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Tuesday,June 15,2021 7:00 PM City Council Chambers
A. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Wilson called the city council meeting to order.
INVOCATIONB.
Vice Mayor Rizzi gave the invocation and then council said the Pledge of Allegiance.
C. ROLL CALL
Present: 7- Mayor VVilson
Vice Mayor Rizzi
Councilmember Evans
Councilmember Schroeder
Councilmember Biggs
Councilmember Nasser
Councilmember Gremmel
City Staffin Attendance:
Bryant Powell, City Manager
Matt Busby,Assistant City Manager
Joel Stern, City Attorney
Jennifer Pena, City Clerk
Al Bravo, Public Information Officer
Thomas Kelly, Chief of Police
Larry irch, Development Services Director
MistyMoseley- elber, Grants& Community Development Administrator
Kelsey Scnik, Development Services Planner
Janine Solley, Economic Development Director
Liz Langenbach, Parks& Recreation Director
JJ Underwood, Recreation Coordinator
Dave Butler, Parks Supervisor
Mike Wever, Public Works Director
Pam rrison, Library Director
Jill Bright, Deputy City Clerk(remotely)
D. CONSENT AGENDA
Vice Mayor Rizzi moved,seconded by Councilmember Nasser to accept the consent agenda a
presented.
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Yes: 7- Mayor Wilson, Vice Mayor Rizzi, Councilmember Evans, Councilmember
Schroeder, Councilmember Biggs, Councilmember Nasser and Councilmember
Gremmel
No: 0
1 21-290 Consideration of acceptance of agenda.
2. 21-291 Consideration of approval of minutes of the regular meeting of June 1 st, 2021.
3. 21-226 Consideration of approval of Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Health and Human
Services Commission funding recommendations.
4. 21-294 Consideration of proposed Resolution No. 21-23, authorizing the City of
Apache Junction to enter into an intergovernmental agreement with Gila
County,Arizona for CDBG Regional Account(RA) allocation.
5. 21-307 and of bid for the County Basin Dog Park Construction to Scholz
Contracting, LLC, in the amount of$1,042,814.50, plus a 10% contingency
($104,281.45)for any future unforeseen change orders for a total of
$1,147,095.95.
E. AWARDS, PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS
® 21-295 Presentation of Proclamation recognizing May 2021 as Mental Health
Awareness Month.
Mayor Wlson proclaimed May 2021 as Mental Health Awareness Month and presented the
proclamation to Cheri DeBree of Horizon Health &Wellness Center.
Ms. DeBree thanked the city for recognizing mental health and for the health and human
services funding which allows them to continue mental health training.
7. 21-313 Presentation of Proclamation in support of the federal funding of water
conservation infrastructure in the San Carlos irrigation and drainage district.
Mayor Wilson presented a proclamation in support of the federal funding of water conservation
infrastructure in the San Carlos irrigation and drainage district and presented the proclamation
to Representative David Cook.
Mr. Cook thanked council for the support and explained the importance of water conservation in
Arizona.
Mayor Olson thanked Mr. Cook for his assistance in the state budget and offered the city's
assistance.
F. REGIONAL INTERGOVERNMENTAL UPDATES
® 21-292 Brief summary of intergovernmental updates from mayor and
councilmembers.
Counciimember Schroeder shared that he serves on the Central Arizona Government(CAG)
board and the last meeting was a month ago and they will be having another meeting soon and
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he will have an update,
Mayor Wilson shared that he serves on the Phoenix Mesa Gateway Airport(PMGA) board
meeting.They have seen a dramatic increase in travelers. Mayor Giles is the new board chair.
G. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
9. 21-253 Presentation and discussion by Tony Smith from Pinal Partnership regarding
new projects and future plans.
Tony Smith of Pinal Partnership thanked council for their support and partnership over the
years. Mr. Smith provided background information on the 501c(6)which is made up of 22 board
of directors and an executive committee.They host monthly breakfast meetings is cover a
variety of timely topics. He explained current and future projects that they have been involved in.
10. 21-289 City Manager's Report.
City Manager Bryant Powell shared that the city is excited and ready to start building the dog
park.
11. 21-308 Presentation and update from the Youth Advisory Council (YAC) on recent
accomplishments.
Parks &Recreation Coordinator JJ Underwood supervises the Youth Advisory Council (YAC)
and shared projects that they have completed over the last year. Mr. Underwood played a video
highlighting the accomplishments.
12. 21-314 Announcement of current events.
Public Information Officer Al Bravo presented upcoming events:
-Kiwanas will be meeting June 24th
-The Shop Local Program is still occurring until October 31st
-Chamber golf tournament is September 24th
-Chamber annual awards gala is in August
-The 1 st Friday event celebrated a year of events
H. PUBLIC HEARINGS
13. 21-297 Presentation, discussion, public hearing and consideration of Resolution No.
21-25 a resolution of the mayor and city council of City of Apache Junction,
Arizona, authorizing the mayor to execute the procedural pre-annexation
agreement for the Auction Property between the City of Apache Junction, the
Arizona State Land Department and D.R. Horton, Inc.Arizona State Land
Department and D.R. Horton, Inc. representatives will be available to answer
any of the council's questions.
Councilmember Evans moved,seconded by Councilmember Nesser that Resolution No.21-25 a
resolution of the mayor and the city council of the City of Apache Junction,Arizona,authorizing
the Mayor to execute the procedural pre-annexation agreement for the Auction Property between
the City of Apache Junction,the Arizona to Land Department and D.R.Horton Inc.be
approved.
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Yes: 7- Mayor Wilson, Vice Mayor Rizzi, Councilmember Evans, Councilmember
Schroeder, Councilmember Biggs, Councilmember Nasser and Councilmember
Gremmel
No: 0
Items 13 and 14 were read together with a combined public hearing.
City Attorney Joel Stern shared that the Resolution No. 21-25 and Resolution No. 21-26
authorizes the mayor to execute the procedural pre-annexation agreement for the auction
property and retained property,
Mayor Wilson opened the public hearing.
George Schroeder, 2444 W.Virginia Street, says the city needs to go about this slowly. The city
needs to get good faith money from the developers in case it goes south.
Mayor Wilson closed the public hearing and asked for a motion.
14. 1- Presentation,Presentation, discussion, public hearing and consideration of Resolution No.
21-26 a resolution of the mayor and city council of City of Apache Junction,
Arizona, authorizing the mayor to execute the procedural pre-annexation
agreement for the Retained Property between the City of Apache Junction and
the Arizona State Land Department,Arizona State Land Department
representatives will be available to answer any of the council's questions.
Vice Mayor Rizzi moved,seconded by Councilmember Nesser that Resolution No.21-26 a
resolution of the mayor and the city council of the City of Apache Junction,Arizona,authorizing
the Mayor to execute the procedural pre-annexation agreement for the Retained Property
between the City of Apache Junction and the Arizona State Land Department be approved.
Yes: 7- Mayor Wlson, Vice Mayor Rizzi, Councilmember Evans, Councilmember
Schroeder, Councilmember Biggs, Councilmember Nesser and Councilmember
Gremmel
No: 0
15. 21-166 Consideration of application for a series 006(bar) liquor license application for
Taradiddles located at 285 N.Apache Trail. The next step in the process is for
council to hold a public hearing on the application and make a
recommendation of approval or denial to the Arizona Department of Liquor
License and Control.
Councilmember Biggs moved,seconded by Councilmember Nesser that the application for an
interim permit and new series 6 Bar liquor license for Taradiddles, located at 285 N.Apache Trail,
submitted by Philip and Helen Oppenheimer,be recommended for approval pending compliance
with all city regulations to the Arizona Department of Liquor Licenses and Control.
Yes: 7- Mayor Wilson, Vice Mayor Rizzi, Councilmember Evans, Councilmember
Schroeder, Councilmember Biggs, Councilmember Nesser and Councilmember
Gremmel
No: 0
City Clerk Jennifer Pena shared that a series 006 bar liquor license is being applied for by
Taradiddles.
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Mayor Wilson opened the public hearing.
Mayor Wilson closed the public hearing and asked for a motion.
16. 21-306 Presentation, discussion, public hearing and consideration of Ordinance No.
1505, a proposed planned development major amendment requested by
Sridhar Krishnan of AUM Investments, of the 1 acre property located at 512 N.
Valley Drive currently zoned RM-1/PD (High Density Multiple-Family
Residential by Planned Development)to allow the addition of 7 units for a total
of 13 units on the property.
Vice Mayor Wilson moved,seconded by Councilmember Nesser that Ordinance No. 1505 be read
by title only and the reading of the entire ordinance be waived.
City Clerk read Ordinance No.1505 by title only.
Councilmember Nesser moved,seconded by Councilmember Evans that Ordinance No.1506,as
read by the city clerk,be approved.
Yes: 7- Mayor Wilson, Vice Mayor Rizzi, Councilmember Evans, Councilmember
Schroeder, Councilmember Biggs, Councilmember Nasser and Councilmember
Gremmel
No: 0
Planning Intern Morgan Henn provided background on the proposed project for 512 N. Valley
Drive which includes an addition of 7 units for a total of 13 units on the property. nsite
improvements will include laundry facilities, additional storage, a playground area, landscaping
and additional parking.
Mayor Wlon opened the public hearing.
Mayor Wilson closed the public hearing and asked for a motion.
17. 21-296 Presentation, discussion, public hearing and consideration of proposed
projects to be submitted under Resolution No. 21-24, authorizing the
submission of the city' Fiscal Year 2021 (TY21") Community Development
Block Grant Regional Account("CDBG") and Fiscal Year 2021 State Special
Project("SSP")applications.
Councilmember Biggs moved,seconded by Councilmember Nesser that Resolution No.21-24 a
resolution of the mayor and the city council of the City of Apache Junction,Arizona,authorizing
staff to submit applications to the State of Arizona Department of Housing for Fiscal Year 2021
CDBG,and Fiscal Year 2021 SSP funds,and authorizing the mayor to sign the applications,
contracts,grant documents and other related documents for receipt and use of CDBG funds be
approved for the Grand View neighborhood infrastructure improvements.
Yes: 7- Mayor Wilson, Vice Mayor Rizzi, Councilmember Evans, Councilmember
Schroeder, Councilmember Biggs, Councilmember Nasser and Councilmember
Gremmel
No: 0
Grants &Community Development Administrator Misty Moseley-Helber shared the objectives of
the CDBG program and eligible types of projects. She presented current funding available and
city projects that this grant money could be used for. Staff would like the funds to be used for
infrastructure improvements to the Grand View neighborhood.
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Mayor ilon opened the public hearing.
George Schroeder, 2444 W. Virginia Street, says he has videos and pictures of his street
getting flooded. He has a petition with 40 signatures of residents wanting to sue the city.
Mayor Wilson closed the public hearing and asked for a motion.
1. OLD BUSINESS
J. NEW BUSINESS
18. 21-285 Presentation, discussion, and consideration of the Economic Development
Agreement with the Greater Phoenix Economic Council (GPEC)for economic
development services for the term of one year and in the amount of
$26,283.00, and appointment of Councilmember Kelly Gremmel as the City of
Apache Junction representative to the GPEC Board of Directors. GPEC staff
will provide a brief presentation and be available to answer any questions.
Councilmember Biggs moved,seconded by Vice Mayor Rizzi that the Economic Development
Agreement with the Greater Phoenix Economic Council for economic development services for
the term of one year in the amount of$26,283.00 and appointment of Councilmember Gramme[as
the city's representative on the GPEC board of directors be approved.
Yes: 7- Mayor Wilson, Vice Mayor Rizzi, Councilmember Evans, Councilmember
Schroeder, Councilmember Biggs, Councilmember Nesser and Councilmember
Gremmel
No: 0
Economic Development Director Janine Solley presented the 2021-2022 economic
development agreement for renewal with Greater Phoenix Economic Council (GPEC) and
provided background information on C.
Chris Camacho, President of GPEC, provided a brief overview of GPEC and Apache Junction's
5-year trend on revenue return which is 13:1.
Councilmember Schroeder asked how many years the city has been a part of GPEC. Ms.
Solley responded since 2008 and explained how the city benefits from being a member of
C.
Councilmember Gremmel is excited about GPEC and now more then ever it is important to stay
with GPEC so that Apache Junction is getting marketed and well represented.
K. COUNCIL DIRECTION TO STAFF
L. SELECTION OF MEETING DATES, TIMES, LOCATIONS, AND PURPOSES
19. 21-293 Executive Session at 6:00 P.M.for Tuesday, July 6th in the city council
conference room located at 300 E. Superstition Boulevard in Apache Junction,
Arizona and other meetings scheduled if necessary.
Vice Mayor Rizzi moved,seconded by Councilmember Nesser that an Executive Session at 6:00
P.M.for Tuesday,July 5,2021 be held in the city council conference room located at 300 E.
Superstition Boulevard in Apache Junction,AZ,and other meetings be scheduled if necessary.
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Yes: 7- Mayor Wilson, Vice Mayor Rizzi, Councilmember Evans, Councilmember
Schroeder, Councilmember Biggs, Councilmember Nasser and Councilmember
Gramme]
No: 0
M. CALL TO PUBLIC
George Schroeder, 2444 W. Virginia Street,wants to no who is deciding that the Grand View
neighborhood is more deserving then his neighborhood. His streets are going to be fixed
whether the city likes it or not. The councilmembers are going to be fired. He is going to push for
the attorney general to come to Apache Junction to see what is going on.
Jeff Barlett, 108 N. Meridian Drive, thinks council needs to discuss public transportation at a
future work session. Public health care also needs to be considered by the city. The city code
needs to be reviewed.
N. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Wilson adjourned the city council meeting.
ACCEPTED THIS /o DAY OF L,/_ 2021, BY THE MAYOR
AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APA6HE JUN' CTION,ARIZONA.
SIGNED AND ATTESTED TO THIS DAY OF 2021.
CHIP WAILS
Mayor
ATTEST:
JENNI 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 of 201. I further certify that the meeting was duly
called and held and that a quorum was present,
Dated this day of 2021.
JENNII E PENA
City C146
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