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Home My WebLink About2016-03-01 City Council Regular MinutesCITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MARCH 1, 2016 The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Apache Junction, Arizona, was held on March 1, 2016, at the Apache Junction City Council Chambers pursuant to the notice required by law. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Insalaco called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. INVOCATION Councilmember Wilson gave the Invocation. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Councilmember Rizzi led the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL Councilmembers Present:Mayor Insalaco Vice Mayor Barker (telephonically as of 7:05 p.m.) Staff Present: Councilmember Evans Councilmember Rizzi Councilmember Serdy Councilmember Waldron Councilmember Wilson City Manager Bryant Powell Assistant City Manager Matt Busby City Clerk Kathleen Connelly City Attorney Joel Stern Public Safety Director Tom Kelly Parks and Recreation Director Jeff Bell Development Services Director Larry Kirch Others Present:Park Ranger Supervisor Kelly Martin Tax Processing Clerk Dana Martin REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL MARCH 1, 2016 PAGE 1 OF 9 Recreation Superintendent Liz Langenbach Human Resources Director Liz Riley Public Information Officer Al Bravo Economic Development Administrator Janine Solley ACCEPTANCE OF CONSENT AGENDA )Councilmember Waldron MOVED THAT THE CONSENT AGENDA BE ACCEPTED AS PRESENTED. Councilmember Rizzi SECONDED THE MOTION. VOTE:Unanimous. The motion carried. AWARDS, PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS None. ANNOUNCEMENT OF CURRENT EVENTS Councilmember Wilson commented they had over 8,000 people come through the gates at Lost Dutchman Days on Saturday.They had beautiful weather the entire time. Councilmember Evans commented they had the first meeting last night at Central Arizona College concerning the Arizona State University students who are preparing a document for the city on the vision for the city.It was very well attended by residents and almost the entire council made it.It was a good evening with a lot of good ideas. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT City Manager Bryant Powell stated they just got word that the vice mayor is calling in to listen. He commented on staff's participation during the Veterans Day Parade, the Festival of the Superstitions, the Holiday Light Parade, the Lost Dutchman Marathon and Lost Dutchman Days, REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL MARCH 1, 2016 PAGE 2 OF 9 working on bringing new events to the city and work on the downtown park. Mayor Insalaco commented he and Councilmember Waldron had a meeting with Senator John McCain and all the tribal leaders over the Indian gaming.They talked to the president and governor of Gila River and Salt River and both want to be in the Veterans Day Parade next year.That will make it colorful. City Manager Bryant Powell stated that is wonderful. PUBLIC HEARINGS None. OLD BUSINESS None. NEW BUSINESS PRESENTATION AND DISCUSSION ON AMENDMENTS TO THE INTERNATIONAL CITY MANAGER ASSOCIATION 401(A) RETIREMENT PLAN )Human Resources Director Liz Riley briefed the council on the item. Councilmember Waldron asked if there are any major changes from last time. Human Resources Director Liz Riley stated there are not.It is just a formal thing the Internal Revenue Service wants to have on file. City Attorney Joel Stern stated originally they could have loans; they could take that out of the retirement funds.The Internal Revenue Service states they cannot do that anymore for this particular plan. That was the only big one.They added some new language under the Economic Recovery Act.There were not a lot of changes. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL MARCH 1, 2016 PAGE 3 OF 9 Human Resources Director Liz Riley stated they did not change the spirit. This was a discussion item only.Mayor Insalaco closed the discussion with no further comments and moved on to the next item. PINAL COUNTY INTERGOVERNMENAL AGREEMENT FOR ELECTION SERVICES FOR THE AUGUST PRIMARY ELECTION'AND, IF NECESSARY, THE NOVEMBER GENERAL ELECTION )City Clerk Kathleen Connelly briefed the council on the item. Mayor Insalaco asked if the board workers would be chosen by the board of supervisors. City Clerk Kathleen Connelly stated the political parties get to .designate representatives on the election boards.She continued with her briefing. Mayor Insalaco asked how many .polling places theycould have. City Clerk Kathleen Connelly stated she did not know.Last time the county had nine but that included those that are clearly outside of the city.We will have some that have partial city voters in them.We will not have polling places with 100% city voters.They will include different areas.It will be more costly. Mayor Insalaco commented it will be a mess." Councilmember Waldron _asked - how they will handle the,portion of Apache Junction that is in Maricopa County. City Clerk Kathleen :Connelly stated similar to the way wedid before.Thelvwill be assigned- a polling,place and the two jurisdictions, Pinal-County and Maricopa County, will work together to gather that voter data REGULARMEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL MARCH' 1,,2016 PAGE'LLOF9 such as the precinct registers, rosters and all that and get it to the board workers. Mayor Insalaco closed the discussion and called for a motion. Councilmember Evans MOVED THAT THE INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN PINAL COUNTY AND THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION FOR ELECTION SERVICES FOR THE AUGUST PRIMARY ELECTION AND, IF NECESSARY, THE NOVEMBER GENERAL ELECTION BE APPROVED. Councilmember Rizzi SECONDED THE MOTION. VOTE:Unanimous. The motion carried. RATIFICATION AS REQUIRED BY APACHE JUNCTION CITY CODE AS THE CITY MANAGER IS SEEKING RATIFICATION OF LIZ LANGENBACH FOR APPOINTMENT AS DIRECTOR OF PARKS AND RECREATION )City Manager Bryant Powell briefed the council on the item. Recreation Superintendent Liz Langenbach stated she and her family are involved in the community and they love it here.She grew up within the recreation department and later watched it grow as a staff member.Parks and Recreation Director Jeff Bell partnered wherever he could to give the community the programs needed. She thanked the council and community for supporting the department and listed the accomplishments of the department under his leadership.She will work as hard as she can to live up to his high standards. City Manager Bryant Powell stated he is looking forward to her appointment.She has some wonderful ideas and passion.They have a wonderful culture in the organization and they will continue with that. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL MARCH 1, 2016 PAGE .5 OF 9 Mayor Insalaco closed the discussion with no further comments and called for a motion. Councilmember Waldron MOVED THAT THE APPOINTMENT OF LIZ LANGENBACH TO THE POSITION OF DIRECTOR OF PARKS AND RECREATION BE RATIFIED. Councilmember Evans SECONDED THE MOTION. VOTE:Unanimous. The motion carried. Councilmember Waldron thanked Jeff Bell for surviving 35 years. There was general discussion about a 35 year recognition for Jeff Bell the first Tuesday in April. DIRECTION TO STAFF AMENDMENTS TO APACHE JUNCTION CITY CODE, VOLUME II, CHAPTER 2 SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS NECESSITATED BY AMENDMENTS TO VOLUME II, CHAPTER 10, ENGINEERING DESIGN GUIDELINES AND POLICIES )Development Services Director Larry Kirch briefed the council on the item. Councilmember Evans and Mayor Insalaco commented it is a wonderful idea. Mayor Insalaco closed the discussion and called for a motion. Councilmember Waldron MOVED THAT THE FOLLOWING DIRECTION BE GIVEN TO STAFF REGARDING AMENDMENTS TO APACHE JUNCTION CITY CODE, VOLUME II, CHAPTER 2 SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS NECESSITATED BY AMENDMENTS TO VOLUME II, CHAPTER 10 ENGINEERING DESIGN GUIDELINES AND POLICIES BY THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL MARCH 1, 2016 PAGE 6 OF 9 CITY ENGINEER:THAT THEY MERGE THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 10-8 SUBDIVISION PLATS WITH CHAPTER 2 SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS, ARTICLE 2-1 THROUGH 2-7 AND DRAFT THE AMENDMENTS FOR FURTHER CONSIDERATION BY THE CITY COUNCIL. Councilmember Rizzi SECONDED THE MOTION. VOTE:Unanimous. The motion carried. AMENDMENTS TO APACHE JUNCTION CITY CODE, VOLUME II, CHAPTER 8 COMMUNICATIONS, ARTICLE 8-1 WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS FACILITIES NECESSITATED BY RULE CHANGES BY THE FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION AND POSSIBLE CONFLICTING LANGUAGE IN VOLUME II, CHAPTER 1 ZONING CODE )Development Services Director Larry Kirch briefed the council on the item. City Manager Bryant Powell asked if this is just for private property. Development Services Director Larry Kirch stated that is correct.It does not apply to city- owned towers on city -owned property, like on ballfield lights at a ballfield, or a city -owned facility in the right-of-way. Mayor Insalaco closed the discussion with no further comments and called for a motion. Councilmember Waldron MOVED THAT THE FOLLOWING DIRECTION BE GIVEN TO STAFF REGARDING AMENDMENTS TO APACHE JUNCTION CITY CODE, VOLUME II, CHAPTER 8 COMMUNICATIONS, ARTICLE 8-1 WIRELESS COMMUNICATION FACILITIES NECESSITATED BY RULE CHANGES BY THE FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION AND POSSIBLE CONFLICTING LANGUAGE IN VOLUME II, CHAPTER 1 ZONING CODE:THAT STAFF INVESTIGATE MERGING THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 8-1 WITH CHAPTER 1 ZONING CODE AND REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL MARCH 1, 2016 PAGE 7 OF 9 DRAFTING AMENDMENTS FOR FURTHER CONSIDERATION BY PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION AND CITY COUNCIL. Councilmember Evans SECONDED THE MOTION. VOTE:Unanimous. The motion carried. SELECTION OF MEETING DATES, TIMES, LOCATIONS, AND PURPOSES Councilmember Evans MOVED THAT AN EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 5:45 P.M. AND A WORK SESSION AT 7:00 P.M. BE HELD ON MONDAY, MARCH 14, 2016, IN THE CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE ROOM AND CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS RESPECTIVELY; AND THAT AN EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 5:45 P.M. BE HELD ON TUESDAY, MARCH 15, 2016, IN THE CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE ROOM. THE MOTION. VOTE:Unanimous. The motion carried. CALL TO THE PUBLIC None. ADJOURNMENT Councilmember Rizzi SECONDED )Mayor Insalaco adjourned the meeting at 7:28 p.m. Consent Agenda Items are as follows: 1. Consideration of acceptance of agenda. 2. Consideration of approval of minutes of regular meeting of February 16, 2016. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL MARCH 1, 2016 PAGE 8 OF 9 ACCEPTED THIS / 3 --DAY OF /11a4.c!4 ,2016, BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA. SIGNED AND ATTESTED TO THIS / 5 1 4 DAY OF , 2016. N S. INSALACO Mayor ATTEST: )-!& 0 —,4 7—,X7z14r KATHLEEN CONNELLY City Clerk 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 1st day of March, 2016.I further certify that the meeting was duly called and held and that a quorum was present. Dated this 3rd day of March, 2016. KATHLEEN CONNELLY City Clerk REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL MARCH 1, 2016 PAGE 9 OF 9