HomeMy WebLinkAbout02/04/2014 Regular Council Meeting MinutesREGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
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11555 W. Civic Center Drive, Marana, Arizona 85653
Council Chambers, February 4, 2014, at or after 7:00 PM
Ed Honea, Mayor
Jon Post, Vice Mayor
David Bowen, Council Member
Patti Comerford, Council Member
Herb Kai, Council Member
Carol McGorray, Council Member
Roxanne Ziegler, Council Member
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL. Mayor Honea called the meeting to arder at 7:01 p.m.
Town Clerk Bronson called roll. Vice Mayor Post arrived at 7:02 p.m. All council members
were present.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE/INVOCATION/MOMENT OF SILENCE. Led by Mayor Honea.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA. Motion to approve by Council Member lYlcGorray, second by
Council Member Ziegler. Motion passed unanimously.
CALL TO THE PUBLIC. Joanne M. Martinez spoke regarding the need for a second access
route in and out of the San Lucas development that can serve as an alternative emergency route
should there be a closure at the Union Pacific Railroad crossing. Currently, the only access for
emergency vehicles in and out of San Lucas is over that railroad crossing. Council Member
Ziegler asked Mr. Davidson to have staff to meet with Ms. Martinez on this issue. Next, David
Morales addressed Council regarding the lighting situation at the Circle K at Marana Road.
Council Member Ziegler advised Mr. Morales to get with Curt Woody to review the plans for
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the soon-to-be-constructed monument entrance to Marana near the Circle K location which
should address his concerns.
PROCLAMATIONS
MAYOR AND COUNCIL REPORTS: SUMMARY OF CURRENT EVENTS
Council Member Comerford reported on the recent Police Awards ceremony at The Highlands
at Dove Mountain. She congratulated the Chief on the event.
MANAGER'S REPORT: SUMMARY OF CURRENT EVENTS
Mr. Davidson reported on the Council Executive Report for December/January and gave an
update on the department retreat for Strategic Plan IIL After further review and public comment,
he plans to have the final draft to Council for approval in April.
PRESENTATIONS
CONSENT AGENDA. Motion to approve by Vice Mayor Post, second by Council Member
McGorrc�y. Passed unanimously.
C 1: Resolution No. 2014-005: Relating to the Police Department; approving and authorizing
the Mayor to execute an intergovernmental agreement by and between the parties that form the
Pima County/Tucson Metropolitan Counter Narcotics Alliance (CNA) regarding the
administration and operation of the CNA, a law enforcement task force
C 2: Resolution No. 2014-006: Relating to Community Development; authorizing the Town
Manager to apply for grant funding from the Governor's Office of Highway Safety under the
Highway Safety Act for the purchase of equipment and the funding of overtime far the Marana
Police Department for fiscal year 2014-2015
C 3: Resolution No. 2014-007: Relating to the Marana Regional Airport; authorizing the
Community Development Director to execute a letter of intent indicating the Town of Marana's
intention to participate in the state of Arizona's Airport Pavement Preservation Program for
fiscal year 2015
C 4: Resolution No. 2014-008: Relating to Development; approving a release of assurances for
Tortolita Reserve subdivision and acceptance of public improvements for maintenance
C 5: Approval of January 7 and 21, 2014 Council Meeting Minutes
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C 6: Approval of January 14, 2014 Study Session Minutes
LIQUOR LICENSES
L 1: Relating to Liquor Licenses; recommendation to the Arizona Department of Liquor
Licenses and Control regarding a special event liquor license application submitted by Claudio
Martinez on behalf of the American Diabetes Association for the Tour de Cure event to be held
on March 2, 2014. Jocelyn Bronson presented this item to Council, noting that the application
was properly reviewed and that no protests were received. Staff recommends approval. Motion
to approve by Council Nlember McGorray, second by Vice Mayor Post. Passed unanimously.
BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES
COUNCIL ACTION
ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION/POSSIBLE ACTION
D 1: Relating to Legislation 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. Mr. Davidson reported that staff, the League and
consultants continue to monitor all bills of interest to municipalities. Updates will be provided to
council.
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.
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 7:14 p.m. by Council Member McGorray, second by
Council Member Comerford. Passed unanimously.
CERTIFICATION
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I hereby certify that the foregoing are the true and correct minutes of the Marana Town Council
meeting held on February 4, 2014. I further certify that a quorum was present.
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ocelyn Bronson, Town Clerk
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