The City of Kingman has contracted with Southwest Energy Solutions (SES) to read water meters for several years.  SES provided notice it intended to discontinue meter reading services.  The city requested that SES continue reading meters until staff could be hired and trained to perform this work in-house. This proposed amendment to our previous agreement would continue SES meter reading services through December 31, 2016.  It is anticipated that city staff will be hired, trained, and reading meters before that time. Staff recommends approval.

Applicant and owner, Doug Angle, of Mohave Land Holdings LLC and Tim Walsh, P.E. of Bull Mountain Engineering LLC are requesting for approval of the Final Subdivision Plat and the improvement plans for Southern Vista IV, Tract 6023.  The proposed Southern Vista IV, Tract subdivision is 3.35 acres with 13 lots. The final plat for Southern Vista IV, Tract 6023 is zoned R-1-8.  This plat is in accordance with the preliminary plat, Southern Vista IV, Tract 6023, that was approved on August 7, 2006 by Resolution No. 4324. The developers of Southern Vista IV have completed all improvements except for the sidewalks.  A sidewalk assurance has been submitted in the amount of $21,694 and will be in effect for 60 months, until September 20, 2021. Staff recommends approval of Resolution No. 5041.

At their September 6th meeing, Council directed staff to look for alternative locations for the recycling containers located at Pawnee Park. Staff will give a verbal report with recommendations at the Council meeting.

On August 9, 2016, the City Council had a presentation from the Matt Wanner of the Downtown Merchants Association concerning the Downtown Development District. The Council directed staff to meet with Mr. Wanner and return to the Council by September 20, 2016 with a report of the Downtown Development District. The staff met with Mr. Wanner on August 16, 2016 and discussed his ideas for a  Downtown Development District. Staff reviewed the Cook Downtown Plan and drafted a Downtown Development District and a proposed Downtown Development District map. Subsequent attempts to meet with Mr. Wanner have been unsuccessful. The draft Downtown Development District eliminates the off-street parking requirements contained in the C-2 and C-3 Zoning Districts. The draft Downtown Development District also eliminate uses that are contained  in the C-3 zoning district, such as contractor storage yards and BMX tracks. Attached is the Cook Plan; the draft of a Downtown Development District and a proposed zoning map. Council direction.

Staff has received a request from Lois Cantrell-Viola for a sewer extension variance for an existing home at 5 Palo Christi Road. The subject property is approximately 4 acres in size and contains a 2,700 square foot home which was built in 1960.  It is understood that the septic system has failed and requires a permit to repair.  The closest sewer main is located in Gates Avenue approximately 470 feet away. Section 4.2(G)2 of the Utility Regulations requires that an existing home with a failing septic system connect to the sewer, when such sewer is within 500 feet of the property.  On August 25, 2016, the Municipal Utility Commission reviewed this request and recommended that the sewer variance be granted due to cost. The Municipal Utility Commission voted 5-0 to recommend waiving the sewer extension requirement.  Staff recommends requiring the sewer extension as required by ordinance.  If cost is the sole reason for granting a waiver, then City participation should be considered.