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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1984-01-17 City Council Regular MinutesCITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 17,1984 The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Apache Junction, Arizona,was held on January 17,1984,at the Apache Junction City Council Chambers pursuant to the notice required by law. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Clarke called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. INVOCATION Vice Mayor Eidson led the Invocation. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Councilman Damiano led the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL Councilmen Present:Councilman Shanks,Councilman Damiano,Councilman Taylor, Councilman Hill,Vice Mayor Hill,Mayor Clarke Councilmen Absent:Councilman Steelsmith Staff Present: Others Present: City Manager Michael J.McNulty City Clerk Kathleen Connelly Director of Public Safety Bill McDaniel Director of Public Works Rich Broman Associate Planner Jim Nakagawa Controller Keith Lewis Economic Development Specialist John Schoeph City Engineer Jim Bakkedahl City Attorney David Alexander Deputy City Clerk Lori Clark Mr.Joe Volaro Lucky Bob's Liquors Apache Junction,Arizona 85220 Ms Midge Conway 902 S.Ocotillo Dr. Apache Junction,Arizona 85220 ACCEPTANCE OF AGENDA )Councilman Hill MOVED THAT BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA,THAT THE AGENDA BE ACCEPTED AS PRESENTED. Councilman Taylor seconded the motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. ACCEPTANCE OF CONSENT AGENDA )Vice Mayor Eidson MOVED THAT BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA,THAT THE CONSENT AGENDA BE ACCEPTED AS PRESENTED. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS A:PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO.196,AN -2-83,CENTRAL PROPERTIES (SECOND READING),B:PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO.199,PZ-21-83,CENTRAL PROPERTIES (SECOND READING),C: PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO.221,PZ-34-83,COMMISSION INITIATIVE (SECOND READING),D:PROPOSED ORDINNACE NO.226,PZ-39-83,CURTIS,ROSS,AND WEATHERBY (SECOND READING),E:PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO.227,PZ-40-83, PAULSON (SECOND READING),F:PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO.230,PZ-41-83,BURGESS (SECOND READING),G:PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO.188,PZ-15-83,LEIGH (SECOND READING),AND H:ACCEPTANCE OF MINUTES FROM REGULAR MEETING OF JANUARY 3, 1984,BE ACCEPTED AS PRESENTED. Councilman Hill seconded the motion. Councilman Shanks asked Associate Planner Jim Nakagawa,i f all quit claim deeds had been submitted for the rezoning cases receiving second readings. Mr.Nakagawa stated that all deeds have been submitted. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. INTRODUCTION OF DISTINGUISHED GUESTS AND VISITORS None. AWARDS,PRESENTATIONS,AND COMMUNICATIONS None. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT City Manager Michael McNulty introduced the new City Engineer Jim Bakkedahl. City Engineer Jim Bakkedahl stated that he would do the job to the best of his ability. PUBLIC HEARINGS None. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL JANUARY 17,1984 PAGE 2 OLD BUSINESS APPROVAL OF TRAFFIC CHANGES ON PHELPS DRIVE (Postponed Item) )Director of Public Works Rich Broman showed a film showing the traffic problems at the Phelps Drive intersection, and explained that temporary blockades had been placed at the east driveway out of Lucky Bob's Liquors,and a permanent obstruction was necessary to solve the traffic confusion. Mr.Joe Volaro addressed the Council in opposition to closing off the exit,as he felt this would decrease business by 50%. Councilman Damiano stated that this solution should not decrease business,and would prevent accidents as this is a dangerous exit. Councilman Damiano MOVED THAT BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA,THAT THE CITY COUNCIL HEREBY AUTHORIZES THE CITY MANAGER TO TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION BY IMPLEMENTING AND ENFORCING TEMPORARY MEASURES TO PROHIBIT THE ACCESS TO THE DRIVEWAY AT THE WEST SIDE OF PHELPS DRIVE AT U.S. HIGHWAY 60 AND TO FURTHER CAUSE THE REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT OF CURB AS RECOMMENDED. Councilman Hill seconded the motion. Councilman Shanks asked i f the curbing would be improved or would this be a temporary measure. Mr.Broman explained that in the past there has been a problem keeping the temporary barricades up,and this implementation would allow the Public Works Department to replace the barricades until the curb can be permanently installed. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. APPROVAL OF FINAL PAYMENT ON COMMUNITY SWIMMING POOL BATH HOUSE (Postponed Item) )City Manager McNulty recommended that the City Council authorize final payment of the bath house,as the contractor has met all requirements. Councilman Taylor MOVED THAT BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA,THAT THE COMMUNITY SWIMMING POOL BATH HOUSE BE ACCEPTED AS COMPLETED,AND THAT FINAL PAYMENT BE MADE TO ROBERT DEBOW,JR.,CONSTRUCTION INC. Councilman Shanks seconded the motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL JANUARY 17,1984 PAGE 3 PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO.201,SN-2-83 WELLS FARGO/12TH AVENUE (Second Reading) (Postponed Item) )Mr.McNulty explained that the Council had taken action on a version of this item,but i t is necessary for this to reappear before the Council as i t was postponed. Councilman Eidson MOVED THAT BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA,THAT ORDINANCE NO.201,BE READ BY TITLE ONLY AND THE READING OF THE ENTIRE ORDINANCE BE WAIVED. Councilman Damiano seconded the motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. Mayor Clarke called upon the City Clerk to read Ordinance No.201,by title only for the second reading. City Clerk Kathleen Connelly,read as follows: ORDINANCE NO.201,AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA,AMENDING THE APACHE JUNCTION CITY CODE BY AMENDING "SECTION 13-2-5,ASSIGNMENT OF STREET NAMES AND PARCEL ADDRESSES,"BY AMENDING THAT CERTAIN MAP ADOPTED BY REFERENCE ENTITLED,"OFFICIAL STREET NAMING MAP OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA,"BY CHANGING THAT CERTAIN STREET NAME FROM "WEST WELLS FARGO AVENUE"TO "WEST TWELFTH AVENUE";REPEALING ANY CONFLICTING PROVISIONS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY;AND PROVIDING PENALTIES. Councilman Eidson MOVED THAT BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA,THAT ORDINANCE NO.201,AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA,AMENDING THE APACHE JUNCTION CITY CODE BY AMENDING "SECTION 13-2-5,ASSIGNMENT OF STREET NAMES AND PARCEL ADDRESSES,"BY AMENDING THAT CERTAIN MAP ADOPTED BY REFERENCE ENTITLED, "OFFICIAL STREET NAMING MAP OF APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA,"BY CHANGING THAT CERTAIN STREET NAME FROM "WEST WELLS FARGO •AVENUE"TO "WEST TWELFTH AVENUE"; REPEALING ANY CONFLICTING PROVISIONS;PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY;AND PROVIDING PENALTIES,BE AND HEREBY IS DENIED. Councilman Damiano seconded the motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. Councilman Hill MOVED THAT BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA,THAT THE STREET "WELLS FARGO"STAY AS IS AND "TWELFTH AVENUE"STAY AS IS,AND THAT SIGNS BE PUT UP AT EACH CORNER OF TWELFTH AVENUE AND WELLS FARGO AND THAT LEAVES ALL ADDRESSES IN THE AREA THE SAME. motion. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL JANUARY 17,1984 PAGE 4 Councilman Shanks seconded the Councilman Eidson asked i f this was to include a sign indicating Wells Fargo at Ironwood Drive and Twelfth Avenue. was the motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. Councilman Hill replied that this PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO.212,LOEWENSTEIN (Second Reading)(Postponed Item)) )Mr.McNulty recommended that this abandonment be denied,as this particular right-of-way is necessary for traffic circulation in that area. Councilman Damiano MOVED THAT BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA,THAT ORDINANCE NO.212 BE READ BY TITLE ONLY AND THE READING OF THE ENTIRE ORDINANCE BE WAIVED. Councilman Hill seconded the motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. Mayor Clarke called upon the City Clerk to read Ordinance No.212,by title only for the second reading. follows: City Clerk Kathleen Connely,read as ORDINANCE NO.212,AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA,AMENDING THE APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA,CITY CODE BY AMENDING SECTION 13-2-3, SUBSECTION (A),BY DELETING FROM THE "STREET CLASSIFICATION PLAN"THE REQUIREMENT TO DEDICATE AND IMPROVE WEST FOURTH AVENUE BETWEEN SOUTH IRONWOOD DRIVE AND THE EXTENSION OF WEST FOURTH AVENUE FROM ITS WESTERLY TERMINUS AS PLATTED IN AZURE SKIES SUBDIVISION AS RECORDED IN PINAL COUNTY RECORDER'S OFFICE,BOOK 15,PAGE 24;REPEALING ANY CONFLICTING PROVISIONS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY;AND PROVIDING PENALTIES. Councilman Shanks MOVED THAT BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA,THAT ORDINANCE NO.212,AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA,AMENDING THE APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA,CITY CODE BY AMENDING SECTION 13-2-3,SUBSECTION (A),BY DELETING FROM THE "STREET CLASSIFICATION PLAN"THE REQUIREMENT TO DEDICATE AND IMPROVE WEST FOURTH AVENUE BETWEEN SOUTH IRONWOOD DRIVE AND THE EXTENSION OF WEST FOURTH AVENUE FROM ITS WESTERLY TERMINUS AS PLATTED IN AZURE SKIES SUBDIVISION AS RECORDED IN PINAL COUNTY RECORDER'S OFFICE,BOOK 15,PAGE 24; REPEALING ANY CONFLICTING PROVISIONS;PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY;AND PROVIDING PENALTIES,BE AND HEREBY IS DENIED. Councilman Damiano seconded the motion. VOTE:In Favor:Councilman Taylor,Councilman Shanks,Councilman Damiano Councilman Hill,Mayor Clarke REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL JANUARY 17,1984 PAGE 5 Abstained:Vice Mayor Eidson (possible conflict of interest) The motion carried. NEW BUSINESS PROPOSED RESOLUTION NO.84-02, DECLARING INTENT TO CONDUCT ONE- TIME BUDGET OVERRIDE ELECTION )City Manager McNulty stated that this requires a two -third approval by the Council,to proceed with the steps for an election. Vice Mayor Eidson MOVED THAT BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA,THAT RESOLUTION NO.84-02,A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,PINAL AND MARICOPA COUNTIES, ARIZONA,DECLARING INTENT TO SUBMIT TO THE VOTERS OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION A ONE-TIME BUDGET OVERRIDE,BE AND HEREBY IS APPROVED. Councilman Damiano seconded the motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. PROPOSED RESOLUTION NO.84-03, SUPPORTING DAILY TRAIN SERVICE FOR THE EAST VALLEY AND ARIZONA )Mr.McNulty explained that this resolution is not a commitment,but would show support for the proposed establishment of a daily commuter rail service between the Phoenix -East Valley area and Chicago. Councilman Damiano asked whom the request for support is coming from. Mr.McNulty stated that the Arizona Rail Passenger Association had approached the City. Councilman Damiano MOVED THAT BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA,THAT RESOLUTION NO.84-03,A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA,SUPPORTING DIRECT DAILY TRAIN SERVICE ON THE SOUTHWEST LIMITED BETWEEN MIDWESTERN CITIES AND CITIES THROUGHOUT THE STATE OF ARIZONA,BE AND HEREBY IS APPROVED AND ADOPTED. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL JANUARY 17,1984 PAGE 6 Councilman Hill seconded the motion. AWARD OF BID FOR BUILDING DEPARTMENT INSPECTION VEHICLE )Councilman Damiano MOVED THAT BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA,THAT THE BID FOR A NEW BUILDING INSPECTION VEHICLE BE AWARDED TO CHAPMAN CHEVROLET,IN THE AMOUNT OF $7,710.37. Councilman Hill seconded the motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. AWARD OF BID FOR WASTE WATER STUDY )Mayor Clarke stated that parts of this study could be accomplished in-house,and that the City should not spend this much money on such a study at this time. Councilman Shanks agreed,stating that these answers could be obtained locally. Director of Public Works explained that in order to obtain grants,a study would have to be conducted in order to justify a system for this area. Vice Mayor Eidson suggested that the staff compile as much information as possible,and contract consultants at a later date. Councilman Shanks MOVED THAT BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA,THAT ITEM NO.10,AWARD OF BID FOR WASTE WATER STUDY,BE DENIED FOR REASONS STATED IN DISCUSSION. Councilman Damiano seconded the motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. ACCEPTANCE OF RESIGNATION FROM AND APPOINTMENT TO BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT ) )Councilman Shanks MOVED THAT BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA,THAT THE RESIGNATION OF MS MAXINE HERINGTON FROM THE BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT,BE AND HEREBY IS ACCEPTED WITH REGRET. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT CORA BLATTERSPEIL,BE APPOINTED TO THE BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT TO FILL THE VACANCY CREATED BY THE RESIGNATION OF MS MAXINE HERINGTON,SAID UNEXPIRED TERM TO END JUNE 30,1984. Councilman Damiano seconded the motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL JANUARY 17,1984 PAGE 7 Councilman read the following letter: "To Whom i t May Concern: Please accept my resignation as of December 31,1983,as I have other commitments which requires my presence on Monday nights. Yours truly, Maxine Herington" VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. WORK SESSION,FEBRUARY 6,1984 EXECUTIVE SESSION,WORK SESSION FEBRUARY 7,1984 )Councilman Taylor MOVED THAT BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA,THAT A WORK SESSION BE HELD ON FEBRUARY 6,1984,AT 7:00 P.M.,IN THE COMMUNITY SERVICES BUILDING. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT AN EXECUTIVE SESSION AND A WORK SESSION BE HELD ON FEBRUARY 7,1984,AT 6:00 P.M.,IN THE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS. Councilman Damiano seconded the motion. VOTE:Unanimous , The motion carried. CALL TO THE PUBLIC Ms Midge Conway,902 S.Ocotillo Drive,Apache Junction,addressed the Council with complaints in regards to the zoning procedures and results in the City,and requested an opinion from the Attorney General. INFORMATION AND REPORTS (COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS) Councilman Hill wished to see a Waste Water Study conducted in the future,possibly i f the budget override is approved. Councilman Taylor informed the Council that there is a Zoning Ordinance Rewrite Committee meeting on January 19,1984,at 7:00 p.m.,in the Community Services Building. REQUESTS OF COUNCIL None. ADJOURNMENT )Councilman Hill MOVED THAT BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA,THAT THE MEETING BE ADJOURNED AT 8:05 P.M. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL JANUARY 17,1984 PAGE 8 Councilman Damiano seconded the motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. ACCEPTED THIS 7TH DAY OF FEBRUARY ,1984,BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA. May„aki ,IWendel J.Clarke Mayor ATTEST: 24;tt-e‘le-) Kathleen Connelly City Clerk REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL JANUARY 17,1984 PAGE 9