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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - Minutes - City Council - Meeting Date: 8/11/2015 City of Glendale 5850 West Glendale Avenue Glendale, AZ 85301 r01„,, I. d I 1 GLE .14 ,. Meeting Minutes m Final Tuesday, August 11, 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 August 11,2015 CALL TO ORDER Present: 6- Mayor Jerry Weiers,Vice Mayor Ian Hugh, Councilmember Jamie Aldama, Councilmember Gary Sherwood, Councilmember Lauren Tolmachoff, and Councilmember Bart Turner Absent: 1 Councilmember Samuel Chavira Also present were Richard Bowers, Acting City Manager; Jennifer Campbell, Assistant City Manager; Tom Duensing, Interim Assistant City Manager; Michael Bailey, City Attorney; Pamela Hanna, City Clerk; and Darcie McCracken, Deputy City Clerk. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE PRAYER/INVOCATION Father Fernando Camou,of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Phoenix, offered the invocation. Councilmember Tolmachoff made a request to make an introduction. She introduced Adeline Thomas'family who wanted to formally thank the Glendale firefighters who saved her life. Mr. Thomas asked the crew from Engine 153 to stand with them at the podium. Adeline had an accident in January and when the Engine 153 crew arrived,they immediately took action to get her to the hospital. Mr. Thomas said she had ruptured a main artery inside her head and had a less than ten percent chance of survival. He said the doctors said the quick action of the fire department saved her life. He thanked the Glendale Fire Department for all they did to save his granddaughter's life. Ms.Thomas thanked the doctors and Engine 153 crew. Mayor Weiers introduced Bill Demski who was returning after a serious motorcycle accident and said the same crew that saved Adeline's life, also responded to Mr. Demoski's accident. He welcomed Mr. Demski back. CITIZEN COMMENTS Bill Demski, a Sahuaro resident,thanked Mayor Weiers for visiting him while he was in rehabilitation and he also thanked the firefighters. He expressed disappointment with the movement to recall three of the Councilmembers, now that the city finally has new Councilmembers that really care about the city. He said citizens'services have been cut back because of corporate welfare. He spoke about the Camelback Ranch spring training facilities being a continuing financial loss to the city. He also commented about the deal with Cabela's made by the prior City Council. Kathy Wheeler, a Barrel resident,spoke about the FAA flight path change in the valley City of Glendale Page 1 Printed on 8/26/2015 City Council Meeting Minutes-Final August 11,2015 which impacted Glendale residents. She read aloud a Letter to the Editor about the new flight plan. She asked the Mayor and Council what they were going to do about this issue as it affects 5 of the 6 City Districts. She said they need to unite with the other cities to do something about this. James Deibler, a Phoenix resident, said he would like to see the Arizona Coyotes donate money to.Glendale Parks and Recreation because O'Neill Park is run down and needs to be fixed. He spoke about also helping people with disabilities get off the streets. He said he is now working at Glendale Community College Bookstore. MOTION TO EXCUSE It was moved by Vice Mayor Hugh,and seconded by Councilmember Aldama,to excuse Councilmember Chavira from the meeting. The motion passed on the following vote: Aye: 6- Mayor Weiers, Vice Mayor Hugh, Councilmember Aldama, Councilmember Sherwood, Councilmember Tolmachoff, and Councilmember Turner Absent: 1 - Councilmember Chavira APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF JUNE 23,2015 VOTING MEETING AND JULY 24,2015 SPECIAL VOTING MEETING 1. 15-491 APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF JUNE 23, 2015 VOTING MEETING AND JULY 24, 2015 SPECIAL VOTING MEETING. 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: 6- Mayor Weiers,Vice Mayor Hugh, Councilmember Aldama, Councilmember Sherwood, Councilmember Tolmachoff, and Councilmember Turner Absent: 1 - Councilmember Chavira CONSENT AGENDA Mr. Richard Bowers,Acting City Manager, read agenda item numbers 2 through 19. Ms. Pamela Hanna, City Clerk, read consent agenda resolution item numbers 20 through 28 by number and title. Councilmember Aldama requested that item 18 be heard separately. 2. 15-484 APPROVE SPECIAL EVENT LIQUOR LICENSES, DEEP WITHIN REHAB CENTER Staff Contact: Susan Matousek, Revenue Administrator This agenda item was approved. City of Glendale Page 2 Printed on 8/26/2015 City Council Meeting Minutes-Final August 11,2015 3. 15-485 APPROVE SPECIAL EVENT LIQUOR LICENSES, LUMP BUSTERS Staff Contact: Susan Matousek, Revenue Administrator This agenda item was approved. 4. 15-492 APPROVE OFF-TRACK BETTING LICENSE NO. 5-17268, TURF PARADISE AT THE NEST RESTAURANT Staff Contact: Susan Matousek, Revenue Administrator This agenda item was approved. 5. 15-486 APPROVE LIQUOR LICENSE NO. 5-16915, STREETS OF NEW YORK Staff Contact: Susan Matousek, Revenue Administrator This agenda item was approved. 6. 15-487 APPROVE LIQUOR LICENSE NO. 5-13281 DUBINA BREWING COMPANY Staff Contact: Susan Matousek, Revenue Administrator This agenda item was approved. 7. 15-488 APPROVE LIQUOR LICENSE NO. 5-16941, RICHARD NOGGINS TAVERN Staff Contact: Susan Matousek, Revenue Administrator This agenda item was approved. 8. 15-489 APPROVE LIQUOR LICENSE NO. 5-17040, PULL N SAVE Staff Contact: Susan Matousek, Revenue Administrator This agenda item was approved. 9. 15-490 APPROVE LIQUOR LICENSE NO. 5-17173, EXPRESS FOOD MART Staff Contact: Susan Matousek, Revenue Administrator This agenda item was approved. 10. 15-507 AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH STANDARD PRINTING COMPANY, INC., DOING BUSINESS AS INFORMATION OUTSOURCE, FOR PRINTING, FOLDING, INSERTING, AND MAILING SERVICES Staff Contact: Vicki Rios, Interim Director, Finance and Technology This agenda item was approved. 11. 15-493 AUTHORIZATION FOR AN ADDITIONAL EXPENDITURE FROM THE MUNICIPAL ARTS FUND FOR THE "ART OF FIRST RESPONSE" PROJECT Staff Contact: Debora Black, Police Chief City of Glendale Page 3 Printed on 8/26/2015 City Council Meeting Minutes-Final August 11,2015 This agenda item was approved. 12. 15-497 AUTHORIZATION TO AWARD BID 15-22, ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT, AND APPROVE THE EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS FOR POLICE UNIFORMS AND EQUIPMENT FROM FX TACTICAL Staff Contact: Debora Black, Police Chief This agenda item was approved. 13. 15-499 AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH CRISIS PREPARATION AND RECOVERY, INC. AND APPROVE THE EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS FOR PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICES FOR THE POLICE DEPARTMENT Staff Contact: Debora Black, Police Chief This agenda item was approved. 14. 15-512 AUTHORIZATION TO INCREASE EXPENDITURE AUTHORITY WITH H&E EQUIPMENT SERVICES, INC., FOR ADDITIONAL COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH FIRE TRUCK PURCHASE Staff Contact: Chris DeChant, Interim Fire Chief This agenda item was approved. 15. 15-513 AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A LINKING AGREEMENT WITH CBI SECURITY SERVICE Staff Contact: Elizabeth R. Finn, Presiding Judge This agenda item was approved. 16. 15-475 AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH CITYGATE ASSOCIATES, LLC FOR COMPREHENSIVE ANALYSIS OF PUBLIC SAFETY SERVICES Staff Contact: Jim Brown, Director, Human Resources and Risk Management This agenda item was approved. 17. 15-494 EXPENDITURE AUTHORIZATION FOR ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP FEE TO VALLEY METRO RAIL, INC. Staff Contact: Jack Friedline, Director, Public Works This agenda item was approved. 19. 15-500 AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE LINKING AGREEMENT WITH EMPIRE SOUTHWEST, LLC AND AUTHORIZATION FOR COOPERATIVE PURCHASE OF A CATERPILLAR LOADER FOR THE GLENDALE MATERIALS RECOVERY FACILITY Staff Contact: Jack Friedline, Director, Public Works City of Glendale Page 4 Printed on 8/26/2015 City Council Meeting Minutes-Final August 11,2015 This agenda item was approved. CONSENT RESOLUTIONS 20. 15-503 AUTHORIZATION OF LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH VERIZON WIRELESS (VAW), LLC FOR THE INSTALLATION OF A DISTRIBUTED ANTENNA SYSTEM (SMALL CELL) ON A CITY STREETLIGHT WITHIN PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY AT 7410 WEST BELL ROAD Staff Contact: Jack Friedline, Director, Public Works RESOLUTION NO.4999 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 MANAGER TO EXECUTE A LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS SITE IN CITY OF GLENDALE RIGHT-OF-WAY LOCATED AT 7410 WEST BELL ROAD IN GLENDALE,ARIZONA WITH VERIZON WIRELESS. This agenda item was approved. 21. 15-504 AUTHORIZATION OF LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH VERIZON WIRELESS (VAW), LLC FOR THE INSTALLATION OF A DISTRIBUTED ANTENNA SYSTEM (SMALL CELL) ON A CITY STREETLIGHT WITHIN PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY AT 7831 NORTH 59TH AVENUE Staff Contact: Jack Friedline, Director, Public Works RESOLUTION NO. 5000 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 MANAGER TO EXECUTE A LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS SITE IN CITY OF GLENDALE RIGHT-OF-WAY LOCATED AT 7831 NORTH 59TH AVENUE IN GLENDALE,ARIZONA WITH VERIZON WIRELESS. This agenda item was approved. 22. 15-505 AUTHORIZATION OF LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH VERIZON WIRELESS (VAVV), LLC FOR THE INSTALLATION OF A DISTRIBUTED ANTENNA SYSTEM (SMALL CELL) ON A CITY STREETLIGHT WITHIN PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY AT 8143 NORTH 47TH AVENUE Staff Contact: Jack Friedline, Director, Public Works RESOLUTION NO. 5001 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 MANAGER TO EXECUTE A LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS SITE IN CITY OF GLENDALE RIGHT-OF-WAY LOCATED AT 8143 NORTH 47TH AVENUE IN GLENDALE,ARIZONA WITH VERIZON WIRELESS. This agenda item was approved. City of Glendale Page 5 Printed on 8/26/2015 City Council Meeting Minutes-Final August 11,2015 23. 15-506 AUTHORIZATION OF LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH VERIZON WIRELESS (VAW), LLC FOR THE INSTALLATION OF A DISTRIBUTED ANTENNA SYSTEM (SMALL CELL) ON A CITY STREETLIGHT WITHIN PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY AT 22800 NORTH 67TH AVENUE Staff Contact: Jack Friedline, Director, Public Works RESOLUTION NO. 5002 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 MANAGER TO EXECUTE A LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS SITE IN CITY OF GLENDALE RIGHT-OF-WAY LOCATED AT 22800 NORTH 67TH AVENUE IN GLENDALE,ARIZONA WITH VERIZON WIRELESS. This agenda item was approved. 24. 15-502 AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A GRANT AGREEMENT WITH THE ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF GLENDALE MUNICIPAL AIRPORT IMPROVEMENTS Staff Contact: Jack Friedline, Director, Public Works RESOLUTION NO. 5003 NEW SERIES WAS READ BY NUMBER AND TITLE ONLY, IT BEING A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, MARICOPA COUNTY,ARIZONA,AUTHORIZING THE ENTERING INTO AND ACCEPTING A GRANT FROM THE ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, MULTIMODAL PLANNING DIVISION, FOR THE AIRPORT APRON AND LIGHTING PROJECT AT THE GLENDALE MUNICIPAL AIRPORT. This agenda item was approved. 25. 15-528 AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A TEMPORARY LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH THE NEW WESTGATE, LLC FOR THE USE OF WESTGATE FINAL PLAT, LOT 1 Staff Contact: Jack Friedline, Director, Public Works RESOLUTION NO. 5004 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"TEMPORARY LICENSE AGREEMENT"WITH THE NEW WESTGATE LLC FOR CERTAIN TEMPORARY PARKING RIGHTS AT WESTGATE. This agenda item was approved. 26. 15-498 AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF EL MIRAGE TO PROVIDE LAW ENFORCEMENT AND SECURITY SERVICES FOR THE UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX STADIUM Staff Contact: Debora Black, Police Chief RESOLUTION NO. 5005 NEW SERIES WAS READ BY NUMBER AND TITLE ONLY, IT City of Glendale Page 6 Printed on 8/26/2015 City Council Meeting Minutes-Final August 11,2015 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 EL MIRAGE 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. 27. 15-508 AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO AN EQUITABLE SHARING AGREEMENT WITH THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE Staff Contact: Debora Black, Police Chief RESOLUTION NO. 5006 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 EQUITABLE SHARING AGREEMENT WITH THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE CONCERNING SHARED ASSETS INVOLVING THE GLENDALE POLICE DEPARTMENT. This agenda item was approved. 28. 15-511 AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO AN INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR AGREEMENT WITH ARIZONA COMMUNITY ACTION ASSOCIATION FOR COMMUNITY ACTION PROGRAM FUNDING Staff Contact: Erik Strunk, Director, Community Services RESOLUTION NO. 5007 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 INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR AGREEMENT WITH ARIZONA COMMUNITY ACTION ASSOCIATION TO RECEIVE FUNDING FOR FY 2015-16 UTILITY ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS. This agenda item was approved. Approval of the Consent Agenda A motion was made by Sherwood,seconded by Hugh,to approve the recommended actions on Consent Agenda Item Numbers 2 through 17 and 19 through 28.The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 6- Mayor Weiers, Vice Mayor Hugh, Councilmember Aldama, Councilmember Sherwood, Councilmember Tolmachoff, and Councilmember Turner Absent: 1 - Councilmember Chavira 18. 15-495 AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH KARY ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, INC., FOR HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE MANAGEMENT SERVICES Staff Contact: Jack Friedline, Director, Public Works Mr. Friedline said this was an agreement with Kary Environmental Services, Inc.to carry out the Household Hazardous Waste Program. He explained this creates an opportunity City of Glendale Page 7 Printed on 8/26/2015 City Council Meeting Minutes-Final August 11,2015 for residents to call and make an appointment for a contractor to pick up household hazardous waste. He said there will be collections in the Fall and in the Spring. He provided an example of household hazardous waste and said they are trying to protect the city's landfill. Councilmember Aldama said this was a great service to the community and wanted to make sure residents are aware of this program. 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: 6- Mayor Weiers, Vice Mayor Hugh, Councilmember Aldama, Councilmember Sherwood, Councilrriember Tolmachoff, and Councilmember Turner Absent: 1 - Councilmember Chavira LAND DEVELOPMENT ACTIONS 29. 15-509 FINAL PLAT (FP) APPLICATION FP15-01: PARKSIDE - 7225 NORTH 77TH LANE Staff Contact: Jon M. Froke, AICP, Planning Director Mr. Froke said this is a request by Hancock Communities for the final approval necessary to begin an infill subdivision near Glendale Avenue and 77th Lane. He provided a map to show the context of the site. He said a rezoning application was recently filed and approved to develop these lots. He said there will be 13 single family lots and private open space for this development. He said staff recommends approval of this final plat. Mayor Weiers asked if water and sewer was an issue. Mr. Froke said existing infrastructure was available and the developer will extend services to those 13 lots. A motion was made by Councilmember Aldama,seconded by Vice Mayor Hugh, that this agenda item be approved.The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 6- Mayor Weiers,Vice Mayor Hugh, Councilmember Aldama, Councilmember Sherwood, Councilmember Tolmachoff, and Councilmember Turner Absent: 1 Councilmember Chavira REQUEST FOR FUTURE WORKSHOP AND EXECUTIVE SESSION A motion was made by Vice Mayor Hugh,seconded by Councilmember Turner,to vacate the regularly scheduled City Council Workshop on Tuesday,August 18, 2015 due to the League of Arizona Cities and Towns Conference.The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 6- Mayor Weiers,Vice Mayor Hugh, Councilmember Aldama, Councilmember Sherwood, Councilmember Tolmachoff, and Councilmember Turner City of Glendale Page 8 Printed on 8/26/2015 City Council Meeting Minutes-Final August 11,2015 Absent: 1 - Councilmember Chavira COUNCIL COMMENTS AND SUGGESTIONS Councilmember Aldama reminded residents to join him at his mobile office hours at Bakery by Chef Tom, 5835 W. Palmaire Avenue, from 5 to 6:30 p.m. He also asked everyone to remember Councilmember Chavira and his family in their prayers as his mother in law is battling Parkinson's disease. Councilmember Tolmachoff said there will be a public meeting on Thursday night to discuss and receive citizen comments on the anti-discrimination ordinance at the Foothills Recreation and Aquatics Center from 6 to 8 pm. Councilmember Turner said he wanted to mention Item 16 on tonight's agenda. A contract was awarded to Citygate Associates, LLC to assist in preparing the public safety's five year plan. He said this is an important step forward and shows the support Public Safety has from the Council and staff. He wanted to make sure they do the best they can with the money they have. He wanted to invite everyone to the citywide Code Enforcement meeting which will be hosted by Mayor Weiers and the Councilmembers on September 16th at the Glendale Main Library on Brown Street. He said this is an educational opportunity for residents to learn about the Code Enforcement and Building Departments and how they work. He said guests include Sam McAllen, Development Services Director, and his staff from those departments. Mayor Weiers reminded everyone about the Freedom Award which the city is receiving. He said the city is being recognized for the employees who serve our country through the guard and reserve. He said Glendale was selected as one of 15 to receive this award out of 3,000 nominees. He hoped the citizens were very proud of this award. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Weiers adjourned the meeting at 6:40 p.m. • III‘-'.1L' Pamela H nna- City Clerk City of Glendale Page 9 Printed on 8/26/2015