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Home My WebLink About1996-04-16 City Council Regular MinutesCITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING APRIL 16,1996 The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Apache Junction, Arizona,was held on April 16,1996,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 Councilmember Surra gave the Invocation. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Councilmember Barker led the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL Councilmembers Present:Mayor Coleman Vice Mayor Richmond Councilmember Barker Councilmember Durbala Councilmember Hendricks Councilmember Surra (Councilmember Hagner was absent due to heart surgery.) Staff Present:City Manager Curtis Shook Asst.City Manager George Hoffman 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 Others Present:Jean Perkins,616 N.Cactus Rd.,Apache Junction ACCEPTANCE OF CONSENT AGENDA )Vice Mayor Richmond MOVED THAT THE CONSENT AGENDA BE ACCEPTED AS PRESENTED;AND REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL APRIL 16,1996 PAGE 1 OF 8 THAT WE RECOGNIZE THE OUTSTANDING SERVICE TO THE COMMUNITY BY THE FOLLOWING CITY EMPLOYEES: Library Assistant Director Spencer Paden,Officer Howard Williams,Librarian Gail Graham-Fisel,Public Works Director Doug Dobson,Parks and Recreation Director Jeff Bell,Police Department,and Code Compliance Officer Jim Trout. THAT WE AUTHORIZE STAFF TO PURCHASE A 1996 CHEVROLET LUMINA,ARIZONA STATE CONTRACT NO.01567,LINE #55,FOR $16,446.34 INCLUDING TAX. Councilmember Surra SECONDED THE MOTION. VOTE:Unanimous. The motion carried. AWARDS,PRESENTATIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS Mayor Coleman presented a Certificate of Appreciation to Allied Waste Industries for their contribution of dump fees during city cleanup week. Mayor Coleman read a proclamation designating May 6-11,1996 as "Youth Week" and presented the proclamation to representatives of Elks Lodge No.2349. Mayor Coleman read a proclamation designating May 5-11,1996 as "Municipal Clerk's Week." Mayor Coleman read a proclamation designating May 20-24,1996 as "National Public work Week"and presented the proclamation to Public Works Director Doug Dobson. CALL TO THE PUBLIC Mrs.Jean Perkins addressed the council regarding Spring Spruce Up on April 20 and invited the Council to participate and to maintain city property as well. She also asked the council to consider increasing staff for the Parks and Recreation Department in conjunction with budget discussions. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT City Manager Curtis Shook informed the council that on Monday,April 22,James Duncan and Associates will be at the special work session at 6:30 p.m. regarding the draft of the (Development)Impact Fees Study.He stated that members from all other city boards and commissions and the Fire District have been invited to attend the meeting. Mr.Shook reported that construction of the Focal Point has begun.He stated that this project is part of an overall economic development project in the REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL APRIL 16,1996 PAGE 2 OF 8 downtown area and it is being funded with a trust fund by Arizona Department of Transportation.He added that money in that trust fund can only be used for improvements on Apache Trail. Mr.Shook informed the council that the Main Street cleanup project will be on Saturday,April 20. PUBLIC HEARINGS LIQUOR LICENSE APPLICATION FOR JOSE O'MALLY'S RESTAURANT )City Clerk Kathy Connelly briefed the council on this item.She stated that no objections were received on the application. Mayor Coleman called upon the applicant to address the council.The applicant replied he had nothing to address. Mayor Coleman opened the public hearing.There being no one wishing to speak on this item,he closed the hearing. Councilmember Durbala MOVED THAT APPLICATION FOR A PERSON TRANSFER,SERIES 7,LIQUOR LICENSE,SUBMITTED FOR JOSE O'MALLEY'S RESTAURANT,BE RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL TO THE ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF LIQUOR LICENSES AND CONTROL. Vice Mayor Richmond SECONDED THE MOTION. VOTE:Unanimous. The motion carried. ORDINANCE NO.951,PZ-96-03,AMENDMENT TO CITY CODE,VOLUME II,LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE )Associate Planner Kate Morris briefed the council on this item.She stated that on March 26 the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of this amendment.She stated that Section 16.0108 of the ordinance needed to be revised as follows:"Twenty-five feet for lots without rear alley access;ten feet for lots with dedicated rear alleys;except as provided in Section 6.0115 for corner lots without rear alleys." Councilmember Durbala asked if this ordinance would only apply to new businesses. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL APRIL 16,1996 PAGE 3 OF 8 Mrs.Morris answered that was correct and also if a change of use in an existing site is 25% or more. Councilmember Durbala inquired about the possibility of encouraging current businesses to come up to new code with regard to C-3,Section 16.0505,Operations and Storage. Mrs.Morris replied that C-3 is one of the new commercial designations and those areas have some buffering requirements for development;it is mainly in the CB -2,which is an older commercial zoning,that no buffering is required and that is not part of the original requirement. Councilmember Durbala asked if those older designations could be encouraged to comply with those requirements. Mr.Harmer replied they could do that but unfortunately it was up to the discretion of the property owner whether or not they will be willing to comply.He stated staff could work on an incentive program for existing business. Mayor Coleman opened the public hearing. Dr.,stated that ABCO had received a had agreed to fix up the front along that has never happened.She stated enforced. Mrs.Midge Conway,902 S.Ocotillo special dispensation for a sign and they the curb to look like Village Inn,but that those requirements should be Mayor Coleman called upon anyone else who wished to address the council.There being no one else wishing to speak,he closed the hearing. Councilmember Barker MOVED THAT ORDINANCE NO.951 BE READ BY TITLE ONLY AND THE READING OF THE ENTIRE ORDINANCE BE WAIVED. Councilmember Hendricks SECONDED THE MOTION. VOTE:Unanimous. The motion carried. City Clerk Kathy Connelly read,"AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA,AMENDING THE APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA,ZONING ORDINANCE,BY AMENDING REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL APRIL 16,1996 PAGE 4 OF 8 ARTICLES 6,16,AND 17 AS DESCRIBED IN REZONING CASE PZ-96-03 TO RECONCILE THOSE ZONING ARTICLES WITH PROVISIONS OF LANDSCAPING ORDINANCE NO.940;REPEALING ANY CONFLICTING PROVISIONS;AND PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY." Councilmember Barker MOVED THAT ORDINANCE NO.951,AS READ BY THE CITY CLERK,BE APPROVED AND ADOPTED WITH THE FOLLOWING AMENDMENT:THAT SECTION 16.0108 BE AMENDED TO READ AS FOLLOWS: TWENTY-FIVE FEET FOR LOTS WITHOUT REAR ALLEY ACCESS;TEN FEET FOR LOTS WITH DEDICATED REAR ALLEYS;EXCEPT AS PROVIDED IN SECTION 6.0115 FOR CORNER LOTS WITHOUT REAR ALLEYS. Councilmember Hendricks SECONDED THE MOTION. VOTE:Unanimous. The motion carried. Councilmember Surra commended Mrs. Morris for the format in which the material was presented to the council and encouraged all of the staff to provide them with information in a way easier to be read. RESOLUTION NO.96-09,RESOLUTION OF INTENTION FOR STREET LIGHT IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO.SLID 9510-1 (ARROYO VERDE)) )City Engineer Gordon Grandy stated that this resolution establishes the street light improvement district and the next one (Resolution No.96-10)orders the work.He stated there is one property owner who is the developer of Arroyo Verde and he has signed the petition as 100% of the property affected by the improvement district.He described the boundaries of Phase I,SRP estimated cost of construction,and the anticipated monthly fees. Mayor Coleman opened the public hearing.There being no one wishing to speak on this item,he closed the hearing. Councilmember Barker MOVED THAT RESOLUTION NO.96-09,"DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO CREATE A DISTRICT FOR THE PURPOSE OF PURCHASING ELECTRICITY,WHICH INCLUDES A CHARGE FOR THE USE OF LIGHTING FACILITIES,FOR STREET LIGHTING WITHIN AN AREA:DESCRIBED AS ARROYO VERDE -PHASE I,A SUBDIVISION,AS RECORDED IN CABINET B,SLIDE 107 OF THE PINAL COUNTY RECORDERS OFFICE,PINAL COUNTY,ARIZONA."BE APPROVED. Councilmember Durbala SECONDED THE MOTION. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL APRIL 16,1996 PAGE 5 OF 8 VOTE:Unanimous. The motion carried. RESOLUTION NO.96-10,RESOLUTION ORDERING WORK FOR STREET LIGHT DISTRICT NO. SLID 9510-1 (ARROYO VERDE)) )(This item was addressed along with the previous item,Resolution No.96-09.) Mayor Coleman opened the public hearing.There being no one wishing to speak on this item,he closed the hearing. Councilmember Surra MOVED THAT RESOLUTION NO.96-10,"AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO ORDER THE INSTALLATION OF STREET LIGHTS WITHIN AN AREA DESCRIBED AS ARROYO VERDE -PHASE I,A SUBDIVISION RECORDED IN CABINET B,SLIDE 107,PINAL COUNTY RECORDER, PINAL COUNTY,ARIZONA."BE APPROVED. Councilmember Hendricks SECONDED THE MOTION. VOTE:Unanimous. The motion carried. OLD BUSINESS None. NEW BUSINESS PLANNED DEVELOPMENT ZONING TIME EXTENSION REQUEST BY MOUNTAIN VIEW LUTHERAN CHURCH.PZ-10-93 ) )Development Services Director Larry Harmer stated that in March 1994 this rezoning designation was approved to allow for a day care center and explained the Church's reasons for requesting an extension of this rezoning.He stated that the Planning and Zoning Commission on March 26 recommended approval of this request. Vice Mayor Richmond MOVED THAT WE APPROVE THE MOUNTAIN VIEW LUTHERAN CHURCH TWO-YEAR TIME EXTENSION OF THEIR CR-4/PLANNED DEVELOPMENT ZONING TO OPERATE A CHILD DAY CARE CENTER. Councilmember Barker SECONDED THE MOTION. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL APRIL 16,1996 PAGE 6 OF 8 VOTE:Unanimous. The motion carried. COUNCIL DIRECTION TO STAFF ON PROPOSED LEGISLATION OR ACTIONS None. SELECTION OF MEETING DATES,TIMES,LOCATIONS,AND PURPOSES Councilmember Durbala MOVED THAT AN EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 6:00 P.M.AND A WORK SESSION AT 7:00 P.M.BE HELD ON MONDAY,MAY 6,1996,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,MAY 7,1996,IN THE CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE ROOM. Councilmember Hendricks SECONDED THE MOTION. VOTE:Unanimous. The motion carried. INFORMATION AND REPORTS Councilmember Barker reminded everyone of Main Street's cleanup project on Saturday,April 20. Councilmember Durbala reported that Councilmember Hagner was feeling better and she hoped to be back as soon as possible. ADJOURNMENT )Mayor Coleman adjourned the meeting at 7:38 p.m. Consent Agenda Items are as follows: 1.Acceptance of agenda. 2.Acceptance of the minutes of the regular meeting of April 2,1996. 3.Recognition of outstanding service to the community by city employees. 4.Approval of authorization to purchase vehicle for Department of Public Safety Administrative Section (approved in FY Budget 1995-96). REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL APRIL 16,1996 PAGE 7 OF 8 ACCEPTED THIS 7th DAY OF May ,1996,BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA. SIGNED AND ATTESTED TO THIS 8th DAY OF ATTEST: ;zzieg KATHLEEN CONNELL City Clerk Mayor CITY COUNCIL MINUTES CERTIFICATION Na ,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 16th day of April,1996.I further certify that the meeting was duly called and held and that a quorum was present. Dated this 18th day of April,1996. KA naL-Frl,NN City Clerk REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL APRIL 16,1996 PAGE 8 OF 8