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Meeting Minutes - Final
Tuesday, June 23, 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 23,2015
CALL TO ORDER
Rollcall
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
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PRAYER/INVOCATION
Pastor James Kordon of the Camelback Community Church offered the invocation.
CITIZEN COMMENTS
James Deibler, a Phoenix resident, thanked Mayor Weiers and the Councilmembers for
• cancelling the arena management deal and said the deal was a waste of money for
Glendale. He said they needed to lower the taxes in Glendale to match the city of
Scottsdale's tax rate. He said this would result in more jobs coming to Glendale and the
city could fund more programs in the city. He would also like to see Glendale partner
with the city of Tolleson to help provide it with clean drinking water and he spoke about
the wastewater treatment plants. He said the deal would benefit both Glendale and
Tolleson. He also wanted Mayor Weiers to attend an event at Midwestern University to
help raise money for autism disease research.
Shelly Honn, a Barrel resident, said she was here to discuss backyard chickens and
wanted the city to allow, in areas that were not restricted by HOA bylaws, residents to
have a limited number of hens per household with no roosters. She spoke about the fees
residents have to pay to allow that type of zoning, with no guarantee that the zoning would
change. She said she resides in a non-HOA development and her residence is not
zoned for chickens, She said they have had chickens for over two years and have not
had any issues until recently. She spoke about the ordinances she found while doing
research about this issue. She mentioned several cities that do allow chickens. She
also discussed the benefits of having chickens and said more people desire to have
chickens at their homes. She said the city should encourage farming on a micro scale
and said people who are interested in raising chickens already have them. She said she
would like to live as sustainable as possible.
Rev. Jarrett Maupin, a Phoenix resident, wanted to thank the Council for the tough
decisions they have made. He said a lot of people do appreciate the hard work they are
doing and decisions they are making.
Ron Kolb, an Ocotillo resident, wanted to pay tribute to Ken Jones, who recently passed
away. He said Mr. Jones really cared about the city and said Mr. Jones'past comments
have shown the city has made mistakes. He said it took a lot of guts for the Council to
do what they did regarding the Coyotes. He said special interest groups are coming after
the Councilmembers, who voted to cancel the Coyotes'contract, individually with recall
efforts. He said the deal should never have been made in the first place and it violated
state law. He said recall efforts won't be successful. He thanked the Council for being
accessible to discuss items, even when they disagree. He appreciates the dialogue with
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the Councilmembers.
John Mendibles, a Yucca resident, spoke of courage and insight by the Council. He said
the Council has been taking its time to move slowly on this issue. He said the city is not
backing down. He said the recall is insulting to the Council as honorable people. He
said the truth will come out. He said the city took a first step and asked how citizens
can support sports and not support veterans that fight for their freedom. He said the
Councilmembers will abide by the law.
Gary Hirsch, a Cactus resident, spoke about the recall committee sponsors. He said
there are times that Council conduct is so egregious that recall is necessary to restore
honor and reputation. He said the election for the recall of Councilmember Sherwood is
scheduled for November 3, 2015. He said there is a special interest group using this
issue as a launching pad to begin inappropriate recall requests which are without merit,
disrespectful of the voters and of the recall process. He said the stated reasons for the
recall is misleading and uses scare tactics regarding the Public Safety budgets. He said
there are no reasonable grounds for recall under these circumstances. He said the
Councilmembers have an obligation to protect the legal rights and interests of the
taxpayers of the city. He said citizens should actively oppose recall of those four
Councilmembers that voted to cancel the Coyotes'contract.
Randy Miller, a Barrel resident, said he was watching Councilmember Turner closely and
said he is proud of the job he has done. He spoke about his own run for Council and
said Councilmember Turner has addressed the elephant in the room. He said the
Councilmembers knew how serious this vote was and now is the time to stick to their
guns. He said the city is behind the Council. He asked the Council to stay the course
then stated they have his appreciation.
Justin Harris, a Phoenix resident, said he was President of the Glendale Law
Enforcement Association and said he was speaking on behalf of his coalition. He felt
compelled to come speak regarding the recall petitions that have been taken out. He
said he does not appreciate the Glendale First Political Committee misrepresenting facts
and saying the Council does not support Public Safety. He commented the people who
are heading up the recall effort attended a hockey game with Councilmember Sherwood
as a host. He also spoke about comments made by Bea Wyatt, a member of the
Committee. He said the five Councilmembers that voted to stop the agreement are the
Councilmembers that are now the subject of a recall. He said several Councilmembers
do support Public Safety. He said in years past, Public Safety has been understaffed
while the city gave millions of dollars to the hockey team. He thanked Mayor Weiers,
Vice Mayor Hugh, Councilmember Tolmachoff, Councilmember Aldama and
Councilmember Turner for their unwavering support of Public Safety. He thanked them
for upholding state law. He said he spoke up tonight to protect his members and the
public from a special interest group that wanted to use Public Safety as the reason for
the recall. He urged the public not to support the recall against Councilmember Turner
and Councilmember Tolmachoff because it is misrepresentation of the facts.
Mayor Weiers acknowledged that the former Mayor Scruggs was in the audience, and
welcomed her.
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF JUNE 9,2015 VOTING MEETING AND JUNE 10,2015
SPECIAL VOTING MEETING
1. 15-478 APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF THE JUNE 9, 2015 VOTING
MEETING AND THE JUNE 10, 2015 SPECIAL VOTING MEETING
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Staff Contact: Pamela Hanna, City Clerk
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
BOARDS,COMMISSIONS AND OTHER BODIES
APPROVE RECOMMENDED APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS,COMMISSIONS AND OTHER
BODIES
PRESENTED BY: Vice Mayor Ian Hugh
2. 15-456 BOARDS, COMMISSIONS & OTHER BODIES
Staff Contact: Brent Stoddard, Director, Intergovernmental Programs
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Hugh,seconded by Councilmember Turner,
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. 15-459 PROCLAIM JULY 2015 AS PARKS AND RECREATION MONTH
Staff Contact: Erik Strunk, Director, Community Services
Presented By: Office of the Mayor
Accepted By: Ms. Barbara R. Cole, Chairperson, Parks and Recreation
Commission, and Mr. John Krystek, Commissioner, and Mr. Robert Irons,
Commissioner
Mayor Weiers proclaimed July 2015 as Parks and Recreation Month.
The award was accepted by Barbara R. Cole, John Krystek and Robed Irons.
4. 15-306 PROCLAIM AUGUST 2015 AS DROWNING IMPACT AWARENESS
MONTH
Staff Contact: Chris DeChant, Interim Fire Chief
Presented By: Office of the Mayor
Accepted By: Ms. Lori Schmidt, President, Drowning Prevention Coalition
of Arizona
Mayor Weiers proclaimed August 2015 at Drowning Impact Awareness Month.
The award was accepted by Lori Schmidt.
CONSENT AGENDA
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Mr. Richard Bowers, Acting City Manager, read agenda item numbers 5 through 46.
Ms. Pamela Hanna, City Clerk, read consent agenda resolution item numbers 47 through
76 by number and title.
Councilmember Aldama requested that item 42 be heard separately.
Councilmember Chavira requested that item 49 be heard separately.
5. 15-389 APPROVE SPECIAL EVENT LIQUOR LICENSES, 100 CLUB OF
ARIZONA
Staff Contact: Susan Matousek, Revenue Administrator
This agenda item was approved.
6. 15-392 APPROVE SPECIAL EVENT LIQUOR LICENSE, ASSYRIAN CHURCH
OF THE EAST
Staff Contact: Susan Matousek, Revenue Administrator
This agenda item was approved.
7. 15-414 APPROVE SPECIAL EVENT LIQUOR LICENSE, LEUKEMIA&
LYMPHOMA SOCIETY
Staff Contact: Susan Matousek, Revenue Administrator
This agenda item was approved.
8. 15-393 APPROVE LIQUOR LICENSE NO. 5-16834, DESERT ROSE
Staff Contact: Susan Matousek, Revenue Administrator
This agenda item was approved.
9. 15-394 APPROVE LIQUOR LICENSE NO. 5-16821, SUSHI CATCHER
Staff Contact: Susan Matousek, Revenue Administrator
This agenda item was approved.
10. 15-415 APPROVE LIQUOR LICENSE NO. 1-48980, AMC THEATRES
WESTGATE 20
Staff Contact: Susan Matousek, Revenue Administrator
This agenda item was approved.
11. 15-417 APPROVE LIQUOR LICENSE NO. 1-20682, AMC THEATRES
ARROWHEAD TOWNE CENTER 14
Staff Contact: Susan Matousek, Revenue Administrator
This agenda item was approved.
12. 15-450 AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH PT ASSET
MANAGEMENT, D.B.A. PUBLIC TRUST ADVISORS, FOR INVESTMENT
ADVISORY SERVICES
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Staff Contact: Vicki Rios, Interim Director, Finance and Technology
This agenda item was approved.
13. 15-454 AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A MULTI-YEAR LINKING
AGREEMENT WITH W.W. GRAINGER, INC., FOR THE PURCHASE OF
RETAIL MAINTENANCE, REPAIR AND OPERATING COMMODITIES
AND RELATED SERVICES AND EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS
Staff Contact: Vicki Rios, Interim Director, Finance and Technology
This agenda item was approved.
14. 15-455 AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A MULTI-YEAR LINKING
AGREEMENT WITH HOME DEPOT, U.S.A., INC., FOR THE PURCHASE
OF RETAIL MAINTENANCE, REPAIR AND OPERATING COMMODITIES
AND RELATED SERVICES AND EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS
Staff Contact: Vicki Rios, Interim Director, Finance and Technology
This agenda item was approved.
15. 15-421 POSITION RECLASSIFICATIONS
Staff Contact: Jim Brown, Director, Human Resources and Risk
Management
This agenda item was approved.
16. 15-278 AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A LINKING AGREEMENT WITH HD
SUPPLY WATERWORKS GROUP, INC., DOING BUSINESS AS HD
SUPPLY WATERWORKS, LTD, FOR THE PURCHASE OF FIRE
HYDRANTS AND PARTS UTILIZING A CITY OF CHANDLER
COOPERATIVE PURCHASING CONTRACT
Staff Contact: Craig Johnson, P.E., Director, Water Services
This agenda item was approved.
17. 15-289 AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH WILSON ENGINEERS AND APPROVE THE
EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS FOR ODOR CONTROL AND DISINFECTION
SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS AT THE WEST AREA WATER
RECLAMATION FACILITY
Staff Contact: Craig Johnson, RE, Director, Water Services
This agenda item was approved.
18. 15-351 AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A LINKING AGREEMENT WITH
VULCAN ASPHALT, LLC, FOR THE PURCHASE OF ROAD
MATERIALS UTILIZING A CITY OF PEORIA COOPERATIVE
PURCHASING CONTRACT
Staff Contact: Craig Johnson, P.E., Director, Water Services
This agenda item was approved.
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19. 15-357 AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A LINKING AGREEMENT WITH
POLYDYNE, INC., FOR THE PURCHASE OF POLYMERS UTILIZING A
CITY OF SCOTTSDALE COOPERATIVE PURCHASING CONTRACT
Staff Contact: Craig Johnson, P.E., Director, Water Services
This agenda item was approved.
20. 15-358 AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONSTRUCTION MANAGER AT
RISK AGREEMENT WITH PCL CONSTRUCTION, INC., FOR DESIGN
PHASE SERVICES
Staff Contact: Craig Johnson, P.E., Director, Water Services
This agenda item was approved.
21. 15-364 AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH PRIMATECH L.L.C., FOR THE LOWER SYSTEM
WEST SIDE WASTEWATER MASTER PLAN UPDATE
Staff Contact: Craig Johnson, P.E., Director, Water Services
This agenda item was approved.
22. 15-371 AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A LINKING AGREEMENT WITH DPC
ENTERPRISES, L.P., FOR THE PURCHASE OF CHLORINE UTILIZING A
CITY OF MESA COOPERATIVE PURCHASING CONTRACT
Staff Contact: Craig Johnson, P.E., Director, Water Services
This agenda item was approved.
23. 15-372 AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A LINKING AGREEMENT WITH
THATCHER COMPANY OF ARIZONA, INC., FOR THE PURCHASE OF
25% CAUSTIC SODA, SODIUM BISULFITE, AND FLUORIDE UTILIZING
A CITY OF MESA COOPERATIVE PURCHASING CONTRACT
Staff Contact: Craig Johnson, P.E., Director, Water Services
This agenda item was approved.
24. 15-425 AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A LINKING AGREEMENT WITH J.R.
FILANC CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC., AND APPROVE THE
EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF A SURGE
TANK AT THE HILLCREST RANCH BOOSTER STATION
Staff Contact: Craig Johnson, P.E, Director, Water Services
This agenda item was approved.
25. 15-381 FISCAL YEAR 2015-16 PERFORMING ARTS PARTNERSHIP
PROGRAM
Staff Contact: Erik Strunk, Director, Community Services
This agenda item was approved.
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26. 15-464 AWARD OF BID AND AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO AN
AGREEMENT FOR SERVICES WITH BAKER & TAYLOR, LLC, FOR
MEDIA RESOURCES, EBOOKS, AND ERESOURCES
Staff Contact: Erik Strunk, Director, Community Services
This agenda item was approved.
27. 15-465 AWARD OF BID AND AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO AN
AGREEMENT FOR SERVICES WITH BRAINFUSE, INC., FOR
ELECTRONIC SERVICES
Staff Contact: Erik Strunk, Director, Community Services
This agenda item was approved.
28. 15-463 AWARD OF BID AND AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO AN
AGREEMENT FOR SERVICES WITH MIDWEST TAPE, LLC, FOR
MEDIA RESOURCES AND ELECTRONIC RESOURCES
Staff Contact: Erik Strunk, Director, Community Services
This agenda item was approved.
29. 15-466 AWARD OF BID AND AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO AN
AGREEMENT FOR SERVICES WITH OVERDRIVE, INC., FOR EBOOKS
AND ERESOURCES
Staff Contact: Erik Strunk, Director, Community Services
This agenda item was approved.
30. 15-467 AWARD OF BID AND AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO AN
AGREEMENT FOR SERVICES WITH RECORDED BOOKS, INC., FOR
MEDIA AND ELECTRONIC RESOURCES
Staff Contact: Erik Strunk, Director, Community Services
This agenda item was approved.
31. 15-460 AWARD OF CONTRACT TO DIAMOND RIDGE DEVELOPMENT
CORPORATION FOR TRADE MAINTENANCE SERVICES FOR
COMMUNITY HOUSING
Staff Contact: Erik Strunk, Director, Community Services
This agenda item was approved.
32. 15-383 EXPENDITURE AUTHORIZATION FOR LEAGUE OF ARIZONA CITIES
AND TOWNS 2015-16 MEMBERSHIP DUES
Staff Contact: Brent Stoddard, Director, Intergovernmental Programs
This agenda item was approved.
33. 15-445 AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT FOR HELICOPTER
AIR-MEDICAL AND LOGISTIC OPERATIONS (HALO) WITH
PETROLEUM HELICOPTERS INCORPORATED AIR MEDICAL, LLC
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Staff Contact: Chris DeChant, Interim Fire Chief
This agenda item was approved.
34. 15-424 AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH GREATER PHOENIX ECONOMIC COUNCIL
Staff Contact: Brian Friedman, Director, Economic Development
This agenda item was approved.
35. 15-388 AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT
WITH COMBS CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC., FOR THE
FY2014/2015 MILL AND OVERLAY PROJECT
Staff Contact: Jack Friedline, Director, Public Works
This agenda item was approved.
36. 15-390 AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH
HEMPELMAN AUTO PARTS CO., DOING BUSINESS AS NAPA AUTO
PARTS, FOR ONSITE AUTOMOTIVE AND HEAVY EQUIPMENT PARTS,
REPAIR, AND SERVICES
Staff Contact: Jack Friedline, Director, Public Works
This agenda item was approved.
37. 15-398 APPROVAL OF THE FISCAL YEAR 2015-16 GILA RIVER ARENA
CAPITAL REPAIRS/REPLACEMENT PROGRAM; AUTHORIZATION FOR
THE ACTING CITY MANAGER TO RELEASE ESCROW ACCOUNT
FUNDS TO ICEARIZONA MANAGER CO., LP, FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
2015-16 GILA RIVER ARENA CAPITAL REPAIRS/REPLACEMENT
PROGRAM
Staff Contact: Jack Friedline, Director, Public Works
This agenda item was approved.
38. 15-400 APPROVAL OF THE FISCAL YEAR 2015-16 CAMELBACK RANCH —
GLENDALE CAPITAL REPAIRS/REPLACEMENT PROGRAM;
AUTHORIZATION FOR THE ACTING CITY MANAGER TO EXPEND
FUNDS TO REIMBURSE CAMELBACK SPRING TRAINING, LLC, FOR
CAPITAL REPAIRS MADE AT CAMELBACK RANCH - GLENDALE IN
FISCAL YEAR 2015-16
Staff Contact: Jack Friedline, Director, Public Works
This agenda item was approved.
39. 15-401 AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT
WITH TSG CONSTRUCTORS, LLC, FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE
TRANSIT CENTER AT ARROWHEAD TOWNE CENTER
Staff Contact: Jack Friedline, Director, Public Works
This agenda item was approved.
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40. 15-402 AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH
KIMLEY-HORN AND ASSOCIATES, INC., FOR INTELLIGENT
TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM ENHANCEMENTS TO THE CENTRAL
TRAFFIC SIGNAL SYSTEM SOFTWARE
Staff Contact: Jack Friedline, Director, Public Works
This agenda item was approved.
41. 15-403 AUTHORIZATION FOR COOPERATIVE PURCHASE OF TIRE SERVICE
WORKER'S SERVICE WITH BRIDGESTONE AMERICAS TIRE
OPERATIONS, LLC, DOING BUSINESS AS GCR TIRES & SERVICE
Staff Contact: Jack Friedline, Director, Public Works
This agenda item was approved.
43. 15-406 AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH COFFMAN ASSOCIATES, INC., FOR THE
AIRPORT LAYOUT PLAN UPDATE AND NARRATIVE REPORT
Staff Contact: Jack Friedline, Director, Public Works
This agenda item was approved.
44. 15-407 AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH HDR ENGINEERING, INC., FOR THE GLENDALE
TRANSPORTATION PLAN UPDATE
Staff Contact: Jack Friedline, Director, Public Works
This agenda item was approved.
45. 15-408 AUTHORIZATION FOR COOPERATIVE PURCHASE OF TIRES AND
SERVICES WITH BRIDGESTONE AMERICAS TIRE OPERATIONS, LLC
Staff Contact: Jack Friedline, Director, Public Works
This agenda item was approved.
46. 15-412 AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH
ARROWHEAD TOWNE CENTER, LLC, FOR THE LOCATION OF A
TRANSIT CENTER FACILITY
Staff Contact: Jack Friedline, Director, Public Works
This agenda item was approved.
CONSENT RESOLUTIONS
47. 15-411 AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 TO AN
INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF PHOENIX
FOR FIXED-ROUTE BUS SERVICE
Staff Contact: Jack Friedline, Director, Public Works
RESOLUTION NO. 4966 NEW SERIES WAS READ BY NUMBER AND TITLE ONLY,
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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 OF AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT
WITH THE CITY OF PHOENIX FOR THE OPERATION OF FIXED ROUTE BUS
SERVICES IN THE CITY OF GLENDALE.
This agenda item was approved.
48. 15-420 AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO AN AMENDMENT TO AN
INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT WITH THE REGIONAL PUBLIC
TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY FOR TRANSIT SERVICES
Staff Contact: Jack Friedline, Director, Public Works
RESOLUTION NO. 4967 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 AMENDMENT TO THE INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT WITH
THE REGIONAL PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY(RPTA)FOR THE
PROVISION OF PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION SERVICES.
This agenda item was approved.
50. 15-457 AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A LIBRARY SERVICES TECHNOLOGY
ACT GRANT: "GO MOBILE @ YOUR LIBRARY" FOR THE GLENDALE
PUBLIC LIBRARY SYSTEM
Staff Contact: Erik Strunk, Director, Community Services
RESOLUTION NO. 4969 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 SUBMISSION AND
ACCEPTING THE LIBRARY SERVICES AND TECHNOLOGY ACT GRANT IN THE
APPROXIMATE AMOUNT OF$41,789 FROM THE ARIZONA STATE LIBRARY,
ARCHIVES AND PUBLIC RECORDS AGENCY FOR THE"GO MOBILE @ YOUR
LIBRARY"PROJECT.
This agenda item was approved.
51. 15-458 AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A LIBRARY SERVICES TECHNOLOGY
ACT GRANT: "TELL YOUR STORY @ YOUR LIBRARY" FOR THE
GLENDALE PUBLIC LIBRARY SYSTEM
Staff Contact: Erik Strunk, Director, Community Services
RESOLUTION NO. 4970 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 SUBMISSION AND
ACCEPTING THE LIBRARY SERVICES AND TECHNOLOGY ACT GRANT IN THE
APPROXIMATE AMOUNT OF$22,450 FROM THE ARIZONA STATE LIBRARY,
ARCHIVES AND PUBLIC RECORDS AGENCY FOR THE"TELL YOUR STORY @
YOUR LIBRARY"PROJECT.
This agenda item was approved.
52. 15-462 AMENDMENT TO THE FY 2014-2015 INTERGOVERNMENTAL
AGREEMENT WITH MARICOPA COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN
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SERVICES
Staff Contact: Erik Strunk, Director, Community Services
RESOLUTION NO. 4971 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 AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT WITH THE
MARICOPA COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES FOR INCREASED
FUNDING FOR THE INFILL HOUSING PROJECTS.
This agenda item was approved.
53. 15-461 AUTHORIZATION TO AMEND THE FY 2014-2015 HABITAT FOR
HUMANITY CENTRAL ARIZONA HOME DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT
C-9765
Staff Contact: Erik Strunk, Director, Community Services
RESOLUTION NO. 4972 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 A FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT FOR INFILL
HOUSING DEVELOPMENT UNDER THE HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIP
PROGRAM WITH HABITAT FOR HUMANITY CENTRAL ARIZONA;AND DIRECTING
THAT THE AGREEMENT BE RECORDED.
This agenda item was approved.
54. 15-447 AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL
AGREEMENT WITH MARICOPA COUNTY TO PROVIDE ELECTION
SERVICE FOR THE 2015 SPECIAL ELECTION AND APPROVE A
FY15-16 GENERAL FUND CONTINGENCY REQUEST
Staff Contact: Pamela Hanna, City Clerk
RESOLUTION NO. 4973 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 AGREEMENT WITH THE MARICOPA COUNTY ELECTIONS
DEPARTMENT FOR ELECTION SERVICES;AND FURTHER AUTHORIZING A
BUDGET APPROPRIATION TRANSFER.
This agenda item was approved.
55. 15-413 AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL
AGREEMENT WITH THE ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE
REGARDING ADMINISTRATION OF TAXES
Staff Contact: Vicki Rios, Interim Director, Finance and Technology
RESOLUTION NO. 4974 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
INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT ENTITLED"INTERGOVERNMENTAL
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE STATE OF ARIZONA AND CITY/TOWN OF
GLENDALE"REGARDING THE ADMINISTRATION OF TRANSACTION PRIVILEGE
TAX.
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This agenda item was approved.
56. 15-327 AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL
AGREEMENT WITH GLENDALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT
NO. 40 FOR THE SERVICES OF A SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER AT
TWO SCHOOL CAMPUSES DURING THE 2015-16 SCHOOL YEAR
Staff Contact: Debora Black, Police Chief
RESOLUTION NO. 4975 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 GLENDALE ELEMENTARY
SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 40 FOR SERVICES OF SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICERS AT
THE FOLLOWING SCHOOLS: ONE POLICE OFFICER AT CHALLENGER MIDDLE
SCHOOL AND ONE POLICE OFFICER AT HAROLD W. SMITH ELEMENTARY
SCHOOL TO AID IN REDUCING CRIME THROUGH EDUCATION, POSITIVE
INTERACTION AND ENFORCEMENT.
This agenda item was approved.
57. 15-418 AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO GRANT AGREEMENT DUIAC-E-055
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
RESOLUTION NO. 4976 NEW SERIES WAS READ BY NUMBER AND TITLE ONLY,
IT BEING A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE,
MARICOPA COUNTY, ARIZONA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY 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.
58. 15-427 AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL
AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF TOLLESON TO PROVIDE LAW
ENFORCEMENT AND SECURITY SERVICES FOR THE UNIVERSITY
OF PHOENIX STADIUM
Staff Contact: Debora Black, Police Chief
RESOLUTION NO. 4977 NEW SERIES WAS READ BY NUMBER AND TITLE ONLY,
IT BEING A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE,
MARICOPA COUNTY, ARIZONA, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE ENTERING
INTO OF AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF TOLLESON
FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT AND SECURITY SERVICES FOR EVENTS AT THE
UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX STADIUM ON BEHALF OF THE GLENDALE POLICE
DEPARTMENT.
This agenda item was approved.
59. 15-428 AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL
AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF PEORIA TO PROVIDE LAW
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ENFORCEMENT AND SECURITY SERVICES FOR THE UNIVERSITY
OF PHOENIX STADIUM
Staff Contact: Debora Black, Police Chief
RESOLUTION NO. 4978 NEW SERIES WAS READ BY NUMBER AND TITLE ONLY,
IT BEING A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE,
MARICOPA COUNTY, ARIZONA, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE ENTERING
INTO OF AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF PEORIA
FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT AND SECURITY SERVICES FOR EVENTS AT THE
UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX STADIUM ON BEHALF OF THE GLENDALE POLICE
DEPARTMENT.
This agenda item was approved.
60. 15-429 AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL
AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF GOODYEAR TO PROVIDE LAW
ENFORCEMENT AND SECURITY SERVICES FOR THE UNIVERSITY
OF PHOENIX STADIUM
Staff Contact: Debora Black, Police Chief
RESOLUTION NO. 4979 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 CITY OF GOODYEAR FOR
LAW ENFORCEMENT AND SECURITY SERVICES FOR EVENTS AT THE
UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX STADIUM ON BEHALF OF THE GLENDALE POLICE
DEPARTMENT.
This agenda item was approved.
61. 15-430 AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL
AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF BUCKEYE TO PROVIDE LAW
ENFORCEMENT AND SECURITY SERVICES FOR THE UNIVERSITY
OF PHOENIX STADIUM
Staff Contact: Debora Black, Police Chief
RESOLUTION NO. 4980 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 CITY OF BUCKEYE FOR
LAW ENFORCEMENT AND SECURITY SERVICES FOR EVENTS AT THE
UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX STADIUM ON BEHALF OF THE GLENDALE POLICE
DEPARTMENT.
This agenda item was approved.
62. 15-431 AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL
AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF PHOENIX TO PROVIDE LAW
ENFORCEMENT AND SECURITY SERVICES FOR THE UNIVERSITY
OF PHOENIX STADIUM
Staff Contact: Debora Black, Police Chief
RESOLUTION NO. 4981 NEW SERIES WAS READ BY NUMBER AND TITLE ONLY,
IT BEING A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE,
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MARICOPA COUNTY, ARIZONA, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE ENTERING
INTO OF AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF PHOENIX
FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT AND SECURITY SERVICES FOR EVENTS AT THE
UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX STADIUM ON BEHALF OF THE GLENDALE POLICE
DEPARTMENT.
This agenda item was approved.
63. 15-432 AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL
AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF SURPRISE TO PROVIDE LAW
ENFORCEMENT AND SECURITY SERVICES FOR THE UNIVERSITY
OF PHOENIX STADIUM
Staff Contact: Debora Black, Police Chief
RESOLUTION NO. 4982 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 CITY OF SURPRISE FOR
LAW ENFORCEMENT AND SECURITY SERVICES FOR EVENTS AT THE
UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX STADIUM ON BEHALF OF THE GLENDALE POLICE
DEPARTMENT.
This agenda item was approved.
64. 15-433 AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL
AGREEMENT WITH THE ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
TO PROVIDE LAW ENFORCEMENT AND SECURITY SERVICES FOR
THE UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX STADIUM
Staff Contact: Debora Black, Police Chief
RESOLUTION NO. 4983 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 ARIZONA
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT AND SECURITY
SERVICES OF EVENTS AT THE UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX STADIUM ON BEHALF
OF THE GLENDALE POLICE DEPARTMENT.
This agenda item was approved.
65. 15-437 AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL
AGREEMENT WITH THE ARIZONA BOARD OF REGENTS FOR AND
ON BEHALF OF ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY TO PROVIDE LAW
ENFORCEMENT AND SECURITY SERVICES FOR THE UNIVERSITY
OF PHOENIX STADIUM
Staff Contact: Debora Black, Police Chief
RESOLUTION NO. 4984 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 ARIZONA BOARD OF
REGENTS FOR AND ON BEHALF OF ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY FOR LAW
ENFORCEMENT AND SECURITY SERVICES FOR EVENTS AT THE UNIVERSITY OF
PHOENIX STADIUM ON BEHALF OF THE GLENDALE POLICE DEPARTMENT.
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This agenda item was approved.
66. 15-438 AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL
AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF AVONDALE TO PROVIDE LAW
ENFORCEMENT AND SECURITY SERVICES FOR THE UNIVERSITY
OF PHOENIX STADIUM
Staff Contact: Debora Black, Police Chief
RESOLUTION NO. 4985 NEW SERIES WAS READ BY NUMBER AND TITLE ONLY,
IT BEING A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE,
MARICOPA COUNTY,ARIZONA,AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE ENTERING
INTO OF AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF AVONDALE
FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT AND SECURITY SERVICES FOR EVENTS AT THE
UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX STADIUM ON BEHALF OF THE GLENDALE POLICE
DEPARTMENT.
This agenda item was approved.
67. 15-439 AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL
AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF CHANDLER TO PROVIDE LAW
ENFORCEMENT AND SECURITY SERVICES FOR THE UNIVERSITY
OF PHOENIX STADIUM
Staff Contact: Debora Black, Police Chief
RESOLUTION NO. 4986 NEW SERIES WAS READ BY NUMBER AND TITLE ONLY,
IT BEING A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE,
MARICOPA COUNTY, ARIZONA, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE ENTERING
INTO OF AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF CHANDLER
FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT AND SECURITY SERVICES FOR EVENTS AT THE
UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX STADIUM ON BEHALF OF THE GLENDALE POLICE
DEPARTMENT.
This agenda item was approved.
68. 15-440 AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL
AGREEMENT WITH MARICOPA COUNTY TO PROVIDE LAW
ENFORCEMENT AND SECURITY SERVICES FOR THE UNIVERSITY
OF PHOENIX STADIUM
Staff Contact: Debora Black, Police Chief
RESOLUTION NO. 4987 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 MARICOPA COUNTY FOR
LAW ENFORCEMENT AND SECURITY SERVICES FOR EVENTS AT THE
UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX STADIUM ON BEHALF OF THE GLENDALE POLICE
DEPARTMENT.
This agenda item was approved.
69. 15-442 AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL
AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF SCOTTSDALE TO PROVIDE LAW
ENFORCEMENT AND SECURITY SERVICES FOR THE UNIVERSITY
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Staff Contact: Debora Black, Police Chief
RESOLUTION NO. 4988 NEW SERIES WAS READ BY NUMBER AND TITLE ONLY,
IT BEING A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE,
MARICOPA COUNTY, ARIZONA, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE ENTERING
• INTO OF AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF
SCOTTSDALE FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT AND SECURITY SERVICES FOR EVENTS
AT THE UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX STADIUM ON BEHALF OF THE GLENDALE
POLICE DEPARTMENT.
This agenda item was approved.
70. 15-443 AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL
AGREEMENT WITH THE TOWN OF WICKENBURG TO PROVIDE LAW
ENFORCEMENT AND SECURITY SERVICES FOR THE UNIVERSITY
OF PHOENIX STADIUM
Staff Contact: Debora Black, Police Chief
RESOLUTION NO. 4989 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 TOWN OF
WICKENBURG FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT AND SECURITY SERVICES FOR
EVENTS AT THE UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX STADIUM ON BEHALF OF THE
GLENDALE POLICE DEPARTMENT.
This agenda item was approved.
71. 15-444 AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE
INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT WITH TOLLESON UNION HIGH
SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 214 FOR THE SERVICES OF A SCHOOL
RESOURCE OFFICER AT ONE SCHOOL CAMPUS DURING THE
2014-15 SCHOOL YEAR
Staff Contact: Debora Black, Police Chief
RESOLUTION NO. 4990 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 THE INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT WITH
TOLLESON UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 214 AMENDING PAYMENT
AMOUNT AND THE SCOPE OF THE AGREEMENT.
This agenda item was approved.
72. 15-448 AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL
AGREEMENT WITH TOLLESON UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT NO.
214 FOR THE SERVICES OF A SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER AT
ONE SCHOOL CAMPUS DURING THE 2015-16 SCHOOL YEAR
Staff Contact: Debora Black, Police Chief
RESOLUTION NO. 4991 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
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INTO OF AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT WITH TOLLESON UNION HIGH
SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 214 FOR SERVICES OF A SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER
AT COPPER CANYON HIGH SCHOOL TO AID IN REDUCING CRIME THROUGH
EDUCATION, POSITIVE INTERACTION AND ENFORCEMENT.
This agenda item was approved.
73. 15-449 AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL
AGREEMENT WITH PEORIA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR THE
SERVICES OF A SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER AT TWO SCHOOL
CAMPUSES DURING THE 2015-16 SCHOOL YEAR
Staff Contact: Debora Black, Police Chief
RESOLUTION NO. 4992 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 PEORIA UNIFIED
SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR SERVICES OF SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICERS AT THE
FOLLOWING SCHOOLS: ONE POLICE OFFICER AT CACTUS HIGH SCHOOL AND
ONE POLICE OFFICER AT IRONWOOD HIGH SCHOOL TO AID IN REDUCING CRIME
THROUGH EDUCATION, POSITIVE INTERACTION AND ENFORCEMENT.
This agenda item was approved.
74. 15-452 AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL
AGREEMENT WITH GLENDALE UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR
THE SERVICES OF A SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER AT TWO
SCHOOL CAMPUSES DURING THE 2015-16 SCHOOL YEAR
Staff Contact: Debora Black, Police Chief
RESOLUTION NO. 4993 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 GLENDALE UNION HIGH
SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR SERVICES OF SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICERS AT THE
FOLLOWING SCHOOLS: ONE POLICE OFFICER AT GLENDALE HIGH SCHOOL AND
ONE POLICE OFFICER AT INDEPENDENCE HIGH SCHOOL TO AID IN REDUCING
CRIME THROUGH EDUCATION, POSITIVE INTERACTION AND ENFORCEMENT.
This agenda item was approved.
75. 15-471 AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A LICENSE AND USE AGREEMENT
FOR THE GLENDALE REGIONAL HEALTH CENTER AND A
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR PUBLIC SAFETY
PHYSICALS AND RELATED HEALTH SERVICES WITH STRENGTH
TRAINING INCORPORATED
Staff Contact: Chris DeChant, Interim Fire Chief
RESOLUTION NO.4994 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 A LICENSE AND USE AGREEMENT FOR GLENDALE REGIONAL HEALTH
CENTER WITH STRENGTH TRAINING, INC. FOR THE USE OF CITY-OWNED
PROPERTY COMMONLY KNOWN AS THE HEALTH CENTER AT THE GLENDALE
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REGIONAL PUBLIC SAFETY TRAINING CENTER LOCATED AT 11550 WEST
GLENDALE AVENUE.
This agenda item was approved.
76. 15-477 AWARD OF PROPOSAL 15-06, PROPERTY.MANAGEMENT
SERVICES
Staff Contact: Jack Friedline, Director, Public Works
RESOLUTION NO. 4995 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 AGREEMENT ENTITLED"PROPERTY MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT
FOR THE BANK OF AMERICA PLAZA & THE PROMENADE AT PALMAIRE"
BETWEEN CITY OF GLENDALE AND MODE REAL ESTATE MANAGEMENT
SERVICES REGARDING THE REAL PROPERTY AT 5800 WEST GLENN DRIVE
("OFFICE SPACE"),AND THE STREET LEVEL RETAIL COMPONENT OF BANK OF
AMERICA PLAZA PARKING GARAGE, KNOWN AS"THE PROMENADE AT
PALMAIRE,"LOCATED AT 5835 WEST PALMAIRE AVENUE("STREET RETAIL").
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 5 through 41,43
through 46 and Consent Resolutions 47,48 and 50 through 76. 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
42. 15-405 AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH
VOUCHER RIDE, LLC, FOR THE TAXI VOUCHER PROGRAM
Staff Contact: Jack Friedline, Director, Public Works
Councilmember Aldama said he wanted to hear this item separately so citizens would be
aware of the service the city provides. He also wanted to hear some of the background
for this item.
Mr. Friedline said this item was a request to enter into a one year agreement with
Voucher Ride, LLC to administer and operate the taxi voucher program. This program
was developed to provide transportation options for eligible Glendale residents for
medical treatment. He explained the program provides a 75 percent subsidy towards the
fare of an eligible trip and is capped at a maximum trip cost of$15, and the resident is
responsible for the remaining cost of the trip. Last fiscal year, this program provided over
8,000 rides. After the RFP process, Voucher Ride was selected to run this program.
Councilmember Aldama said illnesses attack all ages and it is a service the citizens can
use, and thanked Mr. Friedline for his presentation and wanted everyone to be aware of
this program.
A motion was made by Councilmember Sherwood,seconded by
Councilmember Aldama,that this agenda item be approved.The motion
carried by the following vote:
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Aye: 7- Mayor Weiers, Vice Mayor Hugh, Councilmember Aldama, Councilmember
Chavira, Councilmember Sherwood, Councilmember Tolmachoff, and
Councilmember Turner
49. 15-419 FISCAL YEAR 2015-16 COUNCIL GOAL/PRIORITY SETTING
Staff Contact: Richard A. Bowers, Acting City Manager
RESOLUTION NO. 4968 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 KEY PRIORITIES OF THE
GLENDALE CITY COUNCIL FOR FISCAL YEAR 2015-2016.
Mr. Bowers said at the beginning of the year, Council would discuss the upcoming budget
season. He said although that did not occur this year, he took the proposal from last
year and added a strengthened economic development component. He said this item
needs to be approved by Council so it can be included in the budget.
Councilmember Chavira said this item did not mention Public Safety or the Fire
Department's eroding call times. He wanted to make sure this had been entered into the
city's priority goals, because this has been an ongoing issue.
Mr. Bowers said he is happy to include that if the Council wishes. He said this was
previously in the Council's priorities, but was removed about three years ago, with the
Council belief that this priority was a given. He said it may be appropriate to add this
back in.
Mayor Weiers said he would like someone to read what Councilmember Chavira would
like added in so the public is aware of it.
Councilmember Aldama said it is a great idea to include Public Safety on Council's
priority list, but also asked to include both Police and Fire, with Public Safety as a whole,
included in this priority.
Councilmember Chavira said he was specific on this because it has been a hot topic of
discussion for a while. He also said he would never separate Police and Fire and
confirmed Councilmember Aldama was right. He wanted to consider these as a whole.
Mr. Bower said staff would make that change. He asked it if was appropriate to include a
commitment to come back with a five year plan.
Councilmember Aldama asked if this would commence after July 1st.
Mr. Bowers said that was correct.
Councilmember Chavira said that was the point he wanted to make and did want to
address this immediately. He wants this added to the five year plan, but wanted to make
sure this issue got the attention it deserved.
Councilmember Sherwood said they talked about this in the last workshop and about
doing a needs analysis to see what deficiencies they were facing.
A motion was made by Councilmember Chavira,seconded by
Councilmember Sherwood,that this agenda item be amended to include
addressing public safety.The motion carried by the following vote:
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Aye: 7- Mayor Weiers,Vice Mayor Hugh, Councilmember Aldama, Councilmember
Chavira, Councilmember Sherwood, Councilmember Tolmachoff, and
Councilmember Turner
PUBLIC HEARING-LAND DEVELOPMENT ACTIONS
77. 15-468 GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT (GPA) GPA14-04 (RESOLUTION)AND
REZONING (ZON)APPLICATION ZON14-06 (ORDINANCE):
ORANGEWOOD RANCH - 7606 NORTH 83RD AVENUE (PUBLIC
HEARING REQUIRED)
Staff Contact: Jon M. Froke, AICP, Planning Director
RESOLUTION NO. 4996 NEW SERIES WAS READ BY NUMBER AND TITLE ONLY,
IT BEING A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE,
MARICOPA COUNTY,ARIZONA,AMENDING THE GENERAL PLAN MAP OF THE
CITY OF GLENDALE, ARIZONA, BY APPROVING GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT
GPA 14-04 FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 7606 NORTH 83RD AVENUE.
ORDINANCE NO. 2942 NEW SERIES, WAS READ BY NUMBER AND TITLE ONLY, IT
BEING AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, MARICOPA
COUNTY,ARIZONA, REZONING APPROXIMATELY 16.12 ACRES ON LAND
LOCATED ALONG THE WEST SIDE OF NORTH 83RD AVENUE AND NORTH OF THE
WEST ORANGEWOOD AVENUE ALIGNMENT JUST NORTH OF THE MIDPOINT
BETWEEN GLENDALE AND NORTHERN AVENUES FROM A-1 (AGRICULTURAL) TO
R1-8(SINGLE RESIDENCE);AMENDING THE ZONING MAP;AND PROVIDING FOR
AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Mr. Froke said these are companion applications for a new residential subdivision located
at 83rd Avenue and Orangewood Avenue. He said the applications are to amend the
General Plan and ask for a slight density increase and rezoning the property from A-1 to
R1-8. The applicant is asking for 43 lots, which is relatively low density. He said the
R1-8 zoning is compatible for the area. He said staff does recommend approval of both
applications, subject to stipulations as recommended by the Planning Commission.
• Councilmember Aldama asked a question about two story building lots on the perimeter
of the subdivision.
Mr. Froke said the result is the applicant has agreed to limit the lots in this area, and
explained where the two story homes would be located. He said no other concessions
were made by the applicant.
Councilmember Aldama said there was resolution to the community concerns.
Mr. Froke said for the most part there was, and that staff have been in contact with one
citizen since the Planning Commission meeting. That citizen resides in a two story
home near the development and is asking that the lot to the north of their property be
restricted to a one story home.
Councilmember Aldama asked how many two story homes were the citizens concerned
about, and how many were actually reduced.
Mr. Froke said the neighborhood asked that these lots be restricted to single story
homes, and the applicant did agree to single story units only at the west property line.
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Mayor Weiers opened the public hearing on GPA14-04 and ZON14-06, 7606 N. 83rd
Avenue. There were no speakers and Mayor Weiers closed the public hearing.
A motion was made by Councilmember Chavira,seconded by Vice Mayor Hugh,
that this resolution 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
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Hugh,seconded by Councilmember
Sherwood,that this ordinance 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
78. 15-404 REZONING (ZON)APPLICATION ZON15-01 (ORDINANCE): LONGO
REZONE - 7115 AND 7723 NORTH 63RD AVENUE (PUBLIC HEARING
REQUIRED)
Staff Contact: Jon M. Froke, AICP, Planning Director
ORDINANCE NO. 2943 NEW SERIES, WAS READ BY NUMBER AND TITLE ONLY, IT
BEING AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, MARICOPA
COUNTY,ARIZONA, REZONING APPROXIMATELY 4.66 ACRES ON LAND LOCATED
AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF NORTH 63RD AVENUE AND WEST HAYWARD
AVENUE FROM R-4(MULTIPLE RESIDENCE) TO M-1 (LIGHT INDUSTRIAL);
AMENDING THE ZONING MAP;AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Mr. Froke said this is a standalone zoning case for ZON15-01, for property located at
63rd Avenue and Hayward Avenue. The property is currently zoned R-4, multi-family, and
the owner is working with the city to bring the zoning in compliance with the General Plan,
which is light industrial. If approved, M-1 zoning will be in conformance with the General
Plan. Approval of this change would allow expansion of the business. Staff
recommends approval, subject to the stipulations as recommended by the Planning
Commission.
A citizen said there was an error on the address, which should be 7715 and 7723 N. 63rd
Avenue.
Mayor Weiers opened the public hearing on ZON15-01, 7715 and 7723 N. 63rd Avenue.
There were no speakers and Mayor Weiers 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: 7- Mayor Weiers, Vice Mayor Hugh, Councilmember Aldama, Councilmember Chavira,
Councilmember Sherwood, Councilmember Tolmachoff, and Councilmember Turner
PUBLIC HEARING-RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES
79. 15-426 ADOPT A RESOLUTION DECLARING AS A PUBLIC RECORD THAT
CERTAIN DOCUMENT ENTITLED "AMENDMENTS TO CHAPTER 21.1
MODEL CITY PRIVILEGE (SALES) TAX CODE"
Staff Contact: Vicki Rios, Interim Director, Finance and Technology
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RESOLUTION NO. 4997 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 ASA PUBLIC RECORD THAT
CERTAIN DOCUMENT FILED WITH THE CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE
AND ENTITLED`AMENDMENTS TO CHAPTER 21.1 MODEL CITY PRIVILEGE
(SALES) TAX CODE".
Ms. Rios said she would be presenting on Items 79 through 82 as they are related. Ms.
Rios said Item 79 is a Resolution which declares the amendments to Chapter 21.1 of the
Model City Privilege(Sales) Tax Code as a public record. By declaring this as a public
record and placing it on file with the Clerk's Office, the city is able to publish the
notification in the newspaper without having to print the entire text of the code in the
newspaper. This is to save paper and the cost of advertising.
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
80. 15-416 ADOPT AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 21.1, THE MODEL
CITY PRIVILEGE (SALES) TAX CODE (ORDINANCE) (PUBLIC
HEARING REQUIRED)
Staff Contact: Vicki Rios, Interim Director, Finance and Technology
ORDINANCE NO. 2944 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 TO CONFORM WITH THE 2013 CHANGES APPROVED BY THE
MUNICIPAL TAX CODE COMMISSION;ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE;
PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY;AND PROVING PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS.
Ms. Rios said Item 80 is the Ordinance adopting the amendments, and it does require a
public hearing. If this item is adopted by Council,it would incorporate the language into
the City Code. This item was discussed at the June 2nd Workshop and the changes
were approved by the Municipal Tax Code Commission. The changes must be formally
adopted by the Council. The city has also been abiding by these changes in the law
since the effective date in 2013. She explained there have been no major revenue
impacts on the City's sales tax collections as a result of these changes.
Mayor Weiers opened the public hearing.
There being no speakers, Mayor Weiers closed the public hearing.
A motion was made by Councilmember Turner,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
81. 15-436 ADOPT A RESOLUTION DECLARING AS A PUBLIC RECORD THAT
CERTAIN DOCUMENT ENTITLED "AMENDMENTS TO GLENDALE CITY
•
CODE, CHAPTER 21.2, SEXUALLY ORIENTED BUSINESSES"
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Staff Contact: Vicki Rios, Interim Director, Finance and Technology
RESOLUTION NO. 4998 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 `AMENDMENTS TO GLENDALE CITY CODE, CHAPTER 21.2,
SEXUALLY ORIENTED BUSINESSES".
Ms. Rios said item 81 is the Resolution which declares the amendments to the Glendale
City Code, Chapter 21.2, Sexually Oriented Businesses as a public record. By declaring
this document as a public record and placing it on file with the Clerk's Office, the city
was able to print the notification in the newspaper without having to print the entire text of
the code in the newspaper. This saves printing and advertising costs.
A motion was made by Councilmember Sherwood,seconded by Vice Mayor
Hugh,that this agenda item be approved.The motion carried by the following
vote:
Aye: 7- Mayor Weiers,Vice Mayor Hugh, Councilmember Aldama, Councilmember Chavira,
Councilmember Sherwood, Councilmember Tolmachoff, and Councilmember Turner
82. 15-435 ADOPT AN ORDINANCE AMENDING GLENDALE CITY CODE,
CHAPTER 21.2, SEXUALLY ORIENTED BUSINESSES (ORDINANCE)
(PUBLIC HEARING REQUIRED)
Staff Contact: Vicki Rios, Interim Director, Finance and Technology
ORDINANCE NO. 2945 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 21.2(SEXUALLY ORIENTED
BUSINESSES)BY PROHIBITING THE USE OF ELECTRONIC BENEFIT TRANSFER
(EBT) CARDS AT CERTAIN ADULT BUSINESSES;ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE;AND PROVING PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS.
Ms. Rios said Item 82 is the Ordinance which requires a public hearing. If this item is
approved by Council, it will incorporate the proposed new language on Sexually Oriented
Businesses into the Glendale City Code. This item was also discussed at the June 2nd
Workshop and these changes are being made due to state legislation which requires the
city to adopt language into its Code to ensure any adult entertainment establishments
with performers are not able to accept EBT cards. By having this language in the City's
Code, the city is able to monitor those businesses and make sure they are in full
compliance with the law. There is only one business that is affected by this Code and
City staff has been out to test this business and the business is in full compliance with
the law.
Mayor Weiers opened the public hearing on Chapter 21.2, Sexually Oriented Businesses.
There were no speakers and Mayor Weiers closed the public hearing.
A motion was made by Councilmember Aldama,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
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PUBLIC HEARING-ORDINANCES
83. 15-469 REZONING (ZON)APPLICATION ZON15-03 (ORDINANCE): PALM
CANYON BUSINESS PARK PLANNED AREA DEVELOPMENT- 17750
NORTH 83RD AVENUE (PUBLIC HEARING REQUIRED)
Staff Contact: Jon M. Froke, AICP, Planning Director
ORDINANCE NO. 2946 NEW SERIES, WAS READ BY NUMBER AND TITLE ONLY, IT
BEING AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, MARICOPA
COUNTY,ARIZONA, REZONING PROPERTY FROM PAD(PLANNED AREA
DEVELOPMENT) TO PAD AMENDED(PLANNED AREA DEVELOPMENT AMENDED)
FOR DEVELOPMENT PLAN ENTITLED "PALM CANYON"LOCATED AT 17750 NORTH
83RD AVENUE;AMENDING THE ZONING MAP;AND PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
Mr. Froke said rezoning application ZON15-03 is a request to conduct a public hearing
and deny the rezoning application as recommended by the Planning Commission. The
site is located on the west side of Loop 101, north of Bell Road. Mr. Froke said this is a
portion of the Palm Canyon planned area development that was approved by Council in
2007. Mr. Froke provided some photos for context. He explained this is a heavily
commercialized area near Bell Road and Loop 101. There are residential areas nearby,
and the site under consideration is vacant. The site is presently approved for Palm
Canyon Business Park. Current zoning would allow three multi-story buildings at various
locations. Each of the buildings would be two stories. The applicant is proposing two 85
foot tall digital billboards as part of the Palm Canyon PAD. The sizes of the signs are 14
by 48 and 897 feet apart. Mr. Froke showed aerial photos from the applicant's
submission. He said the southern board would include a static face for eastbound
travelers on Bell Road. He said staff does recommend denial of this application. Should
Council decide to approve this application, it should be approved, subject to the
stipulations found in the staff report.
Mayor Weiers opened the public hearing on ZON15-03, 17750 N. 83rd Avenue. Mayor
Weiers said there were many speakers on this issue and they were going to try and limit
the time for each speaker. He said Mr. Becker would have 30 minutes to speak.
Mayor Weiers recessed the meeting for a short period of time while Mr. Becker set up his
presentation.
Mark Becker said they had done their job so the Council and the public could distinguish
facts from fiction about this economic development project. He said the Highway
Beautification Act is intended to limit billboards in rural and agricultural areas. He said
the area proposed for the billboards is noisy and one of the heaviest traveled in the state.
He spoke about the Westgate area and said over 30 billboards were allowed in Glendale
through PAD zoning before the Ordinance in the sports and entertainment district. The
2012 digital billboard Ordinance allows billboards as of right now in the sports and
entertainment district while keeping the PAD process intact for other areas. He said
billboards are allowed in Glendale through PAD after the sports and entertainment district
Ordinance. He said every single billboard on the Loop 101 in Glendale was entitled using
PAD zoning. He said if this project gets approved, it will not set precedence for
additional billboards. He said this process is a legislative process and legislative acts
hold no precedence value. He said all Council is deciding on today is whether this is an
appropriate area for two billboards. The decision sets no policy. He explained Glendale
has started the process to protect its scenic corridor. He said this is a good idea and a
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step in the right direction. He spoke about the city being in the billboard business
based on the amount of revenue it collects from those businesses. He said Peoria has
been providing false information about this project and are manufacturing opposition to
an economic development project in Glendale. He spoke about the false and
misleading information that has been promoted regarding this project. He said he did a
freedom of information act from the city of Peoria prior to the last hearing on this project,
but none of the information was provided. He also said Peoria has spent thousands of
dollars in Glendale lobbying against this project. Mr. Becker spoke about email
exchanges from the city of Peoria that he was provided until after his last hearing. He
said the Peoria is worried about declining revenues and auto dealerships in Surprise. Mr.
Becker spoke about the differences in advertising signs.
Mr. Becker said Peoria wants the public to come to the P83 entertainment district and
not spend their time at Westgate. He explained Peoria has a conflict of interest on this
issue. He said it will be virtually impossible to see any billboards from Glendale
residences. He said the public will not be able to see the light from any of the billboards
from Arrowhead Phase 1,Arrowhead Phase 2, or the third level of the Summit
Apartments in Arrowhead. He said they did a study to see if Glendale residents could.
see the billboards from their homes. No one called, so Becker Boards donated a canine
vest to one of the Police dogs in Glendale. He said Peoria sent out a letter showing a
representation of what the billboards would look like next to the residential areas. Mr.
Becker said the depiction was not accurate. He said city staff at the Planning
Commission used a picture with an accurate representation of what the project would
look like. He explained the billboards will be 185 feet high. Mr. Becker showed a picture
of what the billboards would actually look like near residential areas. He said the
project's proposed spacing is well within the range of acceptability, and he provided
information from other jurisdictions within the community. He said affected communities
allow billboards much closer than what Becker Boards is proposing. He showed some
pictures of existing billboards that were very close to residences in Glendale and said
Becker Boards is being much more sensitive to the needs of residents on this issue.
Mr. Becker said their proposed billboards are well beyond the range of acceptability
compared to what other companies do. He said they have lowered their billboard heights
and now are only 40 to 45 feet above the freeway grade. He said some Glendale
billboards are up to 83 feet above the adjacent grade. The proposed billboard heights
are at the lowest end of the range compared to other existing billboards in this area. He
said billboard lighting will not trespass into neighborhood yards. Mr. Becker explained
digital lighting is highly regulated and is oriented away from residences. All lighting will
turn off at 11 p.m. and will automatically be dimmed based on ambient light conditions.
He said they will stipulate to all lighting regulations for the city and state.
Mr. Becker said four property value studies have been done, all confirming that the
billboards at this distance away from residential will have no impact on anyone's property
values. He said the billboards would not even be mentioned in an appraisal. Mr. Becker
said small local businesses are the primary beneficiaries of the billboards and it is one
of the most cost-effective forms of advertising. Many of those opposed to the billboards
have threatened to boycott any businesses that use the billboards if they are approved,
and have already contacted one or more customers with threats of boycotts. He said this
summarily dismisses thousands of Glendale residents who have signed letters of support
for this project. This marginalizes anyone who supports this project. Mr. Becker said
economic and employment impacts on the small business who advertise on the
billboards are substantial, as well as have a positive impact on tax revenues. He said
this project is a zero cost proposition to the city. This project is 100 percent privately
funded, but it has zero impact on city services such as Police, Fire, schools and
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libraries. He said denying a project like this will result in higher costs and a loss of
services.
Mr. Becker said most of the respondents to a recent poll felt the city should take
advantage of opportunities to improve its economic situation if it involves no investment
or cost to the city and no harm to property values. He said the majority of people in
Glendale support positive economic and public service projects like this. He said they
have over 3,000 cards of support for this project. He also said many supporters recognize
and appreciate the free public service messaging that billboards provide. He spoke
about the benefits of his company posting wanted fugitive and alert ads. Mr. Becker said
the city is on the right track.
Larry Paul, Yesco Electronics, was here to talk about the lighting, dimming and sign
controls. He spoke about directing the light more specifically with LED lights. He said
the lighting will be focused at the freeway. They build their own dimming systems and will
adjust the light every 30 seconds. He also spoke about their scheduling system and the
time clock protecting the sign in keeping consistent brightness. He provided information
about sign wattage and their network operations keeping the sign working properly. He
said they are trying to make the signs less impactful to the nearby neighborhoods.
Jay Josephs, a Phoenix resident, said he has been appraising in Arizona for about 25
years and is also a real estate broker. He said he first met Mr. Becker at a Planning
meeting a few weeks ago. He was hired by Mr. Becker as a consultant and was asked
to make an independent determination if any houses were impacted in any negative way
from the proposed billboard site. After doing research and visiting the nearby
neighborhood sites, he said there are not any residences that will suffer a negative
impact from the billboards in Peoria or Glendale. He heard residents speak about the
decline in property values at the Planning meetings. He said he has the professional
background and is completely objective and,said there will be no impact to
neighborhoods from the billboards.
Lee Huang, Senior Vice President of Econsult Solutions from Philadelphia said his
company was asked by Becker Boards to enumerate the potential gains to the city from
the two proposed billboards. The economic impacts from the billboards are much
greater than the sales tax that Becker will pay to the city. The billboards will also
increase sales of the busineses that use them and those businesses will pay increased
sales tax on their increased sales, which will also translate to increases in employment.
He spoke about the spillover effect where other business will also benefit from the
businesses that advertise on the billboards. Mr. Huang explained there will be a
one-time stimulus generated by the over$1 million capital investment Becker Boards will
make to set up the billboards. There will also be an ongoing boost generated by the
$200,000 spent each year to maintain the billboards and the ongoing generated by
continuing sales generated by local companies as a result of local advertising on the
billboards. In their study, they focused exclusively on Glendale and excluded any
positive impacts on the city of Peoria. He said there will be$750,000 to$1.1 million in
local sales each year that will result from introduction of the billboards. Mr. Huang
mentioned the increase in jobs and local tax revenue as well as a boost to the state
economy as well.
John Mendibles, a Yucca resident, said he was speaking on behalf of the American
Legion who supported Mr. Becker. He also said he was speaking on behalf of veterans
in the audience as well. He said he heard about the issues in Peoria and P83 and said
they copied Glendale. He said this Council is on a track to provide for the economic
stabilization of Glendale. He said there are individuals that support the billboards. He
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said he cannot believe people want to recall the Councilmembers. He said it's just
business that if you don't perform,you are gone, referring to the Coyotes. He said
negotiation needs to happen.
Rev. Jarrett Maupin, a Phoenix resident, said Mr. Becker was a good neighbor and a
good person. He said Mr. Becker has spent a lot of time speaking with residents about
the good things the boards will do. He explained Mr. Becker has been on the side of
preserving the scenic overlay in Glendale. Mr. Maupin said Bell Road is a different
animal and there are many commercial developments on Bell Road. He said Bell Road is
brighter than many spots in the valley. He said the signs could point traffic towards the
businesses in that area. He said the city of Peoria is looking to do the same thing. He
said some of the pictures of the billboards shown next to houses are unrealistic and not
how they would look in real life. The billboards are helpful to the public for Amber and
Silver Alerts. He said Mr. Becker is a businessman who is not asking anything or any
favors to get this done so he can build a billboard to drive traffic to the city.
Patrick Barrett, a Phoenix resident, said there was a secret plan by the city of Peoria to
install signs directly across from where proposed Glendale signs will go. He said Peoria
has also conducted business in Glendale opposing this issue on their personal email
accounts. He said this is wrong and they wouldn't be doing this if they weren't trying to
hide something from Glendale. He said this project makes sense, yet they still oppose
it. He said Peoria has spent thousands of dollars opposing this project, which has been
a tough sell. He said Peoria is trying to stop economic development in Glendale and
increase development in Peoria. Mr. Becker has been held to the highest level of
scrutiny and has stepped up to the plate every time. Mr. Becker has also made himself
available to discuss this issue to the point where he has been criticized for it. The
project does not cost the city any money, will generate revenue and help small
businesses. He said this Council needs to do everything it can to make sure merchants
all over the city, including Westgate, can do everything they can to advertise and be
successful. Mr. Barrett said he hoped Council supported this project.
Eileen Baldwin, a Sahuaro resident, said she is not worried about home values or the
signs being visible from her house. She said having billboards on the Loop 101 will
affect the scenic beauty of Glendale. She said Bell Road is business oriented,but the
Loop 101 is not business oriented. She asked the Council not to trash the city with
billboards.
Barbara Fennema, a Peoria resident, said the signs will be visible in her backyard. Her
family is involved in telescopes in their backyard and these signs will impact that activity.
She spoke about the surface brightness of LED lights and she said it has been
documented how LED lights create directional lighting. She said she lives in the
community affected by the billboards and asked the Council to vote no on this issue as
the Planning Commission voted. She said they are asking for Glendale to be a good
neighbor and vote no on this issue.
Jerry Fennema, a Peoria resident, said they have lived in their neighborhood since 1994
and have seen much growth. He said the billboards will be a detriment to their
community and no other area has this type of signs. He said the crane test is not a true
representation of what the proposed billboards will look like. The billboards will adversely
affect the neighborhoods and will be an eyesore. He also spoke about the Dark Sky
Project and said the lights in place in Glendale and Mesa are mentioned in government
reports as polluting the night sky. The signs will invade hundreds of homes and will
interfere with native animals nearby. He asked if anyone had checked to see if there are
Indian ruins on the proposed property will the billboards will be located. He said the
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homeowners have a vested interest in the place they have made homes.
Diane O'Brien, a Sahuaro resident, said she lives in Hidden Manor, adjacent to the
billboard location. She said she wanted to say enough is enough. The billboards
change the feel of the area and the residents have told the Council time and time again
they do not want them. She said they have all taken time out to say not in our backyard.
She said it is unfortunate this issue can't be taken to the polls so the public can express
how they feel. They have to trust the Council will vote on behalf of their constituents.
She asked the Councilmembers to think if their vote represents the wishes of the
majority of people in their district and if that vote upholds the laws put in place.
Christine Cox, a Peoria resident, said she is directly affected by the proposed billboards.
She said Mr. Becker has used scare tactics in his proposal. She said she could see the
crane with the flag when the crane study was done, even though she lives 2%blocks
from the wash. She said billboards will have an impact on her enjoyment of her property
and property values. She said she considers Glendale part of the community where she
lives. The billboards will decrease the desirability of their neighborhoods and she asked
the Council to vote no.
Ayman Sufian, a Peoria resident, said he has worked in the retail industry for 20 years
and Glendale stores outsell any other in the area, and he said he didn't believe a
billboard will make a significant difference in revenue in Glendale. His home is near the
wash and they have enjoyed peace and privacy at that location. He provided a picture
showing the crane test, which showed the crane from his window at his backyard. He
asked if any of the Councilmembers would like to see that while relaxing in their
backyard. He said both communities will be affected in a negative way. He said Peoria
and Glendale are sister cities and he asked the Council to vote no on this issue.
Elaine Scruggs, a Cholla resident, said this issue is about voting to uphold or violate one
of Glendale's laws. She requested the Council deny this project because it is in direct
violation of Glendale Municipal Code Section 7.110, which governs digital billboards. She
said this section is a list of City Council adopted items, all of which must be met. Ms.
Scruggs quoted Section 7.110 and said the billboard language was meant for the sports
and entertainment district along Loop 101, between Northern Avenue and Camelback
Road. She said the applicant has used disrespectful reasoning to justify placement of
the billboards. She said Peoria and Glendale have been partners for decades and has
worked with Glendale on infrastructure improvements in the area. She said violating the
digital billboard Ordinance for this one applicant opens the doors for other applicants who
will claim they cannot be discriminated against. She asked the Council to cast votes in
favor of constituents and against the applicant.
Ken Watt, a Peoria resident, said he lives right on the wash and asked Council to vote
against Mr. Becker and his proposal. He said he recently moved to the area and almost
immediately neighbors asked him if he knew about the billboard issue. He said most of
Mr. Becker's experts received money or were paid for appearing at this meeting. He
spoke about the money Mr. Becker offered to residents if they could see the billboard
sign. He said Mr. Becker said the scenic corridor was a step in the right direction, but
Mr. Watt said you have to follow the money. He said the Peoria City Council has already
voted against this once and the city and Peoria residents have a vested interested in this
project.
Kathy Watt, a Peoria resident, said she wanted to voice her concerns about how wrong
Mr. Becker was in his presentation. She said they opened up their home for discussions
about this issue and how they could prevent the billboards going up. She spoke about
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the location of her home and how the billboards will affect the quiet enjoyment of their
neighborhood. She said she shops in Glendale and she considers Glendale part of her
home. She said they did not need the billboards to bring sales to Glendale. Bell Road is
always busy and the businesses are doing well. She said the billboards will affect the
natural beauty of the area.
David Mook, a Cholla resident, said he was the President of Arrowhead Ranch Phase Il
HOA. He said they passed a Resolution endorsing the findings of the Planning
Commission regarding the billboard issue. He said although he can't speak for everyone
in that community, he does speak for a majority of the residents there. He said twice in
two years, the Planning Commission voted unanimously against the billboards. He hasn't
heard any compelling reasons to go against the Planning Commission's findings and
asked the Council to vote against this item.
Douglas Cox, a Peoria resident, said although he resides in Peoria, he does everything in
Glendale. He spoke about the crane study and showed pictures of what the billboard
would look like behind his home. He showed pictures from his backyard, which is two or
three blocks in from the wash, and said you are able to see the billboard from his
backyard. He said you can see freeway signs above the freeway at 83rd Avenue and
Union Hills. He said property values are in the eye of the beholder and the property
values will drop in that area if the billboard goes up. He said there is no guarantee that
businesses from Glendale will benefit from the advertising on the billboards. He said Mr.
Becker does not have to live in the area, but the residents will have the billboards in their
backyards forever. He asked the Council not to vote for the billboards.
Connie Kiser, a Sahuaro resident, said she is impacted by the billboards. She lives in
Hidden Manor. She said digital billboards are the junk mail of billboards, and compared
it to television on a stick. She said Mr. Becker did not expect the community to come
together as it has to fight this. She quoted a couple of items about billboards from part
of the presentation used by Mr. Becker. She said billboards hamper economic growth
and the city does not need the billboards. She said she will continue to fight this for the
rest of her life.
Gail Hildebrant, a Cholla resident, and has lived in Glendale for 19 years. She hoped the
Council would unanimously agree with the Planning Commission and vote no on this
issue. She appreciates the night sky and said it is a lot darker than it would be with the
billboards.
Dr. Kathleen Goeppinger, a Cholla resident, said she represents many faculty and •
students who live in this area. She said this billboard issue has become harassment to
the citizens. She said Mr. Becker has said he can't build billboards in Scottsdale or
Paradise Valley so he will come back to Glendale. She said does Mr. Becker think
Glendale should be lesser of a community than those other cities. She said the city has
a very good process, including the Planning Department. The Planning Department said
no and the Planning Commission has also said no after carefully reviewing and analyzing
this item. She asked if the Councilmembers were going to trust the commissions who
have done their due diligence. She said if Council approves this issue, they will be
sending a message that the process does not work. She said community trust is at
stake. She asked the Council to listen to the taxpayers.
Jen Deines, a Sahuaro resident, is the President of the Hidden Manor HOA. She said the
board unanimously opposes the billboards because an overwhelming majority of the
neighborhood is adamantly opposed to Becker Boards'request. She asked the Council
to consider the opinions of the constituents and of the Planning Commission. She said
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. that the neighbors will see the billboards. She said Glendale needs to focus on bigger
issues, rather than this billboard issue which keeps coming up. She said there is no
guarantee that billboards will drive visitors to Glendale businesses. She spoke about
property values and said Glendale will not benefit from the increase in commercial
property values. She said Becker Boards would not go to all the expense of putting up
the billboards unless this was a long-term and far reaching plan.
James Deibler, a Phoenix resident, said billboards on Bell Road would take away from
the neighborhoods in Peoria and Glendale. He also said the Peoria City Council is
against the billboards and he asked the Council to vote against this issue.
Suellen Brady-Nugent, a Cholla resident, enjoys her home and neighborhood and does
not want billboards near their homes. She said they are tired of Mr. Becker's bullying
and will continue to fight this issue. She quoted Councilmember Aldama's words when
he was on the Planning Commission and opposed the billboards. She urged the Council
to vote no on this issue.
Sean Lee, a Cholla resident, said as a USMC veteran, he is opposed to the billboards.
He said there is an amazing pollution of signs on Phoenix freeways. He does not want
Glendale to suffer this same type of pollution. He said there were static and digital signs
and the light was very distracting late at night. He said he also looked at Becker signs at
other locations in the valley. He saw no potential contribution to local businesses on
those billboards, and the non-local businesses were advertised on those signs. He
urged the Council to follow the guidance provided by the Planning Commission.
Gary Deardorff, a Cholla resident, said he is disappointed that the city is being forced
again to deal with the billboard issue. He said taxpayers have demonstrated a strong
opposition to this issue. He asked why the Council is not enforcing the Billboard
Ordinance. He said billboards are visual blight and a safety hazard. Communities suffer
negative effects from billboards. He spoke about the Highway Beautification Act and the
intent behind that law. Polls reveal that many feel billboards are ugly and do not provide
relevant information. He said staff time and resources should not be wasted on this
request. He asked that Council vote no on this issue.
Jason Mallette, a Cholla resident, spoke about the unintended consequences of the
billboards. He spoke about hiking at Thunderbird Conservation Park and being able to
see a flashing sign at the park. He said the sign is many miles from that park. He said
the billboards will be much closer to his residence and asked the Council to represent
the citizens and vote no.
Chris Jacques, the City of Peoria Planning Director, said Peoria concurs on the Planning
Commission's recommendation for denial of the billboard issue. He said Peoria's
Council is opposed to the billboards and spoke about the letters from Peoria leaders
also opposing this issue. He said residents of both cities will be impacted. He said this
is substantially the same case that was presented a year ago. He said this project does
not meet the letter and intent of the billboard Ordinance. He said Peoria does not permit
billboards at all in their city, in any form. There is no public support for billboards and it
is not considered a funding source. He said there is no effort to pursue billboards and
urged the Council to vote no.
Helen Hartman, a Peoria resident, said she was able to see the crane during the crane
study. She said she didn't want that in her backyard. She said Peoria and Glendale are
one community. She said the experts are doing their jobs but billboards will affect
property values and sale of homes in the area. She said residents are intelligent people
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and they have shown pictures of what they will actually see from their backyards.
Residents do not want billboards in their neighborhood. She said the billboards will
affect traffic and it will be dangerous. She said residents love the area and the beautiful
skyline.
Judy Korar, a Peoria resident, said she hoped the Council would not forget the
age-restricted communities in the area. She said the older people do not need another
driving distraction in the area. She said negative comments were allowed during the
comment portion, but said Mr. Becker's presentation was very negative to the city of
Peoria. She didn't understand why he would speak that way.
Mayor Weiers closed the public hearing.
Mr. Becker asked to speak with the time he had left from his previous presentation.
Mayor Weiers referred the matter to Mr. Bailey as he had already closed the public
hearing.
Mr. Bailey said it is at the discretion of the chair unless there was an objection by the
majority of the Council.
Mayor Weiers said he would give Mr. Becker three minutes to speak, with no objection
from the Council.
Mark Becker, Becker Boards,provided a clarification about the digital billboard
Ordinance in the sports and entertainment district. He wanted to remind everyone it was
created to legitimize the billboards that the city has built prior to that Ordinance being
created. He said the Ordinance was created for no other reason. He said the Ordinance
creates a right to build billboards in that area, and it does not prohibit the process used
before it. He thanked staff for the time and effort they have spent on this issue and said
it was a privilege getting to know everyone and know staff has Glendale's best interests
at heart. He said the facts to matter and the staff will not be snowed. He said he has
given everyone the facts to make an informed decision today. He has done everything he
can to provide the best information. He said this is a good economic project to do in
Glendale at this specific location. He said they are not harming anyone in Glendale or
Peoria. He asked the Council to do the right thing and make their decision based solely
on the facts.
Councilmember Chavira made a motion to approve Ordinance 2946, subject to the
following stipulations: (1)development shall be in substantial conformance to the Palm
Canyon Business Park Planned Area Development dated April 2, 2015, (2)
all billboard
lighting shall be shut off prior to 11 p.m. each night, (3)max height of the northern most
billboard shall be 70 feet or 48.3 feet above adjacent freeway grade, and(4)max height
of southernmost billboard site shall be 75 feet or 45.6 feet above adjacent freeway grade.
Councilmember Aldama asked for clarification on item 1.
Councilmember Chavira said this amendment is for clarification.
Mayor Weiers questioned Mr. Bailey regarding the motion and stipulations. Mr. Bailey
asked for a moment to review a document he received.
Council reviewed documents provided by Mr. Becker.
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Councilmember To/machoff asked when the document was prepared.
Councilmember Chavira said this was prepared today. He said he knows Mr. Becker has
this, but this was his motion and he wanted to have stipulations.
Councilmember Tolmachoff asked Mr. Bailey if these stipulations are similar or identical
to the paper from Mr. Becker.
Mr. Bailey said with what he has been presented, the item before Council has two
stipulations, one was to be developed and substantial conformance to the Palm Canyon
Business Planned Area Development dated April 2, 2015, and the second one was only
one static billboard shall be erected prior to the first phase of development. He said if he
understands the motion that was made by Councilmember Chavira, was that one will
remain the same, which is development shall be in substantial conformance to the Palm
Canyon Business Planned Area Development dated April 2, 2015, and the second
stipulation as identified on the item shall be deleted, however, there will be three
additional stipulations, which will be all billboard lighting shall be shut off prior to 11 pm
each night and then the maximum height of the northernmost billboard shall be 70 feet or
48.3 above the adjacent freeway grade, and the max height of the southernmost billboard
shall be 75 feet or 45.5 feet above adjacent freeway grade. He said that is a valid motion
that can be made. Mayor Weiers would need to ask for a second and if there is a
second, this motion could be on the floor for your consideration.
Mayor Weiers said his question was did that include the original with the amendment
included. He said he thought they were going to do the original with the amendment
separately, but that is not the way Councilmember Chavira presented it.
Mr. Bailey said it was presented as a motion to approve with four stipulations. The first
stipulation is the same, the second one is different and the third and fourth stipulations
are additional stipulations.
Councilmember Chavira said these are stipulations that are in play only if this is
approved. He said if this is approved, these are the stipulations he is calling for.
Vice Mayor Hugh said the motion is approval of Ordinance 2946, with the added
amendments attached.
Mayor Weiers said that was correct and it was all one motion, and asked if there was a
second on that motion.
Councilmember Aldama seconded the motion.
Mayor Weiers opened up the floor for discussion.
Councilmember Turner said he would not be considering whether there should be
billboards on this site if they did not already have billboards in the Westgate area, and if
those two areas were not so similar to each other. He said both areas are commercial in
nature, have restaurants and retail and both have an entertainment component to it, and
both are close to the Loop 101. He said he has spoken with the City Attorney, Planning
Director and others and have toured the sites several times. He said this does merit
serious consideration. As a land use issue, he said they have a responsibility to treat
similar parcels as closely alike as they can. He said the billboard Ordinance does not
take away the right of a PAD to make this type of request to the Council. He said he had
prepared a set of stipulations which took the relevant portions of the billboard Ordinance
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and applied those to this billboard project. He said he had shared these with staff prior
to the meeting tonight. He said he would like to hear from the applicant on how those
stipulations would affect the project.
Councilmember Tolmachoff said being a good neighbor is important and it matters. She
said the crane study was seen plainly from Peoria homes. She said the value of your
home is not only how much you can sell the home for, it is about enjoyment of the
property. She supports the Planning Commission's decision. She also said Peoria has
been a wonderful community partner. She said this most directly affects the Peoria
neighborhood, but Glendale should still be a good neighbor. She asked fellow
Councilmembers to support her by supporting the Planning Commission and staff
recommendations, and the City of Peoria.
Councilmember Aldama said he served on the Planning Commission the last time this
issue came around. He said his prior comments about this issue don't change, but what
does change is the information he has this time. He said blight, low home values is sad
and describes the Ocotillo district where he lives. He said billboards were up as he was
growing up. He discussed how many billboards each Council district had and said there
were no plans to remove any billboards in the city. He said five billboards were removed
from Grand Avenue because they were impeding progress. He asked how much revenue
the city received from billboards. He said he learned in FY12-13, the city received
$71,000 and in FY13-14, the city received$86,000 and in FY14-15, the city received
$93,000. He said that is revenue for the city. He asked if Palm Canyon allows rezoning
and it does. He said he will not allow the law to be broken and there is a rezoning
process and that is what is going on tonight.
Councilmember Chavira said the stipulations are in conjunction with what is going on at
Westgate which is in his district. He spoke about the casino being built. He said
merchants at Westgate depend on advertising they can get.
Councilmember Tolmachoff asked how many billboards in the Ocotillo District are digital.
Mr. Froke said there are no digital billboards in the Ocotillo District.
Councilmember Aldama spoke about a pamphlet he had and said it did not speak about
billboards. He said the city needs to put a comprehensive plan in place about billboards.
Mayor Weiers said he likes Mark Becker and he is a nice guy. He said he didn't like the
issue they were here for tonight. He said they need to listen to the constituents and what
the Planning Commission has said. He said he hasn't seen anything tonight that has
made him change his mind. He said he can't vote differently than he did the last time.
A motion was made by Councilmember Chavira,seconded by Councilmember
Aldama,that this agenda item be approved as amended.The motion failed by
the following vote:
Aye: 2- Councilmember Aldama, and Councilmember Chavira
Nay: 5- Mayor Weiers, Vice Mayor Hugh, Councilmember Sherwood, Councilmember
Tolmachoff, and Councilmember Turner
ORDINANCES
84. 15-391 ADOPT FISCAL YEAR 2015-2016 PROPERTY TAX LEVY
(ORDINANCE)
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Staff Contact: Tom Duensing, Interim Assistant City Manager
ORDINANCE NO. 2947 NEW SERIES, WAS READ BY NUMBER AND TITLE ONLY, IT
BEING AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, MARICOPA
COUNTY,ARIZONA, LEVYING UPON THE ASSESSED VALUATION OF THE
PROPERTY WITHIN THE CITY OF GLENDALE, SUBJECT TO TAXATION, A
CERTAIN SUM UPON EACH HUNDRED DOLLARS($100.00) OF VALUATION
SUFFICIENT TO RAISE THE AMOUNT ESTIMATED TO BE REQUIRED IN THE
ANNUAL BUDGET, LESS THE AMOUNT ESTIMATED TO BE RECEIVED FROM
OTHER SOURCES OF REVENUE;PROVIDING FUNDS FOR VARIOUS BOND
REDEMPTIONS;FOR THE PURPOSE OF PAYING INTEREST UPON BONDED
INDEBTEDNESS AND PROVIDING FUNDS FOR GENERAL MUNICIPAL EXPENSES;
ALL FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING THE 30TH DAY OF JUNE, 2016;AND
DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
Mr. Duensing said this is a request for Council to adopt an Ordinance setting the Primary
Property Tax Rate at.4898 cents per$100 of assessed valuation for FY15-16 and the
Secondary Property Tax Rate at 1.7067 per$100 of assessed valuation for FY15-16.
The total Property Tax Rate will increase from$2.1501 to$2.1965. Mr. Duensing
provided some background information. He said this is approximately 3 percent of the
total Property Tax Bill used to support basic services. The city has seen a slight
increase in values, increasing the levy by 2 percent. The secondary levy is used to
support repayment of the city's General Obligation Debt. This is the first year the city
has seen the impact of Proposition 117, which lowers the assessed valuation of
properties to calculate the Secondary Property Tax Levy.
Mayor Weiers said this is about$108,000 would be raised with this increase.
Mr. Duensing said that was correct.
Mayor Weiers asked if it was for the entire city.
Mr. Duensing said yes,
Mayor Weiers said for$100,000, he didn't think this was the time to raise taxes.
Councilmember Turner said Mayor Weiers had a budget increase for about$100,000 and
asked if Mayor Weiers would be willing to give that up then he would vote his way on this
issue.
Mayor Weiers said he would not bargain with Councilmember Turner.
Councilmember Turner said for every tax decrease, they need to have a budget item
decrease.
Mayor Weiers said he understood Councilmember Turner's position, but his position was
look at the electronic voting and they blew through those funds in one year and those are
gone. He said he respected Councilmember Turner's opinion.
Councilmember Aldama said he would like to entertain that as well. He said if Mayor
Weiers was willing to give up all or part of his budget request, he could support this as
well. He said it is a great idea to save money.
Mayor Weiers said they are not going to trade votes.
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Councilmember Aldama said they are not trading votes.
A motion was made by Councilmember Sherwood,seconded by Vice Mayor
Hugh,that this agenda item be approved.The motion carried by the following
vote:
Aye: 5- Councilmember Aldama, Councilmember Chavira, Councilmember Sherwood,
Councilmember Tolmachoff, and Councilmember Turner
Nay: 2- Mayor Weiers, and Vice Mayor Hugh
85. 15-479 LEASE AGREEMENT: BANK OF AMERICA PLAZA, SUITES 150, 200,
225, 300, 315/320, 325, 350 AND 360
Staff Contact: Jack Friedline, Director, Public Works
ORDINANCE NO. 2948 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 MAYOR AND/OR CITY MANAGER AND
CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN OFFICE LEASE AGREEMENT WITH THE ARIZONA
DEPARTMENT OF CHILD SAFETY, AN AGENCY OF THE STATE OF ARIZONA FOR
OFFICE SPACE AT THE BANK OF AMERICA PLAZA.
Mr.Friedline said this item was requesting approval to adopt a five year lease agreement
between the city and the Arizona Department of Child Safety for office space in the Bank
of America Plaza building. It also allows the City Manager to renew the lease for one
additional five year term, on the same terms and conditions contained in the original
lease. He said staff is seeking a budget appropriation transfer from the General Fund
Contingency to the Bank of America Capital Account in the sum of$878,2/5. That sum
would capture$815,000 tenant improvement cost and the first three years of broker's fee
commission. The lease is expected to generate monthly rental revenue of over$58,000.
This will also bring about 150 employees into the downtown Glendale area.
Councilmember Tolmachoff asked if the leased amount is the average price for that type
of space with the improvements.
Mr. Friedline said it is at a rental rate of$17.30 per square foot.
Councilmember Tolmachoff asked if that was average for that type of property.
Mr. Friedline said yes, it was.
Mayor Weiers said they were going to have a building that was full and they didn't have to
worry about selling it.
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
REQUEST FOR FUTURE WORKSHOP AND EXECUTIVE SESSION
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Hugh,seconded by Councilmember Turner,
that the July City Council meetings and workshops be vacated. It was further
moved to hold the next regularly scheduled City Council workshop on Tuesday,
August 4,2015,at 1:30 p.m.in Room B-3 of the City Council Chambers,to be
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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
COUNCIL COMMENTS AND SUGGESTIONS
Councilmember Aldama thanked staff he has had the pleasure of working with over the
last few months.
Councilmember Chavira wished everyone a great summer. He asked to watch your
children around water. He invited everyone to come to the 4th of July Celebration at
Westgate.
Councilmember Sherwood said even though Council is off in July, there are diversity
meetings and boards and commissions meetings being held during the summer. There
is also a transit meeting beginning this week. He said he had a drop in meeting on
Thursday at Thunderbird Graduate School from 5:30 to 7 pm. He spoke about the
comment that was made about Councilmember Sherwood participating in recent recall
efforts. He spoke about the employees that have left this year and he asked for
patience in replacing those individuals. He also welcomed Jesse Pedersen back to the
city. He asked everyone to be safe this summer.
Councilmember Tolmachoff said she will be available by phone or email this summer.
Councilmember Turner said the city does not shut down during the summer and he
thanked staff for the work they do. He said staff provides great advice and the system is
working well. He wished everyone a great 4th of July and asked everyone to be safe
around water.
Vice Mayor Hugh said he was accessible during the summer. He thanked Officer Justin
Harris for speaking tonight and supporting Council action.
Mayor Weiers said the July 4th celebration at Westgate has been a great success and
Westgate has taken this on. It is no cost to the citizens and provides tax revenues. He
spoke about the reasons we celebrate July 4th.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
City Council moved into Executive Session at 10:54 p.m.
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Pamela anna- City Clerk