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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - Minutes - City Council - Meeting Date: 10/26/2004 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, MARICOPA COUNTY, ARIZONA, HELD TUESDAY, OCTOBER 26, 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; Craig Tindall,Acting 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 one ordinance and four resolutions to be considered at the meeting were available for public examination and the title posted at City Hall more than 72 hours in advance of the meeting. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF THE OCTOBER 12, 2004 CITY COUNCIL MEETING It was moved by Goulet, and seconded by Clark, to dispense with the reading of the minutes of the October 12, 2004 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 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. Aviation Advisory Commission Alexander, Paul Yucca Appointment 10/26/2004 11/24/2006 Citizens Advisory Commission on Neighborhoods Tennyson, Michele Mayoral Appointment 10/26/2004 06/29/2005 Citizens Transportation Oversight Commission Mendez,Victor Mayoral Re-appointment 10/26/2004 11/24/2006 1 Commission on Persons With Disabilities Simon, Lynn M. Mayoral Appointment 10/26/2004 07/27/2006 The recommendation was to make appointments to the commissions and administer the oath of office. It was moved by Martinez, and seconded by Lieberman, to appoint the applicants listed above, for the terms listed above, to the Aviation Advisory Commission, the Citizens Advisory Commission on Neighborhoods, the Citizens Transportation Oversight Commission, and the Commission on Persons with Disabilities. The motion carried unanimously. Mayor Scruggs issued the Oath of Office to the new Board members and Commissioners present. Ms. Michele Tennyson thanked the Mayor and Council for her appointment. Mr. Paul Alexander thanked Councilmember Clark for her support. CONSENT AGENDA Mr. Ed Beasley, City Manager, read Agenda Item Numbers 1 and 2. 1. LAW ENFORCEMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM This is a request for the City Council to accept a two-year grant in the amount of $52,610 from the U.S. Department of Justice for purposes of reducing crime/crime prevention and improving public safety. By accepting this grant, the Department will be improving youth development opportunities through Glendale Human Services and ensuring officer safety with needed equipment. The U.S. Department of Justice has made eight-year funding available to cities through a Local Law Enforcement Block Grant Program. This grant required a match of $5,846, which will be provided using Police Department Racketeering Influenced Corrupt Organization (RICO)funds. This will provide for a total of$58,456. As required by the grant, an advisory panel of citizens, comprised of representatives from the local court system, prosecutor's office, school system, non- profit agency, and local law enforcement have met, discussed the requirements, and are making a non-binding recommendation regarding the allocation of funds. The advisory panel's recommendation is to provide the majority of the funding to the Police Department for equipment and to provide Glendale Human Services with $5,000 to support programs designed for crime prevention. 2 The Police Department has the match amount budgeted in its State RICO Account. A grant account will be set up once the grant is received. Grants Capital Expense One-Time Cost Budgeted Unbudgeted Total X X X $52,610 X X $5,846 Account Name, Fund.Account and Line Item Number: 48-7077-7520 State RICO Account The recommendation was to accept the grant award from the U.S. Department of Justice for the Local Law Enforcement Block Grant Program in the amount of$52,610. 2. PENDERGAST PROPERTY LAND LEASE This is a request for the City Council to authorize the City Manager to enter into a 30-year land lease on 13.64 acres of land owned by the Pendergast family, located at the northwest corner of Bethany Home Road alignment and 91st Avenue. The intent of the lease is to provide youth sport fields, a location for City sponsored events, buildings for use by the Fiesta Bowl, and 1,500 overflow parking spaces for Stadium-related events. The subject lease, in a substantial final draft, was included in the Council packet. This is also a request for the approval to transfer general fund contingency appropriation authority and funds. Entering into the 30 year lease with the Pendergast Family will enhance the quality of Glendale's youths sports facilities, provide economic opportunities for the city, allow for additional buffering to the neighborhood close to the Stadium, and provide for turf parking spaces adjacent to the Arizona Cardinals and Arizona Sports and Tourism Authority (AZSTA)facility. In the previously approved Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with the AZSTA and the Cardinals, the AZSTA agreed to provide up to a $1,000,000 in funds to assist with the development of the youth sports fields on a property that will also provide turf parking spaces in close proximity to the Stadium. The AZSTA also agreed that the overall number of overflow parking spaces that the City must provide for Stadium- related events would be significantly reduced if that same property were adjacent to the Stadium property. Staff has been working with the Pendergast Family to finalize the lease for the 13.64 acres. This property will qualify for the AZSTA youth sports funding assistance. Additionally, it provides an excellent location upon which the Fiesta Bowl can stage its prominent annual event. The property is also adjacent to the Stadium property and will provide for the required number of turf parking spaces when the Stadium is being used, 3 thereby reducing the overall number of parking spaces required to be provided by the City. On September 28, 2004, the City Council adopted a resolution approving the above-mentioned Memorandum of Agreement with the Arizona Cardinals and the AZSTA. The economic benefits to the city include enhanced youth sport opportunities; increased sales tax revenues from special events on the property; an excellent potential location of Fiesta Bowl facilities; and turf parking spaces located adjacent to the facility, the location of which along 91st Avenue will provide an additional buffer from the Stadium facility for the neighborhood to the east. The lease payment for the first year is proposed to be $227,266 ($4.50 per square foot); $239,891 ($4.75 per square foot) for the second year; and $252,517 ($5.00 per square foot) for the third year. Upon commencement of the fourth year, the annual lease payment may change based upon a return of 8.5% on the appraised fair market value of the land. This change is subject to a cap on its increase. Thereafter, annual lease payments will be adjusted, subject to a cap, every third year through the 15th year based upon an 8.5% return on the appraised fair market value of the land. The lease payment for the 16th lease year will be based on the appraised fair market value of the land, subject to a cap, and annual lease payments thereafter will increase 3% annually over the term of the lease. This transaction will require the transfer of appropriation of authority and funds of $227,266 from Fiscal Year 2004-05 General Fund Contingency, Account No. 01-2450- 7000, to Stadium Economic Development, Account No. 92-5430-7810. This will result in a reduction of General Fund Contingency appropriation for Fiscal Year 2004-05 and a reduction in the General Fund balance. Grants Capital Expense One-Time Cost Budgeted Unbudgeted Total $227,266 $227,266 Account Name, Fund.Account and Line Item Number: Stadium Economic Development, Rental Expense, 92-5430-7810 The recommendation was to authorize the City Manager to enter into of a 30- year land lease with the Pendergast Family on 13.64 acres of land located at the northwest corner of Bethany Home Road alignment and 91St Avenue; and also authorize the transfer of $227,266 from Fiscal Year 2004-05 General Fund Contingency, Account No. 01-2450-7000 to Stadium Economic Development, Account No. 92-5430-7810. Mayor Scruggs opened the meeting to public comment on Consent Agenda Item Nos. 1 and 2. 4 Mr. Leonard Clark, a resident of the City of Glendale Barrel District, said he strongly supports Consent Agenda Item No. 1 and hopes most of the funding will be used on the types of equipment that will protect the officer's lives. He stated he also approves of Item No. 2, but he hopes they utilize the $1 million for youth sports organizations. Mayor Scruggs closed the public comment. It was moved by Clark and seconded by Prate, to approve the recommended actions on Consent Agenda Item Nos. 1 and 2. The motion carried unanimously. PUBLIC HEARING —LAND DEVELOPMENT ACTIONS 3. REZONING APPLICATION Z-02-29: 9903 WEST NORTHERN AVENUE Mr. Jim May, Planning Manager, presented this item. This is a request by Mr. Ron Gawlitta and the Flood Control District of Maricopa County for the City Council to approve a rezoning on 25.8 acres from A-1 (Agriculture) to BP (Business Park). The proposed rezoning is consistent with the General Plan's Growth Areas Element, which includes an objective to provide support for Municipal Airport economic development to enhance Western Area Plan growth and to gain return on city investment. The 25.8-acre site is located on the southwest corner of 99th and Northern Avenues. The applicant intends to develop a restaurant on a portion of the northern 4.3 acres of the site. The remainder of the property will continue to be utilized as a golf driving range. On May 27, 2003, the Council was scheduled to hear a case to rezone 4.8 acres at the southwest corner of 99`h and Northern Avenues from A-1 (Agriculture) to M-1 (Light Industrial) and a General Plan amendment. The applications were tabled by a unanimous vote of the Council. The rezoning application was subsequently amended to include additional property, to rezone to BP (Business Park), and to delete the request for a General Plan amendment. The proposed rezoning request is in conformance with the General Plan designation of Business Park. On September 2, 2004, the Planning Commission recommended approval of the Rezoning application subject to four stipulations. 5 Approval of the rezoning will also increase the inventory of land zoned for BP uses in this developing portion of the city. A public notice for the Planning Commission hearing on September 2, 2004 was published in the Glendale Star on August 12, 2004. The property was posted on July 28, 2004 and letters were mailed to 25 property owners and interested parties on August 13, 2004. A public notice for tonight's hearing was published in the Glendale Star on September 30, 2004. The property was posted on September 29, 2004 and letters were mailed to 25 property owners and interested parties on October 1, 2004. The recommendation was to conduct a public hearing and approve Rezoning Application Z-02-29, subject to the four stipulations as recommended by the Planning Commission. Mayor Scruggs opened the public hearing on Agenda Item No. 3. Mr. Leonard Clark, a resident of the City of Glendale Barrel District, stated he supports the recommended action. He said the city is moving forward thanks the city and the property owner's actions. Mayor Scruggs closed the public hearing. It was moved by Lieberman, and seconded by Martinez, to approve Rezoning Application Z-02-29, subject to the four stipulations as recommended by the Planning Commission. The motion carried unanimously. 4. GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT GPA04-01 AND REZONING APPLICATION ZON04-02: MEDICAL OFFICES—20100 NORTH 51st AVENUE Mr. Jon Froke, Planning Director presented this item. This is a request by Beus Gilbert, PLLC for the City Council to approve an amendment to the General Plan Land Use Map from Low Density Residential (1 to 2.5 dwelling units per acre) to Office and to approve a rezoning from A-1 (Agricultural District) to C-O (Commercial Office). The property is located at 20100 North 51st Avenue. The proposed General Plan Amendment is consistent with the General Plan objective to encourage buffering between adjacent non-residential uses and residential uses. The 6.44-acre site is located at the southwest corner of 51st Avenue and Loop 101. The applicant proposes development of a medical office complex and a branch bank. The total building area will consist of approximately 46,292 square feet. 6 On September 2, 2004, the Planning Commission recommended approval of the General Plan Amendment and Rezoning application subject to 10 stipulations. The project promotes the development of vacant infill property and will provide professional office uses for residents and businesses in Glendale. On February 24, 2004, the applicant sent 245 invitations to adjacent property owners and interested parties inviting them to a neighborhood meeting held on March 11, 2004. Eighteen residents attended the meeting. As a result of the neighborhood input, the applicant agreed to conduct further research and undertake design development modifications to alleviate many issues raised by the neighborhood. A second neighborhood meeting was held on June 2, 2004 and a revised site plan was presented to the attendees. Ten area residents attended the meeting. The majority of those attending were in conceptual agreement with the new plan. A public notice for the Planning Commission hearing on September 2, 2004 was published in the Glendale Star on August 12, 2004. The property was posted on August 5, 2004 and letters were mailed to property owners and interested parties on August 13, 2004. A public notice for tonight's hearing was published in the Glendale Star on September 30, 2004. The property was posted and letters were mailed to property owners and interested parties on October 8, 2004. The recommendation was to conduct a public hearing and approve General Plan Amendment GPA04-01 and Rezoning Application ZON04-02, subject to the ten stipulations as recommended by the Planning Commission. Councilmember Clark asked if the properties on 55th Avenue, designated as Business Park in the General Plan, are actually developed as Business Park. Mr. Froke stated the area west of the 55th Avenue drainage channel is planned as Business Park on the General Plan, but most of it is zoned PAD. He noted a small portion south of the APS substation is zoned A-1. Councilmember Clark asked if it is the city's intention to see the existing A-1 land west of Midwestern University developed as Business Park. Mr. Froke said the property is home to a post office and the intent is to have a business park in the area. He stated, however, there are no pending applications on the property. Councilmember Clark asked if it would have been more appropriate for the applicant to locate on one of the properties already zoned for business park, rather than a property located next to large lot homes. Mr. Froke stated he is not aware of available appropriately zoned Business Park properties and he does not believe a residential development would be appropriate at the subject interchange. 7 Ms. Wendy Riddell, Applicant's representative, said the property is an infill parcel located immediately adjacent to an arterial and freeway frontage. She expressed her opinion the proposed project is appropriate for the site, explaining the site will be a neighborhood office development, designed for low-intensity medical and professional uses. She said the buildings would have a maximum height of 20 feet and substantial setbacks from the adjacent residential properties. She pointed out the northwest corner of the site has been designed for on-site document storage and retention. She said the document storage area would also provide residents with visual relief from the freeway and help mitigate noise. Ms. Riddell stated they have had a tremendous amount of public outreach, including one-on-one neighborhood meetings, three public neighborhood meetings and meetings with staff. She said residents' concerns that retail uses would be permitted are unfounded, stating they are seeking only professional office tenants. She said they have eliminated all access, except emergency access, into the neighborhood to the west. Ms. Riddell said residents were also concerned that the proposed project would cause the proliferation of non-residential development along Beardsley, but it is their opinion that eliminating access to 51St Avenue will make the property highly undesirable to commercial development. She said they have agreed to work with the neighborhood and to construct a wall up to eight feet in height to shield the development from the adjacent residential properties. She stated they also agreed to phase the development. In response to concerns about the two existing landlocked residential properties, she said the applicant has agreed to provide access. Ms. Riddell stated the City of Phoenix has also conceptually approved the location of the curb cuts and driveways and are in support of the project. She said, while the owner of the office suites across the street from the proposed site filed a letter of opposition; the applicant met with the property owner and worked out his concerns. She pointed out the owner of that property has since sent a letter withdrawing his opposition and indicating his support of the project. Ms. ,Riddell concluded her comments, stating this is a very good use for what has been a vacant property, helps promote development of an infill parcel, and meets the goals of the General Plan. She said they also believe the zoning is justified given the property's location adjacent to an arterial and freeway frontage and that the project will act as a buffer from the freeway to the existing commercial to the east and existing residential to the west. In response to Vice Mayor Eggleston's question, Ms. Riddell pointed out the driveway that provides access to the landlocked parcels will not provide access to the development. She stated the driveway will dead-end at the landlocked parcels and will remain that way until such time as the owners of those parcels choose to extend it, to dedicate a cul-de-sac to the city, and create a private drive. Councilmember Goulet asked if the project would be phased. Ms. Riddell said they are not sure what the phasing will be at this time, but they are required to construct the wall along the neighborhood prior to starting any vertical construction. 8 Mayor Scruggs opened the public hearing on Agenda Item No. 4. Mr. John Stoddard, a resident of the City of Glendale Cholla District, said 51St Avenue dead-ends in a subdivision north of Beardsley Road. He stated 90 % of the traffic exiting the freeway makes a left turn at 51St Avenue and the existing island on 51st Avenue makes it necessary for people wanting to access the businesses south of Beardsley Road to make U-turns. He stated the area is very congested and the property should remain zoned A-1, noting other commercial properties are available. Mayor Scruggs asked Mr. Stoddard if he believes residential development would be more appropriate. Mr. Stoddard stated residential development would limit the number of people traveling in and out of the area. He noted the City of Glendale annexed the property from the county,with the promise that it would remain A-1. Mr. Joel Perkins, a resident of the City of Glendale Cholla District, acknowledged that development would happen; stating, however, he does not want any more commercial development in the area. He said the two parcels never should have been landlocked in the first place and, while he likes that the applicant would provide access to those properties, he does not want another commercial development in the area. Ms. Marilyn McCullough, a resident of the City of Glendale, Cholla District, said they have had to deal with a lot of development in the area. She stated she supports the proposed project because a low-key commercial development will have fewer negative impacts than a gas station or strip mall. She said tenants of an office complex typically go home by 5:00 p.m. and do not create any disturbances in the evening. She stated, furthermore, the applicant offered to build an eight foot wall and the parking will be located to the rear of the property, placing the buildings even closer to 51st Avenue. She noted they own the landlocked property, stating they are currently paying taxes on property they cannot use. She expressed her opinion the proposed project will buffer the residential area from traffic on the freeway and access roads. She stated,while she would prefer a residential development, she does not believe that will occur. Mayor Scruggs closed the public hearing. Councilmember Martinez noted he had to leave early when the first neighborhood meeting was held in March 2004 and, at the time he left, there was a mood of strong opposition. He said he was surprised to receive an e-mail the following morning from Mr. John Verdugo, Planner, as to what had transpired later. He explained the residents and the applicant started a productive dialog. This dialog continued through several subsequent neighborhood meetings. He said the property has always been vacant and several projects that were not conducive to the area have been proposed. He expressed his opinion the proposed project offers a good compromise for the neighborhood because it buffers residents from the office park and freeway. He said he is impressed by the effort put forth by the applicant and he supports the project. 9 It was moved by Martinez, and seconded by Goulet, to approve General Plan Amendment GPA04-01 and Rezoning Application ZON04-02, subject to the ten stipulations as recommended by the Planning Commission. Councilmember Clark said the land is currently zoned A-1 and the city's General Plan designates the property as 1 to 2.5 dwelling units per acre. She dismissed concerns that if the proposed project is denied that the neighborhood could face an even worse fate, such as apartments or a gas station, stating it is relatively difficult to veer from the General Plan designation. She stated she does not yet know how she will vote, but she believes there is another more appropriate location for the proposed medical offices and the area would be best served if the property remains low-density residential. Councilmember Martinez said, in reality, he does not know if anyone would actually build a home next to the freeway. He explained ADOT was supposed to give the neighborhood a sound wall, but later said the plans had changed. Councilmember Lieberman pointed out the city owns property in the area that was originally going to be the site of a new fire station. He said the fire station is no longer going to be constructed and asked if the property has been put up for sale. He expressed his opinion the proposed project is a good fit for the subject property as long as it is held to the proposed designation. Mayor Scruggs asked if the total building area of 46,292 square feet includes the storage area. Mr. Froke explained they have not yet completed design review, stating he believes the conceptual design includes the storage area. He pointed out the storage area is not intended for the general public's use. Mayor Scruggs asked Mr. Froke to comment on the median and how it will require vehicles leaving the site to go past Beardsley and make a U-Turn to go back down 51St Avenue. Mr. Froke stated 51st Avenue is controlled by Phoenix. He said the city's Traffic Engineering Department and Planning staff have all reviewed the plan and believe it to be appropriate with full turning movements allowed at three driveway locations. Mayor Scruggs asked if someone traveling north on 51St Avenue could use the same median breaks. Mr. Froke responded yes. He noted Council's information packet includes a letter from the City of Phoenix indicating their approval of the proposed project. Mr. Froke confirmed for Vice Mayor Eggleston that the landlocked parcels would have legal access to 515f Avenue. Mayor Scruggs asked if the PAD designated land is part of Midwestern's property. Mr. Froke responded yes, stating that land will be developed by Midwestern University for uses related to their educational facility or business offices. Councilmember Clark asked staff why they believe it would be appropriate to change the General Plan designation for the subject property. Mr. Froke explained the General Plan process began in 2001 and voter ratification occurred in November 2002. 10 He said the planning process included 10 properties throughout the city where the city and area residents were not in synch. He stated a detailed analysis was done on those properties and a resolution was sought for each of the 10 white paper areas. He stated the General Plan could be amended as the city sees fit. He said various pre-application meetings have been held over the past 10 to 13 years on this property, but none of the projects progressed to the point of an application being filed. He expressed his opinion the proposed project is appropriate. Mr. Froke clarified for Mayor Scruggs that the property would be rezoned Commercial Office and could not include commercial retail uses. Mayor Scruggs asked if the owner of the subject property owns other properties in the area. Mr. Froke responded no. He explained the Herman Sharer and Helen Wilson Trust homesteaded a much larger property decades ago, which was subsequently parceled off. He stated the subject property represents the last of those properties. Councilmember Goulet asked who would own the access road for the landlocked properties. Mr. Froke stated the applicant will own the access road, but a public access easement will be granted to the property owners to the west, giving them legal access to 515` Avenue. Councilmember Goulet asked if the road would be constructed to city standards. Mr. Froke stated the access would more closely resemble a driveway than a public street. He noted the applicant is required to landscape the north and south sides of the access. Mayor Scruggs pointed out 59th Avenue and Greenbrier Drive has now been developed with single story residential-looking offices. Mr. Froke explained the properties were developed under the same CO zoning district. Mayor Scruggs said the subject site is very challenging because of its proximity to the freeway and, in her opinion; a residential development would not be appropriate. Mr. Froke agreed, stating the proposed project will offer some buffering to the neighborhood from the frontage road and interchange. Upon a call for the question, the motion carried unanimously. ORDINANCE 5. ACQUISITION OF RIGHT-OF-WAY FOR THE GLENDALE ONBOARD TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM Mr. Terry Johnson, Transportation Program Manager, presented this item. This is a request for the City Council to authorize the purchase and sales agreements for two properties located at the northwest and northeast corners of Bethany Home Road and 47th Drive. These properties are needed to complete transportation projects approved by voters in November of 2001. 11 One of the Council's goals is to improve and provide transportation options within the city, as outlined in the Glendale Onboard Transportation (GO) Program. Improvements are being made to streets, transit, bicycle, and pedestrian facilities. In November of 2001, Glendale voters approved funding for the removal of lane drops (scalloped streets) to improve safety and traffic flow. In order to eliminate an existing scalloped street on Bethany Home Road between 47th and 48th Avenues, the city needs to obtain right-of-way from six parcels along the north side of Bethany Home Road. Two of the six property acquisitions for this project have been completed and two proposed parcel acquisitions are described below: Ortega/Garcia Property The owners of the property located at the northwest corner of 47th Drive and Bethany Home Road will sell approximately 1,552 square feet of property to the city and grant a temporary construction easement for the city to complete associated improvements. Rodriguez Property The owners of the property located at the northeast corner of 47th Drive and Bethany Home Road will sell approximately 1,491 square feet of property and grant a temporary construction easement for the city to complete associated improvements. On November 6, 2003, the Citizens Transportation Oversight Commission approved an update of the financially balanced 25-year program and Council approved this program on November 25, 2003. This 25-year program is the basis for the city's annual budget and the Capital Improvement Program for transportation sales tax funded projects. These programs include funding for the above scalloped street project. This project will benefit the community by improving safety and traffic flow along Bethany Home Road, completing sidewalks in this area, and improving storm water drainage to eliminate flooding. The GO Program includes multiple opportunities for public input. This year, an annual report on the GO Program was mailed to all Glendale households and a follow- up public meeting was held on April 28, 2004. In addition, during the design and construction phase of each project, there will also be opportunities for public involvement. The owners of the northwest property at 47Th Drive and Bethany Home Road have agreed to sell the needed right-of-way to the city for $6,500. The owners of the northeast property at 47th Drive and Bethany Home Road have agreed to sell the needed right-of-way to the city for$12,757. The higher cost of this acquisition is due to 12 a higher cost of severance damages to the property, including significant loss of front yard area and noise impacts since this property fronts on Bethany Home Road. The city will deposit an escrow fee of $500 for each property transaction to cover closing costs. City of Glendale funds for right-of-way acquisitions and improvements on each property are budgeted as part of the GO Transportation Program Fund 25 in the amount of$20,257. Grants Capital Expense One-Time Cost Budgeted Unbudgeted Total $20,257 X X $20,257 Account Name, Fund,Account and Line item Number: 4310 Avenue: Bethany Home to Peoria—Street Improvements Account No. 25-9490-8100 The recommendation was to waive reading beyond the title and adopt an ordinance authorizing the City Manager to execute all documents necessary tp accept and purchase the necessary right-of-way for the Glendale Onboard Transportation Program. Mayor Scruggs opened the public comment on Agenda Item No. 5. Mr. Leonard Clark, a resident of the City of Glendale Barrel District, said he is glad to see his old neighborhood improved and hopes traffic on Grand Avenue will be improved. Mayor Scruggs closed the public comment. Ordinance No. 2412 New Series was read by number and title only, it being AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, MARICOPA COUNTY, ARIZONA, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE ACQUISITION OF TWO PARCELS OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT 47T" DRIVE AND BETHANY HOME ROAD IN GLENDALE, MARICOPA COUNTY, ARIZONA FOR USE AS RIGHT-OF-WAY FOR THE GLENDALE ONBOARD TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM; AND DIRECTING THE EXECUTION OF REAL PROPERTY PURCHASE AND SALES AGREEMENTS. It was moved by Lieberman, and seconded by Clark, to approve Ordinance No. 2412 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. PUBLIC HEARING —RESOLUTION 6. PROPOSED ADJUSTMENT TO WATER RATES Mr. Roger Bailey, Utilities Director, presented this item. 13 This is a request for the City Council to hold a public hearing and adopt a resolution implementing a water rate adjustment effective with the January 2005 water utility billing. The water rate adjustment is required in order for the Water Enterprise Fund to maintain an adequate operational cash reserve and finance the ten-year Capital Improvement Program necessary for the continued viability of the water system infrastructure. In order to be consistent with the Council goals of providing financial stability and coordinating exceptional service delivery, an adjustment in water rates is necessary. On July 13, 1993, following the legally prescribed public hearing, the Council authorized a three-year series of rate increases beginning with the November 1, 1993, billing and ending with the November 1, 1995 billing. The increase in the water rate also applied to the urban irrigation rate. However, no further water rate increases have been authorized since November 1, 1995. In 2001, consultant Tishler and Associates, Inc. completed a comprehensive fee study. In 2003, consultant Black & Veatch prepared an updated report on the city's water and sewer rates that updated and utilized the methodology established by Tischler and Associates in the 2001 study. On February 2, 2004, the Black & Veatch evaluation recommended that water rates be adjusted. Following a series of Council workshops from October to December 2003, wherein the Black & Veatch report and recommendations were presented, the City Council directed staff to begin the process to implement the new water rate structure, designed to achieve an overall increase in utility revenue of three percent to be effective January 1, 2005. The proposed adjustments will allow all residential and commercial users to more accurately pay their fair share of the costs of service. For the proposed residential rates, average users will not experience an increase and only high volume users will experience a minimal increase. For commercial users, there will be a nominal increase in the base rate but a larger increase in the summer excess rate. The adjustments are consistent with the need for increased water conservation and reflect higher marginal costs to produce water. The revenue generated by the rate adjustment will offset maintenance or replacement of an aging infrastructure and escalating regulations and mandates set by federal and state regulatory agencies related to the operational aspects of all City of Glendale water treatment facilities. On June 22, 2004, the Council adopted a notice of intention to increase water rates and set the public hearing for October 26, 2004. The revenue generated will be used for improvements to the existing water infrastructure, including the water treatment plants and distribution system. This will help maintain the quality of service provided. 14 Public input will be received during the October 26, 2004, public hearing. The recommendation was to conduct a public hearing, waive reading beyond the title, and adopt a resolution implementing water rate adjustments effective with the January 2005 water utility billing. Mr. Bailey confirmed for Vice Mayor Eggleston that the average household would not see an increase in their bill. He said the rates for customers that use 15,000 to 30,000 gallons per month will see an 8% per thousand gallons increase. Councilmember Frate stated he toured the Water and Waste Treatment Plants, but, unfortunately, the general public is not allowed to see the complexity of the system. He said the proposed increase is nominal. Councilmember Martinez referenced an article concerning a city in Orange County California that is going to begin piping reclaimed water for household use. Mr. Bailey said it is an interesting concept, but the City of Glendale does not pipe reclaimed water back into its potable water source. Mayor Scruggs opened the public hearing on Agenda Item Number 6. Mr. Leonard Clark, a resident of the City of Glendale Barrel District, stated the city's water system has improved greatly under the Council's leadership. He asked if apartments are considered commercial users and, if so, would the individual apartment dwellers see an increase in their bills. He commented the city has great conservation measures in place. Mayor Scruggs closed the public hearing. Resolution No. 3801 New Series was read by number and title only, it being A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, MARICOPA COUNTY, ARIZONA, ESTABLISHING WATER RATES PURSUANT TO GLENDALE CITY CODE, CHAPTER 33, ARTICLE II, SECTION 33-77; AND SETTING FORTH AN EFFECTIVE DATE. It was moved by Frate, and seconded by Martinez, to pass, adopt and approve Resolution No. 3801 New Series. The motion carried unanimously. RESOLUTIONS 7. INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT FOR PURCHASE OF TRAFFIC SIGNAL EQUIPMENT Ms. Debbie Burdette, ITS Manager, presented this item. 15 This is a request for the City Council to approve an intergovernmental agreement (IGA) with the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) for the purchase of new traffic signal equipment for Glendale Avenue, 59th Avenue, and Bell Road. This project will aid the Transportation Department in meeting the Council strategic priorities of leveraging technology for efficiency and convenience and enhancing the quality of life for Glendale residents by improving traffic circulation. Between March and June of this year, the Transportation Department completed two federally funded projects, which installed nearly 20 miles of fiber optic cable and traffic monitoring equipment at key intersections along 59th Avenue and Glendale Avenue, in addition to the construction of a traffic management center. The design of communications and traffic monitoring infrastructure for Bell Road is currently underway, with construction expected to begin in the spring of 2005. These projects allow the Transportation Department to communicate with signalized intersections, when equipment compatible with the signal system is in place. Once equipment is received, the Bell Road intersections will be modified in preparation of the fiber installation. Following Bell Road, 59th Avenue will be modified and then Glendale Avenue. Major regional destinations are located along Bell Road, 59th Avenue, and Glendale Avenue, with Bell Road as the most congested corridor in the City of Glendale. Installing signal equipment that is compatible with the intelligent transportation system will allow for effective management of traffic and improved efficiency for the traveling public through the ability to communicate with and manage traffic signals along 59th Avenue and along Glendale Avenue, as well as Bell Road. Using a federally funded Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality (CMAQ) grant, new signal controllers and cabinets that are compatible with the city's centralized traffic signal system will be purchased to replace incompatible equipment. The cost to purchase signal equipment for 59th Avenue, Glendale Avenue, and Bell Road is $1,020,450. Funds in the amount of up to $812,360 are available through the CMAQ grant, and will be reimbursed to the city based on this IGA. The citys required contribution for matching funds is $208,090 and is available in the Smart Traffic Signal Equipment account. t Grants ' Capital Expense One-Time Cost Budgeted Unbudgeted Total $812,360 $208,090 X X $1,020,450 Account Name, Fund.Account and Line Item Number Smart Traffic Signal Equipment Account No. 25-9469-8300 The recommendation was to waive reading beyond the title and adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into an intergovernmental agreement with ADOT for the purchase of traffic signal equipment. 16 Ms. Burdette confirmed for Councilmember Clark that the new software is incompatible with existing controllers. Councilmember Clark asked if an attempt was made to find software that is compatible with the existing controllers. Ms. Burdette eexplained the signal system software the city purchased was selected by ADOT, noting ADOT, MCDOT and the cities of Peoria and Chandler have also purchased the software. She said the software will allow the city to interconnect on a regional basis. She noted the existing controllers are being phased out by the manufacturer and are no longer supported. Councilmember Clark asked what will happen to the existing controllers. Ms. Burdette said they will be used to replace malfunctioning signals at intersections that do not yet have fiber optics or communications. Mayor Scruggs commented a common desire among the cities is to achieve traffic signal synchronization, stating it would drastically reduce pollution. She asked if the software will allow for such synchronization. Burdette said the software represents the first step, explaining the next step would be for two cities to connect together so they can manipulate the controllers. Mayor Scruggs stated the amount of pollution that would be removed from the air just by synchronizing the signals was phenomenal. Councilmember Martinez asked about Union Hills Drive. Burdette said the city has not started a priority listing for the corridor coordination plans, explaining they have been concentrating on getting the necessary software and equipment in place. Councilmember Frate asked if they will need to do trenching, particularly along Bell Road. Ms. Burdette stated the city has been working with developers to ensure their offsite improvements include the installation of conduit. She said, because Bell Road has a lot of existing conduit, they will be able to minimize traffic impacts during the construction project. Mayor Scruggs opened the public comment on Agenda Item No. 7. Mr. Leonard Clark, a resident of the City of Glendale Barrel District, said he supports the improvements. He asked if the fiber optic equipment could be used to monitor the streets for incidents of road rage. Mayor Scruggs closed the public comment. Resolution No. 3802 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 STATE OF ARIZONA, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR THE PURCHASE OF TRAFFIC SIGNAL EQUIPMENT. It was moved by Martinez, and seconded by Frate, to pass, adopt and approve Resolution No. 3802 New Series. The motion carried unanimously. 17 8. INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF BIKE ROUTES ON GLENDALE AVENUE Ms. Debbie Burdette, ITS Manager, presented this item. This is a request for the City Council to approve an intergovernmental agreement (IGA) with the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) for construction of a bicycle route along Glendale Avenue, from 99th Avenue to just east of Glen Harbor Boulevard. The new route will connect existing bicycle routes on Glendale Avenue and improve the existing New River bridge crossing using a federally funded Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality(CMAQ) grant This project meets the Council strategic priorities of creating transportation options, ensuring public safety and awareness, and enhancing quality of life. The project includes widening Glendale Avenue by five feet on both the north and south sides to provide a dedicated bike route for cyclists along the corridor. Additionally, a six-foot wide concrete walkway will be added to the north and south sides of the New River Bridge for pedestrian and bicycle access. Improvements to the guardrail and impact safety systems to comply with city standards will also be incorporated to ensure motorist safety. In July of 2001, the Council approved funds for a design contract for $288,835 with INCA Engineers, Inc. to complete preliminary and final designs for this project. The Council approved an IGA with ADOT to reimburse the city for $240,000 of the design cost using federal CMAQ funds in September of 2001. In March of 2004, the Council approved an IGA with the Flood Control District of Maricopa County for development of a pathway system along and across New River between Camelback Road and Northern Avenue. These bicycle improvements will increase and enhance transportation options and the riding experience along Glendale Avenue. Additionally, the bike route and bridge crossing will provide a means for cyclists and pedestrians to safely cross New River when traveling on Glendale Avenue. By providing a dedicated bike route and improving the New River crossing, this project will introduce a safe and convenient means for bicycle travel along Glendale Avenue between Litchfield Road and 67th Avenue, as specified in the city's bicycle plan. This project was originally developed at the request of the Glendale Bicycle Advisory Committee and appeared on the transportation program ballot in November of 2001. The design concept report and project plans have been reviewed and presented at regularly scheduled committee meetings. Also, a public meeting was held in March of 2002 to discuss the project with area residents. Meeting notices were distributed via flyer to Bicycle Advisory Committee members and a notice was printed in the Glendale Star in February of 2002. Those in attendance were in support of the project. 18 The cost for construction of the project is $1.3 million. Funds in the amount of $1,225,900 are available through a Federal Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality (CMAQ) grant. The city's required contribution for matching funds is $74,100 from the Glendale Onboard Transportation Program. Grants Capital Expense One-Time Cost Budgeted Unbudgeted Total $1,225,900 X $74,100 $1,300,000 Account Name, Fund,Account and Line Item Number Bike: Widen Bridge, Glendale/New River Account No: 25-9472-8300 The recommendation was to waive reading beyond the title and adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into an Intergovernmental Agreement with ADOT for construction of bike routes on Glendale Avenue. Councilmember Martinez asked if the city has a policy that states bicycle routes will not be placed on arterial streets. Ms. Burdette said, in general, the city does not install bicycle routes on arterial streets, but Glendale Avenue is one of few crossings of Loop 101,the New River and Aqua Fria River. Mayor Scruggs opened the public comment on Agenda Item No. 8. Mr. Leonard Clark. a resident of the City of Glendale Barrel District, noted he recently rode his bike back after taking the Luke Link to Luke Air Force Base. He said he discovered on his ride that Glendale could be rather perilous at times. He stated he strongly approves of the item. Mayor Scruggs closed the public comment. Resolution No. 3803 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 TRANSPORTATION FOR BRIDGE AND ROADWAY SHOULDERS WIDENING ON GLENDALE AVENUE FROM 99TH AVENUE TO 107TH AVENUE TO INCLUDE A BIKE LANE. It was moved by Clark, and seconded by Martinez, to pass, adopt and approve Resolution No. 3803 New Series. The motion carried unanimously. 9. APPROVAL OF STORMWATER MONITORING AGREEMENT Mr. Larry Broyles, City Engineer, presented this item. 19 This is a request for the City Council to approve a Joint Funding Agreement (JFA)with the United States Department of the Interior U.S. Geological Survey(USGS). The agreement provides for payment to the USGS for the operation and maintenance of the five storm water monitoring stations located within the City of Glendale as required by the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) as part of the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES)for a period of five years. One of the Council's strategic priorities is to ensure public safety and awareness. Maintenance of the storm water monitoring stations meets this goal, as well as meeting federal mandates. In August of 1999, the EPA issued a three-year NPDES permit to the city for discharge from the city's municipal separate storm sewer system. In December of 2002, administration for the NPDES program was transferred to the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ). The NPDES, now the State of Arizona Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (AzPDES), permit requires five storm water monitoring stations to be constructed and operated to monitor the quality of the storm water released from the city's storm drains, In August of 1998, the city entered into an intergovernmental agreement (IGA) with the Flood Control District of Maricopa County to cost share in the operation and maintenance of the five storm water monitoring stations for a period of five years. A one-year extension was added to the IGA. The Flood Control District no longer has staff or funding to assist in the operation and maintenance of the storm water monitoring stations. In order to meet the requirements of the city's AzPDES permit, staff has negotiated with the USGS to operate and maintain the stations. The Council approved an intergovernmental agreement with the Flood Control District of Maricopa County for the cost sharing of the operation and maintenance of the storm water monitoring stations in August of 1999. The federal government mandated that the AzPDES permit now be administered by the ADEQ. Maintenance of the storm water monitoring stations will help meet the requirements of the permit and help protect the waters of the United States. The joint funding agreement with the USGS will meet the requirements of the AzPDES permit for a period of five years, with annual payments of approximately $91,000, not to exceed $450,490. Funding for the payments to USGS are included in the proposed Capital Improvement Plan, AZPDES Requirements, Account No. 65- 9306-8330. Grants Capital Expense One-Time Cost _Budgeted Unbudgeted Total X $ 91,000 X $359,490 20 Account Name. Fund. Account and Line Item Number: FY 2004-05 AZPDES Requirements, Account No. 65-9306-8330 $91,000 The recommendation was to waive reading beyond the title and adopt a resolution authorizing the entering into of a Joint Funding Agreement with the United States Department of the Interior U.S. Geological Survey for the operation and maintenance of the five storm water monitoring stations located within the City of Glendale, and authorize annual payments to the United States Department of the Interior U.S. Geological Survey of approximately $91,000, not to exceed $450,490 during the period of October 1, 2004 to June 30, 2009. Mr. Broyles confirmed for Councilmember Frate that the federal government is mandating that the AzPDES permit now be administered by the ADEQ. Councilmember Frate asked if they will have to renew the contract every five years. Mr. Broyles responded yes. He explained, in the past, the city has contracted with the Maricopa County Flood Control District for maintenance of the facilities and USGS personnel took the samples. Councilmember Clark stated the city's storm water tends to drain to the southwest, asking how the sites were selected. Mr. Broyles explained the monitoring stations are located in areas where the underground storm water discharges into the rivers of the United States. Resolution No. 3804 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 JOINT FUNDING AGREEMENT FOR WATER RESOURCES INVESTIGATIONS WITH THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, U.S. GEOLOGICAL SURVEY. It was moved by Goulet, and seconded by Lieberman, to pass, adopt and approve Resolution No. 3804 New Series. The motion carried unanimously. REQUEST FOR FUTURE WORKSHOP AND EXECUTIVE SESSION It was moved by Eggleston, and seconded by Frate, to hold a City Council Workshop at 1:30 p.m. in Room B-3 of the City Council Chambers on Tuesday, November 2, 2002, to be followed by an Executive Session pursuant to A.R.S. 38- 431.03. The motion carried unanimously. CITIZEN COMMENTS Mr. Ed Sharp. a resident of the City of Glendale Barrel District, stated he is the Director and Lead Archivist at the Southwest Museum of Engineering, Communication and Computation. He said he still looks forward to entering into an agreement with the 21 city that would place the Engineering and Science Museum into the old Calvary Baptist Church. He said they brought up a wireless initiative at a previous meeting, but received no response from the city. He stated museum staff has since initiated a study for the implementation of an 80211 mesh network system for the purpose of providing wireless access in a one square mile area of downtown Glendale. He said employing this technology in the downtown area is necessary to attract modern, mobile visitors and to provide improved connectivity to current patrons. He encouraged the city to participate in their effort when it reaches the implementation phase. Mr. Milton Deever, a resident of the City of Glendale Cholla District, expressed concern about the distribution of the arena bond issues. He stated the city is now stuck with $189 million in interest, plus$180 million in bonds,for a total of$329 million that has to be repaid. He said the bonds are back loaded, pointing out the principal paid for the 2032 bonds is more than all principle paid from 2004 to 2017. He stated the interest to be paid with the 2032 bonds totals $13.6 million, which is more than all bonds redeemed through 2020. He questioned the rationale the bond merchants used to establish the bond repayment schedule, stating, there must be a better strategy that focuses on lowering the interest paid. He said a bond redeemed in 2004 pays interest of$274, whereas a bond redeemed in 2032 pays $8,000. He suggested the city find a way to get the 50% ratio, keeping the interest rate at 50% of the principal. He said he obtained the bond schedule from the city, but did not get information that showed the conditions under which the bonds could be paid or pre-paid. He said accelerating the 2032 bonds would result in a drastic reduction in interest costs. He stated, unfortunately, the city cannot touch the bond schedule, but options are available for accelerating the debt. He asked to be contacted by the city to see how they can work to bring down the interest. Mayor Scruggs stated someone from the city's financial department will contact Mr. Deever. Mr. Leonard Clark, a resident of the City of Glendale Barrel District, expressed concern about the increasing flow of traffic on 59th Avenue. He suggested the city use tax revenue being generated by the Super Wal-Mart and other businesses locating on Northern to find ways to improve safety on 59th Avenue between Northern and Olive Avenues. He said he will conduct a study of his own tomorrow at 5:00 p.m., taking his father's wheel chair and trying to cross 59th Avenue at a crosswalk between Northern and Olive Avenues. He acknowledged.the expense associated with traffic.lights, stating, however, one is warranted in the area. He suggested the city further install signs on 59th Avenue indicating the neighborhood is not open to thru-traffic. He further asked that the city appoint a Glendale Veterans Commission. Ms. Robin Berryhill, a resident of the City of Glendale Ocotillo District, said she attended the September 28 City Council meeting wherein she made a formal request, pursuant to City Charter Article 2, Section 18. She said she asked that the Council stop all pending demolition of the First Southern Baptist property, form a citizens committee to carefully consider all options and offers, and come up with a solution for the city's 22 parking problem. She said, to date, she has not received a written response from the City Council, Mayor Scruggs, or the City Manager. She asked why she has not received a response, asking if Article 2, Section 18 is in the City Charter only to give citizens the impression that they have a voice in city government. She said, while she is glad the old church building has been spared so far, the remainder of the building, which she was told was of sound structure, has since been demolished. She stated Mr. McPherson sent a letter to each Council member and Mayor Scruggs asking: 1) What is the definition of a task force? 2) How are the members of each group chosen? 3) Who selects the people to be on the task force? 4) Will the recommendations be followed or considered suggestions to the City Council? 5) What resources will be made available to the task force? and, most important, 6) does this task force abide by the open meeting laws? She said, to date, Mr. McPherson's questions also remain unanswered. With regard to the museum, Ms. Berryhill said Mr. Sharpe has expressed an interest in buying the old church property for its appraised price and paying to renovate the building so that it can house the Southwest Museum of Engineering, Communications and Computation. She said she suggested the building could be the home of the Glendale Historical Society. She thanked Councilmembers Lieberman and Clark for voicing their support for saving the church during the September 28 meeting, noting Councilmember Goulet later said he also supports saving the building. She said she applied to serve on the task force, but heard second hand she was not chosen, noting she did not receive any written notice or a phone call as others did. Ms. Berryhill referenced an article written by Monica Dunsmore of the Arizona Republic, stating, in part, it says in a September 29 memo Mr. Beasley said residents who were proponents of saving the church would sit on the task force, but a press release sent out later that day omits any mention of that group. She said the article goes on to say a week later Mr. Beasley said part of the group would be made up of people who expressed an interest, not proponents, noting two of the four selected in that category publicly expressed their support for demolition of the church. She said the article further says Mr. Beasley stated members would be randomly selected, but city officials later said members would be chosen based on their areas of expertise in involvement, knowledge of downtown, fundraising, non-profit, and cultural arts, and experience in redevelopment development. It was noted, however, residents were not asked for that information when they completed their applications. Ms. Benyhill asked how residents get to serve the City of Glendale, noting she has spoken several times before City Council, participated in the Northern Crossing project, attended meetings on code enforcement, is captain of her Block Watch, and recently joined the Historical Society. She explained she attempted to attend Glendale University with her 13-year-old son, but could not because of his age. She pointed out her son was nominated to go to Europe as a Student Ambassador for the People-to- People in the Eisenhower Foundation, stating her son is able to represent the United Stated of America, but not allowed to attend Glendale University. She said this needs 23 to change if the city expects its youth to be tomorrow's leaders. She asked the city to respond in writing to her questions. Mayor Scruggs directed the City Manager and City Attorney to respond to Ms. Berryhill's questions. Mr. Andrew Voss, a resident of the City of Glendale Ocotillo District, suggested the Council meetings move to 6:30 p.m. to give citizens more time to speak on matters of the city without having to wait until the end of a late-night meeting. He stated a public hearing for a fast food driveway took more than an hour at the last Council meeting and he was unable to speak during the Citizens Comment period due to the extreme lateness of the meeting. He said, while his comments were read, he and other citizens would appreciate an earlier start time. He said he appreciates the bike path along Glendale Avenue, noting he was almost hit by sanitation trucks on the way to the landfill while riding across the New River Bridge. COUNCIL COMMENTS AND SUGGESTIONS Councilmember Clark invited residents from the Yucca District to one of a series of three meetings, noting all of the meetings will have the same agenda and provide the same information. She said the first meeting will be held October 28 at 6:30 p.m. at Bicentennial Elementary School South and the second and third meetings will be November 15 and December 2, respectively, noting the locations of those meetings will be announced as the dates draw closer. Councilmember Goulet congratulated Mr. Andrew Kirkland for being selected and sworn in as the City's Chief of Police. Councilmember Lieberman announced the Veteran's Day Parade will be Saturday, November 6 and the Flag Raising at the Veteran's Memorial will be on November 11 at 10:00 a.m. He noted Bob Manzetti, who helped create the Veteran's Memorial, passed away two and a half weeks ago. He stated one week from today is election day, urging all citizens to vote. He stated a neighborhood meeting will be held in the Cactus District on November 10. He thanked the Citizens Committee who met regularly conceming the Calvary Church building and thanked the city for establishing a new Commission that will hopefully come up with a solution that ensures the church's continued presence in the community for years to come. Vice Mayor Eggleston invited residents in the Barrel District to attend a district meeting at Desert Palms Elementary School on November 4 at 6:30 p.m.. Councilmember Frate announced the Glendale On Board project will meet October 27 at Desert Valley Elementary School. Information will be provided concerning street and intersection improvements to 67th Avenue from Olive to Bell Road. He invited residents to celebrate Halloween at Sahuaro Ranch Park on Saturday, October 30 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. He stated a Sahuaro District meeting 24 will be held on November 8 at Desert Valley Elementary School. He urged everyone to watch children around water. Mayor Scruggs thanked everyone for their attendance and congratulated Chief Kirkland. She urged everyone to vote next Tuesday. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 9:15 p.m. Pamela Hanna - ity lerk 25