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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2008-10-07 City Council Regular MinutesCITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 7, 2008 The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Apache Junction, Arizona, was held on October 7, 2008, 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 7:02 p.m. INVOCATION Councilmember Wilson gave the Invocation. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Councilmember Barker led the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL Councilmembers Present:Mayor Insalaco Vice Mayor Eck Councilmember Barker Councilmember Dietz Councilmember Serdy Councilmember Severs Councilmember Wilson Staff Present:Assistant City Manager Bryant Powell City Clerk Kathleen Connelly City Attorney Joel Stern Public Safety Director Jerald Monahan City Engineer Giao Pham Public Works Director David Fern Economic Dev. Director Steve Filipowicz Assistant to the City Mgr. Matt Busby Others Present:Captain Arnold Freeman REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OCTOBER 7, 2008 PAGE 1 OF 20 ACCEPTANCE OF CONSENT AGENDA )Councilmember Dietz MOVED THAT THE CONSENT AGENDA BE ACCEPTED AS PRESENTED; AND THAT MARIE DEPALMA BE APPOINTED TO THE LIBRARY BOARD FOR A TERM TO EXPIRE OCTOBER 31, 2010; AND THAT THE EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT FOR THE CITY MAGISTRATE EFFECTIVE RETROACTIVELY FROM JULY 1, 2008 TO JUNE 30, 2010, BE RATIFIED; AND THAT APPROVAL BE GIVEN FOR THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION AND EAST VALLEY SENIOR SERVICES, INC. FOR THE RIDE CHOICE PROGRAM FOR FISCAL YEAR 2008- 2009 IN THE AMOUNT OF $33,040; AND THAT AUTHORIZATION BE GIVEN FOR THE MAYOR TO SIGN THE AGREEMENT; AND THAT APPROVAL BE GIVEN TO REJECT ALL SUBMITTALS FOR STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2008-2009 DESIGN AND PLANNING OF PUBLIC WORKS AND CIVIL ENGINEERING PROJECTS DUE TO THE CONFUSION CAUSED BY NUMEROUS REQUESTS FOR CLARIFICATIONS THAT CREATED A NEED TO EXTEND THE DEADLINE; AND THAT RESOLUTION NO. 08-30, A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION , ARIZONA, APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR RENEWAL AND SUPPORTING THE CONTINUATION OF THE FINAL COUNTY ENTERPRISE ZONE; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO DESIGNATE A STAFF MEMBER FROM THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION TO SERVE ON THE ENTERPRISE ZONE COMMISSION; AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION TO ENTER INTO AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT WITH FINAL COUNTY AND OTHER MUNICIPALITIES TO FORM THE ENTERPRISE ZONE COMMISSION, BE APPROVED. Vice Mayor Eck SECONDED THE MOTION. VOTE:Unanimous. The motion carried. AWARDS, PRESENTATIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OCTOBER 7, 2008 PAGE 2 OF 20 Mayor Insalaco welcomed Boy Scout Troops #702 and #367 who are working on their citizenship requirements. Mr. Dennis Jenkins, president of Central Arizona College, gave a presentation on the growth the college is experiencing and the needs they have to keep up with the growth. Vice Mayor Eck asked how many square feet the Superstition Campus has. Mr. Dennis Jenkins stated it has just under 55,000 sq.ft. Vice Mayor Eck commented they are looking at doubling that. Mr. Dennis Jenkins stated that is correct.Depending on the cost, it could be 40,000 to 80,000 sq.ft.They will do a master plan first of what the building will look like.They need to double the current space because of the demand they have for classes. Vice Mayor Eck asked approximately how many students there are at this campus. Mr. Dennis Jenkins stated they have close to 2,000 head counts, which comes out to 400 to 500 full time equivalents. Vice Mayor Eck commented they are basically looking at doubling that. Mr. Dennis Jenkins stated they do.As they put together a master plan for this campus, they are projecting by 20-25 years it will be serving 12,000 to 15,000 students. Vice Mayor Eck commented he feels like the college could be a huge catalyst for the community.It is currently.It was very challenging for them the last time they did a bond election.It was a lot of money and it is now a tough economy.The tax bills have come out and everyone, including him, are concerned about how much their tax bills will go up.He is saying that on average, a $100,000 home will have an increase of slightly under $11 per year. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OCTOBER 7, 2008 PAGE 3 OF 20 Mr. Dennis Jenkins stated that is the average over 25 years. The first year they are projecting the cost will be $16.93 for a $100,000 house.It will decline each year because the assessed value will continue to grow.The projection the financial analyst put together for the 25 years shows it will average just under $11 for a $100,000 house.It is a lot lower and better than the last one they had.It is a much easier project. People seem more supportive and understanding of the first phase.The economy is not in the best of shape right now, but through education and economic development there are ways to get out of the economy being the way it is.They need to push it and change it. Councilmember Serdy commented he laid out 4 different campuses. He asked if they would all happen concurrently.He thinks everybody in this room and listening cares more about the Apache Junction campus; they do not really care about Maricopa or Johnson Ranch.He asked who would go first or would it all happen at once.He would get more votes from here if they knew it was going to go more to help our campus because we surely feel that we need it.They are doing fine without one now. Mr. Dennis Jenkins stated they unfortunately have to run a countywide election.They cannot say everything would go to Apache Junction. Councilmember Serdy commented he did not say that.He asked if there is a timeline or is it all happening concurrently. Mr. Dennis Jenkins stated since they already own the land in Apache Junction, they would start the master planning of this site sooner.In Maricopa and San Tan/Johnson Ranch they have to first acquire a site.They would have to start that process later.Those are the 2 new campuses.Superstition Mountain can start a lot quicker.The renovations that they might do at the other sites of Signal Peak and Aravaipa could also start sooner. The expansion of the Apache Junction site and some of the renovation would start simultaneously.They will be looking for land in the other areas and starting that process at the same time. Councilmember Serdy commented the city would be getting pretty instant benefits.It is not going to be 25 years. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OCTOBER 7, 2008 PAGE 4 OF 20 Mr. Dennis Jenkins stated the $98,975,000 is basically a 3 to 5 year building program.They will be completed in that time. CALL TO THE PUBLIC: Mr. Scott Taylor, 657 E. Linda, Apache Junction, addressed the council regarding the third annual Apache Junction Arts Festival, November 15-16. Mr. Jim Stephens, 3700 S. Ironwood, Apache Junction, addressed the council in response to an AJ News article. Mr. Michael Weller, 471 W. 21st Avenue, Apache Junction, addressed the council to apologize for his actions at the last few meetings and commented he would like to see positive articles about the city in the papers. Mr. Wayne Standage, 1920 E. 20th Avenue, Apache Junction, addressed the council regarding people continuing to make derogatory statements about the city and their not listening to the positive presentations being given.• Councilmember Wilson asked what the date of the art festival is. There was general discussion on the date.It was determined it is November 15 and 16. Vice Mayor Eck commented someone from the community is stating from what they were told, and then they criticize the growth of the community.Last night was a very informative meeting about growth in Apache Junction, concerns about why we are not growing, how much State Trust Land is in our community and how long it takes to be opened, when it will open, and the locations that are directly in the heart of growth in the perimeter area, especially adjacent to the freeway.It will take many years until the heart of the community, bounded by Southern to Baseline and Idaho to Ironwood, is going to open up for growth. He does not know what is being referred to as assisted living as they have passed several assisted living development communities.As for the hotel, there were 3 of them that were seated here that supported that.The only reason the hotel was not supported was there were residents, much like the QuikTrip, REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OCTOBER 7, 2008 PAGE 5 OF 20 that were against it.That was the biggest opposition; the residents that were concerned about the hotel. ANNOUNCEMENT OF CURRENT EVENTS Councilmember Serdy commented at the last work session and in an article in the paper it was shown that the city is trying to acquire the rodeo grounds and possibly the Prospector Park grounds.The city has sent out letters to President Bush, the secretary of interior and to the Bureau of Land Management.For those citizens who wish to help, he suggested they contact Roger Hacker who has packets that show how to contact, who to contact, and what should be put in it.Anyone who would like one of these should see him or Roger.They will get it going and see how far they can go with this.Parks and recreation has also had several meetings with several council members about what possible uses there could be.He is overwhelmed with all the possibilities.There is no reason they could not have at least one event going on up there at least once a month and possibly twice a month in the winter.There a lot of things they have never thought about.In the next few weeks he will have a list of those things that can be done. Councilmember Severs made the following statement into record: "I have an announcement to make.As some of you may already know, this morning the bank auctioned off my house.I'm self- employed, I own my own business, the economy has gotten the best of me.I'm surprised I wasn't attacked tonight by some of these negative people in the community.I have an apartment that is available to me if I wish to stay.This is going to be hard to say because I care about the people of this community, I care about growth, improvement, progress and stepping into the 21st century.However, the amount of resistance that I have received in trying to accomplish some of these goals is mindboggling. I'm not a quitter, but I know when to stop beating my head against the wall with no change.This is my resignation.To the people who elected me and have supported me, I thank you and I'm sorry to let you down.To the people who have continually attacked me, good luck and keep it up,'cause someday you may need help, there ain't going to be anybody there to help you. And to Ed Barker, I leave when I want, not when you try to run me out of town.Thank you."Mr. Severs left his council seat at this time of the meeting. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OCTOBER 7, 2008 PAGE 6 OF 20 Councilmember Dietz commented the AJ News had a great article yesterday about a couple of former Apache Junction police explorers that are now with the Pima County Sheriff's Office. He wanted to inform everyone that he did not marry his sister and Nick is his son, not his nephew. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT Assistant City Manager Bryant Powell commented on the Apache Junction School District's fall break, the opening of the new section of the city library, read two complimentary letters regarding the library, praised the work done at US 60 and Goldfield, and read a note of thanks from the bicyclists in that area. PUBLIC HEARINGS APPLICATION FOR AN INTERM PERMIT, NEW LICENSE, LIMITED LIABILITY CO., SERIES 12 LIQUOR LICENSE FOR SUNDANCE RESTAURANT )City Clerk Kathleen Connelly briefed the council on the item. Mayor Insalaco requested the applicant address the council. Mr. Larry Elliget, agent for the license, commented Luis and Sylvia Orlando are the owners. They currently own two restaurants in London which is where they live.They traveled all over Arizona and picked Apache Junction to buy a restaurant in.They pumped almost $500,000 into the purchase of the property and remodeling the interior.They have upgraded the menu and the kitchen equipment.He is a certified trainer for liquor for the state and all the employees are trained and certified by him.He will be overseeing the liquor portion of their business for the next year. Vice Mayor Eck commented usually the only question is the training and that has been answered. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OCTOBER 7, 2008 PAGE 7 OF 20 Councilmember Barker commented she is glad to see that the problem was taken care of so that they can go forward with this.She is looking forward to eating there. Mr. Larry Elliget stated he guessed they have a good menu, too. 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 AN INTERIM PERMIT, NEW LICENSE, LIMITED LIABILITY CO., SERIES 12 LIQUOR LICENSE FOR SUNDANCE RESTAURANT, SUBMITTED BY LAWRENCE ELLIGET, BE RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL TO THE ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF LIQUOR LICENSES AND CONTROL. Councilmember Dietz SECONDED THE MOTION. VOTE:Unanimous. The motion carried. CONTINUATION OF THE LOCAL ALTERNATIVE EXPENDITURE LIMITATION - HOME RULE OPTION )City Clerk Kathleen Connelly briefed the council on the item. Councilmember Barker asked if they have a round figure of what the budget number would be if this were not passed.She asked what the city would be limited to. Assistant City Manager Bryant Powell stated the number for 2004 was $9 million. Councilmember Barker asked what the current budget is. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OCTOBER 7, 2008 PAGE 8 OF 20 Assistant City Manager Bryant Powell asked if she meant increased by 4 years. Councilmember Barker stated she wanted to know the current budget. Assistant City Manager Bryant Powell stated the current budget is $24 million. Councilmember Barker commented we have a current budget of $24 million and if this is not passed we would probably be looking at something in the neighborhood of $10 million that we would be limited to for our budget. City Clerk Kathleen Connelly stated they are required to do 2 public hearings under state law.She has given them a copy of that law in their packet. This is the first one.It is simply a public hearing to get audience input.In 2 weeks they will have another public hearing where they will go from their public hearing in a normal, business meeting like this, transition from this meeting to a special meeting without leaving their seats, and vote in this special meeting on whether or not to put this on the ballot, and then they go back to their regular meeting.At that time, as part of their packet, there will be the resolution with an attachment of the statistical information of what the budget would be over the ensuing 4 years after that. Vice Mayor Eck asked what year it would be based on if they do not pass this. City Clerk Kathleen Connelly stated it is in the early 80's and the city was just incorporated in 1978.If they look at that window of time, the budget was very small simply because that is how big the city was. Councilmember Barker commented they also have a population now as compared to that time, including an employee population. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OCTOBER 7, 2008 PAGE 9 OF 20 City Clerk Kathleen Connelly stated there are 2 cities in the state that were caught in that window, Apache Junction and Bullhead City.Even though we have attempted to have the legislature make some changes, none of the other cities and towns have any interest because their budgets were so much bigger. Assistant City Manager Bryant Powell commented Apache Junction was just starting out.The library budget and parks and recreation budget were zero.When you multiply zero against any number, the result is zero.That is why there is such a big impact. 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 asked if this is for information only. City Clerk Kathleen Connelly confirmed there would be no vote this evening. Councilmember Barker commented she hopes that all of the statistics will be available for the public before the next meeting.She thinks it would be a good idea to have them out there with the agendas so that information does not get corrupted and everyone is reading from the same page. Vice Mayor Eck commented that will be in 2 weeks. City Clerk Kathleen Connelly stated that is correct. Mayor Insalaco closed the item with no further discussion and moved on to the next item. RESOLUTION NO. 08-25, EXTINGUISHMENT CASE EX -2008-01, A PORTION OF A PUBLIC ROADWAY EASEMENT LOCATED ON THIRD AVENUE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OCTOBER 7, 2008 PAGE 10 OF 20 FROM HILTON TO WAGONWHEEL BE ABANDONED )City Engineer Giao Pham briefed the council on the next three items, which are all street abandonment items. Mayor Insalaco commented he is glad to see some of these things wiped off the books. Councilmember Barker asked if these 3 items could be combined. City Clerk Kathleen Connelly stated they are public hearings so they need to be separate. 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. Vice Mayor Eck MOVED THAT RESOLUTION NO. 08-25, A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA, DECLARING THAT PORTIONS OF A PUBLIC ROADWAY EASEMENT LOCATED ON THIRD AVENUE FROM HILTON ROAD TO WAGONWHEEL ROAD AND DESCRIBED IN EXTINGUISHMENT CASE EX- 2008 -01 ARE NO LONGER NECESSARY FOR PUBLIC USE; AND EXTINGUISHING SUCH EASEMENT, BE APPROVED. Councilmember Barker SECONDED THE MOTION. VOTE:Unanimous. The motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 08-26, EXTINGUISHMENT CASE EX -2008-02, A PORTION OF PUBLIC ROADWAY EASEMENT ON FIFTH AVENUE FROM CORTEZ TO ACACIA AND STAGECOACH ROAD FROM FOURTH AVENUE TO SIXTH AVENUE BE ABANDONED REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OCTOBER 7, 2008 PAGE 11 OF 20 )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 RESOLUTION NO. 08-26, A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA, DECLARING THAT PORTIONS OF A PUBLIC ROADWAY EASEMENTS LOCATED ON FIFTH AVENUE FROM CORTEZ ROAD TO ACACIA ROAD AND STAGECOACH ROAD FROM FOURTH AVENUE TO SIXTH AVENUE AND DESCRIBED IN EXTINGUISHMENT CASE EX- 2008 -02 ARE NO LONGER NECESSARY FOR PUBLIC USE; AND EXTINGUISHING SUCH EASEMENTS, BE APPROVED. Councilmember Wilson SECONDED THE MOTION. VOTE:Unanimous. The motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 08-27, EXTINGUISHMENT CASE EX -2008-03, A PORTION OF PUBLIC ROADWAY EASEMENT LOCATED ON NINTH AVENUE FROM STARR TO VAQUERO BE ABANDONED )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 Baker MOVED THAT RESOLUTION NO. 08-27, A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA, DECLARING THAT PORTIONS OF A PUBLIC ROADWAY EASEMENT LOCATED ON NINTH AVENUE FROM STARR ROAD TO VAQUERO ROAD AND DESCRIBED IN EXTINGUISHMENT CASE EX -2008-03 ARE NO LONGER NECESSARY FOR PUBLIC USE; AND EXTINGUISHING THE EASEMENT, BE APPROVED. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OCTOBER 7, 2008 PAGE 12 OF 20 Councilmember Wilson SECONDED THE MOTION. VOTE:Unanimous. The motion carried. ORDINANCE NO. 1325, ESTABLISHING LOCATIONS FOR NO U-TURNS ON IRONWOOD SOUTH OF SOUTHERN AND IN FRONT OF/ADJACENT TO THE HIGH SCHOOL ) )City Engineer Giao Pham briefed the council on the item. Captain Arnold Freeman briefed the council on the traffic enforcement at the locations in September and October. Mayor Insalaco commented these are not residents of Apache Junction.These are residents from south of us. Captain Arnold Freeman stated that is correct.They were all traveling northbound.This was all within a 2 hour period in the morning from 6 a.m. to 8 a.m. They probably get 1% that are not Queen Creek residents. Councilmember Serdy asked how much the fine is so as to be a warning to other people that are considering this. Captain Arnold Freeman stated it is $155.If they go to court and lose, you have to add court costs to that.They have tried numerous warnings with the mobile sign board.They have put empty police cars there, but once they find out no one is in the car, they continue the u- turns.They do not have the manpower to do it everyday.They have managed to do it every 2 to 3 weeks.They can see by the number of citations issued that there is a serious problem. Mayor Insalaco opened the public hearing on the item. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OCTOBER 7, 2008 PAGE 13 OF 20 Mr. William Long, 1797 W. 28th Avenue, Apache Junction, addressed the council.He lives adjacent to the entrance to the high school.He and his wife initiated this action.Since Ironwood was widened south of the freeway, the problem exacerbated.He has been chased off the sidewalk.The residents cannot enter Ironwood from 28th Avenue due to the u -turns.It is more of a safety issue than anything else.He drives a school bus and it is difficult to get out of the school grounds with all the activity in front of him. Mayor Insalaco closed the public hearing with no one wishing to speak and reopened the item to council discussion. Vice Mayor Eck stated they know this is only one tool and it will not stop this from happening. Councilmember Dietz MOVED THAT ORDINANCE NO. 1325 BE READ BY TITLE ONLY WITH THE EMERGENCY CLAUSE AND THE READING OF THE ENTIRE ORDINANCE BE WAIVED. Councilmember Barker SECONDED THE MOTION. VOTE:Unanimous. The motion carried. City Clerk Kathleen Connelly read the ordinance by title only with the emergency clause. Councilmember Dietz MOVED THAT ORDINANCE NO. 1325, AS READ BY THE CITY CLERK, BE APPROVED AND ADOPTED. Councilmember Barker SECONDED THE MOTION. VOTE:Unanimous. The motion carried. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OCTOBER 7, 2008 PAGE 14 OF 20 OLD BUSINESS None. NEW BUSINESS REAPPOINTMENTS/APPOINTMENTS TO BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT, LIBRARY BOARD, PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION AND PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION ) )There was general discussion on the number of positions to be filled on the Board of Adjustment.It was determined to be three. Mayor Insalaco closed the discussion and called for a motion. Vice Mayor Eck MOVED THAT SAM CONDON BE REAPPOINTED TO THE BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT FOR A TERM TO EXPIRE OCTOBER 31, 2011. Councilmember Wilson SECONDED THE MOTION. VOTE:Unanimous. The motion carried. Councilmember Dietz MOVED THAT SANDRA SPELMAN BE REAPPOINTED TO THE BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT FOR A TERM TO EXPIRE OCTOBER 31, 2011. Councilmember Barker SECONDED THE MOTION. VOTE:Unanimous. The motion carried. Councilmember Wilson MOVED THAT ANDREW WHITENECK BE APPOINTED TO THE BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT FOR A TERM TO EXPIRE OCTOBER 31, 2011. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OCTOBER 7, 2008 PAGE 15 OF 20 Councilmember Dietz SECONDED THE MOTION. VOTE:Unanimous. The motion carried. Vice Mayor Eck MOVED THAT EVERETT DEIDIKER BE REAPPOINTED TO THE LIBRARY BOARD FOR A TERM TO EXPIRE ON OCTOBER 31, 2011. Councilmember Barker SECONDED THE MOTION. VOTE:Unanimous. The motion carried. Councilmember Dietz MOVED THAT JANICE STENGLEIN BE REAPPOINTED TO THE LIBRARY BOARD FOR A TERM TO EXPIRE ON OCTOBER 31, 2011. Councilmember Barker SECONDED THE MOTION. VOTE:Unanimous. The motion carried. Vice Mayor Eck MOVED THAT SANDRA SCHENONE BE REAPPOINTED TO THE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION FOR A TERM TO EXPIRE ON OCTOBER 31, 2011. Councilmember Barker SECONDED THE MOTION. VOTE:Unanimous. The motion carried. Councilmember Barker MOVED THAT JOHN MAHONEY BE APPOINTED TO THE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION FOR A TERM TO EXPIRE ON OCTOBER 31, 2011. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OCTOBER 7, 2008 PAGE 16 OF 20 Councilmember Dietz SECONDED THE MOTION. VOTE:Unanimous. The motion carried. Vice Mayor Eck MOVED THAT STEPHEN AMRHEIN BE APPOINTED TO THE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION FOR A TERM TO EXPIRE ON OCTOBER 31, 2009. Councilmember Barker SECONDED THE MOTION. VOTE:Unanimous. The motion carried. Councilmember Barker MOVED THAT PAT RICHMOND BE REAPPOINTED TO THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION FOR A TERM TO EXPIRE ON OCTOBER 31, 2011. Councilmember Dietz SECONDED THE MOTION. VOTE:Unanimous. The motion carried. Councilmember Dietz MOVED THAT JOE DURBALA BE APPOINTED TO THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION FOR A TERM TO EXPIRE ON OCTOBER 31, 2011. Councilmember Barker SECONDED THE MOTION. VOTE:Unanimous. The motion carried. Councilmember Wilson MOVED THAT CHARLES BUNTEN BE REAPPOINTED TO THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION FOR A TERM TO EXPIRE ON OCTOBER 31, 2011. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OCTOBER 7, 2008PAGE 17 OF 20 . Councilmember Barker SECONDED THE MOTION. VOTE:Unanimous. The motion carried. COUNCIL DIRECTION TO STAFF CITY TOWING POLICY ) )Vice Mayor Eck commented they have discussed this in the past.He feels that they have discussed where they are at on the current towing policy enough. It has been brought to their attention that there were some issues.Staff was brought through the wringer unfairly.The issues are being addressed and the chief has requested they be given some time to work on this.He is confident that is what is being done.At this time he feels that is what they need to do.He feels it is being addressed and they need to let the chief and his staff work on it. There was general discussion on whether a motion was required.It was determined one should be done advising no direction. Vice Mayor Eck MOVED THAT HE DID NOT HAVE ANY DIRECTION TO STAFF. Councilmember Dietz SECONDED THE MOTION. VOTE:Unanimous. The motion carried. SELECTION OF MEETING DATES, TIMES, LOCATIONS, AND PURPOSES Councilmember Dietz MOVED THAT AN EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 6:00 P.M. AND A WORK SESSION AT 7:00 P.M. BE HELD ON MONDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2008, IN THE CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE ROOM AND CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS, RESPECTIVELY; AND REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OCTOBER 7, 2008 PAGE 18 OF 20 THAT AN EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 6:00 P.M. BE HELD ON TUESDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2008, IN THE CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE ROOM. THE MOTION. VOTE:Unanimous. The motion carried. ADJOURNMENT Councilmember Barker SECONDED ) )Mayor Insalaco adjourned the meeting at 8:22 p.m. Consent Agenda Items are as follows: 1. Acceptance of Agenda. 2. Acceptance of Minutes of Regular Meeting of October 7, 2008. 3. Appointment of candidate to fill one Library Board vacancy. 4. Consideration of Employment Agreement for City Magistrate. 5. Consideration of Professional Services Agreement with East Valley Senior Services, Inc. for the Ride Choice Program for Fiscal Year 2008-2009. 6. Consideration of a request to reject all submittals for Statement of Qualifications for Fiscal Year 2008-2009 design and planning of Public Works and Civil Engineering Projects. 7. Resolution No. 08-30, Approving the application for renewal and supporting the continuation of the Pinal County Enterprise Zone; Authorizing the City Manager to designate a Staff Member from the City of Apache Junction to serve on the Enterprise Zone Commission; Authorizing the City of Apache Junction to enter into an Intergovernmental Agreement with Pinal County and other municipalities to form the Enterprise Zone Commission. ACCEPTED THIS 21ST DAY OF OCTOBER, 2008, BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OCTOBER 7, 2008 PAGE 19 OF 20 SIGNED AND ATTESTED TO THIS 21ST DAY OF OCTOBER, 2008. 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 7th day of October, 2008.I further certify that the meeting was duly called and held and that a quorum was present. Dated this 15th of October, 2008. KATHLEEN CONNELLY City Clerk REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OCTOBER 7, 2008 PAGE 20 OF 20