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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1981-08-19 City Council Regular MinutesCITY COUNCIL MINUTES REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 19,1981 The regular meeting of the City Council the City of ApacheJunction,Arizona,was held on August 19_,_-i981, at the Apache Junction Council Chambers pursuant to the notice required by law. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Clarke called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. INVOCATION Councilman Eidson led the Invocation. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Councilman Damiano led the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL Councilmen Present:Councilman Steelsmith,Councilman Shanks,Councilman Damiano, Councilman Eidson,Councilman Hudson,Mayor Clarke Councilman Absent:Vice Mayor Hill,(vacation) Staff Present: Others Present: City Manager, G.Ray LeeDirector of Administrative Services/City Clerk,Marlis J.DavisDirector of Public Safety,Bill McDanielDirector of Planning,Joe GeroDirector of Public Works, Rich Broman Mrs.Eleanor Lewis 535 E.Quail Avenue Apache Junction,Arizona 85220 Mr.Richard Taylor 616 S. Saguaro Street Apache Junction,Arizona 85220 Mr. Jim Urban 2919 W.13th Avenue Apache Junction,Arizona 85220 Mrs. Margaret Toran 1753 E.20th Avenue Apache Junction,Arizona 85220 VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. ACCEPTANCE OF THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF AUGUST 5, 1981 ) )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 AUGUST 5,1981,BE AND HEREBY ARE,ACCEPTED AS PRESENTED. Councilman Hudson seconded the motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. AWARDS,PRESENTATIONS,AND COMMUNICATIONS Councilman Shanks gave a history background on the life of Eleanor Lewis before presenting her with a Certificate of Appreciation. Her parents moved to Kings Ranch in 1948,and she moved to Apache Junction in 1950. She was teaching in Safford at the time,but this was her home then. When Superior began their first school,she was one of theirfirstteachers. In 1953,she was a member of the Civic Club of Apache Junction, which was the first organization to further the interest of Apache Junction.She also helped organize the Club and became Secretary the first year,the next year she was voted in as Vice President. She was the driver of the first school bus in Apache Junction, her own car.She picked up kids as far as Sand Tanks,and squeezed them all into her car. She was the first head teacher of the first school in Apache Junction.The school consisted of two rooms,four teachers, and she taught the first ,and second grades.Until her last year,when she taught the sixth,seventh,and eighth grades. She enjoyed her last year the most,as she had a great group of kids. She has always been interested in library work,and was involved three years before the Library Board appointment. She had made donations to the Library for years,for memorials for long standing citizens.She was the firstPresidentoftheLibrary Board. She is a member of the Lost Dutchman Retired Teacher's Association,helped organize it,and was the first Secretary of that organization.She is also the Chairman of the Legislative Committee of the Lost Dutchman Retired Teacher's Association.They also do work with the Legislature. "There are presently 51 citizens of Apache Junction serving on Boards,Commissions,or Committees.They represent all walks of life. These people give their time and knowledge to help the City grow in ahealthfulandprosperousway. These people deserve our appreciation from time to time. I have attended Committee meeting and worked with one person who to me has put in more time and effort than has been required of him.This person has studied hard.He has done his homework.This person has earned the respect of his committee members,the public,the Council and the staff. I believe that the Planning and Zoning Commission is probably the most important Commission to any city.Certainly,the decisions they make touch more of the citizens than any other Commission,Board,Committee."Mayor Clarke stated he wanted to present a Certificate of Appreciation to George Baljo of the Planning and Zoning Commission. CALL TO THE PUBLIC None. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT City Manager,Ray Lee stated that the Department of Economic Securityfacilityplansto open on September 1, 1981. City Manager,Ray Lee called upon Mr.John Granillo who briefed the Council and public on the purpose and uses of the DES facility stating,"It will be used for food stamps, unemployment,job service,and many other services." PUBLIC HEARINGS PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO.105, PZ-12-81,TORAN (second reading) )Mayor Clarke opened the meeting to the public. Joe Gero, Planning Director,briefed the Council and public on the application. Mayor Clark asked i f there was anyone who wished to speak in favor of or in opposition of the application. Mrs.Margaret Toran requested thatthe application be approved. Mayor Clarke closed the meeting to thepublic. 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.105,BE READ BY TITLE ONLY,AND THE READING OF THE ENTIRE ORDINANCE BE WAIVED. Councilman Eidson seconded the motion. ORDINANCE NO.105,AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, PINAL COUNTY, ARIZONA,AMENDING THE APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA ZONING ORDINANCE BY AMENDING THE ZONING MAP CHANGING THE ZONING DISTRICT CLASSIFICATION IN REZONING CASE PZ-12-81 FROM GENERAL RURAL (GR) TO TRAILER HOMESITE (TH);REPEALING ANY CONFLICTING PROVISIONS;PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY;AND PROVIDING PENALTIES. Councilman Damiano MOVED THAT BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA,THAT ORDINANCE NO.105,AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA,ZONING ORDINANCE BY AMENDING THE ZONING MAP CHANGING THE ZONING CLASSIFICATION IN REZONING CASE PZ-12-81 FROM GENERAL RURAL (GR) TO TRAILER HOMESITE (TH);REPEALING ANY CONFLICTING PROVISIONS;PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY;AND PROVIDING PENALTIES,BE AND HEREBY IS,APPROVED. motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO.107, PZ-14-81,COMMISSION INITIATIVE the public. Councilman Steelsmith seconded the )Mayor Clarke opened the hearing to Joe Gero,Planning Director briefed the Council and public on the petition. Mayor Clarke asked i f there was anyone who wished to speak in favor of or in opposition of the application.There being no one wishing to address the Council, Mayor Clarke closed the meeting to the public. Councilman Eidson MOVED THAT BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA,THAT THE READING OF ORDINANCE NO.107,BE READ BY TITLE ONLY,AND THE READING OF THE ENTIRE ORDINANCE BE WAIVED. Councilman Damiano seconded the motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. Mayor Clarke called upon the City Clerk to read Ordinance No.107,by title only for the second reading. City Clerk,Marlis Davis read asfollows: ORDINANCE NO.107,AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,PINAL COUNTY,ARIZONA,AMENDING THE APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA,ZONING ORDINANCE BY REPEALING ARTICLE 20 ENTITLED "TH TRAILER HOMESITE ZONE"AND INSERTING IN LIEU THEREOF A NEW ARTICLE 20 ENTITLED the motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO.106, PZ-13-81,COMMISSION INITIATIVE the public. Councilman Steelsmith seconded )Mayor Clarke opened the hearing to Joe Gero,Planning Director briefedthe Council and public on the petition. Mayor Clarke asked i f there was anyone who wished to speak in favor of or in opposition to the application. There being no one wishing to address the Council,Mayor Clarke closed the discussion to the public. Councilman Steelsmith MOVED THAT BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA,THAT THE READING OF ORDINANCE NO.106,BE READ BY TITLE ONLY,AND THE READING OF THE ENTIRE ORDINANCE BE WAIVED. Councilman Damiano seconded the motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. Mayor Clarke called upon the CityClerktoread Ordinance No.106,by title only for the second reading. City Clerk,Marlis Davis read asfollows: ORDINANCE NO.106,AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, PINAL COUNTY,ARIZONA,AMENDING THE APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA,ZONING ORDINANCE BY ADDING SECTION 307;REPEALING ANY CONFLICTING PROVISIONS;PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY;AND PROVIDING PENALTIES. Councilman Hudson MOVED THAT BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA,THAT ORDINANCE NO.106,AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, PINAL COUNTY, ARIZONA,AMENDING THE APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA,ZONING ORDINANCE BY ADDING SECTION 307;REPEALING ANY CONFLICTING PROVISIONS;PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY;AND PROVIDING PENALTIES,BE AND HEREBY IS,APPROVED. Councilman Damiano seconded themotion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. 'OLD'BUSINESS Councilman Damiano seconded the motion. Councilman Damiano recommended alarge turnout of interested citizens if a rehearing is granted to be held in Apache Junction. Councilman Steelsmith requestedthattheResolutionbereadinorder that those present may be aware of what was being sent to the Corporate Commission. Mayor Clarke called upon the City Clerk to read the entire Resolution. City Clerk,Marl is Davis read asfollows: RESOLUTON NO.81-14,A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA, REQUESTING THE ARIZONA CORPORATION COMMISSION TO REVIEW THE RECENT RATE INCREASE GRANTED TO PALM SPRINGS WATER COMPANY,A SUBSIDIARY OF CONSOLIDATED WATER UTILITIES,AND TO CONSIDER TAKING APPROPRIATE ACTION. WHEREAS,a substantial portion of the Palm Springs Water Companycertificatedarealieswithinthecityof Apache Junction,Arizona;and WHEREAS,citizens of this city residing in the Palm Springs Water Company certificated area must rely on said company for delivery of domestic water as a basic need; and WHEREAS,i t is commonly understood that this service is providedfor the public health,safety,and welfare but that,as a private water company, Palm Springs Water Company is entitled to a reasonable profit; and, WHEREAS,numerous citizens of Apache Junction have approached andpetitionedtheCityCouncilwithregardtothenewPalmSpringsWaterrates, such rates which these many citizens canted are beyond their economic means and are excessive for the service provided,all matters considered;and WHEREAS,several hundred of these citizens did attend and,through spokesmen,made comment at the Commission's public hearing on the proposedrate increase,such comment which seems to have been made but not witheffect;and WHEREAS,the numerous citizens are requesting the City Council topetitionthe Arizona Corporation Commission,whose duty i t is to establishfairrates,and to request a new public hearing and review of the recent decisions; NOW THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and City Council of theCity of Apache Junction, Arizona,that this Council does hereby request the Arizona Corporation Commission to review its most recent decisionwithregardto Palm Springs Water Company; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that i t is hereby requested that the Commission hold a public meeting in Apache Junction to explain the most recent decision and,i f permitted by law,to take further public comment and any appropriateactiondeemednecessary. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. TEMPORARY SIGN PERMIT )Rich Broman,Director of Public Works,briefed the Council and public on the application.He stated that thelocationsofthesignswould be approved by the Director of Public Safety before they are allowed to be placed. Councilman Eidson MOVED THAT BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA,THAT A PERMIT BE GRANTED TO MR.JIM URBAN FOR THE TEMPORARY PLACEMENT OF SIGNS IN THE CITY RIGHTS -OF -WAY,AS DESCRIBED AND ACKNOWLEDGED PER ATTACHMENTS DATED AUGUST 11,1981. Councilman Hudson seconded themotion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. BUDGET ALTERNATIVES FOR FUNDING OF SPRINKLER SYSTEM ) )City Manager,Ray Lee briefed the Council on completing the sprinkler system at the joint ballfield projectlocated at the Apache Junction High School.He stated that the ApacheJunctionSchoolswillbe matching the amount provided by the City of ApacheJunction. Councilman Hudson MOVED THAT BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA, THAT FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $6,000.00 BE SET ASIDE IN ACCOUNT NO.542.21.11 GENERAL FUND CONTINGENCY, TO COMPLETE THE SPRINKLER SYSTEM AT THE JOINT CITY/SCHOOL BALLFIELD SITE. Councilman Damiano seconded themotion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. .NEW BUSINESS APPOINTMENT OF PERMANENT PERSONNEL BOARD )Councilman Shanks MOVED THAT ITEM NO. 9, APPOINTMENT TO THE PERSONNEL BOARD,BE TABLED UNTIL THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 2,1981. Councilman Damiano seconded themotion. VOTE:Unanimous Mayor Clarke suggested that the amount requested be increased,because the amountrequested would only provide for the absolute necessary space and the City would probably have to expand again in the next few months. Councilman Eidson requested Chief McDaniel to tell him the additional amount necessary to accomplish the expanded size suggested by Mayor Clarke. Mayor Clarke stated that he believedthattheamountnecessary was estimated at $4,000.00. Councilman Eidson MOVED THAT BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA,THAT THE CITY MANAGER BE AND HEREBY IS,AUTHORIZED TO EXPEND FUNDS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OUTLINED IN THE CITY CODE FROM ACCOUNT NO.005-114-533-12-72,IN THE AMOUNT OF $14,000.00 TO PURCHASE MATERIALS TO CONSTRUCT A ROOM ADDITION FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY. Councilman Damiano seconded the motion. City Manager,Ray Lee,suggested to add to the motion an authorization for him to transfer funds from the Congingency Account as the Public Safety Capital Outlay account did notcontainfundsfor the additional amount. Councilman Hudson MOVED THAT THE MOTION BE AMENDED BY ADDING "AND FROM CONTINGENCY ACCOUNT NO.001-105-512- 06-76." Councilman Damiano seconded the motion. Vote on amendment to the motion:Unanimous The motion carried. Vote on motion as amended: Unanimous The motion carried. EXECUTIVE SESSION, SEPTEMBER 2, 1981 .................. )Councilman Shanks MOVED THAT BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA,THAT AN EXECUTIVE SESSION BE HELD IN THE CITY HALL OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARZIONA, ON SEPTEMBER 2,1981,AT 6:00 P.M.FOR THE PURPOSE OF DISCUSSING PERSONNEL AND LEGAL MATTERS. Councilman Damiano seconded the motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. •INFORMATION,REPORTS, AND REQUESTS OF COUNCIL Director of Planning,Joe Gero,statedthat the City of Apache Junction wants to notify the Bureau of Land Management of our definite interest in the 200 acres that is available as a recreationalpark.The purchase price now is $2.50 an acre,and beyond March of 1982,theprice will be full market value,at which time the land will be offered to the State Land Department. Councilman Steelsmith MOVED THAT BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA, THAT RESOLUTION NO.81-15,A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA,EXPRESSING THE CITY INTEREST TO APPLY, BY A RECREATION AND PUBLIC PURPOSES APPLICATION,FOR CERTAIN BUREAU LAND MANAGEMENT LANDS CONTINGUOUS TO THE CITY LIMITS. Councilman Damiano seconded the motion. Councilman Hudson asked i f the land purchased by the City would automatically become part of the City incorporation. City Attorney,David Alexander,informed the Council that purchasing the land would not mean it was annexed.The City would have to go through the necessary channels for annexation. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. Councilman Shanks gave a brief report on the Parks and Recreation Commission.She stated that Apache Junction should have a chance for some of the Social Service grants opportunities available to most of the valley,but at present Apache Junction has been overlooked. Councilman Hudson introduced Mr.Jim Urban to describe his boxing programs. Mr.Urban briefed the Council with regard to his programs stating that September 16,1981,Mayor Clarke and Joe Jessamine will be boxing each other. Mayor Clarke MOVED THAT BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA,THAT THE CITY ATTORNEY BE AND HEREBY IS,DIRECTED TO PREPARE THE NECESSARY PAPERWORK ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION IN ORDER FOR THE LIBRARY ASSOCIATION TO DONATE THE EXISTING LIBRARY, IF THAT ASSOCIATION IS LEGALLY CAPABLE OF TRANSFERRING ITS ASSETS TO THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, SAID PREMISES BEING LOCATED AT 122 EAST 2ND AVENUE,TO THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION;BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT THE FOLLOWING STIPULATIONS, BE INCLUDED: (1)THAT THE LIBRARY REMAIN A COMMUNITY LIBRARY;AND(2)THAT IF THE CITY BUILDS ANOTHER LIBRARY IT BE A PERMANENT BUILDING. Councilman Steelsmith secondedthe motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. Mayor Clarke recognized Mr.Richard Taylor, ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to discuss,Mayor Clarke adjourned the meeting at 8:26 p.m. APPROVED THIS 2ND DAY OF SEPTEMBER ,1981,BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA. WENDELL J. CL Mayor ATTEST: MARIA —d.DAVIS,Ctly Clerk