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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - Minutes - City Council - Meeting Date: 2/24/2015 City of Glendale 5850 West Glendale Avenue Glendale, AZ 85301 r#1 GLEf p 'a'., f Meeting Minutes - Final Tuesday, February 24, 2015 6:00 PM Voting Meeting Council Chambers City Council Mayor Jerry Weiers Vice Mayor lan Hugh Councilmember Jamie Aldama Councilmember Samuel Chavira Councilmember Gary Sherwood Councilmember Lauren Tolmachoff Councilmember Bart Turner City Council Meeting Minutes-Final February 24,2015 CALL TO ORDER • Present: 6- Mayor Jerry Weiers,Vice Mayor Ian Hugh, Councilmember Jamie Aldama, Councilmember Gary Sherwood, Councilmember Lauren Tolmachoff, and Councilmember Bart Turner Absent: 1 - Councilmember Samuel Chavira PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE PRAYER/INVOCATION Mr. Floyd Brown from the Community Church of Joy offered the invocation. MOTION TO EXCUSE It was moved by Councilmember Aldama,and seconded by Councilmember Sherwood,to excuse Councilmember Chavira from tonight's meeting. The motion carried on the following vote: Aye: 6- Mayor Weiers,Vice Mayor Hugh, Councilmember Aldama, Councilmember Sherwood, Councilmember Tolmachoff, and Councilmember Turner Absent: 1 - Councilmember Chavira APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 10,2015 1. 15-150 APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 10, 2015 Staff Contact: Pamela Hanna, City Clerk A motion was made by Councilmember Tolmachoff,seconded by Vice Mayor Hugh,that this agenda item be approved.The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 6- Mayor Weiers,Vice Mayor Hugh, Councilmember Aldama, Councilmember Sherwood, Councilmember Tolmachoff, and Councilmember Turner Absent: 1 - Councilmember Chavira BOARDS,COMMISSIONS AND OTHER BODIES APPROVE RECOMMENDED APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS,COMMISSIONS AND OTHER BODIES PRESENTED BY: Vice Mayor Ian Hugh 2. 15-133 BOARDS, COMMISSIONS & OTHER BODIES Staff Contact: Brent Stoddard, Director, Intergovernmental Programs A motion was made by Vice Mayor Hugh,seconded by Councilmember Sherwood,that this agenda item be approved.The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 6- Mayor Weiers, Vice Mayor Hugh, Councilmember Aldama, Councilmember Sherwood, Councilmember Tolmachoff, and Councilmember Turner City of Glendale Page 1 Printed on 3/25/2015 City Council Meeting Minutes-Final February 24,2015 Absent: 1 - Councilmember Chavira CONSENT AGENDA 3. 15-104 APPROVE SPECIAL EVENT LIQUOR LICENSE, DEEP WITHIN REHAB CENTER Staff Contact: Susan Matousek, Revenue Administrator This agenda item was approved. 4. 15-106 APPROVE LIQUOR LICENSE NO. 5-15757, THE LEGEND AT ARROWHEAD Staff Contact: Susan Matousek, Revenue Administrator This agenda item was approved. 5. 15-107 APPROVE LIQUOR LICENSE NO. 5-15759, ARROWHEAD COUNTRY CLUB-SERIES 12 Staff Contact: Susan Matousek, Revenue Administrator This agenda item was approved. 6. 15-108 APPROVE LIQUOR LICENSE NO. 5-15759, ARROWHEAD COUNTRY CLUB-SERIES 14 Staff Contact: Susan Matousek, Revenue Administrator This agenda item was approved. 7. 15-073 AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A LINKING AGREEMENT WITH PEORIA PEST CONTROL, INC. FOR SEWER MANHOLE INSECTICIDE TREATMENT UTILIZING A CITY OF CHANDLER COOPERATIVE PURCHASING CONTRACT Staff Contact: Craig Johnson, P.E., Director, Water Services This agenda item was approved. 8. 15-131 AWARD OF IFB 15-32, AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT, AND APPROVE EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS FOR LEGAL ADVERTISING, WITH PUEBLO PUBLISHERS, INC., THE GLENDALE STAR Staff Contact: Pamela Hanna, City Clerk This agenda item was approved. 9. 15-135 AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO THE FOURTH AMENDMENT TO AN EXISTING STANDARD COMMERCIAL LEASE AGREEMENT FOR PROPERTY UTILIZED BY THE GLENDALE POLICE DEPARTMENT Staff Contact: Debora Black, Police Chief This agenda item was approved. City of Glendale Page 2 Printed on 3/25/2015 City Council Meeting Minutes-Final February 24,2015 10. 15-136 AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A LINKING AGREEMENT WITH INFORMER SYSTEM, LLC AND APPROVE THE PURCHASE OF SCHEDULING SOFTWARE FOR THE GLENDALE POLICE DEPARTMENT UTILIZING A CITY OF SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA PURCHASING COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT Staff Contact: Debora Black, Police Chief This agenda item was approved. 11. 15-142 AUTHORIZATION TO INCREASE SPENDING AUTHORITY AND APPROVE AMENDMENT NO. 4 TO THE CONTRACT FOR PURCHASE OF PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT WITH MUNICIPAL EMERGENCY SERVICES, INC. Staff Contact: Mark Burdick, Fire Chief Andrew Marwick, a Phoenix resident, spoke about item 11, and a contract at a previous meeting to purchase a fire truck. He said the city should have a more open discussion about the age of the fire department equipment. He asked what the city's priorities were on public safety equipment. He said an assessment should be done on this equipment for the safety of the entire community. This agenda item was approved. 12. 15-116 AUTHORIZATION FOR COOPERATIVE PURCHASE OF A CATERPILLAR TRASH COMPACTOR FROM EMPIRE SOUTHWEST, LLC, FOR THE GLENDALE MUNICIPAL LANDFILL Staff Contact: Jack Friedline, Director, Public Works This agenda item was approved. 13. 15-117 AUTHORIZATION FOR THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH PET AND ANIMAL LOVERS SERVICE, INC., FOR THE COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL OF DEAD ANIMALS Staff Contact: Jack Friedline, Director, Public Works This agenda item was approved. 14. 15-119 AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A LINKING AGREEMENT WITH VALLEY WIDE ELECTRIC CO. LLC, FOR ELECTRICAL REPAIRS AT CITY FACILITIES Staff Contact: Jack Friedline, Director, Public Works This agenda item was approved. 15. 15-120 AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH RUMMEL CONSTRUCTION, INC., FOR LANDFILL GAS AND GROUND WATER SYSTEMS MAINTENANCE, INSTALLATION, PARTS AND SERVICE Staff Contact: Jack Friedline, Director, Public Works James Deibler, a Phoenix resident, spoke on item 15. He supported animals and would like to see them treated well after their death. He said that he has friends in the city of City of Glendale Page 3 Printed on 3/25/2015 City Council Meeting Minutes-Final February 24,2015 Phoenix that love and support animals as well. He also spoke on item 17 and said he supported this item because the airport needs the money from other businesses to stay afloat. This agenda item was approved. 16. 15-125 . AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT WITH KIMBRELL ELECTRIC, INC. FOR A NEW TRAFFIC SIGNAL AND A HIGH-INTENSITY ACTIVATED CROSSWALK (HAWK) Staff Contact: Jack Friedline, Director, Public Works This agenda item was approved. CONSENT RESOLUTIONS City Clerk Hanna read the resolutions by number and title for Consent Agenda Item No. 17 through 21. 17. 15-127 AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT WITH THE ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR A SIGN INVENTORY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM AND SIGN UPGRADES Staff Contact: Jack Friedline, Director, Public Works RESOLUTION NO. 4921 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, (IGA/JPA 14-14-0004645-I)RELATING TO THE"SIGN INVENTORY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM AND SIGN UPGRADE"FOR THE SECOND PHASE OF ADOT PROJECT NUMBER SH60803D. This agenda item was approved. 18. 15-129 AUTHORIZATION OFA WIRED TELECOMMUNICATIONS LICENSE AND RIGHT-OF-WAY USE AGREEMENT WITH ELECTRIC LIGHTWAVE, LLC Staff Contact: Jack Friedline, Director, Public Works RESOLUTION NO.4922 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 WIRED TELECOMMUNICATIONS LICENSE AND RIGHT-OF-WAY USE AGREEMENT WITH ELECTRIC LIGHTWAVE LLC TO OPERATE A TELECOMMUNICATIONS VOICE AND DATA NETWORK WITHIN THE RIGHT-OF-WAY BOUNDARIES IN GLENDALE, ARIZONA. This agenda item was approved. 19. 15-134 AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF PHOENIX POLICE DEPARTMENT FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT DATA SHARING THROUGH THE GEOSUITE SOFTWARE PLATFORM City of Glendale Page 4 Printed on 3/25/2015 City Council Meeting Minutes-Final February 24,2015 Staff Contact: Debora Black, Police Chief RESOLUTION NO. 4923 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 TO SHARE LAW ENFORCEMENT INFORMATION FOR THE PURPOSE OF ENHANCING PUBLIC SAFETY, HEALTH, AND WELFARE. • This agenda item was approved. 20. 15-096 AMENDMENTS TO CITY COUNCIL GUIDELINES - SELECTION OF VICE MAYOR Staff Contact: Brent Stoddard, Director, Intergovernmental Programs Staff Presenter: Jenna Goad, Intergovernmental Programs Administrator RESOLUTION NO. 4924 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 SECTION 8 OF THE"GLENDALE, AZ CITY COUNCIL GUIDELINES." This agenda item was approved. 21. 15-140 STANDARDS FOR CONDUCTING CITY BUSINESS FOR ELECTED OFFICIALS AND BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS Staff Contact: Brent Stoddard, Director, Intergovernmental Programs Staff Presenter: Jenna Goad, Intergovernmental Programs Administrator RESOLUTION NO. 4925 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"STANDARDS FOR CONDUCTING CITY BUSINESS FOR ELECTED OFFICIALS AND BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS." This agenda item was approved. Approval of the Consent Agenda A motion was made to approve the recommended actions on Consent Agenda Item Numbers 3 through 16 and Consent Resolution Item Numbers 17 through 21. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 6- Mayor Weiers, Vice Mayor Hugh, Councilmember Aldama, Councilmember Sherwood, Councilmember Tolmachoff, and Councilmember Turner Absent: 1 - Councilmember Chavira ORDINANCES 22. 15-153 ADOPT AN ORDINANCE UPDATING THE CITY'S SIGNATURE AUTHORITY FOR BANKING TRANSACTIONS Staff Contact: Tom Duensing, Director, Finance and Technology ORDINANCE NO. 2932 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 DESIGNATED OFFICERS TO DEPOSIT CITY FUNDS IN DESIGNATED BANK;DIRECTING SAID BANK TO City of Glendale Page 5 Printed on 3/25/2015 City Council Meeting Minutes-Final February 24,2015 RECOGNIZE THE SIGNATURES OF SAID OFFICERS ON ELECTRONIC FUND TRANSFERS CHECKS FOR DEPOSIT AND/OR WITHDRAWAL;AND DECLARING A EMERGENCY. Mr. Duensing said this item was to update the city's signature authority for banking transactions to include Acting City Manager, Richard Bowers, and public works director, Jack Friedline. A motion was made by Councilmember Tolmachoff,seconded by Councilmember Sherwood,that this agenda item be approved.The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 6- Mayor Weiers, Vice Mayor Hugh, Councilmember Aldama, Councilmember Sherwood, Councilmember Tolmachoff, and Councilmember Turner Absent: 1 - Councilmember Chavira NEW BUSINESS 23. 15-137 REAPPOINTMENT OF PRESIDING CITY JUDGE ELIZABETH FINN Staff Contact: Jim Brown, Director, Human Resources and Risk Management Mr Brown said this is a request to reappoint Judge Elizabeth Finn to a two year term. Her current term expires on March 25, 2015. He said she is eligible for reappointment and the Judicial Selection Advisory Board unanimously recommends Judge Finn's reappointment based on the results of her reappointment interview, letters of recommendations and confidential survey results. William Demski, a Sahuaro resident, spoke about Judge Finn's salary. He also spoke about judge's salaries in the city of Phoenix as well as salaries of senators. He said he worked for the city of Glendale out in the hot weather for many years and never earned more than$40,000 a year. He also spoke about property taxes. He also spoke about the salaries of several police officers and firefighters. He spoke about bad contracts and said the salaries are dragging the city down. He also spoke about the high sales tax in the city. Arthur Thruston, a Cactus resident, spoke about appearing before the boards and commissions and the reappointment of Judge Finn. He said he was impressed by the competent professionals on the Judicial Board. He said Judge Finn is extremely qualified and he was impressed with her record. He said she personifies dignity in her representation of the city. He supported her reappointment. A motion was made by Councilmember Sherwood,seconded by Vice Mayor Hugh,that this agenda item be approved.The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 6- Mayor Weiers,Vice Mayor Hugh, Councilmember Aldama, Councilmember Sherwood, Councilmember Tolmachoff, and Councilmember Turner Absent: 1 - Councilmember Chavira 24. 15-138 REAPPOINTMENT OF CITY JUDGE MANUEL DELGADO Staff Contact: Jim Brown, Director, Human Resources and Risk Management City of Glendale Page 6 Printed on 3/25/2015 City Council Meeting Minutes-Final February 24,2015 Mr. Brown discussed reappointment of City Judge Manuel Delgado and said his term expires on March 24,2015. He has served since 2013 and is eligible for reappointment for a two year term. The judicial selection advisory board recommends his appointment based on the results of his reappointment interview, letters of recommendation, and confidential survey results. A motion was made by Councilmember Aldama,seconded by Councilmember Turner,that this agenda item be approved.The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 6- Mayor Weiers,Vice Mayor Hugh, Councilmember Aldama, Councilmember Sherwood, Councilmember Tolmachoff, and Councilmember Turner Absent: 1 - Councilmember Chavira 25. 15-155 ACTING CITY MANAGER CONTRACT Staff Contact: Jim Brown, Director, Human Resources and Risk Management Mr. Brown said this item was to approve the contract for Acting City Manager Richard Bowers. He said the at will contractual relationship will go into effect retroactively on February 18, 2015 and will end May 15, 2015, with option to continue on a month to month basis. He explained Mr. Bowers was previously appointed as Acting City Manager in 2013. He said the contract provides the same level of compensation and terms and conditions as that previous contract. Arthur Thruston, a Cactus resident, said it is sad to be speaking again about the reappointment of Mr.Bowers as Acting City Manager. He said it is time to get a more permanent city manager. He said Council should consider appointment of Mr. Bowers as the permanent city manager. He said the city would be far ahead if they hired Mr. Bowers permanently. Councilmember Sherwood said he did not support this action and wanted to explain his vote. He said Mr. Bowers is a fine man. He said there has been talk about being fiscally responsible and said this issue could have been handled in house for much less money. He said that is the only reason he does not support this item. Councilmember Sherwood said Mr. Bowers does know that he will support him while he is in office. A motion was made by Councilmember Turner,seconded by Vice Mayor Hugh, that this agenda item be approved.The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 5- Mayor Weiers, Vice Mayor Hugh, Councilmember Aldama, Councilmember Tolmachoff, and Councilmember Turner Nay: 1 - Councilmember Sherwood Absent: 1 - Councilmember Chavira REQUEST FOR FUTURE WORKSHOP AND EXECUTIVE SESSION A motion was made by Vice Mayor Hugh,seconded by Councilmember Sherwood,that Council hold the next regularly scheduled City Council workshop on Tuesday,March 3,2015,in room B-3 of the City Council Chambers,to be followed by an Executive Session pursuant to A.R.S.38-431.03. It was further moved to vacate the City Council voting meeting scheduled for Tuesday,March 10,2015 at 6:00 p.m.due to the National League of Congressional Cities Conference. It was further moved to hold a regularly scheduled City Council City of Glendale Page 7 Printed on 3/25/2015 City Council Meeting Minutes-Final February 24,2015 workshop on Tuesday,March 17,2015 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. It was finally moved to hold a Special Budget workshop on Tuesday,March 24, 2015 at 1:30 p.m.in Room B-3 of the City Council Chambers. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 6- Mayor Weiers, Vice Mayor Hugh, Councilmember Aldama, Councilmember Sherwood, Councilmember Tolmachoff, and Councilmember Turner Absent: 1 - Councilmember Chavira CITIZEN COMMENTS Andrew Marwick, a Phoenix resident, spoke about the Coyotes game last Saturday where he met George Fallar, who refused to debate issues with him. He said Coyotes fans are miserable supporters of the Coyotes. The arena is often half empty. He said hockey arenas back east are almost always filled to capacity. He said the city needs to be looking at how much revenue the city is losing. He said most of the Coyotes games are on Saturdays. He said Westgate is always busy on the weekends. He also spoke about the club naming rights. He asked what this is doing for the city. Kim Baker, an Avondale resident, said he wanted to provide a copy of his complaint filed with the Glendale Police Department. He said he is dissatisfied and wanted to ask for resignations, beginning with the Police Chief. He said it is unfair that people are putting forth information that is not true. He provided a copy of his complaint to the.City Clerk to send to the City Council. Michele Tennyson, a Cholla resident, addressed the library issue. She was surprised to hear about the offer to buy the library and said the public was given very short notice about this. She said the recreation center and the library are not compatible and should not be in the same facility. She asked that the Council listen to the public and not sell the library. She also said she does not understand why the billboard issue is coming back. She said the public is not in favor of this issue. She said the city manager search will be an opportunity for the Council to do an appropriate search for a city manager, devoid of any personal agendas. She hoped the Council looked at this as an opportunity. She volunteered to be on a citizen panel to assist with the search for a new city manager. William Demski, a Sahuaro resident, spoke about the incidents he had at the T Thunderbird Graduate School while he was riding his bike. He had to take the graduate school to small claims court to pay for his damages. In his second incident, he sustained additional damage, but no police report was taken. He said cronyism is the reason why no reports were taken. He filed a professional standards complaint, but the officer was exonerated. He spoke about the lies told by the police. James Deibler, a Phoenix resident, spoke about vandalism damage to Sahuaro Ranch Park. He said the police department needs to patrol the park so the vandalism will not happen again. He said the smoke shop lease should not be renewed as they sell paraphernalia and it is too close to Glendale Community College. He said the city should keep the DARE program alive because kids needs to learn about the dangers of drugs. Arthur Thruston, a Cactus resident, spoke about the adverse comments made by a previous speaker about the police chief and the police officers. He said the city has one of the best police forces in the world. He said Chief Black is doing a good job and he is proud of her. He spoke about the city contract for a new audit of the Coyote money. City of Glendale Page 8 Printed on 3/25/2015 City Council Meeting Minutes-Final February 24,2015 He said the people involved in the audit were part of a team that was trying to buy the Coyotes. He said they went under the$50,000 cap so it would not have to come before Council. He said the auditors should not have any sort of relationship with the city and should be completely removed from any city business. Leonard Escudero, an Ocotillo resident, spoke about the Sonorita Park rededication. He said this is an opportunity to make the suggestion to rename Market Street to Sonorita Street. He said Market Street only exists in Glendale so it wouldn't be difficult to change. He also commented about the re-opening of Sonorita Park. Cherlynn Berry, an Ocotillo resident, said as a business owner, she is watching the demise of the downtown business area. She said business owners in the area have ideas that are being pushed back by city departments with permit requirements. She said fundraiser ideas have been cost prohibitive, even though those events would be fun for residents. She said activities in the park cost too much to be worth it. She said the taxpayers support the Convention and Visitors Center, but they do the same work as the Chamber of Commerce. The city needs to look into this conflict. She said they need to make downtown Glendale something people want to come on a regular basis, not just for special events. They have the ability to make the west valley as attractive as downtown Scottsdale. Kyle Straight, a Barrel district resident, spoke about the lack of a streetlight halfway between Olive and Northern Avenues. His said a lot of people have to jaywalk to get across the street. He had to cross there to get the bus. He suggested the city look at installing a HAWK signal in this location. He said this is a dangerous situation and something needs to be done about it before someone is killed. He also suggested overhead signs announcing the crosswalk. COUNCIL COMMENTS AND SUGGESTIONS Councilmember Aldama reminded residents he has established mobile office hours, beginning the first Monday of each month from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. The first location is Cuff's Restaurant. He also invited everyone to attend the re-grand opening of Sonorita Park from 11 am to 1 pm, food and fun will be provided. He also thanked Mr. Bowers for his service to the city. He also thanked public works for meeting with him as well to discuss street repairs. Councilmember Sherwood reminded everyone of his district meeting on February 25, 2015 at Sunshine residential home at 6:30 pm. He said Parks&Recreation, Economic Development and the City Manager's office will be represented there. Mayor Weiers said every speaker tonight had something important to say. He was encouraged by the citizen participation. He said their voices will be heard. He said Thursday is the state of the city address and the public is welcome, but there is a fee. He congratulated Judge Finn and Mr. Bowers. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 7:15 p.m. dir `amela anna- City Clerk City of Glendale Page 9 Printed on 3/25/2015