City Council

Mayor Mark S. Nexsen Lake Havasu City Vice Mayor Don Callahan Police Facility Councilmember Dean Barlow 2360 McCulloch Blvd North Councilmember Donna Lake Havasu City, Arizona 86403 Brister-McCoy www.lhcaz.gov Councilmember Jeni Coke Councilmember Michele Lin Councilmember Cal Sheehy City Council Regular Meeting Minutes - Final Tuesday, February 23, 2016 6:00 PM 1. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Nexsen called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. 2. INVOCATION: Pastor Jim Bethoney, Living Word Family Church Pastor Jim Bethoney with Living Word Family Church gave the invocation. 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Cub Scout Pac 992 led in the Pledge of Allegiance. 4. ROLL CALL Present: 7- Mayor Mark S. Nexsen, Councilmember Dean Barlow, Councilmember Donna Brister-McCoy, Vice Mayor Don Callahan, Councilmember Jeni Coke, Councilmember Cal Sheehy and Councilmember Michele Lin 5. CALL TO THE PUBLIC Ms. Kelly Meister addressed the Council and stated she would like to talk about patriotism, veterans and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). She said the Veterans Court has been a great tool used by Lake Havasu City to help area Veterans in need to successfully break the revolving door cycle with the Criminal Justice system. Ms. Meister stated several of these Veterans have become involved with the Veterans Court because of their military illnesses that have caused problems and one of the biggest issues that they face is PTSD, and the other issue is Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI). Ms. Meister stated the City calls itself the most patriotic city but during Winterfest, the veterans who attend Veterans Court were forced to empty trash cans full of beer cans and other trash in a very loud and crowded atmosphere. She said that was appalling to her but more appalling to her is one of our City Councilmembers, Jeni Coke, has no true understanding of what patriotism is by putting these people in that atmosphere. Ms. Meister said veterans with PTSD and TBI hate crowds and loud noises which makes their anxiety level very high. She stated that some of the veterans are going through Veterans Court for driving under the influence so having them empty trash full of beer cans is only a temptation and is also a violation if they smell like beer after emptying the trash. She said the conversation came up in a meeting that she had attended with some veterans and she was before Council to voice their opinion. Lake Havasu City Page 1 Printed on 3/10/2016 City Council Minutes - Final February 23, 2016 Mayor Nexsen stated to clarify the criticism, it was not part of the Chamber of Commerce or Councilmember Coke’s responsibility, but they were volunteers from the Veterans Court. He added for those who felt the loud music was troubling, they left and staff had no problem with them leaving. 6. CONSENT AGENDA 6.1 ID 16-0606 Approve the February 9, 2016, City Council Work Session and Regular Meeting Minutes 6.2 ID 16-0585 Adopt Resolution No. 16-3021 Approving and Authorizing Instruments Necessary to Abandon the Existing Seven Unit Horizontal Regime Condominium Subdivision S & S Condominiums and Revert the Property to its Original Lot Configuration and Repeal Resolution No. 15-2964/John Shaputis 6.3 ID 16-0599 Recommend Approval of a Special Event Liquor License Application for the Lake Havasu Hospitality Association Great Pineapple Race on May 4, 2016, at London Bridge Beach / Bonney 6.4 ID 16-0608 Call for Executive Session Pursuant to A.R.S. 38-431.03(A) 4:00 p.m. Tuesday, March 8, 2016 Councilmember Callahan moved to approve the Consent Agenda as presented, seconded by Councilmember Brister-McCoy, and carried by the following vote: Aye: 7 - Mayor Nexsen, Councilmember Barlow, Councilmember Brister-McCoy, Vice Mayor Callahan, Councilmember Coke, Councilmember Sheehy and Councilmember Lin 7. CORRESPONDENCE, COMMUNICATIONS, PETITIONS, ANNOUNCEMENTS, CITY MANAGER REPORT 7.1 ID 16-0600 Lake Havasu City Convention & Visitors Bureau Mid-Year Update Mr. Doug Traub, President of the Lake Havasu City Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB), addressed the Council and listed a summary of the CVB’s top ten accomplishments from July through December, 2015. #10) London Bridge Historic Walking Tours Upgraded #9) CVB Earns Reaccreditation #8) New Signage Concept for Bridgewater Channel #7) Issued 12 Newsletters to 18,854 Subscribers #6) Brand Partner Program Introduced Lake Havasu City Page 2 Printed on 3/10/2016 City Council Minutes - Final February 23, 2016 #5) Rebuild of GoLakeHavasu.com Underway #4) New Visitors, Dining, Tours, Golf & London Bridge Guides #3) Royal Canadian Air Force School “Landed” #2) Led Charge for Vision 20/20 & ABC Semi-Finalist Win! #1) Record Visitor Inquiries July – December, 2015 Mr. Traub also reported on the CVB’s Electronic Marketing and stated that this is the 5th year in a row that visitors to the www.golakehavasu.com website has increased, an increase of 21%. He reviewed those statistics for Council and stated 2015 has also been another record breaking year for local tourism. He stated the transient hotel revenues are up $1.3 million and restaurant and bar sales are up $9 million. 7.2 ID 16-0609 Announce Vacancies on Lake Havasu City Boards, Committees, and Commissions City Clerk Kelly Williams announced the current vacancies on various Lake Havasu City Boards, Committees, and Commissions. 7.3 ID 16-0607 City Manager's Report Mayor Nexsen read a proclamation into the record, recognizing Havasu Deuces for their support in raising funds for organized youth sports. He proclaimed March 5, 2016 as “Havasu Deuces Day.” City Manager Charlie Cassens reported on the following: • Fire Chief Dennis Mueller will retire effective May 6th. A nationwide recruitment effort is open to both internal and external candidates. • The Engineering Division has contracted for the dredging and relining of the effluent pond at the Mulberry Wastewater Treatment Plant and removal of existing vegetation and debris adjacent to the pond. Material will be hauled using trucks resulting in additional truck traffic on Walnut Drive and Mulberry Avenue. Construction is scheduled to begin this week and is anticipated to be completed by June, 2016. • Code Enforcement Updates. There are currently 54 active and open cases. • Building Permit Updates. • Sales tax updates. • Special Events Update: o Sunday, February 28, 2016, the London Bridge will be closed to thru traffic from 2:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. for the Havasu Community Health Foundation’s Annual Line Dance on the London Bridge. 8. PUBLIC HEARINGS 8.1 ID 16-0598 Recommend Approval of a Special Event Liquor License Application for the Lake Havasu City Sunrise Rotary Denise’s Day Fundraiser on March 12, 2016, at 2119 McCulloch Boulevard / Pounders Lake Havasu City Page 3 Printed on 3/10/2016 City Council Minutes - Final February 23, 2016 Ms. Williams stated that Michelle P. Pounders, applicant for the Lake Havasu City Sunrise Rotary, has applied for a Special Event Liquor License for March 12, 2016, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m. to be held at 2119 McCulloch Boulevard. Ms. Williams said proceeds from this event will go to the Lake Havasu City Sunrise Rotary, all fees have been received, and no objections were submitted. Councilmembers Callahan and Barlow recused themselves from participating and voting on this item. Mayor Nexsen opened the public hearing. There being no comments, he closed the public hearing. Councilmember Coke moved to recommend that the Arizona Department of Liquor Licenses and Control approve a Special Event Liquor License for the Lake Havasu City Sunrise Rotary Denise’s Day Fundraiser, on March 12, 2016 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m. at 2119 McCulloch Boulevard, seconded by Councilmember Lin, and carried by the following vote: Aye: 5 - Mayor Nexsen, Councilmember Brister-McCoy, Councilmember Coke, Councilmember Sheehy and Councilmember Lin Recused: 2 - Councilmember Barlow and Vice Mayor Callahan 8.2 ID 16-0596 Recommend Approval of a Special Event Liquor License Application for the Lake Havasu Area Chamber of Commerce Mixer on March 17, 2016, at 3842 North Highway 95 / Krueger Ms. Williams stated that Lisa J. Krueger, applicant for the Lake Havasu Area Chamber of Commerce, has applied for a Special Event Liquor License for one bar setup for an event to be held at 3842 North Highway 95 on March 17, 2016 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. She said proceeds from this event will go to the Lake Havasu Area Chamber of Commerce, all fees have been received and no objections were submitted. Mayor Nexsen opened the public hearing. There being no comments, he closed the public hearing. Councilmember Coke recused herself from participating and voting on this item. Councilmember Callahan moved to recommend that the Arizona Department of Liquor Licenses & Control approve a Special Event Liquor License for the Lake Havasu Area Chamber of Commerce Mixer, on March 17, 2016 from 5:00 p.m.to 7:00 p.m. at 3842 North Highway 95, seconded by Councilmember Brister-McCoy, and carried by the following vote: Lake Havasu City Page 4 Printed on 3/10/2016 City Council Minutes - Final February 23, 2016 Aye: 6 - Mayor Nexsen, Councilmember Barlow, Councilmember Brister-McCoy, Vice Mayor Callahan, Councilmember Sheehy and Councilmember Lin Recused: 1 - Councilmember Coke 8.3 ID 16-0597 Recommend Approval of a Special Event Liquor License Application for the Lake Havasu City Sunrise Rotary Fundraiser on March 19, 2016, at 2119 McCulloch Boulevard / LeGrand Ms. Williams stated Wayne Paul LeGrand, applicant for the Lake Havasu City Sunrise Rotary, has applied for a Special Event Liquor License for an event to be held at 2119 McCulloch Boulevard on March 19, 2016, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:59 p.m. She said proceeds from this event will go to the Lake Havasu City Sunrise Rotary, all fees have been received, and no objections were submitted. Councilmembers Barlow and Callahan recused themselves from participating and voting on this item. Mayor Nexsen opened the public hearing. There being no comments, he closed the public hearing. Councilmember Sheehy moved to recommend that the Arizona Department of Liquor Licenses & Control approve a Special Event Liquor License for the Lake Havasu City Sunrise Rotary Fundraiser on March 19, 2016 from 10:00 a.m. to 11:59 p.m. at 2119 McCulloch Boulevard, seconded by Councilmember Brister-McCoy, and carried by the following vote: Aye: 5 - Mayor Nexsen, Councilmember Brister-McCoy, Councilmember Coke, Councilmember Sheehy and Councilmember Lin Recused: 2 - Councilmember Barlow and Vice Mayor Callahan 8.4 ID 16-0595 Recommend Approval of a Special Event Liquor License Application for the Lake Havasu Area Chamber of Commerce Mixer on April 21, 2016, at 1515 North Lake Havasu Avenue #100 / Krueger Ms. Williams stated Lisa J. Kruger has applied for a Special Event Liquor License for a Lake Havasu Area Chamber of Commerce mixer on April 21, 2016, at 1515 North Lake Havasu Avenue #100, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. She said proceeds from this event will go to the Lake Havasu Area Chamber of Commerce, all fees have been received, and no objections were submitted. Mayor Nexsen opened the public hearing. There being no comments, he closed the public hearing. Councilmember Coke recused herself from participating and voting on this item. Lake Havasu City Page 5 Printed on 3/10/2016 City Council Minutes - Final February 23, 2016 Councilmember Barlow moved to recommend that the Arizona Department of Liquor Licenses & Control approve a Special Event Liquor License for the Lake Havasu Area Chamber of Commerce Mixer on April 21, 2016 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at 1515 North Lake Havasu Avenue #100, seconded by Councilmember Callahan, and carried by the following vote: Aye: 6 - Mayor Nexsen, Councilmember Barlow, Councilmember Brister-McCoy, Vice Mayor Callahan, Councilmember Sheehy and Councilmember Lin Recused: 1 - Councilmember Coke 8.5 ID 16-0587 Series #12 Liquor License, Niko’s Grill & Pub, 2690 Kiowa Boulevard North/Litras Ms. Williams advised that Nick James Litras has applied for a Series #12 liquor license for Niko’s Grill & Pub located at 2690 Kiowa Boulevard North. Ms. Williams noted that all posting requirements have been met, all fees have been paid, and no objections were received. She said this location is properly zoned for a liquor license. Mayor Nexsen opened the public hearing. There being no comments, he closed the public hearing. Councilmember Brister-McCoy moved to recommend that the Arizona Department of Liquor Licenses & Control approve a Series #12 liquor license for Niko’s Grill & Pub, 2690 Kiowa Boulevard North, seconded by Councilmember Barlow, and carried by the following vote: Aye: 7 - Mayor Nexsen, Councilmember Barlow, Councilmember Brister-McCoy, Vice Mayor Callahan, Councilmember Coke, Councilmember Sheehy and Councilmember Lin 8.6 ID 16-0571 Adopt Resolution No. 16-3019 Appointing Member(s) to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Ms. Williams stated there is one regular member vacancy on the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board with a term to expire June 30, 2018. Ms. Williams said the City Clerk’s Office received one application requesting consideration for this appointment. She stated that Ms. Pascual was in the audience to make a brief presentation and answer any questions from the Council. Ms. Ashley Pascual addressed the Council and stated she was very pleased to be considered for appointment to the Parks & Recreation Advisory Board. She said she was born and raised in Lake Havasu City and she and her husband are now raising their children here. She said it would be a great honor to serve on the Parks & Recreation Advisory Board and felt that her professional experience would be of great value to the Board. Ms. Pascual reviewed her background for Council and thanked them for their consideration. Lake Havasu City Page 6 Printed on 3/10/2016 City Council Minutes - Final February 23, 2016 Mayor Nexsen opened the public hearing. There being no comments, he closed the public hearing. Councilmember Callahan moved to adopt Resolution No. 16-3019 appointing Ms. Ashley Pascual as a regular member to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board with a term to expire on June 30, 2018, seconded by Councilmember Sheehy, and carried by the following vote: Aye: 7 - Mayor Nexsen, Councilmember Barlow, Councilmember Brister-McCoy, Vice Mayor Callahan, Councilmember Coke, Councilmember Sheehy and Councilmember Lin 8.7 ID 16-0610 Adopt Resolution No. 16-3025 Approving and Declaring as a Public Record the “Lake Havasu City Zoning Map” dated February 23, 2016 Zoning Administrator/Senior Planner Stuart Schmeling stated the item before Council is related to the next two items on the agenda. He said this item is to adopt a resolution to declare the zoning map a public record which is necessary to allow the map to be adopted by reference. He stated copies of the map are available at the Community Investment Department counter as well as the City Clerk’s Office. Mayor Nexsen opened the public hearing. There being no comments, he closed the public hearing. Councilmember Brister-McCoy moved to adopt Resolution No. 16-3025 approving and declaring as a public record the “Lake Havasu City Zoning Map” dated February 23, 2016, seconded by Councilmember Coke, and carried by the following vote: Aye: 7 - Mayor Nexsen, Councilmember Barlow, Councilmember Brister-McCoy, Vice Mayor Callahan, Councilmember Coke, Councilmember Sheehy and Councilmember Lin 8.8 ID 16-0586 Adopt Resolution No. 16-3026 Declaring as a Public Record that Certain Document Entitled the “Lake Havasu City Development Code” Dated February 23, 2016 Mr. Schmeling stated this item is to adopt a resolution declaring the Development Code dated February 23, 2016, a public record. He said at the work session held on February 9, 2016, substantial changes were made to the document as a result of Council discussion. City Attorney Kelly Garry stated if Council is aware of any further changes they would like to make to the Development Code, this would be the appropriate item to bring those changes up so that staff can include them in the Development Code document. Mayor Nexsen opened the public hearing. There being no comments, he closed the public hearing. Lake Havasu City Page 7 Printed on 3/10/2016 City Council Minutes - Final February 23, 2016 Councilmember Barlow moved to adopt Resolution No. 16-3026 declaring the “Lake Havasu City Development Code” dated February 23, 2016, a public record seconded by Councilmember Callahan, and carried by the following vote: Aye: 7 - Mayor Nexsen, Councilmember Barlow, Councilmember Brister-McCoy, Vice Mayor Callahan, Councilmember Coke, Councilmember Sheehy and Councilmember Lin 8.9 ID 16-0594 Adopt Ordinance No. 16-1141 Amending Title 14, Zoning, of the Lake Havasu City Code (Development Code) in its Entirety Mr. Schmeling stated that this item is adopting an ordinance which will amend Title 14 of the City Municipal Code and replace it with the new Code. He said the Development Code was discussed at the work session on February 9, 2016, and amendments were made to address all of the concerns that were addressed at that meeting. Mayor Nexsen stated two weeks ago, the majority of our citizens did not want any restrictions regarding parking in the front setback area of their property. He said for the public record, he would like to confirm that the restrictions regarding parking in the front setback area were removed from the proposed Code, to which Mr. Schmeling replied yes. Mayor Nexsen opened the public hearing. There being no comments, he closed the public hearing. Councilmember Sheehy thanked the Planning & Zoning Commission and the Development Code Committee. He said this process has been ongoing for over 18 months which included many hours from volunteers, staff and the consultant. He thanked everyone for their effort and said he believed this Development Code represents what the future of Lake Havasu City is going to be, based and what the residents would like it to be. In response to Mayor Nexsen’ s comment, Ms. Garry stated at the last meeting questions arose as to the timing of the adoption of the Development Code. She said it was recommended by the Planning & Zoning Commission to wait and tie the adoption of the Development Code into the ratification of the General Plan in the upcoming election. Ms. Garry said staff discussed this with the consultant and analyzed the pros and cons and the pros of adopting it now outweigh the cons. She said in the end, staff confidently believes that they can effectively deal with any issues that may arise between the Development Code and the General Plan. Ms. Garry stated that staff believes it is the best use of city resources and time and it will correct a lot of issues that staff is dealing with now that really have nothing to do with the General Plan. She added the Development Code would become effective 30 days after adoption by Council. Councilmember Sheehy stated that he would support adopting the Development Code immediately. Mayor Nexsen agreed and stated that he thought by not adopting it now, all of the Lake Havasu City Page 8 Printed on 3/10/2016 City Council Minutes - Final February 23, 2016 work that Councilmember Sheehy had pointed out that our citizens, consultants, and volunteers have done would go to waste. He agreed that many of the items that were corrected in the Development Code have nothing to do with the General Plan. Mayor Nexsen added there will always be that over-arching connection, but those issues can be worked out. Ms. Garry stated if staff does run into an issue where it is not consistent with the General Plan, they would follow the General Plan that is currently in place. She said staff is required by law to comply with the General Plan and would make corrections to the Development Code or process as needed. Councilmember Barlow asked if it was a requirement to have an effective date in the motion, to which Ms. Garry stated it was not necessary because by statue, it would go into effect 30 days after adoption by Council. Councilmember Callahan moved to adopt Ordinance No. 16-1141 amending Title 14, Zoning, of the Lake Havasu City Code (Development Code) in its entirety, seconded by Councilmember Barlow, and carried by the following vote: Aye: 7 - Mayor Nexsen, Councilmember Barlow, Councilmember Brister-McCoy, Vice Mayor Callahan, Councilmember Coke, Councilmember Sheehy and Councilmember Lin 8.10 ID 16-0590 Adopt Resolution No. 16-3023 Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the Right of Entry Application and Agreement with the Arizona State Land Department for Municipal Well Testing and Access Water Resources Coordinator Dr. Doyle Wilson stated this resolution is to approve a Right of Entry Agreement with Arizona State Land Department. He said the parcel is Arizona State Trust Land where staff will be exploring on the very southern end for test site #2 and to the extreme north end, for test site #1. Dr. Wilson stated those are the access points which staff intends to explore for a second collector well. He said this agreement is to authorize signature to start the process of accessing the property. Councilmember Barlow asked if there was any difference between the top-end of the parcel versus the bottom end of the parcel. Dr. Wilson stated it was the wishes of Arizona State Land in the event one of those areas turn to be favorable for further development, and that is the reason the request is for the peripheries, or boundaries of that parcel. Councilmember Barlow asked how big an area the City would have to purchase, to which Dr. Wilson stated that the City only needs enough room for access to build the necessary infrastructure to pump water from the ground to the pipeline on London Bridge Road. He said because the City’s water treatment plant is just east of the parcel, it would be favorable because it would mean a very small amount of infrastructure to pump the water to the treatment plant. Councilmember Barlow asked if it proves out, if it would be approximately the same size as the Lake Havasu City Page 9 Printed on 3/10/2016 City Council Minutes - Final February 23, 2016 existing well on the Island. Dr. Wilson stated it would depend on what staff finds, but said staff was hoping the well would produce anywhere from 11 to 15 million gallons of water a day which is smaller than the well on the Island. He added that would help because the existing backup wells are not in the best of condition. He said we need to have an extra access supply to make up in case the collector well is down for servicing. Dr. Wilson added that staff does not have a lot of knowledge of what is on the property so this would be pure exploration at this point. Mayor Nexsen opened the public hearing. There being no comments, he closed the public hearing. Councilmember Barlow moved to adopt Resolution No. 16-3023 authorizing the City Manager to execute the Arizona State Land Department Right of Entry Application and Agreement on behalf of the City, seconded by Councilmember Brister-McCoy, and carried by the following vote: Aye: 7 - Mayor Nexsen, Councilmember Barlow, Councilmember Brister-McCoy, Vice Mayor Callahan, Councilmember Coke, Councilmember Sheehy and Councilmember Lin 8.11 ID 16-0604 Adopt Resolution No. 16-3024 Approving Amendment No. 1 to the Cibola Subcontract with the Mohave County Water Authority for the Delivery of Colorado River Water Dr. Wilson stated when the City purchased 2,139 acre-feet from the Cibola Irrigation and Drainage District, there were two stipulations in the subcontract with the Mohave County Water Authority. He said in order to gain access to that water, there would either need to be a shortage declaration in which our demand outgrew our regular supplies, or if we outgrew our normal water supply into the future. He stated that laid a restriction as to what we would be able to do with that water and as the drought has continued and as shortage becomes more prominent with future predictions, the Water Authority decided to come up with a plan to make it easier to obtain access to that water. Dr. Wilson said, secondly, if the water is no longer being put to use down in Cibola by the farmers, we could access the water. He added that the Water Authority also wanted to shorten the time frame to order the water, the August prior to the year that we need it, which coincides with the Bureau of Reclamation’s 24 month forecast, which is the critical forecast for predicting whether or not there is a declaration of shortage on the river for the next year. He said the second piece to that is once the water is taken off the Cibola grounds because it is no longer being used by the farmers, we can access that water and it does not automatically revert back to Cibola because the water shortage is over, it will be permanently kept in our water service area. Mayor Nexsen opened the public hearing. There being no comments, he closed the public hearing. Councilmember Sheehy moved to adopt Resolution No. 16-3024 approving Amendment No. 1 to the Cibola Subcontract between the Mohave County Water Authority and Lake Havasu City for the Delivery of Colorado River Water dated Lake Havasu City Page 10 Printed on 3/10/2016 City Council Minutes - Final February 23, 2016 January 20, 2009, seconded by Councilmember Callahan, and carried by the following vote: Aye: 7 - Mayor Nexsen, Councilmember Barlow, Councilmember Brister-McCoy, Vice Mayor Callahan, Councilmember Coke, Councilmember Sheehy and Councilmember Lin 8.12 ID 16-0605 Award Agreement for Engineering & Architectural Services for the Aquatic and Community Center Evaluation to Architekton Project Manager Ryan Molhoek stated this request is to recommend award of an agreement to Architekton for their services for the Aquatic & Community Center evaluation. He said this evaluation will consist of an overview of the entire facility, primarily evaluating crucial components such as the ozone, electrical, heating and cooling systems, and basically going through an analysis of the entire center and coming up with some life expectancies on that equipment and costs for replacement versus life time costs of maintenance and service. Mr. Molhoek said the second component is a market analysis of the existing facility. He said Architekton will compare how the Aquatic Center operates and functions and the services it provides and the demand for those services in comparison to aquatic centers that are similar within the region to see what improvements can be made. He said it will also include recommendations to keep up with the aquatic and community facilities such as storage needs for the programs, existing spaces, if the spaces are being used to the most efficient use, and make recommendations on those findings. Councilmember Lin stated that she did not see any mention of the slide repair in any of the services, to which Mr. Molhoek stated staff has a bid out for replacement of the slide due to the urgency. Mr. Molhoek stated staff had received a laundry list that came with collaboration from the Aquatic Center and maintenance staff along with some of the issues we have been having over the recent past. He said as opposed to addressing those items independently staff wanted to address those items as a whole and find out how we can make that whole center function together. Councilmember Lin asked if Aquatic Center staff members would be involved with the project, to which Mr. Molhoek replied yes. Councilmember Lin asked if anything would be done with the washrooms in the hallway to make them handicap accessible. Mr. Molhoek stated that would be part of the evaluation to look at all of those components where possible improvements can be made. Councilmember Sheehy stated in concept and theory he supported master planning of the Aquatic Center but after reading through the scope of work, he felt staff would know the expected life of some of those things such as the roof. He added as far as market feasibility in any industry, you Lake Havasu City Page 11 Printed on 3/10/2016 City Council Minutes - Final February 23, 2016 can call the vendors and obtain that information. He said he does support the master planning idea but the way this scope of work is written, that is something that he cannot support. Mr. Cassens stated this item is before the Council because of a request that was made during the department budget review process last year. He said the laundry list of repairs and miscellaneous items added up to well over ½ million dollars and was presented to him for a budget consideration. Mr. Cassens stated that it seemed to him at that time, if we have so many piece meal repairs to do just to keep the Community Center intact, maybe it was time to look at the entire facility, not just the condition of the facility and what it is going to take to protect that asset and give it a more useful life, but also look at the facility, how it is used, what the use patterns are, how the customer base has changed over time, and compare that to industry standards. Mr. Cassens stated if we are going to spend ½ million dollars on fixes, maybe it is time to spend a little bit more money and take a look at the whole thing to get a better idea as to what we have looking at us in the future. Mayor Nexsen stated, to address Councilmember Sheehy’s comment, he did not think that he disagrees with the analysis but what he was saying was, is there a reason to use an outside consultant versus, do we have the capabilities within. Mr. Cassens stated that he thought the City would benefit from the expertise of somebody who is in the business. He added that we do have the expertise in house but it was the list of fixes from staff that gave him pause to think it might be time to bring in an expert to help us look at that broader spectrum and go beyond the facility, the bricks and mortar, and analyze how the facility is being used. Mr. Molhoek stated the additional component of that is, if we are going to replace or improve equipment, and size it for the future requirements and all of those analytical components, and project out costs, that is why staff is suggesting to bring in experts who have done this type of work on a 10,000 square-foot facility in the Phoenix area and those of similar nature. Mayor Nexsen stated that under “Existing Facility Market Analysis,” it says they will review the fee structure, and said the Council has people coming to them all of the time about the fees, that they are either too much or they do not want the fees raised. He asked if they would be analyzing how we compare to others to give us some inclination on how our fee structure should look. He added that the City has a bad habit when the fees are set, we do not look at them for another eight years and then we have to double the fees. Mayor Nexsen stated if we are going to look at fee structure, he would like something that shows what other people are doing, how they set their fees, and how they increase the fees. He added that last year, the Aquatic Center lost over $1 million, money that cannot be recouped in fees. Mr. Cassens stated that typically a fee analysis like this would include a comparative analysis of what is happening in other communities. He added that he would feel comfortable in saying what we charge for fees will be compared to what is being charged in other communities but in the end, the policy decision would fall in this room to determine the cost recovery, what is the community’s appetite for cost recovery, how much do you want the users to pay for compared to how much do you want the general fund or the tax payer to pay. Mr. Cassens stated that every community is going to be different, the fees charged at an Lake Havasu City Page 12 Printed on 3/10/2016 City Council Minutes - Final February 23, 2016 aquatic center in Scottsdale or some affluent community would likely be much different than what our community can afford. He added that he agreed with Mayor Nexsen that the fee structures should be reviewed more often. Mayor Nexsen opened the public hearing. There being no comments, he closed the public hearing. Councilmember Barlow moved to award the Agreement for Engineering & Architectural Services for the Aquatic and Community Center Evaluation to Architekton in an amount not to exceed $78,370.81, seconded by Councilmember Callahan, and carried by the following vote: Aye: 5 - Mayor Nexsen, Councilmember Barlow, Councilmember Brister-McCoy, Vice Mayor Callahan and Councilmember Coke Nay: 2 - Councilmember Sheehy and Councilmember Lin 8.13 ID 16-0602 Award Agreement for Engineering & Architectural Services for Various Parks Projects to Architekton Mr. Molhoek stated this agreement is for the scope of work for three different capital improvement projects. He said the first project is the SARA Park Trailhead. He said this project includes a proposed parking area and restroom and would include laying out the parking lot, restroom site, sewage system for the restroom, and the drainage associated with the parking lot and grading work. Mr. Molhoek said in addition to that, they would design cabanas and a trail for preparation and a rest area to be included in a master plan. He stated the restroom has been designed by an outside architectural firm that Architekton will incorporate into that site. Mr. Molhoek stated the second project includes a mini master plan for 16 pickleball courts at Dick Samp Park, the required amount of courts for tournament capabilities. He added Architekton would also include amenities such as parking, restrooms, and a snack location. Mr. Molhoek said they are going to lay out what all of those amenities would look like and also complete construction documents to build 4 courts for current use that would fit to the master plan to allow future expansion should the City venture down that road. Mr. Cassens stated that they had talked about building 8 courts but after discussions with the pickleball community and members of the City, a realistic goal for a starting point is 4 courts. Councilmember Barlow stated this is the first time he had heard of 16 pickleball courts and wondered what the possibilities would be of having a national pickleball tournament here in Lake Havasu City. Mr. Molhoek stated the idea behind including 16 courts is when the 4 courts are built; we are not ignoring the potential to possibly expand in the future. Mayor Nexsen stated the Pickleball Association is big enough right now that they hold their own tournaments locally. He said it is not the idea that if we build it, they will come, but said there is currently enough play with what they already have. Lake Havasu City Page 13 Printed on 3/10/2016 City Council Minutes - Final February 23, 2016 Councilmember Barlow asked if there was room at Dick Samp Park to build 16 courts, to which Mr. Molhoek stated that staff believed there was but added that is one of the things Architekton would look at, the 16 courts in relation to the other amenities that are on the Master Plan for Dick Samp Park. Councilmember Lin asked for clarification if the plans would be made for 16 courts but only 4 courts would be built. Mr. Molhoek stated the schematic plan would lay out for a 16 court facility, but the construction documents would only be for 4 of those 16 courts. Councilmember Lin asked if we were to build 8 courts down the road, if the City would have to hire another consultant and if the cost would be higher. Mr. Molhoek stated there would be some design work that would have to be done but the cost would be minimized based on this initial upfront work. He added in order to create plans to send out to a contractor, some design work would need to be done for conduit sizes and electrical feeds. Councilmember Lin asked why that design work would not be done for all 16 courts now, to which Mr. Molhoek stated it was due to the cost. Councilmember Lin asked if the Pickleball Association has been involved in this process and would be involved when the project is built. Mr. Molhoek stated that he has been in discussions with the head of the Pickleball Association and they would be instrumental in reviewing the site and the plans. Mr. Cassens stated that master planning for a bigger facility would create opportunities for the Association or other groups that may want to contribute to make it a bigger venue. He stated going from 4 to 16 courts could include a concession stand and additional bathrooms to support 16 courts and will create the opportunity to expand as much as the sport is willing to support it and what the needs and demands are. Councilmember Barlow stated that when the ballfields were constructed, there was a considerable amount of discussion whether the site was suitable because it was a former dump site and it was determined at that time that the ballfields would be fine but the rest of the property was in question. Mr. Molhoek stated they would be revisiting that issue as part of the scope of work but his understanding was that hard scape such as courts was not much of an issue but green scape is more of a concern. Mr. Molhoek stated the third project would be the London Bridge Beach restrooms. He said there are several restrooms on that site but the restroom at the south end of London Bridge Beach has been having some issues with back-ups on heavier weekends. He stated that one of the things Architekton is going to do is evaluate the cause of that whether it is plumbing insufficiencies or other issues. He added another item they will be looking at with that restroom is the electrical because it is direct buried wire, really old, and in need of some repair. He said additionally, Architekton will be looking at the park site needs in terms of restroom facilities as a whole and if they determine that additional restrooms are needed, they will provide that information to staff and then look at the infrastructure sewer mains and lift stations and determine if the existing Lake Havasu City Page 14 Printed on 3/10/2016 City Council Minutes - Final February 23, 2016 infrastructure can facilitate the additional facilities that would be required to serve the park. Councilmember Callahan asked if the existing restrooms are on a lift station or direct sewer, to which Mr. Molhoek stated that they were on a lift station. Mayor Nexsen stated that he agreed with Councilmember Lin with regard to the pickleball courts, that the Association would be part of the stakeholder group because they have certain design needs that are important to them and he wanted to be sure they are involved from beginning to end. Mayor Nexsen stated that he believed the City had hired an architect to design a universal bathroom for the pocket park at Mesquite parking lot, SARA Park, Dick Samp Park, or wherever needed because there would be multiple designs. He said that it almost looks like Architekton is going to build their own designs. Mayor Nexsen stated what really strikes him as outrageous are the design fees for the pickleball court complex. He said $80,000 was included in the budget to build 8 courts but they want $51,000 to design the courts and yet to assess the London Bridge Beach restroom, that cost is only $19,000. Mr. Molhoek stated that $10,000 is for the master planning. He added the $80,000 that was budgeted was for slabs on grade but in reality the pickleball courts require a lot more in terms of their coding, the layouts, the concrete that goes down, the foundations and the earth underneath. He said he believes that there is substantially more in the design for the 4 courts than what was originally thought. Mayor Nexsen asked Mr. David Rossing, President of the Pickleball Association to step up to the lectern. In response to Mayor Nexsen’s question, Mr. Rossing stated that he has not been involved directly in the construction of pickleball courts but is aware of courts that have been constructed. Mr. Rossing stated to build 8 courts; he estimated it would be in the neighborhood of $240,000 to $300,000. Mayor Nexsen asked how much of that expense was actual construction versus design. Mr. Rossing stated that in Walla Walla, Washington, they constructed 6 courts over an existing tennis court so the ground work had already been done. He added that they put asphalt down as opposed to a new concrete surface, there were no lights and already had an existing fence around the perimeter of the courts, at a cost of $120,000. Councilmember Lin stated she agreed 100-percent with Mayor Nexsen and wondered if there would be a way to scale down some of the services. She asked if Council would have to approve all three of the projects, to which Mayor Nexsen stated they could approve some of them or say that it is all too expensive and go back out for bid. He added that he is aware that the SARA Park Trailhead project is on a timeline. Mr. Cassens stated that the restroom at the SARA Park Trailhead would be partially funded by grant dollars which runs out later this fall. Mr. Molhoek stated that the deadline date for the grant funds is September 16th. Councilmember Lin asked if there had been any discussion regarding restrooms on the other side of the channel. Mr. Molhoek stated those restrooms are in the capital improvement dollars but are Lake Havasu City Page 15 Printed on 3/10/2016 City Council Minutes - Final February 23, 2016 not in this scope of work with Architekton. Councilmember Callahan stated, considering the size of work at SARA Park, if that would be something staff could handle in-house. Mr. Molhoek stated that staff does not have the resources for the project at the current time. He added, due to the grant fund schedule, they need someone that can devote some serious man hours to get that accomplished by the deadline. He said even though the parking lot and restroom seem to be rather simple projects, there is complexities because it is solid rock and is also near a flood plain. Mr. Cassens stated since the creation of the Community Investment Department he has increased staff workload considerably and it is not surprising that those resources are stretched. He said because of that, we will have to reach out to outside resources to complete the project. Councilmember Brister-McCoy stated that the City has wanted to do something out at SARA Park for the hikers a long time before the pickleball people. She added we do need to build the pickleball courts but the restrooms at SARA Park have been needed for a long time as well as the restrooms at London Bridge Beach. She asked if staff has contacted other consultants regarding pricing for these projects. Mr. Molhoek stated that Architekton was selected as the City’s Parks & Facilities consultant as part of a Request for Qualification (RFQ) back in 2015. Councilmember Sheehy said with regard to the London Bridge Beach restrooms, if staff had communicated that with the consultant regarding the additional boat traffic in the channel. Mr. Molhoek stated that staff has already been in discussions with the consultant regarding that and added, that will be part of the design process. Councilmember Sheehy asked if the Council were to not select all three scopes of work, what type of delay would there be in building the pickleball courts. Mr. Molhoek stated that staff would either have to renegotiate the scope of work with Architekton or possibly look at another consultant that could provide similar services. Mr. Cassens explained the difference between the RFQ process and the Request for Proposals (RFP) process for Council. He stated the RFQ process is designed to find the best qualified for the scope of work and then you negotiate a price after you have selected the best qualified. He asked if there is still room to negotiate the prices to Architekton, to which Community Investment Director Greg Froslie stated that staff had selected Architekton based on their vast experience in developing parks and pickleball facilities. He said he is not 100-percent comfortable with the number but said he has to rely on the experts. Mr. Froslie stated staff would have to renegotiate a contract but felt we would have to scale back the scope of work and possibly eliminate some of the master planning items for the pickleball facility. Mayor Nexsen stated that he would like to see the pickleball courts constructed right the first time and do it first class. He said he thought the SARA Park fees were reasonable but after reviewing it, Lake Havasu City Page 16 Printed on 3/10/2016 City Council Minutes - Final February 23, 2016 noted that he was looking at the wrong figures and for the bathroom design, Architekton wants $66,000 for architectural fees and said he is really struggling with these fees. Mr. Cassens stated that the SARA Park Trailhead project started out as basically scratching out a few more spaces for cars to park. He said when the City received the grant for the bathroom, and set out to get water to the bathroom, staff found out the water infrastructure at SARA Park was not set up for it, which brought about the pipeline project. Mr. Cassens said the SARA Park Trailhead is more than just parking and a bathroom, it is basically going to be a new day use area, including ramadas, walking paths, landscape, and be an opportunity for our tree and bench program. Mr. Cassens stated that he thinks it behooves the citizens of Lake Havasu City for us to make this upfront investment, look at the overall scope of what the possibilities are and not just shoehorn in a quick and dirty facility. He said he agreed that the City needs to stop doing things on a shoestring and just do what we need today but look at what we need today, and how our needs may change in the future and master plan these facilities and do them right the first time. Mayor Nexsen opened the public hearing. Mr. Doug Carr stated back in October at a Parks & Recreation Advisory Board meeting, there was an approval of $9,963 for Architekton to design a master plan of Dick Samp Park and wondered if that had gone through. Mr. Molhoek stated there has not been a scope of work previously approved for Architekton. Mr. Carr said that there is only one place in the State of Arizona that has 8 public pickleball courts and that is in Surprise. He added that it does take 16 courts to sanction a USAPA Tournament but said they have held tournaments in Lake Havasu City on 4 courts for the last 3 years. Mayor Nexsen asked Mr. Froslie if he could find out the name of the firm that designed the courts in Surprise. He said if the prices are approximately the same, at least he would have some comfort knowing the figures are in the ballpark. Ms. Patty Hawkiss addressed the Council and stated that her kids and grandkids hike at the SARA Park Trailhead on a regular basis for the wildness and if people want to go to a landscaped park, they can go to Rotary Community Park. She also stated that the City is trying to attract tourism but we do not have the proper restroom accommodations to suit the needs. Ms. Hawkiss said she has a lot of family from out of town and they are concerned about swimmers itch. She wondered if a discussion had been held about putting public showers in the restrooms. Mr. Chuck Vaughn addressed the Council and wondered if the restrooms at SARA Park would be lift in place or slab and stick built. Mr. Molhoek stated that they would be slab and stick. Mr. Cassens added that the lift in place restrooms are not a big cost savings. Mr. Vaughn asked who would man the concession stands at Dick Samp Park, to which Mr. Cassens stated that the City has a variety of contracts from different groups that can use that concession facility. Mr. Vaughn suggested that instead of putting in concession stands have food trucks where they would get a certain percentage of the profits. Mayor Nexsen stated that was certainly something to consider Lake Havasu City Page 17 Printed on 3/10/2016 City Council Minutes - Final February 23, 2016 but said Mr. Vaughn was off the topic of this contract. Mr. Vaughn commented on the construction of the pickleball courts, to which Mayor Nexsen stated they were discussing the design and not construction of the pickleball courts. Mr. Vaughn noted that restrooms had been brought up on the mainland side and noted that the City did not own any of that land. There being no further comments, Mayor Nexsen closed the public hearing. Mayor Nexsen stated that staff needs to start the SARA Park Trailhead project but said he would also like to get the pickleball courts going because he does not like breaking promises. He said if these prices are in the ballpark or if staff can renegotiate or get a sense that they are in the ballpark he is okay with that, but he is not okay with it tonight. Mr. Cassens stated this was a not to exceed amount but is not to say that these are all fee certain and the actual cost may come in less. He said he would work with staff and the consultant to value engineer as much as what might be approved and bring that number in as low as they possibly can under that not to exceed amount. He added that they had a very similar discussion about California Skate Parks and the Tinnell Memorial Skate Park and the cost of what it was going to cost to design and build. Mr. Cassens said those numbers were mind boggling but said he did not think anyone here would argue that has turned out to be a wonderful facility. Mayor Nexsen said he agreed but said those design services were paid for by Tinnell and the cost was $140,000 to $160,000. He said he if you look at the size of the Skate Park complex compared to the size of the pickleball courts, it is quite a difference. Councilmember Sheehy asked for an explanation of the SARA Park restroom grant, to which Mr. Cassens said this is a grant the City has been carrying for some time because there was no access to water. Mr. Froslie added that there is a stipulation on the grant that we will lose or have to forfeit the grant if the City is not under contract for construction by the September date. Councilmember Sheehy asked if the grant would pay for the entire restroom construction. Mr. Molhoek stated that the grant portion is approximately $52,000 so it is a portion of the cost of the restroom. He said for Council consideration, the numbers that they are seeing are not the first go around with Architekton. He said they have gone around the table with them adjusting what the scope of work consists of. Mr. Cassens said staff could go around with them again if the Council would want to table this item. Mayor Nexsen stated he appreciated staff trying to get the numbers down but if this is what it is always going to be, maybe there are better choices. Mr. Cassens stated that staff can look at Surprise and other facilities and do a comparative analysis to see if we are in the ballpark. Councilmember Barlow asked if the Council could table this and bring it back before Council in a couple of weeks. Ms. Garry stated Council can give staff direction to go back and renegotiate the contracts and fees and bring that back to Council. Mr. Froslie stated they would do their best to get it on the next meeting. Mayor Nexsen stated if they decide to go with Architekton, they may want to make a trip to Lake Havasu or at least be available by phone. Mayor Nexsen noted there was a consensus of the Council to table this issue. Lake Havasu City Page 18 Printed on 3/10/2016 City Council Minutes - Final February 23, 2016 8.14 ID 16-0603 Award Agreement for Engineering Services for Wash Stabilization Projects to Dibble Engineering Mr. Molhoek stated this agreement is for design service to complete some long needed improvements within our wash system throughout the City. He said there was an engineering analysis report completed in early 2015 that ranked the washes on a number of criteria for need of attention, factoring in schedules, funding and condition of the wash. He stated the report projects out 5 years of construction on wash projects that were the highest in need of attention. Mr. Molhoek said the first grouping consists of design improvements on Daytona and Havasupai Wash, Hillside Drain and critical bank repairs which are areas where the banks of the washes have started to move and fluff in where it is becoming critical to near properties. Mr. Molhoek reviewed a PowerPoint presentation for Council and stated for this scope of work, approximately 1.1 miles of wash will be repaired with an estimated construction cost of approximately $3.4 million. In response to Mayor Nexsen’s question, Mr. Molhoek stated that the design and construction dollars are already a part of the approved budget. Mr. Cassens added that there is approximately $2.5 million in flood controls funds from Mohave County that would be eligible for this project. Councilmember Callahan asked if the cost for design was $3 million with an additional $3.7 million for construction, to which Mr. Molhoek stated that the design costs are $470,000. Councilmember Barlow asked if the washes were under the Army Corps of Engineers. Mr. Cassens explained that they have jurisdiction over the water and the improvements, and the work that would take place is under a regional permit. Mr. Molhoek added that Dibble’s previous task was aligning the permit with the Army Corps of Engineers. Mr. Cassens added that the City owns the property but the water that runs down the washes is Federal water. Councilmember Sheehy asked if these improvements would also help the water going over the roadways and help protect people’s front yard, to which Mr. Cassens replied yes. Mayor Nexsen opened the public hearing. There being no comments, he closed the public hearing. Councilmember Sheehy moved to award the Agreement for Engineering Services for Wash Stabilization Projects to Dibble Engineering in an amount not to exceed $470,650.00, seconded by Councilmember Barlow, and carried by the following vote: Aye: 7 - Mayor Nexsen, Councilmember Barlow, Councilmember Brister-McCoy, Vice Mayor Callahan, Councilmember Coke, Councilmember Sheehy and Councilmember Lin 8.15 ID 16-0591 Approve Cooperative Purchase Agreement for One (1) Battalion Chief 4WD K2500 Pickup Truck with Midway Chevrolet Maintenance Services Division Manager Mark Clark stated the item before is a cooperative purchase agreement for a K2500 pickup truck. Lake Havasu City Page 19 Printed on 3/10/2016 City Council Minutes - Final February 23, 2016 Councilmember Lin asked what this vehicle is used for and what is carried in the truck. Fire Chief Dennis Mueller explained that this is the Battalion Chief vehicle and is used as the command vehicle to respond to multi-unit assignments. He added the vehicle carries a Rapid Intervention Crew pack that is designed for firefighter safety, air packs, radios and essential tools for the command post. Councilmember Lin asked if they needed that large of a vehicle, to which Chief Mueller explained that they have gone through different types and body types of vehicles throughout the years and found this type of vehicle to be the best for the operation. Councilmember Lin noted that the vehicle has less than 60,000 miles, which is less than 4,000 miles a year. Mr. Clark explained that although it may only have 60,000 miles on it, this vehicle may be running idle for a long period of time. He said once vehicles reach 10 to 15 years old, you start to have major system repairs which are not cost effective because the City gets such an inexpensive cooperative purchase price on new vehicles. Councilmember Lin asked if the $60,000 included sirens, to which Mr. Clark replied yes. Chief Mueller stated this vehicle is not like an everyday vehicle, as it is quick start, quick acceleration, and could sit idling for hours to keep the batteries running. He added it does not equate to mileage but the hours on this vehicle are phenomenal. Councilmember Sheehy pointed out that this vehicle has 37.8 points, which 32 points is the standard and the City has also expended maintenance repairs for this vehicle almost to exceed the amount that it was originally purchased. Mayor Nexsen stated that he had understood that the vehicle has already been auctioned. Mr. Clark stated it has not been auctioned but the Department is no longer able to use the vehicle. Mayor Nexsen asked when a vehicle goes to auction if that means City staff does not have to make repairs on that vehicle. Mr. Clark explained that decision is made at the time it is auctioned because sometimes staff makes a choice that repairing a vehicle may add to the value. Councilmember Lin stated that the quote is dated January 22, 2016 and expires 30 days after the quote. She wondered if the contract had already expired. Mr. Clark stated those quotes are for an annual contract and are good for the whole year. Mayor Nexsen opened the public hearing. There being no comments, he closed the public hearing. Councilmember Callahan moved to approve a Cooperative Purchase Agreement for One (1) K2500 Pickup Truck with Midway Chevrolet for an amount not to exceed $56,567.33, seconded by Councilmember Sheehy, and carried by the following vote: Aye: 7 - Mayor Nexsen, Councilmember Barlow, Councilmember Brister-McCoy, Vice Mayor Callahan, Councilmember Coke, Councilmember Sheehy and Councilmember Lin Lake Havasu City Page 20 Printed on 3/10/2016 City Council Minutes - Final February 23, 2016 8.16 ID 16-0593 Approve Cooperative Purchase of One (1) Caterpillar 420F2 Backhoe Loader from Empire Cat Mr. Clark stated this is the last equipment purchase for FY 2015/16. He said staff has purchased 18 pieces of equipment/vehicles this fiscal year which is significantly less than you would think for a fleet of 500 to 600. He said this backhoe represents a change from Case where the last two backhoes purchased had some bleed off in the hydraulics and are difficult to repair. Mayor Nexsen opened the public hearing. There being no comments, he closed the public hearing. Councilmember Callahan moved to approve the cooperative purchase of one (1) Caterpillar 420F2 Backhoe Loader from Empire Cat in an amount not to exceed $114,172.21, utilizing NIPA Contract No. 120377, seconded by Councilmember Barlow, and carried by the following vote: Aye: 7 - Mayor Nexsen, Councilmember Barlow, Councilmember Brister-McCoy, Vice Mayor Callahan, Councilmember Coke, Councilmember Sheehy and Councilmember Lin 9. CURRENT EVENTS Councilmember Sheehy reported that the Royal Canadian Airforce arrived in Lake Havasu City this past Saturday and will be here until March 6th. He also reported that the Wings, Wheels, Waves and Big Boys Toys Event will be held at the Airport on Saturday, March 5th. Mayor Nexsen reported that at the League of Arizona Cities and Towns, there was a bill under foot to make construction sales tax even more complicated. He said that died a death immediately in committee and added that the League will be meeting with the sponsor of the bill to try and develop something more appropriate in the years to come. 10. CALL TO THE PUBLIC There were no requests to address the Council. 11. FUTURE MEETINGS Tuesday, March 8, 2016 @ 5:00 p.m. – Work Session Tuesday, March 8, 2016 @ 6:00 p.m. – Regular Meeting Tuesday, March 22, 2016 @ 6:00 p.m. – Regular Meeting 12. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS There were no requests for future agenda items. 13. ADJOURN Upon motion by Councilmember Barlow and seconded, the meeting adjourned at 8:29 p.m. CERTIFICATION Lake Havasu City Page 21 Printed on 3/10/2016 City Council Minutes - Final February 23, 2016 I hereby certify that the foregoing is a full and true copy of the Regular Meeting Minutes of the Lake Havasu City Council held on the 23rd day of February, 2016. I further certify that the meeting was duly called and posted, and that a quorum was present. ____________________________________ Kelly Williams, City Clerk/CMC Prepared By: ____________________________________ Sacia Graber, City Clerk Assistant/CMC Lake Havasu City Page 22 Printed on 3/10/2016