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Home My WebLink About2012-01-17 City Council Regular MinutesCITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 17, 2012 The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Apache Junction, Arizona, was held on January 17, 2012, at the Apache Junction City Council Chambers pursuant to the notice required by law. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Insalaco called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. INVOCATION Councilmember Wilson gave the Invocation. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Councilmember Serdy led the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL Councilmembers Present:Mayor Insalaco Vice Mayor Dietz Councilmember Barker Councilmember Coleman Councilmember Serdy Councilmember Smithson Councilmember Wilson Staff Present:City Manager George Hoffman Assistant City Manager Bryant Powell City Clerk Kathleen Connelly City Attorney Joel Stern Public Safety Director Jerald Monahan Economic Development Director Steve Filipowicz Others Present:None. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL JANUARY 17, 2012 PAGE 1 OF 7 ACCEPTANCE OF CONSENT AGENDA )Vice Mayor Dietz MOVED THAT THE CONSENT AGENDA BE ACCEPTED AS PRESENTED; AND THAT APPROVAL BE GIVEN FOR THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENTS BETWEEN THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION AND ATWELL, LLC, DAVID EVANS & ASSOCIATES, INC., ENTELLUS, INC., HDR ENGINEERING, INC., AND T.Y. LIN INTERNATIONAL FOR PUBLIC WORKS ON -CALL SERVICES FOR GENERAL CIVIL ENGINEERING SERVICES IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $300,000 ANNUALLY; AND THAT AUTHORIZATION BE GIVEN TO THE MAYOR TO SIGN THE AGREEMENTS PENDING FINAL APPROVAL AS TO FORM BY THE CITY ATTORNEY; AND THAT APPROVAL BE GIVEN FOR THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENTS BETWEEN THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION AND ARCHAEOLOGICAL CONSULTING SERVICES, LTD., AZTEC ENGINEERING GROUP, INC., LOGAN SIMPSON DESIGN INC., TIERRA ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANTS, LLC, AND WESTERN TECHNOLOGIES INC. FOR PUBLIC WORKS ON -CALL SERVICES FOR ENVIRONMENTAL & ARCHAEOLOGICAL SERVICES IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $100,000 ANNUALLY; AND THAT AUTHORIZATION BE GIVEN TO THE MAYOR TO SIGN THE AGREEMENTS PENDING FINAL APPROVAL AS TO FORM BY THE CITY ATTORNEY; AND THAT APPROVAL BE GIVEN FOR THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENTS BETWEEN THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION AND BOSAK ARCHITECTURAL COMPANIES, LLC, DEUTSCH ARCHITECTURE GROUP, DICK & FRITSCHE DESIGN GROUP, GENSLER, AND SAEMISCH DE BELLA ARCHITECTS, INC. FOR PUBLIC WORKS ON -CALL SERVICES FOR ARCHITECTURE, PLANNING AND LANDSCAPE DESIGN SERVICES IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $100,000 ANNUALLY; AND THAT AUTHORIZATION BE GIVEN FOR THE MAYOR TO SIGN THE AGREEMENTS PENDING FINAL APPROVAL AS TO FORM BY THE CITY ATTORNEY; AND THAT APPROVAL BE GIVEN FOR THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENTS BETWEEN THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION AND AMEC ENVIRONMENT & INFRASTRUCTURE, INC., AZTEC ENGINEERING, DAVID EVANS AND ASSOCIATES, INC., ENTELLUS, INC., AND WOOD/PATEL & ASSOCIATES, INC., FOR PUBLIC WORKS ON -CALL SERVICES FOR SURVEY/RIGHT OF WAY ACQUISITION SERVICES IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $100,000 ANNUALLY; AND THAT AUTHORIZATION BE GIVEN FOR THE MAYOR TO SIGN THE AGREEMENTS PENDING FINAL APPROVAL AS TO FORM BY THE CITY ATTORNEY; AND REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL JANUARY 17, 2012 PAGE 2 OF 7 THAT APPROVAL BE GIVEN FOR THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENTS BETWEEN THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION AND ACS SERVICES, LLC, AMEC ENVIRONMENT & INFRASTRUCTURE, INC., NINYO & MOORE, SPEEDIE AND ASSOCIATES, INC., AND WESTERN TECHNOLOGIES INC. FOR PUBLIC WORKS ON -CALL SERVICES FOR GEOTECHNICAL SERVICES IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $100,000 ANNUALLY; AND THAT AUTHORIZATION BE GIVEN FOR THE MAYOR TO SIGN THE AGREEMENTS PENDING FINAL APPROVAL AS TO FORM BY THE CITY ATTORNEY; AND THAT APPROVAL BE GIVEN FOR THE AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT NO. R016- 10-01 BETWEEN THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION AND THE GOVERNOR'S OFFICE OF ENERGY POLICY TO ADD AN ADDITIONAL FIVE MONTHS TO THE AGREEMENT TO ALLOW EXISTING EECBG GRANT MONIES TO BE SPENT; AND THAT AUTHORIZATION BE GIVEN TO THE MAYOR TO SIGN THE AMENDMENT; AND THAT RESOLUTION NO. 12-01, A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION TO ENTER INTO A FIRST AMENDMENT TO INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN PINAL COUNTY AND THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION CONCERNING SHARED COSTS FOR THE RECONSTRUCTION AND RE -DESIGN OF IRONWOOD DRIVE WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS OF APACHE JUNCTION, BE APPROVED. Councilmember Barker SECONDED THE MOTION. VOTE:Unanimous.(with the exception of Item No. 3 upon which Councilmember Serdy voted no.) The motion carried. AWARDS, PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS Mr. Paul Pecora, past chair of the Apache Junction Chamber of Commerce, and Mr. Larry Johnson, president and chief executive officer, gave an update focusing on their 2011 accomplishments. They showed two videos, one on the general Apache Junction area and the other on Silly Mountain. ANNOUNCEMENT OF CURRENT EVENTS REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL JANUARY 17, 2012 PAGE 3 OF 7 Councilmember Serdy commented we have less than a month before the Arizona Centennial.The schools are doing an event, there will be a big Harley ride and the city's two events. Councilmember Barker commented Theodore Roosevelt will be coming February 24-26 for a variety of appearances.This is a professional re -enactor that is known nationally.Another Arizona re -enactor will be doing Governor Hunt. Councilmember Wilson commented a new business in the community will have its grand opening on January 18.They have been advertising in publications seen across the state.He has heard from horse people in other areas of the state that they will be attending. Councilmember Barker commented they do not just cater to horses, they also carry dog stuff. Councilmember Coleman commented he has formed an exploratory committee to consider running for the state house of representatives.This could possibly be his last council meeting as he will make a decision by February 1.He thanked the mayor and council for appointing him to the position and letting him serve, and staff for all their assistance.If he decides to run, he will have to resign his council position. Mayor Insalaco commented they would hate to see him leave but he would put Apache Junction in a great position if they finally had someone representing them. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT City Manager George Hoffman thanked Councilmember Coleman for his service to this organization and community.He commented on Senator Gail Griffin introducing legislation to repeal the $7 million assessment imposed on cities and towns by the Arizona Department of Water Resources and read a note regarding the performance of the Apache Junction police explorers in the 14th Annual Police Explorers Competition. PUBLIC HEARINGS None. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL JANUARY 17, 2012 PAGE 4 OF 7 OLD BUSINESS None. NEW BUSINESS None. COUNCIL DIRECTION TO STAFF None. SELECTION OF MEETING DATES, TIMES, LOCATIONS, AND PURPOSES Vice Mayor Dietz MOVED THAT AN EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 5:45 P.M. AND A WORK SESSION AT 7:00 P.M. BE HELD ON MONDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2012, IN THE CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE ROOM AND CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS, RESPECTIVELY; AND THAT AN EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 5:45 BE HELD ON TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2012 IN THE CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE ROOM. Councilmember Barker SECONDED THE MOTION. VOTE:Unanimous. The motion carried. CALL TO THE PUBLIC: Ms. Myrna Kuki, 1770 N. Valley Drive #48, Apache Junction, addressed the council regarding the unsanitary conditions in Acacia Villa Mobile Home Park. Ms. Donna Marquardt, 1770 N. Valley Drive #59, Apache Junction, addressed the council to read a letter regarding the unsanitary conditions of Acacia Villa Mobile Home Park and the improper painting of the pool. Ms. Tera Leigh, 852 E. Osage Avenue, Apache Junction, addressed the council to invite everyone to the United Way Read to Children Day on January 26 and January 27.She provided copies REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL JANUARY 17, 2012 PAGE 5 OF 7 of the Pinal-Gila Community Child Services Community Assessment and their annual report. Mr. Elliott Fisher, 547 E. Quail, Apache Junction, addressed the council to thank Councilmember Coleman for his years of service, commented on ideas for the Federal Medical Reserve Corps that he is the coordinator for and the below par lodging in the city. Vice Mayor Dietz asked staff to contact the two women from Acacia Villa and look into the problems.There are serious allegations that need to be taken care of. Mayor Insalaco commented they have businesses with sewer problems and here we have residential with sewer problems.This needs to be taken care of. Vice Mayor Dietz commented he cannot see why a sewer cannot be pumped out on a regular basis. Councilmember Coleman commented he believes the sewer ends right there. City Attorney Joel Stern stated they are getting off the agenda and cannot really talk about this right now.Staff has been directed to look into it and will do so.It could fall into a different jurisdiction.Staff will report back to them. ADJOURNMENT )Mayor Insalaco adjourned the meeting at 7:53 p.m. Consent Agenda Items are as follows: 1. Acceptance of Agenda. 2. Approval of Minutes of Regular Meeting of January 3, 2012. 3. Consideration of agreements with consultants for public works on -call services. 4. Consideration of allowing the mayor to sign the Amendment to the existing agreement between the City of Apache Junction REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL JANUARY 17, 2012 PAGE 6 OF 7 and the Governor's Office of Energy (formerly the Department of Commerce, Contract number R016-10-01). 5. Consideration of Resolution No. 12-01, authorizing the City of Apache Junction to enter into a First Amendment to Intergovernmental Agreement between Pinal County and the City of Apache Junction concerning shared costs for the reconstruction and re -design of Ironwood Drive within the city limits of Apache Junction. ACCEPTED THIS 7TH DAY OF FEBRUARY, 2012, BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA. SIGNED AND ATTESTED TO THIS 7TH DAY OF FEBRUARY, 2012. ATTEST: KATHLEEN CONNELLY City Clerk HN S. INSALACO Mayor 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 17th day of January, 2012.I further certify that the meeting was duly called and held and that a quorum was present. Dated this 19th day of January, 2012. KATHLEEN CONNELLY City Clerk REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL JANUARY 17, 2012 PAGE 7 OF 7