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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - Minutes - City Council - Meeting Date: 1/11/2000 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, MARICOPA COUNTY, ARIZONA, HELD TUESDAY, JANUARY 11, 2000, AT 7:00 P.M. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Scruggs, with the following Councilmembers present: Goulet, Lieberman, Martinez, McAllister and Samaniego. Vice Mayor Eggleston was absent. Also present were Martin Vanacour, City Manager; Ed Beasley, Assistant City Manager; Rick Flaaen, Acting 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 five resolutions and one ordinance 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. Members of Glendale Boy Scout Troop 828 were recognized and introduced. They included boy scouts Stuart Hemm and Alan Tarpening. Members of Glendale Boy Scout Troop 622 were then recognized and introduced. They included boy scout Brian Angulo, Committee chairperson Cathrine Angula, and executive officer Bruce Angula. Also recognized and introduced were members of Glendale Boy Scout Troop 664. They included boy scouts Brian Willcox, Logan Black, Bradley Squire, Dominic Michela and Colton Carnahan, as well as assistant scout master Brad Willcox. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF DECEMBER 14, 1999 It was moved by Lieberman, and seconded by Martinez, to dispense with the reading of the minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of December 14, 1999, as each member of the Council had been provided copies in advance, and approve them as written. The motion carried unanimously. CONSENT AGENDA Councilmember Lieberman requested that Agenda Item No. 6 be heard separately. Dr. Martin Vanacour, City Manager, read Consent Agenda Item Nos. 1 through 5 by number and title. 1 1. AWARD OF CONTRACT DESIGN SERVICES FOR FALL 1999 NEIGHBORHOOD PARTNERSHIP IMPROVEMENTS On November 23, 1999, the Mayor and City Council approved ten Fall 1999 Neighborhood Partnership Improvement grants. In order to construct five of these grant projects (Santa Grande, Sahuaro Glenn, Wild Horse Ranch, Sunburst Farms HOA and the Santa Maria neighborhoods), formal design work will be needed. This was a request for the City Council to award a contract for necessary design services to Premier Engineering Corporation, in the amount of $25,635. Five firms that provide landscape architectural design services were contacted via a "Request for Proposal" outlining the listed projects. Three bids were received on December 3, 1999, with Premier Engineering Corporation submitting the most qualified response. Funds for the design services are available in Account Number 01-8968-8330 (Neighborhood Projects). The recommendation was to award the contract for design services to Premier Engineering Corporation in the amount of $25,635. 2. CHANGE ORDER NO. 2 — GLENDALE CIVIC CENTER This was a request for City Council approval of Change Order No. 2 in the amount of $14,633 to the contract for the construction of the Glendale Civic Center. The original contract was awarded to Target General, Inc. on October 27, 1998. This change order encompasses additional work that was required during construction of the project. Additional space was needed for duct work in the north lobby. In order to maintain the ceiling features and still accommodate HVAC duct chase, and plumbing and fire protection lines, it was necessary to raise the height of the structural members (roof joist). This change order also allows for an events monitor to include power and television outlets and modifications to the electrical power. The amount of this change order is $14,633, resulting in a revised contract amount of $6,959,589. Funds are available in Civic Center Project Account Number 01-8972-8200. Engineering staff reviewed the costs and found them to be fair and reasonable. The recommendation was to authorize the transfer of funds and approve Change Order No. 2 to Target General, Inc. in the amount of $14,633. 2 CONSENT AGENDA RESOLUTIONS 3. INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT AMENDMENT - COMMUNITY ACTION PROGRAM Annually, the City of Glendale enters into an intergovernmental agreement with the Maricopa County Human Services Department ("Maricopa County") for the funding of the Community Action Program. Maricopa County provides partial funding for the program and the remainder of the funding is obtained from the City of Glendale Community Development Block Grant Program and the City of Glendale General Fund. The City of Glendale also provides in-kind contributions for items such as office space, utilities, equipment replacement, and telephones. The 1999/2000 fiscal year agreement with Maricopa County reflected a total budget, including both Maricopa County and Community Development Block Grant contributions, of $257,058. Maricopa County has increased its budget amount for the contract by $50,000 in new Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Case Management funds. This is new funding received from the Department of Economic Security. This amendment reflects the actual combined budget of $307,058. In order to authorize the spending of this new revenue, an appropriation transfer of $50,000 from the general fund is needed. This is not a cash transfer, but only an appropriation transfer since the new revenue will be deposited into the Community Action Program budget. The recommendation was to waive reading beyond the title and adopt a resolution modifying the intergovernmental agreement with the Maricopa County Human Services Department and approve an appropriation budget transfer in the amount of $50,000 from the general fund contingency. Resolution No. 3342 New Series was read by number and title only, it being RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, MARICOPA COUNTY, ARIZONA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AMENDMENT NO. 3 TO THE INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT WITH THE MARICOPA COUNTY HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT CONCERNING THE CITY OF GLENDALE'S COMMUNITY ACTION PROGRAM. 4. ELECTRIC LIGHTWAVE, INC. — AMENDMENT TO FIBER OPTICS COMMUNICATION SYSTEM LICENSE AGREEMENT On July 27, 1999, the City Council approved a Fiber Optics Communication System ("F.O.C.S.") License Agreement with Electric Lightwave, Inc. ("E.L.I."). The F.O.C.S. License Agreement authorizes E.L.I. to construct and operate a F.O.C.S. in the City's right-of-way, over which E.L.I. will provide telecommunications ("telecom") services. E.L.I. serves primarily communications-intensive businesses and is presently providing telecom services to some Glendale customers. 3 E.L.I. has requested amendments to the F.O.C.S. License Agreement for purposes of clarification and consistency with State law. City staff and E.L.I. have negotiated a proposed Amendment to F.O.C.S. License Agreement that contains the following changes: • A definition of "telecommunications" will be added and the definition of "telecommunications service" will be changed to track definitions contained in the Arizona Revised Statutes. • The F.O.C.S. License Agreement will be effective for a period of five years instead of 10 years, pursuant to Arizona Revised Statutes, Section 9-583(E). • The license fees are changed from being based on a percentage of gross revenues to an annual fee that is calculated based on the lineal feet of right- of-way that E.L.I. uses for its F.O.C.S. The initial lineal-foot fee will be $0.72 per lineal foot per year, which is similar to the lineal-foot fees that the cities of Phoenix and Tucson require telecom providers to pay. The lineal-foot fee will be adjusted annually by the consumer price index. • All amendments will be effective retroactively to August 1 , 1999, the original effective date of the F.O.C.S. License Agreement. The recommendation was to waive reading beyond the title and adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute the Amendment to Fiber Optics Communication System License Agreement with Electric Lightwave, Inc. Resolution No. 3343 New Series was read by number and title only, it being RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, MARICOPA COUNTY, ARIZONA, AUTHORIZING THE ENTERING INTO OF AN AMENDMENT TO THE FIBER OPTICS COMMUNICATION SYSTEM LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH ELECTRIC LIGHTWAVE, INC. 5. COX ARIZONA TELCOM II, L.L.C. — INTRASTATE TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICES LICENSE AGREEMENT This was a request by Cox Arizona Telcom II, L.L.C. ("Cox Telcom") for an intrastate telecommunications ("telecom") services license agreement. Cox Telcom is an affiliate of CoxCom, Inc. ("Cox Cable"), to which the City granted a new Cable Television License Agreement in January 1999. Cox Cable is in the process of rebuilding its cable system with fiber optics to offer Glendale residents upgraded cable services. The first portion of Cox Cable's rebuild, consisting of 50 miles of rebuilt cable, was completed in December of 1999, and Glendale residents in the rebuilt area are now being offered upgraded services. Cox Cable is continuing the rebuild of its cable system and is in compliance with its obligations under the Cable Television License Agreement. 4 Cox Telcom will use the rebuilt cable system to offer Glendale residents competitive telecom services, including local telephone service, in conjunction with Cox Cable's offering of upgraded cable services. Staff has negotiated a proposed Intrastate Telecommunications Services License Agreement with Cox Telcom that will authorize Cox Telcom to provide telecom services throughout the City. Under Federal law, Cox has discretion as to when and where such services are offered. However, Cox Telcom intends to provide telecom services throughout the City. The proposed telecom license agreement will be effective for a period of five years, commencing on January 1, 2000. The recommendation was to waive reading beyond the title and adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute the Intrastate Telecommunications Services License Agreement with Cox Arizona Telcom II, L.L.C. Resolution No. 3344 New Series was read by number and title only, it being RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, MARICOPA COUNTY, ARIZONA, AUTHORIZING THE ENTERING INTO OF AN INTRASTATE TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICES LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH COX ARIZONA TELCOM II, L.L.C. Mr. Leonard Clark, a resident of the City of Glendale Barrel District, submitted a public hearing speaker's card on agenda item Nos. 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5. Mr. Clark expressed his support for the first consent agenda item, stating that all neighborhoods would have an equitable share of the funds. In referring to consent agenda item No. 2, he noted that the Glendale Civic Center is very nice and asked if here is a way to find out the schedule of any conventions being held at the facility. He stated that he was also in agreement with the Intergovernmental Agreement Amendment for the Community Action Program. He expressed concern on the Electric Lightwave, Inc. amendment to the fiberoptics communications license agreement. Specifically, he mentioned that the license fees are changed from being based on a percentage of gross revenues to an annual fee that is calculated based on the lineal feet of right-of-way. He stated that, in his opinion, the City would get more revenue out of the license fees based on a percentage of gross revenues. In conclusion, Mr. Clark stated that he supported agenda item No. 5. It was moved by Councilmember Lieberman, and seconded by Councilmember Martinez, to approve the recommended actions on Consent Agenda Item Nos. 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5, including the approval and adoption of Resolution Nos. 3342 New Series, 3343 New Series, and 3344 New Series. The motion carried unanimously. 5 6. NOTICE OF PRIMARY ELECTION Dr. Martin Vanacour, City Manager, presented this item. State Law provides that the City Council of a municipality may adopt and publish a Notice of Primary Election. This notice contains important information regarding the Primary Election including a list of polling places. The Notice of Primary Election is published twice, in the Glendale Star, the City of Glendale's official newspaper. The recommendation was to waive reading beyond the title and adopt a resolution giving notice of the City of Glendale Primary Election on March 14, 2000. Councilmember Lieberman stated that, due to its importance, he wanted to point out that a Primary Election will be held in the City of Glendale on Tuesday, March 14, 2000 and that there are three council seats up in the election, as well as the mayoral seat. Resolution No. 3345 New Series was read by number and title only, it being RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, MARICOPA COUNTY, ARIZONA, PROVIDING NOTICE OF THE PRIMARY ELECTION; ESTABLISHING POLLING PLACES AND VOTING DISTRICTS AND THE TIMES THAT SUCH POLLS WILL BE OPEN; AND APPOINTING ELECTION OFFICIALS AND FIXING THEIR COMPENSATION. It was moved by Councilmember Samaniego, and seconded by Councilmember Goulet, to approve the recommended action on Consent Agenda item No. 6, including the approval and adoption of Resolution No. 3345. The motion carried unanimously. BIDS AND CONTRACTS 7. AWARD OF CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT — ZONE 3 HILLCREST RANCH BOOSTER STATION BYPASS PIPING Mr. Ken Reedy, Deputy City Manager, presented this request for City Council award of a construction contract to Archon, Inc. in the amount of $118,695 for installation of bypass piping at the Hillcrest Ranch Booster Station at 6790 West Deer Valley Road on Water Pressure Zone 3 (Zone 3) distribution system. The area served by the Zone 3 distribution system is growing fast and is rapidly approaching build-out. The piping work to be performed during this project will allow the City to meet growing summertime water demands at higher water pressures. The piping work will increase the water flow through the booster station site and also provide for a complete by-pass of the booster station so that pumps, valves and piping can be removed for servicing, without interrupting water service to Zone 3. 6 Four bids were received and opened on December 21 , 1999. Archon, Inc. submitted the lowest bid in the amount of $118,695. Engineering Department staff reviewed the bids and the qualifications of the low bidder, and recommended award of the contract to Archon, Inc. Funds are available for this project in the 1999-2000 Capital Improvements Program, Utilities Funds, CAP (Pyramid Peak) Water Treatment Plant Expansion Account Number 50-9260-8300. The work to be performed under this contract will be completed within 90 days after written Notice to Proceed. The recommendation was to award the construction contract to Archon, Inc. in the amount of $1 18,695. Councilmember Martinez asked why the bid tabulation had two separate bids that were then totaled into one. Mr. Reedy explained that they originally thought there may be a need to do on-sight and off-sight work separately. After the bids were opened, they discovered that there was no financial reason to do so and recommended award to the low bidder. Mr. Leonard Clark a resident of the Cit of Glendale Barrel District, noted that at the last meeting he had brought up a concern regarding pumping pressures. He expressed his appreciation for the Council's preventative efforts on this issue. It was moved by Councilmember Lieberman, and seconded by Councilmember Martinez, to award the construction contract to Archon, Inc. in the amount of $118,695. The motion carried unanimously. 8. AWARD OF CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT — 67TH AVENUE STREET IMPROVEMENTS, BELL ROAD TO UNION HILLS DRIVE Mr. Ken Reedy, Deputy City Manager, presented this request for City Council award of a construction contract to Gunsight Construction Corporation for construction of the street improvements in 67th Avenue between Bell Road and Union Hills Drive. The street improvements that are needed consist of curb, gutter, sidewalk, street lighting and landscaping improvements. The improvements also include the construction of a raised median at Bell Road, Grovers Avenue for 500 feet north and south, and extension of the median south of Union Hills Drive. A frontage road is also being constructed to provide safe access for the residences that front directly onto 67th Avenue. Eight bids were received and opened on December 21, 1999. Gunsight Construction Corporation, a qualified and licensed contractor, submitted the lowest base bid in the amount of $964,191.65. Funds are available in the 1999/2000 budget in 67th Avenue, Grovers to Union Hills, Account Number 61-8814-8300. 7 The recommendation was to award the construction contract to Gunsight Construction Corporation in the amount of $964,191.65. Councilmember Martinez thanked the staff members who had worked with the neighborhoods on this issue, especially Mr. Grant Anderson, City Engineer. He stated that they had received very good input from the citizens. Mr. Leonard Clark, a resident of the City of Glendale Barrel District, noted that he lives in the neighborhood of 59th Avenue between Olive and Northern Avenues. He stated that the citizens in his neighborhood are concerned about inadequate street lighting in the area. He expressed his appreciation for the Police Department's efforts to crack down on speeders. He requested that the Council look at the issue of installing more lighting in his neighborhood. It was moved by Councilmember Martinez, and seconded by Councilmember Lieberman, to award the construction contract to Gunsight Construction Corporation in the amount of $964,191.65. The motion carried unanimously. ORDINANCE 9. ZONING ORDINANCE TEXT AMENDMENT Z-99-21: MINIMUM PARCEL SIZE FOR SENIOR CITIZEN OVERLAY ZONING Mr. Dan Fairbanks, Senior Planner, presented this request by the McGill Ranch Partnership to amend the SCO (Senior Citizen Overlay) zoning district. The amendment will reduce the minimum parcel size for Senior Citizen Overlay zoning from 20 acres to 10 acres in the multi-family zoning districts (R-2, R-3, R-4, R-5). The current 20-acre minimum parcel size will still be required in the single family residential (RR, SR, R-1) and PAD (Planned Area Development) districts. The current 20-acre minimum was established to ensure that a homeowners association or property management company would have the resources to enforce age restrictions prior to any City enforcement. The objective was also to ensure that subdivisions and apartment complexes were large enough to create the desired senior living environment. Reducing the minimum parcel size for multi-residence developments will allow greater flexibility for seniors-only projects and help to accommodate infill development. A minimum parcel size of 10 acres is large enough to ensure economic viability and establish a senior living environment. The Planning Commission recommended approval of Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment Z-99-21 at its hearing held on November 18, 1999 by a vote of 4-0. One letter in opposition was submitted prior to the hearing. Two people spoke in opposition at the public hearing. Their primary concern was that the text amendment would 8 encourage apartment development on infill parcels in central and southern Glendale. A letter in opposition was subsequently submitted on December 28, 1999. The SCO district is an overlay that works in conjunction with the underlying zoning district. It does not change the permitted uses, maximum density, or minimum development standards of the underlying district. Apartments can only be developed on sites zoned for apartment use. Apartments developed under SCO zoning cannot be converted to non-senior living unless the SCO overlay is removed from the property through the public hearing process. The recommendation was to conduct a public hearing, approve Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment Z-99-21, and waive reading beyond the title and adopt an Ordinance amending the text of the Zoning Ordinance. Councilmember Goulet asked if there was any proof that would substantiate the claims of those in opposition that this text amendment would encourage apartment development. Mr. Fairbanks stated that there should not be a link between the Senior Citizen Overlay and more multi-family development since the Council would still have to approve multi-family development on a particular site. Ms. Cathy L. Oliva, General Partner of McGill Ranch, located in Peoria, Arizona, the applicant, stated that their goal is not strictly for a project they have in mind, but to encourage other developers to build senior citizen projects within the City of Glendale. She expressed her belief that the minimum acreage requirement is a large reason that there have been no projects built under the new development provision of the Senior Citizen Overlay Zone. She stated that, when this Senior Citizen Overlay was put into place, it was largely utilized by residents of mobile home parks, and she believed apartments were overlooked because the economic viability was evident for mobile home parks. She noted that the density is greater in the four, three and two zonings that allow for that economic viability to exist. In regard to concerns that have been expressed that this would encourage other apartment communities, Ms. Oliva stated that any apartment community can be built on any property with the proper zoning for apartments and be called a senior citizen project. She stated that the Senior Citizen Overlay protects the City of Glendale by ensuring that the project will remain a senior project. She explained that without the Senior Citizen Overlay, a project can be built and called a senior citizen project, but then be sold and turned into something else. Mayor Scruggs opened the public hearing on agenda item No. 9. Mr. Leonard Clark, a resident of the City of Glendale Barrel District, stated that, although he generally agrees with Senior Citizen Overlays, they are not always fair. He explained that it has to be equitable to all citizens who want to come to the City of Glendale. He expressed his concern that a lot of senior citizen communities are easily manipulated into voting for certain things. He stated that he felt this was an attempt to stop low-income people from being able to move into apartments and he suggested that all citizens who are considering buying homes in the City of Glendale 9 look at their CC&.Rs (Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions) to make sure that there are no restrictions. Mr. Charles "Bill" Gray, a resident of the City of Glendale Barrel District, stated that senior zoning does not pave the way for future apartments and it is necessary because of the aging population. He explained that senior zoning provides for a different lifestyle than apartments. He noted that senior living areas have been good neighbors for decades. He urged the Council to pass the Senior Citizen Overlay zoning text amendment. Mayor Scruggs closed the public hearing. Ordinance No. 2115 New Series was read by number and title only, it being AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, MARICOPA COUNTY, ARIZONA, AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, ARIZONA, ARTICLE 6 (ZONING DISTRICTS) BY REVISING THE APPLICATION PROCEDURES AND REQUIREMENTS FOR THE SENIOR CITIZEN OVERLAY DISTRICT; AND SETTING FORTH AN EFFECTIVE DATE. It was moved by Councilmember Goulet, and seconded by Councilmember Lieberman, to approve Ordinance No. 2115 New Series. Councilmember Lieberman stated his belief that there is confusion as to what a Senior Citizen Overlay is and is not. He explained that the Senior Citizen Overlay states that at least one person in the house must be over 55 years of age and that people under the age of 18 are limited to live in the residence for 120 days per year. He expressed his belief that it is a great thing. He also noted that it does not change the underlying zoning. Councilmember Martinez stated that this does not preclude apartments from being built on any parcel that is zoned for multi-family or prevent an applicant from coming in and requesting a change in zoning to multi-family. He stated that, in reading the material, 355 individuals were contacted about the change and the majority of those who responded supported the change. He expressed his opinion that it is good and stated that he was in support of it. Mayor Scruggs explained that they are not taking any land anywhere in the City of Glendale and designating it as senior citizen only at this point. She explained that they are amending what is already in the Zoning Ordinance, which allows a land owner to request a Senior Citizen Overlay. She stated the Council will change one aspect of the Zoning Ordinance to state that, in the case of multi-family residential housing, should someone choose to build a new apartment building and want to request that it have Senior Citizen Overlay zoning, the property on which the apartments are built has to be no less than 10 acres in size. 10 Upon a call for the question, the motion carried on a roll call vote, with the following members voting "aye": Councilmembers Goulet, Samanlego, McAllister, Lieberman, Martinez, and Scruggs. Members voting "nay": none. RESOLUTION 10. LAW ENFORCEMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM Dr. Martin Vanacour, City Manager, presented this item. The Office of Justice Planning, a federal agency, has made fourth-year funding available to cities through a Local Law Enforcement B - Grant Program. This grant program will allocate $300,087 to the City of Glendale with the purpose of reducing crime and improving public safety. This requires a match of $33,343, which has already been budgeted for in the Police Department's budget. This will provide a total of $333,430. The City of Glendale Police Department submitted a proposal to the Office of Justice Planning in September of 1999 for the purchase of grant-eligible equipment for 18 police officers, including vehicles. Public input is required by the grantor to demonstrate community support for the projects. As directed by the grant, an advisory panel of citizens, comprised of representatives of local law enforcement, a prosecutor, the court system, the school system and a non-profit group, have met, discussed the requirements, and are making a non-binding recommendation of projects to be funded. The advisory panel's recommendation was to utilize the $333,430 to enable the Police Department to outfit and provide vehicles for the 18 new officers who have been approved through the Federal COPS Universal Grant and who will be requested in the 1999-00 budget year. These costs would normally be funded by the general fund. The recommendation was to conduct a public hearing, waive reading beyond title, and adopt a resolution authorizing the allocation of the Law Enforcement Block Grant funds as recommended by the advisory board. Mayor Scruggs opened the public hearing on agenda item No. 10. Mr. Leonard Clark, a resident of the City of Glendale Barrel District, congratulated the Council on this item. He stated that, thanks to the Federal Government, we now have more police officers on the streets. He noted that, with the exception of forcible rape, crime statistics show that all crimes have gone down in the City of Glendale. Mayor Scruggs closed the public hearing. 11 Resolution No. 3345 New Series was read by number and title only, it being A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, MARICOPA COUNTY, ARIZONA, ACCEPTING A GRANT AWARD FROM THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE FOR THE LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM TO REDUCE CRIME AND IMPROVE PUBLIC SAFETY. It was moved by Councilmember Goulet, and seconded by Councilmember Samaniego, to approve Resolution No. 3346 New Series. The motion carried unanimously. BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS 11. BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS Appointments are to be made to the following Board and Commission that have vacancies or expired terms: Effective Term Date Expires Citizen's Advisory Commission on Neighborhoods Rod Beal (At-L.arge) (Cholla) Appointment 01/11/2000 06/30/2000 Personnel Board James T. Herman (At-Large)(Cactus) Appointment 01/11/2000 12/23/2000 The recommendation was to make appointments to the Citizen's Advisory Commission on Neighborhoods and the Personnel Board. It was moved by Councilmember Martinez, and seconded by Councilmember Lieberman, to appoint Rod Beal to the Citizen's Advisory Commission Neighborhoods and James T. Herman to the Personnel Board, for the terms listed on the agenda. The motion carried unanimously. MOTION TO EXCUSE VICE MAYOR EGGLESTON It was moved by Councilmember McAllister, and seconded by Councilmember Lieberman, to excuse Vice Mayor Eggleston from tonight's meeting. The motion carried unanimously. 12 REQUEST FOR FUTURE WORKSHOP AND EXECUTIVE SESSION It was moved by Councilmember McAllister, and seconded by Councilmember Lieberman, to hold a City Council Workshop in Room B-3 of the City Council Building on Tuesday, January 18, 2000, at 1:30 p.m., to be followed by an Executive Session, pursuant to A.R.S. 38-431.03. The motion carried unanimously. CITIZEN COMMENTS Mr. Leonard Clark, a resident of the City of Glendale Barrel District, asked that the Council carefully try to control growth to protect the environment. He also noted his support of Shannon's Law and explained that this law will hopefully stop people from recklessly shooting bullets into the air, causing innocent people to die. He recommended that the Council and the citizens of Glendale lobby for the safety of the citizens and see that this law is passed. Mr. Clark also stated that veterans should be acknowledged. In regards to homeowners associations, he expressed his anger that a homeowners association told a veteran who lived in the Town of Paradise Valley, who has since passed away, that he could not fly his flag from a flagpole. Dr. Martin 'Vanacour, City Manager, stated that Ms. Diana Mercedes, who had submitted a citizen comments card, had left the meeting. COUNCIL COMMENTS AND SUGGESTIONS Councilmernber Goulet noted that the Glitter and Glow Balloon Festival was this Saturday in Downtown Glendale. He recognized Mr. Paul Felice, the Assistant Chief of Police who is retiring, and thanked him for all he has done for the community. Councilmernber Samaniego also thanked Mr. Felice for the fine job he has done. He also thanked staff for the experience of having a student from Independence High School shadow him on Student Government Day. Councilmernber McAllister expressed his agreement with the prior comments made concerning Mr. Felice. He stated that Student Government Day is very uplifting and that he enjoys being involved. He agreed with earlier comments regarding the condition of the desert areas, stating that what has happened to the desert is shocking and something needs to be done to clean it up. Councilmernber Lieberman relayed an experience he had shared with Mr. Felice in 1973 and noted that the entire City will miss Mr. Felice. Councilmernber Martinez expressed his appreciation for Mr. Felice's excellent service over the years. 13 Mayor Scruggs stated that, if the Council could vote on it, Mr. Felice would not be allowed to retire. She then thanked the officers of the Sunrise Lion's Club for making her an honorary member. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:10 p.m. Pamela 0 eira - City Clerk 14