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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - Minutes - City Council - Meeting Date: 6/11/2019 City of Glendale 5850 West Glendale Avenue Glendale, AZ 85301 Glendale ARIZONA Meeting Minutes Tuesday, June 11, 2019 5:30 P.M. Voting 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 5:31 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 Bart Turner Also Present: Kevin Phelps, City Manager Michael Bailey, City Attorney Chris Anaradian, Assistant City Manager Vicki Rios, Assistant City Manager Julie K. Bower, City Clerk PRAYER/INVOCATION The invocation was offered by Pastor Mike Hodges of West Side Church of God. POSTING OF COLORS PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE CITIZEN COMMENTS Bill Demski, Sahuaro District, commented on the salaries and benefits of City employees. James Deibler, Phoenix, commented on the development plans for the former Glen Lakes Golf Course. Gary Livingston, Sahuaro District, commented on increased water rates. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES 1. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF THE MAY 28, 2019 VOTING MEETING A motion was made by Councilmember Ian Hugh, seconded by Councilmember Lauren Tolmachoff to approve the minutes of the May 28, 2019 voting meeting. AYE: Mayor Jerry Weiers Vice Mayor Joyce Clark Councilmember Jamie Aldama Councilmember Ian Hugh Councilmember Ray Malnar Councilmember Lauren Tolmachoff Councilmember Bart Turner City Council Meeting Minutes - June 11, 2019 Page 2 of 18 Passed PROCLAMATIONS AND AWARDS 2. PROCLAIM AUGUST 2019 AS DROWNING IMPACT AWARENESS MONTH Presented by: Terry Garrison, Fire Chief Accepted by: Kyle White. City of Glendale Parks and Recreation Aquatics Recreation Coordinator Mayor Weiers proclaimed August 2019 as Drowning Impact Awareness Month in support of the Glendale Fire Department, the Glendale Parks and Recreation Department, and the City's water safety and swimming lesson programs. Mayor Weiers said Drowning Impact Awareness Month was part of the drowning prevention community outreach program through the Drowning Prevention Coalition of Arizona to promote awareness of childhood drowning. In 2018, there was a total of three water-related incidents which resulted in one child death in the City. Drowning Impact Awareness Month was Arizona's largest collaborative effort to prevent drowning. Water safety information would be provided at water-safety presentations and at both City pools. Throughout the month of August and year-round, the Glendale Fire Department would be available to give water-safety presentations, drowning prevention and water-safety information. CONSENT AGENDA Ms. Bower read the Consent Resolutions by title. 3. AUTHORIZATION TO APPROVE EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS FOR ORGANIZATIONAL MEMBERSHIP IN THE ARIZONA MUNICIPAL WATER USERS ASSOCIATION 4. AUTHORIZATION TO APPROVE EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS FOR THE PURCHASE OF RAW WATER FROM CENTRAL ARIZONA PROJECT 5. AUTHORIZATION TO APPROVE EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS FOR THE COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH PARTIAL OWNERSHIP OF NEW RIVER-AGUA FRIA UNDERGROUND STORAGE PROJECT 6. AUTHORIZATION TO APPROVE EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS FOR THE COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH PARTIAL OWNERSHIP IN THE SUB-REGIONAL OPERATING GROUP 7. AUTHORIZATION TO APPROVE EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS FOR THE PURCHASE OF RAW WATER FROM SALT RIVER VALLEY WATER USERS' ASSOCIATION 8. AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A LINKING AGREEMENT WITH MOUNTAIN STATES PIPE AND SUPPLY FOR PURCHASE OF ITRON COMPONENTS 9. AUTHORIZATION TO SUPPORT AND SIGN THE NON-INDIAN AGRICULTURE MITIGATION AGREEMENT City Council Meeting Minutes -June 11, 2019 Page 3 of 18 10. AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO AMENDMENT NO. 3 TO THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH HDR ENGINEERING, INC. FOR PHASE IV CONSTRUCTION ADMINISTRATION AND INSPECTION SERVICES FOR THE BOOSTER PUMP STATIONS AND ADMINISTRATION BUILDING IMPROVEMENTS AT THE CHOLLA WATER TREATMENT PLANT 11. AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH MAP STRATEGIES GROUP, LLC FOR BUSINESS ATTRACTION STRATEGY 12. AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH MAP STRATEGIES GROUP, LLC FOR CLASS A OFFICE ATTRACTION STRATEGY 13. AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE AGREEMENT WITH SOMERSET LANDSCAPE, LLC (CONTRACT C18-0445) 14. AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO AMENDMENT NO.1 TO AGREEMENT C19-0122 WITH GOLF MAINTENANCE SOLUTIONS 5W, LLC FOR GENERAL LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE SERVICES AT GLEN LAKES GOLF COURSE 15. *AUTHORIZATION TO APPROVE SCOPE CHANGES FOR A SERVICE AGREEMENT CONTRACT C18 0363 WITH AMERICAN RAMP COMPANY TO CONSTRUCT AN URBAN BIKE PARK AT FOOTHILLS PARK 16. AUTHORIZATION TO RENEW FISCAL YEAR 2019-2020 (FY2019-20) PROPERTY, LIABILITY AND WORKERS' COMPENSATION INSURANCE/EXCESS INSURANCE PROGRAMS 17. POSITION RECLASSIFICATIONS 18. AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A LINKING AGREEMENT AND APPROVE EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS TO PURCHASE HOSES, NOZZLES, ASSOCIATED APPLIANCES AND HARDWARE FROM L.N. CURTIS AND SONS, INC. 19. AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH MAKPRO SERVICES, LLC FOR THE STREETLIGHT POLE REHABILITATION AND REPLACEMENT PROGRAM CONSENT RESOLUTIONS 20. RESOLUTION NO. R19-62 A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, MARICOPA COUNTY, ARIZONA, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE ENTERING INTO OF AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF PHOENIX FOR OPERATION OF FIXED ROUTE TRANSIT SERVICES IN THE CITY OF GLENDALE 21. RESOLUTION NO. R19-63 A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, MARICOPA COUNTY, ARIZONA. AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE ENTERING INTO OF AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF PHOENIX (GRANT NO. AZ-2019-003-00 AND AZ-2019-014) FOR ACCEPTANCE AND EXPENDITURE OF City Council Meeting Minutes - June 11. 2019 Page 4 of 18 PASS-THROUGH GRANT FUNDING FOR TRANSIT SERVICES 22. RESOLUTION NO. R19-64 A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, MARICOPA COUNTY, ARIZONA, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE ENTERING INTO OF AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT FOR LANDFILL DISPOSAL SERVICES WITH THE CITY OF PEORIA 23. RESOLUTION NO. R19-65 A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, MARICOPA COUNTY, ARIZONA. SUPPORTING PAYMENT TO THE ARIZONA SUPER BOWL HOST COMMITTEE FOR TOURISM AND MARKETING EFFORTS IN SUPPORT OF SUPER BOWL LVII 24. RESOLUTION NO. R19-66 A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, MARICOPA COUNTY, ARIZONA, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE ENTERING INTO OF AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT WITH THE ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE REGARDING THE ADMINISTRATION, COLLECTION, AUDIT AND/OR LICENSING OF TRANSACTION PRIVILEGE TAX, USE TAX, SEVERANCE TAX, JET FUEL EXCISE AND USE TAXES AND RENTAL OCCUPANCY TAXES IMPOSED BY THE STATE, CITIES, OR TOWNS A motion was made by Councilmember Bart Turner, seconded by Vice Mayor Joyce Clark to approve Consent Agenda items 3 through 14 and 16 through 19 and to adopt Consent Resolutions 20 through 24. AYE: Mayor Jerry Weiers Vice Mayor Joyce Clark Councilmember Jamie Aldama Councilmember Ian Hugh Councilmember Ray Malnar Councilmember Lauren Tolmachoff Councilmember Bart Turner Passed BIDS AND CONTRACTS 25. AWARD OF RFP 19-18 AND AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH SOUTHWEST POLYGRAPH SERVICES, INC. FOR PRE-EMPLOYMENT POLYGRAPH EXAM SERVICES FOR THE GLENDALE POLICE DEPARTMENT Ms. Bower read the item by title. A motion was made by Councilmember Ray Malnar, seconded by Vice Mayor Joyce Clark to approve item 25. AYE: Mayor Jerry Weiers Vice Mayor Joyce Clark City Council Meeting Minutes - June 11, 2019 Page 5 of 18 Councilmember Jamie Aldama Councilmember Ian Hugh Councilmember Ray Malnar Councilmember Lauren Tolmachoff Councilmember Bart Turner Passed 26. AWARD OF RFP 19-39 AND AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH SOMERSET LANDSCAPE, LLC FOR LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE Presented by: Jim Burke, Director, Public Facilities, Recreation and Special Events Ms. Bower read the item by title. A motion was made by Councilmember Lauren Tolmachoff, seconded by Vice Mayor Joyce Clark to approve item 26. Vice Mayor Clark did not believe a 5-year contract was appropriate for the services provided and would be voting no on the item and on item 27. The vote on the motion was: AYE: Mayor Jerry Weiers Councilmember Jamie Aldama Councilmember Ian Hugh Councilmember Ray Malnar Councilmember Lauren Tolmachoff Councilmember Bart Turner NAY: Vice Mayor Joyce Clark Passed 27. AWARD OF RFP 19-24 AND AUTHORIZATION FOR THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A MEETING MINUTES RECORDER AGREEMENT WITH ACCURACY SOLUTIONS, LLC Presented by: Lisette Camacho, Interim Director, Budget and Finance Ms. Bower read the item by title. A motion was made by Councilmember Ian Hugh, seconded by Councilmember Lauren Tolmachoff to approve item 27. AYE: Mayor Jerry Weiers Councilmember Jamie Aldama Councilmember Ian Hugh Councilmember Ray Malnar Councilmember Lauren Tolmachoff Councilmember Bart Turner NAY: Vice Mayor Joyce Clark Passed City Council Meeting Minutes -June 11, 2019 Page 6 of 18 28. AWARD OF RFP 19-42, CITY ZONING CODE REWRITE SERVICES AND AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH MICHAEL BAKER INTERNATIONAL, INC. FOR PROFESSIONAL PLANNING SERVICES TO UPDATE AND REWRITE THE GLENDALE ZONING ORDINANCE Presented by: David A. Williams, AICP, Planning Administrator Ms. Bower read the item by title. Vice Mayor Clark said the rewrite of the Zoning Code was estimated to take 18-24 months to complete but noted that the term of the proposed contract was one year with four additional years at the City Manager's discretion. She asked why it would require a five-year contract. Eric Fitzer, Development Services Director, said the project would be completed within two years. He believed it was standard language. The contract would not exceed $450,000. Vice Mayor Clark supported the contract but would not vote for a five-year term. A motion was made by Councilmember Ray Malnar, seconded by Vice Mayor Joyce Clark to approve item 28. AYE: Mayor Jerry Weiers Councilmember Jamie Aldama Councilmember Ian Hugh Councilmember Ray Malnar Councilmember Lauren Tolmachoff Councilmember Bart Turner NAY: Vice Mayor Joyce Clark Passed 29. AWARD OF RFP 19-46 AND AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH FLOURESCO SERVICES, LLC FOR THE STREETLIGHT POLE REHABILITATION AND REPLACEMENT PROJECT Presented by: David D. Beard, P.E., City Engineer Ms. Bower read the item by title. A motion was made by Councilmember Lauren Tolmachoff, seconded by Councilmember Jamie Aldama to approve item 29. AYE: Mayor Jerry Weiers Vice Mayor Joyce Clark Councilmember Jamie Aldama Councilmember Ian Hugh Councilmember Ray Malnar Councilmember Lauren Tolmachoff Councilmember Bart Turner Passed PUBLIC HEARING - LAND DEVELOPMENT ACTIONS City Council Meeting Minutes-June 11, 2019 Page 7 of 18 30. ORDINANCE NO. 019-55 AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, MARICOPA COUNTY, ARIZONA, REZONING PROPERTY LOCATED AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF 59TH AVENUE AND GREENWAY ROAD FROM PAD (PLANNED AREA DEVELOPMENT) TO PAD FOR A DEVELOPMENT PLAN ENTITLED "ARIZONA CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY," AMENDING THE ZONING MAP; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND ORDERING THAT A CERTIFIED COPY OF THE ORDINANCE IS RECORDED. Presented by: Tabitha Perry, Special Projects Executive Officer Ms. Bower read the ordinance by title. Ms. Perry said the applicant was requesting to rezone 72 acres from PAD to PAD to allow for a mixed land use development consisting of educational, residential and commercial land uses. The existing approved "The Thunderbird School of Global Management" PAD allowed for office, retail, hotel, and residential units in addition to the existing educational land uses with seven districts identified in the PAD development plan. Four of the seven districts offered a variety of both multi-family and single-family residential housing totaling 1,002 dwelling units on approximately 157 acres. Ms. Perry said the proposed PAD would allow up to a maximum of 1,400 student housing units based on demand. The PAD also provided for land uses that might or might not be associated with an educational campus such as traditional multi-family and/or senior-related housing, financial institutions, and professional offices. The PAD identified specific existing landmarks for preservation which included the Thunderbird Pilots Memorial, the Control Tower, the International Business Information Centre, the Yount Building, and the Thunderbird Airfield. Although the existing hangar and the Founders Hall buildings were not identified as buildings to be preserved, the property owner/organization was still evaluating several factors to make a final determination on the two buildings. Ms. Perry said the proposed PAD allowed for a maximum of 550 units for traditional multi-family and/or senior-related housing and would be subtracted from the maximum total number of student housing allowed. As an example, if 550 such units were constructed, student housing units would not exceed 850 units. In comparison, the existing PAD allowed for approximately 149 residential units when located above the first floor of a building. Ms. Perry said the proposed permitted commercial land uses within the PAD were intended to provide opportunities for development that provided support to the campus and/or the general population. In comparison, the existing PAD and the proposed PAD were similar on permitted land uses and development standards. The request to increase the allowable student housing to 1,400 from the current allowable 300 student housing units was based on Arizona Christian University's (ACU) desire to encourage a campus living lifestyle for students which most likely would help local businesses thrive. Ms. Perry said the Planning Commission voted unanimously to recommend approval of the rezoning request at its meeting on May 16, 2019, Mayor Weiers opened the public hearing. Gary Livingston, Sahuaro District, spoke in opposition to the request. Ron Short, Cactus District, President, Glendale Historical Society, provided the history of the site and spoke in support of the preservation of the important historical structures on the site. City Council Meeting Minutes - June 11, 2019 Page 8 of 18 Councilmember Malnar asked about the height of the proposed buildings. Brian Greathouse, Applicant Representative, said the boundary of the campus was a distance of over 800 feet from the nearest homes. The current PAD allowed a building height of 65 feet. The proposed PAD was not asking for anything more than what was currently allowed. It would not detract from the existing neighborhoods. The university wanted to provide an on-campus living environment instead of a commuter environment which would create more traffic. Councilmember Malnar asked what safety controls were in place for the demolition of old buildings. Mr. Greathouse said all demolition was done in accordance with all environmental laws and procedures. Councilmember Malnar asked about the preservation of the historic structures on campus. Mr. Greathouse said the university was committed to preserving the Yount Building, the International Business Information Centre and the Aircraft Control Tower. It would relocate the Pilot's Memorial to preserve it also. It wanted to preserve as much history on the site as possible. The Hangar Building and Founders Hall would be evaluated for preservation. Vice Mayor Clark asked what the density was under the current and proposed PADs. Ms. Perry said the current PAD allowed 1,002 total dwelling units. The proposed PAD allowed 1,400 dwelling units— student, multi-family and single-family. There was no single-family proposed for the PAD. Of the total of 1,400, there could be a maximum of 550 multi-family units. Vice Mayor Clark asked why the single-family was being eliminated. Ms. Perry said it would be accommodated in a different area. Mayor Weiers closed the public hearing. A motion was made by Councilmember Ray Malnar, seconded by Councilmember Ian Hugh to adopt Ordinance No. 019-55. AYE: Mayor Jerry Weiers Vice Mayor Joyce Clark Councilmember Jamie Aldama Councilmember Ian Hugh Councilmember Ray Malnar Councilmember Lauren Tolmachoff Councilmember Bart Turner Passed City Council Meeting Minutes - June 11, 2019 Page 9 of 18 31. ORDINANCE NO. 019-56 AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, MARICOPA COUNTY, ARIZONA, REZONING PROPERTY LOCATED AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF 57TH AVENUE AND GREENWAY ROAD FROM EXISTING PAD (PLANNED AREA DEVELOPMENT) TO PAD FOR A DEVELOPMENT PLAN ENTITLED "VILLAGE AT THUNDERBIRD," AMENDING THE ZONING MAP; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND ORDERING THAT A CERTIFIED COPY OF THE ORDINANCE IS RECORDED. Presented by: Tabitha Perry, Special Projects Executive Officer Ms. Bower read the ordinance by title. Ms. Perry said the proposed ordinance would approve a rezoning application for a project titled "Village at Thunderbird" located southeast of 57th Avenue and Greenway Road. The applicant was requesting to rezone 85 acres from PAD to PAD to be developed with a mix of residential and recreational land uses. Ms. Perry said the existing approved "The Thunderbird School of Global Management" PAD allowed for office, retail, hotel, and residential units in addition to the existing educational land uses with seven districts identified in the PAD development plan. Four of the seven districts offered a variety of both multi-family and single-family residential housing totaling 1,002 dwelling units on approximately 157 acres. Ms. Perry said the proposed PAD created a unique, urban living environment that provided a variety of housing options that would complement the existing surrounding residential neighborhoods. The placement of the proposed land uses, in conjunction with site buffering, were intended to reduce impacts and incompatibility concerns with adjacent neighborhoods. The PAD provided four (4) land use parcel types: • Parcel 1- Recreational on approximately 5.4 acres. The site was developed with an existing YMCA facility. • Parcel 2- Multi-family on approximately 15.6 acres. • Parcel 3- Single-family Residential on approximately 53.7 acres. • Parcel 4-Townhomes on approximately 10.4 acres. The maximum number of residential units allowed was 642 units. Ms. Perry said the rezoning request was generally consistent with the land use designation of CCC (Corporate Commerce Center) and MHDR8 (Medium High Density Residential, 8 dwelling units to the acre). The Village of Thunderbird PAD provided a variety of residential housing types including traditional single-family, attached living concepts and multi-family. The rezoning request incorporated development standards to ensure compatibility to adjacent properties and the overall area. Two-story single-family homes would be allowed abutting the south property line adjacent to the existing homes on Acoma Drive with an 85-foot building setback, for Parcel 3. However, based on development standards and configuration of internal roads, two-story single-family homes abutting the existing homes on Acoma Drive was highly unlikely. Ms. Perry said the Planning Commission voted unanimously to recommend approval of rezoning application ZON19-02 at its meeting on May 16, 2019. Mayor Weiers opened the public hearing. Gary Livingston, Sahuaro District, spoke in opposition to the request. City Council Meeting Minutes- June 11, 2019 Page 10 of 18 Davita Solter, Sahuaro District, expressed concerns about increased traffic. She requested an interactive way online for residents to provide input and get information on proposed projects. Regina and Terry Moritz, Sahuaro District, submitted comments via email, requesting stipulations regarding the number and width of lots behind existing homes. Mayor Weiers closed the public hearing. Councilmember Malnar asked for clarification regarding building height and lot width. Mike Withey, Applicant Representative, said the applicant had agreed to a 40-foot rear yard setback for one-story homes and a 85-foot rear yard setback for two-story homes. The applicant had also agreed that there would be no direct access to the property from Acoma Drive or 55th Avenue to the east. The density was very similar to the homes on the east side of 55th Avenue. Councilmember Malnar asked about the plan for fencing. Mr. Withey said the existing residences on Acoma had walls. The new development would build walls that would not touch the existing walls. The grades were such that the new walls would be between 8 inches and 24 inches higher than the base of the existing walls. Councilmember Malnar asked how the project would affect the valuations of the community. Mr. Withey said the new project would increase and protect property values. New construction generally always increased home values. Vacant land was what decreased home values because of the uncertainty of what would be developed. Mayor Weiers was concerned about bees locating in the gap between the two fences. He requested that sand or some other material be placed between the fences. Vice Mayor Clark asked who the land seller was for the project. Mr. Withey said the legal owner was the Thunderbird School of Global Management. He said the project complied with the requests that the property be planned and zoned as a single project and not sell off parcels; an educational component be retained; and retain the YMCA. The development would meet all of the requirements. Vice Mayor Clark said the City was delighted to welcome Arizona Christian University (ACU) to the community. She would support the project but had reservations about the density. The request for an eight-foot wall should have been accommodated. Councilmember Aldama said it was a great project. He thanked the community members for the comments provided and encouraged them to keep participating. He also thanked the Planning Commission and City staff. A motion was made by Vice Mayor Joyce Clark, seconded by Councilmember Lauren Tolmachoff to adopt Ordinance No. 019-56. Councilmember Malnar thanked ACU for locating in the City. It was a great fit for the community. He also thanked Arizona State University (ASU) for its work on the project and retaining the YMCA. He said the parties involved did not receive exactly what was wanted because there had to be compromise. ASU went to the community and listened to the City Council Meeting Minutes-June 11, 2019 Page 11 of 18 community and addressed many of the community's concerns. It was a work in progress and other concerns could be addressed in the future. Because of that, he would support the motion. Councilmember Tolmachoff said ASU had gone to great lengths to address the community's concerns. The City was thrilled to have ACU in the community and she did not think that 1,500 student housing units was too many for a college campus. She trusted ASU to continue to work with the community and would support the motion. Councilmember Turner said the school had been an unknown gem and he was concerned when the school was purchased by ASU and relocated. ASU and ACU worked together to preserve it as an educational institution. It would be a shot in the arm for the area. He appreciated the concerns of the neighbors but felt the team had done a good job to address any negatives and balance out the concerns. ACU had agreed to preserve many of the historic structures. He would support the motion. Vice Mayor Clark said there were parts of the project she did not like but there were others that did speak well for the project. It had to be balanced. Keeping a university in the area, preserving the historic components, and the YMCA were all positives. Councilmember Malnar had worked hard on the project and she would support it. Mayor Weiers said it was devastating when Thunderbird School was taken out of the City. There was a great partnership with ASU that resulted in the best possible project for the community. The students were being encouraged to be active in the community. He was extremely excited about the project. Residents needed to stay involved and active as the project was developed. He would vote aye on the motion. The vote on the motion was: AYE: Mayor Jerry Weiers Vice Mayor Joyce Clark Councilmember Jamie Aldama Councilmember Ian Hugh Councilmember Ray Malnar Councilmember Lauren Tolmachoff Councilmember Bart Turner Passed PUBLIC HEARING 32. PUBLIC HEARING AND APPROVAL OF FISCAL YEAR 2019-20 PROPERTY TAX LEVY Presented by: Lisette Camacho, Interim Director, Budget and Finance Ms. Bower read the item by title. Ms. Camacho requested that Council conduct a public hearing on the proposed Fiscal Year 2019-2020 property tax levy and, by a roll call vote, approve a motion to adopt the property tax levy that would be assessed by ordinance on June 25, 2019. The primary property tax rate would decrease from $0.4407 per$100 of assessed valuation for FY 2018-2019 to $0.4144 per $100 of assessed valuation for FY 2019-2020. The secondary property tax rate would decrease from $1.5357 per$100 of assessed valuation to $1.4441 per$100 of assessed City Council Meeting Minutes-June 11, 2019 Page 12 of 18 valuation. Mayor Weiers opened the public hearing. No one wished to speak. Mayor Weiers closed the public hearing. A motion was made by Councilmember Bart Turner, seconded by Vice Mayor Joyce Clark to approve the Fiscal Year 2019-2020 property tax levy. Councilmember Malnar said it was unheard of for a city to reduce its property tax levy and the City had done that for the past four years. Council was committed to keeping taxes down. The vote on the motion was: AYE: Mayor Jerry Weiers Vice Mayor Joyce Clark Councilmember Jamie Aldama Councilmember Ian Hugh Councilmember Ray Malnar Councilmember Lauren Tolmachoff Councilmember Bart Turner Passed ORDINANCES 33. ORDINANCE NO. 019-57 AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, MARICOPA COUNTY, ARIZONA, AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A CONSENT TO USE OF EASEMENT PROPERTY AGREEMENT IN FAVOR OF SALT RIVER PROJECT AGRICULTURAL IMPROVEMENT AND POWER DISTRICT LOCATED AT 71ST AVENUE AND BETHANY HOME ROAD AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO RECORD A CERTIFIED COPY OF THE ORDINANCE. Presented by: David D. Beard, P.E., City Engineer Ms. Bower read the ordinance by title. Mr. Beard said the proposed ordinance would grant a Consent to Use of Easement Property in favor of Salt River Project Agricultural Improvement and Power District (SRP) along 71st Avenue from approximately 300 feet north of Bethany Home Road to 1,300 feet south of Bethany Home Road. Bethany Ranch, LLC, the owner of the new Bethany Ranch subdivision currently under construction at the southwest corner of 71st Avenue and Bethany Home Road, was constructing right-of-way improvements along 71st Avenue. Portions of the improvements were located in an SRP transmission line easement which encompassed existing transmission lines and poles located along the 71st Avenue centerline. Due to the location of the SRP facilities, SRP was requesting a Consent to Use of Easement Property in order to protect its facilities and ensure continued access. City Council Meeting Minutes -June 11, 2019 Page 13 of 18 A motion was made by Councilmember Bart Turner, seconded by Councilmember Lauren Tolmachoff to adopt Ordinance No. 019-57. AYE: Mayor Jerry Weiers Vice Mayor Joyce Clark Councilmember Jamie Aldama Councilmember Ian Hugh Councilmember Ray Malnar Councilmember Lauren Tolmachoff Councilmember Bart Turner Passed 34. ORDINANCE NO. 019-58 AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, MARICOPA COUNTY, ARIZONA, AUTHORIZING CASH AND APPROPRIATION BALANCE TRANSFERS BETWEEN BUDGET ITEMS IN THE ADOPTED FISCAL YEAR 2018-2019 BUDGET. Presented by: Lisette Camacho, Interim Director, Budget and Finance Ms. Bower read the ordinance by title. Ms. Camacho said the proposed ordinance approved certain Fiscal Year 2018-2019 (FY18-19) budget amendments. The City's FY18-19 total budget appropriation across all funds remained unchanged with the action. Exhibit A contained the requested cash and appropriation transfers between departments and funds consistent with Article VI, Section 11 of the City Code and consistent with Resolution No. 5038 supporting the Cash and Budget Appropriation Transfer Policy. A motion was made by Councilmember Lauren Tolmachoff, seconded by Vice Mayor Joyce Clark to adopt Ordinance No. 019-58. AYE: Mayor Jerry Weiers Vice Mayor Joyce Clark Councilmember Jamie Aldama Councilmember Ian Hugh Councilmember Ray Malnar Councilmember Lauren Tolmachoff Councilmember Bart Turner Passed RESOLUTIONS 35. RESOLUTION NO. R19-67 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 2019-2020, SETTING FORTH THE REVENUE AND THE AMOUNT TO BE RAISED BY DIRECT PROPERTY TAXATION, ADOPTING THE CITY COUNCIL'S FINANCIAL POLICIES, AND DESIGNATING THE CITY'S CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER AS THE INDIVIDUAL City Council Meeting Minutes-June 11, 2019 Page 14 of 18 DESIGNATED TO SUBMIT THE CITY'S EXPENDITURE LIMITATION REPORT. Presented by: Lisette Camacho, Interim Director, Budget and Finance Mayor Weiers said Council was required to recess the regular meeting and convene a special budget meeting to conduct a public hearing to adopt the final budget for Fiscal Year 2019-2020. A motion was made by Vice Mayor Joyce Clark,seconded by Councilmember Lauren Tolmachoff to recess the regular meeting and convene a special budget meeting. AYE: Mayor Jerry Weiers Vice Mayor Joyce Clark Councilmember Jamie Aldama Councilmember Ian Hugh Councilmember Ray Malnar Councilmember Lauren Tolmachoff Councilmember Bart Turner Passed Mayor Weiers called the special budget meeting to order. Ms. Bower read the resolution by title. Mr. Phelps said the budget process kicked off at the beginning of the year and included eight budget meetings. The General Fund provided the funding for critical services that were delivered every day to the community. Council should feel proud of how taxpayer dollars were invested in resources and created value. The proposed operating budget was approximately $236 million. Services provided included: •24/7 police protections •24/7 jail services • 24/7 fire and Emergency Medical Services (EMS) •the 911 system •funding for 70 parks •4 public libraries • code enforcement • planning • building safety • maintenance and debt service for Gila River Arena and Camelback Ranch • Channel 11 •website • debt service and support for the Civic Center and Renaissance Convention Center • internal services Mr. Phelps said a tremendous range of services was provided to the citizens at a cost of $952/per capita/per year. By comparison, in the private sector, family membership to a private fitness club was $360/year; home security monitoring was $228/year; pest control was $240; and a latte once a month was $62/year. A citizen would spend more on those items than what was spent on services from the General Fund. No one could match the services delivered by the City. Ms. Camacho said the FY19-20 final budget request totaled $736 million, a 6.8% increase over the prior year's budget (FY18-19) of$689 million. In staff's final review of the budget, it was noted that the Arts Commission was not moved from the Community Services Department to the Economic Development Department. The total budget for the program was $1,253,141. City Council Meeting Minutes -June 11, 2019 Page 15 of 18 She requested a motion to make the adjustment. A motion was made by Councilmember Ian Hugh, seconded by Vice Mayor Joyce Clark to amend the proposed Fiscal Year 2019-2020 final budget as followed: • Section 3, Schedule F, that the Arts Commission FY20 budgeted expenditures and expenses totaling $1,253,141, be moved from the Community Services Department to the Economic Development Department; • Section 3, Schedule G, that Postion #659 in the Mayor's Office be eliminated and that the salary, benefits and other related costs associated with Position #659 be moved from the Personnel Service section to the Service and Supply section of the Mayor's Office; •that the total number of authorized General Fund full-time employees (FTE) be reduced from 1,238.25 to 1,237.25 and the total number of authorized FTEs in all funds be reduced from 1,829 to 1,828; •that the total budget across all departments remain $736 million which was previously adopted as part of the tentative budget on May 14, 2019. AYE: Mayor Jerry Weiers Vice Mayor Joyce Clark Councilmember Jamie Aldama Councilmember Ian Hugh Councilmember Ray Malnar Councilmember Lauren Tolmachoff Councilmember Bart Turner Passed Mayor Weiers opened the public hearing. No one wished to speak. Mayor Weiers closed the public hearing. A motion was made by Councilmember Ian Hugh, seconded by Councilmember Lauren Tolmachoff to adopt Resolution No. R19-67 as amended. Councilmember Aldama did not disagree with the proposed budget but wanted Council to address equitable services and amenities for each district. He wanted to look at how the City took care of existing amenities before investing in new amenities. He did not get everything in the budget he had requested, but there were a lot of good things in the budget for the community. Councilmember Turner had voted no on the tentative budget because it not only allocated dollars to departments, it established the number of employees throughout the City. Three new positions were being created in the City Manager's Office and no job description, qualifications or salary range had been provided to Council. He knew the budget would pass and would therefore vote no to register his discontent at the fact that positions were being created without complete information being provided. Vice Mayor Clark thanked Mr. Phelps for the per capita statistics. She noted that what she paid in property tax to the City was less than what was spent per capita on services. It was an important point that the generated property tax did not cover the costs of services. The City Council Meeting Minutes- June 11, 2019 Page 16 of 18 budget process was long and laborious. She thanked staff for its outstanding work. Mayor Weiers said it was not very long ago when he voted no on a proposed budget because it was not a balanced budget. He was extremely proud to vote on the proposed budget for FY19-20. He appreciated the difficult job that all of the staff had to develop the budget. The vote on the motion was: AYE: Mayor Jerry Weiers Vice Mayor Joyce Clark Councilmember Jamie Aldama Councilmember Ian Hugh Councilmember Ray Malnar Councilmember Lauren Tolmachoff NAY: Councilmember Bart Turner Passed Mayor Weiers adjourned the special budget meeting to adopt the FY2019-2020 final budget and reconvened the regular meeting. REQUEST FOR FUTURE WORKSHOP AND EXECUTIVE SESSION A motion was made by Vice Mayor Joyce Clark, seconded by Councilmember Lauren Tolmachoff to hold a special City Council workshop on Monday, June 24, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. at the Civic Center Annex, 5750 West Glenn Drive and hold the next regularly scheduled City Council workshop on Tuesday, June 25, 2019 at 12:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers to be followed by an executive session pursuant to A.R.S. 38-431.03. AYE: Mayor Jerry Weiers Vice Mayor Joyce Clark Councilmember Jamie Aldama Councilmember Ian Hugh Councilmember Ray Malnar Councilmember Lauren Tolmachoff Councilmember Bart Turner Passed COUNCIL COMMENTS AND SUGGESTIONS Councilmember Aldama shared that his wife of over 30 years, Monica, had fallen gravely ill in April and was in the hospital for approximately 30 days. She had survived due to the quick actions of her medical team. He thanked Council, City employees and community members who reached out to his family and offered support. Councilmember Hugh was happy for the positive outcome for Councilmember Aldama's wife. Councilmember Tolmachoff was happy that Councilmember Aldama was able to return and that his wife was recovering. City Council Meeting Minutes-June 11, 2019 Page 17 of 18 Councilmember Tolmachoff congratulated Ms. Rios on her promotion to Assistant City Manager. It was a good thing for the City. Councilmember Tolmachoff thanked Cholla District residents for attending the district meeting. Councilmember Turner was happy that the health crisis was resolved and Councilmember Aldama had returned. Vice Mayor Clark was also pleased to have Councilmember Aldama back. Vice Mayor Clark said Sahuaro Resident Davita Solter had commented earlier about the ability for residents to post comments regarding new development projects on the City's webpage. She would be following up with staff on the suggestion. Mayor Weiers said family came first and all of Council supported Councilmember Aldama during his family's health crisis. He wished Mrs. Aldama a speedy recovery. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Weiers adjourned the meeting at 7:34 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 11th day of June, 2019. I further certify that the meeting was duly called and held and that a quorum was present. Dated this 25th day of June, 2019.oJ Bower, MMC, City Clerk City Council Meeting Minutes-June 11, 2019 Page 18 of 18