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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1987-10-20 City Council Regular MinutesCITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 20,1987 The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Apache Junction, Arizona,was held on October 20,1987,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: Staff Present: Others Present: Councilman Damiano Councilwoman Perkins Councilman Bluntschly Councilman Burgess Councilwoman Gardner Vice Mayor Bakkedahl Mayor Hill City Manager Bill R.Da Vee City Clerk Kathleen Connelly City Attorney David Alexander Deputy City Clerk Lori Zmayefski Director of Public Safety Bill McDaniel Assistant to the City Manager George Hoffman Director of Planning Chuck Newcomer Director of Public Works Rich Broman Operations Supervisor Doug Dobson Associate Planner/Deputy Director Jim Nakagawa Economic Development Specialist John Schoeph Director of Library Pam Loui Ms Lillian Diaz Planner,State Land Department 1524 W.Adam Phoenix,AZ REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OCTOBER 20,1987 PAGE 1 Mr.Tom Binder Government Affairs Representative Salt River Project 15231 Project Drive Tempe,AZ ACCEPTANCE OF THE CONSENT AGENDA )Councilwoman Perkins MOVED THAT CONSENT AGENDA ITEM NOS.1,2,3,AND 4 BE ACCEPTED AS PRESENTED. Councilman Damiano seconded the motion. VOTE:In Favor:Councilman Damiano,Councilwoman Gardner,Councilman Burgess, Councilwoman Perkins,Councilman Bluntschly, Vice Mayor Bakkedahl,Mayor Hill Abstained:Councilman Bluntschly (on Item No.3 as was not present at the September 21,1987,meeting.) Vice Mayor Bakkedahl (on Item No.2 as was not present at the September 14,1987,meeting) The motion carried. Introduction of Distinguished Visitors and Guests Mayor Hill thanked the public for attending this meeting. AWARDS,PRESENTATIONS,AND COMMUNICATIONS Mayor Hill announced that there will be a ground -breaking at the rodeo grounds,on Saturday,October 24,1987,at 10:00 a.m. CALL TO THE PUBLIC None. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT City Manager Bill R.Da Vee stated that a good deal of time is being spent in preparation of the bond issue,that he had attended the presentation by the water companies to the Republican Forum on October 13th,and that dates have been established for joint presentations between the City and the water companies,with one on October 31st sponsored by Apache Villa and another to be sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce on November 4th at Four Peaks Elementary REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OCTOBER 20,1987 PAGE 2 School at 7:00 p.m.Mr.Da Vee reported that the new Assistant to the City Manager will be drafting a program for public information,which will be presented to the Council for review as quickly as possible.Mr.Da Vee also reported on the League of Cities and Towns Conference,in particular presentations on water transfers.Mr.Da Vee further stated that staff will be meeting and discussing in detail,suggestions to make for Council consideration on policy for off -site development. PUBLIC HEARINGS PZ-11-87,Ross/National Land, Request for Continuance )Director of Planning Chuck Newcomer requested that this public hearing be continued to the regular meeting of December 1st,and that continuations such as this are in the interest of notifying the public. Councilwoman Gardner MOVED THAT PZ-11-87,BE POSTPONED UNTIL THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF DECEMBER 1, 1987. Councilman Bluntschly seconded the motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. OLD BUSINESS S.R.P.69kV TRANSMISSION LINES (Postponed Item) )Director of Public Works Rich Broman explained that Salt River Project has expressed the need to construct a 69kV transmission line in order to provide improved service to the East Valley and Apache Junction,and in past presentations made by SRP staff,alternatives and reasons have been outlined to the Council.Mr.Broman stated that the Development Coordinating Committee has developed a list of issues to be considered,and outlined those with suggestions for ranking of the corridors. Ms Lillian Diaz,Planner with the Arizona State Land Department,1524 W.Adam,Phoenix,addressed the Council in opposition to constructing the transmission lines on Tomahawk Road,and suggested selecting the Idaho Road alignment as there are existing lines on Idaho. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OCTOBER 20,1987 PAGE 3 couldn't be run underground. isn't cost prohibitive. Mayor Hill asked why all the lines Ms Diaz replied that SRP says i t Mr.Tom Binder,Government Affairs Representative of Salt River Project,15231 Project Drive,Tempe,explained that the City of Scottsdale financed underground 69kV lines,by forming an improvement district with the City,land owners,and utility sharing the cost. Councilman Burgess asked i f the City Council input on the corridors has any bearing on the decision. Mr.Binder replied that SRP will definitely take any Council input into consideration. Councilman Damiano questioned the cost of adding to a line,rather than putting up new poles. Mr.Binder stated that he would provide the Council with a detailed cost break down. Mayor Hill suggested running the line down Meridian to Superstition,and then down Idaho Road,and asked why i t couldn't be done. Mr.Binder replied that he would get an answer to that question as soon as possible. Councilman Damiano stated that a public/neighborhood meeting should be held prior to making this decision. Mr.Da Vee stated that the Council is being asked to act in an advisory capacity,and that the needed service also needs to be considered. Mayor Hill stated that he would like his suggestion looked into prior to making a decision. Councilwoman Gardner MOVED THAT S.R.P.69kV TRANSMISSION LINES BE POSTPONED UNTIL THE NOVEMBER 3,1987,REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING. motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OCTOBER 20,1987 PAGE 4 Councilman Bluntschly seconded the NEW BUSINESS PROPOSED RESOLUTION NO.87-51,SL -8706-1, STREET LIGHT IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT, ENCHANTED ACRES UNIT I )Director of Public Works Rich Broman stated that petitions have been received to create a Street Light Improvement District in Enchanted Acres Unit One,and recommended approval of the District as no protests have been received. Councilman Damiano MOVED THAT RESOLUTION NO.87-51,A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA,AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO ORDER THE INSTALLATION OF STREET LIGHTS WITHIN AN AREA DESCRIBED AS ENCHANTED ACRES UNIT ONE,A SUBDIVISION RECORDED IN BOOK 15,PAGE 3,PINAL COUNTY RECORDER, PINAL COUNTY,ARIZONA,BE APPROVED AND ADOPTED. Councilwoman Gardner seconded the motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. CITY CHOICE OF CDBG AREAS FOR FUNDING )Director of Planning Chuck Newcomer explained that Maricopa County has invited the City to be included in their Community Development Block Grant Program,but the invitation was received too late to allow sufficient time to evaluate the effect on the city's funding from the CDB program,as research to this date has revealed several areas which could impact the City. Vice Mayor Bakkedahl MOVED THAT,AT THIS TIME,THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION DECLINES THE OPTION TO BE INCLUDED IN THE MARICOPA COUNTY URBAN COUNTY COMMUNITY BLOCK GRANT (CDBG)PROGRAM FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 1988,DUE TO THE TIMING ELEMENT INVOLVED,AND FURTHER WISH TO RESERVE THE RIGHT TO REVIEW THIS CHOICE AT A LATER DATE AND POSSIBLY BE INCLUDED IN THE MARICOPA COUNTY URBAN COMMUNITY BLOCK GRANT (CDBG)PROGRAM IN THE FISCAL YEAR 1989 OR 1990,AFTER A THOROUGH REVIEW OF THE ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES OF THIS OPTION. motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OCTOBER 20,1987 PAGE 5 Councilman Damiano seconded the APPOINTMENT OF ELECTION BOARD OFFICIALS; ESTABLISHING RATE OF COMPENSATION )City Clerk Kathleen Connelly stated that State law requires the City Council designate the Election Officials and rates of pay,at least ten day prior to an election,and further stated that a list of potential election board members has been provided to the Council. Ms Connelly explained that compensation has been raised to the same as paid by Pinal County,and the City will no longer provide meals for the workers,to which there has been no objections. Councilwoman Gardner MOVED THAT ELECTION BOARD OFFICIALS BE APPOINTED AS RECOMMENDED BY THE CITY CLERK,AND THAT THE CITY CLERK BE AUTHORIZED TO MAKE ANY CHANGES ORDINANCE SUBSTITUTIONS AS NECESSARY; AND THAT THE RATE OF COMPENSATION BE ESTABLISHED AS FOLLOWS: $75.00 PER DAY FOR INSPECTORS $70.00 PER DAY FOR ALL OTHER BOARD POSITIONS $30.00 PER DAY FOR ABSENTEE BOARD POSITIONS $35.00 PER DAY FOR ABSENTEE BOARD INSPECTOR $5.00 FOR EACH BOARD WORKER ATTENDING THE MANDATORY TRAINING SESSION $5.00 PER HOUR FOR THE INDIAN TRANSLATOR REQUIRED BY THE FEDERAL VOTING RIGHTS ACT OF 1964 PLUS 20t PER MILE REIMBURSEMENT FOR TRAVEL Vice Mayor Bakkedahl seconded the motion. Councilman Damiano asked why all workers had to attend the training session,i f most of them were experienced. Ms Connelly stated that i t is mandatory by law. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. CLOSING OF LIBRARY ON SATURDAYS PRECEEDING OR FOLLOWING A LEGAL CITY HOLIDAY )Director of Library Pam Loui requested that a policy be adopted allowing for the Library to be closed on Saturdays preceeding or following a legal City holiday,so that Library employees may have a full holiday weekend. Vice Mayor Bakkedahl MOVED THAT THE APACHE JUNCTION LIBRARY BE CLOSED ON SATURDAYS PRECEEDING OR FOLLOWING A LEGAL CITY HOLIDAY. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OCTOBER 20,1987 PAGE 6 Councilman Damiano seconded the motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. AWARD OF BID:PW-87-09,STREET STRIPING PW-87-10,SAND AND AGGREGATES; PW-87-13,FUEL )Operations Supervisor Doug Dobson stated that six bids were opened for the three items to be awarded,and made recommendations,and that all three bids were lower than last year. Councilman Damiano MOVED THAT THE FOLLOWING BIDS BE AWARDED: PROJECT NO.PW-87-09,STREET STRIPING,TO TRAFFIC MARKING AND STREET STRIPING, IN THE AMOUNT OF .0374 PER LINEAR FOOT; PROJECT NO.PW-87-10,SAND AND AGGREGATES TO EAST VALLEY MATERIALS; PROJECT NO.PW-87-13,FUEL,TO MESA FUEL,IN THE AMOUNT OF .9845 FOR PREMIUM UNLEADED,.722 FOR #2 DIESEL. motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. Councilman Bluntschly seconded the REQUEST FROM CITY OF COOLIDGE - BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEMBERSHIP )City Manager Bill R.Da Vee explained that a request was received from the City of Coolidge that the City of Apache Junction endorse expanding the Pinal County Board of Supervisors from three to five members. Councilman Bluntschly MOVED THAT THE PROPOSAL TO INCREASE THE PINAL COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEMBERSHIP SUBMITTED BY THE CITY OF COOLIDGE,BE REJECTED BECAUSE IT MAY NOT BE IN THE BEST INTEREST OF THE CITIZENS OF APACHE JUNCTION. motion. VOTE:Unanimous REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OCTOBER 20,1987 PAGE 7 Councilwoman Perkins seconded the The motion carried. APPOINTMENTS TO THE PERSONNEL BOARD )Mr.Da Vee stated that two terms on the Personnel Board have expired,and that all two of those members wish to be reappointed. Councilwoman Gardner MOVED THAT GIL VERLEY AND ANNE SURRA BE APPOINTED TO THE PERSONNEL BOARD,TERMS TO EXPIRE JUNE 30,1990. Councilman Damiano seconded the motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. DIRECTION TO STAFF ON PROPOSAL FROM WESTERN TECHNOLOGIES,INC. )Vice Mayor Bakkedahl MOVED THAT THE CITY MANAGER BE GIVEN DIRECTION TO OBTAIN AND ACCEPT A PROPOSAL FOR A WRITTEN EVALUATION OF THE STATES REPORT CONCERNING APACHE MINE,OF WESTERN TECHNOLOGIES, AND IN SO DOING ALSO REQUEST THAT PINAL COUNTY TO FURNISH -ONE-HALF THE COST OF THE PROJECT.- motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. EXECUTIVE SESSION,WORK SESSION, NOVEMBER 2,1987 EXECUTIVE SESSION,WORK SESSION, NOVEMBER 3,1987 motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OCTOBER 20,1987 PAGE 8 Councilwoman Gardner seconded the )Councilman Bluntschly SO MOVED. Councilman Burgess seconded the INFORMATION AND REPORTS (COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS) Vice Mayor Bakkedahl commented on the Chamber of Commerce Public Forum,that the City appreciated the opportunity to participate,and further reported on the League Conference. Councilwoman Perkins stated that the Arizona Action Committee will be holding a meeting on October 29th in the Planning Department,and invited the Mayor. Councilman Damiano read the Librarian's Report to the Council and public. Councilman Burgess commended the maintenance employees for doing a good job. Councilwoman Gardner stated that she was grateful for the opportunity to attend. REQUESTS OF COUNCIL None. ADJOURNMENT )Councilwoman Gardner MOVED THAT THE MEETING BE ADJOURNED AT 8:38 P.M. *Consent Agenda Items are as follows: *1.Acceptance of Regular Meeting Agenda *2.Acceptance of Minutes from the Special Meeting of September 14,1987 *3.Acceptance of Minutes from the Special Meeting of September 21,1987 *4.Acceptance of Minutes from the Regular Meeting of October 6,1987 ACCEPTED THIS 3RD DAY OF NOVEMBER ,1987,BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA. SIGNED AND ATTESTED TO THIS 9TH DAY OF NOVEMBER,1987. /411-NORMAN Mayor REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OCTOBER 20,1987 PAGE 9 a l B .'Jucui ci4 , .HILL I I I ATTEST: KATHLEEN CONNELLY City Clerk REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OCTOBER 20,1987 PAGE 10