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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - Minutes - City Council - Meeting Date: 12/18/2014 City of Glendale 5850 West Glendale Avenue Glendale, AZ 85301 rg7p, Meeting Minutes - Final Thursday, December 18, 2014 6:00 PM Voting Meeting Council Chambers City Council Mayor Jerry Welers. Councilmember Jamie Aldama Councilmember Samuel Chavira Councilmember lan Hugh Councilmember Gary Sherwood Councilmember Lauren Tolmachoff Councilmember Bart Turner City Council Meeting Minutes-Final December 18,2014 CALL TO ORDER Present: 7- Mayor Jerry Weiers, Councilmember Jamie Aldama, Councilmember Samuel Chavira, Councilmember 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 PRAYER/INVOCATION Pastor John Farmer from the Vineyard Church offered the invocation. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF NOVEMBER 24,2014 1. 14-503 APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF NOVEMBER 24, 2014 Staff Contact: Pamela Hanna, City Clerk A motion was made by Councilmember Hugh,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, Councilmember Hugh, Councilmember Sherwood, Councilmember Tolmachoff, and Councilmember Turner CONSENT AGENDA Ms. Fischer said Item 13 has been pulled administratively by the Fire Department. Ms. Fischer then read the consent agenda items 2 through 12 and 14 through 24. Ms. Hanna read the resolutions for items 25 through 35. Councilmember Sherwood asked to hear Item 30 separately. As a point of clarification for Item 29, Councilmember Tolmachoff asked Mr. Bailey to confirm for the record that the IGA does not put any liability on the Glendale taxpayers. Mr. Bailey said that was correct. He said statutorily, the city can approve the resolution, but there is no debt burden to the city at all. 2. 14-467 APPROVE SPECIAL EVENT LIQUOR LICENSE, GLENDALE ARTS COUNCIL Staff Contact: Susan Matousek, Revenue Administrator This agenda item was approved. 3. 14-468 APPROVE SPECIAL EVENT LIQUOR LICENSE, HEART FOR THE CITY City of Glendale Page 1 Printed on 1/14/2015 City Council Meeting Minutes-Final December 18,2014 Staff Contact: Susan Matousek, Revenue Administrator This agenda item was approved. 4. 14-492 APPROVE SPECIAL EVENT LIQUOR LICENSE, 100 CLUB OF ARIZONA Staff Contact: Susan Matousek, Revenue Administrator This agenda item was approved. 5. 14-469 APPROVE LIQUOR LICENSE NO. 5-14835, JIMBO'S SPORTS BAR & GRILL Staff Contact: Susan Matousek, Revenue Administrator This agenda item was approved. 6. 14-470 APPROVE LIQUOR LICENSE NO. 5-15092, HOT N JUICY CRAWFISH Staff Contact: Susan Matousek, Revenue Administrator This agenda item was approved. 7. 14-471 APPROVE LIQUOR LICENSE NO. 3-1131, WAL-MART SUPERCENTER #1532 Staff Contact: Susan Matousek, Revenue Administrator This agenda item was approved. 8. 14-483 AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A LINKING AGREEMENT WITH QCM TECHNOLOGIES, INC. FOR SERVER AND DATA STORAGE HARDWARE, SOFTWARE, MAINTENANCE AND SUPPORT Staff Contact: Tom Duensing, Director, Finance and Technology This agenda item was approved. 9. 14-484 AUTHORIZATION FOR A CONTRACT AMENDMENT WITH COPPER STATE COMMUNICATIONS, INC. FOR CITYWIDE TELEPHONE UPGRADE FOR CITY TELEPHONE EQUIPMENT, MAINTENANCE AND SUPPORT Staff Contact: Tom Duensing, Director, Finance and Technology This agenda item was approved. 10. 14-495 AUTHORIZATION FOR A CONTRACT AMENDMENT WITH CHERRYROAD FOR THE CITYWIDE HCM UPGRADE Staff Contact: Tom Duensing, Director, Finance and Technology This agenda item was approved. 11. 14-381 AGREEMENT EXTENSION WITH BAKER, DONELSON, BEARMAN, CALDWELL & BERKOWITZ, PC FOR FEDERAL LEGISLATIVE REPRESENTATIVE SERVICE OF LUKE AIR FORCE BASE City of Glendale Page 2 Printed on 1/14/2015 City Council Meeting Minutes-Final December 18,2014 Staff Contact: Brent Stoddard, Director, Intergovernmental Programs This agenda item was approved. 12. 14-482 POSITION RECLASSIFICATIONS Staff Contact: Jim Brown, Director, Human Resources and Risk Management This agenda item was approved. 13. 14-491 AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH STRENGTH TRAINING INCORPORATED FOR OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH MEDICAL SERVICES Staff Contact: Mark Burdick, Fire Chief This agenda item was administratively removed from the agenda. 14. 14-493 AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A LINKING AGREEMENT WITH PANASONIC CORPORATION OF NORTH AMERICA AND APPROVE THE PURCHASE OF MOBILE DATA COMPUTERS FOR THE GLENDALE POLICE DEPARTMENT UTILIZING A CITY OF TUCSON PURCHASING COOPERATIVE CONTRACT Staff Contact: Debora Black, Police Chief This agenda item was approved. 15. 14-494 EXPENDITURE AUTHORIZATION FROM THE MUNICIPAL ARTS FUND FOR "ART OF FIRST RESPONSE" PROJECT Staff Contact: Debora Black, Police Chief This agenda item was approved. 16. 14-502 AUTHORIZATION TO AMEND A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH BLACK AND VEATCH CORPORATION FOR PYRAMID PEAK WATER TREATMENT PLANT FACILITY ASSESSMENT Staff Contact: Craig Johnson, P.E., Director, Water Services This agenda item was approved. 17. 14-412 APPROVE EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS FOR ANNUAL SOFTWARE MAINTENANCE FOR THE SUPERVISORY CONTROL AND DATA ACQUISITION SYSTEMS FROM GE INTELLIGENT PLATFORMS, INC. Staff Contact: Craig Johnson, P.E., Director, Water Services This agenda item was approved. 18. 14-454 EXPENDITURE AUTHORIZATION FOR THE REPAIR OF PUMPS LOCATED AT THE OASIS WATER TREATMENT FACILITY WITH PUMP SYSTEMS, INC. Staff Contact: Craig Johnson, P.E., Director, Water Services City of Glendale Page 3 Printed on 1/14/2015 City Council Meeting Minutes-Final December 18,2014 This agenda item was approved. 19. 14-451 AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH STANTEC CONSULTING SERVICES INC. FOR WATERLINE IMPROVEMENTS Staff Contact: Craig Johnson, P.E., Director, Water Services This agenda item was approved. 20. 14-458 EXPENDITURE AUTHORIZATION FOR THE PURCHASE OF PARTS AND SUPPLIES FROM A SOLE SOURCE VENDOR, CP MANUFACTURING, INC. Staff Contact: Jack Friedline, Director, Public Works This agenda item was approved. 21. 14-459 AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH PARADIGM SOFTWARE, LLC, TO PURCHASE LICENSES'AND UPGRADE THE LANDFILL WEIGH SCALE SOFTWARE Staff Contact: Jack Friedline, Director, Public Works This agenda item was approved. 22. 14-464 AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH PARADIGM SOFTWARE, LLC, TO PURCHASE WEIGH SCALE SOFTWARE SUPPORT SERVICES FOR THE LANDFILL Staff Contact: Jack Friedline, Director, Public Works This agenda item was approved. 23. 14-465 AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH FCI CONSTRUCTORS, INC., FOR CONSTRUCTION OF PHASE ONE OF THE GLENDALE LANDFILL SCALE HOUSE RELOCATION PROJECT Staff Contact: Jack Friedline, Director, Public Works This agenda item was approved. 24. 14-476 AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO AMENDMENT NUMBER ONE TO EXTEND THE CURRENT AGREEMENT WITH STANLEY CONSULTANTS, INC. FOR THE DESIGN OF INTELLIGENT TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS INFRASTRUCTURE ON 67TH AVENUE, FROM GLENDALE AVENUE TO CHOLLA STREET Staff Contact: Jack Friedline, Director, Public Works This agenda item was approved. CONSENT RESOLUTIONS 25. 14-440 AUTHORIZATION TO TERMINATE AIRPORT LEASE AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT City of Glendale Page 4 Printed on 1/14/2015 City Council Meeting Minutes-Final December 18,2014 Staff Contact: Jack Friedline, Director, Public Works RESOLUTION NO. 4901 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 TERMINATION OF THE 2007 GLENDALE MUNICIPAL AIRPORT LEASE AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT AND THE AMENDMENT TO LEASE AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY AT THE GLENDALE AIRPORT WITH ENTERPRISE BANK. This agenda item was approved. 26. 14-447 AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT WITH THE CENTRAL ARIZONA WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT TO STORE WATER AT THE SUPERSTITION MOUNTAINS RECHARGE PROJECT Staff Contact: Craig Johnson, P.E., Director, Water Services RESOLUTION NO. 4902 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 CENTRAL ARIZONA WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT PROVIDING FOR THE STORAGE OF WATER AT THE SUPERSTITION MOUNTAINS RECHARGE PROJECT. This agenda item was approved. 27. 14-448 AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT WITH THE CENTRAL ARIZONA WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT TO STORE WATER AT THE HIEROGLYPHIC MOUNTAINS RECHARGE PROJECT Staff Contact: Craig Johnson, P.E., Director, Water Services RESOLUTION NO. 4903 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 CENTRAL ARIZONA WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT PROVIDING FOR THE STORAGE OF WATER AT THE HIEROGLYPHIC MOUNTAINS RECHARGE PROJECT. This agenda item was approved. 28. 14-449 AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT WITH THE CENTRAL ARIZONA WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT TO STORE WATER AT THE AGUA FRIA RECHARGE PROJECT Staff Contact: Craig Johnson, P.E., Director, Water Services RESOLUTION NO. 4904 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 CENTRAL ARIZONA WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT PROVIDING FOR THE STORAGE OF WATER AT THE AGUA FRIA RECHARGE PROJECT. This agenda item was approved. City of Glendale Page 5 Printed on 1/14/2015 City Council Meeting Minutes-Final December 18,2014 29. 14-488 ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE GLENDALE INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY'S ISSUANCE OF REVENUE BONDS NOT TO EXCEED $15,000,000 IN SUPPORT OF THE MIDWESTERN UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION'S STUDENT LOAN PROGRAM Staff Contact: Brian Friedman, Director, Office of Economic Development RESOLUTION NO. 4905 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 THE ISSUANCE BY THE INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, ARIZONA OF ITS STUDENT LOAN PROGRAM REVENUE BONDS(MIDWESTERN UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION)IN ONE OR MORE SERIES IN AN AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED$15,000,000. This agenda item was approved. 31. 14-498 AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH SP PLUS CORPORATION TO USE CITY-OWNED PROPERTY FOR PARKING ASSOCIATED WITH NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE GAMES TAKING PLACE AFTER JANUARY 1, 2015 THROUGH FEBRUARY 1, 2015 Staff Contact: Jean Moreno, Program Administrator, Office of Economic Development RESOLUTION NO. 4907 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 ENTERING INTO OF A LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH SP PLUS CORPORATION FOR THE USE OF CITY-OWNED PROPERTY IN THE VICINITY OF THE BETHANY HOME ROAD AND THE AGUA FRIA FREEWAY(LOOP 101)IN GLENDALE, ARIZONA TO BE UTILIZED FOR PARKING USES ASSOCIATED WITH NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE GAMES TAKING PLACE AFTER JANUARY 1, 2015 THROUGH FEBRUARY 1, 2015 IN EXCHANCE FOR LICENSE CONSIDERATION WITH AN IN-KIND VALUE THAT BENEFITS THE CITY OF GLENDALE. Mayor Weiers said Andrew Marwick requested to speak on Item 31 and asked him to come up and speak now. Andrew Marwick, a Phoenix resident, spoke about the parking situation at the stadium for the events related to the Super Bowl. He hoped this would relieve the city from some of its responsibilities regarding shuttle services for these events. He also spoke about friction between the owner of the Cardinals and the city, and hoped this would solve some of these issues. This agenda item was approved. 32. 14-490 AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO GRANT AGREEMENT DUIAC-I-016 WITH THE ARIZONA GOVERNOR'S OFFICE OF HIGHWAY SAFETY OVERSIGHT COUNCIL ON DRIVING OR OPERATING UNDER THE INFLUENCE ABATEMENT Staff Contact: Debora Black, Police Chief City of Glendale Page 6 Printed on 1/14/2015 City Council Meeting Minutes-Final December 18,2014 RESOLUTION NO. 4908 NEW SERIES WAS READ BY NUMBER AND TITLE ONLY, IT BEING A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, MARICOPA COUNTY, ARIZONA, AUTHORI-ZING THE CITY TO ENTER INTO A GRANT AGREEMENT WITH THE GOVERNOR'S OFFICE OF HIGHWAY SAFETY AND THE OVERSIGHT COUNCIL ON DRIVING OR OPERATING UNDER THE INFLUENCE ABATEMENT ON BEHALF OF THE GLENDALE POLICE DEPARTMENT. This agenda item was approved. 33. 14-487 AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A MODIFICATION TO THE INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT WITH THE ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE REGARDING ADMINISTRATION OF TAXES Staff Contact: Tom Duensing, Director, Finance and Technology RESOLUTION NO. 4909 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 ENTERING INTO A MODIFICATION TO AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT ENTITLED "MODIFICATION TO INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE AND CITY/TOWN"REGARDING AN INTERIM METHOD FOR AUDITING AND DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION. This agenda item was approved. 34. 14-443 AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE FOR ISSUANCE OF ANNUAL AND RENEWAL MUNICIPAL PRIVILEGE TAX LICENSES Staff Contact: Tom Duensing, Director, Finance and Technology RESOLUTION NO. 4910 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 ENTERING INTO AN AGREEMENT ENTITLED"AGREEMENT BETWEEN ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE AND THE CITY/TOWN OF GLENDALE ARIZONA"FOR ANNUAL MUNICIPAL PRIVILEGE TAX LICENSES AND TAX LICENSE RENEWALS. This agenda item was approved. 35. 14-485 ADOPT A RESOLUTION DECLARING AS A PUBLIC RECORD THAT CERTAIN DOCUMENT ENTITLED "2014 AMENDMENTS TO CHAPTER 21.1 (MODEL CITY PRIVILEGE (SALES) TAX CODE), ARTICLE III - LICENSING AND RECORDKEEPING, SEC. 21.1-300 THRU 21.1-380" Staff Contact: Tom Duensing, Director, Finance and Technology RESOLUTION NO. 4911 NEW SERIES WAS READ BY NUMBER AND TITLE ONLY, IT BEING A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, MARICOPA COUNTY, ARIZONA, DECLARING AS A PUBLIC RECORD THAT CERTAIN DOCUMENT FILED WITH THE CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE AND ENTITLED"2014 AMENDMENTS TO CHAPTER 21.1 (MODEL CITY PRIVILEGE (SALES) TAX CODE),ARTICLE III—LICENSING AND RECORDKEEPING, SEC. 21.1-300 THRU 21.1-380." This agenda item was approved. City of Glendale Page 7 Printed on 1/14/2015 City Council Meeting Minutes-Final December 18,2014 A motion was made by Councilmember Sherwood,seconded by Councilmember Chavira,that Consent Agenda items 2 through 12,14 through 24 and Consent Resolutions 25 through 29 and 31 through 35 be approved.The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 7- Mayor Weiers, Councilmember Aldama, Councilmember Chavira, Councilmember Hugh, Councilmember Sherwood, Councilmember Tolmachoff, and Councilmember Turner 30. 14-501 A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, MARICOPA COUNTY, ARIZONA, AFFIRMING GLENDALE'S COMMITMENT TO INCLUSION AND DIVERSITY IN ITS WORKFORCE, AND SIGNING ONE COMMUNITY'S UNITY PLEDGE Staff Contact: Brian Friedman, Director, Office of Economic Development Staff Contact: Jim Brown, Director, Human Resources and Risk Management Staff Contact: Nancy Mangone, Assistant City Attorney RESOLUTION NO. 4906 NEW SERIES WAS READ BY NUMBER AND TITLE ONLY, IT BEING A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, MARICOPA COUNTY, ARIZONA,AFFIRMING GLENDALE'S COMMITMENT TO INCLUSION AND DIVERSITY IN ITS WORKFORCE, AND SIGNING ONE COMMUNITY'S UNITY PLEDGE. Mr. Friedman said the topic of antidiscrimination was brought up as a Council item of special interest to affirm the city's commitment to inclusion and diversity in its workforce. Bob Gonzalo, a Barrel resident, said he was in favor of the resolution, but said it doesn't mean a thing if the city doesn't fulfill its promise. He spoke about the process that occurred when the City Manager was hired. He said the only person that interviewed the City Manager at the time was Councilmember Sherwood. He also spoke about the hiring of the two Assistant City Managers and a City Manager from another city that wasn't granted an interview. He said what is written down on a piece of paper means nothing. unless it is put in practice. 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, Councilmember Aldama, Councilmember Chavira, Councilmember Hugh, Councilmember Sherwood, Councilmember Tolmachoff, and Councilmember Turner PUBLIC HEARING-ORDINANCES 36. 14-444 ADOPT AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE MODEL CITY PRIVILEGE (SALES) TAX CODE, CHAPTER 21.1, ARTICLE III - LICENSING AND RECORDKEEPING AND DELETING CERTAIN PROVISIONS IN ARTICLE VII (ORDINANCE) (PUBLIC HEARING REQUIRED) Staff Contact: Tom Duensing, Director, Finance and Technology City of Glendale Page 8 Printed on 1/14/2015 City Council Meeting Minutes-Final December 18,2014 ORDINANCE NO. 2925 NEW SERIES, WAS READ BY NUMBER AND TITLE ONLY, IT BEING AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, MARICOPA COUNTY, ARIZONA, AMENDING CHAPTER 21.1 (MODEL CITY PRIVILEGE(SALES) TAX CODE) CONSISTENT WITH CHANGES APPROVED BY THE MUNICIPAL TAX CODE COMMISSION BY DELETING ARTICLE VII—REGULATIONS-PRIVILEGE AND EXCISE TAXES, REG. 21.1-300.1, 21,1-300.2, 21.1-310.1, 21.1-350.1, 21.1-350.2, 21.1-350.3, 21.1-360.1,AND 21.1-360.2 AND BY DELETING IN ITS ENTIRETY ARTICLE III—LICENSING AND RECORDKEEPING, SEC. 21.1-300 THROUGH 21.1-370,AND REPLACING IT WITH THAT DOCUMENT DECLARED A PUBLIC RECORD AND ENTITLED "2014 AMENDMENTS TO CHAPTER 21.1 (MODEL CITY PRIVILEGE(SALES) TAX CODE),ARTICLE III—LICENSING AND RECORDKEEPING, SEC. 21.1-300 THRU 21.1-380"AS SHOWN ON EXHIBIT A TO THE RESOLUTION DECLARING THE PUBLIC RECORD;ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE;AND PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY AND PROVING PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS. Mr. Duensing said the Model City Tax Code was adopted by the Arizona Municipal Tax Code Commission and he provided a short background for this item. He said these changes are being made in preparation for the transition of the administration of the sales tax collection and tax licensing from the city to the Arizona Department of Revenue. The Department of Revenue will begin tax collection on January 1, 2016. He explained the amendment includes elimination of the tax license application fee,proration of tax licensing fees for new applications, the addition of a requirement that real property rentals must be licensed by location to the property owners rather than property managers and a provision for the waiver of tax license penalty fees. He said Ms. Rios was instrumental in the implementation of the tax simplification and staff requests a public hearing be held and action be taken. Mayor Weiers opened the public hearing. There were no speakers and the public hearing was closed. 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, Councilmember Aldama, Councilmember Chavira, Councilmember Hugh, Councilmember Sherwood, Councilmember Tolmachoff, and Councilmember Turner ORDINANCES 37. 14-477 AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT WITH THE ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR PROPERTY EXCHANGES ALONG GRAND AVENUE Staff Contact: Jack Friedline, Director, Public Works ORDINANCE NO. 2926 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 EXECUTION OF AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT(IGA/JPA 13-0002457-I) WITH THE STATE OF ARIZONA, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, FOR PROPERTY EXCHANGES AND TRANSFERS FOR THE PURPOSE OF FINALIZING THE PREVIOUS INTERGOVERNMENT AGREEMENT(IGA/JPA 10-142-1)BETWEEN GLENDALE AND MARICOPA COUNTY DATED FEBRUARY 16, 2012 FOR A HIGHWAY IMPROVEMENT City of Glendale Page 9 Printed on 1/14/2015 City Council Meeting Minutes-Final December 18,2014 PROJECT IN AND AROUND THE AREAS OF US 60, GRAND AVENUE, AND 71ST AVENUE TO 43RD AVENUE. Jack Friedline said the item was for exchange of property along Grand Avenue. He said the city and the Arizona Department of Transportation have long worked together to make Grand Avenue safer, He said the land exchange identifies the properties to be exchanged between the city and ADOT. He also said these properties may be combined in the future to sell to new developers. He said this agreement also includes the cost to construct walls as part of the Grand Avenue Improvement Project. He said due to the disparity in value of the land being exchanged, ADOT will compensate the city for the property exchange, less the local share of wall costs in the amount of just over$256,000. A motion was made by Councilmember Turner,seconded by Councilmember Hugh,that this agenda item be approved.The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 7- Mayor Weiers, Councilmember Aldama, Councilmember Chavira, Councilmember Hugh, Councilmember Sherwood, Councilmember Tolmachoff, and Councilmember Turner REQUEST FOR FUTURE WORKSHOP AND EXECUTIVE SESSION A motion was made by Mayor Weiers,seconded by Councilmember Hugh,to hold the next regularly scheduled City Council Workshop on Tuesday,January 6, 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. He additionally moved to hold a Special City Council Workshop meeting on Friday,January 9,2015 at 9:00 A.M. in the Conference and Convention Center of the Renaissance Glendale Hotel and Spa,9495 West Coyotes Boulevard,Glendale,Arizona.The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 7- Mayor Weiers, Councilmember Aldama, Councilmember Chavira, Councilmember Hugh, Councilmember Sherwood, Councilmember Tolmachoff, and Councilmember Turner CITIZEN COMMENTS Arthur Thruston, a Cactus resident, said he came in the spirit of the holidays and he respected the beliefs of everyone. He spoke about the wonderful Christmas parade and thanked the Councilmembers for the wonderful jobs they are going to do. He wished everyone happy holidays. John Kelley, a Cholla resident, thanked the Councilmembers for serving the city. He asked the Council to seek public comment regarding equal rights. He said many cities have passed ordinances too quickly and without public comment. He said as a pastor, this ordinance will have a tremendous impact on the businesses and people of the city. Angela Hughes, a Phoenix resident, thanked everyone for supporting the unity pledge and for making a strong statement that the city is open for business to everyone. She encouraged the city to move forward with the discussion about adopting a nondiscrimination ordinance. Andrew Marwick, a Phoenix resident, he said a lot of city resources have been put into financing the arena. He said the revenues didn't seem to be doing very well for the hockey team. He spoke about the repair costs the arena is incurring, including the costs for a new scoreboard. He said the NHL has to look at other ways of upgrading the arena. City of Glendale Page 10 Printed on 1/14/2015 City Council Meeting Minutes-Final December 18,2014 COUNCIL COMMENTS AND SUGGESTIONS Councilmember Aldama said he was privileged to have voted on the unity pledge which will spotlight the west valley as a trendsetter. He encouraged staff to continue their attempts to diversity staff. He asked staff to consider qualified minorities when hiring. He thanked all the employees for the job they do. Councilmember Chavira agreed with the comments made by Councilmember Chavira and said it was privilege to be a part of supporting the unity pledge. He wished staff and members of the public happy holidays. He asked everyone to remember to find the positive in everything. Councilmember Hugh thanked Mayor Weiers for putting on the Christmas parade and his rotary club for their entry. Councilmember Sherwood welcomed the three new Councilmembers and wished the staff happy holidays. He mentioned former Vice Mayor Knaack and former Councilmember Martinez who were watching the meeting. Councilmember Tolmachoff reminded everyone what Christmas is all about and about those struggling. She said it is much more gratifying to give than to receive. Councilmember Turner thanked the staff and other members of the Council for their assistance during the transition period. He said the parade was a great event and he thanked Mayor Weiers for his efforts. He wished everyone happy holidays. • Mayor Weiers said the Christmas parade got people together who started new traditions for their families. He thanked the committees and all the people who worked really hard to make the parade a success. He said it didn't cost the taxpayers any money as it was all done by the citizens. He said some of the proceeds will go to Hope for Hunger Organization to help people in need. He mentioned that Governor Jan Brewer and Kurt Warner were in the parade. He wished everyone happy holidays. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 6:55 p.m. Pamela Hanna - City Clerk City of Glendale Page 11 Printed on 1/14/2015