HomeMy WebLinkAbout2010-04-06 City Council Regular MinutesCITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
APRIL 6, 2010
The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of
Apache Junction, Arizona, was held on April 6, 2010, at the
Apache Junction City Council Chambers pursuant to the notice
required by law.
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Insalaco called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
INVOCATION
Councilmember Wilson gave the.Invocation.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilmember Barker led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL
Councilmembers Present:Mayor Insalaco
Vice Mayor Eck
Councilmember Barker
Councilmember Coleman
Councilmember Dietz
Councilmember Serdy
Councilmember Wilson
Staff Present:City Manager George Hoffman
Assistant City Manager Bryant Powell
City Clerk Kathleen Connelly
City Attorney Joel Stern
Public Safety Director Jerald Monahan
City Engineer Giao Pham
Parks & Recreation Director Jeff Bell
Public Works Director David Fern
Economic Dev. Director Steve Filipowicz
Asst. to the City Manager Matt Busby
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Others Present:Senior Planner Rudy Esquivias
Progtam Coordinator Heather Patel
Victim Rights Coordinator Judy Robles
Telecommunications Supervisor Kathy
Jeter
Senior Telecommunications Officer Lisa
Eminhizer
ACCEPTANCE OF CONSENT AGENDA
)Vice Mayor Eck MOVED THAT
THE CONSENT AGENDA BE ACCEPTED AS PRESENTED; AND
THAT APPROVAL BE GIVEN FOR THE SIXTH AMENDMENT TO THE CABLE
SYSTEM LICENSE AGREEMENT BETWEEN MEDIACOM AND THE CITY OF APACHE
JUNCTION FOR ANOTHER TEMPORARY EXTENSION TO MAY 18, 2010 FOR
ADDITIONAL TIME TO DETERMINE MEDIACOM'S COMPLIANCE AND TO
NEGOTIATE TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR ANOTHER LICENSE TERM; AND
THAT AUTHORIZATION BE GIVEN TO THE MAYOR TO SIGN THE AGREEMENT
PENDING FINAL APPROVAL AS TO FORM BY THE CITY ATTORNEY; AND
THAT APPROVAL BE GIVEN FOR THE SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN
COLLEEN POWELL AND THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION IN THE AMOUNT OF
$3,000.00 STEMMING FROM POWELL V. CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, USDC
NO. CV2009-0266PHX SRB.
Councilmember Barker SECONDED
THE MOTION.
VOTE:Unanimous.
The motion carried.
AWARDS, PRESENTATIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS
Mayor Insalaco presented Taylor H. Sanford, Jr. with a
Certificate of Appreciation for his donation of $8,000 to help
keep Lost Dutchman State Park open.
A representative of the Arizona Early Day Gas Engine and Tractor
Association presented a check in the amount of $1,815 to the
city for the Parks and Recreation Department Scholarship Fund.
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Mayor Insalaco read a proclamation designating April 2010 as
Fair Housing Month and presented it to Program Coordinator
Heather Patel.
Mayor Insalaco read a proclamation designating April 11-17, 2010
as National Public Safety Telecommunication Week and presented
it to Telecommunications Supervisor Kathy Jeter and Senior
Telecommunications Officer Lisa Eminhizer.
Mayor Insalaco read a proclamation designating April 18-24, 2010
as National Crime Victims' Rights Week and presented it to
Victims Rights Coordinator Judy Robles and some of her volunteer
staff.
The proclamation for National Volunteer Week was postponed to
the next regular meeting at the request of the police chief.
ANNOUNCEMENT OF CURRENT EVENTS
Councilmember Barker announced that she was an
the Annual Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday.There
with a whole lot of little kids.They put out
on her field and those kids cleaned them up in
a fantastic hunt with a great turn out.Parks
did an absolutely wonderful job.
Easter Bunny at
were three fields
over 2,000 eggs
seconds.It was
and recreation
Councilmember Barker announced the Friends of the Lost Dutchman
have gotten together and created a board.They will be an
affiliate of the Arizona State Parks Foundation.They have
about $13,000 to $15,000 in their account for the operation and
maintenance of Lost Dutchman State Park.There are two
fundraisers that are currently underway.The Arizona
Trailblazers Hiking Club will be doing a 6.5 mile hike this
Saturday.They say it is very easy, and the cost is a
contribution.Contact Ted Tenny at 480-396-3389 for
information.The second one has had flyers out.This is the
Lost Dutchman State Park Run on April 24 from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m.
This benefits the park and you have to register.According to
Superstition Harley, anything with two wheels works or four
wheels, so if you have a baby carriage you can go for it.
Contact Superstition Harley to find out how to register.Their
website is superstitionhd.com and their phone number is 480-346-
0600.She requested people help keep the park going.
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Councilmember Wilson announced they were trying to put a
horseback ride together on April 24.It will be for a limited
few as there is nowhere in Lost Dutchman Park to tie a horse.
They are working with the park to possibly bring in a horse
trailer, so it will be a limited number of people that can come
in.Anyone interested should call him at 602-361-6135.They
will be starting at First Water and ride across Jacob's crosscut
to the entrance to Lost Dutchman State Park.They should arrive
there about the same time they will be serving the luncheon.He
will be handling the registration and working with Harley-
Davidson to coordinate everything.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
None.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
REQUEST BY TURF PARADISE FOR AN
OFF-TRACK PARI-MUTUEL WAGERING
LICENSE FOR A NEW OFF-TRACK BETTING
LOCATION AT MIRAGE SPORTS GRILL
)City Clerk Kathleen
Connelly briefed the council on the item.
Mayor Insalaco requested the
applicant address the council.
Mr. Dave Johnson, vice
president of Turf Paradise, addressed the council.They used to
be over at Arizona Joe's but they have recently closed.This is
a very good area and they get a lot of requests for off-track
betting.Once Arizona Joe's closed, they looked around the
neighborhood for a place they really liked.They are really
excited about Mirage Sports Grill; it is a beautiful location.
Mayor Insalaco opened the
public hearing on the item.There being no one wishing to
speak, he closed the public hearing and reopened the item to
council discussion.There being no discussion, he called for a
motion.
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Councilmember Dietz MOVED
THAT THE APPLICATION FOR AN OFF-TRACK WAGERING LICENSE FOR A NEW
OFF-TRACK BETTING LOCATION AT MIRAGE SPORTS GRILL, SUBMITTED ON
BEHALF OF TURF PARADISE RACE COURSE, BE RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL
TO THE ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF RACING.
Councilmember Barker SECONDED
THE MOTION.
VOTE:Unanimous.
The motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 09-63, DECLARING THE
2010 AMENDMENTS CHAPTER 12 TRAFFIC
AND PARKING A PUBLIC RECORD/
ORDINANCE NO. 1356, ADOPTING BY
REFERENCE THE 2010 AMENDMENTS TO
CHAPTER 12 TRAFFIC AND PARKING/
RESOLUTION NO. 10-06, DECLARING THE
2010 AMENDMENTS TO CHAPTER 3
ADMINISTRATION,ARTICLE 3-5
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS A PUBLIC
RECORD/ORDINANCE NO. 1360,
REPEALING CHAPTER 3 ADMINISTRATION,
ARTICLE 3-5 DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC
WORKS IN ITS ENTIRETY AND ADOPTING
BY REFERENCE CHAPTER 3
ADMINISTRATION,ARTICLE 3-5
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
)City Attorney Joel Stern
briefed the council on the items.
Mayor Insalaco opened the
public hearing on the item.There being no one wishing to
speak, he closed the public hearing and reopened the item to
council discussion.There being no discussion, he called for a
motion.
Councilmember Dietz MOVED
THAT RESOLUTION NO. 09-63, 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
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ENTITLED "2010 AMENDMENTS TO THE APACHE JUNCTION CITY CODE,
VOLUME I, CHAPTER 12 TRAFFIC AND PARKING";REPEALING ANY
CONFLICTING PROVISIONS; AND PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY, BE
APPROVED.
Councilmember Barker SECONDED
THE MOTION.
VOTE:Unanimous.
The motion carried.
Councilmember Dietz MOVED
THAT ORDINANCE NO. 1356 BE READ BY TITLE ONLY AND THE READING OF
THE ENTIRE ORDINANCE BE WAIVED.
Vice Mayor Eck SECONDED THE
MOTION.
VOTE:Unanimous.
The motion carried.
City Clerk Kathleen Connelly
read the ordinance by title only.
Councilmember Dietz MOVED
THAT ORDINANCE NO. 1356, AS READ BY THE CITY CLERK, BE APPROVED
AND ADOPTED.
Councilmember Wilson SECONDED
THE MOTION.
VOTE:Unanimous.
The motion carried.
Councilmember Barker MOVED
THAT RESOLUTION NO. 10-06, 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
ENTITLED "2010 AMENDMENTS TO THE APACHE JUNCTION CITY CODE,
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VOLUME I, CHAPTER 3 ADMINISTRATION,ARTICLE 3-5 DEPARTMENT OF
PUBLIC WORKS",BE APPROVED.
Councilmember Dietz SECONDED
THE MOTION.
VOTE:Unanimous.
The motion carried.
Councilmember Barker MOVED
THAT ORDINANCE NO. 1360 BE READ BY TITLE ONLY AND THE READING OF
THE ENTIRE ORDINANCE BE WAIVED.
Councilmember Dietz SECONDED
THE MOTION.
VOTE:Unanimous.
The motion carried.
City Clerk Kathleen Connelly
read the ordinance by title only.
Councilmember Barker MOVED
THAT ORDINANCE NO. 1360, AS READ BY THE CITY CLERK, BE APPROVED
AND ADOPTED.
Councilmember Wilson SECONDED
THE MOTION.
VOTE:Unanimous.
The motion carried.
Councilmember Barker
commended the police department, city attorney and public works
for getting this done.They have been working on this for well
over a year, maybe more, and they did a wonderful job.
ORDINANCE NO. 1361, CASE AM -3-09,
AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE BY
AMENDING ARTICLE 6 GENERAL
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PROVISIONS AND EXCEPTIONS,SECTION
6.0116 ACCESSORY BUILDINGS AND
STORAGE SHEDS
)Senior Planner Rudy
Esquivias briefed the council on the item.
Councilmember Wilson
commented that Brad and Rudy had sat down with him and discussed
at length his misconceptions at the time.He had previously
thought it was one-third coverage of the buildable area, not the
setback area.It was very confusing to him, and he believes a
lot of the people living in the GR area are under that same
misconception.They may need to work on that as well in the
future.He thanked them for enlightening him on his
misconceptions.
Mayor Insalaco opened the
public hearing on the item.
Mr. Don Meachem, 3156 E.
Superstition Boulevard, Apache Junction, addressed the council.
He put in an application last year to put in a storage shed.He
has an RV and boat he would like to protect.He was 3' over
height and was informed he would have to apply for a variance at
the cost of $1,250 with no guarantee the variance would be
approved.He was advised they would be making these changes,
and during the wait costs have gone up and people have not been
able to work on these.He is also frustrated with a battle he
is having with the Internal Revenue Service, which may put this
building on hold.He requested they pass this ordinance so it
may help him get his building.He was told he lives on the
wrong side of Superstition or he would not have needed the
variance.This has been costing everyone money, and he thinks
the government should be more expedient in their decisions and
the things they do.He realizes they have a lot of things to do
and rules to follow, but time is money and this has already cost
him a lot of money and it may cost him this project.
Vice Mayor Eck asked what
side of Superstition he lives on.
Mr. Don Meacham stated he
lives on the north side.
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Vice Mayor Eck asked if there
are more restrictions than there are on the south side than
where he lives on the north side.
Mr. Don Meacham stated there
are.There is a property two miles from him where there is a
shop near right on the line with no setbacks or height
requirement.
Vice Mayor Eck commented that
is down by the convenience store.
Mr. Don Meacham stated that
is correct.
Vice Mayor Eck commented he
did not realize they could build a higher one.It looked out of
place when he first saw it.He thought he was building a shed
out of compliance.It turns out he did not.
Mr. Don Meacham stated that
is on the right side of the road and he is on the wrong side of
the road.
Vice Mayor Eck commented he
would think the rural side would get more height.He asked if
the current changes in the ordinance would give him the extra
feet he is looking for.
Mr. Don Meacham stated he
believes it does.He attended two of the work sessions and at
the last one he attended he believes they said they would allow
a building height of 25 feet.
Vice Mayor Eck asked the
senior planner if it goes up to 25 feet.
Mr. Don Meacham stated that
is what the new ordinance states.He wanted 18 feet and the old
ordinance had 15 feet.
Senior Planner Rudy Esquivias
stated the changes in the ordinance would allow the accessory
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building to go as high as the maximum height allowed in the
zoning district, which would allow the gentleman to construct
the building that he would like to construct.It would also
allow him more square footage than allowed under the previous
version of the ordinance.We think this will accommodate the
gentleman.
Mr. Homer Kelly, 646 E. Quail
Avenue, Apache Junction, addressed the council.He stated he is
having the same issue.They passed the ordinance in 2006 where
a building can no longer be built 100% with steel.The exterior
must be 75% wood or stucco.He has run into a problem with
materials.The steel buildings are cheaper.He asked if they
could have a 100% steel constructed building.He wants to build
a detached steel garage.
Mayor Insalaco asked if he
had talked to someone in planning.
Mr. Homer Kelly stated he had
spoken to someone in planning.He is new out here, having only
been here 5 or 6 months.He is gradually trying to get his
plans put together, but he was told to hold off until after this
meeting to see what was going to be changed.
Mayor Insalaco commented it
might behoove him to talk to planning or development services.
Mr. Homer Kelly stated they
had told him about the zoning differences where one area can
have all the same material and another one cannot.He noticed a
steel building structure on Royal Palm, but on the side he is on
it is not allowed.
Mayor Insalaco closed the
public hearing with no one else wishing to speak.He reopened
the item to council discussion.
Councilmember Barker asked if
he would clarify 4F which says that the exterior wall of a metal
building located in a single family residential zone and larger
than 120 square feet shall be covered with supplemental building
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material including but not limited to masonry, stucco, etc.She
asked if that is the façade.
Senior Planner Rudy Esquivias
stated that is correct.This provision basically borrows from
the landscape code.Multi -family, commercial and industrial
zones can construct a metal building but 75% of each facade must
be textured in something other than metal.This provision would
apply to the residential zones, however, in residential zones
you can have textured paint, as opposed to covering it with
stucco or something like that.It is substantially cheaper to
treat a building in a residential zone than in a multi -family or
commercial zone.Textured paint is required, but stucco and
those types of improvements would not be.
Councilmember Wilson asked if
the color would have to match the house.
Senior Planner Rudy Esquivias
stated he does not know the particular circumstances of the
gentleman concerned, or the zoning district he is in.He would
like more information on his situation.Generally speaking,
they are looking for some kind of a match between the accessory
building and the residence.That can be defined in several
ways; it does not have to be a precise architectural match.
City Clerk Kathleen Connelly
stated the last gentleman who spoke lives in Palm Springs
Subdivision.Parts of that are planned development; there may
be some overriding heightened restrictions in that area.The
planned development was put on at the request of the property
owners in that subdivision.
Councilmember Dietz commented
that some of that is kind of mismatched; it is a different
animal.
Mayor Insalaco closed the
discussion with no further comments and called for a motion.
Councilmember Barker MOVED
THAT ORDINANCE NO. 1361 BE READ BY TITLE ONLY AND THE READING OF
THE ENTIRE ORDINANCE BE WAIVED.
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Councilmember Wilson SECONDED
THE MOTION.
VOTE:Unanimous.
The motion carried.
City Clerk Kathleen Connelly
read the ordinance by title only.
Councilmember Barker MOVED
THAT ORDINANCE NO. 1361, AS READ BY THE CITY CLERK, BE APPROVED
AND ADOPTED WITH THE FOLLOWING AMENDMENTS:THAT SECTION
6.0116.3 BE AMENDED TO THE REWRITE WHICH MAINTAINS EXISTING LOT
COVERAGE, ALLOWANCES FOR LARGE LOTS PROPERTIES; THAT SECTION
6.0116.5 BE AMENDED AS STAFF HAS RECOMMENDED; AND THAT 6.0116.6
BE AMENDED AS STAFF RECOMMENDED.
Councilmember Wilson SECONDED
THE MOTION.
VOTE:Unanimous.
The motion carried.
OLD BUSINESS
None.
NEW BUSINESS
RESOLUTION NO. 10-07, DECLARING
PORTIONS OF PUBLIC ROADWAY
EASEMENTS LOCATED ON CONESTOGA ROAD
FROM JUNCTION STREET TO 1ST AVENUE
DESCRIBED IN EXTINGUISHMENT CASE EX
2010-01 ARE NO LONGER NECESSARY FOR
PUBLIC USE
briefed the council on the item.
City Engineer Giao Pham
Councilmember Dietz asked if
the 7 feet of right-of-way across the front of the property
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being given to the city is for future sidewalks, curbs and
gutters.
City Engineer Giao Pham
stated that is correct.It will be part of the "Y" area and so
it will be a cross section.Staff recommends moving forward
with the extinguishment.
Vice Mayor Eck asked if this
is a tentative thing or permanent, because we are not sure what
is going up there.
City Engineer Giao Pham asked
if he meant the roadway improvements or the extinguishment
itself.
Vice Mayor Eck stated the
actual extinguishment and construction of it.
City Engineer Giao Pham
stated the property owner will be making improvements on their
property.They need the extinguishment as part of the
improvements so they can meet the setback requirements according
to city code and zoning.
Vice Mayor Eck asked to see
the picture again.He thought he was looking at a different
property.
City Engineer Giao Pham
showed the picture of the property again.The .existing
structure has damage.They :would like to build a permanent
structure.They talked to staff and were advised there are some
setback requirements based on those improvements.
Vice Mayor Eck commented this
is further east than he thought.
City Engineer Giao Pham
showed on the map where Cortez is and where Junction is.
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Councilmember Coleman asked
if the property owners are okay with the 7' along the north side
of the property.
stated that is correct.
that includes both owners.
stated that is correct.
City Engineer Giao Pham
Councilmember Dietz asked if
City Engineer Giao Pham
City Attorney Joel Stern
stated the owner of 1C also dedicated 7', and added a request to
have that piece extinguished.
City Engineer Giao Pham
stated that is correct.Before they allowed any extinguishment
they had to have buy -in from both property owners.It does not
land lock that particular property owner because they have
access from Junction.
Mayor Insalaco closed the
discussion with no further comments and called for a motion.
Councilmember Coleman MOVED
THAT RESOLUTION NO. 10-07, A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA, DECLARING THAT
PORTIONS OF PUBLIC ROADWAY EASEMENTS LOCATED ON CONESTOGA ROAD
FROM JUNCTION STREET TO 1ST AVENUE DESCRIBED IN EXTINGUISHMENT
CASE EX 2010-01 ARE NO LONGER NECESSARY FOR PUBLIC USE AS A
PUBLIC ROADWAY EASEMENT AND ARE HEREBY EXTINGUISHED, BE
APPROVED.
Councilmember Dietz SECONDED
THE MOTION.
VOTE:Unanimous.
The motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 10-08, AUTHORIZING
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THE CITY TO ENTER INTO AN
INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT WITH
ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY FOR
PARTICIPATION IN THE ARIZONA
VIOLENT DEATH REPORTING SYSTEM
)Public Safety Director
Jerald Monahan briefed the council on the item.
Councilmember Barker
commented the information states that the Centers for Disease
Control and Prevention would be compensating for data
collection.She asked if the city would be compensated for
doing the data collection or would Arizona State University be
coming out here to do that.
Public Safety Director Jerald
Monahan stated they would seek reimbursement for the staff time
that a city employee would dedicate to this project.They will
track that.They do not anticipate a great amount, but since
the money is available they will go after every dollar for the
time they put into this project.
Mayor Insalaco closed the
discussion with no further comments and called for a motion.
Councilmember Coleman MOVED
THAT RESOLUTION NO. 10-08, A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA, AUTHORIZING THE
CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION TO ENTER INTO AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL
AGREEMENT WITH ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY TO PARTICIPATE IN THE
ARIZONA VIOLENT DEATH REPORTING SYSTEM, BE APPROVED.
Councilmember Barker SECONDED
THE MOTION.
VOTE:Unanimous.
The motion carried.
COUNCIL DIRECTION TO STAFF
None.
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SELECTION OF MEETING DATES, TIMES, LOCATIONS, AND PURPOSES
Councilmember Dietz MOVED
THAT AN EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 5:45 P.M. AND A WORK SESSION AT
7:00 P.M. BE HELD ON MONDAY, APRIL 19, 2010, IN THE CITY COUNCIL
CONFERENCE ROOM AND CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS, RESPECTIVELY;
AND THAT AN EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 5:45 P.M. BE HELD ON TUESDAY,
APRIL 20, 2010, IN THE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS.
Councilmember Barker SECONDED
THE MOTION.
VOTE:Unanimous.
The motion carried.
CALL TO THE PUBLIC:
Ms. Christa Rizzi, 1755 S. Sombrero, Apache Junction, addressed
the council to thank the city for clearly marking school zones;
to suggest the city might want to pool their funds for the
fireworks display with another city as other cities are doing;
and expressed her concern for people using Davis Field football
field at the high school during school hours and suggested some
background checks of individuals or other measures be taken to
safeguard the children.
Ms. Tess Nesser, 1511 S. Cactus, Apache Junction, addressed the
council to advise she was circulating a petition for a judge;
announce the American Cancer Society Relay for Life taking place
at the high school on April 24; and announce a fundraising
activity for the Boys and Girls Club.
Mr. John Kantowski, 835 W. Windsong, Apache Junction, addressed
the council regarding the fireworks donation buckets; commented
on the city manager getting guaranteed funding for the fireworks
from a private businessman, with any additional money left over
being saved for next year; and commented on sex offenders being
able to live within 1,000 feet of schools but children that live
within a mile of school must walk to school, placing them in
danger.
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Mr. Michael Olson, 535 E. Quail, Apache Junction, addressed the
council regarding illegal taxi service in the city.
Councilmember Dietz asked if it is a requirement for any taxi
cab to have a business license in the city.
City Attorney Joel Stern stated they cannot discuss that now; it
would have to be put on another agenda.
Vice Mayor Eck asked if they could discuss the schools.
City Attorney Joel Stern stated that could not be discussed at
this time.They would have to put it on another agenda.
Vice Mayor Eck asked if they could discuss the fireworks.
City Attorney Joel Stern stated they could also direct the city
manager.
Vice Mayor Eck asked if he could discuss the fireworks at all.
City Attorney Joel Stern stated no discussion is allowed at this
time.
Councilmember Barker directed the city manager to look into any
possible remedies for the situation on Davis Field and see if it.
is something that can be done .or if it is something that is even
our purview since it is school property.She also instructed
the city attorney to let them know what regulations are being
discussed about cabs that they may not already have.
Mayor Insalaco commented he would also like to put his two
cents' worth in about that.He would not want to ride in some
of these cabs.There are some safety issues out there.
Councilmember Coleman directed the city manager to make the
school district aware of some of the other concerns that are the
school district's purview that were brought up at Call to the
Public.
ADJOURNMENT
)Mayor Insalaco adjourned
the meeting at 8:11 p.m.
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Consent Agenda Items are as follows:
1. Acceptance of Agenda.
2. Acceptance of Minutes of Regular Meeting of March 16, 2010.
3. Consideration of Sixth Amendment to Cable System License
Agreement Between Mediacom and City of Apache Junction
(Temporary Extension).
4. Consideration of approval of settlement agreement with
Colleen Powell in the amount of $3,000 stemming from Powell
v. City of Apache Junction, USDC No. CV2009-026620PHX SRB.
ACCEPTED THIS 20TH DAY OF APRIL, 2010, BY THE MAYOR AND CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA.
SIGNED AND ATTESTED TO THIS 20TH DAY OF APRIL, 2010.
N S. INSALACO
ayor
ATTEST:
KATHLEEN CONNELLY
City Clerk
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
CERTIFICATION
I hereby certify that the foregoing minutes are a true and
correct copy of the minutes of the regular meeting of the City
Council of the City of Apache Junction, Arizona, held on the 6th
day of April, 2010.I further certify that the meeting was duly
called and held and that a quorum was present.
Dated this 12th day of April, 2010.
KATHLEEN CONNELLY
City Clerk
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