HomeMy WebLinkAbout1982-06-15 City Council Regular MinutesCITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
JUNE 15,1982
The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Apache Junction,
Arizona,was held on June 15,1982, 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
Vice Mayor Hill led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL
Councilmen Present:
Staff Present:
Others Present:
Councilman Dathiano,Councilman
Shanks,Councilman Eidson,
Councilman Steelsmith,Councilman
Hudson, Vice Mayor Hill,Mayor Clarke
City Manager J.James TuvellCityClerkKathleenConnellyDirector of Public Works Rich BromanDirector of Public SafetyBillMcDanielDirector of Planning Joe GeroSuperintendent of Community ServicesJeffBellCityEngineer Art Allen
Associate Planner Chuck Newcomer
Ms Jan Hiller
Chamber of Commerce
1435 N. Ironwood Drive
Apache Junction,Arizona 85220
Ms Sophia GargraveSoroptimistInternational
1011 N.Vista Drive
Apache Junction,Arizona 85220
Ms Hazel Eldridge,PresidentLibraryBoard
1815 S.Cactus Road
A ache Junction,Arizona 85220
Mr_ William Fasset
2230 N.Apache Trail
Apache. Junction,Arizona 85220
Mr. Dick Rabidue
575 W.23rd Avenue
Apache Junction,Arizona 85220
ACCEPTANCE OF THE 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 Damiano seconded the motion.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
ACCEPTANCE OF THE MINUTES OF
REGULAR MEETING OF JUNE 1, 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 JUNE 1, 1982,BE ACCEPTED AS PRESENTED.
Councilman Damiano seconded the motion.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
AWARDS,PRESENTATIONS,AND COMMUNICATIONS
Ms Jan Hiller,representing the Chamber of Commerce,presented a check for
$100.00 to the Community Swimming Pool Fund,in the memory of Mr.Marvin Johnson.
Ms Sophia Gargrave,President,Soroptimist International,presented a
check for $100.00 to Ms Hazel Eldridge,President of the Library Board,for the
Apache Junction Library.
CALL TO THE PUBLIC
None.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
City Manager J.James Tuvell,requested of the Council that agenda Item No.25,
Approval of Property and Casualty Insurance,be considered at this time.
Mr.Tuvell reminded the Council that at the May 18,1982,Council meeting,Fred S.
James was appointed as a broker for property and casualty insurance,and the
Fred S.James Company would like to present their proposal to the Council.
Mr.Tuvell also stated that this proposal gives the City more coverage for less
premium.
Vice Mayor Hill seconded the motion.
Councilman Shanks informed the Councilthatshe is satisfied with the two bids the City has received.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
City Manager Tuvell called on the Director of Public Works to give a report
on street repairs.
Director of Public Works Rich Broman reported that the paving on 16th Avenue
is complete and the remaining rough spots will be removed in August.Mr.Broman
stated that the department is presently grading Broadway Road, and with additional
funds to be received,the street programs will be significantly enhanced in thenear future.
Councilman Damiano asked Mr.Broman i f he was aware of damage caused by heat
to specific streets.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
PROPOSED RESOLUTION NO.82-34,
DECLARING CHAPTER 3 & 4 OF
VOLUME I I OF THE LAND DEVELOPMENT
CODE AS PUBLIC RECORD
Mayor Clarke opened the hearing to thepublic.
City Engineer Art Allen briefed the
Council on this and the next two items.
Councilman Hudson asked how our restrictions
compare with those of other cities.
Mr.Allen stated that much of the Land
Development Code was taken from similar documents from Maricopa County which
have been very effective for several years,and that many other cities'documents
are quite similar.
Councilman Hudson asked i f the City of ApacheJunction would than be considered to no more restrictive than other cities.
Mr.Allen stated that this would be a safe
assumption.
Mayor Clarke wished to know i f there were
any guidelines or restrictions as to when striping must be applied to the pavement.
Mr.Allen stated that in most instances themunicipalityorlocalgovernment applies the striping,and i t is necessary for
good traffic patterns for the striping to be completed promptly.
doing the striping on our streets.Mayor Clarke asked i f the City had been
Councilman Damiano MOVED THAT BE IT
RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA,
THAT RESOLUTION NO.82-34,A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA, DECLARING AS A PUBLIC RECORD THOSE CERTAIN DOCUMENTS
FILED WITH THE CITY CLERK AND ENTITLED CHAPTER 3, CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION SPECIAL
PROVISIONS FOR STREET IMPROVEMENTS,AND CHAPTER 4,CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION SPECIAL
PROVISIONS FOR INSTALLATION OF UNDERGROUND UTILITIES,WHICH WILL BE ADDED TO THE
CODE OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,VOLUME II,LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE,BE AND
HEREBY IS,APPROVED.
Councilman Eidson seconded the motion.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO.151,ADOPTING
CHAPTERS 3 & 4 OF VOLUME II,OF THE
LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE (First Reading)
)Mayor Clarke opened the hearing to thepublic.
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.151,by title only for the first reading.
City Clerk Kathleen Connelly,read as
follows:
ORDINANCE NO.151,AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR
AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA,ADDING CHAPTERS 3 AND 4
TO THE CITY CODE OF APACHE JUNCTION (VOLUME I I -LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE)PERTAINING
TO CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES IN PUBLIC RIGHTS -OF -WAY IN WHICH CHAPTER 3 CONTAINS
SPECIAL PROVISIONS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF STREET IMPROVEMENTS,AND CHAPTER 4 CONTAINS
SPECIAL PROVISIONS FOR INSTALLATION OF UNDERGROUND UTILITIES.
PROPOSED RESOLUTION NO.82-35,
DECLARING DEVELOPMENT GUIDE
AS PUBLIC RECORD
)Mayor Clarke opened the hearing to thepublic.
Mayor Clarke asked i f there was anyone
who wished to speak in favor of or in opposition to the petition.There being
no one wishing to address the Council,Mayor Clarke closed the hearing to thepublic.
Councilman Shanks MOVED THAT BE IT
RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA,
THAT RESOLUTION NO.82-35,A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA, DECLARING AS A PUBLIC RECORD THAT CERTAIN
DOCUMENT FILED WITH THE CITY CLERK AND ENTITLED APACHE JUNCTION DEVELOPMENT
GUIDE,PROCEDURES FOR DEVELOPERS AND ENGINEERS IN PREPARING PLANS FOR REVIEW
AND APPROVAL,WHICH MAY BE REFERRED TO AS THE "CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA,
ADOPTION OF DEVELOPMENT GUIDE
public.) Mayor Clarke opened the hearing to the
Mayor Clarke asked i f there was anyone
who wished to speak in favor of or in opposition to the issue.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 A CERTAIN DOCUMENT MADE A PUBLIC RECORD BY RESOLUTION NO.82-35 AND ENTITLED
APACHE JUNCTION DEVELOPMENT GUIDE,PROCEDURES FOR DEVELOPERS AND ENGINEERS IN
PREPARING PLANS FOR REVIEW,WHICH MAY BE REFERRED TO AS THE "CITY OF APACHE
JUNCTION, ARIZONA,DEVELOPMENT GUIDE,"BE AND HEREBY IS,ADOPTED.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT THE CITY MANAGER UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE DEVELOPMENT
COORDINATING COMMITTEE, BE AUTHORIZED TO APPROVE ROUTINE REVISIONS TO THE CITY OF
APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA,DEVELOPMENT GUIDE IN ORDER THAT THE DOCUMENT IS CURRENT
WITH POLICY AND PROCEDURES OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,AND THAT MAJOR REVISIONS
BE SUBMITTED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL.
Councilman Damiano seconded the motion.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
PROPOSED USE HEARING ON
FEDERAL REVENUE SHARING )
)Mayor Clarke opened the hearing to thepublic.
City Manager James Tuvell explained that
two public hearings are required byfederallaw,the first of which was held on
May 4, 1982, and the second to be held July 6, 1982.Mr.Tuvell stated that this
is an additional hearing to give the public more opportunitkto make comments,
and briefly outlined the proposed uses.
Mayor Clarke asked i f there was anyone who
wished to speak on the proposed uses.There being no one wishing to address theCouncil,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
PROPOSED USES OF THE FEDERAL REVENUE SHARING FUNDS,BE ACCEPTED AS PRESENTED.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
PROPOSED RESOLUTION NO.82-33,
TENTATIVE BUDGET ADOPTION
public.
Vice Mayor Hill seconded the motion.
)Mayor Clarke opened the hearing to the
City Manager Tuvell stated that the Arizona
RESOLUTION NO.82-33,A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA,FOR THE ADOPTION OF. THE TENTATIVE BUDGET FOR THE CITY
OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA,FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 1982-83,HEREWITH SETTING FORTH
THE TENTATIVE ESTIMATES OF THE MONIES NECESSARY FOR THE PUBLIC EXPENSES FOR THE
CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA,FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 1982-83,THE RECEIPTS FOR THE
FISCAL YEAR 1982-83,THE RECEIPTS AND EXPENDITURES, AND THE AMOUNT COLLECTIBLE FOR
THE FISCAL YEAR 1982-83;AND GIVING NOTICE OF THE TIME AND PLACE FOR HEARING
TAXPAYERS FOR THE ADOPTION OF THE FINAL BUDGET,BE AND HEREBY IS,APPROVED AND
ADOPTED.•
Councilman Steelsmith seconded the motion.
VOTE:Unanimous
City Manager Tuvell publicly acknowledgedthe competent job that the staff and particularly Rosemary Montgomery, FinanceOfficer,has done on the budget.
budget.
The motion carried.
PROPOSED RESOLUTION NO.82-07,
DECLARING PERSONNEL POLICIES AS
PUBLIC RECORD
public.
Mayor Clarke commended the staff on the
Mayor Clarke opened the hearing to the
Mayor Clarke asked i f there was anyone who
wished to speak in favor of or in opposition to the issOe.There being no one
wishing to address the Council,Mayor Clarke closed the hearing to the public.
Councilman Shanks MOVED THAT BE IT RESOLVED
BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA,THAT
RESOLUTION NO.82-07,BE AND HEREBY IS REMOVED FROM THE TABLE.
Vice Mayor Hill seconded the motion.
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
RESOLUTION NO.82-07,A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA, DECLARING AS A PUBLIC RECORD THOSE CERTAIN DOCUMENTS
ON FILE WITH THE CITY CLERK AND ENTITLED CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA,
PERSONNEL POLICIES AND POLICE POLICIES AND PROCEDURES,CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,
ARIZONA,BE AND HEREBY IS,APPROVED.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
Councilman Damiano seconded the motion.
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 ORDINANCE NO.139,BE AND HEREBY IS REMOVED FROM THE TABLE.
Councilman Hudson 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
READING OF ORDINANCE NO.139,BE READ BY TITLE ONLY WITH THE EMERGENCY CLAUSE 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.139,by title only for the first reading with the emergency
clause.
City Clerk Kathleen Connelly read as follows:
ORDINANCE NO.139,AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR
AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA,AMENDING THE APACHE
JUNCTION CITY CODE BY AMENDING ARTICLE 3-10 PERSONNEL SYSTEM; REPEALING ANY
CONFLICTING PROVISIONS;PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY;AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
Councilman Damiano MOVED THAT BE IT RESOLVED
BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA,THAT
ORDINANCE NO.139,AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE
JUNCTION,ARIZONA, AMENDING THE APACHE JUNCTION CITY'CODE BY AMENDING ARTICLE 3-10
PERSONNEL SYSTEM;REPEALING ANY CONFLICTING PROVISIONS;PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY;
AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY,BE AND HEREBY IS,APPROVED.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO.82-26,
PROPOSED RESOLUTION NO.82-32,
WHITE/MCMILLAN )
Vice Mayor Hill seconded the motion.
Mayor Clarke opened the hearing to the public.
Chuck Newcomer,Associate Planner,briefed
the Council on the application, explaining that this is an abandonment applicationwithtwodifferent options,one of which there was an objection to and the other
of which both parties compromised.
Councilman Damiano agreed with Ms Seaton,stating that emergency vehicles,i f necessary,should not be impeded in any way.
Councilman Eidson MOVED THAT BE IT RESOLVED
BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA,THAT
RESOLUTION NO.82-32,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 GREASEWOOD STREET AND NORTH CEDAR
DRIVE IS NO LONGER NECESSARY FOR PUBLIC USE AS A ROADWAY AND IS HEREBY ABANDONED
AND EXTINGUISEHD AS A PRESENT OR FUTURE PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY,BE AND HEREBY IS,
APPROVED.
Councilman Damiano seconded the motion.
Councilman Hudson wished to know if,after
abandonment,the remaining street would be improved.
Director of Public Works Rich , Broman statedthatalong with the adjoining streets it would also be improved,:
VOTE:In Favor:Councilman Hudson,Councilman Steelsmith,Councilman Shanks,
Councilman Eidson,Councilman Damiano,Mayor Clarke
Opposed:Vice Mayor Hill (owns property in area,and may cause
"Conflict Of Interest")
The motion carried.
APPLICATION FOR LIQUOR LICENSE
PERSON AND LOCATION TRANSFER,
SAFEWAY STORES,INC.,#253
public.)Mayor Clarke opened the hearing to the
City Clerk Kathleen Connelly,stated that theliquorlicense application has been posted in accordance with the Arizona Revised
Statutes for a 20 day period to provide for any protests that might be made.
Ms Connelly informed the Council that there have been no protests filed.
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 Hudson MOVED THAT BE IT RESOLVED
BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA,THAT THE
APPLICATION FOR A PERSON AND LOCATION TRANSFER OF A SERIES 7 LIQUOR LICENSE TO
SAFEWAY STORES,INC.,STORE #253,BE AND HEREBY IS,RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL TO
THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF LIQUOR LICENSES AND CONTROL.
Councilman Damiano seconded the motion.
Councilman Damiano wished to know why there
was a transfer when the store is new.
Director of Public Safety Bill McDaniel,
stated that this is an application for a license transfer from another store in
Pinal County and that only a certain number were issued for each county.
VOTE:Unanimous
Mr.William Fassett,2230 N.Apache Trail,
Apache Junction,owner of La Casa de Toro,requested.Council approval of hisapplication.
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 Hudson MOVED THAT BE IT RESOLVED
BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA,THAT THE
APPLICATION FOR PERSON TRANSFER OF A SERIES 7 LIQUOR LICENSE SUBMITTED BY LA CASA
DE TORO,BE AND HEREBY IS,REMOVED FROM THE TABLE.
Councilman Steelsmith seconded the motion.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
Councilman Hudson 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 LA CASA DE TORO,
BE AND HEREBY IS,RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL TO THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF LIQUOR
LICENSES AND CONTROL.
Councilman Damiano seconded the motion.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
Mayor Clarke recessed the meeting
Mayor Clarke reconvened the meeting at 8:16 p.m.
OLD BUSINESS
PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO.144,
LANG AND SULLIVAN (Second Reading) )
)Councilman Damiano MOVED THAT BE IT RESOLVED
BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA,THAT
ORDINANCE NO.144, 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.144,by title only for the second reading.
City Clerk Kathleen Connelly,read as
follows:
Councilman Damiano MOVED THAT BE IT
RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE:JUNCTION,ARIZONA,
THAI ORDINANCE NO.144,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-6-82 FROM GR GENERAL RURAL TO CR-4 MULTIPLE RESIDENCE ZONE;
REPEALING ANY CONFLICTING PROVISIONS;PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY;AND PROVIDING
PENALTIES, BE AND HEREBY IS,APPROVED AND ADOPTED 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.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO.130,
BUNNELL (Second Reading) )
)Councilman Shanks MOVED THAT BE IT RESOLVED
BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA,THAT
ORDINANCE NO.130,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.130, by title only for the second reading.
City Clerk Kathleen Connelly,read asfollows:
ORDINANCE NO.130,AN ORDINANCE OF THE
MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THELCITY 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-26-81 FROM GR GENERAL
RURAL TO CB-2/PD GENERAL BUSINESS ZONE BY PLANNED DEVELOPMENT;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.130,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-26-81 FROM GR GENERAL RURAL TO CB-2/PD GENERAL BUSINESS ZONE BY
PLANNED DEVELOPMENT;REPEALING ANY CONFLICTING PROVISIONS;PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY;
AND PROVIDING PENALTIES,BE AND HEREBY IS,APPROVED AND ADOPTED FOR THE FOLLOWING
REASONS:
A."THOSE REASONS AS SET FORTH BY THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION WHICH ARE
HEREBY ADOPTED BY REFERENCE."
Vice Mayor Hill seconded the motion.
FUNCTIONS WHEN DESIGNATED AS APPROPRIATE BY THE COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT,
BE AND HEREBY IS DENIED.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
NEW BUSINESS
APPROVAL OF CITY
ATTORNEY CONTRACT
Councilman Damiano seconded the motion.
City Manager James Tuvell,recommended the
Council approve the contract for legal services from the firm of Alexander,Hirsch,
and Saltsman.
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Councilman Damiano MOVED THAT BE IT RESOLVED
BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA,THAT THE
CONTRACT FOR LEGAL SERVICES FOR FISCAL YEAR 1982-83 AS SUBMITTED BY THE FIRM OF
HIRSCH,ALEXANDER AND SALTSMAN,BE AND HEREBY IS,APPROVED.
Vice Mayor Hill seconded the motion.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
APPROVAL OF FIREWORKS DISPLAY
)Superintendent of Community ServicesJeffBell,explained that the July 4th fireworks display is being sponsored
by the Chamber of Commerce,and is required by state law to acquire approval
from the local government.
Councilman Eidson MOVED THAT BE IT
RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA,
THAT THE REQUEST BY THE APACHE JUNCTION CHAMBER OF COMMERCE TO DISPLAY FIREWORKS
AT THE APACHE JUNCTION HIGH, SCHOOL ON JULY 4,1982,BE AND HEREBY IS,APPROVED.
Vice Mayor Hill seconded the motion.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
AWARD OF BID FOR COMPUTER
ADDITIVE EQUIPMENT
)City Manager Tuvell informed the CouncilthatonMay25, 1982,two written bids were submitted by IBM and Cass Marketing
Services,Inc..Mr.Tuvell stated that references were confirmed and the staff
recommends that the bid be awarded to Cass Marketing Services,the lowest bid
proposal.
Councilman Eidson wished to know i f the
sales tax is included the total amount of the bid.
Councilman Steelsmith seconded the motion.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
AWARD OF BID FOR
INSTALLATION OF FUEL TANKS
)Director of Public Works Rich Broman stated
that two bids were submitted,from Stanco and R.R. & R.R. Evans,the last being
the lowest.Mr.Broman recommended that the Council approve the proposal
presented by R.R. & R.R.Evans.
Councilman Damiano MOVED THAT BE IT RESOLVED
BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA,THAT THE
PROPOSAL AS SUBMITTED BY R.R. & R.R.EVANS IN THE AMOUNT OF $12,915.83,FOR FUEL
TANK INSTALLATIONS,BE AND HEREBY IS,ACCEPTED.
Councilman Hudson seconded the motion.
Mayor Clarke commented that the Council had
considered this earlier in the year,and the City's cost to install the tanks is
not considerably more.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
PROPOSED RESOLUTION NO.82-15,
INVESTMENT OF FUNDS
)City Clerk Kathleen Connelly,stated that
according to the Arizona Revised Statutes,the Council annually authorizes theCity Treasurer to invest funds of less than $100,000.00,per month withoutcollateralwithfunds in excess of $100,000.00 requiring additional collateral.
Councilman Eidson MOVED THAT BE IT RESOLVED
BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA,THAT
RESOLUTION NO.82-15,A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA,PROVIDING FOR THE DEPOSIT OF CITY FUNDS OF LESS THAN
$100,000.00 AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY TREASURER TO INVEST CITY FUNDS,BE AND
HEREBY IS,APPROVED.
Councilman Damiano seconded the motion.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
PROPOSED RESOLUTION NO.82-36,
DESIGNATION OF SPEED LIMIT
FOR 16TH AVENUE
)Director of Public Safety Bill McDaniel
explained that there has never been a speed limit on this street,and nowthat16th Avenue is paved there may be a problem with speeding.
Councilman Damiano MOVED THAT BE IT RESOLVED
BY THE MAYOR AND; CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA,THAT
Director of Public Works stated that the
signs presently up are temporary and were left from when the street was paved.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
Councilman Hudson MOVED THAT BE IT RESOLVED
BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA, THAT ALL
PRESENTLY EXPIRED OR EXPIRING POSITIONS ON THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION,
AIRPORT COMMSISION, LIBRARY BOARD,AND BOARD OF ADJUSTMENTS,BE REAPPOINTED UNTIL
THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JULY 6, 1982,AND AGENDA ITEM NOS.20, 21, 22,
23, 24a,AND 24b, BE TABLED UNTIL THAT MEETING.
Vice Mayor Hill seconded the motion.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
EXECUTIVE AND WORK
SESSIONS,JULY 6, 1982
)Councilman Steel smith MOVED THAT BE IT
RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA,
THAT AN EXECUTIVE SESSION AND A WORK SESSION BE HELD IN THE CITY HALL COMPLEX
ON JULY 6, 1982, AT 6:00 P.M.
Vice Mayor Hill seconded the motion.
Mayor Clarke reminded the public that the
agenda is discussed during work session at 6:00 p.m.before every Council meeting,
and the public is invited to attend these sessions.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
INFORMATION AND REPORTS
(COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS)
Councilman Shanks will have a report on the conference she attended inFlagstaffatthenext Council meeting.
Councilman Steelsmith informed the Council that there was an Open House on
the General Plan June 7, 1982, and there will be another June 21,1982, at
7:00 p.m. in the Community Services building.
Councilman Damiano announced Mr.Dick Rabidue,who reported on the gazebo.
Mr.Rabidue stated that the gazebo is nearly finished and the public may
continue to purchase bricks.
Vice Mayor Hill announced that some of the equipment purchased by the
Department of Public Works has arrived.
Mayor Clarke stated that the City has graded the Library parking lot.
Councilman Hudson accepted the appointment.
REQUESTS OF COUNCIL
Vice Mayor Hill wished to raise the salaries of the Mayor and Council.
Vice Mayor Hill MOVED THAT BE IT RESOLVED
BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE ,CITY.OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA,THAT THE
COUNCIL SALARIES BE RAISED FROM $100 PER MONTH TO $200 PER MONTH,AND THE MAYOR'S
SALARY BE RAISED FROM $200 PER MONTH TO $400 PER MONTH.
Vice Mayor Hill stated that this amount isstillbelow other cities.
Councilman Damiano seconded the motion.
Councilman Hudson did not agree with theraiseinsalaries.
Vice Mayor Hill expressed his opinion thatthissalarydoeshelp,even though i t is no great amount.
City Manager Tuvell requested time to
research the Arizona Revised Statutes for the proper procedure to raise Mayor
and Council salaries.
VOTE:in Favor: Councilman Damiano,Vice Mayor Hill,Councilman Eidson
Opposed:Councilman Shanks,Councilman Steelsmith,Councilman Hudson,
Mayor Clarke
The motion failed.
City Manger Tuvell asked i f the Council
wished research to continue on this issue.
Mayor Clarke replied that they would.
Mayor Clarke commented that he felt that the Planning and Zoning Commission
meetings were overly busy,and would like to appoint a committee to study thepossibilitiesofhavingthePlanning .and,Zoning Commission meetings twice per
month rather than once.
Mayor Clarke MOVED THAT BE IT RESOLVED BY
THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA,THAT THE
CITY MANAGER,ASSOCIATE PLANNER,COUNCILMAN DAMIANO,COUNCILMAN EIDSON,AND
THE MAYOR BE APPOINTED TO THIS COMMITTEE.
Councilman Hudson seconded the motion.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
ADJOURNMENT
)Councilman Eidson MOVED THAT BE IT
RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA,
APPROVED THIS DAY OF , 1982, BY THE MAYOR AND
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA.
Wendell J.Clarke
Mayor
ATTEST:
Kathleen ConnellyCity Clerk.