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Home My WebLink About2023-11-07 City Council Regular Minutes Junction,City of Apache Arizona Meeting location, City Council Chamber Meeting Minutes at City Malt 00 E.Superstition Blvd City Council bleating Apache Jun ion,A pachelunctionaz,gov Ph: 4 0)982-8002 Tuesday,November 7,2023 7,00 PM City Council Chambers A. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Wilson called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. B. INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Council ember Hock gave the invocaflon and Councilr ember Cross led the meeting attendees in the Pledge of Allegiance: C. ROLL CALL Present: 7 Mayor Wilson Vice Mayor Schroeder Councrimermber Messer Councilrnember Heck Coun ilmernberJohnson Councilrnember Cross Councilrnember Soifer 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 Johnny John,Assistant Chief Ted Wolff, Public forks Director Leslie DeReche, Finance Director' vie McKinney, Deputy City Clerk D. CONSENT AGENDA Vice Mayor Schroeder moved,seconded by Counclimember Nasser to approve the Consent Agenda. Yes- - Mayor Wilson, Vice Mayor Schroeder, Councitmember Nesser, Councilmember Heck, Council Huber Johnson and Cou cilmemb r Soifer o. 1 - Councitmember Cross 1. 23-572 Consideration of acceptance of agenda: City ofApach#Junction,Arizona Page f City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes November7,2023 -573 Consideration of approval of minutes of the regular meeting of October 17,2023. 3. 23-580 Consideration of approval of procurement of police department drones ; from Gresco Supply Inc,, utilizing State Cooperative Contract CT 065255, in an amount not to exceed $72,638,81. This item was presented and discussed at the October 16, 2623 work session, 23-51 Consideration of approval of procurement of council chamber audio/visual upgrade from Conference Technologies, Inc., utilizing the Interlocal Purchasing System t"T.I.P. " cooperative contract#200904, for a total amount not to exceed $54,21 ,61.This item was presented and discussed at the October 16, 2623 work session. 6. 23-604 Consideration of approval of entering into a contract with Weems Asphalt for the reconstruction of the City°s Fuel Island pavements. The work would be through Maricopa County cooperative contract No. 210166-S in the amount of$126,674.98 plus a 10%contingency for unforeseen change orders in the amount of$12,667.49 fora total not to exceed $139,342.47. Work will result in new concrete surfaces to replace the current surface in very poor condition, Work is planned within the November 2623 to January 2024 ti efra e. 6. 23-665 Consideration of approval of proposed Resolution No. 3- 4 a 1 - oath preliminary plat extension for case"P-21-9 - , known as"Old West Highway Tillage,"a request by Greg Loper, representing the development and ownership group Galileo Capital Partners,located approximately on the south side of Old West Highway between S. Royal Palm Road and S.Tomahawk Road, 7. 23-620 Consideration of approval of Resolution 23-36,an intergovernmental agreement between the City of Apache Junction and the State of Arizona Department of Revenue for the administration,collection, audit, and licensing of transaction privilege taxes, use taxes, severance taxes,yet fuel excise and use taxes and rental occupancy taxes imposed by the state, cities or towns. E. AWARDS, PRESENTATIONSPROCLAMATIONS F. REGIONAL INTERGOVERNMENTAL UPDATES . 23-54 Brief summary of intergovernmental updates from mayor and councilmembers. Mayor 11 ison snared an announcement that Phoenix Mesa Gateway Airport recently surpassed a milestone of having the 20 millionth passenger since starting commercial service in October 2002: City of Apache Juncdo ,Afizona Page City Council Meeting MeetingMinutes November 7,2023 G. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT -55 City Manager's Report. City Manager Bryant Powell shared news on an employee engagement activity that was offered on November 2,2023. He thanked the Mayor and Council for showing their support to the employees by offering this fun event,of which more than 200 employees and family members attended, He also shared photos of City employees showing their support for the D-Backs National League Champions: . 23-611 Presentation, discussion, and update on the . %sales tax dedicated to fund roadway maintenance and repairs. Management Analyst Eli Richardson recapped the.2%sales tax dedicated to fund roadway maintenance, repairs and projects.This sales tax is due to sunset in 2025. The City of Apache Junction does not have a city property tax and is limited on revenue generating income to support the cit 's marry services. Recap of Street Projects Sales Tax Revenues Expenditures 2014 $11,000.00 2015 $267,578 $2,0 4,256 2016 $805,013 $977,346 2017 $787 002 $1,131,254 2018 $1,122,377 $1, 06,615 2019 $1,168,959 $35,000 2020 $1,272,268 $822, 92 2021 $1,460,638 $1,060,19 2022 $1778,204 $1,477,442 2023 $2,059,076 $1, 27,721 total collection $10,721,116 Total Expenditures,$10,563,323 Photos were shared of projects that were completed by use of these funds throughout the City in the past year. 11. 23-5 6 Announcement of Current events. Public Information Officer Al Bravo shared the following updates: * Friday, November 10,2023,Veteran's Weekend Kickoff,VFW Post#9399 at Apache Trail and Saguaro Drive, Concert by Josh Roy anti from 5,00 p.m. -&00 p.m, Cost is$7.00 and all are encouraged to bring own lawn chairs:There will be several raffles,a 50150,and proceeds will be sheared with various veteran families and programs. *Saturday, November 11,2023,Veteran's Day Parade at the Focal Paint on Apache Trail,starts at 9.30 a.m City oP Apache Junction,Arizona Page 3 City Council Meeting eeting Minutes November 7,2023 • 100 a.m.; Following the Parade will be the Veteran's Tribute ceremony at Flatiron Park •Saturday, November 11,2023, Festival the Superstitions, 1 : 0 a.m. -3:00 p.m.at Flatiron Park *Free Chump Week, November 8-11,2023,Apache Junction Landfill closes on Saturday at 4. tf p,m. * Household Hazardous Waste Event, November 18, 2023, 8:00 a.m.- 12.00 p.m., Public Works Yard,575 E. Baseline r. Bravo also shared that over 3,000 attendees participated in the Halloween Festival held at the Superstition Shadows park,and it was another fantastic program offered by our Parks and Recreation Department. H. PUBLIC HEARINGS . OLD BUSINESS 12. 23-610 Presentation, discussion, and update on the status of the Weekes Wash project with City Engineer, Emile Schmid. Public Works Director Ted Wolff provided an update on the Weekes Wash Project. Presentations of this project were given at council meetings earlier this year. r,Wolff explained the Mate and Pinal County are partners in the planning and design of the project.There is a preferred alternative design which also outlines the benefits to surrounding properties,increased safety and the decrease in time and cost of post-storm cleanup. R Federal grant of$44.5 million was awarded to the city for this project in August of 2023. Staff continues to research additional funding options and opportunities, as the project costs exceed the amount the city received from the FMA grants The project is anticipated to be completed b 228: Council discussion comments included: drainage timeline, lease vs purchase surrounding land, lack of funding,water collection/storage of overflow,construction zone preparation for flood during build of project, possibility of selling excess aggregate rather than increased casts for disposing of products. r. Wolff responded with clarity to all council queries. COUNCILJ. NEW BUSINESS K. 1 1 L. SELECTION OF MEETING , TIMES, LOCATIONS, AND PURPOSES M. CALL TO PUBLIC Patricia Wruck,400 N, Plaza Drive,Apache Junction, expressed her concerns of safety due to the traffic signal timing at the intersection of Apache Trail and Phelps Drive. City of Apache Junction,Arizonan Page City Council Meeting_ Meeting Minutes November7,2023 Eddie Only,2364 :Apache Drive,Apache Junction, is requesting the extension of a guardrail along Idaho Road,south of Lost Dutchman. He also expressed his concern for the safety of his hone and the speeding traffic that travels along this route. Andre Meek, 1327 S. Belair Road,Apache Junction, shared concerns regarding the traffic,signal tinting at Ironwood and Apache Trail. He also commented on the Weekes Wash project, and the opportunity that allows for a recreational park of some sari. George Schroeder;2444 W.Virginia Street,Apache Junction;encouraged investigation with the land surrounding Apache Junction, He shared concerns with the laws and regulations regarding squatters in Apache Junction and Final County. He commented on the concern he had for a neighbor's home and the tack of proper building inspection completed by the City. Donna Carr,2128 W.Virginia Street,Apache Junction,shared her frustration with paying taxes, and feels having to pay property taxes would be wrong. She shared information on a lawsuit in the Ulf between farmers and the government due to sludge from reclaimed water processes, and how this sludge is killing the crops. She again encouraged the need to have some type of attraction for the younger generation, Mayor Wilson requested staff address the traffic signal issues, and a followup and update on casts involved to install the extended guardrail on Idaho Road, south of Lost Dutchman, MayorN. ADJOURNMENT ils n adjourned the meeting t 7:53p. , CWofApache Juncdon,Arizona Page City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes November ,2023 ACCEPTED THI Y OF 2023, BY THE MAYOR ANDI COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA. SIGNED AND T D TO THIS DAY OF 2021 4z L T "GIMPP"WILSON Mayor ATTEST: . / ,Ii **�w 4NNIFE City Clerk CITY COUNCIL MINUTES CERTIFICATION I hereby certify that the foregoing minutes are a true and correct dopy of the minutes of the regular eating of the City Council of MeCityof Apache Junction,Arizona held n the day i 3, L further certify that the 'tatirgra duly called and held and that a quorum was present. Dated this 02 day of 3, City fApache.Iatnodon,Arizona Page