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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2015-07-07 City Council Regular MinutesCITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING JULY 7, 2015 The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Apache Junction, Arizona, was held on July 7, 2015, at the Apache Junction City Council Chambers pursuant to the notice required by law. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Insalaco called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. INVOCATION Councilmember Wilson gave the Invocation. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Vice Mayor Barker led the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL Councilmembers Present:Mayor Insalaco Vice Mayor Barker Councilmember Evans Councilmember Rizzi Councilmember Serdy Councilmember Waldron Councilmember Wilson Staff Present:City Manager Bryant Powell City Clerk Kathleen Connelly City Attorney Joel Stern Public Safety Director Tom Kelly Parks and Recreation Director Jeff Bell Library Director Spencer Paden Development Services Director Larry Kirch Assistant to the City Manager Matt Busby REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL JULY 7, 2015 PAGE 1 OF 10 Others Present:Economic Development Administrator Janine Solley Recreation Superintendent Liz Langenbach ACCEPTANCE OF CONSENT AGENDA )Vice Mayor Barker MOVED THAT THE CONSENT AGENDA BE ACCEPTED AS PRESENTED; AND THAT APPROVAL BE GIVEN FOR THE CONTRACT FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT SERVICES BETWEEN THE GREATER PHOENIX ECONOMIC COUNCIL AND THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION IN THE AMOUNT OF $21,609.00; AND THAT COUNCILMEMBER SERDY BE REAPPOINTED AS REPRESENTATIVE OF THE COUNCIL TO THE GREATER PHOENIX ECONOMIC COUNCIL BOARD OF DIRECTORS; AND THAT APPROVAL BE GIVEN FOR THE APACHE JUNCTION COMMUNICATION PLAN; AND THAT RECEIPT OF THE ANNUAL REPORT OF THE APACHE JUNCTION PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2014-2015 BE ACKNOWLEDGED; AND THAT THE AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR PW2015-06, CRACK SEALING MAINTENANCE IN VARIOUS LOCATIONS IN PARTIAL FULFILLMENT OF THE FISCAL YEAR 2015-2016 STREET MAINTENANCE PLAN, BE AWARDED TO ACE ASPHALT THROUGH MOHAVE COOPERATIVE CONTRACT #14Y -ACE -0317 FOR A TOTAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $248,798.06; AND THAT AUTHORIZATION BE GIVEN TO THE MAYOR TO SIGN THE CONTRACT PENDING FINAL APPROVAL AS TO FORM BY THE CITY ATTORNEY; AND THAT A CLERICAL CORRECTION FOR THE PAYMENT AMOUNT IN SECTION 16 OF THE SEPARATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN GEORGE R. HOFFMAN AND THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION APPROVED BY COUNCIL ON JUNE 16, 2015 BE RATIFIED; AND THAT RESOLUTION NO. 15-19, A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA, EXPRESSING ITS COMMITMENT TO ADVANCE DIVERSITY IN THE CITY'S ORGANIZATION AND COMMUNITY, BE APPROVED. Councilmember Rizzi SECONDED THE MOTION. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL JULY 7, 2015 PAGE 2 OF 10 VOTE:Unanimous. The motion carried. AWARDS, PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS Sponsorship/Partnership Programs Coordinator Roger Hacker commented on a public safety issue dealing with animals in the community.A number of organizations have stepped forward to sponsor funds to fill that need.He requested Councilmember Wilson address it further. Councilmember Wilson commented they have a lot of equines in the community with the potential for an event putting a large animal into a situation in need of rescue.He and his wife attended a large animal rescue technical training class a few years ago. It shows how to address the issue safely for the animal and the people involved.He commented on a trailer accident that occurred a few years ago.Members of the police department, animal control and the fire district wish to attend the class. Local equine organizations, a resident and a local equine business have stepped forward to help with the cost.They have received enough funds to send five individuals to the class.He asked Mr. Hacker to introduce the people making the donations. Sponsorship/Partnership Programs Coordinator Roger Hacker introduced Rich Sterba, president of the Arizona Mounted Rangers, who presented a personal donation of $500 in honor of his deceased wife.Mr. Sterba commented on his reason for his donation. Sponsorship/Partnership Programs Coordinator Roger Hacker introduced Paula Smith, owner of Crazy Horse Saddle Shop, who presented a donation of $250 for training one police officer and commented on her reason for her donation. Sponsorship/Partnership Programs Coordinator Roger Hacker introduced Steve McClintock from East Valley Back Country Horsemen, who presented a donation of $250 and commented on what his nonprofit organization does. Sponsorship/Partnership Programs Coordinator Roger Hacker commented the Friends of Apache Junction Board of Directors were REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL JULY 7, 2015 PAGE 3 OF 10 happy to have a part in this and make it happen.He introduced Darryl Cross of the Superstition Horsemen's Association, who presented a donation of $250 and commented on their support for the community. Chief Bourgeois of the Superstition Fire and Medical District stated he was thankful for the donations.As a horse owner himself, he appreciated the value of the'training.They are low frequency, high risk events, being high risk to the animals and the rescuers.They do not do this very well and there has been limited training in these rescues.They are anxious to put some of their rescuers through the training.He thanked the community for coming together on this. Councilmember Wilson commented they are working on another organization that was not able to finalize everything last night.They are trying to work on one more as well. Public Safety Director Tom Kelly stated he wanted to thank Councilmember Wilson for contacting him to talk about the training and putting the department in that direction.They have been talking about this type of training for some officers for the last couple of years so that not only the equine but the officers do not get injured during these situations.He thanked the various donators and accepted the funds for the training. He added it is nice to see the community come together to support the first responders. Sponsorship/Partnership Programs Coordinator Roger Hacker stated it is very good to work in a generous community like Apache Junction and Gold Canyon.The support they get for many projects is very warm and heartfelt. ANNOUNCEMENT OF CURRENT EVENTS Mayor Insalaco thanked everyone for making this year's Fourth of July celebration one of the best ever.Parks and recreation did a great job planning activities for all ages.The fireworks this year outdid all the previous years, made possible by Republic Services for the last six years.He thanked them for their ongoing support over the years. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL JULY 7, 2015 PAGE 4 OF 10 Councilmember Wilson commented one of the events during the Fourth was the council members in the hole -in -the -wall with wet sponges being thrown at them.He read a letter from the Kiwanis Club thanking the council members that participated in that booth. Councilmember Serdy commented he is extremely proud of the committee of volunteers that put on the Lost Dutchman Marathon, recently recognized at the Governor's Conference on Tourism. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT City Manager Bryant Powell commented on the next Lost Dutchman Marathon.He requested a video presentation of the Lost Dutchman Marathon be shown. Recreation Superintendent Liz Langenbach stated she had been honored to work as liaison to the Lost Dutchman Marathon Committee.She went to the awards gala with board members of the Lost Dutchman Marathon and observed the response the marathon received.While the money raised was down this year compared to previous years, they raised $50,000 and have raised over $447,000 since their inception in 2002.She introduced the committee members of the Lost Dutchman Marathon, Inc. Councilmember Serdy requested the camera zoom in on the award, a continuous strand of copper in a horse shape by the famous artist Ben Nighthorse.The award is from the Arizona Department of Tourism's Governor's Tourism Award for Special Events -Rural. Vice Mayor Barker thanked Recreation Superintendent Liz Langenbach and the committee for everything they have done for the marathon and the community. Mayor Insalaco commented this is the first official meeting of the new city manager. City Manager Bryant Powell read some communications from residents regarding the new communication plan, the police department and the Fourth of July Celebration.He thanked everyone for their hard work on the Fourth and was thankful the library report was approved. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL JULY 7, 2015 PAGE 5 OF 10 PUBLIC HEARINGS None. OLD BUSINESS None. NEW BUSINESS RESOLUTION NO. 15-25, COMMITTING LOCAL FUNDS AS LEVERAGE FOR FISCAL YEAR 2015 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT AND STATE SPECIAL PROJECT APPLICATIONS )Grants Administrator Heather Patel briefed the council on the item. Councilmember Waldron asked if one of the grants is competitive. Grants Administrator Heather Patel stated the State Special Project is a competitive one. They give a very high point allocation to those that commit leverage.The more that is committed, the more points are given.Any commitment of leverage here, if an application is not awarded, the city is not committed on for those funds anymore. Councilmember Waldron commented the city will get the Community Development Block Grant funds. Grants Administrator Heather Patel stated those are considered an entitlement to the community so long as we submit a valid application and the project is completed as required.It is sort of guaranteed. Mayor Insalaco closed the discussion with no further comments and called for a motion. Councilmember Waldron MOVED THAT RESOLUTION NO. 15-25, A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL JULY 7, 2015 PAGE 6 OF 10 COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA, COMMITTING LOCAL FUNDS AS LEVERAGE FOR FISCAL YEAR 2015 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT ("CDBG") AND STATE SPECIAL PROJECTS ("SSP") APPLICATIONS, BE APPROVED. Vice Mayor Barker SECONDED THE MOTION. VOTE:Unanimous. The motion carried. DIRECTION TO STAFF None. SELECTION OF MEETING DATES, TIMES, LOCATIONS, AND PURPOSES City Manager Bryant Powell stated August 25 is an opportunity to meet with the Queen Creek Town Council.In years past they have met with different communities that are close by.About a month ago they set the date as August 5 but Queen Creek cannot do that date.They have been told that August 25 would be an evening that would work for them. Vice Mayor Barker asked where they were proposing to have this. City Manager Bryant Powell stated at the multi-gen recreational center. Vice Mayor Barker asked at what time. City Manager Bryant Powell stated that is the council's decision.They have been looking at 6:00 p.m. or 6:30 p.m.They can meet together, eat, and have two or three general items that impact both communities. Mayor Insalaco called for a motion. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL JULY 7, 2015 PAGE 7 OF 10 Vice Mayor Barker MOVED THAT A JOINT MEETING OF COMMON COMMUNITY INTERESTS BETWEEN THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION CITY COUNCIL AND THE TOWN OF QUEEN CREEK TOWN COUNCIL BE HELD AT 6:00 P.M. ON AUGUST 25, 2015 AT THE MULTI- GENERATIONAL CENTER. Councilmember Wilson SECONDED THE MOTION. VOTE:Unanimous. The motion carried. Vice Mayor Barker MOVED THAT AN EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 5:45 P.M. AND A WORK SESSION AT 7:00 P.M. BE HELD ON MONDAY, JULY 20, 2015, IN THE CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE ROOM AND CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS RESPECTIVELY; AND THAT AN EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 5:45 P.M. BE HELD ON TUESDAY, JULY 21, 2015, IN THE CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE ROOM. Councilmember Rizzi SECONDED THE MOTION. VOTE:Unanimous. The motion carried. CALL TO THE PUBLIC Mr. Doug Coleman, 1474 S. Royal Palm, Apache Junction, addressed the council regarding the wonderful celebration on the Fourth of July, the improvement of Apache Trail and to congratulate new City Manager Bryant Powell and thank George Hoffman for his years of service. Mr. George Schroeder, 2444 W. Virginia, Apache Junction, addressed the council regarding watching the fireworks and his objection to the appointment of Bryant Powell as city manager. ADJOURNMENT )Mayor Insalaco adjourned the meeting at 7:50 p.m. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL JULY 7, 2015 PAGE 8 OF 10 Consent Agenda Items are as follows: 1. Consideration of acceptance of agenda. 2. Consideration of approval of minutes of special meeting of June 15, 2015. 3. Consideration of approval of minutes of regular meeting of June 16, 2015. 4. Consideration of approval of the Greater Phoenix Economic Council (GPEC) contract for economic development services in the amount of $21,609 and appointment of a member of the council as the City of Apache Junction representative to the GPEC Board of Directors. 5. Consideration of approval of the City of Apache Junction Communication Plan. 6. Acknowledge receipt of the Annual Report of the Apache Junction Public Library Board of Trustees for Fiscal Year 2014-2015. 7. Consideration of award of contract to Ace Asphalt for the street maintenance crack -seal work in various locations in partial fulfillment of the Fiscal Year 2015-2016 Street Maintenance Plan. 8. Ratification of clerical correction for the payment amount in Section 16 of the Separation Agreement between the City of Apache Junction and George R. Hoffman approved by council on June 16, 2015. 9. Consideration of Resolution No. 15-19, formally expressing the mayor and city council's commitment to advance diversity in the organization and community. ACCEPTED THIS 21ST DAY OF JULY, 2015, BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA. SIGNED AND ATTESTED TO THIS 21ST DAY OF JULY, 2015. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL JULY 7, 2015 PAGE 9 OF 10 ATTEST: KATHLEEN CONNELLY City Clerk CITY COUNCIL MINUTES CERTIFICATION I hereby certify that the foregoing minutes are a true and correct copy of the minutes of the regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Apache Junction, Arizona, held on the 7th day of July, 2015.I further certify that the meeting was duly called and held and that a quorum was present. Dated this 13th day of July, 2015. KATHLEEN CONNELLY City Clerk REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL JULY 7, 2015 PAGE 10 OF 10