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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2017-10-03 City Council Regular MinutesCITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 3, 2017 The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Apache Junction, Arizona, was held on October 3, 2017, at the Apache Junction City Council Chambers pursuant to the notice required by law. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Serdy called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.He called for a moment of silence for the tragedy in Las Vegas to be followed by the invocation. INVOCATION Vice Mayor Wilson gave the Invocation. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Councilmember Rizzi led the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL Councilmembers Present:Mayor Serdy Vice Mayor Wilson Councilmember Barker Councilmember Evans Councilmember Rizzi Councilmember Struble Councilmember Waldron Staff Present:City Manager Bryant Powell Assistant City Manager Matt Busby City Clerk Kathleen Connelly City Attorney Joel Stern Public Safety Director Tom Kelly Public Works Director Michael Weyer Others Present:Public Information Officer Al Bravo REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OCTOBER 3, 2017 PAGE 1 OF 13 ACCEPTANCE OF CONSENT AGENDA )Vice Mayor Wilson MOVED THAT THE CONSENT AGENDA BE ACCEPTED AS PRESENTED; AND THAT APPROVAL BE GIVEN FOR THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION AND SOUTHERN COUNTIES OIL COMPANY DBA SC FUELS IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $500,000 FOR BULK FUEL FOR A PERIOD OF ONE YEAR WITH THE OPTION TO RENEW FOR FOUR ADDITIONAL ONE YEAR PERIODS. Councilmember Evans SECONDED THE MOTION. VOTE:Unanimous. The motion carried. AWARDS, PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS Councilmember Barker read a proclamation designating October 2017 as "Domestic Violence Awareness Month" and presented it to Community Alliance Against Family Abuse Executive Director Dorian Townsend. Ms. Dorian Townsend thanked the council and the community for their support and invited everyone to the kick-off event on October 5 with numerous other events throughout the month.The final event is on November 4.She showed the posters that were designed for local businesses. Mayor Serdy read a proclamation designating October 23-31, 2017 as "Red Ribbon Week" and presented it to East Valley Young Marine Lieutenant Woods who thanked them for the proclamation and their support. ANNOUNCEMENT OF CURRENT EVENTS Councilmember Struble announced parks and recreation is having their annual Mud Run on October 21. Councilmember Struble announced two weeks ago the high school marching band won first place in a competition at Basha High REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OCTOBER 3, 2017 PAGE 2 OF 13 School.This past Saturday they won second place in a competition.He congratulated them. Mayor Serdy commended Councilmember Barker for being appointed to the board of directors for Superstition Area Land Trust. Mayor Serdy announced that Filly's is open again and encouraged everyone to go and support them. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT City Manager Bryant Powell commented on the Shop Local program, thanked the sponsors of the town hall, reminded everyone of the upcoming retreat, honored Assistant Manager Matt Busby for his ten years of service and commented on an award from United Way of Final County for first place in municipal employee donations. PUBLIC HEARINGS APPLICATION FOR A TEMPORARY EXTENSION OF PREMISES FOR FRATERNAL ORDER OF EAGLES #3850 FOR PUTT PUTT GOLF EVENT ON NOVEMBER 4, 2017 City Clerk Kathleen Connelly briefed the council on the item. Mayor Serdy requested the applicant address the council. Mr. Bill Kimball with the Fraternal Order stated they do this every year and all the money they raise goes towards cancer research.He requested their approval so they could donate to cancer research. Mayor Serdy commented he wanted to encourage them to bring KISS back.The concert they had a few years ago was very interesting. Mr. Bill Kimball stated that was not Kiss.They were fake. Mayor Serdy commented they had him fooled.He thought it was the real KISS. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OCTOBER 3, 2017 PAGE 3 OF 13 Councilmember Barker asked what time the event would be. Mr. Bill Kimball stated from noon to 5 p.m. Mayor Serdy opened the public hearing on the item.There being no one wishing to speak, he closed the public hearing and reopened the item to council discussion.There being no further discussion, he called for a motion. Councilmember Barker MOVED THAT THE APPLICATION FOR A TEMPORARY EXTENSION OF PREMISES FOR FRATERNAL ORDER OF EAGLES #3850 FOR NOVEMBER 4, 2017, SUBMITTED BY WILLIAM KIMBALL, BE RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL TO THE ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF LIQUOR LICENSES AND CONTROL. Vice Mayor Wilson SECONDED THE MOTION. VOTE:Unanimous. The motion carried. OLD BUSINESS None. NEW BUSINESS ANNUAL APPOINTMENTS AND REAPPOINTMENTS TO CONSTRUCTION CODE BOARD OF APPEALS, HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION, INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY AND MUNICIPAL PROPERTY CORPORATION BOARD City Clerk Kathleen Connelly briefed the council on the item. Mayor Serdy commented they would do the Construction Code Board of Appeals first.He called for a motion on the first one. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OCTOBER 3, 2017 PAGE 4 OF 13 Councilmember Struble commented because they are lacking applications for these particular positions, he asked about Jesse Gage, also on the parks and rec commission and the sewer district, who is also a mining engineer.He asked staff to check and see if that would qualify to fill in the engineer position on this board. Mayor Serdy asked if he would like to nominate him. Councilmember Struble commented he wanted to know first of all if he is eligible. City Manager Bryant Powell asked the city attorney if he is eligible. City Attorney Joel Stern stated it does not really say in the code whether it can be a mining engineer.It just says architect or engineer.He believes that is a form of an engineer so he would say he can nominate him for that. Councilmember Waldron asked if Jesse Gage wants to do it. Councilmember Struble commented he talked to him today and he agreed. Mayor Serdy called for a nomination for him with a term to expire October 31, 2018. Councilmember Struble MOVED THAT JESSE GAGE BE APPOINTED TO THE CONSTRUCTION CODE BOARD OF APPEALS IN THE CATEGORY OF PROFESSIONAL ARCHITECT OR ENGINEER FOR A TERM TO EXPIRE OCTOBER 31, 2018. Vice Mayor Wilson commented it should be 2019. City Clerk Kathleen Connelly stated he is filling a position that had been vacant so it should be 2018. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OCTOBER 3, 2017 PAGE 5 OF 13 Councilmember Waldron SECONDED THE MOTION. VOTE:Unanimous. The motion carried. Mayor Serdy commented there is another motion for that board. Councilmember Waldron commented they are out of people. Mayor Serdy commented that they need two other positions for that. Councilmember Barker commented they do not have a general contractor.We do not have anyone for either of those.So that is it. Mayor Serdy commented they have to skip the next three. Councilmember Barker commented that is correct. Mayor Serdy commented they have an applicant for lay person. Councilmember Barker commented she resides out of town. Councilmember Struble commented he thought the lay person could be out of town. Councilmember Barker commented not on the Construction Code Board of Appeals. Mayor Serdy asked if that will give them a quorum on that board. Councilmember Barker commented it does not matter at this point. commented that is correct. have an applicant for lay person. commented she resides out of town. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OCTOBER 3, 2017 PAGE 6 OF 13 City Attorney Joel Stern stated they are looking at the possibility of not getting a quorum. Councilmember Barker commented they could go out again. City Attorney Joel Stern stated they could go out again.But if they do not have a quorum then they still could meet because they did not fill it because of the impossibility, if they want to call it an impossibility, because they cannot come up with a name. Vice Mayor Wilson commented they could fill it with one of the people that have been currently nominated. City Attorney Joel Stern stated that is correct. Mayor Serdy asked if anyone would recommend that we send this back out for more volunteers. Vice Mayor Wilson commented he would. Mayor Serdy commented they could do that in the interim and try it again in a month or so. City Manager Bryant Powell stated they could maybe tie that in for a council direction to staff because of a sewer district letter he received.They can come back in a few weeks.They can include this one when they go out to recruit. Councilmember Struble commented when they advertise for that particular board they specifically say what the city specifically needs. City Clerk Kathleen Connelly stated that is correct. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OCTOBER 3, 2017 PAGE 7 OF 13 Councilmember Barker commented they need to put in big, bold letters "attention contractors, you are needed". City Clerk Kathleen Connelly stated to give them some perspective, this board has not met since Camboni.It has been a while. City Attorney Joel Stern stated it almost did during the Blue Bell incident with the wall. City Clerk Kathleen Connelly stated but they did not meet. City Attorney Joel Stern stated that was back in 2006. Mayor Serdy commented they are going to jump to Health and Human Services. stated but they did not meet. stated that was back in 2006. Councilmember Waldron MOVED THAT SHARLEEN SHIELDS BE APPOINTED TO THE HEALTH AND SERVICES COMMISSION FOR A TERM TO EXPIRE OCTOBER 31, 2020. Councilmember Rizzi SECONDED THE MOTION. VOTE:Unanimous. The motion carried. Mayor Serdy commented we have one more position for that board. Vice Mayor Wilson MOVED THAT JUDY BOREY BE APPOINTED TO THE HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION FOR A TERM TO EXPIRE OCTOBER 31, 2020. Councilmember Rizzi SECONDED THE MOTION. VOTE:Unanimous. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OCTOBER 3, 2017 PAGE 8 OF 13 The motion carried. Mayor Serdy commented there is a motion on Industrial Development Authority. Councilmember Waldron MOVED THAT MICHAEL MCGRAW BE APPOINTED TO THE INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY FOR A TERM TO EXPIRE OCTOBER 31, 2021. Councilmember Barker SECONDED THE MOTION. VOTE:Unanimous. The motion carried. Mayor Serdy commented we have three positions for Municipal Property Corporation.He called for a motion on the first one. Councilmember Waldron MOVED THAT MIKE WELLER BE REAPPOINTED TO THE MUNICIPAL PROPERTY CORPORATION FOR A TERM TO EXPIRE OCTOBER 31, 2020. Vice Mayor Wilson SECONDED THE MOTION. VOTE:Unanimous. The motion carried. Mayor Serdy called for a motion on the next position. Vice Mayor Wilson asked if they could add these to when they go out for the other applicants. City Manager Bryant Powell stated they could certainly do that. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OCTOBER 3, 2017 PAGE 9 OF 13 There was general discussion among the council regarding the applicants and when this board meets. Councilmember Barker commented she was ascertaining that it does meet once a year. Councilmember Struble commented the last time they did appoint people from other boards into this to be other board members.They did not necessarily apply for them.He asked if they could do that here if the people were okay with that.He had talked to a couple of people that would be willing to do it. Councilmember Barker commented they should put this out for applications for those people and have them fill the application out for when they do the sewer district for their person and when they do the Construction Code Board of Appeals. Mayor Serdy commented he thinks they may have one nomination and they will have one more that they have to put out. Councilmember Waldron MOVED THAT BRADEN BIGGS BE APPOINTED TO THE MUNICIPAL PROPERTY CORPORATION FOR A TERM TO EXPIRE OCTOBER 31, 2020. Councilmember Rizzi SECONDED THE MOTION. VOTE:Unanimous. The motion carried. Mayor Serdy commented they will add the other one to the other recruitment. Councilmember Barker commented that works. Councilmember Struble asked if they had any other positions from the other boards and commissions or have they been completely filled. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OCTOBER 3, 2017 PAGE 10 OF 13 City Clerk Kathleen Connelly stated the ones from two weeks ago are filled.They still have the three spots on the Construction Code Board of Appeals, one on the Municipal Property Corporation and then the one on the sewer board. DIRECTION TO STAFF None. SELECTION OF MEETING DATES, TIMES, LOCATIONS, AND PURPOSES Mayor Serdy called for a motion. Councilmember Evans MOVED THAT AN EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 6:00 P.M. AND A WORK SESSION AT 7:00 P.M. BE HELD ON MONDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2017, IN THE CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE ROOM AND CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS RESPECTIVELY; AND THAT AN EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 6:00 P.M. BE HELD ON TUESDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2017, IN THE CITY CONFERENCE ROOM. Councilmember Barker SECONDED THE MOTION. VOTE:Unanimous. The motion carried. CALL TO THE PUBLIC Major Kris Suarez, 605 E. Broadway, Apache Junction, addressed the council regarding donations for the Christmas Angels program for the Salvation Army, volunteer recruiting and looking for a new facility. Mr. Thomas Aulik, 503 E. Montebello, Apache Junction, addressed the council regarding his concerns about things to attract millennials, lowering taxes and requesting state land across from Gold Canyon. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OCTOBER 3, 2017 PAGE 11 OF 13 ADJOURNMENT )Mayor Serdy adjourned the meeting at 7:38 p.m. Consent Agenda Items are as follows: 1. Consideration of acceptance of agenda. 2. Consideration of approval of minutes of regular meeting of September 19, 2017. 3. Consideration of approval of entering into an agreement with Southern Counties Oil Company dba SC Fuels in the amount not to exceed $500,000 for bulk fuel for a period of one year with the option to renew for four additional one year periods. ACCEPTED THIS 17'r;I DAY OF /11,7A60e ,2017, BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA. SIGNED AND ATTESTED TO THIS /DAY OF ed-rvio , 2017. ATTEST: 2 7 & 9 A KATHLEEN CONNELLY City Clerk JEFF VIERDY Mayor CITY COUNCIL MINUTES CERTIFICATION , I hereby certify that the foregoing minutes .a're_atrue and correct copy of the minutes of the regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Apache,:Junation, Arizona, held on the 3rd day of October, 2017.I further certify that the meeting was duly called and held and that a quorum was present. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OCTOBER 3, 2017 PAGE 12 OF 13 Dated this 5th day of October, 2017. KATHLEEN CONNELLY City Clerk REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OCTOBER 3, 2017 PAGE 13 OF 13 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 17, 2017 The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Apache Junction, Arizona, was held on October 17, 2017, at the Apache Junction City Council Chambers pursuant to the notice required by law. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Serdy called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. INVOCATION Vice Mayor Wilson gave the Invocation. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Councilmember Barker led the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL Councilmembers Present:Mayor Serdy Vice Mayor Wilson Councilmember Barker Councilmember Evans Councilmember Rizzi Councilmember Struble Councilmember Waldron Staff Present:City Manager Bryant Powell Assistant City Manager Matt Busby City Clerk Kathleen Connelly City Attorney Joel Stern Public Safety Director Tom Kelly Public Works Director Michael Weyer Parks and Recreation Director Liz Langenbach Development Services Director Larry Kirch REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OCTOBER 17, 2017 PAGE 1 OF 18 Others Present:Public Information Officer Al Bravo Recreation Superintendent Jamie Sullivan Project Engineer Sam Jarjice ACCEPTANCE OF CONSENT AGENDA )Councilmember Barker MOVED THAT THE CONSENT AGENDA BE ACCEPTED AS PRESENTED; AND THAT APPROVAL BE GIVEN FOR THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION AND AMERICAN SPECIALTY HEALTH & FITNESS FOR AMERICAN SPECIALTY HEALTH AND FITNESS TO WORK AS A THIRD PARTY TO HEALTH INSURANCE COMPANIES TO FUND MULTI -GENERATIONAL CENTER VISITS TO INDIVIDUALS ON QUALIFYING INSURANCE PLANS FOR FITNESS ACTIVITIES/CLASSES/EVENTS; AND THAT AUTHORIZATION BE GIVEN FOR THE MAYOR TO SIGN THE AGREEMENT; AND THAT APPROVAL BE GIVEN FOR THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION AND OPTUMHEALTH CARE SOLUTIONS FOR OPTUMHEALTH CARE SOLUTIONS TO WORK AS A THIRD PARTY TO HEALTH INSURANCE COMPANIES TO FUND MULTI -GENERATIONAL CENTER VISITS TO INDIVIDUALS ON QUALIFYING INSURANCE PLANS FOR FITNESS ACTIVITIES/CLASSES/EVENTS; AND THAT AUTHORIZATION BE GIVEN FOR THE MAYOR TO SIGN THE AGREEMENT; AND THAT RESOLUTION NO. 17-23, A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA, APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE UPDATED PINAL COUNTY MULTI-JURSDICTIONAL HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN 2016, BE APPROVED; AND THAT RESOLUTION NO. 17-30, A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA TO ENTER INTO AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT WITH PINAL COUNTY, ARIZONA, FOR THE LEASE OF EQUIPMENT AND VEHICLES, BE APPROVED, AND THAT APPROVAL BE GIVEN FOR THE AGREEMENTS BETWEEN THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION AND TRITECH SOFTWARE SYSTEMS FOR A SYSTEM PURCHASE AGREEMENT AND A SOFTWARE SUPPORT AGREEMENT FOR THE POLICE DEPARTMENT IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $349,332.40; AND THAT AUTHORIZATION BE GIVEN FOR THE MAYOR TO SIGN THE AGREEMENT PENDING FINAL APPROVAL AS TO FORM BY THE CITY ATTORNEY. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OCTOBER 17, 2017 PAGE 2 OF 18 Councilmember Waldron SECONDED THE MOTION. VOTE:Unanimous. The motion carried. AWARDS, PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS Mayor Serdy read a proclamation designating October 15-21, 2017 as "Arizona Cities and Towns Week" and presented it to Public Information Officer Al Bravo. ANNOUNCEMENT OF CURRENT EVENTS Vice Mayor Wilson announced the Mud Run will be at the rodeo grounds this weekend. Councilmember Evans announced two weeks ago the council met with the local multiple listing service board, the political watchdog over cities to make sure the city is not overstepping its bounds, for an exchange of information.She called their leader today and he informed her they like coming to Apache Junction out of all the cities in the southeast valley the most because at those meetings each side asks questions and interacts.The other cities appear to put on airs and show what they accomplished with no real dialogue.It shows the city is more approachable. Councilmember Waldron reminded everyone of the annual Veterans' Day Parade on November 11. Councilmember Waldron announced November 11 is also the weekend for the Festival of the Superstitions.It is at Flatiron Park. Mayor Serdy announced there are 21 new trees planted and some boulders on Royal Palm that have been donated by the residents. Mayor Serdy announced the new Fry's will be opening up on October 27 with a ribbon cutting at 7:30 a.m.The gas pumps will open up next week. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OCTOBER 17, 2017 PAGE 3 OF 18 City Manager Bryant Powell commented on the Halloween event, the Veterans' Day Parade, the Holiday Light Parade and Officer of the Year Wes Kelly. Assistant City Manager Matt Busby gave the monthly financial update. Councilmember Struble commented comparing the year to date of actual sales tax collection and accruals, it is much lower for this year compared to previous years.He asked if that means we are still lacking the state reimbursing us the money that we are due. Assistant City Manager Matt Busby stated that is very much the case.They are still trying to figure it out, and he thinks the state is trying to figure out their systems and remit it to us in a timely manner.What we are used to getting is changing now since last January when the department of revenue began collections. Councilmember Struble commented when you look at our specific revenue, most of our collections are up from other revenue sources and such but it has very significantly dropped from year to year from our self -tax collection.He wanted to make a point of it so that if there is anybody out there that represents us on the state, please pay attention to it. PUBLIC HEARINGS APPLICATION FOR A SPECIAL EVENT LIQUOR LICENSE FOR ELKS LODGE #2349 FOR PAWS 4 LIFE CAR SHOW ON JANUARY 13, 2018 City Clerk Kathleen Connelly briefed the council on the item. Mayor Serdy requested the applicant address the council. Ms. Cindy Pierson, Elks Lodge #2349, addressed the council.She stated last year Tuni House's car show did not go over very well because the weather was bad. They have set another date for a rain date, just in case.That REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OCTOBER 17, 2017 PAGE 4 OF 18 is why there are two of these.They had to be done separately. Hopefully she has a good turnout for this one as it is for a very good cause.Another is the Beer and Brat Festival at the Lodge which is the Thursday kick-off for Lost Dutchman Days. Mayor Serdy commented he thinks they have to do those one at a time.He opened the public hearing on the item.There being no one wishing to speak, he closed the public hearing and reopened the item to council discussion.There being no further discussion, he called for a motion. Councilmember Rizzi MOVED THAT THE APPLICATION FOR A SPECIAL EVENT LIQUOR LICENSE FOR PAWS 4 LIFE CAR SHOW FOR ELKS LODGE #2349 FOR JANUARY 13, 2018, SUBMITTED BY CINDY PIERSON, BE RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL TO THE ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF LIQUOR LICENSES AND CONTROL. Councilmember Barker SECONDED THE MOTION. VOTE:Unanimous. The motion carried. APPLICATION FOR A SPECIAL EVENT LIQUOR LICENSE FOR ELKS LODGE #2349 FOR PAWS 4 LIFE CAR SHOW ALTERNATE DATE OF JANUARY 27, 2018 ) City Clerk Kathleen Connelly briefed the council on the item. Mayor Serdy requested the applicant address the council.The applicant declined.He then opened the public hearing on the item.There being no one wishing to speak, he closed the public hearing and reopened the item to council discussion.There being no further discussion, he called for a motion. Councilmember Waldron MOVED THAT THE APPLICATION FOR A SPECIAL EVENT LIQUOR LICENSE FOR PAWS 4 LIFE CAR SHOW FOR ELKS LODGE #2349 FOR THE ALTERNATE DATE OF JANUARY 27, 2018, SUBMITTED BY CINDY PIERSON, BE RECOMMENDED FOR REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OCTOBER 17, 2017 PAGE 5 OF 18 APPROVAL TO THE ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF LIQUOR LICENSES AND CONTROL. Councilmember Barker SECONDED THE MOTION. VOTE:Unanimous. The motion carried. APPLICATION FOR A SPECIAL EVENT LIQUOR LICENSE FOR ELKS LODGE #2349 FOR BEER AND BRAT FESTIVAL ON FEBRUARY 22, 2018 )City Clerk Kathleen Connelly briefed the council on the item. Mayor Serdy requested the applicant address the council.He asked if they are white brats or red brats. Ms. Cindy Pierson, Elks Lodge #2349, stated they are Johnsonville Brats.They do it every year and they would love everybody to come out.It is the kick- off for Lost Dutchman Days.They have 4 bands during the day. The first two bands are polka bands.It is the biggest event of the year for the Elks. Mayor Serdy opened the public hearing on the item.There being no one wishing to speak, he closed the public hearing and reopened the item to council discussion.There being no further discussion, he called for a motion. Vice Mayor Wilson MOVED THAT THE SPECIAL EVENT LIQUOR LICENSE FOR BEER AND BRAT FEST FOR ELKS LODGE #2349 FOR FEBRUARY 22, 2018, SUBMITTED BY CINDY PIERSON, BE RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL TO THE ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF LIQUOR LICENSES AND CONTROL. Councilmember Evans SECONDED THE MOTION. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OCTOBER 17, 2017 PAGE 6 OF 18 VOTE:Unanimous. The motion carried. APPLICATION FOR A SPECIAL EVENT LIQUOR LICENSE FOR ELKS LODGE #2349 FOR A RODEO DANCE ON FEBRUARY 23, 2018 ) )City Clerk Kathleen Connelly briefed the council on the item. Mayor Serdy requested the applicant address the council. Ms. Cindy Pierson, Elks Lodge #2349, addressed the council.She stated the only thing different this year is they will have it on Friday instead of Saturday.They are trying to get a little better turnout.It is a good time. Mayor Serdy asked what kind of band they will have. Ms. Cindy Pierson stated it will be a country band.Lost Dutchman Days brings the band in. Mayor Serdy opened the public hearing on the item.There being no one wishing to speak, he closed the public hearing and reopened the item to council discussion. Councilmember Waldron commented the Elks Club is also the host for the Veterans Day Parade this year.They are very busy and very engaged with Apache Junction. Mayor Serdy closed the discussion with no further comments and called for a motion. Vice Mayor Wilson MOVED THAT THE APPLICATION FOR A SPECIAL EVENT LIQUOR LICENSE FOR THE RODEO DANCE FOR ELKS LODGE #2349 FOR FEBRUARY 23, 2018, SUBMITTED BY REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OCTOBER 17, 2017 PAGE 7 OF 18 CINDY PIERSON, BE RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL TO THE ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF LIQUOR LICENSES AND CONTROL. Councilmember Rizzi SECONDED THE MOTION. VOTE:Unanimous. The motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 17-28, DECLARING 2017 AMENDMENTS TO THE LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE, CHAPTER 2 SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS A PUBLIC RECORD )Development Services Director Larry Kirch briefed the council on the item. Project Engineer Sam Jarjice addressed the council for any questions.There were no questions. Mayor Serdy opened the public hearing on the item.There being no one wishing to speak, he closed the public hearing and reopened the item to council discussion.There being no further discussion, he called for a motion. Councilmember Waldron MOVED THAT RESOLUTION NO. 17-28, 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 AND ENTITLED "2017 AMENDMENTS TO THE APACHE JUNCTION CITY CODE, VOLUME II,LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE,CHAPTER 2:SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS",BE APPROVED. Councilmember Rizzi SECONDED THE MOTION. VOTE:Unanimous. The motion carried. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OCTOBER 17, 2017 PAGE 8 OF 18 ORDINANCE NO. 1452, REPEALING CHAPTER 2 SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS IN ITS ENTIRETY AND ADOPTING BY REFERENCE THE 2017 AMENDMENTS TO THE LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE,CHAPTER 2 SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS public hearing on the item. Mayor Serdy opened the Mr. George Schroeder, 2444 W. Virginia, Apache Junction, addressed the council.He stated there are flooding problems on his block, children who ride their bikes in the street, people walking their dogs in the evening. Councilmember Barker called for a point of order.She commented this public hearing is on this specific piece and he is not. Mayor Serdy asked the city attorney to explain. City Attorney Joel Stern stated point of order means he is basically off the agenda and he needs to stick with this agenda item. Mr. George Schroeder left the podium Mayor Serdy closed the public hearing and reopened the item to council discussion.There being no further discussion, he called for a motion. Councilmember Barker MOVED THAT ORDINANCE NO. 1452 BE READ BY TITLE ONLY AND THE READING OF THE ENTIRE ORDINANCE BE WAIVED. Councilmember Rizzi SECONDED THE MOTION. VOTE:Unanimous. The motion carried. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OCTOBER 17, 2017 PAGE 9 OF 18 City Clerk Kathleen Connelly read the ordinance by title only. Councilmember Barker MOVED THAT ORDINANCE NO. 1452, AS READ BY THE CITY CLERK, BE APPROVED AND ADOPTED WITH THE FOLLOWING AMENDMENT TO THE APPENDIX, PRELIMINARY AND FINAL PLAT CONDITIONS:THAT IN CONDITION 13, ADD SUBPARAGRAPH G AND H, AND ADD FOLLOWING THE WORD "PERPETUITY" IN CONDITION 19 "AND SHALL NOT BE REDEVELOPED FOR ANY OTHER NON -AMENITY OR NON -DRAINAGE PURPOSE". Councilmember Evans SECONDED THE MOTION. VOTE:Unanimous. The motion carried. OLD BUSINESS None. NEW BUSINESS INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT WITH THE TOWN OF SUPERIOR FOR THE TRANSFER OF CITY USED VEHICLES AND EQUIPMENT briefed the council on the item. City Manager Bryant Powell Mayor Serdy commented they do not have the miles to cover that our officers do. City Manager Bryant Powell stated that is correct. Mayor Serdy opened the item to council discussion. Councilmember Waldron commented he thought it was a great opportunity.It helps out them and it helps us, too.In this case it is a loader and not REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OCTOBER 17, 2017 PAGE 10 OF 18 a police car, but it is still a need.It is a great way to do business. Mayor Serdy commented when he first sat on the council he felt like we were giving away value. Then it was explained to him through the auction process and whatever it is not worth it, unless it is something much more valuable than it would be worth going through an auction process.He closed the discussion and called for a motion. Councilmember Waldron MOVED THAT THE INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION AND THE TOWN OF SUPERIOR FOR THE TRANSFER OF CITY USED VEHICLES AND EQUIPMENT AND AUTHORIZATION FOR THE MAYOR TO SIGN THE AGREEMENT PENDING FINAL APPROVAL AS TO FORM BY THE CITY ATTORNEY BE APPROVED. Vice Mayor Wilson SECONDED THE MOTION. VOTE:Unanimous. The motion carried. DIRECTION TO STAFF CITY -INITIATED REZONING FOR THE PURPOSE OF ENCOURAGING DEVELOPMENT AND REDEVELOPMENT OF A PORTION OF IRONWOOD DRIVE FROM BROADWAY TO APACHE TRAIL )Development Services Director Larry Kirch briefed the council on the item. Councilmember Barker commented no RV storage areas. Development Services Director Larry Kirch stated that would probably be one of the uses we would say would not be allowed.They were recently meeting with an architect who was working on a possible medical office in that corridor.He was trying to put a medical office building of about 9,000 sq.ft.That will be a good test for them to see REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OCTOBER 17, 2017 PAGE 11 OF 18 what they might need for a landscape buffer, possibly moving it to the north property line instead of having it along the roadway.He thinks it will be a good update. City Manager Bryant Powell stated he wanted to thank Larry and his staff for moving quickly.They have an economic development opportunity and they needed to move to see if they could get some things happening in that area.A very good group is interested in making that happen. Mayor Serdy called for any further discussion.There being no further discussion, he called for a motion. Vice Mayor Wilson MOVED THAT THE FOLLOWING DIRECTION BE GIVEN TO STAFF REGARDING PROCEEDING WITH A CITY -INITIATED REZONING FOR THE PURPOSE OF ENCOURAGING DEVELOPMENT AND REDEVELOPMENT OF A PORTION OF IRONWOOD DRIVE FROM BROADWAY AVENUE TO APACHE TRAIL (IRONWOOD CROSSINGS):TO PROCEED WITH. Councilmember Barker SECONDED THE MOTION. VOTE:Unanimous. The motion carried. RECRUITMENT OF ONE BOARD MEMBER TO THE SUPERSTITION MOUNTAINS COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT )City Manager Bryant Powell briefed the council on the item. Mayor Serdy asked if the sewer district goes out of the city a little bit or does the member have to be a resident of the city. City Manager Bryant Powell asked the city attorney for some help although he thought it was accurate. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OCTOBER 17, 2017 PAGE 12 OF 18 City Attorney Joel Stern asked if he was asking if a nonresident can be a member of the board. Mayor Serdy commented that is correct. City Attorney Joel Stern stated the answer is yes. Councilmember Barker commented they have to be on the sewer system. City Attorney Joel Stern stated they do not have to be linked to the sewer and they cannot own more than 40 acres within the district. City Clerk Kathleen Connelly stated they cannot be city staff either. City Attorney Joel Stern stated they cannot be an appointed member of council, a council member, an elected official or an employee of the city. Councilmember Rizzi asked if she was understanding correctly in that they do not have to reside within the sewer district. City Attorney Joel Stern stated they do not have to reside within the city limits. Councilmember Rizzi commented but they have to reside within the sewer district. City Attorney Joel Stern stated that is correct. Mayor Serdy closed the discussion with no further comments and called for a motion. Councilmember Barker MOVED THAT THE FOLLOWING DIRECTION BE GIVEN TO STAFF REGARDING RECRUITMENT OF ONE BOARD MEMBER TO THE SUPERSTITION MOUNTAINS REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OCTOBER 17, 2017 PAGE 13 OF 18 COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT:THAT WE SOLICIT APPLICATIONS THROUGH NOVEMBER, INTERVIEW THOSE THAT APPLY ON DECEMBER 4TH AND APPOINT TO FILL THE POSITION ON DECEMBER 5TH. Councilmember Rizzi SECONDED THE MOTION. VOTE:Unanimous. The motion carried. RECRUITMENT OF THREE BOARD MEMBERS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION CODE BOARD OF APPEALS AND ONE BOARD MEMBER FOR THE MUNICIPAL PROPERTY CORPORATION ) )City Manager Bryant Powell briefed the council on the item. Mayor Serdy commented the reason this came back is because they did not have enough applicants last time that were qualified. Councilmember Barker commented they were not qualified so that has to be emphasized as we go out for this, that the applicant has to be a contractor, has to be an engineer, et cetera. City Manager Bryant Powell stated they will emphasize that.He thinks that is very important, especially on the Construction Code Board of Appeals. They will be ready for that once they are given direction to recruit.He asked if there is any other place that they are missing that they can think of.They are trying all avenues of social media and the traditional ways.Maybe there are other ways. Councilmember Rizzi asked what the minimum age must be.She asked if they could go to any of our youth for any of these. Councilmember Struble commented they have to have an engineering degree. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OCTOBER 17, 2017 PAGE 14 OF 18 Councilmember Rizzi commented they could not be for the construction board.She asked what is the minimum age for the other one. City Clerk Kathleen Connelly stated she did not think they could be on any one. City Attorney Joel Stern stated they have to be 18 and over. Councilmember Rizzi commented they have to be 18.She asked if they can check with the college. City Manager Bryant Powell stated Central Arizona College. Councilmember Barker commented they should put a recruitment poster up at Central Arizona College in the library. City Manager Bryant Powell stated they can talk to Jeff Bunkelmann and see what they could do. Councilmember Rizzi commented they could say they need the younger generation involved. City Manager Bryant Powell stated this is how we learn about local government. Vice Mayor Wilson suggested targeting the recent graduates from the leadership institute. City Manager Bryant Powell stated they have done that but they will do it again.That is one of the main places they go to. Mayor Serdy closed the discussion and called for a motion. Councilmember Barker MOVED THAT THE FOLLOWING DIRECTION BE GIVEN TO STAFF REGARDING THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OCTOBER 17, 2017 PAGE 15 OF 18 RECRUITMENT OF THREE BOARD MEMBERS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION CODE BOARD OF APPEALS AND ONE BOARD MEMBER FOR THE MUNICIPAL PROPERTY CORPORATION:THAT WE SOLICIT APPLICATIONS THROUGH NOVEMBER, INTERVIEW APPLICANTS ON DECEMBER 4TH AND APPOINT TO THE POSITION ON DECEMBER 5TH AND WE STRESS THE QUALIFICATIONS THAT ARE NECESSARY FOR THE CONSTRUCTION CODE BOARD OF APPEALS. Councilmember Waldron SECONDED THE MOTION. VOTE:Unanimous. The motion carried. SELECTION OF MEETING DATES, TIMES, LOCATIONS, AND PURPOSES Mayor Serdy called for a motion. Councilmember Waldron MOVED THAT AN EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 6:00 P.M. AND A WORK SESSION AT 7:00 P.M. BE HELD ON MONDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 2017, IN THE CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE ROOM AND CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS RESPECTIVELY; AND THAT AN EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 6:00 P.M. BE HELD ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2017, IN THE CITY CONFERENCE ROOM. Councilmember Evans SECONDED THE MOTION. VOTE:Unanimous. The motion carried. CALL TO THE PUBLIC Mr. Braden Biggs, 2492 W. Cactus Wren, Apache Junction, addressed the council regarding a meeting of community members on Saturday at the Handlebar: REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OCTOBER 17, 2017 PAGE 16 OF 18 Ms. Dorian Townsend, 879 N. Plaza #101D, Apache Junction, executive director of Community Alliance Against Family Abuse, addressed the council regarding upcoming events. Mr. George Schroeder, 2444 W. Virginia, Apache Junction, addressed the council regarding flooding behind his house, putting an injunction on construction for Delaware, Propositions 416 and 417 and his concern that council does not answer to federal, state or local law. ADJOURNMENT )Mayor Serdy adjourned the meeting at 7:48 p.m. Consent Agenda Items are as follows: 1. Consideration of acceptance of agenda. 2. Consideration of approval of minutes of regular meeting of October 3, 2017. 3. Approval to enter into an agreement with American Specialty Health & Fitness Inc. to work as a third party to health insurance companies to fund Multi -Generational Center visits to individuals on qualifying insurance plans for fitness activities/classes/events. 4. Approval to enter into an agreement with OptumHealth Care Solutions, LLC to work as a third party to health insurance companies to fund Multi -Generational visits to individuals on qualifying insurance plans for fitness activities/classes/events. 5. Consideration of approval of Resolution No. 17-26 approving and adopting the 2016 Pinal County Multi -Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan. 6. Consideration of approval of Resolution No. 17-30 on an intergovernmental agreement with Pinal County allowing for the sharing of vehicles and equipment. 7. Consideration of approval to enter into agreement with Tritech Software Systems in the amount not to exceed REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OCTOBER 17, 2017 PAGE 17 OF 18 $349,332.40. ACCEPTED THIS 7 1 4 DAY OF 4/01/G0/664,, 2017, BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JU CTION, ARIZONA. SIGNED AND ATTESTED TO THIS 49 47(DAY OF 1/e-4 6 W ,2017. ATTEST: KATHLEEN CONNELLY 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 17th day of October, 2017.I further certify that the meeting was duly called and held and that a quorum was present. Dated this 19th day of October, 2017. KATHLEEN CONNELLY City Clerk REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OCTOBER 17, 2017 PAGE 18 OF 18