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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1983-09-20 City Council Regular MinutesCITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 20,1983 The regular meeting of the City of Apache Junction,Arizona,was held on September 20,1983, at the Apache Junction City Council Chambers pursuant to thenoticerequiredbylaw. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Clarke called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. INVOCATION Vice Mayor Eidson led the Invocation. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Councilman Damiano led the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL Councilmen Present: Staff Present: Councilman Taylor,CouncilmanSteelsmith,Councilman Hill, Councilman Shanks,Councilman Damiano, Vice Mayor Eidson, Mayor Clarke City Manager J.James Tuvell,Jr.City Clerk Kathleen Connelly Director of Public SafetyBillMcDanielDirectorofPlanningJoe GeroControllerKeithLewis Economic Development Specialist John SchoephCity Attorney Arnold Hirsch Staff Absent:Director of Public Works Rich Broman Others Present:Mr.Bill Yesick Knights of Columbus Mr.Charles R.Harrison 1265 N. Warner Drive Apache Junction,Arizona 85220 Mr.Keith Stachar 6301 W. Roundup Mr.Alfred Carter 620 E.Friar Apache Junction,Arizona 85220 ACCEPTANCE OF AGENDA Councilman 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 Taylor seconded the motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. ACCEPTANCE OF CONSENT AGENDA ) Vice Mayor Eidson 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. Councilman Damiano seconded the motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. Introduction of Distinguished Guests and Visitors Mayor Clarke introduced and welcomed the new City Librarian,Pam Loui. Mayor Clarke read a Proclamation in support of the Knights of Columbus "Tootsie Roll"drive. Mr.Bill Yesick,representing the Knights of Columbus accepted the Procla- mation. CALL TO THE PUBLIC Mr.Charles R.Harrison,1265 N. Warner Dr.,Apache Junction,addressed the Council in regards to a petition for the removal of Magistrate Judge Coombs. Councilman Damiano stated that in five years as a councilmember,he has never received a phone call against Judge Coombs. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT Economic Development Specialist John Schoeph,presented a report and recommendations from the Economic Opportunities Action Team,and suggested a Work Session with the Team to discuss the report. PUBLIC HEARINGS PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO.206, MANBECK (First Reading) public. )) Mayor Clarke opened the hearing to the Director of Planning Joe Gero,introduced Planning Technician Julie Reid,who showed slides of the subject site,and Mr.Gero explained that this is a rezoning from GR General Rural to CB -2 General Business Zone, case no. PZ-24-83,with a power -of -attorney from the applicant, Richard and Jerri Manbeck to Keith Stachar. Mr.Keith Stachar,6301 W. Roundup, Apache Junction,stated that the applicants adjoining property is presently zoned CB -2 General Business Zone and requested approval of this rezoningapplication. Councilman Damiano asked what the plans were for the property. Mr.Stachar stated that the adjoiningpropertyisbeingusedfora mobile home step business,and would probably usethissiteforthesamething. 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 thepublic. Mr.Gero stated that the Development Co-ordinating Committee has no objections to the rezoning with the request that theright-of-way be dedicated,and the Planning and Zoning Commission recommends approval of the application. Mayor Clarke called upon the City Clerk to read Ordinance No. 206,by title only for the first reading. City Clerk Kathleen Connelly,read asfollows: ORDINANCE NO.206, 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-24-83 FROM GR GENERAL RURAL TO CB -2 GENERAL BUSINESS ZONE;REPEALING ANY CONFLICTING PROVISIONS;PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY;AND PROVIDING PENALTIES. Mayor Clarke recessed the meeting. Mayor Clarke reconvened the meeting. PROPOSED RESOLUTION NO.83-51, AB -83-15 ublic.Mayor Clarke opened the hearing to the Mr.Gero explained that this is an abandonment request of North Grand Drive between West Roundup and West ShiprockStreet,and the street condition is unimproved and unmaintained by the City. The manager of Mountain View Mobile Home Park requested approval of this abandonment. Vice Mayor Eidson asked why one Planning and Zoning Commission member voted against the abandonment. Mr.Gero stated that the member was concerned with the concept of roadway abandonment,not any particular issue such as access. Mayor Clarke asked i f there was anyone who wished to speak in favor of or in opposition to the abandonment. There being no one wishing to address the Council,Mayor Clarke closed the hearing to thepublic. Mr.Gero stated that the Development Coordinating Committee and the Planning and Zoning Commission both recommend approval of the abandonment. Councilman Steelsmith MOVED THAT BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA, THAT RESOLUTION NO.83-51,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 NORTH GRAND AVENUE AS DESCRIBED IN STREET ABANDONMENT CASE AB -83-15 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. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. PROPOSED RESOLUTION NO.83-19, AB -83-9 public. Councilman Hill seconded the motion. Mayor Clarke opened the hearing to the Mr.Gero briefed the Council on the abandonments of several local,unimproved and unmaintained streets. Planning Technician Julie Reid,showedslidesofthestreetsinquestionandthesurroundingareas. Mr.Ray Hallstrom,1650 N.Vista,ApacheJunction,one of the applicants,requested approval of the abandonments. 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 Taylor MOVED THAT BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA, THAT RESOLUTION NO.83-19,A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA,DECLARING THAT CERTAIN FEDERALLY PATENTED EASEMENTS FOR PUBLIC RIGHTS -OF -WAY PURPOSES ON EAST FOREST STREET,EAST SMOKETREE STREET,EAST PIONEER STREET,AND NORTH CHAPARRAL ROAD AS DESCRIBED IN STREET ABANDONMENT CASE AB -83-9 ARE NO LONGER NECESSARY FOR PUBLIC USE AS ROADWAYS AND ARE HEREBY ABANDONED AND EXTINGUISHED AS PRESENT OR FUTURE PUBLIC RIGHTS -OF -WAY,BE AND HEREBY IS APPROVED AND ADOPTED. Councilman Damiano seconded the motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. APPLICATION FOR SERIES 16 LIQUOR •LICENSE,SUNDANCER RESTAURANT ) Mayor Clarke opened the hearing to thepublic. Mr.George Pippett,1535 E.U.S.Hwy.60, Apache Junction, explained that he is the original owner of the business,and has recently gotten i t back,and i t is necessary to obtain a new liquor license. 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 Council,Mayor Clarke closed the hearing to thepublic. Councilman Damiano MOVED THAT BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA, THAT THE APPLICATION FOR A SERIES 16 LIQUOR LICENSE,SUBMITTED BY MR.GEORGE M. PIPPETT,AGENT FOR SUNDANCER RESTAURANT,BE AND HEREBY IS RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL TO THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF LIQUOR LICENSES AND CONTROL. Councilman Hill seconded the motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. OLD BUSINESS None. NEW BUSINESS EXPANSION OF CITY HALL COMPLEX ) Mr.Gero outlined the possibility of theCity purchasing 20 additional acres to expand the city hall complex site,andthisis a request for direction on whether or not to file an application for commercial lease. Councilman Damiano MOVED THAT BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA, THAT THE CITY MANAGER IS HEREBY DIRECTED TO FILE WITH THE ARIZONA STATE LAND DEPARTMENT AN APPLICATION FOR COMMERCIAL LEASE OF STATE LAND AS PER ATTACHED APPLICATION AND DESCRIPTION,THE PARCEL BEING TWENTY (20)ACRES,MORE OR LESS, THE REQUEST FOR LEASE SHALL BE REQUESTED TO BEGIN ON OR AFTER JULY 1, 1984. FURTHER,THE CITY MANAGER IS DIRECTED TO REQUEST THE CLASSIFICATION PROCESS TO ALLOW THE FURTHER PURCHASE OF CITY HALL COMPLEX LANDS TO BE INITIATED. Councilman Hill seconded the motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. APPEAL FOR EXTENSION TO COMPLY WITH CITY CODE,SECTION 9-2 City Clerk Kathleen Connelly stated that the property owner was informed of the violation on June 24,1983,and has requested an extension to complete the work on the property,as he is waiting for estimates and cooler weather. Councilman Damiano MOVED THAT BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA, THAT THE REQUEST FOR EXTENSION BY MR.WENDELL PACE BE AND HEREBY IS GRANTED. motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. ACCEPTANCE OF RESIGNATION FROM AND APPOINTMENT TO BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT )) Councilman Steelsmith seconded the Mr.Gero stated that due to theresignationofMr.Bill Vaughn,there is a vacancy on the Board of Adjustment. Mayor Clarke stated that one Talent BankApplicationhas been submitted by Mr.Alfred Carter. Mr.Alfred Carter,620 E.Friar,ApacheJunction,informed the Council that he is in the construction business and feltthatthisgave him a good background for 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 THE RESIGNATION OF MR.BILL VAUGHN FROM THE BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT BE ACCEPTED WITH REGRET. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT AL CARTER,BE APPOINTED TO THE BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT, TO FILL THE VACANCY CREATED BY THE RESIGNATION OF MR.BILL VAUGHN,SAID UNEXPIRED TERM TO END JUNE 30,1986. "Mayor and City Council: Due to job and family reasons I regret that I am unable to serve my term as member of Board of Adjustments.Although i t has been an honor and pleasure to serve on such a board.I would like to commend the Planning Department for its professionalism and all the help that they have been to me. Bill Vaughn" VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. ACCEPTANCE OF RESIGNATION FROM AND APPOINTMENT TO THE SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE Mayor Clarke suggested that as no talent bank applications have been submitted for this vacancy,that the appointment be postponed until a future meeting. Councilman Steelsmith MOVED THAT BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA, THAT THE RESIGNATION OF MR.CLAY WORST FROM THE SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE BE ACCEPTED WITH REGRET. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT THE APPOINTMENT TO THE SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE BE POSTPONED UNTIL THE NEXT REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING. Councilman Damiano seconded the motion. Councilman Damiano read the followingletter: "Honorable Ladies and Gentlemen: I expect to retire from the active real estate industry October 1,and to be involved in activities which will make i t difficult for me to maintain satis-factory attendance at meetings of the Development Coordinating Committee's Subdivision Committee. Accordingly,I submit my resignation,effective October 1, 1983, or any earlier date that a replacement may be obtained to fill this position. I deeply appreciate the opportunity of having served on this committee.I am sure the education I received exceeded any contribution I made,which again points up the advantages one receives from civic involvement. I t has been a pleasure to serve,in some small way,a community of which I amjustly proud. Sincerely, Pinal Realty &Investment Corporation Clay Worst" VOTE:Unanimous ACCEPTANCE OF RESIGNATION FROM AND APPOINTMENT TO LIBRARY BOARD Councilman Shanks MOVED THAT BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA, THAT THE RESIGNATION OF MS LILLIAN CASTRO FROM THE LIBRARY BOARD,BE ACCEPTED WITH REGRET,AND THAT THE APPOINTMENT BE POSTPONED UNTIL THE NEXT REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING. Councilman Taylor seconded the motion. Councilman Damiano read the followingletter: "Honorable Mayor and City Council: I t is with regret that I tender my resignation from the Library Board.I shall be in the East for another four months and cannot fulfill my obligation to attend monthly meetings. I have been proud to serve on this Board.Please be assured that I shall gladly do what I can to help the Library upon my return to Apache Junction in the fall. My Best wishesLillianCastro" VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. WORK SESSION,OCTOBER 3, 1983 EXECUTIVE SESSION,WORK SESSION, OCTOBER 4, 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 ON OCTOBER 3, 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 OCTOBER 4, 1983, AT 6:00 P.M.,IN THE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS. Councilman Damiano seconded the motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. Vice Mayor Eidson MOVED THAT BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA, THAT AN EXECUTIVE SESSION BE HELD ON SEPTEMBER 26,1983, AT 7:00 P.M.,IN THE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS,FOR THE PURPOSE OF DISCUSSING PERSONNEL AND LEGAL MATTERS. Councilman Taylor seconded the motion. INFORMATION AND REPORTS (COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS) Councilman Damiano assured the public that the bricks will be put on the gazebo when the weather cools. REQUESTS OF COUNCIL Vice Mayor Eidson requested that Certificates of Appreciation be presented to the Mobile Home Study Panel for their contributions. Councilman Damiano read a statement pertaining to the duties of a judge. Mayor Clarke stated that he was happy to see the use of the new video equipment in the Planning Department to increase efficiency. ADJOURNMENT Councilman Damiano MOVED THAT BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA, THAT THE MEETING BE ADJOURNED AT 8:20 P.M. Councilman Steelsmith seconded the motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. ACCEPTED THIS 4TH DAY OF OCTOBER , 1983, BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA. Wendell J. CYark Mayor ATTEST: