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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1992-08-04 City Council Regular MinutesCITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 4,1992 The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Apache Junction, Arizona,was held on August 4,1992 at the Apache Junction City Council Chambers pursuant to the notice required by law. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Damiano called the meeting to order at 7:01 p.m. INVOCATION Vice Mayor Eidson gave the Invocation. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Councilwoman Barker led the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL Councilmen Present:Mayor Damiano Vice Mayor Eidson Councilwoman Barker Councilwoman Alger Councilman Coleman Councilman Cox (Councilman Perkins was absent) Staff Present:City Manager Michael R.Lee City Clerk Kathleen Connelly City Attorney Glenn Gimbut Director of Public Works Rich Broman City Engineer Gordon Grandy Interim Dir.of Development Serv./ Planning Division Manager Jim Nakagawa ACCEPTANCE OF CONSENT AGENDA )Councilwoman Alger MOVED THAT THE CONSENT AGENDA BE ACCEPTED AS PRESENTED;AND THAT THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH THE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE BE APPROVED;AND REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AUGUST 4,1992 PAGE 1 OF 10 THAT THE CONTRACT WITH ARNOLD HIRSCH FOR CITY PROSECUTOR SERVICES BE APPROVED; AND THAT THE BID FOR PROJECT PW 92-07,CHIP SEAL OILS,BE AWARDED TO INTERNATIONAL SURFACING FOR ±35,000 GALLONS @ $0.82 PER GALLON. Councilman Cox SECONDED THE MOTION. VOTE:Unanimous. The motion carried. AWARDS,PRESENTATIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS Mayor Damiano presented an award and recognition of achievement to City employee Keith Bedwell for completing automotive maintenance courses. Mr.Al Kattan,engineering specialist for the Arizona Department of Transportation,presented a status report on the Idaho Road construction project. Mr.Bob Casillas,representing Peacock,Hislop,Staley and Givens,gave a status report on the financing program for the public safety facilities and additional council -designated projects. CALL TO THE PUBLIC None. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT None. PUBLIC HEARINGS None. OLD BUSINESS None. NEW BUSINESS AWARD OF BID FOR PROJECT NO.ENG 92-04 FOR CONSTRUCTION OF SOUTHERN AVENUE SIDEWALKS AND HANDICAPPED RAMPS REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AUGUST 4,1992 PAGE 2 OF 10 )City Engineer Gordon Grandy briefed the Council on this item.He stated it was originally estimated at a cost of $15,000 for this project but the bids have been for about $20,000 and $31,000.He asked the Council that besides awarding this project they also consider an additional $5,000 in the Capital Improvement Plan estimate so that this project can be done. would the additional $5,000 come from. be sacrificed from other projects. Councilwoman Barker asked where Mr.Grandy replied it would have to Councilwoman Barker asked clarification on information about Consolidated Water. Mr.Grandy explained that the water company has a project pending for a water main installation that takes the same alignment adjacent to the curb on Southern Avenue and that they are waiting for approval from the Arizona Corporation Commission on a rate increase before they can do it.He stated it would be his position to ask Consolidated Water Company to relocate their water main to the other side of Southern Avenue so the City can proceed with the sidewalks before school starts. water company has been asked for that. have not agreed to that. Councilwoman Barker asked if the Mr.Grandy replied yes,but they Councilwoman Barker commented what that means is possibly passing this project and later have Consolidated Water saying they don't agree to that,and have to go back to tear it all out. Mr.Grandy stated that the City has control of the right-of-way and the water company does not;so if they came back later wanting to tear up the sidewalks,the City would have the last say on Southern Avenue right-of-way. The Council briefly discussed that the south side of the road was State land property but within the city limits and if this would represent a problem in this case. Councilwoman Barker agreed with having the sidewalks done at the school but she also wanted to be sure they would not have to tear them up later. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AUGUST A,1992 PAGE 3 OF 10 Public Works Director Richard Broman stated that ultimately it would have to be acquired right-of-way for that corridor,but historicaly when development occurs the developer provides the right-of-way and makes the improvements;because that is State land it is slower to develop;if the company wants to put any utilities in that corridor they merely apply to the State Land Department to get an easement or purchase of right-of-way and then the State would permit them to put utilities in there. Councilwoman Barker commented it is their process and it has nothing to do with the City. Mr.Broman replied that is correct, except that the City would review their permit for the installation. Councilman Coleman MOVED THAT THE BID FOR PROJECT NO.ENG 9204,-CONSTRUCTION OF SOUTHERN AVENUE SIDEWALKS AND HANDICAPPED RAMPS,BE AWARDED TO "DOWN TO EARTH CONTRACTING"IN THE AMOUNT OF $20,348.54;AND THAT THIS PROJECT PROCEED WITH THE SCHEDULE RECOMMENDED BY THE CITY ENGINEER. MOTION. VOTE:Unanimous. The motion carried. AWARD OF BID FOR PROJECT NO.ENG 92-02*A FOR EXTENSION OF THE CITY COMPLEX WATER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM on this item. were doing this. Councilwoman Barker SECONDED THE )) City Engineer briefed the Council Councilwoman Alger asked why they Mr.Grandy explained that the City currently has several water meters for a fee of about $60 or $75 per meter with a usage rate of a 1000 gallons each and when the City uses more than that then it pays more.He stated that by eliminating those meters and making all the water go through only one the various fees on the different meters would be eliminated. The Council further discussed this project and how it might or might not affect the proposed Police building and future city complex expansion. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AUGUST 4,1992 PAGE 4 OF 10 City Manager Mike Lee commented that staff is not recommending to go ahead with the project at this time;that they advertised for the bids because they did not feel they could just,without the Council's approval,forget about it. Councilwoman Alger MOVED THAT ENGINEERING PROJECT 92-02*A,BE POSTPONED INDEFINITELY. Councilman Cox SECONDED THE MOTION. Councilwoman Barker asked if the indefinitely postponement would preclude their being able to ever do that. Councilwoman Alger AMENDED HER MOTION TO POSTPONE THE PROJECT FOR SOME TIME IN THE FUTURE AND REJECT ALL CURRENT BIDS. Vice Mayor Eidson commented that if the City has the money,this seems a project they should seriously consider and have it done. Councilwoman Barker commented her understanding was that this money would come out of Operations but it had not been budgeted. Mr.Lee stated it was budgeted last year but it was not accomplished then;that it was not rebudgeted this year but there is about half a million dollars in the Operations construction budget which is a single -line item and it could come out of that. Public Works Director Rich Broman commented that since they are close to finalizing the masterplan they could develop a master utility plan,and once they know where the buildings are going to be located approximately,they could figure out the new alignment for the utility lines properly so that when future buildings are built there is no conflict. Councilwoman Alger commented it seems this is a project that staff could do and it might be easy because it all could be done in-house,but they don't have to do it right now. The Council proceeded with the vote. VOTE:In favor:Councilman Cox,councilman Coleman,Councilwoman Barker, Councilwoman Alger. Opposed:Vice Mayor Eidson,Mayor Damiano. The motion passed. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AUGUST 4,1992 PAGE 5 OF 10 DISCUSSION AND INFORMATION OF WILLIAMS AIR FORCE BASE REUSE ISSUES )City Manager Mike Lee informed the Council there is a proposal of an IGA agreement,which would have the cities of Mesa,Chandler,Gilbert,Queen Creek,Apache Junction and Maricopa County as equal partners to own and operate the airport facility.He stated that Mesa may be designated as the lead agency in certain aspects and the IGA group as the administrative agency with some of the entities contracting some of their administrative services such as financial reporting and payroll processing.He further explained that Apache Junction doesn't have the negative impact;that impacts on the City will be generally good and that it would be important for Apache Junction to be a partner in the IGA as long as there is no significant financial responsibility because there are outside funds available.He stated the plan is to continue for a two-year period in the IGA group and within that time the objective would be to develop a long- term ownership structure which could be an authority,a community facilities district,a continuation of the IGA,or a sole owner. The Council further discussed this subject. COUNCIL DIRECTION TO STAFF ON PROPOSED LEGISLATION OR ACTIONS ELECTRICAL FENCING FOR ANIMALS )Mayor Damiano introduced Mr. William Chamberlain to address the Council on this item. Mr.William Chamberlain,980 E. Scenic,stated that the change on the ordinance is to give Apache Junction an opportunity to extend another measure to protect the welfare of the residents and their pets and also to eliminate some dangerous situations that occur because of this.He further explained the reasons for the change. Councilwoman Alger questioned the location of the electrical fencing and pointed out that the change says that this be wherever livestock is allowed to be kept. Mr.Chamberlain replied wherever zoning districts allow the keeping of livestock. Councilwoman Alger commented that because horses are allowed everywhere in the City this change could go into every zoning district;that horses are allowed on one -acre lots and so the residential areas that have their one -acre can have their horses;so this means that the electrical fencing would be allowed in every district in the city.She asked Mr.Chamberlain if he is wanting to have the change in the GR zoning only. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AUGUST 4,1992 PAGE 6 OF 10 Mr.Chamberlain explain that the only proposed change is to extend the limitations of the use of the electrical fence for the purpose of keeping other animals than just livestock,but the actual locations will not change. Councilwoman Alger asked Mr. Chamberlain about the specific animals that he has on mind. Mr.Chamberlain replied it is dogs. Councilwoman Alger asked if he intends for this to contain the dogs,why is he including animals permitted by the Arizona Fish and Game Department. Mr.Chamberlain replied that is because anyone else who would want to bring in other animals that may fall into something that is other than a domestic animal,then it would be under the control of the Arizona Fish and Game and they would have the right to say whether they can have it or not,and also their control would be in conjunction with the municipality's ordinance. Councilwoman Alger commented that Arizona Fish and Game Department already has the power to do that. Mr.Chamberlain stated all they want is to extend the utilization of electrical fencing for the purpose of keeping dogs and cats. Councilwoman Alger suggested to specified dogs and cats only instead of putting game and fish on there. Councilman Coleman asked if this electrified fence is located within another fence. Mr.Chamberlain replied that is correct and explained that the safety requirements are intact in the ordinance. Councilwoman Alger asked if there are other people interested in using this type of fences. Mr.Chamberlain replied there is a significant number of these fences illegally. Councilman Coleman MOVE THAT THE FOLLOWING DIRECTION BE GIVEN TO THE CITY MANAGER AND THE APPROPRIATE CITY STAFF:TO PROCEED WITH THE AMENDMENTS TO THE CITY CODE TO ALLOW ELECTRICALLY CHARGED FENCES TO BE ERECTED AND MAINTAINED,IN THE APPLICABLE AND PERMISSIBLE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AUGUST 4,1992 PAGE 7 OF 10 ZONING DISTRICTS,FOR THE KEEPING OF LIVESTOCK AND ANIMALS PERMITTED BY THE ARIZONA FISH AND GAME DEPARTMENT. Vice Mayor Eidson SECONDED THE MOTION. VOTE:In favor:Councilman Coleman,Councilwoman Barker,Vice Mayor Eidson, Councilwoman Alger,Mayor Damiano. Opposed:Councilman Cox. The motion passed. SELECTION OF MEETING DATES,TIMES,LOCATIONS,AND PURPOSES Councilwoman Alger MOVED THAT AN EXECUTIVE SESSION BE HELD AT 6:00 P.M.AND A WORK SESSION BE HELD AT 7:00 P.M. ON MONDAY,AUGUST 31,1992 AT THE CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE ROOM AND CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS RESPECTIVELY;AND THAT AN EXECUTIVE SESSION BE HELD AT 6:00 P.M.ON TUESDAY,SEPTEMBER 1,1992 IN THE CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE ROOM. Councilwoman Barker SECONDED'THE MOTION. INFORMATION AND REPORTS City Clerk Kathleen Connelly reminded the Council that the second Council meetings in August are not scheduled. ADJOURNMENT meeting at 8:35 p.m. Consent Agenda Items are as follows: 1.Acceptance of Agenda. 2.Acceptance of the Minutes of the Special Meeting of July 6,1992. 3.Authorization for approval of the Economic Development Agreement with the Chamber of Commerce. 4.Approval of contract with Arnold Hirsch for City Prosecutor Services. 5.Approval to award bid for chip seal oil for the chip seal program. REGULARMEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AUGUSTA,1992 PAGE .8 OF 10 )Mayor Damiano adjourned the ACCEPTED THIS 1ST DAY OF SEPTEMBER ,1992,BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA. SIGNED AND ATTESTED TO THIS 2ND DAY OF SEPTEMBER ,1992. THOMAS DAM IANO Mayor ATTEST: KATHLEEN CONNELLY City Clerk REGULAIUMEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AUGUST 4,1992 . PAGE 9 OF 10 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 4th day of August,1992.I further certify that the meeting was duly called and held and that a quorum was present. Dated this 17th day of August,1992. KATHLEEN CONNELLY City Clerk REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AUGUST 4,1992 PAGE 10 OF 10