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MINUTES OF THE
GLENDALE CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Council Chambers
5850 West Glendale Avenue
April 22, 2014
6:00 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 Brenda Fischer, City Manager; Julie Frisoni, Assistant City Manager; Jennifer
Campbell,Assistant City Manager; Michael Bailey, City Attorney; and Pamela Hanna, City Clerk.
Mayor Weiers called for the Pledge of Allegiance.
The prayer/invocation was given by Pastor David Clark from Grace Lutheran Church.
Compliance with Article VII. Section 6(c) of the Glendale Charter
A statement was filed by the City Clerk that the 5 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
It was moved by Martinez, and seconded by Chavira, to dispense with the reading of the
minutes of the April 8, 2014 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
APPROVE RECOMMENDED APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS, COMMISSIONS &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
Leonard Escudero Ocotillo Appointment 04/22/2014 11/24/2014
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Citizens Transportation Oversight Commission
Kevin Frei Barrel Appointment 04/22/2014 03/25/2016
William Sheldon - Chair Mayoral Appointment 04/22/2014 03/26/2015
James Grose -Vice Chair Cholla Appointment 04/22/2014 03/26/2015
Commission on Persons with Disabilities
John LeGendre Ocotillo Appointment 04/22/2014 04/26/2016
Community Development Advisory Committee
Dorlisa Dvorak-Neighborhood Rep. Ocotillo Appointment 04/22/2014 07/01/2015
Pattie Johnston -Vice Chair Mayoral Appointment 04/22/2014 04/26/2015
General Plan Steering Committee
David Moreno Yucca Appointment 04/22/2014 01/01/2016
Lorrie Moreno Yucca Appointment 04/22/2014 01/01/2016
Historic Preservation Commission
Robin Berryhill Ocotillo Appointment 04/13/2014 04/13/2016
Judicial Selection Advisory Board
Dr. Francis Sisti Cholla Appointment 04/23/2014 04/23/2017
Planning Commission
Gary Hirsch Mayoral Appointment 04/22/2014 03/25/2016
Public Safety Personnel Retirement System Fire/Police
Charles Erickson Cholla Appointment 07/01/2014 07/01/2018
It was moved by Martinez, and seconded by Knaack, to appoint Leonard Escudero to the
Aviation Advisory Commission; Kevin Frei, William Sheldon, and James Grose to the
Citizens Transportation Oversight Commission; John LeGendre to the Commission on
Persons with Disabilities; Dorlisa Dvorak and Pattie Johnson to the Community
Development Advisory Committee; David Moreno and Lorrie Moreno to the General Plan
Steering Committee; Robin Berryhill to the Historic Preservation Commission; Dr. Francis
Sisti to the Judicial Selection Advisory Board; Gary Hirsch to the Planning Commission;
Charles Erickson to the Public Safety Personnel Retirement System Fire/Police, for the
terms listed above. The motion carried unanimously.
PROCLAMATIONS AND AWARDS
PROCLAIM APRIL 2014 AS ENVIRONMENTAL AWARENESS MONTH
PRESENTED BY: Office of the Mayor
ACCEPTED BY: Deborah Coy, Recycling Coordinator, City of Glendale
Mike Gregory, Parks and Recreation Manager, City of Glendale
Tiffany Nangle, Conservation Specialist, City of Glendale
Megan Sheldon, Environmental Program Manager, City of Glendale
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This is a request for the City Council to recognize fourteen different activities planned throughout
the months of March and April 2014 as a part of the city's "Preserve and Conserve" initiative and
to celebrate the City's efforts to promote environmental awareness.
City of Glendale employees Deborah Coy, Recycling Coordinator; Mike Gregory, Parks and
Recreation Manager; Tiffany Nangle, Conservation Specialist; and Megan Sheldon, Environmental
Program Manager,were present to accept the award.
PROCLAIM MAY 2014 AS PRESERVATION MONTH
PRESENTED BY: Office of the Mayor
ACCEPTED BY: Ms. Marlowe Myers Garay, Chair, Glendale Historic Preservation Commission
This is a request for City Council to proclaim May 2014 as Preservation Month. This proclamation
was accepted by Ms. Marlowe Myers Garay who is the Chair of the City's Historic Preservation
Commission. The Commission remains strong supporters of Glendale's unique heritage.
RECOGNITION OF COMMUNITY SERVICE FOR RANDY MILLER
PRESENTED BY: Office of the Mayor
This is a request to present a plaque recognizing Mr. Randy Miller for his four years of community
service on Glendale's Community Development Advisory Committee (CDAC).
CONSENT AGENDA
Ms. Brenda Fischer, City Manager, read agenda item numbers 1 through 7.
1. APPROVE SPECIAL EVENT LIQUOR LICENSE, CHOIR BOYS SOCIAL CLUB
PRESENTED BY: Susan Matousek, Revenue Administrator
This is a request for City Council to approve a special event liquor license for the Choir Boys Social
Club. The event will be held at the University of Phoenix Stadium on the Great Lawn located at 1
North Cardinals Drive on April 24 through April 27, 2014. The purpose of this special event liquor
license is for fundraising at the Big Red Rib and Music Festival.
Staff is requesting Council to forward this application to the Arizona Department of Liquor
Licenses and Control with a recommendation of approval.
2. APPROVE SPECIAL EVENT LIQUOR LICENSE, KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS -ST. HELEN 11738
PRESENTED BY: Susan Matousek, Revenue Administrator
This is a request for City Council to approve a special event liquor license for Knights of Columbus
- St. Helen 11738. The event will be held at St. Helen's Social Center located at 5510 West Cholla
Street on Saturday, August 16, 2014, from 6:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. The purpose of this special event
liquor license is for a fundraiser.
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Staff is requesting Council to forward this application to the Arizona Department of Liquor
Licenses and Control with a recommendation of approval.
3. APPROVE SPECIAL EVENT LIQUOR LICENSE, KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS -ST. JOSEPH 2126
PRESENTED BY: Susan Matousek, Revenue Administrator
This is a request for City Council to approve a special event liquor license for Knights of Columbus
- St. Joseph 2126. The event will be held at St. Helen's Social Center located at 5510 West Cholla
Street on Saturday, April 26, 2014, from 6 p.m. to 11 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.
4. APPROVE LIQUOR LICENSE NO. 3-732, FRY'S MARKETPLACE #625
PRESENTED BY: Susan Matousek, Revenue Administrator
This is a request for City Council to approve adding non-transferable sampling privileges to an
existing series 9 (Liquor Store - All Liquor) license for Fry's Marketplace #625 located at 6611
West Bell Road. The Arizona Department of Liquor Licenses and Control application (No.
09070062 S) was submitted by Robert Joseph Nelson.
Staff is requesting Council to forward this application to the Arizona Department of Liquor
Licenses and Control with a recommendation of approval.
5. APPROVE LIQUOR LICENSE NO. 5-13190, SMASHBURGER#1395
PRESENTED BY: Susan Matousek, Revenue Administrator
This is a request for City Council to approve a new, non-transferable series 12 (Restaurant) license
for Smashburger #1395 located at 5870 West Thunderbird Road, Suite A-4. The Arizona
Department of Liquor Licenses and Control application (No. 12079817) was submitted by Andrea
D. Lewkowitz.
Staff is requesting Council to forward this application to the Arizona Department of Liquor
Licenses and Control with a recommendation of approval.
6. AUTHORIZATION TO APPROVE SOFTWARE MAINTENANCE AND SUPPORT WITH N.
HARRIS COMPUTER CORPORATION
PRESENTED BY: Tom Duensing, Executive Director, Financial Services
This is a request for City Council to authorize the City Manager to execute any and all necessary
documents to extend utility billing system software maintenance and support agreement with N.
Harris Computer Corporation for an additional three years and to approve funding in an amount
not to exceed $185,200 over the three year period ($58,700 in year 1, $61,700 in year 2, and
$64,800 in year 3). This,represents an annual increase of approximately five percent per year.
7. AUTHORIZATION TO APPROVE SOFTWARE MAINTENANCE AND SUPPORT WITH
SYSTEM INNOVATORS,A DIVISION OF N. HARRIS COMPUTER CORPORATION
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PRESENTED BY: Tom Duensing, Executive Director, Financial Services
This is a request for City Council to authorize the City Manager to execute any and all necessary
documents to enter into a maintenance and support agreement for the city's centralized
cashiering system under the System Innovators agreement for three years and to approve funding
in an amount not to exceed $111,157 over a three year period ($35,315 in year 1, $37,024 in year
2, and $38,818 in year 3).
It was moved by Knaack and seconded by Chavira, to approve the recommended actions on
Consent Agenda Item Numbers 1 through 7, and to forward Special Event Liquor License for
Choir boys Social Club; Special Event Liquor License for Knights of Columbus - St. Helen
11738; Special Event Liquor License for Knights of Columbus - St. Joseph 2126; Liquor
License Application No. 3-732 for Fry's Marketplace #625; and Liquor License Application
No. 5-13190, Smashburger #1395 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 8 through 11 by
number and title.
8. ADOPT A RESOLUTION TO CALL 2014 ELECTIONS
PRESENTED BY: Pamela Hanna, City Clerk
RESOLUTION: 4786
This is a request for City Council to waive reading beyond the title and adopt a resolution to call
2014 elections.
RESOLUTION NO. 4786 NEW SERIES WAS READ BY NUMBER AND TITLE ONLY, IT BEING A
RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, MARICOPA
COUNTY, ARIZONA, DESIGNATING THE ELECTION DATES AND PURPOSE OF ELECTIONS
(PRIMARY ELECTION: AUGUST 26, 2014; GENERAL ELECTION: NOVEMBER 4, 2014);
DESIGNATING THE DEADLINE FOR VOTER REGISTRATION; DESIGNATING THE PLACE AND
THE LAST DATE FOR CANDIDATES TO FILE NOMINATING PAPERS; AND ORDERING THAT
THE CITY CLERK PUBLISH THIS CALL OF ELECTION.
9. AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT WITH THE
ARIZONA STATE FORESTRY DIVISION FOR PREVENTION AND SUPPRESSION OF
WILDLAND FIRES
PRESENTED BY: Mark Burdick, Fire Chief
RESOLUTION: 4787
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 titled Cooperative
Fire Rate Agreement, with the Arizona State Forestry Division for the prevention and suppression
of wildland fires.
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RESOLUTION NO. 4787 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 COOPERATIVE FIRE RATE
AGREEMENT WITH THE ARIZONA STATE FORESTRY DIVISION TO PROVIDE FIRE
PROTECTION TO STATE FORESTS AND WILDLANDS.
10. AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A GRANT FROM THE ARIZONA SPORTS AND TOURISM
AUTHORITY TO FUND RENOVATION WITHIN THUNDERBIRD CONSERVATION PARK
PRESENTED BY: Erik Strunk, Executive Director, Parks, Recreation &Library Services
RESOLUTION: 4788
This is a request for City Council to waive reading beyond the title and adopt a resolution
authorizing the City Manager to accept and administer a grant in the amount of$23,400 awarded
by the Arizona Sports and Tourism Authority (AZSTA). The grant will be utilized to fund the
renovation of the Thunderbird Conservation Park trails, entry nodes, and trail signage.
RESOLUTION NO. 4788 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 YOUTH AND AMATEUR SPORTS,
FY 2014 BIENNIAL GRANT FUNDING AGREEMENT, WITH THE TOURISM AND SPORTS
AUTHORITY, D.B.A. THE ARIZONA SPORTS AND TOURISM AUTHORITY, PERTAINING TO
THE THUNDERBIRD CONSERVATION PARK TRAIL ENHANCEMENT PROJECT.
11. AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT WITH
MARICOPA COUNTY FOR THE BELL ROAD ADAPTIVE TRAFFIC SIGNAL CONTROL
TECHNOLOGY DEPLOYMENT PROJECT
PRESENTED BY: Cathy Colbath, Interim Executive Director, Transportation Services
RESOLUTION: 4789
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 Maricopa
County for the Bell Road Adaptive Traffic Signal Control Technology Deployment Project.
RESOLUTION NO. 4789 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 MARICOPA COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR THE
BELL ROAD ADAPTIVE TRAFFIC SIGNAL CONTROL TECHNOLOGY DEPLOYMENT PROJECT.
It was moved by Knaack and seconded by Martinez, to approve the recommended actions
on Consent Agenda Item Numbers 8 through 11, including the approval and adoption of
Resolution No. 4786 New Series, Resolution No. 4787 New Series, Resolution No. 4788 New
Series and Resolution No. 4789 New Series; The motion carried unanimously.
BIDS AND CONTRACTS
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12. AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH
WILSON ENGINEERS, LLC FOR THE DEER VALLEY ROAD WATERLINE IMPROVEMENTS
PROJECT
PRESENTED BY: Craig Johnson, P.E., Executive Director,Water Services
This is a request for City Council to authorize the City Manager to enter into a professional
services agreement with Wilson Engineers, LLC in an amount not to exceed $185,732 for waterline
improvements located near Deer Valley Road and 67th Avenue.
This is a request for City Council to authorize the City Manager to enter into a professional
services agreement with Wilson Engineers, LLC in an amount not to exceed $185,732 for waterline
improvements located near Deer Valley Road and 67th Avenue.
It was moved by Martinez, and seconded by Chavira, to authorize the City Manager to enter
into a professional services agreement with Wilson Engineers, LLC. The motion carried
unanimously.
13. AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT FOR INTERNET SERVICES WITH COX
ARIZONA TELCOM, LLC
PRESENTED BY: Chuck Murphy, Executive Director, Technology and Innovation
This is a request for City Council to approve a new 5 year Carrier Service Order (CSO) agreement
with Cox Arizona Telcom, LLC d/b/a Cox Business for Internet services at an annual cost of
$18,800 (Exhibit A). Total not to exceed amount for the 5 year CSO contract is $94,000. This
includes the monthly rate of$1,400 plus applicable taxes, fees and surcharges. This purchase also
includes a request for Council to approve a Linking Agreement between the city and Cox Business.
It was moved by Hugh, and seconded by Knaack, to approve a new 5 year Carrier Service
Order (CSO) agreement with Cox Arizona Telcom, LLC d/b/a Cox Business for Internet
services. The motion carried unanimously.
ORDINANCES
14. ADOPT AN ORDINANCE TO ABANDON AN ACCESS EASEMENT AND ACCEPT A NEW
ACCESS EASEMENT AT THE CITY OF GLENDALE OWNED 83RD AVENUE SEWER LIFT
STATION
PRESENTED BY: Stuart Kent, Executive Director, Public Works
ORDINANCE: 2887
This is a request for City Council to approve a new 5 year Carrier Service Order (CSO) agreement
with Cox Arizona Telcom, LLC d/b/a Cox Business for Internet services at an annual cost of
$18,800 (Exhibit A). Total not to exceed amount for the 5 year CSO contract is $94,000. This
includes the monthly rate of$1,400 plus applicable taxes, fees and surcharges. This purchase also
includes a request for Council to approve a Linking Agreement between the city and Cox Business.
ORDINANCE NO. 2887 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 THE ABANDONMENT OF AN ACCESS EASEMENT OF APPROXIMATELY
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15,410.2 (FIFTEEN THOUSAND, FOUR HUNDRED TEN POINT TWO) SQUARE FEET LOCATED
AT 83RD AVENUE, FROM THE WEST SIDE OF THE INTERSECTION AT CAMPO BELLO DRIVE
TO THE CITY'S 83RD AVENUE SEWER LIFT STATION TO THE OWNERS OF RECORD OF THE
ABUTTING PROPERTY; AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF A NEW ACCESS EASEMENT OF
APPROXIMATELY 31,051 SQUARE FEET ALONG 83RD AVENUE FROM THE INTERSECTION AT
CAMPO BELLO DRIVE TO THE CITY'S 83RD AVENUE SEWER LIFT STATION; AND DIRECTING
THE CITY CLERK TO RECORD A CERTIFIED COPY OF THIS ORDINANCE.
It was moved by Chavira, and seconded by Hugh, to approve Ordinance No. 2887 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.
RESOLUTIONS
15. ADOPT A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A TEMPORARY PARKING AGREEMENT WITH
THE NEW WESTGATE, LLC FOR THE USE OF WESTGATE FINAL PLAT, LOT 5; AND A
LIMITED WAIVER OF THE CITY'S RESCISSION RIGHTS PERTAINING TO WESTGATE
FINAL PLAT, LOT 4
PRESENTED BY: Brian Friedman, Executive Director, Community & Economic
Development and Cathy Colbath, Interim Executive Director, Transportation Services
RESOLUTION: 4790
This is a request for City Council to waive reading beyond the title and adopt a resolution
authorizing the City Manager to approve a Temporary Parking Agreement with The New
Westgate, LLC (TNW) for the purpose of securing temporary parking on Westgate Final Plat, Lot 5
and addressing TNW's interest in the conveyance of Westgate Final Plat, Lot 4; and, authorizing
the City Manager to execute all required contract payments not to exceed $95,000.
Mr. Brian Friedman reviewed the purpose of the Temporary Parking Agreement. He noted the
only change between this agreement and last year's agreement is a request by New Westgate LLC
regarding Lot 4 of Westgate. The New Westgate LLC would have one year to notify the city they
wished to acquire lot 4 and would have one additional year to complete the ownership process.
Councilmember Alvarez questioned Mr. Friedman regarding the reasons for the city to give this
property to New Westgate LLC. Mr. Freidman referred to the terms of the original 2008
agreement.
Mayor Weiers commented that the city would be saving the $72,000 annually for the cost of
maintaining Lot 4.
Councilmember Alvarez said she'd heard that argument for other actions in the past. She
continued that the city can't afford to be giving away property.
Councilmember Martinez said we aren't giving away anything, the only thing that we are doing is
extending their right to acquire the property for an additional year.
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Mr. Bailey said we are dealing with existing contractual obligations. This agreement would extend
the time for Lot 4 to be acquired which means the city won't exercise its waiver for a year.
Councilmember Hugh asked how they got the land given to them.
Mr. Bailey said they have the right to acquire the land at no cost based on the 2008 agreement.
He commented the land was originally given to the city at no cost. He explained the background of
the transaction.
Councilmember Alvarez said so the Lot 4 was donated to the city and now the city is giving it away
free.
Mr. Bailey said as a simple statement of the action that is correct.
It was moved by Sherwood, and seconded by Martinez, to pass, adopt and approve
Resolution No. 4790 New Series. The Motion carried, with the following Councilmembers
voting "aye": Chavira, Hugh, Knaack, Martinez, Sherwood, and Weiers. Members voting
"nay":Alvarez.
REQUEST FOR FUTURE WORKSHOP AND EXECUTIVE SESSION
It was moved by Knaack and seconded by Hugh to hold the next regularly scheduled City
Council Workshop on Tuesday, May 6, 2014 at 1:30 p.m. in Room B-3 of the City Council
Chambers, to be followed by and Executive Session pursuant to A.R.S. §38-431.03.
CITIZEN COMMENTS
Mayor Weiers reviewed the City Council Guidelines for Citizen Comment.
David and Teri Polmateer asked to address the City Council together. Mayor Weiers said that they
could but noted that the 3 minute time limit would still apply.
David Polmateer asked that the city introduce an amnesty program and explained that they had
been cited by the city for the construction of a carport which did not meet code and had no permit.
He said they were in the process of correcting this problem. He referenced a letter and
photographs that they submitted to Council tonight. He reviewed the contents of the submittal
which showed numerous other houses throughout the city with similar code violations. He
commented on the how they felt singled out since these other owners weren't cited for code
violations.
Terri Polmateer noted that most people don't know they have to go through the city to build on
their property; some people bought the houses after the structures were built, and some can't
afford to bring the structures up to code.
Mayor Weiers said city staff would follow-up with the Mr. and Mrs. Polmateer.
Bill Demski noted that Councilmember Alvarez was not included in any of his objections. He listed
former city elected officials and executive staff and stated his objections to their activities.
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Mayor Weiers asked Mr. Demski to follow the guidelines regarding not making personal attacks on
councilmembers, city staff or members of public.
Mr. Demski continued listing past city projects, agreements and actions which he considered
objectionable.
Kenneth Sturgis complained about an upcoming music festival and noise level until 11:00 p.m.
coming from the Phoenix University Stadium. He spoke about living 8/10 of a mile away and
referred to the provisions of city ordinance Section 2566 which weren't being followed. He has
spoken with staff about this situation. Mr. Sturgis spoke about a recent article in the Glendale Star.
He quoted Mr. Duensing stating that the city had a standard of 10% fund balance; however, Mr.
Duensing felt 20% or 25% was preferable. He reviewed the budget and he believed the
contingency will be just over 1% for FY 15. Mr. Sturgis said the arena management agreement
requires that no later than May 31 every year a proposed annual budget be. submitted to the
owner of the team and the city. It also requires that the proposed budget be posted on the city's
financial web page. He added that he had requested a Camelback Ranch monthly report be posted
on the web page and he hasn't seen one yet.
Randy Miller commented on a good speaker at the last Council meeting. He thanked the City
Council for doing their best job for the citizens.
COUNCIL COMMENTS AND SUGGESTIONS
Councilmember Sherwood said today the state legislature denied a bill that would have assisted
Glendale with public safety costs for the Super Bowl next year. He commented on the importance
of public safety and the benefits the state receives from a Super Bowl. He expressed his
disappointment with the legislators' decision and noted bottom line when these events come up in
the future, he didn't think Council would have an appetite for them.
Councilmember Chavira agreed and also expressed his disappointment with the state legislature's
decision.
Vice Mayor Knaack stated that the legislature had all the facts and still didn't pass the bill to assist
with public safety costs. She explained how the amount had been reduced to $2 million. She noted
it was hard to imagine the host committee couldn't offer to give the $2M to the city for public
safety. She noted that Glendale lost money on the last Super Bowl. She hoped some of Glendale's
citizens would make their legislators aware of their displeasure with this decision.
Vice Mayor Knaack invited participation in the Relay for Life this Saturday. She explained that
cancer never sleeps and at this fund raiser, they walk all night.
Mayor Weiers explained the different changes that HB 2547 went through while being considered
at the legislature. He said the city will make sure that the public is safe at the Super Bowl.
However, Council will think long and hard before approving another major event. He noted this
was never supposed to be a City of Glendale bill but a state bill because the benefit of the event is
statewide. Mayor Weiers spoke about the event on Saturday called the Mayor's Big Dog Run
Motorcycle Ride which raised funds for veterans' education.
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ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:10 p.m.
Pamela Hanna - ity Clerk
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