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Home My WebLink About1983-02-15 City Council Regular MinutesCITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 15,1983 The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Apache Junction, Arizona,was held on February 15,1983, at the Apache Junction City 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 Damiano led the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL Councilmen Present: Staff Present: Others Present: Councilman Eidson,CouncilmanBaljo,Councilman Steelsmith, Councilman Shanks,Councilman Damiano, Vice Mayor Hill, Mayor Clarke City Manager J.James Tuvell,Jr.City Clerk Kathleen ConnellyDirector of Public SafetyBillMcDanielDirectorofPublicWorks Rich BromanDirectorof Planning Joe Gero Controller Keith Lewis Economic Development Specialist John SchoephCity Attorney Arnold Hirsch Mr.Jim Nakagawa,Associate Planner 1001 N. Idaho Rd. Apache Junction,Arizona 85220 Mrs. Margaret Jones 2945 E. Teepee Apache Junction,Arizona 85220 ACCEPTANCE OF AGENDA )Councilman Damiano 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. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT CONSENT AGENDA ITEM "A"BE APPROVED AS PRESENTED FOR THE FOLLOWING REASONS: A."THOSE REASONS AS SET FORTH BY THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION WHICH ARE HEREBY ADOPTED BY REFERENCE." BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT CONSENT AGENDA ITEM "B" BE ACCEPTED AS PRESENTED. Vice Mayor Hill seconded the motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. Introduction of Distinguished Guests and Visitors None. AWARDS,PRESENTATIONS,AND COMMUNICATIONS Mayor Clarke reminded the C ouncil that approximately a year ago,the Library was donated to the City,with certain funds withheld until the Library Association was certain that the city was doing a good job maintaining the Library.These funds were now being presented to the City by the Apache Junction Library Association in the amount of $1584.54. CALL TO THE PUBLIC None. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT None. PUBLIC HEARINGS PROPOSED RESOLUTION NO.82-71,AB -82-12, DUNN,MOOT,HINES,PETERSON,WRIGHT, EAST,JONES,AND KOBIE the public. ))Mayor Clarke opened the hearing to Director of Planning Joe Gerobriefedthe Council on the abandonment of East Pioneer Street between North Acacia and North Starr Road and East Pioneer Street between North Starr Road and North Hilton. Mrs.Margaret Jones requested that the application for abandonment be approved. 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. ABANDONMENT CASE AB -82-12 IS NO LONGER NECESSARY FOR PUBLIC USE AS A ROADWAY AND IS HEREBY ABANDONED AND EXTINGUISHED AS A PRESENT OR FUTURE PUBLIC RIGHT- OF-WAY,BE AND HEREBY IS APPROVED AND ADOPTED. Vice Mayor Hill seconded the motion. Councilman Damiano commented that a street of this kind would cost the city more to maintain than necessary as the use is minimal. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. OLD BUSINESS PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO.173, ZINGLER (Second Reading) )Mr.Gero briefed the Council on theapplication for rezoning from GR General Rural to TH Trailer Homesite. Councilman Eidson MOVED THAT BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA, THAT ORDINANCE NO.173,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. 173 by title only for the second reading. City Clerk Kathleen Connelly read as follows: ORDINANCE NO.173,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-3-83 FROM GR GENERAL RURAL TO TH TRAILER HOMESITE;REPEALING ANY CONFLICTING PROVISIONS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY;AND PROVIDING PENALTIES. Councilman Damiano wished to know i f the 33 feet south of the parcel was deeded for public roadway purposes. Mr.Gero answered that this is correct. Councilman Steel smith MOVED THAT BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA, THAT ORDINANCE NO.173,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 REOZNING CASE PZ-3-83 FROM GR GENERAL RURAL TO TH TRAILER HOMESITE;REPEALING ANY CONFLICTING PROVISIONS;PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY;AND Councilman Baljo seconded the motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. NEW BUSINESS AWARD OF BID FOR STREET MATERIALS,PROJECT PW-82-7 )Director of Public Works Rich Broman,explained that previously the Public Works Department had requested approval of funds for the street paving,but was made aware of budgetrestraintsandtheproject was postponed.Mr.Broman stated that funding is available to complete this project on Tomahawk Road,from Broadway toSuperstitionBlvd.,and recommended awarding the bid to Union Rock and Materials. Councilman Damiano asked what amount of time would be required to complete this project. Mr.Broman stated that it would be conducted in several phases, and once the road surface is prepared it will take one day. Mayor Clarke wished to know when they would begin. Mr.Broman stated that the road base is in the process of being prepared now, and should be read for paving within two weeks. Councilman Baljo MOVED THAT BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA, HEREBY AUTHORIZES THAT THE PROPOSAL BY UNION ROCK AND MATERIALS,RECEIVED DECEMBER 15,1982,FOR THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION PROJECT PW-82-7,ROAD MATERIALS,BE AND HEREBY IS ACCEPTED. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS BE GIVEN AUTHORIZATION THROUGH THE CITY MANAGER TO PURCHASE ROAD MATERIALS IN THE AMOUNT NECESSARY TO COMPLETE THE PROPOSED PROJECT,AS PREVIOUSLY APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL. Vice Mayor Hill seconded the motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. REQUEST FOR TRANSPORTATION FUNDS FOR AMERICAN RED CROSS )Councilman Shanks stated that ApacheJunctioniseligibleforSection18 funds as long as we remain a rural community, and recommended that Apache Junction participate with the stipulation that thecityreceiveconfirmationthati t is eligible for Section 18 funding. Councilman Shanks MOVED THAT BE IT Vice Mayor Hill seconded the motion. Councilman Eidson wished to know i f the funds would be channelled through the Community Area Foundation. City Manager James Tuvell statedthatthiscouldbe a stipulation i f the Council wishes,unless it's not technically possible. Councilman Shanks added to the motion. 2)THAT THE FUNDS BE CHANNELLED THROUGH THE APACHE JUNCTION COMMUNITY FOUNDATION IF ITS DETERMINED TO BE LEGAL. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. WORK SESSION,FEBRUARY 28,1983 EXECUTIVE SESSION,AND WORK SESSION,MARCH 1, 1983 )Councilman Eidson 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 FEBRUARY 28,1983, AT 7:00 P.M.,IN THE COMMUNITY SERVICES BUILDING. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT AN EXECUTIVE SESSION AND A WORK SESSION BE HELD ON MARCH 1, 1983, AT 6:00 P.M. IN THE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS. Councilman Damiano seconded the motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. INFORMATION AND REPORTS (COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS) Councilman Eidson reported on the Board of Adjustment meeting of February 14, 1983. Councilman Steelsmith reported that the Zoning Ordinance Rewrite Committee is continuing to meet every Thursday at 7:00 p.m.,and February 22,1983, is the regular meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission. Councilman Shanks stated that plans for the community swimming pool are proceeding. Councilman Steelsmith stated that Mr.Harvey Long, a contractor from the community is in the process of estimating the cost of a swimming pool. Mayor Clarke informed the Council and public that he attended the National Association of Regional Councils in Washington D.C.,and that the moral was goodwiththefeelingthattheeconomywillbebetterinthenearfuture,with the main theme of Economic Development. REQUESTS OF COUNCIL Mayor Clarke_introduced Mr.Jim Nakagawa,the city's new Associate Planner. ADJOURNMENT )Councilman Eidson MOVED THAT BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA, THAT THE MEETING BE ADJOURNED AT 7:38 P.M. Councilman Damiano seconded the motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. ACCEPTED THIS 1ST DAY OF MARCH , 1983, BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA. Wendell J.Clark Mayor ATTEST: Kathleen Connelly City Clerk