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Meeting Minutes
Tuesday, October 24, 2017
6:00 P.M.
Voting Meeting
Council Chambers
City Council
Mayor Jerry Weiers
Vice Mayor Ian Hugh
Councilmember Jamie Aldama
Councilmember Joyce Clark
Councilmember Ray Malnar
Councilmember Lauren Tolmachoff
Councilmember Bart Turner
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Weiers called the meeting to order at 6:01 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Present: Mayor Jerry Weiers
Vice Mayor Ian Hugh
Councilmember Jamie Aldama
Councilmember Joyce Clark
Councilmember Ray Malnar •
Councilmember Lauren Tolmachoff
Councilmember Bart Turner
Also Present: Kevin Phelps, City Manager; Tom Duensing, Assistant City Manager; Jack
Friedline,Assistant City Manager; Michael Bailey, City Attorney; Julie K. Bower,
City Clerk; Sheryl Rabin, Deputy City Clerk
POSTING OF COLORS
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PRAYER/INVOCATION
The invocation was presented by Pastor Ron Rockwell of Harvest Church.
CITIZEN COMMENTS
Donald Brazier, Barrel District, member of the Citizens Transportation Oversight Commission (CTOC),
said Proposition 402 was approved to fund the City's transportation needs including a regional light rail
connection to downtown Glendale by increasing the City's excise tax by a ''A penny per$1.00. The CTOC
was established to.ensure approved projects were completed in a timely and cost-effective manner.
Mr. Brazier said the CTOC unanimously supported the extension of light rail into downtown Glendale.
The majority of Council had recently rejected the proposed extension of light rail to Glendale. The
decision showed disrespect to the members of CTOC because it deprived them of the right to advise
Council on the matter. Now that Council had voted against the will of the voters, he asked what happened
to the funds that had been collected for light rail through the increased excise tax.
Mayor Weiers recognized members of Girl Scout Troop 473 who were attending the meeting.
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
1. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF THE OCTOBER 10, 2017 VOTING MEETING
A motion was made by Councilmember Lauren Tolmachoff, seconded by Councilmember
Jamie Aldama to approve the minutes of the October 10, 2017 voting meeting.
AYE: Mayor Jerry Weiers
Vice Mayor Ian Hugh
Councilmember Jamie Aldama
Councilmember Joyce Clark
Councilmember Ray Malnar
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Councilmember Lauren Tolmachoff
Councilmember Bart Turner
Passed
PROCLAMATIONS AND AWARDS
2. PROCLAIM THE CITY OF GLENDALE AS A PURPLE HEART CITY
Presented By: Office of the Mayor
Staff Contact: Stephanie Small, Director, Community Services
Accepted By: Mr. Michael Russell, Purple Heart recipient
Mayor Weiers proclaimed the City of Glendale as a Purple Heart City. The Purple Heart was the
first American Service Award made available to the common soldier and was awarded to any
member of the United States Armed Services wounded or killed in combat with a declared enemy
of the United States. Arizona became a Purple Heart State on May 9, 2016. There had been
many Glendale residents who made the ultimate sacrifice in the giving of their lives in the cause
of freedom. There were combat-wounded veterans who currently resided within the City and
Purple Heart awardees who contributed to the community in countless ways.
The proclamation was accepted by Glendale resident Mike Russell. Mr. Russell was an Army
Ranger during the Vietnam War and was awarded seven Purple Hearts and two Bronze Stars for
valor. Mayor Weiers said Mr. Russell was a Glendale resident and owned Heroes Pub and Grub
restaurant. The restaurant had provided food to all of the veterans at the recent Stand Up for
Veterans event.
CONSENT AGENDA
Ms. Bower read the Consent Resolutions by title.
Mayor Weiers had received a request to hold a separate vote on Consent Agenda items 7, 12 and 14 and
Consent Resolution 25.
3. RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF SPECIAL EVENT LIQUOR LICENSE, FIGHTER COUNTRY
FOUNDATION
4. RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF LIQUOR LICENSE NO. 1-27873, CARAMBA
5. RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF LIQUOR LICENSE NO. 5-22849, FAST MARKET 8131
6. RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF LIQUOR LICENSE NO. 5-22976, THE OLIVE GARDEN ITALIAN
RESTAURANT
7. AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH WELLS FARGO BANK, NA FOR
INVESTMENT CUSTODY SERVICES
A request was made by Councilmember Clark to vote on the item separately.
8. AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH JP MORGAN CHASE BANK, NA
FOR A PROCUREMENT AND ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CARD PROGRAM
9. AUTHORIZATION TO AMEND PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH INTERIM
PUBLIC MANAGEMENT, LLC
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AND DESICN, INC. FOR LATEX PAINT RECYCLINC SERVICES
Removed from the Agenda on 10/20/17.
11. AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO AMENDMENT NO. 3 TO THE LINKING AGREEMENT
WITH VOSS LIGHTING FOR INDUSTRIAL AND MRO SUPPLIES (LIGHTING)AND
RATIFICATION OF EXPENDITURES
12. AUTHORIZATION FOR SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH SOUND LIGHTING F/X INC. FOR THE
RENTAL OF GENERATORS AT GLENDALE FESTIVALS
A request was made by Councilmember Clark to vote on the item separately.
13. AUTHORIZATION TO AMEND CONTRACT WITH PRO EM PARTY AND EVENT RENTALS,
LLC, FOR TENT AND ACCESSORY RENTAL SERVICES AND TO RATIFY THE
EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS FOR SERVICES FOR FISCAL YEARS 2014 -2017
14. AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A LINKING AGREEMENT WITH CIVICPLUS, INC. FOR A
HOSTED ONLINE RECREATION MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE SOLUTION
A request was made by Councilmember Clark to vote on the item separately.
CONSENT RESOLUTIONS
15. RESOLUTION NO. R17-89
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, MARICOPA COUNTY,
ARIZONA, AUTHORIZING THE ENTERING INTO OF A SUB-RECIPIENT AGREEMENT(NO.
170808-02)WITH THE ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY AND
AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE AND EXPENDITURE OF AN URBAN AREA SECURITY
INITIATIVE GRANT PROGRAM AWARD, TO ASSIST WITH THE "GLENDALE POLICE 2017
UASI TLO SUSTAINMENT" PROJECT, IN THE APPROXIMATE AMOUNT OF $8,502, ON
BEHALF OF THE GLENDALE POLICE DEPARTMENT.
16. RESOLUTION NO. R17-90
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, MARICOPA COUNTY,
ARIZONA, AUTHORIZING THE ENTERING INTO OF A SUB-RECIPIENT AGREEMENT(NO.
170808-01)WITH THE ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY AND
AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE AND EXPENDITURE OF AN URBAN AREA SECURITY
INITIATIVE GRANT PROGRAM AWARD, TO ASSIST WITH THE "GLENDALE POLICE 2017
UASI RRT SUSTAINMENT" PROJECT, IN THE APPROXIMATE AMOUNT OF $120,000, ON
BEHALF OF THE GLENDALE POLICE DEPARTMENT.
17. RESOLUTION NO. R17-91
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, MARICOPA COUNTY,
ARIZONA, AUTHORIZING THE ENTERING INTO OF A HIGHWAY SAFETY CONTRACT(NO.
2018-AI-005)WITH THE ARIZONA GOVERNOR'S OFFICE OF HIGHWAY SAFETY AND
AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE AND EXPENDITURE OF THE GRANT AWARD FOR
PROFESSIONAL AND OUTSIDE SERVICES AND RELATED MATERIALS AND SUPPLIES
FOR THE GLENDALE POLICE DEPARTMENT ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION ENFORCEMENT
PROJECT.
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18. RESOLUTION NO. R17-92
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, MARICOPA COUNTY,
ARIZONA, AUTHORIZING THE ENTERING INTO OF A HIGHWAY SAFETY CONTRACT(NO.
2018-AL-014)WITH THE ARIZONA GOVERNOR'S OFFICE OF HIGHWAY SAFETY AND
AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE AND EXPENDITURE OF THE GRANT AWARD FOR
PERSONNEL SERVICES, EMPLOYEE RELATED EXPENSES, AND MATERIALS AND
SUPPLIES FOR THE GLENDALE POLICE DEPARTMENT DUI/IMPAIRED DRIVING
ENFORCEMENT PROJECT.
19. RESOLUTION NO. R17-93
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, MARICOPA COUNTY,
ARIZONA, AUTHORIZING THE ENTERING INTO OF A HIGHWAY SAFETY CONTRACT(NO.
2018-OP-005)WITH THE ARIZONA GOVERNOR'S OFFICE OF HIGHWAY SAFETY AND
AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE AND EXPENDITURE OF THE GRANT AWARD FOR
PERSONNEL SERVICES, EMPLOYEE RELATED EXPENSES, AND MATERIALS AND
SUPPLIES FOR THE GLENDALE POLICE DEPARTMENT OCCUPANT PROTECTION
ENFORCEMENT PROJECT.
20. RESOLUTION NO. R17-94
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, MARICOPA COUNTY,
ARIZONA, AUTHORIZING THE ENTERING INTO OF A HIGHWAY SAFETY CONTRACT(NO.
2018-PTS-026) WITH THE ARIZONA GOVERNOR'S OFFICE OF HIGHWAY SAFETY AND
AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE AND EXPENDITURE OF THE GRANT AWARD FOR
PERSONNEL SERVICES AND EMPLOYEE RELATED EXPENSES FOR THE GLENDALE
POLICE DEPARTMENT STEP ENFORCEMENT PROJECT.
21. RESOLUTION NO. R17-95
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, MARICOPA COUNTY,
ARIZONA, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE ENTERING OF A NON-EXCLUSIVE
LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH COFFEE AND TEA EXPRESS, LLC DBA GLENDALE
FARMERS MARKET FOR THE USE OF LAND LOCATED ON THE EAST SIDE OF NORTH
59th AVENUE BETWEEN WEST MYRTLE AVENUE AND WEST NORTHERN AVENUE,
GLENDALE ARIZONA.
22. RESOLUTION NO. R17-96
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, MARICOPA COUNTY,
ARIZONA,AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY'S PARTICIPATION IN THE NATIONAL
COOPERATIVE PURCHASING ALLIANCE (NCPA) FOR THE PURPOSE OF MAKING
COOPERATIVE PURCHASES.
23. RESOLUTION NO. R17-97
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, MARICOPA COUNTY,
ARIZONA, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY'S PARTICIPATION IN THE NATIONAL
JOINT POWERS ALLIANCE (NJPA) OPERATING UNDER THE MINNESOTA SERVICE
COOPERATIVES FOR THE PURPOSE OF MAKING COOPERATIVE PURCHASES.
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24. RESOLUTION NO. R17-98
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, MARICOPA COUNTY,
ARIZONA, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY'S PARTICIPATION IN THE
JPMORGAN PAYMENT SOLUTIONS CONSORTIUM FOR THE PURPOSE OF MAKING
COOPERATIVE PURCHASES.
25. RESOLUTION NO. R17-99
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, MARICOPA COUNTY,
ARIZONA, ADJUSTING SOLID WASTE FEES PURSUANT TO GLENDALE CITY CODE;AND
SETTING FORTH EFFECTIVE DATES.
A request was made by Councilmember Aldama to vote on the item separately.
26. RESOLUTION NO. R17-100
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, MARICOPA COUNTY,
ARIZONA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO UTILIZE A FORM LICENSE
AGREEMENT AS NEEDED TO FACILITATE THE TEMPORARY USE OF CITY PROPERTY.
A motion was made by Councilmember Joyce Clark, seconded by Councilmember Bart
Turner to approve Consent Agenda items 3-6, 8, 9, 11, 13 and Consent Resolution items
15-24 and 26.
AYE: Mayor Jerry Weiers
Vice Mayor Ian Hugh
Councilmember Jamie Aldama
Councilmember Joyce Clark
Councilmember Ray Malnar
Councilmember Lauren Tolmachoff
Councilmember Bart Turner
Passed
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A motion was made by Councilmember Joyce Clark, seconded by Councilmember Lauren
Tolmachoff to approve Consent Agenda item 7.
Councilmember Clark said it was her practice to vote no on all 5-year contracts and she
would be voting no on items 7, 12 and 14.
The vote on the motion was:
AYE: Mayor Jerry Weiers
Vice Mayor Ian Hugh
Councilmember Jamie Aldama
Councilmember Ray Malnar
Councilmember Lauren Tolmachoff
Councilmember Bart Turner
NAY: Councilmember Joyce Clark
Passed
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Councilmember Turner said as a point of order, he did not believe it was proper for someone
to vote against their own motion.
Mayor Weiers agreed it was strange but did not think it was inappropriate.
Mr. Bailey said it was unique but not inappropriate.
A motion was made by Councilmember Bait Turner, seconded by Councilmember Lauren
Tolmachoff to approve Consent Agenda item 12.
AYE: Mayor Jerry Weiers
Vice Mayor Ian Hugh
Councilmember Jamie Aldama
Councilmember Ray Malnar
Councilmember Lauren Tolmachoff
Councilmember Bart Turner
NAY: Councilmember Joyce Clark
Passed
A motion was made by Councilmember Bart Turner, seconded by Vice Mayor Ian Hugh to
approve Consent Agenda item 14.
AYE: Mayor Jerry Weiers
Vice Mayor Ian Hugh
Councilmember Jamie Aldama
Councilmember Ray Malnar
Councilmember Lauren Tolmachoff
Councilmember Bart Turner
NAY: Councilmember Joyce Clark
Passed
A motion was made by Councilmember Bart Turner, seconded by Vice Mayor Ian Hugh to
approve Consent Resolution item 25.
AYE: Mayor Jerry Weiers
Vice Mayor Ian Hugh
Councilmember Ray Malnar
Councilmember Lauren Tolmachoff
Councilmember Bart Turner
NAY: Councilmember Jamie Aldama
Councilmember Joyce Clark
Passed
PUBLIC HEARING - LAND DEVELOPMENT ACTIONS
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27. ORDINANCE NO. 017-51
AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, MARICOPA COUNTY,
ARIZONA, AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, ARIZONA,
BY APPROVING ZONING TEXT AMENDMENT ZTA16-01 FOR DONATION DROP BOXES
AND AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE AS FOLLOWS: ARTICLE 2 (DEFINITIONS);
ARTICLE 3 (ADMINISTRATION); ARTICLE 5 (ZONING DISTRICT REGULATIONS)AND
ARTICLE 7 (GENERAL DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS); PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY,
SETTING FORTH AN EFFECTIVE DATE;AND ORDERING THAT A CERTIFIED COPY OF
THIS ORDINANCE BE RECORDED.
Presented By: Jon Froke, AICP, Planning Director
Ms. Bower read the ordinance by title.
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Mr. Froke said the request was initiated by the Planning Commission at its workshop on
December 3, 2015. The proposed Zoning Text Amendment(ZTA) addressed the regulation of
donation drop-off boxes by creating a new section relative to Temporary Use Permits. Council
had provided direction at workshops on September 20, 2016 and March 21, 2017. At its public
hearing on May 18, 2017, the Planning Commission unanimously recommended approval of the
ZTA.
Mr. Froke said the proposed ordinance allowed property owners the right to remove a donation
drop box at any time. Staff was recommending approval of the proposed ordinance.
Mayor Weiers said the Council report indicated that the allotment of boxes was 1 acre or less - 1
box; 1-3 acres -2 boxes; and 3+acres-4 boxes. He asked if the property owner had exactly 3
acres, were 2 boxes or 4 boxes allowed.
Mr. Froke said properties larger than 3 acres were allowed up to 4 boxes.
Mayor Weiers asked that the language be clarified. He said in the situation where a property
owner had less than an acre and wanted to support two charities with two boxes, he would not be
able to do so under the proposed ordinance.
Mr. Froke said that was correct.
Mayor Weiers had a problem with that because it created an opportunity to run smaller charities
out of business and possibly took away property rights. He was also concerned that the
ordinance did not differentiate between for profit and not for profit businesses.
Councilmember Tolmachoff said the wording in the ordinance was different than the Council
report. It read"up to 1 acre."
Mayor Weiers opened the public hearing.
No one wished to speak.
Mayor Weiers closed the public hearing.
A motion was made by Councilmember Jamie Aldama, seconded by Councilmember Joyce
Clark to adopt Ordinance No. 017-51.
Councilmember Aldama was very comfortable with the ordinance and it would reduce the
visual clutter in the community.
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Mayor Weiers did see a problem with the ordinance when a responsible property owner with
less than 1 acre wanted to support more than one charity. He would be voting no.
The vote on the motion was:
AYE: Vice Mayor Ian Hugh
Councilmember Jamie Aldama
Councilmember Joyce Clark
Councilmember Ray Malnar
Councilmember Lauren Tolmachoff
Councilmember Bart Tumer
NAY: Mayor Jerry Weiers
Passed
PUBLIC HEARING - RESOLUTIONS
28. RESOLUTION NO. R17-101
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, MARICOPA COUNTY,
ARIZONA, ESTABLISHING WATER AND SEWER USER RATES PURSUANT TO GLENDALE
CITY CODE;AND SETTING FORTH EFFECTIVE DATES.
Presented By: Tom Duensing,Assistant City Manager
Presented By: Jack Friedline, Assistant City Manager
Ms. Bower read the resolution by title.
Mr. Duensing said the request was for City Council to conduct a public hearing pursuant to
Arizona Revised Statutes (ARS) §9-511.01 regarding proposed water and wastewater rates.
After the public hearing, staff was requesting Council waive reading beyond the title and adopt a
resolution adjusting water and wastewater(sewer) rates effective for bills issued on or after
January 1, 2018 and January 1, 2019, respectively.
Mr. Duensing said in December 2016, the Water Services Department engaged Raftelis
Financial Consultants, Inc. to review its financial plans and prepare a cost of service analysis
including a comparison of revenues to operating and capital costs to determine the adequacy of
existing rates. The results of the financial analysis were discussed in depth with the Citizens
Utilities Advisory Commission (CUAC)which recommended options for rate increases for the
Council to consider.
Mr. Duensing said City staff discussed the options with the Council in a series of workshops.
Staff also conducted a citizen survey and a series of public meetings regarding the potential rate
increases. Based on the feedback from the public, the CUAC, and the Council, staff updated the
financial models which resulted in the proposed rates.
Mr. Duensing said the proposed water and wastewater rate adjustments were anticipated to
impact an average residential customer using 9,700 gallons of water and wastewater monthly by
5.5%, or an additional $3.66 per month in January 2018 and by an additional 5.4%, or$3.83 per
month in January 2019. Staff had complied with all statutory requirements in bringing the item
forward.
Councilmember Clark asked what was the percentage rate recommended by the consultant.
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Mr. Duensing said it was 30% over a period of five years.
Councilmember Clark asked, after going through the entire process of citizen input, etc., did the
percentage change. It was her understanding that the overall percentage had remained the
same, it was just distributed differently over the five-year period.
Craig Johnson, Water Services Director, said that was correct.
Councilmember Clark said, at the end of the process, the City had the same result as what the
consultant had initially recommended and that bothered her. There was never consideration
given to the citizens who thought the increase was too much and too fast. She would have
distributed the increase over a 7 or 8-year period. There had previously been a tiered rate
structure and she asked if that was still in place.
Mr. Johnson said there was currently a tiered rate structure in place.
Councilmember Clark asked what the difference in rate was for minimal users and average users.
Mr. Johnson said 25% used 4,000 gallons or less, 25% used 7,100 gallons or less and 25%
used 13,000 gallons or less. For a person in the low usage, their increase would be $1.18.
Councilmember Clark asked if the percentage of increase stayed the same regardless of usage.
Mr. Johnson said that was correct.
Councilmember Clark said there used to be a tiered rate structure where low water users paid a
smaller percentage than heavier users.
Mr. Johnson said it was a tiered structure then and was tiered structure now.
Councilmember Tolmachoff said the CUAC had requested a quarterly review and she would like
that provided to Council also.
Councilmember Malnar said the approval would be for rate increases for the next two years and
anything after that would require approval by Council.
Mr. Johnson said that was correct.
Mayor Weiers opened the public hearing.
No one wished to speak.
Mayor Weiers closed the public hearing.
A motion was made by Councilmember Ray Malnar, seconded by Vice Mayor Ian Hugh to
approve Resolution No. R17-101.
Councilmember Aldama had done a lot of research and public outreach regarding the rate
increase. The residents in his district were overwhelmingly opposed to the rate increase and
would have preferred a rate increase spread out over ten years. He would be voting no.
Councilmember Clark would also be voting no because there was no tiered rate structure.
Although Council was voting on a 2-year rate increase, she knew it would increase for the
next 5 years. It was too hard on residents.
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Councilmember Malnar realized a 30% increase was high but staff had been diligent in trying
to minimize the impact in the first 2 years. There would be discussion on future increases.
He said there was infrastructure that needed to be maintained and upgraded. He said most
constituents understood there was a need to maintain the infrastructure.
Councilmember Malnar believed that high users were penalized with the tiered structure. He
would be voting in support of the motion.
Councilmember Tolmachoff said no one wanted a rate increase but Council had a
responsibility to make the tough decisions. It also had a responsibility to provide reliable and
safe services. The investment in infrastructure would provide needed redundancies, replace
aging and outdated equipment and make capital improvements that would protect the water
supply and delivery. She understood that it wasn't done yet and when some of the G.O. bond
funding capacity was freed up, she wanted to talk about paying back the enterprise fund.
Councilmember Turner said Council didn't enjoy being in a position of raising rates but it had
been 8 years since the last water and sewer rate increase and 10 years for the sanitation
rate. It would have been better if the rates had been raised incrementally over that time
period but that didn't happen. He knew it would affect some people harder than others but it
was a health and safety issue. The City needed to be proactive instead of reactive. He
supported the rate increase.
Vice Mayor Hugh agreed with Councilmember Turner that it was a health and safety issue.
He would support the rate increase to continue providing the best water possible.
Mayor Weiers asked people to imagine private companies providing water, sewer, trash
pick-up and street sweeping. He said the City did a great job of providing excellent services.
He didn't like the fact that the City had to raise rates. It would have been better if there had
been small, incremental increases but previous Councils had decided not to do that because
of the Great Recession. The City was now behind. Residents were getting value for the
increase. He would vote for the rate increase.
The vote on the motion was:
AYE: Mayor Jerry Weiers
Vice Mayor Ian Hugh
Councilmember Ray Malnar
Councilmember Lauren Tolmachoff
Councilmember Bart Turner
NAY: Councilmember Jamie Aldama
Councilmember Joyce Clark
Passed
REQUEST FOR FUTURE WORKSHOP AND EXECUTIVE SESSION
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Ian Hugh, seconded by Councilmember Lauren
Tolmachoff that Council hold a regularly scheduled City Council workshop on Tuesday,
November 7, 2017 at 1:30 p.m. in City Council Chambers, to be followed by an executive
session pursuant to A.R.S. 38-431.03; that Council vacate the regularly scheduled City
Council voting meeting on Tuesday, November 14, 2017 due to the National League of Cities
conference; that Council hold a special City Council workshop on Monday, November 20,
2017 at 10:00 a.m. at the Civic Center Annex, 5750 West Glenn Drive, Glendale Arizona; and
that Council hold a regularly scheduled City Council workshop on Tuesday, November 21,
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2017 at 1:30 p.m. in City Council Chambers, to be followed by an executive session pursuant
to A.R.S. 38-431.03.
AYE: Mayor Jerry Weiers
Vice Mayor Ian Hugh
Councilmember Jamie Aldama
Councilmember Joyce Clark
Councilmember Ray Malnar
Councilmember Lauren Tolmachoff
Councilmember Bart Turner
Passed
COUNCIL COMMENTS AND SUGGESTIONS
Councilmember Aldama reminded residents of the upcoming G.A.I.N. event being held on Friday,
October 27th at Murphy Park in downtown Glendale, from 5:00—8:00 p.m.
Councilmember Aldama said the Glendale Resurgence event was being held on Saturday, October 28th
in downtown Glendale, from 5:00—9:00 p.m.
Councilmember Clark said the Touch a Truck event, held last Saturday at Westgate, was very well
attended. She said it was a popular event and congratulated staff.
Councilmember Clark reminded residents that the Yucca District meeting would be held at Heroes Park
on Thursday, October 26th at 6:00.
Councilmember Malnar said Saturday, October 28th at 9:00 a.m., was the Paseo Racquet Center
ribbon-cutting. The center had been renovated.
Councilmember Tolmachoff said the Foothills Recreation and Aquatics Center was hosting a Halloween
event on October 27th at 6:00 p.m.
Councilmember Turner apologized to the members of the Citizens Transportation Oversight Committee
for failing to provide the information from Valley Metro for review and recommendation.
Councilmember Turner reminded residents of the Barrel district meeting on October 25th at 6:00 p.m. at
the Glendale American Elementary School. He had been walking the neighborhoods handing out
information about the meeting and had noticed fire safety issues, crime issues, code enforcement issues,
park issues and budget issues. It occurred to him that he was starting to look at things from many
different points of view.
Councilmember Turner thought the City could do a better job at looking at how each department could be
more transparent when conducting the City's business. Council could also do a better job of making
residents feel their voices were heard and their vote was respected.
Vice Mayor Hugh reported that his district meeting, held last week,was attended by over 100 people. He
thanked the Councilmembers who attended and staff for its work on the meeting.
Mayor Weiers wanted to provide a little more information about Michael Russell, the Purple Heart
recipient who accepted tonight's proclamation. At his own expense, Mr. Russell had erected a sign at his
restaurant that reserved a parking space for Purple Heart recipients. Mr. Russell had also offered to
provide the parking signs, free of charge, to any other businesses that would like a sign.
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Mayor Weiers invited residents to attend the Veterans Day ceremony being held in the auditorium of the
main library on November 11th at 9:00 a.m. He said there would be a flyover from Luke Air Force Base.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
The executive session was not held.
ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made by Councilmember Jamie Aldama, seconded by Councilmember Lauren
Tolmachoff to adjourn the meeting.
AYE: Mayor Jerry Weiers
Vice Mayor Ian Hugh
Councilmember Jamie Aldama
Councilmember Joyce Clark
Councilmember Ray Malnar
- Councilmember Lauren Tolmachoff
Councilmember Bart Turner
Passed
Mayor Weiers adjourned the meeting at 7:13 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 24th day of October, 2017. I further certify that the meeting was duly called and
held and that a quorum was present.
Dated this 29th day of November, 2017.
i K. Bower, MMC, City Clerk
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