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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2011-06-21 City Council Regular MinutesCITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING JUNE 21, 2011 The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Apache Junction, Arizona, was held on June 21, 2011, at the Apache Junction City Council Chambers pursuant to the notice required by law. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Insalaco called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. INVOCATION Councilmember Wilson gave the Invocation. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Vice Mayor Dietz led the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL Councilmembers Present:Mayor Insalaco Vice Mayor Dietz Councilmember Barker (telephonically) Councilmember Coleman Councilmember Serdy Councilmember Smithson Councilmember Wilson Staff Present: Others Present: City Manager George Hoffman Assistant City Manager Bryant Powell City Clerk Kathleen Connelly City Attorney Joel Stern Public Safety Director Jerald Monahan Interim Public Works Director Giao Pham City Magistrate James Hazel Captain Arnold Freeman Revenue Resources Manager Roger Hacker Assistant to the City Manager Ruth REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL JUNE 21, 2011 PAGE 1 OF 9 Giese ACCEPTANCE OF CONSENT AGENDA )Vice Mayor Dietz MOVED THAT THE CONSENT AGENDA BE ACCEPTED AS PRESENTED; AND THAT APPROVAL BE GIVEN FOR THE EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT FOR THE CITY MAGISTRATE FOR A TERM FROM JUNE 21, 2011 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2014; AND THAT AUTHORIZATION BE GIVEN FOR THE MAYOR TO SIGN THE AGREEMENT PENDING FINAL APPROVAL AS TO FORM BY THE CITY ATTORNEY; AND THAT APPROVAL BE GIVEN FOR THE EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT FOR THE CITY MANAGER; AND THAT AUTHORIZATION BE GIVEN FOR THE MAYOR TO SIGN THE AGREEMENT PENDING FINAL APPROVAL AS TO FORM BY THE CITY ATTORNEY; AND THAT THE EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT FOR THE CITY ATTORNEY BE RATIFIED; AND THAT RESOLUTION NO. 11-26, A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY TO ENTER INTO AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT WITH ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR HIGHWAY SAFETY IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM GRANT MONEY, BE APPROVED; AND THAT RESOLUTION NO. 11-30, A RESOLUTION COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, SUBMITTAL OF A GRANT APPLICATION TO THE COMMUNITY FOR PROPOSITION 202 FUNDS, BE THAT RESOLUTION NO. 11-23, A RESOLUTION COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, SUBMITTAL OF A GRANT APPLICATION TO THE COMMUNITY FOR PROPOSITION 202 FUNDS, BE THAT RESOLUTION NO. 11-33, A RESOLUTION COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, SUBMITTAL OF A GRANT APPLICATION TO THE COMMUNITY FOR PROPOSITION 202 FUNDS, BE THAT RESOLUTION NO. 11-24, A RESOLUTION COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL JUNE 21, 2011 PAGE 2 OF 9 OF THE MAYOR AND CITY ARIZONA, APPROVING THE GILA RIVER INDIAN APPROVED; AND OF THE MAYOR AND CITY ARIZONA, APPROVING THE GILA RIVER INDIAN APPROVED; AND OF THE MAYOR AND CITY ARIZONA, APPROVING THE GILA RIVER INDIAN APPROVED; AND OF THE MAYOR AND CITY ARIZONA, APPROVING THE SUBMITTAL OF A GRANT APPLICATION TO THE GILA RIVER INDIAN COMMUNITY FOR PROPOSITION 202 FUNDS, BE APPROVED; AND THAT RESOLUTION NO. 11-31, A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA, APPROVING THE SUBMITTAL OF A GRANT APPLICATION TO THE GILA RIVER INDIAN COMMUNITY FOR PROPOSITION 202 FUNDS, BE APPROVED. Councilmember Coleman SECONDED THE MOTION. VOTE:Unanimous. The motion carried. AWARDS, PRESENTATIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS None. ANNOUNCEMENT OF CURRENT EVENTS Councilmember Coleman commented he represented the mayor at his request at the Central Arizona Association of Governments meeting in Payson last Friday.It was a good meeting with a lot accomplished.Councilmember Smithson, Assistant City Manager Bryant Powell and Assistant to the City Manager Ruth Giese also attended. Mayor Insalaco thanked Allied Waste Services on behalf of the council for being the fireworks presentation partner for the upcoming Fourth of July Celebration on Monday, July 4.This is the second year they have done this. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT City Manager George Hoffman commented on the $1.5 million reduction in key revenues from the budget; the 12 positions that were eliminated by lay-offs for this budget year and how the department will handle these changes in staff; animal control volunteers assisting at the Wallow Fire near Show Low; Councilmember Wilson taking feed up to the Wallow Fire area for animals; the library's current Jobs Opportunity and Basic Skills grant providing funding for an employment counselor to run the REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL JUNE 21, 2011 PAGE 3 OF 9 jobs training center; Salt River Project's Residential Sustainability Report for 2010 showing a photo of the Apache Junction Habitat for Humanity Project; a new publication called Gateway to the East Valley having a story on the East Valley Cities LEEDing the Way, mentioning Apache Junction's efforts, and having an additional article on the city and what to do in the area.He then introduced Dave Hauser from Republic Services/Allied Waste, Area General Manager Chris Coyle, and Matt Keever. Mr. Dave Hauser, general manager for post -collection in Phoenix, gave a brief history on his experience and the company.He thanked the city for allowing them to partner for the Fourth of July Celebration.He commented on their quarterly free weeks and discounted resident rate.He introduced Matt Keever, the new landfill manager. Mr. Matt Keever gave a brief history of his work experience.He hopes to further the partnership with Apache Junction. Mr. Chris Coyle, general manager for Phoenix, gave a brief history on his work experience.He commented on the new recycling initiative in Apache Junction and the events they will be having at the Fourth of July Celebration.The curbside recycling will include regular trash picked up once a week, recyclables picked up once a week, Christmas tree recycling, and electronic waste.Large volumes of recycling can be dropped off at the landfill free of charge. Mayor Insalaco commented he is thankful that Councilmember Barker was so persistent.This has been on her backburner for a long time.He gives her all the credit he can give her for seeing it through.She is one of the ones that really pushed for this. Councilmember Barker thanked Republic and Allied for not only listening to the residents about their recycling concerns but for actually doing something about it. Councilmember Wilson asked if the rates were going to change. Mr. Chris Coyle stated the rates in most cases will get more affordable. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL JUNE 21, 2011 PAGE 4 OF 9 PUBLIC HEARINGS APPLICATION FOR A LIQUOR LICENSE FOR FEED BAG RESTAURANT )City Clerk Kathleen Connelly briefed the council on the item. Mayor Insalaco requested the applicant address the council. Mr. Pete Thorley addressed the council.He is the owner of the Feed Bag in Apache Junction and the Red Sage in Gold Canyon. Mayor Insalaco commented this is the first time for putting a liquor license at that location. Mr. Pete Thorley stated it is.They are trying to raise a little revenue so that they can help out the city.He has the same revenue stream problem. Mayor Insalaco opened the public hearing on the item.There being no one wishing to speak, he closed the public hearing and reopened the item to council discussion.There being no further discussion, he called for a motion. Councilmember Coleman MOVED THAT THE APPLICATION FOR A NEW LICENSE, CORPORATION, SERIES 12 LIQUOR LICENSE FOR THE FEED BAG RESTAURANT, SUBMITTED BY PETER THORLEY, BE RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL TO THE ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF LIQUOR LICENSES AND CONTROL. Councilmember Smithson SECONDED THE MOTION. VOTE:Unanimous. The motion carried. APPLICATION FOR A LIQUOR LICENSE FOR LA CASITA OF AJ RESTAURANT REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL JUNE 21, 2011 PAGE 5 OF 9 )City Clerk Kathleen Connelly briefed the council on the item. Captain Arnold Freeman addressed the council to advise the police department had no issues with the license. Mayor Insalaco requested the applicant address the council. Mr. Gilberto Martinez addressed the council.He welcomed the new members of the council. they would be opening. they will be opening tomorrow. would be the same menu. it will be the same menu. Mayor Insalaco asked when Mr. Gilberto Martinez stated Vice Mayor Dietz asked if it Mr. Gilberto Martinez stated Mayor Insalaco opened the public hearing on the item.There being no one wishing to speak, he closed the public hearing and reopened the item to council discussion.There being no further discussion, he called for a motion. Councilmember Coleman MOVED THAT THE APPLICATION FOR A NEW LICENSE, INDIVIDUAL, SERIES 12 LIQUOR LICENSE FOR LA CASITA OF AJ RESTAURANT, SUBMITTED BY GILBERTO MARTINEZ, BE RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL TO THE ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF LIQUOR LICENSES AND CONTROL. Councilmember Smithson SECONDED THE MOTION. VOTE:Unanimous. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL JUNE 21, 2011 PAGE 6 OF 9 The motion carried. OLD BUSINESS None. NEW BUSINESS None. COUNCIL DIRECTION TO STAFF None. SELECTION OF MEETING DATES, TIMES, LOCATIONS, AND PURPOSES Vice Mayor Dietz stated that the executive session at 5:45 and the work session at 7:00 on Monday, July 4, have been cancelled due to the Independence Day holiday.He MOVED THAT AN EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 5:45 P.M. AND A WORK SESSION AT 7:00 P.M. BE HELD ON TUESDAY, JULY 5, 2011, IN THE CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE ROOM AND CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS, RESPECTIVELY. Councilmember Coleman SECONDED THE MOTION. VOTE:Unanimous. The motion carried. CALL TO THE PUBLIC: Mr. Elliott Fisher, 547 E. Quail, Apache Junction, addressed the council regarding his being the MRC Coordinator for Apache Junction for the federal Medical Reserve Corps, the medical marijuana referendum and his behavior while filing it. ADJOURNMENT ) )Mayor Insalaco adjourned the meeting at 7:35 p.m. Consent Agenda Items are as follows: REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL JUNE 21, 2011 PAGE 7 OF 9 1. Acceptance of Agenda. 2. Approval of Minutes of Regular Meeting of June 7, 2011. 3. Approval of Minutes of Special Meeting of June 6, 2011. 4. Consideration of Employment Agreement for City Magistrate. 5. Consideration of Employment Agreement for City Manager. 6. Consideration of Employment Agreement for City Attorney. 7. Consideration of Resolution No. 11-26 authorizing the city to enter into an intergovernmental agreement with Arizona Department of Transportation for Highway Safety Improvement Program grant money. 8. Consideration of Resolution No. 11-30 authorizing the submission of a grant application to the Gila River Indian Community for the acquisition of an electronic community marquee. 9. Consideration of Resolution No. 11-23 authorizing the submission of a grant application to the Gila River Indian Community for support of the City's Fit Families Program. 10. Consideration of Resolution No. 11-33 authorizing the submission of a grant application by the City on behalf of Empowerment Systems to the Gila River Indian Community for support of the Health Insurance Outreach Program at the Empowerment Center. 11. Consideration of Resolution No. 11-24 authorizing the submission of a grant application to the Gila River Indian Community for the acquisition of a major crimes evidence recovery squad. 12. Consideration of Resolution No. 11-31 authorizing the submission of a grant application by the City on behalf of East Valley Adult Resources to the Gila River Indian Community for support of the Transportation Program at the Apache Junction Active Adult Center. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL JUNE 21, 2011 PAGE 8 OF 9 ACCEPTED THIS 5TH DAY OF JULY, 2011, BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA. SIGNED AND ATTESTED TO THIS 5TH DAY OF JULY, 2011. ATTEST: KATHLEEN CONNELLY City Clerk OHN 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 21st day of June, 2011.I further certify that the meeting was duly called and held and that a quorum was present. Dated this 24th day of June, 2011. KATHLEEN CONNELLY City Clerk REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL JUNE 21, 2011 PAGE 9 OF 9