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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - Minutes - City Council - Meeting Date: 1/13/2015 City of Glendale 5850 West Glendale Avenue Glendale, AZ 85301 it1 GET 0 �. Meeting Minutes - Final Tuesday, January 13, 2015 6:00 PM Voting Meeting Council Chambers City Council Mayor Jerry Weiers Vice Mayor Ian Hugh Councilmember Jamie Aldama Councilmember Samuel Chavira Councilmember Gary Sherwood Councilmember Lauren Tolmachoff Councilmember Bart Turner City Council Meeting Minutes-Final January 13,2015 CALL TO ORDER Present: 7- Mayor Jerry Weiers, Councilmember Jamie Aldama, Councilmember Samuel Chavira, Vice Mayor Ian Hugh, Councilmember Gary Sherwood, Councilmember Lauren Tolmachoff, and Councilmember Bart Turner 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 Retired Chaplain Robert Bohach offered the invocation. PRAYER/INVOCATION APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF DECEMBER 9,2014 AND DECEMBER 18,2014 1. 15-052 APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF DECEMBER 9, 2014 AND DECEMBER 18, 2014 Staff Contact: Pamela Hanna, City Clerk Councilmember Turner complimented the Clerk's Office staff on the December 9th, 2014 minutes of the swearing in ceremony. A motion was made by Councilmember Turner,seconded by Councilmember Chavira,that this agenda item be approved.The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 7- Mayor Weiers, Councilmember Aldama, Councilmember Chavira, Vice Mayor Hugh, Councilmember Sherwood, Councilmember Tolmachoff, and Councilmember Turner PROCLAMATIONS AND AWARDS 2. 15-024 PROCLAIM JANUARY 19, 2015 AS DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. DAY Staff Contact: Office of the Mayor Presented By: Office of the Mayor Accepted By: Donna M. McGuire and Dr. Angela McGuire on behalf of Dr. Jesse R. McGuire, Sr. Mayor Weiers presented a proclamation to Donna McGuire and Dr.Angela McGuire who accepted it on behalf of Dr. Jesse R. McGuire, Sr. CONSENT AGENDA Ms. Brenda Fischer, City Manager, read agenda item numbers 3 through 13. Ms. Pamela Hanna, City Clerk, read consent agenda resolution item numbers 14 through 16 by number and title. City of Glendale Page 1 Printed on 1/29/2015 City Council Meeting Minutes-Final January 13,2015 3. 15-014 APPROVE SPECIAL EVENT LIQUOR LICENSES, LUMP BUSTERS Staff Contact: Susan Matousek, Revenue Administrator This agenda item was approved. 4. 15-015 APPROVE SPECIAL EVENT LIQUOR LICENSE, VALLEY YOUTH THEATRE Staff Contact: Susan Matousek, Revenue Administrator This agenda item was approved. 5. 15-016 APPROVE SPECIAL EVENT LIQUOR LICENSE, ST. HELEN CATHOLIC CHURCH Staff Contact: Susan Matousek, Revenue Administrator This agenda item was approved. 6. 15-026 POSITION RECLASSIFICATIONS Staff Contact: Jim Brown, Director, Human Resources and Risk Management This agenda item was approved. 7. 15-003 AUTHORIZATION TO EXTEND AGREEMENT TERMS AND APPROVE EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS FOR PURCHASE OF COMMERCIAL WATER METERS AND REPLACEMENT PARTS FROM SENSUS USA INC. Staff Contact: Craig Johnson, P.E., Director, Water Services This agenda item was approved. 8. 15-006 AWARD OF RFP 15-25, AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT, AND APPROVE EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS TO PURCHASE HYDROGEN PEROXIDE FROM U.S. PEROXIDE, LLC Staff Contact: Craig Johnson, P.E., Director, Water Services This agenda item was approved. 9. 15-011 AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONSTRUCTION MANAGER AT RISK WITH ACHEN-GARDNER CONSTRUCTION, LLC, FOR THE CONSTRUCTION PHASE OF THE ZONE 3 WATER LINE IMPROVEMENTS NEAR DEER VALLEY ROAD AND 67th AVENUE Staff Contact: Craig Johnson, P.E., Director, Water Services This agenda item was approved. 10. 15-012 AWARD OF BID IFB 15-21, AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT AND APPROVE EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS TO PURCHASE BRASS WATER WORKS PARTS AND SUPPLIES FROM DANA KEPNER COMPANY Staff Contact: Craig Johnson, P.E., Director, Water Services City of Glendale Page 2 Printed on 1/29/2015 City Council Meeting Minutes-Final January 13,2015 This agenda item was approved. 11. 15-013 AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH BLACK AND VEATCH CORPORATION FOR PROCESS AND EQUIPMENT EVALUATION AT THE CHOLLA WATER TREATMENT PLANT Staff Contact: Craig Johnson, P.E., Director, Water Services This agenda item was approved. 12. 15-019 AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO AN AMENDMENT TO A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH WOOD, PATEL AND ASSOCIATES , INC. FOR DOWNTOWN ALLEY IMPROVEMENTS FROM 57TH AVENUE TO 57TH DRIVE Staff Contact: Jack Friedline, Director, Public Works This agenda item was approved. 13. 15-021 AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A LINKING AGREEMENT WITH CREATIVE COMMUNICATIONS SALES & RENTALS, INC. AND APPROVE THE VEHICLE UP-FITTING PURCHASE FOR 32 GLENDALE POLICE DEPARTMENT CHEVROLET TAHOE POLICE VEHICLES UTILIZING A CITY OF PHOENIX, ARIZONA COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT Staff Contact: Debora Black, Police Chief This agenda item was approved. CONSENT RESOLUTIONS 14. 15-018 AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH LUKE AIR FORCE BASE FOR USE OF THE GLENDALE POLICE DEPARTMENT FAMILY ADVOCACY CENTER Staff Contact: Debora Black, Police Chief RESOLUTION NO. 4912 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 56TH FIGHTER WING(AETC)LUKE AFB ARIZONA AND GLENDALE FAMILY ADVOCACY CENTER FOR THE SUPPORT FOR VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC ABUSE. This agenda item was approved. 15. 15-023 RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF A GRANT APPLICATION TO ARIZONA GAME AND FISH DEPARTMENT FOR ARCHERY SHOOTING RANGE DEVELOPMENT Staff Contact: Erik Strunk, Director, Community Services RESOLUTION NO. 4913 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 1/29/2015 City Council Meeting Minutes-Final January 13,2015 MARICOPA COUNTY,ARIZONA, AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF A GRANT APPLICATION FOR THE APPROXIMATE AMOUNT OF$33,024, FROM ARIZONA GAME AND FISH DEPARTMENT FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF A PUBLIC ARCHERY RANGE AT GLENDALE HEROES REGIONAL PARK. This agenda item was approved. 16. 15-027 RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT WITH THE MARICOPA COUNTY HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT Staff Contact: Erik Strunk, Director, Community Services RESOLUTION NO. 4914 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 AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT FOR SERVICES WITH MARICOPA COUNTY,ADMINISTERED BY ITS HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT, FOR THE HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIPS(HOME)PROGRAM. This agenda item was approved. A motion was made by Councilmember Hugh,seconded by Councilmember Chavira,to approve the items on the Consent Agenda.The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 7- Mayor Weiers, Councilmember Aldama, Councilmember Chavira,Vice Mayor Hugh, Councilmember Sherwood, Councilmember Tolmachoff, and Councilmember Turner PUBLIC HEARING-LAND DEVELOPMENT ACTIONS 17. 15-028 REZONING APPLICATION ZON13-10 (ORDINANCE) SABRE BUSINESS PARK(PUBLIC HEARING REQUIRED) Staff Contact: Jon M. Froke, AICP, Planning Director ORDINANCE NO. 2927 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 AT 16602 WEST BETHANY HOME ROAD FROM A-1 (AGRICULTURAL) TO M-1 (LIGHT INDUSTRIAL);AMENDING THE ZONING MAP;AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mr. Froke said this item was to rezone land at Sabre Business Park from agricultural to light industrial. He presented a slide to show the property in question. The property is located east of Loop 303 at Bethany Home Road. This rezoning will implement the General Plan. Luke Air Force Base supported this land being annexed into the city limits. Staff recommends approval of this rezoning, subject to the two stipulations of the Planning Commission. Mayor Weiers opened the public hearing. James Deibler, a Phoenix resident, said it was a good idea to add an industrial park because it would add jobs in the area and new development. Mayor Weiers closed the public hearing. City of Glendale Page 4 Printed on 1/29/2015 City Council Meeting Minutes-Final January 13,2015 Councilmember Aldama stated he served as the vice chairman on the Planning Commission when this item came to it for consideration. He met with the City Attorney prior to today's meeting to make sure there was no conflict of interest. He said he does plan on casting a vote tonight on this issue. A motion was made by Councilmember Aldama,seconded by Councilmember • Sherwood,that this agenda item be approved.The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 7- Mayor Weiers, Councilmember Aldama, Councilmember Chavira,Vice Mayor Hugh, Councilmember Sherwood, Councilmember Tolmachoff, and Councilmember Turner NEW BUSINESS 18. 15-007 COUNCIL SELECTION OF VICE MAYOR Staff Contact: Brent Stoddard, Director, Intergovernmental Programs A motion was made by Councilmember Turner,seconded by Councilmember Tolmachoff,to appoint Councilmember Ian Hugh as Vice Mayor. A second motion was made by Councilmember Chavira,seconded by Councilmember Aldama,to appoint Councilmember Gary Sherwood as Vice Mayor. The first motion carried by the following vote so no vote was taken on the second motion: Aye: 4- Mayor Weiers,Vice Mayor Hugh, Councilmember Tolmachoff, and Councilmember Turner Nay: 3- Councilmember Aldama, Councilmember Chavira, and Councilmember Sherwood REQUEST FOR FUTURE WORKSHOP AND EXECUTIVE SESSION A motion was made by Councilmember Hugh,seconded by Councilmember Sherwood,to hold the next regularly scheduled City Council Workshop on Tuesday,January 20,2015 at 1:30 p.m.in room B-3 of the City Council Chambers, to be followed by an Executive Session pursuant to A.R.S.38-431.03.The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 7- Mayor Weiers, Councilmember Aldama, Councilmember Chavira,Vice Mayor Hugh, Councilmember Sherwood, Councilmember Tolmachoff, and Councilmember Turner CITIZEN COMMENTS James Deibler, a Phoenix resident, spoke about a possible bus driver strike. He wanted to see the Phoenix and Glendale Mayors get involved and he hoped it would be solved soon, so everyone could continue to enjoy public transportation. Cherylynn Berry, a Sahuaro resident and an Ocotillo business owner, spoke regarding bettering the downtown and Catlin Court area. She stated when she opened her non-profit business, they got special permits to have fundraisers in the parking lot and have done this for three years. Although she got permits in previous years, she was shut down this year even though she had permits. She said there was a lack of communication between.the city departments and the merchants in the downtown, Catlin Court, area. She is trying to make downtown a better place and to prosper. She said the City of Glendale Page 5 Printed on 1/29/2015 City Council Meeting Minutes-Final January 13,2015 lines of communication should be opened up between the three departments in the review process and the merchants in the historic area. She said things seemed to change without notification. She would like to start a dialogue to correct these problems. John Roach, a Cholla resident, is a restaurant owner in north Glendale. He has applied for permits for about 44 events permits during the holiday season over the past 8 years. He stated that he has received 4 or 5 permits. He has asked staff look into the process for selecting food special event vendors. He would like to do more business in the city where he lives. He would like some information back after this item is researched. Bill Demski, a Sahuaro resident, spoke about the Glendale police department. He spoke about an incident at the Thunderbird Graduate School where he fractured his elbow. He spoke about filing in small claims court for damages. He also described a second similar incident recently at the graduate school. He said in this recent incident, golf carts were,illegally parked on the sidewalk. He spoke about favoritism because the head of security at the graduate school is a former Glendale police officer. COUNCIL COMMENTS AND SUGGESTIONS Councilmember Aldama sent his condolences to the Steele family and Glendale Police Department. He announced on January 28, 2015 he will be hosting his first district meeting to be held at the Woman's Club. The subject will be urban irrigation. He invited his constituents in the Ocotillo District to attend. Councilmember Chavira expressed his condolences to the Steele family and the extended police family. He stated that he was excited to serve with the new team of Councilmembers. Vice Mayor Hugh said he attended the Glendale Glitter and Glow and it was a positive, great experience. He had a lot of great feedback. Councilmember Sherwood said hats off to the Marketing Department for the holiday events. He said the weather was good and sales were up. Mayor Weiers said the art event at Sahuaro Ranch Park was outstanding and much better than last year. He thanked Councilmember Turner for doing an awesome job on it. Councilmember Chavira wished his daughter a Happy Birthday. Mayor Weiers said he was excited for the new year and hoped to get a lot of work done this year. Councilmember Turner said the 52nd Annual Juried Arts Show is on display at the Fruit Packing Shed at Sahuaro Ranch Park and runs from January 14th through January 25th. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 6:42 p.m. `amela Han' - City Clerk City of Glendale Page 6 Printed on 1/29/2015