HomeMy WebLinkAbout1985-09-03 City Council Regular MinutesCITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
SEPTEMBER 3,1985
The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Apache Junction,
Arizona,was held on September 3,1985,at the Apache Junction City Council
Chambers pursuant to the notice required by law.
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Hill called the meeting to order at 7:23 p.m.
INVOCATION
Councilman Eidson gave the Invocation.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Vice Mayor Bakkedahl led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL
Councilmen Present:
Staff Present:
Others Present:
Councilman Baljo,Councilman Eidson,
Councilwoman Gardner,Councilman
Jimenez,Councilwoman Taylor,
Vice Mayor Bakkedahl,Mayor Hill
City Manager Michael J.McNulty
City Clerk Kathleen Connelly
Director of Planning Chuck Newcomer
Representing Director of Public
Safety,Lieutenant Reed Cox
Director of Public Works Rich Broman
Deputy City Clerk Lori Clark
City Attorney David Alexander
Superintendent of Community Services
Jeff Bell
Economic Development Specialist
John Schoeph
Ms Deanene Weber
551 S.Main Drive
Apache Junction,AZ 85220
Mr.Tom Kanasey
Supervisor
Youth and Family Services
City of Tempe
Mr.Roger Locke
Arizona Department of Corrections
Bureau of Prevention Services
Ms Sharon Scully
Department of Corrections
Ms Sylvia Stevens
612 N.Signal Butte
Apache Junction,AZ 85220
Mr.Keith Stachar
6301 E.Roundup
Apache Junction,AZ 85220
Mr.Jim Swanson
5274 E.2nd Avenue
Apache Junction,AZ 85220
Mr.Chuck Jazstremski
5722 E.10th Avenue
Apache Junction,AZ 85220
Ms Martha Hopkins
538 N.Goldfield
Apache Junction,AZ 85220
Mr.Gary Fuller
1855 E.Southern Avenue
Mesa,AZ
Attorney Bob Jones
7007 E.Apache Trail
Mesa,AZ
ACCEPTANCE OF CONSENT AGENDA
)Vice Mayor Bakkedahl MOVED THAT
CONSENT AGENDA ITEM NOS.1 AND 2 BE ACCEPTED AS PRESENTED.
Councilman Baljo seconded them
motion.
VOTE:In Favor:Councilman Baljo,Councilman Jimenez,Councilman Eidson,
Councilwoman Taylor,Councilwoman Gardner,
Vice Mayor Bakkedahl
Abstained:Mayor Hill
The motion carried.
Introduction of Distinguished Visitors and Guests
None.
AWARDS,PRESENTATIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS
Ms Deanene Weber,551 S.Main Drive,Apache Junction,introduced Sharon
Scully and Roger Locke,to give a presentation on Youth Advisory Board.
Mr.Tom Kanasey,Supervisor of Youth and Family Services,City of
Tempe,addressed the Council outlining the membership and purpose of the
Youth Advisory Board for the City of Tempe.
Councilman Jimenez asked how the Board benefits the City and community.
Mr.Kanasey stated that this Board has the status of any other Board or
Commission and provides input at Council meetings,and many programs are
adopted through their efforts.
Mr.Roger Locke,Delinquency Prevention,Arizona Department of
Correction Bureau of Prevention Services,addressed the Council in regards
to funding for such a program,stating that the opportunities for funding
are favorable.
Ms Sharon Scully,Department of Corrections,stated that this
organization i s a resource for funding of youth programs,as well as
technical direction.
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Councilman Baljo thanked these speakers for attending the Council
meeting.
City Manager Michael J.McNulty introduced the new City Building
Official/Zoning Administrator,Charles L.Coleman.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO.382,PZ-19-85,
RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT AMENDMENTS
)Director of Planning Chuck Newcomer
requested that this ordinance be postponed until the regular Council meeting
of September 17,1985,at which time a recommendation will be available from
the Planning and Zoning Commission.
Councilwoman Taylor MOVED THAT
PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO.382,PZ-19-85,RESIDENTIAL ZONING DISTRICT
AMENDMENTS,BE POSTPONED UNTIL THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 17,
1985.
Councilman Baljo seconded the
motion.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO.393,
PZ-31-85,NEHLS AND STEVENS
)Mr.Newcomer briefed the Council on
the request for rezoning from GR General Rural t o TH Trailer Homesite of
four 1 1/4 acre parcels,located at the southeast corner of the intersection
of East Broadway Avenue and South Tomahawk Road i n Section 27.
Ms Sylvia Stevens,612 N.Signal
Butte,Apache Junction,co-owner of the property,requested approval of the
application,explaining that the applicants wish t o place three mobile homes
on each of the parcels.
the trailers have been on the property.
Councilwoman Taylor asked how long
Ms Stevens replied that they have
been on the property for 18 months,and acknowledged that there are protests
against the rezoning.
Ms Stevens further explained that
there would be sufficient footage per unit,as required.
Councilman Jimenez asked i f the four
mobiles had been put on the property after i t was purchased.
Ms Stevens replied that i t was
understood at the time that i t was legal,i n conformance with State
information.
City Attorney David Alexander
explained that the State i s telling property owners that they may divide the
property into as many parcels as desired,complying with zoning regulations,
as long as the owners don't sell the land nor lease for longer than a year,
but that once the property i s divided into more than three parcels,i t
appears to be a subdivision and must comply with City Subdivision
regulations.
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Councilman Jimenez commented that
the illegal split occured prior to Ms Stevens acquiring the property.
Mayor Hill asked i f there was anyone
who wished to speak in favor of or in opposition to the rezoning.There
being no one wishing to address the Council,Mayor Hill called upon the
Director of Planning for recommendations.
Mr.Newcomer stated that staff had a
concern with there being a split of more than three parcels,and that the
protests represent 70%on the east side of the property which necessitates a
three-quarter vote by Council for approval,and further stated that the
Planning and Zoning Commission recommend approval with stipulations.
Mayor Hill closed the hearing to the
public.
Councilman Eidson MOVED THAT
ORDINANCE NO.393,BE READ BY TITLE ONLY AND THE READING OF THE ENTIRE
ORDINANCE BE WAIVED.
Councilman Baljo seconded the
motion.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
City Clerk Kathleen Connelly read as
follows:
ORDINANCE NO.393,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-31-85 FROM GR GENERAL RURAL TO TH TRAILER
HOMESITE ZONE;REPEALING ANY CONFLICTING PROVISIONS;AND PROVIDING FOR
SEVERABILITY.
Councilman Eidson MOVED THAT
ORDINANCE NO.393,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-31-85 FROM GR GENERAL RURAL TO TH TRAILER HOMESITE ZONE;REPEALING ANY
CONFLICTING PROVISIONS;AND PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY,BE APPROVED AND
ADOPTED.
Councilwoman Taylor seconded the
motion.
Councilman Jimenez stated that
the protesters made valid points and that the Council i s working on solving
these types of problems.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO.405,PZ-39-85,
BUSBOOM,EDWARDS AND WYNN
)Mr.Newcomer briefed the Council on
the application for rezoning from GR General Rural to C-3 General Commercial
District of two 2 1/2 acre parcels,3.5 acres net,bounded by South Tomahawk
Road,South Vista Road,East 11th Avenue and East 12th Avenue.
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Mr.Keith Stachar,6301 E.Roundup,
Apache Junction,representing the applicant,stated that this i s an attempt
to create a small but highly diverse commercial development,specifically
service type businesses.
Councilman Jimenez expressed concern
that without a planned development on this property,i t could become similar
to businesses to the south.
Councilman Baljo stated that the
restrictions on a C-3 zone i n the new Zoning Ordinance are strict enough t o
prevent an eye -sore.
Mayor Hill asked i f there was anyone
who wished to speak i n favor of or i n opposition to the rezoning.There
being no one wishing to address the Council,Mayor Hill called upon the
Director of Planning for recommendations.
Mr.Newcomer noted that the property
i s close t o Highway 60,Tomahawk Road i s an arterial roadway,property to
the west has been rezoned to CB -1 and land to the south i s CB -2 zoning,and
that the designation for area i s low density residential with adjacent
properties to the north and east are zoned General Rural,and stated that
the Planning and Zoning Commission recommend approval with the stipulations
that dedications be made for public roadway purposes,and also that this
area should be considered for a change i n the next revision of the General
Plan.
Mr.Stachar stated that with the
requirements of the new C-3 zoning,this development will help promote the
property to south with non -conforming uses.
Mayor Hill closed the hearing to the
public.
Vice Mayor Bakkedahl MOVED THAT
ORDINANCE NO.405,BE READ BY TITLE ONLY AND THE READING OF THE ENTIRE
ORDINANCE BE WAIVED.
Councilman Baljo seconded the
motion.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
City Clerk Kathleen Connelly read as
follows:
ORDINANCE NO.405,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-39-85 FROM GR GENERAL RURAL TO C-3
GENERAL COMMERCIAL DISTRICT;REPEALING ANY CONFLICTING PROVISIONS;AND
PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY.
Councilwoman Taylor MOVED THAT
ORDINANCE NO.405,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-39-85 FROM GR GENERAL RURAL TO C-3 GENERAL COMMERCIAL DISTRICT;REPEALING
ANY CONFLICTING PROVISIONS;AND PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY,BE APPROVED AND
ADOPTED.
Councilman Eidson seconded the
motion.
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Councilman Jimenez expressed his
feeling that this is deviating from the General Plan,and suggested that a
site plan be requested or this property be rezoned with a planned
development.
Councilman Baljo stated that an
additional restriction should not be added without applicant participation.
City Attorney David Alexander
advised that a condition may be placed on the rezoning i f the Council i s so
inclined,and the applicant does not have to accept such a rezoning.
Councilman Jimenez amended the
motion by approving the rezoning with the applicant submitting a site plan
to the Planning Department for review.
Councilwoman Gardner seconded the
motion.
Councilwoman Taylor expressed her
feeling that the applicant should be able to reply to this restriction.
Councilman Jimenez MOVED THAT THE
PUBLIC HEARING BE REOPENED.
Councilman Baljo further discussed
the General Plan designation of the application.
Councilwoman Gardner seconded the
motion.
VOTE:In Favor:Councilman Eidson,Councilman Jimenez,Councilwoman Taylor
Councilwoman Gardner,Vice Mayor Bakkedahl,Mayor Hill
Opposed:Councilman Baljo
The motion carried.
Mr.Keith Stachar stated that
anything that would be included in a site plan is already required with any
type of development when dealing with the Building Department,Engineering,
Fire Department,Health Department as the development progresses.
Mr.McNulty agreed that site plans
will have to be submitted for drainage retention,parking,set -backs,and
street off -site improvements.
Councilman Jimenez asked i f planned
development procedures would include anything not mentioned as routine plans
for any development.
Mr.Newcomer replied that structure
heights,land uses,points of access,landscaping and screening from
residential areas would also be of major concern.
Mayor Hill closed the hearing to the
public.
VOTE (On Amendment to the Motion):In Favor:Councilwoman Gardner,
Councilman Jimenez
Vice Mayor Bakkedahl
Mayor Hill
Opposed:Councilman Eidson,
Councilwoman Taylor
Councilman Baljo
The motion carried.
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Councilman Baljo amended the
amendment to the original motion THAT THE SITE PLAN WILL BE SUBMITTED TO THE
PROPER CITY DEPARTMENT AT THE PROPER TIME OF DEVELOPMENT.
Councilman Eidson seconded the
motion.
VOTE (On Amendment to the Amendment to the Original Motion):
In Favor:Councilman Baljo,Councilman Eidson,Councilwoman Gardner,
Councilwoman Taylor,Vice Mayor Bakkedahl,Mayor Hill
Opposed:Councilman Jimenez
The motion carried.
VOTE (On the Original Motion):
In Favor:Councilman Baljo,Councilman Eidson,Councilwoman Gardner,
Councilwoman Taylor,Councilman Jimenez,
Vice Mayor Bakkedahl,Mayor Hill
The motion carried.
PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO.418,HEALTH
PERMITS (With Emergency Clause)
)City Clerk Kathleen Connelly
explained that as part of the Intergovernmental Agreement with the Pinal
County Health Department this adopts licensing requirements for those
businesses that serve food or beverages,and this ordinance puts those
stipulations into the City Code.
Mayor Hill asked i f there was anyone
who wished to speak on this item.There being no one wishing to address the
Council,Mayor Hill closed the hearing to the public.
Councilwoman Taylor asked i f this
includes ice cream vendors,etc.
Ms Connelly replied that this
requires that they also obtain health certificates prior to licensing.
Councilman Eidson asked i f this
would prohibit clubs having cake sales or girl scouts selling cookies.
Mr.McNulty stated that this i s
basically addressing the preparation and preservation of food,and if we
wish the County to perform this service we are required to indicate so,i f
not,i t would be necessary for the City to provide the service.Mr.McNulty
further stated that the County i s requesting that we not issue business
licenses prior to securing a County Health Certificate.
Mr.McNulty explained that
charitable organizations not required to obtain a business license,would
not be required to have a health inspection.
Ms Connelly stated that the swap
meet proprietor requires all food vendors within the swap meet to have a
health certification.
Councilman Eidson MOVED THAT
ORDINANCE NO.418,BE READ BY TITLE ONLY WITH THE EMERGENCY CLAUSE AND THE
READING OF THE ENTIRE ORDINANCE BE WAIVED.
Councilman Baljo seconded the
motion.
VOTE:Unanimous
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The motion carried.
City Clerk Kathleen Connelly read as
follows:
ORDINANCE NO.418,AN ORDINANCE OF
THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA,AMENDING
THE APACHE JUNCTION CITY CODE,CHAPTER 8 BUSINESS,BY ADDING SECTION 8-1-10
CERTIFICATE OR PERMIT FROM HEALTH DEPARTMENT REQUIRED AND AMENDING SECTION
8-5-14 CERTIFICATE OR PERMIT FROM HEALTH DEPARTMENT REQUIRED;REPEALING ANY
CONFLICTING PROVISIONS;PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY;AND DECLARING AN
EMERGENCY.
Councilwoman Gardner MOVED THAT
ORDINANCE NO.418,AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA,AMENDING THE APACHE JUNCTION CITY CODE,CHAPTER 8
BUSINESS,BY ADDING SECTION 8-1-10 CERTIFICATE OR PERMIT FROM HEALTH
DEPARTMENT REQUIRED AND AMENDING SECTION 8-5-14 CERTIFICATE OR PERMIT FROM
HEALTH DEPARTMENT REQUIRED;REPEALING ANY CONFLICTING PROVISIONS;PROVIDING
FOR SEVERABILITY;AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY,BE APPROVED AND ADOPTED.
Councilman Baljo seconded the
motion.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO.421,
ESTABLISHING SPEED LIMIT ON LOST
DUTCHMAN FROM IDAHO ROAD TO GOLDFIELD
ROAD (With Emergency Clause)
)Mayor Hill opened the hearing to the
public.
Director of Public Works Rich Broman
explained that the portion of Lost Dutchman Boulevard between Idaho Road and
Goldfield Road i s lacking a speed designation and that this ordinance
provides that.
Mayor Hill asked i f anyone wished to
speak on this item.There being no one wishing to address the Council,
Mayor Hill closed the hearing to the public.
Councilman Eidson MOVED THAT
ORDINANCE NO.421,BE READ BY TITLE ONLY WITH THE EMERGENCY CLAUSE AND THE
READING OF THE ENTIRE ORDINANCE BE WAIVED.
motion.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
follows:
Councilman Baljo seconded the
City Clerk Kathleen Connelly read: as
ORDINANCE NO.421,AN ORDINANCE OF
THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA,
ESTABLISHING THE SPEED LIMIT ON LOST DUTCHMAN BOULEVARD BETWEEN GOLDFIELD
ROAD AND IDAHO ROAD;REPEALING ANY CONFLICTING PROVISIONS;PROVIDING FOR
SEVERABILITY;AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
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Councilman Baljo MOVED THAT
ORDINANCE NO.421,AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA,ESTABLISHING THE SPEED LIMIT ON LOST DUTCHMAN
BOULEVARD BETWEEN GOLDFIELD ROAD AND IDAHO ROAD;REPEALING ANY CONFLICTING
PROVISIONS;PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY;AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY,BE
APPROVED AND ADOPTED.
Councilman Eidson seconded the
motion.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO.422,
ESTABLISHING ANIMAL REGULATIONS
(With the Emergency Clause)
)Mayor opened the hearing to the
public.
Ms Connelly stated that this
ordinance i s i n conjunction with the proposed equine zoning district
regulations,which will possibly be presented to the Council on
September 17th regular meeting,and combines recommendations from the
Superstition Horseman's Association and Pinal County Animal Regulations,and
includes harboring of animals,sanitary conditions of premises,and provides
for enforcement.
Mayor Hill asked i f there was anyone
who wished to speak i n favor of or i n opposition to the issue.
Councilwoman Taylor MOVED THAT
ORDINANCE NO.422,BE POSTPONED FOR FURTHER DISCUSSION.
Vice Mayor Bakkedahl seconded the
motion.
Mr.Chuck Jazstremski,5722 E.10th
Avenue,Apache Junction,addressed the item stating that this ordinance i s a
result of discussion between the City and the Horseman's Association but has
been altered,specifically i n regards to manure removal,and requested that
those sections of the ordinance be made less restrictive.
motion.
second.
Councilwoman Taylor withdrew the
Vice Mayor Bakkedahl withdrew the
Councilwoman Taylor MOVED THAT
ORDINANCE NO.422 BE AMENDED BY DELETING THE WORDS "ONE TIME PER WEEK OR"
FROM SECTION 6-6-3 (A)SANITARY REGULATIONS,AND BY DELETING PARAGRAPH B
OF THE SAME SECTION.
Mr.Jim Swanson,5274 E.2nd Avenue,
Apache Junction,addressed the Council i n opposition to the proposed
ordinance,requesting specific changes.
Ms Martha Hopkins,538 N.Goldfield,
Apache Junction,expressed the opinion that manure should be removed every
30 days,and that the original ordinance i s not too restrictive,and
complained about a neighbor with a manure problem.
Councilwoman Taylor replied that i n
the past the Horseman's Association has done some policing of other horse
owners.
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Councilman Baljo stated that the
ordinance should be acted on and possibly amended at a later date.
Mr.Jazstremski stated that the
remedy i s not to put a number of days that manure must be removed,but
should read "as often as necessary".
Councilman Eidson stated that other
complaints have been made with regards to manure problems,and asked i f the
City may issue citations or does this have to go through the Pinal County
Health Department.
Mr.McNulty replied that an
ordinance such as this would allow enforcement by the City.
Councilwoman Gardner asked i f this
ordinance were passed tonight,when would i t take effect?
Ms Connelly stated that as this
ordinance does include the emergency clause,i t would take effect
immediately.
Mr.McNulty clarified that the
amendments would include striking "one time per week or"i n Section 6-6-3
(A),and paragraph B i n that same section.
Councilman Baljo seconded the
amendment to the ordinance.
VOTE (On Amendment to the Ordinance):Unanimous
The amendment to the Ordinance No.422 carried.
Councilwoman Gardner MOVED THAT
ORDINANCE NO.422 AS AMENDED,BE READ BY TITLE ONLY WITH THE EMERGENCY
CLAUSE AND THE READING OF THE ENTIRE ORDINANCE BE WAIVED.
Councilman Baljo seconded the
motion.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
City Clerk Kathleen Connelly read as
follows:
ORDINANCE NO.422,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
KEEPING OF ANIMALS;REPEALING ANY CONFLICTING PROVISIONS;PROVIDING FOR
SEVERABILITY;AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
Councilwoman Gardner MOVED THAT
ORDINANCE NO.422,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 KEEPING OF ANIMALS;REPEALING ANY CONFLICTING
PROVISIONS;PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY;AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY,BE
APPROVED AND ADOPTED AS AMENDED.
Councilman Baljo seconded the
motion.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
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Mayor Hill recessed the meeting at 9:25 p.m.
Mayor Hill reconvened the meeting at 9:35 p.m.
PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO.423,
TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES
(With the Emergency Clause
public.
Mayor Hill opened the hearing to the
Mr.Broman explained that this
ordinance would allow the City to install approximately eight stop signs at
various locations.
Mayor Hill asked i f there was anyone
who wished to speak on this item.There being no one wishing to address the
Council,Mayor Hill closed the hearing to the public.
Councilman Jimenez MOVED THAT
ORDINANCE NO.423,BE READ BY TITLE ONLY WITH THE EMERGENCY CLAUSE AND THE
READING OF THE ENTIRE ORDINANCE BE WAIVED.
Councilman Baljo seconded the
motion.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
City Clerk Kathleen Connelly read as
follows:
ORDINANCE NO.423,AN ORDINANCE OF
THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA,
ESTABLISHING LOCATIONS FOR STOP SIGNS THROUGHOUT THE CITY OF APACHE
JUNCTION,ARIZONA;REPEALING ANY CONFLICTING PROVISIONS;PROVIDING FOR
SEVERABILITY;AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
Councilwoman Gardner MOVED THAT
ORDINANCE NO.423,AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA,ESTABLISHING LOCATIONS FOR STOP SIGNS THROUGHOUT
THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA;REPEALING ANY CONFLICTING PROVISIONS;
PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY;AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY,BE APPROVED AND
ADOPTED.
motion.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO.424,
YOUTH ADVISORY BOARD
(With the Emergency Clause)
public.
Councilman Baljo seconded the
)Mayor Hill opened the hearing to the
Ms Connelly explained that this
ordinance establishes a Youth Advisory Board,consisting of nine members,
of which five would be juveniles and four adults,and establishes other
requirements and a brief description of duties.
Councilwoman Taylor expressed her
feeling that more juveniles should be on the Board.
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Mayor Hill stated that more could be
added i n the future.
Councilman Eidson MOVED THAT
ORDINANCE NO.424,BE READ BY TITLE ONLY WITH THE EMERGENCY CLAUSE AND THE
READING OF THE ENTIRE ORDINANCE BE WAIVED.
Councilman Baljo seconded the
motion.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
City Clerk Kathleen Connelly read as
follows:
ORDINANCE NO.424,AN ORDINANCE OF
THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA,AMENDING
THE APACHE JUNCTION CITY CODE,CHAPTER 2 MAYOR AND COUNCIL,BY ADDING
ARTICLE 2-14 YOUTH ADVISORY BOARD;REPEALING ANY CONFLICTING PROVISIONS;
PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY;AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
Councilman Jimenez MOVED THAT
ORDINANCE NO.424,AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA,AMENDING THE APACHE JUNCTION CITY CODE,CHAPTER 2
MAYOR AND COUNCIL,BY ADDING ARTICLE 2-14 YOUTH ADVISORY BOARD;REPEALING
ANY CONFLICTING PROVISIONS;PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY;AND DECLARING AN
EMERGENCY,BE APPROVED AND ADOPTED,AND THAT DEE WEBER BE APPOINTED
TEMPORARY COORDINATOR.
Councilman Jimenez explained that
this appointment was made to provide a person to begin organizing the Board.
City Attorney Alexander advised that
no appointments should be made at this time as i t i s not on the agenda.
Mr.McNulty suggested the Community
Services Department be appointed on a temporary basis.
Councilman Jimenez stated that he
did not wish to withdraw the appointment,and felt that this would not
violate Parliamentary Procedures.
Councilwoman Gardner seconded the
motion.
Councilman Eidson asked again i f
this appointment would be violating Open Meeting Law.
Mr.Alexander stated that he felt i t
was,but possibly not as long as this person had no powers.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO.425,
TRASH PICK-UP
public.
Mayor Hill opened the hearing t o the
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Ms Connelly stated that this
proposed ordinance establishes hours of operation from 6:00 a.m.t o 7:00
p.m.and also prohibits mechanical compaction of trash within a residential
district,for trash disposal companies.Ms Connelly also explained that on
two different occasions,letters were sent to the companies requesting that
they comply with the hours of operation without passing an ordinance,but
that avenue was not successful.
Mr.McNulty stated that upon
speaking with trash companies,6:00 a.m.i s considered a standard for other
cities,however,the compacting prior to 8:00 a.m.restriction i s extremely
limiting and the 6:00 a.m.requirement should be sufficient.
Councilwoman Taylor gave the
opinions of the trash companies that possibly these restrictions were not
necessary,and could possibly cause an increase i n price.
Mr.McNulty further explained that
i t should not cause an increase i n price,but that the companies would have
to work later,having started later and this i s a typical hour of operation
for all cities i n the valley,and that the trucks have to compact every few
pick-ups,and by not being able to compact trash until 8:00 a.m.,would
prevent them from picking up.
Councilwoman Gardner suggested
deleting the restriction regarding trash compaction from the proposed
ordinance.
Councilman Eidson stated that the
hours of operation should be until at least 9:00 p.m.
Councilman Baljo MOVED THAT
ORDINANCE NO.-425:BE AMENDED TO CHANGE SECTION 8-5-25 (A)TO 9:00 P.M.AND
TO DELETE PARAGRAPH B.
Councilwoman Taylor seconded the
motion.
VOTE (On Amendment to the Ordinance):Unanimous
The motion carried.
Vice Mayor Bakkedahl MOVED THAT
ORDINANCE NO.425,BE READ BY TITLE ONLY AND THE READING OF THE ENTIRE
ORDINANCE BE WAIVED.
motion.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
follows:
Councilman Baljo seconded the
City Clerk Kathleen Connelly read as
ORDINANCE NO.425,AN ORDINANCE OF
THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA,AMENDING
THE APACHE JUNCTION CITY CODE,CHAPTER 8 BUSINESS,ARTICLE 8-5 BUSINESS
OCCUPATIONAL LICENSE TAX,BY ADDING SECTION 8-5-25 HOURS OF OPERATION FOR
TRASH DISPOSAL COMPANIES;REPEALING ANY CONFLICTING PROVISIONS;AND
PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY.
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Councilwoman Gardner MOVED THAT
ORDINANCE NO.425,AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA,AMENDING THE APACHE JUNCTION CITY CODE,CHAPTER 8
BUSINESS,ARTICLE 8-5 BUSINESS OCCUPATIONAL LICENSE TAX,BY ADDING SECTION
8-5-25 HOURS OF OPERATION FOR TRASH DISPOSAL COMPANIES;REPEALING ANY
CONFLICTING PROVISIONS;AND PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY,BE APPROVED AND
ADOPTED.
Councilman Baljo seconded the
motion.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO.426,
INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
(With the Emergency Clause)
)Mayor Hill opened the hearing to the
public.
Ms Connelly explained that this
ordinance creates the Industrial Development Authority,establishes number
of members,officers,and what constitutes a quorum,in the City Code.
Mayor Hill asked i f there was anyone
who wished to speak on this item.There being no one wishing to address the
Council,Mayor Hill closed the hearing to the public.
Councilman Eidson MOVED THAT
ORDINANCE NO.426,BE READ BY TITLE ONLY WITH THE EMERGENCY CLAUSE AND THE
READING OF THE ENTIRE ORDINANCE BE WAIVED.
Councilwoman Taylor seconded the
motion.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
City Clerk Kathleen Connelly read as
follows:
ORDINANCE NO.426,AN ORDINANCE OF
THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA,AMENDING
THE APACHE JUNCTION CITY CODE,CHAPTER 2 MAYOR AND COUNCIL,BY ADDING
ARTICLE 2-15 INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY;REPEALING ANY CONFLICTING
PROVISIONS;PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY;AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
Councilman Baljo MOVED THAT
ORDINANCE NO.426,AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA,AMENDING THE APACHE JUNCTION CITY CODE,CHAPTER 2
MAYOR AND COUNCIL,BY ADDING ARTICLE 2-15 INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY;
REPEALING ANY CONFLICTING PROVISIONS;PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY;AND
DECLARING AN EMERGENCY,BE APPROVED AND ADOPTED.
Councilwoman Taylor seconded the
motion.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
OLD BUSINESS
None.
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SEPTEMBER 3,1985
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NEW BUSINESS
PRELIMINARY PLANNED DEVELOPMENT
APPROVAL REQUEST,PZ-67-84,HATTIE'S
SELF STORAGE -PHASE I
)Mr.Newcomer stated that this i s an
application for a Planned Development for Hattie's Attic Self Storage,
Phase I ,which will be a mini storage and R.V.storage and Phase I I i s
proposed for mini storage and leased office space.
Mr.Gary Fuller,1855 E.Southern
Avenue,Mesa,builder of the project,requested approval.
Councilwoman Gardner asked how much
space would be open.
Mr.Fuller replied approximately 7%
would be open space and that there would be a retention basin of trees and
landscaping.
Councilman Baljo asked why the
developers chose to go with planned development and explained that with this
there are additional restrictions,rather than CB -2 rezoning.
Councilman Eidson agreed that the
20%open space i s restrictive for the size of this project.
Vice Mayor Bakkedahl asked why open
space i s necessary for this type of project.
Mr.Newcomer explained that this
would provide a buffer between the project and adjacent homes and that the
open space i s a requirement i n the planned development ordinance.
Mr.McNulty stated that when the
planned development ordinance was adopted,the intent was that i t be applied
to residential type developments and that the ordinance i s really not
compatible with commercial developments,and that the way the ordinance i s
written there i s no choice.
Councilwoman Taylor asked i f this
indicated that the development could be amended by deleting the 20%open
space requirement.
Mr.McNulty replied that the
ordinance itself would have to be amended,and that the rezoning would have
to be amended also.
Mr.Newcomer quoted the section of
the planned development ordinance pertaining to open space requirements.
Mayor Hill expressed his feeling
that i t was a waste of land and the developers money to require that much of
an open space.
Mr.McNulty stated that certain
requirements may be waived,such as set -backs,but not open space.
City Attorney David Alexander
advised the Council that they have the power to pass any law they desire,
but not necessarily i n accordance with the Statutes and Constitution and can
be challenged by someone not receiving the same consideration.
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Councilman Baljo suggested that they
pass the development request with amendment,and request a moratorium on
planned developments until the ordinance can be amended,so that other
commercial planned developments would not have a reason for contesting the
decision.
Councilman Jimenez stated that
Council should not set a precedent with this case.
Mr.Bob Jones,7007 E.Apache Trail,
Mesa,Attorney for the applicant,brought to the Councils attention what he
felt were flexible points in the ordinance without setting a precedent.
Councilman Baljo agreed that i t was
not the intent upon writing the ordinance,that a precedent would be set
for the Council to amend a development.
City Attorney Alexander replied that
i n that particular provision,Council can change base district zone and
other developmental standards of CB -2,but planned development provisions
has other developmental standards,so this provision only changes base
district zone sections,and reiterated that by changing the planned
development i t could be challenged.
Mayor Hill suggested changing the
ordinance prior to acting on this planned development application.
Councilman Baljo agreed that this
action should be postponed.
Councilman Eidson expressed his
feeling that as there may not be a similar case coming up in the near
future,as long as the ordinance i s amended as soon as possible,the risk of
being challenged would be minimized.
Councilman Jimenez stated that staff
recommendations are consistent with City policies and Council should comply
with staff and City Attorney recommendations regardless of the extent of
risk.
Councilman Baljo asked i f the
project could be approved with the change,and amend the planned development
ordinance prior to submitting Phase I I to the Council.
Mr.McNulty stated that the intent
of the 20%open space requirement was for recreational type activities i n
residential developments.
Mr.Alexander suggested the
possibility of restricting the construction and the use on Phase II,
designating that as open space until such time as the applicant applies to
the Council for a variance of use,using the open space requirement for RV
storage until such time as Phase I I i s submitted.
Mr.McNulty stated that currently
the ordinance gives the Council the ability to exercise discretion on
set -backs,interior or exterior,and that the ordinance could be amended to
include discretion on the part of the Council as pertains to open space
requirements.
Councilman Baljo suggested that the
item be postponed until the planned development ordinance could be amended.
Mr.Fuller explained that the
developers would like to begin building this project as soon as possible.
Mayor Hill asked i f the developer
would have to completely change their design i s the 20%open space were
deleted.
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Mr.Fuller stated that the 20%i s
not in the plans:as i t stands.
Councilman Baljo asked how long i t
would take to amend the planned development ordinance by Council initiative.
City Clerk Kathleen Connelly stated
that i t couldn't be submitted to the City Council until October 15th,due to
required publications and public hearing by the Planning and Zoning
Commission.
Mr.McNulty stated that the,
developer would have to rezone after the amendment to the ordinance as.it
was rezoned under the present ordinance and the change.would .onlyifffect
that which was filed after the change.
Mr.Alexander reiterated that there
would be a question as to which requirement the development would be
approved under.
Mr.Alexander suggested that the
motion read:that the preliminary planned development PZ-67-84 be approved
in accordance with plans for Phase I only,elevations and written statements
submitted to the Council and the following stipulations:1)that the use of
the east portion of the site for RV storage to be terminated within 24
months of start of Phase II,however,Phase I I shall not be started until
Council approves that particular phase.At the present time Phase I I will
be utilized to fulfill 20%open space requirement.
Councilman Baljo MOVED THAT THE
PRELIMINARY PLANNED DEVELOPMENT PZ-67-84,BE APPROVED IN ACCORDANCE WITH
PLANS FOR PHASE I ONLY,ELEVATIONS AND WRITTEN STATEMENTS SUBMITTED TO THE
COUNCIL AND THE FOLLOWING STIPULATIONS:
1.THAT THE USE OF THE EAST PORTION OF THE SITE FOR RV STORAGE TO BE
TERMINATED WITHIN 24 MONTHS OF START OF PHASE II,WHICHEVER OCCURS
FIRST.HOWEVER,PHASE I I SHALL NOT BE STARTED UNTIL COUNCIL APPROVES
THAT PARTICULAR PHASE.AT THE PRESENT TIME PHASE I I WILL BE UTILIZED
TO FULFILL 20%OPEN SPACE REQUIREMENT.
2.THE USE OF A MOBILE HOME AS A CARETAKER'S RESIDENCE TO BE TERMINATED
WITHIN 24 MONTHS OR START OF PHASE II,WHICHEVER OCCURS FIRST.
3.A DEFERMENT OF OFFSITE IMPROVEMENTS IS ALLOWED:FOR A .MAXIMUM OF
24 MONTHS.
4.SIGNAGE MUST COMPLY WITH THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION SIGN CODE.
Councilwoman Taylor seconded the
motion.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
FINAL APPROVAL FOR PZ-30-83,PLANNED
DEVELOPMENT ZONING DISTRICT
SUPERSTITION HEIGHTS
)Mr.Newcomer briefed the Council on
the final approval request for Superstition Heights subdivision.
Councilman Baljo MOVED THAT IN CASE
PZ-30-83,SUPERSTITION HEIGHTS,IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION
19.0301.4.a OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE,SAID APPLICANT HAVING PRESENTED PLANS
FOR THE APPROVAL OF THE BUILDING OFFICIAL AND RECEIVING SAID APPROVAL IS NOW
SEEKING FINAL PLANNED DEVELOPMENT ZONING APPROVAL WHICH SHALL BE GRANTED.
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Councilwoman Gardner seconded the
motion.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT
)City Manager McNulty explained that
this Economic Development District was proposed to the Central Arizona
Council of Governments Region and i f funded,the $50,000 as matched by local
funds,would assist economically distressed areas of the district.
Mr.McNulty stated that the City probably would not benefit,as we are not
i n an economic depressed area,but would be required to contribute to the
$50,000 i n matching funds.
Councilman Eidson MOVED THAT
AUTHORIZATION BE GIVEN TO THE MAYOR TO RESPOND TO THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
THAT THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION IS OPPOSED TO THE FORMATION OF THE ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT.
Councilman Baljo seconded the
motion.
VOTE:I n Favor:Councilman Eidson,Councilman Baljo,Councilwoman Taylor,
Councilwoman Gardner,Vice Mayor Bakkedahl,Mayor Hill
Abstained:Councilman Jimenez
The motion carried.
PROPOSED RESOLUTION NO.85-41,
INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT
AUTHORITY REVENUE BONDS
)Mr.McNulty stated that this
resolution will authorize the issuance of the bonds for the medical
facility,Eye Tooth Enterprises,for which a public hearing was held.
Councilman Baljo MOVED THAT
RESOLUTION NO.85-41,A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA,RELATING TO INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT;APPROVING
AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE BY THE INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF THE
CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA,OF ITS MEDICAL FACILITIES REVENUE BONDS
(EYE TOOTH ENTERPRISES PROJECT)SERIES 1985,BE APPROVED AND ADOPTED.
The motion carried.
Councilwoman Taylor seconded the
motion.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
SPECIAL MEETING,SEPTEMBER 9,1985 )
)Mr.McNulty explained that this
Special Meeting i s necessary i n the Community Development Block Grant
application process.
Councilwoman Taylor MOVED THAT A
SPECIAL MEETING BE HELD ON SEPTEMBER 9,1985,AT 7:00 P.M.,IN THE CITY
COUNCIL CHAMBERS.
Councilman Baljo seconded the
motion.
VOTE:Unanimous
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The motion carried.
SPECIAL EXECUTIVE SESSION
)Councilwoman Taylor MOVED THAT A
SPECIAL EXECUTIVE SESSION BE HELD ON SEPTEMBER 9,1985,AT 7:30 P.M.,IN THE
CITY HALL CONFERENCE ROOM,FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONTRACT NEGOTIATIONS.
motion.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
Councilman Baljo seconded the
EXECUTIVE SESSION,WORK SESSION
SEPTEMBER 16,1985
EXECUTIVE SESSION,WORK SESSION,
SEPTEMBER 17,1985
)Councilwoman Taylor MOVED THAT AN
EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 6:00 P.M.AND A WORK SESSION BE HELD AT 7:00 P.M.,ON
SEPTEMBER 16,1985,IN THE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS;
AND THAT AN EXECUTIVE SESSION AND A WORK SESSION BE HELD AT 6:00 P.M.,ON
SEPTEMBER 17,1985,IN THE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS.
Councilman Baljo seconded the
motion.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
CALL TO THE PUBLIC
None.
INFORMATION AND REPORTS
(COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS)
None.
REQUESTS OF COUNCIL
None.
ADJOURNMENT
)There being no further business,
Mayor Hill adjourned the meeting at 11:15 p.m.
*Consent Agenda Items are as follows:
1.Acceptance of Regular Meeting Agenda
2.Acceptance of Minutes from the Regular Meeting of August 20,1985
ACCEPTED THIS 1ST DAY Of OCTOBER ,1985,BY THE MAYOR
AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA.
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I
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Od;o6w -3-rel.
Norman S.Hill
Mayor
ATTEST:
Kathleen Connelly
City Clerk
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