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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2011-09-20 City Council Regular MinutesCITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 20, 2011 The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Apache Junction, Arizona, was held on September 20, 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 Coleman Councilmember Serdy Councilmember Smithson Councilmember Wilson Staff Present: Others Present: (Councilmember Barker was absent.) City Manager George Hoffman Assistant City Manager Bryant Powell City Attorney Joel Stern Public Safety Director Jerald Monahan Interim Public Works Director Giao Pham Parks Superintendent Nick Blake Recreation Superintendent Liz Langenbach Deputy City Clerk Jan Mason REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL SEPTEMBER 20, 2011 PAGE 1 OF 7 Facility Manager Jamie Sullivan Revenue Development Manager Roger Hacker Business Advocate Janine Solley ACCEPTANCE OF CONSENT AGENDA )Vice Mayor Dietz MOVED THAT THE CONSENT AGENDA BE ACCEPTED AS PRESENTED; AND THAT THE FISCAL YEAR 2011-2012 CITY COUNCIL LEGISLATIVE WORK PLAN BE ADOPTED; AND THAT RESOLUTION NO. 11-45, A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA, AUTHORIZING THE SIGNING OF A SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH PINAL COUNTY, A POLITICAL SUBDIVISION OF THE STATE OF ARIZONA FOR REHABILITATION SERVICES FOR THE NEIGHBORHOOD STABILIZATION PROGRAM BE APPROVED; AND THAT RESOLUTION NO. 11-43, A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY TO ENTER INTO AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT FOR THE USE OF A SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL NONINFRASTRUCTURE GRANT, BE APPROVED; AND THAT APPROVAL BE GIVEN TO AMEND THE EXISTING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION AND THE GOVERNOR'S OFFICE OF ENERGY (CONTRACT NUMBER R016-10-01) TO EXTEND THE TERM OF THE AGREEMENT BY THREE MONTHS TO ALLOW THE CITY TO USE THE BALANCE OF GRANT MONIES AWARDED IN LATE 2009 FOR ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND CONSERVATION IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS TO CITY FACILITIES; AND THAT AUTHORIZATION BE GIVEN FOR THE MAYOR TO SIGN THE AMENDMENT; AND THAT RESOLUTION NO. 11-42, A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION TO ENTER INTO AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT WITH TOWN OF KEARNY FOR TRAINING OF PUBLIC SAFETY STAFF, BE APPROVED; AND THAT RESOLUTION NO. 11-41, A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION TO ENTER INTO AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL LEASE AGREEMENT WITH THE WATER UTILITIES COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT, BE APPROVED. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL SEPTEMBER 20, 2011 PAGE 2 OF 7 Councilmember Coleman SECONDED THE MOTION. VOTE:Unanimous. The motion carried. AWARDS, PRESENTATIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS Mayor Insalaco read a proclamation designating September 30, 2011 as "Judy Borey Day".Mr. Bob Lyming, Director of Development for the Boys and Girls Club of the East Valley gave a brief history of her achievements with the Boys and Girls Club and introduced Laurie Armstrong as the new director for the Apache Junction branch. Parks Superintendent Nick Blake gave a presentation on the Partnership Award received at the annual Arizona Parks and Recreation Association awards program for its partnership with Superstition Area Land Trust with regards to the improvements done to Silly Mountain.He presented Superstition Area Land Trust President Furhurm with their award. Recreation Superintendent Liz Langenbach gave a presentation on Facility Manager Jamie Sullivan receiving the annual Arizona Parks and Recreation Award for Young Professional of the Year. Councilmember Wilson commented he and Councilmember Smithson attended the awards dinner and they were impressed with what went on that evening.The city did receive two awards, but it was in contention for several other awards.We have a fantastic parks and recreation department.The people in attendance, during a tight budget, were attending on their own dollars.He thanked the group and stated the council appreciates everything they do for the community. ANNOUNCEMENT OF CURRENT EVENTS Councilmember Serdy announced the centennial committee is still looking for donations to put on the centennial celebration during Lost Dutchman Days of 2012.A lot of people have already given.They are getting close to a certain amount wherein Salt River Project will kick in some more to put them over the top. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL SEPTEMBER 20, 2011 PAGE 3 OF 7 The checks should be made out to Friends of Apache Junction, and put on the check "centennial" so that they know what it is for. Most of the centennial celebrations will be over with by then as the actual centennial is February 14.Ours will be last so people might come. Councilmember Serdy stated the posters are going up for the Festival of the Superstitions.There are 3 major events now: Lost Dutchman Days in the spring, the Fourth of July in summer and the Festival of Lights in the winter.We do not really have anything in the fall.This will get better and better with all of their participation.They would like to make this a quarterly event.He requested everyone look for what they can do to participate. Councilmember Smithson announced two of his grandsons are here to work on their merit badges for the boy scouts.His son brought them to the meeting. Councilmember Smithson announced the county planning and zoning commission last week had a public hearing on the comprehensive plan change concerning Superstition Vistas.Two years ago the county adopted a preliminary plan for the 275 square miles.The commission voted 6-1 to recommend that the board of supervisors not adopt it because of the mountains having a designation of 0 to 1 dwelling units per acre, which is contrary to state law, and they also had from the area south of the mountains to the area north of US 60 as the same designation.The proposed change asked that the mountain portion indicate 1 unit per acre but with a striping indicating that the hope was that to have that be open space, rather than say it is open space which is not legal under state law.The area south of that down to US 60 had been designated 0 to 1.The State Land Trust had suggested it be changed to 1 to 3.5 dwelling units per acre.The planning commission expressed dissatisfaction with the idea that the density was being increased over the earlier plan that had been adopted and recommended it not be adopted.It will now go before the board of supervisors.He will be surprised if the board of supervisors follows through with it.He suspects there will be a comprehensive plan change.He will be at the board of supervisors meeting to make his own personal recommendation.He will not be representing the city council.He will be speaking on a few of the issues that he is concerned about. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL SEPTEMBER 20, 2011 PAGE 4 OF 7 Mayor Insalaco stated he was at a dedication for the Van Horn family last Wednesday for Habitat for Humanity.It is for a working mother of 4 going to college.It was nice seeing this young family have a new home. Mayor Insalaco stated last Friday, September 16, was National POW MIA Day with meetings throughout the country.He had the honor of being the Master of Ceremonies for the East Valley.It was held in Apache Junction with 17 POWs from Arizona attending, from World War II up through the Viet Nam war.He got to meet 7 of them, 3 from World War II, 3 from the Korean War, and 1 from Viet Nam.It was quite moving.He thought it was just a local thing. They had a photographer there from Washington, D.C. from the national association.He asked why he was there and was told Arizona is one of the few states that does it this big. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT City Manager George Hoffman commented on Ulysses Velasco, a former city intern from Arizona State University, the parks and recreation awards, various staff members serving on local and state level boards and commissions, and the recent homicides that occurred in the city and thanked the investigators and other agencies that worked together to make the arrests. PUBLIC HEARINGS None. OLD BUSINESS None. NEW BUSINESS None. COUNCIL DIRECTION TO STAFF None. SELECTION OF MEETING DATES, TIMES, LOCATIONS, AND PURPOSES REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL SEPTEMBER 20, 2011 PAGE 5 OF 7 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 3, 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, OCTOBER 4, 2011, IN THE CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE ROOM. Councilmember Coleman SECONDED THE MOTION. VOTE:Unanimous. The motion carried. CALL TO THE PUBLIC: None. ADJOURNMENT )Mayor Insalaco adjourned the meeting at 7:27 p.m. Consent Agenda Items are as follows: 1. Acceptance of Agenda. 2. Approval of Minutes of Regular Meeting of September 6, 2011. 3. Consideration of adoption of the Fiscal Year 2011-2012 City Council Legislative Work Plan. 4. Proposed Resolution No. 11-45, authorizing the City to enter into a Service Agreement with Pinal County for rehabilitation services. 5. Proposed Resolution No. 11-43, authorizing the City to enter into an agreement for Safe Routes to School Cycle 5 funding. 6. Consideration of approval allowing the Mayor to sign amendment to existing agreement between the City of Apache Junction and Governors Office of Energy (contract number R016-10-01). REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL SEPTEMBER 20, 2011 PAGE 6 OF 7 7. Consideration of Resolution No. 11-42, authorizing the City of Apache Junction to enter into an intergovernmental agreement with the Town of Kearny for participation in the training of public safety staff. 8. Consideration of Resolution No. 11-41, Authorizing the City to enter into an intergovernmental lease agreement with the Apache Junction Water Utilities Communities Facilities District for lease of premises at the Apache Junction City Hall complex. ACCEPTED THIS 4TH DAY OF OCTOBER, 2011, BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA. SIGNED AND ATTESTED TO THIS 4TH DAY OF OCTOBER, 2011. ATTEST: KATHLEEN CONNELLY City Clerk OHN S. INSALACO Mayor CITY COUNCIL MINUTES CERTIFICATION „14.4.0 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 20th day of September, 2011.I further certify that the meeting was duly called and held and that a quorum was present. Dated this 27th day of September, 2011. KATHLEEN CONNELLY City Clerk REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL SEPTEMBER 20, 2011 PAGE 7 OF 7