City Council Meeting

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 Doors are open to the public at least 15 minutes prior to the posted meeting start time. Tuesday, January 21, 2025 7:00 PM City Council Chambers A. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Wilson called the meeting to order at 7:03 p.m. B. INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Councilmember Soller gave the invocation and Councilmember Heck led the meeting attendees in the Pledge of Allegiance. C. ROLL CALL Present: 7- Mayor Wilson Vice Mayor Schroeder Councilmember Nesser Councilmember Heck Councilmember Johnson Councilmember Cross Councilmember Soller Staff in Attendance: Bryant Powell, City Manager Matt Busby, Assistant City Manager Evie McKinney, Acting City Clerk Joel Stern, City Attorney Kayla Fulmer, Director of Marketing and Communications Michael Pooley, Police Chief Johnny John, Assistant Police Chief Angelie Hawley, Finance Director Shane Kiesow, Public Works Manager Rob Wisler, Management Analyst Eli Richardson, Management Analyst Keith Gabriel, Police Officer D. CONSENT AGENDA Councilmember Cross moved, seconded by Vice Mayor Schroeder to approve the Consent Agenda. Yes: 7- Mayor Wilson, Vice Mayor Schroeder, Councilmember Nesser, Councilmember Heck, Councilmember Johnson, Councilmember Cross and Councilmember Soller No: 0 City of Apache Junction, Arizona Page 1 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes January 21, 2025 1. 24-974 Consideration of acceptance of agenda. 2. 24-975 Consideration of approval of minutes of the regular meeting of January 7, 2025. 3. 24-997 Consideration of award of contract to MR Tanner Construction for the retrofit of sidewalk ramps along Superstition Boulevard. The work would be through City of Buckeye Cooperative Contract No. 2025094 in the amount of $152,517.60 plus a 10% contingency for unforeseen change orders in the amount of $15,251.76 for a total project cost not to exceed $167,769.36. Work is planned during the March through May 2025 timeframe. 4. 24-998 Consideration of award of contract to MR Tanner Construction for the reconstruction of portions of Pinyon, Gregory and Cactus Wren streets within the Haven Hallow Subdivision west of Delaware Drive. The work would be through City of Buckeye Cooperative Contract No. 2025094 in the amount of $439,740.00 plus a 10% contingency for unforeseen change orders in the amount of $43,974.00 for a total project cost not to exceed $483,714.00. Work is planned sometime during March through May 2025 time frame. E. AWARDS, PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS F. REGIONAL INTERGOVERNMENTAL UPDATES 5. 24-976 Brief summary of intergovernmental updates from mayor and councilmembers. Councilmember Heck attended a meeting with Mayors from Chandler, Queen Creek, El Mirage, and Goodyear. A roundtable discussion was held regarding their city's key priorities and challenges. He stated it was very encouraging to learn that they were similar to Apache Junction. Councilmember Cross, along with several other councilmembers went to the ribbon cutting for the new Gulf Stream Repair Facility at the Mesa Gateway Airport. He commented on the large size of the building and informed that they are hiring for many positions including entry level. Councilmember Soller and many of the councilmembers attended the Grand Opening of the new Central Arizona College Superstition Mountain Campus expansion. He highlighted some of the classes they will be offering and the importance of people working in trades. Mayor Wilson shared that he went to the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Award Celebration breakfast where they presented awards and scholarships. They also played a clip of Dr. King's famous "I have a Dream" speech. Mayor Wilson shared a memory from his childhood. Mayor Wilson also commented on attending the Gulf Stream Repair Facility and encouraged everyone to apply for the many jobs they are offering. He highlighted the trade school options that Central Arizona College is offering. Mayor Wilson was a judge on the board for the Lost Dutchman Rodeo Queen contest. They picked new royalty to lead the rodeo next month. City of Apache Junction, Arizona Page 2 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes January 21, 2025 G. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT 6. 24-977 City Manager's Report. City Manager Bryant Powell commented on the new additions to Central Arizona College and how grateful he is for the taxpayers ability to have this investment in the youth of the community. He also stated that all the training for the new LG facility jobs will be done at the new college campus. Mr. Powell shared videos of the new training tool for the Police Department called the Grappler. The videos showed how it works and helps to keep residents safe. Mr. Powell announced the upcoming 2025 State of the City on February 12, 2025 at 5:30 p.m. It will take place at the Desert View Events Center, 2014 S. Starr Road, Apache Junction. Mr. Powell encouraged everyone to check out the presentation from the Apache Junction Water Board meeting earlier this evening about water protection. 7. 24-978 Announcement of Current Events. Management Analyst Eli Richardson shared upcoming February events: - 24th Annual Lost Dutchman Days Marathon on February 16, 2025. Register at lostdutchmanmarathon.org for the half marathon, 10K, 8K or the 2 mile fun run. The full marathon is currently sold out. - 61st Annual Lost Dutchman Days Rodeo on February 21 - 23, 2025. Tickets can be bought at the Apache Junction Chamber of Commerce only. Councilmembers discussed why online ticket sales are not available. City Manager Bryant Powell stated they will speak with the Chamber of Commerce on this issue. H. PUBLIC HEARINGS 8. 25-020 Presentation, discussion, public hearing, and consideration of Ordinance No.1561, a continuation of the 0.2% transaction privilege license tax dedicated to public right-of-ways. Vice Mayor Schroeder moved, seconded by Councilmember Nesser that Ordinance No. 1561 be read by title only and the reading of the entire ordinance be waived. Motion passed unanimously. Acting City Clerk McKinney read Ordinance No. 1561 by title only, repealing any conflicting provisions; and providing for severability. Councilmember Johnson moved, seconded by Councilmember Nesser that Ordinance No. 1561, as read by the Acting City Clerk, be approved and adopted. Yes: 7- Mayor Wilson, Vice Mayor Schroeder, Councilmember Nesser, Councilmember Heck, Councilmember Johnson, Councilmember Cross and Councilmember Soller No: 0 City of Apache Junction, Arizona Page 3 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes January 21, 2025 Assistant City Manager Matt Busby presented the continuation of the .2% sales tax, Ordinance No. 1561 for roadway maintenance. Mayor Wilson explained the impact that this sales tax has on the community and how it affords maintenance of the roads and keeping the residents safe. Mayor Wilson opened the Public Hearing, receiving no comments from the public, he closed the public hearing and asked for a motion. 9. 25-022 Presentation, discussion, public hearing, and consideration of Ordinance No.1562, a continuation of the 0.2% transaction privilege license tax dedicated to Public Safety Personnel Retirement System expenses. Councilmember Soller moved, seconded by Councilmember Nesser that Ordinance No. 1562 be read by title only and the reading of the entire ordinance be waived. Motion passed unanimously. Acting City Clerk McKinney read Ordinance No. 1562 by title only, repealing any conflicting provisions; and providing for severability. Councilmember Soller moved, seconded by Councilmember Nesser that Ordinance No. 1562, as read by the Acting City Clerk, be approved and adopted. Yes: 7- Mayor Wilson, Vice Mayor Schroeder, Councilmember Nesser, Councilmember Heck, Councilmember Johnson, Councilmember Cross and Councilmember Soller No: 0 Assistant City Manager Matt Busby presented the continuation of the .2% sales tax, Ordinance No. 1562 for the Public Safety Personnel Retirement System. Mayor Wilson opened the Public Hearing, receiving no comments from the public, he closed the public hearing and asked for a motion. I. OLD BUSINESS J. NEW BUSINESS 10. 24-1003 Presentation and discussion on award of contract to Empire Power Systems for the installation of an emergency backup power generator for City Hall. The work would be through the Sourcewell Cooperative Contract No. 092222-CAT in an amount not to exceed $582,500.00 which includes a project contingency of $50,000.00. Work is planned to start next month and finish during summer 2025. Public Works Manager Shane Kiesow presented consideration of award of contract to Empire Power Systems for project PWB23-09C. This project involves the installation of a backup power generator and needed enclosure for City Hall for an amount not to exceed $582,500.00. This unit would supply power to all buildings located at the 300 East Superstition Boulevard City Hall address. Benefits include the mitigation of power disruptions during routine operations, adding functional capabilities for the buildings during emergency events, and mitigate city’s network vulnerabilities that route through City Hall that impact other city buildings, including Public Works City of Apache Junction, Arizona Page 4 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes January 21, 2025 and Animal Control. Councilmember concerns included the annual maintenance, refueling time frame, and which buildings would benefit from the generator. Mr. Kiesow responded to all concerns. K. COUNCIL DIRECTION TO STAFF L. SELECTION OF MEETING DATES, TIMES, LOCATIONS, AND PURPOSES M. CALL TO PUBLIC Mehmood Mohiuddin, 2341 N. Apache Trail, Apache Junction, expressed his frustrations on billing issues with Republic Services trash service. Councilmember Cross asked City Staff to look into the billing process with Republic Services. Donna Carr, 2178 W. Virginia Street, Apache Junction, stated she does not agree with the new homes being built so close together. N. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Wilson adjourned the meeting at 8:02 p.m. ACCEPTED THIS DAY OF , 2025, BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA. SIGNED AND ATTESTED TO THIS DAY OF , 2025. WALTER “CHIP” WILSON Mayor ATTEST: EVIE MCKINNEY Acting City Clerk City of Apache Junction, Arizona Page 5