MUNICIPAL OFFICE COMPLEX 8401 W. MONROE STREET PEORIA, AZ 85345 CITY COUNCIL: Mayor Bob Barrett Acacia District Vicki Hunt, Vice Mayor Ironwood District Dave Pearson Mesquite District Cathy Carlat Palo Verde District Ron Aames Pine District Carlo Leone Willow District Joan Evans City Manager Terry Ellis CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING NOTICE & AGENDA Tuesday, October 16, 2007 7:00 P.M. CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER RESULTS CONVENE: PLEDGE: ROLL CALL: FINAL CALL TO SUBMIT SPEAKER REQUEST FORMS: PRESENTATION: 1. Presentation to Constitution Contest art and essay winners from local schools. CONSENT AGENDA CONSENT AGENDA: All items listed with “C” are considered to be routine or have been previously reviewed by the City Council, and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Councilmember so requests; in which event the item will be removed from the General Order of Business, and considered in its normal sequence on the Agenda. CONSENT – New Business: 1C DISPOSITION OF ABSENCE: PASSED Discussion and possible action to approve the absence of Mayor Bob Barrett and Vice Mayor Vicki Hunt from the Regular City Council Meeting held on October 2, 2007. 2C MINUTES: PASSED Special Meeting 4:00 p.m. – August 21, 2007 Regular Meeting 7:00 p.m. – August 21, 2007 3C Code Amendment, Chapter 17, Shopping Cart Regulation PASSED Discussion and possible action to adopt ORD. 07-33 amending Chapter 17 of the Peoria City Code (1992 Edition) to provide for the regulation of shopping carts. 4C New Classifications, Human Resources Department PASSED Discussion and possible action to approve the recommendations of the Personnel Review Committee to establish new classifications in the Human Resources Department. 5C Code Amendment, Chapter 19, Human Resources Department, Establish Divisions PASSED Discussion and possible action to adopt ORD. 07-34 amending Chapter 19 of the Peoria City Code (1992 Edition) pertaining to divisions within the Human Resources Department. 6C Grant, Target Department Stores, Peoria Public Library, Sunrise Mountain Branch, Baby Steps Program PASSED Discussion and possible action to: a) Accept a grant in the amount of $1,000 from Target Department Stores to provide funding to the Peoria Public Library, Sunrise Mountain Branch, for the purchase of early learning tools for the Baby Steps program (LCON08007); and b) Approve a budget transfer in the amount of $1,000 from the Proposed Grants Fund Contingency Account to the Branch Library General Fund Recreation Supplies Account. 7C Grant, State Library, Archives and Public Records, Peoria Public Library, Children’s Literacy Materials PASSED Discussion and possible action to: a) Accept a grant in the amount of $7,218.23 from the State Grants In Aid, administered by State Library, Archives and Public Records, to provide funding to the Peoria Public Library for the purchase of two Early Literacy Stations and children’s materials to help support literacy programs (LCON08107); and b) Approve a budget transfer in the amount of $7,218.23 from the Proposed Grants Fund Contingency Account to the Main Library General Fund Furniture Account. 8C Intergovernmental Agreement, Drug Enforcement Administration, Police Officer Task Force Assignment PASSED Discussion and possible action to: a) Approve a two-year Intergovernmental Agreement with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) to assign one officer to the DEA Task Force for a period of up to 12 months (LCON08207); and b) Approve a budget amendment in the amount of $15,854 from the Proposed Grants Contingency Account to the Federal DEA Fund Overtime Account to provide expenditure authority for overtime funds reimbursed. 9C Agreement, Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad, Grade Crossing Signal Installation, 81st Avenue PASSED Discussion and possible action to: a) Authorize the City Manager to enter into a Grade Crossing Signal Installation Agreement with the Burlington Northern Santa Fe (BNSF) Railroad to expand the existing 81st Avenue BNSF Railroad roadway crossing (future Cotton Crossing) to include provisions for the roadway widening required as part of the roadway improvements included in the Phase II portion of the Wal-Mart Retail Center (LCON08307); and b) Authorize payment to BNSF Railroad for the necessary improvements associated with completing the City’s obligations contained in the agreement. 10C Contract Amendments, Employee Insurance Benefits, Various Providers PASSED Discussion and possible action to approve one- year extensions of term contracts for the following employee insurance benefits: Blue Cross/Blue Shield HMO/PPO Medical (LCON10605D); United Concordia Dental (LCON13404C); Assurant Prepaid Dental (LCON13304B); SightCare Vision (LCON13504B); Sun Life and AD&D (LCON13104B); MetLife Life and AD&D (LCON13204B); Standard Short Term Disability (LCON06105B); ProcessWorks Flexible Spending Account (LCON13604D); Deer Oaks Employee Assistance Program (ACON19304E); and Prudential Travel Accident Insurance (ACON01107A). 11C Authorize Expenditure, Selectron Technologies, Inc., Building Safety, Computer Software Maintenance PASSED Discussion and possible action to: a) Approve payment in the amount of $17,178 to Selectron Technologies, Inc. for annual software maintenance; b) Authorize the use of General Fund Reserves; and c) Approve a budget adjustment in the amount of $17,178 from the General Fund Contingency Account to the Building Safety Computer Software Support and Maintenance Account. 12C Authorize Expenditure, Mohave Educational Services Cooperative, Inc., Clubhouse Improvement Project PASSED Discussion and possible action to: a) Authorize an expenditure in the amount of $20,780.55 for final payment to Mohave Educational Services Cooperative, Inc. for the Epoxy Flooring Clubhouse Improvements project; b) Authorize the use of General Fund Reserves; and c) Approve a budget transfer in the amount of $20,781 from the General Fund Contingency Account to the Sports Complex Building Repair and Maintenance Account. 13C Notice of Intention, Public Hearing, City of Peoria Water, Wastewater, Solid Waste Rate Adjustment PASSED Discussion and possible action to: a) Adopt a Notice of Intention to adjust the City’s water, wastewater, and solid waste rates; and b) Establish November 20, 2007 as the date for a public hearing on the proposed adjustments. 14C Ticket Prices, Peoria Sports Complex, 2008 Spring Training Season PASSED Discussion and possible action to authorize ticket prices at the Peoria Sports Complex for the 2008 Spring Training Season. 15C Maintenance Improvement District No. 1071, Camino a Lago South, Unit 7, 98th Avenue and Adam Avenue PASSED Discussion and possible action to approve the Petition of Formation and adopt RES. 07-138 intention and ordering formation of proposed Maintenance Improvement District No. 1071, located on 98th Avenue and Adam Avenue; and adopt RES. 07-139 ordering the work within the proposed Maintenance Improvement District. 16C Maintenance Improvement District No. 1073, Palm Tree Estates, 107th Avenue and Utopia Road PASSED Discussion and possible action to approve the Petition of Formation and adopt RES. 07-140 intention and ordering formation of proposed Maintenance Improvement District No. 1073, located on 107th Avenue and Utopia Road; and adopt RES. 07-141 ordering the work within the proposed Maintenance Improvement District. 17C Street Light Improvement District No. 1028, Palm Tree Estates, 107th Avenue and Utopia Road PASSED Discussion and possible action to approve the Petition of Formation and adopt RES. 07-142 intention and ordering formation of proposed Street Light Improvement District No. 1028, located on 107th Avenue and Utopia Road; and adopt RES. 07-143 ordering the purchase of electricity for lighting streets and parks within the proposed Street Light Improvement District. 18C Street Light Improvement District No. 1034, Camino a Lago South, Unit 7, 98th Avenue and Adam Avenue PASSED Discussion and possible action to approve the Petition of Formation and adopt RES. 07-144 intention and ordering formation of proposed Street Light Improvement District No. 1034, located at 98th Avenue and Adam Avenue; and adopt RES. 07-145 ordering the purchase of electricity for lighting streets and parks within the proposed Street Light Improvement District. 19C Roadway Dedication, Cotton Crossing Road Project, Monroe Street and Grand Avenue Frontage Road PASSED Discussion and possible action to adopt RES. 07-146 authorizing the City Manager to execute a dedication of public roadway associated with the Cotton Crossing Road Project located on Monroe Street south of the Grand Avenue Frontage Road. 20C Easement, Bureau of Land Management, Christian Camp Church Road, State Route 74 and Castle Hot Springs Road PASSED Discussion and possible action to: a) Adopt RES. 07-147 accepting a perpetual easement from the Bureau of Land Management for Christian Camp Church Road, located north of State Route 74 and west of Castle Hot Springs Road; and b) Adopt RES. 07-148 designating the easement to be used as a City roadway and authorizing the establishment of public right-of-way to be opened and maintained by the City as a public street. 21C Easement, Arizona Public Service, Stone Reservoir Site, Grand Avenue and Stone Street PASSED Discussion and possible action to adopt RES. 07-149 authorizing the City Manager to execute an electric utility easement to Arizona Public Service for a new transformer and related underground power at the Stone Reservoir site, located at Grand Avenue and Stone Street. 22C Final Plat, Freewill Acres, 79th Avenue and Pinnacle Peak Road PASSED Discussion and possible action to approve the Final Plat of Freewill Acres, located at the northwest corner of 79th Avenue and Pinnacle Peak Road, subject to stipulations. (R070009) 23C Final Plat, Value Place Hotel, 89th Avenue and Sweetwater Avenue PASSED Discussion and possible action to approve the Final Plat for Value Place Hotel, a Re-Plat of Lots A-1 and A-2, Empire Business Park, located at the southwest corner of 89th Avenue and Sweetwater Avenue, subject to stipulations. (R070054) 24C Final Plat, Vistancia Marketplace II, Parcel A-24, Vistancia Boulevard and El Mirage Road PASSED Discussion and possible action to approve the Final Plat of Vistancia Marketplace II, Parcel A-24, located at the northeast corner of Vistancia Boulevard and El Mirage Road, subject to stipulations. (R070033) 25C Authorization to Hold an Executive Session PASSED Pursuant to A.R.S. § 38-431.03.A.4 and 38- 431.03.A.7 Discussion and possible action to authorize the holding of an Executive Session for the purpose of: a) Discussion with representatives of the public body regarding the lease of real property at 77th Avenue and Paradise Lane; and b) Discussion with legal counsel for legal advice on pending litigation/arbitration in City of Tolleson v. City of Peoria. Note: Executive Session will be held after the adjournment of the 7:00 p.m. Regular City Council Meeting. REGULAR AGENDA NEW BUSINESS 26R PUBLIC HEARING - Liquor License, Olive Wine & Spirits, Loop 101 and Olive Avenue APPROVED TO RECOMMEND DENIAL OF A LIQUOR LICENSE FOR THIS LOCATION. PUBLIC HEARING: RE: A new Off-Sale Liquor License (Series 9) for Olive Wine & Spirits, located at the southeast corner of the Loop 101 and Olive Avenue. Applicant: Yakov Ross. LL#10009525. Staff Report/Public Comment: Council Action: Discussion and possible action to recommend denial to the State Liquor Board for a new Off-Sale Liquor License (Series 9) for Olive Wine & Spirits, located at the southeast corner of the Loop 101 and Olive Avenue. Applicant: Yakov Ross. LL#10009525. 27R PUBLIC HEARING – Liquor Licenses, Various Locations PASSED PUBLIC HEARING: RE: a) A new Off-Sale Wine & Beer Liquor License (Series 10) for Fresh & Easy Neighborhood Market, located at the northwest corner of Lake Pleasant Parkway and Jomax Road. Applicant: Randy Nations. LL#10010146; and b) A location transfer for an Off-Sale All Liquor License (Series 9) for Safeway Food & Drug #2799, located at 28455 N. Vistancia Boulevard. Applicant: Janice Martin. LL#10010060. Staff Report/Public Comment: Council Action: Discussion and possible action to recommend approval to the State Liquor Board for: a) A new Off-Sale Wine & Beer Liquor License (Series 10) for Fresh & Easy Neighborhood Market, located at the northwest corner of Lake Pleasant Parkway and Jomax Road. Applicant: Randy Nations. LL#10010146; and b) A location transfer for an Off-Sale All Liquor License (Series 9) for Safeway Food & Drug #2799, located at 28455 N. Vistancia Boulevard. Applicant: Janice Martin. LL#10010060. 28R Authorize Expenditure, Policy Studies, Inc., Municipal Court Program Review PASSED Discussion and possible action authorize the expenditure of funds in the amount of $93,072 to Policy Studies, Inc. for a program review of the Municipal Court. 29R Authorize Expenditure, Parsons Brinkerhoff Quade & Douglas, Inc., Design Services 83rd Avenue, Deer Valley Road to Happy Valley Road PASSED Discussion and possible action to authorize the expenditure of funds in the not-to-exceed amount of $504,587.10 to Parsons Brinkerhoff Quade & Douglas, Inc., utilizing the Maricopa County Department of Transportation On-Call Design Services Contract for design services for the interim road widening and drainage improvements at 83rd Avenue from Deer Valley Road to Happy Valley Road. (Project P-0708) CALL TO THE PUBLIC: (NON-AGENDA ITEMS) Reports from the City Manager: 1. Quarterly Roadway and Traffic Improvement Project Report as of October 15, 2007. 2. Southwest Contractor Arizona Best of 2007 Award, Project Management/Small Project for the Rio Vista Recreation Center. Reports from City Council: Reports from the Mayor: ADJOURNMENT NOTE: Documentation (if any) for items listed on the Agenda is available for public inspection, a minimum of 24 hours prior to the Council Meeting, at any time during regular business hours in the Office of the City Clerk, 8401 W. Monroe Street, Room 150, Peoria, AZ 85345. Accommodations for Individuals with Disabilities. Alternative format materials, sign language interpretation, and assistive listening devices are available upon 72 hours advance notice through the Office of the City Clerk, 8401 West Monroe Street, Room 150, Peoria, Arizona 85345 (623)773-7340, TDD (623)773-7221, or FAX (623) 773-7304. To the extent possible, additional reasonable accommodations will be made available within the time constraints of the request.