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Junction,
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Tuesday,April 6,2021 7:00 PM City Council Chambers
A. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Wilson called the city council meeting to order:
B. INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Vice Mayor Rizzi gave the invocation and then council said the Pledge of Allegiance.-
C. ROLL CALL
Present. 7= Mayor Wilson
Vice Mayor Rizzi
Councilmember Evans
Councilmember Schroeder
Councilmember Biggs
Councilmember Nasser
Councilmember Gremmel
City Staff in Attendance:
Bryant Powell, City tanager
Matt Busby,Assistant City Manager
Joel Stern, City Attorney
Jennifer Pena,City Clerk
Al Bravo, Public Information Officer
Thomas Kelly, Chief of Police
Larry Kirch, development Services Director
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Sidney Uria , Principal Planner
Kelsey Schattnik, Planner
Jill Bright, Deputy City Clerk(remotely)
D. CONSENT AGENDA
Vice Mayor Rizzi moved,seconded by Councilmember Biggs that the consent agenda b
accepted as presented.
Yes: ;- Mayor Wilson, nice Mayor Rizzi,: Councilmember Evans; Councilmember
Schroeder, Councilmember Biggs, Councilmember Messer and Councilmember
Create!
No
1. 1-1 31 Consideration of acceptance of agenda,
2. 21- :3 - Consideration of approval of minutes of the regular meeting of March 1
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2021,
3. 21-143 Consideration of approval for an award of contract to Viasun Corporation for
the lining of the Delaware Drive drainage channel from approximately 23rd
Avenue to Southern Avenue,The work would be through the cooperative final
County Job Order Contract#175623"in the amount of$599,302,31, plus a
10%contingency for unforeseen change orders in the amount of 59,930 23,
for a total project cost not to exceed 659,2 2.5 ,Work will result in the final
phasing of a concrete lining from the Palm Wash entry of the channel to
Southern Avenue; depending on final scheduling and weather conditions,work
is planned for this coming May and June of 2021.This project was presented
and discussed as pare of the FY21 Capital Improvement and Street
Maintenance flan at the June 16, 220 city council work session:
4:. 21-1 d2 Consideration of approval of Resolution No,21-11;a resolution of the Mayor
and City Council of the City of Apache Junction,Arizona, designating Leslie
)eRece as Chief Fiscal Officer for officially submitting and certifying the
accuracy of the fiscal year 2021 expenditure limitation report to the Arizona
Auditor General,
E: AWARDS, PRESENTATIONS AWLS PROCLAMATIONS
S. 21-1 5 Presentation of proclamation recognizing April 2021 as Fair lousing Month,
Mayor Wilson proclaimed April 2021 as Fair blousing Month and presented the proclamation to
Development Services Director Larry Kirch.
lr. Kirch thanked council and encouraged council to discuss fair housing at an upcoming
retreat.
F. ANNOUNCEMENT OF CURRENT EVENTS
6. 21-133 Announcement of current events from mayor and councilrnernbers:
Councilmernber Biggs shared that Zao Theatre is performing Sound of Music over the next
couple weeks. Paws&Claws is offering kennel donations and it is tax deductible.
Councilmernber Evans shared that the city had their annual Scrub&Grub last Thursday. She
was at Paws&Claws and saw a mural that was painted by a father and daughter and
mentioned how Tractor Supply and Shoppers Supply donate regularly to Paws&Claws.The
city also hosted a vaccine event that was put on by Embry Health over the weekend.
Councilmember Gremmel thanked Kiwanps Club for their street clean up along Goldfield road:
Cour cilmernber Masser mentioned that Russell St. John of the Boys&Girls Club recently
passed away and will be dearly missed,
Vice Mayor Rizzi attended this month's MAC meeting and homelessness was discussed.
Mayor Wilson attended the vaccine event and he received a lot of positive comments on it, He
will miss Russell St; John greatly.Gypsy the horse was adopted and went to a good home.
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G. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
7. 21-134 City Manager's Report,
City Manager Bryant Powell gave his condolences on the passing of Russell St,John and
shared a couple memories of Russell.
H. PUBLIC HEARINGS
8. n1-1 1 Presentation;discussion, public hearing and consideration of proposed
Resolution No, 21-14, declaring as a public record that certain document filed
with the City Clerk entitled"2 121 Amendments to the Apache Junction City
Code,Volume 11„ Land Development Code, Chapter 2; Subdivision and Minor
Land Division Regulations"; repealing any conflicting provisions, and providing
for severability,
Councilmember Evans moved,seconded by Councilmember Biggs that Resolution No.21.14 a
resolution of the mayor and the city council of the City of Apache Junction,Arizona,declaring as
a public record that certain document filed with the City Clerk entitle"20 1 Amendments to the
Apache Junction City Code,Volume 11,Land Development Code,Chapter :Subdivision and
Ming Land Division Regulations";repealing any conflicting provisions,and providing for
severability be approved.
Yes: 7. Mayor Wilson, Vice Mayor Rizzi, Councilmember Evans, Councilmember
Schroeder, Councilmember Biggs, Councilmember ber Nesser and Councilmember
rrnel
No: 0
Mayor Wilson stated that item#8 and item#9 will be presented on together and have one
combined public hearing but will have their own motions.
Principal Planner Sidney Urias presented background information and proposed changes on the
Master Planned Community(MP , Final Plats will still be approved by City Council. Changes i
the process will result in a _S month savings to start construction. Mr. Was presented the
design criteria which will help to alleviate many issues,Minor land division changes were
discussed,
Mayor Wilson opened the public hearing.
Mayer Wilson closed the public hearing and asked for a motion,
9. 21-1 Presentation,discussion, public hearing and consideration of proposed
Ordinance No.. 1503,amending Apache Junction City Code,Volume 11, band
Development Code, Chapter 2, Subdivision And Minor Land Division
Regulations„ by repealing and replacing in its entirety; and by adopting b
reference that certain document entitled" 021 Amendments to the Apache
Junction City Code, Volume It, Land Development Cade, Chapter'2:
Subdivision And Minor Land Division Regulations", repealing any conflicting
ordinances; providing for severability;and proving for penalties,
Councilmember Biggs moved,seconded by Councilmember Nesser that Ordinance No.1503 be
read by title only and the reading of the entire ordinance be waived.
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City Clerk read Ordinance No.1503 by title only.
Councilmember Biggs moved,seconded by Councilmember Evans that Ordinance No,1603,as
read by the city clerk,be approved and adopted;
Yes: 7 Mayor Wilson, Vice Mayor Rizzi, Councilmember Evans, Councilmember
Schroeder, Councilmember Biggs, Councilmember Messer and Councilmember
Grernmel
Flo; 0
Item#8 and item#g were presented together and had one combined pudic hearing but have
their own motions,
% 21-148 Presentation,discussion, public hearing and consideration of proposed
Resolution No. 21-13,a Resolution of the Mayor and City Council of the City o
Apache Junction,Arizona, declaring as a public record that certain document
filed with the City Clem and entitled"2021 Amendments to the Apache-
Junction City Code„Volume It, Land Development Code, Chapter 1: Zoning
Ordinance,Article -6;:Supplement Regulations,§ 1-6-12 Medical and
Recreational Marijuana"; repealing any conflicting provisions;and providing for
severability.
Vice Mayor Rizzi moved,seconded by Councilmember Evans that Resolution No. 1-1 ,
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" 021 Amendments to
the Apache Junction City Cade,Volume 11,Land Development Corte;Chapter 1:zoning
Ordinance,Article 1- :Supplement Regulations,§1- -12 Medical and Recreational Marijuana";
repealing any conflicting provisions;ions and providing for severability be continued to the work
session on May 17th and public hearing on June 1st.
Yes: 7 Mayor Wilson, Vice Mayor Rizzi, Councilmember Evans, Councilmernber
Schroeder, Councilmember Biggs, Councils ernber lesser and Councilmember
r mmel
No:
Mayor Wilson stater that items 10, 11, 12& 13 will be presented on together and have one
combined public hearing but will have their own motions:
Planner Kelsey Schattnik presented the background on medical and recreational marijuana
dispensaries in the city. Ms. Schattnik shared what other surrounding cities are allowing in
regards to marijuana establishments and presented what council's options are moving forward,
Councilmember Biggs asked for clarification if the council decided to leave the regulations as is
and he is not ready to vote on this tonight;
Vice Mayor Rizzi stated that she is no longer ready to make a decision tonight:
Councilmember Evans thanked the P&Z Commission for their work on this and wishes to
continue this item,
Mayor Wilson opened the public hearing,
George Schroeder,2444 W,Virginia Street, says he has a lot of experience in this area.We
don't know anything about how this effects kids. It is bad and can cause death, He wants this
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environment to be kept away from the kids.This is a problem and it can't be solved in one
meeting,
Mayor Wilson closed the public hearing and asked for a motion.
11. al-152 Presentation, discussion, public hearing and consideration of proposed
Resolution No, 21-15,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"2021 Amendments to the Apache
Junction City Code,Volume 11, Land Development Code, Chapter 1:Zoning
Ordinance,Article 1-5, Zoning Bulk and Use Regulation, § 1-5-3
Non-Residential Use Regulations,Table 5-3 Non-Residential Use
Regulations, and Article 1-17, § 1-17-1 Definitions"; repealing any confliction
provisions, and providing for severability.
Vice Mayor Rizzi moved,seconded by Councilmember Evans that Resolution No.21-16,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"2021 Amendments to
the Apache Junction City Code,Volume 11,Land Development Code,Chapter 1:Zoning
Ordinance,Article 1-6:Zoning Bulk and Use Regulation,§1-5-3 Non-Residential Use Regulations,
Tables-3 Non-Residential Use Regulations,and Article 1-17,§1-17.1 Definitions";repealing any
confliction provisions,and providing for severability be continued to the work session on May 17th
and public hearing on June 1st.
Yes: 7- Mayor Wison, Vice Mayor Rizzi, Councilmember Evans, Councilmember
Schroeder, Councilmember Biggs, Councilmember Nasser and Councilmember
Gremmel
No: 0
Items 10, 11, 12 and 13 were presented together and had one combined public hearing,
11 21-150 Presentation, discussion, public hearing and consideration of proposed
Ordinance No, 1502, an Ordinance of the Mayor and City Council of the
Apache Junction,Arizona, amending Apache Junction City Code,Volume 11,
Land Development Code, Chapter 1:Zoning Ordinance,Article 1-6:
Supplemental Regulations, by repealing, replacing and retitling in its entirely§
1-6-12, Medical Marijuana; and by adopting by reference that certain
document entitled"2021 Amendments to the Apache Junction City Code,
Volume It, Land Development Code, Chapter 1:Zoning Ordinance,Article 1-6:
Supplemental Regulations,§1-6-12, Medical and Recreational Marijuana";
repealing any conflicting provisions; providing for severability; and providing for
penalties.
Vice Mayor Rizzi moved,seconded by Councilmember Evans that Ordinance No.1502 be
continued to the work session on May 17th and public hearing on June 1st.
Yes: 7- Mayor Wilson, Vice Mayor Rizzi, Councilmember Evans, Councilmember
Schroeder, Councilmember Biggs, Councilmember Nesser and Councilmember
Grernmel
No. 0
Items 10, 11, 12 and 13 were presented together and had one combined public hearing,
13. 21-154 Presentation, discussion, public hearing and consideration of proposed
Ordinance No, 1504, an Ordinance of the Mayor and City Council of the City of
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Apache Junction,Arizona, amending the Apache Junction City Code,Volume
11, Land Development,Chapter 1.Zoning Ordinance, by adding a new
recreational marijuana use category to certain zoning districts and new
recreational marijuana use definitions and adopting by reference that certain
document entitled"2021 Amendments to Apache Junction City Code,Volume
11, Land Development Code, Chapter I;Zoning Ordinance,Article 1-5 Zoning
Bulk and Use Regulations,§ 1-5-3, Non-Residential Use Regulations,Table
5-3 Non-Residential Use Regulations, and Article 1-17, § 1-17-1 Definitions";
repealing any confliction provisions; providing for severability; and providing for
penalties.
Vice Mayor Rizzi moved,seconded by Councilmember Evans that Ordinance No.1504 be
continued to the work session on May 17th and public hearing on June 1st.
Yes: 7- Mayor Wilson, Vice Mayor Rizzi, Councilmernber Evans, Councilmember
Schroeder, Councilmember Biggs, Councilmember Nasser and Councilmernber
Gremmel
No: 0
Items 10, 11, 12 and 13 were presented together and had one combined public hearing.
is OLD BUSINESS
J. NEW BUSINESS
14. 21-127 Presentation,discussion and consideration of approval of proposed
Resolution No, 21-12 authorizing the submission of application(s)to the
Governors Office of Highway Safety Federal Fiscal Year 2022 Grant
Program,
Cour cilm ern ber Evans moved,seconded by Councilmember Nesser that Resolution No.20-12
authorizing the submission of application(s)to the Governor's Office of Highway Safety Federal
Fiscal Year 2022 Grant Program be retroactively authorized.
Yes: 7- Mayor Wilson, Vice Mayor Rizzi, Councilmember Evans, Coundimember
Schroeder, Councilmember Biggs, Councilmember Nasser and Councilmember
Grernmel
No: Cl
Police Chief Thomas Kelly presented that the approval of this resolution is needed in order to
apply for grants from the Governor's Office of Highway Safety Grant Program.
K. COUNCIL DIRECTION TO STAFF
L. SELECTION OF MEETING DATES, TIMES, LOCATIONS, AND PURPOSES
15. 21-135 The next regularly scheduled meetings are Monday,April I 9th with an
Executive Session at 6,00prn and Work Session at 7,00pm and Tuesday,
April 20th with an Executive Session at 6:00prn and Council Meeting at
7:00pm at 300 E. Superstition Boulevard in Apache Junction,AZ, Other
meetings may be scheduled if necessary.
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Yes; 7 w Mayor Wilson, Vice Mayor Rizzi, Councilmember Evans,; Councilmember
Schroeder, Councilmember Biggs, Councilmerriber Ness r and Councilmember
Grommet
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M. CALL TO PUBLIC
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George e Schroeder,2444 W,Virginia Street in Ruche Junction, listened to the work session last
night:The garbage deal was supposed to mean Cass trucks on the strut but he has trucks on
his street five days a week.:He is really gaud at ghat he does, He wants the people out of his
neighborhood,
N. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Wilson adjourned the city council meeting.
ACCEPTED T"tI1S;. ,a,l DAY OF r°� 2021, BY THE MAYOR
AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,N, ARI ONA.
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SIGNED AND ATTESTED TO THIS t DAY OF 2021,
CLIP WILS N
Mayor
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JEN'KiFFA PENA
City Clerk
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
CERTIFICATION
I hereby certify that the foregoing minutes are a true and correct copy of the minutes of the
regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Apache Junction,Arizona,held on the
& day o 17 r , 2121. I further certify that the meeting was duty
fled and held and that a quorum was present.
Dated this : day of pArr 201.
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JENN PER PEN
City Clerk I
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