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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - Minutes - City Council - Meeting Date: 4/11/2006 (5) MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, MARICOPA COUNTY, ARIZONA, HELD TUESDAY, APRIL 11, 2006, 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. Mayor Scruggs welcomed Caleb Coberly and Malachi Coberly from Boy Scout Troop 468 and Chris Brohart and Spenser Brohart from Boy Scout Troop 105 St. Jerome Parish. COMPLIANCE WITH ARTICLE VII, SECTION 6(c) OF THE GLENDALE CHARTER A statement was filed by the City Clerk that the one resolution and six 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 MARCH 28, 2006 COUNCIL MEETING It was moved by Goulet, and seconded by Frate, to dispense with the reading of the minutes of the March 28, 2006 regular 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 PROCLAMATION IN RECOGNITION OF NATIONAL CRIME VICTIMS' RIGHTS WEEK, APRIL 23 THROUGH APRIL 29, 2006 AND THE 30-YEAR ANNIVERSARY OF GLENDALE VICTIM ASSISTANCE This is a request for the City Council to proclaim April 23 through April 29, 2006, as National Crime Victims' Rights Week. This proclamation recognizes crime victims' suffering, struggles and loss, as well as the services that aid these citizens. This proclamation would also recognize the 30-year anniversary of the Glendale Victim Assistance Unit. This proclamation would address the Council's goals of enhancing the quality of life for Glendale residents and to ensure public safety and awareness. 1 The Glendale Police Department's Victims Assistance caseworkers play a crucial role in ensuring that victims of crime are treated with dignity and respect. The Victims Assistance Unit was one of the first of its kind in the nation and has been serving victims for 30 years. The Victims Assistance Unit is part of a national movement to better serve victims of crime. Glendale caseworkers assist over 25,000 victims a year. These highly dedicated staff members serve the citizens of Glendale around the clock. Glendale is proud to have professional Victims Assistance caseworkers to aid in reducing the impact of trauma on crime victims. Last year, the Mayor recognized April 10 through April 16, 2005, as Victims' Rights week with a proclamation. For the past 30 years, victims of crime in Glendale have received numerous services through the Glendale Police Department and the Victim Assistance staff. These services include crisis counseling, advocacy, information and referral. This proclamation would allow these services to be recognized as available to any person victimized in Glendale. This proclamation would also allow the citizens of Glendale to know that if they are ever victimized they will be treated with the dignity and respect they deserve. This proclamation is part of a nationwide movement that recognizes crime victims' rights. It will be part of Glendale's participation in this movement. The recommendation was to present a proclamation recognizing April 23 through April 29, 2006, as National Crime Victims' Rights Week and recognizing the 30th anniversary of the Glendale Victim Assistance Program. The West Valley Advocacy Center staff will be accepting the proclamation. Mayor Scruggs proclaimed April 23 through 29, 2006 as National Crime Victims' Rights Week and recognized the 30th anniversary of the Glendale Victim Assistance Program. She presented the proclamation to the West Valley Advocacy Center staff. Mayor Scruggs called the following people forward: Lt. Christine DeSanti, Sgt. Mark Durham, Sgt. Rick St. John, Mike Eyer, Syd Hawkins, Lori Smith, Nancy Jo McLeod and Bianca Contreras. Lt. Christine DeSanti recognized current and former employees and volunteers of the Victims Assistance program as well as those who have been assisted or impacted by the program over the past 30 years. She thanked the Mayor and Council for the proclamation. 2 PROCLAMATION IN RECOGNITION OF NATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATOR WEEK, APRIL 9 THROUGH APRIL 15, 2006 This is a request for the City Council to proclaim April 9 through April 15, 2006, as National Telecommunicator Week. This proclamation recognizes the effort, work and dedication of 911 radio dispatchers and calltakers. The Glendale Police Department's Communications Center Specialists and Supervisors play a critical role in the health and safety of persons within Glendale. Communications Center personnel process nearly 600,000 telephone calls each year with 160,000 of those being 911 calls. These highly dedicated staff members serve the citizens of Glendale around the clock. Glendale is proud to have professional telecommunication's personnel who efficiently and effectively process the numerous calls for information and assistance. Citizens in Glendale receive superior service through the Glendale Police Department and the Communications Center staff including providing information, call processing and immediate dispatch of emergency calls for help. This proclamation recognizes this service as available to any person in need of assistance in the city. This proclamation will affirm to citizens that if they are ever in need of assistance, they will be treated with respect and in a professional manner by our dispatch center. The recommendation was to present a proclamation recognizing April 9 through April 15, 2006 as Telecommunicator Week. Glendale Police Communications personnel will be present to accept the proclamation. Mayor Scruggs recognized April 9 through 15, 2006 as Telecommunicator Week and presented a proclamation to Glendale Police Communications personnel. Mayor Scruggs called the following people forward: Communications Supervisors Mr. Hal Brooks, Ms. Sherrie Clark, Ms. Loretta Hadlock, Ms. Martha Henderson and Communications Specialists Ms. Doreen Anderson and Ms. Barb Schwenck. Mr. Hal Brooks thanked the Mayor and Council for the proclamation. APOLLO HAWKS BOYS VARSITY BASKETBALL 4A-1 STATE CHAMPIONSHIP - PROCLAMATION OF RECOGNITION This is a request for the City Council to issue a Proclamation of Recognition to the Apollo High School Boys Varsity Basketball team who recently won the 4A-1 State Championship title. 3 We are recognizing the significant accomplishment achieved by the Apollo Hawks and their coaches, and expressing our gratitude for the pride and recognition they have brought to themselves, Apollo High School and the community of Glendale. The recommendation was to present a Proclamation of Recognition to Coach Mark Nold and the members of the Apollo Varsity Boys Basketball team. Mayor Scruggs presented a proclamation of recognition to Coach Mark Nold, Assistant Coach Randy Orr and the members of the Apollo Varsity Boys Basketball Team. Mayor Scruggs called the following people forward: Team Captains Mr. Tristan Wilson, Mr. Isaac Lewis, Mr. Kody Braddix and players Mr. Brandon House, Mr. Bryan Rand, Mr. Prince Amukamara, Mr. Brad Wespieser, Mr. Chris Leon, Mr. Tirso Madrid, Mr. Anthony Ditto, Mr. Bob Campbell, Mr. Josh Parker and Head Coach Mark Nold and Assistant Coach Randy Orr. Team Captains Tristan Williams, Isaac Lewis, and Kody Braddix expressed their appreciation and presented the Mayor and Council with a signed State Championship basketball. CONSENT AGENDA Mr. Ed Beasley, City Manager, read Agenda Item Numbers 1 through 6 by number and title. 1 . LIQUOR LICENSE NO. 3-1051 — TWO BROTHERS MARKET This is a request by Neenos B. Korkees for the City Council to approve a new Series 10 (Liquor Store - Beer & Wine) license for Two Brothers Market, located at 5508 North 43rd Avenue. The approval of this license will not increase the total number of liquor licenses in this area. The establishment is over 300 feet from any school or church. The Planning Department, the Police Department, and the Maricopa County Health Department have reviewed the application and determined that it meets all technical requirements. No protests were received during the 20-day posting period. The recommendation was to forward a recommendation for approval to the Arizona Department of Liquor Licenses and Control for Liquor License Number 3-1051. 4 2. SPECIAL EVENT LIQUOR LICENSE FOR THUNDERBIRD RUGBY FOOTBALL CLUB This is a request by Adam Kwaku Priebe for the City Council to approve a special event liquor license for Thunderbird Rugby Football Club. This application is for serving purposes only; there will be no liquor sales. This event is a rugby tournament, which will be held at 15249 North 59th Avenue. The event will be on Saturday, April 29, 2006 from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. If this license is approved, the total days expended by this applicant will be one of the allowed 10 days this year. Under the provisions of Arizona Revised Statutes Sec. 4-203.02, the Arizona Department of Liquor Licenses and Control may issue a special event liquor license only if the Council recommends approval of such license. The recommendation was to forward a recommendation for approval to the Arizona Department of Liquor Licenses and Control for this special event liquor license for Thunderbird Rugby Football Club. 3. SPECIAL EVENT LIQUOR LICENSE FOR HOSPICE OF THE VALLEY This is a request by Carole S. Barryhill for the City Council to approve a special event liquor license for Hospice of the Valley. This application is for wine tasting; there will be no liquor sales. This event is a fundraiser, which will be held at Arrowhead Country Club located at 19888 North 73`' Avenue. The event will be on Monday, May 1 , 2006 from 3:00 to 10:00 p.m. If this license is approved, the total days expended by this applicant will be one of the allowed 10 days this year. Under the provisions of Arizona Revised Statutes Sec. 4-203.02, the Arizona Department of Liquor Licenses and Control may issue a special event liquor license only if the Council recommends approval of such license. The recommendation was forward a recommendation for approval to the Arizona Department of Liquor Licenses and Control for this special event liquor license for Hospice of the Valley. 4. PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH ADVANCED RESEARCH MANAGEMENT CONSULTANTS, INC. This is a request for the City Council to authorize the City Manager to enter into a professional services agreement with Advanced Research Management Consultants, Inc. (ARMC) in an amount not to exceed $75,000. 5 This professional services agreement is for the provision of leadership training for the city's leadership team consisting of department directors, chiefs, deputy city managers, the Assistant City Manager and City Manager. This leadership training, consistent with our organizational philosophy, is being designed to incorporate the city's strategic goals, values, philosophy and core competencies. The curriculum will ensure that the training is relevant to the overall direction of the organization and community. The funds for this training are located in the non-departmental budget. Grants Capital Expense One-Time Cost Budgeted Unbudgeted Total X X $75,000 Account Name, Fund, Account and Line Item Number 01-2440-7330 The recommendation was to authorize the City Manager to enter into a professional services agreement with Advanced Research Management Consultants, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $75,000. 5. CONTINGENCY FUND TRANSFER REQUEST FOR PURCHASE OF FIRE ENGINE This is a request for the City Council to authorize the transfer of $409,606 in Fiscal Year (FY) 2005-06 general fund contingency appropriation authority and funds. This is also a request for the City Council to approve the purchase of a loaner fire engine from Frontier Emergency Products, first year replacement fund costs and first year operation and maintenance (O&M) costs. This item supports the council priorities of enhancing the quality of life in Glendale and ensuring public safety. The Glendale Fire Department ordered a new fire engine for Fire Station 159 from Frontier Emergency Products in June of 2004. The City Council approved RFP 02-35 on November 12, 2002 for this purchase. Due to a long manufacturing delay the Fire Department accepted a new fire engine on loan from Frontier Emergency Products at no charge to offset penalty fees. The fire engine that was ordered has arrived and is ready for delivery to the Fire Department. Frontier Emergency Products has offered the Fire Department the opportunity to purchase the loaner fire engine with 7,861 original miles at a reduced price of $357,392 with a full three-year warranty. If purchased today, the same fire engine would cost $427,334. 6 The purchase of this fire engine will help relieve the pressure on the current fleet of front line fire engines. Additionally, this fire engine is equipped with newer technology and features that provide greater efficiency and reliability. This transaction will require the transfer of appropriation authority and funds of $409,606 from FY 2005-06 General Fund Contingency, Account No. 01-2450-7000. If Council approves this transfer, a new General Fund PAYGO project-account number combination will be created for the purchase of the fire engine ($357,392) and replacement fund costs for FY 2006-07 ($35,714). The Fire Support Services, Account No. 01-3330-7972 will be used for the O&M costs ($16,500). Grants Capital Expense One-Time Cost Budgeted Unbudgeted Total X X X $409,606 Account Name, Fund, Account and Line Item Number PAYGO account number to be assigned upon approval - $357,392 First year vehicle replacement fund contribution (41-0041-4575) - $35,714 Fire Support Services (01-3330-7972) - $16,500 The recommendation was to authorize the transfer of $409,606 in Fiscal Year 2005-06 general fund contingency appropriation authority and funds and approve the purchase of a fire engine, first year replacement fund costs and first year operation and maintenance costs. 6. FINAL PLAT APPLICATION FP05-06: SHILOH — 8090 WEST CAMELBACK ROAD This is a request by Land Solutions, Inc. for City Council to approve the final plat for Shiloh, a gated subdivision, to be located at 8090 West Camelback Road. The proposed final plat is consistent with the General Plan and the SR-17 (Suburban Residential) zoning district. This request meets the requirements of the Subdivision and Minor Land Division Ordinance and the Residential Design and Development Manual. The 10-acre site is located on the north side of Camelback Road, east of 83rd Avenue. The development will include 18 custom home lots fronting onto a private street at a density of 1.8 dwelling units per acre. Lot sizes vary from 17,315 square feet to 19,233 square feet. The proposed minimum lot width is 115 feet and the proposed minimum lot depth is 130 feet. 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 FP05-06. 7 It was moved by Eggleston, and seconded by Frate, to approve the recommended actions on Consent Agenda Item Nos. 1 through 6; and to forward Liquor License Application No. No. 3-1051 for Two Brothers and Special Event Liquor Licenses for Thunderbird Rugby Football Club and Hospice of the Valley to the State of Arizona Department of Liquor Licenses and Control, with the recommendation for approval. The motion carried unanimously. LAND DEVELOPMENT ACTIONS 7. FINAL PLAT APPLICATION FP05-08: THE QUARTER CONDOMINIUMS — 6605 NORTH 93RD AVENUE Mr. Jon Froke, AICP, Planning Director, presented this item. This is a request by TCR Southwest Properties, Inc. for City Council to approve the final plat for The Quarter Condominiums located within Westgate at 6605 North 93g Avenue. The site is east of Glendale Arena. The final plat is consistent with the General Plan and the approved PAD zoning for the Westgate development. This request meets the requirements of the Subdivision and Minor Land Division Ordinance and the Residential Design and Development Manual. This luxury 171 unit condominium complex is located on parcels 6A and 14A of Westgate, which together total 8.7 acres. The project is located on the east side of 93`d Avenue, north and south of Coyotes Boulevard. This gated three-story development has a clubhouse, pools and landscaped open space. Each dwelling unit has a direct access two-car garage below the living area of the residence. The Westgate Planned Area Development was approved by the Council on July 24, 2002. The location and design of this project provides the community with a unique living environment in an urban setting. The recommendation was to approve Final Plat Application FP05-08. The applicant was present but chose not to address the Council. It was moved by Martinez, and seconded by Frate, to approve Final Plat Application FP05-08. 8 Beginning of verbatim comments. Councilmember Clark: Yes, just for the record, Trammel Crow is a wonderful company this is a wonderful project, I wish it were someplace else quite frankly. I indicated at the time that the Ellman project was approved by council that I felt that high density residential was not necessarily a component that that Westgate project needed to be successful. I still believe that today, if it were anyplace else, well I wouldn't say if it were anyplace else, I just have difficulty with high density in general, but most specifically this area is receiving a lot more high density projects than anyone had participated. We have some coming on the north side on Zanjero and obviously these projects on the south side of Glendale. So even though it's a wonderful project and I have no objection to the project itself, I still must maintain that I regret its location and for that reason I will be voting no on the project. Mayor Scruggs: I am just going to as a point of order because the other week Councilmember Clark voted no on a project because she was afraid that if she voted yes then she might have one in her neighborhood. Is that Ok? To vote no on a project for a reason totally separate from what we are being asked to consider, does everyone have the right to vote no on issues other than what we are asked to consider. That is the plat application in conformance with (sentence not completed) Mr. Tindall: Well, Mayor the councilmembers are free to vote as they choose to vote Mayor Scruggs: So irrelevant Mr. Tindall: That's true Mayor Scruggs: And the reason why I was asking is the other night you know there was a totally unrelated reason for the no vote and if that was the swing vote that caused a project to fail that's perfectly OK Mr. Tindall: That would be the case Mayor, yes Mayor Scruggs: Ok, yes Vice Mayor Eggleston End of verbatim comments. Councilmember Clark said, while she believes the project is wonderful, she would rather it be in another location. She expressed her opinion high density residential is not a necessary component of the Ellman project, pointing out the subject area is receiving a considerable number of high-density projects. She stated, despite having no objection to the project itself, she will vote against the motion. 9 Mayor Scruggs noted Councilmember Clark voted no on a project last week because she feared an affirmative vote would open her neighborhood up for a similar project. She asked if it is acceptable to vote against a project for a reason that is separate from the case being considered. Mr. Tindall stated the Council Members are free to vote as they choose. Vice Mayor Eggleston said he believes the project is beautiful and well suited for the area. He noted a few people have already asked him when they will begin selling the condominiums. He expressed his opinion the project will enhance rather than diminish the overall development. Councilmember Frate said he visited the site and found a line of people wafting to get in. He said the project has been well received and he commends the applicant and the city's Planning Department staff for coming up with a very nice product. Councilmember Martinez stated he believes the project to be first class, comparing it with the Arrowhead Summit development in the northern part of the city. Councilmember Goulet said 10 to 12 years ago they never considered mixing residential and commercial. He agreed the project would be first rate, stating it will give people a housing option that they desire. Upon a call for the question, the motion carried by a vote of 6 to 1 with Council Member Clark voting Nay. ORDINANCES 8. PARALLEL PARKING EASEMENT: SOUTH SIDE OF COYOTES BOULEVARD, WEST OF 93hc AVENUE Mr. Craig Johnson, Assistant City Engineer, presented this item. This is a request for the City Council to adopt an ordinance granting a parallel parking easement to IGTBG Westgate Apartments Limited Partnership along the south side of Coyotes Boulevard, west of 93rd Avenue. This easement will accommodate development of "The Alexan" live-work apartment project on Lot 7-1 of Westgate. "The Alexan" is planned as live-work units, with parking and businesses on the ground level and living units on the upper levels. Although each living unit has its own parking accommodations, additional parking would be beneficial to support the business aspect of the development. Coyotes Boulevard is not a public thoroughfare at this location, and is located on a lot owned by the city. The portion needed for the parallel parking easement is located south of the existing pavement. Granting this easement will not alter the existing paved area of Coyotes Boulevard. 10 The recommendation was to waive reading beyond the title and adopt an ordinance granting the parallel parking easement to IGTBG Westgate Apartments Limited Partnership along the south side of Coyotes Boulevard, west of 93rd Avenue. Ordinance No. 2494 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 PARALLEL PARKING EASEMENT IN FAVOR OF IGTBG WESTGATE APARTMENTS LIMITED PARTNERSHIP ALONG THE SOUTH SIDE OF COYOTES BOULEVARD TO ACCOMMODATE DEVELOPMENT OF "THE ALEXAN" LIVE- WORK APARTMENT PROJECT AT WESTGATE; AND ORDERING THAT A CERTIFIED COPY OF THIS ORDINANCE BE RECORDED. It was moved by Martinez, and seconded by Clark, to approve Ordinance No. 2494 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. ABANDONMENT OF SIDEWALK EASEMENT: LOT 14A, WESTGATE Mr. Craig Johnson, Assistant City Engineer, presented this item. This is a request for the City Council to adopt an ordinance abandoning a 6.5- foot wide sidewalk easement along the north side of Coyotes Boulevard, between 91St and 93rd avenues, to accommodate development of "The Quarter at Westgate" condominium project on Lot 14A of Westgate. Westgate was first platted with a sidewalk easement on Lot 14A included to accommodate a driveway and sidewalk for movement between Coyotes Boulevard, located adjacent south of Lot 14A, and the temporary parking area for which Lot 14A has been used. The development proposed for Lot 14A removes this driveway and sidewalk. As a result, the sidewalk easement is no longer needed and the developer has requested the city formally abandon it. The final approved plat for development of Lot 14A will provide any new easements or rights-of-way that are required by the city. The recommendation was to waive reading beyond the title and adopt an ordinance abandoning the sidewalk easement located near the southeast corner of Lot 14A on the Westgate final plat. 11 Ordinance No. 2495 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 ABANDONMENT OF A SIDEWALK EASEMENT ALONG THE NORTH SIDE OF COYOTES BOULEVARD, BETWEEN 915T AND 93RD AVENUES IN GLENDALE, ARIZONA TO THE OWNERS OF RECORD OF THE ABUTTING PROPERTY; AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO RECORD A CERTIFIED COPY OF THIS ORDINANCE. It was moved by Frate, and seconded by Martinez, to approve Ordinance No. 2495 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. 10. SALT RIVER PROJECT ELECTRICAL EASEMENT: 918T AVENUE AND COYOTES BOULEVARD Mr. Craig Johnson, Assistant City Engineer, presented this item. This is a request for the City Council to adopt an ordinance granting an electrical easement in favor of Salt River Project (SRP) for a connection on Lot 14B of Westgate, at the northwest corner of 91st Avenue and Coyotes Boulevard. As part of development activities in Westgate, SRP needs a tie-in to its electrical facilities along the west side of 91st avenue. The connection, located north of the northwest corner of 91St Avenue and Coyotes Boulevard, crosses a portion of Lot 14B of the Westgate development. The recommendation was to waive reading beyond the title and adopt an ordinance authorizing the City Manager to execute an electrical easement in favor of Salt River Project, at the northwest corner of 91st Avenue and Coyotes Boulevard. Ordinance No. 2496 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 AN ELECTRICAL EASEMENT IN FAVOR OF SALT RIVER PROJECT AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF 91ST AVENUE AND COYOTES BOULEVARD; AND ORDERING THAT A CERTIFIED COPY OF THIS ORDINANCE BE RECORDED. It was moved by Martinez, and seconded by Frate, to approve Ordinance No. 2496 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. 12 11. AUTHORIZATION TO SELL HIGHWAY USER REVENUE BONDS Mr. Ray Shuey, Chief Financial Officer, presented this item. This is a request for the City Council to adopt an ordinance awarding highway user revenue (HURF) bonds to the lowest responsive bidder and authorizes the issuance of the bonds. The bond proceeds will fund various projects included in the city's Capital Improvement Plan (CIP). In November of 1999, Glendale voters authorized the issuance of $411 million in bonds for various capital improvements in the city, including street improvements. As of June 30, 2005, $135 million has been issued. The bonds will fund projects authorized by the 1999 election and are payable from revenues to be derived from taxes, fees, charges and other moneys collected by the State of Arizona and returned to the City for street and highway purposes. Underwriting bids were received on April 11, 2006. Staff and the city's financial advisor evaluated and verified the bids received to assure their accuracy and benefit to the city. The recommended bid is now brought to the Council for review. The Council can accept the recommended bid by adopting the bond ordinance. On March 28, 2006, Council adopted a resolution authorizing the publication of a notice in the Glendale Star of the city's intent to sell HURF bonds, and authorized staff to prepare and distribute the official statement and other bid documents. Budgeted CIP projects that will be funded by this transaction include Bethany Home Road from 91st to 99th Avenue, 91st Avenue from Camelback Road to Maryland Avenue, 67th Avenue from Camelback Road to Grand Avenue. The bonds will be paid from the city's share of state gas tax revenue. The recommendation was to waive reading beyond the title and adopt an ordinance authorizing the sale and issuance of the principal amount of bonds set forth in the ordinance (but not to exceed $16,000,000) of highway user revenue bonds and declaring an emergency to lock in the interest rate. Councilmember Lieberman commented the city received excellent rates. Ordinance No. 2497 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 PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF CITY OF GLENDALE, ARIZONA STREET AND HIGHWAY USER REVENUE BONDS, SERIES 2006, IN AN AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $16,000,000 FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING FUNDS TO IMPROVE, CONSTRUCT, RECONSTRUCT AND MAINTAIN STREETS AND 13 HIGHWAYS IN THE CITY AND TO ACQUIRE RIGHTS-OF-WAY FOR THAT PURPOSE AND TO PAY ALL NECESSARY LEGAL, FINANCIAL, ARCHITECTURAL, ENGINEERING AND OTHER COSTS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH AND FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING FUNDS TO REFUND CERTAIN PRIOR BONDS; PROVIDING FOR THE AWARD OF SAID BONDS; AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A BOND REGISTRAR AGREEMENT; AUTHORIZING AN OFFICIAL STATEMENT; AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A CONTINUING DISCLOSURE UNDERTAKING AND CERTAIN OTHER DOCUMENTS AND THE TAKING OF CERTAIN OTHER ACTIONS IN CONNECTION WITH THE ISSUANCE AND DELIVERY OF THE BONDS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. It was moved by Goulet, and seconded by Frate, to approve Ordinance No. 2497 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. 12. AUTHORIZATION TO SELL NEW AND REFUNDING GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS Mr. Ray Shuey, Chief Financial Officer, presented this item. This is a request for the City Council to adopt two ordinances awarding general obligation (G.O.) bonds and G.O. refunding bonds to the lowest responsive bidders and to authorize the issuance of the bonds. The bond proceeds will fund various projects included in the city's Capital Improvement Plan (CIP). The refunding bonds reduce interest cost on outstanding debt. In November of 1999, Glendale voters authorized the issuance of $411 million in bonds for various capital improvements in the city including flood control projects, economic development, transit, government facilities, landfill, water and sewer, parks and street improvements. As of June 30, 2005, $135 million has been issued. The bonds will fund projects authorized by the 1999 election and are payable from property taxes levied on all taxable property within the city. Underwriting bids were received on April 11, 2006. Staff and the city's financial advisor evaluated and verified the bids received to assure their accuracy and benefit to the city. The recommended bids are now brought to the Council for review. The Council can accept the recommended bids by adopting the two bond ordinances. On March 28, 2006, the Council adopted a resolution authorizing the publication of a notice in the Glendale Star of the city's intent to sell new and refunding GO bonds, and authorized staff to prepare and distribute the official statement and other bid documents. 14 Budgeted CIP projects that will be funded by this transaction include Public Safety Training Facility Phase 1, Police Digital Communication Software Upgrade, and citywide Street Beautification. The bonds will be paid from the city's secondary property tax. There will be no increase in the city's total property tax rate as a result of the issuance of the proposed general obligation bonds. The recommendations were to waive reading beyond the title and adopt an ordinance authorizing the sale and issuance of the principal amount of bonds set forth in the ordinance (but not to exceed $30,000,000) of G.O. bonds and declaring an emergency to lock in the interest rate, and an ordinance authorizing the sale and issuance of the principal amount of bonds set forth in the ordinance (but not to exceed $10,500,000) of G.O. refunding bonds and declaring an emergency to lock in the interest rate. Councilmember Lieberman stated having 13 nationally known financial institutions bid for Glendale's bonds shows the value of competitive bidding. He commended city staff on an outstanding job. Ordinance No. 2498 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 PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF CITY OF GLENDALE, ARIZONA GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS, SERIES 2006A, IN AN AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $30,000,000 FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING FUNDS TO PAY ALL OR A PORTION OF THE COSTS OF CERTAIN PROJECTS OF THE CITY AND TO PAY ALL NECESSARY LEGAL, FINANCIAL, ARCHITECTURAL, ENGINEERING AND OTHER COSTS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH; PROVIDING FOR THE AWARD OF SAID BONDS; AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A BOND REGISTRAR AGREEMENT; AUTHORIZING AN OFFICIAL STATEMENT; AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A CONTINUING DISCLOSURE UNDERTAKING, DTC LETTER AGREEMENT AND CERTAIN OTHER DOCUMENTS AND THE TAKING OF CERTAIN OTHER ACTIONS IN CONNECTION WITH THE ISSUANCE AND DELIVERY OF THE BONDS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. It was moved by Goulet, and seconded by Martinez, to approve Ordinance No. 2498 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. 15 Ordinance No. 2499 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 PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF CITY OF GLENDALE, ARIZONA GENERAL OBLIGATION REFUNDING BONDS, SERIES 2006B, IN AN AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $10,500,000 FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING FUNDS TO REFUND CERTAIN OUTSTANDING BONDS AND TO PAY ALL NECESSARY LEGAL, FINANCIAL AND OTHER COSTS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH; PROVIDING FOR THE AWARD OF SAID BONDS; AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A BOND REGISTRAR AGREEMENT; AUTHORIZING AN OFFICIAL STATEMENT; AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A CONTINUING DISCLOSURE UNDERTAKING, DEPOSITORY TRUST AGREEMENT AND CERTAIN OTHER DOCUMENTS AND THE TAKING OF CERTAIN OTHER ACTIONS IN CONNECTION WITH THE ISSUANCE AND DELIVERY OF THE BONDS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. It was moved by Goulet, and seconded by Frate, to approve Ordinance No. 2499 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 13. COUNCIL SALARY RECOMMENDATION Mr. Craig Tindall, City Attorney, presented this item. This is a request for the City Council to adopt a resolution modifying the recommendations of the Council Salary Review Commission (Commission) and referring the proposed amendments to the Glendale City Code to the qualified electors of Glendale for their approval or rejection at the next primary election. Article II, Section 8, Charter of the City of Glendale provides for appointment of a Commission to study the salaries of the Mayor and Council and to make recommendations to Council. The Charter further provides that Council may accept, reject or modify the salary recommendations of the Commission and submit any proposed increase in Council salaries to the voters for approval. The annual salaries of the Mayor and Council were last reviewed in 1996, which resulted in a recommendation for an increase. The Council appointed a Commission, which has met several times and compiled a report containing job evaluation information and salary comparison data. At its February 21, 2006 Workshop, Council modified the salary recommendations of the Commission to an annual salary for the Mayor of $48,000 and an annual salary for the Councilmembers of $34,000. 16 The recommendation was to waive reading beyond the title and adopt a resolution modifying the recommendations of the Council Salary Review Commission and referring the proposed Glendale City Code amendments to the qualified electors of the City of Glendale for their approval or rejection at the next primary election. Resolution No. 3948 New Series was read by number and title only, it being A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, MARICOPA COUNTY, ARIZONA, MODIFYING THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE COUNCIL SALARY REVIEW COMMISSION, AND REFERRING THE PROPOSED GLENDALE CITY CODE AMENDMENTS TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE FOR THEIR APPROVAL OR REJECTION AT THE NEXT GENERAL ELECTION. It was moved by Lieberman, and seconded by Clark, to pass, adopt and approve Resolution No. 3948 New Series. The motion carried unanimously. 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. on Tuesday, April 18, 2006, in Room B-3 of the City Council Chambers, to be followed by an executive session pursuant to ARS 38-431.03. The motion carried unanimously. CITIZEN COMMENTS Mr. Thomas Arnold, a resident of the City of Glendale Cholla district, said he would like the city to consider naming the plaza over the 59th Avenue and Grand bridge in memory of Marty Robbins. Ms. Juanita Buckley, a resident of the City of Glendale Cholla district, stated, rather than renaming the bridge itself, ADOT recommended the city name the plaza at 59th Avenue and Grand after Marty Robbins. She noted Mr. Robbins was a veteran of WWII. Mr. Sammy Combs, Jr., a Glendale business owner, stated he has lived in the Maryvale and Glendale area his whole life and has had a business in Glendale for the past 15 years. He asked the Council to name a park, street or other facility in honor of Marty Robbins. COUNCIL COMMENTS AND SUGGESTIONS Councilmember Goulet stated a fundraiser hosted by the Glendale High School Booster Club would be held on May 6. Councilmember Lieberman invited everyone to the Glendale Jazz Festival April 22-23. 17 Vice Mayor Eggleston said the first annual Signature Event was held by the Bead Museum last Friday, noting the fundraising event was well attended and everyone had a wonderful time. Councilmember Martinez noted his son played for the Apollo Hawks about 30 years ago. He announced a district meeting would be held tomorrow evening at the Sierra Verde Elementary School. Councilmember Frate stated the Acapulco and Sunburst neighborhoods in his district would be having picnics this weekend. He recommended everyone have their auto and home air conditioning units checked to make sure they are ready for the hot summer ahead. He urged everyone to buckle up when traveling over the holiday weekend and to watch children around water. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:00 p.m. 7 2 r! amela a na - City Clerk 18