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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - Minutes - City Council - Meeting Date: 2/26/2013 (5) rt.% GLENTLE MINUTES OF THE GLENDALE CITY COUNCIL MEETING Council Chambers 5850 West Glendale Avenue February 26,2013 7:00 p.m. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Jerry P. Weiers. Vice Mayor Yvonne J. Knaack and the following Councilmembers were present: Norma S. Alvarez, Samuel U. Chavira, Ian Hugh, Manuel D. Martinez and Gary D. Sherwood. Also present were Horatio Skeete, Acting City Manager; Jamsheed Mehta, Interim Assistant City Manager; Deborah Robberson, Deputy City Attorney; and Pamela Hanna, City Clerk. Mayor Weiers 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 3 resolutions and 2 ordinances to be considered at the meeting were available for public examination and the title posted at City Hall more than 72 hours in advance of the meeting. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF February 12,2013 It was moved by Vice Mayor Knaack, and seconded by Councilmember Martinez, to dispense with the reading of the minutes of the February 12th, 2013 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 Manuel D. Martinez 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. Aviation Advisory Commission Quentin Tolby Cactus Appointment 02/26/2013 11/24/2014 Michael Hernandez Ocotillo Appointment 02/26/2013 11/24/2014 1 Citizens Bicycle Advisory Committee Erik Flodin Cholla Appointment 02/26/2013 01/16/2015 Commission On Persons With Disabilities Laura Hirsch—Chair Mayoral Appointment 02/26/2013 02/26/2014 John Fallucca—Vice Chair Cholla Appointment 02/26/2013 02/26/2014 Community Development Advisory Committee Ronald Jauregui Barrel Appointment 02/26/2013 07/01/2014 Gina Schmitz (GESD Rep.) Ocotillo Reappointment 03/22/2013 03/22/2015 Judicial Selection Advisory Board Judge Randall Warner Reappointment 04/23/2013 04/23/2016 Library Advisory Board Karen Aborne Yucca Reappointment 04/13/2013 04/13/2015 Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission David Moreno Yucca Appointment 02/26/2013 04/09/2015 Alexa Salas—Teen Yucca Appointment 02/26/2013 05/27/2013 Robert Portillo—Chair Yucca Reappointment 04/09/2013 04/09/2014 Personnel Board Stephen Gilman Yucca Appointment 02/26/2013 12/22/2014 Planning Commission Jamie Aldama Yucca Appointment 02/26/2013 03/25/2014 Steve Johnston Cactus Appointment 02/26/2013 03/25/2015 Al Lenox Barrel Appointment 02/26/2013 03/25/2014 Rod Williams Ocotillo Reappointment 03/25/2013 03/25/2015 Robert Petrone—Chair Cholla Appointment 02/26/2013 03/25/2014 Bruce Larson—Vice Chair Mayoral Appointment 02/26/2013 03/25/2014 Risk Management/Worker's Compensation Trust Fund Board Diane Shoemake—Ex-Officio Appointment 02/26/2013 07/24/2013 It was moved by Councilmember Martinez,and seconded by Vice Mayor Knaack,to appoint Quentin Tolby and Michael Hernandez to the Aviation Advisory Commission; Erik Flodin to the Citizens Bicycle Advisory Committee; Laura Hirsch and John Fallucca to the Commission on Persons with Disabilities; Ronald Jauregui and Gina Schmitz to the Community Development Advisory Committee; Judge Randall Warner to the Judicial Selection Advisory Board; Karen Aborne to the Library Advisory Board; David Moreno, Alexa Salas and Robert Portillo to the Parks & Recreation Advisory Commission; Stephen Gilman to the Personnel Board; Jamie Aldama, Steve Johnston, Al Lenox, Rod Williams, Robert Petrone and Bruce Larson to the Planning Commission; and Diane Shoemake to the 2 Risk Management/Worker's Compensation Trust Fund Board for the terms listed above. The motion carried unanimously. Mayor Weiers called those new members present forward and administered 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 5. I. LIQUOR LICENSE NO. 5-8959, JUS' COUNTRY PRESENTED BY: Susan Matousek, Revenue Administrator This is a request for City Council to approve a person-to-person transferable series 6 (Bar - All Liquor) license for Jus' Country located at 4346 West Olive Avenue. The Arizona Department of Liquor Licenses and Control application(No. 06070212)was submitted by Douglas Neal Perkins. Staff is requesting Council to forward this application to the Arizona Department of Liquor Licenses and Control with a recommendation of approval. 2. REQUEST TO PURCHASE SIDELOAD TRUCK FROM TRUCKS WEST OF PHOENIX, INC. FOR RESIDENTIAL SANITATION COLLECTION PRESENTED BY: Stuart Kent, Executive Director, Public Works This is a request for City Council to approve the purchase of a sideload truck for residential sanitation from Trucks West of Phoenix, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $275,646.69. 3. REQUEST TO PURCHASE HALOGEN VALVES AND PARTS FROM CHEMICAL FEEDING TECHNOLOGIES, INC. FOR CITY WELLS AND RESERVOIRS PRESENTED BY: Michael Weber, P.E., Deputy Director, Water Services This is a request for City Council to authorize the purchase of 10 halogen valves and parts for city wells and reservoirs from Chemical Feeding Technologies, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $96,089.80. 4. AUTHORIZATION TO PURCHASE AMMUNITION FROM THE SAN DIEGO POLICE EQUIPMENT COMPANY, INCORPORATED PRESENTED BY: Debora Black, Interim Police Chief This is a request for City council to authorize a purchase from the San Diego Police Equipment Company, Incorporated in an amount not to exceed $32,000 through the remainder of FY 13. 5. AUTHORIZATION TO PURCHASE EQUIPMENT AND EXTENSION TO MAINTENANCE AND SUPPORT AGREEMENT FROM MORPHOTRAK, INCORPORATED 3 PRESENTED BY: Debora Black, Interim Police Chief This is a request for City Council to authorize a purchase from MorphoTrak, Incorporated for replacement of equipment and authorize an extension to a maintenance and support agreement. It was moved by Councilmember Martinez and seconded by Councilmember Hugh, to approve the recommended actions on Consent Agenda Item Nos. 1 through 5 and to forward a Liquor License Application (No. 06070212) for Jus' Country for a person-to-person transferable series 6 (Bar - All Liquor) license located at 4346 West Olive Avenue to the State of Arizona Department of Liquor Licenses and Control,with the recommendation for approval. The motion carried unanimously. CONSENT RESOLUTIONS Ms. Pamela Hanna, City Clerk, read consent agenda resolution item numbers 6 through 8 by number and title. 6. ACCEPTANCE OF NON-DEDICATED 2010 ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY GRANTS AND REMOTEC PURCHASE FOR BOMB ROBOT REFURBISHMENT PRESENTED BY: Debora Black, Interim Police Chief RESOLUTION: 4645 This is a request for City Council to accept non-dedicated 2010 grant funding from the Arizona Department of Homeland Security (AZDOHS) in the amount of$65,000 and authorize a purchase from Remotec for refurbishment of a bomb robot in the amount of$68,022.29. Staff is requesting Council waive reading beyond the title and authorize the City Manager to accept non-dedicated 2010 grant funding from the AZDOHS in the amount of $65,000 and authorize a purchase from Remotec for refurbishment of a bomb robot in the amount of $68,022.29. RESOLUTION NO. 4645 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 GRANT AGREEMENT NUMBER 777810-04, STATE OF ARIZONA 2010 HOMELAND SECURITY GRANT PROGRAM, URBAN AREA SECURITY INITIATIVE, FOR THE BOMB SQUAD ROBOT REFURBISHMENT PROJECT IN THE APPROXIMATE AMOUNT OF$65,000 FOR THE GLENDALE POLICE DEPARTMENT. 7. INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT WITH THE ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR THE NEW RIVER PATHWAY PRESENTED BY: Cathy Colbath, Interim Executive Director, Transportation Services RESOLUTION: 4646 Staff is requesting City Council waive reading beyond the title and adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into an intergovernmental agreement (IGA) with the Arizona 4 Department of Transportation (ADOT) for construction of a multiuse pathway along the east bank of New River, from the Bethany Home Road alignment to Northern Avenue. RESOLUTION NO. 4646 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 TO CONSTRUCT A BRIDGE OVER THE ADOT OUTFALL CHANNEL AND A 10-FOOT WIDE CONCRETE PATHWAY AND AMENITIES FROM THE BETHANY HOME ROAD ALIGNMENT TO NORTHERN AVENUE. 8. INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT AND CONTRACT FOR LEGAL SERVICES RELATING TO SETTLEMENT OF THE WHITE MOUNTAIN APACHE TRIBE WATER RIGHTS CLAIMS PRESENTED BY: Deborah Robberson RESOLUTION: 4647 This is a request for City Council to waive reading beyond the title and adopt a resolution approving an Intergovernmental Agreement and the Contract for Legal Services with the cities of Avondale, Chandler, and Scottsdale relating to the joint representation in settlement efforts relating to water right claims of the White Mountain Apache Tribe. RESOLUTION NO. 4647 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 INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT AMONG THE CITIES OF AVONDALE, CHANDLER, GLENDALE AND SCOTTSDALE RELATING TO JOINT REPRESENTATION IN SETTLEMENT EFFORTS RELATING TO THE WATER RIGHTS CLAIMS OF THE WHITE MOUNTAIN APACHE TRIBE. It was moved by Councilmember Martinez and seconded by Vice Mayor Knaack,to approve the recommended actions on Consent Agenda Item Nos. 6 through 8, including the approval and adoption of Resolution No. 4645 New Series,Resolution No. 4646 New Series,Resolution No.,and Resolution No. 4647 New Series. The motion carried unanimously. BIDS AND CONTRACTS 9. AWARD OF BID TO PIERSON CONSTRUCTION CORPORATION FOR CONSTRUCTION OF SARIVAL WATERLINE FOR NORTHERN PARKWAY LANDSCAPING PRESENTED BY: Cathy Colbath, Interim Executive Director, Transportation Services Staff is requesting City Council award the bid and authorize the City Manager to enter into a construction agreement with Pierson Construction Corporation, in an amount not to exceed $475,681, to construct a waterline extension to deliver irrigation water to the landscaping along Northern Parkway, between Sarival and 143rd Avenues. 5 Ms. Colbath said the project is current under construction and is scheduled for completion in Spring 2013. The waterline is going to be used to provide water for landscaping along the parkway. The agreement to provide water to the area was approved by council in 2012. Once the waterline is completed, it will be turned over to Epcor to operate and maintain. The city would be repaid the cost of this waterline in approximately 9 years. The cost recovery is achieved by refund to the city of 10 percent of the water fees for all water users for 10 years and a refund of up to 50 percent of all hookup fees for all waterlines for users up to 20 years. There will be no cost to the city to operate or maintain the waterline. It was moved by Councilmember Martinez, and seconded by Councilmember Hugh, to award the bid and authorize the City Manager to enter into a construction agreement with Pierson Construction Corporation, in an amount not to exceed $475,681. The motion carried unanimously. 10. AWARD OF CONTRACT 13-05 TO ARIZONA BUS SALES FOR PURCHASE OF TRANSIT BUSES PRESENTED BY: Cathy Colbath, Interim Executive Director, Transportation Services This is a request for City Council to award the bid and authorize the City Manager to enter into an agreement with Arizona Bus Sales in an amount not to exceed $2,800,000 over the life of the five- year contract for the purchase of transit buses. These buses will be purchased using regional and Federal Transit Administration (FTA) grant funding in compliance with federal purchasing guidelines. No city funds will be used for this purchase. Ms. Colbath said Transportation operates Dial A Ride and the Gus service and has a fleet of 30 busses to operate this service. This contract is to purchase replacement busses for that service. The smaller busses have a 5 year life expectancy and the larger busses have a 7 year life expectancy. The contract is for 1 year with the option of 4 one year renewals. The city expects to purchase 15 busses in the first year, 10 Dial A Ride busses, 3 small Gus busses and 2 large Gus busses. The purchase will be made using federal and regional funds, and no city funds will be used for this purchase. Councilmember Chavira asked if any city money would be used in the purchase. Ms. Colbath said 80 percent federal dollars and 20 percent regional funds would be used, no city money would be used. Councilmember Martinez asked about converting the bus fleet to an alternative fuel mode, and asked if this would be cost efficient. Ms. Colbath said they have used propane in the past, but they have to comply with strict federal requirements. There were no busses available that used the propane alternative in the size they needed that met the federal requirements. She said the retrofit alternative was appropriate. Mayor Weiers said propane can be purchased for less than $1 per gallon, so retrofitting the busses would be a substantial savings for the city. In addition it sends a positive message about the city. 6 It was moved by Councilmember Hugh, and seconded by Vice Mayor Knaack, to award the bid and authorize the City Manager to enter into an agreement with Arizona Bus Sales in an amount not to exceed $2,800,000. The motion carried unanimously. 11. PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH BOB MURRAY AND ASSOCIATES FOR THE CITY MANAGER RECRUITMENT PRESENTED BY: Jim Brown, Interim Executive Director, Human Resources & Risk Management The purpose of this report is to request the City Council enter into a Professional Services Agreement with Bob Murray and Associates for the recruitment of the City Manager position. Mr. Brown said council approved Bob Murray and Associates at a prior meeting. He said the fees and expenses for services provided by Bob Murray and Associates will not exceed $28,000. It was moved by Councilmember Chavira, and seconded by Councilmember Martinez, to approve a Professional Services Agreement with Bob Murray and Associates for the recruitment of the City Manager position. The motion carried unanimously. ORDINANCES 12. AMENDMENT TO GLENDALE CITY CODE CHAPTER 2 -ADMINISTRATION PRESENTED BY: Diane Goke, Chief Financial Officer ORDINANCE: 2838 Staff is requesting Council to waive reading beyond the title and adopt an ordinance amending Chapter 2 — Administration of the Glendale City Code that establishes a consistent, citywide policy for the collection of delinquent funds with an effective date of April 8, 2013. Ms. Goke said the third party collection agency will retain a portion of the amount collected as their fee. With adoption of this ordinance, the city would collect 100 percent of the amount collected. Councilmember Martinez asked what was the current process being followed to collect bad debt. Ms. Goke explained the process and said the collection agency retains 15 percent of the amount collected for their fee and send the city 85 percent of the amount collected. Councilmember Alvarez asked about $90,000 owed by Mr. Ellman in water bills and asked Ms. Goke if his account would be sent to collection. Ms. Goke said they were not able to find the $90,000 bill Councilmember Alvarez was referring to. Councilmember Alvarez said she had a copy of the bill. Ms. Goke asked that she provide her a copy of the bill so she could follow up. Mayor Weiers said this wasn't the proper time to discuss this particular billing issue. Mr. Skeete said this ordinance would allow the city to collect fees for every outstanding account they had. He said if they were able to locate that outstanding account, this process would apply to every delinquent account. Mayor Weiers suggested if Councilmember Alvarez had a copy of the bill that she give a copy to the city. Councilmember Alvarez said she wanted it to be fair for everyone. 7 Mayor Weiers agreed but noted that the item under consideration would allow the city to pursue all delinquencies. ORDINANCE NO. 2838 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 I, SECTION 2.4 BY AUTHORIZING COLLECTION CHARGES RELATING TO DELINQUENT ACCOUNTS MAINTAINED BY THE CITY; AND SETTING FORTH AN EFFECTIVE DATE OF APRIL 8,2013. It was moved by Vice Mayor Knaack, and seconded by Councilmember Sherwood, to approve Ordinance No. 2838 New Series. Motion carried on a roll call vote, with the following Councilmembers voting "aye": Alvarez, Chavira, Hugh, Knaack, Martinez, Sherwood, and Weiers. Members voting"nay": none. 13. AMENDMENT TO LEASE WITH LEFT SEAT WEST AT GLENDALE, INC. FOR GLENDALE AIRPORT RESTAURANT PRESENTED BY: Cathy Colbath, Interim Executive Director, Transportation Services ORDINANCE: 2839 Staff is requesting Council waive reading beyond the title and adopt an ordinance authorizing the City Manager to amend the Glendale Airport Restaurant Lease with Left Seat West at Glendale, Inc. (Left Seat West). Ms. Colbath said the airport terminal was designed to have a restaurant. She said Left Seat West opened their restaurant in January of 2012. The proposed amendment will restructure the lease from rent of$1,000 per month or 6 percent of gross revenues, to $300 per month or 3 percent of gross revenues, whichever is higher. Utility charges will also be restructured and the city will fully recover its utility costs. The amended lease will provide the airport to continue to enjoy the benefit of having a restaurant at this location while still collecting revenue. Vice Mayor Knaack said this is a good move for the city to try and retain this business. She encouraged everyone to go there. Councilmember Chavira asked if the city would be able to cover all the past utilities with the new lease agreement. Ms. Colbath said that was correct. Mayor Weiers called Mr. Andrew Marwick, a member of the public, forward to speak. Mr. Andrew Marwick, Phoenix, reiterated the comments of Vice Mayor Knaack and Councilmember Chavira. He said the city has a multi-million dollar investment in this airport and keep the restaurant open is a smart move. Mayor Weiers commented that he was a pilot and does fly out of Glendale Airport frequently. He said with the cost of gas, it is very expensive to fly. Without a restaurant at Glendale Airport, it is difficult to get pilots to come to the airport. With planes not flying out of the airport and people 8 not coming to the restaurant to see the planes flying, it takes a long time to turn the business around. ORDINANCE NO. 2839 NEW SERIES, WAS READ BY NUMBER AND TITLE ONLY, IT BEING AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, MARICOPA COUNTY, ARIZONA, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE GLENDALE AIRPORT RESTAURANT LEASE WITH LEFT SEAT WEST AT GLENDALE, INC. FOR OPERATING A RESTAURANT IN THE TERMINAL BUILDING AT THE GLENDALE MUNICIPAL AIRPORT. It was moved by Councilmember Sherwood, and seconded by Councilmember Martinez, to approve Ordinance No. 2839 New Series. Motion carried on a roll call vote, with the following Councilmembers voting "aye": Chavira, Hugh, Vice Mayor Knaack, Martinez, Sherwood,and Weiers. Members voting"nay": Councilmember Alvarez. NEW BUSINESS 14. REAPPOINTMENT OF PRESIDING CITY JUDGE ELIZABETH FINN PRESENTED BY: Jim Brown, Interim Executive Director, Human Resources & Risk Management This is a request for the City Council to reappoint Presiding City Judge Elizabeth Finn to a two- year term. Her current term expires March 25, 2013. Mr. Brown said Judge Finn has served as presiding judge since 2003 and is eligible for reappointment to a two year term. Judge Finn was unanimously recommended reappointment by the Judicial Selection Advisory Board. Councilmember Alvarez said she had no problem with reappointment, but she did have a problem with an increase in salary for Judge Finn. She said although she did deserve a pay increase, all the other employees deserved a raise as well. She also mentioned that the other judges' pay would increase as well and said the city does not have the money to do that. Councilmember Martinez asked the last time Judge Finn received a raise and how that compared to other judges in the Valley. Mr. Brown said Judge Finn has not had a pay increase at least in the last five years. He said as far as base salary, she is not number 1 in the rankings. Councilmember Martinez expressed concern over not giving her and the other judges a raise, as the city could lose valuable employees. He said an increase is warranted. Councilmember Alvarez asked when the last time the other employees received a raise. Mr. Brown said non-represented employees last received a raise in 2008. Councilmember Alvarez asked if they approve the raise for Judge Finn, would they still be laying off employees. Mayor Weiers said the layoffs would be approved by council, and Mr. Brown would not be making that decision. Mr. Skeete said no layoffs are planned to happen. He said they are in process of gathering information for next year's budget and until they have all the information, no recommendations can be made. Councilmember Alvarez said the employees deserved an 9 explanation on whether or not there would be layoffs. Mayor Weiers said there was a point of order. Councilmember Alvarez withdrew her question. Councilmember Martinez said the ratings that came in for Judge Finn, from her peers, attorneys, other judges and even individuals who had appeared in her court, were outstanding. He said she has done an excellent job for the city, turning the court around. Councilmember Alvarez said she is not questioning the job Judge Finn is doing. She wants to make a point that she thinks everyone deserves a raise. It was moved by Vice Mayor Knaack, and seconded by Councilmember Chavira, to approve to reappoint Presiding City Judge Elizabeth Finn to a two-year term. Motion carried on a roll call vote, with the following Councilmembers voting "aye": Chavira, Hugh, Knaack, Martinez, Sherwood, and Weiers. Members voting "nay": Councilmember Alvarez. 15. APPOINTMENT OF CITY JUDGE PRESENTED BY: Jim Brown, Interim Executive Director, Human Resources & Risk Management This is a request for the City Council to appoint a City Judge to a two-year term due to the retirement of a current City Judge(Jean Baxter) effective February 8, 2013. Mr. Brown said the Judicial Selection Advisory Board approved four candidates to be considered by the council for selection as a new City Judge. Councilmember Sherwood asked that Mr. Mead provide an overview of the process to select the new City Judge as there were originally 48 applicants. Mr. Mead provided an overview of the judicial selection process. It was moved by Vice Mayor Knaack, and seconded by Councilmember Chavira, to appoint Manuel Delgado as City Judge to a two-year term. The motion carried unanimously. REQUEST FOR FUTURE WORKSHOP AND EXECUTIVE SESSION It was moved by Vice Mayor Knaack, and seconded by Councilmember Martinez, to hold a City Council Workshop at 1:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers on Tuesday, March, 5th, 2013, to be followed by an Executive Session pursuant to A.R.S. 38-431.03. Secondly, that the regularly scheduled city council meeting on Tuesday, March 12, 2013 be vacated due to the National League of Cities Congressional City Conference. Lastly, hold a City Council Workshop on Tuesday, March 19, 2013 at 1:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers to be followed by an Executive Session pursuant to A.R.S. 38-431.03. The motion carried unanimously. CITIZEN COMMENTS Ken Jones, Ocotillo District, welcomed the new Councilmembers. He spoke about the DARE program being cancelled. He said the Police Chief said it costs $100,000 to pay for a DARE 10 officer including all equipment. Previously, there were two DARE officers in the schools. He compared this cost to the $25 million cost the council is willing to pay to the NHL. He also spoke about the money paid to attorneys and consultants to fight the casino project. Leonard Escudero, Ocotillo District, spoke about the 2015 Super Bowl. He commented on the flyovers they had at the last Super Bowl. He said the Apache Attack Helicopter that was manufactured in Arizona is the symbol of the American. war fighter. He was trying to solicit support for a flyover of the Apache Helicopter at the halftime show during the 2015 Super Bowl. He was trying to obtain an endorsement from the council and other city councils to have the Apache Helicopter featured during the Super Bowl. Andrew Marwick, Phoenix, spoke regarding the restaurant at the airport, as well as, the Coyotes and commented about stores already closing at Westgate. He said the new council has gotten down to business and is dealing with a lot of issues that should have been dealt with a long time ago. He talked about the transportation priorities of the city into the future. COUNCIL COMMENTS AND SUGGESTIONS Councilmember Alvarez expressed disappointment with the answers she received to the issue of the outstanding water bill. She said the residents of Glendale deserve to know everything that is going on with their money. She is going to speak up on the things she sees that are wrong. Mayor Weiers said there were five events held in Glendale this weekend. He said traffic was backed up at Glendale Avenue and Loop 101 and that was great because it meant revenue for the city. Some of the events were Boy Scouts Jamboree, the RV show, the Sportsman's Expo and the ADCO manufacturing show. The last event was spring training and there were many wonderful events going on in the city. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting ',s adjourned at 8:17 p.m. - Pamela an 'a- City Clerk 11