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APACHE JUNCTION CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION
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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.
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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:
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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:
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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:
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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:
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ADOC Memo to Council
ADOC Amendment
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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.
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Contract Number: R016-10-01 Phoenix,Arizona 85007
Amendment Number 1
This contract is amended as follows:
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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
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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:
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MEMORANDUM TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS
THROUGH: GEORGE R. HOFFMAN, CITY MANAGER
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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.
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