HomeMy WebLinkAbout1987-11-17 City Council Regular MinutesCITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
NOVEMBER 17,1987
The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Apache Junction,
Arizona,was. held on November 17,1987,at the Apache Junction City Council
Chambers pursuant to the notice required by law.
CALL TO ORDER
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INVOCATION
called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
Councilwoman Gardner gave the Invocation.
PLEDGE_ OF ALLEGIANCE
Vice Mayor Bakkedahl explained that the Boy Scouts,as part of their
"Citizens Activity Award",are attending this meeting observing a part of city
government in action.
Vice Mayor Bakkedahl also announced the City Council Goals and Objectives
meeting on November 19th at 7:00 p.m.,in the City Council Chambers.
Vice Mayor Bakkedahl also reported that Mayor Hill is at home recuperating
from surgery.
Boy Scouts,Webelos Den of Pack 580,led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL
Councilmen - Present:
Staff Present:
Councilman Damiano
Councilwoman Gardner
Councilwoman Perkins
Councilman Burgess
Councilman Bluntschly
Vice Mayor Bakkedahl
City Manager Bill R.Da Vee
City Clerk Kathleen Connelly
Controller Keith Lewis
City Attorney David Alexander
Deputy City Clerk Lori .Zmayefski
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Others Present:
Director of Planning Chuck Newcomer
Lieutenant Reed Cox
Director of Public Works Rich Broman
Director of Community Services Jeff Bell
Economic Development Specialist John Schoeph
Associate Planner/Deputy Director Jim Nakagawa
Assistant to the City Manager Geoge Hoffman
Operations Supervisor Doug Dobson
Mr.Mike Pegram
1564 N.Boyd
Apache Junction,Arizona
Mr.Joe Saggio
543 N.Ironwood
Apache Junction,Arizona
Mr.Gary Selvy
Executive Director
Superstition Mountain Mental Health Center
ACCEPTANCE OF CONSENT AGENDA
)Councilman Damiano MOVED THAT
CONSENT AGENDA ITEM NOS.1 BE ACCEPTED AFTER MOVING ITEM NO.15 TO JUST BELOW
ITEM NO.5.
Councilwoman Gardner seconded the
motion.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
Introduction of Distinguished Visitors and Guests
Vice Mayor Bakkedahl thanked the Webelos Pack 580 for attending the Council
meeting.
AWARDS,PRESENTATIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS
None.
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CALL TO THE PUBLIC
Mr.Mike Pegram,1564 N.Boyd,Apache Junction,a resident in the "zone of
influence",addressed the Council in opposition to the bond issue for the water
company acquisition being brought back up.
Mr.Joe Saggio,543 N.Ironwood,Apache Junction,asked i f the Council
intends to bring the bond issue back for another election in 1988,and wished a
response placed on the next regular City Council agenda,or an answer tonight.
Vice Mayor Bakkedahl replied that a response will have to wait until the
next agenda,as the Council is not allowed to discuss anything not on the
agenda,but that there will be a response.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
City Manager Bill R.Da Vee reported that ADOT engineers have responded as
to the cause of flooding in the median at Highway 60,and will that the problem
will be corrected,and also stated that meetings with departments heads are
taking place in regards to a salary study and reorganization,and further stated
that the report from Western Technologies on the Apache Mine site is
progressing.Mr.Da Vee also stated that staff has met and discussed
alternative solutions to off -site problems which will be presented to the
Council,and later in the agenda a public relations program is outlined for the
Assistant to the City Manager's position for the Council's input.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
PZ-17-87,BEEMAN/MCCLUNG,REQUEST
FOR CONTINUANCE TO JANUARY 5,1987 )
)Councilman Bluntschly MOVED THAT
PZ-16-87 BE POSTPONED UNTIL THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JANUARY 5,1987.
motion.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO.599,REPEALING
ARTICLE 2-14 YOUTH ADVISORY BOARD OF
THE APACHE JUNCTION CITY CODE
(With the Emergency Clause)
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)
Councilwoman Perkins seconded the
)Director of Community Services Jeff
Bell explained that Ordinance No.599 is proposed to repeal the Youth Advisory
Board,and recommended approval due to the difficulty conducting business caused
by the apparent lack of time by board members,and suggested as an alternative
that staff attend Student Council meetings to stay abreast of the community's
youth needs and to provide a more workable arrangement.
Vice Mayor Bakkedahl opened the
hearing to the public.
Vice Mayor Bakkedahl 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,Vice Mayor Bakkedahl closed
the hearing to the public.
Councilwoman Perkins MOVED THAT ORDINANCE NO.599,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.599,AN ORDINANCE OF
THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA,AMENDING THE
APACHE JUNCTION CITY CODE,CHAPTER 2 MAYOR AND COUNCIL,BY REPEALING ARTICLE
2-14 YOUTH ADVISORY BOARD;REPEALING ANY CONFLICTING PROVISIONS;PROVIDING FOR
SEVERABILITY;AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
Councilman Bluntschly MOVED THAT
ORDINANCE NO.599,AS READ BY THE CITY CLERK,BE APPROVED AND ADOPTED.
Councilman Damiano seconded the
motion.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO.597,EMPLOYEE
OVERTIME (Postponed Item)
)City Clerk Kathleen Connelly stated
that this Ordinance has been discussed by Council on two previous occasions,and
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Councilman Burgess made a request to make certain amendments including the
reference to "hours worked"changed from 40 hours to 8 hours per day,with
provisions for vacation and holiday time to be counted as actual hours worked
for the purposes of calculating overtime,which the policies do not presently
permit.Ms Connelly further explained that jury and sick leave will continue to
not be counted for overtime purposes,with an additional provision is that
compensatory time will no longer be permitted,and employees that do fullfil the
overtime provisions,will be paid at the rate of 1.1 times at their normal pay
and will not be given the option of time off in lieu of overtime pay.
Vice Mayor Bakkedahl opened the
hearing to the public,and asked i f there was anyone who wished to speak on this
item.There -being no one wishing to address the Council, -Vice Mayor Bakkedahl
closed the hearing to the public.
Councilman Damiano MOVED THAT
ORDINANCE NO.597,BE READ BY TITLE ONLY AND THE READING OF THE ENTIRE ORDINANCE
BE WAIVED.
Councilwoman Perkins seconded the
motion.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
City Clerk Kathleen Connelly read as
follows:
ORDINANCE NO.597,AN ORDINANCE OF
THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA,AMENDING THE
APACHE JUNCTION CITY CODE,CHAPTER 3 ADMINISTRATION,ARTICLE 3-10 PERSONNEL
SYSTEM,BY AMENDING THE PERSONNEL POLICIES,CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA,
REGARDING EMPLOYEE OVERTIME COMPENSATION;REPEALING ANY CONFLICTING PROVISIONS;
AND PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY.
Councilman Damiano MOVED THAT
ORDINANCE NO.597,AS READ BY THE CITY CLERK,BE DENIED.
The motion died due to lack of a
second.
Councilman Burgess MOVED THAT
ORDINANCE NO.597,AS READ BY THE CITY CLERK,BE APPROVED AND ADOPTED.
Vice Mayor Bakkedahl seconded the
motion.
Councilman Burgess suggested leaving
compensatory time in the ordinance,at the discretion of the department heads.
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Councilman Bluntschly amended the
motion as follows:
THAT THE PROVISIONS FOR COMP TIME OR BEING PAID FOR TIME BE RETAINED,TO BE UP
TO THE DISCRETION OF THE SUPERVISOR.
Councilwoman Gardner seconded the
amendment to the motion.
Councilman Burgess and Vice Mayor
Bakkedahl withdrew the motion and second.
Councilman Bluntschly and
Councilwoman Gardner withdrew the amendment and second to the amendment.
Councilman Burgess MOVED THAT
ORDINANCE NO.597,AS READ BY THE CITY CLERK,BE APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING
AMENDMENT:
THAT DEPARTMENT HEADS SHALL,AT THEIR DISCRETION,APPROVE COMPENSATORY TIME IN
LIEU OF OVERTIME PAY;
AND I FURTHER MOVE THAT THE CITY MANAGER BE GIVEN DIRECTION TO MAKE THE
NECESSARY CHANGES IN THE POLICE PERSONNEL POLICIES TO CONFORM WITH THE
PROVISIONS OF THIS ORDINANCE.
Councilman Bluntschly seconded the
motion.
Councilman Damiano stated that the
way this reads,overtime will be paid for hours worked in excess of 8 hours.
City Manager Bill R.Da Vee
commented that with an 8 hour schedule there will not be the flexibility or
option to adjust time in any way within a work period,which means i t all
becomes overtime and compensatory time,which means that should an employee be
terminated,i t would have to be paid at time and one-half,and could be quite
expensive.
Vice Mayor Bakkedahl expressed
concern with the "over 8 hours",rather than over 40 hours.
Councilman Burgess stated that
compensatory time would have to be taken within that work period.
Mr.Da Vee replied that i t has to be
taken or paid,and that from a management perspective there is much more
flexibility with the 40 hour schedule.
Vice Mayor Bakkedahl stated that in
other words,an employee could work two 16 hour days,would not have to work the
rest of the week,but would get a larger check.
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Mr.Da Vee stated that in the
Community Services Department,this type of schedule will add approximately
$10,000 over a year.
Councilman Burgess asked i f i t is
left at a 40 hour week,would an employee get paid overtime for working over
time even i f he took a vacation day,or holiday during that week.
Mr.Da Vee replied that this is
correct,and would not cause the financial burden that the 8 hour schedule
would.
Councilman Damiano asked i f an
employee has taken two days vacation,and worked three days and wants to go in
to work on Saturday,would he get over time?
Councilman Bluntschly stated that i f
he is required to work,yes,but employees should not be able to choose that as
an option.
Councilman Burgess and Councilman
Bluntschly withdrew the motion and second.
Councilman Burgess MOVED THAT
ORDINANCE NO.597,AS READ BY THE CITY CLERK,BE APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING
AMENDMENTS:
THAT ITEMS A AND D BE ELIMINATED,WHICH RETAINS THE FORTY HOUR WORK WEEK,AND
THE COMPENSATORY TIME PROVISION,TO BE AT THE DISCRETION OF THE DEPARTMENT HEAD,
AND THAT HOLIDAY AND VACATION TIME ARE INCLUDED IN OVERTIME CALCULATIONS;
AND I FURTHER MOVE THAT THE CITY MANAGER BE GIVEN DIRECTION TO MAKE THE
NECESSARY CHANGES IN THE POLICE PERSONNEL POLICIES TO CONFORM WITH THE
PROVISIONS OF THIS CHAPTER.
Councilman Bluntschly seconded the
motion.
City Attorney David Alexander asked
if the intent is to remove compensatory time on a time and one-half basis.
Mr.Da Vee replied that as this
ordinance is,employees would get time and one-half compensatory time.
VOTE:In Favor:Councilman Bluntschly,Councilwoman Gardner,
Councilman Burgess,Vice Mayor Bakkedahl
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Opposed:Councilwoman Perkins,Councilman Damiano
The motion carried.
OLD BUSINESS
AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR
TRANSPORTATION/TRANSIT STUDY
)Director of Public Works Rich Broman
stated that three bids were submitted for the Transportation/Transit Study,
which were reviewed by the Technical Committee consisting of staff and
representatives of state,county and of other organizations,and recommended the
contract be awarded to Parsons,Brinckerhoff,Quade & Douglas based on the
Committee's evaluation.
Councilman Damiano MOVED THAT THE
CONTRACT FOR THE TRANSPORTATION/TRANSIT STUDY BE AWARDED TO THE ENGINEERING FIRM
OF PARSON,BRINCKERHOFF,QUADE &DOUGLAS,IN THE AMOUNT OF $64,000;
AND IF FURTHER MOVE THAT THE CITY MANAGER BE AUTHORIZED TO EXECUTE THE NECESSARY
CONTRACT AGREEMENT UPON RECEIPT OF ALL BONDS AND PROOFS OF INSURANCE AS MAY BE
REQUIRED BY THE BID DOCUMENTS.
Councilman Burgess seconded the
motion.
VOTE:In Favor:Councilman Burgess,Councilwoman Perkins,Councilman Damiano,
Councilman Bluntschly,Councilwoman Gardner
Abstained:Vice Mayor Bakkedahl
The motion carried.
AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR DESIGN AND
BUILD OF PUBLIC WORKS MAINTENANCE
BUILDING AND ANIMAL CONTROL BUILDING
)City Manager Bill R.Da Vee
explained that four bids have been received for the design and building of the
Public Works Maintenance Facility and Animal Control Shelter,which have been
reviewed by the Building Committee,and recommended that the bid be awarded to
Consumer's Construction for the design of both buildings,with the understanding
that the design will be brought to the Council be i t is finalized,for input.
ACCEPTANCE OF STATE LAND LEASE FOR 21.48
ACRES -PUBLIC WORKS/ANIMAL CONTROL SITE )
)Mr.Da Vee stated that some changes
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have been submitted from the State on the land lease for the building site,
which have been reviewed,explained that the lease includes a progressive
increase depending upon the land value,and recommended approval of the lease.
Councilman Damiano MOVED THAT THE
PROPOSED LEASE FOR 21.475 ACRES OF STATE LAND BE APPROVED.
Councilman Burgess seconded the
motion.
Councilman BlOntschly suggested
considering the purchase of the property prior to the end of the first years
lease.
Councilman Damiano added Councilman
Bluntschly comment to the motion.
Councilman Burgess seconded the
motion as suggested.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
Councilman Damiano MOVED THAT THE
CONTRACT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE PUBLIC WORKS MAINTENANCE FACILITIES AND THE
ANIMAL CONTROL -BUILDING BE AWARDED TO CONSUMER'S CONSTRUCTION,IN THE AMOUNT OF
$224,999.00;
I FURTHER MOVE THAT THE CITY MANAGER BE AUTHORIZED TO EXECUTE THE NECESSARY
CONTRACT AGREEMENT UPON RECEIPT OF ALL REQUIRED BONDS AND PROOFS OF INSURANCE AS
SPECIFIED IN THE BID DOCUMENTS.
Councilwoman Gardner asked how the
exceptions will be provided.
Mr.Broman stated that the Building
Official will decide i f any deletions are acceptable.
Councilman Bluntschly seconded the
motion.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
REST STOP AREA APPLICATION
)Mr.Broman explained that as per
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Council request,alternative designs and location for application to the Arizona
Department of Transportation for a rest stop area,have been considered and
suggested Idaho and Tomahawk Road,with the proposed intersection of U.S.
Highway 60 and Superstition Freeway at Goldfield Road also a possibility.
Mr.Broman also presented alternative designs for the Don's Monument site,to
eliminate traffic concerns.
Councilwoman Gardner stated that the
Goldfield Road site would be the best location.
Councilman Damiano asked who would
maintain the rest stop.
Mr.Broman replied that the
intergovernmental agreement will include the municipality maintaining the rest
stop after the State constructs it.
Mr.Broman also stated that the
sites further out of town would be subject to more vandalism.
Councilwoman Perkins stated that she
has never seen a rest stop in the center of a city,and trucks would cause a
problem at the Highway 60/88 site.
Mr.Da Vee stated that proximity to
the Interstate is important for a rest stop,with the Don's Monument an
additional attraction.
Councilwoman Gardner MOVED THAT THE
CITY MANAGER BE AUTHORIZED TO AMEND THE APPLICATION TO THE ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION FOR REST STOP AREA CONSTRUCTION TO INCLUDE ALTERNATIVE NO.6
(GOLDFIELD SITE).
Councilwoman Perkins seconded the
motion.
VOTE:In Favor:Councilwoman Gardner,Councilman Bluntschly,
Councilwoman Perkins,Councilman Burgess,
Vice Mayor Bakkedahl
Opposed:Councilman Damiano
The motion carried.
Vice Mayor Bakkedahl recessed the meeting at 8:35 p.m
Vice Mayor Bakkedahl reconvened the meeting at 8:42 p.m
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NEW BUSINESS
PROPOSED RESOLUTION NO.87-56,CANVASS
OF VOTES FOR -SPECIAL BOND ELECTION HELD
ON NOVEMBER 10,1987
)City Clerk Kathleen Connelly
explained that in accordance with State law,the Council adopt by resolution the
results of the November 10th bond election.
Councilwoman Gardner MOVED THAT
RESOLUTION NO.87-56,A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
APACHE JUNCTION,PINAL AND MARICOPA COUNTIES,ARIZONA,CONDUCTING AND ACCEPTING
THE OFFICIAL CANVASS OF VOTES FOR THE SPECIAL CITY ELECTION HELD NOVEMBER 10,
1987,BE APPROVED AND ADOPTED.
Councilman Damiano seconded the
motion.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
RESIGNATION FROM AND APPOINTMENT TO THE
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
)Director of Community Services Jeff
Bell stated that Mr.James Appler has resigned from the Parks and Recreation
Commission due to his family relocating out of state,and that a talent bank
application from Ramona Sleeseman has been submitted.
Vice Mayor Bakkedahl asked that a
Certificate of Appreciation be given Mr.Appler for his service on the
Commission.
Councilwoman Gardner MOVED THAT THE
RESIGNATION OF JAMES APPLER FROM THE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION BE ACCEPTED
WITH REGRET;
AND THAT RAMONA SLEESEMAN BE APPOINTED TO THE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION,
SAID TERM TO EXPIRE JUNE 30,1989.
motion.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
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Councilman Damiano seconded the
APPOINTMENTS TO THE BOARD
OF ADJUSTMENTS
)Director of Planning Chuck Newcomer
stated that due to the resignations of Mrs.Alger and Mr.Thompson,there are
two vacancies on the Board of Adjustments,for which three talent bank
applications have been submitted.
Councilman Bluntschly MOVED THAT
ARNOLD SNELLING,TERM TO EXPIRE JUNE 30,1988,AND JAMES PFEIFER,BE APPOINTED
TO THE BOARD. OF ADJUSTMENTS,SAID TERM TO EXPIRE JUNE 30,1990.
Councilman Burgess seconded the
motion
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
AUTHORIZATION TO CALL FOR BIDS
FOR COMPUTER EQUIPMENT
)Mr.Da Vee explained that staff has
considered alternatives to accomplish the computer upgrades necessary,and
providing computer system for the Police Department,with option of increasing
the capacity of the main frame,or providing a separate computer for the Police
Department.-Mr.Da Vee recommended providing a separate computer,due to the
cost factor and outlined other advantages.
•Councilwoman Perkins MOVED THAT
AUTHORIZATION BE GIVEN THE CITY MANAGER TO PROCEED WITH BID PROCEDURES TO:
PURCHASE AN ADDITIONAL COMPUTER SYSTEM FOR THE PUBLIC SAFETY DEPARTMENT
Councilman Bluntschly seconded the
motion.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
PROPOSED RESOLUTION NO.87-55,AB -87-05,
GREASEWOOD STREET AND SIESTA STREET
)Mr.Newcomer stated that this is an
application from Joseph and Mary Hartono to abandon Greasewood Street and Siesta
Street from Tomahawk Road to Vista Road,and that the Development Coordinating
Committee recommends approval of the abandonment with the stipulation that the
abandonment be continued upon filing of the subdivision plat for the subject
site and that resolution have the two year reverter clause.
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Mr.Daryl Bethea,48 N.MacDonald
St.,Mesa,Attorney representing the Hartono family,requested approval of the
abandonment.
Vice Mayor Bakkedahl commented that
this abandonment would be beneficial.
Councilman Burgess MOVED THAT
RESOLUTION NO.87-55,A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA,DECLARING THAT CERTAIN FEDERALLY PATENTED EASEMENTS
AND DEDICATED RIGHTS -OF -WAY DESCRIBED AS GREASEWOOD STREET AND SIESTA STREET
FROM TOMAHAWK ROAD TO VISTA ROAD AS DESCRIBED IN STREET ABANDONMENT CASE
AB -87-05 ARE NO LONGER NECESSARY FOR PUBLIC USE AS ROADWAYS AND ARE HEREBY
RELINQUISHED AND VACATED AS PRESENT ORDINANCE FUTURE PUBLIC RIGHTS -OF -WAY,BE
APPROVED AND ADOPTED.
Councilman Damiano seconded the
motion.
VOTE:In Favor:Councilwoman Gardner,Councilman Burgess,Councilman Damiano,
Councilman Bluntschly,Vice Mayor Bakkedahl
Opposed:Councilwoman Perkins
The motion carried.
DRAFT OF CITY PUBLIC RELATIONS
PROGRAM FOR COUNCIL SUGGESTIONS
)Mr.Da Vee explained that a draft
proposal of a public relations program for the City has been prepared for
Council consideration and suggestions,and further outlined the proposal.
Councilman Bluntschly MOVED THAT THE
CITY PUBLIC RELATIONS PROGRAM BE IMPLEMENTED AS PRESENTED.
motion.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
REQUEST FROM ARIZONA HOUSING FINANCE
REVIEW BOARD (Single Family Mortgage
Revenue Bond Program 1987)
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Councilman Damiano seconded the
)Mr.Da Vee stated that a request has
been received from the Arizona Housing Finance Review Board,inquiring in the
City's interest in low interest rate mortgage financing to low and moderate
income persons within the State,and encouraged a positive response from the
Council.
Councilwoman Gardner MOVED THAT THE
SINGLE FAMILY MORTGAGE REVENUE BOND PROGRAM,SERIES 1987 AS PRESENTED BY THE
ARIZONA HOUSING FINANCE REVIEW BOARD,BE APPROVED.
Councilman Damiano seconded the
motion.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
PROPOSED RESOLUTION NO.87-57,ISSUANCE
OF $3,000,000 CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION
INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY MULTI-
MODEL INTERCHANGEABLE RATE INDUSTRIAL
DEVELOPMENT REVENUE REFUNDING BONDS
(CAREAGE HEALTH CARE OF WASHINGTON,
INC.PROJECT)
)Mr.Da Vee explained that this bond
issue has been presented to the Industrial Development Authority,and the
attorneys for both •the IDA and the nursing home have worked on preparing the
necessary documents for council consideration when taking action on this
request.
Economic Development Specialist John
Schoeph introduced legal counsel and principals in the project for questions.
Attorney Joel Sinau,of O'Connor
Cavanaugh,explained the process for refinancing the bonds for the Apache
Junction Nursing Home,and explained that there would be no liability placed on
the City of Apache Junction.
Vice Mayor Bakkedahl stated that the
facility is a plus for the community.
Councilwoman Gardner MOVED THAT
RESOLUTION NO.87-57,A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA,APPROVING THE ISSUANCE OF $3,000,000 THE INDUSTRIAL
DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA,MULTI -MODEL
INTERCHANGEABLE RATE INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT REVENUE REFUNDING BONDS (CAREAGE
HEALTH CARE OF WASHINGTON,INC.PROJECT),SERIES 1987 OF THE INDUSTRIAL
DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA,BE APPROVED AND
ADOPTED.
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Councilman Damiano seconded the
motion.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
DIRECTION ON MINIMUM LOT SIZE
ZONING AMENDMENTS;DIRECTION ON
ACCEPTANCE OF NEW APPLICATIONS FOR
MOBILE HOME REZONINGS
)Mr.Da Vee stated that this item has
been discussed at previous work sessions,and indicated a desire to proceed with
the steps necessary to bring such amendments for consideration,and that this is
scheduled for discussion at the December 5th Work Session.
Vice Mayor Bakkedahl stated that a
solution is necessary.
Councilman Burgess stated that a
minimum lot size of 11,000 square feet is not too small,and that a freeze is
definitely not the •answer.
Councilwoman Perkins felt that i f a
freeze is necessary,i t should be done,but a speedy solution needs to be found.
Mr.Newcomer outlined the procedure
for a zoning ordinance amendment,and that this is in the process of staff
research.
Vice Mayor Bakkedahl stated that i t
is good this issue will be discussed at the work session with the Planning and
Zoning Commission,and that should a freeze be placed on mobile home rezonings,
those i t would only affect new rezonings.
City Attorney David Alexander stated
that there may be "vested rights".
Councilman Bluntschly stated that a
freeze would not be necessary.
Mr.Da Vee expressed concern with
giving people proper notice of the intentions,to notify those from this date
forward of a freeze,and that i t not affect those things already in progress.
Councilwoman Gardner MOVED THAT THE
CITY COUNCIL INVESTIGATE POSSIBLE AMENDMENTS TO MINIMUM LOT SIZE REQUIREMENTS
FOR SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL ZONING DISTRICTS TO INCLUDE DISCUSSION OF THIS
ITEM AT A SPECIAL WORK SESSION SCHEDULED FOR DECEMBER 5;
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I FURTHER MOVE THAT,EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY,A FREEZE BE PLACED ON ALL NEW SINGLE
FAMILY RESIDENTIAL REZONING APPLICATIONS FOR A PERIOD OF 120 DAYS;
I FURTHER MOVE THAT THIS FREEZE REMAIN IN EFFECT FOR THE FOLLOWING PERIOD OF
TIME:
FOR AN INITIAL MAXIMUM PERIOD OF 120 DAYS WITH STAFF REPORTING TO THE COUNCIL
PRIOR TO THE EXPIRATION OF THE INITIAL 120 DAY PERIOD WITH A STATUS REPORT
AND/OR A REQUEST FOR AN ADDITIONAL EXTENSION OF TIME.
Councilwoman Perkins seconded the
motion.
City Attorney Alexander asked i f
this includes both standard construction and mobile home installations.
Councilwoman Gardner added to the
motion:
TO INCLUDE STANDARD CONSTRUCTION AND MOBILE HOME INSTALLATION.
Councilwoman Perkins seconded the
addition to the motion.
VOTE:In Favor:Councilwoman Perkins,Councilwoman Gardner,
Vice Mayor Bakkedahl
Opposed:Councilman Burgess,Councilman Damiano,Councilman Bluntschly
The motion failed.
Councilman Burgess MOVED THAT THIS
ITEM BE POSTPONED UNTIL AFTER THE DECEMBER 5TH WORK SESSION WITH THE PLANNING
AND ZONING COMMISSION.
Councilman Bluntschly seconded the
motion.
VOTE:In Favor:Councilwoman Perkins,Councilman Damiano,Councilman Burgess,
Councilman Bluntschly,Vice Mayor Bakkedahl
Opposed:Councilwoman Gardner
The motion carried.
PROPOSED RESOLUTION NO.87-58,SUPPORTING
THE SUPERSTITION MOUNTAIN MENTAL HEALTH
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•1 CENTER,INC.AND ENDORSING THEIR REQUEST
TO WITHDRAW FROM BHACA AND JOIN WITH THE
EAST VALLEY BEHAVIORAL HEALTH AGENCY OR
BE STATE DIRECT -FUNDED
)Mr.Da Vee explained that as stated
in a letter from the Suerstition Mountain Mental Health Center,Inc.,there are
problems with their funding agency,which is BHACA,and are requesting Council
endorsement to join with the East Valley Behavioral Health Agency or to be State
direct -funded.
Mr.Gary Selvy,Executive Direction
of Superstition Mountain Mental Health Center,requested approval of the
resolution.
Councilwoman Perkins MOVED THAT
RESOLUTION NO.87-58,A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA,SUPPORTING THE SUPERSTITION MOUNTAIN MENTAL HEALTH
CENTER INC.AND ENDORSING THEIR REQUEST TO WITHDRAW FROM BHACA AND JOIN WITH THE
EAST VALLEY BEHAVIORAL HEALTH AGENCY OR BE STATE DIRECT FUNDED,BE APPROVED AND
ADOPTED.
Councilman Damiano seconded the
motion.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
SELECTION OF WORK SESSION DATE WITH
ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIES ACTION TEAM,
SELECTION OF WORK SESSION DATE WITH
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
)City Clerk Kathleen Connelly stated
that these two groups have requested work sessions with the Council,and further
suggested alternative dates.
Councilwoman Gardner MOVED THAT A
WORK SESSION BE HELD WITH THE CITY COUNCIL AND THE ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIES ACTION
TEAM ON DECEMBER 17,1987,AT 7:00 P.M.,IN THE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE BUILDING;
AND THAT A WORK SESSION WITH CITY COUNCIL AND THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
BE HELD ON DECEMBER 5,1987,AT 9:00 A.M.,IN THE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS.
motion.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
NOVEMBER 17,1987
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Councilwoman Perkins seconded the
EXECUTIVE SESSION,WORK SESSION,
NOVEMBER 30,1987
EXECUTIVE SESSION,WORK SESSION,
DECEMBER 1,1987
)Councilman Bluntschly MOVED THAT AN
EXECUTIVE SESSION BE HELD AT 6:00 P.M.,AND A WORK SESSION AT 7:00 P.M.,ON
NOVEMBER 30,1987,IN THE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS;
AND THAT AN EXECUTIVE SESSION AND A WORK SESSION BE HELD AT 6:00 P.M,ON
DECEMBER 1,1987,IN THE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS.
Councilwoman Perkins seconded the
motion.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
INFORMATION AND REPORTS
(COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS)
Councilwoman Perkins reported on the Action Arizona Committee meeting which
would include a beautification program for the Gazebo.
Councilman Burgess reported on a meeting regarding a plan for an off -road
race,and that i t could be sponsored by a local organization.
Councilman Damiano reported on a ceremony at the Library,with certificates
presented to volunteers.
REQUESTS OF COUNCIL
Councilman Bluntschly requested an ordinance be drafted regarding abandoned
vehicles on property within the City.
ADJOURNMENT
MEETING BE ADJOURNED AT 9:55 P.M.
motion.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
NOVEMBER 17,1987
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Councilman Burgess MOVED THAT THE
Councilman Bluntschly seconded the
*Consent Agenda Items are as follows:
*1.Acceptance of Regular Meeting Agenda
ACCEPTED THIS 1ST DAY OF DECEMBER
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA.
,1987,BY THE MAYOR AND CITY
SIGNED AND ATTESTED TO THIS 28TH DAY3F,DECEMBER,1987.
'NOR'MAN S.HILL
Mayor
ATTEST:
KATHLEEN CONNELLY
City Clerk
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
NOVEMBER 17,1987
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