HomeMy WebLinkAbout10/02/2018 Regular Council Meeting MinutesMARANA AZ
ESTABLISHED 1977
MARANA TOWN COUNCIL
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
MINUTES
11555 W. Civic Center Drive, Marana, Arizona 85653
Council Chambers October 2, 2018, 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
John Officer, Council Member
Roxanne Ziegler, Council Member
MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL: Mayor Honea called the meeting to order at
7:00 p.m. Interim Town clerk Hilary Miser called the roll. Vice Mayor Post was
excused, six council members were present constituting a quorum..
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE/INVOCATION/MOMENT OF SILENCE: Led by Mayor
Honea.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA: Council Member Bowen motioned to approve the agenda,
with a second provided by Council Member 1(ai, Motion passed 6.0, unanimously.
CALL TO THE PUBLIC:
Anthony Cerasani addressed the Council expressing his frustration with a neighbor
parking his work vehicle with a trailer on the street and blocking Mr. Cerasani's
driveway. Mr. Cerasani contacted the Marana Police Department to have his neighbor
cited, but was informed that there was no parking violation. IIIb. Cerasani stated he
would like the Town to consider adopting a parking waiver to address this issue. He
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presented the Council a copy of the response from MPD and also pictures of the
parking violation.
David Morales asked the Council to consider slowing its annexation plans for future
growth. I Ie is concerned about the availability of water to meet the needs of the town's
growing population. He cited the impending water issues as an' example of the need to
slow the 'T'own's growth and tape a "time-out"".
Jack Ferguson thanked the Marana Police Department and other first responders for
their service. He reminded the Council the need to provide consistent and timely
information related to the water quality issues within the Town. Mr. Ferguson asked the
Council to be firm regarding their decisions related to water treatment and emphasized
the need for accurate information from the Town. He wants timely and consistent
information regarding this process.
PROCLAMATIONS
P7 Proclaiming October 10, 2015 as Imagine a Day without Water, an organized
effort to highlight the critical importance of reliable access to clean water and the
necessary investment in infrastructure that protects this valuable resource (Hilary H.
Hiser)
P2 Proclaiming October 2075 as Domestic Violence Awareness Month and joining
those organizations around the State of Arizona working to combat this issue through
advocacy and awareness education (Hilary H. Hiser)
MAYOR AND COUNCIL REPORTS: SUMMARY OF CURRENT EVENTS:
Council Member officer congratulated staff for the successful Farm Festival event held
on September 29, 2015. He noted it was well attended and a welcoming event for
families.
Council Member Ziegler wanted to respond to Mr. Ferguson's comments regarding
open communication related to the water quality issues. Council Member Ziegler read a
post from the "Water Quality Taskforce" forum (a group of Marana residents living in
the affected areas) using the Nextdoor social media app. The post instructed residents
living in the affected areas to contact the Town of Marana to receive a rate discount on
their water bill or a financial stipend for bottled water. Council Member Ziegler noted
that although she has asked staff to consider some remedy for residents living in the
impacted area regarding bottled water, she categorically refuted the possibility of
discounting water bills for those living in the affected area. Council Member Ziegler
wanted to clarify that the Town will not offer discounted rates for water users in the
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area. She expressed concern that residents were receiving misinformation from their
neighbors and asked residents using the Nextdoor app to contact Marana staff for
correct information. Council Member Ziegler stated that the Council would formally
address the bottled water comment and the filtered water comment once staff has made
a thorough investigation of the issue.
Mayor Honea reported that he and Council Member Comerford attended the Pinewood
Derby fundraiser for the Boy Scouts. He and Council Members Comerford and Officer
also attended a presentation last week from the Monsanto Company regarding their
proposed project. Mayor Honea also attended the Pinal County Mayor's group last
week working to strengthen the bonds with Pinal County. Mayor Honea also
complimented staff on the Farm. Festival event and citizen turnout.
MANAGER'S REPORT: SUMMARY OF CURRENT EVENTS: Town Manager
Jamsheed Mehta informed the Council that the new Council Executive continues to
show strong permit application numbers for the month of September. Although the
residential permit applications have slowed since the summer months, the overall trend
for 2018 is up from. 2017.
Mr. Mehta noted that since the Council's September 25 Study Session, staff has sent out
solicitations for the Request for Proposals for the design and construction management
of the treatment facilities. He also stated staff has applied for the Water Infrastructure
Finance Authority loan for $15 million. Mr. Mehta stated that if residents want more
accurate information regarding this issue they should contact staff.
Council Member Bowen asked if there is an estimated timeline for the RFP, the plant's
physical construction, and if that information is available on the website. Mn Mehta
responded that staff did present an estimated timeline to the Council at the September
25 Study Session. He indicated that staff can upload that presentation to the website
and will periodically track the project's timeline on the Website for residents as the
project progresses. Council Member Bowen expressed concern that putting the timeline
on the Website may give residents the false impression that the timeline is a firm
guarantee, rather than an estimate.
Council Member Ziegler also expressed support for posting the timeline to the Town's
website and the water page. She wants to ensure there is some form of on-going
communication between the Town and residents regarding the project's progress.
Mr. Mehta responded that construction of the treatment facilities is a significant capital
project that does require planning prior to construction. He noted that this project has
both the contract selection and procurement process occurring concurrently to expedite
the planning phase of the project, which .l. is still several months long.
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PRESENTATIONS
CONSENT AGENDA: Council Member Kai motioned to approve the consent agenda
with a second provided by Council Member .Bowen. Motion passed 6-0, unanimously.
C1 Resolution No. 2018-092: Relating to Development; approving a release of
assurances for Gladden Farms Blocks 7 & 13 and accepting public improvements for
maintenance (Keith Brann)
C2 Resolution No. 2018--093: Relating to Public works; approving and authorizing
the Mayor to execute a Memorandum of Understanding between Pinna Association of
Governments and the Town of Marana for Programming and Funding of Adonis Road
Extension (TIP ID 22.16) (Keith Brann)
C3 Resolution No. 2018--094: Relating to Administration; approving the transfer of
$200,000 in budgeted expenditure authority from. the Half Cent Sales Tax Fund in the
fiscal year 2018-2019 budget to the RICO Fund for the purchase of equipment for the
Marana Public Safety Facility (Keith Brann)
C4 Relating to Procurement; ratifying the Town Manager's approval of a change
order to the Conveyance System. Master Plan (WRO14) professional services agreement
with HDR Engineering in the amount of $58,099; authorizing the transfer of
appropriations if necessary for the change order; and authorizing the Town. Manager or
designee to execute the necessary documents to effectuate the change order (John
Kmiec)
C5 Relating to Procurement; ratifying the Town Manager's approval of a change
order to the Tangerine Rd Corridor, I10 to Town (ST021) project construction contract
with Tangerine Corridor Constructors in the amount of $21,300.00 for work at
Tangerine Sky Community Park (PK014); authorizing the transfer of appropriations if
necessary for the change order; and authorizing the Town Manager or designee to
execute the necessary documents to effectuate the change order (Dan Grossman)
C6 Approval of the Regular Town Council Meeting Minutes from September 18,
2018 (Hilary H. Hiser)
LIQUOR LICENSES
BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES
COUNCIL ACTION
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ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION/ POSSIBLE ACTION
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. No report.
EXECUTIVE SESSIONS: Council .Member .Bowen motioned to move to executive
session, with a second provided by Council Member Comerford. Motion passed 6--0,
unanimously. The Council left the dais at 7:32 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.
E1 Executive Session pursuant to A.R.S. X38-431.03 (A)(3), Council may ask for
discussion or consultation for legal advice with the Town Attorney concerning any
matter listed on this agenda.
E2 Executive session pursuant to A.R.S. § 38-431-03(A)(3) for discussion or
consultation for legal advice with the Town s attorneys regarding A.R.S. § 4.8-724
(""dissolution of district") and Red Hawk Canyon Community Facilities District No. 1,
Red Hawk Canyon Community Facilities District No. 2, and Dove Mountain Resort
Community Facilities District.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Notwithstanding the mayor's discretion regarding the items to be placed on the agenda,
if three or more Council members request that an item be placed on the agenda, it must
be placed on the agenda for the second regular Town Council meeting after the date of
the request, pursuant to Marana Town Code Section 2--4-2(B).
ADJOURNMENT: The Council returned to the dais from Executive Session at 7:49 p.m.
Council Member ;Bowen motioned to adjourn the meeting at 7,5.E p.m., with a second
provided by Council Member Kai. Motion passed 6-0, unanimously.
CERTIFICATION
I hereby certify that the .foregoing are the true and correct minutes of the Marana Town
Council meeting held on October 2, 2018. I further certify that a quorum was present.
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ary H 44isor, Interim Town Clerk
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