HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - Minutes - City Council - Meeting Date: 11/18/2008 (9) MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING AND EXECUTIVE SESSION
OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, MARICOPA COUNTY, ARIZONA,
HELD TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2008 AT 9:00 A.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; and Craig Tindall, City Attorney.
COMPLIANCE WITH ARTICLE VII, SECTION 6(c) OF THE GLENDALE
CHARTER
A statement was filed by the City Clerk that the one resolution to be considered
at the meeting was available for public examination and the title posted at City Hall
more than 72 hours in advance of the meeting.
Mayor Scruggs called the meeting to order.
It was moved by Lieberman, and seconded by Clark to go into Executive
Session. The motion carried unanimously.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
1. LEGAL MATTERS — PROPERTY & CONTRACTS
A. Discussion and consultation with the City Attorney and City Manager to
receive an update, to consider its position and to provide instruction
and direction to the City Attorney and City Manager regarding
Glendale's position in connection with contracts, agreements and/or
development agreements related to public and private development in
connection with a proposed development project west of Loop 101
between Bethany Home Road and Glendale Avenue, which is the
subject of negotiations with Rightpath Limited and USAB (A.R.S. §38-
431.03(A)(3)(4)(7))
Reconvened
The meeting was reconvened to an open session at 9:38 a.m.
Ms. Julie Frisoni, Assistant Deputy City Manager, gave the Council a brief
overview on the schedule for the special meeting and press conference.
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Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 9:45 a.m.
Call to Order
Mayor Scruggs called the Special Meeting to Order at 10:03 a.m. 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 Darcie McCracken, Deputy City Clerk.
CONSENT RESOLUTIONS
Mr. Ed Beasley, City Manager, presented the item.
Ms. Darcie McCracken, Deputy City Clerk, read consent resolution agenda
number 1 by number and title.
1. MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT
This is a request for the City Council to adopt a resolution authorizing the City
Manager to enter into a Memorandum of Agreement for the development of a
basketball training facility and campus.
This agreement will enhance the quality of life for Glendale residents while
promoting economic development opportunities.
The development of a basketball training facility and campus will complement
the synergy that exists within the area's sports and entertainment district and will have
an economic impact on the region.
The recommendation was to waive reading beyond the title and adopt a
resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into a Memorandum of Agreement for
the development of a basketball training facility and campus.
Resolution No. 4208 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 EXECUTION AND
DELIVERY OF A MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT WITH RIGHTPATH LIMITED
DEVELOPMENT GROUP, LLC, MIDWESTERN UNIVERSITY AND USA
BASKETBALL SETTING FORTH THE PARTIES RESPECTIVE RIGHTS AND
OBLIGATIONS REGARDING THE DEVELOPMENT OF A USAB FACILITY TO BE
LOCATED AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF THE LOOP 101 FREEWAY AND
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MARYLAND AVENUE; AND DIRECTING THAT THE MEMORANDUM OF
AGREEMENT BE RECORDED.
It was moved by Frate, and seconded by Knaack, to pass, adopt and
approve Resolution No. 4208 New Series. The motion carried unanimously.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 10:13 a.m.
Oate,t/.11(A-e,tfiuss —
Darcie McCracken — Deputy City Clerk
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