HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - Minutes - City Council - Meeting Date: 11/15/2006 MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING OF THE COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, MARICOPA COUNTY, ARIZONA,
HELD WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2006, AT 3:30 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.
1 . CALL FOR VOTE TO ENTER INTO AN EXECUTIVE SESSION
It was moved by Eggleston, and seconded by Frate, to enter into an
Executive Session. The motion carried unanimously.
The Special City Council Meeting was reconvened at 4:05 p.m.
2. MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
Mr. Ed Beasley, City Manager, presented this item.
This is a request for the City Council to authorize the City Manager to enter into a
Memorandum of Understanding with two Major League Baseball teams for the
development of a spring training facility.
This agreement will enhance the quality of life for Glendale residents, while
promoting economic development opportunities.
The development of a two-team spring training facility will complement the
synergy that exists within the area's sports and entertainment district and will have a
substantial economic impact on the surrounding region.
The recommendation was to waive reading beyond the title and adopt a
resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into a memorandum of understanding
with two Major League Baseball teams.
Mr. Craig Tindall, City Attorney, advised that he was available for questions.
Resolution No. 4005 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
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH TWO MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL
TEAMS FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF A SPRING TRAINING FACILITY.
It was moved by Eggleston, and seconded by Frate, to pass, adopt, and
approve Resolution No. 4005 New Series. The motion carried unanimously.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 4:10 p.m.
Pamela Hanna - City Clerk
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