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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1987-01-06 City Council Regular MinutesCITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 6,1987 The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Apache Junction, Arizona,was held on January 6,1987,at the Apache Junction City Council Chambers pursuant to the notice required by law. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Hill called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. INVOCATION Councilman Eidson gave the Invocation. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Vice Mayor Bakkedahl led the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL Councilmen Present: Staff Present: Others Present: Councilwoman Taylor Councilman Baljo Councilman Eidson Councilwoman Gardner Vice Mayor Bakkedahl Mayor Hill Acting City Manager/City Clerk Kathleen Connelly City Attorney David Alexander Deputy City Clerk Lori Clark Controller Keith Lewis Director of Public Safety Bill McDaniel Director of Planning Chuck Newcomer Director of Public Works Rich Broman Economic Development Specialist John Schoeph Director of Community Services Jeff Bell Mr.Mike Pegram 1564 N.Boyd Apache Junction,Arizona ACCEPTANCE OF CONSENT AGENDA )Councilwoman Gardner MOVED THAT CONSENT AGENDA ITEM NOS.1,2,3,AND 4,BE ACCEPTED AS PRESENTED. Councilman Baljo seconded the motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. Introduction of Distinguished Visitors and Guests Mayor Hill welcomed everyone present. AWARDS,PRESENTATIONS,AND COMMUNICATIONS Acting City Manager/City Clerk Kathleen Connelly administered the Oath of Office to new councilmember Jerry Burgess. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL JANUARY 6,1987 PAGE 1 Councilman Jerry Burgess took his seat with the City Council. Mayor Hill presented Mr.Tony Vehon with a plaque for his service on the Planning and Zoning Commission and the Transportation Board. CALL TO THE PUBLIC Mr.Mike Pegram,1564 N.Boyd,Apache Junction,Chairman of the Superstition Horseman's Association,stated that the Association supports the General Plan, and seek an orderly progression of the community. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT Acting City Manager/City Clerk Kathleen Connelly reminded the Council that there would be a work session on the 15th for a Mid -Year Budget Review,and reported on the successfulness city-wide Clean Up Week. PUBLIC HEARINGS APPLICATION FOR PERSON TRANSFER OF BAR AND LIQUOR STORE LIQUOR LICENSE, SAFEWAY STORE #253 ) )Mayor Hill opened the hearing to the public. Mr.Rhett Butler,Manager of Safeway Store #253,requested approval of the application. Mayor Hill 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 Hill closed the hearing to the public. Councilman Baljo MOVED THAT THE APPLICATION FOR PERSON TRANSFER OF BAR AND LIQUOR STORE LIQUOR LICENSE, SUBMITTED BY FRANK T.RICH FOR SAFEWAY STORE #253,BE RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL TO THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF LIQUOR LICENSES AND CONTROL. Vice Mayor Bakkedahl seconded the motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. APPLICATION FOR SPECIAL EVENT LIQUOR LICENSE,COUNTRYSIDE T.TRAILER RESORT ) )Mayor Hill opened the hearing to the public. Mr.Merle Scribner,representing Countryside Travel Trailer Resort,addressed the Council requesting approval of the application,and explained that this is a once a year event to raise funds for the Travel Trailer Park. Councilwoman Taylor asked i f this was open to the public,or strictly residents of the park. Mr.Scribner replied that i t was for residents of the park and their guests. Mayor Hill asked i f there was anyone who wished to speak in favor of or in opposition to the application.There REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL JANUARY 6,1987 PAGE 2 being no one wishing to address the Council,Mayor Hill closed the hearing to the public. Councilman Baljo MOVED THAT THE APPLICATION FOR A SPECIAL EVENT LIQUOR LICENSE,SUBMITTED BY MERLE S.SCRIBNER FOR COUNTRYSIDE TRAVEL TRAILER RESORT,THE EVENT TO BE HELD ON FEBRUARY 8,1987, BE RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL TO THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF LIQUOR LICENSES AND CONTROL. Councilwoman Gardner seconded the motion. In answer to a question asked by Councilwoman Taylor,City Attorney David Alexander stated that the organization serving the alcohol is responsible for that consumption. Councilwoman Taylor stated that bar owners have complained about these private "cabarets",and expressed her own feeling that this should not take revenue away from the bars in the City. Councilman Eidson asked i f the city charged a fee for Special Event Liquor License applications. Ms Connelly stated that the State charges a fee,but not the City,and also that BYOB functions,open to the public,are prohibited by State law. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. RECOMMENDATIONS FOR AMENDMENTS TO THE SIGN CODE )Director of Planning Chuck Newcomer outlined the recommendations for the requested amendments to the sign code,as submitted by the Planning and Zoning Commission,as well as staff. Councilwoman Taylor MOVED THAT THE SIGN CODE AMENDMENTS BE POSTPONED UNTIL APRIL 21,1987. Councilman Baljo seconded the motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO.555,AMENDING PERSONNEL POLICIES,HIRING OF RELATIVES AND ILLEGAL ALIENS (With Emergency Clause) )Ms Connelly explained that this proposed ordinance revises the Personnel Policies pertaining to the recruitment, hiring of relatives,also adding to the Policies the State requirement for employees to take a loyalty oath,and outlined other details of the ordinance. Mayor Hill asked i f there was anyone who wished to speak in favor of or in opposition to the ordinance.There being no one wishing to address the Council,Mayor Hill closed the hearing to the public. Councilman Baljo MOVED THAT ORDINANCE NO.555,BE READ BY TITLE ONLY WITH THE EMERGENCY CLAUSE,AND THE READING OF THE ENTIRE ORDINANCE BE WAIVED. Councilwoman Gardner seconded the motion. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL JANUARY 6,1987 PAGE 3 VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. City Clerk Kathleen Connelly read as follows: ORDINANCE NO.555,AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA,AMENDING THE APACHE JUNCTION CITY CODE BY AMENDING CHAPTER 3 ADMINISTRATION,ARTICLE 3-10 PERSONNEL SYSTEM,PERTAINING TO CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT,APPLICATIONS AND APPLICANTS,HIRING OF RELATIVES AND REPORTS AND RECORDS,REPEALING ANY CONFLICTING PROVISIONS,PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY,AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Councilwoman Gardner MOVED THAT ORDINANCE NO.555,AS READ BY THE CITY CLERK,BE APPROVED AND ADOPTED. Councilwoman Taylor seconded the motion. Councilman Eidson expressed the feeling that the ordinance goes too far with hiring of relatives. City Attorney David Alexander explained that these are the same as State guidelines. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO.562,AMENDING APACHE JUNCTION CITY CODE CHAPTER 8 AMENDING LICENSE FEE FOR SWAP MEET PROPRIETOR (With Emergency Clause) )Ms Connelly explained that due to the recent change in the swap meet vendor license requirements,vendors were now paying individual license fees,and recommended that the proprietor license fee be changed to the usual business license fee. Mayor Hill asked i f there was anyone who wished to speak in favor of or in opposition to the ordinance.There being no one wishing to address the Council,Mayor Hill closed the hearing to the public. Councilwoman Gardner MOVED THAT ORDINANCE NO.562,BE READ BY TITLE ONLY WITH THE EMERGENCY CLAUSE,AND THE READING OF THE ENTIRE ORDINANCE BE WAIVED. Councilwoman Taylor seconded the motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. City Clerk Kathleen Connelly read as follows: ORDINANCE NO.562,AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA,AMENDING THE APACHE JUNCTION CITY CODE,CHAPTER 8 BUSINESS,SECTION 8-5-4 SCHEDULE, PERTAINING TO THE BUSINESS OCCUPATIONAL LICENSE FEES FOR SWAP MEET PROPRIETORS; REPEALING ANY CONFLICTING PROVISIONS;PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY;AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Councilman Eidson MOVED THAT ORDINANCE NO.562,AS READ BY THE CITY CLERK,BE APPROVED AND ADOPTED. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL JANUARY 6,1987 PAGE 4 I I I Councilman Baljo seconded the motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO.559, PZ-45-86,URIOSTE ) )Director of Planning Chuck Newcomer requested a continuance of the public hearing to January 20,1987. Councilwoman Taylor MOVED THAT ORDINANCE NO.559,PZ-45-86,BE POSTPONED UNTIL THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JANUARY 20,1987. Councilwoman Gardner seconded the motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. OLD BUSINESS None. NEW BUSINESS APPOINTMENT TO THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION ) )Mr.Newcomer stated that applications have submitted for the vacancy on the Planning and Zoning Commission,with a term to expire on June 30,1987. Vice Mayor Bakkedahl MOVED THAT SHARYN ALGER BE APPOINTED TO THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION,SAID TERM TO EXPIRE JUNE 30,1987. Councilwoman Gardner seconded the motion. VOTE:In Favor:Councilwoman Gardner,Vice Mayor Bakkedahl,Mayor Hill Opposed:Councilman Burgess,Councilwoman Taylor,Councilman Baljo, Councilman Eidson The motion failed. Councilwoman Taylor MOVED THAT PAUL CONNOLLY BE APPOINTED TO THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION,SAID TERM TO EXPIRE JUNE 30,1987. Councilman Eidson seconded the motion. VOTE:In Favor:Councilwoman Gardner,Councilman Eidson,Councilman Baljo, Councilwoman Taylor,Vice Mayor Bakkedahl,Mayor Hill Abstained:Councilman Burgess The motion carried. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL JANUARY 6,1987 PAGE 5 CLAIM AGAINST THE CITY SUBMITTED BY MR.C.T.PARKS )City Attorney David Alexander explained that the City has received a demand submitted by Mr.C.T.Parks for damages in the amount of $3,068.30,because someone turned off the electricity to some rental units.Mr.Alexander stated that to his knowledge,the City took no action to have Mr.Park's electricity turned off,and so recommended that this claim be denied. Councilman Eidson MOVED THAT THE CLAIM AGAINST THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,MADE BY MR.C.T.PARKS BE REJECTED. Councilman Baljo seconded the motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. PROPOSED RESOLUTION NO.86-47,ADOPTING POLICY FOR RETIRING COUNCILMEMBER PARTICIPATION IN GROUP HEALTH INSURANCE ) )Ms Connelly explained that Resolution No.86-47 adopts a policy allowing retiring councilmember to participate in the group health insurance coverage,for one year per each year of service with a $5.00 per month handling charge in addition to the premium. Ms Connelly asked for a clarification on definitions and other details. City Attorney David Alexander stated that the Council needs to decide on the intent of this policy prior to adopting. Vice Mayor Bakkedahl asked i f an employee retiring would receive this same benefit. Ms Connelly stated that presently employees are entitled to three years of continuing benefits,in accordance with Federal law,but not beyond that. Councilman Eidson reminded the Council and public that this will not cost the City anything. Councilwoman Taylor MOVED THAT THIS ITEM BE POSTPONED UNTIL THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON JANUARY 20, 1987. Councilman Baljo seconded the motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. LEASE RENEWAL FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OFFICE )Economic Development Specialist John Schoeph explained that the lease for the Economic Development office at the Grand Center has expired,and outlined the results of a survey for an office in a different location.Mr.Schoeph recommended renewing the lease at the Grand Center. Vice Mayor Bakkedahl MOVED THAT THE LEASE AT GRAND CENTER FOR THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OFFICE BE RENEWED FOR ONE YEAR. Councilman Baljo seconded the motion. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL JANUARY 6,1987 PAGE 6 I Councilman Burgess expressed his opinion that there is office space available closer to the City complex for less money. Mr.Schoeph stated that some of this office space is smaller,and also the cost of moving makes this impractical. Councilwoman Taylor stated that the Grand Center location is more accessible to business people for the type work the Economic Development Office does. VOTE:In Favor:Councilman Eidson,Councilwoman Gardner,Councilman Baljo, Councilwoman Taylor,Vice Mayor Bakkedahl,Mayor Hill Opposed:Councilman Burgess The motion failed. PROPOSED RESOLUTION NO.86-46,TRAFFIC SIGNALIZATION INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT FOR BROADWAY/MERIDIAN INTERSECTION ) )Director of Public Works Rich Broman stated that this is an intergovernmental agreement between Maricopa County and the City of Apache Junction for the traffic signalization of Broadway/Merdian intersection,requiring the County to design,construct and maintain the signal, and the City will be required to reimburse Maricopa County half the signal costs,not to exceed $15,000. Councilman Baljo MOVED THAT RESOLUTION NO.86-46,A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA,SETTING FORTH ITS INTENT TO APPROVE THE INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE COUNTY OF MARICOPA AND THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION FOR THE INSTALLATION OF TRAFFIC SIGNALS AT BROADWAY AVENUE AND MERIDIAN DRIVE,AND AUTHORIZING THE EXPENDITURE OF $15,000 FOR THE CITY'S SHARE OF CONSTRUCTION COSTS AND APPROVAL OF PAYMENT OF MONTHLY ELECTRICAL CHARGES FOR SAID INSTALLATION,BE APPROVED AND ADOPTED. Councilwoman Gardner seconded the motion. Councilman Eidson asked i f this was part of the reconstruction of the intersection,or in addition to. Mr.Broman replied that this is a separate agreement and cost. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. CONFIRMATION OF DATE FOR SPECIAL MEETING/ WORK SESSION ON FREEWAY LANDSCAPING ) )Ms Connelly stated that the Council has requested a Special Meeting on the Superstition Freeway landscaping with landscape architects and members of the Chamber of Commerce,but need a motion and the selection of a date. Councilwoman Gardner MOVED THAT A SPECIAL WORK SESSION BE HELD ON JANUARY 12,1987,AT 7:00 P.M.,IN THE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE BUILDING,FOR THE PURPOSE OF DISCUSSING OPTIONS FOR THE SUPERSTITION FREEWAY LANDSCAPING. motion. VOTE:Unanimous Councilman Baljo seconded the REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL JANUARY 6,1987 PAGE 7 The motion carried. EXECUTIVE SESSION,WORK SESSION, JANUARY 19,1987 EXECUTIVE SESSION,WORK SESSION, JANUARY 20,1987 )Councilwoman Gardner MOVED THAT AN EXECUTIVE SESSION BE HELD AT 6:00 P.M.AND A WORK SESSION AT 7:00 P.M.,ON JANUARY 19,1987,IN THE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS; AND THAT AN EXECUTIVE SESSION AND A WORK SESSION BE HELD AT 6:00 P.M.,ON JANUARY 20,1987,IN THE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS. Vice Mayor Bakkedahl seconded the motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. INFORMATION AND REPORTS (COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS) Councilwoman Taylor asked when the new City Manager would begin. Ms Connelly stated that Mr.DaVee is expected on January 19th. Councilman Baljo reported on a meeting in regards to the Superstition Freeway and U.S.Highway 60 intersection,and U.S.88 rights -of -way through the City. REQUESTS OF COUNCIL None. ADJOURNMENT )Councilman Baljo MOVED THAT THE MEETING BE ADJOURNED AT 8:14 P.M. Councilman Eidson seconded the motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. *Consent Agenda Items are as follows: *1.Acceptance of Regular Meeting Agenda *2.Acceptance of Special Meeting of November 8,1986 *3.Acceptance of Special Meeting of November 15,1986 *4.Acceptance of Regular Meeting of December 16,1986 ACCEPTED THIS 20TH DAY OF JANUARY ,1987,BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL JANUARY 6,1987 PAGE 8 "•7-77'07 NORMAN S.HILL Mayor ATTEST: KATHLEEN CONNELLY City Clerk REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL JANUARY 6,1987 PAGE 9