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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1987-01-20 City Council Regular MinutesCITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 20,1987 The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Apache Junction, Arizona,was held on January 20,1987,at the Apache Junction City Council Chambers pursuant to the notice required by law. CALL TO ORDER Vice Mayor Bakkedahl called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. INVOCATION Councilman Eidson gave the Invocation. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE A Boy Scout Troup led the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL Councilmen Present:Councilman Burgess Councilman Baljo Councilman Eidson Councilwoman Taylor Councilwoman Gardner Vice Mayor Bakkedahl Councilman Absent:Mayor Hill Staff Present: Others Present: City Manager Bill R.Da Vee City Clerk Kathleen Connelly Deputy City Clerk Lori Clark Controller Keith Lewis City Attorney David Alexander Director of Public Safety Bill McDaniel Director of Planning Chuck Newcomer Director of Public Works Rich Broman Director of Community Services Jeff Bell Economic Development Specialist John Schoeph Director of Library Pam Loui Ms Dorothy Urioste 1535 N.Gold Drive Apache Junction,Arizona Mr.Gil Verley 620 S.Palo Verde Apache Junction,Arizona Mr.Bob Dahlen 2701 S.Idaho Road Apache Junction,Arizona Mr.Clay Worst 5289 E.Apache Trail Apache Junction,Arizona ACCEPTANCE OF CONSENT AGENDA )Councilwoman Gardner MOVED THAT CONSENT AGENDA ITEM NOS.1 AND 2 BE ACCEPTED AS PRESENTED,AFTER DELETING ITEM NO.11 AND POSTPONING ITEM NO.5,UNTIL THE REGULAR MEETING OF FEBRUARY 3,1987, FROM CONSENT AGENDA ITEM NO.1. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL JANUARY 20,1987 PAGE 1 Councilman Baljo seconded the motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. Introduction of Distinguished Visitors and Guests Vice Mayor Bakkedahl recognized former Councilmember Tom Damiano. AWARDS,PRESENTATIONS,AND COMMUNICATIONS Councilman Eidson read letters of commendation to police officers. Vice Mayor Bakkedahl introduced the new City Manager,Mr.Bill DaVee. CALL TO THE PUBLIC None. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT City Manager Bill DaVee reported that informal meetings are being conducted with Department heads to learn of any problems that may exist. PUBLIC HEARINGS PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO.559, PZ-45-86,URIOSTE )Director of Planning Chuck Newcomer briefed the Council on the application for rezoning of a 1i acre parcel,located on Gold Drive south of Tepee Street,from General Rural to CR-2 (MH)Single Family Residence Zone,and stated that the Planning and Zoning Commission recommends approval of the request. Ms Dorothy Urioste,1535 N.Gold Drive,Apache Junction,representing the applicants,requested approval of the rezoning application. Vice Mayor Bakkedahl 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 Bakkedahl closed the hearing to the public. Councilman Eidson MOVED THAT ORDINANCE NO.559,BE READ BY TITLE ONLY 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.559,AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA,AMENDING THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL JANUARY 20,1987 PAGE 2 APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA,ZONING ORDINANCE BY AMENDING THE ZONING DISTRICT MAP, CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA,CHANGING THE ZONING DISTRICT CLASSIFICATION IN REZONING CASE PZ-45-86 FROM GR GENERAL RURAL TO CR-2(MH)SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE ZONE;REPEALING ANY CONFLICTING PROVISIONS;AND PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY. Councilwoman Taylor MOVED THAT ORDINANCE NO.559,AS READ BY THE CITY CLERK,BE APPROVED AND ADOPTED. Councilman Baljo seconded the motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO.560,CHANGING SPEED LIMIT ON IDAHO ROAD (With the Emergency Clause) )Director of Public Safety Bill McDaniel requested that the speed limit on Idaho Road,between Shiprock and Smoketree Streets,be raised from 25 mph to 35 mph as there are only two school age children living on this street. Vice Mayor Bakkedahl asked if 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 Eidson MOVED THAT ORDINANCE NO.560,BE READ BY TITLE ONLY WITH THE EMERGENCY CLAUSE,AND THE READING OF THE ENTIRE ORDINANCE BE WAIVED. Councilwoman Gardner seconded the motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. City Clerk Kathleen Connelly read as follows: ORDINANCE NO.560,AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA,CHANGING THE SPEED LIMIT ON IDAHO ROAD BETWEEN SHIPROCK STREET AND SMOKETREE STREET; REPEALING ANY CONFLICTING PROVISIONS;PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY;PROVIDING FOR PENALTIES;AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Councilman Eidson MOVED THAT ORDINANCE NO.560,AS READ BY THE CITY CLERK,BE APPROVED AND ADOPTED. Councilwoman Taylor seconded the motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. OLD BUSINESS PROPOSED RESOLUTION NO.86-47, COUNCIL INSURANCE )This item was postponed under "Consent Agenda Items"to February 3,1987. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL JANUARY 20,1987 PAGE 3 NEW BUSINESS ACCEPTANCE OF RESIGNATION FROM AND APPOINTMENT TO BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT )Mr.Newcomer explained that Mr.Art Berry has resigned from the Board of Adjustment,and there are presently two applications on file. Mr.Alan Thompson,an applicant for the Board of Adjustment,addressed the Council requesting appointment. Councilwoman Taylor MOVED THAT THE RESIGNATION OF MR.ART BERRY FROM THE BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT,BE ACCEPTED WITH REGRET; AND THAT ALAN THOMPSON BE APPOINTED TO THE VACANCY CREATED BY THE RESIGNATION OF JERRY BURGESS,SAID TERM TO EXPIRE JUNE 30,1988; AND THAT SHARYN ALGER BE APPOINTED TO THE VACANCY CREATED BY THE RESIGNATION OF ART BERRY,SAID TERM TO EXPIRE JUNE 30,1989. Councilman Baljo seconded the motion. Councilman Baljo requested a plaque be given to Mr.Berry in recognition of service. Councilman Eidson stated that these plaques should be purchased from businesses located within the City. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. PROPOSED RESOLUTION NO.87-01,AUTHORIZING A RECALL ELECTION,ESTABLISHING POLLING PLACES AND VOTING DISTRICTS,PROVIDING FOR THE RECORDATION OF ELECTOR'S CHOICE ) )City Clerk Kathleen Connelly explained that according to State law,the Council is required to adopt notice of election for the February 10th Recall Election. Councilman Baljo MOVED THAT RESOLUTION NO.87-01,A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,PINAL AND MARICOPA COUNTIES,ARIZONA,AUTHORIZING A RECALL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON FEBRUARY 10,1987;ESTABLISHING POLLING PLACES AND VOTING DISTRICTS;PROVIDING FOR THE RECORDATION OF THE ELECTORS'CHOICE;PROVIDING FOR ELECTION OFFICIALS;BE APPROVED AND ADOPTED. Councilwoman Taylor seconded the motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. APPEAL OF ASSESSMENT FOR CLEANING PROPERTY,ARTICLE 9-2,GERWIN )Ms Connelly explained that this is the last step in the process requiring removal of litter from property,and that the Gerwins are appealing the assessment placed on the removal of the litter by the City,and recommended denying the appeal. Councilwoman Taylor asked how the amount of $402.63 was derived. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL JANUARY 20,1987 PAGE 4 Ms Connelly stated that this includes the actual cost to the City for the removal of the litter,and a percentage for administrative charges,and further that businesses that do yard work have complained that the City charges less than they do. Councilman Burgess disagreed that i t cost that much to clean the property. Councilman Baljo agreed that $402 is too much. Mr.Gil Verley,620 S.Palo Verde, Apache Junction,suggested the City Council appoint a volunteer person to be an "ombudsman". Councilman Baljo MOVED THAT THE APPEAL OF ASSESSMENT FOR CLEANING PROPERTY,SUBMITTED BY GERWIN BE REJECTED,AND THAT THAT THE ASSESSMENT BE REDUCED BY $150. cost that much to 'clean the property. too much. Councilman Burgess disagreed that i t Councilman Baljo agreed that $402 is Mr.Gil Verley,620 S.Palo Verde, Apache Junction,suggested the City Council appoint a volunteer person to be an "ombudsman". Councilman Eidson MOVED THAT THE APPEAL OF ASSESSMENT FOR CLEANING PROPERTY,SUBMITTED BY GERWIN BE REJECTED. motion. THAT THE ASSESSMENT BE REDUCED BY $150. amendment. Councilman Baljo seconded the Councilman Baljo amended the motion Councilman Burgess seconded the VOTE:In Favor:Councilman Baljo,Councilman Burgess Opposed:Councilwoman Taylor,Councilwoman Gardner,Councilman Eidson, Vice Mayor Bakkedahl (on the amendment) The motion failed. Councilman Eidson stated that many disputes among neighbors are brought out in litter complaints. City Clerk Kathleen Connelly explained that the City does not get involved with these types of complaints, where people are constantly turning each other in,and when a small piece of plywood or small patch of weeds exists,the City will pick those up. VOTE:In Favor:Councilman Eidson,Councilwoman Gardner,Councilwoman Taylor, Vice Mayor Bakkedahl Opposed:Councilman Baljo,Councilman Burgess (on the original motion without the amendment) REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL JANUARY 20,1987 PAGE 5 The motion carried. REQUEST BY SUPERSTITION ART LEAGUE TO DISPLAY ART WORK IN THE LIBRARY,AND REQUEST BY THE SUPERSTITION HISTORICAL SOCIETY FOR PERMANENT DISPLAY IN LIBRARY ) )Director of Library Pam Loui explained that the Superstition Art League would like to display art work in the Library,and -introduced a representative from the Art League. Councilwoman Taylor asked i f the art would have an indication i f i t could be purchased. Mr.Bob Dahlen,2701 S.Idaho, Apache Junction,President of the Superstition Fine Arts League,addressed the Council,and replied that a price for each picture would be displayed,but explained that the League is a non-profit organization. Councilwoman Gardner asked about insurance on the displayed art. Mr.Dahlen stated that the organization has insurance that covers public liability,and that the artists would sign disclaimers absolving the City and the Library of any liability. City Manager Bill DaVee stated that there is some liability to the City,should an employee damage a painting. Councilman Baljo requested that the City Manager look into liability insurance for this type of display,prior to the Council taking any action. Controller Keith Lewis explained that coverage for this art display and the historical display has been investigated and for both there would be a premium of $500,for a minimum of $32,000 of coverage. Ms Loui informed the Council that occasionally other traveling exhibits become available for display at the Library,and this insurance coverage would also apply to these. Mr.Lewis further stated that there are funds in the budgeted amount for liability insurance to cover this insurance. Mr.Clay Worst,5289 E.Apache Trail,Apache Junction,representing the Superstition Historical Society, addressed the Council requesting a permanent display in the Library due to lack of a museum facility in the community,and further that an antique display case has been donated to the Society. Councilwoman Taylor MOVED THAT THE REQUEST MADE BY THE SUPERSTITION ART LEAGUE TO DISPLAY ART WORK IN THE LIBRARY BE APPROVED; AND THAT THE REQUEST MADE BY THE SUPERSTITION HISTORICAL SOCIETY FOR A PERMANENT DISPLAY IN THE LIBRARY,BE APPROVED,AND THAT AUTHORIZATION BE GIVEN THE DIRECTOR OF LIBRARY THROUGH THE CITY MANAGER,TO OBTAIN INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR THESE DISPLAYS. Councilwoman Gardner seconded the motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL JANUARY 20,1987 PAGE 6 AWARD OF BID FOR VIDEO PROJECTION TELEVISION SYSTEM FOR THE LIBRARY )Ms Loui stated that the Library received a grant and part of that grant application was use of funds for the purchase of a video projection television system for the Library,and that only one bid was submitted for this system from Troxell Communications,Inc.,in the amount of $6,242.88. Councilwoman Gardner MOVED THAT THE BID FOR A VIDEO PROJECTION TELEVISION SYSTEM BE AWARDED TO TROXELL COMMUNICATIONS,INC.,IN THE AMOUNT OF $6,242.88. Councilwoman Taylor seconded the motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. LANDSCAPING FOR U.S.HIGHWAY 60,FROM IRONWOOD DRIVE TO IDAHO ROAD )This item was deleted from the Regular Meeting Agenda with the acceptance of the Consent Agenda. HIGHWAY 88 CORRIDOR )Director of Public Works Rich Broman explained that several corridors are available for Highway 88,and the Arizona Department of Transportation wishes to know if the City Council has a preference for one or more of the corridors. Councilman Burgess suggested that there be public input prior to Council action on this item. Councilman Baljo recommended postponing this action also,pending a study to be conducted by the Arizona Department of Transportation. Mr.Broman stated that the Transportation Board is having a meeting on January 27th and could possibly have a recommendation for a future Council meeting. Councilman Baljo MOVED THAT THE HIGHWAY 88 CORRIDOR ISSUE BE POSTPONED AND BROUGHT BACK PRIOR TO MARCH 3,1987, AND ROUTED THROUGH THE TRANSPORTATION BOARD. motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. Councilwoman Gardner seconded the EXECUTIVE SESSION,WORK SESSION, FEBRUARY 2,1987 EXECUTIVE SESSION,WORK SESSION, FEBRUARY 3,1987 )Councilman Baljo MOVED THAT AN EXECUTIVE SESSION BE HELD AT 6:00 P.M.,AND A WORK SESSION AT 7:00 P.M.,ON FEBRUARY 2,1987,IN THE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS; AND THAT AN EXECUTIVE SESSION AND A WORK SESSION BE HELD AT 6:00 P.M.,ON FEBRUARY 3,1987,IN THE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL JANUARY 20,1987 PAGE 7 KATHLEEN CONNELLY City Clerk Councilwoman Gardner seconded the motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. INFORMATION AND REPORTS (COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS) None. REQUESTS OF COUNCIL None. ADJOURNMENT )Councilwoman Taylor MOVED THAT THE MEETING BE ADJOURNED AT 8:33 P.M Councilman Baljo seconded the •motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. *Consent Agenda Items are as follows: *1.Acceptance of Regular Meeting Agenda *2.Acceptance of Minutes from the Regular Meeting of January 6,1987 ACCEPTED THIS 3RD DAY OF FEBRUARY ,1987,BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA. ATTEST: NORMAN S.HILL Mayor REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL JANUARY 20,1987 PAGE 8