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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1987-05-05 City Council Regular Minutes CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MAY 5, 1987 The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Apache Junction, Arizona, was held on May 5, 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 Councilman Eidson gave the Invocation. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Councilman Burgess led the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL Councilmen Present: Councilman Burgess Councilwoman Gardner Councilman Eidson Vice Mayor Bakkedahl Mayor Hill Staff Present: City Manager Bill R. Da Vee City Clerk Kathleen Connelly City Attorney David Alexander Deputy City Clerk Lori Clark Controller Keith Lewis Director of Public Safety Bill McDaniel Director of Planning Chuck Newcomer Economic Development Specialist John Schoeph Director of Public Works Rich Broman Director of Community Services Jeff Bell Associate Planner/Deputy Director Jim Nakagawa Others Present: Ms Jennie Bennett 422 Rosal Apache Junction, Arizona Mr. Howard Miller 684 S. Hilton Apache Junction, Arizona Mr. Tom Damiano 822 E. Kachina Apache Junction, Arizona Mr. Bradley Homer 1307 E. Southern Apache Junction, Arizona Ms Ruth Abbott 3655 N. Winchester Apache Junction, Arizona ACCEPTANCE OF CONSENT AGENDA ) Vice Mayor Bakkedahl MOVED THAT CONSENT AGENDA ITEM NOS. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, AND 6, WHICH INCLUDES THE SELECTION OF DATE FOR CANVASS OF VOTES FOR THE MAY 19TH GENERAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON MAY REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL MAY 5, 1987 PAGE 1 26TH AT 6:00 P.M., AND SIX MONTH REVIEW OF THE SENIOR/COMMUNITY CENTER FACILITY USE POLICY, BE APPROVED AND ADOPTED AS PRESENTED. Introduction of Distinguished Visitors and Guests Mayor Hill introduced Chamber of Commerce President, Ruth Abbott, and Sandy Smith, newly elected Councilmember Tom Damiano, Council Candidate Ken Bluntschly, and newly elected Councilmember Jean Perkins. AWARDS, PRESENTATIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS Mayor Hill presented "Five-Year Service Awards" to the following employees: Ray Oberg, Marilyn Oberg, Elaine James, Lori Clark, Doug Dobson, Sheldon Hunt. CALL TO THE PUBLIC Ms Jennie Bennett, 422 Rosal , Apache Junction, addressed the Council in regards to lights in Sierra Entrada. Mr. Howard Miller, 684 S. Hilton, Apache Junction, requested that the zoning be changed in Section 22, and stated that 10% of the residents of Section 22 wished to have it zoned medium density. Mr. Tom Damiano, 822 E. Kachina, Apache Junction, addressed the Council in complaint of a abandoned vehicle. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT City Manager Bill R. Da Vee reported that staff budget requests have been reviewed and will be re-evaluated and prioritized, and also reports will made monthly by staff to the Council , with a quarterly work plan for Council comment . Mr. Da Vee also reported on an Arizona City Management Association Workshop on the subject of professional ethics, and that a staff and Council retreat is being planned with a possible date of May 22nd and 23rd, that the first check for the 2t sales tax has been received from Pinal County in excess of $65,000, and suggested a letter from the Mayor requesting advice on the method of distribution. PUBLIC HEARINGS PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO. 574, PZ-3-87, LAKE ) Director of Planning Chuck Newcomer briefed the Council on the request for rezoning from General Rural to General Commercial by Planned Development of two combined parcels of 52,669 square feet after roadway dedication, located at the southwest corner of Superstition Boulevard and Ironwood Drive, and stated that staff and the Planning and Zoning Commission both recommend approval of the application, with Planned Development provisions stipulated. Mr. Newcomer stated that there is a typo in the Ordinance which needs to be changed by amendment. Mr. Bradley Homer, 1307 E. Southern Avenue, Mesa, asked if there were any questions. Councilwoman Gardner asked about the driveway distance. Mr. Homer replied that the applicant will comply with the staff recommendation. Mayor Hill asked if there was anyone who wished to speak in favor of or in opposition to the application. There REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL MAY 5, 1987 PAGE 2 being no one wishing to address the Council , Mayor Hill closed the hearing to the public. Councilman Eidson MOVED THAT ORDINANCE NO. 574, BE READ BY TITLE ONLY 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. 574, 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-3-8& FROM GR GENERAL RURAL TO C-3/PD GENERAL COMMERCIAL BY PLANNED DEVELOPMENT: REPEALING ANY CONFLICTING PROVISIONS; AND PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY. Vice Mayor Bakkedahl MOVED THAT ORDINANCE NO. 574, AS READ BY THE CITY CLERK, BE APPROVED AND ADOPTED WITH THE FOLLOWING AMENDMENT: THAT SECTION I, NUMBER 4, "WEST" BE CHANGED TO "EAST" 17 FEET. Councilwoman Gardner seconded the motion. VOTE: Unanimous The motion carried. OLD BUSINESS None. NEW BUSINESS APPOINTMENTS TO YOUTH ADVISORY BOARD ) ) Director of Community Services Jeff Bell explained that the terms for the Youth Advisory Board expire May 30th, and that one talen bank application has been submitted for the adult vacancy, and that the School District has made recommendations for the youth members . Vice Mayor Bakkedahl MOVED THAT THE FOLLOWING PERSONS BE APPOINTED TO THE YOUTH ADVISORY BOARD: ADULT MEMBER: PAMELA SUE OLSEN TWELVE STUDENT MEMBERS: SHANNON WILLIAMS, RODNEY PRAY, EILLEEN LABASH, SOREN SAGGIO, JENNIFER WOOLFORD, JEFF FURROW, WENDIE MELCHER, MAX RAGSDALE, STEPHANIE CARTER, MARIE PUSCH, ANNETTE RAY, JASON MEM HUTCHENS. AND THAT THE FOLLOWING ADULT MEMBERS BE REAPPOINTED: MERIBETH BAKER, NATHANIEL DAGGS, SOPHIA GARGRAVE, BETTY HELOWICZ, RAMONA SLEESEMAN, B.J. SUTHERLAND, AND DEANENE WEBER. Councilwoman Gardner seconded the motion. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL MAY 5, 1987 PAGE 3 VOTE: Unanimous The motion carried. AUTHORIZATION TO PROCEED WITH SELECTION OF PUBLIC RELATIONS FIRM ) City Manager Bill Da Vee explained that authorization is required to begin negotiations for the public relations firm of Booth/Farnsworth Group to produce a proposal on the planned bond ..•. election for the acquisition of the water companies. Councilman Eidson MOVED THAT AUTHORIZATION BE GIVEN THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO NEGOTIATIONS WITH THE BOOTH/FARNSWORTH GROUP TO PRODUCE A PROPOSAL ON THE PLANNED BOND ELECTION. Vice Mayor Bakkedahl seconded the motion. VOTE: Unanimous The motion carried. LEASE EXTENSION FOR TELEPHONE SYSTEM ) ) City Clerk Kathleen Connelly stated that the city has reached the end of the four-year lease agreement with AT&T for the Horizon telephone system, and recommended approving a 48 month lease agreement as this would result in a discount, and also that upon checking with other communities, this company is the most satisfactory. Vice Mayor Bakkedahl asked if the City can add on to this system. Ms Connelly stated that there are seven lines available, but in two years we may wish to go to the next larger system. Councilwoman Gardner MOVED THAT THE LEASE AGREEMENT WITH THE AT&T FOR THE HORIZON SYSTEM BE EXTENDED FOR 48 MONTHS WITH THE OPTION OF UPGRADING THE SYSTEM AFTER 24 MONTHS WITH NO LEASE TERMINATION COSTS. I FURTHER MOVE THAT THE EXISTING EQUIPMENT BE LEASE AT THE COST OF $1,039 PER MONTH WITH A TOTAL PREPAYMENT FOR 48 MONTHS WITH ADDITIONS TO THE SYSTEM AS NECESSARY. Councilman Burgess seconded the motion. VOTE: Unanimous The motion carried. 4TH AVENUE, EAST OF IRONWOOD DRIVE ) ) Director of Public Works Rich Broman explained that a letter has been received requesting that 4th Avenue remain closed, and also a petition of approximately 75 signatures from residents of Azure Skies wishing 4th Avenue to remain closed, and also stated that it is necessary to revise the existing agreements for landscaping with the right-of- way, which would postpone any offsite improvements. Councilman Eidson MOVED THAT AUTHORIZATION BE GIVEN THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS THROUGH THE CITY MANAGER, TO MODIFY THE EXISTING AGREEMENTS FOR LANDSCAPING WITH THE CITY RIGHT OF WAY AND POSTPONING OFFSITE IMPROVEMENTS TO CONFORM TO EXISTING CONDITIONS EXCEPT THAT NO LANDSCAPING OR PRIVATE USE WILL BE PERMITTED WITHIN THE ROADWAY SECTION, AND REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL MAY 5, 1987 PAGE 4 THAT THE REMOVAL OF THE EXISTING GATES TO OPEN THE ROADWAY CORRIDOR WILL BE REQUIRED AS FOLLOWS: 1. WITHIN 30 DAYS NOTICE GIVEN BY THE CITY. 2. WHEN 4TH AVENUE IS EXTENDED EASTERLY FROM THE AZURE SKIES SUBDIVISION TO THUNDERBIRD DRIVE. Councilman Burgess seconded the motion. Councilwoman Gardner asked if there .... has been a traffic count conducted at Azure Skies. Mr. Broman couldn't recall one being taken. Councilwoman Gardner requested that a traffic count be taken prior to an action. Councilman Eidson stated that the residents of Azure Skies are mostly retired, and that reopening 4th Avenue would increase the traffic, which would be a detriment to the residents. Vice Mayor Bakkedahl asked if this is a safe action from a legal point of view. City Attorney David Alexander suggested that if this street is to be closed, signs should be installed along with a break-away gate. Vice Mayor Bakkedahl stated that this should be an legally advisable action despite the petition from the residents, and that the break-away gate should be installed with the agreement of the owner. Councilwoman Gardner asked how this gate would be specified. Mr. Alexander suggested that staff make that part of the negotiations. Mayor Hill stated that this gate should be stipulated in the motion. Councilman Eidson gave the opinion that a break-away gate would not be a good solution, and could possibly be a problem. Councilman Burgess asked why there is a street sign up if the street is closed. Vice Mayor Bakkedahl suggested loose material placed on the entrance of the street. VOTE: Unanimous The motion carried. STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 1987 ) ) Mr. Da Vee explained that recommendations have been made by the Transportation Board, prioritizing street improvements for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1987. Councilwoman Gardner MOVED THAT THE CITY'S TRANSPORTATION BOARD'S LIST OF STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECT FOR THE REMAINDER OF THIS FISCAL YEAR 1986-87, BE REAFFIRMED, AS FUNDING PERMITS. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL MAY 5, 1987 PAGE 5 Vice Mayor Bakkedahl seconded the motion. Vice Mayor Bakkedahl asked how far Ironwood Drive would be improved. Director of Public Works Rich Broman explained that these would be from Southern Avenue, south to the pavement north of where the freeway will be, and that the County will be paving through the freeway area and south of Baseline Road. Vice Mayor Bakkedahl commended the Transportation Board. VOTE: Unanimous The motion carried. NEW GRANT APPLICATION FOR U.S. HIGHWAY 60 MEDIAN LANDSCAPING AND U.S. HIGHWAY 60 MEDIAN LANDSCAPING MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT ) Ms Ruth Abbott, 3655 N. Winchester, Apache Junction, stating that the Community Development Council and the Chamber of Commerce have been coordinating with the Arizona Department of Transportation for a landscaping grant involving the median of U.S. Highway 60 and a maintenance agreement, and on behalf of the Chamber of Commerce, urged approval of these items. Mr. Da Vee stated that the new grant application is an extension of the process begun last year, recommended the city participate in this program, and further outlined the process, and that this will involve a matching amount of $25,000, to be provided by the City. Councilman Eidson MOVED THAT .•. AUTHORIZATION BE GIVEN THE CITY MANAGER TO SUBMIT AN APPLICATION TO THE ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR NON-INTERSTATE HIGHWAY LANDSCAPING OF THAT PORTION OF THE U.S. HIGHWAY 60 MEDIAN BETWEEN MERIDIAN DRIVE AND IRONWOOD DRIVE. AND THAT AUTHORIZATION BE GIVEN THE CITY MANAGER TO APPROVE THE PRELIMINARY LANDSCAPE PLAN DATED APRIL 7, 1987, AND EXECUTE THE LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT (ARIZONA PROJECT NO. F-022-3-539) WHICH PERTAINS TO LANDSCAPING IN THE U.S. HIGHWAY 60 MEDIAN BETWEEN IRONWOOD DRIVE AND IDAHO ROAD AND THAT FUNDING IN THE AMOUNT OF 25% OF THE BID (ESTIMATED $7500) IS APPROVED. Councilwoman Gardner seconded the motion. VOTE: Unanimous The motion carried. APPOINTMENT OF ELECTION BOARD OFFICIALS ) Councilwoman Gardner MOVED THAT THE ELECTION BOARD OFFICIALS FOR THE MAY 19TH GENERAL ELECTION BE APPOINTED AS RECOMMENDED BY THE CITY CLERK IN THE MEMO DATED APRIL 29, 1987. Councilman Burgess seconded the aniali motion. VOTE: Unanimous The motion carried. INFORMATION AND REPORTS (COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS) REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL MAY 5, 1987 PAGE 6 Councilwoman Gardner thanked the Development Council for work on the landscaping of the freeway. REQUESTS OF COUNCIL None. EXECUTIVE SESSION, WORK SESSION am.' JUNE 1, 1987 EXECUTIVE SESSION, WORK SESSION, JUNE 2, 1987 JOINT WORK SESSION/RETREAT ) ) 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 JUNE 1, 1987, IN THE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS; AND THAT AN EXECUTIVE SESSION AND WORK SESSION BE HELD AT 6:00 P.M. , ON JUNE 2, 1987, IN THE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS; AND THAT A JOINT WORK SESSION/RETREAT BE HELD WITH THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION ON MAY 22 AND 23, 1987, AT A PLACE TO BE DESIGNATED. Councilwoman Gardner seconded the motion. VOTE: Unanimous The motion carried. ADJOURNMENT ) Councilwoman Gardner MOVED THAT THE MEETING BE ADJOURNED AT 8:11 P.M. Councilman Burgess seconded the motion. VOTE: Unanimous The motion carried. *Consent Agenda Items are as follows: *1. Acceptance of Regular Meeting Agenda *2. Acceptance of Minutes from the Special Meeting of January 15, 1987 *3. Acceptance of Minutes from the Special Meeting of April 23, 1987 *4. Acceptance of Minutes from the Regular Meeting of April 21, 1987 *5. Selection of date for canvass of votes for May 19th General Election *6. Facility Use Policy for Senior/Community Center, Six Month Review ACCEPTED THIS 2ND DAY OF ,111NF , 1987, BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA. NORMAN S. HILL Mayor REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL MAY 5, 1987 PAGE 7 ATTEST: KATHLEEN CONNELLY City Clerk 414 REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL MAY 5, 1987 PAGE 8