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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - Minutes - City Council - Meeting Date: 3/25/2003 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, MARICOPA COUNTY, ARIZONA, HELD TUESDAY, MARCH 25, 2003, AT 7:00 P.M. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Elaine M. Scruggs, with Vice Mayor Thomas R. Eggleston and the following Councilmembers present: Joyce V. Clark, Steven E. Frate, David M. Goulet, H. Philip Lieberman, and Manuel D. Martinez. Also present were Ed Beasley, City Manager; Pam Kavanaugh, Assistant City Manager; Rick Flaaen, City Attorney; and Pamela Hanna, City Clerk. COMPLIANCE WITH ARTICLE VII, SECTION 6(c) OF THE GLENDALE CHARTER A statement was filed by the City Clerk that the 3 resolutions and 1 ordinance to be considered at the meeting were available for public examination and the title posted at City Hall more than 72 hours in advance of the meeting. Mayor Scruggs welcomed and introduced a Swedish City Managers study group, noting their visit to the United States is being sponsored by Price Waterhouse. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF THE MARCH 11, 2003 COUNCIL MEETINGS It was moved by Goulet, and seconded by Clark, to dispense with the reading of the minutes of the March 11, 2003 Regular City Council meeting, as each member of the Council had been provided copies in advance, and approve them as written. The motion carried unanimously. PROCLAMATIONS AND AWARDS SWEARING IN CEREMONY: PRESIDING CITY JUDGE At the March 11, 2003 City Council meeting, Elizabeth R. Finn was appointed as Presiding Judge for Glendale City Court. Cecil B. Patterson Jr., Court of Appeals Judge, will be present to swear in Elizabeth R. Finn as Presiding City Judge. The recommendation was to swear in Elizabeth R. Finn as the Presiding City Judge for a two-year term beginning March 25, 2003 and ending March 24, 2005. Judge Patterson administered the oath of office to Elizabeth R. Finn. Judge Finn thanked the Mayor and Council for their vote of support, stating she is proud to now be part of Glendale City Court. She introduced members of her family present in the audience. 1 RECOGNITON OF COMMUNITY SERVICE: THUNDERBIRD, THE AMERICAN GRADUATE SCHOOL OF INTERNATIONAL MANAGEMENT The City of Glendale would like to recognize Thunderbird, The American Graduate School of International Management for its generous corporate partnership with the Acapulco Neighborhood Association and its commitment to improving the quality of life in Glendale. Over the past five years, Thunderbird has worked with the Acapulco Neighborhood Association to coordinate two major neighborhood improvement projects: a) a $25,614 donation to assist with the installation of new sidewalk, landscaping and traffic calming elements on 55th Avenue from Acoma to Greenway Road; b) a $30,000 donation, to assist with the installation of new street lighting on 55th Avenue, which effectively cut the city cost of the project in half. Thunderbird President Roy Herberger will be present to accept a plaque of appreciation for his institution's generosity in working with the Acapulco Neighborhood Association to complete these projects. Representatives from the neighborhood will also be present to thank the school. Mayor Scruggs presented a plaque of appreciation to President Roy Herberger who received it on behalf of Thunderbird, The American Graduate School of International Management. Mr. Herberger thanked the Mayor and City Council for the plaque of appreciation. He also thanked Mr. Tommy Blassingabe for his efforts on the school's behalf. He said they look forward to continuing their relationship with the City of Glendale and developing more exciting projects. CITY S.A.F.E. PROCLAMATION This is a request to proclaim April 2003 as the City S.A.F.E. campaign's Water & Outdoor Safety Month. The city of Glendale continues its community safety awareness campaign by focusing on water and outdoor safety and the variety of programming designed exclusively to enhance our community's well being and security, including CPR classes, Water Watcher's Day, GO Glendale Family Bike Ride, and the Water Safety Walk. The campaign offers residents and business owners an opportunity to attend programs, activities and events to learn how to keep themselves and their families out of harm's way. Mayor Scruggs proclaimed April 2003 as Water & Outdoor Safety Month. Ms. Druann Letter, Co-founder of Water Watchers at Phoenix Children's Hospital and Mr. Barry Landon, President of Southwest Ambulance will accept the proclamation. 2 Ms. Letter stated she is honored to accept the proclamation for two reasons, drowning is the number one killer of children ages zero to four within Maricopa County and she lost her four year old son almost five years ago in a drowning accident. She said they will bring Water Safety Day to Glendale Community College on April 10, busing in over 3,200 Kindergarten through 3`d Grade students who will be taught what to do around water. She urged everyone to watch children around water and place barriers around pools. Mr. Landon stated Southwest Ambulance has partnered with the City of Glendale for many years. He said the city suffered a large increase in the number of child drownings last spring, after which, Southwest Ambulance, in partnership with the city's Parks and Recreation Department, set out to teach every child to swim through the Pool Packing program. He said their goal is to teach 500 to 750 children per year for the next ten years. He thanked the city for the opportunity to participate in reaching that goal. CONSENT AGENDA Mr. Ed Beasley, City Manager, read Agenda Item Numbers 1 through 4 by number and title, and Ms. Pamela Hanna, City Clerk, read Agenda Item Numbers 5 through 7 by number and title. Councilmember Lieberman requested item number 3 be heard separately. Councilmember Martinez requested item number 4 be heard separately. 1. AWARD OF BID 03-01, MISCELLANEOUS WATER FITTINGS This is a request to purchase miscellaneous water fittings for the Utilities Department. Six bids were received for miscellaneous fittings to be used in water transmission lines. The items will be provided on an "as needed" basis. The contract begins April 1, 2003 and continues for one year. The bid specifications contain an option clause that will permit the city, at the discretion of the City Manager, to extend this agreement for four additional years in one year increments. The lowest responsive bid was submitted by FNW Willing Pump. Funding is available in the Utilities Water Distribution and Transmission Line Maintenance budgets, account numbers 83-6442-7520 and 83-6444-7520. The recommendation was to authorize the purchase of miscellaneous water fittings to FNW Willing Pump in the amount of$95,764.58, taxes included. 2. AWARD OF COOPERATIVE PURCHASE AGREEMENT WITH GRAYBAR ELECTRIC COMPANY 3 This is a request for City Council approval to enter into a cooperative purchase agreement with Graybar Electric Company for the purchase of electrical supplies. In March of 2000, the City Council approved a cooperative purchase with Graybar Electric Company for the purchase of electrical supplies. The U.S. Conference of Mayors created a National Cooperative Purchasing Alliance where a lead governmental agency can "piggy back" on that contract. The pricing and discounts received from this contract are greater that what one agency could ever receive on their own. Pricing is a minimum of ten percent less than what the city was paying prior to having a cooperative contract which will result in a cost savings of approximately $10,000.00 annually. The agreement with Graybar Electric from the U.S Conference of Mayors, which is now called U.S Communities, has expired and was re-bid. A new contract was awarded to Graybar Electric Company. Staff recommends entering into another agreement with Graybar Electric for electrical supplies. The initial term began February 1, 2003 and continues until January 31, 2006. The bid specification contains an option clause that will permit two additional one-year extensions. Funding for electrical supplies are available in departmental operating budgets. The recommendation was to enter into a cooperative purchase agreement with Graybar Electric Company for electrical supplies in the amount not to exceed $100,000. CONSENT RESOLUTIONS 5. ARROWHEAD RANCH PLAZA DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT This is a request for City Council authorization to enter into a development agreement with Arrowhead Ranch Plaza, LP. This company is currently developing approximately 20 acres of undeveloped real property located at 59th Avenue and Union Hills Drive. The city has requested additional improvements for this corner, which are not attributed to this project. The developer has agreed to construct these additional improvements if reimbursed by the city. Improvements included in this agreement are the installation of a 12" waterline along 59th Avenue to improve water quality and pressure for the Zone III Water Pressure Zone, the removal and replacement of the existing asphaltic concrete pavement on Michigan Avenue between 57th Drive and 59th Avenue, and the installation of an 8" sewer main for Foothills Park. The total cost of the city's share of these improvements shall not exceed $260,000. Funds are available in the Impact Fees, Development Agreements-Arterials, Account No. 14-8993-8300. The recommendation was to waive reading beyond the title and adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into a development agreement with Arrowhead Ranch Plaza, LP. 4 Resolution No. 3655 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 ARROWHEAD RANCH PLAZA, LP; AND DIRECTING THAT THE DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BE RECORDED 6. INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT WITH SALT RIVER PROJECT (SRP) FOR MAINTENANCE OF AN SRP IRRIGATION PIPELINE This is a request for City Council to enter into an intergovernmental agreement (IGA) between the Salt River Project Agricultural Improvement and Power District (SRP) and the City of Glendale. The agreement establishes responsibilities for the maintenance and repair of an irrigation pipeline being located beneath the planned 51St Avenue overpass at Grand Avenue and Bethany Home Road. SRP has an existing 48" irrigation pipeline within the existing 51st Avenue street right-of-way north and south of this Grand Avenue intersection that must be relocated in conjunction with the planned ADOT Grand Avenue intersection improvements. The best relocation alignment for this new irrigation pipeline requires two segments of the relocated pipeline to be placed beneath the embankment slopes for the overpass within city right-of-way for 51st Avenue. The IGA establishes the responsibilities for the maintenance, repair and replacement for this relocated SRP irrigation pipeline. As SRP is required to relocate this pipeline to facilitate the construction of the 51st Avenue overpass by ADOT, and must locate portions of the pipeline beneath the overpass embankment slopes within city street right-of-way, the city would be responsible for any future costs for the repair and replacement of any leaky and/or damaged irrigation pipe located within the city's right-of-way. The two segments of the new 48" irrigation pipe that are to be placed beneath the overpass embankments within city right-of-way total approximately 430 lineal feet. As this will be a new irrigation pipeline constructed of Class V reinforced concrete pipe, we would not anticipate any significant repair work being required on the pipeline during the 20+ year life span for the pipe. In addition, as the remaining agricultural properties are developed in this service area and existing irrigation users are retired, it is likely that this irrigation pipeline would discontinue use prior to the time when any significant repairs are needed on the pipeline. This maintenance agreement between the city and SRP terminates upon the abandonment or discontinued use of the pipeline for the delivery of irrigation water. The recommendation was to waive reading beyond the title and adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into an intergovernmental agreement with Salt River Project for the maintenance of an irrigation pipeline. 5 Resolution No. 3656 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 SALT RIVER PROJECT FOR MAINTENANCE OF AN IRRIGATION PIPELINE BENEATH THE 51ST AVENUE OVERPASS AT GRAND AVENUE AND BETHANY HOME ROAD 7. ACCEPTANCE OF GOVERNOR'S OFFICE OF HIGHWAY SAFETY GRANT FOR THE CITY COURT This is a request for City Council to authorize acceptance of a grant from the Governor's Office of Highway Safety (GOHS). Grant funds in the amount of $5,304.17 provided by the GOHS will be used to purchase a projector with carrying case, a laptop with remote control mouse, a printer/fax combination, and a wireless network card. Due to technological, procedural, and personnel changes, as well as new case law, training for judges and court staff on impaired driving cases must be done on a continual basis. This equipment will be utilized to develop, revise, and present training programs to judges and court staff throughout Arizona on new procedures and the law as they relate to impaired driving and other highway safety related issues. The recommendation was to waive reading beyond the title and adopt a resolution authorizing the acceptance of the Governor's Office of Highway Safety Grant. Resolution No. 3657 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 EQUIPMENT TO FACILITATE TRAINING ON IMPAIRED DRIVING CASES FOR THE CITY COURT It was moved by Lieberman and seconded by Clark, to approve the recommended actions on Consent Agenda Item Nos. 1, 2, 5, 6, and 7, including the approval and adoption of Resolution No. 3655 New Series, Resolution No. 3656 New Series, and Resolution No. 3657 New Series. The motion carried unanimously. 3. GLENDALE ONBOARD TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM: 2002 ANNUAL REPORT AND 25-YEAR PROGRAM Mr. Terry Johnson, Transportation Planning Manager, presented this item. This is a request for City Council to accept the 2002 Annual Report and approve the 25-year Transportation Program for the Glendale Onboard Transportation Program (GO Program). On November 6, 2001 the voters of Glendale approved a half-cent 6 sales tax to improve transportation, transit, intersection safety, bicycle and pedestrian routes. In order to help ensure delivery of projects as presented to voters, commitments were made to establish a Citizens Transportation Oversight Commission (CTOC), issue an Annual Report, approve a 25-Year Long Range Transportation Program, and conduct an audit every three years. This is the first annual report of the GO Program. The annual report includes program costs and revenues, as well as major accomplishments. The 25-year GO Program will be updated each year and includes projects and completion dates for all projects funded by the transportation sales tax. The annual report provides the list of projects in the 25-year program. The GO Program is now fully operational. Sales tax revenue is being collected and maintained in a separate transportation fund. In spite of lower than anticipated revenue, all commitments to voters are being met in accordance with the priorities as approved by voters. Over the 25-year life of the program, revenues are projected to be lower than originally estimated due to the downturn in the economy and because of new lower population projections for the city by the Maricopa Association of Governments. Lower revenue projections were balanced by across-the-board reductions in cost. Principal reductions were achieved by reducing the growth rate for transit operating costs to be consistent with inflation rates for construction and by slowing the implementation of new transit routes. At their meeting on February 6, 2003, the Citizens Transportation Oversight Commission unanimously endorsed the 2002 Annual Report for the GO Transportation Program and unanimously recommended approval of the 25-Year Program for the GO Transportation Program. The recommendation was to accept the 2002 Annual Report and approval of the 25-Year Glendale Onboard Transportation Program. Councilmember Lieberman recognized CTOC members present in the audience. He asked how much money has been collected in the first half year the city has had a half-cent sales tax. Mr. Johnson said approximately $8 million, noting $16 million was collected in Calendar Year 2002. Councilmember Lieberman asked if the amount collected is in line with the city's estimate. Mr. Johnson said it is slightly lower than the city's estimate, but very close. He confirmed for Councilmember Lieberman that according to their best estimates, the projects can be done within 25 years. Councilmember Lieberman stressed the importance of the half-cent sales tax, recognizing the tremendous job CTOC members have done. Councilmember Clark asked what else citizens can expect to see implemented in the short term. Mr. Johnson said a number of street projects, intersection improvements, bus shelters and pullouts, and bicycle projects are in preliminary engineering and are expected to be completed within the five year period. 7 It was moved by Lieberman and seconded by Frate, to approve the recommended actions on Consent Agenda Item No. 3. The motion carried unanimously. 4. PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT - LOOP 101 SOUNDWALLS BETWEEN 67111 AND 751" AVENUES This is a request for City Council approval of a professional services agreement with Premier Engineering Corporation for preparation of design and construction documents for the Loop 101 Sound Walls, Phase III segment between 67th and 75th Avenues, on both the north and south sides. In 1999, the city hired Parson's Transportation Group to conduct a study to predict future sound levels and make recommendations for sound attenuation methods that would best mitigate noise to an acceptable decibel level. The study concluded that the best sound mitigation plan was to construct concrete masonry sound walls. Phase I between 51st and 58th Avenues, and Phase II, between Union Hills Drive and 75th Avenue, have been completed. Parsons Transportation Group recently completed a study to update their report completed in 1999. This report verified that the previous phases do provide noise reductions below the city's standard of 62 decibels and validates the need for Phase III and Phase IV sound wall construction. A future intergovernmental agreement between the city and the Arizona Department of Transportation will be developed to cover future operation and maintenance of the wall as well as paying for the increased design to raise the wall an additional four feet when high occupancy vehicle lanes are constructed. This agreement with Premier Engineering Corporation includes the cost for the design of the project and allowances for future post design services and construction administration. Funds are available in Sound Walls, Account No. 61-9627-8300. The recommendation was to authorize the City Manager to enter into a professional services agreement with Premier Engineering Corporation in the amount of $339,996. Councilmember Martinez asked about the construction timeline. Mr. Broyles said design of the project is scheduled to take approximately 12 months, explaining the timeframe will allow for public meetings and give the Arizona Department of Transportation time to review the construction drawings. He stated they will go out to bid next year and construction should begin next spring. He estimated construction to take approximately nine months. Councilmember Martinez noted they are behind the original schedule. Mr. Broyles explained the acquisition of easements for Phase 2 took longer than anticipated. He confirmed the Arizona Department of Transportation plans to lay rubberized asphalt along stretches of the Loop 101, including from 55th Avenue to Union Hills Drive. He said they expect that project to commence in the fall of 2004. 8 It was moved by Martinez and seconded by Clark, to approve the recommended actions on Consent Agenda Item No. 4. The motion carried unanimously. PUBLIC HEARING — LAND DEVELOPMENT ACTIONS 8. GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT GP-02-10 AND REZONING APPLICATION Z- 02-24: 17620 NORTH 75'" AVENUE Mr. Jon Froke, Planning Director presented this item. This is a request by the Marlin Group to amend the North Valley Specific Area Plan Land Use Map from Multi-family Residential to Limited Commercial and to amend Land Use Parcel Identification Map 13 and Table 2 of the existing PAD (Planned Area Development) zoning district for a 3.3-acre parcel located at the southwest corner of Saint John Road and 75th Avenue. The North Valley Specific Area Plan, which serves as the General Plan for this area, was approved by the City Council in 1989. At that time, there was a need for multi-family residential development around the Arrowhead Towne Center. This need has diminished since the late 1990s and has been replaced with a market for commercial and office development. The subject parcel, at three acres, is too small to develop a quality multi-family residential project. The adjacent property to the south is already designated Limited Commercial. The requested PAD amendment would only change the land uses permitted on the subject site. All the development standards of the PAD, including floor area ratio, building height, and setbacks, will remain as they are today. These standards are consistent with other Limited Commercial sites in the PAD. At a public hearing on February 20, 2003, the Planning Commission voted to recommend approval of GP-02-10 and Z-02-24. No one but the applicant spoke at the hearing. The recommendation was to conduct a public hearing and approve GP-02-10 and Z-02-24. Mayor Scruggs opened the public hearing on Agenda Item No. 8. Mr. Leonard Clark, a resident of the City of Glendale Barrel District, expressed his opinion that the Arrowhead Towne Center development is great. He said he hopes by increasing the amount of commercial and office space within the city, residents will have access to amenities without having to leave the city. Mayor Scruggs closed the public hearing. 9 It was moved by Goulet, and seconded by Frate, to approve General Plan Amendment GP-02-10 and Rezoning Application Z-02-24. The motion carried unanimously. 9. GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT APPLICATION GP-02-07: 7490 WEST BETHANY HOME ROAD This is a request by Earl, Curley and Lagarde P.C. representing Harry Tolmachoff to amend the General Plan Land Use Map from MDR 3.5-5 (Medium Density Residential, 3.5-5 dwelling units per acre) to GC (General Commercial) on a 2.26 acre parcel located at the northeast corner of 75th Avenue and Bethany Home Road. The applicant is requesting the General Plan Amendment in order to develop a freestanding commercial parcel. The 2.26 acre parcel is part of a larger 20-acre parcel under common ownership which is currently designated as residential 3.5-5 dwelling units per gross acre. The applicant has also filed an application for rezoning and a conditional use permit for a drug store with a drive-thru pharmacy with liquor sales. The drive-through pharmacy will require approval of a conditional use permit at a later date. This request will allow the property to be developed with any of the uses permitted in the C-2 zoning district. There are currently three undeveloped sites designated for commercial use located within one mile of this site. These sites are located at the northeast, southeast and southwest corners of 75th and Glendale Avenues. An additional commercial site will further dilute the development potential and viability of the existing commercial sites. The proposed land use designation is inappropriate in this area. The site is located one mile north of Camelback Road and one mile south of Glendale Avenue. Both are major commercial corridors that offer numerous goods and services. Additionally, the City of Phoenix approved a new Walgreen's drugstore at the southwest corner of 83rd Avenue and Camelback Road. The intrusion of another commercial land use designation on Bethany Home Road is not a justification for changing the established residential character. Additional commercial land is not needed at this location and may adversely affect the development potential of existing commercial land which is currently vacant or underutilized. Creating a small commercial site which can only be developed with an unanchored retail or convenience use will not enhance the character of this neighborhood. The General Plan encourages new investment in this area in the form of additional single-family housing, and this objective should be maintained. At a public hearing on February 6, 2003, the Planning Commission recommended denial of this request. Seven people spoke in opposition of the 10 application at the hearing. The Planning Commission found no compelling reason to add more commercial to the area. The recommendation was to conduct a public hearing and deny application GP- 02-07 as recommended by the Planning Commission. It was moved by Goulet, and seconded by Frate, to table General Plan Amendment GP-02-07 until the April 22, 2003 City Council meeting. The motion carried by a vote of 6 to 1 with the following Councilmembers voting "aye": Eggleston, Frate, Goulet, Lieberman, Martinez, Scruggs, Councilmembers voting "nay": Clark. PUBLIC HEARING - LIQUOR LICENSES 10. LIQUOR LICENSE NO. 3-867 HOFFMANN'S AT 57TH This is a request for a new series 12 (restaurant) license for Hoffmann's at 57th located at 7016 N. 57th Avenue. The previous owner operated this business as The Bungalow, but did not hold a liquor license. The approval of this license will increase the number of liquor licenses in this area by one. No protests were filed during the 20-day posting period. The Planning Department, the Police Department, and the Maricopa County Health Department have reviewed the application and have determined that it meets all technical requirements. The recommendation was to conduct a public hearing and forward to the Arizona Department of Liquor Licenses and Control with the recommendation for approval. 11. LIQUOR LICENSE NO. 3-868 QUIK PIK This is a request for a new series 10 (off-sale retail, beer & wine) license for Quik Pik located at 6604 W. Olive Avenue. The previous owner operated this business as Quik Pik and held a series 10 (off-sale retail, beer & wine) license at this location. The applicant is currently operating this establishment pursuant to an interim permit issued by the 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 Maricopa County Health Department have reviewed the application and have determined that it meets all technical requirements. The recommendation was to conduct a public hearing and forward to the Arizona Department of Liquor Licenses and Control with the recommendation for approval. 11 Mayor Scruggs opened the public hearing on Agenda Item Numbers 10 and 11. As there were no comments, Mayor Scruggs closed the public hearing. It was moved by Lieberman, and seconded by Clark, to forward Liquor License Applications No. 3-867 for Hoffmann's at 57th and No. 3-868 for Quik Pik, to the State of Arizona Department of Liquor Licenses and Control, with the recommendation for approval. The motion carried unanimously ORDINANCES 12. SALE OF GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS Mr. Art Lynch, Chief Financial Officer, presented this item. This is a request for City Council to adopt an ordinance authorizing the City Manager or Chief Financial Officer to accept bids to be received for the sale of general obligation bonds. In November 1999, the voters of Glendale authorized the issuance of $411 million in bonds for various capital improvements in the city including flood control projects, economic development, transit, public work facilities, landfill, water and sewer, parks and street improvements. On March 11, 2003, the Council adopted a resolution authorizing the sale of not to exceed $70,000,000 of general obligation bonds. The proceeds of the bonds will be used to fund various approved capital improvement projects covered by the 1999 or prior voter authorizations. Tomorrow sealed bids will be received. A representative of Johnson Consulting Group, the city's independent financial advisor, will be present to help evaluate the bids and answer any questions. Pursuant to authority delegated by Council, the City Manager, or in his absence, the Chief Financial Officer (CFO), may determine the best bid which results in the lowest yield and is the best proposal from a reasonable bidder for the purchase of the bonds. The bonds will then be awarded and sold to such purchaser as determined by the City Manager or CFO. Funding for the debt service on the bonds is included as part of the capital improvement plan budget adoption process. The recommendation was to waive reading beyond the title and adopt an ordinance authorizing the issuance of general obligation bonds, not to exceed $70,000,000 and declaring an emergency. Mr. Lynch confirmed for Councilmember Lieberman that none of the bonds issued will be used for the arena project. He explained the bonds are for the city's capital improvement program. 12 In response to Councilmember Clark's question, Mr. Lynch said there is remaining authorization to sell the bonds. He said the amount of remaining authorization will be detailed in the comprehensive annual financial report. Mr. Lynch noted they have already received a lot of interest in the bonds, with eight different syndicates interested in submitting proposals for the bond sale. He said they have monitored the impact of the war on the financial markets and feel now will be a good time to issue the bonds. Mayor Scruggs opened the public hearing on Agenda Item No. 8. Mr. Leonard Clark, a resident of the City of Glendale Barrel District, expressed his support for issuing the $70 million in bonds. He said financial analysts tout bonds as the safest, most secure form of investment and the city is being proactive in planning ahead for what residents will need in the future. Mayor Scruggs closed the public hearing. Ordinance No. 2309 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 PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF CITY OF GLENDALE, ARIZONA GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS, SERIES APRIL 1, 2003, IN AN AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $70,000,000 FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING FUNDS TO PAY ALL OR A PORTION OF THE COSTS OF CERTAIN PROJECTS OF THE CITY AND TO PAY ALL NECESSARY LEGAL, FINANCIAL, ARCHITECTURAL, ENGINEERING AND OTHER COSTS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH; PROVIDING FOR THE AWARD OF SAID BONDS; AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A BOND REGISTRAR AGREEMENT; AUTHORIZING AN OFFICIAL STATEMENT; AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A CONTINUING DISCLOSURE UNDERTAKING, DTC LETTER AGREEMENT AND CERTAIN OTHER DOCUMENTS AND THE TAKING OF CERTAIN OTHER ACTIONS IN CONNECTION WITH THE ISSUANCE AND DELIVERY OF THE BONDS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. It was moved by Frate, and seconded by Martinez, to approve Ordinance No. 2309 New Series. Motion carried on a roll call vote, with the following Councilmembers voting "aye": Clark, Goulet, Lieberman, Eggleston, Martinez, Frate, and Scruggs. Members voting "nay": none. 13. BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS Appointments are to be made to the following boards or commissions that have a vacancy or expired term: 13 Effective Term Date Expires Board of Adjustment Schroth, Michael Yucca Appointment 03/25/2003 06/25/2005 Citizens Commission on Neighborhoods Jones, John T. At-Large Re-appointment 06/30/2003 06/29/2005 Stahl, NatalieOcotillo Re-appointment 06/30/2003 06/29/2005 Community Development Advisory Commission Turbridy, John Chair Re-appointment 04/01/2003 03/31/2004 Historic Preservation Commission Byrne, Ruth At-Large Re-appointment 04/13/2003 04/12/2005 Woodley, Karen At-Large Re-appointment 04/13/2003 04/12/2005 Parks & Recreation Advisory Commission Socaciu, Michael Yucca Appointment 04/09/2003 04/08/2005 Planning Commission Drew, Daniel Cactus Appointment 03/25/2003 03/24/2005 The recommendation was to make appointments to the Board or Commission. It was moved by Martinez, and seconded by Lieberman, to appoint the applicants listed above, for the terms listed above, to the Board of Adjustment, Citizens Commission on Neighborhoods, Community Development Advisory Commission, Historic Preservation Commission, Parks & Recreation Advisory Commission, and Planning Commission. The motion carried unanimously. REQUEST FOR FUTURE WORKSHOP AND EXECUTIVE SESSION It was moved by Eggleston, and seconded by Martinez, to hold a City Council Workshop at 1:30 p.m. in Room B-3 of the City Council Chambers on Tuesday, April 1, 2003, to be followed by an Executive Session pursuant to A.R.S. 38-431.03 and to hold a City Council Budget Workshop at 1:00 p.m. in Room B-3 14 of the City Council Chambers on Tuesday, April 8, 2003. The motion carried unanimously. CITIZEN COMMENTS Mr. Leonard Clark, a resident of the City of Glendale Barrel District, thanked the city for the expanded bus service. He expressed his appreciation to the people serving in the armed forces. He suggested they contact the Veteran's associations to see what the citizens can do to support the troops and their families. He said he fully supports the stadium, but he is concerned that some of the companies constructing the stadium are not fairly treating their workers. Mr. Brady Bratcher, a resident of the City of Peoria, introduced the J.D. Steel workers present in the audience. He said he met with Mr. Beasley earlier today, thanking him for his willingness to meet with them. Mr. Roberto Duran, a resident of the City of Phoenix, addressed the City Council through his interpreter, Mr. Brady Bratcher. He said he and other employees of J.D. Steel are fighting for their rights. He stated they are immigrant and Latino workers who are faced with many injustices at work and not treated justly. He asked the City Council to talk to Perini and J.D. Steel to put an end to the discriminations. He said the city has a responsibility not to hire companies that do not respect their workers' rights for dignity and justice. Mayor Scruggs directed Mr. Beasley to continue working with Mr. Bratcher and Mr. Duran to address their allegations. Mr. William Murphree, on behalf of the Central Arizona Labor Council and the Arizona State AFLCIO, said they believe Glendale to be a fair and honorable city, with honorable elected officials. He asked the City Council to look into the allegations against J.D. Steel Company immediately, stating they believe the issues to be very serious. He cautioned the Council against considering the issue as a union versus non- union issue, stating it is a human rights, worker's rights and civil rights issue. COUNCIL COMMENTS AND SUGGESTIONS Councilmember Clark encouraged residents, regardless of their opinion of the war, to wear yellow ribbons to show their support of the nation's armed forces. She spoke about a "survivors pin" she was given by the President of the New York Police Department General Order of Police, stating she was very honored by his gift. She said a child safety seat inspection program was held last Saturday at O'Neal Park. She reported 37 seats were inspected and 27 seats were given away. She thanked the police officers and other volunteers who participated in the event. Councilmember Goulet congratulated Judge Finn on her appointment, stating she is an outstanding individual who will do great things for the city. He announced the 15 Thunderbird, American Graduate School is having a music festival on Friday and Saturday. Councilmember Lieberman encouraged residents to attend the World Music Festival, stating it is one of the city's premier events. He welcomed Ms. Pam Kavanaugh as the new Assistant City Manager. Vice Mayor Eggleston stated the next City Safe meeting will be held Monday at 7:00 p.m., at the Main Library. Councilmember Martinez welcomed the City Managers from Sweden. He noted three CPR classes were held in the Cholla District last week. He said the next class will be held April 3, asking those interested in attending to call his office to sign up. Councilmember Frate said in response to Household Hazardous Material Collection Day, 400 households dropped off hazardous materials at the city's landfill last weekend. He commended Ms. Letter on her commitment to reducing the number of child drownings. He noted that, according to the SRP website, as of last Friday, the Verde River Watershed was 65 percent full and the Salt River Watershed was 35 percent full. He encouraged everyone to continue their water conservation efforts. Mayor Scruggs thanked the teenagers from throughout Glendale who attended the 11th Annual Youth Town Hall. She said the National Conference on Community Injustice, whose mission is to promote tolerance and eliminate racism, was invited to speak at this year's event. She stated "Leadership in a Diverse World" was this year's topic. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:30 p.m. / Pamela anna - City Clerk 16