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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2010-04-20 City Council Regular MinutesCITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING APRIL 20, 2010 The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Apache Junction, Arizona, was held on April 20, 2010, 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 7:07 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 Eck Councilmember Barker Councilmember Coleman Councilmember Dietz Councilmember Serdy 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 Public Works Director David Fern Dev. Services Director Brad Steinke Asst. to the City Manager Matt Busby Others Present:Asst. to the City Manager Ruth Giese Grants Specialist Roger Hacker REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL APRIL 20, 2010 PAGE 1 OF 9 Captain Troy Mullender Grants Coordinator Heather Patel Administrative Assistant Barbara Duft Community Resource Coordinator Suzanne Strong ACCEPTANCE OF CONSENT AGENDA )Vice Mayor Eck MOVED THAT THE CONSENT AGENDA BE ACCEPTED AS PRESENTED. Councilmember Barker SECONDED THE MOTION. VOTE:Unanimous. The motion carried. AWARDS, PRESENTATIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS Mayor Insalaco presented Certificates of Graduation to the 17 graduates of the twelfth Citizen Leadership Institute. Mayor Insalaco read a proclamation designating May 16-22 as National Public Works Week and presented it to Public Works Director David Fern. Mayor Insalaco read a proclamation designating May as Foster Care Month. Mayor Insalaco read a proclamation designating April 18-24 as National Volunteer Week and presented it to Community Resource Coordinator Suzanne Strong.She then gave a brief presentation on the volunteers at the police department. ANNOUNCEMENT OF CURRENT EVENTS Councilmember Barker reminded everyone that this weekend there is the Lost Dutchman State Park Ride with sign up at Superstition Harley.Relay for Life is also this weekend.They are two very good things going on this weekend to help others. Relay for Life starts at 6:00 p.m. on Saturday. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL APRIL 20, 2010 PAGE 2 OF 9 Councilmember Wilson thanked the parks and recreation department for assisting with the Second Touch of the Black Stallion Literacy program this last Friday.Senator Rebecca Rios and Pinal County Supervisor Bryan Martyn were in attendance, along with Councilmember Barker, Assistant City Manager Bryant Powell, City Attorney Joel Stern, Public Safety Director Jerald Monahan and other staff members.They had only 3 schools but were able to spend more time with the kids.They unfortunately had an accident out there, and he expressed in his prayer that Pam will recover real fast from a severe back injury. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT City Manager George Hoffman commented on an error that needs to be corrected on city taxes that appeared in the Apache Junction Independent today and the transition of the MOA-1 Street Program from a full program to one essentially on life support.As part of the city manager's report, Assistant to the City Manager Matt Busby gave a brief update on the corporate sponsorship program. Vice Mayor Eck asked if the sponsors of Allied Waste, Mediacom and the other are sponsoring the fireworks completely. Assistant to the City Manager Matt Busby stated they have gained enough funds through the sponsorship program to cover the cost of the event.It is important to note that the revenues from the program are seen as another line of revenue in the general fund.It will fund all city programs, not just the fireworks. It was marketed for the sponsor to participate in the Fourth of July Celebration. Councilmember Serdy asked what would happen to the money from the people who donated in the buckets. Assistant to the City Manager Matt Busby stated that money is being set aside to be used directly for the Fourth of July event.That is why he distinguished it from the sponsorship money.The sponsorship money can'be -used for all city events,: not just the Fourth of July, although much of it will be. Councilmember Dietz commented he thinks it is a great program It is a plus -for the city and for the companies out there.They get recognition and it really helps the city in a rough time.. REGULAR MEETING.OF THE CITY COUNCIL APRIL 20, 2010 PAGE 3 OF 9 With this economic situation we are in, we can still continue with the Fourth of July and a few other things.He thinks it is beneficial for us. Mayor Insalaco asked if the surrounding cities have canceled their Fourth of July or if they have got them back.If they have canceled them, the 5,000 attendance will double. Assistant to the City Manager Matt Busby stated he does not know who has canceled or continued their Fourth of July celebrations. He could some research as it could impact ours. Mayor Insalaco commented it would be nice to know which of our neighbors were going to have any so that we can be prepared. When they find out we are having them, people will come. Councilmember Dietz commented they saw a large increase last year when a few of the cities dropped them. Vice Mayor Eck commented last year was the first time he saw vehicles parked on the side of the freeway. Assistant to the City Manager Matt Busby stated the city sees this as its premiere event and he can only see it growing. City Clerk Kathleen Connelly reminded the city manager that as part of his report on this, he was going to thank Councilmember Dietz for becoming the champion of this program almost three budget years ago. PUBLIC HEARINGS None. OLD BUSINESS None. NEW BUSINESS RESOLUTION NO. 10-10, AUTHORIZING SUBMISSION OF GRANT 'APPLICATION TO FORT MCDOWELL YAVAPAI NATION FOR REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL APRIL 20, 2010 PAGE 4 OF 9 INSTALLATION OF LIGHTING AT THE FOCAL POINT AND ALONG PHELPS DRIVE ) Grants Specialist Roger Hacker briefed the council on the item. Councilmember Serdy commented they already have several trees lit up down there in front of the old Bashas'.It will give you an idea of how it will look. When the sun goes down, people now quit shopping or going to the restaurants.Project how good it will look once that area is lit up.He suggested they not stop there but go down the Trail and light everything up like other cities are doing.He believes it will add to the city and the business. Councilmember Dietz asked if we received funds a couple of years ago from the Yavapai Nation that goes along with this. Grants Specialist Roger Hacker stated that is correct. They helped us fund phase 1 of the project which installed cement infrastructure and some of the lighting at the focal point. Mayor Insalaco closed the discussion and called for a motion. Councilmember Barker MOVED THAT RESOLUTION NO. 10-10, A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA, APPROVING THE SUBMITTAL OF A GRANT APPLICATION TO THE FORT MCDOWELL YAVAPAI NATION FOR PROPOSITION 202 FUNDS, BE APPROVED. Councilmember Dietz SECONDED THE MOTION. VOTE:Unanimous. The motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 10-09, AUTHORIZING INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT WITH PINAL COUNTY FOR PARTICIPATION IN PINAL COUNTY ENERGY EFFICIENCY REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL APRIL 20, 2010 PAGE 5 OF 9 INITIATIVE )Program Coordinator Heather Patel briefed the council on the item. Vice Mayor Eck asked if Pinal County is considering Apache Junction a smaller community. Program Coordinator Heather Patel stated when the Department of Energy started the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Program, they looked at an old census population number.That is how they determined we were of a smaller size community. Councilmember Barker commented that it was then an advantage to us. Program Coordinator Heather Patel stated that it was in this case. Mayor Insalaco closed the discussion with no further comments and called for a motion. Councilmember Coleman MOVED THAT RESOLUTION NO. 10-09, A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA, AUTHORIZING AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT WITH PINAL COUNTY FOR PARTICIPATION IN THE PINAL COUNTY ENERGY EFFICIENCY INITIATIVE, BE APPROVED. Councilmember Dietz SECONDED THE MOTION. VOTE:Unanimous. The motion carried. PRESENTATION AND DISCUSSION ON DRAFT 2010 GENERAL PLAN )Development Services Director Brad Steinke briefed the council on the item. Councilmember Coleman asked if all of the triggers for a major plan amendment are in state law. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL APRIL 20, 2010 PAGE 6 OF 9 Development Services Director Brad Steinke commented everything that he has told them up until now has been state law.We deviate from state law in what we decide is a major amendment and what is a minor amendment. Currently they have it if 100 acres or more is to be changed, that constitutes a major amendment.Another trigger is when going from commercial land use to residential, or from residential to commercial, or commercial to industrial, or single family to multi -family, those changes are significant and trigger a major general plan amendment if it involves 10 contiguous acres or more.Minor amendments are everything else. The first two public meetings on the plan are already scheduled; no presentations will be given, they will have booths staffed by city employees from various departments who will answer questions. Vice Mayor Eck commented he thinks it is an awesome plan for public input. Councilmember Coleman commented he agrees with the 10 acres, and he thanked him for finally getting the map right. Councilmember Dietz thanked him for all the hard work his department has done. Mayor Insalaco closed the item with no further discussion and moved on to the next item. COUNCIL DIRECTION TO STAFF None. SELECTION OF MEETING DATES, TIMES, LOCATIONS, AND PURPOSES Councilmember Dietz MOVED THAT AN EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 5:45 P.M. AND A WORK SESSION AT 7:00 P.M. BE HELD ON MONDAY, MAY 3, 2010, 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, MAY 4, 2010, IN THE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL APRIL 20, 2010 PAGE 7 OF 9 Vice Mayor Eck SECONDED THE MOTION. VOTE:Unanimous. The motion carried. CALL TO THE PUBLIC: Mr. John Kantowski, 835 W. Windsong, Apache Junction, thanked everyone for their concern for his wife; requested the Black Stallion Literacy Program continue; and commented on the professionalism of the fire district. Ms. Juanita Sivara Corbin, 1617 S. Cortez #44, Apache Junction, addressed the council regarding two roads that needed to be repaired. Ms. Lucille Colon, 1617 S. Cortez, Apache Junction, addressed the council regarding 16th Avenue and 18th Avenue needing repair. Mr. Elliott :Fisher, 547 E. Quail, Apache Junction, addressed the council regarding corporate sponsorships; the Capital Facilities Plan tax; requested taxes be put to a _vote; and his concern on non-profit organizations not reporting what they do. Councilmember Dietz directed staff to look at the street repair issue and see what can be done. Vice Mayor Eck commented he hoped the street repair issue is in the city and not in the county as she said so that something can be done, and that he understands Mr. Fisher's concern over large donations from organizations, but it is up to the council.He • thinks it is great.Generally you gc,to a corporation land they say no, they are corporate and they donate elsewhere.He thinks it is good that we finally got some of the money.He added Lost Dutchman Days is doing well, having given $80,000 to local charities last year. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Insalaco adjourned - the meeting.at.-8::10 p.m. :REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL APRIL 204_ 2010' PAGE 8OF 9. Consent Agenda Items are as follows: 1. Acceptance of Agenda. 2. Acceptance of Minutes of Regular Meeting of April 6, 2010. ACCEPTED THIS 4TH DAY OF MAY, 2010, BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA. SIGNED AND ATTESTED TO THIS 4TH DAY OF MAY, 2010. ATTEST: KATHLEEN CONNELLY City Clerk k4OHN 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 20th day of April, 2010.I further certify that the meeting was duly called and held and that a quorum was present. Dated this 26th day of April, 2010. KATHLEEN CONNELLY City Clerk REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL APRIL 20, 2010 PAGE 9 OF 9