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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1986-09-16 City Council Regular MinutesCITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 16,1986 The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Apache Junction, Arizona,was held on September 16,1986,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 7:00 p.m. INVOCATION Councilwoman Taylor gave the Invocation. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Councilwoman Gardner led the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL Councilmen Present: Staff Present: Others Present: Councilman Jimenez,Councilman Baljo,Councilwoman Gardner Councilwoman Taylor,Councilman Eidson,Vice Mayor Bakkedahl, Mayor Hill Acting City Manager/City Clerk Kathleen Connelly Deputy City Clerk Lori Clark Controller Keith Lewis City Attorney David Alexander Director of Public Safety Bill McDaniel Director of Planning Chuck Newcomer Director of Public Works Rich Broman Economic Development Specialist John Schoeph Director of Community Services Jeff Bell Operations Supervisor Doug Dobson Mr.Keith Stachar 6301 E.Roundup Apache Junction,AZ 85219 Mr.Randall Deming 1403 W.Broadway Apache Junction,AZ 85220 Mr.Dick MacNamara Project Manager, Acquisition Department Flood Control District ACCEPTANCE OF CONSENT AGENDA ) )Councilwoman Gardner MOVED THAT CONSENT AGENDA ITEM NOS.1,2,AND 3 BE ACCEPTED AS PRESENTED. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL SEPTEMBER 16,1986 PAGE 1 Vice Mayor Bakkedahl seconded the motion. VOTE:Unanimous (Councilwoman Taylor abstained on Item No.3,as was not present at the September 2,1986 meeting.) The motion carried. CALL TO THE PUBLIC None. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT Acting City Manager Kathleen Connelly announced that Thursday at 7:00 p.m. there will be a Special Work Session pertaining to sewer and water issues;next Tuesday at 7:00 p.m.,the Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing to include the General Plan;Wednesday,September 24th,the Arizona Department of Transportation will hold a public hearing on proposed designs for the intersection of Route 60 and 360(Superstition Freeway);Friday,September 26th,the Grand Opening of the Prospector Park. Director of Public Safety Bill McDaniel introduced Public Information Officer Steve Greb,to give a report on the Community Relations programs. Officer Greb,outlined the various programs sponsored by the Police Department,to include "Students against Drunk Drivers",and block watches. Councilman Jimenez asked about the progress on cleaning up junk cars. Officer Greb explained a "grid"system for officers responsible for junk cars in specific areas. PUBLIC HEARINGS APPLICATION FOR PERSON TRANSFER OF SERIES 6 LIQUOR LICENSE,CACTUS CLUB )Mr.Mackay Ashley,applicant for the Person Transfer,requested approval of the application. 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. Vice Mayor Bakkedahl MOVED THAT THE APPLICATION FOR A PERSON TRANSFER OF A SERIES 6 LIQUOR LICENSE,SUBMITTED BY MR.MACKAY ASHLEY,AGENT FOR CACTUS CLUB LOUNGE,BE RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL TO THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF LIQUOR LICENSES AND CONTROL. motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO.527, PZ-28-86,ARNOLD Councilman Baljo seconded the )Director of Planning Chuck Newcomer explained that this item is scheduled for the October 7,1986,City Council meeting and will be discussed at that meeting. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL SEPTEMBER 16,1986 PAGE 2 PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO.534, PZ-34-86,STACHAR AND CHRISTENSEN )Mr.Newcomer briefed the Council on the application for rezoning of a .73 acre parcel,located on the northwest corner of the intersection of West Superstition Boulevard and North Ironwood Drive,from CB -1 Local Business Zone to C-2 Local Commercial District,and stated that the Planning and Zoning Commission recommends approval of the request. Mr.Keith Stachar,6301 E.Roundup, Apache Junction,explained that this property is under construction as a multi- tenant building,and requested 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. Councilman Baljo MOVED THAT ORDINANCE NO.534,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.534,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 CLASSIFICATION IN REZONING CASE PZ-34-86 FROM LOCAL BUSINESS ZONE CB -1 TO LOCAL COMMERCIAL DISTRICT C-2;REPEALING ANY CONFLICTING PROVISIONS;AND PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY. Councilman Baljo MOVED THAT ORDINANCE NO.534,AS READ BY THE CITY CLERK,BE APPROVED AND ADOPTED. Vice Mayor Bakkedahl seconded the motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO.539 AND RESOLUTION NO.86-37,POLICIES,LIBRARY PROGRAM ROOM) )Councilwoman Taylor stated that the Library Director requests that this item be postponed until October 21st. Councilwoman Gardner MOVED THAT ORDINANCE NO.539 AND RESOLUTION NO.86-37,BE POSTPONED UNTIL THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF OCTOBER 21,1986. Councilman Baljo seconded the motion. Councilman Jimenez wished to know why this is requested for postponement. Councilwoman Taylor explained that additional information has been presented through the Acting City Manager, indicating that the policies are not ready for adoption. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL SEPTEMBER 16,1986 PAGE 3 VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO.540,YARD SALES (With the Emergency Clause) )Councilman Eidson explained that this ordinance amends Chapter 8,Business,of the Apache Junction City Code, pertaining to requirements for a "full-time" yard sale. 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 Taylor MOVED THAT ORDINANCE NO.540,BE READ BY TITLE ONLY WITH THE EMERGENCY CLAUSE,AND THE READING OF THE ENTIRE ORDINANCE BE WAIVED. Councilman Baljo seconded the motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. Councilwoman Taylor explained that a permanent yard sale is required to obtain a Business License. City Clerk Kathleen Connelly read as follows: ORDINANCE NO.540,AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA,AMENDING THE APACHE JUNCTION CITY CODE,CHAPTER 8 BUSINESS,ARTICLE 8-7 YARD SALES;REPEALING ANY CONFLICTING PROVISIONS;PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY;AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Councilman Eidson MOVED THAT ORDINANCE NO.540,AS READ BY THE CITY CLERK,BE APPROVED AND ADOPTED. Councilwoman Taylor seconded the motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. OLD BUSINESS RECONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCE NO.329,PZ-31-86,WILSON )Councilwoman Gardner,having placed this item on the agenda,requested that i t be removed from the agenda. REQUEST FOR MAJOR AMENDMENT TO PLANNED DEVELOPMENT,PZ-17-83,SUNRISE R.V. RESORT (Postponed Item) )Mr.Newcomer stated that this was postponed from August 5th Council meeting,and outlined additional information including that i t is possible for ADOT to license an R.V.dealer with the restriction that the units could be sold for initial installation in the development only. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL SEPTEMBER 16,1986 PAGE 4 Mr.Randall Deming,1403 W. Broadway,Apache Junction,submitted a petition signed by residents of Sunrise R.V.Resort,supporting the sale of units in the development,and addressed the concerns regarding this proposal. Councilman Eidson pointed out that Apache Junction would benefit from the additional sales tax. Mr.Newcomer recommended limiting sales to units for installation within the development only. Councilwoman Taylor asked i f an additional business license would be necessary for sales of units as well as lots. Ms Connelly replied that Sunrise currently has a business license for sale and rental of spaces,and a license for the rental and sale of the units to be used within the park itself. City Attorney Alexander explained that once the development is selling units for outside use,i t must be zoned Commercial. Ms Connelly explained that the present request would not be appropriate,but there are two options. Mayor Hill MOVED THAT THE MAJOR AMENDMENT TO A PLANNED DEVELOPMENT FOR SUNRISE R.V.RESORT,BE POSTPONED FOR A WORK SESSION ON OCTOBER 6,1986. Councilman Baljo seconded the motion. Councilman Baljo expressed his feeling that i t should be postponed as every effort should be made to resolve this problem and assist the applicant. VOTE:In Favor:Councilman Eidson,Councilman Baljo,Mayor Hill Opposed:Councilman Jimenez,Councilwoman Taylor,Councilwoman Gardner, Vice Mayor Bakkedahl The motion failed. Councilman Jimenez MOVED THAT THE REQUEST FOR MAJOR AMENDMENT TO PLANNED DEVELOPMENT FOR SUNRISE R.V.RESORT, PZ-17-83,BE DENIED. Councilwoman Gardner seconded the motion. VOTE:In Favor:Councilwoman Taylor,Councilwoman Gardner,Councilman Jimenez, Vice Mayor Bakkedahl Opposed:Councilman Baljo,Councilman Eidson,Mayor Hill The motion carried. APPOINTMENTS TO PERSONNEL REVIEW BOARD ) )Ms Connelly explained that at the Special Meeting of August 11,1986,two appointments were made to the Personnel Review Board,and additional appointments were postponed to allow time to contact the members whose terms had expired in case they wished to be reappointed.Ms Connelly further explained that Virginia Seeman wishes to be reappointed,but Lowell Arnold has not responded to messages. Councilwoman Taylor MOVED THAT VIRGINIA SEEMAN AND RICHARD OLTMAN BE APPOINTED TO THE PERSONNEL REVIEW BOARD. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL SEPTEMBER 16,1986 PAGE 5 Councilman Eidson seconded the motion. Ms Connelly stated that the Board is now complete with five members. VOTE:In Favor:Councilman Baljo,Councilman Eidson,Councilwoman Taylor, Councilman Jimenez,Vice Mayor Bakkedahl,Mayor Hill Opposed:Councilwoman Gardner The motion carried. Mayor Hill recessed the meeting. Mayor Hill reconvened the meeting at 8:40 p.m. NEW BUSINESS PROPOSED RESOLUTION NO.86-36,10 CONSIDER AND IF DEEMED APPROPRIATE,TO AUTHORIZE PARTICIPATION IN THE ARIZONA FINANCING PROGRAM )Finance Controller Keith Lewis explained that this is a cost-efficient alternative for financing bond issues and/or lease -purchase programs. Councilwoman Gardner MOVED THAT RESOLUTION NO.86-36,A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA,RELATING TO FINANCE;AUTHORIZING PARTICIPATION IN ARIZONA MUNICIPAL FINANCING PROGRAM AND EXECUTION OF AGREEMENTS AND INSTRUMENTS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH;AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY,BE APPROVED AND ADOPTED. Councilwoman Taylor seconded the motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. AWARD OF BIDS FOR STREET STRIPING,FUEL, CRACK SEALANT,PAVING MATERIALS,SAND AND AGGREGATES,BRUSH CHIPPER,POWER SWEEPER AND CHIP SEAL )Operations Supervisor Doug Dobson explained that notices were published for bids on the eight items,and a total of 21 bids were received,and made recommendations. Councilwoman Gardner MOVED THAT THE BIDS BE AWARDED AS FOLLOWS: PW-86-6 STREET STRIPING TO PRECISION STRIPING,PW-86-5,FUEL TO MESA FUEL COMPANY,PW-86-9,CRACK SEALANT TO ROAD MAINTENANCE SUPPLY,PW-86-7,BRUSH CHIPPER TO VERMEER,PW-86-11,SAND AND AGGREGATES TO CASHWAY CONCRETE AND MATERIALS,PW-86-12,PAVING MATERIALS TO UNION ROCK,PW-86-13,STREET SWEEPER TO COPPER STATE,PW-86-14,CHIP SEALING TO NESBITT CONTRACTING. Councilman Baljo seconded the motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL SEPTEMBER 16,1986 PAGE 6 REQUEST TO SOLICIT BIDS FOR APACHE JUNCTION EQUESTRIAN PARK ARCHAELOGICAL INVESTIGATIONS )Director of Community Services Jeff Bell requested authorization to solicit for bids for the Apache Junction Equestrian Park Archaelogical Investigations,as staff has been working with Bureau of Land Management preparing detailed specifications for the investigations. Councilwoman Taylor MOVED THAT AUTHORIZATION BE GIVEN TO THE DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY SERVICES THROUGH THE ACTING CITY MANAGER TO SOLICIT BIDS FOR THE APACHE JUNCTION EQUESTRIAN PARK ARCHAEOLOGICAL INVESTIGATIONS. Vice Mayor Bakkedahl seconded the motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. APPOINTMENTS TO YOUTH ADVISORY BOARD )Mr.Bell explained that names were provided to the Council as recommended by the School District,to be appointed to the Youth Advisory Board. Councilwoman Gardner MOVED THAT ILENE LABASH,SOREN SAGGIO,SUSAN DOBSON,ROSS GREVES,MAX RAGSDALE,WENDI MELCHER,STEPHANIE CARTER,MARIE PUCSH,BECKY WINKLE,JASON HUTCHENS,JOY SMITH, AND DON WORKMAN,BE APPOINTED TO THE YOUTH ADVISORY BOARD. Councilman Jimenez seconded the motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. ACCEPTANCE OF-RESIGNATION FROM AND APPOINTMENTS TO BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT )Councilwoman Gardner MOVED THAT THE RESIGNATION OF MR.SAM GARDOM FROM THE BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT BE ACCEPTED WITH REGRET. Councilman Jimenez seconded the motion. Councilman Baljo suggested that Mr.Gardom be recognized for his service on the Board of Adjustment. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. FLOOD CONTROL PROJECTS )Director of Public Works Rich Broman stated that the Flood Control District of Maricopa County is finalizing plans to construct the Apache Junction Flood Retarding Structure and Floodway at the northerly limits of the City,and have made recommendations and requests which require Council approval. Mr.Dick MacNamara,Project Manager for the Acquisition Department of the Flood Control District,addressed the Council regarding the proposals. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL SEPTEMBER 16,1986 PAGE 7 Councilman Baljo MOVED THAT A PORTION OF THE FEDERALLY PATENTED EASEMENT ON APACHE DRIVE,SOUTH OF LOST DUTCHMAN BOULEVARD,AND A PORTION OF THE FEDERALLY PATENTED EASEMENT ON WINDSONG STREET,WEST OF IDAHO ROAD,BE EXTINGUISHED,PROVIDING THAT THE FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT OF MARICOPA COUNTY PROVIDES LEGAL DESCRIPTIONS AND PLOT PLANS OF THOSE AREAS OF FEDERALLY PATENTED EASEMENT ABANEDONMENT AND DEDICATIONS OF RIGHTS -OF -WAY FOR CUL-DE-SAC IMPROVEMENTS,TO BE REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY'S DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS; AND THAT AS THE CITY DOES NOT RETAIN RIGHTS -OF -WAY OR DEDICATED EASEMENTS FROM THE STATE LAND DEPARTMENT,NO OBJECTION IS EXPRESSED TO THE ABANDONMENT OF BULLDOG MINE ROAD AND THAT IN COOPERATION WITH THE PROPOSED FLOODWAY CONSTRUCTION,THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS IS DIRECTED TO IMPROVE TOMAHAWK ROAD INITIALLY AS A DIRT ROADWAY IN ORDER TO PROVIDE ACCESS TO STATE ROUTE 88. Councilwoman Gardner seconded the motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. PROPOSED PALM SPRINGS UNIT 6 IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT )Mr.Broman outlined the proposal for an improvement district in Unit 6 of Palm Springs,and explained that there are two alternative plans for the Council to choose from. Councilman Baljo MOVED THAT AUTHORIZATION BE GIVEN THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORK THROUGH THE ACTING CITY MANAGER TO CONTACT PROPERTY OWNERS IN THE VICINITY OF PALM SPRINGS UNIT 6 AND AFFECTED AREAS TO DETERMINE INTEREST IN CRATION OF AN IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT. Councilwoman Taylor seconded the motion. Councilman Baljo stated that this is the only feasible way to improve the industrial area,which will give incentive for industrial businesses to locate in this area. Mayor Hill announced the Councilman Jimenez became ill and had to leave the meeting. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried RELOCATION OF PUBLIC WORK FACILITY )Mr.Broman explained that the Council had expressed the desire to relocate the Public Works Department,and a parcel of land located south of Baseline Road and west of Royal Palm may be looked upon favorably with application to the State,and requested authorization from the Council to submit an application for a commercial lease to the State. Director of Public Safety Bill McDaniel stated that such buildings will be proposed that will prevent undue noise from Animal Control. Councilman Baljo MOVED THAT AUTHORIZATION BE GIVEN THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS,THROUGH THE ACTING CITY MANAGER,TO PERFORM NECESSARY WORK IN ORDER TO FILE A COMMERCIAL LEASE APPLICATION WITH THE STATE LAND DEPARTMENT FOR THE RELOCATION OF THE PUBLIC WORKS MAINTENANCE AND ANIMAL CONTROL FACILITIES. Councilwoman Gardner seconded the motion. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL SEPTEMBER 16,1986 PAGE 8 VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. ACCEPTANCE OF RESIGNATION FROM AND APPOINTMENTS TO ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIES ACTION TEAM )Economic Development Specialist John Schoeph explained that there are three vacancies on the Economic Opportunities Action Team,due to resignations,and further stated that there are three Talent Bank applications.Mr.Shoeph introduced the applicants to the Council. Councilwoman Gardner MOVED THAT THE RESIGNATIONS OF AL VILLEGAS AND DAVE NICODEMUS FROM THE ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIES ACTION TEAM,BE ACCEPTED WITH REGRET; AND THAT BILL SAVORY,AND DON RODRIGUEZ BE APPOINTED IN THE FINANCIAL SERVICES CATEGORY,AND GARY NINE BE APPOINTED IN THE EDUCATORS CATEGORY. Councilman Baljo seconded the motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. Councilwoman Taylor requested Certificates be given to members that have resigned. EXECUTIVE SESSION,WORK SESSION, OCTOBER 6,1986 EXECUTIVE SESSION,WORK SESSION, OCTOBER 7,1986 )Vice Mayor Bakkedahl MOVED THAT AN EXECUTIVE SESSION BE HELD AT 6:00 P.M.,AND A WORK SESSION AT 7:00 P.M.,ON OCTOBER 6,1986,IN THE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS; AND THAT AN EXECUTIVE SESSION AND A WORK SESSION BE HELD AT 6:00 P.M.,ON OCTOBER 7,1986,IN THE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS. Councilman Baljo seconded the motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. INFORMATION AND REPORTS (COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS) Councilwoman Taylor reported on the Transportation Board meeting held. REQUESTS OF COUNCIL Councilwoman Gardner requested that Certificates be sent to citizens resigning from Boards or Commissions,as a matter of standard procedure. Councilman Baljo requested a plaque for Mr.Sam Gardom,as he had served for so many years. ADJOURNMENT )Mayor Hill adjourned the meeting at 9:36 p.m. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL SEPTEMBER 16,1986 PAGE 9 *Consent Agenda Items are as follows: *1.Acceptance of Regular Meeting Agenda *2.Acceptance of Minutes from Special Meeting of July 7,1986 *3.Acceptance of Minutes from Regular Meeting of September 2,1986 ACCEPTED THIS 7TH DAY OF OCTOBER ,1986,BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA. ;14//4110,,A1',Ce," NORMAN S.HILL Mayor ATTEST: KATHLEEN CONNELLY City Clerk REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL SEPTEMBER 16,1986 PAGE 10