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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - Minutes - City Council - Meeting Date: 5/9/2000 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, MARICOPA COUNTY, ARIZONA, HELD TUESDAY, MAY 9, 2000, AT 7:00 P.M. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Scruggs, with Vice Mayor Eggleston and the following Councilmembers present: Lieberman, Martinez, McAllister and Samaniego. Councilmember Goulet was absent. Also present were Martin Vanacour, City Manager; Ed Beasley, Assistant City Manager; Peter Van Haren, 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 two ordinances and four resolutions 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 APRIL 25, 2000 It was moved by Martinez, and seconded by McAllister, to dispense with the reading of the minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of April 25, 2000, as each member of the Council had been provided copies in advance, and approve them as written. The motion carried unanimously. Councilmembers Lieberman and Samaniego were absent from the voting on the approval of the minutes. PROCLAMATIONS AND AWARDS PROCLAMATION DECLARING OLDER AMERICANS MONTH The number of older Americans is increasing and will soon comprise of half the City's population. The month of May has been chosen as Older Americans Month to honor the contributions that the senior population has made and continues to make in our society. Many citizens are unaware of the services available to the elderly, which promote their continuing active contribution to the community. The Glendale Community Council provides a wealth of information on services that are available locally to promote such participation. Mayor Scruggs presented a proclamation, declaring the month of May as Older Americans Month, to Ms. Barbara Garland, Assistant Executive Director of the Glendale Community Council. Ms. Garland presented Mayor Scruggs with a May Blitz informational packet of local services available for senior citizens. 1 CONSENT AGENDA Dr. Martin Vanacour, City Manager, read Consent Agenda Item Nos. 1 through 5 by number and title. At the request of Councilmember Martinez, Agenda Item No. 3 was heard separately. 1. AWARD OF PROPOSAL 00-18, LANDFILL WEIGH SCALE SYSTEM The City of Glendale landfill is currently equipped with two scales that weigh refuse brought to the landfill. A new scale is necessary to replace the original 27-year old landfill scale that has deteriorated to the point where it cannot be repaired. All external landfill customers, including the sanitation vehicles from the cities of Peoria and Avondale, have been temporarily directed to the one remaining inbound scale. Three local scale vendors attended a mandatory pre-proposal conference held three weeks prior to the offer due date. One offer was received from Scale Center of Arizona to remove the existing in-ground scale, prepare the scale pad site, and install a new above-ground 100 ton capacity scale system. The two non-responsive companies were contacted to determine why they did not submit proposals. One company chose not to submit a proposal because its pricing was not competitive for the size of scale needed. The second vendor was unable to propose due to current workload constraints. An evaluation committee, consisting of staff from the Landfill and Field Operations Departments, reviewed the offer and determined that it met the evaluation criteria and was within the cost budgeted for this project. Funding is available in the Landfill Operating Budget, Account Number 55-6235-8400. The recommendation was to award the contract for the installation of a new landfill weigh scale system at the landfill to Scale Center of Arizona in the amount of $65,528.74, taxes included. 2. AWARD OF CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT — 1999/2000 ASPHALT OVERLAY PROGRAM This was a request for City Council award of a construction contract to J. Banicki Construction, Inc. for milling of the existing asphalt and the replacement with new asphalt pavement. The project will consist of the removal of 1 .5 inches of the existing asphalt concrete by milling and replacing it with 1 .5 inches of new asphalt concrete pavement. Five bids were received and opened on April 27, 2000. J. Banicki Construction, Inc., a qualified and licensed contractor, submitted the lowest base bid in the amount of $151 ,187.50. Engineering staff reviewed the bids and the qualifications of the low bidder and recommended award of the contract to J. Banicki Construction, Inc. 2 Funds for this project are available in the Fiscal Year 1999/2000 budget for construction and for construction administration in Street Maintenance Account Number 12-6232-8300. The recommendation was to award the construction contract to J. Banicki Construction, Inc. in the amount of $151,187.50 CONSENT RESOLUTIONS 4. AUTHORIZATION TO SELL GENERAL OBLIGATION, HIGHWAY USER REVENUE, AND WATER AND SEWER REVENUE BONDS Over the past months, Finance Department staff has been working on the various debt structures that can be used to maximize the amount of money available to finance City projects. These efforts have been primarily focused on the issuance of general obligation, street and highway user revenue, and water and sewer revenue bonds. During April of 2000, the available bond capacity was presented to the management team, based on the market conditions that existed at that time. This analysis was prepared, based on the City's total financing needs as highlighted in the capital improvement plan (CIP), including reimbursement of certain CIP expenditures already incurred. Some of the projects anticipated to be funded in this bond sale include the West Area Water Reclamation Plant, the Cactus/Orangewood Outfall for flood control, and the Downtown Urban Design Plan. Staff prepared three resolutions for the Council's consideration. One resolution authorizes the sale of General Obligation Bonds in the amount of $21,675,000. Another resolution authorizes the sale of $8,750,000 of Street and Highway User Revenue Bonds. The third Resolution authorizes the sale of $53,000,000 of Water and Sewer Revenue Bonds. The total amount of bonds sold is $83,425,000. The proceeds of the sale will be used to finance various approved CIP projects covered by 1999 or prior voter authorizations. Contingent upon the Council's approval, staff will proceed with the publication of the resolutions authorizing the sale of the bonds. Staff will also prepare and publish a Preliminary Official Statement for each of the three categories of bonds.. Those Statements will be sent out to potential underwriting firms that are interested in buying the City's bonds. In addition, staff will present the rating agencies with additional information on the strengths of the City. Staff will work in conjunction with the Independent Financial Advisor and Bond Counsel to monitor the changes in the marketplace and the legal disclosure issues that may arise. For the first time in Glendale's history, staff will allow electronic submission of bids by underwriters in addition to traditional bidding. Only 294 bond sales were conducted electronically in the United States through October 22, 1999, the latest statistic available. Glendale is an innovator in bringing this approach to Arizona. Electronic bidding encourages wider ranging competition. Rates quoted are more 3 efficient since they reflect up-to-the-minute knowledge of current financial market conditions. Electronic submission can also reduce bidding costs for underwriters. All of these factors result in more aggressive bids, which equal lower City debt service costs. Once the proposals are received from the underwriting firms, staff and the Independent Financial Advisor will evaluate and verify the bids received to assure their accuracy and benefit to the City. These bids will then be brought to the Council for their review. Should the Council elect to accept the most responsible bid for each of the three categories of bonds, it may accept the winning bids at its June 6, 2000 formal meeting by adopting the bond ordinances that contain the bond purchase agreements. The recommendation was, by separate action for each of the three categories of bonds, to waive reading beyond the title and adopt a resolution authorizing the sale of that category of bonds. Resolution No. 3374 New Series was read by number and title only, it being A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, MARICOPA COUNTY, ARIZONA, ORDERING THE SALE OF NOT TO EXCEED $21,675,000 PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF CITY OF GLENDALE, ARIZONA GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS, SERIES JUNE 1, 2000. Resolution No. 3375 New Series was read by number and title only, it being A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, MARICOPA COUNTY, ARIZONA, ORDERING THE SALE OF NOT TO EXCEED $8,750,000 PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF CITY OF GLENDALE, ARIZONA STREET AND HIGHWAY USER REVENUE BONDS, SERIES JUNE 1, 2000. Resolution No. 3376 New Series was read by number and title only, it being A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, MARICOPA COUNTY, ARIZONA, ORDERING THE SALE OF NOT TO EXCEED $53,000,000 PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF CITY OF GLENDALE, ARIZONA WATER AND SEWER REVENUE BONDS, SERIES JUNE 1, 2000. 5. AUTHORIZATION TO PURSUE CAPITAL LEASE FINANCING ALTERNATIVES Finance Department staff has been working on capital lease financing opportunities related to budgeted capital outlay in various departments. In April of 2000, Finance Department staff met with the management team to review needs and items proposed to be financed at this time. As a result, staff prepared a resolution for the Council's consideration, authorizing the Chief Financial Officer to obtain capital lease financing at this time for authorized expenditures not to exceed $25,000,000. Contingent upon the Council's approval, staff will proceed to work with the City's Independent Financial Advisor and Bond Counsel to structure the capital lease documents that will be required by prospective lessors. Items anticipated to be funded in this capital lease purchase include construction of a new Adult Center, a Material Recovery facility, and 54,500 ninety-gallon recycling containers. 4 Once proposals are received, staff and the Independent Financial Advisor will evaluate their benefit to the City. The proposals will then be brought to the Council for possible action at the June 6, 2000 formal meeting. The recommendation was to waive reading beyond the title and adopt a resolution authorizing the Finance Officer of the City to pursue capital lease financing alternatives in an amount not to exceed $25,000,000. Resolution No. 3377 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 THE FINANCE OFFICER OF THE CITY TO PURSUE CAPITAL LEASE FINANCING ALTERNATIVES IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $25,000,000 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. It was moved by Eggleston, and seconded by Martinez, to approve the recommended actions on Consent Agenda Item Nos. 1, 2, 4 and 5, including the approval and adoption of Resolution Nos. 3374 New Series, 3375 New Series, 3376 New Series; and 3377 New Series. The motion carried unanimously. 3. APPROVAL OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT — SKUNK CREEK LINEAR PARK This was a request for City Council approval of a professional services agreement with Logan Simpson Design Inc. in an amount not to exceed $126,608 for the development of plans and specifications, together with construction services for the proposed Skunk Creek Linear Park, commencing at 51St Avenue and continuing along the Skunk Creek Wash to 73rd Avenue. The proposed park development for this linear park site will be consistent with the master plan that was reviewed by the Council at the July 20, 1999 Workshop meeting. This agreement will include the design for the following amenities: paved concrete multi-use path, equestrian trail, landscape areas, trail crossings, benches, trash receptacles, shade structures, drinking fountains, bike racks, signage and trailhead lighting. The master plan encompassing the stated activities was developed utilizing extensive public participation. Letters of Interest were solicited in September of 1999, followed by Requests for Proposal in November of 1999. Eleven firms responded. After review of the submittals, the committee selected the firm of Logan Simpson Design, Inc. for the project. Funds for this project are available in Park Bonds Account Number 36-8523- 8300. 5 The recommendation was to approve the professional services agreement with Logan Simpson Design, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $126,608. Councilmember Martinez inquired as to why Logan Simpson, which ranked #2 on the scoring, was recommended for the award in lieu of Olsson Associates, which ranked #1. The footnote on the professional services ranking summary explained that Olsson Associates was not recommended for the award because it had been selected as the consultant on the Foothills Phase Il project. Mr. Ken Reedy, Deputy City Manager, stated that there was concern with regard to whether one firm could perform well on both projects. He noted that the selection committee had decided it would not be possible for one firm to perform both jobs in a timely manner. Mr. Warren Smith, Director of Parks and Recreation, stated that the City wanted both jobs done at the same time and by awarding professional service awards to both firms, they could get both of these large projects done in 90 days. Councilmember Martinez asked if the consultants were aware that they would only get one contract even though they bid on both projects. Mr. Smith answered in the affirmative. It was moved by Martinez, and seconded by Eggleston, to approve the recommended action on Consent Agenda Item No. 3. Mayor Scruggs noted that the consistent high rating which Olsson Associates had achieved was phenomenal. She inquired if this firm had received the same scoring on the other project. Mr. Smith replied that they had. He said that he was comfortable with both firms and noted that Olsson Associates had worked on the original design of Skunk Creek. Upon a call for the question, the motion carried unanimously. PUBLIC HEARING — SPECIAL EVENT LIQUOR LICENSE 6. WINE FESTIVAL LICENSE FOR KOKOPELLI WINERY — MAY 20-21, 2000 This was a request for a wine festival license for Kokopelli Winery. The event is the Grand Canyon Sweet Onion Festival at Sahuaro Ranch Park, which is located at 9802 North 59m Avenue. This event will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 20, 2000 and from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, May 21, 2000. This is the second wine festival license which the applicant has requested in the City of Glendale this year. If this license is approved, the total days expended by this applicant will be 36 of the allowed 75 days this calendar year. Under the provisions of Arizona Revised Statutes, Section 4-203.03, the City is required to recommend approval or disapproval of the license to the State of Arizona Department of Liquor Licenses and Control. 6 The recommendation was to conduct a public hearing and forward the application to the State of Arizona Department of Liquor Licenses and Control, with the recommendation for approval. 7. SPECIAL EVENT LIQUOR LICENSE FOR ST. HELEN'S CHURCH -. MAY 13, 2000 This was a request for a special event liquor license for St. Helen's Church. The event is an appreciation dinner/fundraiser, which will be located at St. Helen's Church, 5510 West Cholla Street. This event is sponsored by St. Helen's Church. The event will be held from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. on Saturday, May 13, 2000. This is the first special event license requested by this applicant this year. If this license is approved, the total days expended by this applicant will be 1 of the allowed 10 days this calendar year. Under the provisions of the Arizona Revised Statutes, Section 4-203.02, the City is required to recommend approval or disapproval of the license to the State of Arizona Department of Liquor Licenses and Control. The recommendation was to conduct a public hearing and forward the application to the State of Arizona Department of Liquor Licenses and Control, with recommendation for approval. Mayor Scruggs opened the public hearing on Agenda Item Nos. 6 and 7. Mr. Leonard Clark, a resident of the City of Glendale Barrell District, had submitted a public hearing speaker's card in support of Agenda Item No. 7. He was not present when called upon to speak by Mayor Scruggs. Mayor Scruggs closed the public hearing. It was moved by Lieberman, and seconded by Martinez, to forward the special event liquor license application for Kokopelli Winery for the Grand Canyon Sweet Onion Festival to be held at Sahuaro Ranch Park on May 20 and 21, 2000, and the special event liquor license application for an appreciation dinner/fundraiser to be held at St. Helen's Church on May 13, 2000, to the State of Arizona Department of Liquor Licenses and Control, with the recommendation for approval. The motion carried unanimously. 7 PUBLIC HEARING — LIQUOR LICENSES 8. LIQUOR LICENSE NO. 3-701 — SKIPPER'S LOUNGE This was a request for a person transfer for a series 6 (on & off-sale retail, all liquor) license for Skipper's Lounge, which is located at 6124 North 43rd Avenue. The previous owner operated this business as Skipper's Lounge and held a series 6 (on & off-sale retail, all liquor) license at this location. The applicant is presently operating at this location pursuant to an interim permit. 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 applicant was notified by regular and certified mail of the hearing date, place and time. The Planning Department, the Police Department and the Maricopa County Health Department have reviewed the application and determined that it meets all technical requirements. The recommendation was to conduct a public hearing and forward the application to the State of Arizona Department of Liquor Licenses and Control, with the recommendation for approval. 9. LIQUOR LICENSE NO. 3-702 — LA PLACITA WEST MEXICAN FOOD This was a request for a new series 12 (restaurant) license for La Placita West Mexican Food, which is located at 5837 West Thunderbird Road. The previous owner operated this business as La Placita West Mexican Food and held a series 12 (restaurant) license at this location. A new series 12 license is required for this location because a series 12 license is not transferable. The applicant is presently operating at this location pursuant to an interim permit. 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 applicant was notified by regular and certified mail of the hearing date, place and time. The Planning Department, the Police Department and the Maricopa County Health Department have reviewed the application and determined that it meets all technical requirements. The recommendation was to conduct a public hearing and forward the application to the State of Arizona Department of Liquor Licenses and Control, with the recommendation for approval. 10. LIQUOR LICENSE NO. 3-704 — GOLDEN DRAGON CHINESE RESTAURANT This was a request for a new series 12 (restaurant) license for the Golden Dragon Chinese Restaurant, which is located at 5920 West Greenway Road. The previous owner operated this business as the Golden Dragon Restaurant and held a 8 series 12 (restaurant) license at this location. A new license is required for this location because a series 12 license is not transferable. The applicant is presently operating at this location pursuant to an interim permit. 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 applicant was notified by regular and certified mail of the hearing date, place and time. The Planning Department, the Police Department and the Maricopa County Health Department have reviewed the application and determined that it meets all technical requirements. The recommendation was to conduct a public hearing and forward the application to the State of Arizona Department of Liquor Licenses and Control, with the recommendation for approval. 11 . LIQUOR LICENSE NO. 3-705 — JB'S FAMILY RESTAURANT NO. 340 This was a request for a person transfer for a series 7 (on & off-sale retail, beer & wine) license for JB's Family Restaurant No. 340, which is located at 5740 West Peoria Avenue. The previous owner operated this business as JB's Family Restaurant No. 340 and held a series 7 (on & off-sale retail, beer & wine) license at this location. The applicant is presently operating at this location pursuant to an interim permit. 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 applicant was notified by regular and certified mail of the hearing date, place and time. The Planning Department, the Police Department and the Maricopa County Health Department have reviewed the application and determined that it meets all technical requirements. The recommendation was to conduct a public hearing and forward the application to the State of Arizona Department of Liquor Licenses and Control, with the recommendation for approval. Mayor Scruggs opened the public hearing on Agenda Item Nos. 8, 9, 10 and 11. As there were no comments, she closed the public hearing. Councilmember Lieberman commented that none of these four liquor license applications would increase the total number of liquor licenses in the City. It was moved by Lieberman, and seconded by Martinez, to forward Liquor License Applications No. 3-701 for Skipper's Lounge; No. 3-702 for La Placita West Mexican Food; No. 3-704 for Golden Dragon Chinese Restaurant; and No. 3- 705 for JB's Family Restaurant No. 340 to the State of Arizona Department of Liquor Licenses and Control, with the recommendation for approval. The motion carried unanimously. 9 ORDINANCES 12. ZONING ORDINANCE TEXT AMENDMENT Z-00-08: PROFESSIONAL OFFICE DEFINITION Mr. Ray Jacobs, Zoning Administrator, presented this request by Mr. Bill Cleland to add a definition for "professional office" use. The amendment describes "Professional Offices" as service uses that require specialized training or professional certification. A professional office does not include the exchange or sale of merchandise on the premises. The definition includes a range of typical uses such as engineer, attorney, chiropractor, dentist, and accountant. "Professional Offices" are permitted in the R-O (Residential Office), C-O (Commercial Office), and G-O (General Office) zoning districts. "Professional Offices" are also listed in the C-1 (Neighborhood Commercial), SC (Shopping Center), C-2 (General Commercial), and C-3 (Heavy Commercial) districts. A definition of "Professional Office" will assist staff in administering the ordinance. It will also clarify that massage therapy is a professional office use. This was interpreted to be a "personal service" use permitted only in commercial zoning districts in 1992. Since then, the profession has changed to become a common health care service, with characteristics similar to other health care providers. The Planning Commission recommended approval of Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment Z-00-08 at its April 20, 2000 meeting. No one but the applicant spoke at the meeting. The recommendation was to conduct a public hearing, approve Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment Z-00-08, waive reading beyond the title, and adopt an ordinance amending the text of the Zoning Ordinance. Ordinance No. 2136 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, ARIZIONA, ARTICLE 2 (DEFINITIONS AND RULES OF CONSTRUCTION) BY ADDING THE DEFINITIION FOR PROFESSIONAL OFFICE; AND SETTING FORTH AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mr. Jacobs noted that Mr. Bill Cleland, the applicant, was present at tonight's meeting, but did not intend to speak unless the Council had any questions to ask him. There were no questions for Mr. Cleland. Mayor Scruggs opened the public hearing on Agenda Item No. 12. As there were no comments, she closed the public hearing. 10 It was moved by McAllister, and seconded by Samaniego, to approve Ordinance No. 2136 New Series. Motion carried on a roll call vote, with the following members voting "aye": Samaniego, McAllister, Eggleston, Lieberman, Martinez, and Scruggs. Members voting "nay": none. 13. EXCHANGE OF CLOSED WELL SITE FOR ADDITIONAL RIGHT-OF-WAY Mr. Ken Reedy, Deputy City Manager, presented this item. Mercy Housing Southwest is planning to develop "Vista Alegre," a 60-unit low income elderly and senior housing project at the southeast corner of Maryland Avenue and 65th Drive. Mercy Housing Southwest does not yet own the property, but is in escrow to purchase, waiting for final plan approval from the City before closing. The City of Glendale owns a 30' x 30' well site within the development site. The well was never used by the City, and is believed to have been capped shortly after it was acquired. The well has been formally closed with the Arizona Department of Water Resources. In order for the City Planning Department to act on Mercy Housing's requests for plat approval, it will be necessary to relinquish the City's interest in the 900 square foot well site. In exchange, Mercy Housing Southwest will give the City approximately 2,500 square feet of needed right-of-way along the south half of the property's west boundary line. This exchange will provide for right of way and street improvements along 65th Avenue. The owner of the property, Valley Villa Enterprises, Inc. has provided written authorization for Mercy Housing Southwest to act on its behalf in this matter. The exchange will be contingent upon Mercy Housing Southwest completing its purchase of the surrounding property at the close of escrow, and developing the proposed low-income elderly and senior housing project. There are no costs associated with this exchange. The recommendation was to waive reading beyond the title and adopt an ordinance authorizing the City Manager to execute all documents relating to the exchange of the well site for the needed right-of-way, contingent upon Mercy Housing Southwest acquiring title to the other property comprising its proposed development, and completing the proposed low income elderly and senior housing project. Councilmember Lieberman requested assurance that the well site had been covered with cement. Mr. Reedy replied by saying that, following abandonment, the well site had been capped and filled. 11 Ordinance No. 2137 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 EXCHANGE OF A WELL SITE FOR ADDITIONAL RIGHT-OF-WAY AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF MARYLAND AVENUE AND 65TH DRIVE IN GLENDALE, ARIZONA, TO THE OWNERS OF RECORD OF THE ABUTTING PROPERTY; AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO RECORD A CERTIFIED COPY OF THIS ORDINANCE. It was moved by Martinez, and seconded by Samaniego, to approve Ordinance No. 2137 New Series. Motion carried on a roll call vote, with the following members voting "aye": Samaniego, McAllister, Eggleston, Lieberman, Martinez, and Scruggs. Members voting "nay": none. MOTION TO EXCUSE COUNCILMEMBER GOULET It was moved by Eggleston, and seconded by Samaniego, to excuse Councilmember Goulet from tonight's meeting. The motion carried unanimously. Vice Mayor Eggleston noted that Councilmember Goulet was on his way back to Glendale from a meeting he had attended on behalf of the City in Washington, D.C. REQUEST FOR FUTURE WORKSHOP AND EXECUTIVE SESSION It was moved by Eggleston, and seconded by Lieberman, to hold a City Council Executive Session in the 4th floor conference room of City Hall at 4:30 p.m. on Friday, May 12, 2000; to vacate the Workshop meeting scheduled for May 16, 2000 and the City Council meeting of May 23, 2000; to hold a City Council Workshop on Tuesday, May 30, 2000 at 1:30 p.m. in Room B-3 of the City Council Chambers, to be followed by an Executive Session pursuant to A.R.S. 38-431.03; and to hold a City Council meeting at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers on May 30, 2000. The motion carried unanimously. CITIZEN COMMENTS Mr. Leonard Clark, a resident of the City of Glendale Barrel District, commented on the strip mall located at 59th & Olive Avenues. He noted that, although he believed business owners should have right to run their businesses, stores selling drug paraphernalia and topless clubs should not be located in a residential area that houses families with children. He compared the friendliness of the staff of the City of Glendale to that of the City of Odessa in Texas. He said he hoped the City's friendliness would continue. He suggested that the City erect a monument or put up an exhibit at the Glendale Civic Center to honor police officers who have lost their lives. Mr. Clark noted the heavy traffic around Horizon Elementary School on 47th Avenue between Northern and Olive Avenues. He asked the City Council to monitor federal grant funding. He complimented the Council on the wonderful job it was doing for the City. 12 COUNCIL COMMENTS AND SUGGESTIONS Vice Mayor Eggleston invited everyone to attend the Grand Canyon Sweet Onion Festival to be held at Sahuaro Ranch Park from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on May 20th and 21St Councilmember Lieberman reminded everyone that the City of Glendale would be holding its general election on May 16th. He noted the importance of voting on Proposition 402 — the request for a permanent base adjustment. He said he hoped that everyone would support this very important proposition. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:45 p.m. i Pame;iveira - City Clerk 13