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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-17-2023 Regular Council Meeting Summary Minutes 66.. MARANA AZ CELEBRATING 45 YEARS MARANA TOWN COUNCIL REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING 11555 W. Civic Center Drive, Marana, Arizona 85653 Council Chambers, January 17, 2023, 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 6:01 PM and directed the Town Clerk to call the roll. All Council Members were present, constituting a quorum. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE/INVOCATION/MOMENT OF SILENCE: Led by Mayor Honea. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Vice Mayor Post moved to approve the agenda as presented. Council Member Kai seconded the motion. Motion passed, 7-0 CALL TO THE PUBLIC PROCLAMATIONS Council Regular Meeting Summary Minutes January 17,2023 Page 1 of 9 PR1 Proclamation recognizing February 2, 2023 as "Optimist Day" (David L. Udall) Town Clerk/Assistant Town Attorney David Udall read the proclamation and Mayor Honea presented it to the recipient. MAYOR AND COUNCIL REPORTS: SUMMARY OF CURRENT EVENTS Mayor Honea said he attended the Governor's first State of the State address with Council Member Officer. He commented on the Special Council Meeting last week related to the multi-generational community center and aquatics center. He also said he spoke at a recent Northwest Republican Club event. MANAGER'S REPORT: SUMMARY OF CURRENT EVENTS Town Manager Terry Rozema reminded the Council of the Concerts in the Courtyard event on Thursday at 5:00 PM and said dog adoptions would be available at the event. He said the Police department is starting another Citizen's Police Academy. Mr. Rozema also commented on several necessary loop closures and on the most recent Real Talk podcast relating to affordable housing. PRESENTATIONS P1 Relating to Transportation: Presentation and discussion regarding the Marana Master Transportation Plan update (Fausto Burruel) Public Works Director/Acting Town Engineer Fausto Burruel introduced this item. A copy of the PowerPoint presentation is on file with the Town Clerk's Office. Mr. Burruel introduced Phillis Davis with Kittleson &Associates,who presented on this item. Ms. Davis said the transportation master plan will set the vision for what transportation in Marana could look like for the next 20 years. Se said the plan will look at vehicles, pedestrians, cyclists, etc., and will help prioritize transportation needs in Marana. She said the transportation master plan is important to start now because a lot has changed since the last plan was completed in 2001, because Marana is rapidly growing, and because there is increased and differing demands on Marana's transportation system.She outlined the study process, project timeline, and public engagement plan, which can be viewed in the PowerPoint slides. Council Member Kai commented that Marana is still agricultural,and that consideration for slow-moving tractors on the roadways and equestrian traffic should be taken into account. Council Regular Meeting Summary Minutes January 17,2023 Page 2 of 9 Vice Mayor Post asked how in-depth the plan would be. Ms. Davis said the plan would generally consider collector roads and above(such as arterials,etc.),but that it would also identify key local streets. Mayor Honea commented that if RTA Next happens, the Cortaro interchange and the Tangerine interchange may be developed through that program. Ms. Davis said that would be taken into account. CONSENT AGENDA Cl Resolution No. 2023-001: Relating to Public Works; approving and authorizing the Mayor to execute an Intergovernmental Agreement between Pima County and the Town of Marana for the Joint Administration of Public Works Projects (Jane Fairall) C2 Resolution No. 2023-002: Relating to Building Safety; approving and authorizing the Mayor to sign an intergovernmental agreement between the Town of Marana and Northwest Fire District for access to the Town's virtual private network(VPN),Laserfiche system, and TRAKiT system (David L. Udall) C3 Resolution No. 2023-003: Relating to Budget; approving a new capital improvement project, the Airport AWOS Upgrade project (AP042), and approving the transfer of up to$410,000.00 in budgeted expense authority from the Airport MIRL,PAPI, Beacon Replacement Lighting project(AP026) in the fiscal year 2022-2023 budget to fund the project (Fausto Burruel) C4 Resolution No. 2023-004: Relating to Development; approving the Final Plat for Villagio Lots 5-7 located north of Tangerine Road and west of Thornydale Road within Section 31, Township 11 South and Range 13 East (Brian D. Varney) C5 Resolution No. 2023-005: Relating to Development; approving a final plat for Boulder Canyon at Dove Mountain, Lots 1-58, and Common Areas "A" (Private Streets), "A-1" (Private Street and Public Pedestrian Trail Access), "B-1" (Public Pedestrian Trail Access and Open Space), "B-2" and "B-3" (Open Space, Utilities, Drainage, Grading and Landscaping) located north of Boulder Bridge Pass approximately one-half mile west of Secret Springs Drive within Section 15, Township 11 South and Range 12 East (Brian D. Varney) C6 Resolution No. 2023-006: Relating to Personnel; authorizing Town staff to send 60-day notice of termination of 457 deferred compensation plan to the ICMA Retirement Corporation and to begin transition process to Nationwide Retirement Solutions 457 plan (Curry Hale) Council Regular Meeting Summary Minutes January 17,2023 Page 3 of 9 C7 Approval of Regular Council Meeting Summary Minutes of December 20, 2022 and of Special Council Meeting Summary Minutes of December 20,2022(David L. Udall) Council Member Ziegler moved to approve the consent agenda. Council Member Comerford seconded the motion. Motion passed 7-0 LIQUOR LICENSES BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES COUNCIL ACTION Al PUBLIC HEARING:Ordinance No.2023.001:Relating to Development;approving a rezoning of approximately 154.5 acres of land generally located between Marana Road and Grier Road, east of Wentz Road from Zone A - Small Lot Zone to R-4 Residential; and approving and authorizing the Mayor to sign the Development Agreement Regarding Streets Development Impact Fee Credits for the Wentz 154 Development Project (Scott S. Radden) Mayor Honea opened the public hearing at 6:30 PM. Senior Planner Scott Radden presented on this item. A copy of the PowerPoint presentation is on file with the Town Clerk's Office. Please see the slides for depictions of the property's location and lot configuration. Mr. Radden explained that the development standards included a maximum of 750 lots with a minimum lot size of 4,000 square feet. The general plan designation is Traditional Neighborhood (2-18 RAC) with a proposed density of 4.85 RAC. The proposed rezoning meets the recreational area requirements. Town Attorney Jane Fairall explained that this ordinance would also approve a development agreement regarding funding for the Marana TI Phase One project and Tangerine Farms Road extension. The development agreement would require the developer to pay an up-front amount of a portion of the development impact fees, with an impact-fee credit for the first 500 lots. Mayor Honea closed the public hearing at 6:34 PM. Mayor Honea commented that he is not in favor of small lots, but will vote for this item. He said he hopes north Marana will not be filled with small-lot developments. Council Regular Meeting Summary Minutes January 17,2023 Page 4 of 9 Council Member Craig asked if the community open space and park space would remain the same even if the number of lots changes. Mr. Radden said they would remain the same. Keri Silvyn with Lazarus & Silvyn, P.C., on behalf of the applicant, said she is comfortable with those numbers. Vice Mayor Post moved to adopt Ordinance No. 2023.001. Council Member Ziegler seconded the motion. Motion passed, 7-0. A2 PUBLIC HEARING: Ordinance No.2023.002: Relating to Development; approving a rezoning of approximately 165 acres of land located east of Interstate 10, east and west of Adonis Road, and approximately 1.2 miles north of Tangerine Road from Zone E (Transportation Corridor)to R-4 (Residential), R-5 (Residential),and MR-1 (Multi-Family Residential); and approving and authorizing the Mayor to sign the Development Agreement Regarding Streets Development Impact Fee Credits for the Stonegate Development Project (Brian Varney) Mayor Honea opened the public hearing at 6:39 PM. Ms. Silvyn said the development agreement associate with this ordinance is ready, but that a principal signer is unavailable. She is requesting a continuance to the February 21, 2023 meeting to ensure the agreement can be signed. Vice Mayor Post said he was ready to move forward with approving the item. Ms.Fairall said that was a possibility, but there was a risk the principal may not agree with the agreement as currently constituted. Pat Johnson, a Marana resident, addressed the Council regarding concerns related to water sufficiency. Mayor Honea explained the Town has plenty of physical water in the aquifer. He said that what is in the newspaper is dealing with water credits needed for future development. Mayor Honea closed the public hearing at 6:45 PM. Council Member Ziegler moved to continue this item to the February 23, 2023 Town Council Meeting. Council Member Kai seconded the motion. Motion passed, 7-0. Later in the meeting, Town Attorney Jane Fairall recommended the Council consider a secondary motion to clarify the date this item was continued to. Council Member Ziegler moved to continue this item to the February 21, 2023 Town Council Meeting. Vice Mayor Post seconded the motion. Motion passed, 7-0. Council Regular Meeting Summary Minutes January 17,2023 Page 5 of 9 A3 PUBLIC HEARING: Resolution No. 2023-007: Relating to Community and Neighborhood Services; approving and authorizing implementation of the Community Development Block Grant Citizen Participation Plan (Lisa Shafer) Mayor Honea opened the public hearing at 6:46 PM. Community & Neighborhood Services Director Lisa Shafer presented on this item. A copy of the PowerPoint presentation is on file with the Town Clerk's Office. Ms. Shafer explained that due to the Town's population growth, the Town may now receive its own Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding directly from the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) instead of through Pima County. As part of that program, the Town must submit a citizen participation plan, among other things. She explained what the CDBG program can be used for, that the Town has hired a consulting group to assist with the citizen participation plan, what the plan consists of in summary form, the plan's objectives, and the consolidated plan development public process. Please see the PowerPoint slides for details. Mayor Honea asked if the number for the Town's CDBG was $216,000 and was concerned with how low that funding amount was compared to surrounding jurisdictions. Ms. Shafer confirmed that was the number and said it may be lower because the Town's median income is higher than surrounding areas. She said the number would be finalized in April. Mayor Honea asked if the money came directly from HUD or if it went through a state allocation. Ms. Shafer said it came directly from HUD. Council Member Ziegler moved to adopt Resolution No. 2023-007. Council Member Officer seconded the motion. Motion passed, 7-0. A4 Resolution No. 2023-008: Relating to Annexation; adopting the Town of Marana Annexation Policy (Jason Angell) Development Services Director Jason Angell presented on this item. A copy of the PowerPoint presentation is on file with the Town Clerk's Office. He said this would be the Town's first written annexation policy, but that it was based on the Town's past and current practices related to annexation. Mr. Angell explained the state law requirements related to annexation, the Town's criteria for evaluating annexations, policy considerations, and a financial impact analysis associated with annexations. Please see the PowerPoint slides for details. Council Member Kai asked if there was an opportunity in this policy for members of the public to address the Council. Mr. Angell said a public hearing was associated with annexation process. He also said that in the past, Town staff has worked with applicants Council Regular Meeting Summary Minutes January 17,2023 Page 6 of 9 internally and brought requests before Council preliminarily to see if there was interest, and, if so, the formal process would then start at that point. Mayor Honea asked if this would be in a written format, and asked if the Council could go outside of the written policy. Mr.Angell confirmed it was in a written format and said the Council could supersede the policy. Council Member Kai moved to adopt Resolution No. 2023-008. Council Member Officer seconded the motion. Motion passed, 7-0. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION/POSSIBLE ACTION 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 (Terry Rozema) Town Manager Terry Rozema introduced this item and explained where things stand with the new legislative session. He highlighted a few bills, including an income tax bill that would negatively impact state-shared revenues, a bill that would allow cities and Towns to meet public posting requirements by posting on their websites instead of through newspapers,and a bill that would allow those running for office to indicate their political affiliation. Vice Mayor Post mentioned a bill relating to the inspection of sober living homes. Mr. Rozema said it was one Town staff had on its radar, but he was not ready to discuss it in detail yet. He said at first glance is appears to allow the Town to do more inspections,but there was more to it that needed to be looked into. Vice Mayor Post recommended the Town look into including other things in the bill as well after it has been looked into. Council Member Ziegler asked if Council Members would be required to list their political affiliation under the proposed bill mentioned above. Mr. Rozema said it was not required, but the bill allowed for it, if desired. Mayor Honea commented that Senator Justine Wadsack called him to follow up on the Town's priorities discussed at the December 20, 2022 Special Council Meeting. D2 Relating to Budget; discussion, direction, and possible action regarding development of the fiscal year 2023/2024 budget, including proposed budget initiatives and expenditures (Terry Rozema) Council Regular Meeting Summary Minutes January 17,2023 Page 7 of 9 Mr. Rozema explained this would be a standing item while the budget for the next fiscal year is being developed. There was no feedback from the Council at this time. D3 Resolution No. 2023-009: Relating to Administration; approving and authorizing the Mayor to execute the Town Manager's Employment Agreement between the Town of Marana and Terry S. Rozema (Jane Fairall) Vice Mayor Post moved to go into executive session on Items E2 and E3. Council Member Ziegler seconded the motion. Motion passed, 7-0. (An executive session on Items E2 and E3 was held, beginning at 7:16 PM and ending at 8:19 PM.] Once back in open session, the following occurred: Vice Mayor Post moved to file an administrative claim as discussed in executive session. Council Member Comerford seconded the motion. Motion passed, 7-0. Vice Mayor Post moved to offer a one-year contract to Mr. Rozema with a 6%pay raise, all other terms and conditions remaining the same. Council Member Ziegler seconded the motion. Motion passed, 7-0. Mr. Rozema thanked the Council. 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)(3) and (4) for discussion or consultation with the Town's attorneys and to instruct the Town's representatives concerning the litigation entitled In Re:AFFF Products Liability Litigation, MDL No. 2873, currently pending in the United States District Court for the District of South Carolina, related to the potential recovery of costs to remedy water quality issues resulting from perfluorinated compounds contamination. Council Regular Meeting Summary Minutes January 17,2023 Page 8 of 9 E3 Executive Session pursuant to A.R.S. §38-431.03 (A)(1) to discuss the employment of Town Manager Terry Rozema, including discussion of the terms of the Town Manager's Employment Agreement. 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). Mayor Honea asked for future agenda items. There were no future agenda items. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Honea asked for a motion to adjourn the meeting. Vice Mayor Post moved to adjourn the meeting. Council Member Kai seconded the motion. Motion passed, 7-0. Meeting Adjourned at 8:21 PM CERTIFICATION I hereby certify that the forgoing are the true and correct minutes of the Marana Town Council meeting held on January 17, 2023. I further certify that a quorum was present. David L. Udall, Town Clerk 44)< 6. MARANA AZ ESTABLISHED 1977 Council Regular Meeting Summary Minutes January 17,2023 Page 9 of 9