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MINUTES OF THE
GLENDALE CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP SESSION
Council Chambers
5850 West Glendale Avenue
May 21, 2013
1:30 p.m.
PRESENT: Mayor Jerry P. Weiers, Vice Mayor Yvonne J. Knaack and Councilmembers
Norma S. Alvarez, Ian Hugh, Manuel D. Martinez, Gary D. Sherwood, and Samuel U. Chavira
ALSO PRESENT: Richard Bowers, Acting City Manager; Horatio Skeete, Assistant City
Manager; Nick DiPiazza, Acting City Attorney; and Pamela Hanna, City Clerk
CALL TO ORDER
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND MOMENT OF SILENCE
WORKSHOP SESSION
1. COUNCIL ITEM OF SPECIAL INTEREST: CITY AUDITOR ORDINANCE
PRESENTED BY: Candace MacLeod, City Auditor
The purpose of this City Council Report is to address City Council's request to draft an
ordinance amending the reporting structure of the City Auditor's Office at the February 19, 2013
Council Workshop. This item was tabled at the March 19, 2013 Council Workshop pending
review of the draft ordinance by the new Acting City Manager. Under the proposed structure, the
City Auditor would report functionally to City Council and administratively to the City Manager.
Ms. MacLeod presented information to the City Council regarding the administrative policy and
draft ordinance. She quoted from professional guidelines and sources regarding the importance of
auditor independence and ensuring unrestricted access to records in accordance with professional
standards.
Councilmember Sherwood said he was glad to see this in writing and would like it acted upon at
the next regular city council meeting. He thought it was the proper thing to do.
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Vice Mayor Knaack thanked Mr. Bowers and said this fulfills what she is asking for. She asked
Ms. MacLeod if she was satisfied with the changes and direction of the ordinance and policy.
Ms. MacLeod said she was happy with the changes.
Councilmember Chavira agreed with these changes and said they were longtime coming and
thanked Ms. MacLeod for bringing this item forward.
Mayor Weiers asked the other council members and said that it looked like we had direction.
COUNCIL ITEMS OF SPECIAL INTEREST
Councilmember Alvarez requested research be done on the policy regarding naming the parks.
She also said citizens were concerned there were no swim lessons or activities offered at the pool
in her area. She said the children should be doing activities.
Councilmember Hugh said it seemed that more activities were offered in the north part of the
city. He said he would also like to review naming of the parks.
Councilmember Chavira agreed to review the policy for naming the parks. He mentioned the
gallery opening up at Westgate and the activities that may be offered for children there.
Vice Mayor Knaack said it has been a year since fees and cost recovery impact for parks and
recreation facilities have been discussed. She suggested that the Parks and Recreation
Commission should look at some of these issues. She also wanted to look at the Civic Center
cost recovery issue.
Mayor Weiers said he would like to review the pricing structure of fees charged to the city when
working with a charity. He suggested a credit to the Civic Center when working with a charity.
He also said the cruising event in Glendale this past weekend was a huge success. He said the
merchants were very happy and looking forward to the next event. He also reminded everyone
of the Watermelon Festival which was coming up in June and the July 4th fireworks display at
Westgate.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 1:44 p.m.
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