HomeMy WebLinkAbout2006-07-18 City Council Regular MinutesCITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
JULY 18, 2006
The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of
Apache Junction, Arizona, was held on July 18, 2006, at the
Apache Junction City Council Chambers pursuant to the notice
required by law.
CALL TO ORDER
Vice Mayor Eck called the meeting to order at 7:04 p.m.
INVOCATION
Councilmember Sippel gave the Invocation.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilmember Dietz led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL
Councilmembers Present:Vice Mayor Eck
Councilmember Dietz
Councilmember Insalaco
Councilmember Severs
Councilmember Sippel
Councilmember Waldron
Staff Present:
(Mayor Coleman 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
Library Director Pam Loui
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Others Present:
Finance Director Keith Lewis
Public Works Director Doug Dobson
Business Advocate Amy Malloy
Asst. to the City Manager Janine Solley
CDBG Admin. Assistant Melinda Larson
Senior Planner Rudy Esquivias
Public Works Manager Shane Kiesow
Rec. Superintendent Liz Langenbach
ACCEPTANCE OF CONSENT AGENDA
)Councilmember Dietz MOVED
THAT THE CONSENT AGENDA BE ACCEPTED AS PRESENTED, AND
THAT THE INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF APACHE
JUNCTION AND THE OFFICE OF MANUFACTURED HOUSING WITHIN THE STATE
OF ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF BUILDING AND FIRE SAFETY TO ENFORCE
MANUFACTURED HOME, FACTORY -BUILT BUILDING AND MOBILE HOME
INSTALLATION STANDARDS BE APPROVED; AND THAT THE MAYOR BE
AUTHORIZED TO SIGN THE AGREEMENT; AND
THAT THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE 2002 INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION AND THE APACHE JUNCTION
UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT REGARDING THE PURCHASE AND MAINTENANCE
OF TRAFFIC CALMING DEVICES FOR SCHOOL ZONES IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO
EXCEED $20,905 BE APPROVED; AND THAT AUTHORIZATION BE GIVEN FOR
THE MAYOR TO SIGN THE AMENDMENT; AND
THAT APPROVAL BE GIVEN FOR THE EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENTS,
RETROACTIVE TO JULY 1, 2006, FOR THE CITY MANAGER AND CITY
ATTORNEY TO CONTINUE THROUGH JUNE 30, 2007, AND THE CITY
MAGISTRATE TO CONTINUE THROUGH JUNE 30, 2008; AND THAT
AUTHORIZATION BE GIVEN FOR THE MAYOR TO SIGN THE AGREEMENTS; AND
THAT THE SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF APACHE
JUNCTION AND BRECKENRIDGE,ET AL. TO REIMBURSE THE CITY
$72,818.63 FOR VARIOUS ARCHITECTURAL AND ENGINEERING
DEFICIENCIES WHICH WERE SUBSTANTIALLY CORRECTED AT CITY EXPENSE
FOR THE MULTIGENERATIONAL CENTER BE APPROVED; AND
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THAT RECEIPT OF THE ANNUAL REPORT OF THE APACHE JUNCTION PUBLIC
LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2005-2006 BE
ACKNOWLEDGED; AND
THAT THE AWARD OF BID FOR PW 2006-05, PAVING MATERIALS, BE
AWARDED TO MESA MATERIALS, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $78.10 PER TON
FOR 9.5 MM,5.6% AC SUPERPAVE, $77.10 PER TON FOR 12.5 MM, 5.1%
AC SUPERPAVE, $76.03 PER TON FOR 19 MM, 4.8% AC SUPERPAVE,
$76.03 PER TON FOR 19 MM, 5.0% AC SUPERPAVE, $92.54 PER TON FOR
COLD MIX, AND $80 PER HOUR STANDBY TIME FOR DELIVERY TRUCKS AT
JOB SITE AFTER 20 MINUTES, BE APPROVED; AND
THAT APPROVAL BE GIVEN TO REJECT ALL BIDS FOR PW 2006-04, TIRES,
AND PROCEED WITH RE -BID OF THIS ITEM; AND
THAT THE AWARD OF BID FOR PW 2006-03, FUEL, BE AWARDED TO
SUPREME OIL COMPANY IN THE AMOUNT OF $2.4131 PER GALLON FOR
DIESEL AND $2.5593 PER GALLON FOR UNLEADED; AND
THAT APPROVAL BE GIVEN FOR THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF APACHE
JUNCTION AND MESA SENIOR SERVICES FOR ADMINISTRATION OF THE
TRIAD PROGRAM, ADDING A NEIGHBORHOOD ASSISTANCE PROGRAM FOR THE
ELDERLY AND DISABLED AT AN ANNUAL COST OF $20,473, BRINGING THE
TOTAL FOR ALL SERVICES TO $30,473 ANNUALLY; AND THAT
AUTHORIZATION BE GIVEN FOR THE MAYOR TO SIGN THE AMENDMENT; AND
THAT RESOLUTION NO. 06-30, A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA, ESTABLISHING A
SALARY EQUIVALENT FOR PURPOSE OF COMPUTING WORKERS COMPENSATION
INSURANCE PREMIUM AND COMPENSATION BENEFITS FOR POLICE
DEPARTMENT VOLUNTEERS, BE APPROVED.
Councilmember Insalaco
SECONDED THE MOTION.
VOTE:Unanimous.
The motion carried.
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AWARDS, PRESENTATIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS
City Manager George Hoffman gave a short presentation honoring
Public Works Director Doug Dobson for 25 years of service to the
city and community.He was presented with a shadow box
containing miniatures of some of the things special in his life
and a certificate for 40 hours of vacation.
CALL TO THE PUBLIC
Mrs. Sandie Smith, Pinal County Supervisor, 575 N. Idaho, Apache
Junction, addressed the council to provide an anecdote she had
with Public Works Director Doug Dobson regarding putting
Christmas lights up in the median one year.She then introduced
Rudy Georgini who is running for Division 3 Superior Court
Judge.She added it is a pleasure to work with them and their
staff.
Mr. Rudy Georgini, 1567 N. Casa Bella Court, Casa Grande,
addressed the council.He advised he is a Pinal County Superior
Court Judge Pro Tern and briefed the audience on his
qualifications for the elected position.
Mr. Scott Taylor, 657 E. Linda, Apache Junction, addressed the
council regarding an art festival planned with the Main Street
organization.He owns DSD Creative, a creative arts firm here
on Superstition Boulevard in Apache Junction.He asked for the
city's support for an art festival that he is promoting with the
Main Street organization.The show is tentatively called the
AGR Show of the East Valley.They are working with parks and
recreation to set up the show, and have spoken to the city
attorney and city staff to go through the proper channels to get
everything licensed.It is more than an art show.It will be
on the grounds here to showcase the city's wonderful
architecture and tout the awards that have been won for the
buildings.It will feature up to 100 artists as well as
performing artists on stage and a food court.It is an art
festival they are trying to get a large amount of people to.
They want to make this a destination, similar to Mill Avenue in
Tempe.They will showcase local artists in the area as well as
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national artists and performers, along with the city.They hope
to establish a semi-annual cultural affair on the city grounds
that can grow with the city as a destination event to draw large
volumes of attendees.It will be exhibiting top quality art
work.All vendors will be required to have the pertinent state
and city licensing.The city will gain tax revenue as well as
promotional exposure.They will advertise the show in the mass
media.They have a team of three from the local area that are
putting this together.He is asking for their support; their
final plans will be submitted early next week and they will have
it on one of their work session agendas.It is not a little art
show; they want to establish something in the community,
especially in the northern part of the city, so they can have
something established before the southern part of the city
grows.
ANNOUNCEMENT OF CURRENT EVENTS
Councilmember Sippel commented the Fourth of July show was again
spectacular.It was another good job by parks and recreation.
Vice Mayor Eck commented he did not want to go as he was not
feeling well and did not want to deal with the traffic.He
understands this year's traffic was probably the best ever.He
was able to see the fireworks from his house.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
City Manager George Hoffman commented the Pinal County Board of
Supervisors have put out a document entitled "Explaining the
Pandemic Influenza".It sets forth in straightforward, clear
language questions and answers about the flu, including what it
is, the symptoms, how it gets spread, what a pandemic is, recent
pandemics, and the bird flu issue.It gives a business pandemic
influence planning checklist, a family emergency health
information sheet, a flu planning checklist for individuals and
families, and an emergency contacts form.It is a practical,
productive document that everyone ought to read.They will be
available at the library, public safety, animal control,
multigen center, water district, public works and development
services.There will be a link to the federal website on our
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city website.The city is joining the county and state in
planning for this event..
PUBLIC HEARINGS
APPLICATION FOR INTERIM PERMIT,
PERSON TRANSFER, LIMITED LIABILITY
CO. SERIES 9 LIQUOR LICENSE FOR CVS
PHARMACY #9315/APPLICATION FOR
INTERIM PERMIT, PERSON TRANSFER,
LIMITED LIABILITY CO. SERIES 9
LIQUOR LICENSE FOR CVS PHARMACY
#9293
)City Clerk Kathleen
Connelly briefed the council on the items.She stated these
applications are on their agenda tonight because Osco was
purchased by CVS Pharmacy.Under state law, the new applicant
has to come before the council to get the license approved.
There have been no objections to re -approving the licenses.A
representative of CVS has been invited to attend the meeting
should there be any questions.
Vice Mayor Eck requested the
applicant address the council.
Ms. Jennifer Whitman, law
firm of Whitney, Anderson and Morris, addressed the council
representing CVS Pharmacy.She advised she was there for any
questions and she had nothing to add.There were no questions.
Vice Mayor Eck opened the
public hearing on the items.There being no one wishing to
speak, he closed the public hearing and called for a motion on
both items.
Councilmember Severs MOVED
THAT THE APPLICATION FOR AN INTERIM PERMIT, PERSON TRANSFER,
LIMITED LIABILITY CO., SERIES 9 LIQUOR LICENSE SUBMITTED BY
JASON BARCLAY MORRIS FOR CVS PHARMACY #9315 BE RECOMMENDED FOR
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APPROVAL TO THE ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF LIQUOR LICENSES AND
CONTROL.
Councilmember Dietz SECONDED
THE MOTION.
VOTE:Unanimous.
The motion carried.
Councilmember Waldron MOVED
THAT THE APPLICATION FOR AN INTERIM PERMIT, PERSON TRANSFER,
LIMITED LIABILITY CO., SERIES 9 LIQUOR LICENSE SUBMITTED BY
JASON BARCLAY MORRIS FOR CVS PHARMACY #9293 BE RECOMMENDED FOR
APPROVAL TO THE ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF LIQUOR LICENSES AND
CONTROL.
Councilmember Dietz SECONDED THE
MOTION.
VOTE:Unanimous.
The motion carried.
Vice Mayor Eck commented he
adores CVS Pharmacy and he is glad to see them coming to the
community.
APPLICATION FOR INTERIM PERMIT,
PERSON TRANSFER, CORPORATION,
SERIES 7 LIQUOR LICENSE FOR GOLDEN
WEST FAMILY RESTAURANT/APPLICATION
FOR INTERIM PERMIT, NEW LICENSE,
CORPORATION, SERIES 12 LIQUOR
LICENSE FOR GOLDEN WEST FAMILY
RESTAURANT
)City Clerk Kathleen
Connelly briefed the council on the items.She stated these
licenses are both in the same location and they have two forms
of liquor service there.There are no objections to a
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recommendation for approval.The applicant has been asked to be
present tonight in the event of questions.
Vice Mayor Eck asked what the
Series 12 license is.
City Clerk Kathleen Connelly
stated one is for beer and wine and the other is for liquor.
Vice Mayor Eck requested the
applicant address the council.
Ms. Laura Mendoza, 1408 W.
Apache Trail, addressed the council.She stated they are happy
to be here.
Vice Mayor Eck opened the
public hearing on the items.There being no one wishing to
speak, he closed the public hearing and called for a motion.
Councilmember Insalaco MOVED
THAT THE APPLICATION FOR AN INTERIM PERMIT, PERSON TRANSFER,
CORPORATION, SERIES 7 LIQUOR LICENSE SUBMITTED BY HORACIO M.
MENDOZA FOR GOLDEN WEST RESTAURANT BE RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL
TO THE ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF LIQUOR LICENSES AND CONTROL.
Councilmember Waldron
SECONDED THE MOTION.
VOTE:Unanimous.
The motion carried.
Councilmember Waldron MOVED
THAT THE APPLICATION FOR AN INTERIM PERMIT, NEW LICENSE,
CORPORATION, SERIES 12 LIQUOR LICENSE SUBMITTED BY HORACIO M.
MENDOZA BE RECOMMNEDED FOR APPROVAL TO THE ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF
LIQUOR LICENSES AND CONTROL.
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Councilmember Dietz SECONDED
THE MOTION.
VOTE:Unanimous.
The motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 06-33, CASE SD -1-05,
PRELIMINARY PLAT REQUEST FOR TERRA
MORADO SUBDIVISION BY WAYNE BARKER )
)Senior Planner Rudy
Esquivias briefed the council on the item.He stated he had
some updated site plans for them this evening based on comments
that were made at the last work session.This is a plus or
minus 5 acre property located at the southeast corner of San
Marcos and Broadway.The property recently went through a
rezoning changing it from C-3/PD, a commercial zoning, to CR-
3/PD, conventional single family homes by planned development.
The applicants are planning a 16 -lot subdivision.All of the
lots are very near 7,000 sq.ft. in size; there are only 2 lots
that fall under 7,000 sq.ft.He showed an overhead of the
original concept plan in the rezoning proposal.The revised
subdivision maps they received this evening.They reflect the
conceptual plan very closely.One of the councilmembers asked
about the placement of street lights at the work session.The
development services engineer has advised that street lights are
only required every 180 to 200 sq.ft.He provided Mr. Allen,
the applicant's engineer, with a red line diagram showing where
the street lights needed to be placed.The drawing he handed
out this evening shows their required location on Broadway, San
Marcos and interior to the development.The development will
contain dedicated public streets built to city standard.They
will do improvements along Broadway, San Marcos and in the
interior.The planning and zoning commission recommends
approval.
Councilmember Dietz asked if
they would have their own street light district and will they
give the residents the option of doing equal shares rather than
doing it on assessed valuation of the property.
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Senior Planner Rudy Esquivias
stated he believed the developer was responsible for street
lights.He believes there is a fee that is paid to Salt River
Project and then the light is done at the time of the other
public improvements.
Councilmember Dietz commented
there are two different ways to go with a street light district.
It can be assessed on your property taxes based on the valuation
or you can have it divided equally within the amount of houses
so that everyone is paying an equal share, instead of someone
paying for a $280,000 valuation while someone else pays for
$150,000 valuation.He asked if it is something that the city
does when they create the lighting district.
Senior Planner Rudy Esquivias
commented he thought the city was not doing lighting districts
any more.He state they will look into those details when they
do the final plat.
Councilmember Dietz asked if
the city would be paying for the electricity for 9 street
lights.
Senior Planner Rudy Esquivias
stated he would have to find out about that.He would bring the
information back to them at the time of final plat improvements.
That is normally when those types of details are addressed.
Councilmember Dietz commented
that if it is going to be a lighting district, he would rather
see it divided equally among the 16 lots.It is a much more
fair approach than with property valuation.
Vice Mayor Eck commented he
would like to know if the city does pay on them because he does
not think it does.The homeowners are responsible for the
lighting.
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Assistant City Manager Bryant
Powell stated it is set up that the homeowners pay for the
electricity.
Vice Mayor Eck commented that
the question is how it will be determined.
Assistant City Manager Bryant
Powell stated that is correct.They need to determine the
format.
Councilmember Dietz
reiterated that it should be done equally as that is the most
fair way to do it.That is the reason they had it changed.
Vice Mayor Eck commented he
has looked at both plats and he cannot see any changes.
Senior Planner Rudy Esquivias
stated other than the addition of the street lights, he does not
believe there are any other changes.There were a couple of
notes on adjacent zoning districts which have also been
corrected.
Vice Mayor Eck asked if that
is a fire hydrant down on the south side.
Senior Planner Rudy Esquivias
stated it is and there should be a couple of others as well.
Vice Mayor Eck commented he
is sure it is appropriate.
Senior Planner Rudy Esquivias
stated it has been reviewed by fire and engineering and it will
get into more detailed reviews for drainage and improvements
during the final plat review.
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Vice Mayor Eck commented he
is sure it is appropriate but the last time they discussed this
it was not.He asked if it is now.
Senior Planner Rudy Esquivias
stated it is.
Vice Mayor Eck requested the
applicant address the council.
Mr. Wayne Barker, 6275 E.
22nd Avenue, Apache Junction, addressed the council.He
commented Rudy did a fabulous job explaining everything to them.
Anything that comes up now will be addressed on the final plat.
Vice Mayor Eck commented it
looks like a real good project and sometimes they ask what seem
like tedious questions.It is just all in the process.
Mr. Wayne Barker stated the
lighting district is new to him.He will go over that with Rudy
and Sam.
Vice Mayor Eck commented he
could find out the information on that.He believes that what
they have is minimal.It looks like a nice project.He 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 Sippel MOVED
THAT RESOLUTION NO. 06-33, A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA, APPROVING A
PRELIMINARY SUBDIVISION PLAT FOR THE "TERRA MORADO" SUBDIVISION,
IN CASE SD -1-06, BY WAYNE BARKER, BE APPROVED.
Councilmember Dietz SECONDED
THE MOTION.
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VOTE:Unanimous.
The motion carried.
ORDINANCE NO. 1272, CASE PZ-5-06,
REZONING REQUEST FROM CR-5/PD BY
CINCO VIEJOS, LLC, REPRESENTED BY
JAN MITELSTAEDT
1 Senior Planner Rudy
Esquivias briefed the council on the item.He stated he had
some additional attachments this evening.It is a slightly
revised ordinance; the draft ordinance is in their packets.The
only substantive change, which is minor, is to condition number
seven which previously stated there was a bar in the
neighborhood.It now specifically states that the bar is
located at 945 E. Scenic Street.That is the only change.This
is a development proposal for a 2.5 acre property located at the
northeast corner of Scenic and Royal Palm.It has been zoned
CR-5 for a number of years.It was developed for a long time
with a neighborhood nuisance.It was a building that had
basically deteriorated a long time ago.It was an old army
barracks at one time.He described the surrounding zoning.The
property owners have demolished the buildings and cleaned up the
corner.They are proposing to maintain their base zoning
district of CR-5, which normally allows apartments at a density
of one dwelling unit for every 2,000 sq.ft. of lot area, which
would allow approximately 47 apartments under the zoning
outright.Instead the applicants are proposing a townhome
development of 25 units.They are two story units.Concept
elevations were included with the drawings.The basic layout
will have considerable landscape buffers all around the
property.There will be a central area for resident amenities,
including a swimming pool and picnic areas.The surrounding
landscaping will be xeriscape landscaping.The zoning ordinance
does not contain a good chapter in it to address townhomes and
condominiums, therefore staff requested the applicant to go
through the planned development process.In all other respects
they are in compliance with the CR-S zoning.There will be 8'
buffer walls along the north and east property lines to provide
buffering from the single family uses.They will be responsible
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for developing their portions of the streets, including their
part of Scenic, Royal Palm and the internal streets and
driveways.Two comments were made at the work session two weeks
ago.It was suggested an additional dumpster be provided in
another location and the applicant is agreeable.It will be
processed in the final plat.The city manager advised of some
discrepancy in their narrative with a dwelling unit described as
being 1,100 sq.ft. yet in another area it states 1,300 sq.ft.
The applicant has advised the living unit is about 1,200 sq.ft.
with an additional patio area on the first floor which adds
about an additional 200 sq.ft. to the unit.They are two story
units with zero lot lines and a lot of common area for the
residents.The planning and zoning commission has recommended
approval of the rezoning and is in favor of the preliminary plat
and the suggested conditions of approval which are some of the
boilerplate conditions.Condition number three may need to be
modified as it states future townhomes shall be no smaller than
1,300 sq.ft.; they are closer to 1,200 sq.ft.The property
owners shall disclose prior to any sale that there is a bar
located at 945 E. Scenic and that there are neighboring horse
properties.Neighbors wanted this disclosure so there would be
no confusion over some of the existing uses.
Councilmember Waldron
commented he wanted to make is clear in his mind that the patio
would not be considered livable if they change the future square
footage to 1,200 sq.ft. in condition number three.
Senior Planner Rudy Esquivias
stated that is correct.
Councilmember Severs asked if
they would have balconies on the second floor or if the dotted
sections on the floor plans were just windows.
Senior Planner Rudy Esquivias
stated he believed they are just part of the window structure.
It is not something one could step out onto.
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Councilmember Dietz commented
it is a beautiful concept.He thinks it will be great compared
to what was there.
Vice Mayor Eck commented he
liked condition number seven being added in as far as disclosing
that information to prospective buyers so they are aware of what
is in the area, especially the horse properties, as that is the
biggest area of livestock property the city has.It is a great
project and it is nice that they are aware of it.It is a great
idea.He thinks 1,200 sq.ft. of livable in a condominium is a
good size.He is sure there is probably something in Ordinance
No. 940 that will protect the dumpster from view.
Senior Planner Rudy Esquivias
stated the landscaping and screening codes do require masonry
walls to screen dumpsters.
Councilmember Insalaco asked
if the patio faces to the interior or does it face the streets.
Senior Planner Rudy Esquivias
stated the patios face the streets according to the site plan.
Vice Mayor Eck requested the
applicant address the council.
Mr. Tim Hughes, 37201 N. Lazy
Brew, Carefree, one of the owners, addressed the council.He
stated he had nothing to add and was there to answer any
questions.
Councilmember Waldron
commented it is a great project in this area.It takes courage
to build this type of project up here and he appreciates it.
Mr. Tim Hughes stated he
thinks it will be a nice addition.
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Councilmember Waldron
commented he thinks it will be the start of a lot of good things
up there.
Mr. Tim Hughes agreed.
Councilmember Severs
commented he loved the design and thinks it is great.He asked
if they had considered making the upstairs windows into
balconies.
Mr. Tim Hughes stated they
had talked about it but Jan Mitelstaedt thought it would be
better for them not to do that at this point.They will be
deeply recessed to offer shade if they are exposed to the west
side.They will try to arrange them so that there are views.
He added these are individually -owned lots.It is not a
condominium; they will be owned.
Councilmember Sippel asked if
the owner of the house will own the land underneath it.
Mr. Tim Hughes stated that is
correct.
Councilmember Sippel
commented that is a good concept.
Vice Mayor Eck commented it
is a very nice project and he thinks the people will definitely
enjoy the view.He 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 Waldron MOVED
THAT ORDINANCE NO. 1272 BE READ BY TITLE ONLY AND THE READING OF
THE ENTIRE ORDINANCE BE WAIVED.
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Councilmember Insalaco
SECONDED THE MOTION.
VOTE:Unanimous.
The motion carried.
City Clerk Kathleen Connelly
read the ordinance by title only.
Councilmember Waldron MOVED
THAT ORDINANCE NO. 1272, AS READ BY THE CITY CLERK, BE APPROVED
AND ADOPTED WITH THE FOLLOWING AMENDMENTS:THAT THE CONDITION
FOR APPROVAL NUMBER THREE, THE 1,300 SQUARE FEET BE STRICKEN AND
CHANGED TO 1,200 SQUARE FEET LIVABLE.
Councilmember Sippel SECONDED
THE MOTION.
VOTE:Unanimous.
The motion carried.
Vice Mayor Eck called for a
ten minute break.
Vice Mayor Eck reconvened the
meeting.
OLD BUSINESS
None.
NEW BUSINESS
RESOLUTION NO. 06-29, AUTHORIZING
INTERGOVERMENTAL AGREEMENT WITH
PINAL COUNTY CONCERNING SHARED
COSTS FOR RECONSTRUCTION AND
REDESIGN OF 2.2 MILES OF IRONWOOD
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DRIVE FROM U.S.60 TO ELLIOTT ROAD )
)City Manager George
Hoffman briefed the council on the item.This is for the
development of 2.2 miles of Ironwood within the city limits.
The cost to the city would be $534,285.70 annually for 20 years
with payments commencing in January 2015.The improvements
include a 4 -lane parkway with median, curb, gutter, sidewalk,
street lights, drainage facilities and a traffic signal at 36th
Avenue and Ironwood and other related improvements.This item
was presented to the council several weeks ago and he feels the
county has worked very hard to make it possible for the city to
do this.The city in turn is being a good partner in the
development of a regional transportation corridor.He hopes the
public will view this as an outstanding example of
intergovernmental coordination and cooperation.Pinal County
Supervisor Sandie Smith and Pinal County Manager Terry Doolittle
are in attendance if there are any questions.
The council consensus was
they were glad it was finally happening.
Vice Mayor Eck commented he
appreciates everyone's efforts on the issue.It has been a lot
of work but it is a great project.He closed the discussion
with no further comments and called for a motion.
Councilmember Dietz MOVED
THAT RESOLUTION NO. 06-29, A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, AUTHORIZING THE CITY TO
ENTER INTO AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT WITH PINAL COUNTY
CONCERNING SHARED COSTS FOR THE RECONSTRUCTION AND PRE -DESIGN OF
IRONWOOD DRIVE WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS OF APACHE JUNCTION BE
APPROVED.
Councilmember Severs SECONDED
THE MOTION.
VOTE:Unanimous.
The motion carried.
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INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT WITH
PINAL COUNTY CONCERNING SHARED
COSTS FOR THE RECONSTRUCTION AND
REDESIGN OF IRONWOOD DRIVE WITHIN
THE CITY LIMITS
)City Manager George
Hoffman stated this is the intergovernmental agreement that
allows them to implement the reconstruction of Ironwood.
Councilmember Sippel asked if
the amount would ever increase._ He wanted to make sure it is
set in stone and there would be no 10% contingency.
City Manager George Hoffman
stated that is correct.
Vice Mayor Eck commented he
feels they will be able to look back years from now and feel
they did a pretty good deal.He then closed the discussion with
no further comments and called for a motion.
Councilmember Severs MOVED
THAT APPROVAL BE GIVEN FOR THE INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION AND PINAL COUNTY FOR SHARED
COSTS FOR THE RECONSTRUCTION AND REDESIGN OF IRONWOOD DRIVE
WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS OF APACHE JUNCTION IN THE AMOUNT OF
$534,285.70 ANNUALLY FOR TWENTY YEARS, SUCH PAYMENT COMMENCING
ON JANUARY 1, 2015, IMPROVEMENTS INCLUDE A FOUR LANE PARKWAY
WITH A MEDIAN, CURBS, GUTTERS, SIDEWALKS, STREET LIGHTS,
DRAINAGE FACILITIES, A TRAFFIC SIGNAL AT 36TH AVENUE AND
IRONWOOD DRIVE, AND OTHER RELATED IMPROVEMENTS; AND THAT
AUTHORIZATION BE GIVEN FOR THE MAYOR TO SIGN THE AGREEMENT.
Councilmember Dietz SECONDED
THE MOTION.
VOTE:Unanimous.
The motion carried.
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COUNCIL DIRECTION TO STAFF
REVISION OF THE PERSONNEL RULES
)Human Resources Director
Liz Riley briefed the council on the item.
Councilmember Severs
commented she had mentioned last night that relatives could work
in the same department.He asked if they could work in other
departments.
Human Resources Director Liz
Riley asked if meant where one person would work in human
resources and another in development services.
Councilmember Severs stated
that is correct.
Human Resources Director Liz
Riley stated that is silent.It is not restricted.
Councilmember Severs
commented he thought it was restricted under the current rules.
Human Resources Director Liz
Riley stated it is restricted under the same department, and
that will continue to be so, unless it is a seasonal, part-time,
temporary, intermittent, or limited position.That is the
proposed change.
Vice Mayor Eck closed the
discussion with no further comments and called for a motion.
Councilmember Waldron MOVED
THAT STAFF BE GIVEN THE FOLLOWING DIRECTION REGARDING REVISION
TO THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION PERSONNEL RULES:THAT THEY GO IN
LINE IN ACCORDANCE WITH LIZ'S PRESENTATION LAST NIGHT.
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Councilmember Sippel SECONDED
THE MOTION.
VOTE:Unanimous.
The motion carried.
SELECTION OF MEETING DATES, TIMES, LOCATIONS, AND PURPOSES
Councilmember Dietz announced
that the mayor had cancelled the July 31 and August 1, 2006 work
session and regular meeting.He then MOVED THAT AN EXECUTIVE
SESSION AT 6:00 P.M. AND A WORK SESSION AT 7:00 P.M. BE HELD ON
MONDAY, AUGUST 14, 2006, IN THE CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE ROOM AND
THE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS, RESPECTIVELY; AND
THAT AN EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 6:00 P.M. BE HELD ON TUESDAY,
AUGUST 15, 2006, IN THE CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE ROOM.
Councilmember Sippel SECONDED
THE MOTION.
VOTE:Unanimous.
The motion carried.
ADJOURNMENT
)Vice Mayor Eck adjourned
the meeting at 8:30 p.m.
Consent Agenda Items are as follows:
1. Acceptance of Agenda.
2. Acceptance of Minutes of Special Meeting of June 19, 2006.
3. Acceptance of Minutes of Regular Meeting of June 20, 2006.
4. Consideration of approval of Intergovernmental Agreement
between the City of Apache Junction and Office of Manufactured
Housing within the State of Arizona Department of Building and
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Fire Safety to enforce manufactured home, factory -built
building and mobile home installation standards.
5. Consideration of approval of First Amendment to the 2002
Intergovernmental Agreement between the City of Apache
Junction and the Apache Junction Unified School District
regarding the purchase and maintenance of traffic calming
devices for school zones in an amount not to exceed $16,200.
6. Consideration and action on Employment Agreements for City
Magistrate, City Attorney and City Manager.
7. Settlement agreement with Breckenridge, et al. to reimburse
the City $72,818.63 for various architectural and engineering
deficiencies which were subsequently corrected at City expense
for the Multigenerational Center.
8. Acknowledge receipt of Annual Report of the Apache Junction
Public Library Board of Trustees for 2005-2006 fiscal year.
9. Award of Bid for PW 2006-05, Paving Materials, to Mesa
Materials, Inc.
10.Approval to reject all bids for PW 2006-04, Tires, and
request to re -bid this item.
11.Award of Bid for PW 2006-03, Fuel, to Supreme Oil Company.
12.Consideration of approval of First Amendment to Mesa Senior
Services Agreement for administration of Triad Program, adding
a neighborhood program for the elderly and disabled.The
annual cost of this program is $20,473.The general services
portion is currently $10,000 per year, bringing the total for
all services to $30,473 annually.These services will be
provided through June 30, 2010, subject to annual budget
approval and appropriation by Council.
13.Consideration of approval of proposed Resolution No. 06-30,
establishing a salary equivalent for purpose of computing
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workers compensation for Police Department volunteers should
they become injured on the job.
ACCEPTED THIS 15TH DAY OF AUGUST , 2006, BY
THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,
ARIZONA.
SIGNED AND ATTESTED TO THIS 15TH
2006.
ATTEST:
KATHLEEN CONNELLY
City Clerk
DAY OF AUGUST
DOUGLAS/COLEMAN
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
18th day of July, 2006.I further certify that the meeting was
duly called and held and that a quorum was present.
Dated this 8th day of August, 2006.
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KATHLEEN CONNELLY
City Clerk
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