City Council Meeting
Regular MeetingApache Junction, AZ · April 20, 2021
Minutes
Meeting location:
City of Apache Junction, Arizona
City Council Chambers
at City Hall
Meeting Minutes 300 E. Superstition Blvd
Apache Junction, AZ
City Council Meeting 85119
apachejunctionaz.gov
Ph: (480) 982-8002
Tuesday, April 20, 2021 7:00 PM City Council Chambers
A. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Wilson called the city council meeting to order.
B. INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Vice Mayor Rizzi gave the invocation and then council said the Pledge of Allegiance.
C. ROLL CALL
Present: 7- Mayor Wilson
Vice Mayor Rizzi
Councilmember Evans
Councilmember Schroeder
Councilmember Biggs
Councilmember Nesser
Councilmember Gremmel
City Staff in Attendance:
Bryant Powell, City Manager
Matt Busby, Assistant City Manager
Joel Stern, City Attorney
Jennifer Pena, City Clerk
Al Bravo, Public Information Officer
Thomas Kelly, Chief of Police
Larry Kirch, Development Services Director
Janine Solley, Economic Development Director
Leslie DeReche, Finance Director
Emile Schmid, City Engineer
Heather Hodgman, Public Works Administrative Services Manager
Jill Bright, Deputy City Clerk (remotely)
D. CONSENT AGENDA
Vice Mayor Rizzi moved, seconded by Councilmember Gremmel to accept the consent agenda as
presented.
Yes: 7- Mayor Wilson, Vice Mayor Rizzi, Councilmember Evans, Councilmember
Schroeder, Councilmember Biggs, Councilmember Nesser and Councilmember
Gremmel
No: 0
1. 21-187 Consideration of acceptance of agenda.
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2. 21-188 Consideration of approval of minutes of the regular meeting of April 6, 2021.
E. AWARDS, PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS
3. 21-144 Presentation of 25-year Service Award to Celeste Zwolinski of the Police
Department.
Police Chief Kelly and City Manager Bryant Powell presented a 25 year service award to
Celeste Zwolinksi and thanked her for her years of service. Ms. Zwolinkski shared that she has
enjoyed her time working for the city and will miss it when she retires some day.
F. ANNOUNCEMENT OF CURRENT EVENTS
4. 21-191 Announcement of current events from mayor and councilmembers.
Councilmember Biggs shared that AJ Kids Idol will be May 2nd at Mountain View Lutheran
Church. The First Friday event will be the weekend of April 30th.
Councilmember Evans shared that The Salvation Army is hosting Project Showers Sunday,
April 25th at 12:00pm.
Councilmember Gremmel shared that Pinal County District 5 Supervisor Jeff Serdy is hosting
an open house on April 29th at the county complex.
Vice Mayor Rizzi shared that Table of Grace Church hosts an Open Mic every other Friday at
6:00pm and will be hosting Celebrate Recovery on Tuesdays.
G. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
5. 21-192 City Manager's Report.
City Manager Bryant Powell shared before and after pictures of a successful code compliance
case that got the neighbors to work together to clean up the area.
H. PUBLIC HEARINGS
I. OLD BUSINESS
J. NEW BUSINESS
6. 21-194 Presentation and discussion of Professional Services Agreement with the
Apache Junction Chamber of Commerce for the operation of a Local Visitor
Information Center for a term of three years in the total amount of $155,831.00
with an option to extend the agreement up to two additional periods. Chamber
staff will be available to answer questions.
Economic Development Director Janine Solley shared that the city's current contract for visitor
center services with the Apache Junction Chamber of Commerce will end June 30, 2021 and
staff is recommending this contract be renewed for the next three years with options for two
one-year extensions. Ms. Solley explained the process for selecting Apache Junction Chamber
of Commerce to host the visitor center and the cost that is associated with it.
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7. 21-178 Presentation, discussion and consideration on entering into an agreement
with Centimark Corporation for the city complex roof re-coating in the amount
not to exceed $78,000.
Councilmember Evans moved, seconded by Councilmember Biggs that the agreement with
Centimark Corporation in an amount not to exceed $78,000 for the re-coating of the city complex
roof be approved.
Yes: 7- Mayor Wilson, Vice Mayor Rizzi, Councilmember Evans, Councilmember
Schroeder, Councilmember Biggs, Councilmember Nesser and Councilmember
Gremmel
No: 0
Public Works Administrative Services Manager Heather Hodgman shared that the city is
working on the final phase of preventative maintenance to re-coat the city complex roofs. This
phase will cover the Human Resources, Municipal Court, Management Services, Council
Chambers and City Attorney buildings.
Councilmember Biggs asked how long the warranty is for. Ms. Hodgman replied that the
warranty is for ten years but the roofs can last longer.
Vice Mayor Rizzi asked how often we have to call Centimark out. Ms. Hodgman replied that they
have only come out for the five year inspection as no other issues have occurred.
8. 21-182 Presentation, discussion and consideration on entering into a second
amendment with JB Superior Maintenance Services, LLC to cover the
increased Arizona's minimum wage compensation per Proposition 206. The
increase will be an additional $25,000 to the initial agreement with a total of
$300,000 a year.
Councilmember Evans moved, seconded by Councilmember Biggs that the second amendment
with JB Superior Maintenance Services for an additional amount of $25,000 to compensate for the
increase of Arizona’s minimum wage be approved.
Yes: 6- Mayor Wilson, Vice Mayor Rizzi, Councilmember Evans, Councilmember
Biggs, Councilmember Nesser and Councilmember Gremmel
No: 1- Councilmember Schroeder
Public Works Administrative Services Manager Heather Hodgman shared that staff requests
entering into the second amendment with JB Superior Maintenance Services, LLC beginning
April 21, 2021 until April 27, 2028 to cover the increased Arizona's minimum wage
compensation per Proposition 206. The increase will be an additional $25,000 to the initial
agreement with a total of $300,000 a year.
Vice Mayor Rizzi asked for a briefing what this cost covers. Ms. Hodgman explained what
cleaning company performs.
Councilmember Biggs asked if there has been conversation about bringing this service in
house. Ms. Hodgman replied that it used to be in service and it was difficult to keep employees
in the positions.
Councilmember Schroeder asked how often the facilities are cleaned. Ms. Hodgman stated that
the facilities are cleaned every day. He finds it to be a ridiculous amount of money for the
services that are offered.
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Mayor Wilson reminded council that the voters approved the minimum wage increase.
Councilmember Biggs asked why the contract is so long. Vice Mayor Rizzi replied that it was a
struggle to find a company to correctly perform the services.
9. 21-185 Presentation, discussion and consideration of Resolution 21-16; ordering the
installation of streetlights within the City of Apache Junction Streetlight
Improvement District No. 2021-02-Coyote Crossing.
Vice Mayor Rizzi moved, seconded by Councilmember Evans that Resolution No. 21-16 a
resolution of the mayor and the city council of the City of Apache Junction, Arizona, ordering the
installation of street lights within street lighting improvement district No. 2021-02-Coyote Crossing
be approved.
Yes: 7- Mayor Wilson, Vice Mayor Rizzi, Councilmember Evans, Councilmember
Schroeder, Councilmember Biggs, Councilmember Nesser and Councilmember
Gremmel
No: 0
City Engineer Emile Schmid shared that this is the 2nd of 3 resolutions that orders the
installation of the streetlights within the Coyote Crossing district boundaries and formally
ordering the formation of the district.
10. 21-186 Presentation, discussion and consideration of Resolution 21-17; ordering the
installation of streetlights within the City of Apache Junction Streetlight
Improvement District No. 2021-01-Goldview.
Councilmember Biggs moved, seconded by Counilmember Nesser that Resolution No. 21-17, a
Resolution of the Mayor and City Council of the City of Apache Junction, Arizona, ordering the
installation of street lights within street lighting improvement district No. 2021-01-Goldview be
approved.
Yes: 7- Mayor Wilson, Vice Mayor Rizzi, Councilmember Evans, Councilmember
Schroeder, Councilmember Biggs, Councilmember Nesser and Councilmember
Gremmel
No: 0
City Engineer Emile Schmid shared that this is the 2nd of 3 resolutions that orders the
installation of the streetlights within the Goldview district boundaries and formally ordering the
formation of the district.
K. COUNCIL DIRECTION TO STAFF
L. SELECTION OF MEETING DATES, TIMES, LOCATIONS, AND PURPOSES
11. 21-099 Selection of dates, times and location for budget work sessions, public
hearing and adoption of tentative and final budget for Fiscal Year 2021-2022.
Vice Mayor Rizzi moved, seconded by Councilmember Biggs that a Budget Work Session be held
at 7:00 PM on Monday, May 3rd, 2021 in the city council chambers; and that a public hearing and
adoption of the tentative budget be held at 7:00 PM on Monday, May 17, 2021 in the city council
chambers; and that a public hearing and adoption of the final budget be held at 7:00 PM on
Monday, June 14, 2021 in the city council chambers be approved.
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Yes: 7- Mayor Wilson, Vice Mayor Rizzi, Councilmember Evans, Councilmember
Schroeder, Councilmember Biggs, Councilmember Nesser and Councilmember
Gremmel
No: 0
Assistant City Manager Matt Busby shared that is the annual selection of budget council meeting
dates.
12. 21-193 Executive Session at 6:00 P.M. and Work Session at 7:00 P.M. for Monday,
May 3rd and Executive Session at 6:00 P.M. and Work Session at 7:00 P.M.
for Tuesday, May 4th in the city council conference room and city council
chambers located at 300 E. Superstition Boulevard in Apache Junction,
Arizona and other meetings may be scheduled if necessary.
Vice Mayor Rizzi moved, seconded by Councilmember Evans that an Executive Session at 6:00
P.M. for Tuesday, May 4, 2021 be held at 300 E. Superstition Boulevard in Apache Junction, AZ,
and other meetings be scheduled if necessary.
Yes: 7- Mayor Wilson, Vice Mayor Rizzi, Councilmember Evans, Councilmember
Schroeder, Councilmember Biggs, Councilmember Nesser and Councilmember
Gremmel
No: 0
M. CALL TO PUBLIC
Rich Winters thanked council for what they do and allowing them to keep their shade structure.
He provided a letter to Raquel Schatz and thanked her for her work. He has a cargo container
and received a complaint for it. He would like to have a debate on the cargo trailer.
George Schroeder, 2444 W. Virginia Street in Apache Junction, says that we have some
serious issues that need to be taken care of. The trailer on his street needs to go. Kimberly from
code compliance needs to go. Four properties on Cactus Wren are getting their landscape
done. The owners of the landscape company are still parking trailers on their property.
N. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Wilson adjourned the city council meeting.
ACCEPTED THIS DAY OF , 2021, BY THE MAYOR
AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA.
SIGNED AND ATTESTED TO THIS DAY OF , 2021.
_________________________
CHIP WILSON
Mayor
ATTEST:
______________________
JENNIFER PENA
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
__________ day of _____________________, 2021. I further certify that the meeting was duly
called and held and that a quorum was present.
Dated this day of , 2021.
________________________
JENNIFER PENA
City Clerk
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Agenda
Meeting location:
City of Apache Junction, Arizona
City Council Chambers
at City Hall
Agenda 300 E. Superstition Blvd
Apache Junction, AZ
City Council Meeting 85119
apachejunctionaz.gov
Ph: (480) 982-8002
Tuesday, April 20, 2021 7:00 PM City Council Chambers
A. CALL TO ORDER
B. INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
C. ROLL CALL
D. CONSENT AGENDA
The council may, at this time, take single action on any or all items listed as consent agenda items.
These may include, but are not limited to, acceptance of agenda, acceptance of minutes, appointments,
acceptance of resignations and adoption of certain resolutions and other items which do not require a
public hearing. The consent agenda is a timesaving device of which the mayor and city council is to
receive documentation on these items from the city manager for their review prior to the meeting. Any
member of the council may remove any item from the consent agenda for discussion and cause a
separate vote on the matter later in the agenda.
1. 21-187 Consideration of acceptance of agenda.
2. 21-188 Consideration of approval of minutes of the regular meeting of April 6,
2021.
E. AWARDS, PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS
Awards, presentations from other organizations, proclamations issued by the mayor, and
acknowledgement of distinguished guests and visitors, and staff presentation of receipt of grant or
donated funds are permitted at this time.
3. 21-144 Presentation of 25-year Service Award to Celeste Zwolinski of the
Police Department.
F. ANNOUNCEMENT OF CURRENT EVENTS
The mayor or any member of council may at this time present a brief summary of current events.
However, no discussion shall take place on such items except for clarifying comments related to
substance, time and location.
4. 21-191 Announcement of current events from mayor and councilmembers.
G. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
The city manager, members of city staff or those individuals designated by the manager may present
information pertinent to items under consideration or information related to the operation of the city. There
shall however be no discussion at this time except for clarification inquiries.
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5. 21-192 City Manager's Report.
H. PUBLIC HEARINGS
Public hearings required by applicable law shall be conducted by the council and any person shall be
given the opportunity to speak. All remarks shall be addressed to the council as a whole and not to any
member thereof. Such remarks shall be limited to five (5) minutes unless additional time is granted by
the mayor. This time limitation shall not apply to applicants and their agents appearing before the council.
I. OLD BUSINESS
The council shall consider any business that has been previously considered and which is still unfinished
to include those items previously postponed or tabled. No member of the public shall be permitted to
speak on these items unless invited to do so by the mayor after first submitting a written
request-to-speak form with the city clerk.
J. NEW BUSINESS
The council shall consider any business not yet considered. No member of the public shall be permitted
to speak on these items unless invited to do so by the mayor after first submitting a written
request-to-speak form with the city clerk.
6. 21-194 Presentation and discussion of Professional Services Agreement with
the Apache Junction Chamber of Commerce for the operation of a
Local Visitor Information Center for a term of three years in the total
amount of $155,831.00 with an option to extend the agreement up to
two additional periods. Chamber staff will be available to answer
questions.
7. 21-178 Presentation, discussion and consideration on entering into an
agreement with Centimark Corporation for the city complex roof
re-coating in the amount not to exceed $78,000.
8. 21-182 Presentation, discussion and consideration on entering into a second
amendment with JB Superior Maintenance Services, LLC to cover the
increased Arizona's minimum wage compensation per Proposition
206. The increase will be an additional $25,000 to the initial agreement
with a total of $300,000 a year.
9. 21-185 Presentation, discussion and consideration of Resolution 21-16;
ordering the installation of streetlights within the City of Apache
Junction Streetlight Improvement District No. 2021-02-Coyote
Crossing.
10. 21-186 Presentation, discussion and consideration of Resolution 21-17;
ordering the installation of streetlights within the City of Apache
Junction Streetlight Improvement District No. 2021-01-Goldview.
K. COUNCIL DIRECTION TO STAFF
This item allows the mayor and city council to direct staff on specifically listed matters.
L. SELECTION OF MEETING DATES, TIMES, LOCATIONS, AND PURPOSES
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11. 21-099 Selection of dates, times and location for budget work sessions, public
hearing and adoption of tentative and final budget for Fiscal Year
2021-2022.
12. 21-193 Executive Session at 6:00 P.M. and Work Session at 7:00 P.M. for
Monday, May 3rd and Executive Session at 6:00 P.M. and Work
Session at 7:00 P.M. for Tuesday, May 4th in the city council
conference room and city council chambers located at 300 E.
Superstition Boulevard in Apache Junction, Arizona and other
meetings may be scheduled if necessary.
M. CALL TO PUBLIC
At this time the public has the privilege to address the council with requests, communications, comments
or suggestions relating to city business. All speakers must have already submitted a written “Request to
Speak” form to the city clerk no later than the conclusion of the city manager’s report portion of the
agenda. If there is a group speaking on the same item, they should select a spokesperson. All such
remarks shall be addressed to the council as a whole and not to any member thereof. The mayor is
authorized to ask a speaker to stop speaking and leave the podium or to adjourn the meeting if anyone
becomes disorderly, uncivil, makes personal attacks or continues to speak about items that are not
within the jurisdiction of the city after being warned such issues are beyond the jurisdiction of the city to
act. The council may not answer questions of the speaker, discuss the matter with one another, but may,
at the conclusion: 1) respond to criticism by a speaker; 2) ask the city manager to review a matter; 3)
ask the city manager to place the matter on a future agenda. Each speaker must approach the podium,
speak into the microphone, provide their name and address. There is a three (3) minute time limit per
speaker.
N. ADJOURNMENT
Copies of this agenda and additional information on any of the items listed above may be obtained from
the City Clerk's office located at 300 E Superstition Blvd, Apache Junction, AZ 85119, Monday through
Thursday from 7:00a-6:00p, excluding holidays.
The City of Apache Junction invites and welcomes people of all abilities to use our programs, sites and
facilities. Specific requests may be made by contacting the Human Resources Office at (480) 474-2617
or TDD (480) 983-0095.
The Apache Junction City Council may vote to go into Executive Session for legal advice on any item
listed on this agenda pursuant to A.R.S. § 38-431.03(A)(3); this notice is given pursuant to A.R.S. §
38-431.02 to the members of the City Council and the public.
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