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OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, MARICOPA COUNTY, ARIZONA,
HELD TUESDAY, JULY 25, 2000, AT 7:00 P.M.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Scruggs, with Vice Mayor Eggleston
and the following Council members present: Clark, Frate, Goulet, and Lieberman.
Councilmember Martinez was absent.
Also present were Martin Vanacour, City Manager; Ed Beasley, Assistant City
Manager; Gary Verburg, Interim City Attorney; and Pamela Oliveira, City Clerk.
COMPLIANCE WITH ARTICLE VII, SECTION 6(c) OF THE GLENDLE CHARTER
A statement was filed by the City Clerk that the six resolutions and five
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.
Mayor Scruggs recognized Mr. Joe Shelton, Scoutmaster of Glendale Boy Scout
Troop No. 667, and the boy scouts who were in attendance: Hunter Bennett, Taylor
Finn, Stephen Opel, and Gavin Ely.
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF JULY 11, 2000
It was moved by Goulet, and seconded by Lieberman, to dispense with the
reading of the minutes of the regular Council meeting held on July 11, 2000, as
each member of the Council had been provided copies in advance, and approve
them as written. The motion carried unanimously.
PROCLAMATIONS AND AWARDS
RECOGNITION OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ADVISORYCOMMITTEE
MEMBERS
The terms of Ms. Jodi Decker and Mr. Tom Kadomoto, members of the
Community Development Advisory Committee (CDAC), have expired. They have spent
countless volunteer hours evaluating proposals for Community Development Block
Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnerships Program funds and advising the
Council on community development funding issues. Ms. Decker also served as Vice
Chair. Their service on the Committee has been a critical component of the citizen
participation process for the Neighborhood Revitalization Division and their insight and
enthusiasm has contributed greatly to the success of the CDBG and HOME programs.
Ms. Decker and Mr. Kadomoto should be commended for their commitment and
dedicated service to the Community Development Advisory Committee.
Mayor Scruggs presented plaques to Ms. Jodi Decker and Mr. Tom
Kadomoto for their outstanding service on the Community Development Advisory
Committee. Ms. Decker thanked Mayor Scruggs and the Neighborhood Services
Division. She said that the City of Glendale is extremely well run and treats its
volunteers wonderfully. Mr. Kadomoto thanked Mayor Scruggs and the Council.
He stated that it had been an honor to serve on this committee.
RECOGNITION OF COMMUNITY SERVICE FOR PARKS AND RECREATION
COMMISSION MEMBERS
Ms. Meg Dunn and Mr. Steven Frate recently completed terms on the Parks and
Recreation Commission. The purpose of the Commission is to act in an advisory
capacity to the City Council on matters related to parks and recreation facilities and
programs.
Ms. Dunn served on the Commission from April of 1996 to April of 2000 and was
Vice Chair of the Commission from May of 1999 to April of 2000. Mr. Frate served on
the Commission from October of 1995 to April of 2000 and was Chairperson from April
of 1999 to April of 2000.
During their collective tenure, they have spent numerous volunteer hours
reviewing park plans, recreation programs, park rules and regulations, and forwarding
recommendations to the City Council for adoption. As a direct result of their efforts, 11
parks have been added to the parks system, 23 new recreation programs were created
or improved, and renovation of more than 27 parks was completed with increased
lighting, picnic facilities, and playgrounds.
The Commission began the process of updating the Parks and Recreation
Master Plan in January of 1999. This document will provide policies and strategies for
the continued development of Parks and Recreation facilities and programs for the next
ten years.
Ms. Dunn and Mr. Frate are to be commended for their commitment, dedication,
and contributions to the Parks and Recreation system.
Mayor Scruggs presented plaques to Ms. Meg Dunn and Mr. Steven Frate
for their outstanding service to the Parks and Recreation Commission. Ms. Dunn
thanked the City for allowing her to be a Parks and Recreation Commissioner.
She stated that it had been a wonderful experience. She also thanked Mr. Warren
Smith, Parks and Recreation Director, and his staff for the dedicated job they
have done. She urged the Council to continue to save land for parks, stating that
parks relieve stress and provide a place for children to play and families to spend
quality time together. Councilmember Frate thanked his fellow Commission
members. He stated that they need to work as a team and consider what is best
for the City as a whole. He thanked Mayor Scruggs and the Council for their
support, as well as the Parks and Recreation staff for their professionalism and
assistance. He also thanked the citizens for their input on the Ten Year Parks
Master Plan.
2000 RUTH BYRNE HISTORIC PRESERVATION AWARD
The Historic Preservation Commission has selected Ms. Carol and Dr. Charles
St. Clair as the recipients of the prestigious Ruth Byrne Historic Preservation Award for
the year 2000. The St. Clairs have a long history of preservation activities in the City of
Glendale and, most recently, have been the driving force behind the revitalization
efforts at Manistee Ranch. They have provided many hours of volunteer service for
ongoing research and compiling the history of Manistee Ranch, which resulted in its
listing on the National Register of Historic Places. As part of their continuing efforts, the
St. Clairs have acted as historians, caretakers, project managers, and docents.
The Ruth Byrne Historic Preservation Award was established in 1996 to
recognize outstanding contributions by individuals or organizations to historic
preservation in the City. The first recipient was Richard Coffinger for his efforts to
preserve and restore the First National Bank building located at 6838 North 58th Drive
in downtown Glendale. Mayor Elaine Scruggs was the recipient for 1997 for her
leadership in the preservation of the Manistee Ranch main house and palm grove
located at 5127 West Northern Avenue. In 1998, the award was presented to Martha
Campbell for her work on the preservation and restoration of the 1895 V. E. Messinger
house located at 7141 North 59th Avenue. There were two awards presented in 1999.
The first was to Sue Branch for her efforts in the revitalization of the Catlin Court
Specialty Area of Downtown Glendale and the second to the Glendale Historical
Society for twenty-five years of contribution to historic preservation efforts in Glendale.
The Historic Preservation Commission solicited nominations for the 2000 award
in April and May of this year. The Commission made its selection at its meeting held on
May 25, 2000.
Mayor Scruggs and Mr. Doug Sexton, Chairman of the Historic
Preservation Commission, presented the 2000 Ruth Byrne Historic Preservation
Award to Ms. Carol St. Clair and Dr. Charles St. Clair. Ms. St. Clair thanked the
City and Councilmembers for their support. She said that she has always
considered Glendale her home, even though she has not lived in Glendale since
1956. Dr. St. Clair stated that they were accepting this award on behalf of the
hundreds of people who have supported them in their work.
CONSENT AGENDA
Dr. Martin Vanacour, City Manager, read Consent Agenda Item Nos. 1 through
15 by number and title.
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1. AWARD OF PROPOSAL 00-34, TWO REFUSE COLLECTION LOADERS
Two proposals were received to supply the City with two new loaders to be used
by the Sanitation Division for loose trash collection throughout the City. The two new
loaders replace existing units that are scheduled for replacement due to age and hours.
The new loaders are covered by a complete factory warranty.
An evaluation panel, consisting of staff from the Equipment Management and
Sanitation Departments, reviewed the offers, using specific evaluation criteria which
included compliance with specifications, cost, warranty, and delivery schedule. The
offer scored highest by the panel was submitted by Falcon Power. The contract
contains an option clause that permits the City to purchase up to two additional units
under the same terms and conditions for a period of one year from the award, or at
mutually agreed-upon terms and conditions within two years of the award. Funding is
available in Sanitation Curb Service Lease Purchase Account Number 57-6272-08400.
The recommendation was to award the purchase of two loaders to Falcon Power
in the amount of $90,082.85, taxes included.
2. CHANGE ORDER - THUNDERBIRD PARK WROUGHT IRON FENCE
Four offers were received on April 6, 2000 in response to Request for Proposal
00-22, Installation of Wrought Iron Fence at Thunderbird Park. The scope of work
included the fabrication and installation of 761 linear feet of wrought iron fence on the
western border of Thunderbird Park along 59th Avenue.
An evaluation panel, comprised of staff from the Parks and Recreation
Department, reviewed the proposals, using specific evaluation criteria which included
cost, compliance with specifications, warranty, and references. The offer scored
highest by the evaluation panel was submitted by Brown's Custom Fence.
The contract was awarded to Brown's Custom Fence in the amount of
$23,455.52, taxes included, and installation began on May 15, 2000. The original
specification called for rock fascia only on the 59th Avenue side of the block columns at
both ends of the fence. It was determined by staff that the fascia should be on all four
sides of the columns for a proper appearance. An additional 18 linear feet of fence was
also required for the safety of pedestrians along 59th Avenue to keep them away from
the drainage culvert north of the Wildlife Viewing Area. These two changes resulted in
an addition to the base contract in the amount of $2,893.07. Funds are available in
Parks Department Development Impact Fees-Zone 3 Account Number 14-9007-8330.
The recommendation was to authorize the additional payment in the amount of
$2,893.07 to Brown's Custom Fence for a total contract price of $26,348.59, taxes
included.
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3. CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 AND FINAL — THUNDERBIRD WILDLIFE VIEWING
BLIND
This was a request for City Council approval of Change Order No. 1 and Final in
the amount of $17,342.95 to the contract with Constructart Corporation for the
Thunderbird Wildlife Viewing Blind project. The original contract was awarded to
Constructart Corporation on February 22, 2000 in the amount of $121,848.19.
This change order is a result of additional work that was required during
construction and final completion of the project. The actual lake level elevation
determined the elevation points for the park site, which resulted in additional
construction surveying and grading. The Americans With Disabilities Act required that
adjustments be made to the proposed slope, resulting in the removal and replacement
of concrete curb, gutter, and sidewalk. In addition, a concrete scupper was added to
allow drainage from the parking lot to the proposed retention basin.
This change order also allowed the contractor to bore under the existing street
for the installation of a water service to avoid cutting and replacing the asphalt. An
upgrade on the steel used for the fence fabrication is also included in this change order
at the request of the Parks and Recreation Department.
The amount of this change order is $17,342.95, resulting in a revised contract of
$139,191.14. Funds in the amount of $8,370 will need to be transferred from Parks
and Recreation, Zone 3 Administrative Contingency Account Number 14-8538-8300 to
Thunderbird Wildlife Viewing Blind Project Account Number 47-9553-8300 to cover the
cost of this change order. The remaining funds are available in the project account.
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. 1 and Final in the amount of $17,342.95.
4. CHANGE ORDER NO. 2 AND FINAL — SINE HARDWARE BUILDING
REMODEL _,_..
This was a request for City Council approval of Change Order No. 2 and Final in
the amount of $20,194.94 to the contract with Woods Construction Company for the
Sine Hardware Building Remodel Project. The original contract was awarded on
August 24, 1999.
This change order is a result of additional work that was required during
construction and final completion of the project. During demolition of the interior, it was
noted that the existing roof trusses were cracked, requiring additional reinforcing, and
removal of existing concrete footings was required for installation of underground
utilities. Electrical modifications were also required in the elevator room to obtain State
certification. Additional fire strobes, emergency lights and fire-rated doors were
installed in stairwells and corridor, along with additional fire sprinklers which were
required in the skylight and elevator shaft to meet building code.
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This change order also encompasses the addition of decorative acoustical
ceiling tile in various rooms. Modifications to allow existing doors to swing inward were
required to meet building code. Additional bracing was added to the mechanical yard
fence for security, along with the installation of new parking bumpers.
The amount of this change order is $20,194.94, resulting in a revised amount of
$1,454,786.92. The funds for this change order will need to be transferred from
General Fund Contingency Account Number 01-2450-7000 to Sine Hardware Building
Remodel Account Number 01-8987-8300. 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 and Final in the amount of $20,194.94.
5. DOWNTOWN FACADE PROJECT: 5749, 5751 AND 5753 WEST GLENDALE
AVENUE (JACKA'S HOTEL)
In October of 1999, Mr. L. James Eggleston, owner of properties located at
5749, 5751 and 5753 West Glendale Avenue, applied for a grant through the City's
Downtown Commercial Façade Improvement Program for qualifying improvements
made to the façade of Jacka's Gaslight Hotel.
The total building improvement costs were $489,000, with $124,448.65 being
spent on exterior facades. According to program guidelines, Mr. Eggleston is eligible to
receive a grant of $37,334.60, an amount equal to 30% of qualifying expenditures.
The applicant has satisfied the requirements for the Downtown Commercial
Façade Improvement Program, which included following the established procedures,
submitting detailed proposals, bids, building plans, receipts, copies of checks, and
obtaining all necessary permits. Since the requested grant is more than $25,000, the
award must be approved by the City Council.
The Downtown Façade Program Fund, Account Number 01-8903-8320, contains
a balance of $99,720.
The recommendation was to authorize the approval of the requested rebate
grant of $37,334.60 from the Downtown Façade Program Fund.
6. AUTHORIZATION FOR THE POLICE DEPARTMENT TO PURCHASE THE
IMMOBILISER ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM FOR INSTALLATION ON ALL POLICE
VEHICLES
The Glendale Police Department requested authorization to purchase the
"Immobiliser" anti-theft system for installation on all Police Department vehicles. The
"Immobiliser" anti-theft system is designed to prevent the theft of vehicles by utilizing a
device that electronically locks the engine.
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The Immobiliser, Incorporated has a twelve-year proven track record of zero
thefts when installed in vehicles. Over four million of these units have been sold in
thirty-one countries. Once an Immobiliser is installed, The Immobiliser, Inc. will
guarantee the theft deterrent system with a lifetime warranty on parts and labor. In the
event that a vehicle equipped with the Immobiliser is stolen, The Immobiliser, Inc.
covers the insurance deductible up to $5,000.
The Immobiliser operates by interrupting several vital electrical circuits. The
engine can only be turned on when the correct data key or digital coded key is read by
the system. Installation of the Immobiliser does not void vehicle manufacturer
warranties. The total request is for $53,772.60, which will provide for the installation of
the Immobiliser in each of the 217 vehicles. A transfer of funds from General Fund
Contingency Account Number 01-2450-7000 will need to be made to the Police
Department Account Number 01-3210-8400 to facilitate for purchase of this equipment.
The recommendation was to authorize the transfer of funds and award a contract
to The Immobiliser, Inc. in the amount of $53,772.60, taxes included.
7. LANDFILL CONTRACT WITH CITY WASTE SYSTEMS
Council has consistently implemented programs which have the goal of
stabilizing user rates and fees. In the solid waste area, one of the key residential rate
stabilization strategies relates to increasing the amount of refuse brought to the
Glendale Landfill from outside sources. Council requested staff to increase tonnage, up
to 200,000 tons per year, from outside sources, on the condition that this tonnage did
not require extensive transport across the Valley, thus increasing traffic and air
pollution. Currently, Glendale has contracts with the Cities of Peoria and Avondale to
landfill their refuse. Council has recently approved a contract with Summit Waste to
receive their tonnage. Taking advantage of these opportunities has allowed the City
Glendale to increase landfill tonnage by 84,000 tons per year over the last three years.
This tonnage has added approximately $1,700,000 annually to Glendale's Landfill
revenues.
Currently, the City has an opportunity to add additional tonnage to its landfill.
City Waste Systems, a new small collection company, has signed an agreement to
bring 7,000 to 10,000 tons annually to the City's landfill. The company will pay $20.25
per ton, plus the $0.25 State environmental fee. The minimum revenue, not including
the State landfill tax, would be $141,750, at the rate of 7,000 tons per year. This
tonnage is currently collected in the West Valley and is going to the Paradise Waste
Landfill in Buckeye, Arizona. Given the City's service level commitments and its price,
City Waste has chosen the City as its vendor of choice. Staff proposed a five-year
contract, similar to the intergovernmental agreements the City has with the Cities of
Peoria and Avondale and Summit Waste as an opportunity to add revenue to the
landfill fund and meet the Council goal of controlling residential rate increases.
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The recommendation was to authorize the City Manager to enter into a five-year
agreement with City Waste at the quoted rates, with CPI (consumer price index)
escalators every two years.
8. AWARD OF PROPOSAL 00-19, CITY CENTER MASTER PLAN
At the April 18, 2000 Council Workshop, staff was given direction to proceed with
soliciting proposals from consultants, interviewing interested firms, and making a
recommendation of the most qualified firm to the City Council. At the July 18, 2000
Council Workshop, staff presented a recommendation to retain the services of RNL
Design, Inc. to complete the City Center Master Plan for a sum of $216,329.
The Request for Proposal, interview and evaluation process followed the City's
established Materials Management procedures, which was presented at the July 18,
2000 Council Workshop.
RNL Design, Inc. will be the lead firm for the project, which will include citizen
participation, market analysis, planning, landscape architecture, architecture, and
financial feasibility analysis. The City Center Master Plan will involve a comprehensive
planning and citizen participation process that will result in Planning Commission public
hearings and, ultimately, City Council hearings and action. The project will be initiated
following Council approval and is projected for completion within 13 months.
The City Council allocated $200,000 for this project as part of the Fiscal Year
2000-2001 Budget. The Economic Development Department has an additional
$16,329 available from the Fiscal Year 1999-2000 Budget, which will carry over. Funds
for the City Center Master Plan are in Economic Development Department Account
Number 01-5410-7330.
The recommendation was to approve the contract with RNL Design Inc. for an
amount not to exceed $216,329 to complete the City Center Master Plan.
9. PURCHASE OF STREET SWEEPER
Schwarze Industries manufacturers the only street sweeper that fully complies
with all local and federal statutes related to the removal of particulate matter less than
10 micron (PM 10). This sweeper features a patented cleaning system that captures
and removes dust particles and also features the only dumping mechanism designed to
prevent the reintroduction of dust back into the air. The Streets Department wishes to
purchase one street sweeper for use on the major arterials throughout the City. The
new unit is an addition to the fleet and comes with a full-factory warranty. All warranty
and sales for Schwarze sweepers in Arizona are administered locally by Balar
Equipment Co.
Funding is available in Streets Divisions Street Cleaning Account Number
12-6233-08400.
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The recommendation was to award the purchase of one street sweeper from
Balar Equipment Co. in the amount of $278,906.25, taxes included.
CONSENT RESOLUTIONS
10. APPROVAL OF INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENTS AND TRANSPORTA-
TION SERVICE AGREEMENTS FOR THE EDUCATION CIRCULATOR
TRANSIT SERVICE
This was a request for City Council approval of intergovernmental agreements
between the City of Glendale, Arizona State University West (ASU West), and the
Maricopa County Community College District, doing business as (d.b.a.) Glendale
Community College, (GCC), and a separate transportation agreement between the City
and Thunderbird, The American Graduate School of International Management
(Thunderbird, AGSIM). These agreements would provide for a transit link between the
schools and also provide new fixed route bus service to the general public along 51St
Avenue, from Olive Avenue to Thunderbird Road.
The Transportation Department, as reviewed by the Alternative Transportation
Committee, has sought to develop small-scale transit projects that can demonstrate
transit successes for specific needs. The education circulator was one of four routes
proposed having the potential to satisfy this goal.
As a result of a series of meetings between staff and representatives of the
participating institutions, an agreement on funding responsibilities, routing and
scheduling was reached, culminating with a recommendation to implement the service.
Under the terms of the agreements, the City would provide transit services, as a
pilot program, to the institutions for the timeframe from July of 2000 until the end of
June 2001. The total cost of providing the service, through a private carrier, would be
$132,536. The City will pay 65% of the costs; ASU West and GCC would each pay
13%, and Thunderbird, AGSIM would pay 9% of the costs.
The education circulator will provide alternative transportation for students of the
participating schools, facilitating cooperative scholastic programs, as well as providing
bus service to the general public along the fixed route. The route would be from GCC,
east on Olive Avenue to 51St Avenue, north on 51st Avenue to ASU West on
Thunderbird Road. The bus would then travel west on Thunderbird Road to 59th
Avenue, then north to Thunderbird AGSIM, after which it would reverse its route.
The recommendation was to waive reading beyond the title and adopt a
resolution authorizing the City Manager to sign any and all documentation relating to
this request.
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Resolution No. 3394 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
INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENTS WITH ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY
WEST AND GLENDALE COMMUNITY COLLEGE, ALONG WITH A
TRANSPORTATION SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH THE AMERICAN GRADUATE
SCHOOL OF INTERNATIONAL MANAGEMENT FOR THE JOINT AND
COOPERATIVE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING TRANSIT SERVICES AKA THE
EDUCATION CIRCULATOR.
11. AUTHORIZATION OF THE ISSUANCE OF INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT
AUTHORITY BOND FINANCING FOR NATIONAL HOMES TRUST IVLINC_
The Industrial Development Authority of the City of Glendale ("Authority") was
incorporated in 1982 as a vehicle through which revenue bonds can be issued to
provide financing for qualified economic development projects. There are a number of
projects that are eligible, but, for the most part, financing in Glendale is for
manufacturing companies, higher education institutions, health care institutions, and
nonprofit entities engaged in eligible activities. IDA financing is an economic
development tool for the community as an incentive available to eligible activities.
On June 27, 2000, the Authority considered the application of, and granted
preliminary approval for, the issuance of an amount not to exceed $2,700,000 of the
Authority's bonds (the "Bonds") for the purpose of assisting National Homes Trust IV,
Inc. in financing the acquisition and rehabilitation of the Maridale Villa Apartment
Complex, a 98-unit multifamily residential property located at 5701 North 67th Avenue in
the City of Glendale, to be operated and managed in order to provide affordable
housing to persons of low to moderate income means (the "Project").
National Homes Trust IV, Inc. is a non-profit corporation, granted tax-exempt
status by the Internal Revenue Service pursuant to Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal
Revenue Code of 1986, as amended and operates under the umbrella of National
Homes Trust, which itself is a non-profit 501(a)(3) qualified entity. Charter Realty
Group, a California corporation, and an affiliate of National Homes Trust will manage
the Project. Charter Realty Group is currently managing approximately 5,000 units of
multi-family housing located in nine states and the District of Columbia.
The Bonds will be issued under Trust Indentures between the Authority and
Chase Bank of Texas, National Association, as Trustee, and the proceeds received by
the Authority from the issuance and sale of the Bonds will be loaned by the Authority to
National Homes Trust IV, Inc. under and pursuant to terms and provisions of applicable
Loan Agreements. The Underwriter for the financing is Miller & Schroeder Financial,
Inc., which will purchase the Bonds from the authority for re-offering in a public
distribution, although the primary market for the Bonds will be institutional bond funds.
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The proceedings for the issuance of the Bonds require approval of the Mayor
and Council of the City of Glendale; however the City of Glendale has no financial
obligation or liability for the payment of the Bonds.
The recommendation was to waive reading beyond the title and adopt a
resolution authorizing the issuance of the Bonds for National Homes Trust IV, Inc.
Resolution No. 3395 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 ISSUANCE BY THE INDUSTRIAL
DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, ARIZONA, IN ONE OR
MORE SERIES, OF NOT TO EXCEED $2,700,000 AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT OF TAX-EXEMPT AND TAXABLE MULTIFAMILY HOUSING REVENUE
BONDS (MARIDALE VILLA APARTMENTS PROJECT).
12. AMENDMENT OF THE ANNUAL CONTRIBUTIONS CONTRACT BETWEEN
THE CITY AND THE DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN
DEVELOPMENT TO ACCEPT NINETY-EIGHT ADDITIONAL. SECTION 8
VOUCHERS
In the 1970s, the new Section 8 rental subsidy program was extremely popular
with private developers. Many owners of apartment complexes entered into Housing
Assistance Payment (HAP) contracts with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban
Development (HUD) for a term of twenty to forty years. Through these contracts, HUD
provided rental subsidy payments for the tenants. This was a project-based subsidy in
which the assistance is tied to the property. If tenants choose to move, they lose their
assistance which remains with the unit. Some of the owners of these properties are
now "opting-out" of their contracts with HUD by either prepaying their loans and/or the
mortgage insurance and not renewing the expiring HAP contract. When this happens,
the tenants who are subsidized would lose their assistance. In these cases, HUD asks
the local housing authority to administer the assistance for the affected tenants.
One such property in the City of Glendale, whose owner has prepaid the
mortgage and is "opting-out" of its HAP contract, is the Maridale Villa Apartments, a
complex with 98 residents receiving rent subsidy. On April 27, 2000, HUD notified the
City that the owners of the Maridale Villa Apartments would be opting out of their HAP
contract and requested that the City of Glendale Community Housing Services Division
administer housing assistance for the affected tenants. In order to do this, the City will
need to amend its contract with HUD to accept the funds to administer an additional 98
vouchers.
These vouchers will be tenant-based, meaning that the tenants will no longer be
required to remain at Maridale Villa Apartments in order to be subsidized. The subsidy
involved in administering the 98 vouchers will be totally federally funded. The City will
receive approximately $800,000 per year in HUD funding for these vouchers. The
acceptance of additional vouchers is included in the goals and objectives as outlined in
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the Division's Agency Plan, recently approved by Mayor and Council. The Housing
Advisory Commission unanimously recommended approval of this amendment to the
Mayor and Council during a special meeting held on June 28, 2000.
The recommendation was to waive reading beyond the title and adopt a
resolution approving an amendment to the Annual Contributions Contract to accept 98
vouchers from the Department of Housing and Urban Development.
Resolution No. 3396 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 AMENDMENT TO ANNUAL CONTRIBUTIONS
CONTRACT NO. SF-512 TO ACCEPT AN ADDITIONAL 98 HOUSING CHOICE
VOUCHERS.
13. PRECISION RESEARCH, INC. DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT
This was a request to enter into a development agreement with Precision
Research, Inc. Precision Research is a full-service custom research firm, which
provides services for research design, data collection, data tabulation and statistical
analysis for business. It plans to construct a 15,000 square foot corporate
headquarters facility in the Talavi Business Park. At full employment, Precision
Research will create 280 jobs in Glendale. The estimated capital investment is
estimated at $1,750,000. In addition to the direct benefits of the project, the developer
of the facility for Precision Research will construct a 25,000 square foot speculative
building adjacent to the Precision Research site. The second building will be completed
at the same time as the Precision Research project. This project will bring a valuable
new business to Glendale.
A development agreement has been prepared that provides Precision Research
with up to $30,000 in financial assistance for the reimbursement of development fees,
permitting fees and construction sales tax, and a work force development grant. Based
upon the City's economic impact model, repayment will occur within five years through
direct revenues received by the City.
The recommendation was to waive the reading beyond title and adopt a
resolution that will authorize the City Manager to enter into a development agreement
with Precision Research, Inc.
Resolution No. 3397 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
DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH PRECISION RESEARCH, INC.; AND
DIRECTING THAT THE DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BE RECORDED.
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14. VESTAR DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT
This was a request to enter into a development agreement with Vestar Arizona
XXX, L.L.C. Vestar has agreed to develop a 254,000 square foot retail power center at
the northeast corner of the Loop 101 and Camelback Road. The project is valued at
approximately $25,000,000 and will generate retail sales of approximately $50,000,000
per year. Vestar also has plans, but is not committed through the development
agreement, for a second phase of development that will be 266,000 square feet. This
phase is estimated to begin construction 18 to 24 months after the first phase is
completed. Vestar will complete off-site improvements for both phases at the time the
first phase on-site improvements are constructed. The City will rebate Vestar 50% of
the new sales tax generated by the project for up to eight years and capped at
$2,600,000 to cover the cost of developing the off-site improvements.
The recommendation was to waive reading beyond title and adopt a resolution
that will authorize the City Manager to enter into a development agreement with Vestar
Arizona XXX, L.L.C.
Resolution No. 3398 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
DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH VESTAR ARIZONA XXX, L.L.C.; AND
DIRECTING THAT THE DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BE RECORDED.
15. COMMERCIAL SANITATION COLLECTION RATES
The current commercial refuse collection fees for front-loading and roll-off bin
service provided to commercial and industrial properties, to include multi-family
residential, have been in effect since July of 1997. In December of 1999, the City
Council approved some minor adjustments, mainly for collection of commercial
recyclables. However, the primary rate schedule for the collection of refuse in steel
front-load and roll-off bins remained the same.
Inflationary pressures have occurred during the past three years, whereby a
general rate increase for the scheduled and on-call collection of commercial refuse is
required. Staff recommended an overall average revenue increase of 4.9%. Staff
analyzed both the costs for collection and disposal for each customer type, as well as
the market that the City competes in. The costs were analyzed by the size of the bin,
the number of collections per week, and disposal costs for the generated refuse.
Special services, recycling services and minimum billing fees were not increased.
The additional revenue generated with the recommended rate increase is
estimated to be approximately $209,000. Customers outside of the City limits will
continue to pay the base, plus a 25% surcharge.
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City Council reviewed the proposed increases to commercial sanitation collection
rates at its July 18, 2000 Council Workshop session and directed staff to bring the
increases forward for formal approval.
The recommendation was to waive reading beyond title and adopt a resolution
adopting new commercial sanitation collection rates.
Resolution No. 3399 New Series was read by number and title only, it being A
RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, MARICOPA
COUNTY, ARIZONA, ADOPTING A RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL SANITATION
RATE PLAN; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Mr. Leonard Clark, a resident of the City of Glendale Barrel District, stated
that the commercial sanitation collection rate increase was his main item of concern.
He said that it mentions multi-family residential, which includes apartments, and that the
increase in costs would be passed on to renters. He suggested contacting the Arizona
Multi-Housing Association to determine what their rent increase projections were. He
stated that he was in favor of the wildlife blinds. He also mentioned the rezoning for
Pinnacle Peak Road, stating that he believed in the need to carefully control growth.
It was moved by Lieberman, and seconded by Clark, to approve the
recommended actions on Consent Agenda Item Nos. 1 through 15, including the
approval and adoption of Resolution Nos. 3394 New Series, 3395 New Series,
3396 New Series, 3397 New Series, 3398 New Series, and 3399 New Series. The
motion carried, with Vice Mayor Eggleston abstaining from voting on Agenda
Item No. 5 due to a conflict of interest.
LAND DEVELOPMENT ACTIONS
16. REZONING APPLICATION Z-99-25: 4475 WEST NORTHERN AVENUE
Mr. Ricardo Toris, Senior Planner, presented this request by Beus Gilbert PLLC
for T&D Northern Ventures LLC to rezone from R-4 (Multiple Residence) to C-O
(Commercial Office) on 3.2 acres located at the southwest corner of 44th Drive and
Northern Avenue. The applicant intends to develop the property with a residential scale
office development.
The C-0 (Commercial Office) district is an appropriate zoning district to
implement the General Plan designation of Limited Office. The proposed C-O zoning
district permits office uses of intermediate scale, usually located on arterial streets. The
uses allowed in the C-O district are intended to serve as a buffer between residential
and commercial uses and will be compatible with the existing land uses in this area.
The proposed C-0 zoning is a better fit for this site than the existing R-4 (Multiple
Residence) zoning district. The C-O development standards are more restrictive than
R-4 and would give greater assurance of compatibility with the adjacent residences. In
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order to minimize the visual impacts of the office buildings on adjacent single-family
residences, a stipulation is needed to limit the height of the buildings.
At its June 15, 2000 hearing, the Planning Commission voted to recommend
approval of Rezoning Application Z-99-25 subject to three stipulations, including one
that would restrict building height to a single story and 24 feet. One person, who was
concerned about building height and traffic, spoke at the hearing.
The recommendation was to conduct a public hearing and approve Rezoning
Application Z-99-25, subject to the Planning Commission's recommended stipulations.
Councilmember Lieberman stated that he fully supported this recommendation.
He noted that the previous zoning would have allowed for as many as 126 apartments,
which he did not find to be an attractive alternative.
Ms. Wendy Rudell, with the law firm of Beus Gilbert PLLC, 3200 North
Central Avenue, Phoenix, Arizona, representing the applicant, stated that they were
there to bring the property into conformance with the General Plan. She said that they
were in full agreement with all of staff's stipulations and thanked them for their diligent
efforts on the case.
Mayor Scruggs opened the public hearing on Agenda Item No. 16. As there
were no comments, she closed the public hearing.
It was moved by Lieberman, and seconded by Frate, to approve Rezoning
Application Z-99-25, subject to the Planning Commission's recommended
stipulations. The motion carried unanimously.
17. REZONING APPLICATION Z-00-10: 6753 WEST PINNACLE PEAK ROAD
Mr. Brian Friedman, Senior Planner, presented this request by Craig Barton, for
Peter Carpanzano, to rezone from A-1 (Agricultural) to RR-45 (Rural Residence) on 4.3
acres located at the southwest corner of Pinnacle Peak Road and 67th Avenue. The
applicant has indicated an intent to file a Conditional Use Permit application for a
private school. However, that request is not part of this rezoning application.
The proposed RR-45 zoning is consistent with the 1 — 2.5 dwelling units per acre
land use designation shown on the General Plan. The proposed RR-45 zoning is also
compatible with the existing mix of lot sizes and adjacent land uses in the immediate
area.
On June 15, 2000, the Planning Commission unanimously recommended
approval of Rezoning Application Z-00-10, subject to three stipulations. Four people
spoke at the Planning Commission hearing and stated concerns regarding the safety of
horses and riders, and the potential for increased traffic in the area. One person spoke
in favor of the request.
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The recommendation was to conduct a public hearing and approve Rezoning
Application Z-00-10, subject to the three stipulations recommended by the Planning
Commission.
Mr. Craig Barton, Principal of Country Day Schools, 3618 West Bell Road,
Glendale, showed the location of the property and reviewed zoning in the surrounding
areas. He explained that the property would be used for a charter school and a pre-
school. He said that they had officially met with neighbors three times and will have
another meeting before the Conditional Use Permit hearing. He stated that they would
be happy to accommodate the horse trails along 76th Avenue.
Mayor Scruggs asked Mr. Barton if he owned the property. Mr. Barton replied
that he represents another individual. Mayor Scruggs noted that approval would not
assure that a Conditional Use Permit for a charter school would be issued. She asked
Mr. Barton if the property owner would support the land being rezoned even if the
Conditional Use Permit for the charter school was never approved. Mr. Barton said that
he would be in support.
Mayor Scruggs opened the public hearing on Agenda Item No. 17.
Mr. Leonard Clark, a resident of the City of Glendale Barrel District,
expressed his opinion that, if the children in the area were in need of a school, this was
a good cause. He reiterated his concern about growth.
Mayor Scruggs closed the public hearing.
It was moved by Goulet, and seconded by Frate, to approve Rezoning
Application Z-00-10, subject to the three stipulations recommended by the
Planning Commission.
Councilmember Clark asked if there was a modification to Stipulation No. 3. Mr.
Verburg recommended that, if they chose to modify that stipulation, they read the
modification into the record.
Councilmember Goulet read the modification to Stipulation No. 3, which
states: "The applicant shall dedicate a 15 foot equestrian easement adjacent to
the 40 foot Pinnacle Peak right-of-way and a 15 foot equestrian easement
adjacent to the 55 foot 67th Avenue right of way as approved by the Community
Development Group. Dedication shall occur within 180 days of City Council
approval." Upon a call for the question, the motion carried unanimously.
18. DESIGN GUIDELINE AMENDMENT Z-00-14: 8309 WEST GLENDALE
AVENUE
Ms. Molly Hood, Planner, presented this application by Evergreen Devco to allow
a second building with less than 10,000 square feet on property located at the
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southwest corner of 83rd and Glendale Avenues. The site was rezoned to SC
(Shopping Center) on October 26, 1999.
The SC zoning district includes several design guidelines that are intended to
ensure quality neighborhood centers. Design guideline No. 3 allows only one
freestanding building on a street frontage to be less than 10,000 square feet in area. A
Development Master Plan (DR-99-64) was approved for the property on February 29,
2000. The plan shows three freestanding buildings along the Glendale Avenue
frontage. Two of these are 10,000 square feet or larger, one is 4500 square feet. The
applicant would like to amend the Development Master Plan to reduce the area of one
of the buildings from 10,000 square feet to 6840 square feet.
The applicant was requesting that the City Council modify Design Guideline No.
3 on this site to allow them to amend their plan. Council has authority to modify or
delete any of the SC guidelines for a particular property.
Reducing the area of this building will not adversely impact the overall design
quality of the center. Since only the building's depth is being altered, the view of the
structure from Glendale Avenue will be unchanged.
In marketing the building to prospective retail users, the applicant has found that
the building is too deep for the majority of small retailers. A building depth of 60 to 70
feet is what retailers prefer. Reducing the building depth will assist the applicant in
marketing the center to ensure its success.
Since this application did not require a public hearing, no public notice was
provided.
The recommendation was to approve Design Guideline Amendment Z-00-14.
Mr. Gregg Alpert, a representative of Evergreen Devco, Inc.Lthe applicant,
advised the Council that he was available to answer any questions. There were no
questions for Mr. Alpert.
It was moved by Goulet, and seconded by Frate, to approve Guideline
Amendment Z-00-14.
Councilmember Clark stated that she would support the guideline amendment,
but wanted to make it clear that this was an exception to the rule. She explained that,
in this case, the width of the building remains constant and they are only amending the
depth, which cannot be seen from Glendale Avenue.
Upon a call for the question, the motion carried unanimously.
BIDS AND CONTRACTS
19. AWARD OF A COOPERATIVE PURCHASING AGREEMENT WITH GATEWAY
COMPANIES INCORPORATED
Mr. Charlie McClendon, Budget and Research Director, presented this item. The
City had been evaluating the potential of contracts from the Western States Contracting
Alliance (WSCA). It was formed by state purchasing directors with a purpose of
establishing the means by which participating states may join together in cooperative
multi-state contracting in order to achiever cost effective and efficient acquisition of
quality products and services. WSCA membership now has 23 states participating and
includes the State of Arizona. As with the other cooperative purchase programs the
City participates in, the intent is to use the leverage of volumes to obtain the best price.
This agreement will allow the City to purchase higher performance personal computers
at a comparable price to the previous State contract.
The states of New Mexico, Colorado, Utah and Nevada issued a cooperative
competitive procurement on behalf of the WSCA participating states and their political
subdivisions. The contract contains provisions requiring the awarded vendor to supply
the product or service to WSCA members at the same price, terms and conditions.
Public agencies participate by executing a "participation addendum" with the selected
vendor. There is no fee for participating.
The City of Glendale would like to enter into an agreement for personal computer
with Gateway Companies, Incorporated, based on a master agreement with Gateway
Companies, Incorporated established by WSCA. Because of the volumes, the
discounts on the award are much greater than what the City could obtain by bidding
separately. The "participation addendum" is not an exclusive agreement and the City
may, at its discretion, purchase personal computer from other vendors. The initial term
of the agreement expires on September 2, 2002, with two additional one-year extension
options. Funding for the personal computers is available in the computer replacement
fund, Account Number 42-2335-8400.
The recommendation was to enter into a cooperative purchase agreement with
Gateway Companies, Incorporated for personal computers, in an amount not to exceed
$400,000 annually.
Mr. Leonard Clark, a resident of the City of Glendale Barrel District, thanked
the Council. He stated that the recommendation was a great idea. He explained it was
good that the City was letting sellers know that it was going to try to get the best price
possible. He noted that, using the power of the Internet, individuals could also find and
utilize cooperative purchasing.
It was moved by Lieberman, and seconded by Clark, to enter into a
cooperative purchase agreement with Gateway Companies, Incorporated, for
personal computers, in an amount not to exceed $400,000 annually. The motion
carried unanimously.
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20. AWARD OF A COOPERATIVE PURCHASING AGREEMENT WITH
WAREFORCE
Mr. Charlie McClendon, Budget and Research Director, presented this item. The
U.S. Conference of Mayors and National Association of Counties, has created a
National Cooperative Purchasing Alliance, through U.S. Mayor Enterprises,
Incorporated. The program was instituted to provide cities and counties quality
products and services at the lowest prices possible, using the leverage of city and
county volumes across the country. The process begins by having a lead public agency
solicit bids on a selected product or service. The contract contains provisions requiring
the awarded vendor to supply the product or service to other cities or counties at the
same price, terms and conditions. Once the lead agency awards the contract, following
recognized public procurement practices, cities and counties from across the country
may participate by executing a "participation certificate" with the selected vendor.
There is no fee for participating.
The City of Glendale would like to enter into an agreement for computer
supplies, including, but not limited to, laptops, peripherals, software, supplies and
related services, with Wareforce, Incorporated, based on a master agreement with
Wareforce, Incorporated, established by the Alliance through a competitive bid
conducted by Los Angeles County. Because of the volumes obtained by the Alliance
program, the discounts on the award are much greater than what the City could obtain
by bidding separately. The "participation certificate" is not an exclusive agreement, and
the City may, at its discretion, purchase computer products and supplies from other
vendors. The initial term of the agreement expires on March 1 , 2001 , with two
additional one-year option periods. Neither the Alliance, nor Los Angeles County,
requires that an agreement be signed with them in order for the City of Glendale to take
advantage of this cooperative purchase arrangement. Funding for the computer
products and supplies is available in departmental operating budgets.
The recommendation was to enter into a cooperative purchase agreement with
Wareforce, Incorporated, for computer products and supplies, in an amount not to
exceed $250,000.00.
It was moved by Lieberman, and seconded by Clark, to enter into a
cooperative purchase agreement with Wareforce, Incorporated for computer
products and supplies, in an amount not to exceed $250,000. The motion carried
unanimously.
21. AWARD OF PROPOSAL 99-46, EDUCATION CIRCULATOR TRANSIT
SERVICE
Mr. James Book, Transportation Director, presented this request for City Council
award of Proposal 99-46 to Laidlaw Transit Services, Inc., for the provision of fixed
route transit service. This service would be provided between Arizona State University
West (ASU West), Glendale Community College (GCC) and Thunderbird, The
American Graduate School of International Management, (Thunderbird, AGSIM). This
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would also provide new fixed route service to the general public along 51st Avenue from
Olive Avenue to Thunderbird Road.
The Transportation Department has sought to develop small-scale transit
projects that can demonstrate transit successes for specific needs. The education
circulator was one of four routes proposed as having the potential to satisfy this goal.
Staff met with ASU West, GCC, and Thunderbird, AGSIM to determine a need for the
service. As a result of a series of meetings between staff and representatives of the
participating institutions, an agreement on funding responsibilities, routing and
scheduling was reached. The service would be provided as a one-year pilot program
for the timeframe of July 2000 to the end of June 2001. If approved, the contract can
be extended for four additional years, in one-year increments.
The Request for Proposal (RFP) was sent to 67 companies. Five companies
attended the pre-bid conference and one proposal was received from Laidlaw Transit
Services, Inc. The other companies attending the pre-bid conference were contacted to
determine why they did not bid. Several companies said that the length of the contract
was too short to make it worthwhile; another company said its facility was located too
far away; and another stated that it had determined it was best for its sister company
(Laidlaw Transit Services, Inc.) to respond to the request. The proposal was reviewed
by staff from ASU West Purchasing, the City Transportation and Purchasing
Departments, and a planner from the Regional Public Transportation Authority who is
familiar with these types of contracts. The proposal met the requirements of the RFP
and was within the costs budgeted.
The total cost of providing the service, through a private carrier, will be $132,536.
The City will pay 65% of the costs, ASU West and GCC would each pay 13%, and
Thunderbird, and AGSIM would pay 9% of the costs. These funds are budgeted in
Transportation Department Account Number 26-4234-8400.
The recommendation was to award the proposal for transit service to Laidlaw
Transit Services, Inc. in the amount of $132,536.00.
It was moved by Lieberman, and seconded by Clark, to award the proposal
for transit service to Laidlaw Transit Services, Inc. in the amount of $132,536.
The motion carried unanimously.
22. AWARD OF BID 00-36, SPORTS PARK LIGHTING AND SAHUARO_RANCH
TELEPHONE CONDUIT
Mr. Warren Smith, Parks and Recreation Director, presented this request for City
Council award of a construction contract to Kimbrell Electric Incorporated in the amount
of $375,000 for the construction, labor, and materials required for the installation of
improved outdoor lighting at the Foothills Ballfields, Thunderbird Paseo Ballfield # 4,
Bonsall Park North, Foothills Public Safety Complex, and a telephone conduit system in
the Sahuaro Ranch Historic Area. The lighting at Bonsall Park North requires
replacement due to age and will be replaced with new more efficient lighting. The
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improvement of the lights at Foothills and Thunderbird Paseo will eliminate the "spill-
over" and glare lighting problems that have been raised by residents in the immediate
area of both parks.
Eight contractors requested plans; however only one bid was received to perform
the required work. Staff contacted the contractors that requested plans and did not
submit a bid. Reasons for not submitting a bid included current work load restraints
and the large size of the jobs. The one responsive responsible offer submitted by
Kimbrell Electric Inc. meets specifications and the cost is less than the engineer's
estimate. Funding for the projects is available in Bonsall Park North Tennis Court
Lighting Account Number 36-8519-8400, Foothills Public Safety Complex Lighting
Account Number 01-8983-8330 and Sahuaro Ranch Historic Area Telephone Conduit
Account Number 01-8917-8300. Funding for the Foothills Park Ballfields will require the
transfer of $221,091.11 from Parks Department Development Impact Fees Zone-3
Account Number 14-8538-8000, and funding for the Thunderbird Paseo Ballfield #4 will
require the transfer of $19,500 from Parks Department Development Impact Fees
Zone-2 Account Number 14-8537-8000 to Building Maintenance Projects Account
Number 01-8983-8330.
The recommendation was to authorize the transfer of funds and award the
contract for installation of the lighting equipment and telephone conduit system at the
five City facilities to Kimbrell Electric Inc. in the amount of $375,000, taxes included.
Councilmember Clark asked why the Foothills Public Safety complex lighting had
been included in this request. Mr. Smith explained that staff had decided to combine
them in hopes of getting a more favorable bid. He stated that, other than for this
reason, it had no other relationship to the park.
Mr. Al Lenox, a resident of the City of Glendale Cholla District, stated that he
was in support of changing the ballfield lights. He said that he was surprised there has
not already been an accident.
It was moved by Eggleston, and seconded by Goulet, to authorize the
transfer of funds and award the contract for installation of the lighting equipment
and telephone conduit system at the five City facilities to Kimbrell Electric Inc. in
the amount of $375,000.
Mr. Frate stated that he supported the motion. He noted that the Parks and
Recreation Department had received numerous complaints about the glare.
Upon a call for the question, the motion carried unanimously.
23. CHANGE ORDER NO. 6 AND FINAL — ARROWHEAD RANCH WATER
RECLAMATION FACILITY CAPACITY EXPANSION
Mr. Grant Anderson, City Engineer, presented this request for City Council
approval of Change Order No. 6 and Final to the contract with PCL Civil Constructors,
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Inc. for the Arrowhead Ranch Water Reclamation Facility Expansion Project. The
construction contract was awarded on February 24, 1998 to expand the existing plant
from 2.2 million gallons per day to 4.5 million gallons per day through the addition of
new structures and equipment.
Change Order No. 6 provides for additional costs for piping changes to the
chemical feed system and the pump station. This change order also provides for
additional electrical and instrumentation work required as a result of previously
approved plan changes, as well as extra pumping for process start up. The contractor
and City representatives have negotiated as a result of modifications to the odor control
system.
The amount of this change order is $324,000, resulting in a revised contract of
$17,723,330.34. Funds for this work are available in Arrowhead Ranch Water
Reclamation Facility Project Account Number 50-9261-8300. Engineering staff
reviewed these costs and found them to be fair and reasonable.
The recommendation was to approve Change Order No. 6 and Final to PCL Civil
Constructors, Inc. in the amount of $324,000.
It was moved by Eggleston, and seconded by Frate to approve Change
Order No. 6 and Final to PCL Civil Constructors, Inc. in the amount of $324,000.
The motion carried unanimously.
24. APPROVAL OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT — WATER
PRESSURE ZONE SPLITS, PRESSURE REDUCING VALVE INSTALLATIONS
Mr. Grant Anderson, City Engineer, presented this request for City Council
approval of a professional services agreement with the firm of Primatech Engineers and
Consultants in an amount not to exceed $363,200, for providing siting, design and
construction services for pressure reducing valve (PRV) installations in the City's water
distribution system.
The pressure-reducing valve installations are needed along the water pressure
zone boundaries between the City's Water pressure Zone 1 and Water Pressure Zone
2, and between Water Pressure Zone 2 and Water Pressure Zone 3. The main
function of the PRV installations will be to improve the flow of water from the Pyramid
Peak Water Treatment Plant north of Glendale into central and western Glendale. It is
also intended that the PRV installations be sited in areas where they will help eliminate
pipeline dead ends along the zone split boundaries and where they help improve
system operation at the upper ends of both water pressure Zones 1 and 2 by improving
water circulation.
On April 20, 2000 a request for proposals was sent to consulting engineering
firms to obtain the professional services needed to perform the required siting, design
and construction phase services. On June 5, 2000, five proposals were received. The
proposal review committee, consisting of ten members, one from the Deputy City
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Manager's Office, three from Engineering, four from Utilities representing Plant
Operations and Maintenance, and two from Utilities representing Utilities Operations,
ranked the firm of Black & Veatch Engineers first and Primatech Engineers second as
being qualified to perform the required services. When Black & Veatch was contacted
to begin negotiations, they asked to decline the invitation because the workload of the
personnel they proposed for this work was such that they could not meet the City's
schedule for completion of the project. Therefore, the selection committee chose
Primatech to do the project as it received more first-place votes than Entellus.
Funds are available in Utilities Department 2000-01 Capital Improvements
Account Number 50-9010-8330.
The recommendation was to approve the professional services agreement with
Primatech Engineers and Consultants in an amount not to exceed $363,200.
Mr. Leonard Clark, a resident of the City of Glendale Barrel District, stated
that he had spoken with several business owners, who expressed concern about the
lack of water pressure. He said that the City had responded well and was doing a great
job to ensure that people have the necessary water pressure.
It was moved by Lieberman, and seconded by Clark, to approve the
professional services agreement with Primatech Engineers and Consultants in an
amount not to exceed $363,200. The motion carried unanimously.
PUBLIC HEARING - LIQUOR LICENSES
25. LIQUOR LICENSE NO. 3-719 — 7-ELEVEN 13015F
This was a request for a new series 10 (off-sale retail, beer & wine) license for 7-
Eleven 13015F, which is located at 6010 West Bethany Home Road. The previous
owner operated this business as 7-Eleven 13015F and held a series 10 (off-sale retail,
beer & wine) license at this location. A new series 10 license is required for this
location because a series 10 license is not transferable.
The applicant is currently operating this establishment pursuant to an interim
permit issued by the State of 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 applicant was notified by 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.
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Councilmember Lieberman expressed his opinion that 125 calls for police
service was excessive. He noted that 44 of the calls were for burglary/thefts and 12
were related to robberies. Mr. David Dobrotka, Police Chief, stated that the number of
calls was not unusual for that area. Councilmember Lieberman stated that it was
unfortunate that the City could not assess some of the charges for those calls to the
location. He suggested that the City adopt an ordinance wherein, after a minimum
number of calls, the business is charged for police calls.
Mayor Scruggs noted that the establishment only had two liquor-related calls.
Mr. Dobrotka explained that one was for an underage sale and the other involved the
theft of liquor.
Councilmember Clark stated that, although she was not surprised by the number
of calls, she did not appreciate Mr. Dobrotka's comment about that area. She noted
that this area already has 37 other liquor licenses and seems to be a magnet for
unwanted activity. She stated that she would not support the license application.
Councilmember Goulet stated that he was also concerned with the number and
type of calls. He asked if the burglary/theft/robberies were patron-to-patron or
generated in the surrounding neighborhoods. He asked if 7-Eleven's corporate
headquarters had initiated a policy to do something about this site. Mr. Dobrotka stated
that most of the burglary/theft calls were beer runs. He noted that seven of the twelve
robbery calls actually ended up being robberies.
Councilmember Lieberman stated that he also could not support the license
application.
Mayor Scruggs asked if the sale of a liquor store was conditioned upon the new
owner being able to acquire a liquor license. Mr. Art Lynch, Finance Director, stated
that it was his understanding that the sale was done on a "buyer beware" basis. He
said that, when there is an existing license which is non-transferable, there is an
assumed risk that the transfer might not be made.
Mr. Wayne Collins, a representative of the 7-Eleven Corporation, noted that the
applicant, Mr. Sundershan Singh, was a new franchisee. He stated that the sale was
not contingent on the liquor license being approved, as they give the franchisee a six-
month rescission period. He noted that this particular store has been at that location for
more than 30 years and has had a number of different owners. He stated that the new
owner has gone through extensive training and that physical enhancements have been
made to the facility.
Mayor Scruggs asked if the 7-Eleven Corporation would take over the store,
without the liquor license, should the new franchisee choose to rescind. Mr. Collins
stated that 7-Eleven would continue to operate it as a corporate store without a liquor
license.
Mayor Scruggs asked if there were other 7-Eleven stores operating without a
liquor license. Mr. Collins stated that they did not have any in the State of Arizona. He
explained that the decision to continue operation for an indefinite period of time without
a liquor license is speculative, as it represents a significant source of profit for the store.
Councilmember Lieberman asked Mr. Collins what he meant by significant. Mr.
Collins estimated that the sale of liquor accounts for approximately one-quarter of the
profits. Councilmember Lieberman asked what the company had done to help
eliminate some of the problems. Mr. Collins stated that the company has installed a
remote security system and has an extensive training program. He reiterated that
physical improvements to the location have been made in hopes of improving the
situation. He stated that the corporation has also provided a private security guard,
who is on duty seven nights per week. He explained that, because of the reduction in
activity, they were reducing that coverage; however, if incidents increase they will put
that service back into place.
Councilmember Goulet asked Mr. Collins if this number of incidents was seen at
other locations. He also asked if corporate headquarters could decide that a security
guard needs to be kept on site on a regular basis. Mr. Collins stated that he believed
some of the problems were caused by the former franchisee. He explained that the
purpose of the private security service was to make a clean break for the new
franchisee and to send a message that they were willing to invest in the community.
Councilmember Goulet asked if Mr. Singh was experienced in retail liquor sales. Mr.
Collins stated that Mr. Singh had been involved in the convenience store industry for
several years.
Mayor Scruggs reiterated Councilmember Goulet's question as to whether the
number of calls for service was representative of most 7-Eleven stores. Mr. Collins
stated that this location has had a higher than average rate of calls. He explained that
the store was located in a demographically challenged area.
Vice Mayor Eggleston agreed that there have been many incidents at this
location. He asked if the company trained its employees to report anything that leaves
the store as a theft. Mr. Collins stated that this was indicative of some of the
operational challenges they had with the previous franchisee. He said that the
company provides training to the owner of the franchise, as well as the owner's
associates. He noted, however, that it is within the franchisee's right to accept and
extend that training to their associates. He stated that the previous franchisee chose
not to do so. He said that violence prevention is included in the training, which may
include contacting the police.
Mayor Scruggs asked if 7-Eleven would help Mr. Singh locate another franchise
if the liquor license was denied and upheld at the state level. Mr. Collins stated that he
could not say for sure but, in his experience, he believed that Mr. Singh would be
assisted.
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Mayor Scruggs asked if Mr. Singh would lose any money on this transaction. Mr.
Collins stated that he potentially could. He explained that the franchise fee would be
returned, but expenses associated with setting up the business would be deducted.
Councilmember Clark asked if 7-Eleven advises potential purchasers that they
may not be able to obtain a liquor license. Mr. Collins stated that they do.
Councilmember Clark asked if potential purchasers were aware of the charges they
may incur should they choose to relinquish the franchise. Mr. Collins stated that they
know that up front.
Mayor Scruggs opened the public hearing on agenda item No. 25.
Ron Prothero, a resident of the City of Glendale Ocotillo District, identified
the problem as being people who hang around the laundromat and accost people as
soon as they get out of their cars. He noted that he has had two weapons shown to
him at this location. He stated that liquor sales were like throwing gasoline on a lit fire.
Mayor Scruggs closed the public hearing.
It was moved by Lieberman, and seconded by Clark, to forward Liquor
License Application No. 3-719 for 7-Eleven 13015F to the State of Arizona
Department of Liquor Licenses and Control, with the recommendation for denial.
Councilmember Goulet stated that he would support the denial of this liquor
license application because of the types of situations that have occurred at the location.
Mayor Scruggs thanked Mr. Collins for being present at the meeting to answer
questions. She stated that she would also support the motion to deny the license.
Upon a call for the question, the motion carried unanimously.
ORDINANCES
26. AIRPORT LEASE RENEWAL WITH RURAL/METRO CORPORATION
Mr. Jim McCue, Airport Manager, presented this item. Rural/Metro Corporation
was requesting renewal of its lease of 510 sq. ft. of space in the terminal building at the
Glendale Municipal Airport. This company has been a tenant in the terminal building at
the Glendale Airport for the last five years. The initial term of the lease will be for five
years and the annual rent for the office lease space will be $7,355.28 for the first year
of this lease. There will be a Consumer Price Index (CPI) adjustment at the end of
each year of the lease.
The recommendation was to waive reading beyond the title and adopt an
ordinance authorizing the renewal of the lease for office space at the Glendale
Municipal Airport to Rural/Metro Corporation.
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Ordinance No. 2154 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 A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH
RURAL/METRO CORPORATION FOR CERTAIN OFFICE SPACE IN THE TERMINAL
BUILDING AT THE GLENDALE MUNICIPAL AIRPORT.
It was moved by Goulet, and seconded by Clark, to approve Ordinance No.
2154 New Series. Motion carried on a roll call vote, with the following members
voting "aye": Clark, Goulet, Lieberman, Eggleston, Frate, and Scruggs. Members
voting "nay": none.
27. FIREARMS REGULATIONS
Mr. Rick Flaaen, Deputy City Attorney, presented this item. During the 2000
Legislative Session, the Arizona Legislature passed House Bill (HB) 2095 which limits
the extent to which cities may regulate the transportation, possession, carrying, sale or
use of firearms and ammunition. In order to be in compliance with State Statute with
regard to HB 2095, which goes into effect on July 18, 2000, it is necessary for the City
of Glendale to amend the provisions of the City Code restricting the possession of
firearms by minors and prohibiting the possession of firearms in City parks. Glendale
will be one of the first cities to be in compliance with this new law.
HB 2095 and the proposed amendments to the City Code, Section 26-57, permit
all minors to be in possession of a firearm if they are accompanied by a parent,
grandparent, guardian or certified firearm or hunter safety instructor. Pursuant to HB
2095, a parent, grandparent, guardian or instructor need not accompany minors who
are at least 14 years of age if the minor is engaged in any of the following activities:
1. Lawful hunting or shooting events or marksmanship practice at established
ranges or other areas where the discharge of firearms is not prohibited.
2. Lawful transportation of an unloaded firearm for the purpose of lawful
hunting.
3. Lawful transportation of an unloaded firearm between the hours of 5:00 a.m.
and 10:00 p.m. for the purpose of shooting events or marksmanship practice
at established ranges or other areas where the discharge of a firearm is not
prohibited.
4. Any activity that is related to the production of crops, livestock, poultry,
livestock products, poultry products or ratites or storage of agricultural
commodities.
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HB 2095 further permits the possession of firearms in City parks by persons who
possess a valid concealed weapons permit issued pursuant to A.R.S. Sec. 13-3112.
However, this would not apply to City parks operated under a joint use agreement with
a school while the school is in session and has the right to use the park for school
activities.
The recommendation was to waive reading beyond the title and adopt an
ordinance amending the City of Glendale regulations regarding the possession of
firearms by minors and the possession of firearms in City parks.
Ordinance No. 2155 New Series was read by number and title only, it being AN
ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, MARICOPA
COUNTY, ARIZONA, AMENDING THE CODE OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE,
CHAPTER 26, SEC. 26-57, RELATING TO THE POSSESSION OF FIREARMS BY
MINORS; AMENDING THE CODE OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, CHAPTER 27,
SEC. 27-46, RELATING TO THE POSSESSION OF FIREARMS IN CITY PARKS;
AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
Vice Mayor Eggleston requested clarification that this was a mandate of the
Legislature and that the City would have to change its ordinances to comply. Mr.
Flaaen stated that this was correct. Vice Mayor Eggleston asked if a shotgun would
constitute a concealed weapon. Mr. Flaaen stated that concealed weapons are
primarily revolvers and pistols, which are easily concealed, and would not include
shotguns. He noted that a concealed weapon permit is issued for a specific weapon
and, since shotguns would not be permitted, anyone carrying a shotgun would not have
a valid permit. Vice Mayor Eggleston asked who would approach a person to ask to
see their concealed weapon permit. Mr. Flaaen stated that park rangers or police
officers would approach armed individuals. Vice Mayor Eggleston asked if the City was
obliged to accommodate this law. Mr. Flaaen stated that the State has specifically
preempted cities from adopting ordinances contradictory to HB2095.
Councilmember Lieberman questioned the validity of Mr. Flaaen's statement
regarding the gun permit. He noted that his concealed weapon permit does not list a
specific gun type. Mr. Flaaen stated that it may not specify the exact weapon, but it
would not cover shotguns or assault weapons.
Councilmember Frate asked if the City would have to modify the signs at City
parks. Mr. Flaaen stated that this had already been started, if not already completed.
It was moved by Frate, and seconded by Eggleston, to approve Ordinance
No. 2155 New Series. Motion carried on a roll call vote, with the following
members voting "aye": Clark, Goulet, Lieberman, Eggleston, Frate, and Scruggs.
Members voting "nay": none.
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28. ABANDONMENT OF EASEMENTS AND DEDICATION OF RIGHTS OF WAY
NECESSARY TO THE SALE OF CITY PROPERTY AT BETHANY HOME
ROAD AND 58TH AVENUE
Mr. Grant Anderson, City Engineer, presented this item. On May 30, 2000, the
City Council approved the sale of approximately eight acres of industrially zoned land
owned by the City and located between Bethany Home Road on the south, Rose Lane
on the north, 57t Drive on the east, and 58th Avenue on the west. The high bidder
subsequently retracted its proposal and, on June 27, 2000, the City Council authorized
the sale of the property to the second highest bidder.
In order to complete the transaction, it is necessary for the City to abandon
certain easements encumbering the property and to dedicate to the public appropriate
rights-of-way consistent with current City road width standards. Any easements
necessary for the ultimate development of this property by the buyer will be obtained
through normal City development planning and approval process. The buyer is
anticipating being ready to close in early September of 2000.
The easements to be abandoned are for drainage and construction purposes.
These areas are not needed. Drainage and any other necessary facilities will be
incorporated into the ultimate development plan for the entire site by the buyer, Jewel
Investments. The rights-of-way to be dedicated to the public are the same as those
that would ordinarily be required from the developer of the property. There are no costs
associated with this abandonment.
The recommendation was to waive reading beyond the title and adopt an
ordinance abandoning the easements that are no longer needed and which encumber
the City property to be sold to Jewel Investments and dedicate to the public necessary
rights-of-way along the perimeter of the property.
Ordinance No. 2156 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 ABANDONMENT OF THE EASEMENTS
NO LONGER NEEDED AND WHICH ENCUMBER THE PROPERTY TO BE SOLD TO
JEWEL INVESTMENTS TO THE OWNERS OF RECORD OF THE ABUTTING
PROPERTY AND DEDICATE NECESSARY PUBLIC RIGHTS-OF-WAY ALONG THE
PERIMETER OF THE PROPERTY LOCATED BETWEEN BETHANY HOME ROAD
ON THE SOUTH, ROSE LANE ON THE NORTH, 57TH DRIVE ON THE EAST, AND
58TH AVENUE ON THE WEST; AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO RECORD A
CERTIFIED COPY OF THIS ORDINANCE.
It was moved by Clark, and seconded by Frate, to approve Ordinance No.
2156 New Series. Motion carried on a roll call vote, with the following members
voting "aye": Clark, Goulet, Lieberman, Eggleston, Frate, and Scruggs. Members
voting "nay": none.
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29. AMENDMENT TO DELETE LOCAL OPTION P - SALES TAX ON FEED AT
WHOLESALE
Mr. Art Lynch, Finance Director, presented this item. On April 1, 1987, the
Glendale City Council approved the adoption of the Model City Tax Code. The Model
City Tax Code included various local options which, when adopted, would consider a
transaction taxable or non-taxable. Local Option P was one of these options adopted
by Glendale. The option imposes a 1 .3% sales tax on feed at wholesale. Four other
major Valley cities including: Phoenix, Tempe, Mesa and Peoria do not currently
impose a sales tax on feed at wholesale.
Local Option P states:
Sec.21 .1-420. Feed at wholesale.
a) The tax rate shall be at an amount equal to one and three tenths percent
(1 .3%) of the gross income from the business activity upon every person
engaging or continuing in the business of the sale of feed, salt, vitamins,
and other additives to feed, to persons engaged in the raising or feeding
of livestock or poultry purchased or raised for slaughter, with no deduction
for income derived from the "resale" of such feed.
b) The tax shall not apply to:
1 . out-of-City sales.
2. out-of-state sales.
The business community approached the City regarding changing this Local
Option. The business community felt that it was at a competitive disadvantage to
businesses located in neighboring cities which do not impose sales tax on feed at
wholesale.
The proposed change will exempt feed at wholesale from sales tax. At present,
the change might affect only two businesses and will have a very minimal revenue
impact. In order to maintain consistency and uniformity in reporting requirements, staff
requested adoption of the amendment with, an effective date of July 1 , 2000.
The recommendation was to conduct a public hearing, waive the reading beyond
the title and adopt an ordinance modifying the Glendale Model City Tax Code.
Ordinance No. 2157 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 MODEL CITY PRIVILEGE (SALES) TAX
CODE, CHAPTER 21.1, ARTICLE IV (PRIVILEGE TAXES) BY DELETING IN ITS
ENTIRETY SEC. 21.1-420 ENTITLED "FEED AT WHOLESALE"; ESTABLISHING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
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Councilmember Lieberman asked which two businesses would benefit from this
amendment. Dr. Vanacour stated that they were the feed store located at 67th Avenue
and Thunderbird Road and Pratts Feed.
Mayor Scruggs opened the public hearing on Agenda Item No. 29.
Mr. Leonard Clark, a resident of the City of Glendale Barrel District,
expressed his opinion that farmers are disappearing and need the City's help. He
stated that this was a good thing.
Mayor Scruggs closed the public hearing.
It was moved by Goulet, and seconded by Eggleston, to approve Ordinance
No. 2157 New Series. Motion carried on a roll call vote, with the following
members voting "aye": Clark, Goulet, Lieberman, Eggleston, Frate, and Scruggs.
Members voting "nay": none.
30. TEEN APPOINTMENTS TO THE LIBRARY ADVISORY BOARD AND THE
PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMISSION
Mr. Steven Methvin, Assistant to the Mayor, presented this item. One of the
major issues that surfaced when the Mayor's Youth Advisory Commission (MYAC)
hosted its annual Youth Town Hall in 1999 was that teens wanted greater involvement
in decisions affecting their community. Through the Youth Town Hall process, several
recommendations were suggested to provide a forum for active teen involvement in the
City. The recommendation pursued by MYAC was to seek teen appointments to two of
the City's Boards and Commissions that would allow for the greatest participation and
have the most impact on teens' day-to-day activities. The two advisory boards proposed
to the Mayor and City Council were the Library Advisory Board and the Parks and
Recreation Advisory Commission.
The Mayor's Youth Advisory Commission met with Mayor Scruggs and the City
Council on July 20, 1999 and July 18, 2000 to discuss the recommendation. The teens
received unanimous support from the Mayor, Councilmembers and the Government
Services Committee to move forward with revising the City ordinances to appoint teens
as full-voting members.
The teens appointed will assist the City Council in making important policy
decisions that impact the community. The teens will work side-by-side with adult
representatives in researching, studying and discussing specific issues with both short
and long-term implications and then forward their recommendations to the City Council.
Glendale will be one of the nation's first major cities to appoint teens as full
voting members to its Boards and Commissions.
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The recommendation was to waive reading beyond the title and adopt an
ordnance adding two teen representatives to both the Library Advisory Board and the
Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission.
Ordinance No. 2158 New Series was read by number and title only, it being AN
ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, MARICOPA
COUNTY, ARIZONA, AMENDING THE CODE OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE
CHAPTER 20, ARTICLE II, SECTIONS 20-17 AND 20-19 RELATING TO THE
MEMBERSHIP AND QUORUM OF THE LIBRARY ADVISORY BOARD; AMENDING
THE CODE OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE CHAPTER 27, ARTICLE II, SECTIONS 27-
17 AND 27-20 RELATING TO THE MEMBERSHIP AND QUORUM OF THE PARKS
AND RECREATION COMMISSION; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Mayor Scruggs opened the public hearing on Agenda Item No. 30.
Mr. Leonard Clark, resident of the City of Glendale Barrel District, stated
that he supported this item.
Mayor Scruggs closed the public hearing.
It was moved by Eggleston, and seconded by Clark, to approve Ordinance
No. 2158 New Series. Motion carried on a roll call vote, with the following
members voting "aye": Clark, Goulet, Lieberman, Eggleston, Frate, and Scruggs.
Members voting "nay": none.
NEW BUSINESS
31. PUBLIC HEARING — PROPOSED ANNEXATION OF APPROXIMATELY 160
ACRES BETWEEN CAMELBACK AND BETHANY HOME ROADS, AND
BETWEEN 95TH AVENUE ALIGNMENT AND 99TH AVENUE
Mr. Grant Anderson, City Engineer, presented this item. The proposed
annexation area encompasses a strip of land approximately one-quarter mile wide
adjacent west of the 95th Avenue alignment, from Camelback Road to Bethany Home
Road. The area includes approximately 160 acres. Property owners within the area
are aware of the City's desire to include this area within the Glendale City limits.
The blank petition was recorded on June 28, 2000 at the Maricopa County
Recorder's Office. The City is within the thirty-day waiting period required by State
Statute. Recording the petition is the first step in the annexation process. The next
step required is for the City Council to hold a public hearing. All property owners within
the area were notified of this hearing by first class mail. The property has been posted
with signs in at least three conspicuous places and the hearing has been advertised in
the Glendale Star.
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Once a public hearing has been held and the thirty-day waiting period is up, the
City will proceed with gathering the signatures required by law to continue the
annexation process. If a sufficient number of signatures in favor of the annexation are
obtained, the Council will then be asked to consider adoption of an annexation
ordinance.
The recommendation was to hold a public hearing to receive public input
concerning the proposed annexation of this area into the City.
Mayor Scruggs opened the public hearing on Agenda Item No. 31.
Mr. Leonard Clark, a resident of the City of Glendale Barrel District, stated
that he supported this item.
Mayor Scruggs closed the public hearing.
BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
32. BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
Appointment is to be made to the following commissions that have vacancies or
expired terms.
Effective Term
Date Expires
Arts Commission
Licardi, Andre (Barrel) Appointment as Chair 08/24/2000 08/23/2001
Atkins, Judith (Cactus) Appointment as 08/24/2000 08/23/2001
Vice-Chair
Goeppinger, Kathleen H. (Mayoral) Appointment 08/24/2000 08/23/2002
Citizen's Advisory Commission on Neighborhoods
Smith, Carol A. (Sahuaro) Appointment 07/25/2000 06/30/2002
Community Advisory Development Committee
Brooks, Shirley (Cholla) Appointment 07/25/2000 07/01/2002
Holmes, Janie (Mayoral) Appointment 07/25/2000 07/01/2002
Peterson, Keith (Cactus) Appointment 07/25/2000 07/01/2002
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Historic Preservation Commission
Irvine, Teddy H. (Sahuaro) Appointment 07/25/2000 04/13/2001
Personnel Board
Beck, Robert (At-Large) Appointment 07/25/2000 04/23/2002
Risk Management/Worker's Compensation Trust Fund Board
Knafels, Don (At-Large) Appointment 07/25/2000 07/24/2002
The recommendation was to make appointments to the various Boards and
Commissions.
It was moved by Goulet, and seconded by Clark, to appoint the applicants
listed above to the Arts Commission, the Citizens Advisory Commission on
Neighborhoods, the Community Advisory Development Committee, the Historic
Preservation Commission, the Personnel Board, and the Risk
Management/Worker's Compensation Trust Fund Board, for the terms listed
above. The motion carried unanimously.
REQUEST FOR FUTURE WORKSHOP AND EXECUTIVE SESSION
It was moved by Eggleston, and seconded by Lieberman, to hold a City
Council Workshop on Tuesday, September 5, 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. The motion carried unanimously.
It was moved by Eggleston, and seconded by Clark, to vacate the August 8,
2000 and August 22, 2000 regular Council meetings. The motion carried
unanimously.
MOTION TO EXCUSE COUNCILMEMBER MARTINEZ
It was moved by Eggleston, and seconded by Clark, to excuse
Councilmember Martinez from tonight's Council meeting. The motion carried
unanimously.
CITIZEN COMMENTS
Mr. Troy Hills, a resident of the City of Glendale Ocotillo Districtstated that
the Manistee Ranch subdivision has experienced quite a bit of gang activity and
robberies. He said that street lighting failed inspection in April and, to date, nothing has
been done to rectify the lighting problem. He asked the Council to revise the City Code
to include a specific time span in which lighting is to be turned on. He stated that they
also do not have any speed limit signs and that the bike path is dimly lit. He noted that,
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if the lights were turned on, it could prevent future accidents. He suggested that the
Council require developers to comply with City codes, install proper signage and, before
the roads are open, ensure that the lights are turned on. He noted that there are no
"child at play" signs posted near the park in the subdivision and no cross walks near the
senior center that is currently under construction.
Dr. Rev. Gary A. Peterson, with the Bethel True Gospel Church located at
5946 West Glendale Avenue, spoke on behalf of the homeless. He stated that his
church feeds the homeless three times a week. He explained that homeless people do
not have anywhere to go; therefore they hang around businesses. He said that some
of the homeless are unable to get work because they do not have proper identification
or an address. He asked the Council to do something to reduce the number of
homeless citizens. He suggested that they work together to start workshops and
provide jobs. He noted that the City of Glendale does not have any homeless shelters.
He requested a private session with the City Council to further discuss this issue.
Mayor Scruggs asked Dr. Vanacour to have a member of his staff contact Dr.
Rev. Peterson and refer him to the Glendale Human Services Council and the group it
has working specifically on issues related to the homeless.
Mr. Howard E. Bowers, a resident of the City of Glendale Sahuaro District,
spoke about the City's new recycling program. He stated that he had approached the
Council at its last meeting with a petition against curb recycling in his neighborhood. He
stated that he was not pleased with the City's response, which stated that it had been
determined that recycling containers kept in alleys or other non-visible areas had a
higher tendency to be contaminated.
Mr. Harold McPherson, a businessman in the City of Glendale Ocotillo
District, commented on the Arizona Department of Transportation's (ADOT)
improvements planned for Grand Avenue. He recommended that the Council speak
with ADOT regarding the impact its plans would have on the downtown area. He
suggested that that the Orangewood Avenue exit be replaced with an exit on Myrtle
Avenue and the exit on 56th Avenue be replaced with one on 57th Drive. He explained
that these two changes would help bring traffic closer to the business community in
downtown Glendale. He also suggested that construction be done in a timely manner
so as to minimize the impact on businesses. He recommended that they advertise
what is going on in downtown Glendale and recommend alternative routes to the
business section. He suggested that ADOT provide a model of the finished product to
show that it will solve the problems it is meant to solve. He submitted an unofficial
petition which contained over 60 signatures.
Mayor Scruggs asked Mr. McPherson to submit the petition to Ms. Oliveira. She
asked Dr. Vanacour to send the petition, with a cover letter, to the appropriate agency
at ADOT to ensure that all future meetings are noticed to those individuals.
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Mr. Leonard Clark, a resident of the City of Glendale Barrel District, stated
that he had attended the grand opening of the Challenger Center last week. He
expressed his desire to get something similar in the City of Glendale. He thanked the
Council for the new commuter bus between Thunderbird, The American Graduate
School of International Management, Glendale Community College and ASU (Arizona
State University) West. He recommended that something be done to increase safety at
convenience stores and suggested installing bullet proof glass around the counters. He
asked if the bus stops could be improved at 59th and Olive Avenues.
COUNCIL COMMENTS AND SUGGESTIONS
Councilmember Goulet congratulated Ms. Pam Kavanaugh on her promotion to
Deputy City Manager for Community Services.
Councilmember Lieberman also congratulated Ms. Kavanaugh. He thanked the
downtown merchants for their presentation. He stated that he had asked for copies of
the proposed bridge design. He noted that ADOT was at the beginning of the process
and was seeking input so they that they could consider impacts and concerns prior to
developing a detailed design. He noted that a stakeholder's meeting would be held in
August and an open house meeting was scheduled for September of 2000.
Vice Mayor Eggleston stated that the City was happy to partner on and
contribute to the construction of the Challenger Center. He thanked the Peoria School
District for helping to bring the Challenger Center to the area. He also congratulated
Ms. Kavanaugh on her promotion.
Councilmember Frate stated that he was delighted about the teen appointments
to the Library Advisory Board and the Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission. He
also congratulated Ms. Kavanaugh.
Mayor Scruggs congratulated Ms. Kavanaugh. She thanked everyone for their
support of the teen appointments to the Commissions.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 9:35 p.m.
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