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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - Minutes - City Council - Meeting Date: 2/24/2004 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, MARICOPA COUNTY, ARIZONA, HELD TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2004, 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; Jon Paladini, Interim City Attorney; and Pamela Hanna, City Clerk. Mayor Scruggs introduced members of Boy Scout Troops 526 and 468 in attendance at the meeting. COMPLIANCE WITH ARTICLE VII, SECTION 6(c) OF THE GLENDALE CHARTER A statement was filed by the City Clerk that the 2 resolutions and 2 ordinances to be considered at the meeting were available for public examination and the title posted at City Hall more than 72 hours in advance of the meeting. Mayor Scruggs welcomed and introduced Scoutmaster Dave Muse, Ethan Berkson, Seth Berkson, Matthew Berens, Brian Flack, Vinnie Aponte, Zach Gage, Mike Myers, Chris Fusselman, and Alex Rahrig from Boy Scout Troop 526, Wolverine Patrol. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF THE FEBRUARY 10, 2004 CITY COUNCIL MEETING It was moved by Goulet, and seconded by Clark, to dispense with the reading of the minutes of the February 10, 2004 Regular Council Meeting, as each member of the Council had been provided copies in advance, and approve them as amended. The motion carried unanimously. PROCLAMATIONS AND AWARDS BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS This is a request for the City Council to approve the recommended appointments to the following commissions that have a vacancy or expired term and for the Mayor to administer the oath of office to those appointees in attendance. Bicycle Advisory Committee Kanitsch, Brian At-Large Appointment 02/24/2004 02/04/2006 Citizens Transportation Oversight Commission 1 Barclay, Bonnie At-Large Re-appointment 03/26/2004 03/25/2006 Brown, Sharon At-Large Re-appointment 03/26/2004 03/25/2006 Testa, Michael Yucca Appointment 02/24/2004 07/24/2006 Commission on Persons With Disabilities Caufield, Jo Ann F. Cholla Re-appointment 02/27/2004 02/26/2006 Community Development Advisory Committee Turbridy, John Chair Re-appointment 04/01/2004 03/31/2005 Hirsch, Gary E. Barrel Re-appointment 04/01/2004 03/31/2006 Fireman's Pension and Relief Fund Eickman, Larry Re-appointment 05/28/2004 05/27/2006 Judicial Selection Advisory Board Bellah, Richard Re-appointment 04/23/2004 04/22/2006 Hall, Phillip L. Re-appointment 04/23/2004 04/22/2007 Heilman, Joseph B. Re-appointment 04/23/2004 04/22/2006 McNally, Colleen Re-appointment 04/23/2004 04/22/2007 Library Advisory Board Dewey, Judith Chair Appointment 04/13/2004 04/12/2005 French, Eleanor Ocotillo Re-appointment 04/13/2004 04/12/2006 French, Eleanor Vice-Chair Appointment 04/13/2004 04/12/2005 Jansen, Kasey At-Large Re-appointment 05/27/2004 05/26/2005 Roosa, Kathleen B. At-Large Re-appointment 05/27/2004 05/26/2005 Parks & Recreation Advisory Commission Acosta, Abelina At-Large Re-appointment 05/27/2004 05/26/2005 2 Hansen, Ted Cholla Re-appointment 04/09/2004 04/08/2006 Jared, Chuck Cactus Re-appointment 04/09/2004 04/08/2006 Miller, Taylour At-Large Appointment 02/24/2004 05/26/2005 Personnel Board Cordova, Albert L. At-Large Re-appointment 04/23/2004 04/22/2006 The recommendation was to make appointments to the commissions and administer the oath of office. It was moved by Martinez, and seconded by Eggleston, to appoint the applicants listed above, for the terms listed above, to the Bicycle Advisory Committee, Citizens Transportation Oversight Commission, Commissions on Persons with Disabilities, Community Development Advisory Committee, Fireman's Pension and Relief Fund, Judicial Selection Advisory Board, Library Advisory Board, Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission and the Personnel Board. The motion carried unanimously. Mayor Scruggs issued the oath of office to those appointed to the Boards and Commissions above. PROCLAMATION OF RECOGNITION FOR FORREST HICKMAN AND THE PHOENIX METRO LIONS CLUB This is a request for the City Council to present a proclamation of recognition to Forrest Hickman and the Phoenix Metro Lions Club. This is to recognize their contributions to the city of Glendale through their donation of 77,000 Boyd Bears. The recommendation was to present the proclamation of recognition to Forrest Hickman and members of the Phoenix Metro Lions Club. Mayor Scruggs presented the proclamation of recognition to Forrest Hickman and members of the Phoenix Metro Lions Club. Forrest Hickman explained the Bears are donated to the Phoenix Metro Lions Club by Stuffed Animal Ministries and Boyds Bears, while the Lions Club pays the cost of shipping. He thanked the Police and Fire Departments for their help. CONSENT AGENDA Mr. Ed Beasley, City Manager, read Agenda Item Numbers 1 through 9. 3 Councilmember Clark requested item no. 2 be heard separately. 1. LIQUOR LICENSE NO. 3-919 OSCAR'S PIER 83 This is a request by Ronald Skehan for the City Council to approve a new series 12 (restaurant) license for Oscar's Pier 83 located at 18589 N. 59th Avenue, No. 111. There have been no prior liquor licenses at this location. The approval of this license will increase the total number of liquor licenses in this area by one. The establishment is over 300 feet from any school or church. The Planning Department, Police Department, and the Maricopa County Health Department have reviewed the application and have determined that it meets all technical requirements. No protests were received during the 20-day posting period. The recommendation was to forward a recommendation for approval to the Arizona Department of Liquor Licenses and Control. 3. LIQUOR LICENSE NO. 3-921 GREEK SPICE GRILL This is a request by Stylianos Stivaktakis for the City Council to approve a new series 12 (restaurant) license for Greek Spice Grill located at 5740 W. Peoria Avenue. The previous owner operated this business as JB's Restaurant and held a series 7 (on- & off-sale retail, beer & wine) license at this location. If the series 12 is approved, the series 7 will be placed on an inactive status. The approval of this license will increase the total number of liquor licenses in this area by one. The establishment is over 300 feet from any school or church. The Planning Department, Police Department, and the Maricopa County Health Department have reviewed the application and have determined that it meets all technical requirements. No protests were received during the 20-day posting period. The recommendation was to forward a recommendation for approval to the Arizona Department of Liquor Licenses and Control. 4. LIQUOR LICENSE NO. 3-922 NORTHERN LOUNGE This is a request by Thomas Hardie for the City Council to approve a person transfer of a series 6 (on- & off-sale retail, all liquor) license for Northern Lounge 4 located at 5008 W. Northern Avenue. The previous owner operated this business as Northern Lounge and held a series 6 license at this location. 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. The Planning Department, Police Department, and the Maricopa County Health Department have reviewed the application and have determined that it meets all technical requirements. No protests were received during the 20-day posting period. The recommendation was to forward a recommendation for approval to the Arizona Department of Liquor Licenses and Control. 5. LIQUOR LICENSE NO. 3-923 BIG D'S SPORTS GRILL This is a request by Marcia Wahlgren for the City Council to approve a person transfer of a series 6 (on- & off-sale retail, all liquor) license for Big D's Sports Grill located at 4494 W. Peoria Avenue. The previous owner operated this business as Big D's Sports Grill and held a series 6 license at this location. 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. The Planning Department, Police Department, and the Maricopa County Health Department have reviewed the application and have determined that it meets all technical requirements. No protests were received during the 20-day posting period. The recommendation was to forward a recommendation for approval to the Arizona Department of Liquor Licenses and Control. 6. LIQUOR LICENSE NO. 3-924 WAL-MART SUPERCENTER NO. 5124 This is a request by Clare Abel for the City Council to approve a person and location transfer of a series 9 (off-sale retail, all liquor) license for Wal-Mart Supercenter No. 5124, which will be located at 5605 W. Northern Avenue. This location will open at Northern Crossing. The series 9 license the applicant intends to transfer is currently located in Scottsdale. The approval of this license will increase the total number of liquor licenses in this area by one. 5 The establishment is over 300 feet from any school or church. The Planning Department, Police Department, and the Maricopa County Health Department have reviewed the application and have determined that it meets all technical requirements. No protests were received during the 20-day posting period. The recommendation was to forward a recommendation for approval to the Arizona Department of Liquor Licenses and Control. 7. SPECIAL EVENT LIQUOR LICENSE FOR ST. JOSEPH ASSEMBLY NO. 2126 KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS This is a request by Donald Gorny for the City Council to approve a request for a special event liquor license for St. Joseph Assembly No. 2126 Knights of Columbus. The event is a public safety appreciation dinner that will be located at St. Helen's, 5510 W. Cholla. The event will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 20, 2004. If this license is approved, the total days expended by this applicant will be one of the allowed 10 days this 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 forward a recommendation for approval to the Arizona Department of Liquor Licenses and Control. 8. SPECIAL EVENT LIQUOR LICENSE FOR NEUROFIBROMATOSIS ASSOCIATION OF ARIZONA This is a request by Laurie Sheedy for the City Council to approve a request for a special event liquor license for Neurofibromatosis Association of Arizona. The event is the Thunderbird Balloon and Air Show that will be located at Glendale Municipal Airport, 6801 N. Glen Harbor Drive. The event will be held from 5:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. on Friday, March 26, 2004, from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 27, 2004, and from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Sunday, March 28, 2004. If this license is approved, the total days expended by this applicant will be seven of the allowed 10 days this 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. 6 The recommendation was to forward a recommendation for approval to the Arizona Department of Liquor Licenses and Control. 9. SPECIAL EVENT LICENSE FOR OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP SCHOOL This is a request by Cecilia Frakes for the City Council to approve a request for a special event liquor license for Our Lady of Perpetual Help School. The event is a dinner fundraiser that will be located at Our Lady of Perpetual Help School, 7521 N. 57th Avenue. The event will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 1, 2004. If this license is approved, the total days expended by this applicant will be one of the allowed 10 days this 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 forward a recommendation for approval to the Arizona Department of Liquor Licenses and Control. Mayor Scruggs opened the public hearing on Item Nos. 1, and 3 through 9. Mr. Leonard Clark, a resident of the City of Glendale Barrel District, said he is in favor of the liquor license for the Greek Spice Grill, but opposed to the liquor license for Wal-Mart given the Quick Market located across the street already has a liquor license. He asked the Council to consider adding a light on 59th Avenue between Northern and Olive. Mayor Scruggs closed the public hearing. It was moved by Lieberman and seconded by Martinez, to approve the recommended actions on Consent Agenda Item Nos. 1, and 3 through 9. The motion carried unanimously. 2. LIQUOR LICENSE NO. 3-920 SUPER STAR FOOD STORE Mr. Michael Bailey, Regulatory and Communications Manager presented this item. This is a request by Kamel Shiha for the City Council to approve a new series 10 (off-sale retail, beer & wine) license for Super Star Food Store located at 8250 W. Glendale Avenue. Prior to the current vacancy, the previous owner operated this business as Texaco and held a series 10 license at this location that is now expired. 7 The approval of this license will increase the total number of liquor licenses in this area by one. The establishment is over 300 feet from any school or church. The Planning Department, Police Department, and the Maricopa County Health Department have reviewed the application and have determined that it meets all technical requirements. While this application meets the technical requirements, Council may consider; (1) the residential and commercial population of the community and its likelihood of increasing, decreasing or remaining static, (2) evidence concerning the nature of the proposed business, its potential market and its likely customers, and (3) the compatibility of the proposed business with other activity in close proximity, when making its recommendation to the State Liquor Board. No protests were received during the 20-day posting period. The recommendation was to forward a recommendation for approval to the Arizona Department of Liquor Licenses and Control. Councilmember Clark suggested there have not been a significant number of police calls for service because the property has been vacant for the past year. She pointed out a majority of the site is non-conforming and asked if a site loses its legal non-conforming status if it has not been in use for a specified period of time. Mr. Bailey stated an establishment has one year in which to reopen or it loses its legal non- conforming status. Councilmember Clark pointed out the site has been vacant since January 2003. She asked what technical requirements would have to be met for the site to comply with the site's existing zoning. Mr. Bailey explained a number of issues would have to be addressed to bring the property into conformance, including the number of driveways, the need for additional right-of-way designation, the need for a bus bay, the size of parking spaces, and the need for additional landscaping. He was unable to say whether the applicant was aware of the issues that would have to be addressed in order to bring the property into compliance. Councilmember Clark asked if the property is adequately sized to house the proposed use. Mr. Bailey said that issue would be considered at the Planning level. Councilmember Clark asked if the State Liquor Board has adopted an attitude in which they support greater local control. Mr. Bailey said the new Liquor Board has expressed a greater likelihood to follow the recommendation of the cities. In response to Councilmember Martinez's question, Mr. Bailey stated he does not know offhand the number of calls for service the site received when it was occupied by the Texaco Station. He pointed out, however, a significant number of calls for service would have been mentioned in the police review. Councilmember Goulet asked if any objections have been filed. Mr. Bailey responded no. 8 Mayor Scruggs expressed her opinion the applicant should determine whether or not they would actually purchase the site and make the required improvements before applying for a liquor license. She said, otherwise, the applicant would have a floating liquor license and no guarantee that the store will ever open. The applicant was not available for questioning. Mr. Bailey showed a receipt indicating the applicant did in fact receive notice of the meeting. It was moved by Clark and seconded Frate, to deny the recommended actions on Item No. 2. The motion carried unanimously. BIDS AND CONTRACTS 10. CONSTRUCTION MANAGER AT RISK AGREEMENT FOR PYRAMID PEAK WATER TREATMENT PLANT Mr. Larry Broyles, City Engineer, presented this item. This is a request for the City Council to approve a construction manager at risk agreement (CMAR) with Hunter Contracting Company to provide design support services for the Pyramid Peak Water Treatment Plant, 10 Million Gallon Reservoir and Solids Handling project. The CMAR will assist the city and the design engineer, Black & Veatch, in designing the facilities. Additional services include: conducting the bidding to establish the guaranteed maximum price (GMP), budget and scheduling and maintaining the project requirements. The CMAR process provides the city with the best-qualified contractor who will be part of the project team from design through construction. The inclusion of the contractor at this stage of the project allows the city and design engineer to utilize the experience of the contractor in scheduling, budgeting, design review and construction planning. On August 15, 2000, the Arizona State Legislature enacted a law that allows municipalities to select the best-qualified construction firms to work with the municipality and the designer to perform design support services, conduct the bidding for a project and manage the construction. The contractor performing in this capacity is referred to as the CMAR. This new procurement process allows a contractor to be selected on the basis of qualifications and experience. On May 27, 2003, City Council approved a professional services agreement with Black & Veatch for completion of the engineering services needed to design and construct a new 10 million gallon reservoir and other improvements, including new piping and modifications to existing piping, at the Pyramid Peak Water Treatment Plant. On November 6, 2003, a Request for Qualifications was advertised for design support services. Responses were received from five construction firms. Three firms 9 were interviewed on January 22, 2004. The interview committee was comprised of city staff, a representative from the City of Peoria and an independent contractor representative. Hunter Contracting Company was selected as best qualified for CMAR for this project. When completed, this project will provide water storage for treated water which will help ensure an abundant supply of high quality drinking water is available during normal and peak demand conditions. A public information component is included as part of this project to inform the citizens. The cost of Hunter Contracting Company's design support services will not exceed $135,965.46. Upon completion of design, Hunter Contracting Company as the CMAR will develop a guaranteed maximum price for construction of the improvements designed, and staff will return to Council for approval and authorization to proceed with construction. Funds are available for this project in Pyramid Peak WTP-Solids Exp., Account No. 83-8029-8300 ($27,193.10) and Pyramid Peak Storage, Account No. 83- 9275-8300 ($108,772.36). Grants Capital One-Time Budgeted Unbudgeted Total Expense Cost X X $135,965.46 Account Name, Fund, Account and Line Item Number: Pyramid Peak WTP-Solids Exp., Account No. 83-8029-8300, $27,193.10 Pyramid Peak Storage, Account No. 83-9275-8300, $108,772.36 The recommendation was to approve the construction manager at risk agreement with Hunter Contracting Company in the amount of $135,965.46. Councilmember Lieberman asked if the proposed agreement is an attempt to increase the number of gallons per day that can be processed. Mr. Broyles explained the agreement is for a storage reservoir that will store the additional gallons treated and is separate from the plant expansion being done for additional capacity. Councilmember Lieberman asked what is the plant's current storage capacity. Mr. Broyles said there is an existing 10 million gallons of capacity at the plant and the proposed agreement will provide an additional 10 million gallons. It was moved by Martinez, and seconded by Lieberman, to approve the construction manager at risk agreement with Hunter Contracting Company in the amount of $135,965.46. The motion carried unanimously. 11 . PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT - BETHANY HOME ROAD IMPROVEMENTS, FROM 751" TO 83H0 AVENUES 10 Mr. Larry Broyles, City Engineer, presented this item. This is a request for the City Council to approve a professional services agreement with Earth Tech, for engineering design and construction administration services for Bethany Home Road between 75 and 83rd avenues. Bethany Home Road is an arterial street that extends from 83rd Avenue to the eastern boundary of the city. The original two-lane roadway has been improved over the past several years as properties have developed. Improvements have included the underground conversion of overhead utilities and widening the streets to four lanes with a continuous left turn lane. The portion between 75th and 83rd avenues is the last scheduled segment of existing street to be upgraded to four lanes. This project will realign Bethany Home Road to cross the Grand Canal and to accommodate future extension of the roadway to the proposed ramp at the Loop 101 and west to 99th Avenue. Also included is a new bridge over the Grand Canal and the Bethany Home Outfall Channel and a major storm drain from the outfall channel to 75th Avenue. On February 27, 2001, Council approved an intergovernmental agreement with the Flood Control District of Maricopa County. The agreement stipulates that the city and the district will each pay 50% of the cost for the design, construction, and administration of the storm drain portion of this project. Engineering Department staff has recently selected several engineering firms to provide professional engineering services on an on-call basis. Firms will be selected to provide engineering and construction services on a rotational basis beginning with the highest ranked firm. Earth Tech has been selected from that list. Realigning Bethany Home Road at 83rd Avenue will improve the left turn movements at the intersections of Bethany Home Road and Cavalier Drive. Public meetings will be held as part of the street project at various stages. Funds for the professional services agreement are available in Fiscal Years 2003-05 Capital Improvement Program, Intersection Improvements, Account No. 25- 9448-8330 in the amount of $37,000; Bethany Home 75th to 83rd, Account No. 61- 8817-8330 in the amount of $803,913; and Bethany Home - 75th to 83rd Ave., Account No. 65-9511-8330 in the amount of $238,401. The intergovernmental agreement with the flood control district provides for a reimbursement of 50% of the cost for design and construction of the storm drain portion of the project. Grants Capital One-Time Budgeted Unbudgeted Total Expense Cost X X $1,079,314 11 Account Name, Fund, Account and Line Item Number: Intersection Improvements, Account No. 25-9448-8330, $37,000 Bethany Home 75th to 83rd, Account No. 61-8817-8330, $305,000 FY03-04, $498,913 FY04- 05 Bethany Home – 75th to 83'd Ave., Account No. 65-9511-8330, $238,401 FY04-05 The recommendation was to approve a professional services agreement with Earth Tech in the amount of $1,079,314. Councilmember Clark asked if they have an anticipated time line for the project. Mr. Broyles said design and construction would each take approximately 12 months. Coucilmember Lieberman pointed out the agreement stipulates the city and the Flood Control District will each pay 50 percent of the cost of the design for the storm drain system. It was moved by Clark, and seconded by Lieberman, to approve a professional services agreement with Earth Tech in the amount of $1,079,314. The motion carried unanimously. PUBLIC HEARING - ORDINANCE 12. ZONING CODE AMENDMENT OF PERMITTED USES IN A-1 — AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT Mr. Jon Froke, Planning Director, presented this item. This is a request for the City Council to adopt an ordinance amending the zoning code by deleting the permitted use of a multi-purpose arena in the A-1 (Agricultural) zoning district. The City Council amended the A-1 Zoning District on July 24, 2001 to allow for start of construction on the Glendale Arena in anticipation of adoption of the PAD zoning for the site. Because the PAD zoning designation was subsequently approved by City Council, multi-purpose arena uses in the A-1 zoning district are no longer necessary. Thus, this is merely a "clean-up" of the zoning ordinance. The recommendation was to conduct a public hearing, waive reading beyond the title and adopt an ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Glendale, Arizona, Article 5, Section 5.100 relating to the permitted uses in the A-1 (Agricultural) zoning district. Mayor Scruggs opened the public hearing on Agenda Item Number 12. As there were no comments, Mayor Scruggs closed the public hearing. 12 Ordinance No. 2369 New Series was read by number and title only, it being AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, MARICOPA COUNTY, ARIZONA, AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, ARIZONA, ARTICLE 5 (ZONING DISTRICT REGULATIONS). SECTION 5.100 (A-1 —AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT) BY DELETING A PERMITTED USE. It was moved by Goulet, and seconded by Frate, to approve Ordinance No. 2369 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. ORDINANCE 13. DEEDS AND EASEMENT ORDINANCE Mr. Larry Broyles, City Engineer, presented this item. This is a request for City Council to formally accept real estate properties on behalf of the City of Glendale. The Deeds and Easement Ordinance is compiled of properties that have been deeded to the City. The City Clerk has recorded these deeds with Maricopa County. However, as a matter of practice, the City Council formally accepts these properties by ordinance. The recommendation was to waive reading beyond the title and adopt an ordinance formally accepting the real estate properties on behalf of the City of Glendale. Mayor Scruggs opened the public hearing on Agenda Item No. 13. Mr. Leonard Clark, a resident of the City of Glendale Barrel District, voiced his support of the item. He suggested the city look for a property owner in his neighborhood that is willing to donate their land for a park. Mayor Scruggs closed the public hearing. Ordinance No. 2370 New Series was read by number and title only, it being AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, MARICOPA COUNTY, ARIZONA, ACCEPTING DEEDS AND EASEMENTS FOR PROPERTY CONVEYED TO THE CITY OF GLENDALE. It was moved by Frate, and seconded by Martinez, to approve Ordinance No. 2370 New Series. 13 Mayor Scruggs noted there have been articles in the newspapers concerning Mr. Kevin Ross' concern about the amount of land owned by cities and towns and, as such, off the tax roles. In response to that concern, she reviewed some of the uses proposed for the donated land, including additional right-of-way for Orangewood and 73rd Avenue at Glendale Elementary School #16, additional 91St Avenue right-of-way at Camelback Toleson High School #4, a public utility easement along the 71st Avenue right-of-way at the Glendale Student Support Center, an easement for water lines at Crosspoint Christian Church, 64th Drive right-of-way, and a warranty deed for a traffic site triangle at northwest corner of 69th and Bell. She said, while it may appear the City of Glendale is gaining a lot of land, in reality, the land is necessary for infrastructure, traffic safety and a variety of other uses. 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. RESOLUTIONS 14. VEHICLE THEFT TASK FORCE INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT Mr. Randy Henderlite, Police Chief, presented this item. This is a request for the City Council to approve an intergovernmental (IGA) with the Arizona Department of Public Safety (DPS). The agreement provides for a Glendale Police Officer to be placed temporarily on the Vehicle Task Force. This IGA enables Glendale to be represented in a Statewide Vehicle Theft Task Force. The City of Glendale sworn police employee will gain knowledge of current investigative techniques and mitigation regarding vehicle thefts. The employee will bring back to the Glendale Police Department the knowledge gained from involvement in the specialized task force and apply that knowledge towards addressing similar thefts of vehicles in Glendale. This IGA has been renewed annually since 1998. This agreement continues a partnership with DPS that is mutually beneficial in the exchange of information and intelligence. DPS funds this task force and reimburses participating agencies 75% of the cost for personnel assigned full-time to the unit as well as the overtime. 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 Arizona Department of Public Safety. 14 Mayor Scruggs opened the public hearing on Agenda Item No. 14. Mr. Leonard Clark, a resident of the City of Glendale Barrel District, thanked the Council for providing the officer, stating car thefts need to be prevented. Mayor Scruggs closed the public hearing. Resolution No. 3734 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 ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY TO ASSIGN ONE POLICE OFFICER TO THE ARIZONA VEHICLE THEFT TASK FORCE. It was moved by Goulet, and seconded by Clark, to pass, adopt and approve Resolution No. 3734 New Series. The motion carried unanimously. 15. INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF SURPRISE Mr. Ken Reedy, Deputy City Manager, presented this item. This is a request for the City Council to approve an intergovernmental agreement that allows the City of Surprise to provide sewer service within a portion of Glendale's strip annexation area and Maricopa Association of Governments (MAG) 208 sewer service area. The Glendale City Council adopted the regional sewer master plan that is maintained by MAG 208 Plan. That document indicates that the city will provide sewer service to all the properties inside the strip annexation area. One of the goals of Glendale 2025, the city's General Plan, is to manage growth to achieve reasonable, responsible urban development. This item was brought forward at the request of the Stardust Development and White Tanks Mountain Park Ranch property owners. Stardust Development and Northern and Citrus LLC have been working with the Maricopa County Planning Department to complete development requirements for 640- acre subdivisions known as Cortessa (White Tank Mountain Park Ranch) and White Tanks Foothills. In November 2002, RECORP Development requested the City of Glendale to install a small package sewer treatment facility to allow for the development of their project. RECORP then sold the Cortessa project to Stardust Development and Stardust asked the City of Surprise to consider the option of an intergovernmental agreement to provide temporary service to the area. 15 Both cities agree and understand that currently Surprise is in a better position to provide sewer service to the projects known as Cortessa (White Tank Mountain Park Ranch), and White Tank Foothills. Both projects are six hundred and forty (640) acres in size, and are located between Peoria and Northern avenues and Citrus Road to Perryville Road. Both cities agree that it is desirable to have a municipality provide sewer service to the projects as opposed to alternative methods such as private providers or package plants. Surprise would service the strip annexation area up to the time in which Glendale is able to serve the area by a city-owned sewer treatment facility. The recommendation was to waive reading beyond the title and adopt a resolution approving the entering into of an intergovernmental agreement with the City of Surprise for the provision of sewer services to the projects of Cortessa and White Tank Foothills, and authorize the City Manager to execute all documents necessary. Resolution No. 3735 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 SURPRISE REGARDING THE PROVISION OF SEWER SERVICE TO THE PROJECTS KNOWN AS CORTESSA AND WHITE TANK FOOTHILLS LOCATED WITHIN GLENDALE'S STRIP ANNEXATION AREA. It was moved by Martinez, and seconded by Frate, to pass, adopt and approve Resolution No. 3735 New Series. The motion carried unanimously. REQUEST FOR FUTURE WORKSHOP AND EXECUTIVE SESSION It was moved by Eggleston, and seconded by Clark, to hold a City Council Workshop at 1:30 p.m. in Room B-3 of the City Council Chambers on Tuesday, March 2, 2004, to be followed by an Executive Session pursuant to A.R.S. 38- 431.03. The motion carried unanimously. It was moved by Eggleston, and seconded by Clark, to vacate the regularly scheduled council meeting on March 9, 2004 due to the Primary Election. The motion carried unanimously. It was moved by Eggleston, and seconded by Frate, to hold a Special City Council Budget Workshop at 8:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. in Room B-3 of the City Council Chambers on Tuesday, March 16, 2004, to be followed by an Executive Session pursuant to A.R.S. 38-431.03. The motion carried unanimously. It was moved by Eggleston, and seconded by Frate, to hold a Special City Council Budget Workshop at 1:30 p.m. in Room B-3 of the City Council Chambers 16 on Tuesday, March 23, 2004, to be followed by an Executive Session pursuant to A.R.S. 38-431.03. The motion carried unanimously. It was moved by Eggleston, and seconded by Clark, to hold the regularly scheduled evening city council meeting at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers on Tuesday March 23, 2004. The motion carried unanimously. CITIZEN COMMENTS Mr. Leonard Clark, a resident of the City of Glendale Barrel District, expressed concern about the increase in violent crime in the area of 63rd Avenue between Northern and Olive. He suggested the apartment complexes and farm fields might contribute to the problem. He proposed the fields be cleared or at least any trees trimmed, explaining the trees provide cover for criminals. He said many people who live in the area are illegal residents and are afraid to report crimes. He suggested the city establish a task force and distribute flyers encouraging everyone to report criminal activity and allaying their fears of being reported to immigration. Mr. Dennis Panoowski, a resident of the City of Glendale Barrel District, stated the design of the Northern Crossings' entrances and exits creates hazards and endangers his family and neighbors. He said he repeatedly contested the location of the driveway to his Councilman, the Glendale Police Department and the MAYA School principal. He said he also complained to the Ellman Company and the Glendale Planning Department when the Northern Crossings development was initiated. He stated Mr. Richard Yanke refuses to see the safety hazard or consider any revisions to the approved plans of the Northern Crossings development. He stated he met with the Vice Mayor, the Planning Commission and the Transportation Department on May 13, 2003 and was advised to, "Deal with it, that's progress." He invited Mayor Scruggs and the Council to visit the site and to obtain the opinion of a safety engineer. He said he has asked that a pork chop island be installed, with no left turns into or out of that location. He expressed concern that the problem will greatly reduce his property value and the ability to sell his home without suffering a loss. He assured Council that future action would be initiated against all responsible parties if this, in fact, occurs. Mayor Scruggs clarified elected officials do not have authority to make traffic control decisions. She asked Mr. Beasley to work with Mr. Pengowski towards final resolution of the matter. COUNCIL COMMENTS AND SUGGESTIONS Coucilmember Clark announced a meeting concerning arena traffic is scheduled for March 24, 2004 at 6:00 p.m. at Desert Mirage Elementary School. She said representatives from the arena management company would be on hand to unveil a new traffic management plan. 17 Councilmember Goulet reported the Orchard Glen neighborhood has installed a traffic mitigation circle, lights and landscaping. Councilmember Lieberman encouraged everyone to vote in the election in two weeks. He noted Channel 11 would list the poling locations. Councilmember Frate thanked the residents who attended the Desert Valley Park redevelopment meeting last week. He said he attended a ribbon cutting for Stardust Building Supplies last Saturday, explaining Stardust collects used building supplies and resells them to low-income families. He urged everyone to watch children around water. Mayor Scruggs congratulated the Arrowhead Lakes Homeowners Association for the event they put on last Saturday. She announced the City Safe Program would be starting its 2004 program on March 20, 2004. She thanked Southwest Ambulance, APS, Mid Western University, Banner Thunderbird Medical Center and Arrowhead Hospital for renewing their financial contributions to the program. She said the event on March 20 will be held at the Glendale Adult Center and begin at 8:00 a.m. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:30 p.m. Pamela Hanna - City Clerk 18