HomeMy WebLinkAbout1986-10-21 City Council Regular MinutesCITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
OCTOBER 21,1986
The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Apache Junction,
Arizona,was held on October 21,1986,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
Vice Mayor Bakkedahl led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL
Councilmen Present:
Staff Present:
Others Present:
Councilman Eidson
Councilman Baljo
Councilwoman Gardner
Councilwoman Taylor
Vice Mayor Bakkedahl
Mayor Hill
Acting City Manager/City Clerk Kathleen Connelly
City Attorney David Alexander
Controller Keith Lewis
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
Deputy City Clerk Lori Clark
Director of Library Pam Loui
Mr.Phil Goldsberry
Ms Trish Georgeoff
Central Arizona Association of
Governments
Mr.Anthony Zeiber
1417 E.17th Avenue
Apache Junction,AZ
Ms Judith Van Houten
5110 N.40th St.
Phoenix,AZ
Ms Ruth Armsby
160 Victoria View
Queen Valley,AZ
Mr.Tom Beaman
5670 S.Ecantro
Mesa,AZ
Mr.Terry Kutzbach
2462 S.Gaucho
Mesa,AZ
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Mr.Keith Stachar
6301 E.Roundup
Apache Junction,AZ
Mr.Terry Spence
1701 S.Monterey
Apache Junction,AZ
Mr.Thomas Vittori
522 S.Cortez
Apache Junction,AZ
Mr.Dan Ruby
1325 N.Desert View Drive
Apache Junction,AZ
ACCEPTANCE OF CONSENT AGENDA
)Councilman Baljo MOVED THAT CONSENT
AGENDA ITEM NOS.1 AND 2 BE ACCEPTED AS PRESENTED.
Councilwoman Gardner seconded the
motion.
VOTE:In Favor:Councilman Baljo,Councilwoman Gardner,Councilman Eidson,
Councilwoman Taylor,Vice Mayor Bakkedahl,Mayor Hill
Abstained:Mayor Hill (on Items No.2,as was not present at meeting)
Introduction of Distinguished Visitors and Guests
Mayor Hill thanked all those present for attending the meeting.
AWARDS,PRESENTATIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS
Mr.Phil Goldsberry,Central Arizona Association of Governments,outlined
the purpose of CAAG.
Ms Trish Georgeoff explained the various programs available through CAAG,
including Block Grants.
CALL TO THE PUBLIC
Mr.Anthony Zeiber,1417 E.17th Avenue,Apache Junction,addressed the
Council with a complaint pertaining to the Apache Junction Fire Department,and
requested a letter to waive a fire plug required by the Fire Department.
Councilman Eidson stated that i t has been concluded by the Council that an
improvement district should be formed in this area,to eventually provide fire
hydrants which would eliminate the requirement for a fire plug.
City Attorney David Alexander advised Mr.Zeiber that the City has no
control over the Fire Department,as they are governed by the Fire Board and the
Fire District.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
Acting City Manager/City Clerk Kathleen Connelly read into the record the
consensus report from the Apache Junction Growth Conference,held in Wickenburg
the previous weekend.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
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PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO.530,AMENDMENT
TO CHAPTER 3 ADMINISTRATION OF THE CITY
CODE,PERTAINING TO REVISIONS AND
ADDITIONS TO THE POLICE POLICIES AND
PROCEDURES (With Emergency Clause)
)Director of Public Safety Bill
McDaniel explained that proposed Ordinance No.530 brings the Police Policies in
line with the Fair Labor Standards,and defines duties of some of the newer
positions and responsibilities,but that no new positions are being created.
Mayor Hill asked i f there was anyone
who wished to speak in favor of or in opposition to the item.There being no
one wishing to address the Council,Mayor Hill closed the hearing to the public.
Councilman Baljo MOVED THAT
ORDINANCE NO:530,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:
Councilwoman Taylor seconded the
City Clerk Kathleen Connelly read as
ORDINANCE NO.530,AN ORDINANCE OF
THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA,AMENDING THE
APACHE JUNCTION CITY CODE BY AMENDING CHAPTER 3 ADMINISTRATION,ARTICLE 3-10
PERSONNEL SYSTEM,PERTAINING TO DEFINITIONS OF TERMS,POSITIONS AND DUTIES,
HOURS OF WORK,VACATION LEAVE,OVERTIME,RETIREMENT,UNIFORM AND EQUIPMENT,CODE
OF DISCIPLINE,BOARD OF INQUIRY,PERSONAL DAYS,PERSONNEL/INTERNAL AFFAIRS,
OUTSIDE EMPLOYMENT,PORTABLE ROADBLOCK SYSTEMS,AND RENUMBERING TO CONFORM;
REPEALING ANY CONFLICTING PROVISIONS;PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY;AND DECLARING
AN EMERGENCY.
Councilman Eidson MOVED THAT
ORDINANCE NO.530,AS READ BY THE CITY CLERK,BE APPROVED AND ADOPTED.
Councilman Baljo seconded the
motion.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO.533,
PZ-32-86,CRISTALL AND ROLLINGHER
(Postponed Item)
)Associate Planner/Deputy Director
Jim Nakagawa briefed the Council on the request for rezoning of a five acre
parcel,located on the north side of Smoketree Street between Cedar and Warner
Drive,from GR General Rural to CR-3 (MH)Single Family Residence,and stated
that the Planning and Zoning Commission recommends approval of the application.
Ms Judith Van Houten,5110 N.40th
Street,Phoenix,addressed the Council requesting approval of the application,
and stated that there is not a proposal for development at this time.
Mayor Hill asked i f there was anyone
who wished to speak in favor of or in opposition to the item.There being no
one wishing to address the Council,Mayor Hill closed the hearing to the public.
Councilman Baljo MOVED THAT
ORDINANCE NO.533,BE READ BY TITLE ONLY AND THE READING OF THE ENTIRE ORDINANCE
BE WAIVED.
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Councilwoman Gardner seconded the
motion.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
City Clerk Kathleen Connelly read as
follows:
ORDINANCE NO.533,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-32-86,FROM GR GENERAL RURAL TO CR-3 (MH)SINGLE FAMILY
RESIDENCE ZONE;REPEALING ANY CONFLICTING PROVISIONS;AND PROVIDING FOR
SEVERABILITY.
Vice Mayor Bakkedahl MOVED THAT
ORDINANCE NO.533,AS READ BY THE CITY CLERK,BE APPROVED AND ADOPTED.
Councilwoman Gardner seconded the
motion.
Councilman Baljo amended the motion
THAT A SUBDIVISION PLAT NOT BE FILED WITH THE CITY WITHIN TWO YEARS (INSTEAD OF
ONE YEAR),OR THE ZONING REVERTS TO GENERAL RURAL.
Councilman Eidson seconded the
amendment to the motion.
Councilman Baljo explained the
reason for the amendment being that as the applicant does not have a present
proposal,one year may not be sufficient.
Councilwoman Gardner asked i f the
Council can legally make this type of amendment.
City Attorney David Alexander
replied that the upon enacting a conditional zoning amendment provisions in the
City's amendment procedures,with the general statement that i f the zoning
classification request is not utilized within a two year period,that the
Planning and Zoning Commission may request that i t revert back to the original
classification,and also that the Council may also stipulate a conditional
zoning amendment based upon form of development,which applies in this case.
VOTE (on the amendment to the motion):Unanimous
The amendment to the motion carried.
VOTE (on the original motion with the amendment):Unanimous
The motion carried.
PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO.539 AND RESOLUTION
NO.86-37,ADOPTION OF AND DECLARING A
PUBLIC RECORD,THE POLICIES FOR THE USE
OF THE LIBRARY'S PROGRAM ROOM
(With the Emergency Clause)
)Director of Library Pam Loui stated
that this the Library Board of Trustees has made recommendations for the
Policies for the use of Library's Program Room,and members of the Board are
present should the Council wish to ask questions.
Vice Mayor Bakkedahl clarified that
there are two rooms available;the Program Room,and the Community Center
meeting room.
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Councilwoman Gardner suggested that
the smoking policy be changed to having a designated area,the patio.
Councilman Eidson asked i f this room
is available to "private"organizations.
Ms Loui explained that private
organizations have the use of the room in the Community Center.
Councilwoman Taylor asked i f the fee
schedule is included in the ordinance.
City Attorney David Alexander
recommended that a minimal charge be established for every organization,except
City departments,and not exempt any group from the fee.
Acting City Manager/City Clerk
Kathleen Connelly suggested a fee of $5.00 per hour for the use of the facility,
so that i t is uniform.
Mayor Hill asked i f there was anyone
who wished to speak in favor of or in opposition to the item.There being no
one wishing to address the Council,Mayor Hill closed the hearing to the public.
Councilwoman Taylor MOVED THAT
ORDINANCE NO.539,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.539,AN ORDINANCE OF
THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA,ADOPTING BY
REFERENCE THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION PUBLIC LIBRARY PROGRAM USE POLICY;
REPEALING ANY CONFLICTING PROVISIONS;PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY;AND DECLARING
AN EMERGENCY.
Councilwoman Gardner MOVED THAT
ORDINANCE NO.539,AS READ BY THE CITY CLERK,BE APPROVED AND ADOPTED WITH THE
FOLLOWING AMENDMENT:
THAT THERE BE DESIGNATED SMOKING AREAS
AND FURTHER THAT RESOLUTION NO.86-37,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 PUBLIC LIBRARY PROGRAM USE POLICY,BE APPROVED AND ADOPTED.
Councilwoman Taylor seconded the
motion.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO.541,REVISION TO
PERSONNEL POLICIES -SEXUAL HARRASSMENT
(With the Emergency Clause))
)Acting City Manager Kathleen
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Connelly explained that Ordinance No.541 adds to the Personnel Policies a
section on sexual harrassment.
Mayor Hill asked i f there was anyone
who wished to speak in favor of or in opposition to the item.There being no
one wishing to address the Council,Mayor Hill closed the hearing to the public.
Councilwoman Gardner MOVED THAT
ORDINANCE NO.541,BE READ BY TITLE ONLY WITH THE EMERGENCY CLAUSE,AND THE
READING OF THE ENTIRE ORDINANCE BE WAIVED.
Councilwoman Taylor seconded the
motion.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
City Clerk Kathleen Connelly read as
follows:
ORDINANCE NO.541,AN ORDINANCE OF
THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA,AMENDING THE
APACHE JUNCTION CITY CODE BY AMENDING CHAPTER 3 ADMINISTRATION,ARTICLE 3-10
PERSONNEL SYSTEM,PERTAINING TO SEXUAL HARASSMENT,RENUMBERING TO CONFORM,
REPEALING ANY CONFLICTING PROVISIONS;PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY;AND DECLARING
AN EMERGENCY.
Councilwoman Gardner MOVED THAT
ORDINANCE NO.541,AS READ BY THE CITY CLERK,BE APPROVED AND ADOPTED.
Councilman Baljo seconded the
motion.
Councilman Eidson expressed concern
that employees could take advantage of this,without real cause.
Vice Mayor Bakkedahl asked i f an
employee directly supervised by the City Manager,with a complaint,could go to
the person immediately below the City Manager,rather than to the City Council.
City Attorney David Alexander stated
that i t would not be appropriate to go down in the chain of command.
City Clerk Kathleen Connelly
suggested the City Attorney as an alternative in that type of instance.
Vice Mayor Bakkedahl felt that this
would also be inappropriate.
VOTE:In Favor:Councilman Baljo,Councilwoman Gardner,Councilwoman Taylor,
Mayor Hill
Opposed:Vice Mayor Bakkedahl,Councilman Eidson
The motion carried without the Emergency Clause.
PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO.542,
PZ-28-86,ARNOLD TRUST
)Director of Planning Chuck Newcomer
briefed the Council on the request for rezoning of a 1.25 acre parcel,located
between East 17th Avenue and East 18th Avenue on Wickiup Road,from GR General
Rural to C-2 Local Commercial District,by Continental Illinois National Bank &
Trust Co.of Chicago,Trustee of the Marie Arnold Trust,and stated that the
Planning and Zoning Commission recommended denial of the original application
for C-3 zoning,but after being sent back to the Commission and changing the
request to C-2,the Commission recommended approval of the application with
stipulations.
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Ms Ruth Armsby,160 Victoria View,
Queen Valley,Apache Junction,representative for the applicant,stated that the
proposed use for the property was sales of water accessories and the storage of
well drilling equipment,which C-3 zoning would have better suited.
Mr.Tom Beaman,owner of Beaman
Drilling Company,5670 S.Ecantro,stated that his company is in the process of
purchasing the property,and explained the proposed use.
Mr.Newcomer explained that i t will
be necessary for the applicants to request a Special Use Permit,should be
zoning be approved for C-2,as a C-4 zoning would have been more appropriate,
but was recommended for denial in this area.
Councilwoman Gardner explained that
the Council cannot amend this rezoning to a higher use,but can for a lower use,
so unless the applicant reapplies for a higher use the request must remain as
is.
Councilmembers asked the applicant
which they wished to do,based on that fact.
Ms Armsby and Mr.Beaman stated that
they wished an action on the application as i t is currently.
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.
Planning and Zoning Commission
Chairman,Tony Vehon,addressed the Council outlining the reasons for the
Planning and Zoning Commission recommendations,and gave the opinion that the
highest zoning the applicant should request for this area is C-2.
Vice Mayor Bakkedahl MOVED THAT
ORDINANCE NO.542,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.542,AN ORDINANCE OF
THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA,BY 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-28-86 FROM GR GENERAL RURAL TO C-2 LOCAL
COMMERCIAL DISTRICT;REPEALING ANY CONFLICTING PROVISIONS;AND PROVIDING FOR
SEVERABILITY.
Councilman Eidson MOVED THAT
ORDINANCE NO.542,AS READ BY THE CITY CLERK,BE APPROVED AND ADOPTED.
motion.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
Councilman Baljo seconded the
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Mayor Hill recessed the meeting.
Mayor Hill reconvened the meeting.
PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO.543,TRANSPORTATION
BOARD (With Emergency Clause)(Postponed))
)Acting City Manager Kathleen
Connelly explained that during the Transportation Board meetings,certain
problems have become apparent,such as most communications come from the
Department of Public Works,and recommended that the coordination for this Board
be done by the Department of Public Works.Ms Connelly further stated that due
to lack of agenda items on a monthly basis,i t is not necessary for the Board to
meet once a month as dictated by the existing Ordinance,and suggested amending
the Ordinance to require meetings only as necessary.
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 Eidson MOVED THAT
ORDINANCE NO.543,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.
City Clerk Kathleen Connelly read as
follows:
ORDINANCE NO.543,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,ARTICLE 2-17 APACHE
JUNCTION TRANSPORATION BOARD;REPEALING ANY CONFLICTING PROVISIONS;AND
PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY.
Councilman Eidson MOVED THAT
ORDINANCE NO.543,AS READ BY THE CITY CLERK,BE APPROVED AND ADOPTED.
Councilman Baljo seconded the
motion.
Vice Mayor Bakkedahl amended the
motion THAT THE TRANSPORTATION BOARD MEET A MINIMUM OF ONCE PER YEAR.
Councilman Baljo seconded the
amendment to the motion.
VOTE (on the amendment to the motion):Unanimous
The amendment carried.
VOTE (on the motion with the amendment):Unanimous
The motion carried.
PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO.536,PZ-37-86,
DAV SUPERSTITION MOUNTAIN CHAPTER NO.30 )
)Director of Planning Chuck Newcomer
explained that the applicant could not attend this hearing,and requests
postponement until the next regular meeting.
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Councilman Baljo MOVED THAT
ORDINANCE NO.536 BE POSTPONED UNTIL THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF
NOVEMBER 4,1986.
Councilwoman Gardner seconded the
motion.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO.537,
PZ-38-86,ITAM LIZZIE LO CURTO
)Director of Planning Chuck Newcomer
explained that this is an application for rezoning of a 5 acre parcel,located
between 16th Avenue and East 17th Avenue from South Bowman Road to South Cortez
Road,from General Rural to C-3/PD General Commercial District by Planned
Development,and stated that the Planning and Zoning Commission recommends
approval with stipulations as pertain to a planned development.
Mr.Terry Kutzbach,2462 S.Gaucho,
Mesa,requested approval of the application,and outlined the proposal for a
shopping center.
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.
Councilwoman Gardner MOVED THAT
ORDINANCE NO.537,BE READ BY TITLE ONLY AND THE READING OF THE ENTIRE ORDINANCE
BE WAIVED.
Vice Mayor Bakkedahl seconded the
motion.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
City Clerk Kathleen Connelly read as
follows:
ORDINANCE NO.537,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
APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA,CHANGING THE ZONING DISTRICT CLASSIFICATION IN
REZONING CASE PZ-38-86 FROM GR GENERAL RURAL TO C-3/PD GENERAL COMMERCIAL
DISTRICT BY PLANNED DEVELOPMENT;REPEALING ANY CONFLICTING PROVISIONS;AND
PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY.
Vice Mayor Bakkedahl MOVED THAT
ORDINANCE NO.537,AS READ BY THE CITY CLERK,BE APPROVED AND ADOPTED.
Councilwoman Gardner seconded the
motion.
VOTE:In Favor:Councilman Eidson,Councilman Baljo,Councilwoman Gardner,
Vice Mayor Bakkedahl,Mayor Hill
Abstained:Councilwoman Taylor
The motion carried.
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PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO.538,
PZ-39-86,HARAMBASIC
)Assistant Planner,Doug Williams,
briefed the Council on the request for rezoning of a 2.3 acre parcel,located
east of Meridian 300 feet north of Apache Trail,from General Rural to C-3
General Commercial,and further stated that the Planning and Zoning Commission
recommends approval of the application with stipulations.
Mr.Keith Stachar,6301 E.Roundup,
Apache Junction,representing the applicants,requested approval of the
rezoning.
Mayor Hill asked if 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.
Councilwoman Taylor MOVED THAT
ORDINANCE NO.538,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.538,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,APACHE
JUNCTION,ARIZONA,CHANGING THE ZONING DISTRICT CLASSIFICATION IN REZONING CASE
PZ-39-86 FROM GR GENERAL RURAL TO C-3 GENERAL COMMERCIAL DISTRICT;REPEALING ANY
CONFLICTING PROVISIONS;AND PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY.
Councilwoman Taylor MOVED THAT
ORDINANCE NO.538,AS READ BY THE CITY CLERK,BE APPROVED AND ADOPTED.
Councilman Baljo seconded the
motion.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO.544,AMENDING THE
APACHE JUNCTION COMMUNITY SERVICES
FACILITY USE MANUAL,USER CATEGORIES
(With the Emergency Clause)(Postponed))
)Director of Community Services Jeff
Bell explained that the acceptance of this Use Manual was postponed pending
recommendations for insurance requirements,and recommended that should the
facilities be requested for the use they were intended for,no liability
insurance be required,and that be a requirement for one million dollars in
coverage for non -city sponsored activity with the exception of the Community
Center.
Mayor Hill asked if there was anyone
who wished to speak in favor of or in opposition to the item.There being no
one wishing to address the Council,Mayor Hill closed the hearing to the public.
Councilman Baljo MOVED THAT
ORDINANCE NO.544,BE READ BY TITLE ONLY WITH THE EMERGENCY CLAUSE,AND THE
READING OF THE ENTIRE ORDINANCE BE WAIVED.
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Councilwoman Taylor seconded the
motion.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
City Clerk Kathleen Connelly read as
follows:
ORDINANCE NO.544,AN ORDINANCE OF
THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA,AMENDING THE
CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT FACILITY USE MANUAL;
REPEALING ANY CONFLICTING;AND PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY.
Councilman Eidson MOVED THAT
ORDINANCE NO.544,AS READ BY THE CITY CLERK,BE APPROVED AND ADOPTED WITH THE
FOLLOWING AMENDMENTS:
THAT UNDER USER CATEGORIES NOS.2 AND 3 BE NONE FOR USES AS DESIGNATED,AND ANY
OTHER USES TO REQUEST CITY COUNCIL CONSIDERATION.
Vice Mayor Bakkedahl seconded the
motion.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO.545,OPTIONAL
DEADLINE FOR FILING NOMINATION PAPERS
(With the Emergency Clause)
)Acting City Manager/City Clerk
Kathleen Connelly explained that State law was recently changed to allow for
optional filing dates for the nomination papers necessary to run for city
council,with a provision that a city or town may use the old method i f adopted
by ordinance.
Mayor Hill asked i f there was anyone
who wished to speak in favor of or in opposition to the item.There being no
one wishing to address the Council,Mayor Hill closed the hearing to the public.
Councilwoman Gardner MOVED THAT
ORDINANCE NO.545,BE READ BY TITLE ONLY WITH THE EMERGENCY CLAUSE,AND THE
READING OF THE ENTIRE ORDINANCE BE WAIVED.
Vice Mayor Bakkedahl seconded the
motion.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
City Clerk Kathleen Connelly read as
follows:
ORDINANCE NO.545,AN ORDINANCE OF
THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA,FIXING THE
DATES FOR CANDIDATES TO FILE NOMINATION PAPERS FOR MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS AS
AUTHORIZED BY ARIZONA REVISED STATUTES §16-311;REPEALING ANY CONFLICTING
PROVISIONS;PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY;AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
Councilwoman Gardner MOVED THAT
ORDINANCE NO.545,AS READ BY THE CITY CLERK,BE APPROVED AND ADOPTED.
motion.
Councilman Eidson seconded the
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VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
OLD BUSINESS
None.
III NEW BUSINESS
APPOINTMENT TO THE LIBRARY BOARD )
)Mr.Terry Spence,1701 S.Monterey
Avenue,Apache Junction,a member of the Library Board,explained that Rosaline
Debnam resigned from the Board,creating a vacancy.Mr.Spence stated that the
Library Board recommends the appointment of Cheryl Class -Erickson to that
vacancy.
Councilwoman Taylor MOVED THAT
MS CHERYL CLASS-ERICKSON BE APPOINTED TO THE LIBRARY BOARD,SAID TERM TO EXPIRE
JUNE 30,1988.
motion.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
Councilman Baljo seconded the
PROPOSED RESOLUTION NO.86-39,
AB -86-06,VITTORI AND MCKAY
)Director of Public Works Rich Broman
briefed the Council on the request for the abandonment of Fifth Avenue from
Conestoga Road to Cortez Road,and stated that the Development Coordinating
Committee recommends approval of the abandonment.
Mr.Thomas Vittori,522 S.Cortez,
Apache Junction,requested approval of the application for abandonment.
Councilwoman Taylor MOVED THAT
RESOLUTION NO.86-39,A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA,DECLARING THAT A CERTAIN FEDERALLY PATENTED EASEMENT
FOR PUBLIC RIGHTS -OF -WAY PURPOSES DESCRIBED AS FIFTH AVENUE BETWEEN CORTEZ ROAD
AND CONESTOGA ROAD DESCRIBED IN STREET ABANDONMENT CASE AB -86-06,IS NO LONGER
NECESSARY FOR PUBLIC USE AS A ROADWAY AND IS HEREBY ABANDONED AND EXTINGUISHED
AS PRESENT OR FUTURE RIGHTS -OF -WAY,BE APPROVED AND ADOPTED.
Councilman Baljo seconded the
motion.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
WATER IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT
)Director of Public Works Rich Broman
explained that a request was made for a Community Development Block Grant by
Mr.Kenneth Rheim on August 5th,to provide water to certain areas,and because
the request did not comply with CDBG requirements i t was concluded that an
Improvement District would be a more viable alternative.Mr.Broman requested
that the Council give authorization to allow the Department of Public Works to
coordinate the establishment of an Improvement District for the extension of
water mains.
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Mr.Kenneth Rheim,2181 N.Starr
Rd.,Apache Junction,addressed the Council requesting approval.
Councilwoman Gardner MOVED THAT
AUTHORIZATION BE GIVEN THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS,THROUGH THE ACTING CITY
MANAGER,TO COORDINATE WITH PROPERTY OWNERS AND THE ARIZONA WATER COMPANY TO
ASSIST IN THE PREPARATION OF A PETITION TO ESTABLISH AN IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT FOR
THE EXTENSION OF WATER MAINS.
Councilman Baljo seconded the
motion.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
AMENDED FINAL PLAT,INDIAN SUMMERS
CONDOMINIUMS,PHASE II,III,AND IV )
)Director of Planning Chuck Newcomer
stated that this is a request for approval of an amendment to a final plat for
the Indian Summers Condominiums,Phase II,III,and IV,and further stated that
upon review,the Subdivision Committee recommends approval.
Councilman Baljo MOVED THAT THE
"FINAL PLAT OF INDIAN SUMMERS CONDOMINIUMS,PHASE II,III,AND IV AMENDED",BE
APPROVED.
Councilwoman Taylor seconded the
motion.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
TRANSPORTATION BOARD GOALS,
DESIGN CONCEPT REPORT FOR FREEWAY
BILLBOARD POLICY )
)Transportation Board Chairman,Tony
Vehon,addressed the Council outlining the Transportation Board Goals and
Objectives,recommendations to the Arizona Department of Transportation on
Design Concept Report for the Superstition Freeway,and recommended the Sign
Ordinance as pertains to Billboard policy be sent back to the Planning and
Zoning Commission for review and possible amendment.
Councilwoman Gardner MOVED THAT THE
GOALS AND OBJECTIVES FOR THE TRANSPORTATION BOARD,BE APPROVED;
AND THAT THE RECOMMENDATIONS AS PRESENTED BY THE TRANSPORTATION BOARD BE
APPROVED,AND THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS,THROUGH THE ACTING CITY
MANAGER,BE DIRECTED TO PROVIDE THE ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION WITH
NOTICE OF THESE ACTIONS AND FURTHER COORDINATE AS MAY BE APPROPRIATE;
AND THAT THE SIGN ORDINANCE BE REVIEWED IN REGARD TO BILLBOARD CONSTRUCTION
ALONG THE SUPERSTITION FREEWAY CORRIDOR.
Councilman Baljo seconded the
motion.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
REQUESTS FOR COMMUNITY CENTER FACILITY
USE FOR POLITICAL PURPOSES FOR JEAN PERKINS
AND THE APACHE JUNCTION AREA DEMOCRATS )
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)Director of Community Services Jeff
Bell explained that there are two requests for the use of the Community Center
Facility for political purposes;one by the Apache Junction Area Democrats to
conduct monthly meetings;and one by Jean Perkins to hold a "Meet Your
Candidate"night,and recommended approval.
Vice Mayor Bakkedahl MOVED THAT THE
REQUEST FOR THE USE OF THE COMMUNITY CENTER FACILITY BY THE APACHE JUNCTION AREA
DEMOCRATS TO CONDUCT MONTHLY MEETINGS,AND BY JEAN PERKINS FOR "MEET YOUR
CANDIDATE NIGHTS"ON NOVEMBER 2,1986,BE APPROVED.
Councilwoman Gardner seconded the
motion.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
OFFICIAL DESIGNATION OF CITY VEHICLES
)Acting City Manager/City Clerk
Kathleen Connelly stated that State law stipulates that each political
subdivision,such as the city,designate it's official vehicles in a particular
manner to include a city seal and specific wording.The law allows the Council
to exempt vehicles which would not have the official seal and governmental
license plates i f they are used in felony investigations and in confidential
matters.Ms Connelly recommended the Police Department undercover vehicles,and
the vehicles used by the Chief of Police and the City Manager be exempted,since
they are equipped to be used for unmarked police cars.
Councilman Baljo MOVED THAT THE
FOLLOWING CITY VEHICLES BE DESIGNATED AS EXEMPT:
POLICE UNDERCOVER WORK CARS,CHIEF OF POLICE CAR,AND THE CITY MANAGER'S CAR,IN
COMPLIANCE WITH ARIZONA REVISED STATUTE §28-1443.
Councilman Eidson seconded the
motion.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
PROPOSED RESOLUTION NO.86-40,VACATION
OF A PORTION OF MANZANITA STREET,EAST
OF DESERT VIEW DRIVE (RUBY)
)Ms Connelly explained that at the
first meeting in July,the abandonment of a portion of Manzanita Street was
discussed due to the abandonment of an adjacent section of the Street,and in
order to complete this,i t is necessary for the Council to take action.
Mr.Dan Ruby,1325 N.Desert View,
Apache Junction,requested approval of the abandonment.
Mayor Hill explained that this
action is to give the property back to Mr.Ruby.
Councilwoman Taylor asked i f
Mr.Ruby has total use of the property following this action.
Director of Public Works Rich Broman
replied that this is correct,this is not a Federally Patented Easement.
Councilwoman Gardner MOVED THAT
RESOLUTION NO.86-40,A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA,DECLARING THAT A PORTION OF A ROADWAY LOCATED ON
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MANZANITA STREET BE VACATED,AND THAT THE TITLE TO SUCH PORTION OF ROADWAY SHALL
VEST IN THE NAMES OF DANIEL T.RUBY AND GLORIA A.RUBY 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.
Vice Mayor Bakkedahl seconded the
motion.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
COUNCIL DIRECTION ON GROWTH CONFERENCE
RECOMMENDATIONS (PUBLIC INFORMATION
PERSON,BED TAX,SEWER SYSTEM)
)Ms Connelly stated that this item
requires action from the Council to authorize staff to take the steps necessary
to study and research of the recommendations resulting from the Apache Junction
Growth Conference,as i t will constitute the use of staff time and resources.
Councilman Baljo MOVED THAT
DIRECTION BE GIVEN THE ACTING CITY MANAGER TO TAKE THE FOLLOWING STEPS TO
RESEARCH AND/OR IMPLEMENT THE FOLLOWING RECOMMENDATIONS RESULTING FROM THE
APACHE JUNCTION GROWTH CONFERENCE:
1.CONTACT THE CITY OF MESA IN REGARDS TO DEVELOPING AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL
AGREEMENT FOR SEWAGE TREATMENT
2.CONTACT PUBLIC AGENCIES AND PRIVATIZATION FIRMS TO OBTAIN PRELIMINARY
INFORMATION FOR DEVELOPMENT OF PROPOSALS,REP,IN REGARDS SEWAGE COLLECTION
AND TREATMENT SYSTEMS
3.INVESTIGATE WHAT COSTS WOULD BE INCURRED FOR ENGINEERING AND FINANCE STUDIES
TO EVALUATE THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A SEWAGE SYSTEM,1)TOTALING DEVELOPED
AND FINANCED BY THE CITY INCLUDING GRANTS,2)PARTIALLY DEVELOPED BY THE
CITY TO INCLUDE WITH MESA FOR TREATMENT,3)PRIVATIZATION OF THE COLLECTION
AND TREATMENT,4)PRIVATIZATION OF THE COLLECTION WITH THE MESA OPTION FOR
TREATMENT.
4.DETERMINE WHAT ENGINEERING AND ECONOMIC ASSESSMENT FEE WOULD BE NEEDED TO
DETERMINE IF THE CITY CAN DEVELOP A SEWAGE SYSTEM AND ACQUIRE WATER
COMPANIES SIMULTANEOUSLY,CONSIDERING THE MESA OPTION AND PRIVATIZATION OF
THE SEWAGE SYSTEM,AND SUBMIT THE RECOMMENDATIONS FOR FINANCING.
I FURTHER MOVE THAT DIRECTION BE GIVEN TO CONTACT THE CITY OF MESA REGARDING
SEWER SYSTEM EXPANSION AS RECOMMENDED BY THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION.
Councilman Eidson seconded the
motion.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
AUTHORIZATION FOR BID:COMPUTER
UPGRADE TO SYSTEM 36
)Controller Keith Lewis explained
that the present system,an IBM System 34,is not cost-efficient,and requested
authorization to solicit bids for a new IBM System 36 with three options
available at currently.
Vice Mayor Bakkedahl MOVED THAT
AUTHORIZATION BE GIVEN THE CONTROLLER,THROUGH THE ACTING CITY MANAGER,TO
PROCEED WITH AN RFP FOR THE PURCHASE OF AN IBM SYSTEM 36 TO INCLUDE THE
APPROPRIATE SOFTWARE.
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Councilman Baljo seconded the
motion.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
APPOINTMENT TO THE CITY COUNCIL )
)Councilwoman Taylor MOVED THAT THE
APPOINTMENT TO THE CITY COUNCIL,TO FILL THE VACANT SEAT,BE POSTPONED UNTIL THE
COUNCIL HAS SET A TIME TO INTERVIEW THE APPLICANTS.
Councilwoman Gardner seconded the
motion.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
EXECUTIVE SESSION,WORK SESSION,
NOVEMBER 3,1986
EXECUTIVE SESSION,WORK SESSION
NOVEMBER 4,1986 )
)Councilwoman Gardner MOVED THAT AN
EXECUTIVE SESSION BE HELD AT 5:30 P.M.,AND A WORK SESSION AT 7:00 P.M.,ON
NOVEMBER 3,1986,IN THE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS;
AND THAT AN EXECUTIVE SESSION AND AND A WORK SESSION BE HELD AT 5:30 P.M.,ON
NOVEMBER 4,1986,IN THE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS.
Councilman Baljo seconded the
motion.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
INFORMATION AND REPORTS
(COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS)
None.
REQUESTS OF COUNCIL
None.
ADJOURNMENT )
)Councilman Baljo MOVED THAT THE
MEETING BE ADJOURNED AT 10:10 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 October 7,1986
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ACCEPTED THIS 4TH DAY OF NOVFMRFR ,1986,BY THE MAYOR AND
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA.
77 a -1.27A
NORMAN S.HILL
Mayor
ATTEST:
KATHLEEN CONNELLY
City Clerk
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