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MINUTES OF THE
GLENDALE CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Council Chambers
5850 West Glendale Avenue
November 23,2010
7:00 p.m.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Elaine M. Scruggs, with the following
Councilmembers present: Joyce V. Clark, David M. Goulet, Yvonne J. Knaack, H. Philip
Lieberman and Manuel D. Martinez.
Vice Mayor Steve E. Frate was absent.
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 3 resolutions and 3 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 NOVEMBER 9, 2010 CITY COUNCIL MEETING
It was moved by Goulet, and seconded by Clark, to dispense with the reading of the
minutes of the November 9, 2010 Regular City Council meeting, as each member of the Council
had been provided copies in advance, and approve them as written. The motion carried
unanimously.
BOARDS,COMMISSIONS AND OTHER BODIES
BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND OTHER BODIES
This is a request for City Council to approve the recommended appointments to the following
boards, commissions and other bodies that have a vacancy or expired term and for the Mayor to
administer the Oath of Office to those appointees in attendance.
Effective Expiration
Aviation Advisory Commission
Carl Duggins Cactus Reappointment 11/24/2010 11/24/2012
Ron Cohoe—Chair Yucca Appointment 11/28/2010 11/24/2011
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Carl Duggins—Vice Chair Ocotillo Appointment 11/28/2010 11/24/2011
Historic Preservation Commission
Marlene Versluis Barrel Appointment 11/23/2010 04/14/2011
Parks &Recreation Advisory Commission
Edgar Hernandez Yucca Appointment 11/23/2010 04/09/2011
Personnel Board
Herbert Haley Yucca Appointment 12/22/2010 12/22/2012
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 Knaack, to appoint Carl Duggins and Ron
Cohoe to the Aviation Advisory Commission; Marlene Versluis to the Historic Preservation
Commission; Edgar Hernandez to the Parks & Recreation Advisory Commission; and
Herbert Haley to the Personnel Board, for the terms listed above. The motion carried
unanimously.
Mayor Scruggs called the appointees in attendance forward and issued the Oath of Office.
PROCLAMATIONS AND AWARDS
RECOGNITION OF STUDENTS FOR"RECYCLING IS FUN" DESIGN-A-SIGN CONTEST
This is a request for City Council to recognize four Glendale students for their drawings
submitted for a Design-A-Sign contest sponsored by the Glendale Sanitation Division.
The Sanitation Division initiated a contest for children ages six through nine to submit a drawing
with the theme "Recycling is Fun." This is the sixth year that the contest has been held. A total
of 53 children participated in the contest, representing 10 schools in the City of Glendale. All
participating children received a certificate of recognition. Winners in each age group will have
their artwork reproduced on a sign for display on the side of one of the city's garbage trucks.
The Glendale Recycling Program provides residents the opportunity to recycle by collecting
paper, cardboard, plastic, and metal products once a week from each single family home. The
key to a lasting program in the community is to encourage children to learn about recycling and
participate in the program. Thousands of children have taken tours of the Glendale Materials
Recovery Facility where recyclable material is processed and sold. The prominent display of the
children's artwork reaches out to the next generation of recyclers thereby helping to reinforce
recycling.
The recommendation is to present Jack Szokol (age 6), Viviana Tena (age 7), Vance Lo Pinto
(age 8) and Victoria Munoz (age 9) certificates of recognition and a plaque as the four winning
entries selected for the Design-A-Sign contest.
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Mayor Scruggs called Debbie Coy, Recycling Coordinator, forward. Ms. Coy stated that
the recycling division held a contest for children aged 6 to 9 to submit drawings with the theme
"Recycling is Fun". Entries were judges on creativity, use of color, and relevance to theme. The
recycling program collects recyclables once a week from single family homes. The contest
encourages children to participate in the recycling program as well as getting information out to
residents.
The children were called up individually to receive their plaques and certificates.
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 and 10 by number and title.
1. SPECIAL EVENT LIQUOR LICENSE, GLENDALE CIVIC PRIDE AMBASSADORS
FOUNDATION
This is a request for City Council to approve a special event liquor license for the Glendale Civic
Pride Ambassadors Foundation. The event will be held on the south lawn of University of
Phoenix Stadium located at 1 Cardinals Drive on Saturday, December 4, 2010, from noon to 11
p.m. The purpose of this special event liquor license is for a fundraiser.
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 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, ASSYRIAN CHURCH OF THE EAST
This is a request for City Council to approve a special event liquor license for the Assyrian
Church of the East. The event will be held at Assyrian Church of the East located at 17334
North 63rd Avenue on Saturday, December 4, 2010, from 5 p.m. to 1 a.m. The purpose of this
special event liquor license is for a fundraiser.
If this application is approved, the total number of days expended by this applicant will be seven
of the allowed 10 days per calendar year. Under the provisions of A.R.S. § 4-203.02, the
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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. 3-1318, SMASHBURGER
This is a request for City Council to approve a new, non-transferable series 12 (Restaurant)
license. Smashburger is located at 5870 West Thunderbird Road, Suite A4. The Arizona
Department of Liquor Licenses and Control application (No. 12078529) was submitted by
Andrea Dahlman Lewkowitz.
The location of the establishment is 5870 West Thunderbird Road, Suite A4, and is located
within the Sahuaro District. The property is zoned C-2 (General Commercial). The population
density within a one-mile radius is 16,487. This series 12 is a new, non-transferable 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 4
07 Bar-Beer and Wine 4
09 Liquor Store-All Liquor 3
10 Liquor Store -Beer and Wine 4
12 Restaurant 6
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.
4. LIQUOR LICENSE NO. 3-1319, ZING
This is a request for City Council to approve a new, non-transferable series 12 (Restaurant)
license. Zing is located at 5819 West Glendale Avenue. The Arizona Department of Liquor
Licenses and Control application(No. 12078536) was submitted by Robert Gordon Stratton.
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The location of the establishment is 5819 West Glendale Avenue and is located within the
Ocotillo District. The property is zoned PR (Pedestrian Retail). The population density within a
one-mile radius is 20,217. 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 Barr All Liquor 4
07 Bar- Beer and Wine 2
09 Liquor Store -All Liquor 3
10 Liquor Store - Beer and Wine 13
12 Restaurant 13
14 Private Club 3
Total 38
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. AWARD OF PROPOSAL, TEMPORARY WORKERS FOR RECYCLING FACILITY
AND FIELD OPERATIONS
This is a request for City Council to authorize the award of proposal and authorize the City
Manager to enter into an Agreement for Temporary Workers for the Recycling Facility and Field
Operations with Lumea Staffing, Inc. to provide temporary employment services.
This request addresses Council's goal of one community that is fiscally sound for citizens by
allowing the city to utilize sound financial practices while maintaining a high-level of
operational efficiency and service delivery.
A request for proposal was issued for staffing services to provide temporary workers for
processing recyclables at the city's Recycling Facility and, on occasion, for other temporary
worker needs in the Field Operations department. The Recycling Facility has operated with
temporary workers since opening in July 2000. Six offers were received in response to proposal
11-21. An evaluation committee comprised of staff from Field Operations reviewed the offers.
Specific evaluation criteria considered in the review included: compliance with specifications,
ability to provide the service, cost, experience and references. Lumea Staffing, Inc. was the
highest scoring offer.
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The term of the agreement with Lumea Staffing, Inc. will be for an initial period of one year,
with the option to extend at the discretion of the City Manager, for an additional four years in
one-year increments. The temporary staffing services outlined in the agreement will be limited
to a maximum amount of$720,000 per year.
On December 27, 2005, Council approved an agreement with a primary agency, Excel Staffing
Services Inc., and a secondary agency, B&B Employment, for temporary employment services at
the Recycling Facility. The secondary agency was not utilized during the term of the contract.
This agreement provides a financial benefit to the community because the use of temporary
workers allows the city to keep staffing expenditures low for solid waste and field operations
services.
Funds are available in the FY 2010-11 operating budget of the Field Operations Department.
Grants Capital Expense One-Time Cost Budgeted Unbudgeted Total
X $720,000
Account Name, Fund,Account and Line Item Number:
MRF Operations, Account No. 2440-17750-515200, $630,000
Commercial Frontload, Account No. 2480-17820-515200, $70,000
Residential-Loose Trash Collection, Account No. 2480-17840-515200, $20,000
The recommendation is to authorize the award of Temporary Workers for the Recycling Facility
and Field Operations and authorize the City Manager to enter into an agreement with Lumea
Staffing, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $720,000, and to renew the agreement, at his discretion,
for an additional four years in one-year increments.
6. CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT: OASIS WATER CAMPUS TREATMENT PLANT
MODIFICATIONS
This is a request for City Council to authorize the City Manager to enter into a Construction
Agreement with Vans Construction Company for construction services for the installation of a
new polymer storage tank and accessories at the Oasis Water Campus Treatment Plant in an
amount not to exceed $119,360.
This request supports Council's goal of one community that is fiscally sound and one community
with high-quality services for citizens by implementing cost effective solutions that aid the city
in providing essential water service to the citizens of Glendale.
The new polymer storage tank and accessories will replace the existing temporary storage tank at
the Oasis Water Campus Treatment Plant to better meet production demands and reduce
operating costs. This project is expected to reduce annual plant operating costs. Currently, the
annual operating cost for polymer supplies for the tank is approximately $92,720. The proposed
replacement tank has an increased holding capacity ten times larger than the current tank,
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resulting in delivery charge savings. The present value of the annual cost savings would be
approximately$29,000.
The project was bid on September 30, 2010 and five bids were received. The bids were
reviewed by personnel from the Engineering Department. Vans Construction Company was the
lowest responsive responsible bidder.
This project will benefit the community by providing a more cost effective solution for water
treatment.
Funding is available in the FY 2010-11 capital improvement plan. The operating cost associated
with this project is minimal once completed and will be absorbed by the Utilities operating
budget.
Grants Capital Expense One-Time Cost Budgeted Unbudgeted Total
X X $119,360
Account Name, Fund,Account and Line Item Number:
Oasis Water Campus, Account No. 2400-61003-550800, $119,360
The recommendation is to authorize the City Manager to enter into a Construction Agreement
with Vans Constructions Company for construction services for the installation of a new polymer
storage tank and accessories at the Oasis Water Campus Treatment Plant in an amount not to
exceed $119,360.
7. MOTOROLA SERVICE AGREEMENT
This is a request for City Council to authorize the City Manager to renew a two-year service
agreement with Motorola, Inc. for radio service and mobile data software.
Renewal of the Motorola service agreement will address the Council goal of one community
committed to public safety. Approval of the agreement will allow the department to continue to
have dependable, uninterrupted service and support to radio and computer systems.
The service agreement is a two-year renewal. This agreement will provide support for all Police
Department radios, as well as radios used by the Utilities, Sanitation, Landfill and Transportation
departments. Motorola will provide service, system maintenance and upgrades under this
agreement. This agreement will also provide software support for the computers in patrol
vehicles.
On August 25, 2009, Council approved a one-year renewal of the radio services agreement with
Motorola, Inc.
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Radio and mobile data systems are essential for providing reliable communication between
police officers and dispatch. These services will allow officers to continue to provide timely
service to citizens.
The two-year service agreement is $456,844.92 per year and will be paid annually. A portion of
the funds are available in the operating budget of the Police Department. The remainder will be
funded by the capital improvement plan.
The Utilities, Sanitation, Landfill and Transportation departments will be charged for a portion
of the service agreement. The annual cost will be approximately $34,000 of the total amount.
This amount is based on each department's respective usage of the system. Funds are available
in their operating budget.
Grants Capital Expense One-Time Cost Budgeted Un budgeted Total
X X $456,844.92
Account Name, Fund,Account and Line Item Number:
PD-Communications, Account No. 1000-12230-526800, $285,644
Police Digital Communications System, Account No. 2040-75012-551200, $171,200.92
The recommendation is to authorize the City Manager to renew a two-year service agreement
with Motorola, Inc. for radio service and mobile data software.
8. WAREHOUSE LEASE FOR EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES
This is a request for City Council to approve the expenditure of Federal Homeland Security grant
funds to lease warehouse space for public safety equipment and supplies.
This item addresses Council's goal of one community committed to public safety by centralizing
essential Public Safety Homeland Security equipment and supplies.
The subleasing of 16,000 square feet of warehouse space in the City of Glendale is a cooperative
effort between the Police and Fire Departments. There is currently no similar space available in
a city-owned building. Currently, this equipment is stored in various locations across the city.
This project has been approved through the U.S. Department of Homeland Security/FEMA
Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) and Metropolitan Medical Response System (MMRS)
programs. The warehouse space for this lease has been identified and continued use of this space
will be addressed through future U.S. Department of Homeland Security grant programs. The
city's Material Control Division will continue to monitor the receipt of new equipment housed in
this facility.
On November 9, 2010, Council approved the acceptance of the 2010 State Homeland Security
grant.
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This project will benefit the community by helping to allow the Police and Fire Departments to
function more efficiently and effectively by providing a centralized location for valuable public
safety assets.
Funds are available through the 2010 UASI GPD RRT grant, 2010 UASI GFD RRT grant, 2010
State Homeland Security Grant Program (SHSGP) GFD Citizens Corps grant and the MMRS
grant.
Grants Capital Expense One-Time Cost Budgeted Unbudgeted Total
X $143,360
Account Name, Fund,Account and Line Item Number:
2010 UASI GPD RRT, Account No. 1840-33162-528600, $30,000
2010 UASI GFD RRT, Account No. 1840-34068-528600, $60,000
2010 SHSGP GFD Citizens Corps, Account No. 1840-34066-528600, $6,000
2010 MMRS, Account No. 1840-34069-528600, $47,360
The recommendation is to approve the expenditure of Federal Homeland Security grant funds to
lease warehouse space for public safety equipment and supplies storage.
CONSENT RESOLUTIONS
9. FIRE PREVENTION SERVICE FEES
This is a request for City Council to adopt a resolution establishing the Fire Prevention Service
Fees with an effective date of January 1, 2011.
This item addresses Council's goal of one community committed to public safety by conducting
building inspections that ensure safety for the public and first responders. This item also
addresses Council's goal of a community that is fiscally sound by developing a fee-based
inspection program for existing buildings.
The Glendale Fire Department, through its Fire Prevention Division, provides inspection services
for new construction, existing businesses and hazardous or special operations through
operational permits. These programs are funded by the general fund. Current city code allows
the Fire Department to charge for new construction and operational permit inspections only.
Assessing a fee to cover fire inspection services has been standard practice for most fire
departments within the valley for many years. This program will ensure fees are applied
consistently for existing business inspection services.
The fees proposed by Glendale are comparable with those charged by other valley cities. The
City of Peoria charges between $50 and $1,950 annually based on the square footage of the
business. The City of Mesa charges a set $15 fee annually, plus an additional $150, $250 or
$450 based on the risk/hazard classification of the business.
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The Fire Prevention Service fees were discussed at the March 23 and March 30, 2010 budget
workshops.
The inspection program for existing buildings is an essential part of the fire and safety
infrastructure that is paramount for the community's long-term wellbeing. Routine safety
inspections protect the business community's investment and enhance safety for the public and
first responders while reducing risks throughout the city.
The Fire Department conducted public meetings on May 3 and May 6, 2010. During each public
meeting the Fire Prevention Service Fees package was available for review and comment.
Public notice included posting on the city's official posting board and website. No comments or
concerns have been received.
This program is estimated to generate annual revenue of approximately $290,000 that will be
deposited in the general fund. The revenue is based on the following annual fee and inspection
schedule:
The annual rate of $300 applies to high hazard/ high business operations. These include
factories, warehouses, large mercantile, movie theatres, stadiums, arenas, malls, large
restaurants, schools and hospitals.
The annual rate of$75 applies to medium hazard business. These include mercantile, churches,
multi-family housing, hotels and car dealerships.
The annual rate of $12.50 applies to low hazard businesses. These include small businesses,
offices, small restaurants and small convenience stores.
This program will be administered by the Fire Department through the tax and license billing
system and the revenue will be used to cover all expenses. It is estimated to cost approximately
$42,900 annually to administer the program.
The recommendation is to waive reading beyond the title and adopt a resolution establishing the
Fire Prevention Service Fees with an effective date of January 1, 2011.
Resolution No. 4441 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 APPENDIX B OF THE GLENDALE CITY CODE
BY ESTABLISHING FIRE PREVENTION SERVICE FEES; AND SETTING FORTH
AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
10. INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT WITH ADOT FOR TRAFFIC SIGNAL
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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
traffic signal upgrades.
Enhancing transportation and improving current infrastructure directly addresses Council's goal
of one community with high-quality services for citizens.
Glendale has secured federal Surface Transportation (STP) funds through the Federal Highway
Administration (FHWA) for traffic signal improvements. These funds represent savings from
several traffic signal and intelligent transportation systems projects that were funded by the
American Recovery and Reinvestment Act(ARRA).
New traffic signal controllers will be purchased by Glendale to replace older equipment and
continue the effort to standardize controllers throughout the city. The project will also replace
older pedestrian signal heads with new countdown pedestrian heads and pedestrian push buttons.
On October 27, 2009, Council approved intergovernmental agreements with ADOT for previous
Glendale ARRA projects.
Traffic signal upgrades will continue to provide safe and efficient traffic management and it will
ensure that the city is using the latest technology for these critical functions.
The total cost for these traffic signal upgrades is $250,000. Federal STP funds in the amount of
$235,750 are available for this project. There is a required local match of$14,250. Funds for
the financial match are available in the FY 2010-11 GO Transportation capital improvement
plan.
Grants Capital Expense One-Time Cost Budgeted Unbudgeted Total
X X X $250,000
Account Name, Fund,Account and Line Item Number:
A specific project account will be established in Fund 1650, the city's Transportation Grant Fund,
once the agreement is formally executed, $235,750
Smart Traffic Signals, Account No. 2210-65005-550800, $14,250
Waive reading beyond the title and adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into
the intergovernmental agreement with the Arizona Department of Transportation for traffic
signal upgrades.
Resolution No. 4442 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 10-1761) TO UPGRADE SIGNAL EQUIPMENT AT
VARIOUS LOCATIONS IN THE CITY OF GLENDALE.
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It was moved by Martinez and seconded by Knaack, to approve the recommended
actions on Consent Agenda Item Nos. 1 through 10, including the approval and adoption of
Resolution No. 4441 New Series, and Resolution No. 4442 New Series; and to forward
Special Event Liquor License Application for Glendale Civic Pride Ambassadors, Assyrian
Church of the East and Liquor License Application No. 3-1318 for Smashburger and No. 3-
1319 for Zing to the State of Arizona Department of Liquor Licenses and Control,with the
recommendation for approval. The motion carried unanimously.
ORDINANCES
11. ARIZONA PUBLIC SERVICE COMPANY POWER DISTRIBUTION EASEMENTS
Mr. Larry Broyles, City Engineer, presented this item.
This is a request for City Council to adopt an ordinance granting two easements in favor of
Arizona Public Service Company (APS) for power distribution lines across portions of two city-
owned well sites: one at Manistee Ranch Park near the intersection of 51St and Northern Avenues
and, one next to Lions Park on Frier Drive and 63rd Avenue.
Granting the utility easements supports Council's goal of one community with high-quality
services for citizens by allowing APS to provide electrical power to the city's well sites which
provide groundwater supply to the residents of Glendale.
The wells were upgraded to serve as potable water wells as part of the Zone 4 Groundwater
Treatment Plant project. In order to provide electrical power to the well sites, APS must install
underground electrical equipment and transformer. To maintain these facilities, APS has
requested the city grant it easements.
The recommendation is to waive reading beyond the title and adopt an ordinance authorizing the
City Manager to execute two easements in favor of Arizona Public Service Company for power
distribution lines across portions of two city-owned well sites: one at Manistee Ranch Park near
the intersection of 51St and Northern Avenues and, one next to Lions Park on Frier Drive and 63`d
Avenue.
Ordinance No. 2751 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 TWO
UTILITY EASEMENTS IN FAVOR OF ARIZONA PUBLIC SERVICE COMPANY ON
CITY-OWNED WELL SITES: AT MANISTEE RANCH PARK NEAR 51ST AVENUE
AND NORTHERN; AND NEXT TO LIONS PARK ON FRIER DRIVE AND 63RD
AVENUE IN GLENDALE, ARIZONA; AND ORDERING THAT A CERTIFIED COPY
OF THIS ORDINANCE BE RECORDED.
It was moved by Goulet, and seconded by Clark, to approve Ordinance No. 2751
New Series. Motion carried on a roll call vote, with the following Councilmembers voting
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"aye": Clark, Goulet, Lieberman, Knaack, Martinez, and Scruggs. Members voting
"nay": none.
12. SOUTHWEST GAS CORPORATION EASEMENT: EAST SIDE GLEN HARBOR
BOULEVARD, SOUTH OF GLENDALE AVENUE
Mr. Larry Broyles, City Engineer, presented this item.
This is a request for City Council to adopt an ordinance granting a utility easement for natural
gas distribution facilities in favor of Southwest Gas Corporation (SWG) along the east side of
Glen Harbor Boulevard, south of Glendale Avenue.
Approving this easement supports Council's goal of one community with quality economic
development by allowing SWG to provide service to the Western Maricopa Education Center
(WestMEC) while protecting its existing service line to the Glendale Municipal Airport.
This easement is for a new line to provide service to the new WestMEC campus, as well as
service lines providing service to other buildings on the airport property, along Glen Harbor
Boulevard.
The recommendation is to waive reading beyond the title and adopt an ordinance authorizing the
City Manager to execute a utility easement for natural gas distribution in favor of Southwest Gas
Corporation along the east side of Glen Harbor Boulevard, south of Glendale Avenue.
Ordinance No. 2752 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 NATURAL GAS PIPELINES AND APPURTENANCES
IN FAVOR OF SOUTHWEST GAS CORPORATION AT THE GLENDALE
MUNICIPAL AIRPORT; AND ORDERING THAT A CERTIFIED COPY OF THIS
ORDINANCE BE RECORDED.
It was moved by Clark, and seconded by Martinez, to approve Ordinance No. 2752
New Series. Motion carried on a roll call vote, with the following Councilmembers voting
"aye": Clark, Goulet, Lieberman, Knaack, Martinez, and Scruggs. Members voting
"nay": none.
13. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE ORDINANCE
Ms. Cathy Gorham, Deputy City Manager, presented this item.
This is a request for City Council to adopt an ordinance amending Glendale City Code, Chapter
2, Article VIII relating to the dissolution of the Housing Advisory Commission and amending
Chapter 28, Article III related to the composition and functions of the Community Development
Advisory Committee (CDAC).
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Changes to the composition and functions of CDAC support Council's goals of one community
with strong neighborhoods and one community with high-quality services for citizens.
Effective July 1, 2010, the city was designated by the Arizona Department of Economic Security
(DES) as a Community Action Agency. Prior to this designation and Council's June 22, 2010
approval of a five-year intergovernmental agreement (IGA) directly with the state, the city's
Community Action Program (CAP) had been providing services to low and moderate-income
Glendale residents for 28 years through an IGA with Maricopa County Human Services. The
new IGA with the state requires that a tri-partite advisory board be put in place to monitor and
evaluate CAP services and to also assist with development of a community needs assessment.
In June 2010, Community Partnerships staff completed an evaluation of the roles and
responsibilities of the city's Housing Advisory Commission. The evaluation showed the
commission met only once or twice a year and that the functions were similar to those of CDAC.
On September 7, 2010, staff recommended to the Council Government Services Committee
(GSC) that CDAC's roles and responsibilities be modified to include those of the city's existing
Housing Advisory Commission, to provide guidance related to CAP and its needs assessment,
and to increase the size of CDAC to 13 members to meet the state requirements for an advisory
board. The GSC agreed with the recommendations and asked staff to proceed with changes to
the ordinance and to develop Bylaws for CDAC.
The committee will now have the responsibility to serve in an advisory capacity to the city on all
of its major social service programs including the Community Development Block Grant
(CDBG), public housing and CAP. These programs work to ensure that neighborhoods and
low/moderate income households and residents are involved in development of a community
needs assessment and that federal and state funding is allocated appropriately to meet these
needs.
On September 7, 2010, the Council's GSC approved staff moving forward to consolidate three
functions related to the city's social service programs into the advisory role of the CDAC.
On June 22, 2010, Council approved a five-year IGA with DES for the provision of Community
Services Block Grant(CSBG) services through the city's CAP.
The city's approach to providing critical social services is strengthened by having one official
advisory board with diverse representation evaluating and making recommendations to Council
regarding community needs and federal and state funding allocations through the CDBG and
CSBG programs. This change will also strengthen the working relationships between the city's
Community Revitalization, Community Housing and CAP divisions and streamline service
delivery through leveraging of resources.
Staff will work closely with Council, the community and neighborhoods across the city to ensure
diverse interests (business, non-profit, schools, low/moderate income individuals) have an
opportunity to apply for vacancies on CDAC and have input into the annual needs assessment
required of all three programs.
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The recommendation is to waive reading beyond the title and adopt an ordinance amending
Glendale City Code, Chapter 2, Article VIII relating to the dissolution of the Housing Advisory
Commission and amending Chapter 28, Article III related to the composition and functions of
the Community Development Advisory Committee.
Ordinance No. 2753 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 2, ARTICLE
VIII, DIVISION 2, RELATING TO DISSOLUTION OF THE HOUSING ADVISORY
COMMISSION; AMENDING GLENDALE CITY CODE, CHAPTER 28, ARTICLE III,
BY CHANGING THE COMPOSITION OF THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
ADVISORY COMMITTEE, ADDING THE FUNCTIONS OF THE HOUSING
ADVISORY COMMISSION TO THOSE OF THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
ADVISORY COMMITTEE, AND AUTHORIZING THE COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE TO ADVISE THE COMMUNITY
ACTION PROGRAM; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
It was moved by Clark, and seconded by Knaack, to approve Ordinance No. 2753
New Series. Motion carried on a roll call vote, with the following Councilmembers voting
"aye": Clark, Goulet, Lieberman, Knaack, Martinez, and Scruggs. Members voting
"nay": none.
RESOLUTION
14. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE BYLAWS RESOLUTION
Ms. Cathy Gorham, Deputy City Manager, presented this item.
This is a request for City Council to adopt a resolution approving the Glendale Community
Development Advisory Committee (CDAC) Bylaws as required by an intergovernmental
agreement(IGA)with the Arizona Department of Economic Security (DES).
Changes to the composition and functions of CDAC support Council's goals of one community
with strong neighborhoods and one community with high-quality services for citizens.
Effective July 1, 2010, the city was designated by DES as a Community Action Agency. Prior to
this designation and Council's June 22, 2010 approval of a five-year IGA directly with the state,
the city's Community Action Program (CAP) had been providing services to low and moderate
income Glendale residents for 28 years through an IGA with Maricopa County Human Services.
The new IGA with the state requires that a tri-partite advisory board be put in place to monitor
and evaluate CAP services, to assist with development of a community needs assessment, and to
have Bylaws.
On September 7, 2010, staff recommended to the Council Government Services Committee
(GSC) that CDAC's roles and responsibilities be modified to include those of the city's existing
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Housing Advisory Commission, to provide guidance related to CAP and its needs assessment,
and to increase the size of CDAC to 13 members to meet the state requirements for an advisory
board. The GSC agreed with the recommendations and asked staff to proceed with changes to
the ordinance and to develop Bylaws for CDAC.
The committee will now have the responsibility to serve in an advisory capacity to the city on all
of its major social service programs including the Community Development Block Grant
(CDBG), public housing and CAP. These programs work to ensure that neighborhoods and
low/moderate income households and residents are involved in development of a community
needs assessment and that federal and state funding is allocated appropriately to meet these
needs.
On September 7, 2010, the Council's GSC approved staff moving forward to consolidate three
functions related to the city's social service programs into the advisory role of the CDAC and to
develop Bylaws.
On June 22, 2010, Council approved a five-year IGA with DES for the provision of Community
Services Block Grant(CSBG) services through the city's CAP.
The city's approach to providing critical social services is strengthened by having one official
advisory board with diverse representation evaluating and making recommendations to Council
regarding community needs and federal and state funding allocations through the CDBG and
CSBG programs. This change will also strengthen the working relationships between the city's
Community Revitalization, Community Housing and CAP divisions and streamline service
delivery through leveraging of resources.
Staff will work with Council, the community and neighborhoods across the city to ensure diverse
interests (business, non-profit, schools, low/moderate income individuals) have an opportunity to
apply for vacancies on CDAC and have input into the annual needs assessment required of all
three programs.
The recommendation is to waive reading beyond the title and adopt a resolution approving the
Community Development Advisory Committee Bylaws.
Resolution No. 4443 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 BYLAWS OF THE GLENDALE COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE.
It was moved by Knaack, and seconded by Martinez, to pass, adopt and approve
Resolution No. 4443 New Series. The motion carried unanimously.
MOTION TO EXCUSE COUNCILMEMBER
It was moved by Martinez, and seconded by Knaack, to excuse Vice Mayor Frate
from tonight's Council meeting. The motion carried unanimously.
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REQUEST FOR FUTURE WORKSHOP AND EXECUTIVE SESSION
If was moved by Martinez, and seconded by Knaack, to hold a City Council
Workshop at 1:30 p.m. in Room B-3 of the City Council Chambers on Tuesday,December
7, 2010, to be followed by an Executive Session pursuant to A.R.S. 38-431.03. It was
further moved to hold a City Council Workshop Session on Wednesday,December 8,2010
at 8:30 a.m. at the Glendale Civic Center, Diamond Room A, 5750 W. Glenn Dr. The
motion carried unanimously.
CITIZEN COMMENTS
There were no citizen comments.
COUNCIL COMMENTS AND SUGGESTIONS
Councilmember Clark wished everyone a very happy Thanksgiving. She expressed her wish to
see everyone at Glendale Glitters on Friday evening. She commented that tonight the council
approved the liquor license for Zing's, located across the street from City Hall, She encouraged
people to visit and experience the wonderful food there.
Councilmember Goulet wished everyone a very happy and safe Thanksgiving. He encouraged
and invited everyone to come down to Glendale Glitters to celebrate the start of the holiday
season.
Councilmember Lieberman wished a great Thanksgiving to staff and constituents. He stated that
city offices are closed on Thursday and Friday. He invited everyone to be here by 5:00 p.m. on
Friday for Glendale Glitters.
Councilmember Martinez wished everyone a happy and safe Thanksgiving.
Councilmember Knaack commented that she had received many requests for countdown signals
at most of the major intersections. She noted one of the items on tonight's agenda was to install
them which was a very good thing. She reminded everyone to drive safely and buckle up. She
commented that Vice Mayor Frate would say, watch your kids around water. She concluded
with happy Thanksgiving everyone.
Mayor Scruggs commented that people had been encouraged, invited and commanded by the
council to have a good holiday as well as attend Glendale Glitters and added her own request to
all the other councilmembers' for people to do so.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the .r-eting •s adjourned at 7:30 ..m.
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Pa ela Hanna- City Clerk
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