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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda Packet - Meeting Date: 10/23/2012 GLENIE MINUTES OF THE GLENDALE CITY COUNCIL MEETING Council Chambers 5850 West Glendale Avenue October 23, 2012 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: Norma S. Alvarez, Joyce V. Clark, Yvonne J. Knaack, H. Philip Lieberman and Manuel D. Martinez. Also present were Horatio Skeete, Acting City Manager; Jamsheed Mehta, Interim Assistant City Manager; Craig Tindall, City Attorney; and Pamela Hanna, City Clerk. Mayor Scruggs called for the Pledge of Allegiance and a moment of silence was observed. 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 ordinance 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 9, 2012 CITY COUNCIL MEETING It was moved by Clark, and seconded by Frate, to dispense with the reading of the minutes of the October 9, 2012 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 PRESENTED BY: Councilmember Joyce Clark 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. 1 Aviation Advisory Commission Appoint Expire Marc Terrill Sahuaro Appointment 10/23/2012 11/24/2014 Board of Adjustment Barbara Garland Ocotillo Appointment 10/23/2012 06/30/2014 William Toops Barrel Appointment 10/23/2012 06/30/2014 Citizens Transportation Oversight Commission Gerald Woodman Yucca Appointment 10/23/2012 07/25/2014 Community Development Advisory Committee Marcellous Sanders Jr.-Neighborhood Rep. Ocotillo Appointment 10/23/2012 07/10/2014 Richard Schwartz Yucca Reappointment 10/23/2012 07/01/2014 Judicial Selection Advisory Board Terrance Mead—Chair Barrel Appointment 11/29/2012 11/29/2013 Randall Warner—Vice Chair Appointment 11/29/2012 11/29/2013 Planning Commission Paul Alexander Yucca Appointment 10/23/2012 03/25/2014 It was moved by Clark, and seconded by Frate, to appoint Marc Terrill to the Aviation Advisory Commission; Barbara Garland and William Toops to the Board of Adjustment; Gerald Woodman to the Citizens Transportation Oversight Commission; Marcellous Sanders Jr. as the Neighborhood Representative and Richard Schwartz to the Community Development Advisory Committee; Terrance Mead and Randall Warner to the Judicial Selection Advisory Board; and Paul Alexander to the Planning Commission, for the terms listed above. The motion carried unanimously. Mayor Scruggs called those in attendance forward and issued the Oath of Office. CONSENT AGENDA Items on the consent agenda are intended to be acted upon in one motion. Mr. Horatio Skeete, Acting 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, OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP PRESENTED BY: Susan Matousek, Revenue Administrator This is a request for City Council to approve a special event liquor license for Our Lady of Perpetual Help. The event will be held at Our Lady of Perpetual Help located at 5614 West Orangewood Avenue on Friday, October 26, from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday, 2 October 27 and 28, 2012, from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. The purpose of this special event liquor license is for a fundraiser. Staff is requesting Council to forward this application to the Arizona Department of Liquor Licenses and Control with a recommendation of approval. 2. SPECIAL EVENT LIQUOR LICENSE, HORSES HELP FOUNDATION, INC. PRESENTED BY: Susan Matousek, Revenue Administrator This is a request for City Council to approve a special event liquor license for the Horses Help Foundaion, Inc. The event will be held at University of Phoenix Stadium's Great Lawn located at 1 North Cardinals Drive on Saturday, October 27, 2012, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The purpose of this special event liquor license is for a fundraiser. Staff is requesting Council to forward this application to the Arizona Department of Liquor Licenses and Control with a recommendation of approval. 3. SPECIAL EVENT LIQUOR LICENSE, ST. HELEN COUNCIL 11738 KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS PRESENTED BY: Susan Matousek, Revenue Administrator This is a request for City Council to approve a special event liquor license for St. Helen Council 11738 Knights of Columbus. The event will be held at St. Helen's Social Center located at 5510 West Cholla Street on Saturday, October 27, 2012, from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. The purpose of this special event liquor license is for a fund raiser. Staff is requesting Council to forward this application to the Arizona Department of Liquor Licenses and Control with a recommendation of approval. 4. SPECIAL EVENT LIQUOR LICENSE, CITY OF GLENDALE SPECIAL EVENTS DIVISION PRESENTED BY: Susan Matousek, Revenue Administrator This is a request for City Council to approve four special event liquor licenses for the City of Glendale Special Events Division to produce Glendale's 2012-13 signature festival season. The following events will be held in downtown Glendale, located at 58th Avenue and Glenn Drive. Glendale Glitters Spectacular Weekend: Friday, November 23, 2012, from 5-10 p.m. Saturday, November 24, 2012, from 5-10 p.m. Glendale's Winter Wonderland: Friday, December 7, 2012, from 6-10 p.m. Saturday, December 8, 2012, from 6-10 p.m. 3 Glendale Glitter& Glow Block Party: Saturday, January 12, 2013, from 4-10 p.m. Glendale's Chocolate Affaire: Friday, February 8, 2013, from 5-10 p.m. Saturday, February 9, 2013, from 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Sunday, February 10, 2013, from noon-5 p.m. Staff is requesting Council to forward these applications to the Arizona Department of Liquor Licenses and Control with a recommendation of approval. 5. LIQUOR LICENSE NO. 1-43280, THE GLENDALE PUBLIC MARKET PRESENTED BY: Susan Matousek, Revenue Administrator This is a request for City Council to approve a person-to-person, location-to-location transferable series 7 (Bar-Beer and Wine)license for The Glendale Public Market located at 5650 North 55th Avenue. The Arizona Department of Liquor Licenses and Control application (No. 07070360) was submitted by Travis Allen Brown. Staff is requesting Council to forward this application to the Arizona Department of Liquor Licenses and Control with a recommendation of approval. 6. LIQUOR LICENSE NO. 5-6377, CHEVYS FRESH MEX PRESENTED BY: Susan Matousek, Revenue Administrator This is a request for City Council to approve a new, non-transferable series 12 (Restaurant) license for Chevys Fresh Mex located at 7700 West Arrowhead Town Center, #2199. The Arizona Department of Liquor Licenses and Control application (No. 12079234) was submitted by David Howell Wilton. Staff is requesting Council to forward this application to the Arizona Department of Liquor Licenses and Control with a recommendation of approval. 7. LIQUOR LICENSE NO. 5-6703, MARISCOS VUELVE A LA VIDA FISH/MEAT MARKET & RESTAURANT PRESENTED BY: Susan Matousek, Revenue Administrator This is a request for City Council to approve a new, non-transferable series 12 (Restaurant) license for Mariscos Vuelve A La Vida Fish/Meat Market & Restaurant located at 5630 West Camelback Road, Suite 103. The Arizona Department of Liquor Licenses and Control application (No. 12079266)was submitted by Theresa June Morse. Staff is requesting Council to forward this application to the Arizona Department of Liquor Licenses and Control with a recommendation of approval. 8. LIQUOR LICENSE NO. 5-7514, PRONTO MART 4 PRESENTED BY: Susan Matousek, Revenue Administrator This is a request for City Council to approve a new, non-transferable series 10 (Liquor Store - Beer and Wine) license for Pronto Mart located at 5635 North 59th Avenue. The Arizona Department of Liquor Licenses and Control application (No. 10076325) was submitted by Abrahim Saliba Sayegh. Staff is requesting Council to forward this application to the Arizona Department of Liquor Licenses and Control with a recommendation of approval. CONSENT RESOLUTIONS 9. LETTER ADDENDUM TO AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT WITH THE ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR TRAFFIC SIGNALS ON GRAND AVENUE PRESENTED BY: Debbie Albert, Principal Engineer, Transportation Services RESOLUTION: 4621 This is a request for City Council to waive reading beyond the title and adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into a letter addendum to an intergovernmental agreement (IGA) with the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) for maintenance and operation of signals and highway lighting along Grand Avenue within the City of Glendale. This addendum will update the list of signalized intersections covered in the IGA to reflect current conditions. Resolution No. 4621 New Series was read by number and title only, it being A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, MARICOPA COUNTY, ARIZONA, A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, MARICOPA COUNTY, ARIZONA, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE ENTERING INTO OF LETTER ADDENDUM TWO TO IGA/JPA 80-008I WITH THE ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR THE OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF TRAFFIC SIGNALS AND/OR HIGHWAY LIGHTING ALONG US 60 (GRAND AVENUE) IN THE CITY OF GLENDALE. 10. CONTRACT CHANGE ORDERS WITH THE CITY OF PHOENIX FOR FEDERAL TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION GRANT FUNDS PRESENTED BY: Cathy Colbath, Transit Administrator, Transportation Services RESOLUTION: 4622 This is a request for City Council to waive reading beyond the title and adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into three contract change orders to intergovernmental agreements (IGAs) with the City of Phoenix for acceptance of Federal Transit Administration grant funds for transit services. Resolution No. 4622 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 THREE 5 CONTRACT CHANGE ORDERS WITH THE CITY OF PHOENIX FOR PASS- THROUGH GRANT FUNDING FOR TRANSIT SERVICES. It was moved by Lieberman and seconded by Clark, to approve the recommended actions on Consent Agenda Item Nos. 1 through 10, including the approval and adoption of Resolution No. 4621 New Series and Resolution No. 4622 New Series; and to forward Special Event Liquor License Applications for Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Horses Help Foundation, Inc., St. Helen Council 11738 Knights of Columbus, City of Glendale Special Events Division for charity fundraisers and Liquor License Application No. 1-43280 for The Glendale Public Market, No. 5-6377 for Chevy's Fresh Mex, No. 5-6703 for Mariscos Vuelve A La Vida Fish/1V/eat Market and Restaurant and No. 5-7514 for Pronto Mart to the State of Arizona Department of Liquor Licenses and Control, with the recommendation for approval. The motion carried unanimously. LAND DEVELOPMENT ACTIONS 11. FINAL PLAT APPLICATION FP10-01: F & R REDFIELD LUXURY HOMES — 6675 WEST REDFIELD ROAD PRESENTED BY: Jon M. Froke, AICP, Planning Director This is a request by ESCA Environmental, Inc. for City Council to approve the final plat for F & R Redfield Luxury Homes, a single-family subdivision located at the southeast corner of 67th Avenue and Redfield Road. Staff recommends approval of Final Plat application FP 10-01. Vice Mayor Frate stated this project was in the Sahuaro District. He said it had been put on hold because of the recession and was glad to see it finally come forward for the final plat. He hopes to see some new homes built next year in that area. Mayor Scruggs agreed that this was pretty exciting. She commented she drives past there just about every single day and it's exciting to know there are going to be homes there and they sound very, very nice. So for people that might be looking for a new home, this is going to be a great place. It was moved by Frate, and seconded by Martinez, to approve the final plat for F & R Redfield Luxury Homes, a single-family subdivision located at the southeast corner of 67th Avenue and Redfield Road. Staff recommends approval of Final Plat application FP10-01. The motion carried unanimously. 12. FINAL PLAT APPLICATION FP 12-01: CARMEL ESTATES — 19268 NORTH 54TH AVENUE PRESENTED BY: Jon M. Froke, AICP, Planning Director This is a request by Mandalay Communities, Inc. for City Council to approve the final plat for Carmel Estates, a Planned Residential Development, located south of the intersection of the 54th Avenue and Topeka Drive. Staff recommends approval of Final Plat application FP12-01. 6 Councilmember Martinez asked about the time frame for the cleanup of the property. Mr. Jon M. Froke, AICP, Planning Director, stated he would defer that question to the applicant, however, this was the final step needed as far as the city was concerned as far as approvals. Mr. Dwayne Hun, applicant's representative, Mandalay Communities, explained the plan once they receive the final plat from the city, they will be able to seek and finalize financing for development. Once the funds are released, they should move forward within 30 to 60 days. Councilmember Martinez was glad to hear they were moving forward with this project since the neighborhood has been waiting a long time for the property to be cleaned up and developed. It was moved by Martinez, and seconded by Knaack, to approve the final plat FP12-01 for Carmel Estates, a Planned Residential Development, located south of the intersection of the 54th Avenue and Topeka Drive. The motion carried unanimously. BIDS AND CONTRACTS 13. CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT— GLENDALE PUBLIC HOUSING BATHROOM REMODEL PRESENTED BY: Elaine Adamczyk, Housing Services Administrator This is a request for City Council to authorize the City Manager to enter into a construction agreement with McKenna Contracting, LLC, in an amount not to exceed $89,125.92. This construction agreement will allow the City of Glendale's Community Housing Division to continue the repair, and replacement of aging components in up to 18 bathrooms within Glendale Public Housing. It was moved by Clark, and seconded by Lieberman, to authorize the City Manager to enter into a construction agreement with McKenna Contracting, LLC, in an amount not to exceed $89,125.92. This construction agreement will allow the City of Glendale's Community Housing Division to continue the repair, and replacement of aging components in up to 18 bathrooms within Glendale Public Housing. The motion carried unanimously. 14. LANDSCAPE SPRINKLER IRRIGATION SERVICE PRESENTED BY: Erik Strunk, Executive Director, Parks, Recreation & Library Services This is a request for City Council to authorize the City Manager to enter into a professional service agreement with Mariposa Landscape Arizona, Inc. in the amount not to exceed $113,697.96 for the maintenance and operation of the park and facility sprinkler and drip irrigation systems. It was moved by Knaack, and seconded by Martinez, to authorize the City Manager to enter into a professional service agreement with Mariposa Landscape Arizona, Inc. in the amount not to exceed $113,697.96 for the maintenance and operation of the park and facility sprinkler and drip irrigation systems. The motion carried unanimously. ORDINANCES 7 15. UPDATING CONSTRUCTION CODES PRESENTED BY: Deborah Mazoyer, Building Safety Director ORDINANCE: 2821 This is a request for City Council to pass an ordinance adopting the most current editions of the building construction codes, which will update the city's codes to be consistent with the latest construction industry standards and ensure safety and consistency in construction in Glendale. Staff is requesting Council waive reading beyond the title and adopt an ordinance amending the Code of the City of Glendale: Chapter 9, Buildings and Building Regulations with an effective date of December 1, 2012. Councilmember Clark asked if all of the proposed changes were contained in the Council's books. Deborah Mazoyer, Building Safety Director, replied yes. Councilmember Clark asked if everyone with an attached garage or gas appliances would have to have a carbon monoxide detector or was this for future building. Ms. Mazoyer stated this was for future construction and remodeling. However, if they have an attached garage or gas fireplace they would need to install a carbon monoxide detector. Councilmember Clark inquired as to the tamper resistant receptacles that are now required in all dwellings to protect children from shocks and burns. She asked if this only applied to new construction and remodels. Ms. Mazoyer replied this applied to new construction and for remodeling but only required for that part that was remodeled. Councilmember Clark remarked the carbon monoxide detector would have to be a retro-fit throughout the house for remodels. Ms. Mazoyer said she was correct. Councilmember Clark commented about faulty PVC piping code concerns. She asked if the codes used allow for the use of PVC piping for water installation in homes. Ms. Mazoyer explained PVC piping was used, however, the piping has been redesigned and no further problems have occurred. Mayor Scruggs asked Ms. Mazoyer to define an attached garage. Ms. Mazoyer indicated the garage would be enclosed having a door coming into the home. Mayor Scruggs clarified so a regular garage, she was thinking an attached garage is separate. Okay, so it's what we all have in our homes. And the carbon monoxide, that would apply to all of us. Thank you very much. Ordinance No. 2821 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 9, ARTICLE II, REGARDING THE ADOPTION OF AND AMENDMENTS TO THE TECHNICAL CODES RELATING TO BUILDINGS AND BUILDING REGULATIONS; AND SETTING FORTH AN EFFECTIVE DATE. 8 It was moved by Martinez, and seconded by Knaack, to approve Ordinance No. 2821 New Series. Motion carried on a roll call vote,with the following Councilmembers voting "aye": Alvarez, Clark, Lieberman, Knaack, Martinez, Frate, and Scruggs. Members voting "nay": none. RESOLUTIONS 16. MAIN EXTENSION AGREEMENT WITH EPCOR WATER ARIZONA, INC. TO SUPPLY WATER FOR NORTHERN PARKWAY LANDSCAPING PRESENTED BY: Terry Johnson, AICP, Deputy Director, Transportation Services RESOLUTION: 4623 Staff is requesting City Council waive reading beyond the title and adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into a main extension agreement with EPCOR Water Arizona, Inc. (EPCOR) to supply water for Northern Parkway landscaping. This agreement will allow for construction of a waterline extension needed to deliver irrigation water to the landscaping along Northern Parkway. Resolution No. 4623 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 MAIN EXTENSION AGREEMENT WITH EPCOR WATER ARIZONA INC. FOR THE CONSTRUCTION AND SUBSEQUENT OWNERSHIP TRANSFER OF A WATERLINE EXTENSION NEEDED TO DELIVER IRRIGATION WATER TO THE LANDSCAPING ALONG NORTHERN PARKWAY. It was moved by Knaack, and seconded by Martinez, to pass, adopt and approve Resolution No. 4623 New Series. The motion carried unanimously. 17. LOOP 303 CORRIDOR PRESENTED BY: Jon M. Froke, AICP, Planning Director, Craig Johnson, P.E., Executive Director, Water Services, Dave McAlindin, Assistant Director, Economic Development RESOLUTION: 4624 This is a request for City Council to adopt a resolution authorizing the City of Glendale to enter into a Pre-Annexation Development Agreement (PADA) and an agreement for Future Wastewater and Recycled Water Services (Wastewater Agreement). The PADA is between the city and participating landowners within the Loop 303 Corridor Development Group (Owners) in order to facilitate the annexation of the Owners' properties and the development of those properties within the City of Glendale. The Wastewater Agreement between the city and a private company, Global Water Resources Inc. and its subsidiary (Global), will further efforts for the provision of wastewater services by a viable private provider within the Loop 303 Corridor. 9 Staff is requesting Council waive reading beyond the title and adopt a resolution authorizing the City of Glendale to enter into a PADA and an Agreement for Future Wastewater and Recycled Water Services. Councilmember Clark congratulated the principles involved in this project. She said it has been a very long time coming. She praised them on their persistence in reaching this exciting obj ective. Mayor Scruggs thanked them for their willingness to work to make this a reality. Resolution No. 4624 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 THE FOLLOWING TWO AGREEMENTS TO FACILITATE THE ANNEXATION AND DEVELOPMENT OF PROPERTIES WITHIN THE LOOP 303 CORRIDOR: (1) PRE- ANNEXATION DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT FOR LOOP 303 PHASE 1 UTILITY GROUP AND (2) AGREEMENT FOR FUTURE WASTEWATER AND RECYCLED WATER SERVICES; AND DIRECTING THAT THE CITY CLERK RECORD ANY AND ALL NECESSARY DOCUMENTS. It was moved by Clark, and seconded by Frate, to pass, adopt and approve Resolution No. 4624 New Series. The motion carried unanimously. REQUEST FOR FUTURE WORKSHOP AND EXECUTIVE SESSION It was moved by Frate, 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, October 30, 2012, to be followed by an Executive Session pursuant to A.R.S. 38-431.03. It was further moved to vacate the workshop scheduled for November 6, 2012. The motion carried unanimously. CITIZEN COMMENTS Rod Williams, an Ocotillo resident, stated he received another scare flyer. He said the flyer was put out by a lobbyist that doesn't even live in Glendale. That was what he called a carpet bagger. Gary Lamme, a Sahuaro resident, stated that cutting positions in the police department was an option that should not be considered. However, should the city decide to close the libraries, adult center or channel 11, his family and others would not be placed in harm's way. He noted that without an adequate police force, they will all be vulnerable to home invasions and burglaries or much worse. He urged them to reconsider further employee cuts in the police department such as Marie Sheppard who brings in volunteers. He talked about the volunteering he does in the fingerprinting department which brings in revenue to the city at no cost. He restated his position on the importance of volunteers in the police department as well as Ms. Sheppard's position which he feels was vital to the city. 10 Ken Jones, an Ocotillo resident, said he was surprised the Council had only two more Council meetings this year. He noted it was the last two meetings for three or four Councilmembers. He stated this was also the last meeting for the best Councilmember Glendale has had for several years. However, Councilmember Lieberman has been out-voted many times by Councilmembers that like to spend money. He would like to see Councilmember Lieberman leave with his head held up high because he has done what is right and just for the public. He added Councilmember Lieberman has been an inspiration to many in the community. He stated there should be no more city lay-offs as long as the city has money for the Coyotes. He mentioned Councilmember Knaack's letter and believes it was trying to scare city workers about losing their jobs if the sales tax does not go through. He explained that four Councilmembers were throwing everything that mattered out the window just to keep hockey in Glendale while using scare tactics. Bonnie Steiger, a Sahuaro resident, stated she has been a Glendale resident for over 35 years. She was tired of hearing the candidates slam one another in this election. She was sick of listening to the bickering when they should be telling the public their views on the issues. She believes the candidates were lacking humility and would like to see a better election. She said this election makes her not want to vote. Arthur Thruston, a Cactus resident, said this had been a most interesting year for him because of the rewards he had offered the city on different things and his open advice to the city. He noted this was also an end to a 20 year era in Glendale with part of it starting tonight with this being Councilmember Lieberman's last evening meeting. He said this was not the end of Glendale but the beginning with a new era starting in January. He thanked everyone who has worked in Glendale for the last 20 years and hopes the new group can pick up the good and continue on into the future. He congratulated Councilmember Lieberman on the fabulous and tireless job he has done for the people in the community. Clayton Kuhn, a Cactus resident, stated it was time for the Council to step up and take accountability for the idiocy of the sales tax and for supporting the hockey team. He talked about the difficulties an increase in sales tax causes for people on a fixed income. He disapproves of making cuts in the police department when crime was on the rise. He said he cannot afford any more sales taxes and cannot deal with it anymore. He thanked Councilmember Lieberman for his work on the Council. COUNCIL COMMENTS AND SUGGESTIONS Councilmember Alvarez asked the Council to consider having the public speak at the beginning of the meeting not the end. She believes this would enable more of the public to speak. She asked the Council to consider some of the public's comments and think about what they are doing to their residents. The reason this election has been so ugly is because people only think of themselves not the people. She said they all should be very careful when making accusations to anyone on the Council or in the audience since they might make them prove it. She also believes if the city were to do an audit starting in 2003, it will help eliminate much of the gossip and criticism. She said if they had nothing to hide, they should consider doing so. She asked Mayor Scruggs before she leaves to consider having people speak at the beginning of meetings. 11 Councilmember Lieberman asked Councilmember Martinez to get his Code of Ethics book out because he will probably violate it. However, he would like to challenge him to an open meeting to go over all the references. He thanked all his wonderful friends in the Cactus District and told them their district just gave $3,000 to the Food Bank. Their district also gave $1,500 to Independence High School for football jerseys. They also on behalf of the veterans gave $1,000 to Packages from Home. He noted that he hopes his replacement contributes to the community and does not waste their money on mailings. He commented on an article from a person running for his office seat stating it was time to rescue the Cactus District from neglect, oversight and deterioration. He said this was amusing since he was voted in five times by the residents of the Cactus District and has worked tirelessly for the city for 40 years. Councilmember Lieberman stated he was shocked and would like to apologize for the Police Chief because he cannot believe she knew about what this candidate was saying about him. He said it must be in violation of the Charter. He said that her picture was on the mailing and added he was very upset about this matter. He said he has not been this upset in 21 years. It was his understanding that all staff had to stay out of local politics and if not true, the Council is delinquent in not enforcing that aspect. He stated he was apologizing to the Chief of Police because he refuses to believe that she knew this was going to take place. Councilmember Lieberman said he has really enjoyed his 20 years in service to Glendale. He remarked on the many Boards and Commissions he was on during that 20 year span. He thanked city staff for working with him and for all they have helped him accomplish throughout the years. He will personally miss everyone and would also like to thank everyone from the bottom of his heart. He stated his plans were to leave for California to be near his children, grand children, and great grand children. He thanked everyone on the Council individually for working with him. He thanked Mayor Scruggs and added that they did not always agree but she has always tried to do her best. He stated he was proud to have worked with her and for her for 18 1/2 years. He also thanked everyone for being here tonight. Vice Mayor Frate commented on last weekend's Downtown's Porch Festival which was very well attended. He also mentioned the wonderful Western Festival that was held at Sahuaro Ranch Park. He stated the public does not have to go out of town to have a great time at a festival when they can get it in Glendale. He reminded everyone to watch children around water. Councilmember Martinez thanked the people who attended his open house last Saturday. He especially thanked staff for their outstanding job in helping the citizens with their questions and observations regarding the critical matters facing the city. Mayor Scruggs thanked everyone for attending. She was not going to say good-bye to Councilmember Lieberman. She thought he had about another seven days until he left and he would be in his office until the last minute. She had no doubt he would keep working the whole time. So thanks for all the good words but she was not going to say good-bye yet, okay. Thank you all this evening. 12 ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:19 p.m. Pamela Hanna - City Clerk 13