HomeMy WebLinkAbout09/17/2019 Regular Council Meeting Summary MinutesMARANA AZ
ESTABLISHED 1977
MARANA TOWN COUNCIL
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
11555 W. Civic Center Drive, Marana, Arizona 85653
Council Chambers September 17, 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 PM and directed the Clerk to call the
roll. Vice Mayor Jon Post; Council Members Dave Bowen, Patti Comerford, Herb
Kai, Roxanne Ziegler and John Officer were present. There was a quorum of council
members present constituting a quorum.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE/INVOCATION/MOMENT OF SILENCE: Led by the
Boys Scout Troup #219
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Council Member Kai moved and Council Member Ziegler seconded the motion to
approve the agenda and removing Item D2 from the agenda. Motion passed,
unanimously: 7-0 unanimously.
CALL TO THE PUBLIC
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Jim Tripp, Marana resident, commented on the public comment period for the General
Plan Make Marana 2040 requesting Council extend the public comment portion for an
additional 30 days.
PROCLAMATIONS
MAYOR AND COUNCIL REPORTS: SUMMARY OF CURRENT EVENTS
Council Member Ziegler congratulated Town staff on the awards that they have
received: Communications Department for the Cape Chase Adaptive Fun Run
marketing design, and the Water Department for the 2019 WateReuse Award. She
stated that Council sees the accomplishments of the Town and commended staff.
Mayor Honea stated he visits some of the schools in the community. He went to Twin
Peaks Elementary last Thursday; spent an hour, and will go to Quail Run as well.
During his visit, he talked about what government does. He, Town Manager Jarnsheed
Mehta, Economic Development Director Curt Woody went to Sun Corridor meeting;
lots going on in Southern Arizona.
MANAGER'S REPORT: SUMMARY OF CURRENT EVENTS
Town Manager Jarnsheed Mehta thanked you Council Member Ziegler for the kudos
to Town staff. He explained Water is a national award, water champion for the water
recharge project. American Public Works Association gave a national award for
Tangerine Road. Marana Police Department received full accreditation from two state
organizations. Communications Division received an award for marketing and design
for Cape Chase Fun Run. Parks received a state award for the same fun run.
PRESENTATIONS
CONSENT AGENDA
Council Member Ziegler motion to approve the Consent Agenda, and Council Member
Kai seconded the motion. The motion passed, 7-0 unanimously.
C1 Resolution No. 2019-088: Relating to Addressing; renaming the portion of
Hidden Saguaro Trail located east of Saguaro Peaks Boulevard to Garnet Range Loop
(Christen Bilow)
C2 Resolution No. 2019-089: Relating to Development; approving the 'Final Plat for
Saguaro Bloom "7A", Lots 1-202, Blocks "7B" and "7C" (Future Residential) and
Common Areas A (Drainage/Open Space) and "B" (Park),' located at the southeast
corner of Lambert Lane and Saguaro Peaks Boulevard; and re -designating and
reclassifying certain Town -owned drainageway and open space as right-of-way (Steven
E. Vasquez)
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C3 Resolution No. 2019-090: Relating to Parks and Recreation; approving and
authorizing the Town Manager to execute a Tree Resource Enhancement and
Engagement Program Grant Agreement (No. TREE 17-105) between the Arizona
Department of Forestry and Fire Management and the Town of Marana for grant
funding for the El Rio Preserve Riparian Restoration Project (Kristin Taft)
C4 Resolution No. 2019-091: Relating to Police Department; approving and
authorizing the Chief of Police and the Town Manager to execute GOHS Contract
Numbers 2020 -PTS -030 and 2020 -II -003 between the State of Arizona by and through
the Governor's Office of Highway Safety (GOHS) and the Town of Marana for grant
funding for DUI/Impaired Driving Enforcement Program, enforcement related
materials and supplies, and STEP Enforcement Program (Kristin Taft)
C5 Resolution No. 2019-092: Relating to Municipal Court; approving the
reappointment of Michael Aaron, Kenneth Bowman, Maria Felix, and Ronald Newman
and the appointment of Frank Anjakos as magistrates pro tempore for the Marana
Municipal Court (Laine Sklar)
C6 Resolution No. 2019-093: Relating to Development; approving a release of
assurances for Del Webb at Dove Mountain VII Lots 455-553 subdivision and accepting
public improvements for maintenance (Keith Brann)
C7 Resolution No. 2019-094: Relating to Utilities; approving and authorizing the
Water Director to sign Amendment No. 2 to Resource Aggregation Contract No. 11 DSR
12215 among United States Department of Energy Western Area Power Administration,
Town of Marana, Arizona Water Department, and Arizona Electric Power Cooperative,
Inc. (Scott Schladweiler)
C8 Approval of the September 3, 2019 Regular Council Meeting Summary Minutes
(Cherry L. Lawson)
LIQUOR LICENSES
Council Member Ziegler moved to approve and Council Member Bowen seconded the
motion approving a recommendation to the Arizona Department of Liquor Licenses
and Control regarding a new series 7 Beer and Wine bar liquor license application
submitted by Brian Euaine Vance on behalf of Catalina Brewing Company located at
6918 N. Camino Martin Suite #120, Tucson, Arizona 85741. Motion passed: 7-0
unanimously.
L1 Relating to Liquor Licenses; recommendation to the Arizona Department of
Liquor Licenses and Control regarding a new series 7 Beer and Wine bar liquor license
application submitted by Brian Euaine Vance on behalf of Catalina Brewing Company
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located at 6918 N. Camino Martin Suite #120, Tucson, Arizona 85741 after proper
posting has been completed (Cherry L. Lawson)
Vice Mayor Post moved to approve and Council Member Kai seconded the motion
approving a recommendation to the Arizona Department of Liquor Licenses and
Control regarding an Owner Transfer series #009 Liquor Store liquor license
application submitted by Inder Preet Kaur on behalf of Arco AM/PM, located at 3825
W. Orange Grove Road, Tucson, Arizona 85741. Motion passed: 7-0 unanimously.
L2 Relating to Liquor Licenses; recommendation to the Arizona Department of
Liquor Licenses and Control regarding an Owner Transfer series #009 Liquor Store
liquor license application submitted by Inder Preet Kaur on behalf of Arco AM/ PM,
located at 3825 W. Orange Grove Road, Tucson, Arizona 85741 (Cherry L. Lawson)
Vice Mayor Post moved to approve and Council Member Ziegler seconded the motion
approving a recommendation to the Arizona Department of Liquor Licenses and
Control regarding a new series #012 restaurant liquor license application submitted by
Tyler Raymond Leveque on behalf of Baja Cafe, located at 3930 W. Ina Road, #322,
Tucson, Arizona 85741. Motion passed: 7-0 unanimously.
L3 Relating to Liquor Licenses; recommendation to the Arizona Department of
Liquor Licenses and Control regarding a new series #012 restaurant liquor license
application submitted by Tyler Raymond Leveque on behalf of Baja Cafe, located at
3930 W. Ina Road #322, Tucson, Arizona 85741 (Cherry L. Lawson)
BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES
COUNCIL ACTION
Al PUBLIC HEARING: Ordinance No. 2019.020, Relating to Development,
approving amendments to the Marana Main Street Specific Plan (Cynthia Ross)
[7:15 PM Minutes:] Mayor Honea opened the public hearing to receive public
testimony.
Senior Planner Cynthia Ross provided a PowerPoint Presentation on this item as
highlighted below. (PowerPoint Presentation is on file in the Town Clerk's Office.)
Project Information and Request
• Applicant: Bruce Call, AECM, PLLC
• Lot size: Approximately 28 acres
• Location: South of. Marana Road and east of Sandario Road
• Amendment Request
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o Allow for the development to additional businesses with drive-through
facilities.
o Updated map exhibits to reflect current conditions
o A revised conceptual plan of lots in the Highway Support Commercial
land use area
• Existing Drive -Through Locations
• Specific Plan Proposed Amendments:
o Businesses with associated drive-through permitted on all lots in the
Highway Support Commercial land use designation without the
requirement of a conditional use permit.
o Pharmacy business with associated drive-through window on Lot 3 with
approval of a Conditional Use Permit.
• Lot 3 Drive-through Conditions of Approval
o Main Street Commercial Lot 3 pharmacy business drive-through criteria:
■ The siting of the drive-through window must be located behind
and screened by the principal building.
■ Stacking of cars shall not be permitted in an access driveway, and
instead, the parking lot must be used for stacking.
■ Location and design of the access driveway shall minimize impacts
on pedestrian activity.
■ The design precludes vehicular access conflicting with an existing
or planned adjacent use.
■ The facility is located to minimize noise and odors.
• Evolution of Marana Main Street
o Map is on file in the Town Clerk's Office
Bruce Call applicant for the project stated he appreciates efforts to bring this item
forward.
[7:19 PM Minutes:]
Mayor Honea closed the Public Hearing.
Council Member Ziegler moved to approve and Council Member Kai second the motion
approving Ordinance No. 2019.020, Relating to Development, approving amendments
to the Marana Main Street Specific Plan. Motion passed: 7-0 unanimously.
ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION/ POSSIBLE ACTION
D1 Relating to Floodplain Management; a presentation and possible direction
regarding the findings from the second phase of the Town of Marana's northwest
drainage study (Keith Brann)
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Town Engineer Keith Brann provided a follow-up to the PowerPoint Presentation to
the one given earlier in the year on the Northwest Drainage Project. The Town
contracted with CMG Drainage to study the flood plain for Northwest Marana. That is
everything from the Tortolita feeds and goes through the Central Arizona Project Canal
(CAP), everything west of the CAP and north of Tangerine Road. The other side of the
study was the run off from the Tucson Mountain as that water runs north from Saguaro
Bloom up to and through the Marana Airport area. A concurrent study is being
performed by the Pima County Flood Control District on the Santa Cruz River. They
have a schedule and will have a future presentation before Council of their study. (A
copy of this presentation is available in the Town Clerk's Office.)
Phase 1 Recap
• Fy19 CTP project
• Detailed hydraulic study of NW Marana Existing conditions
o Stakeholder discussion of results February 2019
o Council presentation March 2019
• Hydraulic model to be used to model proposed projects
• Northwest Marana Drainage - East side
• 48 Hour Time Lapse
o Marana Master Drainage Plan (East FLO-2D): Flow Depth
• Northwest Marana Drainage - West side
Phase 2 - Alternatives Analis
• Review and model major flood control infrastructure previously contemplated
o Barnett Channel
o Marana Road Channel
o Hardin Road Channel
• Model CAP Canal near airport for breach scenario/ potential LOMR
• Review and model minor problem areas:
o Marana Main Street
o Various Dip Crossings
• Barnett Channel - Cost and Benefit Area
o Right-of-way Acquisition
o Excavation
o Road Crossings
o I-10 Improvements
o UPRR Bridges
o Major Utilities
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o Selected Armoring
o Programming Cost Estimate $30 million
o Benefitting Area 2,700 acres
• Marana Channel - Cost and Benefit Area
o Right-of-way Acquisition
o Excavation
o Road Crossings
o Sewer Trunkline
o Selected armoring
o Program Cost Estimate $12 million
o Benefitting Area 1,500 acres
• Hardin vs CMID 10.5 Channel - Cost and Benefit Area
o Right-of-way Acquisition
o Excavation
o Road Crossings
o Selected Armoring
o Programming Cost Estimate $10 million
o Benefitting Area 900 acres
• Marana Airport - Floodplain Remapping
o FEMA requires modeling
■ With both embankments
■ Without both embankments
■ With only one embankment failed
• Next Steps
■ Review results with stakeholders
■ Finalize Master Study Reports
■ Explore Funding Alternatives
■ Supplemental Services to be considered
■ Letter of Map Revision for Marana Airport
Mr. Brann explained the next steps in the process in the case of the Barnett Channel that
it is too big for one development to take on. The Channel is one of those regional type
of projects that only governments can do. They will look into investigating various
funding alternatives such as FEMA grants and other sources of revenue. For the
Marana Channel with it being a localized benefit, it may prove to be an improvement
district type of funding scenario whereby the various types of commercial interest in
that area can fund such a project. On the 10.5 channel that is smaller than Barnett, it
blends the area between the two scenarios. Perhaps in the future, the Town may decide
to fund the project or consider an improvement district.
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The last item is to look at supplemental services that scope with a consultant who
would be able to support. There is current budget capacity in the budget that the Town
has with the consultant to fund a FEMA Letter for a Map Revision Study for the Marana
Airport. He recommended the Town have this done to be able to promote economic
development at the airport.
Mayor Honea inquired about the impact fees to cover the Barnett that affects the most
acreage, asking whether there is sufficient acreage to recoup the $30 million over a
period of time. Mr. Brann responded stating it would take a long period of time as we
have seen the impact of fee accounts have taken to recover. It is important to note that
with impact fees, once you have them in place that is paying to recapture a cost of a
piece of infrastructure already built, the impact fee can carry forward until it is paid off.
Vice Mayor Post stated with the Barnett Channel with a wide area of influence, and the
Marana Channel he asked whether the landowners have to pay twice for each channel.
Mr. Brann replied stating the Town would have to determine that through an alternate
Impact Fee Study, but that it is possible. If you benefit from the Barnett Channel, and
the only reason you can do a Marana Channel is because of Barnett, yes it is possible
that landowners would pay for both. All of these alternatives as you head towards
Barnett depends upon Barnett being in place. Vice Mayor Post stated none works
without Barnett being in place. Mr. Brann stated that is correct. Vice Mayor Post
stated if the Town should get Barnett given the amount, would that set Marana in place
for a length of years. Mr. Brann replied yes as the Barnett Channel, based upon the
pace of development, would lead the Town into one to two decades of growth potential
based on the acreage of what is currently there. Also, not everything has been zoned in
the Barnett Channel area as yet.
Vice Mayor Post inquired about the Barnett Channel drainage collection area asking
whether it is the only two over -shoots from the CAP or the east side Tangerine Road as
well. Mr. Brann responded stating the Barnett Channel would collect water that runs
along the railroad. The general lay of the land is downfall slightly to the northwest—
everything that runs along the railroad. Whatever does not make it through the various
railroad coverts runs northwest does continue to run northwest along the railroad at I-
10. The Barnett Channel would intercept that water as well, plus there is some water
slightly north of Barnett that could be drained back towards the Barnett. However,
sooner or later you would run out of elevation to bring that water back. Vice Mayor
Post asked whether those areas are in the benefit area. Mr. Brann replied they would be
in the benefit area. Also, the various developers on the east side of 1-10 down towards
the Tangerine Road area who would like to see the Barnett Channel in place, and look
to drain their water to Barnett. They would have to look at various drainage studies to
ensure they do not make the flood water additives to what is already coming through;
the timing of the flow so that the water is not doubled in that area.
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Council Member Ziegler asked what the Barnett Channel would look like, i.e. concrete
form. Mr. Brann replied stating the Barnett Channel is a straight channel in many areas
especially west I-10. The velocities are low enough that it is not fully armored it would
see some armoring at road crossing locations where water comes out from I-10. Some
areas would have to be landscaped and there would be a path along the top. He
clarified stating the landscaping would not be in terms of turf, but rather hydroseeding
and desert landscape. If there were to be any enhanced treatments, those would be
along the top area.
Council Member Ziegler inquired about the airport referring to the Letter of Map
Revision she asked what the Town's request would be. Mr. Brann stated in terms of
what it provides that currently incorrectly classified at the airport as a floodplain, which
could affect the building elevation in how they would construct. Council Member
Ziegler asked whether the airport area is considered a floodplain. Mr. Brann stated the
airport is mapped as a FEMA floodplain. Their analysis has shown that it should not be
classified as a floodplain. The Town would like to pursue a Letter of Map Revision
with FEMA to remove it from the floodplain. By moving in this direction, construction
would not be limited to floodplain regulations of elevations. Council Member Ziegler
asked whether there is so contention with the Town of Marana and FEMA if the Town
feels that it is outside of a floodplain, and FEMA believes that it is. She asked whether
Mr. Brann believes this situation can be mitigated. Mr. Brann stated it is a matter of old
mapping. Many of the old flood maps were based off of USGF Quad Maps that had a
40' contour intervals. There is not much detail analysis that could be done at that level
of detail. He explained the modern mapping process to Council.
Council Member Ziegler commented on the request for a tower at the Marana Airport
asking whether that project request would be in jeopardy because FEMA thinks that the
airport is located in a floodplain. Mr. Brann responded stating that would have been
the case years ago under the previous presidential administration as there was an
executive order prohibiting federal funds from being used in a FEMA designated
floodplain. However, that declaration was removed, and would not impact it at this
time. That is not to say that the declaration could not return, but it is not an issue today.
It would affect the elevation of a tower being constructed.
Council Member Ziegler asked of Town Manager Jamsheed Mehta whether the Town
can move forward with the Letter of Map Revision to FEMA. Mr. Mehta replied stating
yes once the Town has produced a report that is within FEMA's expected format the
Town will move forward with sending the report study and application to FEMA for its
review and consideration.
Council Member Kai commented amount the $30 million for the Barnett Channel and
asked how much would be allocated west of Sanders Road. Mr. Brann stated he does
not have that information available at this time; however, they could provide the cost -
estimate of how the Town arrived at that amount to the Town Manager's Office.
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Council Member Kai stated the Town would need to get the landowner involved so to
understand how the project would benefit that particular landowner on the north side
of Barnett Road. Mr. Brann stated there is no hurt in asking for the right-of-way up
front. If the landowner is not willing to donate it, then the Town would have to
purchase it.
Council Member Bowen inquired whether the Marana Channel could be funded
through an improvement district. He asked whether Improvement District would rely
on commercial interests, or include residential development as well. Mr. Brann stated
they can include any property owner whether commercial or residential, that the
Town's other Improvement District is Tangerine Farms Road from 1-10 to Moore Road.
There were commercial, industrial and residential in that improvement district.
Council Member Bowen inquired as to where the most benefit would come from of the
Marana Channel. Mr. Brann stated most benefit of the channel would be south of
Marana Road based on the lay of the land to be able to drain to that channel. Council
Member Bowen, he was interested in the span of business or entities who would be
used to help fund the project, and how extensive it is. He asked would it lie all along
the channel, and would all be included. Mr. Brann replied stating typically we would
want to define the benefit area on who would benefit and then determine the benefit
criteria as to how it is divided.
D2 Relating to Development and Public Works; update, discussion, and possible
direction regarding public and private projects and development applications on the
Town's Marana Current and Proposed Projects internet site (Jamsheed Mehta) Pulled
from the agenda.
D3 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 had no report to offer during this meeting.
EXECUTIVE SESSIONS
E1 Executive Session pursuant to A.R.S. X38-431.03 (A), Council may ask for
discussion or consideration, or consultation with designated Town representatives, or
consultation for legal advice with the Town Attorney, concerning any matter listed on
this agenda for any of the reasons listed in A.R.S. X38-431.03 (A).
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).
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ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Honea moved and Council Member Bowen second the motion to adjourn the
meeting. Meeting adjourned at 7:52 PM.
CERTIFICATION
I hereby certify that the foregoing are the true and correct minutes of the Marana Town
Council meeting held on September 17, 2019. I further certify that a quorum was
present.
Cherry L. Law on, Town Clerk
MARANA AZ
ESTABLISHED 1977
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