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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1994-02-15 City Council Regular MinutesCITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 15,1994 The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Apache Junction, Arizona,was held on February 15,1994,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 7:02 p.m. INVOCATION Councilman Coleman gave the Invocation. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Councilwoman Richmond led the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL Councilmen Present:Mayor Perkins Vice Mayor Barker Councilwoman Richmond Councilman Hendricks Councilman Perkins Councilman Coleman (Vacancy) Staff Present:City Manager Michael R.Lee City Clerk Kathleen Connelly City Attorney Glenn Gimbut Assistant City Manager George Hoffman City Engineer Gordon Grandy Public Works Supt.Doug Dobson Planning Division Manager/Acting Director of Development Services Jim Nakagawa Others Present:Claude Tyer,1587 S.Grand Dr.,Apache Junction Frank Kennemur,2946 E.Tepee,Apache Junction Bernie Ravnass,1209 S.Grand Dr.,Apache Junction ACCEPTANCE OF CONSENT AGENDA )Vice Mayor Barker MOVED THAT THE CONSENT AGENDA BE ACCEPTED AS PRESENTED. Councilman Coleman SECONDED THE MOTION. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL FEBRUARY 15,1994 PAGE 1 OF 8 VOTE:Unanimous. The motion carried. AWARDS,PRESENTATIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS American Legion Post No.27 presented certificates of appreciation to Mayor Perkins and Vice Mayor Barker for their participation as judges in the American Legion's oratory scholarship contest. CALL TO THE PUBLIC Mr.Frank Kennemur addressed the Council regarding a voluntary freeze on certain salaries and his opinion that,based on per capita calculations,City salaries are too high.He requested that if the freeze is not done voluntary, that the particular position be made a contract position and the employee be made to bid on their own position. Mr.Claude Tyer addressed the Council regarding the sewer project being done by the Community Facilities District and his opposition to having a lien placed on his property. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT City Manager Mike Lee reported on the Lost Dutchman Days event.He stated that we will be borrowing the stage from the Town of Superior;that the City is providing assistance with traffic control and security for the parade and other events with our police force and public works personnel;that a grand stand will be bought from the water skiing park in Gilbert,which has gone out of business,for $4,800 compared to a new one for approximately $48.000;that the announcer stand will be constructed by the successfull bidder;and that the City will assist the Chamber of Commerce in preparing the vacant land south of ABCO for the stage and booth area for a cost estimated at $350 to $400. Mr.Lee also reported that Public Works has been preparing to pave Cortez Road but it has been delayed by the previous rain;and that there are currently 20 approved organizations participating in the Adopt -A -Street project. PUBLIC HEARINGS RESOLUTION NO.94-05,ORDERING WORK FOR STREET LIGHT IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT (SLID 9304-1)FOR APACHE VILLA )Mayor Perkins opened the public hearing. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL FEBRUARY 15,1994 PAGE 2 OF 8 Mr.Bernie Ravnass,1209 S.Grand, spoke in favor of this item. Mayor Perkins called for the motion. Vice Mayor Barker MOVED THAT RESOLUTION NO.94-05,"AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO ORDER THE INSTALLATION OF STREET LIGHTS WITHIN AN AREA DESCRIBED AS APACHE VILLA,A SUBDIVISION RECORDED IN BOOK 9 PAGE 58,PINAL COUNTY RECORDER,PINAL COUNTY, ARIZONA"BE APPROVED. Councilman Hendricks SECONDED THE MOTION. VOTE:Unanimous. The motion carried. City Engineer Gordon Grandy stated that this improvement district has some up front cost that will be provided by the City.He explained that the money will be reimbursed to the City over a period of three years through the monthly fee to users.He added there were no protests filed against this improvement. RESOLUTION NO.94-01,DECLARING THE TOWING SERVICE POLICIES AS PUBLIC RECORD, AND ORDINANCE NO.885,ADOPTING BY REFERENCE THE TOWING SERVICE POLICIES )City Clerk Kathy Connelly briefed the Council on both items.She stated she added in the policies language that allows for a Tow Committee consisting of City staff who would make recom- mendations to the Chief of Police;that members of the police department felt comfortable with that;and that there was a memo from the police department recommending another change. Capt.Scott explained that the change would allow the police department to contact a tow company other than those on the rotation list that would have a tractor/trailer tow truck in case they needed to move something like an overturned bus. Vice Mayor Barker asked if the Tow Committee consisting of staff was all right with the police department. Capt.Scott answered that they did not have a problem with that and whoever is on the committee makes no difference to them. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL FEBRUARY 15,1994 PAGE 3 OF 8 Councilman Hendricks mentioned there was a citizen on the last committee but he did not have a problem if there was none. Capt.Scott replied that makes no difference to them whatsoever. Ms.Connelly commented that one of the reasons why the committee should be of staff only and perhaps only police staff,was because there could be some necessary discussion about criminal history that should not be discussed with members of the public. Capt.Scott replied they have information that no one else should have and the police are the only ones who can access that information. Mayor Perkins stated the policies are very well written. Ms.Connelly stated that the ordinance included the emergency clause because these policies needed to be in place immediately. Mayor Perkins opened the public hearing:there being no one wishing to speak on this item,she closed the public hearing. Vice Mayor Barker MOVED THAT RESOLUTION NO.94-01,DECLARING AS A PUBLIC RECORD THAT CERTAIN DOCUMENT FILED WITH THE CITY CLERK ENTITLED CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA.TOWING SERVICE POLICIES,BE APPROVED. Councilman Hendricks SECONDED THE MOTION. VOTE:Unanimous. The motion carried. Vice Mayor Barker MOVED THAT ORDINANCE NO.885 BE READ BY TITLE ONLY WITH THE EMERGENCY CLAUSE AND THE READING OF THE ENTIRE ORDINANCE BE WAIVED. Councilman Hendricks SECONDED THE MOTION. VOTE:Unanimous. The motion carried. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL FEBRUARY 15,1994 PAGE 4 OF 8 City Clerk Kathy Connelly read,"AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA,ADOPTING BY REFERENCE THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA,TOWING SERVICE POLICIES AS DECLARED PUBLIC RECORD BY RESOLUTION NO.94-01;REPEALING ANY CONFLICTING PROVISIONS;PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY;AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY." Vice Mayor Barker MOVED THAT ORDINANCE NO.885 AS READ BY THE CITY CLERK BE APPROVED AND ADOPTED WITH THE FOLLOWING AMENDMENTS:THAT THE SUGGESTION FROM THE POLICE DEPARTMENT BE INCORPORATED WITHIN THIS DOCUMENT AND THAT THE TOWING COMMITTEE BE SET UP IN A MANNER THAT WILL CAUSE THE LEAST LIABILITY TO THE CITY. Councilman Hendricks SECONDED THE MOTION. VOTE:Unanimous. The motion carried. SECOND: PUBLIC HEARING ON COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING NEEDS FY 1994 )Housing &:Grants Coord.John Flumerfelt briefed the -Council on this item.He stated there were no comments received from the public on this application and invited anyone who would like more information on -this to come and see him before -February 25. Mayor Perkins opened the hearing to the public;there being no one wishing to speak,she closedlthe public hearing. (There was no action required from the Council on this item.) OLD BUSINESS None. NEW BUSINESS ACCEPTANCE OF RESIGNATION FROM COUNCILMAN ED COX AND AUTHORIZATION TO REMOVE MR.COX AS A SIGNER ON CITY ACCOUNTS )Councilman Hendricks MOVED THAT WE ACCEPT MR.COX'S RESIGNATION AND TO DIRECT STAFF TO REMOVE MR.COX AS AN AUTHORIZED SIGNER ON CITY BANK ACCOUNTS. Councilwoman Richmond SECONDED THE MOTION. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL FEBRUARY 15,1994 PAGE 5 OF 8 VOTE:Unanimous. The motion carried. Mayor Perkins stated that the Council accepted this resignation with regrets. FILLING OF COUNCIL VACANCY CREATED BY MR.COX'S RESIGNATION )Councilwoman Richmond MOVED THAT THE FOLLOWING DIRECTION BE GIVEN TO STAFF REGARDING THE PROCESS TO BE USED IN SELECTING A PERSON TO FILL REMAINDER OF MR.COX'S TERM:THAT WE FILL THE VACANCY USING THE TALENT BANK APPLICATION PROCESS. Vice Mayor Barker SECONDED THE MOTION. Councilman Perkins AMENDED THE MOTION TO INCLUDE THE DATES LISTED IN THE CITY CLERK'S MEMO AS A GUIDELINE IN THAT PROCESS. Councilwoman Richmond and Vice Mayor Barker agreed on the amendment. Ms.Connelly asked the Council to choose one of the dates as the deadline for submitting the applications. The Council agreed on February 23. VOTE:Unanimous. The :motion carried. Mayor Perkins asked if that information will be printed in the news media for the public.. Ms.Connelly confirmed that. COUNCIL DIRECTION TO STAFF ON PROPOSED LEGISLATION OR ACTIONS None. INFORMATION AND REPORTS Councilman Perkins encouraged citizens to attend the Open House of the Southeast Regional Siting Committee on February 21 from 4-8 p.m. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL FEBRUARY 15.1994 PAGE 6 OF 8 SELECTION OF MEETING DATES,TIMES,LOCATIONS,AND PURPOSES Councilman Coleman MOVED THAT AN EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 6:00 P.M.AND A WORK SESSION AT 7:00 P.M.BE HELD ON MONDAY,FEBRUARY 28,1994,IN THE CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE ROOM AND THE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS RESPECTIVELY;AND THAT AN EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 6:00 P.M.BE HELD ON TUESDAY,MARCH 1,1994,IN THE CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE ROOM. Councilwoman Richmond SECONDED THE MOTION. VOTE:Unanimous. The motion carried. ADJOURNMENT )Mayor Perkins adjourned the meeting at 9:44 p.m. Consent Agenda Items are as follows: 1.Acceptance of agenda. 2.Acceptance of the minutes of the special meeting of January 31,1994. 3.Acceptance of the minutes of the regular meeting of February 1,1994. ACCEPTED THIS 1ST DAY OF MARCH ,1994,BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA. SIGNED AND ATTESTED TO THIS 2m)DAY OF MARCH ,1994. ATTEST: KATHLEEN CONNELLY City Clerk REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL FEBRUARY 15,1994 PAGE 7 OF 8 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 15th day of February,1994.I further certify that the meeting was duly called and held and that a quorum was present. Dated this 17 day of February,1994. THLEEN CONN City Clerk REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL FEBRUARY 15,1994 PAGE 8 OF 8