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OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, MARICOPA COUNTY, ARIZONA,
HELD TUESDAY, DECEMBER 27, 2005, AT 7:00 P.M.
The meeting was called to order by 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.
Mayor Scruggs joined the meeting shortly after the call to order.
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 two resolutions and three
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 DECEMBER 13, 2005 COUNCIL MEETING
It was moved by Goulet, and seconded by Frate, to dispense with the
reading of the minutes of the December 13, 2005 regular 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 through 4 and Ms.
Pamela Hanna, City Clerk, read Consent Resolutions Agenda Item Numbers 5 and 6 by
number and title.
Councilmember Lieberman requested that Agenda Item Numbers 3 and 4 be
heard separately.
1. AWARD OF BID 05-48, TEMPORARY WORKERS AT THE MATERIAL
RECOVERY FACILITY
This is a request for the City Council to approve the bid award to two staffing
agencies, Excel Staffing Services Inc. and B & B Employment, in the amount not to
exceed $873,361.50. Both of these agencies will be used to continue the current
practice of procuring temporary workers at the Materials Recovery Facility (MRF).
The bid award meets the goals of providing financial stability and coordinating
exceptional service delivery.
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The MRF has operated with contracted temporary workers since opening in July
of 2000. A contract with a single vendor has been in place since 2003 to provide
temporary staff. Staff determined, after a review of current business practices, that it is
in the city's best interest to revise contract specifications and issue a new solicitation.
It is difficult for one agency to meet staffing needs based on the transitory nature
of the temporary position and availability of qualified staff. As a result, the bid consists
of a primary and secondary award. The primary company will be contacted to provide
all required staff. The secondary company will only be contacted to provide staff that
the primary company is unable to provide.
Six firms attended the mandatory pre-bid conference and two firms submitted
formal bids. The lowest responsive bid submitted for the primary company was Excel
Staffing Services Inc. The lowest responsive bid submitted for the secondary company
was B & B Employment. The bid award shall begin on January 1, 2006 and will
continue for one year. The bid specifications contain an option that will permit the city,
at the discretion of the City Manager, to extend this agreement for four additional years,
in one-year increments.
In 2003, the MRF issued a solicitation and made an award to a temporary
employment agency. This agreement has been in place for two years and is up for
renewal.
The hourly rate the primary and secondary vendors charge for a new temporary
employee to sort recyclables is $8.78 and $9.59, respectively. The total cost of the
contract is not to exceed $873,361.50 and will be paid from MRF Account No. 55-6275-
7302.
Grants Capital Expense One-Time Cost Budgeted Unbudgeted Total
X $873,361.50
Account Name, Fund, Account and Line Item Number:
MRF Account, 55-6275-7302
The recommendation was to award the bid for temporary staffing services at the
Materials Recovery Facility to Excel Staffing Services Inc. as the primary company, and
B & B Employment as the secondary company, in the amount not to exceed
$873,361.50.
2. PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT— HUSK PARTNERS, INC.
This is a request for the City Council to approve a professional services
agreement (agreement) with the firm of Husk Partners, Inc. for consulting services and
to approve a transfer of funds. The services to be provided under this contract include
economic development, government relations, and community relations' services. The
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transfer of funds will facilitate Intergovernmental Programs' management of the
agreement.
The services provided by the consultant will assist in fulfilling the Council goals
relating to promoting economic development, projecting a positive image of Glendale
and strengthening community relationships and creating new partnerships.
Husk Partners, Inc. is a full-service consulting and public affairs firm unique in its
ability to provide a wide array of expert services that will complement staff's ongoing
efforts in the areas of enhancing involvement at the state and federal levels by actively
engaging in additional legislative issues; rapidly expanding economic development
opportunities by seeking to attract quality businesses; growing community relations by
strengthening relationships; creating new partnerships; and ensuring the Glendale
community is engaged and informed regarding city initiatives.
This contract mirrors other department's uses of professional consulting services
such as legal services provided by outside legal experts, construction administration
services provided by construction and design professionals and development impact
fee studies, etc. The specifications contain an option that will allow the city, at the
discretion of the City Manager, to extend this agreement for three additional years, in
one-year increments.
Funds are available in Fiscal Year 2005-06 Account No. 01-2440-7000. To
facilitate the payment process for the agreement, a transfer is required from Account
No. 01-2440-7000 to Account No. 01-1810-7330.
Grants Capital Expense One-Time Cost Budgeted Unbudgeted Total
X $120,000
Account Name, Fund, Account and Line Item Number:
Account No. 01-2440-7000
Account No. 01-1810-7330
The recommendation was to approve the transfer and the professional services
agreement with Husk Partners, Inc. in the amount of $120,000.
CONSENT RESOLUTIONS
5. INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF PHOENIX FOR
REGIONAL SERVICE SYSTEMS
This is a request for the City Council to approve an intergovernmental agreement
(IGA) with the City of Phoenix for dispatching and communication services in an amount
not to exceed $439,872.
This request supports the Council goal of ensuring public safety and awareness.
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Through this agreement, Glendale is assessed for dispatch services based on
the previous calendar year dispatch call volume. In 2004, the Glendale Fire
Department was billed for 21,740 dispatch calls.
The technical services and maintenance fees are based on the dispatch
equipment deployed in Glendale Fire Department vehicles. The equipment inventory is
itemized in "Exhibit A" of the agreement that was provided to the Council at the
meeting.
The community benefits by Glendale's continued participation in Phoenix's
valley-wide dispatch system. The city receives state-of-the-art dispatch and
communication services without bearing the cost of maintaining and staffing a separate
dispatch facility.
The Fiscal Year 2005-06 total dispatch, technical and maintenance fees are
$439,872. The City of Phoenix will invoice Glendale on a quarterly basis in the amount
of $109,968. Items included in the annual cost are defined in "Exhibit A" of the
agreement that was provided to the Council at the meeting. This exhibit will be
amended annually.
Grants Capital Expense One-Time Cost Budgeted Unbudgeted Total
X $439,872
Account Name, Fund, Account and Line Item Number
CAD Contract Account No: 01-3330-7330
The recommendation was to waive reading beyond the title and adopt the
resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into an intergovernmental agreement
with the City of Phoenix for dispatching and communication services in an amount not
to exceed $439,872.
Resolution No. 3916 New Series was read by number and title only, it being A
RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, MARICOPA
COUNTY, ARIZONA, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE ENTERING INTO OF AN
INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF PHOENIX PERTAINING
TO THE PARTICIPATION IN THE PHOENIX FIRE DEPARTMENT REGIONAL
SERVICE SYSTEMS IN ORDER TO MORE EFFECTIVELY PROVIDE EMERGENCY
FIRE, MEDICAL AND OTHER SERVICES.
6. AMENDMENT TO INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF
AVONDALE FOR SOLID WASTE SERVICES
This is a request for the City Council to approve an amendment to the
intergovernmental agreement (IGA) to provide Materials Recovery Facility (MRF)
processing services to the City of Avondale. The proposed amendment establishes a
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revenue share of $7.50 per ton, when commodities exceed $120 per ton during the
month. In addition, the current IGA specifications for six material audits per year will be
reduced to four material audits per year.
The agreement promotes the strategic priority of strengthening community
relationships and maintaining partnerships.
The city's current IGA to provide landfill and recycling services to the City of
Avondale became effective on July 1, 2005 and will continue through June 30, 2007.
This agreement allows the two cities to share the increased revenues. The agreement
may be extended on terms and conditions acceptable to both the cities of Glendale and
Avondale, and continue thereafter for two additional periods, of two years each.
A revenue share payment was established to provide the City of Avondale with a
financial incentive to deliver clean recyclable materials to the MRF. The existing IGA
provides the City of Avondale with a revenue share of $5.00 per ton for clean recyclable
materials delivered to the MRF, when the aggregate value of sold commodities is
between $75 and $120 per ton. The existing agreement does not specify the revenue
share to be paid to the City of Avondale when the aggregate value of sold commodities
exceeds $120 per ton. The current aggregate value has since stabilized at a higher
value than it was during the development of the agreement. The proposed amendment
increases the amount of revenue share to be paid to the City of Avondale, based on the
increased revenues received by the City of Glendale.
Material audits are conducted on incoming loads delivered by the City of
Avondale to the MRF to determine the percent of residual waste or material not
acceptable for recycling. The audit results serve as the basis for revenue share
calculations because payments are made only for recyclable materials. The existing
agreement specifies that the audits will be conducted six times per year. This
frequency has been determined by staff to be an unnecessary use of resources. The
proposed amendment reduces the number of audits to four times per year. The
Avondale City Council approved the proposed amendment on October 24, 2005.
On June 14, 2005, the City Council approved the IGA for Glendale to provide
landfill and MRF processing services.
On May 16, 2005, the Avondale City Council approved the IGA for Glendale to
provide landfill and MRF processing services.
On March 11, 2003, the City Council approved an amendment to the IGA with
the City of Avondale to accept waste tires from Avondale residents for an additional
handling fee of$3 per tire.
On April 8, 2002, the City Council approved an IGA with the City of Avondale to
provide landfill and MRF processing services.
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Annual gross revenue from recyclable materials delivered from the City of
Avondale to the MRF based on current market value is projected to be $427,400 for
Fiscal Year 2005-06, and is deposited into Recycling Sales Revenue Account No. 55-
0055-4512. The projected maximum total annual revenue share to be paid to the City
of Avondale will increase by $8,460 to a total of $29,780. The revenue share is paid
from Revenue Share Payment Account No. 55-6275-7318.
The recommendation was to waive reading beyond the title and adopt a
resolution authorizing the execution of the amended intergovernmental agreement with
the City of Avondale to provide landfill and Materials Recovery Facility processing
services.
Resolution No. 3917 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 FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT FOR
LANDFILL AND MATERIALS RECOVERY FACILITY SERVICES WITH THE CITY OF
AVONDALE.
It was moved by Clark, and seconded by Frate, to approve the
recommended actions on Consent Agenda Item Numbers 1, 2, 5 and 6, including
the approval and adoption of Resolution No. 3916 New Series and Resolution No.
3917 New Series. The motion carried unanimously.
Councilmember Lieberman commented that Mr. Gary Husk, of Husk Partners, Inc. was
present in at the meeting tonight.
Consent Agenda Item Numbers 3 and 4 were heard together. Ms. Rodeane
Widom, Library Director, presented both items.
3. PUBLIC ART FOR FOOTHILLS RECREATION AND AQUATICS CENTER
This is a request from the Glendale Arts Commission for the City Council to enter
into a public art contract with artist Gordon Huether for the Foothills Recreation and
Aquatics Center located on the northeast corner of Union Hills Drive and 57th Avenue in
an amount not to exceed $115,000.
This public art project addresses the City Council's goal of enhancing the quality
of life for citizens of Glendale.
This project was initiated through a request from the Parks and Recreation
Department to partner with the Glendale Arts Commission to enhance the Foothills
Recreation and Aquatics Center with art.
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The Glendale Arts Commission unanimously approved Gordon Huether for this
project on August 17, 2005. The artist is from Napa, California. His experience with
other similar projects includes the Hiroshige Museum of Art, Tendo, Japan; the Charles
Schwab Building, San Francisco, California; and the Ontario International Airport,
Ontario, California.
The artwork will adorn the main entrance of the building, which faces the parking
lot along Union Hills Drive. The artwork will be integrated into the 900-square foot
south-facing glass curtain wall of the building's lobby. The 14-foot high by 16-foot wide
artwork will consist of 21 6-foot high by 2-foot long panels made of mouth-blown glass.
The glass panels will be thermally insulated for energy conservation. The artwork will
require no special lighting or maintenance other than periodic cleaning. Imagery on the
artwork will feature hand-drawn international sports symbols that represent the Center's
varied activities. The artist selected the bold colors of oranges and purples to
complement the lobby's color scheme and to make the artwork visible from both inside
and outside the building. The city will own the copyright for the artwork.
The project will be completed prior to the building's opening in the summer of
2006.
The project will enhance and beautify the Foothills Recreation and Aquatics
Center and bring new public art to the community. Since 1983, it has been the city's
policy to enhance municipal buildings and other public facilities with works of art, with
funding provided by one percent of capital construction contracts. The placement of
this work of art will contribute to the Arts Commission's goal to ensure public art is
distributed throughout the city.
The process began with a national call to artists. A selection was assembled to
review applications from artists nationwide and plan and implement the project. The
selected artist was recommended by the selection panel on the basis of experience with
past similar projects and vision for Glendale's project.
The Arts Commission unanimously approved the artist's design concept on
October 19, 2005. The project budget of $100,000, plus a 15% contingency of
$15,000, comes from the Arts Commission Fund.
Grants Capital Expense One-Time Cost Budgeted Unbudgeted Total
X X X $115,000
Account Name, Fund, Account and Line Item Number:
Arts Commission Fund, 70-9700-8320
The recommendation was to authorize entering into a public art contract with
Gordon Huether for the Foothills Recreation and Aquatics Center in an amount not to
exceed $115,000.
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4. FIRE STATION #159 PUBLIC ART
This is a request from the Glendale Arts Commission for the City Council to enter
into a public art contract with LeFevre Studios for Fire Station #159 located near the
northeast corner of Bell Road and 63rd Avenue, in an amount not to exceed $80,500.
This public art project addresses the City Council's goal of quality of life for
citizens of Glendale.
This request was initiated through a request from the Fire Department to partner
with the Glendale Arts Commission to enhance Fire Station #159 with art.
The Glendale Arts Commission unanimously approved LeFevre Studios for this
project on July 20, 2005. Gregg LeFevre and his partner, Jennifer Andrews, are from
New York City. Their experience with other similar projects includes McCarran
International Airport, Las Vegas, Nevada; King County Courthouse, Seattle,
Washington; and Foley Square, New York City, New York.
Located on the front of the building and in the lobby area, the artwork consists of
4 large bronze medallions. The artwork imagery features stylized firefighting equipment
such as fire axes, picks, ladders, hoses and alarm bells. The Fire Department's
mission and station number are also featured in the artwork.
Passersby in automobiles on 63rd Avenue can view two of the medallions located
near the building's front entrance. At a distance, the artwork appears abstract. As
visitors approach the outdoor artworks, the imagery becomes more realistic. Visitors to
the building's lobby can view the other two medallions. The outdoor artworks are 4 feet
in diameter, while the indoor artworks are 3 feet in diameter. The city will own the
copyright for the artwork.
The project is scheduled for completion in the summer of 2006.
The project will enhance and beautify the Fire Station #159 and bring new public
art to the community. Since 1983, it has been the city's policy to enhance municipal
buildings and other public facilities with works of art, with funding provided by one
percent of capital construction contracts. The placement of this work of art will
contribute to the Arts Commission's goal to ensure public art is distributed throughout
the city.
The process began with a national call to artists. A selection panel was
assembled to review applications from public artists and plan and implement this
project. The selected artists were recommended by the selection panel on the basis of
experience with past similar projects and vision for Glendale's project.
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The Arts Commission unanimously approved the artists design concept on
October 19, 2005. Funding for the $70,000 project, and a 15% contingency of$10,500,
comes from the Arts Commission's Fund.
Grants Capital Expense One-Time Cost Budgeted Unbudgeted Total
X X X $80,500
Account Name, Fund, Account and Line Item Number;
Arts Commission Fund, 70-9700-8320
The recommendation was to authorize the entering into a public art contract with
LeFevre Studios for Fire Station #159 in an amount not to exceed $80,500.
Councilmember Lieberman explained he pulled Items 3 and 4 off the Consent
Agenda because he is proud of the city's public art program and believes it should
receive more publicity.
It was moved by Clark, and seconded by Lieberman, to approve the
recommended actions on Consent Agenda Item Numbers 3 and 4. The motion
carried unanimously.
ORDINANCES
7. SALT RIVER PROJECT IRRIGATION EASEMENTS: (1) 59TH AND OLIVE
AVENUES AND; (2) 91s1 AND SAN JUAN AVENUES
Mr. Larry Broyles, City Engineer, presented this item.
This is a request for the City Council to adopt an ordinance granting the following
irrigation easements in favor of Salt River Project (SRP): (1) along the west side of 59
Avenue, north of Olive Avenue; and (2) along the west side of 91st Avenue, north of San
Juan Avenue.
Glendale Onboard (GO) will be improving the traffic flow along 59th Avenue,
north of Olive Avenue, beginning in June of 2006. SRP will be relocating its existing
underground irrigation pipe in January of 2006, at the city's request.
Glendale's 91st Avenue, Camelback Road to Glendale Avenue project will be
improving the traffic flow along 91st Avenue. The city requested SRP to relocate an
existing turnout facility on the west side of 91st Avenue, north of San Juan Avenue.
These easements are necessary to protect SRP's facilities and existing land
rights.
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The recommendation was to waive reading beyond the title and adopt an
ordinance authorizing the City Manager to execute the following irrigation easements in
favor of Salt River Project: (1) along the west side of 59th Avenue, north of Olive
Avenue; and (2) along the west side of 91St Avenue, north of San Juan Avenue.
Ordinance No. 2475 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 THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE TWO
IRRIGATION EASEMENTS IN FAVOR OF SALT RIVER PROJECT AT THE
FOLLOWING LOCATIONS: (1) ALONG THE WEST SIDE OF 591H AVENUE, NORTH
OF OLIVE AVENUE; AND (2) ALONG THE WEST SIDE OF 91ST AVENUE, NORTH
OF SAN JUAN AVENUE; AND ORDERING THAT A CERTIFIED COPY OF THIS
ORDINANCE BE RECORDED.
It was moved by Frate, and seconded by Martinez, to approve Ordinance
No. 2475 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.
8. PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENT: 58TH DRIVE AND GLENDALE AVENUE
Mr. Larry Broyles, City Engineer, presented this item.
This is a request for the City Council to adopt an ordinance granting a public
utility easement along the south side of Glendale Avenue and the west side of 58th
Drive on city-owned property. This easement will allow the installation and relocation of
public utilities for the 59tn and Glendale Avenues overpass on Grand Avenue.
As part of the Grand Avenue improvement project, it is necessary to install
additional electrical transformers and relocate electrical lighting lines on city-owned
property located near the intersection of 59th and Glendale Avenues. This easement
will provide an optimal location for the utilities and will provide protection to the utilities.
The recommendation was to waive reading beyond the title and adopt an
ordinance authorizing the City Manager to execute a public utility easement along the
south side of Glendale Avenue and the west side of 58 h Drive on city-owned property.
Ordinance No. 2476 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 THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A PUBLIC
UTILITY EASEMENT ALONG THE SOUTH SIDE OF GLENDALE AVENUE AND THE
WEST SIDE OF 58TH DRIVE TO ALLOW THE INSTALLATION AND RELOCATION
OF PUBLIC UTILITIES FOR THE 59TH AND GLENDALE AVENUES OVERPASS ON
GRAND AVENUE; AND ORDERING THAT A CERTIFIED COPY OF THIS
ORDINANCE BE RECORDED.
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It was moved by Martinez, and seconded by Lieberman, to approve
Ordinance No. 2476 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.
9. ARIZONA PUBLIC SERVICE COMPANY ELECTRICAL EASEMENTS: (1) 63RD
AND NORTHERN AVENUES AND; (2) MYRTLE AND 591H AVENUES
Mr. Larry Broyles, City Engineer, presented this item.
This is a request for the City Council to adopt an ordinance granting the following
electrical easements in favor of Arizona Public Service Company (APS): (1) at the
southwest corner of 63rd and Northern Avenues; and (2) along the north side of Myrtle
Avenue, 114.33 feet east of 59th Avenue.
As part of the construction of the park facilities on the southwest corner of 63`d
and Northern Avenues, the city has requested APS to provide new electrical service. In
order to provide this service, APS has requested an electrical easement for the
installation of its transformer. The total size of the easement is 72 square feet.
As part of the Catlin Court Alleyways project, the city has requested additional
electrical service to city property on the northeast corner of 59th and Myrtle Avenues. In
order to provide this service, APS has requested an electrical utility easement on the
north side of Myrtle Avenue, 114.33 feet east of 59th Avenue. The total size of the
easement is 1,427.5 square feet.
These easements are necessary to protect APS' facilities.
Granting these easements will allow the city to provide additional lighting and
electrical service to the nearby public parking facility and park, making them safer and
more comfortable for parking and pedestrian use, and will allow the overhead power
lines to be placed underground.
The recommendation was to waive reading beyond the title and adopt an
ordinance authorizing the City Manager to execute the following electrical easements in
favor of Arizona Public Service Company: (1) at the southwest corner of 63rd and
Northern avenues; and (2) along the north side of Myrtle Avenue, 114.33 feet east of
59th Avenue.
Ordinance No. 2477 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 THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE TWO
ELECTRICAL EASEMENTS IN FAVOR OF ARIZONA PUBLIC SERVICE COMPANY
FOR THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS: (1) AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF 63Rd
AND NORTHERN AVENUES FOR PARK FACILITIES; AND (2) ALONG THE NORTH
SIDE OF MYRTLE AVENUE, 114.33 FEET EAST OF 59TH AVENUE AS PART OF
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THE CATLIN COURT ALLEYWAYS PROJECT; AND ORDERING THAT A
CERTIFIED COPY OF THIS ORDINANCE BE RECORDED.
It was moved by Goulet, and seconded by Lieberman, to approve
Ordinance No. 2477 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.
REQUEST FOR FUTURE WORKSHOP AND EXECUTIVE SESSION
It was moved by Eggleston, and seconded by Martinez, to hold a City
Council Workshop at 1:30 p.m. in Room B-3 of the City Council Chambers on
Tuesday, January 3, 2006, to be followed by an Executive Session pursuant to
A.R.S. 38-431.03. The motion carried unanimously.
CITIZEN COMMENTS
There were no citizen comments at the meeting.
COUNCIL COMMENTS AND SUGGESTIONS
Councilmember Clark wished everyone a Happy New Year.
Councilmember Goulet stated the city has started a number of significant
projects and the upcoming year should be spectacular for the City of Glendale. He
wished everyone a safe and Happy New Year.
Councilmember Lieberman agreed this is a great time in the City of Glendale.
He wished everyone health, happiness, prosperity and peace.
Vice Mayor Eggleston also wished everyone a happy and prosperous New Year.
Councilmember Martinez added his good wishes for the New Year.
Councilmember Frate wished everyone a Healthy and Happy New Year. He
urged residents to learn CPR and to watch children around water.
Mayor Scruggs said she represented the City of Glendale at the Insight Bowl,
noting Glendale is the 2006 recipient of the Maricopa County Stadium District's Field of
Dreams Program. She explained Glendale would receive the turf being used for the
Insight Bowl for installation at the Glendale Youth Sports Field and city park currently
under construction. She said the youth sports fields encompass 13 acres and will
provide for amateur youth sport activities and will allow the city to host special events in
connection with the Arizona Cardinals, Arizona Sports and Tourism Authority, and the
Fiesta Bowl. She wished everyone a Happy New Year.
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ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:30 p.m.
Pamela Hanna - City Clerk
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