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OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, MARICOPA COUNTY, ARIZONA,
HELD TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2002, AT 7:00 P.M.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Elaine M. Scruggs, with Vice Mayor
Thomas R. Eggleston and the following Councilmembers present: Joyce V. Clark,
Steven E. Frate, David M. Goulet, H. Philip Lieberman, and Manuel D. Martinez.
Also present were Ed Beasley, City Manager; Terry Zerkle, Assistant City
Manager; Rick Flaaen, City Attorney; and Pamela Oliveira, City Clerk.
COMPLIANCE WITH ARTICLE VII, SECTION 6(c) OF THE GLENDALE CHARTER
A statement was filed by the City Clerk that the four resolutions and four
ordinances to be considered at the meeting were available for public examination and
the title posted at City Hall more than 72 hours in advance of the meeting.
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF THE OCTOBER 22, 2002 CITY COUNCIL
MEETINGS
It was moved by Goulet, and seconded by Clark, to dispense with the
reading of the minutes of the October 22, 2002 Regular City Council meeting, as
each member of the Council had been provided copies in advance, and approve
them as corrected. The motion carried unanimously.
PROCLAMATIONS AND AWARDS
WESTMARC AWARD FOR CULTURAL AWARENESS PRESENTED TO CITY OF
GLENDALE DIVERSITY COMMITTEE
This year the City of Glendale's Diversity Committee is the recipient of
WESTMARC's "Best of the. West" award for Cultural Awareness. This award
recognizes the significant contribution that the City of Glendale has made to enlighten
both their employees and the community regarding cultural diversity.
The City of Glendale recognizes that the more we know about workplace
diversity, the better we will be prepared to address the future needs of the organization
and the community we serve. The Diversity Committee, whose members are from all
levels and departments in the organization, has as its mission: "To promote the value
and recognize the strengths of a diverse workforce through education, awareness, and
respect".
The Diversity Committee pursues its mission through community and workforce
Involvement. "Reflections of US", an employee newsletter, has covered such topics as
Native American contributions, Women's History, Hispanic Heritage, the Civil Rights
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Movements and Martin Luther King Jr. They have implemented multicultural
awareness programs, focusing on diversity in the workplace. These programs have
been open to city employees and the general public.
A "Take Our Daughters to Work Day" event allowed staff to bring their daughters
to work for a day of learning, mentoring and networking. The committee organized a
poster contest for Glendale school children to commemorate the meaning of Race
Equality Week with the theme of "Color Me Glendale, Diversity is Our Strength".
In addition to the WESTMARC award, the City of Glendale has been named
twice as one of the top two companies in Arizona for Diversity and Retention of African
Americans/People of Color by ABE (Arizona Black Executives). Representatives of the
city have been asked to speak on our diversity successes at the local, regional, and
national level.
Deborah Mazoyer, Building Safety Director and Chairperson for the Diversity
Committee, presented the WESTMARC "Best of the West" award for Cultural
Awareness to the Glendale City Council.
Mayor Scruggs, on behalf of the Council, thanked Ms. Mazoyer for the award
and congratulated her and the Committee on their fine efforts.
CONSENT AGENDA
Mr. Ed Beasley, City Manager, read Agenda Item Numbers 1 through 2 by description,
and Ms. Pamela Oliveira, City Clerk, read Agenda Item Numbers 3 through 6
Resolutions by number and title.
Councilmember Clark requested agenda items numbers 1 and 4 be heard
separately.
2. FINAL PLAT APPLICATION FP-02-04: 4444 WEST NORTHERN AVENUE
This is a request by Mariscal, Weeks, McIntyre & Friedlander, P.A.., representing
the Wiley Trust and Silverado Development, Inc. for an amended final plat for Apollo
Professional Plaza. The site is located west of the northwest corner of 43rd Avenue and
Northern Avenue.
On April 1, 1986, the City Council approved the final plat for Apollo Professional
Plaza, an 8-unit condominium office complex on 2.7 acres. This request will amend the
approved final plat to add information required by the Arizona Condominium Act.
The total number of units and the density of the overall project will remain the
same. The request will not change the location or dimensions of any of the buildings or
any easement shown on the current plat and will clarify the original plat without any
significant changes.
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The final plat is in conformance with the General Plan and the C-O (Commercial
Office) zoning district and the final plat originally approved by the City Council.
The recommendation was to approve final plat FP-02-04.
CONSENT RESOLUTIONS
3. INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT WITH THE ARIZONA STATE LAND
DEPARTMENT
This is a request by the Glendale Fire Department to enter into a cooperative
mutual aid agreement with the Arizona State Land Department to provide fire protection
to state forests and wildlands.
The State Land Department has developed a comprehensive forest and wildland
fire Incident Management System that is compatible with the Incident Command
System employed by the Glendale Fire Department. As demonstrated in the recent
Rodeo-Chedeski Fire, the safety of the emergency crews and firefighting resources was
a top priority. Despite the size and intensity of the fire no personnel were injured, or
equipment compromised.
Fire departments who are called to assist with wildland and forest fires are those
who have cooperative agreements with the State Land Department. By entering into
this agreement the Glendale Fire Department will be able to provide emergency fire
suppression assistance if needed during large scale events on state lands. Costs
incurred by the department while assisting in these events are reimbursable through the
state's disaster cost recovery process. In return the city will have access to state
owned fire equipment if needed during periods of extreme brush fire danger in large
parks and open areas. The Glendale Fire Department believes that this cooperative
agreement is in the best interest of both the City of Glendale and the State Land
Department.
The recommendation was to waive reading beyond the title and adopt resolution
approving the intergovernmental agreement #KR-02-0017-LNR-FIR between the
Glendale Fire Department and the State Land Department for forest and wildland fire
protection.'
Resolution No. 3626 New Series was read by number and title only, it being A
RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, MARICOPA
COUNTY, ARIZONA, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE ENTERING INTO OF A
COOPERATIVE INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT WITH THE ARIZONA
STATE LAND DEPARTMENT — FIRE MANAGEMENT DIVISION TO PROVIDE FIRE
PROTECTION TO STATE FORESTS AND WILDLANDS
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5. SELECTION OF UNDERWRITER FOR BOND SALE
This is a request to select one or more underwriters for the negotiated sale of
Municipal Property Corporation (MPC) bonds. Underwriters perform the role of a
wholesaler. They buy an entire issue of bonds from a local government. Then, the
underwriters re-market the bonds to insurance companies and other retail customers.
The MPC is a nonprofit corporation affiliated with the City, which finances municipal
projects.
On October 11, 2002, Art Lynch, Chief Financial Officer (CFO) issued a Request
for Proposals for Underwriter Services (RFP) for the City and its MPC. The RFP was
announced in The Bond Buyer, a national public finance newspaper. It was mailed to
eight Arizona underwriting firms and 12 national firms. On October 22, 2002, the MPC
Board of Directors adopted a resolution delegating to the CFO of the City the authority
to select one or more underwriters with respect to the Plan of Finance for the
multipurpose arena project, based on responses to the RFP. Council approval of the
selection is also required.
Proposals were received on October 28, 2002. The proposals were rated based
on criteria disclosed in the RFP, which included (1) demonstrated ability to provide
underwriting services, including expertise in the type of financings proposed by the City;
(2) qualifications and accessibility of all assigned personnel of the firm; (3) relevance of
client engagements and quality of references; and (4) cost proposal.
The recommendation was to waive beyond reading beyond the title and adopt a
resolution selecting underwriters with respect to the Plan of Finance for the
multipurpose project: UBS Paine Webber, Senior Manager, JP Morgan Securities, Co-
Senior Manager, Salomon Smith Barney, Co-Manager, Siebert Brandford Shank, Co-
Manager, M.R. Beal and Company, Co-Manager, First Albany Corporation, Co-
Manager(taxable portion only), A.G. Edwards, Co-Manager (tax-exempt portion only).
Resolution No. 3628 New Series was read by number and title only, it being A
RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, MARICOPA
COUNTY, ARIZONA, APPROVING THE SELECTION OF ONE OR MORE
UNDERWRITERS WITH RESPECT TO THE PLAN OF FINANCE FOR THE
MULTIPURPOSE PROJECT OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, ARIZONA
6. FINANCING THE MANISTEE TOWN CENTER ACQUISITION AND DEMOLITION
The Council authorized the acquisition of Manistee Town Center on May 14, 2001
because of concerns over the property's long-term economic under performance, as
well as escalating blight and crime. The City entered into a development agreement
with the Ellman Companies to redevelop the site in conjunction with the development of
the Arena/Mixed-Use development project. The mall was subsequently demolished.
This action resulted from lengthy Council review of potential uses of the property.
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Based on current market conditions and budget considerations, it is advantageous and
desirable for the City to proceed to finance this project at this time. Since 2001, interest
rates for financing projects like the acquisition and demolition of Manistee Town Center
declined significantly from five percent to 2 YZ percent. Therefore, it is proposed that
the City enter into a $14,500,000 lease financing agreement with Bank of America.
Repayment of the agreement is subject to annual appropriation. It is anticipated to be
from General Fund revenues generated by the Northern Crossing development, such
as sale of property to the developer.
The recommendation was to waive reading beyond the title and adopt a resolution
accepting the proposal of Bank of America, N.A. for a lease financing structure of
certain property at the Northern Crossing project site owned by the city.
Resolution No.. 3629 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 THE PROPOSAL OF BANK OF AMERICA, N.A.
FOR THE LEASE OF CERTAIN PROPERTY OWNED BY THE CITY AND THE
LEASE-PURCHASE BACK OF PROPERTY TO THE CITY; APPROVING AND
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF A GROUND LEASE AND
LEASE-PURCHASE AGREEMENT WITH RESPECT THERETO; MAKING CERTAIN
COVENANTS AND AGREEMENTS WITH RESPECT THERETO AND AUTHORIZING
THE TAKING OF ALL OTHER ACTIONS NECESSARY TO CONSUMMATE THE
TRANSACTIONS CONTEMPLATED BY THIS RESOLUTION
It was moved by Lieberman and seconded by Goulet, to approve the
recommended actions on Consent Agenda Item Nos. 2, 3, 5 and 6, including the
approval and adoption of Resolution No. 3626 New Series, Resolution No. 3628
New Series, Resolution No. 3629. The motion carried unanimously.
1. AWARD OF PROPOSAL 02-35, FIRE TRUCKS
Mr. Bill Brewer, Materials Management Purchasing Manager, presented this
request to approve the purchase of five new fire trucks. Due to the aging fleet, trucks
need to be replaced to continue providing current services as well as expanded
services resulting from the new Public Safety Facility at 83`d Avenue and Bethany Home
Road, scheduled to open in June 2003.
The trucks are new and carry a full factory warranty. Four trucks will be replacing
existing front line status fire trucks that have reached normal operating expectancies.
These trucks will be paid for out of the city's Vehicle Replacement Fund. Three of these
trucks are 1989 models with mileage ranging from 125,000 to 177,000 miles, and one is
a 1994 with 134,000 miles. Two units will be disposed of through standard city
procedures. The other two units will remain part of the fleet as reserve units. All
existing equipment from the older units will transfer to the new units. One new truck,
an addition to the fleet, will be used for the new Public Safety Facility and includes all
ancillary fire-fighting and emergency medical equipment. This truck, which will be paid
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for through a lease-purchase agreement, has a guaranteed delivery date to meet the
schedule for the new facility. The remaining units will be delivered within 395 days of
receipt of the order.
Staff from Equipment Management, Glendale and Peoria Fire Departments
evaluated the two offers received using criteria that included cost, compliance with
specifications, warranty, delivery, and capabilities of the firm. Saulsbury Fire Rescue
submitted the offer scored highest by the panel. The contract contains an option clause
that permits the City, at the discretion of the City Manager, to purchase an additional
five trucks at the same terms and conditions as the original contract within 90 days of
receipt and acceptance of the original order. The contract also allows the purchase of
additional units at agreed upon pricing within two years of City Council award. Funding
is available for.the new truck in the Capital Lease Purchase account number 01-9022-
8400 and for the four replacement trucks in the Vehicle Equipment Replacement
account number 41-6255-8400. The purchase of the replacement trucks at this time
using the vehicle replacement fund, would benefit the general fund by saving annual
interest costs.
The recommendation was to Approve the purchase of five fire trucks from
Saulsbury Fire Rescue in the amount of$1,991,551.60, taxes included
Councilmember Clark asked about the option clause referenced in the last
paragraph on Page 1 of their Council Communication. Mr. Brewer stated the options
are used to protect the city and exercise of the option is at the sole discretion of the City
Manager. He explained the 90 day option gives the city the ability to replace a vehicle
with a like kind from the same manufacturer should it be damaged during delivery. He
stated they do not intend to exercise the option unless there is a specific reason to
replace a truck. Councilmember Clark asked if additional approval by Council would be
required if staff decided to purchase up to five additional trucks within 90 days. Mr.
Brewer responded yes. Mr. Beasley stated the option is intended to ensure the public's
safety and it is not the city's intention to purchase 10 trucks. Councilmember Clark
asked if a truck would be available when the new public safety facility opens given the
one year delivery period. Mr. Mark Burdick, Fire Chief, explained the manufacturer
agreed to deliver the truck designated for the new public safety facility in time for the
facility's opening, with two of the remaining trucks delivered within 365 days and the last
two delivered within 395 days. He clarified the 90 day option allows the city to purchase
another truck at the same price should something catastrophic happen.
Councilmember Lieberman expressed his opinion it is smart for the city to obtain a
guaranteed price. He asked if the new trucks would be equipped locally. Mr. Burdick
stated four of the trucks will be equipped locally, however the one designated for the
new public safety facility will be delivered with the equipment already loaded.
Councilmember Lieberman asked how much it will cost to equip each truck. Mr.
Burdick estimated the cost to be $1,000 to $2,000. Councilmember Lieberman asked if
the new trucks are the same as once previously purchased. Mr. Burdick stated the
trucks were purchased from the same company, but are manufactured by different
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companies. He stated, while the new trucks are mid-engine trucks rather than rear
engine trucks, they meet all noise-reduction requirements.
It was moved by Lieberman and seconded by Clark, to approve the
recommended action on Consent Agenda Item 1. The motion carried
unanimously.
4. INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT WITH MARICOPA COUNTY FOR
SECURITY SERVICES
Ms. Brenda Way, Court Administrator, presented this request for City Council
approval of an Intergovernmental Agreement with Maricopa County Superior Court to
provide security officers for City Court use. The court currently utilizes security services
through The Wackenhut Corporation.
Maricopa County Superior Court offers affordable, well-trained court security
services unparalleled in the Valley. These officers receive court specific security
training giving them the ability to initiate inter-agency alerts in emergency situations and
make appropriate decisions in the best interest of the court. These services are
essential to the safety and security of court personnel and the public.
The funding will be provided by 72-1411-7330, Court Security. These funds are
generated from the collection of the Court Improvement Fee. The cost of the requested
services will not exceed the current security services agreement.
Unless otherwise established by either party, and as allowed by law, this
agreement shall automatically renew on an annual basis effective July 1, 2003 and
thereafter.
The recommendation was to waive reading beyond the title and adopt a resolution
authorizing the City Manager and Presiding City Judge to execute an Intergovernmental
Agreement with Maricopa County Superior Court to provide Glendale City Court with
security services.
Councilmember Clark asked how many security guards are currently employed by
the court. Ms. Way stated three security guards are currently on staff at a contract cost
of $80,000 per year. Councilmember Clark asked if they intend to keep the same
number of security staff under the new contract. Ms. Way responded yes, assuring
Councilmember Clark they plan to remain within the budget should additional officers
be needed. She confirmed the new contract would also cost $80,000 annually.
Ms. Way confirmed for Councilmember Lieberman that the $80,000 includes a
$200 per person uniform charge.
Resolution No. 3627 New Series was read by number and title only, it being A
RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, MARICOPA
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COUNTY, ARIZONA, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE ENTERING INTO OF AN
INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT FOR SECURITY SERVICES WITH THE
MARICOPA COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT AT THE GLENDALE CITY COURT
It was moved by Clark and seconded by Goulet, to approve and adopt the
recommended action on Consent Agenda Item No. 4, Resolution No. 3627 New
Series. The motion carried unanimously.
PUBLIC HEARING — SPECIAL EVENT LIQUOR LICENSES
7. SPECIAL EVENT LIQUOR LICENSE FOR THE GOLDEN W.H.E.E.L.
This is a request for a special event liquor license for The Golden W.H.E.E.L.
(Women Helping to Educate and Enrich Lives). The event is a dinner to raise funds for
scholarships and the West Valley Child Crisis Center. The event will be located at
13327.N. 65th Drive.
The event will be held from 6:00 p.m. to midnight on Thursday, December 5, 2002.
If this license is approved, the total days expended by this applicant will be one of the
allowed 10 days this year.
Under the provisions of Arizona Revised Statutes, Section 4-203.02, the Arizona
Department of Liquor Licenses and Control may issue a special event liquor license
only if the City Council recommends approval of such license.
The recommendation was to conduct a public hearing and forward to the
Department of Liquor Licenses and Control with the recommendation for approval.
Mayor Scruggs opened the public hearing on Agenda Item Number 7. As
there were no comments, Mayor Scruggs closed the public hearing.
It was moved by Lieberman, and seconded by Clark, to forward the liquor license
application for the Golden Wheel at 13327 N. 65th Drive, for December 5, 2002, to the
State of Arizona Department of Liquor Licenses and Control, with a
recommendation for approval. The motion carried unanimously.
PUBLIC HEARING — LIQUOR LICENSES
8. LIQUOR LICENSE NO. 3-846 CARRABBA'S ITALIAN GRILL
This is a request for a new series 12 (restaurant) license for Carrabba's Italian Grill
located at 5646 W. Bell Road. The previous owner operated this business as
Carrabba's Italian Grill and held a series 12 (restaurant) license at this location. A new
license is required because a series 12 license is not transferable.
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The applicant is currently operating this establishment pursuant to an interim
permit issued by the Arizona Department of Liquor Licenses and Control. The approval
of this license will not increase the total number of liquor licenses in this area.
The establishment is over 300 feet from any school or church. No protests were
filed during the 20-day posting period. The Planning Department, the Police
Department, and the Maricopa County Health Department have reviewed the
application and have determined that it meets all technical requirements.
The recommendation was to conduct a public hearing and forward to the Arizona
Department of Liquor Licenses and Control with the recommendation for approval.
Mayor Scruggs opened the public hearing on Agenda Item Number 8. As
there were no comments, Mayor Scruggs closed the public hearing.
It was moved by Lieberman, and seconded by Frate, to forward Liquor
License Application No. 3-846 for Carrabba's Italian Grill to the State of Arizona
Department of Liquor Licenses and Control, with a recommendation for approval.
The motion carried unanimously.
ORDINANCES
9. AIRPORT LEASE WITH THE PILOT SHOPPE, LLC.
Mr. Mark Ripley, Airport Manager, presented this item. This is a request by The
Pilot Shoppe, LLC., to lease suite 103 in the terminal building at the Glendale Municipal
Airport. The Pilot Shoppe, LLC., a pilot supply and gift store, assumed the original
lease from J.C. Aircraft Marketing, Inc., and has been .a tenant in the terminal building
since 1998. The term of the lease will be for five years, with five one-year options to
renew the lease. The annual office rent for the office lease will be $6,068.64 for the first
year. As with all airport leases, there will be a Consumer Price Index adjustment at the
end of each lease year.
The recommendation was to waive reading beyond the title and adopt an
ordinance authorizing the leasing of office space at the Glendale Municipal Airport to
The Pilot Shoppe, LLC.
Ordinance No. 2282 New Series was read by number and title only, it being AN
ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, MARICOPA
COUNTY, ARIZONA, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR AND/OR CITY
MANAGER AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AIRPORT TERMINAL LEASE
AGREEMENT WITH THE PILOT SHOPPE, LLC FOR CERTAIN OFFICE SPACE IN
THE TERMINAL BUILDING AT THE GLENDALE MUNICIPAL AIRPORT
It was moved by Frate, and seconded by Lieberman, to approve Ordinance
No. 2282 New Series. Motion carried on a roll call vote, with the following
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Councilmembers voting "aye": Clark, Goulet, Lieberman, Eggleston, Martinez,
Frate, and Scruggs. Members voting "nay": none.
10.LEASE WITH TOMCO PUBLISHING FOR SUITE 350, BANK OF AMERICA PLAZA
Ms. Kathie Sholly, Property Manager, presented this item. This is a request for
the City Council to approve a 38-month lease with Tomco Publishing Corporation for
Suite 350 of the Bank of America Plaza.
NAI Horizon, the company under contract to manage the Bank of America Plaza
property for the City, has negotiated a lease with Tomco for 3,012 square feet. The
lease begins at an annual rate of $16.00 per square foot, increasing to $16.25 per
square foot for the second year, and increasing again to $16.50 per square foot for the
third year. The lease also requires payment of a proportionate share of common area
expenses, in the same manner as is charged to other tenants of the building. At its own
cost, Tomco will make its own tenant improvements, installing fixtures and interior
partitions, in lieu of paying rent for the first two months. Accepting this lease will
increase the occupancy rate of the Bank of America Plaza to approximately 79% and
generate more than $48,000 annually in rents.
The recommendation was to waive reading beyond the title and adopt an
ordinance authorizing the City Manager to execute the Lease Agreement with Tomco
Publishing Corporation.
Councilmember Clark asked about the term "expense stop" referenced on Page
2 under Item KL and on Page 4 under Article 5 of the lease. Ms. Sholly explained an
expense stop guarantees the tenant that they will not be hit with any surprise increases
in expenses for one year. She stated the city's management company will prepare a
list of all expenses at the end of the year and adjust the rate for the following year, if
necessary. She noted the tenant is required to repay the city any arrears the following
year. Councilmember Clark asked what areas are considered common areas. Ms.
Sholly explained common areas include the lobby areas, elevators, stairs, parking and
any other areas all tenants can access. Councilmember Clark asked where the tenant
was previously located. Ms. Sholly stated they were located on 59th Avenue, noting a
portion of their operation will remain on 59th Avenue until that lease expires, at which
time they hope to relocate the entire operation to the Bank of America plaza.
Councilmember Clark asked who acquired Tomco as a tenant. Ms. Sholly explained
the city's management company, NAI Horizon, has been under contract since shortly
after the city purchased the building. She stated they aggressively market vacant
space and were responsible for acquiring Tomco. Councilmember Clark asked if the
management company has been asked to consider attracting businesses from outside
Glendale rather than businesses that are already located in the city. Ms. Sholly said
they actively market the property both inside and outside the immediate area.
Ordinance No. 2283 New Series was read by number and title only, it being AN
ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, MARICOPA
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COUNTY, ARIZONA, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR AND/OR CITY
MANAGER AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH TOMCO
PUBLISHING CORPORATION FOR OFFICE SPACE AT THE BANK OF AMERICA
PLAZA
Mayor Scruggs opened the public hearing on Agenda Item No. 10. As there
were no comments, Mayor Scruggs closed the public hearing.
It was moved by Goulet, and seconded by Frate, to pass, adopt and
approve Ordinance No. 2283 New Series. Motion carried on a roll call vote, with
the following Councilmembers voting "aye": Clark, Goulet, Lieberman, Eggleston,
Martinez, Frate, and Scruggs. Members voting "nay": none.
Councilmember Clark stated she is disappointed that the lease agreement
simply relocates a business that already existed within the city. She said she hopes the
management company will make a strong effort to secure tenants from outside the
city's borders.
Vice Mayor Eggleston expressed his opinion the city, as the landlord, should be
open to renting to all businesses, regardless of where they currently operate.
11.BUREAU OF RECLAMATION EASEMENT AT 67TH AVENUE AND CAMELBACK
ROAD
Ms. Kathie Sholly, Property Manager, presented this item. This is a request to
grant an easement to the Bureau of Reclamation (BOR) for a relocated irrigation facility
located along 67th Avenue, north of Camelback Road. Salt River Project (SRP),
working on behalf of the BOR, has requested this easement to establish a public record
of the relocated facility. In exchange for this easement, the BOR has agreed to
abandon its interest in the original easement.
Prior to 67th Avenue being annexed into the City of Glendale, Maricopa County
requested the relocation of an irrigation facility to accommodate the widening of 67
Avenue. At that time, SRP failed to acquire an easement from the County for the
relocated facility.
The requested easement is located along the west side of 67th Avenue, between
Camelback Road and Missouri Avenue, containing approximately 1.94 acres. There
are no costs associated with the granting of this easement.
The recommendation was to waive reading beyond the title and adopt an
ordinance authorizing the City Manager to execute all documents necessary to grant an
irrigation easement in favor of Salt River Project and effect the abandonment of the
original easement by the Bureau of Reclamation.
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Ordinance No. 2284 New Series was read by number and title only, it being AN
ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, MARICOPA
COUNTY, ARIZONA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN
EASEMENT IN FAVOR OF THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
BUREAU OF RECLAMATION FOR AN IRRIGATION EASEMENT WITHIN THE
CITY'S RIGHT-OF-WAY AT 67TH AVENUE AND CAMELBACK ROAD; AND
ORDERING THAT A CERTIFIED COPY OF THIS ORDINANCE BE RECORDED
Mayor Scruggs opened the public hearing on Agenda Item No. 11. As there
were no comments, Mayor Scruggs closed the public hearing.
It was moved by Clark, and seconded by Lieberman, to pass, adopt and
approve Ordinance No. 2284 New Series. Motion carried on a roll call vote,with
the following Councilmembers voting "aye": Clark, Goulet, Lieberman, Eggleston,
Martinez, Frate, and Scruggs. Members voting "nay": none.
12.SALT RIVER PROJECT EASEMENT AT 95TH AVENUE AND CAMELBACK ROAD
Kathie Sholly, Property Manager, presented this item. This is a request to grant
an underground irrigation easement to Salt River Project (SRP). This proposed
easement is located at 95th Avenue and Camelback Road, within the Camelback Road
right-of-way.
The easement will allow SRP to relocate the current facilities and tie into an
existing irrigation pipeline. The requested easement consists of approximately 1,170
square feet.
There are no costs to the City associated with the granting of this easement.
The recommendation was to waive reading beyond the title and adopt an
ordinance authorizing the City Manager to execute all documents necessary to grant an
irrigation easement in favor of Salt River Project.
Ordinance No. 2285 New Series was read by number and title only, it being AN
ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, MARICOPA
COUNTY, ARIZONA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN
IRRIGATION EASEMENT LOCATED AT 95TH AVENUE AND CAMELBACK IN
FAVOR OF SALT RIVER PROJECT TO RELOCATE THE CURRENT FACILITIES
AND TIE. INTO AN EXISTING IRRIGATION PIPELINE; AND ORDERING THAT A
CERTIFIED COPY OF THIS ORDINANCE BE RECORDED
Mayor Scruggs opened the public hearing on Agenda Item No. 12. As there
were no comments, Mayor Scruggs closed the public hearing.
It was moved by Martinez, and seconded by Frate, to pass, adopt and
approve Ordinance No. 2285 New Series. Motion carried on a roll call vote, with
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the following Councilmembers voting "aye": Clark, Goulet, Lieberman, Eggleston,
Martinez, Frate, and Scruggs. Members voting "nay": none.
REQUEST FOR FUTURE WORKSHOP AND EXECUTIVE SESSION
It was moved by Eggleston, and seconded by Martinez, to hold a City
Council Budget Goal Setting Session at 8:00 a.m. in the Sapphire Room of the
Glendale Civic Center on Friday, November 15, 2002; and it was further moved to
hold a Special City Council meeting at 1:30 p.m. in Room B-3 of the City Council,
Chambers on Tuesday, November 19, 2002, to be followed a City Council
workshop and Executive Session pursuant to A.R.S. 38-431.03; and it was further
moved that a City Council workshop be held at 1:30 p.m. in Room B-3 of the City
Council Chambers on Tuesday, November 26, 2002, to be followed an Executive
Session pursuant to A.R.S. 38-431.03. The motion carried unanimously.
CITIZEN COMMENTS
No comments were made.
COUNCIL COMMENTS AND SUGGESTIONS
Councilmember Clark reported she hosted a breakfast last Saturday for the
pastors of various churches in her district. She said it was well attended and thanked
those who took time out of their busy schedules to meet. She explained it provided an
opportunity for the Planning Director and Building Safety Director to give the pastors
information about going through the processes for expanding or constructing a new
facility.
She reported receiving a number of calls concerning loose trash collection and
read a letter she received from a constituent on the subject, suggesting district loose
trash collection occur on a rotating schedule. She assured the citizens of Council's
concern about loose trash collection, explaining quantities have tripled and some
equipment failures have occurred, resulting in loose trash collections falling behind
schedule.
Councilmember Goulet commented on the outstanding Veteran's Day Parade
last Saturday. He invited residents in his district to an open house for the Glendale "On
Board Transportation Program" November 21, 2002 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., at the
Glendale High School cafeteria.
Councilmember Lieberman echoed Councilmember Goulet's comments about
the Veteran's Day Parade. He thanked everyone who participated in making the event
successful. He noted the City Manager has authorized the Sanitation Department to
hire outside help to get caught up on loose trash collection. He said four members from
the Sanitation Department attended his meeting last Wednesday to discuss the issue,
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at which time, he suggested a rotating pickup schedule. He invited everyone to attend
the dedication of the veteran's memorial at the main library this Saturday at 8:30 am.
Vice Mayor Eggleston thanked the Chamber of Commerce for hosting the silent
auction last weekend, stating it was well attended.
Councilmember Martinez stated a neighborhood meeting will be held at
Arrowhead Elementary tomorrow night at 6:30 p.m., noting loose trash collection is on
the agenda. He said he has been told the Sanitation Department will be caught up by
Monday and intends to stay on schedule through the holiday season. He suggested
Council address loose trash collection as a policy issue and consider alternative
solutions. He announced that an "On Board Transportation" meeting will be held at
Legends Spring School, Thursday night from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. He also
commented on the success of the Veteran's Day parade.
Councilmember Frate agreed the Veteran's Day Parade was well done and well
attended. He stated he and Mayor Scruggs attended ASU West's first ground breaking
for student residences, which is scheduled for construction in the fall of 2003. He said
ASU West President, Michael Crow, expressed his appreciation of the city's support
and cooperation.
Mayor Scruggs asked Mr. Beasley to comment on the loose trash pickup issue.
Mr. Beasley acknowledged the city has had some recent difficulties with loose
trash pick-up, stating, however, the increase in trash quantities indicates people are
taking more pride in their neighborhoods and utilizing the program. He stated additional
crews have been added and even more crews will be added at the end of the week. He
said they will address the issue in greater detail when the item is brought to Council
during the budget process. He pointed out residents are allowed to bring loose trash to
the landfill themselves.
Mayor Scruggs said the city sometimes initiates new programs which impact
operating expenses, suggesting the increase in loose trash is a direct result of
increased code compliance enforcement efforts.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:10 p.m.
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