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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - Minutes - City Council - Meeting Date: 6/12/2001 (5) MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, MARICOPA COUNTY, ARIZONA, HELD TUESDAY, JUNE 12, 2001, AT 7:00 P.M. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Scruggs, with Vice Mayor Eggleston and the following Councilmembers present: Clark, Frate, Goulet, Lieberman, and Martinez. Also present were Martin Vanacour, City Manager; Ed Beasley, Assistant City Manager; Rick Flaaen, 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 four resolutions to be considered at the meeting were available for public examination and the title posted at City Hall more than 72 hours in advance of the meeting. Mayor Scruggs welcomed Glendale Boy Scout Troop 667 to the meeting. She introduced Joe Shelton, Tom Wigginton, and Rick Emanulson, scoutmasters; and Steven Hess, Jaron Sato, James Emanulson, boy scouts. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF THE MAY 291 2001 COUNCIL MEETING It was moved by Goulet, and seconded by Clark, to dispense with the reading of the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held on May 29, 2001, as each member of the Council had been provided copies in advance, and approve them as written. The motion carried unanimously. CONSENT AGENDA Dr. Martin Vanacour, City Manager, read Consent Agenda Item Nos. 1 through 7 by number and title. 1. PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT — WATER DISTRIBUTION RADIO TELEMETRY SYSTEM,PHASE II This was a request for City Council approval of a professional services agreement with Burns and McDonnell in an amount not to exceed $151,179 for the design and construction administration services for the second phase of the radio telemetry system used to monitor and control various water and wastewater facilities located throughout the City. The radio telemetry system provides the means for the City's Utilities Department to remotely monitor and control these facilities from one location. The first phase of this project, completed last fiscal year, developed the radio telemetry master plan and completed the installation of equipment at 17 water and wastewater sites. These sites are operating very well and the Utilities Department would like to proceed with the second phase of a planned three-phase project that will add additional radio telemetry equipment at 19 water and wastewater distribution sites. The third phase will complete the conversion of the remaining sites from leased telephone lines and field monitoring. City staff sent out a request for letters of interest (LOI) to obtain the professional services to perform this work. Six firms responded to the LOI and were sent a request for proposal (RFP). Four firms responded to the RFP. The proposal team, consisting of representatives from the Engineering and Operations Departments, short listed two firms to give oral presentations and interviews before making the final selection. The review team selected the firm of Burns and McDonnell as the best qualified to perform the services required for this project. The cost of the professional services agreement includes all basic services, as well as construction administrative services. The design services are to be completed in 120 calendar days from the date of the notice to proceed and construction services are estimated to be completed in 240 days. Funds for this project are available in the next fiscal year's Cholla Telemetry Capital Improvements Program, Account Number 50-9011-8300. The recommendation was to approve the professional services agreement with Burns and McDonnell in an amount not to exceed $151,179. 2. PURCHASE OF LANDFILL WATER WAGON A second water wagon, with a 6,500 gallon capacity, is required to supplement the existing 5,000 gallon capacity landfill water truck, purchased in Fiscal Year 1995- 1996. The second water wagon is necessary to assure continued compliance with air quality/dust emission standards in view of Maricopa County's accelerated air monitoring program. Specifically, we are required to continuously water down all roads and working areas of the landfill that are not paved. On average, approximately 525 vehicles travel through the landfill's gates every day, six days a week, to use various landfill services, including trucks going to and from the Materials Recovery Facility and the Woodwaste operation. This level of traffic generates significant quantities of air- borne dust that must be minimized. The additional water wagon will also eliminate the need to rent a water truck during the very dusty, hot-weather months (generally June through September) and when the current truck is undergoing maintenance and repair. The additional equipment will also increase the capacity for addressing on-site fires more quickly and effectively. An Invitation for Bid, awarded by the City of Phoenix on May 23, 2001 (IFB 01- 246), contains a cooperative clause allowing other governmental agencies to purchase equipment from the bid. The successful bidder, Empire Machinery, has extended permission to the City of Glendale to purchase one CAT/MEGA 611/615 water wagon at the same price and terms offered to the City of Phoenix. The equipment is new and carries an extended power train warranty. Staff does not believe the City of Glendale would receive better pricing by issuing a new bid for a single unit. Funding is available in the Landfill budget, Account Number 55-6235-8400. The recommendation was to approve the purchase of one new 6,500 gallon water wagon from Empire Machinery in the amount of $353,201.65, taxes included. 3. FINAL PLAT AMENDMENT P-00-13: "SAGUARO RANCH REPLAT": 10401 NORTH 591" AVENUE This was a request by Nicholas Homes to replat 14 lots within a portion of the previously approved final plat for "Saguaro Ranch" and create 13 reconfigured lots. The site is located approximately 350 feet south of the southeast corner of 59th and Peoria Avenues. The purpose of the requested amendment is to reconfigure this portion of the original plat to allow for as many 52-foot wide lots as possible to accommodate larger house products. The proposed replat will reduce the number of lots from thirty-one to thirty and reduce the overall project density from 4.6 dwelling units per acre to 4.4 dwelling units per acre. Lot sizes will vary from 5,257 to 7,073 square feet, with an average lot size of 6,177 square feet. Eleven lots are 52 feet or wider. Two lots have a 50-foot lot width. The existing landscape tract adjacent to lots 8 and 13 will be reduced in width from 10 feet to 8 feet. The entry wall on the north side of Cochise Drive, near lots 8 and 13, will be relocated 2 feet south and rebuilt to match the existing entry walls. The orientation and relative location of the proposed lots will remain the same as those on the existing plat. No modifications to the existing infrastructure will be required and all existing right-of-way and easements are to remain as recorded on the "Saguaro Ranch" final plat. The recommendation was to approve Final Plat Amendment P-00-13. CONSENT RESOLUTIONS 4. ARIZONA CRIMINAL JUSTICE COMMISSION RECORDS IMPROVEMENT GRANT In Fiscal Year 2000, the Glendale Police Department applied for an Edward Byrne grant through the Arizona Criminal Justice Commission. The grant is available to local law enforcement agencies for criminal justice technology improvements. The Police Department has been awarded $31,875 to assist with the funding of the conversion to a scanner-based Automated Fingerprint Identification System in 3 conjunction with the Department of Public Safety. All statewide agencies on the network are required to convert to the new scanner-based system. There is no match required for this grant and the balance of funds needed for the conversion have been budgeted for in Fiscal Year 2001-2002 in Account Number 02-3221-7990. The recommendation was to waive reading beyond the title and adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to accept the grant award from the Arizona Criminal Justice Commission. Resolution No. 3473 New Series was read by number and title only, it being A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, MARICOPA COUNTY, ARIZONA, ACCEPTING A GRANT FROM THE ARIZONA CRIMINAL JUSTICE COMMISSION FOR TECHNOLOGY IMPROVEMENTS AT THE GLENDALE POLICE DEPARTMENT. 5. ACCEPTANCE OF VICTIMS OF CRIME ACT VOCA) GRANT FOR CONTINUATION OF THE VICTIMS' SERVICES PROGRAM The Arizona Department of Public Safety has made Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) Grant funds available to programs designed to address victims' services needs in Fiscal Year 2001-2002 and Fiscal Year 2002-2003. The Glendale Police Department has been awarded $101,605 to continue services to victims of crime. These grant funds will be utilized to continue staffing of a Victim Assistance Caseworker and part- time Court Information Clerks. The grant will also provide for limited emergency financial assistance and clean-up expenses. Services provided to victims will include direct emotional support by a Victim Assistance Caseworker, providing crisis counseling at crime scenes, referral and coordination of services available from local social service agencies, part-time Court Information Clerks assisting victims with court-related issues on weekends and holidays, and ongoing personal and telephone interaction with community members at the West Valley Advocacy Center. This grant is $7,134 greater than the previous award, which will aid in addressing increased salary costs. The needs of victims in our community have not diminished. The Glendale Police Department continues to place a high priority on minimizing and mitigating the damage incurred by victims of criminal activity. The recommendation was to waive reading beyond the title and adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to submit and accept a grant from the Arizona Department of Public Safety for the purpose of obtaining funds to continue the City's existing victims' rights support. 4 Resolution No. 3474 New Series was read by number and title only, it being A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, MARICOPA COUNTY, ARIZONA, ACCEPTING THE GRANT OFFER AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF ANY AND ALL NECESSARY DOCUMENTS TO THE DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE THROUGH THE VICTIMS OF CRIME ACT (VOCA) AND THE ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY. 6. GRANT FOR THE PURCHASE OF THREE UNMARKED VEHICLES WITH POLICE PACKAGES The Governor's Office of Highway Safety has funds available to purchase unmarked vehicles with police packages to be used to target aggressive drivers. Proactive traffic enforcement efforts involving the City-sponsored, "It's Our Town, Please Slow Down"campaign were possible through a collaborative effort involving the Glendale Police Department and the City of Glendale Marketing Department. Although this campaign was a success in terms of educating the public about traffic safety, the overall accident rate in the City of Glendale still increased, partially due to the increased volume of vehicles on the roadway and aggressive drivers. This program will help augment the City's new speed reduction education campaign. The traffic enforcement units, motorcycle units and marked patrol district cars utilize high visibility presence, coupled with enforcement efforts, in an effort to educate the public, deter speeding, red light running, and lane change violations. Although these marked units make their presence known when they are deployed in a particular area, the overall effectiveness of these marked units is limited. The Glendale Police Department was requesting funding assistance from the Governor's Office of Highway Safety to procure equipment to create an unmarked traffic car in each sector of the City to address the issues of speed, red light running, and lane change enforcement, traffic collision reduction efforts, and DUI enforcement. The goal is to reduce speed, red light running, and lane change violations, reduce the traffic collision rate, and apprehend aggressive drivers. There is no match or additional costs to the City of Glendale associated with accepting this funding. The funding cannot be used to supplant other governmental funds that would otherwise be available to provide traffic enforcement services. The recommendation was to waive reading beyond the title and adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to apply for and accept the grant award from the State of Arizona, Governor's Office of Highway Safety. 5 Resolution No. 3475 New Series was read by number and title only, it being A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, MARICOPA COUNTY, ARIZONA, AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION AND ACCEPTING THE GRANT OFFER FROM THE ARIZONA GOVERNOR'S OFFICE OF HIGHWAY SAFETY FOR THE PURCHASE OF THREE UNMARKED VEHICLES WITH POLICE PACKAGES TO BE USED TO TARGET AGGRESSIVE DRIVERS. 7. ACCEPTANCE OF A GRANT FOR DOMESTIC PREPAREDNESS Project Impact is a community-based program designed to strengthen the City's ability to recover from natural and man-made disasters. One of the City's objectives for Project Impact is to enhance its ability to respond to man-made disasters. The Office of Justice Programs is providing funds to state and local emergency response agencies to purchase specialized equipment for emergency medical services (EMS), fire, hazardous materials response, and law enforcement to enhance their capability to respond to man-made disasters. In response to this program, the Glendale Fire Department conducted a needs assessment, including a vulnerability analysis, public health assessment, and current capabilities to respond to a large-scale incident. The State of Arizona has recommended to the Department of Justice that the City of Glendale Fire Department receive a domestic preparedness equipment grant totaling $280,000. The grant would allow for the purchase of specific, authorized equipment in the following areas: • Personal Protective Equipment (approximately 40% of the funds); • Radio Communications ( approximately 13% of the funds); • Decontamination (approximately 24% of the funds); and • Detection Devices (approximately 23% of the funds). Approximately 14% of the total grant funds would be used to purchase personal protective equipment and detection devices for police use. The remaining funds would be used to purchase equipment in all categories for EMS, fire, and hazardous materials response. There are no matching funds required. The recommendation was to waive reading beyond title and adopt a resolution authorizing the submittal and acceptance of grant offer from the U.S. Department of Justice through the State of Arizona to increase domestic preparedness. Resolution No. 3476 New Series was read by number and title only, it being A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, MARICOPA COUNTY, ARIZONA, AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION AND ACCEPTING THE PASS-THROUGH GRANT FROM THE STATE OF ARIZONA THROUGH THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE FOR DOMESTIC PREPAREDNESS. 6 • It was moved by Clark, and seconded by Lieberman, to approve the recommended actions on Consent Agenda Item Nos. 1 through 7, including the approval and adoption of Resolution No. 3473 New Series, Resolution No. 3474 New Series, Resolution No. 3475 New Series, and Resolution No. 3476 New Series. The motion carried unanimously. PUBLIC HEARING — LAND DEVELOPMENT ACTION 8. REZONING APPLICATION Z-00-07-18500 NORTH 59TH AVENUE Mr. Brian Friedman, Senior Planner, presented this request by Marlor Land Company, Inc. to rezone from A-1 (Agricultural) and R1-6 (Single Residence) to R1-7 PRD (Single Residence, Planned Residential Development) on 18.2 acres located at the southwest corner of 59th Avenue and Union Hills Drive. The applicant proposes to develop a single-family residential neighborhood. The R1-7 PRD request is consistent with the General Plan designation of 2.5-3.5 residential units per acre. The zoning is compatible with other subdivisions in the area and is a better fit than the existing A-1 and R1-6 zoning. The proposed R1-7 PRD zoning will allow a maximum of 48 single-family residential lots, at a density of 2.6 dwelling units per acre. The minimum lot area is 7,040 square feet; the average lot size is 8,336 square feet; and the maximum lot size is 11,434 square feet. The minimum lot width is 63 feet and the minimum lot depth is 110 feet. There is one storm water retention tract which serves as a passive recreation area, including a ramada and barbecue. Additional project features include decorative perimeter walls, extensive landscaping, and entry signage. At its hearing held on May 3, 2001 , the Planning Commission voted to recommend approval of Rezoning Application Z-00-07, subject to nine stipulations. No one other than the applicant spoke at the hearing. The recommendation was to conduct a public hearing and approve Rezoning Application Z-00-07, subject to the nine stipulations recommended by the Planning Commission. Councilmember Clark asked if the sidewalks were attached on the local streets. Mr. Friedman replied in the affirmative. Mr. Mark Hardy, the applicant, owner of Marlor Land Company, Inc., stated that he would answer any additional questions that the Council might have. Mayor Scruggs opened the public hearing on Agenda Item No. 8. As there were no comments, Mayor Scruggs closed the public hearing. Councilmember Martinez stated that he had attended a block watch meeting in his neighborhood and the residents were excited about this project. 7 It was moved by Martinez, and seconded by Goulet, to approve Rezoning Application Z-00-07, subject to the nine stipulations recommended by the Planning Commission. The motion carried unanimously. BIDS AND CONTRACTS 9. AWARD OF CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT — VARIOUS STREET AND ALLEY IMPROVEMENTS Mr. Larry J. Broyles, Acting City Engineer, presented this request for City Council award of a construction contract to Haydon Building Corporation in the amount of $1 ,017,231.23 for the construction of street improvements on Greenway Road, between 67th and 71st Avenues, and the pavement of Oregon Avenue and miscellaneous alleys in the City of Glendale. Street improvements for this project include new curb, sidewalks, pavement, street lighting, storm drainage, and landscaping improvements. As part of the PM-10 State Implementation Plan to reduce particulate emissions from public unpaved roads and alleys, Oregon Avenue will be paved from 83rd Avenue to approximately 650 west. The alleys to be paved are in three general areas. The first area is bounded by Glendale Avenue on the south, Myrtle Avenue on the north, Grand Avenue on the east, and 62nd Avenue on the west. The second area is bounded by Ocotillo Avenue on the south, Glendale Avenue on the north, 59th Avenue on the east, and 61st Avenue on the west. The third area is bounded by Marlette Avenue on the south, Maryland Avenue on the north, 59th Drive on the east, and 60th Avenue on the west. Six bids were received and opened on May 24, 2001. Haydon Building Corporation, a qualified and licensed contractor, submitted the lowest bid in the amount of $1,017,231.23. Transfers of $6,881,00 from the 75th Avenue — Glendale to Northern, Account Number 61-8562-8330, and $48,942.52 from the Greenway Road 66th to 67th Avenue, Account Number. 61-9562-8330, need to be made into the Greenway Road Street Improvements (67th-71St) Account Number 61-8812-8300. In addition, the following transfers will need to be made into the above account from the following accounts: • $108,923.64 from Street Maintenance Professional Contractual Account Number 12-6232-8330 to cover the costs for the PM-10 paving; and • $120,668.50 from the Fiscal Year 2000-2001 Capital Improvements Program, Street Beautification Account Number 62-8559-8330 to cover the costs for the landscaping improvements. The recommendation was to approve the transfer of funds and award the construction contract to Haydon Building Corporation in the amount of $1,017,231 .23. 8 It was moved by Eggleston, and seconded by Frate, to approve the transfer of funds and award the construction contract to Haydon Building Corporation in the amount of $1,017.231.23. The motion carried unanimously. PUBLIC HEARING - LIQUOR LICENSES 10. LIQUOR LICENSE NO. 3-768 — JOHN'S METRO CONVENIENCE II This was a request for a person transfer of a series 9 (off-sale retail, all liquor) license for John's Metro Convenience II, which is located at 4330 West Glendale Avenue. The previous owner operated this business as Metro Liquor II and held a series 9 (off-sale retail, all liquor) license at this location. 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 Planning Department, the Police Department and the County Health Department have reviewed the application and determined that it meets all technical requirements. The recommendation was to conduct a public hearing and forward the application to the State of Arizona Department of Liquor Licenses and Control, with the recommendation for approval. 11. LIQUOR LICENSE NO. 3-769 —THE ROADHOUSE This was a request for a person transfer of a series 6 (on- & off-sale retail, all liquor) license for The Roadhouse, which is located at 7941 West Glendale Avenue. The previous owner operated this business as J & G Roadhouse Grill and held a series 6 (on- & off-sale retail, all liquor) license at this location. 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 Planning Department, the Police Department and the County Health Department have reviewed the application and determined that it meets all technical requirements. The recommendation was to conduct a public hearing and forward the application to the State of Arizona Department of Liquor Licenses and Control, with the recommendation for approval. 9 Mr. David Appleton of John's Metro Convenience II, the applicant for Liquor License No. 3-768, introduced himself. He introduced one of his employees and stated that he was looking forward to being a responsible member of the Glendale business community. Mayor Scruggs opened the public hearing on Agenda Item Nos. 10 and 11. As there were no comments, she closed the public hearing. It was moved by Lieberman, and seconded by Frate, to forward Liquor License Applications No. 3-768 for John's Metro Convenience II and No. 3-769 for The Roadhouse to the State of Arizona Department of Liquor Licenses and Control, with the recommendation for approval. The motion carried unanimously. NEW BUSINESS 12. MATERIALS RECYCLING FACILITY APPROPRIATION TRANSFER Mr. Charlie McClendon, Director of Budget and Management, presented this request for City Council approval of a contingency appropriation transfer and capital project appropriation transfer in accordance with the City of Glendale Financial Policies. Specifically, this request is for appropriation transfers to the Materials Recycling Facility Capital Project 55-9602. The project was approved in the Fiscal Year 1999-2000 budget for $5,250,000. As presented and approved by the Mayor and City Council on May 9, 2000, the financing secured for this project totaled $7,195,990. In order to provide for the current year expenditures against the 55-9602 budget, final appropriation transfers are required. A contingency transfer of $1,000,000 from Landfill Contingency Account Number 55-2456-7000 and a transfer of $1,000,000 from Landfill NW Parcel Soil Excavation Capital Project Account Number 55-9604-8330 will provide sufficient budget authority to expend the remaining lease proceeds and accrued interest. The recommendation was to approve the transfer of contingency appropriation from Landfill Fund Contingency Account Number 55-2456-7000 for $1,000,000 and the appropriation transfer from Landfill NW Parcel Soil Excavation Capital Project Account Number 55-9604-8330 for $1,000,000 to Materials Recycling Facility Capital Project Account Number 55-9602-8330. It was moved by Clark, and seconded by Goulet, to approve the transfer of contingency appropriation from Landfill Fund Contingency Account Number 55- 2456-7000 for $1,000,000 and the appropriation transfer from Landfill NW Parcel Soil Excavation Capital Project Account Number 55-9604-8330 for $1,000,000 to Materials Recycling Facility Capital Project Account Number 55-9602-8330. The motion carried unanimously. 10 13. AMENDMENT NO. 1 AND FINAL — PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT, MATERIALS RECOVERY FACILITY Mr. Larry J. Broyles, Acting City Engineer, presented this request for City Council approval of Amendment No. 1 and Final to the professional services agreement with the firm of HDR, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $142,336. This amendment is for additional design and construction services required to fund City-requested improvements at the Materials Recovery Facility and additional inspection effort due to the additional work. The original contract amount was $635,990. This amendment increases the total contract amount to $778,326. The Materials Recovery Manager was hired following the design of the facility and requested the following changes in order to make the operation and maintenance of the facility more efficient. Additional guard railing was designed and installed to improve the protection of the facility, personnel, and equipment. A reinforced concrete wall was redesigned and relocated outside the facility to improve operations. Also, additional fire sprinkler protection was required in areas under the recycling equipment and on the exterior of the facility. This added work resulted in additional design fees and extended the construction inspection time resulting in additional construction service fees beyond that included in the original contract. The cost of Amendment No. 1 is not to exceed $142,336. Funds for this amendment are available in Materials Recovery Facility Account Number 55-9602- 8330. The recommendation was to approve Amendment No. 1 and Final to the professional services agreement with HDR, Inc. in the amount of $142,336. It was moved by Clark, and seconded by Frate, to approve Amendment No. 1 and Final to the professional services agreement with HDR, Inc. in the amount of $142,336. The motion carried unanimously. 14. APPOINTMENT OF CITY MANAGER Vice Mayor Eggleston presented this item. The City Council appoints the position of City Manager. The current City Manager, Dr. Martin Vanacour, will be retiring on January 1, 2002. Effective, January 2, 2002, Mr. Ed Beasley, the current Assistant City Manager, will be appointed as Glendale's City Manager. Terms of the appointment will be finalized and approved prior to January 2, 2002. The recommendation was to approve the appointment of Mr. Ed Beasley as City Manager, effective January 2, 2002. Terms of the appointment will be finalized and approved prior to January 2, 2002. 11 It was moved by Goulet, and seconded by Frate, to approve the appointment of Mr. Ed Beasley as City Manager, effective January 2, 2002. Terms of the appointment will be finalized and approved prior to January 2, 2002. The motion carried unanimously. REQUEST FOR FUTURE WORKSHOP AND EXECUTIVE SESSION It was moved by Eggleston, and seconded by Lieberman, to hold a Regular City Council Workshop at 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, June 19, 2001, in Room B-3 of the City Council Chambers, to be followed by an Executive Session pursuant to A.R.S. 38-431.03. It was also moved to hold a Special Budget Evening Meeting at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, June 19, 2001, in the City Council Chambers. The motion carried unanimously. CITIZEN COMMENTS Ms. Erica Sellers, a resident of the City of Peoria, stated that when parents are told to disarm themselves before entering City buildings, they put their lives and the lives of their children at risk. She urged the Council to either repeal the ordinance which bans firearms and weapons in public buildings and City parks or consider installing storage lockers. Mr. Jay McKim, a resident of the City of Glendale Ocotillo District, stated that it has been almost a year since the new law banning firearms and weapons in public buildings and City parks took effect and the City of Glendale is still not in compliance with this law. He urged the Council to allow citizens to carry weapons for self-protection while inside City buildings or, as an alternative, install storage lockers. Mr. Don Drechse, a resident of the City of Glendale Barrel District, stated that City construction near his home has damaged property at his home and at his neighbors' homes. He said he had taken several avenues to obtain assistance, but he had not received any help. He stated that the City's insurance company insists that it is not the City's fault. He asked the City to reconsider its position. Mr. Eric Hofstetter, a resident of the City of Mesa, stated that the ordinance relating to disarmament in City buildings should be repealed and other options should be considered. Mr. Rick DeStephens, a resident of the City of Phoenix, said he was opposed to a "no weapons" sign in Thunderbird Park, located near his home. He stated that the acreage of the park, 1.8 miles, is above the acreage permitted for the City to regulate firearms in parks. Mr. Tim Weaver, a resident of the City of Glendale Cholla District, stated that the ordinance banning weapons in City buildings should be repealed and other options should be considered. 12 COUNCIL COMMENTS AND SUGGESTIONS Councilmember Goulet acknowledged both Dr. Vanacour and Mr. Beasley for their service to the City. Councilmember Lieberman congratulated Mr. Beasley on his appointment as the new City Manager, effective January 2, 2002. He said he looked forward to working with Mr. Beasley. Vice Mayor Eggleston stated that he was also looking forward to the City Manager transition. Councilmember Martinez stated that the employees and citizens of the City of Glendale were fortunate to have Dr. Vanacour as the City Manager. He also indicated that the City was fortunate to get Mr. Beasley as his successor. Councilmember Frate wished Dr. Vanacour the best. He said the City has been fortunate to have had Dr. Vanacour in its employ for the last 31 years. He said Dr. Vanacour was leaving the City in good hands, as evidenced by the appointment of Mr. Beasley as the new City Manager. Mayor Scruggs also congratulated Mr. Beasley on his appointment. She thanked Dr. Vanacour for all he has done for the City. She said she looked forward to working with Mr. Beasley to help the City move forward. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:05 p.m. amela Oliveira - City Clerk 13