Mr. Reuwsaat stated it would be appropriate to send a letter from the Mayor to supervisor, Sharon Bronson. Sharon was instrumental in providing us support from the onset of this project. Upon motion by Council Member Escobedo, seconded by Vice Mayor Kai, Resolution No. 2006-171 was unanimously approved. 5 MINUTES OF REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MARANA MUNICIPAL COMPLEX DATE: NOVEMBER 7,2006 5. Resolution No. 2006-176: Relating to Development; approving and authorizing a preliminary plat for Gladden Farms Blocks 7 & 13 (Barbara Berlin) Ms. Berlin addressed Council and stated this is another subdivision located south of Moore Road and west of Tangerine. It is a little over 28 acres, 75 lots and the zoning is R-8. It meets all requirements ofthe Town. Mr. Berlin stated she believes there will be additional park improvements coming forward for Heritage Park trail as part of the final plat on this project that has been arranged since this was in process, but that will be coming with the final plat. Upon motion by Vice Mayor Kai, seconded by Council Member Blake, Resolution No. 2006-176 was unanimously approved. 6. Resolution No. 2006-177: Relating to Development; approving and authorizing a preliminary plat for Gladden Farms Blocks 22 & 24 (Barbara Berlin) Ms. Berlin addressed Council and stated this subdivision is on the east side of Gladden, east of Lon Adams, and north of Tangerine Farms. The zoning is R-6, 6,000 sq. ft. lots. This subdivision complies with all requirements for Gladden Farms. Upon motion by Council Member McGorray, seconded by Council Member Blake, Resolution No. 2006-177 was unanimously approved. 7. a. Ordinance No. 2006.31: Relating to Traffic; removing specific roadway speed limits from the Town code and adopting the Town of Marana Speed Zone Map and table; prohibiting vehicle parking on public land or within public right-of-way for certain purposes; prohibiting vehicle stopping, standing or parking in certain instances; moving Town code Title 12 penalty sections to the Chapter to which they apply; adding defmitions; and making certain other clarifications affecting Town Code Section 12-2-11, Chapter 12-3, Section 12-4-6, Section 12-6-2 and Chapter 12-7; and establishing an effective date (Frank Cassidy) b. Resolution No. 2006-178: Relating to Traffic; adopting the Town of Marana Speed Zone Map and accompanying table, establishing the reasonable the prudent maximum speed limits on specific roadways located within the Town limits of the Town of Marana (Frank Cassidy) c. Resolution No. 2006-181: Relating to Traffic; declaring the revisions to Town Code Title 12 adopted by Marana Ordinance No. 2006.31 as a public record fIled with the Town Clerk; and declaring an emergency (Frank Cassidy) 6 MINUTES OF REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MARANA MUNICIPAL COMPLEX DATE: NOVEMBER 7, 2006 Mr. Cassidy addressed Council and suggested that 5, a, b, and c in the original agenda be taken together. They all relate to the same item. The ordinance is the same ordinance we discussed on two separate occasions. The speed limit has now been added at the suggestion of Council Member McGorray at the October 10`h Study Session. We've taken the speed limits out of the Code and as item b which is resolution 2006-178 we make the speed limits a separate document. It's a map and a list. Item C makes Resolution 2006-181 makes the ordinance a public record so we don't have to pay for publishing it. Upon motion by Council Member Escobedo, seconded by Council Member Allen, Ordinance No. 2006-31, Resolution No. 2006-178, and Resolution No. 2006-181 was unanimously approved. K. BOARDS. COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES L. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION/POSSIBLE ACTION M. EXECUTIVE SESSIONS. N. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS O. ADJOURNMENT Upon motion by Council Member Escobedo, seconded by Council Member McGorray, the Council voted unanimously to adjourn. CERTIFICATION I hereby certify that the foregoing are the true and correct minutes of the Marana Town Council meeting held on November 7, 2006. I further certify that a quorum was present. C ronson, Town Clerk 7