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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - Minutes - City Council - Meeting Date: 11/24/2014 City of Glendale 5850 West Glendale Avenue Glendale, AZ 85301 r01 GLE Meeting Minutes - Final Monday, November 24, 2014 6:00 PM Voting Meeting Council Chambers City Council Mayor Jerry Weiers Councilmember Jamie Aldama Councilmember Samuel Chavira Councilmember Ian Hugh Councilmember Gary Sherwood Councilmember Lauren Tolmachoff Councilmember Bart Turner City Council Meeting Minutes-Final November 24,2014 CALL TO ORDER Present: 6- Mayor Jerry Weiers,Vice Mayor Yvonne J. Knaack, Councilmember Samuel Chavira, Councilmember Ian Hugh, Councilmember Manny Martinez, and Councilmember Gary Sherwood Absent: 1 - Councilmember Norma Alvarez 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. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE PRAYER/INVOCATION Pastor David Clark from Grace Lutheran Church offered the invocation. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF OCTOBER 28,2014 BOARDS,COMMISSIONS AND OTHER BODIES APPROVE CORRECTED RECOMMENDED APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS,COMMISSIONS AND OTHER BODIES 2. 14-442 APPROVE CORRECTED BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS APPOINTMENTS Staff Contact: Brent Stoddard, Director, Intergovernmental Programs 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: 6- Mayor Weiers,Vice Mayor Knaack, Councilmember Chavira, Councilmember Hugh, Councilmember Martinez, and Councilmember Sherwood Absent: 1 - Councilmember Alvarez PROCLAMATIONS AND AWARDS 3. 14-415 PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING THE ACCOMPLISHMENTS OF GLENDALE UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT Staff Contact: Office of the Mayor Presented By: Office of the Mayor Accepted By: Superintendent Eugene Dudo and Glendale Union High School Board members 4. 14-422 AWARD PRESENTATION OF PARKS AND RECREATION AGENCY ACCREDITATION Staff Contact: Erik Strunk, Director, Community Services City of Glendale Page 1 Printed on 12/19/2014 City Council Meeting Minutes-Final November 24,2014 Presenter: John Krystek, Chairman of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission CONSENT AGENDA Agenda Item#16, 14-429, AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT SUBSTANTIALLY IN THE FORM ATTACHED TO THE COUNCIL REPORT WITH STRENGTH TRAINING INCORPORATED FOR OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH MEDICAL SERVICES, was pulled from the agenda administratively. Ms. Brenda Fischer, City Manager, read agenda item numbers 5 through 30. Ms. Pamela Hanna, City Clerk,read consent agenda resolution item numbers 31 through 36 by number and title. 5. 14-385 APPROVE SPECIAL EVENT LIQUOR LICENSE, ARIZONA SPORTS FOUNDATION Staff Contact: Susan Matousek, Revenue Administrator This agenda item was approved. 6. 14-387 APPROVE SPECIAL EVENT LIQUOR LICENSE, LUMP BUSTERS Staff Contact: Susan Matousek, Revenue Administrator This agenda item was approved. 7. 14-362 APPROVE LIQUOR LICENSE NO. 5-14745, OPA LIFE GREEK CAFE Staff Contact: Susan Matousek, Revenue Administrator This agenda item was approved. 8. 14-383 APPROVE LIQUOR LICENSE NO. 5-14663, FIRED PIE Staff Contact: Susan Matousek, Revenue Administrator This agenda item was approved. 9. 14-367 AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A LINKING AGREEMENT WITH TERRA VERDE, LLC FOR SECURITY RELATED CONSULTING, EQUIPMENT, AND SERVICES UTILIZING A CITY OF AVONDALE COOPERATIVE CONTRACT Staff Contact: Tom Duensing, Director, Finance and Technology This agenda item was approved. 10. 14-354 EXPENDITURE AUTHORIZATION FOR SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE OF THE CITY'S HANSEN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGIES BUSINESS MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE Staff Contact: Tom Duensing, Director, Finance & Technology This agenda item was approved. 11. 14-368 AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A USER AGREEMENT WITH City of Glendale Page 2 Printed on 12/19/2014 City Council Meeting Minutes-Final November 24,2014 VERIZON WIRELESS FOR CELLULAR SERVICES UTILIZING A WESTERN STATES CONTRACTING ALLIANCE COOPERATIVE CONTRACT Staff Contact: Tom Duensing, Director, Finance and Technology This agenda item was approved. 12. 14-386 AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A LINKING AGREEMENT WITH GREENBERG TRAURIG, LLP FOR THE PROVISION OF BOND COUNSEL SERVICES UTILIZING AN ARIZONA STATE AND GREENBERG TRAURIG, LLP PURCHASING COOPERATIVE CONTRACT Staff Contact: Tom Duensing, Director, Finance and Technology This agenda item was approved. 13. 14-377 EXPENDITURE AUTHORIZATION FOR PRISONER DETENTION SERVICES FROM MARICOPA COUNTY Staff Contact: Debora Black, Police Chief This agenda item was approved. 14. 14-436 AUTHORIZATION TO RENEW THE SOFTWARE MAINTENANCE SERVICE CONTRACT WITH INTERGRAPH CORPORATION FOR THE GLENDALE POLICE DEPARTMENT COMPUTER AIDED DISPATCH SYSTEM Staff Contact: Debora Black, Police Chief This agenda item was approved. 15. 14-426 AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO LINKING AGREEMENT WITH KRONOS, INC. FOR TELESTAFF, A FIRE STAFF AND SCHEDULING SOFTWARE Staff Contact: Mark Burdick, Fire Chief This agenda item was approved. 16. 14-429 AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT SUBSTANTIALLY IN THE FORM ATTACHED TO THE COUNCIL REPORT WITH STRENGTH TRAINING INCORPORATED FOR OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH MEDICAL SERVICES. This agenda item was pulled administratively. 17. 14-407 RATIFICATION OF EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS FOR FESTIVAL ADVERTISING, SPONSORSHIP AND OTHER PROMOTIONAL SERVICES FROM SCRIPPS MEDIA, INC. Staff Contact: Julie Watters, Director, Communications This agenda item was approved. City of Glendale Page 3 Printed on 12/19/2014 City Council Meeting Minutes-Final November 24,2014 18. 14-423 AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT WITH SUNBURST LANDSCAPING, INC. FOR INSTALLATION OF XERISCAPING AT GLENDALE PUBLIC HOUSING Staff Contact: Erik Strunk, Director, Community Services This agenda item was approved. 19. 14-401 AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A LINKING AGREEMENT WITH VERTECH INDUSTRIAL SYSTEMS FOR ENGINEERING SUPPORT AND SERVICES FOR WATER AND WASTEWATER PROCESS CONTROL SYSTEMS UTILIZING A CITY OF BUCKEYE COOPERATIVE PURCHASING CONTRACT Staff Contact: Craig Johnson, P.E., Director, Water Services This agenda item was approved. 20. 14-402 AWARD OF BID IFB 15-18, AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT AND EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS TO REYES & SONS LANDSCAPING, LLC FOR AQUIFER RECHARGE FACILITY MAINTENANCE SERVICES Staff Contact: Craig Johnson, P.E., Director, Water Services This agenda item was approved. 21. 14-403 AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH PRIMATECH L.L.C. FOR PHASE IV OF THE WASTEWATER COLLECTION SYSTEM AND MANHOLE REHABILITATION PROJECT Staff Contact: Craig Johnson, P.E., Director, Water Services This agenda item was approved. 22. 14-406 AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH CH2M HILL ENGINEERS, INC. FOR THUNDERBIRD RESERVOIR IMPROVEMENTS Staff Contact: Craig Johnson, P.E., Director, Water Services This agenda item was approved. 23. 14-380 AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT WITH COMBS CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC. FOR AIRPORT APRON AND LIGHTING IMPROVEMENTS Staff Contact: Jack Friedline, Director, Public Works This agenda item was approved. 24. 14-400 AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH C & S ENGINEERS, INC. FOR CONSTRUCTION ADMINISTRATION SERVICES FOR GLENDALE MUNICIPAL AIRPORT IMPROVEMENTS City of Glendale Page 4 Printed on 12/19/2014 City Council Meeting Minutes-Final November 24,2014 Staff Contact: Jack Friedline, Director, Public Works This agenda item was approved. 25. 14-394 AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH RITOCH-POWELL &ASSOCIATES CONSULTING ENGINEERS, INC. FOR DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION SERVICES FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2014-15 PAVEMENT MANAGEMENT PROGRAM Staff Contact: Jack Friedline, Director, Public Works This agenda item was approved. 26. 14-397 AUTHORIZATION FOR THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH TRUCK REPAIR PHOENIX, LLC FOR LANDFILL HEAVY EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR SERVICE Staff Contact: Jack Friedline, Director, Public Works This agenda item was approved. 27. 14-399 AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO AMENDMENT NUMBER FOUR TO EXTEND THE CURRENT CONTRACT WITH SOUTHWEST FABRICATION, LLC Staff Contact: Jack Friedline, Director, Public Works This agenda item was approved. 28. 14-409 AUTHORIZATION FOR A BUDGET APPROPRIATION CONTINGENCY TRANSFER TO CAPITAL PROJECTS BUILDING MAINTENANCE RESERVE FOR VARIOUS CRITICAL OR SAFETY-RELATED REPAIR AND REPLACEMENT PROJECTS AT CITY FACILITIES Staff Contact: Jack Friedline, Director, Public Works This agenda item was approved. 29. 14-413 APPROVAL OF THE FISCAL YEAR 2014-15 GILA RIVER ARENA CAPITAL REPAIRS / REPLACEMENT PROGRAM AND AUTHORIZATION FOR THE CITY MANAGER TO RELEASE ESCROW ACCOUNT FUNDS TO ICEARIZONA MANAGER CO., LP FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2014-15 GILA RIVER ARENA CAPITAL REPAIRS/ REPLACEMENT PROGRAM Staff Contact: Jack Friedline, Director, Public Works William Demski, a Sahuaro resident, spoke about examples of corporate welfare, property taxes and a sales tax increase. He detailed many expenses the city will pay for the arena. This agenda item was approved. 30. 14-414 APPROVAL OF THE FISCAL YEAR 2014-15 CAMELBACK RANCH SPRING TRAINING FACILITY CAPITAL REPAIRS/ REPLACEMENT City of Glendale Page 5 Printed on 12/19/2014 City Council Meeting Minutes-Final November 24,2014 PROGRAM AND RATIFICATION OF EXPENDITURES OF FUNDS AND AUTHORIZATION FOR THE CITY MANAGER TO EXPEND FUNDS TO REIMBURSE CAMELBACK SPRING TRAINING, LLC FOR CAPITAL REPAIRS MADE AT CAMELBACK RANCH SPRING TRAINING FACILITY IN FISCAL YEAR 2014-15 Staff Contact: Jack Friedline, Director, Public Works William Demski, a Sahuaro resident, spoke about the repairs necessary,on Camelback Ranch. He said the taxpayers get a$1 a year from the sports teams and the taxpayers' dollars pay for this. He spoke about more corporate welfare and the deals the city has entered into. Andrew Marwick, a Phoenix resident, spoke about Camelback Ranch. He said the city is spending over$800,000 for nothing that will benefit the city. He said for example, the city is not getting new fire trucks. He spoke about the repairs that needed to be done at Camelback Ranch facilities. He detailed many of the repairs that needed to be done and the cost. This agenda item was approved. CONSENT RESOLUTIONS 31. 14-391 AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A TEMPORARY LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH SPRINT SPECTRUM REALTY COMPANY, L.P. FOR THE INSTALLATION OF A MOBILE CELL SITE LOCATED AT GRAND CANAL LINEAR PARK Staff Contact: Jack Friedline, Director, Public Works RESOLUTION NO. 4892 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 TEMPORARY LICENSE AGREEMENT FORA MOBILE CELL SITE ON WHEELS WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS FACILITY ON CITY PROPERTY LOCATED ON GRAND CANAL LINEAR PARK AT APPROXIMATELY THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF BETHANY HOME ROAD AND 95TH AVENUE WITH SPRINT SPECTRUM REALTY COMPANY, L.P. This agenda item was approved. 32. 14-379 AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH MARICOPA COUNTY ADULT PROBATION DEPARTMENT FOR EXCHANGE OF PROBATION DATA AND LAW ENFORCEMENT INFORMATION Staff Contact: Debora Black, Police Chief RESOLUTION NO. 4893 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 FOR DATA EXCHANGE WITH THE MARICOPA COUNTY ADULT PROBATION DEPARTMENT. This agenda item was approved. City of Glendale Page 6 Printed on 12/19/2014 City Council Meeting Minutes-Final November 24,2014 33. 14-396 EXPENDITURE AUTHORIZATION FOR ANNUAL AMORTIZED EQUIPMENT AND DISPATCH COSTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2014-15 WITH THE CITY OF PHOENIX FOR COMPUTER AIDED DISPATCH SERVICES Staff Contact: Mark Burdick, Fire Chief RESOLUTION NO. 4894 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 AND DIRECTING PAYMENT OF THE ANNUAL AMORTIZED EQUIPMENT AND DISPATCH COSTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2014-2015 PURSUANT TO INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT NO. 106007 WITH THE CITY OF PHOENIX PERTAINING TO PARTICIPATION IN THE PHOENIX FIRE DEPARTMENT REGIONAL SERVICE SYSTEM IN ORDER TO MORE EFFECTIVELY PROVIDE EMERGENCY FIRE, MEDICAL AND OTHER SERVICES. This agenda item was approved. 34. 14-393 AMENDMENTS TO CITY COUNCIL GUIDELINES Staff Contact: Brent Stoddard, Director, Intergovernmental Programs RESOLUTION NO. 4895 NEW SERIES WAS READ BY NUMBER AND TITLE ONLY, IT BEING A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, MARICOPA COUNTY, ARIZONA, ADOPTING THE"THIRD AMENDMENT TO GLENDALE, AZ CITY COUNCIL GUIDELINES." This agenda item was approved. 35. 14-430 INDUSTRIAL COMMISSION OF ARIZONA SELF-INSURANCE RENEWAL AND SECURITY DEPOSIT EXEMPTION Staff Contact: Jim Brown, Director, Human Resources & Risk Management RESOLUTION NO. 4896 NEW SERIES WAS READ BY NUMBER AND TITLE ONLY, IT BEING A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, MARICOPA COUNTY, ARIZONA, REQUESTING EXEMPTION FROM THE REQUIREMENT BY THE INDUSTRIAL COMMISSION OF ARIZONA TO POST SECURITY FOR THE CITY OF GLENDALE'S SELF-INSURED WORKERS' COMPENSATION CLAIMS. This agenda item was approved. 36. 14-425 AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT WITH WOOLF FAMILY ENTERPRISES FOR UNPAID INVOICES Staff Contact: Deborah Robberson, Chief Deputy City Attorney Brian Friedman, Director, Economic Development Staff Presenter: Deborah Robberson, Chief Deputy City Attorney RESOLUTION NO. 4897 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 ENTERING INTO A SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT AND MUTUAL RELEASE WITH WOOLF FAMILY ENTERPRISE LIMITED PARTNERSHIP FOR PAYMENT OF FEES FOR CITY SERVICES PREVIOUSLY RENDERED FOR THE REAL PROPERTY LOCA TED IN THE AREA BOUNDED BY OLIVE AVENUE, REEMS ROAD, NORTHERN AVENUE, AND SARIVAL City of Glendale Page 7 Printed on 12/19/2014 City Council Meeting Minutes-Final November 24,2014 AVENUE IN GLENDALE, ARIZONA. This agenda item was approved. A motion was made by Knaack,seconded by Chavira,to approve the recommended actions on Consent Agenda Item Numbers 5 through 15 and 17 through 36. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 6- Mayor Weiers, Vice Mayor Knaack, Councilmember Chavira, Councilmember Hugh, Councilmember Martinez, and Councilmember Sherwood Absent: 1 - Councilmember Alvarez PUBLIC HEARING-LAND DEVELOPMENT ACTIONS 37. 14-417 REZONING APPLICATION ZON14-02 (ORDINANCE) Copper Cove 4 (PUBLIC HEARING REQUIRED) Staff Contact: Jon M. Froke, AICP, Planning Director ORDINANCE NO. 2916 NEW SERIES, WAS READ BY NUMBER AND TITLE ONLY, IT BEING, AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, MARICOPA COUNTY, ARIZONA, REZONING PROPERTY LOCATED APPROXIMATELY 1,320 FEET NORTH OF THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF 95TH AVENUE AND CAMELBACK ROAD FROM A-1 (AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT) TO R1-4 PRD(SINGLE RESIDENCE, PLANNED RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT OVERLAY); AMENDING THE ZONING MAP;AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mr. Froke said this is a one acre parcel recently acquired by Dr. Horton. He said the action tonight is to rezone this parcel to match the rest of the adjacent development. He said four lots would be developed on this parcel as Copper Cove Phase 4. Mr. Froke showed additional aerial photographs where the lots would be. Mayor Weiers said the map showed 95th Avenue and said currently there is no 95th Avenue, but the map represents where 95th Avenue would be in the future. Mr. Froke said that portion of 95th Avenue which is adjacent to the site was recently completed. He said 95th Avenue does end right at that site. He spoke about a future school site also near that location north of Copper Cove. Mr. Froke said they were not able to include this in some of the recent land actions that were taken. Staff's recommendation is to approve the rezoning application. Mayor Weiers opened the public hearing on ZON14-02. He said there were no speakers on this issue. Mayor Weiers closed the public hearing. Ms. Hanna read Ordinance 2916 by number and title. A motion was made by Councilmember Chavira,seconded by Councilmember Hugh,that this agenda item be approved.The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 6- Mayor Weiers, Vice Mayor Knaack, Councilmember Chavira, Councilmember Hugh, Councilmember Martinez, and Councilmember Sherwood Absent: 1 - Councilmember Alvarez City of Glendale Page 8 Printed on 12/19/2014 City Council Meeting Minutes-Final November 24,2014 38. 14-418 ANNEXATION APPLICATION AN-173 (ORDINANCE): SABRE BUSINESS PARK(PUBLIC HEARING REQUIRED) Staff Contact: Jon M. Froke, AICP, Planning Director ORDINANCE NO. 2917 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 TITLE 9, CHAPTER 4, SECTION 9-471, ARIZONA REVISED STATUTES AND AMENDMENTS THERETO, BY ANNEXING THERETO CERTAIN TERRITORY LOCATED WITHIN AN EXISTING COUNTY ISLAND OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE CONSISTING OF APPROXIMATELY 147 ACRES AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF STATE ROUTE 303 AND BETHANY HOME ROAD TO BE KNOWN AS ANNEXATION AREA NO. 173. Mr.Froke said this item is finishing up an annexation for a future industrial park known as Sabre Business Park on the east side of Loop 303 on both sides of Bethany Home Road. He said staff does recommend including this property in the city limits and to develop it under the city's jurisdiction, rather than the county's jurisdiction. Mayor Weiers opened the public hearing AN-173. He said there were no speakers on the issue. Mayor Weiers closed the public hearing. Ms. Hanna read Ordinance 2917 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: 6- Mayor Weiers,Vice Mayor Knaack, Councilmember Chavira, Councilmember Hugh, Councilmember Martinez, and Councilmember Sherwood Absent: 1 - Councilmember Alvarez 39. 14-419 ANNEXATION POLICY UPDATE (RESOLUTION) (PUBLIC HEARING REQUIRED) Staff Contact: Jon M. Froke, AICP, Planning Director RESOLUTION NO. 4898 NEW SERIES WAS READ BY NUMBER AND TITLE ONLY, IT BEING A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, MARICOPA COUNTY, ARIZONA, AMENDING THE`ANNEXATION POLICY FOR THE CITY OF GLENDALE";AND SETTING FORTH AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mr. Froke said this was a request for City Council to consider updating the city's annexation policy. He provided a short history of the annexation policy and said the policy hasn't been updated since 2005. He said proposed amendments focus on reflecting current conditions in the city relative to existing development pattems;reflect present annexation practices as policy provided by City Council at past council workshops, and revises the text of the internal annexation process. He said staff recommends updating the policy. There were no questions from City Council. Mayor Weiers opened the public hearing to update the annexation policy. He said there City of Glendale Page 9 Printed on 12/19/2014 City Council Meeting Minutes-Final November 24,2014 were no speakers on the issue. Mayor Weiers closed the public hearing. Ms. Hanna read Resolution 4898 by number and title. A motion was made by Councilmember Martinez,seconded by Vice Mayor Knaack,that this agenda item be approved.The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 6- Mayor Weiers, Vice Mayor Knaack, Councilmember Chavira, Councilmember Hugh, Councilmember Martinez, and Councilmember Sherwood Absent: 1 - Councilmember Alvarez LAND DEVELOPMENT ACTIONS 40. 14-416 PRE-ANNEXATION DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT: ZANJERO PASS (RESOLUTION) Staff Contact: Jon M. Froke, AICP, Planning Director RESOLUTION NO. 4899 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 THE FOLLOWING AGREEMENT TO FACILITATE THE ANNEXATION AND DEVELOPMENT OF PROPERTY WITHIN THE LOOP 303 CORRIDOR: (1) PRE-ANNEXATION DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF GLENDALE AND MARICOPA COUNTY MUNICIPAL WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT NO. ONE;AND(2)DIRECTING THAT THE CITY CLERK RECORD ANY AND ALL NECESSARY DOCUMENTS. Mr. Froke said this is a request to enter into a preannexation development agreement with the Maricopa Water District(MWD). They would like to develop this land into a project known as Zanjero Pass, consisting of single family lots and a small commercial development. He said this action will establish some parameters for future development. The property owner does want to be included in the Glendale city limits. He said the. annexation will be completed sometime next year along with the land use applications. Staff recommends approving this pre-annexation development agreement. There were no questions from City Council. Ms. Hanna read Resolution 4899 by number and title. A motion was made by Councilmember Chavira,seconded by Councilmember Martinez,that this agenda item be approved.The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 6- Mayor Weiers,Vice Mayor Knaack, Councilmember Chavira, Councilmember Hugh, Councilmember Martinez, and Councilmember Sherwood Absent: 1 - Councilmember Alvarez ORDINANCES 41. 14-432 ADOPT AN ORDINANCE TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER OR CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER TO EXECUTE DOCUMENTS AND TAKE City of Glendale Page 10 Printed on 12/19/2014 City Council Meeting Minutes-Final November 24,2014 THE NECESSARY ACTION TO REFINANCE A PORTION OF GLENDALE MUNICIPAL PROPERTY CORPORATION BONDS WITH CITY OF GLENDALE, ARIZONA EXCISE TAX REVENUE REFUNDING OBLIGATIONS AND PLEDGE CERTAIN EXCISE TAXES AND RECEIPTS TOWARD THE REFUNDING OBLIGATIONS Staff Contact: Tom Duensing, Director, Finance and Technology Presenter: Tom Duensing, Director, Finance and Technology Presenter: Kurt Freund, Managing Director, RBC Capital Markets, LLC Presenter: Bill DeHaan, Shareholder, Greenberg Traurig, LLP ORDINANCE NO. 2918 NEW SERIES, WAS READ BY NUMBER AND TITLE ONLY, IT BEING,AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, MARICOPA COUNTY,ARIZONA (1)AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OFA FIRST PURCHASE AGREEMENT, A FIRST TRUST AGREEMENT, A DEPOSITORY TRUST AGREEMENT, A CONTINUING DISCLOSURE UNDERTAKING AND AN OBLIGATION PURCHASE CONTRACT,'(2)APPROVING THE SALE, EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF EXCISE TAX REVENUE REFUNDING OBLIGATIONS IN ONE OR MORE SERIES IN ORDER TO REFUND EXCISE TAX REVENUE BONDS ISSUED ON BEHALF OF THE CITY BY THE CITY OF GLENDALE MUNICIPAL PROPERTY CORPORATION; (3)PLEDGING CERTAIN EXCISE TAXES AND RECEIPTS IMPOSED OR RECEIVED BY THE CITY TO THE PAYMENT OF SUCH OBLIGATIONS;(4)DELEGATING TO THE CITY MANAGER OR THE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER OF THE CITY THE LIMITED AUTHORITY TO DESIGNATE BY SERIES THE FINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT, MATURITIES, INTEREST RATES AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT TO SUCH OBLIGATIONS;AND(5) AUTHORIZING THE TAKING OF ALL OTHER ACTIONS NECESSARY TO THE CONSUMMATION OF THE TRANSACTIONS CONTEMPLATED BY THIS ORDINANCE, INCLUDING THE EXECUTION OF CERTAIN DOCUMENTS AND THE DISTRIBUTION OF A PRELIMINARY OFFICIAL STATEMENT AND AN OFFICIAL STATEMENT. Mr. Duensing said this is the first of four refinancing ordinances before City Council tonight. He explained this request is allowing the city manager or chief financial officer to execute documents to refinance a portion of the city's municipal property corporation excise tax revenue bonds with the city's excise tax refunding obligations, which under current market conditions net present value savings is estimated to be between$7.8 and $14 million. Mr. Duensing said on October 14th, City Council approved a contract with RBC Capital Markets. On October 16, 2014, RBC Capital Markets met with city staff for possible refinancing opportunities. Staff from RBC, Greenburg Traurig and city staff worked diligently to bring the items before City Council. Mr. Duensing introduced Kurt Freund, Manager Director, RBC Capital Markets, LLC, and he recognized Bill DeHaan, Shareholder, Greenberg Traurig, the city's bond counsel, and Nick Dodd with RBC Capital Markets. Mr. Freund said in their capacity as the city's financial advisor, they regularly review all of the outstanding debt of the city, looking for opportunities for refunding savings for outstanding bonds. He said after looking at the city's financial status, it makes sense to refinance a number of the city's bonds. He said refinancings are based on market interest rates, and the city will replace higher interest rate debt with lower interest rate debt. He explained where refinancing makes sense, the city can obtain savings from the various bonds. He explained that the level of savings is dependent upon interest rates, which are currently at historically low levels. He said the goal is to move forward as quickly as possible to take advantage of the low interest rates. He said if this item is City of Glendale Page 11 Printed on 12/19/2014 City Council Meeting Minutes-Final November 24,2014 approved, all parties will work together to get the necessary documents prepared, obtaining bond credit ratings, preparing an offering prospectus and all other parts to complete this process. He quickly reviewed the four different refinancings they were talking about. He explained if the refinance savings is at 2.5 percent or better, that is considered a very viable refinancing level, and the savings percentages are very high in this case. He also said the estimated sale date would be mid-January. He said refinancing these excise tax bonds saves money for the general fund. Mr. Freund also talked about the general obligation bond refinancing. He discussed the interest rates on these as well. The third refinancing for the city to consider is a water and sewer revenue refunding issue and lastly, the transportation excise tax bonds. He went over the details of each of these. He said the City should take advantage of the low interest rates and try to get to market as quickly as possible. He also discussed the ordinances before City Council for approval that would authorize the issuance of the refunding as described to refinance all or a portion of the bonds. Councilmember Sherwood asked about the$100 million in the water and sewer revenue bonds mentioned and asked if Mr. Freund had the figures on the other three, about what the city was going to be refinancing. Mr. Dodd with RBC said on the general obligation bonds, they were looking at$25 million, on the water and sewer, it was$100 million, and on the excise tax it is approximately $125 million and on the transportation excise tax it is approximately$35 million. Mr.Andrew Marwick, a Phoenix resident said he hoped buyers were found for the bonds and to save the city some money. He said this appeared to be from the municipal property corporation refinancing municipal property corporation debt with city debt. He said he was not sure of the distinction, but it seemed to be putting more of an obligation directly on the city. He said they were pushing out the maturity dates and said in 20 or 30 years, he wasn't sure how many of the sports teams would still be here. He also spoke about sales tax issues regarding this transaction. He said the increase in the sales tax is all going into paying off this kind of a bond issue and this wasn't what the Councilmembers voted for. He was concerned this debt was going to be on the backs of the children and grandchildren of the residents. Ms. Hanna read Ordinance 2918 by number and title. A motion was made by Councilmember Chavira,seconded by Councilmember Sherwood,that this agenda item be approved.The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 6- Mayor Weiers, Vice Mayor Knaack, Councilmember Chavira, Councilmember Hugh, Councilmember Martinez, and Councilmember Sherwood Absent: 1 - Councilmember Alvarez 42. 14-433 ADOPT AN ORDINANCE TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER OR CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER TO EXECUTE DOCUMENTS AND TAKE THE NECESSARY ACTION TO REFINANCE A PORTION OF CITY OF GLENDALE, ARIZONA GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS WITH THE SALE AND ISSUANCE OF CITY OF GLENDALE, ARIZONA GENERAL OBLIGATION REFUNDING BONDS Staff Contact: Tom Duensing, Director, Finance and Technology Presenter: Tom Duensing, Director, Finance and Technology City of Glendale Page 12 Printed on 12/19/2014 • City Council Meeting Minutes-Final November 24,2014 Presenter: Kurt Freund, Managing Director, RBC Capital Markets, LLC Presenter: Bill DeHaan, Shareholder, Greenberg Traurig, LLP ORDINANCE NO. 2919 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 PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF CITY OF GLENDALE,ARIZONA GENERAL OBLIGATION REFUNDING BONDS IN ONE OR MORE SERIES FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING FUNDS TO REFUND CERTAIN OUTSTANDING BONDS AND TO PAY ALL NECESSARY LEGAL, FINANCIAL AND OTHER COSTS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH;PROVIDING FOR THE SALE OF SAID BONDS;AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A BOND REGISTRAR AND PAYING AGENT AGREEMENT. AUTHORIZING AN OFFICIAL STATEMENT;AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A CONTINUING DISCLOSURE UNDERTAKING, DEPOSITORY TRUST AGREEMENT AND CERTAIN OTHER DOCUMENTS AND THE TAKING OF CERTAIN OTHER ACTIONS IN CONNECT/ON WITH THE ISSUANCE. Mr. Duensing said this action is to refinance general obligation bonds with the sale and issuance of city general obligation refunding bonds. He explained this can save$1 to $1.8 million net present value. He wanted to point out that these refundings do not extend the terms of any of the bonds and there is no new security on these. Councilmember Martinez said in the information provided, it said in the proposed ordinance, it is required that the refinance and savings net of all costs are equal to at least 2.5 percent of the bonds being refinanced. He said these bonds would have to be sold at a certain rate in order to meet that. He said there is no way these are going to be put on the market and the city will take a loss on it. Mr. Duensing said that was correct. He said if the city does not achieve at least 2.5 percent savings, this transaction will not go forward. He also reminded City Council that savings is inclusive of any costs the city would incur. Ms. Hanna read Ordinance 2919 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: 6- Mayor Weiers, Vice Mayor Knaack, Councilmember Chavira, Councilmember Hugh, Councilmember Martinez, and Councilmember Sherwood Absent: 1 - Councilmember Alvarez 43. 14-434 ADOPT AN ORDINANCE TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER OR CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER TO EXECUTE DOCUMENTS AND TAKE THE NECESSARY ACTION TO REFINANCE A PORTION OF CITY OF GLENDALE, ARIZONA WATER AND SEWER REVENUE BONDS AND OBLIGATIONS WITH THE SALE AND ISSUANCE OF CITY OF GLENDALE, ARIZONA WATER AND SEWER REVENUE REFUNDING OBLIGATIONS AND PLEDGE WATER AND SEWER REVENUES TOWARD THE REFUNDING OBLIGATIONS Staff Contact: Tom Duensing, Director, Finance and Technology Presenter: Tom Duensing, Director, Finance and Technology Presenter: Kurt Freund, Managing Director, RBC Capital Markets, LLC City of Glendale Page 13 Printed on 12/19/2014 City Council Meeting Minutes-Final November 24,2014 Presenter: Bill DeHaan, Shareholder, Greenberg Traurig, LLP ORDINANCE NO. 2920 NEW SERIES, WAS READ BY NUMBER AND TITLE ONLY, IT BEING,AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, MARICOPA COUNTY, ARIZONA (1)AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF A PURCHASE AGREEMENT,A TRUST AGREEMENT,A DEPOSITORY TRUST AGREEMENT, A CONTINUING DISCLOSURE UNDERTAKING AND AN OBLIGATION PURCHASE CONTRACT,' (2)APPROVING THE SALE, EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF WATER AND SEWER REVENUE REFUNDING OBLIGATIONS IN ONE OR MORE SERIES IN ORDER TO REFUND WATER AND SEWER TAX REVENUE OBLIGATIONS PREVIOUSLY DELIVERED TO FINANCE IMPROVEMENTS OF THE CITY'S WATER AND SEWER SYSTEM;(3)PLEDGING CERTAIN WATER AND SEWER SYSTEM REVENUES IMPOSED OR RECEIVED BY THE CITY TO THE PAYMENT OF SUCH OBLIGATIONS;(4)DELEGATING TO THE CITY MANAGER OR THE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER OF THE CITY THE LIMITED AUTHORITY TO DESIGNATE BY SERIES THE FINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT, MATURITIES, INTEREST RATES AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT TO SUCH OBLIGATIONS;AND(5)AUTHORIZING THE TAKING OF ALL OTHER ACTIONS NECESSARY TO THE CONSUMMATION OF THE TRANSACTIONS CONTEMPLATED BY THIS ORDINANCE, INCLUDING THE EXECUTION OF CERTAIN DOCUMENTS AND THE DISTRIBUTION OFA PRELIMINARY OFFICIAL STATEMENT AND AN OFFICIAL STATEMENT. Mr. Duensing said this action is to refund water and sewer revenue bonds and obligations with the sale and issuance of city water and sewer revenue refunding obligations and pledge water and sewer revenues toward the refunding obligations. He said net present value savings are estimated between$5 million and$8.6 million in current market conditions. Ms. Hanna read Ordinance 2920 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: 6- Mayor Weiers,Vice Mayor Knaack, Councilmember Chavira, Councilmember Hugh, Councilmember Martinez, and Councilmember Sherwood Absent: 1 - Councilmember Alvarez 44. 14-435 ADOPT AN ORDINANCE TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER OR CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER TO EXECUTE DOCUMENTS AND TAKE THE NECESSARY ACTION TO REFINANCE A PORTION OF CITY OF GLENDALE, ARIZONA TRANSPORTATION EXCISE TAX REVENUE OBLIGATIONS WITH THE SALE AND ISSUANCE OF CITY OF GLENDALE, ARIZONA TRANSPORTATION EXCISE TAX REVENUE REFUNDING OBLIGATIONS AND PLEDGE TRANSPORTATION EXCISE TAX REVENUES TOWARD THE REFUNDING OBLIGATIONS Staff Contact: Tom Duensing, Director, Finance and Technology Presenter: Tom Duensing, Director, Finance and Technology Presenter: Kurt Freund, Managing Director, RBC Capital Markets, LLC Presenter: Bill DeHaan, Shareholder, Greenberg Traurig, LLP ORDINANCE NO. 2921 NEW SERIES, WAS READ BY NUMBER AND TITLE ONLY, IT City of Glendale Page 14 Printed on 12/19/2014 City Council Meeting Minutes-Final November 24,2014 BEING, AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, MARICOPA COUNTY, ARIZONA (1)AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF A SECOND PURCHASE AGREEMENT, A SECOND TRUST AGREEMENT, A DEPOSITORY TRUST AGREEMENT,A CONTINUING DISCLOSURE UNDERTAKING AND AN OBLIGATION PURCHASE CONTRACT;(2)APPROVING THE SALE, EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF TRANSPORTATION EXCISE TAX REVENUE REFUNDING OBLIGATIONS IN ONE OR MORE SERIES IN ORDER TO REFUND TRANSPORTATION EXCISE TAX REVENUE OBLIGATIONS PREVIOUSLY DELIVERED TO FINANCE TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENTS OF THE CITY; (3) PLEDGING CERTAIN TRANSPORTATION EXCISE TAXES AND RECEIPTS IMPOSED OR RECEIVED BY THE CITY TO THE PAYMENT OF SUCH OBLIGATIONS;(4)DELEGATING TO THE CITY MANAGER OR THE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER OF THE CITY THE LIMITED AUTHORITY TO DESIGNATE BY SERIES THE FINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT, MATURITIES, INTEREST RATES AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT TO SUCH OBLIGATIONS;AND(5) AUTHORIZING THE TAKING OF ALL OTHER ACTIONS NECESSARY TO THE CONSUMMATION OF THE TRANSACTIONS CONTEMPLATED BY THIS ORDINANCE, INCLUDING THE EXECUTION OF CERTAIN DOCUMENTS AND THE DISTRIBUTION OF A PRELIMINARY OFFICIAL STATEMENT AND AN OFFICIAL STATEMENT. Mr. Duensing said this action was to refinance a portion of the city transportation excise tax revenue obligations with the sale and issuance of city transportation excise tax revenue refunding obligations and pledge transportation excise tax revenues toward the refunding obligations. He said net present value savings are estimated between$1 million and$2.4 million in current market conditions. Ms. Hanna read Ordinance 2921 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: 6- Mayor Weiers, Vice Mayor Knaack, Councilmember Chavira, Councilmember Hugh, Councilmember Martinez, and Councilmember Sherwood Absent: 1 - Councilmember Alvarez 45. 14-479 ABANDONMENT OF A PUBLIC SEWER LINE EASEMENT AT ASPERA Staff Contact: Jack Friedline, Director, Public Works ORDINANCE NO. 2922 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 SEWER LINE EASEMENT AT 20250 NORTH 75TH AVENUE;AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO RECORD A CERTIFIED COPY OF THIS ORDINANCE. Mr. Friedline said the developer of Aspera is requesting the city abandon this sewer line easement due to conflicts with their buildings. He said the existing city sewer line will be removed and disposed of by the developer and a new public sewer line and easement will be designed to avoid any conflicts with the buildings. Ms. Hanna read Ordinance 2922 by number and title. A motion was made by Councilmember Sherwood,seconded by Councilmember Chavira,that this agenda item be approved.The motion carried by the following vote: City of Glendale Page 15 Printed on 12/19/2014 City Council Meeting Minutes-Final November 24,2014 Aye: 6- Mayor Weiers,Vice Mayor Knaack, Councilmember Chavira, Councilmember Hugh, Councilmember Martinez, and Councilmember Sherwood Absent: 1 - Councilmember Alvarez 46. 14-480 ABANDONMENT OF A PUBLIC WATER LINE EASEMENT AT ASPERA Staff Contact: Jack Friedline, Director, Public Works ORDINANCE NO. 2923 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 WATER LINE EASEMENT AT 20250 NORTH 75TH AVENUE;AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO RECORD A CERTIFIED COPY OF THIS ORDINANCE. Mr. Friedline said the developer of Aspera is requesting the city abandon this water line easement due to conflicts with their buildings. He said the existing city water line will be removed and disposed of by the developer and a new public water line and easement has been designed to avoid any conflicts with the buildings. Ms. Hanna read Ordinance 2923 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: 6- Mayor Weiers,Vice Mayor Knaack, Councilmember Chavira, Councilmember Hugh, Councilmember Martinez, and Councilmember Sherwood Absent: 1 - Councilmember Alvarez 47. 14-481 ABANDONMENT OF PATENT EASEMENTS WEST OF 75TH AVENUE AND SOUTH OF ROSE GARDEN LANE Staff Contact: Jack Friedline, Director, Public Works ORDINANCE NO. 2924 NEW SERIES, WAS READ BY NUMBER AND TITLE ONLY, IT BEING, AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, MAR/COPA COUNTY, ARIZONA,AUTHORIZING THE ABANDONMENT OF PATENT EASEMENTS LOCATED APPROXIMATELY 1000 FEET WEST OF 75TH AVENUE AND SOUTH OF ROSE GARDEN LANE;AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO RECORD A CERTIFIED COPY OF THIS ORDINANCE. Mr. Friedline asked to abandon four federal patent easements west of 75th Avenue and south of Rose Garden Lane alignment. The easements were never used by the city for access or utility installation and are not needed for use by the city. The Aspera developer has requested abandonment of these easements to avoid conflicts with the proposed buildings and infrastructure. Ms. Hanna read Ordinance 2924 by number and title. 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: 6- Mayor Weiers,Vice Mayor Knaack, Councilmember Chavira, Councilmember Hugh, Councilmember Martinez, and Councilmember Sherwood City of Glendale Page 16 Printed on 12/19/2014 City Council Meeting Minutes-Final November 24,2014 Absent: 1 - Councilmember Alvarez RESOLUTIONS 48. 14-395 2014 GENERAL ELECTION CANVASS OF VOTE Staff Contact: Pamela Hanna, City Clerk RESOLUTION NO. 4900 NEW SERIES WAS READ BY NUMBER AND TITLE ONLY, IT BEING A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, MARICOPA COUNTY,ARIZONA, DECLARING THE OFFICIAL CANVASS OF VOTES CAST IN THE CITY OF GLENDALE GENERAL ELECTION HELD NOVEMBER 4, 2014; DECLARING THE ELECTION OF THREE COUNCILMEMBERS;AND ORDERING THAT A CERTIFIED COPY OF THIS RESOLUTION BE RECORDED. Ms. Hanna presented the canvass of votes from the November 4, 2014 general election. Ms. Hanna read Resolution 4800 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: 6- Mayor Weiers,Vice Mayor Knaack, Councilmember Chavira, Councilmember Hugh, Councilmember Martinez, and Councilmember Sherwood Absent: 1 - Councilmember Alvarez REQUEST FOR FUTURE WORKSHOP AND EXECUTIVE SESSION A motion was made by Vice Mayor Knaack,seconded by Councilmember Martinez,to hold the next regularly scheduled City Council workshop on Tuesday, December 2, 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 38-431.03. She also moved to vacate the next regularly scheduled City Council voting meeting on Tuesday, December 9,2014 in order to conduct the Council installation ceremony at 6 p.m.in Council Chambers. Vice Mayor Knaack further moved to hold the next regularly scheduled City Council workshop on Tuesday, December 16, 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 38-431.03. Vice Mayor Knaack also moved to vacate the next regularly scheduled City Council voting meeting on Tuesday,December 23,2014 at 6 p.m.and called for a special voting meeting on Thursday, December 18,2014 at 6 p.m.in the Council Chambers.The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 6- Mayor Weiers, Vice Mayor Knaack, Councilmember Chavira, Councilmember Hugh, Councilmember Martinez, and Councilmember Sherwood Absent: 1 - Councilmember Alvarez CITIZEN COMMENTS Darcy Marwick, a Phoenix resident, spoke about the sales tax increase and using it for sports facilities. She also spoke about the casino and the Super Bowl. She said it was the last meeting for Vice Mayor Knaack and Councilmember Martinez. She said Councilmember Alvarez should not have been voted out of office. She said Councilmember Alvarez cared about Glendale more than some of the people on the City of Glendale Page 17 Printed on 12/19/2014 City Council Meeting Minutes-Final November 24,2014 Council. Arthur Thruston, a Cactus resident, wished everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. He challenged the new voting system tonight as every vote was a yes vote. He congratulated Ms. Tolmachoff, Mr. Turner and Mr.Aldama as the new elected representatives. He asked those representatives to continue the efforts of Councilmember Alvarez to help save money and lower taxes. He also thanked Councilmember Alvarez for the job she did. He also said he would miss Vice Mayor Knaack and Councilmember Martinez. William Demski, a Sahuaro resident, spoke about an incident he had at the Thunderbird Graduate School. He was riding his bike near the school and got injured. He ended up having to go to small claims court to obtain reimbursement for his injuries and damage to his bike. He spoke about the police department and the private property issues he came up against during this incident. He suggested the police department gets lapel video cameras. Andrew Marwick, a Phoenix resident, spoke about Monday night football. He said Glendale was not mentioned when they were talking about the upcoming Super Bowl. He spoke about stadiums that were built in other cities and the agreements that were made. He spoke about the Coyotes and the money the city is spending. COUNCIL COMMENTS AND SUGGESTIONS Councilmember Sherwood said tonight the City Council is losing another 30 years of experience. He congratulated Councilmember Martinez, Vice Mayor Knaack and Councilmember Alvarez for their years of service. He said it was a pleasure to serve with them and wished them the best. He also congratulated the newly-elected Councilmembers and wished everyone a happy Thanksgiving. Councilmember Martinez said he retired in 1990 after 40 years working for the state and never dreamed he would end up as an elected official with the city. He thanked Robert Hoffman who was serving on the council when a Cholla Councilmember resigned mid-term. He said Councilmember Hoffman called him and asked if he had applied for the Cholla Councilmember position. Councilmember Martinez said he would think about it. He said he ended up writing a letter and was one of eight finalists. He thanked Mr. Hoffman and the Council that was in place at that time. He also thanked the citizens of the Cholla district who have elected him over the years. He also thanked neighborhood leaders and the homeowners'associations for the participation and support on issues. He thanked city staff for their efforts over the years and wanted to single out his staff assistant, Nan Robinson, who has always been his first line of defense. He thanked Ms. Fischer and said she has done a great job. He mentioned the names of several city employees who have done such a good job. He said Ms. Fischer has brought in several new staff members who have helped turn the city around. He also congratulated the new Councilmembers. He also thanked his wife and his children for their patience and understanding. He also thanked past and present Councilmembers for their service and said they all do what they think is best for the city. Councilmember Hugh said he served with Councilmember Alvarez and will miss having her on the Council. He said it has been a pleasure serving with her and Councilmember Martinez and Vice Mayor Knaack. Councilmember Chavira said he was thankful for the city and wanted to thank Councilmember Alvarez, Vice Mayor Knaack and Councilmember Martinez for their service. He said their families have sacrificed for their service. He also wanted to thank City of Glendale Page 18 Printed on 12/19/2014 City Council Meeting Minutes-Final November 24,2014 city management, staff and public safety for everything they do. He congratulated the newly-elected Councilmembers. Vice Mayor Knaack said she would not miss the council books. She congratulated the newly-elected Councilmembers and said she and Councilmember Martinez felt good about leaving. She said they are leaving at a good time, when the city is on the upswing. She thanked her family for their patience during her years of service. She thanked her staff at State Farm for putting up with all her absences. She thanked the city staff and said she has learned so much from each and every one she has come into contact with. She thanked her fellow Councilmembers and said she was going to watch the first council meeting. She also thanked the citizens of the Barrel district as well as the rest of the city. She said the citizens care so much about the city and have high expectations. She said it has been an honor and privilege to serve. She wished everyone a happy Thanksgiving. Mayor Weiers said he wished Councilmember Alvarez was at the meeting tonight. He said all the Councilmembers'personalities are so different, but they all find a way to connect. He said his words of wisdom to the Councilmembers elect were to fight for what they believe in and never allow it to become a personal issue. He said even though the Councilmembers who are leaving are so very different, they all fought for what they believed in. He thanked Councilmember Martinez for his years of service at the state and the city. He said Councilmember Alvarez is about the most passionate person about what she believes in and he will miss her passion. He said they will all continue to be involved. He said even Vice Mayor Knaack is able to laugh to ease the tension. He will miss the retiring Councilmembers and has high hopes for the Councilmembers elect. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 8:07 p.m. ,!r Pamela Hanna - City Clerk City of Glendale Page 19 Printed on 12/19/2014