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Meeting Minutes
Tuesday, December 10, 2019
5:30 P.M.
Voting Meeting
Glendale Civic Center
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 Bad Turner
Also Present: Kevin Phelps, City Manager
Michael Bailey, City Attorney
Julie K. Bower, City Clerk
Vicki Rios, Assistant City Manager
PRAYER/INVOCATION
The invocation was offered by James Kordon, Camelback Community Church.
POSTING OF COLORS
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
1. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF THE NOVEMBER 26, 2019 VOTING MEETING
A motion was made by Councilmember Jamie Aldama, seconded by Councilmember Ian
Hugh to approve the minutes of the November 26, 2019 voting meeting.
AYE: Mayor Jerry Weiers
Vice Mayor Joyce Clark
Councilmember Jamie Aldama
Councilmember Ian Hugh
Councilmember Ray Malnar
Councilmember Lauren Tolmachoff
Councilmember Bad Turner
Passed
CONSENT AGENDA
Ms. Bower read the Consent Resolutions by title and read Resolution No. R19-145 in full.
2. RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF LIQUOR LICENSE NO. 5-26279, SPRINGHILL SUITES
3. RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF LIQUOR LICENSE NO. 5-26266, RESIDENCE INN
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4. AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH VALLEY SCHOOLS EMPLOYEE
BENEFITS GROUP, AN ARIZONA NONPROFIT FOR WELLNESS PORTAL AND
CONSULTING
5. AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO AMENDMENT NO. 5 TO THE LINKING AGREEMENT
WITH GOODMANS INC. FOR REFURBISH FURNITURE AND SERVICES
6. AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A LINKING AGREEMENT WITH BTE BODY COMPANY,
INC., FOR VEHICLE/EQUIPMENT PARTS AND REPAIR SERVICES
7. AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A LINKING AGREEMENT WITH VAC-CON, INC., FOR
THE COOPERATIVE PURCHASE OF A SEWER CLEANING TRUCK
8, AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE LINKING AGREEMENT
WITH VARSITY CONTRACTORS, INC. DOING BUSINESS AS VARSITY FACILITY
SERVICES FOR CUSTODIAL SERVICES
Ms. Bower read the item by title.
Mayor Weiers said Vice Mayor Clark had requested a separate vote on the item.
A motion was made by Councilmember Bart Turner, seconded by Vice Mayor Joyce Clark to
approve item 8.
Vice Mayor Clark said the 5-year contract was for normal and usual services and, as was her
practice, she would be voting no.
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
9. AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A LINKING AGREEMENT WITH EMPIRE SOUTHWEST,
LLC FOR HEAVY EQUIPMENT, PARTS, ACCESSORIES, SUPPLIES AND RELATED
SERVICES
10. AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH J2
ENGINEERING AND ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGN FOR PHASE I DESIGN OF AN O'NEIL
PARK SPLASH PAD
11. AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONSTRUCTION MANAGER AT RISK AGREEMENT
WITH ACHEN-GARDNER CONSTRUCTION, LLC, FOR THE ARROWHEAD RANCH WATER
RECLAMATION FACILITY WASTE ACTIVATED SLUDGE LINE REHABILITATION
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12. AUTHORIZATION TO AMEND THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH
ARCADIS U.S., INC. FOR HEADWORKS CONSTRUCTION ADMINISTRATION SERVICES AT
THE WEST AREA WATER RECLAMATION FACILITY
13. AUTHORIZATION TO AMEND THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH
TOMCO2 SYSTEMS COMPANY FOR SERVICE, PARTS AND REPAIRS
14. AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONSTRUCTION MANAGER AT RISK AGREEMENT
WITH HUNTER CONTRACTING CORPORATION FOR HEADWORKS IMPROVEMENTS AT
THE WEST AREA WATER RECLAMATION FACILITY
15. AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A LINKING AGREEMENT WITH WILLDAN
ENGINEERING. INC. FOR PLAN REVIEW AND INSPECTION SERVICES
CONSENT RESOLUTIONS
16. RESOLUTION NO. R19-145
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, MARICOPA COUNTY,
ARIZONA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO REVISE FEES FOR PARKS AND
RECREATION PROGRAMS AND FACILITIES.
Mayor Weiers said a corrected copy of the resolution had been provided by staff.
Ms. Bower read the resolution in full.
17. RESOLUTION NO. R19-146
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, MARICOPA COUNTY,
ARIZONA, REQUESTING EXEMPTION FROM THE REQUIREMENT BY THE INDUSTRIAL
COMMISSION OF ARIZONA TO POST SECURITY FOR THE CITY OF GLENDALE'S
SELF-INSURED WORKERS' COMPENSATION CLAIMS.
Presented by: James Brown, Human Resources and Risk Management Director
Mayor Weiers said Councilmember Tolmachoff had requested a presentation on the resolution.
Mr. Brown said the proposed resolution authorized the City Manager to request exemption from
the requirement by the Industrial Commission of Arizona (ICA) to post security for the City's
self-insured workers' compensation claims in calendar year 2020.
Mr. Brown said in order to be self-insured, public entities must maintain funding equal to 125%
of its liabilities or 55% of anticipated claims, whichever was greater. To meet the requirement,
the City's Worker's Compensation Trust Fund could not drop below $6,851,961. The City had
adequate funding.
A motion was made by Councilmember Bart Turner, seconded by Councilmember Lauren
Tolmachoff to approve Consent Agenda Items 2 through 7 and 9 through 15 and adopt
Consent Resolutions items 16 and 17.
AYE: Mayor Jerry Weiers
Vice Mayor Joyce Clark
Councilmember Jamie Aldama
Councilmember Ian Hugh
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Councilmember Ray Malnar
Councilmember Lauren Tolmachoff
Councilmember Bart Turner
Passed
ORDINANCES
18. ORDINANCE NO. 019-89
AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, MARICOPA COUNTY,
ARIZONA, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A
QUIT-CLAIM DEED IN FAVOR OF JEZABEL AGUIRRE LIZARRAGA FOR CONVEYANCE OF
0.1 ACRES AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF 47TH AVENUE AND BETHANY HOME
ROAD.
Presented by: Jayme Chapin, P.E., Principal Engineer
Ms. Bower read the ordinance by title.
Ms. Chapin said the proposed ordinance would abandon a former sewer line right-of-way at the
northwest corner of 47th Avenue and Bethany Home Road.
Ms. Chapin said the City acquired ownership of a 0.1-acre parcel of property at the northwest
corner of 47th Avenue and Bethany Home Road for a well site from Bethany Water Company in
1952. The well was subsequently removed. A city sewer line was installed in the parcel in 1961
but was relocated by the City in 2006 to private property west of the City parcel. On May 23,
2006, Council approved Ordinance 2508 which provided for the abandonment of the original
sewer line right-of-way on its property to the underlying owners. However, because an
appropriate land conveyance document (i.e. a deed) did not accompany the ordinance, the
transfer was not effective. The proposed ordinance would correct the uncompleted conveyance
of property.
A motion was made by Councilmember Lauren Tolmachoff, seconded by Councilmember Ian
Hugh to adopt Ordinance No. 019-89.
AYE: Mayor Jerry Weiers
Vice Mayor Joyce Clark
Councilmember Jamie Aldama
Councilmember Ian Hugh
Councilmember Ray Malnar
Councilmember Lauren Tolmachoff
Councilmember Bart Turner
Passed
19. ORDINANCE NO. 019-90
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 2019-2020 BUDGETS.
Presented by: Lisette Camacho, Interim Director, Budget and Finance
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Ms. Bower read the ordinance by title.
Ms. Camacho said the proposed ordinance approved certain Fiscal Year (FY) 2019-2020 budget
amendments. The City total budget appropriation across all funds remained unchanged with the
action. Exhibit A contained the requested appropriation transfers for FY2019-20. The transfers
were consistent with Article VI, Section 11 of the City Code and consistent with Resolution
No.5038 supporting the Cash and Budget Appropriation Transfer Policy.
Ms. Camacho said the amounts for lines 1 and 2 on Exhibit A were transposed. She presented
and reviewed an amended Exhibit A.
A motion was made by Councilmember Jamie Aldama, seconded by Councilmember Lauren
Tolmachoff to adopt Ordinance No. 019-90.
AYE: Mayor Jerry Weiers
Vice Mayor Joyce Clark
Councilmember Jamie Aldama
Councilmember Ian Hugh
Councilmember Ray Malnar
Councilmember Lauren Tolmachoff
Councilmember Bart Turner
Passed
20. ORDINANCE NO. 019-91
AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, MARICOPA COUNTY,
ARIZONA, AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF CITY OWNED LAND ON THE NORTHEAST
CORNER OF 55TH AVENUE AND NORTHERN AVENUE TO TOWNE DEVELOPMENT, INC.,
AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE ALL NECESSARY DOCUMENTS FOR
THE SALE AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO RECORD A CERTIFIED COPY OF THE
ORDINANCE.
Presented by: Don Bessler, Chief Capital Improvement Officer
Ms. Bower read the ordinance by title.
Mr. Bessler said the property, known as Glen Lakes Golf Course, was acquired by the City in
1979. In 2018, public meetings were held to discuss the disposition of the struggling golf course
that required a significant amount of capital investment. In January 2019 Council directed staff
to proceed with the disposition of the property. There was a Purchase and Sale Agreement with
Towne Development, Inc. in the amount of$6.5 million for Council's consideration for a
residential development.
Councilmember Turner had concerns regarding the agreement. It was represented to the
Council that the process to sell Glen Lakes was to put out a request for proposals (RFP) to the
development community for the best way to develop the property. That did not happen.
Citizens were told there would be 96 to 110 homes on the property. When the prospectus was
issued, it included a plat map that included 177 homes. The sales agreement indicated there
would be a minimum of 177 homes.
Councilmember Turner said there was nothing in the agreement requiring the purchaser to
maintain the property until the property was developed as was promised by the City. Residents
had agreed on a concept for the public park that was part of the development but there was
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nothing in the agreement that required the 8-acre park to be included. It was for the entire 44
acres. There was also no requirement that park construction would begin as part of phase 1 of
the development.
Councilmember Turner said any one of the concerns would be reason enough to tell staff to go
back to the drawing board and complete the process as originally described. It was not the
City's place or its promise, to tell the development community what it would tolerate.
Councilmember Turner said the final closing was contingent upon the buyer receiving the
requested zoning, but there was nothing to preclude the buyer from closing even without the
zoning. If that happened, the property could sit there for years or be sold on to someone else.
He would be voting no on the item.
Councilmember Tolmachoff believed that selling Glen Lakes was the right thing to do but had
concerns with the agreement. She said the entire acreage was being conveyed to the
purchaser without any mention of the 8-acre park being conveyed to the City.
Mr. Bessler said Exhibit C of the agreement described the plan that included the 8-9 acre park.
Mr. Bailey said the questions regarding the park, including phasing, development and
maintenance, would be questions presented in the public process of the zoning and platting.
Councilmember Tolmachoff had understood that the City would retain ownership of the 8 acres
for the park. The developer would construct the park and the City would maintain it. She wanted
to know why the entire parcel was being conveyed in the agreement. The neighborhood had
been told that the City would let the market tell it what the density should be but instead told the
market what the density should be.
Mr. Bailey said as part of the zoning, the City would require the dedication of 8 acres for a public
park back to the City. It could be accomplished through the purchase and sale agreement, but it
was a new concept.
Mr. Bessler said the process had clearly identified a neighborhood park and Exhibit C clearly
showed that intent. The General Plan Amendment (GPA), zoning and plat approval were public
processes that would lock it down even further.
Mr. Bailey said everything contained in the GPA, zoning and platting was a condition of closing.
The closing would not take place until March and the purchaser was burdened with the
conditions.
Mayor Weiers said once the park was completed, it would be deeded to the City and the City
would maintain it.
Mr. Phelps said the purchase and sale agreement dictated the land and the value. The current
zoning would not allow construction of any homes on the property. The purchaser was required
to go through the rezoning process and the City would stipulate the condition such as amenities,
open space, etc. The purchaser would provide a site plan and to get the density, it would agree
to the park. The City had all of the leverage because of the zoning. The agreement started the
process.
Councilmember Tolmachoff wanted to know how the City and residents were assured that the
park would happen.
Mr. Bailey said if the park was not included in the zoning, Council could deny the request.
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Councilmember Tolmachoff asked if it was possible to include the park requirement in the
purchase and sale agreement.
Mr. Bailey said it could be included in the agreement but asked for a recess to find out if it was
acceptable to the purchaser.
Vice Mayor Clark asked if Council denied the zoning request, could the purchaser still close on
the property and sit on it for twenty years.
Mr. Bailey said that was a possibility.
Vice Mayor Clark supported taking a brief recess to work on amending the agreement to include
the park requirement.
Mayor Weiers asked if there were any other issues regarding the agreement.
Councilmember Turner was concerned about the density. The neighborhood was told to expect
between 96 and 110 homes. The agreement called for a minimum of 177. The number had
crept up from 96 homes to 177 homes during the process. Management was presenting a best
case scenario but the City had been burned in the past and there were other scenarios that were
likely to occur. He was also concerned about the timing of the construction of the park. It was
time to hold staff and management accountable.
Councilmember Malnar asked what happened if it was reopened and developers came back
with a much higher density. He believed a developer would want a much higher density than the
177 proposed by the City. He supported language regarding the park in the agreement but that
was not typically how the process worked. He believed a compromise could be reached.
Councilmember Hugh said it was home ownership, whether it was 177 or 250, and the
homeowners would be good neighbors. He looked forward to a nice development.
Vice Mayor Clark did not think the density was an issue. It would come in at a typical R-16 kind
of development. The dedication of the park land had to be guaranteed.
Councilmember Aldama said there had been scope creep on the project. He asked if staff had
told the community there would be 96 to 110 homes on the property.
Mr. Bessler was not sure about the comment. The proposal emerged through the public
process.
Mr. Phelps was not aware of the comment being made but had not attended the meetings. The
site plan was posted on the City's website.
Councilmember Aldama wanted to ensure there was a park but was okay with the density. He
was not happy that the City told the community one thing and did another. He said the zoning
process could take a long time to accomplish.
Mr. Bailey said the zoning case had been scheduled.
Mayor Weiers recessed the meeting for 10 minutes.
Mayor Weiers reconvened the meeting.
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Councilmember Tolmachoff asked how the site plan was developed.
Mr. Phelps said prior to marketing, two public meetings were held. He believed, at the first
meeting, the 96 to 110 homes comment may have been made. At the second meeting, the
consultant, based on the input from the first meeting, developed a conceptual site plan with the
linear park and 177 homes. The conceptual site plan was posted on the City's website. Most of
the conversation with the community was about the park. When the site was marketed,
because there had been no issues raised with the density, the conceptual site plan was
included. Almost all of the respondents used the conceptual site plan when responding to the
RFP.
Councilmember Turner had attended the public meetings and his recollection was that the
information of 96 to 110 homes was presented at the second meeting. Residents were
concerned about density and increased traffic but the meetings were specifically about
designing the park. The 177 homes were not presented at the public meeting. The plat map got
inserted into the marketing prospectus. What was being proposed was not what was
presented.
Mr. Phelps said Council would decide on the appropriate density for the property.
Vice Mayor Clark said language had been developed for the agreement to address the park and
she was comfortable moving forward.
Councilmember Malnar was told that the initial concept had wider streets which accounted for
the 110 homes. The street widths were reduced and allowed for more homes. The
development would raise the property values in the neighborhood. He understood the concerns
about increased traffic. The 110 homes was an initial concept and was never shown to the
public.
The following people spoke in opposition to the ordinance:
James Deibler, Phoenix resident
Stella Riazzo, Ocotillo District
Ronald Short, Cactus District
Duane Lambert, Ocotillo District
Phil Erickson, Barrel District
Jane Bachmann, Barrel District
Vice Mayor Clark asked if Mr. Bailey had additional language for Council's consideration.
Mr. Bailey said, based on the direction and conversation of Council prior to public comment, he
was offering the following amendments:
Paragraph 5.1.1 stated there would be a subdivision plat providing for a minimum of one
hundred seventy-three (173) single family residential lots. He recommended that the word
"minimum" be amended to read "maximum."
Paragraph 5.2.1 - add the following language: "which shall include a public park of no less
than 8 acres that shall be dedicated to the City upon completion of construction."
Vice Mayor Clark asked if the changes should be offered as amendments to the agreement prior
to voting on it.
Mr. Bailey recommended that the amendments be made first and acted on separately.
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A motion was made by Vice Mayor Joyce Clark, seconded by Councilmember Ian Hugh to
amend Paragraph 5.1.1 to change the word "minimum" to "maximum."
Councilmember Turner did not know if 177 units was the right number. It was thrust upon
Council. He still believed the City needed to go back to the drawing board. He would
support the amendment to change maximum to minimum but it did not solve the problem.
The vote on the motion was:
AYE: Mayor Jerry Weiers
Vice Mayor Joyce Clark
Councilmember Ian Hugh
Councilmember Ray Malnar
Councilmember Lauren Tolmachoff
Councilmember Bart Turner
NAY: Councilmember Jamie Aldama
Passed
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Joyce Clark, seconded by Councilmember Lauren
Tolmachoff to amend Paragraph 5.2.1 by adding "which shall include a public park of no less
than 8 acres that shall be dedicated to the City upon completion of construction."
Councilmember Turner supported it because it added clarity and followed the representation
that had been made to the community but it did not solve the problem.
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
Councilmember Tolmachoff asked if a Major General Plan Amendment was required.
Lisa Collins, Planning Director, said it met the technical requirements of a Minor General
Plan Amendment.
Councilmember Turner asked what would be the process if a member of the public disagreed
with that interpretation.
Ms. Collins said there was a process to ask for an interpretation.
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A motion was made by Councilmember Ian Hugh, seconded by Vice Mayor Joyce Clark to
adopt Ordinance No. 019-91 with the two amendments to the agreement.
Councilmember Tolmachoff said there would be an opportunity to address the zoning at a
later date.
Councilmember Turner said Council was missing an opportunity to reset the process and the
motion still failed to address the maintenance of the property prior to construction beginning.
He would be voting no.
The vote on the motion was:
AYE: Mayor Jerry Weiers
Vice Mayor Joyce Clark
Councilmember Ian Hugh
Councilmember Ray Malnar
Councilmember Lauren Tolmachoff
NAY: Councilmember Jamie Aldama
Councilmember Bad Turner
Passed
21. ORDINANCE NO. 019-92
AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, MARICOPA COUNTY,
ARIZONA, AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF LAND AND BUILDING AT 5800 WEST GLENN
DRIVE BY THE CITY TO KEECH PROPERTIES, LLC AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER
TO EXECUTE ALL NECESSARY DOCUMENTS FOR THE SALE AND DIRECTING CITY
CLERK TO RECORD A CERTIFIED COPY OF THE ORDINANCE.
Presented by: Don Bessler, Chief Capital Improvement Officer
Ms. Bower read the ordinance by title.
Mr. Bessler said the proposed ordinance would authorize the City Manager to enter into a
Purchase and Sale Agreement to sell a City-owned building consisting of 58,134 square feet
and associated 1.18 acres of land at 5800 West Glenn Drive, known as the Bank of America
Plaza, for $4,670,000 to Keech Properties, LLC. The City originally acquired the property in
2000 for approximately $5.3 million. Staff occupied the majority of the building until
approximately 2010.
Mr. Bessler said the property was appraised in 2019 for $4.3 million. The property was
marketed through CBRE and a number of proposals were received. The proposal for
consideration by Keech Properties, LLC was for $4.67 million.
Councilmember Turner asked how the parking garage and parking privileges would be handled.
Mr. Bessler said the City owned the 600-space parking garage. The purchaser would have the
option to rent approximately 50% of the parking spaces, Monday through Friday. An additional
100 parking spaces would be available to tenants of the building. Public parking would be
available during weekends and special events.
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A motion was made by Councilmember Ray Malnar, seconded by Vice Mayor Joyce Clark to
adopt Ordinance No. 019-92.
Councilmember Turner said it was a City-owned asset that was not being used for municipal
purposes. It was fitting that the City recouped the taxpayer investment and avoided future
maintenance and repair costs.
Mayor Weiers said the City used the property for quite some time and had received value
from the property. It was time to turn it over to someone who could do a better job at keeping
it rented and profitable.
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
RESOLUTIONS
22. RESOLUTION NO. R19-147
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, MARICOPA COUNTY,
ARIZONA, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE ENTERING INTO OF A DEVELOPMENT
AGREEMENT WITH 303 GLENDALE DEVELOPMENT, LLC.
Presented by: Randy Huggins, Economic Development Officer, Economic Development
Ms. Bower read the resolution by title.
Mr. Huggins said the proposed resolution authorized the City Manager to enter into a
Development Agreement (DA) regarding certain City fees between the City of Glendale and 303
Glendale Development, LLC. The parcel was located 1/4 mile south of Glendale Avenue,
between Sarival and the Loop 303.
Mr. Huggins said the development of the initial 700,000 square foot industrial spec building
would have a tremendous effect on the surrounding area because it would catalyze the
installation of new water, sewer, power, communications and transportation infrastructure that
was currently distant from the site. The DA had no direct expense to the City but it would forego
$210,000 of plan review, permit and inspection fees. The waiver did not include development
impact fees. The direct economic benefit to the City was $1.4 million in the first year and an
additional $1.6 million over the next ten years. The infrastructure improvements would increase
the marketability of the property as well as other properties in the region.
Councilmember Malnar said the project was part of the City's process to welcome development
in the City to bring in high-quality employers and jobs.
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A motion was made by Councilmember Ian Hugh, seconded by Vice Mayor Joyce Clark to
adopt Resolution No. R19-147.
AYE: Mayor Jerry Weiers
Vice Mayor Joyce Clark
Councilmember Jamie Aldama
Councilmember Ian Hugh
Councilmember Ray Malnar
Councilmember Lauren Tolmachoff
Councilmember Bart Turner
Passed
REQUEST FOR FUTURE WORKSHOP AND EXECUTIVE SESSION
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Joyce Clark, seconded by Councilmember Lauren
Tolmachoff that the regularly scheduled City Council workshop meeting and voting meeting
on Tuesday, December 24, 2019 be vacated and that a regularly scheduled City Council
workshop be held on Tuesday, January 14, 2020 at 12:30 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 Joyce Clark
Councilmember Jamie Aldama
Councilmember lan Hugh
Councilmember Ray Malnar
Councilmember Lauren Tolmachoff
Councilmember Bart Turner
Passed
COUNCIL COMMENTS AND SUGGESTIONS
Councilmember Aldama invited Ocotillo residents to join neighbors and police officers for December's
Coffee with a Cop on Wednesday, December 18th at 6:00 p.m. at the Spicery, 7141 N. 59th Avenue.
Councilmember Hugh reminded everyone of the Mayor's Hometown Parade on Saturday, December
14th.
Councilmember Tolmachoff reminded Cholla residents of the 5th Annual Cholla Holiday Mixer on
Thursday, December 12th, 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., at the Foothills Recreation and Aquatics Center. She
wished everyone a Merry Christmas.
Councilmember Turner wished everyone Happy Holidays. He cautioned residents that what happened to
Barrel District residents could happen to residents in any district.
Vice Mayor Clark said it had happened to residents in the Yucca District.
Vice Mayor Clark said the Lincoln Logistics project would be a major catalyst for the kind of development
the City had been chasing. The Council's objective was to create jobs and she was pleased to welcome
Lincoln Logistics. There would be a lot more development in that area. She wished everyone a Merry
Christmas.
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Mayor Weiers reminded everyone to get a flu shot. The flu epidemic was much faster and bigger this
year.
Mayor Weiers thanked Coca Cola and Bechtel for contributing thousands of pounds of food and funds to
the Hope for Hunger foodbank. The need continued long after Christmas and he encouraged everyone
to give.
Mayor Weiers invited everyone to attend Saturday's Hometown Christmas Parade and contribute to the
food drive.
CITIZEN COMMENTS
Bill Demski, Sahuaro District, was concerned about irrigation water on City roadways.
James Deibler, Phoenix resident, requested increased weekend bus service.
Crhistina Tyler, Phoenix resident, was concerned about the bag policy at State Farm Stadium.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Weiers adjourned the meeting at 7:49 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 10th day of December,
2019. I further certify that the meeting was duly called and held and that a quorum was
present.
Dated this 14th day of January, 2020.
P' K. Bower, MMC, City Clerk --
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