HomeMy WebLinkAbout1986-12-16 City Council Regular MinutesCITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
DECEMBER 16,1986
The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Apache Junction,
Arizona,was held on December 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
Councilman Eidson gave the Invocation.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilman Baljo led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL
Councilmen Present:
Staff Present:
Others Present:
Councilwoman Taylor
Councilman Baljo
Councilwoman Gardner
Councilman Eidson
Vice Mayor Bakkedahl
Mayor Hill
Acting City Manager/City Clerk Kathleen Connelly
City Attorney David Alexander
Deputy City Clerk Lori Clark
Controller Keith Lewis
Director of Planning Chuck Newcomer
Director of Public Works Rich Broman
Director of Public Safety Bill McDaniel
Economic Development Specialist John Schoeph
Director of Community Services Jeff Bell
Mr.Mike Sleeseman
1863 S.Buena Vista
Apache Junction,Arizona
Mr.Richard Taylor
616 S.Saguaro
Apache Junction,Arizona
Ms Sandie Smith
Mrs.Grace Wilson
E.Junction
Apache Junction,Arizona
Mr.Roger Miller
2730 W.Foothill
Apache Junction,Arizona
Mr.Earl Crabs
202 N.Verde
Apache Junction,Arizona
Mr.Ron Cantrell
4178 E.Cholla
Phoenix,Arizona
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Ms Beverly Emrud
1639 E.Junction Drive
Apache Junction,Arizona
Ms Alice Olsen
1685 E.Junction Drive
Apache Junction,Arizona
Mr.Jerry Burgess
349 S.Saguaro
Apache Junction,Arizona
Mr.Clarence Emrud
1639 E.Junction Drive
Apache Junction,Arizona
Mr.George Gackle
77 N.Tomahawk
Apache Junction,Arizona
Mr.Mike Becker
1564 N.Boyd
Apache Junction,Arizona
Ms Annabelle Richards
2512 E.4th Avenue
Apache Junction,Arizona
Mr.Gil Verley
620 S.Palo Verde
Apache Junction,Arizona
Mr.Glen J.Pratt
2555 W.madero
Mesa,Arizona 85202
ACCEPTANCE OF CONSENT AGENDA )
)Councilwoman Taylor MOVED THAT
CONSENT AGENDA ITEM NOS.1 AND 2,AND THAT ITEM NO.11,BE MOVED TO THE FIRST
ITEM UNDER PUBLIC HEARINGS,TO BE FOLLOWED BY ITEM NO.4.
Councilman Baljo seconded the
motion.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
Introduction of Distinguished Visitors and Guests
None.
AWARDS,PRESENTATIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS
None.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
Acting City Manager/City Clerk Kathleen Connelly reported that nomination
packets for the upcoming Primary Election are available at City Hall,with three
council seats and the mayor's seat to be placed on the ballot,with a return
deadline of 5:00 p.m.,on January 2nd.Ms Connelly also stated that Thursday,
December 18th,there will be a Work Session on the General Plan with public
comment to be prohibited asstipulated by the Council.
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CALL TO THE PUBLIC
Ms Jean Perkins,616 N.Cactus,Apache Junction,addressed the Council with
suggestions on street and house sign sizes,and commented on accusation made at
the last regular meeting.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
APPOINTMENT OF COUNCILMEMBER
(Postponed Item)
)Councilwoman Taylor MOVED THAT JERRY
BURGESS BE APPOINTED TO THE CITY COUNCIL,TO FILL THE VACANCY CREATED BY THE
RESIGNATION OF FRANK JIMENEZ.
Councilman Baljo seconded the
motion.
Ms Connelly announced that Deane
Jones and Penny Secor have withdrawn their applications for that vacancy on the
Council.
VOTE:In Favor:Councilman Eidson,Councilman Baljo,Councilwoman Taylor
Opposed:Councilwoman Gardner,Vice Mayor Bakkedahl
Abstained:Mayor Hill(possible conflict of interest)
The motion carried.
PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO.552,SWAP MEET
VENDOR APPLICATION FEES (Postponed Item)
(With the Emergency Clause_ ___
)Ms Connelly explained that at the
last meeting a committee was formed to study this proposed ordinance,which
requires a space fee and a business license application fee for swap meet
vendors,and outlined the recommendations submitted by the Committee.
Mr.Mike Sleeseman,1863 S.Buena
Vista,Apache Junction,General Manager of Park N'Swap,addressed the issue of
business license fees for vendors.
Mr.Richard Taylor,616 S.Saguaro,
Apache Junction,spoke in opposition to the licensing of swap meet vendors.
Ms Sandie Smith stated that having
served on this Committee,the recommendations are fair and should be sufficient.
Mrs.Grace Wilson,E.Junction,
Apache Junction,addressed the Council opposing the proposed ordinance.
Mr.Roger Miller,2730 W.Foothill,
Apache Junction,a swap meet vendor,stated that every vendor should not have to
obtain a business license.
Mr.Earl Crabs,202 N.Verde,Apache
Junction,addressed the Council in opposition to the licensing of swap meet
vendors.
City Clerk Kathleen Connelly
reminded the public that vendors of yard sale type items may sell up to 16 days
per year without having to pay the City Business License.
Mayor Hill asked i f there was anyone
else who wished to speak in favor of or in opposition to the application.There
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being no one wishing to address the Council,Mayor Hill closed the hearing to
the public.
Vice Mayor Bakkedahl MOVED THAT
ORDINANCE NO.552,BE READ BY TITLE ONLY AND THE READING OF THE ENTIRE ORDINANCE
BE WAIVED.
motion.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
follows:
Councilman Baljo seconded the
City Clerk Kathleen Connelly read as
ORDINANCE NO.552,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 8-6 SWAP MEET OPERATIONS,
SECTION 8-6-6 SCHEDULE;REPEALING ANY CONFLICTING PROVISIONS;PROVIDING FOR
SEVERABILITY;PROVIDING PENALTIES;AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
Councilman Baljo MOVED THAT
ORDINANCE NO.552,AS READ BY THE CITY CLERK,BE APPROVED AND ADOPTED WITH THE
FOLLOWING AMENDMENTS:
SECTION 8-6-6 SCHEDULE,SUBPARAGRAPH A:SERVICE TAX IN THE AMOUNT OF 50t PER
DAY;
SECTION 8-6-6 SCHEDULE,SUBPARAGRAPH B:THAT THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION
BUSINESS LICENSE FEE IN THE AMOUNT OF $25.00;
SECTION 8-6-6,SUBSECTION B:
INSERT THE WORDS "OR USED"IN LINE 6 AFTER THE WORDS "NEW";
THAT THE BUSINESS LICENSE APPLICATION FEE BE $25.00 PER YEAR,AS STATED,THAT
EXISTING VENDORS BE GIVEN UNTIL JANUARY 5,1987,5:00 P.M.,TO OBTAIN THEIR
LICENSE AND SALES TAX NUMBERS AND THAT THE RENEWAL FEE FOR THE LICENSE BE SET AT
$5.00 PER YEAR FOR EACH TWELVE MONTH PERIOD.
THAT A NEW SUBSECTION F BE ADDED TO READ AS FOLLOWS:
INDIVIDUAL RENTING ORDINANCE LEASING A SPACE ORDINANCE STALL AT A SWAP MEET FOR
THE PURPOSE OF SELLING THEIR PERSONALLY -OWNED HOUSEHOLD ITEMS SHALL BE EXEMPT
FROM ANY BUSINESS LICENSE APPLICATION FEE ONLY UNTIL SUCH SALES DO NOT EXCEED
SIXTEEN DAYS PER CALENDAR YEAR.SUCH VENDORS SHALL NOT BE EXEMPT FROM THE CITY
SPACE RENTAL FEE AND SHALL BE REQUIRED TO COMPLETE AN "EXEMPT STATUS"LICENSE
FORM.WHEN SUCH SALES EXCEED SIXTEEN DAYS PER CALENDAR YEAR,THEN THE VENDOR
SHALL BE REQUIRED TO PAY THE BUSINESS LICENSE FEE AND COMPLY WITH ALL OTHER
REGULATIONS PERTAINING TO VENDORS AT SWAP MEETS.
Councilman Eidson stated that the Committee appointed has submitted viable
recommendations,and those should be approved.
The motion died due to lack of a
second.
Councilman Baljo MOVED THAT
ORDINANCE NO.552,AS READ BY THE CITY CLERK,BE APPROVED AND ADOPTED WITH THE
FOLLOWING AMENDMENTS:
1.THAT THE TITLE OF THE FEE PAID TO THE CITY FOR THE RENT OR LEASE OF A SPACE
ORDINANCE STALL AT A SWAP MEET BE CHANGED TO A "CITY SPACE RENTAL FEE"WHERE
NECESSARY,AND THAT THE FEE REMAIN AT 50t PER SPACE PER DAY.
2.THAT THE WORDS "OR USED"BE INSERTED IN SECTION 8-6-6,SUBSECTION B,LINE 6
AFTER THE WORDS "OF ANY NEW".
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3.THAT THE BUSINESS LICENSE APPLICATION FEE BE SET AT $5.00 PER YEAR AND THAT
EXISTING VENDORS BE GIVEN UNTIL JANUARY 5,1987,5:00 P.M.TO OBTAIN THEIR
LICENSE AND SALES TAX NUMBERS AND THAT THE RENEWAL FEE FOR THE LICENSE BE
SET AT $5.00 PER YEAR FOR EACH TWELVE MONTH PERIOD.
4.THAT A NEW SUBSECTION F BE ADDED TO READ AS FOLLOWS:
INDIVIDUALS RENTING ORDINANCE LEASING A SPACE OR STALL AT A SWAP MEET FOR
THE PURPOSE OF SELLING THEIR PERSONALLY -OWNED HOUSEHOLD ITEMS SHALL BE
EXEMPT FROM ANY BUSINESS LICENSE APPLICATION FEE ONLY UNTIL SUCH SALES DO
NOT EXCEED SIXTEEN DAYS PER CALENDAR YEAR.SUCH VENDORS SHALL NOT BE EXEMPT
FROM THE CITY SPACE RENTAL FEE AND SHALL BE REQUIRED TO COMPLETE AN "EXEMPT
STATUS"LICENSE FORM.WHEN SUCH SALES EXCEED SIXTEEN DAYS PER CALENDAR
YEAR,THEN THE VENDOR SHALL BE REQUIRED TO PAY THE BUSINESS LICENSE
APPLICATION FEE IN ADDITION TO THE CITY SPACE RENTAL FEE AND COMPLY WITH ALL
OTHER REGULATIONS PERTAINING TO VENDORS AT SWAP MEETS.
Councilwoman Gardner seconded the
motion.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
Mayor Hill wished everyone a Merry Christmas,and recessed the meeting at
7:40 p.m.
Mayor Hill reconvened the meeting at 7:49 p.m.
APPLICATION FOR SMALL GAME BINGO
LICENSE,APACHE TRAIL KOA
)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 THE
APPLICATION FOR A SMALL GAME BINGO LICENSE,SUBMITTED BY APACHE TRAIL KOA BE
RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL,TO THE ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE,BINGO LICENSING
AUTHORITY.
Councilwoman Taylor seconded the
motion.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO.553,AMENDMENTS
TO CHAPTER 3 OF THE CITY CODE,CITY
MANAGER (With Emergency Clause)
)City Attorney David Alexander
explained that the City Manager's contract calls for a provision of an 18 month
no -cut contract,and since the City Code has a provision that the City Manager
serves at the pleasure of the City Council,i t is recommended that the City Code
be amended to add "subject to any agreements of employment entered into pursuant
to another article of the City Code",which would authorize a contract that
would provide for other than "at the pleasure of the Council".
Vice Mayor Bakkedahl MOVED THAT
ORDINANCE NO.553,BE READ BY TITLE ONLY AND THE READING OF THE ENTIRE ORDINANCE
BE WAIVED.
Councilwoman Taylor seconded the
motion.
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VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
City Clerk Kathleen Connelly read as
follows:
ORDINANCE NO.553,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 3-1 CITY
MANAGER,SECTION 3-1-2 OFFICE OF CITY MANAGER CREATED;REPEALING ANY CONFLICTING
PROVISIONS;PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY;AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
Vice Mayor Bakkedahl MOVED THAT
ORDINANCE NO.553,AS READ BY THE CITY CLERK,BE APPROVED AND ADOPTED.
Councilman Baljo seconded the
motion.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO.554,PROPOSED
RESOLUTION NO.86-45,CITY EMERGENCY
OPERATION PLAN (With Emergency Clause))_
)Lieutenant Reed Cox briefed the
Council on the purpose of the Emergency Plan,and explained that this ordinance
adopts the Plan,and Resolution No.86-45 declares the Emergency Operation Plan
a public record.
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 Taylor MOVED THAT
ORDINANCE NO.554,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.554,AN ORDINANCE OF
THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA,ADOPTING BY
REFERENCE THE EMERGENCY OPERATIONS PLAN,REPEALING ANY CONFLICTING PROVISIONS;
PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY;AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
Councilwoman Taylor MOVED THAT
ORDINANCE NO.554,AS READ BY THE CITY CLERK,BE APPROVED AND ADOPTED;
I FURTHER MOVE THAT RESOLUTION
NO.86-45,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 EMERGENCY OPERATIONS PLAN;
BE APPROVED AND ADOPTED.
Councilwoman Gardner seconded the
motion.
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Councilman Baljo outlined the
benefits of having a plan such as this.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO.556,ESTABLISHING
SPEED LIMIT ON TOMAHAWK ROAD FROM U.S.
HIGHWAY 60 TO BROADWAY AVENUE
(With the Emergency Clause)
)Director of Public Works Rich Broman
stated that an engineering study was conducted to establish a speed limit on
Tomahawk Road,from U.S.Highway 60 to Broadway Avenue,and recommended that the
speed limit of 35 mph be approved.
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.556,BE READ BY TITLE ONLY 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.556,AN ORDINANCE OF
THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA,ESTABLISHING
THE SPEED LIMIT ON TOMAHAWK ROAD BETWEEN U.S.HIGHWAY 60 AND BROADWAY AVENUE;
REPEALING ANY CONFLICTING PROVISIONS;PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY;AND DECLARING
AN EMERGENCY.
Councilwoman Gardner MOVED THAT
ORDINANCE NO.556,AS READ BY THE CITY CLERK,BE APPROVED AND ADOPTED.
Councilwoman Taylor seconded the
motion.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO.557,REPEALING
ORDINANCE NO.486,PZ-3-86,ADULT USES )
)Director of Planning Chuck Newcomer
explained the differences between Ordinance Nos.486 and 557,and recommended
the adoption of Ordinance No.557,which repeals Ordinance No.486.
Councilman Baljo MOVED THAT
ORDINANCE NO.557,BE POSTPONED UNTIL MAY 30,1987,AND THE EXISTING MORATORIUM
REMAIN IN EFFECT.
Councilman Eidson seconded the
motion.
City Attorney David Alexander
explained that should this motion be passed,Ordinance No.486 will go into
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effect January 6,1987,so suggested the drafting of an ordinance to repeal
Ordinance No.486,to be brought to the Council at a Special meeting prior to
January 6th.
Councilman Baljo added to the
motion:
THAT STAFF BE DIRECTED TO DRAFT AN ORDINANCE TO REPEAL ORDINANCE NO.486,TO BE
BROUGHT BACK TO THE CITY COUNCIL JANUARY 5,1987.
Councilman Eidson seconded the
addition to the motion.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
/PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO.558,
PZ-42-86,STUMP
)Assistant Planner Doug Williams
briefed the Council on the request for rezoning of a U acre parcel,located on
the northeast corner of Junction Street and Tomahawk Road,from General Rural to
CR-2 Single Family Residence Zone,and stated that staff recommends denial,and
that the Planning and Zoning Commission also recommends denial of the
application,since the request does not comply with the General Plan.
Mr.Ron Cantrell,4178 E.Cholla,
Phoenix,representing the applicants,requested approval of the rezoning,
wishing to place a home on a portion of the property.
Ms Beverly Emrud,1639 E.Junction
Drive,Apache Junction,addressed the Council in favor of the rezoning,stating
that this would improve the area.
Ms Alice Olsen,1685 E.Junction
Drive,Apache Junction,spoke in favor of the application.
Mr.Jerry Burgess,349 S.Saguaro,
Apache Junction,asked i f this recommendation for denial is based upon the new
General Plan or the one in effect at the present time,and stated that the
General Plan is not a law,and cases should be adjusted to the Plan.
Director of Planning Chuck Newcomer
replied that i t is based on the General Plan presently in effect.
Ms Laura James,owner of an adjacent
property,also addressed the Council in favor of the rezoning.
Mr.Clarence Emrud,1639 E.Junction
Drive,Apache Junction,spoke in favor of the application.
Mr.George Gackle,77 N.Tomahawk,a
neighbor of the property in question,also spoke in favor of the rezoning.
Ms Grace Wilson,addressed the
Council,requesting approval of the application.
Mr.Mike Becker,1564 N.Boyd,
Apache Junction,stated that this is a 1 acre minimum area,and the reasons for
rezoning are not sufficient.
Ms Annabelle Richards,2512 E.4th
Avenue,Apache Junction,addressed the Council in opposition to the rezoning.
Mr.Gil Verley,620 S.Palo Verde,
Apache Junction,stated that the General Plan is subject to change,and there
could be intelligent deviation from policy.
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There being no one else wishing to
address the Council,Mayor Hill closed the hearing to the public.
Councilman Eidson MOVED THAT
ORDINANCE NO.558,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.558,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-42-86 FROM GR GENERAL RURAL TO CR-2 SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE
ZONE;REPEALING ANY CONFLICTING PROVISIONS;AND PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY.
Councilwoman Gardner MOVED THAT
ORDINANCE NO.558 BE POSTPONED UNTIL THE REGULAR MEETING OF JANUARY 6,1987.
Councilwoman Gardner explained that
on there is a work session on the General Plan on December 18th,which may help
with this decision.
Vice Mayor Bakkedahl seconded the
motion.
VOTE:In Favor:Councilwoman Gardner,Vice Mayor Bakkedahl,Mayor Hill
Opposed:Councilman Baljo,Councilman Eidson,Councilwoman Taylor
The motion failed.
Councilman Baljo stated that other
cities make changes in their General Plan at the same time as rezonings,and the
City of Apache Junction should also do this.
Councilman Eidson MOVED THAT
ORDINANCE NO.558,AS READ BY THE CITY CLERK,BE APPROVED AND ADOPTED.
Councilman Baljo seconded the
motion.
VOTE:In Favor:Councilman Eidson,Councilwoman Taylor,Councilman Baljo,
Mayor Hill
Opposed:Councilwoman Gardner,Vice Mayor Bakkedahl
The motion carried.
Councilman Baljo asked i f the Council would consider Jerry Burgess taking
his seat with the Council at this time,and asked City Attorney David Alexander
i f this was legal.
Mr.Alexander stated that policy is to seat an appointed Councilmember at
the next regular Council meeting,and the City Code suggests that i f a
Councilmember is elected this policy also applies,and advised that Mr.Burgess
be seated at the next meeting.
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OLD BUSINESS
APPOINTMENTS TO ALTERNATIVE FUNDING
AD -HOC COMMITTEE (Postponed Item))
)Councilwoman Taylor explained that
this Alternative Funding Ad -Hoc Committee is to be appointed to search for
alternative methods of funding,but one requirement is to be a resident of the
City and many of the applicants do live outside the City limits.
Councilwoman Taylor MOVED THAT MIKE
DAVIS,AS THE ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIES ACTION TEAM REPRESENTATIVE,AND COUNCILMAN
EIDSON,TO REPRESENT THE CITY COUNCIL,BE APPOINTED TO THE ALTERNATIVE FUNDING
AD -HOC COMMITTEE.
Councilman Baljo seconded the
motion.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
DIRECTION TO THE PLANNING AND ZONING
COMMISSION TO AMEND REGULATIONS OF AGE
SPECIFIC OVERLAY ZONING DISTRICTS _
)Acting City Manager/City Clerk
Kathleen Connelly stated that at the Public Forum held recently,a group of
residents of the Apache Villa Subdivision brought to the Council's attention
that there appear to be loopholes in the Age Specific Overlay Zoning
regulations,and i t is appropriate for the Council to give direction to the
Planning and Zoning Commission to amend these regulations with stipulations
regarding what areas of the ordinance need to be looked at.
Councilwoman Gardner MOVED THAT
DIRECTION BE GIVEN TO THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION TO AMEND REGULATIONS OF
THE AGE SPECIFIC OVERLAY ZONING DISTRICTS,WITH THE FOLLOWING SUGGESTIONS:
1.TIME OF 45 DAYS OUT OF 365 CONSECUTIVE CALENDAR DAYS.
2.RESIDENCE PRESUMED
3.DEFINE RESIDENT,GUEST,AND VISITOR
Councilman Baljo seconded the
motion.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
Councilman Eidson stated that police
officers should not be used for enforcement,and that the Homeowner's
Association should have to compile proof to be presented to the Council.
Councilwoman Taylor asked i f anyone
could make a complaint of a violation,and would the City have to prove the
violation.City Attorney David
Alexander explained that at the present time,the burden of proof is on the
City.
AUTHORIZATION TO PROCEED WITH RETIRING
COUNCILMEMBERS HEALTH INSURANCE
)Ms Connelly stated that Council has
discussed the possibility of allowing retiring Councilmembers to participate in
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the city's health insurance coverage,and outlined the possible problems and
questions,should this action be taken.
Councilman Eidson stated that a
retiring councilmember should be able to participate in the city's health
insurance coverage,paying their own premium,one year for each year served on
the council.
Vice Mayor Bakkedahl gave his
opinion that a councilmember is a volunteer,elected official,and should not
benefit from that position.
City Attorney David Alexander stated
that one problem may occur with employees not receiving this same benefit.
Councilman Baljo MOVED THAT
AUTHORIZATION BE GIVEN THE ACTING CITY MANAGER TO PROCEED WITH RETIRING
COUNCILMEMBERS HEALTH INSURANCE TO INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING STIPULATIONS:
THAT RETIRING COUNCILMEMBERS BE ALLOWED TO CARRY IN FAITH THEIR OWN INSURANCE,
PLUS A HANDLING FEE OF $5.00 PER MONTH,COVERAGE MAY CONTINUE FOR ONE YEAR FOR
EACH YEAR SERVED ON THE CITY COUNCIL.
Councilwoman Taylor seconded the
motion.
VOTE:In Favor:Councilman Baljo,Councilman Eidson,Councilwoman Taylor,
Councilwoman Gardner,Mayor Hill
Opposed:Vice Mayor Bakkedahl
The motion carried.
AUTHORIZATION TO PROCEED WITH BID
PROCEDURES FOR SECURITY CAMERAS AND
MONITORS FOR THE POLICE DEPARTMENT
)Mayor Hill explained that the Police
Department dispatchers,and often other employees,are alone at night,and
presently there is no method of security,and suggested proceeding with the
purchase of security cameras and monitors for the Police Department and the
exterior of other buildings.
Director of Public Safety Bill
McDaniel stated that a price survey has been done and that for between $2,000
and $3,000,five cameras and monitors may be purchased.
Councilwoman Taylor asked where
these funds would come from.
Mr.McDaniel replied that the funds
may be taken from non -departmental,or perhaps from the police department
budget.
Councilman Baljo MOVED THAT
AUTHORIZATION BE GIVEN THE ACTING CITY MANAGER TO PROCEED WITH BID PROCEDURES
FOR SECURITY CAMERAS AND MONITORS FOR THE POLICE DEPARTMENT.
motion.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
AWARD OF BID FOR ARCHAEOLOGICAL
INVESTIGATIONS
Councilman Eidson seconded the
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)Director of Community Services Jeff
Bell stated that four bids were submitted for the archaeological investigations
as required by the Bureau of Land Management on the Apache Junction Equestrian
Trail,and that a committee consisting of BLM staff,and the Deputy State
Historic Preservation Officer reviewed and evaluated each proposal.Mr.Bell
recommended that the bid be awarded to the Museum of Northern Arizona,in the
amount of $17,942.23.
Mr.Bell further stated that BLM
implied that should the bid not be awarded at this time,i t would not place the
lease agreement in jeopardy,but would impact responses for a future bids.
Councilman Eidson gave the opinion
that an archeological investigation is unnecessary for an equestrian trail.
Vice Mayor Bakkedahl reminded the
Council that this was a stipulation of the lease agreement with BLM,which was
accepted by the City Council.
Acting City Manager/City Clerk
Kathleen Connelly asked i f this lease includes the 10 acre site that is located
within the city limits.
Mr.Bell replied that i t does
include that site,but the 10 acres does not have any archaeological findings so
does not require an investigation.
Councilwoman Gardner MOVED THAT THE
BID FOR ARCHAEOLOGICAL INVESTIGATIONS BE AWARDED TO THE MUSEUM OF NORTHERN
ARIZONA,IN THE AMOUNT OF $17,942.23.
Councilwoman Taylor seconded the
motion.
Councilman Baljo stated that this
land is "open space"and is important for the community to obtain.
Councilwoman Taylor asked when the
Museum of Northern Arizona would proceed with this project.
Mr.Bell replied that they would be
available to begin work in 90 days.
VOTE:In Favor:Councilwoman Taylor,Councilman Baljo,Councilman Eidson,
Councilwoman Gardner,Mayor Hill
Abstained:Vice Mayor Bakkedahl (possible conflict of interest)
The motion carried.
ACCEPTANCE OF RESIGNATION FROM AND APPOINTMENT
TO THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION )
)Director of Planning Chuck Newcomer
stated that due to the resignation of Mr.Tony Vehon,there is a vacancy on the
Planning and Zoning Commission,but as a News Release will be published,i t is
recommended that the appointment be postponed to allow additional applications.
Councilwoman Taylor requested that a
plaque be given to Tony Vehon for his dedicated service.
Councilwoman Gardner MOVED THAT THE
RESIGNATION OF TONY VEHON FROM THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION,BE ACCEPTED
WITH REGRET,AND THAT PUBLIC RECOGNITION AND A PLAQUE BE GIVEN TO MR.VEHON,FOR
HIS SERVICE.
Councilman Baljo seconded the
motion.
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VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
ACCEPTANCE OF RESIGNATION FROM
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
)Director of Community Services Jeff
Bell explained that Mr.Paul Miller has resigned from the Park and Recreation
Commission,but that there are no Talent Bank applications on file at the
present time.
Councilwoman Gardner MOVED THAT THE
RESIGNATION OF PAUL MILLER FROM THE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION,BE ACCEPTED
WITH REGRET.
Councilman Baljo seconded the
motion.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
REQUEST FOR USE OF COMMUNITY CENTER
FACILITY FOR POLITICAL PURPOSE
)Mr.Bell stated that there has been
a request received from Ms Jean Perkins for the use of the Community Center
facility,to hold an "Open House"designed to establish a Republican Club
locally,which will be held on January 5th between the hours of 7:00 and 10:00
p.m.,and further that this request requires City Council approval.
Councilman Baljo MOVED THAT THE
REQUEST BY JEAN PERKINS TO USE THE COMMUNITY CENTER FACILITY FOR A REPUBLICAN
PARTY "OPEN HOUSE"ON JANUARY 5,1987,BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 7:00 AND 10:00 P.M.,
BE APPROVED.
Councilwoman Taylor seconded the
motion.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
AUTHORIZATION TO PROCEED WITH BID
PROCEDURES FOR COMPUTER AIDED DISPATCH
(C.A.D.)AND RECORDS MANAGEMENT
SYSTEM SOFTWARE PROGRAM
)Director of Public Safety Bill
McDaniel requested authorization to solicit bids for a Computer Aided Dispatch
(C.A.D.)and a Records Management System Software Program,and that funds for
this project will be taken from the Police Department budget.
Councilman Baljo MOVED THAT
AUTHORIZATION BE GIVEN TO PROCEED WITH BID PROCEDURES FOR COMPUTER AIDED
DISPATCH (C.A.D.)AND RECORDS MANAGEMENT SYSTEM SOFTWARE PROGRAM.
Councilwoman Gardner seconded the
motion.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
FINAL APPROVAL FOR PLANNED DEVELOPMENT
PZ-67-85,ACACIA VILLA MOBILE HOME PARK )
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)Mayor Hill reopened work session on
this item.
Mr.Glen J.Pratt,2555 W.Madero,
Mesa 85202,addressed the Council regarding Fire Department requirements.
Councilman Baljo MOVED THAT IN THE
CASE PZ-67-85,ACACIA VILLA MOBILE HOME PARK,IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS
OF SECTION 19.0103.4.a OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE,SAID APPLICANT HAVING PRESENTED
PLANS FOR THE APPROVAL OF THE BUILDING OFFICIAL AND RECEIVING SAID APPROVAL IS
NOW SEEKING FINAL PLANNED DEVELOPMENT ZONING APPROVAL,WHICH SHALL BE GRANTED.
Councilman Eidson seconded the
motion.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
EXECUTIVE SESSION,WORK SESSION,
JANUARY 5,1987
EXECUTIVE SESSION,WORK SESSION,
JANUARY 6,1987
SPECIAL MEETING,JANUARY 5,1987 )
)Councilman Baljo MOVED THAT AN
EXECUTIVE SESSION BE HELD AT 6:00 P.M.,AND A WORK SESSION AT 7:00 P.M.,ON
JANUARY 5,1987,IN THE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS;
AND AN EXECUTIVE SESSION AND A WORK SESSION BE HELD AT 6:00 P.M.,ON JANAURY 6,
1987,IN THE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS;
AND A SPECIAL MEETING AT 6:45 P.M.,ON JANUARY 5,1987,ON ORDINANCE NO.486,IN
THE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS.
motion.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
INFORMATION AND REPORTS
(COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS)
Councilwoman Taylor seconded the
Councilwoman Taylor reminded the Council and public that December 18th there
will be a Work Session on the General Plan.
Councilman Baljo reported on the meeting with Senator John McCain.
REQUESTS OF COUNCIL
Councilwoman Taylor requested that everyone have a Merry Christmas and a
Happy and Prosperous New Year.
ADJOURNMENT )
)Councilman Eidson MOVED THAT THE
MEETING BE ADJOURNED AT 10:05 P.M.
Councilman Baljo seconded the
motion.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
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*Consent Agenda Items are as follows:
*1.Acceptance of Regular Meeting Agenda
*2.Acceptance of Minutes from Regular Meeting of December 2,1986
ACCEPTED THIS 6TH DAY OF JANUARY ,1987,BY THE MAYOR AND
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA.
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NORMANNORMAN S.HILL
Mayor
ATTEST:
KATHLEEN CONNELLY
City Clerk
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