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OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, MARICOPA COUNTY, ARIZONA,
HELD TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 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; 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 one resolution
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 26, 2004 CITY COUNCIL
MEETING
It was moved by Goulet, and seconded by Clark, to dispense with the
reading of the minutes of the October 26, 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.
CONSENT AGENDA
Mr. Ed Beasley, City Manager, read Agenda Item Numbers 1, 2 and 3 by number
and title.
1. LIQUOR LICENSE NO. 3-959 QUIKTRIP
This is a request by David Cisiewski for the City Council to approve a new Series
10 (off-sale, beer and wine) license for QuikTrip to be located at 6702 West Glendale
Avenue.
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, the 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.
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The recommendation was to forward a recommendation for approval to the
Arizona Department of Liquor Licenses and Control.
2. LIQUOR LICENSE NO. 3-960 FAMOUS SAM'S
This is a request by David Valdez for the City Council to approve a person and
location transfer of a Series 6 (on and off-sale, all liquor) license for Famous Sam's
located at 4343 West Glendale Avenue.
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, the 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. 3-961 MARISCOS PLAYAS DE ORO
This is a request by Luis Pulido for the City Council to approve a new Series 12
(restaurant, all liquor) license for Mariscos Playas De Oro to be located at 5821 North
67th Avenue, #101.
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, the 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.
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It was moved by Eggleston and seconded by Frate, to approve the
recommended actions on Consent Agenda Item Nos. 1, 2 and 3 and to forward
Liquor License Applications No. 3-959 for Quicktrip, No. 3-960 for Famous Sam's,
and No. 3-961 for Mariscos Playa de Oro to the State of Arizona Department of
Liquor Licenses and Control, with the recommendation for approval. The motion
carried unanimously.
PUBLIC HEARING — LAND DEVELOPMENT ACTIONS
4. REZONING APPLICATION ZONO3-14: BOARDWALK PLACE — 8711 WEST
GLENDALE AVENUE
Mr. Jon Froke, Planning Director, presented this item.
This is a request by WRG Design, Inc. for the City Council to approve a rezoning
from A-1 (Agricultural District) to R1-7 PRD (Single Residence, Planned Residential
Development).
The proposed rezoning request is consistent with the General Plan objective to
encourage a mixture of housing opportunities citywide with an emphasis on single-
family dwelling units.
The 18.9-acre site is located at the southwest corner of 87th and Glendale
Avenues. The applicant intends to build a single-family subdivision called Boardwalk
Place. The proposed PRD Plan includes 58 single-family lots at a density of 3.05
dwelling units per gross acre. There are 46 lots between 7,044 and 8,000 square feet,
six lots between 8,000 and 10,000 square feet, and six lots over 10,000 square feet.
The average lot size is 8,069 square feet.
On September 16, 2004, the Planning Commission unanimously recommended
approval of the Rezoning Application subject to six stipulations.
The project promotes positive infill property development and will provide high
quality, semi-custom housing residential choices for the residents of Glendale.
On June 17, 2004, the applicant mailed 101 invitations to property owners and
interested parties for a neighborhood meeting held on June 28, 2004.
A public notice for the Planning Commission meeting on September 16, 2004
was published in the Glendale Star on August 26, 2004. The property was posted on
August 27, 2004 and letters were mailed to 101 property owners and interested parties
on August 20, 2004. There were no interested persons who attended the Planning
Commission hearing.
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A public notice for tonight's hearing was published in the Glendale Star on
October 14, 2004. The property was posted and letters were mailed to 101 property
owners and interested parties on October 15, 2004.
The recommendation was to conduct a public hearing and approve Rezoning
Application ZONO3-14, subject to the six stipulations as recommended by the Planning
Commission.
Mr. Tom Skar, Applicant, offered to answer questions.
Councilmember Clark thanked the applicant for accepting some of the
suggestions she made during the review process.
Mayor Scruggs opened the public hearing on Agenda Item No. 4. As there
were no comments, Mayor Scruggs closed the public hearing.
It was moved by Clark, and seconded by Lieberman, to approve Rezoning
Application ZONO3-14, subject to the six stipulations as recommended by the
Planning Commission. The motion carried unanimously.
BIDS AND CONTRACTS
5. AWARD OF CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT — PASEO RACQUET CENTER
NEIGHBORHOOD PARK
Mr. Larry Broyles, City Engineer, presented this item.
This is a request for the City Council to approve a contract with Sunburst
Landscaping, Inc. for the Paseo Racquet Center Neighborhood Park and related site
improvements located at 63rd Avenue north of Thunderbird Road.
The park improvements are consistent with the goals and objectives of the
Council-adopted Parks and Recreation Master Plan.
The park site is an undeveloped 1.5-acre parcel adjacent to the north boundary
of the Paseo Racquet Center tennis courts, with access from 63`d Avenue. The city-
owned parcel had become unsightly and difficult to maintain. The development of this
park space will mitigate these issues. The planned improvements include play
equipment, a ramada, security lighting, benching, landscaping, and irrigation.
On September 30, 2004, seven bids were received and opened. The bid
includes three alternates which address issues presented during the public meeting and
were mutually agreed to by the public and Parks and Recreation Department. Alternate
one is for a landscape buffer adjacent to the footpath connecting 63rd Avenue and the
pedestrian bridge at the canal; alternate two is to landscape an unsightly area behind
the tennis courts; and alternate three is for dry wells to mitigate an existing drainage
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problem. Staff is recommending the award of the base bid and three alternates.
Sunburst Landscaping, Inc., a qualified licensed contractor, submitted the lowest bid,
including alternates in the amount of $228,207.05.
This will provide a neighborhood park for a square mile of residential
neighborhood presently lacking such an area.
City staff, along with the project consultant, conducted a public meeting on
March 11, 2004 to gather input for the design development process. A second meeting
was held on April 8, 2004, at which time the conceptual plan was presented to the
community. Additional input gathered at the April 8, 2004 meeting was incorporated
into the bid documents. The revised conceptual plan was presented to, and endorsed
by, the Parks and Recreation Commission at its May 2004 meeting.
Funds for this project are available in the Fiscal Year 2004-2005 Capital
Improvement Plan, Paseo Racquet Center Park, Account No. 36-8954-8300. To
facilitate payments for this project, it is necessary to transfer $12,350 from Parks
Enhancement, Account No. 36-8517-8300 to Paseo Racquet Center Park, Account No.
36-8954-8300.
Grants Capital Expense One-Time Cost Budgeted Unbudgeted Total
X X X $228,207.05
Account Name, Fund, Account and Line Item Number
Paseo Racquet Center Park, Account No. 36-8954-8300
The recommendation was to authorize the transfer of $12,350 and award the
construction contract with Sunburst Landscaping, Inc. for the base bid amount of
$184,624.05; alternate one in the amount of $18,569; alternate two in the amount of
$16,214; and alternate three in the amount of $8,800, for a total contract amount of
$228,207.05.
Mayor Scruggs opened the public hearing on Agenda Item No. 5.
Mr. Leonard Clark, a resident of the City of Glendale Barrel District, said he
strongly approves of the park and the city's plan for a park every square mile.
Mayor Scruggs closed the public hearing.
It was moved by Frate, and seconded by Martinez, to authorize the transfer
of $12,350 and award the construction contract with Sunburst Landscaping, Inc.
for the base bid amount of $184,624.05; alternate one in the amount of $18,569;
alternate two in the amount of $16,214; and alternate three in the amount of
$8,800, for a total contract amount of$228,207.05.
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Councilmember Frate noted the subject site was vacant and in poor condition
when he first came onto the Council. He stated the well is necessary because of the
drainage problems and will help combat problems with West Nile.
The motion carried unanimously.
6. AWARD OF CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT — PYRAMID PEAK WATER
TREATMENT PLANT ENHANCEMENTS, PHASE TWO
Mr. Larry Broyles, City Engineer, presented this item.
This is a request for the City Council to approve a construction manager at risk
(CMAR) contract with Hunter Contracting Company for construction of phase two of the
Pyramid Peak Water Treatment Plant (WTP) 10 Million Gallon (MG) Reservoir and
Solids Handling Project, and to approve a transfer of funds into the project account and
additional appropriation authority. The facilities included in this phase are the new 10
MG finished water reservoir, new yard piping to accommodate plant water production,
and a 10-foot high screening and security block fence on the west and north sides of
the site.
The proposed new 10 MG reservoir was identified in the October 2003 "City of
Glendale Comprehensive Water Facilities Planning & Design" master plan report
prepared by the engineering firm of Black & Veatch.
The existing 10 MG reservoir at the Pyramid Peak WTP was constructed during
the plant expansion project that was completed in the late 1990s. The addition of this
second reservoir and associated piping will provide the plant with additional operational
flexibility so that one reservoir and associated piping can be taken out of service for
maintenance without compromising plant operation; and will allow the plant to
effectively operate at higher capacity in order to meet the city's growing water demands.
The proposed new 10-foot high security and screening wall along the west and
north boundaries of the plant site will improve security of plant facilities as outlined in
the Water Facilities Assessment completed in September of 2003. It will also provide a
visual barrier for homes in the area near the plant that are quickly being developed.
This wall also provides security for an Arizona Public Service (APS) substation to be
built in the northern part of the plant site. APS is providing $200,000 toward the
construction of this wall. Hunter Contracting has established a guaranteed maximum
price (GMP) for construction of the phase two work. The GMP has been reviewed by
Black &Watch, with staff input, and has been found to be acceptable.
The Council approved the CMAR contract for the design support services on
February 24, 2004 in the amount of $135,965.46. The Council approved the CMAR
contract for phase one of the project on June 22, 2004, in the amount of$1,470,998.21.
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The Pyramid Peak WTP is physically located within the City of Phoenix. A public
open house was held on June 10, 2004. Information provided included an explanation
of the work to be performed and the approximate schedule of construction on phase
two. Area residents will continue to be kept informed of project construction.
No additional staff will be needed to operate the new reservoir, piping, and other
equipment and materials to be installed during phase two work. Furthermore, annual
operating costs should not change significantly after phase two construction is
completed. Additional funding in the amount of $200,000 will be obtained from APS for
its share of the cost of the ten-foot high security block fence.
Funding for the project is available in Pyramid Peak WTP-Solids Exp., Account
No. 83-8029-8300 ($875,000), and Pyramid Peak WTP 10 MG Reservoir, Account No.
83-9275-8300 ($5,361,822.02). Additional funds need to be transferred into Pyramid
Peak WTP 10 MG Reservoir, Account No. 83-9275-8300, in the amounts of:
$1,000,000, from Capacity Improvements (Microfiltration Project), Account No. 83-
9213-8300; $1,200,000, from Cholla WTP Solids Handling, Account No. 83-9272-8300;
and $1,000,000, from Water System Security, Account No. 83-9285-8400.
As part of the Capital Improvement Program (CIP) budget process for Fiscal
Year 2005-06, staff will request additional appropriation authority in the amount of
$3,103,500 for Pyramid Peak WTP 10 MG Reservoir, Account No. 83-9275-8300. This
CIP request will provide the spending authority to cover the additional cost of the
process piping and equipment and the increase associated with the market increase in
the cost of steel and concrete.
Grants Capital Expense One-Time Cost Budgeted Unbudgeted Total
X X $9,436,822.02
X $3,103,500
Account Name, Fund, Account and Line Item Number
Pyramid Peak WTP-Solids Exp., Account No. 83-8029-8300 FY 04-05 $ 875,000
Pyramid Peak WTP-10 MG Res., Account No. 83-9275-8300 FY 04-05 $ 8,561,822.02
Pyramid Peak WTP-10 MG Res., Account No. 83-9275-8300 FY 05-06 $ 3,103,500
The recommendation was to approve the transfer of funds, additional authority
increase, and construction manager at risk construction contract with Hunter
Contracting Company in an amount not to exceed $12,540,322.02.
It was moved by Clark, and seconded by Frate, to approve the transfer of
funds, additional authority increase, and the construction manager at risk
construction contract with Hunter Contracting Company in an amount not to
exceed $12,540,322.02. The motion carried unanimously.
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7. AMENDMENT TO PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT - WEST AREA
WATER RECLAMATION FACILITIES EXPANSION
Mr. Larry Broyles, City Engineer, presented this item.
This is a request for the City Council to approve amendment number two to the
professional services agreement with Malcolm Pirnie engineers for the expansion of the
West Area Water Reclamation Facilities (WAWRF). This amendment provides
professional engineering services for design work to connect pressure gauges and flow
meters to the plant process computer, and design of the pipeline to supply effluent to
the New River Agua Fria Underground Storage Project (NAUSP) recharge facility being
built by Salt River Project (SRP). Malcolm Pirnie will also provide the required
construction management services for additional design items, including land surveys,
materials testing, field inspections, laboratory services, field locations of existing
utilities, and administrative services.
The WAWRF began operation in the summer of 2000. The design to expand
the plant to a daily flow of 10 million gallons was started in June of 2002. The Council
approved the original contract on May 28, 2002 in the amount of $3,338,262 for a
Reclaimed Water Reuse Master Plan and the design of the treatment plant expansion.
The Council approved amendment number one on June 10, 2003 in the amount of
$4,804,832 for preparation and submission of applications for State permits required for
the plant and recharge facility, and for the construction administration, including
inspection and materials testing for the expansion project.
Funds for this amendment are available in West Area Water Reclamation
Facilities, Account No. 50-9246-8300. The cost for additional design services is
$215,900, and the cost for construction administration services is $559,420, for a total
amount of$775,320.
Grants Capital Expense One-Time Cost Budgeted Unbudgeted Total
X X $775,320
Account Name, Fund, Account and Line Item Number:
West Area Water Reclamation Facilities, Account No. 50-9246-8300
The recommendation was to approve amendment number two to the professional
services agreement with Malcolm Pirnie, Inc. in the amount of$775,320.
It was moved by Lieberman, and seconded by Clark, to approve
amendment number two to the professional services agreement with Malcolm
Pirnie, Inc. in the amount of$775,320. The motion carried unanimously.
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8. CHANGE ORDER TO CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT - WEST AREA WATER
RECLAMATION FACILITIES EXPANSION
Mr. Larry Broyles, City Engineer, presented this item.
This is a request for the City Council to approve change order number one to the
construction manager at risk construction contract (CMAR) with Sundt Construction,
Inc. for the expansion of the West Area Water Reclamation Facilities (WAWRF). This
change order will expand the scope of work for two major construction tasks that were
not included in the original guaranteed maximum price (GMP). The first task will be the
addition of 1.5 miles of 24-inch effluent pipeline to connect the treatment plant to the
New River Aqua Fria Underground Storage Project (NAUSP) recharge facility being
built by Salt River Project (SRP). The location of the SRP recharge facility had not
been finalized at the time the original GMP was developed for the expansion. The
subsequent location requires 1.5 miles of additional piping. The second task is the
removal of an existing 8-inch sewer force main pipeline south of the Grand Canal from
103rd to 99th avenues.
The WAWRF began operation in the summer of 2000. The construction of the
expansion project started in July of 2003 and was to be completed in January of 2005.
The Council approved the CMAR pre-construction services contract on October 22,
2002 in the amount of $350,592. The Council approved the CMAR construction
contract on June 10, 2003 in the amount of$31,021,725.
The CMAR construction contract contains a guaranteed maximum price to
protect the city from cost increases. These two additions to the scope of work fall
outside of the construction items covered by the guarantee. Funds for this change
order are available in West Area Water Reclamation Facilities, Account No. 50-9246-
8300.
Grants Capital Expense One-Time Cost Budgeted Unbudgeted Total
X X $1,761,293 ,
Account Name, Fund, Account and Line Item Number
West Area Water Reclamation Facilities, Account No. 50-9246-8300
The recommendation was to approve change order number one with Sundt
Construction, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $1,761,293 for the additional construction
work.
It was moved by Martinez, and seconded by Lieberman, to approve change
order number one with Sundt Construction, Inc. in an amount not to exceed
$1,761,293 for the additional construction work. The motion carried unanimously.
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ORDINANCE
9. PROPERTY SALE — PARK LAND AT NE CORNER OF 61ST AVENUE AND
THUNDERBIRD ROAD
Ms. Shirley Medler, Parks and Recreation Deputy Director, presented this item.
This is a request for the City Council to adopt an ordinance approving the sale of
9,900 square feet of land at the northeast corner of Paseo Racquet Center to be used
as access to a future office complex for the United States Bureau of Reclamation.
The federal government owns the undeveloped three-acre site adjacent to the
Paseo Racquet Center and is planning to construct a 30,000 square foot office
complex. This will add 100 primarily professional level jobs to Glendale for an
economic development impact of$10 million each year in spending and activities.
The site is approximately 10 feet lower than Thunderbird Road and is located
immediately west of the bridge. These two factors prohibit safe access to the property.
The Bureau of Reclamation provided city staff with four options that would permit
safe access to and from the site. All options involved utilizing a portion of the adjacent
park property. City staff selected the option that was least detrimental to the existing
facility.
A property appraisal has been completed by a certified professional appraiser,
according to the rules and procedures governing federal acquisition of land. The
appraised value of the property is $14,450.
The City Council directed staff to proceed with the sale of this property.
The city will receive $14,450 in revenue from the sale of the property and $550
for a temporary construction easement. The funds will be deposited to the General
Fund, Account No. 01-0001-4594. There is no cost to the General Fund.
The recommendation was to waive reading beyond the title and adopt an
ordinance authorizing the execution of the sale agreement and temporary construction
easement between the City of Glendale and the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation.
Ordinance No. 2413 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 SALE OF CITY
PROPERTY LOCATED ON THE NORTH SIDE OF THUNDERBIRD ROAD AT THE
61ST AVENUE ALIGNMENT IN THE CITY OF GLENDALE, MARICOPA COUNTY,
ARIZONA; DIRECTING THE EXECUTION OF ALL DOCUMENTS NECESSARY TO
COMPLETE THIS TRANSACTION; AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
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EXECUTE A TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION EASEMENT IN FAVOR OF THE U.S.
BUREAU OF RECLAMATION ON SAID PROPERTY.
It was moved by Frate, and seconded by Martinez, to approve Ordinance
No. 2413 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.
RESOLUTION
10. INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF ARIZONA FOR
CONSTRUCTION OF A NOISE WALL ADJACENT TO LOOP 101
Mr. Larry Broyles, City Engineer, presented this item.
This is a request for the City Council to adopt a resolution authorizing the
entering into of an intergovernmental agreement (IGA) with the Arizona Department of
Transportation (ADOT) for reimbursement of a portion of the design and construction of
the noise wall adjacent to the Loop 101 between 59th and 67th Avenues. The payment
will provide for reinforcing the wall foundations to accommodate an additional four feet
of wall height, to allow for possible future noise mitigation. ADOT will reimburse the city
for the increased cost for design and construction.
One of Council's priorities is to enhance the quality of life for the citizens of
Glendale. Construction of the noise walls will help mitigate the sound generated by the
freeway and improve the quality of life for those residents that live near the Loop 101.
Traffic on the Loop 101 has increased significantly over the past several years,
increasing the noise levels adjacent to the freeway. In 1999, a noise impact
assessment was conducted to determine the level of noise in the vicinity of the freeway.
Noise walls have been constructed on two segments of the freeway to help mitigate the
sound. The segments were between 51St and 58th Avenues completed in 2000, and
between Union Hills Drive and 75th Avenue completed in 2002. The segment between
75th and 67th Avenues is currently under construction. The noise study was updated in
2002 to determine the effectiveness of the noise mitigation measures. ADOT
constructed a rubberized asphalt overlay of the freeway as another means for reducing
the sound levels on the freeway.
The Council approved a professional services agreement with Parsons
Transportation on January 13, 2004 for the design and construction administration for
the final segment of noise wall. ADOT indicated that it would like to participate in the
design and construction of the noise wall to provide for a future height extension of the
wall in the event that high occupancy vehicle (HOV) lanes are constructed on the
freeway. To provide for future raising of the wall, the footings and reinforcing in the wall
has to be enlarged to eliminate the need of totally removing and reconstructing the
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walls when the extensions are made. The Council approved a similar IGA for segment
three between Union Hills Drive and 67th Avenue on May 11, 2004.
Due to the increased noise levels, the noise wall, combined with the recent
rubberized asphalt overlay, will help reduce the noise level to an acceptable level.
A public meeting was held for the residents in the vicinity of the Loop 101 on
June 17, 2004 to discuss the proposed noise wall. All citizens present at the meeting
approved the wall concept and location.
The IGA with ADOT will reimburse the city for the cost of the additional
foundation and reinforcing required to be constructed as part of the city project. The
expenditure reimbursement of $211,641 should be placed into Account Number 61-
0061-4303 as revenue for this project.
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 State of Arizona for reimbursement and construction of a noise wall adjacent to
Loop 101 from 59th to 67th Avenues.
Resolution No. 3805 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 CONSTRUCTION OF A NOISE WALL ADJACENT TO THE
LOOP 101 BETWEEN 67TH AND 59TH AVENUES.
It was moved by Martinez, and seconded by Clark, to pass, adopt and
approve Resolution No. 3805 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 16, 2004, to be followed by an Executive Session pursuant to A.R.S.
38431.03. 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 for the Southwest Museum of Engineering,
Communications and Computation. He said they are still interested in purchasing the
old Baptist Church to expand their facility and continue their study of the wireless mesh
network, noting they anticipate receiving equipment for experimentation this month. He
encouraged everyone to take their children to the ReadFest at Glendale Community
College tomorrow.
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Mr. Leonard Clark, a resident of the City of Glendale Barrel District, thanked the
City Council for their openness to the idea of saving the church. He said he is
concerned that the Task Force (he is a member) still has the option of destroying the
church, but he is confident the Council understands the importance of the church to the
history of Glendale. He noted this will likely be the last Council meeting he attends for a
while, explaining he will be going to the Middle East with his National Guard unit later
this month. He thanked the Council for allowing him to speak, explaining his interest in
the Council's meetings stems from a promise he made to himself never to take this
country's democratic system for granted. He encouraged the city and its citizens to
take care of the families of those serving in the Armed Forces. He urged the Council
not to tear down the church in his absence, offering to set aside $100,000 of his life
insurance to insure the church's future should something happen to him while he is
away. He commended the Council for the respect they have shown him, even when he
has disagreed with their position.
COUNCIL COMMENTS AND SUGGESTIONS
Councilmember Clark wished Mr. Clark Godspeed and safety while oversees.
She announced the second of a series of three Yucca District meetings will be held
Monday, at 6:30 p.m., at Desert Mirage Elementary School. She explained all three
meetings have the same agenda.
Councilmember Lieberman stated the second of his district meetings would be
this Wednesday at Sine School. He said there would be a flag raising ceremony at the
Veteran's Memorial in front of the main library on Thursday at 10:00 a.m. He invited
everyone to come to Sahuaro Ranch Days at Sahuaro Ranch Park this Saturday and
Sunday. He noted Murphy's restaurant has moved one block east and combined with
Jacca's Restaurant. He wished Mr. Clark well.
Councilmember Martinez wished Mr. Clark a safe tour and return.
Councilmember Frate wished Mr. Clark the best and a speedy return. He noted
the empty House2Home store would be reopened as a Floor and Decor outlet store in
90 days. He urged everyone to watch children around water and to be careful with
candles and fireplaces during the holiday season.
Mayor Scruggs thanked the Disabled American Veterans for the parade on
Saturday. She said a ceremony would be held this Thursday at the Veteran's Memorial
in honor of all veterans. She wished all those who have served, are serving, or will
serve in the future safety.
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ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:45 p.m.
Pamela Hanna - City Clerk
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