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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - Minutes - City Council - Meeting Date: 6/9/2015 (3) City of Glendale 5850 West Glendale Avenue Glendale, AZ 85301 r17#1 Meeting Minutes - Final Tuesday, June 9, 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 June 9, 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 Tom Duensing, Interim 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 The invocation was offered by Pastor Judah Montenegro of the Surprise Apostolic Church. CITIZEN COMMENTS Gary Hirsch, a Cactus resident, quoted a passage from the Sahuaro Weekly Update about streets and roadways and the fund balance. He said Councilmember Sherwood voted against the budget yet he was taking credit for the work of other Councilmembers that voted for it. He said they needed more improvements to the streets and needed to build up the fund balance. He also spoke about a radio broadcast about the Coyotes organization. In that broadcast, Mr. LeBlanc confirmed that he had spoken to several Councilmembers about what was discussed in executive session. He said this is an astonishing revelation and he is concerned about the sanctity of the executive session. James Deibler, a Phoenix resident, said that the arena management agreement is a bad deal and costs the city millions of dollars. He said the Coyotes are using the taxpayers' money to pay down the hockey team debt. He said the city should get out of the deal with the Coyotes. He said the city should extend library hours and hire more public safety personnel. He hoped the city would make the right decision and get out of this deal and improve city services. He also spoke about a friend of his who almost fell out of his wheelchair due to a bump in the sidewalk. He said those should be fixed. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF MAY 26,2015 VOTING MEETING AND MAY 29,2015 SPECIAL VOTING MEETING 1. 15-422 APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF MAY 26, 2015 VOTING MEETING AND MAY 29, 2015 SPECIAL VOTING MEETING Staff Contact: Pamela Hanna, City Clerk A motion was made by Councilmember Aldama,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 CONSENT AGENDA Mr. Duensing read items 2 through 22 on the consent agenda. City of Glendale Page 1 Printed on 6/25/2015 City Council Meeting Minutes-Final June 9,2015 Mr. Duensing provided clarification on item 14 and said within the body of the legislation description, it indicates a bid amount of$899,773, but the bid amount is actually $943,914. It does not change the recommended action. Mayor Weiers said the$899,773 number came from last year's bid. Ms. Hanna read items 23 through 26 from consent resolutions. 2. 15-284 AUTHORIZATION TO APPROVE EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS FOR THE PURCHASE OF WATER QUALITY MONITORING EQUIPMENT AND LABORATORY SUPPLIES FROM HACH COMPANY Staff Contact: Craig Johnson, P.E., Director, Water Services This agenda item was approved. 3. 15-303 AUTHORIZATION TO APPROVE EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS FOR THE ORGANIZATIONAL MEMBERSHIP IN THE ARIZONA MUNICIPAL WATER USERS ASSOCIATION Staff Contact: Craig Johnson, P.E., Director, Water Services This agenda item was approved. 4. 15-315 AUTHORIZATION TO APPROVE EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS FOR THE PURCHASE OF RAW WATER FROM SALT RIVER VALLEY WATER USERS'ASSOCIATION Staff Contact: Craig Johnson, P.E., Director, Water Services This agenda item was approved. 5. 15-316 AUTHORIZATION TO APPROVE EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS FOR THE PURCHASE OF RAW WATER FROM CENTRAL ARIZONA PROJECT Staff Contact: Craig Johnson, P.E., Director, Water Services This agenda item was approved. 6. 15-317 AUTHORIZATION TO APPROVE EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS FOR THE COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH PARTIAL OWNERSHIP IN THE SUB-REGIONAL OPERATING GROUP Staff Contact: Craig Johnson, P.E., Director, Water Services This agenda item was approved. 7. 15-331 AUTHORIZATION TO AWARD CONTRACT TO AVESIS FOR VISION INSURANCE Staff Contact: Jim Brown, Director, Human Resources and Risk Management This agenda item was approved. 8. 15-334 AUTHORIZATION TO AWARD CONTRACT TO SUN LIFE FINANCIAL City of Glendale Page 2 Printed on 6/25/2015 City Council Meeting Minutes-Final June 9,2015 FOR BASIC, AD&D AND SUPPLEMENTAL LIFE INSURANCE Staff Contact: Jim Brown, Director, Human Resources and Risk Management This agenda item was approved. 9. 15-336 AUTHORIZATION TO AWARD CONTRACT TO UNION SECURITY INSURANCE COMPANY FOR SELF-FUNDED SHORT TERM DISABILITY AND PUBLIC SAFETY LONG TERM DISABILITY Staff Contact: Jim Brown, Director, Human Resources and Risk Management This agenda item was approved. 10. 15-345 AUTHORIZATION TO RATIFY VERBAL AGREEMENT TO EXTEND THE CONTRACT WITH COUNSELING AND FAMILY RESOURCES, LTD, D.B.A. EAP PREFERRED AND EXERCISE THE OPTION TO RENEW THE CONTRACT Staff Contact: Jim Brown, Director, Human Resources and Risk Management This agenda item was approved. 11. 15-374 AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A LINKING AGREEMENT WITH GOVERNMENTJOBS.COM, INC., D.B.A NEOGOV, FOR HUMAN RESOURCES SOFTWARE APPLICATIONS, UTILIZING A COOPERATIVE PURCHASING CONTRACT Staff Contact: Jim Brown, Director, Human Resources and Risk Management This agenda item was approved. 12. 15-376 AUTHORIZATION TO AWARD CONTRACT TO SEGAL WATERS FOR A CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION STUDY Staff Contact: Jim Brown, Director, Human Resources and Risk Management This agenda item was approved. 13. 15-295 AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR MEDICAL DIRECTION CONSULTANT SERVICES WITH REDLINE EMERGENCY VOICE, INC. Staff Contact: Chris DeChant, Interim Fire Chief This agenda item was approved. 14. 15-350 AWARD OF BID TO GONZALEZ ASPHALT, INC., FOR UTILITY CUTS AND CONCRETE WORK Staff Contact: Jack Friedline, Director, Public Works This agenda item was approved. City of Glendale Page 3 Printed on 6/25/2015 City Council Meeting Minutes-Final June 9, 2015 15. 15-352 AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT WITH TALIS CONSTRUCTION CORPORATION FOR TRAFFIC CONTROL IMPROVEMENTS Staff Contact: Jack Friedline, Director, Public Works This agenda item was approved. 16. 15-353 AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT WITH J. BANICKI CONSTRUCTION, INC., FOR 2014/2015 BRIDGE MAINTENANCE REPAIR-VARIOUS LOCATIONS PROJECT Staff Contact: Jack Friedline, Director, Public Works This agenda item was approved. 17. 15-354 AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT WITH VENTURA-PACIFIC DEVELOPMENT, INC., TO REPLACE COMPUTER ROOM AIR CONDITIONER UNITS IN THE MAIN PUBLIC SAFETY BUILDING Staff Contact: Jack Friedline, Director, Public Works This agenda item was approved. 18. 15-355 AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT WITH VSS INTERNATIONAL, INC., FOR THE PAVEMENT SLURRY SEAL-PHASE TWO Staff Contact: Jack Friedline, Director, Public Works This agenda item was approved. 19. 15-356 AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH PEARSON ENGINEERING ASSOCIATES, INC., FOR THE CITY HALL COOLING TOWER REPLACEMENT PROJECT Staff Contact: Jack Friedline, Director, Public Works This agenda item was approved. 20. 15-359 AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A LINKING AGREEMENT WITH REHRIG PACIFIC COMPANY, INC., FOR RESIDENTIAL REFUSE AND RECYCLING CONTAINERS Staff Contact: Jack Friedline, Director, Public Works This agenda item was approved. 21. 15-363 AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH ENVIRONMENTAL EARTHSCAPES, INC., DOING BUSINESS AS THE GROUNDSKEEPER, FOR LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE SERVICES Staff Contact: Jack Friedline, Director, Public Works This agenda item was approved. City of Glendale Page 4 Printed on 6/25/2015 City Council Meeting Minutes-Final June 9,2015 22. 15-382 AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR LANDSCAPE SERVICES FOR COMMUNITY HOUSING Staff Contact: Erik Strunk, Director, Community Services This agenda item was approved. CONSENT RESOLUTIONS 23. 15-380 AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE MARICOPA COUNTY LIBRARY DISTRICT AND THE CITY OF GLENDALE FOR THE LIBRARY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM Staff Contact: Erik Strunk, Director, Community Services RESOLUTION NO. 4960 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 AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT WITH THE MARICOPA COUNTY LIBRARY DISTRICT FOR THE LIBRARY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM. This agenda item was approved. 24. 15-395 AUTHORIZATION TO APPLY FOR AND ACCEPT REVENUE SHARING FUNDS FROM THE TOHONO O'ODHAM NATION Staff Contact: Tom Duensing, Interim Assistant City Manager RESOLUTION NO. 4961 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 SUBMITTAL OF TEN(10) APPLICATIONS IN THE APPROXIMATE AMOUNT OF$2,155,954(TWO MILLION ONE HUNDRED FIFTY-FIVE THOUSAND, NINE HUNDRED FIFTY-FOUR DOLLARS) FOR INDIAN GAMING REVENUE SHARING GRANTS TO THE TOHONO O'ODHAM NATION;AND AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE, IF AWARDED, ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE. This agenda item was approved. 25. 15-396 RESOLUTION OF SUPPORT FOR A GRANT REQUEST BY THE 1st LT. FRANK LUKE JR. MEMORIAL MUSEUM AND RESEARCH CENTER Staff Contact: Tom Duensing, Interim Assistant City Manager RESOLUTION NO. 4962 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 SUBMITTAL OF AN APPLICATION FOR AN INDIAN GAMING REVENUE SHARING GRANT TO TOHONO O'ODHAM NATION ON BEHALF OF THE 1ST LT. FRANK LUKE JR. MEMORIAL MUSEUM AND RESEARCH CENTER/N THE AMOUNT OF$59,320. This agenda item was approved. 26. 15-397 RESOLUTION OF SUPPORT FOR A GRANT REQUEST BY THE GLENDALE HISTORIC PRESERVATION SOCIETY Staff Contact: Tom Duensing, Interim Assistant City Manager City of Glendale Page 5 Printed on 6/25/2015 City Council Meeting Minutes-Final June 9, 2015 RESOLUTION NO. 4963 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 SUBMITTAL OF AN APPLICATION FOR AN INDIAN GAMING REVENUE SHARING GRANT TO TOHONO O'ODHAM NATION ON BEHALF OF THE GLENDALE ARIZONA HISTORICAL SOCIETY IN THE AMOUNT OF$32,800. 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 2 through 26.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 PUBLIC HEARING 27. 15-373 PUBLIC HEARING AND APPROVAL OF FISCAL YEAR 2015-16 PROPERTY TAX LEVY AND TRUTH IN TAXATION NOTICE (PUBLIC HEARING REQUIRED) Staff Contact: Tom Duensing, Interim Assistant City Manager Mayor Weiers opened the public hearing. There being no speakers, he closed the public hearing. A motion was made by Councilmember Aldama,seconded by Councilmember Chavira,that this agenda item be approved.The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 5- Councilmember Aldama, Councilmember Chavira, Councilmember Sherwood, Councilmember Tolmachoff,and Councilmember Turner Nay: 2- Mayor Weiers, and Vice Mayor Hugh ORDINANCES 28. 15-385 PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENT AND ROADWAY ABANDONMENT OF CHERYL DRIVE Staff Contact: Jack Friedline, Director, Public Works Mr. Friedline said this item was requesting Council adopt an ordinance approving the abandonment of a public utility easement along Cheryl Drive, between Citrus Road and 175th Avenue, and vacate a portion of the adjacent roadway in that location. He said a public utility easement was dedicated between Citrus Road and 175th Avenue, adjacent to the roadway of Cheryl Drive. He continued Cheryl Drive was never paved and the city annexed Zanjero Pass, the public utility easement and roadway and MWD. The dominant landowner has requested that the easement be abandoned by the city. All affected utility companies have confirmed they do not need the easement. MWD has also requested the roadway be abandoned since there is no public access from the Zanjero Pass development to Cheryl Drive. Staff has determined that the roadway and easement are of little benefit to the city or its residents and the wishes to relinquish any responsibility for maintenance and liability to the adjacent landowners. There are no objections to the City of Glendale Page 6 Printed on 6/25/2015 City Council Meeting Minutes-Final June 9, 2015 abandonment of the public utility easement from the utility companies and adjacent landowners have requested ownership control over the roadway and they will own and maintain the unpaved road in the future. Staff recommends abandoning the easement and vacating the roadway. Councilmember Tolmachoff was concerned about some of the language regarding property ownership and asked if staff was certain the city will have no obligation. Mr. Friedline said it is his understanding that NWD intends to revert this property to the landowners and he knows of no reason why they would not do that. He said the landowners are ready and willing to accept it. Councilmember Tolmachoff asked if that would be spelled out in the agreement. Mr. Friedline responded yes, but there could be no guarantees that all the landowners will end up accepting their frontage land. ORDINANCE NO. 2940 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 OF A PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENT BETWEEN CITRUS ROAD AND 175TH AVENUE AND AUTHORIZING THE VACATION OF THE ROADWAY BETWEEN CITRUS ROAD AND 175TH AVENUE KNOWN AS CHERYL DRIVE;AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO RECORD A CERTIFIED COPY OF THIS ORDINANCE. A motion was made by Councilmember Tolmachoff,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 29. 15-375 AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO LEASE AGREEMENT AMENDMENT NO. 1 WITH HOPE FOR HUNGER CORPORATION Staff Contact: Erik Strunk, Director, Community Services Mr. Strunk said this item is for approval of a two year renewal option for an agreement with Hope for Hunger Corporation, and the agreement is retroactive to December 2014. The purpose is for warehousing and food distribution for low to moderate income persons at 5605 N 55th Avenue. Hope for Hunger provides supplemental and emergency food for Glendale residents. The food bank is a very important presence in the community. He explained they expect to serve about 49,000 individuals in the upcoming year. He said there are no ongoing operational or maintenance costs associated with the lease for renewal. Councilmember Aldama commented he is excited that Hope for Hunger is back for approval. He said people still have needs for emergency food at this location. He thanked Mr. Strunk and his staff for their efforts. ORDINANCE NO. 2941 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 DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE FOOD BANK LEASE AGREEMENT WITH HOPE FOR HUNGER CORPORATION FOR THE PURPOSE OF WAREHOUSING AND DISTRIBUTING FOOD TO LOW AND MODERATE INCOME PERSONS; City of Glendale Page 7 Printed on 6/25/2015 City Council Meeting Minutes-Final June 9, 2015 AUTHORIZING A TWO-YEAR EXTENSION OF THE LEASE;AND ORDERING THAT A CERTIFIED COPY OF THIS ORDINANCE BE RECORDED. Councilmember Chavira thanked Mr. Strunk and Randy Rodriguez for their efforts to keep this program going. He said the families being helped by this program are the working poor and are in need of this continuing service. Mayor Weiers said he met Randy Rodriguez and they spoke about the battles they had to establish Hope for Hunger and he promised Mr. Rodriguez he would do everything he could to assist with this program. He said the Christmas Parade has raised money and they have been able to give Hope for Hunger checks for$10,000 for two years. He also thanked Randy's wife for her 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 PUBLIC HEARING-RESOLUTIONS 30. 15-377 AMENDMENT TO FISCAL YEAR 2014-2015 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT ANNUAL ACTION PLAN (PUBLIC HEARING REQUIRED) Staff Contact: Erik Strunk, Director, Community Services Mr. Strunk said this item will help Glendale assist families into affordable housing. He said staff is asking Council to amend the FY14-15 Annual Action Plan. This approval will allow the city to accept an additional$200,000 in home investment funds through the Maricopa County Home Consortium, and it will allow the city to continue its partnership with Habitat for Humanity for rehabilitation and resale of four homes. He said there is no fiscal impact on the city. Mayor Weiers opened the public hearing. There were no speakers on this item and the public hearing was closed. RESOLUTION NO. 4964 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 AN AMENDMENT TO THE ANNUAL ACTION PLAN FOR FISCAL YEAR 2014-2015 TO THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT THROUGH THE MARICOPA COUNTY HOME CONSORTIUM AND ACCEPTING HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIPS PROGRAM REALLOCATION IN THE AMOUNT OF$200,000. Councilmember Sherwood spoke about the progress made by this program and said it is a wonderful program. He said it benefits and makes a big difference in the neighborhoods. 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 City of Glendale Page 8 Printed on 6/25/2015 City Council Meeting Minutes-Final June 9,2015 31. 15-378 PUBLIC HEARING AND ADOPTION OF FISCAL YEAR 2015-2016 FINAL BUDGET (RESOLUTION) (PUBLIC HEARING REQUIRED) Staff Contact: Tom Duensing, Interim Assistant City Manager Mr. Duensing said this is a request to review the FY15-16 final budget, conduct a public hearing on the budget and convene a special meeting to adopt a resolution approving the final operating, capital, debt service and contingency appropriation budget. Mr. Duensing provided several highlights of this budget and said it continues delivery to the citizens and honors contractual obligations. It also includes significant investment in technology projects, absorbs impacts of Fire MOU and non-represented pay increases. It also absorbs increases in PSPRS retirement, retirement increases and the city will contribute more than the minimum amount required. This budget also consolidates the General Fund sub-funds and also includes appropriate for pavement management, increases to library hours, appropriates$10,000 for diversity projects, and funding for homeless prevention. It also revises city financial policies related to the appropriate level of General Fund fund balance. Mr. Duensing said he was pleased to report that Moody's released a report today that upgrades the city's rating outlook from stable to positive on all the city's debt. He said the Moody's review represents the hard work of staff and the Council's decision-making, and he highlighted comments from the Moody's report. He asked Mayor Weiers to convene a special meeting and open a public hearing. Mayor Weiers opened the public hearing. James Diebler, a Phoenix resident, said the budget is good because the city is trying to budget the money to fix roads, extend library hours and improve transit routes in the city. He said it will also help the Adult Center be more productive. Mayor Weiers closed the public hearing. SPECIAL BUDGET MEETING (TO ADOPT FISCAL YEAR 2015-16 FINAL BUDGET) RESOLUTION NO. 4965 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 ESTIMATES OF THE AMOUNTS REQUIRED FOR THE PUBLIC EXPENSE FOR THE CITY OF GLENDALE FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2015-16;ADOPTING A FINAL BUDGET;AND SETTING FORTH THE REVENUE AND THE AMOUNT TO BE RAISED BY DIRECT PROPERTY TAXATION FOR THE VARIOUS PURPOSES. Councilmember Chavira thanked Mr. Duensing and staff for fixing the city. He said Fire is understaffed and wanted to have everyone aware of the slow call times for Fire calls. He said he was going to have to vote no on the budget. Councilmember Sherwood asked Mr. Duensing where the city would be if they had voted to drop the sunset clause. Mr. Duensing said it was difficult to say, but his assessment was the city would not have had the positive outlook it received today. He said there are many other factors that also go into that positive outlook. Councilmember Sherwood asked if that tax generated about$23 million a year right now. Mr. Duensing said that was correct. City of Glendale Page 9 Printed on 6/25/2015 City Council Meeting Minutes-Final June 9, 2015 Councilmember Sherwood said that was a close, difficult vote a year ago and he couldn't imagine the city not having that as they try and fix the budget. He said staff laid out the budget process so it was easy for everyone to see. He also appreciated getting the fund balance back in order, although he was concerned about the out years if they cannot reach the 25 percent by 2020. He is still concerned about public safety and said he didn't see where they had the extra money. He will have to vote no on this just to be consistent with his vote two weeks ago. He did say he was happy with the way the city is moving and the Moody's rating increases. He hoped they could come up with something soon to address the public safety issue. Mayor Weiers closed the special budget meeting and reconvened the voting meeting. Councilmember Tolmachoff asked if the sunset was supposed to be August of 2017 for the temporary sales tax. Mr. Duensing said he believed that was correct. Councilmember Turner complimented city staff for the work they have done. He said there is a lot of good in this budget, including raises, securing pensions for public safety employees and body cameras for police officers. The city is also adding four engineers in the streets department for the repavement program. He said long range planning will help solve the city's problems, including the public safety issues. He said there are opportunities to make mid-year adjustments if necessary. He said long range fiscal stability is crucial for the city. Councilmember Aldama thanked the Councilmembers who are passionate about public safety. He also thanked Mr. Duensing for laying out the budget process in an understandable way. He is passionate about Public Safety, the police and fire and urged the Council to address those needs as soon as possible. He is pleased about this budget and said it starts to right this very large ship. He also spoke about refinancing the bonds to help save the city money, the increase and library hours,providing funding for homeless prevention, and obtaining funding for the repavement program. He urges staff to work on a plan for Public Safety. Councilmember Tolmachoff wanted everyone not to confuse fiscal responsibility with not caring about Public Safety. She said the budget is fiscally responsible. Mayor Weiers said he was proud of staff for the balanced budget. He said he was glad the Council is making decisions for the good of the city. He said the city is lucky to have Mr. Duensing. 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: 5- Mayor Weiers,Vice Mayor Hugh, Councilmember Aldama, Councilmember Tolmachoff, and Councilmember Turner Nay: 2- Councilmember Chavira, and Councilmember Sherwood ADJOURN SPECIAL BUDGET MEETING AND RECONVENE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING REQUEST FOR FUTURE WORKSHOP AND EXECUTIVE SESSION A motion was made by Vice Mayor Hugh,seconded by Councilmember City of Glendale Page 10 Printed on 6/25/2015 City Council Meeting Minutes-Final June 9,2015 Sherwood,to hold the next regularly scheduled City Council workshop on Tuesday,June 16,2015 at 1:30 p.m.in room B-3 of the City Council Chambers,to be followed by an Executive Session pursuant o 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 COUNCIL COMMENTS AND SUGGESTIONS Councilmember Aldama will not hold mobile office hours in July, but will resume on August 3rd from 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm at the Glendale Community Center at 5401 W. Ocotillo Road. He also thanked the citizens who attend the mobile office hours. He thanked staff for answers provided to citizen questions. Councilmember Chavira spoke about Alex Romero who went through the Glendale Community College fire program and was hired by Buckeye Valley Fire Department. Mayor Weiers said if patrons mentioned MYAC at Chipotle at Westgate from 5 pm to 9 pm tomorrow night, 50 percent of the proceeds will go to Relay for Life. He said on Saturday, June 13th from 10 am to 2 pm, at Arrowhead Towne Center, southwest parking lot;agencies from Glendale, several Sheriff's Departments, and Luke Air Force Base will be out to meet the community so they understand what those law enforcement agencies do every day. Mayor Weiers said he will allow himself to be tased if the highest bidder is over$10,000. Those proceeds will go to the 100 Club. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 7:10 p.m. Pamela Hanna- City Clerk • City of Glendale Page 11 Printed on 6/25/2015