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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-28-2016 Special Council Meeting Minutes�0 N 9 NARANA 7 'A 1 ?izo�� MAP.ANA TOWN COUNCIL SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES 1 1555 W. Civic Center Drive, Marana, Arizona 85653 Council Chambers, .Tune 28, 2016 at or after 6 :00 P.M. 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 SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL. Mayor Honea called the meeting to order at 6 :03 p.m. Town Clerk Bronson called roll. Council Members Kai and McGorray were r- -i excused. 1 sere was a quorum present. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCEIINVOCATIONIMOMENT OF SILENCE. Led by Mayor Honea. APPROVAL OF AGENDA. Motion to approve by Council Member Ziegler, second by Council Membe Bojven. Passed un 5 -0. CALL TO 'RITE PUBLIC. No speaker cards were presented. PROCLAMAT P I Proclaiming August 2016 as Drowning Impact Awareness Month. Introduced by Jocelyn Bronson. MAYOR AND COUNCIL REPORTS: SUMMARY OF CURRENT EVENTS, Council Member Ziegler announced the upcoming Star Spangled Spectacular on July 4 "' at Crossroads Park. MANAGER' REPORT SUMMARY of CURRENT EVENT No report. Marana Council Special Meeting Minutes June 28, 2016 Pi Presentation: Relating to the Marana Regional Airport; presentation and discussion regarding updates to the Marana Regional Airport Master Plan and Business Plan. Steve Miller presented this item, noting that the processes for both the Master Plan and the Business Plan development began in August, 2015. Armstrong Consultants and Genesis Consulting were the firms working on these plans. The last time a master plan update was done was 2007. His goal for this plan is to right -size the future goals for the airport in the hope that the projects will be more fundable by the FAA and ADOT. A. lot of what we have is fixing existing infrastructure as opposed to adding more pavement and runways. Charlie McDermott, project manager from Armstrong Consultants introduced Jenny watts from Armstrong and then began by briefing Council on the Master Plan. He noted that the goal of a master plan is to meet the FAA's design standards and that provides a safe and efficient airport to accommodate existing and future demand. A plaster plan is a 20Wyear development plan for an airport and includes forecasts in aviation demand and expected demand at the airfield. It also identifies the assets and any deficiencies that are present. Also taken into consideration are various development alternatives to improve and enhance the airfield. Along with this is a financial development plan that includes a capital improvement plan that shows how the project will be phased over the planning period. one of the most important elements is the layout plan which shows all of the anticipated development over the life of the master plan. The plan is a funding tool for the town to decide how to proceed over time. The layout plan is ultimately what the FAA approves for eligibility of funding. Mr. McDermott then identified the project committees and their various 30 members. The committees included a Planning Advisory Committee, a Technical Advisory Committee, and a Strategic Business Plan Advisory Committee. He followed with data on aviation demands for current and projected operations through 2035, noting that the FAA has approved the forecasts. Projected operations by 2035 are expected to increase 41% and projected based aircraft increasing to 30 %. Because of the clientele Marana serves, he also believes there wi 11 be more j et traffic at the airport. Over time, the j et fuel sales could also increase. with respect to the runways, Runway 12 -30 is the primary runway. The master plan will suggest that the Challenger 600 which is the design aircraft today will remain the design aircraft for the future of the primary runway. For the cross -wind runway 3 -21, the desi gn aircraft is the King Al 100, and the master plan will recommend continuing with that design aircraft standard for that runway at least for the short terns. Next, he discussed the three planned development areas. The first is the specialty aviation services complex such as engine shops, airframe and refurbishing and maintenance and repair. The second is the general aviation complex for hangar development and flight training and charter services. The third area is a new area - the corporate development complex - to house the fixed based operator, corporate hangar development. Some of the proposed infrastructure is a new terminal building in the corporate development area. The plan will recommend that a second terminal building be constructed to serve that clientele. Also proposed will be additional aircraft parking, 2 Marana Cat11161 Special Meeting Minutes June 28, 2016 Runway 3-21 extension and a parallel taxiway to Runway 3-21, and air traffic control tower, conventional hangars, maintenance building, a new fuel facility and vehicle parking. A lot of the projects being proposed are eligible under FAA legislation. Currently, the FAA funds airport improvement projects at 91%, 4.47% from ADOT and 4.47% will be required from the town. A lot of the development projects will be eligible under the FAA and ADOT programs. The final committee meeting was held May 24, the draft final report will be ready for Council approval in July; FAA approval is expected at some point in the third quarter of 2016 and the final report after addressing FAA comments in the fourth quarter of 2016. Richard Crossman, senior vice president for the Genesis Consulting group then presented the business plan. He then covered the elements of the business plan and how it interfaces with the master plan, beginning with the scope of the business plan and what the business plan offers. The master plan is looking after the formation of the long -term physical needs of the airport based on the forecasts which are predicated on the past business. It covers the S, 10 and 20 year time frame and determines aviation needs based on forecasts, and it addresses concerns of the development plan. The strategic business plan on the other hand establishes strategies to achieve the business goals and objectives. That is to bring in new business, new types of business, establishes the mission and vision of the airport, and establish strategies to maximize revenue at the airport. The business plan will develop a situational analysis based on where you are and where you want to go. The business plan will loot{ at current financials and will share information with the master plan. It provides direction for coordinated growth and development of the airport. The major elements will include best practices, aviation trends analysis, vision and goals, identifying target markets, financial strategies and an action plan for 4419 WR9 Mr. Crossman then moved on to the establishment of the planned development areas. There are three "on airport" development areas encompassing the specialty aviation services complex, the general aviation complex and the corporate development complex. The adjacent "off` airport " area is property equal in importance to the "on airport" area. It includes the current industrial zones around the airport, the town -owned property and privately owned properties. The third area is infrastructure upgrades. The business plan will loops at what the airport supports today versus what it will be able to support in the future. Upgrades will be necessary for the taxiway and apron areas as well as sewer, water, electrical and associated utilities in the next five to 10 years. Those are not currently in the CIP. The Specialty Aviation Services Complex is one of the three "on airport" development areas. The general aviation complex is another area for hangar development and flight training and charter services, and the third is the corporate development complex., as noted in the master plan. "off airport" business development will include trucking and logistics, airfreight facilities, warehouse, aviation and general manufacturing, office parr development, a flight museum, education and training facilities not associated with a 3 Marana Council Special Meeting Minutes June 28, 20 .G school district, restaurants and retail facilities and engineering and research facilities. He again reiterated the inf r astructure upgrades needed. The next steps are the deliverables, or what you come away with f roan the business plan. First is a capital improvement program which conies from the master plan and some additional recommendations from the consultants to better prepare for how to best meet those expenses over the next 5-20 years. Next you look at the operations and how they work and how the management works so that the direction for the future is the most beneficial to development and business you are trying to attract. In addition, it identifies a number of goals and objectives such as more corporate traffic, a control tower, and with an eye to toward economic development we want to upgrade the infrastructure. 'rhe action plan will address each of those goals and objectives. The next point will be to do a financial analysis and put costs to each of these items based on what has been done and what future development might bring. Items such as fuel sales could double to what we have now within the next five years. So, knowing what things costs, when you are going to need the money for the infrastructure and where it comes from are going to be very important to consider in your plan. The final item under deliverables will be to follow a marketing plan to address a specific course of action to achieve each of the goals. we believe that the business plan and the analysis we have done that the next big push for the Marana airport is starting now. we have seen increased air traffic within the last couple of years, and it's anticipated to see bigger jumps in the next three to five years. So the infrastructure needs will need to be net sooner rather than later. The presentations concluded after discussions between the consultants and Council on clarifications. It was noted that in regard to the control tower which was put on hold prior to the recession, the town should begin having discussions with the FAA to get that item back on the table. Mr. McDermott noted that the unique position that Marana is in is that it helps to have Pinal Air Park close because of the air space issues that could be helped with a control tower. It is shown on the airport layout plan because it could be beneficial. That will be a long -tern project to get in place. Mr. Miller also noted that the town was lust awarded its first FAA grant since 2009. CONSENT AGENDA. Motion to approve by Council Member Bajven, second by Vice Mayor fast. Passed unanimously 5--0. C I ordinance No. 201 6.009 Relating to Building; amending Town Code Title 7 (Building) by revising section 7-5-1 (Sewage disposal) to update and clarify wastewater utility and regulatory review references (Frank Cassidy) C2 Resolution No. 2016 -069 Relating to Development: accepting for maintenance certain public water improvements serving Marana Center Parcel 4 (Keith Brann) C3 Resolution No. 2016-070 Relating to Development; accepting f or maintenance certain public water improvements serving Marana Main Street Block I (Keith Brann) 4 Marana Council Special Meeting Minutes June 28, 2016 C4 Resolution No. 2016.071 Relating to Development; approving a release of assurances for Del Webb at Dove Mountain III subdivision and accepting public improvements for maintenance (Keith Brann) C5 Resolution No. 2016072 Relating to Marana Regional Airport; authorizing the Town Manager to execute a grant agreement with the Federal Aviation Administration for funding in an amount not to exceed $375,664 for design of the Apron and Taxiway Rehabilitation project, FAA 21 Grant (Lisa Shafer) C6 ordinance No. 2016.010 Relating to Business Regulations; amending Town Code Title 9 (Business Regulations) by revising section 9 -4 -9 (Massage establishment license application; separate license; husband and wife; additional requirements) to amend requirements for proof of land ownership in massage establishment license applications; and designating an effective date (Jane Fairall) LIQUOR. LICENSES BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES COUNCIL ACTION Al ordinance No. 2016.011 Relating to Development; adopting the 2016 Marana Subdivision Street Standards and the 2016 Marana Standard Details; and establishing an effective date . Resolution No. 2016 -073 Relating to Development; declaring as a public record filed with the Town Clerk the amendments adopted by ordinance No. 2016.011, adopting the 2016 Marana Subdivision Street Standards and the 2016 Marana Standard Details. Gilbert Davidson presented on behalf of Keith Brann. This is as presented from last week's Council meeting with the additions for flexibility with various builders as they work through their projects. Staff is recommending approval based on the presentation provided previously. Motion to approve both the ordinance and the resolution as presented by Council Member Bo jven, second by Council Member ,Ziegler. Passed unanimously 5-0. A2 PUBLIC HEARING Relating to Alternative Expenditure Limitation (home Rule Option); public hearing pursuant to A.R.S. section 41- 563.01 regarding the proposed extension of the alternative expenditure limitation for the Town of Marana. Resolution No. 2016 -074 Relating to Alternative Expenditure Limitation; proposing an extension of the alternative expenditure limitation for the Town of Marana. Mayor Honea opened the public hearing. Eri k Montague presented, noting; that this is the second public hearing required by statute before the item can be placed before the voters and is basically the same presentation that was provided at the first public hearing on June 21, 2016. All required notices have been properly posted. I Ie then gave the 5 Marana Council Special Meeting Minutes June 28, 2016 overall back on the alternative expenditure limitation and wh it provides challen for certain t of g overnmental a especiall hi cities and towns, the impact of some ot'the consolidated election chan that have happened in 2012 and with an overall timeline. There were no speakers from the public. Ma Honea closed the public hearin Council Member Bowen asked if the expenditure limits were on the g eneral fund or the total bud Mr. Monta responded that the are over all local revenues. So for the town that would be sales tax, items collected throu the utilit s and enterprise funds — basicall an revenue. Sales tax alone exceeds our expenditure limit. Pa for debt service or issuin debt to fund certain t of projects would be exempt. Council Member Bowen asked if the Lea or an effort to modif this formula to brin it up to date. Mr. Monta stated that the Lea would tell us that an option available to us would be a permanent base adjustment which would still have to g o before the voters based on what we believe our current service level or capacit is. This would be each individual municipalit decision. There are about a dozen cities or towns that have a permanent based ad J * ustment. Motion to approve extendin the alternative expenditure limitation b Council Member Zie second b Vice Ma Post. Passed unanimousl 5-0. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT. The meetin was ad at 6:59p.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 public session of the Special Council Meetin held on June 28, 2016. 1 further certif that a q uorum was present. elyn C ronson, Town Clerk W Marana Council Special Meetin Minutes June 28, 2016