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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11/04/2003 Regular Council Meeting MinutesMINUTES OF REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MARANA TOWN HALL NOVEMBER 4, 2043 I. II. III. PLACE AND DATE Marana Town Hall, November 4, 2003 CALL TO ORDER By Mayor Sutton at 7:02 p.m. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Led by Mayor Sutton INVOCATION/MOMENT OF SILENCE A moment of silence was observed. IV. ROLL CALL C'C1T iNC'TT . V. Bobby Sutton, Jr Herb Kai Jim Blake Patti Comerford Tim Escobedo Ed Honea Carol McGorray STAFF Michael Reuwsaat Frank Cassidy Jocelyn Bronson Jim DeGrood Tammy Reyes Mayor Present Vice Mayor Present Council Member Present Council Member Present Council Member Present Council Member Present Council Member Present Town Manager Present Town Attorney Present Town Clerk Present Development Services Administrator Present Special Events Coordinator Present Attached is a list of public attendees. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Upon motion by Council Member Escobedo, seconded by Council Member Blake, the agenda was unanimously approved. 1 MINUTIJS OF REGULAR COUNCILMEETING MARANA TOWN HALL NOVEMBER ~, 2003 VI. ACCEPTANCE OF MINUTES Upon motion by Council Member McGorray, seconded by Council Member Escobedo, the minutes of the October 21, 2003 study session and the minutes for the October 21, 2003 regular Council meeting were approved 6/0 with one abstention. Mayor Sutton abstained from this vote as he was not present at the meetings. VII. CALL TO THE PUBLIC/ANNOUNCEMENTS Ed Stolmaker, Chamber of Commerce Executive Director, addressed the Council regarding the 3rd quarter Chamber report which has been made a permanent part of this record. He highlighted several areas of the report including ADOT's replacement of the Chamber's visitors sign on Interstate 10. He listed five goals that the Chamber Board had set at a recent retreat. These goals included taking a more vigorous approach to the Chamber's financial management, to develop improved communication between the Town and the Chamber, to develop the membership and increase the membership value, to develop marketing strategies, and to provide events and activities to the membership that made good business sense. He reported that the Chamber recently held a breakfast at the Marana High School in order to kick off a partnership with the Marana Unified School District (MUSD) in the formulation of ajob-shadowing program. He said that the culinary students prepared crepes and omelets and served the group very professionally. He stated that he has participated in a number of ribbon-cutting ceremonies around Marana and that this was a good way to market the Chamber. He remarked that the Visitors' Center had been totally re-painted and new display racks were on order. He invited the Council to stop by and inspect the new look. He continued his report by saying that the monthly Chamber luncheon was now being held at the Roma Cafe and that Mayor Sutton, Congressman Jim Kolbe, and Charlie Mangum from the Marana Northwest Regional Airport were scheduled speakers over the next few months. He concluded his report by saying that the Chamber and the Marana Arts Council were holding a joint holiday party on December 11d~ at the Lazy K Ranch. He thanked the Mayor and Council for their support. Michael Racy, President of the Southern Arizona Aerobatic Club, spoke before the Council regarding an aerobatic contest being held at the Marana Northwest Regional Airport on November 7d1 and 8~. He reported that the local club was hosting this nationally-sanctioned regional aerobatic contest and approximately 60 top pilots from the western United States would be competing along with 10 cadets from the U.S. Air Force Academy who would be competing in gliders. He invited the Mayor and Council to attend. 2 MINUTES OF REGULAR COUNCIL,MEETING MARANA TOWN HALL NOVEMBER 4, 2003 Mayor Sutton presented Mary Lehay with a framed certificate of appreciation for her outstanding support and work on behalf of the Marana Police department's Mounted Patrol Unit. VIII. STAFF REPORTS There were no questions regarding the staff reports. IX. GENERAL ORDER OF BUSINESS A. CONSENT AGENDA 1. Resolution No. 2003-118: Gladden Farms Block 11 Final Plat: Request by Pulte Homes for final plat approval of a 141-lot single family detached home subdivision on approximately 30 acres of R-6 zoned land within Block 11 of the Gladden Farms development. Block 11 is directly south of the new Gladden Farms Drive and west of the new Lon Adams Road, within Section 34, Township 11 South, Range 11 East (Joel Shapiro) 2. Resolution No. 2003-126: Gladden Farms Block 12 Final Plat: Request by Pulte Homes for final plat approval of a 104-lot single family detached home subdivision on approximately 29 acres of R-7 zoned land within Block 12 of the Gladden Farms development. Block 12 is located approximately 1,100 feet south of Moore Road on the east side of the new Lon Adams Road, within Section 34, Township 11 South, Range 11 East (Joel Shapiro) 3. Resolution No. 2003-128: The Preserve at Dove Mountain Phase I: A request for approval of a Final Plat fora 182-lot single-family subdivision on approximately 167 acres of land within the Dove Mountain Specific Plan, located in a portion of Section 36, Range 12 East, Township 11 South. The property is east of Dove Mountain Boulevard and north of Tangerine Road (Joel Shapiro) 4. Resolution No. 2003-132: Intergovernmental Agreement between the Arizona Department of Public Safety and Town of Marana Police Department for enhancing law enforcement services pertaining to motor vehicle theft (Richard Vidaurri) 5. Resolution No. 2003-140: Request by Northwest Fire District to annex certain property located in the vicinity of the Marana Town Hall and more particularly described on Exhibits C, D, E and I in order to provide fire protection services (Jocelyn Bronson) MINUTES OF REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MARANA TOWN HALL NOVEMBER 4,-2003 6. Resolution No. 2003-141: Intergovernmental Agreement with the Pima County Health Department under the Emergency Management Assistance Grant and Town of Marana to assist to review and update Marana's emergency operations plan (Jocelyn Bronson) 7. Resolution No. 2003-142: Application for Liquor License: New License for a Limited Liability Company: Consideration of recommendation to State Liquor Board for a No.11 (Hotel/Motel with Restaurant) liquor license application submitted by James A. Shiner, on behalf of Lazy K Bar Guest Ranch, located at 8401 N. Scenic Drive (Jocelyn Bronson) 8. Proclamation: Skip Rimsza, Mayor of Phoenix (Jocelyn Bronson) 9. Resolution No. 2003-143: Authorizing and approving the application to the State of Arizona for designation of the Tucson Pima Enterprise Zone. 10. Resolution No. 2003-144: Authorizing and approving the execution of a revised Intergovernmental Agreement relating to the establishment of and participation in the Tucson Pima Enterprise Zone. 11. Resolution No. 2003-145: Approving and authorizing the execution of a Intergovernmental Agreement with the Pascua Yaqui Tribe to authorize and facilitate the Town's participation in the purchase and installation of playground equipment at Yoem Pueblo using CDBG funding, and declaring an emergency. Upon motion by Council Member Escobedo, seconded by Council Member Blake, the consent agenda was unanimously approved. B. COUNCIL ACTION 1. The Mayor and Council will be sitting as the Board of Adjustment for this item. Public Hearing: Gladden Farms Flagpole Variance Request: A request by Gladden Farms LLC for a height and setback variance to allow a 20-foot flagpole at the Sales Center for the Gladden Farms residential development. This request is for a variance to increase the allowable height of a flagpole per Title 16.8.1.A.4 of the Marana Land Development Code and to allow a reduced front setback from Title 05.02.03.C. of the Marana Land Development Code. The property is located at the SWC of Moore Road and Postvale Road adjacent to Block 6 of the Gladden Farms Development within the northeast 1/4 of Section 34, T11S, R11E (Joel Shapiro) 4 MINUTES OF REGULAR COUNCIL-MEETING MARANA TOWN HALL NOVEMBER 4,2003 Mr. Reuwsaat noted that the Mayor and Council would be sitting as the Board of Adjustment for this item. Mr. DeGrood presented this item before the Council and said that this public hearing was a continued effort regarding the flagpole setback variance at the Gladden Farms Sales Center. He pointed out that the variance request had been modified which brought the flagpole down to 20 feet in height and a setback of 20 feet from the property line along Moore Road. He concluded by stating his recommendation for Council approval. Mayor Sutton asked if anyone was present in the audience who wished to speak before the Council regarding this matter. There were no speakers from the public and the Mayor declared the public hearing opened and closed. Upon motion by Vice Mayor Kai, seconded by Council Member Blake, approval of the flagpole variance subject to the recommended condition was unanimously approved. 2. Ordinance No. 2003.26: Widger, Northwest Fire District, Northwest Holdings, Inc. Rezone: A request initiated by the Town of Marana to rezone three parcels, approximately 10 acres in total area, located on the west side of Tortolita Road and north of Moore Road within Section 26, Township 11 South, Range 12 East. The request is for a change in zoning from "C" (Large Lot Zone, 25 acre minimum lot size) to "MU-1" (Mixed Use). The requested zoning district is commensurate with the existing development on the three parcels. (Joel Shapiro) Mr. DeGrood presented this item to the public and the Council. He said that the property, annexed into the Town in 1990 with a translational zoning designation of "C" (large lot), had been used for several commercial enterprises over the years. He commented that the property owners, Ted and Cathy Widger, had donated one acre to the Northwest Fire District and that property was currently the site of a Northwest Fire Station. He added that, in 2001, the Widgers divided their remaining nine acre parcel to create a vacant 4-acre parcel which was sold to Northwest Holdings for development of a commercial self-storage facility. He reported that the Town was initiating this rezoning to bring the property into current, contemporary zoning. He said that Mixed Use zone with conditions was the most appropriate designation for this property. 5 MINUTES OF 12EGULAR COUNCIL MI?ETING MARANA TOWN HALL NOVEMBER 4, 2003 Mr. DeGrood added that staff was recommending a series of limitations or conditions including that no further land division occur without approval from the Town, that there would be only one use per parcel, and that certain uses would be prohibited altogether. Upon motion by Council Member Honea, seconded by Council Member Blake, Ordinance 2003.26 with conditions was unanimously approved. 3. Public Hearing on the Saguaro Ranch East Annexation -Consideration of the Town of Marana's desire to annex approximately 422 acres adjacent to the Town of Marana's border in portions of Sections 17 and 20, T11S, R13E. The parcels within this annexation area are on the east side of the Tortolita Mountains and north of Tangerine Road. The annexation is the third to occur within the Saguaro Ranch project (Dick Gear) Mr. Reuwsaat spoke before the Council regarding this item. He said that this was the third annexation related to the Saguaro Ranch project. Mayor Sutton asked if anyone from the public was present to speak on this item. There were no speakers present in the audience. Mayor Sutton opened and closed the public hearing. C. MAYOR AND COUNCIL'S REPORT Council Member Escobedo reported on the recent Spookfest Halloween Party held in the Ora Mae Harn District Park. He said that the event was a turnout was over 2500. Vice Mayor Kai reported that he had enjoyed Halloween with his five-year old daughter, Madison, and had attended an scary event in the Continental Ranch area. Council Member Honea reported that he had also attended the Halloween Spooktacular and that he was impressed at how well it was attended. He commended the park staff for their hard work with the preparations. He said that he had attended the Ponies del Pueblo auction at the La Paloma Resort and Spa on Sunday, November 2nd. He said that the Marana Arts Council played a big part in this event and that he had received many positive reactions to the progressive thinking of the arts group. He continued his report by saying that he had attended the C.R.E.W. graduation. He commended the Town Clerk for the positive impact this program was having on the Marana citizens. 6 MINUTES OF REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MARANA TOWN HALL NOVEMBER ~4, 2p03 Council Member McGorray commended Ms. Bronson for her success with the C.R.E.W. program. She reported that a citizens' patrol was planned for the Dove Mountain area and that the residents of the development were highly enthusiastic about this project. She asked that Chief Vidaurri introduce the Mounted Patrol Unit officers to the public. Chief Vidaurri introduced Officers Dan Sample and Debra Kesterson to the public and said that the two officers had been instrumental in providing vital information pertaining to several ongoing investigations in the northern communities within Marana. The Chief also thanked Mary Lehay for her contribution to this new unit. Council Member Escobedo reported that The Pines at Marana Golf Club had their grand opening this past Sunday and he suggested that everyone stop by to see what the operation has done with the old gravel pit. Mayor Sutton commented on the positive impact that projects such as the conversion of the gravel pit into the current golf course had on the community. ~_ He thanked the Council for being supportive during his recent time away from meetings due to family illnesses. He reported that he had recently been on several ride alongs with the Marana Police department and had been present during a graffiti bust and the aftermath of a purse theft and auto break-in. He commended the patrol officers for their dedication and professionalism. D. MANAGERS' REPORT Mr. Reuwsaat reported that he would be serving on jury duty on Wednesday and would be away from the office. He said that he also attended the Ponies del Pueblo auction on Sunday and had been impressed by the hard work of the Marana Arts Council. He said that he had also attended the Halloween event and was impressed with the calmness of the two Mounted Patrol horses around the children. X. UPCOMING EVENTS Tammy Reyes, Special Events Coordinator, spoke before the Council regarding the upcoming tree lighting ceremony scheduled for Saturday, December 6~. She said that there would be snow brought in to the Ora Mae Harn District Park for this event and hay rides would also be offered. MINUTES OF REGUI:AR COUNCIL MEETING MARAN:<~ TOWN HALL NOVI?IIBER 4, 2003 XI. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS There were no items suggested for future agendas. XII. ADJOURNMENT Upon motion by Council Member Escobedo, seconded by Council Member McGorray, approval to adjourn was unanimous. The time was 7:35 p.m. CERTIFICATION I hereby certify that the foregoing are the true and correct minutes of the Marana Town Council meeting held on November 4, 2003. I further certify that a quorum was present. ocely ronson, Town Clerk 4~~~~ QFI~-~ ~~,w ~~ ~, ®`'orrurrit~ ~~ O sue, °~ i ~ ti> COR~TF r~ r ... ~,. , ~ ^~ '~®'9~~~~iuree+~~®'~~®` ~®` MARANA TOWN COUNCIL MEETING Public Attendees Name Address MARANA TOWN COUNCIL MEETING Public Attendees Name Address