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Home My WebLink About1994-09-20 City Council Regular MinutesCITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 20,1994 The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Apache Junction, Arizona,was held on September 20,1994,at the Apache Junction City Council Chambers pursuant to the notice required by law. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Perkins called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. INVOCATION Councilman Coleman gave the Invocation. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Councilman Hendricks led the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL Councilmen Present:Mayor Perkins Vice Mayor Barker Councilwoman Richmond Councilman Hendricks Councilman Perkins Councilman Coleman Councilwoman Surra Staff Present: Others Present: City Manager Michael R.Lee City Clerk Kathleen Connelly City Attorney Glenn Gimbut Assistant City Manager George Hoffman Public Safety Director Robert Galloway City Engineer Gordon Grandy Public Works Director Doug Dobson Acting Director of Devel.Servs./ Planning Mgr.Jim Nakagawa Associate Planner Rudy Esquivias Library Director Pam Loui Finance Director Keith Lewis Parks & Rec.Director Jeff Bell Judge Alex Harris,Presiding Magistrate Building and Safety Mgr.Dale McKendrick Bonnie Pletcher,400 W.23rd Ave.,Apache Junction REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL SEPTEMBER 20,1994 PAGE 1 OF 7 ACCEPTANCE OF CONSENT AGENDA ) )Councilman Coleman MOVED THAT THE CONSENT AGENDA BE ACCEPTED AS PRESENTED;AND Vice Mayor Barker SECONDED THE MOTION. VOTE:Unanimous. The motion carried. AWARDS,PRESENTATIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS None. CALL TO THE PUBLIC Bonnie Pletcher addressed the council regarding gang -related graffiti on picnic tables at Prospector Park. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT City Manager Mike Lee reported on the status of construction of the Public Library expansion and the Public Safety Department building;design project of Prospector Park;electricity,drainage and construction of roads at the rodeo arena;box culvert at Winchester Road;chip and seal project of streets this fall.He informed the council that all buildings at city hall have been designated non-smoking;that Parks and Recreation won an award from the CAAG JTPA program;and that the Development Services Director position was being advertised to fill the vacancy. PUBLIC HEARINGS ORDINANCE NO.914,ESTABLISHING STOP SIGNS ) )City Engineer Gordon Grandy briefed the council on this item. Mayor Perkins opened the public hearing;there being no one wishing to speak,she closed the hearing. Councilwoman Richmond MOVED THAT ORDINANCE NO.914,WITH THE EMERGENCY CLAUSE,BE READ BY TITLE ONLY AND THE READING OF THE ENTIRE ORDINANCE BE WAIVED. Vice Mayor Barker SECONDED THE MOTION. VOTE:Unanimous. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL SEPTEMBER 20,1994 PAGE 2 OF 7 The motion carried. City Clerk Kathy Connelly read,"AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA,ESTABLISHING LOCATIONS FOR STOP SIGNS IN THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA;REPEALING ANY CONFLICTING PROVISIONS;PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR PENALTIES;AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY." Councilwoman Richmond MOVED THAT ORDINANCE NO.914,AS READ BY THE CITY ,CLERK BE APPROVED AND ADOPTED. Vice Mayor Barker SECONDED THE MOTION. VOTE:Unanimous. The motion carried. OLD BUSINESS DESIGN REVIEW Nakagawa briefed the council on this item. )Planning Division Mgr.Jim Vice Mayor Barker stated that the original intent in bringing this back on the agenda was the fact that there was information available from other cities with regard to this issue;but staff has gone a step further in trying to come up with possible ways in which to make the design review board a reality;but she does not feel that the $4,000 is a one -day fee service for professional services on this matter. Mayor Perkins opened the public hearing. Tonya Williams,executive director of Main Street,stated the design review is part of the main street project and they can bring in AIA architects,if the council wanted,at no cost to the city,unless the city's intent is different than Main Street's. Vice Mayor Barker recalled having seen information on the design review issue in a meeting with the Chamber of Commerce where they also talked about economic development.She suggested that the council look at this before making any decisions that may cost the city money. Asst.City Manager George Hoffman asked Ms.Williams if their document recommends the development of an architectural theme or if it recommends the regulatory process by which an architectural theme would be selected. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL SEPTEMBER 20,1994 PAGE 3 OF 7 Ms.Williams answered it included the process and also an overall design. Mr.Hoffman stated that the selection of a design theme and the regulatory process by which that can be implemented in projects can be two different topics,but that can be a starting point. explore the avenues on this matter. was scheduled for discussion at the that was postponed to the October 3 THIS ALSO UNTIL AFTER THE NEXT WORK DOCUMENTS ON THIS ISSUE AND PERHAPS DISCUSSION. SECOND THAT AS A MOTION. Vice Mayor Barker recommended to Councilwoman Surra stated this item work session prior to this meeting,but work session.She SUGGESTED TO POSTPONE SESSION (OCTOBER 3)AND HAVE THE AVAILABLE HAVE MAIN STREET PARTICIPATE IN THAT the council that if they were going to impact that process. good point to bring up but the council avenues. Vice Mayor Barker added she would Associate Planner Ted Shaw reminded use the AIA services,this delay would Vice Mayor Barker replied that was a had an obligation to explore all the Mayor Perkins asked for the roll call. VOTE:Unanimous. The motion carried. NEW BUSINESS BID AWARD FOR LIBRARY SHELVING, PROJECT NO.LIB -94-1 )Library Director Pam Loui briefed the council on this item. Councilman Coleman MOVED THAT BID AWARD FOR PROJECT NO.LIB -94-1 LIBRARY SHELVING BE AWARDED TO CORNELL/SLEEPER IN THE AMOUNT OF $29,418.61,AND THAT AUTHORIZATION BE GIVEN TO THE CITY MANAGER TO FINALIZE AND EXECUTE THE CONTRACT. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL SEPTEMBER 20,1994 PAGE 4 OF 7 Councilman Hendricks SECONDED THE MOTION. VOTE:Unanimous. The motion carried. INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT WITH PINAL COUNTY REGARDING CHIPSEALING )City Engineer Gordon Grandy briefed the council on this item. Councilwoman Surra MOVED THAT THE INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT WITH PINAL COUNTY,PINAL COUNTY PROJECT NO.PB- 41/CONTRACT NO.GA -502 FOR THE CHIP SEALING OF MOUNTAIN VIEW ROAD FROM U.S.60 TO PIONEER STREET BE APPROVED,AND THAT AUTHORIZATION BE GIVEN TO THE CITY MANAGER TO FINALIZE AND EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT. MOTION. VOTE:Unanimous. The motion carried. AMENDMENT TO PINAL COUNTY INTER- GOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT REGARDING EQUIPMENT AND PERSONNEL LEASE briefed the council on this item. Councilman Hendricks SECONDED THE )City Engineer Gordon Grandy Councilwoman Richmond MOVED THAT AMENDMENT NO.2 TO EQUIPMENT LEASE BETWEEN THE CITY AND PINAL COUNTY DATED DECEMBER 8,1993,BE APPROVED,AND THAT AUTHORIZATION BE GIVEN TO THE CITY MANAGER TO FINALIZE AND EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT. Councilman Hendricks SECONDED THE AGREEMENT. VOTE:Unanimous. The motion carried. RATIFICATION OF CITY MANAGER'S SELECTION FOR PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR )City Manager Mike Lee recommended Mr.Doug Dobson for the position of Director of Public Works. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL SEPTEMBER 20,1994 PAGE 5 OF 7 Councilwoman Surra MOVED THAT WE RATIFY THE SELECTION OF DOUG DOBSON AS PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR EFFECTIVE SEPTEMBER 21,1994. Vice Mayor Barker 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 Vice Mayor Barker MOVED THAT AN EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 6:00 P.M.AND A WORK SESSION AT 7:00 P.M.BE HELD ON MONDAY,OCTOBER 3,1994,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,OCTOBER 4,1994,IN THE CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE ROOM. Councilwoman Richmond SECONDED THE MOTION. VOTE:Unanimous. The motion carried. INFORMATION AND REPORTS City Attorney Glenn Gimbut informed the council that on September 29 at 6:00 p.m.in the Council Chambers there will be a meeting of the Water Utilities Community Facilities District of Apache Junction,this being their first organizational meeting. Mayor Perkins informed the council that on October 1 will be the policemen's/ firemen's ball dance at the Gold Canyon R.V.Park. City Manager Mike Lee informed the council that on September 23 at noon will be a Pinal County Governmental Alliance meeting in Casa Grande;and on September 28 will be CAAG regional meeting in Mammoth. ADJOURNMENT )Mayor Perkins adjourned the meeting at 8:44 p.m. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL SEPTEMBER 20,1994 PAGE 6 OF 7 Consent Agenda Items are as follows: 1.Acceptance of agenda. ACCEPTED THIS 4TH COUNCIL OF THE CITY SIGNED AND ATTESTED ATTEST: KATHLEEN CONNEL City Clerk DAY OF OF APACHE TO THIS OCTOBER ,1994,BY THE MAYOR AND CITY JUNCTION,ARIZONA. 5TH DAY OF OCTOBER CITY COUNCIL MINUTES CERTIFICATION ,1994. 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 20th day of September,1994.I further certify that the meeting was duly called and held and that a quorum was present. Dated this 26th day of September,1994. KATHLEEN CONNELLY City Clerk REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL SEPTEMBER 20,1994 PAGE 7 OF 7