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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1988-12-06 City Council Regular MinutesCITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING DECEMBER 6,1988 The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Apache Junction, Arizona,was held on December 6,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 7:03 p.m. INVOCATION Councilwoman Gardner gave the Invocation. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Councilwoman Perkins led the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL Councilmen Present:Councilman Burgess Councilwoman Perkins Councilman Connolly Councilman Damiano Councilwoman Gardner Vice Mayor Bluntschly Councilman Absent:Mayor Hill (ill) Staff Present: Others Present: City Manager Bill Da Vee City Clerk Kathleen Connelly City Attorney David Alexander Assistant to the City Manager George Hoffman Deputy City Clerk Lori Zmayefski Lieutenant Reed Cox Associate Planner/Deputy Director Jim Nakagawa Director of Public Works Rich Broman Director of Community Services Jeff Bell Economic Development Specialist John Schoeph Mr.Charles Harrison 1265 N.Warner Apache Junction,Arizona REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL DECEMBER 6,1988 PAGE 1 Mrs.Marie Britt 295 N.Wickiup Rd. Apache Junction,Arizona Mrs.Eleanor Garber ACCEPTANCE OF CONSENT AGENDA )Councilwoman Gardner MOVED THAT CONSENT AGENDA ITEM NOS.1 -6 BE ACCEPTED AS PRESENTED. AND THAT THE APPOINTMENT OF THE ASSISTANT TO THE CITY MANAGER AS ACTING PLANNING DIRECTOR BE RATIFIED; AND THAT THE BID FOR CONSULTING SERVICES FOR EMPLOYEE WAGE AND JOB ANALYSIS BE AWARDED TO RALPH ANDERSON AND ASSOCIATES IN THE AMOUNT $25,000.00; AND THAT THE BIDS SUBMITTED ON NOVEMBER 7,1988,FOR POLICE DEPARTMENT "SPECIAL CARS"BE REJECTED; AND THAT AUTHORIZATION BE GIVEN TO WAIVE THE CITY BID REQUIREMENTS FOR THE PURCHASE OF TWO CROWN VICTORIAS AND ONE MUSTANG BY STATE CONTRACT,FOR THE POLICE DEPARTMENT. Councilman Burgess seconded the motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. Introduction of Distinguished Visitors and Guests Vice Mayor Bluntschly thanked everyone present for attending the meeting. AWARDS,PRESENTATIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS None. CALL TO THE PUBLIC Mr.Charles Harrison,1265 N.Warner,Apache Junction,addressed the Council requesting the question of repealing the City be placed on a ballot by a motion of the City Council,to allow the people to decide whether or not the City should remain incorporated. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL DECEMBER 6,1988 PAGE 2 CITY MANAGER'S REPORT City Manager Bill Da Vee reported that the Pinal County Board of Supervisor's will postpone their decision on the County Park transfer until the newly elected member,Roy Hudson,is seated.Mr.Da Vee stated that the Public Works Director,following the request by the Sierra Entrada Homeowner's Association representative,attended a meeting by the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality Officials and representative of the Corporation Commission about a possible grant to acquire the defective plant at Sierra Entrada.Mr.Da Vee further stated that the opportunity to receive this type of grant appears to be extremely unlikely,however,i t may be possible to receive funds for a planning and construction of a sewer plant through the EPA source i f an application can be forwarded this month,and has asked the Director of Public Works to respond,and i t may be possible to advance Apache Junction from 13th on the status list,to 3rd.Mr.Da Vee also reported that the Director of the Superstition Mountain Mental Health,Gary Selvy,advised him that notice has been received of our joint application to provide services to the homeless has been approved,and stated that Architect Steve McKlung has completed drawings of the proposed City Hall Buildings remodeling,which are currently being circulated for staff comment,and reproduced drawings will be presented to the Council for consideration. PUBLIC HEARINGS PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO.660, ANNEXATION NO.1-88 )Assistant to the City Manager/Acting Director of Planning George Hoffman explained that should the Council adopt this Ordinance for annexation,there will be a 30 day waiting period prior to becoming effective. Vice Mayor Bluntschly asked i f there is anyone who wishes to speak in favor of or in opposition to the annexation. There being no one wishing to address the Council,Vice Mayor Bluntschly closed the hearing to the public. Councilman Connolly MOVED THAT ORDINANCE NO.660,BE READ BY TITLE ONLY AND THE READING OF THE ENTIRE ORDINANCE BE WAIVED. Councilman Damiano seconded the motion. VOTE:Unanimous REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL DECEMBER 6,1988 PAGE 3 The motion carried. City Clerk Kathleen Connelly read as follows: ORDINANCE NO.660,AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA,EXTENDING AND INCREASING THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,STATE OF ARIZONA,PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF TITLE 9, CHAPTER 5,ARTICLE 7,ARIZONA REVISED STATUTES AND AMENDMENTS THERETO,BY ANNEXING THERETO CERTAIN TERRITORY CONTIGUOUS TO THE EXISTING CITY LIMITS OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION. Councilman Connolly MOVED THAT ORDINANCE NO.660,AS READ BY THE CITY CLERK,BE APPROVED AND ADOPTED. Councilman Connolly respectfully requested that the Apache Junction Independent publish a map of the area to be annexed on the front page. Councilman Damiano seconded the motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. OLD BUSINESS None. NEW BUSINESS A.DIRECTION ON NO SMOKING POLICIES FOR STORES Councilwoman Gardner requested that this item be postponed until a survey is completed,to provide input from the public prior to taking action. B.DIRECTION ON POLICY ON CITIZEN COMPLAINTS Councilman Damiano stated that the City Manager's suggestion for a policy was a good one,and asked that this suggestion be implemented. C.DIRECTION TO STAFF ON PINAL COUNTY ALLIANCE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL DECEMBER 6,1988 PAGE 4 D.DIRECTION ON BILLBOARDS ALONG THE SUPERSTITION FREEWAY E.DIRECTION ON SIGNS FOR HOME BUSINESSES Councilwoman Perkins commented that the Zoning Ordinance regulations are understandable for subdivisions,but what about 14 acre parcels? Vice Mayor Bluntschly stated that one individual cannot be treated differently than another,and regulations should apply equally to all residential areas. Councilman Burgess stated that subdivision have CC&R's that would regulate this type of issue,and doesn't have to be regulated in rural areas. Councilwoman Gardner asked i f a person used a mailbox type sign,couldn't that be permissible? City Manager Bill Da Vee replied that there could be a postal regulation that would not permit that. Mrs.Marie Britt,295 N.Wickiup Rd.,Apache Junction,addressed the Council in favor of signs for "home businesses",and pointed out that she has a business license to conduct business from her home in Apache Junction,and would like a sign similar to a real estate size sign. Mrs.Eleanor Garber stated that either an area is zoned for residential or business or industrial,and signs should not be allowed in a residential area. F.DIRECTION ON SENIOR GROUP HOMES Councilwoman Perkins asked that Economic Development Specialist John Schoeph look into this matter,as to whether or not there would be a market for senior group homes. Councilwoman Gardner MOVED THAT DIRECTION BE GIVEN TO THE CITY MANAGER AND CITY ATTORNEY TO CONTINUE THE ITEM ON THE NO SMOKING POLICIES IN STORES UNTIL THE SURVEY IS COMPLETED; AND THAT DIRECTION BE GIVEN THE CITY MANAGER TO DRAFT A POLICY ON CITIZEN COMPLAINTS TO BE IMPLEMENTED IN THE FOLLOWING MANNER: THAT WHICH WAS OUTLINED IN THE MEMORANDUM FROM THE CITY MANAGER DATED NOVEMBER 22,1988. AND I MOVE THAT THE CITY MANAGER BE GIVEN DIRECTION TO FORMALIZE CITY PARTICIPATION IN THE PINAL COUNTY ALLIANCE AND THAT PAYMENT BE MADE FOR THE MEMBERSHIP FEE,FOR A LIMITED MEMBERSHIP; REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL DECEMBER 6,1988 PAGE 5 AND THAT DIRECTION BE GIVEN THE CITY MANAGER TO PREPARE AN ORDINANCE PROHIBITING THE PLACEMENT OF BILLBOARDS ALONG THE FREEWAY ROUTE THROUGH THE CITY; AND THAT DIRECTION BE GIVEN TO SEND THE ZONING/SIGN CODE BACK TO THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION FOR POSSIBLE STUDY AND RECOMMENDATIONS ON SIGNS FOR HOME OCCUPATIONS; AND THAT DIRECTION BE GIVEN THE CITY MANAGER AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST TO INDICATE THE CITY'S DESIRE TO TAKE AN ACTIVE ROLE IN PROVIDING SENIOR GROUP HOMES BY CONTACTING DEVELOPERS OF SUCH PROJECTS TO LOCATE SUCH DEVELOPMENTS IN THE CITY. Councilman Connolly asked what the advantage is in sending the Sign Code back to the Planning and Zoning Commission. Councilman Burgess replied that before any amendments can be made there is a Planning and Zoning Commission hearing required prior to Council action. Councilman Damiano seconded the motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. SELECTION OF MEETING DATES,TIMES,LOCATIONS AND PURPOSES: EXECUTIVE SESSION,WORK SESSION DECEMBER 19,1988 EXECUTIVE SESSION,WORK SESSION DECEMBER 20,1988 ) )Councilman Damiano MOVED THAT AN EXECUTIVE SESSION BE HELD AT 6:00 P.M.,AND A WORK SESSION AT 7:00 P.M.,ON DECEMBER 19,1988,IN THE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS; AND THAT AN EXECUTIVE SESSION AND WORK SESSION BE HELD AT 6:00 P.M.,ON DECEMBER 20,1988,IN THE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS. Councilwoman Perkins seconded the motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. INFORMATION AND REPORTS (COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS) REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL DECEMBER 6,1988 PAGE 6 Councilwoman Perkins reported that the Beautification Committee will be meeting Thursday at 4:00 p.m.,at the Planning Department,to discuss completing the Gazebo Park. Vice Mayor Bluntschly announced that the Business License Clerk,Elaine James will be holding a tax meeting. City Clerk Kathleen Connelly explained that this is a Tax Seminar to be conducted by the Department of Revenue and by the City,at 6:00 -9:00 p.m.,on Decmeber 8,1988. Councilman Damiano reported on attending the Military Affairs Committee meeting on December 2nd.Councilman Damiano also wished Vice Mayor Bluntschly a "Happy Birthday". ADJOURNMENT )There being no further business, Vice Mayor Bluntschly adjourned the meeting at 7:37 p.m. *Consent Agenda Items are as follow: *1.Acceptance of Regular Meeting Agenda *2.Acceptance of Minutes from the Regular Meeting of November 1,1988 *3.Acceptance of Minutes from the Regular Meeting of November 15,1988 *4.Ratification of Appointment of Assistant to the City Manager as Acting Planning Director *5.Award of Bid for Consulting Services for Employee Wage and Job Analysis (Salary Study) *6.A.Award of Bids for Police Vehicles B.Authorization to Purchase Three Police Vehicles by State Contract ACCEPTED THIS 90TH DAY OF DECEMBER ,1988,BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA. SIGNED AND ATTESTED TO THIS 30TH my OF DECEMBER,1988. ATTEST: /NOFFNIN St4-141C Mayor REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL DECEMBER 6,1988 PAGE 7 KATHLEEN CONNELLY City Clerk REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL DECEMBER 6,1988 PAGE 8