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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2000-07-18 City Council Regular MinutesCITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING JULY 18,2000 The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Apache Junction, Arizona,was held on July 18,2000,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 Vice Mayor Surra 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 City Engineer Ron Grittman Parks & Recreation Director Jeff Bell Library Director Pam Loul REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL JULY 18,2000 PAGE 1 OF 21 Others Present: Development Svcs.Director Glen Van Nimwegen Lieutenant Brian Duncan Public Works Manager Peter Plante MIS Manager Spencer Paden Associate Planner Paul Michaud Dev.Svcs.Admin.Secretary Jackie LeCount 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 EMPLOYEES:PARKS &RECREATION EMPLOYEE JAMES ANDERSON;PARKS SUPERINTENDENT NICK BLAKE;PARKS SUPERVISOR KEITH GRAVES;RECREATION COORDINATOR LIZ LANGENBACH;PARKS & RECREATION EMPLOYEE AARON MCDONALD;RECREATION COORDINATOR JAY REYNOLDS;PARKS & RECREATION EMPLOYEE JIM WALL:PUBLIC WORKS EMPLOYEE DARRELL FLIPPO;PUBLIC WORKS EMPLOYEE TOM TENNANT;OFFICER JOE SHIKANY;AND THAT THE AWARD OF BID FOR CITYSCAPE/CITIZEN MAGAZINE FOR FY 2000-01 BE AWARDED TO THE MESA TRIBUNE IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $22,000 AND THAT AUTHORIZATION BE GIVEN FOR THE MAYOR TO SIGN THE AGREEMENT;AND THAT THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN SENTINEL TECHNOLOGIES,INC. AND THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION FOR NETWORK/AUTOMATION CONSULTING BE APPROVED IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $23.250 AND THAT AUTHORIZATION BE GIVEN TO THE MAYOR TO SIGN THE AGREEMENT:AND THAT THE AWARD OF BID FOR PROJECT NO.PW 2000-16,PAVING MATERIALS,BE AWARDED TO MESA MATERIALS,INC.IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $27.67 PER TON FOR 1/2" ASPHALT CONCRETE,$28.24 PER TON FOR 3/8"ASPHALT CONCRETE,$27,40 PER TON FOR ASPHALT CONCRETE,AND $49.81 PER TON FOR COLD MIX;AND THAT THE AWARD OF BID FOR PROJECT NO.PW 2000-20,CONSTRUCTION OF TRAFFIC SIGNAL MODIFICATIONS AND RELATED IMPROVEMENTS AT PHELPS DRIVE AND WEST APACHE TRAIL,BE AWARDED TO HAN MAR ENERGY,INC.FOR THE BASE BID OF $91,339.00, ALTERNATE 1 BID FOR $21,072.10,AND ALTERNATE 2 BID FOR $26,435.25,FOR A TOTAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $138,846.35;AND REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL JULY 18,2000 PAGE 2 OF 21 THAT ALL BIDS FOR PROJECT NO.PW 2000-13,FUEL,BE REJECTED BECAUSE OF VENDOR CONFUSION REGARDING THE SPECIFICATIONS;AND THAT THE BID FOR PROJECT NO.PW 2000-19,STRIPING MATERIALS,BE REJECTED BECAUSE OF INSUFFICIENT BIDS;AND THAT THE RECEIPT OF THE ANNUAL REPORT OF THE APACHE JUNCTION PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES FOR P1 1999-2000 BE ACKNOWLEDGED;AND THAT THE TOWN OF FLORENCE V.PINAL COUNTY LITIGATION SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN PINAL COUNTY AND THE PINAL COUNTY CITIES AND TOWNS FOR EXCISE TAX LITIGATION BE APPROVED AND THAT AUTHORIZATION BE GIVEN TO THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT AND THAT STAFF BE DIRECTED TO TAKE ALL NECESSARY STEPS TO PROCESS THE AGREEMENT,BE APPROVED. Councilmember Eck asked if there were not enough bidders on the striping materials. Public Works Manager Peter Plante stated they only received one bid;he did not know if it was competitive. Councilmember Urich SECONDED THE MOTION. VOTE:Unanimous. The motion carried. AWARDS,PRESENTATIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS Mayor Coleman presented a Distinguished Citizen Award to Martie Hooten for her bravery in pulling a man from a burning vehicle and saving his life.Diane Perkins was not in attendance to receive an identical award for her assistance in this act.Mayor Coleman commented it would be presented to her at a later date or staff would make sure she received it. Mayor Coleman presented a recognition plaque to Jackie LeCount honoring her for over 20 years of city service.She has recently retired from the city. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL JULY 18,2000 PAGE 3 OF 21 CALL TO THE PUBLIC Mr.Tom Schuelke,1889 S.Palo Verde,Apache Junction,addressed the council. He commented he had asked the council to eliminate the tax on residential year-round rentals;he did not ask to eliminate the tax on commercial leases. He commented it may be fair to eliminate the latter if it affects owner- occupied businesses.He complimented the council for trying to tax businesses fairly and for their concern over the fair taxing of lighting districts.He again requested a study to determine if seasonal rentals are paying their fair share.He encouraged the use of a property tax to better balance the year- round versus seasonal inequities.He again stated the council should consider repealing the food tax in the future.He estimated the renters pay an estimated 40% more in local sales tax then homeowners.He urged the council to look at the five-year budget he had prepared to determine that the rental tax could be repealed.He commented he is against cities lobbying;public funds should not be used regarding redistricting.He urged the council to wait until after the election to address the issue.He commented the lost revenue on manufactured housing could be overcome by repealing the manufactured housing exemption in the city tax code. City Attorney Joel Stern explained the new open meeting law recently enacted. He commented any member of the council could respond to any criticism made tonight. Councilmember Eck asked if that was for both the criticism of an issue or the criticism of a member. City Attorney Joel Stern stated the law only says criticism. Councilmember Eck asked if that could then be an issue. City Attorney Joel Stern stated he would interpret it that way. Mayor Coleman asked if there were any councilmembers who wished to speak. Councilmember Eck commented he does not see where i t costs a renter 40% more to live here than a homeowner.He added whereas Mesa voted out their food tax in May,and in July they raised costs for water,wastewater and gas by 3%. The difference is being made up in utilities. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL JULY 18,2000 PAGE 4 OF 21 CITY MANAGER'S REPORT City Manager Curtis Shook introduced the new city engineer,Ron Grittman.He was previously the city engineer in Chino Valley and Flagstaff. PUBLIC HEARINGS APPLICATION FOR A LOCATION TRANSFER, CORPORATION,SERIES 9 LIQUOR LICENSE FOR OCSO DRUG #9315 )City Clerk Kathleen Connelly briefed the council on the item.This is for a new location at the northwest corner of Southern and Ironwood.The applicant was in attendance to answer any questions. Mr.Nicholas Guttilla,the attorney for Osco Food of Texas,commented he was there to answer any questions the council might have. Vice Mayor Surra asked if the areas checked in the application regarding compliance for pending law citations had been clarified or dismissed. Mr.Nicholas Guttilla stated there is one pending at the Osco in Glendale,one pending for the Osco in Chandler, and he is appearing before the liquor department compliance officer tomorrow regarding those two items. infractions were for. were for sales to minors. license had ever been rejected or denied. Vice Mayor Surra asked what the Mr.Nicholas Guttilla stated they Vice Mayor Surra asked if any Mr.Nicholas Guttilla stated they have never had a liquor license rejected or denied,but the liquor board has REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL JULY 18,2000 PAGE 5 OF 21 implemented a procedure that if any licensee has three citations within a 12- month period,no matter the number of licenses for that licensee,and Osco has 84,they are required to appear before the liquor board to show why they are qualified,capable and reliable to have a license.He is scheduled to appear before them on September 7. Vice Mayor Surra asked if they have a similar problem in other states. Mr.Nicholas Guttilla stated they have over 1,000 licenses in 30 states;he does not have any knowledge of what infractions they may have had in the other states. Vice Mayor Surra asked if they are coming up with a plan to prevent future sales to minors. Mr.Nicholas Guttilla stated they have an extensive plan they have implemented and continue to modify.They currently have a zero tolerance.An employee is immediately terminated with their first violation.If the manager failed to properly train the employee, the manager is suspended for 7 days without pay.If it occurs a second time with that manager,the manager is fired.They give training and have some innovative ideas. Vice Mayor Surra asked what security measures they have for the alcohol. Mr.Nicholas Guttilla stated they do not have a problem with theft like a convenience market does. Vice Mayor Surra asked if he believed the problem was a result of employees not checking identification. Mr.Nicholas Guttilla stated that is correct.The last one was a 65 -year -old woman who had been trained,sold to someone underage,and she lost her job. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL JULY 18,2000 PAGE 6 OF 21 Councilmember Urich commented they also had a sale to an intoxicated person besides the 16 sales to minors.She asked what their plan would be to prevent that in the future. Mr.Nicholas Guttilla commented he did not believe i t is one of the Arizona Oscos.There is a techniques of alcohol management training program that has been certified by the state liquor department.Included as part of that training is how to recognize and question intoxicated people.All the managers and any clerk dealing with spirituous liquor receives the basic training from the state,and every manager receives the management and basic. Councilmember Urich commented two of the district managers have had driving under the influence charges against them.Those charges were in 1976,1980 and 1982.She understood there was a possible case pending on Eugene Mlenar. Mr.Nicholas Guttilla stated they disclose every violation that occurred from the beginning to the end. Anything that occurred before 1990 is not relevant to their application as far as the liquor board is concerned.Felonies are only considered five years back. Councilmember Urich commented she was talking about one that is not on the application that may still be pending. Mr.Nicholas Guttilla stated he was not aware of any. Councilmember Urich commented she found i t interesting that two of the district managers would have driving under influence charges against them. Mr.Nicholas Guttilla commented who knows what they were doing twenty years ago. Councilmember Urich stated one is not quite twenty years ago. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL JULY 18,2000 PAGE 7 OF 21 Mr.Nicholas Guttilla stated i t is eighteen years ago. Councilmember Urich asked i f everything was on the application that he was aware of. Mr.Nicholas Guttilla stated that is correct. Councilmember Urich commented she had been told that something had been left off. Mr.Nicholas Guttilla stated anything that they had at the time they filed the application was included. Councilmember Urich asked Lieutenant Duncan if he had any additional information on this application. Lieutenant Duncan stated Mr.Mlenar has a felony driving under the influence warrant out of West Mesa Justice Court. recent. i t is still pending. nothing about the warrant. provided with a copy. Councilmember Urich asked if it was Lieutenant Duncan stated i t is and Mr.Nicholas Guttilla stated he knew Lieutenant Duncan stated he would be Mr.Nicholas Guttilla commented that the corporation would be very interested to hear about this. Councilmember Urich asked if he had been aware of the warrant. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL JULY 18,2000 PAGE 8 OF 21 Mr.Nicholas Guttilla stated he was not. Lieutenant Duncan stated he had called the court today and i t has not been taken care of as of yet. would look into it tomorrow. local store had ever been cited. Mr.Nicholas Guttilla stated he Councilmember Durbala asked if the City Clerk Kathleen Connelly stated the city would not receive any notice of that from the liquor board. Councilmember Durbala asked if there was any knowledge of employees from our liquor store that had ever been cited for selling to minors. Lieutenant Duncan stated he has never heard of Osco being cited in this town. Councilmember Durbala commented that i t appears the people here have received very good training and they will probably be the ones moving to the new store.He does not see a big problem; those things will happen occasionally with that many liquor licenses.He asked if all of the people go through training. Mr.Nicholas Guttilla stated they do.They get trained again every two years. Vice Mayor Surra commented their policies and philosophy are reassuring.Their community likes to see zero tolerance. Mayor Coleman opened the public hearing on the item. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL JULY 18,2000 PAGE 9 OF 21 Mr.Tom Schuelke,1889 S.Palo Verde,Apache Junction,addressed the council.He urged the council not to approve the liquor license due to its close proximity to the schools.He questioned whether Osco was trying to tempt high schoolers.He stated council should consider not letting Osco sell liquor anywhere in the city due to their history of selling liquor to minors.He encouraged Osco to make this a no liquor site due to its being near the schools and point liquor purchasers to their other site in the city.He encouraged the council to not recommend a renewal of the liquor license across the street for Diamond Shamrock if one has already been issued.He is concerned about too many liquor outlets being near the future city park. Mayor Coleman closed the public hearing with no one else wishing to speak.He reopened the item to council discussion.There being no further discussion,he called for a motion. Councilmember Insalaco MOVED THAT THE APPLICATION FOR A LOCATION TRANSFER,CORPORATION,SERIES 9 LIQUOR LICENSE SUBMITTED FOR OSCO DRUG #9315 BE RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL TO THE ARIZONA STATE DEPARMENT OF LIQUOR LICENSES AND CONTROL. Councilmember Durbala SECONDED THE MOTION. VOTE:6-1.(Councilmember Urich voted in opposition.) The motion carried. VOTE:Unanimous. The motion carried. PROPOSED RESOLUTION NO.00-18,DECLARING THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION PUBLIC LIBRARY POLICIES AS A PUBLIC RECORD;PROPOSED RESOLUTION NO.1131,ADOPTING BY REFERENCE THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION PUBLIC LIBRARY POLICIES REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL JULY 18,2000 PAGE 10 OF 21 )Library Director Pam Loui briefed the council on the item.The library policies were modified to conform with state statutes on internet policies.In addition,staff recommended increasing the number of items per library card,increased the entertainment video use,and the total number per household was increased to 6 per time. They also eliminated a sentence defining what a video collection contains. Mayor Coleman opened the public hearing on the two items.There being no one wishing to speak,he closed the public hearing on the items and called for any discussion by the council. There being no discussion,he called for a motion. Vice Mayor Surra MOVED THAT RESOLUTION NO.00-18,A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA,DECLARING AS A PUBLIC RECORD THAT CERTAIN DOCUMENT FILED WITH THE CITY CLERK AND ENTITLED "CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION PUBLIC LIBRARY POLICIES",BE APPROVED. Councilmember Dietz SECONDED THE MOTION. VOTE:Unanimous. The motion carried. Vice Mayor Surra MOVED THAT ORDINANCE NO.1131 BE READ BY TITLE ONLY AND THE READING OF THE ENTIRE ORDINANCE BE WAIVED. Councilmember Dietz SECONDED THE MOTION. VOTE:Unanimous. The motion carried. City Clerk Kathleen Connelly read the ordinance by title only. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL JULY 18,2000 PAGE 11 OF 21 Vice Mayor Surra MOVED THAT ORDINANCE NO.1131,AS READ BY THE CITY CLERK,BE APPROVED AND ADOPTED. Councilmember Dietz SECONDED THE MOTION. VOTE:Unanimous. The motion carried. OLD BUSINESS None. NEW BUSINESS ACCEPTANCE OF HUMAN SERVICES FUNDING RECOMMENDATIONS FOR FY 2000-01 AND DIRECTION TO PREPARE CONTRACTS FOR AGENCY SERVICES )City Clerk Kathleen Connelly briefed the council on the item.The commission has made the following recommendations:Apache Junction Reach Out,$15,000;Boys and Girls Club of Apache Junction,$17,000;Community Action Human Resources Agency,$12,000; Mesa Senior Services,$20,000;and Superstition Mountain Mental Health Center, $16,000,with $3,000 for the Human Services Network Information.The services must be used for city residents,and it must be done in the form of a contract. Mayor Coleman opened the item to council discussion. Councilmember Eck asked if the Little League was not on the list as they are given the use of fields and lights. City Clerk Kathleen Connelly stated that has been correct in the past,but they did not file a request this year. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL JULY 18,2000 PAGE 12 OF 21 Mayor Coleman closed the discussion and called for a motion. Councilmember Durbala MOVED THAT THE RECOMMENDATIONS FROM THE HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES FUNDING FOR FY 2000-01 BE ACCEPTED AND THAT SERVICE CONTRACTS REFLECTING THE REQUIREMENTS OF ORDINANCE NO.659,THE RECOMMENDATIONS FOR THE COMMISSION AND OTHER APPLICABLE REQUIREMENTS BE RETURNED FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION IN CONJUNCTION WITH FINAL BUDGET ADOPTION. Councilmember Urich SECONDED THE MOTION. VOTE:Unanimous. The motion carried. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTIONS PROPOSED FOR SUBMITTAL TO THE LEAGUE OF ARIZIONA CITIES AND TOWNS RESOLUTIONS COMMITTEE )Councilmember Durbala asked i f they wanted to submit number one. City Clerk Kathleeen Connelly stated they believe this one could be well received,especially if the redistricting committee does the redistricting. Councilmember Durbala asked if the one for delaying the widening of the highway should be discussed under direction to staff. City Manager Curtis Shook commented it would be more appropriately brought up at Maricopa Association of Governments. Councilmember Durbala commented he believed a letter regarding that should be discussed under direction to staff. He would like to see the resolution on redistricting forwarded to the resolutions committee.The way the current districts are drawn,the city REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL JULY 18,2000 PAGE 13 OF 21 really has no representation whatsoever.The last redistricting appeared to be purely political. City Clerk Kathleen Connelly stated Cathy Connolly from the League suggested wording i t so that i t could be used either by the independent commission or the legislature,depending on what happens with the voter initiative. Vice Mayor Surra commented she did not see how districting could be non-political. Mayor Coleman asked if Cathy Connelly had commented on the street light district assessment resolution. City Clerk Kathleen Connelly stated the counties would have to set up a new method of collection for assessments. The costs for doing so would probably be passed on to the cities and towns. Councilmember Dietz commented there appears to be no other way to do it. City Clerk Kathleen Connelly stated it would take a statutory change with another alternative put in. Councilmember Dietz commented i t would remain an unfair process.The people with the more expensive homes will pay for the majority of the street light assessments. City Clerk Kathleen Connelly commented they might not have a share of the street light. Vice Mayor Surra suggested this be brought back to council as an issue and then forward the issue to the counties. City Attorney Joel Stern stated this could be discussed at direction to staff later. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL JULY 18,2000 PAGE 14 OF 21 City Clerk Kathleen Connelly asked if they were going with the recommended language for number one. Councilmember Durbala stated that is correct. City Clerk Kathleen Connelly recommended that they put that on the form and send it to the League. Mayor Coleman closed the discussion and called for a motion. Councilmember Durbala MOVED THAT THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION BE PROPOSED FOR SUBMITTAL TO THE LEAGUE OF ARIZONA CITIES AND TOWNS RESOLUTIONS COMMITTEE:DEALING WITH THE LEGISLATIVE DISTRICTS, URGING THAT IN THE REDRAWING OF LEGISLATIVE DISTRICTS,THAT THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF SMALL COMMUNITIES BE CONTAINED WITHIN A SINGLE LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT. Councilmember Dietz SECONDED THE MOTION. VOTE:Unanimous. The motion carried. COUNCIL DIRECTION TO STAFF ON ANY OF THE ABOVE LISTED AGENDA ITEMS Councilmember Durbala WOULD LIKE STAFF TO POSSIBLY COME UP WITH A LETTER FOR THE WIDENING OF HIGHWAY 60,SINCE THAT IS A REGIONAL ISSUE;AND ASK THAT THE RED MOUNTAIN FREEWAY BE COMPLETED BEFORE THEY START CONSTRUCTION ON HIGHWAY 60 DUE TO THE POLLUTION PROBLEM THAT IT WILL CAUSE,THE HIGHER TRAFFIC CONGESTION FOR THE EAST VALLEY,AND ALSO THE MUCH GREATER POSSIBILITIES OF ACCIDENTS ON THE ARTERIAL STREETS IN MESA,CHANDLER AND GILBERT BY NOT HAVING THAT COMPLETED IN TIME,BEFORE THEY START TEARING UP 60 AND PUTTING IT DOWN TO ONE LANE OR TWO LANES OF TRAFFIC.IT MIGHT BE BETTER POSSIBLY GOING TO MARICOPA ASSOCIATION OF GOVERMENTS FOR THAT. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL JULY 18,2000 PAGE 15 OF 21 Vice Mayor Surra suggested sending a copy to the Arizona Department of Transportation. Councilmember Durbala CONTINUED WITH A COPY TO ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION. Mayor Coleman asked what the time frame was for the Red Mountain Freeway. Councilmember Durbala stated i t is to be completed in 2006. City Clerk Kathleen Connelly stated they are doing the section from Country Club to Gilbert Road at this time.They are still working on the acquisition of right-of-way. Vice Mayor Surra suggested the letter make this a possible suggestion rather than a demand. Mayor Coleman asked if his original statement was in the form of a motion. Councilmember Durbala thought there were others who wanted to give direction. Vice Mayor Surra stated those would be separate. Councilmember Durbala commented his first statement would therefore be in the form of a motion. Councilmember Dietz SECONDED THE MOTION. VOTE:Unanimous. The motion carried. Councilmember Dietz DIRECTED STAFF TO GET WITH THE COUNTY OR TO LOOK AT THE POSSIBLITY OF SEEING IF THERE IS SOMEWAY THAT WE CAN RESTRUCTURE THE LIGHTING DISTRICTS TO MAKE IT FAIR AND EQUITABLE TO EVERYONE IN THE COMMUNITY. Vice Mayor Surra SECONDED THE MOTION. VOTE:Unanimous. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL JULY 18,2000 PAGE 16 OF 21 The motion carried. Councilmember Durbala asked if additional direction needed to be given regarding the tax code amendments. City Clerk Kathleen Connelly stated Cathy Connolly from the League will be taking that to the Unified Audit Committee to see if it can be put on their next agenda. COUNCIL DIRECTION TO STAFF ON PROPOSED LEGISLATION OR ACTION DIRECTION TO STAFF ON LETTER OF SUPPORT FOR PINAL COUNTY REGARDING THE PROPOSED HIGHWAY 60 BYPASS )There was general discussion by council and staff as to whether this item had already received direction.I t was determined i t had only been heard at a work session. Mayor Coleman commented he thought they should direct staff to draft a letter similar to the sample letter provided. Councilmember Dietz agreed. Mayor Coleman closed the discussion and called for a motion. Councilmember Durbala MOVED THAT THE STATEMENT OF THE MAYOR GIVING DIRECTION TO SIGN THE LETTER OF SUPPORT FOR PINAL COUNTY REGARDING THE PROPOSED HIGHWAY 60 BYPASS AS LISTED IN OUR PACKETS. Councilmember Dietz SECONDED THE MOTION. Vice Mayor Surra commented she would like to change the wording so that i t is more specific to Apache Junction. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL JULY 18,2000 PAGE 17 OF 21 Councilmember Durbala commented the mayor could write the letter. Vice Mayor Surra suggested it be with the assistance of the city clerk and city manager. Councilmember Durbala AMENDED HIS MOTION TO DIRECT STAFF TO WRITE THE LETTER AND GIVE IT TO THE MAYOR TO SIGN. Councilmember Dietz SECONDED THE MOTION. VOTE:Unanimous. The motion carried. DIRECTION TO STAFF ON PROCESS FOR CHOOSING NEW NAME FOR NEW CITY PARK )Councilmember Eck had received telephone calls from concerned citizens about the future park on the south side being possibly named Southside Park.He requested Jeff Bell address the issue as he has been involved with the naming of parks in the past. Parks and Recreation Director Jeff Bell stated they have named parks in the past with the assistance of students in the school district.He suggested having a park -naming contest at the Desert Shadows Middle School during their lunchtime activities.He would like to wait until the master plan is completed. Councilmember Eck commented it was a good idea. Parks and Recreation Director Jeff Bell stated they are open to any suggestions,and they will continue to use the assistance of the parks board. Councilmember Eck MOVED THAT THE FOLLOWING DIRECTION BE GIVEN TO STAFF REGARDING THE PROCESS FOR CHOOSING A NAME FOR THE NEW CITY PARK:THAT WE ALLOW STAFF TO FOLLOW THE PAST PROCESS AS REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL JULY 18,2000 PAGE 18 OF 21 FAR AS USING THE PARK NAMING POLICY,AND GIVEN THE ADEQUATE TIME FOR THE MASTER PLAN TO BE FINAL BEFORE THAT PART,BEFORE THEY START THAT PROCESS. Councilmember Insalaco SECONDED THE MOTION. VOTE:Unanimous. The motion carried. SELECTION OF MEETING DATES,TIMES,LOCATIONS,AND PURPOSES Councilmember Dietz MOVED THAT AN EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 6:00 P.M.AND WORK SESSION AT 7:00 P.M.BE HELD ON MONDAY,JULY 31,2000,IN THE CITY CONFERENCE ROOM AND CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS RESPECTIVELY:AND THAT AN EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 6:00 P.M.BE HELD ON TUESDAY,AUGUST 1,2000,IN THE CITY CONFERENCE ROOM. Vice Mayor Surra SECONDED THE MOTION. VOTE:Unanimous. The motion carried. INFORMATION AND REPORTS Councilmember Durbala commented every city that has gone through the internship program he is attending has had outstanding success in understanding the growing smarter legislation. ADJOURNMENT )Mayor Coleman adjourned the meeting at 8:05 p.m. Consent Agenda Items are as follows: REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL JULY 18,2000 PAGE 19 OF 21 1.Acceptance of Agenda. 2.Acceptance of Minutes of Regular Meeting of June 20,2000. 3.Recognition of Outstanding Service to the Community by City Employees. Employees receiving recognition are:James Anderson;Nick Blake;Keith Graves;Liz Langenbach;Aaron McDonald;Jay Reynolds:Jim Wall;Darrell Flippo;Tom Tennant and Joe Shikany. 4.Approval of bid award for Cityscape/Citizen Magazine for FY 2000-01 to the Mesa Tribune in an amount not to exceed $22,000 and authorization for Mayor to execute agreement. 5.Approval of Professional Services Agreement with Sentinel Technologies, Inc.for Network/Automation Consulting not to exceed $23,250 and authorization for Mayor to execute agreement. 6.Approval of bid award for Project No.PW 2000-16,Paving Materials,to Mesa Materials,Inc.for FY 2000-2001. 7.Approval of bid award for Project No.PW 2000-20,Construction of Traffic Signal Modifications and Related Improvements at Phelps Drive and West Apache Trail,to Han Mar Energy,Inc.in the amount of $138,846.35. 8.Approval to reject all bids for Project No.PW 2000-13,Fuel,because of vendor confusion regarding the specifications. 9.Approval to reject bid for Project No.PW 2000-19,Striping Materials, because of insufficient bids. 10.Acknowledge Receipt of the Annual Report of the Apache Junction Public Library Board of Trustees for FY 1999-2000. 11.Approval of Town of Florence v.Pinal County Litigation Settlement Agreement and authorization for Mayor to execute agreement and staff to take all necessary steps to process agreement. ACCEPTED THIS 1ST DAY OF AUGUST ,2000,BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL JULY 18,2000 PAGE 20 OF 21 SIGNED AND ATTESTED TO THIS 1ST DAY OF AUGUST ,2000. ATTEST: KATHLEEN CONNELLY City Clerk DOUGLAS CpLEMAN 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 18th day of July,2000.I further certify that the meeting was duly called and held and that a quorum was present. Dated this 25th day of July,2000. KATHLEEN CONNELLY City Clerk REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL JULY 18,2000 PAGE 21 OF 21