Council Regular/Special Meeting
Special MeetingGilbert, AZ · May 5, 2016
Agenda
COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
May 5, 2016
Members may attend in person or by telephone.
John W. Lewis, Mayor Eddie Cook Jenn Daniels
Jared Taylor, Vice Mayor Victor Petersen Brigette Peterson
Jordan Ray
Regular Meeting
Municipal Center Drive
7:00 PM
50 East Civic Center Drive
Gilbert, Arizona
5/4/16 - Item 19 Changed to Add Emergency Clause
AGENDA ITEMS MAY BE DISCUSSED IN A DIFFERENT SEQUENCE.
ITEMS WILL NOT BE DISCUSSED PRIOR TO POSTED MEETING TIME.
AGENDA ITEM
CALL TO ORDER
INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The invocation may be offered by a person of any religion, faith, belief or non-belief, as well as
Councilmembers. A list of volunteers is maintained by the Town Clerk and interested persons
should contact the Clerk for further information.
Mayor invites all scouts present to the front of the Council Chambers.
Pledge of Allegiance and introduction and recognition of scouts.
Invocation Pastor Rick Furmanek, Evident Life Church.
ROLL CALL
PRESENTATIONS; PROCLAMATIONS
1. Pillar of the Month – Caring.
2. Proclamation declaring May 2016 as Brain Tumor Awareness Month.
3. Proclamation declaring May 8-14, 2016 as National Economic Development Week.
4. Recognition of Gilbert Honeycutt, Human Relations Commission, for 10 years of service
to the Town of Gilbert.
5. Recognition of Legacy Traditional School – Gilbert Campus for winning April’s State
Finals and earning an invitation to compete in the Odyssey of the Mind World Finals.
6. Recognition of Leading Edge Academy’s girls basketball team for winning five straight
State Championships in the Canyon Athletic Association.
COMMUNICATIONS FROM CITIZENS
At this time, members of the public may comment on matters within the jurisdiction of the Town
but not on the agenda. The Council’s response is limited to responding to criticism, asking staff
to review a matter commented upon, or asking that a matter be put on a future agenda.
CONSENT CALENDAR
All items listed below are considered consent calendar items and may be approved by a single
motion unless removed at the request of Council for further discussion/action. Other items on
the agenda may be added to the consent calendar and approved under a single motion.
7. INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT - consider approval of Intergovernmental
Agreement No. 2016-5007-0262 with Maricopa County Library District for library
operations of both the Southeast Regional and Perry Branch Libraries and authorize the
Mayor to execute the required documents.
8. DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT – consider adoption of a Resolution approving a First
Amended Development Reimbursement Agreement with Larry Frank Allen for the cost of
off-site improvements made at and around the intersection of Ray Road and Gilbert Road and
authorize the Mayor to execute the required documents.
9. AGREEMENT – consider approval of First Amendment to Telecommunications License
Agreement Contract No. 2006-1105-0133 with Alltel Communications Southwest Holdings,
Inc. doing business as Verizon Wireless in an amount not to exceed $50 per month for a
wireless communication facility until 2031 and authorize the Mayor to execute the required
documents.
10. BUDGET – consider approval of a Contingency Transfer from the Environmental
Services Residential Contingency Fund in the amount of $350,000 and Environmental
Services Commercial Contingency Fund in the amount of $45,000 to:
a) Residential Fund in the amount of $275,000;
b) Bulk Fund in the amount of $75,000; and
c) Commercial Fund in the amount $45,000.
11. GRANT – consider acceptance of a grant, Contract No. 2016-2106-0280, from Salt
River Project Aesthetics Program funding to complete landscaping improvements in front of
Salt River Project's Tenney substation, located west of the intersection of Lindsay and Ray
Roads on the south side of Ray Road and authorize the Mayor to execute the required
documents.
12. SPECIAL EVENTS - consider approval of funds in an amount not to exceed $15,000 to
provide certain limited services at the 2016 Fourth of July fireworks show to protect public
safety and authorize the Mayor to sign a letter of commitment.
13. FINAL PLAT SP1480 - consider approval of the final plat for District Lofts located
between Cullumber Avenue and the Union Pacific Railroad tracks, just west of Gilbert Road.
14. PARKWAY IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT – consider publicly declaring the bids for FY
2017 improvements in Parkway Improvement Districts No. 88-05, 07-02, 07-06, 07-09 & 07-
11 and reject all bids but the bid of the lowest and best responsible bidder, waive clerical
errors, and award contracts for the work and authorize the Mayor to execute the required
documents as follows:
a) Contract No. 2016-8003-0239 with Somerset Contracting the amount of $29,695.70 for
work in PK No. 88-05;
b) Contract No. 2016-8003-0238 with Somerset Contracting in the amount of $56,054.65 for
work in PK No. 07-02;
c) Contract No. 2016-8003-0237 with Somerset Contracting in the amount of $81,875.50 for
work in PK No. 07-06;
d) Contract No. 2016-8003-0236 with Somerset Contracting in the amount of $27,116.00 for
work in PK No. 07-09; and
e) Contract No. 2016-8003-0235 with Somerset Contracting in the amount of $43,832.30 for
work in PK No. 07-11.
15. PARKWAY IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT – consider publicly declaring the bid for
FY2017 improvements in Parkway Improvement District No. 0703 and reject all bids but the
bid of the lowest and best responsible bidder, waive clerical errors, and award Contract No.
2016-8003-0265 with Sonrisa the amount of $4,635.00 per month for PK No. 07-03 and
authorize the Mayor to execute the required documents.
PUBLIC HEARING
Items will be heard at one Public Hearing; at which time anyone wishing to comment on a Public
Hearing Item may do so. Comments will be heard from those in support of or in opposition to an
item. Hearings are noticed for 7:00 p.m.
In order to comment on a Public Hearing Item, you must fill out a public comment form,
indicating the Item Number on which you wish to be heard. Once the hearing is closed, there will
be no further public comment unless requested by a member of the Council. After the Public
Hearing, the Council may act on all items not requiring additional staff, public, or
Councilmember comment with a single vote.
16. LIQUOR LICENSE – conduct hearing and consider approval of a Series 12 Restaurant
Liquor License for Black Bear Diner #73 located at 1809 East Baseline Road.
17. BONDS – conduct hearing and consider adoption of a Resolution allowing the Town to
use bond proceeds to repay internal borrowing incurred prior to sale of bonds for the San Tan
Vista Water Treatment Plant Expansion, Project No. WA070.
18. GENERAL PLAN GP15-12/ZONING Z15-21- conduct hearing and consider:
a) adoption of a Resolution approving a Minor General Plan Amendment to change the land
use classification of approximately 79 acres of real property generally located on the
southwest corner of Ray and Recker Roads from Residential > 5-8 DU/AC to Residential >
3.5-5 DU/AC land use classification; and
b) approval of the findings and adoption of an Ordinance Z15-21 amending the zoning
classification of approximately 79 acres of real property generally located on the southwest
corner of Ray and Recker Roads from Single Family - 8 (SF-8) to Single Family - Detached
(SF-D) zoning district with a Planned Area Development (PAD) overlay to modify the
required building setbacks. The effect of the rezoning will be to reduce setbacks within a
motorcourt product.
19. ZONING Z16-04 - conduct hearing and consider adoption of an Ordinance to amend the
Town of Gilbert Land Development Code, Chapter I Zoning Regulations, Division 4 General
Regulations, Article 4.5 Supplemental Use Regulations, Section 4.5014 Medical Marijuana
Dispensaries, Offsite Cultivation Sites and Designated Caregiver Cultivation Locations,
related to the number of permitted facilities within the Town. The effect of the amendment
will be to limit the number of allowed medical marijuana facilities to a total of two within the
Gilbert Town limits, and declaring an emergency.
20. PROPERTY ACQUISITION/CHANGE ORDER – consider:
a) conducting hearing and consider approving the acquisition of right-of-way and easement
Parcel No. 302-12-043A for improvements to the Cooper and Guadalupe Intersection, CIP
Project No. ST094, in an amount not to exceed $240,164 plus statutory interest: and
b) approval of Change Order No.5 to Contract No. 2010-7003-0089 with Ritoch Powell &
Associates increasing the contract by $68,290 for the Cooper and Guadalupe Intersection,
CIP Project No. ST094.
21. CONTRACT – conduct hearing and consider rejection of the bid protest submitted by
GoFirst, a joint venture, and the individual joint venturers, Go Towing & Recovery LLC and
First Class Automotive Transport LLC, for Request for Proposal No. 2016-3001-0177 Police
Motor Vehicle Towing Services and authorize the Mayor to execute the required documents.
22. CONTRACT – conduct hearing and consider rejection of the bid protest submitted by
Priority Towing LLC, for Request for Proposal No. 2016-3001-0177 Police Motor Vehicle
Towing Services and authorize the Mayor to execute the required documents.
23. CONTRACT – consider approval of the following contracts for the Gilbert Police Motor
Vehicle Towing Services and authorize the Mayor to execute the required documents:
a) Contract No. 2016-3001-0241 with Thompson Diversified LLC;
b) Contract No. 2016-3001-0242 with Apache Sands Towing;
c) Contract No. 2016-3001-0177 with Tri-City Towing;
d) Contract No. 2016-3001-0243 with All City Towing; and
e) Contract No. 2016-3001-0244 with Arizona Boyz Towing.
24. BUDGET - conduct hearing and adopt the budgets on the 2016/2017 Street Light
Improvement Districts (SLID) and establish June 9, 2016 as the final public hearing and
adopting the tax levy for the districts.
25. BUDGET — conduct hearing and adopt the preliminary budget on the Parkway
Maintenance Improvement District Nos. 88-06, 88-08, 07-01, 07-02, 07-03, 07-04, 07-07,
07-08, 07-09, 07-10, and 07-11 for July l, 2016 to June 30, 2017 and establish June 9, 2016
as the date of the final public hearing and adopting a tax levy for the districts.
26. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDS – conduct hearing and
consider adoption of the Gilbert FY2016-2017 Annual Action Plan for Community
Development Block Grant Activities to the US Department of Housing and Urban
Development and authorize the Mayor or his designee to execute and submit the required
documents.
RECESS REGULAR MEETING AND CONVENE SPECIAL MEETING
27. BUDGET - acceptance of the preliminary budget for July 1, 2016 to June 30, 2017 of
$850,494,630 and establish June 9, 2016 as the date of public hearing and adoption of the
final budget.
ADJOURN SPECIAL MEETING AND RECONVENE REGULAR MEETING
ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS
Administrative Items are for Council discussion and action. It is to the discretion of the majority
of the Council regarding public input requests on any Administrative Item. Persons wishing to
speak on an Administrative Item should complete a Request to Speak Form and indicate the Item
they wish to address. Council may or may not accept public comment.
28. BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS – consider appointment of two regular members to the
Parks, Recreation and Library Services Advisory Board with a term beginning May 11, 2016
and ending May 12, 2019.
29. BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS – consider appointment of two regular members to the
Public Facilities Municipal Property Corporation with a term beginning May 6, 2016 and
ending January 1, 2019.
30. BOARDS, COMMISSIONS, AND COMMITTEES - reports from Council Liaisons for
the:
a) Subcommittee on Board and Commission Application Screening, Interview, and
Selection
b) Other Council Subcommittees
c) Regional Meetings
d) Arts and Culture Board
e) Design Review Board
f) Environmental and Energy Conservation Advisory Board
g) Human Relations Commission
h) Industrial Development Authority
i) Mayor’s Youth Advisory Committee
j) Parks, Recreation and Library Services Advisory Board
k) Planning Commission
l) Redevelopment Commission
m) Town of Gilbert, AZ Public Facilities MPC
n) Town of Gilbert, AZ Water Resources MPC
o) Town of Gilbert, AZ Self-Insured Trust Fund for Health Benefits
p) Utility Board
POLICY ITEMS
FUTURE MEETINGS
There may be a discussion of whether to place an item on a future agenda and the date, but not
the merits of the item.
COMMUNICATIONS
Report from the TOWN MANAGER on current events.
Report from the COUNCIL on current events.
Report from the MAYOR on current events.
ADJOURN
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