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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1988-03-01 City Council Regular MinutesCITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MARCH 1,1988 The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Apache Junction, Arizona,was held on March 1,1988,at the Apache Junction City Council Chambers pursuant to the notice required by law. CALL TO ORDER Acting Mayor Bluntschly called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. INVOCATION Councilwoman Gardner gave the Invocation. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Councilman Burgess led the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL Councilmen Present: Staff Present: Councilman Burgess Councilwoman Gardner Councilwoman Perkins Councilman Damiano Councilman Connolly Acting Mayor Bluntschly City Manager Bill R.Da Vee City Clerk Kathleen Connelly City Attorney David Alexander Assistant to the City Manager George Hoffman Deputy City Clerk Lori Zmayefski Lieutenant Dan Scott Director of Planning Chuck Newcomer Director of Public Works Rich Broman Associate Planner/Deputy Director Jim Nakagawa Director of Community Services Jeff Bell Economic Development Specialist John Schoeph Director of Library Pam Loui Others Present:Mr.Tom Kollenborn Mr.Frank Brandt REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL MARCH 1,1988 PAGE 1 • Ms Doris Manry Apache Villa Subdivision Mr.Ray Hammond 2955 W.Standish Apache Junction,Arizona Mr.Donald Hoch 1341 E.Scenic Apache Junction,Arizona Ms Lynette Mewhorter 1378 E.Scenic Apache Junction,Arizona Mr.Dennis Brundage 450 N.Thunderbird Drive Apache Junction,Arizona Mr.Thomas Vittori 522 S.Cortez Apache Junction,Arizona Acting Mayor Bluntschly welcomed newly appointed Councilman Paul Connolly,who was sworn in on February 25,1988,to the City Council. ACCEPTANCE OF CONSENT AGENDA )Councilwoman Gardner MOVED THAT CONSENT AGENDA ITEM NOS.1,2,AND 3 BE ACCEPTED AS PRESENTED,AND THAT RESIGNATION OF MR.PAUL CONNOLLY FROM THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION,AS NOTED UNDER ITEM NO.14,BE ACCEPTED WITH REGRET,AND THAT ITEM NO.9,BE MOVED UP TO BEFORE ITEM NO.4. Councilman Damiano seconded the motion. VOTE:In Favor:Councilman Damiano,Councilwoman Gardner,Councilwoman Perkins Councilman Burgess,Acting Mayor Bluntschly Abstained:Councilman Connolly The motion carried. Introduction of Distinguished Visitors and Guests Acting Mayor Bluntschly welcomed everyone present to the meeting. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL MARCH 1,1988 PAGE 2 • AWARDS,PRESENTATIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS Mr.Tom Kollenborn explained that the Lost Dutchman Monument was Rededicated recently,and a model of the monument is presented to the City of Apache Junction as made by Mr.Frank Brandt. Mr.Frank Brandt presented the model of the monument to the City Council as a momento of the celebration. Mr.Kollenborn thanked everyone involved in the Rededication Committee: Mr.Rich Broman,Jeff Bell and staff. CALL TO THE PUBLIC Mr.Frank Brandt,presented petitions from Apache Villa residents. Ms Doris Manry,resident of Apache Villa,spoke in regard to the Age Specific Overlay Zoning. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT City Manager Bill R.Da Vee stated that staff has met with architects to discuss the design and plans for the Handicapped Center,for the purpose of exploring the feasibility of using the basic design produced for the Chamber of Commerce Building,attempting to save cost allowing more of the grant proceeds to be utilized on the building,and that the feasibility depends on the modifications required and the costs of the engineering needed for the site, with the conclusion that the engineering costs will be minimal due to existing data base on file and that i t was determined that additional work will be needed on the building plan for mechanical and utility systems,and further outlined needs anticipated,and are now in the process of drawing up an agreement to be brought before the Council for approval.Mr.Da Vee stated that he had attended both the Central Arizona Association of Governments and Maricopa Association of Governments Management Council meetings,CAAG having dealt with the criteria for CDBG applications and population projections as prepared by the Department of Economic Security,and gave details of those subjects,MAG -discussion centered on air pollution problems in the metro areas.Mr.Da Vee announced that the Community Forum sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce will be held on October 8 -10,instead of September.Mr.Da Vee also reported on the meetings of the Citizens Tax Committee,which included election of officers. PUBLIC HEARINGS PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO.612,PZ-1-88 COUNCIL INITIATED AMENDMENTS TO REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL MARCH 1,1988 PAGE 3 • ARTICLE 24 OF:ZONING ORDINANCE AGE SPECIFIC OVERLY ZONING DISTRICT )City Attorney David Alexander explained that presently Apache Villa has an "Age Specific Zoning Overlay", which is in effect,and until the Council does something to negate it's effect i t is a law of the City of Apache Junction that restricts within the Apache Villa area those individuals who can and cannot live there based upon age.City Attorney David Alexander further explained that the proposed ordinance tonight is a proposal to make that law more stringent,more restrictive as to the number of days during which a child under the age of eighteen may reside in the Apache Villa area.'Mr.Alexander stated that the only reason the City of Apache Junction could enact a local ordinance for Age Specific Zoning Overlay was that the State of Arizona passed a law saying that cities could do that,and read Arizona Revised Statutes,Article 9 Section 462.01,paragraph 11,to the public, and further explained that subsequent to that there has been an Attorney General's opinion interpreting State Law,which we do not at this time have a copy of,and_which may cause problems with this age requirement in Unit I of Apache Villa.Mr.Alexander recommended that the Council,rather than making this Zoning more restrictive,get a copy of this Opinion,distribute to Apache Villa residents,and than make a decision on the proposed change. Mr.Frank Brandt stated that the Homeowners Assocation is in the process of investigating the subject of Unit I , and asked if -should a problem exist with Unit I will i t affect the remainder of Apache Villa. City Attorney David Alexander replied that until the entire Attorney General opinion is read we won't know for sure,and what did happen in Unit I will have to be investigated,and should there be a problem,the City Council will have to amend the Age Specific Overlay Ordinance to exclude Unit I . Councilwoman Gardner MOVED THAT ITEM NO.9,ORDINANCE NO.612,BE POSTPONED UNTIL THE CITY COUNCIL CAN HAVE A CHANCE TO LOOK AT THE ATTORNEY GENERAL'S OPINION,UNTIL MARCH 15,1988. Councilman Damiano seconded the motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. Acting Mayor Bluntschly recessed the meeting at 7:40 p.m. Acting Mayor Bluntschly reconvened the meeting at 7:47 p.m. APPLICATION FOR SERIES 10 LIQUOR LICENSE,HERB JORDAN'S CHEVRON REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL MARCH 1,1988 PAGE 4 • )Mr.Harbert D.Jordan explained the change in location and service,requesting approval of the application. Acting Mayor Bluntschly asked i f there was anyone who wished to speak in favor of or in opposition to the application.There being no one wishing to address the Council,Acting Mayor Bluntschlt closed the hearing to the public. Councilman Burgess MOVED THAT THE APPLICATION FOR A SERIES 10 LIQUOR LICENSE,SUBMITTED BY HARBERT JORDAN FOR HERB JORDAN'S CHEVRON,BE RECOMMENDED TO THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF LIQUOR LICENSES AND CONTROL FOR APPROVAL. Councilman DaMiano seconded the motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. APPLICATION FOR SERIES 12 LIQUOR LICENSE,PIRATE'S COVE SUPPER CLUB (Postponed Item) )Acting Mayor Bluntschlt asked i f there was anyone who wished to speak in favor of or in opposition to the application.There being no one wishing to address the Council,Acting Mayor Bluntschly closed .the hearing to the public. Councilman Damiano MOVED THAT THE APPLICATION FOR A SERIES 12 LIQUOR LICENSE,SUBMITTED BY ALBERT MEDLAND FOR PIRATES COVE SUPPER CLUB,BE RECOMMENDED TO THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF LIQUOR LICENSES AND CONTROL FOR DENIAL. Councilwoman Gardner seconded the motion. Councilman Burgess explained to the public that the application was incomplete. City Clerk Kathleen Connelly added that the State Department of Liquor Licenses and Control has informed the City that Mr.Medland has indicated he would like to withdraw the application. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO.602, PZ-13-87,SCHMIDT (Postponed Item) REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL MARCH 1,1988 PAGE 5 • )Assistant Planner Bob Dunn briefed the Council on the request for rezoning of a .98 acre parcel,located at approximately 200 feet east of Cactus Road on the south side of Scenic Street, from General Rural to CR-2(MH)Single Family Residence Zone,and stated that protests have been received on this application,requiring a three-quarter vote from the City -Council for approval,and that staff and the Planning and Zoning Commission both recommend denial of the application,and outlined the reasons for the recommendation. Director of Planning Chuck Newcomer commented that the Protest petitions are still in affect necessitating a three- quarter vote -by the*City Council.- Mr.Ray Hammond,2955 S.Standish, Mesa,addressed the Council requesting approval of the rezoning. Mr.Donald Hoch,1341 E.Scenic, Apache Junction,spoke in opposition to the application. Councilman Burgess agreed that the proposal is favorable. Acting Mayor Bluntschlty asked i f there was anyone else who wished to speak in favor of or in opposition to the application. Ms Lynette Mewhorter,1378 E. Scenic,Apache Junction,also addressed the Council in opposition to the rezoning. There being no one else wishing to address the Council;Acting Mayor Bluntschly asked i f there was any rebuttal from the applicant. Mr.Hammond stated that there is no intent to alter the wash. Acting Mayor Bluntschly suggested to the Council that i t will require an affirmative vote from all members present, as a three-quarter vote is required for approval. Councilman Connolly asked the City Attorney i f there may be a conflict of interest,as he was involved with a rezoning 200 feet from this property. Attorney Alexander replied that i f Councilman Connolly abstains,this rezoning can not be approved due to the vote requirement,and commented that there may not be a criminal liability should he vote,so may not need to abstain,but suggested postponing this application until all seven members of the Council are present. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL MARCH 1,1988 PAGE 6 • Acting Mayor Bluntschly asked Mr.Hammond i f he wished the application postponed,or action taken now. Mr.Hammond stated that he would prefer the application be postponed. Councilwoman Gardner MOVED THAT ORDINANCE NO.602 BE POSTPONED UNTIL THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF APRIL 19,1988. Councilman Burgess seconded the motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO.608,TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES (With Emergency Clause)) )Acting 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,Acting Mayor Bluntschly closed the hearing to the public. Councilwoman Perkins MOVED THAT ORDINANCE NO,608,BE READ BY TITLE ONLY WITH THE EMERGENCY CLAUSE,AND THE READING OF THE ENTIRE ORDINANCE BE WAIVED. Councilman Burgess seconded the motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. City Clerk Kathleen Connelly read as follows: ORDINANCE NO.608,AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA,ESTABLISHING LOCATIONS FOR STOP SIGNS THROUGHOUT THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA; REPEALING ANY CONFLICTING PROVISIONS;PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY;PROVIDING FOR PENALTIES;AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Councilwoman Perkins MOVED THAT ORDINANCE NO.608,AS READ BY THE CITY CLERK,BE APPROVED AND ADOPTED. motion. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL MARCH 1,1988 PAGE 7 Councilman Burgess seconded the VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO.611, PZ-21-87,BRUNDAGE - )Mr.Dunn explained that this is an application to rezone a 36,337 square foot parcel,located on the southwest corner of Thunderbird Drive and Virginia Street,from General Rural to CR-2 Single Family Residence,and that staff and the Planning and Zoning Commission both recommend approval of the rezoning with stipulations. Mr.Dennis Brundage,450 N. Thunderbird Drive,Apache Junction,requested approval of the application. Acting Mayor Bluntschly asked i f there was anyone who wished to speak -in favor of or in opposition to the application.There -being no one wishing to address the Council,Acting Mayor Bluntschly closed the hearing to the public. Councilwoman Gardner MOVED THAT ORDINANCE NO.611-BE READ BY TITLE ONLY,AND THE READING OF THE ENTIRE ORDINANCE BE WAIVED. Councilman Damiano seconded the motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. City Clerk Kathleen Connelly read as follows: ORDINANCE NO.611,AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA,AMENDING THE APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA,ZONING ORDINANCE,BY AMENDING THE ZONING DISTRICT MAP, CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA,CHANGING THE ZONING DISTRICT CLASSIFICATION IN REZONING CASE PZ-21-87 FROM GR GENERAL TO CR-2 SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE ZONE; REPEALING ANY CONFLICTING PROVISIONS;AND PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY. Councilwoman Gardner MOVED THAT ORDINANCE NO.611,AS READ BY THE CITY CLERK,BE APPROVED AND ADOPTED. motion. VOTE:Unanimous REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL MARCH 1,1988 PAGE 8 Councilman Damiano seconded the The motion carried. PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO.614,PENALTIES FOR THEFT/DESTRUCTION OF LIBRARY MATERIALS (With the Emergency Clause)) )City Attorney David Alexander explained that this ordinance gives direction to the Library Director to take action when theft or criminal damage to library property is discovered and establishes a procedure for that action,with the original proposal of penalties,and -that State Law already establishes penalties for criminal damage to property,but with problems that have occured this will add emphasise to the fact that if -items are not returned the City will bring criminal charges against those parties_._ Acting 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,Acting Mayor Bluntschly closed the hearing to the public. Councilman Damiano MOVED THAT ORDINANCE NO.614 BE READ BY TITLE ONLY WITH THE EMERGENCY CLAUSE,AND THE READING OF THE ENTIRE ORDINANCE BE WAIVED. Councilwoman Perkins seconded the motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. City Clerk Kathleen Connelly read as follows: ORDINANCE NO.614,AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA,PROVIDING FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF LIBRARY POLICIES AND PROCEDURE REGARDING THE DESTRUCTION AND THEFT OF LIBRARY PROPERTY;REPEALING ANY CONFLICTING PROVISIONS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY;AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Councilman Damiano MOVED THAT ORDINANCE NO.614,AS READ BY THE CITY CLERK,BE APPROVED AND ADOPTED. motion. VOTE:Unanimous REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL MARCH 1,1988 PAGE 9 Councilwoman Perkins seconded the The motion carried. OLD BUSINESS RECONSIDERATION OF PREVIOUS DIRECTION TO STAFF ON TEMPORARY PLACEMENT OF MOBILE HOMES'IN RESIDENTIAL AREAS FOR MEDICAL EMERGENCIES )Director of Planning Chuck Newcomer stated that following previous Council discussion,drafted -for Council consideration -a motion to give direction to staff and the Planning and Zoning Commission to draft regulations an ordinance and conduct public hearings on this item,and that these regulations will be looking at appropriate safeguards to the public health,safety and welfare,as well as neighborhood integrity and the intent of the Zoning Ordinance for those neighborhoods. Councilwoman Perkins asked i f one protest will be sufficient to prohibit this in a neighborhood. Councilman Burgess replied.that this was discussed. Mr.Newcomer Stated -that at this time there is not a recommendation,but many items have been discussed at possible.---- Attorney Alexander suggested that the Council Move to :reconsider this item prior to further discussion. Councilman Burgess MOVED THAT THE TEMPORARY PLACEMENT OF MOBILE HOMES BE RECONSIDERED. Councilwoman Perkins seconded the motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. City Manager Bill R.Da Vee stated that because of the temporary placement of a unit in an area not zoned for that placement,i t is suggested that any consideration be stringent which would recognize a single protest against temporary placement of a mobile home. Mr.John Allanson,Director of Apache Junction Community Foundation,addressed the Council in regards to the original request for temporary placement of a mobile home for the Homeless,and that particular mobile home has been pulled out of Apache Junction. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL MARCH 1,1988 PAGE 10 Councilman Burgess MOVED THAT DIRECTION BE,GIVEN TO THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION AND APPROPRIATE STAFF TO CONDUCT PUBLIC HEARINGS ON AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE TO PERMIT THE TEMPORARY USE OF MOBILE HOMES ORDINANCE TRAVEL TRAILERS IN AREAS -NOT ZONED FOR MOBILE HOMES IN THOSE CASES INVOLVING HEALTH OR FOOD CARE SERVICES THE POOR OR AS A TEMPORARY ADDITIONAL RESIDENCE FOR RELATIVES IF A MEDICAL EMERGENCY EXISTS. AND THAT ANY AMENDMENT PROPOSED INCLUDE AN APPLICATION AND HEARING PROCESS WITH APPROPRIATE SAFEGUARDS FOR THE PUBLIC HEALTH,SAFETY,WELFARE,NEIGHBORHOOD INTEGRITY,AND INTENT OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE. Councilman Damiano seconded the motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. RECONSIDERATION OF PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION ON LAND SPLIT REGULATIONS )Councilman Burgess MOVED THAT THE PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION ON LAND SPLIT REGULATIONS BE RECONSIDERED. Councilwoman Perkins seconded the motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried_ Councilman Burgess stated that this item was brought back up at his request. Councilman Burgess MOVED THAT DIRECTION BE GIVEN TO THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION AND APPROPRIATE STAFF TO DRAFT,CONDUCT PUBLIC HEARINGS,AND FORWARD A RECOMMENDATION TO THE CITY COUNCIL ON AMENDMENTS TO THE CITY'S LAND SPLIT ORDINANCE. AND THAT AMENDMENTS SHOULD INCLUDE PROCEDURES TO PERMIT STAFF TO WAIVE PROPERTY SURVEY REQUIREMENTS IN CASES WHERE A REASONABLE DETERMINATION ON THE PROPOSED SPLIT CAN BE RENDERED IN THE ABSENCE OF A SURVEY. motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL MARCH 1,1988 PAGE 11 Councilman Damiano seconded the NEW BUSINESS REQUEST FOR TIME EXTENSIONS (LITTER), DUGGER AND BOSECK )City Clerk Kathleen Connelly stated that this should be the last such request to come before the Council,since the litter process has been changed.Ms Connelly explained that these requests are from two residents for additional time to bring their property into compliance with the previous Article 9-2 of the City Code. Councilwoman Perkins MOVED THAT AN EXTENSION BE'GRANTED TO EXPIRE FROM THE DATE OF RECEIPT OF NOTIFICATION THE FOLLOWING: MARIAN DUGGER'FOR 30 DAYS LINDA JUNE BOSECK FOR 30 DAYS Councilman Damiano seconded the motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. PROPOSED RESOLUTION NO.88-04, AUTHORIZATION FOR ACTUARIAL VALUATION FOR ARIZONA ELECTED OFFICIALS' RETIREMENT PLAN )City Clerk Kathleen Connelly explained that a resolution has been prepared on behalf of the Council to authorize the actuarial statement,and i f approved the process will begin in order to bring back cost estimates. City Manager Bill R.Da Vee recommended that the Council authorize an actuarial valuation for prior -service credit. Councilwoman Gardner MOVED THAT RESOLUTION NO.88-04,A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA,AUTHORIZING AN ACTUARIAL VALUATION IN ORDER TO DETERMINE THE COST TO THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION FOR PARTICIPATION IN THE ARIZONA ELECTED OFFICIALS'RETIREMENT PLAN ON BEHALF OF DESIGNATED ELIGIBLE ELECTED CITY OFFICIALS,BE APPROVED AND ADOPTED. Councilman Burgess seconded the motion. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL MARCH 1,1988 PAGE 12 VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. ACCEPTANCE OF RESIGNATION FROM AND FILLING OF VACANCY ON THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION )Acting Mayor Bluntschly explained that the resignation was accepted in the Consent Agenda,and the vacancy in the Planning and Zoning Commission can be filled at this time._ City Clerk Kathleen Connelly informed the Council that upon contacting Mr.Robert Atwood to confirm interest in the Commission,Mr.Atwood indicated that he is no longer interested. Councilman Damiano MOVED THAT GIL VERLEY BE APROINTED TO THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION,SAID TERM TO EXPIRE JUNE 30,1990. Councilwoman Perkins stated that Mr.Verley is presently a member of the Personnel Board,and would have to resign prior to being eligible. Councilman Burgess asked i f Mr. Verley has to resign from the Personnel Board first. City Clerk Kathleen Connelly stated that Council policy has been that no one person may serve on more than one board. City Attorney David Alexander reiterated that he would have to resign from one or the other,and as there is not a written policy,the policy is made by statement of Council. Mr.Alexander suggested that i f there is a desire to appoint Mr.Verley,that the policy had better be defined specifically prior to making that appointment,and everyone should abide by that policy. Councilman Damiano withdrew the motion. Councilman Damiano MOVED THAT THIS ITEM BE CONTINUED UNTIL THE REGULAR MEETING OF MARCH 15,1988. Councilman Burgess seconded the motion. Mr.Da Vee suggested including a clause on the Talent Bank Applications,to submit with the application a desire to resign from any board presently serving on,should that person be appointed. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL MARCH 1,1988 PAGE 13 VOTE:In Favor:Councilman Burgess,Councilman Damiano,Councilman Connolly, Acting Mayor Bluntschly Opposed:Councilwoman Gardner,Councilwoman Perkins The motion carried. APPROVAL OF PUBLIC WORKS MAINTENANCE/ ANIMAL CONTROL BUILDING PLANS__ )Director of Public Works Rich Broman explained that specifications for building plans of the Public Works Maintenance/Animal Control Building,with some minor revisions,and are requesting authorization to proceed as necessary. Councilman Damiano MOVED THAT THE BUILDING PLANS FOR THE PUBLIC WORKS MAINTENANCE AND ANIMAL CONTROL BUILDING,BE APPROVED.• I FURTHER MOVE THAT AUTHORIZATION BE GIVEN TO THE CITY MANAGER TO COORDINATE AND AUTHORIZE MINOR REVISIONS AS REQUIRED TO -MEET THE DEPARTMENTAL AND THE NECESSARY BUILDING CODES.Councilwoman Gardner seconded the motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. DIRECTION TO CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE FOR FEASIBILITY STUDY FOR THE CONCEPT OF ELIMINATING THE DIAGONAL PORTION OF U.S.HIGHWAY 60 EAST OF IDAHO ROAD )Director of Public Works Rich Broman explained that at the January 4th work session,the Project Manager from Parson -Brinkerhoff,who is coordinating study proposed the concept of eliminating the diagonal on U.S.Highway 60,east of Idaho Road,anticipating could significantly improve safety conditions and eliminate a lot of additional cost of future alterations.Mr.Broman also stated that Arizona Department of Transportation is studying U.S.60 in order to forulate development policy and costs for improvements which would include several City projects,and requested direction to initiate a change order to the current study that Parsons -Brinkerhoff is in the process of. Councilwoman Gardner asked for clarification on how the intersections would work without the diagonal. Mr.Broman further outlined the proposed concept. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL MARCH 1,1988 PAGE 14 Councilwoman Perkins MOVED THAT DIRECTION BE GIVEN THE CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE A CHANGE TO THE SCOPE OF WORK TO THE CURRENT TRANSPORTATION STUDY IN ORDER TO INCLUDE A FEASIBILITY STUDY FOR THE CONCEPT OF ELIMINATING THE DIAGONAL PORTION OF U.S.HIGHWAY 60 EAST OF IDAHO ROAD; I FURTHER MOVE THAT AUTHORIZATION BE GIVEN TO THE CITY MANAGER TO ADVISE THE ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION OF THE CITY'S INTENT AND REQUEST THEIR COOPERATION BY SHARING ELEMENTS OF THEIR CURRENT STUDY. Councilman Damiano Seconded the motion. Councilman Burgess stated that the idea of eliminating the diagonal is not favorable. Mr.Broman stated that this is only a preliminary idea.-. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. EXTENSION OF SEWER LINES BY A -N WEST, INC.CONSULTING ENGINEERS -) )Mr.Broman stated that even though we don't have a City sewage system at this time,there is the consideration that the City may have a sewage system and may extend lines under the Superstition Freeway,and i t is apparent that further delay in installing the sewer crossings may result in future pavement,curb and sidewalk removal and replacement,and in an attempt to obtain a design fee,proposals have been received,with a recommendation that the work be awarded to A -N West,Inc. City Attorney David Alexander asked i f this was a posted and published bid procedure. Mr.Broman replied that these were firms that have done prior studies for the City,and were contacted for price quotes. Attorney Alexander suggested that selection for advise of this sort should be posted,or the Council should say "for purpose of this particular project,selection process shall be the writting of several letters to people we've done work with in the pass". City Clerk Kathleen Connelly stated that the City does maintain a bid list,and there are more than these three companies on'the bid list. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL MARCH 1,1988 PAGE 15 Mr.Da Vee stated that a selection process was gone through for waste water engineering,and that these three firms were involved with that process,and how many times should we go through the selection process for the same type of work. Mr.Alexander concurred with the City Manager,but that since this does go beyond $5,000 i t should be at least posted,and Statutes say the Council may establish a consultant selection process,which though i t hasn't been done in the past,a process may be approved at this time. Acting Mayor Bluntschly suggested delaying this to the next Council agenda for a method of selection. Councilman Damiano MOVED THAT ITEM NO.18,BE CONTINUED TO MARCH 15,1988,REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING,AND THAT THE REQUIREMENTS OF-ARTICLE 3-7-5 OF THE CITY CODE BE COMPLIED WITH,AND THAT BIDS BE SOLICITED FOR SEWER DESIGN. motion. Councilwoman Perkins seconded the VOTE:Unanimous The motion PROPOSED RESOLUTION NO.88-03, AB -88-01,VITTORI AND RYAN )Mr.Broman explained that this is a request for the abandonment of a portion of 6th Avenue from Cortez Road to Bowman Road,and stated that the Development Coordinating Committee recommends approval of the application for abandonment. Mr.Thomas Vittori,522 S.Cortez, Apache Junction,requested approval of the abandonment,and further outlined the reasons for the request. Acting Mayor Bluntschly asked i f there is a liability to the City,with the structure so close to the right-of- way,i f the abandonment is granted. Mr.Alexander replied that the risk of liability to the City is minimal,as the situation is created by the individual. Councilman Burgess MOVED THAT RESOLUTION NO.88-03,A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA,DECLARING THAT PORTIONS OF CERTIAN FEDERALLY PATENTED REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL MARCH 1,1988 PAGE 16 EASEMENTS AND DEDICATED RIGHTS -OF -WAY DESCRIBED AS THE NORTH EIGHT (8') FEET OF SIXTH AVENUE FROM CORTEZ ROAD TO BOWMAN ROAD AS DESCRIBED IN STREET ABANDONMENT CASE AB -88-01, ARE NO LONGER NECESSARY FOR PUBLIC USE AS ROADWAYS AND ARE HEREBY RELINQUISHED AND VACATED AS PRESENT ORDINANCE FUTURE PUBLIC RIGHTS -OF -WAY, BE APPROVED AND ADOPTED. Councilman Damiano seconded the motion. VOTE:Unanimous • ' The motion carried.- EXECUTIVE SESSION, WORK SESSION, MARCH 14, 1988 ,EXECUTIVE SESSION, WORK SESSION, MARCH 15, 1988 )Councilwoman Gardner MOVED THAT AN EXECUTIVE SESSION BE HELD AT 6:00 P.M, AND A WORK SESSION AT 7:00 P.M., ON MARCH 14, 1988, IN THE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS; AND THAT AN EXECUTIVE SESSION AND A WORK SESSION BE HELD AT 6:00 P.M., ON MARCH 15, 1988, IN THE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS. Councilman Damiano seconded the motion.- - VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. INFORMATION AND REPORTS (COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS) Councilwoman Perkins reported on the Arizona Action Committee progress, including the trophy won in the Lost Dutchman Days Parade. Councilwoman Gardner stated that a survey is being conducted with the merchants in Apache Junction for a non-smoking ordinance. REQUESTS.OF COUNCIL None. ADJOURNMENT )Councilman Damiano MOVED THAT THE MEETING BE ADJOURNED AT 9:38 P.M. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL MARCH 1, 1988 PAGE 17 Councilman Burgess seconded the motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. *Consent Agenda Items are as follows: *1.Acceptance of Regular Meeting Agenda *2.Acceptance of Minutes from the Special Meeting of January 18,1988 *3.Final Planned Development Approval,PZ-3-87,Bradley Homer ACCEPTED THIS _5TH DAY OF _APRTI ,1988,BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA. SIGNED AND ATTESTED TO THIS 11TH DAY OF APRIL,1988. NORMAN S.HILL Mayor ATTEST: KATHLEEN CONNELLY City Clerk REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL MARCH 1,1988 PAGE 18