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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - Minutes - City Council - Meeting Date: 5/14/2013 11P114 111 / MINUTES OF THE GLENDALE CITY COUNCIL MEETING Council Chambers 5850 West Glendale Avenue May 14,2013 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 Richard Bowers, Acting City Manager; Horatio Skeete, Assistant City Manager;Nick DiPiazza, Acting 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 10 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 the April 23rd,2013 City Council Meeting It was moved by Councilmember Martinez, and seconded by Vice Mayor Knaack, to dispense with the reading of the minutes of the April 23rd, 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. PROCLAMATIONS AND AWARDS NATIONAL PUBLIC WORKS WEEK PROCLAMATION: MAY 19—25, 2013 PRESENTED BY: Office of the Mayor ACCEPTED BY: Christina Betz, City of Glendale Employee, Public Works Glen Jones, City of Glendale Employee, Transportation Services Mark Fortkamp, City of Glendale Employee, Water Services 1 Mayor Weiers presented the proclamation to Christina Betz, a Public Works employee. Ms. Betz thanked the Mayor and Councilmembers for honoring the employees of the Public Works Department. CONSENT AGENDA Mr. Richard Bowers,Acting City Manager, read agenda item numbers 1 through 5. 1. SPECIAL EVENT LIQUOR LICENSE, GLENDALE CIVIC PRIDE AMBASSADORS FOUNDATION PRESENTED BY: Susan Matousek, Revenue Administrator 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 in downtown Glendale located at 58th Avenue and Glenn Drive on Saturday, June 8, 2013, from 8 a.m.to 3 p.m. The purpose of this special event liquor license is for the Arizona Watermelon Festival. 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, OUR LADY OF THE VALLEY CATHOLIC CHURCH PRESENTED BY: Susan Matousek, Revenue Administrator This is a request for City Council to approve a special event liquor license for Our Lady of the Valley Catholic Church. The event will be held at St. Raphael Catholic Church located at 5525 West Acoma Road on Saturday, July 27, 2013, from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. The purpose of this special event liquor license is to celebrate the 40th Anniversary of Our Lady of the Valley Catholic Church. Staff is requesting Council to forward this application to the Arizona Department of Liquor Licenses and Control with a recommendation of approval. 3. LIQUOR LICENSE NO. 5-9847, GENO'S MARKET 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 Geno's Market located at 15414 North 67th Avenue. The Arizona Department of Liquor Licenses and Control application (No. 10076387) was submitted by Fayez Touma Slivo. Staff is requesting Council to forward this application to the Arizona Department of Liquor Licenses and Control with a recommendation of approval. 4. LIQUOR LICENSE NO. 5-9848, ROSE LANE MARKET PRESENTED BY: Susan Matousek, Revenue Administrator 2 This is a request for City Council to approve a new, non-transferable series 10 (Liquor Store — Beer and Wine) license for Rose Lane Market located at 6205 North 59th Avenue, Suites A & B. The Arizona Department of Liquor Licenses and Control application (No. 10076386) was submitted by Saleh Kazim Awawda. Staff is requesting Council to forward this application to the Arizona Department of Liquor Licenses and Control with a recommendation of approval. 5. LIQUOR LICENSE NO. 5-9984, PALERMO'S PIZZA PRESENTED BY: Susan Matousek, Revenue Administrator This is a request for City Council to approve a new, non-transferable series 12 (Restaurant) license for Palermo's Pizza located at 6756 West Camelback Road. The Arizona Department of Liquor Licenses and Control application (No. 12079462) was submitted by Roberta Meek Abdallah. Staff is requesting Council to forward this application to the Arizona Department of Liquor Licenses and Control with a recommendation of approval. It was moved by Vice Mayor Knaack and seconded by Councilmember Martinez, to approve the recommended actions on Consent Agenda Item Nos. 1 through 5, and to forward Special Event Liquor License for the Glendale Civic Pride Ambassadors Foundation, Special Event Liquor License for Our Lady of the Valley Catholic Church, Liquor License Application No. 10076387 for Geno's Market, Liquor License Application No. 10076386 for Rose Lane Market and Liquor License Application No. 12079462 for Palermo's Pizza, 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 14 by number and title. 6. MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT PRESENTED BY: Debora Black, Interim Police Chief RESOLUTION: 4669 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 memorandum of understanding(MOU) with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) for the purpose of reimbursement of costs incurred by the Glendale Police Department in providing resources to joint operations/task forces. RESOLUTION NO. 4669 NEW SERIES WAS READ BY NUMBER AND TITLE ONLY, IT BEING A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, 3 MARICOPA COUNTY, ARIZONA, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE ENTERING INTO OF A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT AND LOCAL, COUNTY, OR STATE LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY FOR THE REIMBURSEMENT OF JOINT OPERATIONS EXPENSES FROM THE TREASURY FORFEITURE FUND. 7. ACCEPTANCE OF HIGH INTENSITY DRUG TRAFFICKING AREA GRANT FROM THE CITY OF TUCSON PRESENTED BY: Debora Black, Interim Police Chief RESOLUTION: 4670 This is a request for City Council to waive reading beyond the title and adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to accept a High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA) grant from the City of Tucson to provide overtime funding to the Glendale Police Department in the approximate amount of $19,200 for the Warrant Apprehension Network and Tactical Enforcement Detail (WANTED). Mr. Kyle Straight, Barrel District, spoke on this issue. He said he was grateful that the Council was trying to make the city better. RESOLUTION NO. 4670 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 A HIGH INTENSITY DRUG TRAFFICKING AREA (HIDTA) GRANT AGREEMENT FROM THE CITY OF TUCSON TO PROVIDE OVERTIME FUNDING IN THE APPROXIMATE AMOUNT OF $19,200 FOR ARIZONA WARRANT APPREHENSION NETWORK AND TACTICAL ENFORCEMENT DETAIL (AZ WANTED) BY THE GLENDALE POLICE DEPARTMENT. 8. ARIZONA GOVERNOR'S OFFICE OF HIGHWAY SAFETY GRANTS PRESENTED BY: Debora Black, Interim Police Chief RESOLUTION: 4671 This is a request for City Council to waive reading beyond the title and adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to accept Governor's Office of Highway Safety (GOHS) grants in the total approximate amount of$606,203. RESOLUTION NO. 4671 NEW SERIES WAS READ BY NUMBER AND TITLE ONLY, IT BEING A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, MARICOPA COUNTY, ARIZONA, AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION AND ACCEPTANCE, IF AWARDED, OF GRANT APPLICATIONS FROM THE GOVERNOR'S OFFICE OF HIGHWAY SAFETY AND THE OVERSIGHT COUNCIL ON DRIVING OR OPERATING UNDER THE INFLUENCE ABATEMENT ON BEHALF OF THE GLENDALE POLICE DEPARTMENT. 4 Mr. Kyle Straight said he'd noticed this item on the agenda. He was grateful that the City Council was trying to get additional funds for the city. 9. GRANT AGREEMENT WITH THE ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR AN ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT FOR AIRPORT LAND ACQUISITION PRESENTED BY: Cathy Colbath, Interim Executive Director, Transportation Services RESOLUTION: 4672 Staff is requesting City Council waive reading beyond the title and adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into an agreement with the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) Aeronautics Division accepting a grant for$6,906 for an environmental assessment for land acquisition at Glendale Municipal Airport. RESOLUTION NO. 4672 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 ENTERING INTO AND ACCEPTING A GRANT OFFER FROM THE ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, FOR AIRPORT IMPROVEMENTS OF THE GLENDALE MUNICIPAL AIRPORT. 10. GRANT AGREEMENT WITH THE ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR RUNWAY SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS PRESENTED BY: Cathy Colbath, Interim Executive Director, Transportation Services RESOLUTION: 4673 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 grant agreement with the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) in the amount of$10,692 for additional runway safety improvements at Glendale Municipal Airport. RESOLUTION NO. 4673 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 ENTERING INTO AND ACCEPTING A GRANT OFFER FROM THE ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, FOR AIRPORT IMPROVEMENTS OF THE GLENDALE MUNICIPAL AIRPORT. 11. AMENDMENT TO AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF PHOENIX FOR EXTENSION OF AMERICAN RECOVERY AND REINVESTMENT ACT GRANT FUNDING PRESENTED BY: Cathy Colbath, Interim Executive Director, Transportation Services RESOLUTION: 4674 This is a request for City Council to waive reading beyond the title and adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to approve an amendment to an intergovernmental agreement 5 (IGA) with the City of Phoenix. This amendment will extend the term of the original IGA and provide additional grant funding of up to $1,000,000. RESOLUTION NO. 4674 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 CONTRACT. CHANGE ORDER WITH THE CITY OF PHOENIX FOR PASS-THROUGH GRANT FUNDING FOR TRANSIT SERVICES. 12. AMENDMENT TO AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT WITH THE REGIONAL PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY FOR TRANSIT SERVICES PRESENTED BY: Cathy Colbath, Interim Executive Director, Transportation Services RESOLUTION: 4675 This is a request for City Council to waive reading beyond the title and adopt a resolution authorizing an amendment to an intergovernmental agreement (IGA) with the Regional Public Transportation Authority (RPTA) approving Amendment No. 5, reflecting an increase in transit service miles provided by the RPTA. RESOLUTION NO. 4675 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 AMENDMENT NO. 5 TO THE RPTA PROPOSITION 400 INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT WITH THE VALLEY METRO REGIONAL PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY (RPTA) FOR THE PROVISION OF PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION SERVICES. 13. AMENDMENT TO AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF PHOENIX FOR FIXED ROUTE BUS SERVICE PRESENTED BY: Cathy Colbath, Interim Executive Director, Transportation Services RESOLUTION: 4676 This is a request for City Council to waive reading beyond the title and adopt a resolution authorizing an amendment to an intergovernmental agreement (IGA) with the City of Phoenix approving Contract Change Order No. 6, reflecting changes in funding sources for Bus Routes 67 and 106. RESOLUTION NO. 4676 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 CONTRACT CHANGE ORDER NO. 6 TO THE INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF PHOENIX FOR THE OPERATION OF FIXED ROUTE BUS SERVICES IN THE CITY OF GLENDALE. 14. INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENTS WITH THE CITY OF PHOENIX FOR FEDERAL TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION GRANT FUNDS 6 PRESENTED BY: Cathy Colbath, Interim Executive Director,Transportation Services RESOLUTION: 4677 This is a request for City Council to waive reading beyond the title and adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into four intergovernmental agreements (IGAs) with the City of Phoenix for acceptance of Federal Transit Administration (FTA) grant funds for transit services. RESOLUTION NO. 4677 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 FOUR INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENTS WITH THE CITY OF PHOENIX FOR ACCEPTANCE OF PASS-THROUGH GRANT FUNDING FOR TRANSIT SERVICES. It was moved by Vice Mayor Knaack and seconded by Councilmember Chavira, to approve the recommended actions on Consent Agenda Item Nos. 6 through 14, including the approval and adoption of Resolution No. 4669 New Series, Resolution No. 4670 New Series, Resolution No. 4671 New Series, Resolution No. 4672 New Series, Resolution No. 4673 New Series, Resolution No. 4674 New Series, Resolution No. 4675 New Series, Resolution No. 4676 New Series, and Resolution No. 4677 New Series; The motion carried unanimously. BIDS AND CONTRACTS 15. AWARD OF BID TO KINKAID CIVIL CONSTRUCTION, LLC FOR CONSTRUCTION OF DYSART 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 Kinkaid Civil Construction, LLC, in an amount not to exceed $765,775, to construct a waterline extension to deliver irrigation water to the landscaping along Northern Parkway, between 143rd Avenue and Dysart Road. Ms. Colbath said the parkway will provide benefits, including east/west travel and serving the citizens of the west valley. She said the first phase of the project is scheduled for completion in the summer of 2013. She said waterlines are necessary and the city does not provide water services in that area. An agreement reached earlier in the year provides that the city will construct the waterline and Kinkaid Civil Construction was the successful bidder for this project. It was moved by Councilmember Hugh, and seconded by Councilmember Martinez, to award the bid and authorize the City Manager to enter into a construction agreement with Kinkaid Civil Construction,LLC. The motion carried unanimously. 16. CONCESSION SERVICES LEASE AGREEMENT FOR THE FOOTHILLS RECREATION AND AQUATICS CENTER 7 PRESENTED BY: Erik Strunk, Executive Director, Parks, Recreation & Library Services This is a request for City Council to approve an annual lease agreement for seasonal concession sales at the Foothills Recreation and Aquatics Center (FRAC). The agreement would allow the vendor to provide concession services at the FRAC during the summer season. The summer season runs from late May through August. Mr. Strunk said the FRAC was designed to have concession services at the facility. He asked the council to recommend awarding the contract to Perfetto de Café, Inc. He estimated the city would receive about $5,000 in revenue over the summer months which will be put into the general fund. It was moved by Councilmember Martinez, and seconded by Vice Mayor Knaack, to approve an annual lease agreement for seasonal concession sales at the Foothills Recreation and Aquatics Center. The motion carried unanimously. PUBLIC HEARING- ORDINANCES 17. ANNEXATION APPLICATION AN-189: LITCHFIELD ROAD AND BETHANY HOME ROAD (ORDINANCE) (PUBLIC HEARING REQUIRED) PRESENTED BY: Jon M. Froke, AICP, Planning Director ORDINANCE: 2842 This is a request for City Council to conduct a public hearing and adopt an annexation ordinance for Annexation Area No. 189 (AN-189) as required by state statute. The annexation is approximately 167 acres in size located at the northwest and southwest corners of Litchfield Road and Bethany Home Road. Mr. Froke asked the council to adopt the ordinance approving annexation of the property, which would become effective in 30 days. Mayor Weiers opened the public hearing on Agenda Item No. 17. As there were no comments, Mayor Weiers closed the public hearing. ORDINANCE NO. 2842 NEW SERIES, WAS READ BY NUMBER AND TITLE ONLY, IT BEING AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, MARICOPA COUNTY, ARIZONA, EXTENDING AND INCREASING THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE,MARICOPA COUNTY, STATE OF ARIZONA, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF TITLE 9, CHAPTER 4, SECTION 9-471, ARIZONA REVISED STATUTES AND AMENDMENTS THERETO, BY ANNEXING THERETO CERTAIN TERRITORY LOCATED WITHIN AN EXISTING COUNTY ISLAND OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE CONSISTING OF APPROXIMATELY 167 ACRES AT THE NORTHWEST AND SOUTHWEST CORNERS OF LITCHFIELD ROAD AND BETHANY HOME ROAD TO BE KNOWN AS ANNEXATION AREA NO. 189. 8 It was moved by Councilmember Chavira, and seconded by Councilmember Martinez, to approve Ordinance No. 2842 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. The motion carried. 18. AMENDMENT TO CHAPTER 21.1 - MODEL CITY PRIVILEGE (SALES) TAX CODE (ORDINANCE) (PUBLIC HEARING REQUIRED) PRESENTED BY: Diane Goke, Chief Financial Officer, Financial Services ORDINANCE: 2843 Staff is requesting City Council to conduct a public hearing, waive reading beyond the title and adopt an ordinance amending Chapter 21.1 Model City Privilege (Sales) Tax Code that incorporates technical corrections and statutory changes approved and adopted by the Municipal Tax Code Commission with an effective date of July 1, 2013. Mayor Weiers opened the public hearing on Agenda Item No. 18. As there were no comments, Mayor Weiers closed the public hearing. ORDINANCE NO. 2843 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 CHAPTER 21.1 (MODEL CITY PRIVILEGE (SALES) TAX CODE) BY ADOPTING THE 2012 MUNICIPAL TAX CODE COMMISSION'S PROPOSED CODE CHANGES TO THE DEFINITIONS OF "FOOD," "MEDICAL MARIJUANA," AND "PROSTHETIC"; REMOVING THE WAIVER OF LICENSE FEES PURSUANT TO GLENDALE CITY CODE SEC. 21.1- 310(j); ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY AND PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS. It was moved by Councilmember Sherwood, and seconded by Vice Mayor Knaack, to approve Ordinance No. 2843 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. The motion carried. RESOLUTIONS 19. DISSOLUTION OF WESTERN LOOP 101 PUBLIC FACILITIES CORPORATION PRESENTED BY: Diane Goke, Chief Financial Officer, Financial Services RESOLUTION: 4678 This is a request for City Council to adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to dissolve the Western Loop 101 Public Facilities Corporation (PFC). Ms. Goke said the bonds originally issued by the PFC were refinanced under the MPC last year, and there is no longer a need for the Public Facilities Corporation to exist. 9 RESOLUTION NO. 4678 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 DISSOLUTION OF THE WESTERN LOOP 101 PUBLIC FACILITIES CORPORATION. It was moved by Councilmember Alvarez, and seconded by Vice Mayor Knaack, to pass, adopt and approve Resolution No. 4678 New Series. 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 Council Chambers on Tuesday, May 21, 2013, to be followed by an Executive Session pursuant to A.R.S. 38-431.03. The motion carried unanimously. CITIZEN COMMENTS Mr. William Demski, a Sahuaro resident, noted he was a former city employee. He spoke about the waste and the unnecessary purchases made by the city. He spoke against the former deals with the arena management. He also spoke about the former city manager, Mr. Beasley and the deals he made. He went on to speak about Councilmember Chavira and the firefighters and the hours they aren't fighting fires. He talked about the salaries of various city officials and the city's debt. Mr. Kyle Straight, a Barrel resident, said he is grateful the city is doing its best with what it has. COUNCIL COMMENTS AND SUGGESTIONS Councilmember Sherwood spoke about digital billboards. He said most other cities have already made decisions about this issue and it needs to be dealt with. He hoped this would be on an agenda in the future and he felt the requests should be considered on a case by case basis. Councilmember Sherwood talked about the police and fire issues and medical premiums. He hoped these issues, and the arena issue, can be dealt with soon. Councilmember Martinez said the topic has come up before and he and others had met with others of a specific law group who is pushing this item in the city. He said he would not support additional billboards. He added there was opposition from the citizens on putting up more digital billboards including a couple homeowners' associations, the university and others. He asked Mr. Bowers if the city of Peoria Mayor had sent a letter to him about their opposition to digital billboards. Mr. Bowers said he did receive a letter from Peoria, but did not remember the exact content of the letter. Councilmember Martinez also said they all support public safety, but they just don't have the money for now. Councilmember Chavira spoke about the night they were sworn in. He said he will always do his best to serve the citizens of Glendale. 10 Councilmember Knaack spoke about the Animal Defense League of Arizona and their program regarding feral cats. She said funds were available from a grant with Petsmart Charities and the Arizona Humane Society to fix the feral cats for free. She said this program has been researched and has proven to be the best way to reduce the feral cat population. She asked citizens interested in this program to contact her office. Mayor Weiers spoke about the digital billboards. He said he would like Council to address fixing the ordinances and make them clear to everyone. He would also like to see the billboard issue dealt with on a case by case basis. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:50 p.m. mela Hanna- City Clerk 11