CITY OF PEORIA, ARIZONA COUNCIL CHAMBER June 20, 2006 A Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Peoria, Arizona was convened at 8401 W. Monroe Street in open and public session at 7:01 p.m. Following a moment of silence, Mayor Keegan led the Pledge of Allegiance. Members Present: Mayor John Keegan; Vice Mayor Vicki Hunt; Councilmembers Patrick Hickson, Cathy Carlat, Patricia Dennis, Joan Evans and Carlo Leone. Members Absent: None Other Municipal Officials Present: Terrence Ellis, City Manager; Susan Thorpe, Deputy District Manager; Steve Kemp, City Attorney; Carl Swenson Deputy City Manager; John Wenderski, Deputy City Manager; Mary Jo Kief, City Clerk; Constance Copeland, Assistant City Clerk; Stephen Bontrager, J.P. de la Montaigne, David Leonardo, Brent Mattingly, Grady Miller, Steve Prokopek, Sandy Teetsel, Glen Van Nimwegen, Greg Eckman, Neil Mann, Bob McKibben, Dave Moody, John Schell and Jeff Tyne. Audience: Approximately 25 individuals were present. Note: The order in which items appear in the minutes is not necessarily the order in which they were discussed in the meeting. PRESENTATION:  Mayor Keegan presented a Certificate of Appointment to Scott Phillips as an alternate member of the Design Review Appeals Board. CONSENT AGENDA CONSENT AGENDA: All items listed with “C” are considered to be routine or have been previously reviewed by the City Council, and were enacted by one motion except for specific items requested to be heard separately by a Councilmember.  CONSENT – New Business: Motion was made by Councilmember Leone, seconded by Councilmember Hunt, to approve the consent agenda with the exception of 2C and 8C which were heard separately. Upon vote, the motion carried unanimously. 1C  MINUTES: - Approved Regular Meeting – April 4, 2006 Budget Study Session – April 7, 2006 Budget Study Session – April 10, 2006 Budget Study Session – April 12, 2006 Budget Study Session – April 14, 2006 Budget Study Session – April 21, 2006 Regular Meeting  – April 18, 2006 Regular Meeting – May 2, 2006  2C - Note: This item heard separately following the other Consent Agenda Items. 3C  Code Amendment, Ch. 14, Various Sections  ORDINANCE NO. 06-16 AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEORIA, MARICOPA COUNTY, ARIZONA, AMENDING CHAPTER 14 OF THE PEORIA CITY CODE (1977 EDITION), BY AMENDING ARTICLES 14-2 DEFINITIONS, 14-4, ESTABLISHMENT OF ZONING DISTRICTS, 14-9 NON-RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS, 14-23 PARKING & LOADING REQUIREMENTS, 14-35 LANDSCAPE REQUIREMENTS, 14-42 OLD TOWN MIXED-USE DISTRICTS AND 14-19/A/B AG, SR-43 AND SR-35 DISTRICTS; PROVIDING FOR SEPARABILITY AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Concurred with the Planning and Zoning Commission’s recommendation and adopt ORD. 06-16 amending Chapter 14 of the Peoria City Code (1977 Edition), Articles 14-2, Definitions; 14-4, Establishment of Zoning Districts; 14-9, Non-Residential Districts; 14-23, Parking & Loading Requirements; 14-35, Landscape Requirements; 14-42, Old Town Mixed Use Districts; and 14-19/A/B, AG, SR-43 and SR-35 Districts as a general housekeeping revision and to provide new language for parking screen walls and new definitions for public parks and useable open space.  4C  Annexation, 91st Avenue and Pinnacle Peak Road  ORDINANCE NO. 06-17 AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEORIA, ARIZONA EXTENDING AND INCREASING THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF PEORIA OF MARICOPA COUNTY, STATE OF ARIZONA, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF TITLE 9, CHAPTER 4, ARTICLE 7, ARIZONA REVISED STATUES AND AMENDMENTS THERETO, BY ANNEXING THERETO CERTAIN TERRITORY CONTIGUOUS TO THE EXISTING CITY LIMITS OF THE CITY OF PEORIA UNDER CASE ANX 06-01, AND PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY. Adopted ORD. 06-17 annexing approximately 4.5 acres located at the northeast corner of 91st Avenue and Pinnacle Peak Road. (ANX 06-01)  5C  Rezoning, 107th Avenue and Palm Tree Drive  ORDINANCE NO. 06-18 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PEORIA, MARICOPA COUNTY, ARIZONA REZONING PROPERTY FROM INTERMEDIATE COMMERCIAL (C-2) TO PLANNED AREA DEVELOPMENT (PAD) ZONING DISTRICT; AMENDING THE ZONING MAP AND PROVIDE FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Concurred with the Planning and Zoning Commission’s recommendation and adopt ORD. 06-18 to rezone approximately 4.0 gross acres from Intermediate Commercial (C-2) to Planned Area Development (PAD) for a proposed 14-lot detached single-family residential development to be located at the northwest corner of 107th Avenue and Palm Tree Drive. (Z-05-14)  6C  Property Acquisition, 75th Avenue and Happy Valley Road a) Authorized the acquisition by donation of approximately 31 acres of river bottom property located west of 75th Avenue and south of the Happy Valley Road alignment (LCON05506); and b) Authorized the City Manager to execute documents necessary to complete the transaction.  7C Authorize Appropriation, Utilities Department, Wastewater Project a) Authorized the appropriation of funds in the amount of $738,295 from the 10-year Capital Improvement Plan in Fiscal Year 2007 to Fiscal Year 2006; b) Authorized the use of Wastewater Fund Reserves; and  c) Approved a budget transfer in the amount of $738,295 from the Wastewater Contingency Account to the Wastewater Fund Capital Improvement Wastewater Systems Account for the City’s portion of the City of Tolleson de-chlorination upgrade project.  8C - Note: This item heard separately following the Consent Agenda Items. 9C Authorize Expenditure, Mohave Educational Services, Installation of Water System Improvements, 83rd Avenue and Pinnacle Peak Road  Authorized the expenditure of funds to Mohave Educational Services Cooperative under Job Order Contracting Contract 04G-CENT-0901 through Centennial Contractors for the installation of storm drain pipe in the amount of $633,648.87 and for the delivery and installation of water system improvements in the amount of $322,187.19 for improvements at the intersection of 83rd Avenue and Pinnacle Peak Road. 10C Grant, Arizona State Library, Archives and Public Records, Computer Training a) Authorized the acceptance of a Computer Training and So Much More library grant in the amount of $11,000 from Arizona State Library, Archives and Public Records (LCON05606); and  b) Approved budget transfers totaling $11,000 from the Proposed Grants Contingency Account to the General Fund Main Library Office Equipment and Furniture Account in the amount of $8,820; IT Projects Computer Hardware Account in the amount of $1,880; and General Fund Main Library Recreation Supplies Account in the amount of $300.  11C Grant, Arizona State Library, Archives and Public Records Radio Frequency Identification a) Authorized the acceptance of a Radio Frequency Identification Device grant in the amount of $62,105 from Arizona State Library, Archives and Public Records (LCON05706); and  b) Approved budget transfers totaling $62,105 from the Proposed Grants Contingency Account to the IT Projects Computer Hardware Account in the amount of $21,250; IT Projects Computer Software Account in the amount of $1,320; and Main Library General Fund Operational Supplies Account in the amount of $39,535. 12C Grant, Arizona Automobile Theft Authority (AATA), Multi-Media Campaign  RESOLUTION NO. 06-113 A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEORIA, MARICOPA COUNTY, ARIZONA, ACCEPT AN AWARD OF A SUPPLEMENTAL GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $15,200 FROM THE ARIZONA AUTOMOBILE THEFT AUTHORITY (AATA), LAW ENFORCEMENT GRANT PROGRAM TO ASSIST IN FUNDING SUPPLEMENTAL LAW ENFORCEMENT OPERATIONS. a) Adopted RES. 06-113 authorizing the Police Department to participate in the Arizona Automobile Theft Authority (AATA) 2006/2007 Law Enforcement Grant “Bait Vehicle” Program (LCON05806);  b) Accepted additional funding in the amount of $15,200; and  c) Approved a budget transfer in the amount of $15,200 from the General Fund Contingency Account to the General Fund Criminal Investigations and Technical Services Accounts. 13C Contract, Communications and Public Affairs, Lake Pleasant Fireworks Show  a) Authorized the City Manager to execute a sponsorship agreement with the Maricopa County Water District for City sponsorship of the Lake Pleasant fireworks show to be held on July 1 (LCON05906); b) Authorized the use of General Fund Reserves; and c) Authorized a budget transfer in the amount of $5,000 from the General Fund Contingency Account to the City Participation in Outside Programs Account.  14C Contract, Peoria Mountain View Little League, Scoreboard Approved a Letter of Agreement with Peoria Mountain View Little League for the installation, operation and maintenance of a replacement scoreboard at Ira Murphy Park.  (LCON06006)  15C Contract, Superior Court of Arizona, Security Services  Authorized the City Manager to execute an Intergovernmental Agreement with the Superior Court of Arizona in Maricopa County for four full-time Court Security Officers. (LCON06106)  16C Contract, Maricopa County Department of Transportation, Pavement Widening, 67th Avenue from Pinnacle Peak Road to Happy Valley Road  Approved an Intergovernmental Agreement with the Maricopa County Department of Transportation for interim pavement widening of portions of 67th Avenue from Pinnacle Peak Road to Happy Valley Road. (LCON06206)  17C Contract, Maricopa County Department of Transportation, Traffic Signal Design, 83rd Avenue and 91st Avenue at the Pinnacle Peak Intersections Approved an Intergovernmental Agreement with the Maricopa County Department of Transportation for the design, installation and maintenance of traffic signals at the 83rd Avenue and 91st Avenue at the Pinnacle Peak intersections. (LCON06306)  18C Contract, Department of Emergency Management (ADEM), Terrorism Liaison Officer Program a) Authorized the City Manager to execute an Intergovernmental Agreement with the State of Arizona, Department of Emergency Management to participate in the Terrorism Liaison Officer Grant Program (LCON06406); and b) Approved a budget transfer in the amount of $67,755 from the Grant Contingency Account to the Homeland Security Domestic Preparedness Reimbursement Grand Fund Account to provide expenditure authority for the procurement of first responder safety/rescue vehicle and equipment. 19C Contract, Mesirow Financial, Fiscal Year 2007 General Liability Insurance Package  Approved a contract in the amount of $1,048,841 through Mesirow Financial for a general liability insurance package to include all of the City’s property, liability, equipment, casualty and fidelity bonds. (LCON06506)  20C Contract, FCI Construction, Inc., Jomax Fire Station, 75th Avenue and Jomax Road  a) Awarded a contract in an amount not to exceed $40,870 to FCI Construction, Inc. for preconstruction services on the Jomax Fire Station #197 project (LCON06606); b) Authorized negotiations of a guaranteed maximum price for construction of the facility; and c) Authorized expenditures in an amount not to exceed $165,000 for costs required in advance of a final guaranteed maximum price.  21C Contract, Sprinkle Consulting, Inc., Bicycle Master Plan  Approved a contract in an amount not to exceed $67,481 with Sprinkle Consulting, Inc. for the development of a Bicycle Master Plan. (LCON06706) 22C Contract Amendment, Wood, Patel & Associates, Sweetwater Avenue Storm Drain, 83rd Avenue to Loop 101 Approved a Contract Amendment No. 4 in the amount of $156,923 with Wood, Patel & Associates for Phase 3 design services for the Sweetwater Avenue Storm Drain Project, from 83rd Avenue to the Loop 101. (LCON04105D) 23C Contract Amendment, Haydon Building Corp., Lake Pleasant Pavilion Off-Site Improvements, Lake Pleasant Parkway and Happy Valley Road  a) Approved Contract Amendment No. 8 in the amount of $515,193.53 with Haydon Building Corp. for construction of off-site improvements adjacent to Lake Pleasant Pavilions located at the southwest corner of Lake Pleasant Parkway and Happy Valley Road (LCON15104H); and b) Authorized appropriation and a budget transfer in the amount of $515,193.53 from the Outside Sources Fund Contingency Account to the Outside Sources Capital Account.  24C Contract Amendment, Haydon Building Corp., Lake Pleasant Towne Center Off-Site Improvements, Lake Pleasant Parkway and Happy Valley Road a) Approved Contract Amendment No. 9 in the amount of $663,541.84 with Haydon Building Corp. for construction of off-site improvements adjacent to the Lake Pleasant Towne Center located at the northwest corner of Lake Pleasant Parkway and Happy Valley Road (LCON15104I); and b) Authorized appropriation and a budget transfer in the amount of $663,541.84 from the Outside Sources Fund Contingency Account to the Outside Sources Capital Account. 25C Contract Amendment, HDR Engineering Inc., 84th Avenue Streetscape Approved Contract Amendment No. 1 in the amount of $100,495 with HDR Engineering Inc., to provide design services for the 84th Avenue Streetscape Project. (LCON01104A)  26C Contract Amendment, Westside Weed Control  Approved Contract Amendment No. 10 in the amount of $21,109.23 with Westside Weed Control for maintenance of right-of-way and utility areas throughout the City. (LCON01804J)  27C Deeds and Easements, Various Locations  RESOLUTION NO. 06-114 A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEORIA, MARICOPA COUNTY, ARIZONA ADOPTING A RESOLUTION FORMALLY ACCEPTING DEEDS AND EASEMENTS FOR PROPERTY RIGHTS CONVEYED TO THE CITY OF PEORIA. Adopted RES. 06-114 accepting deeds and easements for various real property interests acquired by the City and previously recorded by the Maricopa County Recorder's Office.  28C Designate Roadways, Establish Rights-of-Way, Various Locations RESOLUTION NO. 06-115 A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEORIA, MARICOPA COUNTY, ARIZONA ADOPTING A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF PUBLIC STREETS, TO BE OPENED AND MAINTAINED BY THE CITY. Adopted RES. 06-115 designating various real properties to be used as City roadways and authorize the establishment of public rights-of-way to be opened and maintained by the City as a public street.  29C Condominium Plat, Sun Grove Professional Plaza, Lake Pleasant Road and Beardsley Road  Approved the Condominium Plat for Sun Grove Professional Plaza, located on the west side of Lake Pleasant Road and north of Beardsley Road, subject to stipulations.  (Project R060018)  30C Final Plat, Peoria Acura, 92nd Avenue and Bell Road Approved the final plat for Peoria Acura Subdivision located at the northeast corner of 92nd Avenue and Bell Road, subject to stipulations. (Project R050119)  31C Re-plat, Map of Dedication, Vistancia Boulevard, Lone Mountain Road, Creosote Drive and Westland Road  Approved the re-plat of Map of Dedication for Vistancia Boulevard, Lone Mountain Road, Creosote Drive and Westland Road; located north of Jomax Road and east of the 131st Avenue alignment, subject to stipulations.  (Project R040147A) 32C Final Plat, Vistancia Village A, Parcel G3, Lone Mountain Road and Westland Road  Re-approved the final plat for Vistancia Village A, Parcel G3, located north of Lone Mountain Road and west of Westland Road, subject to stipulations. (Project R050153)  33C Termination of Contract  Terminate the Intergovernmental Agreement with the Arizona State Historic Preservation Office for the Site Steward Program. 34C Authorization to Hold an Executive Session Pursuant to A.R.S. § 38-431.03.A.3: Authorized the holding of an Executive Session for the purpose of discussion and consultation with legal counsel for legal advice regarding (1) the Parke West Development Agreement; and (2) pending litigation in Mayer Unified School District v. Arizona State Land Department, et al. 2C  Code Amendment, Ch. 9, Fire Department Fees  Proposed Item: Discussion and possible action to adopt ORD. 06-15 amending Chapter 9 of the Peoria City Code (1992 Edition), Section 9-33, pertaining to fees charged by the Fire Department for the annual inspection of existing commercial occupancies. Mayor Keegan declared this item carried over to a future date. 8C Authorize Expenditure, Mohave Educational Services, Intersection Improvements, 83rd Avenue and Pinnacle Peak Road  Dave Moody, City Engineer, provided an overview of the history of this project. Councilmember Carlat stated that it was important to provide communication to the residents in this area. Motion was made by Councilmember Carlat, seconded by Vice Mayor Hunt, to approve the expenditure of funds to Mohave Educational Services Cooperative under Job Order Contracting Contract 04G-CENT-0901 through Centennial Contractors for the purchase and delivery of traffic signal equipment in the amount of $174,204.28 and the purchase and delivery of storm drain pipe in the amount of $154,089.12 for improvements at the intersection of 83rd Avenue and Pinnacle Peak Road. Upon vote, the motion carried unanimously. Note:  Executive Session was held after the adjournment of the 7:00 p.m. Regular City Council Meeting and the Vistancia Community Facilities District Meeting. REGULAR AGENDA NEW BUSINESS 35R PUBLIC HEARING – Off-Track Wagering License, Yavapai Downs/Gallagher’s Food and Fun, 6750 W. Peoria Avenue PUBLIC HEARING: Mayor Keegan opened the Public Hearing and asked if any Councilmember or citizen wished to comment on a request for an Off-Track Wagering License for Yavapai Downs to telecast at Gallagher’s Food and Fun located at 6750 W. Peoria Avenue.  Applicant:  James M. Grundy.  OTW#10006521. Staff Report/Public Comment: Mary Jo Kief, City Clerk, reported that the property had been posted, all reviewing Departments recommended approval, all fees were paid, and there were no comments received in the City Clerk’s Office. There being no comments from those present and none received in the City Clerk’s Office, Mayor Keegan declared the Public Hearing closed. Council Action:  Motion was made by Councilmember Carlat, seconded by Councilmember Leone, to recommend approval to the Arizona Racing Commission of an Off-Track Wagering License for Yavapai Downs to telecast at Gallagher’s Food and Fun located at 6750 W. Peoria Avenue.  Applicant:  James M. Grundy.  OTW#10006521.  Upon vote, the motion carried unanimously. 36R Contract, Haydon Building Corp., Northern Library Branch Design, 98th Avenue and Lake Pleasant Parkway  J.P. de la Montaigne, Community Services Director, provided a brief overview of this project. The site would be located at 98th Drive and Lake Pleasant Parkway next to a future elementary school. In response to questions by Councilmembers, Mr. de la Montaigne explained there was a benefit of having the park, school and library share parking spaces. The current plan called for a single story building but that may be reconsidered in relation to the benefits and cost. The homes that were between the library and the parkway were removed for aesthetic purposes. The current library would continue to operate as the school library but would not be a City partnership any longer. Councilmember Carlat commented that she was thrilled with the new library and it had been a long time coming. She stated that the site was appropriate and it would be a healthy environment for the whole area. Motion was made by Councilmember Carlat, seconded by Vice Mayor Hunt, to approve a contract with Haydon Building Corp. in an amount not to exceed $696,030 for professional design and preconstruction services and a project contingency in an amount up to $303,970 for City-paid project-related expenses for the Northern Library Branch to be located at 98th Avenue and Lake Pleasant Parkway. (LCON06806) Upon vote, motion carried unanimously. 37R Contract Amendment, Sundt Construction, Butler Drive Water Reclamation Facility, Influent Pump Station and Offsite Pipelines  Steve Bontrager, Utilities Director, introduced Shawn Kreuzwiesner, Engineering Manager, who provided a brief overview of this project. Mr. Kreuzwiesner highlighted the history, alternatives, project component, cost, funding sources, water rates and overview of project schedule. In response to questions by Councilmembers, Mr. Kreuzwiesner explained that effluent water was used for landscaping. The Tolleson site would be treating the water until June 2008. Once the Butler site was constructed, no more financial contributions would be made to the interceptor. Mr. Kreuzwiesner described the Construction Manager At Risk role. He presented an overview of the construction schedule and noted that the project is projected to be completed in June 2008. Councilmember Dennis noted the importance of controlling water for future use. Councilmember Carlat commented that she was pleased to see Peoria controlling their own destiny and becoming independent. Motion was made by Vice Mayor Hunt, seconded by Councilmember Leone, to: a) Award Contract Amendment No. 1 in an amount not to exceed $105,006,115 and Guaranteed Maximum Price to Sundt Construction for construction of the Butler Drive water reclamation facility,  influent pump station and offsite pipelines (LCON03306A) (Project S-9813); b) Authorize the use of bond funds; and c) Approve a budget transfer combine the Butler Drive Water Reclamation Facility CIP Project and the Butler Offsite Pipelines CIP Project.  Upon vote, the motion carried unanimously. 38R Street Light Improvement District and Maintenance Improvement District, Tax Levies, Fiscal Year 2007 ORDINANCE NO. 06-19 AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEORIA, ARIZONA, LEVYING UPON THE ASSESSED VALUATION OF THE PROPERTY WITHIN THE CITY OF PEORIA AND WITHIN THE FOLLOWING STREET LIGHT IMPROVEMENT DISTRICTS EACH DESIGNATED AS CITY OF PEORIA STREET LIGHT IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NOS. 1 - 34 INCLUSIVE, NOS. 36 – 37, INCLUSIVE, NO 39, NOS. 41 - 51 INCLUSIVE, NOS. 54 - 64 INCLUSIVE, NO 66, NOS. 70 - 73 INCLUSIVE, NOS. 76 - 80 INCLUSIVE, NOS. 82 - 84 INCLUSIVE, NOS. 93 - 99 INCLUSIVE, NOS. 101 - 102 INCLUSIVE, NO 104, NOS. 107 - 108 INCLUSIVE, NO 110, NO 114, NOS. 116 - 117 INCLUSIVE, NO 119, NOS. 121 - 123 INCLUSIVE, NOS. 125 - 129 INCLUSIVE, NO 131, NOS. 135 -157 INCLUSIVE, NOS. 159 - 162 INCLUSIVE, NO 164, NOS. 166 - 167 INCLUSIVE, NOS. 171 - 172 INCLUSIVE, NOS. 176 - 177 NO 179, NO 183, NO 185, NOS. 187 - 191 INCLUSIVE, NO 195, NOS. 197 - 199 INCLUSIVE, NOS. 201 - 202 INCLUSIVE, NOS. 204 - 206 INCLUSIVE, NOS. 208 - 216 INCLUSIVE, NO 218, NOS. 238 - 240 INCLUSIVE, NO 1000, AND NO 1002 SUBJECT TO TAXATION A CERTAIN SUM UPON EACH ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($100.00) OF VALUATION SUFFICIENT TO RAISE THE AMOUNT ESTIMATED TO BE REQUIRED IN THE ANNUAL BUDGET, LESS THE AMOUNT ESTIMATED TO BE RECEIVED FROM OTHER SOURCES OF REVENUE; PROVIDING FUNDS FOR THE PURPOSE OF GENERAL DISTRICT EXPENSES; ALL FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING THE 30TH DAY OF JUNE, 2007, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. ORDINANCE NO. 06-20 AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEORIA, ARIZONA, LEVYING UPON THE ASSESSED VALUATION OF THE PROPERTY WITHIN THE CITY OF PEORIA AND WITHIN THE FOLLOWING MAINTENANCE IMPROVEMENT DISTRICTS EACH DESIGNATED AS CITY OF PEORIA MAINTENANCE IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NOS. 1 - 7 INCLUSIVE, NO 10 AND NO 69 SUBJECT TO TAXATION A CERTAIN SUM UPON EACH ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($100.00) OF VALUATION SUFFICIENT TO RAISE THE AMOUNT ESTIMATED TO BE REQUIRED IN THE ANNUAL BUDGET, LESS THE AMOUNT ESTIMATED TO BE RECEIVED FROM OTHER SOURCES OF REVENUE; PROVIDING FUNDS FOR THE PURPOSE OF GENERAL DISTRICT EXPENSES; ALL FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING THE 30TH DAY OF JUNE, 2007, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Jeff Tyne, Budget Director, provided a brief overview of this project. Motion was made by Councilmember Dennis, seconded by Councilmember Leone, to adopt ORD. 06-19 and ORD. 06-20 adopting the Street Light Improvement District and Maintenance Improvement District Tax Levies for Fiscal Year 2007.  Upon vote, the motion carried unanimously. 39R Primary and Secondary Property Tax Levies, Fiscal Year 2007  Jeff Tyne, Budget Director, reported that the total tax levy was $3 million. RESOLUTION NO. 06-116 A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEORIA, ARIZONA, APPROVING ORDINANCE 06-21. ORDINANCE NO. 06-21 AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEORIA, ARIZONA, LEVYING UPON THE ASSESSED VALUATION OF THE PROPERTY WITHIN THE CITY OF PEORIA, SUBJECT TO TAXATION A CERTAIN SUM UPON EACH ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($100.00) OF VALUATION SUFFICIENT TO RAISE THE AMOUNT ESTIMATED TO BE REQUIRED IN THE ANNUAL BUDGET, LESS THE AMOUNT ESTIMATED TO BE RECEIVED FROM OTHER SOURCES OF REVENUE; PROVIDING FUNDS FOR VARIOUS BOND REDEMPTIONS, FOR THE PURPOSE OF PAYING INTEREST UPON BONDED INDEBTEDNESS AND PROVIDING FUNDS FOR GENERAL MUNICIPAL EXPENSES; ALL FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING THE 30TH DAY OF JUNE, 2007, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Motion was made by Councilmember Evans, seconded by Councilmember Carlat to adopt RES. 06-116 and ORD. 06-21 adopting the Primary and Secondary Property Tax Levies for Fiscal Year 2007.  Upon vote, the motion carried unanimously. 40R Gila River Indian Community Water Rights Settlement Agreement  Motion was made by Councilmember Hickson, seconded by Councilmember Dennis, to authorize the City Manager to execute a second amendment to the Gila River Indian Community Water Rights Settlement Agreement. (LCON04603B). Upon vote, the motion carried unanimously. Steve Kemp, City Attorney, commented that the upper area included Peoria. CALL TO THE PUBLIC:  (NON-AGENDA ITEMS) Reports from the City Manager: Terry Ellis, City Manager, announced that the agreement between the Governor and Legislature was close to completion. Staff was trying to understand the impacts to the City. 1. Progress Report on Fire Inspection Turnaround Times Chief Bob McKibben reported that January had been a slow month due to the holidays the previous month and there was little construction activity. On February 15th, staff began recruitment for inspectors. On March 12th a captain was assigned to inspections. On April 8th, a full time inspector was hired. On May 4th, a second full-time inspector was hired. By June 3rd, the Department was fully staffed with four full-time and three contract employees. Reports from City Council: Councilmember Evans welcomed the new police recruits and mentioned the July 4th event at the Peoria Sports Complex. Councilmember Carlat commented on the location of a new library in the Mesquite District. Jomax Road was now open and the residents were pleased. Councilmember Carlat discussed the expansion of 67th Avenue and praised the Engineering staff for their presentation. Councilmember Leone made comments about the Arizona Diamondbacks and a Bullhead City event. He stated that he was proud to see flags flying in this neighborhood for Flag Day. ADJOURNMENT: Being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was duly adjourned at 8:04 p.m. ______________________________________ John C. Keegan, Mayor ATTEST: ______________________________________ Mary Jo Kief, City Clerk 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 Peoria, Arizona held on the 20th day of June, 2006. I further certify that the meeting was duly called and held and that a quorum was present. Dated this 21st day of August, 2006. (Seal) ______________________________________________ Mary Jo Kief, City Clerk