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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1990-09-18 City Council Regular MinutesCITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 18,1990 The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Apache Junction, Arizona,was held on September 18,1990,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 Eidson gave the Invocation. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Vice Mayor Damiano 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 Director of Development Services Adriane Brown -White Director of Public Works Rich Broman Parks and Recreation Director Jeff Bell Planning Division Manager Jim Nakagawa Mrs.Marty Hill Apache Junction,Arizona Mr.Al Moore 1559 4th Place Mesa,AZ REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL SEPTEMBER 18,1990 PAGE 1 ACCEPTANCE OF CONSENT AGENDA ) )Councilman Vehon MOVED THAT CONSENT AGENDA ITEM NOS.1 -7b BE ACCEPTED AS PRESENTED; AND THAT ROBERT ALGER AND JOSEPHINE CAMPBELL BE APPOINTED TO THE LIBRARY BOARD, SAID TERMS TO EXPIRE JUNE 30,1993; AND THAT THE METHOD RECOMMENDED BY THE CITY MANAGER FOR APPOINTMENTS TO THE CITY BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS,BE ACCEPTED AS PRESENTED; AND THAT RESOLUTION NO.90-35,DECLARING AS A PUBLIC RECORD THAT CERTAIN DOCUMENT FILED WITH THE CITY CLERK AND ENTITLED INTERGOVERNMENTAL SUB -GRANT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE ARIZONA STATE GOVERNOR'S OFFICE FOR CHILDREN AND THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,BE APPROVED AND ADOPTED; AND THAT THE BID AWARDED AT THE SEPTEMBER 4TH OCUNCIL MEETING,FOR PROJECT NO. PW-90-16,TIRES,BE RECONSIDERED. I FURTHER MOVE THAT THE AWARD OF BID FOR PROJECT NO.PW-90-16,TIRES,TO ROBERTS BE RESCINDED,AND THAT THE BID BE AWARDED: TO ROBERTS TIRES AS FOLLOWS: 900R20 @ $176.00 EACH 750X15 @ 94.00 EACH 17.5L24 @ 240.00 EACH 17.5X25 @ 325.00 EACH 11L16 @ 83.00 EACH TOTAL NOT TO EXCEED $6,294.00 AND TO WESTERN STATES TIRES AND AUTO SERVICE AS FOLLOWS: 10.00R20 @ $180.27 10.00R20 @ 198.37 900R20 @ 166.49 385/65R225 @ 318.26 950-165 @ 226.96 TOTAL NOT TO EXCEED $5,158.88 I MOVE THAT AUTHORIZATION BE GIVEN THE LEAGUE OF ARIZONA CITIES AND TOWNS TO FILE AN APPEAL ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION REFERENCE MOUNTAIN STATES TELEPHONE AND TELEGRAPH COMPANY TAX CASE. I MOVE THAT THE PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION PERTAINING TO ORDINANCE NO.754, PZ-14-89,(COUNCIL INITIATED/REICHARD)ZONING REVERSION,BE RECONSIDERED; AND THAT THE RECONSIDERATION BE SCHEDULED FOR THE OCTOBER 2,1990 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING. Councilwoman Barker seconded the motion. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL SEPTEMBER 18,1990 PAGE 2 City Attorney David Alexander explained that as Councilman Vehon was not on the prevailing side of Item 7b on the original action,he cannot make the motion for reconsideration. Councilman Vehon withdrew Item 7b from the motion. Councilwoman Barker withdrew the second to Item 7b. VOTE:(on Items 1 -7a)Unanimous The motion carried. Vice Mayor Damiano MOVED THAT THE PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION PERTAINING TO ORDINANCE NO.754,PZ-14-89,(CITY INITIATED/REICHARD)ZONING REVERSION,BE RECONSIDERED; AND THAT THE RECONSIDERATION BE SCHEDULE FOR THE OCTOBER 2,1990,REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING. Councilman Eidson seconded the motion. VOTE:(on Item 7b)Unanimous The motion carried. Introduction of Distinguished Visitors and Guests Mayor Bluntschly welcomed everyone to the meeting. AWARDS,PRESENTATIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS Mayor Bluntschly presented memorial plaques and a resolution of memoriam to Mrs.Marty Hill in honor and memory of Mayor Norman Hill. City Clerk Kathleen Connelly read the resolution of memoriam: RESOLUTION OF MEMORIAM Be i t resolved by the Mayor and City Council of the City of Apache Junction, Arizona at its regular meeting held September 18,1990,that the City Council notes with sadness the passing of Mayor Norman S.Hill. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL SEPTEMBER 18,1990 PAGE 3 Mayor Hill was born in Pennsylvania in April 1930 and died at his home in Apache Junction on March 13,1989.He moved to Arizona in 1960 from Delaware and moved to Apache Junction in 1971.He operated his own plumbing business during his time in Arizona and had retired shortly before his death. Mayor Hill was elected to Apache Junction's first City Council in 1979 and served continuously from then on.He was chosen as Mayor by his fellow coun- cilmembers in 1985 and,in 1987,became the first Mayor elected directly by the voters of Apache Junction.He was a member of the Apache Junction Elks,Moose, Am Vets and Veterans of Foreign Wars;Masonic Lodge 69 F&AM Apache Star Chapter; El Zabarah Shrine Temple;Phoenix Scottish Rite Bodies and Desert Chapel Methodist Church.Mayor Hill's service to the community was immeasurable and reflected his concern for all people,especially those who were disadvantaged. He worked to bring people together at times when events tended to divide them into factions.His words of support,wisdom and counsel will be sorely missed. Be i t further resolved that this Resolution be made a permanent part of the minutes of this meeting and that copies hereof be delivered to his wife and to his surviving children. Presented by the Mayor and City Council of the City of Apache Junction,Arizona, this 18th day of September,1990. Mayor Bluntschly also presented a plaque from the Central Arizona Association of Governments in Mayor Hills memory. CALL TO THE PUBLIC None. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT City Manager Michael R.Lee gave the following Engineers report:Tomahawk Road at U.S.60 intersection is schedule for advertisement in March 1991;the U.S.60 eastbound State Route 88 to State Route 360 construction is scheduled for advertisement in March of 1991;Superstition Freeway,Ironwood to U.S.60 landscaping is schedule for advertisement in May 1992,and that the estimated cost to ADOT is $1.1 million dollars,and $2.5 million dollars respectively. Mr.Lee further reported that the bids have been opened for the Ironwood/U.S.60 intersection,was awarded and will now have a preconstruction meeting. Mr.Lee stated that the area around the Library has been cleaned up,but that there is a little dirt to move as yet.Mr.Lee further stated that there is an auction scheduled for November,and following that the storage building will be put up for sale and removed. Mr.Lee reported that an exit from the city complex will be placed north of the Library parking lot;that the buildings on the City Hall Complex will be REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL SEPTEMBER 18,1990 PAGE 4 "re-signed";that Councilman Vehon and staff met today to discuss the par- ticulars of the Keep America Beautiful program with a goal set for certification of December. PUBLIC HEARINGS None. OLD BUSINESS ADOPTION OF "SERVICE FIRST"POLICY )Mr.Lee stated that Council has discussed this frequently in the past and staff has done a lot of research among other governmental agencies and some private enterprise,that the Council has been presented with a report,and gave a summarization of the recommendations. Councilwoman Alger MOVED THAT THE SERVICE FIRST POLICY BE ACCEPTED AS PRESENTED; AND THAT DIRECTION BE GIVEN THE CITY MANAGER TO DRAFT AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE PERSONNEL POLICIES IMPLEMENTING THE POLICY; AND THAT EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS FOR ADDITIONAL CUSTOMER RELATIONS TRAINING BE CONSIDERED DURING THE ANNUAL BUDGET PROCESS; AND THAT DIRECTION BE GIVEN THE CITY MANAGER TO DRAFT A RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE COUNCIL'S COMMITMENT TO MAKING EXCELLENT CUSTOMER SERVICE A PRIORITY IN THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION. Councilwoman Barker seconded the motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. NEW BUSINESS COUNCIL DIRECTION TO STAFF ON PROPOSED LEGISLATION OR ACTIONS ACCESSORY BUILDINGS ON VACANT LAND.REVIEW OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE IN AREAS WHERE IT DEALS WITH PERMITTING STRUCTURES ON VACANT PROPERTY WITHOUT A RESIDENCE. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL SEPTEMBER 18,1990 PAGE 5 Councilman Vehon requested that staff review this portion of the Zoning Ordinance,but that this is not a priority item so staff could review when they have the opportunity. Councilman Vehon MOVED THAT DIRECTION BE GIVEN STAFF TO REVIEW THE ZONING ORDINANCE IN THE AREAS WHERE IT DEALS WITH PERMITTING STRUCTURES ON VACANT PROPERTY WITHOUT A RESIDENCE,AND THAT THIS ITEM NOT BE A TOP PRIORITY FOR DEVELOPMENT SERVICES STAFF,BUT BE PUT IN WITH OTHER PROJECTS. Vice Mayor Damiano seconded the motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. CONSIDERATION OF AND DIRECTION ON THE CITY MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATIONS FOR REDUCING 1990-91 EXPENDITURES. Mr.Lee explained that staff has considered the possible reductions in expenditures due to the decrease in sales tax rather than continuing with the current rate of expenditures,and that a summary of proposed cuts have been presented to the Council for consideration. Mr.Lee stated that the goal is to reduce the budget by $1.5 million. Councilman Vehon commended the City Manager and staff for the foresight in reducing expenditures,and pointed out that the alternative was to impose additional taxes. Councilwoman Barker MOVED THAT THE CITY MANAGER'S ACTIONS ALREADY INITIATED OR PROPOSED TO REDUCE EXPENDITURES BE APPROVED,AND THAT THE CITY MANAGER BE GIVEN DIRECTION TO PROCEED WITH THOSE PROPOSED ACTIONS. Vice Mayor Damiano seconded the motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. CONSIDERATION OF ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON THE PROPOSAL FOR A RESEARCH/REVIEW FEE OF $50/HOUR. Planning Division Manager Jim Nakagawa explained that at the August 7th meeting the Council was presented with alternative revenue sources,one of those being a research/review fee of $50 per REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL SEPTEMBER 18,1990 PAGE 6 hour,which would be imposed on requests not already covered by a fee.For instance a person submitting a request for a land split or variance would not pay that fee. Councilman Eidson asked i f someone building would have to pay a fee in addition to building permit fees. Mr.Nakagawa stated that this applies to someone not already paying a fee,and someone who requests a review that would take a considerable amount of time. Councilman Vehon MOVED THAT DIRECTION BE GIVEN STAFF,THROUGH THE CITY MANAGER,TO SET UP A SYSTEM FOR AN HOURLY RESEARCH AND REVIEW FEE FOR INQUIRIES THAT ARE NOT IN CONJUNCTION WITH AN APPLICATION THAT WOULD BE MADE ALONG WITH AN APPLICATION FEE FOR TIME REQUIRED BY STAFF OF MORE THAN ONE HOUR,AND THAT RATE SHALL BE AS SET UP -$50 PER HOUR. Councilwoman Barker seconded the motion. Councilman Vehon stated that the intention is that this be used for items that are not a rezoning,building per- mit,etc.,where a fee is not already required,but rather for requests such as someone requesting a list of every abandoned street in the City. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. CONSIDERATION OF MAKING BROADWAY BETWEEN WINCHESTER AND ROYAL PALM A ONE-WAY STREET WESTBOUND. Councilman Cox stated that making Broadway between Winchester and Royal Palm a one-way street westbound is an alternative to the proposed cul-de-sac. Councilman Vehon commented that the Transportation Board will be reconsidering this issue tomorrow night,so it may be more appropriate to delay taking any action until a response is brought back from the Transportation Board. City Clerk Kathleen Connelly stated that the Transportation Board agenda has been reworded so that they can consider this item i f the Council desires that they do so. Vice Mayor Damiano pointed out that this will be a temporary problem until the Freeway and Southern are opened up. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL SEPTEMBER 18,1990 PAGE 7 Mr.Al Moore,1559 4th Place,Mesa, addressed the Council in opposition to the proposed cul-de-sac. Councilwoman Alger MOVED THAT THIS ITEM BE FORWARDED TO THE TRANSPORTATION BOARD FOR REVIEW AND RECOMMENDATION. Councilman Cox seconded the motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. EXECUTIVE SESSION,WORK SESSION, OCTOBER 1,1990 EXECUTIVE SESSION,WORK SESSION, OCTOBER 2,1990 ) )Vice Mayor Damiano MOVED THAT AN EXECUTIVE SESSION BE HELD AT 6:00 P.M.,AND A WORK SESSION AT 7:00 P.M.,ON OCTOBER 1,1990,IN THE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS; AND THAT AN EXECUTIVE SESSION AND WORK SESSION BE HELD AT 6:00 P.M.,ON OCTOBER 2,1990,IN THE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS Councilman Cox seconded the motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. INFORMATION AND REPORTS Mayor Bluntschly reported that there has been substantial progress made in robbery investigations,and much property recovered,and commended the Police Department for their efforts. ADJOURNMENT ) )There being no further business to discuss,Mayor Bluntschly adjourned the meeting at 7:50 p.m. Consent Agenda Items are as follows: 1.Acceptance of Agenda. 2.Acceptance of Minutes of Regular Meeting of September 4,1990. 3.Appointments to Library Board of Trustees. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL , SEPTEMBER 18,1990 PAGE 8 4.Approval of Method for Appointments to City Boards and Commission. 5.Approval of Resolution No.90-35,Juvenile Justice Grant. 6.Bid Correction and Award PW-90-16,-To allow for line item approval of the tire bid approved at the September 4,1990 Council meeting. 7.Authorization to allow General Counsel of the League of Arizona Cities and Towns to file an appeal on behalf of the City of Apache Junction reference Mountain States Telephone and Telegraph Company tax case. 7b.Request for reconsideration of previous Council action pertaining to Ordinance No.754,PZ-14-89,(City Initiated/Reichard)Zoning Reversion; Selection of date for reconsideration. ACCEPTED THIS 2ND DAY OF OCTOBER ,1990,BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA. SIGNED AND ATTESTED TO THIS 10TH DAY OF OCTOBER ATTEST: c - - Kathleen Connelly City Clerk ENNETH BLUNTSCHLY Mayor CITY COUNCIL MINUTES CERTIFICATION REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL SEPTEMBER 18,1990 PAGE 9 ,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 18th day of September,1990.I further certify that the meeting was duly called and held and that a quorum was present. Dated this day of 1990. KATHLEEN CONNELLY City Clerk REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL SEPTEMBER 18,1990 PAGE 10