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Home My WebLink About2021-10-05 City Council Regular Minutes City of Apache Junction, Arizona Meeting location: r tt{t�. ter fr�l a+fit, City Council Chambers Meeting Minutes at City Hall . 300 E.Superstition Blvd City Council MeetingApache Junction,AZ `' 85119 apachej u nctionaz.gov Ph:(40)982- 002 Tuesday,October 5,2021 7:00 PM City Council Chambers A. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Wilson called the meeting to order at 7:02 p.m. B. INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Vice Mayor Rizzi gave the invocation and Councilmember Schroeder led the meeting attendees in the Pledge of Allegiance. C. ROLL CALL Present: 7- Mayor Wilson Vice Mayor Rizzi Councilmember Evans Councilmember Schroeder Councilmember Biggs Councilmember Nesser Councilmember Gremmel Staff in Attendance: Bryant Powell, City Manager Matt Busby,Assistant City Manager Anna McCray, Assistant to City Manager Joel Stern, City Attorney Jennifer Pena, City Clerk Thomas Kelly, Police Chief Al Bravo, Public Information Officer Larry Kirch, Development Services Director Rudy Esquivias, Planning Manager/Zoning Administrator Liz Langenbach, Parks & Recreation Director Leslie DeReche, Finance Director Michael Wever, Public Works Director Pam Harris, Library Director Mike Loggins, Water District Director Emile Schmid, City Engineer City of Apache Junction,Arizona Page f City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes October 5,2021 recognized as East Valley Leaders with an award. He announced Mayor Wilson, Chief Kelly, Corporal Harshman and he attended a kick-off event for domestic violence awareness. City Hall is lit up in purple of recognition of domestic violence awareness month. He then recognized the many special guests in the audience that were all apart of the annexation. 7. 21-516 Announcement of current events. Mayor Wilson announced the Courage Under Cancer Foundation held their fundraising event on Sunday, October 3rd. He recognized Councilmember Biggs for his participation in the fashion show. Councilmember Biggs stated the event raises money for local residents fighting cancer to assist with medical expenses and other bills. He stated they exceeded their goal of$30,000 and raised over$35,000. Public Information Officer Al Brava announced Kids Idol returns with auditions later in October. Information is available at AJidol@gmaii.com. He announced the"Calling All Artists"which displays local artists work at City Hall and the Library. For more information contact Beth Kuenstler at the city. The founders Centennial will be held January 8, 2022. Meetings are held every 2nd and 4th Wednesday at the library. H. PUBLIC HEARINGS Mayor Wilson stated he would combine the public hearings for item numbers 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14 and 15 which consisted of Ordinances 1515, 1516, 1513, 1514, 1511 and Resolutions 21-47, 21-48 and 21-39 as each pertained to the annexation and the proposed master planned community's zoning for the auction and retained properties. Each item was read by city clerk Jennifer Pena. Presentation and summary of the items was provided by principal planner Sidney Urias. Mayor Wilson opened the public hearing. Applicant Patrick Brown, Vice President of land for D.R.Horton Inc., spoke with regards to the proposed development by D.R. Horton and Brookfield residential. He expressed appreciation for the working partnerships with the city and state land commission as they worked through all the nuances of the proposed development. Roc Arnett spoke of the history on how the name for the superstition vistas came about. He also spoke on the vision, growth and development of the east valley and it has been in the making for 40 years. William Craffey, resident of the Apache Junction/Gold Canyon expressed concern on growth and density and how this new development will impact the existing residents. He inquired at what point does a city limit growth and control the impacts that has on the surrounding community and its current residents. City of Apache Junction,Arizona Page 3 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes October 5,2021 event. Vice Mayor Rizzi stated it was an honor and privilege to be apart of this annexation. It took many years and many people to arrive at this point. She enjoyed hearing the"stories"and history of the area and how this all developed. She stated she shares the concerns over growth while maintaining the horse properties and keeping Apache Junction a horse community. By annexing in the land Apache Junction is able to control the growth. Mayor Wilson stated he wanted to comment on a few remarks that were made. He stated the city does not have a property tax.As for traffic, the city has been working for years with the county and surrounding cities to widen roads and develop new roads and freeways. By annexing this land into the city, the city can control the type and amount of growth and the infrastructure. He thanked Staff and all those involved on this project. Mayor Wilson then closed the public hearing. 8. 21-526 Presentation, discussion, public hearing and consideration of Ordinance No. 1515, case AN-1-20, a proposed annexation of approximately 6,600 acres of vacant state trust land, adjacent to and south of the current city limits, generally bounded by Elliot Avenue on the north, SR24/Frye Road alignment on the south, Meridian Drive on the west and the C.A.P. Canal on the east. Councilmember Schroeder moved,seconded by Vice Mayor Rizzi that Ordinance 1515 related to case ANA-20 on the proposed annexation of 6,600 acres of vacant state trust land be read by title only and the reading of the entire ordinance be waived. Yes: 7 No: 0 Councilmember Biggs moved,seconded by Councilmember Nesser that Ordinance 1515 be adopted. Yes: 7- Mayor Wilson, Vice Mayor Rizzi, Councilmember Evans, Councilmember Schroeder, Councilmember Biggs, Councilmember Nesser and Councilmember Gremmel No: 0 9. 21-527 Presentation, discussion, public hearing and consideration of Ordinance No. 1516, accompanying case AN-1-20, assigning and establishing city equivalency zoning to state trust land property annexed pursuant to Ordinance No. 1515, from Pinal County General Rural ("GR")zone to City of Apache Junction General Rural Low Density Single-family Detached Residential ("RS-GR")zone. Councilmember Nesser moved,seconded by Councilmember Biggs that Ordinance 1516 assigning and establishing city equivalency zoning to state trust land property that was just annexed by Ordinance 1515 be read by title only and the reading of the entire ordinance be waived. Yes: 7 No: 0 Councilmember Evans moved,seconded by Councilmember Biggs that Ordinance 1516 be adopted. City of Apache Junction,Arizona Page 5 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes October 5,2021 12. 1® Presentation, discussion, public hearing and consideration of Ordinance No. 1514, "Retained Property at Superstition Vistas", a request by the Arizona State Land Department to rezone approximately 5,307 acres from RS-GR (General Rural Low Density Single-Family Detached Residential) to MPC (Master Planned Community)to facilitate the development of six(6) Development Units consisting of residential, commercial and industrial uses. The Retained Property is generally bounded by Baseline Avenue to the Frye Road alignment and from Meridian Drive to the Central Arizona Project Canal. Councilmember Biggs moved,seconded by Councilmember Evans that Ordinance 1514"Retained Property"at Superstition Vistas a request by the Arizona State Land Department to rezone approximately 5,307 acres from General Rural Low Density Single-Family Detached Residential to Master Planned Community be read by title only and the reading of the entire ordinance be waived. Yes: 7 No: 0 Councilmember Evans moved,seconded by Councilmember Schroeder that Ordinance 1514 be adopted. Yes: 7- Mayor Wilson, Vice Mayor Rizzi, Councilmember Evans, Councilmember Schroeder, Councilmember Biggs, Councilmember Nesser and Councilmember Gremmel No: 0 13. 21-525 Presentation, discussion, public hearing and consideration of Resolution No. 21-48, 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"Retained Property at Superstition Vistas, Master Planned Community Plan,August 30th, 2021"; repealing any conflicts provisions-, and providing for severability. Councilmember Biggs moved,seconded by Councilmember Nesser that Resolution No.21-48 declaring as a public record that certain document filed with the city clerk and entitled"Retained Property at Superstition Vistas, Master Planned Community Plan,August 30th,2021"be adopted. Yes: 7- Mayor Wilson, Vice Mayor Rizzi, Councilmember Evans, Councilmember Schroeder, Councilmember Biggs, Councilmember Nesser and Councilmember Gremmel No: 0 City of Apache Junction,Arizona Page 7 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes October 5,2021 Yes: 7- Mayor Wilson, Vice Mayor Rizzi, Councilmember Evans, Councilmember Schroeder, Councilmember Biggs, Councilmember Nasser and Councilmember Gremmel No: 0 Mayor Wilson combined the public hearing for items number 16, Resolution number 21-49 and item number 17, Resolution number 21-50. Sidney Urias, principal planner proved a presentation on item number 16 and 17. Mayor Wilson opened the public hearing, receiving no comments from the public, Mayor Wilson closed the public hearing. 17. 21-497 Presentation, discussion, public hearing and consideration of Resolution No. 21-50 a resolution of the mayor and city council of the City of Apache Junction, Pinal County, Arizona, authorizing the city to enter into the Superstition Vistas Development Agreement for the retained property with the Arizona State Land Department. Councilmember Biggs moved,seconded by Councilmember Evans that Resolution No.21-50 authorizing the city to enter into the Superstition Vistas Development Agreement for the retained property with the Arizona State Land Department be adopted. Yes: 7- Mayor Wilson, Vice Mayor Rizzi, Councilmember Evans, Councilmember Schroeder, Councilmember Biggs, Councilmember Nasser and Councilmember Gremmel No: 0 18. 21-493 Presentation, discussion, public hearing and consideration of Resolution No. 21-44 a resolution of the mayor and city council of the City of Apache Junction, Pinal County,Arizona, amending its policy guidelines and application procedures for the establishment of community facilities districts. Councilmember Nesser moved,seconded by Vice Mayor Rizzi that Resolution No.21-44 amending the city's policy,guidelines and application procedures for the establishment of community facilities districts be adopted. Yes: 7- Mayor Wilson, Vice Mayor Rizzi, Councilmember Evans, Councilmember Schroeder, Councilmember Biggs, Councilmember Nesser and Councilmember Gremmel No: 0 Mayor Wilson combined the public hearing for items number 18, 19 and 20; Resolution number 21-44, Resolution number 21-45 and Resolution number 21-46. Sidney Urias, principal planner proved a presentation on item number 18, 19 and 20. Mayor Wilson opened the public hearing, receiving no comments from the public, Mayor Wilson closed the public hearing. City of Apache Junction,Arizona Page 9 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes October 5,2021 M. CALL TO PUBLIC George Schroeder Apache Junction resident commented on the work it has taken to change the public's perception of Apache Junction. This new development by D.R. Horton and Brookside residential will take years to build out. He would like to see the residents embrace this change move forward with this new growth. He commented on the General Plan that the voters adopted in 2020. The residents want smart growth and would like to see Apache Junction develop into itself and not become a mirror of Mesa. N. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Wilson adjourned the meeting at 8:39 p.m. ACCEPTED THIS—L(D� DAY OF- e,0- 2021, BY THE MAYO R AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA. SIGNED AND ATTESTED TO THIS DAY OF--dCALJaer , 2021_. v4 ,4� WALTER CHIP"WILSON Mayor ATTEST: �EgNIFERPENA 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—S day of- 00-kiv r , 2021. 1 further certify that the meeting was duly called and held and that a quorum was present. Dated this I q day of e-r 2021. WNNIFERtENA City Clerk City of Apache Junction,Arizona Page 11