HomeMy WebLinkAbout07/21/2020 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,July 21, 2020, at or after 6:00 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 6:00 PM and directed the Clerk to call the
roll. Mayor Honea, Vice Mayor Post, Council Members: Dave Bowen, Patti
Comerford, Roxanne Ziegler,John Officer (Excused), and Herb Kai.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE/INVOCATION/MOMENT OF SILENCE: Led by Mayor
Honea.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Council Member Kai moved and Council Member Ziegler second the motion to approve
the agenda as presented. Motion passes, 6-0.
CALL TO THE PUBLIC
Mayor Honea open the meeting to receive public comments, and the following
individuals provided comments.
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Sharon Foltz thanked the Mayor and Council for its support of the El Rio Preserve
improvements. She suggested additional improvements be made along the shaded
walking path as there are many advantages for the suggested improvements including
environmental art, native landscaping and trees.
PROCLAMATIONS
P1 Proclamation recognizing The Marana Stake of The Church of Jesus Christ of
Latter-day Saints (Curry Hale)
P2 Proclamation declaring August 2020 as "Drowning Impact Awareness Month"
(Cherry L. Lawson)
MAYOR AND COUNCIL REPORTS: SUMMARY OF CURRENT EVENTS
Council Member Bowen reported on his vacation in South Dakota.
Mayor Honea reported that he has made and accepted many phone calls from residents
as people are unhappy with Covid-19, unemployed, the fires on the mountain or other
concerns expressed by citizens. In Marana, the Town and Council are trying to open as
many businesses as possible including splash pads, pool and parks.
MANAGER'S REPORT: SUMMARY OF CURRENT EVENTS
Town Manager Jamsheed Mehta provided the below update to Council referring to the
June Council Report. He reported the Town has issued for the month of June 111 single-
family new residential permits, which is exceptionally high number. The Town has not
seen those numbers in many years given the current state of affairs with the economy
and the pandemic. The Town had projected 735 single-family residential permits be
issued in FY2020 the Town exceeded that number by 120. That is roughly two (2)
months of an average.
July is going very well at this time. As of this date, 61 single-family residential permits
have been issued. However, last year July the Town had issued 83 single-family
permits. This is just another indication that Marana is an attractive community for
young families. He reported on the Adonis Road Extension Project stating the Town has
selected the Construction Manager at Risk, and are actively proceeding forward with
the project. Relating to the wild fires on both the Tortolita and Big Horn fires, the
Tortolita is completely contained and has been for some time. However, the Big Horn
fire is approximately 92% contained; it burned over 120,000 acres.
Regarding Governor Ducey's actions related to the spreading of Covid-19, in the press
conference last week, there were three (3) essential themes. One of those themes
addressed the school year; the second theme was testing, and third one is related to
eviction protection. At present, we are awaiting updated guidelines from the
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Governor's Office on how schools will proceed with reopening. There is flexibility with
many of the school districts as they continue its process of determining how classes will
be held for students. Mr. Mehta reported on the eviction moratorium in Arizona
stating it would have expired on July 25; however, the Executive Order extends it to
October 31, 2020. It pertains to all rental properties. Additionally, Governor Ducey
reiterated his plans for expanded testing, with the goal being 35,000 tests per day by the
end of this month, and 60,000 tests a day by the end of August.
Lastly, the TOM Kids Camp will end as of July 31, as the Parks & Recreation
Department has ran this program for five months to assist Town employees with
childcare assistance while at work.
PRESENTATIONS
CONSENT AGENDA
Cl Resolution No. 2020-071: Relating to Development; approving a final plat for
Gladden Farms Block 39, Lots 11 & 12, being a resubdivision of Lots 11 and 12 of the
original Gladden Farms Blocks 35 and 39 plat, located on West Keuke Drive west of
North Goldenview Lane (Steven E. Vasquez)
C2 Resolution No. 2020-072; Relating to Development; approving the Preliminary
Plat for Twin Peaks and Lambert Lane, Lots 1-62 and Common Areas "A" through "C"
located east of Twin Peaks Road, west of Blue Bonnet Road, and north of the Lambert
Lane alignment (Brian D. Varney)
C3 Resolution No. 2020-073: Relating to Development; approving a release of
assurances for all previously unreleased lots of Farm Field Five Amended Subdivision
and accepting public improvements for maintenance (Keith Brann)
C4 Resolution No. 2020-074: Relating to Development; approving a preliminary plat
for Gladden Farms Block 27 Lots 1-184, Common Areas A-1 - A-20 (Landscape, Utilities,
Drainage and Grading) and common areas B-1 - B-6 (Recreation, Landscape, Utilities,
Drainage and Grading) located at the southeast corner of Moore Rd. and Mike Etter
Blvd. (Steven E. Vasquez)
C5 Resolution No. 2020-075: Relating to Development; approving a preliminary plat
for Saguaro Bloom "7B", Lots 203-379 and Common Areas "A" (Drainage/Open Space)
and "B" (Park) located at the northeast corner of Saguaro Peaks Boulevard and Garnet
Range Loop (Steven E. Vasquez)
C6 Resolution No. 2020-076: Relating to Development; approving a release of
assurances for Saguaro Bloom Block 1 Phase 1, consisting of Lots 1-163, and accepting
public improvements for maintenance (Keith Brann)
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C7 Resolution No. 2020-079: Relating to Risk Management; authorizing the Town Attorney
or designee to waive the attorney-client privilege on behalf of the Town of Marana for the
purpose of audits performed by the Arizona Municipal Risk Retention Pool (AMRRP), the
administrator for AMRRP, or their agents (Jane Fairall) AMENDED JULY 16, 2020 @ 3:50
PM.
C8 Approval of the Special Council Meeting Summary Minutes of June 23, 2020, the
Vanderbilt Farms Community Facilities District Board Meeting Summary Minutes of
June 23, 2020, and the Regular Council Meeting Summary Minutes of June 16, 2020
(Cherry L. Lawson)
Council Member Bowen moved and Vice Mayor Post second the motion approving the
Consent Agenda as presented. Motion passes, 6-0.
LIQUOR LICENSES
BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES
COUNCIL ACTION
Al PUBLIC HEARING: Ordinance No. 2020.009: Relating to Development;
approving a rezoning of approximately 10.74 acres of land located at the southwest
corner of Aerie Drive and Thornydale Road from 'NC' - Neighborhood Commercial' to
'F -Specific Plan' for the purpose of creating the Alexander Specific Plan; and approving
a minor amendment to the General Plan (Cynthia Ross)
[6:21 PM: Minutes] Mayor Honea open the meeting to receive public testimony on this
item.
Senior Planner Cynthia Ross provided an overview of this item as provided stating
this is an application to rezone approximately 10.74 acres of land from Neighborhood
Commercial to Specific Plan and a minor General Plan Amendment to change the
existing land use from C Commercial to MPA Master Plan Area for the purpose of
creating the Alexander Specific Plan, a mixed-use master planned community.
The project consists of three (3) parcels located at the southwest corner of Aerie Drive
and Thornydale Road. Aerie Drive bound the property to the north, Thornydale Road
to the east, the Canada Del Oro Wash to the south and vacant land to the west. The
zoning surrounding the project is Neighborhood Commercial to the north and east,
Heavy Industry to the west and south.
The Alexander plan is envisioned to complement adjacent land uses by providing a mix
of commercial and residential uses to an area predominantly occupied with similar
uses. Commercial businesses that surround the site includes Target, Office Depot, and
Lowes to the north; Culvers, the Golden Corral and Thornydale Self Storage to the
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south across the CDO wash. Businesses located to the far southwest are Sportsman's
Warehouse, Top Golf, and Home Depot. Peter Pipers, Bookman s, and Ace Hard ware
are located to the east, across Thornydale Road. The Avilla Marana Casitas rental home
community is located northwest of the site.
Both the 2010 General Plan and the 2040 General Plan identify this site as being in
Marana's South Growth area. This area is largely built out and is envisioned to grow
incrementally through infill development. The Alexander Specific Plan provides a
framework for a mixed-use infill development that integrates higher density housing
options, commercial and retail space, along with meaningful amenities.
The site design and project location in proximity to the CDO Wash provide
opportunities for recreation and connections be-tween the proposed development and
surrounding areas. Internal pedestrian connections to the CDO river park will be pro-
vided for future residents via internal pedestrian access ways. A connector trail along
the eastern boundary will be provided for users of the CDO River Park and Loop Trail.
Recreational amenities for the multi-family complex include a pool, fitness center,
courtyards, Ramada's, and a dog park.
The applicant has developed a number of scenarios that provide a visual of how the
Alexander Plan might be configured. While conceptual at this time, it is anticipated that
the western portion of the property will include a high-density, multi-family
development, and the eastern portion of the site will be either commercial development
or high-density residential units. The top two scenarios show how the buildings might
be configured if the project developed as multi-family only. The bottom three scenarios
show how the buildings might be configured if the project developed as both multi-
family and commercial.
A maximum gross density of 44 dwelling units per acre is allowed for the multi-family
buildings and a maximum gross density of 25 dwelling units per acre for compact, high
density single family attached housing. Building height for multi-family and non-
residential buildings will be limited to 55 feet and may be increased up to 85 feet with
the issuance of a Conditional Use Permit.
Staff recommends adoption of Ordinance No. 2020.009, approving a rezoning creating
the Alexander Specific Plan and minor amendment to the General Plan subject to the
conditions set forth in the ordinance. Ms. Ross stated that she had received an email on
behalf of the Target Corporation listing three (3) concerns related to the development.
Council Member Bowen inquired of the items that Target had mentioned to the Town,
he believes a couple of those items merit serious consideration in order to absolve
Target through an indemnification related to light and noise. He feels, as those items
should be incorporated into the plan, as Target should not have to alter its operations.
He also expressed concern over the traffic movement stating there is some merit to it as.
He would like to see the traffic maintain at its current flow without unduly burdening
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travelers on that road from Ina to Aerie Drive. The third issue related to wastewater, he
asked whether it a private storm sewer that originates with the Target Store. He asked
from what location does the storm water originates. Ms. Ross replied stating it
originates from Target.
Linda Morales of the Planning Center representing Sears Financial who owns the
property and the developer responded to Council Member Bowen questions related to
the project. Relating to the first two questions stating that is an existing condition where
there is a loading zone across from Aerie Drive. There is landscape and buffer, and
therefore there is distance between Targets in that area. They do not want to create any
issues for Target. However, she does not believe that is a condition that will be placed
within the rezoning, or an appropriate condition to add within.
Between the landscape boarders and the setbacks that they have placed, they have
already provided that setback within the physical design and scenarios. Related to the
second item they have worked that out with the traffic staff in order to get a safe ingress
egress from Aerie Drive unto Thornydale. They had strongly recommended that they
do that. It was not a recommendation from the Planning Center. She does not see an
issue for Target as they agree that customers are being created in that area. She
commented on the cut-through of parking as well as not having to inconvenience
residents or customers in that area.
Council Member Bowen commented on the project stating he agree in part, as most
commuters do not make a left onto Thornydale Road, which would be a northbound
because it would be too difficult. He agrees with Ms. Morales.
Ms. Morales commented on the storm drain stating in 1992 when their client developed
Target, they granted Target that easement in order to direct its storm water there. She
described the location of the drainage basin, and how it flows into the CDL wash. There
is a covenant. Part of that covenant requires them to maintain that through the site. At
this time, that has not occurred. Last summer, their client contacted that corporation to
complain about the upkeep of that area, as it is in disrepair. She has not received any
calls or communications from them at this time. They had neighborhood meetings, and
sent communication out to alert the public of the project who lives within 1,000 of the
site. There was no comment received from the public or businesses in that area.
Mayor Honea commented stating the drainage originating from Target property, goes
through Ms. Morales' client property. Ms. Morales stated it does. Mayor Honea
replied asking whether the Target Corporation storm drainage could drain on Ms.
Morales' client property as long as it is maintain. Ms. Morales stated that is correct, that
Target is asking to get out of that requirement of having to maintain the storm drainage.
She does not believe that is a fair request. When they begin to construct the project, they
would ensure that the project continues to allow Target's drainage to come through, as
well as the drainage system that they will create.
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Council Member Bowen stated he agrees with Ms. Morales that the Target
Corporation should not be released from that contract. Council Member Bowen
inquired of the noise and lighting in reference to the indemnification. From his
understanding, Ms. Morales does not believe this would be an issue. He asked whether
Ms. Morales feels that she should address the issue at this time. If Target is asking for
this, it seems as though it is a reasonable request. He asked when it would be
addressed.
Town Attorney Frank Cassidy replied stating in most states there is a concept called,
Coming to the Nuisance. The Alexander Development to the extent there is a nuisance
now to Target, that corporation would come to the nuisance. He provided an overview of
how Coming to the Nuisance is defined as, a person who comes to the nuisance and later
complains about the nuisance is not likely to receive any relief from the courts. He
referred to a case in Arizona that had an exception to that. The general rule is you
cannot keep people from complaining, because they will do just that. However, they
will not have a legal remedy for it. Without having a legal remedy, he is not sure of the
need to have an indemnity, but it is on the record that there is some concern about it
and the uncertainty of requiring as there are schools and churches in that area given the
Target Corporation that is there.
Ms. Morales added the Town has a light and noise ordinance in place that would
prohibit them from having a lot of lights and noise after hours of 10 p.m. They love the
site, as it is the urban site in Marana. They are looking forward to creating an urban
within the town vibe in this area. This is a great opportunity for this area of Town.
Council Member Ziegler expressed concern over the indemnification, that she is not
buying the coming to the nuisance. She referenced the airport at Davis Monthan stating
the airport had been there for a number of years before housing developments were
built in that area. She asked whether communication would be sent to Target relating to
this project, as the Town would likely receive complaints. She hopes there is a plan to
mitigate the complaints, as they would likely come forward. She does agree that
indemnification should not be in the plan.
Ms. Morales replied stating they received the email communications from Target today
at 4:15 PM. They have not communicated with Target as of yet, as they did not contact
they, but rather contacted Ms. Ross.
Council Member Ziegler commented on the 'something different' that Ms. Morales
stated would be built in that area. She stated that some people are moving to Oro
Valley, as Marana does not have condominiums and townhouses. Today, more people
are downsizing on the size of their homes, Marana needs something different from just
more single-family homes. There is not a sense of flexibility in housing in the Town of
Marana. She thinks the area would greatly benefit from having flexible housing in that
area, and she stated she does support the project.
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Ms. Morales stated they did not have an opportunity to make a full presentation to
Council on this project. However, provided an overview of the project stating they are
excited to bring it forward to Marana.
Council Member Comerford expressed her excitement for the project, as there is a need
in the Marana community for this type of housing. It is offering young professionals a
resort style housing development whereby it is a walkable community.
[6:42 PM: Minutes] Mayor Honea closed the meeting to receive public testimony on
this item.
Council Member Comerford moved and Council Member Bowen second the motion
approving Ordinance No. 2020.009 approving a rezoning of approximately 10.74 acres
of land located at the southwest corner of Aerie Drive and Thornydale Road from 'NC'
- Neighborhood Commercial' to 'F - Specific Plan' for the purpose of creating the
Alexander Specific Plan; and approving a minor amendment to the General Plan.
Motion passes, 6-0.
A2 Resolution No. 2020-077: Relating to Administration; adopting the Town of
Marana Public Safety Personnel Retirement System (PSPRS) Pension Funding Policy for
FY 2020-2021 (Yiannis Kalaitzidis)
Finance Director Yiannis Kalaitzidis provided a brief overview of the resolution
adopting the Town of Marana Public Safety Personnel Retirement System (PSPRS)
Pension Funding Policy for FY 2020-2021. Below is an overview of the presentation. (A
copy of the presentation is available for review in the Town Clerk's Office.)
PSPRS Funding Policy Update
• Net Unfunded Liability: Slide available on file for review.
• FY2021 Employer Contribution Rates* Slide available on file for review.
• Funding Objectives Topics
o Maintain Stability
• Contribute 100% of ARC
o Define Funded Target Ratio
• Actuarial report funded target ratio is at 100%
o How and when funding requirement will be met
• Determined based on Funded ratio determination
• Determined on decision to contribute additional funding over ARC
• Determined based on accuracy of actuarial report assumptions
• Staff Recommendation
o Accept actuarial report's funded target ratio and date (100% by 2036)
o Always contribute 100% of ARC from operating revenues
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o Authorize Town Manager to propose additional measures as part of the
annual budget process based on projected financial conditions and Town
operational needs
• Prepayment of annual employer PSPRS contributions
• Additional payment above the ARC
• Discussion
o PRPRS Funding Policy: ARS 38-863.01
o Beginning on or before July 1, 2019, and on an annual basis required to:
• Adopt a pension funding policy for the system for employees who
were hired before July 1, 2017
• Formally accept the employee's share of the assets and liabilities under
the system based on the system's actuarial valuation report
• Post the pension funding policy on the Town's website
o Policy should include funding objectives that address:
• How to maintain stability of the Town's contributions to the system
• How and when the Town's funding requirement of the system will be
met
• Defining the Town's funded ratio target under the system and the
timeline for reaching the targeted funded ratio
• Definitions
o Funded Ratio: Ratio of Plan assets to actuarial accrued liability
o Annual Required Contribution (ARC): Amount to pay into pension fund
determined through annual actuarial valuations. Comprised of:
• Current year estimated cost of pension benefits earned by employees
• Amortization of UAAL - cost needed to cover unfunded portion of
pensions earned by employees in previous years.
o Unfunded Actuarial Accrued Liability (UAAL): Trust Assess less
Estimated Future Cost of pension earned by employees
o UAAL can vary due to differences in assumptions:
• Interest earnings - Member Morality
• Disability rates - ARC Contributions (100% or other)
• Payroll projections
• Plan Covered Under ARS
o Police Employees hired before July 1, 2017
• PSPRS (Police) - Tier 1 &Tier 2 Pension
o Not Covered:
• PSPRS (Police) - Tier 1 &Tier 2 Health
• PSPRS (Police) - Tier 3 Pension & Health
• Key Statistics (Slide is on file in the Town Clerk's Office)
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Council Member Bowen commented asking about the prepayment at the beginning of
the year, that the Town be credited at 6.7%. Mr. Kalaitzidis replied stating he is unsure
exactly what the Town is receiving as a credit. The 6.7% is the smooth actuarial rate of
return in the 2009 actuarial report. Council Member Bowen asked over what time. Mr.
Kalaitzidis replied stating seven (7) years for the smooth rate to calculate. If they look at
just that years market rate, they stated that its market rate was at 5.4%. Council
Member Bowen stated they are using the 6.7% over seven (7) years as its assumption.
Mr. Kalaitzidis stated the 6.7% was the actual smooth rate of return. The assumption is
actually 7.3% for the rate of return. Council Member Bowen stated 7.3% for seven
years. Mr. Kalaitzidis stated the rate was lowered from 7.4% to 7.3%.
Council Member Bowen asked why the 2036. Mr. Kalaitzidis stated there is an
assumption as to the number of months that you can amortize. Once you select the
amortization period, which cannot exceed 30 years. If you select that period, you can
only change it once. At some point in the past when calculations and amortization
studies started, that was the date of 2036—at some point, you have to get to 100% of
your liabilities. Council Member Bowen ask Mr. Kalaitzidis to repeat the assumption.
Mr. Kalaitzidis stated the assumption is 7.3% in the actuarial report. Council Member
Bowen asked whether he could receive some of the underlying assumptions, as he
would like to review those. Mr. Kalaitzidis stated he would make the report available.
Mayor Honea commented stating the Public Safety Retirement Pension Fund has
billions of dollars in it. The money the Town puts in it, is credited to Marana. What was
said to entities is since everyone is receiving such a poultry amount of money from
what is in the bank, the Town could draw 6.7% earlier on those funds for the year,
versus 1.7%.
Council Member Ziegler asked Mr. Kalaitzidis if the Town were to pay an additional
$100,000 per year, the rate would be decreased by 1.3% every year. Mr. Kalaitzidis
replied stating it was $100,000.13, but a million would be $1.3M.
Council Member Bowen moved and Vice Mayor Post second the motion approving
Resolution No. 2020-077 adopting the Town of Marana Public Safety Personnel
Retirement System (PSPRS) Pension Funding Policy for FY 2020-2021. Motion Passes,
6-0.
A3 PUBLIC HEARING: Relating to Budget; public hearing regarding the Town of
Marana's fiscal year 2020-2021 final budget (Yiannis Kalaitzidis)
[7:01 PM: Minutes] Mayor Honea open the meeting to receive public testimony on this
item, and stated most cities and towns are having a special meeting to adopt its budget.
Mr. Kalaitzidis will present the budget, and the meeting will continue. Council will
hold a special session meeting following this meeting to adopt the budget.
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Mr. Kalaitzidis provided a PowerPoint presentation overview of the Town of Marana
fiscal year 2020-2021 final budget. Below is an overview of the presentation. (A copy of
the presentation is available for review in the Town Clerk's Office.)
Budget Briefing: FY2021 Budget Timeline
• January - Presented preliminary revenue outlook for FY2021 and solicited
Council and public feedback
• March- Presented initial 5 year Capital Improvement Plan for consideration and
feedback
• May - Presented update to revenue outlook for FY2021
• May - Presented Manager's recommended operating budget for consideration
and additional feedback and revised 5-year Capital Improvement Plan
• Tune - Presented and adopted Tentative Budget during public hearing which set
overall expenditure limitation for Town
• July - Adoption of Final Budget for Fiscal Year 2020-2021
Budget Briefing: FY2021 Final Budget
• Slide available on file in the Town Clerk's Office
Budget Briefing: FY2021 Budget Summary
• Where the Money Comes From: $108.3M
o Sales Tax, $31.5M; 29%
o Intergovernmental, $30.4M; 28%
o Licenses, Permits &Fees, $11.2M; 10%
o Charges for Services, $8.4M; 8%
o Other, $11.4M; 11%
o Bonds/Loans, $15.4M, 14%
• Expenditure by Category: $149.3M
o Operating, $81.9M; 55%
o Capital Outlay, $55.0M; 37%
o Debt Service, $12.4M; 8%
Budget Briefing: FY2021 Final Budget Changes
• Reallocation of$28,100 of expenditure appropriation from dissolved Vanderbilt
CFD to restricted account in the General Fund.
• Reallocation of$477,000 for prior year project carry over
o For the Pines Stabilization Project-ST079
• $377,800 in the General Fund and
• $99,200 in the HURF Fund.
o From Transportation Fund projects:
• Barnett Channel Tangerine Farms Conarch-ST072 [5450,000]
• Continental Ranch Blk 29-36-38,40 - ST077 [$27,000]
Mayor Honea inquired of the relationship of this to the reserve fund, which is $8M less
than last year is it to support the reserve fund for this year. Mr. Kalaitzidis replied
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stating yes, it is. Mayor Honea stated those funds would not be spent without
Council's action. Mr. Kalaitzidis stated none of the $10.6M would be spent without
Council's action. If Council chose to spend any of those dollars, the Town's Fund
Balance would increase by $2.6M instead of reduced by $8M.
Budget Briefing: Summary
• Established the overall expenditure limitation for FY2021 at$149.3 million
• Budget reflects the careful allocation of available resources
• Maintains services to residents
• Invests in key areas
• Provides flexibility
Council Member Bowen asked for the percentage of the budget that is related to
salaries. Mr. Kalaitzidis replied stating he does not have that information at hand, but
would gladly provide it to Council.
Council Member Bowen inquired of the Vanderbilt CFD $28,000 that has been moved
to the General Fund, Restricted Account. He asked what type of obligations or
limitation are attached to this fund. Mr. Kalaitzidis stated that those funds would not
be touch or spent unless approved by the Town Manager.
Vice Mayor Post commented stating Mr. Kalaitzidis continues to speak about the $5M;
he though the Town had those funds that came through the Governor's Office. Mr.
Kalaitzidis replied stating the $5M the Town budgeted as additional budget capacity in
the Special Revenue Funds—the Town has the $5.6M. On top of that $5.6M, the Town
added $5M in the event the federal government provides additional money to cities and
towns. Vice Mayor Post stated as Mr. Kalaitzidis speaks of the contingency funds only
$2M is the amount the Town actually has or will receive; that $8M will come from the
Reserve Fund if the Town choses to spend those funds. Mr. Kalaitzidis replied stating
if none of the $10.6M is spent, none of those dollars will come from the Reserve Fund.
However, if Council chose to spend more than $2.6M, then yes the Town would be
digging into the Reserve Fund.
Vice Mayor Post stated of that$10M if the Town spent more than $2.6M, it would come
from the Reserve Fund. Mr. Kalaitzidis stated that comment is correct. Vice Mayor
Post stated the Town could spend up to $2.6M, and have a balance of inflow outflow
budget. Mr. Kalaitzidis stated that is correct. With the assumption that the Town
receives 100% of the budgeted revenues and spend 100% of expenses. Vice Mayor Post
stated the Town would generate more revenues than we are able due to the contingency
funds that the Town is able to spend. That is, put the funds into the budget and not
take it from the reserves. Mr. Kalaitzidis stated that is a correct statement.
[7:16 PM: Minutes] Mayor Honea closed the meeting to public testimony.
ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION/POSSIBLE ACTION
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D1 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 provided the following update to the Council on legislative and government
actions.
FEDERAL
• There is a fourth stimulus package is being worked on, and Congress must pass
something by the end of this month if they want to pass anything. If funding is
coming to cities and towns of Marana size, then that is what the Town is
preparing for. However, if it is more than$5M then those funds will be deposited
into savings account of Fund Balance. At least the identifying authority is
identified.
STATE
• The Legislature is still in recess, and there has been no announcement of any date
for a Special Session.
• If there were a Special Session, it would most likely occur AFTER the August 4
Primary, if at all.
EXECUTIVE SESSIONS
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.
El Executive Session pursuant to A.R.S. §38-431.03 (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. §38-431.03 (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).
Vice Mayor Post stated he has a future agenda item for consideration. During this
meeting, Council and the Town spoke of the $10.6M, $5.6M the Town has received from
the Governor's Office, and another potential $5M. Other communities are using some of
its money to assist some of the businesses in town. Perhaps the Council could entertain
some ideas to assist some of our business in the Marana community as well. Mayor
Honea stated he agrees.
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Mr. Cassidy asked for a point of clarification on Mayor Honea's remark to agree with
Vice Mayor Post. Mayor Honea stated he thinks the Town can place an item on the
agenda in August. He mentioned other communities that have begun to assist its
businesses, and stating the Town has already provide the Chambers with $15,000
towards it operations. That maybe the Town can use the Chambers to assist in
identifying those businesses that the Town can assist.
Vice Mayor Post stated for example many businesses have had to purchase PPE
equipment and supplies and those types of things are extremely expenses. They did not
have those added cost.
Council Member Ziegler added she agrees to a point. However, the Town Council
need to be mindful that Town employees did not receive a pay increase this year, and
had to cut department budgets due to Covid-19. Marana does not always have to follow
Oro Valley and Sahuarita. Additionally, the places the Council is considering funds to
that they did not receive funding from the government. She would like to see a list of
those who received and those who did not receive assistance from the government.
Mayor Honea stated he agrees with Council Member Ziegler's comments stating that
would be part of the discussion.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Honea ask for a motion to adjourn the meeting.
Council Member Kai moved and Vice Mayor Post second the motion to adjourn the
meeting. Motion passes, 6-0. Meeting adjourned at 7:31PM.
CERTIFICATION
I hereby cert. that the foregoing are the true and correct minutes of the Marana Town
Council ,r eeting held os . . .1, 2020. I further certify that a quorum was present.
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Cherry L. La son, Town Clerk
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