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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1986-05-06 City Council Regular MinutesCITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MAY 6,1986 The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Apache Junction, Arizona,was held on May 6,1986,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 7:06 p.m. ROLL CALL Councilmen Present: Staff Present: Others Present: Councilwoman Taylor,Councilman Baljo,Councilwoman Gardner, Councilman Jimenez,Councilman Eidson,Vice Mayor Bakkedahl, Mayor Hill City Manager Michael J.McNulty City Clerk Kathleen Connelly Deputy City Clerk Lori Clark City Attorney David Alexander Director of Public Safety Bill McDaniel Superintendent of Community Services Jeff Bell Director of Planning Chuck Newcomer Director of Public Works Rich Broman Economic Development Specialist John Schoeph Mr.Woody Scouten Mr.Larry Tisack Consultants Mr.Joe Morvak 5090 E.Roosevelt Apache Junction,AZ 85219 Mr.Jim Davison 5814 N.Monroe Scottsdale,AZ Mr.Robert Eck,Jr., 1735 N.Warner Apache Junction,AZ 85220 Ms Charlotte Callahan 1980 W.Shiprock Apache Junction,AZ 85220 Ms DeDe Scheff 455 S.Delaware Apache Junction,AZ 85219 ACCEPTANCE OF CONSENT AGENDA )Councilwoman Gardner MOVED THAT CONSENT AGENDA ITEM NOS.1 THROUGH 4,BE ACCEPTED AS PRESENTED. Councilman Jimenez seconded the motion. VOTE:Unanimous (Vice Mayor Bakkedahl abstained from Item No.3,as was not present,and wished minutes to be corrected to reflect his absence). The motion carried. Introduction of Distinguished Visitors and Guests None. AWARDS,PRESENTATIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS Director of Public Works Rich Broman announced that consultant Woody Scouten will present the Sewer and Water Quality Studies. Mr.Scouten presented Mr.Larry Tisack to brief the Council on the reports. Mr.Tisack briefly outlined the proposals and answered questions on the reports. Vice Mayor Bakkedahl stated that this appears to be an impressive solution to the sewage and water problems without a phenomenal cost. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT City Manager Michael McNulty showed a video film of the progress on the Library,which i s essentially completed.Mr.McNulty also reported that due to the efforts of the Safety Committee,Safety Officer Doug Dobson,and the employees,the City has a dividend of $5,739.00 from the State Compensation Fund,Industrial Insurance. CALL TO THE PUBLIC Mr.Joe Morvak,5090 E.Roosevelt,Apache Junction,thanked Councilman Jimenez for arranging a meeting to attempt to solve the problems i n the Superstition Villa commercial area. PUBLIC HEARINGS PZ-6-86,REQUEST FOR WITHDRAWAL )Director of Planning Chuck Newcomer explained that the applicant has requested that the Council approve withdrawal of the application,and stated that the Planning and Zoning Commission did recommend denial of this rezoning. Councilwoman Gardner MOVED THAT THE WITHDRAWAL OF THE APPLICATION BY THE APPLICANT OF REZONING CASE PZ-6-86,BE ACCEPTED AND THAT NO ACTION BE TAKEN. motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. Councilman Jimenez seconded the REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL MAY 6,1986 PAGE 2 OF 11 PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO.485, VEHICLE WEIGHT RESTRICTIONS )Mr.Broman stated that this ordinance pertains to vehicle weight restriction on public streets,which was reviewed and discussed at two Council Work Sessions. Mayor Hill asked i f there was anyone who wished to speak i n favor of or i n opposition to this item.There being no one wishing to address the Council,Mayor Hill closed the hearing to the public. Councilman Baljo MOVED THAT ORDINANCE NO.485,BE READ BY TITLE ONLY AND THE READING OF THE ENTIRE ORDINANCE BE WAIVED. Councilman Eidson seconded the motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. City Clerk Kathleen Connelly read as follows: ORDINANCE NO.485,AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA,AMENDING THE APACHE JUNCTION CITY CODE,CHAPTER 12 TRAFFIC BY ADDING ARTICLE 12-4 VEHICLE WEIGHT RESTRICTIONS ON PUBLIC STREETS;REPEALING ANY CONFLICTING PROVISIONS;AND PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY. Councilman Eidson MOVED THAT ORDINANCE NO.485,AS READ BY THE CITY CLERK,BE APPROVED AND ADOPTED. Councilman Baljo seconded the motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. PROPOSED RESOLUTION NO.86-08, PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO.490, PARK FACILITY USE MANUAL )Superintendent of Community Services Jeff Bell reminded the Council that a recommended policy had been provided previously regarding regulations and guidelines for city parks recreational facilities,which has since been compiled into a manual format entitled "Community Services Facility Use Manual".Mr.Bell stated that the proposed ordinance and resolution i f approved,will adopt this manual. Mayor Hill asked i f there was anyone who wished to speak on this item.There being no one wishing to address the Council,Mayor Hill closed the hearing to the public. Councilwoman Gardner MOVED THAT RESOLUTION NO.86-08,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 CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT FACILITY USE MANUAL,BE APPROVED AND ADOPTED. motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. Councilman Jimenez seconded the REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL MAY 6 ,1986 PAGE 3 OF 11 Vice Mayor Bakkedahl MOVED THAT ORDINANCE NO.490,BE READ BY TITLE ONLY AND THE READING OF THE ENTIRE ORDINANCE BE WAIVED. Councilman Baljo seconded the motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. City Clerk Kathleen Connelly read as follows: ORDINANCE NO.490,AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA,ADOPTING BY REFERENCE THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT FACILITY USE MANUAL;REPEALING ANY CONFLICTING PROVISIONS;AND PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY. Vice Mayor Bakkedahl MOVED THAT ORDINANCE NO.490,AS READ BY THE CITY CLERK,BE APPROVED AND ADOPTED. Councilman Baljo seconded the motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO.493,PZ-4-86, DAVISON,CHARLES AND VAFADARI )Mr.Newcomer briefed the Council on the request for rezoning of three combined parcels of 4.25 acres,located on the northeast corner of the intersection of North Delaware Drive and West Roundup Street,from GR General Rural to TH Trailer Homesite,and stated that the Planning and Zoning Commission recommends approval of the application. Mr.Jim Davison,5814 N.Monroe, Scottsdale,requested approval of the rezoning. Mayor Hill asked i f there was anyone who wished to speak i n favor of or i n opposition of the application.There being no one wishing to address the Council,Mayor Hill closed the hearing to the public. Councilman Eidson MOVED THAT ORDINANCE NO.493,BE READ BY TITLE ONLY AND THE READING OF THE ENTIRE ORDINANCE BE WAIVED. Councilman Baljo seconded the motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. City Clerk Kathleen Connelly read as follows: ORDINANCE NO.493,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-4-86 FROM GR GENERAL RURAL TO TH TRAILER HOMESITE;REPEALING ANY CONFLICTING PROVISIONS;AND PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL MAY 6,1986 PAGE 4 OF 11 Councilman Jimenez MOVED THAT ORDINANCE NO.493,AS READ BY THE CITY CLERK,BE APPROVED AND ADOPTED. Councilman Eidson seconded the motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO.494, PZ-9-86,ECK AND SANCHEZ )Mr.Newcomer stated that this i s an application for rezoning of a 1.13 acre parcel,located on the northeast corner of Roundup Street and Grand Drive,from GR General Rural to CR-2(MH) Single Family Residence Zone,and further stated that the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the application. Mr.Robert Eck,Jr.,1735 N.Warner, Apache Junction,requested approval of the rezoning. Mayor Hill asked i f there was anyone who wished to speak i n favor of or i n opposition to the application. Ms Charlotte Callahan,1980 W. Shiprock,Apache Junction,representing adjacent property owner,Ryan R. Callahan,addressed the Council not opposing the application,but expressed concern that access for fire trucks i s not sufficient. There being no one else wishing to address the Council,Mayor Hill closed the hearing to the public. Councilwoman Gardner suggested postponing the case for further review. Councilwoman Gardner MOVED THAT ORDINANCE NO.494,PZ-9-86,BE POSTPONED UNTIL THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF MAY 20,1986. Councilman Jimenez and Councilman Baljo seconded the motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO.496,PZ-18-86, INTERIM ZONING FOR ANNEXED TERRITORIES IN SECTION 33 )Mr.Newcomer briefed the Council on the ordinance which would permit the continuation of county zoning districts and regulations for a maximum of six months after annexation of this particular territory,which will be effective May 7th,which will allow staff time to contact all property owners.Mr.Newcomer stated that the Planning and Zoning Commission recommends approval . Mayor Hill asked i f there was anyone who wished to speak on this item.There being no one wishing to address the Council,Mayor Hill closed the hearing to the public. Vice Mayor Bakkedahl MOVED THAT ORDINANCE NO.496,BE READ BY TITLE ONLY AND THE READING OF THE ENTIRE ORDINANCE BE WAIVED. Councilman Baljo seconded the motion. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL MAY 6,1986 PAGE 5 OF 11 VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. City Clerk Kathleen Connelly read as follows: ORDINANCE NO.496,AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA, AUTHORIZING COUNTY ZONING TO CONTINUE IN EFFECT UNTIL MUNICIPAL ZONING IS APPLIED TO CERTAIN LANDS PREVIOUSLY ZONED BY PINAL COUNTY AND ANNEXED BY THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION FOR A PERIOD NOT TO EXCEED SIX MONTHS AFTER ANNEXATION;REPEALING ANY CONFLICTING PROVISIONS;PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY;AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Councilman Baljo MOVED THAT ORDINANCE NO.496,AS READ BY THE CITY CLERK,BE APPROVED AND ADOPTED. Vice Mayor Bakkedahl seconded the motion. Councilwoman Gardner clarified that the residents of this annexed area cannot vote i n a municipal election for 50 days following May 7th. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO.498, PZ-10-86,AGE SPECIFIC OVERLAY )Mr.Newcomer explained that the City Council requested a recommendation from the Planning and Zoning Commission on amending the age of occupancy i n the Age Specific Overlay Zoning District from 50 years to 45 years of age,and the Commission recommends approval of this amendment. Mayor Hill asked i f there was anyone who wished to speak on this item.There being no one wishing to address the Council,Mayor Hill closed the hearing to the public. Councilwoman Gardner MOVED THAT ORDINANCE NO.498,BE READ BY TITLE ONLY AND THE READING OF THE ENTIRE ORDINANCE BE WAIVED. Councilman Jimenez seconded the motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. City Clerk Kathleen Connelly read as follows: ORDINANCE NO.498,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 24.0302; REPEALING ANY CONFLICTING PROVISIONS;AND PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY. Councilwoman Gardner MOVED THAT ORDINANCE NO.498,AS READ BY THE CITY CLERK,BE APPROVED AND ADOPTED. motion. Councilman Eidson seconded the REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL MAY 6,1986 PAGE 6 OF 11 Councilman Eidson wished to know how the residents of Apache Villa stand on this amendment. Mr.McNulty replied that this amendment will bring the age restriction i n agreement with the existing deed restrictions,and that this was requested by the residents. Councilman Jimenez stated that this age restriction was originally 45 and changed to 50. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. APPLICATION FOR SPECIAL EVENT LIQUOR LICENSE,ROSS GREVES DAY public. )Mayor Hill opened the hearing to the Ms DeDe Scheff,455 S.Delaware, Apache Junction,explained that this i s a benefit for Ross Greves family to be held May 17th at Sunrise RV Resort. Councilman Eidson stated that Ross Greves donated a lot of time to the community,and thanked Ms Scheff for her part i n organizing this benefit. Mayor Hill asked i f there was anyone who wished to speak on this item.There being no one else wishing to speak, Mayor Hill closed the hearing to the public. Councilman Baljo MOVED THAT THE APPLICATION SUBMITTED BY JUDY MILLER,FOR A SPECIAL EVENT LIQUOR LICENSE FOR "ROSS GREVES DAY",THE EVENT TO BE HELD ON MAY 17,1986,BE RECOMMENDED TO THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF LIQUOR LICENSES AND CONTROL FOR APPROVAL. Councilwoman Taylor seconded the motion. VOTE:unanimous The motion carried. OLD BUSINESS INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT REGARDING TRAILER INSTALLATION )Councilwoman Taylor commented that this was postponed,and that the problems with the agreement have been resolved. Councilman Baljo MOVED THAT THE INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION AND THE STATE OFFICE OF MANUFACTURED HOUSING REGARDING TRAILER INSTALLATION,BE ACCEPTED AS PRESENTED. motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. Councilwoman Taylor seconded the REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL MAY 6,1986 PAGE 7 OF 11 AWARD OF BID FOR ARCHAEOLOGICAL INVESTIGATIONS )Councilman Baljo MOVED THAT THE AWARD OF BID FOR ARCHAEOLOGICAL INVESTIGATIONS BE POSTPONED UNTIL THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF MAY 20,1986. Councilwoman Gardner seconded the motion. VOTE:I n Favor:Councilman Eidson,Councilwoman Gardner,Councilman Baljo, Councilwoman Taylor,Councilman Jimenez,Mayor Hill Abstained:Vice Mayor Bakkedahl The motion carried. NEW BUSINESS AWARD OF BID FOR FOOD SERVICE EQUIPMENT,SENIOR CENTER )Superintendent of Community Services,Jeff Bell stated that bids were opened on April 22nd for the three items for food service equipment for the Senior Center,and recommended that the bid be awarded to General Fixtures and Supply i n the amount of $5606.05. Councilwoman Taylor MOVED THAT THE BID FOR FOOD SERVICE EQUIPMENT FOR THE SENIOR CENTER BE AWARDED TO GENERAL FIXTURES AND SUPPLY IN THE AMOUNT OF $5606.05. Councilman Baljo seconded the motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. ACTION ON CITY ATTORNEY POSITION ) )Councilman Baljo MOVED THAT ARNOLD M.HIRSCH AND DAVID F.ALEXANDER BE RETAINED AS CITY ATTORNEYS FOR THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION FOR THE PERIOD COMMENCING JULY 1,1986,AND ENDING JUNE 30,1988 FOR AN ANNUAL FEE OF $82,000.00 ALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROPOSED CONTRACT HERETOFORE CONSIDERED BY THE CITY COUNCIL. Vice Mayor Bakkedahl seconded the motion. Councilman Eidson stated that with the long hours and other factors,the City i s ready for a full-time position,and this should be considered i n the near future. Councilman Jimenez stated that the service provided by the current attorneys has been good,but i t i s time for a full-time city attorney,and will not support the contract. Councilman Baljo commented that city revenues are not sufficient to support an experienced full-time city attorney. VOTE:I n Favor:Councilwoman Taylor,Councilman Eidson,Councilman Baljo, Councilwoman Gardner,Vice Mayor Bakkedahl,Mayor Hill Opposed:Councilman Jimenez The motion carried. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL MAY 6 ,1986 PAGE 8 OF 11 COUNCIL LIAISON APPOINTMENTS )Mayor Hill appointed Councilwoman Taylor to the Library Board and stated that Vice Mayor Bakkedahl i s presently on the Parks and Recreation Commission. RESIGNATION FROM AND APPOINTMENT TO PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION )Vice Mayor Bakkedahl MOVED THAT THE RESIGNATION OF MR.CHUCK HEERMANS FROM THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION BE ACCEPTED WITH REGRET; AND THAT CHARLOTTE CALLAHAN,BE APPOINTED TO THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION,SAID TERM TO EXPIRE ON JUNE 30,1986. Councilman Baljo seconded the motion. Councilwoman Gardner asked Ms Callahan i f she would have the time to view the sites for rezoning. Ms Callahan replied that yes,i t was here intention to view all sites i n question. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. PROPOSED RESOLUTION NO.86-14, MILNER )City Manager McNulty explained that this i s a request by the property owner,Jack Milner,to have the footage which had been quit -claimed to Pinal County,returned to him as the County did not comply with relative commitments. Councilwoman Gardner MOVED THAT RESOLUTION NO.86-14,A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA,DECLARING THAT A PORTION OF A ROADWAY LOCATED ON CONESTOGA ROAD BE VACATED,AND THAT THE TITLE TO SUCH PORTION OF ROADWAY SHALL VEST IN THE NAMES OF JACK E.MILNER AND MARY F.MILNER AS JOINT TENANTS SUBJECT TO THE SAME ENCUMBERANCES,LIENS,LIMITATIONS,RESTRICTIONS, AND ESTATES AS EXIST ON THE LAND TO WHICH IT ACCRUES,BE APPROVED AND ADOPTED. Councilman Jimenez seconded the motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. SPECIAL MEETING FOR PURPOSE OF CANVASS OF VOTES )City Clerk Kathleen Connelly stated that State Law requires that within seven days following an election,the City Council hold a special meeting for the purpose of canvassing the votes, to accept or reject the results of the election. Councilman Baljo MOVED THAT A SPECIAL MEETING BE HELD AT 6:45 P.M.ON MAY 20,1986,IN THE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS,FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONDUCTING THE CANVASS OF VOTES FOR THE SPECIAL ELECTION. Councilwoman Taylor seconded the motion. VOTE:Unanimous REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL MAY 6 ,1986 PAGE 9 OF 11 The motion carried. EXECUTIVE SESSION,WORK SESSION, MAY 19,1986 EXECUTIVE SESSION,WORK SESSION, MAY 20,1986 )Councilwoman Taylor MOVED THAT AN EXECUTIVE SESSION BE HELD AT 6:00 P.M.AND A WORK SESSION AT 7:00 P.M.,ON MAY 19,1986,IN THE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS; AND THAT AN EXECUTIVE SESSION AND WORK SESSION BE HELD AT 6:00 P.M.,ON MAY 20,1986,IN THE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS. Councilman Baljo seconded the motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. INFORMATION AND REPORTS (COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS) Councilman Baljo urged citizens to vote at the May 13th Special Election. Councilwoman Taylor reported on an informative Zoning Work Shop she had attended. REQUESTS OF COUNCIL None. ADJOURNMENT )Councilman Baljo MOVED THAT THE MEETING BE ADJOURNED 8:28 P.M. Councilwoman Taylor seconded the motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. *Consent Agenda Items are as follows: *1.Acceptance of Regular Meeting Agenda *2.Acceptance of Minutes from Flood Plain Board Meeting of March 17,1986 *3.Acceptance of Minutes from Special Meeting of April 7,1986 *4.Acceptance of Minutes from Regular Meeting of April 15,1986 ACCEPTED THIS 20TH DAY OF MAY 1986,BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL MAY 6 ,1986 PAGE 10 OF 11 I I I /7/ p-7-Przew,--s_5—/ \ /,,G/1 Norman S.Hill Mayor ATTEST: Kathleen Connelly City Clerk REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL MAY 6,1986 PAGE 11 OF 11