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MINUTES OF THE
GLENDALE CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Council Chambers
5850 West Glendale Avenue
March 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 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 4 resolutions and 2 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 MARCH 9, 2010 CITY COUNCIL MEETING
It was moved by Goulet, and seconded by Clark, to dispense with the reading of the
minutes of the March 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
Thisis 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.
Councilmember Lieberman read the list of appointees.
Effective Expiration
Citizens Advisory Commission On Neighborhoods
Hugh Leonardo Cholla Appointment 03/23/2010 06/30/2011
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Citizens Transportation Oversight Commission
Rose Jacobson Cholla Reappointment 03/25/2010 03/25/2012
Barbara Garland Yucca Appointment 03/23/2010 07/25/2010
Rose Jacobson—Chair Cholla Reappointment 03/26/2010 03/26/2011
Allan DeFranco—Vice Chair Cholla Appointment 03/26/2010 03/26/2011
Commission On Persons With Disabilities
Gary Charlson Cactus Reappointment 04/26/2010 04/26/2012
Community Development Advisory Committee
Chris Flippen—Chair Sahuaro Reappointment 04/26/2010 04/26/2011
Karen Mankowski—Vice Chair Cholla Appointment 04/26/2010 04/26/2011
Historic Preservation Commission
Nancy Lenox Barrel Appointment 04/13/2010 04/13/2012
James Grose Jr. Cholla Reappointment 04/13/2010 04/13/2012
Becky Shady Barrel Reappointment 04/13/2010 04/13/2012
Becky Shady—Chair Barrel Appointment 04/13/2010 04/13/2011
James Grose Jr. —Vice Chair Cholla Appointment 04/13/2010 04/13/2011
Judicial Selection Advisory Board
Chief Judge Ann A. Scott Timmer Appointment 04/23/2010 04/23/2013
Library Advisory Board
Sandra Burr Barrel Reappointment 04/13/2010 04/13/2012
Camille Donley Cholla Reappointment 04/13/2010 04/13/2012
Kenneth Wixon Cactus Reappointment 04/13/2010 04/13/2012
Camille Donley- Chair Cholla Appointment 04/13/2010 04/13/2011
Parks & Recreation Advisory Commission
Jonathan Liebman Cholla Reappointment 04/09/2010 04/09/2012
Gary Parr Barrel Reappointment 04/09/2010 04/09/2012
Jonathan Liebman—Vice Chair Cholla Appointment 03/23/2010 02/26/2011
Planning Commission
Ray Spitzer Barrel Reappointment 03/25/2010 03/25/2012
Gary Sherwood Sahuaro Appointment 03/25/2010 03/25/2012
Ray Spitzer—Vice Chair Barrel Appointment 03/23/2010 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 Frate, and seconded by Knaack, to appoint Hugh Leonardo to the
Citizens Advisory Commission on Neighborhoods; Barbara Garland, Rose Jacobson as
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Chair, and Allan DeFranco as Vice-Chari to the Citizens Transportation Oversight
Commission; Gary Charlson to the Commission on Persons with Disabilities; Chris Flippen
as Chair and Karen Mankowski as Vice-Chair to the Community Development Advisory
Committee; Nancy Lenox, Becky Shady as Chair and James Grose Jr. as Vice-Chair to the
Historic Preservation Commission; Chief Judge Ann A. Scott Timmer to the Judicial
Selection Advisory Board; Sandra Burr, Kenneth Wixon and Camille Donley as Chair to
the Library Advisory Board; Gary Parr and Jonathan Liebman as Vice-Chair to the Parks
and Recreation Advisory Commission; and Gary Sherwood and Ray Spitzer as Vice-Chair
to the Planning Commission, for the terms listed above. The motion carried unanimously.
Mayor Scruggs called those present forward and issued the oath of office.
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.
Mr. Ed Beasley, City Manager, read agenda item numbers 1 through 3 and Ms. Pamela
Hanna, City Clerk, read consent agenda resolution item numbers 4 through 7 by number and
title.
1. SPECIAL EVENT LIQUOR LICENSE, LEADERSHIP WEST INC., WRESTLEMANIA
TAILGATE PARTY, MARCH 28, 2010
This is a request for City Council to approve a special event liquor license for Leadership West
Inc. The event will be held at Westgate City Center located at 6770 North Sunrise Boulevard on
Sunday, March 28, 2010, from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. The purpose of this special event liquor
license is for a Wrestlemania tailgate party.
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.
2. SPECIAL EVENT LIQUOR LICENSE, CITY OF GLENDALE JAZZ & BLUES
FESTIVAL, APRIL 17 AND 18, 2010
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This is a request for City Council to approve a special event liquor license for the City of
Glendale. The event will be held in downtown Glendale at 58th Avenue and Glenn Drive on
Saturday, April 17 from noon to 10 p.m. and Sunday, April 18, 2010, from noon to 6 p.m. The
purpose of this special event liquor license is for Glendale's Jazz& Blues Festival.
If this application is approved, the total number of days expended by this applicant will be six 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.
3. LIQUOR LICENSE NO. 3-1287,ARIZONA PIZZA COMPANY
This is a request for City Council to approve a new, non-transferable series 12 (Restaurant)
license. Arizona Pizza Company is located at 8110 West Union Hills Drive, Building 3, Suite
350. The Arizona Department of Liquor Licenses and Control application (No. 12078251) was
submitted by Robert Douglas Miller.
The location of the establishment is 8110 West Union Hills Drive, Building 3, Suite 350 and is
located within the Cholla District. The property is zoned C-2 (General Commercial). The
population density within a one-mile radius is 15,526. This series 12 is a new, non-transferable
license, operating with an interim permit, therefore, the approval of this license will not increase
the number of liquor licenses in the area. The number of liquor licenses within a one-mile radius
is as listed below.
Series Type Quantity
03 Domestic Micro - Brewery 1
06 Bar-All Liquor 1
09 Liquor Store -All Liquor 4
10 Liquor Store- Beer and Wine 1
12 Restaurant 9
Total 16
The Maricopa County Health Department and the City of Glendale Planning, Police, and Fire
Departments have reviewed the application and determined that it meets all technical
requirements.
No public protests were received during the 20-day posting period.
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Based on 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.
CONSENT RESOLUTIONS
4. CITY SALES TAX AMNESTY PROGRAM
This is a request for City Council to adopt a resolution allowing taxpayers to become current
with their taxes through a City Sales Tax Amnesty Program.
This program addresses the Council goal of a city that is fiscally sound by providing a program
that will allow non-licensed taxpayers an opportunity to become licensed, and non-compliant
taxpayers an opportunity to become current with their taxes, filing, and paying all outstanding
returns.
At the August 18, 2009 Workshop, Council provided guidance to staff to develop and offer a
City Sales Tax Amnesty Program to allow taxpayers an opportunity to become current with their
taxes. The 38 day program will run Monday through Friday from March 24 through April 30,
2010. Taxpayers can participate in this program by: 1) coming to the second floor of City Hall
Monday through Friday from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m., 2) calling to schedule a more convenient time to
meet with staff, or 3) filing and paying online.
Taxpayers who take advantage of this program will have all penalties, interest, and prior license
fees waived as long as the entire tax due is paid by April 30, 2010.
At the August 18, 2009 Workshop, Council provided guidance to staff to develop and offer a
City Sales Tax Amnesty Program to allow taxpayers an opportunity to become current with their
taxes.
The City Sales Tax Amnesty Program will provide an opportunity for the business community to
become current with taxes owed to the city. Sales tax revenue generated from this program will
be applied into the appropriate funds such as the General Fund, Public Safety Fund, and the
Transportation Fund for provision of city services.
The recommendation is to waive reading beyond the title and adopt a resolution declaring a City
Sales Tax Amnesty Program from March 24 through April 30, 2010.
Resolution No. 4356 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 ADOPTION OF THE
CITY OF GLENDALE SALES TAX AMNESTY PROGRAM BEGINNING MARCH 24
AND ENDING APRIL 30, 2010.
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5. ACCEPTANCE OF GOVERNOR'S OFFICE OF HIGHWAY SAFETY GRANT
This is a request for City Council to adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to accept a
Governor's Office of Highway Safety grant for capital outlay equipment in the approximate
amount of$12,520.
This request supports the Council goal of one community focused on public safety for citizens by
providing the City Prosecutor's Office a means to purchase additional equipment.
Funding from this grant award will allow the City Prosecutor's Office to purchase laptop
computers, printers, software and related hardware in order to more efficiently prosecute traffic
court cases.
This grant will benefit the Glendale community and the citizens by allowing the City
Prosecutor's Office to more efficiently prosecute traffic court cases.
There is no financial match required for this grant.
Grants Capital Expense One-Time Cost Budgeted Unbudgeted Total
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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
agreement is awarded and formally executed.
The recommendation is to waive reading beyond the title and adopt a resolution authorizing the
City Manager to accept the Governor's Office of Highway Safety grant for capital outlay
equipment in the approximate amount of$12,520.
Resolution No. 4357 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 ACCEPTANCE OF THE GOVERNOR'S
OFFICE OF HIGHWAY SAFETY GRANT FOR CAPITAL OUTLAY EQUIPMENT
FOR THE GLENDALE CITY PROSECUTOR'S OFFICE IN THE APPROXIMATE
AMOUNT OF$12,520.
6. ACCEPTANCE OF ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND CONSERVATION BLOCK GRANT
AWARD
This is a request for City Council to adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to accept a
three year American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) Energy Efficiency and
Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) award in the approximate amount of$2,324,000 from the
U.S. Department of Energy.
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This grant contributes to Council's goals of one community with strong neighborhoods and a city
that is fiscally sound by maximizing federal grant initiatives, improving air quality and reducing
citywide energy use.
Under ARRA the City of Glendale has received a formula grant to complete projects which are
expected to reduce long-term energy use and costs, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, improve
safety and reduce city maintenance and repair costs, and public education. Additionally, this
grant funding will allow for capital replacement projects to be built now that otherwise may not
have been completed for several years.
The specific projects to be funded with this grant are the following: sports courts lighting retrofit;
public safety/court complex lighting retrofit; Main Library lighting retrofit; upgrade Arrowhead
Ranch Water Reclamation Facility system improvement; Well 43 variable drive retrofit; traffic
signal LED conversion (remaining 30 of 190 signalized intersections to LED lighting); Building
Safety program enhancements; and Energy Matters Public Education Program.
The benefits to the community are expected to include a long-term reduction in city operating
and maintenance costs, improvements in the ambient air quality through the reduction in green
house gas emissions, and a contributing factor to a healthier economy through the retention of
existing jobs and creation of new jobs. The greatest long-term benefit will come from the public
education and energy awareness programs that will help residents and businesses conserve
energy resources and lower their energy costs and educate school children about the importance
of life-long responsible energy stewardship.
While no match funding is required, in-kind contributions will be provided by staff in
participating departments. The grant will reduce on-going operating costs and will help offset
rising electric costs. Rebates offered by electric utility companies may be available once these
grant-funded projects are completed. Any rebates earned from these projects will be reinvested
into the program to help the city continue the conservation efforts promoted by the EECBG.
Grants Capital Expense One-Time Cost Budgeted Unbudgeted Total
X $2,324,000
Account Name, Fund,Account and Line Item Number:
A specific account will be established in the Fund 1842,the city's ARRA grant fund, once the
grant agreement is formally executed.
The recommendation is to waive reading beyond the title and adopt a resolution authorizing the
City Manager to accept the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant award in the
amount of approximately $2,324,000.
Resolution No. 4358 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 ACCEPTANCE OF A THREE-YEAR
AMERICAN RECOVERY AND REINVESTMENT ACT ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND
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CONSERVATION BLOCK GRANT AWARD IN THE APPROXIMATE AMOUNT OF
$2,324,000 FROM THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY.
7. NOTICE OF INTENT TO INCREASE WATER, SEWER AND IRRIGATION RATES
This is a request for City Council to adopt a resolution declaring the city's intent to increase
water, sewer and irrigation rates effective with the July 2010 billing cycle, and setting the public
hearing on the proposed increases for April 27, 2010.
This addresses Council's goal of one community with high quality services for citizens by
continuing to provide safe drinking water and sewer services.
In order to provide high quality water and sewer services, and remain in compliance with strict
federal water quality regulations, there were a series of continuous improvements made over the
past seven years to the Utilities system. These include: improvements to the water treatment
plants, replacing aging water delivery lines, improvements and renovations to the wastewater
treatment plants, replacement of aging sewer lines, construction of lift and odor control stations,
and construction of the Oasis Water Campus.
The Utilities Department has made every effort to reduce costs to both the Capital Improvement
Projects (CIP) and Operating & Maintenance budgets due to the economic downturn. In
addition, the Utilities Department has also attempted to increase revenues by selling long term
water storage credits and amending an agreement between the Sub-Regional Operating Group
cities and the Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Station. In spite of these efforts,the recommended
rate adjustments are still necessary to provide the financial resources to operate and maintain the
Utilities system, as well as remain in compliance with increasingly stringent federal and state
water quality regulations.
In 2009, the Utilities Department contracted with Red Oak Consulting to update the 2008 water
and sewer rate report. This update addressed the financial requirements of the Utilities
Enterprise Fund. As part of this evaluation, Red Oak Consulting reviewed and evaluated
revenues and revenue requirements of the department.
The updated results of Red Oaks Consulting water and wastewater rates analysis and
recommendations were presented at the March 2, 2010 Council Workshop. Council directed
staff to begin the rates adjustment implementation process, effective with the July 2010 billing
cycle.
The proposed rate adjustments will help to ensure that the city has the financial resources to
continue its long history of providing high quality water, sewer, and irrigation services to
Glendale citizens and businesses, and remain in compliance with federal and state regulations.
This is the first in a three-step rate adjustment implementation process, which also includes a
Public Notice and the Public Hearing on April 27, 2010. Written reports supporting the
proposed increase in water, sewer, and irrigation rates were made available for public use and
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inspection on March 10, 2010 in the office of the City Clerk and on the City of Glendale Utilities
Department web page.
The recommendation is to waive reading beyond the title and adopt a resolution declaring the
city's intent to increase the water, sewer, and irrigation rates effective with the July 2010 billing
cycle and setting the Public Hearing on the proposed increases for April 27, 2010.
Resolution No. 4359 New Series was read by number and title only, it being A
RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, MARICOPA
COUNTY, ARIZONA, ADOPTING THIS NOTICE OF INTENTION TO INCREASE
WATER, SEWER, AND IRRIGATION USER CHARGES; SETTING A PUBLIC
HEARING ON THE PROPOSED INCREASES; AND FILING WRITTEN REPORTS
SUPPORTING THE PROPOSED INCREASES WITH THE CITY CLERK.
Mr. Ken Jones spoke regarding Item #7. He stated he wanted to speak for the citizens
who were hurting financially in this bad economy. He explained that water, fuel and electric fees
had already gone up. They feel like someone's always in their pockets taking their money. He
asked the Council to stay the course and try to find a way to trim the 12% rate increase.
It was moved by Lieberman and seconded by Clark, to approve the recommended
actions on Consent Agenda Item Nos. 1 through 7, including the approval and adoption of
Resolution No. 4356 New Series, Resolution No. 4357 New Series, Resolution No. 4357 New
Series, Resolution No. 4358 New Series, and Resolution No. 4359 New Series; and to
forward Special Event Liquor License Applications for Leadership West Inc.,
Wrestlemania Tailgate Party, March 28, 2010 and City of Glendale Jazz and Blues
Festival, April 17 and 18, 2010 and Liquor License Application No. 3-1287 for Arizona
Pizza Company to the State of Arizona Department of Liquor Licenses and Control, with
the recommendation for approval. The motion carried unanimously.
ORDINANCES
8. SALE OF LONG-TERM WATER STORAGE CREDITS
Doug Kukino, Environmental Services Director, presented this item.
This is a request for City Council to adopt an ordinance to execute the purchase and sale
agreement for 9,950 acre-feet of long-term storage credits with the Central Arizona Water
Conservation District (CAWCD).
The agreement to sell long-term water storage credits is consistent with Council's goal of one
community that is fiscally sound. The sale is expected to generate $1,273,600 in revenues to the
Utilities water fund, while not impacting the city's ability to demonstrate an assured water
supply.
Over the years, the city has stored reclaimed water, Central Arizona Project water, and Modified
Roosevelt Dam water. The city currently has a total of more than 100,000 acre-feet of long-term
storage credits developed from these various water supplies. The city continues to develop
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approximately 10,000 acre-feet per year of additional long-term storage credits, primarily
through recharging reclaimed water processed at its West Area Water Reclamation Facility. The
long-term storage credits are used to supplement surface water supplies, when needed.
The CAWCD is seeking to purchase long-term storage credits to meet its groundwater
replenishment obligation. The CAWCD is offering to pay$128 per acre-foot. The city believes
that it is an opportune time to sell 9,950 acre-feet of long-term storage credits that were
generated by recharging incentive-priced Central Arizona Project water in 1996.
The sale of long-term storage credits will not have an impact on the city's ability to demonstrate
an assured water supply. The city plans to replace the long-term storage credits sold by
recharging Modified Roosevelt Dam water currently available in Roosevelt Lake.
The sale is expected to generate $1,273,600 in revenue. The cost of taking 9,950 acre-feet of the
city's Modified Roosevelt Dam water from Roosevelt Lake and storing it underground is
estimated at $250,000. The city is expecting to net approximately $1,023,600 from the one-time
sale of long-term storage credits to the CAWCD.
Revenue from the sale of long-term storage credits will be deposited in the Utilities water
revenue account 2400-02400-492210.
The recommendation is to waive reading beyond the title and adopt an ordinance authorizing the
City Manager to execute the purchase and sale agreement for 9,950 acre-feet of long-term
storage credits with the Central Arizona Water Conservation District.
Mayor Scruggs asked Mr. Doug Kukino, Environmental Services Director, to explain how this
item coincides with item#7. Mr. Kukino explained that because of the present economy and rate
increases, staff is looking for ways to reduce increases and utilize city assets for revenue. Mayor
Scruggs indicated the city is expecting to net approximately $1,023,600, which will go into the
water enterprise fund. She noted that without this sale, there would have been the need to make
up the $1,023,600.
Councilmember Lieberman remarked that the price of$128 per acre-foot was excellent.
Mayor Scruggs asked Mr. Ken Reedy, Deputy City Manager, to further explain. Mr. Reedy
stated the money will go into the Water Fund balance. The money will be used as necessary to
meet the budget requirements for the department. He noted staff believes this was a good
solution to help prevent having to raise the water rates higher than 12%this year.
Ordinance No. 2722 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 ENTERING INTO OF
A PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT FOR LONG-TERM STORAGE CREDITS
WITH THE CENTRAL ARIZONA WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT.
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It was moved by Knaack, and seconded by Goulet, to approve Ordinance No. 2722
New Series. Motion carried on a roll call vote, with the following Councilmembers voting
"aye": Clark, Goulet, Lieberman, Knaack, Martinez, Frate, and Scruggs. Members voting
"nay": none.
9. OWEST CORPORATION UTILITY EASEMENT AT CHAPARRAL PARK
Larry Broyles, P.E., City Engineer, presented this item.
This is a request for City Council to adopt an ordinance granting a utility easement in favor of
Qwest Corporation bordering Chaparral Park at the northwest corner of Greenbrier Drive and
57th Avenue.
Granting the utility easement supports Council's goal of one community with high quality
services for citizens by allowing Qwest to continue delivering necessary communications service
to the residents of Glendale.
Qwest is planning an upgrade of its facilities bordering Chaparral Park at the northwest corner of
Greenbrier Drive and 57th Avenue. To protect these facilities, Qwest has requested the City of
Glendale grant it an easement. The requested easement area is ten feet in width and
approximately 540 feet in length, for a total area of 1,436 square feet.
The recommendation is to waive reading beyond the title and adopt an ordinance authorizing the
City Manager to execute a utility easement in favor of Qwest Corporation bordering Chaparral
Park at the northwest corner of Greenbrier Drive and 57th Avenue.
Ordinance No. 2723 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
UTILITY EASEMENT IN FAVOR OF QWEST CORPORATION AT CHAPARRAL
PARK LOCATED AT GREENBRIER DRIVE AND 57TH AVENUE; AND ORDERING
THAT A CERTIFIED COPY OF THIS ORDINANCE BE RECORDED.
It was moved by Frate, and seconded by Knaack, to approve Ordinance No. 2723
New Series. Motion carried on a roll call vote, with the following Councilmembers voting
"aye": Clark, Goulet, Lieberman, Knaack, Martinez, Frate, and Scruggs. Members voting
"nay": none.
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 30, 2010, to be
followed by an Executive Session pursuant to A.R.S. 38-431.03. It was additionally moved
to hold a workshop on Tuesday, April 6, 2010, to be followed by an Executive Session
pursuant to A.RS.38-431.03. The motion carried unanimously.
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CITIZEN COMMENTS
Mr. Gary Lamme, a Glendale resident, read from a prepared statement. He remarked on City
Council having the difficult task of balancing the budget in this bad economy. He stated that
cuts and reductions have to be made even if it was unpopular to many. However, since crime
was on the rise as well as illegal immigration,the city should find ways to reduce the budget
other than in the police department. He stated a strong police department was vital to the well
being of the community. He indicated that Council was considering cutting 23 civilian positions
and replacing them with sworn officers. He stated some departments were already understaffed
and gang activity has increased. Taking officers off the street will further compromise an already
strained police department. He asked Council to rethink their priorities.
COUNCIL COMMENTS AND SUGGESTIONS
Councilmember Lieberman encouraged everyone to attend the baseball game tomorrow. The
Chicago White Socks vs. The Arizona Diamondbacks @ Camelback Ranch starting at 1:00pm.
Councilmember Frate reminded everyone to return the Census form as soon as they receive it.
He said he had just mailed his in and if he can fill it out, anyone can. He reminded everyone
how important it was to watch children and adults around water.
Councilmember Knaack invited everyone to attend the Green Festival this Saturday at the
Glendale Main Library. This event will focus on how to save energy and reduce fuel costs.
Mayor Scruggs stated that Coyote Hockey tickets go on sale this Saturday. She encouraged
everyone to attend the many events being held around the city which help the city increase its
revenue and help the economy.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the m ' g was adjourned at 7:40 p.m.
Pamela Hanna- City Clerk
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