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Meeting Minutes - Final
Tuesday, November 10, 2015
6:00 PM
Voting Meeting
Council Chambers
City Council
City Council Meeting Minutes-Final November 10,2015
CALL TO ORDER
Present: 7 Mayor Jerry Weiers, Vice Mayor Ian Hugh, Councilmember Jamie Aldama,
Councilmember Samuel Chavira, Councilmember Ray Malnar, Councilmember
Lauren Tolmachoff, and Councilmember Bart Turner
[Sahuem representative Councilmember Sherwood was not present. Sahuaro
representative Councilmember-Elect Malnar was sworn in during the meeting,}
Also present were Richard Boweno, Acting City Manager; Jennifer Compbe||, Assistant
City Manager; Tom Duensing, Interim Assistant City Manager; Michael 8ai|ey, City
Attorney; Pamela Hanna, City Clerk; and Darcie McCracken, Deputy City Clerk.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PRAYER/INVOCATION
The invocation was offered by Pastor R.E. Hall from the New Testament Christian Church.
NEW BUSINESS
37. 15-689 RESOLUTION 5040: 2015 SPECIAL RECALL ELECTION CANVASS
OF VOTE
Staff Contact: Pamela Hanna, City Clerk
Ms. Hanna said staff's request was for CitCouncil to declare and adopt the results of
the November 3, 2015 special recall election.
Mayor Weiers asked Ms. Hanna to read Resolution No. 5040, New Series, in full as it
had not been posted 72 hours in advance of tonight's meeting.
• Ms. Hanna read Resolution No. 5040 in full.
RESOLUTION NO. 5040 NEW SERIES
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE,
MARICOPA COUNTY,ARIZONA, DECLAR[NG THE OFFICIAL CANVASS OF
VOTES CAST IN THE CITY OF GLENDALE SPECIAL RECALL ELECTION
HELD NOVEMBER 3,2015;AND DECLARING THE RESULTS OF THE
SPECIAL RECALL ELECTION FOR THE SAHUARO DISTRICT.
WHEREAS,the City of Glendale held a Special Recall Election Tuesday,November 3,
2015, for the purpose of filling the office of Councilmember in the Sahuaro District; and
VuBEREAS,A.R.S. § 16-642 requires that the City Council canvass the returns of the
election not less than six days nor more than 20 days following the election; and
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WHEREAS,the City Council,having canvassed the returns of the November 3,2015
Special Recall Election,finds the returns to be as stated in this resolution.
•
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GLENDALE as follows:
SECTION 1. That the total number of ballots rejected was 107(Exhibit A).
SECTION 2.That the total number of ballots cast at said Special Recall Election,as
shown by the Polling Place and Precinct Canvass report,was 5,644(Exhibit B).
SECTION 3.That the votes cast for the candidates for Councilmember were as
follows:
District/Name Vote Total
SAHUARO DISTRICT
Malnar,Ray 2,840
Sherwood,Gary S.2,499
SECTION 4.That it is hereby found,determined,and declared of record that the
following candidate did receive the greatest number of votes cast for the office
Councilmember in the Sahuaro District and is hereby issued a certificate of election:
SAHUARO DISTRICT
Ray Malnar
SECTION 5.That Exhibits A through B attached to this resolution include a detailed
canvass of vote by polling place and precinct for the November 3,2015 Recall Election.
PASSED,ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the Mayor and Council of the City of
Glendale,Maricopa County,Arizona,this day of,2015.
[No Sahuaro representative voted on this item.]
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: 6- Mayor Weiers,Vice Mayor Hugh,Councilmember Aldama, Councilmember Chavira,
Councilmember Tolmachoff, and Councilmember Turner
Abstain: 1 - Councilmember Malnar
38. 15-755 OATH OF OFFICE —COUNCILMEMBER RAY MALNAR
Staff Contact: Richard A. Bowers, Acting City Manager
Mr. Bowers said the results of the November 3,2015 special election canvass of votes
resolution read by Ms. Hanna have been approved. Now,the oath of office and swearing
in ceremony will be conducted for Mr. Ray Malnar, Councilmember Elect of the Sahuaro
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District. The oath of office was administered by Judge Elizabeth R. Finn, Judge of the
Glendale City Court. Mr. Malnar has submitted proof of statutory qualification
requirements and will be sworn in at the November 10, 2015 meeting. His term of office
will commence November 10, 2015 and terminate on December 13, 2016.
Judge Elizabeth Finn administered the oath to Councilmember-Elect Ray Malnar.
Mr. Malnar said if anyone were to ask me a year ago that I would be standing here as
your newest Councilmember, I would probably laugh them out of the room. I didn't seek
this position, but apparently it was seeking me. I chose to serve in order to represent the
constituents of my district,to meet the needs of my Sahuaro District neighbors. You
know, it's time to focus on the future of Glendale. Our Council has been moving in the
right direction. Let's keep that momentum going. This is a new day for Glendale and it is
a fresh start for our city to get back to where it should be. For the last several years,the
Mayor and the Council have been making very tough decisions, trying to fix some
problems they inherited, and I'm looking forward to being a part of that constructive team
that is focused on making Glendale the best that it can be. Things have been getting
better; sometimes it is difficult to notice because of the negative headlines that you see
in the newspapers. My friends in the media please pay attention. It is time for those
negative headlines to go away and for positive headlines to replace them. I have a vision
of a Glendale that has significantly reduced its debt and that encourages business to
prosper with friendly regulations,fair taxes and fee schedules,which businesses, in turn,
create jobs for the members of the community,who, in turn, shop, entertain and eat out
in Glendale because of its great tax rates and excellent services. It is a city that
functions efficiently and takes care of its people and pays attention to the public
concerns that are brought before it. This is the city that I aspire to be a part of; let's work
together it's going to take some time to get there. May God bless each one of you to do
your part in helping us to make this happen. Thank you for giving me this opportunity to
be of service in this great city. Thank you.
Mayor Weiers said he wanted to be the first one to congratulate Councilmember Malnar.
Mayor Weirs also placed Mr. Malnar's name plate at Council Malnar's seat on the City
Council dais.
Mayor Weiers called a five minute recess to allow those present an opportunity to offer
congratulations to Councilmember Malnar.
RECESS
The meeting was called back to order.
CITIZEN COMMENTS
James Deibler, a Phoenix resident, congratulated Councilmember Malnar and said he
would represent the city of Glendale very well. He spoke an incident he had with a
homeless person. James received a ride home from a police officer and thanked the
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police officer for assisting him. James said he sees homeless people everywhere he
goes.
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF OCTOBER 13,2015 VOTING MEETING
1. 15-716 APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF OCTOBER 13, 2015 VOTING
MEETING
Staff Contact: Pamela Hanna, City Clerk
A motion was made by Councilmember Chavira,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 Malnar, Councilmember Tolmachoff, and Councilmember Turner
CONSENT AGENDA
Mr. Richard Bowers,Acting City Manager, read agenda item numbers 2 through 28.
Ms. Pamela Hanna, City Clerk, read consent agenda resolution item numbers 29 through
33 by number and title.
2. 15-691 APPROVE SPECIAL EVENT LIQUOR LICENSE, OUR LADY OF
PERPETUAL HELP
Staff Contact: Vicki Rios, Interim Director, Finance and Technology
This agenda item was approved. •
3. 15-685 APPROVE LIQUOR LICENSE NO. 5-17717, LA RUBIA Y LA MORENA
Staff Contact: Vicki Rios, Interim Director, Finance and Technology
This agenda item was approved.
4. 15-686 APPROVE LIQUOR LICENSE NO. 5-17739, Z MART
Staff Contact: Vicki Rios, Interim Director, Finance and Technology
This agenda item was approved.
5. 15-687 APPROVE LIQUOR LICENSE NO. 1-33863, PIZZA OLD ROMA
Staff Contact: Vicki Rios, Interim Director, Finance and Technology
This agenda item was approved.
6. 15-688 APPROVE LIQUOR LICENSE NO. 5-17725, WINGSTOP
Staff Contact: Vicki Rios, Interim Director, Finance and Technology
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This agenda item was approved.
7. 15-604 AUTHORIZATION TO RATIFY AND RENEW THE AGREEMENT WITH
APPLICATION SOFTWARE, INC., DOING BUSINESS AS ASIFLEX
Staff Contact: Jim Brown, Director, Human Resources and Risk
Management
This agenda item was approved.
8. 15-719 REQUEST TO APPROVE CHANGE TO HUMAN RESOURCES POLICY
301 COMPENSATION AND CLASSIFICATION TO INCLUDE HOLIDAY
AND HOLIDAY SPECIAL HOURS TO THE OVERTIME CALCULATION
FOR EMPLOYEES
Staff Contact: Jim Brown, Director, Human Resources and Risk
Management
This agenda item was approved.
9. 15-700 AWARD OF BID RFP 16-06, AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO AN
AGREEMENT AND APPROVE EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS TO
PURCHASE FESTIVAL SHUTTLE SERVICES FOR GLENDALE
GLITTERS, GLENDALE GLITTER & GLOW AND GLENDALE
CHOCOLATE AFFAIRE FROM INDUSTRIAL BUS LINES DOING
BUSINESS AS ALL ABOARD AMERICA!
Staff Contact: Laurie Sapp, Assistant Communications Director
This agenda item was approved.
10. 15-690 AWARD OF BID IFB 16-05, AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO AN
AGREEMENT AND APPROVE EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS TO
PURCHASE FOUNDRY-METAL CASTING SERVICES FROM GRATE
SOLUTIONS COMPANY, INC.
Staff Contact: Craig Johnson, P.E., Director, Water Services
This agenda item was approved.
11. 15-692 AWARD OF BID IFB 16-05, AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO AN
AGREEMENT AND APPROVE EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS TO
PURCHASE FOUNDRY-METAL CASTING SERVICES FROM DANA
KEPNER COMPANY, INC.
Staff Contact: Craig Johnson, P.E., Director, Water Services
This agenda item was approved.
12. 15-693 AWARD OF BID IFB 16-05, AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO AN
AGREEMENT AND APPROVE EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS TO
PURCHASE FOUNDRY-METAL CASTING SERVICES FROM NEENAH
FOUNDRY COMPANY
Staff Contact: Craig Johnson, P.E., Director, Water Services
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This agenda item was approved.
13. 15-694 AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A LINKING AGREEMENT WITH MGC
CONTRACTORS, INC., AND APPROVE THE EXPENDITURE OF
FUNDS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE THUNDERBIRD RESERVOIR
IMPROVEMENTS
Staff Contact: Craig Johnson, P.E., Director, Water Services
This agenda item was approved.
14. 15-695 AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A LINKING AGREEMENT WITH
EUROFINS EATON ANALYTICAL, INC., AND APPROVE THE
EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS FOR LABORATORY TESTING SERVICES
Staff Contact: Craig Johnson, P.E., Director, Water Services
This agenda item was approved.
15. 15-696 AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION
AGREEMENT WITH SALT RIVER VALLEY WATER USERS'
ASSOCIATION FOR NEW INFRASTRUCTURE AT A REPLACEMENT
WELL SITE
Staff Contact: Craig Johnson, P.E., Director, Water Services
This agenda item was approved.
16. 15-718 AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A LINKING AGREEMENT WITH ABM
ELECTRICAL POWER SERVICES, LLC, AND APPROVE THE
EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS FOR REPAIR SERVICES AT VARIOUS
WATER AND WASTEWATER FACILITIES
Staff Contact: Craig Johnson, P.E., Director, Water Services
This agenda item was approved.
17. 15-701 AWARD OF BID IFB 16-14, AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO AN
AGREEMENT AND APPROVE EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS TO
PURCHASE TIRES FROM PURCELL TIRES
Staff Contact: Jack Friedline, Director, Public Works
This agenda item was approved.
18. 15-702 AWARD OF BID IFB 16-14, AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO AN
AGREEMENT AND APPROVE EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS TO
PURCHASE TIRES FROM CHARLIE CASE TIRE LLC, DOING
BUSINESS AS COMMUNITY TIRES
Staff Contact: Jack Friedline, Director, Public Works
This agenda item was approved.
19. 15-703 AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE
LINKING AGREEMENT WITH FIVE G INC., FOR GUARD RAIL
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INSTALLATION, SERVICES AND ACCESSORIES
Staff Contact: Jack Friedline, Director, Public Works
This agenda item was approved.
20. 15-704 AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A LINKING AGREEMENT WITH
WATER & ENERGY SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGY, INC.
Staff Contact: Jack Friedline, Director, Public Works
This agenda item was approved.
21. 15-705 AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO THE
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH GAVAN & BARKER,
INC., FOR 2014-2015 DRAINAGE STUDIES
Staff Contact: Jack Friedline, Director, Public Works
This agenda item was approved.
22. 15-706 AWARD OF BID IFB 16-14, AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO AN
AGREEMENT AND APPROVE EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS TO
PURCHASE TIRES FROM REDBURN TIRE COMPANY
Staff Contact: Jack Friedline, Director, Public Works
This agenda item was approved.
23. 15-708 AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH BASIN TREE
SERVICE & PEST CONTROL, INC., DOING BUSINESS AS UNITED
RIGHT OF WAY (URW), FOR LANDSCAPE SERVICES ALONG ROUTE
US 60 (GRAND AVENUE)
Staff Contact: Jack Friedline, Director, Public Works
This agenda item was approved.
24. 15-710 AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH SOMERSET
LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE, INC., FOR LANDSCAPE SERVICES
ALONG NORTHERN PARKWAY
Staff Contact: Jack Friedline, Director, Public Works
This agenda item was approved.
25. 15-711 AWARD OF BID IFB 16-14, AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO AN
AGREEMENT AND APPROVE EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS TO
PURCHASE TIRES FROM PHOENIX TIRE
Staff Contact: Jack Friedline, Director, Public Works
This agenda item was approved.
26. 15-713 AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A LINKING AGREEMENT FOR A
COOPERATIVE PURCHASE OF SHELVING FROM INTERIOR
SOLUTIONS OF ARIZONA, LLC
Staff Contact: Jack Friedline, Director, Public Works
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This agenda item was approved.
27. 15-714 AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO AMENDMENT NO. 3 TO THE
AGREEMENT FOR STREETLIGHT MAINTENANCE SERVICES WITH
FLUORESCO LIGHTING-SIGN MAINTENANCE CORPORATION
Staff Contact: Jack Friedline, Director, Public Works
This agenda item was approved.
28. 15-715 AWARD OF BID IFB 16-14, AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO AN
AGREEMENT AND APPROVE EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS TO
PURCHASE TIRES FROM ROBERTS TIRE SALES, INC.
Staff Contact: Jack Friedline, Director, Public Works
This agenda item was approved.
CONSENT RESOLUTIONS
29. 15-707 RESOLUTION 5034: AUTHORIZATION TO REVISE RATES AND
CHARGES AT GLENDALE MUNICIPAL AIRPORT
Staff Contact: Jack Friedline, Director, Public Works
RESOLUTION NO. 5034 NEW SERIES WAS READ BY NUMBER AND TITLE ONLY, IT
BEING A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, MARICOPA
COUNTY,ARIZONA, SETTING FORTH RATES AND CHARGES AT THE GLENDALE
MUNICIPAL AIRPORT;AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
This agenda item was approved.
30. 15-709 RESOLUTION 5035: AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT
CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 TO AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT
WITH THE CITY OF PHOENIX FOR FEDERAL TRANSIT
ADMINISTRATION GRANT NUMBER AZ-90-X131 TO INCLUDE
FUNDING FOR BUS ROUTES 59 AND 60
Staff Contact: Jack Friedline, Director, Public Works
RESOLUTION NO. 5035 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 CHANGE ORDER NO. 1
FOR AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT(GRANT PASS-THROUGH
AGREEMENT)WITH THE CITY OF PHOENIX FOR GRANT NO.AZ-90-X131 RELATING
TO TRANSIT SERVICES.
This agenda item was approved.
31. 15-712 RESOLUTION 5036: AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT
CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 TO AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT
WITH THE CITY OF PHOENIX FOR FEDERAL TRANSIT
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ADMINISTRATION GRANT NUMBER AZ-57-X016 FOR BUS STOP
ACCESSIBILITY ENHANCEMENTS
Staff Contact: Jack Friedline, Director, Public Works
RESOLUTION NO. 5036 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 CHANGE ORDER NO. 1
FOR AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT(GRANT PASS-THROUGH
AGREEMENT)WITH THE CITY OF PHOENIX FOR GRANT NO.AZ-57-X016 RELATING
TO TRANSIT SERVICES.
This agenda item was approved.
32. 15-726 RESOLUTION 5037: AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A 24-MONTH
AGREEMENT FOR THE OPERATION AND MANAGEMENT OF THE
GLEN LAKES GOLF COURSE
Staff Contact: Erik Strunk, Director, Community Services
RESOLUTION NO. 5037 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,
MANAGEMENT&OPERATIONS AGREEMENT WITH ARIZONA GOLF VENTURES,
L.L.C. FOR THE MANAGEMENT AND OPERATION OF THE GLEN LAKES GOLF
COURSE LOCATED AT 5450 WEST NORTHERN AVENUE IN GLENDALE,ARIZONA.
This agenda item was approved.
33. 15-721 RESOLUTION 5038: ADOPT A RESOLUTION OF SUPPORT FOR A
FINANCIAL POLICY RELATED TO CASH AND BUDGET
APPROPRIATION TRANSFERS
Staff Contact: Vicki Rios, Interim Director, Finance and Technology
RESOLUTION NO. 5038 NEW SERIES WAS READ BY NUMBER AND TITLE ONLY, IT
BEING A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, MARICOPA
COUNTY,ARIZONA, SUPPORTING A FINANCIAL POLICY RELATED TO CASH AND
BUDGET APPROPRIATION TRANSFERS.
This agenda item was approved.
Approval of the Consent Agenda
A motion was made by Councilmember Turner,seconded by Councilmember
Aldama,to approve the recommended actions on Consent Agenda Item
Numbers 2 through 28 and Consent Resolution Item Numbers 29 through 33.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 7- Mayor Weiers,Vice Mayor Hugh, Councilmember Aldama, Councilmember
Chavira, Councilmember Malnar, Councilmember Tolmachoff, and
Councilmember Turner
ORDINANCES
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34. 15-722 ORDINANCE 2967: FISCAL YEAR 2014-15 BUDGET AMENDMENTS —
4TH QUARTER
Staff Contact: Vicki Rios, Interim Director, Finance and Technology
Ms. Rios said this is a request for council approval of certain FY 2014-2015 budget
amendments. She said the total budget appropriations do not change with these
amendments. She said all of these transfers are being brought forward based on the
policy in place at the time, prior to the policy changes made this evening. These
transfers all involve closing out the books for FY 14/15. She explained the largest
transaction is a cash transfer between two water funds. The fees are collected in one
fund, but the debt service is paid out of another fund. She said under the next policy
adopted this evening,these transfers will no longer be brought before Council as they are
considered all one fund.
Ms. Hanna read Ordinance No. 2967, New Series by title.
ORDINANCE NO. 2967 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 TRANSFER OF CASH AND APPROPRIATION
AUTHORIZATION BETWEEN BUDGET ITEMS IN THE ADOPTED FISCAL YEAR
2014-2015 BUDGET.
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 Malnar, Councilmember Tolmachoff, and Councilmember Turner
35. 15-727 ORDINANCE 2968: FISCAL YEAR 2015-16 BUDGET AMENDMENTS
Staff Contact: Vicki Rios, Interim Director, Finance and Technology
Ms. Rios said this is a request for Council approval of certain FY 2015-2016 budget
amendments. She said the total budget appropriations remain unchanged with these
amendments.
Ms. Hanna read Ordinance No. 2968, New Series by title.
ORDINANCE NO. 2968 NEW SERIES,WAS READ BY NUMBER AND TITLE ONLY, IT
BEING AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, MARICOPA
COUNTY,ARIZONA,AUTHORIZINGTHE TRANSFER OF CASH AND APPROPRIATION
AUTHORIZATION BETWEEN BUDGET ITEMS IN THE ADOPTED FISCAL YEAR
2015-2016 BUDGET.
A motion was made by Councilmember Malnar,seconded by Councilmember
Chavira,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 Malnar, Councilmember Tolmachoff, and Councilmember Turner
RESOLUTIONS
36. 15-729 RESOLUTION 5039: AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO THE FIRST
AMENDMENT TO THE SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT AMONG THE CITY
OF GLENDALE, THE TOHONO O'ODHAM NATION AND THE TOHONO
O'ODHAM GAMING ENTERPRISE
Staff Contact: Michael D. Bailey, City Attorney
Mr. Bailey said this amendment deals with the payments that are being tendered by the
Tohono O'odham Nation to the city as consideration for settlement of litigation. He
explained when the agreement was drafted,the city considered class 3 gaming and did
not foresee class 2 gaming occurring on the property. He explained class 2 gaming may
occur and they are amending the definition to include class 2 gaming and class 3 gaming
as the sources of that consideration to be paid to the city. He said if Council rejects this
amendment, they do not nullify the settlement agreement. The rejection will not include
class 2 gaming in the definition. He said in terms of the settlement case, a recent
decision was entered by the 9th Circuit with regard to that case. He said in the event
there was any discussion about the settlement agreement;the underlying case has been
resolved at the appellate level.
Mayor Weiers clarified that class 3 gaming approved by the previous Council will stay no
matter what and the Tohono O'odham has agreed to pay for the class 2 gaming as well in
this amendment.
Mr. Bailey said that was correct.
Mayor Weiers said even if the Council chose not to support this,the Tohono O'odham
Nation would not have to pay the city if they did not want to.
Mr. Bailey said it meets the intent of the original agreement.
Mayor Weiers said the Tohono O'odham Nation have chosen to continue to work with and
support the city, he is going to vote yes, although he is not saying he supports the overall
idea.
Larry Rovey, a Yucca resident, complimented the Council in their change in attitude
toward the Tohono O'odham nation. He welcomed the Tohono O'odhum Nation as a
neighbor and thanked them for extending the courtesies of this payment to the city. He
said there are a lot of opportunities for everyone going forward.
Steve Davis, a California resident and project director of the Desert Diamond West Valley
Resort and Casino project, has overseen this project for about three years. He thanked
the Council for their support of this project. He said he has found the Tohono O'odhum
Nation to be people of deep integrity and it has been a privilege to work with them. He
asked the Council for their continued support for this project.
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Chairman Edward Manuel, Tohono O'odham Nation, said he was honored to appear
before the Council and said he was here tonight in support of this agreement to include
class 2 gaming. He spoke about the money that has been spent on this project and the
number of people who have been employed. He said he hoped this continued partnership
with the city is a prosperous one, and he hoped the city continued to support the Tohono
O'odham Nation. He said the opening celebration will be held on December 20, 2015 and
he invited the Council to attend.
Arthur Thruston, a Cactus resident, said he came to speak about Ken Jones who always
supported the Tohono O'odham Nation. He said the Tohono O'odham Nation is right and
good and the city should support them as much as they can. He asked the Council and
the Tohono O'dham Nation consider inviting Mr.Jones'widow to be the first customer
when they open their doors.
Robert Casares, an Ocotillo resident, spoke about the Tohono O'dham Nation coming to
Glendale and the opportunity for more business and employment coming to the city. He
wanted to thank the Tohono O'odham Nation for all they have done for the city. He said
everyone has benefitted from their generosity. He said there will be many employment
and economic opportunities. He thanked the Council and residents for supporting the
casino. He said the cultures are joined together to become one.
Ron Kolb, an Ocotillo resident,said the Councilmembers are approachable and they are
moving in the right direction. He said attitudes have changed and are more positive. He
believes the Tohono O'odham project is good for both Glendale and the west side. He
said they are going to be a very big part of the community and thanked the Tohono
O'odham for the generous payment.The Tohono O'odham Nation will be good neighbors.
Ms. Hanna read Resolution No. 5039, New Series by title.
RESOLUTION NO. 5039 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 THE FIRST
AMENDMENT TO THE SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT AMONG THE CITY OF
GLENDALE,THE TOHONO O'ODHAM NATION AND THE TOHONO O'ODHAM
GAMING ENTERPRISE.
Councilmember Turner explained his vote by thanking the Tohono O'odham Nation for
their contributions and generosity and continuing commitment to Glendale.
Councilmember Chavira said the Tohono O'odham Nation has done the right thing from
day one. He expected nothing else from the Nation, but the right thing.
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 Malnar, Councilmember Tolmachoff, and Councilmember Turner
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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,November
17,2015 at 1:30 p.m.in Room B3 of the City Council Chambers,to be followed by
an executive session pursuant to ARS 38-431.03.The motion carried by the
following vote:
Aye: 7- Mayor Weiers,Vice Mayor Hugh, Councilmember Aldama, Councilmember Chavira,
Councilmember Malnar, Councilmember Tolmachoff, and Councilmember Turner
COUNCIL COMMENTS AND SUGGESTIONS
Councilmember Aldama thanked all veterans for their service to the country.
Councilmember Chavira thanked the veterans for their service. He also welcomed
Councilmember Malnar. He said it was great serving with Gary Sherwood. He wished
Councilmember Aldama a Happy Birthday.
Councilmember Malnar thanked the members of the Armed Forces and asked everyone
to remember their sacrifice.
Councilmember Tolmachoff thanked the veterans everywhere for their service. She also
thanked the Tohono O'odham Nation for their integrity and generosity. She said they are
honorable people and they honor their commitments. She announced the first annual
Cholla Holiday Mixer from 7 p.m.to 9 p.m. on December 9th and the Foothills Aquatics
Center. She said they will hold an ugly sweater contest, holiday desserts and wanted to
give everyone an opportunity to have some fun.
Councilmember Turner thanked the veterans who have served our country. He thanked
the Police Department for recognizing the veterans in a ceremony. He reminded
everyone about the ceremony at 10 a.m. on November 11th honoring veterans at the
Glendale Main Library.
Vice Mayor Hugh welcomed Councilmember Malnar and said Happy Birthday to
Councilmember Aldama.
Mayor Weiers introduced his sister and mother who were in the audience. He asked
everyone to fill up a box of donated food to help the local food bank, Hope for Hunger. He
said 15,000 boxes of food were donated previously and asked everyone to contribute. He
said the hunger problem is year round and challenged everyone to make a difference. He
said the hometown Christmas parade will be held on December 12th.
ADJOURNMENT •
The meeting adjourned at 7:21 p.m.
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