HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - Minutes - City Council - Meeting Date: 6/13/2017City of Glendale
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Meeting Minutes - Final
Tuesday, June 13, 2017
6:00 PM
Voting Meeting
Council Chambers
City Council
Mayor Jerry Weiers
Vice Mayor Ian Hugh
Councilmember Jamie Aldama
Councilmember Joyce Clark
Councilmember Ray Ma/nar
Councilmember Lauren Tolmachoff
Councilmember Bart Turner
City Council Meeting Minutes - Final June 13, 2017
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
Present: 7 - Mayor Jerry Weiers, Vice Mayor Ian Hugh, Councilmember Jamie Aldama,
Councilmember Joyce Clark, Councilmember Lauren Tolmachoff, Councilmember
Ray Malnar, and Councilmember Bart Turner
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PRAYER/INVOCATION
CITIZEN COMMENTS
The invocation was offered by James Deibler from St. Helen's Catholic Church.
Mayor Weiers recognized residents of Glendale's sister city Orland, Norway. He
welcomed Arne Martin Solli, Business Development Manager for the municipality of
Orland, Geir Olav Kjosnes, retired Air Force Brigadier General and now Senior Advisor at
Fosen Innovation, Erling Eriksen, retired Lt. Colonel, now defense -related Business
Development Manager at Fosen Innovation and Lt. Colonel Martin Tesli, a pilot at Luke Air
Force Base. He also thanked Nancy Lennox of the Glendale Ambassadors for her work
with the sister city organization.
Mayor Weiers also recognized members of Boy Scout Troop 434 who were in the
audience.
James Deibler, a Phoenix resident, would like to see a neighborhood Bashas'
supermarket at 51st Avenue and Peoria. He said former Councilmember Phil Lieberman
had done a good job of keeping big box development out of that neighborhood. He was a
supporter of bringing jobs to the community.
Bill Demski, a Sahuaro resident, said he had provided City employee salary information
to Mayor and Council. The top two highest paid employees were firemen. He spoke
about the pension of a former city manager and retired fire chief and said the sales tax
increase was paying for the big salaries of employees. Mr. Demski was concerned about
water and sewer bills going up and said the budget needed to be fine-tuned.
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF MAY 23, 2017 SPECIAL VOTING MEETING AND MAY 23,
2017 VOTING MEETING
1. 17-237 APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF MAY 23, 2017 SPECIAL VOTING
MEETING AND MAY 23, 2017 VOTING MEETING
Staff Contact: Julie K. Bower, City Clerk
A motion was made by Councilmember Malnar, 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 Clark,
Councilmember Tolmachoff, Councilmember Malnar, and Councilmember Turner
PROCLAMATIONS AND AWARDS
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2. 17-205 PROCLAIM AUGUST 2017 AS DROWNING IMPACT AWARENESS
MONTH
Staff Contact: Terry Garrison, Fire Chief
Presented By: Office of the Mayor
Accepted By: Cecil Tudor, Fire Engineer - Glendale Firefighter Charities
Mayor Weiers proclaimed August 2017 as Drowning Impact Awareness Month. The
award was accepted by Fire Chief Terry Garrison and Fire Engineer Cecil Tudor, Glendale
Firefighter Charities.
Fire Engineer Tudor said prevention was the key to preventing drownings. Keeping
families safe was important to the Fire Department.
3. 17-224 AWARD PRESENTATION FOR THE CITY OF GLENDALE FROM ST.
MARY'S FOOD BANK ALLIANCE
Staff Contact: Elaine Adamczyk, Interim Director, Community Services
Accepted By: Office of the Mayor
Presented By: Mr. David Martinez III, St. Mary's Food Bank Alliance
CONSENT AGENDA
Mayor Weiers accepted an award from St. Mary's Food Bank Alliance. The award was
presented by Kari Cole, St. Mary's Food Bank Alliance. Mayor Weiers said St. Mary's
Food Bank and the City had been partners fighting hunger since 1993 and CDBG funding
had been allocated to the food bank for many years. The partnership assisted families
with the most basic needs. The City gratefully accepted the Hunger Heroes Plate Award
and was honored to receive the recognition.
Ms. Cole thanked the City for supporting the mission to alleviate hunger and for being a
great partner. The City's donation helped the hungry in Glendale by providing food boxes
to low income elderly residents and emergency meals for low income families and
children.
Ms. Adamczyk recognized and thanked the other nonprofit partners who distributed food
from St. Mary's to the community, which included Hope for Hunger Food Bank,
Community Food Bank, St. John's Lutheran Church and the Salvation Army. She
thanked St. Mary's and all the volunteers who donated their time.
Mayor Weiers said most people didn't think about people being hungry until the holiday
season, but this was the time to think about hunger. He encouraged everyone to
remember people were hungry all year long and asked everyone to help.
Mayor Weiers said a request was made to discuss and vote on Items 8 and 14
separately and said a request was made to vote on Items 16 and 23 separately.
Ms. Bower read Consent Resolution Items 29 through 31.
4. 17-209 RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF LIQUOR LICENSE NO. 5-22405,
OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE #0311
Staff Contact: Vicki Rios, Director, Budget and Finance
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5. 17-210 RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF LIQUOR LICENSE NO. 5-22349, KIKU
REVOLVING SUSHI
Staff Contact: Vicki Rios, Director, Budget and Finance
6. 17-243 AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO AMENDMENT NO. 2 WITH
CLIFTONLARSONALLEN FOR EXTERNAL AUDIT SERVICES
Staff Contact: Vicki Rios, Director, Budget and Finance
7. 17-265 AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO AMENDMENT NO. ONE TO THE
CONTRACT WITH BERRY DUNN MCNEIL & PARKER, LLC, FOR
ENTERPRISE RESOURCE PLANNING (ERP) SELECTION AND
IMPLEMENTATION CONSULTING SERVICES
Staff Contact: Vicki Rios, Director, Budget and Finance
9. 17-236 AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH MICROSOFT
FOR THE CITY'S OFFICE 365 AND ENTERPRISE LICENSING
Staff Contact: Steve O'Ney, Deputy Chief Information Officer, Innovation &
Technology
10. 17-150 AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR
PUBLIC SAFETY PHYSICALS AND RELATED HEALTH SERVICES
WITH STRENGTH TRAINING INCORPORATED (STI)
Staff Contact: Terry Garrison, Fire Chief
11. 17-198 AUTHORIZATION FOR DESIGNATION OF APPLICANT'S AGENT FOR
STATE DISASTER REIMBURSEMENT BY THE ARIZONA DIVISION OF
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
Staff Contact: Terry Garrison, Fire Chief
12. 17-226 RATIFICATION OF EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS AND AUTHORIZATION
TO ENTER INTO A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH
CAROLLO ENGINEERS, INC., FOR THE ARROWHEAD RANCH WATER
RECLAMATION FACILITY IMPROVEMENTS
Staff Contact: Craig Johnson, P.E., Director, Water Services
13. 17-228 AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH PRIMATECH LLC, FOR THE CITYWIDE WATER
SYSTEM ANALYSIS
Staff Contact: Craig Johnson, P.E., Director, Water Services
15. 17-233 AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT FOR
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES WITH BRODART, INC., FOR LIBRARY
PRINT BOOKS AND MATERIALS
Staff Contact: Elaine Adamczyk, Interim Director, Community Services
17. 17-266 AUTHORIZATION TO RATIFY THE EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS FOR
ADVERTISING AND MEDIA SERVICES IN FISCAL YEAR 2016-17
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Staff Contact: Erik Strunk, Director, Public Facilities, Recreation and
Special Events
18. 17-254 AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH GREATER
PHOENIX ECONOMIC COUNCIL
Staff Contact: Brian Friedman, Director, Economic Development
19. 17-262 AUTHORIZATION TO REVISE HR POLICY 401 REMOVING COLUMBUS
DAY AS A RECOGNIZED CITY HOLIDAY
Staff Contact: Jim Brown, Director, Human Resources and Risk
Management
20. 17-264 AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A MEMORANDUM OF
UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF GLENDALE AND
HARVARD KENNEDY SCHOOL GOVERNMENT PERFORMANCE LAB
AT HARVARD UNIVERSITY FOR THE STUDY OF RESULTS DRIVEN
CONTRACTING STRATEGIES
Staff Contact: Jean Moreno, Executive Officer Strategic Initiatives and
Special Projects
21. 17-275 AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A DIGITAL BILLBOARD
PLACEMENT LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH LAMAR CENTRAL
OUTDOOR, LLC TO CONSOLIDATE PREVIOUSLY EXECUTED
LICENSE AGREEMENTS INTO A NEW MASTER AGREEMENT
Staff Contact: Jean Moreno, Executive Officer, Strategic Initiatives and
Special Projects
22. 17-246 AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO THE
LINKING AGREEMENT WITH LZ DELTA, LLC, DOING BUSINESS AS
GOAZ MOTORCYCLES, FOR THE PURCHASE OF LAW
ENFORCEMENT BMW MOTORCYCLES
Staff Contact: Jack Friedline, Director, Public Works
24. 17-249 AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO THE
AGREEMENT WITH STAFFING SPECIALISTS NV, LLC, FOR
TEMPORARY WORKERS FOR RECYCLING FACILITY, LANDFILL AND
PUBLIC WORKS AND RATIFICATION OF EXPENDITURES
Staff Contact: Jack Friedline, Director, Public Works
25. 17-251 AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A LINKING AGREEMENT WITH ISS
FACILITY SERVICES, INC., TO PROVIDE CUSTODIAL SERVICES AT
VARIOUS CITY FACILITIES
Staff Contact: Jack Friedline, Director, Public Works
26. 17-253 AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH ADVANCED STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING, INC.,
FOR THE PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE INSPECTION AND REPAIR PROJECT
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27. 17-255
28. 17-257
CONSENT RESOLUTIONS
Staff Contact: Jack Friedline, Director, Public Works
AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH RITOCH-POWELL & ASSOCIATES, INC., FOR THE
PS PARKING LOT AT BETHANY HOME ROAD AND 95TH AVENUE
PROJECT
Staff Contact: Jack Friedline, Director, Public Works
AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE
AGREEMENT WITH ARIZONA TRAINING & EVALUATION CENTER,
INC., FOR OCCUPATIONAL TRAINING AND TEMPORARY STAFFING
SERVICES AND RATIFICATION OF EXPENDITURES
Staff Contact: Jack Friedline, Director, Public Works
29. 17-231 RESOLUTION NO. R17-39
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE,
MARICOPA COUNTY, ARIZONA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY TO ENTER
INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE HICKEY FAMILY FOUNDATION AND
ACCEPT A RESCUE OF YOUTH PROJECT GRANT IN THE
APPROXIMATE AMOUNT OF $10,000, ON BEHALF OF THE
GLENDALE POLICE DEPARTMENT.
Staff Contact: Rick St. John, Police Chief
30. 17-272 RESOLUTION NO. R17-40
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE,
MARICOPA COUNTY, ARIZONA, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF
A FISCAL YEAR 2017 INDUSTRY AWARENESS GRANT FROM THE
ARIZONA AUTOMOBILE THEFT AUTHORITY IN THE APPROXIMATE
AMOUNT OF $707, ON BEHALF OF THE GLENDALE POLICE
DEPARTMENT.
Staff Contact: Rick St. John, Police Chief
31. 17-252 RESOLUTION NO. R17-41
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE,
MARICOPA COUNTY, ARIZONA, AUTHORIZING THE ENTERING INTO A
GRANT AGREEMENT WITH THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION, FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION, AND
ACCEPTANCE OF GRANT FUNDS IN THE APPROXIMATE AMOUNT
OF $4,498,364 TO REHABILITATE THE APRON AT THE GLENDALE
MUNICIPAL AIRPORT.
Staff Contact: Jack Friedline, Director, Public Works
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Approval of the Consent Agenda
A motion was made by Turner, seconded by Tolmachoff, to approve the
recommended actions on Consent Agenda Item Numbers 4 through 7, 9
through 13, 15, 17 through 22, 24 through 28 and Consent Resolutions 29
through 31. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 7 - Mayor Weiers, Vice Mayor Hugh, Councilmember Aldama, Councilmember
Clark, Councilmember Tolmachoff, Councilmember Malnar, and Councilmember
Turner
8. 17-267 AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH
TYLER TECHNOLOGIES, INC., FOR ENTERPRISE RESOURCE
PLANNING (ERP) SOFTWARE
Staff Contact: Vicki Rios, Director, Budget and Finance
Ms. Rios said the item was a request to enter into a service agreement with Tyler
Technologies and a request for approval of expenditure of funds in an amount not to
exceed $5,393,600 over the term of the agreement.
Councilmember Clark had no questions, but said she typically pulled items when
there was a contract for five years or longer.
Mayor Weiers asked which items needed to be heard separately besides Item 14.
Councilmember Aldama requested to hear Item 16 separately.
Councilmember Clark requested to hear Item 23 separately.
A motion was made by Councilmember Turner, seconded by Vice Mayor
Hugh, that this agenda item be approved. The motion carried by the
following vote:
Aye: 6 - Mayor Weiers, Vice Mayor Hugh, Councilmember Aldama, Councilmember
Tolmachoff, Councilmember Malnar, and Councilmember Turner
Nay: 1 - Councilmember Clark
14. 17-230 AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONSTRUCTION MANAGER
AT RISK AGREEMENT WITH MGC CONTRACTORS, INC., FOR
CONSTRUCTION PHASE SERVICES FOR IMPROVEMENTS AT
THE ARROWHEAD RANCH WATER RECLAMATION FACILITY
Staff Contact: Craig Johnson, P.E., Director, Water Services
Mr. Johnson said the request was to enter into a Construction Manager at Risk
Agreement with MGC Contractors, Inc. for construction phase services at the
Arrowhead Ranch Water Reclamation Facility (ARWRF). He said the design phase
services contract was awarded to MGC in December 2015. The ARWRF was
approximately 35 years old, but it was not anticipated to need an expansion to
support future flows. The plant's reliability was critical to ensure service availability.
Processing equipment needed periodic improvements to maintain reliable operation.
Some of the systems were at the end of their useful life and the project would
continue necessary improvements.
Councilmember Tolmachoff asked if there was a procurement process for the
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contract.
Mr. Johnson said an RFQ was sent out in July 2015 and MGC was selected as the
best qualified contractor by a committee made up of City staff.
Councilmember Tolmachoff said the CIP cashflow chart that was provided was not
very clear. She asked if there was a better explanation or breakdown of how the
funds would be spent.
Mr. Johnson said the approved CIP and the five-year program showed the cashflow for
each year. Council would be approving the total contract amount for the two projects.
The annual cashflow for the project was appropriated, which included design,
construction administration and the construction services. He said the project ran for
a 26 to 30 -month period and staff was not getting Council appropriation for the CIP for
the total up -front amount, but approval of the CIP for the annual amounts they
planned to spend on the project.
Councilmember Clark said many of the projects were already underway by the time
they were brought to Council. The information should have been brought to Council
before the projects began. Council should have been told that, dependent on the
number of projects ratified, there could possibly be a rate increase. She hoped in the
future that any major projects would be brought before Council for discussion prior to
entering into any contracts. Council should be given the pros and cons about the
projects and be given a chance to weigh in before the projects began.
A motion was made by Councilmember Tolmachoff, seconded by
Councilmember Clark, that this agenda item be approved. The motion
carried by the following vote:
Aye: 7 - Mayor Weiers, Vice Mayor Hugh, Councilmember Aldama, Councilmember
Clark, Councilmember Tolmachoff, Councilmember Malnar, and Councilmember
Turner
16. 17-248 AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH ROX
MEDIA, LLC, DOING BUSINESS AS RAXX DIRECT MARKETING,
LLC, FOR THE DESIGN AND PRINTING SERVICES OF THE
"GLENDALE @ PLAY" MAGAZINE
Staff Contact: Erik Strunk, Director, Public Facilities, Recreation and
Special
Mr. Strunk said the request was to enter into a one-year agreement with Rox Media,
doing business as Raxx Directing Marketing for the design, printing and distribution
of the Glendale at Play magazine. The request was in an amount not to exceed
$40,000 per year. The Glendale at Play magazine was published quarterly by the
Parks and Recreation Department and provided information about all the recreation
activities and key events in the City. Raxx Direct Marketing would do all the design,
layout, editing, mailing and distribution of the magazine. The City would receive a
credit for advertising during the contract and those savings would be used to produce
more copies of the magazine to get out to more households in Glendale. Mr. Strunk
said the contract was approved by the Parks and Recreation Commission.
Councilmember Aldama was unsure how to quantify the benefits of the magazine to
residents. The majority of the events listed in the magazine were held at one facility.
He asked how staff tracked who was receiving the magazine and if the magazine
could be provided electronically.
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Mr. Strunk said they received input from residents who were interested in taking
another class or residents who just wanted to be on the list to receive the magazine.
He said the magazine was digitally posted on the website. There was a portal that
provided customers a link into the class registration system and they could track
magazine use that way.
Councilmember Aldama asked if staff tracked attendance at the events by address or
zip code and wanted to know if they were sending the magazine to residents who
didn't participate because the events were too far away.
Mr. Strunk said the magazines were placed in the community centers, City Hall,
libraries and other City -owned properties.
Councilmember Aldama asked if every resident could attend an event at the Foothills
Recreation and Aquatic Center (FRAC), even if they lived in another area of the City.
Mr. Strunk said there were many special interest classes that took place at the
FRAC and at the Adult Center. The booklet provided a map where other special
interest classes were held. Some classes were held in other facilities not owned by
the City.
Councilmember Aldama asked if staff could be creative in how the magazine was
printed because he was not sure if the booklet was getting into the right hands.
Councilmember Clark would be voting against the item because it was a five-year
contract. She pointed out that 90% of the programming was held at FRAC and said
that did a disservice to the rest of the community. The disparity needed to be
included in the next discussion about how they served the community in a more
equitable fashion.
Councilmember Tolmachoff said the programs that ran out of FRAC recovered almost
all the costs of operation of the center and cost recovery was very important.
Although she did agree with Councilmember Clark's comments, she asked what staff
was trying to achieve by providing the magazine.
Mr. Strunk said the magazine promoted awareness about the programs that Parks
and Recreation provided to residents. It gave the user a look ahead at what was
going to be offered during each season. He said the magazine was used to advertise
and get patrons to use the Parks and Recreation facilities.
Councilmember Tolmachoff asked who was providing the content and putting it
together and also wanted to know if the City would have a final say on what type of
advertising would go into the magazine.
Mr. Strunk said staff controlled all the content of the publication and the vendor would
not sell advertising space without prior City approval. He said in the past, staff would
have to obtain advertising for the magazine.
Councilmember Clark asked if there was still a scholarship program and if it was
being advertised in the current edition.
Mr. Strunk said the scholarship program was still in place and it was actively used.
He believed it was advertised in every edition.
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Councilmember Clark asked if a form was still available for people to fill out.
Mr. Strunk said there was a form.
Councilmember Clark asked if staff could do more on the internet to publicize the
scholarship program.
A motion was made by Councilmember Tolmachoff, seconded by
Councilmember Clark, that this agenda item be approved. The motion
carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5- Mayor Weiers, Vice Mayor Hugh, Councilmember Tolmachoff, Councilmember
Malnar, and Councilmember Turner
Nay: 2 - Councilmember Aldama, and Councilmember Clark
23. 17-247 AWARD OF IFB 16-46, AND AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO AN
AGREEMENT WITH VULCAN MATERIALS COMPANY FOR ROAD
MATERIALS
Staff Contact: Jack Friedline, Director, Public Works
A motion was made by Councilmember Turner, seconded by Vice Mayor
Hugh, that this agenda item be approved. The motion carried by the
following vote:
Aye: 6 - Mayor Weiers, Vice Mayor Hugh, Councilmember Aldama, Councilmember
Tolmachoff, Councilmember Malnar, and Councilmember Turner
Nay: 1 - Councilmember Clark
LAND DEVELOPMENT ACTIONS
32. 17-274 FINAL PLAT (FP) APPLICATION FP17-02: MONTEBELLO 95 ADDITION
- 9191 WEST BETHANY HOME ROAD
Staff Contact: Jon M. Froke, AICP, Planning Director
Ms. Bower introduced Item 32.
Mr. Froke said the request was for approval of a final plat for a property located in the
Sports and Entertainment District, known as Montebello 95 Addition, which was
approximately 70 acres and located at Bethany Home Road and 91st Avenue. The
commercial subdivision plat had three lots, which varied in size. The final plat would also
establish rights-of-way for 91 st Avenue, 95th Avenue and Montebello Avenue.
Mr. Froke said the final plat was consistent with the Subdivision and Minor Land Division
Ordinance and approval of the final plat would allow future commercial development in an
established part of the City with nearby infrastructure and amenities. Staff recommended
approval of the request.
A motion was made by Councilmember Clark, 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 Clark,
Councilmember Tolmachoff, Councilmember Malnar, and Councilmember Turner
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PUBLIC HEARING
33. 17-234 FY17-18 PUBLIC HEARING AND APPROVAL OF FISCAL YEAR
2017-18 PROPERTY TAX LEVY
Staff Contact: Vicki Rios, Director, Budget and Finance
Ms. Bower introduced Item 33.
Ms. Rios said the request was to conduct a public hearing on the proposed FY 17-18
property tax levy and approve a motion to adopt the property tax levy that would be
assessed by ordinance on June 27, 2017. The tentative budget adopted on May 23, 2017
assumed that the property tax rate on the primary property tax would decrease from
.4792 per $100 of assessed value to .4632 per $100 of assessed value for FY17-18 and
that the secondary property tax rate would decrease from 1.6698 cents per $100 of
assessed value to 1.6140 per $100 of assessed value. If the item was approved, it would
decrease the total property tax rate, including both primary and secondary taxes to
2.1490 per $100 of assessed value to 2.0772. In compliance with state law, the proper
notices regarding the public hearing and the property tax levy were published in the
Glendale of May 25, 2017 and June 1, 2017.
Mayor Weiers asked if the Council approved the item, it would be a tax decrease, but
because the economy was doing so well, the average citizen would probably see a slight
tax increase.
Ms. Rios said there would be a decrease in the property tax rate, but each individual
person's taxes were dependent on their own property's assessed value. The overall goal
of the property tax rate was to keep the levy constant so the total amount collected by
the City across all of the properties was the same dollar amount. What each person paid
might go up or down depending on the value of their property.
Mayor Weiers said the great thing was, with the Council's decision, they were moving it
down.
Ms. Rios said that was correct.
Mayor Weiers opened the public hearing.
He said there were no speaker cards and no one asked to speak.
Mayor Weiers closed the public hearing.
Councilmember Clark reminded everyone that most of the property tax citizens paid, went
to the county, school districts and only a small portion went to Glendale.
A motion was made by Councilmember Aldama, seconded by Councilmember
Clark, that this agenda item be approved. The motion carried by the following
vote:
Aye: 7- Mayor Weiers, Vice Mayor Hugh, Councilmember Aldama, Councilmember Clark,
Councilmember Tolmachoff, Councilmember Malnar, and Councilmember Turner
ORDINANCES
34. 17-221 ORDINANCE NO. 017-24
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AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE,
MARICOPA COUNTY, ARIZONA, AMENDING CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE III -
OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES, DIVISION 1 - GENERALLY OF THE
GLENDALE CITY CODE REGARDING RETENTION OF FINGERPRINTS
OF APPLICANTS.
Staff Contact: Jim Brown, Director, Human Resources and Risk
Management
Ms. Bower introduced Item 34 and read Ordinance No. 017-24.
Mr. Brown said the proposed ordinance would amend Chapter 2, Article III, Division 1 of
the Glendale City Code regarding fingerprints of applicant. The Code currently allowed
the City to review all criminal histories to make sure no one was hired with any job-related
criminal convictions. He said some of the language conflicted with the Department of
Public Safety policy regarding retention of fingerprints. It also conflicted with the Arizona
State Library records retention schedule. Staff was asking to change the Code to
maintain fingerprints in accordance with the Arizona State Library & Archives public
records retention schedule. He said the changes would benefit citizens by ensuring the
City was not hiring individuals with job-related criminal convictions. There was no
expected financial impact associated with the change.
Councilmember Aldama asked if the employee began working before the results of the
fingerprint check were returned.
Mr. Brown explained that two background checks were done on prospective employees.
It could take up to a month for the fingerprint results to be received. The results from the
electronic background check provided the last 7 years of criminal information and that
was available before the employee began working.
Councilmember Aldama said he wanted to clarify that
A motion was made by Councilmember Tolmachoff, seconded by
Councilmember Clark, that this agenda item be approved. The motion carried by
the following vote:
Aye: 7 - Mayor Weiers, Vice Mayor Hugh, Councilmember Aldama, Councilmember Clark,
Councilmember Tolmachoff, Councilmember Malnar, and Councilmember Turner
35. 17-239 ORDINANCE NO. 017-25
AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE,
MARICOPA COUNTY, ARIZONA, AMENDING THE CODE OF THE CITY
OF GLENDALE, CHAPTER 6 (ANIMALS); AND SETTING FORTH AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
Staff Contact: Rick St. John, Police Chief
Ms. Bower introduced Item 35 and read Ordinance No. 017-25.
Chief St. John said the proposed ordinance amended City Code Chapter 6, adding Article
III, Section 626 through 629, relating to animal cruelty, neglect and animal seizure and
related procedures. Although state law covered animal cruelty, neglect and seizure, it
didn't cover the issue to the extent the Police Department thought it should.
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Chief St. John said the ordinance would address several issues that state law did not
address. The proposed ordinance would shorten the time for the hearing process, which
would benefit both the pet owner and pets and mitigated the cost to the City. It also
streamlined the appeal process. The ordinance would require a $500 bond, which would
cover 10 days of animal care during the hearing process. He explained the police only
seized pets in extreme cases of animal abuse or neglect. Typically, restitution was
required if pets were returned to their owners and that amount would be covered under the
$500 bond. He said there would be no negative fiscal impact to the City and staff
recommended adoption of the ordinance.
Mayor Weiers asked if the increase to a $500 bond might make rescuers pick up more
animals to make money.
Chief St. John said the decision to seize an animal was the decision of the Police
Department and not the Humane Society or the City's contracted group. He explained it
was not solely up to the officer in the field to make the decision and supervisors must be
notified and made aware of the reasons for the seizure.
Councilmember Clark asked if owners usually made an effort to recover their animals if
the animals were seized for extreme neglect.
Chief St. John said it was fairly uncommon and there might be only 2 or 3 requests for a
hearing in a year.
Councilmember Clark said the change in code might not impact the average citizen and
she didn't think the City would collect much money from the modification.
Councilmember Tolmachoff asked what happened if someone wanted a hearing but could
not post the bond.
Chief St. John said it was his understanding the owner would not get a hearing.
Councilmember Turner had concerns about the $500 bond being a barrier for citizens, but
understood it was not just the officer in the field making the decision. There might not be
much of a bond between the owner and the animals due to the low number of requests for
hearing even when the bond amount was much lower. He said the change was fair to
taxpayers, pet owners and pets.
James Deibler, a Phoenix resident, supported the ordinance and asked the Council to
pass the ordinance so it would keep pets safe.
A motion was made by Councilmember Turner, seconded by Councilmember
Tolmachoff, that this agenda item be approved. The motion carried by the
following vote:
Aye: 7 - Mayor Weiers, Vice Mayor Hugh, Councilmember Aldama, Councilmember Clark,
Councilmember Tolmachoff, Councilmember Malnar, and Councilmember Turner
36. 17-250 ORDINANCE NO. 017-26
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 SFM CONSULTING LLC DBA STARSHINE
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ASSOCIATES FOR CERTAIN OFFICE SPACE IN THE TERMINAL
BUILDING AT THE GLENDALE MUNICIPAL AIRPORT.
Staff Contact: Jack Friedline, Director, Public Works
Ms. Bower introduced Item 36 and read Ordinance No. 017-26.
Mr. Friedline said the proposed ordinance would approve an Airport Terminal Lease with
SFM Consulting, LLC, dba Starshine Associates, for Suite 200 in the terminal building at
the Glendale Municipal Airport. The initial term of the lease was effective through April
30, 2018. He explained SFM requested early occupancy of the full suite for renovations
and start up phase of the business, with reduced rent through June 30th and full rental
payments beginning July 1st. The Aviation Advisory Commission approved a
recommendation to enter into the lease agreement.
A motion was made by Councilmember Clark, 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 Clark,
Councilmember Tolmachoff, Councilmember Malnar, and Councilmember Turner
37. 17-256 ORDINANCE NO. 017-27
AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE,
MARICOPA COUNTY, ARIZONA, AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF
AN EASEMENT FOR A WATER LINE AND A SEWER LINE LOCATED
AT 20272 NORTH 75TH AVENUE AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK
TO RECORD A CERTIFIED COPY OF THIS ORDINANCE.
Staff Contact: Jack Friedline, Director, Public Works
Ms. Bower introduced Item 37 and read Ordinance No. 017-27.
Mr. Friedline said the proposed ordinance would accept a new water line and sewer line
easement at 20272 N. 75th Avenue. The developer of the new Popeye's Louisiana
Kitchen at the subject location had constructed a new water line and sewer line to meet
the domestic fire protection and wastewater collection requirements of the City Code for
the development. The developer HZ Props RE, Ltd., was granting the City an easement
for the water line and sewer line so the City could maintain, operate, repair, replace and
remove the new water lines and sewer lines consistent with city code. Staff
recommended acceptance of the easement for the new water line and sewer line. There
were no impacts on staff or service levels as a result of the action. There could be
minimal costs incurred to the City for operating and maintaining these water lines and
sewer lines in the future.
A motion was made by Councilmember Malnar, 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 Clark,
Councilmember Tolmachoff, Councilmember Malnar, and Councilmember Turner
38. 17-258 ORDINANCE NO. 017-28
AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE,
MARICOPA COUNTY, ARIZONA, AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF
AN EASEMENT FOR A WATER LINE LOCATED AT 20272 NORTH
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75TH AVENUE AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO RECORD A
CERTIFIED COPY OF THIS ORDINANCE.
Staff Contact: Jack Friedline, Director, Public Works
Ms. Bower introduced Item 38 and read Ordinance No. 017-28.
Mr. Friedline said the proposed ordinance would accept a new water line easement at
20272 N. 75th Avenue. The developer of the new Popeye's Louisiana Kitchen at the
location had constructed a new public water line to meet the domestic fire protection and
wastewater collection requirements of the City Code for the development. The developer,
HZ Props RE, Ltd., was granting the City an easement for the water line so it could
maintain, operate, repair, replace and remove the new water line consistent with City
Code. Staff recommended acceptance of the easement for the new water line and there
were no impacts on staff or service levels as a result of the action. There could be
minimal costs incurred for operating and maintaining the water lines in the future.
A motion was made by Councilmember Malnar, 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 Clark,
Councilmember Tolmachoff, Councilmember Malnar, and Councilmember Turner
PUBLIC HEARING - RESOLUTIONS
SPECIAL BUDGET MEETING (TO ADOPT FISCAL YEAR 2017-18 FINAL BUDGET)
A motion was made by Councilmember Aldama, seconded by Councilmember
Clark, to recess the Voting Meeting and enter into a Special Meeting to adopt the
Fiscal Year 2017-18 Final Budget. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 7 - Mayor Weiers, Vice Mayor Hugh, Councilmember Aldama, Councilmember Clark,
Councilmember Tolmachoff, Councilmember Malnar, and Councilmember Turner
39. 17-235 RESOLUTION NO. R17-42
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE,
MARICOPA COUNTY, ARIZONA, ADOPTING THE FINAL BUDGET OF
THE AMOUNTS REQUIRED FOR THE PUBLIC EXPENSE FOR THE
CITY OF GLENDALE FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2017-2018, SETTING
FORTH THE REVENUE AND THE AMOUNT TO BE RAISED BY DIRECT
PROPERTY TAXATION AND ADOPTING THE CITY COUNCIL'S
FINANCIAL POLICIES.
Staff Contact: Vicki Rios, Director, Budget and Finance
Mayor Weiers called the Special Budget Meeting to order.
Ms. Bower introduced Item 39 and read Resolution No. R17-42.
Ms. Rios said the tentative budget was approved on May 23, 2017, setting the maximum
expenditure for FY17-18 at $672 million. She said the budget was a 3% decrease over
the prior year's budget of $693 million. She said there was only one change between the
time of the tentative budget and the final budget, which was a correction on line 1 of
Schedule B of the attachments, which did not have any impact on the overall budget.
Mr.. Phelps said the budget was more challenging than last year's budget. It was prudent
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and consistent with Council's policies and priorities. The City was still on track to attain
the $50 million general fund balance. It was the second year in a row that Council had
adopted a levy rate that was lower than the year before. He said the budget was
challenging because it had to absorb a $6.1 million increase to the public safety pension,
which was general fund contribution and staff had done a good job of making cuts. The
budget also contained an increase in parks maintenance, a downtown manager and a
real estate asset manager.
Mayor Weiers opened the public hearing on FY2017-18 Final Budget Adoption.
Bill Demski, a Sahuaro resident, spoke about his daughter's teacher salary, his own
pension and the costs to send his grandchildren to college. He spoke about the large
salaries of several City employees. He said with the City salary increases, taxpayers
had to dig deeper to make ends meet.
James Deibler, a Phoenix resident, supported the budget because it would help to repair
roads and sidewalks, which was needed. The City needed more public transit because
there was no bus service late in the evening.
Mayor Weiers closed the public hearing.
Councilmember Clark thanked Mr. Phelps for being responsive to Council' concerns and
for making sure that several items of interest to the Council were introduced as line items
in the budget. There had been no opportunity during the budget process for Council to
bring forward items of interest in their districts. She hoped it would be corrected with the
discussion about capital improvements in the fall. She also hoped Council would
consider the concept of zero -based budgeting.
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 Clark,
Councilmember Tolmachoff, Councilmember Malnar, and Councilmember Turner
ADJOURN SPECIAL BUDGET MEETING AND RECONVENE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
Mayor Weiers adjourned the Special Budget Meeting to Adopt FY2017-18 Final Budget
and reconvened the regular City Council Voting Meeting.
RESOLUTION
40. 17-261 RESOLUTION NO. R17-43
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE,
MARICOPA COUNTY, ARIZONA, CREATING AN ENTERTAINMENT
DISTRICT IN ACCORDANCE WITH ARIZONA REVISED STATUTES
SECTION 4-207(C)(4).
Staff Contact: Jean Moreno, Executive Officer Strategic Initiatives and
Special Projects
Ms. Bower introduced Item 40 and read Resolution No. R1743.
Ms. Moreno said adoption of an entertainment district would allow the Council, on a
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case-by-case basis, to approve an exemption allowing certain liquor licenses to be
considered within 300 feet of a church or school. The item had been reviewed by Council
in a workshop and public outreach had been conducted. A survey showed that 56% of all
respondents were in favor of the proposal. A majority of the respondents were residents
and a majority were directly impacted or in immediately adjacent zip codes. She said
there were several vacant buildings that could benefit from redevelopment opportunities,
the entertainment district designation did not impact zoning ordinance regulations or
provide any other rights or privileges to the businesses located in the area.
Louis Santana, the owner of Santana's Black Label Gourmet Food Company, supported
the entertainment district. He noticed a similarity between downtown Glendale and
downtown Gilbert, but said Glendale lacked the life in the downtown area that Gilbert had.
His company began looking at downtown Glendale as an opportunity to open a retail
store. Residents needed a reason to visit the downtown area after 6 p.m. A downtown
entertainment district would allow businesses to thrive and enjoy a downtown experience.
He said his business would feature locally made products and guests would enjoy a night
out, which would not impact the nearby churches. He would like to partner with churches
and other businesses to help make the downtown area great.
James Deibler, a Phoenix resident, would like to see more businesses in downtown
Glendale for entertainment and fun, which would help revive the area with new
opportunities.
Councilmember Turner explained his vote by saying that there was almost 2 -to -1 support
for the item, according to the survey that was done.
Mayor Weiers wished Mr. Santana the best of luck with his business.
A motion was made by Councilmember Aldama, seconded by Councilmember
Clark, that this agenda item be approved. The motion carried by the following
vote:
Aye: 7- Mayor Weiers, Vice Mayor Hugh, Councilmember Aldama, Councilmember Clark,
Councilmember Tolmachoff, Councilmember Malnar, and Councilmember Turner
REQUEST FOR FUTURE WORKSHOP AND EXECUTIVE SESSION
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Hugh, seconded by Councilmember
Tolmachoff, to hold the next regularly scheduled City Council Workshop on
Tuesday, June 20, 2017 at 1:30 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:
Aye: 7 - Mayor Weiers, Vice Mayor Hugh, Councilmember Aldama, Councilmember Clark,
Councilmember Tolmachoff, Councilmember Malnar, and Councilmember Turner
COUNCIL COMMENTS AND SUGGESTIONS
Councilmember Aldama said on Saturday, June 24, 2017, from 5 to 9 p.m., downtown
businesses would have extended hours and invited everyone to visit downtown. He was
very excited about the City's investment in the downtown area and thought it was on its
way to a bright future. He was happy to be able to pass a budget that would assist
employees in making Glendale a great place.
Councilmember Clark thanked Vice Mayor Hugh and Councilmember Turner for
organizing and hosting the event to recognize former Councilmember Phil Lieberman .
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She said Mr. Lieberman was larger than life and she missed him. She said he was great
with numbers and thanked the other Councilmembers for the event to honor him.
Councilmember Malnar said the Streets Department had been very responsive to the
needs of residents. He also thanked the Channel 11 staff for the great job they did.
Councilmember Tolmachoff thanked Chief St. John and the Police Department for the
enhanced traffic enforcement and reminded everyone to obey the traffic laws in Glendale.
Councilmember Turner thanked budget staff and recreation staff for their hard work and for
the event recognizing former Councilmember Lieberman.
Mayor Weiers asked staff to look at renaming part of Bethany Home Road, from Loop
101 to 83rd Avenue or 91st Avenue, as Cardinals Boulevard or Cardinals Way. He also
thanked staff for the incredible job they did to assist Council in making decisions.
The City Council adjourned at 8:06 p.m.
I hereby certify that the foregoing minutes are a true and correct
copy of the minutes of the meeting of the Glendale City Council
of Glendale, Arizona, held on the 13th day of June, 2017. 1
further certify that the meeting was duly called and held and
that a quorum was present.
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Dated this day of l% 2017.
Vie Bower, MMC, City Clerk
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