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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1986-10-07 City Council Regular MinutesI CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 7,1986 The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Apache Junction, Arizona,was held on October 7,1986,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 Councilman Eidson gave the Invocation. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Councilman Baljo led the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL Councilmen Present: Staff Present: Councilwoman Taylor Councilwoman Gardner Councilman Baljo Councilman Eidson Vice Mayor Bakkedahl Acting City Manager/City Clerk Kathleen Connelly Deputy City Clerk Lori Clark City Attorney David Alexander Controller Keith Lewis Lieutenant Dan Scott Director of Planning Chuck Newcomer Director of Community Services Jeff Bell Director of Library Pam Loui Director of Public Works Rich Broman Others Present:State Representative Roy Hudson ACCEPTANCE OF CONSENT AGENDA ) )Councilwoman Gardner MOVED THAT CONSENT AGENDA ITEM NOS.1 AND 2,BE ACCEPTED AS PRESENTED. CALL TO THE PUBLIC None. Introductions of Distinguished Visitors Vice Mayor Bakkedahl introduced State Representative Roy Hudson,and welcomed all those present. AWARDS,PRESENTATIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS None. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OCTOBER 7,1986 PAGE 1 Acting City Manager/City Clerk Kathleen Connelly,announced that at 7:00 p.m.on October 8,1986,a Work Session will be held with the Planning and Zoning Commission on the General Plan,that the Arizona Department of Transportation has approved funds for landscaping in the amount of $20,000,and that the city will be receiving a grant in the amount of $150,000 for the construction of a facility for the handicapped. PUBLIC HEARINGS PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO.533, PZ-32-86,CRISTALL AND ROLLINGHER hearing to the public. 1 Vice Mayor Bakkedahl opened the Director of Planning Chuck Newcomer stated that the applicants have not yet returned all of the necessary forms to the city,so would request postponement of this application. Councilman Baljo MOVED THAT ORDINANCE NO.533,BE POSTPONED UNTIL THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF OCTOBER 21,1986. Councilman Eidson seconded the motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO.535, PZ-35-86,SELLON AND HARDWICK )Vice Mayor Bakkedahl opened the hearing to the public.Assistant Planner Doug Williams briefed the City Council on the request for rezoning of two combined parcels of 2.5 acres,located on the southeast corner of Windsong and Main Drive,from General Rural to CR-2 (MH)Single Family Residence Zone, and further stated that the Planning and Zoning Commission recommends approval of the application. Mr.Sterling Hardwick,owner of the west parcel,requested approval of the rezoning. Vice Mayor Bakkedahl 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,Vice Mayor Bakkedahl closed the hearing to the public. Councilwoman Gardner MOVED THAT ORDINANCE NO.535,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.535,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 MAP,CITY OF REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OCTOBER 7,1986 PAGE 2 APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA,CHANGING THE ZONING DISTRICT CLASSIFICATION IN REZONING CASE PZ-35-86 FROM GR GENERAL RURAL TO CR-2(MH)SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE ZONE;REPEALING ANY CONFLICTING PROVISIONS;AND PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY. Councilman Baljo MOVED THAT ORDINANCE NO.535,AS READ BY THE CITY CLERK,BE APPROVED AND ADOPTED. Councilwoman Gardner seconded the motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO.542, PZ-28-86,ARNOLD )Director of Planning Chuck Newcomer requested that the application be postponed until the regular meeting of October 21,1986,as the representative could not be present at this hearing. Councilman Baljo MOVED THAT ORDINANCE NO.542 BE POSTPONED UNTIL THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF OCTOBER 21,1986. Councilwoman Taylor seconded the motion. Vice Mayor Bakkedahl explained that Ordinance Nos.541,530,and 543,have the emergency clause,and require a 3/4 vote of the Council,and as there are only five members present the Council may wish to postpone these items. Councilman Baljo MOVED THAT ORDINANCE NOS.541,530,AND 543,BE POSTPONED UNTIL THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF OCTOBER 21,1986. Councilwoman Gardner seconded the motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. OLD BUSINESS ORDINANCE NO.486,ADULT BUSINESSES )Vice Mayor Bakkedahl explained that about six months ago,the Council heard the ordinance pertaining to adult businesses,and was to become effective October 15,1986. City Attorney David Alexander stated that upon reviewing this issue,it was found that the availability of area for the adult uses that are addressed by Ordinance No.486 is the question,and at present there is not an area where activities such as this could take place. Vice Mayor Bakkedahl explained that the Council has three possible options;first that the Council take no action; secondly to suspend the ordinance for a period of time;and finally to suspend the ordinance and send i t back to the Planning and Zoning Commission for further review. Councilman Eidson spoke in favor of either leaving the ordinance as it is,or suspending it for a period of time. Councilman Baljo MOVED THAT THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF ORDINANCE NO.486,BE SUSPENDED FOR 90 DAYS FROM OCTOBER 6, 1986,AND RESCHEDULE FOR THE FIRST MEETING IN JANUARY OF 1987; REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OCTOBER 7,1986 PAGE 3 AND THAT ORDINANCE NO.486 BE SENT BACK TO THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION FOR FURTHER REVIEW,WITH INSTRUCTION FROM THE CITY COUNCIL THAT A CERTAIN AREA IS PROVIDED WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS FOR THIS TYPE OF BUSINESS TO BE CONDUCTED; AND THAT A COMMISSION INITIATIVE BE CONSIDERED TO ZONE PROPERTY SOUTH OF THE FREEWAY (BORDERING ON BASELINE ROAD,BETWEEN TOMAHAWK AND CACTUS),CI -1 AND THAT THE ORDINANCE INDICATE THAT ADULT BUSINESSES MAY BE CONDUCTED ONLY IN THAT AREA; AND THAT THE MORATORIUM CONTINUE UNTIL PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION REVISION. Councilman Eidson seconded the motion. Councilman Baljo stated that to pass an ordinance that is too restrictive,would make the City liable for litigation. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. SENIOR CENTER FACILITY USE POLICY (Postponed Item )Director of Community Services Jeff Bell stated that due to concerns pertaining to liability insurance,the approval of this policy was postponed,and that either the City can provide insurance for other organizations to use the facility,or require organizations to provide their own insurance. Councilman Eidson MOVED THAT THE SENIOR CENTER FACILITY USE POLICY BE ADOPTED,WITH AN INSURANCE REQUIREMENT OF $0.(no dollar requirement) Councilman Baljo seconded the motion. Councilwoman Gardner amended the motion,REQUESTING THAT THE SENIOR CENTER FACILITY USE POLICY BE REVIEWED IN SIX MONTHS. Councilman Baljo seconded the amendment. VOTE (on the amendment):Unanimous VOTE (on the original motion,as amended):Unanimous The motion carried. PROSPECTOR PARK CONCESSION LEASE )Director of Community Services Jeff Bell explained that at a previous Council meeting,authorization was given to solicit bids to provide concession services at city facilities,and requested tha dollar amount required for liability insurance by the successful applicant. Councilwoman Taylor MOVED THAT THE PROSPECTOR PARK CONCESSION LEASE HAVE AN INSURANCE REQUIREMENT OF $300,000. motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. Councilman Baljo seconded the REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OCTOBER 7,1986 PAGE 4 APPOINTMENT TO BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT ) )Director of Planning Chuck Newcomer explained that there is a vacancy on the Board of Adjustment,with an unexpired term to end on June 30,1987,which was created by the resignation of Mr.Sam Gardom,and stated that there are two applicants. Councilwoman Gardner MOVED THAT ALAN THOMPSON BE APPOINTED TO THE BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT. The motion died,due to lack of a second. Councilman Eidson MOVED THAT KEN SANCHEZ BE APPOINTED TO THE BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT. Councilman Baljo seconded the motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. NEW BUSINESS SIGN ORDINANCE,SEND BACK TO PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION FOR AMENDMENTS ) )Acting City Manager Kathleen Connelly explained that a work session was held on the Sign Ordinance in September,and amendments were suggested by the City Council at that time. Ms Connelly stated that in order to amend the Sign Ordinance,i t must be sent back to the Planning and Zoning Commission. Councilman Baljo MOVED THAT THE SIGN ORDINANCE BE REFERRED BACK TO THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION FOR FURTHER REVIEW WITH SUGGESTED AMENDMENTS AS FOLLOWS: 1.CHANGE IN MAXIMUM HEIGHT REQUIREMENT 2.AN APPEAL PROCESS TO CITY COUNCIL IF REQUESTED BY THE APPLICANT 3.SQUARE FOOTAGE OF SIGNS PLACED ON VACANT PROPERTY 4.SANDWICH SIGNS (A -FRAME SIGNS) 5.MORE THAN ONE SIGN ON A POLE (EXISTING) Councilwoman Gardner seconded the motion. Councilman Eidson amended the motion TO REQUIRE THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION TO HEAR THIS BY NOVEMBER 25,1986, AND TO BE RETURNED TO THE CITY COUNCIL AT FIRST MEETING IN DECEMBER,1986. Councilman Baljo seconded the amendment to the motion. VOTE (on the amendment):Unanimous VOTE (on the motion,as amended):Unanimous The motion carried. PROPOSED RESOLUTION NO.86-38,AMENDING POSTING LOCATIONS (With Emergency Clause)) REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OCTOBER 7,1986 PAGE 5 )City Clerk Kathleen Connelly stated that due to the new Library opening,i t is necessary to officially change the location of one of the required posting locations. Councilman Baljo MOVED THAT RESOLUTION NO.86-38,A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA,ESTABLISHING THE OFFICIAL LOCATIONS FOR THE POSTING OF PUBLIC DOCUMENTS AND OTHER MATERIALS OF INTEREST TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC;BE APPROVED AND ADOPTED. Councilwoman Taylor seconded the motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. AWARD OF BIDS FOR POLICE SPECIAL CARS )Lieutenant Dan Scott stated that after again soliciting for bids for Police Special Cars,bids were received with the lower bidders being Arnolds Auto Center and Chapman Chevrolet.Lieutenant Scott recommended awarding the bid to Arnolds Auto Center. Councilman Baljo MOVED THAT THE BID FOR TWO POLICE SPECIAL CARS BE AWARDED TO ARNOLD'S AUTO CENTER,IN THE AMOUNT OF $12,740.70 EACH. Councilwoman Taylor seconded the motion. VOTE:In Favor:Councilman Baljo,Councilman Eidson,Councilwoman Taylor Opposed:Councilwoman Gardner,Vice Mayor Bakkedahl The motion carried. FINAL PLANNED DEVELOPMENT REVIEW, PZ-67-86,D.E.N.,INC. )Director of Planning Chuck Newcomer explained that this is the Final Planned Development Review,for a mini -storage project for D.E.N.,Inc.,located on Delaware and Greasewood Drives,and recommended approval. Councilwoman Gardner MOVED THAT THE FINAL PLAN FOR PZ-67-86 FOR DEVELOPMENT IN CONFORMANCE WITH THE "FINAL DEVELOPMENT/SITE PLAN"SUBMITTED BY THE APPICANT,BE GRANTED APPROVAL WITH THE FOLLOWING STIPULATIONS: 1.REQUIREMENTS OF THE FIRE DISTRICT BE COMPLIED WITH. 2.SIGNAGE TO CONFORM TO THE APACHE JUNCTION SIGN CODE. 3.ALL OTHER REQUIREMENTS OF ALL AGENCIES HAVING JURISDICTION BE COMPLIED WITH INCLUDING THE CITY'S STANDARD BUILDING AND IMPROVEMENT PERMIT PROCESS 4.LANDSCAPING TO COMPLY WITH PLANS SUBMITTED,PRIOR TO ISSUANCE OF CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY. motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. Councilwoman Taylor seconded the REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OCTOBER 7,1986 PAGE 6 REQUEST FOR MAJOR AMENDMENT TO PLANNED DEVELOPMENT,SUNRISE R.V.RESORT )Director of Planning Chuck Newcomer explained that this is a request by Sunrise R.V.Resort for a major amendment to the planned development,to place a wood -working shop for the residents ordinance the Resort,and recommended approval of the request. Councilman Baljo MOVED THAT THE REQUESTED MAJOR AMENDMENT TO SUNRISE R.V.RESORT PLANNED DEVELOPMENT TO CONSTRUCT A WOODWORKING SHOP BE APPROVED SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING STIPULATIONS: 1.THAT THE NECESSARY BUILDING PERMITS BE OBTAINED. 2.THAT THE CONSTRUCTION BE IN SUBSTANTIAL CONFORMANCE TO THE SITE PLAN AND BUILDING PLAN SUBMITTED. Councilwoman Gardner seconded the motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. AUTHORIZATION TO SUBMIT LIBRARY SERVICES AND CONSTRUCTION GRANT PROPOSAL )Director of Library Pam Loui requested authorization to submit the application for Library Services and Construction Grant Proposal,to be used primarily for a security system for the new Library. Councilman Baljo MOVED THAT AUTHORIZATION BE GIVEN THE DIRECTOR OF LIBRARY,THROUGH THE ACTING CITY MANAGER, TO SUBMIT APPLICATION FOR LIBRARY SERVICES AND CONSTRUCTION ACT GRANT. Councilwoman Taylor seconded the motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. ACCEPTANCE OF RESIGNATION FROM CITY COUNCIL AND APPOINTMENT OF NEW CITY COUNCIL MEMBER )Acting City Manager/City Clerk Kathleen Connelly stated that on October 3,1986,Frank Jimenez resigned from the City Council,and further that i t is necessary to accept that resignation, and i f the Council chooses,to appoint a new member. Councilwoman Gardner MOVED THAT THE RESIGNATION OF FRANK JIMENEZ FROM THE CITY COUNCIL,DATED OCTOBER 3,1986,BE ACCEPTED WITH REGRET; Councilwoman Gardner also commented that anyone interested in the position on the City Council,should submit a letter of interest by 5:00 p.m.on October 16,1986. Vice Mayor Bakkedahl seconded the motion. Councilman Eidson stated that the Council seat has to be filled by appointment by the City Council,the City Council cannot under the existing code,call for an election to fill this Council seat. VOTE:Unanimous REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OCTOBER 7,1986 PAGE 7 The motion carried. EXECUTIVE SESSION,WORK SESSION, OCTOBER 20,1986 EXECUTIVE SESSION,WORK SESSION, OCTOBER 21,1986 )Councilwoman Gardner MOVED THAT AN EXECUTIVE SESSION BE HELD AT 6:00 P.M.,AND A WORK SESSION AT 7:00 P.M.,ON OCTOBER 20,1986,IN THE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS; AND THAT AN EXECUTIVE SESSION AND A WORK SESSION BE HELD AT 6:00 P.M.,ON OCTOBER 21,1986,IN THE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS. Councilwoman Taylor seconded the motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. INFORMATION AND REPORTS (COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS) Councilwoman Gardner reported on the conference to take place next week in Wickenburg. Councilman Baljo reminded the Council and public of the meeting October 8, 1986,pertaining to the General Plan. REQUESTS OF COUNCIL Councilman Eidson commented that three members,at this particular meeting, have the ability to appoint a Council member to the vacancy. ADJOURNMENT )Councilman Baljo MOVED THAT THE MEETING BE ADJOURNED AT 8:20 P.M. Councilwoman Gardner 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 Regular Meeting of September 16,1986 ACCEPTED THIS 21ST DAY OF OCTOBER COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA. e f~ 0 7 0t45—X NORMAN S.HILL Mayor 1986,BY THE MAYOR AND CITY REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OCTOBER 7,1986 PAGE 8 ATTEST: KATHLEEN CONNELLY City Clerk REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OCTOBER 7,1986 PAGE 9