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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - Minutes - City Council - Meeting Date: 9/8/2015 City of Glendale 5850 West Glendale Avenue Glendale, AZ 85301 rg% &,1 GLE _A Meeting Minutes - Final Tuesday, September 8, 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 September 8,2015 CALL TO ORDER Present: 7- Mayor Jerry Weiers,Vice Mayor Ian Hugh, Councilmember Jamie Aldama, Councilmember Samuel Chavira, Councilmember Gary Sherwood, Councilmember Lauren Tolmachoff, and Councilmember Bart Turner Also present were Richard Bowers,Acting City Manager; Jennifer Campbell,Assistant City Manager; Tom Duensing, Interim Assistant City Manager; Michael Bailey, City Attorney; Pamela Hanna, City Clerk; and Darcie McCracken, Deputy City Clerk. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE PRAYER/INVOCATION Captain Kihyun Oh of the Salvation Army offered the invocation. CITIZEN COMMENTS Irmgard Holm, a Cactus resident, said Palmaire Avenue was a very busy street from 47th to 48th Avenue. She said there were 40 families living in the area and there were no sidewalks to walk on. She asked if the Council could look into this and make the whole street no parking for safety. She said the businesses create a lot of traffic in that area and it is unsafe for the many children who play in the area. She thanked the Council for taking down some barbed wire that was also in the area. Karyn Ott, a Glendale resident, spoke about the city's ambulance plan and the cut in hours. She said the city won't have ambulance service at all after 11 pm, and she is very concerned about this. It could be dangerous for Glendale residents. She wanted to look into finding a resolution to this issue as soon as possible. She said this issue is affecting Glendale and not any other cities in the valley as Glendale doesn't have a contract. Susan Cober, a Cactus resident,spoke about her trash bins,which are the size of recycle bins. She said she never received a call back to her calls and letters to the city about this. She even sent certified letters, but hasn't received any communication or a call back from the city. She said this issue is important to her and she would like a call back. Claude Mattox, a Phoenix resident, said he was here representing Community Loans of America, doing business in Glendale as Fast Auto Loans. He said they are here tonight in support of the city's Christmas parade. He said they have a$1,000 donation check to support this tradition. He thanked the city. James Deibler, a Phoenix resident, said he would like the city to build a transit center at Glendale Community College. He said a lot of students take the bus to and from GCC. He said the intersections near GCC are dangerous, and he said the best place for the transit center is at the northwest corner of 59th Avenue and Olive Avenue. City of Glendale Page 1 Printed on 9/22/2015 City Council Meeting Minutes-Final September 8,2015 APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF AUGUST 25,2015 1. 15-606 APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF AUGUST 25, 2015 Staff Contact: Pamela Hanna, City Clerk A motion was made by Councilmember Tolmachoff,seconded by Vice Mayor Hugh,that this agenda item be approved.The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 7- Mayor Weiers,Vice Mayor Hugh, Councilmember Aldama, Councilmember Chavira, Councilmember Sherwood, Councilmember Tolmachoff, and Councilmember Turner PROCLAMATIONS AND AWARDS 2. 15-582 PROCLAIM OCTOBER 2015 AS DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AWARENESS MONTH Staff Contact: Debora Black, Police Chief Presented By: Office of the Mayor Accepted By: Ms. April Burleson Accepted By: Ms. Tracey Breeden, Public Information Officer, Glendale Police Department Mayor Weiers presented the proclamation to Ms.April Burleson and Ms.Tracey Breeden. CONSENT AGENDA Mayor Weiers pulled item 10 from the consent agenda to be heard after consent. Mr. Richard Bowers,Acting City Manager, read agenda item numbers 3 through 19. 3. 15-550 APPROVE SPECIAL EVENT LIQUOR LICENSE, KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS, PADRE SERRA COUNCIL#7114 Staff Contact: Vicki Rios, Interim Director, Finance and Technology This agenda item was approved. 4. 15-551 APPROVE SPECIAL EVENT LIQUOR LICENSE, ST. LOUIS THE KING ROMAN CATHOLIC PARISH Staff Contact: Vicki Rios, Interim Director, Finance and Technology This agenda item was approved. 5. 15-552 APPROVE LIQUOR LICENSE NO. 5-16786, SUBMARINO'S PIZZERIA Staff Contact: Vicki Rios, Interim Director, Finance and Technology City of Glendale Page 2 Printed on 9/22/2015 City Council Meeting Minutes-Final September 8,2015 This agenda item was approved. 6. 15-553 APPROVE LIQUOR LICENSE NO. 5-17398, DOS MAS MEXICAN GRILL Staff Contact: Vicki Rios, Interim Director, Finance and Technology This agenda item was approved. 7. 15-554 APPROVE LIQUOR LICENSE NO. 5-17084, EL ANTRO Staff Contact: Vicki Rios, Interim Director, Finance and Technology This agenda item was approved. 8. 15-558 AUTHORIZATION FOR COOPERATIVE PURCHASE OF HEAVY DUTY TRUCK AND EQUIPMENT REPAIR WITH BALAR HOLDING CORP., DOING BUSINESS AS BALAR EQUIPMENT Staff Contact: Jack Friedline, Director, Public Works This agenda item was approved. 9. 15-578 AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT WITH D.L. WITHERS CONSTRUCTION, L.C., TO PERFORM TENANT IMPROVEMENT WORK AT THE BANK OF AMERICA PLAZA Staff Contact: Jack Friedline, Director, Public Works This agenda item was approved. 11. 15-580 AWARD OF CONTRACT TO COMMERCIAL CLEANING SYSTEMS FOR COMMUNITY SERVICES FACILITIES Staff Contact: Erik Strunk, Director, Community Services This agenda item was approved. 12. 15-559 AUTHORIZATION FOR COOPERATIVE PURCHASE OF HEAVY DUTY TRUCK AND EQUIPMENT REPAIR WITH CUMMINS ROCKY MOUNTAIN, LLC Staff Contact: Jack Friedline, Director, Public Works This agenda item was approved. 13. 15-560 AUTHORIZATION FOR COOPERATIVE PURCHASE OF HEAVY DUTY TRUCK AND EQUIPMENT REPAIR WITH DON SANDERSON FORD, INC. Staff Contact: Jack Friedline, Director, Public Works This agenda item was approved. 14. 15-561 AUTHORIZATION FOR COOPERATIVE PURCHASE OF HEAVY DUTY TRUCK AND EQUIPMENT REPAIR WITH EMPIRE SOUTHWEST, LLC Staff Contact: Jack Friedline, Director, Public Works This agenda item was approved. City of Glendale Page 3 Printed on 9/22/2015 City Council Meeting Minutes-Final September 8,2015 15. 15-562 AUTHORIZATION FOR COOPERATIVE PURCHASE OF HEAVY DUTY TRUCK AND EQUIPMENT REPAIR WITH FREIGHTLINER OF ARIZONA, LLC Staff Contact: Jack Friedline, Director, Public Works This agenda item was approved. 16. 15-563 AUTHORIZATION FOR COOPERATIVE PURCHASE OF HEAVY DUTY TRUCK AND EQUIPMENT REPAIR WITH NORWOOD EQUIPMENT, INC. Staff Contact: Jack Friedline, Director, Public Works This agenda item was approved. 17. 15-564 AUTHORIZATION FOR COOPERATIVE PURCHASE OF HEAVY DUTY TRUCK AND EQUIPMENT REPAIR WITH RWC INTERNATIONAL, LTD Staff Contact: Jack Friedline, Director, Public Works This agenda item was approved. 18. 15-565 AUTHORIZATION FOR COOPERATIVE PURCHASE OF HEAVY DUTY TRUCK AND EQUIPMENT REPAIR WITH TITAN MACHINERY, INC. Staff Contact: Jack Friedline, Director, Public Works This agenda item was approved. 19. 15-557 AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE AGREEMENT WITH DIAMOND RIDGE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION FOR GENERAL MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR SERVICES Staff Contact: Jack Friedline, Director, Public Works 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 3 through 9 and 11 through 19. 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 10. 15-573 AUTHORIZATION TO RENAME THE BALLFIELD AT ROSE LANE PARK"ENRIQUE BANDA, SR., FIELD" Staff Contact: Erik Strunk, Director, Community Services Mr. Strunk said this item is a request for Council authorization to name the ball field at Rose Lane Park in honor of Enrique Banda, Sr. A group of residents submitted an application to rename the Rose Lane ball field in honor of Enrique Banda, Sr. to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission in June 2015. The Commission noted the many City of Glendale Page 4 Printed on 9/22/2015 City Council Meeting Minutes-Final September 8,2015 accomplishments Mr. Banda has in the community. Mr. Banda won many awards for his volunteer participation in the community. The Commission voted unanimously to rename the field in honor of Mr. Banda. He said there is no budgetary impact with this request and the applicant has agreed to pay for all costs associated with manufacture of the sign, installation and subsequent maintenance. He said it will take about 5 to 6 weeks to make the sign and Mayor and Council will be invited to the unveiling. Mr. Strunk said several members of the Banda's Angels Volunteer group are in the audience and can answer any questions the Councilmembers may have. Mayor Weiers said Councilmember Aldama and Vice Mayor Hugh have been active on this issue. Adele Guerra, Bobby Casades, Benny Banda, Mr. Banda's oldest son, Roxanne Banda, Mr. Banda's daughter-in-law, and Lupe Bonilla, Mr. Banda's daughter,and the group were recognized by Mayor Weiers for their participation in the process of renaming the ball park. Ms. Guerra thanked Vice Mayor Hugh for his support and former Councilmember Alvarez for her loyalty and commitment to bringing Mr. Banda's legacy to the city's attention. She said Mr. Banda spent countless hours coaching youth and giving back to his community. She said Mr. Banda did more than just coach the children, but helped teach them right from wrong. He also assisted in after school activities such as show them a better way. Mr. Banda assisted children by paying for fees and photos of the children. He had a passion for coaching and teaching children about giving and volunteering. She said he lived to change the lives of the youth he worked with. Mr. Casades thanked Vice Mayor Hugh, Councilmember Aldama and the rest of the Council for the opportunity to work with the Parks and Recreation Department. He said it was a pleasure to work with Mr. Strunk and Paul King. He said you could see in Mr. Banda's eyes how much he cared for the children he worked with. He said it was time to get the youth back into playing sports. He also thanked city staff for being so helpful; they were great people. Roxanne Banda thanked Mayor Weiers and all the Councilmembers for their support. She said this was a great honor for her family. Councilmember Aldama thanked the community for supporting this. He expressed his gratitude to Vice Mayor Hugh for his help, support and participation in this issue. He said Mr. Banda volunteered 54 years and gave so much to the children. She thanked the Banda family for sharing Mr. Banda with the residents of the city. He said the family should be extremely proud of what Mr. Banda did for this community. Councilmember Chavira said it was great to see the city and the community come together in support of this issue. Mayor Weiers said he was glad the community has recognized a truly great citizen. He told the Banda family Mr. Banda was an amazing man. City of Glendale Page 5 Printed on 9/22/2015 City Council Meeting Minutes-Final September 8,2015 A motion was made by Vice Mayor Hugh,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 PUBLIC HEARING-LAND DEVELOPMENT ACTIONS 20. 15-568 ANNEXATION (AN)APPLICATION AN-198 FRYE (PUBLIC HEARING REQUIRED) Staff Contact: Jon M. Froke, AICP, Planning Director Mr. Froke said this item was to conduct a public hearing on the blank annexation petition in the Loop 303 corridor. This is application AN-198 and the area is 55 acres of vacant land on the east side of Loop 303 at the Maryland Avenue alignment. He explained the Frye family wishes to eventually develop a business park on this land. He said staff is also reviewing a rezoning application which would bring the property from A-1 Agricultural to M-1 Light Industrial,which would allow the business park. Staff recommends approval to the future annexation. Councilmember Aldama said this property is west of 115th Avenue, so the city does not provide any water or sewer services. Mr. Froke said that is correct. This area would probably be serviced by Epcor for water and sewer. He said staff will continue to work on this with the Frye family. Mayor Weiers opened the public hearing. There being no speakers, Mayor Weiers closed the public hearing. NEW BUSINESS 21. 15-581 AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A REPRESENTATION AGREEMENT WITH BEACON SPORTS CAPITAL PARTNERS, LLC, AND APPROVE THE EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS Staff Contact: Richard A. Bowers, Acting City Manager Mr. Bowers said this item was a request to enter into an agreement with Beacon Sports Capital Partners, LLC to provide representation for the city in an RFP process,which includes assistance in soliciting offers and negotiating a new arena management agreement for the future lease and management of the city-owned Gila River Arena. In 2013, the city entered into an agreement with Beacon Sports Capital Partners to provide services related to procuring an arena manager. The city subsequently entered into an agreement with IceArizona to manage the arena. In July 2015,the city approved the addendum to the professional management and services lease agreement and this agreement indicated the city would have the option to replace the current arena manager after June 30,2016. Due to the complexities of soliciting qualified vendors, changing the City of Glendale Page 6 Printed on 9/22/2015 City Council Meeting Minutes-Final September 8,2015 arena management structure and the impact of events scheduled well in advance,time is of the essence and the city desires to have a contract in place by January 2016. Beacon Sports specializes in the professional sports industry and related businesses. Beacon has completed over$2 billion in sports and non-sports projects. An agreement with terms favorable to the city that provides sustainable events for the long term will benefit the city and the community at large. The hourly rate for services is$400 per hour, plus reimbursable expenses and upon execution of the agreement a$25,000 retainer will be paid and be applied toward the hourly rate of services rendered. The costs of these services will be charged to arena events and funds are available due to the amended lease agreement. Gary Hirsch,a Cactus resident,said it is déjà vu all over again. He said the city had the same opportunity in 2013 and confidential details were disclosed by Councilmember Sherwood two days after an Executive session to discuss the original agreement. He provided a timeline of what has transpired with the arena management agreement over the last several years. He said he would like the Council to pass this item and do it right this time. 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 REQUEST FOR FUTURE WORKSHOP AND EXECUTIVE SESSION A motion was made by Vice Mayor Hugh,seconded by Councilmember Turner,to hold the next regularly scheduled City Council workshop on Tuesday,September 15,2015,at 1:30 p.m.in room B-3 of the City Council Chambers,to be followed by an Executive Session pursuant to A.R.S.38-461.03.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 Mr. Strunk and staff for the work they did on Item 10 tonight. He also invited everyone to join city staff and Valley Metro for a meeting on transportation, including the light rail,to be held on September 17,2015 from 6 to 9 p.m. at Isaac Imes School gymnasium,6625 North 56th Avenue. He said his next mobile office hours will be held on October 5, 2015 due to the Labor Day holiday. He said the location will be announced soon. Councilmember Chavira spoke about a baby that had been put in a trash can and abandoned. He said the baby was buried today and was named Jonah Haven. He spoke about the Safe Haven program and the wonderful burial they gave to the child. He thanked Chief Black and Chief DeChant for the firefighters and police officers, Mayor Weiers and the Councilmembers that showed up for the funeral. He spoke about the chaplain that provided the service and the hardships he has faced. He asked everyone to City of Glendale Page 7 Printed on 9/22/2015 City Council Meeting Minutes-Final September 8,2015 remember the Safe Haven program to save any unwanted child. Councilmember Sherwood thanked Detective Roger Geisler for solving a 37 year old cold case. He said his semi-annual district meeting is going to be held October 1st and they will discuss Envision 2040, the general plan that will be voted on next August and the transportation plan as well as public works. He said the meeting will be held at Thunderbird Management School. Councilmember Tolmachoff said it was nice to hear the story about Coach Banda. She said every person has the ability to change the community. Councilmember Turner reminded residents about the citywide information code enforcement meeting on September 16th from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the Glendale Main Library at 5959 W. Brown Street. He said there will be presentations from city staff that include examples of neighborhood code violations related to property maintenance, abandoned vehicles, and garage sales. He said there will be discussions on how to resolve these violations and when and how to get building permits for home improvement projects. Staff will also be on hand to answer questions and takes code violation reports. Mayor Weiers spoke about the funeral service and said it was a sad event. He said he was proud to see city staff and the community come together to honor the child. He. hoped an event like this doesn't happen again. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 7:17 p.m. Pamela Hanna- City Clerk City of Glendale Page 8 Printed on 9/22/2015