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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1982-11-02 City Council Regular MinutesCITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING NOVEMBER 2, 1982 The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Apache Junction, Arizona,was held on November 2, 1982, at the Apache Junction City Council Chambers pursuant to the notice required by law. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Clarke called the meeting to order at 7:02 p.m. INVOCATION Councilman Eidson led the Invocation. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Vice Mayor Hill led the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL Councilmen Present:Councilman Damiano,CouncilmanSteelsmith,Councilman Eidson, Vice Mayor Hill,Mayor Clarke Councilmen Absent:Councilman Hudson, Councilman Shanks Staff Present: Others Present: City Manager J.James Tuvell,Jr.City Clerk Kathleen ConnellyDirector of Public Works Rich BromanDirectorof Public SafetyBillMcDanielDirector of Planning Joe Gero Finance Controller Keith LewisCity Attorney Arnold Hirsch Mr.Scott Ellsworth Henry and Horne 2135 E.University Mesa,Arizona 85203 Mr.George Baljo 1070 E. Navajo Road Apache Junction,Arizona 85220 Mr.Roger Hall 1029 E.Mesquite Apache Junction,Arizona 85220 Ms Barbara Moss ACCEPTANCE OF AGENDA ) Vice Mayor Hill MOVED THAT BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA,THAT THE AGENDA BE ACCEPTED AS PRESENTED. Councilman Eidson seconded the motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. Mayor Clarke stated the following for the record: "At the regular Council meeting of October 19,1982, I inadvertently voted on the adoption of Ordinance No. 159. I would like to state,for the record,that due toa possible conflict ofinterest,I should have abstained from voting on this Ordinance. I would like the record to show that I wish to amend my vote on Ordinance No. 159 to an abstention due to a possible conflict of interest. The change in my vote,however,will have no effect on the adoption of the Ordinance since i t was passed with the unanimous consent of the Council." ACCEPTANCE OF CONSENT AGENDA )Councilman Eidson MOVED THAT BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA, THAT THE CONSENT AGENDA BE ACCEPTED AS PRESENTED. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS "A"AND "B"BE ACCEPTED AS PRESENTED. Vice Mayor Hill seconded the motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. Introduction of Distinguished Guests and Visitors City Clerk Kathleen Connelly introduced representative from Henry and Horne,Mr.Scott Ellsworth,City auditors,and Mr.George Blajo,Chairman of the Planning and Zoning Commission. Councilman Damiano introduced Ms Lois Broman,Parks and Recreation Commission member. AWARDS,PRESENTATIONS,AND• COMMUNICATIONS Mr.Scott Ellsworth,representative of Henry and Horne,the City auditors, stated that the firm had presented the Finance department with the auditorsFinancialStatement and a management letter.Mr.Ellsworth informed the Councilthatseveralindividualdepartments had overspent their budget, but the Cityoverallstayed within the budgeted amounts. especially during the fiscal year 1981-82,when she was chiefly responsibleforthe finance function.This audit report is a testament to her dedicated hard work and eye to detail.I commend her to the Council and to thecitizensas an example of a dedicated,consciensous public servant,we all often take for granted and seldom give proper recognition to.I would like to thank Rosemary for a job well done." Mr.Tuvell also stated that the total budget was under -expended more than $26,000.00. Mayor Clarke stated that the Council had gone over the report at the Work Session on Monday night. Mayor Clarke presented a Certificate of Appreciation to Mr.Roger Hallfor"outstanding service and dedicated efforts to the Planning and Zoning Commission." Mr.Roger Hall expressed his opinion that the City is staring off on theright foot,and he will be available i f his personal situation ever changes. CALL TO THE PUBLIC None. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT Director of Public Works Rich Broman gave a report on the status of streetconstructionin process in the in the City,including the Southern Avenue project,involving an intergovernmental agreement with Pinal County. PUBLIC HEARINGS PROPOSED RESOLUTION NO.82-60, BENNETT,WEBSTER,REAGAN,ROORDA (Abandonment) )Mayor Clarke opened the hearing to the public. Director of Planning Joe Gero,briefed the Council on the abandonment case no.AB -82-9,for West Shiprock between North Ironwood and North Gold Drive. Mr.Mike Kovacs expressed his wishthattheabandonment be approved by the Council. 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 hearing to the public. Mr.Gero stated that the Development Coordinating Committee has no objection to the application,and the Planning and Zoning Commission recommends approval. Councilman Eidson wished to know how the Councilman Steelsmith MOVED THAT BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA, THAT RESOLUTION NO.82-60,A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA,DECLARING THAT A CERTAIN FEDERALLY PATENTED EASEMENT FOR PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY PURPOSES ON WEST SHIPROCK STREET IS NO LONGER NECESSARY FOR PUBLICASE AS A ROADWAY AND IS HEREBY ABANDONED AND EXTINGUISHED AS A PRESENT OR FUTURE PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY,BE AND HEREBY IS APPROVED AND ACCEPTED. Councilman Damiano seconded the motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. PROPOSED RESOLUTION NO.82-61, MOSER (Abandonment) ) Mayor Clarke opened the hearing to the public. Director of Planning Gero briefed the Council on the application for abandonment of West Windsong between North Desert View Drive and North Delaware. Mr.Gero explained that Resolution No. 79-44 had been passed by the Council previously,abandoning the same area, but which had faulty legal description,and adopted certain actions the City cannot implement. Mr.LeRoy Moser stated that this abandonment would enable him to build a mobile home park in this area. 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 hearing to the public. Mr.Gero stated that the DevelopmentCoordinatingCommittee has no objection,and the Planning and Zoning Commission voted to recommend approval of the application. Councilman Damiano MOVED THAT BE IT: RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA, THAT RESOLUTION NO.82-61,A RESOLUTION OF THE -MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA,DECLARING THAT A CERTAIN FEDERALLY PATENTED EASEMENT FOR PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY PURPOSES ON WEST WINDSONG STREET IS NO LONGER NECESSARY FOR PUBLIC USE AS A ROADWAY AND IS HEREBY ABANDONED AND EXTINGUISHED AS A PRESENT OR FUTURE PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY,BE AND HEREBY IS,APPROVED AND ACCEPTED. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. LIQUOR LICENSE APPLICATION, SERIES 7,DIRTWATER SPRINGS,INC. public. )) Vice Mayor Hill seconded the motion. Mayor Clarke opened the hearing to the Councilman Damiano MOVED THAT BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA, THAT THE APPLICATION FOR A SERIES 7 LIQUOR LICENSE BY MS BARBARA G.MOSS FOR DIRTWATER SPRINGS,INC.,BE RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL TO THE DEPARTMENT OF LIQUOR LICENSES AND CONTROL. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. LIQUOR LICENSE_PERSOWTRANSFER, SERIES 10,MARY'S COUNTRY STORE the public. Vice Mayor Hill seconded the motion. )Mayor Clarke opened the hearing to 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 hearing 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 APPLICATION FOR A PERSON TRANSFER OF A SERIES 10 LIQUOR LICENSE BY MR.ALBERT M.CHIODO FOR MARY'S COUNTRY STORE,BE RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL TO THE DEPARTMENT OF LIQUOR LICENSES AND CONTROL. Vice Mayor Hill seconded the motion. VOTE:In Favor:Councilman Steelsmith,Vice Mayor Hill,Councilman Eidson, Mayor Clarke Abstained:Councilman Damiano (possible conflict of interest) The motion carried. SMALL GAME BINGO LICENSE APPLICATION, ROADHAVEN RESORT OF APACHE JUNCTION the public. Mayor Clarke opened the hearing to Mrs.Lois Broman,Activities Director of Roadhaven Resort, stated that this license is strictly for the Resort residents. 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 hearing 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 APPLICATION FOR A SMALL GAME BINGO LICENSE,SUBMITTED BY MR.DICK SHAFER FOR ROADHAVEN RESORT, BE AND HEREBY IS,RECOMMENDED FOR • APPROVAL TO THE ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE, BINGO LICENSING AUTHORITY. Vice Mayor Hill seconded the motion. SMALL GAME BINGO LICENSE APPLICATION, GOLDEN DAYS LEISURE PARK ) Mayor Clarke opened the hearing to the public. Mr.Floyd Curtis stated that thislicenseisforparkresidentsonly. 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 hearing 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 APPLICATION FOR A SMALL GAME BINGO LICENSE,SUBMITTED BY MR.FLOYD CURTIS FOR GOLDEN DAYS LEISURE PARK, BE AND HEREBY IS,RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL TO THE ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE,BINGO LICENSING AUTHORITY. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO.155, SMITH (First Reading) the public. Councilman Damiano seconded the motion. )Mayor Clarke opened the hearing to Director of Planning Gero briefed the Council on rezoning case No.PZ-13-82,from GR to CR-5,stating that thisrezoning application was sent back to the Planning and Zoning Commission bythe City Council due to written protests from 12 of 19 property owners within 300 feet representing 63%by number and approximately 60% by area.Mr.GeroalsoexplainedthatthispetitionrequirestheunanimousconsentoftheCouncil the final recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission being that thepetitionbeapprovedforthefollowingreasons: 1.The request is in compliance with the general plan of the City. 2.The request would allow the highest and best use of the property. Councilman Damiano asked i f thepetitionersagainsttherezoninghad been notified of the rehearing. Mr.Gero stated that they had beennotified,and no one had made an appearance to protest the rezoning case. Mr. A.E.Sullivan,representativefor Mr.A.R.Smith,commented that the area in question is not surrounded by the petitioners,but is on the edge of the other property owners. 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 hearing to the public. Mayor Clarke called upon the City Clerk to read Ordinance No.155,by title only for the first reading. OLD BUSINESS APPOINTMENT TO PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION ) Councilman Eidson MOVED THAT BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA,THAT THE ITEM PRESENTING THE APPOINTMENT TO THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION BE REMOVED FROM THE TABLE. Vice Mayor Hill seconded themotion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. Councilman Eidson MOVED THAT BE IT RESOLVED BY THE,MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA, THAT MR.TONY VEHON BE APPOINTED TO THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION TO FILL THE VACANCY CREATED BY THE RESIGNATION OF MR.ROGER HALL,SAID UNEXPIRED TERM TO END JUNE 30,1984. Vice Mayor Hill seconded the motion. VOTE:Unanimous Themotion carried. PRESENTATION FROM AD HOC COMMITTEE ON MOBILE HOME AND TRAVEL TRAILER PARK SWAP MEET LICENSING PROCEDURES ) )City Clerk Kathleen Connelly,read the recommendation of the Ad Hoc Committee on Mobile Home and Travel Trailer Park Swap Meet Licensing Procedures,for the record: "At the August 3, 1982,regular meeting,the Council appointed severalindividualstoserveon an ad hoc committee that would study and make recommen- dations on business license procedures for mobile home and travel trailer parks regarding the in -park swap meets.The committee was directed to either make a progress or final report to the Council by November 2, 1982. A list of the individuals who served on this committee is attached for your reference. The ad hoc committee met on two separate occasions (August 19th and September 22nd) and included representatives from the two trailer parks which presently operate the in -park swap meets (Lost Dutchman and Rock Shadows ).Discussion was held on the different approaches which could be taken and which practices would work best for the park residents,the business community and still be in compliancewith city licensing and zoning regulations. The recommendations of the committee are as follows: A. That items sold at in -park swap meets be restricted to handicraft itemcraftedby park residents.This would include residents and items crafted by those residents who live in "sister parks"such as Lost Dutchman in Apache Junction and Tower Point in Mesa. B. That no outside commercial vendors be permitted. Members of the ad hoc committee will be present at the Council meeting to answer any questions you may have regarding these recommendations. If you have any questions prior to the meeting,please contact me. Sincerely, Ilene Taylor,Chairman Councilman Eidson MOVED THAT BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY_LCOUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA, THAT THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE AD HOC COMMITTEE ON MOBILE HOME AND TRAVEL TRAILER PARK SWAP MEET LICENSING PROCEDURES,BE ACCEPTED AS PRESENTED AND THE RECOMMENDATIONS BE GIVEN TO THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION TO BE TAKEN INTO CONSIDERATION WHEN REWRITING THE ZONING ORDINANCE. Councilman Damiano seconded the motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. PROPOSED RESOLUTION NO.82-63, HEALTH SERVICES )City Manager J.James Tuvell,explainedthattheCouncilappointeda Board of Health and a Health Officer,and that theCityhascometo an agreement with Pinal County for the continuance of healthservices,and this resolution is the agreement and outlines the services that the city wishes to have the County Health Department continue to provide. Councilman Damiano MOVED THAT BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA, THAT RESOLUTION NO.82-63,A RESOLUTION OF THE' MAYOR,AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA,REQUESTING THAT THE COUNTY OF PINAL,STATE OF ARIZONA,COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT, PROVIDE HEALTH SERVICES FOR THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, PINAL COUNTY,ARIZONA,BE AND HEREBY IS APPROVED AND ADOPTED. Councilman Steelsmith seconded the motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. ESTABLISHMENT OF AND APPOINTMENTS TO FREEWAY• COMMITTEE ) )Councilman Eidson stated that he had requested that a committee be appointed to further the eastward extension of the Superstition Freeway,suggested the following people for the committee: Roy Hudson, John Granillo,Bob DeBow, Anne Lorenzo,County Supervisor Jimmy Karam Councilman Damiano suggested Mayor Clarke as a possible candidate. Councilman Eidson MOVED THAT BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA,THAT THE COMMITTEE SUBMIT A PROGRESS REPORT ON ITS FINDINGS AT THE REGULAR MEETING OF JANUARY 4,1982. Councilman Steelsmith seconded the motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. WORK SESSION,NOVEMBER 15,1982 WORK AND EXECUTIVE SESSION, NOVEMBER 16,1982 )Vice Mayor Hill MOVED THAT BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA,THAT A WORK SESSION BE HELD IN THE CITY HALL COMPLEX ON NOVEMBER 15, 1982, AT 7:00 P.M. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT A WORK SESSION AND AN EXECUTIVE SESSION BE HELD IN THE CITY HALL COMPLEX ON NOVEMBER 16,1982, AT 6:00 P.M. Councilman Steelsmith seconded the motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. INFORMATION AND REPORTS (COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS) Councilman Steelsmith announced that the Planning and Zoning Commission Zoning Ordinance Rewrite Work shop will be November 4, 1982, at 7:00 p.m., in the Community Services Building. Vice Mayor Hill expressed the desire that Apache Junction eventually obtain cable television and that the Council will soon be taking action on the process. City Manager Tuvell stated that a News Release would be published regarding the processes required before a City can obtain cable television. Mayor Clarke stated that the Council would not hurry the process, but would take their time and do i t right. Councilman Damiano announced that Ms Ilene Taylor contributed $100.00 to the Veteran's Memorial Park Gazebo, and expressed his appreciation. REQUESTS OF COUNCIL None. ADJOURNMENT ) Vice Mayor Hill MOVED THAT BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ACCEPTED THIS16TH DAY OF NOVEMBER , 1982, BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA. Wendell J. Cla Mayor ATTEST: %22yey ee____? Kathleen ConnellyCity Clerk