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Tuesday,April 19,2022 7:00 PM City Council Chambers
A. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Wilson called the meeting to order at 7:02 PM.
B. INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Vice Mayor Rizzi gave the invocation and Councilmember Schroeder led the Pledge of
Allegiance.
C. ROLL CALL
Present: 5- Mayor Wilson
Vice Mayor Rizzi
Councilmember Evans
Councilmember Schroeder
Councilmember Nasser
City Staff in Attendance:
Bryant Powell,City Manager
Matt Busby,Assistant City Manager
Joel Stern,City Attorney
Jennifer Pena, City Clerk
Michael Pooley, Police Chief
Janine Salley,Economic Director
Leslie DeReche, Finance Director
Rudy Esquivias, Interim Development Services Director
D. CONSENT AGENDA
Vice Mayor Rizzi moved,seconded by Councilmember Nasser to approve the Consent Agenda.
Yes: 5- Mayor Wilson, Vice Mayor Rizzi, Councilmember Evans, Councilmember
Schroeder and Councilmember Nasser
No: 0
1. 22-221 Consideration of acceptance of agenda.
2. 22-222 Consideration of approval of minutes of the regular meeting of April 5th,2022.
3. 22-219 Consideration of approval of Resolution No.22-09,a Resolution of the Mayor
and City Council of the City of Apache Junction,Arizona, designating Leslie
DeReche as Chief Fiscal Officer for officially submitting and certifying the
accuracy of the fiscal year 2022 expenditure limitation report to the Arizona
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Auditor General.
E. AWARDS, PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS
4. 22-213 Presentation of proclamation recognizing May 2022 as"Building Safety
Month."
Mayor Wilson presented the proclamation recognizing May 2022 at Building Safety Month to
Adrianne Alegria, Interim Building Safety Manager.
F. REGIONAL INTERGOVERNMENTAL UPDATES
6. 22-225 Brief summary of intergovernmental updates from mayor and
councilmembers.
Councilmember Evans announced the various clean-up projects the AJ CDC had done for the
month of March. They removed 17.5 tons of garbage from people's property which came to a
rough cost of$2,600.
Mayor Wilson stated he and Vice Mayor Rizzi attended the Golden Rule banquet, along with
other Golden Rule communities. He stated it is a goal that those organizations or communities
honor the Golden Rule and maintain that philosophy.
He attended the Governor's Annual Prayer Breakfast,which the city helped sponsor. He
attended the CAG Regional Transportation Authority meeting where they discussed the sales
tax that was passed by the voters last year which has been determined to be an illegal tax. They
are trying to determine what to do with the tax that has been collected so far and advised
everyone to follow the news closely on the matter.
G. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
6. 22-223 City Manager's Report.
7. 22-176 Presentation by Kevin Camberg of Fester&Chapman on the city's annual
financial audit.
City Manager Bryant Powell introduced Kevin Camberg of Fester&Chapman the independent
auditor for the city. Mr. Camberg stated this year was the 23rd year the city received the Award
of Excellence in financial accounting. There are many cities that have not received this
honorary distinction and for Apache Junction to have 23 years in achieving this award is a
significant honor.
Mr.Camberg reviewed some of the financial highlights of the audit.
8. 22-224 Announcement of current events.
Al Bravo,Chief Information Officer announced the following:
-Professional Municipal Clerk's Week May 1 through 7,2022.
-Earth Day at Earth Heart Park April 23rd where thousands of ladybugs will be released.
-Janine Solley,the city's Economic Development Director will hold an economic development
outlook session April 28th at the Multi-Generational Center from 8:00 am to 9:30 am.
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-He recognized the Apache Junction Parks and Recreation Department which did a
phenomenal job with all the logistics of the city's annual Easter egg hunt.
-The first off leash dog park grand opening will be held Saturday,April 30th from 8:00 am to
noon.
H. PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. OLD BUSINESS
J. NEW BUSINESS
9. 22-212 Presentation,discussion and consideration of Resolution No.22-08 a
Resolution of the Mayor and City Council of the City of Apache Junction,
Arizona,adopting the findings and recommendations of the updated Apache
Junction Economic Development Strategic Plan.
Janine Solley,Economic Development Director provided a brief history of the city's Economic
Development Strategic Plan.
The City of Apache Junction's last Economic Development Strategic Plan was an 18-month
process that started in 2005 with a home-grown composition of community members.The
plan proposed a broad approach across a number of action areas that were deemed vital
components in helping Apache Junction transition into a more prosperous and sustainable
community. Council adopted Resolution No.07-57 as the basis for an Economic
Development Strategic Plan for Apache Junction.
Staff recognized that significant change has occurred since the last plan was developed and
it was a critical time to consider formally updating the strategic plan to take into account the
existing environment and opportunities and identify any changing priorities.With the 6,600
acres recently annexed into the City limits,state land sale, new councilmembers being
seated, needs for accelerated recovery plan post-COVID,increasing housing development
and service demands,and new key transportation corridors that will define employment in
the region, it seemed a perfect time to invest in an updated roadmap to help identify the
community's goals related to jobs and the strength of the local economy.
At the June 2021 City Council Annual Retreat, council gave staff the go ahead to update the
plan.With the tremendous support of our economic development partners at Salt River
Project(SRP)we were able to work with professional consultants Boyette Strategic
Advisors to develop an updated, relevant and implementable Economic Development
Strategic Plan for the city.
The City's consultants from Boyette Strategic Advisors crafted a customized strategic
plan that will serve as the city's guide for Economic Development for the next three to five
years.The process included numerous interviews from stakeholders, business and
community surveys, review of existing community plans for compatibility,identifying
competitive and aspirational cities,community tours, regional strengths, potential for
targeted sectors,and workforce availability analysis.The outcome is a three to five year
action plan that identifies goals and recommendations to help capitalize on our best
opportunities for positive economic and community growth.
K. COUNCIL DIRECTION TO STAFF
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L. SELECTION OF MEETING DATES,TIMES, LOCATIONS, AND PURPOSES
10. 22-176 Selection of dates,times and location for budget reviewtwork session, public
hearing and adoption of tentative and final budget for Fiscal Year 2022-2023.
Councilmember Nasser moved,seconded by Councilmember Evans that the date,time and
location for budget work session,public hearing and adoption of the tentative and final budget
for fiscal year 2022-2023 be as follows:
1. Budget work sessions: Monday,May 2,2022
2. Tentative budget adoption and public hearing:Monday,May 16,2022 at a special meeting
3. Final budget adoption and public hearing:Monday,June 20,2022 at a special meeting
Yes: 5- Mayor Wilson, Vice Mayor Rizzi, Councilmember Evans, Councilmember
Schroeder and Councilmember Nasser
No: 0
11. 22-226 Executive Session at 6:00 P.M.for Monday, May 2nd and Executive Session
at 6:00 P.M.for Tuesday,May 3rd 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 Vice Mayor Rizzi that an executive session at 6:00
p.m.for Monday,May 2 and Tuesday,May 3,2022 be hold 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 Councilmember Nasser
No: 0
M. CALL TO PUBLIC
Mo Mohluddin 2304 N. Cortez Rd.commented on the work session item mentioned a few
weeks ago about work on Idaho Rd. He requested council consider horse crossing signs.
Donna Carr 2178 W.Virginia St. commented on the economic development proposal.She
expressed concern that Apache Junction is home to many low income families and would not
like to see these individuals ran out of town due to the increased development.
Michelle Theis, 8109 E.Apache Plumb Dr,Queen Creek stated she had been working with
Superstition Harley Davidson and was recently told the police escort that was arranged for the
International Female Ride Day(I FRD)was no longer available. She asked if Council or the city
could assist her and the group With an escort through town to the freeway as they will be
heading to Superior.
Darryl Cross 1018 N.Acacia Rd.commented on Mr. Mohiuddin's request for safety for horses
and riders,Coconino National Forest recently closed a 6 mile perimeter around Flagstaff due to
hazardous waste from humans and because of the fire danger. While cleaning up certain areas
in the city, he noticed a severe burn of underbrush and wondered if the city would consider a no
fire zone around the city.
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He commented on the economic strategic plan,and having a tiny home community.
N. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Wilson adjourned the meeting at 8:15 p.m.
ACCEPTED THIS —3 DAY OF IM 2024, BY THE MAYOR
AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCT(6N,ARIZONA.
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WALTER"CHIP'WILSON
Mayor
ATTEST:
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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 City,Council of the City of Apache Junction,Arizona, held on the
day of 2022. 1 further certify that the meeting was duly
called and held and that aquorum was present.
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