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Home My WebLink About2007-06-05 City Council Regular MinutesCITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING JUNE 5, 2007 The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Apache Junction, Arizona, was held on June 5, 2007, at the Apache Junction City Council Chambers pursuant to the notice required by law. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Coleman called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m. INVOCATION Councilmember Insalaco gave the Invocation. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Councilmember Sippel led the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL Councilmembers Present:Mayor Coleman Vice Mayor Eck Councilmember Dietz Councilmember Insalaco Councilmember Severs Councilmember Sippel Staff Present: (Councilmember Waldron was absent.) City Manager George Hoffman Assistant City Manager Bryant Powell City Clerk Kathleen Connelly City Attorney Joel Stern Public Safety Director Glenn Walp Parks & Recreation Director Jeff Bell Public Works Director Doug Dobson Community Relations Mgr. Pat Brenner REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL JUNE 5, 2007 PAGE 1 OF 8 Others Present: Business Advocate Janine Hanna-Solley Captain Michael Reddick Captain Tom Kelly Captain Robert Birdsall Public Works Manager Shane Kiesow Grant Specialist Roger Hacker Development Services Mgr. John Petroff Planning Manager Fred Baker Economic Dev. Dir. Steve Filipowicz Asst. to the City Manager Ruth Giese Administrative Asst. Barbara Duft ACCEPTANCE OF CONSENT AGENDA )Vice Mayor Eck MOVED THAT THE CONSENT AGENDA BE ACCEPTED AS PRESENTED; AND THAT APPROVAL BE GIVEN FOR THE INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN FINAL COUNTY AND THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION FOR THE DONATION OF USED BLEACHERS AT THE RODEO PARK TO BE PLACED AT THEIR FAIRGROUND FACILITY; AND THAT AUTHORIZATION BE GIVEN FOR THE MAYOR TO SIGN THE AGREEMENT; AND THAT THE AWARD OF BID FOR PR 07-02, RODEO PARK RESTROOM PROJECT, BE AWARDED TOVALDEZ AND SON CONSTRUCTION IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $600,000.; AND THAT AUTHORIZATION BE GIVEN FOR THE MAYOR TO SIGN THE CONTRACT; AND THAT RESOLUTION NO. 07-20, A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND. CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA, AUTHORIZING THE ADOPTION OF OWNER OCCUPIED HOUSING REHABILITATION GUIDELINES, .DATED FEBRUARY 1, 1994, AS AMENDED, IN RELATION TO AN APPLICATION FOR FISCAL YEAR 2007 STATE HOUSING -FUND FOR A HOUSING REHABILITATION ACTIVITY, BE APPROVED; AND .THAT APPROVAL BE GIVEN FOR CONTRACT BETWEEN CENTRAL ARIZONA ASSOCIATION OFGOVERNMENTS AND THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION FOR THE PROVISION OF ADMINISTRATIVE AND HOUSING REHABILITATION COORDINATING SERVICES FUNDED BY THE GRANT AWARD; AND THAT AUTHORIZATION BE GIVEN FOR THE MAYOR TO .SIGN THE CONTRACT; AND REGULAR MEETING OF THE ,CITY COUNCIL JUNE 5, 2007 PAGE 2 OF 8 THAT RESOLUTION NO. 07-19, A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA, APPROVING SUBMISSION OF PROPOSALS FOR HIGHWAY SAFETY PROJECTS TO THE GOVERNOR'S OFFICE OF HIGHWAY SAFETY, FISCAL YEAR 2008, AND APPOINTING THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC SAFETY/POLICE CHIEF TO CONDUCT ALL NEGOTIATIONS AND EXECUTE ALL RELATED DOCUMENTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE SUBMITTAL BE APPROVED. Councilmember Severs SECONDED THE MOTION. VOTE:Unanimous. The motion carried. AWARDS, PRESENTATIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS Mayor Coleman presented a plaque to Councilmember Waldron for his service and dedication to the community.As Councilmember Waldron was unable to attend, the mayor requested Dan Austin to accept it on his behalf.Mr. Dan Austin read a prepared statement from Councilmember Waldron. Mayor Coleman presented a plaque to Councilmember SippeI for his service and dedication to the community.Councilmember Sippel made a brief statement on his appreciation for working with the. mayor, council and staff in shaping the community, the lasting friendships made, and that he is looking forward to spending time with his family. Mayor -elect Insalaco presented a plaque to Mayor Coleman for his service and dedication to the community.Mayor Coleman made a brief statement on his reasons for not running again, his concerns, the people he -has served with-on the council, the support he has always received from his family, and the talented city staff. City Clerk Kathleen Connelly administered the Oaths of Office to Mayor Insalaco and Councilmembers Barker, Serdy and Wilson.She announced they had fulfilled their obligations under state law REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL JUNE 5, 2007 PAGE 3 OF 8 and city code. and were ready to take:their:seats as councilmembers.She then announced they would be taking :a 10 minute break Mayor Insalaco -reconvened the meeting. CALL TO THE:PUBLIC Mr. Elliott Fisher, 547 -E.: Quail, Apache Junction, Greater Apache Junction Association for Effective Government, addressed the council regarding his :concerns over:a percentage of the impact fees. goingtowards the library expansion along with:the tax for the: capital facilities plan, the capital facilities tax due to sunset in 2010, and the initiative petition process. Mr. Jeremy -Bowling, 2229 W. Broadway, Apache Junction, speaking on behalf. of Calgary Chapel, addressecLthe -council to commend the city attorney on -allowing them to distribute Bible Tracts at the skate park after the park rangers:had stopped them. Ms. Maxine Leather, 1075 Z. Idaho Road, .Apache Junction:, representing the Central Arizona Association of Governments, addressecithe-council.to present a plaque .to former Mayor Doug Coleman for his many years of service,and :support to the: association _Mr. LouisH3abin, 2191 S.. Belair Road, Apache Zumctlon, addressed the council regarding the community wanting more businesses ih the downtown area, businesses along the freeway corridor if they- are put in the right-;place, the horse properties to' the- north Abeing protected,. and -:that the downtown area -should be taken care :of before the area down :south. Mrs. Pam Mosher, 1958 N. Monterey Drive, Apache Junction, addressed the council to request Ordinance No. 630 regarding the use of shipping containers for storage be reconsidered. -Mr: Gary Mulholland,-710 'S. MuleshoeAR.d., :Apache Junction; :congratulated.the.newcouncil on their -seating, congratulated former.Mayor Coleman, and gave a report on --Lost Dutchman Daya,, :REGULAR. MEETING-OF'THE :CITY: COUNCIL JUNE 5, 2007 PAGE 4, OF:8: advising they donated $66,000 to various organizations from the event this year: Councilmember Severs:commented he believed the shipping container issue is coming up on the June 18 and June 19 meetings.He has been researching it for 2 years now and he would appreciate.anything they could add to it. Vice Mayor Eck commented he was unclear on Mr. Fisher's comments about a newspaper:article and that he:was concerned that the current ordinance on shipping containers .was not being: enforced if there are so.many out there.If not, it needs to be changed. He believes the shipping container, issue is locked to R1-43 zoning only.He directed staff that if it is on the agenda, it be open for the entire city. ANNOUNCEMENT OF CURRENT EVENTS Councilmember Wilson advised he would:not be attending: the next meeting as, he:willbe in-:Washington; D.C.. representing the Arizona StateAiorsemen's-Association -at the American Horse Council activities It willbe-the,first::time-a.representative: .from .Arizona;willWethere: Vice Mayor Eck stated he.Will be there that evening but it will be his 25th wedding anniversary. ,CITY MANAGERfSREPORT 'None. PUBLIC HEARINGS None. OLD BUSINESS None. NEW BUSINESS REGULAR MEETING'OF:THE:,CITY COUNCIL JUNE 5, 2007 :PAGE 5 OF 8! NOMINATION AND SELECTION OF VICE MAYOR )Mayor Insalaco opened the nominations for vice mayor. COUNCILMEMBER ECK FOR VICE MAYOR. SECONDED THE NOMINATION. Councilmember Dietz NOMINATED Councilmember Robin Barker Mayor Insalaco asked if there were any more nominations for vice mayor.There being no more nominations, he closed the nominations and called for a vote on the nomination of Vice Mayor Eck. VOTE:Unanimous. The motion carried. DESIGNATION OF CITY COUNCIL CHECK SIGNATORIES )City Clerk Kathleen Connelly stated one of the business practices recommended by our audit firm is that we have two members of the city council in addition to the city clerk that are authorized to sign checks. Historically it has been ,the mayor and vice mayor and they look for an official action oni-the part of the council to make those changes. Mayor Insalaco closed the. discussion and called for a motion. Councilmember Dietz MOVED THAT THE FOLLOWING COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVES BE DESIGNATED AS CHECK SIGNERS IN ADDITION TO THE CITY CLERK KATHY CONNELLY: THAT WOULD BE MAYOR INSALACO AND VICE MAYOR ECK. Councilmember Wilson SECONDED THE MOTION. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL JUNE 5, 2007 PAGE 6 OF 8 VOTE:Unanimous. The motion carried. COUNCIL DIRECTION TO STAFF None. SELECTION OF MEETING DATES, TIMES, LOCATIONS, AND PURPOSES Councilmember Dietz MOVED THAT A FISCAL YEAR 2007-08 BUDGET WORK SESSION/SPECIAL MEETING BE HELD AT 6:00 P.M. ON MONDAY, JUNE 11,-2007, IN THE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS; AND, IF NECESSARY, THAT A BUDGET WORK SESSION/SPECIAL MEETING BE HELD AT 6:00 P.M. ON TUESDAY, JUNE 12, 2007, IN THE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS; AND THAT AN EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 6:00 P.M. AND A WORK SESSION AT 7:00 P.M. BE HELD ON MONDAY, JUNE 18, 2007, IN THE CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE ROOM AND CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS, RESPECTIVELY; AND THAT AN EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 6:00 P.M. BE HELD ON TUESDAY, JUNE 19, 2007, IN THE CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE TROOM. THE MOTION. VOTE:Unanimous. Themotion carried. ADJOURNMENT Councilmember Severs SECONDED )Mayor Insalaco adjourned the meeting at 8:14 p.m. Consent Agenda Items are as follows: 1. Acceptance of Agenda. REGULAR MEETING OF THE 'CITY COUNCIL JUNE 5, 2007 PAGE 7 OF 8 2. Acceptance of Minutes of Regular Meeting of May 1, 2007. 3. Authorization to enter into an Intergovernmental Agreement with Pinal County for the donation of used bleachers. 4. Approval of Award of Bid PR 07-02:Guaranteed maximum price for Rodeo Park Restroom Building. 5. Approval of Fiscal Year 2007 State Housing Fund (SHF) grant award ($330,000). ACCEPTED THIS 19TH DAY OF JUNE, 2007, BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA. SIGNED AND ATTESTED TO THIS 19TH DAY OF JUNE, 2007. KATHLEEN CONNELLY City Clerk 0-74OHNS.tiNSALACO 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 5th day of June 2007.I further certify that the .meeting was duly called and held and that_aquorum was present. Dated this 8th day of June, 2007. KATHLEEN CONNELLY City Clerk REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL JUNE 5, 2007 PAGE -:8 OF 8