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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - Minutes - City Council - Meeting Date: 5/12/2015 City of Glendale 5850 West Glendale Avenue Glendale, AZ 85301 rl 71 1 d Li ' . Meeting Minutes - Final Tuesday, May 12, 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 May 12, 2015 CALL TO ORDER Present: 7- Mayor Jerry Weiers,Vice Mayor Ian Hugh, Councilmember Jamie Aldama, Councilmember Samuel Chavira, Councilmember Gary Sherwood, Councilmember Lauren Tolmachoff, and Councilmember Bart Turner [Mayor Weiers participated telephonically.] Also present were Richard Bowers, Acting City Manager;Jennifer Campbell, Assistant City Manager,' Tom Duensing, Interim Assistant City Manager;Russ Romney,Assistant City Attorney;Pamela Hanna, City Clerk;and Darcie McCracken, Deputy City Clerk. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE PRAYER/INVOCATION Reverend Karen Muenich from Heritage Presbyterian Church offered the invocation. CITIZEN COMMENTS Susan Faier, an Ocotillo business owner, said she owns a business in the Ocotillo district. She wanted to thank the Council and staff to put the downtown area in the best light and who make the festivals run smoothly and safety. She thanked everyone for the advertising and promotion they do to assist businesses. She hoped more is to come with improving budgets. She asked Council to consider a process to approve permits, including an appeals process. She suggested a group be formed to assist businesses through the process and to be flexible enough to assist every business with their individual needs. She thanked everyone for their efforts to bring businesses and the city closer. Coit Burner, an Ocotillo business owner, wanted to thank Councilmember Aldama for meeting with the merchants in Catlin Court. He said his business was here before there was a visitor's center and he knows how important those city departments are for his business. He said staff is always open to suggestions on how to improve relations and staff does a great job. He said the special events are invaluable to the downtown business owners. He said with Council's help, he would like to continue fostering those positive relationships. He thanked Councilmember Aldama again for his involvement. Leonard Escudero, an Ocotillo resident, spoke about the Council vote against development of high density housing near the airport. He said this was important because that development would prevent the airport from growing. He said the agency representing the developer has stopped action and is no longer interested in developing that parcel of land. He said the airport has the potential to be a positive draw for tourism in the city. He said new training operations at the airport are bringing an international flavor to the city. He spoke about the corporate jets that were at the airport during the Super Bowl and thanked the Council again for encouraging local growth. James Deibler, a student in the Barrel district, spoke about changing the city logo from the current logo to the city seal. He said it represents the state of Arizona and represents the residents better. He said the current logo is just artwork. He also spoke about the treatment plant moving to Tolleson to help save the city money. He also said he supported the casino because it will bring new jobs and prosperity to Glendale and City of Glendale Page 1 Printed on 5/27/2015 City Council Meeting Minutes-Final May 12,2015 Peoria. He also advised he will be graduating from Glendale Community College. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF APRIL 28,2015 VOTING MEETING 1. 15-324 APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF APRIL 28, 2015 Staff Contact: Pamela Hanna, City Clerk A motion was made by Councilmember Tolmachoff,seconded by Councilmember Chavira,that this agenda item be approved.The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 7- Mayor Weiers,Vice Mayor Hugh, Councilmember Aldama, Councilmember Chavira, Councilmember Sherwood, Councilmember Tolmachoff, and Councilmember Turner PROCLAMATIONS AND AWARDS 2. 15-279 PROCLAIM MAY 17 THROUGH MAY 23, 2015 AS NATIONAL PUBLIC WORKS WEEK IN THE CITY OF GLENDALE Staff Contact: Jack Friedline, Director, Public Works Presented By: Office of the Mayor Accepted By: Jack Friedline, Director, Public Works CONSENT AGENDA 3. 15-273 APPROVE SPECIAL EVENT LIQUOR LICENSE, ASSYRIAN CHURCH OF THE EAST Staff Contact: Susan Matousek, Revenue Administrator This agenda item was approved. 4. 15-270 APPROVE LIQUOR LICENSE NO. 5-16343, TACO MICH & BAR Staff Contact: Susan Matousek, Revenue Administrator This agenda item was approved. 5. 15-271 APPROVE LIQUOR LICENSE NO. 5-10148, WHISKEY ROSE SALOON Staff Contact: Susan Matousek, Revenue Administrator This agenda item was approved. 7. 15-285 AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH GAVAN & BARKER, INC. FOR 2014-2015 DRAINAGE STUDIES Staff Contact: Jack Friedline, Director, Public Works This agenda item was approved. 8. 15-286 AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO A CONTRACT WITH VOUCHER RIDE, LLC FOR THE TAXI VOUCHER PROGRAM Staff Contact: Jack Friedline, Director, Public Works City of Glendale Page 2 Printed on 5/27/2015 City Council Meeting Minutes-Final May 12,2015 This agenda item was approved. 9. 15-287 AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH DIBBLE &ASSOCIATES CONSULTING ENGINEERS, INC., DOING BUSINESS AS DIBBLE ENGINEERING, FOR A FLASHING YELLOW ARROW STUDY Staff Contact: Jack Friedline, Director, Public Works This agenda item was approved. 10. 15-293 POSITION RECLASSIFICATIONS Staff Contact: Jim Brown, Director, Human Resources and Risk Management This agenda item was approved. 11. 15-305 AUTHORIZATION TO PROVIDE AUTHORITY TO THE CITY ATTORNEY TO EXTEND THE ACTING CITY MANAGER CONTRACT ON A MONTH BY MONTH BASIS AS NEEDED AND AUTHORIZING THE EXTENSION OF THE ACTING CITY MANAGER CONTRACT Staff Contact: Jim Brown, Director, Human Resources and Risk Management This agenda item was approved. 12. 15-308 AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT FOR SERVICE WITH COURIER GRAPHICS CORPORATION FOR THE PRINTING OF THE "GLENDALE @ PLAY" MAGAZINE Staff Contact: Erik Strunk, Director, Community Services This agenda item was approved. 13. 15-309 AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A LINKING AGREEMENT WITH LARRY MILLER TOYOTA AND APPROVE THE PURCHASE OF SIX VEHICLES FOR THE GLENDALE POLICE DEPARTMENT UTILIZING AN ARIZONA STATE PURCHASING COOPERATIVE CONTRACT Staff Contact: Debora Black, Police Chief This agenda item was approved. 14. 15-310 AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A LINKING AGREEMENT WITH MIDWAY CHEVROLET AND APPROVE THE PURCHASE OF THREE VEHICLES FOR THE GLENDALE POLICE DEPARTMENT UTILIZING AN ARIZONA STATE PURCHASING COOPERATIVE CONTRACT Staff Contact: Debora Black, Police Chief This agenda item was approved. CONSENT RESOLUTIONS City of Glendale Page 3 Printed on 5/27/2015 City.Council Meeting Minutes-Final May 12,2015 15. 15-294 AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CHANGE ORDER TO THE ARIZONA GOVERNOR'S OFFICE OF HIGHWAY SAFETY CONTRACT 2015-HV-008 AND ACCEPT ADDITIONAL FUNDING FOR DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE/HIGH VISIBILITY ENFORCEMENT OVERTIME Staff Contact: Debora Black, Police Chief RESOLUTION NO. 4952 NEW SERIES WAS READ BY NUMBER AND TITLE ONLY, IT BEING A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, MARICOPA COUNTY, ARIZONA, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE ENTERING INTO OF CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 (2015B-024) TO THE ARIZONA GOVERNOR'S OFFICE OF HIGHWAY SAFETY CONTRACT NO. 2015-HV-008 AND ACCEPTANCE OF AN INCREASE IN FUNDING IN THE APPROXIMATE AMOUNT OF$40,000 FOR DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE(DUI)/HIGH VISIBILITY ENFORCEMENT OVERTIME EXPENSES ON BEHALF OF THE GLENDALE POLICE DEPARTMENT. This agenda item was approved. Approval of the Consent Agenda A motion was made by Sherwood,seconded by Chavira,to approve the recommended actions on Consent Agenda Item Numbers 3 through 5 and 7 through 15 The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 7- Mayor Weiers,Vice Mayor Hugh, Councilmember Aldama, Councilmember Chavira, Councilmember Sherwood, Councilmember Tolmachoff, and Councilmember Turner 6. 15-280 AWARD OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH CASSIDY TURLEY COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE SERVICES, INC., DOING BUSINESS AS DTZ, FOR REAL ESTATE CONSULTANT SERVICES Staff Contact: Jack Friedline, Director, Public Works Mr. Friedline is a request to enter into an agreement for real estate consulting services regarding vacant or under-utilized properties. He explained nine properties are detailed in this contract and the vendor will optimize solutions and assist city goals of generating revenue regarding these properties. A real estate market analysis will also be completed on these properties. Councilmember Turner said he called this off the Consent Agenda because he wanted to make it clear that this was a two phase project. The first phase was to gather information and market and economic research, and it will come back before Council at a workshop for additional direction before any buildings are put up for sale or any decisions are made. Mr. Friedline said that was correct. A motion was made by Councilmember Sherwood,seconded by Councilmember Aldama,that this agenda item be approved.The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 7- Mayor Weiers,Vice Mayor Hugh, Councilmember Aldama, Councilmember Chavira, Councilmember Sherwood, Councilmember Tolmachoff, and Councilmember Turner City of Glendale Page 4 Printed on 5/27/2015 City Council Meeting Minutes-Final May 12,2015 PUBLIC HEARING-RESOLUTIONS 16. 15-296 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT CONSOLIDATED PLAN AND ANNUAL ACTION PLAN (PUBLIC HEARING REQUIRED) Staff Contact: Erik Strunk, Director, Community Services Presented By: Gilbert Lopez, Community Revitalization Manager Mr. Lopez said in order to continue receive community development block grant funds, the Community Development Advisory Committee(CDAC) conducts extensive public process for the FYI5-16 through FY16-19 five year consolidated plan and the grants application process for the CDBG, HOME Investment Partnership, ESG grants for FY 15-16. The analysis also included review of impediments to fair housing choice. Mr. Lopez discussed the extensive process each applicant had to go through. He provided information on the amounts awarded under each grant and what those funds can be used for. He said the total grant amount was over$2.7 million. Vice Mayor Hugh opened the public hearing. There being no speakers, Vice Mayor Hugh closed the public hearing. RESOLUTION NO. 4953 NEW SERIES WAS READ BY NUMBER AND TITLE ONLY, IT BEING A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, MARICOPA COUNTY, ARIZONA, APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING SUBMISSION OF THE FIVE-YEAR CONSOLIDATED PLAN FOR FISCAL YEARS 2015-2019 AND THE ANNUAL ACTION PLAN FOR FISCAL YEAR 2015-2016 TO THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT AND FOR ACCEPTING A COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF$2,107,952, A HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIPS PROGRAM ALLOCATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $469,146 AND EMERGENCY SOLUTIONS GRANTS FUNDING IN THE AMOUNT OF $185,448. Councilmember Sherwood said Mr. Lopez and Ms. Palmisano do an amazing job. It is getting more and more difficult to get those funds from the federal government. He said a good portion of the funds go into zip codes 85301 and 85302. He said these funds go 100 percent towards making city neighborhoods better. He thanked staff for all their hard work. 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: 7- Mayor Weiers, Vice Mayor Hugh, Councilmember Aldama, Councilmember Chavira, Councilmember Sherwood, Councilmember Tolmachoff,and Councilmember Turner REQUEST FOR FUTURE WORKSHOP AND EXECUTIVE SESSION A motion was made by Councilmember Turner,seconded by Councilmember Chavira,to hold the next regularly scheduled Council workshop on Tuesday, May 19,2015 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,Vice Mayor Hugh, Councilmember Aldama, Councilmember Chavira, Councilmember Sherwood, Councilmember Tolmachoff, and Councilmember Turner City of Glendale Page 5 Printed on 5/27/2015 City Council Meeting Minutes-Final May 12, 2015 COUNCIL COMMENTS AND SUGGESTIONS Councilmember Chavira spoke about two recent car jackings. He spoke with Chief Black about the problem. Chief Black said the Police department has reacted to this in a timely manner and gave the advice of always being aware of your surroundings. He told everyone if you see something, say something. Councilmember Sherwood welcomed Bob and Bunny Steiger back to the meeting. Councilmember Tolmachoff congratulated James Deibler on his graduation from Glendale Community College and Chief Burdick on his retirement, and thanked him for his service to the city. Vice Mayor Hugh thanked Chief Burdick for his service and congratulated Mr. Deibler on his accomplishment. CouncilmemberAldama introduced a special guest, David Jaquez, a third grade student at St. Teresa Catholic School. He said David's teacher tasked the children with doing a good deed and David chose to help a soldier overseas through an organization called Soldier's Angels. Councilmember Aldama asked why he chose to give a blanket for the soldier. David said because soldier's need to be warm in the winter and comfortable when sleeping. Councilmember Chavira and David's mother showed the audience the blanket that was designed by David. David Jaquez said this was his first project for Soldier's Angels Blankets of Hope. He said he chose to make a blanket for his project because he learned that anyone can bring love and comfort into people's hearts,just like Jesus does, with the simplest acts of kindness. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 6:46 p.m. Pamela Hanna- City Clerk City of Glendale Page 6 Printed on 5/27/2015