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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2007-02-20 City Council Regular MinutesCITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 20, 2007 The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Apache Junction, Arizona, was held on February 20, 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 Vice Mayor Eck led the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL Councilmembers Present:Mayor Coleman Vice Mayor Eck Councilmember Dietz Councilmember Insalaco Councilmember Severs Councilmember Waldron Staff Present: (Councilmember Sippel was absent.) City Manager George Hoffman Assistant City Manager Bryant Powell City Clerk Kathleen Connelly City Attorney Joel Stern Public Safety Director Glenn Walp City Engineer Giao Pham Library Director Pam Loui REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL FEBRUARY 20, 2007 PAGE 1 OF 22 Others Present:Assistant Planner Todd Kennedy Captain Tom Kelly Development Svcs. Mgr. John Petroff Planning Manager Fred Baker Senior Planner Rudy Esquivias Grants Specialist Roger Hacker Asst. to the City Manager Janine Solley CDBG Admin. Asst. Melinda Larson ACCEPTANCE OF CONSENT AGENDA )Vice Mayor Eck MOVED THAT THE CONSENT AGENDA BE ACCEPTED AS PRESENTED. Councilmember Dietz SECONDED THE MOTION. VOTE:Unanimous. The motion carried. AWARDS, PRESENTATIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS Transportation Director Bill Leister for the Central Arizona Association of Governments presented the city with an award of funding for $620,000 from the Arizona Department of Transportation for the rock art Transportation Enhancement Project on Tomahawk Road and US 60.He acknowledged Grants Specialist Roger Hacker for his outstanding work, stating his applications set the gold standard and he uses them as examples for others. Vice Mayor Eck commented Melinda Larson works hard on them, also. CALL TO THE PUBLIC Mr. Dan Wald, 560 N. Rennick, Apache Junction, addressed the council to endorse his choice of candidates for the upcoming primary election. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL FEBRUARY 20, 2007 PAGE 2 OF 22 Mr. Louis Babin, 2191 S. Belair, Apache Junction, addressed the council to urge everyone to vote in the primary election. Mr. Jimmy Eidson, 1309 W. 15th Avenue, Apache Junction, addressed the council in support of their action on the redevelopment agreement and to request that fingerprint cards be done in the city again instead of sending everyone to Mesa. Mr. Chip Wilson, 128 S. Starr Road, Apache Junction, addressed the council regarding the Black Stallion Literacy Project being a success and presented some pictures of R1-43 properties that were now in violation because of the new ordinance. Mr. Stanley Rocklin, 980 E. Broadway, Apache Junction, addressed the council to request that police officers be given membership in the multi-gen center so that they have a place to work out and stay fit for duty. Councilmember Waldron requested staff to look into the fingerprint situation, including for concealed weapons permits, volunteers at schools, employees, and other agencies that need fingerprints taken.He thinks the fingerprinting should be done here instead of their having to go to Mesa or Queen Creek. Councilmember Insalaco commented he thinks it would be a fine gesture for the police officers to be able to use the multi-gen center as they do a lot for us and he would like to do whatever can be done to help them out.He would like to see what can be worked out without stepping on any toes. Councilmember Severs commented it would be a lot less expensive for the city to do something like that, to allow them to use the multi-gen center instead of having to put equipment in any space that they have.He added he had a citizen call him about trying to get her fingerprints taken; it was a handicapped person who could not get to Mesa.The police department took her fingerprints after she made an appointment to get them done.He suggested they do it by appointment until they get the position filled. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL FEBRUARY 20, 2007 PAGE 3 OF 22 Vice Mayor Eck commented he would like to see the city resume fingerprinting as soon as possible.He stated he overlooked something on the R1-43 zoning issue; it was on the executive session agenda tonight for legal matters and will hopefully it will be on the regular agenda in the near future.It would be a great thing for the police and firefighters to be able to use the multi-gen center.He has read that the employees from other cities are mad because the benefit is limited to one department and not all the employees.He requested staff check with three or four East Valley cities to see what their policy is. ANNOUNCEMENT OF CURRENT EVENTS Mayor Coleman announced that next weekend is Lost Dutchman Days. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT None. PUBLIC HEARINGS ORDINANCE NO. 1285, AMENDING THE CITY CODE, VOLUME I, CHAPTER 3 ADMINISTRATION, BY ADDING NEW ARTICLE 3-14 PROPERTY DISPOSITION ) )City Attorney Joel Stern briefed the council on the item.He stated this has the changes from the last work session, along with some additional changes suggested by the chief.He did not bring them a revised copy with the chief's changes but he advised them of what they are. Under D on page 304 "as determined by an expert in antiquities and rare items employed by the State of Arizona or a private museum" was added by council request.Under E, subsection 2 "the following firearms shall be destroyed in a manner the chief of police believes is commercially viable", and under number 2, "firearms used in the commission of a crime, including suicide" had deleted "that resulted in serious injury or death"; that was recommended by the chief.The council had agreed to that.The third change was in regards to firearms being confiscated from a convicted criminal; the language "whether or not the firearm was used in the commission of a crime" was added.This was REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL FEBRUARY 20, 2007 PAGE 4 OF 22 requested by the chief.The fourth addition is additional language following "firearms whose serial numbers have been altered or defaced".Everything else, "Except for handguns which were manufactured before 1938 and long rifles manufactured before 1968, in which case the chief of police shall dispose of through an auction after having them examined and valued by an expert as identified in subsection D above.Such value shall be the opening bid price at any auction" was added.The last change is under E, adding "Any funds collected as a result of city -initiated weapon auctions shall be placed in the City of Apache Junction General Fund and be allocated to the police department budget."It is just a budget issue.This was sent to the National Rifle Association representative and he believes he intends to speak. Councilmember Severs commented he does see where it talks about inoperative weapons. It originally stated that if they did not work they would be destroyed. City Attorney Joel Stern stated they could add that.He does not recall being asked to do that. Councilmember Severs asked if the gun would be destroyed if it does not work. City Attorney Joel Stern stated if it is inoperable, it would depend on if it falls into one of the other categories. Councilmember Severs commented they were automatically destroyed in a lot of the others they looked at.He would not like to see a collector's item destroyed just because it does not fire. City Attorney Joel Stern stated if it is used in a crime it will probably be destroyed. They could take a gun that looks like it works and use it in a crime. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL FEBRUARY 20, 2007 PAGE 5 OF 22 Councilmember Severs asked if they could even confiscate it if it is not used in a crime.The old code read it would be destroyed if it did not work. Vice Mayor Eck commented they took that out. Councilmember Severs commented he wanted to make sure it would not be destroyed just because it does not work if there is any value to it. City Attorney Joel Stern stated he thinks that is automatic.It does not require it to be destroyed just because it does not work. Councilmember Severs asked if any firearm confiscated from a convicted criminal, whether or not used in the commission of a crime, would be destroyed. City Attorney Joel Stern stated they would. Vice Mayor Eck and Councilmember Severs did not agree with that. City Attorney Joel Stern stated that was suggested language from the chief.He asked what they would like. Councilmember Severs commented it would depend on how it fell into the other categories.If it was confiscated from a convicted criminal and it was not used in a crime, such as the police going into a drug bust and finding a collector's item, it should not be destroyed just because he is a convicted criminal. Vice Mayor Eck commented it should not be destroyed just because he stole the gun.He does not think it should be destroyed if it belongs to an honest citizen.He thought this had been discussed and resolved. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL FEBRUARY 20, 2007 PAGE 6 OF 22 asked if they wanted that deleted. does. Waldron agreed. public hearing on the item. City Attorney Joel Stern Vice Mayor Eck stated he Councilmembers Severs and Mayor Coleman opened the Mr. Landis Aden, 6102 E. Inglewood Street, Mesa, addressed the council on behalf of the Arizona State Rifle and Pistol Association.He complimented the council on policy; it is a ray of sunlight compared to what they have seen in past years.He stated regarding the inoperative firearms issue, a lot of people are selling them off and trading them because of the value of the parts, if nothing else.The parts of many antique and collector firearms are worth more than the whole in many cases.He agreed with deleting the destruction of confiscated weapons from a convicted criminal because it is a can of worms, especially when a misdemeanor conviction does not mean someone loses their firearms rights. This issue has been going on for several years.He congratulated staff and council for their work on this. Vice Mayor Eck thanked him for his input.He had been very professional on this. Mayor Coleman closed the public hearing with no further comments and reopened the item to council discussion.There being no further discussion, he called for a motion. Vice Mayor Eck MOVED THAT ORDINANCE NO. 1285 BE READ BY TITLE ONLY AND THE READING OF THE ENTIRE ORDINANCE BE WAIVED. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL FEBRUARY 20, 2007 PAGE 7 OF 22 Councilmember Waldron SECONDED THE MOTION. VOTE:Unanimous. The motion carried. City Clerk Kathleen Connelly read the ordinance by title only. Vice Mayor Eck MOVED THAT ORDINANCE NO. 1285, AS READ BY THE CITY CLERK, BE APPROVED AND ADOPTED WITH THE FOLLOWING AMENDMENTS:3(i) FIREARMS CONFISCATED FROM A CONVICTED CRIMINAL, WHETHER OR NOT THE FIREARM WAS USED IN THE COMMISSION OF A CRIME BE STRICKEN FROM THE ORDINANCE. There was general discussion as to whether the word "specifically" should be struck from E; it was determined it should be left in. Mayor Coleman asked if they could consider the recommendation for item 2, that if it resulted in a death, whether it was accidental or not.He asked what the language was. City Attorney Joel Stern stated it is firearms used in the commission of a crime, including suicide, that resulted in serious injury or death. Vice Mayor Eck asked if they are already destroying those guns. City Attorney Joel Stern stated they were adding the last phrase "that resulted in serious injury or death", as it had been taken out. There was general discussion as to whether it would be added.It was determined it would be left in and there would be no amendment to the motion. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL FEBRUARY 20, 2007 PAGE 8 OF 22 Councilmember Waldron SECONDED THE MOTION. VOTE:Unanimous. The motion carried. PROPOSED NEW DEVELOPMENT FEES )Development Services Manager John Petroff briefed the council on the item.He stated this is a required public hearing on the new development fees. On December 4, 2006, Paul Tischler presented the new fees.On January 31, 2007, the latest revised fees were received.There was one question regarding mobile homes last time; they have taken that out and put it in the single family only residence. The overall difference in the price structure is approximately $187 between the first set of fees and the revised fees.Formal adoption date is March 20, 2007, with the fees taking effect June 18, 2007. Councilmember Severs asked what differentiates a mobile home or manufactured home from a single family residence. Development Services Manager John Petroff stated the difference between manufactured and mobile home is that the mobile home is pre -HUD.Back in 1976 they were called mobile homes.With the new ways of construction, they are now called manufactured homes. Councilmember Severs asked what a manufactured home going into a mobile home park is. Assistant City Manager Bryant Powell stated this rate applies to manufactured homes in manufactured home parks. Councilmember Severs asked if the same type of home going onto a lot is considered single family. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL FEBRUARY 20, 2007 PAGE 9 OF 22 Assistant City Manager Bryant Powell stated it is.That is what changed. Vice Mayor Eck commented he did not realize they were so close.There used to be a huge gap. Councilmember Severs asked how they determine what percentages of the fees go to the library, police department and others. City Manager George Hoffman stated it is inherent to the methodology in which the cost impact by the development unit brings to the relevant areas of service; it is the impact they have on the community and the cost of putting the infrastructure in.In the 2007 fees, the single family home will have $700 allocated to the library because that is proportionate to the cost of providing library services when that family moves into the community, just as $1,800 is allocated to parks and recreation for the same unit. Assistant City Manager Bryant Powell stated that is correct.It is based upon a plan -based account.The consultant will ask for the different plans such as the small area transportation plan or the parks and recreation master plan, they take that as the supply plan and then look at what it will take to build it with the densities and population estimates.This is what it would take to generate enough revenue to provide that type of service. Mayor Coleman 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 closed the informational item and moved on to the next item. ORDINANCE NO. 1289, CASE PZ-15-06, REZONING REQUEST BY MARGARET HAMILTON TO REZONE FROM GR TO R1-43 /PD FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 318 S. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL FEBRUARY 20, 2007 PAGE 10 OF 22 GOLDFIELD )Assistant Planner Todd Kennedy briefed the council on the item.He stated it is approximately 2.19 acres; the rezoning will allow the applicant to split the property into two equal -sized parcels.The applicant will keep the north parcel for herself.He described the parcel.He described the recommended conditions of approval from the planning and zoning commission. Mayor Coleman asked if they are planning on expanding Goldfield Road at some point. Assistant Planner Todd Kennedy stated there is an existing easement along Goldfield but he is not aware of any plans for expansion.He showed the easements on each side of the parcel.The vice mayor had asked at the work session if some could be abandoned or partially abandoned.When the roadway is proposed to be abandoned, it is either all of it or none of it. Vice Mayor Eck commented he was just wondering if they were on the master federally patented easement map.They are usually handled by Doug Dobson. City Engineer Giao Pham stated they usually look at the circulation pattern to make sure the dedication is consistent to what the surrounding parcels are so that it does not limit the city if the funding is available at a later date and then requires the city to have to buy it back. Vice Mayor Eck asked if this is on the map for abandonment.He asked if any of the easements for this property will be needed in the future. Assistant Planner Todd Kennedy stated the easements on the north and west sides are recommended for abandonment. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL FEBRUARY 20, 2007 PAGE 11 OF 22 Vice Mayor Eck commented the landowner should be made aware of that.He thinks they would definitely consider it if they were given the opportunity.The follow-up process to this one would be to look at the federally patented easement.It would give them more usable space.He thinks a lot of people are not aware of them. City Manager George Hoffman asked if they are requiring a dedication of something that the city seeks to abandon shortly. Mayor Coleman stated they are not.The dedication is along Goldfield and along 4th Avenue. The abandonment would be on the north and west sides of the property.There is nothing there now.If they apply to abandon that, they would get more usable space for the lot. Vice Mayor Eck commented it has been determined they will not ever use that easement. People talk about losing the western, rural lifestyle, but this is where they are protecting the community from that, especially everything north of the "Y".They are allowing people to use the abandonments because they do not expect the properties to ever be smaller than that. Mayor Coleman stated they used to get a lot of requests for abandonment and they did not have a plan so they did not know if they would use the road or not in the future.They would turn them down to be on the safe side.Now, several years later, they have a plan to see which ones can be abandoned and which ones should remain.The map gives the council some guidance on what streets realistically could be put through to service the area.He added Vice Mayor Eck pointed out the ones on the west and north are not needed. Councilmember Severs asked if the applicant had been informed that she could do this.He also asked how much it would cost the applicant to abandon an easement. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL FEBRUARY 20, 2007 PAGE 12 OF 22 Assistant' Planner Todd Kennedy stated he does not know as those are done through the public works department.It is a different process from this one. Vice Mayor Eck commented the lots will have the one acre minimum.The north lot has a lawful non -conformity business.He did not recall what that business is. Assistant Planner Todd Kennedy stated it is a prefabricated business that manufactures stone sculptures like garden decorations.It has been in business for a number of years. Councilmember Severs commented in granting this request they are creating an illegal situation because of the R1-43 zoning passed one month ago.The storage shed and secondary structures are larger than allowed and this would be in violation.He knows there is a difference with grandfathering.Anyone who already has larger structures than their home before the ordinance was passed should be grandfathered. Assistant Planner Todd Kennedy stated he brings up a good point.The reason why they are here is the proposed land split.The land split is there because the applicant wishes to sell the south parcel as she does not need it.A little area on 4th Avenue was split off the main parcel many years ago; if it was there it would be 2.5 acres gross and there would be no issue.Since there is no other use for the south parcel, the applicant may as well sell it.The structures were put in place many years ago when this lot was split off. Senior Planner Rudy Esquivias stated the property is nonconforming in 2 ways.It is zoned GR and they cannot create two 1.25 acre lots out of a 2.19 acre property.The planned development zoning is needed to allow Mrs. Hamilton to be able to split the property into two gross REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL FEBRUARY 20, 2007 PAGE 13 OF 22 acre lots basically.The nonconforming issue deals with buildings that predate the city.The shed and the mobile home are nonconforming as they do not comply with setbacks and they are also in the federally patented easement.If they had been constructed correctly, the mobile home would be 60' further south and the detached accessory building would be 43' further south and 10' to 15' further east.They are acknowledging the nonconformity that predates the city and they are helping the applicant to keep the structures until they need to be replaced. The nonconformity is not new; it already exists and the rules have changed in the meantime.The change in the rules does not change what already exists. Councilmember Severs commented it states the things on the west side of the lot may remain as long as there are no changes to their current condition.He asked what that meant. Senior Planner Rudy Esquivias stated the manufactured home and shed cannot be added to or that if they were destroyed by one means or another they could not be replaced in their current location.They would have to be replaced in such a manner that they do conform with setbacks and other requirements. Councilmember Severs commented these lots will both be zoned for horse privileges. He asked if she would be able to put any structures on the lot to house a horse or hay or anything else now that the secondary structures are larger than the home. Senior Planner Rudy Esquivias stated she could apply for a conditional use permit to have more accessory buildings to accommodate horses.He is right in that her accessory buildings are larger than the new accessory building regulations will allow. Vice Mayor Eck commented he is optimistic that there may be something done in the future to make it legal.He asked if there is a water line going through REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL FEBRUARY 20, 2007 PAGE 14 OF 22 the middle of the property.He was curious as to where the north lot will get its water.He did not think there was water along Goldfield. Assistant Planner Todd Kennedy stated it is not a water line.It is a utility line circuit moving through the property.That symbol represents utility lines and poles. Vice Mayor Eck commented it is something they can deal with as far as locating them for the structure on the south side.He did not know there was water on Goldfield; he does not know where they are getting their water from now.He asked where they are getting their water from. Assistant Planner Todd Kennedy stated he does not know. Vice Mayor Eck stated he would ask the applicant.He thinks this is a great lot to create.He drove the area earlier and he saw the mountains at 5:30 on evening and it is gorgeous.There is nothing across Goldfield; it has a gorgeous view.He thinks it will be a golden opportunity for someone to have a beautiful home. Mayor Coleman requested the applicant address the council. Mrs. Margaret Hamilton thanked Todd Kennedy and Rudy for being so diligent on the project.She has agreed to all the stipulations and she knows about the easement. Vice Mayor Eck asked where she receives her water from. Mrs. Margaret Hamilton stated there is a water meter on Goldfield.She showed him where the meter is on the map.She is talking to the water company about REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL FEBRUARY 20, 2007 PAGE 15 OF 22 moving the water meter around the corner and placing it in front of some other properties. Vice Mayor Eck asked if there is a water main on Goldfield. Mrs. Margaret Hamilton stated there is not.Another house nearby has a water tank.She wants to move the water meter around the corner to service both lots. Vice Mayor Eck commented he thought they stopped at 4th Avenue. Mrs. Margaret Hamilton showed him on the map where the water line stops; it is right at the edge of her property. Mayor Coleman opened the public hearing on the item. Mr. Chip Wilson, 128 S. Starr, addressed the council.He commented the horse people do not have an objection to this.It is different from what was proposed by the rodeo grounds, where the lots were down to about a third of an acre.These are still over an acre. Mayor Coleman stated his point on the other property was there was 20 acres with 18 homes.The reason some of them were less than an acre was that they were going to have common ground with a horse trail and they would have left the natural lie of the washes.Those will now be blocked lots. Mr. Chip Wilson stated the problem was with the properties that were left because of the 40' easement on one side and the 10' easement on the other side. Mayor Coleman stated they are now 25' easements on both sides.He closed the public hearing REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL FEBRUARY 20, 2007 PAGE 16 OF 22 with no one else wishing to speak and reopened the item to council discussion. Vice Mayor Eck commented he read the paper and he did not realize the mayor said all those things that night.He understood what the mayor was talking about, but the paper made it sound like he was pretty objectionable. Mayor Coleman stated he does not get to pick what the paper prints. Vice Mayor Eck commented he thinks this is a good project. Mayor Coleman closed the discussion with no further comments and called for a motion. Councilmember Waldron MOVED THAT ORDINANCE NO. 1289 BE READ BY TITLE ONLY AND THE READING OF THE ENTIRE ORDINANCE BE WAIVED. Councilmember Dietz SECONDED THE MOTION. VOTE:Unanimous. The motion carried. City Clerk Kathleen Connelly read the ordinance by title only. Councilmember Waldron MOVED THAT ORDINANCE NO. 1289, AS READ BY THE CITY CLERK, BE APPROVED AND ADOPTED. Councilmember Dietz SECONDED THE MOTION. VOTE:Unanimous. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL FEBRUARY 20, 2007 PAGE 17 OF 22 The motion carried. OLD BUSINESS LIBRARY EXPANSION PROJECT DISCUSSION OF GUARANTEED MAXIMUM PRICE )Library Director Pam Loui briefed the council on the item.She stated the project management team from PinnacleOne and architectural team from Richard -Bauer Architects have been working with staff since the latter part of 2004 to design a building that will be another point of pride for the city.Core Construction joined the team in the summer of 2006.A beautiful design for the building and cutting technology will bring 21st century functionality which will allow outstanding new services for the community.She introduced team members Spencer Paden, Kelly Bauer, Mery Giles, Todd Stephens, Ray del Zotto and Steve Dixon. Mr. Ray del Zotto, PinnacleOne, stated Core is nearly complete with their preconstruction services.Currently, Core has proposed a guaranteed maximum price for the construction of the work which is within our overall project budget.He recommended approval of their construction contract to be presented at the March 6 meeting in the amount of $4,250,000.They will be bringing forward other contracts, such as for special systems that include data, video and security applications and contracts for fixtures and furniture.The construction documents are complete and they are in the process of getting building permits.They forecast opening in December 2008. Vice Mayor Eck commented he wished they had had the foresight to do the library back when the senior center moved out.With the price of materials today, tomorrow is too late.He wished they had done it with the original capital facilities plan.He has learned a lesson on doing them because of the price inflation. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL FEBRUARY 20, 2007 PAGE 18 OF 22 Mayor Coleman closed the discussion with no further comments and moved on to the next item. NEW BUSINESS None. COUNCIL DIRECTION TO STAFF FISCAL YEAR 2007 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT STATE SPECIAL PROJECTS (SSP) )CDBG Administrative Assistant Melinda Larson briefed the council on the item.She stated staff was directed to pursue the street light project in low to moderate income, high crime areas for this grant application.The city must include two resolutions as part of the application process, one to authorize the submission of the application and the other is the city's commitment to leveraged funds.Staff has included an additional 13 metal poles and streetlights from the previous submittal.These poles and lights will be installed along the south side of Broadway between Delaware and Meridian.The addition requires a city match.This is a competitive grant and the city receives a higher score for matched funding.Staff requests direction to prepare the resolutions. Councilmember Insalaco commented he really hopes they think this warrants the grant. It is scary to him.It might not seem that it is needed, but it is. CDBG Administrative Assistant Melinda Larson stated this project was viewed by the department of housing as showing a real significant need. Mayor Coleman asked if the city match is coming out of the public works budget. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL FEBRUARY 20, 2007 PAGE 19 OF 22 City Manager George Hoffman stated they will find the appropriate fund. Mayor Coleman asked if she was seeking direction for the preparation of the two resolutions to be brought back to council. CDBG Administrative Assistant Melinda Larson stated that is correct.If the council matches the funding, it will be for $116,966.They can do what is described in phases I and II. Councilmember Dietz commented doing the city match gives them a better chance of securing the funds. CDBG Administrative Assistant Melinda Larson stated they look very closely at what the city is going to put up for the project as well. Mayor Coleman closed the discussion and called for a motion. Councilmember Waldron MOVED THAT THE FOLLOWING DIRECTION BE GIVEN TO STAFF REGARDING FISCAL YEAR 2007 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT STATE SPECIAL PROJECTS (SSP):THAT STAFF PREPARE THE NECESSARY RESOLUTIONS FOR PHASE I AND PHASE II OF THE CDBG SSP FY 2007 APPLICATION. Councilmember Dietz SECONDED THE MOTION. VOTE:Unanimous. The motion carried. ANNOUNCEMENT OF CURRENT EVENTS (reopened) REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL FEBRUARY 20, 2007 PAGE 20 OF 22 Vice Mayor Eck requested they reopen Announcement of Current Events to ask what kind of feedback they are getting on the Ironwood off ramp. City Attorney Joel Stern stated they cannot engage staff on that item.They can only announce something. Vice Mayor Eck commented he thinks the gila monsters came out very nice. 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, MARCH 5, 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, MARCH 6, 2007, IN THE CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE ROOM. THE MOTION. VOTE:Unanimous. The motion carried. ADJOURNMENT Councilmember Severs SECONDED )Mayor Coleman adjourned the meeting at 8:28 p.m. Consent Agenda Items are as follows: 1. Acceptance of Agenda. 2. Acceptance of Minutes of Special Meeting of January 30, 2007. 3. Acceptance of Minutes of Regular Meeting of February 6, 2007. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL FEBRUARY 20, 2007 PAGE 21 OF 22 ACCEPTED THIS 6TH DAY OF MARCH, 2007, BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA. SIGNED AND ATTESTED TO THIS 6TH DAY OF MARCH, 2007. ATTEST: KATHLEEN CONNELLY City Clerk DOUGLAS UOLEMAN 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 February, 2007.I further certify that the meeting was duly called and held and that a quorum was present. Dated this 27th day of February, 2007. KATHLEEN CONNELLY City Clerk REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL FEBRUARY 20, 2007 PAGE 22 OF 22