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Tuesday,June 20,2023 7:00 PM City Council Chambers
A. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Wilson called the meeting to order at 7:03 p.m.
B. INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilmember ec gave the invocation and Counclimernber Cross led the meeting attendees
in the Pledge of Allegiance.
C. ROLL CALL
Present: 7- Mayor Wison
Vice Mayor Schroeder
Councilmember Messer
Councilmember Heck
Councilmember Johnson
Councilmember Cross
Councilmember Soifer
Bryant Powell,City Manager
Matt Busby,Assistant City Manager
Jennifer Pena,City Clerk
Joel Stern,City Attorney
I Bravo, Public Information Officer
Michael Pooley, Police Chief
Lady Esquivias, Development Services Director
Patrick Ainsworth, Economic Development Director
Pare Harrison, Library Director
Dvie McKinney,Deputy City Clerk
Sidney Urias, interim Planning Manager
Kelsey Scha nik,Planner
Emile Schmid,City Engineer
D. CONSENT AGENDA
Vice Mayor Schroeder moved,seconded by Councilmember ess r,to approve the Consent
Agenda.
Yes: 7- Mayor Wilson, Vice Mayor Schroeder, Councilmember Nes er, Councilmember
Heck, Councilmember Johnson, Councilmember Crass and Council ern er
Soifer
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. 23-3 0 Consideration of acceptance of agenda.
2. 23-3 1 Consideration of approval of minutes of the regular meeting of June S,
2023:
. 23-3 4 acknowledge receipt of the Annual Report of the Apache Junction Public
Library Board of Trustees for 222-2023 Fiscal Year.
4. 23-339 Consideration of Resolution No. 23-16, authorizing the city to enter into a
first amendment to the intergovernmental agreement with the American
Charter Schools Foundation dba Apache Trail High School for a
grant-funded school resource officer,
AWARDS,E. PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS
F. REGIONAL INTERGOVERNMENTAL
6. 23-342 Brief summary of intergovernmental updates from mayor and
councilrnembers.
Mayor Wilson announced he attended the Phoenix Mesa Gateway Airport(P GABoard
meeting today, Beginning this month,cargo services from Europe and Asia will be delivering to
this airport as a final destinationBoyer,a major developer will begin construction of Gateway
East"',which is planned for the north eastern portion of the airport grounds. A 40 year
agreement has been established to develop 273 acres to be completed in three(3)phases.
They are working with the City of Mesa regarding infrastructure of utilities and roads.This will be
a business park,to include hotels,office and retail space, restaurants and manufacturing
buildings.
Mayor Wilson praised the growth and development improvements for the previously known
Williams,fir Force Base, now known as Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport;compared to marry
other sites that have been converted to civilian operations he has visited.
G. CITY _ '
$ REPORT
6. 23-343 CityManager's Report.
City Manager Bryant Powell addressed the following items,
He announced Mayor Wilson was selected as the chair for the Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport
Authority Board.The Board is comprised of representatives from the City of Phoenix,Town of
Gilbert,Lilo River Indian Community,Town of Queen Creek and the City of Mesa.The
Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport is owned and operated by the Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport
Authority( C ),a Joint Powers Airport Authority,
The Authority was formed to develop, reuse,operate, and maintain the Airport property and
facilities at the farmer Williams Air Force Base,which closed in September 1993, It is seen as a
rising star in the east valley for employment.
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r, Rowell thanked the Mayor and Council for their support of the Library and approving the -
Library's Annual Report, and also recognized Library employees and the programs offered, He
shared a message from Library Director loam Harrison,
He announced the passing of Lt.Will Haynes,who had served with the Rinal County Sheriffs
Department,and Apache Junction Police Department for the past 50 wars.
7® 2 -3 g Introduction of, and discussion with, final County Treasurer Michael
McCord.
Rinal County Treasurer Michael McCord presented an update on the role of the Treasurer's
office, and how this office assists the residents of Apache Junction. He explained the investment
portfolio for Rinal County and the types and the benefits of short terra investments they are
involved with,
Council's comments were addressed and clarification was given on the use of funds the
Treasurer's office is responsible for.
. 23-1 S2 Presentation and discussion by Jena Gilden and Michael Celaya of
Republic Services on free dump week and update on landfill activity.
Michael Celaya,Charlotte Thomas and James Rellech with Republic Services gave a
presentation that revealed their vision and action plan of sustainability for the next several years.
Attention was given to the National Neighborhood Promise and Community Grants Program;the
charitable giving offered by Republic,and the various event sponsorships they provide
throughout Apache Junction,
Statistics from the Free rump Weeks for this year reflected in excess of 31 tons of trash
collected,offering a savings to the Apache Junction residents of over$10,000.The Free Bulk
program tallied 950 pickups with a savings of$40,000 to the residents. Recycling participation
by city residents is approximately 2 %of the current customers with Republic.
r. Rellech introduced"Recyclingsimplified.com",an easy to use web site produced by
Republic Services,that educates what can and cannot be recycled, He informed the Council
that collecting recycled material will begin on June 27,2023, at the new state of the art facility,
"River Recycling Center", located at the Salt River Landfill,which is fully operated by Republic
Services. Equipment has been installed to be able to distinguish and sort between materials.
Fire suppression equipment is installed and will be monitored 24/7 that offers the ability to
extinguish any fires expediently. He shared various Images of the equipment and processes that
flow'through the enclosed facility.Tours are offered to anyone that maybe interested:
Republic Services will be opening 4 Polymer Centers in the United Mates.'These facilities are
designed to manufacture plastic bottles by recycling other plastic products,which will
encourage a higher percentage of plastic recycling.The closest facility to Apache Junction will
be in Las Vegas and will be open by the end of 2023,
Council's concerns included processing contaminated recycled products, costs associated with
recycling that customers are expected to pay,and requested assurance that the recycled
products are being recycled and not hauled to the landfill; These concerns were addressed b
the Republic Services staff,
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9. 23-344 Announcement of Current Events.
Public Information Officer Al Bravo reminded everyone of the monsoon season and awareness
information that can be obtained on the ity`s website. Also mentioned was the annul 4th of
July celebration to be held at the Superstition Shadows Park,
ouncilrnember Heck shared information on an upcoming event to be held at the Apache
Junction Public Library on:dune 29„2023,at 10:00 am,called' orsin'Around".This is a project
that a local high school student is presenting that gives attendees the opportunity to learn about
horses and how to care for them.Special west Maria Jones from Good Shepherd Healing
Ministries Horse Rescue will be in attendance to assist with further information:
ouncilrnember Softer encouraged everyone to be thoughtful of pets,especially over the 4th of
July, ensuring they are safe and secured,not left outside.
H. PUBLIC HEARINGS
. 23-334 Presentation,discussion, public hearing; and consideration of Ordinance
o.153 , approving a rezoning and minor general plan amendment as
described in case P622-16-P " as requested by WW Clyde/Blount
Contracting, adopting by reference that certain document titled "Legal
Descriptions and Zoning Conditions of Case No, P-22-126-PZ
(Applicant VVW Clyde/BlountContracting)authorized under Ordinance
o,1535 for a Planned Development Rezoningand Minor General Plan
Amendment;" repealing any conflicting provisions; and providing for
severability.
Vice Mayor Schroeder moved,seconded by Council e ber Nesser,that Ordinance No.1636 be
read by title only and the reading of the entire ordinance be waived.
Yes. 7- Mayor Wilson,Vice Mayor Schroeder,Council ember Nesser,
ounc lrnern er Heck,councilrnernber Johnson,Councilmember
Cross and Councilmember Boller
No: o
Vice Mayor Schroeder moved,seconded by councilrnenber Cross that ordinance No.135,as
read by the city cleric be approved:
Yes. 7Mayor Wilson, Vice Mayor Schroeder, Councilmember Messer, ou 6irrie er
Heck, councilmernber Johnson, Councilmernber cross and councilmember
Softer
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Planner Kelsey Sc attnik provided the city council with the following information:
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The VYW Clyde/Blount Contracting subject site is comprised of APNs 1 3-19-0 1A 1®7
acres), 103-19- 23A(+/-2.5 acres),10 g1 -u3ug; 1 u3-1 -029D,and 03-1 g®g .
Mount contracting purchased the approximate 2.5-acre site around 2015,where they -
established their current business at 1353 S.Vista Road:
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The approximately 7-acre site(AP 1 3-19-021A)was formerly the site of a nonconforming
auto-wrecking business.The property was sold and cleared of the nonconforming use
between 2014 and 2015,A rezoning request was approved in 2019,Case No, P -4-1
(Ordinance No. 1471)and rezoned to Business Park by Planned Development(r -41 „)for
the development of a light industrial,commercial condominium project;Although this project
was approved by City Council,it was never developed.
The remainder of the properties have been historically vacant.
Blount Contracting merged with VVVV Clyde in 20 and the company decided to expand their
existing facility at 1353 S:Vista Road to include all parcels originally owned by Blount
Contracting.
Proposal
This is a proposed rezoning by WW Clyde/Blount Contracting of approximately 15 acres near
the southeast corner of Vista Road and 12th Avenue(APIs: 103-19-021A, 1 3-1 - 23A,
103-19-0330,103-19- 29D and 03-19- i)from General Commercial(", -1') and Business
Park by Planned Development " -41PD')to Business Park by Planned Development
(" -41PD")in order to construct a new,additional office building and allow the
storage/maintenance of construction equipment and materials.
This request also includes a minor general plan amendment of approximately 8 acres(APPs.
103-19-023A, 1 3-19-03ufl 103-19- 29C;and 103-19-0 tt)from Commercial to Light
Industrial/Business park and Industrial.
Plannino and Zonina Commission Recommendation
The Planning and Zoning Commission public hearing was held on May 9,2021 The
Commission voted i2 to recommend approval of P-22-12 -P .
The commission members who voted against the project voiced concerns about the location of
the business and the close proximity to residential homes.They also had concerns about the
perimeter wall height and thetwo-story design of the proposed office building.
The commission members who voted in favor of the project acknowledged that the property
was already in use by the applicants and were glad to see the business expanding.They were
also supportive of the new driveway along Old West Highway in order to reduce the number of
large vehicles and equipment accessing the property off of 12th Avenue.
They also acknowledged that the business would be subject to the Cit 's noise ordinance and
thought that the noise produced by the cite vehicles and equipment outside of standard
business hours would be limited.They also noted that the new office building would provide an
indoor area for the Maintenance of those vehicles and equipment.
Overall,they believed that the proposed changes would be an improvement to their current
operation
Staff Recommendation
Staff has worked closely with the applicant throughout the review process to revise their
originally proposed plan to respond to resident concerns. The primary areas of concern
expressed by nearby residents were the noise produced by onsite vehicles and equipment
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(especially outside of standard business hours), possible light pollution, and the proposed
location of the new fuel station.
Outdoor Storage of Vehicles and EgLiipment
In order to screen onsite vehicles,equipment and materials,the applicant has proposed an '
wall and landscape buffer around the perimeter of the property:
Noise Mitigation
In addition to the `perimeter wall,the applicant has provided passthrough parking spaces on
the east side of the property in order to allow large vehicles to park and avoid the activation of
rearward motion safety alarms.Furthermore,the applicant is providing a large warehouse area
as part of their new office building to service vehicles and equipment.
The applicant will also construct a new driveway and deceleration lane along Old West
Highway,The primary use of this entrance/exit will be used by large vehicles and equipment.
Licht Pollution
The original photometric plan provided by the applicant proposed pole lights along the eastern
property line. Staff recommended that the applicant relocate the lights to a more central location
in order to reduce the possibility of light pollution onto neighboring residential properties.The
applicant has complied with the request.
Fuel Station
The original location of the proposed fuel station was on the east side of the newly proposed
north/south driveway. Staff recommended that the applicant relocate the fuel station on the west
side of the driveway,to create a larger barrier between the fuel station and residential homes to
the east.The applicant has complied with the request.
Due to the changes provided by the applicant,Staff is supportive of the proposed project subject
to the conditions found in the P staff report,
Council expressed concern regarding the traffic route of the trucks, noise and after normal
business hours work, landscape maintenance and the integrity of the pavement to withstand
heavy truck traffic.
The applicant addressed the ouncil's concerns and Public Works Engineer Emile Schmid
assured the council the condition of the roads would handle the heavy trucks The last road
inspection for 12th Avenue was completed in April 2023,and at that time was deemed as no
maintenance heeded.
Mayor Wilson opened the Public Hearing.
Andre Meek, 1327 S, Belair Rd.,Apache Junction, shared his support for this type of business.
Possible considerations should be how to control the truck noise and the traffic turn lane or
addition of a special traffic signal.
hawna Scott, 1950 E, 12th Ave.,Apache Junction, lives directly north of this location, She is in
support of this type of business but opposes the location chosen: This is creating devalue of
property in this area. She also has concerns of the late hours of work being done, and the noise
level:
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n unknown citizen expressed his concern of the noise that has been going on,and is
concerned this will continue.
Steve Byfiefd, 1000 S. Idaho Rd,,Apache Junction,as Chairperson of the Board for the Apache
Junction Chamber of Commerce shared his support of this project, as well as that of the
Chamber of Commerce. He expressed the need for this type of business in Apache Junction,
which will bring employment and families to our community. This type of business is a rare
occurrence and should strongly be considered for approval,
Mayor Wilson closed the public Hearing.
11. -3 5 Presentation, discussion, public hearing and consideration of Resolution
o. 23-13, declaring as a public record that certain document filed with
the City Clerk and entitled"Legal Descriptionsand Zoning Conditions of
Case No. F- -125-P (Applicant: WW Clyde/Blount Contracting)
authorized under Ordinance No, 1535 for a Planned Development
Rezoning and Minor General Plod Amendment;" repealing any conflicting
provisions and providing for severability:
Councilmember Heck moved,seconded by Councilmember Nasser that Resolution No.2 -1 ,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 entitled"Legal Descriptions and
Zoning Conditions of Case No.P-22-126-PZ authorized under ordinance No.1 3 for a planned
Development Rezoning and Minor General Plan Amendment"repealing any conflicting
provisions and providing for severability be approved.
'yes: 7 Mayor Wlson, Vice Mayor r chrroeder, Councilmember lesser, Councilmember
Heck, Councilmember Johnson, Councilmember Cross and Coun itmember
Sailer
No: o
Mayor Wilson opened the Public Hearing. Receiving no comments,the Public Hearing was
closed.
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BUSINESSJ. NEW
12. 2 -337 Presentation, discussion and consideration of a five-year master
services and license agreement with Flock Group, Inc, in an' mount o
$315,500.00 for community safety.
`es. 7- Mayor Nilson, Vice Mayor Schroeder, Councilmember Nesser, Councilmember
Heck, Councilmember Johnson, Councilmember Cross and Councilmember
Softer
Chief Pooley stated he was seeking council approval for an additional ten(1 g)new cameras to
add to the existing fifteen(15)cameras.The purchase of additional cameras would provide an
increase in coverage throughout the city.The new contract will also secure the city's pricing
structure for e five-year(5)term. The annual cost for all twenty-five(25)cameras would be
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52,5+3 .9u.This has been budgeted in the proposed fiscal year 2923-2 24 city budget.The
total price for the five years will be 315 500,00,
COUNCILK.
SELECTIONL. , AND PURPOSES
3. 23-336 Consideration of cancellation of the City Council Work Session of
Monday, July 3, 2021
Councilmember Cross moved,seconded by Counclimenber Hock,that the City Council Work
Session for Monday,July 3 d,2023,be cancelled.
Yes. 7- Mayor Wilson, Vice Mayor Schroeder, Coun i;member Messer, Councilmember
Mack, Councilmember ember Johnson, Councilmember Cross and Councilmember
5oller
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M. CALL TO PUBLIC
Linda Smith,455 S. Delaware Dr. No. 5.,Apache Junction, addressed the council regarding
homelessness. She worked in Tempe and was very involved with the homeless community
there.She volunteered to assist the city in its efforts to address the increasing number of those
that are homeless.
Catherine Meek, 1327 S. Belair Rd,,Apache Junction,addressed the council regarding trash
and the start up of the plastics recycling program and whet is being made from it,as presented
by the mayor earlier.She is from Oregon where recycling has been a movement since the early
1980s, She was happy to hear that the Apache Junction schools are open and appreciative of
School Resource Officers, She spoke a bit on homelessness and the various circumstances
that contribute to it.
Andre Meek, 1327 S, Belair Rd.,Apache Junction,addressed the council on homelessness.
The country is in bad shape but we need to find someplace to start. The community is impacted
y the few that leave their excessive trash piles and destruction of the desert. He commented
on the cost of the trash and recycle cans and would like to see a little relief on those costs,
N. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Wilson adjourned the tweeting at 9:03 p.m.
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ACCEPTED THIS 'Y` 2023, BY THE MAYOR AND CITY
COUNCIL OF THE I OF APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA,
SIGNED AND TF TO THIS DAY OF 202&
ALT" " HIF" 'IL
Mayor
ATTEST:
JENNIF R FN -
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 fit Council of the City of Apache Junction,Arizona,held on the
day of t , 2 2& I further certify that the sheeting was duly
Iled and held and that a quorum was present.
Dated this day of 202&
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