HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - Minutes - City Council - Meeting Date: 3/27/2007 (5) MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, MARICOPA COUNTY, ARIZONA,
HELD TUESDAY, MARCH 27, 2007, AT 7:00 P.M.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Elaine M. Scruggs, with Vice Mayor
Manuel D. Martinez, and the following Councilmembers present: Joyce V. Clark, Steven
E. Frate, David M. Goulet, Yvonne J. Knaack, and H. Philip Lieberman
Also present were Ed Beasley, City Manager; Pam Kavanaugh, Assistant City
Manager; Craig Tindall, City Attorney; and Pamela Hanna, City Clerk
COMPLIANCE WITH ARTICLE VII, SECTION 6(c) OF THE GLENDALE CHARTER
A statement was filed by the City Clerk that the eleven resolutions and one
ordinance 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 FEBRUARY 13, 2007 CITY COUNCIL
MEETING
It was moved by Goulet, and seconded by Clark, to dispense with the
reading of the minutes of the February 13, 2007 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 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
Citizen's Transportation Oversight Commission
James Podzius Cholla Appointment 3/27/2007 3/25/2009
Community Development Advisory Committee
Chris Flippen Sahuaro Appointment 3/27/2007 7/23/2008
Commission on Persons With Disabilities
Charles Foster Barrel Appointment 3/27/2007 4/26/2009
Robert Koehler Sahuaro Appointment 3/27/2007 2/27/2009
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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 Frate, to appoint James
Podzius to the Citizen's Transportation Oversight Commission, Chris Flippen to
the Community Development Advisory Committee, and Charles Foster and Robert
Koehler to the Commission on Persons with Disabilities, for the terms mentioned
above.
Mayor Scruggs called the appointed Board and Commission members forward to
receive the oath. The following were present and received the oath: Chris Flippen,
Charles Foster and Robert Koehler.
PROCLAMATIONS AND AWARDS
THE LIONS WALK FOR SIGHT DAY
This is a request for City Council to proclaim March 31, 2007 as Lion's Walk for
Sight Day. The walk will take place at Sunrise Mountain High School beginning at 7:00
p.m. Glendale is fortunate to have the Glendale Sunrise Lions Club, the Glendale
Evening Lions Club and the Bellair Lions Club in our community. These groups provide
valuable services to citizens such as assistance with food and clothing needs, collecting
donations for the food bank, and assisting the handicapped and elderly with shopping
requests. The Glendale Sunrise Lions also raises funds to purchase eyeglasses for
children throughout Glendale.
Mike Shine and David Cederholm, Board Members of the Arizona Lions Sight
and Hearing Foundation, will be present to accept the proclamation.
Lions are an international network of 1.3 million men and women in 200
countries and geographic areas who work together to answer the needs that challenge
communities around the world. Known for working to end preventable blindness, Lions
participate in a vast variety of projects important to their communities. These projects
range from cleaning up local parks to providing supplies to victims of natural disasters.
The recommendation was to present the White Cane Proclamation to the
Sunrise Lions Club.
Mayor Scruggs presented the White Cane proclamation to the Sunrise
Lions Club. Mike Shine and David Cederholm, Board members of the Arizona
Lions Sight and Hearing Foundation, accepted the proclamation.
Mr. Mike Shine and David Cederholm, Board Members of the Arizona Lions
Sight and Hearing Foundation accepted the proclamation for the Lion's Walk For Sight
Day. They thanked Mayor Scruggs and City Council for their support.
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PROCLAIM APRIL 9 — 15, 2007 AS NATIONAL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT WEEK
This is a request for City Council to proclaim the week of April 9 through 15,
2007 as National Community Development Week. Ms. Susan Jernigan, Community
Development Advisory Committee Vice Chair, will be present to accept the
proclamation.
This year will mark the 33`d anniversary of the Community Development Block
Grant (CDBG) program. The theme for this year is "CDBG: Building Strong
Communities."
The CDBG program has been in operation since 1975, providing local
governments with the resources to help address critical needs as identified by the
community. Over its 30 years of existence, the program has emphasized the
importance of local priorities and the need to develop strong relationships between local
government, citizens, and non-profit agencies. During National Community
Development Week, programs and projects that demonstrate the effectiveness of this
valuable program will be recognized. Additionally, the City of Glendale Community
Revitalization Division is proudly hosting the "National Community Development Week
2007" statewide celebration at the Glendale Civic Center on April 12.
Glendale began receiving CDBG funds in 1977 from the U.S. Department of
Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Over the last 30 years, the city has received
over $45 million for the purpose of improving the physical and social conditions of
Glendale residents. In FY 2005-06, $2.4 million in CDBG funding leveraged over $3.12
million of other state, local and private funds. In addition, we also leveraged $4.09
million from agencies providing direct services to our residents. This resulted in a total
of $9.61 million in benefit to our community relative to CDBG, four times the actual
CDBG grant award. Examples of CDBG funded activities include:
Housing Rehabilitation Programs — Glendale homeowners are directly assisted
through a variety of programs, which include the Residential Rehabilitation,
Replacement Housing, Roof Repair/Replacement, and Exterior Improvement programs.
Additional programs provide home accessibility modifications and emergency home
repairs. Last fiscal year, over 937 Glendale families benefited from these essential
programs.
Homeownership Opportunities — The city partners with non-profit agencies to
enable Glendale residents to become homeowners through infill housing and first-time
homebuyer programs.
Elimination of Slum and Blight — Through our Voluntary Demolition Program,
dilapidated, vacant structures are demolished and cleared to eliminate
blighted/dangerous conditions and encourage redevelopment. Last fiscal year, this
voluntary program eliminated eight substandard, dilapidated structures from the city's
neighborhoods.
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Public Facilities and Improvements — CDBG funds have been used for the
construction or renovation of public facilities, such as youth centers and community
centers. The funding also supports neighborhood improvements, such as sidewalks,
curb cuts, and streetlights. The Boys & Girls Clubs of Metropolitan Phoenix, YWCA of
Maricopa County, and St. Mary's/Westside Food Bank Alliance all recently benefited
from this program.
Human Services — The CDBG program allocates funds to non-profit agencies
offering social service programs, such as congregate meals for elderly residents, legal
counseling services, and other general assistance for seniors, youth, disabled persons,
domestic violence victims, and homeless prevention. In FY 2005-06, over 4,692
persons and 12,811 households benefited from these programs.
In recognition of the tremendous contributions of the CDBG program on a
national and local level, staff is requesting that Council recognize the accomplishments
of the CDBG program through a proclamation supporting the observation of National
Community Development Week.
The recommendation was to issue a proclamation recognizing National
Community Development Week in Glendale, April 9 through 15, 2007.
Mayor Scruggs issued a proclamation recognizing April 9-15, 2007 as
National Community Development Week in Glendale.
Ms. Susan Jernigan, Community Development Advisory Committee Vice Chair,
accepted the proclamation for National Community Development Week. She thanked
Mayor Scruggs and City Council for this recognition. She stated that the CDBG
program has helped thousands of Glendale citizens through a variety of programs and
partnerships. She said that they had gone through a very extensive public progress to
ensure that the programs address community needs, meet Council priorities, and
provide the best possible services to all of the citizens of Glendale.
CONSENT AGENDA
Mr. Ed Beasley, City Manager, read agenda item numbers 1 through 13 and Ms.
Pamela Hanna, City Clerk, read consent agenda resolution item numbers 14 through
17 by number and title.
The Mayor advised that she had one speaker card for Item #4.
Mr. Dave Appleton spoke on behalf of Diamond D Liquors. He stated that there
were already two existing liquor licensees in that exact area. He noted that he believed
that three liquor licenses at one corner were excessive. He also stated that CVS
misrepresented itself in stating that they were not actively pursuing acquiring a liquor
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license in their first communications to him. He asked the Council not to approve this
item.
Vice Chair Martinez asked if the other two existing establishments were bars.
Mr. Appleton stated that one was a bar and the other was a walk-in, drive thru liquor
store. Both have been in business for 20 or more years.
Councilmember Lieberman stated that he had been informed that one of the
licensees was leaving. Mr. Appleton stated that the Bar lease was up in a year and the
store lease had five years left. Councilmember Lieberman noted that he really had no
objection to the CVS store liquor license. He thanked Mr. Appleton for his concerns.
Vice Chair Martinez stated that he believes this was a convenience for the
patrons of CVS and had no objection to this item.
Councilmember Clark informed Mr. Appleton that there were 34 liquor licenses in
that area.
Councilmember Lieberman noted that the City would be improving the street
along those establishments. He added that CVS was assisting with those
improvements.
Lieberman requested that Item #17 be heard separately.
1. LIQUOR LICENSE NO. 3-1108 SPORTSMAN'S #603
This is a request for City Council to approve a person-to-person transfer of this
Series 6 (Bar — All Liquor) license for Sportsman's #603, located at 6685 West
Beardsley Road #180. The Arizona State application (number 06070359) was
submitted by Michael Joseph Basha.
The 60-day deadline for processing this application is April 06, 2007. The
location of the establishment will be 6685 West Beardsley Road #180 and is within the
Cholla District, zoned C-2 (general commercial). This establishment is over 300 feet
from any school or church. Sportsman's #603 have operated at this location from July
2004 to present and held a Series 6 liquor license for the duration. This is a person-to-
person transfer of this Series 6 liquor license, operating with an interim permit. The
population density is 5,827 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 20 as listed below:
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Series Type Quantity
6 Bar - All Liquor 2
7 Bar - Beer & Wine 2
9 Liquor Store -All Liquor 4
10 Liquor Store - Beer & Wine 2
12 Restaurant - All Liquor 9
14 Private Club 1
Total 20
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 and determined that it meets
all technical requirements. Therefore, it is staffs recommendation to forward this
application to the Arizona Department of Liquor Licenses and Control with a
recommendation of approval.
2. LIQUOR LICENSE NO. 3-1109 ANT HILL SPORTS BAR & GRILL
This is a request for City Council to approve a new Series 12 (Restaurant — All
Liquor) license for Ant Hill Sports Bar & Grill, located at 6522 North 59th Avenue. The
Arizona State application (number 12077001) was submitted by Tracy Lee Custar.
The 60-day deadline for processing this application is April 06, 2007. The
location of the establishment is 6522 North 59th Avenue and is within the Ocotillo
District, zoned C-2 (general commercial). Fay Demarzio had ownership and operated
under the business name of Ant Hill Grill and Restaurant from July 2004 to February
2007. There has been a Series 12 liquor license at this location from January 1981 to
the present. This is a new license application by Tracy Lee Custar operating with an
interim permit. The population density is 11,272 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 41 as listed below:
Series Type Quantity
6 Bar—All Liquor 5
7 Bar— Beer & Wine 5
9 Liquor Store —All Liquor 4
10 Liquor Store — Beer & Wine 13
12 Restaurant —All Liquor 12
14 Private Club 2
Total 41
No previous action has occurred.
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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 and determined that it meets
all technical requirements. Therefore, it is staffs recommendation to forward this
application to the Arizona Department of Liquor Licenses and Control with a
recommendation of approval.
3. LIQUOR LICENSE NO. 3-1110 LONG WONG'S
This is a request for City Council to approve a person-to-person transfer of this
Series 7 (Beer and Wine Bar) liquor license for Long Wong's, located at 15236 North
59th Avenue. The Arizona State application (number 07070455) was submitted by
Richard James Gallagher.
The 60-day deadline for processing this application is April 13, 2007. This
establishment is over 300 feet from any school or church. The location of the
establishment will be 15236 North 59th Avenue and is within the Sahuaro District, zoned
C-2 (general commercial). This is a person-to-person transfer for this Series 7 liquor
license. Ralph's La Hacienda, located at 15236 North 59th Avenue, previously held this
Series 7 license. This is a person-to-person transfer of this Series 7 liquor license
operating with an interim permit. The population density is 4,678 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 18 as listed below:
Series Type Quantity
6 Bar—All Liquor 3
7 Beer & Wine Bar 4
9 Liquor Store —All Liquor 2
10 Liquor Store — Beer & Wine 5
12 Restaurant —All Liquor 4
Total 18
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 staffs
recommendation to forward this application to the Arizona Department of Liquor
Licenses and Control with a recommendation of approval.
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4. LIQUOR LICENSE NO. 3-1111 CVS/PHARMACY #05937
This is a request for City Council to approve a new Series 10 (Liquor Store —
Beer and Wine) license for CVS/pharmacy #05937, located at 6030 North 43rd Avenue.
The Arizona State application (number 10075372) was submitted by Jason Barclay
Morris.
The 60-day deadline for processing this application is April 13, 2007. The
location of the establishment is 6030 North 43rd Avenue and is within the Cactus
District, zoned C-2 (general commercial). No previous liquor license was at this
location; the building is new construction. This establishment is over 300 feet from any
school or church. The population density is 9,614 people per square mile. The
approval of this license will increase the total number of liquor licenses in this area by
one. The number of liquor licenses within a one-mile radius is 34 as listed below:
Series Type Quantity
6 Bar—All Liquor 6
7 Bar— Beer & Wine 1
9 Liquor Store —All Liquor 5
10 Liquor Store — Beer & Wine 15
12 Restaurant—All Liquor 7
Total 34
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 and determined that it meets
all technical requirements. Therefore, it is staffs recommendation to forward this
application to the Arizona Department of Liquor Licenses and Control with a
recommendation of approval.
5. AUTHORIZATION TO ADJUST CONTRACT AMOUNT FOR PARK AND
FACILITY LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE
This is a request for City Council to approve an increase of $275,000 to the
annual contract amount with Mariposa Horticultural Enterprises, Inc. for park and facility
landscape maintenance.
The agreement addresses the City Council strategic goals of providing high
quality services for our citizens and strong neighborhoods.
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A contract was approved by Council in March 2005 to provide landscape
maintenance to sixty parks and nineteen city facilities including fire stations, community
centers, the Adult Center, public libraries, and City Halt Landscape maintenance
includes, but is not limited to, services such as mowing and turf care, shrub and tree
pruning, weed control and trash collection. Landscape maintenance service began on
April 1, 2005. The contract includes an option clause that allows the city, at the
discretion of the city manager, to extend this agreement for four additional years in one-
year increments.
Since the inception of the landscape maintenance contract in 2005, 14 new
parks and facilities as well as frequencies of maintenance have been added. Because
the department will continue to accept new parks and facilities during this calendar year
and over the life of the contract, and allowing for reasonable adjustments based on the
Consumer Price Index, Western Division, the spending authority needs to be increased
to accommodate these additional responsibilities. Funding is available in the
departments' park maintenance operating budget to cover this additional cost.
On March 22, 2005, Council approved a parks and facility landscape
maintenance contract with Mariposa Horticultural Enterprises, Inc. in an amount not to
exceed $725,434.
The park and facility landscape service assists the department in meeting or
exceeding the established park maintenance standards and provides citizens the
opportunity to utilize safe and aesthetically pleasing parks.
Per the 2002 Parks and Recreation Master Plan adopted by Council, nearly 75%
of those surveyed indicated they use city parks. Of those who visited parks, 88% rated
the overall condition of the parks to be either excellent or good. Approval of the
spending authority increase will continue the department's ability to meet the public's
interest in keeping the parks in excellent or good condition
Sufficient funds are available in the FY 2006-07 Parks Maintenance Operating
Budget— Professional and Contractual account to cover the additional $275,000 cost.
Grants Capital Expense One-Time Cost Budgeted Unbudgeted Total
X $275,000
Account Name, Fund, Account and Line Item Number:
Central District Parks, Account No. 1000-13040-518200
North District Parks, Account No. 1000-13050-518200
The recommendation was to authorize an appropriation increase of $275,000 to
the annual contract with Mariposa Horticultural Enterprises, Inc. for parks and facility
maintenance from $725,434 to a total spending limit amount not to exceed $1,000,434
annually.
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6. FINAL PLAT APPLICATION FP06-04: CABRILLO POINT — 7315 WEST
GRANDVIEW ROAD
This is a request by Pulte Homes, Inc. for City Council to approve the final plat
for Cabrillo Point, a Planned Residential Development (PRD) located at 7315 West
Grandview Road.
The proposed final plat is consistent with the General Plan and the existing R1-6
PRD (Single Residence, Planned Residential Development) zoning district. The
request meets the requirements of the Subdivision and Minor Land Division Ordinance.
The development of this subdivision will create additional single-family housing
opportunities in the city.
Cabrillo Point is a 69-lot single-family subdivision on 16.8 acres with a density of
4.1 dwelling units per acre. Lot sizes vary from 5,000 square feet to 6,628 square feet
with an average lot size of 5,518 square feet. The proposed minimum lot width is 50
feet, and the proposed minimum lot depth is 100 feet.
On February 16, 2006 the Planning Commission approved Rezoning Application
ZON05-15 and Preliminary Plat application PP05-07 for this subdivision.
On March 28, 2006 the Council approved Rezoning Application ZON05-15.
This project provides for infill development on a vacant property and housing that
is compatible with the surrounding area.
The applicant held a neighborhood meeting on May 2, 2005. Of the 158 people
invited to the meeting, 13 property owners and interested parties attended. Issues
discussed included extension of Grandview Road to the west, the size of the homes,
pedestrian connection to Thunderbird Paseo, and investor restrictions on home sales.
The applicant has addressed each of these concerns.
The recommendation was to approve Final Plat application FP06-04.
7. AWARD PROPOSAL 06-19, CUSTODIAL SERVICES FOR THE FOOTHILLS
RECREATION AND AQUATICS CENTER
This is a request for City Council to approve an agreement for custodial services
at the Foothills Recreation and Aquatics Center.
This agreement for professional custodial services will assist the Foothills
Recreation and Aquatics Center staff in providing continued high quality customer
service by maintaining a clean, healthy, and safe environment for the Center's users.
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Five proposals were received to provide custodial services at the Foothills
Recreation and Aquatics Center. A committee consisting of staff from Parks and
Recreation, the Main Library, and Facilities Maintenance reviewed the offers received.
Specific evaluation factors included: overall cost, action plan, references and
responsiveness, and understanding of the solicitation. The offer submitted by United
Maintenance Co., Inc. was scored highest by the committee. The agreement shall
begin April 15, 2007, and continue for one year. The bid specifications contain an
option clause that will permit the city, at the discretion of the city manager, to extend
this agreement for five additional years in one-year increments.
The Foothills Recreation and Aquatics Center opened to the public on Saturday,
September 30, 2006. A temporary custodial service was utilized during the first six
months of operation in order to analyze and determine the appropriate level of service
necessary to maintain the highest level of care.
The Foothills Recreation and Aquatics Center Business Plan recommends that
"The maintenance standards inside the building will always remain at the highest level
of care to demonstrate quality to users and build pride in the community, and customer
service standards will be of the highest quality".
Foothills Recreation and Aquatics Center users are encouraged to give any input
to staff or through use of the facility comment boxes. Comments are regularly
considered for continuous improvement and to ensure excellence in providing an
attractive and sanitary environment.
Funding is available in the following operational base budget.
Grants Capital Expense One-Time Cost Budgeted Unbudgeted Total
X $73,548
Account Name, Fund, Account and Line Item Number:
Foothills Recreation and Aquatics Center, Account No. 1000-14720-518200
The recommendation was to award the agreement for custodial services for the
Foothills Recreation and Aquatics Center to United Maintenance Co., Inc. in the amount
not to exceed $73,548.00, taxes included.
8. 59TH AVENUE STREET IMPROVEMENTS BETWEEN DEER VALLEY AND
PINNACLE PEAK ROADS
This is a request for the City Council to award a contract to Meadow Valley
Contractors, Inc. for the construction of street improvements to 59th Avenue through
Thunderbird Park between Deer Valley and Pinnacle Peak Roads, and approve an
amendment to the professional services agreement with Stantec Consulting, Inc. for
additional construction administration services.
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This project meets the city goal of providing a high quality of services for the
citizens.
59th Avenue is an arterial street that passes through the Thunderbird
Conservation Park and connects large population centers in both Glendale and
Phoenix. The original road was constructed over 50 years ago as a county road. The
road was designed and constructed at grade with little or no regard for modern
transportation needs and standards. The project will provide one travel lane in each
direction, together with a bicycle lane, a narrow raised median, and a wide shoulder for
emergency pullouts. Disturbed portions of the park both from the street construction,
as well as prior construction activities, will be restored and re-vegetated.
On February 22, 2007, two bids were received and opened with Meadow Valley
Contractors, Inc., a licensed and qualified contractor, submitting the lowest responsive
bid in the amount of $6,194,544. It is anticipated that construction will begin in May
2007 and run through January 2008.
On, February 10, 2004, the Council awarded a professional services agreement
with Stantec Consulting, Inc. to prepare a design concept report (DCR) for the 59th
Avenue project. The Council directed staff to proceed with the design of the preferred
alternate for 59th Avenue and on July 26, 2005 awarded a professional services
agreement with Stantec Consulting, Inc. for preparing the final design and construction
documents.
Construction of the 59th Avenue improvements will provide an improved roadway
through the Thunderbird Park area as well as provide for bicycle paths and an
equestrian/pedestrian overpass for those citizens using the park.
Prior to beginning the design of this project, the design consultant prepared a
DCR, which analyzed five alternatives. Five public meetings were held during the DCR
stage. Input from these meetings resulted in a preferred alternate being presented to
the Council for direction to proceed with the design. A final meeting was held on
February 1, 2006 during the design of the project to assure the citizens that what was
being designed was indeed the alternate presented and approved by the Council.
The construction contract provides for newsletters to be sent to the
neighborhood surrounding the project.
Funds for this project are available in 59th Ave-Melinda to Pinnacle Peak,
Account No. 1600-67804-550800. Additional funds need to be transferred into 59th
Ave-Melinda to Pinnacle Peak, Account No. 1600-67804-550800, in the amounts of:
$2,595,000 from Account No. 1600-12029-510200 and $900,000 from Account No.
1600-67808-550400.
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Grants Capital Expense One-Time Cost Budgeted Unbudgeted Total
X X X $6,289,556
Account Name, Fund. Account and Line item Number
1600-67804-550800, 59th Ave-Melinda to Pinnacle Peak - $6,289,556
The recommendation was to award the construction contract to Meadow Valley
Contractors, Inc. in the amount of $6,194,544, and approve the amendment to the
professional services agreement with Stantec Consulting, Inc. in the amount of $95,012
for the construction of the 59th Avenue Street Improvements between Deer Valley and
Pinnacle Peak Roads.
9. AWARD OF BID 07-14, FIRE HYDRANTS AND RELATED PARTS
This is a request for the City Council to approve the award of bid 07-14 to Dana
Kepner and Home Depot Supply Waterworks Ltd. for the purchase of fire hydrants and
related parts necessary for the repair and replacement of the city's fire hydrants.
One of Council's strategic goals is high-quality service for citizens. The
maintenance, repair and replacement of fire hydrants will continue to provide reliable
and adequate water service for fire protection to Glendale residents and businesses.
An Invitation for Bid was issued by the city and three bids were received to
supply the city with fire hydrants and related parts. These items are used by the
Utilities Department in the repair and replacement of fire hydrants. The Utilities
Department performs preventative maintenance on fire hydrants annually. During the
annual maintenance prevention program, worn out parts are often found and need to
be replaced or repaired. In addition, some hydrants are replaced because parts are no
longer available and others are repaired due to car accidents.
The bid was divided into two groups. Group one was strictly for hydrants and
group two was for related parts. Dana Kepner was the lowest responsive bidder for
group one and Home Depot Supply Waterworks Ltd. was the lowest responsive bidder
for group two. In order for the city to maintain sufficient inventory levels, a multiple
award will be made to both companies for both groups. The award will be effective
upon approval by the Council and continue for one year. The bid specifications contain
an option clause that will permit the city, at the discretion of the City Manager, to extend
this agreement for four additional years in one-year increments.
On November 13, 2001, the Council approved the contract with National
Waterworks, Inc. for fire hydrants and related parts. This contract will expire on March
31, 2007.
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The purchase of these fire hydrants and parts will enable the Utilities Department
to continue to provide reliable and adequate water service for fire protection to Glendale
residents and businesses. In addition, this request will allow the city to maintain or
increase its present Insurance Services Office (ISO) rating.
Funds are available in Water Distribution Account No. 2400-17290-518200 - FY
2006/07 — $70,000 and FY 2007/08 - $210,000
Grants Capital Expense One-Time Cost Budgeted Unbudgeted Total
X $280,000
Account Name, Fund, Account and Line Item Number
Water Distribution Account No. 2400-17290-518200; FY 06/07 - $ 70,000
Water Distribution Account No. 2400-17290-518200; FY 07/08 - $210,000
The recommendation was to award the bid for fire hydrants and related parts to
Dana Kepner and Home Depot Supply Waterworks Ltd. in the amount not to exceed
$280,000 annually.
10. AWARD OF CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT: ZONE 4 RESERVOIR FILL LINE
This is a request for the City Council to award a construction contract to T&T
Construction, Inc. for construction of the Zone 4 Reservoir Fill Line in the amount of
$4,882,089.50.
This project is consistent with the Council goal of providing high-quality service
for Glendale residents. The reservoir fill line is a key component to improving water
quality in water Zone 4.
This water transmission line will be constructed to convey water from the Oasis
Water Treatment Plant along 71st Avenue to the Zone 4 reservoir as identified in the
"Comprehensive Water Facilities Planning and Design" report of September 2003
conducted by consultants Black & Veatch.
On March 8, 2007, six bids were received and opened with T & T Construction
Inc., a licensed and qualified contractor, submitting the lowest responsive bid in the
amount of $4,882,089.50.
On January 25, 2005, the Council approved the design of the Zone 4 Reservoir
Fill Line Project. Engineering Consultants was the firm selected to design the pipeline.
The Zone 4 Reservoir Fill Line will ensure optimum water pressure and delivery
of high quality drinking water.
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Grants Capital Expense One-Time Cost Budgeted Unbudgeted Total
X X $4,882,089.50
Account Name, Fund, Account and Line Item Number
Zone 4 Reservoir Fill line, Account No. 2400-61007-550800
The recommendation was to award the construction contract to T&T
Construction, Inc. in the amount of$4,882,089.50 for the Zone 4 Reservoir Fill Line.
11. PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR 67TH AVENUE/BEARDSLEY
SEWER LIFT STATION IMPROVEMENTS
This is a request for the City Council to approve a professional services
agreement (PSA) with Entellus, Inc. to provide engineering services to complete the
design and perform construction management for the 67th Avenue/Beardsley Sewer Lift
Station Improvements project.
One of the Council's strategic goals is high-quality service for citizens. This
project will improve the operation and reliability of the lift station.
The 67th Avenue and Beardsley sewer lift station is more than 20 years old and
needs to be rehabilitated. The proposed improvements include replacing the original
pumps with new replacement pumps, ventilation and lighting, replacement of chemical
tanks, replacement of existing valves and installing a spare pump.
On October 24, 2006, the Council authorized a professional services agreement
with Entellus to provide engineering services in connection with the 67th
Avenue/Beardsley Sewer Lift Station Odor Control project.
The improvements to the sewer lift station will enhance the operation of the
facility, which will ensure the department remains in compliance with existing
regulations and provide increased odor control, which will help to minimize odor
complaints from the public.
Funds are available in the Fiscal Year 2006-07 Capital Improvement Program
67th & 83rd Ave SLS Mode account.
Grants Capital Expense One-Time Cost Budgeted Unbudgeted Total
X X $350,748
Account Name, Fund, Account and Line Item Number
67th & 83rd Ave SLS Mode, Account No.2420-63014-550800
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The recommendation was to authorize the City Manager to enter into a
professional services agreement with Entellus to provide construction administration
services in connection with the 67th Avenue/Beardsley Sewer Lift Station Improvements
project, in an amount not to exceed $350,748.
12. AGREEMENT FOR PURCHASE OF HAZARDOUS MATERIAL REMOVAL AND
DISPOSAL SERVICES
This is a request for the City Council to authorize the City Manager to enter into a
cooperative purchasing agreement with Environmental Response, Incorporated for the
purchase of hazardous material removal and disposal services.
One of the Council's goals is to provide high quality services for citizens.
Providing hazardous material removal and disposal services enhances the city's
environmental safety programs by ensuring the timely and proper removal and disposal
of hazardous materials.
The City of Phoenix, using a competitive request for proposal (RFP Number 03-
024), entered into an agreement for hazardous waste removal service with
Environmental Response, Incorporated. The City of Glendale utilizes such services.
The agreement covers the full range of services for a hazardous materials
program. It addresses the identification, handling, storage, and disposal of hazardous
materials in compliance with federal and state safety regulations.
The City of Phoenix contract with Environmental Response, Incorporated expires
on May 31, 2007 with an option to extend one additional year, at the discretion of the
City Manager. This contract is based on the higher service volume needs of Phoenix.
Cooperative purchases are allowed by the City of Glendale's Purchasing Ordinance,
Section 2.149.
The City Council approved the use of the City of Phoenix cooperative contract on
June 23, 1998.
The agreement covers services necessary for hazardous waste and emergency
responses to Fire Department requests for the pick-up and clean-up of hazardous
material spills. This service will also include the activities of household hazardous
waste collection days for citizens and requests from the landfill.
Several city departments will be utilizing the agreement. The amount is
budgeted in various city departments' operating budgets.
The recommendation was to approve a cooperative agreement with
Environmental Response, Incorporated for hazardous material removal and disposal
services in an amount not to exceed $176,000.00.
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13. RATIFY PURCHASE OF HIGH MAST BUCKET TRUCK
This is a request for the City Council to ratify the emergency purchase of a high
mast bucket truck with Utility Crane and Equipment, per Purchasing Ordinance, Section
2-147, Emergency Purchases.
This purchase meets the Council strategic goal of "A City with High Quality
Services for Citizens". Maintaining equipment used to improve and provide a more
efficient transportation system within the city will assist in achieving this goal.
The installation of intelligent transportation systems equipment and hosting Mega
Events has created a high demand for traffic monitoring capabilities and information
dissemination to the traveling public. Maintenance and repair of this equipment,
including message signs and closed circuit television cameras, demands the use of
equipment that reaches between 45 and 60 feet in height. The city does not have a
vehicle in its fleet to allow staff to complete this work. In the past, rental equipment has
been used; however, the availability of rental equipment is unreliable. This new vehicle
will allow the Transportation Department to rapidly respond to maintenance and repair
needs on cameras and signs in a safe and efficient manner. The normal process to
purchase a bucket truck can take from 9 to 12 months. The vehicle purchased was
available immediately due to a cancelled order, and at a cost savings of approximately
$15,000.
Providing the Transportation Department with a high mast bucket truck will
integrate the abilities to effectively maintain and repair the existing intelligent
transportation technology used to manage local and special event traffic.
Funding is available in the Construction Vehicle w Bkt Arm Account and Smart
Traffic Signals Account.
Grants Capital Expense One-Time Cost Budgeted Unbudgeted Total
X X $126,199
Account Name, Fund, Account and Line Item Number:
Construction Vehicle w Bkt Arm, Account No. 1600-67806-551400 ($70,000)
Smart Traffic Signals, Account No. 2210-65005-550800 ($56,199)
The recommendation was to ratify the emergency purchase from Utility Crane
and Equipment of a high mast bucket truck in the amount of $126,199.
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CONSENT RESOLUTIONS
14. PROPERTY ACQUISITION —AVIATION PURPOSES
This is a request for the City Council to authorize and direct title to and
possession of property located at 10651 West Glendale Avenue, and be acquired by
purchase or through legal action. The acquisition of this property is necessary to meet
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) design standards for the Object Free Area and
Runway Safety Area. These standards call for the airport to have control over as much
of these areas as possible.
The Object Free Area and Runway Safety Area are defined by the Federal
Aviation Administration and identified in the Glendale Municipal Airport Master Plan.
These aviation safety areas overlap property owned by the Rivera Family Trust located
on the north side of the airport runway, and total 6.2 acres. Acquisition of this property
is an expectation of the FAA for maintaining safe and efficient airport operations.
The city has been negotiating with the Rivera Family Trust for fee simple and
aviation easements for this property since 1997. The property has been appraised
several times since 1997, and assumes the property is both free from environmental
contamination and that all portions of the property are geo-technically stable.
The Rivera Family Trust has declined the current offer to purchase the property
for $2,000,000 made by Property Specialists, Inc. for the city on November 30, 2006.
The offer was contingent on the property being environmentally clean and geo-
technically stable. The Rivera Family Trust has refused to allow the city to enter the
property in order to assess the environmental and geo-technical status. The
environmental and geo-technical assessments are required to determine the actual
value of the property after incurring any environmental clean-up expense.
Federal and state grant funding is available in the amount of $1,693,400. To
facilitate the property acquisition, a transfer of $1,006,600 from the Glendale Sports
Facility Sign, Account No. 2210-65062-551200 to the Airport Northwest Land Purchase,
Account No. 2210-65065-550400 is necessary. This transfer will enable the city to
meet the required contribution for matching funds ($43,400) and the remaining balance
of the purchase and contingencies for a phase two geo-technical and environmental
analysis ($963,200).
Grants Capital Expense One-Time Cost Budgeted Unbudgeted Total
$1,693,400 $1,006,600 X $2,700,000
Account Name, Fund, Account and Line Item Number
FAA #17 Land Acquisition, Account No. 2120-79510-518200 ($1,693,400)
Airport Northwest Land Purchase, Account No. 2210-65065-550400 ($1,006,600)
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The recommendation was to waive reading beyond the title and adopt a
resolution authorizing and directing that title to and possession of property located at
10651 West Glendale Avenue be acquired by purchase or through legal action, and
approve the transfer.
Resolution No. 4032 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 THAT TITLE TO AND
POSSESSION OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY LOCATED IN THE CITY OF
GLENDALE, MARICOPA COUNTY, ARIZONA, BE ACQUIRED BY PURCHASE OR
UNDER THE POWER OF EMINENT DOMAIN FOR AVIATION FIELDS PURSUANT
TO A.R.S. SEC. 12-1111(11).
15. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FEE SCHEDULE
This is a request for the City Council to adopt a resolution setting the community
development fees by amending the Community Development Fee Schedule. These
adjustments to the fee schedule are made pursuant to Glendale City Code, Sections 2-
2 and 2-3, with an effective date of July 1, 2007.
In keeping with the Council's goal of a city that is fiscally sound and its key
objective to "continue honesty in the budget process with true costs and realistic
analyses", the Community Development Group, Fire and Utilities departments, have
developed a fee schedule designed to achieve this goal and key objective.
The Community Development Fees are a schedule of development-related
permit and service fees collected for the Building Safety, Engineering, Planning,
Transportation, Fire, and Utilities Departments. The current fees have been in effect
since July of 2002.
Representatives from the Budget, Building Safety, Engineering, Fire, Planning,
Transportation, and Utilities Departments recently performed a comprehensive review
and analysis of the development-related permit and service fees. The fee schedule
includes both current fees and the implementation of new fees for services in order to
capture costs not currently being recovered.
At the February 20, 2007 Workshop, the updated fee schedule, as well as new
fees, were presented to the Council. Staff was advised by the Council to bring forward
the updated and proposed new fees to an evening Council meeting for adoption.
At the June 11, 2002 City Council meeting, Ordinance No. 2260 was adopted,
approving the current community development fees with an annual fee adjustment in
accordance with the Consumer Price Index Urban Users (CPIUU) inflationary index. At
this meeting, Councilmembers stated that the city needs to begin to recover the costs of
development business and keep up with consumer price index.
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By having growth pay for growth, the city is able to maintain the existing level of
service for current residents. In addition, the fees will help to minimize harm or
disruption to other citizens by ensuring that projects are completed after having
complied with all applicable health, safety, and building laws that the city requires of
development in Glendale.
Staff provided the proposed fee changes, through the postal service and
electronic mail service to the Home Builders Association of Central Arizona, the Arizona
Multihousing Association, Valley Forward Association, and Valley Partnership twice in
2006 and twice in 2007.
Representatives from the Home Builders Association of Central Arizona, the
Arizona Multihousing Association, Valley Forward Association, and Valley Partnership
were invited to attend a meeting on May 25, 2006 regarding the fee changes.
Representatives from the Arizona Multihousing Association, Valley Partnership, and
Nutrition For Children were in attendance. Staff responded to questions regarding the
increases and how the fee changes compared to other valley cities. Additional
information was requested and has since been sent to the Arizona Multihousing
Association regarding how the direct and indirect costs were calculated.
Staff received two pieces of correspondence regarding the proposed increases
to the fees. A letter was received from Valley Partnership stating that they "understood
the need for the City to recover its costs when providing development services" and that
they "appreciated the opportunity to be engaged early on in this discussion regarding
rising costs that will be associated with our members' projects". An electronic mail was
received from the Arizona Multihousing Association expressing concern.
Staff is recommending a July 1, 2007 implementation date for the entire fee
schedule and will ensure that the required public notification will occur prior to July
2007.
The recommendation was to waive reading beyond the title and adopt a
resolution setting the fees by amending the Community Development Fee Schedule
pursuant to Glendale City Code Sections 2-2 and 2-3 with an effective date of July 1,
2007.
Resolution No. 4033 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 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FEE
SCHEDULE PURSUANT TO GLENDALE CITY CODE SECTIONS 2-2 AND 2-3; AND
SETTING FORTH AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
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16. NOTICE OF INTENT TO INCREASE UTILITIES MISCELLANEOUS
CUSTOMER SERVICE FEES
This is a request for the City Council to adopt a resolution declaring the city's
intent to increase the Utilities miscellaneous customer service fees effective July 1,
2007, and setting the public hearing on the proposed increases for May 8, 2007.
In keeping with the Council's goal of a city that is fiscally sound with the key
objective to continue honesty in the budget process with true costs and realistic
analyses, the Utilities Department has developed a fee schedule designed to achieve
this goal and key objective.
Utilities staff have reviewed the existing Utilities customer service miscellaneous
fee schedule and current relevant City Codes to determine if current fees were
sufficient to cover the cost of services provided. The results of the study revealed the
city was recovering, on average, 50% of the costs of these services. The revised fee
structure includes two new fees to cover costs associated with after-hour water
reconnects and unauthorized use, delinquent collections and new accounts; and a
change in wording in City Code Section 33-76.
These fees are not related to the Utilities rates. The majority of the water
customers are not impacted by the proposed increases as they primarily address
delinquencies and unauthorized users. The reviewed fees are user-based and apply
only to a limited number of customers who utilize the services.
Utilities is an Enterprise fund and, according to State Statute, any adjustment in
water rates must go through a public notice of intent and public hearings process before
any adjustments can be adopted. The Miscellaneous Customer Service Fees
established under Section 33-83 need to be consistent with the Community
Development Fees established under Section 2-3. Under Section 33-83, as amended,
the Miscellaneous Customer Service Fees will be automatically adjusted annually in
accordance with the Consumer Price Index Urban Users inflationary index.
At the February 20, 2007 Workshop, the updated fee schedule, as well as new
fees, were presented to the Council. Staff was advised by the Council to bring forward
the updated and proposed new fees to an evening Council meeting for adoption.
Although presented as part of the Community Development Fee Schedule, the Utilities
Miscellaneous Customer Service Fee Schedule must be presented separately because
it is part of the Enterprise fund and therefore under separate State Statute.
At the June 11, 2002 Meeting, Ordinance No. 2260 was adopted. approving the
current community development fees with an annual fee adjustment in accordance with
the Consumer Price Index Urban Users (CPIUU) inflationary index. At this meeting,
Councilmembers stated that the city needs to begin to recover the costs of
development business and keep up with consumer price index.
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The recommended fee schedule revisions will assist in defraying the expenses
involved with specific operational activities from the customers who require those
services, including delinquencies, rather than having those activities subsidized by all
customers. Customers will benefit by paying only for those services they receive. It will
also provide customers whose water service has been disconnected an option for after-
hour service at an additional cost.
The recommendation was to waive reading beyond the title and adopt a
resolution declaring the city's intent to increase the water customer service fees
effective July 1, 2007 and setting the public hearing for May 8, 2007.
Resolution No. 4034 New Series was read by number and title only, it being A
RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, MARICOPA
COUNTY, ARIZONA, ADOPTING THIS NOTICE OF INTENTION TO INCREASE
MISCELLANOUS WATER CUSTOMER SERVICE FEES; SETTING A PUBLIC
HEARING ON THE PROPOSED INCREASES; AND FILING A WRITTEN REPORT
SUPPORTING THE PROPOSED INCREASES WITH THE CITY CLERK.
It was moved by Lieberman, and seconded by Frate, to approve the
recommended actions on Consent Agenda Item Nos. 1 through 16, including the
approval and adoption of Resolution No. 4032 New Series, Resolution No. 4033
New Series, Resolution No. 4034 New Series; and to forward Liquor License
Application No. 3-1108 for Sportsman's #603, Liquor License Application No. 3-
1109 for Ant Hill Sports Bar & Grill, Liquor License Application No. 3-1110 for
Long Wong's, and Liquor License No. 1111 for CVS/Pharmacy #05937, to the
State of Arizona Department of Liquor Licenses and Control, with the
recommendation for approval. The motion carried unanimously.
Vice Chair Martinez commented on item number eight. He stated that the 59th
street improvements between Deer Valley and Pinnacle Peak had been delayed;
however, they were now back on track. He wanted to acknowledge all the people that
got involved and created "Alternative B," especially Mr. DeFranco and Mr. Woods.
17. SUPER BOWL XLV BID SUPPORT
Ms. Karen Churchard, Mega Event Consultant, presented this item.
This is a request for the City Council to approve six resolutions required as part
of the bid proposal to be presented by the Arizona Super Bowl Host Committee to the
National Football League (NFL) in support of the effort to host Super Bowl XLV in 2011
at the University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, Arizona.
These resolutions identify the importance of this event to Glendale, the Valley
and the State of Arizona. The resolutions assure governmental, quasi-governmental
and private partnership in organizing, financing, promoting, accommodating, staging
and conducting Super Bowl XLV and its related official events and activities.
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The first resolution is to support the bid to host the 2011 Super Bowl at the
University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, Arizona. The second and third resolutions
assure appropriate fire, medical and law enforcement services for this major event and
related activities. The resolutions dealing with the airport, temporary flight restrictions
and taxing authority serve to enhance the bid package that the Arizona Super Bowl
Host Committee intends to present to the NFL.
On February 25, 2003, the Council approved six resolutions in support of the
Arizona Super Bowl Host Committee's bid to host the Super Bowl in 2008.
Hosting an event the magnitude of the Super Bowl brings great prestige and
promotion to Arizona, the Valley and Glendale.
The recommendation was to waive reading beyond the titles and adopt six
resolutions in support of the bid to host Super Bowl XLV in 2011 at the University of
Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, Arizona.
Resolution No. 4035 New Series was read by number and title only, it being A
RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, MARICOPA
COUNTY, ARIZONA, PROVIDING TAXING AUTHORITY AGENCY ASSURANCE IN
SUPPORT OF THE BID TO HOST SUPER BOWL XLV IN 2011 AT THE UNIVERSITY
OF PHOENIX STADIUM IN GLENDALE, ARIZONA.
Resolution No. 4036 New Series was read by number and title only, it being A
RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, MARICOPA
COUNTY, ARIZONA, PROVIDING ASSURANCE WITH RESPECT TO CERTAIN
ACTIVITY AT THE GLENDALE AIRPORT IN SUPPORT OF THE BID TO HOST
SUPER BOWL XLV IN 2011 AT THE UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX STADIUM IN
GLENDALE, ARIZONA.
Resolution No. 4037 New Series was read by number and title only, it being A
RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, MARICOPA
COUNTY, ARIZONA, PROVIDING FIRE AND MEDICAL EMERGENCY AGENCY
ASSURANCE IN SUPPORT OF THE BID TO HOST SUPER BOWL XLV IN 2011 AT
THE UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX STADIUM IN GLENDALE, ARIZONA.
Resolution No. 4038 New Series was read by number and title only, it being A
RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, MARICOPA
COUNTY, ARIZONA, PROVIDING TEMPORARY FLIGHT RESTRICTIONS
ASSURANCE IN SUPPORT OF THE BID TO HOST SUPER BOWL XLV IN 2011 AT
THE UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX STADIUM IN GLENDALE, ARIZONA.
Resolution No. 4039 New Series was read by number and title only, it being A
RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, MARICOPA
COUNTY, ARIZONA, IN SUPPORT OF THE BID TO HOST SUPER BOWL XLV IN
2011 AT THE UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX STADIUM IN GLENDALE, ARIZONA.
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Resolution No. 4040 New Series was read by number and title only, it being A
RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, MARICOPA
COUNTY, ARIZONA, PROVIDING LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY ASSURANCE IN
SUPPORT OF THE BID TO HOST SUPER BOWL XLV IN 2011 AT THE UNIVERSITY
OF PHOENIX STADIUM IN GLENDALE, ARIZONA.
Councilmember Lieberman stated for the record that he was not against having
additional Super Bowls here in Glendale. He simply would like to know what something
of this magnitude would end up costing the city. He asked if the NFL would require a
lock down 30 days before the game. Ms. Karen Churchard, Mega Event Consultant,
noted that they actually start preparations 30 days prior; however, the actual lock down
occurs 14 days prior to the event. Councilmember Lieberman asked if it was only
Glendale's Fire and Police Departments that would be involved. Ms. Churchard stated
that it would be a combination of different entities. Councilmember Lieberman asked if
the NFL would pay them separately. Mr. Churchard stated that she believes that the
NFL would be willing to work with the City of Glendale.
Councilmember Lieberman read the purposes of each resolution aloud and
asked Ms. Churchard to acknowledge them to be correct. Ms. Churchard confirmed as
requested. He wanted to make a point that the NFL was exempted from any fund
responsibility and, therefore, made it impossible for them to offset any of Glendale's
cost. He added that he was looking for ways to help Glendale offset Super Bowl
expenses. He noted that he would like to see the balance sheet on a community that
had hosted an NFL game to have some idea on a profit and loss range.
Ms. Churchard said that she was willing to help Councilmember Lieberman
obtain the information from Mr. Kennedy and the Host Committee. Councilmember
Lieberman thanked Ms. Churchard for all the work she is doing.
Vice Mayor Martinez noted that the NFL requires all cities that have submitted
bids issue these resolutions. He stated that all cities in the bidding process know that
there is a cost involved. He said that there had been many festivals that the city has
invested in for the benefit of the citizens and the city that are very difficult to quantify.
He stated that this mega event would bring many opportunities to the City of Glendale.
Councilmember Frate stated that Glendale was not the only city hosting Super
Bowl events. He noted that each city would be responsible for funding their events. He
believes that everyone will benefit greatly in the long run.
Mayor Scruggs clarified the hotel revenue issue. She stated that each city would
pay their share according to the number of hotel rooms available. She noted that
Glendale's contribution was $10,000 to the Super Bowl Committee. Ms. Churchard
stated that there was a formula in place for each city to pay a percentage based on the
number of rooms they have.
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Councilmember Clark asked what the $15 million that will be raised by the Host
Committee would fund. Ms. Churchard stated that it funds many different aspects that
the Host Committee is required to provide as part of the NFL specifications.
Councilmember Clark stated that she was voting against this item. She stated
that she would not vote for a Super Bowl bid three years away mainly because the
financial impact was still unknown and no tangible numbers were available. She noted
that they still had not been through the first Super Bowl coming up in 2008. She
speculated that the NFL makes a lot of money, and she wishes they would reimburse
the hosting cities. She also stated that another reason for voting against it was the
need for funding public safety, which is highly necessary, and she believes the city
should focus on that.
Councilmember Frate stated that the Council did vote for the resolutions for
Super Bowl 2008. He further added that if they were not chosen for Super Bowl 2011,
he would like to bid for Super Bowl 2012.
It was moved by Martinez, and seconded by Goulet, to approve the
recommended actions on Item No. 17, including the approval and adoption of
Resolution No. 4035 New Series, Resolution No. 4036 New Series, Resolution No.
4037 New Series, Resolution No. 4038 New Series, Resolution No. 4039 New
Series, and Resolution No. 4040 New Series. The motion carried with Clark and
Lieberman voting Nay.
ORDINANCES
18. AMENDMENT TO GLENDALE CITY CODE, CHAPTER 24, MOTOR VEHICLES
AND TRAFFIC
Mr. Jamsheed Mehta, AICP, Transportation Director presented this item.
This is a request for the City Council to amend the Glendale City Code, Chapter
24 Motor Vehicles and Traffic. The amendment will allow for the implementation of a
Barricade Use Permit Program that will assist in minimizing the construction impacts in
the city's right-of-way for the traveling public.
Implementing the Barricade Permit Use Fee Program will assist the city in
achieving Council's goal of "High Quality Services for Citizens". Providing additional
oversight within construction zones will minimize the duration of roadway construction
and travel restrictions.
The City of Glendale has long used guidelines in temporary traffic control as
established by the Traffic Barricade Manual used by other valley cities. The goal is to
gain a high level of compliance with temporary traffic control rules to ensure the impact
to the traveling public is minimized without delaying projects. Violations cause undue
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delay and inconvenience, increase the cost, and are a danger to the health, safety, and
welfare to the citizens of Glendale in public right-of-way.
Currently there is no incentive for contractors to finish their work and remove
traffic control devices in a timely manner. This can cause lane restrictions, traffic
congestion, or sidewalk closures for undue periods of time. With the increase of
development requiring work in the city's right-of-way, these amendments will allow for
fees and civil sanctions to be administered to contractors who are working in the city's
right-of-way, and for not following safety guidelines, or not completing work on time.
The fees are listed separately in the Community Development Fee Schedule as
previously presented to the Council.
At a Council Workshop held on February 20, 2007, the Council reviewed the
proposed fee changes to the Community Development Fee Schedule, which included
the barricade use permit and traffic control plan review fees. Amendments to the
Glendale City Code require an ordinance. Staff is requesting the amendment to
Chapter 24 of the Glendale City Code be heard separately from the Community
Development Fee schedule that is proposed for adoption by resolution.
The city will be able to improve existing service levels. The added measure of
additional oversight of street barricading on construction projects will enhance safety
and minimize roadway construction impacts for the traveling public.
Staff provided the proposed fee schedule to the Home Builders Association of
Central Arizona, the Arizona Multi-Housing Association, Valley Forward Association,
and Valley Partnership twice in 2006 and once in 2007.
The recommendation was to waive reading beyond the title and adopt an
ordinance to amend the Glendale City Code, Chapter 24, Motor Vehicles and Traffic.
Councilmember Frate stated that this ordinance makes construction companies
accountable. He stated that he fully supported this ordinance.
Councilmember Clark stated that she was also happy to see this ordinance come
forward. She supports this ordinance
Ordinance No. 2558 New Series was read by number and title only, it being AN
ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, MARICOPA
COUNTY, ARIZONA, AMENDING GLENDALE CITY CODE CHAPTER 24, ARTICLE
III RELATING TO TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES AND TEMPORARY WORK ZONE
TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT; SPECIFYING PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS THEREOF;
AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
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It was moved by Frate, and seconded by Lieberman, to approve Ordinance
No. 2558 New Series. Motion carried on a roll call vote, with the following
Councilmembers voting "aye": Clark, Goulet, Lieberman, Martinez, Frate, Knaack,
and Scruggs. Members voting "nay": none.
PUBLIC HEARING — RESOLUTIONS
19. AMENDMENT TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2006-07 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) ANNUAL ACTION PLAN
Mr. Gilbert Lopez, Community Revitalization Administrator presented this item.
This is a request for the City Council to conduct a public hearing and approve an
amendment to the Fiscal Year 2006-07 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
Annual Action Plan. Doing so will allow the city to apply $130,000 of Fiscal Year 2004-
05 unused funds to its successful infill housing program through its partnership with
Habitat for Humanity, Valley of the Sun. These funds would help Habitat acquire
additional vacant properties for new infill housing.
The revitalization of older neighborhoods is an ongoing Council goal. This effort
addresses a key objective to "continue funding for neighborhood revitalization" under
the strategic goal of"one community with strong neighborhoods".
The City of Glendale receives funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and
Urban Development (HUD) and allocates these funds through an extensive public
process. The Community Revitalization Division continuously monitors the timely and
efficient use of the funds, and looks for opportunities that help us reach our community
goals. Through this process, staff identified the opportunity to reallocate these funds
and meet a funding shortfall. Before the federal funds can be moved into a different
category, the Annual Action Plan must be amended to inform the public of the proposed
changes.
The Community Development Advisory Committee (CDAC) discussed and
unanimously approved the amendment concept at their meeting on January 25, 2007.
On February 21, 2007, the CDAC conducted a public hearing, and unanimously voted
to approve the amendment and forward it to the Mayor and Council for consideration.
The "Glendale 2025-The Next Step" addresses redevelopment and housing as
critical elements towards achieving Glendale's planning vision. Infill housing
complements the redevelopment activities addressed in the City Center Master Plan,
and is consistent with the new Five-Year Neighborhood Revitalization Plan.
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On January 25, 2007 and February 21, 2007, the CDAC conducted two public
hearings to solicit input and discuss the amendment. On February 22, 2007 and March
1, 2007, the proposed amendment was published in The Glendale Star, advising the
public of the 30-day comment period, beginning February 23, 2007, and ending March
26, 2007.
The CDBG program is a federally funded entitlement provided by HUD. Council-
approved activities are described in our Fiscal Year 2006-07 CDBG Annual Action Plan.
If approved, the amendment will allow the city to apply $130,000 of unspent FY 2004-
05 CDBG funds from the following categories for additional infill housing:
$40,155 CDBG FY 2004-2005 Downtown Civic Center Plaza Design
$33,605 CDBG FY 2004-2005 Slum/Blight Demolition
$56,240 CDBG FY 2004-2005 Exterior Improvement Program
Grants Capital Expense One-Time Cost Budgeted Unbudgeted Total
X $130,000
Account Name, Fund, Account and Line Item Number
Community Development Block Grant, Fund 1320
The recommendation was to conduct a public hearing, waive reading beyond the
title and adopt a resolution authorizing the approval of the Amendment to the Annual
Action Plan for FY 2006-07.
Mayor Scruggs opened the public hearing on Agenda Item No. 19. As there
were no comments, Mayor Scruggs closed the public hearing.
Resolution No. 4041 New Series was read by number and title only, it being A
RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, MARICOPA
COUNTY, ARIZONA, APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF AN
AMENDMENT TO THE ANNUAL ACTION PLAN FOR FISCAL YEAR 2006-07 TO
THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT FOR THE
REALLOCATION OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDS IN THE
AMOUNT OF $130,000 TO FUND GLENDALE'S INFILL HOUSING PROGRAM.
It was moved by Goulet, and seconded by Clark, to pass, adopt and
approve Resolution No. 4041 New Series. The motion carried unanimously.
20. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) ANNUAL ACTION
PLAN FOR FISCAL YEAR 2007-08
Mr. Gilbert Lopez, Community Revitalization Administrator presented this item.
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This is a request for the City Council to conduct a public hearing and authorize
submission of the Annual Action Plan for Fiscal Year 2007-08 to the U.S. Department of
Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The Annual Action Plan outlines all proposed
Fiscal Year 2007-08 funding for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG),
HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME), American Dream Downpayment Initiative
(ADDI), and Emergency Shelter Grants (ESG) program funds.
The Community Development Advisory Committee (CDAC), formulated its
recommendations based upon the following funding priorities, approved by the Council
for Fiscal Year 2007-08. These funding priorities were updated during the development
of the City of Glendale's Five-Year Consolidated Plan, and address several key
objectives, with the main one being "continue funding for neighborhood revitalization",
under the strategic goal of"one community with strong neighborhoods".
Fiscal Year 2007-08 Priorities:
• Housing rehabilitation programs
• Programs that benefit seniors and youth
• Programs that prevent homelessness
• Programs addressing social needs
• Programs related to quality of life issues
• Clearance and demolition of blighting conditions
• Programs or projects that help revitalization efforts throughout Glendale,
with an emphasis in the redevelopment area.
The Annual Action Plan is the implementation document that details how
Glendale proposes to invest federal HUD funding to meet identified community needs.
The CDAC conducted an extensive review process for the use of Fiscal Year
2007-08 CDBG, HOME, ADDI, and ESG program funds. This process included the
review of 42 applications, and formal presentations by each of the applicants. The
CDAC recommended funding 34 agencies. The following is a synopsis of each funding
category reviewed by the CDAC:
CDBG - The city will receive $2,271,749 of CDBG funds for activities that benefit
low-and moderate-income persons; aid in the elimination of slum and blight;
and/or address an urgent community need. An additional $200,000 of program
income and unspent CDBG funds from activities completed or cancelled in prior
years has been allocated to fund physical improvements. The public service
category provides funding to agencies such as St. Mary's/westside Food Bank
Alliance for home food delivery, and physical improvement projects such as
renovation of kitchens and bathrooms at Glendale Homes to maintain safe and
sanitary living conditions for residents in one the City of Glendale's three public
housing communities. Other activities include voluntary demolition, residential
housing rehabilitation programs, and improvement of public facilities.
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HOME - The city will receive $677,308 of HOME funds from the Maricopa
County HOME Consortium. These funds are used for activities that will improve
the supply of decent, safe, sanitary and affordable housing, such the
development of a new owner-occupied infill town home complex for 16 families
constructed by Habitat for Humanity of the West Valley, and the rehabilitation
program for low- and moderate-income owner-occupied households in Glendale.
ADDI - The city will receive $17,941 in ADDI funds from the Maricopa County
HOME Consortium. These funds are used for programs that increase
homeownership among low-to moderate-income first-time homebuyers.
ESG - The city will receive approximately $98,044 in ESG funds to provide
assistance to families in danger of eviction or foreclosure by funding existing,
successful programs that prevent homelessness. The funds can also be used to
help operate existing shelters, such as the West Valley Child Crisis Center,
which provides shelter to abused/abandoned children.
The City Council received a memorandum from the CDAC dated July 7, 2006,
outlining the process utilized by the CDAC for determining the city's community needs.
The needs identified in the memorandum remained consistent with those needs
identified in Glendale's Five-Year Consolidated Plan for Fiscal Years 2005 through
2009. In November of 2006, the City Council received a staff memorandum providing
an update on the HUD grant application process and a summary of the CDAC
recommendations regarding the Fiscal Year 2007-08 CDBG, HOME, and ESG funding.
The required 30-day public comment period began on February 23, 2007, as stated in a
public notice published on February 22 and again on March 1, 2007.
Since Fiscal Year 1977-78, Glendale has received $45,169,144 in CDBG fund
allocations to assist thousands of homeowners and individuals with services that
provide safe, decent housing, and improve their living conditions. Public service
programs, such as homeless prevention and senior, youth, and disabled services,
provide a compassionate hand to those in need. Physical improvement projects are the
bricks and mortar part of the program. The housing rehabilitation programs provide
funding for much needed repairs for heating and cooling systems, electrical, plumbing,
and other critical components.
Since Fiscal Year 2004-05, the city has received $293,933 of ESG fund
allocations to specifically assist with homelessness.
Since Fiscal Year 1992-93, Glendale has received $8,405,437 in HOME/ADDI
program fund allocations that are used specifically for housing-related programs. The
HOME Program has funded the construction of many new single-family homes and has
helped preserve existing homes.
The citizen participation process conducted for the use of Fiscal Year 2007-08
HUD federal funding included the following actions:
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On July 12, 2006, a notice announcing the Fiscal Year 2007-08
CDBG/ESG/HOME grant application cycle and orientation meeting was mailed to
prospective applicants.
On July 20 and 27, 2006, public notices announcing the Fiscal Year 2007-08
CDBG/ESG/HOME grant application cycle and orientation meeting were published in
The Glendale Star.
On August 1, 2006, the Community Revitalization Division staff met with grant
applicants to discuss Council priorities, the application process, and evaluation criteria.
On September 27, 2006, the CDAC received the grant applications for its review.
On October 19 and 26, 2006, public notices announcing public hearings for
CDBG, ESG, and HOME Funding Requests for the Fiscal Year 2007-08 grant
application cycle were published in The Glendale Star.
On October 30, November 1 and 6, 2006, the CDAC conducted public hearings
where applicants were given an opportunity to present their applications before the
committee.
On November 2 and 9, 2006, the CDAC conducted public meetings to formulate
its funding recommendations for Council review.
On February 15, 2007, a notice was published in The Glendale Star announcing
a public hearing on February 21, 2007, during the CDAC public meeting, to allow for
additional public comment/discussion regarding the Fiscal Year 2007-08 Annual Action
Plan.
On February 21, 2007, the CDAC conducted a public hearing to provide an
additional opportunity for public input regarding the Fiscal Year 2007-08 Annual Action
Plan.
On February 22 and March 1, 2007, a notice announcing the dates of the 30-day
Fiscal Year 2007-08 Annual Action Plan review and comment period to run from
February 23 through March 26, 2007, and notice of the final public hearing scheduled
for the March 27, 2007 Council meeting, was published in The Glendale Star.
All meetings were public. As written in the notices, applicants and the public
were all invited to attend and participate.
The CDBG, HOME, ADDI, and ESG programs are federally funded. The CDBG
program does not have a match requirement. The HOME program does require a 25%
match from non-federal funds, and the ESG program requires a 100% match.
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An annual match allocation of $25,000 is provided in the General Fund budget
as a supplement towards the required 25% match requirement for HOME projects
administered by the city. The total match needed for the city's projects could exceed
$86,825, depending on the projects. Even so, no additional general funds are
necessary, as the additional match needed will be provided by match carryover and
other eligible in-kind resources such as donated materials or volunteer hours. Outside
agencies that apply for HOME funds must provide the 25% required matching funds (or
a pre-agreed portion) for their projects.
The ESG funding will be allocated to outside agencies. The agencies that apply
for these funds will be required to provide the 100% required matching funds.
Grants Capital One-Time Cost Budgeted Unbudgeted Total
Expense
CDBG X $2,271,749
HOME X $677,308
ADDI X $17,941
ESG X $98,044
General X $25,000
Fund
Account Name, Fund, Account and Line Item Number:
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), Fund 1320
HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME), Fund 1300
American Dream Downpayment Initiative (ADDI ), Fund 1300
Emergency Shelter Grants (ESG), Fund 1830
General Fund, Fund 1000
The recommendation was to conduct a public hearing, waive reading beyond the
title and adopt a resolution authorizing the approval of the Annual Action Plan for Fiscal
Year 2007-08 at the funding levels allocated by the U.S. Department of Housing and
Urban Development (HUD), and its submission to HUD.
Mayor Scruggs opened the public hearing on Agenda Item No. 20. As there
were no comments, Mayor Scruggs closed the public hearing.
Resolution No. 4042 New Series was read by number and title only, it being A
RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, MARICOPA
COUNTY, ARIZONA, APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING SUBMISSION OF THE
FISCAL YEAR 2007-08 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN TO THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF
HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT; AND FOR ACCEPTING A COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,271,749; A HOME
INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIPS PROGRAM ALLOCATION IN THE AMOUNT OF
$677,308; AMERICAN DREAM DOWNPAYMENT INITIATIVE FUNDING IN THE
AMOUNT OF $17,941; AND EMERGENCY SHELTER GRANTS FUNDING IN THE
AMOUNT OF $98,044.
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It was moved by Goulet, and seconded by Clark, to pass, adopt and
approve Resolution No. 4042 New Series. The motion carried unanimously.
REQUEST FOR FUTURE WORKSHOP AND EXECUTIVE SESSION
It was moved by Martinez, and seconded by Frate, to hold City Council
Budget Workshops from 8:30 a.m. to noon and 1:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday,
April 3, 2007 and from 1:30 to 5:00 pm on Tuesday, April 10, 2007 in Room B-3 of
the City Council Chambers, to be followed by an Executive Session pursuant to
A.R.S. 38-431.03. The motion carried unanimously.
CITIZEN COMMENTS
None
COUNCIL COMMENTS AND SUGGESTIONS
Councilmember Clark wished to congratulate the Desert Mirage Neighborhood
for a successful Day in the Park event. She thanked Luke Air Force Base and staff for
hosting a spectacular 16th year anniversary event. She also informed everyone that the
Concerned Police Survivors were selling Blue Cop Bears in dedication to Officer
Anthony Holly who was killed in the line of duty. She said that the bears were available
$12 for anyone wanting to support the police officers.
Councilmember Lieberman stated that he would be holding a district meeting the
following evening at Carol G. Peck School at 6:30 p.m. He said that there would be
many interesting speakers. He encouraged everyone to attend.
Councilmember Frate stated that he wanted to wish Colleen Daimon, Director of
the Adult Center, best wishes on her retirement from the City of Glendale. He reminded
everyone to watch children around water.
Councilmember Knaack thanked the three new board and commission members
for serving their community. She encouraged all citizens to make time to serve their
communities.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:30 p.m.
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