HomeMy WebLinkAbout1999-09-21 City Council Regular MinutesCITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
SEPTEMBER 21,1999
The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Apache Junction,
Arizona,was held on September 21,1999,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 Insalaco led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL
Councilmembers Present:Mayor Coleman
Vice Mayor Surra
Councilmember Dietz
Councilmember Durbala
Councilmember Eck
Councilmember Insalaco
Councilmember Urich
Staff Present:City Manager Curtis Shook
Asst.City Manager George Hoffman
City Clerk Kathleen Connelly
City Attorney Joel Stern
Public Safety Director Robert Warner
Public Works Director Doug Dobson
Development Services Director Glen Van Nimwegen
Others Present:Human Resources Manager Sue Stalcup
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ACCEPTANCE OF CONSENT AGENDA
)Vice Mayor Surra MOVED THAT THE
CONSENT AGENDA BE ACCEPTED AS PRESENTED;AND THAT THE AWARD OF BID FOR PW 99-
23,PREPARATION OF IMPROVEMENT PLANS FOR AUTO CENTER DRIVE (SOUTH OF US 60),
TOMAHAWK ROAD TO CACTUS ROAD,BE AWARDED TO SUNRISE ENGINEERING IN THE AMOUNT
OF $23,750.00;AND THAT THE AWARD OF BID FOR PW-22,VINYL SHEETING,BE AWARDED
TO ZUMAR INDUSTRIES,INC.IN THE AMOUNT OF $9,910.66;AND THAT THE AWARD OF
BID FOR PW 99-25,MISCELLANEOUS CONCRETE,BE REJECTED;AND THAT THE AWARD OF
BID FOR PW 99-19,SHOTCRETE AND CONSTRUCTION OF CONCRETE CUT-OFF WALL AT ROCK
SHADOWS DRAINAGE CHANNEL -PHASE II,BE REJECTED;AND THAT THE AWARD OF BID
FOR PW 99-17,PHELPS DRIVE SIDEWALKS,BROADWAY AVENUE TO SOUTH OF APACHE
TRAIL,BE REJECTED;AND THAT OFFICER RAY OBERG BE APPOINTED TO THE PUBLIC
SAFETY RETIREMENT BOARD FOR A TERM TO EXPIRE AUGUST 6,2002;AND THAT THE
INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE APACHE JUNCTION UNIFIED SCHOOL
DISTRICT #43 AND THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION TO PROVIDE FUNDING FOR TWO SCHOOL
RESOURCE OFFICERS BE APPROVED.
Councilmember Urich SECONDED THE
MOTION.
VOTE:Unanimous.
The motion carried.
AWARDS.PRESENTATIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS
Mayor Coleman recognized Councilmember Durbala's selection to participate in
Project CENTRL Class XV.He is the first to be selected from the City of
Apache Junction.This is a leadership seminar,and he will be looking in
depth at what the Growing Smarter legislation will do for this community.
CALL TO THE PUBLIC
Mr.Elliott Fisher,547 E.Quail,Apache Junction,commented he has been
hearing complaints about "heavy-handedness" by the police department on
younger people in the community.He urged the city to look into the matter.
Mr.Stan Jenkins,5232 E.Dolphin,Mesa,addressed the council.He has been
having some problems in attempting to develop an RV storage lot on Meridian.
He gave a detailed history on the problems he had been having with City
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Engineer Paul Stears and the additional requirements being placed on his
development.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
City Manager Curtis Shook stated two to three years ago the city started doing
an in-house Comprehensive Annual Financial Report.It is a higher level of
reporting than the city had done in the past.As a result,the city has
achieved a Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting
for the fiscal year ending June 30,1998.This is the highest form of
recognition in government accounting.He thanked Finance Director Keith
Lewis,Accountant John White and others in the Finance Department for a good
job.This achievement will allow the city to get better ratings on bonds in
the future.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
APPLICATION FOR A LIQUOR LICENSE FOR THE
NASHVILLE GRILLE
)City Clerk Kathleen Connelly
briefed the council on the item.This restaurant will replace the American
Legion facility.The applicant was notified of the meeting and requested to
attend.
applicant address the council.
manager of the restaurant,1006 W.Main,
answer any questions.
would have everything done that the fire
before their opening.
believed they would.
Mayor Coleman requested the
Mr.Christe Martino,general
#307,Mesa,addressed the council to
Councilmember Durbala asked if they
department had requested of them
Mr.Christe Martino stated he
Councilmember Durbala asked if the
drawing depicted what they intended the front of the building to look like.
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Mr.Christe Martino stated they had
worked with the Main Street project architect and that is what he came up
with.
is what they plan to do.
would like to do that.
their approval.
Councilmember Durbala asked if that
Mr.Christe Martino stated they
A number of councilmembers voiced
Councilmember Durbala asked how they
would handle the parking,as the previous owner used part of the parking from
the establishment across the street.
Mr.Christe Martino stated they
would like to maintain that relationship.He believes the property may have
been rearranged by the architect to also give them additional parking spaces.
Councilmember Durbala asked when
they planned on opening.
Mr.Christe Martino stated they will
close on October 20,and they estimate the renovation will take 90 days.They
were hoping to be open for the millenium but he does not believe they will be.
They will probably be open some time in January.
Councilmember Durbala asked if all
the bartenders would be going through the school provided by the liquor
department.
would be going through the school.
would be dancing in the evening.
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Mr.Christe Martino stated they
Councilmember Durbala asked if there
Mr.Christe Martino stated there
would be.
Councilmember Durbala asked if they
would have door people,bouncers and security.
Mr.Christe Martino stated they
would.
Vice Mayor Surra asked when the last
time was that he or Mr.Chapman had a driving while under the influence charge
against them.
Mr.Christe Martino stated the last
time he was charged was in 1994,but he could not speak for Mr.Chapman.
the same question.
charge last year.
going to own a bar.
correct.
Vice Mayor Surra asked Mr.Chapman
Mr.Glen Chapman stated he had a
Vice Mayor Surra asked if he was
Mr.Glen Chapman stated that was
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 A NEW LICENSE,CORPORATION,SERIES 12 LIQUOR LICENSE SUBMITTED
FOR NASHVILLE GRILLE BE RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL TO THE ARIZONA STATE
DEPARTMENT OF LIQUOR LICENSES AND CONTROL.
Councilmember Insalaco SECONDED THE
MOTION.
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VOTE:6-1 (Vice Mayor Surra voted in opposition.)
The motion carried.
PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO.1103/REZONING CASE
BY YOUNG/ORLICH
)Associate Planner Rudy Esquivias
briefed the council on the item.This is to rezone from CR-3,single family
homes with 7,000 sq.ft.lots,to CR-4/PD,requesting townhouses as a
conditional use in a planned development zone.This is a request for a 30
townhouse subdivision.There were two concept plans submitted;the alternate
plan called for the abandonment of Lawther,giving the applicant more
townhouses while at the same time trying to give a better design and create
less of an impact on the surrounding neighborhoods.The neighbors are
concerned about the abandonment of Lawther.The Planning and Zoning
Commission recommended Option 1,which leaves Lawther a through street.A
third option was submitted at an additional Planning and Zoning hearing,which
has Lawther as a through street;it limits the townhouses to 30,and it clears
up a problem of fire truck maneuverability.This option creates larger lots
and more open spaces the way it is designed.The Planning and Zoning
Commission recommended Option 3 unanimously after the second hearing.They
recommended a block wall on Broadway except for the center area view fence.
The applicant recommends a combination of wrought iron and masonry along
Delaware,and it allows for in -fencing in the development.They will have
desert type landscaping,with grassy areas in the common areas.The general
style will be Santa Fe/Pueblo.A total of 7 valid protest petitions have been
received from the Paradise Mobile Home Park;this makes up more than 20% of
the surrounding land area so a 3/4 vote of the council will be required for
passage.
Vice Mayor Surra asked what the
reasons were for the protests.
Associate Planner Rudy Esquivias
stated the protests were for the abandonment of surface streets,the
development of multi -level construction and the rezoning that would allow such
options.No streets are being abandoned,i t is single story,and this is a
planned development.Other protests concerned changing the zoning,Lawther
street,overpopulation and congestion and no definite preliminary plat.He
suggested there may be a need for more traffic control devices in the area.
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The applicant will be required to improve the half streets on all four sides.
The applicant is requesting some deviations as there are no zoning districts
in the zoning ordinance that address townhouses.All townhouses are by
planned development and are tailor-made projects.
Councilmember Urich asked if there
are many townhouses within the city limits.
Associate Planner Rudy Esquivias
stated there are only two others that he is aware of.
Councilmember Insalaco commented it
appeared the applicant had met everything the city is requiring him to do.He
asked if anything else could go in there commercially along Broadway.
Associate Planner Rudy Esquivias
stated the current general plan calls for medium density residential on this
property.
Councilmember Insalaco commented he
is not really changing anything from the general plan.
Associate Planner Rudy Esquivias
stated he is no longer asking for a general plan amendment.
Councilmember Insalaco commented he
is utilizing the property the way it is supposed to be utilized.
Associate Planner Rudy Esquivias
stated it is unclear what it was originally meant for.It shows up on the
Apache Villa plat but it is designated as not a part of the subdivision.He
cannot find anything on the Apache Villa plat that designates what this area
was intended to be used for.This is zoned for single family residential,but
the proposed rezoning would be within the general plan allowance.
Councilmember Urich asked if any of
the neighbors in the area attempted to buy the property.
Associate Planner Rudy Esquivias
stated he was unaware of any.
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Councilmember Eck asked if Option 3
addressed the majority of the protests against the development.
Associate Planner Rudy Esquivias
stated there were questions about age restrictions and the impact on the
streets at the public hearings.It does answer the big question about
Lawther,and the impact is internal to the development.
Vice Mayor Surra asked if the
buildings along Lawther would be facing Lawther.
Associate Planner Rudy Esquivias
stated the driveways are along Lawther.
Vice Mayor Surra commented they
would be getting away from the totally walled in look.
Associate Planner Rudy Esquivias
stated that is correct.There would be fencing only along Delaware and
Broadway,the other two sides would be open.
Councilmember Insalaco commented he
liked that,and other councilmembers agreed.
Mayor Coleman requested the
applicant address the council.
Mr.Sam Orlich,3411 N.Kachina
Lane,Scottsdale,addressed the council.He commented they have had numerous
discussions with staff and the fire district to alleviate any concerns raised
over the past meetings.He believes they have met them all.This will be an
adobe or southwest architecture,with a native american architect.The
subdivision will be called Apache Dreams and there will be a dream catcher on
the front of each townhouse.They will all have at least two bedrooms,and
they are trying to attract young professionals,the empty nesters and the
retirees.It is not designed for families.It is not age restricted.
Councilmember Urich asked if any of
the neighbors had attempted to buy the property from him.
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Mr.Sam Orlich stated they had not.
Councilmember Durbala asked if the
police department had reviewed the property for any problems.
Chief Robert Warner stated they had
done their standard analysis for crime prevention through environmental
planning and no deficiencies were noted.
Mayor Coleman opened the public
hearing on this item.
Mr.Elliott Fisher,547 E.Quail,
Apache Junction,addressed the council.He commented this is the first thing
he has seen since he started coming that has approached every issue he has
discussed.There will finally be some options.He recommended approval and
would like to see more of these developments.However,he believes the price
range may be a little upscale for what he was pushing for.
Mrs.Midge Conway,902 S.Ocotillo,
Apache Junction,questioned whether similar projects would have the same
demands put upon them.She does believe they are changing the zoning.She
likes what they are showing,but she is concerned that it may not look that
way upon completion.
Mayor Coleman stated there is no
change in density.
Associate Planner Rudy Esquivias
stated there is no change in the general plan,but there is a change in
zoning.
Vice Mayor Surra commented the
conceptual plan before them is not a plat;it still has to go through the
preliminary plat and final plat.At that time the council will make sure that
all of the things that they want are in there before they are allowed to
build.
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Mrs.Midge Conway commented she was
concerned that there would be changes.
Vice Mayor Surra commented this is
being changed to a planned development which gives the council control over
what can happen.
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
ORDINANCE NO.1103 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 Durbala MOVED THAT
ORDINANCE NO.1103,AS READ BY THE CITY CLERK,BE APPROVED AND ADOPTED.
Councilmember Dietz SECONDED THE
MOTION.
VOTE:Unanimous.
The motion carried.
Mayor Coleman called for a ten
minute break.
Mayor Coleman reconvened the
meeting.
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PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO.1100/ESTABLISHING
SPEED LIMITS ON MOUNTAIN VIEW ROAD,JACOB
WALTZ STREET,LOST DUTCHMAN BOULEVARD,
DELAWARE DRIVE AND 16TH AVENUE
)City Engineer Paul Stears briefed
the council on the item.Currently Jacob Waltz and Mountain View are posted
at 40 mph.For safety reasons and for dust control,those should be posted at
25 mph,as stated in the air quality plan.There is a portion of Lost
Dutchman that should be posted at 35 mph as the road now goes from 50 mph to
45 mph to 25 mph;this will make it a smoother transition.He would like to
establish a speed limit of 30 mph from 16th Avenue to Southern on Delaware.
It is currently unposted so it is 25 mph.Delaware between 16th Avenue and
Broadway is very narrow and it is currently posted at 30 mph;he would like to
lower it to 25 mph there.He would like to change the speed limit on Delaware
between Broadway and Apache Trail from 35 mph to 30 mph.Sixteenth Avenue
from Delaware to Ironwood is currently posted at 25 mph;i t is a four -lane
road and should be 35 mph.Sixteenth Avenue from Royal Palm to approximately
Plaza is currently posted at 35 mph;it should be lowered to 30 mph.
Mayor Coleman asked if traffic
studies are still being performed on the average speed being driven.
City Engineer Paul Stears stated
they can do that,but he feels these speeds are appropriate.
Councilmember Dietz asked if it
would make more sense to continue the speed limit on 16th Avenue to San Marcos
instead of stopping it at Plaza.
City Engineer Paul Stears commented
there is a transition here of going from 2 -lane with a dedicated left turn
lane to 4 lanes.The roadway can handle the higher speed limit there.
Councilmember Durbala commented he
did not like going from 30 mph to 25 mph to 30 mph on Delaware Drive.He
suggested keeping the speed limit either at 25 mph or 30 mph.
Vice Mayor Surra commented it looks
like a speed trap.
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Councilmember Insalaco agreed that
it should all be one speed.
Vice Mayor Surra agreed also.She
commented these speed limits would really throw her.
Councilmember Durbala commented he
would like to see one consistent speed all the way down.
Councilmember Dietz added it is
mostly residential.
City Engineer Paul Stears stated the
sections are approximately a half mile long,with signals and stop signs along
the way.There already is a transition from each one.
Councilmember Durbala commented he
would still like to see it all one speed.
Councilmember Urich asked if it
would be posted that it is 25 mph,as normally 25 mph is not posted.
City Engineer Paul Stears stated it
would be posted.
Councilmember Insalaco asked the
opinion of the police department.
Chief Robert Warner stated the
research of the traffic division concurred with the initial recommendation.
He added one of his motorcycle officers was in attendance and suggested they
get his opinion.
Officer Norm Shafer stated he
believed it should be the same speed the entire length.He added the road is
narrow between Broadway and 16th Avenue,which has a lot of traffic,including
a lot of pedestrian traffic.He recommended it be 25 mph.
Mayor Coleman opened the public
hearing on the item.
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Mr.Ed Riesen,the president of
Apache Villa,addressed the council.He lives on Delaware between 16th and
Broadway,and he would be very concerned about any raise in the speed limit.
He estimates the average speed of drivers to be 40 to 45 mph.He is even
concerned about it being 30 mph,and he would prefer to have it 25 mph.He
suggested moving or covering the culvert for safety reasons.
Mr.Elliott Fisher,547 E.Quail,
Apache Junction,addressed the council.He asked if photo radar would be
next.
Mayor Coleman asked Mr.Fisher to
stay on the agenda item.
Mr.Elliott Fisher stated it is all
relevant.This will have to be enforced,and his association has creative
ways to deal with enforcement.Generally he is against lowering speed limits
unless there have been accidents.He does not see any figures here.He
commented that traffic tickets hurt people as it costs them money.He
believes this is serious and there needs to be a reason for it.
Councilmember Eck asked him if he
was asking the council to increase the speed so people will not get tickets.
Mr.Elliott Fisher stated there is
no evidence showing this speed limit should be lowered.He is all for safety,
but there has to be a reason to lower it.These will have to be enforced and
there will be an outcry from the public that no one is following the speed
limits once they are dropped.He has some ideas,but recently when his ideas
have appeared in the paper he has been accused of being confused.
Mr.Stan Jenkins,5232 E.Dolphin,
Mesa,addressed the council regarding Mountain View Road surfacing.
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.
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would like
Currently,
setting up
people are
this would
Councilmember Insalaco stated he
to go with the 25 mph on Delaware recommendation of Officer Shafer.
he believes at least half of the motorists are going 50 to 55 mph.
Councilmember Durbala suggested
the speed monitor trailer before changing the speed limit.If
going 45 to 50 mph,this might need to be adjusted.He asked if
eventually be 4 lanes down to Southern.
stated it would be at some point.
would happen.
Public Works Director Doug Dobson
Vice Mayor Surra asked when that
Public Works Director Doug Dobson
stated it would not be within the next 3 to 5 years.
Vice Mayor Surra stated the people
walking along the road could have quite a few accidents there in the meantime.
Councilmember Durbala stated he sees
many kids walking in the street along Winchester as there are no sidewalks,
and the speed limit there is 35 mph.These are children,not adults.
Vice Mayor Surra stated they have
good peripheral vision.Older adults do not.
Mayor Coleman commented all the bus
stops are on Winchester.
Councilmember Urich stated she uses
the route frequently and she can see the problem.A number of them use canes.
She asked what the speed limit is on Delaware from Southern to the Trail.
City Engineer Paul Stears stated it
is 35 mph from the Trail to Broadway,from Broadway to 16th Avenue i t is 30
mph,and it is unmarked from 16th Avenue to Southern so it is 25 mph.
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Councilmember Urich stated she would
like to see the entire length 25 mph.
Councilmember Eck stated the section
north of 16th Avenue is ideal for the ordinance they passed for traffic
calming.This area may need a speed bump,if the residents want to request
one.
City Attorney Joel Stern stated that
needs to come up through the Public Works Department.If speed bumps are an
issue,a direction to staff should be done.
Public Works Director Doug Dobson
stated it can only be in subdivisions.
City Attorney Joel Stern stated
speed bumps would not apply to Delaware.
Councilmember Dietz commented he
lives off 16th Avenue and Delaware and he drives it several times a day and he
has never seen anyone going 50 mph,but they do speed and he would like to see
it 25 mph the entire length.
Mayor Coleman commented he would
like to see it at 25 mph.He closed the discussion and called for a motion.
Councilmember Urich MOVED THAT
ORDINANCE NO.1100 BE READ BY TITLE ONLY WITH THE EMERGENCY CLAUSE AND THE
READING OF THE ENTIRE ORDINANCE BE WAIVED.
Councilmember Insalaco SECONDED THE
MOTION.
VOTE:Unanimous.
The motion carried.
City Clerk Kathleen Connelly read
the ordinance by title only with the emergency clause.
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Councilmember Urich MOVED THAT
ORDINANCE NO.1100,AS READ BY THE CITY CLERK,BE APPROVED AND ADOPTED WITH
THE FOLLOWING AMENDMENTS:PAGE 2 OF 3 OF ORDINANCE NO.1100,DELETE "DELAWARE
DRIVE" AND SUBSTITUTE ALL REFERENCES TO DELAWARE DRIVE,AND SUBSTITUTE
"DELAWARE DRIVE FROM APACHE TRAIL TO SOUTHERN AVENUE,25 MILES PER HOUR".
Councilmember Insalaco SECONDED THE
MOTION.
VOTE:6-1 (Councilmember Durbala voted in opposition.)
The motion carried.
PROPOSED RESOLUTION NO.99-53/GENERAL PLAN
AMENDMENT GPA-99-01,PROPOSED ORDINANCE
NO.1102/REZONING CASE BY LARRY AND
GERALDINE ZIRKLE
)Associate Planner Paul Michaud
briefed the council on the item.The applicant is requesting a general plan
amendment from medium density to medium density with manufactured home
overlay,and to rezone the property from CR-3 medium density residential to
CR-3/MH.The applicant wishes to replace the existing mobile home with a
newer manufactured home.This property can only have one dwelling unit on it
due to the lot size.The property currently has a mobile home with a detached
garage on it.The property is within 200 feet of the sewer main so the
council could require the applicant to connect up with the sewer.If the
newer manufactured home is large enough,it will require sewer hook up.The
existing plan to the proposed plan will provide the property with the same
dwelling choice as the rest of the lots in the subdivision.The existing
mobile home has a setback problem as it exists today.The Planning and Zoning
Commission unanimously recommended approval for both the general plan
amendment and the rezoning with two stipulations.
Mayor Coleman commented they are
only trying to upgrade the existing mobile home with a newer manufactured
home.
Councilmember Urich commented they
want to replace it with a 1999 model to accommodate Mr.Zirkle's mother.
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Mayor Coleman requested the
applicant address the council.
Mr.Larry Zirkle,1110 W.Roosevelt,
stated he would follow whatever rules and regulations the council recommends.
would hook up to the sewer system.
necessary.
old trailer is going.
trading it in.
Councilmember Durbala asked if he
Mr.Larry Zirkle stated he would if
Councilmember Eck asked where the
Mr.Larry Zirkle stated he is
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 was general discussion as to
whether this property qualified for an exemption on the impact fees and
whether they would be required to hook up to the sewer system.
Mayor Coleman closed the discussion
and called for a motion.
Councilmember Dietz MOVED THAT
RESOLUTION NO.99-53,A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA,APPROVING GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT GPA-99-01,A
REQUEST TO REDESIGNATE AN 11,776 NET SQUARE -FOOT PROPERTY,LOCATED
APPROXIMATELY 105 FEET WEST OF THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF N.THUNDERBIRD DRIVE
AND W.ROOSEVELT STREET,FROM MD (MEDIUM DENSITY)TO MD/MHO (MEDIUM DENSITY
WITH A MANUFACTURED HOME OVERLAY/1 TO 6 DWELLING UNITS PER ACRE)BE APPROVED.
Councilmember Urich SECONDED THE
MOTION.
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VOTE:Unanimous.
The motion carried.
Councilmember Dietz MOVED THAT
ORDINANCE NO.1102 BE READ BY TITLE ONLY AND THE READING OF THE ENTIRE
ORDINANCE BE WAIVED.
Councilmember Urich SECONDED THE
MOTION.
VOTE:Unanimous.
The motion carried.
City Clerk Kathleen Connelly read
the ordinance by title only.
Councilmember Dietz MOVED THAT
ORDINANCE NO.1102,AS READ BY THE CITY CLERK,BE APPROVED.
Councilmember Insalaco SECONDED THE
MOTION.
Councilmember Durbala asked if they
were adding an amendment to require sewer hook up.He would like to have it
in there to make sure there is no problem.He would like to make an amendment
to that effect.
City Attorney Joel Stern commented
he would advise against that.He asked what the councilmember wanted to do
with it.
Councilmember Durbala commented he
wants to make sure that the applicant has to hook up to the sewer system.
City Attorney Joel Stern asked if
the applicant was agreeable to it.
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Councilmember Durbala stated the
applicant is agreeable to it.He would like to add that to the motion.
City Clerk Kathleen Connelly stated
there is a motion on the floor.It can either be withdrawn or someone else
can include his amendment or make an amendment.
Councilmember Dietz MOVED TO INCLUDE
THE AMENDMENT.
City Clerk Kathleen Connelly stated
they would have to ADD A THIRD STIPULATION REQUIRING HOOK UP TO THE SEWER.
City Attorney Joel Stern stated they
would have to add that IT MUST BE TO SUPERSTITION MOUNTAIN COMMUNITY
FACILITIES DISTRICT NO.1.
Councilmember Dietz MOVED AND
AMENDED AS SO STATED.
Councilmember Insalaco SECONDED THE
MOTION.
VOTE:Unanimous.
The motion carried.
PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO.1098/REZONING
REQUEST BY BRENT LEPPER FROM GR TO CR-3/MH)
)Associate Planner Paul Michaud
briefed the council on the item.The property is at the southeast corner of
Tepee and Desert View.The request is from general rural to CR-3/MH to allow
the applicant to split the property into two lots.The property currently has
3 lawful noncompliant structures on it.There are 1964 and 1972 mobile homes
joined together on the south half of the property.One of these must be
removed and the remaining must be brought up to Uniform Building Code
standards.There are two nonconforming sheds that are located on Tepee
Street;they need to be located in the side or rear yard.The property has a
6'high chain link fence surrounding it;the front yard can be no more than
4'6".There is also a detached garage on the very southern portion of the
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property.This has no setback problems.The Planning and Zoning Commission
final recommendation had the standard stipulations and included the relocation
of the two sheds before the property owner could submit for the land split,
the fencing must comply with the zoning ordinance,and that the two mobile
homes must be removed from the property within 24 months of the date of city
council approval or before final inspection of the proposed dwelling on the
northern lot.The Planning and Zoning Commission voted 4-2 for approval:the
dissenting votes wanted the mobile homes immediately removed contingent upon
the sale of the southern half.
Mayor Coleman requested the
applicant address the council.
Mr.Brent Lepper,2575 W.Tepee,
Apache Junction,addressed the council.He commented he would like to put a
manufactured home on the north lot.
Councilmember Insalaco asked if this
would be a new home.
Mr.Brent Lepper stated it will be a
1986 or newer model.
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.
Councilmember Urich asked if it was
known when the southern portion of the lot would be sold.
Ms.Julia Alvarado,2575 W.Tepee,
Apache Junction,stated some people put some money down to hold the property.
It has to be rezoned,have a new water meter put in on the back half,and have
an address before it can be sold.
Councilmember Urich asked if the
council would be amenable to making the removal of the nonconforming mobiles
contingent upon the sale of the southern portion of the property.
Councilmember Eck agreed.
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Mr.Brent Lepper stated he will need
at least 120 days following the sale of the property to move out.
Councilmember Urich stated she is
concerned about the people who live on the southern portion at this time.
Vice Mayor Surra commented that he
does.
Councilmember Urich commented she
thought that both of them lived there.She asked if both of them would be
moving to the northern portion.
Ms.Julia Alvarado stated they would
be moving there.
There was general discussion about
giving them 120 days to move out following the sale of the southern portion.
Vice Mayor Surra asked what
buildings would be going and which would be staying.
Associate Planner Paul Michaud
stated the detached garage is staying,but they have plans to demolish it.
Vice Mayor Surra asked if it was in
the correct place if the frontage becomes Desert View.
Associate Planner Paul Michaud
stated it would be.The joined mobile homes will go.The two sheds will have
to be relocated,removed or destroyed.
Vice Mayor Surra commented those
sheds are not supposed to be there now,and then asked why the city is waiting
for them to be removed.
Associate Planner Paul Michaud
stated the ordinance states they have to be relocated before the properties
are split,but i t is up to the council as to the effective date.
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Councilmember Durbala asked if they
are supposed to remove the sheds once the ordinance is approved.
Associate Planner Paul Michaud
stated not the way the ordinance is drafted right now.
Councilmember Durbala commented the
city needs to work with people sometimes.He asked how much time they would
need to remove the buildings.
would only have to be moved six inches.
shed it is.
wood -sided,dry wall shed.
floor it has.
rocks.
Mr.Brent Lepper stated the one shed
Councilmember Eck asked what kind of
Mr.Brent Lepper stated i t is a
Councilmember Eck asked what kind of
Ms.Alvarado stated the floor is
Vice Mayor Surra commented they
would have to move it 6"if they used Desert View as their front.If Tepee
remains the front,then the shed would be nonconforming.
Associate Planner Paul Michaud
stated it could still be in their side yard if the home were set 20'from the
property line,as the shed is 56'from Tepee.
Councilmember Dietz asked about the
other shed.
Associate Planner Paul Michaud
stated the other shed would have to be removed.
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Councilmember Durbala commented he
would not be able to have it on the property at all.
Mr.Brent Lepper stated he could if
he moved it.
There was general discussion as to
where the second shed would have to be moved and the permitting process.
Vice Mayor Surra stated he is
supposed to vacate upon 120 days of the sale of the southern portion.He
should have a home up there at that time.
Mr.Brent Lepper stated he might not
move there right away;he might move elsewhere,like an apartment.
Vice Mayor Surra stated that would
alter her vote,as he really does not have any firm plans.
Mr.Brent Lepper stated he has
plans,but they may not come to fruition in 120 days.
Vice Mayor Surra commented it could
even be 2 to 5 years from now.
Councilmember Durbala stated if it
was more than 2 years the land split would revert back.
Vice Mayor Surra stated he has to
move the sheds in two years,not just put a mobile home on it.They are not
in compliance now,she did not see why she should wait another 2 years.
Councilmember Urich asked if Mr.
Lepper's father was the owner who put the buildings on the property,and he
and the other heirs had inherited this upon his death.
Mr.Brent Lepper stated that was
correct.
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not put any of the sheds up himself.
one-up that is 6"off.
was only 6"off in his estimate.
in the front,not the back.
Councilmember Urich commented he had
Mr.Brent Lepper stated he did put
Councilmember Durbala commented he
Vice Mayor Surra commented he put it
Councilmember Durbala stated at one
time it was the back,and he could not see arguing over 6 inches.
Councilmember Urich commented she
drove over there yesterday and found the arrangement interesting.
Associate Planner Paul Michaud asked
the city attorney if the city only wanted 33'dedicated on the north and west.
City Attorney Joel Stern stated that
was correct.
Mayor Coleman closed the discussion
and called for a motion.
Councilmember Durbala MOVED THAT
ORDINANCE NO.1098 BE READ BY TITLE ONLY AND THE READING OF THE ENTIRE
ORDINANCE BE WAIVED.
Councilmember Insalaco SECONDED THE
MOTION.
VOTE:Unanimous.
The motion carried.
City Clerk Kathleen Connelly read
the ordinance by title only.
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Councilmember Durbala MOVED THAT
ORDINANCE NO.1098,AS READ BY THE CITY CLERK,BE APPROVED AND ADOPTED.
MOTION.
any amendments.
not.
Councilmember Insalaco SECONDED THE
Vice Mayor Surra asked if he wanted
Councilmember Durbala stated he did
Councilmember Urich MOVED TO AMEND
THE ORDINANCE,PAGE 2 OF 3,PARAGRAPH 6,THE EXISTING,CONNECTED NONCONFORMING
MOBILE HOMES ON THE PROPERTY INDICATED ON THE SITE PLAN ON FILE WITH THE
PLANNING DIVISION OF THE APACHE JUNCTION DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT,IN
CASE FILE PZ-99-09,REMOVE THE LAWFUL NONCONFORMING MOBILE HOME CONTINGENT ON
THE SALE OF THE SOUTHERN PORTION OF THE PROPERTY.
Councilmember Eck MOVED TO ADD MUST
BE REMOVED WITHIN 120 DAYS FROM THE SALE OF THE PROPERTY.
addition to her motion to amend.
Councilmember Urich accepted the
Councilmember Eck SECONDED THE
AMENDMENT.
VOTE ON THE AMENDMENT:6-1 (Councilmember Durbala voted in opposition.)
The motion carried.
VOTE ON THE MAIN MOTION:Unanimous.
The motion carried.
OLD BUSINESS.
None.
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NEW BUSINESS.
None.
COUNCIL DIRECTION TO STAFF ON PROPOSED LEGISLATION OR ACTION
DIRECTION TO STAFF ON POLICY FOR
IMPLEMENTATION OF BUDGET -APPROVED
INCENTIVE PROGRAM FOR EMPLOYEES AT
TOP OF RANGE )
)Councilmember Insalaco stated this
had been talked about in June.He would like to give DIRECTION TO STAFF TO
GIVE ALL THE TOP OF RANGE EMPLOYEES A CLEAR $1,000 BONUS WHO HAVE RECEIVED A
3%,4% OR 5% ON THEIR EVALUATION.
Vice Mayor Surra commented her
original proposition stated they had to have a rating of above standard.A
rating of 3 is not above standard;it now meets expectations.This bonus
should be for those rated a 4 or a 5.
agree.
believed it was 3% out of the 5.
not agree with that direction.
Councilmember Insalaco did not
Councilmember Durbala stated he
Vice Mayor Surra commented she could
City Attorney Joel Stern stated the
4 and 5 ratings deal with "far exceeds standards".
that comment.
exceed standard.
Councilmember Durbala agreed with
Vice Mayor Surra commented they
City Attorney Joel Stern commented
he believes it means "far exceeds standards".
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proposed it be either a 4 or
to bring that back in a hard
seen this in writing;she is
The employee should not just
expectations in order to get
quite nicely for doing their
their range.
Vice Mayor Surra commented she had
a 5.She would like the direction to staff to be
,written proposal or policy.The council has not
not certain council is clear on the proposal.
meet standards,they have to exceed standard
the bonus.The employees are already being paid
regular job,as they are already at the top of
Councilmember Durbala stated they
are at the top of their range because they have been there long enough
regarding the time factor.
Vice Mayor Surra stated some of the
people got to the top of the range because of merit.
Councilmember Durbala stated some of
them did not get their merit along the way.
Vice Mayor Surra commented she would
like to see something in writing now.It has only been verbalized thus far.
Mayor Coleman suggested having Sue
Stalcup develop a policy for implementation of the incentive program.
Councilmember Urich stated she would
like to see something in writing.
Mayor Coleman stated she could work
on it,bring it back to council and then it could be made retroactive to July
1.
Vice Mayor Surra asked if that would
be for performance evaluations due after July 1.
City Clerk Kathleen Connelly
commented there was a motion on the floor without a second.
Councilmember Durbala SECONDED THE
MOTION.
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Mayor Coleman commented he did not
call for a motion.Therefore,he stated there was no motion on the floor.He
asked for any other discussion.
Vice Mayor Surra commented she would
like to see a policy developed and returned to council to be retroactive to
July 1,also.
Councilmember Durbala stated he
would like to see it come back with 3%included.
Councilmember Urich commented she
would like to see it come back in writing and decide the qualifying ratings at
that point.
Councilmember Eck asked if
Councilmember Durbala meant 3 when the maximum was 4.
Councilmember Durbala stated he
meant with the maximum rating going to 5.That is what they had talked about
then.
Vice Mayor Surra disagreed.
Mayor Coleman asked if a 3 is meets
expectations.
There was general discussion as to
the intent of the 3 rating.The 3 rating is standard performance under the
new system.
Councilmember Urich commented she
would like to see what each rating,1 through 5,stands for.
Vice Mayor Surra reiterated that her
proposal was for those people who were exhibiting above standard performance.
Councilmember Durbala proposed
bringing them both back.
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Vice Mayor Surra suggested Sue
Stalcup may have a middle of the road proposal.
Councilmember Durbala asked that Sue
Stalcup come back with criteria as to what each rating is.
Councilmember Urich requested to
know the number of people that fall into each of those ratings.
Mayor Coleman called for a motion.
City Clerk Kathleen Connelly stated
there already was a motion on the floor with a second;the motion from
Councilmember Insalaco with the second by Councilmember Durbala.
Councilmember Insalaco repeated his
motion TO DIRECT STAFF THAT THESE PEOPLE WHO ARE AT THE TOP OF THEIR SALARY
RECEIVE A $1,000 BONUS WITH 3% OR ABOVE,WITH NO DECREASE,IN FULL.THEY GET
$1,000.
Mayor Coleman offered a substitute
motion.He MOVED TO GIVE DIRECTION TO STAFF,TO OUR HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR,
TO DEVELOP A POLICY FOR IMPLEMENTING THE BUDGET -APPROVED INCENTIVE PROGRAM FOR
EMPLOYEES FOR AT THE TOP OF THE RANGE,AND TO BRING THAT BACK TO US FOR
CONSIDERATION.
Councilmember Urich SECONDED THE
MOTION.
Councilmember Durbala asked if he
was going to add having the criteria from 1% to 5% put in there.
City Manager Curtis Shook stated it
would be included as a matter of course.
Councilmember Durbala commented he
wanted to make sure it was included because sometimes things do not always
come back the same way.
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Councilmember Urich SECONDED THE
SUBSTITUTE MOTION.
Councilmember Durbala MOVED THAT
THEY COME BACK WITH THE CRITERIAS FOR THE 1,2,3,4,AND 5%.
City Clerk Kathleen Connelly asked
which motion he was amending.
Councilmember Durbala stated he had
offered a substitute motion.
Mayor Coleman asked for a second for
the amendment.The amendment died for lack of a second as the majority of
council believed it would be included in the information.He then called for
a vote on the substitute motion.
VOTE:5-2 (Councilmembers Insalaco and Durbala voted in opposition.)
The motion carried.
Mayor Coleman requested the original
motion be read back by the city clerk.
City Clerk Kathleen Connelly read
the motion THAT DIRECTION BE GIVEN TO STAFF TO IMPLEMENT A PROGRAM SO THAT
PEOPLE AT THE TOP OF RANGE RECEIVE A BONUS OF $1,000 CLEAR IF THEY ACHIEVE 3,
4,5%.
Mayor Coleman commented i t is not a
whole lot different from his motion.
VOTE:4-3 (Mayor Coleman,Vice Mayor Surra and Councilmember Urich voted in
opposition.)
The motion carried.
Vice Mayor Surra commented the
motions were in conflict.Both cannot be asked as they do not work together.
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Councilmember Urich agreed.
Vice Mayor Surra commented the one
motion states to implement something that is not in existence.
how it was passed.
thought that is what i t is supposed to do.
report can address both issues.
Councilmember Durbala stated that is
Councilmember Dietz commented he
City Attorney Joel Stern stated the
Councilmember Eck commented if they
knew something was coming on the next agenda from human resources they could
probably talk about how long a time frame.
Councilmember Urich suggested asking
Sue Stalcup.
Councilmember Eck asked Sue Stalcup
what kind of time frame she would need to have the report with all the
necessary criteria,and if she could have it finished by October 5.
Human Resources Manager Sue Stalcup
stated she could.
There was general discussion as to
the first agenda it could be readied by.It was suggested the report be ready
by the second work session in October.
Councilmember Eck commented they
could pass i t in October and everything could be retroactive.
Vice Mayor Surra commented it does
not have to be retroactive as they only get it once.It is just for anyone
who gets their evaluations from July 1 on.
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Councilmember Eck stated that is
what he is saying.
Vice Mayor Surra commented the money
does not make any difference.
Councilmember Eck commented it does
if something is passed in October and an employee gets a review in September
and it is not retroactive to July 1.
Vice Mayor Surra stated they have
already said that this is part of the salary improvement plan which went into
effect July 1.
City Clerk Kathleen Connelly asked
if there was a deadline on either of the motions passed.If not,the door is
left open to bring something back.
City Attorney Joel Stern stated
there was no direction to bring it back by a certain date.
City Clerk Kathleen Connelly stated
the other motion was simply to implement.
Councilmember Dietz commented it
would be implemented when it was brought back.
City Attorney Joel Stern commented
there is no time limit.Several councilmembers have stated they would like to
see it brought back in two weeks,but he did not hear a specific time.They
can direct staff to do that,but they will need another motion to do so.
There was a general discussion on a
specific time for the information to be brought back.
Councilmember Dietz MOVED FOR A TIME
FRAME FOR THE DIRECTION GIVEN TO STAFF TO BRING BACK THE INFORMATION ON THE
SECOND WORK SESSION IN OCTOBER,WITH THE PROCEDURES AND POLICIES,FOR BOTH
MOTIONS.
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Councilmember Durbala SECONDED THE
MOTION.
NOTE:A roll call vote was never done for this motion.
Councilmember Eck commented it did
not matter,as it would be done anyway.
Vice Mayor Surra commented it makes
a big deal because one says implement and the other says to bring a policy on
a program.They are totally in conflict.
Councilmember Eck stated there were
two motions.The first motion oversees the second motion.
Mayor Coleman commented he thought
when you offered a substitute motion it actually substituted for the first
motion,and that there would not be a vote on the first motion.
City Clerk Kathleen Connelly stated
the first motion takes priority.
Councilmember Insalaco asked where
they now stand.
Councilmember Durbala stated they
implement the program and have the human resources manager bring back the
information.
Vice Mayor Surra stated the problem
is they do not have a program and you do not have an agreement on the policy.
Councilmember Dietz commented they
have asked for the policy to be brought back to council in the second motion.
Vice Mayor Surra commented a
percentage of 3,4 or 5 was listed in the first motion which has not been
agreed upon by everyone.
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Councilmember Durbala commented the
motion passed.
Vice Mayor Surra commented they have
asked for a policy to be written so it can be clarified.
Councilmember Durbala commented that
was not asked for in the first motion.
Vice Mayor Surra commented it was in
the second motion which he also agreed upon,and was passed.
voted against that second motion.
motion was
Councilmember Durbala commented he
Councilmember Eck asked if the first
the mayor's motion and the second was Councilmember Insalaco's.
Councilmember Durbala stated the
first was Councilmember Insalaco's,the second was the mayor's.
they bring
motion was
the second
City Attorney Joel Stern suggested
back both motions with the written policy.
Councilmember Dietz commented his
to bring back the information from both of the previous motions on
work session in October.
Vice Mayor Surra stated it already
says you are going to pay at 3 percent.
Councilmembers Durbala and Insalaco
agreed.
Vice Mayor Surra stated the second
motion was to look at other options.She questioned why they should look at
other options if they have already passed the 3 percent.
Councilmember Dietz reminded them
they have a motion and a second.
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City Clerk Kathleen Connelly
commented this may not be a proper motion.
There was discussion as to whether
this was a proper motion and Robert's Rules of Order.City Attorney Joel
Stern suggested a ten minute break to research the question.
Mayor Coleman called for a ten
minute break.
Mayor Coleman reconvened the
meeting.
City Attorney Joel Stern stated he
has different versions of Robert's Rules.The code does not say which version
to use.The city clerk has three different versions.The different versions
contradict each other as to which of the first two motions would take
precedence.If the language is changed from the first motion,it cannot be
called a substitute motion.
Mayor Coleman commented he did not
really change the language.
City Attorney Joel Stern stated he
changed the subject.One was implementation,the other was to bring back
research.He suggested both parties agree to withdraw their motions and start
with a new motion,as they now have conflicting motions.
Assistant City Manager George
Hoffman asked if they could withdraw a motion after it had been voted upon.
City Attorney Joel Stern stated they
could.The motions should be withdrawn,there should be a discussion on the
motions,and then a new motion should be called for.
Mayor Coleman stated he would
withdraw his motion if Councilmember Insalaco would withdraw his.He then
withdrew his motion.
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Councilmember Insalaco would not
withdraw his motion.
City Attorney Joel Stern stated they
had two conflicting motions,with one calling for implementation and the other
for research on the issue.What would happen is one policy would get
implemented and then council would have research on the issue.He is not sure
council would wish to do that;he is unsure if council would want to vote on
it again when i t is brought back.There would be a conflict in the policy.
Mayor Coleman again stated he would
withdraw his motion.
City Attorney Joel Stern stated they
could make a motion to table the issue or continue the discussion on the
motions passed.
Councilmember Durbala asked what
would be tabled if only one motion is withdrawn.
City Attorney Joel Stern stated they
may want to discuss implementation versus information and then vote on the
actual policy.Vice Mayor Surra wanted to see the policy before it was
actually voted upon.
Vice Mayor Surra commented she
wanted to see it because it did not sound the same as what she believed the
previous discussions had led to.There are apparently some misunderstandings
as far as what they are actually talking about.She does not feel they can
vote on implementation when they are not positive about what they are saying.
It was not clear to her that they were going for 3,4 and 5 after they had
changed what those percentages stood for.She is not certain if everyone on
the council understood that meeting standards would be part of the
implementation of the bonus money.
City Attorney Joel Stern commented
they can direct staff to come back with research and a policy that would be
implemented,and the policy may conflict with that research.
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Councilmember Dietz asked if staff
would be coming back with a policy that would implement it.
Vice Mayor Surra commented the
motion is to implement with specifics for $1,000 clear for anyone who received
a performance rating that would have indicated a 3,4 or 5 percent increase in
pay had they not been at maximum.
City Attorney Joel Stern added that
it would be retroactive to July 1.
Vice Mayor Surra continued,saying
that is what Councilmember Insalaco's motion was.The mayor's motion was for
this to come back in the form of some options,a policy and a way of
implementing the award instead of implementing it at this time.She believes
this is to be a continuing program in the future,and the mayor's motion was
to bring back the kind of information so they could make a decision later
about what they would implement.
Councilmember Urich commented that
was what she understood also.
City Attorney Joel Stern commented
the council could put this back on the agenda in two weeks with a motion for
reconsideration.
Vice Mayor Surra commented that
motion would have to come from someone who voted yes on his motion.
Councilmember Dietz stated he voted
yes on both motions and he was confused as to what was happening.
Councilmember Urich asked if a vote
for reconsideration could be done tonight.
City Attorney
would have to be done at the next council meeting to be
Councilmember
thought a vote for reconsideration could be done at the
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Joel Stern stated it
effective.
Urich commented she
same time and night.
could not have adjourned.
have not adjourned.
depend on whose book you looked at.
Vice Mayor Surra commented they
Councilmember Urich commented they
Councilmember Dietz added it would
City Attorney Joel Stern stated it
was not a public hearing,and he would probably go by his version of Robert's
Rules.
Councilmember Urich believed she was
correct if they had not adjourned.
City Attorney Joel Stern quoted "any
action taken by the city council must be made not later than the second
succeeding official regular meeting of the city council".He would support
that rule if it were being used,and they could probably make that tonight.
Councilmember Durbala commented they
would then have three motions.
City Attorney Joel Stern commented
they would have the motion for reconsideration at the next meeting,and they
would be right back where they are now.
Councilmember Eck asked if they were
still open for discussion.
City Attorney Joel Stern stated the
discussion is still open.
Councilmember Eck asked if they
could change it to be voting on criteria.They should not be picking a
percentage,but a criteria.
Vice Mayor Surra stated that was
correct.
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Councilmember Eck stated he voted
for it the first time because of the way the merit system has been for the
past few years.It has been difficult to get decent merit raises.
just wants to see it in writing.
RECONSIDER.
thought he had already done that.
the motion was.
TO RECONSIDER BOTH MOTIONS.
Councilmember Urich commented she
Councilmember Eck MOVED TO
Councilmember Dietz commented he
City Attorney Joel Stern asked what
Councilmember Dietz stated he MOVED
There was some discussion as to
whether Councilmember Dietz had originally included both motions.
will postpone everything for two weeks.
Councilmember Durbala commented this
Councilmember Eck SECONDED THE
MOTION.
VOTE:6-1 (Councilmember Insalaco voted in opposition.)
The motion carried.
SELECTION OF MEETING DATES.TIMES.LOCATIONS.AND PURPOSES
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,OCTOBER 4,1999,IN THE CITY CONFERENCE CENTER AND CITY COUNCIL
CHAMBERS RESPECTIVELY;AND
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THAT AN EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 6:00 P.M.BE HELD ON TUESDAY,OCTOBER 5,1999,IN
THE CITY CONFERENCE CENTER.
Vice Mayor Surra SECONDED THE
MOTION.
VOTE:Unanimous.
The motion carried.
INFORMATION AND REPORTS
Vice Mayor Surra stated the city did not win anything at the Valley Forward
dinner.She wonders if the city is not presenting their projects effectively.
However,it was a good dinner and she was able to learn about the Rio Solado
project.
Mayor Coleman commented the city was well represented at the League
Conference.They attended many good sessions.
Councilmember Durbala commented the mayor is finally becoming a golfer;he has
won 3 of the last 4 tournaments he has been in.
ADJOURNMENT
)Mayor Coleman adjourned the
meeting at 10:10 p.m.
Consent Agenda Items are as follows:
1.Acceptance of Agenda.
2.Acceptance of Minutes of Special Meeting of August 3,1999.
3.Acceptance of Minutes of Regular Meeting of August 3,1999.
4.Acceptance of Minutes of Regular Meeting of August 17,1999.
5.Approval of Award of Bid for PW 99-23,Preparation of Improvement Plans
for Auto Center Drive (south of US 60)Tomahawk Road to Cactus Road.
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6.Approval of Award of Bid for PW 99-22,vinyl sheeting for signage
purposes.
7.Approval to reject bid for PW 99-25 for miscellaneous concrete work.
8.Approval to reject bid for PW 99-19 for shotcrete and the concrete cut-
off wall at Rock Shadows Drainage Channel,Phase II.
9.Approval to reject bid for PW 99-27 for Phelps Drive sidewalks from
Broadway Avenue to South of Apache Trail.
10.Appointment of Apache Junction police representative to the Public
Safety Personnel Retirement Board.
11.Approval of Intergovernmental Agreement with the Apache Junction Unified
School District No.43 to provide funding for two School Resource
Officers.
ACCEPTED THIS 19TH DAY OF OCTOBER ,1999,BY THE MAYOR AND CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA.
SIGNED AND ATTESTED TO THIS 19TH DAY OF OCTOBER ,1999.
DOUGLAS C9LEMAN
Mayor
ATTEST:
KATHLEEN CONNELLY
City Clerk
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
SEPTEMBER 21,1999
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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 21st day of September,1999.I further certify
that the meeting was duly called and held and that a quorum was present.
Dated this 13th day of October,1999.
KATHLEEN CONNELLY
City Clerk
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
SEPTEMBER 21,1999
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