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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1982-01-05 City Council Regular MinutesCITY COUNCIL MINUTES REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 5, 1982 The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Apache Junction,Arizona,was held on January 5,1982,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 Shanks led the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL Councilmen Present: Staff Present: Others Present: Councilman Eidson,Councilman Hudson,Councilman Steelsmith, Councilman Shanks, Councilman Damiano,Vice Mayor Hill, Mayor Clarke Acting City Manager,Bill McDanielActingCity Clerk/Deputy City Clerk, Kathleen Connelly Representing Director of PublicSafety,Lieutenant Ed Seder Director of Planning,Joe GeroDirector of Public Works, Rich BromanCity Attorney,Arnold Hirsch Ms Anne Sherfenburg Box 1706 Kings Ranch Apache Junction,Arizona 85220 Mr.John Forsberg 265 North Winchester Road Apache Junction,Arizona 85220 Mr.Jim NorrisExecutiveDirector of Pinal County Housing AuthorityRt.1 Box 191 Casa Grande,Arizona 85222 ACCEPTANCE OF THE AGENDA )Councilman Shanks 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 WITH THE EXCEPTION OF THE PLACEMENT OF AGENDA ITEMS #9 AND #10 WHICH SHOULD BE CONSIDERED IN THE REVERSE OF THEIR PRESENT ORDER. Councilman Eidson seconded themotion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. ACCEPTANCE OF THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF DECEMBER 16,1981) )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 DECEMBER 16,1981, BE ACCEPTED AS PRESENTED. Vice Mayor Hill seconded the motion. Mayor Clarke stated that the last sentence of the first paragraph of page five was deleted from the Minutes. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. AWARDS,PRESENTATIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS Mayor Clarke presented a Certificate of Appreciation to ReverendClovisHibbert,Chaplain for the Apache Junction Police Department. Mayor Clarke stated that "he assists officers in delivering messages concerning deaths in the family,he is available to assist and console the next of kin during times of grief,and working with people contemplating suicide,he acts as intermediate and offers his experience and knowledge in communicating with the people and is always available to the members of the police department and theirfamily for counseling." The Certificate read:"For your loyal and loving services to the people of the community of Apache Junction." CALL TO THE PUBLIC Ms Anne Sherfenburg of the Apache Junction Republican Womans Club, presented a check for $400.00,as a donation to the swimming pool fund. Mr.John Forsberg,a member of the Airport Commission,265 North Winchester Road, Apache Junction,addressed the Council on behalf ofthe Airport Commission in regards to the airport annexation and the Master Plan. Mr. iForsberg stated that the City of Apache Junction would benefit from this annexation and that the Airport Commission is to determine land acquisitions,funding alternatives,public reaction, and industrial development interests,so that information will beavailablefor consideration,when airspace approval is obtained. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT Acting City Manager,Bill McDaniel,advised the Council and publicthatthe City had received $6,729.92, the final check from Arizona Outdoor Recreational Coordinating Commission for the ball parks andtennis courts. Mr.McDaniel called on Mr.Joe Gero,Director of Planning,tooutlinethe calendar for the Planning and Zoning Commission on the General Plan. PUBLIC HEARINGS LIQUOR LICENSE LOCATION TRANSFER, DISABLED AMERICAN VETERANS ) )Mayor Clarke opened the hearing to the public. 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 LOCATION TRANSFER OF A SERIES 14 LIQUOR LICENSE FOR THE DISABLED AMERICAN VETERANS BY JOSEPH T.BONFANTE,BE AND HEREBY IS,RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL TO THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF LIQUOR LICENSE AND CONTROL. Vice Mayor Hill seconded the motion. VOTE:In Favor:Councilman Steelsmith,Councilman Hudson,Councilman Eidson,Vice Mayor Hill,Mayor Clarke Abstained:Councilman Damiano,Councilman Shanks The motion carried. PROPOSED RESOLUTION NO.81-21, TANDY (Abandonment)Mayor Clarke opened the hearing to the public. Director of Planning,Joe Gero,briefedthe Council and public on the petition,stating that this is an application of Mr.Jack Tandy, requesting several local streets be abandoned.Mr.Gerostatedthatthe Apache Junction City Code provides that easements may be abandoned by resolution of the City Council.This item was addressed at the December 16,1981,regular meeting of the City Council,and was tabled for further discussion.Mr.Gero informed the Council of the Councilman Damiano MOVED THAT BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA,THAT RESOLUTION NO.81-21,A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA,DECLARING THAT PORTION OF NORTH GOLD DRIVE AND WEST SMOKETREE STREET DESCRIBED HEREIN,FEDERALLY PATENTED EASEMENTS,ARE HEREBY ABANDONED AS A PRESENT OR FUTURE PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY,BUT RESERVING UTILITY EASEMENTS,BE AND HEREBY IS,APPROVED. Councilman Steelsmith seconded themotion. Vice Mayor Hill asked i f Section 21A and 21B were owned by the same person. answered affirmative. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO.120, TANDY the public. )) Director of Planning,Joe Gero, Mayor Clarke opened the hearing to Councilman Damiano MOVED THAT BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA,THAT ORDINANCE NO.120,BE AND HEREBY IS,REMOVED FROM THE TABLE. Councilman Hudson seconded themotion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. Mayor Clarke called on the Director of Planning,Joe Gero,to brief the Council on the petition. Mr.Gero briefed the Council on thepetition. 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.120,by title only for the first reading. Acting City Clerk,Kathleen Connelly, read as follows: .ORDINANCE NO.120,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 Mayor Clarke called on Mr.Gero tobriefthe Council on the application. Mr.Gero addressed the Council regardingthe application by Ms Dorothy Yoder,requesting a rezoning from Trailer Homesite (TH) to General Rural (GR),stating that the Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously recommends approval of this application. Mayor Clarke asked i f there was anyone who wished to speak in favor of or in opposition to the application. Ms Dorothy Yoder,P.O. Box 1111,ApacheJunction,expressed her wish that this application be approved by theCity Council. There being no one else wishing to speak,Mayor Clarke closed the hearing to the public. Mayor Clarke called upon the City Clerk to read Ordinance No.125,by title only,for the first reading. Acting City Clerk,Kathleen Connelly, read as follows: ORDINANCE NO.125,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-22-81 FROM TRAILER HOMESITE (TH)TO GENERAL RURAL (GR) REPEALING ANY CONFLICTING PROVISIONS;PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY;AND PROVIDING FOR PEANLTIES. PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO.121, PECK )Mayor Clarke opened the hearing to thepublic. Director of Planning,Joe Gero,addressed the Council on the application,stating that the Planning and Zoning Commission recommends denial of this rezoning case,from General Rural (GR) to CR-5 Multiple Residence Zone.Fourteen of seventeen property owners in the area signed a petition in protest of this rezoning. 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.121,by title only for the first reading. Acting City Clerk,Kathleen Connelly, read as follows: ORDINANCE NO.121,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-21-81 FROM GENERAL RURAL GR TO CR-5 MULTIPLE RESIDENCE briefed the Council,stating that after reviewing the budget it was decided to use the Federal Revenue Sharing Contingency Account for the funding of the upkeep and maintenance of the Apache JunctionLibrary. Councilman Steelsmith MOVED THAT BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA,THAT THE LIBRARY CONTRACT AGENDA ITEM,BE AND HEREBY IS,REMOVED FROM THE TABLE. Vice Mayor Hill seconded the motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. Councilman Shanks MOVED THAT BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA,THAT THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION AND THE APACHE JUNCTION LIBRARY ASSOCIATION FOR THE DONATION OF THE APACHE JUNCTION LIBRARY BUILDING AND FIXTURES LOCATED AT 122 EAST SECOND AVENUE, APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA,WHOSE LEGAL DESCRIPTION IS: LOTS 50 AND 51,APACHE JUNCTION PLAZA,ACCORDING TO BOOK 10 OF MAPS,PAGE 41 OF PINAL COUNTY,ARIZONA, BE AND HEREBY IS ACCEPTED AS PRESENTED. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT THE CITY MANAGER BE DIRECTED TO DESIGNATE FUNDS FROM FEDERAL REVENUE SHARING CONTINGENCY ACCOUNT NO.005-105-512- 06-73 FOR THE MAINTENANCE,UPKEEP AND RELATED PAYROLL EXPENSES OF SAID LIBRARY IN THE AMOUNT OF $11,930.00 AND FROM GENERAL FUND NON -DEPARTMENTAL ACCOUNT NO.001-105-512-06-35 FOR UTILITY COSTS IN THE AMOUNT OF $720.00. Councilman Damiano seconded the motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. ACCEPTANCE OF MASTER PLAN, SITE SELECTION AND FINAL REPORT FOR THE AIRPORT )Councilman Eidson MOVED THAT BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA,THAT THE APACHE JUNCTION AIRPORT MASTER PLAN AND SITE SELECTION STUDY AND REPORT AS RECOMMENDED BY THE AIRPORT COMMISSION,BE AND HEREBY IS, APPROVED. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT THE CITY COUNCIL DIRECT THE AIRPORT COMMISSION TO CONTINUE TO CO-ORDINATE AND STUDY AS MAY BE APPROPRIATE,TO DETERMINE LAND ACQUISITION COSTS,FUNDING ALTERNATIVES,PUBLIC REACTION AND INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT INTEREST,SO THAT INFORMATION WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR FURTHER CONSIDERATION UPON THE APPROVAL OF AIRSPACE FROM THE FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION. Councilman Damiano seconded the motion. AIRPORT PROPERTY AND REPORT TO THE COUNCIL THEIR FINDINGS WITHIN THE NEXT SIX MONTHS. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT THE AIRPORT COMMISSION BE AND HEREBY IS DIRECTED TO ASSIST THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION IN THEIR STUDY AS MAY BE APPROPRIATE. Vice Mayor Hill seconded the motion. Councilman Damiano stated that this action does not conclude that this will come about.The Council is accepting at this time a report only and i t is not a committment until the airspace is approved. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. Mayor Clarke recessed the meeting. Mayor Clarke reconvened the meeting at 7:50 p.m. LIBRARY BOARD APPOINTMENT )Mayor Clarke requested that more talent bank applications for this appointment be presented before choosing a board member. Councilman Hudson MOVED THAT BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA,THAT LIBRARY BOARD APPOINTMENT ITEM BE TABLED. vacancy was publicized. Vice Mayor Hill seconded the motion. Councilman Damiano asked if this Mayor Clarke confirmed this. Councilman Hudson stated that board and commission vacancies should be given more publication. Councilman Damiano stated that the Council has two applications at the present,but more are needed. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. U.S.HIGHWAY SPEED TEST )Director of Public Works,Rich Broman, stated that after the Council decision on this issue,he would meet with the State Traffic Director and the Department of Public Safety,to work out any necessary designs. Councilman Damiano asked i f the speedlimit could only be dropped in 10 miles per hour increments. Councilman Damiano asked i f after the test was conducted could the RoTtmeDepartment issue citations. Mr.McDaniel stated that this was true, only i f the speed limit was legally changed. Councilman Damiano MOVED THAT BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA,THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS,BE AND HEREBY IS,DIRECTED THROUGH THE CITY MANAGER,TO C04RDINATE AS NECESSARY TO REQUEST THE ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO IMPLEMENT A SPEED TEST THROUGH THE CITY LIMITS.IT IS RECOMMENDED TO THE ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION THAT: 1.THE SPEED LIMIT INCLUDE AREAS BETWEEN MERIDIAN DRIVE AND ROYAL PALM ROAD. 2.THE SPEED LIMIT BE POSTED AT 35 MPH. 3.THE SPEED TEST BE IMPLEMENTED IMMEDIATELY BECAUSE OF THE ADDITIONAL VOLUME OF TRAFFIC CREATED BY THE WINTER VISITORS IN THE LOCALE. 4.THE SPEED TEST BE IN EFFECT FOR A MINIMUM OF 120 DAYS. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY,BE AND HEREBYIS,DIRECTED THROUGH THE CITY MANAGER,TO TAKE APPROPRIATE MEASURE TO ENFORCE THE TEST SPEED LIMIT BY ISSUING WARNING CITATIONS TO VIOLATORS. AT THE END OF THE TEST PERIOD,THE COUNCIL REQUESTS REPORTS FROM THE ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND THE CITY DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY, EXPLAINING THE RESULTS OF THE TEST AND PROVIDING APPROPRIATE RECOMMENDATIONS. Vice Mayor Hill seconded the motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. WORK SESSION, JANUARY 19,1982 )Councilman Eidson 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 OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA, ON JANUARY 19,1982,AT 6:00 P.M. Vice Mayor Hill seconded the motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. EXECUTIVE SESSION, JANUARY 9, 1982 )Councilman Damiano 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 APACHE JUNCTION CITY HALL COMPLEX ON JANUARY 9,1982,AT 8:00 A.M.,FOR THE PURPOSE OF INFORMATION AND REPORTS (COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS) Councilman Steelsmith reported on the Planning and Zoning Commission. Councilman Damiano reported on the Airport Commission, providing the Council with a report on financing alternatives for the proposed airport, made by the firm of Young,Smith and Peacock. Vice Mayor Hill reported the status of the City Manager selection. Councilman Damiano commended the Public Works Department on the condition of the medians. Mayor Clarke stated that the Library Board is pleased with the acceptance of the Library contract. REQUESTS OF COUNCIL Councilman Shanks MOVED THAT BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA,THAT RESOLUTION NO.81-27,A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA,PROVIDING FOR THE DEPOSIT OF CITY FUNDS;AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY,BE AND HEREBY IS, APPROVED. Councilman Damiano seconded the motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. Councilman Hudson stated that he had received a petition fromcitizensof Apache Villa,requesting a street light improvement district. Councilman Hudson requested that the City Clerk place this on the next agenda. Mayor Clarke stated that if at all possible,this would be on the next agenda. Councilman Damiano asked i f the wiring would have to be installed underground. Councilman Hudson stated that this was possible. Councilman Hudson stated that there needs to be an agreement between the City and Pinal County that low-income housing units beconstructedintheform of conventional public housing. Mr.Jim Norris,Executive Director of Pinal County Housing Authority, explained that if approved,the low-income housing units would have scattered sites,with size and styles to concur with the area in which they are built. Councilman Hudson MOVED THAT BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, The motion carried. Councilman Shanks asked Mr.Richard Taylor what the status was on the Palm Springs Water issue. Mr.Taylor stated that the Corporation Commission is stalling in making a decision on whether or not to hold a hearing.Mr.Taylor informed the Council that his organization has urged the Internal Revenue Service to audit the Palm Springs Water Company,and therewillbe an audit. ADJOURNMENT )Councilman Damiano MOVED THAT BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA,THAT THE MEETING BE ADJOURNED AT 8:20 P.M. Councilman Hudson seconded the motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. APPROVED THIS 19TH DAY OF JANUARY ,1982,BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL. WENDELL J.CLA Mayor ATTEST: KA HLEEN CONNELLY Acting City Clerk