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Home My WebLink About1983-01-18 City Council Regular MinutesCITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 18,1983 The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Apache Junction, Arizona,was held on January 18,1983, 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 7:02 p.m. INVOCATION Councilman Eidson led the Invocation. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Councilman Steelsmith led the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL Councilmen Present:Councilman Eidson,CouncilmanBaljo,Councilman Steelsmith, Councilman Shanks,Vice MayorHill,Mayor Clarke Councilman Absent:Councilman Damiano Staff Present: Others Present: City Manager J.James Tuvell, Jr.City Clerk Kathleen ConnellyDirectorofPublicWorks Rich BromanDirectorof Public SafetyBillMcDanielDirectorofPlanningJoe GeroControllerKeithLewisCity Attorney Arnold Hirsch Mr.Cessel Johnson 126 S.Tomahawk Road Apache Junction,Arizona 85220 Mr.Jack Wahlstrom 126 S.Tomahawk Road Apache Junction,Arizona 85220 Mr.David Nievelt P.O.Box 512 Napa Valley,California 95549 Mr.Frank Jimenez 1800 S. Monterey #2 Councilman Steelsmith seconded the motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. ACCEPTANCE OF CONSENT AGENDA ) Councilman Steelsmith MOVED THAT BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA, THAT THE CONSENT AGENDA BE ACCEPTED AS PRESENTED. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT CONSENT AGENDA ITEM "A" BE ACCEPTED AS PRESENTED. Vice Mayor Hill seconded the motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. AWARDS,PRESENTATIONS,AND COMMUNICATIONS Councilman Steelsmith presented certificates to several citizens for their -,assistance at the Apache Junction Jaycees Fiesta Del Sol clelbration.- Mayor Clarke read a proclamation for the East Valley Area Womens Council of realtors who raise money for books for those students who are unable to do so themselves. Mayor Clarke presented Certificates of Appreciation to the citizens and organizations that assisted in the clean up of the Bureau of Land Management Land:Rock Shadows Ecology Group, Apache Junction Fire Department,Keith Bedwell,City employee,Dan T. Brown,of Arizona State Parks,Barbara Ahearn of BLM,and Councilman Steelsmith. Introduction of Distinguished Guests and Visitors Mayor Clarke introduced his sister and brother-in-law,Dorothy and Gordon Dorothy. CALL TO THE PUBLIC Mr.Cessel Johnson, 126 S.Tomahawk Road, Apache Junction,requestedthatthedustproblem on Tomahawk Road be eliminated. Mr.Jack Wahlstrom, 126 S.Tomahawk Road, Apache Junction,also requestedthatsomething be done to resolve the dust problem,which causes respiratory and eye problems. Mayor Clarke stated that the problem would be reported to the City Manager and Director of Public Works and an answer would be provided to these requests. Ms Jean Perkins,616 N.Cactus,on behalf of the Friends of the Library, requested that the City Council change their meeting date to enable them toattendthe Council and Library meetings,which are presently on the same dates. Ms Perkins expressed her opinion that funds to be spent on a consultant for theairportcouldbeputtobetter,and more necessary use. PUBLIC HEARINGS None. OLD BUSINESS PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO.167, STACHAR (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.167,BE READ BY TITLE ONLY AND THE READING OF THE ENTIRE ORDINANCE BE WAIVED. Councilman Steelsmith seconded the motion. VOTE:In Favor:Councilman Steelsmith,Councilman Eidson,Councilman Shanks, Vice Mayor Hill,Mayor Clarke Abstained:Councilman Baljo (possible conflict of interest) The motion carried. Mayor Clarke called upon the City Clerk to read Ordinance No.167,by title only for the second reading. City Clerk Kathleen Connelly read as follows: ORDINANCE NO.167,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-24-82 FROM CB -1 LOCAL BUSINESS AND CB-2/PD GENERAL BUSINESS ZONE BY PLANNED DEVELOPMENT 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. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT THE FOLLOWING STIPULATIONS OR CONDITIONS ARE HEREBY REQUIRED AS CONDITIONS PRECEDENT TO REZONING APPROVAL: 1.APPLICANT EXECUTE A QUITE -CLAIM DEED FOR THE TEN (10')FEET BY FIFTY (50') FEET TO THE ROADWAY CENTERLINE OF ADDITIONAL FRONTAGE ON NORTH IRONWOOD DRIVE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION STREET CLASSIFICATION PLAN (FIFTY (50')FEET WIDTH). 2.APPLICANT ENTER INTO A FUTURE IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT FOR THE ABOVE REFERENCED TEN (10')FEET BY FIFTY (50')FEET TO THE ROADWAY CENTERLINE FOR FULL IMPROVEMENTS TO ARTERIAL STANDARDS, SAID AGREEMENT SATISFACTORY TO THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT THE REASONS FOR APPROVAL ARE: 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:In Favor:Councilman Eidson,Councilman Shanks, Councilman Steelsmith, APPOINTMENTS TO FREEWAY COMMITTEE ) Mayor Clarke informed the CouncilthatStateRepresentativeRoyHudson had expressed the need for this committee to begin work immediately as the State is waiting to be contacted regarding this issue. Councilman Eidson MOVED THAT BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA,THAT THE FOLLOWING INDIVIDUALS BE APPOINTED TO SERVE ON THE FREEWAY COMMITTEE:MS.GAIL MURRAY,MAYOR OF COOLIDGE, MR.JOHN HOLMES,CITY MANAGER OF CASA GRANDE,MAYOR MIKE TUCKER OF FLORENCE, MR.BILL JOY,TOWN MANAGER OF FLORENCE,MS CONSUELO VELASCO,COUNCILMAN OF HAYDEN,MR.ARNOLD ORTIZ, MAYOR OF WINKLEMAN,MR.TIM MCCOY,TOWN COORDINATOR OF MIAMI,MR.NICK PUHARA, MANAGER OF GLOBE,MR.JIM HATFIELD,CHAMBER PRESIDENT OF CASA GRANDE, MR.TOM SHOPE,CHAMBER PRESIDENT OF GLOBE,MR.GEORGE VINE,CHAMBER PRESIDENT OF KEARNY. Vice Mayor Hill seconded the motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. CABLE TELEVISION CONSULTANT SELECTION COMMITTEE )City Manager Tuvell requested that two Councilmembers be appointed to this committee. Councilman Eidson MOVED THAT BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA, THAT VICE MAYOR HILL AND COUNCILMAN BALJO BE APPOINTED TO SERVE AS COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVES TO THE CABLE TELEVISION CONSULTANT SELECTION COMMITTEE. Councilman Steelsmith seconded the,motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. Mr.Tuvell updated the public on the committee,stating that the committee will be composed of two councilmembers, one or two Cable TV Citizens'Advisory Committee members, the City Manager,City Engineer or Public Works Director,one Planning and Zoning Commission member, and one cable television coordinator from another city in the Valley. This committee will select a consultant to study the proposal of cable television in Apache Junction. BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT APPOINTMENT )Councilman Eidson MOVED THAT BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA,THAT ITEM NO.6 BE CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF FEBRUARY 1, 1983. Vice Mayor Hill seconded the motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. on the Personnel Board and as there are several candidates for the position on the Planning and Zoning Commission,that a citizen not involved with any other Board or Commission be appointed. Councilman Eidson MOVED THAT BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA, THAT MR.RICHARD ROGERS BE APPOINTED TO THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION TO FILL THE UNEXPIRED TERM OF MR.GEORGE BALJO,SAID TERM TO EXPIRE JUNE 30,1983. Councilman Shanks seconded themotion. Vice Mayor Hill stated that Ms Conway'sinterestis welcomed in the Planning and Zoning Commission and invited her to attend the meetings. VOTE:In Favor: Councilman Eidson,Councilman Shanks,Councilman Steelsmith, Vice Mayor Hill,Mayor Clarke Abstained:Councilman Baljo (possible conflict of interest) The motion carried. NEW BUSINESS DESIGNATION OF FUNDS FOR AIRPORT INFORMATION )Councilman Baljo MOVED THAT BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA, THAT ITEM NO.8 BE TABLED. Councilman Steelsmith seconded the motion. Councilman Shanks explained to thepublicthatsometimesafterpostingagendastheCouncil decides at the Work Session that certain items should be tabled or continued. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. VOLUNTARY PAYROLL DEDUCTION FOR COMMUNITY FOUNDATION )City Manager James Tuvell explained that Mr.John Granillo is President of the Apache Junction Area Community Foundation and will be holding meetings to explain to the employees the purposeof this deduction program,which is voluntary. Councilman Baljo MOVED THAT BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA, THAT THE CITY MANAGER BE DIRECTED TO INSTITUTE A VOLUNTARY PAYROLL DEDUCTION PROGRAM FOR CITY EMPLOYEES AS REQUESTED BY THE APACHE JUNCTION AREA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION AND AS SET FORTH IN THE FOUNDATION'S LETTER DATED JANUARY 12,1983, BE AND HEREBY IS,APPROVED. Vice Mayor Hill seconded the motion. BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT APPLICATION )Director of Planning Joe Gero statedthatanadditionalareawillberequestedas an amendment to the City's originalapplication,and also that Bureau of Land Management received many applicationsin addition to ours. Mayor Clarke asked i f the application is approved,would there be construction in the park area with parking facilities. Mr.Gero stated that it would bebasicallynatural,with parking space provided. Councilman Baljo MOVED THAT BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA, THAT AN AMENDMENT TO THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION RECREATION PUBLIC PURPOSE APPLICATION,REQUESTING ADDITIONAL ACREAGE BE TRANSFERRED FROM THE BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT TO THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA,AS PER ATTACHMENT "A", BE AND HEREBY IS,APPROVED. Councilman Steelsmith seconded the motion. Councilman Baljo expressed his opinionthatthisisthetimefortheCitytotakeadvantageoftheopportunitytoobtainthisland. Councilman Eidson stated that the horse owners and recreational organizations should voice their opinions on howthislandisutilized. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. WORK SESSION,JANUARY 31,1983 WORK SESSION,EXECUTIVE SESSION, FEBRUARY 1, 1983 )Councilman Steelsmith 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 CITY HALL COMPLEX ON JANUARY 31, 1983, AT 7:00 P.M. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT A WORK SESSION AND AN EXECUTIVE SESSION BE HELD IN THE CITY HALL COMPLEX ON FEBRUARY 1, 1983, AT 6:00 P.M. Vice Mayor Hill seconded the motion. ':'VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. INFORMATION AND REPORTS (COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS) Councilman Steelsmith informed the Council and public of a Planning and Zoning Commission Work Session on January 24,1983, at 7:00 p.m.,in the Community Services Building,to review the General Plan. REQUESTS OF COUNCIL Vice Mayor Hill requested that selling vehicles along roadways beprohibited. 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 8:04 P.M Councilman Baljo seconded the motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. ACCEPTED THIS 1ST DAY OF FEBRUARY , 1983, BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA. Wendell J.Clarke Mayor ATTEST: Kathleen ConnellyCityClerk „