HomeMy WebLinkAbout04/20/2021 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 20,2021, 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,John Officer, and Herb Kai.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE/INVOCATION/MOMENT OF SILENCE: Led by Mayor
Honea.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Council Member Kai moved and Council Member Officer second the motion to approve
the agenda as presented. Motion passes unanimously, 7-0.
CALL TO THE PUBLIC
PROCLAMATIONS
MAYOR AND COUNCIL REPORTS: SUMMARY OF CURRENT EVENTS
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Council Member Comerford reported that she and Mayor Honea had visited with Ed
Stolmaker, former President and CEO of the Marana Chamber of Commerce. She
expressed her gratitude to him in his efforts to advance the Town and the Chambers. She
read a statement from him stating, "He is the past President and CEO of the Marana
Chamber of Commerce. He wished to thank Mayor Honea, Vice Mayor Post Council
Members,and Town staff for all of their support to be able to provide a new building for
the Marana Chamber of Commerce, as well as the yearly financial support. The Marana
Chamber of Commerce is working hard to make Marana a great place to do business."
Council Member Ziegler reported that she and Mayor Honea attended the 21st Annual
Memorial for the Marines who passed away at the Marana Airport when the plane that
they were in crashed at the airport. She is glad to be back on the dais.
Council Member Kai commented on the comments that Mayor Honea and Council
Member Comerford had with Ed Stolmaker. He and his wife (Diane) would be visiting
with him this week as well. He stated that Mr. Stolmaker did some wonderful things for
the Town.
Mayor Honea reported that:
• He met with Alan Michael and Steve Stone of MHC indicated that they would be
hosting the Balloon Festival in October 2021.
• He also met Brian Highcoft, the new President and CEO for Trico Electric who is
very community oriented.
• He and Town Manager Terry Rozema participated in a Zoom Meeting with Rex
Scott, Sharon Bronson and Chuck Huckleberry, Pima County Supervisors and
Manager. The County has been very fruitful in its efforts to work with the Town
on some projects that may include the Barnett Channel, Cal-Portland Loop, or
other projects that Marana and the County can collaborate. He credited Mr.
Rozema for his ability to reach out to the County so to work together.
• Commented on the Military Memorial that he and Council Member Ziegler had
attended.
• Spoke with Ted Maxwell, Retired Major General and former Commanding
Officer of the 162nd Airborne, and President and CEO of the SALC in Tucson.
Mr. Maxwell was appointed by Governor Ducey to serve on PAG-RTA for a six-
year term. The appointment will occur this upcoming week by Governor Ducey.
MANAGER'S REPORT: SUMMARY OF CURRENT EVENTS
Town Manager Terry Rozema reported:
• The Town issued 51 SFR permits for the month of April 2021 as of this day.
• Last year for the month of April, the Town issued 37 SFR permits, and are above
the projected number for the year
• Amanda Jones was recognized for being a, "5 under 35 of Outstanding Young
Professionals" from the American Water Works Association
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• The Adonis Road Extension Project is completed, and the Town will have a
ribbon cutting on Friday, April 23.
• The Town will hold the Star Spangle Spectacular special event on Sunday, July 4,
2021 at the Arizona Pavilion Shopping Center.
o There will be food trucks on-site
o No shuttle transportation will be provided
• Vaccination for Covid-19 is nearly 60% among Town employees
PRESENTATIONS
CONSENT AGENDA
Cl Resolution No. 2021-046: Relating to Development; approving and authorizing
the Mayor to sign the Second Amendment to Cortaro Ranch Commercial Assurance and
Development Agreement with Cortaro Commercial JV, LLC to assure dedication and
construction of Joplin Lane with development of certain Cortaro Ranch commercial
properties. (Jane Fairall)
C2 Resolution No. 2021-047: Relating to Development; approving a release of
assurances for a portion of Gladden Farms Blocks 36 &40 and accepting public
improvements for maintenance (Keith Brann)
C3 Resolution No. 2021-048: Relating to Development; approving a final plat for
Marana Air Commerce Park Lot 1 and Block A, located on the north side of Avra Valley
Road, approximately 0.70 miles east of the intersection of Avra Valley Road and
Sandario Road (Anita McNamara)
C4 Resolution No. 2021-049: Relating to Building; approving and authorizing the
Mayor to sign the Intergovernmental Agreement between Pima County and the Town
of Marana for Building Permit Regulation of Public Property in Each Other's
Jurisdictional Territory (David L. Udall)
C5 Resolution No. 2021-050: Relating to the Police Department; approving and
authorizing the Chief of Police to execute a grant agreement between the Town of
Marana and DARTdrones and to receive funding under the DARTdrones Public Safety
Grant program (Kristin Taft)
C6 Approval of Council Regular Meeting Summary Minutes of April 6, 2021
(Cherry L. Lawson)
Council Member Ziegler moved and Vice Mayor Post second the meeting approving the
Consent Agenda as presented. Motion passes unanimously, 7-0.
LIQUOR LICENSES
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L1 Relating to Liquor Licenses; recommendation to the Arizona Department of
Liquor Licenses and Control regarding an application for a new series #012 Restaurant
Liquor License submitted by Yazmin Vanessa Aldecoa Hernandez on behalf of Tacos
Apson, located at 6741 North Thornydale Road Suite 121, Tucson, AZ 85741 (Cherry L.
Lawson)
Town Clerk Cherry Lawson provided a brief overview of the liquor license application
for a new series #012 Restaurant Liquor License.
Vice Mayor Post moved and Council Member Kai second the motion to approve and
submit to the DLLC an order recommending approval of an application for a new series
#012 Restaurant Liquor License submitted by Yazim Vanessa Aldecoa Hernandez on
behalf of Tacos Apson, located at 6741 North Thornydale Road, Suite 121, Tucson, AZ
85741. Motion passes unanimously, 7-0.
BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES
B1 Resolution No. 2021-051: Relating to Boards, Commissions, and Committees;
making appointments to the Town of Marana Board of Adjustment (David L. Udall)
Associate Town Attorney David Udall provided a brief overview of Resolution No.
2021-051 making appointments to the Town of Marana Board of Adjustment.
Vice Mayor Post moved and Council Member Kai second the motion adopting Resolution
No.2021-051 appointing Mark Wiener and Norman Farmer to the Town of Marana Board
of Adjustment. Motion passes unanimously, 7-0.
COUNCIL ACTION
Al PUBLIC HEARING: Ordinance No. 2021.006: Relating to Development;
rezoning approximately 1.16 acres of land located at 4201 W. Jeremy Place, east of N.
Camino Martin and south of Ina Road, from R-36 Residential to Heavy Industry (HI)
(Anita McNamara)
[6:20 PM Minutes:] Mayor Honea opened the public hearing to receive testimony.
Long-Range Planner Anita McNamara provided a brief overview of Ordinance No.
2021.006 rezoning approximately 1.16 acres of land located at 4201 W. Jeremy Place, east
of N. Camino Martin and south of Ina Road, from R-36 Residential to Heavy Industry
(HI).
[6:22 PM Minutes:] Mayor Honea closed the public hearing.
Vice Mayor Post moved and Council Member Kai second the motion adopting Ordinance
No. 2021.006 approving a rezoning of approximately 1.16 acres of land located at 4201
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W. Jeremy Place from R-36 Residential to Heavy Industry. Motion passes unanimously,
7-0.
A2 Resolution No. 2021-052: Relating to Economic Development; expanding the
Marana Job Creation Incentive Program to include certain retail businesses and
industries as Targeted Employers (Curt Woody)
Economic Development Director Curt Woody provided a brief overview of Resolution
No. 2021-052 expanding the Marana Job Creation Incentive Program to include certain
retail businesses and industries as Targeted Employers.
Council Member Ziegler moved and Vice Mayor Post second the motion to adopt
Resolution No. 2021-052 expanding the Marana Job Creation Incentive Program to
include certain retail businesses and industries as Targeted Employers. Motion passes
unanimously, 7-0.
A3 Ordinance No. 2021.007: Relating to Building; adopting by reference the 2021
Town of Marana Outdoor Lighting Code; amending Town Code Section 7-1-2 (Building
Codes Adopted); and designating an effective date (David L. Udall)
Resolution No. 2021-053: Relating to Building; declaring the 2021 Town of Marana
Outdoor Lighting Code as a public record filed with the Town Clerk (David L. Udall)
Mr. Udall provided an overview of Ordinance No. 2021.007 adopting by reference the
2021 Town of Marana Outdoor Lighting Code; amending Town Code Section 7-1-2
(Building Codes Adopted) designating an effective date; and Resolution No. 2021-053
declaring the 2021 Town of Marana Outdoor Lighting Code as a public record filed with
the Town Clerk.
Council Member Craig stated under the title of Prohibitions asking why the Town
removed the prohibition that a neighbor cannot see the lighting. Chief Building Official
David Spurlock responded explaining the town moved to remove the source as it was
running into an administrative purpose in reviewing plans submitted for review. The
intent for not seeing the source lighting goes back to the light bulb should not be seen
through the fixture.
Council Member Craig suggested town staff add that language in its FAQs, as it is not
as clear as it was explained in the FAQs. She inquired of the requirements relating to
spotlight with motion detectors asking whether the Code is now prohibiting having a
spotlight on saguaros after 11 pm. Mr. Spurlock replied stating the intention behind it
with security lighting coming on automatically via motion detecting as opposed to
turning on a light switch. The security light is on when needed and then is turned off.
Council Member Craig commented on colored temperatures stating it the language was
not clear to her in that section. Mr. Spurlock explained that the audience that the section
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is intended to address are developers, architects, or lighting engineers as it is a very
technical document.
Council Member Comerford moved and Vice Mayor Post second the motion to adopt
Ordinance No. 2021.007, adopting by reference the 2021 Town of Marana Outdoor
Lighting Code and amending Marana Town Code Section 7-1-2 (Building Codes
Adopted), and to adopt Resolution No. 2021-053, declaring the 2021 Town of Marana
Outdoor Lighting Code a public record. Motion passes unanimously, 7-0.
ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION/POSSIBLE ACTION
D1 Resolution 2021-054: Relating to Utilities; approving and authorizing the Town
Manager to sign Contract No: 2020-3123 IGA with the Arizona Department of Water
Resources for funding in an amount not to exceed $25,000 to support the creation and
implementation of the Marana Citizens' Water Academy (Amanda Jones)
Water Business Service Coordinator Amanda Jones provided a PowerPoint overview of
Resolution No. 2021-054 approving and authorizing the Town Manager to sign Contract
No. 2020-3123 IGA with the Arizona Department of Water Resources for funding in an
amount not to exceed $25,000 to support the creation and implementation of the Marana
Citizens' Water Academy. The Arizona Department of Water Resources Water
Management Assistance Program(WMAP) is intended to provide financial and technical
resources to assist water users in the development and implementation of conservation
program facilitate augmentation and renewable water supply utilization and obtain
information on hydraulic conditions and water availability in an Active Management
Area (AMA). (A copy of the presentation is on file in the Town Clerk's Office for review upon
request.)
Council Member Ziegler moved and Council Member Kai second the motion to adopt
Resolution No. 2021-054 approving and authorizing the Town Manager to sign Contract
No. 2020-3123 IGA with the Arizona Department of Water Resources for funding in an
amount not to exceed$25,000 to support the creation and implementation of the Marana
Citizens'Water Academy. Motion passes unanimously, 7-0.
D2 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 this item is a standing item on the agenda throughout the budget
process to provide Mayor and Council an opportunity to bring forward any additional
items it would like Town staff to consider or research as part of the budgeting process.
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)
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Mr. Rozema provided a report on legislative topics of interest to the Town including:
• American Rescue Plan whereby the Town is receiving a significant amount of
money from the federal government—the town still has not received the
additional guidance from the government. However, the Town has received from
the League of Cities and Towns some additional information some additional
things to begin to prepare for receiving those funds.
• There has been little activity on the state level,as there has not been any movement
on bills presented that the Town has been tracking.
o There has been much discussion on the state level related to the budget
regarding a reduction in taxes for the people of Arizona.
o Impacts to that decision would be a reduction in the taxes that the Town
would receive of approximately $1.9M per year.
o The state is looking to establish a flat tax for residents in Arizona. If the state
moves forward with the reduction, it will be a significant loss of revenue to
the Town.
• Staff is seeking discussion or direction by the Council on this matter.
o Possibly drafting a letter of response to the representatives that states the
Town position, or in taking no position.
Vice Mayor Post stated he is not opposed to a flat tax. However, he is curious about the
calculation of a flat tax. Mr. Rozema stated he does not have the answer to that question;
that he can only assume the reduction and a tax cut,there would have to be a reduction—
loss in revenue for the various entities that benefits from that revenue. Vice Mayor Post
stated it would be in his opinion to opt for the flat tax, but to maintain the revenues that
municipalities receive.
Mr. Rozema stated the Town does have a draft letter that he would send to the Council
for its review that does have a statement similar to the opinion of Vice Mayor Post. The
draft letter does not oppose the flat tax; however, it does voice concern over the loss of
revenue. Vice Mayor Post asked whether the Council could bring forward a resolution
that explains its position.
Council Member Ziegler agrees with Vice Mayor Post position. She has requested to
review the draft letter prepared by the Town. Council Member Ziegler stated she agrees
with having a resolution.
Mayor Honea raised a concern with the direction of the discussion on this item, and
deferred to Town Attorney Jane Fairall. Ms. Fairall stated the item provides the Council
the ability to discuss and take action on the item. However, there is no resolution on the
agenda for Council to consider, but Council can direct staff to proceed in the manner as
directed by Council.
Vice Mayor Post moved in support of the flat tax is in opposition to reducing the Town
of Marana revenues.
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Ms. Fairall asked whether it is Council's direction for Town staff to bring back a
resolution at the next Council Meeting. Vice Mayor Post stated yes, if possible.
Council Member Craig stated it would be her preference to state the Council is agnostic
on the merits of a flat tax particularly as the Town does not want its revenues to be
reduced.
Mayor Honea asked whether the Council wish to state that it does not have an issue with
the flat tax; however, Council does have an issue with the community receiving less
revenue.
Vice Mayor Post moved and Council Member Ziegler second the motion in support of the
flat tax is in opposition to reducing the Town of Marana revenues. Motion passes, 5-2.
(Mayor Honea and Council Member Craig, Nay)
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).
E2 Executive Session pursuant to A.R.S. §38-431.03(A)(1) for discussion,
consideration, and possible interviews of candidates for appointment to the Town of
Marana Board of Adjustment.
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 Ziegler second the motion to adjourn the
meeting. Motion passes unanimously, 7-0. Meeting adjourned at 6:50 PM.
CERTIFICATION
I hereby certify that the foregoing are the true and correct minutes of the Marana Town
Council meeting held on April 20, 2021. I further certify that a quorum was present.
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Cherry . Lawson, Town Clerk
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