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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - Minutes - City Council - Meeting Date: 8/31/2010 -1171% GL E MINUTES OF THE GLENDALE CITY COUNCIL MEETING Council Chambers 5850 West Glendale Avenue August 31, 2010 7:00 p.m. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Elaine M. Scruggs, with Vice Mayor Steven E. Frate and the following Councilmembers present: Joyce V. Clark, Manuel D. Martinez, David M. Goulet, Yvonne J. Knaack, and H. Philip Lieberman. Also present were Ed Beasley, City Manager; Horatio Skeete, Interim 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 6 resolutions and 4 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 JUNE 22,2010 CITY COUNCIL MEETING It was moved by Goulet, and seconded by Clark, to dispense with the reading of the minutes of the June 22, 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 Arts Commission Janine Barbour Ocotillo Reappointment 08/23/2010 08/23/2012 Paul Dagostino Sahuaro Appointment 08/31/2010 08/23/2012 Darrell Crisell (Chair) Cholla Reappointment 09/27/2010 09/27/2011 M.B. Finnerty (Vice Chair) Barrel Appointment 08/31/2010 09/27/2011 1 Board of Adjustment Cathy Cheshier Cholla Appointment 08/31/2010 06/30/2011 Citizens Bicycle Advisory Committee Brent Ackzen Sahuaro Appointment 08/31/2010 03/25/2011 Commission On Persons With Disabilities Karin Kellas Barrel Appointment 08/31/2010 02/27/2012 Terry Aramian Barrel Appointment 08/31/2010 02/27/2012 Shirley Galvez—Vice Chair Yucca Appointment 08/31/2010 03/22/2011 Community Development Advisory Committee Randy Miller Ocotillo Appointment 08/31/2010 04/01/2012 Historic Preservation Commission Robert Renning Barrel Appointment 08/31/2010 04/13/2011 Personnel Board Ferne Ridley—Vice Chair Cholla Appointment 08/31/2010 12/22/2010 The recommendation is to make appointments to the boards, commissions and other bodies and administer the Oaths of Office. It was moved by Clark, and seconded by Frate, to appoint Janine Barbour, Paul Dagostino, Darell Crisell, and M.B. Finnerty to the Arts Commission; Cathy Cheshier to the Board of Adjustment; Brent Ackzen to the Citizens Bicycle Advisory Committee; Karin Kellas, Terry Aramian and Shirley Galvez to the Commission on Persons with Disabilities; Randy Miller to the Community Development Advisory Committee; Robert Renning to the Historic Preservation Commission; and Ferne Ridley to the Personnel Board,for the terms listed above. The motion carried unanimously. PROCLAMATIONS AND AWARDS NATIONAL PREPAREDNESS MONTH PROCLAMATION This is a request for City Council to proclaim September 2010 as National Preparedness Month in the City of Glendale. National Preparedness Month is a nationwide effort held each September to encourage individuals, families, businesses and communities to work together and take action to prepare for emergencies. Opal Evans, a resident of Glendale and a volunteer with the Glendale Emergency Management Division is present to accept the proclamation on behalf of the Glendale Chapter of Christian Emergency Network. 2 The focus of this year's National Preparedness Month is to encourage all Americans to take active steps toward getting involved and becoming prepared. The City of Glendale encourages all residents to join the readiness effort to help themselves, their neighbors and our community be prepared for emergencies. The Emergency Management Division will be available to provide information to residents concerning flood awareness and the need for preparedness. Information on National Preparedness Month is also mentioned in the August/September 2010 issue of the Glendale Connection. The recommendation is to present the proclamation to Opal Evans, a resident of Glendale and a volunteer with the Glendale Emergency Management Division on behalf of the Glendale Chapter of Christian Emergency Network, proclaiming the month of September 2010 as National Preparedness Month. Ms. Opal Evans thanked the Mayor and Council for the proclamation. She explained this proclamation challenged the public to come together as citizens and do their part in emergency response preparedness. She said emergencies occur when least expected, therefore, celebrating National Preparedness Month reminds us to get involved, now. She noted that preparedness activities were the key to successfully negotiate life trials. She encouraged everyone to work together to make Glendale a wonderful place to live and work. 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 8 and Ms. Pamela Hanna, City Clerk, read consent agenda resolution item numbers 9 through 13 by number and title. 1. SPECIAL EVENT LIQUOR LICENSE, HOUSE OF ELLIOTT, CARDINALS TAILGATE PARTY, SEPTEMBER 2 AND 26, 2010 This is a request for City Council to approve a special event liquor license for the House of Elliott. The event will be held at Westgate City Center located at 6770 North Sunrise Boulevard on Thursday, September 2, from 2 to 8 p.m. and Sunday, September 26, 2010, from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. The purpose of this special event liquor license is for Cardinals tailgate parties. If this application is approved, the total number of days expended by this applicant will be three 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. 3 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. LIQUOR LICENSE NO. 3-1298, PINK CABARET This is a request for City Council to approve a person-to-person, location-to-location transfer series 6 (Bar- All Liquor) license. Pink Cabaret is located at 6789 West Northern Avenue. The Arizona Department of Liquor Licenses and Control application (No. 06070612) was submitted by H.J. Lewkowitz. The location of the establishment is 6789 West Northern Avenue and is located within the Ocotillo District. The property is zoned M-2 (Heavy Industrial). The population density within a one-mile radius is 13,540. This series 6 is a person-to-person, location-to-location transfer license, currently operating with a series 6 license, therefore, the approval 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 06 Bar-All Liquor 1 10 Liquor Store-Beer and Wine 2 14 Private Club 3 Total 6 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. 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. 3. LIQUOR LICENSE NO. 3-1301, FAMILY GROCERY MARKET SMOKE DEPOT This is a request for City Council to approve a new, non-transferable series 10 (Liquor Store - Beer and Wine) license. Family Grocery Market Smoke Depot is located at 5043 West Olive Avenue. The Arizona Department of Liquor Licenses and Control application (No. 10075866) was submitted by Hala I. Wahbeh. The location of the establishment is 5043 West Olive Avenue and is located within the Cactus District. The property is zoned C-2 (General Commercial). The population density within a one-mile radius is 20,654. This series 10 is a new license, therefore, the approval of this license will increase the number of liquor licenses in the area by one. The number of liquor licenses within a one-mile radius is as listed below. 4 Series Type Quantity 06 Bar-All Liquor 9 07 Bar-Beer and Wine 3 09 Liquor Store-All Liquor 3 10 Liquor Store-Beer and Wine 6 12 Restaurant 7 14 Private Club 1 Total 29 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. One written protest was received during the 20 day posting period. 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. Mr. Amir Alyas, a Glendale resident, stated he was here to protest this application. He explained that this establishment had previously requested a liquor license and had been denied due to the increase of liquor licenses in the city. He noted his business,which sells liquor, was only 60 feet from this establishment. He request this application be denied again. Mr. Harvey Lee, attorney representing Mr. Abraham Wahbeh, a Glendale resident, asked to speak on his behalf. He corrected the previous speaker, Mr. Alyas, stating Mr. Wahbeh has not applied for a liquor license before. He also noted that Mr. Alyas operates a gas convenience market while Mr. Wahbeh operates a Middle Eastern grocery store. Therefore, they were not in direct competition. For that reason, they respectfully request their application be approved. Mr. Kevin Jones, a Glendale business owner, did not wish to speak; however, indicated he was in favor of this application. Councilmember Lieberman stated that Mr. Jones owns a store in the same shopping center as the applicant and was in favor of this application. 4. LIQUOR LICENSE NO. 3-1304, UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX STADIUM This is a request for City Council to approve a person-to-person transfer series 6 (Bar - All Liquor) license. University of Phoenix Stadium is located at 1 Cardinals Drive. The Arizona Department of Liquor Licenses and Control application (No. 06070691) was submitted by David Michael Koeninger. The location of the establishment is 1 Cardinals Drive and is located within the Yucca District. The property is zoned PAD (Planned Area Development). The population density within a one- mile radius is 5,765. This series 6 is a person-to-person transfer license, operating with an 5 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 6 10 Liquor Store-Beer and Wine 1 11 Hotel/Motel 1 12 Restaurant 12 Total 21 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. 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. 5. LIQUOR LICENSE NO. 3-1305, PACIFIC SEAFOOD BUFFET This is a request for City Council to approve a new, non-transferable series 12 (Restaurant) license. Pacific Seafood Buffet is located at 8172 West Bell Road. The Arizona Department of Liquor Licenses and Control application (No. 12078413)was submitted by Yin Fang Liu. The location of the establishment is 8172 West Bell Road and is located within the Sahuaro District. The property is zoned PAD (Planned Area Development). The population density within a one-mile radius is 13,162. This series 12 is a new license; however, the approval of this license will not increase the number of liquor licenses in the area because this license replaces the previous one held at this location. The number of liquor licenses within a one-mile radius is as listed below. Series Type Quantity 03 Domestic Micro—Brewery 2 05 Government l 06 Bar- All Liquor 6 07 Bar-Beer and Wine 1 09 Liquor Store -All Liquor 4 10 Liquor Store-Beer and Wine 6 12 Restaurant 42 Total 62 6 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. 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. 6. PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR ARROWHEAD RANCH WATER RECLAMATION UPGRADE AND WELL 43 MODIFICATION This is a request for City Council to authorize the City Manager to enter into a professional services agreement with Black & Veatch Corporation to provide design and construction administration services for an ultraviolet disinfection system upgrade at the Arrowhead Ranch Water Reclamation Facility and the installation of a variable frequency drive at Well 43. The improvements are expected to significantly reduce electrical operating costs by providing a more energy efficient system for the facility. This item supports Council's goal of one community with high-quality services for citizens. This agreement will allow the city to continue to ensure compliance with Federal and State water quality regulations. The disinfection system currently in use at the Arrowhead Ranch Water Reclamation Facility was installed in 1999. This system was retrofitted into the existing chlorination/de-chlorination channel that was built in 1986. The infrastructure is aging and presents various operational. challenges not present with our newer systems such as high energy consumption, and high operating and maintenance costs. In November 2009, the City of Glendale received federal stimulus funding through the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) program managed by the United States Department of Energy. The Utilities Department's share of this grant money will be used for the design and construction of an ultraviolet system upgrade at the Arrowhead Ranch Water Reclamation Facility, as well as installation of a variable frequency drive at Well 43. The project must be completed by November 2012 per EECBG requirements. The Engineering Department issued a Request for Proposal in April 2010 for this project and received seven responses. A committee comprised of Engineering, Utilities, Budget, and Field Operations staff selected Black& Veatch as the most qualified firm to perform these services. On March 23, 2010, Council adopted a resolution authorizing the City Manager to accept the EECBG funding. 7 • This project will benefit the community by continuing to provide high-quality effluent water to customers in the area, as well as lowering overall operating costs at these two facilities. Funding is available through the EECBG program, and the Utilities Department FY 2010-11 capital improvement plan. For this professional services agreement, $202,500 will be funded with EECBG monies and $1,074,404 will be funded with Utilities capital improvement funds. Grants Capital Expense One-Time Cost Budgeted Unbudgeted Total X X X $1,276,904 Account Name, Fund,Account and Line Item Number: ARWRF Facility UV System Improvements, Account No. 1842-37060-518200, $180,000 Well 43 Variable Drive Retrofit, Account No. 1842-37061-518200, $22,500 Arrowhead Wtr Reclam Fac Imps, Account No. 2360-60007-550800, $1,074,404 The recommendation is to authorize the City Manager to enter into a professional services agreement with Black & Veatch Corporation for design and construction administration services in an amount not to exceed $1,276,904. 7. FINAL PLAT APPLICATION FP 10-02: 91ST AVENUE AND GLENDALE AVENUE— 9050 WEST GLENDALE AVENUE This is a request for City Council to approve the final plat for "91St Avenue and Glendale Avenue" located at 9050 West Glendale Avenue. The proposed final plat supports Council's goal of one community with quality economic development by creating subdivided lots for an office complex. The final plat is an 18-acre commercial property. A bank and three office buildings currently exist on lots 1, 2, 3 and 4. Lot 5 remains vacant. The proposed development is consistent with the General Plan Land Use Map designation of Office and the existing Planned Area Development zoning district. On June 27, 2006, City Council approved rezoning application ZON05-23 for this site. The approval rezoned 18 acres from Agricultural to Planned Area Development for future commercial development. This request defines property ownership and facilitates further development of the property, which will provide commercial services and employment opportunities to the existing and planned residential uses in the area. The recommendation is to approve the Final Plat as shown in Final Plat Application FP10-02. 8 8. FINAL PLAT APPLICATION FP09-02: GLENDALE CITY COURTHOUSE—4705 WEST GLENDALE AVENUE This is a request for City Council to approve the final plat for "Glendale City Courthouse" located at 4705 West Glendale Avenue. The proposed final plat supports Council's goal of one community with a vibrant city center by continuing to focus on the Glendale Centerline to take advantage of current opportunities and prepare for an improved economy. The final plat is a 6.92 acre commercial property. The site is currently vacant. On May 27, 2008, Design Review Application (DR08-16) for the Glendale City Courthouse was approved. Permits have been issued for the on-site improvements such as landscape irrigation, perimeter block walls and water lines. This request defines property ownership, eliminates multiple property lines and identifies the locations of utility easements. It will facilitate the future development of the property and will provide public services and employment opportunities. The recommendation is to approve the Final Plat as shown in Final Plat Application FP09-02. CONSENT RESOLUTIONS 9. GLENDALE FROM THE HEART GRANT This is a request for City Council to adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to accept a grant from the Gila River Indian Community for the Glendale FROM THE HEART program should the city be successful in receiving an award. A resolution is required as part of the grant package. The city will be notified if it receives an award in October 2010. The grant will be used as matching funds for donations raised in the community. This grant will support Council's goal of providing high-quality services to citizens by supporting and partnering with community agencies that serve Glendale's most disadvantaged residents. In 1996, the Glendale City Council, along with a local organization, had a vision for a program that would improve emergency and support services for the Glendale community. The result was the creation of a unique program called FROM THE HEART. Money that is raised through FROM THE HEART is matched and then distributed to local organizations serving Glendale residents in need. FROM THE HEART enables Glendale residents and businesses to conveniently donate. Each resident receiving a utility statement is able to add $1 to their monthly bill. Additionally, residents can make larger one-time donations at any time. Glendale businesses are also able to 9 make one-time and ongoing contributions. Funds raised through FROM THE HEART go directly to people in need. The program has no administrative overhead. In 2002, Arizona voters passed Proposition 202 which required Native American communities receiving gaming revenues to set aside 12% for a state-shared revenue program for distribution to cities, towns or counties for government services that benefit the general public. Organizations are eligible to apply for these funds if sponsored and formally authorized by an eligible government agency. The sponsoring government agency must also agree to act as fiscal administrator for grants to organizations. FROM THE HEART was developed to help provide essential services to Glendale's most vulnerable children, families and elderly residents. In the past, funds have been used to feed Glendale's hungry, provide,home medical equipment for the frail and elderly, and for emergency programs for victims of violence and abuse. Since the program's inception, nearly $2 million has been collected and distributed to non-profit agencies serving Glendale residents. The grant award is for $75,000 per year for three years, totaling $225,000, ending December 31, 2013. The city will act as a fiscal agent and grant administrator for the proposed funding. A specific account will be established to track revenue and expenses. Grants Capital Expense One-Time Cost Budgeted Unbudgeted Total X $225,000 Account Name, Fund,Account and Line Item Number: A specific project account will be established 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 a grant from the Gila River Indian Community for the Glendale FROM THE HEART program. Resolution No. 4405 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 GILA RIVER INDIAN COMMUNITY GRANT FOR THE GLENDALE FROM THE HEART PROGRAM. 11. AWARD OF LIBRARY SERVICES AND TECHNOLOGY ACT GRANT This is a request for City Council to adopt a resolution authorizing the application and acceptance of a Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) grant from the Arizona State Library, Archives and Public Records Agency. This request supports Council's goal of one community with high-quality services for citizens by providing opportunities to enhance the early development of our youngest citizens. 10 The Library has the opportunity each spring to apply for LSTA grants through the Arizona State Library, Archives and Public Records Agency. The youth librarians have been exploring opportunities to incorporate early literacy skills and "Brain Time" activities into the already- popular Story Time programs. The "Read and Play With Me at Glendale Public Libraries" grant will provide funding to help parents and caregivers become their children's first and most important teachers, with the aim of better preparing children for the formal learning environment. A minimum of 129 early literacy- related programs will be offered to the public by August 1, 2011. These programs will be offered at all three of Glendale's libraries. The national average of three- to five-year-olds enrolled in some type of formal learning environment is 61 percent. In Arizona, that number is only 47 percent. A child's success in school depends on many factors, but how well-prepared they are before they enter kindergarten can mean the difference between excelling and failing in the academic setting. In addition to benefitting the young program participants, parents and caregivers will learn the importance of early literacy development and techniques that they can use when reading and playing with their children. Taking into account those that already attend Baby Time, Toddler Time and Story Time programs at all three of Glendale's libraries, staff estimates that 8,000 patrons will participate in this program. There is no financial match required for this grant. Grants Capital Expense One-Time Cost Budgeted Unbudgeted Total X $59,216 Account Name,Fund,Account and Line Item Number: Read and Play With Me Grant, Account No. 1840-36042-518200, $47,202 Read and Play With Me Grant, Account No. 1840-36042-524400, $12,014 The recommendation is to waive reading beyond the title and adopt a resolution authorizing the application for and acceptance of an LSTA grant from the Arizona State Library, Archives and Public Records Agency. Resolution No. 4407 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 SUBMISSION AND ACCEPTING THE LIBRARY SERVICES AND TECHNOLOGY ACT GRANT IN THE APPROXIMATE AMOUNT OF $59,216 FROM THE ARIZONA STATE LIBRARY, ARCHIVES AND PUBLIC RECORDS AGENCY FOR THE "READ AND PLAY WITH ME AT GLENDALE PUBLIC LIBRARIES" PROJECT. 11 13. IN IERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT FOR COUNTDOWN PEDESTRIAN SIGNALS This is a request for City Council to adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into an intergovernmental agreement with the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) for the procurement of pedestrian countdown signals. Enhancing transportation and improving current infrastructure directly addresses Council's goal of one community with high-quality services for citizens. Federal Highway Safety Improvement Program funding has become available to Glendale for the procurement of 182 pedestrian countdown signals at 23 signalized intersections. Pedestrian countdown signals use flashing numbers to countdown the number of seconds remaining until the end of the pedestrian crossing phase at a signalized intersection. Due to federal funding requirements, ADOT will perform a competitive bid process for the purchase of the pedestrian countdown signals, and Transportation staff will install the new pedestrian countdown signals on existing traffic signal poles. This project will aid pedestrians in crossing signalized intersections in the city by displaying the amount of time remaining to cross. With the addition of the countdown pedestrian signal, pedestrians can judge whether they have enough time or not to complete their crossing and adjust their speed accordingly. The estimated cost of the procurement is $55,200. Glendale will initially pay for the equipment and will be reimbursed by ADOT. Grants Capital Expense One-Time Cost Budgeted Unbudgeted Total X $55,200 Account Name, Fund,Account and Line Item Number: A specific project account will be established in Fund 1650, Transportation Grants, once the agreement is formally executed. The recommendation is to waive reading beyond the title and adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to sign any and all documentation relating to the intergovernmental agreement with the Arizona Department of Transportation for the procurement of pedestrian countdown signals. Resolution No. 4409 New Series was read by number and title only, it being A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, MARICOPA COUNTY, ARIZONA, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE ENTERING INTO OF AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT WITH THE ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (IGA/JPA 10-093I) FOR THE ACQUISITION OF PEDESTRIAN COUNTDOWN SIGNALS IN THE CITY OF GLENDALE. 12 It was moved by Lieberman and seconded by Clark, to approve the recommended actions on Consent Agenda Item Nos. 1 through 9 and 11 through 13 including the approval and adoption of Resolution No. 4405 New Series, Resolution No. 4407 New Series, and Resolution No. 4409 New Series; and to forward Special Event Liquor License Application for House of Elliott, Cardinals Tailgate Party on September 2 and 26,2010 and Liquor License Applications No. 3-1298 for the Pink Cabaret, 3-1301 for the Family Grocery Market Smoke Depot, 3-1304 for the University of Phoenix Stadium, and 3-1305 for the Pacific Seafood Buffet to the State of Arizona Department of Liquor Licenses and Control,with the recommendation for approval. The motion carried unanimously. 10. FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION GRANT Jim Colson, Deputy City Manager,presented this item. This is a request for City Council to adopt a resolution authorizing and ratifying the entering into of a grant agreement with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), in the amount of $326,307,to help fund runway safety improvements. Improving airport safety areas addresses Council's goals of creating a city with high-quality services for citizens and one community committed to public safety by ensuring that air travel is a safe environment. This improvement grant will provide funding for modifications in alignment with the airport master plan. These improvements will relocate existing features and restripe aircraft traffic areas. The improvements identified provide for further safety of aircraft landing, taking-off, and taxiing. The grant award totals $326,307. There is a $17,174 financial match that is required, half of which may come from a state grant contingent on the city accepting the FAA grant. Funding for the financial match is available in the FY 2010-11 GO Transportation capital improvement plan. Grants Capital Expense One-Time Cost Budgeted Unbudgeted Total _ X $326,307 Account Name, Fund,Account and Line Item Number: A specific project account will be established in Fund 2120, the Airport Grant Fund, once the grant agreement is formally executed. The recommendation is to waive reading beyond the title and adopt a resolution authorizing and ratifying the entering into of a grant agreement in the amount of $326,307 from the Federal Aviation Administration. 13 Councilmember Lieberman stated he was in favor of this grant and wanted to make the public fully aware of the grant agreement in the amount of $326,307 from the Federal Aviation Administration. Resolution No. 4406 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 RATIFYING THE ENTERING INTO OF A GRANT AGREEMENT WITH THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION, TO IMPROVE THE RUNWAY SAFETY AREA AT THE GLENDALE MUNICIPAL AIRPORT. 12. ACCEPTANCE OF 2009 ASSISTANCE TO FIREFIGHTERS GRANT FROM THE FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY Mark Burdick, Fire Chief, presented this item. This is a request for City Council to adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to accept the 2009 Assistance to Firefighters Grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency. This grant will fund the replacement of exhaust ventilation systems in Glendale's six oldest fire stations. Glendale's three newest stations already utilize hoseless exhaust removal systems. This request supports Council's goal of one community committed to public safety by continuing to provide healthy air quality levels at our fire stations. In the early 1990's the Fire Department equipped all of its fire station apparatus bays with direct- connect exhaust collection systems to capture and remove diesel fumes emitted from the tailpipes of fire engines as they exit and return to the stations. The older fixed-hose systems need frequent repairs, and the intake hoses lack the flexibility to attach to every type of vehicle in the Fire Department fleet. With this grant, the department's fixed-hose exhaust capture systems will be replaced with automatic, hoseless, air filtration units at Glendale's six oldest fire stations: Station 152 (68th Avenue and Bethany Home Road);Station 153 (59th Avenue and Thunderbird Road); Station 154 (43`d Avenue and Peoria Avenue); Station 155 (62"1 Avenue and Union Hills Road); Station 156 (67th Avenue and Deer Valley Road), and Station 157 (59th Avenue and Mountain View Road). Accepting this grant would continue to ensure healthy air quality and protect the health of firefighters and station visitors at Glendale's six oldest fire stations. The grant award totals $129,283. There is a $32,321 financial match that is required. This amount will be shared between the Fire Department's FY 2010-11 station maintenance operating budget and the city's grant match fund. Grants Capital Expense One-Time Cost Budgeted Unbudgeted Total 14 X $129,283 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 awarded and formally executed. The recommendation is to waive reading beyond the title and adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to accept the 2009 Assistance to Firefighters Grant to replace the Fire Department's six, fixed-hose exhaust ventilation systems. Councilmember Lieberman stated that once again, he wanted to make the public aware of the 2009 Assistance to Firefighters Grant. He noted both grants total $455, 590, which is money the city can use wisely, Resolution No. 4408 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 FROM THE FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY OF THE 2009 ASSISTANCE TO FIREFIGHTERS GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $129,283 FOR THE GLENDALE FIRE DEPARTMENT. It was moved by Lieberman,and seconded by Frate, to pass, adopt and approve, items 10 and 12,Resolution No. 4406 New Series,and Resolution No. 4409 New Series. The motion carried unanimously. PUBLIC HEARING-LAND DEVELOPMENT ACTIONS 14. GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT GPA08-08 (RESOLUTION) AND REZONING APPLICATION ZON08-22 (ORDINANCE): 51 PALMS—8045 NORTH 51ST AVENUE(PUBLIC HEARING REQUIRED) Jon Froke, AICP, Planning Director, presented this item. This is a request for City Council to conduct a public hearing and adopt a resolution to amend the General Plan Land Use Map from High Density Residential and Office to Planned Commercial and adopt an ordinance to amend the permitted land uses and development standards of the existing 51 Palms Planned Area Development for the property located approximately 300 feet north of the northeast corner of 51st and Northern Avenues. The proposed General Plan Amendment and Rezoning are consistent with Council's goal of one community with quality economic development by providing planned commercial development that will offer services to the surrounding community. The 5.9 acre commercial development is expected to include a gas station, self-storage warehouse, and a restaurant. The development plan titled 51 Palms will create a project with 15 compatible commercial uses unified by shared driveways, landscaping, walls, signage, and lighting. The Planning Commission recommended approval of GPA08-08 and ZON08-22 at their meeting on June 3, 2010. The infill project will utilize vacant land within a developed area and take advantage of existing infrastructure. The requests will allow the development of commercial businesses that will serve the immediate community. A Notice of Public Hearing for the City Council hearing was published in The Glendale Star on August 12, 2010, and the property was posted on August 13, 2010. Postcards were mailed to 569 adjacent property owners and interested parties on August 13, 2010. There was no public input through the Citizen Participation process. The recommendation is to conduct a public hearing, waive reading beyond the titles and adopt a resolution for General Plan Amendment GPA08-08 and adopt an ordinance for rezoning application ZON08-22 subject to the stipulations as recommended by the Planning Commission. Resolution No. 4410 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 GPA08-08 FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 8045 NORTH 518T AVENUE. Ordinance No. 2733 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 THE PERMITTED LAND USES AND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR THE PLANNED AREA DEVELOPMENT TITLED "51 PALMS" LOCATED AT 8045 NORTH 518T AVENUE; AMENDING THE ZONING MAP; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mayor Scruggs opened the public hearing on Agenda Item No. 14. As there were no comments,Mayor Scruggs closed the public hearing. It was moved by Knaack, and seconded by Lieberman, to pass, adopt and approve Resolution No. 4410 New Series. The motion carried unanimously. It was moved by Knaack, and seconded by Lieberman, to approve Ordinance No. 2733 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. 16 ORDINANCES 15. AMENDING GLENDALE CITY CODE RELATING TO SPECIFIC CIVIL SANCTIONS Craig Tindall, City Attorney, presented this item. This is a request for City Council to adopt an ordinance amending the Glendale City Code, Sec. 13-24 to allow the enforcement of sanctions that have been previously set by ordinance or by the court specific to the violation. This item addresses Council's goal of a city that is fiscally sound by pursuing and maintaining revenue streams that support service delivery through sound financial practices. The current Glendale City Code Sec. 13-24 entitled "Civil Sanctions" subject a person who commits a civil code infraction to a civil sanction of not less than $20 nor more than $300. However, there are sections in the Glendale City Code that set out much higher civil sanctions for violations. In order to alleviate any confusion, it is necessary to amend the current Code to make it clear that the above-referenced sanctions are allowed unless sanctions are otherwise set by ordinance or by the court specific to the violation. Glendale City Code Sec. 13-24 was adopted by Glendale City Council by Ordinance No. 1817, New Series, on September 27, 1994. The recommendation is to waive reading beyond the title and adopt an ordinance amending Glendale City Code Sec. 13-24 relating to specific civil sanctions. Councilmember Clark asked Mr. Craig Tindall, City Attorney to clarify this ordinance in simple terms. Mr. Tindall explained they have an ordinance that is generally applicable to civil sanctions. Additionally, they have other ordinances which apply specific sanctions to a violation. In order to alleviate any confusion, it is necessary to amend the current Code to make it clear that when there is a specific sanction, for a particular violation, that sanction will apply and not the general range of sanctions in the general statute. Councilmember Clark thanked Mr. Tindall for his explanation. Ordinance No. 2734 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 GLENDALE CITY CODE, CHAPTER 13 (CITY COURT), ARTICLE II (CIVIL CODE ENFORCEMENT), SECTION 13-24 (CIVIL SANCTIONS) REGARDING SPECIFIC CIVIL SANCTIONS; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. It was moved by Knaack, and seconded by Lieberman, to approve Ordinance No. 2734 New Series. Motion carried on a roll call vote, with the following Councilmembers 17 voting "aye": Clark, Goulet, Lieberman, Knaack, Martinez,Frate, and Scruggs. Members voting "nay": none. 16. RIGHT-OF-WAY ABANDONMENT: MIDWESTERN UNIVERSITY CAMPUS Larry Broyles, P.E., City Engineer, presented this item. This is a request for the City Council to adopt an ordinance abandoning a portion of 57th Avenue, south of Loop 101. This abandonment will reserve existing utility easements for the city and other private utilities. This request supports Council's goal of one community with quality economic development by allowing Midwestern University to expand business operations, fulfilling Council's desire to retain and expand local business as a foundation for community economic development. As part of its ongoing campus improvements, Midwestern University will be installing median improvements on 57th Avenue from Utopia Road to the Loop 101 frontage road. Current roadway design at the 57th Avenue and Loop 101 connection will be realigned to create a 90 degree intersection in order to provide improved vehicle access onto the frontage road and 57th Avenue. In conjunction with the abandonment of 3,837 square feet on the easterly side of 57th Avenue, Midwestern University will dedicate to the city additional right-of-way of 5,488 square feet on the westerly side of 57th Avenue to complete the roadway realignment. There have been no objections to the abandonment or relocation from private utility companies, or from other city departments, as long as easements are retained for any existing utilities within the area to be abandoned. The expansion of Midwestern University provides enhanced educational opportunities to medical students, creates additional employment opportunities, and helps serve the public through training of needed medical practitioners. The recommendation is to waive reading beyond the title and adopt an ordinance abandoning a portion of 57th Avenue, south of Loop 101, reserving existing utility easements for the city and other private utilities. Ordinance No. 2735 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 GRANT OF EASEMENT FOR THE ABANDONMENT OF A PORTION OF 57TH AVENUE, SOUTH OF LOOP 101 (MIDWESTERN UNIVERSITY) IN THE CITY OF GLENDALE; AND ORDERING THAT A CERTIFIED COPY OF THIS ORDINANCE BE RECORDED. 18 It was moved by Lieberman, and seconded by Frate,to approve Ordinance No.2735 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. 17. QWEST CORPORATION UTILITY EASEMENT AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF 47TH AND GLENDALE AVENUES 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 on city-owned property at 4705 West Glendale 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. Demolition activities by the city at the southwest corner of 47th and Glendale avenues required the relocation of existing Qwest facilities. To protect the facilities in the new location, Qwest has requested the City of Glendale grant it an easement. 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 on city-owned property at the southwest corner of 47th and Glendale avenues. Ordinance No. 2736 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 THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF 47TH AND GLENDALE AVENUES; AND ORDERING THAT A CERTIFIED COPY OF THIS ORDINANCE BE RECORDED. It was moved by Clark, and seconded by Lieberman, to approve Ordinance No. 2736_ 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 Frate, and seconded by Knaack, to hold a Special City Council Meeting at 1:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers on Tuesday, September 7, 2010. It was additionally moved to hold a City Council Workshop at 1:30 p.m. in Room B-3 of the City Council Chambers on Tuesday, September 7, 2010, to be followed by an Executive Session pursuant to A.R.S. 38-431.03. The motion carried unanimously. 19 CITIZEN COMMENTS Mr. Joe Tassinari, a Barrel resident, provided a follow-up to his comments at the last City Council Meeting. He thanked Ms. Debbie Burson, Glendale Human Resources, for her help in changing the military veterans' information section on Glendale's application He referenced the importance of helping the men and women who were fighting for American values and freedom. He stated many will be returning from service looking for employment and it was our duty to help them in any way we can. He noted that at the last City Council Meeting, a city employee sat before the Pledge of Allegiance ended and believes this was disrespectful. COUNCIL COMMENTS AND SUGGESTIONS Councilmember Clark remarked that it was nice to be back. Also, she looks forward to football season. Councilmember Lieberman stated it was wonderful to be back and could not wait to settle down and start working for the City of Glendale. He remarked on the many fatal accidents that have occurred recently and asked everyone to be careful this Labor Day weekend. Vice Mayor Frate commented on the month of August being Drowning Awareness month, He noted the many that have already drowned because of insufficient vigilance around water. He encouraged everyone to please watch children around water this Labor Day holiday. Mayor Scruggs thanked everyone for attending and stated she appreciates their interest and support for the City of Glendale. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the m-tip' as adjourned at 7:50 p.m. ��'a 'anna- City Clerk 20