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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1982-04-20 City Council Regular MinutesCITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING APRIL 20,1982 The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of ApacheJunction,Arizona,was held on April 20,1982, at the Apache Junction Council Chambers pursuant to the notice required by law. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Clarke called the meeting to order at 7:08 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 Damiano,Councilman Eidson,- Councilman Hudson,Vice Mayor Hill, Mayor Clarke Councilmen Absent: Councilman Shanks Staff Present: Others Present: City Manager,James TuvellCity Clerk,Kathleen ConnellyDirector of Public Safety,Bill McDanielDirectorofPublic Works, Rich BromanDirector of Planning,Joe GeroCity Attorney,Arnold Hirsch Ms Ilene Taylor 1617 S.Cortez Apache Junction,Arizona 85220 Mr.Phil Goldsberry Planning Director Central Arizona Association of Governments Mr.Robert E.DeBow 1037 E. Estevan Avenue Apache Junction,Arizona 85220 Mr.Richard Rabidue The motion carried. ACCEPTANCE OF MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF APRIL 6, 1982 )Vice Mayor Hill 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 APRIL 6, 1982, BE ACCEPTED AS PRESENTED. Councilman Damiano seconded the motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. AWARDS,PRESENTATIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS Mayor Clarke explained that at a past Council meeting i t had been decided that Mr.Jay Mitchell should sing his song about Apache Junctionat a future Council meeting,with the possibility of it becoming the City song, and:he ihtroducedMr. Mitchell,who sang the aforementioned song. CALL TO THE PUBLIC Ms Ilene Taylor,1617 South Cortez,Apache Junction,representing the Arizona Mobile Housing Association,informed the Council and publicof a Convention of this organization,which would take place in the City on May 15,1982.She requested that the Mayor be one of the guest speakers.Mayor Clarke accepted. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT City Manager James Tuvell,called upon Director of Planning Joe Gero,to give a progress report on abandonments in process and the Community Development Block Grant program. Mr.Gero presented the Council with a list of procedures necessary for abandonments,and briefed the Council on the present abandonmentapplications. Mr.Phil Goldsberry,Planning Director of Central Arizona Association of Governments,addressed the Council regarding the Community Development Block Grant program,outlining some of the key points which were: 1.certain requirements at the State,Federal,and Central Arizona Association of Governments level which grant recipients must meet. 2.the grant program will be competetive within the Central Arizona Association of Governments region for five grants,each no more than $79,200,.00. 3.there are eligible activities and there are ineligible activities. 4.must meet a time schedule. Mr.Tuvell commented on the great improvement of in-house streetrepairsaccomplishedbytheDepartmentofPublicWorks. PUBLIC HEARINGS APPLICATION FOR LIQUOR LICENSE PERSON TRANSFER,PIZZA HOUSE ) )Mayor Clarke opened the hearing to the public. City. Clerk Kathleen Connelly,briefedthe Council on the application. 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 PERSON TRANSFER OF A SERIES 7 LIQUOR LICENSE TO THE PIZZA HOUSE,BE AND HEREBY IS,RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL TO THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF LIQUOR LICENSES AND CONTROL. Vice Mayor Hill seconded the motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. OLD BUSINESS PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO.136, BEAULIEU (Second Reading) )Director of Planning Joe Gero,briefedthe Council on the application for rezoning from General Rural GR to CB -2 General Business,and stated that the Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously recommends approval. 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.136,BE READ BY TITLE ONLY, AND THE READING OF THE ENTIRE ORDINANCE BE WAIVED. Councilman Steelsmith seconded the motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. Mayor Clarke called upon the City Clerk to read Ordinance No.136,by title only for the second reading. City Clerk Kathleen Connelly,read asfollows: Councilman Steelsmith MOVED THAT BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA,THAT ORDINANCE NO.136,AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA,AMENDING THE APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA,ZONING ORDINANCE BY AMENDING THE ZONING MAP CHANGING THE ZONING DISTRICT CLASSIFICATION IN REZONING CASE PZ-2-82 FROM GR GENERAL RURAL TO CB -2 GENERAL BUSINESS ZONE,REPEALING ANY CONFLICTING PROVISIONS;PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY;AND PROVIDING PENALTIES, BE AND HEREBY IS ADOPTED AND APPROVED FOR THE FOLLOWING REASONS: A."THOSE REASONS AS SET FORTH BY THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION WHICH ARE HEREBY ADOPTED BY REFERENCE." Councilman Damiano seconded the motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. SPEED LIMIT ADJUSTMENTS, U.S.HIGHWAY 60 )Director of Public Works Rich Broman, addressed the Council regarding the speed limit adjustments along U.S.Highway 60,and stated that the Arizona Department of Transportation recommends that a 40 mph speed limit be established along this highway. Councilman Eidson requested that theDirector of Public Works check with the Arizona Department of Transportation on west -bound speed limits on Apache Trail from Royal Palm to Meridian. Mr.Broman responded that he would check with Arizona Department of Transportation regarding the speed limits. Councilman Hudson MOVED THAT BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA,THAT IT BE RECOMMENDED TO THE ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION THAT A 40 MPH SPEED ZONE BE ESTABLISHED FROM MILEPOST 194.00 (MERIDIAN DRIVE) TO 196.45 (IDAHO ROAD). Councilman Eidson seconded the motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. Director of Public Safety Bill McDaniel, added that the Department of Public Safety would issue warnings for an adjustment period,as a transition,and would not be issuing citations right away. NEW BUSINESS RESOLUTION OF INTENT NO.82-16, STREET LIGHT IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT))Director of Public Works Rich Broman, expalined that providin that this Resolution is passed,there will be Mr. Tuvell informed the Council that i t is not necessary to pass this Resolution of Intent by emergency clause, and the Council may delete the emergency clause from the Resolution. Councilman Damiano MOVED THAT BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA,THAT RESOLUTION OF INTENTION NO.82-16,A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA,DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO PURCHASE ELECTRICITY,WHICH INCLUDES A CHARGE FOR THE USE OF LIGHTING FACILITIES,FOR LIGHTING PUBLIC STREETS WITHIN AN AREA: DESCRIBED AS APACHE VILLA III LOTS 141-172,APACHE VILLA IV LOTS 1-15, AND CLEARVIEW LOTS 1-22, P.C.R.,PINAL COUNTY,ARIZONA. ALL WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS OF APACHE JUNCTION,PINAL COUNTY,ARIZONA, PURSUANT TO A.R.S. 9-7313 AND 9-714 DECLARING THE PURCHASE OF ELECTRICITY TO BE OF MORE THAN LOCAL OR ORDINARY PUBLIC BENEFIT,AND THAT THE COST OF SAID ELECTRICITY SHALL BE ASSESSED ON A CERTAIN DISTRICT,BE AND HEREBY IS,APPROVED. Vice Mayor Hill seconded the motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. URBAN BOUNDARIES )Director of Planning Joe Gero,briefedthe Council on the City Urban Boundaries,which are necessary to declare at this time. Mr. Tuvell explained that every year, or as our needs change,the boundaries may be changed,and that the street improvements may also be changed. Councilman Damiano MOVED THAT BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA,THAT URBAN BOUNDARIES BE ESTABLISHED FOR THE PURPOSE OF OBTAINING FEDERAL AID FOR STREETS CONSTRUCTION IN THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,AND THAT THESE URBAN BOUNDARIES BE DELINEATED AS SHOWN ON THE ATTACHED MAP,MARKED "EXHIBIT A". Councilman Steelsmith seconded the motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. AWARD OF BID,DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY EQUIPMENT )Bill McDaniel stated that this bid was advertised for a Recorder Logger,and as Dictaphone was the only bid submitted requested that their bid be accepted. Councilman Hudson MOVED THAT BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA,THAT THE CONTRACT FOR RECORDER BID,NO.DPS 001-82,BE AND The motion carried. AWARD OF BID,CHIP SEALING OF STREETS )Director of Public Works Rich Broman informed the Council that the bid opening had been advertised and two bid offers had been submitted,the lowest being Bentson Contracting Company, and requested that the Council approve acceptance of this contract. Mr.Broman also requested that the proposal be expanded as the bid was extremely low,due to material and equipment being located near the City. Councilman Eidson MOVED THAT BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA,THAT THE PROPOSAL BY BENTSON CONTRACTING COMPANY DATED APRIL 12, 1982,FOR CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION PROJECT PW 82-2,BE ACCEPTED AND THAT DIRECTION BE GIVEN TO THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS THROUGH THE CITY MANAGER TO EXPAND THE SCOPE OF THE CONTRACT TO COVER MORE ROADWAY CHIP SEALING, AT A UNIT PRICE OF $0.55 PER SQUARE YARD,PLUS STRIPING AND TRAFFIC CONTROL, WITH THE TOTAL EXPENDITURE NOT TO EXCEED $112,000.00. Councilman Damiano seconded the motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. Mayor Clarke recessed the meeting. Mayor Clarke reconvened the meeting at 8:15 p.m. AWARD OF BID,REFRIGERATION OF ADMINISTRATION BUILDING )Building Official Leo Frazier,briefed the Council on the bid and explained that this bid package is for the renovation of the air conditioning system in the Administration Buildingfor which there were two bids submitted.He recommended that Isley'sRefrigerationInc.,be awarded the bid. Councilman Eidson MOVED THAT BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA,THAT THE CONTRACT FOR PROJECT PW 82-1 REDESIGN AND MODIFICATION OF AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM FORCITY ADMINISTRATION BUILDING,BE AND HEREBY IS AWARDED TO ISLEY'S REFRIGERATION,INS.,2225 WEST MAIN STREET,MESA, ARIZONA,85201,IN THE AMOUNT OF $4971.00. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT ISLEY'S REFRIGERATION INC.,SHALL COMPLY WITH ALL SPECIFICATIONS AND CONDITIONS AS SET FORTH IN THE BID PACKAGE FOR PROJECT PW 82-1 AND SHALL HAVE ALL WORK SUBSTANTIALLY COMPLETED BY JUNE 5, 1982. Vice Mayor Hill seconded the motion. VOTE:Unanimous Mayor Clarke asked what the City has, in the past,paid for annual audits. Mr. Tuvell replied that he would have to check into past records for that information,but that i t has been considerably more. Councilman Eidson MOVED THAT BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA,THAT THE CONTRACT FOR THE CITY'S ANNUAL AUDIT BE AWARDED TO HENRY AND HORNE,IN THE AMOUNT OF $6936.00. Vice Mayor Hill seconded the motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. CITY DEVELOPMENT GUIDE ) Rich Broman explained the purpose of the Development Guide,and requested that the Council study the Guidefor a 30 day period after which a decision would be made. Councilman Damiano 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 ENGINEER,THROUGH-THE CITY MANAGER,TO DISSEMINATE THE DEVELOPMENT GUIDE FOR PUBLIC REVIEW AND COMMENT,AFTER WHICH, AT THE MAY 18,1982,REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, THE DEVELOPMENT GUIDE MAY BE SUBMITTED FOR FORMAL ADOPTION BY FURTHER MINUTE ACTION. Councilman Steelsmith seconded the motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. SPECIAL PROVISIONS FOR PUBLIC RIGHTS -OF -WAY )Rich Broman informed the Council ofthe necessity of Special Provisions for establishing the types ofconstruction methods,materials,and testing/inspection required ofallcontractorsworkinginthe City,requesting that the Council studythisfor a 30 day period before taking Council action. Councilman Damiano MOVED THAT BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA,THAT DIRECTION BE GIVEN THE CITY ENGINEER,THROUGH THE CITY MANAGER,TO DISSEMINATE THE SPECIAL PROVISIONS FOR STREET CONSTRUCTION AND SPECIAL PROVISIONS FOR INSTALLATION OF UNDERGROUND UTILITIES FOR PUBLIC REVIEW AND COMMENT,AFTER WHICH,AT THE MAY 18,1982,REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING,THE SPECIAL PROVISIONS MAY BE SUBMITTED FOR FORMAL ADOPTION AS CITY ORDINANCE. Vice Mayor Hill seconded the motion. Mayor Clarke expressed the necessity stating that several proposals have been received by the City and a package of proposals will be presented to the Council at the next regular meeting. Councilman Damiano MOVED THAT BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA,THAT THIS AGENDA ITEM BE CONTINUED AT A LATER DATE. Vice Mayor Hill seconded the motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. APPOINTMENTS TO AD -HOC COMMITTEE FOR BUSINESS LICENSE STUDY ) )Mr.Tuvell gave an update on this item, stating that candidates for the Committee would be presented to the Council at the next Council meeting. Councilman Hudson MOVED THAT BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA,THAT THIS AGENDA ITEM BE CONTINUED AT A LATER DATE. Councilman Steelsmith seconded the motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. WORK SESSION AND EXECUTIVE SESSION,MAY 4, 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 AND AN EXECUTIVE SESSION BE HELD IN THE CITY HALL COMPLEX OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA,ON MAY 4,1982,AT 6:30 P.M. Councilman Damiano seconded the motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. INFORMATION AND REPORTS (COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS) Councilman Steelsmith informed the Council of a Planning and Zoning Commission Special Meeting on the General Plan on April 21, 1982,at 7:00 p.m. Councilman Damiano called upon Mr.Dick Rabidue to report on the Veteran's Memorial Park. Mr.Rabidue stated that he felt there is a lack of cooperation with ADJOURNMENT )Vice Mayor Hill MOVED THAT BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA,THAT THE MEETING BE ADJOURNED AT 8:40 P.M. Councilman Damiano seconded the motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. APPROVED THIS 4TH DAY OF MAY ,1982,BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA. WENDELL J.CLAR Mayor ATTEST: KATHLEEN CONNELLYCity Clerk