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The following Agenda will be considered by the Prescott City Council at its Regular Voting

Meeting pursuant to the Prescott City Charter, Article II, Section 13. Notice of this meeting is

given pursuant to Arizona Revised Statutes, Section 38-431.02.

CALL TO ORDER

INTRODUCTIONS

INVOCATION: Major Trimmer of the Salvation Army

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Councilwoman Lopas

ROLL CALL:

MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL:

Mayor Wilson Councilman Bell Councilman Luzius Councilman Lamerson Councilman Roecker

Councilwoman Lopas Councilwoman Suttles

SUMMARY OF CURRENT OR RECENT EVENTS

I. PUBLIC COMMENT (Please limit your comments to five minutes)

A. Marv Wright re issues with driveway and adjacent property owner at 128 N. Mt. Vernon.

Wants some separation between church on Mt. Vernon Street preferably a plant kind of median, that is curbless.

Mark Nietupski asked to take another look at it.

B. Councilman Bob Luzius re transparency in government.

Concerned that Prescott is usurping their power to Prescott Valley. Wants to know where money is coming from. Does not feel that these discussions should be in Executive Session. See note on agenda regarding purpose for ExecutiveSessions. "All formal action must be taken in  a regular council meeting... I would therefore respectfully request that this item be agendized in a regular council meeting..."

Gary Kidd said that Luzius's presentation is factual, but not complete, "You've got to read the contract as a whole."

Suttles asked Kidd if what has been done is legal. Kidd says yes.

Suttles thinks that this is a minor issue.

II. PROCLAMATION:

A. November 28, 2008 as Native American Heritage Day

Mayor Jack read the presentation. Wonderful Native  Indian dress.

Mr. Jones on behalf of Yavapai and other Indian Tribes states his appreciation.

III. PRESENTATIONS

A. Introduction of new businesses.

Z's Fitness

Fully equipped facility. Z's Fitness. Moved up here from Scottsdale. Strictly personal training. Doing a small canned food drive. 

http://www.zsfitness.com

Local Girl Productions

Jewelry and birthday parties.

localgirlproductions.com

SendOutCards.com

Can access 24/7 online. 567-5608 (Camp Verde)

Mind Body & Soul Wellness Spas

6 treatment roms, laser treatments and injectibles, massage, hydrotherapy. Companion suite. 7 days a week. Eco-luxury treatments. prescottmindbodyandsoul.com

B. Update by representatives of Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) on the 69/89 Traffic Interchange Project.

No complaints as of yet. Thanks community. New vet cemetery entrance complete, new VA entrance complete, with signal. 90-95% complete with earthwork on total project. New signage added to encourage new Prescott Lakes Parkway use.

Phase 2:

Ramp SW

Shared use path

Improvements at Sheldon Streets

Heather Heights Intersection

Begin Bridge Construction 90% complete

Left turn from SR 89

Phase 3

Open Ramp SW and Shared use path - opened up SW ramp

Temporary Traffic Signal - working well.

Continue Bridge Construction

Widen Gurley and Sheldon

Hoping that the temporary signal location can be moved in about 4 months.

Phase 4

Split in 2 parts

Complete Overpass

Signal gone

Construct SR 89 North

Construct SR 69 East

Final Phase

Construct SR 89 South

Construct South half SR 68 East (?)

Complete Overland Trail

Reconstruct Aven Dr.

Have moved approximately 275,000 cubic yards of dirt.

Shows multi-use path. 

Widening on 69 complete right now. Interchange with signal in place. Two signal cycles at most.

Working with businesses on signage.

Roecker has noted that ADOT deserves compliments, and the communication level has increased immensely.  Asks about a temporary construction issue having a 4" drop off in front of JB's. Preferred route to Yavapai College is to go Gurley Street, to Rush, right and use the signal.

Luzius asks about ingress/egress from 69 - Sheldon. Asked if there are any complaints about jackhammers at 3 am. 

On demolition of bridge, there is work being done during day. No complaints about night time activity. 

Luzius said it had woken them up.

Norwood asked if ADOT was going to make any improvements to Rush Street. Notes that ADOT is putting a lot of extra traffic on Rush, and asks them to reconsider Rush Street.

888-236-4374

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azdot.gov/highways/projects/prescott_district_projects

Notes that they are on schedule.

IV. CONSENT AGENDA (Individual items moved to bottom of page to make it easier for readers Click here for items .)

Passed unanimously. 

V. REGULAR AGENDA

A. Reappointment of members to the City of Prescott Industrial Development Authority.

Passed unanimously. Madden, Jacobs and Fuller.

B. Approve Agreement for Services with Prescott Area Arts and Humanities Council for 2009.

Lamerson said that he wants to focus on the needs of the city, and will likely not vote in favor. Supports personally.

Roecker notes that it has turned into something bigger than anticipated. Agrees with Lamerson. Will vote no.

Suttles asks if it is not approved, then where does the money go? Stays in bedtax fund.

Bob Bell asks if the awards will come back to council for approval. 

Jane Bristol says yes. 

passes 5-2, Lamerson and Roecker votes no.

C. Public Hearing and Adoption of Resolution No. 3921-0927 – A resolution of the Mayor and Council of the City of Prescott, Yavapai County, Arizona, amending the General Plan Map to reflect the likely future land uses of approximately 2600 acres west of the Prescott Airport Love Field.

 Public comment: Asks that the council designate the western-most edge as low-density housing.

Passes 6-1, Luzius against.

D. Award bid to D & K Farming Enterprises, LLC, for transportation and disposal of bio-solids from the Sundog and Airport Wastewater Treatment Facilities including Bid Alternate A and Bid Alternate B unit prices.

ADEQ does an annual inspection of the waste site.

Contract reviewed for legality, and has been approved by risk management attorneys. 

Suttles asks where the site is: Hauser and Hauser farms, in Verde Valley.

Public comment by Tom Slayback of the location - does not think it's legal for the location.

Mayor Jack Wilson asks if that is part of the law. Slayback said no, it's a much higher moral problem. 

Passed 6-1, Luzius dissented.

E. Approval of Amendment Two to City Contract No. 07-271, Copper Basin Road Improvement Project, with Asphalt Paving & Supply, Inc., in the amount of $495,491.00.

Lamerson asked if they could withhold payment to the contractor, but understands that it's not APS's fault, it's the engineer's fault, who wants to discuss ASAP.

Suttles thinks they should finish this project and be careful before employing the engineering firm again. Suttles said she will not vote for this, "The effort is good, but I cannot vote for this."

Luzius won't vote for it unless it can be itemized out.

Lamerson asks what happens if they vote no. 

Basically, the city would be in default. And the city could be sued and they would look to the contract remedies for other options.

Bob Bell said that as a contractor, if the city went into default on him, not only would he sue, but it would stop work immediately.

F. Consider appointment of Mayor Pro Tempore.

Mayor nominated Bob Bell. Unanimously approved.

G. Combining the December 16, 2008 Study Session and December 23, 2008 Regular Voting Meeting, to be held on December 16, 2008, due to the

Christmas holiday.

H. Recess into Executive Session.

Lamerson 

I. EXECUTIVE SESSION

1. Discussion or consultation for legal advice with the attorney or attorneys of the public body and discussion or consultation with the attorneys of the public body in order to consider its position and instruct its attorneys regarding the public body's position regarding contracts that are the subject of negotiations, in pending or contemplated litigation or in settlement discussions conducted in order to avoid or resolve litigation, pursuant to A.R.S. §§38-431.03(A)(3) and (4). a. Big Chino Water Ranch.

b. Easement contractual issues for properties located north of the existing City limits.

c. Continuing water service to Wilhoit Water Company.

VI. ADJOURNMENT

Consent Agenda Items (From item IV. Consent Agenda)

CONSENT ITEMS A THROUGH L LISTED BELOW MAY BE ENACTED BY ONE MOTION. ANY ITEM MAY BE REMOVED AND DISCUSSED IF A COUNCILMEMBER SO REQUESTS.

A. Adopt Resolution No. 3920-0926 – A resolution of the Mayor and City Council of the City of Prescott, Yavapai County, Arizona, authorizing the formation of an Enterprise Zone; designating the boundaries of the Enterprise Zone; appointing representatives from the Prescott Council to serve on the Enterprise Zone Commission; and authorizing the City to enter into an Intergovernmental Agreement with Yavapai County to form the Enterprise Zone Commission.

B. Approve Water Service Agreement with Granite Gate Retirement Community.

C. Approve Amendment One to Contract No. 2008-180 with HydroSystems, Inc., for Underground Storage Facility Permit Renewal Hydrological Study.

D. Approve acceptance of 410-Federal grant funds in the amount of $60,000.00 from the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety.

E. Approve purchase of one 2009 GMC Sierra 2500HD 4WD Pickup Truck from Midway Chevrolet, through use of State of Arizona Contract #SCC090000-6, for the amount of $26,887.73.

F. Approve purchase of three 2009 Ford Crown Victoria Police Interceptor Vehicles from Five Star Ford, through use of Arizona State Contract P71/SCC070008-2, for the amount of $80,270.61.

G. Award contract with Datamatx for billing and mailing services.

H. Approve an agreement with Prescott Alternative Transportation to provide advance funding in the amount of $25,000.00 for implementation of the ADOT Safe Routes to School Program.

I. Approve purchase of a new Interactive Voice Response (IVR) Software Program for the Trak-It IVR System, in the amount of $54,500.00 from Tele-

Works, Inc.

J. Approve replat of a portion of Lots 407 and 420 of the Idlywild Tract Subdivision, located at 125 Josephine St., Applicants: David and Tanya

Janssen, APN 111-08-027, (RP08-005).

K. Adopt Ordinance No. 4683--0926 – An ordinance of the Mayor and Council of the City of Prescott, Yavapai County, Arizona, amending Title X, Land Development Code, of the Prescott City Code by providing for changes to Section 6.4.3 and Section 6.4.7 (Fences), Table 6.2.9 (Drive-thru stacking), Section 6.11.3 (Outdoor Lighting), and Table 6.12.5 (Temporary Signage/Banners).

L. Approve the Minutes of the Prescott City Council Joint Workshop/Special Meeting of October 28, 2008; the Workshop of November 4, 2008; the Combined Study Session/Regular Voting Meeting of November 4, 2008; the November 5, 2008 Special Council Meeting (in their role as members of the Regional Association of Local Governments); the Special Meeting (for Executive Session) of November 7, 2008, the Workshop of November 18, 2008 and the Study Session of November 18, 2008.

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