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Home My WebLink About02-16-2016 Regular Council Meeting MinutesREGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES 1 1 555 W. Civic Center Drive, Marana, Arizona 85653 Council Chambers, February 16, 2016 at or after 7:00 l'M Ed Honea, Mayor .ion 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. All Council Members were present. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCEIINVOCATIONIMOMENT OF SILENCE. Led by Mayor Honea. APPROVAL OF AGENDA. Motion to al)prove by Council Member McGorray, seconrleci' by Council Member I(ai. Passed unanimously. CALL TO THE PUBLIC. No speaker cards were presented. PROCLAMATIONS MAYOR AND COUNCIL REPORTS: SUMMARY OF CURRENT EVENTS. No reports. MANAGER'S REPORT: SUMMARY OF CURRENT EVENTS. No reports. PRESENTATIONS February 16, 2016 Meeting Minutes 1 CONSENT AGENDA. Motion to approve by Council Me fiber Bowen, seconded by Council Member McGorray. Passed unanimously. Cl Resolution No. 2016-014 Relating to Development; approving a final plat for Del Webb at Dove Mountain IV, Lots-235-343 and Common Areas "A" (Drainage /Open Space), "B" (Open Space), "C" (Public Sewer /Open Space) and Block "I" located south of Dove Mountain Boulevard and west of Del Webb Trail (Steven Cheslak) C2 Resolution No. 2016-015 Relating to Development; approving a final plat for Continental Crossing Lots I thru 4 located approximately at the northwest corner of Silverbell Road and Continental Deserve Loop (Steven Vasquez) C3 Ordinance No. 2016.003 Relating to Transaction Privilege Tax; adopting "The 2012- 201.4 Amendments to the Tax Code of the Town of Marana" by reference; establishing effective dates; providing for severability; and providing penalties for violations (Erik Montague) Resolution No. 2016-016 Relating to Transaction Privilege Tax; declaring as a public record Bled with the Town Clerk that certain document known as "The 20122014 Amendments to the Tax Code of the Town of Marana" (Erik Montague) C4 Resolution No. 2016-017 Relating to Utilities; approving and authorizing the Mayor to sign "Lease Amendment No. 2" with CalPortland Company for the R.illito Vista Water Reclamation Facility (Frank Cassidy) C5 Approval of February 2, 2016 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 special event liquor license application submitted by Patrick Nilz on behalf of Marana Heritage Conservancy for Founder's Day to be held on March 5, 2016 (Jocelyn. C. Bronson). Ms. Bronson noted that the application was properly reviewed, and staff is recommending approval. Motion to approve by Council Member McGorray, second by Council Me fiber .Ziegler. Passed unanimously. L2 Relating to Liquor Licenses; recommendation to the Arizona Department of Liquor Licenses and Control regarding a special event liquor license application submitted by Thomas James Donohue on behalf of the American Diabetes Association for the 2016 'Four de Cure event to be held on .April 17, 2015 (Jocelyn C. Bronson). Ms. Bronson stated that the application as February 16, 2016 Meeting Minutes properly reviewed, and staff is recommending approval. Motion to approve by Council Member McCorray, second by Council Member Ziegler. Passed unan info usly. BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES B I Resolution No. 201 6 -018 Relating to Boards, Commissions and Committees: making appointments to the Town of Marana Board of Adjustment (Jocelyn C. Bronson). Council Member McGorray presented this item as the Chair of the Council Committee which reviewed the applications. The Committee recommendation is to re- appoint Michael Ritz, warren Hatcher and Robert Palazzolo to the Board for terms expiring February 28, 2020. A fourth application, Sierra Kennedy, was recommended as a delegate to the Marana Citizens' Forum. Ms. Kennedy noted on her application that she would like to become more involved and learn about Marana and the Council Committee felt that as a delegate on the Forum, she would gain a good perspective about the community. Ms. Kennedy had also submitted an application for the Forum. Council Member Bowen asked about the composition of the Board of Adjustment. There being no further discussion, a motion by Council Member McCorray. to accept the Committee's recommendation ivas seconded by Council.. comber Ziegler. Motion passed unanimously, COUNCIL ACTION ITEMS FOR DISCUSS IONII'OSSIBLE ACTION DI Resolution No. 2016.019 Relating to Administration; approving the transfer of up to $8,000 in budgeted expenditure authority from the General Fund contingency line item in the fiscal year 2015-2016 budget to the Bed Tax Fund and the Airport Enterprise Fund for expenses related to special events (Gilbert Davidson). Mr. Davidson noted that this item is to support two events -- one is Marana's Founders' Day. The town had already budgeted $5500, $7000 of which would be given directly to the Heritage Conservancy for the operation of the event. The other $1500 would be a set -aside by the town to cover the rental of bathrooms, set up and clean up and other incidentals. The Heritage Conservancy has identified the need for some additional funds up to $4000. The second item is the Town of Marana has been the home of what is the first Air Force one, which was named the Columbine and used by President Eisenhower. The airplane was recently purchased by a company back east, and they will eventually fly the plane to Virginia to be on display at the museum. As the Columbine has been part of the Marana community for a number of years, staff felt that a celebration at the airport could be a showcase for the history of the plane. There are a number of individuals willing to fly out to be a part of the sendoff, possibly including one of President Eisenhower's granddaughters. Staff also contacted a group of current February 16, 2016 Meeting Minutes Air Force one pilots, and they would like to cone out for the event. So the other $4000 request is in support of that. Motion to approve by Council Member Ziegler, second by Council Member Kai. Passed unanimously. Council Member Ziegler expressed her support for this great event. D2 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). Mr. Davidson presented a brief synopsis of some legislation currently in process. HB 2583 has caught the attention of all local governments. It would require videotaping all of our Council sessions and executive sessions and posting there on the Internet. It would be a violation of current law to publicly disclose items within an executive session, so there will undoubtedly be a lot of discussion at the legislature on this bill. The second bill is HB 2391, the water bill we have talked about in the past. At this point there are still negotiations between the Arizona League of Cities and Towns, the bill's sponsor and some of the various jurisdictions. Mayor Honer presented on four bills which came out of the recent League of Cities and Towns quarterly meeting. SB 1428, public safety retirement passed out of committee with 100% vote on both sides of the aisle. Public safety will go to a Tier 3 program which means that the retiree and the city or town will pay 5 015 0 on the retirement going into the fund. Right now, it's about 20180 with 80% being picked up by the city or town. Also, the bill raises the retirement from 20 to 25 years of service. HB 2483 is the census bill which is also getting support from both parties. That bill will tape the federal government's estimate of population every year, and � IHRF and state shared revenues will be distributed based on those annual estimates. That will be a big win for growing communities such as Marana. The last count for Marana on June 30, 2015 was 4105. If you add that to the growth we've had in the first six months of this fiscal year, we are well over 42,000 residents. HB 2267, the construction sales tax bill. Most cities and towns tax 65% of the sale value of the home. This bill would lower that to 55% this year, which would cost fast - growing communities like Marana a lot of money. The end goal would be going to point of sale on the construction sales tax. If that happens, we will lose millions of dollars, and the League is fighting this big time. we fought it last year and won. The last bill is the RTA bill, which allows the voters to make a change to the RTA plan. If the vote fails, and the change is not approved, that doesn't change what the voters originally approved. It isn't an all or nothing event. EXECUTIVE SESSIONS El 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 'natter listed on this agenda. February 16, 2016 Meeting Minutes 4 E2 Executive Session pursuant to A.R.S. § 38-431.03 ( A ) ( 1 ) for discussion, consideration and possible interviews of candidates for appointment to the Board of Adjustment. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS. There were no items presented. ADJO U RNMENT. Motion to adjourn at 7:18 p. in. b Vice Ma Post, second b Council Member McGorra Passed unanimousl CERTIFICATION I hereb certif that the fore are the true and correct minutes of the Marana. Town Council meetin held on Februar 16, 2016. 1 further certif that a q uorum was present. ocel ronson, Town Clerk () WN N gtm-A-RANA- z T A February 16, 2016 Meetin Minutes