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Meeting Minutes - Final
Tuesday, April 26, 2016
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 April 26,2016
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 Kevin Phelps, City Manager; Tom Duensing, Assistant City Manager;
Michael Bailey, City Attorney; Pamela Hanna, City Clerk; and Darcie McCracken, Deputy
City Clerk.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PRAYER/INVOCATION
Chaplain Tim Heath from the Glendale Police Department offered the invocation.
CITIZEN COMMENTS
Monica Toby, a Yucca resident, asked that the Stonehaven item be tabled until the lot
size issue can be resolved. She said that lot size is not typical for the area and would
like more public discussion on this issue.
Bill Demski, a Sahuaro resident, spoke about the travel costs expended by the
Councilmembers. He said it was unfair that the Councilmember spent so much money
and the roads remained in poor shape for the residents. He said the Councilmember's
behavior was illegal and the City Attorney's opinion was wrong. He said it was unfair that
the Council spends so much of the taxpayers' money and makes poor decisions, instead
of spending money on fixing the city roads.
James Deibler, a Phoenix resident, said the Council needs to help grow the downtown
Glendale economy. He wanted to see the Jazz Festival return to the city to bring more
traffic to downtown. He also wanted to see Heroes Park and the Western Area Branch
Library finished on time. Residents do not want to see a vacant lot anymore. Glendale
will be a picture of growth in the West Valley.
Rezan Finley, a Yucca resident, spoke about the lot sizes and zoning requirements for a
parcel of land near her home. r She said she has been in contact with the City about the
size of proposed lots and the zoning issues. She said her family and neighbors do not
want houses built on small lots near their homes. She said the neighbors want the
SR-17 zoning enforced. She said she wants the Council to be aware of the error made
by the city on this zoning issue and said the neighboring homeowners should not have to
suffer because of the city's oversight.
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF APRIL 12,2016 VOTING MEETING
1. 16-184 APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF APRIL 12, 2016 VOTING MEETING
Staff Contact: Pamela Hanna, City Clerk
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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
BOARDS,COMMISSIONS AND OTHER BODIES
APPROVE RECOMMENDED APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS,COMMISSIONS AND OTHER
BODIES
PRESENTED BY: Councilmember Lauren Tolmachoff
2. 16-182 BOARDS, COMMISSIONS & OTHER BODIES
Staff Contact: Brent Stoddard, Director, Intergovernmental Programs
Board of Adjustment:
Tonya Blakely, Barrel District Reappointment, 6/30/16 to 6/30/18
Lawrence Feiner, Sahuaro Reappointment, 6/30/16 to 6/30/18
Ernie Zara, Mayoral Reappointment,6/30/16 to 6/30/18
Linda Vescio, Chair,Cholla Appointment,6/30/16 to 6/30/17
Lawrence Feiner,Vice Chair, Sahuaro Appointment, 6/30/16 to 6/30/17
Citizens Bicycle Advisory Committee:
Michael Wilson, Cactus Resignation
Larry Flatau, Barrel Appointment,4/26/16 to 7/17/16
Anthony Pratcher,Vice Chair, Cholla Appointment,4/26/16 to 7/17/16
Citizens Transportation Oversight Commission:
Marie Nesfield, Sahuaro Appointment, 4/26/16 to 3/25/17
Community Development Advisory Committee:
Sharyn Nesbitt, Yucca Reappointment,7/1/16 to 7/1/18
Dennise Rogers, Neighborhood Rep,Yucca Reappointment, 7/10/16 to 7/10/18
Industrial Development Authority:
Michael Mitchum, Cholla Reappointment, 8/23/16 to 8/23/20
Judicial Selection Advisory Board:
Michele Tennyson, Cholla Appointment, 4/26/16 to 4/23/17
Judge Andrew Gould, Appellate Court Judge,Appointment,4/26/16 to 4/23/19
Library Advisory Board:
Timothy Ndavu, Cactus Appointment,4/26/16 to 4/13/18
Jessica Koory, Chair, Ocotillo Appointment,4/26/16 to 4/13/17
Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission:
Alicia Rubio, Ocotillo Appointment, 4/26/16 to 4/9/17
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:
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Aye: 7- Mayor Weiers, Vice Mayor Hugh, Councilmember Aldama, Councilmember Chavira,
Councilmember Malnar, Councilmember Tolmachoff, and Councilmember Turner
PROCLAMATIONS AND AWARDS
3. 16-135 PROCLAIM MAY 1 - MAY 7, 2016 MUNICIPAL CLERKS WEEK
Staff Contact: Pamela Hanna, City Clerk
Presented By: Office of the Mayor
Accepted By: Pamela Hanna, City Clerk
Mayor Weiers proclaimed May 1 through May 7, 2016 Municipal Clerk's Week. Ms.
Hanna, City Clerk, accepted the proclamation.
Mayor Weiers introduced and welcomed Christopher Ipson, Boy Scout Troop 542, who
was working on his merit badge.
Mayor Weiers introduced MYAC students Christian Katana, Ocotillo District, Michaela
Barnes, Cholla District, and McKeeley Barnes, Cholla District,who were in the audience.
CONSENT AGENDA
Ms. Pamela Hanna, City Clerk, read consent agenda item numbers 4 through 21 and
consent resolution item numbers 22 through 26 by number and title.
Councilmember Turner requested that Item 12 be heard separately.
4. 16-167 RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF SPECIAL EVENT LIQUOR LICENSE,
MAGNIFICAT
Staff Contact: Vicki Rios, Interim Director, Finance and Technology
This agenda item was approved.
5. 16-154 RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF LIQUOR LICENSE NO. 5-19846,
PACIFIC SEAFOOD BUFFET
Staff Contact: Vicki Rios, Interim Director, Finance and Technology
This agenda item was approved.
6. 16-155 RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF LIQUOR LICENSE NO. 5-19900,
HEROES
Staff Contact: Vicki Rios, Interim Director, Finance and Technology
This agenda item was approved.
7. 16-156 RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF LIQUOR LICENSE NO. 5-19863, SALT
TACOS Y TEQUILA
Staff Contact: Vicki Rios, Interim Director, Finance and Technology
This agenda item was approved.
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O. 16'185 RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF LIQUOR LICENSE NO. 5-20087, BAR
LOUIE
Staff Contact: Vicki Rios, Interim Director, Finance and Technology
This agenda item was approved.
9. 16'130 AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO AMENDMENT NO. 5 OF THE
ICAPTURE SOFTWARE LICENSE SUPPORT AGREEMENT WITH
IMPRESSION TECHNOLOGY, INC.
Staff Contact: Vicki Rios, Interim Director, Finance and Technology
This agenda item was approved.
10. 18-152 AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A LINKING AGREEMENT WITH
INSIGHT PUBLIC SECTOR, INC., AND APPROVAL OF THE
EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS
Staff Contact: Vicki Rios, Interim Director, Finance and Technology
This agenda item was approved.
11. 16-183 POSITION RECLASSIFICATION
Staff Contact: Jim Brown, Director, Human Resources and Risk
Management
This agenda item was approved.
13. 16'142 AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE
SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH ASSIGNMENT STAFFING SERVICES,
LLC, DOING BUSINESS AS LAB SUPPORT, AND APPROVE THE
EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS TO PROVIDE TEMPORARY LABORATORY
TECHNICIAN STAFF
Staff Contact: Craig Johnson, P.E., Director, Water Services
This agenda item was approved.
14. 18-149 AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO THE
SOFTWARE MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT WITH TMMI -TECHNICAL
MARKETING MFG INC. - GE INTELLIGENT PLATFORMS, FOR THE
SUPERVISORY CONTROL AND DATA ACQUISITION SYSTEM
Staff Contact: Craig Johnoon, P.E., Uineotor, Water Services
This agenda item was approved.
15. 16'170 AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A LINKING AGREEMENT WITH
EMPIRE SOUTHWEST, LLC, FOR THE COOPERATIVE PURCHASE OF
PARTS, SERVICE AND REPAIRS ON HEAVY EQUIPMENT
Staff Contact: Jack Fried|ine, Oinector, Public Works
This agenda item was approved.
16. 16-181 AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A LINKING AGREEMENT WITH
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CREATIVE COMMUNICATIONS SALES & RENTALS, INC., FOR THE
PURCHASE OF 44 TWO-WAY RADIOS, ACCESSORIES,
INSTALLATION AND CREATIVE AIRTIME COMMERCIAL REPEATER
SERVICE
Staff Contact: Jack Friedline, Director, Public Works
This agenda item was approved.
17. 16-178 AWARD OF BID 16-31, AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO AN
AGREEMENT AND APPROVE EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS TO
PURCHASE FIREFIGHTER TURNOUT GEAR FROM FDC RESCUE
PRODUCTS, LLC
Staff Contact: Terry Garrison, Fire Chief
This agenda item was approved.
18. 16-179 AWARD OF BID 16-31, AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO AN
AGREEMENT AND APPROVE EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS TO
PURCHASE FIREFIGHTER TURNOUT GEAR FROM L. N. CURTIS &
SONS
Staff Contact: Terry Garrison, Fire Chief
This agenda item was approved.
19. 16-180 AWARD OF BID 16-31, AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO AN
AGREEMENT AND APPROVE EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS TO
PURCHASE FIREFIGHTER TURNOUT GEAR FROM UNITED FIRE
EQUIPMENT COMPANY
Staff Contact: Terry Garrison, Fire Chief
This agenda item was approved.
20. 16-173 AWARD OF BID 16-40 AND EXPENDITURE AUTHORIZATION FOR THE
PURCHASE OF PATROL RIFLES FROM SIONICS WEAPON SYSTEMS
Staff Contact: Debora Black, Police Chief
This agenda item was approved.
21. 16-174 AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A LINKING AGREEMENT WITH SAN
DIEGO POLICE EQUIPMENT CO. INC. AND APPROVE THE
PURCHASE OF AMMUNITION FOR THE GLENDALE POLICE
DEPARTMENT UTILIZING A STATE OF ARIZONA PURCHASING
COOPERATIVE CONTRACT
Staff Contact: Debora Black, Police Chief
This agenda item was approved.
CONSENT RESOLUTIONS
22. 16-043 RESOLUTION 5088: ADOPT A RESOLUTION TO CALL 2016
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ELECTIONS
Staff Contact: Pamela Hanna, City Clerk
RESOLUTION NO. 5088 NEW SERIES WAS READ BY NUMBER AND TITLE ONLY, IT
BEING A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, MARICOPA
COUNTY, ARIZONA, DESIGNATING THE ELECTION DATES AND PURPOSE OF
ELECTIONS (PRIMARY ELECTION: AUGUST 30, 2016; GENERAL ELECTION:
NOVEMBER 8, 2016); DESIGNATING THE DEADLINE FOR VOTER REGISTRATION;
DESIGNATING THE PLACE AND THE LAST DATE FOR CANDIDATES TO FILE
NOMINATING PAPERS; AND ORDERING THAT THE CITY CLERK PUBLISH THIS CALL
OF ELECTION.
This agenda item was approved.
23. 16-148 RESOLUTION 5089: AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT REALLOCATED
FEDERAL FISCAL YEAR 2014 HOMELAND SECURITY GRANT
PROGRAM AWARD FUNDS AND ENTER INTO GRANT AGREEMENT
140803-03 WITH THE STATE OF ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF
HOMELAND SECURITY
Staff Contact: Debora Black, Police Chief
RESOLUTION NO. 5089 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 ACCEPTANCE AND EXPENDITURE OF FFY
2014 HOMELAND SECURITY PROGRAM AWARD-REALLOCATION FROM THE STATE
OF ARIZONA, ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, IN THE
APPROXIMATE AMOUNT OF $11,650, FUNDED UNDER THE URBAN AREA
SECURITY INITIATIVE FOR THE PROJECT ENTITLED "PHOENIX USAI RAPID
RESPONSE TEAM - GLENDALE POLICE DEPARTMENT" ON BEHALF OF THE
GLENDALE POLICE DEPARTMENT.
This agenda item was approved.
24. 16-163 RESOLUTION 5090: AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A GOOD
NEIGHBOR CITIZENSHIP COMPANY GRANT FROM STATE FARM
Staff Contact: Debora Black, Police Chief
RESOLUTION NO. 5090 NEW SERIES WAS READ BY NUMBER AND TITLE ONLY, IT
BEING A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, MARICOPA
COUNTY, ARIZONA, ACCEPTING THE 2016 GOOD NEIGHBOR CITIZENSHIP
COMPANY GRANT, IN THE APPROXIMATE AMOUNT OF $13,500, FROM STATE
FARM FOR THE PROJECT ENTITLED "IT CAN WAIT" ON BEHALF OF THE GLENDALE
POLICE DEPARTMENT.
This agenda item was approved.
25. 16-168 RESOLUTION 5091: AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE ARIZONA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION MOTOR VEHICLE DIVISION
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FOR A CUSTOMER SERVICE KIOSK AT THE CITY COURT
Staff Contact: Elizabeth R. Finn, Presiding Judge
RESOLUTION NO. 5091 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
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION MOTOR VEHICLE DIVISION FOR A CUSTOMER SERVICE KIOSK
AT GLENDALE CITY COURT.
This agenda item was approved.
26. 16-172 RESOLUTION 5092: AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO AMENDMENT
NO. ONE TO THE INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT WITH
ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO REVISE THE
CONSTRUCTION FUNDING FOR THE 67TH AVENUE FROM
GLENDALE AVENUE TO CHOLLA STREET INTELLIGENT
TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS ENHANCEMENTS PROJECT
Staff Contact: Jack Friedline, Director, Public Works
RESOLUTION NO. 5092 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 AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE
OF ARIZONA, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, FOR ADDITIONAL FUNDING
FOR SYSTEM ENHANCEMENTS ALONG 67TH AVENUE FROM GLENDALE AVENUE
TO CHOLLA STREET.
This agenda item was approved.
Approval of the Consent Agenda
A motion was made by Councilmember Turner,seconded by Councilmember
Chavira,to approve the recommended actions on Consent Agenda Item
Numbers 4 through 11 and 13 through 21 and Consent Resolutions 22 through
26. 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
12. 16-176 AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT AN OUTDOOR SCULPTURE AS GIFT
TO THE CITY OF GLENDALE
Staff Contact: Erik Strunk, Director, Community Services
Mr. Strunk said this item is a request to accept an outdoor sculpture as a private gift to
the city from Mr. and Mrs. Richard Whitney. The Whitney family moved to Glendale in
1910, and has had a long history with the city. The artist is Michael Anderson and the
sculpture was commissioned in 1976. The sculpture was appraised at $18,000. Staff
would place this sculpture in front of the Main Library in the Xeriscape Garden. This is
the second sculpture acquired by the city by Mr. Anderson. The Arts Advisory
Commission approved accepting this sculpture. Mr. Strunk thanked Mr. Whitney, who
was in the audience, for his family's generosity. He said the cost to install the sculpture
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was about$2,500 and the cost will be paid out of the Arts Fund, not the General Fund.
Councilmember Turner wanted to have this item heard separately to bring attention to the
generous donation being made to the city. He said it is a significant piece of art by a
known artist. He said he was proud to have this art installed in the Barrel District. He
thanked Mr.Whitney for his donation.
Mayor Weiers thanked Mr.Whitney for his donation.
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
PUBLIC HEARING-LAND DEVELOPMENT ACTIONS
27. 16-177 RESOLUTION 5093 AND ORDINANCE 2985: GENERAL PLAN
AMENDMENT GPA15-02 (RESOLUTION)AND REZONING
APPLICATION ZON15-07 (ORDINANCE): ZANJERO APARTMENTS
PAD—9300 WEST GLENDALE AVENUE (PUBLIC HEARING
REQUIRED)
Staff Contact: Tabitha Perry, Assistant Planning Director
Ms. Perry said this item was a request for approval by a property company to build a 340
unit apartment complex. She explained the site is located within a 158 acre approved
mixed-use development known as Zanjero PAD at 9300 West Glendale Avenue. The
proposed site is 18 acres. The proposed development would be a gated community with
garages and generous amenities on site. This site is located just north of the Westgate
Entertainment District. The request to rezone from PAD to PAD is consistent with the
request to amend the General Plan destination from CCC to High Density Residential.
The development will provide additional pedestrian activities for the Sports and
Entertainment District. Staffs recommends adoption of this item.
Mayor Weiers opened the public hearing on General Plan Amendment GPA 15-02
(Resolution)and Rezoning Application ZON15-07 (Ordinance).
James Deibler, a Phoenix resident, spoke on this item. He said the Zanjero Apartments
will bring in more workers to the area.
Mayor Weiers closed the public hearing.
RESOLUTION NO. 5093 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 GPA15-02
FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 9300 WEST GLENDALE AVENUE.
A motion was made by Councilmember Winer,seconded by Vice Mayor Hugh,
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that Resolution 5093 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
ORDINANCE NO. 2985 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 (PLANNED AREA DEVELOPMENT) FOR A DEVELOPMENT
PLAN ENTITLED "ZANJERO APARTMENTS" LOCATED AT 9300 WEST GLENDALE
AVENUE, AMENDING THE ZONING MAP; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
A motion was made by Councilmember Malnar,seconded by Councilmember
Chavira,that Ordinance 2985 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
28. 16-147 RESOLUTION 5094 AND ORDINANCE 2986: GENERAL PLAN
AMENDMENT (GPA) APPLICATION GPA13-06 (RESOLUTION) &
REZONING (ZON)APPLICATION ZON13-09 (ORDINANCE):
STONEHAVEN —9050 WEST CAMELBACK ROAD (PUBLIC HEARING
REQUIRED)
Staff Contact: Jon M. Froke, AICP, Planning Director
Mr. Froke said this item is a request for approval of a master planned community known
as StoneHaven, located at 9050 West Camelback Road. He said this is one of the
largest master planned community development in many years. He provided context for
the boundaries of this property. He said there are several existing schools as well as a
joint use neighborhood park. He said the General Plan amendment allows commercial
development on approximately 21 acres of property on Camelback Road and on
approximately 10 acres on Bethany Home Road. He said the zoning case would place a
PAD on the entire 382.5 acre site and would establish a site plan. Staff recommends
approval of both the General Plan amendment and rezoning application. The Planning
Commission has unanimously recommended approval of both applications. Mr. Froke
explained there have been several revised stipulations in the Resolution for this item.
These stipulations are: (1) development shall be in substantial conformance with the PAD
document, dated February 2016. Less intensive development may be deemed
substantially conforming by the Planning Director, subject to Preliminary Plat and Design
Review approval, (2) right-of-way dedications and off-street improvements shall be
completed in conjunction with Final Plat and Design Review approval, (3) there shall be a
30 foot landscaped triangle provided on the corner of Camelback Road and 91st Avenue
and on the corner of Bethany Home Road and 91st Avenue, (4) sidewalk improvements
adjacent to and vehicular access to 91st Avenue along the existing SRP well site shall be
provided by the applicant, and (5) .construction of Camelback Road roadway
improvements adjacent to the planned commercial parcel shall be designed so that the
69kv power poles shall not split the westbound through lanes from the right turn lane, and
that the relocated 69kv poles shall be relocated at the ultimate build out location. He
explained stipulation 5 was eliminated, so there are now only 5 stipulations total, instead
of 6 stipulations.
Mr. Froke provided a layout of the proposed development and explained where the
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commercial buildings would be placed on the property. He said a multi-family residential
component was deleted from this property development. He said this development will
allow the completion of the gap in Bethany Home Road, so Bethany Home Road will be
complete from SR51 all the way to the Loop 101.
Mayor Weiers asked what was the total number of apartments proposed.
Mr. Froke said there were originally about 300 units which have since been dropped from
consideration. .
Mayor Weiers opened the public hearing on General Plan Amendment (GPA) Application
GPA13-06(Resolution)and Rezoning(ZON)Application ZON13-09(Ordinance).
Stephen Earl, with the law firm of Earl, Curley & Lagarde, attorney for property owner J.F.
Long Properties, said his client is proposing a master planned community, the first of its
kind in over 8 years. He said this process began over 3 years ago and several public
meetings have been held and notices have been sent out. He provided photos showing
the development plan and said it is close to the Westgate Entertainment District. He
said the zoning density is consistent with the planned development in the area. He
spoke about the zoning for the areas surrounding the property. He provided a copy of the
original master plan concept and explained the original concept included multi-family
housing. He said those multi-family units were eventually removed. He went on to say
that the community is suitable for younger families as well as families looking for a much
larger home. He said there are over 60 acres of open space and amenities in this plan.
He said road improvements will be made to Camelback and Bethany Home Roads. He
spoke about the concern of nearby residents concerning smaller lot sizes. Mr. Earl said
this is a master planned community which is suitable for families of all sizes and income
levels. He provided information about how the impact fees from this project would be
used.
Monica Toby, a Yucca resident, spoke about Heroes Park and said she was sad about
the length of time it has taken to move forward with developing this park.
Mayor Weiers asked Ms.Toby to stay on track with discussions of StoneHaven.
Ms. Toby said she was called earlier to speak on StoneHaven and spoke about the small
lots in that development.
James Deibler, a Phoenix resident, said he supports this residential development in
Glendale. He said this project will bring more residential development in the area and will
bring more construction workers as well. He said this is an excellent master plan for this
area. He discussed the John F. Long development in the Maryvale area and said he was
a pioneer in residential development in the west valley.
Rezan Finley, a Yucca resident, said many homes in the area are custom homes and it
is not a good idea to have the master planned community with such small lots. She
proposed changing the lot sizes to make them bigger to fit in better with the existing
neighborhood. She said they did not want another Maryvale to be built in Glendale.
Tom Traw, a Yucca resident, said John F. Long has been around a long time and has
been charitable for the community, and thanked the Council for the archery range. He
said neighbors want this development to be the best it can be. He said there were
$500,000 to $1 million homes for sale nearby this development. He is afraid the smaller
lots and houses are going to bring down nearby property values. Neighbors are not
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agreeable to this project. He suggested changing the lot size to 8,000 square foot lots.
He said there are only 3 cul-de-sacs in the planned community. He asked if anyone had
thought about the traffic problems the 1,161 homes will cause in this area, and suggested
changing the number to about 800 homes. He asked about the $1.2 million the city was
going to have to pay to complete Bethany Home Road. He said buyers want larger lots.
He said they have one chance to get this right and suggested tabling this item for further
study.
Councilmember Malnar asked if no rezoning is needed, except for a couple of areas on
the north and south.
Mr. Froke said there are two land use applications. He said the rezoning on the map
would encompass the entire 382 acres. The General Plan amendment is only for two
small areas which he designated on the map. He explained the city implements the
General Plan by zoning and this action would rezone the entire 382 acres from a
collection of C-2 C-0 and R1-8 PRD to PAD.
Councilmember Malnar asked what sort of input was received from the public in the last
couple of public meetings that were held about this project.
Mr. Earl said there have been continual meetings since the beginning of this project as
refinements were completed to the master plan. The first meetings dealt primarily with
removal of the apartment complex. He said additional meetings seemed to have
consensus about the project. He said they only heard concerns about the lot size in the
last couple of weeks. He explained the overall density is consistent with the General
Plan and they needed a variety of lot sizes. He said these varying lot sizes and
amenities encourage a diverse array of families moving to the community. He said the
community is at least over a football field away from some of the larger homes north of
the development. Perimeter walls and arterial roads also provide a buffer to the existing
larger homes.
Councilmember Tolmachoff said she did research and found many homebuyers wanted
smaller lots. She said this development is a good thing for Glendale. She also explained
an appraiser is not going to compare larger homes on acre lots to smaller homes of 5,500
square foot lots. Appraisers will choose same size homes to compare home values.
She said she did not think homes would be devalued due to this planned community.
Councilmember Aldama asked if the city requested a letter of adequate facilities from
nearby schools.
Mr. Froke said the high school district did respond and the elementary school did not
respond. He said the high school district indicated that there were adequate facilities.
Councilmember Aldama said he worked in public education and this development will
help improve funding for the nearby schools when it is built. He explained he grew up in a
very small home and a 5,500 square foot property would have been a dream. He said this
is a great opportunity for the southern part of Glendale. He wants this opportunity for
families to live in a master planned community. He said he cannot table or deny this
project. It's good for the neighborhood and the city.
Mayor Weiers closed the public hearing.
Mayor Weiers said he lived close to this development and understands neighbors'
concerns. He said it was his understanding this community will have a large wall around
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it and they won't see the homes. He said during game day, traffic is an issue. He said
he hasn't heard about parking being oddmuood, but said he saw opportunities for
businesses ri the commercial areas.
Mr. Friedline said many discussions have been held about the traffic issues for this
community. He said the completion of Bethany Home Road will improve the situation.
He said residents will adapt to traffic and will use alternate routes on game days.
Mayor Weiers asked about people trying to park in the neighborhoods on game days so
they don't have to pay for parking
Mr. Friedline said staff would rather react to that if it develops and Transportation staff will
work with the Police Department on any parking issues. He said any issues would be
addressed once they occur. The parking lots which will be built may also alleviate some
of those parking issues.
Councilmember Tolmachoff asked about traffic signals that were going to be installed at
several intersections in that development to give residents access during heavy traffic
days.
Mr. Friedline said those traffic signals will give residents many more options.
Councilmember Chavira provided a quote from the economic development commissioned
report and how it applies to current development. He provided information on how much
money the city would receive in residential sales tax, impact fees, and commercial sales
tax, He said there will also be an increase in state shared revenue. He spoke about
some of the amenities included in this development.
RESOLUTION NO. 5094 NEW SERIES WAS READ BY NUMBER AND TITLE ONLY, IT
BEING A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, MARICOPA
COUNTY, AR|ZONA, AMENDING THE GENERAL PLAN MAP OF THE CITY OF
GLEND8LE, AR|ZONA, BY APPROVING GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT GPA13'06
FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 9050 WEST CAMELBACK ROAD.
A motion was made by Councilmember Chavira,seconded by Councilmember
Aldama,that Resolution 5094 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
ORDINANCE NO. 2986 NEW OER|E8, WAS READ BY NUMBER AND TITLE ONLY, IT
BEING AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, MARICOPA
C0UNTY, AR|Z0NA, REZONING PROPERTY LOCATED AT 9050'VVE8T CAMELBACK
ROAD FROM R1-8 PRD (SINGLE RESIDENCE, PLANNED RESIDENTIAL
DEVELOPMENT), C-2(GENERALCOMMERCIAL), AND C'0 (COMMERCIAL OFFICE)
TO PAD (PLANNED AREA DEVELOPMENT); AMENDING THE ZONING MAP; AND
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
A motion was made by Councilmember Chavira,seconded by Vice Mayor Hugh,
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that Ordinance 2986 be approved with the discussed stipulations.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
29. 16-165 RESOLUTION 5095: GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT (GPA)
APPLICATION GPA16-01 (RESOLUTION): ENVISION GLENDALE 2040
— CITY WIDE GENERAL PLAN UPDATE (PUBLIC HEARING
REQUIRED)
Staff Contact: Jon M. Froke, AICP, Planning Director
Guest Presenter: Celeste Werner, AICP, Vice President, Matrix Design
Group
Mr. Froke said GPA16-01 is for an update to the overall citywide General Plan, and will
replace the current General Plan. He said two public hearings were held over the
weekend and last night on this issue and that the Planning Commission recommended
unanimous approval of the General Plan amendment. Mr. Froke thanked the General
Plan Steering Committee for bringing together a plan that is community driven and
thanked Matrix Design Group,the City's planning consultant.
Ms. Werner said the General Plan is the official planning document for the city. She
thanked everyone who assisted in this long process. She said she would provide
information on the Steering Committee role, land use plan updates, the public draft
General Plan overview and what the next steps in the process will be. She introduced her
staff from Matrix Design for their subject matter expertise on this project.
Ms. Werner said the Steering Committee's role was to evaluate existing conditions and
the map atlas, provide visioning and act as an ambassador outreach program. She said
the Steering Committee is an advisory body appointed by the Council to guide
development of the General Plan. The committee held 13 meetings during this process.
The committee identified issues and opportunities which led to the development of land
use alternatives and assessment. The committee also guided refinement of existing
policies and new policy development, as well as coming up with new mixed-use
definitions and a draft land use plan.
Ms. Werner said updates were made to existing mixed-use categories, which include
Corporate Commerce Center (CCC), which are mixed-use employment centers, including
residential, commercial and office categories. Updates were also made to the
Entertainment Mixed-Use (EMU) category, which includes regional level sports,
entertainment, shopping and employment centers with a wide range of commercial and
office space and high density residential units. Two new mixed-use categories were
added. The first was Downtown Mixed Use (DMU), which is the area bound by Glenn
Drive, Lamar Road, 51st Avenue and 59th Avenue. This area encourages the mix of
residential and commercial in the historic downtown area. The second new category was
Regional Mixed Use (RMU). This category encourages new multi-modal, mixed-use
development in regionally significant areas, intensive use of land with a compact urban
form, and this is the best use of the Loop 303 corridor,with minimal residential space.
Ms. Werner provided maps showing new land use diagrams, as well as pinpointing areas
of change on the new land use diagram. She also provided maps showing changes to
the central Glendale area, the downtown mixed-use area as well as other changes, and
west side changes.
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Ms. Werner next went over the policy changes that are part of the public draft of Envision
Glendale 2040. She explained the public draft of the General Plan was available for
review and comment from February 9th to April 9th, 2016 and the draft plan was posted
on the Envision Glendale 2040 website. Public draft workshops were held on March 14th,
March 24th and March 30th. Approximately 40 public comments were received during
the public workshops, via email and in discussions with city staff. Comments were also
received from several city departments, most of which were editorial changes, but a few
policies were deleted and/or revised.
Ms. Werner said some notable changes included updating the population using the most
recent census data and clarification that Glendale is the sixth largest city in Arizona.
Clarification was added to the Land Comparison Table and any discussion regarding Floor
Area Ratio was removed as it is not used for land use designation categories. In the
public draft, Uses allowed in Mixed Use Designations section, changes were made to the
residential density for RMU from HDR 20 to be consistent with the Luke Air Force Base
graduated density concept. Restrictions were removed on single family detached homes
from DMU land use designation category and references were added to the newly
adopted Loop 101 Scenic Corridor. There were added dimensions for Luke AFB Accident
Potential Zones and added definitions for Airport Obstacle Free Area, Obstacle Free Zone
and Runway Safety Area.
Ms. Werner said in connection with the Community Preservation and Revitalization
Theme, several new policies were added. Those included, "CRR-1.7. The City shall give
high priority to transportation initiatives," "HPD-1.9. The City should preserve, promote
and maintain the Glendale Urban Irrigation System with rates that are fair to both
customers and the City," and "HPD-1.20. The City should preserve, promote and
maintain the Sahuaro Ranch Historical Area and help and assist in the preservation and
maintenance of historic Manistee Ranch. The Economic Vitality Theme was revised by
Economic Development Department for clarity and conciseness. One goal and
associated policies that were deleted was "privatization efforts are encouraged. A new
policy was added, "F-2.5. The City shall establish policies and programs that support
transparency in the administration of economic development incentives." In the
Connectivity Theme, Roadway maps were revised to change classification of some
roadways, per the Transportation Department. Additionally, the Bicycle and Pedestrian
Network was revised to change some routes identified as "future" to existing" as they
have recently been completed.
Ms. Werner explained that in the Public Facilities and Services Theme, new policies were
added. Those included, "PS-6.5. The City should work with the school districts to
evaluate the ability to expand or renovate school facilities within infill areas to provide
adequate facilities; and evaluate alternatives such as smaller school sizes, smaller
campus land areas and multi-story buildings," and "PS-6.6. The City should encourage
developers to address school district needs based on new development impacts."
Additionally, revisions to Water Resource Elements were made to clarify statements and
update outdated information. A new policy was added, "WR-6.3. The City shall promote
water conservation through outreach programs to community members," and "WR-6.4.
The City shall encourage direct and indirect methods of reclaimed water use when cost
effective, including applications in parks, golf courses, landscaped areas and groundwater
recharge. New policy, WR-6.5 indicated, "The City shall encourage golf course
developments to use reclaimed or alternate water resources, whenever .available and
cost-effective," and policy WR-6.7 indicated, "The City shall encourage the use of drought
tolerant plant materials for landscaping applications through ordinances, resolutions,
education and incentives.
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Ms. Werner said revisions were made to the Environmental Sustainability Theme to
clarify statements and update outdated information and to provide additional information
On Glendale's Xeriscape Demonstration Garden. New policies added include, "CON-5.3.
The City should work with neighboring cities to promote regional wildlife corridors," and
"EP-1.7. The City shall continue to educate residents and businesses on the City's
fugitive dust ordinances and update the ordinances as needed."
Ms. Werner said next steps include Council approval of this item and voter approval in the
Primary Election on August 30, 2016.
Mayor Weiers opened the public hearing on General Plan Amendment (GPA) Application
GPA16-01 (Resolution): Envision Glendale 2040, Citywide General Plan Update.
There were no speakers on this issue.
Mayor Weiers closed the public hearing.
RESOLUTION NO. 5095 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 ENVISION GLENDALE 2040, A GENERAL PLAN FOR
MUNICIPAL PRESERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT POLICY PURSUANT TO ARIZONA
REVISED STATUTES, A.R.S. 9-461 ET. SEQ., ESTABLISHING PLANNING GOALS,
OBJECTIVES AND POLICIES AND CONSIDERING EACH OF THE PLAN ELEMENTS
REQUIRED BY STATUTE AS WELL AS OTHERS DETERMINED ESSENTIAL BY THE
CITY.
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
ORDINANCES
30. 16-171 ORDINANCE 2987: AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO LEASE
AGREEMENT WITH KELMAR CONSULTING LTD, DOING BUSINESS
AS KELMAR AVIATION, FOR SUITE 203 AT GLENDALE MUNICIPAL
AIRPORT
Staff Contact: Jack Friedline, Director, Public Works
Mr. Friedline said this is a request to authorize a lease agreement with Kelmar Aviation
for lease of Suite 203 at the Glendale Municipal Airport. The lease will likely lead to
additional revenues for the Airport. The Aviation Advisory Commission approved this
lease agreement in the amount of$3,460.44 per year and a prorated share of utilities.
ORDINANCE NO. 2987 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 AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO
EXECUTE AN AIRPORT TERMINAL LEASE AGREEMENT WITH KELMAR
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CONSULTING LTD DBA KELMAR AVIATION FOR CERTAIN OFFICE SPACE IN THE
TERMINAL BUILDING AT THE GLENDALE MUNICIPAL AIRPORT.
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
PUBLIC HEARING-RESOLUTIONS
31. 16-175 RESOLUTION 5096: ADOPT A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE
SUBMISSION OF THE FY 2016-2017 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
BLOCK GRANT ANNUAL ACTION PLAN (PUBLIC HEARING
REQUIRED)
Staff Contact: Erik Strunk, Director, Community Services
Mr. Strunk said this is a request to authorize the submission of the annual action plan for
FY17 to HUD. The annual action plan is developed by the Community Development
Advisory Committee and consists of funding recommendations for the CDBG program,
HOME Investment Partnerships program, and the ESG program, Over the years, these
funds have been used to help keep Glendale residents in their homes through emergency
repair programs, housing rehabilitation programs, and assist with basic needs such as
food, utilities and shelter. The funds are also used to voluntarily demolish and clear
blighted structures to help revitalize neighborhoods. The CDAC reviewed and
recommends 27 funding applications for formal approval. Staff expects these funds to
assist over 6,000 Glendale residents. He said staff recommends conducting a public
hearing and submission of these applications to HUD.
Councilmember Aldama asked if any of the funds can be used for Sonorita residents.
Mr. Strunk said staff determined that due to environmental concerns and federal
regulations,those residents are prevented from using the funds.
Councilmember Aldama said the city's zoning also precludes that community from using
those funds as well.
Mr. Strunk said that is correct and that neighborhood has been zoned light industrial and
not residential.
Councilmember Aldama said it was one of the oldest communities in the city.
Mayor Weiers opened the public hearing.
There were no speakers.
Mayor Weiers closed the public hearing.
RESOLUTION NO. 5096 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 AND AUTHORIZING SUBMISSION OF THE ANNUAL
ACTION PLAN FOR FISCAL YEAR 2016-2017 TO THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF
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HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT AND FOR ACCEPTING: A COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,200,786, A HOME
INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIPS PROGRAM ALLOCATION IN THE AMOUNT OF
$514,115, AND EMERGENCY SOLUTIONS GRANTS FUNDING IN THE AMOUNT OF
$189,758; AND AUTHORIZING THE ALLOCATION OF THE FUNDS.
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
NEW BUSINESS
32. 16-162 RESOLUTION 5097: AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A
DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH JACOB F. LONG, TRUSTEE OF
THE JOHN F. LONG FAMILY REVOCABLE LIVING TRUST, FOR THE
PURCHASE OF THE NORTH ROW AND REMNANT PARCEL
(STONEHAVEN)
Staff Contact: Sam McAllen, Director, Development Services
Mr. McAllen said this is related to Item 28 and is a request to authorize the city to enter
into a development agreement with John F. Long for construction of Bethany Home Road
between 83rd Avenue 91st Avenue. Costs associated with the roadway development will
be shared. The total purchase price is just over $1.2 million. The roadway will be
completed all at once and the parties can take advantage of lower costs by using the
same suppliers and construction company. No city funds are currently allocated for
completion of this portion of Bethany Home Road. The city will fund its portion using
development impact fees designed for streets. This road extension will be completed by
January 1, 2022.
RESOLUTION NO. 5097 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
DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH JACOB F. LONG, TRUSTEE OF THE JOHN F.
LONG FAMILY REVOCABLE LIVING TRUST; AND DIRECTING THAT THE CITY CLERK
RECORD ANY AND ALL NECESSARY DOCUMENTS.
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
33. 16-213 AWARD OF REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL 16-13 AND APPROVE
EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS FOR ARENA MANAGEMENT WITH AEG
MANAGEMENT GLENDALE, LLC
Staff Contact and Presenter: Kevin R. Phelps, City Manager
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Staff Contact and Presenter: Michael D. Bailey, City Attorney
Staff Contact and Presenter: Tom Duensing, Assistant City Manager
Mr. Phelps provided a brief history of this arena management process. Three proposals
were received and AEG Management was chosen. He said there are several things that
set AEG apart from the other applicants. Those include AEG understands stadiums and
are the single largest owner of stadiums in the world. AEG understands professional
hockey and the NHL. They manage more venues with NHL franchises than any other
management firm in the country and they also own the Los Angeles Kings. AEG
understands the concert business as a presenter and from working with other concert
promoters. Additionally, AEG understands the importance of the fan experience. Mr.
Phelps said the arena is the key catalyst for Westgate and almost 3,000 jobs have been
created in that area. In the next three years, this area will generate almost $1 billion in
transactions. It is important to get the right arena manager.
Mr. Phelps said the management fee is $5.6 million per year for 5 years. Included in this
fee, the arena will provide the general manager, leadership team, front office staff,
marketing staff, corporate sales staff, accounting department, event booking staff,
concessions management, custodial, mechanical, and maintenance and repair. AEG will
also provide for all utilities to run the facilities, supplies, manager vendors and partners
and tenant management. AEG will also have responsibility for booking, producing and
promoting concerts and events, and will manage the relationship with the tenants who
use the facility, which includes the Coyotes. Mr. Phelps said this agreement limits the
financial exposure to the City, and the city has an opportunity to share in the net income
that is generated by the successful management of the arena.
Mr. Bailey said this agreement is a market-based approach to management of the arena.
With a skilled arena manager- in place, the city will learn more about the arena to help the
tenants who are currently there as well as future tenants. He explained they want to
minimize their risk of loss with this agreement and to align with the arena manager so
both receive a profit.. A lot of city investment has gone into the Westgate area and the
city wants to protect its investment.
Mr. Bailey went on to point out several sections of the agreement which he wanted to
highlight. He said the arena manger will establish the rates charged, collect revenues
and supervise and manage arena personnel, as well as other duties. He explained
EBITDA is earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. He said it is
the gross operating revenue, minus operating expenses and that equals profit. The city
will contribute $5.6 million. Expenses would be subtracted and the parties would be left
with a profit. The $5.6 million payment will be made in three installments. Mr. Bailey
went on to explain the disbursement of EBITDA by saying the first $500,000 goes to the
arena manager and the second $500,000 will go to the city. The parties will have a
50/50 share of the next $2 million. After that, 75% will go to the arena manager and 25%
will go to the city. The city will receive $1.5 million before the parties go to the 75/25
split. Mr. Bailey also explained that 100% of the city collected taxes will go to the city.
He said there is a motivation for AEG to make a profit. Mr. Bailey said if there is a
negative EBITDA, the agreement remains the same, with each party receiving money as
he previously described, but after the parties receive a total of $1.5 million, the negative
EBITDA from the previous year will be included in the waterfall, and then the arena
manager will receive 75% and the city will receive 25%. The negative EBITDA can only
be carried over for one year. He said in the case of negative EBITDA, all the city sales
tax still comes to the city, With regard to EBITDA, the disbursement of funds will occur
120 days following the end of every fiscal year.
Councilmember Malnar said the wording in the contract was confusing regarding the
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receipt of $500,000 and then the $1 million by each party, and it read that each party
would only receive $1 million, not $1.5 million. He suggested the wording be changed to
until each has received an"additional"$1 million.
Mr. Bailey said it is reflected in the agreement, but possibly not reflected in the
presentation.
Councilmember Malnar said he was looking at the contract and the language was not
clear.
Mr. Bailey said the way Councilmember Malnar said it was the way it would be handled.
Councilmember Malnar asked if that is what it said in the contract.
Mr. Bailey said his understanding was similar to AEG's understanding, and both parties
understood the agreement on how the funds would be disbursed was clear.
Councilmember Malnar suggested adding the word "additional" to make it clear. He said
he reads the language in the contract to read that each party would receive $1 million, not
$1.5 million.
Mr. Bailey said he didn't believe there would be a concern and it can be adjusted. Mr.
Bailey went over salient terms of the contract. First he went over standards,which are
defined terms in the contract and said the level of service to be provided by AEG is
consistent with comparable arenas in comparable markets in accordance with applicable
laws in a manner to preserve the asset and profitability and value of the arena. He said
the agreement is for 5 years, with one 5 year renewal. To ensure the booking of
non-AEG events, the arena manager will establish an event fund in the amount of
$500,000 that will be utilized for Live Nation events, and that fund will be used to provide
incentives to have Live Nation events book at the arena. Capital improvements are the
responsibility of the 'city and the city is obligated to create a $500,000 fund on an annual
basis to pay for capital improvements to ensure amounts are available.
Mr. Bailey said annually, the arena manager is contractually required to provide a budget
to the city with regard to the needed capital improvements and the city will have 45 days
to review and respond to that capital budget. In the event the parties do not agree to the
capital budget, there is a 180 day period to try and resolve the differences. He said there
is a clause that provides for that in the event the city does not allow for capital
improvements to maintain the arena at the standard that the city wants it to be
maintained at for profitability and viability, the arena manager has the opportunity to
terminate the agreement. There is also a five year plan CIP that will be prepared by the
arena manager to forecast what improvements will be necessary in the next five years.
Mr. Bailey said the operations and maintenance of the arena will be the responsibility of
the arena manager. The city will receive an operating budget. All maintenance less than
$5,000 will be handled by AEG.
Mr. Bailey said other salient terms of interest include the city will receive monthly,
quarterly and annual reports. The city will also have annual audit rights and will be able
to select the auditor to do that audit on the city's behalf. There will be monthly meetings
between the City Manager and AEG during the first year and then quarterly meetings
throughout the remainder of the agreement. The purpose of those meetings and
executive negotiations is to ensure that any dispute that arises is resolved in an
expeditious manner. Mr. Bailey said the city will maintain the right to review the Coyotes
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lease. It is the arena's manager responsibility to ensure tenants are booked, but the city
has maintained the right to review that particular agreement. The city is under the
obligation to terminate the management aspect of the existing agreement with the
Coyotes. Mr. Bailey said in the event the Coyotes no longer play at the arena or the
lease is amended, the parties will negotiate in good faith. If no agreement can be
reached, the arena manager will have the right to terminate the agreement. Other items
of interest are that the contract provides for a,city representative and that will be the City
Manager. The city has ten days for community and nonprofit events. The parties have
agreed to provide all public statements to the other party to ensure they are on the same
page with regard to communications. He said the city also has the right with the arena
manager to participate in the hiring of the general manager of the arena.
Mayor Weiers asked if the Council had any questions.
Vice Mayor Hugh said he would like to hear from Mr. Steedman and get his input on the
arena deal.
Mr. Steedman spoke about the things that attracted AEG to this deal. He said the arena
is beautiful and a great host to big events and large sporting events. He said this is also
a prominent venue for family and musical events. He said ticket sales are very strong in
this market. He said the arena also fits well into the regional venues and has a strong
anchor position in Arizona.
Councilmember Turner asked about the turnover of the arena between events and how
AEG avoids having down time and blackout dates.
Mr. Steedman said the conversion of the arena is very much like and orchestra and their
professionals have the management of all these moving parts down to a science. He
explained they can have a basketball game one night to a concert the next afternoon.
Mark Burdick, a Sahuaro resident, said he was more concerned about the process of
approving this agreement. This has been a very controversial issue, and he was
concerned that this agreement was posted with a very limited amount of time for public
input. He would like to create a better window of transparency. He also spoke
specifically about the funding operations listed in the contract, and that some of the
sentences in the contract that did not make sense. He said the Councilmembers
themselves have said they have questions on this, yet 24 hours later, they are voting on
the agreement.
Denise Flynn, an Ocotillo resident, said she read the same part of the contract that
Councilmember Malnar had a question about and it was not clear to her either.
Gary Sherwood, a Sahuaro resident, said he would like to have seen more time spent on
reviewing this agreement. He brought out some points he saw that may be problematic
in this contract. He said the city didn't have much chance in holding onto the Coyotes if
they could find another place to go. He spoke about the money the city potentially lost
with previous contracts. He said there are no incentives in this contract and he was
concerned about this. He said this would be a great contract if he knew the hockey team
was going to stay. He looked at several other arenas that do not have professional sports
teams and provide data on how many events were scheduled at these facilities.
Adam Kariotoglou, a Glendale resident, said he owned 3 restaurants in Westgate and is
negotiating a 4th lease. He said he needed to feel confident the Coyotes were going to
stay in Glendale. He said there are 9,000 restaurant seats at Westgate and didn't think
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many of them were filled this evening. He said is paying about $100,000 a month in rents
at Westgate every month. He asked the Council to take time and patience to make a
good deal. He said he has yet to see any of the Councilmembers faces at his restaurants
in Westgate. He wants the Councilmember to talk to the business owners to find out
what they need.
James Deibler, a Phoenix resident, said this contract is a new beginning for all parties
involved and will help the city save millions of taxpayers' money. He said AEG does an
excellent job to bring more events to sports arenas. He hoped the Coyotes would stay at
the arena for a long time.
Mr. Bailey responded to Councilmember Malnar's point and question about the language
in the contract. He explained the preceding paragraph in the contract provided that each
item is in a following order as separate monetary aspects. He explained the city is in
agreement on this with AEG. He said the scrivener's errors will be addressed and
corrected.
Councilmember Tolmachoff said she wanted to make sure their constituents understood
the Council received this contract several days ago and have had the opportunity to ask
many questions since then. She said she believed this is a great opportunity for the city,
the arena and the Coyotes.
Councilmember Malnar thanked Mr. Bailey for his explanation and now understood the
intent of the contract language.
Councilmember Turner said this contract is the written expression of the goals and ideals
Council expressed to staff. He said it is highly unusual to negotiate this type of a
contract in public. He said there is a level of trust and confidentiality that goes into these
types of negotiations. He shared Councilmember Tolmachoff's confidence in this
contract.
Councilmember Turner explained his vote by saying he was very excited about the
financial arrangement and the expertise brought to the table by new partners. He said
this will provide value to all residents. He said the possibilities are endless.
Mayor Weiers said he did have questions about this contract 24 hours ago, but all of
them have been addressed. He said they are making certain the arena will be used
appropriately and will keep the Coyotes in Glendale.
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
REQUEST FOR FUTURE WORKSHOP AND EXECUTIVE SESSION
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Hugh,seconded by Councilmember
Tolmachoff,to hold a Special Budget Workshop on Tuesday,May 3,2016 at 9:00
a.m. in the City Council Chambers. It was further moved to hold the next
regularly scheduled City Council Workshop on Tuesday,May 3,2016 at 1:00 p.m.
in the City Council Chambers to be followed by an Executive Session pursuant to
A.R.S.38-431.03. 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
COUNCIL COMMENTS AND SUGGESTIONS
Councilmember Aldama asked Ocotillo residents to join him for mobile office hours on
May 2, 2016 from 5 to 6:30 p.m. at Desert Garden Elementary School Cafeteria, 7020 W.
Ocotillo Road. He asked everyone to bring their ideas, suggestions and complaints.
Councilmember Chavira told Judy Chavira that he loved her very much and said Happy
24th Anniversary, and reminded everyone to be nice.
Councilmember Tolmachoff invited Cholla residents to the spring district meeting to be
held on May 18, 2016 at 6:30 p.m. at Legend Springs Elementary School.
Councilmember Turner thanked members of the General Plan Steering Committee for
their hard work.
Vice Mayor Hugh said Glendale has the best arena and now has the best management
firm operating that arena. He is confident the Coyotes will stay in Glendale and they
deserve to play here.
Mayor Weiers said this was a big agenda with many important issues. The Council has
taken these issues very seriously. He hoped this will get the City going in the right
direction.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Weiers adjourned the City Council meeting at 9:30 p.m.
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Pamela Hanna - City Clerk
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