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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1982-01-19 City Council Regular MinutesCITY COUNCIL MINUTES REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 19,1982 The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of ApacheJunction,Arizona,was held on January 19,1982,at the Apache Junction Council Chambers pursuant to the notice required by law. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Clarke called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m. INVOCATION Councilman Eidson led the Invocation. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Vice Mayor Hill led the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL Councilmen Present: Staff Present: Others Present: Councilman Eidson,CouncilmanSteelsmith,Councilman Shanks, Councilman Hudson,Councilman Damiano, Vice Mayor Hill, Mayor Clarke Acting City Manager/Director of Public Safety,Bill McDaniel Acting City Clerk/Deputy CityClerk,Kathleen ConnellyDirectorofPlanning,Joe GeroDirector of Public Works, Rich BromanCity Attorney,Arnold Hirsch Ms Fran Heidi 1345 South Cactus Road Apache Junction,Arizona 85220 Ms Betty Thompson 310 North Ocotillo Apache Junction,Arizona 85220 Mr.John O'Mara 251 West 16th Avenue Apache Junction,Arizona 85220 Mr.Richard Rabidue 575 West 23rd AvenueAache Junction Arizona 85220 ACCEPTANCE OF MINUTES OF SPECIAL MEETING OF DECEMBER 29,1981 ) )Councilman Eidson MOVED THAT BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA,THAT THE MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF DECEMBER 29,1981,BE ACCEPTED AS PRESENTED. Vice Mayor Hill seconded the motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. ACCEPTANCE OF MINUTES OF SPECIAL MEETING OF JANUARY 12,1982 ) )Councilman Hudson MOVED THAT BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA,THAT THE MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF JANUARY 12,1982,BE ACCEPTED AS PRESENTED. Councilman Damiano seconded the motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. ACCEPTANCE OF MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF JANUARY 5, 1982 ) )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 JANUARY 5,1982, BE ACCEPTED AS PRESENTED. Vice Mayor Hill seconded the motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. AWARDS,PRESENTATIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS Mayor Clarke stated that in the past the City Council has had apolicyof presenting a Certificate of Appreciation to a deservingcitizen,but would like to have suggestions for recipients deserving recognition from the public. CALL TO THE PUBLIC Ms Fran Heidi,1345 North Ocotillo,Apache Junction,Arizona, addressed the Council regarding the cleanup of washes because of debris caused by rains.Ms Heidi also expressed the opinion thatthe City should have their own trash pick-up. Mayor Clarke stated that most of the washes needing attention are on private property,but that the wash indicated is "Weekes Wash", east of Cactus Road,which does need cleaning and will be investigated. Mr.John O'Mara, Vice President of the Apache Junction Homeowner'sAssociation,251 West 16th Avenue,Apache Junction,addressed the Council regarding the Palm Springs Water Company issue,stating that the Corporation Commission had rejected Resolution No.81-14 as it was too vague.Mr.O'Mara requested that the Council pass a more specificresolution,as the Corporation Commission won't work with the Homeowner's Association without the City Council endorsement. Mayor Clarke reiterated that the City Council would look into the matter and do their best to work with the Homeowner's Association and the Corporation Commission to resolve the issue. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT Acting City Manager,Bill McDaniel,reported that the City has mailed out 520 Business License_statements.As of this date,182 have responded with payment,with a total amount of $8,351.00. Director of Public Works, Rich Broman,reported on the progress toward creating a street light improvement district in Apache Villa,stating that the Salt River Project has been contacted,and is beginning to design a system updating the district area and to determine the cost. Mr.Broman stated that his is an involved project and in the past the necessary agreements were not available.To obtain these was very time consuming.He also outlined the requirements necessary for this project. Mr.Broman reported on the speed test requested by the City Council. The motion passed by the Council was sent to the Arizona Department of Transportation in Globe,but will be performed by the Department ofTransportationinPhoenix. Mr.Broman informed the Council that the dirt road treatment preferred by the Council has been started. Mayor Clarke asked i f there were any citizens present whom had signed the petition for the street light improvement district. As no one who had signed the petition was present,Mr.Bromanstatedthathe would contact those citizens and inform them of the progress regarding the issue. Councilman Hudson requested that Mr.Broman explain to the public how this district is financed. Mr.Broman informed the public that when the district is created, the lights and electrical fees would be charged to the property owners. Each property owner is assessed once a year and charged a flat assessmentfee. PUBLIC HEARINGS APPLICATION! FOR SMALL GAME. BINGO LICENSE DESERT QUEEN field inspection i t had been revealed that there is little additional parking in the trailer park. Ms Thompson stated that the license would be used by the trailer park only,so there would not be a need for additional parking. 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 Damiano 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 THE DESERT QUEEN TRAILER PARK,BE AND HEREBY IS,RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL TO THE ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE, BINGO LICENSING AUTHORITY. Vice Mayor Hill seconded the motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. OLD BUSINESS PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO.120, TANDY )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.120,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.120,by title only for the second 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 APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA,ZONING ORDINANCE BY AMENDING THE ZONING MAP CHANGING THE ZONING DISTRICT CLASSIFICATION IN REZONING CASE PZ-20-81 FROM GENERAL RURAL (GR) TO TRAILER HOMESITE BY PLANNED DEVELOPMENT (TH/PD),REPEALING ANY CONFLICTING PROVISIONS;PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING PENALTIES. Councilman Steelsmith MOVED THAT BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA,THAT ORDINANCE NO.120,AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY DEVELOPMENT AS APPROVED MEETS OR EXCEEDS THE GENERAL CRITERIA AS SET FORTH IN SECTION 33.09 OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE;AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT THE REASONS FOR APPROVAL OF THIS MOTION ARE: (1)THE CITY COUNCIL RECOGNIZES THE SUBSTANTIAL EFFORT THAT THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION AND THE OTHER MEMBERS OF THE LAND USE COMMITTEE HAVE MADE IN DEVELOPING INFORMATION FROM WHICH THEY HAVE CONCLUDED A PROPOSED GENERAL PLAN FOR THE COMMUNITY.HOWEVER,IN THIS CASE,THE APPLICATION FOR THE TRAILER HOMESITE BY PLANNED DEVELOPMENT (TH/PD); HAS REQUIRED ADVANCE SUBSTANTIAL EFFORT BY THE APPLICANT WHO,IN GOOD FAITH,PREPARED A COMPLETE APPLICATION WHICH WAS PRESENTED TO THE CITY FOR THEIR CONSIDERATION PRIOR TO THERE BEING COMPLETE PUBLIC KNOWLEDGE WHICH ULTIMATELY WAS MADE AVAILABLE BY THE LAND USE COMMITTEE THE DAY PRIOR TO THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION CONSIDERATION OF THIS APPLICATION.IT APPEARS TO THE CITY COUNCIL THAT IT WOULD BE UNFAIR TO PLACE UPON THIS APPLICANT THE NECESSITY TO CHANGE HIS PLANS WHEN INFORMATION HAD NOT BEEN AVAILABLE. (2)THE CITY COUNCIL TAKES NOTE THAT THE APPLICATION PROPOSED, WITH THE LOCAL STREETS NOW ABANDONED,WOULD HAVE MINIMUM LOT SIZES APPROXIMATELY 14,000 SQUARE FEET WHICH IS SUBSTANTIALLY LARGER THAN THE MINIMUM LOT SIZE AS REQUIRED IN THE ZONING ORDINANCE AND WHICH,IS LARGER THAN THE MINIMUM 10,000 SQUARE FEET WHICH WOULD BE THE MINIMUM SIZE OF LOTS PROPOSED IN MOST OF THE COMMUNITY BY THE DRAFT GENERAL PLAN. (3)THE SUBJECT PROPERTY DOES HAVE FRONTAGE AND,THEREFORE,ACCESS ON IRONWOOD DRIVE WHICH WOULD GIVE ADEQUATE ACCESS FOR THE MOVEMENT OF MOBILE UNITS IN THE AREA AND SHOULD BE ABLE TO HANDLE ANY TRAFFIC WHICH MAY BE GENERATED. Councilman Damiano seconded the motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO.121, PECK (Second Reading) ) Mayor Clarke stated that the Council had received a letter from the applicant,wishing to withdraw theapplication. Councilman Eidson MOVED THAT BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA,THAT REZONING CASE PZ-21-81 ALSO KNOWN AS PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO.121,APPLICATION OF VINTON PECK,BE AND HEREBY IS,ACCEPTED AS WITHDRAWN WITHOUT PREJUDICE. Councilman Damiano seconded the motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO.125, VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. Mayor Clarke called upon the City Clerk to read Ordinance No.125,by title only for the second 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 PENALTIES. Councilman Damiano MOVED THAT BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA,THAT 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 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 PENALTIES, BE AND HEREBY IS,APPROVED;FOR THE FOLLOWING REASONS: A."THOSE REASONS AS SET FORTH BY THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION WHICH ARE HEREBY ADOPTED BY REFERENCE." Councilman Steelsmith seconded the motion. Councilman Damiano wished to make i tclearthatthereasonforhisrecommendationisthatthe majority of residents in the area were in favor of this rezoning case. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. Mayor Clarke recessed the meeting. Mayor Clarke reconvened the meeting at 7:56 p.m. BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT APPLICATION )Superintendent of Community Services, Mr.Jeff Bell,explained that the land acquisition of 276 acres is for a recreational park.Mr.Bell outlined the Park Development Plan,a copy of which was provided to the Council,prepared by Willdan Associates. Mr.Bell stated that there is a fault in the plan in the form of anoverestimationofthe funding available for this project.As a result, a supplemental plan was also provided to the Council,which meets thecriteriaof Bureau of Land Management.Mr.Bell informed the Councilthati t is the recommendation of the Parks and Recreation Commission BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT DIRECTION BE GIVEN TO THE CITY MANAGER TO PROCEED WITH THE ADMINISTRATIVE STEPS NECESSARY TO ACQUIRE THE DESCRIBED BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT LAND FOR THE PURPOSE OF A CITY PARK. Vice Mayor Hill seconded the motion. Councilman Hudson asked what the name of the camping park would be. Director of Planning stated that a vote was taken at the Planning and Zoning Commission and Parks andRecreationCommissionmeeting,and the camping park would be designated as "Equine Camping",for rodeo purposes only,when a rodeo is in progress. Councilman Hudson wished to know i f only rodeo participants,with stock,would be able to use the camping area. Mr.Gero stated that the camping park would be designed to standards for camping with stock,but would notnecessarilydesignate who would be allowed to camp in the park. Councilman Steelsmith stated that in the future there it will be necessary to have regulations for the camping areas. Councilman Damiano asked if when there was a rodeo on the rodeo grounds,the camping area would be strictly for rodeo participants. Mr.Gero explained that it would bebest for safety reasons to restrict the camping area for rodeo participants while there is a rodeo, but rodeos are not frequent or year round,so there should not be a problem. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. NEW BUSINESS ACCEPTANCE OF LIBRARY BOARD MEMBER RESIGNATION ) Mayor Clarke stated that Ms Elizabeth Burks requested that the Council accept her resignation from the Library Board due to personal reasons. Councilman Damiano MOVED THAT BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CTIY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA,THAT THE RESIGNATION OF MS ELIZABETH BURKS FROM THE LIBRARY BOARD,BE AND HEREBY IS,ACCEPTED WITH REGRET. Vice Mayor Hill seconded the motion. VOTE:Unanimous , The motion carried. INFORMATION AND REPORTS (COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS) Councilman Shanks reported on the Emergency Food Providers meeting.The next meeting will be January 22,1982,at 9:00 a.m.in the Community Services Building. Councilman Steelsmith informed the Council and public that thePlanningand Zoning Commission meeting will be held on January 20, 1982,at 7:00 p.m. Councilman Hudson reported on the Charter Government meeting. Councilman Damiano called on Mr.Richard Rabidue to brief the Council on the "Gong Show"being held for the Veterans Memorial Park. Mr.Rabidue stated that a time and date is not yet set for the show,and the show will be as close as possible to the ortginal Gong Show.There will be booths and Memorial Bricks sold,and also a ground breaking scheduled for February 15,1982. Councilman Hudson asked how the sale of the Memorial Bricks is proceeding. Mr.Rabidue stated that i t is going well. Mayor Clarke informed the Council that he has spoken with twodifferentcontractorswhohave donated their time to pour concrete and lay blocks. Councilman Eidson announced the resignation of Ms Sandra Oberg from the Board of Adjustment,which creates two vacancies on the Boardof Adjustment.Councilman Eidson requested that these vacancies bepublicized. Councilman Shanks stated that the problem with handicapped parking is continuing,requesting that signs be put up in front of handicapped parking spaces. Acting City Manager,Bill McDaniel,stated that the staff is in the process of drafting an ordinance regarding handicapped parking,so thatthiscan be enforced. Mayor Clarke informed the Council that there is a nationwide standard sign for this use,and i t is being investigated. Councilman Hudson agreed that handicapped parking spaces are hard tosee at night,and the majority of people don't park in them intentionally. REQUESTS OF COUNCIL Councilman Eidson addressed the Council regarding the study several Councilmembers conducted on changes in the Business License and Park N' Swa Ordinances.Councilman Eidson re uested that this be ublicized so Vice Mayor Hill affirmed that the Park N'Swap Manager agrees with the parking charge. Councilman Eidson stated that the parking charge had been compared with the Park N'Swap in Tucson, which was the same fee and will remainso for some time. Councilman Eidson MOVED THAT BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA,THAT DIRECTION BE GIVEN TO THE CITY MANAGER TO PROCEED WITH THE ADMINISTRATIVE STEPS NECESSARY TO AMEND SPECIFIC SECTIONS OF THE APACHE JUNCTION CITY CODE REGARDING BUSINESS LICENSES IN ORDER TO ESTABLISH A STAGGERED SCHEDULE FOR THE RENEWAL OF BUSINESS LICENSES AND TO ADOPT A MINIMAL OCCUPATIONAL SERVICE CHARGE SCHEDULE FOR THE APACHE JUNCTION PARK AND SWAP, WITH THE EMERGENCY CLAUSE. Vice Mayor Hill seconded the motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. Councilman Hudson stated that during the past several months,theCity Manager applications had been screened and applicants interviewed. Councilman Hudson MOVED THAT BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA, THAT MR.JAMES TUVELL BE HIRED AS CITY MANAGER AT A STARTING SALARY OF $35,500.00 PER YEAR IN TWENTY-SIX (26)EQUAL INSTALLMENTS AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH ORDINANCE NO.12,EFFECTIVE FEBRUARY 1, 1982. Councilman Steelsmith seconded the motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. Mayor Clarke called on Mr.James Tuvell,to welcome Mr.Tuvell to the City. of Apache Junction. Mr.Tuvell stated that i t is a great honor to be asked to serve as City Manager,in what he considered to be his home town. Mayor Clarke congratulated the City Manager Screening Committee on the work they did. Councilman Eidson congratulated Acting City Manager,Bill McDaniel on a job well done. Mayor Clarke requested that the City Clerk investigate the song about Apache Junction that Jay Mitchell wrote as the City's official song. Mayor Clarke MOVED THAT BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA, THAT DIRECTION BE GIVEN TO THE CITY MANAGER AND CITY CLERK TO CONTACT MR.JAY MITCHELL REGARDING THE ADOPTION OF HIS SONG AS THE OFFICIAL CITY SONG. Councilman Hudson stated that Mr.Mitchell sings several songs regarding the Superstition Mountains and does an outstanding performance. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. ADJOURNMENT )Councilman Steelsmith MOVED THAT BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA,THAT THE MEETING BE ADJOURNED AT 8:25 P.M. Vice Mayor Hill seconded the motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. APPROVED THIS 2ND DAY OF FEBRUARY AND CITY COUNCIL OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA. ATTEST: ''oeze,D KATHLEEN CONNELLY Acting City Clerk ,1982,BY THE MAYOR WENDELL J.CLAR Mayor