HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - Minutes - City Council - Meeting Date: 11/24/2015City of Glendale
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Meeting Minutes - Final
Tuesday, November 24, 2015
6:00 PM
Voting Meeting
Council Chambers
City Council
Mayor Jerry Weiers
Vice Mayor Ian Hugh
Councilmember Jamie Aldama
Councilmember Samuel Chavira
Councilmember Ray Malnar
Councilmember Lauren Tolmachoff
Councilmember Bart Turner
City Council Meeting Minutes - Final November 24, 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
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
PRAYERJINVOCATION
CITIZEN COMMENTS
Mayor Weiers introduced students from Arizona State University West Campus
Government and Politics class who were attending the meeting.
The invocation was offered by Pastor Emmanuel Allen from the Breakthrough Life Church.
John Moreno, with the Pendergast School District, thanked the Council for their support
of education. He spoke about the Pendergast School District and their new
Superintendent. He thanked everyone for their approval of the school override and said it
does impact education. He extended an invitation to the Council to attend any of their
monthly community breakfasts, as well as the monthly parent luncheon. He spoke about
tax credits as well.
Mayor Weiers said the Superintendent took 2,000 boxes for the food drive and said
Pendergast School District is already stepping up. He thanked them for their support to
help the community.
James Deibler, a Phoenix resident, said residents need to support small businesses in
downtown Glendale. He said residents also need a grocery store in the downtown area.
He said Glendale does not need light rail because the streets are too narrow and there
isn't taxpayer money to support it. He said downtown was not designed to support light
rail.
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF NOVEMBER 10, 2015 VOTING MEETING
1. 15-779 APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF NOVEMBER 10, 2015 VOTING
MEETING
Staff Contact: Pamela Hanna, City Clerk
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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 Malnar, Councilmember Tolmachoff, and Councilmember Turner .
BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND OTHER BODIES
APPROVE RECOMMENDED APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND OTHER
BODIES
PRESENTED BY: Councilmember Lauren Tolmachoff
2. 15-754 BOARDS, COMMISSIONS & OTHER BODIES
Staff Contact: Brent Stoddard, Director, Intergovernmental Programs
CONSENT AGENDA
Arts Commission - Mark Fast - Cholla Appointment - 11-24-15 to 8-24-17
Citizens Transportation Advisory Commission - Jack Nyland - Mayoral Appointment -
11-24-15 to 11-25-16
General Plan Steering Committee - Randy Miller - Mayoral appointment - 11-24-15 to
1-1-16
Glendale Municipal Property Corporation - Ron Cantrell - Yucca Reappointment - 12-1-15
to 12-1-16
Library Advisory Board - Linda Summer, Vice Chair - Cactus Reappointment - 11-24-15 to
9-26-16
Personnel Board - Bud Zomok, Chair - Ocotillo Reappointment - 12-22-15 to 12-22-16
Steven Gilman, Vice Chair - Yucca Reappointment - 12-22-15 to 12-22-16
Risk Management Workers' Compensation Trust Fund - Councilmember Ray Malnar,
Council Appointee - Sahuaro Appointment - 11-24-15 to 7-24-17
Mayor Weiers administered the oath of office to those present.
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 Malnar, Councilmember Tolmachoff, and Councilmember Turner
Mr. Richard Bowers, Acting City Manager, read agenda item numbers 3 through 9.
Ms. Pamela Hanna, City Clerk, read consent agenda resolution item numbers 10 through
14 by number and title.
3. 15-730 APPROVE SPECIAL EVENT LIQUOR LICENSE, CITY OF GLENDALE
OFFICE OF SPECIAL EVENTS
Staff Contact: Vicki Rios, Interim Director, Finance and Technology
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This agenda item was approved.
4. 15-731 APPROVE LIQUOR LICENSE NO. 5-17858, THE ROGUE TOMATO
Staff Contact: Vicki Rios, Interim Director, Finance and Technology
This agenda item was approved.
5. 15-736 AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A LINKING AGREEMENT FOR
COOPERATIVE PURCHASE OF FIRE SYSTEM SUPPORT REPAIR
AND REPLACE SERVICES FROM CLIMATEC, LLC, DOING BUSINESS
AS CLIMATEC BTG
Staff Contact: Jack Friedline, Director, Public Works
This agenda item was approved.
6. 15-738 AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO THE
LINKING AGREEMENT WITH EMPIRE SOUTHWEST, LLC, AND RATIFY
AND APPROVE AN EMERGENCY COOPERATIVE PURCHASE OF A
CATERPILLAR TRASH COMPACTOR CERTIFIED POWER TRAIN
REBUILD FOR THE GLENDALE MUNICIPAL LANDFILL
Staff Contact: Jack Friedline, Director, Public Works
This agenda item was approved.
7. 15-739 AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A LINKING AGREEMENT FOR
COOPERATIVE PURCHASE OF ELECTRICAL AND LIGHTING
SUPPLIES FROM WESCO DISTRIBUTION, INC., DOING BUSINESS AS
BROWN WHOLESALE ELECTRIC
Staff Contact: Jack Friedline, Director, Public Works
This agenda item was approved.
8. 15-742 AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM PLANNING SERVICES AND RATIFICATION
OF EXPENDITURES FOR PUBLIC INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENTS,
LLC
Staff Contact: Jack Friedline, Director, Public Works
This agenda item was approved.
9. 15-751 AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A LINKING AGREEMENT WITH LDV,
INC., AND APPROVE THE PURCHASE OF A TACTICAL
NEGOTIATIONS COMMAND VEHICLE FOR THE GLENDALE POLICE
DEPARTMENT UTILIZING A COOPERATIVE PURCHASING
AGREEMENT
Staff Contact: Debora Black, Police Chief
This agenda item was approved.
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CONSENT RESOLUTIONS
10. 15-748 RESOLUTION 5041: AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO AN
INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF PHOENIX
POLICE DEPARTMENT FOR PARTICIPATION IN THE ARIZONA
INTERNET CRIMES AGAINST CHILDREN TASK FORCE
Staff Contact: Debora Black, Police Chief
RESOLUTION NO. 5041 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 PHOENIX POLICE DEPARTMENT
FOR PARTICIPATION IN THE ARIZONA INTERNET CRIMES AGAINST CHILDREN
(ICAC) TASK FORCE ON BEHALF OF THE GLENDALE POLICE DEPARTMENT.
This agenda item was approved.
11. 15-753 RESOLUTION 5042: AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A
MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT WITH THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF
JUSTICE, BUREAU OF ALCOHOL, TOBACCO, FIREARMS AND
EXPLOSIVES FOR REIMBURSEMENT OF COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH
THE TASK FORCE
Staff Contact: Debora Black, Police Chief
RESOLUTION NO. 5042 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 A MEMORANDUM OF
AGREEMENT (MOA) WITH THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, BUREAU OF
ALCOHOL, TOBACCO, FIREARMS AND EXPLOSIVES (ATF) FOR THE
REIMBURSEMENT OF OVERTIME SALARY COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE ATF
TASK FORCE BY GLENDALE POLICE DEPARTMENT.
This agenda item was approved.
12. 15-752 RESOLUTION 5043: AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO AMENDMENT
NO. 2 TO THE INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT WITH ARIZONA
DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC SECURITY FOR COMMUNITY ACTION
PROGRAM FUNDING
Staff Contact: Erik Strunk, Director, Community Services
RESOLUTION NO. 50,43, 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, 2 TO THE INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT WITH THE
ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC SECURITY FOR COMMUNITY ACTION
PROGRAM FUNDING.
This agenda item was approved.
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13. 15-743 RESOLUTION 5044: APPROVAL OF THE GLENDALE TRANSIT TITLE
VI IMPLEMENTATION PLAN
Staff Contact: Jack Friedline, Director, Public Works
RESOLUTION NO. 5044 NEW SERIES WAS READ BY NUMBER AND TITLE ONLY, IT
BEING A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, MARICOPA
COUNTY, ARIZONA, APPROVING THE GLENDALE TRANSIT TITLE VI
IMPLEMENTATION PLAN.
This agenda item was approved.
14. .15-745 RESOLUTION 5045: LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH NEWPATH
NETWORKS LLC FOR THE CONTINUED OPERATION OF A
DISTRIBUTED ANTENNA SYSTEM (SMALL CELL) ON CITY TRAFFIC
SIGNAL POLES WITHIN PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY AT 91 STAND 95TH
AVENUES
Staff Contact: Jack Friedline, Director, Public Works
RESOLUTION NO. 5045 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 SITES IN TWO (2) CITY OF
GLENDALE RIGHT-OF-WAYS LOCATED ON GLENDALE AVENUE BETWEEN 91ST
AND 95TH AVENUES IN GLENDALE, ARIZONA WITH NEWPATH NETWORKS, LLC.
This agenda item was approved.
Approval of the Consent Agenda
A motion was made by Turner, seconded by Hugh, to approve the
recommended actions on Consent Agenda Item Numbers 3 through 9 and
Consent Resolutions 10 through 14. 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
15. 15-740 ORDINANCE 2969: ACCEPTANCE OF A SEWER LINE EASEMENT AT
ASPERA LOT 4A
Staff Contact: Jack Friedline, Director, Public Works
Jack Friedline said this is a request to accept a new sewer line at Aspera. A new public
sewer line has been constructed and approved by the city on Lot 4A at Aspera, which will
meet future sewer demands on this parcel. Staff recommends acceptance of the new
sewer line easement. There will be no impact on city departments, staff or service levels
and no costs will be incurred to the city for this action.
ORDINANCE NO. 2969 NEW SERIES, WAS READ BY NUMBER AND TITLE ONLY, IT
BEING AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, MARICOPA
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COUNTY, ARIZONA,AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A SEWER LINE EASEMENT
LOCATED AT LOT 4A OF ASPERA; AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO RECORD A
CERTIFIED COPY OF THIS ORDINANCE.
A motion was made by Councilmember Malnar, 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
16. 15-741 ORDINANCE 2970: ACCEPTANCE OF A WATER LINE EASEMENT AT
ASPERA LOT 4A
Staff Contact: Jack Friedline, Director, Public Works
Jack Friedline said this is a request to accept a new water line at Aspera. A new public
water line has been constructed and approved by the city on Lot 4A at Aspera, which will
meet future water demands on this parcel. Staff recommends acceptance of the new
water line easement. There will be no impact on city departments, staff or service levels
and no costs will be incurred to the city for this action.
ORDINANCE NO. 2970 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 EXECUTION OF A WATER LINE EASEMENT
LOCATED AT LOT 4A OF ASPERA; AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO RECORD A
CERTIFIED COPY OF THIS ORDINANCE.
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 Malnar, Councilmember Tolmachoff, and Councilmember Turner
NEW BUSINESS
17. 15-797 RELEASE AND SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT WITH SW GENERAL, INC.
DBA SOUTHWEST AMBULANCE FOR OUTSTANDING FEES DUE TO
THE CITY
Staff Contact: Michael D. Bailey, City Attorney
Mr. Bailey said this item is a release and settlement agreement between Southwest
Ambulance and the City of Glendale to resolve a dispute regarding ambulance ride along
fees and to set the rate for ambulance ride along fees at $98.15.
Greg James, West Division President of Rural/Metro, said he supported the motion and
would be available to answer any questions of the Council.
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:
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Aye: 7- Mayor Weiers, Vice Mayor Hugh, Councilmember Aldama, Councilmember Chavira,
Councilmember Malnar, Councilmember Tolmachoff, and Councilmember Turner
18. 15-798 APPOINTMENT OF CITY MANAGER
Staff Contact: James Brown Jr., Human Resource and Risk Management
Director; and Michael D. Bailey, City Attorney
Mr. Brown said this item is a request for council to appoint a city manager and enter into
an employment agreement setting forth the terms and conditions of employment. The
city charter provides the council shall appoint an officer of the city with the title of city
manager and shall have the power and perform the duties set forth in the charter.
Mr. Bowers read a statement from Mr. Phelps regarding this appointment:
"Mayor Weiers and members of the Glendale City Council, I am both honored and
humbled to be selected as the next City Manager for the City of Glendale. It is a
responsibility that I do not take lightly. During the recruitment process I was privileged to
meet many of the dedicated city employees who serve day in and day out and am
looking forward to meeting them all. The more I hear about our engaged citizens and our
dedicated business and community leaders the more excited I am to begin working with
them. While there are certainly challenges to be addressed in the future, they are only
exceeded by the tremendous opportunities and resources that the City is blessed to
have. As the City Manager of Glendale, I promise to demonstrate a strong work ethic. I
will serve the citizens, Council and employees of Glendale with integrity, transparency,
respect and passion. I will lead by my actions and will at all times seek excellence in
every area of city government. In closing, my wife Lynda and I are excited to part of the
Glendale community and to call Glendale home. We feel privileged and grateful to be
considered and selected for this incredible opportunity."
Mayor Weiers congratulated Mr. Phelps.
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
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, December
1, 2015 at 1:30 p.m. in Room B-3 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 cancelled December's mobile office hours, and said the next
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mobile office hours will be held in January 2016. He reminded residents of small
business Saturday and asked residents to shop local in the downtown and Catlin Court
area on November 27th., He also asked everyone to join Councilmember Turner and
Councilmember Aldama for the Catlin Court Neighborhood Volunteer and information fair.
It will be held on Saturday, December 5th, from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. to help improve the
neighborhood and learn about important city services that are available. It is an
opportunity to get involved and refreshments will be provided. The event will be located on
56th Avenue, between State and Northview. He thanked employees and wished everyone
a Happy Thanksgiving.
Councilmember Chavira welcomed Mr. Phelps as the new City Manager. He is thankful
to God for his wife and children to helping to take care of his mother-in-law who has been
ill. He said everyone has a lot to be thankful for.
Councilmember Aldama congratulated Mr. Phelps on his appointment as City Manager.
Councilmember Malnar welcomed Mr. Phelps to the Glendale family. He wished
everyone a Happy Thanksgiving.
Councilmember Tolmachoff welcomed Mr. Phelps and is looking forward to working with
him. She wished a Happy Thanksgiving to all city staff and the residents of Glendale.
She reminded everyone of the First Annual Cholla Holiday Mixer on December 9th at
Foothills Aquatics Center from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Refreshment will be provided and there
will be an ugly sweater contest.
Councilmember Turner is thankful about the agreement with Southwest Ambulance. He
is also excited about the new City Manager coming on board. He reminded everyone
about Glendale Glitters and said Kurt Warner will be throwing the switch on Friday night.
Vice Mayor Hugh thanked Mr. Bowers for helping the city out during the city's time of
need. He congratulated Mr. Phelps and is looking forward to working with him.
Mayor Weiers welcomed Mr. Phelps and said he has a major challenge. He said he has
a lot of experience and he understands his role as city manager. He asked everyone to
be thankful for their family.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 6:38 p.m.
Pam Hanna - City Clerk
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