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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - Minutes - City Council - Meeting Date: 6/11/2013 nib GLEr\p MINUTES OF THE GLENDALE CITY COUNCIL MEETING Council Chambers 5850 West Glendale Avenue June 11,2013 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 7 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 May,28th,2013 City Council Meeting It was moved by Councilmember Sherwood, and seconded by Councilmember Martinez, to dispense with the reading of the minutes of the May 28, 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 PROCLAIM JULY 2013 AS PARKS AND RECREATION MONTH IN GLENDALE PRESENTED BY: Office of the Mayor ACCEPTED BY: Mike Buettner, Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission Vice- Chairman This is a request for City Council to proclaim the month of July 2013 as Parks and Recreation Month in Glendale and present the proclamation to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission Chairman, Robert Portillo. 1 As Chairman Robert Portillo was unable to attend, Vice-Chairman Mike Buettner was present to accept it. City Parks and Recreation staff members Christine Fredrickson, Mike Gregory and Lori Bye were also present to accept the proclamation. CONSENT AGENDA Richard Bowers, Acting City Manager read consent agenda items 1 through 7. 1. LIQUOR LICENSE NO. 5-10260, VINNIE &JOEY'S PLACE 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 Vinnie & Joey's Place located at 9250 North 43`d Avenue, Suites 17 and 18. The Arizona Department of Liquor Licenses and Control application (No. 06070234) 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. 2. AUTHORIZATION FOR COOPERATIVE PURCHASES OF CHEMICALS AND SERVICES PRESENTED BY: Craig Johnson, P.E., Executive Director, Water Services This is a request for City Council to authorize the expenditure of funds for chemicals and services obtained under cooperative purchasing agreements for purchases over$50,000. 3. PURCHASE OF MOBILE DATA COMPUTERS FROM PANASONIC SYSTEM COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY OF NORTH AMERICA PRESENTED BY: Rick St. John, Assistant Police Chief This is a request for City Council to authorize the expenditure in an amount not to exceed $1,300,000 to purchase 270 tablet computers to be utilized as Mobile Data Computers (MDCs) in police vehicles and all necessary mounting hardware, antennas, printers, cabling, and installation services from Panasonic System Communications Company of North America. 4. ORACLE DATABASE SOFTWARE MAINTENANCE AND SUPPORT RENEWAL PRESENTED BY: Diana Bundschuh, Deputy Chief Information Technology Officer, Technology& Innovation This is a request for City Council to approve the expenditure of funds for the city's Oracle database annual software maintenance and support renewal from the State of Arizona contract with SHI International Corp. in an amount not to exceed $99,428.03. 5. ORACLE PEOPLESOFT SOFTWARE MAINTENANCE AND SUPPORT RENEWAL PRESENTED BY: Diana Bundschuh, Deputy Chief Information Technology Officer, Technology& Innovation 2 This is a request for City Council to approve the expenditure of funds for the city's Oracle PeopleSoft software maintenance and support renewal from the State of Arizona contract with SHI International Corp. in an amount not to exceed $388,643.77. 6. FISCAL YEAR 2013-14 PROPERTY, LIABILITY, AND WORKERS' COMPENSATION INSURANCE RENEWALS PRESENTED BY: Dianne Shoemake, Risk Manager, Human Resources & Risk Management This is a request for City Council to authorize staff to purchase property, liability, and workers' compensation insurance coverage for the FY 2013-14, in an amount not to exceed $1,241,203. 7. FISCAL YEAR 2013-14 PERFORMING ARTS PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM PRESENTED BY: Erik Strunk, Executive Director, Parks, Recreation & Library Services This is a request for City Council to approve the expenditures from the Municipal Arts Fund recommended by the Glendale Arts Commission for the Fiscal Year (FY) 2013-14 Performing Arts Partnership Program. It was moved by Vice Mayor Knaack and seconded by Councilmember Martinez, to approve the recommended actions on Consent Agenda Item Nos. 1 through 7, and to forward Liquor License Application No. 06070234 for Vinnie & Joey's Place to the State of Arizona Department of Liquor Licenses and Control, with the recommendation for approval. The motion carried unanimously. CONSENT RESOLUTIONS Pamela Hanna, City Clerk read consent agenda items 8 through 14. Vice Mayor Knaack requested Item No. 13 be heard separately. Councilmember Martinez requested Item No. 14 be heard separately. Vice Mayor Knaack said there was a request from Mr. Ken Jones to speak on Item No. 8 8. FISCAL YEAR 2013-14 COUNCIL KEY PRIORITIES PRESENTED BY: Richard A. Bowers, Acting City Manager RESOLUTION: 4685 This is a request for City Council to adopt a resolution approving the Fiscal Year (FY) 2013-14 Council Key Priorities of the Glendale City Council developed as a result of direction from Mayor and Council. RESOLUTION NO. 4685 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, ADOPTING THE KEY PRIORITIES OF THE GLENDALE CITY COUNCIL. Mr. Ken Jones congratulated Mayor Weiers and Mr. Bidwell, owner of the Cardinals, for negotiating a deal to have the Cardinals Spring Training Camp in Glendale. 9. NATIONAL INTERGOVERNMENTAL PURCHASING ALLIANCE PRESENTED BY: Sherry M. Schurhammer, Executive Director, Financial Services RESOLUTION 4686 This is a request for City Council to waive reading beyond the title and adopt a resolution authorizing the cooperative use of the National Intergovernmental Purchasing Alliance for the purpose of making cooperative purchases under their Master Intergovernmental Cooperative Agreement. RESOLUTION NO. 4686 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 CITY'S PARTICIPATION IN THE NATIONAL INTER-GOVERNMENT PURCHASING ALLIANCE (NATIONAL-IPA) FOR THE PURPOSE OF MAKING COOPERATIVE PURCHASES. 10. LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH CLK DEVELOPMENTS AZ L.P. PRESENTED BY: Gregory Rodzenko, P.E., City Engineer RESOLUTION: 4687 This is a request for City Council to adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a license agreement. Staff is requesting Council waive reading beyond the title and adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a license agreement between the City of Glendale and CLK Developments AZ L.P. for use of city right-of-way. RESOLUTION NO. 4687 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 OF A LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH CLK DEVELOPMENTS AZ L.P. FOR PERMISSION TO USE CITY REAL PROPERTY LOCATED ALONG 67TH AVENUE, NORTH OF NORTHERN AVENUE IN GLENDALE,ARIZONA. 11. INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT WITH THE TOWN OF WICKENBURG FOR RECYCLABLE PROCESSING SERVICES PRESENTED BY: Christina Betz, Acting Deputy Director, Public Works RESOLUTION: 4688 This is a request for City Council to waive reading beyond the title and adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into an intergovernmental agreement (IGA) with the Town of Wickenburg for recyclable material processing services. 4 RESOLUTION NO. 4688 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 TOWN OF WICKENBURG FOR RECYCLABLE PROCESSING SERVICES. 12. INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT WITH ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC SECURITY FOR VENDING MACHINE OPERATIONS AT FOOTHILLS RECREATION AND AQUATICS CENTER PRESENTED BY: Erik Strunk, Executive Director, Parks, Recreation & Library Services RESOLUTION: 4689 This is a request for City Council to authorize the extension of an intergovernmental agreement (IGA) with the Arizona Department of Economic Security for vending machine operations at the Foothills Recreation and Aquatics Center(FRAC). RESOLUTION NO. 4689 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 AMENDMENT NUMBER 1 TO THE INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT WITH THE ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC SECURITY FOR VENDING MACHINE OPERATIONS AT THE FOOTHILLS RECREATION AND AQUATICS CENTER IN GLENDALE,ARIZONA. It was moved by Councilmember Sherwood and seconded by Vice Mayor Knaack, to approve the recommended actions on Consent Agenda Item Nos. 8 through 12, including the approval and adoption of Resolution No. 4685 New Series, Resolution No. 4686 New Series, Resolution No. 4687 New Series, Resolution No. 4688 New Series, Resolution No. 4688 New Series, and Resolution No. 4689 New Series. The motion carried unanimously. 13. RESOLUTION OF SUPPORT FOR A GRANT REQUEST BY THE AGUILA YOUTH LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE PRESENTED BY: Erik Strunk, Executive Director, Parks, Recreation & Library Services RESOLUTION: 4690 This is a request for City Council to waive reading beyond title and adopt a resolution of support for a grant request in the amount of$112,100 by the AGUILA Youth Leadership Institute from the Tohono O'odham Nation for a new college preparatory initiative in Glendale. RESOLUTION NO. 4690 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 SUBMITTAL OF AN APPLICATION FOR AN INDIAN GAMING REVENUE SHARING GRANT TO TOHONO O'ODHAM NATION ON BEHALF OF THE AGUILA YOUTH LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE IN THE AMOUNT OF$112,100. 5 Councilmember Martinez asked Mr. Strunk when the request for funding came in by the AGUILA Youth Leadership Institute and whether the City Council was notified. He asked if it was a written or phone request, and if the Council got any communication on this item. Mr. Strunk said the AGUILA request came first about 4 weeks ago and then the Heart for the City request about 2 weeks ago. He said there was no notification of Council of this request. Mr. Strunk said this request is reviewed by staff to see if they meet the City's Proposition 202 resolution of support/funding requirements. They both did and were processed for Council action. Councilmember Martinez asked if this was funded, it would be available to all youth in the city. Mr. Strunk said the AGUILA request would be open to the city. The second request would be limited to those citizens who live in the 85301, 85302 and 85303 zip code districts. Councilmember Martinez asked how much staff time was involved in this process. Mr. Strunk said it was about 3 staff hours. Councilmember Martinez asked why this program was limited to just the three zip codes. Mr. Strunk surmised those were income-eligible areas from a federal CDBG standpoint. He said Heart for the City is an organization that focused their efforts in income-challenged areas. Mr. Martinez said he thought any programs offered to the youth of the city should be offered to all youth. Councilmember Chavira asked Rosemary Ibarra-Hernandez, CEO and founder of AGUILA Youth Leadership Institute, a Phoenix resident, how long her program had been in existence. Ms. Ibarra-Hernandez said the program has been running for nine years and 76 seniors participated in her program all across the state. She said these seniors collectively received over $10 million in scholarship money. There was further discussion about specific students and the program itself. Councilmember Martinez asked Ms. Ibarra-Hernandez if funding was requested from other tribes. She said they have not yet. It was moved by Councilmember Sherwood and seconded by Councilmember Chavira, to approve the recommended action on Consent Agenda Item No. 13 including the approval and adoption of Resolution No. 4690 New Series. Councilmembers voting "aye": Alvarez, Chavira, Hugh, Knaack, Martinez, Sherwood, and Weiers. Members voting "nay": Martinez. The motion carried. 14. RESOLUTION OF SUPPORT FOR A GRANT REQUEST BY HEART FOR THE CITY PRESENTED BY: Erik Strunk, Executive Director, Parks, Recreation & Library Services RESOLUTION: 4691 This is a request for City Council to waive reading beyond title and adopt a resolution of support for a grant request in the amount of$100,000 by Heart for the City from the Tohono O'odham Nation for a childhood obesity prevention program in Glendale. 6 RESOLUTION NO. 4691 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 SUBMITTAL OF AN APPLICATION FOR AN INDIAN GAMING REVENUE SHARING GRANT TO TOHONO O'ODHAM NATION ON BEHALF OF HEART FOR THE CITY, IN THE AMOUNT OF$100,000. Vice Mayor Knaack said the city is not getting money from the Tohono O'Odham tribe. Mr. Strunk said that under state law, although the City is required to take receipt of the funds, it is the I policy of the city to disburse 100 percent of the funds to the recipient organization. — the city does not keep any of the funds. Vice Mayor Knaack said she would recuse herself from voting on Item as she current sits on the Board of Directors for Heart for the City. Mayor Weiers asked for clarification on what the council's role in this approval process was. Mr. Strunk said these entities want to focus their efforts in Glendale and are seeking the city's support to do that. Mayor Weiers said they were not showing an endorsement of the donor, but an endorsement of the charity asking for the donation. Mr. Strunk said that is correct - in this case they were focusing on the benefit to the community. Councilmember Alvarez commented and said this is the same thing as donations From the Heart. She said in the past, the money went through the County, not the city. Mayor Weiers said they are not supporting the donor to the charity; they are supporting the charity receiving the money. Mr. Strunk said that was correct. It was moved by Councilmember Sherwood and seconded by Councilmember Chavira, to approve the recommended actions on Consent Agenda Item No 14, including the approval and adoption of Resolution No. 4691 New Series. The motion carried. Councilmembers voting "aye": Alvarez, Chavira, Hugh, Sherwood, and Weiers. Members voting "nay": Martinez. Abstain: Knaack. The motion carried. BIDS AND CONTRACTS 15. AGREEMENT WITH HABITAT FOR HUMANITY CENTRAL ARIZONA PRESENTED BY: Gilbert Lopez, Revitalization Administrator This is a request for City Council to authorize the City Manager to enter into an agreement for Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP) funds for the Acquisition, Rehabilitation, and Resale of Foreclosed Homes (Agreement)with Habitat for Humanity Central Arizona(Habitat). Mr. Lopez said Habitat has spent over $2 million purchasing and improving many homes in the city. Staff recommends the City Council authorize the City Manager to enter into a new agreement with Habitat in an amount not to exceed $4,554,556. 7 It was moved by Vice Mayor Knaack, and seconded by Councilmember Chavira, to approve and to authorize the City Manager to enter into an agreement for Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP) funds for the Acquisition, Rehabilitation, and Resale of Foreclosed Homes (Agreement) with Habitat for Humanity Central Arizona (Habitat). The motion carried unanimously. 16. AGREEMENT FOR CONSTRUCTION SERVICES WITH SKYLINE BUILDERS & RESTORATION, INC. PRESENTED BY: Dianne Shoemake, Risk Manager, Human Resources&Risk Management This is a request for City Council to approve a new contract for construction services for third- party property damage claims for FY 2013-14 not to exceed $75,000, using the State Purchasing Cooperative Agreement. It was moved by Councilmember Martinez, and seconded by Councilmember Chavira, to approve a new contract for construction services for third-party property damage claims for FY 2013-14 not to exceed $75,000, using the State Purchasing Cooperative Agreement. The motion carried unanimously. 17. EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM CONTRACT WITH EAP PREFERRED FOR FISCAL YEAR 2013-14 PRESENTED BY: Marcie Bravo-Ortuno,HR Administrator,Human Resources & Risk Management This is a request for City Council to approve a new contract for services for the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) in an amount not to exceed $25,260. This provider will be replacing the existing EAP provider, APS Healthcare. This program will provide services for City of Glendale Active employees and COBRA participants for the Fiscal Year 2013-14. It was moved by Councilmember Alvarez, and seconded by Councilmember Hugh, to approve a new contract for services for the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) in an amount not to exceed $25,260. The motion carried unanimously. 18. AGREEMENT WITH ARIZONA PUBLIC SERVICE TO UNDERGROUND OVERHEAD UTILITY LINES IN A PEDESTRIAN ALLEYWAY PRESENTED BY: Cathy Colbath, Interim Executive Director,Transportation Services This is a request for City Council to authorize the City Manager to enter into an agreement with Arizona Public Service (APS) to underground overhead utility lines in a pedestrian alleyway located in downtown Glendale. Ms. Colbath said this project includes paving and landscaping to help create a better pedestrian environment. She said this project also includes undergrounding of overhead utilities. She said the cost to underground the overhead lines is $237,017. 8 It was moved by Councilmember Hugh, and seconded by Councilmember Chavira, to authorize the City Manager to enter into an agreement with Arizona Public Service (APS) to underground overhead utility lines in a pedestrian alleyway located in downtown Glendale. The motion carried unanimously. 19. AWARD OF CONTRACT 13-21 TO HEINFELD, MEECH & CO., P.C. FOR THE GLENDALE ONBOARD TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM PERFORMANCE AUDIT PRESENTED BY: Cathy Colbath, Interim Executive Director, Transportation Services This is a request for City Council to authorize the City Manager to enter into an agreement with Heinfeld, Meech & Co., P.C. for a performance audit of the Glendale Onboard (GO) Transportation Program in an amount not to exceed $211,723; and authorize the City Manager, at his discretion,to extend the agreement for an additional two years. Ms. Colbath said the funding for this program was approved by voters in 2001 and a part of that requires an independent audit to be conducted every three years. She said Heinfeld, Meech was selected from the three proposals received. It is anticipated the audit will take approximately eight months to complete. The funds are programmed in the FY14 Transportation account. It was moved by Councilmember Chavira, and seconded by Councilmember Hugh, to approve and to authorize the City Manager to enter into an agreement with Heinfeld, Meech & Co., P.C. for a performance audit of the Glendale Onboard (GO) Transportation Program in an amount not to exceed $211,723; and authorize the City Manager, at his discretion, to extend the agreement for an additional two years. The motion carried unanimously. 20. AWARD OF PROPOSAL FOR LANDSCAPE SERVICES WITH ARTISTIC LAND MANAGEMENT, INC. PRESENTED BY: Craig Johnson, P.E., Executive Director, Water Services This is a request for City Council to award proposal RFP 13-09 and authorize the City Manager to enter into an agreement with Artistic Land Management, Inc. for landscaping services at Water Services ($80,000) and Public Works Department($45,000) sites in an annual amount not to exceed $125,000. The proposal includes an option to extend the agreement, at the City Manager's discretion, for an additional four years, in one-year increments. Mr. Johnson said this agreement will provide landscape services at five water services plant sites and two public works department sites. Four proposals were received and Artistic Land Management received the highest score in this bid. It was moved by Councilmember Sherwood, and seconded by Vice Mayor Knaack, to award proposal RFP 13-09 and authorize the City Manager to enter into an agreement with Artistic Land Management, Inc. for landscaping services at Water Services ($80,000) and Public Works Department ($45,000) sites in an annual amount not to exceed $125,000. The proposal includes an option to extend the agreement, at the City Manager's discretion, for an additional four years, in one-year increments. The motion carried unanimously. 9 ORDINANCES 21. FISCAL YEAR 2012-13 BUDGET AMENDMENTS PRESENTED BY: Sherry M. Schurhammer, Executive Director, Financial Services ORDINANCE: 2846 This is a request for City Council to consider and approve Fiscal Year (FY) 2012-13 budget amendments. The City of Glendale's total FY 2012-13 budget appropriation across all funds is unchanged. The FY 2012-13 budget amendments shown in Exhibit A are associated with the movement of appropriation authority between departments and/or funds. Staff is requesting that Council waive reading beyond the title and adopt an ordinance approving the FY 2012-13 budget amendments. Kenneth Sturgis, Yucca District, said he was pleased to hear that the total budget appropriations across all funds remained unchanged, which means the arena management fee remains at $6.5 million. He said four bids were received for management of the arena, the public should at least know the names of the bidders. He discussed the previous bidders for the hockey team and various amounts to be paid by the new owner of the hockey team. He asked how much the citizens of Glendale are getting in return for their investment. ORDINANCE NO. 2846 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 AMENDMENTS TO THE ADOPTED FISCAL YEAR 2012-2013 BUDGET BY TRANSFERRING APPROPRIATION AUTHORIZATION BETWEEN BUDGET ITEMS; AND AUTHORIZING CASH TRANSFERS FROM THE GENERAL FUND. It was moved by Vice Mayor Knaack, and seconded by Councilmember Martinez, to approve Ordinance No. 2846 New Series. Motion carried on a roll call vote, with the following Councilmembers voting "aye": Chavira, Hugh, Knaack, Martinez, Sherwood, and Weiers. Members voting "nay": Alvarez. The motion carried. REQUEST FOR FUTURE WORKSHOP AND EXECUTIVE SESSION It was moved by Vice Mayor Knaack, and seconded by Councilmember Martinez,to hold a Special City Council Voting Meeting at 9:00 am in the Council Chambers on Friday, June, 14,2013; it was further moved to hold a City Council Workshop at 1:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers on Tuesday, June, 18, 2013, to be followed by an Executive Session pursuant to A.R.S. 38-431.03. Lastly, it was moved to hold a Special City Council Voting Meeting at 9:00 a.m. in the Council Chambers on Friday, June, 28, 2013. The motion carried unanimously. CITIZEN COMMENTS 10 Mr. Ken Jones, Ocotillo District, said what the council does with the two big issues facing it, will define who they are. He spoke about the award of the arena management contract and the council using sound judgment in making these decisions. He also asked when the council was going to be more transparent. He said the public's patience is wearing thin about the hockey team, arena management and lack of transparency issues. Mr. Bill Demski, Sahuaro District, spoke about the taxes he pays. He also spoke about the decisions made by city employees when he worked for the city. He also discussed the salaries and pension benefits provided to city employees. He also talked about the open meeting law and the various meetings held in secret. He said he filed a complaint with the Attorney General about violation of the open meeting law. Mr. Arthur Thruston, Cactus District, congratulated the Councilmembers and interim city manager in their new positions. He said Mr. Bowers has done a wonderful job. He next spoke about the appearance of evil and the closed door meetings that have been held recently. He said the recent hockey-related closed door meetings should have been open to the public. He mentioned the previous bidders for the hockey team. He asked that Vice Mayor Knaack and Councilmember Martinez recuse themselves from any votes on the hockey agreement. COUNCIL COMMENTS AND SUGGESTIONS Councilmember Martinez thanked city staff for doing a good job every single day. Councilmember Hugh commented on the Watermelon Festival. He also mentioned the car show coming up. Mayor Weiers commented on limiting executive sessions as much as possible. He said there were some executive sessions that were posted, but did not occur. He said those were posted as a convenience in case they were needed. He felt strongly about not having executive sessions if they didn't have to. He said most of the time topics discussed are personnel issues and are not the secret meetings the public believes are occurring. He also mentioned the cruising in downtown Glendale event coming up. The first event was such a success and costs the city nothing. He asked everyone to watch their children around water. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8.06 p.m. Pamela Hanna- City Clerk 11