HomeMy WebLinkAbout1988-05-17 City Council Regular MinutesCITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
May 17,1988
The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Apache Junction,
Arizona,was held on May 17,1988,at the Apache Junction City Council Chambers
pursuant to the notice required by law.
CALL TO ORDER
Vice Mayor Bluntschly called the meeting to order at 7:07 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 Connolly
Councilman Damiano
Councilwoman Perkins
Councilwoman Gardner
Vice Mayor Bluntschly
Councilman Burgess
City Manager Bill DaVee
City Clerk Kathleen Connelly
Finance Controller Keith Lewis
Director of Planning Chuck Newcomer
Lt.Dan Scott,Police Department
Lt.Reed Cox,Police Department
Director of Public Works,Rich Broman
City Attorney David Alexander
Economic Development Specialist John Schoeph
Director of Community Services Jeff Bell
Operations Superintendent Doug Dobson
Deputy Planning Director Jim Nakagawa
Senior Engineering Technician Jerry Brady
Others Present:Mr.Niel Hauck,1505 S.Sixshooter Road,Apache
Junction
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Mr.Kit Snyder,2002 W.Summit Place,Chandler
Ms Midge Conway,902 S.Ocotillo,Apache Junction
Ms Kathy Allen,733 S.Tomahawk Road,Apache
Junction
Mr.Bruce Brazil,10470 E.Cordova,Apache Junction
Ms Brenda Hilbert,2230 N.Apache Trail,Apache
Junction
Mr.Ray Johnson,690 N.Pinyon,Apache Junction
Ms Toni Pasquale,946 E.Osage,Apache Junction
Ms Jenny K.Bennett,422 Rosell,Apache Junction
ACCEPTANCE OF CONSENT AGENDA
)Councilwoman Gardner MOVED THAT
AGENDA ITEMS NO.1 THROUGH 6 BE ACCEPTED AS PRESENTED
AND THAT PROJECT NO.PW-88-08,CHIP:SEAL,BE AWARDED TO FRW IN THE AMOUNT OF
$63,100;
THAT THE BID FOR THE ANNUAL AUDIT,F-88-2 ;BE AWARDED. TO ARTHUR ANDERSON AND
COMPANY,IN THE AMOUNT OF $9,500;
THAT THE CLAIM SUBMITTED AGAINST THE CITY BY C.T.PARKS BE REJECTED;
THAT THE PROPOSED RESOLUTION NO.88-13,A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA,REQUESTING THE ARIZONA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO AUTHORIZE TRANSPORTATION ASSISTANCE FUNDS
PURSUANT TO SECTION 28-2602,ARIZONA REVISED STATUTES,BE APPROVED AND ADOPTED.
motion.-----
VOTE:.UNANIMOUS
The motion carried.
Councilman Damiano seconded the
Introduction -of Distinguished Visitors and Guests
Vice Mayor Bluntschly welcomed everyone to the Council meeting,and
acknowledged Mr.John Allanson,former Planning and Zoning Commission Midge
Conway,Planning and Zoning Commissioners Ray Hooker and Sharon Alger.
AWARDS,PRESENTATIONS,AND COMMUNICATIONS
On behalf of the Pinal County United Way,the City Council acknowledged the
efforts of Officer Steve Greb.
Mr.Niel Hauck,1505 S.Sixshooter Road,Apache Junction,Chairman of the
Superstition Horseman's Association,presented a check in the amount of $100.00
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CALL TO THE PUBLIC
Former Planning and Zoning Commissioner Midge Conway,902 South Ocotillo
Drive,Apache Junction,on behalf of herself and her husband,presented a book
entitled,The People Apache,to the City Council so i t could be sent to a 14
year old boy from Poland who was seeking information on the Apache Indians.
Mrs.Conway stated the book had been presented to her husband by a medicine man
from the San Carlos Apache Indian Reservation.
Mr.Kit Snyder,2002 W.Summit Place,Chandler,Arizona,stated he is a
federal employee at Williams A.F.B.,-and the president of a labor organization
at the Base.He stated many of their members live in Apache Junction and their
concern is that Williams A.F.B.is considering contracting out many of the
maintenance jobs of federal employees.He stated i f this is accomplished there
will be an economic impact on Apache Junction.
Ms Kathy Allen,733 S.Tomahawk Road,Apache Junction,stated that on May 13
at 1:27 a.m.-a passing vehicle backfired outside the neighbors apartment.She
stated the police arrived at her apartment,did not originally announce
themselves,when they did finally announce themselves and she opened her door,
three officers entered her home with their guns drawn and began to search her
home.She stated she was very frightened for herself and her three children.
She stated that when she attempted to file a grievance against the three
officers she was told she would have to obtain a lawyer.She requested a public
apology and an investigation of the police department.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
City Manager Bill DaVee stated that d6ring the budget session held on May
12,the direction was to proceed with the task of balancing expenditures with
projected revenues and the City's available cash.He stated the Council
indicated at that time that Capital programs and street improvement projects
should be considered for reductions equal to the short -fall being forecast for
the retail sales tax added last year.He stated that in addition i t was also
the direction of the Council to carefully study the personnel additions
requested to determine which might be deferred or eliminated.He stated the
Council has established June 6,to meet again on the budget.
Mr.DaVee stated House Bill 2287 on de -annexation has been amended to the point
where i t is agreeable to most cities.He informed the Council that the
Council's phone calls to the legislators were instrumental in bringing the bill
into a better form than the original proposal.
Mr.Da Vee stated another bill in the House,22-36,on the subject of city-
initiated and referendum,will be considered next week.He stated a couple of
amendments have been proposed which are supported by the league and a couple
which would have been problems to all cities were eliminated.He informed the
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Council that their contact with the legislators on these matters were,again,
instrumental in changing these bills.
City. Manager Bill Da Vee stated -he will be participating in the Pinal County
Town Hall.in -Casa Grande.He stated he will be participating in -the portion of
the program Which allows informal discussions with local jurisdictions in the
County about local economic development efforts and stuctures.
Mr.Da Vee informed the Council that the annual meeting for the Central
Arizona Association'of Goverments will be held in Payson on June 17.
PUBLIC HEARINGS —
APPLICATION FOR SERIES 12 LIQUOR
LICENSE -SUNDANCER
)Mr.Bruce Brazil,10470 E.Cordova,
Apache Junction,the applicant,made himself available to answers any questions. .
from the Council.
Vice Mayor Bluntschly asked i f there
was anyone in the public who wished to speak either in favor of the item.
There being no one wishing to
address the item Vice Mayor Bluntschly closed the hearing to the public.
Councilman Damiano MOVED THAT THE
APPLICATION FOR A SERIES 12 LIQUOR LICENSE,SUBMITTED BY MR.BRUCE B.BRAZIL,
FOR THE SUNDANCER,BE RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL TO THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF LIQUOR
LICENSES AND CONTROL
Counciiman Connolly seconded the
motion.
Vice Mayor Bluntschly asked staff i f
there was any change from last night in the status between the non -permitted
sign and the remodel without a permit.'
(There was no audible response)
VOTE:In favor Councilman Burgess,Councilwoman Perkins,Councilman Damiano,
Councilman Connolly,Councilwoman Gardner
Opposed Vice Mayor Bluntschly
The motion carried.
APPLICATION FOR LIQUOR LICENSE
KOVAK'S KORNER,2230 N.APACHE TRAIL
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)Ms Brenda Hilbert,2230 N.Apache
Trail,Apache Junction,the applicant,made herself available to answer any
questions from the Council
Vice Mayor Bluntschly asked i f there
was anyone in the public wishing the speak either in favor of or in opposition
to the item.
There being no one wishing to
address the item,Vice Mayor Bluntschly closed the hearing to the public.
Councilman Damiano MOVED THAT THE
APPLICATIONF ORDINANCE A SERIES 7 LIQUOR LICENSE,SUBMITTED BY MS BRENDA LEE
HILBERT,FOR KOVAKS -KORNER,BE RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL TO THE STATE DEPARTMENT
OF LIQUOR LICENSES AND CONTROL
motion.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried
Councilwoman Perkins seconded the
PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO.626,
PERSONNEL POLICY AMENDMENT TO PROVIDE
FOR INTERNAL PROMOTION OF CITY EMPLOYEES )
)City Manager Bill Da Vee stated this
matter was originally presented with the residency policy which was recently
adopted.He stated the proposed ordinance establishes the City's intent to
consider internal promotion when there are qualified employees within the City
service who are interested in an available position.He stated as i t was
previously explained this mechanism applied to other than police applicants
before and the proposed ordinance enable equal application of the rule.He
stated i t further establishes the procedure to be followed.He stated Council
direction on this matter has been followed and requested Council consideration
of adoption of the measure.
Vice Mayor Bluntschly asked i f there
was anyone in the public who wished to speak either in favor of or in opposition
to the item.
There being no one wishing to
address the item,Vice Mayor Bluntschly closed the hearing to the public.
Councilwoman Gardner MOVED THAT
ORDINANCE NO.626,BE READ BY TITLE ONLY AND THE READING OF THE ENTIRE ORDINANCE
BE WAIVED.
Councilman Damiano seconded the
motion.
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VOTE:UNANIMOUS
The motion carried.
City Clerk Kathleen Connelly read as
follows:
ORDINANCE NO.626,AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA,AMENDING THE APACHE JUNCTION CITY CODE BY AMENDING
CHAPTER 3 ADMINISTRATION,ARTICLE 3-10,PERSONNEL SYSTEM,PERTAINING TO
APPLICATIONS AND APPLICANTS,REPEALING ANY CONFLICTING PROVISIONS,AND PROVIDING
FOR SEVERABILITY
Councilwoman Gardner MOVED THAT
ORDINANCE NO: -626,AS READ BY THE CITY CLERK,BE APPROVED AND ADOPTED.
Councilman Damiano seconded the
motion.
VOTE:UNANIMOUS
The motion carried.
PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO.625
PZ-44-86,PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO SECTION
3.00,ADMINISTRATIVE SUBDIVISIONS -LAND
SPLITS OF THE APACHE JUNCTION
SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS
)Director of Planning Chuck Newcomer
stated the proposed amendments to the land split regulations provide a means by
which the less complicated land splits can go through an abreviated,much less
costly process than -the more complicated land split applications.Mr.Newcomer
explained the graphics and the process previously provided to the Council.He
stated under the proposed ordinance the splits that would qualify for the less
extensive requirements of the land split ordinance could either be prepared by
the applicant or by registered surveyor.He stated the type of information
required on this would be a sketch of the property and the proposed splits
indicating the approximate parcel dimensions and bearings including the streets,
other features,and a legal description using the sectional type breakout as
opposed to a leaps and bounds type breakout of the two parcels involved.He
stated most residents should be able to prepare and submit them.
Councilman Burgess asked about
surveys in those instances where there was a building in the middle of the
parcel in question.
Director of Planning Chuck Newcomer
stated that i f i t was at the point where staff could not go out in the field and
determine i t was going to meet the requirements and that a problem might be
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created,a survey would be requested.He stated a provision has been left in
that i f applicants do wish to record them,which is often a wise choice to make
when doing a property survey,then they will be supplied with the information on
how to go about recording and they will be stamped for approval and record the
map for the applicants.He further stated that another proposal of the new
requirements is to have the applicant supply a draft of what they will be using
for their instrucments of conveyence to insure that the legal descriptions are
the same same as the legal descriptions that they are using to convey the
property.
Vice Mayor Bluntschly asked i f there
was anyone in the public who wished to speak either in favor of or in opposition
to the item.
There being no one wishing to
address the Council-on the item,Vice Mayor Bluntschly closed the hearing to the
public.-
Councilwoman Jean Perkins MOVED THAT
ORDINANCE NO.625,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:625,AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA,AMENDING ARTICLE III OF THE APACHE JUNCTION
SUBDIVISIONS REGULATIONS BY SETTING FORTH STANDARDS,PROCEDURES,AND
REQUIREMENTS FOR LAND SPLITS;REPEALING ANY CONFLICTING PROVISIONS;AND
PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY.
Councilwoman Perkins MOVED THAT
ORDINANCED NO.625,AS READ BY THE CITY CLERK BE APPROVED AND ADOPTED.
Councilwoman Gardner seconded the
motion.
Councilman Burgess asked how long
the proposed process would take.
Director of Planning Chuck Newcomer
stated the timeframe for the process would be reduced to about half the current
period of time i f everything was in order.
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Councilman Burgess asked how long i t
would take for an acre and a quarter piece of property to be divided into thirds
i f i t is already pinned and surveyed.
Mr.Newcomer stated i t could be
turned around within the same week.
VOTE:UNANIMOUS
The motion carried.
PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO.617
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION
(REQUEST FOR POSTPONEMENT)
)City Clerk Kathleen Connelly
informed the Council that the ordinance before them was originally proposed in
March of 1988.She stated as proposed now i t would establish,as a standing
commission of the City,a group of seven individuals who would review and make
recommendations to the City Council on a variety of duties,to include
conducting public hearings to determine health needs of the City,services
provided to the elderly,handicapped,and developmentally disabled;they would
work with other agencies in bringing about some of these changes,would make
recommendations to the City regarding funding in the human service areas,and
whatever else the Council might want this particular board or commission to do.
The balance of the ordinance complies with what the City's regulations are
regarding the City's other standing boards and commissions.
Mr.Ray Johnson,690 N.Pinyon
Drive,Apache Junction,stated he is a member of the Community Foundation and i t
is the Foundation's recommendation that the proposed ordinance be postponed
until a worksession can be held on the matter.
Councilman Damiano MOVED THAT
ORDINANCE NO.617 BE POSTPONED UNTIL THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JUNE
21,1988.
Councilwoman Gardner seconded the
motion.
Councilwoman Perkins asked why the
item continues to be postponed.
Councilwoman Gardner stated her
concern is that there may be some possible changes in the ordinances.She
stated this has been discussed but nothing has been incorporated at the present
time.She stated she cannot vote on the proposed ordinance as presented.
Vice Mayor Bluntschly stated he is
in opposition to the Commission the way the ordinance is currently read.He
stated he can neither support the Commission nor vote for postponement.
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VOTE':In favor Councilman Damiano,Councilwoman Gardner
Opposed Councilman Burgess,Councilwoman Perkins,Councilman Connolly,
Vice Mayor Bluntschly
The motion failed.
Councilman Burgess MOVED THAT
ORDINANCE NO;617 BE TABLED INDEFINITELY.
motion.Councilman Connolly seconded the.
VOTE:In favor Councilman Connolly,Vice Mayor Bluntschly,Councilman
Burgess,Councilwoman Perkins
Opposed Councilwoman Gardner,Councilman Damiano
The motion carried.
OLD BUSINESS
RECONSIDERATION OF PREVIOUS
COUNCIL ACTION --ROYAL PALM
ROAD PW-88-04 )
)Councilwoman Gardner MOVED THAT
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION ON PROJECT NO.PW-88-04,ROYAL PALM ROAD,BE
RECONSIDERED,
Councilwoman Perkins seconded the
motion.
VOTE:In favor Councilwoman Gardener,Councilman Burgess,Councilwoman
Perkins,Councilman Connolly
Opposed Vice Mayor Bluntschly
Abstained Councilman Damiano (possible conflict of interest)
The motion carried.
Councilwoman Perkins stated an
improvement district has been suggested;improvement districts are very
difficult to get through.She stated at this time the City will be doing some
flood control work there,a bid for the curb and sidewalk and flood control has
been submitted which is much less expensive than anticipated.She asked the
Council to look to the future and advised the Council that putting sidewalks in
now will be saving money in the long run.
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City Clerk Kathleen Connelly advised
the public that previously the Council had considered awarding a bid for
improvements -along Royal Palm Road extending from Hondo to Southern.She stated
the motion was denied by Council but because reconsideration has been requested,
the item was placed on the agenda once again.The first motion was successful
and therefore the Council can now amend their previous action.
Councilwoman Gardner stated she has
asked that this item be reconsidered because she has reconsidered some of the
facts brought out and Palm Springs paid the cost of paving Royal Palm at one
time and the -City would not incur that expense,therefore the paying the costs
of the curbs and sidewalks would not -establish an undesired precedent for the
City.
Vice Mayor Bluntschly stated his
objection to this item is that the City has had a lot of meetings and discussion
as far as policy.The City has established a policy which states the City will
put in paving as far as streets are concerned and any curb,gutter,sidewalks
will be done by improvement district.He stated until such time as a policy is
established that the City will put in the amenities for the -subdivisions he cannotsupportit.__
Councilman Connolly stated i t is not
possible to have a black and white definition of everything.He stated his
belief that this money will benefit more citizens of ApacKe -JunCtion,more
citizens will benefit from fewer dollars.
-Ms Toni Pasquale,946 E.Osage urged
the Council to go with the sidewalks -rather than the gravel pathway.She stated
that besides needing little maintenance,sidewalks will be a permanent
improvement.
There being no further discussion
from the public,Vice Mayor Bluntschly closed the meeting to the -public.
Councilwoman Gardner MOVED THAT THE
MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY AWARD THE BASE BID FOR:CITY -PROJECT PW-88-04,
ROYAL PALM ROAD STREET IMPROVEMENTS'FOR CURB AND ASSOCIATED CONSTRUCTION AS WELL
AS ALTERNATE 2 FOR SIDEWALK CONSTRUCTION TO LBG CONTRACTING INC.IN THE AMOUNT
OF $34,014.90.
motion.
Councilman Connolly seconded the
VOTE:In favor Councilwoman Perkins,Councilman Connolly,Councilwoman
Gardner,Councilman Burgess
Opposed Vice Mayor Bluntschly
Abstained Councilman Damiano
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The motion carried.
WASTE DUMPED -AT APACHE MINE
)Councilman Damiano MOVED THAT ITEM
NO.13 BE CONTINUED -TO JUNE 7,1988,AND THAT THE CITY MANAGER AND/OR THE CITY
ATTORNEY CONTACT THE ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY -AND REQUEST
THAT NO ACTION BE TAKEN TO BURY THE HAZARDOUS WASTE DUMPED AT THE APACHE MINE
SITE UNTIL ACTION IS TAKEN ON THIS ITEM AT THE CITY COUNCIL -MEETING OF JUNE 7,
1988,AND THE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY HAS BEEN -INFORMED OF THAT
ACTION.
Councilwoman Perkins seconded the
motion.
VOTE:UNANIMOUS
The motion carried.-
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BROADWAY AVENUE STREET DESIGN
MERIDIAN TO IDAHO
PROJECT NO.PW-88-02
)Director of Public Works Rich Broman
stated this item is .to consider the award of contract to a design engineering
firm for Broadway from Meridian to Idaho Road.He stated he was prepared toansweranyquestionfromtheCouncil._
Mrs.Midge Conway,902 South
Ocotillo Drive,stated her concerns about the work that would be taking place
and the effects the work would have on the homes whose backyards are on
Broadway._
Mr.Broman stated the proposal is to
widen the section and to include curbs and sidewalks because of the school.He
stated there are drainage problems which will be addressed.He stated the area
around Delaware is where the major problem is and some storm drain work will
done.He stated the Ironwood to Idaho will be paving with no curb and sidewalk
with possible storm drain improvements.
Mrs.Conway stated her belief that
curbs and sidewalks should be put all the way through Broadway.
Ms Jenny K.Bennett,422 Rosell,
asked why sidewalks weren't planned for the area from Ironwood to Idaho.Ms.
Bennett stated there is a lot of foot traffic along that stretch of road and a
sidewalk along there would also enhance Sierra Entrada.
Councilwoman Gardner stated the
major reason is money.She stated sidewalks in this area are in the five-year
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plan and i t would have to be done in stages,but at least •the road will be
widened.
Councilman Burgess stated that in
the future the City -will in all probability be doing that.He stated that are
miles of roads that have no sidewalks and hopefully someday they will.
Councilwoman Perkins stated her hope
that somehow the City can afford to put in sidewalks.
Councilman Connolly asked the
Director of Public Works what the cost difference is for developing the whole
project with and.wtthout sidewalks._
Director of Public Works Rich Broman
stated the sidewalk has been running at about $1.00 to $1:50 a square foot.He
Councilman Connolly asked Mr.Broman
his opinion about -doing the paving without sidewalks and then coming back in
five years.to:put -in the sidewalks.
Mr.Broman stated that every year
there seems to be inflation of materials.He stated the transportation board
discussed the -possibility of doing curb and sidewalk,but in doing that the
indication was that there may be trouble widening the roads to meet the
scheduled Superstition Freeway and widening the roads to accommodate the growth
and traffic volume on some of the east/west corridor.The result was to
concentrate on widening the roads where possible to accommodate existing growth,
traffic,and as money becomes available after that to come back and add curb and
sidewalk with the exeception of some specialized cases.He stated overall i t
will cost more to go that route in the longrun.
•Councilman Burgess stated his
understanding that the Transportation Board had the consultant line out areas he
that should be addressed in the five to ten year plan.He stated that to pave
Broadway Road from Idaho to Ironwood complete basically eliminated or postponed
doing other projects in town that the consultant felt needed to be done now.
Councilman Damiano stated something
needs to be done now.He said he did not want to see Broadway done in sections.
He stated the equipment,and people were already there,he'd like to see i t go
on through.Broadway is a major arterial road and traffic has increased since
i t was made four lane in Maricopa County.
Vice Mayor Bluntschly stated that
the City is going to be cutting corners and scrimping to be able to meet budget
demands for the upcoming fiscal year,a large amount of money has been invested
in the five-year plan,many things are already on the drawing board with more
coming all the time.He stated he cannot see pulling funds from one project for
another for this particular program.
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Councilman Burgess stated the
Council recently approved the five-year plan and now there are discussions which
tear i t apart,and the land in question for the most part is all -prime property
in town which will be developed someday and the developer will have to put in
the curb and gutter in at no cost to the City.
Councilman Damiano MOVED THAT THE
BID FOR THE BROADWAY AVENUE STREET DESIGN,MERIDIAN TO IDAHO,PROJECT NO.
PW-88-02,BE AWARDED TO SAGE ENGINEERING SOUTHWEST INC.IN THE AMOUNT OF
$38,375.
Councilwoman Gardner seconded the
motion.
VOTE:UNANIMOUS
The motion carried.
AUTHORIZATION TO APPRAISE LAND VALUES
FOR RIGHT-OF-WAY ADJACENT TO PROPERTY
AT 1265 N.WARNER
)City Manager Bill Da Vee stated the
Council has received notice in the interest of a party to sell property for the
public right-of-way located on Manzanita and Warner.Mr.-Da Vee stated that i f
the Council wishes to pursue the matter,an appraisal of the value of the
property would be required in order to determine what the City could pay in
acquisition.
Councilman Damiano MOVED THAT
AUTHORIZATION BE DENIED TO PROCEED WITH APPRAISALS FOR LAND.VALUES PRIOR TO
NEGOTIATIONS ON 1265 N.WARNER RIGHT-OF-WAY.
Councilman Burgess -Seconded the
motion.
VOTE:UNANIMOUS
The motion carried.
COUNCIL DIRECTION TO STAFF ON PROPOSED CITY LEGISLATION ORDINANCE ACTION
REQUEST FOR DIRECTION
REQUIREMENTS FOR NEWSPAPER AND
CLOTHING COLLECTION BINS,
CARGO CONTAINERS,AND
REQUIREMENTS -FOR CITY FUNDING,RESTRIC-
TIONS ON DISTRIBUTION OF CITY FUNDS
)City Clerk Kathleen Connelly stated
the Council has discussed requirements on several occassions in the past.She
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stated at the previous worksession the majority of the Council indicated they
would be in favor of adopting certain kinds of restrictions and establishing
parameters.:She stated i t had also been suggested that a percentage of what the
agencies collected be returned to the City and earmarked for human service
needs.Ms Connelly asked for Council direction with stipulations so that an
ordinance can be drafted.
City Clerk Kathleen Connelly stated
Council discussed cargo containers at the last worksession.She stated the item
goes back to'the City Council/Planning and Zoning Commission worksession last
July.She stated because of the potential problem that people may use the
containers for things other than storage,a suggested ordinance from the city of
Cheney,Washington has been provided -for Council review.She stated Cheney
basically restricts -cargo containers;for uses other than storage facilities,to
construction -materials at an on -going construction site.She stated the Council
may or may not wish to be that restrictive.
City Clerk Kathleen Connelly stated
the requirements for City funding proposed ordinance would establish very
specific reqUirements that agencies requesting City funds must comply with.She
stated some Of the things these agencies might have to comply with would be
audit reports,a detailed accounting of any previous city funding they might
have received,documented proof of their non-profit status -_frOM.the Internal.
Revenue Service,names of their board members,and any other stipulations the
Council might want to designate.The city Clerk stated .Vice-MayOr Bluntschly
has suggested that funds be released on a quarterly basis based on a
contractural ,obligation and the subsequent funding quarters only be released
upon successful -completion of the previous quarter.
City Clerk Kathleen.Connelly stated
that on all three of the items she is requesting some kind -of -stipulations so
that she knows what the Council wished to have contained in the Ordinance.
PROFESSIONAL SERVICE CONTRACTS
)City Manager Bill Da Vee stated
staff has previously prepared information on professional service contracts that
was other than selection on a project -by -project basis.He stated the criteria
used by the Maricopa County procurement division,criteria used by federal
agencies,and by some others.He stated that an outline of A negotiation
process,a contract procedure process,and a contract fee limitations has been
provided in the Council's information packet.He stated i f the Council would
like additional time devoted to development of this concept for consideration by
the council,direction is needed also with any amendments wanted additional to
the draft proposed for Council review.
Councilwoman Gardner MOVED THAT
DIRECTION BE GIVEN TO THE CITY MANAGER TO DRAFT AN ORDINANCE FOR REGULATIONS
REGARDING NEWSPAPER AND CLOTHING COLLECTION BINS WITH THE FOLLOWING
ALTERNATIVES:
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DELETING (E)AND CHANGING (H)TO READ:A VALID ORGANIZATION SHALL BE ABLE TO
PLACE CONTAINERS ON THE PROPERTY NOT LIMITED TO ONE,WITH THE REQUIRED WRITTEN
PERMISSION OF• the PROPERTY OWNER BEFORE PLACEMENT.
AND I FURTHER MOVE THAT A FREEZE BE PLACED ON THE ISSUANCE OF BUSINESS LICENSES
FOR PLACEMENT OF NEWSPAPER/CLOTHING BINS FOR A PERIOD OF UP TO 60 DAYS UPON THE
EFFECTIVE DATE OF NEW CITY REGULATIONS;AND THAT CURRENT CITY REGULATIONS
REGARDING UNTENDED COLLECTION BINS BE BROUGHT INTO COMPLIANCE.
motion.
Councilwoman Perkins seconded the
Councilman Burgess stated he was not
comfortable with a percentage of the money resulting from the collections coming
to the City.He stated they are collecting newspaper and clothing to raise
money so they can determine how to use the money,he stated he didn't feel they
should have to pay -money to the City.
•City Clerk Kathleen Connelly stated
she could write i t as an either/or ordinance where they could also provide proof
that some of the funds have been expended to benefit the citizens of Apache
Junction.
Councilman Connolly stated he did
not like the.idea of these organizations having to obtainithe:written permission
of the property owner.
Vice Mayor Bluntschly stated he
feels the written permission of the owner is necessary otherwise these bins willbeplacedanywhere-anyone wishes to -plaCe them.•
City Clerk Kathleen Connelly stated
this particular provision has always existed in the business license section of
the Code.She -stated when a vendor or peddler sets up on vacant property,the
City requires verification that the owner knows they are there and they have
permission to be there.
VOTE:UNANIMOUS
The motion carried.
Councilman Damiano MOVED THAT
DIRECTION BE GIVEN TO THE CITY MANAGER TO PROCEED WITH THE DEVELOPMENT OF AN
ORDINANCE REGARDING REQUIREMENTS FOR THE USE OF CARGO CONTAINERS WITHIN THE CITY
LIMITS WITH THE FOLLOWING STIPULATION:
THAT NO CARGO CONTAINER BE PLACED IN PUBLIC VIEW,BUT IN THE REAR OF A
COMMERCIAL AREA WHERE IT CANNOT BE SEEN.
Councilwoman Gardner seconded the
motion.
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Councilman Burgess stated
disallowing them in public view would eliminate any of them from ever being in
the City because someone is always gOing to be able to see it.
Councilwoman -Gardner asked i f there
should be a statement that they cannot be placed in a residential area.
Councilman Burgess asked i f these
containers are allowed in commercial zoning districts.
Director of Planning -Chuck Newcomer
stated there is nothing that says it -can be done.
Councilman Burgess stated he is
against these containers;he stated i t there is a construction project going and
i t is on -site for 60 or 90 days to store material or equipment while the project
is on -going;but as a permanent thing anywhere,they don't belong here.
Vice Mayor Bluntschly stated he
likes the Cheney,Washington ordinance with the exception of the section that
they would be only permitted to remain for five years;anything in existance
cannot be removed by Council.He stated he would like to see this ordinance
adopted by the Council with the noted exception.
Councilman Damiano stated
contractors do not.bring these containers in the City,they bring in a trailer
with wheels that are removed.He stated the containers are a storage area for
businesses who do not have enough room in their stores.He, stated he can not
see that they are so objectionable, they are corrogated buildings.He stated
this is chasing businesses away,i f they have no room where else are they going
to put things in •storage.He stated they will be hidden from view and they
don't look bad.
Vice Mayor Bluntschly stated he does
not believe the citizens of the community want these containers nor does he wish
to seem them.
VOTE:In favor:-Councilman Damiano--
Opposed:Counciman Connolly,Vice Mayor Bluntschly,Councilwoman
Gardner,Councilman Burgess,Councilwoman Perkins
The motion failed.
Councilman Burgess MOVED THAT
DIRECTION BE GIVEN TO THE CITY MANAGER TO PROCEED WITH THE DEVELOPMENT OF AN
ORDINANCE REGARDING REQUIREMENTS FOR THE USE OF CARGO CONTAINERS WITHIN THE CITY
LIMITS WITH THE FOLLOWING STIPULATION:THAT THEY BE DENIED IN ANY AREA EXCEPT ON
A TEMPORARY BASIS AT A CONSTRUCTION SITE.
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Councilman Connolly seconded the
motion.
VOTE:In favor Councilman Burgess,Councilwoman Perkins,Councilman Connolly,
Vice Mayor Bluntschly,Councilwoman Gardner
Opposed Councilman Damiano
The motion carried.
Councilwoman Gardner MOVED THAT
DIRECTION BE GIVEN TO THE CITY MANAGER TO PROCEED WITH THE DEVELOPMENT OF AN
ORDINANCE REGARDING-REQUIREMENTS FOR CITY -FUNDS AND RESTRICTIONS ON DISTRIBUTION
OF CITY FUNDS,WITH -THE FOLLOWING CRITERIA:
THAT THE FUNDS BE RELEASED ON A QUARTERLY BASIS AS SO STIPULATED PREVIOUSLY,AND
THAT THE MOST RESCENT AUDIT REPORT OF THE AGENCY,CERTIFIED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
OF RECENT DATE,DETAILED EXPENDITURE STATEMENTS INCLUDING A DETAILED ACCOUNTING
OF ALL PREVIOUSLY RECEIVED CITY FUNDS,CLIENT SERVICE INFORMATION AS IT APPLIES
TO CITY RESIDENTS,CERTIFIED STATEMENTS OF CONTINUED NON-PROFIT STATUS,PROOF ON
NON -PROOF STATUS IF A FIRST-TIME APPLICANT,NAMES OF CURRENF BOARD MEMBERS,AND
FUNDING RECEIVED FROM OTHER GOVERNMENTAL AGENCIES BE SUBMITTED WITH ANY REQUEST
FOR FUNDING BY THE CITY.
VOTE:UNANIMOUS
The motion carried.
Councilwoman Gardner MOVED THAT
DIRECTION BE GIVEN TO THE CITY MANAGAER TO DEVELOP A CONTRACT NEGOTIATION
PROCESS FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES WITH THE FOLLOWING ALTERNATIVES:THAT THE
PROCESS BE LIMITED TO ENGINEERING AND ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES.
Councilwoman Perkins seconded the
motion.
VOTE:UNANIMOUS
The motion carried.
ESTABLISHING MEETING DATES,TIMES,LOCATIONS,AND PURPOSES
Councilwoman Gardner MOVED THAT A
WORK SESSION BE HELD WITH THE ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIES ACTION TEAM ON JUNE 9,
1988,AT 7:00 P.M.IN THE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS;AND THAT AN ADDITIONAL BUDGET
WORK SESSION BE HELD ON JUNE 6,1988,AT 6:00 p.m.IN CONJUCTION WITH AN
EXECUTIVE SESSION HELD AT 6:00 P.M.OR THEREAFTER AS SOON AS POSSIBLE AND AN
WORK SESSION AT 7:00 P.M.ON JUNE 6,1988,IN THE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS;AND
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THAT AN EXECUTIVE SESSION AND A WORK SESSION BE HELD AT 6:00 P.M.,ON JUNE 7,
1988,IN THE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS.
Councilwoman Perkins seconded the-
motion.
VOTE:UNANIMOUS
The motion carried.
INFORMATION AND REPORTS
Councilwoman Perkins stated that the
Beautification Committee needs money as usual.She complimented staff for their
cooperation on the project.She stated the date for the contest sponsored by
Valley National Bank is closing on May 31,1988.She stated regardless of the
outcome of the contest the City will have won.
Councilman Burgess stated that on
Friday he will be meeting with the County Attorney and the Fire Department
pertaining to fire protection.
REQUESTS FROM COUNCIL
Vice Mayor Bluntschly that as a
result of implementation of a council policy regarding direction of staff,he
would like his number 2 priority to be council action to initiate a task force
to study realignment of permitted uses in all zoning classifications.
Councilman Burgess stated he would
like his number 2 priority,building department permit process,placed on a
regular agenda'meeting.
ADJOURNMENT
MEETING BE ADJOURNED AT 9:19 P.M.
motion.
VOTE:UNANIMOUS
The motion carried.
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Councilman Burgess MOVED THAT THE
Councilwoman Perkins seconded the
*Consent agenda items are as follow:
*1 Acceptance of Regular Meeting Agenda
*2 Acceptance of Minutes from the Regular Meeting of April 19,1988
*3 Award of Bid for Chip Seal Project,PW-88-08
*4 Award of Bid for Annual Audit,F-88-2
*5 Claim Against City (C.T.Parks)
*6 Proposed Resolution No.88-13,Request for Local Transportation Assistance
Funds
ACCEPTED THIS 19TH DAY OF JULY ,1988,BY THE MAYOR AND CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA.
SIGNED AND ATTESTED TO THIS 21ST DAY OF JULY
ATTEST:
KATHLEEN CONNELLY
City Clerk
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MAY 17,1988
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NORMAN S.HILL
Mayor
,1988.