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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - Minutes - City Council - Meeting Date: 5/26/2015 City of Glendale 5850 West Glendale Avenue Glendale, AZ 85301 rt GLE • ' Meeting Minutes - Final Tuesday, May 26, 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 May 26, 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 Also present were Richard Bowers, Acting City Manager;Jennifer Campbell, Assistant City Manager; Tom Duensing, Interim Assistant City Manager.Michael Bailey, City Attorney;Pamela Hanna, City Clerk;and Darcie McCracken, Deputy City Clerk, PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE PRAYER/INVOCATION Pastor Muzero Muhoza from African Free Methodist Church offered the invocation. CITIZEN COMMENTS Davita Solter, a Sahuaro resident, spoke about a situation with the water billing department where she was getting phone calls at her number regarding disconnection of water service for another customer. She said the employee she spoke with went above and beyond to correct the problem. She also spoke about a program recognizing employees which recognized Dr. Janet Boberg for her dedication to their wellness program. She also wanted to recognize Office Willie Jackson, the school resource officer. She said everyone loves him and thinks he is a great guy. She wanted the Council to be aware of these employees to thank them for the job they do. James Deibler, a Phoenix resident, said he would like to see the city repair the sidewalks as they are buckled from the heat. He also said they need a left turn arrow at 61 Avenue and Olive for the students catching a bus. He also asked the city team up with Midwestern University to set up a fun run in October. He said it will bring a lot of people from across the valley interested in running. He said Midwestern University helps provide new jobs for this region. Councilmember Turner congratulated Mr. Deibler on graduating from Glendale Community College and commented that he is now attending Arizona State University West and will be studying political science. Mr. Deibler said the city is doing an excellent job providing services to the citizens and the Coyotes deal is a rip off. Gary Hirsch, a Cactus resident, spoke about Resolution 4958 for the FY15-16 city budget. He said he is committed to public safety, police and fire, but also recognizes that there are policies the Council operates by. He said this council/manager form of government make decisions by consensus and there is no room for a lone wolf. He said bad choices will be made and he said the Coyotes arena management deal is a bad choice. He asked Council to look at the$15 million a year the city is spending on a privately owned hockey organization. He said he supports a process provided for in the City Charter. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL VOTING MEETING OF MAY 5,2015 AND REGULAR VOTING MEETING OF MAY 12,2015 City of Glendale Page 1 Printed on 6/18/2015 City Council Meeting Minutes-Final May 26, 2015 1. 15-361 APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL VOTING MEETING OF MAY 5, 2015 AND THE REGULAR VOTING MEETING OF MAY 12, 2015 Staff Contact: Pamela Hanna, City Clerk A motion was made by Councilmember Chavira,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 BOARDS,COMMISSIONS AND OTHER BODIES APPROVE RECOMMENDED APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS,COMMISSIONS AND OTHER BODIES PRESENTED BY: Vice Mayor Ian Hugh 2. 15-314 BOARDS, COMMISSIONS & OTHER BODIES Staff Contact: Brent Stoddard, Director, Intergovernmental Programs A motion was made by Vice Mayor Hugh,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 3. 15-330 PROCLAIM JUNE 1 THROUGH JUNE 7, 2015 AS NATIONAL CPR AND AED AWARENESS WEEK Staff Contact: Mark Burdick, Fire Chief Staff Contact: Chris DeChant, Assistant Fire Chief Presented By: Office of the Mayor Accepted By: Carol Gibbs, Program Education Coordinator, Save Hearts in Arizona Registry and Education 4. 15-325 2015 RUTH BYRNE HISTORIC PRESERVATION AWARD Staff Contact: Jon M. Froke, AICP, Planning Director Accepted By: Ms. Melissa Wittliff CONSENT AGENDA Mr. Richard Bowers,Acting City Manager, read agenda item numbers 5 through 18. Ms. Pamela Hanna, City Clerk, read consent agenda resolution item numbers 19 through 21 by number and title. 5. 15-321 APPROVE SPECIAL EVENT LIQUOR LICENSE, ASSYRIAN CHURCH OF THE EAST Staff Contact: Susan Matousek, Revenue Administrator City of Glendale Page 2 Printed on 6/18/2015 City Council Meeting Minutes-Final May 26,2015 This agenda item was approved. 6. 15-299 APPROVE LIQUOR LICENSE NO. 5-16691, ROSE LANE MARKET Staff Contact: Susan Matousek, Revenue Administrator This agenda item was approved. 7. 15-329 POSITION RECLASSIFICATIONS Staff Contact: Jim Brown, Director, Human Resources and Risk Management This agenda item was approved. 8. 15-332 AUTHORIZATION TO AWARD CONTRACT TO DELTA DENTAL FOR PPO DENTAL INSURANCE Staff Contact: Jim Brown, Director, Human Resources and Risk Management This agenda item was approved. 9. 15-335 AUTHORIZATION TO AWARD CONTRACT TO THE HARTFORD FOR COMMUTER LIFE INSURANCE Staff Contact: Jim Brown, Director, Human Resources and Risk Management This agenda item was approved. 10. 15-338 AUTHORIZATION TO RENEW FISCAL YEAR 2015/16 PROPERTY, LIABILITY &WORKERS' COMPENSATION INSURANCE Staff Contact: Jim Brown, Director, Human Resources and Risk Management This agenda item was approved. 11. 15-349 AUTHORIZATION TO EXTEND LINKING AGREEMENT WITH BANNER OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH SERVICES Staff Contact: Jim Brown, Director, Human Resources and Risk Management. This agenda item was approved. 12. 15-333 AUTHORIZATION TO AWARD CONTRACT TO EMPLOYERS DENTAL SERVICES FOR HMO DENTAL Staff Contact: Jim Brown, Director, Human Resources and Risk Management This agenda item was approved. 13. 15-318 AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH MAY MACHINERY INC., FOR LANDFILL HEAVY EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE City of Glendale Page 3 Printed on 6/18/2015 City Council Meeting Minutes-Final May 26,2015 AND REPAIR SERVICE Staff Contact: Jack Friedline, Director, Public Works This agenda item was approved. 14. 15-320 AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 WITH COMBS CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC., FOR APRON REHABILITATION AND LIGHTING IMPROVEMENTS AT GLENDALE MUNICIPAL AIRPORT Staff Contact: Jack Friedline, Director, Public Works This agenda item was approved. 15. 15-288 AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A LINKING AGREEMENT WITH MISSION LINEN SUPPLY, INC., FOR UNIFORM AND LINEN RENTAL UTILIZING A STATE OF ARIZONA COOPERATIVE PURCHASING CONTRACT Staff Contact: Craig Johnson, P.E., Director, Water Services This agenda item was approved. 16. 15-339 AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A COMMERCIAL VISUAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM AGREEMENT WITH CHANG PROPERTIES, L.L.C. TO REIMBURSE UP TO FIFTY PERCENT OF THE COST OF REHABILITATION IMPROVEMENTS FOR PROPERTIES LOCATED WITHIN THE DOWNTOWN REDEVELOPMENT AREA Staff Contact: Brian Friedman, Director, Office of Economic Development This agenda item was approved. 17. 15-341 AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A MEMERSHIP AND SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH THE GLENDALE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE FOR CHAIRMAN'S CIRCLE MEMBERSHIP AND GENERAL SUPPORT SERVICES BENEFITTING THE CITY OF GLENDALE Staff Contact: Brian Friedman, Director, Office of Economic Development This agenda item was approved. 18. 15-340 AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH THE NEW WESTGATE, LLC FOR THE GALLERY GLENDALE Staff Contact: Erik Strunk, Director, Community Services This agenda item was approved. CONSENT RESOLUTIONS 19. 15-326 INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT WITH ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC SECURITY FOR COMMUNITY ACTION PROGRAM FUNDING Staff Contact: Erik Strunk, Director, Community Services City of Glendale Page 4 Printed on 6/18/2015 City Council Meeting Minutes-Final May 26,2015 RESOLUTION NO. 4955 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 SUBMISSION OF AN APPLICATION AND ENTERING INTO A CONTRACT WITH THE ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC SECURITY FOR COMMUNITY ACTION PLAN SERVICES. This agenda item was approved. 20. 15-246 ADOPT A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FEE SCHEDULE Staff Contact: Sam McAllen, Director, Development Services RESOLUTION NO. 4956 NEW SERIES WAS READ BY NUMBER AND TITLE ONLY, IT BEING A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, MARICOPA COUNTY,ARIZONA, REPEALING THE CURRENT COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FEE SCHEDULE(APPENDIX B OF THE CITY CODE);ADOPTING A NEW SCHEDULE OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FEES(APPENDIX B OF THE CITY CODE);AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. This agenda item was approved. 21. 15-319 AUTHORIZATION TO ADOPT A RESOLUTION FORMALLY SUPPORTING AND DESIGNATING UNITED STATES BICYCLE ROUTE 90 (USBR-90) Staff Contact: Jack Friedline, Director, Public Works RESOLUTION NO, 4957 NEW SERIES WAS READ BY NUMBER AND TITLE ONLY, IT BEING A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, MARICOPA COUNTY, ARIZONA, STATING ITS SUPPORT FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF U.S. BICYCLE ROUTE 90. This agenda item was approved. Approval of the Consent Agenda A motion was made by Sherwood,seconded by Hugh,to approve the recommended actions on Consent Agenda Item Numbers 5 through 21. 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 ORDINANCES 22. 15-346 FISCAL YEAR 2014-2015 BUDGET AMENDMENTS Staff Contact: Tom Duensing, Interim Assistant City Manager Mr. Duensing said this item was to approve FY14-15 budget amendments. He said the budget appropriation across all funds remains unchanged and all requested transfers are in compliance with the City Code and in compliance with the cash and budget appropriation transfer policy. He said transfers can be cash transfers, appropriation transfers or both. He said tonight's request covers the PeopleSoft upgrade, funding for real estate purchase with City of Phoenix, a request for a cash and appropriation transfer for the newly established Excise Tax Debt Service Fund, consistent with the recent City of Glendale Page 5 Printed on 6/18/2015 City Council Meeting Minutes-Final May 26,2015 refunding the city went through, and a request for Council Discretionary Funds transfer for parks capital projects. There is one cash only transfer for unspent RICO funds residing in the vehicle replacement fund back to the RICO fund. He said there are also several budget only, or appropriation, transfers also before Council. He said there is a request for appropriation for refund of sales tax generated at the stadium, appropriation to cover a FY14/15 fire truck purchase, a contingency transfer for the city manager's office for severance payments and the acting city manager contract continuation, and an appropriation to utilize police budgetary savings at the arena for staffing costs relative to police costs at Camelback Ranch. ORDINANCE NO. 2939 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 TRANSFER OF CASH AND APPROPRIATION AUTHORIZATION BETWEEN BUDGET ITEMS IN THE ADOPTED FISCAL YEAR 2014-2015 BUDGET. A motion was made by Councilmember Turner,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 RESOLUTIONS 23. 15-342 FISCAL YEAR 2015-16 TENTATIVE BUDGET ADOPTION Staff Contact: Tom Duensing, Interim Assistant City Manager Mr. Duensing said this item is to authorize the adoption of the FY15/16 tentative budget, which includes FY15/16 funding for the proposed Capital Improvement Program. This is also a request to give notice of the date of public hearings for the final budget public hearing scheduled on June 9th and the property tax levy and Truth in Taxation Notice public hearing currently scheduled for June 9th. It also provides a date for the adoption of the FY2015/16 property tax levy currently scheduled for June 23rd. Mr. Duensing provided a short history of FY15/16 budget process. He said the focus of this budget was financial stability. Staff feels this budget accomplishes financial stability. The budget totals$632 million. The Primary General Fund totals$201.7 million. All other legally restricted or designated funds total$430.3 million. He said this budget continues service delivery to citizens, honors contractual commitments, including investment in technology and innovation projects, absorbs the impact of the Fire MOU and absorbs non-represented employee pay increases to address employee retention. He said it also addresses personnel, PSPRS, retirement increases. He spoke about the no phased in approach which will cost a little more initially, but is the financially responsible thing to do. He said the city will also make an additional$1.7 million in contributions to PSPRS and the city will meet with PSPRS to discuss contributing the entire FY15/16 contributions in the month of July to start earning interest on those funds. He said the budget also consolidates the many General Fund Sub-funds for ease in financial reporting, budgeting and Council presentations. This budget also includes$22 million for pavement management and the addition of four HURF funded full time employees to manage this process. It also increases library hours, appropriates$10,000 for diversity-related projects, homeless prevention funding from Community Development Block Grant funds and revises the city's financial policies related to the level of fund balance the city needs to get to. City of Glendale Page 6 Printed on 6/18/2015 City Council Meeting Minutes-Final May 26,2015 Mr. Duensing also spoke about the city's future needs. He said both Police and Fire have given presentations about the level of service and statistical data. That showed those departments delivered service at a very high level. Staff in all departments recommended Council look at public safety services through a strategic process. He said the City Manager would like to implement those processes within the next two months in order to address these issues. He said they will be going forward with the Tentative Budget adopted by Council and discussing that with Moody's in an upcoming phone call. He said this budget sets the stage for the new city manager. He said a lot of work went into this budget and appropriates over$3 million of revenues in excess of expenditures in the general fund and the city hasn't seen that for many years. Councilmember Chavira asked if the Contingency Fund is now going to be 25 percent. Mr. Duensing said contingency appropriation is currently recommended for$5 million, which is to be used for unanticipated expenditures. He said it is not at a level that he feels comfortable with at this point if there is a major unanticipated expenditure. He said with this budget, they are estimating the fund balance to be$30 million. He said the policy states the fund balance should be 25 percent of ongoing revenues. The ongoing revenue is$200 million, and 25 percent would be$50 million. He said this budget will not get the city to that$50 million financial policy target, but adopting this budget will move the city toward that goal. That goal should be met within 5 years and it is staff's intent to meet that goal. He said they will have more information on how long it will take to get there after June 30th. Councilmember Chavira asked about public safety services and the new city manager. Mr. Duensing said staff recommended addressing the Council priority for public safety services. He said they are addressing this situation strategically. Discussions have been held with the City Manager and it is his intent to move forward on this right away. He anticipated workshops to obtain Council feedback. He said the overall goal is not to increase the expenditure budget. Councilmember Chavira said he has been adamant about response times and said it is hard for him to fathom doubling the savings account when public safety is struggling. He said they need more police officers and firefighters. He asked what a timeframe might be to correct public safety issues. Mr. Duensing said if additional needs are identified in the fall, for example, the necessary budgetary adjustments can be made to add public safety services if cost savings are identified elsewhere. This will help the city remain financial stable. He said the city could be able to weather another economic downturn if there is a sufficient fund balance. Mr. Duensing stated we are not at financial stability yet, but we think we can get there over the next five years. Councilmember Chavira said they need more firefighters and police officers. He said he is afraid of someone getting hurt before this problem is fixed. Councilmember Sherwood said public safety has been the subject of a lot of conversations. He said he didn't see where they can come up with that kind of money from other areas within the budget. He said if there are deficiencies in the budget stabilization or in the assigned operating revenue, the new policy states that it must be made up in five years. He said he agreed they have to reach financial stability, but he doesn't see how they can reach the police staffing numbers they need and how to improve fire response times. He doesn't see how they can reach their goal of 25 percent City of Glendale Page 7 Printed on 6/18/2015 City Council Meeting Minutes-Final May 26,2015 fund balance in five years. He said staff has done a tremendous job and they need to find a mechanism to reach these goals. He said if the money has to come from somewhere else, he isn't sure where it is going to come from. He also looked at FTE staffing levels back in 2009 and said most departments have had a severe decline in the number of FTEs. The mayor's department is adding one back in to be at 2009 level. He said he wished the public safety discussions could have been held at the beginning of the budget talks. He asked in the next five years, when are they going to be able to add these services without taking away from some other department. Councilmember Tolmachoff said they need to work out a plan to address public safety needs and said if they can't identify where the money will come from now, they can at least develop a plan moving forward for the next few fiscal years. She asked if that was what they were talking about today. Mr. Duensing said if they get to that conclusion sooner than FY16/17, they can make the necessary adjustments this fiscal year. He said just because they didn't do it in April, doesn't mean they can't do it in October. He said they have heard the message from Council loud and clear and they have been given direction to move forward on this from Mr. Bowers. He said they just want a thoughtful and thorough process, even though it might require coming back to Council a few times. Councilmember Tolmachoff said although they might be able to identify all the needs, they might not be able to identify the money at this point, and this will be an ongoing process. She said they will be addressing public safety needs far into the future. She said this is responsible planning and she understands the need to have a reserve fund. She said they have to be responsible and they are the stewards of the taxpayers'money and they need to follow a responsible plan. Vice Mayor Hugh had questions about revenue streams and spoke about several news articles. He asked how much are they receiving monthly. Mr. Duensing said they currently receive about$35,000 a month and this is 20 percent of the payments per the agreement that IceArizona receives from Gila River. Vice Mayor Hugh asked if he had a copy of the naming rights agreement. Mr. Duensing said he did not. Vice Mayor Hugh asked if Mr. Bowers had a copy of the naming rights agreement. Mr. Bowers said he did not. Vice Mayor Hugh asked if Mr. Bailey had a copy of the naming rights agreement. Mr. Bailey said he did not. Vice Mayor Hugh said he asked Mr. Duensing to check into a contract with Southwest Ambulance and he was shocked to find they were behind about$700,000. He said he hasn't heard that they have made any payments. He asked if they were close to$1 million by now. Mr. Duensing said it is just a little over$1 million. Vice Mayor Hugh said he would like staff to look at that and let Council know what all of City of Glendale Page 8 Printed on 6/18/2015 City Council Meeting Minutes-Final May 26,2015 the options are. Councilmember Aldama thanked staff for bringing all the budget information and working with the new Councilmembers to help them understand everything. He would like to see more participation from the departments next year, including more justification for the FTEs. He is happy with the budget and that there are increases in some services. Public safety remains a priority and he will continue to advocate for that. He said he is also pleased to hear they are going to move forward in the next few months with the public safety improvements, and he would rather start sooner than later on this. Mr. Duensing said that is the direction they have received. Councilmember Tumer said there are no Councilmembers that aren't dedicated to public safety. He said he doesn't believe service times are eroding and discussed an article he read in the Arizona Republic about response times. He said he was surprised they do not have a five year plan for Police and Fire and he is happy they are moving forward to resolving these problems. He said they need to apply the money to get the best return and he said other cities are studying the best way to spend their money. He said they should look at those other cities to see what they come up with as well. He said one of the first duties of the new City Manager will be to hire a Fire Chief. He said they should not rush to judgment on how they are going to apply the money. He is satisfied with the budget as it is presented, even though it doesn't have everything he was looking for. He knows it is a good budget and it will help the city hold steady on the services it provides and they will have Police and Fire Departments that are second to none. It will also help the city do the long range planning that is going to provide us the long term financial stability necessary. Councilmember Chavira referenced the response times mentioned by Councilmember Turner and said those response times are still unacceptable. He said there is still a lack of service. RESOLUTION NO. 4958 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 A TENTATIVE BUDGET OF THE AMOUNTS REQUIRED FOR THE PUBLIC EXPENSE FOR THE CITY OF GLENDALE FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2015-2016; SETTING FORTH THE REVENUE, THE AMOUNT TO BE RAISED BY DIRECT PROPERTY TAXATION FOR THE VARIOUS PURPOSES;ADOPTING CITY COUNCIL'S FINANCIAL POLICIES;AND GIVING NOTICE OF THE TIME FOR HEARING TAXPAYERS AND FOR FIXING TAX LEVIES. A motion was made by Councilmember Tolmachoff,seconded by Vice Mayor Hugh,that this agenda item be amended.The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 5- Mayor Weiers,Vice Mayor Hugh, Councilmember Aldama, Councilmember Tolmachoff, and Councilmember Turner Nay: 2- Councilmember Chavira, and Councilmember Sherwood REQUEST FOR FUTURE WORKSHOP AND EXECUTIVE SESSION A motion was made by Vice Mayor Hugh,seconded by Councilmember Turner,to hold the next regularly scheduled Council workshop on Tuesday,June 2, 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: City of Glendale Page 9 Printed on 6/18/2015 City Council Meeting Minutes-Final May 26,2015 Aye: 7- Mayor Weiers,Vice Mayor Hugh, Councilmember Aldama, Councilmember Chavira, Councilmember Sherwood, Councilmember Tolmachoff, and Councilmember Turner COUNCIL COMMENTS AND SUGGESTIONS Councilmember Chavira thanked Phoenix Deputy Chief Lany Contreras and said it has been an honor to work with him. He said the Deputy Chief has helped identify victims of human or sex trafficking. He said they were able to identify 16 young ladies who were being held captive. He applauded everyone who is involved in this and bringing this serious issue to light. Councilmember Sherwood wished Chief Burdick a well-deserved retirement and wanted to say goodbye to Julie Watters and thanked her for her service. Councilmember Tolmachoff thanked the Sierra Verda 4th grade for coming to city hall. She also thanked staff for their assistance with the students. Councilmember Turner spoke about entering into a new lease agreement at Westgate for the gallery space free of charge. He said over 40 events have been held at that location and said it is great work everyone is doing. He said he went to the City Employee Art Show and said they are great artists. Many departments were represented in this show. He encouraged everyone to stop by and see the art displays. Vice Mayor Hugh thanked the 4th grade students that stopped by city hall and said it was a nice event. Mayor Weiers spent a shift with the fire department recently and said he was very busy. He said they were a great group of people that truly loved their jobs. He also met with union representatives and it was a very encouraging meeting. He said they had a lot of ideas to help solve some of the current problems. He encouraged everyone to do a ride along with both the Fire and Police Departments. He said Council will fix the public safety problems to provide the best for the citizens. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 7:21 p.m. Pamela Hanna- City Clerk City of Glendale Page 10 Printed on 6/18/2015