HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - Minutes - City Council - Meeting Date: 7/26/2005 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, MARICOPA COUNTY, ARIZONA,
HELD TUESDAY, JULY 26, 2005, 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, 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 eight resolutions and four
ordinances to be considered at the meeting were available for public examination and
the title posted at City Hall more than 72 hours in advance of the meeting.
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF THE JULY 12, 2005 CITY COUNCIL MEETING
It was moved by Goulet, and seconded by Frate, to dispense with the
reading of the minutes of the July 12, 2005 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 boards and commissions that have a vacancy or expired term and for
the Mayor to administer the oath of office to those appointees in attendance.
Effective Date Expiration Date
Citizen's Advisory Commission on Neighborhoods
Mike Nave Vice Chair Appointment 07/26/2005 07/26/2006
At-Large
(Cholla)
Historic Preservation Commission
David Jarnigan Vice Chair Appointment 07/26/2005 07/26/2006
At-Large
(Barrel)
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Industrial Development Authority
John Catledge At-Large Appointment 07/26/2005 08/23/2010
(Cholla)
Judicial Selection Advisory Board
Karen L. Karr Appointment 07/26/2005 04/23/2006
Library Advisory Board
JoAnn Lee Mayoral Appointment 07/26/2005 04/13/2006
(Cholla)
Parks & Recreation Advisory Commission
Stanley E. Long Mayoral Appointment 07/26/2005 04/09/2006
(Cholla)
Personnel Board
C. Douglas Ward At-Large Appointment 07/26/2005 12/23/2005
(Cholla)
Albert L. Cordova Chair Appointment 07/26/2005 12/22/2005
At-Large
(Cholla)
Ronald H. Myers Vice Chair Appointment 07/26/2005 12/22/2005
(Mayoral)
(Cholla)
Planning Commission
Rod Beal Chair Re-appointment 07/26/2005 09/14/2006
(Cholla)
Henry Maynard Vice Chair Appointment 09/14/2005 09/14/2006
(Mayoral)
(Cholla)
Risk Management/Worker's Compensation Trust Fund Board
Ray Shuey Appointment 07/26/2005 07/26/2008
Finance Director
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The recommendation was to make appointments to the Boards and
Commissions and administer the Oaths of Office.
The motion was made by Martinez and seconded Frate to make the above
listed appointments to the Boards and Commissions. The motion carried
unanimously.
Mayor Scruggs issued the Oath of Office.
RECOGNITION OF COMMUNITY SERVICE FOR JOHN EDMONSON
This is a request to recognize the service of Mr. John Edmonson on the Glendale
Citizens' Advisory Commission on Neighborhoods.
The Commission was established by the Mayor and Council in January of 1995.
The purpose of this commission is to oversee the revitalization of Glendale's older
neighborhoods and to make policy recommendations regarding neighborhood issues, to
the Mayor and Council.
Mr. John Edmonson (Cactus District) served on the Commission from June 27,
2001 to June 27, 2005. He served as Vice-Chair (2003-2004) and Chair (2004-2005).
Mr. Edmonson donated four years of volunteer service to the citizens of
Glendale. As a result of his dedication and hard work, Mr. Edmonson participated in
the review and recommendation of over $1.8 million in neighborhood grant
recommendations and assisted with enhancing the neighborhood grants process.
Mayor Scruggs presented a plaque of recognition to Mr. John Edmonson for his
contribution and dedication to serving the citizens of Glendale.
Mr. Edmonson thanked the Mayor and Council, stating he has enjoyed his time
on the Commission and looks forward to continuing to serve the city in the future.
RECOGNITION OF COMMUNITY SERVICE FOR JOHN TURBRIDY
This is a request to recognize Mr. John Turbridy for his five years of community
service on Glendale's Community Development Advisory Committee (CDAC).
The CDAC is a critical part of the city's federal grant process that administers the
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) programs. The purpose of
the committee is to review funding requests and provide recommendations to the City
Council that will revitalize neighborhoods; address urgent community needs, and
provide economic opportunity for Glendale citizens. Since 1977, Glendale has received
over $40 million in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds to assist
thousands of homeowners and individuals with services that provide safe, decent
housing, and improve their living conditions. Since 1992, the city has received
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approximately $6.9 million in HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) Program funds
that are used specifically for housing-related programs, such as housing rehabilitation
and infill housing.
Mr. Turbridy (Cactus District) served on the CDAC from June 27, 2000 to July 1,
2005 and, during that time, also served as the committee chair from February 12, 2002
to April 1, 2005. As a result of his five-year tenure, Mr. Turbridy helped make
recommendations that assisted with Habitat for Humanity, the Westside Food Bank, the
Glendale Boys and Girls Club, and countless other non-profit organizations in Glendale.
He is to be commended for his efforts.
Mayor Scruggs presented a plaque of recognition to Mr. John Turbridy for his
outstanding contributions and dedication to serving the citizens of Glendale.
Mr. Turbridy stated he enjoyed serving on the Commission and is encouraged to
see new members elected to the various city Boards and Commissions. He thanked
the Mayor and Council for their support and city staff for their assistance.
DROWNING IMPACT AWARENESS MONTH PROCLAMATION
This is a request for the City Council to proclaim the month of August 2005, as
Drowning Impact Awareness Month on behalf of the Water Watchers at Phoenix
Children's Hospital. Drowning Impact Awareness month will raise awareness that the
number and impact of child drownings in Arizona affects everyone and that these
incidents in Arizona take lives equivalent to a classroom of children each year. Raising
awareness will increase understanding and education of effective ways to prevent
drowning.
Ms. Shani O'Malley stated she volunteers with Water Watchers at Phoenix
Children's Hospital. She thanked the Mayor, Council and Glendale Fire Department for
the proclamation, noting her three-and-a-half-year old son nearly drowned one year
ago. She said she is committed to doing what she can to promote water safety and she
is grateful for the opportunity to participate in Drowning Impact Awareness Month.
Mayor Scruggs presented the Proclamation to the Glendale Fire Department and
Shani O'Malley, whose family has been touched by a child drowning.
Firefighter Tim Wayne thanked the Mayor and Council for the proclamation in
recognition of their efforts to educate the community on ways to reduce the number of
drownings. He noted 10 drownings have occurred in the valley to date. He said they
are looking for volunteers to participate in Thursday's Water Walk event. He
emphasized supervision is the best tool to prevent drownings.
Mayor Scruggs moved Item #9 on the Consent Agenda forward.
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9. USE AGREEMENT WITH THE FIESTA BOWL
Ms. Jennifer Reichelt, Senior Management Assistant, presented this item.
This is a request for the City Council to approve an exclusive use agreement with
the Fiesta Bowl for the use of two square acres of land at the southeastern-most portion
of property located at the northwest corner of the intersection of Bethany Home Road
and 91St Avenue (Pendergast site), which has been leased by the City of Glendale.
Entering into a use agreement with the Fiesta Bowl will enhance the quality of life
for Glendale residents and provide new economic opportunities for the city. The media
and marketing aspect of the agreement will promote a positive image of Glendale to
residents and promote tourism.
The use agreement between the City of Glendale and the Fiesta Bowl is for ten
years and commits their organization to a payment in the amount of $500,000 to the
City of Glendale for the use and development of the Pendergast site. The Pendergast
site will be developed into youth and amateur sports fields. The Fiesta Bowl will also
use the location for future development interests as well as a location for hospitality
events during game week and as a staging area for Fiesta Bowl and National
Championship Game related events.
On October 12, 2004, the City Council approved a 30-year land lease with the
Pendergast family to develop a 13.64-acre site, located at the northwest corner of the
intersection of Bethany Home Road and 91st Avenue, as turf parking and
youth/amateur sports fields.
The use agreement will help develop a unique sport and special event amenity in
Glendale. The partnership with the Fiesta Bowl will enhance the entertainment and
sports district and will help facilitate and attract a number of new events and activities to
the area and expose Glendale to a national audience
The Fiesta Bowl will pay the City of Glendale $500,000 for the exclusive use and
development of the Pendergast site. These funds will be deposited into Account No.
01-8217, Park and Feature Fields.
The recommendation was to authorize the City Manager to enter into a use
agreement with the Fiesta Bowl for the use of two square acres of land at the
southeastern-most portion of property located at the northwest corner of the
intersection of Bethany Home Road and 91st Avenue (Pendergast site).
Mr. John Junker, Fiesta Bowl representative, stated the Fiesta Bowl is a non-
profit, community based organization with over 3,000 volunteers, led by their Chairman,
Michael Allen. He said the Fiesta Bowl is honored to have the opportunity to enter into
the proposed agreement and sees it as a large step towards the conclusion of
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arrangements for the move of the Fiesta Bowl to Glendale. He commended the Mayor,
Council and City staff for their courage and leadership.
Mr. Michael Allen, Fiesta Bowl representative, expressed the gratitude of their
Board of Directors, Committee, volunteers, and staff. He stated Glendale would be the
epicenter of championship college football in 2007.
Mr. Junker thanked the Mayor and Council for supporting their efforts to continue
the Fiesta Bowl as a top-level bowl game.
Councilmember Lieberman said they are very excited as well.
Mayor Scruggs agreed, noting discussions have been ongoing since 2002.
A motion was made by Eggleston and seconded by Frate to authorize the
City Manager to enter into a use agreement with the Fiesta Bowl for the use of
two square acres of land at the southeaster-most portion of property located at
the northwest corner of the intersection of Bethany Home Road and 91st Avenue
(Pendergast site).
Councilmember Goulet thanked the volunteers for coming. He said the
partnership is highly anticipated, but many do not fully comprehend its significance.
Councilmember Clark welcomed the Fiesta Bowl to her district, stating she sees
this as the beginning of a long and fruitful partnership between the City of Glendale and
the Fiesta Bowl.
Upon a call for the question, the motion carried unanimously.
CONSENT AGENDA
Mr. Ed Beasley, City Manager, read Agenda Item Numbers 1 through 8 and Ms.
Pamela Hanna, City Clerk, read Consent Resolutions Agenda Item Numbers 10
through 14 by number and title.
1. FINAL PLAT APPLICATION FP05-02: BEACON HEIGHTS - 5245 WEST
PEORIA AVENUE
This is a request for the City Council to approve the final plat for Beacon Heights
located at 5245 West Peoria Avenue.
The proposed final plat is consistent with the General Plan, existing R1-4 PRD
(Single Residence, Planned Residential Development) zoning district and the
Residential Design and Development Manual. The proposed subdivision creates
additional residential housing opportunities for the city.
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The site is located 300 feet south of the southeast corner of 53rd and Peoria
Avenues. The single-family subdivision contains 15 lots on 3.6 acres at a density of
4.14 dwelling units per acre. Lots vary in size from 4,599 square feet to 10,497 square
feet. There are 12 lots between 4,599 square feet and 6,000 square feet and three lots
greater than 6,000 square feet. The minimum lot width is 45 feet and the minimum lot
depth is 94 feet. The final plat meets the requirements of the Subdivision and Minor
Land Division Ordinance.
On March 8, 2005, the Council approved the general plan amendment to MHDR
(Medium-High Density Residential 5-8 dwelling units per acre) and R1-4 PRD zoning for
this site.
The recommendation was to approve final plat application FP05-02.
2. FINAL PLAT AMENDMENT FP05-03: AMENDED AND RESTATED PLAT FOR
VILLAGE SERENO CONDOMINIUMS — 8622 NORTH 591H AVENUE
This is a request for the City Council to amend the previously approved final plat
for Village Sereno, located at 8622 North 59th Avenue.
The proposed amended final plat is consistent with the General Plan and the
existing R-4 (Multiple Residence) zoning district.
This site is located at the southwest corner of 59th and Alice Avenues. The plat
consists of 96 condominium units on 7.84 gross acres. Floor plans range in size from
1,061 square feet to 1,400 square feet. This request meets the requirements of the
Subdivision and Minor Land Division Ordinance.
This request will amend the approved final plat to clarify the existing plat of
record in compliance with the Condominium Act. There is no change to the building or
unit size, type, unit location or count, floor plans, exterior design, or any other
substantive change.
On September 16, 1999, the Planning Commission approved the Village Sereno
preliminary plat. On September 12, 2000, the City Council approved the Village Sereno
final plat.
The recommendation was to approve the amended final plat FP05-03.
3. FINAL PLAT APPLICATION FP04-11: BOARDWALK PLACE — 8711 WEST
GLENDALE AVENUE
This is a request for the City Council to approve the final plat for Boardwalk
Place located at 8711 West Glendale Avenue.
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The proposed final plat is consistent with the General Plan and the existing R1-7
PRD (Single Residence, Planned Residential Development) zoning district. The
proposed subdivision provides additional single-family residential housing stock by
developing a well-planned subdivision on an infill parcel.
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 subdivision includes 58 single-family lots at a density of 3.05
dwelling units per acre. The minimum lot size is 7,044 square feet, the maximum lot
size is 11,948, and the average lot size is 8,069 square feet. This request meets the
requirements of the Subdivision and Minor Land Division Ordinance and is consistent
with the approved zoning and preliminary plat.
On September 16, 2004, the Planning Commission approved the preliminary plat
for this subdivision. All stipulations of the preliminary plat have been satisfied.
The project provides infill development of vacant property and provides housing
that is compatible with the surrounding area.
The recommendation was to approve final plat application FP04-11.
4. AUTHORIZATION FOR ON-CALL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENTS
FOR INTELLIGENT TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS PROJECTS
This is a request for the City Council to authorize the extension of on-call
professional services agreements with ITS Engineers and Constructors, Kimley-Horn
and Associates, and Lee Engineering to perform program management, design, and
construction administration services for intelligent transportation systems (ITS) projects
for up to two additional one-year periods.
Projects completed using the on-call consultants will help the city in meeting the
Council strategic priorities of leveraging technology for efficiency and convenience,
managing growth and preserving neighborhoods, and enhancing the quality of life for
Glendale residents.
ITS Engineers and Constructors, Kimley-Horn and Associates, and Lee
Engineering were selected in August of 2003 to provide administrative on-call services
for ITS projects for an initial two-year term, with the option to extend for two additional
one-year periods. The initial two-year period will expire in August of 2005. Over the
past two years, the Transportation Department has successfully completed four study,
two design, and two construction projects using the on-call consultants. Three
additional projects are underway and scheduled to be completed by the summer of
2006. Based on this positive experience working with the ITS on-call consultants, the
Transportation Department will exercise the first year extension option for all three
consulting firms.
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Projects considered for on-call services for the next two years include, but are
not limited to, design of the Sports Facilities ITS Phase 1, Sports Facilities Message
Signs, North Area Fiber, and Glendale Avenue Closed Circuit Television Cameras
(CCTV). Construction administration services will also be secured for these projects
using on-call consultants.
Installing intelligent transportation system technology along congested corridors
throughout the city and surrounding the sports facilities, and incorporating the traffic
signals into the central intelligent transportation system will allow for effective
management of traffic and improved efficiency for the traveling public. ITS projects will
provide the foundation for facilitating event traffic, enabling the city to provide a positive
experience for residents and visitors traveling to and from the arena and stadium as
well as local traffic.
The total on-call contracts will not exceed $600,000 each fiscal year and this
authorization will expire in August of 2007. Funds for the on-call contracts are available
in the capital improvement program Fiscal Year 2005-06 and Fiscal Year 2006-07 in the
GO! Transportation Program Smart Traffic Signals, Signal Computerization, and
Glendale Sports Facilities accounts. Additionally, general fund Traffic Signal
Computerization and Signal Computerization funds are available for on-call contracts.
Grants Capital Expense One-Time Cost _ Budgeted Unbudgeted Total
$600,000 X $600,000
Account Name, Fund, Account and Line Item Number
Smart Traffic Signals 33-9445-8330
Signal Computerization 33-9485-8330
Glendale Sports Facilities — Message Signs 33-9500-8330
Traffic Signal Computerization 61-9546-8330
Signal Computerization 31-8042-8330
The recommendation was to authorize the City Manager to execute all
documents necessary to extend on-call professional services agreements with ITS
Engineers and Constructors, Kimley-Horn and Associates, and Lee Engineering for
intelligent transportation systems (ITS) projects in an amount not to exceed $600,000
per fiscal year.
5. RADIO SERVICE AGREEMENT
This is a request for the City Council to approve the renewal of a radio service
agreement with Motorola Incorporated for monitoring, response and restoration of the
city's voice radio system. This service agreement, upon approval, will be retroactive to
July 1, 2005.
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This meets the Council goal of ensuring public safety and awareness.
The City of Glendale and Motorola Incorporated have maintained service
agreements on the city's voice radio system for several years. This is the first full one-
year service agreement necessary since the new radio system was purchased. The
previous agreement covered only a six-month period between expiration of factory
warranty and the end of fiscal year 2004-05.
This service agreement helps to ensure the dependability of the Police
Department's existing voice radio network, thereby ensuring police officers and the
communications center are in constant communication and emergency calls can be
immediately dispatched.
The agreement with Motorola Incorporated will provide uninterrupted service and
support to the radio network. The length of this contract will be one-year and will expire
on June 30, 2006. This system is utilized by the Police Department, Utilities, Sanitation,
Landfill and Transportation, and funding is contributed from each department based
upon each department's number of users.
Grants Capital Expense One-Time Cost Budgeted Unbudgeted Total
X $156,690.72
Account Name, Fund, Account and Line Item Number
General Fund, 01-3250-7420, $127,703.72
Utilities Fund, 50-6410-7420, $11,908
Sanitation Fund, 57-6272-7420, $10,185
Landfill Fund, 55-6235-7420, $1,567
Transportation Fund, 25-6353-7420, $5,327
The recommendation was to authorize the City Manager to renew the radio
service agreement with Motorola Incorporated in the amount of $156,690.72.
6. PURCHASE OF THIRD AMBULANCE
This is a request for the City Council to approve the purchase of a third
ambulance from Canyon State Emergency Products, Inc. in the amount of $121,590.
One of the Council's goals is ensuring public safety and awareness. This
purchase will assist in achieving this goal.
The Glendale Fire Department has adopted National Fire Protection Association
Standard 1710 (four minute travel time) as the City's response time measurement. The
addition of the first peak-time, part-time unit has improved the Fire Department's
reliability in all areas of the city.
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On December 14, 2004, the Council approved the bid award for the purchase of
two ambulances to Canyon State Emergency Products, Inc. to be used for training new
paramedics and for added coverage at sports venues and large city events.
The community will benefit from the addition of a third ambulance. In addition to
providing valuable field training experience to paramedic students, this ambulance will
be utilized to supplement emergency response coverage during peak activity times or
large-scale emergencies.
The one-time cost associated with this purchase and the purchase of equipment
for this vehicle is contained within the Fire Medical Services and Health Division budget
01-3350-8400. The ongoing vehicle replacement charges and vehicle maintenance
and fuel costs are included in the Fire Department's base budget (01-3350). The
purchase agreement that was approved by the Council on December 12, 2004 will be
used to purchase the third ambulance.
Grants Capital Expense One-Time Cost Budgeted Unbudgeted Total
X X X $121,590
Account Name, Fund, Account and Line Item Number
Fire Medical Services and Health, 01-3350-8400
The recommendation was to approve the purchase of a third ambulance from
Canyon State Emergency Products, Inc. in the amount of$121,590.
7. PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT - BRIDGE AT 57th AVENUE AND
SKUNK CREEK
This is a request for the City Council to approve a professional services
agreement with the firm of Michael Baker Jr., Inc. for the engineering design of a new
bridge structure at 57th Avenue and Skunk Creek.
This bridge project is part of the Glendale Onboard Transportation Program and
is consistent with the Council goals of creating transportation options and enhancing the
quality of life for Glendale residents.
In November of 2001, Glendale voters approved new sales tax funding to
complete transportation projects throughout the city. This project will replace the
existing low-flow culvert structure crossing with a new 330-foot long bridge. The bridge
will feature one lane in each direction, a continuous left turn lane, sidewalk and bike
lane. The project also includes improvement and construction of a multi-use path
beneath the new bridge, new streetlights, landscaping and irrigation.
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Construction of the new bridge at 57th Avenue and Skunk Creek will provide
residents of Glendale better access across Skunk Creek, with a multi-use recreational
path, as well as greater safety, improved traffic flow, and many aesthetic
enhancements.
This project was presented in six public meetings held as part of the Glendale
Onboard Transportation Program. An informative public meeting is planned for the
citizens in the project area.
Funds are available in Intersection Improvement, Account No. 33-9448-8300
($134,051) and 57th\Skunk Creek Bridge, Account No, 33-9477-8330 ($228,000).
Grants Capital Expense One-Time Cost Budgeted Unbudgeted Total
X X $362,051
Account Name, Fund, Account and Line Item Number:
Intersection Improvement, Account No. 33-9448-8300 ($134,051)
57th/Skunk Creek Bridge, Account No. 33-9477-8330 ($228,000)
The recommendation was to approve the professional services agreement with
Michael Baker Jr., Inc. in the amount $362,051.
8. AWARD OF CONTRACT - BONSALL PARK SOUTH IMPROVEMENTS
This is a request for the City Council to award a contract to Recon, Inc., for the
planned improvements at Bonsall Park South, at 5840 West Bethany Home Road.
These contract improvements for Bonsall Park South are consistent with the
Council adopted Parks and Recreation Master Plan.
Recent improvements at Bonsall Park South have included the Kaboom
Playground and re-lining of the lake. This contract is for the installation of ornamental
iron fencing at those places where the sidewalk is adjacent to the water's edge, and a
paved seating and fishing area to be built on the east side of the lake.
On May 12, 2005, three bids were received and opened. Upon review of the
bids by the project design consultant, the low bid submitted by Sunburst Landscaping,
Inc. was determined to be non-responsive due to an unapproved change on the bid
schedule. Staff is recommending award of the contract to the second lowest bidder,
Recon, Inc., in the amount of$124,660.
These improvements are consistent with the Parks and Recreation Master Plan,
which was developed utilizing extensive public input.
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In order to facilitate the construction of this project, funds in the amount of
$17,017 need to be transferred from Park Redevelopment, Account No. 36-8026-8300
to Bonsall Lake Expansion, Account No. 80-9008-8300.
Grants Capital Expense One-Time Cost Budgeted Unbudgeted Total
X X $124,660
Account Name, Fund, Account and Line Item Number:
Bonsall Lake Improvements, Account No. 80-9008-8300
The recommendation was to authorize the transfer of funds in the amount of
$17,017 from Account No. 36-8026-8300 to Account No. 80-9008-8300 and award the
construction contract to Recon, Inc. in the amount of$124,660.
CONSENT RESOLUTIONS
10. INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF
AMATEUR SPORTS YOUTH FIELDS AND TURF PARKING
This is a request for the City Council to adopt a resolution authorizing the
entering into of an AZSTA Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) between the City of
Glendale and the Arizona Sports and Tourism Authority for turf parking and the
development of a city youth amateur sports and recreational facility to be located at the
northwest corner of the Bethany Home Road alignment and 91st Avenue.
Entering into the IGA with the AZSTA for recreational purposes and to provide
for overflow turf parking spaces adjacent to the Arizona Cardinals and AZSTA facility
will enhance the quality of life for Glendale youth, provide economic opportunities for
the city and fulfill the city's obligation to meet the turf parking requirement needed for
Cardinals football games.
The city and the AZSTA have agreed to develop and construct a youth and
amateur sports and recreational facility that is adjacent to the AZSTA Multi-Purpose
Stadium to be used for community youth and amateur sports and recreation activities
when not being used for overflow turf parking spaces during events at the facility.
On September 28, 2004, the City Council adopted a resolution approving the
Memorandum of Agreement with the Arizona Cardinals and the AZSTA outlining the
need for overflow turf parking adjacent to their site.
On October 12, 2004, the City Council approved a 30-year land lease with the
Pendergast family to develop the 13.64 - acre site as turf parking; youth sport fields,
and a feature field/stadium.
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The benefits to the city include increased sales tax revenues from special events
provided on the property, overflow turf parking spaces located adjacent to the AZSTA
Facility, increase in park inventory, and enhanced youth sport opportunities.
The AZSTA and its board have determined that they will provide partial funding
of the project up to $1 million in contributions toward the development of the sport
fields. AZSTA will contribute $750,000 within 30 days of execution of the IGA, with the
additional $250,000 after completion of the project. This revenue will be deposited to
Account No. 01-8217, Park and Feature Fields.
The recommendation was to waive reading beyond the title and adopt a
resolution authorizing the entering into of an IGA with the AZSTA to provide funding for
the development of the youth sport fields.
Resolution No. 3875 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 EXECUTION AND
DELIVERY OF AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT WITH THE TOURISM
AND SPORTS AUTHORITY D/B/A THE ARIZONA SPORTS AND TOURISM
AUTHORITY PERTAINING TO THE CITY OF GLENDALE YOUTH SPORTS FIELDS.
11. PURCHASE OF LAND FROM COYOTES CENTER DEVELOPMENT
This is a request for the City Council to purchase land from Coyotes Center
Development (CCD) to be used in the development of the Renaissance Hotel,
conference and media center, cable studio and parking structure at Westgate.
This project will enhance the quality of life for Glendale residents while promoting
economic development at Westgate. The development of a parking structure will serve
the hotel and conference center as well as the arena and will promote a positive image
of Glendale to residents and tourists.
CCD will convey Westgate Plat Lot 16 to the City of Glendale and will waive
CCD's right under the Mixed-Use Agreement to convert Lot 10 to part of the
Entertainment Project. In exchange for Lot 16, the City of Glendale will allow Coyotes
Center Development a three-year temporary parking waiver. The city will also be
paying $100,000 to CCD from the proceeds of the sale of a portion of Westgate Plat
Lots 9 and 10 to John Q. Hammons Hotels, Inc. CCD will also be dedicating Coyotes
Boulevard to the city for a public street.
The hotel, conference and media center, cable studio and parking structure will
be located on Westgate Plat Lots 9, 10, and 16 and will be located immediately west of
the arena. The development will be bounded on the west by 95th Avenue and to the
north by Coyote Boulevard and will face Glendale Avenue.
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The Renaissance Hotel, convention and media center, cable studio and the
parking structure will enhance the current business environment and provide needed
parking for the project.
The Coyotes Center Development will convey Westgate Plat Lot 16 to the City of
Glendale in exchange for a temporary parking waiver. The city will pay CCD $100,000
from the proceeds of the sale of a portion of Westgate Plat Lots 9 and 10 to John Q.
Hammons Hotels, Inc.
The recommendation was to waive reading beyond the title and adopt a
resolution authorizing the entering into of a purchase agreement with Coyotes Center
Development for Westgate Plat Lot 16 to be used in the development of the
Renaissance Hotel, conference and media center, cable studio and parking structure.
Resolution No. 3876 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 CITY MANAGER TO
ACQUIRE CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT WESTGATE IN GLENDALE,
MARICOPA COUNTY, ARIZONA, FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF A HOTEL,
CONFERENCE AND MEDIA CENTER, AND PARKING STRUCTURE; AND
DIRECTING THE EXECUTION OF ANY DOCUMENTS NECESSARY TO
EFFECTUATE SAID PURCHASE.
12. GILA RIVER GENERAL STREAM ADJUDICATION LEGAL REPRESENTATION
This is a request for the City Council to authorize the entering into of the
Sixteenth Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) and Contract for Legal Services with the
cities of Chandler, Mesa and Scottsdale to jointly engage outside counsel to represent
their common interest in Gila River General Stream Adjudication.
On January 6, 1992, the five cities of Glendale, Mesa, Chandler, Scottsdale and
Tempe entered into an IGA for legal representation in the Gila River General Stream
Adjudication; Tempe subsequently withdrew from the agreement. The cities of
Glendale, Chandler, Mesa and Scottsdale entered into subsequent IGAs on an annual
basis to retain such legal representation. Specific emphasis will be placed on the
issues currently on appeal before the Arizona Supreme Court and generally involve the
extent to which groundwater will be subject to adjudication, the standards to be applied
in determining federal reserved water rights (Indian claims) and how conflicting rights
will be resolved. At stake in this lengthy litigation are approximately one-third of the
city's water rights.
The cities most recently entered into a Fifteenth Intergovernmental Agreement
effective September 12, 2003 to retain such legal representation. These same cities
now wish to extend the term of the Contract for Legal Services for an additional time-
period and enter into a new contract to supersede the contract for legal services
effective September 12, 2003.
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The Gila River General Stream Adjudication is an extremely important legal case
that will adjudicate the surface water rights of the city in the Gila River watershed.
The cities, through a competitive proposal process, hired William H. Anger of the
law firm of Engelman Berger, P.C. to provide the legal representation. The cost of legal
services for the sixteenth year will not exceed $120,000 with expert services not to
exceed $20,000. These costs will be shared by the participating cities. Glendale's
share of legal services for the sixteenth year will not exceed $30,000 with expert
services not to exceed $5,000. Glendale's total share for the sixteenth year will not
exceed $35,000.
Grants Capital Expense One-Time Cost Budgeted Unbudgeted Total
X $35,000
Account Name, Fund, Account and Line Item Number
Utilities Administration, 50-6410-7330
The recommendation was to waive reading beyond the title and adopt a
resolution authorizing the entering into of the Sixteenth Intergovernmental Agreement
and Contract for Legal Services with the cities of Chandler, Mesa and Scottsdale
relating to the joint legal representation in the Gila River General Stream Adjudication.
Resolution No. 3877 New Series was read by number and title only, it being A
RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, MARICOPA
COUNTY, ARIZONA, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE ENTERING INTO OF
THE SIXTEENTH INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT AND CONTRACT FOR
LEGAL SERVICES WITH THE CITIES OF CHANDLER, MESA AND SCOTTSDALE
RELATING TO JOINT LEGAL REPRESENTATION IN THE GILA RIVER GENERAL
STREAM ADJUDICATION.
13. NATIONAL INCIDENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (NIMS)ADOPTION
This is a request for the City Council to formally adopt a resolution supporting the
National Incident Management System (NIMS), as the standard for the incident
(emergency) management structure within the city.
Homeland Security Presidential Directive (HSPD) 5 requires formal adoption of
the NIMS system, in writing, in order to sustain the city's continued eligibility for
homeland security grant funding. The State of Arizona has already formally adopted
NIMS as Arizona's approach to incident management through executive order 2005-08.
Without this resolution, Glendale will be ineligible to receive homeland security funds as
early as October 1, 2006.
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This adoption will align Glendale's homeland security and emergency
management efforts with the National Response Plan and outline a strategic path for all
city departments to understand their roles during emergencies and provide for greater
collaboration and cooperation between departments during emergency planning,
response and recovery operations. The overall effect will be a more coordinated
provision of service to Glendale's citizens during emergencies.
The Homeland Security Division is working on a comprehensive citywide
approach for planning, training and implementing this new emergency management
system to meet the federal guidelines. Currently, the costs for training and initial
implementation are being absorbed by existing departmental budgets. A
comprehensive business plan for the new Homeland Security division is being
developed and will include a detailed analysis of resources that may be needed in the
future. Staff will bring this plan forward during the budget process for Council
consideration. Some of the additional costs have the potential to be offset by continued
homeland security grant funding.
The recommendation was to waive reading beyond the title and adopt a
resolution adopting the National Incident Management System (NIMS) as the city's
approach to incident management.
Resolution No. 3878 New Series was read by number and title only, it being A
RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, MARICOPA
COUNTY, ARIZONA, AUTHORIZING THE ADOPTION OF THE NATIONAL INCIDENT
MANAGEMENT SYSTEM AS THE BASIS FOR ALL INCIDENT MANAGEMENT IN
THE CITY OF GLENDALE.
14. ACCEPTANCE OF RESIDENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR SELF-SUFFICIENCY
(ROSS) GRANT
This is a request for the City Council to accept $250,000 from the U.S.
Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for the continuation of its Public
Housing Resident Opportunities for Self-Sufficiency (ROSS) Grant. If approved, these
funds will be used to continue the Public Housing ROSS Grant program for three more
years.
One of the Council goals is to enhance the quality of life for Glendale residents.
Acceptance of this grant will continue to provide residents of Glendale's public housing
rental communities with educational and job training opportunities that support self-
sufficiency and independence from assistance programs.
In January of 2002, Glendale Community Housing was awarded $250,000 for a
36-month ROSS Grant. After a competitive process, WYSR Academy, Inc., was
chosen to develop and operate the program onsite. The ROSS grant was designed to
encourage self-sufficiency among public housing residents by offering onsite courses
and workshops. During the 36-month grant period, 51 percent of public housing
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residents have participated in the program. In addition to creating new employment
opportunities for residents of public housing, the program has also successfully
partnered with organizations such as Glendale Elementary School District, Gateway
Community College, University of Arizona Cooperative Extension I, and Glendale
Human Services Council.
Based on the success of this program over the past three years, Glendale
Community Housing submitted a $250,000 HUD grant request to continue the program
for an additional 36-months. The division was notified this April that its ROSS program
would once again be funded.
On January 8, 2002, the City Council voted to approve a $250,000 ROSS Grant.
This grant provided a funding source for the development of a self-sufficiency program
for residents of public housing. This grant expired in March 2005. As the program has
been very successful during its first 36 months, the Community Housing Division
applied for funds to continue the same program with the current vendor, who has
developed a rapport and trust with the residents of Glendale Community Housing.
The acceptance of this new ROSS grant will allow Community Housing to
continue its self-sufficiency program for public housing residents. The program offers
workshops and onsite courses such as job training, life skills management,
communication skills, GED preparation, education and career planning, college-level
courses, on the job training, open-entry/open exit computer classes, interview skills
developed through mock job fairs, community leadership training, and family finance
and budgeting.
The grant proposal was reviewed by the Housing Advisory Commission in
October 2004 and received its full support. A notice was posted and delivered to all
rental community households requesting comments on the submission of the grant
continuation. The Glendale Community Housing Division has received endorsements
from residents who have been enrolled in the program and have successfully become
employed. Community partners have continued to remain active in the program and
support it through monetary and in-kind contributions.
The federally funded public housing ROSS Grant requires the Community
Housing Division to secure community resources that can be combined with the federal
funds to achieve program goals. The match can be cash or in-kind. The Community
Housing Division has met these requirements through support of its partners and no
additional matching funds are required.
Grants Capital Expense One-Time Cost Budgeted Unbudgeted Total
$250,000 i $250,000
Account Name, Fund, Account and Line item Number
Community Housing 19-4424-7331
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The recommendation was to waive reading beyond the title and adopt a
resolution accepting the $250,000 Public Housing Resident Opportunities for Self-
Sufficiency grant to be used to provide a self-sufficiency program for the public housing
residents and to extend the contract with the current vendor, WYSR Academy, Inc.
Resolution No. 3879 New Series was read by number and title only, it being A
RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, MARICOPA
COUNTY, ARIZONA, ACCEPTING A $250,000 RESIDENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR
SELF-SUFFICIENCY (ROSS) GRANT FROM THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING
AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT (HUD) TO BE USED FOR A 36-MONTH RESIDENT
SELF-SUFFICIENCY PROGRAM IN PUBLIC HOUSING; AND AUTHORIZING THE
EXTENSION OF THE VENDOR CONTRACT WITH WYSR ACADEMY FOR THE
DURATION OF SAID GRANT FUNDING.
It was moved by Lieberman, and seconded by Clark, to approve the
recommended actions on Consent Agenda Item Nos. 1 through 14, including the
approval and adoption of Resolution No. 3875 New Series, Resolution No. 3876
New Series, Resolution No. 3877 New Series, Resolution No. 3878 New Series,
and Resolution No. 3879 New Series. The motion carried unanimously.
PUBLIC HEARING — LAND DEVELOPMENT ACTIONS
15. REZONING APPLICATION (ZON04-21): 6216 WEST GLENDALE AVENUE
Mr. Jim May, AICP, Acting Planning Director, presented this item.
This is a request for the City Council to conduct a public hearing and approve the
Planning Commission initiated request to rezone the Glendale High School site, from R-
3 (Multiple Residence) to R1-6 (Single Residence), located at 6216 West Glendale
Avenue.
The rezoning request is consistent with the City Center Master Plan and the
General Plan.
The property is currently developed with Glendale High School. No change is
proposed to the school property. The request is to rezone from R-3 (Multiple
Residence) to R1-6 (Single Residence). The requested rezoning would reduce the
intensity of use for the property should redevelopment occur in the future and would
provide a zoning district that is similar in character to the existing residential
neighborhood located to the east. The property is located within the redevelopment
area of the City Center Master Plan (CCMP). The site is designated as public/semi-
public in the CCMP.
On May 19, 2005, the Planning Commission recommended approval of the
rezoning application.
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The rezoning will reduce the intensity of use for the properties should
redevelopment occur in the future and would provide a zoning district that is similar in
character to the existing residential neighborhood located to the east.
On February 25, 2005, notification letters were sent to 135 property owners
within 300 feet of the site as well as to other interested parties. No written responses
were received from the mailing. There were four telephone calls. The callers
requested clarification of the rezoning request and wanted to verify that the school was
not going to close. There was no opposition expressed by the callers during staff's
discussion with them.
The recommendation was to conduct a public hearing and approve Rezoning
Application ZON04-21.
Mayor Scruggs opened the public hearing on Agenda Item No. 15. As there
were no comments, Mayor Scruggs closed the public hearing.
It was moved by Martinez, and seconded by Lieberman, to approve
Rezoning Application ZON04-21. The motion carried unanimously.
16. PROPOSED ANNEXATION NO. 158: 16551 WEST PEORIA AVENUE
Ms. Kate Langford, Senior Planner, presented this item.
This is a request for the City Council to conduct a public hearing on the blank
annexation petition for Annexation Area No. 158, located at the southwest corner of
Loop 303 and Peoria Avenue, as required by state statute.
The city's General Plan includes specific goals addressing the need for growth
management. These goals include promotion of sound growth management methods
and managing growth to achieve reasonable, responsible urban development.
Annexation is a tool that can be used by the city to direct and manage growth.
The 105-acre site is located at the southeast corner of Loop 303 and Peoria
Avenue and abuts the Glendale strip annexation boundary along Peoria Avenue. This
is the first Loop 303 location to request annexation into Glendale.
The property owners of this parcel are requesting annexation. The property is
currently zoned Maricopa County C-2 (Commercial) and IND-1 (Industrial). These
zoning designations would convert to Glendale PAD allowing for commercial and
mixed-use development.
The private water and sewer companies within the area will provide utilities for
this development. The city will be responsible for providing police, fire and emergency
response services, as well as sanitation services, when development of this site occurs.
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The blank annexation petition was recorded on July 5, 2005. This public hearing
is being conducted during the last ten days of the 30-day waiting period required by
state statute. Recording the blank petition is the first formal step taken in the
annexation process. The next step is to hold a public hearing. All property owners
within the area to be annexed have been notified by first class mail. The proposed
annexation area has been posted in at least three conspicuous places and the public
hearing has been advertised in the Glendale Star.
Once the public hearing has been conducted and the 30-day waiting period
expires on August 4, 2005, signatures may be gathered. If a sufficient number of
signatures in favor of annexation are obtained and these signatures represent the
required amount of valuation, then the City Council will be asked to consider the
adoption of an annexation ordinance.
The annexation of this 105-acre area would require that any future development
of this area meet the Glendale General Plan requirements as well as all other Glendale
development standards.
The recommendation was to conduct a public hearing on the blank annexation
petition for Annexation Area No. 158 as required by State Statute.
Councilmember Martinez asked how many property owners are involved. Ms.
Langford responded two.
Mayor Scruggs opened the public hearing on Agenda Item No. 16. As there
were no comments, Mayor Scruggs closed the public hearing.
No action was taken on Agenda Item No. 16.
BIDS AND CONTRACTS
17. AWARD OF CONTRACT - PUBLIC SAFETY TRAINING FACILITY, PHASE
ONE AND EMERGENCY OPERATIONS CENTER
Mr. Larry Broyles, City Engineer, presented this item.
This is a request for City Council approval of the initial Guaranteed Maximum
Price (GMP) construction contract with D.L. Withers Construction, LC, for the Public
Safety Training Facility, Phase One and Emergency Operations Center (EOC). This
GMP is for the construction of a flood control levee to remove the site from the flood
plain, site grading and building pad preparation for the facilities.
The Public Safety Training Facility and EOC will provide a new resource for the
training of fire and police personnel and centralized control of emergency operations in
the city. The ability to meet the future demands for trained public safety personnel and
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improve command and control of emergency operations will help ensure the public's
safety.
In order to meet future training demands, a training facility is needed in the West
Valley area. In July of 2004, the city awarded a contract to Lawrence Enyart Architects
to develop a Public Safety Training Facility master plan. The master plan was
completed in January of 2005.
The first construction phase of the facility will include a flood control earthen
levee, a 30,000 square foot administration and classroom building, training buildings,
fire training props, a police firing range, driver training track, an Emergency Operations
Center and associate parking and landscape areas. Staff was requested to have the
first construction phase completed by January of 2007. In order to accommodate the
schedule, a multi-phased construction process is required. This first phase of the
construction process will be to construct the levee and prepare site grading for the
administration, classroom building, and EOC. While the contractor is working on the
first construction phase, the architect will continue working on the other design
components. The design plans will be completed and permitted as the schedule
allows. It is currently anticipated that the request for the award of the second GMP
contract will be in late November 2005.
On July 27, 2004, the Council approved a contract with Lawrence Enyart
Architects (LEA) to develop the Public Safety Training Facility Master Plan, which was
completed in January 2005. The project was presented at Council budget workshops
on April 5 and 19, 2005, and approved as part of the Fiscal Year 2005-06 budget. On
June 28, 2005, the Council awarded a professional services contract to Lawrence
Enyart Architects for design and construction administration services, and a
Construction Manager at Risk pre-construction services contract to D.L. Withers
Construction, LC, for design support services.
The facility will provide the Glendale Fire and Police Departments the ability to
train public safety employees to meet future needs. The training of firefighters and
police officers will enhance the safety of the community by providing additional training
programs to already over scheduled regional training facilities. The EOC will provide
the leadership of the city the ability to efficiently and effectively manage multiple agency
response to emergencies and major events.
The Public Safety Training Facility Master Plan was presented to several West
Valley community public officials on February 7, 2005.
Engineering Department staff negotiated a fee to cover the first phase
construction cost in the amount of $7,596,339. The final cost will be established once
the design is complete and the remaining components bid. Funds are available in
EOC/Training Facility Phase I, Account No. 60-9421-8300.
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Grants Capital Expense One-Time Cost Budgeted Unbudgeted Total
X X $7,596,339
Account Name, Fund, Account and Line Item Number
EOC/Training Facility Phase I, Account No. 60-9421-8300
The recommendation was to award the construction contract to D.L. Withers
Construction, LC, in the amount of$7,596,339.
Councilmember Lieberman commented D.L. Withers Construction did a
tremendous job on the Adult Center.
It was moved by Lieberman, and seconded by Clark, to award the
construction contract to D.L. Withers Construction, LC, in the amount of
$7,596,339. The motion carried unanimously.
18. AWARD OF CONTRACT — 91ST AVENUE STREET IMPROVEMENTS
Mr. Larry Broyles, City Engineer, presented this item.
This is a request for the City Council to approve a Guaranteed Maximum Price
(GMP) construction contract with Hunter Contracting Co., for the construction of street
improvements on 91st Avenue between Maryland and Missouri Avenues. Construction
also includes a 12-inch effluent line in 91st Avenue between Glendale Avenue and
Bethany Home Road.
This project is consistent with the Council goals of ensuring public safety,
managing growth, and creating transportation options.
Construction of the Arizona Sports and Tourism Authority (AZSTA) multi-purpose
stadium and the Glendale Arena has created a need for increased transportation
capacity on 91st Avenue and Bethany Home Road. Agreements with the Cardinals
require the transportation improvements to be completed prior to opening of the
stadium scheduled for August 2006. To meet the schedule, the contractor will construct
the project in phases as the design is completed and rights-of-way acquired. This
project will increase the number of travel lanes and turn lanes on 91st Avenue to handle
the increased traffic needs. The construction of Bethany Home Road between 91st
Avenue and the Loop 101 and widening of the 91st Avenue bridge over the Grand
Canal will be done in a future phase that will be coordinated closely with the 91st
Avenue improvements.
On November 23, 2004, the Council approved a professional services
agreement with Wood Patel & Associates to design the street improvements on 91st
Avenue. In the spring of 2005, staff requested proposals from contractors for the
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construction manager at risk for this project. After staff and an outside contractor
reviewed the proposals and conducted interviews, Hunter Contracting Co. was selected
for construction of the 91st Avenue and Bethany Home Road improvements.
The improvements to 91St Avenue will enhance traffic flow during event traffic
from the AZSTA multi-purpose stadium and the Glendale arena. The improvements will
also provide additional capacity during normal traffic conditions.
A public meeting was held on June 8, 2005 to introduce the public to the project
and receive their input.
Funds are available in Stadium Waterline, Account No. 83-9292-8300
($527,257) and 91St Ave Widening — Camelback, Account No. 61-9257-8300
($1,926,053).
Grants Capital Expense One-Time Cost Budgeted _ Unbudgeted Total
X X $2,453,310.96
Account Name, Fund, Account and Line Item Number:
Stadium Waterline, Account No. 83-9292-8300 ($527,257)
91St Ave., Widening - Camelback, Account No. 61-9257-8300 ($1,926,053)
The recommendation was to award the GMP construction contract to Hunter
Contracting Co. in the amount of $2,453,310.96.
It was moved by Frate, and seconded by Martinez, to award the GMP
construction contract to Hunter Contracting Co. in the amount of $2,453,310.96.
The motion carried unanimously.
19. AMENDMENT TO PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT TO PROVIDE
FOR DESIGN OF YOUTH SPORTS FIELDS
Mr. Larry Broyles, City Engineer, presented this item.
This is a request for the City Council to approve contract amendment number
one to the professional services agreement with Wood Patel & Associates Inc. The
purpose of the amendment is to provide additional design and construction
administration services for youth soccer and football fields, restrooms, and concession
facilities to be constructed on a 14-acre parcel of land located on the northwest corner
of 91st Avenue and the Grand Canal. These improvements are to be constructed in
conjunction with the infrastructure improvements to 91St Avenue.
This project meets the Council goals of promoting economic development and
improving youth development opportunities.
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Based on current contractual commitments, the city is obligated to provide
overflow parking spaces for the Cardinals within one mile of the stadium. The
Pendergast site has been identified as a turf overflow parking location and will also be
used as youth sports fields.The development of youth sports fields at this site will
provide a premier location where youth sports can be showcased in Glendale. This site
and the development of the sports fields will enable the city to enter into long-term
partnerships with youth sports associations.
Wood Patel & Associates was hired by the city to prepare the construction
drawings for the widening of 91st Avenue adjacent to this site. To meet the city's
obligations as stated above, it was most efficient for the site preparation and offsite
work to be prepared by the same consultant. Wood Patel & Associates was asked to
provide the city with their qualifications for doing this type of work along with any sub-
consultants they would be using. After review of these qualifications, staff felt it was in
the city's best interest to amend Wood Patel's street contract to include the design of
the overflow parking and the youth sports field.
On November 23, 2004, the Council approved a professional services
agreement with Wood Patel & Associates to design the street improvements on 91St
Avenue.
These fields will enhance family recreation experiences, an essential component
of Glendale's sports and entertainment district. This site provides excellent
opportunities for youth organizations to interact with the professional athletes and
sports organizations nearby.
A public meeting was held on June 8, 2005, to introduce the public to the project
and receive their input.
Funds for this amendment are available in the Park and Feature Fields, Account
No. 01-8217-8330.
Grants Capital Expense One-Time Cost Budgeted Unbudgeted Total
X X $596,140
Account Name, Fund, Account and Line Item Number
Park and Feature Fields, Account No. 01-8217-8330
The recommendation was to approve amendment number one to the
professional services agreement with Wood Patel & Associates Inc. in the amount of
$596,140.
Councilmember Lieberman asked what was the amount of the bid Council
approved on November 24. Mr. Broyles was unable to say. Councilmember Lieberman
explained the proposed amendment is necessary because the scope of work was
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expanded. He pointed out the Fiesta Bowl is paying the city $500,000 for use of the
subject property.
It was moved by Lieberman, and seconded by Clark, to approve
amendment number one to the professional services agreement with Wood Patel
& Associates in the amount of$596,140. The motion carried unanimously.
20. PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT — 59TH AVENUE, DEER VALLEY
TO PINNACLE PEAK ROADS
Mr. Larry Broyles, City Engineer, presented this item.
This is a request for the City Council to approve a professional services
agreement with Stantec Consulting, Inc. to provide design, contract documents and
construction administration for the improvements to 59th Avenue between Deer Valley
and Pinnacle Peak Roads. The services to be provided under this contract are based
on the design of Alternative E, as proposed by the citizens group.
This project meets the Council's strategic priorities to ensure public safety for the
citizens of Glendale and creating transportation options.
59th Avenue is an arterial street that passes through the Thunderbird
Conservation Park and connects large population centers in both Glendale and
Phoenix. The original road was constructed as a gravel road through the park and has
been improved over the years by adding pavement but the roads curves have not been
upgraded to meet current design criteria. Increased traffic and traffic speeds have
resulted in 26-recorded accidents over the past four years. Stantec was contracted to
evaluate the safety of this segment of roadway and make recommendations for
improvements.
On February 10, 2004, the Council awarded a contract to Stantec for preparation
of a design concept report (DCR) for the proposed street improvements. The
consultant prepared the DCR with five alternate configurations of the roadway.
On May 17, 2005, staff presented the draft DCR to Council at a Workshop
session. Council directed staff to proceed with the design of Alternative E, as proposed
by the citizens group.
The improvements to 59th Avenue will be coordinated with the Thunderbird Park
Master Plan to provide street improvements that address current design deficiencies, as
well as meet the needs of the park master plan.
Five public meetings were held during the preparation of the DCR. The
consultant and the city received comments sheets from each of the meetings. A web
site was also created that showed the alternates as they were developed and provided
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answers to frequently asked questions from comments received both from the meetings
and from the web site itself.
Funds for the design and construction administration are available in the Fiscal
Year 2005-06 Capital Improvement Budget in 59th Ave-Melinda to Pinnacle Peak,
Account No. 94-9566-8330
Grants Capital Expense One-Time Cost Budgeted Unbudgeted Total
X X $694,292
Account Name, Fund, Account and Line Item Number:
59th Ave-Melinda to Pinnacle Peak, Account No. 94-9566-8330
The recommendation was to approve the professional services agreement with
Stantec Consulting, Inc. in the amount of$694,292.
Mayor Scruggs opened the public hearing on Agenda Item No. 20.
Mr. Jerry Skaare, a resident of the City of Glendale Cholla District, stated he
supports Alternative E. He thanked Save the Park, the Mayor and Council, City
Engineers and staff, and his neighbors who worked to bring Alternative E to fruition.
Mr. Allan DeFranco, a resident of the City of Glendale Cholla District, thanked
members of Save the Park and citizens whose efforts helped get them to where they
are today. He thanked Mayor Scruggs for openly communicating with those interested
enough to listen and for taking the citizen process to heart, stating she personally sat in
on their meetings and kept an open mind. He also thanked the Council for their
overwhelming support of Alternative E and Mr. Reedy, Mr. Broyles, Mr. Sherwood and
other city staff for the hours they spent on the issue. He encouraged the city to use the
citizen process again when they revisit the Thunderbird Park Master Plan.
Mr. Peter Mather, a resident of the City of Phoenix, thanked Councilmember
Martinez for his letter. He said he absolutely approves of Alternative E; noting,
however, the bike lane does not match up with other bike lanes in Glendale.
Ms. Vicki DeFranco, a resident of the City of Glendale Cholla District, said she
became involved because of fears that her street would be negatively impacted. She
said she is pleased that the city listened to the citizens and she appreciates all of the
hard work that has been done by everyone involved. She agreed the bike lane issue
needs to be addressed.
Mayor Scruggs closed the public hearing.
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It was moved by Martinez, and seconded by Frate, to approve the
professional services agreement with Stantec Consulting, Inc. in the amount of
$694,292.
Councilmember Clark said the road was originally envisioned to be modified to
mitigate air pollution, not safety concerns. She stated she does not support remediation
of the road because she believes it will lead to a greater level of traffic and air pollution.
She pointed out Thunderbird Park is one of only a few parks in the valley that have
been designated as conservation parks, stating she is disturbed by the idea of changing
it into an active recreation area.
Councilmember Martinez thanked everyone who participated in the process. He
noted a total of 13,100 notices were sent out and, while 500 people signed in at the
meetings, it is estimated 125 others attended but chose not to sign in. He stated 311
comment sheets were submitted, in addition to numerous emails and telephone calls.
He said the citizens came forward at the third meeting and presented Alternative E for
which there was ultimately overwhelming support. He disagreed with Councilmember
Clark, stating safety was the driving force behind the issue. He expressed his opinion
the road will receive more traffic in the future, even if it is not improved, simply because
of the number of people moving into the area. He stated he is comfortable relying on
what the experts have told them needs to be done to make the road safer. He pointed
out 90 percent of the original roadway will be used, with little disturbance to the
remaining land. He agreed the park is a jewel within the city that should be preserved.
Mayor Scruggs testified to the unsafe conditions of the road, stating it was never
an air quality project. She explained, because Glendale lies in a federally designated
Non-Attainment Area for Air Quality Matter, roads of any regional significance must be
submitted for Air quality Conformity Analysis. She stated the number of people using
the park is increasing and Alternative E will make it safer for people to access, exit and
use the park. She announced Thunderbird Park Master Plan meetings have been
scheduled for September 14 at Deer Valley High School and September 17 at the
Foothills Library.
Councilmember Martinez thanked Mr. Larry Clark, Mr. Dale Woods, and Mr.
Allan DeFranco for taking the lead in the process.
Upon a call for the question, the motion carried with a majority of the vote.
Councilmember Clark voted nay.
21. PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT - PARK AND RIDE LOT AT
MARYLAND AVENUE AND LOOP 101 (TO BE TABLED)
This is a request to table review of this item to a future City Council evening
meeting in the fall of 2005.
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This project is consistent with the Council goals of creating transportation options
and enhancing the quality of life for Glendale residents.
In November of 2001, Glendale voters approved new sales tax funding to
complete transportation projects throughout the city. One of these projects was the
park and ride lot at Maryland Avenue and the Loop 101.
The park and ride facility will include bus bays, platform(s), passenger shelters,
lighted canopies, site lighting, landscaping and irrigation, and security building\comfort
room.
Construction of the Park and Ride facility at Maryland Avenue and Loop 101 will
provide public transportation access to and from the entertainment district at Westgate,
and serve as a car pool rendezvous point.
This project was presented in six public meetings held as part of the Glendale
Onboard Transportation Program. One project specific public meeting is planned for
the citizens in the project area.
Funds for the design and construction administration are available in the 2005-
06 Fiscal Year Glendale Onboard Transportation Program, L101/Maryland Park and
Ride, Account No. 33-9455-8330.
Grants Capital Expense One-Time Cost Budgeted Unbudgeted Total
X X $678,649.01
Account Name, Fund, Account and Line Item Number:
L101/Maryland Park and Ride, Account No. 33-9455-8330
The recommendation was to table this item to a future city council meeting in the
fall 2005.
It was moved by Eggleston, and seconded by Frate, to table this item to a
future city council meeting in the fall of 2005. The motion carried unanimously.
ORDINANCES
22. ANNEXATION ORDINANCE FOR ANNEXATION AREA NO. 156: 6485 NORTH
991H AVENUE
Ms. Kate Langford, Senior Planner, presented this item.
This is a request for the City Council to adopt an annexation ordinance for 24.89
acres at the southeast corner of 99th and Maryland avenues. The property owners of
this parcel are requesting annexation.
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The city's General Plan includes specific goals addressing the need for growth
management. These goals include promotion of sound growth management methods
and managing growth to achieve reasonable, responsible urban development.
Annexation is a tool that can be used by the city to direct and manage growth.
The 24.89-acre site is located at the southeast corner of 99th and Maryland
Avenues, west of the Loop 101 Freeway. The Maryland overpass is located along the
northern boundary of this parcel.
The property owners of this parcel are requesting annexation. Currently, there
are no specific development plans for this site. If annexed into the city, the parcel will
be eligible for connection to city utilities and will receive city services.
The annexation of this 24.89-acre area would require that any future
development of this area meet the Glendale General Plan requirements, as well as all
other development standards for the city of Glendale. This parcel is surrounded by an
area of Glendale that is rapidly developing in response to the Glendale Arena,
Westgate development and the Cardinals Stadium activities.
This parcel also abuts the Loop 101 Maryland overpass that will be constructed
to improve access to and from the sports venues on the east side of the Loop 101
freeway.
The recommendation was to waive reading beyond the title and adopt an
ordinance increasing the Glendale city limits, as defined in the annexation ordinance for
Annexation Area Number 156.
Ordinance No. 2453 New Series was read by number and title only, it being AN
ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, MARICOPA
COUNTY, ARIZONA, EXTENDING AND INCREASING THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF
THE CITY OF GLENDALE, MARICOPA COUNTY, STATE OF ARIZONA, PURSUANT
TO THE PROVISIONS OF A.R.S. §9-471 AND AMENDMENTS THERETO, BY
ANNEXING THERTO CERTAIN TERRITORY CONTIGUOUS TO THE EXISTING CITY
LIMITS OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE TO BE KNOWN AS ANNEXATION AREA NO.
156.
It was moved by Goulet, and seconded by Clark, to approve Ordinance No.
2453 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.
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23. VICIOUS ANIMAL ORDINANCE REVISIONS
Ms. Tamika Cheatham, City Prosecutor, presented this item.
This is a request for Council to amend certain provisions of the Glendale City
Code contained in Chapter 6 concerning vicious animals.
The Presiding Judge and the City Attorney have met to review and identify
proposed amendments to the city's vicious animal ordinance. The proposed ordinance
simplifies declaring an animal vicious by eliminating two steps in the process, and by
removing the use of a hearing officer. The proposed ordinance also outlines more
options to address vicious animals, such as implanting microchips for tracking
purposes. Consistent verbiage in reference to "vicious animal," as opposed to "vicious
dog," will allow application to animals other than dogs.
The recommendation was to waive reading beyond the title and adopt an
ordinance amending Chapter 6 of the Glendale City Code concerning vicious animals.
Ordinance No. 2454 New Series was read by number and title only, it being AN
ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, MARICOPA
COUNTY, ARIZONA, AMENDING GLENDALE CITY CODE CHAPTER 6, ARTICLES I
AND II RELATING TO VICIOUS ANIMALS; AND ESTABLISHING PENALTIES FOR
VIOLATIONS THEREOF.
It was moved by Clark, and seconded by Frate, to approve Ordinance No.
2454 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.
24. JUDICIAL ORDINANCE REVISIONS
Mr. Craig Tindall, City Attorney, presented this item.
This is a request for the City Council to amend certain provisions of the Glendale
City Code contained in Chapter 13 concerning compensation of judicial officers and
terms of the Presiding Judge.
The Presiding Judge and City Attorney propose amendments to the city's judicial
ordinances. These changes clarify the salary structure of the court-hearing officer, and
distinguish the length of the Presiding Judge's term from those of other city judges.
The recommendation was to waive reading beyond the title and adopt an
ordinance amending Chapter 13 of the Glendale City Code concerning judicial
compensation and the term of Presiding Judge.
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Ordinance No. 2455 New Series was read by number and title only, it being AN
ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, MARICOPA
COUNTY, ARIZONA, AMENDING GLENDALE CITY CODE, CHAPTER 13, ARTICLE
I, SECS. 13-6 AND 13-7 CONCERNING THE COMPENSATION OF JUDICIAL
OFFICERS AND THE TERMS OF THE PRESIDING CITY JUDGE.
It was moved by Lieberman, and seconded by Clark, to approve Ordinance
No. 2455 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.
25. DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH JOHN Q. HAMMONS HOTELS, INC.
Mr. Art Lynch, Deputy City Manager, presented this item.
This is a request for the City Council to approve a development agreement with
John Q. Hammons Hotels, Inc. for the development of a Renaissance Hotel and Spa,
conference and media center, cable studio, and parking structure at Westgate. John Q.
Hammons will construct a 320-room, 4 diamond hotel and a 80,000 square foot
conference center and media center, along with a 600 space parking structure.
This project will enhance the quality of life for Glendale residents while promoting
economic development at Westgate. The development of a hotel and conference
center promotes a positive image of Glendale to residents and tourists.
Based in Springfield, Missouri, John Q. Hammons Hotels operates properties
nationwide under the following brands: Embassy Suites Hotels, Renaissance, Marriott,
Radisson, Residence Inn, Homewood Suites by Hilton, Holiday Inn and Courtyard by
Marriott. The publicly traded company owns or manages 58 hotels strategically located
in 22 states. With more than 1.8 million square feet of meeting and convention space
under management, the company is considered to be the leading independent manager
of hotel meeting space in the country.
The 320-room hotel will be privately owned, financed and operated and the
Ellman Companies will provide the land needed for the development. The 80,000
square foot conference and media center and cable studio will be a partnership
between Hammons and the City of Glendale. The City of Glendale will provide
discounted land to John Q. Hammons, Inc., and Hammons will provide a minimum of
25% of the debt service on the conference center. The City of Glendale will be the
owner of the convention and media center and the cable studio.
The hotel, conference and media center, cable studio and parking structure will
be located at Westgate and will be located immediately west of the arena. The
development will be bounded on the west by 95th Avenue and to the north by Coyotes
Boulevard and will face Glendale Avenue.
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The hotel, conference and media center, cable studio and parking structure will
benefit the current business environment and create a unique amenity in Glendale.
The development will enhance the entertainment and sports district, while facilitating
and providing new business from the Arizona Sports and Tourism Authority, the Fiesta
Bowl and future partners. This development will set the standard for all future
development in the area.
This project will be both publicly and privately funded. The hotel will be privately
funded and the conference center and parking structure will be public-private
partnerships. The conference center will be both publicly and privately owned and
financed, with Hammons providing a minimum of 25% of the debt service and the City
of Glendale will provide the land at a discounted rate. The multi-level parking structure
will be publicly owned and financed by the City of Glendale. Funding for the city's
portion of this project will be provided through the sale of bonds.
The recommendation was to waive reading beyond the title and adopt an
ordinance authorizing the entering into of a development agreement with John Q.
Hammons Hotels, Inc. for the development of a Renaissance Hotel, conference and
media center, cable studio and parking structure at Westgate.
Ordinance No. 2456 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 ENTERING INTO OF A
DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH JOHN Q. HAMMONS HOTELS, INC. FOR THE
SALE AND DEVELOPMENT OF PROPERTY FOR A RENAISSANCE HOTEL,
CONFERENCE AND MEDIA CENTER AND PARKING GARAGE AT WESTGATE;
AND DIRECTING THAT THE DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BE RECORDED.
It was moved by Goulet, and seconded by Clark, to approve Ordinance No.
2456 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.
RESOLUTIONS
26. DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH CABELA'S
Mr. Art Lynch, Deputy City Manager, presented this item.
This is a request for the City Council to approve a development agreement with
Cabela's for the development of a destination retail store in Glendale.
This project will enhance the quality of life for Glendale residents while promoting
economic development at Zanjero. The development of an innovative destination retail
attraction promotes a positive image of Glendale to residents and tourists.
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Cabela's will construct a 165,000 square foot facility within the Zanjero Planned
Area Development (PAD) and will be located at the northeast corner of Glendale
Avenue and 95th Avenue. The destination retail attraction will include a restaurant, an
aquarium and a conservation mountain. This development will enhance the current
business environment and will benefit Glendale citizens and visitors alike.
Recognized as the nation's largest direct marketer and leading specialty retailer
of hunting, fishing, camping and related outdoor merchandise Cabela's operates 12
retail stores nationwide. Since its development in 1961, Cabela's has become one of
the most well known outdoor recreation brands in the United States, and is recognized
as the World's Foremost Outfitter®.
More than just retail stores, Cabela's showrooms are destinations and tourist
attractions. Their trademark style evokes the great outdoors, mixing museum-quality
displays with huge aquariums and Cabela's famous conservation mountain.
Recognized as a destination retail location, Cabela's anticipates drawing more than four
million visitors to the Glendale location in the first year, with 30-40% being tourists from
out of state.
The development of the Cabela's retail destination will be privately constructed,
owned and financed and the City of Glendale will contribute an amount not to exceed
$10 million towards the development of public amenities and infrastructure
improvements.
The development of a destination retail attraction will enhance the current
business environment and creates a unique amenity in Glendale. This development will
be the first retail development at Zanjero and will set the standard for all future
development in the area.
This project will be both publicly and privately funded. The construction of the
Cabela's retail store will be privately funded and the city will be providing up to $10
million for the development of public amenities and infrastructure improvements. The
city will provide funding for this project through the sale of bonds.
The recommendation was to waive reading beyond the title and adopt a
resolution authorizing the entering into of a development agreement with Cabela's for
the development of a destination retail store in Glendale.
Councilmember Lieberman said he is anxiously awaiting the final version of the
development agreement. He noted construction of the Cabela's store would be
privately funded, while the city will provide up to $10 million for development of public
amenities and infrastructure improvements.
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Resolution No. 3880 New Series was read by number and title only, it being A
RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, MARICOPA
COUNTY, ARIZONA, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE ENTERING INTO OF A
DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH CABELA'S FOR A DESTINATION RETAIL
STORE AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF GLENDALE AND 95TH AVENUES; AND
DIRECTING THAT THE DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BE RECORDED.
It was moved by Frate, and seconded by Martinez, to pass, adopt and
approve Resolution No. 3880 New Series.
Vice Mayor Eggleston said a number of residents have told him how happy they
are Cabela's is coming to Glendale.
Councilmember Frate thanked the city's legal staff for their work on the
development agreement. He welcomed Cabela's to Glendale.
Councilmember Goulet said it is difficult to understand the impact the project will
have on the community, but everyone is excited to welcome Cabela's to the community.
Upon a call for the question, the motion carried unanimously.
27. DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH ZANJERO
Mr. Art Lynch, Deputy City Manager, presented this item.
This is a request for the City Council to approve a development agreement with
Zanjero for a Planned Area Development (PAD). Zanjero is situated with Glendale
Avenue to the south, 91St Avenue to the east, and 95th Avenue to the west.
This project will enhance the quality of life for Glendale residents while promoting
economic development activity at Zanjero. The PAD will provide a number of needed
amenities and businesses for Glendale residents and will promote a positive image of
Glendale to both residents and tourists.
Zanjero is situated with Glendale Avenue to the south, 91st Avenue to the east,
and 95th Avenue to the west. Zanjero is immediately north of Westgate and consists of
approximately 160 acres. The PAD includes a mixture of employment, retail and
residential uses. The Cabela's retail destination development will be located on this
site, at the northeast corner of Glendale Avenue and 95th Avenue.
The City of Glendale will contribute an amount not to exceed $6.7 million in
infrastructure improvements at Zanjero. Along with the 165,000 square foot Cabela's
retail development, Zanjero will commit to develop an additional 400,000 square feet of
retail/employment and commercial space within the next three years and to generate
$1.5 million in sales tax revenue by the 4th year, and every year thereafter.There are a
number of benefits to having the City of Glendale provide infrastructure improvements
as a component of the development agreement. The roadway improvements will
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provide the backbone infrastructure for Zanjero and will help promote future economic
development activity. Having the infrastructure already established and in place
enables Zanjero to be readily available for future development. These improvements
will also provide connectivity between Zanjero & the Westgate development.
The development of Zanjero will enhance the current business environment in
Glendale and creates a location for unique business to locate. The PAD will include a
mixture of employment, retail and residential uses.
The development of the Zanjero Planned Area Development will be both publicly
and privately funded, the City of Glendale will provide $6.7 million for infrastructure
improvements. The city will provide funding for this project through the sale of bonds.
The recommendation was to waive reading beyond the title and adopt a
resolution authorizing the entering into of a development agreement with Zanjero.
Resolution No. 3881 New Series was read by number and title only, it being A
RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, MARICOPA
COUNTY, ARIZONA, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE ENTERING INTO OF A
DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH ZANJERO FOR A PLANNED AREA
DEVELOPMENT SITUATED WITH GLENDALE AVENUE TO THE SOUTH, 91ST
AVENUE TO THE EAST AND 95TH AVENUE TO THE WEST; AND DIRECTING THAT
THE DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BE RECORDED.
It was moved by Clark, and seconded by Frate, to pass, adopt and approve
Resolution No. 3881 New Series.
Vice Mayor Eggleston said the project would open the door to the north side of
Glendale Avenue.
Mayor Scruggs said she drove by the project and believes it is well on its way to
success. She thanked the Zanjero partners for their confidence and investment in the
City of Glendale.
Upon a call for the question, the motion carried unanimously.
28. PRE-ANNEXATION AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH LOOP 303
PEORIA LLC
Mr. lain Vasey, Economic Development Director, presented this item.
This is a request for the City Council to adopt a resolution to authorize the
entering into of a Pre-Annexation and Development Agreement with Loop 303 Peoria
LLC.
This project addresses City Council goals of creating jobs, bringing in new capital
investment and sales tax revenue, and promoting economic development.
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DeRito Partners and the Barclay Group have formed a partnership regarding the
approximate 105-acre parcel at the southeast corner of Peoria Avenue and the Loop
303. Their proposed project will include the development of an auto mall and a retail
power center that will generate new city sales tax revenue.
This project will provide additional sales tax revenue to the city and additional
retail opportunities for Glendale citizens.
Performance-based incentives rebate requires the business to collect the city
sales tax and remit it to the city. A portion of the new sales tax collected will be rebated
to the developer.
The recommendation was to waive reading beyond the title and adopt a
resolution authorizing the entering into of a Pre-Annexation and Development
Agreement with Loop 303 Peoria LLC.
Resolution No. 3882 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
PRE-ANNEXATION AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH LOOP 303 PEORIA
LLC; AND DIRECTING THAT THE DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BE RECORDED.
It was moved by Clark, and seconded by Lieberman, to pass, adopt and
approve Resolution No. 3882 New Series.
Mayor Scruggs noted at the February 12 Council workshop Council unanimously
directed staff to proceed with annexation of the Loop 303 area. She said the fact that
developers are already indicating an interest speaks to the fact that businesses want to
come to the City of Glendale.
Upon a call for the question, the motion carried unanimously.
REQUEST FOR FUTURE WORKSHOP AND EXECUTIVE SESSION
It was moved by Eggleston, and seconded by Martinez, to vacate August
City Council meetings and further moved to hold the next regularly scheduled
City Council Workshop at 1:30 p.m. in Room B-3 of the City Council Chambers on
Tuesday, September 6, 2005, to be followed by an Executive Session pursuant to
A.R.S. 38-431.03. The motion carried unanimously.
CITIZEN COMMENTS
Mr. Chuck Jared, a resident of the City of Glendale Cactus district, commented
on a situation where a panhandler approached him and a friend at 62nd and Myrtle
Avenues. He said he was quite frightened and would appreciate it if security cameras
were installed to monitor the area.
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Mr. John Edmonson, a resident of the City of Glendale Cactus district, on behalf
of the Bethany Heights Neighborhood Association, thanked the City of Glendale for
constructing a retention basin to control flooding in their neighborhood. He noted the
project began in 1999 with a grant that he and the Vice President of their Neighborhood
Association obtained. He said there was not enough funding, however, and it came to
the Mayor and Council as part of the Capital Improvement Program. He thanked
Councilmember Lieberman, Erik Strunk, Patrick Kraus, and Bob Coons for their
involvement. He asked if the neighborhood could now look for relief from flood
insurance premiums.
COUNCIL COMMENTS AND SUGGESTIONS
Councilmember Clark commented on the significance of projects that have been
approved for the western area of the city this year, including the Boardwalk Subdivision,
the Fiesta Bowl Use Agreement, the Public Safety Training Center, the 91st Avenue
street improvements, land annexations along 99th Avenue and Maryland, the John Q.
Hammons Hotel, Cabellas, Zanjero and a Pre-annexation and Development Agreement
with Loop 303 Peoria LLC. She said the projects are immense and will have significant
economic impacts to the city.
Councilmember Goulet said the significant projects that have come to the city
would not be possible if it were not for a very skilled and competent city staff. He stated
they continue to create opportunity in the downtown area and he looks forward to next
year. He commented on the importance of involving the community.
Councilmember Lieberman suggested they get new artwork for the Council
Chambers.
Councilmember Martinez noted the city offers free CPR classes. He again
thanked the citizens for participating in the 59th Avenue Street Improvement project
process; stating it will improve the area both aesthetically and in terms of safety.
Councilmember Frate commented the city has a highly skilled staff, stating few
cities could have done what they did this evening. He assured the citizens that any
risks taken by the Council are done so in a calculated manner. He said Glendale has
been proactive over the years in trying to educate citizens about water safety, noting
the next Water Safety Walk will take place on July 28. He asked citizens to check on
their elderly neighbors during the summer and to drink a lot of water. He also urged
everyone to watch children around water.
Mayor Scruggs announced a Hometown Security event would be held on July 30
at Vineyard Church. She invited residents to attend a Community Conversation with
the Commander and other representatives from Luke Air Force Base on September 8
at Thunderbird Graduate School. She noted the dedication of Fire Station 59 would
take place on September 10. She thanked Mr. Beasley, Ms. Kavanaugh, Mr. Tindall
and their staff for the tremendous effort they put forth on the items approved tonight.
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ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 9:25 p.m.
Pamela Hanna - City Clerk
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