HomeMy WebLinkAbout08/04/2015 Regular Council Meeting MinutesREGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
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11555 W. Civic Center Drive, Marana, Arizona 85653
Council Chambers, August 4, 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 7:02
p.m. Town Clerk Bronson called roll. Council Members Bowen and Kai were excused.
There was a quorum present.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE/INVOCATION/MOMENT OF SILENCE. Led by Mayor
Honea.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA. Vice Mayor Post moved to approve the agenda, first removing
item C2. Second by Council Member McGorray. Passed 5-0.
CALL TO THE PUBLIC. Wally Smith, president of the Marana Foothills Optimist Club
presented Marana police officer Kevin Litten with the Club's first "Bringing Out the Best of
Kids" recognition award for his work with youth and children in the community in his off-duty
time, and especially for his leadership, mentoring and passion for the Marana Police Explorer
program.
PROCLAMATIONS
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MAYOR AND COUNCIL REPORTS: SUMMARY OF CURRENT EVENTS
No reports.
MANAGER'S REPORT: SUMMARY OF CURRENT EVENTS
No report.
PRESENTATIONS
P 1 Presentation: Relating to Recreation; presentation regarding the 33rd El Tour de Tucson
(Jocelyn Bronson). Richard DeBernardis, co-founder of the El Tour de Tucson, addressed
Council and introduced the Tour's media director, Marilyn Hall. After a brief movie
showcasing the tour, Mr. DeBernardis presented additional information and proposed a
sponsorship opportunity for the Town using various media outlets.
CONSENT AGENDA. Motion to approve, removing item C2, by Vice Mayor Post, second by
Council Member Ziegler. Passed unanimously 5-0.
C 1 Resolution No. 2015-077: Relating to Intergovernmental Relations; approving and
authorizing the Town Manager to execute a Lobbying Services Agreement with Triadvocates,
LLC, for the 2015-2016 fiscal year; and superseding Marana Resolution No. 2015-059 (Tony
Hunter)
C2 Resolution No. 2015-078: Relating to Administration; approving a business meals and
food -related function expenses administrative directive and a travel and training administrative
directive for application to Town of Marana elected and appointed officials; and superseding
Marana Resolution 2009-89 as it relates to travel and training policies for the Town Council
(Gilbert Davidson)
C 3 Resolution No. 2015-079: Relating to Public Works; approving and authorizing the
Mayor to execute a supplemental intergovernmental agreement between the Town of Marana and
the Town of Oro Valley to Accommodate Oro Valley Water Utility Work as part of the Design
and Construction of Roadway Improvements to Tangerine Road — Dove Mountain
Boulevard/Twin Peaks Road to La Canada Drive (Frank Cassidy)
C 4 Resolution No. 2015-080: Relating to Addressing; naming "Barnett Road" from Sandario
Road to Sanders Road (Frank Cassidy)
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C 5 Resolution No. 2015-081: Relating to Development; approving a preliminary plat for
Yoem Subdivision, Lots 1-25 and Common Areas 'A -D', generally located at the northeast
intersection of W. Barnett Road and N. Sandario Road (Shannon Shula)
C 6 Approval of June 30, 2015 Special Council Meeting Minutes (Jocelyn C. Bronson)
LIQUOR LICENSES
BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES
B 1 Resolution No. 2015-082: Relating to Boards, Commissions and Committees; making
appointments to the Marana Municipal Property Corporation Board of Directors (Jane Fairall).
Ms. Fairall presented this item noting that along with Council Members McGorray and Bowen,
three citizens, George Kennedy, Lori Malangone and Jeff Bronaugh, applied for membership to
this corporation. Staff recommends approval of these individuals so that the annual meeting of
the board can occur. The terms will be for four years, expiring August 3, 2019. Motion to
approve, as presented, by Council Member Ziegler, second by Vice Mayor Post. Passed
unanimously 5-0.
COUNCIL ACTION
A 1 PUBLIC HEARING: Ordinance No. 2015.016: Relating to Development; approving a
rezoning of approximately 508 acres of land generally located one mile north of the north
terminus of Thornydale Road from 'RD -180' Rural Development to 'F' Specific Plan for the
purpose of establishing the Saguaro Ranch Specific Plan; approving a minor amendment to the
Marana General Plan; and approving and authorizing the Mayor to execute the Amended and
Restated Saguaro Ranch Pre -Annexation and Development Agreement. (Brian Varney).
Mayor Honea opened the public meeting. Brian Varney presented, and noted that the item is
for three separate requests. The first is a proposal to rezone approximately 508 acres within the
Saguaro Ranch development to create the Saguaro Ranch specific plan. The second is a general
plan amendment from rural density residential to a master planning area to accommodate the
specific plan zoning. The third request is an amendment and restatement of the 2003 pre-
annexation and development agreement, inclusive of the two amendments approved by the
Council in 2004. He then gave a high level overview of the specific plan area and how it fits into
the context of Saguaro Ranch. After his presentation, Mr. Varney noted that the applicant(s)
were in the audience for questions. Mayor Honea asked for speakers from the public. There
being no speakers, he closed the public hearing. Motion to approve by Vice Mayor Post, second
by Council Member Ziegler. Passed unanimously 5-0.
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A 2 Resolution No. 2015-083: Relating to Parks & Recreation; approving and authorizing the
Mayor to execute the Leman Academy of Excellence/Town of Marana Reciprocal Parking
License Agreement. Presented by Frank Cassidy, who noted that essentially the agreement
allows the town to use Leman's parking lot and the school to use ours as we have different peak
hours of use. This will be especially useful during the town's special events such as 4t" of July.
He noted that this is in the form of a license, so if things don't work out, we would be able to
give 30 days' notice and renegotiate the terms. But it looks like a good way to coordinate parking
for both entities. Motion to approve as presented by Council Member McGorray, second by
Vice Mayor Post. Passed unanimously 5-0.
A 3 Relating to Real Estate; authorizing Town staff to proceed with the sale by public auction
of approximately 2.1 acres of Town -owned land located at the southwest corner of Twin Peaks
Road and Casa Grande Highway (Interstate 10); and approving terms and conditions for the sale.
Presented by Frank Cassidy. He noted that about a year ago, Council approved the annexation
of a parcel across from this one (Pioneer) which was then sold to San Joaquin. Tonight staff is
asking for authorization to sell this small parcel, using the same outline that was used for the
Pioneer remnant sale. He anticipates that it will probably be sold to one of the adjacent property
owners. It is usable on its own, but more like purchased by Pioneer Materials or Best Block. If it
is purchased by an adjoining property owner, staff is recommending that a condition of the sale
would be for those property owners be annexed into the town. It has been a high priority to
annex in this area. The terms of the conditions are in the agenda packet. Motion to direct staff to
move forward with the sale of this property by Vice Mayor Post, second by Council Member
Ziegler. Passed unanimously 5-0.
A 4 Relating to Annexation; Authorizing town staff to proceed with annexation of the Pioneer
Materials property located at the southwest corner of Twin Peaks Boulevard and Interstate 10.
Presented by Frank Cassidy. Staff has been speaking the Pioneer about annexing into the town.
About one-third of the Pioneer property is already within the town limits. Pioneer is looking to
redevelop the site, such as for a retail home improvement facility. When they do that, if they
don't annex in, it will be confusing to figure out the point of sale in addition to the fact that they
would like signage. They approached staff about putting signage on town property. Our
response is that we would want them annexed in to be able to do that. That is how the remainder
parcel discussion came about. So A2 and A4 kind of go together. This item will authorize the
town to start pursuing the annexation of the Pioneer Materials property. The next step would be
scheduling a public annexation hearing and gathering the signatures. Motion by Council
Member Ziegler to authorize staff to begin the annexation process for the Pioneer Materials
property, second by Council Member McGorray. Passed unanimously 5-0.
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A 5 Relating to Municipal Court; identifying candidates to be invited to interview for the
position of Town Magistrate and directing staff to schedule interviews (Jane Fairall). Prior to
discussion, Mayor Honea asked for a motion to go into executive session. See below.
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 the other governmental bodies (Gilbert Davidson)
EXECUTIVE SESSIONS. Motion to go into executive session at 7.45 p.m. on Items E2 and
E4 by Vice Mayor Post, second by Council Member McGorray. Passed unanimously 5-0.
Council reconvened in public session at 8:36 p.m.
Pursuant to A.R.S. § 38-431.03, the Town Council may vote to go into executive session, which
will not be open to the public, to discuss certain matters.
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)(1) for discussion, consideration
and possible interviews of candidates for appointment to the Marana Municipal Property
Corporation Board of Directors. Executive session commenced at 7:45 p.m. and concluded at
8:04 p.m. Motion by Mayor Honea, second by Council Member Comerford to direct staff to
bring this item back to the Study Session on August 11, 2015. Passed unanimously 5-0.
E 3 Executive Session pursuant to A.R.S. § 38-431.03 (A)(1) for discussion and
consideration of applicants for the position of Town Magistrate.
E 4 Executive session pursuant to A.R.S. § 38-431.03(A)(4) for discussion and consultation
with the Town's attorneys in order to consider the Town's position and instruct its attorneys
regarding settlement discussions conducted in order to avoid or resolve litigation relating to the
April 14, 2015 notice of claim filed on behalf of Rancho Palomita Advisors, L.L.C. and
Landmark Title Assurance Agency of Arizona, LLC Trust 18206-T concerning the "Public
Water Infrastructure Participation Agreement" approved on August 5, 2014 by Marana
Resolution No. 2014-074. Executive session commenced at 8:05 p.m. and concluded at 8:34
p.m. Motion by Vice Mayor Post, second by Council Member Comerford to authorize staff to
proceed as discussed in executive session. Passed unanimously 5-0.
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