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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2010-02-02 City Council Regular MinutesCITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 2, 2010 The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Apache Junction, Arizona, was held on February 2, 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 7:03 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 Parks & Recreation Director Jeff Bell Public Works Director David Fern Economic Dev. Director Steve Filipowicz Others Present:Parks Superintendent Nick Blake Public Works Manager Shane Kiesow REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL FEBRUARY 2, 2010 PAGE 1 OF 11 Library Manager Spencer Paden Supervisory Librarian Tracie Compton Facility Manager Jamie Sullivan Program Coordinator Heather Patel ACCEPTANCE OF CONSENT AGENbA )Councilmember Dietz MOVED THAT THE CONSENT AGENDA BE ACCEPTED AS PRESENTED; AND THAT ROBERT MAYO BE APPOINTED TO THE LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES FOR A TERM TO EXPIRE ON OCTOBER 31, 2011; AND THAT RESOLUTION NO. 09-58, A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA, APPROVING AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT WITH PINAL COUNTY FOR REIMBURSEMENT OF OVERTIME AND EMPLOYMENT RELATED EXPENSES INCURRED DUE TO PINAL COUNTY LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY PARTICIPATION IN THE GOVERNOR'S OFFICE OF HIGHWAY SAFETY CONTRACT NO. 2010-410-024 FOR THE HIGH VISIBILITY IMPAIRED DRIVING ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM, BE APPROVED, AND THAT APPROVAL BE GIVEN FOR THE FIFTH AMENDMENT TO THE CABLE SYSTEM LICENSE AGREEMENT BETWEEN MEDIACOM AND THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION FOR A TEMPORARY EXTENSION FOR ADDITIONAL NEGOTIATIONS TO EXTEND THROUGH APRIL 6, 2010; AND THAT AUTHORIZATION BE GIVEN FOR THE MAYOR TO SIGN THE AGREEMENT. Councilmember Barker SECONDED THE MOTION. VOTE:Unanimous. The motion carried. AWARDS, PRESENTATIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS Public Works Director David Fern gave a small presentation on the 25 -year service award to Administrative Assistant Theryn Hansen.Mayor Insalaco presented her with a shadow box representing her interests. Gary Mulholland of the Superstition Mountain Promotional Corporation presented Parks and Recreation Director Jeff Bell REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL FEBRUARY 2, 2010 PAGE 2 OF 11 with a $10,500 check to pay for the Halloween Festival, Easter Egg Hunt, Holiday and Christmas Evnt and Superstition Sleepover.Mr. Gary Mulholland gave a brief update on what his organization has done for the community through Lost Dutchman Days proceeds. Public Works Director David Fern and Mayor Insalaco presented Certificates of Appreciation to.Adopt a Street participants. ANNOUNCEMENT OF CURRENT EVENTS Councilmember Wilson presented a short video on the Black Stallion Literacy Program and announced that first touch will be at Desert Vista Elementary School on February 4 at 8:30 a.m. and second touch will be on April 16 at the rodeo grounds. Councilmember Coleman announced the Boys Scouts of America will be celebrating their 100th Anniversary on February 10.There are many scout projects up at Lost Dutchman State Park. Mayor Insalaco announced American Cancer Society's Relay for Life will take place April 24 and 25 at Apache Junction High School. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT City Manager George Hoffman commented there would be two more presentations on partnerships and volunteers working for the city and then he would have a budgetary issue to address. Supervisory Librarian Tracie Compton gave a brief Powerpoint presentation on utilization of volunteers at the library. Parks Superintendent Nick Blake and Facility Manager Jamie Sullivan gave a Powerpoint presentation on the utilization of volunteers in the parks and recreation department and their partnerships with different organizations. Parks and Recreation Director Jeff Bell commented on the reduced costs, legal issues and reliability involved with volunteers. City Manager George Hoffman commented volunteer activity is not limited to these departments, but these have provided a good REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL FEBRUARY 2, 2010 PAGE 3 OF 11 overview.They are crucial to the city being able to provide services in these hard economic times.He would like them to- start thinking about the budget for next fiscal year.He would like their direction in a few weeks on a fundamental policy issue that will strongly influence the balanced budget he will bring back to them.He suMmarized what he believes is on the horizon for revenues, reviewed the expenditure reductions to date, highlighted steps to generate revenue, and suggested a policy option of extending the .2% sales tax that was to sunset in September 2010. Mayor Insalaco called for a ten minute break. Mayor Insalaco reconvened the meeting. PUBLIC HEARINGS APPLICATION FORA TEMPORARY EXTENSION OF PREMISES FOR THE HITCHING POST PIZZA PUB )City Clerk Kathleen Connelly briefed the council on the item. Mayor Insalaco requested the applicant address the council.The applicant was not present. Councilmember Barker requested the information from the planning department be relayed to the applicant. City Clerk Kathleen Connelly stated she believed he has already been notified but she will check on that. 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 discussion, he called for a motion. Councilmember Barker MOVED THAT THE APPLICATION FOR A TEMPORARY EXTENSION OF PREMISES PERMIT FOR THE HITCHING POST PIZZA PUB, SUBMITTED BY MEHMOOD REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL FEBRUARY 2,,2010 PAGE 4 OF 11 MOHIUDDIN, BE RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL TO THE ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF LIQUOR LICENSES AND CONTROL. Vice Mayor Eck SECONDED THE MOTION. VOTE:Unanimous. The motion carried. APPLICATION FOR A NEW LICENSE, SERIES 14 LIQUOR LICENSE FOR LAWRENCE C. GARRETT VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS (VFW) POST #7968 )City Clerk Kathleen Connelly briefed the council on the item. Mayor Insalaco requested the applicant address the council. Mr. Frank Page addressed the council.He stated they are moving into the old Famous Sam's. They have been thinking about having a place where they could grow for the last 12 years and call home.Their numbers have increased tremendously.He thinks they have been a good asset to the city over the years with their youth programs and everything else they have done.He requested approval of their application. Vice Mayor Eck commented he thinks they have a great location and good building.It is not a lot farther away from where they were at. 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 discussion, he called for a motion. Councilmember Dietz MOVED THAT THE APPLICATION FOR A NEW LICENSE, CLUB, SERIES 14 LIQUOR LICENSE FOR LAWRENCE C. GARRETT VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS POST REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL FEBRUARY 2, 2010 PAGE 5 OF 11 #7968, SUBMITTED BY MIKE FERGUSON, BE RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL TO THE ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF LIQUOR LICENSES AND CONTROL. Councilmember Barker SECONDED THE MOTION. VOTE:Unanimous. The motion carried. APPLICATION FOR A BINGO LICENSE FOR VFW POST #7968 )City Clerk Kathleen Connelly briefed the council on the item. Mayor Insalaco requested the applicant address the council.The applicant had nothing to add.He then 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 discussion, he called for a motion. Councilmember Barker MOVED THAT THE APPLICATION FOR A BINGO LICENSE FOR VFW POST #7968, SUBMITTED BY MIKE FERGUSON, BE RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL TO THE ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE, BINGO SECTION. Councilmember Wilson SECONDED THE MOTION. VOTE:Unanimous. The motion carried. Councilmember Dietz commented they had changed their bingo times from 8:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. City Clerk Kathleen Connelly stated they have never had bingo before. Councilmember Dietz asked if it is at 4:00 p.m. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL FEBRUARY 2, 2010 PAGE 6 OF 11 Mr. Mike Ferguson stated it is at 3:00 p.m. on Monday and 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. RESOLUTION NO. 09-60, AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF APPLICATIONS FOR FY 2010 STATE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT REGIONAL ACCOUNT AND FY 2009 STATE SPECIAL PROJECTS FUNDS/RESOLUTION NO. 09-62, COMMITTING LOCAL FUNDS AS LEVERAGE FOR FY 2009 STATE SPECIAL PROJECTS APPLICATION Program Coordinator Heather Patel briefed the council on the item. Councilmember Barker commented she had done a good job keeping them apprised of these projects. Mayor Insalaco opened the public hearing on the item. Mr. Elliott Fisher, 547 E. Quail, Apache Junction, addressed the council.He commented these community development block grants have specific rules, and they have to abide by certain public hearings, of which this should comply, and nondiscrimination, all the usual government expected items.He commented on another gentleman having his owner -occupied housing application discriminated against and hoped it would not happen in the future.He has noticed there have been very difficult negotiations in city programs and activities and he hopes it is not discrimination.He warned them to keep the public hearings open.There is a tendency to cut people off at Call to the Public. Mayor Insalaco stated he thought he was off the subject. Mr. Elliott Fisher commented this is about community development block grants and their rules. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL FEBRUARY 2, 2010 PAGE 7 OF 11 going off the subject. down. Mayor Insalaco stated he is Mr. Elliott Fisher then sat Mayor Insalaco closed the public hearing with no one else wishing to speak.He reopened the item to council discussion.There being no discussion, he called for a motion. Councilmember Coleman MOVED THAT RESOLUTION NO. 09-60, A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA, AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION(S) FOR FY 2010 STATE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT REGIONAL ACCOUNT ("CDBG RA"), FY 2009 STATE SPECIAL PROJECT ("SSP") FUNDS, AND CERTIFYING THAT THE APPLICATION(S):(1) MEETS THE IDENTIFIED HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT NEEDS; AND (2) IS NECESSARY FOR IMPLEMENTATION AND COMPLETION OF THE ACTIVITIES OUTLINED IN THE CDBG RA AND SSP APPLICATION(S), BE APPROVED; AND I FURTHER MOVE THAT RESOLUTION NO. 09-62, A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA, COMMITTING LOCAL FUNDS AS LEVERAGE FOR FY 2009 STATE SPECIAL PROJECTS ("SSP") APPLICATION, BE APPROVED. Councilmember Barker SECONDED THE MOTION. VOTE:Unanimous., The motion carried. OLD BUSINESS NOne. NEW BUSINESS None. COUNCIL DIRECTION TO STAFF REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL -FEBRUARY 2, 2010 PAGE 8 OF 11 CITY -HOSTED PUBLIC FORUM UPDATING ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT RELATED TOPICS) )Economic Development Director Steve Filipowicz briefed the council on the item. Mayor Insalaco called for any discussion. Councilmember Dietz commented they talked it out pretty well last night. Mayor Insalaco closed the discussion with no further comments and called for a motion. Councilmember Serdy MOVED THAT THE FOLLOWING DIRECTION BE GIVEN TO STAFF REGARDING CITY- HOSTED PUBLIC FORUM UPDATING ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT RELATED TOPICS:I MOVE THAT THE CITY HOST TWO PUBLIC FORUMS FOR THE PURPOSE OF UPDATING OUR COMMUNITY ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT RELATED TOPICS OF INTEREST; THESE EVENTS WILL BE HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS, SHOULD BE TELEVISED AND PLACED ON THE CITY'S WEBSITE; THE GENERAL APPROACH SHOULD BE AS OUTLINED BY THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR IN HIS MEMO ON JANUARY 21ST TO US; AND STAFF IS DIRECTED TO HOLD THESE TWO FORUMS WITHIN THE NEXT 60 DAYS.I FURTHER MOVE THAT AFTER THESE FORUMS, STAFF RETURN TO COUNCIL FOR DIRECTION FOR A POSSIBLE THIRD EVENT.THE OBJECTIVE OF THIS EVENT WOULD BE TO GATHER CREATIVITY, THOUGHTS AND IDEAS FROM THE COMMUNITY.COUNCIL WOULD THEN GIVE DIRECTION TO STAFF AS WELL. Councilmember Barker SECONDED THE MOTION. VOTE:Unanimous. The motion carried. SELECTION OF MEETING DATES, TIMES, LOCATIONS, AND PURPOSES Councilmember Dietz commented .the executive : session and work session for Monday, February 15, 2010, have been canceled due to the President's Holiday.He then MOVED THATAN EXECUTIVE SESSION AT5:45 P.M. AND A WORK REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL FEBRUARY 2, 2010 PAGE 9 OF 11 SESSION AT 7:00 P.M. BE HELD ON TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2010, IN THE CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE ROOM AND CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS, RESPECTIVELY. Councilmember Barker 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 concern about the mayor's comments and being denied a booth at Lost Dutchman Days. ADJOURNMENT )Mayor Insalaco adjourned the meeting at 8:36 p.m. Consent Agenda Items are as follows: 1. Acceptance of Agenda. 2. Acceptance of Minutes of Regular Meeting of January 19, 2010. 3. Appointment of candidate to fill one Library Board vacancy. 4. Consideration of Resolution No. 09-58, approving an intergovernmental agreement with Pinal County for reimbursement of overtime and employment related expenses incurred due to Pinal County local law enforcement agency participation in the Governor's Office of Highway Safety contract No. 2010-410-024 for the High Visibility Impaired Driving Enforcement Program. 5. Fifth Amendment to Cable System License Agreement between Mediacom and City of Apache Junction (Temporary Extension). ACCEPTED THIS 16TH DAY OF FEBRUARY, 2010, BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL FEBRUARY 2, 2010 PAGE 10 OF 11 SIGNED AND ATTESTED TO THIS 16TH DAY OF FEBRUARY, 2010. 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 2nd day of February, 2010.I further certify that the meeting was duly called and held and that a quorum was present. Dated this 9th day of February, 2010. KATHLEEN CONNELLY City Clerk REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL FEBRUARY 2, 2010 PAGE 11 OF 11