HomeMy WebLinkAbout1990-07-03 City Council Regular MinutesCITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
JULY 3,1990
The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Apache Junction,
Arizona,was held on July 3,1990,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 7:00 p.m.
INVOCATION
Councilman Vehon gave the Invocation.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilwoman Alger led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL
Councilmen Present:
Staff Present:
Others Present:
Mayor Bluntschly
Vice Mayor Damiano
Councilwoman Barker
Councilman Cox
Councilman Eidson
Councilwoman Alger
Councilman Vehon
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
Parks and Recreation Director Jeff Bell
Planning Division Manager Jim Nakagawa
Economic Development Specialist John Schoeph
City Engineer Gordon Grandy
Zoning Administrator Charles Coleman
Housing & Grants Specialist Kurt Knutson
Mr.Sel Wisdom
2336 S.Vista Rd.
Apache Junction,Arizona
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Mr.Vernon Crider
1509 S.Palo Verde
Apache Junction,Arizona
ACCEPTANCE OF CONSENT AGENDA
)Councilwoman Alger MOVED THAT
CONSENT AGENDA ITEM NOS.1 -13 BE ACCEPTED AS PRESENTED;
AND THAT AUTHORIZATION BE GIVEN THE DIRECTOR OF PARKS AND RECREATION,THROUGH
THE CITY MANAGER,TO SUBMIT THE NECESSARY APPLICATION FOR ESTABLISHMENT OF A
SISTER CITIES PROGRAM IN APACHE JUNCTION;
AND THAT THE INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT WITH THE PINAL COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT
FOR HEALTH SERVICES,FOR THE 1990-91 FISCAL YEAR,BE ACCEPTED AS PRESENTED,AND
THAT THE FOLLOWING SECTIONS OF THE PINAL COUNTY SANITARY CODE BE ADOPTED BY
REFERENCE:CHAPTERS I ,II,III,VI,VIII,IX,X,AND CHAPTER XI WITH THE
EXCEPTIONS OF ARTICLE IV,ARTICLE VII AND ARTICLE XIV;
AND THAT RESOLUTION NO.90-19,FINDING IT NECESSARY TO ACQUIRE ADDITIONAL
ROADWAY RIGHT-OF-WAY ON BROADWAY ROAD BETWEEN IRONWOOD AND MERIDIAN,AND
DIRECTING THE CITY ATTORNEY IN THE NAME OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA,
TO CONDEMN PROPERTY NECESSARY AND CONVENIENT TO BE TAKEN FOR THE IMPROVEMENTS,
AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY,BE APPROVED AND ADOPTED;
AND THAT RESOLUTION NO.90-24,FINDING IT NECESSARY TO ACQUIRE A PERMANENT
CONSTRUCTION AND DRAINAGE EASEMENT AND A TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION EASEMENT ON
SUPERSTITION BOULEVARD AND ITS INTERSECTION WITH WEEKES WASH,AND DIRECTING THE
CITY ATTORNEY IN THE NAME OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA,TO CONDEMN
PROPERTY NECESSARY AND CONVENIENT TO BE TAKEN FOR THE IMPROVEMENTS,AND
DECLARING AN EMERGENCY,BE APPROVED AND ADOPTED;
AND THAT THE BID FOR UMPIRING SERVICES BE AWARDED TO ARIZONA UMPIRES
ASSOCIATION,AT THE RATE OF $13.00 PER GAME,WITH A TOTAL COST NOT TO EXCEED
$7,800.00;
AND THAT THE ANNUAL REPORT OF THE APACHE JUNCTION LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES FOR
THE FISCAL YEAR 1989-90,BE ACCEPTED AS PRESENTED;
AND THAT THE CONTRACT FOR CITY ATTORNEY FOR THE PERIOD OF JULY 1,1990 THROUGH
SEPTEMBER 30,1991,AND FOR THE CITY PROSECUTOR FOR THE PERIOD OF JULY 1,1990
THROUGH JUNE 30,1992,BE ACCEPTED AS PRESENTED;
AND THAT RESOLUTION NO.90-20,AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO TAKE THE APPROPRIATE
ACTIONS NECESSARY FOR SUBMISSION OF APPLICATIONS FOR THE FY 1990/91 STATE
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDS AND CERTIFYING THAT SAID APPLICATIONS
MEET THE LOW AND MODERATE BENEFIT REQUIREMENTS OF THE STATE CDBG PROGRAM,BE
APPROVED AND ADOPTED;
AND THAT RESOLUTION NO.90-21,IDENTIFYING FY 1990-91 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND
HOUSING NEEDS AND ACTIVITIES TO BE UNDERTAKEN TO MEET SUCH NEEDS,BE APPROVED
AND ADOPTED;
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AND THAT RESOLUTION NO.90-22,ADOPTING A PLAN TO MINIMIZE DISPLACEMENT AND
ASSIST PERSONS ACTUALLY DISPLACED AS A RESULT OF ACTIVITIES FUNDED IN WHOLE OR
IN PART WITH 1990-91 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDS,BE APPROVED AND
ADOPTED;
AND THAT RESOLUTION NO.90-23,COMMITTING LOCAL FUNDS AS LEVERAGE FOR THE
1990-91 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT APPLICATION,BE APPROVED AND ADOPTED;
AND THAT THE FINAL CLASSIFICATION MANUAL FROM RALPH ANDERSEN & ASSOCIATES,BE
ACCEPTED AS PRESENTED;
AND THAT THE FINAL COMPENSATION REPORT OF JUNE 6,1990,FROM RALPH ANDERSEN &
ASSOCIATES,BE ACCEPTED AS PRESENTED;
AND THAT ROBIN BARKER BE APPOINTED AS CITY COUNCIL LIAISON TO THE HEALTH AND
HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION,AND TONY VEHON APPOINTED AS CITY COUNCIL LIAISON TO
THE CONSTRUCTION CODE BOARD OF APPEALS;
AND THAT AUTHORIZATION BE GIVEN TO EXEMPT CERTAIN CITY VEHICLES FROM OFFICIAL
DESIGNATION,IN ACCORDANCE WITH ARIZONA REVISED STATUTES §28-1443,AS FOLLOWS:
ALL POLICE UNDERCOVER VEHICLES,TO INCLUDE THE CAR USED BY THE POLICE CHIEF,ONE
VEHICLE USED IN THE CITY CLERK'S DEPARTMENT,AND THE CITY MANAGER'S VEHICLES;
AND THAT ITEM NO.21 BE CONSIDERED BEFORE ITEM NO.20.
City Attorney David Alexander stated
that Resolution No.90-23 does require the insertion of an amount.
Councilwoman Alger added THAT THE
AMOUNT FOR RESOLUTION NO.90-23 BE $9,200.00.
Councilwoman Barker seconded the
motion.
Councilman Eidson commented that he
has a problem with item no.8,that both attorneys should have the same contract
period.
VOTE:Unanimous (except that Councilman Eidson voted "no"on Item No.8)
The motion carried.
Introduction of Distinguished Visitors and Guests
Mayor Bluntschly welcomed everyone to the Council meeting.
AWARDS,PRESENTATIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS
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Mayor Bluntschly made a presentation,for 61/2 years of dedicated service to
Glen Durkin,and expressed regret that he is leaving the City.
CALL TO THE PUBLIC
Mr.Sel Wisdom,2336 S.Vista Road,Apache Junction,Commander of Post No.
2,American Veterans,stated that their property has been taken over by the
State for highway improvements,and requested assistance in obtaining a new
location within their present financial means.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
City Manager Michael R.Lee stated that there have been meetings with Roy
Hudson regarding the Weekes Wash issue,and have presented them with a letter of
intent which basically declares an intent to participate in the acquiring the
right-of-way for this project,which Pinal County has accepted,and that it will
be brought back to the Council for approval.Mr.Lee further stated that the
Pinal County Public Works Department will hold a public hearing on August 16,
1990 at 2:00 p.m.in the Chamber of Commerce Building,to discuss the Weekes
Wash project.
Mr.Lee reported that the acquisition of the right-of-way on the north side
of Southern Avenue doesn't appear to be possible,and will probably be a condem-
nation;efforts to obtain additional office space for the Public Safety
Department are continuing and will bring back specific recommendations to the
Council in the near future;that there is a proposed intergovernmental agreement
with the City of Mesa in the works for the sewer project,and that there will be
a presentation made on July 12th with information for the Council and public;
and reminded everyone of the July 4th celebration at the High School tomorrow.
Mr.Lee informed the Council that the City will be receiving a $3,000 grant
in the Parks and Recreation Department for the Concert/Cultural program,and
that Vice Mayor Damiano had a role in initiating this,with a total of about six
concerts to be held during the winter.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO.745,ESTABLISHING
LOCATION FOR A STOP SIGN ON PLAZA DRIVE
AT LOST DUTCHMAN BOULEVARD
(With the Emergency Clause)
)Mayor Bluntschly opened the hearing
to the public,and asked i f there was anyone who wished to address the Council
in favor of or in opposition to the ordinance.There being no one wishing to
speak,Mayor Bluntschly closed the hearing to the public.
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Councilwoman Barker MOVED THAT
ORDINANCE NO.745,BE READ BY TITLE ONLY WITH THE EMERGENCY CLAUSE,AND THE
READING OF THE ENTIRE ORDINANCE BE WAIVED.
Vice Mayor Damiano seconded the
motion.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
City Clerk Kathleen Connelly read as
follows:
ORDINANCE NO.745,AN ORDINANCE OF
THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA,ESTABLISHING
A LOCATION FOR A STOP SIGN IN THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA;REPEALING
ANY CONFLICTING PROVISIONS;PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY;PROVIDING FOR PENALTIES;
AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
Councilwoman Barker MOVED THAT
ORDINANCE NO.745,AS READ BY THE CITY CLERK,BE APPROVED.
Vice Mayor Damiano seconded the
motion.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO.747,AMENDING
CHAPTER 2 OF THE CITY CODE BY ESTABLISHING
AN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION )
)Director of Development Services
Adriane Brown -White explained that in November 1989,the Council requested that
staff draft an ordinance placing the Economic Opportunities Action Team in the
City Code,and following discussions with the EOAT,i t is their recommendation
that the Commission consist of nine members.
bers are to be appointed tonight.
to the Council.
Councilwoman Alger asked i f the mem-
Ms Brown -White replied that i t is up
City Clerk Kathleen Connelly com-
mented that the appointments are not listed on the agenda.
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Vice Mayor Damiano asked how the
appointments should be made with expiration dates.
Ms Brown -White explained that the
designation of terms is in the ordinance.
Mayor Bluntschly opened the hearing
to the public,and asked i f there was anyone who wished to address the Council
in favor of or in opposition to the ordinance.There being no one wishing to
speak,Mayor Bluntschly closed the hearing to the public.
Councilwoman Alger MOVED THAT
ORDINANCE NO.747 BE READ BY TITLE ONLY,AND THE READING OF THE ENTIRE ORDINANCE
BE WAIVED.
Councilwoman Barker seconded the
motion.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
City Clerk Kathleen Connelly read as
follows:
ORDINANCE NO.747,AN ORDINANCE OF
THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA,AMENDING THE
APACHE JUNCTION CITY CODE,CHAPTER 2 MAYOR AND COUNCIL BY ADDING A NEW ARTICLE
2-21 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION;REPEALING ANY CONFLICTING PROVISIONS;AND
PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY.
Councilwoman Alger MOVED THAT
ORDINANCE NO.747 AS READ BY THE CITY CLERK,BE APPROVED AND ADOPTED.
Councilwoman Barker seconded the
motion.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
PZ-7-90,REZONING REQUEST BY
DONALD AND CATHERINE COX )
)Mayor Bluntschly advised the Council
that the applicants wish to cancel their application.
Mayor Bluntschly opened the hearing
to the public,and asked i f there was anyone wishing to speak.There being no
one wishing to address the Council,Mayor Bluntschly closed the hearing to the
public.
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Councilwoman Barker MOVED THAT
PZ-7-90,A REZONING APPLICATION BY DONALD AND CATHERINE COX,BE WITHDRAWN AS
REQUESTED BY THE APPLICANTS.
Vice Mayor Damiano seconded the
motion.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO.90-15;ADOPTION OF FINAL
BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 1990
(With the Emergency Clause)
PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO.748,AMENDING,
REVISING,AND ADOPTING THE CLASSIFICATION
PLAN FOR THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION
(With the Emergency Clause)
)City Manager Michael R.Lee stated
that the proposed final budget represents much work by staff and totals
$10,775,000 with an increase of 6% over last year,including increases in health
insurance,utilities,State Retirement,and other similar expenses.Mr.Lee
further stated that the total also includes the implementation of the Ralph
Andersen study which would increase the salaries of many employees to bring them
into alignment with both internal and external job relationships.Mr.Lee
explained that a cost of living increase was considered important in order to
remain competitive in the job market,particularly since no adjustment was made
in the 1989-90 budget.Mr.Lee also explained that only two capital improvement
projects have been proposed for this budget,and those are the development of a
sewer system and the planning for City Hall Complex expansion.
Mr.Lee thanked and congratulated
staff and particularly Controller Keith Lewis for the completed budget,and also
thanked the Council for their patience and time in reviewing the budget.
Mr.Lee stated that he would like to
recommend a decrease in the cost -of -living adjustment from 4%to 3%,but that
the amount of money be left in the budget with a stipulation to decrease the
COLA,but by leaving i t in the budget i t is available for other uses i f that
became necessary.
Mayor Bluntschly thanked staff for
the cuts in the budget that were made,and stated that he hoped that some of
those requests could be funded in the future.
Councilwoman Alger stated that i f
there is another way to reduce the budget,other than reducing the cost -of-
living,it would be preferable.
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Mr.Lee pointed out that the imple-
mentation of the Ralph Andersen study is quite expensive,and the cost -of -living
was added to that expense,which was not the original intent.Mr.Lee added
that the State Retirement cost more than doubled this year,as well as insurance
costs.
Mayor Bluntschly asked i f there was
anyone who wished to address the Council in favor of or in opposition to the
agenda item.There being no one wishing to speak,Mayor Bluntschly closed the
hearing to the public.
Councilman Vehon MOVED THAT
RESOLUTION NO.90-15,FULLY ADOPTING ESTIMATES OF EXPENDITURES BY THE CITY OF
APACHE JUNCTION FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JULY 1,1990,AND ENDING JUNE 30,
1991;DECLARING THAT SUCH SHALL ESTABLISH THE BUDGET FOR THE CITY OF APACHE
JUNCTION FOR FISCAL YEAR 1990-1991,AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY,BE APPROVED AND
ADOPTED,WITH AN AMENDMENT TO THE COLA INCREASE -REDUCING IT TO 3%.
I FURTHER MOVE THAT ORDINANCE NO.
748,BE READ BY TITLE ONLY WITH THE EMERGENCY CLAUSE,AND THAT THE READING OF
THE ENTIRE ORDINANCE BE WAIVED.
Councilwoman Barker seconded the
motion.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
City Clerk Kathleen Connelly read as
follows:
ORDINANCE NO.748,AN ORDINANCE OF
THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA,AMENDING,
REVISING,AND ADOPTING THE CLASSIFICATION PLAN FOR THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,
ARIZONA;REPEALING ANY CONFLICTING PROVISIONS;PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY;AND
DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
Councilman Vehon MOVED THAT
ORDINANCE NO.478,AS READ BY THE CITY CLERK,BE APPROVED AND ADOPTED.
Councilwoman Barker seconded the
motion.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
Mr.Lee asked i f the intent of the
motion is to reduce budget dollars,or to leave the budget the way i t is but
authorize the 3%.
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Councilman Vehon replied that the
intent is to leave the budget the way i t is.
PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO.744,PZ-18-89,
AMENDMENT OF ARTICLE 24,AGE SPECIFIC
OVERLAY ZONING DISTRICT
)Planning Division Manager Jim
Nakagawa explained that the City enacted Article 24 of the Zoning Ordinance,
providing for Age Restrictive Zoning,in 1985 and granted i t to Apache Villa in
1986.Mr.Nakagawa further explained that in 1987 the difficulties with enfor-
cement caused amendments to be made to Article 24,and than in 1989 the Fair
Housing Act became effective which expanded the housing discrimination regula-
tions,and that Apache Villa has requested that the City further amend Article
24 by raising the age limit to 55,believing that this would bring i t into
compliance with the Federal regulations.
Mr.Nakagawa stated that three
options were offered to the Planning and Zoning Commission for consideration,
those being the elimination of Article 24 leaving the enforcement of age
restriction at the private level,the rescinding of Article 24 and enactment of
the amendments requiring the application of age restrictive zoning based on the
new requirements,or to amend Article 24 similar to those adopted by Maricopa
County.Mr.Nakagawa stated that the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended
approval of the third option.
Councilwoman Barker asked i f this
option will continue the enforcement problems -can this be enforced as a City.
Mr.Nakagawa replied that it will be
extremely difficult to enforce,that the Apache Villa subdivision will have to
show that they meet additional Federal requirements as well as those in Article
24,and should the Council approve this option the City would refrain from
trying to enforce any complaints of violations of the age restrictive zoning
until the subdivision met the new Federal requirements,in addition to filing
the necessary documentation allowing for movement in the enforcement area.
Councilwoman Barker asked i f the
Association couldn't use their CC&R's to enforce that,should the City eliminate
Article 24.
Mr.Nakagawa confirmed this.
Councilwoman Barker pointed out that
this would remove the liability from the City.
Councilwoman Alger commented that
the City would have difficulty proving "intent"with a criminal offense,where
civil ordinances would not have to have the "intent"shown for prosecution.
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Mayor Bluntschly asked i f there was
anyone who wished to address the Council in favor of or in opposition to the
item.
Mr.Vernon Crider,1509 S.Palo
Verde,Apache Junction,stated that the new Federal requirements were not
intended to eliminate retirement communities,and further addressed the Council
in approval of the ordinance.
Councilwoman Alger explained that to
Mr.Crider that it would be difficult for the City to prove a violation and that
it would be easier for the residents to enforce their CC&R's.
Councilwoman Alger asked if Apache
Villa is asking the City to enforce the Overlay,or merely to recognize that
they are a community desiring only retired people.
Mr.Crider replied that many of the
concerns are the enforcement of regulations,and during meetings with City staff
in the past,it was agreed that the Homeowners Association would attempt to
correct the situation first and then turn i t over to the City for enforcement,
however,i t is has not been necessary since that time.
Councilwoman Alger reiterated the
question,what does Mr.Crider want the City to do with Age Specific Overlay.
Mr.Crider answered that the Overlay
is not in violation of Federal law,as seems to be the concern.
Councilwoman Alger explained that
the process involved for the City to prosecute would take more time than for the
CC&R's to be enforced.
Mr.Crider stated that the residents
of Apache Villa just want to maintain what they already have.
Councilwoman Alger suggested post-
poning this item to allow for a meeting with Apache Villa representatives for a
better understanding of the issue.
Councilman Vehon asked i f the ordi-
nance required Apache Villa to enforce the Overlay through the CC&R's first,
prior to the City attempting enforcement,would this be agreeable.
Mr.Crider replied that this has
been done several times already.
Mayor Bluntschly asked i f there was
anyone else who wished to speak.There being no one else wishing to address the
Council,Mayor Bluntschly closed the hearing to the public.
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Councilman Vehon MOVED THAT
ORDINANCE NO.744 BE READ BY TITLE ONLY,AND THE READING OF THE ENTIRE ORDINANCE
BE WAIVED.
motion.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
follows:
Councilman Eidson seconded the
City Clerk Kathleen Connelly read as
ORDINANCE NO.744,AN ORDINANCE OF
THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA,AMENDING
SECTIONS 24.0100,24.0302,AND 24.0400 OF ARTICLE 24,AGE SPECIFIC OVERLAY
ZONING DISTRICT OF THE APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA,ZONING ORDINANCE,ESTABLISHING
NEW PROVISIONS IN ORDER TO RENDER ARTICLE 24 CONSISTENT WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF
THE 1988 AMENDMENTS TO THE FEDERAL FAIR HOUSING ACT;REPEALING ANY CONFLICTING
PROVISIONS;AND PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY.
Councilman Vehon MOVED THAT
ORDINANCE NO.744 AS READ BY THE CITY CLERK,BE APPROVED AND ADOPTED WITH THE
FOLLOWING AMENDMENT:
THAT THE SUBDIVISION MUST PURSUE REMEDIES UNDER IT'S EXISTING CC&R'S PRIOR TO
THE CITY PURSUING ANY ENFORCEMENT UNDER THE OVERLAY ORDINANCE.
motion.
nion from the City Attorney.
Vice Mayor Damiano seconded the
Councilman Vehon asked for an opi-
Councilwoman Barker commented that
the age restrictions that exist at this time,can be enforced by the deed
restrictions of the subdivision,so this isn't necessary,and asked i f that is
correct.
City Attorney David Alexander
replied that i t is true i f the CC&R's have been adopted correctly,that they
have civil remedies to enforce those completely apart from the remedies
available in the criminal justice system.
City Attorney David Alexander
explained that the motion requires civil action to commence to enforce the
CC&R's and a decision made prior to the time any criminal action in the
Magistrate Court,City of Apache Junction,and commented that this makes the
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prosecutors job easier although i t stops any prosecution under the City Code,
and probably is a bad idea.
postponement.
postponement is not the answer.
Councilwoman Alger again suggested a
Mayor Bluntschly commented that a
Councilman Vehon agreed.
Mayor Bluntschly added that there is
no way the City could get a case into criminal court,without 24 hour
surveillance,so the residents would be better off approaching this through
their CC&R's.
Councilman Vehon stated that they
should be allowed some kind of designation to set their area aside as a resi-
tirement area,similar to that of a mobile home overlay.
Councilwoman Alger stated that we
can give them the overlay,but there is no guarantee that the City can ever suc-
cessfully enforce it.
Mayor Bluntschly asked i f i t is
entered into with this attitude,couldn't that place the City in a position of
liability for not enforcing our ordinances.
Mr.Alexander replied it would take
an amazing amount of investigative work to have enough evidence for prosecution,
and the Mayor has a point with the City passing a law knowing the impossibility
of enforcement.
Mr.Alexander requested that the
Council consider repealing any Age Specific Overlay zoning that exist now on the
record.
Councilwoman Barker asked if by
repealing this zoning,would it affect their ability to have age restrictions in
deed restrictions.
Mr.Alexander replied that it would
not.
Councilwoman Alger MOVED THAT
ORDINANCE NO.744,AS READ BY THE CITY CLERK,BE DENIED,AND THAT ALL CURRENTLY
ESTABLISHED AGE SPECIFIC OVERLAY ZONING DISTRICTS BE REPEALED.
Councilwoman Barker seconded the
motion.
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Councilman Eidson asked i f there
couldn't be a policy of some kind in support of Apache Villa's age restriction,
without involving the enforcement portion.
Mr.Alexander replied that there
would be no problem with a resolution with no enforcement abilities.
Councilman Vehon stated that a pre-
vious Council made a promise to these people in the past,and because of that
they are owed something.
Mayor Bluntschly agreed,but the
established process prevents these assurances,and removing the obstacles of our
ordinances will allow them to go to court quicker.
Councilwoman Barker commented that
the investigation required for enforcement is more than the City is able to do.
Councilman Vehon pointed out that
this may only be necessary in the worst possible case.
Councilwoman Barker added that this
is probably because they have been successfully within their own community of
enforcement.
Mr.Alexander stated that i f the
districts are repealed tonight without considering another ordinance,it will
not be effective,and the motion will be taken as direction to prepare an ordi-
nance repealing Article 24.
VOTE:In Favor:Councilwoman Alger,Councilman Cox,Councilman Eidson,
Councilwoman Barker,Mayor Bluntschly
Opposed:Councilman Vehon,Vice Mayor Damiano
The motion carried.
Mayor Bluntschly recessed the meeting at 8:50 p.m.
Mayor Bluntschly reconvened the meeting at 8:59 p.m.
OLD BUSINESS
None.
NEW BUSINESS
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APPOINTMENTS TO THE INDUSTRIAL
DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
)Councilwoman Barker MOVED THAT THE
FOLLOWING PERSONS BE APPOINTED TO THE INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF THE
CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,BOARD OF DIRECTORS:SCOTT LIVERSEDGE FOR THE TERM
ENDING MARCH 18,1991 AND FRANK TALBOT FOR THE TERM ENDING MARCH 18,1993.
Vice Mayor Damiano seconded the
motion.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
REMOVAL OF BOARD MEMBER/APPOINTMENT TO
THE BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
)Director of Development Services
Adriane Brown -White stated that Mr.Ernest Baker did not attend the April 26,
May 7,or June 11,1990,Board of Adjustment meetings,and also appears to be
living outside the City at this time.Ms Brown -White added that several
attempts have been made to contact Mr.Baker to no avail,and the Board of
Adjustments requests the removal of Mr.Baker from the Board for the purposes of
establishing better attendance.
Councilman Eidson MOVED THAT
MR.ERNEST BAKER BE REMOVED FROM THE BOARD OF ADJUSTMENTS,EFFECTIVE
IMMEDIATELY.
Councilwoman Barker seconded the
motion.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
APPOINTMENTS TO BOARD OF ADJUSTMENTS AND
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
)Councilman Vehon clarified that
there are four vacancies in the Board of Adjustments.
Vice Mayor Damiano MOVED THAT CORA
BLATTERSPIEL,KEN SANCHEZ,AND DAN WILSON BE APPOINTED TO THE BOARD OF
ADJUSTMENTS,WITH TERMS TO END ON JUNE 30,1993,AND THAT MARI GARDNER BE
APPOINTED TO THE VACANCY CREATED BY THE REMOVAL OF ERNEST BAKER,UNEXPIRED TERM
TO END JUNE 30,1992;
AND THAT GIL VERLEY,ROBERT JORGENSEN,AND JOHN BROOKHEART BE APPOINTED TO THE
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION,TERMS TO END JUNE 30,1993.
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Councilman Cox seconded the motion.
Councilman Eidson asked if anyone
knows Mr.Brookheart,and commented that he would like to meet him first.
Councilman Vehon agreed that he also
would like to speak to him first,or at least expand the application i f this is
to be the basis for appointment.Councilman Vehon suggested leaving that posi-
tion vacant to allow for an interview.
Vice Mayor Damiano WITHDREW MR.JOHN
BROOKHEART FROM THE MOTION.
Councilman Cox,as the second,
agreed.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
COUNCIL DIRECTION TO STAFF ON PROPOSED LEGISLATION OR ACTIONS:
DIRECTION TO STAFF REGARDING A CUL-DE-SAC AT THE EASTERN END OF BROADWAY BEFORE
ROYAL PALM AND HIGHWAY 60.
Mayor Bluntschly stated that this
item was requested by Vice Mayor Damiano,to give direction to refer this to the
Transportation Board for consideration and a recommendation.
Councilwoman Barker asked "why".
Vice Mayor Damiano replied that the
safety hazard of the intersection is the reason for the request.
Councilman Vehon asked i f the
Transportation Board has a large agenda.
City Engineer Gordon Grandy replied
that the major issue was the Five Year Street Program,and that has been
acted on.
Vice Mayor Damiano MOVED THAT
DIRECTION BE GIVEN THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION TRANSPORTATION BOARD TO STUDY AND
RECEIVE PUBLIC COMMENT ON DIRECTING EASTBOUND TRAFFIC TO TURN LEFT AT WINCHESTER
AND DIRECTING WESTBOUND TRAFFIC TO TURN LEFT AT WINCHESTER,AND THENCE ON TO
BROADWAY,IN ORDER TO CREATE A SITUATION WHERE ONLY LOCAL TRAFFIC WOULD BE ON
THE EAST END OF BROADWAY.
Councilman Cox seconded the motion.
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Mayor Bluntschly asked i f this were
implemented,what provisions would be made to insure that traffic will not go
over the cul-de-sac and continue to use the intersection.
City Engineer Gordon Grandy
explained that parts of the pavement will have barriers,with additional
signing.
Mayor Bluntschly commented that the
cul-de-sac will not solve the problem.
Councilwoman Alger agreed.
VOTE:In Favor:Councilman Eidson,Vice Mayor Damiano,Councilwoman Barker,
Councilman Cox,Councilman Vehon
Opposed:Councilwoman Alger,Mayor Bluntschly
The motion carried.
SELECTION OF MEETING DATES,TIMES,LOCATIONS,AND PURPOSES:
EXECUTIVE SESSION,WORK SESSION,
JULY 16,1990
EXECUTIVE SESSION,WORK SESSION,
JULY 17,1990
JOINT MEETING WITH PLANNING AND
ZONING COMMISSION AND ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION,
JULY 30,1990
)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 JULY 16,1990,IN THE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS;
AND THAT AN EXECUTIVE SESSION AND WORK SESSION BE HELD AT 6:00 P.M.ON JULY 17,
1990,IN THE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS;
AND THAT A JOINT MEETING WITH THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION AND THE
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION BE HELD ON JULY 30,1990,AT 7:00 P.M.,IN THE
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS.
Councilwoman Barker seconded the
motion.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
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INFORMATION AND REPORTS
None.
ADJOURNMENT
)There being no further business to
discuss,Mayor Bluntschly adjourned the meeting at 9:15 p.m.
Consent Agenda Items are as follows:
1.Acceptance of Agenda
2.Acceptance of Minutes of Regular Meeting of June 19,1990.
3.Authorization to establish a "Sister Cities"program.
4.Approval of Intergovernmental Agreement with the Pinal County Health
Department for health services.
5.Resolution directing condemnation of property necessary and convenient to be
taken for improvements.
6.Award for bid;Slow pitch softball umpiring services for fiscal year
1990/91.
7.Acceptance of annual report of the Apache Junction Library Board of Trustees
for Fiscal Year 1989-90.
8.Consideration of contract for City Attorney for period July 1,1990 through
September 30,1991,and for City Prosecutor for period July 1,1990 through
June 30,1992.
9.Adoption of Resolutions for 1990/91 Community Development Block Grants.
10.Acceptance of final Classification Manual from Ralph Andersen & Associates.
11.Acceptance of the June 6,1990,Compensation Report from Ralph Andersen &
Associates.
12.Appointment of City Council liaisons to Health and Human Services Commission
and to Construction Code Board of Appeals.
13.Authorization to exempt certain City vehicles from official designation in
accordance with Arizona Revised Statutes §28-1443.
ACCEPTED THIS 17TH DAY OF JULY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA.
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,1990,BY THE MAYOR AND CITY
SIGNED AND ATTESTED TO THIS 19TH DAY OF
ATTEST:
a i l l t r 4 t t i Y a 7 2-1 —
City Clerk
JULY
ENWTH BLUNTSCHL
Mayor
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
CERTIFICATION
,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 3rd day of
July,1990.I further certify that the meeting was duly called
and held and that a quorum was present.
Dated this 42—day of 1990.
KATHLEEN CONNELLY
City Clerk
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