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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2004-08-17 City Council Regular MinutesCITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 17,2004 The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Apache Junction, Arizona,was held on August 17,2004,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 7:10 p.m. INVOCATION CouncilmemberInsaTaco gave the Invocation. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Councilmember Waldron led the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL CounciTmembers Present:Mayor Coleman Vice Mayor Eck Councilmember Dietz Councilmember Insalaco Councilmember Milkey Council member Sippel Councilmember Waldron Staff Present:City Manager George Hoffman Assistant City Manager Bryant Powell City Clerk Kathleen Connelly City Attorney Joel Stern Interim Public Safety Director Steve Campbell City Engineer Ron Grittman Parks & Recreation Director Jeff Bell Library Director Pam Loui Public Works Director Doug Dobson Development Services Director Rudy Esquivias REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AUGUST 17,2004 PAGE 1 OF 35 Others Present: Assistant to the City Manager Amy Malloy Multi -Media Producer Matt McNulty Associate Planner Steve Abraham Grants Specialist Roger Hacker Economic Development Specialist Ken Simpkins Recreation Superintendent Liz Langenbach Associate Planner Charles Beck Assistant Planner Noel Griemsmann Community Resource Coordinator Janine Solley Secretary Brenda Cherryholmes ACCEPTANCE OF CONSENT AGENDA )Vice Mayor Eck MOVED THAT THE CONSENT AGENDA BE ACCEPTED AS PRESENTED;AND THAT THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN MESA SENIOR SERVICES,INC. AND THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION FOR ENABLING TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM ("ET") FOR FISCAL YEAR 2004-05 IN THE AMOUNT OF $30,000 BE APPROVED,AND THAT THE MAYOR BE AUTHORIZED TO SIGN THE AGREEMENT;AND THAT THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE APACHE JUNCTION CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AND THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT IN FISCAL YEAR 2004-05 IN THE AMOUNT OF $40,000 BE APPROVED,AND THAT THE MAYOR BE AUTHORIZED TO SIGN THE AGREEMENT;AND THAT THE AWARD OF BID FOR PROJECT NO.PW 2004-13,TIRES,BE AWARDED TO JAMES TIRE SALES FOR ITEMS 2,3,4,5,7,9,10,11,12,13,15,17,18,20,22, 23,24,25,26,29,AND 30 FOR A TOTAL OF 222 TIRES IN THE AMOUNT OF $25,146.72,AND TO PURCELL TIRE COMPANY FOR ITEMS 1,6,8,14,16,27,AND 28 FOR A TOTAL OF 39 TIRES IN THE AMOUNT OF $8,276.30,FOR A TOTAL AMOUNT OF $33,423.02;AND THAT THE AWARD OF BID FOR PROJECT NO.PW 2004-14,SAND AND AGGREGATES,BE AWARDED TO RINKER MATERIALS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2004-05 FOR A UNIT PRICE OF $8.25 PER TON;AND THAT THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENTS BETWEEN MS.ROBIN RENNELLS,MR. JOHN UGALDE,AND THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION FOR INTERNAL AFFAIRS INVESTIGATIONS BE EXTENDED IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $9,999.00 FOR EACH REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AUGUST 17,2004 PAGE 2 OF 35 INVESTIGATOR:AND THAT AUTHORIZATION BE GIVEN FOR THE CITY MANAGER TO SIGN THE AGREEMENTS;AND THAT ITEM NO.17 BE MOVED UP IN THE AGENDA,DIRECTLY FOLLOWING THE CONSENT AGENDA. Councilmember Dietz SECONDED THE MOTION. VOTE:Unanimous. The motion carried. PUBLIC HEARINGS RESOLUTION NO.04-18,CASE SD -6-03,FINAL SUBDIVISION PLAT AMENDMENT REQUEST BY CLYDE BARNEY OF RSC ENTERPRISES FOR APPROVAL TO REINSTATE 9 LOTS FOR DEVELOPMENT OF SINGLE FAMILY HOMES AND REINSTATE THE RESIDENT AGE RESTRICTION IN PHASE III OF MERIDIAN MANOR SUBDIVISION ) )Associate Planner Steve Abraham briefed the council on the item.He commented there are many issues surrounding the request:some do not pertain too much to the final plat amendment request itself.Staff took the information and tried to draw back from the issues and look at i t from an analytical standpoint,resulting in a dry and basic analysis of the request.The subdivision is located in the northeast corner area of Meridian and Southern.In 2002 council approved an amendment to the final plat which subtracted 9 lots from the original plat;8 were to be used as community open space as a result of the "divorce"of Phase III from two other sections and the removal of the age restriction.This was to be an all age subdivision.The other lot was deleted for an additional driveway onto Delaware.The applicant wants to put this back to its pre- amended state.The homeowners association wishes the one lot creating a second driveway remain,but •the 8 lots could be brought back to lots.The additional access point will reduce traffic impacts.The subdivision currently has two access points;one onto Meridian and one onto Delaware.By design,the closest exit for most of the residents is Delaware.The homeowners association noted in a leiter that the new phase will have construction traffic which will have its own access off of Delaware,which REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AUGUST 17,2004 PAGE 3 OF 35 would ease the impact associated with that.Staff noted that an efficient design would lean towards multiple ingress/egress points to ease pedestrian and auto travel.It would also prevent lots that are buried or located deep inside subdivisions requiring a second driveway.It only partially addresses this issue,but staff feels it will help nonetheless.However,in anticipation of a favorable decision by the city council and not advised by staff to do so,the applicant sealed off the driveway with a block wall several months ago.He also repaired the curb cuts.This is technically in violation of the approved plat.If the driveway is required to stay,the applicant will have to demolish the block wall and reconstruct the driveway and curb cuts.The applicant would also have one less lot available for resale.He gave a brief history of the site.The homeowners association is stating that the driveway is required to stay and that it would be gated.By way of the subdivision's design,there is an air of exclusivity put in by having controlled access points and a large,prominent entrance.Staff feels that would be retained by the controlled access point in itself.Staff recommends the plat be approved requiring the second driveway off of Delaware accessing Phase III due to an analysis of the pros and cons.It will provide a more efficient subdivision design,access,and address a community concern. If the driveway is to be deleted,approve the request as submitted.The plat is shown with all 9 lots reinstated with the resolution crafted the same.I f the driveway is to remain,continue the request by stating the plat should be changed to reflect council's desire.If denied,the applicant can resubmit at a later date. Vice Mayor Eck asked if all of this is covered in the motion in front of them.He asked if it includes the wall issue. Associate Planner Steve Abraham stated the motion as is would delete the driveway. Vice Mayor Eck asked if that is staff's recommendation. Associate Planner Steve Abraham stated staff's recommendation is to keep the driveway. Mayor Coleman commented the homeowners association desires that the driveway be kept. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AUGUST 17,2004 PAGE 4 OF 35 Associate Planner Steve Abraham stated that is correct. Mayor Coleman requested the applicant address the council:: Mr.Clyde Barney addressed the council.He stated .they are requesting to switch back the age restriction because they were sued by Great Western Homes,who requested everything be put back as it was to begin with.The homeowners association representative has signed the _settlement,but there is no money to put the driveway back in. He believes that if :the homeowners .or city would like it,that they should foot the bill to put i t back in.He: had taken it out on the instructions of Great Western Homes when he was sued.The release of all claims,under number five,states:it is effective upon the -payment described,which was $150000 paid to them so that his lots would be.released for him to sell,and released him from all further claiMs,obligations,and liabilities.He. recommended the city council accept and approve•the plat as requested.They went through a lot of expense trying to make it a family subdivision to help sales:I t had to be brought back .and he would appreciate their . consideration. MayorColeman opened the public hearing on the item. Ms.: Lynn Krupnik,Eckmark and Eckmark,the attorney for Meridian Manor Homeowners Association, .addressed the. council.She stated.the association is requesting that the third entrance be kept going into Meridian Manor.To removethEentrance would diminish the protection of the health,safety,and comfort of the residents. It would force everyone to go ,out the one entrance on .the east side onto Delaware.In addition,Section 190109 of the zoning ordinance states a planned development may be granted if found that the developer conforms to general criteria, one .of which states that the location,design,size:and uses are such that traffic generated by the development can be safely accommodated without congestion on,existing or planned streets.To remove the entrance will cause congestion:of the traffic within the streets.In: addition,the city wanted that second entrance onto Delaware Drive in 2002 due to safety concerns and traffic ,congestion problems that4lere-anticipated. The homeowners aSsociation-at that timewanted the entrance to help with traffic circulation..Staff recOmmends that the seconcLentrance be required. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AUGUST 17,2004 PAGE 5 OF 35 because it would lead to better circulation.Regarding the consmentioned by staff,Mr.Barney should not receivea benefit for!taking action prior.to receiving approval of the city council by blockingAhe entrance,as they were in violation of the existing plat.The community can still have an air of exclusivity with 3 entrances while providing for better safety and traffic control if the second entrance off of Delaware is gated as the other entrances are.The association would:like to have -the second entrance to remain because of their concern for traffic congestion and safety,and almost all of the houses -in Phases.I and I I are complete.No homes have been built in Phase if the second entrance is not required,then all the construction traffic is goingto be forced to travel through the community, increasing the traffic problems,noise,and causing damage toAhe streets.. They would like the :entrance put in before construction begins ln Phase III. Mr.Elliott Fisher,547 E.Quail, Apache Junction,Greater Apache Junction Association for Effective Government,addressed the council.He stated the density is unbelievable in Phases I and if he had. been at the meeting i t probably never would have happened.He commented this is a greed situation:,the density of 55+ needs to be compared to younger all :age communities.The whole picture needs to be considered orAhere will be never-ending problems.Transportation comes into the picture when these people -get a little older andcan no longer drive The driveway is more than a driveway as people have to service the community. He suggested they make access to the city affordable to end the problem of congestion and constant bickering over access,right-of-way and infrastructure.He questioned when the city had ever allowed an all age community with a 55+ community,and site built with manufactured.He questioned whether things like this would cost the city more lawsuits in ,the future that the city's insurance will have to pick up. Mr.Clyde Barney stated Juli McDaid had suggested to council it would be good to seal 'off the other exit to separate the families from the 55+ community.The families would have 2 to 3 cars.Most of the 55+ community have only one car and they do not drive that.They are frequently only here in the winter.I t is not going to be the congestion,they are talking about.If there ,would be congestion,i t would be because the driveways are too close together. Mr.Dick Nance,a board member of the homeowners association of Meridian Manor,addressed the council.He stated he has two cars,plus,a golf cart.They do drive both cars;most of REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AUGUST 17,2004 PAGE 6 OF 35 the homes have two car garages.They are here to back up their attorney and to say they want a third entrance. Mr.Robert H.Williams,Meridian Manor resident,addressed the council.He stated he envisions what would happen if there was an emergency in the northwest corner of the presently undeveloped area.It would be better to have another entrance as proposed. Ms.Barbara Land,member of the homeowners association board,addressed the council.She spoke as a resident.Many of the people are elderly,do not see well,do not hear well, are on walkers and scooters.Phase I and I I are virtually completed.They have put up with 7 years of concrete and gravel trucks,heavy equipment and workers who pay no attention to the speed limits and stop signs.I t is a safety hazard to have this continue for another 3 to 4 years when some of it can be eliminated by allowing another gate to be installed.Construction vehicles will have another access besides using the streets when the people are out trying to enjoy their retirement. Vice Mayor Eck commented he agreed with them.He believes i t needs the other entrance,and he believes that most of them up there feel that way.He does not think they need a lot of people on this issue.He agrees with all of them. Mayor Coleman closed the public hearing with no one else wishing to speak.He reopened the item to council discussion.He asked if the plat,as it was approved,had the other entrance. There was general discussion that the original plat had the entrance but it was deleted with the amendment for Phase III. currently platted as such. stated that is correct. been closed. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AUGUST 17,2004 PAGE 7 OF 35 Mayor Coleman commented i t is Associate Planner Steve Abraham Mayor Coleman stated i t has since stated that it correct. not have been done. stated that is correct. Associate Planner Steve Abraham Mayor Coleman commented that should Associate Planner Steve Abraham Councilmember Dietz asked if the motion needed the stipulation that the driveway remain. Associate Planner Steve Abraham stated he would prefer that they continue the matter if they want the driveway to remain. There was general discussion by the council on continuing the item.The consensus of the council was that they would not continue the matter. Development Services Director Rudy Esquivias stated the plat,as currently proposed,shows the 9 lots reinstated,including the access on Delaware.They can approve the final plat with the condition that it not be recorded until i t be redrawn to reinstate the access onto Delaware,or they can continue i t until they come back with a drawing that shows that. City Attorney Joel Stern stated i t would be subject to staff review and approval if they go with the first option,which is deferring the recording of the plat until such time that staff approves it.They can also continue it. City Clerk asked if it would also require the mayor's signature before i t is recorded. City Attorney Joel Stern stated that is correct. Development Services Director Rudy Esquivias stated the mayor,city manager,engineer,and the water company must sign the plat. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AUGUST 17,2004 PAGE 8 OF 35 Councilmember Dietz asked how the first option needs to read. Development Services Director Rudy Esquivias stated they approve the resolution with stipulations that the driveway be re -added and that the final amended plat not be recorded until the drawing is amended to show the reinstatement of the driveway.He asked the city attorney what would happen if they do not turn i t in. City Attorney Joel Stern stated the plat would stay the same with the nine lots. not get the entrance. Vice Mayor Eck asked if they would City Attorney Joel Stern stated the entrance is on the plat,but it would have to be enforced through other judicial remedies. would lose the other eight lots. that is correct. and called for a motion. Councilmember Sippel commented they City Attorney Joel Stern stated Mayor Coleman closed the discussion Councilmember Dietz MOVED THAT . RESOLUTION NO.04-18,A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA,AMENDING THE FINAL SUBDIVISION PLAT FOR MERIDIAN MANOR PHASE III,CASE SD -6-03,BY CLYDE BARNEY,ON BEHALF OF RSC ENTERPRISES, L.L.C.,BE APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING STIPULATIONS:THAT THE ENTRANCE ON DELAWARE REMAIN AND THAT THE AMENDED PLAT NOT BE RECORDED UNTIL THE DRAWING WITH'THE GATED ENTRANCE ON DELAWARE IS REINSTATED. Councilmember Waldron SECONDED THE MOTION. VOTE:Unanimous. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AUGUST 17,2004 PAGE 9 OF 35 The motion carried, minute break. meeting. AWARDS,PRESENTATIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS Mayor Coleman called fora five Mayor Coleman reconvened the City Manager George Hoffman advised the council that they were being provided with.an update on Project SOAR,- a project to create an organization that is best in class.Thetottom line is exceptional customer service,thereby creating an organization the employees:are proud to be a part of.Internal improvements, are being, made,such as internal communications,employee recognition,and continually improving ,processes Employees and citizens have embraced the challenges and are making significant and meaningful improvements to the organization.A powerpoint presentation updating Project SOAR was given with'speaker& from various teams,including Parks and Recreation Director Jeff Bell for a summary,City Clerk Kathleen Connelly on the business license process,Library Director Pam Loui on employee recognition,Rick Hardina on the Apache Junction -Citizen Team,Secretary Brenda Cherryholmes .on evaluation surveys and project effectiveness., Development Services DirectorARudy Esquivias on preliminary site plan:review, and. Recreation Superintendent Liz Langenbach on customer service; CALL TO THE PUBLIC Mrs.Rayna-Palmer,6735 S.•HohokaoLWay,.Apache Junction,Chief -Executive Officer ofthe Chamber -of:Commerce.and the Main StreetTrogram,addressed the council toAhankthe,council for chargingAhe:,Main Street Program with the responsibility to beatarticipant in the-design .,guideline ,,and. design review process City staffiput in a.lot of hard .work in the preliminary product..:. She believes they neaktohave&tandards --fortuildings-to reflect theitown- they want to:be.However,: she does-not:want them to be a detriment.They need tote looked•atypositively and openly. Mr.Elliott Fisher,547 E.. Quail,Apache Junction.Greater Apache Junction Association for -EffectiveGoVernment,addressed the council.HevoicedJiis: concerns over controlling public meetings,his supportHof the police association -initiative his pendingtublic records request on.Durbala,_ the REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AUGUST 17,2004 PAGE 10 OF 35 availability of about 200 signatures he collected- during a mayoral recall effort that could be handed over to the police association to aid them in their effort,and neighborhood density and age:population. Vice Mayor Eck commented there is no public information on a former councilmember that is pending that he is aware of.He added the association is just one part of the police department,not the entire department. Mrs.Sandie Smith,Pinal County Supervisor,575 N.Idaho,Apache Junction, addressed the council regarding partnering with the -county on two free dump. days ,and coordinating some of the city clean-ups on those days.The county would pick that up:They can also do hazardous waste and tire recycling at the same time.Some people cannot afford to pay landfill costs.They also have recycling everyday -in Florence.If someone .would volunteer to take the refrigerators to Florence,- they can be disarmed and recycled.She recently wrote an article for 3 newspapers and people have contacted her that did not know about the recycling programs,even though they have been doing them for a long time.The county would also like to help with the SOAR program.She believes i t is an excellent program that could be modeled within the cities. and counties.In addition,she advised that former city employee Corwin: Brundrett is ill and inAhe hospital,to be released -tomorrow.He will be having some type of chemotherapy or radiation treatment.He has a lesion on his lung.They -are forming a support group around him. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT None. PUBLIC HEARINGS APPLICATION FOR A NEW LICENSE, CORPORATION,SERIES 12 LIQUOR LICENSE FOR BARLEENS ARIZONA OPRY DINNER SHOW )City Clerk Kathleen Connelly briefed the council on the item.She stated this is for their location. on Old West Highway.Correspondence has been received from various departments in the city,and the applicant has been asked to be present this evening to answer any questions. Mayor Coleman asked the applicant to address the council. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AUGUST 17,2004 PAGE 11 OF 35 Ms.Brenda Barleen,co-owner, stated they just purchased the land and building on August 2.They are excited about it.They are looking forward to a renovation and a possible expansion.She requested they approve the liquor license;they will be serving beer and wine during the dinner hour. 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 called for a motion. Councilmember Insalaco MOVED THAT THE APPLICATION FOR A NEW LICENSE,CORPORATION,SERIES 12 LIQUOR LICENSE FOR BARLEENS ARIZONA OPRY DINNER SHOW,SUBMITTED BY BRENDA JOYCE DOEHRING,BE RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL TO THE ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF LIQUOR LICENSES AND CONTROL. Councilmember Sippel SECONDED THE MOTION. VOTE:Unanimous. The motion carried. APPLICATION FOR A SPECIAL EVENT LIQUOR LICENSE FOR APACHE JUNCTION MAIN STREEET FOR OKTOBERFEST COMMUNITY EVENT TO BE HELD OCTOBER 8-10,2004 )City Clerk Kathleen Connelly briefed the council on the item.She stated this is the second year of the event:it was very successful last year.Commentary has been received from city staff which is in their packets and the applicant has been requested to be present to answer any questions. Mayor Coleman requested the applicant address the council. Mrs.Rayna Palmer,Chief Executive Officer,Apache Junction Chamber of Commerce and Main Street,addressed the council.She requested they consider the application favorably. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AUGUST 17,2004 PAGE 12 OF 35 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 called for a motion. Councilmember Dietz MOVED THAT THE APPLICATION FOR A SPECIAL EVENT LIQUOR LICENSE FOR APACHE JUNCTION MAIN STREET FOR OKTOBERFEST COMMUNITY EVENT,SUBMITTED BY RAYNA PALMER,BE RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL TO THE ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF LIQUOR LICENSES AND CONTROL. Vice Mayor Eck SECONDED THE MOTION. VOTE:Unanimous. The motion carried. APPLICATION FOR AN INTERIM PERMIT,PERSON TRANSFER,LIMITED LIABILITY CO.,SERIES 7 LIQUOR LICENSE FOR SCUTTLEBUTTS )City Clerk Kathleen Connelly briefed the council on the item.She stated this is the former Pizza House at Valley and Apache Trail.Comments are in the packet from staff and the fire district and the applicant was requested to be present this evening to answer any questions. Mayor Coleman requested the applicant address the council. Mr.Richard Squadere addressed the council.He requested this license be recommended for approval,it will be their second in the city. Vice Mayor Eck asked if he was changing his recipe. Mr.Richard Squadere stated there will be two recipes.One will be from New York. Mayor Coleman opened the public hearing on the item.There being no one wishing to speak,he closed the REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AUGUST 17,2004 PAGE 13 OF 35 public hearing and reopened the item to council discussion.There being no further discussion,he called for a motion. Councilmember Sippel MOVED THAT THE APPLICATION FOR AN INTERIM PERMIT,PERSON TRANSFER,LIMITED LIABILITIY CO., SERIES 7 LIQUOR LICENSE FOR SCUTTLEBUTTS,SUBMITTED BY RICHARD ANTHONY SQUADERE,BE RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL TO THE ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF LIQUOR LICENSES AND CONTROL. Councilmember Dietz SECONDED THE MOTION. VOTE:Unanimous. The motion carried. ORDINANCE NO.1207,CASE PZ-8-04,REZONING REQUEST BY E.BOYCE JASPER OF JASPER FINANCIAL GROUP TO REZONE A SINGLE PARCEL FROM C-1 TO C-1/PD TO DEVELOP A SMALL COURTYARD OFFICE COMPLEX )Assistant Planner Noel Griemsmann briefed the council on the item.He stated there had been an error in the advertising and he requested the item be postponed to September 7,2004. Mayor Coleman asked if the applicant was present. Assistant Planner Noel Griemsmann stated the applicant is not present. 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 called for a motion. Vice Mayor Eck MOVED THAT WE CONTINUE ORDINANCE NO.1207 UNTIL THE SEPTEMBER 7 MEETING. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AUGUST 17,2004 PAGE 14 OF 35 Councilmember Dietz SECONDED THE MOTION. VOTE:Unanimous. The motion carried. RESOLUTION NO.04-14,CASE SD -1-04, PRELIMINARY PLAT APPROVAL REQUEST BY RICHARD RANDALL FOR MONTEREY CASITAS SUBDIVISION )Assistant Planner Noel Griemsmann briefed the council on the item.He stated this is a 10 lot single family subdivision. Mayor Coleman requested the applicant address the council. The applicant declined to address the council at this time. 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 called for a motion. Councilmember Waldron MOVED THAT RESOLUTION NO.04-14,A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA,APPROVING A PRELIMINARY PLAT FOR MONTEREY CASITAS,A RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISION,IN CASE SD -1-04,BY RICHARD RANDALL,BE APPROVED. Councilmember Dietz SECONDED THE MOTION. VOTE:Unanimous. The motion carried. APPEAL OF LANDSCAPING AND SCREENING REQUIREMENTS BY RICHARD RANDALL TO REDUCE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AUGUST 17,2004 PAGE 15 OF 35 THE SIDE YARD SETBACK REQUIREMENT ALONG THE NORTHERN EDGE OF HIS PROPERTY Assistant Planner Noel Griemsmann briefed the council on the item.He stated the.applicant is requesting a waiver of three feet of the required side yard setback.The normal requirement is 15',he would like to reduce it to 12'.There will be an additional 4'of landscaping along the public right-of-way.He is also providing an additional publicly visible landscaped easement along the western edge along Monterey Drive;there will be 30'instead of the required 20'of landscaped easement.He received two phone calls,both from neighbors to the south.One was in favor and one was opposed. Councilmember Waldron asked why the one neighbor was opposed. Assistant Planner Noel Griemsmann stated he did not want the houses too close to his.He tried to.explain to him that it would not impact anything on the ,south end of the site as i t is just a landscape -setback.He still did.not agree with it. Mayor Coleman requested the applicant address the council. The applicant declined to address the council at this time. 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 called for a motion. Councilmember Dietz MOVED THAT THE APPEAL OF VOLUME II.LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE,CHAPTER 6,LANDSCAPING AND SCREENING REQUIREMENTS,ARTICLE 6-1,BY RICHARD RANDALL TO REDUCE THE REQUIREMENT TO PROVIDE A 15 -FOOT WIDE SIDE YARD SETBACK ALONG THE NORTHERN EDGE OF HIS PROPERTY WHERE IT BORDERS WEST 18TH AVENUE TO A 12 -FOOT WIDE YARD SETBACK,BE APPROVED. Councilmember Insalaco SECONDED THE MOTION. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AUGUST 17,2004 PAGE 16 OF 35 VOTE:Unanimous. The motion carried. RESOLUTION NO.04-16,CASE SD -2-04, PRELIMINARY PLAT APPROVAL REQUEST BY RICH:LEWANDOWSKI AND RANDY QEUSENBERRY TO CREATE CASA VILLA 'SUBDIVISION ) )Assistant Planner Noel Griemsmann briefed the council on the item.He stated ;it is a 31 -lot single family manufactured home ,subdivision located on 16th Avenue and Warner Drive. This has gone through rezoning and most everything is similar to what was stipulated in the rezoning. Mayor Coleman asked if there was anything different than what had been presented earlier. Assistant Planner Noel Griemsmann stated the only difference is.going to be that the drainage easement might move a couple of feet one way -or the other dependent on the inflow,according to the city engineer.It will be reflected in the final plat. .Mayor Coleman requested the applicant address the council. The applicant declined to address the council. 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.He_asked if the council had requested that garages be attached to these homes. Assistant Planner Noel Griemsmann stated there will either be a carport or a garage.They will be put in at the time the homes are installed. Vice Mayor Eck commented they had made that stipulation in:there. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AUGUST 17,2004 PAGE 17 OF 35 •Councilmember Insalaco commented he went to see some of the homes the applicant is talking about putting in there and they are gorgeous.His wifes -daughter-is•buying One of the models to put on her own lot. Mayor Coleman closed the discussion with -no more comments and called for a motion. Councilmember Waldron MOVED THAT RESOLUTION NO.04-16,A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY .OF APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA,APPROVING A PRELIMINARY PLAT FOR CASA VILLA,A RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISION,IN CASE SD -2-04,BY RICH LEWANDOWSKI,ON BEHALF OF HOMES DIRECT/HOUSEMART AND RANDY QUESENBERRY;BE APPROVED.• Councilmember Dietz SECONDED THE MOTION. VOTE:Unanimous. The motion carried. RESOLUTION NO.04-17,CASE SD -5-03,FINAL SUBDIVISION PLAT REQUEST BY BRENT PAUSTIAN OF SUNSCAPE .DEVELOPMENT FOR APPROVAL OF A FINAL SUBDIVISION PLAT PROPOSING A 15 -LOT,DETACHED, CONVENTIONALLY.CONSTRUCTED SINGLE FAMILY HOME SUBDIVISION IN TRACT C OF THE, SIERRA ENTRADA SUBDIVISION . )AssOciate.Planner Steve Abraham briefed the council on the .item.I t is located on the northeast corner of San Marcos and Broadway.I t is the final plat and i t is basically the same as the preliminary plat.It was adjusted somewhat,but all reviewing bodies have approved the final plat.All the conflicts have been resolved in the design of the final plat.Staff is recommending approval.The improvement plans are not at 100%at this time,but staff is confident the final plat will remain in its current state.They have received the assured water supply;staff is awaiting approval from the Department of Water Resources for approval to construct sewer and water delivery systems. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AUGUST 17,2004 PAGE 18 OF 35 Vice Mayor Eck asked if this subdivision is behind for some reason on the water resources approval. Associate Planner Steve Abraham stated Mr.Paustian had a special arrangement with some of his financing.He requested some of the plat issues be streamlined to help with hastening the development process.Staff normally waits until the improvement plans are 100% done;they are confident the design of the subdivision will not change once he gets that in. Mayor Coleman requested the applicant address the council. Mr.Brent Paustian thanked the council and staff for their consideration and cooperation on the project.He will do his best to make the project something the city can be proud of. 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. Vice Mayor Eck commented i t is a nice,little infill project. Mayor Coleman closed the discussion with no further comments and called for a motion. Councilmember Dietz MOVED THAT RESOLUTION NO.04-17,A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA,APPROVING THE FINAL SUBDIVISION. PLAT OF SIERRA ENTRADA GARDEN HOMES UNIT IV,CASE SD -5-03,BY BRENT PAUSTIAN,ON BEHALF OF MELVIN MARTIN,BE APPROVED. Councilmember Waldron SECONDED THE MOTION. VOTE:Unanimous. The motion carried. PROPOSED ANNEXATION CASE AN -1-03,160 REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AUGUST 17,2004 PAGE 19 OF 35 ACRES OF PUBLIC AND PRIVATE PROPERTY IN THE NORTH HALF OF SECTION 34 BETWEEN STARR AND TOMAHAWK ROADS,NORTH OF U.S.60 )Associate Planner Steve Abraham briefed the council on the item.Staff initiated an annexation proceeding in February 2004 for about 160 acres of private and publicly -owned land on the northeast corner of Tomahawk and the freeway.This includes the Burger King property,a surrounding parcel,Arizona Department of Transportation right- of-way,and the Four Peaks Mobile Home Park.While processing the request, staff was alerted to some changes in state law which require additional pieces of right-of-way to be included with the annexation that were not included with the petition that the city council acted upon.To err on the side of caution,staff is asking the council to withdraw Annexation Case 1- 03.Staff will redo another annexation petition very shortly which will include the piece of right-of-way in question,which is the west 50'of Tomahawk Road directly across from the Burger King.Council will very shortly see a new annexation petition of the same area before them. Mayor Coleman asked how soon this would be back before them. Associate Planner Steve Abraham stated the minutes will be done in two weeks and the petition will need to be filed.There is a 30 day waiting period after the petition is filed.He is anticipating September 21. 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 called for a motion. Councilmember Waldron MOVED THAT PROPOSED ANNEXATION CASE AN -1-03 BE WITHDRAWN. Vice Mayor Eck SECONDED THE MOTION. VOTE:Unanimous. The motion carried. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AUGUST 17,2004 PAGE 20 OF 35 CABLE LICENSE AGREEMENT RENEWAL WITH MEDIACOM COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION )City Attorney Joel Stern briefed the council on the item.They :will hopefully be doing this again in five more years.They have been through some of the terms before.At the last meeting they talked about the grant of authority provision;i t is being extended to August 31,2009.Language is being added:which amends Section 3, requiring a new cable report due on September 1,2007.In addition,the city can hire an individual to look at the report:MediaCom will pay up to $10,000 for such service;i t is basically an audit of the report.There are public service drops:the city can say they want service drops for the . following buildings.MediaCom will pay for those up to 400'.There is some minimal language regarding coaxial fiber optic cable extension for the new city hall and the multi -generational center.Mr.Peter Kwam from MediaCom is here to answer any questions.There was also a technological report done by the city consultant;there are some items that have to be looked at but he believes they can be worked out with MediaCom.I t is nothing major.He. is confident everything will be in compliance very soon. Mayor Coleman requested the applicant address the council. Mr.Peter Kwam,MediaCom,879 N. Plaza,Apache- Junction, • addressed the council.He thanked the city,Joel and Bryant for the process.I t has been smooth and timely and i t is greatly appreciated. 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. Vice Mayor Eck commented the difference that MediaCom has made in cable television in comparison to pretty much all cable companies is night and day.He thinks they do a -really good job and i t is a solid contract.He thinks i t is good they are in this community. Mayor Coleman closed,the discussion with no further comments and called for a motion. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AUGUST 17,2004 PAGE 21 OF 35 Councilmember Dietz MOVED THAT APPROVAL BE GIVEN TO THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE CABLE LICENSE AGREEMENT BETWEEN MEDIACOM AND THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION:AND THAT AUTHORIZATION BE GIVEN FOR THE MAYOR TO SIGN THE AGREEMENT,PENDING APPROVAL AS TO FORM BY THE CITY ATTORNEY. Councilmember Insalaco SECONDED THE MOTION. VOTE:Unanimous. The motion carried. OLD BUSINESS RESOLUTION NO.0406,ADOPTION OF THE DESIGN DICTIONARY.ANDI-HE COMMERCIAL DESIGN GUIDELINES )Associate Planner Charles Beck briefed the council on the item.He stated Apache Junction Main Street Program has prepared the commercial design guidelines for application within the community.The guidelines have been reviewed for. application by city staff.The guidelines are divided into 4 parts with a supporting design dictionary.This is the culmination of. the original documents submitted On September 22,2003:Upon approval of this item this evening,future submittals will be a supporting text amendment to the zoning ordinance:and industrial and multi-familY, guidelines.Staffirecommends adoption of the resolution.The 4 iparts of the design 'guidelines are big box,gas station, convenience store;and restaurant.Staffhasiadded -a definition of southwest architecture,including ,pictorials and a color palette.The color palette was established by. theAl.S.Geological'Survey :Rock:Color Committee for North American rocks.They are all natural colors and they all have a number -so that they can be duplicated as far as color palettes go. Mayor Coleman opened the item to council discussion. Vice Mayor Eck commented i t is a wonderful thing.A majority of the time they, have had to battle for design, guidelines for the commercial subdivisions.He thinks this is a very good. approach with' the combined efforts. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AUGUST 17,2004 PAGE 22 OF 35 .Mayor Coleman closed the discussion with no further comments and called for a motion.. Councilmember Waldron MOVED THAT RESOLUTION NO.04-06,A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,PINAL AND MARICOPA COUNTIES,ARIZONA,FOR THE ADOPTION OF THE DESIGN DICTIONARY AND THE COMMERCIAL DESIGN GUIDELINES,BE APPROVED. Councilmember Dietz SECONDED THE MOTION. VOTE:Unanimous. The motion carried. NEW BUSINESS None. COUNCIL DIRECTION TO STAFF ON ANY OF THE ABOVE LISTED AGENDA ITEMS None. COUNCIL DIRECTION TO STAFF ON OTHER PROPOSED LEGISLATION OR ACTIONS PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT WITH APACHE JUNCTION MAIN STREET PROGRAM FOR FISCAL YEAR 2004- 2005 )City Clerk Kathleen Connelly briefed the council on the item.She commented non-profit agencies submit requests to the city for funding for the subsequent fiscal year as part of Ordinance No.659.Main Street filed their request in a timely manner, requesting both $32,000 for the basic contract and an additional $8,000 for to be used for the Oktoberfest as seed money.These proposals were discussed at the last two work sessions and the last regular meeting.Questions went unanswered as no representatives of Main Street attended the meetings.Last night the city manager requested that you give him direction to sit down with Main Street and do some negotiations on the contract. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AUGUST 17,2004 PAGE 23 OF 35 Mayor Coleman asked the city manager if that was still his request. City Manager George Hoffman stated that is correct.He would like to take their program of work and translate i t into a performance -based agreement with time frames.There will not be a lot of negotiations.He will take their work plan and promulgate i t into an agreement. Councilmember Dietz asked if this will be brought back at the next meeting. City Manager George Hoffman stated it would.I t needs to get done.The amount is up to the council;he supports the full amount. Vice Mayor Eck commented he would like to see the language regarding the $8,000 be used for Oktoberfest taken out.I t should say they are basically giving $40,000 rather than $32,000. Mayor Coleman closed the discussion with no further comments and called for a motion. Councilmember Waldron MOVED THAT STAFF BE GIVEN THE FOLLOWING DIRECTION REGARDING THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH APACHE JUNCTION MAIN STREET PROGRAM FOR FY 2004-05:THAT THE CITY MANAGER SIT DOWN WITH MAIN STREET PROGRAM AND PROVIDE THE CITY COUNCIL WITH A RECOMMENDED ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BY SEPTEMBER 7,2004,IN THE AMOUNT OF $40,000. Councilmember Dietz SECONDED THE MOTION. VOTE:Unanimous. The motion carried. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT REGIONAL ACCOUNT STATE SPECIAL PROJECTS LOCAL CITIZEN PARTICIPATION PLAN REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AUGUST 17,2004 PAGE 24 OF 35 )Grants Specialist Roger Hacker briefed the council on the item.He stated staff is seeking direction on the implementation of the plan.At the work session last night council asked what kind of latitude the council has for setting parameters on the public process.He checked with the Department of Housing and a representative stated i t is permissible for the council to set parameters going into the public process.Sierra Vista had advised their community that they had urgent needs in the community and for the funding cycle for the regional account they would not fund any nonprofit program;the funding would go to a city-wide project such as business development,economic development, infrastructure such as streets and sidewalks,but they would take their comments to be on record for the next funding cycle.I t is up to the council to set the parameters as they are the ones deciding how the money will be spent. Vice Mayor Eck commented it would not affect the process in any way if they did that. Grants Specialist Roger Hacker stated it would not,but they still must get the public input. Mayor Coleman stated they want the public input.He commented when he looks at the proposed plan,he thinks they are narrowing the area when they have the health and human services commission review them.They may not want to narrow it to that.He would like to remove the commission review and take the input from the public at large,taking those comments and the staff recommendations on what they need as a city. Vice Mayor Eck agreed.He stated last time he suggested they have the commission look at them because they work with these things,but he was not thinking of only the items that they deal with. Mayor Coleman commented he is happy with what they did last time. Vice Mayor Eck stated he was also, but questioned what if they want to do one of these city-wide projects,such as streets. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AUGUST 17,2004 PAGE 25 OF 35 'CAty Manager George Hoffman asked if that is what they want to-do,,and,if so,if they want to tell them so at this point in the process when Roger goes out,he can share what the council is thinking yet still take recommendations with the council's thinking in mind;they could also still leave it a blank slate at this time and have people recommend whatever they recommend. Vice Mayor Eck commented he believes i t is time for a :city-wide project,such as street and sidewalk improvements.Staff had recommended the south side of the community. There -was general discussion on a possible project. City Manager George Hoffman stated they could give staffthe type of projects that they are interested in.They can work through the time frames for the projects.They will only be telling the community what the preliminary interest is. Councilmember Dietz asked if they are going to the community on both grant proposals this year,and if they are going to get ideas for both of them at the same time. Grants Specialist Roger Hacker stated it will be the same process. Councilmember Dietz commented they could then look at the 800 megahertz and different things to see what they want to apply for. Grants Specialist Roger Hacker stated if there is a project that will take more than a year to do,they should not go for the competitive money. Vice Mayor Eck commented they could look at 3 or 4 city projects. Grants Specialist Roger Hacker stated they could look at that many,but he would not suggest applying for that many. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AUGUST 17,2004 PAGE 26 OF 35 Vice Mayor Eck : commented they would not,but they need to determine a direction they are going on this.City- wide may not specifically be streets,it could be any city-wide project. Councilmember Dietz commented they would want to do the street one every other year to give themselves two years to complete the project. Grants:Specialist Roger Hacker stated that is correct. Councilmember Dietz commented the other one done annually has to be done within a year. .City Engineer Ron Grittman.stated they have some projects already designed and sitting on a shelf that they can already go with. Councilmember Sippel asked what i f they were told they are ready for it this year. City Engineer Ron Grittman stated they could be ready to go in a few months. Councilmember Sippel agreed that they need to do a city-wide project. Councilmember Waldron commented he would prefer not to direct the public commentand just state.they are looking at.a city-wide project.They do not have to say it is fOr streets at this time. Vice Mayor Eck commented that is what they are saying. Councilmember .Waldron stated he agreed then with what they are saying. Grants Specialist Roger Hacker stated the council gets a wish list from the community and the leadership team.They have to react to those,and do Tiotget the opportunity to REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AUGUST 17,2004 PAGE 27 OF 35 construct their own wish list.He stated if they would like to do that,he would like to take some time at one of their work sessions to walk them through the process,identify the projects,prioritize them,and have them form their own wish list.He could work that into their schedule. City Clerk Kathleen Connelly stated they do not want to involve the health and human services commission this year in the process. The consensus of the council was that they would not be utilized this year. City Clerk Kathleen Connelly stated she will be meeting with them on Thursday and will advise them.She noted that last year,when they got involved,it created an expectation which was difficult to overcome. Mayor Coleman stated he appreciated their input and he would gladly welcome input from that commission.However, he would like to see i t kept a little broader as to what is proposed.He then closed the discussion with no further comments and called for a motion. Vice Mayor Eck MOVED THAT STAFF BE GIVEN THE FOLLOWING DIRECTION REGARDING THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT REGIONAL ACCOUNT (CDBG RA)STATE SPECIAL PROJECTS (SSP)LOCAL CITIZEN PARTICIPATION PLAN (LCPP):THAT WE INCLUDE THE LOCAL CITIZEN PARTICIPATION PLAN;ON THAT PLAN,THAT WE ELIMINATE THE SECTION ON SENDING IT TO THE HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION;AND THAT OUR INTERESTS AT THIS TIME ARE CITY- WIDE PROJECTS. Councilmember Dietz SECONDED THE MOTION. VOTE:Unanimous. The motion carried. COUNCIL SALARY AND COMPENSATION RESEARCH ) )Assistant to the City Manager Amy Malloy briefed the council on the item.She requested direction to staff on how to proceed. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AUGUST 17,2004 PAGE 28 OF 35 Councilmember Waldron commented he is not sure they should pursue the health insurance.I t is very expensive. agreed. being given a cash allowance. Councilmember Waldron. Councilmembers Dietz and Sippel Councilmember Milkey suggested Vice Mayor Eck agreed with Councilmember Sippel thanked Amy for doing the work on the health insurance issue. Councilmember Dietz commented they appreciated i t because they wanted to see what they were looking at but i t is too much. Councilmember Sippel commented he took the research on the health insurance and added it to the salaries of cities such as Avondale where the mayor receives $1,200 per month,making the mayor's total pay with benefits $1,700,with the council getting $1,100.The range is about $1,200 to $1,700 per month.The last pay increase in this city was in 1989,and there may be many more years before another rate increase would go in.He suggested increasing the mayor's salary to $1,200, the vice mayor to $1,100,and the council to $1,000.It could be adjusted in other ways. Vice Mayor Eck commented it was admirable for him to bring i t up,and i t is time for an increase in the positions.He does not think they are creating this for their own benefit: i t is for future elected officials.He thinks it will be a start,and this council needs to start it.He commented if councils want to in the future increase the increments appropriately,that is the way i t should go.He would like to see a more conservative increase,however,such as $300 per position. Mayor Coleman commented he remembered in a neighboring city the council passed raises previous to an election and one of the non -incumbents used it to beat up one of the REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AUGUST 17,2004 PAGE 29 OF 35 incumbents.The incumbent was defeated and the non -incumbent was elected, getting the pay raise.The suggestion was made that the increased salary that he used as part of his platform for running could be donated to charity each month,but he did answer affirmatively.What stands out to him is that the last raise the city gave was in 1989,and the rest of them are after 2000.I t probably is time to raise it,but i t is a touchy issue.People do not run for office to see what they can do for themselves,and that is how this feels.He recommended that the new salaries not begin until after the start of the next fiscal year in 2005. The council consensus was to start the new salaries in 2005. Mayor Coleman commented it would also parallel the 27th Amendment with Congress when they give themselves a raise.They have to go through another election. Councilmember Waldron agreed that i t should take effect the next fiscal year.He recommended they go $1,000 for the mayor,$900 for the vice mayor,and $800 for the council members. City Attorney Joel Stern commented the current motion is vague.He suggested the motion state staff bring back a city ordinance amending the city code to increase council and mayor salaries in the amounts of,then fill in the blank,respectively,and such amounts take effect on,or after,whatever time amount they want.Staff would also have to know when this is to be brought back. City Clerk Kathleen Connelly stated they have staggered the increases in the past.She asked if that is their expectation this time. There was general discussion on staggering the increase.The council consensus was not to stagger the increase. Mayor Coleman commented when he was elected to the council in 1991,Ed Cox and another member finally got the pay increase,and he remembered thinking it was a little weird that for two years the council members were making different amounts.He understood i t because REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AUGUST 17,2004 PAGE 30 OF 35 i t is.a four year term and they: did ittwo:years andAhen,two years.I t did not affect hilt as he-cameAn on the new election. City Attorney Joel Stern stated they can bring that issue back withtheordinance.I t does not have,to be decided tonight.They need to .brihg an ordinance: back with the amounts. Mayor Coleman asked the city clerk if she had a concern. City Clerk ,Kathleen Connelly commented she believes hels aware Of her concern. Councilmember Insalaco,commented everyone knows that not a person up here took :the ,jolDfor ,the money,but for the betterment of the community.However,he sees a problem where certain people out in the public will see the increase and they:will run for the . money:Some of those people might get on because there would be so many people running for the money and not for what they are here for.That scares him.They all deserve it,and probably.the last council deserved it,but he . has: a problem with raising i t right now with the:way things are. Vice: Mayor Eck commented he looks at It as the position.He would not tie this in with an election,but it may be the may i t actually happens:He will be one of these running next ,year, but he mould not tie:that'in with this or he Would not be approving of it 'Mayor Coleman asked: if in the research i t states taking effect before or after an election.He assumes most cities have staggered elections,but did the raise take effect after the next election for all:.of the council generally. Assistant,to the City Manager Amy Malloy stated she is not aware of the answer;she could research i t and bring it back. Vice Mayor Eck commented the election is a concern and .when the raise takes effect.I t is not fair to the council,but be is concerned. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AUGUST 17,2004 PAGE 31 OF 35 City Attorney Joel Stern stated Cathy Connolly from the League had stated it was about a 50/50 split on how the amounts became effective.Half were 100 effective at one time,half were staggered. Councilmember Sippel commented they could say that two did and two did not. City Attorney Joel Stern stated that is his prerogative.He believes that is what Amy will find. Assistant to the City Manager Amy Malloy stated she would be happy to check on that. Councilmember Insalaco stated they had just saved her some work. Mayor Coleman closed the discussion with no further comments and called for a motion. Councilmember Sippel MOVED THAT STAFF BRING BACK A CITY ORDINANCE AMENDING CITY CODE TO INCREASE COUNCIL AND MAYOR SALARIES IN THE AMOUNTS -OF $800 FOR COUNCIL,$900 FOR VICE MAYOR,AND $1,000 FOR MAYOR,RESPECTIVELY,AND SUCH AMENDMENTS TAKE EFFECT JULY 1,2005, AND THAT IT BEBROUGHT BACK TO COUNCIL ON THE SEPTEMBER:21 MEETING. Councilmember Waldron SECONDED THE MOTION. VOTE:6-1 (Councilmember Insalaco voted in opposition.) The motion carried.. SELECTION OF MEETING DATES,TIMES,LOCATIONS,AND PURPOSES .Councilmember Dietz stated there will be. no work session on Monday,September 6,2004,in observance of the Labor Day holiday,and he MOVED THAT AN EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 6:00 PM.AND WORK SESSION AT 6:00 P.M.BE HELD.ON TUESDAY,SEPTEMBER 7,2004,IN.THE CITY CONFERENCE ROOM. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AUGUST 17,2004 PAGE 32 OF 35 Councilmember Waldron SECONDED THE MOTION. VOTE:Unanimous. The motion carried. INFORMATION AND REPORTS Councilmember Waldron announced there will be a demonstration of the new voting system for Pinal County on August 31st at the Chamber of Commerce. They will have four demonstrations in total,the times being 4 p.m.,5 p.m., 6 p.m.,and 7 p.m.The demonstration takes about 20 minutes and they will have 10 minutes for questions.Gilbert Hoyos will show how the new scanning system works. Councilmember Waldron stated that Councilmembers Sippel,Milkey and himself and the city manager attended the Governor's Lunch in Gold Canyon today.He thanked Sandie Smith for the invitations.She toured the governor around northern Pinal County. ADJOURNMENT )Mayor Coleman adjourned the meeting at 9:21 p.m. Consent Agenda Items are as follows: 1.Acceptance of Agenda. 2.Acceptance of Minutes of Regular Meeting of July 20,2004. 3.Acceptance of Minutes of Special Meeting of August 2,2004. 4.Consideration of Professional Services Agreement with Mesa Senior Services,Inc.for Enabling Transportation Program ("ET")for FY 2004-05 in the amount of $30,000. 5.Consideration of Professional Services Agreement for Economic Development with Apache Junction Chamber of Commerce for FY 2004-05 in the amount of $40,000. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AUGUST 17,2004 PAGE 33 OF 35 6.Approval of Award of Bid for PW 2004-13,Tires,to James Tire Sales for $25,146.70 and to Purcell Tire Company for $8,276.30 for a combined total amount of $33,423.02 for FY 2004-05. 7.Approval of Award of Bid for PW 2004-14,Sand and Aggregates,to Rinker Materials for FY 2004-05 for a unit price of $8.25 per ton. 8.Consideration of Extension of Professional Services Agreement for Internal Affairs Investigations to Ms.Robin Rennells and to Mr.John Ugalde,in an amount not to exceed $9,999.00 for each investigator,and authorization for City Manager to sign Extension Agreements. ACCEPTED THIS 7TH DAY OF SEPTEMBER ,2004,BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA. SIGNED AND ATTESTED TO THIS 7TH DAY OF SEPTEMBER ,2004. ATTEST: KATHLEEN CONNELLY City Clerk DOUGLAS COIIMAN 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 17th day of August,2004.I further certify that the meeting was duly called and held and that a quorum was present. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AUGUST 17,2004 PAGE 34 OF 35 Dated this 25th day of August,2004. KATHLEEN CONNELLY City Clerk REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AUGUST 17,2004 PAGE 35 OF 35