HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020-09-15 City Council Regular Minutes City of Apache Junction, Arizona Meeting location:
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City Council Meeting Apache Junction,AZ
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Tuesday, ete r 1 ,2020 7:00 PM CityCouncil Chambers
A. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Serdy called the council meeting to order at 7:00 p. .
B. INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Vice Mayor Wilson gave the invocation and Councilmember Struble led the meeting attendees in
the Pledge of Allegiance.
C. ROLL CALL
Present: - Mayor Serdy
Vice Mayor Wilson
Councilmember Barker
Councilmember Evans
Councilmember Rizzi
Councilmember Schroeder
Councilmember Struble
Staff inAttendance:
Bryant Powell, City Manager
Matt Busby, Assistant City Manager
Anna McCray,Assistant to City Manager
Joel Stern, City Attorney
Jennifer Pena, City Clerk
Al Bravo, Public Information Officer
Larry Kirch, Development Services Director
Thomas Kelly, Chief of Police
Keith Gabriel, Police Officer
Pamela Harrison, Library Director
Janine Solly, Economic Development Director
Fox Young, Program & Resource Coordinator
Kelsey Schattnik, Planner
Rudy Esquivias, Planning Manager
JIII Bright, Deputy City Clerk(remotely)
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D. CONSENT AGENDA
Councilmember Barker moved,seconded by Councilmember Rizzi that the consent agenda be
accepted as presented,that the minutes of September 1,2020 be approved and the award of
contract for the re-striping of select city streets be awarded to Franklin Striping in the amount of
$130,570.50,plus a 10% contingency in the amount of$13,057.05 for unseen change orders,for a
total project cost not to exceed$143,627.55 be approved.
1. 20-445 Consideration of acceptance of agenda.
2. 20-446 Consideration of approval of minutes of the regular meeting of September 1,
2020.
3. 20-459 Consideration of approval for the award of contract to Franklin Striping for the
re-striping of select city streets.The work would be through Maricopa County
Cooperative Contract No.1 4097-S in the amount of$130,570.50, plus a 10%
contingency for unforeseen change orders in the amount of$13,057.05,for a
total project cost not to exceed $143,627.55.Work will result in refreshed
street striping for retro-reflectivity standards and safety and work is planned
for late September, or early October, 2020.
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
4. 20-449 Presentation of 2 -year Service Award to Keith Gabriel of the Police
Department.
Police Chief Thomas Kelly presented background information on Officer Keith Gabriel's work in
public safety and presented him with a challenge coin.
City Manager Bryant Powell presented a plaque to Office Gabriel thanking him for his 25 years
of service to the City of Apache Junction.
Officer Gabriel shared that it has been an honor to serve the City of Apache Junction and he is
proud of the support he has received from the city and its residents.
5. 20-412 Proclamation designating the week of September 20, 2020 through
September 26, 2020 as"Child Passenger Safety Week".
Mayor Serdy proclaimed the week of September 20, 2020 through September 26, 2020 as Child
Passenger Safety Week and presented the proclamation to Police Chief Thomas Kelly.
6. 20-469 Presentation of thank you letter to Glenn Perkins Educational Foundation
acknowledging the generous donation of$20,000.00 to the Apache Junction
Public Library.
Library Director Pamela Harrison explained background information on Glenn Perkins and
presented a thank you letter to the Glenn Perkins Educational Foundation for their donation of
$20,000.00 to the Apache Junction Public Library. Ms. Harrison shared that they do not yet know
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how the funds will be used.
F. ANNOUNCEMENT OF CURRENT EVENTS
7. 20-447 Announcement of current events from mayor and councilmembers.
Councilmember Struble shared that Open is Night is returning September 25th from 6- 9pm
at the Table of Grace Church and the 4th annual AJ Kids Idol is also being planned for January
24th. He reminded the community to volunteer when they can.
Councilmember Evans has nothing.
Vice Mayor Wilson has nothing.
Councilmember Barker shared that there is a school board candidate forum at the VFW
tomorrow at 6:00pm.
Councilmember Schroeder has nothing.
Councilmember Rizzi has nothing.
Mayor Serdy shared that he attended the Phoenix Mesa Gateway Airport meeting this morning.
He shared that the first Friday is still occuring and encourages the community to attend.
G. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
8. 20-429 City Manager's Report.
City Manager Bryant Powell shared that a $96,000.00 grant has been received from it River
Indian Community for the Police Department and that it will be coming to council soon.
H. PUBLIC HEARINGS
9. 20-378 Consideration of application for a series 0 12 (restaurant) liquor license
application for Dino's Deli located at 300 W. Apache Trail. The next step in the
process is for the 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.
Vice Mayor Wilson moved,seconded by Councilmember Rizzi that the application for a new
series 12(restaurant)liquor license for Dino's Deli be recommended for approval to the Arizona
Department of Liquor Licenses and Control.
Yes: 7- Mayor Serdy, Vice Mayor Wilson, Councilmember Barker, Councilmember
Evans, Councilmember Rizzi, Councilmember Schroeder and Councilmember
Struble
No: 0
City Clerk Jennifer Pena stated that this is for a series 12 restaurant liquor license and that all
four departments have conducted their inspections and recommended approval.
The applicant stated that they are still under construction. They will be expanding their menu and
are very excited to move to a larger location.
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10. 20-420 Consideration of application for a series 012 (restaurant) liquor license
application for Momo Bowl located at 725 W. Apache Trail#27. The next step
in the process is for the 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 Evans moved,seconded by Vice Mayor Wilson that the application for a new
series 12(restaurant)liquor license for Momo Bowl be recommended for approval to the Arizona
Department of Liquor Licenses and Control.
Yes: 7- Mayor Serdy, Vice Mayor Wilson, Councilmember Barker, Councilmember
Evans, Councilmember Rizzi, Councilmember Schroeder and Councilmember
Struble
No: 0
City Clerk Jennifer Pena stated that this is for a series 12 restaurant liquor license and that all
four departments have conducted their inspections and recommended approval.
The applicant stated that they are in the process of adding a counter and will report that to
development services. Mayor Serdy recommended that they put up a sign to help residents find
the restaurant.
1. OLD BUSINESS
11. 20-423 Presentation update on the Apache Junction Small Business and Non-Profit
Organization Assistance Grant.
Economic Development Director Janine Solley presented background information on the
CARES ACT Grant. The city received 95 applications and 84 of those applications qualified for
the grant.The city was able to distribute$577,568.57 to local businesses and non profits. These
funds supported 168 part and full time employees within these businesses and non profits.
Mayor Serdy asked how much of the grant money will now go to Public Safety. Ms. Solley
responded that a little over half of the grant funds will now go to Public Safety.
City Manager Bryant Powell thanked the committee for their hard work on going through all of
the applications.
J. NEW BUSINESS
12. 20-428 Discussion and update on Friends of Apache Junction, Community
Development Corporation (CDC) and Corporate Sponsorship.
Program Resource Coordinator Fox Young shared that the Friends of Apache Junction has
raised over$50,000 this year so far through donations.
Mr.Young shared that the Make a Difference Day will still be occurring this year on October 1 Oth
with safety precautions in place.
Mr.Young stated that the city has received corporate benefit funds of$25,929.00 this year so far
and most of this one will go to Parks&Recreation and the remainder will go to the Library.
Mayor Serdy stated that the median project will not be apart of Make a Difference Day this year
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and that Parks& Recreation will continue to or on the median.
Councilmember Evans reminded the community that you can also donate money online to the
Community Development Corporation on their website.
Mr. Young stated that you can now also make donations online to the Friends of Apache
Junction on their website.
13. 20-442 Presentation, discussion and consideration of approval for Resolution No.
20-32 for authorization to enter into an Intergovernmental Agreement for
mutual aid with the Arizona Water and Wastewater Agency Response
Network.
Councilmember Barker moved,seconded by Councilmember Evans that Resolution No.20-32,a
resolution of the Mayor and City Council of the City of Apache Junction,Arizona,approving the
Intergovernmental Agreement for mutual aid with the Arizona Water and Wastewater Agency
Response Network be approved.
Yes: 7- Mayor Serdy, Vice Mayor Wilson, Councilmember Barker, Councilmember
Evans, Councilmember Rizzi, Councilmember Schroeder and Councilmember
Struble
No: 0
Assistant City Manager Matt Busby shared that Darron Anglin of the Superstition Mountain
Community Facilities District is here to present and answer any questions.
Mr.Anglin explained that this mutual aid will allow resources and service to be supplied outside
of the city limits if it is ever needed.
14. 20-456 Presentation, discussion and consideration of proposed Resolution No. 20-31,
approving a final plat minor amendment for Roadhaven Subdivision, Phases 1
and 2, renaming certain interior private streets and implementing a new
internal addressing system.
Councilmember Barker moved,seconded by Councilmember Evans that Resolution No.20-31,a
resolution of the Mayor and City Council of the City of Apache Junction,Arizona,approving a
final plat minor amendment for Roadhaven Subdivision,Phases 1 and 2,renaming certain
interior private streets and implementing a new internal addressing system be approved.
Yes: 7- Mayor Serdy, Vice Mayor Wilson, Councilmember Barker, Councilmember
Evans, Councilmember Rizzi, Councilmember Schroeder and Councilmember
Struble
No: 0
Planner Kelsey Schaftnik explained that Roadhaven's addressing system was their own and it
made it difficult for residents, mail carriers and emergency personnel to find their way around.
This new addressing system was worked on together with city staff, Roadhaven staff, fire
district and the post office and should make it much easier for the public, mail carriers and
emergency personnel to find the addresses they are looking for.
K. COUNCIL DIRECTION TO STAFF
L. SELECTION OF MEETING DATES, TIMES, LOCATIONS, AND PURPOSES
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15. 20-448 Executive Session at 6:00 P.M. and Work Session at 7:00 P.M.for Monday,
October 5 and Tuesday October 6, 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.
Councilmember Barker 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,October 6,2020 and that an Executive Session at
6:00 P.M.and Work Session at 7:00 P.M.for Tuesday,October 6,2020 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
Jon Kenny of Apache Junction, stated that code and public safety are not doing their jobs. He
showed pictures of a violation of a school bus that has to pull out into an intersection to see
around a wall. He said he has brought this to code compliance many times and has been
ignored.
George Schroeder, 2444 W.Virginia Street in Apache Junction, stated that nonprofits already
get money from the state yet we keep giving them more. His opinion is that the city is not doing
anything like they used to. His neighborhood is failing apart. He is demanding a 4 way stop in his
neighborhood off of Delaware Drive. His streets have not been done in 45 years. He doesn't
want people to be afraid of him. He wants his name off of the Republic bill.
Councilmember Barker requested that staff look into Mr, Kenny's concerns.
N. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Serdy adjourned the council meeting at 7:58 pm.
ACCEPTED THISj(g_ DAY OF_04h2bW 2020, BY THE MAYOR
AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA.
SIGNED AND ATTESTED TO THIS DAY OF 12020.
JEFF SERDY
Mayor
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'co'JENNIFE P -A
City Clerk
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CITY COUNCIL I UTES
CERTIFICATION
I hereby certify that the foregoing minutes are a true and correct copy of the minutes of the
regular meeting of the C Council of the City of Apache Junction,Arizona, held on the
day of e t 0 , 1 further certifythat the meeting was duly
called and held and that a quoru was present.
Dated this day of ,� 2020.
JENNIFERW
City Clerk
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