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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1985-11-05 City Council Regular MinutesCITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING NOVEMBER 5,1985 The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Apache Junction, Arizona,was held on November 5,1985,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 7:00 p.m. INVOCATION Councilwoman. Gardner 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,Councilwoman Taylor,Councilman Jimenez, Vice Mayor Bakkedahl,Mayor Hill City Manager Michael J.McNulty City Clerk Kathleen Connelly Deputy City Clerk Lori Clark Controller Keith Lewis Director of Public Safety Bill McDaniel City Attorney David Alexander Director of Planning Chuck Newcomer Superintendent of Community Services Jeff Bell Economic Development Specialist John Schoeph Ms Grace R.Wilson 1428 E.Junction Drive Apache Junction,AZ 85220 Mr.A.E.Sullivan , 438 N.Saguaro Dr. Apache Junction,AZ 85220 Mr.James Davison 5814 N.Miller Rd. Scottsdale,AZ Ms Charlotte Calahan 1980 W.Shiprock Apache Junction,AZ 85220 Mr.Lionel Wilson 2900 W.Superstition Blvd. Apache Junction,AZ 85220 Mr.John Mackinrow BRW Mr.John Allanson Executive Director A.J.Area Community Foundation 5972 E.Roundup Apache Junction,AZ 85220 Mr.Rene LeSieutre,President A.J.Area Community Foundation Mr.Jon C.Hinz 5550 E.Superstition Blvd. Apache Junction,AZ 85220 Mr.John Granillo,Jr. 400 W.23rd Avenue Apache Junction,AZ 85220 Mr.Mike Gancalo Five Star Ford ACCEPTANCE OF CONSENT AGENDA )Councilwoman Gardner MOVED THAT CONSENT AGENDA ITEM NOS.1 AND 2 BE ACCEPTED AS PRESENTED. Councilman Jimenez seconded the motion. Introduction of Distinguished Visitors and Guests None. AWARDS,PRESENTATIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS City Clerk Kathleen Connelly told how Scott Stuart had saved a young friend from drowning. Mayor Hill presented Scott with a certificate of appreciation and a City key chain for his heroic efforts. Mayor Hill presented a Proclamation to Superintendent of Community Services,Jeff Bell,declaring November 16,1985,as "Welcome Winter Visitors Day".Mr.Bell read the Proclamation. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT City Manager Michael J.McNulty reported that Maricopa County is planning improvements in road systems,specifically Broadway Road as i t enters Apache Junction,and intends to extend Southern Avenue from Ellsworth to Meridian in 1987,and Baseline Road from Ellsworth to Meridian in 1988. Mr.McNulty also showed a video tape on the progress of the Library. PUBLIC HEARINGS PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO.400, PZ-36-85,LAND SPLIT )Director of Planning Chuck Newcomer requested that the Council postponed this ordinance until November 19,1985, as the Planning and Zoning Commission has not yet made a recommendation. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL NOVEMBER 5,1985 PAGE 2 OF 17 Councilwoman Gardner MOVED THAT ORDINANCE NO.400,BE POSTPONED UNTIL THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF NOVEMBER 19,1985. motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO.433, PZ-57-85,WILSON AND KLEBE public. Councilman Baljo seconded the )Mayor Hill opened the hearing to the Mr.Newcomer briefed the Council on the request for rezoning from GR General Rural to CR-2 (MH)Single Family Residence Zone of three parcels combined to 3 3/4 acres,located on the northwest corner of the intersection of East Junction Drive and North Tomahawk Road currently developed with a mobile home on each parcel. Ms Grace R.Wilson,1428 E.Junction Drive,Apache Junction,requested approval of the application. Mayor Hill asked i f there was anyone who wished to speak in favor of or in opposition to the request.There being no one wishing to address the Council,Mayor Hill called upon the Director of Planning for recommendations. Mr.Newcomer stated that staff has no objections and that the Planning and Zoning Commission recommends approval with stipulations of dedication of rights -of -way for roadway purposes. Mayor Hill closed the hearing to the public. Councilman Baljo MOVED THAT ORDINANCE NO.433,BE READ BY TITLE ONLY 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.433,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-57-85 FROM GR GENERAL RURAL TO CR-2 (MH) SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE ZONE;REPEALING ANY CONFLICTING PROVISIONS;AND PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY. Councilman Baljo MOVED THAT ORDINANCE NO.433,AS READ BY THE CITY CLERK BE APPROVED AND ADOPTED. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL NOVEMBER 5,1985 PAGE 3 OF 17 motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO.434, PZ-58-85,ARMSTRONG public. Councilwoman Taylor seconded the Mayor Hill opened the hearing to the Mr.Newcomer stated that this is an application for rezoning from GR General Rural to CR-1 (MH)Single Family Residence Zone of a 1.25 acre parcel,located on the west side of Tomahawk Road approximately 500 feet north of intersection of Tomahawk and Junction Drive. Ms Grace Wilson,1428 E.Junction, Apache Junction,representing the applicant,requested approval of the rezoning. 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 recommends approval and that the Planning and Zoning Commission also recommends approval to the City Council as this request is consistent with General Plan designation for the site. Mayor Hill closed the hearing to the public. Councilwoman Taylor MOVED THAT ORDINANCE NO.434,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.434,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-58-85 FROM GR GENERAL RURAL TO C-1 (MH)SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE MOBILE HOME ZONE;REPEALING ANY CONFLICTING PROVISIONS;AND PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY. Councilwoman Gardner MOVED THAT ORDINANCE NO.434,AS READ BY THE CITY CLERK BE APPROVED AND ADOPTED. motion. VOTE:Unanimous REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL NOVEMBER 5,1985 PAGE 4 OF 17 Councilman Baljo seconded the The motion carried. PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO.439,PZ-59-85, SHERWOOD,POINDEXTER,ZAHNOW AND FIELDS) )Mayor Hill opened the hearing to the public. Mr.Newcomer briefed the Council on the request for rezoning of 3.75 acres of three combined parcels from GR General Rural to CR-3 (MH)Single Family Residence Zone,located at southeast corner of the intersection of Foothill Street and Cedar Drive. Mr.A.E.Sullivan,438 N.Saguaro, Apache Junction,representing the applicants,addressed the Council requesting approval of the application. 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 has no objections and that the Planning and Zoning Commission recommend approval with stipulations including roadway dedications. Mayor Hill closed the hearing to the public. Councilwoman Taylor MOVED THAT ORDINANCE NO.439,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.439,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-59-85 FROM GR GENERAL RURAL TO CR-3 (MH) SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE MOBILE HOME ZONE;REPEALING ANY CONFLICTING PROVISIONS;AND PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY. Councilwoman Taylor MOVED THAT ORDINANCE NO.439,AS READ BY THE CITY CLERK BE APPROVED AND ADOPTED. Councilman Baljo seconded the motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO.440, PZ-61-85,WILLIAMS Mayor Hill opened the hearing to the public. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL NOVEMBER 5,1985 PAGE 5 OF 17 Mr.Newcomer briefed the Council on the request for rezoning of a 2.5 acre parcel from Gr General Rural to C-4 Heavy Commercial,located approximately 250 feet north of East Highway 60 on the east side of the Vista Road alignment in Section 27,with the current land use is a auto salvage yard which is nonconforming,and showed a video tape of the site. Mr.Mike Kovacs,representing the applicants,stated that the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended that the request be changed from C-4 to C-3 and the applicants have agreed to this recommendation,and according to the escrow contract the wrecking yard owner has six months to remove the inventory from the lot,and in the future the owner has plans for a shopping center in that area. Mayor Hill asked i f there was anyone who wished to speak in favor of or in opposition to the request for 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 recommends rezoning to C-3 rather than the heavier C-4,and that the Planning and Zoning Commission also recommends this and additionally that the present auto junk yard be cleared within a 12 month period of time,and that this last stipulation is included in the ordinance. Mayor Hill closed the hearing to the public. Councilman Eidson MOVED THAT ORDINANCE NO.440,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.440,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-61-85 FROM GR GENERAL RURAL TO C-4 HEAVY COMMERCIAL;REPEALING ANY CONFLICTING PROVISIONS;AND PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY. Councilman Baljo MOVED THAT ORDINANCE NO.440 AS READ BY THE CITY CLERK,BE APPROVED AND ADOPTED WITH THE FOLLOWING AMENDMENTS: 1.THAT C-4 BE CHANGED TO C-3 2.THE STIPULATION THAT THE AUTO JUNK YARD BE REMOVED WITHIN A 12 MONTH PERIOD,BE DELETED FROM THE ORDINANCE. Councilman Eidson seconded the motion. Councilman Baljo expressed his feeling that this junk yard is grandfathered and the Council cannot require removal of the inventory. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL NOVEMBER 5,1985 PAGE 6 OF 17 Councilman Jimenez stated that as staff and the Planning and Zoning Commission are recommending the removal of the yard,Council should include this as a requirement. Mayor Hill asked the City Attorney i f the Council had the right to stipulate removal of this business. City Attorney David Alexander explained that the applicant is requesting a rezoning and that a conditional zoning may be passed which includes restrictions or requirements,especially since the present use is nonconforming. Mr.Newcomer stated that the removal of the junk yard is a contingency of the sale contract and this is partially the basis for the stipulation in the ordinance and that the applicant did not question this stipulation. Councilman Jimenez stated that he wished to ask further questions of the applicant. Mayor Hill reopened the hearing with the consent of the Council. Mr.Kovacs explained that this stipulation has nothing to do with the rezoning,but is a contractual agreement between the buyer and the seller and that i t is an eye -sore,and expressed his feeling that the Council should not be involved with this stipulation. Councilman Jimenez agreed that this stipulation should not be a concern of the City. public. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO.442, PZ-60,85,DAVISON AND CHARLES public. Mayor Hill closed the hearing to the )Mayor Hill opened the hearing to the Mr.Newcomer stated that this is an application for rezoning of four parcels totalling 6.25 gross acres,located on the northeast corner of the intersection of North Delaware and West Roundup Street of Section 18,from GR General Rural to TH Trailer Homesite Zone and that the northerly 2.25 acre parcel is developed as a portion of Mountain View Mobile Ranch which is a nonconforming use 1and the 1.25 parcel is developed with a mobile home and the east 1.25 parcel is vacant,but does contain travel trailer spaces on the western side,all of which were never approved by the City,and i f this rezoning is granted i t would permit an expansion of the existing Mountain View Mobile Ranch and would bring into conformity the nonconforming travel trailer spaces,and showed a video tape of the site. Mr.James Davison,5814 N.Miller Rd.,Scottsdale,asked that this request be approved to enable the applicants to complete the mobile home park. Mayor Hill asked i f there was anyone who wished to speak in favor of or in opposition to the rezoning. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL NOVEMBER 5,1985 PAGE 7 OF 17 Ms Charlotte Calahan,1980 W. Shiprock,Apache Junction,representing those signing the protest petitions, explained that some of the reasons for opposition are the waterf low restrictions,and questioned giving the applicant a TH zoning simply because there are illegal trailer lots on the property presently,with the feeling that trailers are not compatible with the neighborhood. Mr.Newcomer stated that staff recommends approval of the request with the exception of the east 1.25 parcel,which is surrounded by single residences,and that the Planning and Zoning Commission also recommended approval with the exclusion of the 1.25 acre parcel to the east with stipulations of dedication of roadways and cutoff. Mr.Davison outlined some proposals for solving the waterflow problems. Mr.McNulty explained the requirements of the Floodplain ordinance and how i t would affect this particular situation. Councilwoman Gardner asked i f these trailer spaces are grandfathered. City Attorney Alexander replied that the affect of applying for the rezoning may be that the applicant has turned himself in,and that i t will have to be determined when the spaces were created. Mr.McNulty stated that grandfathering takes place prior to March 1985. Councilwoman Taylor suggested that this rezoning may improve the present situation on the property. Mayor Hill closed the hearing to the public. Councilman Baljo MOVED THAT ORDINANCE NO.422,BE READ BY TITLE ONLY AND THE READING OF THE ENTIRE ORDINANCE BE WAIVED. Councilman Jimenez seconded the motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. City Clerk Kathleen Connelly read as follows: ORDINANCE NO.442,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-60-85 FROM GR GENERAL RURAL TO TH TRAILER HOMESITE ZONE;REPEALING ANY CONFLICTING PROVISIONS;AND PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY. Councilman Jimenez MOVED THAT ORDINANCE NO.442,AS READ BY THE CITY CLERK,BE APPROVED AND ADOPTED WITH THE FOLLOWING AMENDMENTS:THAT THE EAST PORTION OF THE APPLICATION BE DELETED,WHICH IS THE AREA TO THE EAST OF THE EXISTING PARK. The motion was dropped due to lack of a second. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL NOVEMBER 5,1985 PAGE 8 OF 17 Councilman Baljo MOVED THAT ORDINANCE NO.442 AS READ BY THE CITY CLERK,BE APPROVED AND ADOPTED. Councilwoman Taylor seconded the motion. VOTE:In Favor:Councilman Eidson,Councilwoman Taylor,Councilman Baljo, Mayor Hill Opposed:Councilman Jimenez,Councilwoman Gardner, Vice Mayor Bakkedahl The motion failed (three-quarter vote required for approval). PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO.441,YARD SALES (With Emergency Clause) public. )Mayor Hill opened the hearing to the Ms Connelly explained that this ordinance is an amendment to the City Code regarding yard sales,which clarifies a previously adopted ordinance establishing specific time limits, requiring that yard sales are limited to no more than four times a year to a maximum of four days per occasion. 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.441,BE READ BY TITLE ONLY WITH THE EMERGENCY CLAUSE AND THE READING OF THE ENTIRE ORDINANCE BE WAIVED. Vice Mayor Bakkedahl seconded the motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. City Clerk Kathleen Connelly read as follows: ORDINANCE NO.441,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 AMENDING ARTICLE 8-7 YARD SALES;REPEALING ANY CONFLICTING PROVISIONS;PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY;AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Councilman Eidson MOVED THAT ORDINANCE NO.441 AS READ BY THE CITY CLERK,BE APPROVED AND ADOPTED. Councilman Baljo seconded the motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL NOVEMBER 5,1985 PAGE 9 OF 17 PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO.446, YOUTH ADVISORY BOARD (With the Emergency Clause) public. )Mayor Hill opened the hearing to the Jeff Bell,Superintendent of Community Services,explained that this ordinance amends the previously adopted ordinance which created the Youth Advisory Board,and establishes membership,appointments and length of terms. Councilwoman Taylor suggested staggering terms. 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 Gardner MOVED THAT ORDINANCE NO.446,BE READ BY TITLE ONLY WITH THE EMERGENCY CLAUSE AND THE READING OF THE ENTIRE ORDINANCE BE WAIVED. Councilman Jimenez seconded the motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. City Clerk Kathleen Connelly read as follows: ORDINANCE NO.446,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,ARTICLE 2-14 YOUTH ADVISORY BOARD;REPEALING ANY CONFLICTING PROVISIONS;PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY;AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Councilwoman Gardner MOVED THAT ORDINANCE NO.446 AS READ BY THE CITY CLERK,BE APPROVED AND ADOPTED. Councilman Baljo seconded the motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO.447,AMENDMENT TO THE CLASSIFICATION PLAN )Mayor Hill opened the hearing to the public. City Manager/Personnel Director Michael McNulty explained that i t becomes necessary to reclassify a position due to changes in duties,and recommended that the Secretary III postion in the City Clerk's office be deleted and the position of Administrative Assistant be established at a Range 17. Mayor Hill asked if 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. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL NOVEMBER 5,1985 PAGE 10 OF 17 Vice Mayor Bakkedahl MOVED THAT ORDINANCE NO.447,BE READ BY TITLE ONLY AND THE READING OF THE ENTIRE ORDINANCE BE WAIVED. Councilman Jimenez seconded the motion. Councilwoman Taylor asked if this postion would be exempt from overtime. Mr.McNulty stated that per Fair Labor Standards guidelines,this position would become exempt from overtime. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. City Clerk Kathleen Connelly read as follows: ORDINANCE NO.447,AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA,AMENDING THE CLASSIFICATION PLAN FOR THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA;REPEALING ANY CONFLICTING PROVISIONS;AND PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY. Councilman Jimenez MOVED THAT ORDINANCE NO.447,AS READ BY THE CITY CLERK BE APPROVED AND ADOPTED. motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. APPLICATION FOR SMALL -GAME BINGO. LICENSE,SILVERADO:ESTATES public. Councilman Baljo seconded the )Mayor Hill opened the hearing to the Mr.Lionel Wilson,2900 W. Superstition Blvd.,Apache Junction,representing the applicant for the Small Game Bingo License and a resident of Silverado Estates,requested approval of the application. Mayor Hill asked i f there was anyone who wished speak on this application.There being no one wishing to address the Council,Mayor Hill closed the hearing to the public. Councilman Baljo MOVED THAT THE APPLICATION FOR A SMALL GAME BINGO LICENSE,SUBMITTED BY MR.HAROLD TIBBS, AGENT FOR SILVERADO ESTATES,BE RECOMMENDED TO THE ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE,BINGO LICENSING AUTHORITY FOR APPROVAL. motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. OLD BUSINESS REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL NOVEMBER 5,1985 PAGE 11 OF 17 Councilwoman Taylor seconded the SELECTION OF CONSULTANT FOR PREPARATION OF LAND USE ELEMENT,COMMUNITY DESIGN ELEMENT AND APACHE JUNCTION GENERAL PLAN) )Director of Planning Chuck Newcomer stated that staff interviewed each of the four consultants that had submitted bids for this project and the consensus was to recommend that BRW be selected,and further,that the City Manager be authorized to negotiate with the consultant to work out a contract and to execute the contract. Councilman Jimenez stated that the Council is looking forward to working with this firm and hoped that there would be a workable plan. Mr.John Mackinrow,a representative from BRW,addressed the Council regarding the proposal. Councilman Eidson wished to know why staff recommended the high bidder. Mr.Newcomer explained that this bid included printing,so actually the base bid is in the $35,000.00 bracket. Mr.McNulty explained that ability and experience are more important on this particular bid than the amount. Councilman Baljo expressed his opinion that i t is unnecessary to spend this money when this could be done by staff. Councilman Eidson asked i f this was done before. Mr.Newcomer replied that Four Corners Regional Commission grant had enabled studies to be done on Water, Sewer,City Hall Complex,and Population and that they were done with staff also. Councilwoman Taylor MOVED THAT BRW BE SELECTED AS THE PLANNING CONSULTANT TO PREPARE A LAND USE ELEMENT,A COMMUNITY DESIGN ELEMENT AND RELATED ORDINANCES FOR THE APACHE JUNCTION GENERAL PLAN;AND THAT THE CITY MANAGER BE AUTHORIZED TO ENTER INTO NEGOTIATIONS WITH THE CONSULTANT TO WORK OUT A CONTRACT AND TO EXECUTE THE CONTRACT ON BEHALF OF THE CITY. Vice Mayor Bakkedahl seconded the motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. NEW BUSINESS REQUEST FOR USE OF BLM LANDS FOR HUMAN SERVICES COMPLEX )Councilman Jimenez stated that Mike Aemmer and John Allanson had approached him with the possibility of the City donating land for the purpose of a Human Services Complex and i t was determined that the 10 acre parcel of BLM land was the most desireable site. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL NOVEMBER 5,1985. PAGE 12 OF 17 Mr.John Allanson,Executive Director of Apache Junction Area Community Foundation,5972 E.Roundup, Apache Junction,addressed the specific objections to the use of the BLM land for this purpose,that were listed on the protest petitions,and requested approval of this request. Councilman Eidson suggested an explanation to the citizens protesting this request. Mr.Allanson stated that an effort was made to contact these residents. Councilman Baljo suggested finding some other property for this Complex. Mr.Allanson replied that this property would be ideal due to the buffering of a park,and that an alternative has not presented itself. Mr.Rene LeSieutre,President of the Apache Junction Area Community Foundation,addressed the Council with the Foundation's position on this proposal and requested support and approval by the City Council. Mr.Jon C.Hinz,5550 E. Superstition,Apache Junction,requested approval of the request for placement of the proposed Human Services Complex on the 10 acres of BLM land. Mr.Mike Aemmer,Executive Director of Epicenter,2066 W.Apache Trail,Apache Junction,addressed the Council requesting approval of the proposal. Councilman Eidson asked if this request could be postponed to give the Foundation an opportunity to look into other land alternatives. Mr.Allanson stated that i t is necessary to begin the grant proposal process,which without a land committment,is not possible. Mr.John Granillo,Jr.,400 W.23rd Avenue,Apache Junction,addressed the Council in favor of the proposal. Councilwoman Ilene Taylor stepped down from the Council and spoke in opposition to the request,outlining specific reasons. Councilman Jimenez MOVED THAT THE REQUEST FROM THE APACHE JUNCTION AREA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION AN EPICENTER FAMILY SERVICES FOR THE DONATION OF 10 ACRES OF BLM LAND FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF A HUMAN SERVICES COMPLEX BE APPROVED. Councilwoman Gardner seconded the motion. Councilman Baljo stated that he is not in objection to the Human Services Complex,but there is a concern with this location. Councilman Jimenez expressed the need for services such as this,and would be beneficial to the community. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL NOVEMBER 5,1985 PAGE 13 OF 17 Councilman Eidson asked i f Mr.Granillo,as Chairman of the Parks and Recreation Commission,could explain the Commission's recommendation of denial. Mr.Granillo stated that the Parks and Recreation Commission wished to utilize the land as a park only. i f BLM would permit this use of the land Councilwoman Gardner wished to know • Mr.Granillo stated that BLM has indicated that they will abide by the City Council decision. VOTE:In Favor:Councilwoman Gardner,Councilman Jimenez,Mayor Hill, Vice Mayor Bakkedahl Opposed:Councilwoman Taylor,Councilman Baljo,Councilman Eidson The motion carried. Mayor Hill stated that as i t is necessary for the Director of Public Safety to leave the proceedings,Item No.16 will be moved ahead of Item No.15. Councilman Eidson MOVED THAT THE MEETING CONTINUE PAST 10:28 P.M.,UNTIL ALL BUSINESS IS COMPLETED. Councilwoman Gardner seconded the motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. AWARD OF BID FOR POLICE VEHICLES ) )Director of Public Safety Bill McDaniel stated that one bid was submitted for two police vehicles from Five Star Ford,in the amount of $11,827.51 plus tax for Crown Victoria's,and recommended that this bid be accepted. Councilman Jimenez MOVED THAT THE BID FOR TWO POLICE VEHICLES BE AWARDED TO FIVE STAR FORD IN THE AMOUNT OF $11,827.51 PLUS TAX FOR EACH VEHICLE. Councilman Eidson seconded the motion. Councilman Eidson stated that this is a reasonable price for Crown Victoria's,but is a car of this high grade necessary. Mr.Mike Goncalo,representing Five Star Ford,explained that this car is the only one that includes the wheel base required in the bid specifications. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL NOVEMBER 5,1985 PAGE 14 OF 17 AWARD OF BID FOR CITY TRANSIT BUS ) )Superintendent of Community Services,Jeff Bell explained that due to extensive repairs necessary on the existing city transit bus,authorization was given to solicit bids for a used bus.Mr.Bell stated that one bid was received from Arizona Bus Sales in the amount of $6,148.00,and recommended approval of this bid. Councilman Eison asked i f there was a warranty on the bus. Mr.Bell stated that the purchase of the bus is "as is". Mr.McNulty stated that the price for repair of the existing bus was over $10,000.00. a warranty on the bus. the bus is "as is". Councilman Eidson stated that for that amount i f the dealer will not guarantee the bus,the City should not purchase it. Councilman Jimenez MOVED THAT THE AWARD OF BID FOR THE USED CITY TRANSIT BUS BE CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF NOVEMBER 19,1985,AND COUNCILMAN JIMENEZ AND COUNCILMAN EIDSON BE APPOINTED TO INVESTIGATE A WARRANTY. Councilman Baljo seconded the motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. RESIGNATION AND APPOINTMENT TO PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION ) )Vice Mayor Bakkedahl MOVED THAT THE RESIGNATION OF REDENA BILOTTI FROM THE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION BE ACCEPTED WITH REGRET; AND THAT PAUL MILLER BE APPOINTED TO THE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION, SAID TERM TO EXPIRE JUNE 30,1985. Councilman Jimenez seconded the motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. APPOINTMENTS TO THE MOBILE HOME HUD REQUIREMENT STUDY COMMITTEE )City Clerk Kathleen Connelly, explained that at the previous Council meeting,a committee was created to study the HUD standards for mobile home requirements.Ms Connelly stated that News Releases were published in all of the local newspapers and one Talent Bank application was received from Geraldine Gibbons. Councilman Jimenez MOVED THAT THE FOLLOWING PERSON BE APPOINTED TO THE MOBILE HOME HUD STANDARDS STUDY COMMITTEE:GERALDINE GIBBONS. Councilman Eidson seconded the motion. VOTE:Unanimous REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL NOVEMBER 5,1985 PAGE 15 OF 17 The motion carried. RELEASE OF RETAINAGE MONIES FOR ADMINISTRATION BUILDING )Mr.McNulty stated that J.Morvak Construction has completed the Administration Building and: recommended payment of retainage monies. Vice Mayor Bakkedahl MOVED THAT THE RETAINAGE MONIES FOR THE COMPLETION OF THE ADMINISTRATION BUILDING,IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,395.00,BE AUTHORIZED FOR RELEASE. Councilman Jimenez seconded the motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. PROPOSED RESOLUTION NO.85-47,ROAD ABANDONMENT POLICY,AND PROPOSED RESOLUTION NO.85-48,DIRT ROAD REALIGNMENT POLICY )Councilman Jimenez MOVED THAT RESOLUTION NO.85-47 AND RESOLUTION NO.85-48,BE POSTPONED UNTIL THE REGULAR MEETING OF NOVEMBER 19,1985. Councilman Baljo seconded the motion. VOTE:In Favor:Councilman Baljo,Councilman Eidson,Councilman Jimenez, Councilwoman Gardner,Vice Mayor Bakkedahl,Mayor Hill Opposed:Councilwoman Taylor The motion carried. EXECUTIVE SESSION,WORK SESSION, NOVEMBER 18,1985 EXECUTIVE SESSION,WORK SESSION, NOVEMBER 19,1985 )Councilman Baljo MOVED THAT AN EXECUTIVE SESSION BE HELD AT 6:00 P.M.AND A WORK SESSION AT 7:00 P.M.,ON NOVEMBER 18,1985,IN THE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS; AND THAT AN EXECUTIVE SESSION AND A WORK SESSION BE HELD AT 6:00 P.M.,ON NOVEMBER 19,1985,IN THE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS. Councilman Jimenez seconded the motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. CALL TO THE PUBLIC None. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL NOVEMBER 5,1985 PAGE 16,0F:17 INFORMATION AND REPORTS (COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS) Councilwoman Gardner reported on the Community Foundation. Mayor Hill informed the Council that Mr.Gil Verley has volunteered to be responsible for obtaining landscaping for the new library. REQUESTS OF COUNCIL None. ADJOURNMENT )There being •no further business, Mayor Hill adjourned: the meeting at 10:52 p.m. *Consent Agenda Items are as follows: *1.Acceptance of ,Regular Meeting Agenda *2.,Acceptance of Minutes fromAhe Regular Meeting of October 15,1985 ACCEPTED THIS 19THDAY.OF NOVEMBER.,1985,BY THE MAYOR ANDCITY,COUNCTEUF THE CITY OFWACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA. // Norman S.Hill Mayor ATTEST: / 7 /4 -Z7-44Z - J thlaan rnnnpllvKathleenConnelly City Clerk REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITYCOUNCIL NOVEMBER 5,1985 PAGE 17 OF 17