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Home My WebLink About1982-07-06 City Council Regular MinutesCITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING JULY 6, 1982 The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Apache Junction,Arizona,was held on July 6, 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 Shanks led the Invocation. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Councilman Steelsmith led the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL Councilmen Present: Staff Present: Others Present: Councilman Damiano,CouncilmanSteelsmith,Councilman Shanks, Councilman Hudson,Councilman Eidson,Vice Mayor Hill,Mayor Clarke City Manager J.James TuvellCityClerkKathleenConnellyDirectorofPublicWorks Rich BromanDirector of Public SafetyBillMcDanielDirector of Planning Joe GeroCityEngineer Art AllenCity Attorney Arnold Hirsch Mr.Albert W.Haines 202 N.Meridian Space #88 Apache Junction,Arizona 85220 Mr.Earnest Perkins 616 N.Cactus Apache Junction,Arizona 85220 Mr.George Baljo 1070 E.Navajo Avenue Apache Junction,Arizona 85220 Mr.Vincent Matousek 139 S. Crismon Road Apache Junction,Arizona 85220 1 Councilman Damiano seconded the motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. ACCEPTANCE OF MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF JUNE 15,1982 )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 REGULAR MEETING OF JUNE 15,1982, BE ACCEPTED AS PRESENTED. Vice Mayor Hill seconded the motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. AWARDS,PRESENTATIONS,AND COMMUNICATIONS Mayor Clarke thanked Ms Ilene Taylor and the Local Convention Committee for making i t possible for the Arizona Mobile Housing Association to have a convention in Apache Junction,and presented Certificates of Appreciation to the entire Local Convention Committee. Mayor Clarke introduced Ms Elaine Chambers,a representative of the Superstition Mountain Money Bucket Brigate and presented a Proclamation for "Bury the Bucket Week". Ms.Chambers explained that the organization collects funds for charities, such as the Animal Control Shelter,and initiated the "Bury the Bucket Week". Councilman .Shanks presented $6.34_for the Swimming Pool Fund,which was given her by some children at the Fourth of July Firework's Celebration. Mr.Earnest Perkins,616 N.Cactus,Apache Junction,presented a check for $125.00 to the Swimmilg Pool Fund,.which,was raised at_a "Wild West"celebration on Father's Day. Mr.Albert Haines,202 N.Meridian,Apache Junction,donated $100.00 to the Swimming Pool Fund. City Manager J.James Tuvell expressed his appreciation of the donations,stating that the act of giving is more important than the amount given,and was an indication of community interest in the swimming pool. CALL TO THE PUBLIC Mr.George Baljo,1070 E.Navajo Avenue,Apache Junction,expressed his concern about the present zoning ordinance and recommended that i t be updated and revised. Director of Planning Joe Gero,briefed the Council on the petition. Mr. Vincent Matousek,139 S. Crismon Rd., Apache Junction,requested that the Council approve this rezoning application. Mayor Clarke asked i f there was anyone else 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 Planning and Zoning Commission recommendation is denial of the application. Councilman Damiano asked i f there were any other CB -2 zoned parcels in the area. Mr.Gero stated that this section of land is mostly surrounded by CR-1 zoning. Mayor Clarke pointed out that there were enough signatures for this application to be submitted,but that on two sides the zoning is residential. Mayor Clarke called upon the City Clerk to read Ordinance No.129,by title only for the first reading. City Clerk Kathleen Connelly,read as follows: ORDINANCE NO.129,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-25-81 FROM CR-1 SINGLE RESIDENCE ZONE TO CB -2 GENERAL BUSINESS ZONE, REPEALING ANY CONFLICTING PROVISIONS;PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY;AND PROVIDING PENALTIES. PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO.147, CURRIE (First Reading) public. the Council on the petition. ))Mayor Clarke opened the hearing to the Director of Planning Joe Gero,briefed Mr.A.E.Sullivan,of 438 N. Saguaro Drive, Apache Junction,representing Ms Mary Currie,requested the Council approve this application. Mayor Clarke asked i f there was anyone who wished to speak.in,favorHof 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 Planning and Zoning Commission and the Development Coordinating Committee both recommend approval of this application. II I I MO PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO.148, KOVACS (First Reading) public. ))Mayor Clarke opened the hearing to the Director of Planning Joe Gero,statedthatthisis a rezoning application from GR General Rural to CB -2 General Business Zone. Mr.Mike Kovacs stated that he would answer any questions asked 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 Planning and Zoning Commission recommends approval,as this is the best use for theproperty. Mayor Clarke called upon the City Clerk to read Ordinance No.148, by title only for the first reading. City Clerk Kathleen Connelly,read as follows: ORDINANCE NO.148,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-10-82 FROM GR GENERAL RURAL TO CB -2 GENERAL BUSINESS ZONE; REPEALING ANY CONFLICTING PROVISIONS;PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY;AND PROVIDING FOR PENALTIES. FEDERAL REVENUE SHARING FUNDS ) public. Mayor Clarke opened the hearing to the City Manager James Tuvell stated thatthisisthethirdpublichearingfortheproposedusesforFederalRevenue Sharing Funds and that all federal requirements have been met. 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 PROPOSED USES OF THE FEDERAL REVENUE SHARING FUNDS, BE ACCEPTED ASTPRESENTED. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. Councilman Hudson seconded the motion. final adoption,with the only option being decreasing the overall budget amount. Mayor Clarke asked i f there was anyone who wished to speak in favor of or in opposition to the proposed budget. 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.82-46,A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA,FULLY ADOPTING ESTIMATES OF PROPOSED EXPENDITURES BY THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JULY 1, 1982,AND ENDING JUNE 30,1983;DECLARING THAT SUCH SHALL ESTABLISH THE BUDGET OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION FOR SUCH FISCAL YEAR,BE AND HEREBY IS,APPROVED. Vice Mayor Hill seconded the motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. Mr.Tuvell added that the final printed budget will be available for public review in approximately a week. Mayor Clarke recessed the meeting. Mayor Clarke reconvened the meeting at 8:07 p.m.. OLD BUSINESS' PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO.151, ADOPTION OF CHAPTERS 3 & 4 OF LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE (Second Reading) )City Engineer Art Allen,stated that he is available for any questions of the Council or public. Councilman Shanks MOVED THAT BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA,THAT ORDINANCE NO.151, 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. 151, by title only for the second reading. City Clerk Kathleen Connelly,read asfollows: ORDINANCE NO.151, AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA,ADDING - 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,BE AND HEREBY IS,APPROVED. Councilman Steelsmith seconded the motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. RESIGNATION FROM PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION )Councilman Shanks MOVED THAT BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA,THAT ITEMS 9a AND 9b BE REMOVED FROM THE TABLE. Councilman Hudson 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 THE RESIGNATIONS FROM THE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION, SUBMITTED BY MS DEDE1 SCHEFF.AND,'MR.PHIL RICHARDSON,BE ACCEPTED WITH REGRET. Councilman Damiano seconded the motion. Councilman Damiano read the followingletters: Due to conflicting schedules I feel I am no longer able to serve on the board of Parks and Recreation.I will hope that you will be able tofillmypositionas soon as possible. •I will still be in the community and i f I can ever be of service to you,please do not hesitate to call on me. Sincerely, DeDe Scheff I wish to resign my appointment effective as of May 25,1982. I cannot put forth -thetime needed at this time. Thank you,Phil Richardson VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. Councilman Hudson read the followingletter: I herewith submit my resignation from the Apache Junction Board of Adjustment effective immediately.Serving on this Board has been an enjoyable and educational experience and i t is regrettable that I am unable to continue.However,I find due to other obligations that ime is not 5.kavailabletoeffectivelyservetheBoard.Sandra Oberg Councilman Steelsmith seconded' the. motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. APPOINTMENTS TO PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION )Councilman Damiano MOVED THAT BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA,THAT ITEM NOS. 10a, 10b,10c,AND 10d,BE REMOVED FROM THE TABLE. Councilman Steelsmith seconded the motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. Councilman Steelsmith MOVED THAT BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA,THAT MILDRED BAKER,JOHN P.HUTCHENS,AND RON KELL,BE APPOINTED TO THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA, SAID TERMS TO BEGIN JULY 7, 1982,AND TO EXPIRE JUNE 30,1985. Mayor Clarke requested that the record show that as this motion was not seconded,the motion failed.Mayor Clarke asked the City Attorney for a recommendation. Mr.Arnold Hirsch stated that the item could be tabled until a later meeting,or another motion made. Vice Mayor Hill MOVED THAT BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA,THAT GARY PAGE,RICHARD SANCHEZ,AND MILDRED BAKER,BE APPOINTED TO THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA, SAID TERMS TO BEGIN JULY 7, 1982,AND TO EXPIRE JUNE 30,1985. Councilman Shanks seconded the motion. VOTE:In Favor:Councilman Edison,Councilman Damiano,Councilman Shanks, Councilman Hudson, Vice Mayor Hill,Mayor Clarke Opposed:Councilman Steelsmith The motion carried. APPOINTMENTS TO Vice Mayor Hill seconded the motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. APPOINTMENTS TO LIBRARY BOARD )Councilman Shanks MOVED THAT BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA,THAT LILLIAN CASTRO,AND DONALD TAYLOR,BE APPOINTED TO THE LIBRARY BOARD OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA, SAID TERMS TO BEGIN JULY 7, 1982,AND TO EXPIRE JUNE 30, 1985. Vice Mayor Hill seconded the motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. APPOINTMENTS TO THE BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT )Councilman Damiano MOVED THAT BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA,THAT HARVEY MORRISON,BE APPOINTED TO THE BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT, SAID TERM TO BEGIN JULY 7, 1982,AND TO EXPIRE JUNE 30,1984,AND MARY LUDDY,AND DIANA DUNLOP,BE APPOINTED TO THE BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT,SAID TERKTOBEGIN JULY 7, 1982,AND TO EXPIRE JUNE 30, 1985. Councilman Hudson seconded the motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. NEW BUSINESS PROPOSED RESOLUTION NO.82-45, RECOGNITION OF ARIZONA . EMERGENCY MEDICAL SYSTEMS,INC.) )City Manager James Tuvell informed the Council that the Arizona Emergency Medical Systems is required by State law to seek the support of the area they serve annually,which is the purpose of the proposed resolution.Mr.Tuvell also stated that this requires no financial committment. Councilman Damiano MOVED THAT BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE 'CITrOF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA,THAT RESOLUTION NO.82-45,A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, PINAL AND MARICOPA COUNTIES, ARIZONA,RECOGNIZING ARIZONA EMERGENCY MEDICAL SYSTEMS,INC.,AS THE LOCAL EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICE COORDINATING SYSTEM IN ACCORDANCE WITH ARIZONA REVISED STATUTES §36-2210,BE AND HEREBY IS,APPROVED. Vice Mayor Hill seconded the motion. 35 mph on Broadway Avenue,from Tomahawk Road to Goldfield Road. Councilman Shanks MOVED THAT BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA,THAT RESOLUTION NO.82-47,A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA,ESTABLISHING THE SPEED LIMIT ON BROADWAY AVENUE,BETWEEN TOMAHAWK AND GOLDFIELD ROADS,BE AND HEREBY IS,APPROVED. Councilman Damiano seconded the motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. EXECUTIVE SESSION AND WORK SESSION,JULY 20,1982 ) )Councilman Eidson 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 AT THE CITY HALL COMPLEX ON JULY 20, 1982, AT 6:00 P.M.. Vice Mayor Hill seconded the motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. INFORMATION AND REPORTS (COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS) Councilman Damiano stated that the Gazebo is nearly completed. City Manager Tuvell announced that Business License Clerk Elaine Sammons,will be married in the gazebo on July 10,1982. Councilman Damiano announced to the public that i f there are any questions on when a specific street will be paved, they may call a councilmember for that information. Mayor Clarke commended the staff on the street repairs accomplished. Councilman Eidson invited the public to attend the Board of Adjustment meeting to be held on Monday,July 12,1982, at 7:00 p.m.. Councilman Shanks congratulated the Parks and Recreation Commission on the success of the July 4th Firework's celebration. City Manager Tuvell informed the Council that the Statutes require theLibraryBoard to report annually to the City Council on the activities over the past year,which is to include a financial report,a copy of which will be available for Council review. Mayor Clarke requested that the City Manager check into getting a new sign for the Apache Junction Library. REQUESTS OF COUNCIL VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. Councilman Damiano MOVED THAT BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA,THAT A WORK SESSION BE HELD ON MONDAY,JULY 19,1982, AT 7:00 P.M. IN THE COMMUNITY SERVICES BUILDING. Vice Mayor Hill seconded the motion. VOTE:In Favor:Councilman Shanks,Councilman Damiano,Councilman Eidson, Vice Mayor Hill,Mayor Clarke Opposed:Councilman Steelsmith,Councilman Hudson The motion carried. Mayor Clarke MOVED THAT BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA, THAT COUNCILMAN HUDSON BE APPOINTED AS LIAISON ON SWIMMING POOL FUND. Vice Mayor Hill seconded the motion. VOTE:In Favor:Councilman Eidson,Councilman Damiano,Councilman. Shanks, Councilman Steelsmith,Vice Mayor Hill,Mayor Clarke Abstained:Councilman Hudson The motion carried. Councilman Shanks announced that bumper stickers are available for the Swimming Pool Fund promotion. Mayor Clarke recessed the meeting into Executive Session. Mayor Clarke reconvened the meeting at 9:20 p.m.. ADJOURNMENT )_Countilman D6riihno MOVED THAT BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA,THAT THE MEETING BE ADJOURNED AT 9:22 P.M.. Vice Mayor Hill seconded the motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. APPROVED THIS DAY OF , 1982, BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA. I I ATTEST: 'toelt&,it ----7-L-•(-8-,- Kathleen Connelly City Clerk