Amendment # 2 June 30, 2008

CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING
AND STUDY SESSION
NOTICE & AGENDA
Tuesday, July 1, 2008
5:00 P.M.
PINE ROOM

MUNICIPAL OFFICE COMPLEX
8401 W. MONROE STREET
PEORIA, AZ 85345

CITY COUNCIL:

Mayor
Bob Barrett


Mesquite District
Cathy Carlat, Vice Mayor

Acacia District
Vicki Hunt

Ironwood District
Dave Pearson

Palo Verde District

Ron Aames

Pine District

Carlo Leone

Willow District

Joan Evans

 

City Manager
Carl Swenson


CONVENE:
PLEDGE:
 

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:  Discussion and possible action to approve the absence of Mayor Bob Barrett from the City Council Meeting held on June 17, 2008.

2C         Code Amendment, Chapter 2, Fees, Rio Vista Recreation Center Passes

Discussion and possible action to adopt ORD. 08-19 amending Section 2-207 of Chapter 2 of the Peoria City Code (1992 Edition) to establish the fee structure and permissible range for 6-month passes at Rio Vista Recreation Center.

3C         Rezoning, 91st Avenue and Thunderbird Road

Discussion and possible action to concur with the Planning and Zoning Commission’s recommendation to adopt ORD. 08-20 rezoning a site encompassing approximately 9.2 gross acres generally located on the southeast corner of 91st Avenue and Thunderbird Road from Central Commercial (C-3) to Planned Area Development (PAD). (Z07-14)  

4C         Ratify Election Results, Public Safety Personnel Retirment System Local Boards, Police and Fire 

Discussion and possible action to adopt RES. 08-102 ratifying the election results of the Public Safety Personnel Retirement System Local Boards appointing Pat Kief to the Public Safety Personnel Retirement System Local Board (Police) and Mark Barbee to the Public Safety Personnel System Retirement Local Board (Fire).

5C         Donation, Arizona Public Service, 2008 Getting Arizona Involved in Neighborhoods (GAIN) Event

Discussion and possible action to:

a)            Authorize the City of Peoria Police Department to utilize donated funds from Arizona Public Service (APS) in the amount of $3,500 to purchase equipment and supplies for the 2008 Getting Arizona Involved in Neighborhoods (GAIN) event (LCON14408); and

b)            Approve a budget transfer in the amount of $3,500 from the Proposed Grants Contingency Account to the Citizens Donation Operational Supplies and Equipment Account.

6C         Grant, Arizona Department of Environmental Quality, Water Quality Improvement Education

Discussion and possible action to:

a)            Authorize the City Manager to accept a Water Quality Improvement Education Grant in the amount of $5,000 from the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality to assist in the implementation of an education and outreach program for Stormwater Pollution Prevention (LCON14508); and

b)            Authorize a budget transfer in the amount of $5,000 from the Proposed Grant Fund Contingency Account to the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality Grant Fund Community Promotions Account.

7C         Grant, The Outdoor Foundation, Youth Outdoor Recreational Programs

Discussion and possible action to:

a)            Accept a grant in the amount of $1,500 from The Outdoor Foundation, in partnership with National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) in conjunction with the Teens Outside™ program to grow and enhance existing youth outdoor recreational programs (LCON14608); and

b)            Approve a budget transfer in the amount of $1,500 from the Proposed Grants Contingency Account to the Teen Division Recreation Programs Account.

8C     PUBLIC HEARING - Grant, U. S. Department of Justice, Police Activities League Program

PUBLIC HEARING:  RE:  Adoption of a resolution authorizing the acceptance of an award in the amount of $11,059 from the U. S. Department of Justice, Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG), to support the Police Activities League (PAL) program.

Open Public Hearing:
Staff Report:
Public Comment:
Close Public Hearing:

Council Action:  Discussion and possible action to:

a)   Adopt RES. 08-103 authorizing the acceptance of an award in the amount of $11,059 from the U. S. Department of Justice, Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG), to support the Police Activities League (PAL) program (LCON14708); and

b)  Approve a budget transfer in the amount of $11,059 from the Proposed Grants Contingency Account to the JAG Grant Account.

9C         Grant, Arizona Automoble Theft Authority (AATA) 2008/2009 Public Awareness Grant Program

Discussion and possible action to:

a)            Authorize the City of Peoria Police Department to participate in the Arizona Automobile Theft Authority (AATA) 2008/2009 Public Awareness Grant Program and accept additional funding in the amount of $14,166 in support of auto theft reduction public events, including overtime, equipment, and supplies (LCON14808); and

b)            Approve a budget transfer in the amount of $14,166 from the Proposed Grants Contingency Account to the AATA Grant Account to provide expenditure authority for the grant funds.

10C      Grant, Arizona Office of Tourism, Proposition 302 Grant Program, Tourism Marketing

Discussion and possible action to accept a grant in the amount of $62,807 from the Arizona Office of Tourism Proposition 302 Grant Program to supplement the City's overall marketing and advertising efforts. To promote tourism. (LCON14908)

11C Contract, Haydon Building Corporation, Community Park, 83rd Avenue and Olive Avenue

Discussion and possible action to award a contract in an amount not to exceed $276,642 with Haydon Building Corporation for pre-construction master planning services of Community Park #2 to be located near the southeast intersection of 83rd Avenue and Olive Avenue. (LCON15008)

12C Contract, Hunter Contracting Company, WestWing Neighborhood Park Pre-Construction Services, Westwing Parkway and High Desert Drive

Discussion and possible action to:

a)         Approve a contract in an amount not to exceed $33,646.37 with Hunter Contracting Company for pre-construction services for WestWing Neighborhood Park located at Westwing Parkway and High Desert Drive (LCON15108); and

b)         Approve a contract to enter into a Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) in the estimated amount of $600,000 with Hunter Contracting Company for an early grading package. (LCON16108)

13C      Contract, Jerry Allen and Associates, Public Art Master Plan

Discussion and possible action to:

a)            Award a contract in an amount not to exceed $75,000 to Jerry Allen and Associates to conduct a public art master plan (LCON15208);

b)            Authorize the use of reserves from the Percent For the Arts Fund; and

c)            Authorize a budget transfer in the amount of $75,000 from the General Fund Arts Commission, Other Professional Services Account to the Percent for the Arts, Other Professional Services Account.

14C      Contract, Pacific Municipal Consultants (PMC), Central Peoria Revitalization Plan Update

Discussion and possible action to award a fixed-price contract in the amount of $124,895 to Pacific Municipal Consultants dba PMC for preparation of the update to the Central Peoria Revitalization Plan. (LCON15308)

15C      Contract, Arizona Public Service, Electrical Power Cabinet Relocation, 91st Avenue and Olive Avenue Intersection Improvements

Discussion and possible action to authorize the City Manager to execute a design and construction services contract in the amount of $115,958 with Arizona Public Service (APS), for the relocation of an electrical power cabinet located on the north side of Olive Avenue, east of 91st Avenue for the 91st Avenue and Olive Avenue Intersection Improvement Project. (LCON15408)

16C      Contract Amendment, HDR Engineering, 84th Avenue Streetscape Project, Monroe Street to Peoria Avenue

Discussion and possible action to approve Contract Amendment No. 2 in the not-to-exceed amount of $219,063 to HDR Engineering for design and post-design services for the 84th Avenue Streetscape Project, Monroe Street to Peoria Avenue. (LCON01104B)

17C      Contract Amendment, Ledcor, Rose Garden Lane Drainage Improvements Project

Discussion and possible action to:

a)            Approve Contract Amendment No. 4 in the not-to-exceed amount of $703,801.22 with Ledcor for various extra work claims, change of conditions claims and value engineering, including extending the contract by 36 days, for the Rose Garden Lane Drainage Improvements Project (LCON05707D); and

b)            Approve a budget transfer within the project in the amount of $258,378.51 from the Proposed General Obligation (GO) Bond Fund, Land Acquisition Account to the Proposed GO Bond Fund, Storm Drain System Account.

18C      Contract Amendment, Brooks Engineering & Surveyors, Inc., 79th Avenue Water Line Design, Greenway Road to Sports Complex Reservoirs

Discussion and possible action to:

a)            Approve Contract Amendment No. 4 in an amount not to exceed $8,295 with Brooks Engineering & Surveyors, Inc. for additional design services associated with the 24-inch water line on 79th Avenue from Greenway Road to the Sports Complex Reservoirs (LCON09903D);

b)            Authorize the use of reserves; and

c)            Approve a budget transfer in the amount of $8,295 from the Water Fund Contingency Account to the Water Utility Account.

19C      Contract Amendment, Municipal Judge and City Attorney

Discussion and possible action to:

a)            Approve an amendment to the Agreement for Municipal Judge Services with the Presiding Municipal Judge (LCON05696J); and

b)            Approve an amendment to the Terms and Conditions of Employment with the City Attorney. (LCON00296K)

20C      Budget Transfer, Sewage Disposal Fees, Tolleson Wastewater Treatment Plant

Discussion and possible action to:

a)            Authorize the use of reserves from the Wastewater Operating Fund; and

b)            Approve a budget transfer in the amount of $648,000 from the Wastewater Operating Fund Contingency Account to the Wastewater Operating Fund Collection Sewage Disposal Service – Tolleson Account for increased sewage disposal fees at the Tolleson Wastewater Treatment Plant.

21C      Authorize Expenditure, Felix Construction Company, Underground Pressure Reducing Valve Station, Market Street near Cotton Crossing Road

Discussion and possible action to authorize an expenditure of funds for a Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) of $210,813 utilizing a Job Order Contract with Felix Construction Company for construction phase services to construct the new underground pressure reducing valve station located on Market Street near Cotton Crossing Road. (ACON23908P6)

22C      Authorize Expenditure, CS Construction, Inc., Traffic Signal Construction, Jomax Road and Lake Pleasant Parkway

Discussion and possible action to approve an expenditure of funds in the amount of $544,509.92 to CS Construction, Inc., utilizing existing Job Order Contract No. 4, Traffic Signals at Various Locations, between the Town of Gilbert and CS Construction, for the construction of the Jomax Road and Lake Pleasant Parkway traffic signal.

23C      Authorize Expenditure, Mohave Educational Services, Fiber Optic Cable Installation

Discussion and possible action to authorize an expenditure of funds in the amount of $215,000 utilizing an existing Mohave Educational Services Job Order Contract (04E-CENT-0901) with Centennial Contractors for project related costs for fiber optic connectivity to City facilities.

24C      Outside Co-Counsel, Tolleson v. City of Peoria Litigation

Discussion and possible action to authorize the City Attorney to retain the law firm of Mariscal, Weeks, McIntyre & Friedlander as co-counsel in the litigation matter Tolleson v. City of Peoria.

25C      Abandon Easement, 93rd Avenue and Happy Valley Road

Discussion and possible action to adopt RES. 08-104 to abandon City interest in a portion of an existing Federal Patent Easement for Roadway and Utilities, as recorded in Docket 2955, Page 311, Patent Number 1196669, and located west of the northwest corner of 93rd Avenue and Happy Valley Road.

26C      Deeds and Easements, Various Locations

Discussion and possible action to adopt RES. 08-105 accepting deeds and easements for various real property interests acquired by the City and previously recorded by the Maricopa County Recorder’s Office.

27C      Designate Roadways, Establish Rights-of-Way, Various Locations

Discussion and possible action to adopt RES. 08-106 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.

28C   Final Plat, Lake Pleasant Promenade Commerce Park, Lake Pleasant Parkway and Jomax Road

Discussion and possible action to approve the Final Plat for Lake Pleasant Promenade Commerce Park, located near the northwest corner of Lake Pleasant Parkway and Jomax Road, subject to stipulations. (Project No. R070115)

29C      Final Plat, Lake Pleasant Crossing, Lake Pleasant Parkway and Happy Valley Road

Discussion and possible action to approve the Final Plat of Lake Pleasant Crossing, located at the northeast corner of Lake Pleasant Parkway and Happy Valley Road, subject to stipulations. (Project No. R070059)

30C      Final Plat, Peoria Place, 83rd Avenue and Monroe Street

Discussion and possible action to approve the Final Plat for Peoria Place, located at the southeast corner of 83rd Avenue and Monroe Street, subject to stipulations. (Project No. R080013)

31C      Final Plat, Aviara Estates, 97th Avenue and Happy Valley Road

Discussion and possible action to approve the Final Plat for Aviara Estates, located at the southeast corner of 97th Avenue and Happy Valley Road, subject to stipulations. (Project No. R050156)

32C      Final Plat, Freedom Plaza Care Center, Thunderbird Road and Plaza del Rio Boulevard

Discussion and possible action to approve the Final Plat of Freedom Plaza Care Center, located at the southwest corner of Thunderbird Road and Plaza del Rio Boulevard, subject to stipulations. (Project No. R060059)

33C      Final Plat, Creekside Estates, 73rd Avenue and Pinnacle Peak Road

Discussion and possible action to approve the Final Plat for Creekside Estates, located near the northwest corner of 73rd Avenue and Pinnacle Peak Road, subject to stipulations. (Project No. R070102)

34C      Final Plat, Amended 91st and Butler Business Park, 91st Avenue and Butler Drive Alignment

Discussion and possible action to approve the Final Plat of Amended 91st & Butler Business Park, located at the southwest corner of 91st Avenue and the Butler Drive Alignment, subject to stipulations. (Project No. R050161A)
 

STUDY SESSION AGENDA

1.            Regional Planning Transportation Authority (RPTA) Overview and Briefing

2.            Fixed Route and Paratransit Plan Update


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.