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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1987-12-15 City Council Regular MinutesCITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING DECEMBER 15,1987 The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Apache Junction, Arizona,was held on December 15,1987,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 7:01 p.m.,and wished everyone a Merry Christmas from the Mayor and Council. INVOCATION Councilwoman Gardner gave the Invocation. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Councilman Bluntschly led the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL Councilmen Present: Staff Present: Councilman Bluntschly Councilman Burgess Councilwoman Gardner Councilman Damiano Councilwoman Perkins Mayor Hill City Manager Bill R.Da Vee City Clerk Kathleen Connelly City Attorney David Alexander Deputy City Clerk Lori Zmayefski Controller Keith Lewis Director of Planning Chuck Newcomer Lieutenant Dan Scott Director of Public Works Rich Broman Assistant to the City Manager George Hoffman Director of Community Services Jeff Bell Building Official Charles Coleman Economic Development Specialist John Schoeph Others Present:Mr.Jim Colton Brown and Caldwell REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL DECEMBER 15,1987 PAGE 1 Mr.Jimmy Eidson 944 E.3rd Avenue Apache Junction,Arizona Ms Lettie Smith 2650 N.Prospector Apache Junction,Arizona Mr.Nick Tomsick BRW Mr.Jeff Iverson Executive Director of Planning Council Epiphany Lutheran Church 1050 W.Superstition Boulevard Apache Junction,Arizona Reverend Leland Bottjen Senior Pastor Epiphany Lutheran Church 1050 W.Superstition Boulevard Apache Junction,Arizona Ms Midge Conway 902 S.Ocotillo Apache Junction,Arizona ACCEPTANCE OF CONSENT AGENDA )Councilman Damiano MOVED THAT CONSENT AGENDA ITEM NOS.1 AND 2,BE ACCEPTED AFTER DELETING ITEM NO.14 AND MOVING ITEM NO.10 UP TO THE BEGINNING. motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. Councilman Bluntschly seconded the Introduction of Distinguished Visitors and Guests None. AWARDS,PRESENTATIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS Director of Public Works Rich Broman introduced Mr.Jim Colton,a representative of Brown and Caldwell. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL DECEMBER 15,1987 PAGE 2 Mr.Colton gave a summary report on the Sewer Study by Brown and Caldwell. CALL TO THE PUBLIC Mr.Jimmy Eidson,944 W.3rd Avenue,Apache Junction,addressed the Council in favor of a "dangerous dogs"ordinance,requesting a speedy adoption. Ms Lettie Smith,2650 N.Prospector,Apache Junction,requested an ordinance prohibiting smoking in stores and public places. Mayor Hill stated that this request would be placed on a future agenda. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT City Manager Bill R.Da Vee summarized the discussion at the December 14th work session on Council priorities,and that a report will be presented at the next regular meeting for consideration,and stated that consultants have been selected for the Transportation/Transit Study and that homeowners associations and other groups have been contacted soliciting input in this study,which has met with a good deal of interest,and that the meeting schedule is the last Wednesday of each month at 9:00 a.m.,in the Chamber of Commerce,December 30th, January 27th,February 24th,March 30th,and April 27th.Mr.Da Vee briefly summarized some of the residential street paving projects currently underway, and introduced representatives of BRW,which served as consultants during the construction of the new General Plan,to make a presentation of the final document. Mr.Nick .Tomsick,representing BRW gave a presentation on the final draft of the proposed Gene-is-al Plan. Mr.Da Vee advised the Council that the Public Works Department has met with Tudor Engineering regarding the landscaping designs for the Superstition Freeway,with the State looking at a new concept of leaving a balance of natural vegetation. Mayor Hill stated that a landscape design was already chosen. Mr.Da Vee replied that changes are being considered,which is the purpose of requesting a presentation to the Council. PROPOSED RESOLUTION NO.87-59, AB -87-07,THUNDERBIRD DRIVE )Mr.Jeff Iverson,Executive Director of Planning Council,Epiphany Lutheran Church,1050 W.Superstition Boulevard, Apache Junction,requested approval of the abandonment to allow for improvement of the church property. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL DECEMBER 15,1987 PAGE 3 Reverend Leland Bottjen,Senior Pastor at Epiphany Lutheran Church,1050 W.Superstition Boulevard,Apache Junction,requested approval of the abandonment. Director of Public Works Rich Broman explained that this is a request for the abandonment of Thunderbird Drive from Greasewood Street to Superstition Boulevard,and stated that the Development Coordinating Committee recommends approval of the application. Councilman Burgess MOVED THAT RESOLUTION NO.87-59,A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA,DECLARING THAT CERTAIN FEDERALLY PATENTED EASEMENTS FOR PUBLIC RIGHTS -OF -WAY PURPOSES DESCRIBED AS THUNDERBIRD DRIVE FROM GREASEWOOD STREET TO SUPERSTITION BOULEVARD DESCRIBED IN STREET ABANDONMENT CASE AB -87-07 ARE NO LONGER NECESSARY FOR PUBLIC USE AS ROADWAYS AND ARE HEREBY ABANDONED AND EXTINGUISHED -AS PRESENT OR FUTURE PUBLIC RIGHTS -OF -WAY,BE APPROVED AND ADOPTED. Councilwoman Gardner seconded the motion. The motion carried. Mayor Hill recessed the meeting at 7:50 p.m. Mayor Hill reconvened the meeting at 7:53 p.m. PUBLIC HEARINGS PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO.602,PZ-13-87, REQUEST FOR POSTPONEMENT,SCHMIDT )Assistant Planner Bob Dunn stated that the applicant has submitted a letter requesting postponement until an official policy regarding offsite improvements for small lots has been adopted by the City. Councilwoman Gardner MOVED THAT ORDINANCE NO.602,PZ-13-87,BE POSTPONED UNTIL THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF FEBRUARY 16,1988. motion. The motion carried. PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO.603,PZ-47-86, COMMISSION -INITIATED AMENDMENTS TO REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL DECEMBER 15,1987 PAGE 4 Councilman Damiano seconded the SECTIONS 5.0101 "DEFINITIONS"AND SECTION 22.0108 "INTERIOR OR PRIVATE STREET STANDARDS"OF THE APACHE JUNCTION ZONING ORDINANCE )Director of Planning Chuck Newcomer explained that there has been a continuing problem with private easements as opposed to public street access on individual lots,and that this ordinance represents recommendations of the Planning and Zoning Commission and staff,and further outlined the objectives and regulations. Mayor Hill asked i f there was anyone who wished to speak in favor of or in opposition to the ordinance.There being no one wishing to address the Council,Mayor Hill closed the hearing to the public. Councilman Damiano MOVED THAT ORDINANCE NO.603 BE READ BY TITLE ONLY AND THE READING OF THE ENTIRE ORDINANCE BE WAIVED. Councilman Burgess seconded the motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. City Clerk Kathleen Connelly read as follows: ORDINANCE NO.603,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 TO SECTION 5.0101 AND BY AMENDING AND ADDING TO SECTION 20.0108;REPEALING ANY CONFLICTING PROVISIONS;AND PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY. Councilman Damiano MOVED THAT ORDINANCE NO.603,AS READ BY THE CITY CLERK,BE APPROVED AND ADOPTED. Councilman Burgess seconded the motion. Councilman Burgess asked i f lot splits are going to be allowed,i f they are large enough by previous zoning regulations. Mr.Newcomer replied that there are cases where "grandfathering"will apply. Councilman Burgess stated that this issue needs to be addressed,as rezonings have been granted with that intent, REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL DECEMBER 15,1987 PAGE 5 and those will have 30 days to accomplish that in order to be grandfathered,and that there appears to be contradictions. •City Attorney David Alexander stated that the problem is that there are public easements that are not being used as such,and there are those who think they have rights to subdivide without going through the subdivision procedure.Mr.Alexander explained that the problem will not be with the subdivision of the lot facing the existing private accessway,prior to January 14,1988,but with the lot behind that. Mr.Alexander further stated that as far as present case law the City could say no to these cases. Mr.Newcomer stated that i f the private access is existing now,i t will be grandfathered,but there is a problem where the easement is the private drive,and the extension of easements will not be allowed. Mayor Hill stated that those extensions should be allowed,but any future creation of these situations not be allowed. Councilwoman Gardner asked i f there are a lot of cases such as this. Mr.Newcomer replied that there are a small number of cases,and that these could be decided case by case as they occur. Councilman Burgess clarified that should someone wish to extend their private drive,they can request that of Council.- Mr.Newcomer stated that should staff refuse such a request,the property owner may appeal i t to the Council. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO.598,TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES INSTALLATIONS (With the Emergency Clause) )Mr.Broman explained that this ordinance includes locations warranting stop signs. Mayor Hill asked i f there was anyone who wished to speak in favor of or in opposition to the ordinance.There being REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL DECEMBER 15,1987 PAGE 6 no one wishing to address the Council,Mayor Hill closed the hearing to the public. Councilwoman Gardner MOVED THAT ORDINANCE NO.598,BE READ BY TITLE ONLY WITH THE EMERGENCY CLAUSE AND THE READING OF THE ENTIRE ORDINANCE BE WAIVED. motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. follows: Councilman Damiano seconded the City Clerk Kathleen Connelly read as ORDINANCE NO.598,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.598,AS READ BY THE CITY CLERK,BE APPROVED AND ADOPTED. motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. PROPOSED RESOLUTION NO.87-60,DECLARING TOWING SERVICE POLICY AS A PUBLIC RECORD Councilman Bluntschly seconded the PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO.606,ADOPTING TOWING SERVICES POLICIES (With the Emergency Clause) )City Clerk Kathleen Connelly explained that Resolution No.87-60 declares the City Towing Service Policy a public record,which eliminates having to publish the entire document,and that Ordinance No.606 adopts the Policy,which includes references the Department of Public Safety rules and regulations that highlight the rules followed by the State of Arizona in regulating towing services.Ms Connelly added that every other City contacted also adopts the State regulations by reference,and further that this policy is a combination of policies from different cities,that one of the Police Department requests was to change the response time from 30 minutes to 10 minutes,and that the expiration of the towing list may vary from calendar to fiscal year. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL DECEMBER 15,1987 PAGE 7 Mayor Hill asked i f there was anyone who wished to speak in favor of or in opposition to the ordinance. Apache Junction,addressed the Council address the Council,Mayor Hill closed Mr.Jimmy Eidson,944 W.3rd Avenue, in favor of the Policy as i t reads. There being no one else wishing to the hearing to the public. Councilman Damiano MOVED THAT RESOLUTION NO.87-60,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 ENTITLED CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA,TOWING SERVICES POLICY,WHICH,IF ADOPTED BY SAID CITY COUNCIL,WILL BE THE OFFICIAL TOWING SERVICES POLICY FOR THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA,BE APPROVED AND ADOPTED; AND THAT ORDINANCE NO.606 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.606,AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA,ADOPTING BY REFERENCE THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA,TOWING SERVICE PLICIES AS DECLARED PUBLIC RECORD BY RESOLUTION NO.87-60;REPEALING ANY CONFLICTING PROVISIONS;PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY;AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Councilwoman Gardner MOVED THAT ORDINANCE NO.606,AS READ BY THE CITY CLERK,BE APPROVED AND ADOPTED WITH THE FOLLOWING AMENDMENTS: A.THAT IF THE NUMBER OF ELIGIBLE TOWING COMPANIES EXCEEDS ONE FOR EACH 5,000 POPULATION,FORMAL BID PROCEDURES BE USED TO DETERMINE THE OFFICIAL TOWING SERVICE LIST. B.THAT THE MAXIMUM RESPONSE TIME BE SHOWN AS 10 MINUTES. C.THAT NOTIFICATION OF CHANGES TO INSURANCE COVERAGE OR INSURANCE CANCELLATION BE PROVIDED TO THE CITY 30 DAYS PRIOR TO THE EFFECTIVE DATE. D.THAT THE OFFICIAL TOWING LIST REMAIN IN EFFECT FOR A PERIOD OF TIME BASED ON THE CALENDAR YEAR 1/1 -12/31. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL DECEMBER 15,1987 PAGE 8 E.THAT ALL AMENDMENTS TO THIS POLICY BE IMPLEMENTED FOLLOWING A PUBLIC HEARING AND COUNCIL APPROVAL AS REQUIRED BY LAW FOR ORDINANCE AMENDMENT. Councilman Bluntschly seconded the motion. Councilman Damiano suggested that 10 minutes respOnse time is not enough,and that i t be increased to at least 15 minutes. Councilman Burgess asked how soon a towing company is called after an accident. Lieutenant Reed Cox replied that a service is called as soon as possible,with an average response time of 10 minutes. Councilman Burgess asked how we will know i f a towing companies insurance is cancelled. City Clerk Kathleen Connelly replied that the insurance carrier is obligated to contact us should they cancel. Councilwoman Gardner reread the amendments to the motion. Councilwoman Gardner and Councilman Bluntschly agreed to a change in Item B.to 15 minutes. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. Mayor Hill recessed the meeting at 8:45 p.m. Mayor Hill reconvened the meeting at 9:00 p.m. OLD BUSINESS DIRECTION ON MINIMUM LOT SIZE AMENDMENTS DIRECTION ON ACCEPTANCE OF NEW APPLICATIONS FOR MOBILE HOME REZONINGS ) )Ms Midge Conway,902 S.Ocotillo, Apache Junction,a member of the Planning and Zoning Commission,stated that this is discussed now and the public is informed,there will be a deluge of people rushing to split their lots before i t is even considered. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL DECEMBER 15,1987 PAGE 9 Councilwoman Gardner MOVED THAT THE CITY COUNCIL INITIATE INDIVIDUAL LOT (MOBILE HOME)AND (ALL SINGLE FAMILY) RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT.THE RANGE OF LOT SIZE TO BE INVESTIGATED AND RECOMMENDED UPON BY STAFF AND THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION SHOULD BE ACRE FOR MOBILE HOME AND 20,000 SQUARE FEET FOR RESIDENTIAL; I FURTHER MOVE THAT,EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY,A FREEZE BE PLACED ON ALL NEW SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL REZONING APPLICATIONS FOR MOBILE HOME INSTALLATION UNTIL THE MIMINUM LOT SIZE REQUIREMENTS ARE ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL,WITH A 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 ANY ADDITIONAL EXTENSION OF TIME. motion. freeze of anyAind would not be acceptable. Councilwoman Perkins seconded the Councilman Burgess stated that a Councilwoman Perkins commented that i t is necessary for better planning for the City. Councilwoman Gardner also commented that this would allow for public input. VOTE:In Favor:Councilwoman Gardner,Councilwoman Perkins Opposed:Councilman Burgess,Councilman Damiano, Councilman Bluntschly,Mayor Hill The motion failed. Councilwoman Perkins challenged Councilman Burgess with a possible conflict of interest on this item. Councilman Burgess replied that there is not a conflict in this instance. Councilwoman Gardner MOVED THAT THE CITY COUNCIL INITIATE AMENDMENTS TO THE ZONING ORDINANCE TO AMEND MINIMUM LOT SIZE REGULATIONS FOR INDIVIDUAL LOT (MOBILE HOME)AND (ALL SINGLE FAMILY) RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT,RANGING IN SIZE LOTS TO BE INVESTIGATED AND RECOMMENDED UPON BY STAFF AND THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION,AND RECOMMEND THAT IT GO THROUGH THE PUBLIC HEARING PROCESS,WITH MOBILE HOMES TO BE PUT IN MOBILE HOME PARKS AS PART OF THE RECOMMENDATION. motion. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL DECEMBER 15,1987 PAGE 10 Councilman Burgess seconded the VOTE:In Favor:Councilman Damiano,Councilwoman Gardner,Councilman Burgess, Councilman Bluntschly,Mayor Hill Opposed:Councilwoman Perkins The motion carried. Councilman Damiano MOVED THAT ITEM NO.6 BE RECONSIDERED. Councilwoman Gardner seconded the motion. City Attorney David Alexander explained that the bid process may be deleted as Council wishes to review and consider all applicants,and to allow for the January 1st effective date. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. Councilwoman Gardner amended the TOWING POLICY BY DELETING THE FORMAL BID PROCEDURE. Councilman Damiano seconded the motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. RECONSIDERATION OF BID FOR IBM SYSTEM 36 )Controller Keith Lewis requested the reconsideration of the bid for the IBM System 36,due to a conflict in interpretation of the bid by different companies. Councilman Damiano MOVED THAT THE CITY MANAGER BE GIVEN DIRECTION TO SEND THE BID FOR AN IBM SYSTEM 36 FOR THE POLICE DEPARTMENT FOR REBID. motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL DECEMBER 15,1987 PAGE 11 Councilman Bluntschly seconded the 1 APPOINTMENT TO THE BOARD OF ADJUSTMENTS ) )Mr.Newcomer explained that the person appointed at the last Council meeting,to the Board of Adjustment,had previously declined an appointment,and requested that another applicant be selected. Councilman Damiano MOVED THAT THE APPOINTMENT OF MR.ANTHONY SNELLING TO THE BOARD OF ADJUSTMENTBE RESCINDED; AND THAT DELBERT L.HINDAHL BE APPOINTED TO THE BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT,SAID TERM TO EXPIRE JUNE 30,1988. Councilman Bluntschly seconded the motion. VOTE:Unanimous THe motion carried. NEW BUSINESS DIRECTION TO CITY MANAGER TO PROCEED WITH CONTEST TO NAME RODEO GROUNDS )Councilwoman Gardner MOVED THAT DIRECTION BE GIVEN TO THE CITY MANAGER TO PROCEED WITH A CONTEST TO NAME THE RODEO GROUNDS.I FURTHER MOVE THAT ALL ENTRIES SUBMITTED FOR THE CONTEST FOLLOW THE FOLLOWING RULES: THAT THEY NOT BE NAMED AFTER A PERSON,COULD BE NAMED AFTER A LANDMARK OR SOMETHING OF A SIGNIFICANCE IN OUR AREA,SHOULD BE CONDUCTED IN A SIMILAR MANNER AS TO THE NAMING OF PROSPECTOR PARK WITH RECOMMENDATIONS COMING TO THE COUNCIL FOR ADOPTION.THIS WOULD BE THROUGH THE PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT. I FURTHER MOVE THAT A POLICY REGARDING THE NAMING OF PUBLIC BUILDINGS AND FACILITIES AND BE RETURNED TO THE COUNCIL FOR CONSIDERATION AT A LATER DATE (120 DAYS). motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. DIRECTION TO CITY MANAGER TO PROCEED WITH CITY VEHICLE USE POLICIES FOR REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL DECEMBER 15,1987 PAGE 12 Councilman Damiano seconded the • COUNCIL CONSIDERATION )Mr.Da Vee explained that after work session discussion,i t was suggested that staff review current policy and suggest changes to the Council for consideration,involving use of city vehicles.Mr.Da Vee also explained that currently,police officers do not have to take home vehicles,but that there is a residency requirement,and that Council may wish vehicle use in two parts;one for police officers,and one for the balance of city vehicles. Councilman Bluntschly MOVED THAT DIRECTION BE GIVEN TO THE CITY MANAGER TO DRAFT A CITY VEHICLE USE POLICY FOR CITY EMPLOYEES -AND CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS,EXCLUSIVE OF POLICE DEPARTMENT VEHICLES,TO-BE RETURNED TO THE COUNCIL FOR CONSIDERATION AT THE JANUARY 19TH CITY COUNCIL MEETING. Councilwoman Gardner seconded the motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. LEASE RENEWAL FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OFFICE )Mr.Da Vee stated that i t is necessary to either renew the present lease for the Economic Development office at Grand Center;or to find a new location,and suggested either allowing for a mid -year review of the lease or rent on a month to month basis,which would cost about 10% more. Councilman Bluntschly asked i f there were any viable -alternatives to this location. Mr.Da Vee replied that building additions to the complex have been considered,which may offer the opportunity of a closer 'location for the office,and would like the option to consider that in the near future.. Councilwoman Gardner MOVED THAT THE LEASE FOR OFFICE SPACE IN THE GRAND CENTER: BE EXTENDED ON A MONTH -TO -MONTH BASIS,NOT TO EXCEED SIX MONTHS,UNTIL SUITABLE QUARTERS CAN BE ARRANGED ON THE CITY COMPLEX FOR THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OFFICE. motion. VOTE:Unanimous REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL DECEMBER 15,1987 PAGE 13 Councilman Burgess seconded the The motion carried. SELECTION OF CONSULTANT FOR SUPERSTITION BOULEVARD STREET IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT FROM IRONWOOD TO IDAHO )Director of Public Works Rich Broman stated that signatures were obtained for an improvement district on Superstition Boulevard,that bids were solicited for the design of the project with thirteen responses,and recommended the bid be awarded to Coen Engineering Company. Councilman Bluntschly asked why the amount quoted of $42,814.54 was different from the bid minutes amount of $37,564.00. Mr.Broman explained that this was due to an addition error in the bid submitted. Councilman Damiano MOVED THAT THE CONTRACT FOR SUPERSTITION BOULEVARD STREET IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT,BE AWARDED TO THE ENGINEERING FIRM OF COEN ENGINEERING COMPANY FOR THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $42,814.54;- AND THAT AUTHORIZATION BE GIVEN THE CITY MANAGVER TO EXECUTE THE NECESSARY CONTRACT AGREEMENT. Councilwoman Gardner seconded the motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. AUTHORIZATION TO PURCHASE POLICE VEHICLE BY STATE CONTRACT )Lieutenant Reed Cox requested authorization to purchase a police vehicle through state contract,and that this vehicle is included in this budget.Lieutenant Cox further explained that this vehicle will be used to equip new personnel. Councilwoman Perkins asked i f a new car is bought everytime a new officer is hired. Lieutenant Cox replied that every officer has to have equipment to use. Councilman Damiano MOVED THAT AUTHORIZATION BE GIVEN TO PROCEED WITH THE PURCHASE OF A POLICE VEHICLE,THROUGH STATE CONTRACT,FROM JIM CLICK FORD,INC.IN TUCSON,IN THE AMOUNT OF $11,093.00. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL DECEMBER 15,1987 PAGE 14 • Councilman Bluntschly seconded the motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. ACCEPTANCE OF CITY FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR YEAR ENDED JUNE 30,1987 )Mr.Da Vee explained that the annual City audit was completed by Alexander and DeBow,a copy of which Council has previously received,and i t is appropriate to officially accept this report,or the auditors can be requested to attend a future meeting to answer questions should the Council wish. Councilwoman Gardner MOVED THAT THE CITY OF APACHE-JUNCTION FINANCIAL STATEMENT FOR FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30,1987, THREE COPIES OF WHICH ARE ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK,BE ACCEPTED AS PRESENTED. Councilman Damiano seconded the motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. CONSIDERATION OF APPEALS PURSUANT TO CITY CODE ARTICLE 9-2,LITTER, SANTOS;TALAGA )City Clerk Kathleen Connelly stated that there are two appeals to the litter process,the first by Mr.and Mrs. Santos requesting to keep the wood on the property with a fence to be put up, and the second -by Mrs.Talaga which_was heard by Council in 1985,when the City did not require her to clean the property,and is again requesting the same due to being an absentee owner. Councilman Damiano MOVED THAT THE REQUEST FOR APPEAL OF LITTER VIOLATIONS,SUBMITTED BY SANTOS BE GRANTED,AND TALAGA REJECTED. Councilman Bluntschly seconded the motion. Councilwoman Gardner amended the motion THAT SANTOS BE REQUIRED TO KEEP THE WOOD BEHIND THE FENCE. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL DECEMBER 15,1987 PAGE 15 • amendment to the motion. VOTE (on the amendment):Unanimous VOTE (on the motion as amended):Unanimous The motion carried. CITY VEHICLE USE POLICY BE RECONSIDERED. motion. problem with police officers sharing cars. Councilman Bluntschly seconded the Councilwoman Perkins MOVED THAT THE Councilwoman Gardner seconded the Mayor Hill stated that there is a Councilwoman Gardner suggested asking the City Manager to look into the matter,with the possibility of a policy being established. Councilwoman Perkins stated that there are problems with sharing vehicles,but with new officers being hired i t will be necessary to establish a policy. VOTE:In Favor:Councilwoman Gardner,Councilwoman Perkins, Councilman Burgess,Councilman Damiano,Mayor Hill Opposed:Councilman Bluntschly The motion carried. Councilwoman Perkins MOVED THAT THE POLICE DEPARTMENT BE INCLUDED IN STUDY OF CITY VEHICLE USE POLICY. motion. City Manager has an objection to this. may be required. Councilwoman Gardner seconded the Councilwoman Gardner asked i f the Mr.Da Vee replied that more time VOTE:In Favor:Councilwoman Gardner,Councilwoman Perkins, Councilman Burgess,Mayor Hill Opposed:Councilman Damiano,Councilman Bluntschly REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL DECEMBER 15,1987 PAGE 16 The motion carried. SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL/PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION WORK SESSION ON JANUARY 7,1988 EXECUTIVE SESSION,WORK SESSION, JANUARY 4,1988 EXECUTIVE SESSION,WORK SESSION, JANUARY 5,1988 )Councilwoman Gardner MOVED THAT A SPECIAL CITY -COUNCIL/PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION WORK SESSION BE HELD ON JANUARY 7,1988,IN THE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS,AT 7:00 P.M.; AND THAT AN EXECUTIVE SESSION BE HELD AT 6:00 P.M.,AND A WORK SESSION AT 7:00 P.M.,ON JANUARY 4,1988,IN THE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS; AND THAT AN EXECUTIVE SESSION AND A WORK SESSION BE HELD AT 6:00 P.M.,ON JANUARY 5,1988,IN THE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS. Councilman Bluntschly seconded the motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. INFORMATION AND REPORTS (COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS) Councilman Damiano reported on a presentation given Williams Air Force Base in regards to -a regional airport being placed in Coolidge. REQUESTS OF COUNCIL Mayor Hill requested that the "dangerous animal"ordinance be brought up and action be taken,and also that Councilwoman Perkins had introduced the idea of reconstructing the city buildings with stucco with the same decor as the Library. ADJOURNMENT )There being no further business, Mayor Hill adjourned the meeting at 9:57 p.m. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL DECEMBER 15,1987 PAGE 17 *Consent Agenda Items are as follows: *1.Acceptance of Regular Meeting Agenda *2.Acceptance of Minutes from the Regular Meeting of December 1,1987 ACCEPTED THIS 19TH DAY OF JANUARY ,1988,BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA. SIGNED AND ATTESTED TO THIS 22ND DAY OF JANUARY ATTEST: KATHLEEN CONNELLY City Clerk ,1988. ORMAN S.HILL Mayor by Kenneth Bluntschly Acting Mayor REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL DECEMBER 15,1987 PAGE 18