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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1987-04-21 City Council Regular Minutes CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING APRIL 21, 1987 The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Apache Junction, Arizona, was held on April 21, 1987, 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 Taylor gave the Invocation. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Councilman Burgess led the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL Councilmen Present: Councilman Burgess Councilman Eidson Councilman Baljo Councilwoman Gardner Councilwoman Taylor Vice Mayor Bakkedahl Mayor Hill ".. Staff Present: City Manager Bill R. Da Vee City Clerk Kathleen Connelly Controller Keith Lewis City Attorney David Alexander Deputy City Clerk Lori Clark Director of Community Services Jeff Bell Director of Public Safety Bill McDaniel Director of Planning Chuck Newcomer Director of Public Works Rich Broman Economic Development Specialist John Schoeph Assistant Planner Doug Williams Others Present: Mr. Don Witson 6300 S. Highway 60 Apache Junction, Arizona Ms Ilene Mugley 2175 W. Southern Avenue Apache Junction, Arizona Ms Beverly Witson 6300 S. Highway 60 Apache Junction, Arizona Ms Evral McDaniel 1065 N. San Marcos Apache Junction, Arizona Mr. Gil Verley 620 S. Palo Verde Apache Junction, Arizona REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL APRIL 21, 1987 PAGE 1 Mr. Frank Brandt Mr. Andy Grenya Ms Midge Conway 902 S. Ocotillo Apache Junction, Arizona Mr. Tom Damiano 822 E. Kachina Apache Junction, Arizona Ms Jean Perkins 616 N. Cactus Apache Junction, Arizona Ms Ruth Abbott 4655 N. Winchester Apache Junction, Arizona ACCEPTANCE OF CONSENT AGENDA ) Councilman Eidson MOVED THAT CONSENT AGENDA ITEM NOS. 1 AND 2 BE ACCEPTED AS PRESENTED. Vice Mayor Bakkedahl seconded the motion. VOTE: Unanimous The motion carried. Introduction of Distinguished Visitors and Guests ami Mayor Hill acknowledged the presence of Sandie Smith, former Chamber of Commerce President, and the new President, Ruth Abbott, Fire Chief Jim Geil , former Mayor Virginia Seeman, former and newly elected councilmember Tom Damiano, newly elected councilmember Jean Perkins, and Planning and Zoning Commissioner Paul Connolly. AWARDS, PRESENTATIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS None. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT City Manager Bill R. Da Vee reported on the Community Leadership Tax Forum that was held on April 16th; the ADOT Five-Year Construction Plan public hearing which he attended in Phoenix, along with the Mayor; and reported on the progress of the Handicapped Center. Mr. Da Vee also stated that the Arizona City Management Association will hold an Executive Luncheon at Gold Canyon Ranch and invited the Council to attend. CALL TO THE PUBLIC Mr. Don Witson, 6300 S. Highway 60, Apache Junction, addressed the Council outlining the purpose of the Gerontology Foundation, and requested funding from the City. Ms Ilene Mugley, 2175 W. Southern Avenue, Apache Junction, spoke in favor of the Foundation, as a participant in the program. Ms Beverly Woodson, 6300 S. Highway 60, Apache Junction, addressed the Council in favor of the Gerontology Foundation, explaining the benefits of the program, and requested the remainder of funding from the City. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL APRIL 21, 1987 PAGE 2 Ms Evral McDaniel , 1065 N. San Marcos, Apache Junction, as a volunteer member of the Foundation, spoke in favor of the program and pleaded for further funding. Mr. Gil Verley, 620 S. Palo Verde, Apache Junction, addressed the issue of the Sign Code, stating that the proposed Sign Code is inappropriate and suggested appointing a panel of business people to make recommendations on amendments to it. Mr. Frank Brandt informed the Council that the Tax Forum was not in vain, and updated the Council on the efforts of the group. Mr. Andy Grenya, addressed the Council complaining of the zoning and building regulations of the City, and stated that the Mayor had nothing to do with the gravelling of his road, but that it was a staff decision. PUBLIC HEARINGS APPLICATION FOR PERSON TRANSFER OF A SERIES 9 LIQUOR LICENSE, SUPER X DRUGS ) ) City Attorney David Alexander stated that the attorney representing this application could not be present at this public hearing. City Clerk Kathleen Connelly explained that this person transfer is due to change in the corporate structure. Mayor Hill asked if there was anyone who wished to speak in favor of or in opposition to the application. There being no one wishing to address the Council , Mayor Hill closed the hearing to the public. Councilman Burgess MOVED THAT THE APPLICATION FOR A PERSON TRANSFER OF A SERIES 9 LIQUOR LICENSE, SUBMITTED BY SUPER X DRUGS, BE RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL TO THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF LIQUOR LICENSES AND CONTROL. Councilman Baljo seconded the motion. VOTE: Unanimous The motion carried. PROPOSED RESOLUTION NO. 87-16, DECLARING FLOODPLAIN MANAGEMENT ORDINANCE PUBLIC RECORD, AND PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO.569, ADPTING FLOODPLAIN MANAGEMENT ORDINANCE (With the Emergency Clause) ) ) Deputy Building Official Sandy Whitten explained that this ordinance is readopting the Floodplain Management Ordinance, and is in compliance with the Arizona Revised Statutes and all revisions to the National Flood Insurance Program through October 1, 1986, and that Resolution No. 87-16 declared this a public record. Mayor Hill asked if there was anyone who wished to speak in favor of or in opposition to the item. There being no one wishing to address the Council , Mayor Hill closed the hearing to the public. Vice Mayor Bakkedahl MOVED THAT RESOLUTION NO. 87-16, A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA, DECLARING AS A PUBLIC RECORD THAT CERTAIN DOCUMENT FILED WITH THE CITY CLERK AND ENTITLED FLOODPLAIN MANAGEMENT ORDINANCE WHICH, IF REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL APRIL 21, 1987 PAGE 3 ENACTED BY SAID CITY COUNCIL, WILL BE ADDED TO VOLUME II, LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE AS CHAPTER 5 OF THE CITY CODE OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA, BE APPROVED AND ADOPTED. AND THAT ORDINANCE NO. 569, BE READ BY TITLE ONLY WITH THE EMERGENCY CLAUSE, AND THE READING OF THE ENTIRE ORDINANCE BE WAIVED. Councilwoman Gardner seconded the motion. VOTE: Unanimous The motion carried. City Clerk Kathleen Connelly read as follows: ORDINANCE NO. 569, AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA, REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 158 AND ORDINANCE NO. 294, ADDING CHAPTER 5 TO VOLUME II OF THE LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION PERTAINING TO FLOODPLAIN MANAGEMENT, ADOPTING BY REFERENCE, PROVIDING FOR REPEAL OF CONFLICTING; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR PENALTIES AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Vice Mayor Bakkedahl MOVED THAT ORDINANCE NO. 569, AS READ BY THE CITY CLERK, BE APPROVED AND ADOPTED. Councilman Baljo seconded the motion. VOTE: Unanimous The motion carried. PZ-43-86, SIGN CODE REVISIONS (Postponed from January 6, 1987) ) ) Assistant Planner Doug Williams briefed the Council on some of the possible amendments to the Sign Code, including recommendations made by the Planning and Zoning Commission, and any items that the Council wishes to amend will be returned in ordinance form at the Council meeting of June 2, 1987. Councilman Eidson asked that the citizens wishing to comment be allowed to speak. Mr. Tom Damiano, 822 E. Kachina, Apache Junction, stated that many businesses will not come to Apache Junction due to the present Sign Ordinance, and suggested forming a committee of businessmen and private citizens to review this Ordinance. Ms Midge Conway, 902 S. Ocotillo, Apache Junction, reminded the Council that this item has been discussed many times by the Planning and Zoning Commission and the City Council , with public input. Ms Jean Perkins, 616 N. Cactus, Apache Junction, stated that the signs should not be unsightly, but that our concern should be to beautify the City. Ms Ruth Abbott, 4655 N. Winchester, Apache Junction, President of the Chamber of Commerce, stated that the Chamber has formed a Task Force to review the sign regulations and would be happy to make a recommendation to the City Council . Mr. Gil Verley stated that when entering a town, the signs are what gives directions, and disagreed with Ms Conway's statement that she does not believe in signs anywhere. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL APRIL 21, 1987 PAGE 4 Ms Conway replied that she never said "no signs", but did say "pleasant signs". Mayor Hill asked if 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 Hill closed the hearing to the public. Councilman Eidson MOVED THAT PZ-43-86 BE RETURNED TO THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION, WHO WILL FORM A COMMITTEE TO MAKE A RECOMMENDATION, ALONG WITH THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE COMMITTEE, TO BE BROUGHT BACK TO THE CITY COUNCIL AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. Councilman Baljo seconded the motion. Councilman Baljo reiterated that it is necessary to make some changes to this ordinance. Councilman Eidson stated that the Sign Code should be more lenient than it is at present. Councilwoman Gardner reminded the citizens to attend any meetings on this issue. Councilman Baljo stated that he understood that this committee would be making a recommendation based on their study, not based on public comment. City Attorney David Alexander explained the purpose and powers of a committee, and suggested sending the matter back to the Planning and Zoning Commission and appointing this committee at the next City Council meeting, but the function of the Planning and Zoning Commission is to compile information and present that to the Council . Mr. Alexander also stated that a committee apointed by the City Council must be "... of residents of the City. Mayor Hill suggested that after the Chamber of Commerce Task Force has a meeting, they could submit a recommendation to the Planning and Zoning Commission. Councilman Eidson and Councilman Baljo withdrew the motion and second. Councilman Eidson MOVED THAT PZ-43-86 BE SENT BACK TO THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION FOR FURTHER STUDY. Councilwoman Gardner seconded the motion. VOTE: Unanimous The motion carried. OLD BUSINESS None. NEW BUSINESS AD-HOC COMMITTEE ON UNIFORM BUILDING CODE STUDY ) Councilman Eidson explained that this is a proposed ad-hoc committee comprised of representatives from the REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL APRIL 21, 1987 PAGE 5 various building trades who could meeting with the Building Official in order to review the Uniform Building Code to indentify areas where there may be dispute or flexibility. Councilman Eidson MOVED THAT AUTHORIZATION BE GIVEN TO THE CITY MANAGER TO PROCEED WITH THE ORGANIZATION OF AN AD-HOC COMMITTEE OF STAFF AND BUILDING TRADESMEN, AND TO SOLICIT APPLICANTS WITH THE FOLLOWING QUALIFICATIONS• PERSONS WITH A CITY BUSINESS LICENSE, IN OR OUT OF THE CITY. Mr. Alexander stated that if the Committee is to study only, the members would not have to be residents of the City, but if this Committe has any authority it would be necessary to select residents. Councilman Baljo stated that this committee should be made up of members representing different areas of expertise in the building trade. Mayor Hill suggested the City Manager making the choice of members . City Manager Bill Da Vee stated that this may result in coming up with requirements that are more palatable to the contractors, as well as still protecting the citizens. Councilman Baljo seconded the motion. VOTE: Unanimous The motion carried. '.., Mayor Hill recessed the meeting. Mayor Hill recovened the meeting. STUDY ON PROVIDING TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM FOR THE ELEDERLY ) ) Councilman Eidson proposed that staff proceed with a study on providing transportation system for the elderly. Mr. Da Vee stated that there are currently, through the State, Section 18 transportation grants which provide funding for capital purchases of vans, mini -buses, etc., and that particular grant authorizes the City to sponsor a service organization such as the Red Cross, to get these grants. Mr. Da Vee suggested that the Council consider this option. Mr. Tom Damiano, 822 E. Kachina, Apache Junction, strongly urged the Council to proceed with this study and transportation system for the elderly. Ms Jean Perkins, 616 N. Cactus, Apache Junction, thanked the Council for considering this issue, and stated that upon checking into the Geronotology Screening, she was told that only winter Am Ilk visitors are being screening at this time. Councilman Eidson MOVED THAT THE CITY MANAGER BE AUTHORIZED TO PROCEED WITH THE STUDY OF PROVIDING A TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM TO SERVICE THE ELDERLY WITH THE FOLLOWING CRITERIA: (ESTABLISHMENT OF A SYSTEM WITHIN THE CITY STRUCTURE OR CITY FUNDING AND ASSISTANCE FOR ANOTHER AGENCY WILLING TO PROVIDE THE NECESSARY SERVICES). REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL APRIL 21, 1987 PAGE 6 I FURTHER MOVE THAT THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL SUPPORT THE SUPERSTITION MENTAL HEALTH CENTER IN THE APPLICATION FOR URBAN MASS TRANSIT GRANT FUNDS FOR ELDERLY AND/OR HANDICAPPED TRANSPORTATION SERVICES. Councilwoman Taylor seconded the motion. VOTE: Unanimous The motion carried. AWARD OF BID FOR HELIPAD LIGHTING, PW-87-03 ) ) Director of Public Works Rich Broman explained that the bid included electrical and lights, with additional lights as alternate bids, and recommended that the bid be awarded to Rural Electric, in the amount of $4,505.50. Councilwoman Gardner MOVED THAT THE BID FOR HELIPAD LIGHTING, PW-87-03, BE AWARDED FOR OPTION E TO RURAL ELECTRIC, IN THE AMOUNT OF $4,505.50. Councilwoman Taylor seconded the motion. VOTE: Unanimous The motion carried. AUTHORIZATION TO EXPEND FUNDS FOR MERIDIAN/BROADWAY INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENT) Mr. Broman stated that the City Council had entered into an intergovernmental agreement with Maricopa County to share the costs of the improvements of Meridian and Broadway, and that now a revised cost estimate is $152,000, and requested authorization to expend funds for those improvements. Councilwoman Gardner MOVED THAT THE CITY MANAGER BE AUTHORIZED TO EXPEND FUNDS FOR STREET IMPROVEMENTS TO THE INTERSECTION OF BROADWAY AND MERIDIAN ROADS, NOT TO EXCEED $160,000 WHICH PROVIDES FOR A 5% CONTINGENCY OVER THE CONSTRUCTION COST ESTIMATE. Councilwoman Taylor seconded the motion. VOTE: Unanimous The motion carried. EXECUTIVE SESSION, WORK SESSION, MAY 4, 1987 EXECUTIVE SESSION, WORK SESSION, MAY 5, 1987 ) ) Vice Mayor Bakkedahl MOVED THAT AN EXECUTIVE SESSION BE HELD AT 6:00 P.M. , AND A WORK SESSION AT 7:00 P.M. , ON MAY 4, 1987, IN THE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS; AND THAT AN EXECUTIVE SESSION AND A WORK SESSION BE HELD AT 6:00 P.M. , ON MAY 5, 1987, IN THE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS. Councilman Eidson amended the motion THAT A SPECIAL MEETING BE HELD ON APRIL 23, 1987, AT 6:00 P.M. , IN THE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL APRIL 21, 1987 PAGE 7 Councilman Baljo seconded the motion. VOTE: Unanimous The motion carried. INFORMATION REPORTS (COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS) AIMMI Councilman Baljo reported on the Casa Grande City Council meeting attended by Frank Brandt and himself, in regards to the Pinal County property taxes. REQUESTS OF COUNCIL None. ADJOURNMENT ) ) There being no further business, Mayor Hill adjourned the meeting at 9:25 p.m. *Consent Agenda Items are as follows: *1. Acceptance of Regular Meeting Agenda *2. Acceptance of Minutes from the Regular Meeting of April 7, 1987 ACCEPTED THIS 5TH DAY OF MAY , 1987, BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA. 3701P974101Mr /46e/( NORMAN S. HILL Mayor ATTEST: KATHLEEN CONNELLY City Clerk REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL APRIL 21, 1987 PAGE 8