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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2002-05-07 City Council Regular MinutesCITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MAY 7,2002 The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Apache Junction, Arizona,was held on May 7,2002,at the Apache Junction City Council Chambers pursuant to the notice required by law. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Coleman called the meeting to order. at 7:00 p.m. INVOCATION Vice Mayor Surra gave the Invocation. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Councilmember Durbala led the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL Councilmembers Present:Mayor Coleman Vice Mayor Surra Councilmember Dietz Councilmember Durbala Councilmember Eck Councilmember Milkey Councilmember Urich Staff Present:Interim City Manager George Hoffman City Clerk Kathleen Connelly City Attorney Joel Stern Finance Director Keith Lewis Public Safety Director Robert Warner City Engineer Ron Grittman Parks & Recreation Director Jeff Bell Public Works Director Doug Dobson Development Services Director Dean Svoboda REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL MAY 7.2002 PAGE 1 OF 12 Others Present:Assistant to the City Manager Bryant Powell Assistant City Attorney Mary Ann Coyne Recreation Superintendent Liz Langenbach Management Assistant Shari Watson Finance Manager John White ACCEPTANCE OF CONSENT AGENDA )Vice Mayor Surra MOVED THAT THE CONSENT AGENDA BE ACCEPTED AS PRESENTED;AND THAT WE RECOGNIZE THE OUTSTANDING SERVICE TO THE COMMUNITY BY THE FOLLOWING CITY EMPLOYEES:RECREATION COORDINATOR ELIZABETH KNOX FOR HER SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF THE NATIONAL AQUATIC MANAGEMENT SCHOOL:AND LIBRARY DIRECTOR PAM LOUI FOR HER COMPLETION OF ALL THE REQUIREMENTS FOR SYSTEMS APPROACH TO PUBLIC MANAGEMENT OF THE CERTIFIED PUBLIC MANAGER PROGRAM;AND THAT RESOLUTION NO.02-07.A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA,ACCEPTING A DEDICATION OF LAND TO THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION INCLUDING PORTIONS OF THREE PARCELS IDENTIFIED UNDER PINAL COUNTY ASSESSOR'S PARCEL NUMBERS 101-15-021E,101-02-062.AND 101-02-065,BE APPROVED. Councilmember Urich SECONDED THE MOTION. VOTE:Unanimous. The motion carried. AWARDS,PRESENTATIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS Mayor Coleman read a proclamation designating May 19-25,2002,as National Public Works Week and presented it to Public Works Director Doug Dobson. Recreation Superintendent Liz Langenbach presented the Brian Hosey Volunteer Coach of the Year Award to co -winners Ray Perkins and Colleen Hosey. Mr.Martin Loftus of the Lost Dutchman Marathon Committee presented the city with a plaque of recognition for its assistance in the marathon and presented tee-shirts,appreciation letters and commemorative medals to the council. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL MAY 7,2002 PAGE 2 OF 12 Vice Mayor Surra presented the city with a "Partners in Economic Progress" plaque on behalf of the Pinal County Town Hall Advisory Committee. CALL TO THE PUBLIC Mr.Elliott Fisher,547 E.Quail,Apache Junction,Greater Apache Junction Association for Effective Government,addressed the council regarding the cost of the recall election.He claimed there would have been an election anyway so it should not cost the city an additional $20,000.He questioned why an election should cost $20,000 in Apache Junction,and requested a refund if the past election cost that much. Mr.Joe Durbala,673 E.Kachina,Apache Junction,addressed the council requesting a letter be sent to ESPN and NBC concerning the Tradition Golf Tournament.Apache Junction was never mentioned in any of the telecasts,but it was frequently noted that it was 10 miles from Mesa.The city provided police services and graded the parking lot for them.He would like ESPN and NBC made aware that the City of Apache Junction is not 10 miles away. Councilmember Milkey directed staff to formulate a letter to be signed by the mayor to be sent to ESPN and NBC on behalf of the council on our concern of failing to be recognized as the Home of the Superstition Mountains. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT Interim City Manager George Hoffman stated the open space advisory group meets tomorrow at 6:30 p.m.in the City Conference Room.There will also be a police open house on Saturday from 10 a.m.to 2 p.m.in remembrance of fallen officers during Police Officer Memorial Week. PUBLIC HEARINGS APPLICATION FOR AN INTERIM PERMIT,NEW LICENSE,CORPORATION,SERIES 10 LIQUOR LICENSE FOR MAIN MARKET )City Clerk Kathleen Connelly briefed the council on the item.The business is located at 2130 W.Apache Trail.Comments have been received from zoning,the police department and the fire district with no objections noted and the applicant has been requested to attend the meeting to answer any questions. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL MAY 7,2002 PAGE 3 OF 12 applicant address the council. Way,Gilbert,addressed the council. would be opening. open tomorrow. Mayor Coleman requested the Mr.Mikhael Putrus,1444 E.Pinon Vice Mayor Surra asked when they Mr.Mikhail Putrus stated they would Councilmember Durbala commented this is the first license application that has shown the management class for alcohol completed and the information included in the packet. Mayor Coleman 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 further discussion,he called for a motion. Councilmember Durbala MOVED THAT THE APPLICATION FOR AN INTERIM PERMIT,NEW LICENSE,CORPORATION,SERIES 10 LIQUOR LICENSE FOR MAIN MARKET.SUBMITTED BY MIKHAIL PUTRUS,BE RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL TO THE ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF LIQUOR LICENSES AND CONTROL. Councilmember Dietz SECONDED THE MOTION. VOTE:Unanimous. The motion carried. PROPOSED RESOLUTION NO.02-03,DECLARING THE AMENDMENTS TO THE DEVELOPMENT FEE ORDINANCE AND UPDATE STUDY AS A PUBLIC RECORD;PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO.1160, ADOPTING AMENDMENTS TO THE APACHE JUNCTION CITY CODE.VOLUME II,LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE,CHAPTER 7,ARTICLE 7-1, REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL MAY 7,2002 PAGE 4 OF 12 DEVELOPMENT FEES )Assistant to the City Manager Bryant Powell briefed the council on the item.This is the second public hearing required for final approval and adoption of the proposed development fee ordinance and resolution.The original ordinance was adopted in 1997 with a revision in 1998.The major changes are:the road development fee methodology has been changed from standard consumption based approach to a modified consumption based approach:an open space component has been added to the park fee:a credit has been calculated for construction sales tax against the park fee:and land costs have been added to police,library and municipal building fees.The fees and formulas have been updated in the ordinance. There will be no offsets for road right-of-way.The offsets have been made administrative in nature.There is a significant increase in the road fees with the other fees going up as well.The city is still below other communities in the valley for development fees charges:it is the second to lowest in the valley.He thanked staff for all of their assistance to him on this project,and commented he believes the proposed fees are fair. Mayor Coleman asked if this is based on the cost to the community of each additional unit. Assistant to the City Manager Bryant Powell stated this has new development pay for itself.It allows the proportionate share of capital facilities to be billed and retain the same service level as the current residents enjoy.The current residents would not have to pay to keep the service levels even. have to subsidize the new growth. Powell stated they would not. figure of $5,448 was arrived at. Mayor Coleman stated they would not Assistant to the City Manager Bryant Vice Mayor Surra asked how the Assistant to the City Manager Bryant Powell stated he had to add in the water impact,fire impact and sewer impact fees in order to compare them to the other cities.We are still low when all of these fees are added in. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL MAY 7,2002 PAGE 5 OF 12 Vice Mayor Surra asked if the city charges those additional fees. Assistant to the City Manager Bryant Powell stated we do not. Vice Mayor Surra stated other cities charge those fees so these were added in to the total amount that each developer would be paying for each residence. Councilmember Durbala asked if there will be a difference between manufactured homes and site built homes that have the same amenities. Assistant to the City Manager Bryant Powell stated he does not have an answer.He suggested he talk with Clancy from Duncan and Associates. Councilember Durbala commented they seemed to charge less to some of the trailer parks since they already have the amenities in them.However,council is now demanding the new developers put in the same kinds of amenities as the trailer parks.The site built homes are paying a higher rate than the trailer home.He asked how they come up with the information to charge that amount on these. Mr.Clancy Mullen stated the information for the road impact fees comes from national data.A lot of mobile home parks have been studied.However,there may be a valid case in Apache Junction that the single family developments may be generating less trips.He suggested a large developer may come in here at some time and do an origin and destination study and trip generation studies and show that that is the case.Until they have that data,they have no other basis on which to vary the fees.The parks and library fees are based on Apache Junction data on the difference on the average size between a mobile home and a single family detached unit.They may find in the future that the difference has narrowed and it will be adjusted at that time. Councilmember Durbala asked if this has not changed because of the figures i t is based upon now. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL MAY 7,2002 PAGE 6 OF 12 Mr.Clancy Mullen stated that is correct.They do not have the new data from the 2000 census. Mayor Coleman asked if the difference only applies to mobile homes that are sited in parks. Mr.Clancy Mullen stated that is correct.If they are located on their own lot,they are treated as a single family detached unit. Councilmember Eck asked how the city paved the roads with the revenue so low. City Engineer Ron Grittman stated i f the road improvements were to go in,the city would have to generate the money out of its own coffers.The HURF funds would have to be used to supplement the difference. Councilmember Eck commented he thinks i t is unfair for the current residents to subsidize or do without.He stated he would like to see the studies done possibly every other year so that the percentages stay more consistent. Mayor Coleman asked if part of the big increase was because of the bonding program and the city is spending more on the roads now than when it was passed in 1997. City Engineer Ron Grittman stated that is correct and they have also developed the classification program for all of the roadways. Mayor Coleman opened the public hearing on the item. Mr.Elliott Fisher,547 E.Quail, Apache Junction,addressed the council.He is against the increase in the development fees as he believes i t is the same situation they had with the school impact fees.He is concerned that this will be tampering with the whole economic ecosystem of the whole valley when you pass impact fees that have astronomical jumps.He does not see the solution to transportation to be REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL MAY 7,2002 ' PAGE 7 OF 12 increasing the cost of home construction and development.He urged the city to look for a more diversified base. Mr.Michael Weller,471 W.21st Avenue,addressed the council.He asked if the developers were required to put in the streets,curbs and sidewalks.If not,why not. Mayor Coleman stated they do,and they get an exemption from paying for work that is done by them.They are also given a credit if they build a park in the development. Mayor Coleman closed the public hearing with no one else wishing to speak.He reopened the item to council discussion.There being no further discussion,he called for a motion. Councilmember Durbala MOVED THAT RESOLUTION NO.02-03,A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA,DECLARING AS PUBLIC RECORD THAT CERTAIN DOCUMENT FILED WITH THE CITY CLERK ENTITLED "APACHE JUNCTION CITY CODE VOLUME II,LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE.CHAPTER 7,ARTICLE 7-1,DEVELOPMENT FEES",BE APPROVED. MOTION. VOTE:Unanimous. The motion carried. Vice Mayor Surra SECONDED THE Councilmember. Durbala MOVED THAT ORDINANCE NO.1160 BE READ BY TITLE ONLY AND THE READING OF THE ENTIRE ORDINANCE BE WAIVED. Councilmember Milkey SECONDED THE MOTION. VOTE:Unanimous. The motion carried. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL MAY 7,2002 PAGE 8 OF 12 City Clerk Kathleen Connelly read the ordinance by title only. Councilmember Durbala MOVED THAT ORDINANCE NO.1160,AS READ BY THE CITY CLERK,BE APPROVED AND ADOPTED. Councilmember Dietz SECONDED THE MOTION. VOTE:Unanimous. The motion carried. OLD BUSINESS None. NEW BUSINESS None. COUNCIL DIRECTION TO STAFF ON ANY OF THE ABOVE LISTED AGENDA ITEMS None. COUNCIL DIRECTION TO STAFF ON OTHER PROPOSED LEGISLATION OR ACTIONS DISCUSSION AND DIRECTION TO STAFF ON COUNCIL BUDGET GOALS,TENTATIVE DATES FOR BUDGET STUDY SESSION AND PROPOSED BUDGET ADOPTION SCHEDULE FOR FY 2002/03 ) )Interim City Manager George Hoffman briefed the council on the item.He commented this was reviewed at the work session last evening. Mayor Coleman opened the item to council discussion. There was general discussion on the dates for the budget work session with a second work session if necessary. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL MAY 7,2002 PAGE 9 OF 12 Interim City Manager George Hoffman asked if they were anticipating a July 15 tentative budget adoption. Mayor Coleman stated that is correct. Vice Mayor Surra asked if they would have all of the hard copy information by May 28 or 29 so they can go over i t on the June 3 work session. Finance Director Keith Lewis stated they would,with some possibly being done earlier. Mayor Coleman closed the discussion and called for a motion. Vice Mayor Surra MOVED THAT THE FOLLOWING DIRECTION BE GIVEN TO STAFF REGARDING COUNCIL BUDGET GOALS, TENTATIVE DATES FOR BUDGET STUDY SESSIONS AND PROPOSED BUDGET ADOPTION SCHEDULE FOR FY 2002/03:THAT THE GOALS THAT WERE DISCUSSED AT THE WORK SESSION LAST EVENING,MAKING SURE THAT WE DO RIGHT BY OUR EXISTING EMPLOYEES, PROVIDING EMPLOYEES TOOLS THAT ARE NEEDED TO DO THEIR JOBS,ADVANCING CAPITAL FACILITIES PLAN OPERATIONS MONEY DOLLAR LIMITS,PROVIDING FOR THE OPERATING COSTS OF NEW CAPITAL PROJECTS ON LINE AND MAINTAINING EXISTING SERVICE LEVELS BE IN CONSIDERATION WHEN FORMULATING THAT BUDGET;AND THAT IT BE PREPARED IN TIME FOR COUNCIL MEMBERS TO START REVIEWING ON MAY 28 OR 29;AND THAT WE HAVE A SPECIAL BUDGET WORK SESSION AT 6:00 P.M.ON JUNE 3,2002;AND A SPECIAL BUDGET MEETING WORK SESSION IF NECESSARY ON WEDNESDAY,THE 5TH OF JUNE AT 6:00 P.M. Councilmember Dietz SECONDED THE MOTION. VOTE:Unanimous. The motion carried. SELECTION OF MEETING DATES,TIMES,LOCATIONS,AND PURPOSES REGULAR MEETING, OF THE CITY COUNCIL MAY 7,2002 PAGE 10 OF 12 • Councilmember Dietz MOVED THAT AN EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 6:00 P.M.AND A WORK SESSION AT 7:00 P.M.BE HELD ON MONDAY,MAY 20,2002,IN THE CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE ROOM AND THE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS,RESPECTIVELY:AND THAT AN EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 6:00 P.M.BE HELD ON TUESDAY,MAY 21,2002,IN THE CITY CONFERENCE ROOM. Vice Mayor Surra SECONDED THE MOTION. VOTE:Unanimous. The motion carried. INFORMATION AND REPORTS Mayor Coleman announced he had received a letter from the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement stating the police department was . reaccredited internationally. Mayor Coleman announced he had received pictures of a quilt made by a woman with over 600 patches from law enforcement agencies across the country, including one from Apache Junction. Mayor Coleman announced Councilmember Durbala,his wife,Chief Warner's wife and Bryant Powell placed third in the first flight of the city golf tournament. ADJOURNMENT )Mayor Coleman adjourned the meeting at 7:53 p.m. Consent Agenda Items are as follows: 1.Acceptance of Agenda. 2.Acceptance of Minutes of Regular Meeting of April 16,2002. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL MAY 7,2002 PAGE 11 OF 12 t I 3.Recognition of Outstanding Service to the Community by City Employees. Employees receiving recognition are:Elizabeth Knox and Pam Loui. 4.Approval of Resolution No.02-07,Accepting Dedication of Land for right- of-way to the City of Apache Junction in conjunction with City's street improvement project on Ironwood Drive. ACCEPTED THIS 21ST DAY OF MAY 2002,BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA. SIGNED AND ATTESTED TO THIS 21ST ATTEST: KATHLEEN CONNELLY City Clerk DAY OF MAY DOUGLAS VLEMAN Mayor CITY COUNCIL MINUTES CERTIFICATION 2002. 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 7th day of May,2002.I further certify that the meeting was duly called and held and that a quorum was present. Dated this 14th day of May,2002. KATHLEEN CONNELLY City Clerk REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL MAY 7,2002 PAGE 12 OF 12