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Home My WebLink About05/05/2015 Regular Council Meeting MinutesREGULAR COUNCIL MELTING MINUTES 11555 W. Civic Center Drive, Marana, Arizona 85653 C=ouncil C=hambers, May 5, 2015 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 order at 7:00 p.m. Town Clerk Bronson called roll. Council Members Kai and McGorray were excused. There was a quorum present. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCEIINVOCATIONIMOMENT OF SILENCE. Pledge led by Ashland Ware on behalf of American Legion Auxiliary 473. Followed by the Marana high School Women's Choir, Midnight Tigers, singing the National Anthem. APPROVAL OF AGENDA. Motion to approve by Vice Mayor Post, second by Council. Me *mber Bojven. Passel unanimously 5-0. CALL TO THE PUBLIC. Danese Harnesberry, representing American Legion Auxiliary X73, read a brief history of the significance of the poppy Rower which was designated as a living symbol of fallen soldiers' sacrifices in Trance during world War 1. After world War 1, the poppy became the official f -lower of The American Legion Family to memorialize the soldiers who fought and died during the war, and distribution of poppies became a Legion national program in 1924. The poppy is now nationally recognized and worn as a symbol of sacrifice May 5, 2015 Meeting Minutes made by the men and women who served and died for their country during a time of war. Debbie Shepherd spoke regarding development of the property known as Marana 59. Residents in the area came to Council in 2007 regarding drainage issues, Indian artifacts and increased traffic. These concerns are still valid and drainage problems have not been addressed. These items were not addressed when her house was built and feels that the new developer does not know of or care about the resident's concerns. She also requested a copy of the studies done on artifacts as well as traffic. Residents would like to be kept in the loop by the developer or the Council so that they have knowledge that their concerns are being; met and addressed. Ed Stolmaker, president and CEO of the Marana Chamber of Commerce, read into the record a letter from the Board to the Council and staff` which commended the Council, town staff, Marana police department and Northwest Fire District for their continued services to the community. The letter reflected the results of the March and April Town/Chamber Business Walks wherein the vast majority of businesses indicated they "enjoyed the loyal customers, safety and security, and pro - business attitude" of the town. PROCLAMATIONS Proclamation: May 17 -23, 2015 as National Public Works Week MAYOR AND COUNCIL REPORTS: SUMMARY OF CURRENT EVENTS Council Member Comerford commented on the Concert in the Part{ last Saturday and What a great job the event planners did. It was well- attended with a wonderful band, and she encouraged attendance in the future for a good evening of family entertainment, MANAGER'S REPORT: SUMMARY OF CURRENT EVENTS Gilbert Davidson noted that the Council Executive Report for the month of April has been printed and Will be available online. Let him know if there are questions about any of the items contained in the report. PRESENTATIONS P I Relating to Police Department; presentation of medals to four citizens recognizing their performance of lifesaving actions in the town on April 3, 2015. Ms. Bronson read from a press release of the events culminating in tonight's ceremony. Mayor Honea then addressed the audience and noted the heroism of the citizens and first responders from the Marana Police Department and Northwest Fire Rescue and asked those present to stand and be recognized. He thanked there for their service and what they have done for the Marana community. He then asked Chief Rozema and Chief Bradley, Sabrina Montejano and the citizens who assisted her to come forward for the presentation ceremony. Chief Bradley began with comments about the efforts of so many community members who came forward to assist those involved in the May 5, 2015 Meeting Minutes 2 accident, followed by Chief Rozema, who concurred with those remarks and noted that it's not often we can tally about a happy ending in a day and age when there are so many bad stories in the news, but it was absolutely heroic what these people did. He thanked the three citizens and Sabrina for being present to celebrate such a good outcome. Chief Bradley and Chief Rozerna then presented civilian and citizen lifesaving medals from both organizations as well as a summary of the events of the day to Andrew Miles, Alexander Stewart and Aaron Romero. Aaron accepted his award and presented a gift of a prom dress to Sabrina, whom he said he had become friends with since the incident. Sabrina said a few words of thanks for the help of everyone to her and friends. Sabrina's father then spoke on behalf of himself, his wife and family. He also thanked the individuals who performed good Samaritan acts to save their daughter. IIe recognized the efforts of the fire and police as well as the citizens and stated that this incident put a lot of things in perspective about everyday life, like saying `I love you.' He was very thankful and appreciative to all. CONSENT AGENDA. Motion to approve by Council Member Bowen, second by vice Mayor Post. Passed unanimously S -o. C I Resolution No. 2015 -039 Relating to Development; approving a final plat for Del Webb at Dove Mountain 111, Lots 129 and 168 -234, Blocks "I" and ''2" and Common Areas "A" (Open Space /Drainage), "B" (Recreation Area), "C" (Open Space /Sewer) and "D" (Open Space /Drainage) located south of Dove Mountain Boulevard and west of Del Webb Trail (Steven Cheslak) C 2 Resolution NNo, 20 15µ040 Relating to Development; Approving a release of subdivision assurances for Casa Sevilla and accepting public improvements for maintenance (Keith Brann) C 3 Resolution No. 2015 -041 Relating to the Police Department; approving and authorizing the Safety and Emergency Management Coordinator to execute an ABD Donation & Acceptance Agreement with the Gootter Foundation for grant funding for the purchase of patrol car automated external defibrillators (AED) (Lisa Shafer) C 4 Approval of April 7, 2015 Regular Council Meeting Minutes, approval of April 14, 2015 Study Session Minutes, and approval of April 21, 2015 Regular Council Meeting Minutes (.Jocelyn C. Bronson) LIQUOR. LICENSES L 1 Relating to Liquor Licenses; recommendation to the Arizona Department of Liquor Licenses and Control regarding a New series #10 Beer and wine liquor license application May 5, 2015 Meeting Minutes 3 submitted by Roger Kenneth Burton on behalf of Giant Store #612, located at 4202 W. Ina Load, Tucson, Arizona 55741 (Jocelyn C. Bronson) L 2 Relating to Liquor Licenses; recommendation to the Arizona Department of Liquor Licenses and Control regarding a New Series #10 Beer and wine Store liquor license application submitted by Roger Kenneth Burton on behalf of Giant Store 4628, located at 12030 N. Dove Mountain Blvd., Marana, Arizona 85642 (Jocelyn C. Bronson) L3 Relating to Liquor Licenses; recommendation to the Arizona Department of Liquor Licenses and Control regarding a New Series # 12 restaurant liquor license application submitted by Theresa June Morse on behalf of Bianchis Italian located at 3 620 W. Tangerine Road, Marana, Arizona 85742 (Jocelyn C. Bronson) Mayor Honea noted that all three items would be taken. with one vote. Ms. Bronson read all liquor application items into the record. She further noted that the applications had been properly investigated and posted, no protests were received and all necessary paperwork was in process. Motion by Council Member Bowen, second by Vice Mayor Post to recommend approval to the Liquor Board. Passel unanimously 5-0. BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES B I Relating to Boards, Commissions and Committees; discussion, consideration and possible direction regarding recommendations from the Spring 2015 Marana Citizens' Forum regarding the topic "Marana- Tucson Zip Code Issue." Ms. Bronson introduced the delegates to the Forum who were present and then introduced Al Arven, who presented the recommendations to Council. A copy of the presentation is made part of the permanent record. Mayor Honea thanked Mr. Aven and the delegates for their hard work and excellent presentation of recommendations, some of which can be incorporated now. COUNCIL ACTION A. I Resolution No. 201.5 -042 Relating to Development; approving a release of assurances for a portion of Del Webb at Dove Mountain subdivision and accepting certain public improvements for maintenance. Keith Brann introduced this item and noted that it would normally be a Consent item, but due to a striking the wrong button, it ended up as an action item. Motion to approve by Council Member Comerford, second by Vice Mayor .Fast. Passed unanimously 5-0. A 2 Resolution No. 2015043 Relating to Economic Development; approving the Lead Generation /Destination Marketing Program and authorizing the Town Manager to administer it. May 5, 2015 Meeting Minutes 4 Tob Parks, Tourism and Marketin Mana introduced this item and noted that tourism is the lar industr in the world, g enerates more than $1B in tax revenue to the United States. The industr is extremel competitive, and ever countr state and cit around the world is fi to g et the tourist attention. It is extremel *Important to g et in front of meetin planners durin their bu process who have man options to choose from. The Ritz Carlton Dove Mountain provided data that shows that their conversion rate is 72% when the have a meetin planner visit the propert It's throu Council vision and leadership that will allow us to create the tools to build the awareness and continue to brin more tourism to Marana. She introduced the new director of sales and marketin for the Ritz Carlton. Motion to approve b Council Member Bowen, second b Council Member Zie Passed 5-0. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION/POSSIBLE ACTION D I Relatin to Le and Government Actions discussion and possible action re all pendin state, federal, and local le actions and on recent and upcomin meetin of the other g overnmental bodies ( Gilbert Davidson). No remarks. EXECUTIVE SESSIONS Pursuant to A.R.S. § 38-431.03, the Town Council ma vote to g o into executive session, which will not be open to the public, to discuss certain matters. E I Executive Session pursuant to A.R.S. §38-431.03 (A)(3), Council ma ask for discussion or consultation for le advice with the Town Attorne concernin an matter listed on this a FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENrr. Motion to adjourn at 7:43 p. m. b Vice Ma Post, second b Council Member Bowen. Passed unanimousl 5-0. CERTIFICATION I hereb certif that the fore are the true and correct minutes of the Marana Town Council meetin held on Ma 5, 2015. 1 further certif that a q uorum was present. 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