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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1996-03-19 City Council Regular MinutesCITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MARCH 19,1996 The regular Arizona,was held Chambers pursuant CALL TO ORDER Mayor Coleman called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. INVOCATION Councilmember Durbala gave the Invocation. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Councilmember Surra led the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL meeting of the City Council of the City of Apache Junction, on March 19,1996,at the Apache Junction City Council to the notice required by law. Councilmembers Present:Mayor Coleman Vice Mayor Richmond Councilmember Barker Councilmember Durbala Councilmember Hendricks Councilmember Surra (Councilmember Hagner was absent.) Staff Present: Others Present: City Manager Curtis Shook City Clerk Kathleen Connelly City Attorney Glenn Gimbut Public Safety Director Robert Galloway City Engineer Gordon Grandy Public Works Director Doug Dobson Development Services Director Larry Harmer Planning Manager Jim Nakagawa Parks & Recreation Director Jeff Bell Sandie Smith,Pinal County Supervisor,575 N. Idaho Rd.,Apache Junction Gordon Haack,1695 W.13th Ave.,Apache Junction ACCEPTANCE OF CONSENT AGENDA ) )Councilmember Durbala MOVED THAT THE CONSENT AGENDA BE ACCEPTED AS PRESENTED:AND REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL MARCH 19,1996 PAGE 1 OF 7 THAT WE RECOGNIZE THE OUTSTANDING SERVICE TO THE COMMUNITY BY THE FOLLOWING CITY EMPLOYEES: Officer Graham,Sgt.Steve Greb,Officer Teresa Rogers,Officer Howard Williams,and Officer Brett Jackson. Councilmember Hendricks SECONDED THE MOTION. VOTE:Unanimous. The motion carried. AWARDS,PRESENTATIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS None. CALL TO THE PUBLIC County Supervisor Sandie Smith presented the Council with copies of the Hunt Highway Study,the Pinal County annual report and updated the Council on various County/City issues. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT City Manager Curtis Shook reported that Arizona Parks and Recreation Magazine, Winter of 1996 Edition,Page 14,indicated that City of Apache Junction Parks and Recreation Department was named the Best Small Town Community Parks and Recreation Department for 1995. Mr.Shook informed the Council that at the April 1 work session a representa- tive of Northern Arizona College will be speaking about the foundation program to offer four-year degree classes for Central Arizona College. PUBLIC HEARINGS ORDINANCE NO.949 (PZ-2-96,RENAISSANCE POINT SUBDIVISION) )Councilmember Coleman informed the public that staff had requested that this item be postponed to the April 2 meeting but the public will be given the opportunity to speak. City Manager Curtis Shook stated that there is still some redesign work being done and that the public will have an opportunity to speak,after the original public hearing,at this public hearing and the next one on April 2,when there will be a presentation from the developer. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL MARCH 19,1996 PAGE 2 OF 7 Development Services Director Larry Harmer stated that the Planning and Zoning Commission heard this item on February 27.He briefed the Council on the development and stated that there were some concerns from the surrounding community.He stated that the developer indicated they can address some of those issues such as off -site parking;that staff has not received the revisions at this point and so they cannot address those specifically;therefore,staff is recommending postponement of this item. hearing. Mayor Coleman opened the public Mr.Gordon Haack,1695 W.13th Avenue,spoke on behalf of the Apache Villa Homeowners Association.He expressed concerns that the lots were too small and the houses would be too small,and that would affect the property value of not only Apache Villa but the whole community.He also expressed concerns about the increase of traffic on 16th Avenue. Mayor Coleman called upon anyone else from the public wishing to speak.There being no one else,he closed the public hearing. Councilmember Surra stated that the Council needed to see the design in order to discuss the development. Councilmember Durbala MOVED THAT THIS HEARING BE CONTINUED TO THE APRIL 2,1996 REGULAR MEETING. VOTE:Unanimous. The motion carried. Councilmember Barker recommended that Mr.Harmer communicate with Mr.Haack on what is going on. RESOLUTION NO.96-06 (STREET LIGHT DISTRICT SLID 9508-1) )City Engineer Gordon Grandy stated this was the first step in a series of steps to create a street light district;that it was for the Ironwood Cove Subdivision which is still vacant; that SRP charges to the City was about $11,500,which will be repaid to the City over the first three years of the improvement district creation,and thereafter the energy cost will be about $1.57 per lot by the residents. Mayor Coleman opened the public hearing.There being no one wishing to speak on this item,he closed the hearing. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL MARCH 19,1996 PAGE 3 OF 7 Councilmember Barker MOVED THAT RESOLUTION NO.96-06,"AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO ORDER THE INSTALLATION OF STREET LIGHTS WITHIN AN AREA DESCRIBED AS IRONWOOD COVE A SUBDIVISION RECORDED IN CABINET B.SLIDE 103,PINAL COUNTY RECORDER,PINAL COUNTY,ARIZONA,"BE APPROVED. Councilmember Surra SECONDED THE MOTION. VOTE:Unanimous. The motion carried. RESOLUTION NO.96-07,EXTENSION REQUEST FOR CDBG IGA W148-92 )Development Services Director Larry Harmer explained that this was a grant to help low -moderate income households hook up to the sewer system;that the two-year term of this grant expired prior to completing all of the hook ups that had been allocated and therefore the need for the two -month extension;that this would allow for completion of the hook ups and the expenditure of money still available. Mayor Coleman opened the public hearing.There being no one wishing to speak on this item,he closed the hearing. Councilmember Durbala MOVED THAT RESOLUTION NO.96-07,"AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF AN AMENDMENT TO COMMERCE CDBG CONTRACT W148-92 AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN A CONTRACT AMENDMENT," APPROVED. Councilmember Hendricks SECONDED THE MOTION. VOTE:Unanimous. The motion carried. OLD BUSINESS None. NEW BUSINESS None. COUNCIL DIRECTION TO STAFF ON PROPOSED LEGISLATION OR ACTIONS REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL MARCH 19,1996 PAGE 4 OF 7 MAIN STREET PROGRAM REDEVELOPMENT DISTRICT) )City Manager Curtis Shook reminded the Council that at their last meeting they had a presentation by Rayna Barela of Main Street regarding the redevelopment district concept,in addition to written information.He stated that part of a strong economic development plan is a strong central business district program and the redevelopment district plan provides an approach to that.He recommended direction to move ahead with this. Mr.Randy Kinnear,President of Main Street Committee,231 S.Phelps Dr.,stated that they will support this program in any way they can. Councilmember Barker MOVED THAT THE CITY MANAGER BE AUTHORIZED TO WORK WITH THE APACHE JUNCTION MAIN STREET PROGRAM TO DESIGN A REDEVELOPMENT DISTRICT PLAN. Vice Mayor Richmond SECONDED THE MOTION. VOTE:Unanimous. The motion carried. AWARD OF BID FOR FOCAL POINT )City Manager Curtis Shook reminded the Council that at the work session the Parks and Recreation Director introduced this bid project.He acknowledged Councilmember Hendricks' concern regarding the cost of the project and stated that the project was a good first step toward an image in the central business district area. Ms.Rayna Barela of Main Street spoke in favor of the focal point. Councilmember Hendricks stated this amount was almost twice the original amount and that it is not to the advantage to all of the businesses in the community.He suggested to spend the money on improving the median because of the many businesses that are up and down the street;this will benefit all of the businesses and not a small area. Councilmember Surra stated that they have been looking at this focal point for the last couple of years;that they have encouraged this project;that they cannot put the money for the entrances and exits for the expressway because it does not belong to the city;that they have made great strides in cleaning up the median and the entrance signs; therefore they can pursue both avenues without given up on this particular area which is going to be viewed by a lot a people. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL MARCH 19,1996 PAGE 5 OF 7 Councilmember Hendricks commented that Main Street has not raised the money to help with this as they said they would do and that this does not benefit the whole business community. Vice Mayor Richmond MOVED THAT THE BID FOR THE FOCAL POINT BE AWARDED AS FOLLOWS: THAT THE BASE BID AND ALTERNATE 2 BID BE AWARDED TO LANDAL;THAT THE BALANCE OF THE PROJECT BE COMPLETED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE OPTIONS AS PRESENTED IN THE MEMORANDUM FROM THE PARKS AND RECREATION DIRECTOR DATED MARCH 18,1996,AND AS DISCUSSED AT THE MARCH 18,1996 WORK SESSION;THAT THE TOTAL COST OF THE PROJECT NOT EXCEED $116,392;AND THAT AUTHORIZATION BE GIVEN TO THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE NECESSARY CONTRACTS. VOTE:In favor:Councilmember Durbala,Councilmember Barker,Vice Mayor Richmond, Councilmember Surra,Mayor Coleman. Opposed:Councilmember Hendricks. The motion carried. SELECTION OF MEETING DATES.TIMES,LOCATIONS,AND PURPOSES Councilmember Barker MOVED THAT AN EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 6:00 P.M.AND A WORK SESSION AT 7:00 P.M.BE HELD ON MONDAY,APRIL 1,1996,IN THE CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE ROOM AND CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS RESPECTIVELY;AND THAT AN EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 6:00 P.M.BE HELD ON TUESDAY,APRIL 2,1996,IN THE CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE ROOM. MOTION. VOTE:Unanimous. The motion carried. INFORMATION AND REPORTS Vice Mayor Richmond SECONDED THE Mayor Coleman informed the Council that some of the councilmembers will be walking for the American Cancer Society on March 22 and 23 and asked for contributions. Councilmember Surra asked for volunteers to serve as judges at the American Cance Society event. ADJOURNMENT )Mayor Coleman adjourned the meeting at 7:45 p.m. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL MARCH 19,1996 PAGE 6 OF 7 Consent Agenda Items are as follows: 1.Acceptance of agenda. 2.Acceptance of the minutes of the regular meeting of February 20,1996. 3.Acceptance of the minutes of the regular meeting of March 5,1996. 4.Recognition of outstanding service to the community by city employees. ACCEPTED THIS 2ND DAY OF APRIL ,1996,BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA. SIGNED AND ATTESTED TO THIS 5TH DAY OF ATTEST: KATHLEEN CONNELLY City Clerk APRIL Mayor CITY COUNCIL MINUTES CERTIFICATION ,1996. 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 19th day of March,1996.I further certify that the meeting was duly called and held and that a quorum was present. Dated this 22nd day of March,1996. KATHLEEN CONNELL City Clerk REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL MARCH 19,1996 PAGE 7 OF 7