Council Regular/Special Meeting
Special MeetingGilbert, AZ · August 3, 2017
Agenda
COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
August 3, 2017
Members may attend in person or by telephone.
Jenn Daniels, Mayor ● Victor Petersen, Vice Mayor
Scott Anderson ● Eddie Cook ● Brigette Peterson ● Jordan Ray ● Jared Taylor
Regular Meeting
6:30 PM
Municipal Center, Council Chambers
50 E Civic Center Drive
Gilbert, Arizona
AGENDA ITEMS MAY BE DISCUSSED IN A DIFFERENT SEQUENCE.
ITEMS WILL NOT BE DISCUSSED PRIOR TO POSTED MEETING TIME.
ADDENDUM 2
ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS
30A CODE OF GILBERT - discussion and direction to staff regarding the Town Code
provision related to cost of living adjustments to Council compensation.
ADDENDUM
CONSENT CALENDAR
17A LEGAL - consider authorizing the Town Manager to sign the proposed settlement
with Taylor Morrison/Arizona, Inc. of Town of Gilbert v. Taylor Morrison/Arizona,
Inc., Maricopa County Superior Court Case No. CV2015-096632, in the amount of
$337,500.
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 by Dr. Thor Strandholt, Valor Christian Center.
ROLL CALL
PRESENTATIONS; PROCLAMATIONS
1 Proclamation declaring August 2017 as Drowning Impact Awareness Month.
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.
2 INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT – consider approval of Intergovernmental
Agreement No. 2018-2106-0032 with Maricopa County to waive traffic control permit
fees and authorize the Mayor to execute the required documents.
3 INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT – consider approval of an amendment 1
to Agreement No. 2017-1105-0453 with Maricopa County for the County’s use of
certain Town property located north of the northwest corner of Higley Road and
Ocotillo Road and if it becomes necessary to relocate electrical lines associated with
an easement granted by the Town, Maricopa County will pay all costs associated with
such relocation and with restoring the easement area and authorize the Mayor to
execute the required documents.
4 DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT – consider approval and authorize the Mayor to
execute the required documents for:
a) adoption of a Resolution approving a Development Reimbursement Agreement
with Agritopia Epicenter, LLC. for development of a mixed-use project consisting of
approximately 55,300 square feet of commercial space and 287 multi-family units
with reimbursement of up to $500,000 for the cost of construction of the off-site
improvements and up to $817,772 for permit and plan review fees; and
b) approval of a Contingency Transfer in the amount of $1,317,772 from the
Economic Development Reserve Fund.
5 DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT – consider approval and authorize the Mayor to
execute the required documents for:
a) adoption of a Resolution approving a Development Agreement with
GoDaddy.com, LLC for the purpose expanding GoDaddy operations in Gilbert; and
b) approval of a Contingency Transfer in the amount of $836,000 from the Economic
Development Reserve Fund.
6 AGREEMENT – consider approval of Agreement No. 2018-2105-0026 with The
Greater Phoenix Economic Council in an amount not to exceed $105,498 for services
in FY2018 and authorize the Mayor to execute the required documents.
7 AGREEMENT – consider approval of License Agreement No. 2018-2105-0018 with
Alexander Building Company, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $1,624.75 payable to
the Town of Gilbert for construction trailer, construction staging and subcontractor
purposes of Alexander Building Company located at 335 N. Gilbert Road
commencing on July 17, 2017 and continuing for a period of five (5) months with the
option of renewing one (1) additional month and authorize the Mayor to execute the
required documents.
8 AGREEMENT – consider approval of Cooperative Purchasing Agreement No. 2018-
4107-0017 with Hills Brothers pursuant to a Pima County contract in an amount not to
exceed $180,000 for wastewater system odor and corrosion control chemicals for the
period ending June 30, 2018 with the option to renew for four (4) additional one (1)
year terms and authorize the Mayor to execute the required documents.
9 AGREEMENT– consider approval of expenditures under Cooperative Purchase
Agreement No. 2015-1103-0426 with RUSH Truck Centers of Phoenix in an amount
not to exceed $2,772,000 including taxes for the purchase of nine (9) residential
refuse Automated Side Loader (ASL) vehicles and authorize the Mayor to execute the
required documents.
10 CONTRACT – consider approval of Project Management/Construction Management
(PM/CM) Services Contract No. 2017-2106-0634 with TriStar Engineering &
Management, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $334,080 for the Heritage District
Transportation Improvements, Project No. RD211, and authorize the Mayor to execute
the required documents.
11 CONTRACT – consider approval of Construction Management Services Contract No.
2018-2106-0008 with Stanley Consultants in an amount not to exceed $487,256 for
Heritage District Waterline Project, Project No. WA125, and authorize the Mayor to
execute the required documents.
12 CONTRACT – consider approval of Architectural/Engineering (A/E) Services
Contract No. 2017-2106-0591 with Kimley-Horn and Associates in an amount not to
exceed $1,188,739 to provide the design and engineering services for Rittenhouse
District Park - Phase 1, Project No. PR032, and authorize the Mayor to execute the
required documents.
13 CONTRACT – consider approval and authorize the Mayor to execute the required
documents for:
a) Architectural/Engineering (A/E) Services Contract No. 2017-2106-0621 with
HAD Architects, LLC in an amount not to exceed $2,584,382 for design and
engineering services of the Gilbert Public Safety Training Facility, Project No.
MF040;
b) Project Management/Construction Management (PM/CM) Services Contract No.
2017-2106-0625 with CookDZ, LLC in an amount not to exceed $487,920 for project
management services during the design phase of the Gilbert Public Safety Training
Facility, Project No. MF040; and
c) Pre-Construction Services Contract No. 2017-2106-0626 with CORE Construction,
Inc. in an amount not to exceed $396,405 for professional pre-construction services
during the design phase of the Gilbert Public Safety Training Facility, Project No.
MF040.
14 CONTRACT – consider approval of Professional Consulting Services Contract No.
2017-2106-0650 with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. in an amount not to exceed
$565,000 for the American with Disabilities Act (ADA) Assessment and Transition
Plan for Town facilities, Project No. MF238, and authorize the Mayor to execute the
required documents.
15 CONTRACT – consider approval of Architectural/Engineering (A/E) Services
Contract No. 2018-2106-0010 with NFra Inc. in an amount not to exceed $173,584 for
the Recker Road - 660' North of Ray to 1,320' North project, Project No. ST096, and
authorize the Mayor to execute the required documents.
16 CONTRACT – consider approval and authorize the Mayor to execute the required
documents of:
a) expenditures under Contract No. 2015-1105-0447 with Motorola Solutions in an
amount not to exceed $281,400 to provide Public Safety two way radios and
associated test equipment; and
b) a Contingency Transfer from the Capital Improvement Project (CIP) Contingency
Fund to the Police System Development Fee Funds in the amount of $193,000 for the
purchase of eligible communication equipment that is growth related.
17 CHANGE ORDER – consider approval of Change Order No. 1 to
Architectural/Engineering (A/E) Services Contract No. 2017-2106-0631 with BWS
Architects increasing the contract amount by $36,093 for engineering services to add
water line design for Heritage District Transportation Improvements, Project No.
RD211, and authorize the Mayor to execute the required documents.
18 FEES - consider adoption of the System Development Fee Schedules for Water and
Wastewater pursuant to Arizona Revised Statutes (ARS) Section 9-463.05 to be
effective October 17, 2017.
19 ABANDONMENT S14-08-B - consider adoption of a Resolution of Abandonment for
a portion of three existing easements crossing the proposed Marathon Ranch
subdivision, located south and east of the intersection of Val Vista Drive and Riggs
Road.
20 FINAL PLAT S14-08-B - consider approval of the final plat for Marathon Ranch
located south and east of the intersection of Val Vista Drive and Riggs Road.
21 FINAL PLAT S14-12 - consider approval of the final plat for Somerset - Phase 1
located south and east of the intersection of Greenfield Road and Pecos Road.
22 FINAL PLAT S1571 - consider approval of the final plat for 1980 West Commerce
Avenue located at the northeast corner of Commerce Avenue and the Union Pacific
Railroad (UPRR) Tracks (Hamilton Place alignment).
23 FINAL PLAT S15-02 - consider approval of a replat for Tract "M" of Legacy at
Seville located north of the Seville Golf and Country Club and south of the golf course
maintenance building.
24 MINUTES – consider approval of the minutes of the Regular Meetings of June 15,
2017 and June 29, 2017 and Special Meeting of June 15, 2017.
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.
25 LIQUOR LICENSE – conduct hearing and consider approval of a Series 7 Beer and
Wine Bar Liquor License for Rott N' View located at 313 North Gilbert Road, Suite
301.
26 LIQUOR LICENSE – conduct hearing and consider approval of a Series 12
Restaurant Liquor License for Steak and Stone of Gilbert located at 1026 South
Gilbert Road.
27 LIQUOR LICENSE – conduct hearing and consider approval of a Series 12
Restaurant Liquor License for Jalisience Mexican Food located at 743 South Lindsay
Road, Suite 101.
28 LIQUOR LICENSE – conduct hearing and consider approval of a Series 12
Restaurant Liquor License for Flying Basset Brewing located at 720 West Ray Road.
29 CODE OF GILBERT - conduct hearing and consider a petition from Heather
Chadwick, Forward Planner for CalAtlantic Homes, to waive the requirements of the
Code of Gilbert, Chapter 10 Building and Construction Regulations, Article 8 Utility
Lines, Section 10-254 Waiver of Requirements – related to requirements for
underground installation of existing utility lines along McQueen Road, adjacent to
their new residential subdivision, S15-14-A.
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.
30 CODE OF GILBERT - discussion and direction to staff to proceed with amending the
Code of Gilbert to prohibit taxpayer funds from going to organizations involved in
political activities.
31 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) Industrial Development Authority
e) Mayor’s Youth Advisory Committee
f) Parks and Recreation Board
g) Planning Commission
h) Redevelopment Commission
i) Town of Gilbert, AZ Public Facilities MPC
j) Town of Gilbert, AZ Water Resources MPC
k) Town of Gilbert, AZ Self-Insured Trust Fund for Health Benefits
l) Utility Board
POLICY ITEMS
32 POLICY NO. 2017-02 - consider approval of Council Policy No. 2017-02 regarding
Policies of Responsible Financial Management, repealing Policy No. 2016-04.
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.
Requested Agenda Items and Projected Meeting Dates
August 3, 2017 - Discussion and potential action on repeal or adjustment of ordinance that
adjusts Council pay based on staff pay. Contact Andrew McGuire (V. Petersen, J. Taylor, E.
Cook)
September 21, 2017 - Review of the number of service calls to group homes to trigger Town
engagement with group home management. Contact: Kyle Mieras (E. Cook, V. Petersen, J.
Daniels)
September 21, 2017 - Review noise ordinances. Contact: Kyle Mieras (E. Cook, V. Petersen,
J. Daniels)
September 21, 2017 - Policy on undergrounding 12 kV power lines. Contact: Kyle Mieras (J.
Daniels, V. Petersen, J. Ray)
September 21, 2017 - Gift Policy for Staff - discuss applying the same gift policy for Council
to Town Staff and Contractors/Consultants Contact: ___ (J. Taylor, S. Anderson, B. Peterson)
October 19, 2017 - Strategy on Tourism. Contact: Dan Henderson (J. Daniels, V. Petersen, J.
Ray)
June 2018 - New Execution Funding Policy. Contact: ____ (E. Cook, V. Petersen, J. Daniels)
No assigned date - Park Funding Policy. Contact: ____ (E. Cook, J. Taylor, S. Anderson)
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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