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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1983-10-04 City Council Regular MinutesCITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 4, 1983 The regular meeting of the City of Apache Junction,Arizona,was held on October 4, 1983, at the Apache Junction City Council Chambers pursuant to thenoticerequiredbylaw. CALL TO ORDER Vice Mayor Eidson .°4mAyoymAtygcalledthe meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. INVOCATION Councilman Taylor led the Invocation. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Steelsmith -/c7/ 40 3 Councilman 07/1 led the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL Councilmen Present:Councilman Hill,CouncilmanTaylor,Councilman Damiano, Councilman Steelsmith, Vice Mayor Eidson Councilmen Absent:Councilman Shanks Mayor Clarke Staff Present: Staff Absent: Others Present: Acting City Manager/Director of Public Works Rich BromanCity Clerk Kathleen Connelly Representing Director of PublicSafety,Captain Ed Seder - Director of Planning Joe GeroControllerKeithLewis Economic Development Specialist John SchoephCity Attorney Arnold Hirsch Director of Public SafetyBillMcDaniel Mr.Clay Worst P.O.Box 788 Apache Junction,Arizona 85220 Mr.Michael Micsey 2323 S.Butte Tempe,Arizona Councilman Damiano 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. Councilman Hill seconded the motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. Introduction of Distinguished Guests and Visitors Councilman Taylor introduced Mr.Bob Beeson, a member of the Planning and Zoning Commission for Pinal County. Vice Mayor Eidson recognized Mr.John Granillo,former Vice Mayor of Apache Junction. AWARDS,PRESENTATIONS,AND COMMUNICATIONS Vice Mayor Eidson commended the Mobile Home/RV Study Panel for the research done and studies completed,and presented the members with Certificates of Appreciation. Vice Mayor Eidson presented a plaque to Mr.Clay Worst,for his contri-butions to the community,including service on the Subdivision Committee. Mr.Worst expressed his gratitude for being allowed to work with thecitizensof Apache Junction and thanked the Council for the plaque. CALL TO THE PUBLIC Ms Shirley Erickson,1550 W. Wells Fargo,Apache Junction,addressed the Council in regard to the street name change,proposed Ordinance No. 201, expressing her opposition to a name change. PUBLIC HEARINGS PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO.208, BAZIOTES,MECSEY (First Reading)) public.Vice Mayor opened the hearing to the Director of Planning Joe Gero briefed the Council on the rezonin from GR General Rural to CR-5 Multi le Residence Zone, Councilman Damiano asked i f Mr.Mecsey had any other buildings in the City. Mr.Mecsey stated that they do not. Councilman Damiano wished to know what parking facilities would be available. Mr.Mecsey explained that the parking would be in the rear of the units,and that details would be worked out at the Development Coordinating Committee meeting. Vice Mayor Eidson asked i f there was anyone who wished to speak in favor of or in opposition to the petition.There being no one wishing to address the Council,Vice Mayor Eidson closed the hearing to the public. Mr.Gero stated that the Development Co-ordinating Committee has no objection to the rezoning application,with thestipulationofright-of-way dedications,and that the Planning and Zoning Commission recommend approval of this application. Vice Mayor Eidson called upon the City Clerk to read Ordinance No. 208,by title only for the first reading. City Clerk Kathleen Connelly,read asfollows: ORDINANCE NO.208, 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-26-83 FROM GR GENERAL RURAL TO CR-5 MULTIPLE RESIDENCE ZONE; REPEALING ANY CONFLICTING PROVISIONS;PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY;AND PROVIDING PENALTIES. PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO.201, SN-2-83 (First Reading) the public. ))Vice Mayor Eidson opened the hearing to Mr.Gero explained that this is a street name change, as there is an intent to extend Twelfth Avenue westerly through Wells Fargo to Ironwood Drive,and there should not be two different names for the same alignment. Vice Mayor Eidson asked i f there was anyone who wished to speak in favor of or in opposition to the application. There being no one else wishing to address the Council,Vice Mayor Eidson closed the hearing to the public. Mr.Gero stated that the Development Co-ordinating Committee has no objection to the application,and the Planning and Zoning Commission recommends approval of the name change. Vice Mayor Eidson called upon the CityClerkto read Ordinance No. 201,by title only for the first reading. Cit Clerk Kathleen Connell ,read as THAT CERTAIN STREET NAME FROM "WEST WELLS FARGO AVENUE"TO "WEST TWELFTH AVENUE";REPEALING ANY CONFLICTING PROVISIONS;PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY;AND PROVIDING PENALTIES. APPLICATION FOR PERSON TRANSFER OF SERIES 6 LIQUOR LICENSE, CACTUS CLUB the public.Vice Mayor Eidson opened the hearing to Vice Mayor Eidson 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,Vice Mayor Eidson closed the hearing to the public. Councilman Steelsmith MOVED THAT BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA, THAT THE APPLICATION FOR A PERSON TRANSFER OF A SERIES 6 LIQUOR LICENSE, SUBMITTED BY MR.LARRY M. LAIRD,AGENT FOR THE CACTUS CLUB,BE AND HEREBY IS RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL TO THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF LIQUOR LICENSES AND CONTROL. Councilman Damiano seconded the motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. OLD BUSINESS ORDINANCE NO.212,LOEWENSTEIN (Second Reading) (Postponed Item)) )Mr.Gero requested,on behalf of Mrs.Loewenstein and her attorney,Mr.Marty Jones,that this application be postponed until the next regular Council meeting. Councilman Damiano MOVED THAT BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA, THAT ORDINANCE NO.212 BE POSTPONED UNTIL THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF OCTOBER 18,1983. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO.206, MANBECK (Second Reading) have been submitted by the applicant. Councilman Taylor seconded the motion. Mr.Gero stated that the quit claim deeds Councilman Steelsmith MOVED THAT BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA, THAT ORDINANCE NO.206, BE READ BY TITLE ONLY AND THE READING OF THE ENTIRE ORDINANCE BE WAIVED. Vice Mayor Eidson called upon the City Clerk to read Ordinance No. 206,by title only for the second reading. City Clerk Kathleen Connelly,read as follows: 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. Councilman Steelsmith MOVED THAT BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA, THAT 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,BE AND HEREBY IS APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING STIPULATIONS OR CONDITIONS REQUIRED AS CONDITIONS PRECEDENT TO REZONING APPROVAL: "APPLICANT DEDICATE THE WEST FIFTY (50')FEET OF THE SUBJECT PROPERTY FOR PUBLIC ROADWAY AND ASSOCIATED PURPOSES." BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT THE REASONS FOR APPROVAL ARE AS FOLLOWS: 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. RECONSIDERATION OF MOTION- TRANSFER OF SERIES 6 LIQUOR LICENSE,CHEF'S INN )Representing the Director of Public Safety,Captain Ed Seder,explained that at a prior Council meeting a motion was passed to deny this Person Transfer of a Series 6 Liquor License for Chef's Inn, but the motion did not include specific reasons for denial,making thisreconsiderationnecessary,after which the State Department of Liquor Licenses and Control will hold a rehearing. Councilman Damiano MOVED THAT BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA, THAT THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,ENTER AN ORDER RECOMMENDING THE DISAPPROVAL OF THE TRANSFER OF LICENSE 06L11038 FROM HAZEN C.KROFF TO RAYMOND CHESLEY ROBERTSON. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT THE BASIS OF THIS MOTION IS THE WRITTEN REPORT SUBMITTED BY THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA,DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT THIS MOTION IS REQUIRED IN ORDER THAT THE ACTION PREVIOUSLY TAKEN BY THE CITY CONFORM TO A.R.S. 4-201 ET.SEQ. APPOINTMENT TO SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE (Postponed Item) )Mr.Gero stated that a Talent BankApplicationhad been submitted by Mr.Keith Stachar. Councilman Taylor MOVED THAT BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA, THAT KEITH STACHAR,BE APPOINTED TO THE SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE TO FILL THE VACANCY CREATED BY THE RESIGNATION OF MR.CLAY WORST,SAID APPOINTMENT TO BE EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY. Councilman Hill seconded the motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. APPOINTMENT TO LIBRARY BOARD (Postponed Item) ) Vice Mayor Eidson stated that noapplicationsforthisvacancy have been received. Councilman Steelsmith MOVED THAT BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA, THAT THE APPOINTMENT TO THE LIBRARY BOARD BE FURTHER POSTPONED UNTIL THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF OCTOBER 18,1983. Councilman Hill seconded the motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. NEW BUSINESS PROPOSED RESOLUTION NO.83-57, DECLARING "REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIES ACTION TEAM" A PUBLIC DOCUMENT )Councilman Taylor MOVED THAT BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA, THAT RESOLUTION NO.83-57 BE POSTPONED UNTIL THE REGULAR MEETING OF OCTOBER 18, 1983. Councilman Damiano seconded the motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. PROPOSED RESOLUTION NO.83-58, PROPOSED USE OF HIGHWAY USER REVENUE FUNDS Councilman Damiano MOVED THAT BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA, THAT RESOLUTION NO.83-58,A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA,VOICING OPPOSITION TO THE PROPOSED USE OF STATE HIGHWAY USER REVENUE FUNDS TO EXPAND AND IMPROVE STATE PRISON FACILITIES, BE AND HEREBY IS APPROVED AND ADOPTED. Councilman Hill seconded the motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. EMPLOYEE COST OF LIVING INCREASE )Councilman Damiano MOVED THAT BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA, THAT A COST OF LIVING INCREASE IN THE AMOUNT OF 4% BE GIVEN TO ALL CITY EMPLOYEES EFFECTIVE OCTOBER 1, 1983,WITH THE EXCEPTION OF THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS,DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC SAFETY,DIRECTOR OF PLANNING AND CITY MANAGER. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT FUNDS FROM ACCOUNT NO.001-105-512-06-41 BE ALLOCATED FOR SAID COSTS OF LIVING INCREASE FOR THE REMAINDER OF THE CURRENT FISCAL YEAR. Councilman Taylor seconded the motion. Councilman Damiano stated that this is long over due. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. WORK SESSION,OCTOBER 17,1983 EXECUTIVE SESSION,WORK SESSION, OCTOBER 18,1983 )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 OCTOBER 17,1983, 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 18,1983,AT 6:00 P.M.,IN THE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS. Councilman Taylor seconded the motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. INFORMATION AND REPORTS (COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS) Councilman Taylor informed the Council that the Zoning Ordinance Rewrite Committee meeting is on October 6, 1983, at 7:00 p.m.,and everyone is invited. KATHLEEN CONNELLY CITY CLERK 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 8:04 P.M. Councilman Hill seconded the motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. ACCEPTED THIS 18TH DAY OF OCTOBER , 1983, BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA. MAYOR ATTEST: