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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2013 11.19 City Council Regular Agenda �'''`i�►1,. Meeting location City of Apache Junction, Arizona City Council Chambers at City Hall Agenda 300E Superstition Blvd r y Apache Junction,AZ 85119 City Council Meeting www ajcity net Ph (480)982-8002 Tuesday,November 19,2013 7 00 PM City Council Chambers A CALL TO ORDER B INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE C. ROLL CALL D CONSENT AGENDA The council may, at this time, take single action on any or all items listed as consent agenda items These may include, but are not limited to, acceptance of agenda, acceptance of minutes, appointments, acceptance of resignations and adoption of certain resolutions and other items which do not require a public hearing The consent agenda is a timesaving device of which the mayor and city council is to receive documentation on these items from the city manager for their review pnor to the meeting Any member of the council may remove any item from the consent agenda for discussion and cause a separate vote on the matter later in the agenda 1. Acceptance of agenda Consideration and action. 2. Approval of minutes of regular meeting of November 5, 2013 Consideration and action. 3 Consideration of approval of Resolution No 13-37, committing local funds as leverage for the city's fiscal year 2013 State Special Project application for improvements to the Pueblo del Sol neighborhood in the amount of$50,000 00 Consideration and action. 4. Consideration of approval of Resolution No 13-35, reaffirming Resolution No 08-07 designating the Crossroads Redevelopment Area Consideration and action. E. AWARDS, PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS Awards,presentations from other organizations,proclamations issued by the mayor, and acknowledgement of distinguished guests and visitors, and staff presentation of receipt of grant or donated funds are permitted at this time 5. Presentation of the Meritorious Citizenship Award to Daniel and Lisa Kelly by the City of Apache Junction Police Department Presentation City of Apache Junction,Arizona Page 1 Printed on 11/13/2013 Awn City Council Meeting Agenda November 19,2013 F ANNOUNCEMENT OF CURRENT EVENTS The mayor or any member of council may at this time present a brief summary of current events However,no discussion shall take place on such items except for clanfying comments related to substance, time and location G. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT The city manager, members of city staff or those individuals designated by the manager may present information pertinent to items under consideration or information related to the operation of the city There shall however be no discussion at this time except for clarification inquines 6. City manager's report Presentation and discussion. H. PUBLIC HEARINGS Public heanngs required by applicable law shall be conducted by the council and any person shall be given the opportunity to speak All remarks shall be addressed to the council as a whole and not to any member thereof Such remarks shall be limited to five(5)minutes unless additional time is granted by the mayor This time limitation shall not apply to applicants and their agents appeanng before the council 7. Public hearing on and consideration of proposed Resolution No 13-36, authorizing the submission of fiscal year 2014 Community Development Block Grant and fiscal year 2014 State Special Project grant applications Public hearing and action 8. Public hearing on and consideration of proposed Ordinance No 1395, amending the City of Apache Junction City Code, Chapter 4, Fees, by adding Article 4-2, Returned Payment Fees with the emergency clause Public hearing and action OLD BUSINESS The council shall consider any business that has been previously considered and which is still unfinished to include those items previously postponed or tabled No member of the public shall be permitted to speak on these items unless invited to do so by the mayor after first submitting a written request-to-speak form with the city clerk J NEW BUSINESS The council shall consider any business not yet considered No member of the public shall be permitted to speak on these items unless invited to do so by the mayor after first submitting a written request-to-speak form with the city clerk 9 Presentation and discussion on the current status of the city's streets Shane Kiesow, Public Works Manager, will provide Information as to the condition of the city's streets and status with meeting service level objectives Presentation and discussion K. COUNCIL DIRECTION TO STAFF This item allows the mayor and city council to direct staff on specifically listed matters City of Apache Junction,Arizona Page 2 Printed on 11/13/2013 City Council Meeting Agenda November 19,2013 L. SELECTION OF MEETING DATES, TIMES, LOCATIONS, AND PURPOSES 11. Executive Session at 5 45 P M and Work Session at 7 00 P M for Monday, December 2, 2013 10. Executive Session at 5 45 P M for Tuesday, December 3, 2013 Other meetings if necessary M. CALL TO PUBLIC At this time the public has the pnvilege to address the council with requests, communications, comments or suggestions relating to city business that are not listed on the agenda All speakers must have already submitted a written"Request to Speak"form to the city clerk no later than the conclusion of the city manager's report portion of the agenda If there is a group speaking on the same item, they should select a spokesperson All such remarks shall be addressed to the council as a whole and not to any member thereof The mayor is authorized to ask a speaker to stop speaking and leave the podium or to adjourn the meeting if anyone becomes disorderly, uncivil, makes personal attacks or continues to speak about items that are not within the junsdiction of the city after being warned such issues are beyond the jurisdiction of the city to act The council may not answer questions of the speaker, discuss the matter with one another, but may, at the conclusion 1)respond to criticism by a speaker,.2)ask the city manager to review a matter, 3)ask the city manager to place the matter on a future agenda Each speaker must approach the podium, speak into the microphone,provide their name and address There is a three(3)minute time limit per speaker N. ADJOURNMENT Copies of this agenda and additional information on any of the items listed above may be obtained from the City Clerk's office located at 300 E Superstition Blvd, Apache Junction, AZ 85119, Monday through Thursday from 7 00a-6 00p, excluding holidays If any person with a disability needs any type of accommodation,please notify Human Resources at (480)474-2617 or(480) 983-0095(TDD)at least 72 hours prior to the scheduled time City of Apache Junction,Arizona Page 3 Printed on 11/12/2013 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING NOVEMBER 5, 2013 The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Apache Junction, Arizona, was held on November 5, 2013 , 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 Waldron gave the Invocation. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Councilmember Wilson 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 George Hoffman Assistant City Manager Bryant Powell City Clerk Kathleen Connelly City Attorney Joel Stern Public Safety Director Tom Kelly City Engineer Emile Schmid Others Present . None . REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL NOVEMBER 5, 2013 PAGE 1 OF 8 ACCEPTANCE OF CONSENT AGENDA Vice Mayor Barker MOVED THAT THE CONSENT AGENDA BE ACCEPTED AS PRESENTED, AND THAT RESOLUTION NO. 13-38, A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA, REPEALING RESOLUTION NO. 04-28 IN ITS ENTIRETY, BE APPROVED. Councilmember Waldron SECONDED THE MOTION. VOTE: Unanimous . The motion carried. AWARDS, PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS Mayor Insalaco read a proclamation designating November 18, 2013 as Arizona Winter Visitors Day and presented it to Judy Lutz . ANNOUNCEMENT OF CURRENT EVENTS Councilmember Wilson announced at the Paws and Claws Center this weekend will be the third annual pet pictures with Santa. He will also be bringing his miniature horse, Shadow. He encouraged those without pets to adopt one . Councilmember Wilson announced a pet event will be held November 16 at the Apache Junction Greyhound Park. Paws 4 Life, Paws and Claws Center and Pinal County are teaming up to provide low cost vaccinations and testing for dogs . Councilmember Waldron announced the Festival of the Superstitions is taking place this weekend. Councilmember Waldron reminded everyone that Monday morning at 9 a.m. there will be the Veterans Day Parade from south of Main to Gold on Apache Trail . Councilmember Evans announced David Crooms lost his son earlier this year in August and as a memorial he paid for and planted REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL NOVEMBER 5, 2013 PAGE 2 OF 8 two new trees at Earth Heart Park. They are still working on the farmers' markets . The first one will be in December. Councilmember Serdy read a poem honoring veterans . CITY MANAGER' S REPORT City Manager George Hoffman commented on the Halloween Carnival, ,_ the wellness event, and the company Apple coming to the area on Signal Butte Road. PUBLIC HEARINGS RESOLUTION NO. 13-09, DECLARING PORTIONS OF PUBLIC ROADWAY EASEMENTS LOCATED ON CACTUS WREN FROM VISTA TO WICKIUP DESCRIBED IN EXTINGUISHMENT CASE EX-13-09 AS NO LONGER NECESSARY FOR PUBLIC USE AS PUBLIC ROADWAY EASEMENTS/ RESOLUTION NO. 13-17, DECLARING PORTIONS OF PUBLIC ROADWAY EASEMENTS LOCATED ON CHOLLA BETWEEN VISTA AND WICKIUP AND RAINDANCE BETWEEN SUPERSTITION BOULEVARD AND CODY, DESCRIBED IN EXTINGUISHMENT CASE EX-13-17, AS NO LONGER NECESSARY FOR PUBLIC USE AS PUBLIC ROADWAY EASEMENTS/ RESOLUTION NO. 13-18 , DECLARING PORTIONS OF PUBLIC ROADWAY — EASEMENTS LOCATED ON 6TH AVENUE FROM GOLDFIELD TO HILTON, DESCRIBED IN EXTINGUISHMENT CASE EX-13-18, AS NO LONGER NECESSARY FOR PUBLIC USE AS PUBLIC ROADWAY EASEMENTS; AND RESOLUTION NO. 13-24 , DECLARING PORTIONS OF PUBLIC ROADWAY EASEMENTS LOCATED ON DESCANSO BETWEEN 16TH AVENUE AND 18TH AVENUE, VISTA BETWEEN 16TH AVENUE AND 19TH AVENUE, 18TH AVENUE BETWEEN TOMAHAWK AND REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL NOVEMBER 5, 2013 PAGE 3 OF 8 WICKIUP, AND 19TH AVENUE BETWEEN VISTA AND WICKIUP, DESCRIBED IN EXTINGUISHMENT CASE EX-13-24, AS NO LONGER NECESSARY FOR PUBLIC USE AS PUBLIC ROADWAY EASEMENTS Mayor Insalaco requested they do them all together and vote on them separately. City Attorney Joel Stern stated they can have one public hearing as long as they have separate votes on each one. City Engineer Emile Schmid briefed the council on the items. Councilmember Wilson asked him to remind him if the one with the small sliver of 18th Avenue was to maintain the right-of-way for the road or the access for the three homes there. City Engineer Emile Schmid stated that is correct . A federal patented easement is a total of 66 ' with 33 ' on either side of the centerline. The smallest right-of-way we have as a city is 50 feet . Knowing we have an access off of Wickiup along 18th Avenue for these four parcels, they did not want to give up all 33 ' on the south side. It would shortchange us in the future by only having 33 ' for the city to maintain. After talking to the developer, they agreed to not extinguish the north 17' so that the city has a total 50 ' of width there . The developer will also be providing a chip seal service on 18th Avenue and this portion of 19th Avenue It will help the city with the dust requirements . Am. Mayor Insalaco opened the public hearing on the items . There being no one wishing to speak, he closed the public hearing and reopened the items to council discussion. There being no further discussion, he called for a motion. Councilmember Waldron MOVED THAT RESOLUTION NO. 13-09, A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA, DECLARING THAT PORTIONS OF PUBLIC ROADWAY EASEMENTS LOCATED ON CACTUS WREN REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL NOVEMBER 5, 2013 PAGE 4 OF 8 STREET FROM VISTA ROAD TO WICKIUP ROAD, AND DESCRIBED IN EXTINGUISHMENT CASE EX-13-09, ARE NO LONGER NECESSARY FOR PUBLIC USE AS PUBLIC ROADWAY EASEMENTS AND ARE HEREBY EXTINGUISHED AS PRESENT AND FUTURE PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY, BE APPROVED. Councilmember Wilson SECONDED THE MOTION. �. VOTE: Unanimous . The motion carried. Mayor Insalaco called for a motion on Resolution No. 13-17 . Councilmember Wilson MOVED THAT RESOLUTION NO. 13-17, A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA, DECLARING THAT PORTIONS OF PUBLIC ROADWAY EASEMENTS LOCATED ON CHOLLA STREET BETWEEN VISTA ROAD AND WICKIUP ROAD AND RAINDANCE ROAD BETWEEN SUPERSTITION BOULEVARD AND CODY STREET, AND DESCRIBED IN EXTINGUISHMENT CASE EX-13-17, ARE NO LONGER NECESSARY FOR PUBLIC USE AS PUBLIC ROADWAY EASEMENTS AND ARE HEREBY EXTINGUISHED AS PRESENT AND FUTURE PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY, BE APPROVED. Councilmember Rizzi SECONDED THE MOTION. VOTE: Unanimous . The motion carried. Mayor Insalaco called for a motion on Resolution No. 13-18 . Vice Mayor Barker MOVED THAT RESOLUTION NO. 13-18, A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA, DECLARING THAT PORTIONS OF PUBLIC ROADWAY EASEMENTS LOCATED ON 6TH AVENUE FROM GOLDFIELD ROAD TO HILTON ROAD, AND DESCRIBED IN EXTINGUISHMENT CASE EX-13- 18, ARE NO LONGER NECESSARY FOR PUBLIC USE AS PUBLIC ROADWAY EASEMENTS AND ARE HEREBY EXTINGUISHED AS PRESENT AND FUTURE PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY, BE APPROVED. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL NOVEMBER 5, 2013 PAGE 5 OF 8 Councilmember Waldron SECONDED THE MOTION. VOTE: Unanimous . The motion carried. Mayor Insalaco called for a motion on Resolution No. 13-24 . Councilmember Waldron MOVED THAT RESOLUTION NO. 13-24 , A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA, DECLARING THAT PORTIONS OF PUBLIC ROADWAY EASEMENTS LOCATED ON DESCANSO ROAD BETWEEN 16TH AVENUE AND 18TH AVENUE, VISTA ROAD BETWEEN 16TH AVENUE AND 19TH AVENUE, 18TH AVENUE BETWEEN TOMAHAWK ROAD AND WICKIUP ROAD, AND 19TH AVENUE BETWEEN VISTA ROAD AND WICKIUP ROAD, AND DESCRIBED IN EXTINGUISHMENT CASE EX-13-24, ARE NO LONGER NECESSARY FOR PUBLIC USE AS PUBLIC ROADWAY EASEMENTS AND ARE HEREBY EXTINGUISHED AS PRESENT AND FUTURE PUBLIC RIGHT-OF- WAY, BE APPROVED. Vice Mayor Barker SECONDED THE MOTION. VOTE: Unanimous . The motion carried. OLD BUSINESS None. — NEW BUSINESS None. DIRECTION TO STAFF None. SELECTION OF MEETING DATES, TIMES, LOCATIONS, AND PURPOSES REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL NOVEMBER 5, 2013 PAGE 6 OF 8 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, NOVEMBER 18, 2013, 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, NOVEMBER 19, 2013 , IN THE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS . Councilmember Wilson SECONDED THE MOTION. VOTE: Unanimous . The motion carried. CALL TO THE PUBLIC: None . ADJOURNMENT Mayor Insalaco adjourned the meeting at 7 :23 p m. Consent Agenda Items are as follows : 1 . Acceptance of Agenda. 2 . Approval of Minutes of Regular Meeting of October 15, 2013 . 3 . Consideration of approval of Resolution No. 13-38, repealing Resolution No. 04-28 in its entirety. ACCEPTED THIS 19TH DAY OF NOVEMBER, 2013 , BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA. SIGNED AND ATTESTED TO THIS 19TH DAY OF NOVEMBER, 2013 . JOHN S INSALACO Mayor REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL NOVEMBER 5, 2013 PAGE 7 OF 8 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 5th day of November, 2013 . I further certify that the meeting was duly called and held and that a quorum was present . Dated this 7th day of November, 2013 . I KATHLEEN CONNELLY /''(t//J City Clerk REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL NOVEMBER 5, 2013 PAGE 8 OF 8 4011k :z ��' i . City of Apache Junction, Arizona 300 E Superstition nBoulevard Agenda Item Cover Sheet Apache Junction,AZ 85119 vitiaRD Agenda Item No.3. � :t' File ID: 13-353 Sponsor: Heather Patel Agenda Date 11/19/2013 Index.Community Infrastructure In Control. City Council Meeting Ask Consideration of approval of Resolution No 13-37, committing local funds as leverage for the city's fiscal year 2013 State Special Project application for improvements to the Pueblo del Sol neighborhood in the amount of$50,000 00 Consideration and action. Attachments. Staff report 13-37 pdf, Resolution 13-37 pdf Asir City of Apache Junction,Arizona Page 1 Printed on 11/12/2013 tQpGHtv ti y � City of Apache Junction 4AI 0,4 Development Services Department MEMORANDUM DATE: November 6,2013 TO: The Honorable Mayor and City Council THROUGH: George Hof man,City Manager Brad Stemke, Development Services Director Roger Hacker, Revenue Resources Manager FROM: Heather Patel,Grants Coordinator SUBJECT. Consideration of proposed Resolution No 13-37, committing local funds as leverage REQUEST Staff respectfully requests the city council to consider proposed Resolution No 13-37 committing local funds as leverage for the fiscal year 2013 State Special Projects application. BACKGROUND The City of Apache Junction began the public participation process for fiscal year 2013 ("FY13") in November 2012 to identify the project(s)to be submitted under the Community Development Block Grant and the State Special Project("SSP")programs The city may submit an application for the SSP funds in an amount not to exceed$300,000 to be used over a two year period of time. SSP funds are a statewide competitive grant The city may retain up to 18%of the funds for administrative costs. The application due date is December 2, 2013 On May 6, 2013, the city council adopted Resolution No 13-16, authonzmg the city to submit an SSP application for street improvements to the Pueblo del Sol neighborhood Requirements of the application process include the completion of the design and engmeenng Public Works—Engineering contracted with Atwell to complete this process. Based upon the plans and recommendations by Atwell the city will submit the application to complete the following. 1) Street improvements mcludmg paving portions of Pinyon Drive and Cody Street; 2) Drainage improvements mcludmg channel grading and the mstallation of a valley gutter, and 3) Sidewalk improvements mcludmg sidewalks, curb&gutter along Pmyon Drive and Cody Street DISCUSSION Atwell's opinion of probable cost for the construction of the project is$299,320 Taking into consideration the allowable amount for administration of 18%or$50,680, the total proposed project cost will be$350,000, of which$300,000 is the maximum allowable amount through the grant. As part of the application requirements for submission of an SSP application, a resolution is required if local funds are committed to the project. Under the SSP program,leverage funding is ranked and rated higher when applications are being reviewed The resolution brads the city to leverage funding if the submitted application is awarded Should the application(s)be denied,the city is not liable for these funds RECOMMENDATION Staff respectfully recommends the city council approve Resolution No. 13-37. ACTION REQUIRED Consideration of Resolution No 13-37 ATTACHMENTS Attachment One. Resolution No 13-37 2 RESOLUTION NO 13-37 A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA, COMMITTING LOCAL FUNDS AS LEVERAGE FOR FY 2013 STATE SPECIAL PROJECTS ( "SSP" ) APPLICATION (S) . WHEREAS, the City of Apache Junction has adopted Resolution No 13-16 which authorizes submission of an application (s) to the State of Arizona Department of Housing ("ADOH" ) for SSP Funding; and WHEREAS, that application (s) indicates that $50, 000 will be committed by the City of Apache Junction as leveraged funds, in the form of cash or resources to be used to complete the project, and WHEREAS, the CDBG Program requires that all local leveraged funds/resources be committed in the form of a resolution by the governing body, and that such a commitment contain an opinion by the applicant ' s legal counsel that the leveraged funds represent a binding commitment, legally enforceable under State law. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA, AS FOLLOWS 1) The mayor and city council hereby commit $50, 000 in funds and resources to the FY13 SSP Program, to be used for project costs, contingent upon the receipt of the grant assistance. 2) That the mayor and city council of the City of Apache Junction hereby find that this commitment is legally binding based on the legal opinion of the city attorney, and that such funds will be available for an audit at the termination of the grant, if so required by ADOH RESOLUTION NO 13-37 PAGE 1 OF 2 PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION THIS DAY OF 2013 SIGNED AND ATTESTED TO THIS DAY OF 2013 . JOHN S. INSALACO Mayor ATTEST: KATHLEEN CONNELLY City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM RICHARD J STERN City Attorney RESOLUTION NO 13-37 PAGE 2 OF 2 014 , City of Apache Junction, Arizona 300 E Superstition Boulevard Agenda Item Cover Sheet Apache Junction,AZ 85119 a Agenda Item No 4. File ID: 13-354 Sponsor Heather Patel Agenda Date. 11/19/2013 Index. Economic Development In Control.City Council Meeting Consideration of approval of Resolution No 13-35, reaffirming Resolution No 08-07 designating the Crossroads Redevelopment Area Consideration and action Attachments Staff report 13-35 pdf, Resolution 13-35 pdf City of Apache Junction,Arizona Page 1 Printed on 11/12/2013 eiN pp AC NE✓ .(§opo U . x. = City Apache ache Junction p aR' Development Services Department MEMORANDUM " DATE: November 6, 2013 TO: The Honorable Mayor and City Council THROUGH: George Hoffman,City Manager Brad Stemke, Development Services Director Roger Hacker,Revenue Resources Manager FROM• Heather Patel, Grants Coordinator SUBJECT: Consideration of proposed Resolution No 13-35,reaffirming Resolution No 08-07 designating the Crossroads Redevelopment Area REQUEST Staff respectfully requests the city council consider proposed Resolution No. 13-35 reaffirming Resolution No. 08-07 for the Crossroads Redevelopment Area and Crossroads Redevelopment Plan for the sole purpose of qualification of funding under the Community Development Block Grant program BACKGROUND In 1996,the city designated the Crossroads Redevelopment Area("CRA") via Resolution No 96-16 Further the city adopted Resolution No 96-31 approving a redevelopment area plan. In 1998, modifications were made to the CRA and the plan and were adopted under Resolution Nos 98-15 and 98-20,respectively In 2008,the city conducted the redevelopment area designation process as sited under A.R.S. 36 and re-adopted the CRA as ongmally stipulated under the aforementioned resolutions Under the city's fiscal year 2013 CDBG application, the city council elected to submit application for a commercial rehabilitation program through Resolution No. 13-16 This program stipulated beneficianes were to be located within either of the two city redevelopment areas, the CRA and the Apache Trail Redevelopment Area. DISCUSSION Due to recent activities and improvements in the CRA,the Arizona Department of Housing ("ADOH"), the grantor to the CDBG program, has asked that a reaffirmation of the 2008 resolution be adopted Further,ADOH requested the city conduct an inventory assessment to illustrate the need for 1 i redevelopment. Inventories within the CRA were previously completed in 2008 (buildmgs) and 2012 (infrastructure). The city updated the existing inventories as Exhibit Three of the proposed Resolution No 13-35 The city mamtams the existence of the CRA based upon the legal defnution of a redevelopment area as outlined m A.R.S. 36-1471 As such,the reaffirmation of Resolution No 08-07 is bemg conducted for the sole purpose of applying for and receiving CDBG fundmg under the fiscal year 2013 RECOMMENDATION Staff respectfully recommends the city council approve Resolution No 13-35 ACTION REQUIRED Consideration of Resolution No. 13-35. ATTACHMENTS Attachment One. Resolution No 13-35 Exhibit One Legal descnption Exhibit Two. Map Exhibit Three. Infrastructure and building mventory Exhibit Four. Redevelopment Plan 2 RESOLUTION NO. 13-35 A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA, REAFFIRMING RESOLUTION NO. 08-07 FOR THE CROSSROADS REDEVELOPMENT AREA AND CROSSROADS REDEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR THE SOLE PURPOSE OF QUALIFICATION OF FUNDING UNDER THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM. WHEREAS, on May 19, 1998, the City of Apache Junction Mayor and Council adopted Resolution No. 98-15, which established the Crossroads Redevelopment Area; and WHEREAS, on July 7, 1998, the City of Apache Junction Mayor and Council adopted Resolution No. 98-20, which approved the Crossroads Redevelopment Area Plan; and WHEREAS, on May 6, 2008, the City of Apache Junction Mayor and Council reaffirmed the Crossroads Redevelopment Area and Plan; and WHEREAS, in compliance with A.R. S. § 36-1474 (C) , the Crossroads Redevelopment Area has undergone the following substantial redevelopment activities to eliminate slum or blighted conditions : 1 . Focal Point (landscaping enhancements) ; 2 . South Phelps Drive (streetscape project) ; 3 . Creation of the City Center District (new downtown zoning designation) ; 4 . Adoption of an Infill Incentive District, Resolution No. 04-25 (allowing economic incentive tools) ; �. 5 . Demolition of a dilapidated and asbestos filled commercial structure (Grand Hotel and accessory buildings) ; 6 . Various private developments (Fry' s Plaza/former ABCO and Bashas revitalization/QuikTrip Development) ; 7 . Assimilation of 100 acres by one property owner (Downtown LLC) ; 8 . Adoption of a Single Central Business District by Resolution No. 00-10 (allowing certain tax benefits for development in such area) ; 9 . Infrastructure improvements to North Apache Trail, Old West Highway and Winchester Roads; RESOLUTION NO. 13-35 PAGE 1 OF 8 10 . Private investment in the development of Mountain Health and Wellness and Central Arizona Community College; and WHEREAS, the continuation of the redevelopment of this area is necessary in the interest of public health, safety, morals, or welfare of the residents of the City of Apache Junction pursuant to A.R.S. § 36-1473 . NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA, AS FOLLOWS: 1) The City of Apache Junction the Crossroads Redevelopment Area and Crossroads Redevelopment Area Plan as legally described in Exhibit One, and as depicted on the map as shown in Exhibit Two, both attached hereto. 2) Pursuant to A.R. S. § 36-1474 (C) , because significant action has been taken to remove the slum and blight conditions in the Crossroads Redevelopment Area, the slum and blighted area designation shall not terminate ten years after initial designation. 3) The City of Apache Junction has completed an infrastructure and building inventory and is attached as Exhibit Three. 4) The redevelopment area is necessary in the interest of the public, health, safety, morals or welfare of the residents of the City of Apache Junction pursuant to A.R. S. § 36-1473 . 5) The Crossroads Redevelopment Area Plan dated July 7, 1998, attached hereto as Exhibit Four, continues to be relevant to reduce slum and blight. 6) The Crossroads Redevelopment Area and Plan are hereby reaffirmed and are in compliance with the provisions of A.R. S. 36-1471 et seq. RESOLUTION NO. 13-35 PAGE 2 OF 8 PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA, THIS DAY OF , 2013 . SIGNED AND ATTESTED TO THIS DAY OF , 2013 . JOHN S. INSALACO Mayor ATTEST: KATHLEEN CONNELLY City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM: RICHARD J. STERN City Attorney RESOLUTION NO. 13-35 PAGE 3 OF 8 EXHIBIT ONE LEGAL DESCRIPTION That portion of Section 16, 20, and 21, Township 1 North, Range 8 East of the Gila and Salt Rover Base and Meridian, Pinal County, Arizona, described as follows: ON The East half of the Northwest quarter of Section 20 : Beginning at the Southwest corner of the Northeast quarter of Section 20; thence North 823 .25 feet along the West line of said Northeast quarter, thence East 40 . 00 feet; thence North 187 . 97 feet; thence East 921.41 feet; thence North 270 . 00 feet; thence East 298. 70 feet to the West right of way line of Plaza Drive; thence the following 3 courses along said West right of way; North 728 . 16 feet, Northerly 100 . 30 feet and North 498 . 08 feet to the North line of said Northeast quarter of Section 20; thence East 33 . 00 feet; thence South 2640 . 00 feet to the South line of said Northeast quarter of Section 20; thence West 1320 .00 feet to the point of beginning; and The North half of the Southeast quarter of Section 20; The North 660 . 00 feet of the Northeast quarter of the Southwest quarter of Section 20; The South 148 . 00 feet of the Southeast quarter of the Northwest quarter of Section 20; The West half of the Southwest quarter of the Southwest quarter of Section 16; The Northwest quarter of the Northwest quarter of section 21; The West half of the Southwest quarter of the Northwest quarter of Section 21; The Northwest quarter of the Northwest quarter of the Southwest quarter of Section 21; The Southwest quarter of the Northwest quarter of the Southwest quarter of Section 21; RESOLUTION NO. 13-35 PAGE 4 OF 8 The West half of the Southeast quarter of the Northwest quarter of the Southwest quarter of Section 21; The Southwest quarter of the Southwest quarter of Section 21 RESOLUTION NO. 13-35 PAGE 5 OF 8 ) ) NJ J GI CO r,4f. 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Back-up Revised September 2013 Definition of Deterioration Roadways: The total lengths of roadways are those existing within the Crossroads Redevelopment Area An in the field assessment was made to determine whether existing roads were deteriorated The following criteria were used to identify roads that have less than a four-year remaining effective level of service. Roads with one or more of the following conditions are considered to be deteriorated and need to be reconstructed 1) Roadway surfaces with "alligatonng" effect; 2) Roadway surfaces with cracks one-half inch (1/2") in size and greater, or 3) Roadways with other evidences of water attributing to the failure of the roadway surfaces and sub-surface features A typical service life span of a road surface is 15-20 years with proper maintenance activities during the life of the road The length of deteriorated roadways divided by the total length of roadways was used to determine the percentage of roadways needing to be reconstructed Roadways Total Deteriorated (lane mile) (lane mile) Existing 21.5 13 3 Deteriorated Roadways (%) 61.8% Sidewalks: The total lengths of sidewalks are those existing within the Crossroads Redevelopment Area An in the field assessment was made to determine whether portions of existing sidewalks were deteriorated based on the following criteria: 1) Concrete sidewalk panels with a crack running from one panel face to another; 2) Panels that are heaving (tripping hazards); 3) Panels that are pulling away from the adjacent curb (tripping hazard); 4) Curb returns with non-ADA compliant ramps, 5) Sidewalk panels adjacent to curb & gutter segments that need to be replaced Typically the sidewalk panels will need to be removed and replaced during the course of curb & gutter reconstruction; 6) Missing segments of sidewalk along existing paved roadways; or 7) Missing ADA accessible routes behind driveway entrances. Sidewalk panels within the Crossroads Redevelopment Area meeting the above criteria were identified as deteriorated and needing to be reconstructed The length of the deteriorated sidewalks divided by the total length of sidewalks was used to determine the percentage of sidewalks needing to be reconstructed. Sidewalks Total Deteriorated (linear feet) (linear feet) Existing 55100 45698 Deteriorated Sidewalks (%): 82.9% Street Lights: The total length of roadways represents all existing roadways within the Crossroads Redevelopment Area An in the field assessment was made to determine whether the existing roads have street lights or not The length of existing roadways without street lights was divided by the total length of roadways within the redevelopment area to determine the percentage of roadways with sub-standard street lighting. Street Lights Total Sub-Standard (linear feet) (linear feet) Existing 27321 17832 Sub-Standard Street Lights (%): 65.2% Calculation Breakdown Revised September 2013 Total Length Total Length Deteriorated Roadway Deteriorated Sidewalk Inadequate Street Lights Roadway Name (Linear Feet) (Lane Miles) (Lane Miles) (Linear Feet Street*2) (Linear Feet) (See Exhibit A) (See Exhibit B) (See Exhibit C) Apache Trail 4156 5 07 5.07 648 3572 Idaho Road 6593 6 04 6 04 2510 5021 Junction Street 629 0 24 0.24 1844 681 North Apache Trail 2555 1 75 0 00 0 0 Old West Highway 1600 1 27 0 00 2409 1098 Outpost Road 745 0 28 0 28 1490 745 Phelps Drive 1156 0 92 0 00 0 0 Plaza Drive 1852 0.75 0 44 2396 997 Scenic Street 892 0.34 0 34 2190 892 Second Avenue 984 0.37 0 37 1986 992 SR88-Apache Trail 1718 1.00 0 00 3910 1516 Superstition Boulevard 2682 2.38 0 00 1330 1250 Thunderbird Drive 627 0.52 0 52 1102 670 Winchester Road 1132 0.58 0 00 1034 398 27,321 21.51 13.3 22,849 17,832 61.8% 83.6% 65.2% Crossroads Redevelopment Area Building Inventory The following parcels are located within the Crossroads Redevelopment Area Each parcel is classified with the quality of the structure located on the parcel Using the following definitions,the City of Apache Junction has identified the number of structures within the Crossroads Redevelopment Area that are substandard or"dilapidated" Residential structures classified as either poor or replace have been determined"dilapidated" A residential structure is considered poor if the cost to make improvements is between$15,000-$60,000 Likewise,A residential structure is to be replaced if the cost to make improvments is greater that the cost of replacement. A commerical structure is dilapidated if it meets the following criteria established by A R S Blighted area means an area, other than a slum area,where sound municipal growth and the provision of housing accommodations is substantially retarded or arrested in a predominance of the properties by any of the following (b)Faulty lot layout in relation to size,adequacy,accessibility or usefulness (c)Unsanitary or unsafe conditions e.g.septic (d)Deterioration of site or other improvements This evaluation was completed in 2008 and updated September 2013,in cooperation with the City of Apache Junction Economic Development Department,Development Services Department and Housing Division Property address Parcel No Quality No.of bldgs No.Deteriorated 101-11-OO1F Standard/Fair 1 85 W SUPERSTITION 101-11-001G Standard/Fair 1 101-11-002D Standard/Fair 1 253 W SUPERSTITION 101-11-002J Exceeds standards/Good or Excellent 1 101-11-002M Exceeds standards/Good or Excellent 1 101-11-003B Vacant 0 101-11-003D Vacant 0 530 W APACHE TRAIL 101-11-004 Standard/Fair 1 101-11-005 Vacant 0 201 W APACHE TRAIL 101-11-006 Vacant 0 810 W APACHE TRAIL 101-11-007 Substandard/Dilapidated 1 1 101-11-010C Substandard/Dilapidated 1 1 101-11-010D Standard/Fair 1 650 W APACHE TRAIL 101-11-011 Substandard/Dilapidated 1 1 640 W APACHE TRAIL 101-11-012 Substandard/Dilapidated 1 1 586 W APACHE TRAIL 101-11-013 Substandard/Dilapidated 1 1 700 W APACHE TRAIL 101-11-014A Substandard/Dilapidated 1 1 101-11-014B Standard/Fair 1 310 N PLAZA DR 101-11-015 Substandard/Dilapidated 1 1 101-11-016A Substandard/Dilapidated 1 1 101-11-016B Substandard/Dilapidated 1 1 150 W HWY 60 101-11-017 Vacant 0 101-11-018 Substandard/Dilapidated 1 1 101-11-019 Vacant 0 101-11-021 Vacant 0 101-11-022 Substandard/Dilapidated 1 1 101-11-023 Substandard/Dilapidated 1 1 101-11-024 Vacant 0 101-11-025 Vacant 0 940 W APACHE TRAIL 101-13-021 Substandard/Dilapidated 1 1 AilEak Crossroads Redevelopment Area Building Inventory 936 W APACHE TRAIL 101-13-022B Substandard/Dilapidated 1 1 900 W APACHE TRAIL 101-13-022C Substandard/Dilapidated 1 1 960 W APACHE TRAIL 101-13-023B Substandard/Dilapidated 1 1 994 W APACHE TRAIL 101-13-023C Substandard/Dilapidated 1 1 1148 W APACHE TRAIL 101-13-062B Standard/Fair 1 101-13-065A Substandard/Dilapidated 1 1 101-13-066G Substandard/Dilapidated 1 1 1000 W APACHE TRAIL 101-13-068A Substandard/Dilapidated 1 1 oink 101-13-109C3 Substandard/Dilapidated 1 1 101-14-001J Substandard/Dilapidated 1 1 461 W APACHE TRAIL 101-14-001L Standard/Fair 1 101-14-001V Exceeds standards/Good or Excellent 1 240 S PHELPS DR 101-14-OO1X Exceeds standards/Good or Excellent 1 431 E APACHE TRAIL 101-14-002D Substandard/Dilapidated 1 1 101-14-002E Substandard/Dilapidated 1 1 495 W APACHE TRAIL 101-14-002H Substandard/Dilapidated 1 1 461 W APACHE TRAIL 101-14-002J Substandard/Dilapidated 1 1 209 APACHE TRL 101-14-003B Exceeds standards/Good or Excellent 1 325 W APACHE TRAIL 101-14-003C Standard/Fair 1 101-14-004C Substandard/Dilapidated 1 1 97 W APACHE TRAIL 101-14-004D Standard/Fair 1 101-14-005B Standard/Fair 1 101-14-005C Vacant 0 101-14-005D Standard/Fair 1 555 W APACHE TRAIL 101-14-006 Standard/Fair 1 55 W APACHE TRAIL 101-14-007C Standard/Fair 1 183 W APACHE TRAIL 101-14-007F Standard/Fair 1 101-14-007G Standard/Fair 1 189 W APACHE TRAIL 101-14-007H Standard/Fair 1 101-14-007J Standard/Fair 1 101-14-007K Vacant 0 101-14-008 Vacant 0 380 S PHELPS DR 101-14-010A Standard/Fair 1 264 S PHELPS DR 101-14-020A Exceeds standards/Good or Excellent 1 "►, 290 S PHELPS DR 101-14-020B Exceeds standards/Good or Excellent 1 250 S PHELPS DR 101-14-021 Exceeds standards/Good or Excellent 1 280 S PHELPS DR 101-14-022 Exceeds standards/Good or Excellent 1 837 W APACHE TRAIL 101-16-002 Substandard/Dilapidated 1 1 945 W APACHE TRAIL 101-16-003B Standard/Fair 1 1015 W APACHE TRAIL 101-16-003D Standard/Fair 1 951 W APACHE TRAIL 101-16-003E Standard/Fair 1 101-16-014B Vacant 0 101-16-015 Standard/Fair 1 101-16-021 Standard/Fair 1 101-16-022 Standard/Fair 1 101-16-023 Substandard/Dilapidated 1 1 101-19-014A Vacant 0 101-19-015A Vacant 0 101-19-025A Vacant 0 305 E SUPERSTITION 101-19-026 Standard/Fair 1 101-20-021B Standard/Fair 1 101-20-021C Standard/Fair 1 Crossroads Redevelopment Area Building Inventory 101-20-023 Exceeds standards/Good or Excellent 1 101-20-024 Exceeds standards/Good or Excellent 1 101-20-030 Exceeds standards/Good or Excellent 1 101-20-031 Exceeds standards/Good or Excellent 1 101-20-032 Vacant 0 101-20-13 Vacant 0 101-21-001 Vacant 0 101-21-002 Vacant 0 101-21-003 Vacant 0 101-21-004 Vacant 0 101-21-005 Vacant 0 101-21-006 Vacant 0 101-21-007 Vacant 0 101-21-008 Vacant 0 101-21-009 Vacant 0 101-21-010 Vacant 0 101-21-011 Vacant 0 101-21-012 Vacant 0 101-21-013 Vacant 0 101-21-014 Vacant 0 101-21-015 Vacant 0 101-21-016 Vacant 0 101-21-017 Vacant 0 101-21-018 Vacant 0 101-21-019 Vacant 0 101-21-020 Vacant 0 101-21-021 Vacant 0 101-21-022 Vacant 0 101-21-023 Vacant 0 101-21-024 Vacant 0 101-21-025 Vacant 0 101-21-026 Vacant 0 101-21-044 Vacant 0 101-21-045 Vacant 0 101-21-046 Vacant 0 .".. 101-21-047 Vacant 0 101-21-048 Vacant 0 101-21-049 Substandard/Dilapidated 1 1 101-21-050 Substandard/Dilapidated 1 1 101-21-052A Vacant 0 101-21-054 Vacant 0 101-21-055 Vacant 0 101-21-056 Vacant 0 101-21-057A Vacant 0 101-21-057B Vacant 0 101-21-062A Vacant 0 140 W HWY 60 101-21-062B Substandard/Dilapidated 1 1 101-21-064 Vacant 0 21 E OLD WEST HWY 101-21-068A Exceeds standards/Good or Excellent 1 101-21-068B Vacant 0 50 W HWY 60 101-23-004A Substandard/Dilapidated 1 1 110 S IDAHO RD 101-23-004E Standard/Fair 1 Crossroads Redevelopment Area Building Inventory 101-23-004F Substandard/Dilapidated 1 1 101-23-004G Substandard/Dilapidated 1 1 101-23-007A Standard/Fair 1 101-23-009A Standard/Fair 1 101-23-017 Vacant 0 101-23-018 Substandard/Dilapidated 1 1 101-23-019 Substandard/Dilapidated 1 1 101-23-020 Substandard/Dilapidated 1 1 101 W APACHE TRAIL 101-23-021 Standard/Fair 1 137 W APACHE TRAIL 101-23-024B Standard/Fair 1 191 W APACHE TRAIL 101-23-028A Standard/Fair 1 101-23-032A Substandard/Dilapidated 1 1 101-23-033 Vacant 0 101-23-034 Vacant 0 184 W NAVAJO DR 101-23-035 Substandard/Dilapidated 1 1 101-23-036 Vacant 0 180 W NAVAJO DR 101-23-037 Substandard/Dilapidated 1 1 101-23-038 Vacant 0 101-23-039 Vacant 0 101-23-040 Vacant 0 101-23-041 Vacant 0 101-23-042 Vacant 0 305 N PLAZA DR 101-23-043 Substandard/Dilapidated 1 1 101-23-044 Vacant 0 101-23-045A Vacant 0 Total Number of Structures 90 42 Total%of structures considered dilapidated 47% EXHIBIT FOUR THE CROSSROADS REDEVELOPMENT AREA PLAN JULY 7, 1998 RESOLUTION NO. 13-35 PAGE 8 OF 8 CROSSROADS REDEVELOPMENT AREA IMPROVEMENT PLAN CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION JULY 1998 TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION 1 A. Description of Redevelopment Area 1. Boundaries 2 2. Existing Land Use 2 3. Existing Property Conditions 2 B. Plan Objectives - 1. Redevelopment Objectives 2 2. Additional Social,Economic,and Environmental Objective 3 3. Functional Objectives 4 4. Design Objectives • 5 5. Program and Process Objectives 10 C. General Land Use and Development Plan 1. Land Use Map 10 D. Proposed Redevelopment Actions 1. Continuing Planning and Administration 11 2. Technical Assistance and Counseling 12 3. Provision of Public Services 12 4. Funding and Economic Development 12 5. Preparation of Land for Redevelopment 13 6. Rehabilitation of Structures 14 7. Removal or Installation of Public Improvements and Facilities 14 E. Management and Implementation of the Redevelopment Plan 1. Activities to be Undertaken by the City 14 2. Downtown Improvement Budget and Program 15 3. Project and Action Proposal Review 15 4. Financing 16 5. A Statement of the Proposed Method of Financing the Redevelopment Project 16 6. Property Tax Increment Provision 17 F. Other Provisions Necessary to Meet State and Local Requirements 1. Boundaries,Existing Uses and Conditions, General Land Use plan and information Showing Standards of Population Densities,Land Coverage and Buildings in the Area After Redevelopment 18 2. A Statement of the Proposed Changes,if any, in Zoning Ordinances • or Maps, Street Layouts, Street Levels or Grades,Building Codes, and Ordinances 18 3. A Statement as to the Kind and Number of Site Improvements and Additional Public Utilities which will be Required to Support the New Land Uses in the Area After Redevelopment 18 G. Procedures for Amending or Supplementing This General Plan 19 H. Crossroads-Redevelopment Area(CRA)Advisory Cofnmittee 19 Exhibits 1. Legal Description 19 2. Figures Figure 1 21 Figure 2 22 Figure 3 23 Figure 4 24 ii • INTRODUCTION The redevelopment of the core business area of the City of Apache Junction is of great importance to the City and the community as a whole. The City, founded in the 1950's and incorporated in 1978, has seen minimal improvement in infrastructure or private property development. The conditions of blight,deterioration and obsolescence of the core business area are a threat to the area's continued sustainability. Due to unsuitable land divisions, absentee ownership and lack of long range planning the area's economic viability has become • questionable and there is a need to influence how new growth and improvement will occur and affect the core business area. The revitalization and redevelopment of the Crossroads area of Apache Junction is one of the first steps toward changing the image of Apache Junction. The designation of the Crossroads Redevelopment Area (CRA)will provide a mechanism by which the area can qualify and apply funding options. The City of Apache Junction has recognized the need for aggressive, coordinated public/private action to secure this area as the business,governmental,institutional, and cultural heart of the area and as a focus of community pride and achievement. This Plan provides for the initiation of a comprehensive program of reconstruction and redevelopment of the historic junction area. This Plan establishes a broad framework for the further development and revitalization of the CRA by defining: ► Project Boundaries ► Basic Revitalization and Improvement Objectives ► A General Land-Use Plan ► A range of actions which may be taken to implement the plan ► A procedure and program for plan implementation The preparation of the Plan is the first, and an important,step in the improvement and revitalization process. The Plan has been developed to meet the requirements of Arizona Revised Title 9, Chapter 12, Article 3, Section 36-1479 and sets the stage for substantial private and public actions which will be of major benefit to the community as a whole. A. DESCRIPTION OF REDEVELOPMENT AREA 1. Project Area Boundaries The project area boundaries are generally described as including the area bounded on the South by Broadway Avenue,the north by Superstition Boulevard,the East by Winchester Road,and the West by Valley Drive. Figure 1,Project Area Boundary Map, indirate s the precise boundaries. 2. Existing Land Use Land use in the project area is shown in Figure 2,Existing Land Use. 3. Existing Property Conditions The condition of existing structures in the project area is shown in Figure 3, Building Conditions. B. PLAN OBJECTIVES The following objectives are established for the further development and improvement of the CRA. These should be pursued through a wide variety of public and private actions, including those described here. They include objectives in several categories, as follows: 1. $asic Redevelopment Objectives a. Preserve and create an environment within the project which will contribute to the health,safety,and general welfare of the City and preserve the value of properties to remain within, and adjacent to,the area. b. Eliminate substandard and obsolete buildings, blighting influences, and environmental deficiencies which detract from the functional unity, aesthetic appearance, and economic welfare of this important section of the City. c. Provide for the orderly physical and economic growth of the project area. d. Assemble land into parcels functionally compatible, with respect to shape and size, for disposition and redevelopment in accordance with contemporary development needs and standards. 2 • e. Provide safe, efficient,and attractive circulation systems which minimize conflicts between different forms of traffic such as pedestrians, • automobiles, transit,and service vehicles. __ • f. Provide safe,efficient,and attractive vehicular access to the project area from major regional highways,from neighborhoods and communities throughout the region,and from other major centers of business and employment. g. Encourage and assist in the provision of an increased supply of good, market-rate housing in a suitable living environment. h. Assure the provision of public services and facilities adequate to meet the needs of the project area,and to meet certain additional needs of the City and region. 2. Additional Social.Economic and Environmental Objectives a. Strengthen the basic attractiveness, efficiency, and effectiveness of the economy of Apache Junction and the region. b. Increase and improve the range,variety, and quality of economic goods and services available to both residents and visitors. c. Increase and improve the quality and accessibility of job opportunities in the City. d. Strengthen the tax base of the City, and the fiscal condition of public agencies serving Apache Junction. e. Make efficient use of existing and future public investments, and institutional facilities and services in the project area. f. Provide a hospitable and secure environment for private investment,thus maximizing opportunities for such investment. g. Assure fair and equitable access by all persons to the facilities, services, and opportunities of the City. h. Encourage and assist in the conservation and effective use of energy, water, land, and other scarce and valuable resources. 3 i. Create a sense of community and neighborhood within the project area to enhance its attractiveness as a place in which to live,work,and play. J. Help build a sense of regional identity and community. k. Encourage high standards for the quality of visual, audio,air,and water characteristics of the area in the design of the environment. 1. Maximize opportunities to create a safe environment. 3. Functional Objectives The CRA should be developed to serve as the key part of the Apache Junction central area. It should serve the following functions: a. A major symbol of the quality,prosperity, character, and values of people and business throughout the entire City, region and State. b. An attractive and robust center of personal communications, a place where people through the region meet face-to-face to exchange news, information,ideas, goods,services, culture,and entertainment. Activities which depend on,or which create, face-to-face contact(retail stores, meetings and conferences,entertainment, cultural performances or exhibits, and businesses requiring frequent contacts between individuals) should be especially encouraged. c. Those activities in the region which are few of a kind and those which require a central location or proximity to other central area activities in order to operate efficiently. d. Safe,convenient,market-rate, attractive housing for persons who need and desire a residential environment which can enhance and benefit from proximity to the business and cultural activity of this area. e. City and/or regional government functions of County, State, and federal governments. f. City- and/or region-service financial, cultural, entertainment,health and related institutions and offices. g. Support services to maintain an attractive community for housing and for other basic functions. 4 4. Design Objectives In order to strengthen the desired functions of the project area in an efficient and attractive arrangement, the following design principles and objectives should govern the redevelopment: a. Land Use Overall Objectives 1) Provide adequate space, and an hospitable environment for every activity and function appropriate and wanted within the project area. Special attention should be given to being conscious of impacts on neighboring properties, both residential and _ commercial. - - 2) Group-related and compatible functions in compact centers or areas to make efficient use of space; to facilitate desirable and necessary interaction, and to rrtinimi7e negative impacts on nearby neighborhoods. 3) Arrange centers,or groupings of activities,to facilitate access to the area,to minimize conflicts between functions, and to provide adequate room for expansion and the provision of parking and other needed services. Principles 1) Design and build each center or grouping of activities to meet the special functional requirements of each, and to help implement and enhance area-wide systems for vehicular and pedestrian movement, open space, and other desirable and needed services. 2) Assure that existing and new development are coordinated and integrated both aesthetically and functionally to the fullest extent possible, not only within the district but also for land uses adjacent to the district. b. Transportation Overall Objectives 1) Accessibility. There is no alternative to the goal of accessibility for the project area; it must be possible for people who desire to work or obtain services or merchandise in the area to get to it conveniently,quickly,and economically. 5 2) Internal Movement. Good internal circulation for both pedestrians and vehicles should be provided. Conflicting forms of traffic should be separated to the fullest extent possible. Principles. 1) Vehicular Access. Efficient and direct vehicular access to the - project area should be provided from the entire metropolitan region, especially from major employment and residential concentrations and from interregional transportation facilities such as interstate highways. 2) Circulation. The system surface streets should facilitate movement within the area and minimize conflicts between different forms of movements, such as pedestrians, automobiles,transit, and service vehicles. The system should be easily comprehended and should accommodate traffic demands well into the future. 3) Parking. Parking facilities in the project area should be located and planned carefully so that traffic on the adjacent street system will not be disrupted by parking activities. c. Pedestrian and Open Space Overall Objectives 1) Provide the highest possible levels of opportunity and amenity for the pedestrian movement throughout the project area, especially in the most densely occupied activity areas. 2) Provide a variety of open space areas to enhance the environment of the project area and to meet needs for recreation,public assembly, pedestrian movement,the creation and enrichment of appearance and image qualities, the buffering of traffic and other conflicts, and the amelioration of climatic conditions and the conservation of energy. Principles The open space/pedestrian system should be based upon the following principles: 1) Fine-Grained. The system should permit the movement of pedestrians among all properties. 6 2) Compact. The system should minimize the length of pedestrian trips. 3) Convenient. The system should facilitate the movement of pedestrians. • 4)- Comfortable The system should provide for pedestrian comfort based upon seasonal changes and micro-climate. 5) Human-Scale. The system should include spatial and design qualities that enhance the feeling that the pedestrian is walking, sitting,or otherwise occupying a space especially designed for those activities. 6) Multiple-Choice. The system should provide multiple opportunities for moving to and from destinations. 7) Active. The system should beassociated with active land uses which encourage multi-purpose and spontaneous movements. 8) Safety. The system should provide a sense of safety. 9) The open space/pedestrian system should provide opportunities for movement,both within the core area and from the core to other destinations. 10) The open space/pedestrian system should be developed so that pedestrian movement can be an end in itself,as well as a means to reach destinations. 11) The open space/pedestrian system should clearly differentiate among public,semi-public, and private space. 12) The intended uses of space created within the system should be easily understood. 13) The open space/pedestrian system should utilize building interiors as opportunities for through-movement and special functions. 14) The system should be linked to an overall community open space system. 7 15) The system should help to express the regional character of the Apache Junction area. 16) The system should be developed to eliminate as many . pedestrian/auto conflicts as possible. 17) The system should be developed sequentially to permit concentrations of resources on critical project areas. d. Appearance Overall Objectives In all matters of the design and location of physical features in or relating to the project area,the effects of such features on the appearance of the area should be taken into account so as to create the most stimulating and attractive environment possible. Four goals are pertinent: ' r 1) The area should be distinctive. Those aspects which can help to clearly distinguish the project area from noncentral areas and from other cities should be nurtured and developed. 2) It should have unity. The basic design and layout of the project area should express the unity of the area both as a whole and with regard to its major parts. A sense of order should underlie the variety of functions and activities within the area and provide a framework for them. 3) It should have variety. Consistent with other stated objectives,the layout and details of the project area should be such as to make the area as interesting and varied as possible. 4) It should reflect high standards of appearance,incorporating new concepts of building design, landscaping, lighting treatment, and sign control. Principles The development of the project area should be accomplished by adherence to the following principles: 1) The Skyline. A distinctive, interesting and attractive skyline, symbolizing the vitality and unity of the central area, should serve 8 • as a major point of orientation to the people of the City and the region. 2) Focal Points and Open Spaces. A series of strategically located focal points and open spaces should be developed. This should provide a basis for the siting and orientation of buildings which will create pedestrian activity within the area,adding to its interest helping create an air of excitement. 3) Pavements, Street Furniture, and Landscaping. Streets, alleys, pedestrian ways and open spaces, including their pavements, furniture and landscaping planting, should be functional and attractive. 4) Signs. In determining the location, design, and control of signs, the primary concern should be efficient communication of necessary information. Signs should contribute to, not detract from, an improved appearance. 5) Lighting. Lighting should be skillfully designed to respect the functions of various streets and activity centers. It should accent features of special importance. 6) Building Facades. In the construction of new buildings and the remodeling of individual existing buildings, high design standards should be employed. Facades of new or remodeled structures should be compatible with those of adjacent buildings or building groups. 7) Historic Qualities and Features. To the extent possible,the development of the project area should retain and encourage the region's historic significance through the careful preservation and restoration of appropriate buildings and landmarks. 5. Program and Process Objectives The methods and processes by which functional, design, and other objectives are achieved are as important as these objectives themselves. Thus,the following process and program objectives should be pursued: a. Assure that all development actions within the project area are in reasonable accord with, and help to achieve, the objectives of this plan by utilizing a development review process. 9 b. Eliminate all delays,requirements,and costs which are not necessary or important to the achievement of the objectives of this plan. c. Expedite efforts to undertake projects which will help implement the plan by actively assisting in land assembly, the coordination of various required public and private actions, the obtaining of required public approvals and financial assistance, and in other ways. d. Assure that all tenants,residents,property owners,prospective developers, and others involved in,or affected by, efforts to improve the project area are treated equitably,and are adequately compensated for any significant loss or damage which may be imposed on them by public actions related to implementation of this plan. e. Provide reasonable options to permit individual property owners and tenants to remain in the project area if they so desire. C. GENERAL LAND-USE AND DEVELOPMENT PLAN 1. Land Use Map Figure 4,The General Land Use Plan indicates three functional land use and development districts. These three land use districts are as follows: ► General Commercial-Commercial activities appropriately located along major arterial within the CRRD CRA, similar to C-3 type • uses. ► Professional Office-similar professional offices located within one compact area, such as medical, legal,dental-type services. ► Multiple Family -high density multiple family housing stock is an appropriate use along arterial and collector streets due to the increased traffic flow and easy access to the downtown area. The functional land use and development districts are distinguished by the basic activities which are performed within their boundaries, the anticipated intensity of development,and provisions for automobile parking and automobile and pedestrian movement. The boundaries between the districts are not precisely defined;they overlap. These overlapping areas are zones of transition between the dominant land use 10 functions. The zones of transition are consistent with the land use objectives because they serve as buffers between different project area functions such as housing and business uses,and they may accommodate support services for basic district functions. Further refinement and detailing of the land use map should be accomplished in the administration of this plan,through the project proposal and implementation process, and through the revision and refinement of the City's Comprehensive Plan for central Apache Junction. This plan should be used as a guide for the development and review of specific project proposals. D. PROPOSED REDEVELOPMENT ACTIONS The City shall take the actions necessary to achieve the objectives of this plan. The redevelopment actions available to the City shall include,but not be limited to,the following: 1 Continuing Planning and Administration The City shall continue efforts to assess and respond to changed conditions, needs, and desires of residents and property owners. The City shall also continue to respond to the economy of the region,and to coordinate and manage resources to achieve plan objectives. This planning effort may result in the publication from time to time of reports, regulations, guidelines,plans, project proposals,work papers, or other documents which aid in achieving the objectives of this plan. In addition, the City may hold public meetings to elicit information on the public needs and desires for the project area. The City may also participate in planning efforts with other public and private interests to accomplish the objectives of this plan. The City shall coordinate planning and implementation activities and bring zoning and other regulations and plans for public facilities into conformance with the plan. 2. Technical Assistance and Counseling The City shall provide technical assistance and counseling to property owners and occupants within and adjacent to the project area regarding the methods and impacts of the implementation of this plan. The City may aid in the preparation of development proposals, coordinate development proposals with other agencies on a formal and informal basis,counsel home and property owners and tenants on available assistance, and prepare educational and informational documents which aid in the achievement of the objectives of this plan. 11 3. Provision of Public Services The City shall provide the highest available levels of public services throughout the redevelopment project area These services may include police,fire,health, social services,insurance,counseling, and other types of services which support the objectives of this plan. In addition, the City shall take administrative actions which expedite the review of, and action on,development proposals. 4. Funding and Economic Development The City shall actively pursue all possible sources of funding for the achievement of plan objectives. This may include,but shall not be limited to:bond issues, loans, grants, general fund expenditures,tax increment financing, special assessments,participation in federal programs, county and state assistance,joint exercises with other units of government, cooperation and coordination in joint development mixed-use projects with private and public agents, sale of property or services,revenue financing,tax abatement and other benefits, solicitation of developer offerings, and other authorized and legal actions. The City may engage in special economic development actions within the project area. It may package development proposals and coordinate and solicit such proposals. The City may provide special counseling and technical assistance to businesses willing to locate within the project area. 5. Preparation of Land for Redevelopment The City shall undertake a variety of actions to prepare land for redevelopment. These may include: a. Acquisition Purchase, lease,obtain options upon, acquire by gift, grant,bequest, devise, eminent domain or otherwise,any real or personal property or any interest therein, together with any improvements thereon,necessary or incidental to achievement of plan objectives. b. Clearance and Land Preparation Hold, improve,clear or prepare for redevelopment any such property. 12 c. Disposition Sell,lease,exchange,transfer, assign, subdivided,retain for its own use, - mortgage,pledge,hypothecate or otherwise encumber or disposal of any real or personal property or any interest therein. d. Contracts Enter into contracts with redevelopers of property containing covenants, restrictions and conditions regarding the use of such property for residential,commercial,industrial,recreational or other purposes,or for public purposes to achieve the objectives of this plan. e. Covenants Make any of the covenants,restrictions or conditions of the foregoing contracts into covenants running with the land, and provide appropriate remedies for any breach of any such covenants or conditions, including the right in the municipality to terminate such contracts and any interest in the property created pursuant thereto. f. Subdivision The City may subdivide, vacate,resubdivide, or otherwise change the recorded arrangement of property under its control in order to accomplish the objectives of this plan. 6_ Rehabilitation of Structures The City may participate in, and support efforts to,preserve and rehabilitate structures to achieve a long-term sound condition. Determination of structures for rehabilitation may be based on historic, architectural, or cultural merit of the structure; condition of the structure, condition of surrounding structures, lot size, layout, accessibility, and usefulness. 7. Removal or Installation of Public Improvements and Facilities The City may arrange or contract for the furnishing or repair,by persons or agencies,public or private, for services, privileges, works, streets,roads, public utilities or other facilities required to achieve plan objectives. 13 E. MANAGEMENT&IMPLEMENTATION OF THE REDEVELOPMENT PLAN Sections.B and D describe the objectives and plan for the project area. Section C describes the types of actions which may be taken to improve the area. This section describes a procedure and a program by which these actions may be implemented to achieve plan objectives. 1. Activities to be Undertaken by the City By itself, and/or in cooperation with other responsible departments of government and private agencies,the City will: a. Conduct studies and analyses and prepare plans,project proposals, budgets,contracts,recommendations for codes and legislation applications, and other documents and materials required to advance the implementation of plan objectives. b. Prepare and disseminate informational, educational,training and marketing material; convene and otherwise initiate and participate in planning, marketing, negotiating,and other meetings and activities for the purpose of advancing the objectives of the plan. c. Implement or carry out any plan,project, or operational activity directed and approved by the City Council and for which adequate resources are available, This may include the construction and operation of parking, pedestrian,park,recreational, educational, or other facilities and/or the promulgation and administration of leases, regulations, fees, insurance programs, subsidies,cost-sharing, and other measures required to achieve plan objectives. d. Make and enter into contracts necessary or incidental to the exercise of its powers and the performance of its duties, subject to the limitations of its other powers and resources, e. Collect, accept, and disburse funds,property, services, and other things of value from donations, grants, fees, rents,use charges,tax levies, and other sources, subject to overall budgetary and program approval by the City Council, for the purpose of achieving plan objectives. f. Do other things which are legally permitted and are required to implement the plan. 14 2. Downtown Improvement Budget and Program The City will prepare both an annual and a long-term budget and program for its activities and for project area improvement. This budget will identify project and program expenditure categories as specifically as possible as well as sources of funding. It will be submitted to the City Council for approval through normal budgetary review processes. No expenditures or binding commitments for expenditure may be made which are not part of a budget approved by the Council. In addition to the budget, a program of projects and actions in sufficient detail to identify specific annual and general long-term objectives will be presented. When approved,this program will be used to guide the City's activities for the relevant budget and program period. 3. Project and Action Proposal Review Any project or activity to be undertaken in the project area,privately or by a public agency,which requires public action or approval will be subject to review • by the City. The City will assure adequate coordination of advice and review by different departments of City government and of other affected governmental entities. The City will develop and publish criteria and procedures to govern this review process. These will detail the following general guidelines: a. Any project or activity proposal may be presented to and discussed with the City and the City may provide advice and technical planning or similar assistance related to such proposals on an informal basis subject to its published cri'c-ia and procedures. b. All formal requests or applications for public action and all public project proposals will be submitted to the City for review. At its discretion,with exceptions as noted below,the City may issue a report reviewing and commenting on the impact of the proposal upon plan objectives. c. For all proposals requiring City Council action, a report shall be prepared which: 1) Describes estimated costs and impacts of the proposal in relation to plan objectives. 2) Delineates the nature and scope of public actions and commitments required, including both those to be taken directly by the City and by other units of government. 15 3) Describes the methods by which required public actions and commitments will be met, including funding, organizational, procedural,legal, and other steps and assignments of responsibility. 4) Presents budget, approvals, agreements, opinions and/or other _ evidence indicating the feasibility of required public actions. d. For all proposals requiring City Council action and for such others as it may deem appropriate, the City will develop and implement procedures which will assure adequate public review and which will meet all legal or administrative requirements for public hearings. 4. Financing In addition to financing which may be required in connection with specific project or actions proposals, sources of funding will be established to provide for the on- going activities of the administration of this plan and the provision of technical and other assistance required to achieve plan Objectives. 5. - A Statement of the Proposal Method of Financing the Redevelopment Project The City shall provide financing for this project from a variety of sources, including advances, loans, grants and contributions,property tax increment financing,and such other legally available funds, all as may be determined and specified to be applied to the financing of the project in the redevelopment improvement budget and program. The proceeds derived from the property tax increment provision herein shall be for the exclusive use of the implementation of this plan. 6. - Property Tax Increment Provision A portion of the cost of financing the project, pursuant to this redevelopment plan, will be provided by loans, moneys,advances or other indebtedness,whether or not evidenced by bonds incurred by the City of Apache Junction and payable from property tax increment funds, as authorized by Arizona Revised Statutes, Section 36-1488.01,as amended. The proceedings of the Mayor and Council of the City of Apache Junction, authorizing the issuance of bonds or advances of moneys or making of loans or the incurring of any indebtedness by the City to finance, in whole or in part,the redevelopment project,may pledge the property tax increment funds,with respect to the project,to the payment of the principal of, and interest on, such bonds, loans, advances or indebtedness, subject to the hereinafter described limitations: 16 a. Limitation on Period for Collection and Allocation of Tax Increment Revenues The collection and allocation of tax property increment funds for redevelopment shall be limited to a period not exceeding thirty (30)years from the date of the first collection and allocation of said tax increments. _. For purposes of collecting and allocating tax increments pursuant to this redevelopment plan,the 1997 assessment and tax roll,shall be used in collecting and allocating said tax increments. b. Allocation and Application of Tax Increment Revenues Starting with the first tax year beginning after November 1, 1998, any ad valorem taxes levied by or fdr the benefit of any taxing agency, as defined in the Arizona Revised Statutes, Section 36-1488.01,A.2., on land, real property,personal property or other property not otherwise exempted with respect to the assessed valuation of property within the redevelopment project area in excess of the assessed Valuation of such property as shown on the 1997 assessment and tax roll, shall be paid into a special tax increment fund, to be established by the Mayor and Council of the City of Apache Junction and shall be used for the payment of costs associated with the implementation of the Redevelopment Plan. F. OTHER PROVISIONS NECESSARY TO MEET STATE AND LOCAL REQUIREMENTS 1. Boundaries. Existing Use and Condition. General Land Use Pim.and Information Showing Standards of Population Densities. Land Coverage. and buildings in the Area after Redevelopment Information on boundaries, existing use and conditions, and the general land use plan has been previously discussed. The boundaries of the redevelopment project are described in section A of this plan. Existing land use and property conditions arc also described in Section A. The general land use plan and information showing standards of population density,land coverage, and buildings in the area after redevelopment are discussed in Section D. 17 2. A Statement of the Proposed Changes. if Any. in Zoning Ordinances or Maps, Street Layouts. Street Levels or Grades, Building Codes. and Ordinances The scope of redevelopment is large and the time of implementation long. It is unreasonable, at this time, to project a comprehensive list of changes which could be needed to implement this plan. Instead, the implementation of this plan shall be incremental, and changes to the above shall be made as necessary during the administration and implementation of this plan. The City shall project changes in the CRA budget and program and the project and action proposal review procedure in order to involve the public in decisions regarding changes to be made in the project area. 3. A Statement as to the Kind and Number of Site Improvements and Additional Public Utilities which will be Required to Support the New Land Uses in the Area after Redevelopment The number(s) and kind(s) of site improvements and public utility(ies)will be determined through the CRA improvement budget and program and the project and action proposal review processes. All improvements shall conform to the objective of this plan. G. PROCEDURES FOR AMENDING OR SUPPLEMENTING THIS GENERAL PLAN From time to time the general plan may be amended by the City Council,providing that adequate notice has been given and public hearings have been conducted as required by law. Council consideration will include review and recommendations. If changes are proposed for the general plan after the lease or sale of property in the project area,the modification shall be consented to in writing by the redevelopers) of any property affected by the proposed modification. As appropriate, disposition,rehabilitation,land acquisition and clearance, and other specific activity supplements may be added to this plan. 18 H. CROSSROADS REDEVELOPMENT AREA A CRA Advisory Committee shall be appointed by the Mayor and Council. This seven- member Committee shall serve four-year overlapping terms. The function of the Committee will be to advise City staff and the Mayor and Council on the CRA activities. I. EXHIBITS 1. Legal Description Legal Description The description of the territory proposed to become the Crossroads Redevelopment Area, is as follows: That portion of Section 16, 20, and 21, Township I North, Range 8 East of the Gila and Salt River Base and Meridian,Pinal County, Arizona, described as follows: The East half of the Northeast quarter of Section 20; Beginning at the Southwest corner of the Northeast quarter of Section 20;thence North 823.25 feet along the West line of said Northeast quarter,thence East 40.00 feet; thence North 187.97 feet;thence East 921.41 feet; thence North 270.00 feet; thence East 298.70 feet to the West right of way line of Plaza Drive;thence the following 3 courses along said West right of way;North 728.16 feet,Northerly 100.30 feet and North 498.08 feet to the North line of said Northeast quarter of Section 20; thence East 33.00 feet;thence South 2640.00 feet to the South line of said Northeast quarter of Section 20;thence West 1320.00 feet to the point of beginning; and — The North half of the Southeast quarter of Section 20; The North 660 feet of the Northeast quarter of the Southwest quarter of Section 20; The South 148 feet of the Southeast quarter of the Northwest quarter of Section 20, The West half of the Southwest quarter of the Southwest quarter of Section 16; The Northwest quarter of the Northwest quarter of Section 21, The West half of the Southwest quarter of the Northwest quarter of Section 21; The Northwest quarter of the Northwest quarter of the Southwest quarter of Section 21; The Southwest quarter of the Northwest quarter of the Southwest quarter of Section 21; 19 The West half of the Southeast quarter of the Northwest quarter of the Southwest quarter of Section 21; the Southwest quarter of the Southwest quarter of Section 21. — • 20 a a • FIGURE 1 • CROSSROADS __ REDEVELOPMENT N /Mb, AREA • ... ..._ 0 ...... .: . . 1• - .•... 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WATER PUMPING FACILITY A :: ;•. �\.: t•: A FRATERNAL ORGANIZATION I . 4 y' 'COMMERCIAL P' POST OFFICE } :y►:; FIGURE 3 BUILDING CONDITION PERCENTAGE OF DISTRICT Exceeds Standard 3% Standard 7% Sub-Standard r 70% Vacant 20% FIGURE 4 REDEVELOPMENT AREA Superstition Blvd , -'': ,1 • ws ...A. V 1 7.'f rimy :.9'n 4:` . ..4''' �71 r ..�.: V CO ' A � x rr T�. - I, . 1:ase Pont Junction Dr W. Apache Trailt. 1. `1+:i,44::Tk;:. :ti-bi:...--..r..,T : p'`_{C� aY t .t �'�„��>}r. 'z+S_S::, i •f. . - ..:134:-14- r1.-14';JP'S .:PkL +rep O f. 7 ;.t ': %, Y77` y'ti •_ 7 } is � ceG� � .. _,... ,._Zua-?ti•,,rr•Y-_�..,: :...:r:‘_ e 1 ,PI 1 + 7r 'Ytt' ]A1*? L ...: '. N Broadway Ave LEGEND 0 PROFESSIONAL I GOVERNMENT OFFICE MULTIPLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL Source: Development Services Office GENERAL COMMERCIAL N City of Apache Junction ® DISTRICT BOUNDARY May 20, 1998 C'\R DD ISTRDPLAN 97G EN E RA L.WPD Paul E Michaud ROLL CALL VOTE NOTES )\ I \\ ITEM # / MEETING OF MOTION BY: SECONDED BY �";() COUNCILMEMBER WILSON J YES NO ABSTAINED COUNCILMEMBER SERDY d COUNCILMEMBER RIZZI V VICE MAYOR BARKER f COUNCLMEMBER EVANS ✓ MAYOR INSALACO V UNANIMO/JS IN FAVOR OPPOSED ABSTAINED TOTAL \I CONSENT AGENDA ITEM NOS. 1-4 I MOVE THAT THE CONSENT AGENDA BE ACCEPTED AS PRESENTED, AND THAT APPROVAL BE GIVEN FOR RESOLUTION NO. 13-37, A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA, COMMITTING LOCAL FUNDS AS LEVERAGE FOR FY 2013 STATE SPECIAL PROJECTS ("SSP")APPLICATION(S); AND THAT APPROVAL BE GIVEN FOR RESOLUTION NO 13-35, A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA, REAFFIRMING RESOLUTION 08-07 FOR THE CROSSROADS REDEVELOPMENT AREA AND CROSSROADS REDEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR THE SOLE PURPOSE OF QUALIFICATION OF FUNDING UNDER THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM City of Apache Junction, Arizona 300E Superstition Boulevard (� Agenda Item Cover Sheet Apache Junction AZ 85119 Agenda Item No.5. File ID: 13-346 Sponsor Thomas Kelly Agenda Date. 11/19/2013 Index In Control. City Council Meeting Presentation of the Meritorious Citizenship Award to Daniel and Lisa Kelly by the City of Apache Junction Police Department Presentation Attachments. City of Apache Junction,Arizona Page 1 Printed on 11/12/2013 City of Apache Junction, Arizona 300 E Superstition ' Boulevard : Agenda Item Cover Sheet Apache Junction AZ 85119 Agenda Item No.6. File ID: 13-214 Sponsor: George Hoffman Agenda Date. 11/19/2013 Index. In Control:City Council Meeting City manager's report Presentation and discussion Attachments .... City of Apache Junction,Arizona Page 1 Printed on 11/12/2013 PUBLIC HEARING 1. For PROPOSED RESOLUTION NO. 13-36,AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF FISCAL YEAR 2014 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT AND FISCAL YEAR 2014 STATE SPECIAL PROJECT GRANT APPLICATIONS. 2. Will PROGRAM COORDINATOR HEATHER PATEL speak to the Council? 3. Will the applicant or spokesperson please speak to the Council on this item? 4. Is there anyone from the public who wishes to speak on this item? (Are there any "Request to Speak" forms?) 5. If not, this hearing is closed. 6. Is there any discussion? 7. Call for a motion. 8. Call for a second. 9. Roll call vote. City of Apache Junction, Arizona 300 E Superstition p110 Boulevard Agenda Item Cover Sheet Apache Junction AZ 85119 Agenda Item No.7. File ID: 13-355 Sponsor. Heather Patel Agenda Date. 11/19/2013 Index. Community Development In Control: City Council Meeting Public hearing on and consideration of proposed Resolution No 13-36, authorizing the submission of fiscal year 2014 Community Development Block Grant and fiscal year 2014 State Special Project grant applications Public hearing and action Staff respectfully requests the city council 1) Conduct a public hearing to receive input and discuss potential projects, 2) Select the projects to be submitted, and 3) Consideration of approval Resolution No 13-36, authorizing the submission of the city's applications Attachments Staff report 13-36 pdf, Resolution 13-36 pdf City of Apache Junction,Arizona Page 1 Printed on 11/12/2013 elliS ,IN pcACHE✓ G� .aO na _' City of Apache Junction 4R+ CNP Development Services Department MEMORANDUM /'1 DATE. November 6,2013 TO: The Honorable Mayor and City Council THROUGH: George Hoffman, City Manager Brad Steinke, Development Services Director Roger Hacker, Revenue Resources Manager FROM: Heather Patel, Grants Coordmator SUBJECT: Consideration of proposed Resolution No. 13-36, authonzmg the submission of Fiscal Year 2014 Community Development Block Grant and Fiscal Year 2014 State Special Project grant applications REQUEST Staff respectfully requests the city council. 1. Conduct a public hearing to receive mput and discuss potential projects for the utilization of Community Development Block Grant Regional Account("CDBG")funds for Fiscal Year 2014("FY14") and State Special Project("SSP") funds for Fiscal Year 2014; 2 Select the project(s)to be submitted and designate which project will be submitted for CDBG for FY14 fundmg and which will be submitted for SSP for FY14 funding, and 3. Review, discuss, and approve Resolution No 13-36 authonzmg the submission of the city's FY14 CDBG and FY14 SSP applications. Both Programs are Federal grant programs admimstered by the Arizona Department of Housing ("ADOH") The CDBG fundmg is allocated to the community as long as a viable project is submitted, whereas the SSP funding is a statewide competitive application process BACKGROUND Since 1974, the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development has provided assistance to local communities through the CDBG and SSP Programs. These Programs were established to help communities address the following national objectives. 1) Meet the needs of low and moderate income citizens; 2) Prevent/elimmate slums and blight in a community; and/or 3) Address urgent needs to the health/welfare of a community A community can use the funds to address one of the national objectives or can direct the funds to a non-profit organization Apache Junction has participated in the CDBG program since 1982. The City of Apache Junction is eligible to submit applications to the Arizona Department of Housmg ("ADOH") for both the CDBG and SSP funding The City of Apache Junction is anticipating receiving approximately$120,000 in CDBG funds to be used over a two year period of time(January 2015—December 2016) These funds are guaranteed to the community as long as a viable project is submitted for funding to ADOH. The city may retain up to 18%of these funds for administrative costs. This application is due June 1,2014 In years past,the city partnered with the Town of Payson to receive double funding every other year The city chose to end that partnership in 2011 The City of Apache Junction is anticipating submitting an application for the SSP funds in which the City may request up to $300,000 to be used over a two year period of time These funds are a statewide competitive grant The city may retain up to 18%of these funds for admuustrative costs. The anticipated application due date is fall/winter 2014 Crucial to the CDBG and SSP programs is the involvement of local citizens and elected officials In fact,to participate in the programs and receive funds a community must be able to document that citizens and officials have been given the opportumty to discuss community needs and suggest possible projects Ultimately,the decision on which CDBG and SSP projects will be submitted rests with the elected officials m a commumty. To assist communities in meeting the requirements for public participation,ADOH has established a /, mandatory public participation process Failure to meet the public participation requirements will result in the disqualification of the city from the programs and an inability to receive funds On October 1, 2013 a public meeting was held to solicit input from the public on potential projects for the submission of an application Technical assistance was provided to the community until September 30,2013 to help formulate projects for consideration and to determine if a potential project meets the requirements of the CDBG program. There were no members of the community present during the public meeting,therefore there were no public comments received. Additionally, on October 10,2013 the Leadership Team met to discuss potential projects for presentation to the city council Based upon the city's current low to moderate income status,the city must focus their CDBG and SSP efforts on projects that meet one of the following cntena 1) Is within a designated and approved redevelopment area, e g Crossroads Redevelopment Area and Apache Trail Redevelopment Area, 2) Assist persons within a limited clientele category, e g semors,disabled, etc , 2 3) Assist homeowners who are proven to be low income, e g housing rehabilitation, and 4) Assist neighborhoods that are proven to be low income During the Leadership Team meeting, several projects were discussed that met the cntena of the CDBG program. Of those projects, several held high priority. The following projects were discussed by the Leadership Team Project Emergency repair program Location City-wide Cost. $15,000/residential structure Description. Emergency repair of 1-2 items in an owner occupied home—see guidelines Eligibility Low-moderate income eligibility cntena per household Funding CDBG Project Owner-occupied housing rehabilitation program Location City-wide Cost $50,000/residential structure Description Full rehabilitation of an owner occupied home— see guidelines Eligibility Low-moderate income eligibility cntena per household Funding CDBG Project Commercial rehabilitation Location. Redevelopment areas Cost $30,000/structure Description. Rehabilitation of commercial properties for ADA, code and health and safety compliance Eligibility Redevelopment area benefit Identified in the DRIS Funding. CDBG Project Sidewalk improvements Location. Grand/Ocotillo/Main neighborhood south of Apache Trail Cost. $300,000+ Description. Installation of sidewalks, curb & gutter within the neighborhood Eligibility Redevelopment area benefit Funding SSP Project Street improvements Location. Pueblo del Sol neighborhood—southwest of Superstition Blvd and Delaware Cost. $300,000+ Description Installation of sidewalks, curb & gutter, drainage improvements and paving of the roadway Eligibility. Low to moderate income neighborhood Funding SSP 3 Ink Project. Sidewalk/drainage improvements Location. Ironwood and Tepee Cost• N/A Description. Installation of sidewalks and drainage solutions Eligibility Project determined not a pnonty for the city, issues with nght-of-way Funding. N/A The following projects were recommended by the Leadership Team. CDBG. Emergency repair program SSP Pueblo del Sol phase two,with an alternate of Grand/Ocotillo/Main pending FY13 SSP application outcome On November 4,2013, Community Alliance Agamst Family Abuse("CAAFA")submitted a request for consideration of funding to make improvements to their shelter facilities m the amount of $109,000 As part of the application requirements for submission of CDBG and SSP applications, a resolution is required that authorizes the city to submit apphcations to ADOH for funding. Resolution No. 13-36 further authorizes the Mayor to sign the applications, contracts,and grant documents,and take all actions necessary to implement and complete the activities submitted within the applications DISCUSSION A public heanng is required by the Arizona Department of Housmg to provide the public an additional opportunity to present potential projects to the city council for consideration Staff respectfully requests the council take into consideration those projects listed above which have been found eligible and those projects presented dunng the public hearing as potential projects for submittal. Council's project selection and approval of Resolution No 13-36 will enable city staff to prepare and submit the application(s)in a complete and timely manner /'\ RECOMMENDATION Staff respectfully recommends council. 1 Conduct a public hearing and review the proposed projects, 2 Select the project(s)to be submitted and designate which project will be submitted for FY14 CDBG funding and FY14 SSP funding, and 3 Approve Resolution No. 13-36 ACTION REOUIRED The followmg actions are required. 1)Convene a public hearing, 2) Select project(s)to be submitted as grant applications; and 3)Consideration of Resolution No 13-36 ATTACHMENTS Attachment One Resolution No 13-36 4 RESOLUTION NO. 13-36 A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA, AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION(S) FOR FY 2014 STATE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT REGIONAL ACCOUNT ( "CDBG" ) , FY 2014 STATE SPECIAL PROJECT ( "SSP" ) FUNDS, .-. AND CERTIFYING THAT THE APPLICATION(S) • (1) MEETS THE IDENTIFIED HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT NEEDS; AND (2) IS NECESSARY FOR IMPLEMENTATION AND COMPLETION OF THE ACTIVITIES OUTLINED IN THE CDBG AND SSP APPLICATION(S) . WHEREAS, the City of Apache Junction is desirous of undertaking community development activities, and WHEREAS, the State of Arizona is administering the Community Development Block Grant ( "CDBG" ) Program; and WHEREAS, the State CDBG Program requires that the requested CDBG funds address one of the three congressionally-mandated national objectives, and WHEREAS, the activities within these applications address the identified housing and community development needs, including the needs of low and moderate income persons; and WHEREAS, a grantee of State CDBG funds is required to comply with the CDBG Program guidelines and federal statutes and regulations, and .-. WHEREAS, on October 1, 2013 and November 19, 2013 , the City of Apache Junction held public hearings on CDBG and SSP proposed projects NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and City Council of the City of Apache Junction as follows . SECTION 1 Staff is authorized to submit applications to the State of Arizona Department of Housing for Fiscal Year 2014 CDBG, and Fiscal Year 2014 SSP funds, and the Mayor is authorized to sign the applications, contracts, grant documents and other related documents for receipt and use of CDBG funds for RESOLUTION NO 13-36 PAGE 1 OF 2 FY 2014 CDBG - for the funding maximum; and FY 2014 SSP - for $300, 000 SECTION 2 . The Mayor or his designee is authorized to take any and all actions necessary to implement and complete the activities — submitted in the applications . SECTION 3 • The applications for State CDBG and SSP funds further the needs under State guidelines for low and moderate income persons . SECTION 4 : The City of Apache Junction shall comply with all State CDBG Program guidelines, federal statutes and regulations applicable to the State CDBG Program and certifications contained in the applications PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION THIS DAY OF 2013 . SIGNED AND ATTESTED TO THIS DAY OF 2013 . JOHN INSALACO Mayor ATTEST KATHLEEN CONNELLY City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM: RICHARD J STERN City Attorney RESOLUTION NO. 13-36 PAGE 2 OF 2 I Oft ROLL CALL VOTE NOTES: (}1 () t / ' C 4 v j' 9 # (-7IN ii \ o ITEM # MEETING 0 1 MOTION BY. SECONDED BY YES NO ABSTAINED COUNCILMEMBER RIZZI wi COUNCILMEMBER WILSON v/J • VICE MAYOR BARKER COUNCILMEMBER SERDY JJ COUNCILMEMBER EVANS I MAYOR INSALACO J UNANIMOUS IN FAVOR OPPOSED ABSTAINED \TOTAL ITEM NO. 7 I MOVE THAT RESOLUTION NO 13-36,A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA, AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION(S) FOR FY 2014 STATE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT REGIONAL ACCOUNT ("CDBG"), FY 2014 STATE SPECIAL PROJECT("SSP") FUNDS, AND CERTIFYING THAT THE APPLICATION(S)• (1) MEETS THE IDENTIFIED HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT NEEDS; AND (2) IS NECESSARY FOR IMPLEMENTATION AND COMPLETION OF THE ACTIVITIES OUTLINED IN THE CDBG AND SSP APPLICATION(S), (BE APPROVED) OR(BE DENIED) PUBLIC HEARING 1. For PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO. 1395,AMENDING CITY CODE CHAPTER 4 FEES,BY ADDING A NEW ARTICLE 4-2 RETURNED PAYMENT FEES ,WITH THE EMERGENCY CLAUSE 2. Will FINANCE DIRECTOR DONNA MEINERTS speak to the Council? 3. Will the applicant or spokesperson please speak to the Council on this item? 4. Is there anyone from the public who wishes to speak on this item? (Are there any "Request to Speak" forms?)5. If not,this hearing is closed. 1:1,911 6. Is there any discussion? 7. Call for a motion. 8. Call for a second. oyiy/Ok? 9. Roll call vote. City of Apache Junction, Arizona 300 E Superstition Boulevard Agenda Item Cover Sheet Apache Junction,AZ 85119 ✓`, Agenda Item No 8 File ID: 13-357 Sponsor: Kathy Connelly and Donna Meinerts Agenda Date• 11/19/2013 Index- In Control. City Council Meeting Public hearing on and consideration of proposed Ordinance No 1395, amending the City of Apache Junction City Code, Chapter 4, Fees, by adding Article 4-2, Returned Payment Fees with the emergency clause Public hearing and action Staff respectfully requests the city council 1) Conduct a public hearing to receive input, and 2) Consideration of approval of Ordinance No 1395, amending the City of Apache Junction City Code, Chapter 4, Fees, by adding Article 4-2, Returned Payment Fees with the emgergency clause Attachments Ordinance 1395 final version City of Apache Junction,Arizona Page 1 Printed on 11/13/2013 eN emS ORDINANCE NO. 1395 AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA, AMENDING THE APACHE JUNCTION CITY CODE, VOLUME I, CHAPTER 4 FEES, BY ADDING A NEW ARTICLE 4-2 RETURNED PAYMENT FEES; REPEALING ANY CONFLICTING PROVISIONS, PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. WHEREAS, Arizona Revised Statutes § 44-6852 allows for the collection of a service fee plus actual charges assessed by the financial institution of the holder, payee or assignee of the holder or payee, resulting from a dishonored check; and WHEREAS, modern technology provides for the use of other forms of electronic payments including debit cards, credit cards, automated clearing house ("ACH") transactions and other acceptable forms of electronic payments; and WHEREAS, the City of Apache Junction experiences a measurable number of returned as dishonored or refused transactions each year; and WHEREAS, under present city codes, the City of Apache Junction cannot assess returned payment fees for payments returned by financial institutions, and WHEREAS, for accountability and budgetary efficiency, it is necessary to adopt a returned payment fee applied to persons who cause items to be returned to the City of Apache Junction by financial institutions for non-payment . NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA, AS FOLLOWS : SECTION I IN GENERAL That the Apache Junction City Code, Volume I, Chapter 4 Fees be amended by adding a new Article 4-2 Returned Payment Fees, to read as follows: ORDINANCE NO 1395 PAGE 1 OF 3 AIIsk Article 4-2 Returned Payment Fees A. Whenever the city is paid any fees authorized or required by this code, or for any services or commodities in the form of a check, debit card, credit card, automated clearing house ("ACH") transaction or other acceptable form of electronic payment and the financial institution refuses ....► payment of the amount, a fee as outlined in Arizona Revised Statutes § 44-6852 plus any directly related costs, including but not limited to postage and special postal handling charges, shall be charged to the maker for each check, debit card, credit card, ACH or other acceptable form of electronic payment that is refused. B. Any debt to the city for which a check, debit card, credit card, ACH or other form of electronic payment has been tendered and returned by any financial institution, shall be satisfied by payment in full of the amount, including the returned payment fee, as outlined in Arizona Revised Statutes §44-6852, plus any directly related costs including but not limited to postage and special postal handling charges Payments shall only be accepted in the form of cash, cashier' s check or money order C. The city may use any legal means to collect amounts owed to it including returned payment fees The city' s legal remedies shall include, but are not limited to, the filing of a legal action in a court of competent jurisdiction. Should a legal action be filed, recovery may include the city' s reasonable attorney' s fees and court costs . D. The city may waive any additional fee pursuant to this section in a situation in which the payment was dishonored for reasons beyond the maker' s control. SECTION II : REPEALING ANY CONFLICTING PROVISIONS All ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict with the provisions of this ordinance are hereby repealed. SECTION III : PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY If any section, sub-section, sentence, phrase, clause or portion of this ordinance, or any part of the code adopted herein by reference, is for any reason held to be invalid or unconstitutional by the decision of any court of competent ORDINANCE NO 1395 PAGE 2 OF 3 jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions thereof SECTION IV: DECLARING AN EMERGENCY The immediate operation of the provision of this ordinance is necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health or safety, and that an emergency is hereby declared to -^ exist; and this ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage, adoption and approval by the Mayor and City Council of the City of Apache Junction. PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA, THIS DAY OF 2013 SIGNED AND ATTESTED TO THIS DAY OF , 2013 . John S . Insalaco Mayor ATTEST: KATHLEEN CONNELLY City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM: RICHARD JOEL STERN City Attorney ORDINANCE NO. 1395 PAGE 3 OF 3 ROLL CALL VOTE NOTES f-hCr\ -4)1/4-1' 7 J bt) Il (\ l `) gITEM # CAIMEETING OF \\ I 0 MOTION BY SECONDED BY Mifr. YES NO ABSTAINED �, VICE MAYOR BARKER � LD COUNCILMEMBER WILSON �� COUNCILMEMBER EVANS V// COUNCILMEMBER RIZZI i` COUNCILMEMBER SERDY 'I/ MAYOR INSALACO J UNANIMOUS IN FAVOR OPPOSED ABSTAINED TOTAL L Ask ROLL CALL VOTE NOTES 1� /U1/4) 11\ C\\P ITEM # MEETING OF I MOTION BY: SECONDED BY: A-At / YES NO ABSTAINED COUNCILMEMBER SERDY V COUNCILMEMBER RIZZI COUNCILMEMBER EVANS COUNCILMEMBER WILSON VICE MAYOR BARKER V MAYOR INSALACO UNANIMOUS IN FAVOR OPPOSED ABSTAINED TOTAL ITEM NO. 8 I MOVE THAT ORDINANCE NO. 1395 BE READ BY TITLE ONLY WITH THE EMERGENCY CLAUSE AND THE READING OF THE ENTIRE ORDINANCE BE WAIVED (Call upon the city clerk to read Ordinance No. 1395 by title only with the emergency clause. Three-quarter majority vote required for emergency clause to pass.) I MOVE THAT ORDINANCE NO 1395, AS READ BY THE CITY CLERK, (BE APPROVED AND ADOPTED) OR(BE DENIED). I MOVE THAT ORDINANCE NO 1395 AS READ BY THE CITY CLERK, BE APPROVED AND ADOPTED WITH THE FOLLOWING AMENDMENTS: 300E Superstition City of Apache Junction, Arizona Boulevard -.-. Agenda Item Cover Sheet Apache Junction,AZ 85119 • Agenda Item No.9. File ID: 13-351 Sponsor. Shane Kiesow Agenda Date. 11/19/2013 Index: Community Infrastructure In Control. City Council Meeting Presentation and discussion on the current status of the city's streets Shane Kiesow, Public Works Manager, will provide Information as to the condition of the city's streets and status with meeting service level objectives Presentation and discussion. Attachments• City of Apache Junction,Arizona Page 1 Printed on 11/12/2013 ITEM NO. 9 DISCUSSION ITEM ONLY-NO ACTION AT THIS TIME ROLL CALL VOTE NOTES: J f\ ff' t \ A \ ITEM # MEETIN OF C ))\\J\r‘i MOTION BY SECONDED BY YES NO ABSTAINED COUNCILMEMBER EVANS COUNCILMEMBER SERDY VICE MAYOR BARKER COUNCILMEMBER WILSON COUNCILMEMBER RIZZI I/ MAYOR INSALACO UNANIMO J S IN FAVOR OPPOSED ABSTAINED TOTAL p ITEM NO. 10-11 I MOVE THAT AN EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 5.45 P.M., AND A WORK SESSION AT 7.00 P.M., BE HELD ON MONDAY, DECEMBER 2, 2013, 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, DECEMBER 3, 2013, IN THE CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE ROOM. ADJOURNMENT: c�r l0 U I MOVE THAT THE MEETING BE ADJOURNED AT P M ROLL CALL WS: II I 0 REG I1 I6 >19 SPEC. CITY COUNCIL: P / A P, `/ A P / A / MAYOR INSALACO V V VICE MAYOR BARKER V V COUNCILMEMBER EVANS 'I V COUNCILMEMBER RIZZI I ✓ COUNCILMEMBER SERDY I V COUNCILMEMBER WALDRON / i/ COUNCILMEMBER WILSON / / TOTAL b 1 I CITY STAFF. 1111Cj 11 17 City Manager George Hoffman ✓ V Assistant City Manager Bryant / / Powell V V City Clerk Kathleen Connelly ;/ / City Attorney Joel Stern / V Public Safety Director Tom Kelly Public Works Director Giao / Pham Parks & Recreation Director Jeff Bell Library Director Spencer Paden / Finance Director Donna / Meinerts City Engineer Emile Schmid / V / Development Svcs Director Brad Steinke V Human Resources Director Liz Riley P - i *p., Assistant to the City Manager V Matt Busby .\...\k- OTHERS: i i