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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1985-05-07 City Council Regular MinutesCITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MAY 7,1985 The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Apache Junction, Arizona,was held on May 7,1985,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 gave the Invocation. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Councilman Damiano led the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL Councilmen Present: Staff Present: Others Present: Councilman Taylor,Councilman Hill, Councilman Shanks,Councilman Baljo, Councilman Damiano,Vice Mayor Eidson,Mayor Clarke City Manager Michael J.McNulty City Clerk Kathleen Connelly Controller Keith Lewis Director of Public Safety Bill McDaniel Director of Public Works Rich Broman Director of Planning Chuck Newcomer Economic Development Specialist John Schoeph City Attorney David Alexander Deputy City Clerk Lori V.Clark Ms Ellie Garber 2760 S.Royal Palm Blvd. Apache Junction,AZ 85220 Mr.Frank Talbot 735 S.Ocotillo Dr. Apache Junction,AZ 85220 Mr.John Hennesey 1020 W.Roundup Apache Junction,AZ 85220 Mr.Jerry Burgess 349 S.Saguaro Apache Junction,AZ 85220 Mr.William Wylie 2743 W.Ohio St. Apache Junction,AZ 85220 Mr.Bixby Knight 3270 E.Calypso Mesa,AZ Ms Patti DeBruycker 1875 S.Buena Vista Apache Junction,AZ 85220 Ms Jean Perkins 616 N.Cactus Apache Junction,AZ 85220 ACCEPTANCE OF CONSENT AGENDA )Councilman Hill MOVED THAT CONSENT AGENDA ITEM NOS.1-9 BE APPROVED AND ADOPTED AS PRESENTED. Vice Mayor Eidson seconded the motion. VOTE:In Favor:Councilman Hill,Councilman Taylor,Councilman Shanks, Councilman Baljo,Vice Mayor Eidson,Mayor Clarke Present:Councilman Damiano (on Item No.7 only). The motion carried. Introduction of Distinguished Guests and Visitors None. AWARDS,PRESENTATIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS Ms Ellie Garber,2760 S.Royal Palm,Apache Junction,presented flowers to Councilman Shanks expressing gratitude from senior citizens and others that she had helped during her terms as councilmember. Mayor Clarke presented awards to the following employees for five years of services to the City:Kathleen Connelly,Betty Lawson,Jackie LeCount, Richard Broman,Leo Frazier,Jr.,Sandy Whitten,William McDaniel,Terry Ballard,Earl Black,Rod Bosell,Steve Francis,Louie Garcia,Steve Greb, Ron LeDuc,John Pinson,Daniel Scott,Walter Warner. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT None. PUBLIC HEARINGS PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO.351, PZ-3-85,WILLIAMS AND YOUNG the public. )Mayor Clarke opened the hearing to Director of Planning Chuck Newcomer addressed the application for rezoning of a 3.75 acre parcel,from GR General Rural to ,TH Trailer Homesite Zone. Mr.Frank Talbot,735 S.Ocotillo, Apache Junction,representing the applicants,requested approval of the application. Mayor Clarke asked i f anyone wished to speak in favor of or in opposition to the petition. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL MAY 7,1985 PAGE 2 Mr.John Hennesey,1020 W.Roundup, Apache Junction,stated that petitions have been filed against this rezoning and expressed further opposition. There being no one else wishing to address the Council,Mayor Clarke called upon the Director of Planning for recommendations. Mr.Newcomer stated that the staff has no objections to the rezoning with stipulations including that the parcel not be developed into a mobile home or RV park,and that the Planning and Zoning Commission recommends denial of the application,one reason being that a change will be proposed in the Zoning Ordinance to enlarge the minimum lot size to approximately 11,000 square feet. Mayor Clarke asked why the Planning and Zoning Commission feels that the applicant will subdivide,as this is not indicated. Mr.Newcomer stated that i t would be a violation should the applicant subdivide. Councilman Shanks expressed her feeling that the Council cannot deny an application based on something that may happen,but should be based on fact and law. Vice Mayor Eidson asked for the City Attorney's opinion. City Attorney David Alexander stated that the Council should not deny on the basis of what laws might be adopted in the future. Mayor Clarke stated that the Council should ignore the Planning and Zoning Commission's last reason for denial when deciding on this rezoning,as i t has no bearing on the application. Mayor Clarke closed the hearing to the public. Vice Mayor Eidson MOVED THAT ORDINANCE NO.351,BE READ BY TITLE ONLY AND THAT 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.351 by title only. City Clerk Kathleen Connelly,read as follows: ORDINANCE NO.351,AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA,AMENDING THE APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA,ZONING ORDINANCE BY AMENDING THE ZONING DISTRICT MAP, .CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA,CHANGING THE .ZONING DISTRICT CLASSIFICATION IN REZONING CASE PZ-3-85 FROM GR GENERAL RURAL TO TH TRAILER HOMESITE ZONE;REPEALING ANY CONFLICTING PROVISIONS;AND PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL MAY 7,1985 PAGE 3 Councilman Shanks MOVED THAT ORDINANCE NO.351,AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA,AMENDING THE APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA,ZONING ORDINANCE BY AMENDING THE ZONING DISTRICT MAP,CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA,CHANGING THE ZONING DISTRICT CLASSIFICATION IN REZONING CASE PZ-3-85 FROM GR GENERAL RURAL TO TN TRAILER HOMESITE ZONE;REPEALING ANY CONFLICTING PROVISIONS;AND PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY,BE APPROVED AND ADOPTED. Councilman Damiano seconded the motion. Councilman Baljo commented on the proposed amendments in the General Plan and that when voting on a rezoning, i t must be on the present Plan and not upon what may be amended. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO.354, PZ-4-85,POLEY )Mayor Clarke opened the hearing to the public. Mr.Newcomer briefed the Council on the rezoning of a 2.2 acre parcel,from GR General Rural to TH Trailer Homesite Zone. Mr.Jerry Burgess,349 S.Saguaro, Apache Junction,representing the applicants,requested approval of the application. Mayor Clarke asked i f there was anyone who wished to speak in favor of or in opposition to the petition. There being no one wishing to address the Council,Mayor Clarke called upon the Director of Planning for recommendations. Mr.Newcomer stated that staff has no objections to the rezoning with the stipulation that dedications be made for roadways and that the Planning and Zoning Commission recommends denial of the application feeling that i t would not be in the best interest of the City. Mayor Clarke closed the hearing to the public and reminded the Council to ignore the reason given for denial by the Planning and Zoning Commission pertaining to a future change in the Zoning Ordinance. Councilman Taylor MOVED THAT ORDINANCE NO.354,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.354 by title only. City Clerk Kathleen Connelly,read as follows: REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL MAY 7,1985 PAGE 4 ORDINANCE NO.354,AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA,AMENDING THE APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA,ZONING ORDINANCE BY AMENDING THE DISTRICT MAP, CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA,CHANGING THE ZONING DISTRICT CLASSIFICATION IN REZONING CASE PZ-4-85 FROM GR GENERAL RURAL TO TH TRAILER HOMESITE ZONE;REPEALING ANY CONFLICTING PROVISIONS;AND PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY. Councilman Shanks MOVED THAT ORDINANCE NO.354,AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA,AMENDING THE APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA,ZONING ORDINANCE BY AMENDING THE DISTRICT MAP,CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA, CHANGING THE ZONING DISTRICT CLASSIFICATION IN REZONING CASE PZ-4-85 FROM GR GENERAL RURAL TO TH TRAILER HOMESITE ZONE;REPEALING ANY CONFLICTING PROVISIONS;AND PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY,BE APPROVED AND ADOPTED. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO.365,PZ-13-85 AMENDING ZONING ORDINANCE the public. Councilman Hill seconded the motion. Mayor Clarke opened the hearing to Mr.Newcomer explained that the current Zoning Ordinance,in Section 3.0107,Page 6,refers to an aerial photograph made on March 7,1985,but since the weather was bad on that date the photograph was not taken until March 14,1985 and i t is necessary to reflect this date in the Zoning Ordinance. Mayor Clarke asked i f there was anyone who wished to speak in favor of or in opposition to the issue.There being no one wishing to address the Council,Mayor Clarke closed the hearing to the public. Councilman Taylor MOVED THAT ORDINANCE NO.365,BE READ BY TITLE ONLY WITH THE EMERGENCY CLAUSE,AND THAT THE READING OF THE ENTIRE ORDINANCE BE WAIVED. Councilman Shanks seconded the motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. Mayor Clarke called upon the City Clerk to read Ordinance No.365 by title only with the emergency clause. City Clerk Kathleen Connelly,read as follows: ORDINANCE NO.365,AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA,AMENDING THE APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA,ZONING ORDINANCE BY AMENDING SECTION 3.0107 LAWFUL PRE-EXISTING USE -REBUTTABLE PRESUMPTION;REPEALING ANY CONFLICTING PROVISIONS;PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY;AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Councilman Baljo MOVED THAT ORDINANCE NO.365,AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA,AMENDING THE APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA,ZONING ORDINANCE BY AMENDING SECTION 3.0107 LAWFUL PRE-EXISTING USE -REBUTTABLE PRESUMPTION;REPEALING ANY CONFLICTING PROVISIONS;PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY;AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY,BE APPROVED AND ADOPTED. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL MAY 7,1985 PAGES Councilman Hill seconded the motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO.371, CONFINED ANIMALS )Mayor Clarke opened the hearing to the public. Director of Public Safety Bill McDaniel explained that there have been occurrences of people leaving their pets in a closed vehicle,and this ordinance authorizes the Police Department to break into the car to release the animal. Mayor Clarke asked i f there was anyone who wished to speak in favor of or in opposition to the issue.There being no one wishing to address the Council,Mayor Clarke closed the hearing to the public. Councilman Damiano MOVED THAT ORDINANCE NO.371 BE READ BY TITLE ONLY WITH THE EMERGENCY CLAUSE,AND THAT 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.371 by title only with the emergency clause. City Clerk Kathleen Connelly read as follows: ORDINANCE NO.371,AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA,AMENDING THE APACHE JUNCTION CITY CODE,CHAPTER 6 ANIMALS,BY ADDING ARTICLE 6-6 CONFINED ANIMALS;REPEALING ANY CONFLICTING PROVISIONS;PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY;PROVIDING PENALTIES;AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Councilman Taylor MOVED THAT ORDINANCE NO.371,AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA,AMENDING THE APACHE JUNCTION CITY CODE,CHAPTER 6 ANIMALS,BY ADDING ARTICLE 6-6 CONFINED ANIMALS;REPEALING ANY CONFLICTING PROVISIONS;PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY;PROVIDING PENALTIES;AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY,BE APPROVED AND ADOPTED. Councilman Damiano seconded the motion. Councilman Shanks commented that i t is a serious matter to leave an animal or child in a locked car. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. APPLICATION FOR PERSON TRANSFER OF SERIES 6 LIQUOR LICENSE, SUPERSTITION SKIES RESTAURANT the public. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL MAY 7,1985 PAGE 6 )Mayor Clarke opened the hearing to Mr.Bixby Knight,3270 E.Calypso, Mesa,applicant for the Liquor License Transfer,and stated that i t was hoped the lounge would be open June 1st. Mayor Clarke asked i f there were any members of the public who would wish to speak on this application.There being no one wishing to address the Council,Mayor Clarke closed the hearing to the public. Councilman Taylor MOVED THAT THE APPLICATION SUBMITTED BY MR.BIXBY LELAND KNIGHT,AGENT FOR SUPERSTITION SKIES RESTAURANT,FOR A PERSON TRANSFER OF A SERIES 6 LIQUOR LICENSE,BE RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL TO THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF LIQUOR LICENSES AND CONTROL. Councilman Hill seconded the motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. Mayor Clarke recessed the meeting. Mayor Clarke reconvened the meeting. OLD BUSINESS APPOINTMENT TO THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION )Councilman Taylor MOVED THAT JOHN BETZNER BE APPOINTED TO THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION TO FILL THE VACANCY CREATED BY THE RESIGNATION OF MR.DAN TEPOLT,SAID UNEXPIRED TERM TO END JUNE 30,1985. Councilman Damiano seconded the motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. APPOINTMENT TO RV REVIEW COMMITTEE ) )Councilman Damiano MOVED THAT THOMAS R.RINGHOFER BE APPOINTED TO THE RECREATIONAL VEHICLE REVIEW COMMITTEE REPRESENTING PARK MANAGERS. I FURTHER MOVE THAT THE CHAIRMAN OF THE RV REVIEW COMMITTEE BE CHOSEN FROM AMONG ITS MEMBERS AND THAT THE BUILDING OFFICIAL SERVE AS STAFF ADVISOR. Councilman Hill seconded the motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. RECONSIDERATION OF PROPOSED RESOLUTION NO.85-13,AB -85-03,REQUEST FOR VACATION OF PORTIONS OF CODY AND OHIO STREETS )City Manager Michael J.McNulty explained that a property owner adjacent to the abandonment was not notified and would like to give his views on the matter,and gave a history of Ohio Street and the reasons for abandonment,stating that basically the City has been providing and maintaining a driveway for the residents in the cul-de- REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL MAY 7,1985 PAGE 7 sac,and the City has the liabilities for any mishaps that may occur and that the Council has several options -let the resolution for abandonment stand as adopted previously,to rescind the abandonment,or to abandon all but an alley. Mr.William Wylie,2743 W.Ohio St., Apache Junction,addressed the Council in objection to the abandonment. The resident of Lot 65 addressed the Council in favor of the abandonment. Mayor Clarke suggested that the neighbors get together and try to come to a compromise. Councilman Shanks MOVED THAT THE RECONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO.85-13 BE POSTPONED UNTIL THE REGULAR MEETING OF MAY 21,1985 FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION. Councilman Taylor seconded the motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. NEW BUSINESS FUNDS FOR LEGAL ADVERTISING )City Clerk Kathleen Connelly explained that due to an increase in required legal advertising the amount of $25,000 as budgeted to cover these costs,has been depleted,and requested that additional funds be designated for this purpose,until the end of the fiscal year. Councilman Taylor asked that an amount be specified. Ms Connelly stated that $20,000 may be sufficient. Councilman Taylor MOVED THAT AUTHORIZATION BE GIVEN TO THE CITY MANAGER TO RELEASE FUNDS FROM THE CONTINGENCY ACCOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $20,000 TO COVER LEGAL ADVERTISING COSTS THROUGH THE END OF THE PRESENT FISCAL YEAR. Vice Mayor Eidson seconded the motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. REQUEST FOR EXTENSION TO CLEAN PROPERTY AND REDUCTION IN FEES )City Clerk Kathleen Connelly addressed the item,stating that Mr.Lazzell has requested a time extension of 30 days to clean the property and that the Deputy Building Inspector has taken additional pictures to ascertain whether Mr.Vagnoni's property is indeed a violation of Article 9-2. Mr.McNulty explained that the price the City quotes for cleaning the property is the same in every case,and we are urging property owners to clean their own property or have someone else do i t and this is to alert them that i t could cost them the specified amount,should the owner not clean the property. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL MAY 7,1985 PAGE 8 Councilman Taylor and Councilman Baljo expressed their feeling that the property did not warrant a violation. Ms Connelly explained that i f a complaint is submitted and the property does not comply with Article 9-2 of the City Code,a violation must be issued. Mr.McNulty stated that when the complaints are received,an inspector is sent to take pictures and in most cases,due to fire problems,notices do go out i f the property violates the ordinance regardless of the extent,and the fee is based on man -power and equipment utilized. Ms Connelly stated that the present notice is based on requirements in the City Code and i f the Council wishes to deviate from the present notice,i t would be necessary to amend the City Code. Councilman Baljo suggested that the ordinance be amended to authorize staff to decide on violations at their discretion. Ms Connelly stated that the ordinance does give the property owner the option to appeal the violation. Councilman Baljo MOVED THAT AN AMENDMENT TO THE LITTER ORDINANCE BE PROPOSED. Councilman Taylor seconded the motion. The motion carried. Councilman Shanks MOVED THAT AN EXTENSION OF 30 DAYS TO END JUNE 7,1985,BE GRANTED TO MR.FRED LAllELL TO BRING HIS PROPERTY INTO COMPLIANCE WITH ARTICLE 9-2 OF THE CITY CODE; AND THAT THE REQUEST BY MR.VAGNONI TO REDUCE FEES BE REJECTED AND THAT A TIME EXTENSION OF 30 DAYS BE GRANTED TO END JUNE 10,1985. Councilman Hill seconded the motion. VOTE:In Favor:Councilman Hill,Councilman Shanks,Councilman Damiano, Councilman Baljo,Councilman Taylor (Lazzell), Vice Mayor Eidson,Mayor Clarke Opposed:Councilman Taylor (Vagnoni) The motion carried. AUTHORIZATION TO CONDUCT FIREWORKS DISPLAY )Superintendent of Community Services Jeff Bell stated that the Apache Junction Chamber of Commerce is requesting permission from the Council to conduct a fireworks display at the annual 4th of July celebration to be held at the Junior High School Football Stadium, which will be handled by the Apache Junction Fire Department. Vice Mayor Eidson MOVED THAT AUTHORIZATION BE GRANTED TO CONDUCT A FIREWORKS DISPLAY AT THE APACHE JUNCTION JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL STADIUM ON JULY 4,1985. Councilman Hill seconded the motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL MAY 7,1985 PAGE 9 APPOINTMENT TO THE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION )Mr.Bell explained that due to the resignation of Mr.Ted Millspaugh,there is a vacancy on the Parks and Recreation Commission and that two Talent Bank Applications have been submitted. Councilman Baljo MOVED THAT MS DEANENE WEBER BE APPOINTED TO THE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION TO FILL THE VACANCY CREATED BY THE RESIGNATION OF MR.TED MILLSPAUGH,SAID UNEXPIRED TERM TO END APRIL 1,1987. Councilman Taylor seconded the motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. AWARD OF BID FOR COMPACT UTILITY TRACTOR )Mr.Bell stated that the Community Services Department has the need for a compact utility tractor for landscaping and a variety of things,and recommended that the bid be awarded to "U -Do -It Equipment"in the amount of $8,501.20. Vice Mayor Eidson MOVED THAT THE BID FOR COMPACT UTILITY TRACTOR FOR COMMUNITY SERVICES BE AWARDED TO U -DO -IT EQUIPMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $8,501.20. Councilman Damiano seconded the motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. AWARD OF BID FOR SWIMMING POOL EQUIPMENT )Mr.Bell that the bids for the pool improvements,including a kool deck with shade ramada and storage area,were opened on April 25th at 11:00 a.m.,and recommended the bid be awarded to Robert DeBow Jr.Construction,Inc.in the amount of $15,622.32. Councilman Taylor MOVED THAT THE BID FOR COMMUNITY SWIMMING POOL IMPROVEMENTS BE AWARDED TO ROBERT DEBOW JR. CONSTRUCTION,INC.IN THE AMOUNT OF $15,622.32. Councilman Hill seconded the motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. AWARD OF BID FOR STREET IMPROVEMENT BONDING PROGRAM -PHASE III 7 B )Director of Public Works Rich Broman stated that this is the last phase of the 20 -mile street improvement program and that Phase I is essentially completed,with approximately a mile to be paved in Phase II.Mr.Broman informed the Council that Phase III -B is the last two miles of Phase III with ten bidders for the project and recommended award of the bid be given to the lowest bidder,which was Nesbitt Contracting Co.,Inc.in the amount of $210,381.80. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL MAY 7,1985 PAGE 10 Mayor Clarke asked what the completion date is. Mr.Broman replied that construction should start May 20th and be completed July 22nd. Councilman Baljo MOVED THAT THE BID FOR STREET IMPROVEMENT BONDING PROGRAM -PHASE III -B,BE AWARDED TO NESBITT CONTRACTING CO.,INC.,IN THE AMOUNT OF $210,381.80. Councilman Damiano seconded the motion. Mr.McNulty informed the Council that the owner of Pirates Cove is paying for the improvements in front of that establishment,so the price will be approximately $12,000.00 less. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. AWARD OF BID FOR STORM DRAIN PROJECT) )Mr.Broman addressed the item, explaining that this is part of the Phase III -B program for the design of installation of storm drains,and recommended the bid be awarded to New Construction in the amount of $99,775.00. Mr.McNulty commented that a year ago estimates were made of $100,000,so these bids were near that estimate. Councilman Hill MOVED THAT THE BID FOR THE STORM DRAIN PROJECT,BE AWARDED TO NEW CONSTRUCTION INC.,IN THE AMOUNT OF $99,775.00. Councilman Damiano seconded the motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. REQUESTED FREEZE ON REZONINGS TO TH TRAILER HOMESITE )Mr.Newcomer stated that the Planning and Zoning Commission has had some difficulty with some of these TH rezonings lately and have requested an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance to increase lot sizes from a minimum 8,000 square feet to 11,000 square feet, which will be scheduled for Council hearing on May 21st,meanwhile they are requesting a freeze on rezoning to Trailer Homesite until consideration of the proposed amendment.Mr.Newcomer felt that cases already filed should be heard in a timely fashion. Councilman Shanks suggested that since the amendment will be heard at the next regular meeting,action not be taken on this freeze,as present applicants should not be penalized. Councilman Baljo MOVED THAT THE REQUEST FOR A FREEZE ON REZONINGS TO TH BE POSTPONED UNTIL THE REGULAR MEETING OF JUNE 4,1985. Councilman Hill seconded the motion. VOTE:In Favor:Councilman Taylor,Councilman Hill,Councilman Damiano, Councilman Baljo,Vice Mayor Eidson,Mayor Clarke REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL MAY 7,1985 PAGE 11 Opposed:Councilman Shanks The motion carried. CIVIC PARTICIPATION IN COUNTY JAIL FACILITIES )Mr.McNulty stated that the question as to whether the City should pay for prisoners placed in the County has been raging for many months,and the Sheriff has closed the jail that had been operated in the City,causing our police department to transport any overnight prisoners to Florence,and i f the City funds the improvements so that the local facility is useable we may,in exchange,house prisoners at that facility.Mr.McNulty requested authorization to begin negotiations with the County on this possible participation. Councilman Shanks MOVED THAT AUTHORIZATION BE GIVEN TO THE CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE WITH PINAL COUNTY ON REOPENING THE APACHE JUNCTION JAIL FACILITY WITH CITY PARTICIPATION. Vice Mayor Eidson seconded the motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. REQUEST BY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE TO ERECT SIGN ADJACENT TO CHAMBER BUILDING ) )Mr.McNulty stated that Sandy Smith, President of the Apache Junction Chamber of Commerce had indicated that she would be present to submit this request,and since she is not in attendance, suggested that this item be postponed until the next regular meeting. Councilman Shanks MOVED THAT THE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE REQUEST TO ERECT A SIGN ADJACENT TO THE CHAMBER BUILDING BE POSTPONED UNTIL THE REGULAR MEETING OF MAY 21,1985. Councilman Damiano seconded the motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. WORK SESSION,MAY 20,1985 EXECUTIVE SESSION,WORK SESSION MAY 21,1.985 )Councilman Taylor MOVED THAT A WORK SESSION BE HELD ON MAY 20,1985,AT 7:00 P.M.,IN THE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS; AND THAT AN EXECUTIVE SESSION AND A WORK SESSION BE HELD ON MAY 21,1985,AT 6:00 P.M.,IN THE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS. Councilman Shanks seconded the motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. CALL TO THE PUBLIC Ms Patti DeBruycker,1875 S.Buena Vista,Apache Junction,addressed the Council in regards to construction noise in a residential area at early hours in the morning. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL MAY 7,1985 PAGE 12 Councilman Hill agreed that this is a problem,also with garbage trucks creating noise very early in the morning. Mayor Clarke suggested that companies be contacted by letter prior to proposing an ordinance,but that some action will be taken on this complaint. Ms Jean Perkins,616 N.Cactus,Apache Junction,address the Council in opposition to a freeze on rezonings to Trailer Homesite,and commended Councilman Damiano and Shanks on working hard for the new library. INFORMATION AND REPORTS (COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS) Councilman Baljo explained that there will be options to the amendment on trailer lot sizes. Mayor Clarke informed the Council that an an ad written by the editor of the local newspaper pertaining to the great amount of trash and weeds had been mailed to him and commented that we are trying to make our City beautiful,and further stated that he had also received a letter of concern from the Fire Department on the amount of weeds in the City which creates a fire hazard requesting cooperation in the control of weeds. REQUESTS OF COUNCIL None. ADJOURNMENT MEETING BE ADJOURNED AT 9:30 P.M. motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. )Councilman Hill MOVED THAT THE Councilman Taylor seconded the *Consent Agenda Items are as follows: 1.Acceptance of Regular Meeting Agenda 2.Acceptance of Minutes from the Special Meeting of January 7,1985 3.Acceptance of Minutes from the Special Meeting of January 10,1985 4.Acceptance of Minutes from the Special Meeting of January 23,1985 5.Acceptance of Minutes from the Special Meeting of January 31,1985 6.Acceptance of Minutes from the Special Meeting of February 25,1985 7.Acceptance of Minutes from the Regular Meeting of April 16,1985 8.Proposed Resolution No.85-16 and Resolution No.85-17,AB -84-20, Application by Kent Wheeler,Allan F.Shaw,John A.Fischback to abandon Conestoga between Junction and Tamarisk. 9.Request for time extension on a Planned Development by Gary Nine for Little Bit of Heaven. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL MAY 7,1985 PAGE 13 ACCEPTED THIS 21ST DAY OF MAY ,1985,BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA. Wendell J.Clar Mayor ATTEST: / a /661.ex,,a-74-4444_ Kathleen Connelly City Clerk REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL MAY 7,1985 PAGE 14