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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03/05/2019 Regular Council Meeting Summary Minutes MARANA AZ ESTABLISHED 1977 MARANA TOWN COUNCIL REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING 11555 W. Civic Center Drive, Marana, Arizona 85653 Council Chambers March 5, 2019, 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 SUMMARY MINUTES CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL Mayor Honea called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Town Clerk Cherry Lawson called roll. Vice Mayor Jon Post; Council Members Dave Bowen, Patti Comerford, Herb Kai, and Roxanne Ziegler were present. All council members were present constituting a quorum. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE/INVOCATION/MOMENT OF SILENCE: Led by Mayor Honea. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Council Member Comerford moved to approve, with a second provided by Council Member Kai. The motioned passed unanimously, 7-0 CALL TO THE PUBLIC Mayor Honea opened the meeting to receive public comment. March 5,2019 Regular Council Meeting Summary Minutes 1 Sean Azad spoke to Council regarding the construction of a brick wall on his property, and his interactions with the Engineering Department. PROCLAMATIONS P1 Proclaiming March 8, 2019 as St. Baldrick's Day in Marana (Cherry L. Lawson) Chris Dow thanked the Council and provided a brief PowerPoint Presentation on the St. Baldrick's Mission. MAYOR AND COUNCIL REPORTS: SUMMARY OF CURRENT EVENTS There were no reports offered. MANAGER'S REPORT: SUMMARY OF CURRENT EVENTS Jamsheed Mehta, Town Manager, provided and update on the Council Executive Report stating there were 43 single family permits issued in February; compared to this time last year is a seven (7%) decrease in permits issued. On Saturday, March 9 at 8 a.m. the Ora Mae Ham Park will host the Cape Chase Fun Run in the Marana community. There is a Study Session scheduled for March 12 at 6 PM; 2019 Community Conversations starts March 13 at the Wheeler Taft Abbett Library, located at 7800 N. Schisler, Drive from 6 pm to 7 pm, and lastly the Marana Bluegrass Festival will be held from Friday, March 15 to Sunday, March 17 at Gladden Farms Community Park, 12205 North Tangerine Farms Road. PRESENTATIONS CONSENT AGENDA Council Member Bowen moved to approve the Consent Agenda, and Council member Ziegler seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously, 7-0. Cl Resolution No. 2019-015: Relating to Utilities; approving and authorizing the Mayor to sign an Intergovernmental Agreement between Pima County and the Town of Marana for Cost Sharing Related to the Twin Peaks Utility Easement (John Kmiec) C2 Resolution No. 2019-016: Relating to Public Works; approving and authorizing the Mayor to sign an Intergovernmental Transportation Funding Agreement with the Regional Transportation Authority for the Regional Traffic Signal Program; equipment (Mo El-Ali) March 5,2019 Regular Council Meeting Summary Minutes 2 C3 Resolution No. 2019-017: Relating to Public Works; authorizing Town staff and representatives to acquire by negotiation or condemnation Pima County Assessor's Parcel No. 221-21-004E, located on the south side of Silverbell Road between its two Continental Reserve Loop intersections and consisting of the Picture Rocks Wash drainageway, for flood control purposes (Frank Cassidy) C4 Resolution No. 2019-018: Relating to Parks and Recreation; approving and authorizing the Mayor to execute an intergovernmental agreement for educational services and programming between the Town of Marana and Pima County (Corey Larriva) C5 Resolution No. 2019-019: Relating to Real Estate; approving and authorizing the Mayor to sign Purchase Agreements with Metropolitan Domestic Water Improvement District for the sale of two well sites on Town property in the vicinity of the Marana Regional Airport (Frank Cassidy) C6 Approval of Minutes from the Study Session Council Meeting of February 26, 2019 and the Regular Council Meeting of February 19, 2019 (Cherry L. Lawson) LIQUOR LICENSES L1 Relating to Liquor Licenses; recommendation to the Arizona Department of Liquor Licenses and Control regarding a License Acquisition of Control series 10 Beer and Wine Store liquor license application submitted by Jodi L. Vurnovas on behalf of GOOD 2 GO, located at 8333 N. Cortaro Road, Marana, Arizona 85743 (Cherry L. Lawson) Cherry Lawson, Town Clerk reported the application has undergone background checks with the Marana Police and no concerns came forward. Staff is recommending approval of the requested license. Council Member Kai moved to approve the License Acquisition of Control series 10 Beer and Wine Store liquor license application submitted by Jodi L. Vurnovas on behalf of GOOD 2 GO, located at 8333 N. Cortaro Road, Marana, Arizona 85743 and Council member Ziegler seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously, 7-0. BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES COUNCIL ACTION March 5,2019 Regular Council Meeting Summary Minutes 3 Al Resolution No. 2019-020: Relating to Development; approving and authorizing the Mayor to sign the development agreement among the Pima County Flood Control District, the Town of Marana, Alta Vista Communities RP LLC, and I.T. Investments Three, L.L.C. for CDO North Bank Improvements, I-10 to Thornydale (Frank Cassidy) Frank Cassidy, Town Attorney provided an overview of this item stating this is a four (4) party agreement to facilitate the construction of the bank protection and linear park along the CDO—Aerie Drive and south of Aerie Drive where there is vacant land exists. The area needs to have bank protection in order for construction to occur between Aerie Drive and the CDO Wash. The two property owners Gary Brave and Roger Carver are the owners of Alta Vista Communities RP LLC who owns the larger portion. Doran Sears is the owner of I.T. Investments Three, LLC who owns the portion at Aerie Drive and Thornydale Road. The Pima County Flood Control District ("PCFCD") has been negotiating with the Landowners to facilitate the dedication of land needed for the construction of bank protection and linear park improvements along the north bank of the CDO Wash. The negotiations resulted in the CDO North Bank Development Agreement among PCFCD, the Landowners, and the Town and now presented to the Council for approval by this agenda item. Most of the terms and obligations of the CDO North Bank Development Agreement involve only PCFCD and the Landowners, and do not directly involve the Town. The Town of Marana is a party to the CDO North Bank Development Agreement for four key reasons: 1. The bank protection and linear park improvements to be constructed pursuant to the agreement are located within the town limits of Marana. 2. The Town owns land and property rights in and along the CDO Wash and Carmax Wash that need to be quit-claimed to PCFCD so that the improvements can be construction and maintained as contemplated by the agreement. 3. The Landowners need assurance that their dedication of land to PCFCD for the bank protection and linear park improvements will not adversely affect the development of and the development entitlements associated with the lands the Landowners will retain between the CDO Wash and Aerie Drive. 4. Being a party to the agreement gives the Town standing to assure the construction and maintenance of the improvements as contemplated by the agreement. Lastly, the Town is not involved financially on this item; however, Marana does have the ability to enforce the agreement. It does cover all of the bank area from Thornydale Road to I-10, the loop connection goes under I-10, under the rail tracks and connects to the existing loop over to the West side of I-10. It is an extension of the loop and the ramp. March 5,2019 Regular Council Meeting Summary Minutes 4 Mayor Honea stated the Town had a project on Twin Peaks were it was approximately 30 acres, low density residential where the Town needed five (5) acres for a water tank or a well. That individual approached the Town and requested to use five (5) acres that the Town had in order to get 60 units, and the Council approved it. This appears to be somewhat similar in that it will be open space, maintained by the Flood Control District or the individuals in the area. He stated at one time the Town spoke about adding a dip section to bridge Home Depot and the other stores in that area, by deeding the land to County is the Town will it preclude the Town from doing something similar to this in the future. Mr. Cassidy stated it will not preclude the Town; however, complicates matters as the Town would be crossing Flood Control land. Whereas the land in the middle of the wash in the CDO is owned by the Town. The construction of the bank protection will complicated building a dip section. Council Member Kai stated it could be possible to build a pedestrian bridge to tie in the north side from the south side to allow pedestrians to shop. He asked whether the Town should pursue a right-of-way or stay where we are, as asked by Mayor Honea. Mr. Cassidy stated there is currently a pedestrian bridge crossing the Carmax Wash; the path crosses at Thornydale for those wanting to bike or walk near Target's and Lowes' or from the area to Costco would be able to walk along Thornydale Bridge. The Town has not accommodated any type of pedestrian bridge. Mayor Honea asked whether there will be a trail on the bank protection. Mr. Cassidy stated there would be a 16' paved cross-section on top of the bank protection that was put in the linear park. Council Member Kai moved to adopt Resolution No. 2019-020 and Council member Ziegler seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously, 7-0. Vice Mayor Post stated he wished to reopen the Consent Agenda items and remove Item C5 for Council consideration as he wanted to have a discussion about this item, though he voted for the items on consent and asked Mr. Cassidy for his opinion. Mr. Cassidy stated if the Council choses Council could reopen the item and remove the item from the Consent Agenda for separate consideration. At the same meeting, Council could reopen an item and vote on it again. Vice Mayor Post moved to remove Item C5 from the Consent Agenda and discuss it in Executive Session, and Council Member Kai seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously, 7-0. Mayor Honea suggested the Council wait until all items have been discussed prior to adjourning into an Executive Session Meeting. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION/POSSIBLE ACTION March 5,2019 Regular Council Meeting Summary Minutes 5 D1 Relating to Budget; discussion, direction and possible action regarding development of the fiscal year 2019-2020 budget, including proposed budget initiatives and expenditures (Jamsheed Mehta) 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 (Jamsheed Mehta) Mr. Mehta reported on several legislative items that are being tracked by the Town, HB2109 County Transportation Excise Tax and SB1460 Digital Goods and Services Related to Local Taxation. EXECUTIVE SESSIONS El 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. E2 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. 17:32 PM] Vice Mayor Post moved to go into Executive Session for the discussion of Item C5, and Council Member Bowen seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously, 7-0. [7:59 PM] Council Member Bowen moved to remove Item C5 from the Consent and it be reconsidered by Council in one month subject to review options, and Council Member Kai seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously, 7-0. 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: Mayor Honea motioned to adjourn, and Council Member Kai seconded. The motion passed unanimously, 7-0. Meeting adjourned: 8:01 PM. March 5,2019 Regular Council Meeting Summary Minutes 6 CERTIFICATION I hereby certify that the foregoing are the true and correct minutes of the Marana Town Council ., ee '•: eld on Ma h 5, 2019. I further certify that a quorum was present. Cherry L. L-. son, Town Clerk 11111111111461fr 46. MARANA AZ ESTABLISHED 1977 March 5,2019 Regular Council Meeting Summary Minutes 7