HomeMy WebLinkAbout1987-09-01 City Council Regular MinutesCITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
SEPTEMBER 1,1987
The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Apache Junction,
Arizona,was held on September 1,1987,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
Councilwoman Gardner gave the Invocation.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Vice Mayor Bakkedahl led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL
Councilmen Present:Councilman Damiano
Councilwoman Perkins
Councilwoman Gardner
Councilman Bluntschly
Vice Mayor Bakkedahl
Mayor Hill
Councilman Absent:Councilman Burgess (ill)
Staff Present:
Others Present:
City Manager Bill R.Da Vee
City Clerk Kathleen Connelly
Deputy City Clerk Lori Zmayefski
City Attorney David Alexander
Director of Public Safety Bill McDaniel
Associate Planner/Deputy Director Jim Nakagawa
Director of Public Works Rich Broman
Director of Community Services Jeff Bell
Economic Development Specialist John Schoeph
Operations Supervisor Doug Dobson
Assistant Planner Julie Reid
Mr.Keith Stachar
6301 E.Roundup
Apache Junction,Arizona
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Ms Janet Sotomayor
945 E.Scenic
Apache Junction,Arizona
Mr.Jimmy Eidson
944 W.3rd Avenue
Apache Junction,Arizona
Mr.Roland Hansen
2920 W.Tepee
Apache Junction,Arizona
Mr.Hershel Eugene Wilson
Ms Margaret Campbell
915 S.Palomino
Apache Junction,Arizona
Ms Bonnie Robinson
1337 W.Rawhide
Apache Junction,Arizona
ACCEPTANCE OF CONSENT AGENDA
)Councilman Damiano MOVED THAT
CONSENT AGENDA ITEM NOS.1,2,AND 3,BE ACCEPTED AS FOLLOWS:
ACCEPTANCE OF REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
ACCEPTANCE OF MINUTES FROM REGULAR MEETING OF JUNE 2,1987
ACCEPTANCE OF MINUTES FROM REGULAR MEETING OF AUGUST 4,1987
Councilman Bluntschly seconded the
motion.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried
Introduction of Distinguished Visitors and Guests
Mayor Hill thanked everyone present for attending the meeting.
AWARDS,PRESENTATIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS
City Clerk Kathleen Connelly explained that the City has been awarded a
Pedestrian Protection Program Award by the Arizona Automobile Association,for
two years of not having accidents involving pedestrians.Mayor Hill accepted
the Award for the City.
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CALL TO THE PUBLIC
Mr.Keith Stachar,6301 E.Roundup,Apache Junction,informed the Council of
the County tax situation,and that a State mandate is coming to reassess all
industrial property in Pinal County.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
City Manager Bill R.Da Vee informed the Council that the State has made a
decision to request a re-evaluation of property sales,and there will be a
hearing,i f anyone is interested in attending.Mr.Da Vee also reported that
City of Mesa officials have assured the City that any of their proposed changes
would not affect the construction schedule of the Freeway,and the Director of
Arizona Department of Transportation felt that the three changes requested by
the City of Mesa would not affect the current design features or construction
schedule of the Superstition Freeway,and also stated that outside consultants
have been contacted to review the State report,and have indicated that a
proposal for Council approval will be prepared evaluating the State's
recommendation.Mr.Da Vee also reported that Central Arizona Association of
Governments Management Committee will be meeting on Thursday to award merit
points for the Community Development Block Grant Program,and the City will be
making a presentation at that meeting hoping to be funded for the project
submitted,which was for improvements in targeted areas and street and lighting
improvements in some neighborhoods.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
APPLICATION FOR SERIES 12 LIQUOR
LICENSE,SUPERSTITION SKIES
)Ms Janet Sotomayor,945 E.Scenic,
Apache Junction,applicant for the Series 12 Liquor License,requested approval
of the liquor license.
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 Damiano MOVED THAT THE
APPLICATION FOR A SERIES 12 LIQUOR LICENSE,SUBMITTED BY MR.ESPIRIDION R.
SOTOMAYOR FOR SUPERSTITION SKIES RESTAURANT AND LOUNGE,BE RECOMMENDED FOR
APPROVAL TO THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF LIQUOR LICENSES AND CONTROL.
motion.
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Councilwoman Perkins seconded the
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO.557,AMENDMENTS
TO ZONING ORDINANCE DEFINING ADULT USES
AND REGULATING THE LOCATION OF ADULT USES
(Postponed Item)
)Associate Planner/Deputy Director
Jim Nakagawa explained that this ordinance is a proposed amendment to the Zoning
Ordinance which would define "Adult Uses",would establish zoning districts
where those uses may be permitted,and previously the City Council adopted
Ordinance No.486,than adopted a moratorium prohibiting the establishment of
any "Adult Use",and than repealed Ordinance No.486.Mr.Nakagawa stated that
Ordinance No.557 was developed as a result of recent U.S.Supreme Court rulings
regarding Zoning Ordinances regulating "Adult Uses",which excludes convenience
and video stores that offer only offer these products on an incidental basis,
identifies the purpose of the Ordinance,and identifies zoning districts where
these uses may be permitted.
Mayor Hill asked i f there was anyone
who wished to speak on this item.
Mr.Jimmy Eidson,944 W.3rd Avenue,
Apache Junction,addressed the Council in favor of the Ordinance with the words
"substantial and significant"removed.
There being no one else wishing to
address the Council,Mayor Hill closed the hearing to the public.
Councilman Damiano MOVED THAT
ORDINANCE NO.557,BE READ BY TITLE ONLY 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.557,AN ORDINANCE OF
THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA,AMENDING THE
APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA,ZONING ORDINANCE,BY AMENDING AND ADDING SECTION
5.0101,BY AMENDING AND ADDING TO SECTION 16.0604 (3),BY ADDING SECTION
17.0111,AND BY ADDING SECTION 17.0211;REPEALING ANY CONFLICTING PROVISIONS;
AND PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY.
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Councilman Damiano MOVED THAT
ORDINANCE NO.557,AS READ BY THE CITY CLERK,BE APPROVED AND ADOPTED WITH THE
FOLLOWING AMENDMENTS:
THAT THE WORDS "SUBSTANTIAL OR SIGNIFICANT"BE REMOVED FROM SECTION 5.0101,
PARAGRAPHS A AND B.
Councilwoman Perkins seconded t
motion.
Councilwoman Gardner asked what
effect would be by removing those two words.
Councilwoman Perkins seconded the
Councilwoman Gardner asked what the
City Attorney David Alexander stated
that removing those two words,the activities that are regulated could be any
establishment that sells almost any type of adult book,with Circle K's,and
Osco's,as examples.
Mr.Alexander explained that the
Ordinance stated that anyone selling those articles have to be 1000 feet away
from each other,and any currently existing will not be effected.
Vice Mayor Bakkedahl asked i f
Section 32 has been rezoned.
Mr.Nakagawa replied that Section 32
is zoned CR-1 Residential Zone,and the State requires a master plan prior to
rezoning this to industrial.
Vice Mayor Bakkedahl expressed a
concern that most adult book stores,etc..,aren't usually located in an
industrial area,and a previous case in Washington argued the availability and
accessibility of land,and that as Apache Junction does not have available land
for those types of uses.
Councilman Bluntschly stated that he
could not support any ordinance that says we can have this kind of material in
the community,and asked the City Attorney i f this is as stringent an ordinance
that can be adopted.
Mr.Alexander replied that this is
as stringent as he would like,in regards to defensibility,and further that
Vice Mayor Bakkedahl's statement is correct in that the attempt to regulate the
location of adult uses is difficult i f a location does not exist,and should the
Council choose to regulate,this is as stringent as i t should get.
VOTE:In Favor:Councilman Damiano,Mayor Hill
Opposed:Councilwoman Gardner,Councilwoman Perkins
Councilman Bluntschly,Vice Mayor Bakkedahl
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The motion failed.
Councilwoman Gardner suggested
postponing this Ordinance for 60 days,until a zoning location can be found.
adopt an Ordinance and then find an area.
i t would take staff to come up with an area.
Mayor Hill stated that he wished to
Councilwoman Gardner asked how long
Mr.Nakagawa replied that there may
not be an area other than the south part of Section 32,which has to go through
the State requirements for rezoning.
Vice Mayor Bakkedahl expressed the
feeling that an Ordinance is necessary eventually,but i t is necessary to have
an area available first.
Councilwoman Gardner stated that i f
the Ordinance is not acted on,this use is being left wide open.
Councilwoman Gardner MOVED THAT
ORDINANCE NO.557,AS READ BY THE CITY CLERK,BE APPROVED AND ADOPTED.
The motion died dued to lack of a
second.
Councilman Damiano MOVED THAT
ORDINANCE NO.557,AS READ BY THE CITY CLERK,BE APPROVED AND ADOPTED WITH THE
FOLLOWING AMENDMENTS:
THE WORDS "SUBSTANTIAL OR SIGNIFICANT"BE REMOVED FROM SECTION 5.0101,
PARAGRAPHS A AND B,TO BECOME EFFECTIVE IN 31 DAYS.
Councilwoman Gardner seconded the
motion.
VOTE:In Favor:Councilwoman Gardner,Councilwoman Perkins,Councilman Damiano
Mayor Hill
Opposed:Councilman Bluntschly,Vice Mayor Bakkedahl
The motion carried.
PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO.561,PZ-46-86,
AMENDMENTS TO ZONING ORDINANCE -
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CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS )
)Mr.Nakagawa explained that this
ordinance outlines procedures and requirements for processing conditional use
permits,and became necessary when a loophole in the City Zoning Ordinance that
did not outline a process whereby conditional use permits may be granted for
certain uses,and stated that the Planning and Zoning Commission recommends
approval,and staff has a suggestion stipulation.
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.561,BE READ BY TITLE ONLY AND THE READING OF THE ENTIRE ORDINANCE
BE WAIVED.
Councilman Damiano seconded the
motion.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
City Clerk Kathleen Connelly read as
follows:
ORDINANCE NO.561,AN ORDINANCE OF
THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA,AMENDING THE
APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA ZONING ORDINANCE,BY AMENDING SECTION 6.0101;REPEALING
ANY CONFLICTING PROVISIONS;AND PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY.
Councilman Damiano MOVED THAT
ORDINANCE NO.561,AS READ BY THE CITY CLERK,BE APPROVED AND ADOPTED WITH THE
FOLLOWING AMENDMENTS:
THAT SUBSECTION (3)(1)TO READ "ADEQUACY OF ROADWAYS,OFF -STREET -PARKING,PUBLIC
FACILITIES AND SERVICES TO ACCOMODATE THE PROPOSED USE AND PROVISIONS FOR
UPGRADING ORDINANCE IMPROVEMENTS.
Councilwoman Gardner seconded the
motion.
Vice Mayor Bakkedahl asked i f this
this procedure is standard with other cities,or do most go directly to the City
Council with an appeal.
Mr.Nakagawa in some cases the
Planning and Zoning Commission makes that decision,with an appeals process to
the legislative body.
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VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
PROPOSED ORDINANCE NOS.583,TRAFFIC
CONTROL DEVICES (INSTALLATIONS)
PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO.590,TRAFFIC
CONTROL DEVICES (DELETIONS)
(With the Emergency Clause)
)Director of Public Works Rich Broman
explained that these traffic control devices are being installed and deleted,
due to new development,flood retarding structures,construction of streets,and
abandonments.
Mayor Hill asked i f there was anyone
who wished to speak in favor of or in opposition to the ordinances.There being
no one wishing to address the Council,Mayor Hill closed the hearing to the
public.
Councilwoman Gardner MOVED THAT
ORDINANCE NO.583,BE READ BY TITLE ONLY WITH THE EMERGENCY CLAUSE,AND THE
READING OF THE ENTIRE ORDINANCE BE WAIVED.
Councilman Damiano seconded the
motion.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
City Clerk Kathleen Connelly read as
follows:
ORDINANCE NO.583,AN ORDINANCE OF
THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA,ESTABLISHING
LOCATIONS FOR STOP SIGNS THROUGHOUT THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA;
REPEALING ANY CONFLICTING PROVISIONS;PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY;PROVIDING FOR
PENALTIES;AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
Councilwoman Gardner MOVED THAT
ORDINANCE NO.583,AS READ BY THE CITY CLERK,BE APPROVED AND ADOPTED.
Councilman Bluntschly seconded the
motion.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
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Councilwoman Gardner MOVED THAT
ORDINANCE NO:590,BE READ BY TITLE ONLY WITH THE EMERGENCY CLAUSE,AND THE
READING OF THE ENTIRE ORDINANCE BE WAIVED.
Councilman Damiano seconded the
motion.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
City Clerk Kathleen Connelly read as
follows:
ORDINANCE NO.590,AN ORDINANCE OF
THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA,REPEALING
THE DESIGNATION OF CERTAIN LOCATIONS FOR STOP SIGNS THROUGHOUT THE CITY OF
APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA;REPEALING ANY CONFLICTING PROVISIONS;PROVIDING FOR
SEVERABILITY;PROVIDING FOR PENALTIES;AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
Councilman Damiano MOVED THAT
ORDINANCE NO.590,AS READ BY THE CITY CLERK,BE APPROVED AND ADOPTED.
Councilwoman Gardner seconded the
motion.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
PROPOSED RESOLUTION NO.87-56,DECLARING
"THE MODEL CITY TAX CODE OF THE CITY OF
APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA"AS PUBLIC
RECORD;AND
PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO.588,ADOPTING
"THE MODEL CITY TAX CODE OF APACHE
JUNCTION,ARIZONA,BY REFERENCE (With
the Emergency Clause -Readoption of
of existing City Tax Code by Model
Tax Code
)Mr.Da Vee explained that the "Model
Tax Code"Ordinance is a culmination of 2t years of effort by the League of
Arizona Cities and Towns,with the purpose to get the communities who are
involved with the taxation issue to have ordinances that are similar in verbage
and approach,and this code is designed with a variety of options to take with
uniformity.Mr.Da Vee stated that legislation was proposed that would have
pre-empted local options,and the League of Arizona Cities took this approach to
preserve those local options.
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City Clerk Kathleen Connelly further
explained that this Code does not make any changes in the existing regulations,
merely putting them in a different form creating a separate chapter in the Code
dealing with City Sales and Transaction Tax regulations,and making the language
uniform throughout the cities in Arizona.
Mayor Hill asked i f there was anyone
who wished to speak in favor of or in opposition to the item.There being no
one wishing to address the Council,Mayor Hill closed the hearing to the public.
Councilman Damiano MOVED THAT
RESOLUTION NO.87-56,A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA,DECLARING AS A PUBLIC RECORD THAT CERTAIN DOCUMENT
FILED WITH THE CITY CLERK AND ENTITLED "THE CITY TAX CODE OF THE CITY OF APACHE
JUNCTION,ARIZONA,"AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY,BE APPROVED AND ADOPTED;
AND THAT ORDINANCE NO.588,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.588,AN ORDINANCE OF
THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA,RELATING TO
THE PRIVILEGE LICENSE TAX;ADOPTING THE "CITY TAX CODE OF THE CITY OF APACHE
JUNCTION,ARIZONA"BY REFERENCE AND FIXING THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF;REPEALING
ARTICLE 8-3 OF THE APACHE JUNCTION CITY CODE;PRESERVING RIGHTS AND DUTIES THAT
HAVE ALREADY MATURED AND PROCEEDINGS THAT HAVE ALREADY BEGUN THEREUNDER;
REPEALING ANY CONFLICTING PROVISIONS;PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY,PROVIDING
PENALTIES FOR THE VIOLATION THEREOF;AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
Councilman Damiano MOVED THAT
ORDINANCE NO.588,AS READ BY THE CITY CLERK,BE APPROVED AND ADOPTED.
Councilwoman Gardner seconded the
motion.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO.589,PZ-9-87,
HANSEN
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)Assistant Planner Julie Reid briefed
the Council on the request for rezoning of a 1 i acre parcel from General Rural
to Single Family Residence Zone,located at the northwest corner of North Warner
Dirve and West Tepee Street,and stated that staff recommends CR-1(MH)for the
south portion of the site and CR-1 for the north portion with stipulations,
which the applicant has concurred with,and that the Planning and Zoning
Commission recommends approval of the rezoning suggested by staff,with
stipulations.
Mr.Roland Hansen,2920 W.Tepee,
Apache Junction,requested approval of splitting the property.
Councilwoman Gardner asked i f the
applicant understood all of the stipulations.
Mr.Hansen replied that he did not
really understand,specifically the off -site improvements.
Ms Reid further explained the off-
site improvements.
Vice Mayor Bakkedahl stated that the
applicant needs to sign a paper agreeing to go along with any off -site
improvements in the future.
Ms Reid agreed that this is the
procedure at this point,that i f a development occurs,development should pay
for any improvements necessary,but for single family lots a method has been
developed for deferring those until everyone in the neighborhood is ready for
that,and at this time i t doesn't seem that we have a valid method of
deferrment.
Vice Mayor Bakkedahl stated that
Council should define a policy for that method.
Mr.Da Vee stated that basically the
policy is that either the improvements be put in at the time of approval,or are
deferred,and possibly a better way to deferr would be to define a time in which
an improvement district would be formed,or a decision would be made at that
point after a review.
Vice Mayor Bakkedahl asked the
applicant i f he would agree to a postponement on the off -site improvements for
possibly two years,and reconsider i t at that time.
Mr.Hansen replied that he is
selling the property to his son-in-law,so would like to discuss i t with that
party first.
Councilman Bluntschly suggested
postponing this item,as the applicant does not appear to clearly understand the
stipulations.
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Mr.Hansen asked why this is so
difficult,when many properties adjoining were split in the past.
Mr.Da Vee answered that the
difference is that in the past these were deferred based on agreements of the
individual that they would agree not to oppose an improvement district,and as
that is under challenge now,we can no longer do that.
Mr.Mark Perkins,Sr.,addressed the
Council,stating that they have already dedicated land to the City and to have
to give more is unreasonable,but would be in agreement to having the street
paved.
Mr.Da Vee explained that this is
what the City is asking,i f the applicant would be willing to help pay for that
as a participant in an improvement district.
Councilwoman Gardner suggested
postponing this,until the applicant can given a complete understanding of off-
site improvements.
Mayor Hill requested that the City
Manager work with the applicant,so that he understands the entire process.
Councilman Damiano MOVED THAT
ORDINANCE NO.589,BE POSTPONED UNTIL SEPTEMBER 15,1987.
Councilman Bluntschly seconded the
motion.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
Mayor Hill recessed the meeting.
Mayor Hill reconvened the meeting 9:02 p.m.
PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO.591,
PZ-5-87,WILSON
)Ms Reid briefed the Council on the
request for rezoning of two combined parcels of 10 acres located at the north
side of Southern Avenue between South Cortez Road and South Acacia Road,from
CR-4/PD Multiple Family Residence Zone by Planned Development to TH/PD Trailer
Homesite by Planned Development,with a General Plan designation of high density
residential,and stated that the Planning and Zoning Commission recommends
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denial of the application as a trailer park in that area would hurt adjoining
property owners.
Mr.Hershel Eugene Wilson,owner of
the property in question,outlined the proposed development of a 72 unit mobile
home park,and stated that the neighbors are not objecting to the park,after
looking at the plans.
Mayor Hill asked i f anyone wished to
speak in favor of or in opposition to the rezoning.
Ms Margaret Campbell,915 S.
Palomino,Apache Junction,adjacent property owner,addressed the Council in
objection to the application for rezoning.
There being no one else wishing to
address the Council,Mayor Hill closed the hearing to the public.
Councilman Damiano MOVED THAT
ORDINANCE NO.591,BE READ BY TITLE ONLY AND THE READING OF THE ENTIRE ORDINANCE
BE WAIVED.
Councilwoman Gardner seconded the
motion.
Councilman Damiano stated that the
area is mostly mobile homes,and a trailer park would be appropriate.
Councilman Bluntschly asked the
applicant i f he would be selling the lots and trailer.
Mr.Wilson replied that he would not
be selling the lot,just the mobile home,awnings,skirtings,landscaping,as a
package.
Councilwoman Gardner commented that
the General Plan designation is conventional homes,and this is a concern.
Councilman Damiano stated that the
Mr.Wilson applied for this prior to the General Plan designation.
Mr.Wilson stated that he was
assured,by staff,that since the application was made prior to the General Plan
being installed,the request would fall under the old guidelines.
Councilwoman Perkins asked i f
selling the mobile homes and installing them is permitted?
all the time.
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Mayor Hill replied that this is done
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
City Clerk Kathleen Connelly read as
follows:
ORDINANCE NO.591,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 DISTRICT MAP,
CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA,CHANGING THE ZONING DISTRICT CLASSIFICATION IN
REZONING CASE PZ-5-87 FROM CR-4/PD MULTIPE FAMILY RESIDENCE ZONE BY PLANNED
DEVELOPMENT TO TH/PD TRAILER HOMESITE BY PLANNED DEVELOPMENT;REPEALING ANY
CONFLICTING PROVISIONS;AND PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY.
Councilman Damiano MOVED THAT
ORDINANCE NO.591,AS READ BY THE CITY CLERK BE APPROVED AND ADOPTED.
Councilman Bluntschly seconded the
motion.
Vice Mayor Bakkedahl reminded the
Council that for approval of this case there would have to be a three-quarter
vote,due to protests submitted,and as there are only six members of the City
Council present,the applicant may wish to postpone this until the next meeting.
City Clerk Kathleen Connelly
explained that the vote for approval would require three-quarters of those
elected,not present,so i t would be necessary to have six voting in approval.
Councilman Damiano suggested
postponing this application,and withdrew the motion.
Councilman Damiano MOVED THAT
PZ-5-87,ORDINANCE NO.591,BE POSTPONED UNTIL THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
OF SEPTEMBER 15,1987.
Councilwoman Gardner seconded the
motion.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO.592,
PZ-10-87,HARAMBASIC
)Ms Reid explained that this
application for rezoning is for a 4.86 acre parcel,located at the northeast
corner of North Meridian and West Superstition Boulevard,from General Rural to
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C-3 General Commercial District,and stated that this rezoning does comply with
the General Plan,and that the Planning and Zoning Commission does recommend
approval with stipulations.
Mr.Keith Stachar,6301 E.Roundup,
Apache Junction,representing John and Sylvia Harambasic,stated that the
applicant does not have a plan for development at this time,and agrees to
submit any plan to the Planning Department and City Council for approval.
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.
Councilwoman Gardner MOVED THAT
ORDINANCE NO.592,BE READ BY TITLE ONLY AND THE READING OF THE ENTIRE ORDINANCE
BE WAIVED.
Councilman Damiano seconded the
motion.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
City Clerk Kathleen Connelly read as
follows:
ORDINANCE NO.592,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 DISTRICT MAP,
CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA,CHANGING THE ZONING DISTRICT CLASSIFICATION IN
REZONING CASE PZ-10-87 FROM GR GENERAL RURAL TO C-3 GENERAL COMMERCIAL DISTRICT;
REPEALING ANY CONFLICTING PROVISIONS;AND PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY.
Councilman Damiano MOVED THAT
ORDINANCE NO.592,AS READ BY THE CITY CLERK,BE APPROVED AND ADOPTED.
Councilwoman Perkins seconded the
motion.
Councilwoman Gardner wished to add a
stipulation that a site plan be submitted as part of the approval at the time of
development.
stipulation is in the ordinance.
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Mayor Hill explained that the
Councilman Damiano asked for
clarification on the parking concern.
Mayor Hill clarified the stipulation
for parking.
Vice Mayor Bakkedahl commented that
the City of Mesa has adopted a policy requiring a site plan and elevation
submittal for any change of zoning requests,to avoid the typical speculative
zoning,and to tie down zoning to a specific use site plan and design.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
OLD BUSINESS
AUTHORIZATION TO CONTRACT FOR ECONOMIC
AND FINANCIAL ANALYSIS OF SEWER SYSTEM )
)City Manager Bill R.Da Vee
explained that the study called for previously has been revised,to include
sewer issues and providing for temporary disposal by running a line to the City
of Mesa,and the study submitted has been prepared by Brown and Caldwell
Consulting Engineers for Council consideration.
Councilman Damiano MOVED THAT THE
CONTRACT WITH BROWN AND CALDWELL CONSULTING ENGINEERS FOR A SEWER SYSTEM
ECONOMIC AND FINANCIAL ANALYSIS IN THE AMOUNT OF $19,743.00,BE APPROVED.
Councilwoman Perkins seconded the
motion.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
PROPOSED SELECTION OF ALTERNATE DATE
FOR PUBLIC FORUM;AND
PROPOSED SELECTION OF ALTERNATE DATE
FOR WORK SESSION WITH COMMUNITY
FOUNDATION AND GERONTOLOGY RESEARCH
FOUNDATION
)Ms Bonnie Robinson,1337 W.
Rawhide,Apache Junction,spoke as Acting President of the Gerontology Research
Foundation,and read a letter requesting a postponement for the requisition of
funds until the President,Dr.Marvin E.Seeman can represent the Foundation,
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and that he will not be able to attend the work session on September 10th,and
that i f the work session cannot be postponed,Attorney John Hay will represent
the Foundation at that meeting.
City Clerk Kathleen Connelly stated
that i t is necessary to select dates for the Public Forum and a Work Session
with the Community Foundation and Gerontology Research Foundation,and suggested
the Public Forum take place in lieu of the regularly scheduled Work Session on
October 5th.
Councilwoman Gardner MOVED THAT A
PUBLIC FORUM BE HELD ON OCTOBER 5,1987,AT 7:00 P.M.,IN THE CHAMBER OF
COMMERCE BUILDING;
AND THAT A WORK SESSION WITH THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION AND THE GERONTOLOGY
RESEARCH FOUNDATION BE HELD ON SEPTEMBER 10,1987,AT 7:00 P.M.,IN THE CITY
COUNCIL CHAMBERS.
Councilman Bluntschly seconded the
motion.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
NEW BUSINESS
APPOINTMENTS AND RESIGNATION FROM
BOARD AND COMMISSION:
APPOINTMENT TO THE LIBRARY BOARD
APPOINTMENTS TO THE PARKS AND
RECREATION COMMISSION
RESIGNATION AND APPOINTMENTS TO
THE BOARD OF ADJUSTMENTS
APPOINTMENTS TO THE PLANNING
AND ZONING COMMISSION
)Director of Library Pam Loui stated
that there is one vacancy on the Library Board,and recommended Mr.James Lovett
be appointed.
Councilwoman Perkins MOVED THAT
JAMES LOVETT BE APPOINTED TO THE LIBRARY BOARD,SAID TERM TO EXPIRE JUNE 30,
1988;
AND THAT LOYD LYNCH BE APPOINTED TO THE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION,SAID
TERM TO EXPIRE JUNE 30,1988;
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AND THAT THE RESIGNATION OF SHARYN ALGER FROM THE BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT BE
ACCEPTED WITH REGRET;
AND THAT LILLIAN CASTRO,AND ELEANOR LYNCH,BE APPOINTED TO THE BOARD
ADJUSTMENT,SAID TERMS TO EXPIRE JUNE 1989:
AND THAT PAUL CONNOLLY,BOB JORGENSEN,AND H.CLINE VANHOY BE APPOINTED TO THE
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION,SAID TERM TO EXPIRE JUNE 30,1990.
Councilwoman Gardner seconded the
motion.
Councilman Bluntschly stated that he
concurred with all of the nominations,except the reappointments to the Planning
and Zoning Commission,as there need to be changes.
VOTE:In Favor:Councilwoman Gardner,Councilwoman Perkins,
Vice Mayor Bakkedahl,Mayor Hill
Opposed:Councilman Bluntschly,Councilman Damiano
The motion carried.
COUNCIL LIAISON APPOINTMENTS
)Mayor Hill MOVED THAT COUNCIL
LIAISON APPOINTMENTS BE POSTPONED UNTIL SEPTEMBER 15,1987.
Councilman Damiano seconded the
motion.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
PROPOSED RESOLUTION NO.87-49,ORDERING
AND CALLING A SPECIAL BOND ELECTION FOR
GENERAL OBLIGATION AND REVENUE BONDS TO
BE HELD IN AND FOR THE CITY OF APACHE
JUNCTION,ARIZONA (With Emergency Clause))
)Mr.Da Vee explained that as the
bond attorney is not available to answer questions posed,i t is suggested that
this be postponed until September 15,1987.
Vice Mayor Bakkedahl MOVED THAT
RESOLUTION NO.87-49,ORDERING AND CLALING A SPECIAL BOND ELECTION FOR GENERAL
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OBLIGATION AND REVENUE BONDS TO BE HELD IN AND FOR THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,
ARIZONA,BE POSTPONED TO A MEETING ON OR BEFORE SEPTEMBER 15,1987.
Councilman Bluntschly seconded the
motion.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
AUTHORIZATION OF EXPENDITURES FOR
PARK DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS (City Hall
Complex;Prospector Park Phase II)
)Mr.Da Vee recommended that the two
consultants that designed the parks be retained to continue the construction
inspections,staking,and analysis of bids.
Councilwoman Perkins MOVED THAT
AUTHORIZATION BE GIVEN TO CONTINUE TO UTILIZE THE PARK CONSULTANTS THROUGHOUT
THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE PARK DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS,AND THAT THE EXPENDITURE OF
FUNDS BE AUTHORIZED IN THE FOLLOWING AMOUNT:
HENRY HAWS & ASSOCIATES NOT TO EXCEED $4,000.00
COE &VAN LOO,INC.NOT TO EXCEED $4,913.00
Councilman Damiano seconded the
motion.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
PROPOSED RODEO FACILITY
)Mr.Da Vee explained that this
proposed agreement for the responsibilities of the rodeo facility has been
reviewed by the Development Coordinating Committee,and Parks and Recreation
Commission,and requested authorization to proceed to draft an agreement between
the City and the Chamber of Commerce,with the purpose of outlining the scope of
the project and who is to do what and within what time frame.
Councilwoman Gardner MOVED THAT
AUTHORIZATION BE GIVEN THE DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY SERVICES,THROUGH THE CITY
MANAGER,TO DRAFT A FORMAL AGREEMENT FOR RODEO FACILITIES,TO BE PRESENTED TO
THE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND CITY COUNCIL FOR FINAL
CONSIDERATION.
Vice Mayor Bakkedahl seconded the
motion.
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VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
COUNCIL CONSIDERATION OF CLAIM
AGAINST CITY (JAMES)
)City Attorney David Alexander stated
that a claim has been submitted against the City with regard to wrongful
issuance of a protective order,and suggested either accepting or denying the
claim as there is a 60 day deadline to respond.
Vice Mayor Bakkedahl MOVED THAT THE
CLAIM AGAINST THE CITY SUBMITTED BY MR.JERRY D.JAMES,BE REJECTED.
Councilman Bluntschly seconded the
motion.
VOTE:In Favor:Councilwoman Perkins,Councilman Bluntschly,
Councilwoman Gardner,Vice Mayor Bakkedahl,Mayor Hill
Abstained:Councilman Damiano
The motion carried.
REQUESTS FOR EXTENSION TO CLEAN
PROPERTY (CITY CODE.,ARTICLE 9-2)
)City Clerk Kathleen Connelly
explained that the City has received two requests from individuals wishing
additional time to clean their property,both having received previous 30 day
extensions.
Vice Mayor Bakkedahl MOVED THAT
MICHAEL J.NOLAN BE GRANTED AN EXTENSION TO EXPIRE 30 DAYS FROM RECEIPT OF
NOTIFICATION;
AND THAT GEORGE A.AND ANNA LAMPANIN BE GRANTED AN EXTENSION TO EXPIRE 30 DAYS
FROM RECEIPT OF NOTIFICATION.
Councilwoman Gardner seconded the
motion.
Councilwoman Gardner commented that
having visited one of the properties in question,there is not justification for
a litter violation.
Councilman Damiano stated that in
Nolan's case,there is justification for a litter complaint.
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VOTE:In Favor:Councilwoman Gardner,Councilman Bluntschly,
Councilwoman Perkins,Vice Mayor Bakkedahl,Councilman Damiano
Opposed:Mayor Hill
The motion carried.
REQUEST FOR CITY CONTRIBUTION TO ARIZONA
SUPERCONDUCTING SUPERCOLLIDER PROJECT )
)Mr.Da Vee explained that this is a
request from the State to support the effort to get the contract for the Arizona
Superconducting Super Collider,which is a $4.4 billion dollar construction
project,and would be an economic benefit to the State of Arizona,and that our
share i f we participate,would be $1,441.00.Mr.Da Vee also stated that many
cities have placed the stipulation that should the money not be used,i t be
returned.
Councilwoman Gardner MOVED THAT
AUTHORIZATION BE GIVEN TO EXPEND $1,441.00 IN SUPPORT OF THE ARIZONA
SUPERCONDUCTING SUPER COLLIDER,WITH THE STIPULATION THAT IF THE MONEY IS NOT
COMPLETELY UTILIZED,IT WILL BE RETURNED.
Councilman Damiano seconded the
motion.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
OPPORTUNITY TO ADD A TRANSIT COMPONENT
TO THE AUTHORIZED TRANSPORTATION STUDY )
)Mr.Da Vee stated that the City has
recently learned of the possibility of adding a transit component to the
Transportation Study presently authorized through our grant from the Arizona
Department of Transportation,which could be gained to develop our program for
the elderly,handicapped,and ecnomically disadvantaged,and in order to respond
i t is necessary to commit a matching share of $2,000.
Councilwoman Perkins MOVED THAT
AUTHORIZATION BE GIVEN THE CITY MANAGER TO EXPEND $2,000 FROM THE CONTINGENCY
FUND FOR THE PURPSOE OF MATCHING A GRANT FROM ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION,TO ADD A TRANSIT COMPONENT TO THE AUTHORIZED TRANSPORTATION
STUDY.
Councilman Damiano seconded the
motion.
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VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
FUTURE BRIDGE CONSTRUCTION
ON BASELINE ROAD
)Mr.Da Vee explained that the
Arizona Department of Transportation plans to,by dip -section,to go under the
Superstition Freeway,but the State has indicated that they will apply the cost
of the dip -section to the construction of a bridge.Mr.Da Vee further stated
that i t would be to the benefit of the City to have ADOT design this as part of
the project,and that Pinal County has indicated that they are willing to split
the balance of the cost for the bridge.
Mr.Da Vee recommended a bridge
project,and explained the alternatives in design.
Councilman Damiano MOVED THAT
AUTHORIZATION BE GIVEN THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS,THROUGH THE CITY MANAGER,
TO COORDINATE WITH THE ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND PINAL COUNTY TO
DEVELOP AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF TWO-LANE BRIDGE WITH
PROVISIONS FOR EXPANSION TO FOUR -LANES IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE CONSTRUCTION OF
THE SUPERSTITION FREEWAY AT THE PLANNED DRAINAGE CHANNEL CROSSING ONE-HALF WEST
OF TOMAHAWK ROAD ON BASELINE ROAD.
Councilman Bluntschly seconded the
motion.
Mayor Hill stated that in the future
four lanes will be necessary,and the City needs to plan for that by
constructing a bridge with four at this time,especially as i t is cheaper to do
that now.
Councilman Damiano commented that
Pinal County should be contributing more than they are.
Mr.Da Vee explained that the basic
need is for a two-lane bridge,and i f we go for the four -lane,the City will
have to assume the cost.
Vice Mayor Bakkedahl stated that
ADOT should contribute more to the cost as they are creating the situation.
Director of Public Works Rich Broman
explained that as this is getting off the Freeway,ADOT feels that they cannot
fund all of the improvements,such as a bridge.
VOTE:Unanimous
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The motion carried.
EXECUTIVE SESSION,WORK SESSION,
SEPTEMBER 14,1987
EXECUTIVE SESSION,WORK SESSION,
SEPTEMBER 15,1987
)Councilman Damiano MOVED THAT AN
EXECUTIVE SESSION BE HELD AT 6:00 P.M.,AND A WORK SESSION AT 7:00 P.M.,ON
SEPTEMBER 14,1987,IN THE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS;
AND THAT AN EXECUTIVE SESSION AND WORK SESSION BE HELD AT 6:00 P.M.,ON
SEPTEMBER 15,1987,IN THE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS.
Councilwoman Gardner seconded the
motion.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
INFORMATION AND REQUESTS
(COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS)
None.
REQUESTS OF COUNCIL
Vice Mayor Bakkedahl suggested a future meeting with the Apache Villa
residents regarding Age Specific Zoning.
City Manager Bill R.Da Vee stated that the Apache Villa Board members feel
that the earliest they could meet would be in October.
Councilman Damiano commented that Mr.and Mrs.George Little were back from
vacation and in attendance at this meeting.
ADJOURNMENT
)Councilman Damiano MOVED THAT THE
MEETING BE ADJOURNED AT 10:43 P.M.
*Consent Agenda Items are as follows:
*1.Acceptance of Regular Meeting Agenda
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*2.Acceptance of Minutes from Regular Meeting of June 2,1987
*3.Acceptance of Minutes from Regular Meeting of August 4,1987
ACCEPTED THIS 6TH DAY OF OCTORFR ,1987,BY THE MAYOR AND
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA.
SIGNED AND ATTESTED TO THIS RTH DAY OF OCTORFR ,1987.
ATTEST:
KATHLEEN CONNELLY
City Clerk
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NORMAN S.HILL
Mayor
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