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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - Minutes - City Council - Meeting Date: 11/10/1987MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, MARICOPA COUNTY, ARIZONA HELD TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 1987 AT 7:30 P.M. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Renner with the following members present: Bellah, Huffman; Heatwole, Tolby, Falbo and•Hugh. Members absent: None. Also present were Martin Vanacour, City Manager; Gordon L. Pedrow,-Assistant City Manager; Peter Van Haren, City Attorney;. and Lavergne Behm, City Clerk. Comipliance with Article VII. Section 6 Glendale City Charter A statement was filed by the City Clerk stating the four ordinances and four resolutions to be considered at this meeting were delivered to the Mayor and all members of the City Council, were available for public examination, and titles were posted at City Hall more than 72 hours in advance of this meeting.. Minutes ,It was moved by Heatwole, seconded by Huffman, to dispense with the reading of the minutes of the special meeting of October 20, 1987 and the regular meeting of October 27, 1987, as each member of the Council had been provided copies in advance, and approve them -as submitted. Motion carried unanimously. Business from the Floor None. Consent Agenda Mayor Renner asked if anyone present wished to address any item on the Consent Agenda. No one responded. It was moved by Heatwole, seconded by Hugh, to approve the seven items under the consent agenda as presented. Motion carried unanimously. (1) Final Plat Application S-87-08: Orangewood Meadows (Northeast Corner of 45th'Avenue and Orangewood Avenue) - Approve Final.Plat Application S-87-08; establishing an 11 -lot subdivision on R1-6 zoned property known as Orangewood Meadows. The average lot size is 8,287.5 square feet, and the density is approximately 3.8 dwelling units per acre. On September 8, 1987, the City Council recommended approval of Preliminary Plat Application PS -87-08, subject to the two'project team stipulations. _ -106- (2) Authorization of New Secretary for City Court - Authorization of a secretarial position to begin on or about December 1, 1987, and authorization of the transfer of -the sum of $14,971 from the General Fund Contingency Fund to City Court Account #01-1410-6010, to cover the cost of the salary, fringe benefits and equipment. Personnel of the'Human Resources Department and the Budget and Management Department studied the court's operation and submitted a report in which they found that an additional position was justified. (3) Purchase of Office Furniture for Sales Tax Division - Authorize the City Manager to approve the purchase of the office furniture, which is necessary to provide workstations for the first phase of 1987-88 increases in divisional staff. Four members of the Sales Tax staff will be temporarily located in the sub -basement until the build -out of the third floor Finance Department space is completed in May, 1988. Cost of the furnishings totals $14,063.32. (4) Contract'Award: Coffman & Associates - Award a contract to Coffman & Associates to conduct a Master Plan Update and Heliport Study for the City of Glendale. The Arizona Department of Transportation has allocated $121,500 for the study. The City's matching share is $13,500. (5) Contract Award: Sunland Seal Coating, Inc. - Award a contract to Sunland Seal Coating, Inc. in the amount of $84,174.69 for miscellaneous work to be completed as part of the Airport FAA 05 project. The project includes a seal coat on the apron surfaces and the installation of additional perimeter fencing with an electric gate. (6) Change Order No. 1: 58th Avenue Courtyard Project - Approve Change Order No.- 1 to the contract with R. G. Johnson Contracting Inc. in the amount of $13,578.97 for the construction of -improvements to the 58th Avenue Courtyard Project. It provides for the repair and - mprovements to the walls of Bitz-ee Mama's and Glendale,Printing, providing an electrical riser to allow for the removal of overhead electrical lines, conversion of electrical- service, removal of APS power pole, and additional foundation work. (7) Acquisition of Cowley Cardon Property: 59th Avenue and Union Hills Drive - Authorize the City Manager to. acquire the 15.8 -acre site for $1,400,00.0 plus statutory accrued interest. The City intends to develop the property as a park along with an additional 32 acres located directly east and north of the property in question. Bids and Contracts Award of Medical Insurance Contracts 001FIC The recommendation is to 1) continue to contract with Washington National as our medical indemnity plan and dental plan; 2) continue to contract with CIGNA Healthplan as our staff -model health maintenance organization; 3) further contract with CIGNA to provide an independent physicians association model as an alternative for employees; and 4) contract with, Washington National to administer a flexible spending account program for medical and dependent care costs. These options - will be available at an estimated $140,000 cost reduction to the City and by staying with our current medical insurance carriers, we will avoid additional administrative expenses and confusion to City employees. It was moved by Tolby, seconded by Falbo, to award contracts effective 1/1/88 with (1) Washington National for a medical indemnity plan, a dental plan, and administration of a flexible spending account;'and (2) CIGNA Healthplan for a staff model health maintenance organization plan and for an independent physicians association plan. Motion carried unanimously. 1987-88 Community Social Services'Fund In adopting the 1987-77 budget, the City Council set aside $100,000 in general fund monies for the Community Social Services Fund. The allocation was divided into five categories - which were determined based on priority needs in Glendale. Requests for funding totaling $231,741 were received from twenty-two agencies. A special panel reviewed the requests and the agencies.presented their requests to the panel. The, following allocations were recommended: Foundation for Senior Living , $10,000 Glendale Child & Family Development Center 6,000 Glendale Community -Council 15,000 Valley YWCA 6,000 Data Network 2,500 Jewish Family Services 4,000 NOVA 11,500 Plus 50 Placement Center 1,000 Salvation Army 20,000 Valley Big Brothers/Big Sisters 5,000 Central Arizona Shelter Service 20,000 Mayor Renner afforded those present an opportunity to speak to this allocation process. Mr. Edward Dando, 6152 N. 9th Avenue, Phoenix, volunteer worker with Plus 50, presented -the background of Plus 50. He hoped Council would reconsider the allocation and help provide more services in the City of Glendale. -108- Dr. William Hall, 2602 E. Crittenton_Lane., Phoenix, Plus 50, stated that since they are being cut in funding, they will be unable to"meet the needs of the Glendale citizens. He hoped Council would reconsider and allocate more funds to Plus 50. Ms.Carey Nelson, 5165 N. 39th Avenue, Phoenix, volunteer coordinator for the Retired Senior Volunteer Program for the City of Glendale, presented RSVP's budget and asked Council to reconsider funding to RSVP; at least a partial investment in this program would be very beneficial to an important group of citizens. Mr. Steve Carter, 5008 W. Glendale Avenue, -Executive Director of NOVA, -thanked Council for providing assistance to NOVA with the Community Social Services Fund." Ms. Mary Orton, 1209 W. Madison Street, Phoenix, Central Arizona Shelter Services, commended Council on the process set up for -distribution of the dollars. She thanked Council on e behalf of agencies such as hers and the peopl"that she 'serves, for taking dollars from the General Fund since'General Revenue Sharing has dried up. Ms. Debbi Dorman, 2930 N. 38th Street, Phoenix, representing Westside Food Bank, said they would like to start a preventative nutritional program for seniors, pregnant women, infants and children at personal risk. She said they are thankful for the support the City has given them over the years. The need has expanded and they are requesting additional support. Ms. Linda Searfoss, Executive Director of Valley Big Brothers/ Big Sisters, stated her appreciation to Glendale for their support of Social Services. She discussed her program and stated appreciation for the funding. Captain Bobby Wingate, 6404 W. Flynn, representing The Salvation Army as the commanding officer in Glendale, said they requested money from this fund to assist them in providing an emergency services coordinator for Glendale, someone to help coordinate all the agencies. He thanked Council for their assistance. I Ms. Bernice Lever, 19837 N. 15th Drive, Executive Director of Arizona Call -A -Teen, discussed the problems with drop-out, vandalism, violence and substance"abuse and working being a viable alternative. She said the -loss in funding will result in closing the Glendale office. She asked Council to reconsider the funding. Mayor Renner discussed the process that was undertaken to determine the needs existing in the community.. The priorities laid the foundation for Council to set aside $100,000 and to set various °guidelines to allocate that money. The forty -109- submissions made to the City represent a very wide array of social services agencies staffed with volunteers and professional people. The Mayor commended everyone involved in the agencies. He encourged the agencies to continue to serve our City and to seek financial support from the private sector, individuals, businesses and corporations. He said Council values what they do, their presence and recognize what they give to our citizens. Councilman Huffman stated as one of the six people who served on the committee, they spent many hours making the difficult decisions, prioritizing and trying to make the money stretch as far as possible to take care of the most severe needs. He stated he hopes that in the years to come the City can find_some more money. It was brought out that a typographical error had been made in the recommended amount for NOVA. It should have been $10,500 instead of $11,500. Councilman Bellah moved to amend the recommended funding to add an additional $3,OOO'from the General Fund or the Contingency Fund and specify it for use for the Westside Food Bank. The motion failed due to the lack of a,second. It was moved by Heatwole, seconded by Falbo, to approve funding recommendations, with the corrected amount for NOVA, and authorize the 'City Manager to execute agreements with the named agencies. --Motion carried unanimously. Change Order No. 1: Water Transmission Main - Union Hills Drive, 59th to 67th Avenues A request for approval of a change order to the contract with T & T Construction Company for construction of the water transmission main. It provides. for adjustments necessary to avoid conflicts with existing electrical utilities that were not located at the depth shown on the utility's as-builts. The amount is $3,385.00 for a revised contract amount_ of $213,325.00. It was moved by Falbo, seconded by Hugh, to approve Change Order No. 1. Motion carried unanimously. Change Order No. 2: Thunderbird Acres Street Improvements and Storm Drain A request for approval of the change order to the contract with Pierson Construction Corporation for the construction of street improvements and storm drain in the Thunderbird Acres subdivision. The change order will provide for adjustment of existing utilities, not shown on available as -build drawings, so as not to conflict with improvements being made. Replacement of driveway irrigation -pipe, the cost of which was not included in -110- Change Order No. 1, is incorporated into this change order. Additionally, a water line in 63rd Avenue to complete the system loop and avoid conflicts with the storm drain will be provided. This change order in the amount of,$35,064.60 will increase the contract for a revised amount of $714,056.99. It was moved by Falbo, seconded by Hugh, to approve Change Order No. 2-. Motion carried unanimously. Change Order No. 2: 58th Drive, Palmaire Avenue and 58th Avenue Improvements This is a request for approval of Change'Order No. 2 to the contract with R. G. Johnson Contracting, Inc., for the construction of off-site improvements around Block Eleven. The change order will provide for the overlay of the entire portion of 58th Avenue between Glenn Drive and Palmaire Avenue. Lincor has agreed to share in the cost to overlay the east half of the street to complement the west half which is in the original specifications. Additionally, the pedestrian lights will be recut to reduce the height to match -those in Murphy Park and electrical junction boxes will be installed per Arizona Public Service specifications. The change order will increase the contract cost by $10,665.26 for a revised contract amount of $271,554.62. It was moved by Heatwole, seconded by Huffman, to approve Change Order No. 2. Motion carried unanimously. Change Order No. 3: 10 Million Gallon Water Zone I Reservoir This is a request for approval of Change Order No. 3 to the contract with C. S. Construction, Inc., for construction of a 10 r million gallon water.resevoir at the Cholla Water Treatment Plant. The change order was initiated at the City's request and will provide valve modifications to accommodate the future treatment plant capacity -improvements which are currently being designed. It will also provide for a retention basin adjacent to the storage tank. -The change order will increase the contract by $39;470:04 for a -revised contract amount of $2,665,723.46. It was moved by Falbo, seconded by Tolby, to approve Change Order No. 3. Motion carried unanimously. Land Development Actions Preliminary Plat Application PS -87-09: Arrowhead Valley Unit III (Northeast Corner of 67th Avenue and Grovers) This plat contains 86 single-family lots on 29.3 acres of land. The average lot size is approximately 14,000 square feet and the density is approximately two dwelling units per acre. -111- It relates very well to the existing single-family uses to the north and to the proposed Skunk Creek Park to the south. The creek will be improved by the developer and dedicated to the City. Improvements will include cleaning out the existing channel and planting a 15 -foot landscape easement with pedestrian trails. along the bank. The developer, through deed restrictions, has established a minimum home size of 1,900 square feet and estimates prices ranging from $150,000 to $200,000. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the plat subject to the project team's stipulations. It was moved by Falbo, seconded by Tolby, to approve. Preliminary Plat PS -87-09 for Arrowhead Valley Unit III Subdivision, subject to approval of entry features, perimeter walls, street landscaping, and the Skunk -Creek Park improvements, by the Community Development Group prior to the approval of the final plat. Motion carried unanimously. Use Permit Application ZU-87-02: 7018 North 54th Avenue (Los Compas Lounge) - This.is a request to allow for a bar and cocktail lounge to have more than one musician and other live entertainment as accessory uses in a C-2 zoning district. During the.past six months, the applicant has cleaned up the property and attracted a positive family-oriented clientele to the business. Mayor Renner opened the public hearing to receive comment concerning Use Permit ZU-87-02. He asked if anyone present wished to speak to the use permit. No one responded; the Mayor closed the public hearing. Vice Mayor Heatwole asked to have "family-oriented clientele" defined. Mr. Robb Millspaw, project manager, said it basically means family versus single individuals. Ms. Jessie Soliz, 6825 W. Ocotillo, applicant, in response to the Vice Mayor's question regarding talking to any residents in the mobile home park adjacent to her establishment, stated she didn't talk to any. Mr. Millspaw stated that the property owners.in the mobile home that resided within 300 feet were notified prior to the Planning and Zoning Commission meeting. No comments were received from any of them. Vice Mayor Heatwole asked Ms. Soliz what action she will take to keep from interupting the neighbors sleep at night when the band is playing. She stated when the doors are closed, it is not very -loud. Also, there are no windows so the music goes outward towards the street. When the Vice Mayor asked her if anyone contacted her regarding the noise she would be responsive and try to correct the situation, she responded, "Sure." -112- It was moved by Heatwole, seconded by Hugh, to approve Use Permit Application.ZU-87-02 subject to the following project team stipulations: 1. Review and approval of all site plans and bulding elevations by the Community Development Group. 2. The applicant submit landscaping plans for review by the Community Development Group. All landscaping on the property will be in conformance with the City of Glendale Landscaping Ordinance. The landscaping must be installed on this property within six months of City Council approval of the use permit. 3. The applicant negotiate with the proprietor of the -karate studio to bring all signage into conformance with the Sign Ordinance. 'The pole sign should be removed from the property and replaced with a low profile monument sign to advertise both businesses. 4. The parking lot must be striped, and all parking spaces shall meet the City!s minimum size requirements. 5. The Fire Department shall inspect the premises to .determine -the maximum occupancy load prior to the applicant obtaining a certificate -of occupancy for the business. 6. The use permit is valid for a period of one year from the date of City.Council approval. (The project team will notify the applicant three months prior to the expiration of the use permit.) Motion carried unanimously. This is a request to allow for the continued use of a mobile home as a night watchman's residence on property zoned M-2 Industrial. This parcel was annexed to the City in 1982 and the applicant received permission from -the Maricopa County Board of Adjustment prior to annexation allowing for the use of a mobile home as a night watchman's office for five years. The permit has since expired and the applicant is requesting a use permit from Glendale to continue the use of a mobile home as a night watchman's residence. Staff feels the City has an opportunity to obtain property upgrades by this use permit request, and they are recommending. that the applicant -install landscaping.around the mobile home. The Planning and Zoning Commission found that imposing this - stipulation would create a hardship on the operation of the business. The City Manager doesn't feel it would create a hardship as it will be 10 to 15 years before the Grand Avenue -113- Expressway will come into being and take a portion of this property. Mayor Renner formally opened the public hearing on this request and asked if anyone wished to speak. No one responded; he closed the hearing. It was moved by Falbo, seconded by Heatwole, to approve Use Permit Application ZU-87-31, subject to the following project team stipulations: 1. Review and approval of landscaping plans by the Community Development Group. Landscaping must be installed on the property around the mobile home in accordance with the City of Glendale Landscaping Ordinance. Landscape plans must be submitted for review by the City's landscape architect within 30 days, and all landscaping must be completed within 90 days of Council approval of the use permit. 2. Dedication of necessary right-of-way as determined by the City. Motion carried unanimously. Rezoning Application Z-87-15: 19801 North 59th Avenue (George W. Reeve) This is a request to rezone a 4.1326'acre vacant parcel located at the northeast corner of 59th Avenue and Behrend Drive from A-1 to M -P. This property is part of the Arrowhead Business Park, and the applicant is requesting this zoning designation to construct the Arrowhead Station of the United States Post Office. This area and several adjacent parcels are designated for business park activities. Staff feels.that a post office could be considered a business park use. The construction of the Outer Loop freeway will not adversely impact the proposed uses for this parcel. Mayor Renner opened the public hearing and asked if anyone present wished to speak. No one responded so he closed the hearing. It was moved by Bellah, seconded by Falbo, to approve Rezoning Application Z-87-15, subject to the following five project team stipulations which were endorsed by the Planning and Zoning Commission. 1. Review and approval of all site plans, building elevations, landscaping, and off-site improvements; to be reviewed and approved by the Development Services Center. 2.- Dedication of 65 feet of right-of-way from center line of 59th Avenue and dedication of 40 feet of right-of-way from -114- - the center line of Behrend Drive, as determined by the City Engineer. 3. All utilities existing as well as proposed must be undergrounded on this property. -4. No median cuts will. be made in 59th Avenue to accommodate additional left turn traffic other than that which if provided by Behrend Drive. 5. Installation of all required frontage improvements including curb, gutter, sidewal and utilities, along Behrend Drive where required by the City. Motion carried unanimously. Ordinances Annexation of 91st Avenue Right -of -Way along La 'Buena Vida Phases I and II Ordinance No. 1516 New Series was read by -number and title only, .it being AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, MARICOPA COUNTY, ARIZONA, EXTENDING AND INCREASING THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, MARICOPA COUNTY, STATE OF ARIZONA, PURSUANT TO -THE PROVISIONS OF TITLE 9, CHAPTER 4, ARTICLE 7, ARIZONA REVISED STATUTES AND AMENDMENTS - THERETO, BY ANNEXING THERETO CERTAIN TERRITORY CONTIGUOUS TO THE EXISTING CITY 'LIMITS OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE TO BE KNOWN AS ANNEXATION.AREA NO. 119. It was moved by Heatwole, seconded by Huffman, to pass, adopt and approve Ordinance No. 1516 New Series and direct the Mayor to sign same. Motion carried on roll call vote with the following members voting "Aye": Bellah, Huffman, Heatwole, Renner, Tolby, Falbo and Hugh. Members voting "Nay": None. Cable Television Advisory Commission Meetincts City Council directed staff to amend the ordinance to change the frequency of the meetings of the Cable Television Advisory Commission. Ordinance No. 1517 New Series was read by number and title only, it being AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, MARICOPA COUNTY, ARIZONA, AMENDING -THE CODE OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, CHAPTER 10, ARTICLE IV, SECTION 10-111(e), RELATING TO THE. MEETINGS OF THE CABLE TELEVISION ADVISORY COMMISSION. It was moved by Heatwole, seconded by Falbo, to pass, adopt and approve Ordinance No. 1517 New Series and direct the Mayor to sign same. Motion carried on roll call vote with the -115- JJ' J following members voting "Aye": Bellah, Huffman, Heatwole, Renner, Tolby, Falbo and Hugh. Members voting."Nay": `None. Production Van Rental This ordinance would provide for the rental of the City's mobile production.van to third parties, with fees to be established by resolution. The van would be rented during evenings and week -ends if it does not conflict with schedule coverage of programs for.the government access channel. The Cable Television Advisory Commission unanimously support the ordinance. Ordinance No. 1518 New Series was read by number and title only, it being AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, MARICOPA COUNTY,,ARIZONA, AMENDING'THE CODE OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, CHAPTER 27, ARTICLE IV, BY ADDING A NEW. SECTION 27-103 RELATING TO THE RENTAL OF THE CITY'S MOBILE PRODUCTION VAN. It was moved by Heatwole, seconded by Hugh, to pass, adopt and approve Ordinance No. 1518 New Series and direct the Mayor to sign same. Motion carried on roll call vote with the following members voting "Aye": Bellah, Huffman, Heatwole, Renner, Tolby, Falbo and Hugh. Members voting "Nay": None. Low -Flow -Plumbing Fixtures and Devices The City Manager stated we are under the Arizona Groundwater code which has a number of stipulations and regulations requiring the reduction of the amount'of water that we use. Also, under the Department of Water Resources regulations, to meet a per capita per gallon consumption of water. Staff has looked at a number of different options to do that. He said it is very difficult to meet the water conservation requirements of 199 gallons -per -day that was given to the City of Glendale. Staff has met with the Utilities Committee a number of times. They have looked at the possibility of using 1-1/2 gallon low -flush toilets instead of the 3-1/2 to 4 gallon flush toilets that are now in use. Mr. Vanacour said to be sure that quality .low -flow toilets will be sold and installed in Glendale, the ordinance will require that all units manufacturers have their models certified by the International Association of Plumbing Mechanical Officials. Representatives from five manufactures have assured staff that the City can have that supply by January 1, 1988, and all demands can be met. No direct costs will be incurred by the City. The -low -flow toilets range from $50 to $100 more than the current types. Councilman Tolby is on the Utilities Committee and stated that committee supports this ordinance. He said the Home Builders approached him and expressed concern that in an -116- . j emergency situation if the fixtures were not available it would be burdensome to go to Council and -asked for a change. The' City Attorney has written an additional section, waiver of s. requirements. Councilman Tolby asked that,the paragraph be added to the ordinance. Mayor Renner asked if anyone present wished to speak to this issue. Mr. William Sowle, representative of the Home Builders Association of Arizona, said their first concern was "do these work"? Testing has proven that they do work. There are still some concerns because only one major manufacturer has entered the field of low -flow toilets and that manufacturer has made some design changes as Fecently as 4 or 5 months. Another concern they have is.the availability for the consumer. Mr. Sowle expressed appreciation for the language being added to_ the ordinance in the event of unavailability of low -flow fixtures. Their final concern is the price. Their initial documentation and inquires with regard to price show that the toilets range from $160 to $320 compared to conventional toilets of $70 to $80. Mr. Sowle discussed the benefit of desert landscaping, or zeroscape, and the builder having the option of putting in desert landscaping as opposed to a low -flow toilet. Mr. Sowle said he hopes Council reconsider, but if they do not, they hope that some rebate could be given back to the builder that he could pass on to the home .buyer. Mr. Jack Magura, 3323 N. Manor Drive, Coventry Homes, 3875 N. 44th Street, Phoenix, stated it would be'great if builders could get some choice system on this, preferably on the zeroscape landscaping. We have an opportunity here to save more water if we could get some kind 'of a zeroscape landscaping arrangement where the builder has the choice of offering that. . Mr. James Pulliam, 5716 N. 12th Street, Phoenix, stated today he purchased every replacement part for an E -flow toilet, which is what the company he works for represents, an import from Sweden. They can be purchased as far as replacement parts availability. Every replacement part inside their toilets are totally standardized. As far as cost, figure on a $50 increase over.a normal toilet, over a 30 year loan period, the cost is - .40 a month. As far as availability, they have approximately 60 days before any home.has broken ground, and then another 45 days after that before equipment is needed. That gives enough time to get any type of equipment needed. Mr. Bill Staff, 6409 W. Mercer, Glendale, manufacturer''s representative for toilets, stated they have the units available and in 28 different colors. They can produce enough -117- and have enough toilets to supply the City of .Glendale and .the whole metropolitan area of Phoenix. It was moved by Tolby, seconded by-Falbo, to amend the ordinance by adding .Section 9-36, Waiver of Requirements. Section 9-36 was read in full. Motion carried unanimously. Ordinance No. 1519 New Series was read by number and. title only, it being AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, MARICOPA COUNTY, ARIZONA, AMENDING CHAPTER 9 BY ADDING ANEW ARTICLE III RELATING TO LOW WATER'FLOW FIXTURES AND DEVICES; AND SETTING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. It was moved by Tolby, seconded by Bellah, to pass, adopt and approve Ordinance No. 1519 New Series with added Sec. 9-36, and direct the Mayor to sign same. Vice Mayor Heatwole applauded the efforts for conservation and agreed that things have to be done to save water in this area; He expressed his concern that the government's overstepping its boundaries when it tells its -citizens what kind .of toilet they have to have. He has no objections to the law mandating toilets in apartments, hotel, motels and wherever the residents tend to be temporary.. He would support the ordinance if there was some sort of rebate or some form of incentive'in order to encourage people to use the low -flow toilet. Councilman Tolby stated that the Utilities Committee will in the future .be looking at a rebate or some sort of program. The Mayor -said the ordinance deals not only with low -flow toilet fixtures, but in fact faucets, shower heads and other devices that deliver water in both kitchen and bathrooms. (, Motion carried on roll call vote with the .following members voting "Aye": Bellah, Huffman, Renner, Tolby, Falbo and Hugh. Member voting "Nay": Heatwole. Resolutions Changing of Bond Sale Date -to November 24 1987 The Council authorized the sale of bonds in the amount of $14 million in Street Revenue Bonds, $21,500,000 in General Obligation Bonds, and $23 million in Water and Sewer Revenue Bonds. Bids were going to, be opened tonight. However, the City is asking that the bond sale be held for ten days for a number of reasons. There is continued discussion going on with consultants regarding the best time to sell and when bonds will be at their best. The recommended action is to waive reading beyond the title and adopt the resolution ordering the rescheduling of the bond sale for November 24. -118- Resolution No. 2388 New Series was read by number and !! title only, it being A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, MARICOPA,COUNTY, ARIZONA, ORDERING THE RESCHEDULING OF THE SALE OF THE CITY'S GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS, STREET AND HIGHWAY USER RVENUE.,BONDS AND WATER AND SEWER REVENUE BONDS; a!'' AND.DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.- It MERGENCY. It was moved by Heatwole, seconded by Bellah, to pass, adopt and approve Resolution No. 2388 New Series and direct the Mayor -to sign same. Motion carried unanimously. Production'Van Rental Fees Resolution No. 2389 New Series was read by number and "title only,"it being A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, MARICOPA COUNTY, ARIZONA, ESTABLISHING THE FEES FOR RENTAL OF THE MOBILE PRODUCTION VAN. It was moved by Heatwole, seconded by Huffman, to pass,* adopt and approve Resolution No. 2389 New Series and direct the Mayor to sign same. In response to the question of liability, the City- Attorney ityAttorney stated the agreement provides that the van will be operated solely by a City of Glendale employee and will be covered by our insurance. Motion carried unanimously. 1987 State Library Grants -In -Aid Grant Each year the State Library distributes money based on population figures to libraries for enhancement of services. A resolution and intergovernmental agreement are required to - receive these funds. Glendale's portion, $4,533,000, will be used to begin a core collection of compact discs. Resolution No. 2390 New Series was -read by number.and title only, it being A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, MARICOPA COUNTY, ARIZONA, ACCEPTING A -GRANT OFFER OF THE STATE OF ARIZONA DEPARTMENT.OF LIBRARY, ARCHIVES AND PUBLIC RECORDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $4,533., It"".was moved by Heatwole, seconded by Falbo, to pass, adopt and approve Resolution No. 2390 New Series and direct the Mayor to sign same. Motion carried unanimously. Sahuaro Ranch Softball Complex Fees This is a request to establish fees for the exclusive use of the Sahuaro Ranch Park Softball Complex. The proposed.rate structure was guided by the City Council's philosophy of providing public facilities to the citizens at nominal costs. The recommended policy allows City-sponsored"recreational -119- - programs, youth groups, and schools (exchange of facilities policy) to -use the facility without charge. Other users will be charged rates comparable to those of other Valley cities with similar facilities. Resolution No. 2391 New Series was read by number and title only, it being A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE,,MARICOPA COUNTY, ARIZONA, ESTABLISHING THE FEES FOR THE USAGE OF CITY BUILDINGS AND FACILITIES. It was moved by Heatwole, seconded by Huffman, to pass, adopt and approve Resolution No. 2391 New Series and direct the Mayor to sign same. Motion carried unanimously. New Business Post -Retirement Medical -.Benefits ` Council has held workshops and committee meetings to find a way to assist retirees who have difficulty paying medical insurance premiums, while at the same - time avoiding a major ,financial burden on the City. Many different options were. explored. A number of different options were put in Council's material. The recommendation is for City Council to consider approving the Budget and Finance Committee recommendation; a post-retirement medical program which provides $50.00 per month towards health insurance for existing and future retirees covered by one of the City's insurance carriers and having 15 years of service or are age 55 (Public Safety) or 62 (general employees), effective January 1, 1988. The program would be evaluated annually in the budget process. The Vice Mayor discussed why the Budget and Finance Committee came up with this after receiving questions -from some former employees who are on retirement and taking either medical plan that is offered by the City. The committee came up with this option, to give those people who meet certain requirements, for the City to reduce $50.00 from their premium each month for as long -as they hold onto City insurance. If people do not wish to take City insurance, the program does not cover them. It was moved by Heatwole, seconded by Huffman, to approve the recommendation as presented. Councilman Falbo expressed his concern about the issue. As Council studied the issue, he stated, they found it difficult to ascertain what the needs are. He is concerned about trying to find a way to afford.an opportunity for employees,in the future. He stated this is,a young, growing City and the work force and population is maturing, which indicates that if we establish a program it will amount to a -120- non -funded liability to the City. He feels there is an opportunity to look at something else and doesn't feel this is the time to take on this kind of responsibility. Councilman Huffman stated he is very pleased and proud that -the -City of Glendale has a good reputation of taking care of their employees. ;For many years we had a situation where when people got any raise at all, a cost of living raise or anything, it was based on a percentage increase. Top levels or middle levels of our employees would make a pretty substantial increase, 5%, 6% or.10%. But if somebody is working at the bottom level, it wouldn't be very effective to them, so it has widened the gap'between the lowest paid and the highest paid employees we have. Medical costs have sky -rocketed. He urged Council members to vote in support of this issue. - Councilman Bellah agreed with the concept but has questions in regard to potential liability with the funding. He is concerned about the decisions drawn between some of the agents of the different service sections of the City employees. If we are going to do this, a benefit of all employees might be more appropriate. Mayor Renner -stated that -regardless -of the outcome of the vote, he is intrigued by the City of Phoenix's program of some partial funding of retirees health insurance, while aware that they are in a little bit different situation than we are in terms of not participating -in a state retirement program and having a little bit more flexibility. It certainly appears to offer some additional avenues that we did not fully explore. Those need to be explored to see if that can serve to either change or modify whatever we do in the future for either future retirees or for present retirees on the system. The Mayor called for the vote. The motion failed by a four to three vote. Councilman Huffman requested a roll call. Those voting "Nay": Bellah, Renner,. Tolby, and Falbo. Those voting "Aye": Huffman, Heatwole and Hugh. Boards and Commissions It was moved"by Heatwole, seconded by Tolby, to reappoint the following members to the Community Development Advisory Commission, appointments to expire 11-30-88: Glenn Goodrich, Chairman, Vern Crow, Rosemary Weiler, Lynn Anne Cooper, Roger K. Trueblood, Jr., Effie Varela, Rosemary Lynch, Carmen Salas, Maria Felix and Manuela Aldama. Motion carried unanimously. Future Workshop and Executive Sessions It was moved by Heatwole, seconded by Falbo, to hold a workshop session on Tuesday, November 17, 1987 at 2:30 p.m. in the Workshop Chambers, Room B-3, to be'followed by an executive -121- session for the purpose of discussing personnel -matters and possible litigation. Motion carried unanimously. Council Comments and Suggestions Councilman Falbo thanked the -City Manager, Assistant City Manager, Lori -Lieberman, Tim Ernster, Bob Spaulding and all City -staff who knocked the daylights out of all the other cities in our Clean Air Challenge, "Don't Drive.One in Five." Glendale had something like 43% as compared to other cities with 15% at the most. He stated he sincerely appreciates those efforts by City staff. Councilman Falbo gave particular thanks to Gray Crabtree for the Fire Department's participation of 0 83 0. Mayor Renner added his congratulations to that. There are already discussions underway to share the information that we have developed in this program to share with the private sector, larger employers in the City. It is an example of how a successful program can be put together and build up enthusiasm. He said he is confident that a lot of:those-who participated in some other form of transportation to and from work are going to find a way to continue that. We have more bike riders, walkers, van poolers and car poolers and Dial -A -Ride riders than we ever had before in the City. Job well done. Councilman Falbo also thanked all of those who gave -prize s and awards to City employees for their participation. Adjournment There being no further business the meeting adjourned at 9:27 p.m. P., jR-!_ 1 CII o, ..i._ I /r - -122-