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Home My WebLink About1982-07-20 City Council Regular MinutesCITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING JULY 20,1982 The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Apache Junction, Arizona,was held on July 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 7:00 p.m.. INVOCATION Councilman Eidson led the Invocation. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Councilman Hudson led the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL Councilmen Present: Staff Present: Others Present: Councilman Damiano,Councilman Steelsmith,Councilman Shanks, Councilman Hudson,Councilman Eidson,Vice Mayor Hill, Mayor Clarke City Manager J.James TuvellCityClerkKathleen ConnellyDirectorofPublicWorks Rich BromanDirector of Public SafetyBillMcDanielDirectorofPlanningJoe Gero City Attorney Arnold Hirsch Mr.Mike Kovacs 710 S. Lawson Apache Junction,Arizona 85220 Mr.Dick Hogue,Jr. 2223 N. Al Sieber Apache Junction,Arizona 85220 Ms Liz Donlin Mr.Lou Fitzwater Pee -Wee League Mr.Michael Wolfe Attorney 3003 N.Central Phoenix,Arizona 85220 Vice Mayor Hill then MOVED THAT THE AGENDA BE AMENDED TO PLACE ITEM NO.8 BEFORE ITEM NO.3. Councilman Damiano seconded the motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. ACCEPTANCE OF MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF JULY 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 JULY 6, 1982,BE ACCEPTED AS PRESENTED. Councilman Hudson seconded the motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. AWARDS,PRESENTATIONS,AND COMMUNICATIONS Ms Liz Donlin,Commissioner of the Pee -Wee League,and Mr.Lou Fitzwater, Vice -Commissioner,presented Superintendent of Community Services Jeff Bell with a plaque in recognition of the support and dedication shown by him to the community. CALL TO THE PUBLIC None. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT Councilman Eidson MOVED THAT BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA,THAT THE CITY COUNCIL HOLD A SPECIAL MEETING ON FRIDAY,JULY 23,1982, AT 6:00 P.M.. Councilman Damiano seconded the motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO.129, MATOUSEK (Second Reading) )Director of Planning Joe Gero informed the Council that the Development Coordinating Committee recommends that the rezoning application be amended from CB -2 to CB -1 zone. Councilman Shanks MOVED THAT BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA,THAT ORDINANCE NO.129 BE AMENDED TO DELETE ALL REFERENCE TO "CB -2 GENERAL BUSINESS ZONE"AND INSERT IN LIEU THEREOF IN ALL SUCH PLACES THE TITLE "CB -1 LOCAL BUSINESS ZONE." Councilman Damiano disagreed,stating that no one would wish to build a home that close to Apache Trail,and that the area is not appropriate for anything but businesses. Councilman Hudson commented that there had been no objections from the residents in the surrounding area. Councilman Steelsmith stated that he did not object to commercial use in the area,only uncontrolled uses which CB -1 and CB -2 allows without planned development. VOTE:In Favor:Councilman Damiano,Councilman Hudson, Councilman Shanks, Councilman Eidson,Vice Mayor Hill,Mayor.Clai-ke Opposed:Councilman Steelsmith The motion carried. Councilman Eidson MOVED THAT BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA,THAT ORDINANCE NO.129,AS AMENDED,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.129,as amended, by title only for the second 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 -1 LOCAL BUSINESS ZONE;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.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 -1 LOCAL BUSINESS ZONE; REPEALING ANY CONFLICTING PROVISIONS;PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY;AND PROVIDING PENALTIES,BE AND HEREBY IS,APPROVED FOR THE FOLLOWING REASONS: D."THOSE REASONS AS SET FORTH IN THE DEVELOPMENT COORDINATING COMMITTEE MEMORANDUM DATED JULY 19,1982." Vice Mayor Hill seconded the motion. VOTE:In Favor:Councilman Damiano,Councilman Hudson,Councilman Shanks, Councilman Eidson,Vice Mayor Hill,Mayor Clarke PUBLIC HEARINGS PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO.149, LIBRARY BOARD (First Reading) public.Mayor Clarke opened the hearing to the City Manager J.James Tuvell reminded the Council and public that in February of 1982,the City of Apache Junctionobtainedthe Apache Junction Library,which has been in existence for 20 years in Apache Junction.Mr. Tuvell stated that two ordinances will be presented to the City Council,one to establish the Library Board and the second to establish the Office of the Library. 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.149, by title only for the first reading. City Clerk Kathleen Connelly read asfollows: ORDINANCE NO.149,AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA,AMENDING THE APACHE JUNCTION CITY CODE BY AMENDING CHAPTER 2,ARTICLE 2-7 LIBRARY BOARD BY ADDING SECTION 2-7-1 CREATION,SECTION 2-7-2 MEMBERSHIP AND TERM OF OFFICE, SECTION 2-7-3 SALARIES AND PERSONAL EXPENSES,SECTION 2-7-4 OFFICERS,SECTION2-7-5 MEETINGS,SECTION 2-7-6 VACANCIES,SECTION 2-7-7 REMOVAL OF MEMBERS, SECTION 2-7-8 DUTIES;REPEALING ANY CONFLICTING PROVISIONS;AND PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY. PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO.150, ESTABLISHMENT OF OFFICE OF LIBRARY (First Reading))Mayor Clarke opened the hearing to the public. City Manager Tuvell stated that this is accompanying Ordinance No..149andaspertains to the newly -created Office of theLibrary. Mayor Clarke asked i f there was anyone who wished to speak in favor of or in opposition to the application.There beingno 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.150,by title only for the first reading. City Clerk Kathleen Connelly read as follows: ORDINANCE NO.150,AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA,AMENDING THE APACHE JUNCTION CITY CODE CHAPTER 3 ADMINISTRATION, BY ADDING ARTICLE 3-11 OFFICE OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO.153, ADOPTION OF CONSENT AGENDA (Second Reading) )Mayor Clarke opened the hearing to thepublic. City Manager James Tuvell explained that a "Consent Agenda"is a tool whereby the Council can dispose of routine business in a quick manner,still giving the Councilmembers the opportunity to pull any item they wish to discuss separately.Mr.Tuvell informed the Council that this form of agenda is used successfully by many cities. 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.153,by title only for the first reading. City Clerk Kathleen Connelly read asfollows: ORDINANCE NO.153,AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA,AMENDING THE APACHE JUNCTION CITY CODE BY AMENDING ARTICLE 2-4 COUNCIL PROCEDURE,SECTION 2-4 ORDER OF BUSINESS;REPEALING ANY CONFLICTING PROVISIONS;AND PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY. PROPOSED RESOLUTION NO.82-48, DECLARING GENERAL PLAN AS PUBLIC DOCUMENT )Director of Planning Joe Gero stated thatthisPlan is several documents combined, and this Resolution is deelaring the General Plan for the City of Apache Junction a public document. Councilman Damiano MOVED THAT BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA,THAT RESOLUTION NO.82-48,A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA,DECLARING AS PUBLIC DOCUMENTS THOSE CERTAIN DOCUMENTS ON FILE WITH THE CITY CLERK AND ENTITLED "APACHE JUNCTION:2001,APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA,GENERAL PLAN," "A TRANSPORTATION PLAN FOR APACHE JUNCTION,"WATER SYSTEMS EVALUATION FOR APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA,""SEWAGE DISPOSAL ALTERNATIVES FOR APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA,""POPULATION ANAYLSIS FOR THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA,"AND "CITY COMPLEX PLANNING PROGRAM,CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA," BE AND HEREBY IS,APPROVED AND ADOPTED. Vice Mayor Hill seconded the motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. PROPOSED RESOLUTION NO.82-01, ADOPTION OF GENERAL PLAN ) )Director ofPlanning Joe Gero,informed thepublicthatin September 1981,the Coundil directed the staff to draft a GeneralPlan,which was accomplished through many processes.Mr.Gero further stated Mr.Dick Hogue,Jr.,2223 N. Al Sieber, Apache Junction,representing the Superstition Horseman's Association,requested that the Council accept the General Plan as presented. Mr.Mike Kovacs,710 S.Lawson, ApacheJunction,expressed his approval of the overall proposed General Plan,but that a few minor changes may be necessary. Councilman Steelsmith MOVED THAT BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA, THAT RESOLUTION NO.82-01,A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA,ADOPTING THE APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA,GENERAL PLAN,ENTITLED "APACHE JUNCTION:2001,APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA,GENERAL PLAN," WHICH INCLUDES,BUT IS NOT LIMITED TO, A LAND USE ELEMENT,INCLUDING THE LAND USE MAP WITH THE AMENDMENTS AS RECOMMENDED BY THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION AND A LOCAL COMMERCIAL MODE ON STATE ROUTE 88 IN SECTION 15 ALL AS INDICATED ON THE MARKED MAP,SEWAGE DISPOSAL ALTERNATIVES,WATER SYSTEMS ANALYSIS,A CIRCULATION (TRANSPORTATION)PLAN,AND A SECTION 16 MASTER PLAN;AND ACCEPTS AS REFERENCE THE REPORTS "A TRANSPORTATION PLAN FOR APACHE JUNCTION,""WATER SYSTEMS EVALUATION FOR APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA,""SEWAGE DISPOSAL ALTERNATIVES FOR APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA;"AND ADOPTS AS PART OF THE GENERAL PLAN THEDOCAENIS ENTITLED "POPULATION ANALYSIS FOR THE CITY OF APACIlt JUNCTION,ARIZONA,"AND -"CITY COMPLEX PLANNING PROGRAM,CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA," BE AND HEREBY IS,APPROVED AND ADOPTED. Councilman Shanks seconded the motion. Councilman Hudson expressed his feeling that the proposed General Plan presents,in some ways, too many changes for theCity of Apache Junction too quickly and may not make the best use of the land or make i t difficult for people to use their land as they desire. Councilman Damiano agreed. Councilman Eidson asked the City Manager and Director of Planning how imperative i t is for the General Plan to go intoeffect at this time. City Manager James Tuvell stated that forthe correct growth of the City,a General Plan is very important and should not be postponed.He also explained that i t is required by State law. Councilman Steelsmith stated that the General Plan is a necessity for the City of Apache Junction in order to resolve our many problems. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. Mayor Clark recessed the meeting. Mayor Clarke reconvened the meeting at 8:35 p.m.. OLD BUSINESS PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO.147, Councilman Eidson seconded the motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. Mayor Clarke called upon the City Clerk to read Ordinance No.147,by title only for the second reading. City Clerk Kathleen Connelly,read as follows: ORDINANCE NO.147,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-9-82 FROM GR GENERAL RURAL TO CR-5 MULTIPLE RESIDENCE ZONE;REPEALING ANY CONFLICTING PROVISIONS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY;AND PROVIDING PENALTIES. Councilman Eidson MOVED THAT BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA,THAT ORDINANCE NO.147,AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOUND 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-9-82 FROM GR GENERAL RURAL TO CR-5 MULTIPLE RESIDENCE ZONE; REPEALING ANY CONFLICTING PROVISIONS;PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY;AND PROVIDING PENALTIES, BE ANDHEREBY 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 Damiano seconded the motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO.148, KOVACS (Second Reading) ) )Director of Planning Joe Gero stated thatthisapplicationforrezoningis in compliance with the General Plan for theCity,and the Development Coordinating Committee has no objection to this rezoning. Councilman Damiano MOVED THAT BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA,THAT ORDINANCE NO.148,BE READ BY TITLE ONLY,AND THE READING OF THE ENTIRE ORDINANCE BE WAIVED. Vice Mayor Hill seconded the motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. Mayor Clarke called upon the City Clerk to read Ordinance No.148,by title only for the 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.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 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." Vice Mayor Hill seconded the motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. NEW BUSINESS AWARD OF BID,FUEL PROJECT NO.PW-82-5 )Director of Public Works Rich Broman,informed the Council that several companies were contacted,and in addition an ad was published in the Mesa Tribune and Arizona Business Gazette inviting bidproposals.,Mr.Broman stated that one bid was submitted from 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 BY R.R & R.R.EVANS AS RECEIVED ON JULY 12,1982,FOR THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,PROJECT NO.PW-82-5 (BIDS FOR FUEL)IN THE AMOUNT OF .949ct A GALLON FOR 10,000 GALLONS OF #2 DIESEL,AND $1.269 A GALLON OF UNLEADED FUEL, BE AND HEREBY IScHIACCEPTED. Vice Mayor Hill seconded the motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. APPOINTMENTS TO THE 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 CHUCK HEERMANS,AND IRENE WERNETT BE APPOINTED TO THE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION,SAID TERMS TO BEGIN JULY 20,1982,AND TO EXPIRE JUNE 30,1985. Vice Mayor Hill seconded the motion: VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. EXECUTIVE AND WORK SESSION,AUGUST 3, 1982 )Councilman Eidson MOVED THAT BE IT RESOLVED WORK SESSION,AUGUST 2, 1982 ) )Councilman Hudson 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 COMMUNITY SERVICES BUILDING ON AUGUST 2, 1982, AT 7:00 P.M.. Councilman Shanks seconded the motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. INFORMATION AND REPORTS (COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS) Councilman Steelsmith welcomed the newly appointed Planning and Zoning Commission members on board. Councilman Damiano informed the Council that the Airport meeting has been cancelled. Councilman Eidson reported on the Board of Adjustment meeting. Mayor Clarke welcomed the new Librarian to Apache Junction. City Manager Tuvell informed the Council that the new Library sign is presently being designed and will be similar to the other signs presently located on City property. Councilman Steelsmith 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 STAFF TO RESEARCH "PERFORMANCE ZONING"AND TO PRESENT THEIR FINDINGS TO THE COUNCIL WITHIN 60 DAYS. Councilman Shanks seconded the motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. REQUESTS OF COUNCIL Councilman Shanks requested that action be taken on the appointment of the City Board of Health. Vice Mayor Hill MOVED THAT BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA,THAT THE CITY MANAGER BE GIVEN DIRECTION TO CHECK INTO A TIME CLOCK SYSTEM FOR EMPLOYEES. Councilman Eidson seconded the motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. ADJOURNMENT )Vice Mayor Hill MOVED THAT BE IT RESOLVED PASSED THIS 3RD DAY OF AUGUST , 1982, BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA. Wendell J. Cla Mayor ATTEST: 6 ;/--A-2t6,Z4 Kathleen Connelly G( City Clerk