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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - Minutes - City Council - Meeting Date: 9/25/2007 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, MARICOPA COUNTY, ARIZONA, HELD TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 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, David M. Goulet, Yvonne J. Knaack, and H. Philip Lieberman. Councilmember Steven E. Frate was absent. 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 ten resolutions and seven 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 AUGUST 14, 2007 CITY COUNCIL MEETING It was moved by Goulet, and seconded by Clark, to dispense with the reading of the minutes of the August 14, 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 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 Arts Commission Roe, Kathleen — Chair Yucca Appointment 9/27/2007 9/27/2008 Criswell, Darrell —Vice Chair Cholla Appointment 9/27/2007 9/27/2008 Finnerty, M.B. Barrel Appointment 9/27/2007 9/27/2009 Aviation Advisory Commission Kelly, William Barrel Re- 11/24/2007 11/24/2009 appointment McLean, Pierce — Chair Cholla Re- 11/28/2007 11/28/2008 appointment 1 Citizens Bicycle Advisory Committee Al-Alawi, Saif Cholla Re- 11/27/2007 11/27/2009 appointment Community Development Advisory Committee Jernigan, Susan —Vice Chair Barrel Re- 9/27/2007 9/27/2008 appointment Page, Madeline Barrel Appointment 9/25/2007 7/1/2008 Housing Advisory Commission Hyvarinen, Jeff Barrel Appointment 9/25/2007 7/1/2009 Castaldo, Thomas Ocotillo Appointment 9/25/2007 7/1/2009 Planning Commission Alcantara, Arthur Yucca Appointment 9/25/2007 3/25/2009 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 Kathleen Roe, Darrell Criswell and M.B. Finnerty to the Arts Commission; William Kelly and Pierce McLean to the Aviation Advisory Commission; Saif Al-Alawi to the Citizens Bicycle Advisory Committee; Susan Jernigan and Madeline Page to the Community Development Advisory Committee; Jeff Hyvarinen and Thomas Castaldo to the Housing Advisory Commission; and Arthur Alcanatara to the Planning Commission, for the terms listed above. The motion carried unanimously. Mayor Scruggs called those appointees present forward to receive the oath of office. The oath of office was administered to Darrell Criswell, M.B. Finnerty, Kathleen Roe, William Kelly, Susan Jernigan, Madeline Page, Jeff Hyvarinen, Thomas Castaldo, and Arthur Alcantara. PROCLAMATIONS AND AWARDS DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AWARENESS MONTH PROCLAMATION This is a request for the City Council to proclaim October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Educating citizens is an important component in working towards the goal of ending family violence. The proclamation will educate Glendale residents about the serious issues involving family violence and the city resources available to help with the education, prevention, and intervention of domestic violence. 2 Accepting the proclamation will be Greg Miller, supervisor of Maricopa Adult Probation Department Domestic Violence; Glynn Thomas, Adult Probation Officer; and Barbara Goree, Adult Surveillance Officer. The National Coalition Against Domestic Violence created Domestic Violence Awareness Day in October 1981. Their purpose was to bring advocates together who are working to end domestic violence against women and children. Since then the month of October has been used to highlight domestic violence issues and encourage victims of family violence to seek out their local resources. The Glendale Police Department collaborates with other agencies and partners within the community to reduce incidents of domestic violence. Maricopa County Adult Probation is one of the major agencies who have collaborated on the Domestic Violence Task Force by participating in warrant sweeps focused on domestic violence incidents and offenders. The Probation Officers are a valuable resource to victim advocates regarding probation violations and offender accountability. Domestic Violence Awareness Month provides a special opportunity to recognize and thank the people and agencies that support victims of family violence. The recommendation was to present the proclamation in recognition of October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month to Greg Miller, Glynn Thomas and Barbara Goree. Mayor Scruggs proclaimed the month of October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month and presented the proclamation to Greg Miller, Supervisor of Maricopa Adult Probation Department, Domestic Violence; Glynn Thomas, Adult Probation Officer; and Barbara Goree, Adult Surveillance Officer. Mr. Greg Miller thanked the Mayor and City Council for the proclamation. He stated that he was very grateful to the city courts, prosecutor's office and the city Police Department in battling domestic violence and offering hope to victims within the City of Glendale. NATIONAL FIRE PREVENTION MONTH This is a request for the City Council to proclaim the month of October as National Fire Prevention Month. The Glendale Fire Department will celebrate Fire Prevention Month by hosting the 25th Annual Fire Prevention Day and Parade on October 6, 2007. Glendale citizens are being asked to participate in fire prevention activities at home, work and school. Dennis and Hannah Davis, longtime Glendale Fire volunteers, will be present to accept the proclamation from Mayor Scruggs. 3 The purpose of this nationally observed month is to remind citizens of the importance of fire prevention at home, work, and school. This year's theme is "Practice Your Escape Plan". Activities for Glendale's Fire Prevention Month begin with the city's Fire Prevention Day Parade on Saturday, October 6, 2007. The parade begins at 52nd and Glendale Avenues and proceeds west to 5e Avenue and ends at Murphy Park. The recommendation was to proclaim October as National Fire Prevention Month. Mayor Scruggs proclaimed October as National Fire Prevention Month and presented the proclamation to Dennis and Hannah Davis, longtime Glendale Fire volunteers. Mr. Dennis Davis thanked the Mayor and City Council on behalf of the Fire Department. He noted that there was probably nothing beyond preventing fires that saved lives as much as having an escape route. CONSENT AGENDA Mr. Beasley requested that Agenda Item No. 11 be pulled administratively. He noted that this item would be coming forward at a future Council meeting for consideration. Mr. Ed Beasley, City Manager, read agenda item numbers 1 through 10 and 12 through 15 and Ms. Pamela Hanna, City Clerk, read consent agenda resolution item numbers 16 through 22 by number and title. 1. SPECIAL EVENT LIQUOR LICENSE FOR ST. LOUIS THE KING CHURCH This is a request for the City Council to approve a special event liquor license for St. Louis the King Church located at 4331 West Maryland Avenue. The fundraising event will be held on Friday, October 5, 2007 from 5:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., Saturday, October 6, 2007 from 11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m., and Sunday, October 7, 2007 from 11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. The special event liquor license was submitted by Marc Gerard Riccitelli. 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 4 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. 2. LIQUOR LICENSE NO. 3-1135 KABUKI JAPANESE RESTAURANT This is a request for the City Council to approve a new non-transferable Series 12 (Restaurant — All Liquor) license for Kabuki Japanese Restaurant, located at 6770 North Hockey Way #G211. The Arizona State application (number 12077203) was submitted by Kevin Arnold Kramber. The 60-day deadline for processing this application is August 17, 2007. A request for extension was submitted to the Department of Liquor Licenses. The location of the establishment is 6770 North Hockey Way #G211 and is within the Yucca District, zoned PAD (planned area development). This is a new application submitted by Kevin Arnold Kramber. The population density is 1,831 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 9, as listed below: Series Type Quantity 3 Microbrewery 1 6 Bar — All Liquor 2 7 Bar — Beer & Wine 2 10 Liquor Store — Beer & Wine 1 12 Restaurant—All Liquor 3 Total 9 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 staff's recommendation to forward this application to the Arizona Department of Liquor Licenses and Control with a recommendation of approval. 3. LIQUOR LICENSE NO. 3-1136 K J'S This is a request for the City Council to approve an application for a transferable Series 6 (Bar —All Liquor) license for K J's, located at 5944 West Bethany Home Road. The Arizona State application (number 06070167) was submitted by Joe Allen Voigts. The 60-day deadline for processing this application is August 15, 2007. A request for extension was submitted to the Department of Liquor Licenses. The location of the establishment will be 5944 West Bethany Home Road and is within the 5 Ocotillo District, zoned C-2 (general commercial). This establishment is over 300 feet from any school or church. Cypress Lounge operated at this location from June of 2003 until April of 2005 under Mike Gillette. Cypress Lounge has operated at this location from April of 2005 until March of 2007 under Joseph White. Cypress Lounge operated at this location from March of 2007 to present under Jesus Cardenas Herreraa. 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 40, as listed below: Series Type Quantity 4 Wholesaler 1 6 Bar - All Liquor 7 7 Bar - Beer & Wine 4 9 Liquor Store - All Liquor 7 10 Liquor Store - Beer & Wine 13 12 Restaurant - All Liquor 5 14 Private Club 3 Total 40 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 staff's recommendation to forward this application to the Arizona Department of Liquor Licenses and Control with a recommendation of approval. 4. LIQUOR LICENSE NO. 3-1137 CIRCLE K STORE #CMLBK 59 This is a request for the City Council to approve a new non-transferable Series 10 (Liquor Store — Beer and Wine) license for Circle K Store #CMLBK 59, located at 5880 West Camelback Road. The Arizona State application (number 10075441) was submitted by Kim Kenneth Kwiatkowski. The 60-day deadline for processing this application is August 25, 2007. A request for extension was submitted to the Department of Liquor Licenses. The location of the establishment is 5880 West Camelback Road and is within the Cactus District, zoned C-2 (general commercial). This establishment is over 300 feet from any school or church. This is a new license application by Kim Kenneth Kwiatkowski. The Circle K Stores Inc. submitted a letter stating that if this non-transferable Series 10 (Liquor Store- Beer and Wine) is approved, the current Circle K across the street in Phoenix would surrender back its license to the Arizona Department of Liquor. The population density is 3,885 people per square mile. The approval of this license will 6 increase the total number of liquor licenses in this area by one. The number of liquor licenses within a one-mile radius is 20, as listed below: Series Type Quantity 4 Wholesaler 1 5 Government 1 6 Bar—All Liquor 4 7 Bar— Beer & Wine 2 9 Liquor Store — All Liquor 2 10 Liquor Store — Beer & Wine 7 12 Restaurant — All Liquor 2 14 Private Club 1 Total 20 On August 14, 2007, the City Council considered this request. A motion was made to table the agenda item to their September 25, 2007 meeting. The motion carried unanimously. 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 staff's recommendation to forward this application to the Arizona Department of Liquor Licenses and Control with a recommendation of approval. 5. LIQUOR LICENSE NO. 3-1139 SWIZZLE STICK This is a request for the City Council to approve a location transfer of this transferable Series 6 (Bar — All Liquor) license for Swizzle Stick, located at 5132 West Olive Avenue. The Arizona State application (number 06070284) was submitted by Donna Marie Hestand. The 60-day deadline for processing this application is August 24, 2007. A request for extension was submitted to the Department of Liquor Licenses. The location of the establishment will be 5132 West Olive Avenue and is within the Barrel District, zoned C-2 (general commercial). This establishment is over 300 feet from any school or church. Swizzle Stick has operated at 5152 West Olive Avenue from May of 2005 to present and held a Series 6 liquor license for the duration. This is a location transfer of this Series 6 liquor license. The population density is 6,369 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 25, as listed below: Series Type Quantity 6 Bar - All Liquor 7 7 7 Bar - Beer & Wine 1 9 Liquor Store - All Liquor 4 10 Liquor Store - Beer & Wine 7 12 Restaurant - All Liquor 5 14 Private Club 1 Total 25 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 staff's recommendation to forward this application to the Arizona Department of Liquor Licenses and Control with a recommendation of approval. 6. LIQUOR LICENSE 3-1141 ROSARIO RISTORANTE This is a request for the City Council to approve a new non-transferable Series 12 (Restaurant — All Liquor) license for Rosario Ristorante, located at 9250 North 43`d Avenue #14. The Arizona State application (number 12077219) was submitted by Michelle Rae Barie. The 60-day deadline for processing this application is September 03, 2007. A request for extension was submitted to the Department of Liquor License. The location of the establishment is 9250 North 43rd Avenue #14 and is within the Cactus District, zoned C-2 (general commercial). This establishment has operated at this location from September of 1986 to present under three different ownerships. This is a new application for a non-transferable Series 12 (Restaurant — All Liquor) license, submitted by Michelle Rae Barie. The population density is 6,957 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 35, as listed below: Series Type Quantity 6 Bar—All Liquor 14 7 Bar— Beer & Wine 3 9 Liquor Store —All Liquor 3 10 Liquor Store — Beer & Wine 5 12 Restaurant—All Liquor 10 Total 35 No previous action has occurred. No protests were received during the 20-day posting period. 8 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 staff's recommendation to forward this application to the Arizona Department of Liquor Licenses and Control with a recommendation of approval. 7. LIQUOR LICENSE NO. 3-1140 CVS/PHARMACY #05937 This is a request for the City Council to approve a new transferable Series 9 (Liquor Store — All Liquor) license for CVS/pharmacy #05937, located at 6030 North 43r Avenue. The Arizona State application (number 09074006) was submitted by Jason Barclay Morris. The 60-day deadline for processing this application is August 28, 2007. A request for extension was submitted to the Department of Liquor License. The location of the establishment will be 6030 North 431d Avenue and is within the Cactus District, zoned C-3 (heavy commercial). 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 not increase the total number of liquor licenses in this area. If this Series 9 license is approved it will remain at this location and the existing non-transferable Series 10 (Beer and Wine Stores) will be surrendered back to the Department of Liquor Licenses. The number of liquor licenses within a one-mile radius is 35, 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 16 12 Restaurant - All Liquor 7 Total 35 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. 8. LIQUOR LICENSE 3-1142 CORBIN'S BAR & GRILL This is a request for the City Council to approve a new non-transferable Series 12 (Restaurant — All Liquor) license for Corbin's Bar & Grill, located at 19420 North 59th 9 Avenue, Suite F625. The Arizona State application (number 12077223) was submitted by Kevin Thomas McNeill. The 60-day deadline for processing this application is September 07, 2007. A request for extension was submitted to the Department of Liquor Licenses. The location of the establishment is 19420 North 59th Avenue, Suite F625 and is within the Cholla District, zoned C-2(general commercial). This is a new application submitted by Kevin Thomas McNeill. The population density is 3,262 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 20, as listed below: Series Type Quantity 6 Bar—All Liquor 2 7 Bar— Beer & Wine 1 9 Liquor Store —All Liquor 3 10 Liquor Store — Beer & Wine 2 12 Restaurant — All Liquor 12 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 staff's recommendation to forward this application to the Arizona Department of Liquor Licenses and Control with a recommendation of approval. 9. LIQUOR LICENSE 3-1143 UNCLE CHARLIES AMERICAN GRILL This is a request for the City Council to approve a person-to-person transfer of this Series 6 (Bar — All Liquor) license for Uncle Charlies American Grill operating with an interim permit, located at 5285 West Bell Road. The Arizona State application (number 06070296) was submitted by Lynette Robin Braun. The 60-day deadline for processing this application is September 14, 2007. A request for extension was submitted to the Department of Liquor Licenses. The location of the establishment will be 5285 West Bell Road and is within the Sahuaro District, zoned C-2 (general commercial). This establishment is over 300 feet from any school or church. Uncle Charlies American Grill has operated at this location from July of 2004 to present and held a Series 6 liquor license for the duration. This liquor license application is for a person-to-person transfer, operating with an interim permit. This Series 6 license is changing from a Corporation to a Limited Liability Company. The population density is 2,377 people per square mile. The approval of this license 10 will not increase the total number of liquor licenses in this area. The number of liquor licenses within a one-mile radius is 37, as listed below: Series Type Quantity 6 Bar - All Liquor 7 7 Bar - Beer & Wine 1 9 Liquor Store - All Liquor 1 10 Liquor Store - Beer & Wine 3 12 Restaurant - All Liquor 25 Total 37 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 staff's recommendation to forward this application to the Arizona Department of Liquor Licenses and Control with a recommendation of approval. 10. LIQUOR LICENSE 3-1144 JIMMY BUFFETT'S MARGARITAVILLE This is a request for the City Council to approve a new non-transferable Series 12 (Restaurant — All Liquor) license for, Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville located at 6751 North White Out Way, Suite E109. The Arizona State application (number 12077234) was submitted by Michael Scott Taylor. The 60-day deadline for processing this application is September 18, 2007. A request for extension was submitted to the Department of Liquor License. The location of the establishment is 6751 North White Out Way, Suite E109 and is within the Yucca District, zoned PAD (planned area development). This is a new application at a newly constructed site, submitted by Michael Scott Taylor. The population density is 4,429 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 9, as listed below: Series Type Quantity 3 Microbrewery 1 6 Bar—All Liquor 2 7 Bar— Beer & Wine 2 10 Liquor Store — Beer & Wine 1 12 Restaurant —All Liquor 3 Total 9 No previous action has occurred. 11 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 staff's recommendation to forward this application to the Arizona Department of Liquor Licenses and Control with a recommendation of approval. 11. AWARD OF BID 07-36: STREET SWEEPER BROOMS This is a request for the City Council to approve the award of contract to West Coast Equipment, Inc. to provide ongoing replacement of brooms for street sweepers. This street sweeper broom replacement contract will assist the city to maintain a clean, healthy and safe environment for citizens. Three bids were received to supply the Field Operations Department with street sweeper brooms. The Streets Division of the Field Operations Department currently has nine street sweepers. The front and rear brooms need to be replaced periodically. The lowest responsive bid was submitted by West Coast Equipment, Inc. The contract shall begin upon approval by the City 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 contract for four additional years in one-year increments. Well maintained, clean and safe roads are critical for our residents. Regular streets sweeping throughout the city reduces airborne particulate matter and debris that may accumulate on streets. Funding is available in the Field Operations Department Streets Division operating budget. Grants Capital Expense One-Time Cost Budgeted Unbudgeted Total X $54,171.30 Account Name, Fund, Account and Line Item Number Line Supplies, 1340-16720-524400 The recommendation was to award a contract to provide ongoing replacement of brooms for street sweepers to West Coast Equipment, Inc. in the amount of $54,171.30. 12. AWARD OF PROPOSAL 07-53: COMMERCIAL REFUSE CONTAINERS 12 This is a request for the City Council to award the agreement for the purchase of commercial refuse containers to Wastequip-Arizona in an amount not to exceed $100,000. This frontload and roll-off container contract will assist the city to maintain high- quality service for citizens. Frontload and roll-off containers are used to provide commercial sanitation services to businesses and apartments throughout the city. The city has seen significant growth in both multifamily dwellings, as well as businesses requesting city sanitation services. The purchase will include approximately 10 roll-off containers and up to 100 front load containers of various sizes. Two proposals were received to supply commercial refuse containers on an "as needed" basis. An evaluation committee consisting of staff from the sanitation department reviewed the offers received. Evaluation factors included: compliance with specifications, cost, warranty information, and references. The proposal submitted from Wastequip-Arizona was scored highest by the committee. Upon award by the City Council, the agreement will continue for two years. The proposal contains an option clause permitting the city, at the discretion of the City Manager, to extend this agreement for four additional years in one-year increments. Effective solid waste management services are critical to community health and safety. The city's ability to provide refuse containers is critical to the provision of refuse collection services. Funding is available in the Field Operations Department's Fiscal Year 2007-08 Commercial Frontload operating budget and Capital Improvement (CIP) budget. Grants Capital Expense One-Time Cost Budgeted Unbudgeted Total X X $100,000 Account Name, Fund, Account and Line Item Number Equipment Less Than $5,000, 2480-17820-521000 - $50,000 CIP Account, 2480-78001-551400 - $50,000 The recommendation was to award the agreement for the purchase of commercial refuse containers to Wastequip-Arizona in an amount not to exceed $100,000. 13. PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT: ARROWHEAD RANCH WATER RECLAMATION FACILITY This is a request for the City Council to approve the professional services agreement with Lockwood, Andrews and Newnam, Inc. to provide design and construction administration services for the Arrowhead Ranch Water Reclamation 13 Facility recharge well design and installation project. The addition of four recharge wells is necessary to achieve 100% effluent recharge capacity and to more effectively operate the system, including the ability to take the effluent line out of service for repairs. This project is consistent with the Council goal of providing high-quality service for Glendale residents by increasing the recharge capacity of the Arrowhead Ranch Water Reclamation Facility (ARWRF). Reuse and recharge of reclaimed water supplies is a major emphasis of the City of Glendale's water resources and infrastructure master plans. These plans assume that a significant quantity of reclaimed water supplies will be utilized either directly to meet irrigation demands or indirectly through recharge, storage and recovery. The city's reclaimed water facilities include reclaimed water lines and pump stations to convey water supplies from the ARWRF to meet irrigation demands and to future recharge wells used for recharge and storage of supplies in excess of direct irrigation demands. This multi-phase project comprises design and construction of four recharge wells and associated facilities. Currently ARWRF has eight recharge wells and is permitted up to an additional eight recharge wells. On October 24, 2000, the Council approved Amendment No. 3 to the professional services agreement with Wilson & Company in an amount not to exceed $767,367 for the construction engineering services and startup operation of the effluent recharge and recovery facilities being installed at two sites in North Glendale. On July 11, 2000, the Council awarded the construction contract to Zim Industries, Inc. in the amount of $321,159.38 for the installation of a new water recharge test well and pipe work at the ARWRF. On July 11, 2000, the Council approved Amendment No. 2 to the professional services agreement with the firm of Wilson & Company in the amount of $106,929 for the engineering services needed to design and prepare contract documents for effluent recharge and recovery facilities on the site of the ARWRF. The benefit to the community is providing a safe high-quality effluent for recharge facilities and irrigation. Also, the increased recharge capacity will allow more flexibility at the treatment plant. Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2007-08 Capital Improvement Plan budget. Grants Capital Expense One-Time Cost Budgeted Unbudgeted Total X X $709,878 14 Account Name, Fund, Account and Line Item Number: Addtl. Recharge Capacity - 2360-60002-550800 The recommendation was to authorize the City Manager to enter into a professional services agreement with Lockwood, Andrews and Newnam, Inc. (LAN) to provide design and construction administration services for the Arrowhead Ranch Water Reclamation Facility recharge well design and installation project in an amount not to exceed $709,878. 14. PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENTS: ZONE 4 GROUNDWATER TREATMENT PLANT AND WATER MASTER PLAN This is a request for the City Council to approve two contracts related to the Zone 4 Groundwater Treatment Plant (Z4GWTP) and one contract relating to the updating of the Water Master Plan. The first contract is a professional services agreement with CH2M HILL, Inc. to conduct a study and prepare a preliminary design for Phase I of the Z4GWTP and its related wells and water pipelines. In the future, this professional services agreement will be amended to include Phase II, the final design services and the construction administration services. The second contract is a professional services agreement for Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) with Sundt Construction, Inc. for preconstruction services of Phase I of the Z4GWTP and related facilities. The third contract is a professional services agreement with Black & Veatch Corporation to update the Water Master Plan to include the projected water demands and facilities needs especially as it relates to the water demands in the rapidly growing western area of the city. This project is consistent with the Council goal of providing high quality service for Glendale residents. The Zone 4 Groundwater Treatment Plant will provide additional water capacity to the overall water supply infrastructure to meet the growing demands. The Zone 4 Groundwater Treatment Plant was originally recommended in the 2003 Water Master Plan for the city and was included in the 10-year Capital Improvement Projects (CIP) budget. The plant will increase the city's water delivery capacity by an additional 10 million gallons per day. The ground water treatment plant will treat water from a few city wells to meet regulatory standards and reduce the nitrate levels through an ion-exchange process. The selection of the design consultant, CH2M HILL, Inc., and the construction company, Sundt Corporation, Inc., was based on the standard procurement process through proposal reviews and interviews. Five firms submitted proposals and three firms were short listed for interview in both instances. An interview panel selected CH2M HILL, Inc. as the most qualified to provide the design and a separate panel selected Sundt Corporation, Inc. as the most qualified to perform the CMAR preconstruction services. 15 Through a qualifications-based selection process, Black & Veatch Corporation was selected to complete the 2003 Water Master Plan. Due to their intimate knowledge of the city's water system and the short time frame needed to keep new growth-related projects on schedule, Black & Veatch have been selected to prepare the updated Water Master Plan which includes updating the projected water demand and facility needs to meet the rapid growth in the west area of the city. These projects will boost the overall water supply capacity of the city. This will ensure that the city will continue to consistently meet the growing water demand and provide high quality water to protect public health. Funding for this project is available in the Fiscal Year 2007-08 Capital Improvement Plan budget. The contract awards will be in the following amounts: CH2M HILL, Inc. for Study and Preliminary Design: $ 2,298,120; Sundt Construction, Inc. for CMAR Preconstruction Services: $ 435,626; and Black & Veatch Corporation for Water Master Plan Update: $ 496,543 Grants Capital Expense One-Time Cost Budgeted Unbudgeted Total X X $ 3,230,289 Account Name, Fund, Account and Line Item Number: Zn4 Groundwater Trtment Plant — 2400-61036-550800 - $2,298,120 Zn4 Groundwater Trtment Plant— 2400-61036-551200 - $ 932,169 The recommendation was to authorize the City Manager to enter into the Professional Services Agreements with CH2M HILL, Inc., and Sundt Construction, Inc. to provide professional services related to the Zone 4 Ground Water Treatment Plant; and the Professional Services Agreement with Black & Veatch Corporation to update the city's Water Master Plan. CONSENT RESOLUTIONS 15. COOPERATIVE FIRE RATE AGREEMENT WITH THE ARIZONA STATE LAND DEPARTMENT This is a request for the City Council to adopt a resolution entering into a cooperative fire rate agreement with the Arizona State Land Department to provide fire protection to state forests and wildlands. This request supports the Council's strategic goal of one community focused on public safety for citizens and visitors by providing fire protection to state forests and wildlands. The State Land Department has developed a comprehensive forest and wildland fire Incident Management System. Fire departments that are called to assist with 16 wildland and forest fires are those who have cooperative agreements with the State Land Department. By entering into this agreement, the Glendale Fire Department will be able to provide emergency fire suppression assistance if needed during large scale events on state lands. Costs incurred by the department while assisting in these events are reimbursable through the state's disaster cost recovery process. Costs incurred for use of our equipment will be reimbursed at the rates set by the State. The labor costs and costs to backfill position for our salaries will be reimbursed by the State at our rates. On November 12, 2002, the Council authorized the cooperative mutual aid agreement with the Arizona State Land Department to provide fire protection to state forests and wildlands. By entering into this agreement, the Glendale Fire Department will be able to provide emergency fire suppression assistance, if needed, during large scale events on state lands. In return, the city will have access to state-owned fire equipment, if needed, during periods of extreme brush fire danger in large parks and open areas. The recommendation was to waive reading beyond the title and adopt the resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into a cooperative fire rate agreement with the Arizona State Land Department for fire protection to state forests and wildlands. Resolution No. 4087 New Series was read by number and title only, it being A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, MARICOPA COUNTY, ARIZONA, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE ENTERING INTO OF A COOPERATIVE INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT WITH THE ARIZONA STATE LAND DEPARTMENT — FIRE MANAGEMENT DIVISION TO PROVIDE FIRE PROTECTION TO STATE FORESTS AND WILDLANDS. 16. INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT WITH U.S. DRUG ENFORCEMENT ADMINISTRATION This is a request for the City Council to approve an Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) with the United States Department of Justice, Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) for the assignment of a Glendale detective to the Phoenix DEA Task Force for a two-year period. Participation in the Task Force helps the Police Department fight the importation, sale and use of dangerous drugs and narcotics. This request supports the Council's strategic goal, one community focused on public safety for citizens and visitors. Glendale's participation in the task force dates back more than two decades. Federal task force agents and detectives partner with Glendale narcotics detectives in large-scale drug suppression operations in Glendale throughout the year. Up to ten agents and detectives, and a supervisor may augment the city's own Special 17 Investigations Unit in operations aimed at interdicting the supply of drugs and the transfer of large sums of money that accompany the illicit drug trade. The Drug Enforcement Administration pays the detective's overtime incurred, up to $15,854.25 annually, as the result of task force activities. Participation in the Task Force enables the Police Department to mount periodic large-scale operations to suppress drug importation and sales, and greatly enhances information sharing. It promotes close cooperation between the DEA and the Department. Up to 10 DEA agents often augment our own Special Investigations Unit in operations aimed at interdicting the supply of drugs and the transfer of large sums of money that accompany the illicit drug trade. Removing these traffickers and the effects of their operations from our neighborhoods is an ongoing priority for law enforcement. The recommendation was to waive reading beyond the title and adopt a resolution authorizing the city to enter into the intergovernmental agreement with the United States Department of Justice Drug Enforcement Administration Task Force. Resolution No. 4088 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 THE ENTERING INTO OF A TASK FORCE AGREEMENT WITH THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, DRUG ENFORCEMENT ADMINISTRATION (DEA) FOR ASSIGNMENT OF ONE GLENDALE POLICE OFFICER TO THE DEA PHOENIX TASK FORCE FOR A TWO YEAR PERIOD. 17. INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT WITH TEMPE POLICE TO JOIN THE WEST VALLEY COALITION This is a request for the City Council to authorize the City Manager to approve the intergovernmental agreement (IGA) with the city of Tempe. The IGA allows Tempe to join the West Valley Coalition, which assists the Glendale Police Department with public safety services and security for events at the University of Phoenix Stadium (Stadium). Entering into this IGA creates a positive partnership with other law enforcement agencies and provides cooperation for services needed at Stadium events. It addresses the Council goal of one community focused on public safety for citizens and visitors by ensuring a high level of public safety coverage at large events in the Stadium. At the April 10, 2007 meeting, the Council authorized the City Manager to approve IGAs with both the cities of Chandler and Scottsdale to join the West Valley Coalition. At the June 13, 2006 meeting, the Council authorized the City Manager to approve IGAs with several West Valley agencies to join the West Valley Coalition. The 18 participating law enforcement agencies are the police departments from the cities of: Avondale, Buckeye, El Mirage, Goodyear, Peoria, Phoenix, Surprise, Tolleson, Wickenburg, and Youngtown; as well as the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office; and the Arizona Department of Public Safety. Through these partnerships, the Glendale Police Department and all participating law enforcement agencies will be working together to ensure that residents and visitors to Glendale experience a safe environment while attending sports and entertainment events. The recommendation was to waive reading beyond the title and adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into the intergovernmental agreement with the city of Tempe law enforcement agency to provide public safety and security services at the University of Phoenix Stadium. Resolution No. 4089 New Series was read by number and title only, it being A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, MARICOPA COUNTY, ARIZONA, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE ENTERING INTO OF AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT WITH THE TEMPE POLICE DEPARTMENT TO PROVIDE PUBLIC SAFETY SERVICES AND SECURITY FOR THE UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX STADIUM IN GLENDALE. 18. INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT WITH ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY This is a request for the City Council to approve an Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) with the Arizona Department of Public Safety for the assignment of a Glendale detective to the Arizona Auto Theft Task Force. Participation in the Arizona Auto Theft Task Force helps the Glendale Police Department fight auto theft. This request supports the Council's strategic goal, one community focused on public safety for citizens and visitors. The Arizona Auto Theft Task Force is headed by the Arizona Department of Public Safety. Glendale's participation dates back approximately eight years. Task Force detectives partner with Glendale detectives in large scale auto theft suppression operations in Glendale several times a year. Up to ten detectives and a supervisor augment Glendale's Auto Theft Squad on these occasions. The Glendale detective assigned to the Task Force also maintains close liaison with the Arizona Auto Theft Authority, which dispenses numerous grants to fund equipment, such as the department's first license plate reader, and training. On February 24, 2004, the Council adopted a resolution authorizing the city manager to enter into an IGA with Arizona Department of Public Safety with annual renewals. 19 In 1998, the initial IGA was approved with annual renewals. Participation in the Arizona Auto Theft Task Force enables the Police Department to mount periodic large scale operations to suppress auto theft within existing resources, and enhances opportunities for information sharing and alternative funding. The agreement provides the department with access to additional resources to combat auto theft. The Arizona Department of Public Safety supplies and maintains the assigned detective's vehicle, and pays 75 percent of the detective's base salary and overtime incurred as the result of Task Force activities. The recommendation was to waive reading beyond the title and adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into the intergovernmental agreement with the Arizona Department of Public Safety regarding the Arizona Vehicle Theft Task Force. Resolution No. 4090 New Series was read by number and title only, it being A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, MARICOPA COUNTY, ARIZONA, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE ENTERING INTO OF AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT WITH THE ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY TO ASSIGN ONE POLICE OFFICER TO THE ARIZONA VEHICLE THEFT TASK FORCE. 19. INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENTS WITH THE ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR BICYCLE FACILITY IMPROVEMENTS ON 63RD AVENUE This is a request for the City Council to enter into two Intergovernmental Agreements (IGAs) with the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) for the improvements of bicycle routes on 63`d Avenue. These will include the construction of an on-street bike route on 63`d to 61st Avenues, from Olive to Grand Avenues, and for the construction of a multi-use overpass at the Loop 101 and the 63`d Avenue alignment. By making bicycling and walking more convenient and safe, the overall quality of life will be enhanced for Glendale residents. Improving and providing transportation options within the city will assist in providing high-quality services to citizens. A planned element of the Glendale Bicycle System is 63`d Avenue extending from Thunderbird Park in the north to the Grand Canal Liner Park in the south. The proposed projects will close two gaps in this 13-mile corridor. Part of the plan for Glendale's Bicycle system is the construction of a multi-use overpass at the Loop 101 and the 63rd Avenue alignment. This multi-use facility passes over Loop 101 and under the frontage roads on each side, serving as a safe and convenient route for pedestrians and bicyclists. 20 The Loop 101 multi-use overpass will eliminate a critical gap in Glendale's bicycle system. Currently, cyclists must cross the Loop 101 in north Glendale on busy arterial streets, with motorized traffic entering and exiting the freeway, a situation that is inconvenient and often unsafe. The overpass at 63rd Avenue will allow pedestrians and cyclists to safely reach destinations on both sides of the freeway. Another gap in the 63rd Avenue bicycle corridor is between Olive and Grand Avenues. This project will: (1) construct bicycle lanes from Alice Avenue to Frier Drive, (2) provide a bicycle connection to the Bike Park (Safety City Park) and Lions Park along 63rd Avenue, and (3) mark bike lanes along Frier Drive from 63rd and 61st Avenues and along 61st Avenue from Frier Drive to Grand Avenue. From 2005 to 2007 the city of Glendale applied and successfully received Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality (CMAQ) funding for these projects. The City of Glendale agreed to provide matching funds for the federal grants. On November 8, 2005, the Council approved a professional services agreement with Parsons Transportation Group for engineering design of a bicycle/pedestrian bridge at 63rd Avenue and Loop 101 and bicycle route improvements along 63rd Avenue from Grand to Olive Avenues. On April 12, 2005, the Council awarded a contract to Nickle Contracting, LLC, for the construction of the 63rd and Northern avenues Community Park, which includes the portion of 63rd Avenue bicycle improvements between Frier Drive and Northern Avenue. On November 25, 2003, the Council approved the design concept for the bicycle/pedestrian bridge over Loop 101 on the 63rd Avenue alignment. Providing transportation alternatives to Glendale residents is part of the overall Transportation Master Plan. The citizens of Glendale actively use bike routes and paths around the city. Improving these sections of the city's bike path system will provide for safer and more convenient bicycling. In January of 2007, a mail distribution of information and photos of the proposed bridge were sent to 1,500 residents and the Council. In November of 2006 alternative bridge designs were presented to the Arts Commission. Four concepts were presented, and based on appearance and cost the cable-stayed design was preferred. On November 1, 2006, a public meeting was held at the Foothills Public Library for public review of the multi-use overpass bridge. Approximately 38 residents attended this meeting and there were eleven comments submitted in support of the proposed project and one comment submitted opposing the project. 21 On October 25, 2006, a public meeting was held at City Hall for public review of the bicycle route improvements along 631 Avenue. Approximately 15 residents attended this meeting to express their opinions on the proposed project; however, there were no written comments submitted regarding this project. On October 5, 2006, the Citizens Transportation Oversight Commission reviewed design alternatives and overall supported the cable-stayed bridge design. At the September 4, 2003 CTOC meeting, approximately 15 representatives from the Glendale Bicycle Advisory Committee and two regional bicycle clubs expressed their support for the bridge project. On July 9, 2003, Transportation staff met with approximately 15 residents of the Enclave neighborhood located near the bicycle/pedestrian bridge project site to discuss design options for the proposed bridge. Comments by the residents have been taken into consideration in the design of this project. On February 27, 2003, a public meeting was held at the Foothills Public Library for the public to review proposed design options for the proposed bicycle/pedestrian bridge. Approximately 25 Glendale residents attended and provided responses to survey questions regarding the proposed project. The 2001 voter-approved Glendale Onboard Transportation Program included the proposed bicycle and pedestrian improvements along 63rd Avenue. Staff and representatives from the City of Glendale have participated in annual Glendale Onboard Open Houses where the 63rd Avenue bike route improvements were presented for review. Members of the Arts Commission, the Citizens Bicycle Advisory Committee and the Citizen Transportation Oversight Commission have reviewed the design of the bridge. Members of the Parks and Recreation Department, the Citizens Bicycle Advisory Committee and the Citizen Transportation Oversight Commission have reviewed the design of the improvements along 63rd Avenue. The cost for construction for the multi-use overpass is $6,234,375. ADOT will manage construction of the project and the city will receive Federal Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality (CMAQ) funds of $1,900,000 in Fiscal Year 2006-07 and $1,657,383 in Fiscal Year 2007-08. The city's required contribution of $2,676,992 is available in the Fiscal Year 2007-08 Transportation Capital Improvement Plan. Grants Capital Expense One-Time Cost Budgeted Unbudgeted Total X X $2,676,992 Account Name, Fund, Account and Line Item Number 631d Avenue/Loop 101- Bike Overpass, Account No. 2210-65054-551200 The cost for construction for the improvements to bike route sections along 63rd Avenue is $349,812. ADOT will manage construction of the project and the city will receive Federal Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality (CMAQ) funds in the amount of $316,300. The city's required contribution of $33,512 is available in the Fiscal Year 2007-08 Transportation Capital Improvement Plan (CIP). 22 Grants Capital Expense One-Time Cost Budgeted Unbudgete Total d X X $33,512 Account Name, Fund, Account and Line Item Number: Bike Route Improvements/63`d — Grand Ave, Account No. 2210-65019-551200 The recommendation was to waive reading beyond the title and adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to sign any and all documentation relating to the intergovernmental agreements with the Arizona Department of Transportation for the improvements of bicycle routes on 63rd Avenue. Resolution No. 4091 New Series was read by number and title only, it being A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, MARICOPA COUNTY, ARIZONA, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE ENTERING INTO OF AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT WITH THE ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A MULTI-USE OVERPASS AT THE LOOP 101 AND THE 63RD AVENUE ALIGNMENT. The following Resolution was not heard and will be resubmitted at a later date. A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, MARICOPA COUNTY, ARIZONA, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE ENTERING INTO OF AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT WITH THE ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF AN ON-STREET BIKE ROUTE ON 63RD AND 61ST AVENUES, FROM OLIVE TO GRAND AVENUES. 20. INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT WITH CITY OF PHOENIX FOR FIXED ROUTE BUS SERVICES This is a request for the City Council to authorize the City Manager to enter into an Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) with the City of Phoenix (Contract Change Order No. 9) for the continued operation of fixed route bus services in the City of Glendale. One of the Council's goals is to provide high-quality services for citizens. Improving and providing transportation options within the city will assist in achieving this goal. For over 25 years fixed route bus service has been provided in Glendale through an agreement with the City of Phoenix. The agreement will provide continuation of 23 current levels of fixed route bus service to the citizens of Glendale. Bus service is provided with funds from the GO Glendale Transportation Plan. This is an annual IGA approved by the Council to provide fixed route services in Glendale. This agreement was last approved by the Council on August 29, 2006. This contract provides citizens of Glendale with all or part of the bus service on Bethany Home Road, Northern Avenue, Olive Avenue, Peoria Avenue, Thunderbird Road, Bell Road, Union Hills Drive, 51st, 59th and 67th Avenues. Fixed route service was provided to more than two million riders in Glendale last year. Funds are programmed in the Fiscal Year 2007-08 GO Transportation Program operating budget for this service. Grants Capital Expense One-Time Cost Budgeted Unbudgeted Total X $3,286,889 Account Name, Fund, Account and Line Item Number Fixed Route, Account No. — 1660-16540-518200 The recommendation was to waive reading beyond the title and adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into an intergovernmental agreement with the City of Phoenix for the continued operation of fixed route bus services in Glendale in an amount not to exceed $3,286,889. Resolution No. 4093 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 CONTRACT CHANGE ORDER NO. 9 TO THE TRANSIT SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF PHOENIX FOR THE PROVISION OF PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION SERVICES. 21. INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT WITH REGIONAL PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY FOR TRANSIT SERVICES This is a request for the City Council to authorize the City Manager to enter into an Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) with the Regional Public Transportation Authority (RPTA) for the continued provision of transit services in the City of Glendale. Glendale provides ADA service within % of a mile of fixed route service as required by the ADA legislation. This agreement provides partial reimbursement of ADA costs with funds provided through Prop. 400. Improving and providing transportation options within the city will assist the Council in achieving the goal to provide high-quality services for citizens. 24 This agreement provides funding through the RPTA for both fixed route and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) transit services. Approval of this IGA will provide for the continuation of bus service provided by the RPTA in Glendale for Fiscal Year 2007-08 at an estimated cost to the RPTA of $3,256,635. The agreement also provides for reimbursement of ADA paratransit costs up to $550,088 for Fiscal Year 2007-08. This is an annual agreement to provide bus service in addition to the service provided by the GO Glendale Transportation Plan. This agreement was last approved by Council on August 29, 2006. This contract provides citizens of Glendale with all or part of the bus service on Glendale, Peoria, Grand, 59th, and 67th Avenues and four express routes. New fixed route service improvements for Fiscal Year 2007-08 include super-grid service on Glendale Avenue and two new express routes. Fixed route service was provided to more than two million riders in Glendale last year. The costs of providing transit services are included in the Transportation Department's operating budget for the Dial-A-Ride division. This agreement with RPTA provides for reimbursement of ADA paratransit expenses up to $550,088 for Fiscal Year 2007-08. Funds will be deposited into account 1660-16530-419250, Regional Public Transit Authority revenue. The recommendation was to waive reading beyond the title and adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into an intergovernmental agreement with the Regional Public Transportation Authority to continue the provision of public transportation services in Glendale Resolution No. 4094 New Series was read by number and title only, it being A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, MARICOPA COUNTY, ARIZONA, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE ENTERING INTO OF A TRANSIT SERVICE AGREEMENT AMENDMENT (CONTRACT NO. 133-31-2008) WITH THE REGIONAL PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY (RPTA) FOR THE PROVISION OF PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION SERVICES. It was moved by Lieberman, and seconded by Clark, to approve the recommended actions on Consent Agenda Item Nos. 1 10 and 12 through 22, including the approval and adoption of Resolution No. 4087 New Series, Resolution No. 4088 New Series, Resolution No. 4089 New Series, Resolution No. 4090 New Series, Resolution No. 4091 New Series, Resolution No. 4093 New Series, and Resolution No. 4094 New Series; and to forward Special Event Liquor License application for the St. Louis the King Church to be held on October 5, 6 and 7, 2007 at 4331 West Maryland Avenue, and Liquor License Application No. 3- 1135 for Kabuki Japanese Restaurant, Liquor License Application No. 3-1136 for K J's, Liquor License Application No. 3-1137 for Circle K Store #CMLBK 59, Liquor License Application No. 3-1139 for Swizzle Stick, Liquor License 25 Application No. 1141 for Rosario Ristorante, Liquor License Application No. 3- 1140 for CVS/Pharmacy #05937, Liquor License Application No. 1142 for Corbin's Bar & Grill, Liquor. License Application No. 3-1143 for Uncle Charlies American Grill, and Liquor License Application No. 1144 for Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville, to the State of Arizona Department of Liquor Licenses and Control, with the recommendation for approval. The motion carried unanimously. PUBLIC HEARING—LAND DEVELOPMENT ACTIONS 22. GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT GPA07-05 AND REZONING APPLICATION ZON07-09: 4455 WEST PALMAIRE AVENUE Mr. Jim May, AICP, Deputy Director for Current Planning, presented this item. This is a request by Glendale Condominiums North LLC to amend the General Plan from General Commercial (GC) to High Density Residential (HDR), 12-20 Dwelling Units per acre, and amend the General Plan from High Density Residential (HDR), 12- 20 Dwelling Units per acre, to General Commercial (GC). Rezone from General Commercial (C-2) to Multiple Residence (R-4), and Rezone from Multiple Residence (R- 4) to General Commercial (C-2). This will be for the future development of a condominium project and improvements to an existing Burger King and Taco Bell to the south of this property. The project is located on Palmaire Avenue, just east of 45th Avenue. The General Plan Amendments and rezoning applications will provide land use designations and zoning districts that will be consistent with the property lines of the future condominium community and the two existing restaurants to the south. The requests implement the City Center Master Plan. The property was annexed on March 28, 1959 and subsequently zoned Multiple Residence (R-3). The eastern most .8 acres was rezoned to Commercial District Planned Unit Development (C-2 P.U.D.) in 1977. The remaining acreage was rezoned to C-2 in 1991. This parcel of property was then rezoned from C-2 to R-4 in 2000. The Planning Commission recommended approval of GPA07-05/ZON07-09 at its public hearing on August 2, 2007. The General Plan amendments and rezonings will be consistent with the City Center Master Plan (CCMP). Notification letters were sent to 101 adjacent property owners within 500 feet of the site and to other interested parties. There were two responses from the property owners in support of the General Plan amendments and the rezonings. 26 The recommendation was to conduct a public hearing, waive reading beyond the titles and adopt a resolution for GPA07-05, and an ordinance for rezoning application ZON07-09, as recommended by the Planning Commission. Mayor Scruggs opened the public hearing on Agenda Item No. 23. Mr. Guy Sasso, 14888 W. Larkspur Dr., Surprise, 85371 , the applicant's representative, was available for questions. He stated that Mr. May's presentation had been very thorough and had nothing further to add. Councilmember Lieberman commented that he was delighted to see this project move forward. Resolution No. 4095 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 LAND USE MAP OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, ARIZONA, BY APPROVING GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT GPA07-05 FOR PROPERTIES LOCATED NEAR 4455 WEST PALMAIRE AVENUE. It was moved by Clark, and seconded by Lieberman, to pass, adopt and approve Resolution No. 4095 New Series. The motion carried unanimously. Ordinance No. 2583 New Series was read by number and title only, it being AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, MARICOPA COUNTY, ARIZONA, REZONING PROPERTY CONSISTING OF APPROXIMATELY .25 OF AN ACRE FROM C-2 (GENERAL COMMERCIAL) TO R-4 (MULTIPLE RESIDENCE) AND REZONING TWO SEPARATE PARCELS CONSISTING EACH OF APPROXIMATELY .10 OF AN ACRE FROM R-4 (MULTIPLE RESIDENCE) TO C-2 (GENERAL COMMERCIAL); AMENDING THE ZONING MAP; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. It was moved by Clark, and seconded by Lieberman, to approve Ordinance No. 2583 New Series. Motion carried on a roll call vote, with the following Councilmembers voting "aye": Clark, Goulet, Lieberman, Martinez, Knaack, and Scruggs. Members voting "nay": none. 24 REZONING APPLICATION ZON07-01: CATLIN COURT EAST-5555 WEST ORANGEWOOD AVENUE Mr. Jon Froke, AICP, Planning Director, presented this item. This is a request for the City Council to approve the Planning Commission initiated request to rezone the Catlin Court East neighborhood from Mixed Residence (R-2) to Single Residence (R1-6). This neighborhood is located at the southwest corner of 55th and Orangewood avenues. 27 The rezoning request is consistent with the General Plan, will implement the City Center Master Plan, and implement the City Council goal of One Community with a Vibrant City Center. The neighborhood is bounded by Orangewood Avenue on the north, 55th Avenue on the east, Myrtle Avenue on the south, and 57th Avenue on the west. The requested rezoning would include the 149 lots currently zoned R-2. The requested rezoning would reduce the intensity of use for the neighborhood should redevelopment occur in the future and would provide a zoning district that is similar in character to the existing neighborhood and surrounding residential neighborhoods. The City Center Master Plan identifies this area as a Neighborhood Improvement Area, which is intended to encourage residential housing of a single- family character. The requested rezoning would also bring the property into conformance with the General Plan designation of Medium Density Residential (3.5 -5 dwelling units per acre). The Planning Commission recommended approval of the rezoning request at their meeting of May 3, 2007. The neighborhood is largely developed with single-family homes, and a rezoning would preserve the single-family character of the neighborhood by prohibiting new two- family or multi-family residences in the rezoned area. The rezoning will permit modifications and additions to existing residences, and the construction of new residences with side yard setbacks of 10 feet and 5 feet rather than the 15-foot side yards required in the R-2 zoning district. With the reduced required side yard setbacks, staff anticipates that the number of variance requests filed for reductions in side yard setbacks in this neighborhood should decrease. Given the neighborhood's initial development for single-family homes and its location adjacent to a neighborhood school and churches, eliminating the R-2 zoning at this location will eliminate the potential for redevelopment of this neighborhood property with incompatible medium high-density residential uses. Letters were sent out to all property owners within the proposed rezoning area on March 7, 2006, inviting them to the neighborhood meeting. Staff held a neighborhood meeting on Wednesday, March 29, 2006. Staff also sent out notification letters on January 30, 2007 and attended a neighborhood block party on Saturday, April 21, 2007 to provide information and receive comments. Staff received one letter of opposition from a property owner, and his property has been excluded from this rezoning request. A public notice for tonight's hearing was published in The Glendale Star on August 30, 2007. The property was posted on September 4, 2007, and post card notices were mailed to approximately 299 adjacent property owners and interested parties on September 7, 2007. 28 The recommendation was to conduct a public hearing, waive reading beyond the title, and approve the ordinance for rezoning application ZON07-01. Councilmember Goulet asked if a person wanted to build a dual condominium, would they be able to sell them to separate individuals. Mr. Froke stated that it would probably depend on the lot size. He said that it would depend on the dimensions of the lots and how much room there was for setbacks. Councilmember Clark inquired as to why the Planning Commission had only designated one block for rezoning and not the other block as shown on the map. Mr. Froke stated that the area in question was primarily a multi-family area with apartments and duplexes, however would be evaluated at a later time. Councilmember Clark commented that what she understood was that the western block was easier to process and the 2nd block was more time consuming however would be evaluated in the future. Mr. Froke stated that she was correct. Mayor Scruggs opened the public hearing on Agenda Item No. 24. As there were no comments, Mayor Scruggs closed the public hearing. Ordinance No. 2584 New Series was read by number and title only, it being AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, MARICOPA COUNTY, ARIZONA, REZONING PROPERTY FROM R-2 (MIXED RESIDENCE) TO R1-6 (SINGLE RESIDENCE); AMENDING THE ZONING MAP; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. It was moved by Goulet, and seconded by Clark, to approve Ordinance No. 2584 New Series. Motion carried on a roll call vote, with the following Councilmembers voting "aye": Clark, Goulet, Lieberman, Martinez, Knaack, and Scruggs. Members voting "nay": none. PUBLIC HEARING — LAND DEVELOPMENT ACTIONS 25. DESIGN REVIEW APPLICATION DR07-34: DICK'S SPORTING GOODS-7700 WEST BELL ROAD Ms. Tabitha Perry, Senior Planner, presented this item. This is a request by Maxwell Johanson Maher Architects for the City Council to approve the Design Review application for Dick's Sporting Goods located at 7700 West Bell Road. The site is located on the north side of the Arrowhead Towne Center between the AMC Theater and Macy's Department Store. Council approval of this design review application is required as a stipulation of the Planned Area Development (PAD) zoning on this property. 29 The proposed anchor store is consistent with the General Plan objective of promoting economic development in the City of Glendale. The development incorporates sound growth management techniques by utilizing the surrounding infrastructure. The applicant intends to construct a Dick's Sporting Goods store. The store will total approximately 77,000 square feet on two floors and will have pedestrian access from outside and inside the mall. There is sufficient parking provided on the mall property, and all other development standards have been met. The project will complete the development of the Arrowhead Towne Center and provides shopping options that are compatible with the surrounding area. The applicant sent notification letters to interested parties in the Hidden Manor Estates and Secluded Estates II which are located within the Arrowhead Towne Center area. The applicant received one response via email expressing concern regarding the proposed building blending in with the existing mall. Staff received one response in support of the proposed development. A letter of approval from Westcor, the mall owner, supporting the proposed elevations was submitted on June 14, 2007. The recommendation was to approve Design Review application DR07-34, subject to the stipulations as recommended by the Planning Department. Councilmember Lieberman commented that they had waited 15 years for the completion of Arrowhead Mall Shopping Center and this last space was now being developed. It was moved by Martinez, and seconded by Knaack, to approve Design Review application DR07-34, subject to the stipulations as recommended by the Planning Department. The motion carried unanimously. RESOLUTIONS 26. CANVASS OF VOTES FOR SEPTEMBER 11 , 2007 SPECIAL ELECTION Ms. Pamela Hanna, City Clerk, presented this item. This is a request for the City Council to adopt a resolution accepting the canvass of votes for the September 11, 2007 Special Election. Glendale voters decided on whether or not to increase the City of Glendale privilege (sales) tax rate by four tenths of one-percent (.4%), except for the privilege (sales) tax rate on food for home consumption, and dedicating the increased revenue therefrom to enhance public safety funding. 30 The September 11 , 2007 Special Election was called by the Council on May 8, 2007. The recommendation was to waive reading beyond the title and adopt the Canvass of Votes resolution for the September 11, 2007 Special Election. Resolution No. 4096 New Series was read by number and title only, it being A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, MARICOPA COUNTY, ARIZONA, DECLARING AND ADOPTING THE RESULTS OF THE SPECIAL ELECTION HELD ON SEPTEMBER 11, 2007; AND ORDERING THAT A CERTIFIED COPY OF THIS RESOLUTION BE RECORDED. It was moved by Clark, and seconded by Lieberman, to pass, adopt and approve Resolution No. 4096 New Series. The motion carried unanimously. Councilmember Lieberman stated that he was disappointed in the low turnout for the election. He encouraged everyone to get informed and vote. Mayor Scruggs commented that the low turnout could have possibly been because the election fell in the fall of an odd numbered year. She noted that it had been the only election taking place at the time and not in conjunction with national state, or county elections. ORDINANCES 27. RIGHT-OF-WAY ABANDONMENT: EAST SIDE OF 99TH AVENUE, NORTH OF CAMELBACK ROAD, GLENDALE CORPORATE CENTER Mr. Larry J. Broyles, P.E., City Engineer, presented this item. This is a request for the City Council to adopt an ordinance abandoning a portion of the east side of 99th Avenue, north of Camelback Road, reserving to the city a 20-foot wide exclusive utility easement over the western part of the right-of-way being abandoned. On February 27, 2007, the Council approved entering into a Development Agreement with Opus West Corporation for its 22-acre corporate office campus development at the northeast corner of 99th Avenue and Camelback Road. One of the terms of that agreement was abandonment by the city of 40 feet of 99th Avenue right-of- way. In anticipation of the Loop 101 freeway, Maricopa County Department of Transportation acquired a 125-foot-wide right-of-way for the east side of 99th Avenue. The Loop 101 freeway was eventually constructed approximately 950 feet east of 99th Avenue. The City of Glendale annexed the area in May of 2003, including 99th Avenue. 31 The city has determined that such a wide right-of-way is not necessary for the area, and believes a right-of-way width for the east side of 99th Avenue of 85 feet is adequate. The right-of-way to be abandoned measures approximately 40 feet by 1,258 feet, and contains slightly more than one acre. There have been no objections to this abandonment from outside utility companies, or from other city departments, as long as the city retains an exclusive utility easement over the west 20-feet of the abandoned parcel. The recommendation was to waive reading beyond the title and adopt an ordinance abandoning a portion of the east side of 99t Avenue, north of Camelback Road, reserving to the city a 20-foot wide exclusive utility easement over the western part of the right-of-way being abandoned. Ordinance No. 2585 New Series was read by number and title only, it being AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, MARICOPA COUNTY, ARIZONA, AUTHORIZING THE ABANDONMENT OF A PORTION OF THE EAST SIDE OF 99TH AVENUE, NORTH OF CAMELBACK ROAD (GLENDALE CORPORATE CENTER), RESERVING TO THE CITY A 20-FOOT WIDE EXCLUSIVE UTILITY EASEMENT OVER THE WESTERN PART OF THE RIGHT-OF-WAY BEING ABANDONED TO THE OWNERS OF RECORD OF THE ABUTTING PROPERTY; AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO RECORD A CERTIFIED COPY OF THIS ORDINANCE. Councilmember Clark inquired as to what would eventually happen to the abandonment of the right-of-way and asked to whom it was abandoned. Mr. Broyles stated that it would be abandoned to the adjacent property owner. The adjacent owner is the Opus West Corporation. It was moved by Lieberman, and seconded by Martinez, to approve Ordinance No. 2585 New Series. Motion carried on a roll call vote, with the following Councilmembers voting "aye": Clark, Goulet, Lieberman, Martinez, Knaack, and Scruggs. Members voting "nay": none. 28. ANNEXATION AREA NO. 164: OASIS WATER CAMPUS- 7070 WEST NORTHERN AVENUE Mr. Jon M. Froke, AICP, Planning Director, presented this item. This is a request for the City Council to adopt an annexation ordinance for Annexation Area No. 164, which consists of approximately 3.5 acres and is located along the 71st Avenue alignment north of Northern Avenue. The proposed annexation includes property owned by the City of Glendale and Rovey Investments. Glendale 2025, the city's General Plan, includes specific goals addressing the need for growth management; the Land Use Element, Goal 2 — "Promote sound growth 32 management methods" and the Growth Areas Element, Goal 3 — "Manage growth to achieve reasonable, responsible urban development". Annexation is a tool that can be used by the city to direct and manage growth. The property is now used as a pad of the city of Glendale Oasis Water Campus currently under construction, including the driveway access from Northern Avenue and construction staging yard. The annexation will ensure that the entire Oasis Water Campus, including all perimeter improvements are developed within the city. Appropriate signatures have been gathered in support of annexation. To provide comparable zoning with the existing county zoning, the initial Glendale zoning for the property will be Agricultural (A-1). On June 26, 2007, the Council conducted a public hearing on the blank annexation petition for Annexation Area No. 164 as required by state statute. The annexation of this site would require that any future development of this location meet the Glendale General Plan requirements, as well as all other development standards for the city. The proposed Oasis Water Campus will provide additional treatment capacity to meet the city's growing potable water demands. The recommendation was to waive reading beyond the title and adopt an ordinance for Annexation Area No. 164. Ordinance No. 2586 New Series was read by number and title only, it being AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, MARICOPA COUNTY, ARIZONA, EXTENDING AND INCREASING THE COPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, MARICOPA COUNTY, STATE OF ARIZONA, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF TITLE 9, CHAPTER 4, SECTION 9-471, ARIZONA REVISED STATUTES AND AMENDMENTS THERETO, BY ANNEXING THERETO CERTAIN TERRITORY CONTIGUOUS TO THE EXISTING CITY LIMITS OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE TO BE KNOWN AS ANNEXTION AREA NO. 164. It was moved by Knaack, and seconded by Martinez, to approve Ordinance No. 2586 New Series. Motion carried on a roll call vote, with the following Councilmembers voting "aye": Clark, Goulet, Lieberman, Martinez, Knaack, and Scruggs. Members voting "nay": none. 29. SALT RIVER PROJECT EASEMENT Mr. Greg Rodzenko, Assistant City Engineer, presented this item. This is a request for the City Council to adopt an ordinance granting an underground power distribution easement in favor of Salt River Project (SRP) at the city's Park and Ride Project on the northeast corner of 99th and Glendale Avenues. 33 The city has requested electrical service from SRP for the construction and operation of the Park and Ride Project on the northeast corner of 99th and Glendale Avenues. SRP agreed to accommodate this request, but requires an underground power distribution easement from the city, across city-owned land, for the installation and protection of its facilities. The recommendation was to waive reading beyond the title and adopt an ordinance authorizing the City Manager to execute the easement in favor of Salt River Project. Ordinance No. 2587 New Series was read by number and title only, it being AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, MARICOPA COUNTY, ARIZONA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN UNDERGROUND POWER DISTRIBUTION EASEMENT IN FAVOR OF SALT RIVER PROJECT AT THE CITY OF GLENDALE'S PARK AND RIDE PROJECT ON THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF 99TH AND GLENDALE AVENUES; AND ORDERING THAT A CERTIFIED COPY OF THIS ORDINANCE BE RECORDED. It was moved by Knaack, and seconded by Martinez, to approve Ordinance No. 2587 New Series. Motion carried on a roll call vote, with the following Councilmembers voting "aye": Clark, Goulet, Lieberman, Martinez, Knaack, and Scruggs. Members voting "nay": none. 30. DEDICATION OF RIGHT-OF-WAY: 99TH AVENUE, NORTH OF GLENDALE AVENUE Mr. Larry J. Broyles, P.E., City Engineer, presented this item. This is a request for the City Council to adopt an ordinance to dedicate approximately 1.6 acres of city-owned property as public right-of-way for the eastern half of 99th Avenue, north of Glendale Avenue. The city acquired this 22.2 acre parcel of land on the north side of Glendale Avenue, between 99th Avenue and Loop 101 from Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) on August 2, 2005 by a Special Warranty Deed. In this area, 99th Avenue varies between 55 feet wide on the southern portion and 33 feet wide on the northern portion. Construction plans for the Loop 101/Glendale Park and Ride require 99th Avenue to be 65 feet wide on the east side of 99th Avenue. Council action is required to formally dedicate this portion of the 99th Avenue as public right-of-way. The recommendation was to waive reading beyond the title and adopt an ordinance authorizing the City Manager to sign all documents necessary for the dedication of city-owned property to the public for roadway purposes. Ordinance No. 2588 New Series was read by number and title only, it being AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, MARICOPA 34 COUNTY, ARIZONA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A DEDICATION OF RIGHT-OF-WAY FOR APPROXIMATELY 1.6 ACRES OF THE CITY-OWNED PROPERTY AS PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY FOR THE EASTERN HALF OF 991H AVENUE, NORTH OF GLENDALE AVENUE IN THE CITY OF GLENDALE; AND ORDERING THAT A CERTIFIED COPY OF THIS ORDINANCE BE RECORDED. It was moved by Lieberman, and seconded by Clark, to approve Ordinance No. 2588 New Series. Motion carried on a roll call vote, with the following Councilmembers voting "aye": Clark, Goulet, Lieberman, Martinez, Knaack, and Scruggs. Members voting "nay": none. 31. IMPLEMENTATION OF SEPTEMBER 11, 2007 ELECTION RESULTS Mr. Raymond H. Shuey, Chief Financial Officer/Finance Director, presented this item. This is a request for the City Council to adopt an ordinance amending the City Code to implement the results of the September 11, 2007 Special Election. Municipal elections promote increased citizen involvement in all aspects of municipal government. At the May 8, 2007 City Council Meeting, the Council adopted Resolution No. 4053 new Series. That action called for a Special Election for September 11, 2007. At the April 10, 2007 City Council Workshop, the Council discussed various options for funding Public Safety needs based on current assessments and studies. The Council requested that the proposal to change the Public Safety tax rate be sent to City of Glendale voters at a September 2007 Special Election. Staff filed appropriate notification of the required Model City Tax Code changes with both the Deputy Director of the League of Arizona Cities and Towns, and the Cities Program Liaison for the Arizona Department of Revenue. They advised that no further action is required for the provisions to take effect, and informed the Municipal Tax Code Commission of the changes. The recommendation was to waive reading beyond the title and adopt an ordinance amending the City Code by increasing the privilege (sales) tax rate by four- tenths of one percent (.4%), except for the rate on food for home consumption, and dedicating the increased revenue to enhance public safety funding. Ordinance No. 2589 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 CHAPTER 21.1 OF THE GLENDALE CITY CODE BY INCREASING THE CITY OF GLENDALE PRIVILEGE (SALES) TAX RATE BY FOUR-TENTHS OF ONE PERCENT (.4%), EXCEPT FOR THE PRIVILEGE (SALES) TAX RATE ON FOOD FOR HOME CONSUMPTION, AND DEDICATING THE 35 INCREASED REVENUE THEREFROM TO ENHANCE PUBLIC SAFETY FUNDING; AND SETTING FORTH AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Councilmember Lieberman commented that this was a very controversial issue and highlighted some items that were in the ordinance for citizen information. It was moved by Lieberman, and seconded by Martinez, to approve Ordinance No. 2589 New Series. Motion carried on a roll call vote, with the following Councilmembers voting "aye": Clark, Goulet, Lieberman, Martinez, Knaack, and Scruggs. Members voting "nay": none. REQUEST FOR FUTURE WORKSHOP AND EXECUTIVE SESSION It was moved by Martinez, and seconded by Clark, to hold the next regularly scheduled City Council Workshop session at 2:30 p.m. in Room B-3 of the City Council Chambers on Tuesday, October 2, 2007, to be followed by an Executive Session pursuant to A.R.S. 38-431.03. The motion carried unanimously. MOTION TO EXCUSE COUNCILMEMBER FRATE It was moved by Martinez, and seconded by Clark, to excuse Councilmember Frate from tonight's Council meeting. The motion carried unanimously. COUNCIL COMMENTS AND SUGGESTIONS Councilmember Clark stated that she would be holding two fall district meetings on October 1, 2007, at 6:30 p.m., at Desert Mirage Elementary School and October 29, 2007, at 6:30 p.m., at Bicentennial North Elementary School. She said that each meeting was identical in format; therefore interested parties should try to attend one of them. Councilmember Goulet thanked the neighborhoods that continued to have their neighborhood meeting despite the heat. He added that he looked forward to having meetings during the cooler weather. Councilmember Lieberman commented on his tour of the new Renaissance Hotel. He stated that it would be hard to match the beauty, design and function of the hotel. He added that he was immensely impressed. Vice Mayor Martinez stated that he really did not have anything to add, however if Councilmember Frate was in attendance he would remind everyone to watch children around water even with the cooler temperatures. 36 Councilmember Knaack reminded everyone of her next district meeting being held October 4, 200, at 6:30 p.m., at the Glendale Adult Center. She encouraged the Barrel residents to attend. Mayor Scruggs stated that she would be holding the next community conversation meeting on October 1, 2007. She asked anyone interested to call her office to reserve seating because space was limited. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:00 p.m. Pamela Hanna - City Clerk 37