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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - Minutes - City Council - Meeting Date: 10/24/2006 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, MARICOPA COUNTY, ARIZONA, HELD TUESDAY, OCTOBER 24, 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 the Boy Scouts of Troop 464 and the students of the Mountain Ridge Government class. The Boy Scouts of Troop 464 were Jeffery Lowe, Nathan Hansen, Wil Cuthbertson, Caden Lundeen, Scott Austin, Ethan Clarke, Tyler Winfrey, Daniel Villa, Seth Swartout and Cameron Lynn. The Government Class from Mountain Ridge High School was represented by Logan Spears. COMPLIANCE WITH ARTICLE VII, SECTION 6(c) OF THE GLENDALE CHARTER A statement was filed by the City Clerk that the five 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 JUNE 27, 2006 CITY COUNCIL MEETING It was moved by Goulet, and seconded by Clark, to dispense with the reading of the minutes of the October 10, 2006 regular City Council meeting, as each member of the Council had been provided copies in advance, and approve them as written. The motion carried unanimously. BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS 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 Expiration Date Date Aviation Advisory Commission Carl M. Dietzman Ocotillo Re-appointment 11/24/2008 11/24/2006 1 Citizens Bicycle Advisory Committee Richard Qualls, Jr. At-Large Appointment 01/14/2008 (Cactus) 10/24/2006 Housing Advisory Commission Philip C. Reina At-Large Appointment 07/01/2007 (Cactus) 10/24/2006 Parks & Recreation Advisory Commission Eric Simon Barrel Vice Chair 01/13/2008 Appointment 10/24/2006 Personnel Board Lawrence Kucera At-Large Re-appointment 12/22/2008 (Barrel) 12/22/2006 Theresa Leon At-Large Re-appointment 12/22/2008 (Barrel) 12/22/2006 Ronald H. Myers At-Large Re-appointment 12/23/2008 Mayoral 12/23/2006 (Cholla) Ronald H. Myers At-Large Chair 12/22/2006 12/22/2007 Mayoral Appointment (Cholla) The recommendation was to make appointments to the Boards and Commissions and administer the Oaths of Office. It was moved by Martinez, and seconded by Goulet, to appoint Carl M. Dietzman to the Aviation Advisory Commission; Richard Qualls, Jr. to the Citizens Bicycle Advisory Committee; Philip C. Reina to the Housing Advisory Commission; Eric Simon to the Parks & Recreation Commission; and Lawrence Kucera, Theresa Leon, and Ronald H. Myers to the Personnel Board, for the terms listed above. The motion carried unanimously. Mayor Scruggs called the appointees forward to receive the oath. Mr. Richard Qualls, Jr., Mr. Philip C. Reina and Mr. Eric Simon received the oath, 2 PROCLAMATIONS AND AWARDS NATIONAL COMMUNITY PLANNING MONTH PROCLAMATION This is a request for the City Council to proclaim the month of October as National Community Planning Month. Richard Schwartz, Chairman of the Glendale Planning Commission will accept the Proclamation. The American Planning Association and its professional institute "The American Institute of Certified Planners" has initiated the inaugural National Community Planning Month to celebrate the achievements of planning throughout America. The celebration of National Community Planning Month gives us the opportunity to publicly recognize the participation and dedication of the volunteer members of the Planning Commission and other citizen planners who have contributed their time and expertise to the improvement of Glendale. The recommendation was to present the proclamation to Mr. Richard Schwartz and proclaim October as National Community Planning Month. Mr. Richard Schwartz, Chairman of the Planning Commission, accepted the proclamation. Mr. Schwartz thanked Mayor Scruggs and Council. He stated that the members of the Planning Commission are very committed to Glendale. He said the City of Glendale is very fortunate to have a planning staff that is working hard to give us a great city. RECOGNITION OF COMMUNITY SERVICE FOR SUSAN R. FERRELL This is a request for the City Council to recognize Ms. Susan Ferrell for her five years of community service on the City of Glendale's Community Development Advisory Committee (CDAC). The CDAC is a critical part of Glendale'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 Council that will revitalize neighborhoods; address urgent community needs, and provide economic opportunity for Glendale citizens. Since 1977, Glendale has received over $45 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 approximately $8.2 million in HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) Program funds that are used specifically for housing-related programs, such as housing rehabilitation and infill housing. Since 2003, the city also 3 has received over $175,000 in American Dream Down payment Initiative (ADDI) funding to help provide homeownership programs to Glendale first-time homebuyers; and since 2004, Glendale has received nearly $294,000 in Emergency Shelter Grants (ESG) funding to help in the prevention of homelessness and provide funding to existing shelters like the West Valley Child Crisis Center, PREHAB of Arizona, and Central Arizona Shelter Services. Ms. Ferrell served on CDAC from July of 2001 through July of 2006. During that time, she also served as the committee Vice-Chair from July of 2002 to July of 2005. As a result of her five-year tenure, Ms. Ferrell provided leadership and helped to make recommendations that provided funding for partners like St. Mary's/Westside Food Bank Alliance, the Glendale Boys and Girls Clubs of Metropolitan Phoenix, Habitat for Humanity, and countless other non-profit organizations in Glendale. She is to be commended for her efforts. The recommendation was to present a plaque of recognition to Ms. Susan R. Ferrell for her outstanding contributions and dedication to serving the citizens of Glendale. Ms. Susan Ferrell accepted the award. She thanked Mayor Scruggs and Council. She said that she would like the Council to put all their resources and efforts to make sure the federal government does not change community development grant programs. She said this is a great program for the citizens. She asked for the Council's assistance. RECOGNITION OF COMMUNITY SERVICE FOR VICKIE CURTIS This is a request for the City Council to recognize Mrs. Vickie Curtis for her three years of community service on Glendale's Citizens' Advisory Commission on Neighborhoods. The Council established the Citizens' Advisory Commission on Neighborhoods in January of 1995, to make funding recommendations on neighborhood improvement grant projects and to provide advice on general policies, strategies and programs relating to the revitalization and preservation of Glendale neighborhoods. Mrs. Curtis served on the Citizens' Advisory Commission on Neighborhoods from December of 2003 through March of 2006. During her tenure of service, Mrs. Curtis assisted the commission with making funding recommendations for 19 neighborhood improvement projects for a total of $925,209. She also assumed a leadership role in assisting with the coordination of key community events hosted by the Commission on an annual basis, including the Neighborhood Leadership Forum and the Holiday Appreciation Event for neighborhood and community volunteers. Additionally, through her experience as a commission member and neighborhood leader, she volunteered a significant amount of time working together with residents and city staff to address a variety of neighborhood issues. 4 The recommendation was to present a plaque of recognition to Mrs. Vickie Curtis for her outstanding contributions and dedication to serving the citizens of Glendale. Ms. Vickie Curtis accepted the award. She thanked Mayor Scruggs and Council. She said working on this issue has been great and an eye opener for her. She invites others to follow her lead and get involved in the community. She recently moved to Phoenix and will continue her work. CONSENT AGENDA Mr. Ed Beasley, City Manager, requested that item number 13 be pulled from the agenda and then read Consent Agenda item numbers 1 through 10 and Ms. Pamela Hanna, City Clerk, read Consent Agenda resolution numbers 11, 12 and 14 by number and title. 1. LIQUOR LICENSE NO. 3-1082 THUNDERBIRD PETROLEUM This is a request for the City Council to approve a new Series 10 (Liquor Store — Beer and Wine) license for Thunderbird Petroleum, located at 6691 West Thunderbird Road. The Arizona State application (number 10075279) was submitted by Hai Minh Vu. The 60-day deadline for processing this application is October 30, 2006. The location of the establishment is 6691 West Thunderbird Road and is within the Sahuaro District, zoned C-3 (heavy commercial). This establishment is over 300 feet from any school or church. This business operated as Thunderbird Ranch Chevron from January of 2001 to present, and held a Series 10 license throughout the duration. This is a new license application by Hai Minh Vu operating with an interim permit. The population density is 1,923 people per square mile. The approval of this license will not increase the total number of liquor licenses in this area. The number of liquor licenses within a one-mile radius is 13 as listed below: Series Type Quantity 7 Bar— Beer & Wine 2 9 Liquor Store —All Liquor 3 10 Liquor Store — Beer & Wine 5 12 Restaurant — All Liquor 3 Total 13 No previous action has occurred. No protests were received during the 20-day posting period. 5 The City of Glendale Planning and Police Departments, as well as the Maricopa County Health Department, have reviewed the application, determined that it meets all technical requirements and have approved this license. Therefore, it is staff's recommendation to forward this application to the Arizona Department of Liquor Licenses and Control with a recommendation of approval. 2. LIQUOR LICENSE NO. 3-1083 ARIZONA PIZZA COMPANY This is a request for the City Council to approve a new Series 12 (Restaurant — All Liquor) license for Arizona Pizza Company, located at 8110 West Union Hills Drive Building 3 No. 350. The Arizona State application (number 12076818) was submitted by Charles Richard Henriques. The 60-day deadline for processing this application is November 10, 2006. The location of the establishment is 8110 West Union Hills Drive Building 3 No. 350 and is within the Cholla District, zoned C-2 (general commercial). This business operated as Arizona Pizza Company from July of 2004 to present, and held a Series 12 license throughout the duration. This is a new license application by Charles Richard Henriques operating with an interim permit. The population density is 3,304 people per square mile. The approval of this license will not increase the total number of liquor licenses in this area. The number of liquor licenses within a one-mile radius is 17 as listed below: Series Type Quantity 3 Microbrewery 1 6 Bar—All Liquor 1 9 Liquor Store —All Liquor 4 10 Liquor Store — Beer & Wine 1 12 Restaurant —All Liquor 10 Total 17 No previous action has occurred. No protests were received during the 20-day posting period. The City of Glendale Planning and Police Departments, as well as the Maricopa County Health Department, have reviewed the application, determined that it meets all technical requirements and have approved this license. Therefore, it is staff's recommendation to forward this application to the Arizona Department of Liquor Licenses and Control with a recommendation of approval. 3. SPECIAL EVENT LIQUOR LICENSE FOR THUNDERBIRD RUGBY FOOTBALL CLUB ATHLETIC TOURNAMENT This is a request for City Council to approve a special event liquor license for Thunderbird Rugby Football Club for an athletic tournament to be held at 15249 North 6 59th Avenue. The event will be held on Saturday, November 4, 2006 from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. and Sunday, November 5, 2006 from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. The special event liquor license was submitted by John Rogowski. If this license is approved, the total days expended by this applicant will be three 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 City Council recommends approval of such license. No previous action has occurred. The City of Glendale Planning, Fire and Police Departments have reviewed the application, determined that it meets all technical requirements and have approved the license. Therefore, it is staff's recommendation to forward the application to the Arizona Department of Liquor Licenses and Control with a recommendation of approval. 4. SPECIAL EVENT LIQUOR LICENSE FOR GOLDEN WHEEL CHARITY FUNDRAISER This is a request for the City Council to approve a special event liquor license for Golden Wheel for a charity fundraiser to be held at 13327 North 65th Drive. The fundraising event will be held on Saturday, December 2, 2006 from 6:00 p.m. to midnight. The proceeds from this event will be used for scholarships and other children's causes. The special event liquor license was submitted by Wendy M. Howe. 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 City Council recommends approval of such license. No previous action has occurred. The City of Glendale Planning, Fire and Police Departments have reviewed the application, determined that it meets all technical requirements and have approved the license. Therefore, it is staffs recommendation to forward the application to the Arizona Department of Liquor Licenses and Control with a recommendation of approval. 5. SPECIAL EVENT LIQUOR LICENSE FOR GLENDALE ACTIVE 20-30 #131 CHARITY FUNDRAISER This is a request for the City Council to approve a special event liquor license for Glendale Active 20-30 #131 for a charity fundraiser to be held at Sahuaro Ranch Park 7 located at 9802 North 59th Avenue. The fundraising event will be held on Sunday, November 5, 2006 from noon to 6:00 p.m. The purpose of this event is to raise funds for charitable donations. The special event liquor license was submitted by Robert Gary Robinson. 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 City Council recommends approval of such license. No previous action has occurred. The City of Glendale Planning, Fire and Police Departments have reviewed the application, determined that it meets all technical requirements and have approved the license. Therefore, it is staff's recommendation to forward the application to the Arizona Department of Liquor Licenses and Control with a recommendation of approval. 6. CONSTRUCTION MANAGER AT RISK AGREEMENT — PEDESTRIAN ENHANCEMENTS IN DOWNTOWN GLENDALE PRE-CONSTRUCTION DESIGN PHASE SERVICES This is a request for the City Council to approve a Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) Agreement with Sundt Construction, Inc. to provide pre-construction design phase services for pedestrian enhancements located in downtown Glendale. The City of Glendale intends to enter into a contract with Sundt for pre-construction design services in an amount not to exceed $176,327. This project contributes to several of the Council's strategic goals. The first is "One Community With A Vibrant City Center". This is achieved by enhancing the downtown area with decorative sidewalks, pedestrian lighting, street landscaping, and underground utilities on Glendale Avenue. Secondly, having a vibrant city center will attract "Quality Economic Development" activity in the downtown area. In addition, providing a pedestrian-friendly environment will increase transportation options for visitors to this area creating "High Quality Services for Citizens". On November 6, 2001, voters approved funding for pedestrian enhancements in downtown Glendale. The proposed project includes: • Completion of planned improvements along Glendale Avenue from 43`d to 67th Avenues • Safety and rehabilitation of landscaping and walkways • Intersection improvements • Bicycle improvements • Downtown entryway feature 8 • Extension of downtown improvements, including: sidewalks, lighting landscaping street furniture and under grounding utilities • Myrtle Avenue street widening and landscape improvements • Grand Avenue landscape and median improvements A notice for Request for Qualifications (RFQ) was sent out to contracting firms and two proposals were received. The two firms were interviewed on September 14, 2006. The interview committee, consisting of staff from the Engineering and Transportation Departments, and a senior executive from a licensed contracting company, selected Sundt Construction Inc. as the best-qualified firm to perform the required services. Criteria used in evaluating the two firms included: overall experience and qualifications of the firm; experience of key personnel assigned to the project; understanding of the project; current workload; project cost and scheduling; and capacity of the firm to provide the required services. As the CMAR, Sundt will provide value engineering and constructability reviews, information to the city on opportunities to gain efficiency in project delivery, and will prepare a guaranteed maximum price proposal for the downtown enhancements. The guaranteed maximum price contract will be presented to the Council for approval. Construction is anticipated to begin in January of 2007 and targeted for completion in the Fall of 2007. On January 24, 2006, the Council approved a professional services agreement in an amount of $1,495,871 with Kimley Horn and Associates, Inc. for the design of the pedestrian enhancements. In December of 1994, the city adopted the Glendale Downtown Streetscape Design Guidelines. Construction of the proposed pedestrian enhancements will improve the appearance of downtown and attract visitors to this important area of the city. The improvements will further enhance the pride of ownership that Glendale residents have in their downtown, and will also contribute to the overall long-term commercial redevelopment of the area. This project was presented at public meetings held as part of the Glendale Onboard Transportation Program. One project specific public meeting was held for the citizens in the project area on August 28, 2006. The Citizens Transportation Oversight Commission has been involved in the development of the concept and the review of the final design. The Downtown Development Corporation has been involved and supportive of this project. Information has been presented to the downtown businesses through the Downtown Marketing Advisory Group, Special Events Task Force and at the Downtown Information Fair held on May 15, 2006. 9 The Engineering Department staff negotiated a fee to cover the CMAR pre- construction design phase services for this project in the amount of $176,327. Funds for the pre-construction design phase services are available in the Fiscal Year 2006-07 Glendale Onboard Transportation Program budget. Grants Capital Expense One-Time Cost Budgeted Unbudgeted Total X X $176,327 Account Name, Fund, Account and Line Item Number: Downtown Pedestrian Circulation, Account No. 2210-65027-551200 The recommendation was to authorize the City Manager to enter into the construction manager at risk agreement with Sundt Construction, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $176,327. 7. PROFESSIONAL SERVICE AGREEMENTS FOR CITYWIDE PIPELINE REPLACEMENTS This is a request for the City Council to approve professional services agreements with Brown and Caldwell and Primatech to provide design and construction administration services for pipeline replacements. Under these two professional services agreements, Brown and Caldwell will complete one portion and Primatech will complete a second portion of Phase 2 of the water main replacement project. Utilizing the services of two consulting firms allows for simultaneous design of more miles of pipeline in less time and therefore minimizes the risk to the city due to possible pipe failure. One of Council's strategic goals is high quality service for citizens. This project will replace aging water mains in order to minimize breaks and service interruptions. It will also enhance water quality to citizens. The water mains that will be replaced as part of this ongoing program were originally identified in the "Water Distribution System" report, which was completed by CH2MHill in February of 2004. A Request for Proposal (RFP) was issued to provide professional services for the replacement of portions of the identified water mains in two locations. Twenty proposals were received in response to the RFP. Based on the selection process, four firms were selected to perform engineering services for portions of the replacement program. Two firms were chosen to perform the Phase 2 work during Fiscal Year 2006-07 and two firms for Phase 3 work to be completed in Fiscal Year 2007-08. The Council approved a professional services agreement for Phase 1 of the pipeline replacement with Entellus on December 2, 2003 for $181 ,392. The current project is a continuation of the ongoing pipeline replacement project. 10 This would enhance the integrity of the pipeline infrastructure, minimize pipeline breakage and service interruptions, and improve water quality, thus benefiting the community significantly. Funds are available in the Fiscal Year 2006-07 Capital Improvement Program, Line Replacement and Extension, Account No. 2400-61013-550800. A contract amount of $703,367 will be awarded to Brown and Caldwell and a contract amount of $693,120 will be awarded to Primatech. Grants Capital Expense One-Time Cost Budgeted Unbudgeted Total X X $1,396,487 Account Name, Fund, Account and Line Item Number: Line Replacement and Extension, Account No. 2400-61013-550800 The recommendation was to authorize the City Manager to enter into a professional services agreement with Brown and Caldwell and Primatech to provide design and construction services for citywide pipeline replacements, in an amount not to exceed $1 ,396,487. 8. PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR SEWER SYSTEM MODELING, EVALUATION, AND MASTER PLANNING This is a request for City Council to approve a professional services agreement with Camp Dresser & McKee, Inc. to perform sanitary sewer services, which includes sewer system modeling, evaluation, and master planning. The results of this project will serve as the master plan for future capital improvement projects for the sewer collection system. One of the Council's strategic goals is high-quality service for citizens. This project will identify where improvements are needed for the sewer collection system so that the city can continue to serve its citizens with high-quality sewer services. The city owns a large collection system, which conveys wastewater to its water reclamation facilities. A Request for Proposal was issued to hire a consultant to provide professional services to perform modeling, evaluation, and master planning for the city's sewer collection system. Eight firms submitted proposals and Camp Dresser & McKee, Inc. was determined by staff to be the most qualified for the project. In April of 1998, HDR, Inc. originally performed a study to evaluate the software that should be used for the sewer modeling. The professional services agreement will provide a phased and prioritized master plan to expand, augment, and rehabilitate the city's sewer system as necessary to accommodate projected growth. 11 Funds are available in the Fiscal Year 2006-07 Capital Improvement Program. To award the contract, transfers are required as follows: $97,494 is required from Sewer Master Plan, Account No. 2420-63011-550800; and $293,192 from Capacity Management Operations and Maintenance (CMOM) Program, Account No. 2420- 63005-550800 to augment the existing $531 ,370 in Sewer System Evaluation, Account No. 2420-63005-550800 for a project expenditure total of $922,056. Grants Capital Expense One-Time Cost Budgeted Unbudgeted Total X X $922,056 Account Name, Fund, Account and Line Item Number Sewer System Evaluation, Account No. 2420-63005-550800 The recommendation was to authorize the City Manager to enter into a professional services agreement with Camp Dresser and McKee, Inc. to provide professional services for the Sewer System Modeling, Evaluation, and Master Planning project, in an amount not to exceed $922,056. 9. AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR 671H AVENUE/GREENWAY LIFT STATION ODOR CONTROL This is a request for the City Council to approve an amendment to the professional services agreement with HDR, Inc. to provide engineering services to complete the design and to perform construction management for the 67th Avenue/Greenway Lift Station Odor Control project. The additional design services include: (1) completion of the 67th Avenue Odor Control plans and technical specifications; (2) evaluation and preparation of construction cost estimates for the improvements to the lift station; and (3) performance of construction management services. One of the Council's strategic goals is high-quality service for citizens. This project will enhance the lift station operation so that it can continue to provide quality services by pumping wastewater to the collection system while improving odor control. The condition of this lift station has deteriorated and requires equipment upgrades in order to maintain its operational reliability and improve odor control. HDR, Inc. was originally contracted in December of 2000 to perform design for this project. The design phase will now be finalized and construction management performed. The Council approved the professional services agreement for the original design contract, in the amount of $189,972, with HDR Inc. on December 12, 2000. 12 An upgraded design will provide increased odor control. The improvements will also enhance the operation of the facility, which will ensure the department stays in compliance with existing regulations. Funds of $333,460 are available in the Fiscal Year 2006-07 Capital Improvement Program, 67th Avenue Sewage Lift Station. A transfer of funds in the amount of $98,376 from the 67th Avenue Sewage Lift Station Odor Control account 2420-63009- 550800 to the 67th Avenue Sewage Lift Station, Account No. 2420-63013-550800 is requested. Grants Capital Expense One-Time Cost Budgeted Unbudgeted Total X X $431,836 Account Name, Fund, Account and Line Item Number: 67th Avenue Sewage Lift Station, Account No. 2420-63013-550800 The recommendation was to authorize the City Manager to enter into a professional services agreement with HDR, Inc. to provide engineering services in connection with the 67 Avenue/Greenway Lift Station Odor Control project, in an amount not to exceed $431 ,836. 10. AGREEMENT FOR PURCHASE OF DATA SHARING EQUIPMENT FOR POLICE DEPARTMENT This is a request for the City Council to approve a cooperative purchase agreement with Crossflo Systems, Inc for the purchase of software and hardware for the West Valley Information Sharing Enterprise (WISE) Regional Law Enforcement data-sharing project. The City of Glendale's Purchasing Ordinance, Section 2.149, allows cooperative purchases. This request ensures that police personnel will continue to provide high-quality services for the citizens by enhancing the ability to share data with other West Valley police agencies, with the focus on crime and terrorism prevention among each agency and Maricopa County. Funds from a 2004 Law Enforcement Terrorism Prevention Program (LETPP) grant were awarded to the West Valley law enforcement community, with Glendale acting as the fiscal agent. Acceptance of the grant was approved at the May 24, 2005 Council meeting. In part, the funding was to enable the Glendale Police Department, in conjunction with other West Valley cities, to improve interagency data sharing systems. Since approval and acceptance of the grant, the WISE committee was created and has been engaged in a data-sharing needs assessment, citizen survey, and data inventory with the assistance of ASU West. The studies were completed in mid-July of 2006 and the results indicated that West Valley law enforcement agencies were most 13 interested in sharing data regarding persons involved in criminal activities, including their arrest photographs. Four bids were received in response to the city's request for proposal (RFP) 06-57. A committee consisting of representatives from several West Valley police agencies reviewed the bids. Specific evaluation criteria included the vendor's response to all requirements of the RFP; quality of references and deliverables; background, experience, staff and capabilities in evaluating or designing data sharing systems; and the cost. All four vendors presented their products on October 2, 2006. Crossflo Systems, Inc, submitted the offer that was scored the highest by the committee. On May 24, 2005, the Council adopted a resolution authorizing the city to enter into an intergovernmental agreement with the State of Arizona Division of Emergency Management (ADEM) to administer Law Enforcement Terrorism Prevention Program funds. This equipment will help to identify persons active in crimes within the West Valley and Maricopa County region, encourage further law enforcement data sharing for terrorism and crime prevention, and enhance officer safety and identification of persons involved in crimes. The system will cost approximately $254,298 and is funded in the Law Enforcement Terrorism Prevention Program account. The initial software cost includes two years of maintenance. A $35,100 software maintenance fee will be due annually beginning in the third year of use. Ongoing maintenance fees for the system hardware and software costs will be shared among the participating WISE West Valley agencies. Ongoing costs for the Glendale Police Department are expected to be minimal and will be absorbed within the existing operating budget. Existing staff within the Police Department will handle management of the system. Grants Capital Expense One-Time Cost Budgeted Unbudgeted Total X X X $254,298 I Account Name, Fund, Account and Line Item Number: Law Enforcement Terrorism Prevention Program (LETPP) Part I—Early Warning, Account No. 1840-33045-551400 The recommendation was to approve the cooperative purchase agreement with Crossflo Systems, Inc. for the purchase of hardware/software for data sharing in an amount not to exceed $254,298. 14 CONSENT RESOLUTIONS 11. TERMINATION OF RIGHT-OF-WAY ACQUISITION FOR INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS This is a request for the City Council to terminate a purchase and sales agreement previously approved by the Council for acquisition of right-of-way located at the northwest corner of 67th Avenue and Bell Road. The property to be purchased has an outstanding lien prohibiting the city from obtaining free and clear title to the property. On January 10, 2006, the Council approved a purchase and sales agreement to acquire approximately 378 square feet of property near the northwest corner of 67th Avenue and Bell Road for intersection improvements. The property owner, SB Glendale Investments and FB Glendale Investments, LLC, would have received a total of $15,000 for the property. However, because the lending institution will not release the lien on this property, the city will not be able to purchase the property. The purchase of this property would have allowed the existing westbound bus pullout to have direct access from the far side right turn lane. While this improvement would expedite bus movements, the improvement was not critical to ensure safety at this intersection. On January 10, 2006, the Council approved acquisition of property located at the northwest corner of 67th Avenue and Bell Road for intersection improvements on property owned by SB Glendale Investments and FB Glendale Investments. The recommendation was to waive reading beyond the title and adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute all documents necessary to terminate a right-of-way acquisition previously approved by Council. Resolution No. 3994 New Series was read by number and title only, it being A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, MARICOPA COUNTY, ARIZONA, RESCINDING THE AUTHORIZATION AND DIRECTION FOR THE ACQUISITION OF A PARCEL OF PROPERTY LOCATED ON THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF 67TH AVENUE AND BELL ROAD AS RIGHT-OF-WAY FOR INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS FOR THE GLENDALE ONBOARD TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM. 12. INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENTS — SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICERS This is a request for the City Council to authorize the City Manager to enter into intergovernmental agreements (IGA) between the City of Glendale and five school districts to assign Glendale police officers to the campuses of local schools as School Resource Officers. 15 The presence of School Resource Officers at these schools is an affirmative approach to promoting public safety and awareness. It promotes a positive partnership with the school districts, the individual schools, and the Police Department. The School Resource Officer Program began in 1992, with the assignment of a School Resource Officer at Barcelona Middle School, and has expanded to the current complement of six School Resource Officers assigned to four high schools and two middle schools. The following is a break down of the district and school assignments: Glendale Union High School District — Glendale and Independence High Schools Glendale Elementary School District — Landmark Middle School Peoria Unified School District— Cactus High School Alhambra School District — Barcelona Middle School Tolleson Union High School District — Copper Canyon High School School Resource Officers have been assigned to the schools and intergovernmental agreements have been approved in each of the previous thirteen fiscal years. These IGAs will continue the assignment of one officer to each of the schools during the Fiscal Year 2006-07 year. The assigned officers participate in educational programs, which aid students in dealing successfully with peer pressure, child abuse, gangs, drug awareness, and other related issues. The officers will investigate school- related criminal activities and assist school administrators in addressing these matters. The officers work on campus while school is in session. During the summer, break officers will complete duties assigned by the Police Department. This partnership allows the Police Department to continue educational and crime prevention efforts in local schools, while increasing police visibility and presence in the community at a low cost and with no decline in other service levels. All the School Resource Officers are funded in the general fund, which currently covers about 70% of the total cost of this service. The city receives a partial salary reimbursement total of $144,000 (or $36,000 for each officer) for four of the six officers from the school districts. This is the final year of the three-year grant for the two remaining grant officers. The recommendation was to waive reading beyond the title and adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into intergovernmental agreements between the City of Glendale and Glendale Union High School District for Glendale and Independence High Schools; Glendale Elementary School District for Landmark Middle Schools; Peoria Unified School District for Cactus High School; Alhambra School District for Barcelona Middle School; and the Tolleson Union High School District for Copper Canyon High School. 16 Resolution No. 3995 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 INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENTS WITH THE ALHAMBRA SCHOOL DISTRICT, GLENDALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT, GLENDALE UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT, PEORIA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT AND THE TOLLESON UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR THE ASSIGNMENT OF ONE POLICE OFFICER TO AID IN REDUCING CRIME ON SCHOOL CAMPUSES THROUGH EDUCATION, POSITIVE INTERACTION AND ENFORCEMENT. 13. INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT REGARDING TERRORISM LIAISON OFFICER PROGRAM — (item removed from the agenda) 14. ACCEPTANCE OF 2006 DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE COPS TECHNOLOGY GRANT This is a request for City Council to adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to accept and administer the Fiscal Year 2006 Department of Justice Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) grant in an amount not to exceed $148,084. This grant will fund the purchase of information technology computer equipment at the Regional Public Safety Training Facility. This funding is the federal earmark briefed to Council in 2005 and 2006 workshops by the City's Intergovernmental Programs staff. It is included in the Fiscal Year 2006-07 capital budget as a federal fund contribution of $148,084 for the Regional Public Safety Training Facility and will be used to purchase the core computer servers needed to support training operations within the facility. At the December 20, 2005 and February 21, 2006 Workshops, Council was briefed on the need for additional computer equipment for Phase 1 of the Regional Public Safety Training Facility. There is no financial match requested for this funding. This is one-time funding by the Department of Justice specifically for technology. These grant funds support the information technology enhancement of the public safety training facility. These grant monies were included in the Fiscal Year 2006-07 capital budget for constructing and equipping the Public Safety Training Facility, Phase I. Grants Capital Expense One-Time Cost Budgeted Unbudgeted Total X X X $148,084 Account Name, Fund, Account and Line Item Number Public Safety Training Facility, Phase I, Account No.1270-85004-530800 17 The recommendation was to waive reading beyond the title and adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to accept and administer the COPS 2006 Technology grant in an amount not to exceed $148,084. Resolution No. 3997 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 THE COMMUNITY ORIENTED POLICING SERVICES (COPS) GRANT OFFER IN THE AMOUNT OF $148,084 FROM THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, OFFICE OF COMMUNITY ORIENTED POLICING SERVICES FOR THE PURCHASE OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY COMPUTER EQUIPMENT AT THE REGIONAL PUBLIC SAFETY TRAINING FACILITY. Mr. Dan Hileman, a Cholla resident, spoke on Item #12, reference police officers at schools. He stated his three children have attended Cactus High School. He does not believe there should be a police force on site at Cactus High. He thought the police should only be on an on-call basis instead of being on site. He said the administration should first handle situations and, as a last resort, they should call the police. He was concerned with infringement of personal freedom. It was moved by Eggleston, and seconded by Frate, to approve the recommended actions on Consent Agenda Item Nos. 1 through 12, 14 and 15, including the approval and adoption of Resolution No. 3994 New Series, Resolution No. 3995 New Series; and Resolution No. 3997 New Series; and to forward Liquor License Application No. 3-1082 for Thunderbird Petroleum; Liquor License Application No. 3-1083 for Arizona Pizza Company; and Special Event Liquor License Applications for Thunderbird Rugby Football Club Athletic Tournament to be held on November 4 and 5, 2006; Golden Wheel Charity Fundraiser to be held on December 2, 2006; and Glendale Active 20-30 #131 Charity Fundraiser to be held on November 5, 2006, to the State of Arizona Department of Liquor Licenses and Control, with the recommendation for approval. The motion carried unanimously. PUBLIC HEARING — ORDINANCES 15. ZONING ORDINANCE TEXT AMENDMENT ZTA05-01: BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT APPEAL PROCESS Mr. Jon Froke, AICP, Planning Director, presented this item. This is a request for the City Council to amend the text of the Zoning Ordinance for the Board of Adjustment appeals to go directly to the Superior Court. This change will remove the Council from the appeals process. Prior to 1991, variance appeals went to the Superior Court only. The current "dual" appeals process was adopted in 1991 by the State Legislature to provide an appeal option for citizens other than Superior Court. 18 On July 5, 2005, the Council directed staff to amend the Zoning Ordinance to change the Board of Adjustment appeals process to have appeals go to Superior Court. This text amendment was initiated by the Planning Commission on August 18, 2005. On May 18, 2006, the Planning Commission recommended approval of the text amendment. Notification letters were mailed to 90 people on the interested parties list. One phone call and one written response were received from a single individual who was opposed to the text amendment. The Planning Commission reviewed the text amendment at a workshop on April 13, 2006. A public notice for the May 18, 2006 Planning Commission hearing on this application was published in the Glendale Star on April 27, 2006. Letters were mailed to 90 property owners and interested parties on April 28, 2006. One citizen spoke at the Planning Commission hearing. A public notice for tonight's hearing was published in the Glendale Star on September 28, 2006. Post cards were mailed to 90 interested parties on September 29, 2006. The recommendation was to conduct a public hearing, waive reading beyond the title, and adopt an ordinance approving Text Amendment ZTA05-01 as recommended by the Planning Commission. Mr. Froke noted that one phone call and one written comment were received in opposition to this amendment. Mayor Scruggs opened the public hearing on Agenda Item No. 15. As there were no comments, Mayor Scruggs closed the public hearing. Councilmember Lieberman stated that he was not in favor on this text amendment. He noted the cost to the citizens to file an appeal in Superior Court would be very expensive. He believes that it is the Council's responsibility to hear appeals for the board of adjustment just like they hear appeals from the planning commission. He stated that he believes this is depriving the citizens of their rights, as they may not pursue an appeal due to the expense. Councilmember Martinez asked about the fees to file an appeal. Mr. Froke stated that for an appeal to City Council it was about $429. Mr. Tindall said the Superior Court costs $245 to file plus a fee to serve of $100 to $200. He said there would also be a fee for an attorney. Councilmember Martinez asked how many appeals to Council were heard annually. Mr. Froke stated that there had been about 5 appeals in 13 years. He also noted that Glendale is one of few cities still hearing appeals. Councilmember Martinez noted that the appeal process was quasi-judicial. Councilmember Martinez voiced his support of this ordinance. 19 Mayor Scruggs asked if the appeal was taken to Superior Court, was the hearing process different. She offered the example of when Council heard the appeal no new comment could be heard. Mr. Tindall said it was the same in Superior Court, no new information could be added to the record. However, now the appeal can be heard before City Council then appealed to the Superior Court, if the applicant chooses. Councilmember Lieberman had information on an individual case that went to Superior Court in which the plaintiff spent over $2,200, including attorney fees. He noted that he wanted the board to be aware that it could be very expensive for the citizens. He said it could be up to 5 times more than it being heard by City Council. Councilmember Clark stated that she had gone back and forth on the issue. She said that what made her decision was that the citizens have two options at the moment. She said they could either appeal to City Council or to the Superior Court. She indicated she would vote no on this ordinance. Mayor Scruggs asked if the hearing process is the same for Superior Court, how does an attorney fit into the process. Mr. Tindall said when the attorney is talking, he is speaking on behalf of the appellant. Councilmember Eggleston explained that City Council considers Board of Adjustment appeals because of that board's structure. He noted that the Planning Commission has different criteria. Councilmember Lieberman stated that they could use the same criteria as the Board of Adjustment with the Planning Commission. He said he still has an issue with the attorney fees. He stated that to plead a case to City Council, one typically does not need an attorney; whereas in Superior Court; one would most likely need one. Mr. Tindall said the vast majority of appeals to Superior Court are handled by attorneys. Councilmember Frate stated he likes the idea of appeals going to Superior Court. He would like a judge to rule on these matters. He indicated he would vote to approve the ordinance. Ordinance No. 2531 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 THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, ARIZONA, ARTICLE 3, SECTION 3.700 REGARDING THE APPEAL PROCESS FOR BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT DECISIONS; AND SETTING FORTH AN EFFECTIVE DATE. It was moved by Goulet, and seconded by Frate, to approve Ordinance No. 2531 New Series. Councilmember Goulet noted that these types of cases are divisive in neighborhood and was best heard in Superior Count. 20 Motion carried on a roll call vote, with the following Councilmembers voting "aye": Goulet, Eggleston, Martinez, and Frate. Members voting "nay": Clark, Lieberman and Scruggs. 16. ZONING ORDINANCE TEXT AMENDMENT ZTA06-01 : DEFERRED PRESENTMENT COMPANIES Mr. Jon Froke, AICP, Planning Director, presented this item. This is a request for the City Council to amend the text of the Zoning Ordinance regarding deferred presentment companies. The proposed text amendment would create a new definition for "deferred presentment company" and would restrict these businesses to the C-3 (Heavy Commercial) zoning district, subject to spacing requirements. The proposed text amendment will provide for regulation of deferred presentment companies by limiting the concentration of these businesses through spacing requirements and restricting them to a higher intensity commercial zoning district. At present, the Zoning Ordinance classifies deferred presentment companies as "financial institutions" and permits these businesses in any of the office and commercial zoning districts. On January 3, 2006, the Council directed staff to amend the Zoning Ordinance regarding non-chartered financial institutions. The Planning Commission initiated this text amendment on February 16, 2006. On August 17, 2006, the Planning Commission recommended approval of the text amendment. The proposed text amendment will provide for regulation of deferred presentment companies by limiting the concentration of these businesses through spacing requirements and restricting them to a higher intensity commercial zoning district. The proposed amendment would require that these uses be a minimum of 300 feet from any agricultural or residentially zoned property located in an adjoining city or county, measured from property lines. In addition, the proposed text amendment states that the use shall be a minimum of 1,320 feet from any other deferred presentment company located in the city or an adjoining city or county, measured from the property lines. The intent is to limit the likelihood of an increase in these businesses in order to maintain property values and preserve the character of basic retail businesses and the quality of life in Glendale. Notification letters were mailed to 90 people on the interested parties list. Staff received one phone call in support and one e-mail in opposition to the request. 21 At the June 1, 2006 Planning Commission hearing, one person spoke in opposition, stating that, in their estimation, the proposal is an example of the "law of unintended consequences" and represents an inappropriate use of city regulation. A public notice for tonight's hearing was published in the Glendale Star on September 28, 2006. Post cards were mailed to 90 interested parties on September 29, 2006. The recommendation was to conduct a public hearing, waive reading beyond the title and adopt the ordinance approving Text Amendment ZTA06-01 as recommended by the Planning Commission. Mr. Froke noted that there was one phone call and one e-mail of opposition received. Councilmember Lieberman asked how many of these businesses were in Glendale? Mr. Froke answered 29. Councilmember Clark asked how staff arrived at the 1,320' distance between deferred presentation company businesses. Mr. Froke said it was approximately a quarter of mile and this distance had proven effective for group homes. Councilmember Clark expressed concern with this having unintended consequences to similar businesses that could be classified as deferred payment companies. Mr. Froke assured Councilmember Clark that a deferred payment company is very clearly defined. He does not believe this would be a conflict with similar companies. Mr. Froke noted there is a clear definition in the ordinance. Mayor Scruggs and Councilmember Clark discussed the reasons behind the 1,320 feet minimum footage being requested. Mr. Froke stated that studies had come back revealing that it was an appropriate limit that seemed to work for everyone involved. Mayor Scruggs recalls hearing that it was tested in federal court when challenge and passed. Councilmember Frate discussed the constituents voicing their opinion on this matter. He stated people do not want these types of businesses concentrated in one area. Mayor Scruggs opened the public hearing on Agenda Item No. 16. Ms. Bonnie Steiger, a Sahuaro resident, stated that she is opposed to these types of businesses. She said that they prey on individuals that can least afford them. She said she would like to see the area between them at least one mile apart. She is for the measure but with more restrictions. Mayor Scruggs closed the public hearing. 22 Councilmember Martinez read from a staff analysis on loan fees. He stated the loans given often calculated to 300% yearly interest or more. Mayor Scruggs said she sees this as a growing problem. She stated this was a serious situation and would like to do more to combat the situation. She noted in most states in the country these types on businesses are not legal. She stated that having people drive a bit longer to find one of these establishments was not the answer. She wants something done in regards to the interest rates, noting these changes needed to come from the state legislature. Ordinance No. 2532 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 THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, ARIZONA, REGARDING DEFERRED PRESENTMENT COMPANIES; AND SETTING FORTH AN EFFECTIVE DATE. It was moved by Frate, and seconded by Goulet, to approve Ordinance No. 2532 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. ORDINANCES 17. FISCAL YEAR 2005-06 BUDGET AMENDMENTS Ms. Sherry Schurhammer, Management and Budget Director, presented this item. This is a request for the City Council to review and approve the Fiscal Year 2005-06 budget amendments. Review of the Fiscal Year 2005-06 budget amendments is consistent with the Council's goal of ensuring sound fiscal management to support the city's financial stability. A budget amendment is a transfer of appropriation authority from one fund to another fund; it is not a transfer of monies between funds. Each year, the previous Fiscal Year activity is finalized in the fall and Council is requested to adopt an ordinance approving the amendments to the prior Fiscal Year budget as a final action. The majority of the budget amendments deal with capital projects. During the course of Fiscal Year 2005-06, capital project carryover was reconciled. When departments prepared their Fiscal Year 2005-06 capital project budgets, they estimated their amount of carryover savings. The Management and Budget Department subsequently reconciled each department's actual savings with their estimated 23 carryover budget for Fiscal Year 2005-06, and then increased or decreased their budgets accordingly. This type of action is routinely done at the end of each fiscal year. For example, the Council approved a similar ordinance for Fiscal Year 2004-05 on September 13, 2005. The City of Glendale's total Fiscal Year 2005-06 budget appropriation for all funds remains unchanged. The recommendation was to waive reading beyond the title and adopt an ordinance approving the Fiscal Year 2005-06 budget amendments. Ordinance No. 2533 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 TRANSFER OF FUNDS BETWEEN BUDGET ITEMS IN THE ADOPTED FISCAL YEAR 2005-2006 BUDGET; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. It was moved by Martinez, and seconded by Lieberman, to approve Ordinance No. 2533 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. 18. SALT RIVER PROJECT EASEMENTS Mr. Larry Broyles, City Engineer, presented this item. This is a request for the City Council to adopt an ordinance granting the following easements in favor of Salt River Project (SRP): (1) an ingress/egress easement on city-owned land along the realignment of Bethany Home Road, east of 83rd Avenue; and (2) an electrical transmission line easement at the intersection of 67th Avenue and Camelback Road. On August 29, 2006, the Council authorized the construction of the realignment of Bethany Home Road from 79th to 83rd Avenues. The realignment of Bethany Home Road will bridge the Grand Canal at approximately 82nd Avenue. SRP has requested an ingress/egress easement over city property to enable it to maintain its facilities in this area. Glendale Onboard (GO) Program will be making improvements to the intersection of 67th Avenue and Camelback Road. The city requested SRP relocate its transmission lines and poles in this area to accommodate construction. SRP has requested an easement for the installation and protection of its facilities in the new location. 24 The recommendation was to waive reading beyond the title and adopt an ordinance authorizing the City Manager to execute the easements in favor of Salt River Project. Ordinance No. 2534 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 THE FOLLOWING EASEMENTS IN FAVOR OF SALT RIVER PROJECT: (1) AN INGRESS/ EGRESS EASEMENT ALONG THE REALIGNMENT OF BETHANY HOME ROAD, EAST OF 83RD AVENUE, AND (2) AN ELECTRICAL TRANSMISSION LINE EASEMENT AT THE INTERSECTION OF 67" AVENUE AND CAMELBACK ROAD; AND ORDERING THAT A CERTIFIED COPY OF THIS ORDINANCE BE RECORDED. It was moved by Clark, and seconded by Lieberman, to approve Ordinance No. 2534 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. PUBLIC HEARING — RESOLUTION 19. GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT (GPA06-05): 83RD CROSSING, 8257 WEST NORTHERN AVENUE Mr. Jon Froke, AICP, Planning Director, presented this item. This is a request by the Planning Commission for the City Council to approve a General Plan Amendment from LDR (Low Density Residential, 1 — 2.5 dwelling units per acre) to OFC (Office) for 5 acres located at the southeast corner of 83rd and Northern Avenues. The proposed General Plan Amendment is consistent with the General Plan goal of promoting economic development. Additionally, the amendment supports the goals and objectives of the Glendale 2025 General Plan. The site is located at the immediate southeast corner of 83rd and Northern Avenues and will be affected by the future development of Northern Parkway. The intersection of 83rd Avenue and Northern Parkway will be a grade-separated intersection. At this location, Northern Parkway will be elevated over 83rd Avenue. This will impact the properties on either side of 83rd Avenue with an elevated portion of road as well as the ramps for access to and from the Northern Parkway. The amendment would change the land use designation for the immediate corner from Low Density Residential to Office. The non-residential land use would be a more compatible land use adjacent to the Parkway. The current property owners are aware of the proposed General Plan Amendment and support the request. 25 On May 18, 2006, the Planning Commission recommended approval of the General Plan Amendment. On May 4, 2006 the Planning Commission initiated this General Plan request. The development of this property was discussed by Council at the January 10, 2006 meeting, and at the workshops of November 1, 2005, October 18, 2005, and June 21 , 2005 in conjunction with the proposed annexation of this property. This General Plan Amendment is in response to guidance provided at the Council Workshops. Changing the General Plan land use designation will promote economic development and relieve the potential negative impact of Northern Parkway on future homeowners. On April 26, 2006, 86 notification letters were sent to adjacent property owners and interested parties. The Citizen Participation letters invited the recipients to submit comments to staff on the proposed General Plan Amendment. No phone calls or correspondence were received as a result of this notice, the notice of the General Plan Amendment hearing by the Planning Commission, the Planning Commission hearing on May 18, 2006, or the notice of the General Plan Amendment hearing by the Council. The recommendation was to conduct a public hearing, waive reading beyond the title, and adopt a resolution for General Plan Amendment application GPA06-05, as recommended by the Planning Commission. Mayor Scruggs opened the public hearing on Agenda Item No. 19. As there were no comments, Mayor Scruggs closed the public hearing. Councilmember Lieberman asked about access to the Northern Parkway at 83 Avenue. Mr. Froke said that access will be addressed during the zoning process. Resolution No. 3998 New Series was read by number and title only, it being A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, MARICOPA COUNTY, ARIZONA, AMENDING THE GENERAL PLAN MAP OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, ARIZONA, BY APPROVING GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT GPA06-05 FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 8257 WEST NORTHERN AVENUE. It was moved by Clark, and seconded by Lieberman, to pass, adopt and approve Resolution No. 3998 New Series. The motion carried unanimously. REQUEST FOR FUTURE WORKSHOP AND EXECUTIVE SESSION It was moved by Eggleston, and seconded by Lieberman, to vacate the regularly scheduled City Council Workshop on November 7, 2006 due to the General Election and to hold the regularly scheduled City Council meeting at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers on Tuesday, November 14th, 2006. The motion carried unanimously. 26 CITIZEN COMMENTS There were no comments. COUNCIL COMMENTS AND SUGGESTIONS Councilmember Clark reminded everyone of a Yucca district meeting on Thursday, October 26, 2006 at 6:00pm at Don Mesdich Elementary School. She invited everyone to attend. Councilmember Lieberman stated that Halloween was around the corner. He urged everyone to be safe and to enjoy Halloween. Vice Mayor Eggleston welcomed Dr. Green, the new president of Glendale Community College. Councilmember Frate stated the community of Sunburst Farm would have improved median landscaping near their homes. He added that it would be paid for by grants. He stated that these grants are for home communities that were 15 years or older. He also cautioned citizens to be careful leaving windows or doors open now that the weather is nice. Councilmember Frate reminded everyone to watch children around water. Mayor Scruggs wished to clarify the issue of having police officers on high school campuses. She stated that the police presence is requested by the high schools themselves. She encouraged citizens with concerns to talk to the school district representative. She also wanted to congratulate the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, which held their Light the Night Walk at Sahuaro Ranch Park last Friday night. She said they have these walks in September and October in every state in the union to raise money and awareness. She congratulated Midwestern University on their 10th anniversary in the City of Glendale. She noted that they had graduated 2,200 students into the medical field in the 10 years they have been open. She also stated that tomorrow night at Ironwood High School at 7:00pm they would be sponsoring a program on Drug Free America. She encouraged people to watch the program to receive valuable information, as it will be televised. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:35 p.m. cL/ G'YiJf !. PamelaaH nna - City Clerk 27