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Tuesday,April ,212 7:00 PM City Council Chambers
A. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Wilson called the meeting to carder at 7:03 pm;
B. INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Vice Mayor Rizzi gave the invocation and Councilmember Masser lad the Fledge of Allegiance
C. ROLL CALL
Present:: Mayor Wilson
Vice Mayor Rizzi
Councilmerriber Evans
Ctunilrernber Schroeder
Cc uncilmernber Nesser
City Staff in Attendance:
Bryant Powell, City Manager
Matt Busby,Assistant City Manager
Joel Stern, City Attorney
Jennifer Pena, City Clerk
Michael P coley, Police Chief
Michael clever, Public Works Director
Liz L ngenbach, Parks & R c Director
Janine Salley, Economic Director
Pam Harrison, Library Director
Rudy Esguiv as, Interim Development Services Director
Sidney bias Senior Planner
C. CONSENT AGENDA
Mice Mayor Rizzi moved,seconded by Council endbdr Nasser to accept and approve the consent
agenda as presented.
Yes: 5 W- Mayor Wilson, Vice Mayor Rizzi, Councilme tuber Evans, Councilrnember
Schroeder and Councilrnember Messer
No: 0
1 22-1� Consideration of acceptance of agenda,
. 22-1,78 Consideration of approval of minutes of the regular meeting of March 1 Sth,
2022.
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3. 2_166 Consideration of approval of Proposed Resolution No, 22-04, authorizing the
city to enter into an Intergovernmental Agreement(IGA)Amendment No,
with the Arizona Department of Transportation for additional federal funds in
the amount of$1,549,901 for sidewalk improvements on Old West Highway
from Idaho Road to Goldfield Road and on Winchester road from 6th Avenue
to Old West highway.
4. 22-188 Consideration of approval of Resolution No..22-66,authorizing the city to enter
into the Intergovernmental Agreement(IGA)Amendment No.1 with the Arizona
Department of Transportation for additional federal funds in the amount o
$342,600 for bicycle and pedestrian improvements on Idaho Road from
Superstition Boulevard to Mcl ellips Road
5. 22-202 Consideration of approval of proposed Resolution No. 22-07, authorizing the
city to enter into an Intergovernmental Agreement(IGA)Amendment No, 1
with Arizona Department of Transportation for change in the designs funds
from$350,000 to$30,00 for a road widening project on Winchester Road
from 29th Avenue to Southern Avenue.
. :22-196 Consideration of approval on proposed construction agreement with
Southwest Sawcutting and billing, LLC, dba SWB Waving,for Project P C
201 -C 2 108-22,Saguaro Drive West Improvements in an amount of
$509,109,05, allowing for a contingency of 10 Ire for a project amount not to
exceed$560,019,96, This work is funded by the city'city's Fiscal Year 2021
Community Development Block Grant Regional Account and State Special
Project funding as requested by city council under Resolution No. 21-24.
7. 2-197 Consideration of approval for an award of contract to Sunland Asphalt for the
reconstruction of Lost Dutchman Boulevard from Idaho Road to Tomahawk
Road.The work is planned for May of this year and should be fully completed
in,June,2022 and it will be through the 1 Government Procurement Alliance
Cooperative Contract No, 17- 6P-05 in the amount of$713176,15, plus a
1 %contingency for unforeseen change orders in the amount of$71,317,61,,
for a total amount not to exceed$78 ,493,76,The work will result in a new
pavement surface; in addition; bike lanes for this portion of Lost Dutchman
Boulevard as presented and discussed at the July 6,2021 City Council Work`.
Session for the Fiscal Year 2022 Capital Improvement Plan&street
Maintenance Plan.
8. 22-16 Consideration of approval for an award of contract to Sunland Asphalt for the
reconstruction of Idaho Road from Superstition Boulevard to Lost Dutchman
Boulevard.The work is planned for,June 2022 and should be fully completed
in July,2022 tin time for the new school year2023 to start)and it will be
through the 1 Government Procurement Alliance Cooperative Contract No,
17-16P-95 in the amount o $1,058,634,00, plus a 10%contingency for
unforeseen change orders in the amount of$105,863,40, for a total not to
exceed$1,164,497.40, The work will result in a new road base and pavement'
surface for this portion of Idaho Road,as presented and discussed at they:July
6, 2021 City Council Work Session for the Fiscal Year 2022 Capital
Improvement Plan& Street Maintenance Plan.
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-1 g; Consideration of approval for an award of contract to aunldnd Asphalt for the
asphalt overlay of Idaho Road from SR88 to Superstition Boulevard. The work
is planned for June,2022 and is to be fully completed in July,2022, it will b
through the 9 Government ent Procurement Alliance Cooperative Contract
No.t7-16P- 5 in the amount of$ t5 B32,0 , plus a 10%contingency for
unforeseen change orders in the amount of$1 t,863,20,for a total not to
exceed 31 30, 95,20 and it will result in a new pavement surface for this
portion of Idaho Road,as part of the Fiscal Year 223 Capital Improvement&
Street Maintenance Plan,
E. AWARDS, PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS
10. 22-099 Proclamation designating the week of April 10,2022 through April 16, 2022 a
"National Public Safety Telecommunications Week".
Mayor Wilson presented the proclamation to Chief Dooley and his staff, He thanked them for
their dedication and the valuable service they provide as the 91 dispatchers and first point of
contact when people call the Apache Junction Police Department.
11: 22-207 Proclamation designating the week of April 3d through April gth, 2022 a
National library Week
Mayor Wilson t presented the proclamation to Pam Harrison, Library Director. GIs, Harrison
provided brief comments on the valuable services the library provides to the community and the
invaluable support the library receives from its visitors,
F. REGIONAL INTERGOVERNMENTAL UPDATES
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12. 22-179 Brief summary of intergovernmental updates from mayor and
councilrnembers,
Councilrnember Evans announced the AJC DC has set October 3th as the next Make a
Difference tray,They are looking for projects.
Mayor Wilson announced on Saturday April 2nd,there was the Rattle of the Badges between the;
AJ P.D. and the fire district,
G. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT`
11 22-180 City Managers Report,
City Manager Bryant Powell shared a few photos of the Battle of the Badges game.
He also was invited to threw out the first pitch for the Apache Junction Little League and he
touched on the impact geographical boundaries play in the realm of sports and local teams, He
mentioned the grant and new uniforms gifted to the Apache Junction little league from the
Arizona Diamond sond Backs and with the city`s matching funds, new ball field lighting was installed
and a new scoreboard was put up in the gall fields,.
14 22-131 Announcement of current events.
Assistant City Manager Matt Busby provided announcements usually provided by AI Bravo the
city`s public information officer.
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He announced the I iwanis Shred-A-thou being held Saturday, May 14th from 9 a,,m, to I I a,m
at the city hall parking lot and Earth Day Celebration at Horizon Health and vveilness on
Saturday,April 23rd from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
15. 22-2 3 Discussion and appreciation for retiring Apache Junction Police Commander,
Troy Mullender for his 37 years of service.
City manager Bryant Powell announced that Commander Mullender was on the agenda to be
recognized for his 37 years of service in the Apache Junction Police Department, However, his
daughter is the star pitcher on her high school team and was attending that game tonight, Mr.
Powell shared some of Commander Mullender history and accomplishments.
K PUBLIC HEARINGS
16. 22-119 presentation, discussion, and public hearing by Carson Bise,of TschlerBise
on the updated Land Use Assumptions, Infrastructure Improvements Plait and
Development Fee draft report dated March 30.2022,
Rudy Bscluivias,Acting Development Services Director announced Carson Bise is the
consultant assisting the city with drafting new development fees. With the significant growth the
city is facing it was time to review and update the development fees so snake sure new growth
was paying its proportionate share:.
He stated this process follows strict,compliance with statute and has a detailed timeline.
Council saw the first official draft on January 18.. Tonight is the public hearing to see and seek
comment on the first official draft, He stated earlier in the day they had a meeting with
stakeholders and a representative from the AZ Home Builders Association and others in the
development community.
r. Bise of T schler ise, provided a detailed summary on the updated tend Use Assumptions,.
Infrastructure Improvements Plan and Development Fee draft report dated March 30, 2022. He
addressed several questions from Council,
Mayor Wilson opened the public hearing.
George Schroeder, 2444 IN Virginia Street, liked the presentation from TischlerBise. He felt the
increase in development fees will help the city fund other projects such as other street
improvements, His streets are being ruined by so many trues driving up and down his street
and this is one way to help the city.
Mayor Wilson closed the public hearing,
I. OLD BUSINESS
J. NEW BUSINESS
K. COUNCIL DIRECTION TO STAFF
17. 22-208 Direction to staff on the process for filling Apache Junction City Council
vacancies,
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Councilmember Evans moved,seconded by Councilmember Schroeder that the following
direction be given tea=staff:
Yes: 5- Mayor Wilson, Vice Mayor Rizzi, Councilmember Evans,- Councilmernber
Schroeder and Councilmember lesser
No:
1) The process shall be very similar to the annual board and commission talent bank and
member selection process. Starting on April 11, 2022, staff will facilitate acceptance of on-line
applications for the two vacant council seats. The questions will be tailored from the board and
commission talent bank application questions. The application deadline shall be April 29th,2022
by 5 00 p.m No exceptions for late submittals will be permitted whatsoever;
2) Staff will compile the application submittals, print them,organize them into hard copy binders
and provide them to the mayor and council the week of May 8th, 2022. Staff will also make
them available online for the public. All information submitted to the city online is deemed open
and available for public inspection with no redactions. Staff will schedule a work session on May
16th;2022, at which time council shall interview the candidates that council in its sole discretion
deems suitable for consideration.
Staff will schedule a new business item on its May 1 th, 2022 regular council meeting, at
which time council will vote on the vacancy appointments.
- The applicant selected to fill former councilmember Gremmel's vacancy will serve the rest of
her term through January 7th,2025,
- The applicant selected to fill former councilmernber Biggs'vacancy will serge through the
next regularly scheduled election or until such time as a person is elected for such vacancy as
the law permits through the end of his original term to January 7th,2025.
) Staff shall also dace on the May 17th;2022 regular council agenda a swearing-in ceremony
for the two vacancies immediately after council has voted on both appointments,
L. SELECTION OF MEETING DATES, TIMES, LOCATIONS,NS, AND PURPOSE
18. 22-182 Executive Session at 6:0 P.M,for Monday,April 1 th and Executive Session
at 6:00 P.M.for Tuesday,April 1 gth in the city council conference room
located at 300 E. Superstition Boulevard in Apache Junction,Arizona and
other meetings scheduled if necessary;
Councilmember Evans moved,seconded by Councilmember Schroeder that an executive sessions
at 6:00 p.m.for Monday,April 16 and Tuesday,April 16,2022,be held in the City Council
Conference room located at 300 E.Superstition Boulevard Apache'Junction,Arizona,and other
meetings be scheduled if necessary.
Yes: 5, Mayor Wilson, Vice Mayor Rizzi, Councilmember Evans, Councilmember
Schroeder and Cou cilm rnber Nesser
No:
M. CALL TO PUBLIC
Darryl Cross 1 181 ,Acacia Rd commented on the Intergovernmental agreements approved
under the consent agenda earlier.
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He addressed areas within the city where more multi-use or horse paths should be considered
as the city grows and more development occurs through out the area.
Donna Carr Apache Junction resident inquired that if a certain candidates wins the Mayoral seat
in this years election will that give him inside privileges with city matters. More specifically she
inquired to the compliance issues this business seems to have with the city.
George Schroeder 244 W.Virginia Street, stated code enforcement cases are not treated
equally.
He stated no one on council is a code enforcement officer and neither is the city manager and
they need to stay out of staffs businesses when doing their job, Mr.Schroeder stated it is illegal
to tell staff how to do their job. He implied that code enforcement officers were told not to do
certain parts of their job. He implied he has statutes gathered(to do something)against Mr.
Busby, Mr. Powell and Rudy.
He stated he had called Steven Herring of Republic Se(tvces....the Mayor informed Mr.
Schroeder not to name specific individuals during call tot he public.Mr. Schroeder stated he just
wanted to say he had called Mr. Herring...the Mayor told Mr. Schroeder to stop,do not name
specific persons,the mayor gaveled Mr.Schroeder and directed him to sit down.
Vice mayor Rizzi stated to clear city council have to follow the code. she herself has been in
violation of codes. Mr. Schroeder shouted from the audience.Vice Mayor Rizzi stated she was
addressing Ms. Carr's statement earlier. Council does not get free passes.
N. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Wilson Adjourned the meeting at 7:56 p.m.
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ACCEPTED THIS—f 7 DAY OF 2022, BY THE MAYOR AND
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APAbHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA.
SIGNED AND ATTESTED TO THIS 9 ( DAY OF —12022.
WALTER"CHIP"WILSON
Mayor
ATTEST,
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City Clerk
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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—5-
day of 644AY 2022. 1 further certify that-the meeting was duly called and
held and Hat a quorum was present.
Dated this 1/ day of OAA.k 2022.
JE NIFER P NA
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