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Tuesday,March 17,2020 7:00 PM City Council Chambers
A. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Serdy called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
B. INVOCATION L I
Vice Mayor Wilson gave the invocation and Councilmember Rizzi led the meeting attendees in
the Pledge of Allegiance.
C. ROLL CALL
Present: 7- Mayor Serdy
Vice Mayor Wilson
Councilmember Barker
Councilmember Evans
Councilmember Rizzi
Councilmember Schroeder
Councilmember Struble
Staff in Attendance:
Bryant Powell, City Manager
Matt Busby,Assistant City Manager
Joel Stern, City Attorney
Jennifer Pena, City Clerk
Jill Bright, Deputy City Clerk
Al Bravo, Public Information Officer
Larry Kirch, Development Services Director
Liz Langenbach, Parks&Recreation Director
Nicholas Leftwich, Planning Intern
Thomas Kelly, Chief of Police
Rudy Esquivas, Planning Manager
CONSENTD. AGENDA
Councilmember Barker moved,seconded by Councilmember Evans to approve the consent
agenda,to approve the minutes of March 3,2020,to approve the intergovernmental agreement
with ADOT for the design and construction of bicycle and pedestrian improvements on Idaho
Road from Superstition Blvd.to McKellips Blvd.,to approve Resolution No.20-06 an
intergovernmental agreement with American Charter Schools Foundation to provide a grant
funded sch000l resource officer at Apache Trail High School,to approve an agreement with
Arizona Department of Homeland Security for Fiscal Year 2017 reallocation funds in the amount
of$21,140 to purchase handheld radios for the police department and to approve Resolution No.
2 -03 authorizing the city to enter into an intergovernmental facilities use agreement with Apache
Junction Unified School District to extend recreational and educational related services and
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programs to the community and for joint or cooperative activities.
2. 20-123 Consideration of approval of minutes of the regular meeting of March 3, 2020.
Yes: 7- Mayor Serdy, Vice Mayor Wilson, Councilmember Barker, Councilmember
Evans, Councilmember Rizzi, Councilmember Schroeder and Councilmember
Struble
No: 0
3. 20-075 Consideration of approval of Intergovernmental Agreement with ADOT for the
design and construction of Bicycle and Pedestrian Improvements on Idaho
Road from Superstition Blvd. to McKellips Blvd,
Yes: 7- Mayor Serdy, Vice Mayor Wilson, Councilmember Barker, Councilmember
Evans, Councilmember Rizzi, Councilmember Schroeder and Councilmember
Struble
No: 0
4. 20-103 Consideration of approval of proposed Resolution No. 20-06, authorizing the
City of Apache Junction Police Department to enter into an intergovernmental
agreement with American Charter Schools Foundation to provide a grant
funded school resource officer at Apache Trail High School.
Yes: 7- Mayor Serdy, Vice Mayor Wilson, Councilmember Barker, Councilmember
Evans, Councilmember Rizzi, Councilmember Schroeder and Councilmember
Struble
No: 0
5. 20-117 Consideration of approval of agreement with the Arizona Department of
Homeland Security for fiscal year 2017 reallocation funds in the amount of
$21,140.00 to purchase handheld radios for the Apache Junction Police
Department.
Yes: 7- Mayor Serdy, Vice Mayor Wilson, Councilmember Barker, Councilmember
Evans, Councilmember Rizzi, Councilmember Schroeder and Councilmember
Struble
No: 0
6. 20-146 Consideration of approval of Resolution No. 20-03 authorizing the City of
Apache Junction to enter into an intergovernmental facilities use agreement
with the Apache Junction Unified School District to extend recreational and
educational related services and programs to the community and for joint or
cooperative activities.
Yes: 7- Mayor Serdy, Vice Mayor Wilson, Councilmember Barker, Councilmember
Evans, Councilmember Rizzi, Councilmember Schroeder and Councilmember
Struble
No: 0
E. AWARDS, PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS
7. 20-119 Presentation of proclamation recognizing April 2020 as Fair Housing Month.
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Mayor Serdy proclaimed April 2020 as Fair Housing Month and presented a proclamation to Larry
Kirch.
8. 20-137 Presentation of proclamation recognizing March 13, 2020 as Grant
Professionals Day.
Mayor Serdy proclaimed March 13,2020 as Grant Professionals Day and presented a
proclamation to Larry Kirch.
F. ANNOUNCEMENT OF CURRENT EVENTS
9. 20-124 Announcement of current events from mayor and councilmembers.
Councilmember Struble has none.
Councilmember Evans has none.
Vice Mayor Wilson attended the antique tractor show. It was well attended and the ice cream
was fantastic.
Councilmember Barker attended an appreciation dinner for the police department hosted by the
Elks Lodge. It was not well attended and it will be done again on September 11 th when more
can attend.
Councilmember Schroeder apologizes for missing the Water or meeting and wishes
everyone a happy St. Patricks Day.
Councilmember Rizzi has none.
Mayor Serdy announced that the city will be closing the library until further notice.The
multigenerational center will follow suite eventually. He explained that when it comes to private
companies,the city cannot tell them what to do so they will stay open at their own discrestion.
G. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
10. 20-125 City Manager's Report.
City Manager Bryant Powell shared that the library director, Spencer Paden, is recommending
closure of the city's library. Most other libraries around the valley have already closed. Our
library will continue to provide limited services through the drive thru and online. Final closure
plans related to the multigenerational center will follow over the next week. Judge Hazel reports
that the municipal court will remain open.The water district will not be disconnecting services
for anyone and encourages residents to pay online.The water is still safe and drinkable.
Mr. Powell read a letter from a marine regarding the Apache Junction Police Department.The
marine stated that he was here visiting and was very proud to see our police department
working hard and looking nice in their uninforms. He is considering now moving to Apache
Junction.
11. 20-015 Introduction of and discussion with Pinal County Assessor Douglas Wolf.
Pinal County Assessor Douglas Wolf thanked Mayor Serdy for inviting him.
Mr. Wolf explained that government must go on and we will overcome whatever comes-to the
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American people.This virus will not slow us down. He gives kudos to everyone here tonight.
Mr. Wolf stated that he has been in office since 2012.The assessor's office has 56 employees
and has 270,000 parcels in Pinal County. Only 15%of the land is privately owned.Their budget
is$4,000,000 annually. He explained that there is an 18 month lag in the reporting of property
values.
Mr. Wolf stated that the assessor's office does all of splits and combos in the county.Their
office is swamped right now and has been for the last 18 months so they are running a 4 week
turn around currently.
Mr.Wolf explained that economic development on the business side is great right now, along
with the residential sales.
H. PUBLIC HEARINGS
12. 20-140 Presentation, discussion, public hearing and consideration of proposed
Ordinance No. 1489, case PZ-2-20, a proposed corrective rezoning of lots 1-8
and 17-23 of the Superstition Villa Subdivision from RS-7 (Medium/High
Density Single-Family Detached Residential)to RM-1 (High Density
Multiple-Family Residential)for the purpose of re-aligning the zoning
designation with the subject site's current and historic land use.
Vice Mayor Wilson moved,seconded by Councilmember Evans to have Ordinance No.1489 be
read by title only and the reading of the entire ordinance be waived.
Vice Mayor Wilson moved,seconded by Councilmember Rizzi that Ordinance No.1489,as read
by the city clerk,be approved and adopted.
Yes: 7- Mayor Serdy, Vice Mayor Wilson, Councilmember Barker, Councilmember
Evans, Councilmember Rizzi, Councilmember Schroeder and Councilmember
Struble
No: 0
is Leftwich, planning intern, presented a map of the existing zoning map and the request to
rezone this area from RS-7 to RM-1 so this property can meet its potential land use.
Mayor Serdy opened the public hearing.
Resident Donna Carr asked if this would get rid of the duplexes in that area.
Mr. Leftwich replied no it would not.
13. 20-111 Consideration of application for a bingo license for Sunrise RV Resort, 1403
W. Broadway Ave., Apache Junction, Arizona. Representatives of Sunrise RV
Resort are requesting council's approval of the application so they can hold
bingo games within the park for the benefit of its residents. City Council
recommendations will be forwarded to the Arizona Department of Revenue for
their final action.
Councilmember Rizzi moved,seconded by Councilmember Struble to approve the application for
a class A bingo license for Sunrise RV Resort,located at 1403 W.Broadway Avenue.
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Yes: 7- Mayor Serdy, Vice Mayor Wilson, Councilmember Barker, Councilmember
Evans, Councilmember Rizzi, Councilmember Schroeder and Councilmember
Struble
No: 0
City Clerk Jennifer Pena, explained that a Class A bingo licenses are for recreational use only.
Ms. Pena stated that the fire district,the police department, the building division and the planning
division have all approved this license.
14. 20-139 Public hearing and request for continuance of proposed case PZ-1-20, Old
West Highway Village. Applicant is requesting additional time to supplement
their current application with additional details, plans and information.
Councilmember Barker moved,seconded by Vice Mayor Wilson to continue the public hearing of
PZ-1-20 to the planning and zoning meeting of April 14,2020 and then the city council meeting of
May 5,2020.
Yes: 7- Mayor Serdy, Vice Mayor Wilson, Councilmember Barker, Councilmember
Evans, Councilmember Rizzi, Councilmember Schroeder and Councilmember
Struble
No: 0
Nick Leftwich, planning intern, explained that this application was received by the city and it was
determined that more information was needed before fully processing the application.Therefore,
the applicant is requesting more time to get the needed information and details.
1. OLD BUSINESS
J. NEW BUSINESS
K. COUNCIL DIRECTION TO STAFF
L. SELECTION OF MEETING DATES, TIMES, LOCATIONS, AND PURPOSES
15. 20-126 Executive Session at 6:00 P.M. and Work Session at 7:00 P.M.for Monday,
April 6, 2020. Executive Session at 6:00 P.M. and Work Session at 7:00 P.M.
for Tuesday,April 7, 2020 in the city council conference room and city council
chambers located at 300 E. Superstition Boulevard,Apache Junction,
Arizona, respectively; and other meetings if necessary.
Councilmember Evans moved,seconded by Vice Mayor Wilson that an Executive Session at 6:00
P.M.and Work Session at 7:00 P.M.for Monday,April 6,2020 and that an Executive Session at
6:00 P.M.and Work Session at 7:00 P.M.for Tuesday,April 7,2020 be held in the city council
conference room and city council chambers located at 300 E.Superstition Boulevard,Apache
Junction,Arizona,respectively;and other meetings if necessary.
Yes- 7- Mayor Serdy, Vice Mayor Wilson, Councilmember Barker, Councilmember
Evans, Councilmember Rizzi, Councilmember Schroeder and Councilmember
Struble
No: 0
M. CALL TO PUBLIC
Donna Carr stated she is here to learn more about politics. She asked Mayor Serdy if he was on
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the boardfor the airport. She is wondering if he threw money at the SR24. She does not want AJ
to get bigger. She said the 24 was never going to come in to AJ but now it is. She would like
Geroge to know that there are programs that residents can use to get help and just needs to go
to Development Services to ask.
George Schroeder stated that an individual officer will determine what to do about noise
complaints. In regards to trash, he said his money is being played with and it is not going to
work. He said cans are being put at empty lots.There will be an injunction coming to Mr. Powell
to stop this process as it is unamerican to do this to people. He has meetings with homeland
security to get these people out of our community. He said he knows the city better then anyone
and he will get these people out of here.
N. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Serdy adjourned the meeting at 7:46 pm.
ACCEPTED THIS DAY OF 2020, BY THE MAYOR
AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA.
SIGNED AND ATTESTED TO THIS DAY OF , 2020.
JEFF SERDY
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JEN ER PE"
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 2020. 1 further certify that the meeting was duly
called and held and that a quorum was present.
Dated this day of 2020.
JENNIF PEINA
City Clerk
City of Apache Junction,Arizona
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