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Meeting Minutes
Tuesday, December 12, 2017
6:00 P.M.
Voting Meeting
Council Chambers
City Council
Mayor Jerry Weiers
Vice Mayor Ian Hugh
Councilmember Jamie Aldama
Councilmember Joyce Clark
Councilmember Ray Malnar
Councilmember Lauren Tolmachoff
Councilmember Bart Turner
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Weiers called the meeting to order at 6:02 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Present:Mayor Jerry Weiers
Vice Mayor Ian Hugh
Councilmember Jamie Aldama
Councilmember Joyce Clark
Councilmember Ray Malnar
Councilmember Lauren Tolmachoff
Councilmember Bart Turner
Also Present: Kevin Phelps, City Manager; Tom Duensing, Assistant City Manager; Michael
Bailey, City Attorney; Julie K. Bower, City Clerk; Jack Friedline, Assistant City
Manager; Sheryl Rabin, Deputy City Clerk
POSTING OF COLORS
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PRAYER/INVOCATION
Councilmember Malnar delivered the invocation.
CITIZEN COMMENTS
Herman Walker, Cactus district resident, expressed his concern about an issue in his neighborhood
regarding the parking of an excessive number of vehicles by a neighbor.
Bill Demski, Sahuaro district resident, expressed his concerns about corporate welfare, increased fees
and employee salaries and pensions.
James Deibler, Phoenix resident,favored brining in more businesses to the downtown area. He said the
Glendale Glitters and Hometown Christmas Parade events were excellent. He wanted regular police
patrols near Glendale Community College.
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
1. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF THE NOVEMBER 28, 2017 VOTING MEETING
A motion was made by Councilmember Lauren Tolmachoff, seconded by Councilmember
Joyce Clark to approve the minutes of the November 28, 2017 voting meeting.
AYE: Mayor Jerry Weiers
Vice Mayor Ian Hugh
Councilmember Jamie Aldama
Councilmember Joyce Clark
Councilmember Ray Malnar
Councilmember Lauren Tolmachoff
Councilmember Bart Turner
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Passed
CONSENT AGENDA
Mayor Weiers said Councilmember Clark had requested that Consent Agenda items 11 and 12 be pulled
and voted on separately.
Ms. Bower read Consent Resolutions items 14 through 25 by title.
Mayor Weiers said Councilmember Turner had requested that Consent Resolution item 24 be voted on
separately.
2. RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF SPECIAL EVENT LIQUOR LICENSE, ARIZONA SPORTS
FOUNDATION
3. RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF LIQUOR LICENSE NO. 5-22448, BANGKOK THAI
4. RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF LIQUOR LICENSE NO. 5-23046, GLENDALE QUIK STOP
5. POSITION RECLASSIFICATIONS
6. RATIFICATION OF SCHEDULE E TO THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
WITH INTERIM PUBLIC MANAGEMENT, LLC
7. AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR PUBLIC SAFETY
PHYSICALS AND RELATED HEALTH SERVICES WITH STRENGTH TRAINING
INCORPORATED (STI)
8. AUTHORIZATION FOR THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CONSTRUCTION
AGREEMENT WITH MCKENNA CONTRACTING, LLC. FOR ADA IMPROVEMENTS TO
ROSE LANE AQUATIC CENTER
9. AUTHORIZATION TO APPROVE EXPENDITURES FROM THE MUNICIPAL ARTS FUND
FOR INCLUSION OF PUBLIC ART FOR THE HEROES REGIONAL PARK LIBRARY
10. AUTHORIZATION TO RATIFY EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS FOR MONTHLY PAYMENTS
MADE TO THE TOWN OF WICKENBURG FOR RECYCLABLE PROCESSING SERVICES
11. AUTHORIZATION FOR THE AWARD OF PROPOSAL#18-02 AND FOR THE CITY
MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH NOVITEX ENTERPRISE
SOLUTIONS, INC. IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $1,225,000 FOR THE PURCHASE
OF CITYWIDE MAILING SERVICES
A request was made by Councilmember Clark to vote on the item separately.
12. AUTHORIZATION FOR THE AWARD OF PROPOSAL#18-03 AND FOR THE CITY
MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH NOVITEX ENTERPRISE
SOLUTIONS, INC. IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $675,000 FOR THE PURCHASE OF
CITYWIDE DUPLICATING SERVICES
A request was made by Councilmember Clark to vote on the item separately.
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13. AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT WITH FNF
CONSTRUCTION, INC., FOR THE PEDESTRIAN INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS
PROJECT
CONSENT RESOLUTIONS
14. RESOLUTION NO. R17-113 z
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, MARICOPA COUNTY,
ARIZONA, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING PAYMENT OF THE ANNUAL AMORTIZED
EQUIPMENT AND DISPATCH COSTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2017-2018 PURSUANT TO
INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT NO. 106007 WITH THE CITY OF PHOENIX
PERTAINING TO PARTICIPATION IN THE PHOENIX FIRE DEPARTMENT REGIONAL
SERVICE SYSTEM IN ORDER TO MORE EFFECTIVELY PROVIDE EMERGENCY FIRE,
MEDICAL AND OTHER SERVICES.
15. RESOLUTION NO. R17-114
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, MARICOPA COUNTY,
ARIZONA,AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE AND EXPENDITURE OF FFY 2017
HOMELAND SECURITY GRANT PROGRAM AWARD FROM THE STATE OF ARIZONA,
ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, IN THE APPROXIMATE AMOUNT
OF$120,000 FUNDED UNDER THE URBAN AREA SECURITY INITIATIVE FOR THE
PROJECT ENTITLED "GLENDALE FIRE DEPARTMENT RRT' ON BEHALF OF THE
GLENDALE FIRE DEPARTMENT.
16. RESOLUTION NO. R17-115
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, MARICOPA COUNTY,
ARIZONA,AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE AND EXPENDITURE OF FFY 2017
HOMELAND SECURITY GRANT PROGRAM AWARD FROM THE STATE OF ARIZONA,
ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, IN THE APPROXIMATE AMOUNT
OF$200,000 FUNDED UNDER THE STATE HOMELAND SECURITY GRANT PROGRAM
FOR THE PROJECT ENTITLED "GLENDALE FIRE DEPARTMENT RRT SUSTAINMENT
HEAVY RESCUE CHASSIS)" ON BEHALF OF THE GLENDALE FIRE DEPARTMENT.
17. RESOLUTION NO. R17-116
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL.OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, MARICOPA COUNTY,
ARIZONA, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE AND EXPENDITURE OF FFY 2017
HOMELAND SECURITY GRANT PROGRAM AWARD FROM THE STATE OF ARIZONA,
ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, IN THE APPROXIMATE AMOUNT
OF $30,000 FUNDED UNDER THE STATE HOMELAND SECURITY GRANT PROGRAM
FOR THE PROJECT ENTITLED "GLENDALE FIRE DEPARTMENT RRT SUSTAINMENT
TRANING)" ON BEHALF OF THE GLENDALE FIRE DEPARTMENT.
18. RESOLUTION NO. R17-117
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, MARICOPA COUNTY,
ARIZONA, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE AND EXPENDITURE OF FFY 2017
HOMELAND SECURITY GRANT PROGRAM AWARD FROM THE STATE OF ARIZONA,
ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, IN THE APPROXIMATE AMOUNT
OF$200,000 FUNDED UNDER THE URBAN AREA SECURITY INITIATIVE FOR THE
PROJECT ENTITLED "GLENDALE FIRE DEPARTMENT RRT SUSTAINMNET (HEAVY
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RESCUE CHASSIS)" ON BEHALF OF THE GLENDALE FIRE DEPARTMENT.
19. RESOLUTION NO. R17-118
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, MARICOPA COUNTY,
ARIZONA, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE ENTERING INTO OF AMENDMENT NO.
7 TO THE INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT WITH THE ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF
ECONOMIC SECURITY FOR COMMUNITY ACTION PROGRAM FUNDING.
20. RESOLUTION NO. R17-119
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, MARICOPA COUNTY,
ARIZONA, ENTERING INTO AMENDMENT NO. 2 OF A HOME INVESTMENT
PARTNERSHIPS PROGRAM INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT.
21. *RESOLUTION NO. R17-120
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, MARICOPA COUNTY,
ARIZONA, ENTERING INTO AMENDMENT NO. 1 OF A HOME INVESTMENT
PARTNERSHIPS PROGRAM INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT.
22. RESOLUTION NO. R17-121
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, MARICOPA COUNTY,
ARIZONA, AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A DRAINAGE EASEMENT AND A
TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION EASEMENT LOCATED AT THE 103RD AVENUE
LANDFILL.
23. RESOLUTION NO. R17-122
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, MARICOPA COUNTY,
ARIZONA, REQUESTING EXEMPTION FROM THE REQUIREMENT BY THE INDUSTRIAL
COMMISSION OF ARIZONA TO POST SECURITY FOR THE CITY OF GLENDALE'S
SELF-INSURED WORKERS' COMPENSATION CLAIMS
24. RESOLUTION NO. R17-123
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, MARICOPA COUNTY,
ARIZONA, REPEALING RESOLUTION NO. 5108 NEW SERIES.
A request was made by Councilmember Turner to vote on the item separately.
25. RESOLUTION NO. R17-126
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, MARICOPA COUNTY,
ARIZONA, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE ENTERING INTO OF AN
INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT FOR AUTOMATIC AID AGREEMENT FOR FIRE
PROTECTION AND OTHER EMERGENCY SERVICES.
A motion was made by Councilmember Joyce Clark, seconded by Councilmember Lauren
Tolmachoff to approve Consent Agenda Items 2 through 10, 13 and Consent Resolution
items 14 through 23 and item 25.
AYE: Mayor Jerry Weiers
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Vice Mayor Ian Hugh
Councilmember Jamie Aldama
Councilmember Joyce Clark
Councilmember Ray Malnar
Councilmember Lauren Tolmachoff
Councilmember Bart Turner
Passed
A motion was made by Councilmember Joyce Clark, seconded by Councilmember Lauren
Tolmachoff to approve Consent Agenda item 11.
AYE: Mayor Jerry Weiers
Vice Mayor Ian Hugh
Councilmember Jamie Aldama
Councilmember Ray Malnar
Councilmember Lauren Tolmachoff
Councilmember Bart Turner
NAY: Councilmember Joyce Clark
Passed
A motion was made by Councilmember Lauren Tolmachoff, seconded by Councilmember
Jamie Aldama to approve Consent Agenda item 12.
AYE: Mayor Jerry Weiers
Vice Mayor Ian Hugh
Councilmember Jamie Aldama
Councilmember Ray Malnar
Councilmember Lauren Tolmachoff
Councilmember Bart Turner
NAY: Councilmember Joyce Clark
Passed
A motion was made by Councilmember Bart Turner, seconded by Councilmember Jamie
Aldama to table Consent Resolution item 24.
Councilmember Clark did not support tabling the item. She said the matter had been
discussed by Council for better than a year and it was time to bring it to a resolution.
The vote on the motion was:
AYE: Councilmember Jamie Aldama
Councilmember Bart Turner
NAY: Mayor Jerry Weiers
Vice Mayor Ian Hugh
Councilmember Joyce Clark
Councilmember Ray Malnar
Councilmember Lauren Tolmachoff
Failed
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A motion was made by Councilmember Joyce Clark, seconded by Councilmember Lauren
Tolmachoff to approve Resolution No. R17-123.
Mayor Weiers said there were several members of the public who wished to speak on the
item.
Gary Sherwood, Sahuaro district, was opposed to the resolution. He said the citizens
voted in 2002 to increase the sales tax by half a cent to fund light rail. Mr. Sherwood was
concerned that the item was on the consent agenda. The cost of the project had gone up
a little since the original estimate. He said the light rail in Phoenix had contributed to the
ASU campus and Cityscape. Light rail improved the quality of life. The citizens wanted
light rail and he didn't understand why Council was rushing a decision.
Tom Schmitt, Yucca district, member of the Citizens Transportation Advisory Commission
CTOC), said the citizens voted for light rail and CTOC had voted unanimously, at its
meeting last week, to forward a message to Council to delay a vote on the resolution and
refer it back to the CTOC. The CTOC would look at the estimating methodology and the
revenues available for the project and make a recommendation.
Bryce Alexander, Yucca district resident and Ocotillo district business owner, said
although light rail construction would have a negative impact on businesses, it was a short
term impact. The long term economic impact would be positive. Light rail had spurred
economic development in Phoenix. He was disappointed in Council's opposition to light
rail in Glendale. Mr. Alexander suggested that the City sell surplus property to help fund
it. He wanted to know what would happen to the funds that were designated for light rail if
Council passed the resolution.
John Blackburn, Cactus district resident, CTOC member, said the CTOC wanted to be
involved and felt the decision was being rushed. He said the CTOC should have the
opportunity to research the issue.
James Deibler, Phoenix resident, was opposed to the resolution. He would like to see the
light rail extended all of the way to Westgate. It would provide economic growth in the
west valley.
Tom Eggleston, Barrel district resident and former Glendale Vice Mayor, supported the
resolution. He wanted the money spent on other transportation projects.
Pete Gliniak, Ocotillo district resident and business owner, supported light rail in
Glendale. He said if Mesa and Tempe could do it, there was no reason why Glendale
couldn't accomplish it also.
Teresa Ouitzen, Ocotillo district resident and business owner, was opposed to the
resolution. She didn't understand why Council wasn't proceeding with the light rail project
in Glendale. It could really connect Glendale with Phoenix and make it easier for people}
to visit and work in Glendale. It would be a good thing for the City.
Councilmember Aldama said it was a matter of principle. In 2001, Glendale voters asked
Council to follow their direction. Light rail was not an afterthought but was one of the
bulleted items on the ballot. To vote against an overwhelming majority of the voters was
an injustice.
Councilmember Turner said the public speakers had raised the issue of current public
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support for light rail. It was such an important issue for the City so it was important to
have data. He had commissioned a telephone survey of residents regarding support for
light rail. The sample size was 715 and the results were that 60% of surveyed
respondents supported light rail. He had shared the results with Mayor and Council via
email. Respondents felt the City was headed in the right direction.
Councilmember Turner said the voters put the funding in place and funding was within 8%
of its target. There was money to fund the construction and operation of light rail to
51st Avenue. If the project was value-engineered, additional funding might be found.
Councilmember Turner said the CTOC was created by the voters to make sure all of the
items voted on were done in a financially efficient way. It was a mistake not to refer the
matter to the CTOC. He said that mistake could still be remedied. CTOC members had
the kind of experience that would allow them to make a sound recommendation.
Councilmember Aldama asked if there was any potential litigation if the will of the voter
was not followed.
Mr. Bailey was not aware of any.
Councilmember Aldama wanted to make sure residents understood that there would be
no refund of the tax money collected if the light rail project didn't proceed and
approximately$70 million would be forfeited. He didn't believe the CTOC had been given
an opportunity to make a recommendation.
Councilmember Tolmachoff asked if the ballot language compelled Council to address
every single project on the ballot.
Mr. Bailey said it was an advisory vote, per state statute. Council was not mandated to
complete every project.
Councilmember Turner asked if there was any language on the ballot that indicated that it
was an advisory vote.
Mr. Bailey did not have the ballot language in front of him and could not comment on it but
the information would have been in the publicity pamphlet. After the vote, Council had to
take action to assess the tax and create the CTOC.
Councilmember Turner had reviewed the ballot language and there was nothing that
indicated it was an advisory vote. There was every reason for the voters to expect that
light rail would happen.
Councilmember Malnar had not been a strong proponent of light rail because he felt the
cost did not warrant the benefit. It was not proven that economic development was
caused by the light rail. It was his opinion that the economic development could happen
with light rail but the light rail did not cause it. Only a small subset of the population
benefited from light rail. Light rail was always integrated into the transportation projects
on the ballot but there was no proof that there was overwhelming support for light rail. He
did believe there would be benefit to downtown Glendale but he couldn't justify spending
so much money for such a small benefit. Councilmember Malnar strongly supported the
resolution.
Councilmember Clark had researched the issue of light rail. The cost was astounding and
light rail was becoming the black hole of the valley. Phoenix and Mesa had to allocate
more resources for security and operations and maintenance (O&M). Glendale didn't
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have the resources of Phoenix and the O&M costs would have to come out of the general
fund. That funding would be at the expense of other items that were important to all of the
citizens of Glendale. As of this morning, her informal poll numbers indicated that 57%
wanted light rail to stop and 43% wanted it to continue. Light rail had a displacement
effect that resulted in 30% of the businesses along the light rail route in Phoenix
disappearing and being replaced by apartments. Councilmember Clark could not support
light rail.
Councilmember Tolmachoff wanted to know if the people surveyed by Councilmember
Turner were aware of the cost of light rail. It would cost$88 million to get one mile into
Glendale. It would take until 2023 to get it to 51st Avenue. The O&M would not be
funded by the tax revenue. Once the City got to 51st and Glendale, it was committed to
complete the line. The cost was unknown and the City would probably have to go back to
the voters to increase the tax.
Vice Mayor Hugh said a study by the Federal Transit Authority found that light rail did not
create growth. At best it redistributed and at worst, harmed existing businesses. It would
cost$50 million per mile to construct. The cities that had spent the most money for
transportation, had the slowest growth. The City was moving in the right direction
financially and he couldn't support spending all of that money on light rail.
Mayor Weiers was always hearing concerns about the state legislature sweeping highway
user revenue fund (HURF) money. More and more people were purchasing electric cars
so less and less people were paying the tax on gasoline. The City risked a chance of not
having enough money to take care of its streets. There was supposed to be a sunset on
the temporary sales tax increase that was imposed five years ago. Instead, the tax was
extended. If there was not enough money to fund the O&M on light rail, taxes would have
to be increased. Mayor Weiers was not prepared to fund something that would not get the
City where it needed to go. He was not in favor of proceeding with light rail.
The vote on the motion was:
AYE: Mayor Jerry Weiers
Vice Mayor Ian Hugh
Councilmember Joyce Clark
Councilmember Ray Malnar
Councilmember Lauren Tolmachoff
NAY: Councilmember Jamie Aldama
Councilmember Bart Turner
Passed
Councilmember Turner provided an explanation for his vote. He said the facts were still in
dispute regarding the costs. It made sense to send it to the CTOC for a
recommendation. Council could accept the recommendation or not.
PUBLIC HEARING -LAND DEVELOPMENT ACTIONS
Mayor Weiers said item 27, Ordinance No. 017-60 would be heard first, followed by item 26,
Ordinance No. 017-59.
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26. ORDINANCE NO. 017-59
AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, MARICOPA COUNTY,
ARIZONA, REZONING PROPERTY LOCATED AT 8805 REEMS ROAD FROM A-1
AGRICULTURAL)TO PAD (PLANNED AREA DEVELOPMENT); AMENDING THE ZONING
MAP; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND ORDERING THAT A CERTIFIED
COPY OF THE ORDINANCE BE RECORDED
Presented by: Jon Froke, Director, Planning Department
Ms. Bower read the ordinance by title.
Mr. Froke said the item was a companion to Ordinance No. 017-60. It would adopt a
planned area development(PAD)for Woolf Logistics Center. The size and location was the
same as the annexation case. Staff had worked closely with the applicant regarding
permitted and prohibited uses. Permitted uses included:
Transportation, communication and utilities
Commercial/retail trade
Personal/business services
Industrial/manufacturing
Public/quasi-public services
Resource production, extraction and open space
Prohibited uses included:
Correctional/prison facilities
Landfill
Medical marijuana facilities
Feed lots
Slaughterhouse
Solid waste transfer station
Adult uses
Mr. Froke said building heights varied from 35 feet to 120 feet depending on the location of
the lots.
Mr. Froke said there was neighborhood support for the development and the uses were
compatible with Luke Air Force Base. At its meeting on November 16, 2017, the Planning
Commission voted unanimously to recommend approval of the rezoning request subject to 13
stipulations. Staff recommended approval of the ordinance subject to the stipulations found in
the proposed ordinance.
Mayor Weiers opened the public hearing.
No one wished to address Council.
Mayor Weiers closed the public hearing.
A motion was made by Councilmember Joyce Clark, seconded by Councilmember Lauren
Tolmachoff to adopt Ordinance No. 017-59.
AYE: Mayor Jerry Weiers
Vice Mayor Ian Hugh
Councilmember Jamie Aldama
Councilmember Joyce Clark
Councilmember Ray Malnar
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Councilmember Lauren Tolmachoff
Councilmember Bart Turner
Passed
27. ORDINANCE NO. 017-60
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, SECTION 9-471, ARIZONA REVISED STATUTES
AND AMENDMENTS THERETO, BY ANNEXING THERETO CERTAIN TERRITORY
LOCATED WITHIN AN EXISTING COUNTY ISLAND OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE
CONSISTING OF APPROXIMATELY 1,340 ACRES AT 8805 NORTH REEMS ROAD TO BE
KNOWN AS ANNEXATION AREA NO. 202; AMENDING THE ZONING MAP; PROVIDING
FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE;AND ORDERING THAT A CERTIFIED COPY OF THE
ORDINANCE BE RECORDED
Presented By: Jon Froke, Planning Director
Ms. Bower read the ordinance by title.
Mr. Froke requested that Council conduct a public hearing, waive reading beyond the title and
adopt the proposed ordinance for Annexation Area No. 202 (AN-202). The annexation was
approximately 1,340 acres in size and was generally located north of Northern Avenue, east
of Reems Road, south of Peoria Avenue and west of 143rd Avenue. Mr. Froke said Northern
Parkway bifurcated the property and provided an excellent transportation corridor and
opportunities.
Mr. Froke said annexation was a multi-step process. Council was required to take action at
two separate voting meetings. It had taken the first action at its voting meeting on October 10,
2017 by conducting a public hearing on the blank annexation petition. The second action
was to adopt the proposed ordinance. If the ordinance was adopted, the site would be added
to the Glendale city limits 30 days later.
Mr. Froke said a neighborhood meeting was held on October 4, 2017 and those in attendance
were supportive of the Woolf Logistics Center. The site was adjacent to Luke Air Force Base
and future industrial and business complex development was compatible with the base.
Future development would implement the general plan. Staff recommended the adoption of
the ordinance.
Ed Bull, applicant representative, had been working on the annexation for many years and it
was completely compatible with the general plan and Luke Air Force Base. He asked
Council to approve the annexation.
Councilmember Turner had shared his concerns with the development of the City's western
boundary and if the City was bringing in some of the land but not the most financially
productive land. It was explained that the pre-annexation development agreement(PADA)
for the site also applied to the bulk of the land abutting the Loop 303. He asked if those
properties were required by the PADA to come to the City for annexation first.
Mr. Bull said that was correct. His understanding was that all of the properties were part of
the PADA or were already annexed into the City.
Mayor Weiers opened the public hearing.
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No one wished to speak.
Mayor Weiers closed the public hearing.
A motion was made by Councilmember Joyce Clark, seconded by Councilmember Jamie
Aldama to approve Ordinance No. 017-60.
Councilmember Clark said the project was a big deal for the City, as big as the IKEA
project. Woolf Logistics would bring jobs to Glendale residents. The project was a long
time coming and she congratulated Mr. Woolf, Mr. Bull and everyone else involved. She
wished them the best.
Councilmember Aldama looked forward to growing Glendale and appreciated the Woolf
family.
Mayor Weiers said that over 20,000 jobs would be created by the development.
The vote on the motion was:
AYE: Mayor Jerry Weiers
Vice Mayor Ian Hugh
Councilmember Jamie Aldama
Councilmember Joyce Clark
Councilmember Ray Malnar
Councilmember Lauren Tolmachoff
Councilmember Bart Turner
Passed
LAND DEVELOPMENT ACTIONS
28. APPROVAL OF AMENDED FINAL PLAT (FP)APPLICATION FP17-05—8450 NORTH 59TI-1
AVENUE
Presented by: Jon Froke, Planning Director
Ms. Bower read the item by title.
Mr. Froke was requesting that Council approve an amended final plat for Las Casas
Contentas, an R-4 (Multiple Residence)zoned 8-acre property located at 8450 North 59th
Avenue. The site was platted in 1973 with 90 townhome lots. Over the past 44 years, 20 lots
were built and the remaining 70 lots were vacant. The applicant wished to vacate the 70 lots
and combine them into one lot to increase the viability of starting with a new in-fill housing
development. The R-4 zoning allowed for 20 dwelling units per acre (DU/AC).
Mr. Froke said staff recommended approval of the amended final plat application. It was
consistent with the general plan and would allow a new in-fill development.
Mayor Weiers said there were speaker cards.
Teresa Falcone, Barrel district resident, was a resident of Las Casas Contentas. The HOA
was struggling financially. The pool had been empty for a few years and the area was being
used by homeless people. She asked that Council approve the request because new
development would help the situation.
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James Deibler, Phoenix resident, supported approval of the application for an amended final
plat.
A motion was made by Councilmember Bart Turner, seconded by Vice Mayor Ian Hugh to
approve the Amended Final Plat Application FP17-05.
AYE: Mayor Jerry Weiers
Vice Mayor Ian Hugh
Councilmember Jamie Aldama
Councilmember Joyce Clark
Councilmember Ray Malnar
Councilmember Lauren Tolmachoff
Councilmember Bart Turner
Passed
Councilmember Turner said there was financial exposure for the residents and the
developer. He complimented the developer for doing such a good job of communicating
with the neighborhood. He was comfortable moving forward because it would be an
improvement to the entire area.
Mayor Weiers was in support because it provided an opportunity to clean up the area and
make it easier for the police to provide service.
29. APPROVAL OF FINAL PLAT APPLICATION FP17-03-CAMPANA TRAILS
Presented by: John Froke, Planning Director
Ms. Bower read the item by title.
Mr. Phelps said the item was the last one Mr. Froke would be presenting to Council prior to
his departure from the City.
Mr. Froke said Campana Trails was a new detached single-family residential neighborhood
proposed by Viking Development, Inc. A home builder had not yet been identified. It was a
request for approval of the final plat. The site was located on the east side of 67th Avenue
south of Skunk Creek.
Mr. Froke said the subdivision consisted of 21 single-family lots on approximately 5.3 acres.
The typical lot size was 60 feet by 100 feet. The density was approximately 3.8 DU/AC. The
21 lots would be served by new public streets with vehicular access provided from 67th
Avenue.
Mr. Froke said 14% of the site was devoted to planned open space and new sidewalks would
be installed to provide a pedestrian/bicycle connection to the existing multi-use trail adjacent
to Skunk Creek.
Mr. Froke said the final plat was consistent with the general plan and existing zoning and was
appropriate for the in-fill site and met the requirements of the Subdivision and Minor Land
Division Ordinance. Nearby infrastructure would be extended by the applicant to serve the
new homes. Approval of the request would allow future residential opportunities in an
established part of the City with nearby infrastructure and amenities. Staff recommended
approval of the application.
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Councilmember Malnar asked that a document, a summary of a meeting that occurred on
December 7, 2017 between Councilmembers Malnar, Tolmachoff and Clark,Viking
Development and Casa Campana resident HOA board members, be included in the record.
The conclusion was that the intention was to present the project as an age-restricted
community. The Casa Campana community supported the project.
Councilmember Clark said the HOA board was concerned about the developer's ability to
make it an age-restricted community. Based on the representations of the developer,
Councilmember Clark was comfortable that the developer would live up to the expectation.
Mayor Weiers said there was one speaker card.
James Deibler, Phoenix resident, supported the application because it would be good for the
area and the entire City.
A motion was made by Councilmember Ray Malnar, seconded by Councilmember Joyce
Clark to approve agenda item 29.
AYE: Mayor Jerry Weiers
Vice Mayor Ian Hugh
Councilmember Jamie Aldama
Councilmember Joyce Clark
Councilmember Ray Malnar
Councilmember Lauren Tolmachoff
Councilmember Bart Turner
Passed
Councilmember Turner thanked Mr. Froke for his years of service with the City as the
Planning Director and Historic Preservation Officer.
Mayor Weiers said that Mr. Froke had planned on retiring three years ago but the Mayor
had asked him to stay on for awhile longer because the City couldn't move forward
without him. Mr. Froke had agreed to stay but it was now time for him to move on to the
next phase of his life. Mayor Weiers wished Mr. Froke the best of luck and said he would
be missed.
Councilmember Tolmachoff said Mr. Froke lived in her district and she would put him to
work.
Councilmember Clark said she and Mr. Froke had been working together for a long time.
She considered him a friend and wished him the very best in his future endeavors. He
would be missed.
Councilmember Aldama had served as the Vice Chair and the interim Chair of the
Planning Commission under the leadership of Mr. Froke. He thanked Mr. Froke for his
guidance and leadership and everything he had done for the City.
Councilmember Malnar said, when he was a new member of Council, Mr. Froke had been
very helpful and attentive. Mr. Froke always provided the facts. He would be missed.
Vice Mayor Hugh said it had been great working with Mr. Froke.
ORDINANCES
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30. ORDINANCE NO. 017-61
AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, MARICOPA COUNTY,
ARIZONA, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE ENTERING INTO OF AMENDMENT NO.
1 TO A LICENSE AND USE AGREEMENT WITH STRENGTH TRAINING, INC. AT THE
GLENDALE REGIONAL PUBLIC SAFETY TRAINING CENTER.
Presented By: Terry Garrison, Fire Chief
Ms. Bower read the ordinance by title.
Chief Garrison requested that Council waive reading beyond the title and adopt an ordinance
to enter into a License and Use Agreement with Strength Training Incorporated (STI)for use
of the Glendale Regional Health Center(GRHC)with a 6-month term to extend the current
agreement until a new Request for Proposal process could be completed. STI would provide
payment of a use fee equal to two thousand five hundred dollars ($2,500.00) per month,
payable on a monthly basis.
A motion was made by Councilmember Jamie Aldama, seconded by Vice Mayor Ian
Hugh to adopt Ordinance No. 017-61.
AYE: Mayor Jerry Weiers
Vice Mayor Ian Hugh
Councilmember Jamie Aldama
Councilmember Joyce Clark
Councilmember Ray Malnar
Councilmember Lauren Tolmachoff
Councilmember Bart Turner
Passed
31. ORDINANCE NO. 017-62
AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, MARICOPA COUNTY,
ARIZONA,AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE ENTERING INTO OF A PURCHASE AND
SALE AGREEMENT FOR THE PURCHASE AND TRANSFER OF PROPERTY WITH THE
CITY OF GLENDALE AND SRK DEVELOPMENT, LLC; AND ORDERING THAT A
CERTIFIED COPY OF THIS ORDINANCE BE RECORDED, AND DECLARING AN
EMERGENCY.
Presented by: David D. Beard, P.E., City Engineer
Ms. Bower read the ordinance by title.
Mr. Beard requested Council waive reading beyond the title and adopt an ordinance
authorizing the City Manager to enter into a Purchase and Sale Agreement between the City
of Glendale (Seller)and SRK Development, LLC (Purchaser)for the sale of unimproved
property located north of Bethany Home Road on the east side of 99th Avenue, directly
adjacent to the property recently purchased by Topgolf USA Glendale, LLC.
Mr. Beard said the City received an unsolicited offer from SRK Development, LLC to
purchase the approximate 2.93 remaining acres of City-owned land. SRK Development had
offered to purchase the property for approximately$15.48 per square foot for a total of$1.975
million. The City purchased the property for approximately$15 per square foot.
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Mr. Beard said there was one minor change to the purchase and sale agreement. Wording in
Section 36(N) had been changed from "within 18 months of breaking ground"to"within 18
months of the close of escrow."
A motion was made by Councilmember Lauren Tolmachoff, seconded by Councilmember
Joyce Clark to adopt Ordinance No. 017-62.
AYE: Mayor Jerry Weiers
Vice Mayor Ian Hugh
Councilmember Jamie Aldama
Councilmember Joyce Clark
Councilmember Ray Malnar
Councilmember Lauren Tolmachoff
Councilmember Bart Turner
Passed
32. ORDINANCE NO. 017-63
AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, MARICOPA COUNTY,
ARIZONA,AUTHORIZ-ING AND PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF CITY
OF GLENDALE, ARIZONA GENERAL OBLIGATION REFUNDING BONDS IN ONE OR
MORE SERIES FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING FOR THE CROSS-OVER
REFUNDING OF CERTAIN OUTSTANDING BONDS AND TO PAY ALL NECESSARY
LEGAL, FINANCIAL AND OTHER COSTS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH; PROVIDING
FOR THE SALE OF SAID BONDS;AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A BOND
REGISTRAR AND PAYING AGENT AGREEMENT; AUTHORIZING AN OFFICIAL
STATEMENT;AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A CONTINUING DISCLOSURE
UNDERTAKING, DEPOSITORY TRUST AGREEMENT AND CERTAIN OTHER
DOCUMENTS AND THE TAKING OF CERTAIN OTHER ACTIONS IN CONNECTION WITH
THE ISSUANCE AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
Presented By: Vicki Rios, Director, Budget and Finance
Guest Presenter: Kurt Freund, Managing Director, RBC Capital Markets, LLC
Guest Presenter: Bill DeHaan, Shareholder, Greenberg Traurig, LLP
Ms. Bower read the ordinance by title.
Ms. Rios requested that Council waive reading beyond the title and adopt an ordinance
authorizing and providing for the issuance and sale of City of Glendale, Arizona General
Obligation Refunding Bonds in one or more series. The action would provide a refund
of 2009B Series taxable Build America Bonds. The projected savings was$972,000.
A motion was made by Councilmember Lauren Tolmachoff, seconded by Councilmember
Jamie Aldama to adopt Ordinance No. 017-63.
AYE: Mayor Jerry Weiers
Vice Mayor Ian Hugh
Councilmember Jamie Aldama
Councilmember Joyce Clark
Councilmember Ray Malnar
Councilmember Lauren Tolmachoff
Councilmember Bart Turner
Passed
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Councilmember Clark thanked Ms. Rios for responding to questions so promptly. The
answers were direct and easy to understand.
33. ORDINANCE NO. 017-64
AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, MARICOPA COUNTY,
ARIZONA, AUTHORIZ-ING AND PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF CITY
OF GLENDALE, ARIZONA GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS IN ONE OR MORE SERIES
FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING FUNDS TO PAY ALL OR A PORTION OF THE
COSTS OF CERTAIN PROJECTS OF THE CITY AND TO PAY ALL NECESSARY LEGAL,
FINANCIAL, ARCHITECTURAL, ENGINEERING AND OTHER COSTS IN CONNECTION
THEREWITH; PROVIDING FOR THE SALE OF SAID BONDS;AUTHORIZING THE
EXECUTION OF A BOND REGISTRAR AND PAYING AGENT AGREEMENT;
AUTHORIZING AN OFFICIAL STATEMENT; AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A
CONTINUING DISCLOSURE UNDERTAKING AND CERTAIN OTHER DOCUMENTS AND
THE TAKING OF CERTAIN OTHER ACTIONS IN CONNECTION WITH THE ISSUANCE.
Presented By: Vicki Rios, Director, Budget and Finance
Guest Presenter: Kurt Freund, Managing Director, RBC Capital Markets, LLC
Guest,Presenter: Bill DeHaan, Shareholder, Greenberg Traurig, LLP
Ms. Bower read the ordinance by title.
Ms. Rios said the request was to waive reading beyond the title and adopt an ordinance
authorizing and providing for the issuance and sale of City of Glendale, Arizona General
Obligation Bonds in one or more series. The amount of the issue was approximately$17.5
million. It would finance the stadium parking lot, pedestrian infrastructure and the renovation
of Fire Station 152.
A motion was made by Councilmember Ray Malnar, seconded by Vice Mayor Ian Hugh to
adopt Ordinance No. 017-64.
AYE: Mayor Jerry Weiers
Vice Mayor Ian Hugh
Councilmember Jamie Aldama
Councilmember Joyce Clark
Councilmember Ray Malnar
Councilmember Lauren Tolmachoff
Councilmember Bart Turner
Passed
34. ORDINANCE NO. 017-65
AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, MARICOPA COUNTY,
ARIZONA, AMENDING SECTION 2-16, REGULAR MEETING DATE, TIME.
Presented By: Michael D. Bailey, City Attorney
Julie K. Bower, City Clerk
Ms. Bower read the ordinance by title.
Mr. Bailey said the proposed ordinance provided an amendment regarding meetings. It
would allow for flexibility with meeting times.
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A motion was made by Councilmember Lauren Tolmachoff, seconded by Vice Mayor Ian
Hugh to adopt Ordinance No. 017-65.
Councilmember Clark did not like the proposed ordinance. It proposed that both the
workshop and the voting meeting be held on two Tuesdays each month. For 100 years,
Council had met every Tuesday, alternating between workshops and voting meetings. In
January, the workshop would convene at 12:30 p.m.,followed by a voting meeting at 5:00
p.m. Agenda items had to be completed by the Monday prior to the meeting which
presupposed that Council would receive meeting packets the Wednesday before the
meetings. Council would have three days to review the material and get more information
for two meetings.
Councilmember Clark said there were many more activities and events that Council
participated in than ever before. It limited the amount of time for review and research.
The change did not give Council time to be as fully informed as it would like to be. It also
did a great disservice to the public by not allowing them enough time to prepare for two
Council meetings or to reach out to Councilmembers.
Councilmember Clark said the voting meeting would now begin at 5:00 p.m. That was not
convenient for the public because many people worked. It would be a sacrifice for the
public to meet the schedule. She thought the action would have unintended
consequences for citizens and Council. She would be voting no on the motion.
Councilmember Turner agreed with Councilmember Clark's comments.
Councilmember Malnar wanted to give it a try. It could be switched back if there were
unintended consequences.
Councilmember Tolmachoff said it was worth a try. If it didn't work, Council could change
it back. Other cities had the same schedule and it worked. She asked if Council could
get the meeting packets earlier.
Councilmember Aldama wanted to know how the community benefited by the schedule
change.
Mayor Weiers said there had been instances when Councilmembers had been unable to
attend the meetings in person and instead, had to attend by phone. It was disruptive
when members were on the phone and trying to vote on an issue. There was no reason
why the City Manager couldn't provide the meeting packets earlier. The issues could be
overcome very easily. It was also more respectful to staff to combine the meetings on one
day.
Councilmember Aldama did not know if there had been enough absenteeism to warrant
the change. When the issue first came up as an item of interest, Councilmember
Aldama wasn't too concerned until he was informed that the start time for the meeting
would be 5:00 p.m. He wasn't comfortable with that because of citizens who worked.
Councilmember Tolmachoff pointed out that the meeting time had been changed from
5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. after she was first elected. She hadn't noticed any change in
attendance with that change.
Mayor Weiers had discussed it with staff and staff loved the idea. A happy staff made for
a happy City.
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The vote on the motion was:
AYE: Mayor Jerry Weiers
Vice Mayor Ian Hugh
Councilmember Ray Malnar
Councilmember Lauren Tolmachoff
NAY: Councilmember Jamie Aldama
Councilmember Joyce Clark
Councilmember Bart Turner
Passed
35. ORDINANCE NO. 017-66
AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, MARICOPA COUNTY,
ARIZONA,AUTHORIZING THE ENTERING INTO OF A SUB-LEASE AGREEMENT WITH
JQH-GLENDALE AZ DEVELOPMENT LLC ("JQH")AND THE CITY OF GLENDALE FOR
SPACE AT THE MEDIA CENTER.
Presented By: Tom Duensing,Assistant City Manager
Ms. Bower read the ordinance by title.
Mr. Duensing said the request was for Council to authorize the City Manager to enter into a
sub-lease agreement with JQH-Glendale Az Development LLC for the lease of office space of
approximately 6,200 square feet. The term of the agreement was through June 30, 2021
with an option to renew the agreement for an additional five years through June 30, 2026.
The agreement was consistent with the arena management agreement with AEG. They
were companion items.
Mr. Duensing said staff had learned the proposed agreement was subject to a bankruptcy
court hearing. He was asking Council to approve the agreement in substantial final form.
Staff did anticipate three changes to the agreement: 1) it would be explicit that the
agreement was subject to bankruptcy court approval; 2) early termination provision would be
changed from 365 days to 90 days; and 3) lease term would be changed to require first lease
payment due after bankruptcy court approval.
Mr. Duensing said the companion item, agenda item 36, was a sublease with AEG to lease
half of the space to AEG. AEG would pay approximately half of the lease costs to the City.
Staff was also asking that the agreement be approved in substantial final form. The three
changes enumerated above would also apply to the sublease.
Councilmember Tolmachoff asked if the lease payment amount was market rate.
Mr. Duensing said staff believed it was below market rate. A portion of the payment would
come back to the City because of the sublease with AEG. He said it would be funded through
the Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) bed tax fund.
Councilmember Tolmachoff asked how much would be spent in tenant improvements.
Michelle Woytenko, Field Operations Director, said final bid numbers had not yet been
received but staff was using an allowance of$10 per square foot.
Councilmember Tolmachoff asked if there was money available in the CVB budget.
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Mr. Duensing said there were funds available.
Councilmember Turner asked if the changes needed to be referenced in the motion.
Mr. Bailey said no reference was necessary.
Mayor Weiers asked that a reference be made in the motion.
A motion was made by Councilmember Bart Turner, seconded by Councilmember Jamie
Aldama to adopt Ordinance No. 017-66, including the three referenced items and upon
approval of the bankruptcy court.
Councilmember Turner did not believe what was being proposed was the highest and
best use for the space but he would support the motion.
The vote on the motion was:
AYE: Mayor Jerry Weiers
Vice Mayor Ian Hugh
Councilmember Jamie Aldama
Councilmember Joyce Clark
Councilmember Ray Malnar
Councilmember Lauren Tolmachoff
Councilmember Bart Turner
Passed
36. ORDINANCE NO. 017-67
AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, MARICOPA COUNTY,
ARIZONA, AUTHORIZING THE ENTERING INTO OF A SUB-LEASE AGREEMENT WITH
AEG MANAGEMENT GLENDALE, LLC ("AEG")AND THE CITY OF GLENDALE FOR
SPACE AT THE MEDIA CENTER.
Presented By: Tom Duensing, Assistant City Manager
Ms. Bower read the ordinance by title.
Mr. Duensing said the item was a companion to agenda item 35. It was a request for Council
to authorize the City Manager to enter into a sub-lease agreement with AEG Management
Glendale, LLC. AEG was the current arena manager and was looking for space. The City
would sublease one-half of the space to AEG. AEG would pay for approximately half of the
tenant improvements. The terms were the same as those noted in agenda item 35.
Mayor Weiers asked when the bankruptcy hearing was expected to happen and did the City
have to wait until it was completed.
Mr. Duensing said the hearing was expected to take place at the beginning of January. Staff
had wanted to get Council's approval prior to the hearing so that the lease could be executed
immediately following the hearing.
Councilmember Turner preferred to have AEG located in the arena. If space opened up, was
it possible to move AEG prior to the sublease expiring.
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Mr. Duensing said that was the reason for the early termination provision in the sublease.
A motion was made by Councilmember Jamie Aldama, seconded by Vice Mayor Ian
Hugh to adopt Ordinance No. 017-67.
AYE: Mayor Jerry Weiers
Vice Mayor Ian Hugh
Councilmember Jamie Aldama
Councilmember Joyce Clark
Councilmember Ray Malnar
Councilmember Lauren Tolmachoff
Councilmember Bart Turner
Passed
37. ORDINANCE NO. 017-68
AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, MARICOPA COUNTY,
ARIZONA,AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF LAND FOR DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS
IN THE AREA OF 83RD AVENUE AND GEORGIA AVENUE AND DIRECTING THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE ALL NECESSARY DOCUMENTS FOR THE PURCHASE AND
DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO RECORD A CERTIFIED COPY OF THIS ORDINANCE.
Presented By: David Beard, City Engineer
Ms. Bower read the ordinance by title.
Mr. Beard requested that Council waive reading beyond the title and adopt an ordinance
authorizing the City Manager to approve a partial land acquisition at 5215 North 81st Drive in
the amount not to exceed $220,000 (Land Acquisition -$200,000 &Closing and Escrow
Charges-$20,000),for the North 83rd and Georgia Avenues Drainage Improvements
project.
Mr. Beard said the purpose of the North 83rd and Georgia Avenues Drainage project was to
minimize localized flooding that occurred on the residential properties within the Emerald
Point Subdivision by completing the design and construction of the recommended structures
identified in the North 83rd Avenue and Georgia Avenue Preliminary Drainage Study
intersection reconstruction and retention basin).
A motion was made by Councilmember Bart Turner, seconded by Vice Mayor Ian Hugh to
adopt Ordinance No. 017-68.
Councilmember Clark said the entire subdivision was subject to flooding and she was
pleased that the project was being brought to completion.
Councilmember Aldama said the residents had asked for mitigation and he was pleased
that it was being addressed.
Mayor Weiers recused himself from the vote because he had initially proposed that the
City talk to the property owner. He didn't want anyone to think he had anything to do with
the purchase price.
The vote on the motion was:
AYE: Vice Mayor Ian Hugh
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Councilmember Jamie Aldama
Councilmember Joyce Clark
Councilmember Ray Malnar
Councilmember Lauren Tolmachoff
Councilmember Bart Turner
Other: Mayor Jerry Weiers (RECUSE)
Passed
RESOLUTIONS
38. RESOLUTION NO. R17-124
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, MARICOPA COUNTY,
ARIZONA, REPEALING THE CURRENT COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FEE SCHEDULE
APPENDIX B OF THE CITY CODE); ADOPTING A NEW SCHEDULE OF COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT FEES (APPENDIX B OF THE CITY CODE); AND ESTABLISHING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
Presented by: Sam McAllen, Development Services Director
Ms. Bower read the resolution by title.
Mr. McAllen said the proposed resolution would amend Appendix B of the City Code,
Community Development Fee Schedule,with an effective date of January 17, 2018. The new
fee schedule would be in effect for all invoices/bills issued on or after January 17, 2018.
Mr. McAllen said the Community Development Fee Schedule established the fees charged
by the City for various plan review services, permits and inspections provided by the Building
Safety, Engineering, Planning, Transportation, Fire and Utility Services departments. On
August 12, 2014, City Council adopted Ordinance No 2901 which stated that the community
development fees would be reviewed and approved by Council on an annual basis. The
Community Development Fee Schedule was adjusted annually in accordance with the
Consumer Price Index Urban Users (CPI-U) inflationary index. Building permit fees were
adjusted annually in accordance with the International Code Council Building Valuation Data.
The CPIU adjustment was 2.3%.
Councilmember Clark asked if the hatch-marked fees on the chart provided were new fees.
Mr. McAllen said it was a printing error. They were existing fees but the Excel document
didn't spread out enough to show the fees.
A motion was made by Councilmember Jamie Aldama, seconded by Councilmember
Joyce Clark to adopt Resolution No. R17-124.
AYE: Mayor Jerry Weiers
Vice Mayor Ian Hugh
Councilmember Jamie Aldama
Councilmember Joyce Clark
Councilmember Ray Malnar
Councilmember Lauren Tolmachoff
Councilmember Bart Turner
Passed
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39. RESOLUTION NO. R17-125
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, MARICOPA COUNTY,
ARIZONA, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE ENTERING INTO OF A MEMORANDUM
OF UNDERSTANDING FOR THE DEDICATION OF RIGHT-OF-WAY, EASEMENTS, AND
IMPROVEMENTS FOR 95TH AVENUE BETWEEN BETHANY HOME ROAD AND
CAMELBACK ROAD IN THE CITY OF GLENDALE WITH BETHANY 101, LLC.
Ms. Bower read the resolution by title.
Mr. Beard said the proposed resolution would approve the Map of Dedication for the 95th
Avenue Extension project between Bethany Home Road and approximately 700 feet south of
Missouri Road. The Map of Dedication dedicated to the City the additional right-of-way and
easements necessary for the City to maintain, operate, repair, replace and remove if
necessary the roadway, utility and other associated improvements. Property owners
dedicating right-of-way and easements along the corridor included Cardinal Land Holdings II,
LLC, KCI Bethany 101 LLC, Pendergast Elementary School District No. 92, and the City of
Glendale.
Mr. Beard said staff recommended acceptance of the Map of Dedication for the roadway,
utility and other associated improvements. There would be no impact on City departments,
staff or service levels as a result of the action. Operation and maintenance expenses would
be incurred by the City in the future for operating and maintaining the additional roadway,
utility and associated improvements.
A motion was made by Councilmember Ray Malnar, seconded by Councilmember Jamie
Aldama to adopt Resolution No. R17-125.
AYE: Mayor Jerry Weiers
Vice Mayor Ian Hugh
Councilmember Jamie Aldama
Councilmember Joyce Clark
Councilmember Ray Malnar
Councilmember Lauren Tolmachoff
Councilmember Bart Turner
Passed
14. NEW BUSINESS
40. RESOLUTION NO. R17-127
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, MARICOPA COUNTY,
ARIZONA, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE ENTERING INTO OF A DEVELOPMENT
AGREEMENT WITH WEST VALLEY RE INVESTMENTS, LLC REGARDING COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT FEES
Presented By: Brian Friedman, Economic Development Director
Ms. Bower read the resolution by title.
Mr. Friedman said the proposed resolution authorized the City Manager to enter into a
Development Agreement regarding certain city fees between the City of Glendale and West
Valley RE Investments, LLC. On March 9, 2017, City Council approved the entering into of a
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purchase and sale agreement with West Valley RE Investments, LLC (WVRE)for the sale of
City-owned property located near Beardsley Road and the State Route 101 (Agua Fria)
freeway.
Mr. Friedman said WVRE planned to develop a $35 million full-service luxury BMW auto
dealership and service center on the property. When completed, BMW would employ
approximately 150 to 200 employees and was expected to generate an average of$1 million
annually in tax revenue.
Mr. Friedman said pursuant to Glendale City Code, Chapter 2, Article I, Section 2-3, the City
Council could waive community development fees as an economic development incentive
upon finding that the waiver was in the best interest of the City of Glendale. The agreement
had no direct expense to the City but would result in the City foregoing $150,000 of plan
review, permit and inspection fees for the issuance of a certificate of occupancy for the
dealership. The waiver did not include development impact fees of$300,000, which the
developer had agreed to pay in full.
A motion was made by Councilmember Lauren Tolmachoff, seconded by Councilmember
Joyce Clark to adopt Resolution No. R17-127.
AYE: Mayor Jerry Weiers
Vice Mayor lan Hugh
Councilmember Jamie Aldama
Councilmember Joyce Clark
Councilmember Ray Malnar
Councilmember Lauren Tolmachoff
Councilmember Bart Turner
Passed
REQUEST FOR FUTURE WORKSHOP AND EXECUTIVE SESSION
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Ian Hugh, seconded by Councilmember Lauren
Tolmachoff to hold a regularly scheduled City Council workshop on Tuesday, January 9,
2018 at 12:30 p.m. in the City Council chambers to be followed by an executive
session pursuant to A.R.S. 38-431.03.
AYE: Mayor Jerry Weiers
Vice Mayor Ian Hugh
Councilmember Jamie Aldama
Councilmember Joyce Clark
Councilmember Ray Malnar
Councilmember Lauren Tolmachoff
Councilmember Bart Turner
Passed
COUNCIL COMMENTS AND SUGGESTIONS
Councilmember Aldama reminded everyone that he would be holding district mobile office hours on
January 8, 2018, from 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at Casa Bill Soltero Apartments.
Councilmember Aldama encouraged residents to watch Glendale Today on Channel 11. He was
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highlighting Glendale Police and the Explorer Program.
Councilmember Clark acknowledged Public Facilities, Recreation &Special Events Director Erik
Strunk's departure from the City to take a position with the City of Peoria. Mr. Strunk had been with the
City for many years and had worked his way up through the ranks to his current position as director. He
had done a phenomenal job for the City and she wished him good luck.
Councilmember Clark wished everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. She wanted to thank
and express appreciation to her fellow members of Council. She had enjoyed working with them over
the past year and thanked them for being so welcoming.
Councilmember Malnar said it was announced today that Thunderbird School of Global Management
was leaving the City. He was optimistic that there would be good things happening with the property it
was vacating. The City was losing a great friend and he wished the school luck at its new location. He
wished everyone a very Merry Christmas.
Councilmember Tolmachoff thanked Mr. Froke for all the assistance he had provided when she was a
new member on Council. She also thanked Mr. Strunk and wished them both well.
Councilmember Tolmachoff reminded Cholla district residents that the 3rd annual Cholla District Holiday
Mixer was being held on Thursday, December 14th, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Foothills Recreation and
Aquatics Center.
Councilmember Tolmachoff thanked staff for its hard work and support over the past year. She wished
everyone a Merry Christmas and a safe and Happy New Year.
Councilmember Turner thanked Mr. Strunk for his service to the City and said he would be missed.
Councilmember Turner said the Christmas parade was great and he thanked the Mayor and all of the
volunteers who made it happen.
Councilmember Turner said a book on Glendale's history was available at Glendale Historical Society
offices, Manistee Ranch and Sahuaro Ranch Park. The book said the original plat for Glendale was
registered on November 2, 1892, over 125 years ago. It was described as a town in name only, there
being no homes or railroad on the town site. He wanted to bring to mind the first Christmas celebrated
in official Glendale. Councilmember Turner wished everyone a wonderful Christmas and Happy New
Year.
Vice Mayor Hugh thanked Mayor Weiers for the wonderful Christmas parade. The Mayor had the idea
for the parade many years ago. He wished everyone a Merry Christmas.
Mayor Weiers said people didn't understand the amount of work that went into a successful parade.
There were hundreds of people involved and it was the largest parade in the state. It got better each
year. He thanked Council and everyone who participated.
Mayor Weiers announced he would not be running for the vacancy in Congressional District 8. It was a
difficult decision but he wanted to remain the City's Mayor.
Mayor Weiers wished everyone a Merry Christmas and a wonderful New Year.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Weiers adjourned the meeting at 9:11 p.m.
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I hereby certify that the foregoing minutes are a true and correct copy of the minutes of the
meeting of the Glendale City Council of Glendale, Arizona, held on the 12th day of
December, 2017. I further certify that the meeting was duly called and held and that a quorum
was present.
Dated this 9th day of January, 2018.
J i- . Bower, MMC, City Clerk
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12/12/17 Voting meeting
Agenda Item 29 — Campana Trails Final Plat
1 Summary of 12/7/17 meeting (HOANiking
Development/CMs Clark, Malnar &
T4lmachoff)
Added to record by CM Malnar at the voting
meeting
Meeting Summary between the below listed attendees on December 7, 2017,
3:00pm to 4:00pm
Attendees:
City Councilmembers and staff:
Ray Malnar — Councilmember Sahuaro District (attended 3:00pm to 4:00pm)
Joyce Clark — Councilmember Yucca District (attended 3:00pm to 4:45pm
Lauren Tolmachoff — Councilmember Cholla District (attended 3:30pm to 4:30pm)
Angela Ruffalo — Council Assistant (attended 3:00pm to 4:45pm)
Vikinq Development Inc
William (Bill) Dougherty — President (attended 3:00pm to 4:45pm)
Thomas (Tom) Dougherty — Financial Controller (attended 3:00pm to 3:25pm)
Casa Campana Residents:
Linda Silvia — (attended 3:00pm to 4:45pm)
Rafael Livneh — (attended 3:00pm to 4:45pm)
Agenda and Findings:
1 Both Linda and Rafael represented themselves as Individual members of the HOA
rather than the HOA board, in order to eliminate board liability.
2 The draft of the CC&R for Campana Trails has been provided to the city and Bill
was more than willing to provide a copy to Rafael and/or Linda and had no problem
with us sharing of same other members of the community.
3 Viking Development and/or Dougherty brothers have $330,000 invested in this
project to date.
4 As of this meeting, Viking Development Inc. does not have a financial
commitment from their Banker, although the Banker is knowledgeable about the
project and the desire to have this an age restricted community.
5 Bill's assessment of financial needs from a financial instruction to be
approximately $550,000 for development/infrastructure costs.
6. As of this date, the project has not gone out for bids for development and will not
until final plat has been approved by the city.
7 Viking Development, has only one additional development in Flagstaff, which is
an apartment building.
8 Bill estimated an 85% likelihood of Campana Trails being an age restricted
community.
9 Bill has expressed that should his bank approve the age restricted community, he
will make every effort to market the property/lots as such for at least 18 months
before having to possibly change the age restriction on the CC&R'S (as Declarant).
10 Linda provided a list to view of approximately 19 folks that showed an interest in
Campana Trails that she is willing to put in a formal letter of acknowledgement to Bill
so that he can provide this to his Banker. All individuals on that list are interested in
an age restricted community. One of the Councilmembers (Lauren Tolmachoff) was
a former banker and she feels that would go a long way with the financial institution
and stressed to Bill to work with Linda on getting this information to his Banker.
13 All council members were impressed with Bill and felt his sincerity in keeping the
age restricted requirement in place. The three that were in attendance said that
there was nothing that Bill said that would lead them to not approve the project
December 12, 2017.
Conclusion & Recommendations:
Bill stressed numerous times during the meeting that his intention is to present this
project to his Banker as an age restricted community.
We recommend the board and the Casa Campana Community Members take Bill at
his word and support this project.
The City Council meeting is December 12, 2017 at 6pm. We are #29 on the
agenda. There is no need for a mass attendance at this point however we feel a few
members of the community and/or board attend to show our support of this project.