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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2011 03.14 City Council Work Session Agenda PpP.CHf JN O = f o �i o_f.ylpache Junction z Home of the Superstition IS'ioiintuins ARrzptyP APACHE JUNCTION CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 300 EAST SUPERSTITION BOULEVARD APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA 85219 Monday, March 14, 2011 7:00 PM AGENDA 1. CALL TO ORDER. 2. ROLL CALL. 3. PRESENTATION AND DISCUSSION ON PINAL COUNTY REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION PLAN BY THE CENTRAL ARIZONA ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS(CAAG). Brian Tapp, CAAG's Executive Director,and Jack Tomasik, Director of Regional Planning,will provide an overview of the Pinal County Regional Transportation Plan. 4. PRESENTATION AND DISCUSSION ON THE DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF A DOWNTOWN BRAND AND WAYFINDING SIGNAGE. The Downtown Redevelopment and Implementation Strategy adopted by the city council with the approval of Resolution No 10-34 recommended specific goals and strategies geared toward fostering revitalization in the downtown The strategy calls for adopting a consistent brand for the downtown that can be used in promotion,public improvements,wayfinding signage,business recruitment,special events and enhancing the area's image Staff will be presenting some concepts that have been created and will seek to get clarification on which of the concepts we should move forward with and further develop Additionally,the concept for the wayfinding signage will be presented by David Brant with Ash Tree Studios who worked on this as a component of the Downtown strategy with G&G Consulting i. DISCUSSION ON PROMOTING PUBLIC ART AS UNIQUE FEATURES IN DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT. The Downtown Redevelopment and Implementation Strategy adopted by the city council with the approval of Resolution No 10-34 recommended specific goals and strategies geared toward fostering revitalization in the downtown The strategy calls for promoting pubic art and local artists as a unique feature of public and private downtown development and for creating a unique niche in the downtown. Staff would like council feedback on the concept being considered to involve the local arts community on near and long-term projects. 6. DISCUSSION OF AMENDMENT TO EXISTING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION AND ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE(CONTRACT NUMBER R016-10-01). Staff will discuss amending the current agreement between the City of Apache Junction and Arizona Department of Commerce(ADOC)to extend its term for six months. Extension will allow city to use the balance of grant monies awarded in late 2009 for energy efficiency and conservation improvement projects to city facilities 7. DISCUSSION ON RESOLUTION NO. 11-07:DECLARING AND ADOPTING THE RESULTS OF THE MARCH 8,2011 PRIMARY ELECTION AND RECALL ELECTION. This resolution serves as the"Canvass of Votes"for the city primary election and recall election on March 8,2011 8. ADJOURNMENT. Copies of this agenda and additional information regarding any of the items listed above may be obtained from the City Clerk's office. 300 East Su ,tition Boulevard,Apache Junction,AZ Monday through Friday,8.00 a.m to 5'00 p m ,excluding holidays If any person with a disability needs any type of accommodation,please notify the Human Resources Office,at (480)474-2617 or(480) 983-0095 (TDD)at least 72 hours prior to the scheduled time PgACkfv ° . 0= City of Apache junction Home of the ,S;q e;:ctition IW olttltaj11s 4Rizotlf.)) a Print TO: City Manager's Office FROM: Bryant Powell, Assistant City Manager DATE: March 14,2011 Agenda Type : Work Session Agenda Council Priority Focus Area: Community Infrastructure TITLE OF AGENDA ITEM: PRESENTATION AND DISCUSSION ON PINAL COUNTY REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION PLAN BY THE CENTRAL ARIZONA ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS (CAAG). ACTION REQUESTED: Presentation and Discussion DISCUSSION/ BACKGROUND INFORMATION: Brian Tapp, CAAG's Executive Director, and Jack Tomasik, Director of Regional Planning, will provide an overview of the Pinal County Regional Transportation Plan FISCAL IMPACT: Budgetary Approval Not Required OPTIONS/ALTERNATIVES: RECOMMENDATION: ATTACHMENTS: Click to download No Attachments Available ° 2b� City of Apache Junction U �Z Home o/ the .S~ll/eJchtto11 Mountains Print TO: City Manager's Office FROM: Janine Solley, Business Advocate DATE: March 14, 2011 Agenda Type : Work Session Agenda Council Priority Focus Area: Community Development TITLE OF AGENDA ITEM: PRESENTATION AND DISCUSSION ON THE DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF A DOWNTOWN BRAND AND WAYFINDING SIGNAGE. ACTION REQUESTED: Presentation and Discussion DISCUSSION/ BACKGROUND INFORMATION: The Downtown Redevelopment and Implementation Strategy adopted by the city council with the approval of Resolution No. 10-34 recommended specific goals and strategies geared toward fostering revitalization in the downtown. The strategy calls for adopting a consistent brand for the downtown that can be used in promotion, public improvements, wayfinding signage, business recruitment, special events and enhancing the area's image Staff will be presenting some concepts that have been created and will seek to get clarification on which of the concepts we should move forward with and further develop. Additionally, the concept for the wayfinding signage will be presented by David Brant with Ash Tree Studios who worked on this as a component of the Downtown strategy with G&G Consulting. FISCAL IMPACT: OPTIONS/ALTERNATIVES: RECOMMENDATION: ATTACHMENTS: Click to download No Attachments Available 9ACkF� _. city o,f Apache junction Home of the Sipet:ctition Mountains ountains E Print TO: City Manager's Office FROM: Janine Solley, Business Advocate DATE: March 14,2011 Agenda Type : Work Session Agenda Council Priority Focus Area: Community Development TITLE OF AGENDA ITEM: DISCUSSION ON PROMOTING PUBLIC ART AS UNIQUE FEATURES IN DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT. ACTION REQUESTED: Presentation and Discussion DISCUSSION/ BACKGROUND INFORMATION: The Downtown Redevelopment and Implementation Strategy adopted by the city council with the approval of Resolution No. 10-34 recommended specific goals and strategies geared toward fostering revitalization in the downtown The strategy calls for promoting pubic art and local artists as a unique feature of public and private downtown development and for creating a unique niche in the downtown. Staff would like council feedback on the concept being considered to involve the local arts community on near and long-term projects. FISCAL IMPACT: Budgetary Approval Not Required OPTIONS/ALTERNATIVES: RECOMMENDATION: ATTACHMENTS: Click to download No Attachments Available Pp ACHE�G 01, ° Oo City o,f Apache Junction Home of the .Superctttron Mountains Print TO: City Manager's Office FROM: Shane Kiesow, Public Works Manager DATE: March 14, 2011 Agenda Type : Work Session Agenda Council Priority Focus Area: Additional Item Outside Scope of Identified Council Priorities TITLE OF AGENDA ITEM: DISCUSSION OF AMENDMENT TO EXISTING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION AND ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (CONTRACT NUMBER R016-10-01). ACTION REQUESTED: Presentation and Discussion DISCUSSION/ BACKGROUND INFORMATION: Staff will discuss amending the current agreement between the City of Apache Junction and Arizona Department of Commerce (ADOC) to extend its term for six months Extension will allow city to use the balance of grant monies awarded in late 2009 for energy efficiency and conservation improvement projects to city facilities. FISCAL IMPACT: Budgetary Approval Not Required OPTIONS/ALTERNATIVES: RECOMMENDATION: Discussion ATTACHMENTS: Click to download ADOC Memo to Council ADOC Amendment p,c1r PQ ✓ y Public Works Department z City of Apache 40,ZooP Junction Home of the Superstition Mountains Date. March 3, 2011 To: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council Through: George Hoffman, City Manager Giao Pham, Interim Public Works Director From. Shane Kiesow, Public Works Manager Subject. Amendment to Agreement with Arizona Department of Commerce In late 2009 the City of Apache Junction was awarded an EECBG grant totaling approximately $171,000 00 for energy efficiency and conservation projects for its city-owned facilities Subsequent to the award was an Agreement/Contract entered into by the City and ADOC in March 2010. This amendment will add an additional six (6) months to the Agreement to allow these monies and planned projects to be concluded. This item is planned for a quick turnaround for March 15th regular session consent due to the current contract term ending March 2, 2011. 575 E Baseline Avenue, Apache Junction,AZ 85219 • Voice (480) 982-1055 • FAX (480)983-5752 or(480) 982-8005 el 144> Contract Amendment ARIZONA DEPARTMENT 404.11 Contractor Name and Address: -' s, OF COMMERCE n.rA ` City of Apache Junction PIO�.; �'� The cute?for �l"•,.7_ .1 300 E. Superstition Blvd econom�cadVance e?�'. f" ► Apache Junction AZ 85119 1700 W.Washington, Suite B-32 Contract Number: R016-10-01 Phoenix,Arizona 85007 Amendment Number 1 This contract is amended as follows: ... 1. In accordance with the contract Special Terms and Conditions,paragraph 1.Term of Contract,the term of this contract is extended to September 30,2011 2. Projects specified in Exhibit A of the contract must be an eligible EECBG activity. 3. The Project Budget(s)for each Activity has specific line items for EECBG Project Funding,EECBG Budget for Administration EECBG Budget for Technical Assistance and the Total EECBG Funding. The amount for Total EECBG Funding shall be considered to be a fixed amount. The amounts listed, if any,for EECBG Project Fundmg,EECBG Budget for Administration EECBG Budget for Technical Assistance shall be considered as estimates that are not fixed. As long as the total amount for Administration does not exceed 10%of the Total Funding and Technical Assistance does not exceed 20%of the Total Funding,the Contractor may expend funds that are in the best interest of accomplishing the proposed Activity(s) The Contractor shall report to the EECBG Program Administrator the actual expenses incurred in the specific budget line items 4 Contractor shall provide weekly progress reports to the EECBG Program Administrator.Progress report forms can be found at http•//www.azcommerce com/Energy/EECBG.htm and may be submitted via email weekly. Any concerns regarding project progress will be noted in writing to the project manager,city manager and mayor .0. 5 Reference Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance(CFDA)#81.128 in regards to this contract ALL OTHER PROVISIONS OF THE CONTRACT SHALL REMAIN IN THEIR ENTIRETY VENDOR HEREBY ACKNOWLEDGES RECEIPT THE ABOVE REFERENCED AMENDMENT IS AND UNDERSTANDING OF THE ABOVE HEREBY EXECUTED ON BEHALF OF THE AMENDMENT. ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE BY SIGNATURE DATE page 1 of L SIGNATURE DATE DON CARDON,DIRECTOR Or Authorized Representative *gACHE 2�= City of lache junction Home of the ,Siiperctition Mountains 4Plzoo* a Print TO: City Manager's Office FROM: Kathy Connelly, City Clerk DATE: March 14,2011 Agenda Type : Work Session Agenda Council Priority Focus Area: Required by Federal Law or State Statute TITLE OF AGENDA ITEM: DISCUSSION ON RESOLUTION NO. 11-07. DECLARING AND ADOPTING THE RESULTS OF THE MARCH 8, 2011 PRIMARY ELECTION AND RECALL ELECTION. ACTION REQUESTED: Presentation and Discussion DISCUSSION/ BACKGROUND INFORMATION: This resolution serves as the "Canvass of Votes"for the city primary election and recall election on March 8, 2011. FISCAL IMPACT: Budgetary Approval Not Required OPTIONS!ALTERNATIVES: RECOMMENDATION: ATTACHMENTS: Click to download 0 cover memo OM*, AlMil P4ACHF • (P � ' �� �ze�ter u��i�y1� Home of the Superstition Mountains 4Rt a%4P FEBRUARY 22, 2011 MEMORANDUM TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS THROUGH: GEORGE R. HOFFMAN, CITY MANAGER l FROM. KATHLEEN CONNELLY, CITY CLERK \L.� SUBJECT. AGENDA ITEM FOR MARCH 14 WORK SESSION AND MARCH 15 REGULAR MEETING (RESOLUTION NO. 11-07 CANVASS OF VOTES) Arizona Revised Statutes §16-642 (A) requires that the appropriate governing body (City Council) convene not less than six days nor more than twenty days following an election for purposes of canvassing the returns of the election The information that should be contained in the canvass of votes includes the total number of ballots cast, the number of ballots to be verified, the number of voters determined to be ineligible, the number of votes cast for each candidate and the names of those elected at the primary election and, if applicable, the names of those running in r. the general election and the number of votes cast both for an against any ballot proposition Even though the law does not specify that the canvass must be in the form of a resolution, this has been the accepted format in Apache Junction as well as most other Arizona cities and towns Upon the filing of any outstanding post-primary Campaign Contribution and Expenditure Reports, certificates of nomination will be provided to the appropriate candidates Certificates of Election will be provided to the successful individuals when they take office in June or sooner for anyone newly elected in conjunction with the recall portion of the election Please contact me if you have any questions. • Voice(480)982-8002 • FAX(480)982-7018•TDD(480)983-0095 • vww.ajcity net 300 E Superstition Boulevard, Apache Junction.AZ 85219