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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2011-10-18 City Council Regular MinutesCITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 18, 2011 The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Apache Junction, Arizona, was held on October 18, 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 Councilmember Coleman led the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL Councilmembers Present:Mayor Insalaco Vice Mayor Dietz Councilmember Coleman Councilmember Serdy Councilmember Smithson (arrived 7:25 p.m.) Staff Present: Councilmember Wilson (Councilmember Barker was absent.) City Manager George Hoffman Assistant City Manager Bryant Powell City Clerk Kathleen Connelly City Attorney Joel Stern Public Safety Director Jerald Monahan Acting Public Works Director Giao Pham Others Present:Captain Tom Kelly Business Advocate Janine Solley REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OCTOBER 18, 2011 PAGE 1 OF 11 ACCEPTANCE OF CONSENT AGENDA )Vice Mayor Dietz MOVED THAT THE CONSENT AGENDA BE ACCEPTED AS PRESENTED; AND THAT THE AWARD OF BID FOR FOUR FORD F -150S, TWO FORD ESCALADES, ONE FORD FUSION AND ONE FORD TAURUS BE AWARDED TO CHAPMAN FORD THROUGH STATE CONTRACT #ADOT11-004994 IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $187,699.84 WITH $141,183.44 COMING FROM THE GENERAL FUND AND $46,516.40 COMING FROM RICO. Councilmember Coleman SECONDED THE MOTION AND STATED HE THINKS HE MEANT TWO FORD ESCAPES RATHER THAN ESCALADES. Vice Mayor Dietz ACCEPTED THE AMENDMENT. VOTE:Unanimous. The motion carried. AWARDS, PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS Mayor Insalaco read a proclamation designating October 23, 2011 through October 31, 2011 as "Red Ribbon Week" and presented it to Public Safety Director Jerald Monahan. Pinal County Supervisor Bryan Martyn gave a quarterly update on Pinal County activities, including the county prepayment, the neighborhood stabilization program, the Community Development Block Grant program, Mountain View Road, partnering on road construction, the county budget, the millage rate, the county complex and dry well issues, the trail system, redistricting, and the Lost Dutchman Marathon. (Councilmember Smithson arrived during the presentation on redistricting.) ANNOUNCEMENT OF CURRENT EVENTS Councilmember Wilson announced he will be giving a presentation in Pinal County at their second annual Emergency Preparedness REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OCTOBER 18, 2011 PAGE 2 OF 11 Fair on October 28 at Central Arizona College Corporation Center regarding animal care in emergency situations. Councilmember Serdy announced the Boys and Girls club will be having a car wash at the Chamber of Commerce this weekend to raise money. Councilmember Serdy commented the Festival of the Superstitions is getting closer.It is the second weekend in November. Councilmember Smithson commented he just returned from the redistricting meeting in Chandler and spoke on the city's behalf that they not be disenfranchised.He is not optimistic of their changing it for Apache Junction.He suggested people attend the other meetings. Councilmember Coleman announced the annual Getting Arizona Into Neighborhoods (G.A.I.N.) event was held on Saturday involving the police department and the parks and recreation department along with members of the council. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT City Manager George Hoffman commented on the annual Health and Wellness event and its sponsors; a night hike in the Superstitions with the police department, the Federal Bureau of Investigation Phoenix Office, and Superstition Search and Rescue; the downtown presentation given by Janine and Bryant last night being given at neighborhood meetings and outside organizations; and the police department taking possession of a surplus military vehicle for tactical operations. PUBLIC HEARINGS APPLICATION FOR A TEMPORARY EXTENSION OF PREMISES FOR ELKS LODGE #2349 )City Clerk Kathleen Connelly briefed the council on the item. Mayor Insalaco requested the applicant address the council. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OCTOBER 18, 2011 PAGE 3 OF 11 Ms. Cynthia Pierson addressed the council. Mayor Insalaco asked what the event is for. Ms. Cynthia Pierson stated it is an appreciation day for the fire department and police department.They will name an Elks fireman of the year and an Elks police officer of the year and give each of them an award. There is fundraising with this and each award winner will be able to donate the money to their favorite charities.They will have an old and new fire truck and the D.A.R.E. car.They want the people to go to the roped off area to look at the vehicles. 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 TEMPORARY EXTENSION OF PREMISES FOR ELKS LODGE #2349 FOR NOVEMBER 5, 2011, BE RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL TO THE ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF LIQUOR LICENSES AND CONTROL. Vice Mayor Dietz SECONDED THE MOTION. VOTE:Unanimous. The motion carried. ORDINANCE NO. 1377, ADDING TO ARTICLE 4-1 PARKS AND RECREATION FEE SCHEDULE, SECTION 4-1-1(A) FACILITY AND EQUIPMENT RENTAL FEES, A NEW FEE ENTITLED "ELECTRONIC MESSAGING BOARD FEE" WITH THE EMERGENCY CLAUSE )Business Advocate Janine Solley briefed the council on the item. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OCTOBER 18, 2011 PAGE 4 OF 11 Mayor Insalaco opened the public hearing on the item. Mr. Elliott Fisher, 547 E. Quail, Apache Junction, addressed the council.He did not know when the messaging board was approved but hoped it was done legally.He considered it a rezoning.He believes it is at the focal point.He asked what co -sponsored means.It makes him nervous that private entities or political names attached could be allowed as a co-sponsor and he does not think that should be allowed.A true nonprofit is fair, but political statements, private entities, private businesses co -sponsoring with the nonprofit would not be right.There should be a fee structure on the income of the organization as some could be excluded depending on the amount of income they bring in. Mayor Insalaco closed the public hearing with no one else wishing to speak.He reopened the item to council discussion.There being no further discussion, he called for a motion. Councilmember Coleman MOVED THAT ORDINANCE NO. 1377 BE READ BY TITLE ONLY AND THE READING OF THE ENTIRE ORDINANCE BE WAIVED. Vice Mayor Dietz SECONDED THE MOTION. VOTE:Unanimous. The motion carried. City Clerk Kathleen Connelly read the ordinance by title only with the emergency clause. Councilmember Coleman MOVED THAT ORDINANCE NO. 1377, AS READ BY THE CITY CLERK, BE APPROVED AND ADOPTED. Vice Mayor Dietz SECONDED THE MOTION. VOTE:Unanimous. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OCTOBER 18, 2011 PAGE 5 OF 11 The motion carried. OLD BUSINESS None. NEW BUSINESS ANNUAL BOARD AND COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS AND REAPPOINTMENTS ) ) a motion on the Board of Adjustment. Mayor Insalaco called for Vice Mayor Dietz MOVED THAT RALPH STINSON BE APPOINTED TO THE BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT FOR A TERM TO EXPIRE ON OCTOBER 31, 2014. Councilmember Coleman SECONDED THE MOTION. VOTE:Unanimous. The motion carried. Mayor Insalaco called for a motion on the Construction Code Board of Appeals. Vice Mayor Dietz MOVED THAT JOHN FORD BE REAPPOINTED TO THE CONSTRUCTION CODE BOARD OF APPEALS IN THE CONTRACTOR OTHER THAN A GENERAL CONTRACTOR CATEGORY FOR A TERM TO EXPIRE ON OCTOBER 31, 2013; AND THAT DELBERT TAPAHA BE APPOINTED TO THE CONSTRUCTION CODE BOARD OF APPEALS IN THE LAY PERSON CATEGORY FOR A TERM TO EXPIRE ON OCTOBER 31, 2013. Councilmember Coleman SECONDED THE MOTION. VOTE:Unanimous. The motion carried. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OCTOBER 18, 2011 PAGE 6 OF 11 Mayor Insalaco called for a motion on the Health and Human Services Commission. Vice Mayor Dietz MOVED THAT ANDREW WHITENECK AND CHRISTA RIZZI BE REAPPOINTED TO THE HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION FOR TERMS TO EXPIRE ON OCTOBER 31, 2014. Councilmember Coleman SECONDED THE MOTION. VOTE:Unanimous. The motion carried. Mayor Insalaco called for a motion on the Industrial Development Authority. Vice Mayor Dietz MOVED THAT LUCIANO BUZZIN BE APPOINTED TO THE INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY FOR A TERM TO EXPIRE ON OCTOBER 31, 2016. Councilmember Coleman SECONDED THE MOTION. VOTE:Unanimous. The motion carried. Mayor Insalaco called for a motion on the Municipal Property Corporation. Vice Mayor Dietz MOVED THAT MICHAEL WELLER BE REAPPOINTED TO THE MUNICIPAL PROPERTY CORPORATION FOR A TERM TO EXPIRE OCTOBER 31, 2014. Councilmember Wilson SECONDED THE MOTION. VOTE:Unanimous. The motion carried. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OCTOBER 18, 2011 PAGE 7 OF 11 Mayor Insalaco called for a motion to fill a vacancy on the Parks and Recreation Commission. Vice Mayor Dietz MOVED THAT ROBERT MAYO BE APPOINTED TO THE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION FOR A TERM TO EXPIRE OCTOBER 31, 2012. Councilmember Wilson SECONDED THE MOTION. VOTE:Unanimous. The motion carried. Councilmember Coleman suggested sending a letter out.In certain categories we had 5 or 6 names and none for others.They could send a letter out about the vacancies to those that applied that were not appointed.They might be able to fill some of the vacancies. Vice Mayor Dietz commented he is concerned about the Construction Code Board of Appeals.One of the appointees has to be a professional architect or an engineer and the other has to be a general contractor. Councilmember Coleman asked if that is in the city code. City Clerk Kathleen Connelly stated it is in the building code we adopted. Vice Mayor Dietz stated they filled the other two but these two they do not have anyone that is qualified. Councilmember Coleman stated they do not necessarily have to be city residents. City Clerk Kathleen Connelly stated they do have to have a current license for that position. The last time that board met was at least 15 years ago. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OCTOBER 18, 2011 PAGE 8 OF 11 City Attorney Joel Stern stated there were about two or three close calls in the last 14 years. Councilmember Wilson asked if the contractor would have to have a city business license. City Clerk Kathleen Connelly stated they do not have to have a city business license but they do have to have a current registrar of contractors license. Vice Mayor Dietz commented there are two vacancies on the Industrial Development Authority but no one else applied for it.And there was only one applicant for the Municipal Property Corporation.Those would be two that we did not have anyone to appoint. Mayor Insalaco closed the discussion with no further comments and moved on to the next item. 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, OCTOBER 31, 2011, 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 1, 2011, IN THE CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE ROOM. Councilmember Coleman SECONDED THE MOTION. VOTE:Unanimous. The motion carried. CALL TO THE PUBLIC: REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OCTOBER 18, 2011 PAGE 9 OF 11 Mr. Elliott Fisher, 547 E. Quail, addressed the council to request information on board and commission member applicants be available to the public and interviews be widely distributed, his thoughts on redistricting, and his concern that election problems need to be addressed and that there should be diversity on the council, boards and commissions. Councilmember Smithson commented that all of these positions were advertised, people submitted applications and resumes. Vice Mayor Dietz stated he does not know what more they can do other than to go out and hand pick people. Councilmember Serdy commented they cannot force people to apply. Councilmember Wilson commented they cannot force people to run for city council. ADJOURNMENT )Mayor Insalaco adjourned the meeting at 7:55 p.m. Consent Agenda Items are as follows: 1. Acceptance of Agenda. 2. Approval of Minutes of Regular Meeting of October 4, 2011. 3. Consideration of approval of the purchase and award of fleet vehicles for the Police Department through State contract #ADOT11-004994. ACCEPTED THIS 1ST DAY OF NOVEMBER, 2011, BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA. SIGNED AND ATTESTED TO THIS 1ST DAY OF NOVEMBER, 2011. ,4k,...ZOHN S. INSALACO Mayor REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OCTOBER 18, 2011 PAGE 10 OF 11 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 18th day of October, 2011.I further certify that the meeting was duly called and held and that a quorum was present. Dated this 25th day of October, 2011. KATHLEEN CONNELLY City Clerk REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OCTOBER 18, 2011 PAGE 11 OF 11