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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - Minutes - City Council - Meeting Date: 10/28/2014 City of Glendale 5850 West Glendale Avenue Glendale, AZ 85301 17q pi Meeting Minutes - Final Tuesday, October 28, 2014 6:00 PM Voting Meeting Council Chambers City Council Mayor Jerry Weiers Vice Mayor Yvonne J. Knaack Councilmember Norma Alvarez Councilmember Samuel Chavira Councilmember Ian Hugh Councilmember Manny Martinez Councilmember Gary Sherwood City Council Meeting Minutes-Final October 28,2014 CALL TO ORDER PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE PRAYER/INVOCATION 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 Also present were Brenda Fischer, City Manager;Julie Frisoni,Assistant City Manager; Jennifer Campbell, Assistant City Manager;Michael Bailey, City Attorney;Pamela Hanna,City Clerk;and Darcie McCracken, Deputy City Clerk. 1. 14-376 APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF OCTOBER 14, 2014 Staff Contact: Pamela Hanna, City Clerk A motion was made by Councilmember Martinez,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 2. 14-311 BOARDS, COMMISSIONS & OTHER BODIES Staff Contact: Brent Stoddard, Director, Intergovernmental Programs Councilmember Alvarez asked about the Glendale Municipal Property Corporation, she said she looked at some documents and these appointees have been there more than 2 or 4 years and some have been there more than 10 or 15 years. She wondered is it different for that board than it is for the other boards. She asked if they were going to be there for life. Councilmember Martinez said all the boards have terms. He explained for boards like this,it is difficult to find individuals that are interested in serving. He said they serve at the pleasure of the Council and they are always looking for individuals that want to serve, He said the next time nominations are available, he said nominations can be submitted at that time. Councilmember Alvarez said there was no Ocotillo representative on this board. She said those board positions should be rotated. She said she would like to have a member of the Ocotillo district appointed to this board. The appointees were called to the podium and sworn in by the Mayor. A motion was made by Councilmember Hugh,seconded by Councilmember Sherwood,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 City of Glendale Page 1 Printed on 11/25/2014 City Council Meeting Minutes-Final October 28,2014 3. 14-369 RECOGNIZING THE 10 YEARS OF SERVICE AND CONTRIBUTIONS OF ED SHARPE AND THE GLENDALE DAILY PLANET Staff Contact: Mayor's Office Accepted By: Ed Sharpe, Glendale Daily Planet Mayor Weiers recognized the service by proclamation of Ed Sharpe. CONSENT AGENDA Ms. Brenda Fischer, City Manager, read agenda item numbers 4 through 9. 4. 14-333 APPROVE LIQUOR LICENSE NO. 5-14633, NEW EASY TRIP Staff Contact: Susan Matousek, Revenue Administrator This agenda item was approved. 5. 14-342 • AUTHORIZATION TO EXTEND AGREEMENT TERMS, APPROVE EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS, AND RATIFY EXPENDITURES FOR THE PURCHASE OF HYDROGEN PEROXIDE FROM US PEROXIDE, LLC Staff Contact: Craig Johnson, P.E., Director, Water Services This agenda item was approved. 6. 14-349 POSITION RECLASSIFICATION Staff Contact: Jim Brown, Director, Human Resources and Risk Management This agenda item was approved. • 7. 14-340 EXPENDITURE AUTHORIZATION FOR THE PURCHASE OF EQUIPMENT FROM PROFORCE MARKETING, INC. FOR THE GLENDALE POLICE DEPARTMENT Staff Contact: Rick St. John, Assistant Police Chief This agenda item was approved. 8. 14-329 AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH TETRA TECH BAS, INC. FOR LANDFILL GENERAL ENGINEERING SERVICES Staff Contact: Jack Friedline, Director, Public Works This agenda item was approved. 9. 14-332 AUTHORIZATION TO PURCHASE TWO INDUSTRIAL FORKLIFTS FOR THE MATERIALS RECOVERY FACILITY FROM NAUMANN/HOBBS MATERIAL HANDLING CORPORATION II, INC. Staff Contact: Jack Friedline, Director, Public Works This agenda item was approved. City of Glendale Page 2 Printed on 11/25/2014 City Council Meeting Minutes-Final October28,2014 MOTION TO APPROVE CONSENT AGENDA It was moved by Vice Mayor Knaack and seconded by Councilmember Chavira to approve the recommended actions on Consent Agenda items 4 through 9. 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 10 through 24. 10. 14-327 AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT WITH MARICOPA COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT FOR A.RECREATION EASEMENT AT SKUNK CREEK AND BELL ROAD Staff Contact: Jack Friedline, Director, Public Works RESOLUTION NO. 4877 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 ENTITLED`NON-EXCLUSIVE NON-MOTORIZED RECREATION EASEMENT"WITH THE MARICOPA COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT GRANTING THE CITY OF GLENDALE AN EASEMENT IN SKUNK CREEK, SOUTH OF THE BELL ROAD BRIDGE, AT APPROXIMATELY THE 73RD AVENUE ALIGNMENT FOR THE ACDC MULTI-USE PATH PROJECT. This agenda item was approved. 11. 14-328 AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A JOINT FUNDING AGREEMENT WITH THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR U.S. GEOLOGICAL SURVEY FOR STORMWATER TESTING SERVICES Staff Contact: Jack Friedline, Director, Public Works RESOLUTION NO. 4878 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 JOINT FUNDING AGREEMENT WITH THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF INTERIOR, U.S. GEOLOGICAL SURVEY, FOR WATER RESOURCES INVESTIGATIONS OF THE CHEMICAL COMPOSITION OF URBAN STORMWATER. This agenda item was approved. 12. 14-330 AUTHORIZATION OF LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH VERIZON WIRELESS (VAW), LLC FOR THE INSTALLATION OF A DISTRIBUTED ANTENNA SYSTEM (SMALL CELL) ON A CITY STREETLIGHT WITHIN PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY AT 7606 WEST BELL ROAD Staff Contact: Jack Friedline, Director, Public Works RESOLUTION NO. 4879 NEW SERIES WAS READ BY NUMBER AND TITLE ONLY, IT BEING A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, City of Glendale Page 3 Printed on 11/25/2014 City Council Meeting Minutes-Final October 28,2014 MARICOPA COUNTY, ARIZONA,AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A COMMUNICATIONS SITE LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH VERIZON WIRELESS LLC, DBA VERIZON WIRELESS FOR THE PURPOSE OF INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE OFA SMALL CELL WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS FACILITY LOCATED WITHIN PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY AT 7606 WEST BELL ROAD IN GLENDALE,ARIZONA. This agenda item was approved. 13. 14-331 AUTHORIZATION OF LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH VERIZON WIRELESS (VAW), LLC FOR THE INSTALLATION OF A DISTRIBUTED ANTENNA SYSTEM (SMALL CELL) ON A CITY STREETLIGHT WITHIN PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY AT 17530 NORTH 75TH AVENUE Staff Contact: Jack Friedline, Director, Public Works RESOLUTION NO. 4880 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 CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A COMMUNICATIONS SITE LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH VERIZON WIRELESS LLC, DBA VERIZON WIRELESS FOR THE PURPOSE OF INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE OF A SMALL CELL WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS FACILITY LOCATED WITHIN PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY AT 17530 NORTH 75TH AVENUE IN GLENDALE, ARIZONA. This agenda item was approved. 14. 14-334 AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT WITH THE ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR THE GRAND CANYON STATE LOGO SIGNS PROGRAM Staff Contact: Jack Friedline, Director, Public Works RESOLUTION NO. 4881 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 GRAND CANYON STATE LOGO SIGNS PROJECT(JPA 14-0004472-I), FOR INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE OF PATHFINDER SIGNS WITHIN THE RIGHTS-OF-WAY IN GLENDALE,ARIZONA. This agenda item was approved. 15. 14-336 AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF PHOENIX FOR FEDERAL TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION GRANT NO. AZ-90-X131 - BUS FLEET PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE Staff Contact: Jack Friedline, Director, Public Works RESOLUTION NO. 4882 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 CITY OF PHOENIX FOR FEDERAL GRANT PASS THROUGH FUNDING(AGREEMENT NO.AZ-90-X131) FOR THE PURPOSE OF PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE AND IMPROVING City of Glendale Page 4 Printed on 11/25/2014 City Council Meeting Minutes-Final October 28,2014 GLENDALE'S TRANSIT SERVICES. This agenda item was approved. 16. 14-337 AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF PHOENIX FOR FEDERAL TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION GRANT NO. AZ-95-X027- REPLACEMENT OF TWO GUS BUSES Staff Contact: Jack Friedline, Director, Public Works RESOLUTION NO. 4883 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 CITY OF PHOENIX FOR FEDERAL GRANT PASS THROUGH FUNDING(AGREEMENT NO. AZ-95-X027) FOR THE PURCHASE OF TWO THIRTY-FOOT TRANSIT BUSES FOR THE PURPOSE OF ENHANCING GLENDALE'S TRANSIT SERVICES. This agenda item was approved. 17. 14-335 AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT THE FEDERAL FISCAL YEAR 2014 HOMELAND SECURITY GRANT PROGRAM AWARD AND ENTER INTO GRANT AGREEMENT NUMBER 140803-01 WITH THE ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Staff Contact: Debora Black, Police Chief RESOLUTION NO. 4884 NEW SERIES WAS READ BY NUMBER AND TITLE ONLY, IT BEING A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, MARICOPA COUNTY,ARIZONA, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF THE FFY 2014 HOMELAND SECURITY GRANT PROGRAM AWARD(AGREEMENT NO. 140803-01)FROM THE STATE OF ARIZONA, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, TO ASSIST WITH THE 2014 GLENDALE PD TLO SUSTAINMENT PROJECT IN THE APPROXIMATE AMOUNT OF$7,326(SEVEN THOUSAND, THREE HUNDRED TWENTY-SIX DOLLARS) ON BEHALF OF THE GLENDALE POLICE DEPARTMENT. This agenda item was approved. 18. 14-341 AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT THE FEDERAL FISCAL YEAR 2014 HOMELAND SECURITY GRANT PROGRAM AWARD AND ENTER INTO GRANT AGREEMENT NUMBER 140803-02 WITH THE ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Staff Contact: Debora Black, Police Chief RESOLUTION NO. 4885 NEW SERIES WAS READ BY NUMBER AND TITLE ONLY, IT BEING A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, MARICOPA COUNTY, ARIZONA, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF THE FFY 2014 HOMELAND SECURITY GRANT PROGRAM AWARD(AGREEMENT NO. 140803-02)FROM THE STATE OF ARIZONA, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, TO ASSIST WITH THE 2014 GLENDALE PD RRT SUSTAINMENT PROJECT IN THE APPROXIMATE AMOUNT OF$108,000(ONE HUNDRED EIGHT THOUSAND DOLLARS) ON BEHALF OF THE GLENDALE POLICE DEPARTMENT. This agenda item was approved. City of Glendale Page 5 Printed on 11/25/2014 City Council Meeting Minutes-Final October 28,2014 19. 14-359 RESOLUTION OF SUPPORT AND ACCEPTANCE OF GRANT FUNDS FOR THE GLENDALE NEW LIFE COMMUNITY CHURCH FROM TOHONO O'ODHAM INDIAN COMMUNITY STATE-SHARED REVENUE FUNDS Staff Contact: Tom Duensing, Director, Finance and Technology RESOLUTION NO. 4886 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 NEW LIFE COMMUNITY CHURCH IN THE AMOUNT OF$24,000. (TWENTY-FOUR THOUSAND DOLLARS) This agenda item was approved. 20. 14-357 AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT THE 2014 GRANT FUNDS FROM THE ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY- TLO SUSTAINMENT GRANT#140802-01 Staff Contact: Mark Burdick, Fire Chief RESOLUTION NO. 4887 NEW SERIES WAS READ BY NUMBER AND TITLE ONLY, IT BEING A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, MARICOPA COUNTY, ARIZONA,AUTHORI-ZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF FFY 2014 ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY GRANT FUNDING IN THE APPROXIMATE AMOUNT OF$11,520(ELEVEN THOUSAND, FIVE HUNDRED TWENTY DOLLARS)ON BEHALF OF THE GLENDALE FIRE DEPARTMENT AND AUTHORIZING THE EXPENDITURE OF SUCH FUNDS FOR EQUIPMENT AND SERVICES IN SUPPORT OF THE TLO SUSTAINMENT PROGRAM. This agenda item was approved. 21. 14-360 AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT THE 2014 GRANT FUNDS FROM THE ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY—RRT SUSTAINMENT GRANT#140802-02 Staff Contact: Mark Burdick, Fire Chief RESOLUTION NO. 4888 NEW SERIES WAS READ BY NUMBER AND TITLE ONLY, IT BEING A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, MARICOPA COUNTY, ARIZONA,AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF FFY 2014 ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY GRANT FUNDING IN THE APPROXIMATE AMOUNT OF$108,000(ONE HUNDRED EIGHT THOUSAND DOLLARS) ON BEHALF OF THE GLENDALE FIRE DEPARTMENT AND AUTHORIZING THE EXPENDITURE OF SUCH FUNDS FOR TRAINING AND EQUIPMENT PURCHASE IN SUPPORT OF THE GLENDALE FIRE RAPID RESPONSE TEAM(RRT)PROGRAM. This agenda item was approved. 22. 14-361 AUTHORIZATION FOR DESIGNATION OF APPLICANT'S AGENT FOR STATE DISASTER REIMBURSEMENT Staff Contact: Mark Burdick, Fire Chief RESOLUTION NO. 4889 NEW SERIES WAS READ BY NUMBER AND TITLE ONLY, City of Glendale Page 6 Printed on 11/25/2014 City Council Meeting Minutes-Final October 28,2014 IT BEING A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, MARICOPA COUNTY,ARIZONA, DESIGNATING THE CITY'S EMERGENCY MANAGER AS AGENT AND AUTHORIZING THE AGENT TO EXECUTE APPLICATIONS WITH THE ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF EMERGENCY AND MILITARY AFFAIRS, DIVISION OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AND THE FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY(FEMA)FOR THE PURPOSE OF OBTAINING FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE UNDER THE DISASTER RELIEF ACT. This agenda item was approved. 23. 14-365 AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT THE 2014 ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY GRANT- MMRS PROGRAM #140202-01 Staff Contact: Mark Burdick, Fire Chief RESOLUTION NO. 4890 NEW SERIES WAS READ BY NUMBER AND TITLE ONLY, IT BEING A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, MARICOPA COUNTY,ARIZONA, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF FFY 2014 ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY GRANT FUNDING IN THE APPROXIMATE AMOUNT OF$24,955(TWENTY-FOUR THOUSAND, NINE HUNDRED FIFTY-FIVE DOLLARS)ON BEHALF OF THE GLENDALE FIRE DEPARTMENT AND AUTHORIZING THE EXPENDITURE OF SUCH FUNDS TO PURCHASE EQUIPMENT IN SUPPORT OF THE MMRS PROGRAM. This agenda item was approved. 24. 14-366 AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT THE 2013 STAFFING FOR ADEQUATE FIRE AND EMERGENCY RESPONSE (SAFER) GRANT FROM THE US DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Staff Contact: Mark Burdick, Fire Chief RESOLUTION NO. 4891 NEW SERIES WAS READ BY NUMBER AND TITLE ONLY, IT BEING A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, MARICOPA COUNTY, ARIZONA,AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE AND EXPENDITURE OF ADDITIONAL FUNDING FOR HEALTH INSURANCE BENEFITS FROM THE FEDERAL STAFFING FOR ADEQUATE FIRE AND EMERGENCY RESPONSE(SAFER) GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF$343,860(THREE HUNDRED, FORTY-THREE THOUSAND, EIGHT HUNDRED SIXTY DOLLARS)FOR A TOTAL OF $2,281,980(TWO MILLION, TWO HUNDRED EIGHTY-ONE THOUSAND, NINE HUNDRED EIGHTY DOLLARS)IN CONNECTION WITH THE HIRING OF UP TO 15 FIREFIGHTERS. This agenda item was approved. MOTION TO APPROVE CONSENT RESOLUTIONS A motion was made by Vice Mayor Knaack,seconded by Councilmember Martinez,that Consent Resolution agenda items 9 through 24 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 PUBLIC HEARING-LAND DEVELOPMENT ACTIONS City of Glendale Page 7 Printed on 11/25/2014 City Council Meeting Minutes-Final October 28,2014 25. 14-350 ANNEXATION AN-192 EAST OF THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF THE NEW RIVER AND THE BEAUBIEN DRIVE ALIGNMENT (ORDINANCE) (PUBLIC HEARING REQUIRED) Staff Contact: Jon M. Froke, AICP, Planning Director ORDINANCE NO. 2909 NEW SERIES, WAS READ BY NUMBER AND TITLE ONLY, IT BEING AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, MARICOPA COUNTY,ARIZONA, EXTENDING AND INCREASING THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, MARICOPA COUNTY, STATE OF ARIZONA PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF A.R.S. §9-471.02, BY ANNEXING THERETO CERTAIN TERRITORY CONSISTING OF APPROXIMATELY 2.6 ACRES EAST OF THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF THE NEW RIVER AND THE BEAUBIEN DRIVE ALIGNMENT, TO BE KNOWN AS ANNEXATION AREA NO. 192. Mr. Froke said agenda items 25 through 28 are interrelated in conjunction with a request to adjust the city limits line in and around the River channel near Rose Garden Lane between Glendale and Peoria. He said this has been done at other locations up and down New River channel over the last several years. He said this change will allow continued development of the Aspera PAD and the Church of Joy campus. He said if these items are approved, it would allow the city of Peoria to complete their multi use trail system on the west side or New River. This first request totals 2.6 acres. Mayor Weiers asked Mr. Froke about the section of land near the Church of Joy and confirmed that area would be annexed into the City of Peoria. He asked who owned that property. Mr. Froke said that was owned by an entity of the Church of Joy. Mayor Weiers asked if the Church of Joy was in agreement with this land exchange. Mr. Froke said they have been working on this annexation for about the last 16 to 18 months and everyone was on board. Mayor Weiers conducted a public hearing on this item. There were no speakers for this item. Ms. Hanna read the ordinance by number and title. A motion was made by Councilmember Martinez,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 26. 14-351 ANNEXATION AN-193 EAST OF THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF THE NEW RIVER AND THE CLARA LANE ALIGNMENT (ORDINANCE) (PUBLIC HEARING REQUIRED) Staff Contact: Jon M. Froke, AICP, Planning Director ORDINANCE NO. 2910 NEW SERIES, WAS READ BY NUMBER AND TITLE ONLY, IT BEING AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, MARICOPA COUNTY,ARIZONA, EXTENDING AND INCREASING THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, MARICOPA COUNTY, STATE OF ARIZONA PURSUANT City of Glendale Page 8 Printed on 11/25/2014 • City Council Meeting Minutes-Final October 28,2014 TO THE PROVISIONS OF A.R.S. §9-471.02, BY ANNEXING THERETO CERTAIN TERRITORY CONSISTING OF APPROXIMATELY 3.9 ACRES EAST OF THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF THE NEW RIVER AND THE CLARA LANE ALIGNMENT, TO BE KNOWN AS ANNEXATION AREA NO. 193. Mr. Froke said this was a request to annex 3.9 acres on the southeast corner of New River Channel and the Clara Lane alignment. He said it was just west of the Aspera development and the Church of Joy. He said staff is recommending that this area be annexed. Once the ordinance is adopted, the Glendale portion of this action will be completed. Mayor Weiers conducted a public hearing on this item. There were no speakers for this item. Ms. Hanna read the ordinance by number and title. 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 27. 14-352 DEANNEXATION AN-194 WEST OF THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF THE NEW RIVER AND THE ROSE GARDEN LANE ALIGNMENT (ORDINANCE) (PUBLIC HEARING REQUIRED) Staff Contact: Jon M. Froke, AICP, Planning Director ORDINANCE NO. 2911 NEW SERIES, WAS READ BY NUMBER AND TITLE ONLY, IT BEING AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, MARICOPA COUNTY,ARIZONA, DEANNEXING CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY AND DEDICATED ROADWAYS, AN APPROXIMATELY 0.8 ACRE PARCEL, LOCATED WEST OF THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF THE NEW RIVER AND THE ROSE GARDEN LANE ALIGNMENT FROM THE CITY OF GLENDALE, MARICOPA COUNTY, STATE OF ARIZONA, CONTINGENT UPON ANNEXATION OF SAID PROPERTY BY THE CITY OF PEORIA, MARICOPA COUNTY, STATE OF ARIZONA PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OFA.R.S. §9-471.02, BY DEANNEXING THERETO CERTAIN TERRITORY TO BE KNOWN AS ANNEXATION AREA NO. 194. Mr. Froke said this is a de-annexation request for property approximately.8 acres in size close to the Church of Joy campus. This action would put that property into the city of Peoria. Staff recommends this area be de-annexed. Mayor Weiers conducted a public hearing on this item. Bill Demski, a Sahuaro resident, said he just heard that this property was owned by the Church of Joy. He asked if any property taxes were going to be paid on this property as it was church owned. Mayor Weiers said the cities of Peoria and Glendale are swapping land to make it easier for both cities. He said he was not going to make a statement on the property taxes as he did not know. Mr. Demski said he pays property taxes and everyone pays taxes except Cabela's. He City of Glendale Page 9 Printed on 11/25/2014 City Council Meeting Minutes-Final October 28,2014 asked if the land developed by the Church of Joy going to pay taxes on that land. There was further discussion about the Church of Joy not paying property taxes on this. Vice Mayor Knaack said Mr. Duensing would be happy to talk to Mr. Demski about the property taxes. Mr. Demski said the Council was voting on giving land to the Church of Joy and no one knew if they were going to pay property taxes. Councilmember Martinez asked if Mr. Demski was referring to all the property that was being developed in the Aspera project. He said if that was the property referred to by Mr. Demski, they will be paying taxes like anyone else because they bought the property. Mr. Demski said itis an entity owned by the Church of Joy, so if it owned by the Church of Joy, it is a nonprofit, his question is are they going to pay taxes. Councilmember Martinez said he believed they were talking about.8 of an acre. Mayor Weiers said he would be happy to speak with Mr. Demski in his office and would try and get him the answers. Mayor Weiers closed the public hearing. Ms. Hanna read the ordinance by number and title. A motion was made by Vice Mayor Knaack,seconded by Councilmember Sherwood,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 28. 14-353 DEANNEXATION AN-195 WEST OF THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF THE NEW RIVER AND THE ROSS AVENUE ALIGNMENT (ORDINANCE) (PUBLIC HEARING REQUIRED) Staff Contact: Jon M. Froke, AICP, Planning Director ORDINANCE NO. 2912 NEW SERIES, WAS READ BY NUMBER AND TITLE ONLY, IT BEING AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, MARICOPA COUNTY,ARIZONA, DEANNEXING CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY AND DEDICATED ROADWAYS,AN APPROXIMATELY 1.36 ACRE PARCEL, LOCATED WEST OF THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF THE NEW RIVER AND THE ROSS AVENUE ALIGNMENT FROM THE CITY OF GLENDALE, MARICOPA COUNTY, STATE OF ARIZONA, CONTINGENT UPON ANNEXATION OF SAID PROPERTY BY THE CITY OF PEORIA, MARICOPA COUNTY, STATE OF ARIZONA PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF A.R.S. §9-471.02, BY DEANNEXING THERETO CERTAIN TERRITORY TO BE KNOWN AS ANNEXATION AREA NO. 195. Mr. Froke said this is the final de-annexation request tonight for a parcel of 1.36 acres. He said this is immediately adjacent to the Aspera development and the city of Peoria would work to place the appropriate zoning on the property. Staff recommends the property be de-annexed to allow Peoria to complete their multi-use trail system. Once this ordinance is adopted, the Glendale action is completed. Councilmember Sherwood commented it looks like Glendale gained 4.34 acres on this City of Glendale Page 10 Printed on 11/25/2014 City Council Meeting Minutes-Final October 28,2014 deal and said good job. Mr.Froke said they would be back with more requests in the future along New River. Mayor Weiers conducted a public hearing on this item. There were no speakers for this item. Ms. Hanna read the ordinance by number and title. 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 ORDINANCES 29. 14-347 DEEDS AND EASEMENTS ORDINANCE Staff Contact: Pamela Hanna, City Clerk ORDINANCE NO. 2913 NEW SERIES, WAS READ BY NUMBER AND TITLE ONLY, IT BEING AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, MARICOPA COUNTY,ARIZONA ACCEPTING DEEDS AND EASEMENTS FOR PROPERTY CONVEYED TO THE CITY OF GLENDALE. Ms. Hanna presented the item. Mayor Weiers said there were no questions or speaker cards. Ms. Hanna read the ordinance by number and title. A motion was made by Councilmember Hugh,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 30. 14-305 ADOPT AN ORDINANCE TO ABANDON A PUBLIC WATERLINE EASEMENT AT MIDWESTERN UNIVERSITY Staff Contact: Jack Friedline, Director, Public Works ORDINANCE NO. 2914 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 OFA FORMER WATERLINE EASEMENT APPROXIMATELY 300 FEET EAST OF BEHREND DRIVE IN THE 58TH AVENUE ALIGNMENT TO THE OWNER OF RECORD OF THE ABUTTING PROPERTY ON THE MIDWESTERN UNIVERSITY CAMPUS;AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO RECORD A CERTIFIED COPY OF THIS ORDINANCE. Jack Friedline said this was a request for authorization to abandon a public waterline easement at Midwestern University. He said the waterline is not in service and was City of Glendale Page 11 Printed on 11/25/2014 City Council Meeting Minutes-Final October 28,2014 removed during the construction of the University's new veterinary and housing buildings. He said the city has no need to retain the easement. Mayor Weiers said there were no questions or speaker cards. Ms. Hanna read the ordinance by number and title. A motion was made by Councilmember Martinez,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 31. 14-364 ADOPT AN ORDINANCE TO ABANDON AN EMERGENCY VEHICLE ACCESS EASEMENT AT THE CENTER AT ARROWHEAD Staff Contact: Jack Friedline, Director, Public Works ORDINANCE NO. 2915 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 EMERGENCY VEHICLE ACCESS EASEMENT LOCATED AT 7200 WEST BELL ROAD TO THE OWNER OF RECORD OF THE ABUTTING, DOMINANT PROPERTY, PHOENIX SNF REAL ESTATE I, LLC;AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO RECORD A CERTIFIED COPY OF THIS ORDINANCE. Mr. Friedline said this was a request to abandon an emergency vehicle easement at 7201 West Camino San Xavier. He said the easement was dedicated to the city, and even though Council took no action, the city intends to abandon any interest it may have in this easement as it has been determined it has no value to the city. • Mayor Weiers said there were no questions or speaker cards. Ms. Hanna read the ordinance by number and title. 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 Vice Mayor Knaack made.a motion,seconded by Councilmember Hugh,to vacate the city council workshop scheduled for Tuesday, November 4,2014 at 1:30 p.m.due to the general election,and moved to vacate the regularly scheduled city council voting meeting on Tuesday,November 11,2014,at 6:00 p.m.due to the city's scheduled veteran's day holiday,and moved to vacate the city council workshop scheduled for Tuesday,November 18,2014,at 1:30 p.m. due to the National League of Congressional Cities Conference and moved to vacate the next regularly scheduled city council voting meeting on Tuesday, November 25,2014,at 6:00 p.m.,and call for a special voting meeting on Monday,November 24,2014 at 6:00 p.m.in council chamber. The motion passed City of Glendale Page 12 Printed on 11125/2014 City Council Meeting Minutes-Final October 28,2014 on the following vote: Aye: 7- Mayor Weiers,Vice Mayor Knaack, Councilmember Alvarez, Councilmember Chavira, Councilmember Hugh, Councilmember Martinez, and Councilmember Sherwood CITIZEN COMMENTS Robin 8erryhill, an Ocotillo resident, said she received a partial reply to her citizen's request from Councilmember Sherwood. She appreciated his response,and said the response shouldn't have come from Councilmember Sherwood. She said there was no direction from Mayor Weiers or the Councilmembers regarding her request. She contacted Councilmember Alvarez and she indicated there was an email, but she could not share it due to a nondisclosure item at the bottom of the email. She said the assistant city manager language has been amended a couple of times. She brought forth several issues regarding the response to her citizen request. She said the Charter needed to be updated and Council should follow the Charter. She reminded everyone about the date and time of the next Water Services Advisory Board meeting. William Demski, a Sahuaro resident, spoke about what has happened to the city has happened over the last 20 years. He spoke about the agreements the city has entered into in the past. He also discussed the salaries of several city employees. He spoke about the city's sales tax and citizens'hard earned tax dollars. He said the whole city structure should be torn down and restructured Arthur Thruston, a Cactus resident, congratulated Ed Sharpe on his award this evening. He thanked Councilmember Hugh and Councilmember Alvarez for parties for their districts so citizens understand what is going on in their districts. He asked everyone to come and enjoy these events and the council meetings. He commended Ms. Hanna and her staff for the work they do. He said it was a great city because of the staff. He spoke about Sgt. Coombs who confronted him at the last council meeting about making an employee fearful. He said Councilmember Hugh and Councilmember Alvarez would speak on his behalf about the unprofessional conduct by Sgt. Coombs. He apologized for his conduct that may have offended anyone. Randy Miller, a Barrel resident, related a story about Councilmember Hugh and how he helped a citizen who had a flood in her residence many years ago. He wanted to thank Councilmember Hugh for doing that. COUNCIL COMMENTS AND SUGGESTIONS Councilmember Sherwood reminded everyone that GAIN night is coming up this weekend. Councilmember Hugh thanked Mr. Miller for his kind words. Vice Mayor Knaack said Glendale is proud to announce it has been accredited and nationally recognized for its park facilities and recreation programs. She said the distinguished Commission for Park and Recreation Agencies, CAPRA, re-accreditation was awarded during the 2014 National Recreation and Park Association Congress and Expo adding Glendale to the exclusive list of elite parks and recreation departments across the country. CAPRA accreditation is the only accreditation for park and recreation agencies and is a measure of an agencies overall quality, operation, management and service to the community. This mark of distinction indicates that the City of Glendale has met rigorous standards related to the management and City of Glendale Page 13 Printed on 11/25/2014 City Council Meeting Minutes-Final October 28,2014 administration of lands, facilities, resources,programs, safety and services. A CAPRA accreditation is a quality assurance and improvement process demonstrating the city's commitment to its employees, residents, visitors and community. Glendale joins Mesa, Peoria, Scottsdale and Tucson as the only Arizona cities to receive this accreditation. As part of this accreditation process, the City of Glendale's Park and Recreation and Neighborhood Services Division had to demonstrate compliance with 144 standards. The CAPRA accreditation is a five year cycle and includes a self-assessment report, on site visitation and the commission's review and decisions. Vice Mayor Knaack said that says it all about the quality of the city, its employees and its parks and recreation division. Mayor Weiers said Saturday he judged a Miss North Phoenix contest and he was glad he did it, even though he was sick. He said the city does have a Miss Glendale now. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 7:22 p.m. Pamela Hanna- City Clerk • City of Glendale Page 14 Printed on 11/25/2014