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Home My WebLink About04/06/2021 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, April 06,2021, at or after 6:00 PM Ed Honea, Mayor Jon Post,Vice Mayor Patti Comerford, Council Member Jackie Craig, 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:Jackie Craig, Patti Comerford, Roxanne Ziegler (Excused),John Officer, and Herb Kai. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE/INVOCATION/MOMENT OF SILENCE: Led by Mayor Honea. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Vice Mayor Post, moved and Council Member Kai second the motion to approve the agenda as presented. Motion passes, 6-0. CALL TO THE PUBLIC Mayor Honea opened to the meeting to public comments, and the following individuals provided comments: Regular Council Meeting Summary Minutes 04/06/2021 Dot Santy, Cindy Rose and Pat (no last name provided) commented on the Marana Unified School District SOS (Success of Students) fundraising drive for school supplies and backpacks. David Morales presented Vice Mayor Post and Council Member Kai with a plaque thanking them for their donations to the veteran's foundation. PROCLAMATIONS P1 Proclamation declaring April 18 - 24, 2021 as, "Volunteer Appreciation Week" (Cherry L. Lawson) MAYOR AND COUNCIL REPORTS: SUMMARY OF CURRENT EVENTS Mayor Honea reported that he met with Superintendent Dr. Dan Streeter of MUSD last week and stated the school district is doing well. MANAGER'S REPORT: SUMMARY OF CURRENT EVENTS Town Manager Rozema reported on the following: g P • March 2021 Executive Report is complete, provided to the Council, and posted to the Town's website. • The Town issued 77 single-family residential permits for the month of March, which is less than the town had in March of 2020. Calendar year to date, the Town has issued 276 single-family residential permits. Fiscal year to date, Marana is at 742; staff projected above 600. For the month of April, the Town issued 19 single-family residential permits. • Parks and Recreation open the Splash Pads at Crossroad and Gladden Farms Community Parks. The Senior Center will reopen on Monday, April 12, with the programming to begin while maintaining certain restrictions due to Covid-19. • Adonis Road project at Tangerine and I-10 is near completion. The Town will hold a grand opening for the project on April 23 at 9:00 a.m. • The Town was granted its LOMR late last fall 2020 for the airport that took effect this day. It will be much less for people to develop out at the airport. • The Town organization has returned to 2B operation with the Covid numbers decreasing, and vaccinations are up as well—55% of Town employees who signed up for vaccination have received it. That number also includes those who did not sign up through the Town for the vaccine. PRESENTATIONS CONSENT AGENDA Cl Resolution No. 2021-034: Relating to Personnel; approving and authorizing the Human Resources Director to execute a Memorandum of Understanding between the Regular Council Meeting Summary Minutes 04/06/2021 Town and the Arizona Board of Regents, Arizona State University Establishing a Tuition Discount Program for Town Employees (Curry C. Hale) C2 Resolution No. 2021-035: Relating to Personnel; approving and authorizing the Human Resources Director to execute a Memorandum of Understanding between the Town and the Arizona Board of Regents for and on behalf of Northern Arizona University Establishing a Tuition Discount Program for Town Employees (Curry C. Hale) C3 Resolution No. 2021-036: Relating to Personnel; approving and authorizing the Human Resources Director to execute the University of Arizona Online Letter Agreement for an Employee Degree Attainment Program Partnership (Curry C. Hale) C4 Resolution No. 2021-037: Relating to Personnel; approving and adopting amendments to the Town's Personnel Policies and Procedures, revising Chapter 4 - Employment Benefits and Leaves by amending Section 4-3-4 "Amount of Managed Time Off Leave", Section 4-4-2 "Town Approved Holidays", and Section 4-4-4 "Miscellaneous Rules" (Curry C. Hale) C5 Resolution No. 2021-038: Relating to Development; approving the first amendment to the Marana Main Street Development Agreement and Right-of-Way License (Heath Vescovi-Chiordi) C6 Resolution No. 2021-039: Relating to Real Estate; approving and authorizing the Town Manager to execute an amended and restated License Agreement with Marana Health Center, Inc. for use of Town-owned property located north of Bill Gaudette Drive between Marana Main Street and North Sandario Road for a COVID-19 drive-through vaccination site (Jane Fairall) C7 Resolution No. 2021-040: Relating to Real Estate; approving and authorizing the Town Manager to execute a License Agreement with CORE Construction, Inc. for use of Town-owned property located adjacent to Northwest fire District Station 36, 13475 Marana Main Street, for a construction staging area (Jane Fairall) C8 Resolution No. 2021-041: Relating to Development; approving a final plat for Tangerine/I-10 Lots 1 through 10, Parcel A located west of the intersection of Tangerine Road and Interstate 10 (Justin Currie) C9 Resolution No. 2021-042: Relating to Police Department; approving and authorizing the Chief of Police and the Town Manager to execute DUI Abatement Grant Program Agreement number DUTAC-E-146 between the State of Arizona by and through the Oversight Council on Driving or Operating Under the Influence Abatement and the Town of Marana for grant funding for DUI Warrant Detail (Kristin Taft) Regular Council Meeting Summary Minutes 04/06/2021 C10 Approval of Council Regular Meeting Summary Minutes of March 16, 2021 (Cherry L. Lawson) Council Member Kai 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.2021.004: Relating to Land Development; revising Marana Town Code Title 17 (Land Development), chapter 17-2 (Administrative bodies and officers) by deleting existing section 17-2-3 (Planning director) and replacing it with new section 17-2-3 (Planning department and planning manager);deleting section 17-2-4 (Cultural resources preservation board); providing that the planning manager shall be primarily responsible for the administration of Title 17 instead of the planning director and making corresponding changes throughout Title 17; and declaring an emergency (Jane Fairall) [6:28 PM Minutes:] Mayor Honea opened the public hearing to receive testimony on this item. Development Services Director provided a brief overview of this item relating to the Land Development of the Marana Town Code Title 17. [6:32 PM Minutes:] Mayor Honea closed the public hearing. Council Member Kai moved and Vice Mayor Post second the motion to adopt Ordinance No. 2021.004, revising Marana Town Code Title 17 (Land Development), Chapter 17-2 (Administrative Bodies and Officers), and declaring an emergency. Motion passes, 6-0. A2 Resolution 2021-043: Relating to Budget; authorizing the transfer of up to $75,000 in budgeted expense authority from the General Fund contingency line item to the Water Department budget in the FY21 budget for costs related to customer assistance programs (Amanda Jones) Water Business Coordinator Amanda Jones provided a PowerPoint Presentation overview of this item requesting Council to authorize the transfer of up to $75,000 in budgeted expense authority from the General Fund Contingency line item to the Water Department budget in the FY21 budget for costs related to customer assistance programs. (A copy of the presentation is on file in the Town Clerk's Office for review,and the video is available on the Town's website at www.maranaaz.gov) Regular Council Meeting Summary Minutes 04/06/2021 Vice Mayor Post moved and Council Member Officer second the motion to adopt Resolution 2021-043, authorizing the transfer of up to $75,000 in budgeted expense authority from the General Fund contingency line item to the Water Department budget in the FY21 budget for costs related to customer assistance programs. Motion passes, 6- 0. A3 Ordinance No. 2021.005: Relating to Animal Control; amending Marana Town Code Title 6 (Animal Control); revising section 6-1-1 (Definitions) to amend several definitions and to add new definitions; revising section 6-4-1 (Dogs at large prohibited; exceptions; classification) to add a new classification of offense; revising section 6-5-1 (Animal waste removal; exceptions; classification) to add a time period for offense and disposal provision; revising section 6-6-2 (Neglect prohibited; classification; penalty) to add offense related e ated to tie outs; revising Chapter 6-7 to rename it as "Vicious, aggressive, or destructive animals and biting animals" and to add a civil procedure for declaration of animal as vicious, aggressive or destructive, clarifying prohibited acts, relocating provisions related to vicious, aggressive or destructive animals from Chapter 6-8, and adding a penalty for failure to report animal's status; revising Chapter 6-8 (Removal, impoundment, forfeiture and disposition of animals) to add provisions regarding impoundment of vicious, aggressive, or destructive animals; modifying various other provisions and designating an effective date (Libby Shelton) Resolution No. 2021-044: Relating to Animal Control; declaring as a public record filed with the Town Clerk the amendments to Marana Town Code Title 6 (Animal Control); revising section 6-1-1 (Definitions) to amend several definitions and to add new definitions; revising section 6-4-1 (Dogs at large prohibited; exceptions; classification) to add a new classification of offense; revising section 6-5-1 (Animal waste removal; exceptions; classification) to add a time period for offense and disposal provision; revising section 6-6-2 (Neglect prohibited; classification; penalty) to add offense related to tie outs; revising Chapter 6-7 to rename it as "Vicious, aggressive, or destructive animals and biting animals" and to add a civil procedure for declaration of animal as vicious, aggressive or destructive, clarifying prohibited acts, relocating provisions related to vicious, aggressive or destructive animals from Chapter 6-8, and adding a penalty for failure to report animal's status; revising Chapter 6-8 (Removal, impoundment, forfeiture and disposition of animals) to add provisions regarding impoundment of vicious, aggressive, or destructive animals; modifying various other provisions and designating an effective date (Libby Shelton) Ms. Shelton provided a PowerPoint Presentation overview of this item. (A copy of the presentation is on file in the Town Clerk's Office for review, and the video is available on the Town's website wuvw.niaranaaz.gov.) Vice Mayor Post moved and Council Member Kai second the motion to adopt Ordinance No. 2021.005,amending Marana Town Code Title 6 (Animal Control)and Resolution No. 2021-044 declaring the amendments a public record. Motion passes, 6-0. Regular Council Meeting Summary Minutes 04/06/2021 A4 Resolution No. 2021-045: Relating to Development; approving and authorizing the Mayor to execute an Acquisition Agreement& Administrative Settlement and the Town Engineer to execute all other documentation necessary for the purchase of property rights needed from the Twin Peaks Homeowners' Association for Scenic Drive improvements required pursuant to the Lazy K Bar Ranch Development Agreement (Jane Fairall) Town Engineer Keith Brann provided a brief overview of the item requesting Council to authorize the Mayor to execute an Acquisition Agreement & Administrative Settlement and the Town Engineer to execute all other documentation necessary for the purchase of property rights needed from the Twin Peaks Homeowners' Association for Scenic Drive improvements required pursuant to the Lazy K Bar Ranch Development. Council Member Kai moved and Vice Mayor Post second the motion to adopt Resolution No.2021-045, approving and authorizing the Mayor to execute an Acquisition Agreement &Administrative Settlement and the Town Engineer to execute all other documentation necessary for the purchase of property rights needed from the Twin Peaks Homeowners' Association for Scenic Drive improvements required pursuant to the Lazy K Bar Ranch Development Agreement. Motion passes, 6-0. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION/POSSIBLE ACTION D1 Relating to Budget; discussion, direction and possible action regarding development of the fiscal year 2021/2022 budget, including proposed budget initiatives and expenditures (Terry Rozema) Mr. Rozema reported that this item is standard and provides the Council an opportunity to discuss budget changes, or additions for the upcoming fiscal year. He has a follow-up to a discussion the town and Council had a short time ago relating to the American Rescue Plan Act that would provide $11.7M to the Town, and the possibility of where those funds can be spent. At that time, the Town did not have sufficient information to provide to the Council. He has asked Deputy Town Manager Erik Montague to provide an overview of where those funds can be spent and to provide some options. Mr. Montague provided a PowerPoint Presentation related to the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). (A copy of the presentation is on file in the Town Clerk's Office for review, and the video is available on the Town's website at www.maranaaz.gov for viewing.) Items • Brief summary of ARPA and impact to Marana. • ARPA funding uses and limitations. • Direction regarding allowable uses. ARPA Summary • Marana is getting$11.7M in emergency relief funding. Regular Council Meeting Summary Minutes 04/06/2021 • Non-entitlement cities/towns will receive the funds passed through the State. • Funds will be paid in two equal payments 12 months apart. • First payment could be received this fiscal year. • Funds must be used or transferred by December 31, 2024. Eligible uses of these funds include: • COVID-19 expenditures or its negative economic impacts. • Premium pay for essential workers. • Revenue replacement for the provision of government services. • Necessary investments in water, sewer, and broadband infrastructure. Restrictions on the uses of these funds include: • Funds allocated to states cannot be used directly or indirectly to offset tax reductions or delay a tax or tax increase; • Funds cannot be deposited into any pension fund. Illustrative Listing of Possible Water Infrastructure • Northwest Recharge, Recovery, and Delivery System • Tangerine water line from I-10 to Twin Peaks • Twin Peaks water line from Blue Bonnet to Tangerine Mayor Honea expressed his interest in moving forward with the NRRDS water and wastewater project, as it is covered under the act. The Town has a commitment with the Town of Oro Valley and Metro Water to do this project. The Town's cost continues to rise at$12M J those funds would cover that project. This is a project that we are committed too. He continued stating Vice Mayor Post had questioned whether the Town would recover approximately one-half back from the NRRDS Impact Fee line. Mr. Montague replied stating that is what the Town is looking to do. Based upon some assumptions, that roughly 50% of capacity in that line that serves current and 50% future the Town would incorporate those funds. Council Member Craig stated she agrees with Mayor Honea that the Town needs to move forward on this,as it is an admirable project. It is one of the Town's highest priority projects to complete. Vice Mayor Post agrees with using the funds for the NRRDS Project. He did questioned whether the Town would recover impact fees from the project. He commented on the lack of items that municipalities could spend those funds on. Marana already has a project to use those funds on; however, other municipalities may not be as fortunate. Mr. Montague stated every municipality is treated in the same manner. If those funds will be used for a project, a project would need to be shovel ready due to the short window of time. Regular Council Meeting Summary Minutes 04/06/2021 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 (Jason Angell) Development Services Director Jason Angell provided an update to the development activities across the Town. He highlighted the changes within the Business License tab to provide a much better viewing and accessing experience. 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 (Terry Rozema) Mr.Rozema reported on the recent legislative actions related to bills proposed to the state legislative body. (A copy of the full report is on file in the Town Clerk's Office for review.) 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). ADJOURNMENT Mayor Honea asked for a motion to adjourn the meeting. Vice Mayor Post, moved and Council Member Officer second the motion to adjourn the meeting. Motion passes, 6-0. Meeting adjourned at 7:24 PM. CERTIFICATION I hereby certify that the foregoing are the true and correct minutes of the Marana Town Council mee ' g held on April 06, 2021. I further certify that a quorum was present. AO 4� v�4� XS& Cherry L. La so• Town Clerk Regular Council Meeting Summary Minutes 04/06/2021 MARANA AZ ESTABLISHtD ta77