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Home My WebLink About2023-08-15 City Council Regular Minutes City of Apache Junction, Arizona Ideating location: City Coundl Chambers at City Hall ` Meeting Minutes 300 E,Superstition Blvd . A. Ache Junction,AZ City Council Meeting 8 119 apachejunctionaz.gov Ph:(480)982-8002 Tuesday,August 15,2023 7:00 PM City Council Chambers A. CALL TO ORDER Mayor dents called the meeting to order at 7A00 p.m. B. INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Vice Mayor Schroeder gave the invocation and Councilme bar Nasser led the meeting attendees in the Pledge of Allegiance. C. ROLL CALL Present: 7 ffi Mayor Wilson Vice Mayor Schroeder ouncilmember Messer ouncilrember Heck Coundilmernber Johnson Councifinember Cross Councilmernber Soller Staff in Attendance: Bryant Powell, City Manager Matt Busby,Assistant City Manager Jennifer Pena,City Clerk Joel Stern,City Attorney Al Bravo, Public Information Officer Michael Pooley, Police Chief vie McKinney, Deputy City Clerk CONSENTD. AGENDA Vice Mayor Schroeder moved,seconded by Coune lmember Nasser to approve the Consent Agenda. `les. 7 Mayor Wilson, Vice Mayor Schroeder, Cou cxlmember N sser, Cbuncilmernber Fleck, Councilmember Johnson, Councilmermber Crass and Coun llme ber Soller o. o . -42 Consideration of acceptance of agenda. . 23-424 Consideration of approval of minutes of the regular meeting of August 1, 2021 City of Apache Juriodon,Arizona Page I City Council Meeting MeetingMinutes August 16,2023 . 23- 23 Consideration of approval of entering into a contract with Viasun Corporation for the construction of curbing for the Apache Tail medians between Ironwood Drive and Ocotillo Drive.. The work would be through Rinal County cooperative job order contract No.175623 in the amount o 3 5, 2 .75 plus a 10%contingency for unforeseen change orders in the amount o 35,552,07 for a total project cost not to exceed 380,072.82.Work will result in curbing to facilitate roadway drainage and protection to the next phase of mein beautification improvements, Work is planned to take place between October to November 2323. E. AWARDS, PRESENTATIONSPROCLAMATIONS REGIONALF. _ INTERGOVERNMENTAL 4. 23- 25 Brief summary of intergovernmental updates from mayor and councilmember . Councilmem er Heck gave an update on recent data shared by the Greater Phoenix Economic Council,{OPEC}.t PEC's mission is to encourage and create growth in the business development market in the greater Phoenix area.Trends are positive, the economy is growing, as well as growth in the number of homes and the value of homes. Cast of living in the greater Phoenix metropolitan area is 3.8%above the national average. Councilmemers Soifer and Cross recently attended a two day seminar with the Morrison Institute. Points of discussion included housing shortage,community outreach to the tribal communities for increased technology services,clean energy efforts, municipal water regulations, education involvement and teacher retention, and public safety initiatives for police officer preservation, Vice Mayor Schroeder shared the Pinal Regional Transportation Authority voted to manage the organization without the assistance from Central Arizona°government, Mayor Wilson offered an invitation to the Arizona Department Of Transportation meeting scheduled for 5.30 p.m. on August 16,2023, at the Multigenerational Center,to discuss the opening of State Route 3 . G. IMANAGER'S 23-426 CityManager's Report. City.Manager Bryant Powell shared a video created by the One Water-Our Water campaign group,which includes Apache Junction Water District and Arizona hater Company. These two companies serve water to the residents of Apache Junction, and the video educated where the water comes from that is distributed by both organizations. City of Apache Junction,Arizona Pogo City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes August 15,202 6. 2a27 Announcement of Current Events: Public Information Officer At Bravo shared the following upcoming events: Level Up Your Business,offered by the City and the Chamber of Commerce,September 7, 2023, 7,00 a%m.- 10:00 a,m.at Central Arizona College located at 805 S. Idaho Rd, Room F115,Apache Junction Books and Brews, August 17,2g23, 3 p,m, -5:0 p,m,, Handle Bar Pub and gill on Apache'Trail Garden Party,August 13;2023,&30 p,m.f 7:30 p,m,, Multigenerational Center, 1035 N Idaho Rd Fairytale Faire,August 1 g,2023, 1 g: a.m.-1:00 p.m., Multigenerational Center, 1535 N, Idaho Rd Tease visit www.apachejunctionaz.gov to see all the upcoming community events. H. PUBLIC HEARINGS 2 - 29 Consideration of application for a new Series 6 Bar Liquor License for Super Skies Dining &Dance Hall 945 E Scenic Street,Apache Junction, AZ. The next step in the process is for the council to held public hearing on the application and make a recommendation of approval or denial to the Arizona Department of Liquor License and Control. Councilmember softer moved,seconded by Councilmember Nasser that the application for Series 6 Bar Liquor License submitted by Amy S.Nations on behalf of Super Skies Dining and Dance Hall,located at 945 E Scenic St.be recommended ended for approval to the Arizona epa tment f Liquor Licenses and Control. Yes 7- Mayor Wilson, Vice Mayor Schroeder, Councilmember Nasser, Councilmember Fled, Councilmember Johnson, Councilmember Cross and Councilmember Softer o: t} City Clerk Jennifer Pena Mated the city received an application for a new Series 5 Bar Liquor License from Super Skies Dining and Dance ball on July 17,2023,and the notice of posting was placed at the establishment on July 2 ,223: The posting requirement has been met with no comments from the public. Correspondence related to inspections of the premises for safety and code compliant matters have been received from the Apache Junction Police[department, Building and Safety Division,Planning and Zoning[department and the Superstition Fire and Medical District.All four entities find compliance with the inspection requirements and recommend approval. The Planning Department did note that this establishment exists as a Lawful Nonconforming Use, A Letter of Lawful Nonconformity was issued by the City to a previous owner,which is transferrable:Also to note,a fire had caused structural damage within the past year, All permits were properly pulled and repairs and inspections have been approved. Council inquired on the recent fire damage and the operation of the establishment. The applicant responded that the kitchen area was not affected by the fire. City ol'Apache Junction,Arizona Page City council Meeting Meeting Minutes August 1 ,22 Mayor Wilson opened the public hearing, receiving no comments from the public he closed the public hearing. I OLD BUSINESS NEW BUSINESS K COUNCIL DIRECTION TO STAFF L. SELECTION OF MEETING DATES, TIMES, LOCATIONS, AND PURPOSES M. CALL TO PUBLIC Jane Brown,Val Vista Rd,Apache Junction shared her concerns regarding water rates with the Apache Junction water companies and water conservation efforts Donna Carr,2178 W,Virginia St,Apache Junction commented on the homeless situation, crops being grown in Arizona and shipped overseas,and Pinal County reporting and funding. Andre Meek, 1327 S, Belair Rd,Apache Junction voiced concerns regarding the homeless increase in Arizona,and supports continued efforts to work together to bring relief to these individuals. He also stated the benefits of rain harvesting and suggested it be encouraged more for Irrigation purposes. Leonard'+r W.Jeffery, Desert Investments LL , requested help from Council to obtain an address for the property he has been trying to develop into a facility to house the homeless veterans.This property is located behind the Greyhound Park in Apache Junction♦ He has incurred more expense due to the installation of a fence to keep people out.Joining Mr, Jeffery was an individual sustaining on a generator for a trailer at this property because the City will not work with him to issue the proper permits to obtain water and electric service, He announced he has given up on building this development but just wants his title cleared with on address. He stated the issue in Apache Junction is not the homeless but rather the City does not want affordable housing. George Schroeder,2444 W.Virginia St,Apache Junction commented on the services offered from Development Services and Code Enforcement. Vie Mayor Schroeder requested detailed information be shared with Council from staff regarding the property issues mentioned by Mr. Leonard Jeffery. Gouncilmember Soller addressed comments made earlier in the meeting regarding the current water levels in Arizona and the availability of the Colorado River water: ADJOURNMENT- Mayor Wilson adjourned the meeting at 7:41 p.m. City of ApacheJumcilan,Arizona Page City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes August 1 ,2023 ACCEPTED THI Y OF w ;202 , THE MAYOR N 1 COUNCIL F THE1 t F AP ACHE J 1 TI , R 'NA SIGNED AND ATTESTEDTO THIS Y OF ' 2021 { J LT "CHIP"WILSON Mayor ATTE N IFF PE i tiler CITY COUNCIL MINUTES CERTIFICATION I hereby certify that the foregoing minutes to are a true and correct copy of the minutes of the regular meeting of thAth Coup it of the City of Apache Junction,Arizona,held can the day of 2023, I further certify that the meeting s duly fled and held d ururr� s or, Dated this day of 2021 J4 FEN F City Clerk City of Apache Junction,Arizona Page