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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1995-09-05 City Council Regular MinutesCITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 5,1995 The regular Arizona,was held Chambers pursuant CALL TO ORDER Mayor Coleman called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. INVOCATION Councilmember Surra gave the Invocation. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Vice Mayor Richmond led the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL meeting of the City Council of the City of Apache Junction, on September 5,1995,at the Apache Junction City Council to the notice required by law. Councilmembers Present:Mayor Coleman Vice Mayor Richmond Councilmember Barker Councilmember Durbala Councilmember Hagner Councilmember Hendricks Councilmember Surra Staff Present:City Manager Curtis Shook Asst.City Manager George Hoffman City Clerk Kathleen Connelly City Attorney Glenn Gimbut 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:Bonnie Pletcher,400 W.23rd Ave.,Apache Junction Jimmy Eidson,944 W.3rd Ave.,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 SEPTEMBER 5,1995 PAGE 1 OF 9 TO RECOGNIZE THE OUTSTANDING SERVICE TO THE COMMUNITY BY THE FOLLOWING CITY EMPLOYEES: PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT STAFF BILL MURCH OF THE PUBLIC LIBRARY OFFICER HOWARD WILLIAMS JOHN PETROFF AND JOHN FLUMERFELT OF HOUSING AND GRANTS KATHLEEN CONNELLY,CITY CLERK DOUG DOBSON,PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR LARRY HARMER,DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DIRECTOR OFFICERS MARTIN,WATKINS,BARNES,LOGSDON AND KERR ALEX HARRIS,PRESIDING JUDGE SHIRLEY TAPLEY OF CITY CLERK DEPARTMENT PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT STAFF THAT LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR USE OF SENIOR CENTER BY AREA AGENCY,REGION V, PINAL-GILA COUNCIL FOR SENIOR CITIZENS FOR THE PERIOD OF SEPTEMBER 5,1995 THROUGH JUNE 30,1996,BE APPROVED; THAT PURCHASE OF TWO 1996 CHEVROLET LUMINA SEDAN VEHICLES IN THE AMOUNT OF $35,670.56 FOR DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY,STATE CONTRACT NO.1385AB,BE APPROVED; THAT I.G.A.#KR94-2884-TRN,ECS FILE #JPA 94-206,ADJUSTMENT OF $2,000 FOR ADOT'S BRIDGE SCOUR STUDY,BE APPROVED; THAT BID FOR DETENTION BASIN AND PUBLIC SAFETY FACILITY LANDSCAPING PROJECT BE AWARDED TO RENAISSANCE EXTERIOR DEVELOPMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $50,500.00; THAT BID FOR 1995 1.0 YARD LOADER/TRACTOR BE AWARDED TO FALCON POWER IN THE AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $41,950.36; THAT CONTRACT WITH PINAL COUNTY FOR JURY SERVICES FOR THE MAGISTRATE COURT FOR THE PERIOD OF JULY 1,1995,THROUGH JUNE 30,1996,BE RATIFIED AND APPROVED; THAT CONTRACT FOR DEFENSIVE DRIVING SCHOOL SERVICES WITH COMMUNITY SERVICES ASSOCIATES,INC.AND WITH NATIONAL TRAFFIC SAFETY INSTITUTE FOR THE MAGISTRATE COURT FOR THE PERIOD OF SEPTEMBER 1,1995,THROUGH JUNE 30,1996,BE RATIFIED AND APPROVED; THAT DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DIRECTOR LARRY HARMER BE APPOINTED TO THE PINAL COUNTY ENTERPRISE ZONE COMMISSION. Councilmember Surra SECONDED THE MOTION. VOTE:Unanimous. The motion carried. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL SEPTEMBER 5,1995 PAGE 2 OF 9 AWARDS,PRESENTATIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS None. CALL TO THE PUBLIC Jimmy Eidson addressed the council regarding street problems caused by poor quality repairs following sewer installation and alleged misrepresentations made by the promoters of the sewer district. Bonnie Pletcher addressed the council in support of stronger regulations to control litter and junk throughout the city. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT City Manager Curtis Shook reported that the District Attorney of the Water Utilities Community Facilities District will update the council on the auction of Consolidates Water to be held October 16 at a public meeting on Monday, September 11,1995,at 6:00 p.m. Mr.Shook reported on the summary of the council/staff retreat in July and stated that staff is working on a plan to carry on the three priorities of image,economic development and growth management.He stated that within the next two to three weeks he will have a comprehensive memorandum regarding that plan for the council. Mr.Shook reported that the city has been working with the sewer district on such items as hookups,annexation and other items of concern and that discussions are going well.He added that the city is also actively working with the district on identifying those who have applied for sewer service and who have expressed a desire to annex into the city.He added they will bring the annexation petitions to the council in the near future. PUBLIC HEARINGS ORDINANCE NO.933,PZ-95-03,REZONING REQUEST BY IDAHO FREEWAY ASSOCIATES/ JOHN SLENTZ,REPRESENTED BY RAY DOWNS )Planning Manager Jim Nakagawa briefed the council on this item.He stated the applicants were asking for General Commercial by Planned Development zoning for the northeast corner of the freeway and Idaho Road for a 4 Sons/Mobile Convenience Store and Car Wash facility.He explained that about four years ago a request for rezoning of this parcel had been previously approved by the council with the stipulation that construction should begin within two years,at which time if nothing was done,the rezoning would expire.That is why this was being done again.He stated that the Planning and Zoning Commission on July 25 recommended approval of this rezoning. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL SEPTEMBER 5,1995 PAGE 3 OF 9 Mr.Ray Downs,representing the applicants,briefed the council on their application. Councilmember Surra asked why their sign was located on property up the street from the proposed site. Mr.Downs answered they also owned that property and the sign would be removed as they build the store. Councilmember Surra inquired about the traffic flow at the site. how that would be. the size of their sign. would be 20 feet in height. Mr.Downs showed on the site plan Councilmember Surra inquired about Mr.Downs explained why the sign Mayor Coleman opened the public hearing.There being no one wishing to speak on this item,he closed the public hearing. Councilmember Durbala suggested raising the sign an additional four feet for better visibility from the freeway. City Manager Curtis Shook pointed out the city was providing some relief from the standard requirements based on the applicant's willingness to provide better than average landscaping and aesthetics to the site,and that this would be an example for other businesses to follow. Councilmember Barker commented that if other businesses along the freeway were going to look at the same type of situation in order to enhance their sites,they should be careful about changing the height of the sign at this time. Mr.Downs spoke in favor of raising the height of the sign an additional four feet. Councilmember Hagner asked if this point was brought up at the Planning and Zoning Commission meeting. Councilmember Durbala confirmed that and stated that the chairman was very specific about the twelve -feet height limit and that the council did not want it higher than that.He added that REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL SEPTEMBER 5,1995 PAGE 4 OF 9 this is different in that the sign will downtown area. ORDINANCE NO.933 BE READ BY TITLE ONLY ORDINANCE BE WAIVED. MOTION. VOTE:Unanimous. The motion carried. be by the freeway and not in the Councilmember Barker MOVED THAT AND THE READING OF THE ENTIRE Councilmember Hendricks SECONDED THE 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 THE ZONING DISTRICT MAP,CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA,CHANGING THE ZONING DISTRICT CLASSIFICATION IN REZONING CASE PZ-95-03 FROM GR (GENERAL RURAL)TO C-3/PD (GENERAL COMMERCIAL BY PLANNED DEVELOPMENT);REPEALING ANY CONFLICTING PROVISIONS AND PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY." Councilmember Barker MOVED THAT ORDINANCE NO.933,AS READ BY THE CITY CLERK,BE APPROVED AND ADOPTED. MOTION. AMENDMENT TO RAISE THE SIGN TO 24 FEET. AMENDMENT. VOTE ON THE AMENDMENT: In Favor: Opposed: The amendment failed. MAIN MOTION VOTE:Unanimous. The motion carried. Councilmember Hendricks SECONDED THE Councilmember Durbala OFFERED THE Vice Mayor Richmond SECONDED THE Councilmember Durbala,Councilmember Hagner. Councilmember Barker,Councilmember Hendricks, Vice Mayor Richmond,Councilmember Surra,Mayor Coleman. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL SEPTEMBER 5,1995 PAGE 5 OF 9 OLD BUSINESS None. NEW BUSINESS HUMAN SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH PINAL-GILA COUNCIL FOR SENIOR CITIZENS FOR SENIOR MEALS PROGRAM FOR FY 1995-96 )City Clerk Kathy Connelly briefed the council on this item.She explained this agreement is brought to the council due to changes in the service provider for the Senior Center from East Valley Catholic Social Services to Pinal-Gila Council for Senior Citizens. She added that the Health and Human Services Commission has approved this change. Councilmember Barker was concerned that the funding approved by the council for the previous provider would not be used for the same purpose by the new provider. City Attorney Glenn Gimbut explained that it would be used for the same purpose and that this would not be setting a precedent with regard to funding procedures since Pinal-Gila was actually the parent organization for Senior Center funding. Councilmember Barker MOVED THAT HUMAN SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH PINAL-GILA COUNCIL FOR SENIOR CITIZENS FOR SENIOR CENTER MEALS PROGRAM FOR FY 1995-96,BE APPROVED. Councilmember Surra SECONDED THE MOTION. VOTE:Unanimous. The motion carried. COUNCIL DIRECTION TO STAFF ON PROPOSED LEGISLATION OR ACTIONS None. SELECTION OF MEETING DATES,TIMES,LOCATIONS,AND PURPOSES PRESIDING JUDGE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION ) )City Clerk Kathy Connelly pointed out that Judge Harris was teaching classes on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Councilmember Surra suggested that because of the new council members they should have at least one meeting for REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL SEPTEMBER 5,1995 PAGE 6 OF 9 discussion of the performance evaluation process prior to having Judge Harris present. was a specific time limit on this. Councilmember Barker asked if there City Clerk Kathy Connelly answered that the council had previously asked staff to bring this back at a September meeting. Councilmember Surra suggested the dates of September 18 and/or 19. Councilmember Durbala suggested that this be the only item on their executive session agenda to allow for thorough discussion and information. Councilmember Surra suggested that they provide the information that is already available on this to Councilmember Durbala so that he starts becoming familiar with the process. Councilmember Durbala agreed with that and insisted that he would like to have enough time for this. Councilmember Surra MOVED THAT AN EXECUTIVE SESSION BE HELD ON MONDAY,SEPTEMBER 18,1995,AT 6:00 P.M. REGARDING THE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION OF THE PRESIDING JUDGE AND TO CONTINUE ON TUESDAY,SEPTEMBER 19,1995,AT 6:00 P.M.,AT THE CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE ROOM. MOTION. VOTE:In favor: Councilmember Barker SECONDED THE Councilmember Barker,Councilmember Surra,Vice Mayor Richmond,Councilmember Hendricks, Councilmember Hagner,Mayor Coleman. Opposed:Councilmember Durbala. The motion carried. Councilmember Barker MOVED THAT A WORK SESSION BE HELD ON MONDAY,SEPTEMBER 18,1995,AT 7:00 P.M.IN THE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS. Councilmember Surra SECONDED THE MOTION. VOTE:Unanimous. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL SEPTEMBER 5,1995 PAGE 7 OF 9 The motion carried. INFORMATION AND REPORTS Councilmember Barker thanked the council for the cards and condolences she received following the death of her sister. ADJOURNMENT meeting at 7:56 p.m. Consent Agenda Items are as follows: 1.Acceptance of agenda. )Mayor Coleman adjourned the 2.Acceptance of the minutes of the regular meeting of August 1,1995. 3.Acceptance of the minutes of the special meeting of August 7,1995. 4.Recognition of outstanding service by city employees to the community. 5.Approval of license agreement for use of Senior Center by Area Agency, Region V,Pinal-Gila Council for Senior Citizens and authorization for city to enter into agreement. 6.Approval to purchase two vehicles for DPS from the State Bid with budgeted funds. 7.Approval of Intergovernmental Agreement with Arizona Department of Transportation for Bridge Scour Evaluation Study (ADOT #KR94-2884-TRN, ECS File #JPA 94-206). 8.Award of bid for city/county detention basin and DPS landscaping to lowest responsible bidder. 9.Award of bid for 1.0 Yard Loader/Tractor for Department to the lowest responsible bidder. 10.Award of contract with Pinal County for jury Court. 11.Award of contract for defensive driving school services with Community Services,Inc.and NTSI for Magistrate Court. 12.Appointment of Larry Harmer,Development Services Director,to the Pinal County Enterprise Zone Commission. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL SEPTEMBER 5,1995 PAGE 8 OF 9 use by Parks and Recreation services for Magistrate ACCEPTED THIS 19TH DAY OF SEPTEMBER ,1995,BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THECITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA. SIGNED AND ATTESTED TO THIS 20TH DAY OF SEPTEMBER 1995. ATTEST: THLEEN CONNELL City Clerk 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 5th day of September,1995.I further certify that the meeting was duly called and held and that a quorum was present. Dated this 8th day of September,1995. :Zitieec-67c7tE_4, KATHLEEN CONNELLY City Clerk REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL SEPTEMBER 5,1995 PAGE 9 OF 9