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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2002-10-15 City Council Regular MinutesCITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 15,2002 The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Apache Junction, Arizona,was held on October 15,2002,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 7:00 p.m. INVOCATION Councilmember Milkey gave the Invocation. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Vice Mayor Surra led the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL Councilmembers Present:Mayor Coleman Vice Mayor Surra Councilmember Dietz Councilmember Durbala Councilmember Eck Councilmember Milkey Councilmember Urich Staff Present:Interim City Manager George Hoffman City Clerk Kathleen Connelly City Attorney Joel Stern Public Safety Director Robert Warner Interim Development Svcs.Dir.Rudy Esquivias Assistant to the City Manager Bryant Powell Others Present:Multi -Media Producer Matt McNulty CDBG Administrative Assistant Melinda Larson REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OCTOBER 15,2002 PAGE 1 OF 18 Assistant Planner Juli McDaid Grants Specialist Roger Hacker ACCEPTANCE OF CONSENT AGENDA )Vice Mayor Surra MOVED THAT THE CONSENT AGENDA BE ACCEPTED AS PRESENTED. Councilmember Durbala SECONDED THE MOTION. VOTE:Unanimous. The motion carried. AWARDS,PRESENTATIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS Councilmember Durbala and Councilmember Urich attended the Rural Development Conference this year and Councilmember Durbala gave a briefing to the council on the seminars they attended. Pinal County Supervisor Sandie Smith presented the mayor with an award received by the city for the recycling program.The city had nominated the county for the award. Councilmember Durbala commented he had learned that the recycling program had already given them an additional six months of use for the landfill. Pinal County Supervisor Sandie Smith stated they will be having a hazardous waste and tire collection on October 19,2002. CALL TO THE PUBLIC Ms.Rosalie Gifford,1485 W.14th Avenue,Apache Junction,addressed the council regarding illegible and missing street signs and requested the city update the street signs. Vice Mayor Surra requested staff follow through on seeing what it would take to do that. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OCTOBER 15,2002 PAGE 2 OF 18 Interim City Manager George Hoffman commented Jeff Bell has put together a report on what the city is doing to conserve water.It will be brought to council at a work session.Pat Brenner,Doug Dobson,Ron Grittman and others have worked on an aggressive notification process for the Baseline and Ironwood intersection traffic signal.They have advised the neighborhood, golf course,local businesses and the Town of Queen Creek.The rumble strips are going down today and the electric sign is already out.The chip seal program has been completed.The household hazardous waste and white goods pick up will be this Saturday.Ironwood will be paved this week.Public Works was out this past Saturday restriping the high school parking lot. Additional internal signage will be added.The short term work has been completed. PUBLIC HEARINGS APPLICATION FOR AN INTERIM PERMIT,NEW LICENSE,LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, SERIES 10 LIQUOR LICENSE FOR JR FOOD MART ) )This request was withdrawn at the request of the applicant. OLD BUSINESS None. NEW BUSINESS PZ-4-02,PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO.1168, CITY -INITIATED REZONING REQUEST ON W. APACHE TRAIL )Assistant Planner Juli McDaid briefed the council on the item.It will change the zoning of 32 parcels in Section 19 located between Meridian and Delaware on the north side of Apache Trail and between Meridian and the Warner Drive alignment on the south side to 4th Avenue.I t is part of the Meridian Redevelopment Area.Council was concerned some of the existing uses would not be appropriate for the area, instead requesting retail,professional,office and other compatible uses along Apache Trail.The Planning and Zoning Commission has recommended approval with a vote of 4-1 for most of the proposed area,though they recommended excluding 13 parcels along the north side of 4th Avenue and south REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OCTOBER 15,2002 PAGE 3 OF 18 of the Safeway property because of opposition from several property owners in the area.Their recommendation was to withdraw stipulation 12.They also recommended expanding the palette of uses to include fueling stations and churches.She briefed the council on the surrounding area.The existing zoning of the properties varies along the north side of Apache Trail with the majority being CB -2 and CI -1,general commercial and light industrial zoning. The south side is all CI -1.The 1999 General Plan designates the entire area as employment/retail with a trails/landscaping area shown along the right-of- way.The actual development between Meridian and Delaware is almost entirely retail with the exception of a church and one residence.The 4th Avenue area is designated as medium density residential but the parcels on the north side of the street consist of light industrial uses and an older mobile home park. Flood elevation certification would be required for developers in this area prior to obtaining building permits.There would be no non -conformity created with the rezoning of the developed properties with the exception of the one residence on Delaware.Staff believes a planned development overlay for the properties in this area would enhance the value.Council's directives could be accomplished by a series of stipulations such as those contained in the staff report,applying to new development and redevelopment.They would insure construction of the highest quality,design consistency with a specific theme,and landscaping of a greater density.She listed the stipulations in the report.The buildings would be designed to complement each other and establish common architectural relationships.She listed the suggested building styles and color palette.The building maximum height will be 35'. Signage and lighting should complement the building.Staff has created a list of uses appropriate for the area,including those conducive to creating a downtown atmosphere where people could gather and feel comfortable.It was staff's opinion that certain businesses appear to encourage large groups,such as spectator and participant sports,civic centers,museums,banks and government branch offices.They may not generate large amounts of sales tax, they are included because they would boost retail sales and services in the area.She commented the basis for staff's report and recommendations hinge on five factors:to establish a palette of retail professional office and other compatible uses for Apache Trail for development and redevelopment;to create a sense of community within the neighborhood;to increase and improve the range,variety and quality of economic businesses available;to insure the property owners are provided with a hospitable and secure environment;and to create a unique character and provide for continuity within the area. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OCTOBER 15,2002 PAGE 4 OF 18 Councilmember Urich asked what the concerns were from the 13 parcels located on the north side of 4th Avenue. Assistant Planner Juli McDaid stated they expressed concerns about the city's intention with regard to redeveloping the area.They are also concerned about being able to expand,change the use or add to the use.They are afraid they would lose that right if this were rezoned.They were told if the business remained as is and where is,it would not be affected.Those with vacant properties were concerned. Councilmember Urich stated she wondered where their concerns were because they were notified there would be no changes if they were on the property. Vice Mayor Surra commented there are some uses permitted because the classification is industrial.An earlier ordinance had allowed sexually oriented businesses in industrial areas because the council wanted them away from residential areas and nice commercial areas. She added if they did not make this change,a sexually oriented business would be allowable in this area.She would like to see them move forward with this. Assistant Planner Juli McDaid stated there is language included in the public hearing information where council could add those uses back in. on the presentation. Jan Kronenburg was very helpful. the land along 4th Avenue is vacant. Councilmember Eck complimented her Assistant Planner Juli McDaid stated Councilmember Eck asked how much of Assistant Planner Juli McDaid showed the vacant properties on the map.Six of the 13 properties are still vacant. Vice Mayor Surra asked if the landowners would lose value if their industrial properties were rezoned to commercial properties. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OCTOBER 15,2002 PAGE 5 OF 18 Assistant Planner Juli McDaid stated a certified appraiser should answer that question.However,anything they do to a property that provides for increased standards should enhance the value of the property.There are greater protections afforded to those people developing in that area.Each property has to be developed to the same standards. Councilmember Eck commented he was thinking more of the properties adjacent Apache Trail when they discussed this rather than those so far down.He agrees with the Planning and Zoning Commission's recommendation. Vice Mayor Surra commented she is concerned about not including the whole Meridian Development Area.She thought they eventually wanted to do that so that it would bring the same standards to that area. the vice mayor. Councilmember Durbala agreed with Mayor Coleman closed the discussion and moved on to the next item. COUNCIL DIRECTION TO STAFF ON ANY OF THE ABOVE LISTED AGENDA ITEMS None. COUNCIL DIRECTION TO STAFF ON OTHER PROPOSED LEGISLATION OR ACTIONS COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) LOCAL CITIZENS PARTICIPATION PLAN )Grants Specialist Roger Hacker briefed the council on the item.He commented staff's proposal meets the Department of Commerce's regulations for citizen input and i t also addresses the council's concerns about some of the issues that came up during the last cycle.The Health and Human Services Commission had an introductory meeting last week and they are eager to get going.He requested council direction on the plan outlined in the staff report. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OCTOBER 15,2002 PAGE 6 OF 18 Councilmember Eck asked if the city projects would be in there with all the others. Grants Specialist Roger Hacker stated that is correct.They will be requesting projects from department heads for concerns that could be addressed by CDBG.They believe staff has valuable ideas along with the citizens. Councilmember Eck commented he was concerned last time because almost all the money went towards social services and neglected other issues that needed attention,such as street improvements. Grants Specialist Roger Hacker commented he believed council was put in the bad situation last time of having the people come to the meeting asking for their specific projects.He believes it made i t hard for the council to step back and weigh all the options.He believes this process will allow the council to see what their priorities are and what projects they would like to see funded.They will have more opportunity to respond to the projects. Councilmember Eck stated he hoped they would be getting some formal direction.He had mentioned using the Health and Human Services Commission for this process because there was a lot of campaigning and they had to make a decision that night. Grants Specialist Roger Hacker commented they had been put into a bad situation inadvertently by staff. Mayor Coleman closed the item with no further discussion and called for a motion. Vice Mayor Surra MOVED THAT STAFF BE GIVEN THE FOLLOWING DIRECTION REGARDING THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG)LOCAL CITIZENS PARTICIPATION PLAN:THAT THEY GO FORWARD WITH THE IMPLEMENTING OF THE PLAN AS OUTLINED IN THE MEMORANDUM THAT WAS ON TODAY'S AGENDA. Councilmember Dietz SECONDED THE MOTION. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OCTOBER 15,2002 PAGE 7 OF 18 VOTE:Unanimous. The motion carried. UPDATE BY SUPERVISOR SANDIE SMITH ON PINAL COUNTY SOLID WASTE COLLECTION PROGRAM AND TRANSFER STATION:DIRECTION TO STAFF REGARDING RESIDENTIAL SOLID WASTE COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL METHODS )Pinal County Supervisor Sandie Smith briefed the council on the item.There was a move to expand the landfill in Florence but i t has not been met with a favorable response. Florence and Coolidge are proposing a transfer station instead.Their comprehensive plan has been changed to 17 miles to the south of Florence where they have 800 acres surrounded by state land where there is a proposal to put in a regional landfill.The general plan has been amended to allow for this proposal.The same person is putting in a transfer station south of General Motors near Meridian.I t is now under design,having passed through the city council.They are concerned because right now all of the regional landfills are on Maricopa Road,which is a long hauling distance.They need to look at partnerships between the cities and towns in Pinal County in order to give affordable solid waste disposal to the residents.It costs more with transfer stations because there is one more step to do.I t is an issue that keeps coming back and no one wants a landfill near them,but i t still needs to be done to provide for affordable solid waste disposal.They also need to prevent desert dumping,which will increase if the price goes up.I t is not always community residents;the area is a convenient dumping ground for Maricopa and Pima counties. Councilmember Eck commended her for her efforts on trying to get a regional landfill.He commented on the residents fighting a landfill in Buckeye out in the middle of fields where nothing could be seen for miles. Pinal County Supervisor Sandie Smith stated i t is like a power plant.Everyone wants the electricity but no one wants the power plant or lines near them.No one wants solid waste next to them;they want to put the garbage out on the sidewalk in a can and have i t disappear.They do not have to think about it,but the elected have to think about it. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OCTOBER 15,2002 PAGE 8 OF 18 Councilmember Durbala asked if the transfer station would be 26 miles from the city. Pinal County Supervisor Sandie Smith stated it would be more like 17 miles,but you have to go in about 5 to 7 miles so it may be close to 26 miles. Councilmember Durbala stated i t would be cheaper than going over to Butterfield. Pinal County Supervisor Sandie Smith stated i t is.Phoenix once talked about coming out this way,but that was stopped.They are now talking about going to Butterfield,but the people in Mobile are protesting all the landfills coming out their way.The cities also have to think about the routes and the regional transportation issues involving those trucks going down the roads.They are now talking with the east valley cities to determine how the state land should be developed between Apache Junction and the San Tans and about a road coming from Williams Gateway to the alternate route being created for the freeway extension. Councilmember Durbala asked if that was the 202 she was talking about. Pinal County Supervisor Sandie Smith stated the 202 will have an interchange at Williams,and that will be the westernmost hub of a road that would connect to US 60.The easternmost hub would be just this side of the Renaissance Festival.The alternate road, which should have been built long ago,will have an interchange at Silly Mountain and another before the Renaissance Festival.That would relieve a lot of the traffic and accommodate all the uses. Vice Mayor Surra commented a regional landfill was one of the topics on her interview for council nine years ago.I t is an ever present question with no one being able to find a solution.The garbage grows with the population. Pinal County Supervisor Sandie Smith commended them for seeing there was a problem and they filled in for the short term with the expectation of looking towards the long term.She used to think REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OCTOBER 15,2002 PAGE 9 OF 18 long term planning was 5 to 7 years;she now believes i t is 15 to 40 years. They need to plan now to prevent extra expense. Vice Mayor Surra commented i t definitely needs to be a partnership. Mayor Coleman closed the presentation and opened the direction to staff on residential solid waste collection and disposal methods. Assistant to the City Manager Bryant Powell briefed the council on the item.Three weeks ago staff provided an analysis of the current city solid waste disposal and collection services. Three different disposal and collection methods were discussed:the citizens contracting out:the city going into the business itself:or an exclusive license agreement with a specific disposal and collection business.He is seeking direction from the council on the issue. Vice Mayor Surra commented the city does not have the resources to have its own sanitation department.Most of the cities who fund sanitation services are taking the money out of a property tax that they collect.It would be hard to do out of retail sales tax collection. Assistant to the City Manager Bryant Powell agreed.Most cities consider i t a headache:most California cities are moving towards privatizing the collection. Vice Mayor Surra stated i t is an option the city should not even look at,narrowing the list to two.She would like information on what costs would be involved,though she favors getting some businesses that are in that business telling the city what they can do for the city and at what cost. Councilmember Eck commented he knows Councilmember Durbala has tried to do this with good intentions,but he believes the trash collection business should be left as is.He does not think they fully realize what they would be getting involved with if they went on a contract,especially from staff and control levels.He does not see this as a major problem at this time. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OCTOBER 15,2002 PAGE 10 OF 18 Councilmember Dietz stated he would be interested in looking at everything,seeing what is proposed and what is involved.He does not know if he would be in favor of it,but he feels they need to look at every aspect. Councilmember Urich commented she is aware the citizens are concerned about the issue and she would like more information to help her decide how she should vote. Councilmember Milkey asked if the citizens would have the opportunity to opt out of this:to contract independently or haul their own trash out. Assistant to the City Manager Bryant Powell stated that would be up to the council to set the policy.Other cities do not mandate it,but i t is associated with water bills and sewer bills.I f they do not pay for the disposal service,they turn off their water or utilities.Most city administrators would prefer demanding it. Councilmember Eck commented that was one of his concerns.Previous discussions stated it would be mandated and i t would be the city's responsibility to make sure it was paid for.The city is not in the utility business and does not have the control to do that. Assistant to the City Manager Bryant Powell stated the request for qualifications could determine if the service providers could manage the financial system,how they would do i t and how much it would cost. Vice Mayor Surra asked if this would be different from having contractors of these services bid for permitting only one company to have the ability to go out there than having the city sponsor the collection and hiring someone to do that job. Assistant to the City Manager Bryant Powell stated that is his understanding,but he is not sure how an exclusive license agreement works. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OCTOBER 15,2002 PAGE 11 OF 18 Councilmember Durbala commented they have an exclusive agreement with the cable system now.I t should be similar to that agreement. City Attorney Joel Stern stated the cable agreement is a license that is granted to MediaCom.I t is not exclusive.Any other company could come in as long as they provide equal service.The same could be done for trash companies;i t could be a non- exclusive license.It could be done any way the council wishes.They could have different areas for different companies.They could also have exclusivity with basically a contract with that company. Councilmember Milkey stated he worries about exclusivity.It would restrict free enterprise;competition always results in lower prices.The cable agreement does not mandate paying for cable;one can have cable,get a dish or get rabbit ears.He worries about mandating and making it exclusive that every Apache Junction resident have trash service. Mayor Coleman stated that is his concern also.He would rather see it more community -driven.He knows the trucks on the street are problem,but he is not sure it will be better if this is done,especially for the rate payers.If they do not pay their cable bill, they do not get cable. Vice Mayor Surra commented she believed people would pay their bill if it is low enough.It would be up to the council to make sure that the price can be controlled.There are 3 companies going up and down her street and all 3 have a different price.She has not changed hers and she is paying more than the other two companies charge.She believes she could be paying a third less than what she is currently paying if she wanted to make the effort to change.She does not want to have to go through the hassle of going through company after company to find the lowest rate every six months.She would like to know if the city would have the option of locking in the rate.She wants the information in order to see what kind of control the city would be given and if they can get the rock bottom price for everyone. Mayor Coleman commented he is concerned about how long would i t last and what kind of service they would get REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OCTOBER 15,2002 PAGE 12 OF 18 for the rock bottom price.Currently if he is missed,he can call and they come and get it or he contracts with another company. Assistant to the City Manager Bryant Powell stated that is the way i t is now and typically the contracts are for 5 to 7 years.They are written in a way to include the Consumer Price Index at 2% or 3%.They would go up.With a contract,the city would be able to control that. Councilmember Urich stated the citizens control i t now. Councilmember Durbala commented the residents have a right not to have trash pick up.They can throw it in their neighbors'dumpsters or even Wal-Mart's.No one knows how much there is,i f it goes to the dump,or if it gets put in other people's dumpsters.He has two neighbors who do that on his street.I t happens more than you think.He commented the city had just received an award for recycling with the county. He believes everyone will be required to recycle in a few more years,and i f i t is included in the bid on this and already in the contract,it will be cheaper than when every company has to provide it.He wondered if they would be able to use the landfill longer if the recycling was included in the contract at this early date.I t costs money to truck it to another location and that will be added to the bill.He asked them to look at real dollar savings.Right now everything thrown out goes to the landfill unless i t is physically taken to one of the drop off centers.The recycling would be available in the contract.They should be looking at saving the space in the landfill so that i t lasts another 3 to 4 years after the 8 to 10 years currently projected.He commented there are 5 companies that want to make a competitive bid on the exclusive contract.We need to find out i f i t is cheaper for the residents.If it is more expensive,he will give the city a public apology for being wrong.He believes it will be cheaper in the long run.The contracts are only 5 to 10 years and they are usually renewable. They can make them buy decent trucks to prevent leaking trucks and they can do certain parts of the city on certain days,and they can put in what happens i f the trash in not picked up.Most cities have i t in their contracts that the rates can only be raised 2% or 3% above the Consumer Price Index. Vice Mayor Surra asked if the rate increases could be yearly. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OCTOBER 15,2002 PAGE 13 OF 18 Councilmember Durbala commented i f the Index was 4%and they were allowed 2%,it would be a 6%increase.He does not know if it would keep going higher and higher because they do not have all the information here.He wants to get the information,look at i t and then discuss it.He would like it open to the public so they do not think we are hiding anything.Everyone thinks i t is one company the city is already looking at instead of putting it out to bid.The residents do not understand because the papers have not advised them it is a bid process.All of the bids should be released for the public to see.He would like them to get the information and look at this.He would like to see if it saves the community money and saves the city on transportation as far as the streets.The way the trucks are driven they damage the streets. Mayor Coleman commented he is aware there will be competition for the bid,but he is concerned about the competition after the bid and the service that is provided after the bid is awarded.He asked why other communities are privatizing. Assistant to the City Manager Bryant Powell stated i t is something that can be privatized.Chandler is doing i t because they do not want to do it themselves.They have control,i t is mandated,they have clean up issues,uniformity,a sense of community,and trash trucks and trash containers that are uniform.They also get a competitive rate;i t is the lowest in the valley. Councilmember Dietz asked if they have only one company. Assistant to the City Manager Bryant Powell stated they do. Councilmember Dietz asked if all the cities going to privatization are contracting to one company only. Assistant to the City Manager Bryant have only one company. Powell stated they do. Powell stated that is correct. Councilmember Dietz commented that allows them to distance themselves. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OCTOBER 15,2002 PAGE 14 OF 18 Assistant to the City Manager Bryant Powell stated that is correct.They are getting out of the waste business. Vice Mayor Surra commented Councilmember Dietz has clarified what privatization is -dealing only with one company instead of letting six companies come in and deal with the individual homeowners.I t is privatization when one company gets the entire contract.The city gets control with this method,allowing for code compliance control,recycling control and the exertion of some influence on the pricing due to the volume involved. Assistant to the City Manager Bryant Powell stated i t is a term called economy to scale. Mayor Coleman closed the discussion and called for a motion. Councilmember Durbala MOVED THAT STAFF BE GIVEN THE FOLLOWING DIRECTION REGARDING SOLID WASTE COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL:AN "RFQ",WHICH IS A REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS,AND WHEN STAFF GETS THAT DONE BRING IT BACK TO THE COUNCIL.I'D LIKE TO SEE WHAT THEY COME UP WITH,I WOULD LIKE TO HAVE COSTS FOR RECYCLING,CPUI INDEX ON THERE, PERCENTAGE OF WHAT THAT'S GOING TO BE,TERM OF THE LEASE,HOW MANY VEHICLES THERE WILL BE,AND THE COST OVER A PERIOD OF INITIALLY DOING IT FOR THE LICENSE. Interim City Manager George Hoffman asked if staff could offer other appropriate questions. Councilmember Durbala added AND HAVE STAFF OFFER ANY QUESTIONS THAT IT SEES FIT AND THEN,BEFORE THEY DO THAT, PLEASE SUBMIT IT TO THE COUNCIL,NOT ACTUALLY,YOU CAN SEND IT TO US IN A LETTER AND GIVE US AT LEAST FIVE DAYS TO ADD ANY OTHER COMMENTS THAT THE COUNCIL WISHES TO ADD TO THAT LETTER,OR TO THE PROPOSAL,THE RFQ. Interim City Manager George Hoffman stated they would probably be bringing that back to council in session. Vice Mayor Surra SECONDED THE MOTION. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OCTOBER 15,2002 PAGE 15 OF 18 VOTE:3-4 (Mayor Coleman,Councilmember Urich,Councilmember Eck and Councilmember Milkey voted in opposition.) Councilmember Urich requested her comments be part of the record."BASED ON WHAT CITIZENS HAVE TOLD ME AND WHAT I HEARD TONIGHT,I VOTE NO." The motion failed. 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,NOVEMBER 4,2002,IN THE CITY CONFERENCE ROOM AND CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS,RESPECTIVELY,AND THAT AN EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 6:00 P.M.BE HELD ON TUESDAY,NOVEMBER 5,2002, IN THE CITY CONFERENCE ROOM. Vice Mayor Surra SECONDED THE MOTION. VOTE:Unanimous. The motion carried. INFORMATION AND REPORTS Councilmember Milkey attended the City of Mesa Economic Development Annual Breakfast this morning.He obtained some information that might help the City of Apache Junction.The message was to listen to your constituents and fulfill their needs,allowing the community to grow into what they want. Councilmember Eck attended a meeting at Salt River Project concerning the drought.He is glad to see that the city is striving to set the standard for conserving water.The past four years have been the worst four years for precipitation in the last century.They are holding back a third of their surface water to the valley communities.We will be in serious trouble for water in the next few years. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OCTOBER 15,2002 PAGE 16 OF 18 Vice Mayor Surra reminded everyone that the Arizona Department of Transportation Board is having a meeting in our council chambers on Friday morning.I t is not a public session,but they may have a Call to the Public section.You may learn something about them here.The meeting starts at 9:00 a.m.She suggested those who want to learn what ADOT will do for the city should attend. ADJOURNMENT )Mayor Coleman adjourned the meeting at 8:16 p.m. Consent Agenda Items are as follows: 1.Acceptance of Agenda. 2.Acceptance of Minutes of Regular Meeting of October 1,2002. ACCEPTED THIS 5TH DAY OF NOVEMBER ,2002,BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA. SIGNED AND ATTESTED TO THIS 5TH DAY OF NOVEMBER ,2002. —_TE)k • DOUGLAS CO MAN Mayor ATTEST: KATHLEEN CONNELLY City Clerk REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OCTOBER 15,2002 PAGE 17 OF 18 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 15th day of October,2002.I further certify that the meeting was duly called and held and that a quorum was present. Dated this 23rd day of October,2002. KATHLEEN CONNELLY City Clerk REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OCTOBER 15,2002 PAGE 18 OF 18