HomeMy WebLinkAbout1990-05-15 City Council Regular MinutesCITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
MAY 15,1990
The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Apache Junction,
Arizona,was held on May 15,1990,at the Apache Junction City Council Chambers
pursuant to the notice required by law.
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Bluntschly called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m.
INVOCATION
Councilman Vehon gave the Invocation.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Vice Mayor Damiano led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL
Councilmen Present:
Councilmen Absent:
Staff Present:
Others Present:
Mayor Bluntschly
Vice Mayor Damiano
Councilman Cox
Councilwoman Alger
Councilman Vehon
Councilwoman Barker (ill)
Councilman Eidson (on vacation)
City Manager Michael R.Lee
City Clerk Kathleen Connelly
City Attorney David Alexander
Deputy City Clerk Lori Zmayefski
Director of Development Services Adriane
Brown -White
Director of Public Safety Bill McDaniel
Director of Public Works Rich Broman
Planning Division Manager Jim Nakagawa
City Engineer Gordon Grandy
Operations Supervisor Doug Dobson
Mr.Dick Mitchell
O'Connor,Cavanaugh,Anderson,Westover,
Kill ingsworth and Beshears
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Ms Nancy Koerner
1026 N.Goldfield
Apache Junction,Arizona
ACCEPTANCE OF CONSENT AGENDA
)Vice Mayor Damiano MOVED THAT
CONSENT AGENDA ITEM NOS.1 -7,EXCEPT TO TABLE ITEM NO.3,BE ACCEPTED AS
PRESENTED;
AND THAT THE CLAIM AGAINST THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION FILED ON BEHALF OF MARNA
SOBELSON,BE REJECTED;
AND THAT AUTHORIZATION BE GIVEN THE CITY MANAGER TO IMPLEMENT THE SETTLEMENT
WITH PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICERS,AND THAT AUTHORIZATION ALSO BE GIVEN THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXPEND CONTINGENCY FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $43,560 AS PROPOSED IN THE
AGREEMENT;
AND THAT THE INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT WITH THE ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE TOMAHAWK ROAD INTERSECTION,BE
ACCEPTED AS PRESENTED AND THAT AUTHORIZATION BE GIVEN THE MAYOR TO SIGN SAID
AGREEMENT;
AND THE BID FOR MOBILE RADIOS,PROJECT NO.PW-90-02,BE AWARDED TO E.F.JOHNSON
CO.,IN THE AMOUNT OF $8,704.12;
AND THAT THE BID FOR CRACK SEALANT,PROJECT NO.PW-90-03,BE AWARDED TO BREWER
COTE OF ARIZONA,IN THE AMOUNT OF $13,800.00;
AND THAT THE BID FOR CRACK SEAL MACHINE,PROJECT NO.PW-90-04,BE AWARDED TO
BREWER COTE OF ARIZONA,IN THE AMOUNT OF $24,752.50;
AND THAT ITEM NO.18 BE MOVED TO BEFORE "CALL TO THE PUBLIC".
Councilman Cox seconded the motion.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
Introduction of Distinguished Visitors and Guests
Mayor Bluntschly welcomed everyone to the Council meeting.
AWARDS,PRESENTATIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS
Mayor Bluntschly announced that May 20-26 is National Public Works Week,and
called upon the City Clerk to read the Proclamation.
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City Clerk Kathleen Connelly read the Proclamation for National Public Works
Week.
Mayor Bluntschly thanked Director of Public Works Rich Broman,Operations
Supervisor Doug Dobson,and the crews for the efforts put forth and the job well
done.
Mayor Bluntschly called upon Mr.Dick Mitchell to give a presentation on the
Municipal Property Corporation.
City Manager Michael R.Lee commented that there are numerous infrastructure
needs that the City will be facing,and one of the accepted means for financing
those needs is through Municipal Property Corporations.
Mr.Dick Mitchell,with the law firm of O'Connor,Cavanaugh,Anderson,
Westover,Killingsworth and Beshears,addressed the Council,stating that
several meetings have been held with staff and Peacock and Hislop,to discuss
the potential improvements in the City for the future,and one of the alter-
natives for funding suggested is the formation of a Municipal Property
Corporation.Mr.Mitchell stated that probably 70% of the municipalities
throughout the State have a Municipal Property Corporation,to finance anything
from libraries,city halls,infrastructure with regard to water/sewer,and this
is allowed under State law.Mr.Mitchell further outlined the purpose of a
Municipal Property Corporation,and the process for forming it.
Vice Mayor Damiano asked i f the City built a city hall,could the current
buildings be leased.
Mr.Mitchell explained that a restriction with tax exempt financing,is that
95% of the proceeds of the issue must be used for a governmental purpose,so i t
would have to stay within the 5%should they be leased to a nongovernmental
agency.
Councilwoman Alger asked i f councilmembers normally serve on these boards.
Mr.Mitchell replied that there is not a prohibition and varies,however,i t
is preferable to have less than a majority,but that he personally requires that
all members be residents of the city.
Mr.Mitchell added that under the Arizona Nonprofit Corporation laws,there
must be at least three directors,but not more than 25,and that the normal is
from three to five.
Director of Public Works Rich Broman stated that there were some people
interested in serving on the board who were invited to hear this presentation,
and asked what members would be required to do.
Mr.Mitchell explained that the function of the Municipal Property
Corporation is a "financing arm"of the municipality and serves at the pleasure
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of the municipality,and the only meetings would be the required annual meeting
and when the City requests the financing of a given project,which generally
requires two meetings per project.
Councilwoman Alger asked how much actual power these directors would have.
Mr.Mitchell replied that there is very little power,as the Mayor and
Council can remove the directors with or without cause,and the directors are
prohibited from incurring indebtedness without the approval of the Mayor and
Council,and the Council controls what financing would be done.
ITEM NO.18
DIRECTION TO STAFF ON MUNICIPAL PROPERTY CORPORATION,RESOLUTION,ARTICLES OF
INCORPORATION,AND BYLAWS.
City Manager Michael R.Lee stated
that direction is requested should the Council wish staff to proceed with the
formation of a Municipal Property Corporation.
Vice Mayor Damiano MOVED THAT THE
CITY MANAGER BE AUTHORIZED TO FINALIZE A RESOLUTION THAT WILL PROVIDE FOR THE
CITY COUNCIL'S APPROVAL OF ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION,BY-LAWS AND APPOINTMENTS
OF INCORPORATORS,A BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND STATUATORY AGENT FOR DEVELOPING A
MUNICIPAL PROPERTY CORPORATION.
motion.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
Councilwoman Alger seconded the
CALL TO THE PUBLIC
Mayor Bluntschly reminded members of the public that due to the open meeting
law,the Council will not be able to respond to comments or questions at this
time.
Ms Nancy Koerner,1026 N.Goldfield,Apache Junction,addressed the Council
regarding a parcel of land in Section 15,on the northeast corner of Tomahawk
and Superstition,where a person was granted a rezoning from CR1 to CB2 in March
1987,and stated that this person was allowed to scrape off the land prior to
having the rezoning granted.Ms Koerner asked that since this property has not
been developed,referring to Section 13.0111 of the Zoning Ordinance,that this
property be reverted back to the original zoning.
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CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
City Manager Michael R.Lee reported that the Library air conditioning
problems resulted in the Library being closed Monday and today but will be open
tomorrow,however,it will cost a minimum of $4,500 to make the necessary
repairs.
Mr.Lee read a letter addressed to the Mayor as follows:
Letter from Dan Powell,District Engineer
We are pleased to advise that the Arizona Department of Transportation contrac-
tors started project F0281514 on April 23,1990.The work performed is located
in Maricopa and Pinal Counties,in the cities of Mesa and Apache Junction origi-
nating at State Route 360,beginning at Power Road and extending easterly
approximately 11 miles to State Route 60,east of Apache Junction.The proposed
work consists of grading,draining,excavation,and structures.The contract
was awarded to Ball,Ball and Brossamar in the amount of $30,329,909.00.The
number of working days specified for the completion of the work is 360.
Mr.Lee reported that this project may be coming to a conclusion within the
next year,and asked i f there were any questions of the Council.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
ORDINANCE NO.732,ZONING/STREET FINANCING
POLICY WITHIN IMPROVEMENT DISTRICTS
(POSTPONED FROM APRIL 17,1990
)Director of Public Works Rich Broman
stated that in reconsidering the formula,should that be authorized by Council,
it would not require that this ordinance be implemented,and would be
appropriate for the Council to table this ordinance.
Mayor Bluntschly asked i f there was
anyone who wished to address the Council on this ordinance.There being no one
wishing to speak,Mayor Bluntschly closed the hearing to the public.
Councilman Vehon MOVED THAT
ORDINANCE NO.732 BE TABLED.
Vice Mayor Damiano seconded the
motion.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
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PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO.735,SUPERSTITION
BOULEVARD IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT,
AUTHORIZATION TO ORDER THE WORK
)City Engineer Gordon Grandy stated
that due to discussion at the work session,and as there is no true formulation
on the assessments,i t is recommended that this ordinance be postponed or
tabled.
Councilman Vehon asked if alter-
native methods of financing are being looked into,and i f the costs for inciden-
tals was previously figured into the assessments.
City Engineer Gordon Grandy replied
that previously it was figured in the individual parcels that are located on the
corner.
Councilman Vehon reiterated that the
$45,000 is the cost for curb,gutter and sidewalk around the intersection.
Mayor Bluntschly asked i f there was
anyone who wished to address the Council pertaining to this item.There being
no one wishing to speak,Mayor Bluntschly closed the hearing to the public.
Councilman Vehon MOVED THAT
ORDINANCE NO.735 BE POSTPONED UNTIL THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF JUNE 5,
1990.
Councilman Cox seconded the motion.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO.736,REPEALING
ORDINANCE NO.710 AND AMENDING THE CITY
CODE BY REVISING CHAPTER 12,TRAFFIC,
VEHICLES WEIGHT RESTRICTIONS ON
PUBLIC STREETS
)Director of Public Safety Bill
McDaniel stated that this Ordinance changes the original ordinance to comply
with State law.
Mayor Bluntschly stated that earlier
this year this Ordinance was adopted prohibiting truck traffic on Broadway,and
asked i f i t is necessary to allow truck traffic back on the street other than
local devivery.
to City Engineer Gordon Grandy.
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Chief McDaniel referred the question
City Engineer Gordon Grandy
explained that the truck route designation is to keep the grid system intact.
Mayor Bluntschly asked why,in light
of the Council's concerns,was this changed to allow truck traffic on Broadway
again.
Mr.Grandy replied that it was his
feeling that the major concern with Broadway was at the intersection of Royal
Palm,and that the route of Broadway between Meridian and Idaho does not have
the problems with trucks turning movements.Mr.Grandy added that at a future
meeting,a change will be proposed to install signs restricting turning of any
vehicles over 36 feet in length at the Royal Palm intersection.
Mayor Bluntschly stated that the
other concerns were at Delaware and Broadway,and east of Delaware along the
residential and school area.
Mr.Grandy explained that the
feeling is to maintain the model grid system,and that some of the routes are
not open such as Southern and the Superstition Freeway,and that the map was
prepared in anticipation to certain routes being open to trucks in the future,
and that once Broadway is widened there would be no reason to restrict truck
traffic.
Councilman Cox commented that
raising the weight limit would not be a problem,from 8,000 lbs.to 10,000 lbs.,
but many people have thanked him for getting the trucks off of Broadway.
Councilman Vehon asked i f this could
be adopted and leave Broadway closed until i t is widened and improved.
Mr.Grandy replied that the truck
route is on the map,which can be changed any way the Council desires.
Vice Mayor Damiano commented that he
has also been getting a lot of phone calls with people wanting truck traffic
prohibited entirely from Broadway.
Mayor Bluntschly asked i f there was
anyone who wished to address the Council on Ordinance No.736.There being no
one wishing to speak,Mayor Bluntschly closed the hearing to the public.
Vice Mayor Damiano MOVED THAT
ORDINANCE NO.736,BE READ BY TITLE ONLY AND THE READING OF THE ENTIRE ORDINANCE
BE WAIVED.
Councilman Cox seconded the motion.
VOTE:Unanimous
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The motion carried.
City Clerk Kathleen Connelly read as
follows:
ORDINANCE NO.736,AN ORDINANCE OF
THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA,AMENDING THE
APACHE JUNCTION CITY CODE CHAPTER 12,TRAFFIC,BY REVISING ARTICLE 12-4,
VEHICLE WEIGHT RESTRICTIONS ON PUBLIC STREETS,SECTION 12-4-1 THROUGH 12-4-6
CHAPTER I GENERAL:ARTICLE 1-8 PENALTY;AND REPEALING ORDINANCE NO.710 AND
ADOPTING IN LIEU THEREOF,ORDINANCE NO.736;REPEALING ANY CONFLICTING
PROVISIONS;PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY;AND PROVIDING FOR PENALTIES.
City Attorney David Alexander
suggested that i f the map is utilized,the motion should incorporate the map
that is attached,and also consider deleting Section IV of the Ordinance,as
there is a little incongruity existing in the ordinance with a civil penalty and
a misdemeanor.Mr.Alexander added that the misdemeanor penalty in Article 12
of the City Code should be sufficient.
Mr.Alexander further explained that
this ordinance is an amendment to the City Code that has a penalty provision
already with a fine schedule.
City Clerk Kathleen Connelly asked
i f this repeals Article 1-8 of the City Code,and adopting a new penalty
section.
Mr.Alexander suggested a recess to
make sure that this ordinance is not also repealing the weight schedule.
Mayor Bluntschly recessed the
meeting at 7:45 p.m.
Mayor Bluntschly reconvened the
meeting at 7:58 p.m.
City Attorney David Alexander recom-
mended that Section IV be deleted from Ordinance No.736,and stated that
Article 1-8(b)does not conflict with any other penalty provisions of the Code.
Vice Mayor Damiano MOVED THAT
ORDINANCE NO.736 AS READ BY THE CITY CLERK,BE APPROVED AND ADOPTED WITH THE
FOLLOWING AMENDMENTS:
PROHIBIT TRUCKS OVER 10,000 POUNDS FROM DRIVING ON BROADWAY,FROM MERIDIAN TO
ROYAL PALM BOULEVARD,BOTH EAST BOUND AND WEST BOUND,AND TO DELETE SECTION IV
FROM THE ORDINANCE AND INCORPORATE THE MAP,EXCEPT FOR THE DARK AREAS THAT SHOWS
BROADWAY.
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Councilman Cox seconded the motion.
Councilman Vehon asked for clarifi-
cation that Vice Mayor Damiano's intent is discontinue traffic on Broadway from
Meridian to Royal Palm only.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO.738,AMENDING
ORDINANCE NO.392 AND REPEALING THE
LOCATIONS FOR STOP SIGNS AT GOLDFIELD
ROAD AT JUNCTION AND CORTEZ ROAD AT
2ND AVENUE (With Emergency Clause)
)Mayor Bluntschly asked i f there was
anyone who wished to speak in favor of or in opposition to the ordinance.There
being no one wishing to address the Council,Mayor Bluntschly closed the hearing
to the public.
Vice Mayor Damiano MOVED THAT
ORDINANCE NO.738 BE READ BY TITLE ONLY WITH THE EMERGENCY CLAUSE,AND THE
READING OF THE ENTIRE ORDINANCE BE WAIVED.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
follows:
Councilman Cox seconded the motion.
City Clerk Kathleen Connelly read as
ORDINANCE NO.738,AN ORDINANCE OF
THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA,REPEALING
THE DESIGNATION OF CERTAIN LOCATIONS FOR STOP SIGNS WITHIN THE CITY OF APACHE
JUNCTION,ARIZONA;REPEALING ANY CONFLICTING PROVISIONS;PROVIDING FOR
SEVERABILITY;PROVIDING FOR PENALTIES;AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
Vice Mayor Damiano MOVED THAT
ORDINANCE NO.738,AS READ BY THE CITY CLERK,BE APPROVED AND ADOPTED.
Councilman Cox seconded the motion.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
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PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO.737,AMENDING
ORDINANCE NO.374 AND ORDINANCE NO.392
ESTABLISHING STOP SIGN LOCATIONS AT 2ND
AVENUE,MANZANITA,AND AT GREASEWOOD
(With the Emergency Clause)
)City Engineer Gordon Grandy
explained that this ordinance re-establishes stop signs in opposing directions
after the previous ordinance removed stop signs at 2nd Avenue.
Mayor Bluntschly asked i f there was
anyone who wished to address the Council in regards to this agenda item.There
being no one wishing to speak,Mayor Bluntschly closed the hearing to the
public.
Vice Mayor Damiano MOVED THAT
ORDINANCE NO.737,BE READ BY TITLE ONLY WITH THE EMERGENCY CLAUSE,AND THE
READING OF THE ENTIRE ORDINANCE BE WAIVED.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
follows:
Councilman Cox seconded the motion.
City Clerk Kathleen Connelly read as
ORDINANCE NO.737,AN ORDINANCE OF
THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA,ESTABLISHING
LOCATIONS FOR STOP SIGNS WITHIN THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA;REPEALING
ANY CONFLICTING PROVISIONS;PROVIDING FOR ,SEVERABILITY;PROVIDING FOR PENALTY;
AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
Vice Mayor Damiano MOVED THAT
ORDINANCE NO.737,AS READ BY THE CITY CLERK,BE APPROVED AND ADOPTED.
Councilman Cox seconded the motion.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO.739,AMENDING THE
CITY CODE BY REVISING CHAPTER 5,CITY
MAGISTRATE AND MAGISTRATE COURT
)City Attorney David Alexander
explained that this ordinance changes the Magistrates term of office to conform
with the City's fiscal year;to comply with some Supreme Court administrative
rulings that have been recently issued giving certain powers of supervision to
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Magistrates over their Court and Court personnel;changes the City Code to
reflect that there are now two Magistrates,a Magistrate and a presiding
Magistrate;and deletes the penalty provision in the middle of the jury section.
Mayor Bluntschly asked i f there was
anyone who wished to address the Council on the ordinance.There being no one
wishing to speak,Mayor Bluntschly closed the hearing to the public.
Vice Mayor Damiano MOVED THAT
ORDINANCE NO.739 BE READ BY TITLE ONLY,AND THE READING OF THE ENTIRE ORDINANCE
BE WAIVED.
Councilman Cox seconded the motion.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
City Clerk Kathleen Connelly read as
follows:
ORDINANCE NO.739,AN ORDINANCE OF
THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA,AMENDING THE
APACHE JUNCTION CITY CODE,CHAPTER 5,MAGISTRATE COURT,SECTIONS 5-2-1,
MAGISTRATE,5-2-2,ASSISTANT MAGISTRATE AND MAGISTRATE PRO-TEM,AND 5-2-3,
POWERS AND DUTIES OF MAGISTRATE,OF ARTICLE 5-2,PRESIDING OFFICER,AND AMENDING
ARTICLE 5-4,FORMATION AND SUMMONING OF JURIES;JURORS PAY,BY REPEALING THE
EXISTING SECTIONS 5-2-1,5-2-2,AND 5-2-3 OF ARTICLE 5-2,AND SUBPARAGRAPH D OF
ARTICLE 5-4,ENACTING NEW SECTIONS 5-2-1,5-2-2,AND 5-2-3,ADDING ARTICLE 5-5
COURT PERSONNEL;REPEALING ANY CONFLICTING PROVISIONS;AND PROVIDING FOR
SEVERABILITY.
Vice Mayor Damiano MOVED THAT
ORDINANCE NO.739,AS READ BY THE CITY CLERK,BE APPROVED AND ADOPTED.
Councilman Cox seconded the motion.
Vice Mayor Damiano mentioned to the
public that the second judge my have hours for working people i f i t is disco-
vered necessary.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
OLD BUSINESS
None.
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NEW BUSINESS
ESTABLISHMENT OF AN IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT
ASSESSMENT FORMULA FOR SUPERSTITION
IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT
)Mr.Grandy suggested making direc-
tion as to what the Council wishes emphasized in the formula,such a the "per
foot"basis instead of the "composite cost"associated with spreading the inci-
dental costs.
Councilwoman Alger stated that i t
would be difficult to give a recommendation tonight as some of the construction
costs that are in the incidental costs,the columns need to be adjusted to show
the correct formula.
Mr.Grandy explained that there are
two types of incidentals,construction and administrative.
Councilwoman Alger suggested
reworking the figures and take another look at it.
Mr.Broman suggested a lineal
footage basis and not a construction ratio.
Councilman Cox asked i f everyone
wasn't paying for that on the side streets at the curb.
City Manager Michael R.Lee
explained that this is only at the intersection.
Councilwoman Alger asked that the
formula be done three or four different ways and presented for the Council to
review.
Mr.Grandy stated that he had
intended to,but i t appears to be the people in the area are concerned and not
the Council.
Councilwoman Alger commented that
the Council would like to present something viable to the people concerned.
Mr.Grandy asked i f the Council
wishes to make a decision on "ordering the work"at the June 5th meeting without
having another property owner -type meeting to display these alternatives for
formulas.
alternative formulas can be ready.
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Councilwoman Alger asked how soon
Mr.Grandy replied that they can be
prepared by the end of the week.
Councilwoman Alger suggested
Councilmembers coming in and looking at these individually to allow staff to
come up with some kind of consensus between Council and staff,prior to the June
5th meeting.
Councilman Vehon asked i f the
$42,889.00 for administration soft costs is an engineers estimate of what would
be required to the term.
Mr.Grandy replied that this is 10
years worth of record keeping,by Scott Ruby's estimate,and was prior to all of
the changes in hard costs.
Councilman Vehon asked i f i t is
appropriate to look at paving Superstition now,and only putting in curb,gutter
and sidewalk for those who have postponed i t or want it.
Mr.Grandy replied that Mr.Ruby
would probably say this is a significant change in the plans,therefore making
i t necessary to start over.
Councilman Vehon asked i f those
wanting specific assessment are still paying for those,i f those are dropped,in
the engineering estimates.
Mr.Grandy replied that the engi-
neering fee is already fixed,unless the City is willing to contribute toward
the incidentals.
Councilman Vehon asked why someone
who didn't want those specific assessment to begin with be penalized.
Mr.Grandy replied that it would be
very difficult to break out those dollars from an engineering estimate
viewpoint.
Mr.Broman stated that those wishing
additional specifics already entered into an agreement to pay the engineering
costs.
Councilman Vehon MOVED THAT THIS
SUPERSTITION IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT ASSESSMENT FORMULA BE CONTINUED TO THE
JUNE 5TH COUNCIL MEETING.
Councilwoman Alger seconded the
motion.
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VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
COUNCIL DIRECTION TO STAFF ON PROPOSED LEGISLATION OR ACTIONS
COMMUNITY VISION;ACCEPTANCE OF SCHEDULE AND METHOD,AND DIRECTION TO STAFF.
Director of Development Services
Adriane Brown -White stated that staff is recommending that an audio-visual pre-
sentation be developed and presented to the citizens in order to obtain their
input for the community's vision for the future,and requested that the first
phase presentation be approved,with a revision in the dates to the end of July.
Councilman Vehon MOVED THAT
DIRECTION BE GIVEN TO STAFF,THROUGH THE CITY MANAGER,TO PROCEED WITH THE
COMMUNITY VISION SCHEDULE BY DEVELOPING AN AUDIO-VISUAL PRESENTATION AND
OBTAINING BOTH INDIVIDUAL AND GROUP INPUT NECESSARY TO DETERMINE THE COMMUNITY'S
VISION FOR THE FUTURE,AND ALSO LEAVING SOME LATITUDE FOR THE STAFF TO REVISE
THE DATES GIVEN IN THE RECOMMENDATION TO GO ALONG WITH THE TIME LAG THAT HAS
TAKEN PLACE.
Councilwoman Alger seconded the
motion.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
DIRECTION TO STAFF TO AMEND THE CITY CODE TO ALLOW FOR SUSPENSION OF CITY
BUSINESS LICENSES DUE TO NON-COMPLIANCE WITH LICENSING REGULATIONS.
City Clerk Kathleen Connelly
requested direction to allow staff to go into the City Code to accomplish the
establishment of a procedure to allow for the suspension of a license,and to
make uniform the procedure for the appeal process and revocation of a license.
Councilman Vehon asked the City
Attorney i f the existing language is not adequate.
City Attorney David Alexander
replied that there are currently several different people making the suspension
process,there should be an appeals process,even i f there is a hearing through
the City Clerk's office,but that there are currently inconsistencies.
Mayor Bluntschly commented that the
purpose of this agenda item is to treat everyone on an equal basis.
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Vice Mayor Damiano MOVED THAT THE
CITY CLERK BE GIVEN DIRECTION,THROUGH THE CITY MANAGER,TO DRAFT A STANDARD
FORMAT REGARDING LICENSE SUSPENSION,REVOCATION AND APPEAL/HEARING PROCEDURES TO
BE APPLICABLE TO ALL CITY BUSINESS LICENSES ON AN EQUAL BASIS.
Councilman Cox seconded the motion.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
LAND USE -DISCUSSION ON POSSIBLE ELIMINATION OF CB1 AND CB2 ZONING DISTRICTS.
Mayor Bluntschly stated that there
is nothing more to add to the discussion of the work session and asked for a
motion.
Vice Mayor Damiano MOVED THAT
DIRECTION BE GIVEN STAFF,THROUGH THE CITY MANAGER,TO PROCEED WITH THE
NECESSARY PUBLIC HEARINGS AND DRAFTING OF AN ORDINANCE TO ELIMINATE CB1 AND CB2
ZONING DISTRICTS.
The motion died due to lack of a
second.
Mayor Bluntschly asked for another
motion.
Councilman Vehon expressed concern
that if more specific direction is not given to the Planning and Zoning
Commission,that they will flounder resulting in not getting something back that
Council is looking for.
Mayor Bluntschly passed the gavel to
the Vice Mayor Damiano.
Vice Mayor Damiano called for a
motion.
Mayor Bluntschly MOVED THAT NO
FURTHER ACTION BE TAKEN ON THE ELIMINATION OF THE CBI AND CB2 ZONING DISTRICTS.
the Vice Mayor Damiano.
motion.
Councilman Cox seconded the motion.
Councilwoman Alger asked i f this is
just referring to the elimination of the zoning districts,not the uses allowed.
Mayor Bluntschly replied that this
is correct.
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VOTE:In Favor:Councilwoman Alger,Councilman Cox,Vice Mayor Damiano,
Mayor Bluntschly
Opposed:Councilman Vehon
The motion carried.
Vice Mayor Damiano passed the gavel
back to Mayor Bluntschly.
BOARDS AND COMMISSION APPLICANT REVIEW COMMITTEE FOR BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS AND
OTHER COUNCIL APPOINTED GROUPS.
Councilman Vehon proposed a Board
and Commission Applicant Review Committee,in order to establish a more pro-
fessional method of choosing members,specifically to do interviews and check
references and also to do better training prior to actually be placed on a board
or commission.
Councilman Vehon MOVED THAT
DIRECTION BE GIVEN TO THE CITY MANAGER TO DRAFT AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A
BOARD AND COMMISSION APPLICANT REVIEW COMMITTEE,INCORPORATING THE RECOMMENDED
GOALS AND OBJECTIVES AS SHOWN IN THE PACKET.
Councilwoman Alger seconded the
motion.
Councilwoman Alger asked i f there is
a deadline on this proposed ordinance.
Councilman Vehon replied THAT IT BE
INCORPORATED INTO THE MOTION THAT THIS BE BROUGHT BACK ON JUNE 19,1990.
addition to the motion.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
Councilwoman Alger agreed to the
SELECTION OF MEETING DATES,TIMES,LOCATIONS AND PURPOSES:
EXECUTIVE SESSION,WORK SESSION,
JUNE 4,1990
EXECUTIVE SESSION,WORK SESSION,
JUNE 5,1990
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MAY 15, 1990
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)Councilwoman Alger MOVED THAT AN
EXECUTIVE SESSION BE HELD AT 6:00 P.M.,AND A WORK SESSION AT 7:00 P.M.,ON JUNE
4,1990,IN THE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS;
AND THAT AN EXECUTIVE AND WORK SESSION BE HELD AT 6:00 P.M.,ON JUNE 5,1990,IN
THE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS.
Vice Mayor Damiano seconded the
motion.
City Manager Michael R.Lee stated
that i t is necessary to schedule a budget work session,should the Council wish
to have one prior to the June 5th adoption of the tentative budget.
Mayor Bluntschly commented that as
part of the regular meeting agenda,it would be discussed at the June 4th work
session.
Councilman Vehon stated that the
Superstition Horseman's Association was to be present at the work session.
Councilwoman Alger added that there
will also be the Improvement District on the work session agenda.
Mayor Bluntschly suggested having
the Horseman's Association at the later date.
Councilwoman Alger commented that
this would be reasonable.
City Clerk Kathleen Connelly
explained that there is not a requirement for publication of the tentative
budget,however,i t is necessary to have two consecutive weeks of advertisement
between the tentative and the final budgets.
Mr.Lee stated that the final budget
adoption is projected for June 19th,but it wouldn't be a problem i f it went to
July 3rd.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
INFORMATION AND REPORTS
SUBCOMMITTEE REPORT ON CODE ENFORCEMENT PROCEDURE.(FOR REVIEW PRIOR TO
ACCEPTANCE OF REPORT AND DIRECTION TO STAFF)
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MAY 15,1990
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Director of Development Services
Adriane Brown -White explained that this was for information only,and will be on
the next agenda for action.
Vice Mayor Damiano read a letter from Cora Blatterspiel inviting the Council
to a ceremony sponsored by the Action Arizona Committee,at the Veteran's
Memorial Park Gazebo on May 30th at 6:30 p.m.to present the signs designating
Veteran's Memorial Park and honoring the POW's and MIA's who have not returned
to this country.
Councilman Vehon commented that the Vice Mayor Damiano,Councilwoman Alger,
Economic Development Specialist John Schoeph,and himself attending the Pinal
County Town Hall meeting which addressed the proposed jet port and economic
development for Pinal County,and that a lot was accomplished as far as net-
working in Pinal County.
City Manager Michael R.Lee publicly thanked City Council and staff for
giving up a Saturday to meet in a seminar,stating that this is a good indica-
tion of the dedication and loyalty of the City staff,and the importance the
Council gives their positions.Mr.Lee additionally asked i f the rearrangement
of the podium is to the satisfaction of the Council.
Council consensus was that i t is satisfactory.
Vice Mayor Damiano suggested angling i t a little more.
ADJOURNMENT
)There being no further business to
discuss,Mayor Bluntschly adjourned the meeting at 8:40 p.m.
Consent Agenda Items are as follows:
1.Acceptance of Agenda
2.Acceptance of Regular Meeting of May 1,1990
3.Resolution No.90-13;Authorizing a contract with the State of Arizona for a
$2,000 State Development Fund Matching Grant.
4.Acceptance or denial of claim against the City on behalf of Marna Sobelson.
5.Authorization to implement settlement on Administrative Claim against City
of Apache Junction.
6.Intergovernmental Agreement with Arizona Department of Transportation for
construction of Tomhawk Road Intersection.
7.Award of Bids:PW-90-02,Mobile Radios;PW-90-03,Crack Sealant;and
PW-90-04,Crack Seal Machine.
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MAY 15,1990
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APPROVED AND ACCEPTED THIS 5TH DAY OF JUNE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA.
SIGNED AND ATTESTED TO THIS 8TH DAY OF JUNE
ATTEST:
KATHLEEN CONNELLY
City Clerk
EN ETH BLUNTSCHlENNETHBLUNTSCHLY
Mayor
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
CERTIFICATION
,BY THE MAYOR AND
,1990.
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
May,1990.I further certify that the meeting was duly called
and held and that a quorum was present.
Dated this eP4"-;day of 1990.
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MAY 15,1990
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KATHLEEN CONNELLY
City Clerk
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