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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - Minutes - City Council - Meeting Date: 11/9/2010 'SP, i GLENIVE MINUTES OF THE GLENDALE CITY COUNCIL MEETING Council Chambers 5850 West Glendale Avenue November 09,2010 7:00 p.m. The meeting was called to order by Vice Mayor Steven E. Frate with the following Councilmembers present: Joyce V. Clark, David M. Goulet, Yvonne J. Knaack, H. Philip Lieberman and Manuel D. Martinez. Mayor Scruggs was absent. Also present were Ed Beasley, City Manager; Horatio Skeete, Interim Assistant City Manager;Nick DiPiazza, Deputy 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 1 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 OCTOBER 12, 2010 AND OCTOBER 26, 2010 CITY COUNCIL MEETING It was moved by Goulet, and seconded by Clark, to dispense with the reading of the minutes of the October 12, 2010 and October 26, 2010 Regular City Council meetings, as each member of the Council had been provided copies in advance, and approve them as written. The motion carried unanimously. PROCLAMATIONS AND AWARDS INTERNATIONAL FESTIVALS AND EVENTS ASSOCIATION PINNACLE AWARDS This is a request for City Council to accept six International Festivals and Events Association (IFEA) Pinnacle Awards that were recently awarded to the City of Glendale for excellence in the area of special event production. IFEA, which is the worldwide professional association for event and festival producers, holds an annual Pinnacle Awards competition. This professional competition draws entries from some of 1 the country's most prestigious events, including the Kentucky Derby Festival, Pasadena Tournament of Roses and the Cherry Creek Arts Festival in Denver. In addition to the United States, the competition attracts entries from around the world, including Australia, Canada, Poland, South Korea and The Netherlands. Glendale's Marketing/Communications Department received two Gold Pinnacle Awards for Best TV Promotion/Ad Spot and Best Full-Length TV Program — both for Glendale Glitters Spectacular Weekend; two Silver Pinnacle Awards for Best Commemorative Poster— Glendale Jazz& Blues Festival and Best Full-Length TV Program—Glendale Glitter& Glow Block Party; and two Bronze Pinnacle Awards for Best Community Outreach Program — Glendale's Spirit of Giving Weekend and Best Event Within An Existing Festival — "Countdown to Glendale Glitters." Glendale's award-winning commemorative poster, event productions and TV ads/programs were all produced in-house by the city's Marketing/Communications Department employees. These awards represent the highest form of recognition in the festival and events industry. The recommendation is to accept the six International Festivals and Events Association Pinnacle Awards. Vice Mayor Frate called Julie Frisoni, Director of Marketing, forward to present the awards to City Council. Ms. Frisoni commented about the significance of the International Festivals and Events Association (IFEA) Pinnacle Awards and the specific awards to the City of Glendale. She introduced Marketing Department/Communication staff, who were responsible for the winning productions and thanked them for their contributions. Vice Mayor Frate expressed the City Council's appreciation to Ms. Frisoni and her staff for their excellent productions and accepted the awards on behalf of the City. He pointed out the significance of the city being able to compete and win at the international level. 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 9 and Ms. Pamela Hanna, City Clerk, read consent agenda resolution item numbers 10 through 13 by number and title. 1. SPECIAL EVENT LIQUOR LICENSE, POLICE UNITY TOUR OF FLORIDA,INC. This is a request for City Council to approve a special event liquor license for the Police Unity Tour of Florida, Inc. The event will be held at Westgate City Center located at 6770 North Sunrise Boulevard on Sunday, November 14, 2010, from 10 a.m.to 3:15 p.m.; and 2 Monday, November 29, 2010, from 2:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. The purpose of this special event liquor license is for the Cardinals football tailgate party. 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. 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. 2. SPECIAL EVENT LIQUOR LICENSE, GLENDALE ARTS COUNCIL This is a request for City Council to approve a special event liquor license for the Glendale Arts Council. The event will be held at Sahuaro Ranch Park located at 9802 North 59th Avenue on Friday, January 21, 2011, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. The purpose of this special event liquor license is a reception for an art exhibit. 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. 3. LIQUOR SAMPLING PRIVILEGES NO. 3-0848, SAM'S CLUB This is a request for City Council to approve liquor sampling privileges to a current series 9 (Liquor Store — All Liquor) license. Sam's Club is located at 18501 North 83`d Avenue. The Arizona Department of Liquor Licenses and Control application (No. 090710075)was submitted by Clare Hollie Abel. This series 9S is a new, non-transferable request for sampling privileges attached to the current series 9 license. This series 9S is subject to specific rules that are regulated by the Arizona Department of Liquor Licenses and Control. 3 The location of the establishment is 18501 North 83rd Avenue and is located within the Sahuaro District. The property is zoned PAD (Planned Area Development). The population density within a one-mile radius is 15,781. This series 9S is a request for sampling privileges attached to the current series 9 license, therefore, the approval of this request 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 Microbrewery 1 06 Bar-All Liquor 1 09 Liquor Store -All Liquor 6 10 Liquor Store- Beer and Wine 3 12 Restaurant 20 Total 31 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. 4. LIQUOR LICENSE NO. 3-1312, BUENO BURGER MEX-AMERICAN GRILL This is a request for City Council to approve a new, non-transferable series 12 (Restaurant) license. Bueno Burger Mex-American Grill is located at 4407 West Peoria Avenue, Suite 7. The Arizona Department of Liquor Licenses and Control application (No. 12078483) was submitted by Gary Lee Shaw, Jr. The location of the establishment is 4407 West Peoria Avenue, Suite 7 and is located within the Cactus District. The property is zoned C-2 (General Commercial). The population density within a one-mile radius is 21,052. This series 12 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. Series Type Quantity 06 Bar- All Liquor 8 07 Bar- Beer and Wine 1 09 Liquor Store - All Liquor 3 10 Liquor Store - Beer and Wine 4 12 Restaurant 6 Total 22 4 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. 3-1315, CVS PHARMACY This is a request for City Council to approve a new, transferable series 9 (Liquor Store - All Liquor) license. CVS Pharmacy is located at 5125 West Olive Avenue. The Arizona Department of Liquor Licenses and Control application (No. 09077006) was submitted by Jason Barclay Morris. The location of the establishment is 5125 West Olive Avenue and is located within the Barrel District. The property is zoned C-2 (General Commercial). The population density within a one-mile radius is 20,431. This series 9 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. Series Type Quantity 06 Bar-All Liquor 6 07 Bar- Beer and Wine 2 09 Liquor Store-All Liquor 3 10 Liquor Store- Beer and Wine 8 12 Restaurant 5 14 Private Club 1 Total 25 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. LIQUOR LICENSE NO. 3-1316, FUDDRUCKERS 5 This is a request for City Council to approve a new, non-transferable series 12 (Restaurant) license. Fuddruckers is located at 7704 West Bell Road. The Arizona Department of Liquor Licenses and Control application (No. 12078514) was submitted by Andrea Dahlman Lewkowitz. The location of the establishment is 7704 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 10,754. This series 12 is a new 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 2 05 Government 1 06 Bar - All Liquor 2 07 Bar- Beer and Wine 1 09 Liquor Store -All Liquor 3 10 Liquor Store - Beer and Wine 5 12 Restaurant 41 Total 55 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 staffs recommendation to forward this application to the Arizona Department of Liquor Licenses and Control with a recommendation of approval. 7. LIQUOR LICENSE NO. 3-1317, WOODY'S BBQ This is a request for City Council to approve a new, non-transferable series 12 (Restaurant) license. Woody's BBQ is located at 5740 West Peoria Avenue. The Arizona Department of Liquor Licenses and Control application (No. 12078518) was submitted by Brian Lamont Kent. The location of the establishment is 5740 West Peoria Avenue and is located within the Barrel District. The property is zoned C-2 (General Commercial). The population density within a one-mile radius is 19,245. This series 12 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. Series Type Quantity 07 Bar-Beer and Wine 1 09 Liquor Store -All Liquor 1 6 10 Liquor Store- Beer and Wine 3 12 Restaurant 2 Total 7 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. 8. PROCUREMENT OF WATER METERS AND REPLACEMENT PARTS This is a request for City Council to approve a sole source purchase of water meters and replacement parts from Sensus USA Inc. Sensus USA Inc. is the only manufacturer and distributor of this product. This request supports Council's goal of one community with high-quality services for citizens by providing the resources necessary to install new water meters, and repair or replace worn and obsolete parts on existing meters. The Utilities Department administers the installation, maintenance, and replacement programs for residential and commercial water meters. In addition, the city delivers water to contractors through the use of fire hydrant meters. The city has over 60,000 residential and commercial water meters. Water meters are installed, repaired and/or replaced in accordance with the American Water Works Association guidelines and standards. A sufficient inventory of new water meters and replacement parts is necessary to meet system demands. Sensus USA Inc. provides two unique meter products that are not available from other sources. The products provided by Sensus USA Inc. are necessary to replace/repair existing residential and commercial meters used throughout the city. The Utilities Department has submitted all necessary documentation to request a sole source procurement, and after careful review, the Materials Manager concurs that a sole source procurement is appropriate under City Code. Well maintained water meters enable the city to provide uninterrupted water delivery, and accurately measure water consumption for billing purposes. Funds are available in the FY 2010-11 operating budget of the Utilities Department. Grants Capital Expense One-Time Cost Budgeted Unbudgeted Total X $135,000 7 Account Name, Fund,Account and Line Item Number: Meter Maintenance, Account No. 2400-17300-524400, $135,000 The recommendation is to approve a sole source purchase of water meters and replacement parts from Sensus USA Inc. in an amount not to exceed $135,000. 9. AWARD OF PROPOSAL, AUTOMATED TRUCK-CAR WASH BAY SERVICE AND SUPPLIES This is a request for City Council to authorize the award of a proposal and authorize the City Manager to enter into an agreement for Automated Truck-Car Wash Bay Service and Supplies with Galaxy Associates, Inc. for the purchase of wash bay service/maintenance and supplies. This addresses Council's goal of one community with high-quality services for citizens by providing a cost effective fleet washing system that will help protect the citizen's investment in city fleet and project a professional image to the public. In August 2004, the city opened the equipment maintenance facility and the automated car and truck wash facility. The automated truck-car wash facility averages over 16,000 car and truck washes annually. One offer was received in response to the proposal. An evaluation committee comprised of staff from the Field Operations Department reviewed the proposals. Specific evaluation criteria considered in the review included compliance with specifications, the warranty and the firm's ability to honor the terms of the warranty, the chemical system's capabilities, cost, and the firm's ability to provide service/maintenance, parts and supplies. The proposal from Galaxy Associates, Inc. met all of the specifications. The proposal contains an option that will permit the City Manager, at his discretion, to extend the agreement for an additional four years, in one- year increments. On June 24, 2008, Council approved an increase in annual expenditures with Rieskamp Equipment Company, Inc. for automated wash bay service/maintenance and supplies. On May 24, 2005, Council approved an agreement with Rieskamp Equipment Company, Inc. to provide service/maintenance and supplies for the city's automated wash bay. Funding is available in the Field Operations Department's Equipment Management operating budget. Grants Capital Expense One-Time Cost Budgeted Unbudgeted Total X $70,000 8 Account Name, Fund,Account and Line Item Number: Car Wash Supplies and Service, Account No. 1040-13510-523240, $70,000 The recommendation is to authorize the award of Automated Truck-Car Wash Bay Service and Supplies and authorize the City Manager to enter into an agreement with Galaxy Associates, Inc. in the amount of$70,000, and to renew the agreement, at his discretion, for an additional four years, in one year increments. CONSENT RESOLUTIONS 10. MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH MARICOPA COUNTY ADULT PROBATION DEPARTMENT This is a request for City Council to adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into a memorandum of understanding(MOU)with the Maricopa County Adult Probation Department (MCAPD) for exchange of probation data and law enforcement information. This MOU supports Council's goal of one community committed to public safety by enhancing the Police Department's means to electronically gather information on adult probationers for crime forecasting. The MCAPD has been sharing information with the Police Department for approximately 10 years. The information has been used to identify several suspects involved in criminal activity, which led to their arrest. Under this MOU, the Police Department will begin to share information with MCAPD. The sharing of this information will assist both MCAPD and the Police Department in solving crimes. This new MOU is necessary because MCAPD needed to modify the original 2001 MOU to allow the two-way sharing of information. The information the Police Department receives from MCAPD assists with keeping track of probationers in our community. The information helps the police solve crimes by assisting with the identification of suspects who may be on probation. The recommendation is to waive reading beyond the title and adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into a memorandum of understanding with the Maricopa County Adult Probation Department for exchange of probation data and law enforcement information. Resolution No. 4437 New Series was read by number and title only, it being A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, MARICOPA COUNTY, ARIZONA, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE ENTERING INTO OF A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING FOR DATA EXCHANGE WITH THE MARICOPA COUNTY ADULT PROBATION DEPARTMENT. 11. INTERNET CRIMES AGAINST CHILDREN GRANT ACCEPTANCE This is a request for City Council to adopt a resolution authorizing the Police Chief to accept the FY 2010-11 Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) sub-grant, funded by the United States 9 Department of Justice through the Phoenix Police Department, in the approximate amount of $5,000. This sub-grant award supports Council's goals of one community committed to public safety and one community with high-quality services for citizens by enhancing the ability of police to investigate and successfully prosecute offenders of internet crimes against children. The ICAC Task Force is managed by the Phoenix Police Department, which is the primary ICAC grantee. The Police Department assigned a detective to the ICAC Task Force in 2007. This detective conducts forensics analysis of technology used by offenders. This sub-grant will fund the purchase of digital forensic equipment. It is imperative that the detective have the resources necessary to keep up with offenders, who frequently use the most up-to-date systems and software available. On September 8, 2009, Council approved the acceptance of the FY 2009-10 Internet Crimes Against Children sub-grant. The equipment will enhance the detective's ability to identify, obtain and admit evidence into court to support adjudication of offenders who have victimized citizens. There is no financial match required for this funding. There will be no on-going costs associated with the purchases. Grants Capital Expense One-Time Cost Budgeted Unbudgeted Total X $5,000 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 accepted. The recommendation is to waive reading beyond the title and adopt a resolution authorizing the Police Chief to accept the FY 2010-11 Internet Crimes Against Children sub-grant, funded by the United States Department of Justice through the Phoenix Police Department, in the approximate amount of$5,000. Resolution No. 4438 New Series was read by number and title only, it being A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, MARICOPA COUNTY, ARIZONA, ACCEPTING THE FY2010-11 INTERNET CRIMES AGAINST CHILDREN SUB-GRANT FUNDED BY THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE ON BEHALF OF THE GLENDALE POLICE DEPARTMENT. 12. 2010 BULLETPROOF VEST PARTNERSHIP GRANT ACCEPTANCE 10 This is a request for City Council to adopt a resolution authorizing the Police Chief to accept a 2010 Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant in the approximate amount of $45,586.39 from the Bureau of Justice Assistance. This request supports Council's goal of one community committed to public safety by providing the Police Department additional means to provide officers with bulletproof vests. This grant is an annual award that assists the Police Department with a portion of funding for bulletproof vests. The vests are on a five-year replacement plan. The officers purchase vests that have been approved by the Police Department and are reimbursed up to $1,000. On November 24, 2009 Council approved the acceptance of the 2009 Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant. There is no financial match required for this grant. Grants Capital Expense One-Time Cost Budgeted Unbudgeted Total X $45,586.39 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 accepted. The recommendation is to waive reading beyond the title and adopt a resolution authorizing the Police Chief to accept a 2010 Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant in the approximate amount of $45,586.39 from the Bureau of Justice Assistance. Resolution No. 4439 New Series was read by number and title only, it being A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, MARICOPA COUNTY, ARIZONA, ACCEPTING THE 2010 BULLETPROOF VEST PARTNERSHIP GRANT FROM THE BUREAU OF JUSTICE ASSISTANCE ON BEHALF OF THE GLENDALE POLICE DEPARTMENT. 13. 2010 ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY GRANT ACCEPTANCE This is a request for City Council to adopt a resolution authorizing the Fire and Police Chiefs to accept the 2010 Arizona Department of Homeland Security grant funds in the approximate amount of$673,696. This request supports Council's goal of one community focused on public safety for citizens by providing both Fire and Police Departments funding to purchase homeland security related equipment. The Fire Department will be receiving approximately $509,696 and the Police Department will be receiving approximately $164,000. This funding will be used to continue and enhance 11 operations by providing the necessary training and equipment to maintain a high level of preparedness. Since 1999 Glendale has been able to leverage city funds with grant funds to enhance first responder preparedness. Grant funds have been used to purchase safety equipment to protect first responders, specialized equipment for technical operations, and equipment to enhance communication efforts, as well as to develop preparedness training and to enhance prevention and intervention programs. On August 11, 2009, Council approved the acceptance of Arizona Department of Homeland Security grants in the total amount of$1,079,156. There are no matching funds required for these grants. This is one-time funding by the Arizona Department of Homeland Security. Any future operating and maintenance costs for equipment purchased through these grants will come from the Fire and Police Departments existing operating budgets. Grants Capital Expense One-Time Cost Budgeted Unbudgeted Total X $673,696 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 Fire and Police Chiefs to accept the 2010 Arizona Department of Homeland Security grant funds in the approximate amount of$673,696. Resolution No. 4440 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 2010 ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY GRANT FUNDING IN THE APPROXIMATE AMOUNT OF $673,696 ON BEHALF OF THE GLENDALE FIRE AND POLICE DEPARTMENTS. It was moved by Knaack and seconded by Martinez, to approve the recommended actions on Consent Agenda Item Nos. 1 through 13, including the approval and adoption of Resolution No. 4437 New Series, Resolution No. 4438 New Series,Resolution No. 4439 New Series, and Resolution No. 4440 New Series; and to forward Special Event Liquor License Applications for Police Unity Tour of Florida, Inc., and the Glendale Arts Council and Liquor License Applications No.3-0848 for Sam's Club,No.3-1312 for Bueno Burger Mex- American Grill, No. 3-1315 for CVS Pharmacy, No. 3-1316 for Fuddruckers, and No. 3- 1317 for Woody's BBQ to the State of Arizona Department of Liquor Licenses and Control,with the recommendation for approval. The motion carried unanimously. 12 ORDINANCES 14. FIRE CODE ADOPTION AND REVISED SPRINKLER ORDINANCE Mark Burdick, Fire Chief, presented this item. This is a request for City Council to adopt an ordinance amending Glendale City Code Chapter 16, adopting the 2009 International Fire Code (IFC) and amending the current sprinkler system ordinance to require that all new commercial construction have an automatic sprinkler system. This item addresses Council's goal of one community committed to public safety by providing Glendale residential, commercial and industrial communities with current and relevant fire and life safety standards. Fire Code: The City of Glendale has adopted the International Code Council (ICC) code series as the model codes for this jurisdiction. The Fire and Building Safety Department staff completed the code update process, which included a comprehensive review of the 2009 IFC. The 2009 IFC is the most recent edition and has been reviewed and amended for adoption. Sprinkler System: This ordinance also revises the Glendale City Code, Chapter 16, Article III, which addresses sprinkler systems. The Fire Department is proposing a zero square foot sprinkler standard, applicable to all newly-constructed commercial buildings. The current sprinkler code ordinance requires an automatic sprinkler system be installed in all commercial structures that exceed 5,000 square feet. This code revision is applicable to all commercial structures and does not include residential one and two family dwellings and townhomes. All valley cities to include Avondale, Peoria, Phoenix, Scottsdale, Tempe, Chandler, Mesa and Peoria have updated to this standard and require an automatic sprinkler system for all new commercial construction. The last fire code update was adopted on October 28, 2003. The adoption of nationally recognized standards enhances public safety by providing Glendale's residential, commercial and industrial communities with current and relevant fire and life safety standards. With the adoption of the 2009 IFC, the city maintains its compliance with Insurance Services Office (ISO) criterion by adopting a current and nationally recognized standard, lowering commercial insurance rates and attracting new businesses to the city. The Fire Department conducted public meetings on May 3 and May 6, 2010. During each public meeting the entire code amendment package was available for review and comment. Public notice included posting on the city's official posting board and website. Stakeholders and special interest groups were contacted in May and October 2010 with information on the Fire 13 Code Adoption and Revised Sprinkler Ordinance. No comments or concerns have been received. Adoption of the 2009 IFC will require the purchase of code books, associated materials and inspector training. Funds are available in the Fire Prevention Division FY 2010-11 operating budget. Grants Capital Expense One-Time Cost Budgeted Unbudgeted Total X $2,394 Account Name, Fund,Account and Line Item Number: Professional and Contractual, Account No. 1000-12441-518200, $2,394 The recommendation is to waive reading beyond the title and adopt an ordinance amending Glendale City Code Chapter 16 adopting the 2009 International Fire Code (IFC) and amending the current sprinkler system article for commercial structures with an effective date of thirty (30) days after passage of the ordinance by Glendale City Council. Ordinance No. 2750 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 16 (FIRE PREVENTION AND PROTECTION), ARTICLE II (TECHNICAL STANDARDS) AND ARTICLE III (SPRINKLER SYSTEMS); AND SETTING FORTH AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Councilmember Clark asked that the amended section requiring automatic fire sprinklers in new commercial structures be clarified further with regard to exempting residential units. Chief Burdick responded the amended section has two exceptions listed one of these is the exemption of residential one and two family dwellings and townhomes. Councilmember Clark said the clarification was important as concern was expressed by the building community in regard to this amendment applying to residential. Councilmember Martinez asked if other cities had automatic sprinkler requirements for residential units. Chief Burdick noted Scottsdale had this requirement. Peoria requires it for new residential North of Jomax Road. He added Mesa also has a provision but believes there is an option. Councilmember Martinez said in these economic times, he could understand that there might be concerns with Glendale adopting such requirements. However, Councilmember Martinez asked if the city could require that residential developers offer an automatic sprinkler option to home buyers. He said staff would look into options regarding automatic fire sprinkler systems in new residences and come back with a recommendation to City Council. Vice Mayor Frate asked Chief Burdick to explain how the amendment would affect a business that wanted to remodel. Chief Burdick explained the amendment would eliminate the minimum 5,000 sq. ft. exception for new construction but remodels now have more flexibility. He noted that under both the existing and amended code a business remodel was handled on a case by case scenario, but under the new code remodels are tied better to the building code. 14 It was moved by Goulet, and seconded by Clark, to approve Ordinance No. 2750 New Series. Motion carried on a roll call vote, with the following Councilmembers voting "aye": Clark, Goulet, Lieberman, Knaack, Martinez, and Frate. Members voting "nay": none. MOTION TO EXCUSE MAYOR SCRUGGS It was moved by Lieberman, and seconded by Knaack, to excuse Mayor Scruggs from tonight's Council meeting. The motion carried unanimously. REQUEST FOR FUTURE WORKSHOP AND EXECUTIVE SESSION It was moved by Lieberman, and seconded by Clark, to hold a City Council Workshop at 1:30 p.m. in Room B-3 of the City Council Chambers on Tuesday,November 16, 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 comments from citizens. COUNCIL COMMENTS AND SUGGESTIONS Councilmember Clark said she used an open house format, her responding directly to citizen questions with no presentations, at her recent Fall District Meeting. She noted there was a good turnout over 40 people and a lot of questions. She said the people seemed to like the format so she would be using it again. Councilmember Lieberman thanked the people, who attended the Glendale's Salute to Veterans event at Westgate City Center last Saturday. He commented on the large number of people and activities including bands. He encouraged people to attend the city's Veteran Day Ceremony at 10:00 a.m. this Thursday, November 11th. The ceremony will be at the city's veteran memorial which is located outside the Main Library, at 59th Avenue and W. Brown St. He commented that he would use the same open house format referred to by Councilmember Clark at his next district meeting which is at 6:30 p.m., on November 17th, at the Rose Lane Pool building. Councilmember Martinez congratulated Mr. Beasley, Ms. Frisoni and her staff on winning six of the International Festivals and Events Association (IFEA) Pinnacle Awards. He expressed the City Council's pride in their accomplishment. Councilmember Knaack also encouraged people to attend the city's Veteran Day Ceremony this Thursday. She noted it was the city's hometown celebration to honor those who have served in the military. 15 Vice Mayor Frate commented on the city's Veteran Day Ceremony and hoped all would attend. He asked that everyone watch children around water. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meet' as adjourned at 7:30 p.m. Pame a Hanna- City Clerk 16