HomeMy WebLinkAbout1988-07-05 City Council Regular MinutesCITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
July 5,1988
The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Apache Junction,
Arizona,was held on July 5,1988,at the Apache Junction City Council Chambers
pursuant to the notice required by law.
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Hill called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
INVOCATION
Councilwoman Gardner gave the Invocation.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilman Damiano led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL
Councilmen Present:
Staff Present:
Others Present:
Mayor Norman Hill
Vice -Mayor Kenneth Bluntschly
Councilman Jerry Burgess
Councilman Thomas Damiano
Councilwoman Mari Gardner
Councilwoman Jean Perkins
City Manager Bill Da Vee
City Clerk Kathleen Connelly
Director of Planning Chuck Newcomer
Director of Public Safety Bill McDaniel
Director of Public Works Rich Broman
City Attorney David Alexander
Economic Development Specialist John Schoeph
Assistant to the City Manager George Hoffman
Assistant Planner Julie Reid
Assistant Planner Bob Dunn
Deputy Planning Director Jim Nakagawa
Mr.Harbert Jordan
1426 N.Wickiup
Apache Junction,Arizona
Ms Joyce Sprague
3704 W.Plata Avenue
Mesa,AZ
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Mr.Richard Bushon
1335 S.Cortez
Apache Junction,Arizona
Ms Sherry Ulmer
879 N.Arizona Blvd.
Coolidge,AZ
ACCEPTANCE OF CONSENT AGENDA
)Councilwoman Gardner MOVED THAT
CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS 1,2,AND 3 BE ACCEPTED AS PRESENTED AND THAT THE ECONOMIC
OPPORTUNITIES ACTION TEAM:PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CATEGORY -FINANCE BE FILLED BY
FRAN HIGGINS;AND THE UTILITY SERVICE CATEGORY -GAS BE FILLED BY PAUL DRAKE.
Vice Mayor Bluntschly seconded the
motion.
VOTE:UNANIMOUS
The motion carried.
INTRODUCTION OF DISTINGUISHED VISITORS AND GUESTS
Mayor Hill thanked everyone in the
public for their attendance at the meeting.
AWARDS,PRESENTATIONS,AND COMMUNICATIONS
None.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
City Manager Bill Da Vee stated that the worksession prior to the meeting
already covered a number of the items (addressed during his report).He stated
at the last budget worksession,the Council was presented with three alternative
proposals which would result in a balanced budget.He informed the Council
their remarks and suggestions were noted at that session and the City is ready
to finalize the proposal for consideration of adoption a preliminary budget as
required by law.He said the City has received notice from the State through
the League office that a slight increase in State -collected taxes of about
$29,000 will be available from new legislative tax packages recently passed into
law.He stated i t will be added to the numbers being considered to the
preliminary budget.
Mr.Da Vee stated that following the recent study of the City complex and
the space needs,some of the preliminary options were discussed with the
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architect to provide the working area needed in the immediate future for the
complex.Mr.Da Vee stated there appear to be three options that have the
potential to relieve the worst of space problems.He stated with the Mayor's
and Acting Mayor's concurrence a basic outline has been prepared for the use of
Council/Staff sub -committees in bringing the matter together for presentation to
the full Council.He stated his belief that headway can be made in examining
some of that preliminary information and formulating something the full Council
can look at and give guidance on.He stated at this point the City not only
needs to solve the most immediate problems with space,but also needs to set
some sort of course for cost-effective long-range resolution to the problem.
City Manager Da Vee stated the Arizona City Management Association's summer
program will be in Pinetop-Lakeside on July 28 through July 29.He stated some
of the discussion topics will be,"Ethical Decision Making",and "Effective
Media Management".
CALL TO THE PUBLIC
Mr.Harbert Jordan,1426 N.Wickiup,
Apache Junction stated he is currently serving as Chairman of Economic
Opportunities Action Team.He stated at their June 26 meeting the EOAT
delegated the task of appearing before the Council to request the City Council
to renew its efforts to develop a plan to establish a sewer system for Apache
Junction.He stated the lack of a sewer system seriously hampers the
development of the community and the EOAT urges the City Council to present a
plan to the public as soon as practical and the EOAT offers its assistance in
informing the public.
Councilwoman Perkins asked about the
EOAT's thoughts on also buying the water systems.
Mr.Jordan stated the EOAT,as a
group,has not voted on the water issue.He added that Apache Junction is the
largest city in Arizona without a sewer system at this time.
Councilwoman Perkins requested the
support of the EOAT in pursuing municipal water.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
APPLICATION OF PERSON TRANSFER OF
SERIES 6 LIQUOR LICENSE;APPLICANT
JOYCE LEE SPRAGUE FOR LONGHORN SALOON )
)Joyce Sprague,2704 W.Plata Ave.,
Mesa,made herself available to answer questions pertaining to her application.
Mayor Hill asked i f there was anyone
who wished to address the Council on this item.
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There being no one wishing to
address the item,Mayor Hill closed the hearing to the public.
Councilwoman Perkins MOVED THAT THE
APPLICATION FOR A PERSON TRANSFER OF A SERIES 6 LIQUOR LICENSE SUBMITTED BY
JOYCE LEE SPRAGUE FOR THE LONGHORN SALOON BE APPROVED.
Vice Mayor Bluntschly seconded the
motion.
VOTE:UNANIMOUS
The motion carried.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING NEEDS
1988 COMMUNITY BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM
(SECOND PUBLIC HEARING)
)Assistant Planner Julie Reid gave
the history and general background of the CDBG program.She stated the purpose
of this hearing is to obtain the views of the citizens of Apache Junction on
community development.She stated a list of eligible grant activities has been
provided for review and asked that the Council keep in mind that some of these
projects may not be possible for a number of reasons.She stated staff has
proposed a continuation of the City's housing rehabilitation program for the
community.The City can augment these funds with other federal funds the City
has recently qualified for and which do require an active housing program.She
requested direction from the Council to prepare a particular activity for the
application and Ms.Reid made herself available to answer questions.
Mayor Hill asked i f there was anyone
in the public who wished to address the item.
There being no one wishing to
address the Council,Mayor Hill closed the hearing to the public.
Councilman Burgess MOVED THAT
DIRECTION BE GIVEN TO THE CITY MANAGER TO PREPARE AND SUMIT AN APPLICATION FOR
THE 1988 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM FOR THE ACTIVITY OF HOUSING
REHABILITATION CONTINUATION OF THE PROGRAM ALREADY UNDERWAY.
Councilwoman Gardner seconded the
motion.
Councilman Damiano asked which
category this program would fall under.
Assistant Planner Julie Reid stated
this proposed program would give the City 100 percent low/moderate benefit.
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City Manager Bill Da Vee stated the
answer to Councilman Damiano's question is that the project can address several
of the criteria and basically the City's last year's project did that to some
extent.
VOTE:UNANIMOUS
The motion carried.
PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO.636,PZ-17-88,
APPLICATION BY RICHARD BUSHON TO REZONE
0.77 ACRES AT SOUTHEST CORNER OF CORTEZ
ROAD AND 13th AVENUE FROM GR (GENERAL
RURAL)TO CR.-1
(SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE ZONE)
)Assistant Planner Bob Dunn stated
Mr.Bushon has requested rezoning of his property on the southeast corner of
Cortez and 13th Avenue from GR,general rural to CR-1,single family residence.
Mr.Dunn stated the CR-1 zoning is appropriate in this case since i t is
consistent with the general plan designation for the area,the applicant does
not wish to place a mobile home on the property,and the usable area of the land
is limited due to the physical characteristics of the land due to the slopes and
the wash.He stated that staff had recommended final approval of the request
not be granted until corrective action is taken on the pending litter case,but
Mr.Bushon has cleaned up the property and the building department has closed
the case.Mr.Dunn advised the Council that three protest petitions have been
filed by surrounding properties and i t would therefore be necessary for a three-
quarters approval vote by City Council.He stated staff recommends that i f the
request is approved,the applicant dedicate roadways to the east,north,and
west as well cutt-offs on the northeast and northwest corners of the property.
He stated the Planning and Zoning Commission,after public hearing,voted to
approve the CR-1 zoning district with the stipulation of roadway dedication.
Councilman Burgess asked why the
protests were considered valid as they are beyond 150 feet from the property.
Mr.Dunn replied that anyone can
file a petition,but only those within 150 feet are included to require a three-
quarter vote.
Councilman Burgess pointed out that
two of the petitions are not within the 150 foot requirement.
Councilwoman Gardner asked i f 13th
Avenue would be cut through,i f that lot were split.
Director of Public Works Rich Broman
stated that current policy is that i f two or more lots develop away from the
corner,than the potential for opening up the street would be there,but at this
time there would not be a requirement to open the street.
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Mayor Hill asked i f the applicant or
spokesman is present to speak.
Mr.Richard Bushon,applicant,1335
S.Cortez,Apache Junction,made himself available for any questions from the
Council.
Councilman Damiano asked i f
Mr.Bushon promises to keep the property cleaned up.
Mr.Bushon replied that i t would
stay clean.
Councilwoman Perkins commented that
this neighborhood is all one acre homes,and would not like to see this change.
Mr.Bushon stated that they wished
to build a higher tax base and help beautify the City.
Mayor Hill asked i f there was anyone
who wished to speak in favor of or in opposition to this case.There being no
one wishing •to address the Council,Mayor Hill closed the hearing to the public.
Vice Mayor Bluntschly MOVED THAT
ORDINANCE NO.636 BE READ BY TITLE ONLY 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.636,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-17-88 FROM GR GENERAL RURAL TO CR-1 SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE
ZONE;REPEALING ANY CONFLICTING PROVISIONS;AND PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY.
Vice Mayor Bluntschly MOVED THAT
ORDINANCE NO.636,AS READ BY THE CITY CLERK,BE APPROVED AND ADOPTED.
motion.
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Councilman Burgess seconded the
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VOTE:In Favor:Councilman Damiano,Councilman Burgess,Vice Mayor Bluntschly
Mayor Hill
Opposed:Councilwoman Gardner,Councilwoman Perkins
The motion failed due to the three-quarter vote requirement for approval.
PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO.637,AMENDING
CITY CODE CHAPTER 13 PUBLIC WORKS,
SECTION 13-2-3,PERTAINING TO REQUIRED
OFFSITE IMPROVEMENTS FOR INDIVIDUAL
SINGLE FAMILY CONSTRUCTION )
)City Attorney David Alexander
explained that this ordinance had not been reviewed by the Planning Department
or the Department of Public Works when i t was prepared,and that things were
pointed out since than that need to be addressed by the Council.He suggested
postponing until August to allow for further discussion prior to action being
taken.He further explained that this ordinance eliminates the requirement for
offsite improvements for single family homes,and certain dedication of rights-
of -way.
Vice Mayor Bluntschly MOVED THAT
ORDINANCE NO.637 BE POSTPONED UNTIL THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF
AUGUST 2,1988.
Councilwoman Gardner seconded the
motion.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO.638,AMENDING
CITY CODE,CHAPTER 9 HEALTH AND
SANITATION,SECTIONS 9-2-11 AND 9-2-12,
PERTAINING TO LITTER RECEPTACLES AT
CONSTRUCTION SITES (With Emergency Clause))
)City Clerk Kathleen Connelly stated
that the present ordinance only requires trash containers at single family
construction sites,and that i t appears that commercial construction sites have
been exempted,and that this proposed ordinance amends two sections of the City
Code,9-2-11,requiring trash containers at all building sites,and that the
building official shall have the ability to either stop construction or require
a trash receptacle should there not be any,and 9-2-12,which is basically the
same,and that the ordinance is written with the emergency clause.
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City Manager Bill R.Da Vee stated
that this amendment emphasizes that all construction would be affected,and not
just some.
Mayor Hill asked i f there was anyone
who wished to speak in favor of or in opposition to the ordinance.There being
no one wishing to address the Council,Mayor Hill closed the hearing to the
public.
Councilman Damiano MOVED THAT
ORDINANCE NO.638,BE READ BY TITLE ONLY WITH THE EMERGENCY CLAUSE,AND THE
READING OF THE ENTIRE ORDINANCE BE WAIVED.
Councilwoman Perkins seconded the
motion.
Councilman Damiano commented that
the enforcement of this ordinance will eliminate a lot of trash that is blown
around the city.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
City Clerk Kathleen Connelly read as
follows:
ORDINANCE NO.638,AN ORDINANCE OF
THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA,AMENDING THE
APACHE JUNCTION CITY CODE,CHAPTER 9 HEALTH AND SANITATION,SECTION 9-2-11
CONSTRUCTION SITES AND SECTION 9-2-12 INSPECTION APPROVAL;REPEALING ANY
CONFLICTING PROVISIONS;PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY;AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
Councilman Damiano MOVED THAT
ORDINANCE NO.638,AS READ BY THE CITY CLERK,BE APPROVED AND ADOPTED.
motion.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
OLD BUSINESS
CONSIDERATION AND ACTION ON KITCHEN
EXPANSION/REMODEL AT COMMUNITY -SENIOR
CENTER (POSTPONED ITEM)
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Vice Mayor Bluntschly seconded the
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)City Manager Bill R.Da Vee stated
that at Council direction,the City Attorney and he had met with the Catholic
Social Services and the Pinal-Gila Council for Senior Citizens to discuss the
project they proposed to expand the kitchen facilities at the Community Center,
and that they were advised that the purpose is to make possible service of more
meals per day at a lower unit cost,but that the scope of project has raised
several concerns.Mr.Da Vee outlined the concerns as follows:who would be
the owner of the new equipment after installation,who would pay for the
building expansion,and finally,whether there would be grant restrictions
placed on the city by CDBG construction grant received to build the Center,and
further stated that the Area Agency for the Aging provides the grant and owns
the equipment,but is willing,should the city wish to utilize the building for
other purposes,to allow purchase less depreciated cost.Mr.Da Vee stated that
Catholic Social Services expects to be responsible solely for the cost of the
building expansion,that approval will be necessary from the Department of
Commerce for the expansion,and felt that Council concerns may be mitigated
should they desire to grant permission for the project.
Ms Holly Nelson -Becker,representing
the East Valley Catholic Social Services,610 E.Southern,Mesa,stated that
they did meet with the City Manager,City Attorney and Pinal-Gila Council for
Senior Citizens,and that most of the concerns were hopefully worked out,that
the Catholic Social Services would be responsible for the funding and the
raising of funds,with $4,000 presently raised,and are confident that the cost
savings versus catering meals will make this project worthwhile,and asked i f
there were any questions from the Council.
Councilwoman Perkins voiced concern
regarding the design of the building expansion.
Ms Holly Nelson -Becker explained
that the delivery area will be eliminated but not the trash receptacle area,and
that the suggestion from the architects is to expand the delivery area by
closing in the half wall that presently exists.
Councilman Burgess asked i f the rest
of the money isn't raised will the project be done.
Ms Nelson -Becker replied that they
have committed to the project and that $20,000 has been received from the Area
Agency,for the equipment,but that money is being raised for the expansion
itself.
Councilwoman Gardner asked i f the
problems had been worked out.
City Attorney David Alexander stated
that the proposal was that the senior citizens own the equipment,giving the
city the option to buy,and the Council should decide whether or not they want
that option and based on drawings provided,i f the expansion is acceptable with
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the Catholic Social Services paying for it,and that lastly authorization has to
be obtained for the project,and i f the Council is happy with this authorization
to the City Manager and himself is necessary to proceed with negotiations.
Councilwoman Gardner MOVED THAT THE
CITY MANAGER BE GIVEN THE FOLLOWING DIRECTION ON THE KITCHEN EXPANSION AND
REMODELING OF THE SENIOR/COMMUNITY CENTER:TO CONTINUE NEGOTIATIONS AND PUT
EVERYTHING DOWN IN BLACK AND WHITE.
Councilwoman Perkins seconded the
motion.
Councilwoman Gardner stated that
there is no problem with the option to buy the equipment at a pro -rated amount
in the future,should the Senior Center no longer exist.
City Manager Bill R.Da Vee
commented that the City only may decide the use of the building,and i t is not
an option of the Area Agency to terminate the use,and should the City decide to
not serve meals,the decision to buy the equipment would be made at that time.
Vice Mayor Bluntschly stated that
this proposal could benefit many more citizens of the community,but he cannot
accept the Catholic Social Services retaining ownership of the equipment,and i f
they can raise the money for the expansion they should be able to pay for the
cost of equipment,but once installed i t should belong to the City.
Assistant Planner Julie Reid
explained that should the City choose not to buy the equipment,and allow the
grant to be renewed,i f we were than audited,the building should be put back
into a similar condition as i t was originally.
Councilman Burgess stated that i f
the organization is willing to put $16,000 or $18,000 into the building,they
should have some guarantee on how long they may use it,and i f a guarantee is
given for one or two years,the equipment should belong to the city.
Councilwoman Perkins stated that i t
is not Catholic Social Services that wants ownership of the equipment,but the
County.
Councilwoman Gardner commented that
this is only giving direction,and will have to come back to the Council for a
hearing.
Councilman Burgess asked that the
City Manager bring back options including that the City retain ownership of the
equipment.
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City Attorney Alexander replied that
i f the Council tells staff that that's how i t is going to be,than the Agency
will be informed.
Councilwoman Gardner and
Councilwoman Perkins withdrew the motion and second.
Vice Mayor Bluntschly MOVED THAT THE
CITY MANAGER BE GIVEN THE FOLLOWING DIRECTION ON THE KITCHEN EXPANSION AND
REMODELING OF THE SENIOR/COMMUNITY CENTER:THAT THE OWNERSHIP OF THE EQUIPMENT
BE IN THE NAME OF THE CITY,AND IN SAKE OF THE SENIOR/COMMUNITY CENTER NOT BEING
HERE,THE BUILDING BE PUT BACK INTO IT'S ORIGINAL,OR NEAR IT'S ORIGINAL STATE,
AND IF THE CITY OWNING THE EQUIPMENT IS NOT BROUGHT BACK,THE SUBJECT NOT BE
BROUGHT BACK FOR FURTHER COUNCIL CONSIDERATION.
Mayor Hill seconded the motion.
City Attorney David Alexander
suggested that the City Manager should report back to the Council,even i f the
Catholic Social Services does not wish to comply with the request,for the sake
of negotiating the lease.
Vice Mayor Bluntschly asked i f the
information could not be given in the City Manager's Report,and i f the
ownership can be guaranteed,i t may come back to the Council for action.
Councilwoman Gardner asked that the
representative from Catholic Social Services address the Council with answers
rather than having to come back later.
Ms Nelson -Becker stated that the
Area Agency for the Aging is going to say that i t is not possible for the City
to have ownership of the equipment,because the money given for the project is
State funding with the condition that the equipment remain the property of the
Agency.
VOTE:In Favor:Vice Mayor Bluntschly
Opposed:Councilwoman Gardner,Councilman Burgess,Councilwoman
Perkins,
Councilman Damiano,Mayor Hill
The motion failed.
Councilman Burgess MOVED THAT THE
CITY MANAGER BE GIVEN THE FOLLOWING DIRECTION ON THE KITCHEN EXPANSION AND
REMODELING OF THE SENIOR/COMMUNITY CENTER:THAT HE WILL LOOK INTO ALL OPTIONS
AND PRESENT THEM TO THE COUNCIL AT THE NEXT REGULAR MEETING OF AUGUST 2,1988.
motion.
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Councilwoman Perkins seconded the
Councilman Burgess stated that the
program is good and should continue,but i f both parties are going to be
stuborn,the senior citizens are the ones that will suffer,and the Agency is
the one who will cut the program back.
City Attorney David Alexander
explained that the puchase option is for a pro -rated amount,but the Agency has
to retain ownership because of the funding.
Mayor Hill stated that should the
building not be used for the Community/Senior Center,the city probably won't
want the equipment anyway.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
Mayor Hill recessed the meeting.
Mayor Hill reconvened the meeting.
NEW BUSINESS
PROPOSED RESOLUTION NO.88-20,AUTHORIZING
INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT WITH OFFICE
OF MANUFACTURED HOUSING,DEPARTMENT OF
BUILDING AND FIRE SAFETY FOR ENFORCEMENT
OF INSTALLATION STANDARDS OF MOBILE/
MANUFACTURED HOMES;AUTHORIZING
COLLECTION OF FEES
)City Manager Bill R.Da Vee
explained that the city has been requested by the Office of Manufactured Housing
to adopt an intergovernmental agreement which is almost identical to the
previous agreement,so imposes no changes,but that the city should consider
increasing permit fees as the State allows a fee of $90.00,and stated that the
city is currently charging a fee of $50.00.
Councilwoman Gardner MOVED THAT
RESOLUTION NO.88-20,A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA,AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER
INTO AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF ARIZONA AND THE OFFICE OF
MANUFACTURED HOUSING,AND AUTHORIZING THE COLLECTION OF FEES,BE APPROVED AND
ADOPTED.
motion.
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Councilwoman Perkins seconded the
VOTE:In Favor:Councilman Damiano,Councilwoman Gardner,Councilwoman Perkins
Vice Mayor Bluntschly,Mayor Hill
Opposed:Councilman Burgess
The motion carried.
CONSIDERATION AND ACTION ON INTER-
GOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT WITH PINAL
COUNTY FOR HEALTH SERVICES
)City Attorney David Alexander stated
that the Pinal County will be requested to provide the City with an
Intergovernmental Agreement with the addition of subparagraph 1 and 2 of the
letter to Mr.Charles Teergarden of Pinal County Health Department,from the
City Clerk.
Councilwoman Perkins MOVED THAT
DIRECTION BE GIVEN THE CITY ATTORNEY AND CITY MANAGER TO FINALIZE AN
INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT WITH PINAL COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT FOR
HEALTH -RELATED SERVICES.
Vice Mayor Bluntschly seconded the
motion.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
CONSIDERATION AND ACTION ON LEASE
AGREEMENT FOR HEAD START PROGRAM FACILITY )
)City Attorney Alexander explained
that the City of Apache Junction has,over a period of months,generated a sort
of a commitment to provide certain services to our citizens and the meaning of
our abilities under Section 9-2-41 and 9-2-46 of the Arizona Revised Statutes is
being stretched to mean that the city could provide services such as Head Start,
but that the City should not be in the business of leasing City property to
anybody.This agreement was made from information given by various sources,and
he offered to answer questions about anything the Council may not understand and
to explain some of the problems that exist.Mr.Alexander stated that Paragraph
2 is the term requested by the agency;the maintenance fee and improvements were
provided by the Public Works Department and the agency;Paragraph 5 on Page 2
began with the agency contributing $5,000 and ended up at $24,900 or an option
of $10,000,with the city agreeing to perform improvements.There is not lease
language,as he hoped the Council would not think this is a lease.There is no
comment as neither party has suggested including hold harmless agreements,or
insurance,Termination,should be on the parts of both parties within "X"amount
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of days.Mr.Alexander suggested that Terms,the City's amount,need to be
established,Paragraph 5 should be changed to committ the City to installing a
septice tank,and i f the Council wishes,Paragraph 9 Page 3 should be changed,
as well as insurance being defined.
Ms Sherry Ulmer,879 N.Arizona
Blvd.,Coolidge,representing Head Start,stated that they are prepared to pay
the $24,900,that the Regional Office is aware of the problem,and that services
have not been available to the children of Apache Junction for a whole year so
they would like to be operational by September 1st,but would like a term of
longer than a year.
City Attorney David Alexander asked
i f Head Start has any type of insurance.
Ms Ulmer stated that a $1,000,000
insurance policy covers any lease by Head Start.
Councilman Burgess asked what the
minimum lease time would be acceptable by Head Start.
Ms Ulmer stated that Head Start
would like to stay in Apache Junction because of the need.
Councilman Burgess explained that
the City may wish to build a building in that location in the future,so a
maximum of seven years would be acceptable,and that a two year lease with a
years notice would be best.
Mayor Hill stated that the City is
glad to have Head Start on the complex,but that i f the building had to be
moved,i t could possibly be moved to a different location on City property.
Ms Ulmer asked i f this would be in
the lease.
Councilman Burgess stated that the
City cannot guarantee that.
Councilman Damiano asked i f i t is
the Handicapped Center that is going in by the Chamber of Commerce building.
Councilwoman Gardner confirmed this.
Councilman Damiano suggested a three
year lease.
Ms Ulmer stated that a three year
lease would make the Federal Government a lot happier,after putting that money
into the project.
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City Attorney David Alexander read a
suggested motion:that the agreement be approved with the following amendments:
Page 1 Paragraph 1,670'be changed to 740';Page 2 Paragraph 2,that the term
of the agreement would be for an initial period of three years commencing
September 1,1988 and ending August 31,1991,and that the agreement may be
extended at the option of the City for additional periods of time;Paragraph 5,
$10,000 be stricken and $24,900 be inserted;Paragraph 5 (B),that the City
shall provide the agency with an onsite septic service rather than what is in
the paragraph presently;that there be a termination provision in Paragraph 9,
the agreement may be terminated by either party prior to the expiration date in
Paragraph 2 with 90 days written notice;Page 5 Paragraph 18,$10,000 be
stricken and that consideration $24,900 be inserted in that provision;and that
a Paragraph 21 be added that Head Start provide to the City of Apache Junction
proof of insurance for liability coverage in the amount not less than
$1,000,000,and that Head Start Program hold the City of Apache Junction
harmless from all liability for accidents occuring on the subject site.
Ms Ulmer asked what Paragraph 14 (B)
on Page 4 means.
City Attorney David Alexander
explained that this means that Head Start and the City are not going to use
Federal or State funds to attempt to get people to go out and pass ordinances.
Ms Ulmer stated that Head Start is
in constant contact with Congressmen and Senators,lobbying for child care
programs as advocates of not only children,but low-income people.
Mr.Alexander stated that the City
is not going to do that,but possibly Paragraph 14 could be stricken.
Ms Ulmer suggested revising the
paragraph.
Director of Public Works Rich Broman
stated that the $24,900 is a preliminary number,and could be more,and
suggested that there be a provision that i f the cost are less funds be
reimbursed,and i f i t is more than there be an adjustment made,but that the
actual cost will not be available for some months.
Councilman Burgess MOVED THAT THE
AGREEMENT FOR THE HEAD START PROGRAM FACILITY BE APPROVED AND ADOPTED WITH THE
FOLLOWING AMENDMENTS:THOSE AS STATED BY THE CITY ATTORNEY,AND MR.BROMAN.
Councilman Damiano seconded the
motion.
Councilwoman Gardner stated that the
three year term is going to be a problem for the next Council.
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Councilman Burgess stated that i t
doesn't matter how many years i t is,i t will still require a decision of the
future Council.
VOTE:In Favor:Councilwoman Gardner,Councilman Burgess,Councilman Damiano,
Vice Mayor Bluntschly,Mayor Hill
Opposed:Councilwoman Perkins
The motion carried.
COUNCIL DIRECTION TO STAFF ON PROPOSED LEGISLATION OR ACTION:
A.ACCRUED COSTS AND EXPENSES RELATED TO PUBLIC WORKS -ANIMAL CONTROL FACILITY
B.DESIGNATION OF CITY PHYSICIAN
C.AMENDMENTS TO CITY CODE CHAPTER 6 ANIMALS
D.LICENSE REQUIREMENTS AND FEES FOR SWAP MEET VENDORS
Councilwoman Gardner MOVED THAT
DIRECTION BE GIVEN TO THE CITY MANAGER AND APPROPRIATE STAFF TO PREPARE A
COMPLETE COST ANALYSIS OF THE PUBLIC WORKS/ANIMAL CONTROL FACILITY TO INCLUDE
ALL COSTS EITHER DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY RELATED TO THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE
FACILITY;
I MOVE THAT DIRECTION BE GIVEN TO
THE CITY ATTORNEY TO RESEARCH THE SERVICES REQUESTED AND REQUIRED TO BE PROVIDED
BY THE CITY PHYSICIAN;AND TO CONTACT QUALIFIED MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS LOCATED
WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS FOR INTEREST AND COSTS IN PROVIDING THESE SERVICES;
I MOVE THAT DIRECTION BE GIVEN TO
THE CITY MANAGER AND CITY CLERK TO FURTHER RESEARCH THE PRESENT CITY ANIMAL
CONTROL REGULATIONS AND POLICIES FOR POSSIBLE AMENDMENT BY THE COUNCIL;
I MOVE THAT DIRECTION BE GIVEN TO
THE CITY MANAGER AND CITY CLERK TO REVIEW CURRENT LICENSE REQUIREMENTS AND FEES
FOR SWAP MEET VENDORS AND PRESENT AMENDMENTS AT THE JULY 19TH MEETING.
Councilwoman Perkins seconded the
motion.
Councilman Damiano asked why "A"
requires a vote,as anyone can request cost analysis from Mr.Lewis at any time,
and asked i f the City Physician has to practice within the City limits.
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City Clerk Kathleen Connelly stated
that old Council minutes gave the reason for appointing that particular
individual was that he was the only practicing physician within the City.
Councilman Damiano asked i f the
present City Physician has served good.
Ms Connelly replied that the fees
have not been checked as to whether or not they are reasonable.
tendered his resignation.
Councilman Burgess stated that he
Councilman Damiano asked i f he quit.
Ms Connelly replied that Dr.Seeman
resigned from the Industrial Development Authority,not as City Physician.
Councilman Damiano stated that there
is nothing on the books that requires the City Physician to practice in Apache
Junction.
Ms Connelly pointed out again that
this was the reason given for Dr.Seeman's appointment.
Councilman Burgess stated that this
direction to staff doesn't mean there will be a change in City Physician.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
SELECTION OF MEETING DATES,TIMES,LOCATION AND PURPOSES:
A.REQUIRED PUBLIC HEARING FOR TENTATIVE BUDGET ADOPTION
B.WORK SESSION,EXECUTIVE SESSION,JULY 18,1988
WORK SESSION,EXECUTIVE SESSION,JULY 19,1988
City Clerk Kathleen Connelly stated
that at the last budget work session the possibility was discussed of using July
7th as a date for tentative adoption,but Mr.Da Vee,Mr.Lewis,and
Mr.Alexander will not be present on that date.The next available date would
be July 14th or 18th,and that the adoption has to be done in a Special Meeting.
Councilman Burgess MOVED THAT THE
REQUIRED PUBLIC HEARING FOR TENTATIVE BUDGET ADOPTION FOR FISCAL YEAR 1988-89 BE
HELD ON JULY 18,1988,AT 6:00 P.M.,IN THE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS.
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I MOVE THAT A WORK SESSION BE HELD
AT 7:00 P.M.,ON JULY 18,1988,IN THE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS;
AND THAT AN EXECUTIVE SESSION AND A WORK SESSION BE HELD AT 6:00 P.M.,ON
JULY 19,1988,IN THE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS.
Councilwoman Gardner seconded the
motion.
VOTE:In Favor:Councilman Damiano,Councilwoman Gardner,Councilman Burgess,
Vice Mayor Bluntschly,Mayor Hill
Opposed:Councilwoman Perkins
INFORMATION AND REPORTS
(COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS)
Councilwoman Perkins reported that the Senior Center served ice cream at the
July Fourth celebration and raised funds,and complimented the Parks and
Recreation Commission on the outcome of the celebration.
City Manager Bill R.Da Vee also complimented the parks and streets staff.
ADJOURNMENT
)There being no further business to
discuss,Mayor Hill adjourned the meeting at 9:18 p.m.
*Consent Agenda Items are as follows:
*I.Acceptance of Regular Meeting Agenda
*2.Acceptance of Minutes of June 7,1988 Regular Meeting
*3.Appointment to Economic Opportunities Action Team
ACCEPTED THIS 6TH DAY OF SEPTEMBER ,1988,BY THE MAYOR AND CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA.
SIGNED AND ATTESTED TO THIS 11TEL DAY OF SEPTEMBER
NORMAN S.HILL
Mayor
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,1988.
ATTEST:
KATHLEEN CONNELLY
City Clerk
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