HomeMy WebLinkAbout1980-09-17 City Council Regular MinutesCITY COUNCIL MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
September 17,1980
The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Apache Junction
was held on September 17,1980 at the Apache Junction Council Chambers,pursuant
to the notice required by law.
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Virginia Seeman called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.in the
City Council Chambers.
INVOCATION
Councilman Eidson gave the invocation.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilman Damiano led in the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL
Councilmembers Present:Councilman Norman Hill,Councilman Jimmy Eidson
Councilman Thomas Damiano,Councilman Jerry
Burgess,Vice Mayor John Granillo,and
Mayor Virginia Seeman
Councilmembers Absent:Councilman Marie Shanks
Staff Present:
Others Present:
Rich Oesterle,City Clerk
Marlis J.Davis,Director,Administrative Services
Lt.Ed Seder,Department of Public Safety
Richard Broman,Director of Public Works
Joe Gero,Director of Planning
Michael Curtis,City Attorney
Susan Goodwin,Assistant City Attorney
Michael Whiting,Central Arizona Health Systems
Agency
Barbara Peck,Chairman,Apache Junction Special
Study Committee
William Early,President,Western States
Consulting Group
Harvey Morrison,1834 W.Roundup,Apache Junction
ACCEPTANCE OF THE AGENDA
)Vice Mayor Granillo MOVED THAT
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA,
THAT THE AGENDA BE,AND HEREBY IS,APPROVED AS PRESENTED.
Councilman Damiano seconded
the motion.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
ACCEPTANCE OF THE MINUTES OF
REGULAR MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 17,1980
)Councilman Damiano MOVED THAT
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA
THAT THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 3,1980,BE AND HEREBY ARE,
ACCEPTED AS PRESENTED.
Councilman Eidson seconded the
motion.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
AWARDS,PRESENTATIONS,AND COMMUNICATIONS
Mayor Seeman presented a Certificate
of Appreciation to Mrs.Castro for her dedicated participation and leadership On
the Citizens for Incorporation Committee.
Mayor Seeman stated she had received
from the Office of the Governor a letter thanking her for receipt of a copy of the
program budget.She added she had written letters to the Department of Transportation
and Mountain Bell requesting more services for the citizens and she had received
responses from the Arizona Department of Transportation stating they were running
a feasibility study,and that they had increased hours for obtaining drivers
licenses.
Mayor Seeman added she has received a telephone call from Mountain Bell stating
they will be placing a business office in Apache Junction.The Mayor further
stated she has communicated with the School Board requesting a student observe
City Council meetings and was informed her request would be put before the School
Board on October 2,1980.
Mayor Seeman stated KSTM airs
"City Hall Spot -light"at 7:00 a.m.and 8:30 p.m.on Sundays and the scheduled
guests this coming Sunday will be Chief McDaniel and Lt.Seder who will speak
on the various ways -the City's residents can use their police department.She
stated this is being done as a service to the community.
CALL TO THE PUBLIC
Mayor Seeman recognized Michael
Whiting and Barbara Peck of the Central Arizona Health Systems Agency --Apache
Junction Area Study which was done a few months ago.She stated the study will
be available in the Mayor's office for review.
Michael Whiting,Central Arizona
Health Systems Agency stated a special study committee on Apache Junction was
organized to respond to some of the needs of the area,to analyze the health needs
and demographics of the area,and to analyze the strengths and weaknesses as they
relate to health care and medical care facilities and services.He stated
additionally they looked at alternative type options or approaches to solving
some of the problems that might have come up during the study.Mr.Whiting
stated the committee meetings determined,after assessing the information
presented,that low income Medical health transportation,long term care,
behavioral health and emergency services appear to be the needs which were most
frequently encountered in the review of the data presented.Subsequent meetings
determined the needs of Apache Junction were being met in the areas of
Behavorial Health and Emergency services.
Barbara Peck,Chairman,Apache
Junction Special Study Committee, stated the recommendations being brought before
the Council are made in hope the City will use and follow through with them.She
stated the recommendation is that the City Council appoint a task force on health
services to provide the continuity required to follow through and pursue appropriate
alternatives and solutions as recommended by the special study committee.
Mayor Seeman stated she served on
the committee which was comprised of a group of dedicated people and added the
input would be very valuable.
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SEPTEMBER 17,1980
PAGE TWO
Councilman Damiano stated he
attended the fourth public hearing held and he was disappointed that there were
very few people who did show up.He stated he would like to see many people
attend an important function of this type and become involved.
Mr.Whiting stated his
office would be ready and available to assist the City Council and the task force
any time necessary.
Mayor Seeman stated that any
citizen interested in serving on the committee should give their name to City Hall
who would forward the names__to the Council for appointment.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
City Clerk Rich Oesterle
stated there were two items to report;the first being that the nomination packets
are available from the Clerk's office for the scheduled regular primary election
on March 24,1981.He stated any interested Apache Junction resident who is or will
be at least 18 years of age at the time of the election,a resident of the City
for one year,and a qualified elector at the time of election is eligible to run
for the City Council.For the second item,Mr.Oesterle called upon the Director
of Planning for a brief explanation of the aerial photograph that has been placed
on the wall in Council Chambers.
Director of Planning Joe Gero
explained that the aerial map photographed August 20,1980,gives a specific point
of reference whereby the City will be able to determine whether or not some
particular physical structure was existing on the land within the City of Apache
Junction on that specific date.He stated this would be most valuable to the
City in both protecting the rights of citizens to not have non -conforming uses
next to them,and also anyone who might have a pre-existing grandfather right
would have i t identified on this particular picture.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
None.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
None.
NEW BUSINESS
PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO.60,PZ-11-80
GLEN MC CLAIN REZONING (SECOND READING)
Mayor Seeman asked Mr.Gero
to address whether or not there are any other uses for this particular parcel of
property.
Mr.Gero stated he could
foresee a number of uses where highway frontage might be valuable on the site
such as the possibility of motels,hotels,office buildings,etc.
Mayor Seeman asked i f it would
be considered spot zoning.
Director of Planning Joe Gero
stated in this particular case the parcel,noting the various approximately 1000
feet between the intersection of the section line road,may or may not be considered
a spot zone.He stated his original thought was that it might be because looking
at the CB -2 coming down it might be considered an extension of i t;however,the
whole area is virtually undeveloped and there is no idea of what will be in the
particular location.
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Mayor Seeman asked Mr.McClain
what proposed usage he had planned for the property:
Mr.McClain stated it would
probably be some small office buildings.
Mayor Seeman stated CB -2
covers a variety of things;she asked i f the Council had any questions.
Councilman Damiano asked i f
small office buildings need a CB -2 zoning.
Director of Planning Joe Gero
stated that Article 15,Section 1501,page 34 indicates that small offices are
for business,professional,or semi-professional uses,and are permitted in CB -1.
Councilman Burgess MOVED THAT
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA
THAT THE READING OF ORDINANCE NO.60,BE READ BY TITLE ONLY AND THAT THE READING OF
THE ENTIRE ORDINANCE BE WAIVED.
Councilman Hill seconded the
motion.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
Mayor Seeman called upon the
City Clerk to read the title of Ordinance No.60,for the second reading.
City Clerk Rich Oesterle
read as follows:
ORDINANCE NO.60,AN ORDINANCE
OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA,AMENDING
THE APACHE JUNCTION ZONING ORDINANCE BY AMENDING THE ZONING MAP CHANGING THE ZONING
DISTRICT CLASSIFICATION IN REZONING CASE PZ-11-80 FROM GENERAL RURAL (GR)TO GENERAL
BUSINESS (CB -2);REPEALING ANY CONFLICTING PROVISIONS;AND PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY.
Councilman Burgess MOVED THAT
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA,
THAT IN REZONING CASE PZ-11-80,APPLICATION OF GLEN MC CLAIN,ALSO KNOWN AS
ORDINANCE NO.60;AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE
JUNCTION,AMENDING THE APACHE JUNCTION ZONING ORDINANCE BY AMENDING THE ZONING MAP
CHANGING THE ZONING DISTRICT CLASSIFICATION IN REZONING CASE PZ-11-80 FROM GENERAL
RURAL (GR)TO GENERAL BUSINESS (CB -2);REPEALING ANY CONFLICTING PROVISIONS;AND
PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY BE AND HEREBY IS ADOPTED.
Councilman Hill seconded the
motion.
VOTE:In favor --Councilman Eidson
Councilman Hill
Councilman Burgess
Councilman Damiano
Vice Mayor Granillo
Opposed --Mayor Seeman
The motion carried.
PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO.61,PZ-13-80
JAMES LINDSEY REZONING (SECOND READING)
)Councilman Burgess MOVED THAT
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA,THAT THE READING OF ORDINANCE NO.61,BE READ BY TITLE
ONLY AND THAT THE READING OF THE ENTIRE ORDINANCE BE WAIVED.
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Councilman Hill seconded the motion.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
Mayor Seeman called upon the
City Clerk to read the title of Ordinance No.61,for the second reading.
City Clerk Rich Oesterle read
as follows:
ORDINANCE NO.61,AN ORDINANCE OF
THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA,AMENDING THE
APACHE JUNCTION ZONING ORDINANCE BY AMENDING THE ZONING MAP CHANGING THE ZONING
DISTRICT CLASSIFICATION IN REZONING CASE PZ-13-80 FROM GENERAL RURAL (GR)TO
GENERAL BUSINESS (CB -2);REPEALING ANY CONFLICTING PROVISIONS;AND PROVIDING FOR
SEVERABILITY.
Councilman Damiano MOVED THAT BE
IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA,
THAT IN REZONING CASE PZ-13-80,APPLICATION OF JAMES AND ETHEL LINDSEY,ALSO KNOWN
AS ORDINANCE NO.61;AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA,AMENDING THE APACHE JUNCTION ZONING ORDINANCE BY AMENDING
THE ZONING MAP CHANGING THE ZONING DISTRICT CLASSIFICATION IN REZONING CASE
PZ-13-80 FROM GENERAL RURAL (GR)TO GENERAL BUSINESS (CB -2);REPEALING ANY CONFLICTING
PROVISIONS;AND PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY;BE AND HEREBY IS ADOPTED.
motion.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO.59,PZ-10-80
GARTH ASLETT REZONING (FIRST READING)
Councilman Eidson seconded the
Mayor Seeman called upon
the Director of Planning Joe Gero to give some background into the rezoning.
Director of Planning Joe Gero
stated the public hearing would be at the next meeting and has been advertised
for the meeting of October 1,1980,at 7:00 p.m.
Mayor Seeman called upon the
City Clerk to read the title of proposed Ordinance No.59,for the first reading.
City Clerk Rich Oesterle
read as follows:
ORDINANCE NO.59,AN ORDINANCE
OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA,AMENDING THE
APACHE JUNCTION ZONING ORDINANCE BY AMENDING THE ZONING MAP CHANGING THE ZONING
DISTRICT CLASSIFICATION IN REZONING CASE PZ-10-80 FROM SINGLE RESIDENCE ZONE
(CR-1)TO GENERAL BUSINESS (CB -2);REPEALING ANY CONFLICTING PROVISIONS;AND PROVIDING
FOR SEVERABILITY.
PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO.67,INDEMNIFICATION
OF OFFICERS,EMPLOYEES,AND COUNCILMEMBERS
(FIRST READING'
were any questions on this item.
the City Attorney briefly address the item.
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SEPTEMBER 17,1980
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Mayor Seeman asked i f there
Councilman Damiano asked that
City Attorney Michael Curtis
stated the indemnification resolution is a provision that is found in the Arizona
Revised Statutes whereby various governmental,municipal,and private non-profit
corporations,who have what they believe to be adequate insurance programs are not
surprised by finding that insurance companies in the midst of a matter will say they
are unfortunately not covered in a particular instance.Mr.Curtis stated this
City has an adequate insurance program,however,to provide for a citizen to
participate without risk or fear that their personal business will be in jeopardy
should for some reason there be a gap in the insurance coverage,the attorney is
recommending that the indemnification provision be adopted.He stated i t is a
provision provided by state law and enacted by most private,non-profit,and other
corporations.He stated the City feels i t is an added safeguard for any citizen
who wishes to participate in City government that they be able to do so without
fear that they will suffer a personal loss in the event that some matter is not
covered by insurance.
Mayor Seeman added this resolution
would cover the Boards and Commission members who are donating their time in the
interests of the City.
City Attorney Curtis stated
he would recommend to those citizens who sit on non-profit hospital,church,and
other boards,carefully consider utilizing the same type of resolution to provide
for them when they volunteer their services on behalf of their fellow community
members.
Mayor Seeman called upon the
City Clerk to read the title of proposed ordinance No.67 for the first reading.
City Clerk Rich Oesterle
read as follows:
ORDINANCE NO.67,AN ORDINANCE
OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA,ADDING ARTICLE 2-10,INDEMNIFICATION OF
OFFICERS,EMPLOYEES,AND COUNCIL MEMBERS,PROVIDING FOR THE REPEAL OF CONFLICTING
ORDINANCES,AND PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY.
Mayor Seeman stated the
Ordinance will have its second reading at the next meeting of the City Council.
PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO.68
ANIMAL CONTROL (WITH EMERGENCY CLAUSE)
Attorney would like to address this item.
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Mayor Seeman asked i f the City
Assistant City Attorney
Susan Goodwin stated most of the changes are structural to make the ordinance
more workable and the section on the addition of licensing fees has been added.
She agreed that there was no increase in the fee schedule.
Mayor Seeman asked i f i t
was correct that animal control was holding animals for seven days rather than
72 hours.
Lt.Ed Seder of the Police
Department stated the ordinance stipultes that animals will be kept for 72 hours
but they have been held longer than that i f contact can be made with the owner
to pick up the animal.
Vice Mayor Granillo read
Article 6-3 Dogs,Section 6-3-5 Impoundment "...each unlicensed dog to be kept
and maintained for a minimum of three days."
Councilman Damiano MOVED THAT
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA,
THAT THE READING OF ORDINANCE NO.68,BE READ BY TITLE ONLY,WITH THE EMERGENCY
CLAUSE,AND THE READING OF THE ENTIRE ORDINANCE BE WAIVED.
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SEPTEMBER 17,1980
PAGE SIX
Vice Mayor Granillo seconded
the motion.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
Mayor Seeman called upon the
City Clerk to read Ordinance No.68 by title only with the emergency clause.
City Clerk Rich Oesterle
read as follows:
ORDINANCE NO.68,AN ORDINANCE
OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA AMENDING CHAPTER 6,ANIMALS,ARTICLE 6-2,
IMPOUNDING GENERALLY,SECTIONS 6-2-1,6-2-2,AND 6-2-3;AND ARTICLE 6-3,DOGS,
SECTIONS 6-3-1,6-3-2,6-3-4,6-3-5;PROVIDING FOR REPEAL OF CONFLICTING PROVISIONS;
PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY;PROVIDING FOR PENALTIES;AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
Councilman Damiano stated that
the Ordinance is lengthy;he invited the public to read the Ordinance at City Hall.
He stated because of the length he would not request the City Clerk read the
Ordinance.
Councilman Damiano MOVED THAT
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA,
THAT ORDINANCE NO.68,AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA,AMENDING
CHAPTER 6,ANIMALS,ARTICLE 6-2,IMPOUNDING GENERALLY,SECTIONS 6-2-1,6-2-2,AND
6-2-3;AND ARTICLE 6-3 DOGS,SECTIONS 6-3-1,6-3-2,6-3-4,6-3-5;PROVIDING FOR
REPEAL OF CONFLICTING PROVISIONS;PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY;PROVIDING FOR
PENALTIES;AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY BE AND HEREBY IS ADOPTED.
Councilman Hill seconded the
motion.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO.69,
FORMATION AND SUMMONING OF JURIES
(WITH EMERGENCY CLAUSE)
)Mayor Seeman stated the
purpose of this ordinance is to bring the City into compliance cith A.R.S.22-426
and to provide that potential jurors will be selected from voter registration
lists furnished by the County Recorder's office.
Vice Mayor Granillo asked
if jurors were supposed to be selected from the motor vehicle registration.
Assistant City Attorney
Susan Goodwin stated Vice Mayor Granillo was correct as far as Superior Court
was concerned,however,the Statutes specifically state that voter registration
lists may be used for the City Court.
Vice Mayor Granillo MOVED
THAT BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,
ARIZONA,THAT THE READING OF ORDINANCE NO.69,BE READ BY TITLE ONLY WITH THE
EMERGENCY CLAUSE,AND THE READING OF THE ENTIRE ORDINANCE BE WAIVED.
Councilman Hill seconded the
motion.
VOTE:In Favor --Councilman Burgess
Councilman Eidson
Councilman Hill
Vice Mayor Granillo
Mayor Seeman
Opposed --Councilman Damiano
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SEPTEMBER 17,1980
PAGE SEVEN
The motion did not receive the required unanimous consent of the Council,therefore,
the proposed Ordinance was required to be read in full.
Mayor Seeman called upon the
City Clerk to read the proposed Ordinance in its entirety.
City Clerk Rich Oesterle
read as follows:
ORDINANCE NO.69,AN ORDINANCE
OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA AMENDING CHAPTER 5,MAGISTRATE COURT BY
ADDING ARTICLE 5-4 FORMATION AND SUMMONING OF JURIES;JURORS PAY;PROVIDING FOR
SEVERABILITY;PROVIDING FOR PENALTIES;AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,
ARIZONA AS FOLLOWS:
THAT CHAPTER 5 OF THE APACHE JUNCTION CITY CODE BE AMENDED BY ADDING
ARTICLE 5-4,FORMATION AND SUMMONING OF JURIES;JURORS PAY,TO READ AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION I IN GENERAL
ARTICLE 5-4 FORMATION AND SUMMONING OF JURIES;JURORS PAY
A.THE FORMATION AND SUMMONING OF JURIES IN CITY COURT SHALL BE DONE IN
SAME MANNER AS PROVIDED FOR BY LAW IN COURTS OF RECORD.
B.SELECTION OF POTENTIAL JURORS SHALL BE MADE FROM THE LIST OF REGISTERED
VOTERS FURNISHED BY THE COUNTY RECORDER PURSUANT TO ARS SECTION 220-426(B).
C.EACH JUROR SHALL BE PAID BY THE CITY FOR EACH DAY'S ATTENDANCE UPON CITY
COURT $12.00.
SECTION I I SEVERABILITY CLAUSE
IF ANY SECTION,SUB -SECTION,SENTENCE,PHRASE,CLAUSE,OR PORTION OF THIS
ORDINANCE OR ANY PART OF THE CODE ADOPTED HEREIN BY REFERENCE,IS FOR ANY REASON
HELD TO BE INVALID OR UNCONSTITUTIONAL BY THE DECISION OF ANY COURT OF COMPETENT
JURISDICTION,SUCH DECISION SHALL NOT AFFECT THE VALIDITY OF THE REMAINING
PORTIONS THEREOF.
SECTION III PENALTY CLAUSE
ANY PERSON FOUND GUILTY OF VIOLATING ANY PROVISIONS OF THIS CODE SHALL
BE GUILTY OF A MISDEMEANOR,AND UPON CONVICTION THEREOF SHALL BE PUNISHED BY A
FINE OF NOT TO. EXCEED ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS OR BY IMPRISONMENT FOR A PERIOD NOT
TO EXCEED SIX MONTHS,OR BY BOTH SUCH FINE AND IMPRISONMENT.EACH DAY THAT A
VIOLATION CONTINUES SHALL BE A SEPARATE OFFENSE PUNISHABLE AS HEREINABOVE DESCRIBED.
SECTION IV EMERGENCY CLAUSE
WHEREAS,IT IS NECESSARY FOR THE PRESERVATION OF THE PEACE,HEALTH,
AND SAFETY OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA,AN EMERGENCY IS DECLARED TO
EXIST,AND THIS ORDINANCE SHALL BECOME OPERATIVE AND IN FORCE FROM AND AFTER
SEPTEMBER 1,1980.
Councilman Damiano MOVED
THAT BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,
ARIZONA,THAT ORDINACNE NO.69,AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,
ARIZONA AMENDING CHAPTER 5,MAGISTRATE COURT BY ADDING ARTICLE 5-4 FORMATION
AND SUMMONING OF JURIES;JURORS PAY;PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY;PROVIDING FOR
PENALTIES;AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY,BE AND HEREBY IS ADOPTED.
Vice Mayor Granillo seconded
the motion.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
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SEPTEMBER 17,1980
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PROPOSED RESOLUTION NO.80-30,
CHANGING THE SPEED LIMIT ON TOMAHAWK ROAD
)Mayor Seeman asked the
Director of Public Works to give some background on the item.
Director of Public Works
Richard Broman stated his office was contacted by the Pinal County Sheriffs
office who said the two speed limits,one twenty-five miles per hour on Tomahawk
Road south of the highway,and another forty-five miles per hour on Tomahawk
closer to Southern Avenue were creating an enforcement problem in their jurisdiction
south of Southern.The sheriff's department recommended that the City's department
of Public Works recommend to the Council that the speed limits be changed to be
consistent south of the Highway to Southern Avenue.He stated that as a result
the Public Works Department has submitted a recommendation to the City Council
that the speed limit be changed to be consistent at thirty-five miles an hour
south of Highway 60 on Tomahawk Road to Southern Avenue.
Mayor Seeman called upon the
City Clerk to read the title of Resolution 80-30.
City Clerk Rich Oesterle read
as follows:
RESOLUTION NO.80-30,A
RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA,
CHANGING THE SPEED LIMIT ON TOMAHAWK ROAD,FROM U.S.60 TO SOUTHERN AVENUE,
WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS OF APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA.
Councilman Damiano MOVED THAT
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA
THAT RESOLUTION NO.80-30,A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA,CHANGING THE SPEED LIMIT ON TOMAHAWK ROAD,FROM U.S.
60 TO SOUTHERN AVENUE,WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS OF APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA,BE AND
HEREBY IS,ADOPTED.
Councilman Burgess seconded
the motion.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
AWARD OF BID --PROJECT PL -80-1
APACHE JUNCTION GENERAL PLAN SELECTED ELEMENTS )
)Mayor Seeman stated the City
has advertised for bids to be submitted for professional services as outlined
in a recently approved Four Corners Regional Commission Grant.She asked Mr.Gero
to brief the Council on the item.
Director of Planning Joe Gero
gave an in-depth explanation of the bid process as i t pertained to Project PL -80-1.
Vice Mayor Granillo MOVED
THAT BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,
ARIZONA,THAT PRC TOUPS IN THE AMOUNT OF $42,000 BE AND HEREBY IS AWARDED THE
BID FOR PL -80-1,APACHE JUNCTION GENERAL PLAN SELECTED ELEMENTS,AS SET FORTH IN
THE BID SPECIFICATIONS;SAID AWARD SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE FOUR CORNERS
REGIONAL COMMISSION.BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT THE CITY MANAGER BE,AND HEREBY
IS,AUTHORIZED TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT FOR THE SERVICES AS AUTHORIZED.
Councilman Damiano seconded
the motion.
Mr.William Early,President,
Western States Consulting Group,addressed the item,voiced his disagreement with
the motion,and requested the Council reconsider the motion.
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SEPTEMBER 17,1980
PAGE NINE
Director of Planning Joe Gero
gave an explanation of the reasoning behind the recommendation being made to the
City Council.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
PROPOSED RESOLUTION NO.80-32,OFFICIAL
STREET NAMING MAP (DISCUSSION AND/OR ACTION
)Mayor Seeman stated that she
has been contacted by many citizens on this item and she felt that the appropriate
action by the Council would be to ask the Planning and Zoning Commission to form
an ad hoc committee to work on the street names.
Councilman Damiano addressed
the item and indicated he would not like to have the street names changed again.
Mayor Seeman MOVED THAT BE
IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA,
THAT THE PREPARATION AND SUBMISSION OF RECOMMENDATIONS FOR STREET NAMES AND FUTURE
STREET NAMING PROCEDURES BE AND HEREBY IS REFERRED TO THE PLANNING AND ZONING
COMMISSION FOR THEIR ACTION.
Councilman Damiano seconded
the motion.
City Planner Joe Gero gave
information to the Council pertaining to the reasons for renaming of streets.
against changing street names.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
Mr.Harvey Morrison spoke
Mayor Seeman called a
fifteen minute recess.
Mayor Seeman called the
meeting back to order at 8:35 p.m.
PROPOSED RESOLUTION NO.80-33,
FEDERAL PATENT LANDS WITHIN APACHE JUNCTION
Mayor Seeman stated the
Pinal County Board of Supervisors,prior to incorporation,accepted all federally
patented easements within their jurisdiction by resolution.There has been
a need to ask the attorney for an opinion in reference to federal patent lands.
She stated the response from the City attorney included a recommendation that
an official act of the City accepting federally patented reservations be taken.
Mayor Seeman called upon the
City Clerk to read the title of Resolution No.80-33.
City Clerk Rich Oesterle
read as follows:
RESOLUTION NO.80-33,A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA RELATING
TO FEDERAL PATENT LANDS WITHIN THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION;REPEALING CONFLICTING
RESOLUTION;AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
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SEPTEMBER 17,1980
PAGE TEN
Councilman Burgess MOVED THAT
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA,
THAT RESOLUTION NO.80-33,A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE
JUNCTION,ARIZONA RELATING TO FEDERAL PATENT LANDS WITHIN THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,
REPEALING CONFLICTING RESOLUTIONS;AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY,BE AND HEREBY IS
ADOPTED.
Councilman Hill seconded the
motion.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
OCTOBER 1,-1980
)Councilman Damiano MOVED THAT
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA,
THAT AN EXECUTIVE SESSION REGARDING PERSONNEL AND LEGAL ADVICE BE HELD ON OCTOBER 1,
1980,AT 6:00 P.M.IN THE CITY MANAGER'S CONFERENCE ROOM.
the motion.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
INFORMATION AND REPORTS
are many animals at the shelter in need of homes.
Vice Mayor Granillo seconded
Mayor Seeman stated there
City Attorney Michael Curtis
stated that the City Attorney's office has received from an anonymous donor,
$500 as a reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the
persons responsible for the vandalism of the automobile of Mr.and Mrs.Castro
with the request by the donor that in the donor's opinion the funds be set up
because of what the donor referred to as "Nazi or Communistic intimidation
attempts" at the exercise of free speech by members of this community.Mr.Curtis
stated the donor felt that this community ought not to allow that type of behavior,
whether it was direct behavior or perhaps even behavior of juveniles influenced by
adults.He stated the Attorney's office would turn over the money,hopefully with
the cooperation of the newspaper in town and ask them to hold i t because it was
understood there might be other people wishing to contribute.He said all information
should be sent either in letter form or by phone to It.Seder at the Apache Junction
Police Department and the Apache Junction Police Department will review the infor-
mation to determine whether i t is legitimate or not.He added that anyone wishing
to be anonymous in the turning over of this information would have their anonymity
respected depending upon the requirements it might take to lead to arrest or
conviction.
Councilman Damiano commended
the public works department on their performance on the night of the last storm.
Councilman Hill also voiced
his appreciation of the work done by staff and various committees within the City.
Councilman Damiano spoke
in defense of the Department of Public Safety.He stated the City's police
response time is quicker than that of the County when they were responsible,
and that they are polite.
Mayor Seeman stated the
Archie Lowe case will not be held on Monday in Superior Court;it will be held
in two or three weeks.
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
SEPTEMBER 17,1980
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REQUESTS OF COUNCIL
)Mayor Seeman directed the
City Clerk to prepare for the election ballot staggered terms for the City Council
to be put to the vote of the people.
ADJOURNMENT
)Vice Mayor Granillo MOVED THAT
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA,
THAT THE MEETING BE ADJOURNED AT 8:50 P.M.
the motion.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
The meeting adjourned at 8:50 p.m.
APPROVED THIS
CITY COUNCIL.
first DAY OF
Councilman Burgess seconded
October ,1980 BY THE MAYOR AND
VIRGINIA SEEMAN
Mayor
ATTEST:
III
RICH OESTERLE
City Clerk
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
SEPTEMBER 17,1980
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