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Home My WebLink About2001-06-05 City Council Regular MinutesCITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING JUNE 5,2001 The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Apache Junction. Arizona.was held on June 5,2001,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 Insalaco gave the Invocation. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Councilmember Dietz led the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL Councilmembers Present:Mayor Coleman Vice Mayor Surra Councilmember Dietz Councilmember Durbala Councilmember Eck Councilmember Insalaco Councilmember Urich Staff Present:City Manager Curtis Shook Assistant City Manager George Hoffman City Clerk Kathleen Connelly City Attorney Joel Stern Public Safety Director Robert Warner Library Director Pam Loui Public Works Director Doug Dobson Interim Dev.Svcs.Director John Petroff Community Relations Mgr.Patrick Brenner REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL June 5,2001 PAGE 1 OF 9 Others Present:Multi -Media Producer Matt McNulty Human Resources Manager Sue Stalcup ACCEPTANCE OF CONSENT AGENDA )Vice Mayor Surra MOVED THAT THE CONSENT AGENDA BE ACCEPTED AS PRESENTED;AND THAT WE RECOGNIZE THE OUTSTANDING SERVICE TO THE COMMUNITY BY THE FOLLOWING CITY EMPLOYEES:BUILDING,PLANNING AND ZONING DEPARTMENTS FOR THEIR ASSISTANCE TO A CITIZEN IN DEVELOPING HER PROPERTY;SENIOR WATER MAINTENANCE WORKER HOWARD MCDANIEL AS PUBLIC WORKS EMPLOYEE OF THE FIRST QUARTER OF 2001 FOR HIS OUTSTANDING TEAMWORK EFFORT; MAINTENANCE WORKER III "6"HOYT FOR HIS CUSTOMER SERVICE;CITY CLERK ADMINISTRATION STAFF,CODE ENFORCEMENT STAFF,CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER VENUS CASSELLA,ENGINEERING PLAN REVIEWER DAVID GILLETTE;ENGINEERING ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT THERYN HANSEN,AND CITY ENGINEER RON GRITTMAN FOR THEIR CUSTOMER SERVICE AND ASSISTANCE TO A CITIZEN;PARKS WORKER I I TIM SIZEMORE FOR BEING PARKS & RECREATION EMPLOYEE OF THE FIRST QUARTER OF 2001;MULTI -MEDIA PRODUCER MATTHEW MCNULTY FOR HIS ASSISTANCE WITH THE PAVEMENT MANAGEMENT PRESENTATION; INTERIM DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DIRECTOR JOHN PETROFF AND PERMIT TECHNICAN I I MIKKI FRAZIER FOR THEIR EFFORTS,PAST AND PRESENT,IN HOME PROGRAM GRANTS;AND THAT THE AWARD OF BID FOR PROJECT NO.PR -01-02,SUPERSTITION SHADOWS PARK/PARK AND SKATE PARK IMPROVEMENTS,BE AWARDED TO CARSON CONSTRUCTION,INC.IN THE BASE BID AMOUNT OF $1,263,000,PLUS ALTERNATE 1 IN THE AMOUNT OF $25,000, ALTERNATE 2 IN THE AMOUNT OF $40.000,ALTERNATE 3 IN THE AMOUNT OF $30,000, ALTERNATE 4 IN THE AMOUNT OF $15,000,AND AN ADDITIONAL 5%IN THE AMOUNT OF $68,650 TO BE USED ONLY IN THE EVENT OF UNFORESEEN CHANGE ORDERS.FOR A TOTAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $1,441,650;AND THAT THE AWARD OF BID FOR PROJECT NO.PW 2001-09,MISCELLANEOUS STREET STRIPING,BE AWARDED TO ROAD MARKINGS,INC.IN THE AMOUNT OF $63,460,PLUS AN ADDITIONAL 10%IN THE AMOUNT OF $6,346 TO COVER ANY INCREASE IN PROJECT QUANTITIES,FOR A TOTAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $69,806;AND THAT THE AWARD OF BID FOR PROJECT NO.PW 2001-08,CONSTRUCTION OF CURB, GUTTER,PAVING,STREET LIGHTS AND RELATED IMPROVEMENTS ON WINCHESTER ROAD AND SECOND AVENUE,BE CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF JUNE 19,2001;AND THAT THE AWARD OF BID FOR PROJECT DPS 01-01,COMMUNICATIONS REPEATER RELOCATION AND SYSTEM UPGRADE BE AWARDED TO CREATIVE COMMUNICATIONS IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $52,111.75;AND REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL June 5,2001 PAGE 2 OF 9 THAT AUTHORIZATION BE GIVEN FOR THE MAYOR TO SIGN AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION AND CENTRAL ARIZONA COLLEGE TO PROVIDE A SWORN POLICE OFFICER TO SERVE AS POLICE CORPS TRAINING COORDINATOR AT CENTRAL ARIZONA COLLEGE,PENDING APPROVAL OF THE AGREEMENT BY THE CITY ATTORNEY;AND THAT CHANGE ORDERS FOR PROJECT PW 2000-20,TRAFFIC SIGNAL MODIFICATIONS AND RELATED IMPROVEMENTS AT PHELPS DRIVE AND WEST APACHE TRAIL WITH HAN MAR ENERGY,INC.IN THE AMOUNT OF $37,120.88 BE RATIFIED;AND THAT APPROVAL FOR GLOBAL SETTLEMENT HOMEBUILDERS ASSOCIATION OF CENTRAL ARIZONA V.CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,PCSC CV -000463,BE CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF JUNE 19,2001. Councilmember Urich SECONDED THE MOTION. VOTE:Unanimous. The motion carried. AWARDS,PRESENTATIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS Mayor Coleman presented recently retired city employee Shirley Tapley with a plaque recognizing her years of service to the community. Mayor Coleman presented out -going Councilmember Insalaco with a plaque recognizing his service to the community. City Clerk Kathleen Connelly administered the oaths of office to Mayor -elect Coleman,Councilmember-elect Dietz,Councilmember-elect Eck,and Councilmember-elect Milkey. Mayor, Coleman recognized Chris Udall from Congressman J.D.Hayworth's office, District 7 State Representative Cheryl Chase,Pinal County District 2 Supervisor Sandie Smith and City of Mesa Mayor Keno Hawker as members of the audience.He and the council recognized family members and friends in the audience.Mayor Coleman then recognized former vice mayors Robin Barker and Pat Richmond in the audience. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL June 5,2001 PAGE 3 OF 9 CALL TO THE PUBLIC Mr.Tom Schuelke,1889 S.Palo Verde,Apache Junction,addressed the council regarding how the Town of Fountain Hills rotates the position of vice mayor among all of its councilmembers and how it could be done in Apache Junction. He commented how the cost of Superstition Shadows Park and the skate park have increased from an estimated $750,000 to $2.5 million,and this figure should have been presented as part of the capital facilities plan.He questioned whether other -elements of the plan will be doubled and how they will be funded if that happens.He urged council to consider the interests of all residents and not just special interests when consideringfuture projects.He again commented on his belief that the citys taxes are too high,and provided council with his justification to include his suggestion to implement a city property tax.He commented other municipalities provide funding for open space preservation,mass transit,cultural activities and other items lacking in this city.He is also concerned about the substandard roads,and if the citizens are getting a good value for their tax dollars.He urged the council to consider fair and equitable collection of tax revenues and maximization of value received for the tax revenues collected to be the major themes of this council. Mr.Elliott Fisher,547 E.Quail,Apache Junction,Greater Apache Junction Association for Effective Government,addressed the 'council regarding the comments made at the last meeting regarding the past election.He commented his statement was taken -out of context,that the city attorney is protecting the rights of an private individual,that he cannot get his initiatives and referendums put through because he does not follow the laws governing them, and that this private individual went to court and got an illegal order from the court for a recount.He stated this is about following the law. Councilmember Eck commented a statement had been made that the capital facilities plan was not in the interest of all the residents.He believes i f that person had lived here and put as much work into the plan as the residents of the community had done and lived here at that time and gave that input,he would realize that his statement is false.The plan is in the best interest of all of the residents of the community. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT None. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL June 5,2001 PAGE 4 OF 9 PUBLIC HEARINGS None. OLD BUSINESS None. NEW BUSINESS NOMINATION AND SELECTION OF VICE MAYOR ) )Mayor Coleman called for a motion to open the nominations for vice mayor. OPEN THE NOMINATIONS. MOTION. VOTE:Unanimous. The motion carried. Councilmember Durbala MOVED THAT WE Councilmember Orich SECONDED THE Mayor Coleman opened the nominations for vice mayor and nominated Anne Surra.He asked for any other nominations. Councilmember Durbala nominated R.E. Eck for vice mayor. Mayor Coleman asked for any other nominations for vice mayor three more times.There being no more nominations, he called for a motion to close the nominations. Councilmember Dietz MOVED WE CLOSE THE NOMINATIONS FOR VICE MAYOR. Councilmember Eck SECONDED THE MOTION. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL June 5,2001 PAGE 5 OF 9 VOTE:Unanimous. The motion carried. Mayor Coleman stated the nominees would be considered in the order of their nomination. City Clerk Kathleen Connelly stated this would be a roll call vote on the nomination of Anne Surra for vice mayor. VOTE:5-2 (Councilmembers Durbala and Urich voted in opposition. Councilmember. Urich stated in her opinion,in the best interest of her constituents,and her conscience,she voted no.) Vice Mayor Surra stated her comment is in the best interest of this community:she is very happy to serve as the vice mayor of this community.She thinks that everybody out there knows that she has no personal agenda and that she likes representing all of them wherever she goes. DESIGNATION OF CITY COUNCIL CHECK SIGNATORIES )City Clerk Kathleen Connelly briefed the council on the item.I t is a formality whenever there is a change in the members of the council.The two council signatories have been the mayor and the vice mayor in the past,but i t is the council's option.She is the third signatory. Mayor Coleman called for discussion on the item.There being no discussion,he called for a motion. Councilmemberturbala MOVED THAT THE MAYOR AND VICE MAYOR BE THE SIGNATORIES FOR THE COUNCIL. Councilmember Dietz SECONDED THE MOTION. VOTE:Unanimous. The motion carried. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL June 5,2001 PAGE 6 OF 9 COUNCIL DIRECTION TO STAFF ON ANY OF THE ABOVE LISTED AGENDA ITEMS None. COUNCIL DIRECTION TO STAFF ON OTHER PROPOSED LEGISLATION OR ACTIONS None. SELECTION OF MEETING DATES,TIMES,LOCATIONS,AND PURPOSES EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 6:00 P.M.AND MONDAY,JUNE 18,2001,IN THE CITY RESPECTIVELY; AND THAT AN EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 6: IN THE CITY CONFERENCE ROOM. Councilmember Dietz MOVED THAT AN WORK SESSION AT 7:00 P.M.BE HELD ON CONFERENCE ROOM AND CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 00 P.M.BE HELD ON TUESDAY,JUNE 19,2001 Councilmember Eck SECONDED THE MOTION. VOTE:Unanimous. The motion carried. INFORMATION AND REPORTS Mayor Coleman announced there would be a reception following the meeting in the City Conference Room. ADJOURNMENT )Mayor Coleman adjourned the meeting at 7:37 p.m. Consent Agenda Items are as follows: 1.Acceptance of Agenda. 2.Acceptance of Minutes of Regular Meeting of May, 15,2001. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL June 5,2001 PAGE 7 OF 9 3.Recognition of Outstanding Service to the Community by City Employees. Employees receiving recognition are:Development Services staff:Howard McDonald (WU employee);Robert "B"Hoyt:City Clerk's (Administration) staff;Linda Zwiezyn:Venus Cassella;Dave Gillette:Theryn Hansen;Ron Grittman:Tim Sizemore;Matthew McNulty:John Petroff:and Mikki Frazier. 4.Award of Bid for Project No.PR 01-02,"Superstition Shadows Park/Park and Skate Park Improvements"to Carson Construction,Inc.for a total amount of $1,441.650.00. 5.Award of Bid for PW 2001-09,Miscellaneous Street Striping,to Road Markings,Inc.for a total amount not to exceed $69,806.00. 6.Award of Bid for PW 2001-08,Construction of Curb,Gutter,Paving,Street Lights and Related Improvements on Winchester Road and Second Avenue to Wilson Concrete Inc.for a total amount not to exceed $120,716.70. 7.Award of Bid for DPS 01-01,Communications Repeater Relocation and System Upgrade to Creative Communications for a total amount not to exceed $52,111.75. 8.Authorization for Mayor to sign an Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) between the City of Apache Junction and Central Arizona College upon approval by the City Attorney.This IGA provides for a sworn Police Officer to serve as Police Corps Training Coordinator for Central Arizona College. 9..Ratification of Change Orders on Project PW 2000-20,Traffic Signal Modifications and related improvements at Phelps Drive and West Apache Trail with Han Mar Energy,Inc.in the amount of $37.120.88. 10.Approval of Global Settlement Homebuilders Association of Central Arizona v.City of Apache Junction,PCSC CV -000463. ACCEPTED THIS 19TH DAY OF JUNE ,2001,BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA. SIGNED AND ATTESTED TO THIS 19TH REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL June 5,2001 PAGE 8 OF 9 DAY OF JUNE ,2001. ATTEST: KATHLEEN -CONNELLY City Clerk DOUGLAS COLEMAN Mayor CITY COUNCIL MINUTES CERTIFICATION hereby .certify that the foregoing minutes are a true and correct -copy of the minutes of the regular meeting of the city Council of the City of Apache Junction,Arizona,held on the 5th day of June:,2001."further certify that the meeting was duly caIled-and'held.and that a quorum was present. Dated this 6th day of June,2001. KATHLEEN CONNELLY City Clerk REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL June 5,2001 PAGE 9 OF 9