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Home My WebLink About1986-06-26 City Council Special MinutesCITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING JUNE 26,1986 The special meeting of the City Council of the City of Apache Junction, Arizona,was held on June 26,1986,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 6:00 p.m. ROLL CALL Councilmen Present: Staff Present: Others Present: Councilman Jimenez Councilwoman Taylor Councilman Eidson Councilwoman Gardner Councilman Baljo Vice Mayor Bakkedahl (arrived at 6:05 p.m.) Mayor Hill City Manager Michael J.McNulty City Clerk Kathleen Connelly Controller Keith Lewis Lieutenant Reed Cox Director of Planning Chuck Newcomer Director of Public Works Rich Broman Director of Community Services Jeff Bell Mr.Gil Verley 620 S.Palo Verde Apache Junction,Arizona Mr.Jon Allanson A.J.Area Community Foundation Apache Junction,Arizona PROPOSED USES FOR FEDERAL REVENUE SHARING FUNDS FOR FISCAL YEAR 1986-87 ) )City Manager Michael J.McNulty recommended that the Federal Revenue Sharing Funds for the Fiscal Year 1986-87 be allocated for the purchase of equipment. 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 THE PROPOSED USES FOR FEDERAL REVENUE SHARING FUNDS AS OUTLINED IN THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 1986-87 BE APPROVED AS PRESENTED. motion. VOTE:Unanimous Councilman Jimenez seconded the SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL JUNE 26,1986 PAGE 1 The motion carried. PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO.514,AMENDING, REVISING AND ADOPTING THE CLASSIFICATION PLAN FOR CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA, (With the Emergency Clause) )Mr.McNulty explained that in accordance with the City Code,any proposed change in the Classification Plan for the City must be submitted for approval to the City Council. 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. Councilman Baljo MOVED THAT ORDINANCE NO.514,BE READ BY TITLE ONLY WITH THE EMERGENCY CLAUSE,AND THE READING OF THE ENTIRE ORDINANCE BE WAIVED. Councilwoman Taylor seconded the motion. VOTE:In Favor:Councilman Eidson,Councilwoman Gardner,Councilwoman Taylor, Councilman Baljo,Councilman Jimenez,Mayor Hill Abstained:Vice Mayor Bakkedahl The motion carried. City Clerk Kathleen Connelly read as follows: ORDINANCE NO.514,AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA,AMENDING, REVISING AND ADOPTING THE CLASSIFICATION PLAN FOR THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA;REPEALING ANY CONFLICTING PROVISIONS;PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY;AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Councilman Baljo MOVED THAT ORDINANCE NO.514,AS READ BY THE CITY CLERK,BE APPROVED AND ADOPTED. Councilman Jimenez seconded the motion. VOTE:In Favor:Councilman Eidson,Councilman Baljo,Councilwoman Taylor, Councilman Jimenez,Councilwoman Gardner,Mayor Hill Abstained:Vice Mayor Bakkedahl The motion carried. PROPOSED RESOLUTION NO.86-22,FINAL BUDGET ADOPTION FOR FY 1986-87 )Mayor Hill asked i f anyone would like to speak on this item. Ms Ilene Taylor,1617 S.Cortez, Apache Junction,addressed the Council,asking i f Councilmembers felt that this budget would benefit the community,stating that some Councilmembers are supporting this budget to benefit themselves at the expense of the citizens of the City of Apache Junction,and further stated that the City Manager has done his job in preparing the budget to the best of his ability. Mr.McNulty reminded the Council that on June 11th the tentative budget was adopted in the amount of $7,492,832.00,and should the Council wish,the Council may adopt the final SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL JUNE 26,1986 PAGE 2 budget at this time,and also that any changes made that affect the bottom line of any departmental total,may be a reduction but not an increase. Mr.Jon Allanson,Chairman of the A.J.Area Community Foundation,addressed the Council in regards to the request for funding by the Gerontology Research Foundation,and recommended allocating up to $25,000 to the Community Foundation for distributing to the Gerontology Research Foundation following the Research Foundation complying with questions of criteria for funding approval,and further outlined the procedures for the grant. Councilmembers asked questions regarding the criteria required,and the procedures for approving the grant. Mr.John Granillo,representing the Gerontology Research Foundation,930 E.Desert Avenue,Apache Junction, addressed the Council,outlined the purpose of the Foundation,and requested approval of the grant. Mr.Gil Verley,620 S.Palo Verde, Apache Junction,addressed the Council in regards to the budget in opposition to funds being budgeted for Youth Advisory Board. Mr.McNulty explained that the purpose of the Youth Advisory Board was to assess what the youth needs in the community are,and recommend to the Council,after which the Council would determine what type of program to institute,and i f there is to be a program there will be a cost.Mr.McNulty also explained that the budgeted amount of $30,000 was to be partially used to hire a Youth Services Coordinator. There being no one else wishing to speak,Mayor Hill closed the hearing to the public. Councilwoman Gardner MOVED THAT RESOLUTION NO.86-22,A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA,FULLY ADOPTING ESTIMATES OF PROPOSED EXPENDITURES BY THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JULY 1,1986,AND ENDING JUNE 30,1987;DECLARING THAT SUCH SHALL ESTABLISH THE BUDGET OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 1986-87 BE APPROVED AND ADOPTED WITH THE FOLLOWING STIPULATIONS: ITEM NOS.1,2,3,4 AND 5. motion. of the funds budgeted for youth services. motion: Councilman Jimenez seconded the Councilman Eidson spoke in support Councilwoman Taylor amended the THAT THE FUNDING FOR HIRING A YOUTH SERVICES COORDINATOR BE RELEASED AND ADDITIONAL FUNDS FOR THE YOUTH SERVICES BE HELD IN LIEU OF A PROGRAM APPROVED BY THE COUNCIL. Councilwoman Taylor explained that should the Youth Advisory Board propose a worthy program,i t should be presented to the Council,who would than approve the funding. amendment. Councilman Baljo seconded the SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL JUNE 26,1986 PAGE 3 Director of Community Services Jeff Bell explained the request for funds for youth services. Mayor Hill asked for a clarification on the motion made by Councilwoman Taylor. Councilwoman Taylor explained that this authorizes hiring of a Youth Services Coordinator,but prior to choosing a program for the balance of the funds,i t must be submitted to the Council for approval. VOTE (on the amendment):Unanimous The amendment to the motion carried. Councilman Baljo amended the motion: THAT $27,000 FOR ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT;$25,000 GERONTOLOGY RESEARCH FOUNDATION;$1,000 SHELTER SERVICES;$30,000 COMMUNITY FOUNDATION;THAT THERE BE A 25%REDUCTION IN EACH OF THESE AREAS,TO BE HELD IN ABEYANCE. Councilwoman Taylor seconded the motion. Mr.McNulty outlined the duties of the Aministrative Assistant,which included being a Public Relations person. Councilman Baljo changed the amendment:FROM 25% TO 18%REDUCTION FOR GERONTOLOGY RESEARCH FOUNDATION, SHELTER,AND COMMUNITY FOUNDATION (EXCLUDE ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT). Councilwoman Taylor seconded the amendment. Councilman Jimenez spoke opposing a reduction in these budgeted areas. VOTE (on the amendment):In Favor:Councilman Eidson,Councilwoman Taylor, Councilman Baljo Opposed:Councilman Jimenez,Councilwoman Gardner, Vice Mayor Bakkedahl,Mayor Hill The amendment failed. Mayor Hill recessed the meeting. Mayor Hill reconvened the meeting at 8:06 p.m. Councilman Baljo amended the motion: CHANGING THE PREVIOUS AMENDMENT TO 10%,TO BE HELD IN ABEYANCE. Councilwoman Taylor seconded the motion. VOTE (on the amendment):In Favor:Councilwoman Taylor,Councilman Baljo, Councilman Eidson Opposed:Councilman Jimenez,Councilwoman Gardner, Vice Mayor Bakkedahl,Mayor Hill The amendment failed. motion: Councilman Baljo again amended the SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL JUNE 26,1986 PAGE 4 THAT THE PREVIOUS AMENDMENT BE CHANGED TO 5%,TO BE HELD IN AVEYANCE. The amendment died due to lack of a second. VOTE (on the original motion): In Favor:Councilwoman Gardner,Councilman Jimenez,Vice Mayor Bakkedahl, Mayor Hill Opposed:Councilman Baljo,Councilwoman Taylor,Councilman Eidson The motion carried. ADJOURNMENT )Councilman Baljo MOVED THAT THE MEETING BE ADJOURNED AT 8:30 P.M. Councilman Jimenez seconded the motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. ACCEPTED THIS 18TH DAY OF NOVEMBER COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA. ATTEST: KATHLEEN CONNELLY City Clerk ,1986,BY THE MAYOR AND CITY ieifk;l1rHILLNORMANS.HILL Mayor SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL JUNE 26,1986 PAGE 5