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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1996-05-07 City Council Regular MinutesCITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MAY 7,1996 The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Apache Junction, Arizona,was held on May 7,1996,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 Durbala led the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL Councilmembers Present:Mayor Coleman Vice Mayor Richmond Councilmember Barker Councilmember Durbala Councilmember Hendricks Councilmember Surra (one vacant position) 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 Parks & Recreation Director Jeff Bell Public Works Director Doug Dobson Development Services Director Larry Harmer Planning Manager Jim Nakagawa Associate Planner Rudy Esquivias Others Present: ACCEPTANCE OF CONSENT AGENDA )Councilmember Barker MOVED THAT THE CONSENT AGENDA BE ACCEPTED AS PRESENTED;AND THAT WE RECOGNIZE THE OUTSTANDING SERVICE TO THE COMMUNITY BY THE FOLLOWING CITY EMPLOYEES: REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL MAY 7.1996 PAGE 1 OF 9 Parks and Recreation Commission;Parks and Recreation Department for being named the best small-town community parks and recreation department in Arizona by the Arizona Parks and Recreation Association's annual Best of Arizona newsletter;Parks workers Jim Wall and Kevin Englend;Police Officer Don LaFreniere;Corporal Chad Suniga;Officer Keith Gabriel;Officer Howard Logsdon;Sgt.Ron Martin;Dispatcher Margaret Salinas. THAT RESOLUTION NO.96-12,"AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF AN APPLICATION FOR FY 1996 HOME AND STATE HOUSING TRUST FUNDS;CERTIFYING THAT SAID APPLICATION MEETS THE COMMUNITY'S HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT NEEDS AND THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE STATE HOME AND HOUSING TRUST FUND PROGRAM;AND AUTHORIZING ALL ACTIONS NECESSARY TO IMPLEMENT AND COMPLETE THE ACTIVITIES OUTLINED IN SAID APPLICATION"BE APPROVED. THAT RESOLUTION NO.96-13,"COMMITTING LOCAL FUNDS AS LEVERAGE FOR AN FY 1996 HOME AND STATE HOUSING TRUST FUND APPLICATION",BE APPROVED. Vice Mayor Richmond SECONDED THE MOTION. VOTE:Unanimous. The motion carried. AWARDS,PRESENTATIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS None. CALL TO THE PUBLIC Mr.Robert Hunter,650 E.Montebello Ave.,addressed the Council regarding a proposed resolution by the sewer district regarding tie-ins to the system and the relationship of Metcalf and Eddy and the PSG Company.He also questioned a possible conflict of interest since the applicant for consideration on the sewer district board was also a member of the Chamber of Commerce Board. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT None. PUBLIC HEARINGS OFF-TRACK WAGERING FACILITY AT ARIZONA JOE'S RESTAURANT )City Clerk Kathy Connelly briefed the council on this item.She stated that no objections were received on the application.The applicant was unable to attend the meeting due to previous commitments. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL MAY 7.1996 PAGE 2 OF 9 Mayor Coleman opened the public hearing.There being no one wishing to speak on this item,he closed the hearing. Mayor Coleman opened the item up to questions or discussion from the council. Councilmember Durbala wanted to clarify whether simulcasts would be coming in from California,as they have in the past. City Clerk Kathy Connelly believes they should be able to simulcast as it is permitted by the state. Vice Mayor Richmond MOVED THAT THE REQUEST FOR RENEWAL OF THE OFF TRACK WAGERING FACILITY AT THE ARIZONA JOE'S RESTAURANT SUBMITTED BY TURF PARADISE RACE COURSE,YAVAPAI COUNTY FAIR AND FORT TUTHILL RACETRACK BE RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL TO THE ARIZONA RACING COMMISION. Councilmember Hendricks SECONDED THE MOTION. VOTE:Unanimous. PROPOSED ANNEXATIONS CASES AN -1-96 & AN -2-96 ) )Development Services Director Larry Harmer briefed the council on this item.This is a required public hearing only for input only with no action to be taken at this time.This is a logical extension of the north -south township line to square up the city boundaries.It coincides with an earlier extension along the eastern edge with Silly Mountain.It is also the eastern limit of our water service area. The state requires infrastructure be available in these areas before any development proposals would be entertained.In the past the city has required the property to be inside the city limits before there would be any sewer hook-ups.We have received support from the governor's office,the attorney general's office,the land department and from Pinal County. Mayor Coleman opened the public hearing.There being no one wishing to speak on this item,he closed the hearing. Mayor Coleman opened the item up to questions or discussion from the council. Councilmember Durbala asked if we were doing the master planning of the area after the annexation or is it being worked upon at the same time. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL MAY 7,1996 PAGE 3 OF 9 Development Services Director Larry Harmer advised they had talked with the Planning Commission,the State Land Department,and have made contact with Pinal County Planning Department.An action will be brought to the next meeting requesting direction to staff and the planning commission to proceed with a significant general plan amendment on the area we have been referring to as the Superstition Freeway Corridor and the area south to what would be the extension of Ray Road.We have a letter of commitment from the State indicating their entertaining our annexing to that point.Only preliminary work has been done thus far.Pinal County has also submitted a letter supporting the annexation. Councilmember Durbala asked if these would have to be approved by the state and county or just by the city. Development Services Director Larry Harmer stated official approval is only required by the city,however,the state would have significant input on this as they have the ability to override anything we do anyway,and it would be beneficial to work with them and get their endorsement. Councilmember Barker asked if we are working on Sections 33 and 34 to eventually bring them in as they would be isolated. Development Services Director Larry Harmer advised this involves private property and they have received contact from a number of owners in that area and are pursuing certain annexations in that area. Mayor Coleman asked when we could expect to see this again. Development Services Director Larry Harmer stated the rest of the process is at the end of a thirty day period following the filing of petitions.We will send out letters to the property owners that are within this defined area and await signatures.Once we get signatures back from at least 51% of the ownership and 51% of the assessed valuation it will return to you for a public hearing to adopt an ordinance. Time lapse depends on how long it takes for them to process and sign. Mayor Coleman closed the public hearing. OLD BUSINESS None. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL MAY 7,1996 PAGE 4 OF 9 NEW BUSINESS SD -1-96 (RESOLUTION NO.96-11)PRELIMINARY PLAT FOR RENAISSANCE POINT SUBDIVISION ) )Development Services Director Larry Harmer stated this item is the prelimary plat for Renaissance Point for which the council recently approved the rezoning to a planned development designation allowing for lot sizes and set -backs and in return receiving substantial fees and public open space,linear park improvements,allowing the city some say so in the design.There are no changes in the plan previously approved and the preliminary plat.This was approved by the City Planning and Zoning Commission with a split vote with twelve conditions in place,the applicant had reviewed and agreed to these conditions regarding improvements off -site,landscaping and things of that nature.Applicant Kent Lay is present tonight and is ready to do a short presentation if the council desires. Phoenix,addressed on what the houses all the conditions building set -backs and seven. Mr.Kent Lay,10201 N.51st St., the council on the issue.He had some colored renderings would look like.Mr.Lay stated they had agreed to meet discussed previously. Vice Mayor Richmond questioned the being five and five or three and seven. Mr.Lay stated they would be three Councilmember Barker asked if all of the engineer's concerns were incorporated into this motion. Development Services Director Larry Harmer stated they do not have to be in the final wording as they are included in the plans. Councilmember Durbala MOVED THAT RESOLUTION NO.96-11,"APPROVING PRELIMINARY SUBDIVISION PLAT SD -1-96, RENAISSANCE POINT,BY CANTERBURY HOMES,LAS VEGAS",BE APPROVED. Councilmember Hendricks SECONDED THE MOTION. VOTE:Unanimous CONSIDERATION OF JOHN EVANS TO THE SUPERSTITION MOUNTAINS COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO.1 BOARD OF DIRECTORS )City Manager Curtis Shook briefed the council that the sewer district board has been short two members since REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL MAY 7,1996 PAGE 5 OF 9 January.As per rules and regulations for that board,Chairman Tony Vehon was consulted,he and the board voted unanimously and forwarded the name of John Evans.He then introduced Mr.Evans in the audience. Mr.John Evans,2104 N.Ashbrook, Mesa,addressed the council.Mr.Evans corrected Mr.Hunter's earlier comments stating that of the two other members of the board he mentioned,one is no longer with the Chamber of Commerce and the other has nothing to do with the sewer district.He is already reading papers on the sewer district trying to get familiar with it. Vice Mayor Richmond questioned what he was reading. Mr.Evans is reading how the district is set up and minutes of the Board of Directors meeting from January. Mayor Coleman questioned why Mr. Evans would want to serve on the sewer district board. Mr.Evans stated Tony Vehon asked him to assist him in this,City Manager Curtis Shook asked if he would be willing to serve.He likes this community and makes his living off of it. Councilmember Surra made the comment if Mr.Evans brings to the sewer district the kind of dedication and feeling he has for the community as he has shown in his dedication for the employment of the youth of our community she believes we will be very well served by him. Councilmember Barker MOVED THAT JOHN EVANS BE APPOINTED TO THE SUPERSTITION MOUNTAINS COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO.1 BOARD OF DIRECTORS. Councilmember Hendricks SECONDED THE MOTION. VOTE:Unanimous. CONSIDERATION OF AWARD OF BID FOR AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHY PROJECT ENG 96-01 )City Engineer Gordon Grandy briefed the council on the item.He recommended the entire low bid from Kenney Aerial of $11,684. Mayor Coleman opened the item up to questions and discussion from the council. Councilmember Surra questioned how much area of the rodeo grounds will be placed on the disk. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL MAY 7,1996 PAGE 6 OF 9 City Engineer Gordon Grandy stated the entire rodeo grounds would be on the disk. Vice Mayor Richmond MOVED TO AWARD THE BID FOR AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHY,PROJECT ENG 96-01,TO KENNEY AERIAL MAPPING IN THE AMOUNT OF $11,684.00. Councilmember Hendricks SECONDED THE MOTION. VOTE:Unanimous. CONSIDERATION OF AWARD OF BID PROJECT ENG 96-02 LEASE/PURCHASE OF ENGINEERING COPIER )City Engineer Gordon Grandy briefed the council on the problems they are having with their current copier. Councilmember Durbala asked if mylars could be done on this,and City Engineer Gordon Grandy confirmed they could. Councilmember Hendricks MOVED TO AWARD THE BID FOR LEASE -PURCHASE OF ENGINEERING COPIER TO OCE'ENGINEERING SYSTEMS IN THE AMOUNT OF $13,930.00,TO BE PAID IN TWO EQUAL ANNUAL PAYMENTS OF $6,965.00. Councilmember Durbala SECONDED THE MOTION. VOTE:Unanimous. CONSIDERATION OF OPPORTUNITY TO BE INCLUDED OR EXCLUDED FROM THE MARICOPA COUNTY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) PROGRAM )Development Services Director Larry Harmer addressed the council advising them that by including the city in the Maricopa County program we would have to relinquish any right to the CAAG program. Mayor Coleman asked City Manager Curtis Shook if he had anything to add. City Manager Curtis Shook stated he concurred with Development Services Director Larry Harmer. Councilmember Surra MOVED THAT THE CITY NOTIFY MARICOPA COUNTY DEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF ITS DESIRE TO BE EXCLUDED FROM THE MARICOPA COUNTY CDBG PROGRAM. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL MAY 7,1996 PAGE 7 OF 9 Vice Mayor Richmond SECONDED THE MOTION. VOTE:Unanimous. COUNCIL DIRECTION TO STAFF ON PROPOSED LEGISLATION OR ACTIONS None. 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,MAY 20,1996,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 21,1996,IN THE CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE ROOM. Councilmember Surra SECONDED THE MOTION. VOTE:Unanimous. The motion carried. INFORMATION AND REPORTS Vice Mayor Richmond stated the Library would be putting through some budget requests this year and everyone should be open to the requests. ADJOURNMENT )Mayor Coleman adjourned the eeting at 7:45 p.m. Consent Agenda Items are as follows: 1.Acceptance of agenda. 2.Acceptance of the minutes of the regular meeting of April 16,1996. 3.Recognition of outstanding service to the community by city employees. 4.Approval of Resolution #96-12 authorizing the submission of applications for HOME and State Housing Trust Funding. 5.Approval of Resolution #96-13 committing local funds as match for a FY 1996 HOME and State Housing Trust Fund Application. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL MAY 7,1996 PAGE 8 OF 9 ACCEPTED THIS 4TH DAY OF COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE SIGNED AND ATTESTED TO THIS ATTEST: KATHLEEN-CONN City Clerk JUNE ,1996,BY THE MAYOR AND CITY JUNCTION,ARIZONA. 5TH DAY OF JUNE ,1996. 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 7th day of May,1996.I further certify that the meeting was duly called and held and that a quorum was present. Dated this 9th day of May,1996. KATREEN—CONNE City Clerk REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL MAY 7.1996 PAGE 9 OF 9