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Home My WebLink About12-19-2023 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, December 19, 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 6:00 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 Mayor Honea asked for a motion to approve the agenda. Council Member Ziegler moved to approve the agenda as presented. Council Member Officer seconded the motion. Motion passed, 7-0. CALL TO THE PUBLIC PROCLAMATIONS Regular Council Meeting Summary Minutes December 19,2023 Page 1 of 6 MAYOR AND COUNCIL REPORTS: SUMMARY OF CURRENT EVENTS Council Member Ziegler welcomed back Marana Chief of Police Jeffrey Pridgett from his time at the FBI Academy. Council Member Comerford encouraged everyone to love their families during the holiday season and wished everyone a Merry Christmas. She also expressed gratitude for the great work on the Christmas tree lighting. Mayor Honea commented on a ribbon cutting that took place at Jerimiah's Italian Ice and said the Italian ice was really good there. He also wished everyone a Merry Christmas. MANAGER'S REPORT: SUMMARY OF CURRENT EVENTS Town Manager Terry Rozema said the Town issued 60 single-family residential permits so far for the month of December. Last December, there were 57 total permits issued. He provided an update on the Community Center and Aquatics Facility construction. He commented on a grant the Parks and Recreation Department received for monies to purchase new weightlifting equipment at the Senior Center and highlighted a new podcast related to improvements on Tangerine Road. Mr. Rozema also praised Chief Pridgett for his completion of the three-month FBI Academy and for becoming the first Police Chief from Marana who rose through the ranks of the Marana Police Department. He invited Chief Pridgett to say a few words. Chief Pridgett said it was an honor for him to serve in this capacity and thanked Mr. Rozema for his mentoring over the last decade or more and presented him with a challenge coin. PRESENTATIONS P1 Relating to Economic Development and Tourism; presentation providing an update on recent tourism strategy and activity (Stefanie Boe) Tourism and Marketing Manager Stefanie Boe presented on this item. A copy of the presentation slides is on file with the Town Clerk's Office. Ms.Boe summarized what she and Discover Marana have been working on over the last year, current partnerships and projects, and future plans and trends. For more information, including images and statistics, please see the detailed presentation slides. Regular Council Meeting Summary Minutes December 19,2023 Page 2 of 6 Mayor Honea praised Ms. Boe's presentation and her work. Council Member Ziegler agreed and requested more restaurants in the Town. Ms. Boe said she is hopeful to see more progress on attracting new restaurants to the Town in 2024. P2 Relating to Parks and Recreation; presentation regarding the Professional Service Leadership and Lifeguarding Collaboration with MUSD and Pima County (Wayne Barnett) Deputy Parks and Recreation Director Wayne Barnett presented on this item. A copy of the presentation slides is on file with the Town Clerk's Office. Mr. Barnett explained that the new Aquatics Facility will require between 40 and 50 lifeguards during the summer months and 10-20 lifeguards year-round. Currently the Town hires around 8-9 lifeguards each summer. He also highlighted that there is a lifeguard shortage that started in 2020 and is continuing. To address the need, the Town plans to partner with Marana Unified School District and Pima County in order to provide a 13-week course on professional service leadership and lifesaving at Marana High School to prepare high school students to work as lifeguards. An agreement is currently in the works and will be brought before the Council on January 16, 2024. Clarifying questions were asked and answered during the presentation. For more information, including details about the program, please see the presentation slides. Council Member Ziegler asked if the Town has hired someone to run the Community Center and Aquatics Facility. Mr. Barnett explained Town staff are currently engaged in the recruitment process for a superintendent. Mayor Honea asked if the Marana Pool at Oro Mae Ham Park would remain open after the Community Center and Aquatics Facility is completed. Mr. Barnett explained the current plan is to close that pool. Mayor Honea praised the proposed partnership and presentation. CONSENT AGENDA C1 Resolution No. 2023-122: Relating to Development; approving a release of assurances for Gladden Farms Block 31 Lots 1 - 115 & Common Areas "A-1"-"A-9" & "B- 1"-"B-3" and accepting public roadways, water, and sewer improvements for maintenance (Jason Angell) Regular Council Meeting Summary Minutes December 19,2023 Page 3 of 6 C2 Resolution No. 2023-123: Relating to Development; approving a release of assurances for Gladden Farms Block 37 Lots 1 - 212 & Common Areas "A" & "B" and accepting public roadways, water, and sewer improvements for maintenance (Jason Angell) C3 Resolution No. 2022-124: Relating to Development; accepting public improvements for maintenance for QuikTrip Store #1474, located at 6555 W. Twin Peaks Rd. (Jason Angell) C4 Resolution No. 2023-125: Relating to the Marana Regional Airport; approving and authorizing the Town Manager to execute an Airport Development Reimburseable Grant Agreement in the amount of$20,854.00 between the State of Arizona,by and through the Department of Transportation (ADOT), and the Town of Marana for the purpose of aiding in financing the Air Traffic Control Tower Environmental Assessment project (Grant No. E4FSS 01E) (Melissa Weimer) C5 Resolution No. 2023-126: Relating to Parks and Recreation; approving and authorizing the Mayor to execute a Facility Use and In-Kind Support and Assistance Agreement between the Town of Marana and Interfaith Community Services (Jim Conroy) C6 Resolution No. 2023-127: Relating to Personnel; approving and adopting amendments to the Town's Personnel Policies and Procedures, revising Chapter 3 - Classification and Compensation, by amending Sections 3-11-1 "Eligibility" and 3-11-2 "Severance Benefits" (Curry C. Hale) C7 Resolution No.2023-128: Relating to Public Works;approving and authorizing the Mayor to execute amendment number 1 to the intergovernmental agreement between the Regional Transportation Authority and the Town of Marana for construction of improvements for Tangerine Road—I-10 to approximately Marana Tech Drive (Jane Fairall) C8 Resolution No. 2023-129: Relating to Tourism; approving and authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement between the Town of Marana and Tucson Bicycle Classic regarding participation in and financial support of the time trial stage of the Tucson Bicycle Classic (Stefanie Boe) C9 Resolution No. 2023-130: Relating to Water;approving and authorizing the Mayor to sign the First Amendment to Town of Marana Agreement for Construction of Water Facilities Under Private Contract for Twin Peaks Crossings (David L. Udall) Regular Council Meeting Summary Minutes December 19,2023 Page 4 of 6 C10 Resolution No. 2023-131: Relating to Water;approving and authorizing the Mayor to sign an Agreement for Construction of Water Facilities Under Private Contract for The Safford Apartments (David L. Udall) C11 Approval of Regular Council Meeting Summary Minutes of December 5, 2023 (David L. Udall) Vice Mayor Post moved to approve the consent agenda. Council Member Kai seconded the motion. Motion passed, 7-0. LIQUOR LICENSES BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES COUNCIL ACTION Al Resolution No.2023-132: Relating to Intergovernmental Relations;adopting a 2024 Town of Marana Legislative Policy Priority Program and authorizing and directing those authorized to lobby on behalf of the Town of Marana to represent and pursue it(Andrea De La Cruz) Assistant to the Town Manager Andrea De La Cruz presented on this item. A copy of the presentation slides is on file with the Town Clerk's Office. Ms. De La Cruz explained that each year prior to the start of the State's Legislative Session, the Town adopts a legislative policy priority program to help guide lobbying efforts at the State Legislature. She said Town staff reviewed the 2023 policy program and there were no significant changes recommended. She said one additional priority was recommended, which was to support initiatives that expand access to high-speed internet service. For more information, please see the presentation slides. Council Member Ziegler moved to adopt Resolution No. 2023-132. Council Member Officer seconded the motion. Motion passed, 7-0. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION/POSSIBLE ACTION 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. Regular Council Meeting Summary Minutes December 19,2023 Page 5 of 6 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). Mayor Honea asked for any future agenda items. There were no requests to add 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 6:49 PM. CERTIFICATION I hereby certify that the foregoing are the true and correct minutes of the regular Town Council meetin h member 19, 2023. I further certify that a quorum was present. David L. Udall, Town Clerk MARANA AZ ESTABLISHED 1977 Regular Council Meeting Summary Minutes December 19,2023 Page 6 of 6