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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - Minutes - City Council - Meeting Date: 12/11/2007 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, MARICOPA COUNTY, ARIZONA, HELD TUESDAY, DECEMBER 11, 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 four resolutions and six ordinances to be considered at the meeting were available for public examination and the title posted at City Hall more than 72 hours in advance of the meeting. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF THE NOVEMBER 27, 2007 CITY COUNCIL MEETING It was moved by Goulet, and seconded by Frate, to dispense with the reading of the minutes of the November 27, 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. PROCLAMATIONS AND AWARDS RECOGNITION OF COMMUNITY SERVICE FOR JOHN KOLODZIEJ This is a request for the City Council to recognize Mr. John Kolodziej for his community service on Glendale's Citizens Advisory Commission on Neighborhoods. The Council established the Citizens Advisory Commission on Neighborhoods in January of 1995, to make funding recommendations on neighborhood improvement grant projects and to provide advice on general policies, strategies and programs relating to the revitalization and preservation of Glendale neighborhoods. Mr. Kolodziej served on the Citizens Advisory Commission on Neighborhoods from October of 2003 through June of 2007, and was Vice-Chair in his last year of service. During his tenure of service, Mr. Kolodziej assisted the commission with making funding recommendations for 41 neighborhood improvement projects, totaling $1.7 million. He also assumed a leadership role in assisting with the coordination of key community events hosted by the commission on an annual basis, including the Neighborhood Leadership Forum and its Holiday Open House Event for neighborhood and community volunteers. Additionally, through his experience as a commission 1 member and neighborhood leader, he volunteered a significant amount of time working together with residents and city staff to address a variety of neighborhood issues. The recommendation was to resent a plaque of recognition to Mr. John Kolodziej for his outstanding contributions and dedication to serving the citizens of Glendale. Mayor Scruggs presented Mr. John Kolodziej with a plaque of recognition for his outstanding contributions and dedication to serving the citizens of Glendale. Mr. John Kolodziei thanked Mayor Scruggs and the City Council for the opportunity to serve on the Boards and Commissions. He also thanked the city staff for all their help in addressing a variety of neighborhood issues. CONSENT AGENDA Mr. Ed Beasley, City Manager, read agenda item numbers 1 through 20 and Ms. Pamela Hanna, City Clerk, read consent agenda resolution item numbers 21 through 23 by number and title. Councilmember Lieberman requested item #13 be heard separately. Councilmember Frate requested item #17 be heard separately. Councilmember Clark requested item #8 be heard separately. 1. SPECIAL EVENT LIQUOR LICENSE FOR NATIONAL ADVOCACY & TRAINING NETWORK — DECEMBER 15, 2007 This is a request for the City Council to approve a special event liquor license for National Advocacy & Training Network. The event will be at 6751 North Sunset Boulevard, #320 on Saturday, December 15, 2007 from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. The purpose of this event is to raise funding for women's advocacy with 100 percent of the proceeds going to National Advocacy & Training Network. The special event liquor license was submitted by Lorianne Scaramella. If this license is approved, the total days expended by this applicant will be one of the allowed 10 days per year. Under the provisions of Arizona Revised Statutes Sec. 4-203.02, the Arizona Department of Liquor Licenses and Control may issue a special event liquor license only if the Council recommends approval of such license. The City of Glendale Planning, Fire and Police Departments 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. 2 2. SPECIAL EVENT LIQUOR LICENSE FOR SERENO SOCCER CLUB — DECEMBER 31, 2007 This is a request for the City Council to approve a special event liquor license for Sereno Soccer Club. The event will be at 6770 North Hockey Way on Monday, December 31, 2007 from 5:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. The purpose of this event is to be part of the Nissan Concert Series promotion with 25 percent of the proceeds going to Sereno Soccer Club. The special event liquor license was submitted by Chuck C. Schmidt. If this license is approved, the total days expended by this applicant will be ten of the allowed 10 days per year. By hosting a variety of concerts and events at Westgate City Center, featuring local and nationally acclaimed acts, the applicant looks to draw a wide range of visitors from across the Valley and neighboring states, increasing exposure of Glendale's sports and entertainment district, and encouraging new and returning visitors to come to Glendale. Under the provisions of Arizona Revised Statutes Sec. 4-203.02, the Arizona Department of Liquor Licenses and Control may issue a special event liquor license only if the Council recommends approval of such license. The City of Glendale Planning, Fire and Police Departments 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. SPECIAL EVENT LIQUOR LICENSES FOR SERENO SOCCER CLUB — JANUARY 2, JANUARY 26-31, 2008 & FEBRUARY 1-3, 2008 This is a request for the City Council to approve special event liquor licenses for Sereno Soccer Club. The events will be at 6770 North Sunrise Boulevard, E-102, during January on Wednesday, January 02, 2008 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m., Saturday, January 26, 2008 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m., Sunday, January 27, 2008 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m., Monday, January 28, 2008 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m., Tuesday, January 29, 2008 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m., Wednesday, January 30, 2008 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m., and Thursday, January 31, 2008 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m. During February, the events will be on Friday, February 1, 2008 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m., Saturday February 2, 2008 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m., and Sunday February 3, 2008 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m. The purpose of these events is to be part of the Football Games promotion, with 25 percent of the proceeds going to Sereno Soccer Club. The special events liquor licenses were submitted by Chuck C. Schmidt. If these licenses are approved, the total days expended by this applicant will be ten of the allowed 10 days per year. By hosting a variety of concerts and events at Westgate City Center, featuring local and nationally acclaimed acts, the applicant looks to draw a wide range of visitors from across the valley and neighboring states, increasing exposure of Glendale's sports and entertainment district, and encouraging 3 new and returning visitors to come to Glendale. Under the provisions of Arizona Revised Statutes Sec. 4-203.02, the Arizona Department of Liquor Licenses and Control may issue a special event liquor license only if the Council recommends approval of such license. No previous action has occurred. The City of Glendale Planning, Fire and Police Departments have reviewed the applications and determined that they meet all technical requirements. Therefore, it is staffs recommendation to forward these applications to the Arizona Department of Liquor Licenses and Control with a recommendation of approval. 4. SPECIAL EVENT LIQUOR LICENSE FOR QUALITY OF LIFE COMMUNITY SERVICES, INC. — JANUARY 2, 2008 This is a request for the City Council to approve a special event liquor license for Quality of Life Community Services, Inc. The event will be at 6770 North Sunrise Boulevard on Wednesday, January 2, 2008 from 12:00 p.m. (noon) to 12:00 a.m. (midnight). The purpose of this event is to increase exposure to Glendale's sports and entertainment district, with 25 percent of the proceeds going to Quality of Life Community Services, Inc. The special event liquor license was submitted by Paige T. Garrett. If this license is approved, the total days expended by this applicant will be one of the allowed 10 days per year. By hosting a variety of events at Westgate City Center, the applicant looks to draw a wide range of visitors from across the valley and neighboring states, increasing exposure of Glendale's sports and entertainment district, and encouraging new and returning visitors to come to Glendale. Under the provisions of Arizona Revised Statutes Sec. 4-203.02, the Arizona Department of Liquor Licenses and Control may issue a special event liquor license only if the Council recommends approval of such license. The City of Glendale Planning, Fire and Police Departments 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. SPECIAL EVENT LIQUOR LICENSE FOR CITY OF GLENDALE GLITTER & GLOW BLOCK PARTY - JANUARY 19, 2008 AND CITY OF GLENDALE CHOCOLATE AFFAIRE - FEBRUARY 1 & 2, 2008 This is a request for the City Council to approve two special event liquor licenses for City of Glendale Office of Special Events. Both events will be at 58th and Glendale Avenues. The Glitter & Glow Block Party will be on Saturday, January 19, 2008 from 3:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. The Glendale Chocolate Affaire will be on Friday, February 1, 2008 from noon to 10:00 p.m., and Saturday, February 2, 2008 from 10:00 a.m. to 4 10:00 p.m. The purpose of these events is for the Glendale Glitter & Glow Block Party and the Glendale Chocolate Affaire. The special event liquor licenses were submitted by Jerry P. McCoy. If these licenses are approved, the total days expended by this applicant will be three of the allowed 10 days per year. Under the provisions of Arizona Revised Statutes Sec. 4-203.02, the Arizona Department of Liquor Licenses and Control may issue a special event liquor license only if the Council recommends approval of such license. The City of Glendale Planning, Fire and Police Departments have reviewed these applications and determined that they meet all technical requirements. Therefore, it is staff's recommendation to forward the applications to the Arizona Department of Liquor Licenses and Control with a recommendation of approval. 6. LIQUOR LICENSE NO. 3-1150 CLASSIC PIZZA & WINGS This is a request for the City Council to approve a new non-transferable Series 12 (Restaurant — All Liquor) license, operating with an interim permit, for Classic Pizza & Wings, located at 5154 West Olive Avenue. The Arizona State application (number 12077295) was submitted by Gloria Jean Leon. The 60-day deadline for processing this application was October 30, 2007. A request for extension was submitted to the Department of Liquor License. The location of the establishment is 5154 West Olive Avenue and is within the Barrel District, zoned C-2 (general commercial). Classic Pizza & Wings operated at this location with a non- transferable Series 12 (Restaurant — All Liquor) license from April 2006 to present under Raim Pocesta. This is a new application, operating with an interim permit, submitted by Gloria Jean Leon. The population density is 7,415 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 21 as listed below: Series Type Quantity 6 Bar—All Liquor 5 9 Liquor Store —All Liquor 4 10 Liquor Store — Beer & Wine 7 12 Restaurant — All Liquor 4 14 Private Club 1 Total 21 No previous action has occurred. No protests were received during the 20-day posting period. 5 The City of Glendale Planning and Police Departments, as well as the Maricopa County Health Department, have reviewed the application 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. 3-1158 SADDLE RANCH CHOP HOUSE This is a request for the City Council to approve a new non-transferable Series 12 (Restaurant — All Liquor) license for Saddle Ranch Chop House, located at 9375 West Coyotes Boulevard. The Arizona State application (number 12077376) was submitted by Randy D. Nations. The 60-day deadline for processing this application is December 16, 2007. The location of the establishment is 9375 West Coyotes Boulevard and is within the Yucca District, zoned PAD (planned area development). This is a new application, submitted by Randy D. Nations. 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 10 as listed below: Series Type Quantity 3 Microbrewery 1 6 Bar—All Liquor 2 7 Beer & Wine Bar 2 10 Liquor Store — Beer & Wine 1 12 Restaurant—All Liquor 4 Total 10 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 NO. 3-1160 MY THAI This is a request for the City Council to approve a new non-transferable Series 12 (Restaurant — All Liquor) license for My Thai, located at 18561 North 59th Avenue, Suite #122. The Arizona State application (number 12077374) was submitted by Diana Yang Mork. The 60-day deadline for processing this application is December 16, 2007. The location of the establishment is 18561 North 59th Avenue, Suite #122 and is within the Cholla District, zoned SC (shopping center). This is a new application submitted by 6 Diana Yang Mork. The population density is 4,743 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 8 as listed below: Series Type Quantity 6 Bar—All Liquor 1 7 Beer & Wine Bar 1 9 Liquor Store —All Liquor 2 12 Restaurant —All Liquor 4 Total 8 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. 10. LIQUOR LICENSE NO. 3-1161 THE SHOUT! HOUSE This is a request for the City Council to approve a person-to-person and location transfer of this transferable Series 6 (Bar — All Liquor) license for The Shout! House, located at 6770 North Hockey Way, Suite 207. The Arizona State application (number 06070141) was submitted by Randy D. Nations. The 60-day deadline for processing this application is December 26, 2007. The location of the establishment will be 6770 North Hockey Way, Suite 207 and is within the Yucca District, zoned PAD (planned area development). This establishment is over 300 feet from any school or church. This is a person-to-person transfer and location transfer of this transferable Series 6 liquor license. 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 10 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 4 Total 10 No protests were received during the 20-day posting period. 7 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. 11. REPLACEMENT OF METROPOLITAN MEDICAL RESPONSE SYSTEM SUPPLIES This is a request for the City Council to approve the purchase of supplies for the Metropolitan Medical Response System (MMRS). The purchase of these supplies will ensure that the Council's goal of one community focused on public safety for citizens and visitors is accomplished. The City of Glendale MMRS Program originated in 2002 and is funded through the Department of Homeland Security and managed by the Federal Emergency Management Agency. This program is the only medical federal preparedness program that enhances a local government's mass casualty event response, whether natural or man made, utilizing immediately available resources for the critical initial hours until federal resources can arrive. In 2002, the Council accepted the initial MMRS grant. In subsequent years, the Council has continued to approve acceptance of the grant funding. This purchase will enhance the level of emergency preparedness for response to mass casualty disasters. The community will benefit through protection of both first responders and the community. The one-time costs associated with this contract are contained within 2007 MMRS Grant Funding. There are no ongoing costs associated with this purchase. The total cost will be $74,715. Grants Capital Expense One-Time Cost Budgeted Unbudgeted Total X $74,715 Account Name, Fund, Account and Line Item Number 2007 MMRS, Account No. 1840-34047-524400 The recommendation was to approve the purchase of supplies for the MMRS program from Meridian Medical Technologies in the amount of $74,715. 8 12. EXTENSION OF METHANE GAS RIGHTS AGREEMENT WITH BRYAN A. STIRRAT & ASSOCIATES This is a request for the City Council to approve the extension of the existing methane gas rights agreement with Bryan A. Stirrat & Associates (BAS) through December 31, 2017. The current agreement expires on December 31, 2007. The agreement encompasses the methane gas rights and related professional services provided through BAS to ensure landfill gas regulatory compliance and safety. This agreement supports the Council goal of a city with high-quality services for citizens. In 2003, the City of Glendale and BAS entered into an agreement whereby BAS would retain the rights to the methane gas generated at the Glendale landfill and provide routine, scheduled maintenance to the gas system, and pay the city a fee of $50,000 annually for the gas rights. These terms will continue as a part of this ten year extension. This extension will also allow BAS greater opportunity to recover its capital costs associated with developing a gas to energy generating station at the landfill. This station would be located at the Glendale landfill near the scale house and will not be visible to the public driving by the landfill along Glendale or Northern Avenues. The services provided through BAS assist with maintaining state and federal regulatory compliance, and maximize operational efficiency. The Council approved the current methane gas rights agreement with BAS on June 10, 2003. It is anticipated that in the next twelve to eighteen months the methane gas from the landfill will be converted into electricity that will be available to support the electricity grid that serves the Valley. It is estimated that the methane gas generated from the site will produce enough electricity for 1,700 homes. This public-private partnership is consistent with Glendale's efforts in environmental leadership. An amount of $138,700 is budgeted in the landfill operating budget to pay for the routine and scheduled gas management services provided through BAS through this agreement. Grants Capital Expense One-Time Cost Budgeted Unbudgeted Total X $138,700 Account Name, Fund, Account and Line Item Number: Landfill Contract Engineering, Account No. 2440-17710-515000, $80,000 Landfill Gas Management System, Account No. 2440-17720-518200, $58,700 9 The recommendation was to approve the extension of the existing contract agreement with Bryan A. Stirrat & Associates (BAS) for the methane gas rights and for gas management services provided at the Glendale landfill and authorize the City Manager to sign all documents necessary for its execution. 14. MILO RANGE PRO TRAINING SYSTEM PURCHASE This is a request for the City Council to approve the purchase of a Multiple Interactive Learning Objectives (MILO) Range Pro Training System from IES Interactive Training in the amount of $72,739. IES Interactive Training is the sole source vendor for the MILO Range Pro Training System, which is a state of the art computer-based firearms training simulator. This request supports the Council's strategic goal of one community focused on public safety for citizens and visitors. The Arizona Police Officers Standard Training (AZ POST) requires and mandates that officers perform and pass a target identification and judgment shoot once a year. A judgment shoot is where an officer must identify if there is a threat or no threat, and to decide if they are going to use deadly physical force or not. For the past nine years, the department has been using the Firearms Training Simulator. Due the system's aged computer technology and components, repairs have become costly and the system is often down. The MILO Range Pro Training System is a video simulation system where realistic judgment scenarios are displayed on a wall or screen. One or two officers interact with the scenarios testing the officers' judgment. The MILO System is the only system that can be used indoor and outdoors and can project the scenarios, which makes the training more realistic. Other valley law enforcement agencies that use the MILO System include Phoenix, Tempe, Scottsdale, Peoria, Surprise, Gilbert, the Maricopa County Sheriffs Department, the Arizona Department of Public Safety, and Glendale Community College. This allows Glendale to exchange scenarios, obtain technical assistance and the ability to pool resources to produce new scenarios. The cost of the MILO system is $72,739 and it includes a three-year warranty. The total system is covered and, should a fatal system failure occur, a loaner system will be provided. At the end of three-year period a new computer and updated software are also provided through this warranty. Funding for the purchase is available in the Police Department's RICO Fund. 10 Grants Capital Expense One-Time Cost Budgeted Unbudgeted Total X X $72,739 Account Name, Fund, Account and Line Item Number: RICO Fund, Account No. 1860-32030-551400 The recommendation was to authorize the purchase of the MILO Range Pro Training System from IES Interactive Training in the amount of $72,739. 15. DIGITAL RADIO SYSTEM UPGRADE This is a request for the City Council to purchase an upgrade to the digital radio system through Motorola Incorporated in the amount of $1,694,396. The City of Glendale purchased a state-of-the art Motorola 800 MHz Trunked radio system in 2002 and this upgrade will ensure the system remains functional as well as serviceable. The City of Glendale purchased the digital voice radio system in 2002 and this additional equipment, infrastructure and software will expand the capabilities of the technology utilized. Police, Utilities, Sanitation, Landfill and Transportation Departments utilize this radio system. The upgrade brings the system up to the latest version of hardware and software and ensures the system remains compatible with the Phoenix Regional Wireless Network. Ensuring that a compatible platform exists will help guarantee system interoperability for current and future needs in the area of public safety in the region. At the June 13, 2006 meeting, the Council authorized the City Manager to enter into an agreement with Motorola Incorporated in the amount of $1,250,000 to make upgrades to the 2002 digital radio system, including additional infrastructure, radio resources and dispatch consoles for the communications center. This upgrade increased the capacity of the system addressing new development and growth in the service area. On April 12, 2005, the Council authorized the City Manager to enter into an agreement with Motorola Incorporated for software upgrades to the digital radio system for citywide use for $1,404,902. • On June 25, 2002, the Council authorized the city manager to execute an agreement for the purchase of the city-wide Astro Project 25 Digital Radio System (computerized radio network) with Motorola Incorporated not to exceed the amount of $9,000,000. Funding is available in the Police Department's Fiscal Year 2007-08 Capital Improvement Plan. 11 Grants Capital Expense _One-Time Cost Budgeted Unbudgeted Total X X X $1,694,396 Account Name, Fund, Account and Line Item Number Digital Communications System Upgrade, Account No. 2040-75012-551400 The recommendation was to authorize the purchase of an upgrade to the digital radio system to Motorola Incorporated in the amount of $1,694,396 and authorize the City Manager or his designee to sign all documents relating to the execution of the purchase. 16. CITY TOWING SERVICES CONTRACT WITH DV TOWING, LLC. This is a request for the City Council to approve the award of bid 06-32 to DV Towing, LLC. for towing services for the Police Department and Public Works' Equipment Management. These towing services are needed to promptly clear roadways of accidents, disabled and abandoned vehicles and provide citizens with an option for their towing needs involved in these situations on public roadways. These services also include flat tire changing services and towing for disabled city vehicles. This agreement will ensure that the Council's strategic goal of one community focused on public safety for citizens and visitors is accomplished. Four bids were received to supply towing services to the city. The lowest bid meeting specifications was from DV Towing, LLC. The lower bids from Western Towing of Phoenix and Comet Towing did not meet the storage lot requirements detailed in the bid. 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. The city has maintained continuous towing service agreements throughout the years for citizen's vehicles involved in accidents, disabled city vehicles, removal of abandoned vehicles from city streets and impounding vehicles. Towing services assist in maintaining the safe condition of city streets by promptly clearing roadways of accidents, disabled and abandoned vehicles. This is critical to the safe flow and efficient movement of citizens and their vehicles. It also releases police officers from the scene in a timely manner to return to other duties. This ensures that officers are available to serve and protect Glendale citizens. 12 For towing of citizen vehicles, the fees are paid to the contractor by the owner of the towed vehicle, with no cost to the city. To determine the total cost of towing services for both the citizens and the city, the estimated annual volume of vehicles towed was multiplied by the fees bid. This produced a total annual price which was used for the cost evaluation of the offers received, which resulted in $546,039. For towing of city vehicles, the city pays the contractor. Funding is available in the professional and contractual budgets for the city departments responsible for the actual tow charges. The city estimates its direct cost for towing services to be $117,000 annually. The recommendation was to award the contract for city towing services to DV Towing, LLC. and authorize the City Manager to sign any and all necessary documents. 18. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE FOR HVAC SYSTEM UPGRADE FOR GLENDALE MUNICIPAL OFFICE COMPLEX This is a request for the City Council to authorize an award of contract to Trane Building Services for the equipment and retrofitting of the heating, ventilation and air- conditioning (HVAC) system at the Glendale Municipal Office Complex (GMOC). One of the Council's strategic goals is to manage operations in a fiscally sound manner. In 2006, Sky Engineering and LSW Engineers were engaged to evaluate the GMOC HVAC system and develop design alternatives which would improve the indoor air quality in city hall. Subsequently, LSW Engineers completed design specifications and a proposal for the services was obtained through an intergovernmental agreement with Maricopa County and the guidelines of the Maricopa County Contract #01101-SC NIGP 94155. The proposed HVAC system upgrade will replace and add air conditioning units to increase the air flow, as well as relocate the air intake to improve the temperature control and indoor air quality for the sub-basement, basement, and first floor of city hall. The remaining floors will be completed in subsequent years. The upgrade of the HVAC system will improve the indoor air quality for the occupant and visitors to the GMOC. The work is expected to be completed by April of 2008. The one-time costs associated with this contract are available in Fiscal Year 2007-2008 Capital Improvement Program General Fund pay-as-you-go (PAYGO) budget. 13 Grants Capital Expense One-Time Cost Budgeted Unbudgeted Total X X $976,000 Account Name, Fund, Account and Line item Number: PAYGO Account No. 1000-81021-551400 The recommendation was to approve the purchase order for Trane Building Services for the upgrade to the HVAC system at the Glendale Municipal Office Complex in the amount of $976,000 and authorize the City Manager to sign all documents necessary for its execution. 19. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE FOR CONSTRUCTION OVERSIGHT FOR HVAC SYSTEM UPGRADE FOR GLENDALE MUNICIPAL OFFICE COMPLEX TO SKY ENGINEERING, INC. This is a request for the City Council to authorize award of a contract to Sky Engineering for the construction oversight and project management of the heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) system upgrade at the Glendale Municipal Office Complex (GMOC). One of the Council's strategic goals is to manage operations in a fiscally sound manner. In 2006, Sky Engineering and LSW Engineers were engaged to evaluate the GMOC HVAC system and develop design alternatives which would improve the indoor air quality in city hall. Subsequently, LSW Engineers completed design specifications and a proposal for the services was obtained through the Intergovernmental Agreement with Maricopa County and the guidelines of the Maricopa County Contract #01101-SC NIGP 94155. The proposed HVAC system upgrade to be completed by Trane Building Services will replace and add air-conditioning units to increase the air flow, as well as relocate the air intake to improve the temperature control and indoor air quality for the sub-basement, basement, first floor and second floor of city hall. The upgrade of the HVAC system will improve the indoor air quality for the occupants and visitors to the GMOC. The one-time costs associated with this contract are available in Fiscal Year 2007-2008 Capital Improvement Program General Fund pay-as-you-go (PAYGO) budget. 14 Grants Capital Expense One-Time Cost Budgeted Unbudgeted Total X X $61,518 Account Name, Fund, Account and Line Item Number PAYGO Account No. 1000-81021-551200 The recommendation was to approve the purchase order for Sky Engineering, Inc. for the oversight and project management services for the upgrade to the HVAC system at the Glendale Municipal Office Complex in the amount of $61,518 and authorize the City Manager to sign all documents necessary for its execution. 20. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE FOR THE GLENDALE MUNICIPAL OFFICE COMPLEX COOLING TOWER REPAIRS TO SKY ENGINEERING, INC. This is a request for the City Council to authorize award of a contract to Sky Engineering, Inc. for the repair to the cooling tower a component of the heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) system at the Glendale Municipal Office Complex (GMOC). One of the Council's strategic goals is to manage operations in a fiscally sound manner. The cooling tower is 24 years old and operates under considerable moisture content in the interior surfaces of the cooling tower. Deterioration of the concrete structure of the cooling tower was discovered during a recent routine inspection. It is proposed to repair the concrete structure with carbon fiber technology, a proven product for structural repairs. The services of Sky Engineering, Inc. was obtained through the Intergovernmental Agreement with the State of Arizona referenced ESP 060026-12. The repairs will also improve the performance of the cooling tower for City Hall and the Council Chambers. The proposed repairs to the cooling tower are necessary to maintain the integrity of the HVAC system at the GMOC. This work will also improve the efficiency of the cooling tower. The one-time costs associated with this contract are available in Fiscal Year 2007-2008 Capital Improvement Program General Fund pay-as-you-go (PAYGO) budget. 15 Grants Capital Expense One-Time Cost Budgeted Unbudgeted Total X X X $239,868 Account Name, Fund, Account and Line Item Number PAYGO Account No. 1000-81021-551400 The recommendation was to approve the purchase order for Sky Engineering, Inc. for the repairs of the cooling tower of HVAC system at the Glendale Municipal Office Complex in the amount of $239,868 and authorize the City Manager to sign all documents necessary for its execution. CONSENT RESOLUTIONS 21. INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT WITH THE TOLLESON UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT This is a request for the City Council to adopt a resolution authorizing an intergovernmental agreement (IGA) with the Tolleson Union High School District (TUHSD). This collaborative partnership provides opportunities for youth to experience workforce development through public and private partnerships in a "one stop" employment training, counseling, referral, and recreation and cultural service center. This IGA will contribute to the Council's strategic priorities of providing economic development opportunities, strong neighborhoods, and public safety. The TUHSD and the City of Glendale entered into an agreement for a youth workforce development pilot program at Copper Canyon High School in July of 2005. During the past two years, the school district and city have worked in cooperation with other city departments, community agencies, and private sector organizations to provide training and skill development opportunities in four core areas that include Culinary Arts, Sports Medicine, Public Safety, and Entertainment and Tourism. Other program partners have included the City of Glendale Police, Fire and Marketing Departments, Glendale City Court, Northern Arizona University, Arizona Sting and Coyotes, Aramark Professional Services Food Division, Glendale Arts Commission, Arizona Call-a-Teen Youth Program Resources, Mega Radio Station, and the Maricopa County Producing Leaders of Tomorrow. An average of 300 youth has participated in the after-school activities conducted throughout each school year. Activities focus on job readiness training, career awareness, public safety through the city's fire science academy training, Northern Arizona University college students who act as mentors in exposing youth to the field of sports medicine, pre-game meal preparation for the Phoenix Coyotes and monthly food preparation training from an Aramark Food Service professional chef, professional 16 dance training, competitions and shows, and hands-on radio broadcast training through Mega Radio Station. During the summer of 2007, various students were also placed in paid summer work experience positions with organizations and businesses as a result of the job readiness training. Those organizations included Glendale Parks and Recreation Department, City Courts, Glendale Boys and Girls Club, Maricopa Integrated Health, State Farm Insurance, and 4-Paws Rescue. In addition, grant funds were sought to continue building this program. In August of 2007, staff submitted a grant request to the Gila River Indian Community (GRIC) grant program to provide funding for the Copper Canyon Workforce Development Program. Staff recently was notified that the city was awarded $120,000 that will assist in continuing to build the program during the next three years. In October of 2007, the City of Glendale was awarded a GRIC grant for $120,000 distributed over the next three years to help sustain and build the workforce development program. The city's grants administration budget also matched the GRIC grant with an additional $30,000 for the same time period. The GRIC grant request was approved by the City Council on August 14, 2007. The program is designed to help youth develop job-readiness skills. Outcomes include increasing the workforce prepared for filling positions related to the West Valley's growing economy, providing positive role models and opportunities to community youth, and creating productive use of after-school time through employment and skill development experiences. The annual program cost to the city is $124,000. The GRIC grant award and city grant program will offset the city's costs by $50,000 each year, reducing the city cost to $74,000. The city's cost has been funded and will continue to be funded by the Parks and Recreation Department's operating budget. The cost to the school district is approximately $105,000. The recommendation was to waive reading beyond the title and adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute the intergovernmental agreement with the Tolleson Union High School District. Resolution No. 4118 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 USE AGREEMENT WITH TOLLESON UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR PROVIDING SERVICES TO THE STUDENTS AND PATRONS OF THE GLENDALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT. 17 22. ACCEPTANCE OF STATE HOMELAND SECURITY GRANTS This is a request for the City Council to adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to accept and administer Fiscal Year 2007 State Homeland Security Grant awards for a total amount of$756,681. These grant awards will support the Glendale Police Department in enhancing public safety communications, supporting the deployment of security and law enforcement personnel during the city's upcoming mega events and funding volunteer initiatives for the Volunteers in Police Service (VIPS) program. VIPS is a Citizen Corps sponsored program under the United States Freedom Corp. On November 27, 2007, the Council approved State Homeland Security grants to enhance Special Operations and the Metropolitan Medical Response System program. The grants will also be used to create a Continuity of Operations Plan. On April 24, 2007, the Council approved the 2006 Urban Areas Security Initiative funds to enhance the physical security of our Public Safety facilities. Since 1999, Glendale has been able to leverage city funds with grant funds to enhance first responder preparedness within the city and the West Valley. Grant funds have been used to purchase safety equipment to protect first responders, specialized equipment for technical operations, and equipment to enhance communication efforts, as well as to develop preparedness training and to enhance prevention and intervention programs. There is no financial match requested for this funding. This is one-time funding by the State Department of Homeland Security specifically for the programs identified previously. While no matching funds are requested for the initial purchase of this equipment, there is an expectation that the city would need to allocate funds to operate and replace any equipment purchased with Homeland Security grant monies. Departments will submit supplemental requests for future fiscal year budgets. Ongoing operations and maintenance expenses for these projects are estimated at $41,834 per year. Grants Capital Expense One-Time Cost Budgeted Unbudgeted Total X $756,681 Account Name, Fund, Account and Line item Number A specific account will be established in Fund 1840, the city's grant fund, once the grant agreements are formally executed. The recommendation was to waive reading beyond title and adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to accept and administer the Fiscal Year 2007 State Homeland Security Grant awards in the amount not to exceed $756,681. 18 Resolution No. 4119 New Series was read by number and title only, it being A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, MARICOPA COUNTY, ARIZONA, ACCEPTING VARIOUS GRANT AWARDS FROM THE ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY UNDER THE FFY 2007 HOMELAND SECURITY GRANT PROGRAM. 23. ADOPTING APPLICATION AND LICENSE FEES FOR PRIVATE TOWING CARRIER AND CARRIAGE FOR HIRE This is a request for the City Council to adopt a resolution setting the application and license fees for Private Towing Carriers and Carriages for Hire pursuant to Glendale City Code Chapters 5 and 21. In keeping with the Council's goal of a city that is fiscally sound, the Finance and Police Departments have developed a fee schedule designed to achieve this goal and key objective. On November 27, 2007, the Council approved the adoption of the Carriage for Hire and Private Tow Carrier ordinances. The goals of each were to set down guidelines for a business to follow. This resolution will establish application and license fees in amounts consistent with the current fee structure being charged for other special regulatory activities. At the November 6. 2007 Workshop, the Council reviewed the propose Private Towing Carrier ordinance and resolution, recommending that the item be brought back to a regular meeting. On November 27, 2007, the Council approved the adoption of the Carriage for Hire and Private Towing Carrier ordinances. The Carriage for Hire and the Private Towing Carrier ordinances created guidelines so that local businesses, property owners, carriage for hire companies, tow companies, and our citizens, can work together and find practical solutions to carriage for hire and private property towing scenarios. The application and license fee allows the city to effectively fund the administration of the ordinances. The recommendation was to waive reading beyond the title and adopt the resolution setting forth the application and license fees for Private Towing Carriers and Carriages for Hire pursuant to Glendale City Code Chapters 5 and 21. Resolution No. 4120 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 APPLICATION AND LICENSE FEES, PURSUANT TO GLENDALE CITY CODE CHAPTERS 5 AND 21, FOR CARRIAGES FOR HIRE AND PRIVATE TOWING CARRIER; AND SETTING FORTH AN EFFECTIVE DATE. 19 It was moved by Frate, and seconded by Knaack, to approve the recommended actions on Consent Agenda Item Nos. 1 through 7, 9 through 12, 14 through 16, and 18 through 23, including the approval and adoption of Resolution No. 4118 New Series, Resolution No. 4119 New Series, and Resolution No. 4120 New Series; and to forward Special Event Liquor License Applications for (1) National Advocacy & Training Network for a fund raising event to be held at 6751 North Sunset Boulevard, #320 on December 15, 2007; (2) Sereno Soccer Club for an event to be held at 6770 North Hockey Way on December 31, 2007; (3) Sereno Soccer Club for events to be held at 6770 North Sunrise Boulevard, #E- 102, on January 2, 2008, January 26 to 31, 2008 and February 1 to 3, 2008; (4) Quality of Life Community Services, Inc. for an event to be held at 6770 North Sunrise Boulevard on January 2, 2008; (5) the Glendale Glitter & Glow Block Party to be held on January 19, 2008 and the City of Glendale Chocolate Affaire to be held on February 1 and 2, 2008, both events to be held at 58th and Glendale Avenues; and Liquor License Application No. 3-1150 for Classic Pizza and Wings, Liquor License Application No. 3-1158 for Saddle Ranch Chop House, Liquor License Application No. 3-1160 for My Thai, and Liquor License Application No. 3- 1161 for The Shout! House, to the State of Arizona Department of Liquor Licenses and Control, with the recommendation for approval. The motion carried unanimously. 8. LIQUOR LICENSE NO. 3-1159 Z-MART This item was presented by Mr. Raymond Shuey, Chief Financial Officer/Finance Director. This is a request for the City Council to approve a new non-transferable Series 10 (Liquor Store — Beer and Wine) license for Z-Mart, located at 5954 West Bethany Home Road. The Arizona State application (number 10075513) was submitted by Faris Ibrahim Sayegh. The 60-day deadline for processing this application is December 18, 2007. The location of the establishment is 5954 West Bethany Home Road and is within the Ocotillo District, zoned C-2 (general commercial). This establishment is over 300 feet from any school or church. This is a new license application by Faris Ibrahim Sayegh. The population density is 1,312 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 42 as listed below: Series Type Quantity 4 Wholesaler 1 6 Bar—All Liquor 7 7 Bar— Beer & Wine 3 9 Liquor Store —All Liquor 7 10 Liquor Store — Beer & Wine 14 12 Restaurant — All Liquor 7 20 14 Private Club 3 Total 42 No previous action has occurred. One protest was 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. Councilmember Clark stated that when looking at the map, she noticed that there were four other series ten licenses in close proximity to the applicant's request. Mr. Shuey agreed with Councilmember Clark's statement. Councilmember Clark asked Mr. Shuey what need and convenience was met by the applicant requesting the application. Mr. Shuey stated that at the moment he did not have that information; however the applicant was here to answer questions. Mr. Shuey answered the question later in his presentation by reading from the application, which stated that the store would provide imported liquor. Vice Mayor Martinez asked if the business applying for a license was new or established. Mr. Shuey stated that the business was an established mini mart but was unaware of when it was established. Mayor Scruggs asked if the mini mart had previously had a liquor license. Mr. Shuey responded, no. Councilmember Goulet asked if the applicant had contacted any of the neighboring community to see if they had any problem with the application. Mr. Shuey stated that he did not know. He deferred the question to the applicant. He added that the necessary postings had been done by city staff to make the public aware of the application. Mayor Scruggs asked the applicant to come forward to make a presentation. Mr. Faris Sayegh, applicant, stated that he was here to answer any questions. Councilmember Clark asked the applicant what need and convenience was being met by area residents when there were already fourteen other liquor licenses in that area. Mr. Sayegh presented several petitions from regular customers asking for a liquor license at his store for their convenience. 21 Councilmember Goulet asked if he had any neighborhood meetings on the subject. Mr. Sayegh stated that he did talk to the neighboring apartment complex and they had no objection. He said that he also tried to meet with the neighborhood watch group but was unsuccessful. Councilmember Clark asked the applicant if he felt there was any need for an additional liquor license. Mr. Sayegh stated that for regular beer possibly not, however he plans to carry imported liquor. Mayor Scruggs asked the applicant why after owning the store for over two years, he had now asked for a liquor license. Mr. Sayegh said that it was mainly for customer convenience, as well as acquiring more business. Councilmember Knaack asked what the hours of operation for the store were. The applicant stated that the hours now were10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. but would be changing to 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. next year. Vice Mayor Martinez asked if the mart across the street sold liquor. The applicant responded that it did. It was moved by Clark, and seconded by Goulet, to forward this application to the Arizona Department of Liquor Licenses and Control with a recommendation of denial. Councilmember Goulet stated that he had been contacted by two neighborhood associations in the area requesting that this liquor license not be approved. He noted that the neighborhood associations were concerned about having another liquor license in the area. Councilmember Clark stated that she was not supporting this application, because of the number of series ten that were within a one-mile radius. She added that she too has thought of the negative characteristics of an area. She said that it was not fair to the other businesses in the area and believes there were enough liquor licenses in the vicinity to serve the general public. Vice Mayor Martinez stated that the store across the street had a liquor license and that puts the applicant at a disadvantage. He said that it was only fair to let him compete with other surrounding businesses. Councilmember Clark commented that at some point one had to decide when enough was enough for a neighborhood. Mayor Scruggs commented that this was a difficult decision. However, this business had been established in the area since the 1990's and has had a clean record. She added that she did not see how approving the application would degrade 22 the area since the store had already proven itself. She noted that she knew many of the people, who signed the petition of support for the license at this location. Councilmember Frate commented that the applicant had met all the legal requirements and the application had been recommended by staff to move forward. He stated his support for the application. Councilmember Lieberman commented that small businesses were always tough to keep in business; however the area was saturated with liquor licenses and believes one more was not needed. He said that he would like to remain neutral. A roll call vote was taken on the motion to deny. Ayes: Clark, Lieberman and Goulet. Nays: Martinez, Frate, Knaack, and Scruggs. The motion failed. Councilmember Frate commented on the slow economy and its impact on small businesses and the petition of support signed by customers. Councilmember Lieberman noted that he had owned a small business for years and understood the difficulties but his concern was the number of licenses in the neighborhood. It was moved by Martinez and seconded by Frate, forward this application to the Arizona Department of Liquor Licenses and Control with a recommendation of approval. Ayes: Martinez, Frate, Knaack and Scruggs. Nays; Clark, Lieberman and Goulet. The motion carried. 13. FALL 2007 NEIGHBORHOOD IMPROVEMENT GRANT RECOMMENDATIONS This item was presented by Mr. Kevin Jackson, Neighborhood Partnership Administrator. This is a request for the City Council to approve the Fall 2007 Neighborhood Improvement Grant requests, as recommended by the Citizens Advisory Commission on Neighborhoods. As part of its commitment to revitalizing and preserving older neighborhoods, the City Council established the Citizens Advisory Commission on Neighborhoods to make funding recommendations on neighborhood improvement grant requests. The Council also established the Citizens Advisory Commission on Neighborhoods to provide advice on general policies, strategies and programs relating to the revitalization and preservation of neighborhoods. The commission's recommendations are consistent with the Neighborhood Element of the General Plan and the Council's strategic goal of one community with strong neighborhoods. 23 In the fall and spring of each fiscal year, the Citizens Advisory Commission on Neighborhoods reviews various neighborhood grant requests and makes funding recommendations to the Council. On November 14, 2007, the commission concluded a two-month review process of four neighborhood grant requests and voted to recommend funding for each of the projects, as follows: 1. East Catlin Court Neighborhood Association: $50,000 to conduct conceptual and final design work for streetscape enhancements along Gardenia Avenue, from 55th to 56th Avenues. Streetscape enhancements, at a minimum, will include landscaping, decorative lighting and sidewalk enhancements. This neighborhood is located between 55th and 57th Avenues, from Orangewood to Myrtle Avenues. 2. Mercer Lane Neighborhood Association: $52,117 to install new sidewalk panels, Americans with Disability Act (ADA) compliant curb cuts and corner aprons, along Mercer Lane, from 49th to 5oto Avenues. The City of Glendale Field Operations Department will partner with the neighborhood to install the ADA compliant curb cuts and corner aprons. This neighborhood is located between 49th and 50th Avenues, along Mercer Lane. 3. Tierra Buena Park Neighborhood Association: $48,114 to replace the existing sand in the playground with rubberized surfacing, which will enhance safety and allow for greater access to those who are disabled. This neighborhood is located between 57th and 58th Avenues, from Carol Ann Way to Beck Lane. 4. West Plaza 3 & 4 Homeowner Association: $18,085 to remove, repair and slurry seal portions of the neighborhood's parking lot. The neighborhood is providing a $10,000 cash match. This neighborhood is located on the south side of Northern, 47th to 49th Avenues. The Neighborhood Improvement Grant Program and its funding were reviewed, discussed and approved by the Council as a part of the Fiscal Year 2007-08 budget setting process. The Council has previously reviewed and approved over $8 million in neighborhood improvement grant funding (174 different grants) since the inception of the program in Fiscal Year 1994-95. The Fall 2007 funding cycle represents the 24th such funding cycle since the inception of the program. Each of the recommended grant projects will make needed improvements in the respective neighborhoods. 24 The following public meetings were held for the Fall 2007 grants process: On November 14, 2007, the Neighborhood Partnership staff facilitated a grant hearing where the Commission on Neighborhoods considered and made funding recommendations for each of the four neighborhood grant requests. On November 7, 2007, the Neighborhood Partnership staff facilitated a grant hearing where the four neighborhood applicants publicly presented their grant requests. On August 30 and September 8, 2007, the Neighborhood Partnership staff conducted two grant orientations to educate prospective neighborhood applicants about the neighborhood grants process. In addition to the above meetings, direct mail, neighborhood newsletters, website publicity, media releases and e-mail notification were all used to notify Glendale residents of the opportunity to apply for a Fall 2007 neighborhood grant. Funds for the proposed neighborhood grant requests are available in the following Fiscal Year 2007-08 Neighborhood Improvement Grant Account. Grants Capital Expense One-Time Cost Budgeted Unbudgeted Total X X X $168,316 Account Name, Fund, Account and Line item Number Neighborhood Improvement Grant, Account No. 1000-15120-518200 The recommendation was to approve the Fall 2007 Neighborhood Improvement Grant requests in the amount of $168,316, as recommended by the Citizens Advisory Commission on Neighborhoods, and authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute all documents necessary to accomplish and complete each of the grant requests. Councilmember Lieberman stated that he had pulled this item to make sure the public was aware of the recommendation. He noted that the public was encouraged to attend neighborhood meetings and form neighborhood associations for needed improvements in their area. He said that he was very proud of this program and hopes the public takes advantage of it. Vice Mayor Martinez asked if these were the only neighborhoods that applied for the grants. Mr. Kevin Jackson stated that he was correct. He said that the grants totaled $325,000 with only $168,316 being used. The money that was not used will be forwarded to the spring grants process for future use. 25 Councilmember Knaack commented on how great this program was for participating neighborhoods. She also encouraged the public to become informed on the process. Councilmember Goulet thanked Mr. Jackson and staff for the work they had accomplished. Councilmember Lieberman commented that the funding for these grants was approved by the citizens and not by city staff. It was moved by Lieberman and seconded by Clark to approve the Fall 2007 Neighborhood Improvement Grant requests in the amount of $168,316, as recommended by the Citizens Advisory Commission on Neighborhoods, and authorized the City Manager, or his designee, to execute all documents necessary to accomplish and complete each of the grant requests. The motion carried unanimously. 17. LEASE AGREEMENT FOR COMMUNITY ACTION PROGRAM FACILITY This item was presented by Mr. Art Lynch, Deputy City Manager. This is a request for the City Council to enter into a lease agreement with Catalano Family Limited Partnership for property located at 5949 W. Northern Avenue, Suite 205, for City of Glendale Community Action Program (CAP) operations, and to approve a request to transfer General Fund contingency appropriation authority and funds. This lease agreement addresses the Council goal of a city with high-quality services for citizens. The City of Glendale Community Action Program needs additional space to continue effectively offering their services to the citizens of Glendale. The current location on the first floor of Glendale City Hall with 2,600 square feet of space often becomes overcrowded and negatively impacts their ability to serve all of the clientele effectively. In addition, the CAP office currently partners with other agencies to provide services, which requires clients to travel to other locations as the space limitations do not allow for the other agencies to be present on site. To address this issue, in July of2007 staff began to look at other potential sites with the following criteria in mind: • Increase of available space from the current 2,600 square feet • Location needed to be on a bus route • Near or easy access to Glendale City Hall • Provide ample space for waiting room and parking 26 After reviewing four sites, the location in the Las Brisas Center, 5949 W. Northern Avenue was selected, as it would best suit the needs of the program and also require the least amount of tenant improvement prior to relocation. The space available at this building will also allow the program to actually have offices for their partner agencies on site, which will greatly enhance their ability to serve the program clientele. In order for the relocation of the CAP program to occur, the property owners need to complete specific tenant or site improvements to the building so the facility will meet the needs of the program. The owners have agreed to do this at their own expense prior to the relocation. Before the site improvements are completed, the owners are requesting a contract with the city to ensure that the city will lease the site once the improvements are done. Occupation of the site is conditional, based on the improvements being completed. The improvements are estimated to take three to four months to complete. Move-in is planned for April of 2008. The Glendale Community Action Program (CAP) helps citizens become self- sufficient while they are experiencing a financial hardship or crisis in their lives. There are four criteria to be eligible for the CAP program. The applicant must be a Glendale resident, provide proof of gross income for the past 30 days, Social Security cards and proof of birthdates for each member of the household, and meet Federal Poverty Income Guidelines. Services provided for those meeting the CAP requirement are temporary assistance with utility bill and the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program. For homeowners, a variety of other assistance is also available, such as Utility Repair, the Home Repair Program, rent and mortgage assistance, first month's move-in costs, telephone assistance, and rent or property tax credits. The cost for three months of lease payments, operating expenses, and for all relocation costs associated with moving the program will be approximately $215,700. These costs include all city-related information technology infrastructure, such as phones, computers, and fiber lines connecting to the city network, additional furniture needed for the larger waiting area and offices, a security system for the site, and the cost of the actual move. This transaction will require the transfer of appropriation authority and funds of $215,700 from Fiscal Year2007-08 General Fund Contingency, Account No.1000- 11901-510200, to a new account that will be established in the city's GF pay-as-you-go (PAYGO) category for the move of the CAP offices to a new location. This new account will be established once the Council approves this request. A supplemental request for $118,200 in ongoing General Fund monies will be submitted as part of the Fiscal Year 2008-09 budget process. 27 Grants Capital Expense One-Time Cost Budgeted Unbudgeted Total X X $215,700 Account Name, Fund, Account and Line Item Number: General Fund Contingency, Account No.1000-11901-510200 The recommendation is to authorize the City Manager to enter into a lease agreement for the property located at 5949 W. Northern Avenue, Suite 205, for Community Action Program operations, and authorize the transfer and appropriation authority for funding of said lease. Councilmember Frate stated his concerns regarding lack of ample parking in the lost at the facility. He had visited the facility and the parking lot was crowded already. We would need parking for 50 people and staff; he sees it as a real concern. He also asked if they would be adding security to the location. Mr. Art Lynch stated that yes, security would be provided. He said that in regards to parking, there were 102 parking spaces including parking across the street. Parking spaces would be designated to include parking immediately in front of the facility, as well as parking across the street for staff. He said that with all that included, it would significantly increase the parking availability. Mr. Jon Froke, AICP, Interim Deputy City Manager, provided a map of the parking lots that would be utilized. He said that he believes there will be sufficient parking; it will exceed the parking requirements. Councilmember Frate commented that, when reviewing this, he had not been aware of the additional parking across the street. Vice Mayor Martinez asked if the city was paying for partner agencies space on site. Mr. Lynch stated that it would be included in the regular lease agreement. He added that those agencies would not be conducting business everyday. Mayor Scruggs asked who else was in the center. Mr. Lynch stated that right now there was only one other tenant, which was the Plasma Center. He said that the city would be taking over most of the additional space. Councilmember Clark stated her concerns with having a Plasma Center next to a family oriented agency. She said that homeless people typically donate plasma for money. She noted that usually leases come before the Council at night meetings. She asked why this had not come before them prior to now and if there had been a sense of urgency for this application. Mr. Lynch explained that there had been a need to move quickly because of the rapid growth that was occurring. 28 Mayor Scruggs commented on the space being leased by the city and the Plasma Center. She asked if when the building was totally occupied would there be adequate parking for all. Mr. Lynch reiterated that the parking designated for both staff and public was adequate. He said that this location would simplify the process and make for adequate parking and room for all. Mayor Scruggs commented that as she understood, staff and employees are to park across the street, which would open up parking at the facility for the public. Mr. Lynch stated that she was correct. Mayor Scruggs called Ms. Rebecca Daniel, Interim Community Program Administrator, to come forward and answer questions. Councilmember Clark asked Ms. Daniel if she had any concerns with loitering or homeless people that could potentially congregate in that area. Ms. Daniels stated that security was always a concern; however that was why they had security on the premises. She noted that with security on the premises she did not see a problem. Councilmember Goulet asked Ms. Daniel what percentage of their clients drive or come by other means. Ms. Daniels stated that she was not certain; however on their heaviest days she estimates that about 30% out of 70 people drive at or near City Hall. Vice Mayor Martinez asked what the length of the lease was. Ms. Daniels said that it was five years. Vice Mayor Martinez asked Mr. Lynch if the city would be able to relocate should this location not be suitable. Mr. Lynch explained that the lease had a 60-day notification of termination. He said that rent would have to be paid on early termination; however they would be able to relocate should it be necessary. Councilmember Frate commented that after becoming aware of the additional parking he supported this application. He said that the staff needed the additional space and would wait and see how the parking works out. Councilmember Clark commented that she realizes how much staff needed additional room, however believes that these two agencies do not blend well together. She said that she was still uncomfortable with the arrangement. She stated that she would not support this item. It was moved by Frate and seconded by Knaack, to authorize the City Manager to enter into a lease agreement for the property located at 5949 W. Northern Avenue, Suite 205, for Community Action Program operations, and authorize the transfer and appropriation authority for funding of said lease. Ayes: Frate, Martinez, Knaack, Goulet. Nays: Clark and Lieberman. The motion carried. 29 PUBLIC HEARING — LAND DEVELOPMENT ACTIONS 24. GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT GPA07-04 (RESOLUTION) AND REZONING APPLICATION ZON07-13 (ORDINANCE): 7100 WEST ORANGEWOOD AVENUE (PUBLIC HEARING REQUIRED) Mr. Jon Froke, AICP, Interim Deputy City Manager, presented this item. This is a request by the City of Glendale Planning Commission for the City Council to conduct a public hearing and adopt a resolution approving a General Plan Amendment from Light Industrial (LI) to Parks and Open Space (P/OS) and to adopt an ordinance rezoning the property located at 7100 West Orangewood Avenue from Light Industrial (M-1) to Single Residence (R1-7). Amending the General Plan to P/OS and rezoning the property to R1-7 will ensure that any future development will be consistent with the land use pattern of the surrounding area. The current zoning of the property is not compatible with the General Plan or the surrounding uses and depicting this site as P/OS reflects the current land use of the site. The Parks and Recreation Department is currently developing a park site on the northwest portion of the property. The Planning Commission recommended approval of this request at its public hearing held on November 1, 2007. The proposed rezoning to R1-7 provides the desired open space and park amenities to sustain a livable community and serves the residents to the east and south. Notification letters for tonight's meeting were sent to 89 adjacent property owners and interested parties on November 21, 2007. The recommendation was to conduct a public hearing, waive reading beyond the title and adopt a resolution for General Plan Amendment and an ordinance for Rezoning Application GPA07-04 and ZON07-13 as recommended by the Planning Commission. Mayor Scruggs opened the public hearing on Agenda Item No. 24. As there were no comments, Mayor Scruggs closed the public hearing. Resolution No. 4121 New Series was read by number and title only, it being A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, MARICOPA COUNTY, ARIZONA, AMENDING THE GENERAL PLAN MAP OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, ARIZONA, BY APPROVING GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT GPA07-04 FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 7100 WEST ORANGEWOOD AVENUE. 30 It was moved by Goulet, and seconded by Lieberman, to pass, adopt and approve Resolution No. 4121 New Series. The motion carried unanimously. Ordinance No. 2605 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 M-1 (LIGHT INDUSTRIAL) TO R1-7 (SINGLE RESIDENCE); AMENDING THE ZONING MAP; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. It was moved by Clark, and seconded by Lieberman, to approve Ordinance No. 2605 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. 25. REZONING APPLICATION ZON07-12 (ORDINANCE): 6363 WEST NORTHERN AVENUE (PUBLIC HEARING REQUIRED) Mr. Jon Froke, AICP, Interim Deputy City Manager, presented this item. This is a request by the City of Glendale Planning Commission for the City Council to conduct a public hearing and adopt an ordinance rezoning property located at 6363 West Northern Avenue from Multiple Residence (R-4) and Light Industrial (M-1) to Single Residence (R1-7). The requested rezoning will be compatible with the General Plan designation of P/OS (Parks and Open Space). The current zoning of the property is not compatible with the General Plan or the surrounding uses. The Parks and Recreation Department operates Northern Horizon Park on the eastern portion of the property. The remaining property is designated as Parks Open Space (P/OS). The Planning Commission recommended approval of this request at its public hearing on November 1, 2007. The proposed R1-7 zoning district is the most compatible General Plan designation of Parks and Open Space. There is no other zoning district except R1-7 that matches Parks and Open Space General Plan designation. Notification letters for tonight's meeting were sent to 41 adjacent property owners and interested parties on November 21, 2007. The recommendation was to conduct a public hearing, waive reading beyond the title and adopt an ordinance rezoning property located at 6363 West Northern Avenue from Multiple Residence (R-4) and Light Industrial (M-1) to Single Residence (R1-7). 31 Mayor Scruggs opened the public hearing on Agenda Item No. 25. As there were no comments, Mayor Scruggs closed the public hearing. Ordinance No. 2606 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 LOCATED AT 6363 WEST NORTHERN AVENUE FROM R-4 (MULTIPLE RESIDENCE) AND M-1 (LIGHT INDUSTRIAL) TO R1-7 (SINGLE RESIDENCE); AMENDING THE ZONING MAP; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. It was moved by Goulet, and seconded by Frate, to approve Ordinance No. 2606 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 - ORDINANCES 26. AMENDMENT TO GLENDALE CITY TAX CODE INCORPORATING STATUTORY CHANGES (PUBLIC HEARING REQUIRED) 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 Chapter 21.1 (Model City Privilege (Sales) Tax Code) by adopting a new Chapter 21.1 that incorporates housekeeping and statutory changes approved and adopted by the Arizona Municipal Tax Code Commission through 2007; and adding a new section 315 relating to Transient Businesses. Recent changes to the statewide Model City Tax Code require the city to adopt changes into the City of Glendale's tax code. The purpose of this proposal is to codify amendments made to the Model City Tax Code. These amendments include various changes in State Statute as reviewed and approved by the Arizona Municipal Tax Code Commission. The adoption of a current Model City Sales Tax Code is consistent with the Council's strategic goal of a fiscally-sound city by ensuring that revenue streams are collected pursuant to state law and Council actions. On April 1, 1987, the Council approved the adoption of the Model City Tax Code. The twin goals of the Model City Tax Code are providing a greater degree of uniformity and to retain the right of individual cities and towns to determine the items taxed, as well as the exemptions to be granted thereby leaving the determination of the local sales tax base up to the each individual city. 32 Since the 2002, amendments to the Model City Tax Code were presented and approved by the Council; several additional amendments were presented and approved by the Arizona Municipal Tax Code Commission in 2006 and 2007. This Model City Tax Code is designed to assist the business community in determining which items are taxed by each individual city and town and which items are exempt from taxation. This code is consistent throughout Arizona, with minor modifications by municipality. Business interests, as represented by the State of Arizona Chamber of Commerce and a committee of sales tax attorneys who are retained by major taxpayers to do their sales tax work, both reviewed, as well as commented on, the Model City Tax Code. This is the continued practice as amendments are made. Sales tax professionals representing major taxpayers are also consulted through the Arizona Tax Research Association (ATRA) and the State Chamber of Commerce. The recommendation was to conduct a public hearing and waive reading beyond the title and adopt an ordinance amending Chapter 21.1 (Model City Privilege (Sales) Tax Code) by adopting a new Chapter 21.1 that incorporates housekeeping and statutory changes approved and adopted by the Municipal Tax Code Commission through 2007; which includes Replacement Page 41 that re-codifies Ordinance No. 2502 adopted on May 9, 2006; and adding a new section 315 relating to Transient Businesses. Mayor Scruggs opened the public hearing on Agenda Item No. 26. As there were no comments, Mayor Scruggs closed the public hearing. Ordinance No. 2607 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 (MODEL CITY PRIVILEGE (SALES) TAX CODE) BY ADOPTING A NEW CHAPTER 21.1 THAT INCORPORATES HOUSEKEEPING AND STATUTORY CHANGES APPROVED AND ADOPTED BY THE MUNICIPAL TAX CODE COMMISSION THROUGH 2007; ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY AND PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS. It was moved by Knaack, and seconded by Frate, to approve Ordinance No. 2607 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. 33 ORDINANCES 27. DEDICATION OF RIGHT-OF-WAY: SOUTH SIDE OF GLENDALE AVENUE, EAST OF 71ST 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 formally dedicate city-owned property as public right-of-way along the south side of Glendale Avenue, east of 71st Avenue. The adjacent developer deeded approximately 8,315 square feet of land to the city, by Warranty Deed that was recorded on April 11th, 2005. The developer's attorney noted that the deed to the city did not specify the property was for public right-of-way purposes. Council action is required to formally dedicate this portion of 71st 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 real property to the public for roadway purposes. Ordinance No. 2608 New Series was read by number and title only, it being AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, MARICOPA COUNTY, ARIZONA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A DEDICATION OF RIGHT-OF-WAY FOR CITY-OWNED PROPERTY AS PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY ALONG THE SOUTH SIDE OF GLENDALE AVENUE, EAST OF 71sT AVENUE IN THE CITY OF GLENDALE; AND ORDERING THAT A CERTIFIED COPY OF THIS ORDINANCE BE RECORDED. It was moved by Goulet, and seconded by Clark, to approve Ordinance No. 2608 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. 28. STANDARD LEASE AGREEMENTS FOR THE BANK OF AMERICA PLAZA BUILDING AND PARKING GARAGE RETAIL SPACE Mr. Larry J. Broyles, P.E., City Engineer, presented this item. This is a request for the City Council to adopt an ordinance approving standard lease agreements for office suites in the Bank of America Plaza building and retail suites at the new parking garage structure on Palmaire Drive. 34 The City Council approved a master lease for the Bank of America Plaza building in 2003, but the construction of the new parking garage structure necessitates changes to that agreement regarding the operation and maintenance of parking spaces for the tenant's. Also a different type of agreement is needed for the retail component of the parking structure, located at street level, along Palmaire Drive. NAI Horizon, the company currently under contract to manage the Bank of America Plaza and the new parking garage retail space property for the city, uses the approved standard lease agreements to negotiate new and renewal leases on behalf of the city. Approved standard agreements ensure the terms of the lease agreements remain the same from tenant to tenant, requiring payment of similar annual base rental rates and payment of a proportionate share of common area expenses. Based on market studies conducted from time to time, NAI Horizon negotiates each lease for rates that reflect fair market prices. Approving the two master lease agreements, one for office space at the Bank of America Plaza building and one for the retail space at the new parking garage, will enable the city, through its agent NAI Horizon, to more quickly respond to market demands and potential tenants, and would give the City Manager authority to sign the lease at the negotiated terms. The more streamlined the leasing process is, and the more flexibility provided to clients, the sooner the city will be able to lease available space and the more likely the city will be able to attract and retain tenants in the downtown area. The City Council approved a standard lease agreement form for the Bank of America Plaza office building on June 24, 2003. The agreement has not been updated since that time. No master agreement for retail space has previously been brought forward to Council for consideration. The recommendation was to waive reading beyond the title and adopt an ordinance authorizing and directing the City Manager or his designee to use the Council approved standard lease agreements to enter into new and renewal leases for office suites in the Bank of America Plaza building and the retail space at the new parking garage. Ordinance No. 2609 New Series was read by number and title only, it being AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, MARICOPA COUNTY, ARIZONA, APPROVING STANDARD LEASE AGREEMENTS FOR THE BANK OF AMERICA PLAZA BUILDING AND PARKING GARAGE RETAIL SPACE. It was moved by Clark, and seconded by Lieberman, to approve Ordinance No. 2609 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. 35 29. AIRPORT FIXED BASE OPERATOR USE AND LEASE AGREEMENT Mr. Horatio Skeete, Deputy City Manager, presented this item. This is a request for the City Council to adopt an ordinance authorizing the City Manager to enter into a Use and Lease Agreement with Rightpath Limited Development Group, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, Manager of Glendale Jet Center, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company for the Fixed Base Operator building and associated land to provide Fixed Base Operator (FBO) services at the Glendale Municipal Airport. One of the Council's strategic priorities is to promote economic development. Having a quality FBO at the Airport will assist in achieving this goal. The FBO services at the Glendale Airport include aircraft refueling, sales, maintenance, rental, washing, removal, refinishing, and avionics sales, maintenance, and repair to avionic equipment. The initial lease term will be in effect until July 1, 2028 with two ten-year options. The annual rental in an amount which is the greater of a minimum annual rental of $65,000 or three percent (3%) of the FBO's annual gross sales derived from its operations on the FBO property. On August 30, 2007, the city and Rightpath Ltd. entered into an extension of FBO lease term. The city is experiencing tremendous growth. Many of the companies that are building facilities or choosing to locate in western Glendale have flight departments. Having a strong aviation service provider helps make the airport more attractive to these flight departments. Ultimately, this assists the city to attract businesses that create quality jobs. The recommendation was to waive reading beyond the title and adopt an ordinance authorizing the City Manager to enter into a Use and Lease Agreement with Rightpath Limited Development Group, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, Manager of Glendale Jet Center, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company for the Fixed Base Operator building and associated land to provide Fixed Base Operator services at the Glendale Municipal Airport. Mayor Scruggs asked for clarification on the annual rental number of $65,000 or 3% of the FBO's annual gross sales and how this compared with previous lease agreements. Mr. Skeete stated that the previous FBO lease was $20,400 a year or 3% of the sales. He said that the fuel flowage rate was nine cents a gallon and the previous year it had been six cents. Mayor Scruggs commented that as she had feared, the numbers or fees had gone up quite a bit. 36 Councilmember Lieberman had a question for Mr. Tindall on why the documents were marked "substantial final draft." Mr. Tindall stated that they were marked substantial final draft because that would allow them to go over them one final time for any typographical errors before they are signed or to add any additional wording to clean it up. Additionally, wording would not change the material or content of the agreement but might add clarification. Vice Mayor Martinez commented on the many improvements mentioned in the document. He noted that there was a lot to be done in a short amount of time and questioned if it could all be done to meet their goals. Mr. Skeete stated that yes, there was a lot to be done, however they had accomplished much thus far. Vice Mayor Martinez asked how much the final renovation would cost. Mr. Skeete stated that the renovations and improvements would total $6 million. Mayor Scruggs asked the applicant to come forward to make a presentation. Mr. Rick Burton, associate of Rightpath Limited Development Group, stated that they were very excited with the prospect of having the FBO open in a new building. He explained their accomplishment so far. He noted that the entire building was brand new and will be a first class facility. Additionally, they will be ready for the Fiesta Bowl and Super Bowl. He thanked the Council and staff for their support. Councilmember Clark commented that she would be voting in support of this lease because they had proven that they were good partners for the city of Glendale. She added that they had kept their commitments regularly to the area and followed through in a timely fashion. Councilmember Goulet asked Mr. Burton if they had already designated a manager to supervise the operation. Mr. Burton stated that Mr. Less Winger would be the managing supervisor. He noted that Mr. Winger had been there prior to the purchase with 28 years experience in the FBO department. Councilmember Lieberman thanked Mr. Burton once again for all the work they are accomplishing. Mayor Scruggs thanked Mr. Tindall, the city attorney, for his work as well as the Rightpath Limited Development Group. She noted the special attention and consideration given to Luke Air Force Base and said that for that she was very grateful. 37 Ordinance No. 2610 New Series was read by number and title only, it being AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, MARICOPA COUNTY, ARIZONA, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE A USE AND LEASE AGREEMENT WITH RIGHTPATH LIMITED DEVELOPMENT GROUP, LLC, MANAGER OF GLENDALE JET CENTER, LLC, FOR THE FIXED BASE OPERATOR BUILDING AND ASSOCIATED LAND TO PROVIDE FIXED BASE OPERATOR SERVICES AT THE GLENDALE MUNICIPAL AIRPORT. It was moved by Frate, and seconded by Knaack, to approve Ordinance No. 2610 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. REQUEST FOR FUTURE WORKSHOP AND EXECUTIVE SESSION It was moved by Martinez, and seconded by Frate, to hold the next regularly scheduled City Council Workshop at 1:30 p.m. in Room 6-3 of the City Council Chambers on Tuesday, December 18, 2007, to be followed by an Executive Session pursuant to A.R.S. 38-431.03. It was additionally moved to vacate the City Council meeting regularly scheduled for December 25, 2007 and the City Council Workshop regularly scheduled for January 1, 2008. The motion carried unanimously. COUNCIL COMMENTS AND SUGGESTIONS Councilmember Clark wished everyone a very Merry Christmas. Councilmember Goulet said that he was looking forward to the additional parking at city hall when CAP was relocated. Councilmember Lieberman asked for all to enjoy the holiday season safely and happily. He also wished everyone a prosperous New Year. Vice Mayor Martinez wished everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Councilmember Frate also wished everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. He asked people to be vigilant around candles this time of year because of the fire hazard. And he said, as always, watch children around water even during the holidays. Councilmember Knaack wished everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. 38 Mayor Scruggs also wished everyone a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:45 p.m. Pamela anna - City Clerk 39