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Meeting Minutes - Final
Tuesday, October 14, 2014
6:00 PM
Voting Meeting
Council Chambers
City Council
Mayor Jerry Weiers
Vice Mayor Yvonne J. Knaack
Councilmember Norma Alvarez
Councilmember Sammy Chavira
Councilmember Ian Hugh
Councilmember Manny Martinez
Councilmember Gary Sherwood
City Council Meeting Minutes-Final October 14,2014
CALL TO ORDER
Present: 7- Mayor Jerry Weiers,Vice Mayor Yvonne J. Knaack, Councilmember Norma
Alvarez, Councilmember Samuel Chavira, Councilmember Ian Hugh,
Councilmember Manny Martinez, and Councilmember Gary Sherwood
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PRAYER/INVOCATION
Pastor Ezekiel Ojo from the Redeemed Christian Church of God offered the invocation
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER 23,2014
1. 14-346 APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER 23, 2014
Staff Contact: Pamela Hanna, City Clerk
A motion was made by Councilmember Martinez,seconded by Councilmember
Chavira,that this agenda item be approved.The motion carried by the following
vote:
Aye: 7- Mayor Weiers,Vice Mayor Knaack, Councilmember Alvarez, Councilmember
Chavira, Councilmember Hugh, Councilmember Martinez, and Councilmember
Sherwood
CONSENT AGENDA
Ms. Fischer read Items 2 through 15 on the consent agenda.
Councilmember Alvarez asked to hear items 7, 8 and 15 separately.
2. 14-244 APPROVE SPECIAL EVENT LIQUOR LICENSE, SUN LAKES
BREAKFAST LIONS CLUB
Staff Contact: Susan Matousek, Revenue Administrator
This agenda item was approved.
3. 14-246 APPROVE SPECIAL EVENT LIQUOR LICENSE, ST. RAPHAEL
CATHOLIC CHURCH
Staff Contact: Susan Matousek, Revenue Administrator
This agenda item was approved.
4. 14-238 APPROVE LIQUOR LICENSE NO. 5-14308, SUSHI CATCHER
Staff Contact: Susan Matousek, Revenue Administrator
This agenda item was approved.
5. 14-241 • APPROVE LIQUOR LICENSE NO. 5-14476, CRAVE GOURMET
WAFFLE SANDWICHES
Staff Contact: Susan Matousek, Revenue Administrator
This agenda item was approved.
6. 14-289 POSITION RECLASSIFICATIONS
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Staff Contact: Jim Brown, Director, Human Resources & Risk
Management
This agenda item was approved.
9. 14-259 AUTHORIZATION FOR THE CITY MANAGER TO APPROVE A ONE
YEAR SOFTWARE LICENSE AMENDMENT AND EXERCISE THE
OPTION TO PURCHASE AN ELECTRONIC SCANNER FROM
IMPRESSION TECHNOLOGY, INC.
Staff Contact: Tom Duensing, Director, Finance and Technology
This agenda item was approved.
10. 14-314 AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A LINKING AGREEMENT WITH
MIDWAY CHEVROLET AND APPROVE THE PURCHASE OF FOUR
VEHICLES FOR THE GLENDALE POLICE DEPARTMENT UTILIZING
AN ARIZONA STATE PURCHASING COOPERATIVE CONTRACT
Staff Contact: Debora Black, Police Chief
This agenda item was approved.
11. 14-319 AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A LINKING AGREEMENT WITH
LARRY H. MILLER TOYOTA AND APPROVE THE PURCHASE OF
FIVE VEHICLES FOR THE GLENDALE POLICE DEPARTMENT
UTILIZING AN ARIZONA STATE PURCHASING COOPERATIVE
CONTRACT
Staff Contact: Debora Black, Police Chief
This agenda item was approved.
12. 14-320 AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A LINKING AGREEMENT WITH
DON SANDERSON FORD, INC. AND APPROVE THE PURCHASE OF
TWO VEHICLES FOR THE GLENDALE POLICE DEPARTMENT
UTILIZING AN ARIZONA STATE PURCHASING COOPERATIVE
CONTRACT
Staff Contact: Debora Black, Police Chief
This agenda item was approved.
13. 14-261 AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A LINKING AGREEMENT WITH
H&E EQUIPMENT SERVICES, INC. AND APPROVE THE PURCHASE
OF TWO FIRE PUMPERS UTILIZING A HOUSTON-GALVESTON
AREA COUNCIL (H-GAC) PURCHASING COOPERATIVE CONTRACT
Staff Contact: Jack Friedline, Director, Public Works
This agenda item was approved.
14. 14-265 AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A LINKING AGREEMENT WITH
ELXSI, INC. AND APPROVE THE PURCHASE OF A WASTEWATER
CAMERA TRUCK UTILIZING A HOUSTON-GALVESTON AREA
COUNCIL (H-GAC) PURCHASING COOPERATIVE CONTRACT
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Staff Contact: Jack Friedline, Director, Public Works
This agenda item was approved.
Approval of the Consent Agenda
A motion was made by Knaack,seconded by Sherwood,to approve the
recommended actions on Consent Agenda Item Numbers 2 through 6,and 9
through 14. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 7- Mayor Weiers,Vice Mayor Knaack, Councilmember Alvarez, Councilmember
Chavira, Councilmember Hugh, Councilmember Martinez, and Councilmember
Sherwood
7. 14-293 AWARD OF BID IFB 14-36, AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO AN
AGREEMENT AND APPROVE EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS TO
PURCHASE RESIDENTIAL WATER METERS FROM BADGER
METER, INC..
Staff Contact: Craig Johnson, P.E., Director, Water Services
Mr.Johnson said a sufficient supply of new meters and parts is required for the city's
meter replacement program. Two responses were received from the IFB and Badger
Meters, Inc. submitted the lowest responsive bid.
Councilmember Alvarez said the new water meters being discussed for new residents
and commercial developments. She asked where would those water meters be used.
Mr. Johnson said those meters are replacements for both current meters already being
used and to be used for new developments in the future.
Councilmember Alvarez said the meters for the new developments and asked if they
were responsible for paying for those water meters or was the developer.
Mr.Johnson said those were paid through impact fees when permits are obtained for
development.
Councilmember Alvarez asked where the new housing was being built that would use
those new meters.
Mr.Johnson discussed two properties already in development and said he did not know
where they all were. He said the inventory must be maintained for new development
and for replacement when needed.
Councilmember Alvarez said with a new development does the city provide a meter and
the developer pays for it after the work is done.
Mr.Johnson said that was correct.
Councilmember Alvarez said in the older parts of the city, if the meters were working
okay and asked if those would be fixed as well.
Mr.Johnson said they have a very accurate record of all the meters in the city, but said
he did not have the information with him. He said he can follow up with Councilmember
Alvarez on any specific areas she was interested in.
Councilmember Alvarez also asked if they are getting ready for the automatic reading of
meters.
Mr.Johnson said 2,000 city meters currently are automatically read which are in the
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Bell Road corridor. He said they continuously evaluate the need to move toward the
AMR program. He said it is quite expensive and to replace the city's current system is
about$20 million. He said 10 employees perform that service right now. He said the
need for new service does not justify the price at this point.
Robin Berryhill, an Ocotillo resident, said she wondered where the meters were that
were being replaced and she thought it was at the Loop 303. She said when they move
to automatically read meters;she asked if it was going to be at the Loop 303 so the
meter readers would not have to go outside the city. She also asked if it was a new
development and the developers pay the city back, where does the money go. She
also asked if this information was on Follow Your Money.
Mr.Johnson said water service for the city does not extend west of 115 Avenue. Those
services west of 115 Avenue are provided by private companies. Mr. Johnson
explained the money paid back by developers for the water meters goes into their
miscellaneous revenue fund in Water Services.
Mr.Johnson said the Water Services department has the money in their budget for the
water meters.
Ms. Fischer said the money to pay for these meters is coming out of the enterprise
funds and any revenue then comes back into that fund.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Knaack,seconded by Councilmember
Chavira,that this agenda item be approved.The motion carried by the following
vote:
Aye: 7- Mayor Weiers, Vice Mayor Knaack, Councilmember Alvarez, Councilmember
Chavira, Councilmember Hugh, Councilmember Martinez,and Councilmember
Sherwood
8. 14-294 AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH NINYO & MOORE GEOTECHNICAL
CONSULTANTS, INC. FOR IMPROVEMENTS AT THE CHOLLA
WATER TREATMENT PLANT
Staff Contact: Craig Johnson, P.E., Director, Water Services
Mr. Johnson said staff has identified several areas of soil settlement and services will
assist to prevent any further settling. He said Ninyo and Moore was selected from the
current prequalified list.
Councilmember Alvarez asked if soil settlement was common in treatment plants and
asked what causes this.
Mr.Johnson said when the Cholla water treatment plant was built;the contract had the
whole site opened up with deep excavations. He said at that time, there was a
tremendous storm that soaked the area. He said before construction, the older mud
was pulled out and the area was filled in with new materials. Over the years, the
ground has settled and some of the excavation has also settled. They want to stop the
settlement so the pipes in that area won't break. He said there is no longer a warranty
on this work and the city has to deal with this settlement situation.
Ms. Berryhill, an Ocotillo resident, asked since this issue was caused by the original
contractor, shouldn't the original contractor be responsible for the expense to fix this
issue. She said the issue and the expense was noted at the time it occurred. She
asked if this has anything to do with pumping stations.
Ms. Fischer said the item before Council is to enter into a professional services
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agreement, not to direct staff to go after any sort of relief against the original contractor.
Mr. Bailey recommended Council consider the item before them and if they wished to
have further discussion on this issue regarding any remedial action against the
contractor, the city can bring this issue back up at a later date.
Mayor Weiers told Ms. Berryhill they will provide an answer to these questions at a
future date.
Ms. Berryhill said as a citizen, she would like to ask the Council to explore that option
and said the citizens shouldn't have to pay for this.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Knaack,seconded by Councilmember Hugh,
that this agenda item be approved.The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 7- Mayor Weiers, Vice Mayor Knaack, Councilmember Alvarez, Councilmember
Chavira, Councilmember Hugh, Councilmember Martinez, and Councilmember
Sherwood
15. 14-323 AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A LINKING AGREEMENT WITH
RBC CAPITAL MARKETS, LLC FOR THE PROVISION OF FINANCIAL
ADVISORY SERVICES UTILIZING AN ARIZONA STATE AND RBC
CAPITAL MARKETS, LLC PURCHASING COOPERATIVE CONTRACT
Staff Contact: Tom Duensing, Director, Finance and Technology
Mr. Duensing said the city has about$1 billion in outstanding debt. He explained the
purpose of a financial advisor is to advise the city on the proper structuring and
restructuring of debt. He said this is a financial advisory service which works in a
fiduciary capacity for the city. It is to protect the city and keep costs as low as possible
while gaining the biggest advantage in the market. He said the market currently is
prime for refundings. He said the city would only go into a refunding situation if they felt
it was in the best interest of the city and it would save money.
Councilmember Alvarez said on the money the city owes, the$1 billion. She said they
had some problems in the past and asked if that was why the city owed the money, the
money that was transferred from the water trust fund and the HURF fund and the MPC.
She said the city owes this money, but asked if it goes back to the money that was
transferred.
Mr. Duensing said the short answer is no. He said the$1 billion is typically referred to
as bonds payable. He said these are bonds that were taken out in order to construction
capital facilities. He said once the facilities are constructed, the city has to turn around
and repay the debt. He said a financial advisory service will advise if there are any
refunding opportunities. He said it is to structure things properly and to save money
and that is what those firms do for governments all over the country.
Councilmember Alvarez said the$1 billion outstanding debt;she is concerned
especially for the water and sewer. She asked why the city owes this and for what.
Mr. Duensing said the water and sewer bonds were previously issued in order to
construct water and sewer capital facilities. He said it is a very common way to finance
construction. He said now the city has to repay the bond holders for money the city
borrowed to finance these facilities. He said these have been financed in the past and
he wants to utilize the services of the financial advisory service to see if there are
financing opportunities available to the city to save money.
Councilmember Alvarez said on the money that was transferred, like the sports, can the
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city use it to pay the bonds.
Mr. Duensing said this particular issue is completely separate from the issue of
transfers to and from funds. He said Councilmember Alvarez may be referring to the
Municipal Property Corporation which financed the sports facilities. He said that debt is
done and has been issued. He said the city is now obligated to repay the bonds so the
investors can be repaid. He said this has nothing to do with transfers in and out of
funds and this item is solely to bring on a contractor to look at the way the city's debt is
structured and to look at opportunities to save money.
Councilmember Alvarez said she has no problem with that. She is questioning the
HURF funds that were used and were transferred at that time. She asked where they
were with those, especially with the water funds.
Mr. Duensing said because this debt is still outstanding, the city pays it back year over
year. He said the city typically has a repayment period of about 20 years, and that is
consistent with the life of the asset.
Councilmember Alvarez asked how much the city still owes on the transfer of the funds
from the water trust fund.
Mr. Duensing said he was not prepared to answer that question. He said the water fund
is an enterprise fund and the debt associated with the water and sewer enterprise funds
is strictly water and sewer debt, which financed water and sewer enterprise capital
projects. He said anything that is water and sewer enterprise funds operates like a
business. The debt that was issued for this business, for the assets of this business, is
repaid out of the business. He said it is self-sustaining. He said there are no transfers
in and out associated with any of the outstanding debt.
Councilmember Alvarez said there were transfers before though. She said of all the
money that was transferred to the arena, she wanted to know how much the city still
owes on that. She said the public knew they took$25 million, $15 million, but they want
to know what's the balance and what has been paid back. She said that should be
coming from Mr. Duensing.
Vice Mayor Knaack asked if the city has had a financial advisor in the past.
Mr. Duensing said the city has had a financial advisor in the past. He said that
agreement was recently separated for convenience. He said the agreement tonight is
with a local firm, who is very well versed in Arizona law. He said it is important for the
city to protect itself and save money. He said they understand structuring any sort of
debt to benefit the city.
Mayor Weiers asked if they save the city money, do they receive payment and without
performing, they do not get paid.
Mr. Duensing said that is correct. He said for bond restructuring, if this firm is unable to
restructure the debt which will save the city money, they do not get paid.
Robin Berryhill, an Ocotillo resident, said restructuring the loans means they are going
to look at them and see if they can get better interest rates and better terms. She said
renegotiation of contracts has been talked about before and it didn't seem the city
wanted to embrace that idea. She said restructuring is 50 percent of the whole problem
of the city's debt and the other is renegotiation. She said they city should talk about
renegotiating the contracts with the different sports teams, especially in light of what has
happened with the Coyotes. She asked the Council to consider renegotiation to help
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the city with the bonds and debts. She said her other question is regarding HURF
funds. She said if the city gets money from the state, is it because the city needs more
money than they give us to renegotiate the bonds. She asked if the HURF funds are
only for roads or is it to landscape right of ways in some areas of the city. She has
been told HURF funds have been used in the northern part of the city to do the right of
ways and the common areas. She thought these funds were only for streets.
Mr. Friedline said HURF funds are designated for transportation systems. This includes
roads, sidewalk and landscapes and these are all included in the HURF funds.
Ms. Fischer said there are two components to the agreements with the city. She said
the first are the bonds which paid for the construction of the facility itself, like the arena
and Camelback Ranch. The second component is the operations and management.
This item is about the bonds and Council has given direction to explore all options.
Mr.Bailey said with regard to renegotiation, it is sometimes simplified. He explained it
requires that the other party is willing to enter into a renegotiation. He said if the other
party believes it has a really good deal, they may not feel compelled to renegotiate with
the city. He said if the city tries to renegotiate, the other party may hold the city in
breach.
A motion was made by Councilmember Sherwood,seconded by Councilmember
Chavira,that this agenda item be approved.The motion carried by the following
vote:
Aye: 7 Mayor Weiers,Vice Mayor Knaack, Councilmember Alvarez, Councilmember
Chavira, Councilmember Hugh, Councilmember Martinez, and Councilmember
Sherwood
CONSENT RESOLUTIONS
Ms. Pamela Hanna, City Clerk, read consent agenda resolution item numbers 16
through 32 by number and title.
William Demski spoke on Item 23. He discussed his mother in law and the property
taxes in the city. He asked why their taxes go up and the city gives the money to the
Coyotes. He spoke about the purchase of the land around Camelback Ranch. He
talked about the money being paid to the City of Phoenix for that land.
Ms. Fischer said the city is obligated pursuant to the IGA with the city of Phoenix. She
said it is a contractual obligation and if the city did not follow through with that
agreement, the city would be in default.
Mr. Demski asked why was the purchase of this extra land necessary.
Mr. Bailey said there is an existing agreement and the acquisition of the land is just a
part of that agreement. He said other aspects of the agreement include construction of
Ballpark Blvd. and the land is located in the city of Phoenix. He said there are other
aspects at the time of the agreement that they believed was in the best interests of the
city in hopes of future development.
Mayor Weiers said this agreement was done long before most of the Councilmembers
were in office. He said the economy did not stay strong and staff is also looking at
attempting to solve some of these problems.
Mr. Demski said these agreements can't keep going and going. The city does not have
the money.
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16. 14-269 AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT CHANGE ORDER
TO AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF
PHOENIX FOR FEDERAL TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION GRANT NO.
AZ-90-X103 - DIAL-A-RIDE AND GUS BUS REPLACEMENT AND
MAINTENANCE
Staff Contact: Jack Friedline, Director, Public Works
RESOLUTION NO. 4860 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 CHANGE ORDER NO. 2 TO AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT
(GRANT PASS-THROUGH AGREEMENT) WITH THE CITY OF PHOENIX FOR
GRANT NO.AZ-90-X103 RELATING TO TRANSIT SERVICES.
This agenda item was approved.
17. 14-306 AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT CHANGE ORDER
TO AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF
PHOENIX FOR FEDERAL TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION GRANT NO.
AZ-37-X017 - ROUTE 60 (BETHANY HOME ROAD) OPERATING
EXPENSES
Staff Contact: Jack Friedline, Director, Public Works
RESOLUTION NO. 4861 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 CHANGE ORDER NO. 3 TO AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT
(GRANT PASS-THROUGH AGREEMENT) WITH THE CITY OF PHOENIX FOR
GRANT NO.AZ-37-X017 RELATING TO TRANSIT SERVICES.
This agenda item was approved.
18. 14-309 AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT CHANGE ORDER
TO AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF
PHOENIX FOR FEDERAL TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION GRANT NO.
AZ-57-X013 - OPERATING ASSISTANCE FOR THE TAXI PROGRAM
Staff Contact: Jack Friedline, Director, Public Works
RESOLUTION NO. 4862 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 CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 TO AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT
(GRANT PASS-THROUGH AGREEMENT) WITH THE CITY OF PHOENIX FOR
GRANT NO.AZ-57-X013 RELATING TO TRANSIT SERVICES.
This agenda item was approved.
19. 14-310 AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT CHANGE ORDER
TO AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF
PHOENIX FOR FEDERAL TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION GRANT NO.
AZ-90-X109- DIAL-A-RIDE BUS REPLACEMENT AND
MAINTENANCE
Staff Contact: Jack Friedline, Director, Public Works
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RESOLUTION NO. 4863 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 CHANGE ORDER NO. 2 TO AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT
(GRANT PASS-THROUGH AGREEMENT)WITH THE CITY OF PHOENIX FOR
GRANT NO.AZ-90-X109 RELATING TO TRANSIT SERVICES.
This agenda item was approved.
20. 14-271 AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL
AGREEMENT WITH THE ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION FOR TRAFFIC DATA COLLECTORS AT KEY
LOCATIONS THROUGHOUT GLENDALE
Staff Contact: Jack Friedline, Director, Public Works
RESOLUTION NO. 4864 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 FOR THE INSTALLATION OF
TWENTY-FOUR COUNT STATIONS AND FIFTY-SIX TRAVEL TIME DATA
COLLECTORS AT KEY INTERSECTIONS IN GLENDALE.
This agenda item was approved.
21. 14-272 AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL
AGREEMENT WITH THE ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION FOR INTELLIGENT TRANSPORTATION
SYSTEM ENHANCEMENTS ALONG 51st, OLIVE AND NORTHERN
AVENUES
Staff Contact: Jack Friedline, Director, Public Works.
RESOLUTION NO. 4865 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 STATE OF
ARIZONA, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR INSTALLATION OF EIGHT
CONDUIT FIBER OPTIC CABLE COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT AND SEVEN
CCTV CAMERAS AT VARIOUS LOCATIONS IN GLENDALE.
This agenda item was approved.
22. 14-273 AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL
AGREEMENT WITH THE ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION FOR OVERHEAD LANE CONTROL SIGNS
ALONG MARYLAND AVENUE, BETWEEN 95th AND 99th AVENUES
Staff Contact: Jack Friedline, Director, Public Works
RESOLUTION NO. 4866 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 STATE OF
ARIZONA, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, FOR THE INSTALLATION OF
FOUR LANE CONTROL SIGNAL BRIDGES WITH OVERHEAD SIGNS FOR
DYNAMIC ASSIGNMENT OF LANES FOR BOTH EAST AND WESTBOUND TRAFFIC
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CONTROL ALONG MARYLAND AVENUE BETWEEN 95TH AND 99TH AVENUES IN
GLENDALE.
This agenda item was approved.
23. 14-290 AMENDMENT TO THE IGA AND THE PURCHASE AGREEMENT
WITH THE CITY OF PHOENIX RELATING TO PROPERTY ADJACENT
TO CAMELBACK RANCH
Staff Contact: Michael Bailey, City Attorney
RESOLUTION NO. 4867 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 FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT
CONCERNING CERTAIN RESPONSIBILITIES FOR CAMELBACK RANCH;AND
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE ENTERING INTO OF A FIRST AMENDMENT
TO THE REAL ESTATE PURCHASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITIES OF
PHOENIX AND GLENDALE RELATING TO PROPERTY ADJACENT TO CAMELBACK
RANCH.
This agenda item was approved.
24. 14-302 AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT THE FY2015 VICTIMS' RIGHTS
PROGRAM AWARD FOR THE GLENDALE CITY PROSECUTOR'S
OFFICE AND ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF
ARIZONA OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL
Staff Contact: Michael Bailey, City Attorney
RESOLUTION NO. 4868 NEW SERIES WAS READ BY NUMBER AND TITLE ONLY,
IT BEING A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE,
MARICOPA COUNTY,ARIZONA,ACCEPTING A GRANT OFFER IN THE
APPROXIMATE AMOUNT OF$10,100(TEN THOUSAND, ONE HUNDRED
DOLLARS)FROM THE STATE OF ARIZONA, OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY
GENERAL, FOR THE VICTIMS'RIGHTS PROGRAM, ON BEHALF OF THE
GLENDALE PROSECUTOR'S OFFICE.
This agenda item was approved.
25. 14-308 AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT THE FISCAL YEAR 2015 VICTIMS'
RIGHTS PROGRAM AWARD FOR THE GLENDALE POLICE
DEPARTMENT AND ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE
STATE OF ARIZONA OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL
Staff Contact: Debora Black, Police Chief
RESOLUTION NO. 4869 NEW SERIES WAS READ BY NUMBER AND TITLE ONLY,
IT BEING A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE,
MARICOPA COUNTY, ARIZONA,ACCEPTING A GRANT OFFER IN THE
APPROXIMATE AMOUNT OF$83,600(EIGHTY-THREE THOUSAND, SIX HUNDRED
DOLLARS)FROM THE STATE OF ARIZONA, OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY
GENERAL, FOR THE VICTIMS'RIGHTS PROGRAM, ON BEHALF OF THE
GLENDALE POLICE DEPARTMENT.
This agenda item was approved.
26. 14-277 AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A MEMORANDUM OF
UNDERSTANDING WITH THE FEDERAL BUREAU OF
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INVESTIGATION PHOENIX FIELD OFFICE TO PARTICIPATE IN A
HUMAN TRAFFICKING TASK FORCE
Staff Contact: Debora Black, Police Chief
RESOLUTION NO. 4870 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 MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE FEDERAL BUREAU
OF INVESTIGATION TO JOIN THE HUMAN TRAFFICKING TASK FORCE.
This agenda item was approved.
27. 14-278 AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT 2015-PT-015 WITH
THE ARIZONA GOVERNOR'S OFFICE OF HIGHWAY SAFETY AND
ACCEPT A GRANT FOR THE SELECTIVE TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT
PROGRAM OVERTIME EXPENSES
Staff Contact: Debora Black, Police Chief
RESOLUTION NO. 4871 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
ACCEPTING THE GRANT OFFER FROM THE ARIZONA GOVERNOR'S OFFICE OF
HIGHWAY SAFETY FOR SELECTIVE TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT OVERTIME(STEP)
FOR THE SUPPORT OF PERSONNEL SERVICES(OVERTIME)AND EMPLOYEE
RELATED EXPENSES TO ENHANCE SPEED ENFORCEMENT THROUGHOUT THE
CITY OF GLENDALE.
This agenda item was approved.
28. 14-279 AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT 2015-OP-003 WITH
THE ARIZONA GOVERNOR'S OFFICE OF HIGHWAY SAFETY AND
ACCEPT A GRANT FOR THE OCCUPANT PROTECTION
ENFORCEMENT AND EDUCATION OVERTIME EXPENSES
Staff Contact: Debora Black, Police Chief
RESOLUTION NO. 4872 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
ACCEPTING THE GRANT OFFER FROM THE ARIZONA GOVERNOR'S OFFICE OF
HIGHWAY SAFETY FOR PERSONNEL SERVICES(OVERTIME)AND EMPLOYEE
RELATED EXPENSES TO ENHANCE OCCUPANT PROTECTION ENFORCEMENT
AND EDUCATION THROUGHOUT THE CITY OF GLENDALE.
This agenda item was approved.
29. 14-281 AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT 2015-PT-055 WITH
THE ARIZONA GOVERNOR'S OFFICE OF HIGHWAY SAFETY AND
ACCEPT A GRANT FOR THE PURCHASE OF SELECTIVE TRAFFIC
ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM EDUCATION EQUIPMENT
Staff Contact: Debora Black, Police Chief
RESOLUTION NO. 4873 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
ACCEPTING THE GRANT OFFER FROM THE ARIZONA GOVERNOR'S OFFICE OF
HIGHWAY SAFETY FOR SELECTIVE TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT OVERTIME(STEP)
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FOR CAPITAL OUTLAY TO ENHANCE SPEED ENFORCEMENT AND EDUCATION
THROUGHOUT THE CITY OF GLENDALE.
This agenda item was approved.
30. 14-282 AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT 2015-HV-008 WITH
THE ARIZONA GOVERNOR'S OFFICE OF HIGHWAY SAFETY AND
ACCEPT A GRANT FOR DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE/HIGH
VISIBILITY ENFORCEMENT OVERTIME EXPENSES
Staff Contact: Debora Black, Police Chief
RESOLUTION NO. 4874 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
ACCEPTING THE GRANT OFFER FROM THE ARIZONA GOVERNOR'S OFFICE OF
HIGHWAY SAFETY FOR THE SUPPORT OF PERSONNEL SERVICES(OVERTIME)
AND EMPLOYEE RELATED EXPENSES TO ENHANCE DUI/HIGH VISIBILITY
ENFORCEMENT THROUGHOUT THE CITY OF GLENDALE.
This agenda item was approved.
31. 14-283 AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT 2015-405d-025 WITH
THE ARIZONA GOVERNOR'S OFFICE OF HIGHWAY SAFETY AND
ACCEPT A GRANT FOR THE PURCHASE OF DRIVING UNDER THE
INFLUENCE/IMPAIRED DRIVING ENFORCEMENT EQUIPMENT
Staff Contact: Debora Black, Police Chief
RESOLUTION NO. 4875 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
ACCEPTING THE GRANT OFFER FROM THE ARIZONA GOVERNOR'S OFFICE OF
HIGHWAY SAFETY FOR THE PURCHASE OF TWO FULLY-EQUIPPED
MOTORCYCLES TO ENHANCE DUI/IMPAIRED DRIVING ENFORCEMENT AND
EDUCATION THROUGHOUT THE CITY OF GLENDALE.
This agenda item was approved.
32. 14-286 AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A MEMORANDUM OF
UNDERSTANDING WITH THE CITY OF PHOENIX POLICE
DEPARTMENT FOR PARTICIPATION IN THE NATIONAL
INTEGRATED BALLISTIC INFORMATION NETWORK
Staff Contact: Debora Black, Police Chief
RESOLUTION NO. 4876 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 MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF
PHOENIX POLICE DEPARTMENT AND GLENDALE POLICE DEPARTMENT FOR
PARTICIPATION IN THE NATIONAL INTEGRATED BALLISTIC INFORMATION
NETWORK FOR THE PURPOSE OF ENHANCING THE EFFORTS TO COMBAT,
LINK, AND SOLVE VIOLENT CRIMES INVOLVING FIREARMS.
This agenda item was approved.
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A motion was made by Councilmember Sherwood,seconded by Vice Mayor
Knaack,to approve Consent Resolution Items 16-32.The motion carried by the
following vote:
Aye: 7- Mayor Weiers,Vice Mayor Knaack, Councilmember Alvarez, Councilmember
Chavira, Councilmember Hugh, Councilmember Martinez, and Councilmember
Sherwood
PUBLIC HEARING-LAND DEVELOPMENT ACTIONS
33. 14-299 ANNEXATION APPLICATION AN-197: ZANJERO PASS
(PUBLIC HEARING REQUIRED)
Staff Contact: Jon M. Froke, AICP, Planning Director
Mr. Froke said this was opportunity for the city to start annexation in the Loop 303
corridor. He said this land is located at Olive Avenue and Citrus Road. Mr. Froke
provided a vicinity map and photographs to assist in describing the land in question. He
said there would be both a commercial component and as single family residential
component. He said staff recommends this area be annexed for future growth and
retail opportunities for the city.
Mayor Weiers opened the public hearing.
Robin Berryhill, an Ocotillo resident, said this area is served by a private water
company, Epcor. She said it was her understanding that the city legally does not have
to provide water to these residents because they have entered into these agreements.
She asked what would happen if these private water companies go out of business,
what will the city do for these residents. She also asked how is the city going to make
sure they have a 100 year water supply.
Mr.Johnson said west of 115 Avenue, there are 8 certified water supply companies. He
said all the companies are regulated by the Arizona Corporation Commission. He said
if there is a water shortage for some reason, they have to take any concerns to the
Arizona Corporation Commission.Also, before annexations are approved, they have to
provide a certificate of 100 year assured water supply to city staff. This assures
adequate water supply.
Mayor Weiers closed the public hearing.
34. 14-300 ANNEXATION APPLICATION AN-196: 99th AVENUE RIGHT-OF-WAY
(PUBLIC HEARING REQUIRED)
Staff Contact: Jon M. Froke, AICP, Planning Director
Mr. Froke explained this is an annexation request for property along 99th Avenue,
between Bethany Home Road and Missouri Avenue. Mr. Froke provided a vicinity map
and several aerial photos. He said one of the provisions of an 1GA entered into by the
city with Maricopa County, was the city would work to annex this portion of 99th Avenue
and bring it into the city limits. He said staff recommends the area be annexed.
Mayor Weiers opened the public hearing on this item. There were no speakers for this
item. Mayor Weiers closed the public hearing.
LAND DEVELOPMENT ACTIONS
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35. 14-301 FINAL PLAT APPLICATION FP14-03: CATANIA- 8645 WEST
GLENDALE AVENUE
Staff Contact: Jon M. Froke, AICP, Planning Director
Mr. Froke said this is a request by K. Hovnanian Homes for final plat approval for a
subdivision located at 8645 W. Glendale, known as Catania. He said this is a gated
community consisting of 79 lots and this development will need water meters at this
site.
A motion was made by Councilmember Chavira,seconded by Vice Mayor
Knaack,that this agenda item be approved.The motion carried by the following
vote:
Aye: 7- Mayor Weiers,Vice Mayor Knaack, Councilmember Alvarez, Councilmember
Chavira, Councilmember Hugh, Councilmember Martinez, and Councilmember
Sherwood
ORDINANCES
36. 14-268 AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH
SOMETHING SPECIAL EVENTS, LLC TO OPERATE A RESTAURANT
AT THE GLENDALE MUNICIPAL AIRPORT
Staff Contact: Jack Friedline, Director, Public Works
ORDINANCE NO. 2905 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 A GLENDALE MUNICIPAL AIRPORT
RESTAURANT LEASE AGREEMENT WITH SOMETHING SPECIAL EVENTS LLC
FOR OPERATING A RESTAURANT IN THE TERMINAL BUILDING AT THE
GLENDALE MUNICIPAL AIRPORT.
Mr. Friedline said this item was to operate a restaurant at the Glendale Municipal
Airport. He said the term of the initial lease is 5 years and they hope to be open by
November 3, 2014.
Vice Mayor Knaack commented she was glad that another restaurant has opened at
this location and hoped the public would support this restaurant.
Councilmember Martinez said there have been several restaurants open at that location
that have not been successful. He asked if the terms of this particular agreement were
about the same as prior restaurant agreements.
Mr. Friedline said he believed the rent is a little bit higher, but they are excited about this
business. He said they also do catering for airlines and this will make them a long term
lessee at the restaurant.
Mayor Weiers clarified that this business does catering for smaller, charter airlines.
Mr. Friedline agreed.
Mayor Weiers asked if the economy improves,if they will try and keep longer hours.
Mr. Friedline said the business owner is excited to expand this for private parties. He
said based on their record at Scottsdale Airport, he felt this would be a great deal.
Councilmember Chavira said the catering business is a very difficult business and
wanted to thank Ms. Robinson for bringing her business to the city and to the airport.
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Mayor Weiers asked if she had any intentions of getting a liquor license.
Ms. Robinson said for private events, it is something they would be interested in.
Councilmember Sherwood said Council will do what they can to steer business there.
Ms. Robinson said they would like to host both private and public events.
A motion was made by Councilmember Hugh,seconded by Councilmember
Martinez,that this agenda item be approved.The motion carried by the following
vote:
Aye: 7- Mayor Weiers,Vice Mayor Knaack, Councilmember Alvarez, Councilmember
Chavira, Councilmember Hugh, Councilmember Martinez, and Councilmember
Sherwood
37. 14-280 ADOPT AN ORDINANCE TO GRANT A NON-EXCLUSIVE ACCESS
EASEMENT TO THE ROOSEVELT IRRIGATION DISTRICT
Staff Contact: Jack Friedline, Director, Public Works
ORDINANCE NO. 2906 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 CITY MANAGER TO
EXECUTE A NON-EXCLUSIVE EASEMENT IN FAVOR OF ROOSEVELT
IRRIGATION DISTRICT AT APPROXIMATELY 99TH AVENUE NORTH OF
GLENDALE AVENUE FOR USE, OPERATION, MAINTENANCE AND/OR REPAIR OF
THE IRRIGATION FACILITIES;AND ORDERING THAT A CERTIFIED COPY OF THIS
ORDINANCE BE RECORDED.
Mr. Friedline said this was a request to adopt an easement in the right of way at 99
Avenue and Desert River Blvd for an irrigation line.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Knaack,seconded by Councilmember
Chavira,that this agenda item be approved.The motion carried by the following
vote:
Aye: 7- Mayor Weiers, Vice Mayor Knaack, Councilmember Alvarez, Councilmember
Chavira, Councilmember Hugh, Councilmember Martinez, and Councilmember
Sherwood
38. 14-159 ADOPT AN ORDINANCE REPEALING GLENDALE CITY CODE,
CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE VIII, DIVISION 7, AUDIT COMMITTEE
Staff Contact: Tom Duensing, Director, Finance and Technology
ORDINANCE NO. 2907 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
(ADMINISTRATION), ARTICLE VIII(BOARDS, COMMISSIONS, ETC.), DIVISION 7
(AUDIT COMMITTEE)BY REPEALING IT IN ITS ENTIRETY.
Mr. Duensing requested Council adopted an ordinance repealing Glendale City Code,
Chapter 2,Article VIII, Division 7, Audit Committee. He said the purpose of the Audit
Committee was to develop the audit plan, review the city's financial statements, review
results of the external audit, and develop a follow up plan. He said they are having the
Council serve in this capacity. He said the results of 2013 audit were presented last
year and the results of any external audit will be presented to the full Council at a
workshop. So, the Audit Committee is no longer necessary.
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A motion was made by Councilmember Martinez,seconded by Councilmember
Chavira,that this agenda item be approved.The motion carried by the following
vote:
Aye: 7- Mayor Weiers,Vice Mayor Knaack, Councilmember Alvarez, Councilmember
Chavira, Councilmember Hugh, Councilmember Martinez, and Councilmember
Sherwood
39. 14-297 FISCAL YEAR 2013-2014 BUDGET AMENDMENTS
Staff Contact: Tom Duensing, Director, Finance and Technology
ORDINANCE NO. 2908 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 TRANSFER OF
APPROPRIATION AUTHORIZATION BETWEEN BUDGET ITEMS IN THE ADOPTED
FISCAL YEAR 2013-2014 BUDGET.
Mr. Duensing explained there were two types of budget amendments before Council
this evening, cash transfers and appropriation transfers. He explained the number of
transfers has been significantly reduced. He said the requested cash transfers are
primarily to close out the general fund sub funds. He explained the concept of sub funds
moving forward is going away. He said in the future, the sub funds will be combined
with the general fund as it is a best practice and is much easier to understand. He
provided highlights of several transfers. He said all the items presented are
administrative in nature. He said appropriation transfers are for the benefits trust fund.
He said this is transfer of budget funds to cover expenditures that have already been
made. He also spoke about Council rollover funds, rolling the funds from FY13 to
FY14.
A motion was made by Councilmember Sherwood,seconded by Vice Mayor
Knaack,that this agenda item be approved.The motion carried by the following
vote:
Aye: 7- Mayor Weiers,Vice Mayor Knaack, Councilmember Alvarez, Councilmember
Chavira, Councilmember Hugh, Councilmember Martinez, and Councilmember
Sherwood
REQUEST FOR FUTURE WORKSHOP AND EXECUTIVE SESSION
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Knaack,seconded by Councilmember Hugh,
to hold the next regularly scheduled City Council Workshop on Tuesday,October
21,2014,at 1:30 p.m.,in Room B-3 of the City Council Chambers,to be followed
by an executive session pursuant to ARS Sec. 13-431.03. The motion carried
unanimously.
Aye: 7- Mayor Weiers,Vice Mayor Knaack, Councilmember Alvarez, Councilmember
Chavira, Councilmember Hugh, Councilmember Martinez, and Councilmember
Sherwood
CITIZEN COMMENTS
William Demski, a Sahuaro resident, spoke about Cabela's. He said this is one of many
schemes benefitting the rich taxpayer. He spoke about the costs to purchase and
development of this land. He said Cabela's pays no property taxes because the city
owns the property. He asked again if the contracts can be renegotiated.
Robin Berryhill, an Ocotillo resident, spoke about several items, including the HURF
funds, and protections for citizens about water issues in new annexations. She also
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spoke about her request for an explanation of why the city has two assistant city
managers. She asked again for a reason why the city has two assistant city managers.
She also addressed the workshop and citizen components of urban irrigation. She
spoke about an interaction with Mr.Johnson.
COUNCIL COMMENTS AND SUGGESTIONS
Councilmember Sherwood wanted to bring attention to the city's new bond rating, which
rated the city's financial situation as stable. He recognized Mr. Duensing and his staff
for bringing better practices into the finance department. He thanked Ms. Fischer for
steering the ship in a positive way to get a stable bond rating. He also thanked the
employees as well. He also thanked the Councilmembers who voted to continue the
sales tax. He referenced Ms.Berryhill and the Assistant City Managers. He said that
was answered and it was Council's position to get that answer to her. He said he will
take care of that tomorrow.
Councilmember Alvarez said they were not supposed to provide any answers to citizen
comments from the public.
Mayor Weiers said comments were allowed, there was just no back and forth
discussion.
Councilmember Alvarez said that is not what has happened before. She said they don't
comment at the meeting then respond to the constituent in private. She also said
thought they were in A3 not A2 on the bond rating. She said they went from negative to
stable.
Councilmember Hugh reminded everyone in Cactus District on October 23rd, there is a
district meeting open house at Manistee Ranch at 5:30.
Councilmember Martinez said he has a meeting for the Cholla district on October 22nd
at the Foothill Aquatics Center at 6 p.m.
Vice Mayor Knaack said on Saturday, the Kiwanis Club is holding its annual steak fry at
Sahuaro Ranch Park. There will also be entertainment and a silent auction. Every
penny raised goes back to the kids.
Mayor Weiers said they are not going to have a Council meeting in two weeks.
Ms. Fischer said there is a meeting on October 28th. There was discussion about when
the other meetings were going to be held.
Mayor Weiers asked everyone to go vote. He thanked all the candidates for caring
about the city.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:38 p.m.
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'amela Hanna- City Clerk
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