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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - Minutes - City Council - Meeting Date: 7/10/2001 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, MARICOPA COUNTY, ARIZONA, HELD TUESDAY, JULY 10, 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; 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 three resolutions to be considered at the meeting were available for public examination and the title posted at City Hall more than 72 hours in advance of the meeting. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF THE JUNE 26, 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 June 26, 2001, 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 SERVICE FOR SEARS NATIONAL BANK Over the past 18 months, the City of Glendale and Habitat for Humanity, Valley of the Sun, Incorporated, have been working in partnership to acquire vacant land and construct new single-family homes in the Heart of Glendale neighborhood. The Heart of Glendale neighborhood is located in the area of 51St Avenue — 57th Avenue, Lamar Road to Maryland Avenue, and is one of the oldest, most established neighborhoods in the City of Glendale. With each newly constructed home, blight is removed, a new family experiences the joy of home ownership, and the neighborhood and downtown area are further revitalized. Because Habitat for Humanity is a non-profit agency, dedicated to providing affordable housing to working families who would otherwise not have the opportunity to own a new home, the agency relies on community volunteer labor and monetary donations to fund and construct its new homes. Recently, Sears National Bank agreed to sponsor the construction of a new Habitat home in the Heart of Glendale neighborhood. In doing so, Sears National Bank donated $60,000 in cash and $15,000 in new tools for the new home. 1 The individual who coordinated this very generous donation and also volunteered hundreds of hours of his own time to help construct the home is Mr. Roger Schwierjohn. Mr. Schwierjohn is not only the President of Sears National Bank, but also a Glendale resident. Without his foresight and generosity, the home would have never been built and the lot upon which it sits would still be vacant today. Sears National Bank is to be commended for its outstanding corporate philanthropy and reinvestment into the Heart of Glendale neighborhood and downtown area. The City wished to publicly thank Sears National Bank for its $75,000 donation to the Habitat/Heart of Glendale inf ill housing partnership. Mayor Scruggs presented a plaque of recognition to Mr. Roger Schwierjohn, who accepted the plaque on behalf of Sears National Bank in appreciation of its corporate philanthropy in Glendale. Mr. Schwierjohn thanked the Mayor and Council for their support. RECOGNITION OF COMMUNITY SERVICE FOR DONNA DAVIS, SUSAN FERRELL AND STELLA MORENO The Glendale Citizens' Advisory Commission on Neighborhoods was established by the Mayor and City Council in January of 1995. The purpose of this commission is to oversee the revitalization of Glendale's older neighborhoods and to make policy recommendations regarding neighborhood issues to the Mayor and Council. Ms. Donna Davis (at-large representative) served on the Commission from July of 1997 to June of 2001. Ms. Susan Ferrell (Cactus District) served on the Commission from June of 1996 to June of 2001, during which time she served as the Vice-Chair (1999 — 2000) and subsequently the Chair (2000 - 2001). Ms. Stella Moreno (Ocotillo District) served on the Commission from July of 1997 to June of 2001. Collectively, these three individuals donated 13 years of volunteer service to the citizens and neighborhoods of Glendale. As a result of their dedication and hard work, they participated in the review and recommendation of over $4.5 million in neighborhood grant recommendations and greatly assisted with enhancing the neighborhood grants process. During their terms of service, all three individuals invested countless hours providing direction and guidance to neighborhood leaders and contributed to the success of the Neighborhood Partnership Program. All three individuals are to be commended for their efforts and tireless work for the citizens of Glendale. Mayor Scruggs presented plaques of recognition to Mrs. Donna Davis and Ms. Susan Ferrell for their contributions and dedication to serving the citizens of Glendale. Ms. Stella Moreno was unable to attend the meeting to accept her plaque. 2 Ms. Davis thanked the Mayor and Council for the experience of serving on the Commission. She urged all citizens of Glendale to serve on a Commission as a way to learn more about the City. Ms. Ferrell thanked the Mayor and Council for her appointment to the Commission. She also expressed her appreciation to current and past Commissioners and staff members for their efforts. RECOGNITION OF COMMUNITY SERVICE FOR CLARENCE E. ROUSE AND ORRIN BRADSHAW The Community Development Advisory Committee was established by the Mayor and Council in November of 1978. The purpose of the Committee is to review grant applications for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) Program funds. The Committee's recommendations are forwarded to the City Council for formal action. Mr. Clarence Rouse served on the Advisory Committee from 1996 to 2001 - a total of five years. Mr. Orrin Bradshaw served on the Committee for a total of nine years, from 1992 to 2001,. Mr. Bradshaw served as Committee Chairman from January of 1995 through July 1, 2001. As a result of their dedication and commitment, over $19 million dollars of federal funds were allocated to community development programs, benefiting over 50,000 people during their tenure. The types of programs assisted with CDBG and HOME funds include social services for Glendale youth, seniors, and disabled; projects to make public facilities accessible, the installation of streetlights and sidewalks, and programs to assist Glendale homeowners. Messrs. Rouse and Bradshaw invested countless hours reviewing grant applications to identify services that best meet the needs of Glendale citizens. Further, Mr. Bradshaw's exemplary leadership contributed greatly to the success of these programs. Both individuals are to be commended for their efforts and tireless work for the citizens of Glendale. Mayor Scruggs presented plaques of recognition to Mr. Clarence E. Rouse and Mr. Orrin Bradshaw for their dedication to serving the citizens of Glendale. Mr. Rouse thanked the Mayor, Council and City staff. He stated that it was a great experience to be part of the Committee. He said the dedication of the Committee members and the outstanding work by City staff made his job quite easy. Mr. Bradshaw accepted the plaque with gratitude and humility. He commented on the value of serving others, particularly the citizens of Glendale. 3 CONSENT AGENDA Dr. Martin Vanacour, City Manager, read Consent Agenda Item Nos. 1 through 3 by number and title. 1 . AGREEMENT FOR DESIGN SERVICES FOR 71ST AND GREENWAY ROAD NEIGHBORHOOD PARK This was a request for City Council approval of a professional services agreement with Carter & Burgess, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $69,722.22, for the development of plans and specifications, along with construction services. for the proposed neighborhood park to be located at 71St Avenue and Greenway Road. Thirty-five consulting design firms were notified of this project and fourteen responded, expressing an interest. Of the fourteen firms that responded, ten elected to participate in the City's Request for Proposals. A five-member selection committee, made up of representatives of the Parks and Recreation and Engineering Departments, reviewed the proposals and selected Carter-Burgess, Inc. as the consultant most qualified to perform the services required for this project. This project has been coordinated with the adjacent Greenway Road street improvement project, which will bring Greenway Road west from 67t Avenue and provide access to the project site. Public meetings will be scheduled commencing in July to begin the design process. Funds for this project are available in Development Impact Fees, 71st/Paradise Park Development, Account Number 14-8929-8330. The recommendation was to approve the professional services agreement with Carter & Burgess, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $69,722.22. 2. CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH MOTOROLA FOR 800 MHz RADIO A yearly renewal of the City of Glendale's agreement with Motorola is needed to provide service maintenance and an antenna site on Shaw Butte for the 800 MHz Radio System. The City-wide 800 MHz communication system is used by the Police Department, the Airport, Leisure Services, and Public Works. The service maintenance agreement is for mountain site equipment maintenance, dispatch consoles, and all City department's mobile and portable units. The cost for the MHz Radio service agreement is $36,099.08 and the cost for the rental of the antenna site for Fiscal Year 2000/2001 is $37,170. The total cost is $73,269.08. These funds are included in the base budget of the Police Department Communications Services Account Number 01-3250-7420 for radio repairs and Account number 01-3250-7810 for site rental. 4 The recommendation was to authorize the City Manager to renew the agreement with Motorola Corporation to provide 800 MHz Radio service maintenance and with Pinnacle Towers, Inc. for antenna site renewal for the City of Glendale. 3. MOBILE DATA TERMINAL MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT This agreement with the Motorola Corporation is for the maintenance of the Mobile Data Terminals and Base Station Equipment which are used by police officers to access computerized criminal justice information from their patrol vehicles. This is a renewal of a one-year agreement. The cost of the Mobile Data Terminal and Base Station Equipment maintenance agreement is $58,962.64. These funds are included in the base budget of the police Department (Communication Services) Account Number 01-3250-7330. The recommendation was to authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement for the maintenance of the Mobile Data Terminals and Base Station Equipment with the Motorola Corporation in the amount of $58,962.64. CONSENT RESOLUTIONS 4. NOTICE OF SPECIAL ELECTION State law provides that the City Council of a municipality may adopt and publish a Notice of Special Election. This notice contains important information regarding the Special Election, including a list of polling places and compensation for election officials. If approved by the City Council, the resolution will authorize the City Clerk to appoint, for each Special Election Day polling place, one inspector, two judges, two to five clerks, and six troubleshooters; and an adequate number of early ballot processing inspectors and early ballot processing clerks to conduct the Special Election. The proposed fees reflect an increase in compensation from those paid during the May 15, 2001 Special Election. It is proposed that each of the election officials be paid as follows: Premium Inspector $130; Inspector $100; Judges/Clerks $85; and Troubleshooters $12 per hour, plus 34.5 cents per mile. Early ballot processing inspectors will be paid $12 per hour and early ballot processing clerks will be paid $8 per hour. All election officials will be paid $15 for attending a half-day instruction/training class, except for Premium Inspectors who will be paid $25. The Notice of Special Election is published twice, in the Glendale Star, the City of Glendale's official newspaper, in both English and Spanish. The recommendation was to waive reading beyond the title and adopt a resolution giving notice of the City of Glendale Special Election to be held on November 6, 2001. 5 Resolution No. 3482 New Series was read by number and title only, it being A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, MARICOPA COUNTY, ARIZONA, PROVIDING NOTICE OF THE SPECIAL ELECTION TO BE HELD IN AND FOR THE CITY OF GLENDALE ON NOVEMBER 6, 2001; ESTABLISHING POLLING PLACES AND VOTING DISTRICTS AND THE TIMES THAT SUCH POLLS WILL BE OPEN; APPOINTING ELECTION OFFICIALS, AND FIXING THEIR COMPENSATION. 5. INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT WITH CITY OF PEORIA FOR R DETENTION AND COURT SERVICES In 1995, the City of Glendale and the City of Peoria entered into an Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) for temporarily housing Peoria Police criminal detainees at the Glendale Police Detention Center. That agreement has expired and has been renegotiated to include Detention and Court Services. The IGA states: • The Glendale Police Detention Center will accept Peoria Police arrestees for booking, detention, and transfer to the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office as part of Glendale's regularly scheduled transports and victim notification of release. • Weekend/Holiday Court Services, including facilities and clerical personnel will be provided for Peoria Police arrestees. The IGA does not include interpreter or judicial services. The rate per inmate, per day, is $102.16 for detention services and $27.07 per inmate, per weekend court appearance, for court services. The rate was calculated using estimated figures for inmates booked and processed utilizing Glendale Detention and Court Services. At this rate it is estimated that $71,564.95 in charges could result in the first year. The recommendation was to waive reading beyond the title and adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into an intergovernmental agreement with the City of Peoria, allowing Glendale to detain Peoria detainees and provide weekend court services. Resolution No. 3483 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 AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF PEORIA TO PROVIDE DETENTION AND WEEKEND COURT SERVICES FOR THE CITY OF PEORIA POLICE DEPARTMENT. 6. CENTRAL ARIZONA WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT V. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, ET AL. The cities of Chandler, Glendale, Goodyear, Mesa, Peoria, and Scottsdale have jointly engaged outside counsel to represent their common interests in the above- 6 mentioned lawsuit since 1995. This lawsuit involves the much-published dispute between the Secretary of the Interior and the State of Arizona over the repayment obligations of the Central Arizona Project (CAP). A decision in favor of the United States could cost Glendale as much as $600,000 to $700,000 each year in increased CAP water costs. As in any litigation with many parties, a large group of similarly- situated parties with common representation can have a much greater effect than those same parties would have individually. The judge has approved a settlement among the parties. The settlement includes several steps that must be taken before a final judgment will be entered. The law firm of Ulrich & Anger, P.C. has been hired to represent the cities involved in this lawsuit. The firm's senior partner, Mr. Paul G. Ulrich, is an experienced Federal Court litigator and partner, Mr. William H. Anger, has successfully represented many of these same cities before the Arizona Supreme Court in matters related to the Gila River Adjudication. The cost of this representation will be equally shared by the cities. The City of Glendale will be responsible for 16.666% or $16,666 for services rendered under this contract. This differs from the previous years' contracts whereby Glendale's share was based on the 1995 census estimate or $20,754. Funds for this project are in the City Attorney's Office budget, Account Number 01-1510-7330. The recommendation was to waive reading beyond the title and adopt a resolution authorizing the entering into of the Sixth Intergovernmental Agreement and Contract for Legal Services with the cities of Chandler, Mesa, Goodyear, Scottsdale and Peoria relating to the joint legal representation in the case of Central Arizona Water Conservation District v. United States of America, et al. Resolution No. 3484 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 THE SIXTH INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT AND CONTRACT FOR LEGAL SERVICES WITH THE CITIES OF CHANDLER, GOODYEAR, MESA, PEORIA AND SCOTTSDALE RELATING TO JOINT LEGAL REPRESENTATION IN THE CASE OF CENTRAL ARIZONA WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT v. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, ET AL. Mr. Leonard Clark, a resident of the City of Glendale Barrel District, spoke on Agenda Item 4. He said, while he approved of the Special Election to be held in November, he believed the light rail issue should be separate from other transportation issues. Speaking on Agenda Item 5, he expressed his opinion that $127 per inmate is a lot of money. He questioned whether the City was prosecuting more people for petty offenses. Mr. Clark stated that he whole-heartedly agreed with Agenda Item 6. 7 It was moved by Lieberman, and seconded by Frate, to approve the recommended actions on Consent Agenda Item Nos. 1 through 6, including the approval and adoption of Resolution No. 3482 New Series, Resolution No. 3483 New Series, and Resolution No. 3484 New Series. The motion carried unanimously. BIDS AND CONTRACTS 7. CONTRACT AWARD — 2001-2002 RUBBERIZED ASPHALT OVERLAY PROGRAM Mr. Larry Broyles, Acting City Engineer, presented this request to award a construction contract to Nesbitt Contracting Company, Inc. in the amount of $1,417,777.23 for construction of the 2001 — 2002 Rubberized Asphalt Overlay Program that includes the base bid and four out of five add alternates. The City utilizes a Pavement Management System to track the conditions of the existing streets and prioritize their needed reconditioning. The 2001 — 2002 rubberized asphalt overlay is required to recondition deteriorated streets, repair the damage resulting from construction of various utility lines over the past several years and improve the rideability on arterial, collector and residential streets throughout the City. This year's program includes a base bid of nine miles of streets and five add alternates addressing another 4.5 miles of streets. The alternates were included in the bid to increase the amount of street that would be overlaid by the best utilization of the available funding. The base bid includes a rubberized asphalt concrete overlay on approximately four miles of arterial streets that include 67th Avenue between Deer Valley and Pinnacle Peak Roads, 59th Avenue between Sunnyside Drive and Cactus Road, 83rd Avenue between Glendale and Northern Avenues, and Camelback Road between 91st Avenue and the Loop 101 Freeway; and three miles of collector streets that include 55th Avenue from Bell Road to Union Hills Drive, Myrtle Avenue from 48t" to 51st Avenues, 60th Avenue from Bethany Home Road to Maryland Avenue, and Missouri Avenue from 51st to 59th Avenues. The base bid also includes two additional miles within residential subdivisions bounded by 51st Avenue to 53rd Avenue between Northern Avenue and Butler Drive, 50th Drive to 51st Avenue between State Street and Gardenia Avenue, and 77th Avenue to 79th Avenue between Camelback Road and Missouri Avenue. The five add alternates include 69th Avenue between Camelback and Bethany Home Roads; Maryland Avenue between 55th and 59th Avenues; 63rd Avenue between Olive and Peoria Avenues; Vogel Avenue to Mountain View Road from 65th to 67th Avenues; and Camelback Road to Missouri Avenue from 67th to 73rd Avenues. Three bids were received and opened at 10:00 a.m., on June 14, 2001. Nesbitt Contracting Company, Inc., a qualified and licensed contractor, submitted the lowest base bid in the amount of $1 ,079,493.88. This favorable base bid allows four of the five 8 add alternates to be added to the project for a total cost of $1 ,417,777.23. Therefore, twelve miles of streets will be included in the program. The only add alternate not included in the overlay is Camelback Road to Missouri Avenue from 67th to 73rd Avenues. Funds are available in 2001-2002 Street Maintenance Account Number 12-6232- 8300 for the overlay program. A transfer of funds from 2001-2002 Water Line Extension Account Number 50-9625-8300 into the project account in the amount of $83,900 is necessary to cover the overlay expenses caused by a new 18-inch water line at 83rd and Glendale Avenues. The recommendation was to approve the transfer of funds and award the construction contract with Nesbitt Contracting Company, Inc. in the amount of $1,417,777.23 for the base bid, plus four add alternates. Councilmember Clark noted that one add alternate was not included. She asked if that meant it would be at the top of the list for overlay programs next year. Mr. Broyles said it would be. Ms. Clark asked how much that particular add alternate would have added to the cost. Mr. Broyles stated that it would have amounted to $484,156.25. He confirmed that everyone will have to rebid again next year. It was moved by Eggleston, and seconded by Goulet, to approve the transfer of funds and award the construction contract with Nesbitt Contracting Company, Inc. in the amount of $1,417,777.23 for the base bid, plus four add alternates. The motion carried unanimously. 8. AWARD OF PROPOSAL 01-20, MULTI-PURPOSE GRINDER Mr. Robert Donovan, Sanitation Superintendent, presented this item. Three offers were received by the City for the supply and operation of a multi-purpose grinder that will be utilized by the Woodwaste Operation at the Landfill. The grinder is used to grind palm fronds, tree limbs and other green waste along with pallets and demolition debris to achieve airspace savings for the landfill, as well as produce a marketable mulch product. The grinder conserves approximately 25,000 cubic yards of landfill airspace, valued at $249,750, per year. The Woodwaste operation currently has three revenue streams with the following potential revenue sources for 2001-2002 fiscal year: a) $280,000 gate revenue (tipping fee for green waste) b) $ 80,000 marketed woodwaste c) $249,750 airspace savings $609,750 gross operating revenue The Woodwaste operation has an operating budget of $422,054 for the fiscal year. Net revenue/airspace savings will total $187,696 for the fiscal year. 9 An evaluation panel, consisting of staff from Field Operations Administration and the Landfill, evaluated the proposals using specific evaluation criteria which included cost; machine performance, compliance to specifications, delivery; product service and support, machine safety, and references. The offer scored highest by the evaluation panel was submitted by Dodd Diesel, Inc. The equipment is new, with a full-factory warranty, and replaces a five-year old unit that is in need of extensive repairs to remain fully operational. The initial cost of the new grinder is $383,370, less a trade-in value for the City's existing grinder of $114,790, for an initial purchase price of $268,580. The terms of the contract also contain an option clause, at the discretion of the City, for a guaranteed equipment buyback of $125,000 after three years of operation. The grinder will be operated by Dodd Diesel Inc., which will charge the City $4.49 per ton of wood waste produced. This cost per ton includes all preventative maintenance and operator maintenance functions in addition to fulltime operation of the grinder. Funds are available in Landfill Woodwaste Operations Account Numbers 55-6276-8400 and 55-6276-7030. The recommendation was to authorize the purchase of a multi-purpose grinder from Dodd Diesel Inc. in the amount of $268,580 and enter into a contract for provision of a grinder operator/mechanic in the amount of $4.49 per ton of mulch material, not to exceed $100,000 per year. Councilmember Lieberman asked what it would cost to repair the old grinder. Mr. Donovan said they were looking at approximately $40,000 in additional repairs to the hopper, as well as a new engine, costing approximately $15,000. He explained that the new grinder would be capable of grinding more and would result in less wear-and- tear because it is chain fed. He stated that, although the grinder would be on-site at the Landfill operation, it could be moved throughout the City for storm damage cleanup. He said the contract states that grinding would only occur at the City of Glendale location; however, addendums could be added to allow other cities to utilize the grinder. Councilmember Clark asked if they were adding an employee or if it would be a contract position. Mr. Donovan stated that it would be a contract position and the person would actually be employed by Dodd Diesel. Councilmember Clark asked what the cost of the grinder would have been without the contract for maintenance and operation. Mr. Donovan stated that the grinder itself costs $268,000. He explained that they were requesting an additional $100,000 to hire the operator/mechanic to maintain the equipment, thereby guaranteeing the $125,000 buy-back. Councilmember Clark asked how often they called out for service when the equipment was new. Mr. Donovan estimated calling for service once a week. He explained that they have not been able to retain an operator long enough to develop the skill level necessary to adjust the equipment for the various types of products. Councilmember Clark said it would have been better to contract with Dodd Diesel for extensive training of a Glendale employee. Mr. Donovan said they had tried that and it worked well until the employee left the position approximately six months later. Councilmember Clark expressed concern about adding another contract employee at such a high cost. 10 Mayor Scruggs asked if the contract position was included in the budget. Dr. Vanacour stated that money for the machine was included in the budget; however, because it does not fit the category of a contract employee, money for the operator was not included. Mr. Donovan explained that the $63,000 currently identified for outside equipment maintenance would be redirected to this position. Dr. Vanacour noted that this person would manage the operations, as well as operate and maintain the equipment. In response to Councilmember Lieberman's question, Mr. Donovan explained that depreciation on the equipment is included in the operating budget. Mr. Donovan explained for Councilmember Clark that the contract person would perform three different functions that are currently being performed by City full-time employees and other temporary employees. He noted that the $100,000 not only pays for the contract person, but other overhead costs such as a heavy-duty maintenance truck and specialized equipment and tools. It was moved by Eggleston, and seconded by Clark, to authorize the purchase of a multi-purpose grinder from Dodd Diesel Inc. in the amount of $268,580, and enter into a contract for provision of a grinder operator/mechanic in the amount of $4.49 per ton of mulch material, not to exceed $100,000 per year. The motion carried unanimously. PUBLIC HEARING - LIQUOR LICENSES 9. LIQUOR LICENSE NO. 3-772 — KANEYA SUSHI EXPRESS This was a request for a new series 12 (restaurant) license for Kaneya Sushi Express, which is located at 6334 West Bell Road. There have been no prior liquor licenses at this location. The approval of this license will increase the number of liquor licenses in this area by one. 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. 10. LIQUOR LICENSE NO. 3-774 — RED BRICK PIZZA This was a request for a new series 12 (restaurant) license for Red Brick Pizza, which is located at 20020 North 59th Avenue, Suite 103. There have been no prior liquor licenses at this location. The approval of this license will increase the number of liquor licenses in this area by one. 11 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 3-775 —THE JUNGLE This was a request for a new series 12 (restaurant) license for The Jungle, which is located at 7580 West Bell Road. There have been no prior liquor licenses at this location. The approval of this license will increase the number of liquor licenses in this area by one. 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. 12. LIQUOR LICENSE NO. 3-776 — SW DESERT MARKET NO. 85 This was a request for a person transfer of a series 9 (off-sale retail, all liquor) license for SW Desert Market No. 85, which is located at 6730 West Camelback Road. The previous owner operated this business as ABCO No. 445 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. Mayor Scruggs opened the public hearing on Agenda Item Nos. 9, 10, 11, and 12. As there were no comments, she closed the public hearing. 12 It was moved by Lieberman, and seconded by Clark, to forward Liquor License Applications No. 3-772 for Kaneya Sushi Express; No. 3-774 for Red Brick Pizza; No. 3-775 for The Jungle; and No. 3-776 for SW Desert Market No. 85 to the State of Arizona Department of Liquor Licenses and Control, with the recommendation for approval. The motion carried unanimously. PUBLIC HEARING — SPECIAL EVENT LIQUOR LICENSE 13. SPECIAL EVENT LIQUOR LICENSE FOR THE GLENDALE ACTIVE 20-30 — AUGUST 5, 2001 This was a request for a special event liquor license for the Glendale Active 20- 30. The Glendale Active 20-30 is a young men's civic group which has been in existence since before World War II. The funds raised by the Glendale 20-30 are used to help children in the Glendale area with shoes for school, outings, scholarships and other types of contributions. The event is a fundraiser, which will be held at the Stardust Lounge, 4346 West Olive Avenue. The event will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. on Sunday, August 5, 2001. This is the first special event license requested by this applicant this year. If this license is approved, the total days expended by this applicant will be 1 of the allowed 10 days this calendar year. Under the provisions of Arizona Revised Statutes, Section 4-203.02, the Arizona Department of Liquor Licenses and Control may issue a special event liquor license only if the City Council recommends approval of such license. The recommendation was to conduct a public hearing and forward the application to the State of Arizona Department of Liquor Licenses and Control, with recommendation for approval. Mayor Scruggs opened the public hearing on Agenda Item No. 13. Mr. Leonard Clark, citizen of the City of Glendale Barrel District, stated that he supported the application for a special event liquor license. He expressed his opinion that Glendale Active 20-30 is a great organization. Mayor Scruggs closed the public hearing. It was moved by Lieberman, and seconded by Frate, to forward the Special Event Liquor License application of the Glendale Active 20-30 for a fundraiser to be held on August 5, 2001 at the Stardust Lounge, located at 4346 West Olive Avenue, to the State of Arizona Department of Liquor Licenses and Control, with the recommendation for approval. 13 Councilmember Clark noted that Mr. Howard Adams, who had served for a number of years as the head of the State of Arizona Department of Liquor Licenses and Control, had recently passed away. Upon a call for the question, the motion carried unanimously. REQUEST FOR FUTURE WORKSHOP AND EXECUTIVE SESSION It was moved by Eggleston, and seconded by Martinez, to hold a Regular City Council Workshop at 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, July 17, 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. The motion carried unanimously. CITIZEN COMMENTS Ms. Kathleen Lewis, a resident of the City of Glendale Cholla District, read a statement entitled "Proposed GCRD (Glendale Citizens for Responsible Development) Position on Re-Development of the Manistee Mall". She stated that the GCRD wants to ensure that the mall becomes a first-class operation and a destination retail center for the City. She recommended that the City limit the mall to one big-box anchor store and that the Coyotes be encouraged to place their practice ice rink at the mall, making it available to residents for a reasonable fee. She also suggested having at least two mid-scale sit-down restaurants. She said fast-food restaurants should not be encouraged. She said the remaining space should be made up of retail commercial, office commercial, and office professional. She asked that caution be exercised in terms of late-night entertainment establishments, especially those that serve alcohol. In terms of the atmosphere and aesthetics of the development, she asked that it have a unique stylish façade, a park-like courtyard in the middle, and a number of artwork artifices displayed throughout. She also stated that the mall would be an appropriate terminal location for the planned light-rail system. Mr. Leonard Clark, a resident of the City of Glendale Barrel District, mentioned an article that appeared in the June 21st edition of the Glendale Star regarding homeless veterans. He thanked the Mayor for the services provided by the City. He urged the City to continue to show mercy on those people who are poor and homeless. Mr. Ron Prothero, a resident of the City of Glendale Ocotillo District, stated that he was very displeased with the continuing cost of the Hayscale lawsuit. He asked when the City would fight back against such frivolous lawsuits. Mr. Charlie Grim, a resident of the City of Glendale Barrel District, stated that, had the original traffic study on the 51St and Olive Avenues intersection been done by an independent company, it is likely that the intersection would have been determined unsuitable and the current situation would have been avoided. He 14 recommended that the City require that future studies be conducted by independent companies, and not by those who have a vested interest in its conclusions. COUNCIL COMMENTS AND SUGGESTIONS Councilmember Clark announced that a follow-up meeting with the consultant regarding the park at Bethany Home Road and 83rd Avenue was scheduled for 7:00 p.m., on Wednesday, July 181h at Desert Mirage Elementary School. She also noted that the Western Area Plan would be discussed at the Planning Commission meeting to be held on July 19 at 7:00 p.m. She encouraged those who would like to comment on the plan to attend the meeting. Councilmember Goulet said a meeting for those citizens who served on the Downtown Redevelopment Committee would be held at the Bead Museum at 7:00 p.m. on July 11th. He thanked Mr. lain Vasey, Redevelopment Manager, for his help during the process. Councilmember Martinez said notices pertaining to the park at 71st Avenue and Greenway Road would be sent to residents in order to solicit comments regarding its design. Councilmember Frate announced that a General Plan meeting would be held on July 18t". He invited the residents of his district to bring forward issues they have about the City's future development. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:15 p.m. Al!". Pamela Olive— City Clerk 15