Meetings
 
CITY OF SURPRISE
Regular City Council Meeting Agenda
16000 N. Civic Center Plaza
Surprise, AZ 85374
  Thursday, November 12, 2009 @ 6:00 PM
AMENDED 11/10/09 @ 2:00 P.M. - ADDED GENERAL ELECTION CANVASS AGENDA ITEM
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CALL TO ORDER.
A. Roll Call
B. Pledge of Allegiance
C. Invocation
D. Current Events and Reports by Mayor and City Council – Pursuant to A.R.S. §38-431.02(k) the chief administrator, presiding officer or a member of a public body may present a brief summary of current events without listing the agenda the specific matters to be summarized, provided that 1) The summary is listed on the agenda; and 2) The public body does not propose, discuss, deliberate or take legal action at that meeting on any matter in the summary unless the specific matter is properly noticed for legal action.
E. City Manager and Staff Reports:
#1 District Citywide

*Current Events 

No Action
Randy Oliver, City Manager
Regular City Council Meeting Agenda:
CALL TO THE PUBLIC:
INSTRUCTIONS: In order to address the City Council, you will need to fill out a Call to the Public Form available at the front counter, and then turn it in to the City Clerk before the meeting begins.

Note: A.R.S. 38-431.01(H) - During this time members of the public may address City Council on any item not on the agenda. At the conclusion of the open call, City Council may respond to criticism, may ask staff to review the matter or may ask that the matter be put on a future agenda. No discussion or action shall take place on any item raised.

G. Approval of items on the Consent Agenda – all items with an asterisk (*) are considered to be routine matters and will be enacted by one motion and one roll call vote to the City Council. There will be no separate discussion on these items unless a Councilmember requests, in which event the item will be removed from the consent agenda and considered in its normal sequence on the agenda.
CONSENT AGENDA:
*#2 District Citywide

Consideration and action on the minutes of the October 22, 2009 Regular City Council Work Session and Regular City Council Meeting.

Approve
Sherry Aguilar, City Clerk
*#3 District 6

Consideration and action on a request by Phoenix Greyhound Park to renew Off-Track Wagering at Runner's Sports Bar located at 12751 W. Bell Road, Suites 8-9, Surprise, Arizona 85374.

Approve
Sherry Aguilar, City Clerk
*#4 District 3

Consideration and action on the purchase of 17552 W Banff Lane for  the Neighborhood Stabilization Program.    The amended purchase price for this house is $108,900.00, which is 1% below the appraised value.

Approve
Randy Jackson, Information Technology
*#5 District 3

Consideration and action on the purchase of 16933 N. 181st Drive for  the Neighborhood Stabilization Program. The amended purchase price for this house is $116,820.00, which is 1% below the appraised value.

Approve
Randy Jackson, Information Technology
*#6 District 1

Consideration and action on Resolution 09-169, a resolution of the Mayor and Council of the City of Surprise, Arizona, approving a final plat case FP07-442, entitled “Ostrander Hill,” located on the southwest corner of Citrus Road and Patrick Lane.

Approve
Adam Copeland, Community Development
*#7 District 3

Consideration and action on Resolution No. 09-171, a resolution of the Mayor and Council of the City of Surprise, Arizona, approving an amended final plat case FPA09-034, titled “Dysart School District Support Facility,” located within the Desert Cove Commerce Park on the southeast corner of Litchfield and Desert Cove Roads.

Approve
Adam Copeland, Community Development
*#8 District 6

Consideration and action on Resolution No. 09-168, a resolution of the Mayor and Council of the City of Surprise, Arizona, approving an amended final plat case FS09-222, entitled “Re-Plat, Lot 5B & 5C of the Final Plat Amended of Lot 5 of Bell & Dysart Commerce Center,” located generally on the northeast corner of 134th Drive and Bell Road.  

Approve
Adam Copeland, Community Development
*#9 District Citywide

Consideration and action on a budget transfer of $14,500 from the Unforeseen Revenue/Grants Fund to the Operations Equipment Account for reimbursement of costs/equipment.

Approve
Daniel R. Hughes, Police Dept.
*#10 District Citywide

Consideration and action on a Joint Training IGA with the Glendale Regional Training Academy partners; Cities of Glendale, Peoria, Avondale, and Maricopa County Community College District.

Approve
Chief Michael White, Fire
*#11 District 3

Consideration and action on authorizing the City Manager to sign amendment 2 to the existing professional services agreement with Strand Engineering for construction management and administration services on the Litchfield Reclaim Booster Station in an amount not to exceed $103,000 (Contract $97,870 and a owners contingency of 5,130).

Approve
Robert Beckley, Public Works
*#12 District 3

Consideration and action on authorizing the City Manager to sign COS10-008 a construction contract with Garney Construction Company for the Litchfield Reclaim Booster Station in an amount not to exceed $1,315,000 (Contract $1,194,288 and a owner's contingency of  $120,712).

Approve
Robert Beckley, Public Works
*#13 District Internal

Consideration and action on Resolution No. 09-170 and accept a grant pass through intergovernmental agreement between the city of Phoenix and the City of Surprise for Grant No. AZ-57-X008.

Approve
Jared Askelson, Budget Manager
*#14 District 1

Consideration and action on the Second Amendment to the Arsenic Treatment Development Agreement between the city of Surprise and Asante LH.

Approve
James Gruber
REGULAR AGENDA ITEM - NON-PUBLIC HEARING:
STAFF RECOMMENDATION/
ITEM # DISTRICT # ITEM DESCRIPTION PRESENTED BY
#15 District 5

Consideration and action on contract COS10-013 with Markham Contracting Co. Inc. for Bullard Avenue Roadway Improvements between Bell Road to Paradise lane in the amount not to exceed $740,800 (Contract of $617,265.85 plus an owners contingency of $123,534.15).

Approve
Robert Beckley, Public Works
#16 District Citywide

Consideration and action on Ordinance No. 09-37, an ordinance of the Mayor and Council of the City of Surprise, Arizona, amending the Surprise City Code, Chapter 42 streets, sidewalks and other public places.

Approve
Robert Beckley, Public Works
#17 District 6

Consideration and action on an easement and administrative change order that would allow construction of a replacement monument sign at the city limits along East Bell Road.

Approve
Jeff Mihelich, Community Development
#18 District Citywide

Consideration and action for a budget transfer of $210,000 from the Landscaping Improvements on Bell Road Project to a sales tax reserve account and a corresponding reduction of the inter-fund transfer between the general capital fund and the general fund of a like amount.

Approve
Jared Askelson, Budget Manager
#19 District Citywide

Discussion regarding the maintenance of Bell Road .

None
Councilmember Alton and Councilmember Williams
REGULAR AGENDA ITEM - PUBLIC HEARING:
STAFF RECOMMENDATION/
ITEM # DISTRICT # ITEM DESCRIPTION PRESENTED BY
#20 District 1

Consideration and action on Ordinance No. 09-34, an ordinance of the Mayor and Council of the City of Surprise, Arizona, approving a Major Planned Area Development Amendment for the east half of Pinnacle Peak Country Estates  (PADA09-087 Altamira) consisting of approximately 178 acres. The subject site is generally located on the northwest corner of Reems and Pinnacle Peak Roads.    

Approve
Adam Copeland, Community Development
#21 District 1

Consideration and action on Resolution #09-181  the Altamira Development Agreement between the City of Surprise and 371 on 163, LLC.

Approve
James Gruber
#22 District Citywide

Consideration and action on Ordinance No. 09-39, an ordinance of the Mayor and Council of the City of Surprise, Arizona, amending Article III of Chapter 105 of the Surprise Municipal Code, Rental Accountability.

Approve
Jeff Mihelich, Community Development
#23 District Citywide

Consideration and action on Resolution No. 09-172, a resolution of the Mayor and Council of the City of Surprise, Arizona, adopting the business license fee for owners of residential rental property.

Approve
Jeff Mihelich, Community Development
#24 District Citywide

Consideration and action on Resolution No. 09-188; a resolution of the Mayor and Council of the City of Surprise, Maricopa County, Arizona declaring and adopting the results of the General Election held on November 3, 2009; and ordering the recording of such resolution.

Approve
Sherry Aguilar, City Clerk
OTHER BUSINESS:
#25 District Citywide

Consideration and action on items to be placed on future agendas.

None
Michael Bailey, Legal Dept.
EXECUTIVE SESSION:
#26 District Internal

Pursuant to A.R.S. § 38-431.03(A)(3), the City Council  may go into executive session with the City Attorney for legal advice on any item listed on the agenda.

Approve
Michael Bailey, Legal Dept.
#27 District Citywide

Consideration and action on executive session items.

None
Michael Bailey, Legal Dept.
ADJOURNMENT:
 
SHERRY ANN AGUILAR, CITY CLERK, CMC
POSTED:  Nov. 10, 2009 at 2:00 p.m.
 
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