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MINUTES OF THE
GLENDALE CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Council Chambers
5850 West Glendale Avenue
February 23, 2010
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 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 4 resolutions to be considered at the
meeting were available for public examination and the title posted at City Hall more than 72
hours in advance of the meeting.
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF THE FEBRUARY 9, 2010 CITY COUNCIL MEETING
It was moved by Goulet, and seconded by Clark, to dispense with the reading of the
minutes of the February 9, 2010 Regular City Council meeting, as each member of the Council
had been provided copies in advance, and approve them as written. The motion carried
unanimously.
BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND OTHER BODIES
• BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND OTHER BODIES
This is a request for City Council to approve the recommended appointments to the following
boards, commissions and other bodies that have a vacancy or expired term and for the Mayor to
administer the Oath of Office to those appointees in attendance.
Effective Expiration
Board of Adjustment
Bert Schwind—Vice Chair Yucca Appointment 02/23/2010 06/30/2010
Citizens Bicycle Advisory Committee
G. John Horvath Ocotillo Reappointment 03/05/2010 03/05/2012
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Richard Qualls Jr. Cactus Reappointment 02/23/2010 02/12/2012
G. John Horvath—Vice Chair Ocotillo Reappointment 03/05/2010 03/05/2011
Commission On Persons With Disabilities
Mounib Shaaban Sahuaro Reappointment 02/27/2010 02/27/2012
Danielle Bohall—Vice Chair Cholla Appointment 02/23/2010 02/27/2011
Glendale Municipal Property Corp.
Donald Knafels Cactus Appointment 02/23/2010 12/01/2012
Parks & Recreation Advisory Commission
Rod Passmore—Chair Ocotillo Reappointment 02/26/2010 02/26/2011
Planning Commission
John Kolodziej - Chair Yucca Appointment 03/25/2010 03/25/2011
The recommendation is to make appointments to the boards, commissions and other bodies and
administer the Oaths of Office.
It was moved by Lieberman, and seconded by Frate, to appoint Bert Schwind to the
Board of Adjustment; G. John Horvath and Richard Qualls Jr to the Citizens Bicycle
Advisory Committee; Mounib Shaaban and Danielle Bohall to the Commission on Persons
with Disabilities; Donald Knafels to the Glendale Municipal Property Corporation; Rod
Passmore to the Parks & Recreation Advisory Commission; and John Kolodziej to the
Planning Commission, for the terms listed above. The motion carried unanimously.
PROCLAMATIONS AND AWARDS
DISTINGUISHED BUDGET PRESENTATION AWARD
This is a request for City Council to accept the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for
exemplary budget documentation, with special recognition for capital information, as reflected in
the City of Glendale's FY 2009-10 budget book.
This accomplishment represents Council's commitment to fiscally sound financial practices
because it means the city's published budget document satisfies nationally-recognized guidelines
for effective presentation of the city's budget. This accomplishment also reflects the
commitment of the Mayor and Council to meet the highest principles of governmental budgeting.
The Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada recently issued
the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for the city's FY 2008-09 budget book. This is the
23r1 time the city has been presented this award for its annual budget document. The Glendale
budget book also received special recognition for its presentation of the city's capital program.
Each year the annual budget book is prepared to provide complete, readily available information
for Council, citizens, media, bond-rating agencies, and other public entities. Preparation of the
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annual budget book reflects positively on a local government's financial management by
providing complete public disclosure of its financial condition. It provides valuable information
on topics as diverse as revenue and expenditure plans for the current fiscal year's operating and
capital budgets, the 10-year capital improvement plan, current and future debt service obligations
for existing operating and capital debt, and performance measures.
The recommendation is to accept the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award.
The Mayor called Don Bolton, Assistant Budget Director forward.
Mr. Don Bolton, Assistant Budget Director, explained that this accomplishment represents
Council's commitment to fiscally sound financial practices. The city's published budget
document satisfies nationally-recognized guidelines for effective presentation of the city's
budget. Additionally, it reflects the commitment of the Mayor and Council to meet the highest
principles of governmental budgeting. He noted this was the 23rd time the city has been
presented the award. This places Glendale among the highest performing cities for its
commitment to prudent budgeting policies and practices. Mayor Scruggs stated it was an honor
and a privilege to accept this award on behalf of the City of Glendale and her colleagues on the
Council. She thanked staff in the finance, management and budget departments for their hard
work and dedication.
CONSENT AGENDA
Items on the consent agenda are of a routine nature or have been previously studied by the
City Council at a work session. They are intended to be acted upon in one motion.
Ms. Pam Kavanaugh, Assistant City Manager, read agenda item numbers 1 through 7 and
Ms. Pamela Hanna, City Clerk, read consent agenda resolution item numbers 8 through 11 by
number and title.
1. SPECIAL EVENT LIQUOR LICENSE, ROTARY CLUB FOUNDATION.VIA COLORI
ART SHOW, MARCH 6 AND 7, 2010
This is a request for City Council to approve a special event liquor license for the Rotary Club of
Peoria Foundation. The event will be held in downtown Glendale at 58th Avenue and Glenn
Drive on Saturday, March 6 and Sunday, March 7, 2010, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The purpose of
this special event liquor license is to participate at the Via Colori Art Show sponsored by the
Scottsdale Airpark Rotary Club.
If this application is approved, the total number of days expended by this applicant will be two of
the allowed 10 days per calendar year. Under the provisions of A.R.S. § 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, Police, and Fire Departments have reviewed the application and
determined that it meets all technical requirements.
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Based on the information provided under the background, it is staff's recommendation to
forward this application to the Arizona Department of Liquor Licenses and Control with a
recommendation of approval.
2. SPECIAL EVENT LIQUOR LICENSE, KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS, ST. HELEN'S
COUNCIL#11738, ST. PATRICK'S DAY PARTY
This is a request for City Council to approve a special event liquor license for the Knights of
Columbus, St. Helen's Council #11738. The event will be held at St. Helen's Social Center
located at 5510 West Cholla Street on March 13, 2010, from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. The purpose of
this special event liquor license is a St. Patrick's Day party with live music held indoors.
If this application is approved, the total number of days expended by this applicant will be one of
the allowed 10 days per calendar year. Under the provisions of A.R.S. § 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, Police, and Fire Departments have reviewed the application and
determined that it meets all technical requirements.
Based on the information provided under the background, 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 LICENSE,KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS, ST. JOSEPH
ASSEMBLY#2126, MILITARY APPRECIATION BANQUET
This is a request for City Council to approve a special event liquor license for the Knights of
Columbus, St. Joseph Assembly #2126. The event will be held at St. Helen's Social Center
located at 5510 West Cholla Street on April 24, 2010, from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. The purpose of
this special event liquor license is for a military appreciation banquet with live music held
indoors.
If this application is approved, the total number of days expended by this applicant will be one of
the allowed 10 days per calendar year. Under the provisions of A.R.S. § 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, Police, and Fire Departments have reviewed the application and
determined that it meets all technical requirements.
Based on the information provided under the background, it is staff's recommendation to
forward this application to the Arizona Department of Liquor Licenses and Control with a
recommendation of approval.
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4. AUTHORIZATION FOR EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS - SALT RIVER PROJECT
This is a request for City Council to authorize the expenditure of$200,000 to Salt River Project
for the installation of a liner for the waterline project located upstream of the Oasis Water
Campus.
One of Council's goals is one community with high quality services for citizens. This agreement
will allow the city to continue to provide water to the citizens.
An aging pipe upstream of the water treatment plant requires reinforcement due to demand by
the water plant. The liner is made of high quality resin which will reinforce and strengthen the
pipeline. The liner for the pipe will help to maintain water quality which will keep the city in
compliance with state and federal drinking water standards.
This project will benefit the community by enhancing the overall system reliability and
optimizing operations to ensure continued delivery of high quality water.
Funding is available in the FY 2009-10 capital improvement plan. There will be no on-going
operating costs associated with this project once completed.
Grants Capital Expense One-Time Cost Budgeted Unbudgeted Total
X X $200,000
Account Name, Fund,Account and Line Item Number:
Oasis Water Campus, Account No. 2400-61003-551200, $200,000
The recommendation is to authorize the expenditure of$200,000 to Salt River Project for the
installation of a liner for the waterline project located upstream of the Oasis Water Campus.
5. AUTHORIZATION TO INCREASE CONTRACT AMOUNT WITH SPECIALIZED
SURFACING, UTILITY PAVING & CONSTRUCTION, L.L.C.
This is a request for City Council to authorize an increase in the annual expenditure with
Specialized Surfacing, Utility Paving & Construction, L.L.C. to restore roadways and pedestrian
walkways to their original condition after a water or sewer line repair. This work takes place
throughout the city as needed.
One of Council's goals is one community with high quality services for citizens. This project
will help to minimize disruption to flow of traffic.
The Utilities Department performs approximately 900 excavations a year for routine and
emergency water service repairs throughout the city. Recently, the state of Arizona audited
Specialized Surfacing and determined that asphalt patching is a taxable activity necessitating an
increase to the existing contract to cover state sales tax for repair services. An increase in this
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contract will allow the city to continue to hire the necessary expertise to complete pavement
restorations in a timely manner.
On June 12, 2007, Council awarded a contract to Specialized Surfacing for the removal of any
sub-grade material and/or temporary asphalt material and the placement of a permanent asphalt
patch on utility cuts generated by the city at various locations throughout the city. This allowed
the city to hire the necessary expertise to complete pavement restorations in a timely manner.
This contract began upon Council approval and continued for one year. An optional clause
permitted the City Manager, at his discretion, to extend the contract for four additional years in
one-year increments. It will expire in 2012.
Funds are available in the FY 2009-10 operating budget of the Utilities Department.
Grants Capital Expense One-Time Cost Budgeted Unbudgeted Total
X $85,000
Account Name, Fund,Account and Line Item Number:
Water Distribution, Account No. 2400-17290-518200, $85,000
The recommendation is to authorize an increase in the annual expenditure with Specialized
Surfacing, Utility Paving & Construction, L.L.C. of$85,000 to the FY 2009-10 contract amount
of$315,000; for a total amount not to exceed$400,000 annually.
6. SOFTWARE MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT FOR UTILITIES DEPARTMENT
This is a request for City Council to authorize the City Manager to enter into a software
maintenance agreement with GE Fanuc Intelligent Platforms, Inc. for the Supervisory Control
and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems at all of the city's water and wastewater treatment
plants.
One of Council's goals is one community with high quality services for citizens. The continuous
remote monitoring and recording of operational parameters of the treatment plants, distribution
system and wastewater collection system by SCADA ensures continued system performance.
The City of Glendale's SCADA system allows for the monitoring of water treatment plants and
wastewater reclamation facilities. The SCADA system operators make process changes based
on SCADA information and can quickly respond as needed. This system enables staff to more
efficiently and effectively operate the utilities plants and facilities.
GE Fanuc Intelligent Platforms, Inc. is the author and copyright holder of this SCADA software
and the sole provider of the software maintenance and support services. The Utilities
Department has contracted for the software maintenance with GE Fanuc for more than four
years. However, last year was the first year that the agreement exceeded $50,000, primarily due
to the addition of the SCADA system at the newly operational Oasis Water Campus.
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If approved by Council, a term agreement will be issued for one year with an option to renew on
a yearly basis.
On December 23, 2008, Council authorized the City Manager to enter into a software
maintenance agreement with GE Fanuc Intelligent Platforms, Inc. for the SCADA systems at all
of the city's water and wastewater treatment plants.
The SCADA system ensures system performance to aid staff in the production and delivery of
high quality water services to residents and businesses in Glendale.
Funds are available in the FY 2009-10 operating budget of the Utilities Department.
Grants Capital Expense One-Time Cost Budgeted Unbudgeted Total
X $54,586.87
Account Name, Fund,Account and Line Item Number:
Utilities Information Management ,Account No. 2360-17120-526800, $54,586.87
The recommendation is to authorize the City Manager to enter into the software maintenance
agreement with GE Fanuc Intelligent Platforms, Inc. for the SCADA systems and authorize the
City Manager to renew said agreement, at his discretion, on a yearly basis.
7. CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT FOR EAST CATLIN COURT NEIGHBORHOOD
STREETSCAPE
This is a request for City Council to authorize the City Manager to enter into a Construction
Agreement with ELS Construction Inc. in an amount not to exceed $105,097.46 for the
construction of a streetscape project on Gardenia Avenue from 56th to 57th avenues in the East
Catlin Court historic neighborhood.
This addresses the Council goal of one community with strong neighborhoods. By constructing
these improvements, residents and visitors will benefit from enhanced pedestrian amenities and
visual appeal as a result of the streetscape improvements.
In the fall of 2007, the East Catlin Court Neighborhood was awarded a Neighborhood
Improvement Grant for $50,000 to design improvements on Gardenia Avenue. In the fall of
2008, the neighborhood was awarded a Neighborhood Improvement Grant for$81,625 in partial
construction funding for a portion of the streetscape improvements on Gardenia. These funds
were subsequently used as a match for a $150,000 Community Development Block Grant
(CDBG) request received in the spring of 2009. This streetscape project will include right-of-
way improvements such as pedestrian lighting, trees, an irrigation system, sidewalks, Americans
with Disabilities Act handicap ramps and driveway aprons. ELS Construction Inc. was selected
after a competitive bid process that closed on December 16, 2009 in which seven contractors
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submitted bids for this project. ELS Construction Inc. submitted the most responsive and
responsible offer.
On March 24, 2009, the Council approved $150,000 in CDBG funds for additional construction
funds. On December 9, 2008, Council approved a neighborhood grant request of $81,625 in
construction funds, and on December 11, 2007, Council approved design funds for the East
Catlin Court neighborhood in the amount of$50,000.
The East Catlin Court historic neighborhood is within the neighborhood redevelopment area and
adjacent to Glendale Centerline. The Council 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 also
consistent with the Neighborhood Element of the General Plan and the city's five-year
Neighborhood Revitalization Strategy.
The Citizens Advisory Commission on Neighborhoods held public grant hearings in November
2007 and in November 2008 for the Neighborhood Improvement Grants that were awarded to the
neighborhood. The FY 2009-10 CDBG funding was developed after an extensive public process
that included a public notice in August 2008, an orientation session for interested applicants in
September 2008, application review from October through December 2008, and two public
hearings conducted in January of 2009. No citizen comments were received pertaining to this
project.
Funds are available in the FY 2009-10 operating budget of the Community Partnerships
Department.
Grants Capital Expense One-Time Cost Budgeted Unbudgeted Total
X X $105,097.46
Account Name, Fund,Account and Line Item Number:
Neighborhood Partnership Gardenia, Account No. 1320-31082-518200, $105,097.46
The recommendation is to authorize the City Manager to enter into a Construction Agreement
with ELS Construction, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $105,097.46.
It was moved by Frate and seconded by Knaack, to approve the recommended
actions on Consent Agenda Item Nos. 1 through 7, including to forward Special Event
Liquor License Applications for Rotary Club Foundation, Via Colon Art Show, March 6
and 7, 2010; Knights of Columbus, St. Helen's Council #11738, St. Patrick's Day Party
March 13, 2010; and Knights of Columbus, St. Joseph Association #2126 for a Military
Appreciation Banquet on April 24, 2010 to the State of Arizona Department of Liquor
Licenses and Control, with the recommendation for approval. The motion carried
unanimously.
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CONSENT RESOLUTIONS
8. INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENTS FOR THE OLIVE AVENUE REGIONAL
COMMUNITY NETWORK PROJECT
This is a request for City Council to adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into
two Intergovernmental Agreements (IGAs) with the Arizona Department of Transportation
(ADOT) and the City of Peoria for the Olive Avenue Regional Community Network project.
Enhancing transportation and improving the city's transportation infrastructure directly addresses
Council's goal of one community with high quality services for citizens by better managing the
city's roadway network.
Maricopa County is currently working on a project to connect all state and local transportation
agencies together using a fiber optic cable communications system. The overall goal is to
facilitate sharing of transportation data across jurisdictions. Glendale and Peoria have been
awarded federal funds to close an important gap in this system along Olive Avenue.
Glendale will be the lead local agency for the two-mile project covering the cities of Glendale
and Peoria. An IGA with ADOT is needed so that ADOT can administer the construction since
federal funds are involved. Glendale will pay the local match of$219,493.
The IGA with Peoria provides for reimbursement to Glendale for $60,000 of the local share.
Peoria approved this IGA on December 1, 2009.
In addition to the regional transportation benefits, this project expands the city's Intelligent
Transportation Systems communications network. Glendale will extend one mile of fiber optic
cable on Olive Avenue between 59th and 67th avenues, and Peoria plans to extend one mile of
fiber optic cable on Olive Avenue from 67th to 75th avenues. In addition to the fiber optic cable,
Glendale will connect four existing signals between 59th and 67th avenues to the city's central
signal system, and install closed circuit television (CCTV) cameras for traffic control along
Olive Avenue at 61st, 63rd, and 67th avenues.
Glendale will gain remote monitoring capabilities and the ability to more actively manage signal
timing on several key intersections on Olive Avenue. This is particularly important in this area
as Glendale Community College is a very large traffic generator. The project also constructs an
important part of the Regional Community Network.
Funds are available in the FY 2009-10 Go Transportation Program's capital budget.
The total cost for construction of the project is $668,642. Federal funds in the amount of
$449,149 are available through Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality funding. The required
local contribution for matching funds is $219,493. Peoria will be providing $60,000 of the local
match. Glendale's portion of the local match is $159,493 and is available in the Development
Agreement — Signals account. Within 60 days of this agreement Peoria will pay their $60,000
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contribution to Glendale. Upon receiving the funds from Peoria, Glendale will pay the required
local match of$219,493 to ADOT.
Grants Capital Expense One-Time Cost Budgeted Unbudgeted Total
X X X $219,493
Account Name, Fund,Account and Line Item Number:
FY 2009-10 Development Agreement—Signals, Account No. 1600-67803-550800, $219,493
The recommendation is to waive reading beyond the title and adopt the resolution authorizing the
City Manager to enter into two Intergovernmental Agreements with the Arizona Department of
Transportation and the City of Peoria for the Olive Avenue Regional Community Network
project.
Resolution No. 4351 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
TWO INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENTS, ONE WITH THE ARIZONA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND THE OTHER WITH THE CITY OF
PEORIA, FOR THE CCTV (CLOSED CIRCUIT TELEVISION) PROJECT ON OLIVE
AVENUE, BETWEEN 59TH AND 75TH AVENUES, IN THE CITY OF GLENDALE.
9. INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF PHOENIX FOR
FEDERAL TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION GRANT FUNDS
This is a request for City Council to adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into
an Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) with the City of Phoenix for acceptance of Federal
Transit Administration(FTA) grant funds for transit services under FTA grant AZ-90-X096.
One of Council's goals is to provide high quality services for citizens. Improving and providing
transportation options within the city will assist in achieving this goal.
Federal funds are programmed for Glendale transit projects in the Maricopa Association of
Governments approved Transportation Improvement Program. This IGA will provide
reimbursement of these federal funds to Glendale, through FTA grant AZ90-X096, $926,606 for
the purchase of replacement vehicles, transit vehicle maintenance expenses, and the acquisition
of computer system hardware. Phoenix is designated as the regional recipient of FTA grants,
and distributes the federal funds to cities in the metropolitan area. Past FTA grants have
provided federal funds for transit improvement projects including the purchase of buses and
equipment.
The Dial-A-Ride and GUS transit services primarily benefit Glendale residents and visitors.
This grant will ensure continuation of quality and reliable services within the city by providing
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replacement buses for aging Dial-A-Ride and GUS buses and the acquisition of computer system
hardware. These projects will help to decrease maintenance costs associated with an aging fleet.
Funds are available in the FY 2009-10 GO Transportation Program's operating and capital
budgets.
Expenditures for the purchase of replacement vehicles, transit vehicle maintenance and
acquisition of computer system hardware total $1,141,383. Federal funds will reimburse the city
$926,606. The required local match comes from two sources; regional funding in the amount of
$155,500 from the Public Transportation Fund will be used to purchase vehicles, and Glendale's
matching contribution of$59,277 will be used for vehicle maintenance and computer system
hardware.
Grants Capital Expense One-Time Cost Budgeted Unbudgeted Total
X X X $59,277
Account Name, Fund,Account and Line Item Number:
Dial-A-Ride, Account No. 1660-16530-532400, $25,000
Fixed Route, Account No. 1660-16540-532400, $11,277
Transit Support Capital, Account No. 2210-65014-551400, $23,000
The recommendation is to waive reading beyond the title and adopt a resolution authorizing the
City Manager to enter into an Intergovernmental Agreement with the City of Phoenix for
acceptance of Federal Transit Administration grant funds for transit services under the FTA
Grant AZ-90-X096.
Resolution No. 4352 New Series was read by number and title only, it being A
RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, MARICOPA
COUNTY, ARIZONA, AUTHOR IZING AND DIRECTING THE ENTERING INTO OF
AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF PHOENIX FOR
FEDERAL GRANT PASS THRU FUNDING FOR GLENDALE'S TRANSIT SERVICES.
10. INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT FOR JOINT TRAINING AMONG PUBLIC
SAFETY AGENCIES IN THE STATE OF ARIZONA
This is a request for City Council to adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into
an Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) with Avondale, Peoria, Surprise, Maricopa County
Community College District and any other public agency to facilitate joint training and
participation in training programs hosted by any of the parties. This IGA will eliminate or
reduce the need for waiver of liability forms to be completed each time one of the participating
agencies hosts a class.
Entering into this IGA addresses the Council's goal of one community committed to public
safety by reducing the risk to the city should injury occur to an employee while training at the
Glendale Regional Public Safety Training Center(GRPSTC).
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Arizona law states the primary employer is responsible for injury to employees of a public
agency working under the jurisdiction or within the jurisdiction or control of another public
agency provided there is an IGA between the public agencies for this purpose. Entering into this
IGA with other public agencies will reduce the risk to the city should injury occur to an
employee of a party during joint training at GRPSTC or any other location. There are no costs to
the city for participating in this IGA.
On June 9, 2009, Council authorized the City Manager to enter into an IGA with Public Safety
Agencies in the State of Arizona to facilitate joint training and participation in training programs
hosted by any of the parties. The State of Arizona would not execute this agreement because it
did not identify the participating agencies.
Through this IGA, the Glendale Fire and Police Departments and participating agencies will be
training together to ensure that public safety needs are addressed in a timely manner.
The recommendation is to waive reading beyond the title and adopt a resolution authorizing the
City Manager to enter into an Intergovernmental Agreement with Avondale, Peoria, Surprise,
Maricopa County Community College District and any other public agency to facilitate joint
training and participation in training programs hosted by any of the parties.
Resolution No. 4353 New Series was read by number and title only, it being A
RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, MARICOPA
COUNTY, ARIZONA, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE ENTERING INTO OF
AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT REGARDING JOINT TRAINING WITH
AVONDALE, PEORIA, SURPRISE, MARICOPA COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE
DISTRICT AND ANY OTHER PUBLIC AGENCY IN THE STATE OF ARIZONA ON
BEHALF OF THE GLENDALE POLICE AND FIRE DEPARTMENTS.
11. LOAN AGREEMENT WITH WATER INFRASTRUCTURE FINANCE AUTHORITY
This is a request for the City Council to adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter
into a loan agreement with the Water Infrastructure Finance Authority(WIFA) in an amount not
to exceed $6.5 million. The loan will allow construction of aspects of the Zone 4 Ground Water
Treatment Plant which will process groundwater from various well sites throughout the city.
One of Council's goals is one community with high quality service for citizens. This loan
agreement will allow the city to continue to provide high quality water to the citizens.
In November 1987, the voters of Glendale authorized the issuance of general obligation bonds
for various water and sewer projects; this authorization will be used for this loan.
The groundwater treatment plant is essential for the city to meet water quality standards, and to
meet water demand during Central Arizona Project or Salt River Project canal dry-up.
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The WIFA loan requested will be used for reimbursement of engineering design services;
payment of construction inspection and administration services; and allow the city to remain in
compliance with state and federal regulations.
The Zone 4 Ground Water Treatment Plant is a budgeted capital improvement plan project that is
essential for the city to meet water needs during peak demand periods. The funding from this
loan will fund the engineering design and construction inspection fees incurred during the
construction of the plant.
The bonds will be repaid from revenue from the city's water and sewer fund.
The recommendation is to waive reading beyond the title and adopt a resolution authorizing the
City Manager to enter into a loan agreement with Water Infrastructure Finance Authority in an
amount not to exceed$6.5 million.
Resolution No. 4354 New Series was read by number and title only, it being A
RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, MARICOPA
COUNTY, ARIZONA, AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF A CITY OF GLENDALE,
ARIZONA WATER AND SEWER REVENUE BOND (WATER INFRASTRUCTURE
FINANCE AUTHORITY PROJECT) SERIES 2010 IN THE AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT OF NOT TO EXCEED $6,500,000; PRESCRIBING THE FORM AND OTHER
DETAILS OF SAID BOND AND DELEGATING TO THE CITY MANAGER THE
AUTHORITY TO DETERMINE CERTAIN OTHER DETAILS OF SAID BOND;
PROVIDING FOR THE DISPOSITION OF THE REVENUES TO BE DERIVED FROM
THE CITY'S WATER AND SEWER SYSTEM; PROVIDING FOR THE SECURITY
AND PAYMENT OF SAID BOND; AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND
DELIVERY OF A LOAN AND BOND PURCHASE AGREEMENT WITH THE WATER
INFRASTRUCTURE FINANCE AUTHORITY OF ARIZONA IN CONNECTION
THEREWITH.
It was moved by Lieberman and seconded by Clark, to approve and adopt
Resolution No. 4351 New Series, Resolution No. 4352 New Series, Resolution No. 4353 New
Series, and Resolution No. 4354 New Series. The motion carried unanimously.
REQUEST FOR FUTURE WORKSHOP AND EXECUTIVE SESSION
It was moved by Martinez, and seconded by Frate, to hold a City Council Workshop
at 1:30 p.m. in Room B-3 of the City Council Chambers on Tuesday, March 2, 2010, to be
followed by an Executive Session pursuant to A.R.S. 38-431.03. The motion carried
unanimously.
CITIZEN COMMENTS
There were no citizen comments.
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COUNCIL COMMENTS AND SUGGESTIONS
Councilmember Clark commented on the three public budget meetings scheduled for March 3th
at the Foothills Aquatic Center, March 4th at Desert Mirage Elementary, and March 8th at City
Council Chambers. She noted that they all start at 6:00 p.m. and encourages anyone with
concerns on how the city will deal with the budget shortfall to attend. She invited everyone to
the Via Colori Art Show being held in downtown Glendale at 58th Avenue and Glenn Drive on
Saturday, March 6 and Sunday, March 7, 2010, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. She stated that this was
the first event of its kind being held in Glendale. She hopes this becomes so popular that it will
grow into another of Glendale's major annual events.
Councilmember Goulet commented on the Mayor's state of the city address. He explained the
speech had a lot of relevant information regarding the budget and how it is assembled. He
encouraged anyone interested in the city's budget to listen to that presentation.
Councilmember Lieberman commented on the Mayor's state of the city address luncheon. He
stated it had been a great meeting and thanked everyone who participated. He remarked on the
upcoming West Valley Alliance annual luncheon with Governor Brewer being held at Glendale's
Civic Center this Friday at 11:30 a.m. She will be discussing the state's budget.
Vice Mayor Martinez thanked staff for an informative and educational presentation regarding
economic development being created in Glendale. He stated that citizens had come up to him to
express their appreciation and how they had enjoyed the presentation. He also mentioned the
budget public meeting locations and added the information was now on-line.
Councilmember Frate reminded everyone to watch children around water and not forget to use
car seats for young children. He remarked on the responsibility of property owners regarding
weed control.
Councilmember Knaack agreed with Councilmember Frate and also reminded everyone to
control their weeds. She commented on the Fire Department's campaign to educate the public
on the correct use of booster and car seats. She encouraged every parent and guardian to become
educated on the correct way to use the seats and adhere to the law.
Mayor Scruggs asked for everyone's support regarding Luke Air Force Base. She directed them
to Luke's website at Lukeforward.com to learn about upcoming hearings and the importance of
Luke Air Force Base retaining its mission as a fighter pilot training base. She encouraged
everyone to sign up as a supporter.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, th- -- . g was adjourn-d at 7:30 p.m.
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