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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - Minutes - City Council - Meeting Date: 2/12/2019 (3) City of Glendale 5850 West Glendale Avenue Glendale, AZ 85301 pint GLENTEr Meeting Minutes Tuesday, February 12, 2019 12:30 P.M. Workshop Meeting Council Chambers City Council Mayor Jerry Weiers Vice Mayor Joyce Clark Councilmember Jamie Aldama Councilmember Ian Hugh Councilmember Ray Malnar Councilmember Lauren Tolmachoff Councilmember Bart Turner CALL TO ORDER Mayor Weiers called the meeting to order at 12:31 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Mayor Jerry Weiers Vice Mayor Joyce Clark Councilmember Jamie Aldama Councilmember Ian Hugh Councilmember Ray Malnar Councilmember Lauren Tolmachoff Councilmember Bail Turner Also Present: Kevin Phelps, City Manager Michael Bailey, City Attorney Chris Anaradian, Assistant City Manager • Julie K. Bower, City Clerk WORKSHOP SESSION 1. BLUE BARREL PILOT PROGRAM STATUS Presented by: Michelle Woytenko, Director, Field Operations Ms. Bower read the item by title. Ms. Woytenko provided the background of the recycling program and why the Blue Barrel Program was created. The intent was to improve the quality and quantity of acceptable material in the curbside recycling program. Two pilot areas were initiated in May 2018, Marshall Ranch in the Sahuaro District and Manistee Ranch in the Cactus District. Phase Two began in January 2019 in the Cholla and Yucca Districts. Councilmember Turner was concerned about the use of the blue barrels and suggested educating the community and labeling the current barrels. He requested a pilot program be conducted in a neighborhood without a homeowner's association (HOA), where only recycling information was communicated without degrading the visual appearance of neighborhoods with the blue barrels. He was also concerned with the cost of replacing the barrels. Councilmember Aldama was not in support of the pilot program.He suggested providing education to the community about the sage bins for recycling. Vice Mayor Clark did not agree. Several rounds of educating the community had previously been done. The blue barrels were distinctive enough to remind residents to properly recycle. She supported the continuance of the blue barrel pilot program. She asked the status of the review of the landfill program and if there was a recycling component in the review. Ms. Woytenko said the Landfill Master Plan would be presented in the spring. It would include information related to the rate model and the recycling program as a component. Vice Mayor Clark said if there was a future possibility of the recycling program being discontinued because it was not profitable, she did not want to invest in new barrels.She was pleased with the results of the pilot program. rib,f:ni inril Mantinn toAintm*a -r hn ions 19 91110 Pan° 9 of Mayor Weiers asked if there was a national color for recycle barrels. Ms. Woytenko said blue was the international standard for recycling. Mayor Weiers was not bothered by the color but suggested phasing in the new barrels if the item moved forward. The recycling program reduced what went into the landfill which increased its lifespan, saving money in the long run. Councilmember Tolmachoff asked for clarification on the pilot program's Phase 1 results. Ms. Woytenko said in the Sahuaro District, the overall amount collected remained consistent, but the contamination decreased.The volume collected in the Cactus District increased by 8%. Councilmember Tolmachoff said the fact that recycling kept items out of the landfill was important to consider because it would prolong the lifespan of the landfill. Ms. Woytenko said that was correct. Councilmember Tolmachoff did not have an issue with the blue barrels but thought it was still necessary to educate the community. She looked forward to the upcoming phases. Councilmember Malnar said constituents he had received feedback from were confused by the current colors and the blue barrels were distinct. He asked if there was information about what was recyclable inside the barrel. Ms. Woytenko said the information was imprinted on the lids. Councilmember Hugh was not opposed to changing to blue recycle barrels. Councilmember Turner repeated his request to conduct an education component without changing the color of the barrels. He realized blue was the standard but felt Glendale did not have to be the same.There were several cities with recycle barrels that were not blue. 2. CIOSI City Council Compensation Presented by: Michael D. Bailey, City Attorney Mr. Bailey said the item was being continued to a future workshop. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT No report CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT No report COUNCIL ITEMS OF SPECIAL INTEREST Councilmember Aldama asked that staff review whether or not it was feasible for the City to operate all of its community centers. Councilmember Tolmachoff requested a class and compensation study for the City's part-time positions. Councilmember Tolmachoff requested that, over time, LED lighting be implemented throughout the City to realize cost savings on electricity. f^.ihs Rnunril MAaafinn IAini ifne-Mahn inns 19 9/110 Pana 1 of r. Mayor Weiers read a statement related to the July 2017 police incident. MOTION AND CALL TO ENTER INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION A motion was made by Councilmember Jamie Aldama, seconded by Councilmember Ian Hugh to hold an executive session. AYE: Mayor Jerry Weiers Vice Mayor Joyce Clark Councilmember Jamie Aldama Councilmember Ian Hugh Councilmember Ray Malnar Councilmember Lauren Tolmachoff Councilmember Bart Turner Passed EXECUTIVE SESSION Council entered into executive session at 1:11 p.m. for legal advice, discussion and consultation regarding the city's position in pending or contemplated litigation, including settlement discussions conducted in order to avoid or resolve litigation pursuant to A.R.S. § 38-431.03(A)(3)(4); for discussion and consideration of the re-appointment of City Judge Elizabeth Finn and discussion and consultation for legal advice with the City Attorney pursuant to A.R.S. §38-431.03 (A)(1)(3); and to discuss appointments and other items involving boards, commissions and other bodies pursuant to A.R.S. § 38-431.03(A)(3)(4). A motion was made by Vice Mayor Joyce Clark, seconded by Councilmember Ray Malnar to adjourn the executive session. AYE: Mayor Jerry Weiers Vice Mayor Joyce Clark Councilmember Jamie Aldama Councilmember Ian Hugh Councilmember Ray Malnar Councilmember Lauren Tolmachoff Councilmember Bail Turner Passed Mayor Weiers adjourned the executive session at 3:18 p.m. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Weiers adjourned the meeting at 3:18 p.m. ra.,r.,,,inr i neves.,n nein,me-retina...19 9n1 o Pent A of 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 12th day of February, 2019. I further certify that the meeting was duly called and held and that a quorum was present. Dated this 14th day of February, 2019. J �. Bower, MMC, City Clerk raw(:n,,nnil IAccfinn hAiniifoe_ Fohninn/ 19 7f11Pnno c of c