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Meeting Minutes
Tuesday, June 9, 2020
5:30 P.M.
Voting Meeting
Civic Center
City Council
Mayor Jerry Weiers
Vice Mayor Ray Malnar
Councilmember Jamie Aldama
Councilmember Joyce Clark
Councilmember Ian Hugh
Councilmember Lauren Tolmachoff
Councilmember Bart Turner
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Weiers called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Present: Mayor Jerry Weiers
Vice Mayor Ray Malnar
Councilmember Jamie Aldama
Councilmember Joyce Clark
Councilmember Ian Hugh
Councilmember Lauren Tolmachoff
Councilmember Bart Turner
Also Present: Kevin Phelps, City Manager
Michael Bailey, City Attorney
Julie K. Bower, City Clerk
Vicki Rios, Assistant City Manager
Jack Friedline, Assistant City Manager
PRAYER/INVOCATION
The invocation was offered by James Deibler.
POSTING OF COLORS
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
1. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF THE MAY 26, 2020 VOTING MEETING
A motion was made by Councilmember Bart Turner, seconded by Councilmember Joyce
Clark to approve the minutes of the May 26, 2020 voting meeting.
AYE: Mayor Jerry Weiers
Vice Mayor Ray Malnar
Councilmember Jamie Aldama
Councilmember Joyce Clark
Councilmember Ian Hugh
Councilmember Lauren Tolmachoff
Councilmember Bart Turner
Passed
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CONSENT AGENDA
Ms. Bower read the Consent Resolutions by title.
2. RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF LIQUOR LICENSE NO.600000001-1-01, WHITE CLAW
SELTZER WORKS, 9601 N REEMS RD
3. RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF LIQUOR LICENSE NO.600000002-L09, AJ'S MINI MART #2,
5802 W Camelback Rd
4. RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF LIQUOR LICENSE NO. 600000001-1-10, AJ MINIMART, 5828
W CAMELBACK RD
5. AUTHORIZATION TO RENEW FY20-21 PROPERTY, LIABILITY & WORKERS'
COMPENSATION INSURANCE/EXCESS INSURANCE PROGRAM
6. AUTHORIZATION TO RATIFY THE EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS WITH NORTHERN
CHEMICAL COMPANY, FOR PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES
7. AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO AMENDMENT NO. 1 AND AMENDMENT NO. 2 FOR
MODIFICATION OF THE MANAGEMENT AND LEASE AGREEMENT WITH JQH-ARIZONA,
AZ DEVELOPMENT, LLC; AND FOR THE TERMINATION OF SUB -LEASE AGREEMENT
8. AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A LINKING AGREEMENT WITH TRISTAR BENEFIT
ADMINISTRATORS, INC. FOR ADMINISTRATION OF EMPLOYEE SHORT-TERM DISABILITY
AND SWORN EMPLOYEE LONG TERM DISABILITY BENEFITS
9. AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH COVERTTRACK
GROUP, INC. FOR THE CONTINUED USE OF TECHNICAL SURVEILLANCE EQUIPMENT
10. AWARD OF RFP PROJECT NO. 181938 AND AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH HAZEN AND SAWYER FOR
GROUNDWATER WELL PROGRAM MANAGEMENT SERVICES
11. APPROVAL OF MANISTEE RANCH APARTMENT/TOWNHOMES FINAL PLAT APPLICATION
FP19-08
12. APPROVAL OF ROVEY PARK FINAL PLAT APPLICATION FP19-09
CONSENT RESOLUTIONS
13. RESOLUTION NO. R20-63
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, MARICOPA COUNTY,
ARIZONA, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE AND EXPENDITURE OF THE LOCAL
COMMUNITY GRANT (GRANT ID 60252051), IN THE APPROXIMATE AMOUNT OF $500.00,
FROM WALMART FOR GLENDALE POLICE DEPARTMENT COMMUNITY ACTION TEAM
PROGRAM EXPENSES ON BEHALF OF THE GLENDALE POLICE DEPARTMENT.
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14. RESOLUTION NO. R20-64
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, MARICOPA COUNTY,
ARIZONA, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE ENTERING INTO OF AN
INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT WITH TOLLESON UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT
NO. 214 FOR A SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER AT COPPER CANYON HIGH SCHOOL
DURING THE 2020-21 SCHOOL YEAR.
15. RESOLUTION NO. R20-65
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 (FAIN NO.
AZ -2020-015-00) FOR ACCEPTANCE AND EXPENDITURE OF FEDERAL TRANSIT
ADMINISTRATION GRANT FUNDING FOR TRANSIT OPERATING EXPENSES.
A motion was made by Councilmember Ian Hugh, seconded by Councilmember Lauren
Tolmachoff to approve Consent Agenda items 2 through 12 and adopt Consent Resolutions
items 13 through 15.
AYE: Mayor Jerry Weiers
Vice Mayor Ray Malnar
Councilmember Jamie Aldama
Councilmember Joyce Clark
Councilmember Ian Hugh
Councilmember Lauren Tolmachoff
Councilmember Bart Turner
Passed
BIDS AND CONTRACTS
16. AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD OF
ARIZONA FOR ADMINISTRATION OF THE CITY'S SELF INSURED EMPLOYEE MEDICAL
BENEFITS PLAN
Presented by: Jim Brown, Human Resources & Risk Management Director
Ms. Bower read the item by title.
A motion was made by Councilmember Bart Turner, seconded by Councilmember Jamie
Aldama to approve Item 16.
AYE: Mayor Jerry Weiers
Vice Mayor Ray Malnar
Councilmember Jamie Aldama
Councilmember Joyce Clark
Councilmember Ian Hugh
Councilmember Lauren Tolmachoff
Councilmember Bart Turner
Passed
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17. AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH VALLEY SCHOOLS EMPLOYEE
BENEFITS GROUP FOR ADMINISTRATION OF EMPLOYEE DENTAL AND VISION
Presented by: Jim Brown, Director, Human Resources & Risk Management
Ms. Bower read the item by title.
Councilmember Clark would be voting no on Item 17 and Item 18. The items were two new
requests for proposals but she noted the same providers had been used for the previous five
years. It did not benefit the City to use the same vendors for 10 years.
A motion was made by Councilmember Jamie Aldama, seconded by Councilmember Lauren
Tolmachoff to approved Item 17.
AYE: Mayor Jerry Weiers
Vice Mayor Ray Malnar
Councilmember Jamie Aldama
Councilmember Ian Hugh
Councilmember Lauren Tolmachoff
Councilmember Bart Turner
NAY: Councilmember Joyce Clark
Passed
18. AWARD OF BID, #20-21, AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT FOR
MEDICAL DIRECTION CONSULTANT SERVICES WITH REDLINE EMERGENCY VOICE, INC.
Presented by: Terry Garrison, Fire Chief
Ms. Bower read the item by title.
A motion was made by Councilmember Lauren Tolmachoff, seconded by Councilmember Ian
Hugh to approve Item 18.
AYE: Mayor Jerry Weiers
Vice Mayor Ray Malnar
Councilmember Jamie Aldama
Councilmember Ian Hugh
Councilmember Lauren Tolmachoff
Councilmember Bart Turner
NAY: Councilmember Joyce Clark
Passed
19. AWARD OF REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL 20-25, AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO AN
AGREEMENT WITH HEMPELMAN AUTO PARTS COMPANY, INC., DOING BUSINESS AS
NAPA AUTO PARTS FOR ONSITE AUTOMOTIVE AND HEAVY EQUIPMENT PARTS
OPERATION AND TO RATIFY EXPENDITURES
Presented by: Michelle Woytenko, Director, Field Operations
Ms. Bower read the item by title.
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A motion was made by Councilmember Joyce Clark, seconded by Councilmember Ian
Hugh to approve Item 19.
AYE: Mayor Jerry Weiers
Vice Mayor Ray Malnar
Councilmember Jamie Aldama
Councilmember Joyce Clark
Councilmember Ian Hugh
Councilmember Lauren Tolmachoff
Councilmember Bart Turner
Passed
20. AWARD OF RFP 20-32 AND AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A PROFESSIONAL
SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH BRIGHTVIEW LANDSCAPE SERVICES, INC. FOR THE
SKUNK CREEK LINEAR PARK VEGETATION MAINTENANCE AND CLEARING
Presented by: Jim Burke, Director, Public Facilities, Recreation & Special Events
Ms. Bower read the item by title.
A motion was made by Councilmember Bart Turner, seconded by Councilmember Joyce
Clark to approve Item 20.
AYE: Mayor Jerry Weiers
Vice Mayor Ray Malnar
Councilmember Jamie Aldama
Councilmember Joyce Clark
Councilmember Ian Hugh
Councilmember Lauren Tolmachoff
Councilmember Bart Turner
Passed
PUBLIC HEARING - LAND DEVELOPMENT ACTIONS
21. ANNEXATION AN -219 GLENDALE 303 (PUBLIC HEARING) LOCATED ALONG THE WEST
SIDE OF LOOP 303 AND GLENDALE AVENUE, EAST OF COTTON LANE
Presented by: Lisa Collins, Interim Development Services Director
Ms. Bower read the item by title.
Ms. Collins said the public hearing was for the blank annexation petition for Annexation Area No.
219 (AN -219), Glendale 303. The annexation request involved approximately 103.12 acres for
an industrial development. The County zoning was IND -2. The area was designated RMU
(Regional Mixed Use) in the General Plan.
Ms. Collins said following annexation, the property would be assigned PAD (Planned Area
Development) which was the most like compatible zoning designation to the County's IND -2.
The PAD would include Glendale's M-1 (Light Industrial) and C-3 (Heavy Commercial) zoning
districts. Once the annexation was final, the applicant would seek to develop the property with a
variety of light industrial and commercial uses.
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Mayor Weiers opened the public hearing.
No one wished to speak.
Mayor Weiers closed the public hearing.
LAND DEVELOPMENT ACTIONS
22. ORDINANCE NO. 020-36
AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, MARICOPA COUNTY,
ARIZONA, EXTENDING AND INCREASING THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF
GLENDALE, MARICOPA COUNTY, STATE OF ARIZONA, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS
OF TITLE 9, CHAPTER 4, SECTION 9-471, ARIZONA REVISED STATUTES AND ITS
AMENDMENTS, BY ANNEXING CERTAIN TERRITORY LOCATED AT THE SOUTHWEST
CORNER OF NORTHERN AVENUE AND NORTH 107TH AVENUE OF THE CITY OF
GLENDALE CONSISTING OF APPROXIMATELY 10 ACRES AND TO BE KNOWN AS
ANNEXATION AREA NO. 206: AMENDING THE ZONING MAP; PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE; AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO RECORD A CERTIFIED COPY
OF THE ORDINANCE.
Presented by: Lisa Collins, Interim Development Services Director
Ms. Bower read the ordinance by title.
Ms. Collins said the proposed ordinance was for Annexation Area No. 206 (AN -206), Northern
107, which consisted of approximately 10 acres of vacant land and was located at the southwest
corner of Northern Avenue and 107th Avenue. Multi -family residential and commercial use was
proposed.
Ms. Collins said the County zoning classification for the property was C -S (Planned Shopping
Center). After annexation, the City would apply the most compatible City zoning district which
was SC (Shopping Center). The applicant was seeking to rezone the property from SC
(Shopping Center) to PAD (Planned Area Development) to permit a convenience store with
gasoline sales, a fast food restaurant with a drive-thru, and multi -family rental use. She reviewed
the fiscal impacts and assumptions for the proposed use.
A motion was made by Councilmember Lauren Tolmachoff, seconded by Councilmember Ian
Hugh to adopt Ordinance No. 020-36.
AYE: Mayor Jerry Weiers
Vice Mayor Ray Malnar
Councilmember Jamie Aldama
Councilmember Joyce Clark
Councilmember Ian Hugh
Councilmember Lauren Tolmachoff
Councilmember Bart Turner
Passed
ORDINANCES
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23. ORDINANCE NO. 020-37
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 BUDGET.
Presented by: Lisette Camacho, Director, Budget and Finance
Ms. Bower read the ordinance by title.
Ms. Camacho said the proposed ordinance approved certain Fiscal Year 2019-2020 (FY19-20)
budget amendments. The FY19-20 total budget appropriation across all funds remained
unchanged with the action.
Ms. Camacho said the budget amendments reported in Exhibit A were all appropriation -only
(non-cash) transfers:
Lines 1-3 - Motorola computer-aided dispatch records management project
Line 4 - Heroes Park Library project
Line 5 - Engineering for management fees and repairs to the City -owned parking garage at
the Promenade
Line 6 - Transfer appropriation to Heroes Park 83rd Half Street Improvement project for
utility relocation
Line 7 - Transfer appropriation to Part Store Operations for increased cost and amount of
auto parts used for Fleet Management
A motion was made by Councilmember Joyce Clark, seconded by Councilmember Ian
Hugh to adopt Ordinance No. 020-37
AYE: Mayor Jerry Weiers
Vice Mayor Ray Malnar
Councilmember Jamie Aldama
Councilmember Joyce Clark
Councilmember Ian Hugh
Councilmember Lauren Tolmachoff
Councilmember Bart Turner
Passed
RESOLUTIONS
24. RESOLUTION NO. R20-66
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, MARICOPA COUNTY,
ARIZONA, PROPOSES A FRANCHISE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF GLENDALE
AND EPCOR WATER ARIZONA, INC. TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF THE CITY OF
GLENDALE FOR THEIR APPROVAL OR REJECTION AT THE NEXT PRIMARY ELECTION.
Presented by: Donald.Bessler, PWLF, Chief Capital Improvement Officer
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Ms. Bower read the resolution by title.
Mr. Bessler said the resolution defined the exact ballot language that would be considered by
qualified Glendale voters at the November 3, 2020 General Election. He said the title of the
resolution indicated "Primary" election and should be amended to read "General."
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Ray Malnar, seconded by Councilmember Lauren
Tolmachoff to amend the title to read:
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, MARICOPA
COUNTY, ARIZONA, PROPOSES A FRANCHISE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE
CITY OF GLENDALE AND EPCOR WATER ARIZONA, INC. TO THE QUALIFIED
ELECTORS OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE FOR THEIR APPROVAL OR REJECTION
AT THE NEXT GENERAL ELECTION.
AYE: Mayor Jerry Weiers
Vice Mayor Ray Malnar
Councilmember Jamie Aldama
Councilmember Joyce Clark
Councilmember Ian Hugh
Councilmember Lauren Tolmachoff
Councilmember Bart Turner
Passed
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Ray Malnar, seconded by Councilmember Joyce Clark to
adopt Resolution No. R20-66 as amended.
AYE: Mayor Jerry Weiers
Vice Mayor Ray Malnar
Councilmember Jamie Aldama
Councilmember Joyce Clark
Councilmember Ian Hugh
Councilmember Lauren Tolmachoff
Councilmember Bart Turner
Passed
25. RESOLUTION NO. R20-67
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, MARICOPA COUNTY,
ARIZONA, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE ENTERING INTO OF A PRE -ANNEXATION
DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH ALLEN RANCHES, LLC TO FACILITATE THE
ANNEXATION AND DEVELOPMENT OF PROPERTIES WITHIN THE LOOP 303 CORRIDOR;
AND DIRECTING THAT THE CITY CLERK RECORD ANY AND ALL NECESSARY
DOCUMENTS.
Presented by:Randy Huggins, Economic Development Officer
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Ms. Bower read the resolution by title.
Mr. Huggins said the proposed resolution would authorize a Pre -Annexation Development
Agreement (PADA) between the City and Allen Ranches, LLC for an 865 -acre property that,
when developed, would include 615 acres of industrial use and 250 acres of single-family
homes. It would include between 9 and 11 million square feet of new Class A structures.
Mr. Huggins said Allen Ranches would pay for and build all roadway improvements internal to
and adjacent to the property, which would fulfill the transportation development impact fee (DIF)
requirement. All other DIFs would be paid as required. It did not require annexation of the
property. There was no direct expense to the City for the action.
Janet DeLong, Waddell Resident, was opposed to the action but did not wish to speak.
A motion was made by Councilmember Joyce Clark, seconded by Councilmember Ian
Hugh to adopt Resolution No. R20-67.
AYE: Mayor Jerry Weiers
Vice Mayor Ray Malnar
Councilmember Jamie Aldama
Councilmember Joyce Clark
Councilmember Ian Hugh
Councilmember Lauren Tolmachoff
Councilmember Bart Turner
Passed
26. RESOLUTION NO. R20-68
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 2020-2021,
SETTING FORTH THE REVENUE AND THE AMOUNT TO BE RAISED BY DIRECT
PROPERTY TAXATION AND ADOPTING THE CITY COUNCIL'S FINANCIAL POLICIES.
Presented by: Lisette Camacho, Director, Budget and Finance
Ms. Bower read the resolution by title.
Ms. Camacho said the item was for the review of the proposed Fiscal Year 2020-21 (FY20-21)
final budget, a public hearing on the final budget, and the convening of a special meeting to
adopt the resolution formally approving the final operating, capital, debt service, and contingency
appropriation budget.
Ms. Camacho said the FY20-21 Final Budget request totaled $747 million, which included:
• operating budget- $444 million
• Capital Improvement Program - $175 million
• debt service - $87 million
• contingency appropriation - $41 million
There was a change on Exhibit G. A full-time employee (FTE) was left out so the General Fund
FTEs had increased by one. There was no change to the total budget.
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Mr. Phelps said there had been previous discussion about delaying the 1.5% cost of living
increase and .75% merit pay increase for non -represented employees. Staff now recommended
a July 1st implementation of the 1.5% cost -of -living adjustment (COLA) and a 1% merit increase
for qualified employees.
Mayor Weiers opened the public hearing.
No one wished to speak.
Mayor Weiers closed the public hearing.
Mayor Weiers convened the special meeting.
A motion was made by Councilmember Jamie Aldama, seconded by Councilmember Joyce
Clark to adopt Resolution No. R20-68.
Councilmember Aldama thanked staff for the work on the budget during the COVID-19
crisis. He also thanked the public for its patience.
Councilmember Turner was pleased that the City was able to provide the COLA and merit
increases.
The vote on the motion was:
AYE: Mayor Jerry Weiers
Vice Mayor Ray Malnar
Councilmember Jamie Aldama
Councilmember Joyce Clark
Councilmember Ian Hugh
Councilmember Lauren Tolmachoff
Councilmember Bart Turner
Passed
Mayor Weiers adjourned the special meeting.
27. RESOLUTION NO. R20-69
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, MARICOPA COUNTY,
ARIZONA, ORDERING AND CALLING A SPECIAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON NOVEMBER
3, 2020, IN AND FOR THE CITY OF GLENDALE, ARIZONA, TO SUBMIT TO THE QUALIFIED
ELECTORS THEREOF QUESTIONS OF SELLING AND ISSUING BONDS PAYABLE FROM
SECONDARY (AD VALOREM) PROPERTY TAXES. (Updated 6/5/20)
Presented by: Lisette Camacho, Director, Budget and Finance
Ms. Bower read the resolution by title.
Ms. Camacho said the proposed resolution ordered and called an election to be held on
November 3, 2020, for additional general obligation bond voter authorization. She said in
response to Council feedback at the earlier workshop, the ballot language had been changed on
the Landfill and Parks and Recreation questions. The principal amounts did not change for
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either question.
Ms. Camacho said the first paragraph of the Landfill question now read:
Shall the City of Glendale, Arizona (the "City"), be authorized to incur indebtedness in the total
principal amount of not to exceed $9,900,000 by the issuance and sale of bonds of the City for
the purpose of providing funds for landfill projects, including, but not limited to the following:
• planning, acquiring, designing, constructing, extending and improving landfill facilities; and
• improving and extending the Landfill;
She said wording regarding the north cell was not included because it was not a legally defined
term and there were no boundaries.
Ms. Camacho said the first paragraph of the Parks & Recreation question now read:
Shall the City of Glendale, Arizona (the "City"), be authorized to incur indebtedness in the total
principal amount of not to exceed $87,200,000 by the issuance and sale of bonds of the City for
the purpose of providing funds for parks and recreation projects, including, but not limited to the
following:
• planning, constructing, improving, renovating and remodeling existing parks and recreation
facilities within existing City park boundaries; and
• furnishing and equipping existing parks and recreation facilities within the City, including
lighting, irrigation, structures and restrooms;
She said the line "appurtenances and land therefor by purchase or any other method of
acquisition" had been removed.
Councilmember Clark said there could be opportunities in the future to purchase land around
existing parks for parking. She did not want to remove the ability to acquire additional land for
parking purposes. She suggested wording such as "land that may be required for additional
parking."
Councilmember Hugh agreed with Councilmember Clark.
Mayor Weiers did not want to limit it to parking.
Vice Mayor Malnar said the earlier discussion had made it clear that the bond money would be
used to fix and improve existing parks. If a park needed more parking, perhaps a piece of the
park could be used for that purpose. The money was to upgrade and improve parks. Parking
should be within the park boundaries. He did not support buying additional land and did not
believe there would be land available for purchase but if a piece of land did become available,
staff could find other funding.
Councilmember Tolmachoff agreed with Vice Mayor Malnar. She did not believe the funding
would go very far. $46 million was earmarked for Heroes Park. It had to be passed by the
voters and it had to be clear that the purpose was to improve existing parks.
Councilmember Aldama agreed with Vice Mayor Malnar and Councilmember Tolmachoff.
Councilmember Turner said the key recommendation from the Bond Committee was that the
funding would be for existing parks. There was other authorized bonding that could be used that
was not limited to existing parks. Facilities that were planned but not yet built would be eligible
for the funding. He supported the language as it was presented.
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Ms. Camacho said "parking" would be removed from the title of the Streets question.
A motion was made by Councilmember Lauren Tolmachoff, seconded by Councilmember Ian
Hugh to adopt Resolution No. R20-69 with the displayed amendments.
Councilmember Turner thanked the members of the Bond Committee and staff. He said the
Committee had provided excellent recommendations.
Vice Mayor Malnar said the entire Council had made it clear that as the bonds were sold and
previous bonds were paid off, the proposed bonds would not raise property tax.
The vote on the motion was:
AYE: Mayor Jerry Weiers
Vice Mayor Ray Malnar
Councilmember Jamie Aldama
Councilmember Joyce Clark
Councilmember Ian Hugh
Councilmember Lauren Tolmachoff
Councilmember Bart Turner
Passed
NEW BUSINESS
28. AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A FRANCHISE AGREEMENT WITH EPCOR WATER
ARIZONA, INC. FOR WATER AND WASTEWATER SERVICES (Updated 6/4/20)
Presented by: Donald Bessler, PWLF - Chief Capital Improvement Officer
Ms. Bower read the item by title.
Mr. Bessler said the requested authorization was to execute the franchise agreement if it was
approved by voters at the November 3, 2020 General Election. Further negotiations had
increased the fee for the City from 2% to 3%.
A motion was made by Councilmember Ian Hugh, seconded by Councilmember Lauren
Tolmachoff to authorize the entering into of a franchise agreement with EPCOR Water
Arizona, Inc. for water and wasterwater services.
AYE: Mayor Jerry Weiers
Vice Mayor Ray Malnar
Councilmember Jamie Aldama
Councilmember Joyce Clark
Councilmember Ian Hugh
Councilmember Lauren Tolmachoff
Councilmember Bart Turner
Passed
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REQUEST FOR FUTURE WORKSHOP AND EXECUTIVE SESSION
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Ray Malnar, seconded by Councilmember Joyce Clark to
hold the next regularly scheduled City Council workshop on Tuesday, June 23, 2020 at 12:30
p.m. in the Civic Center, 5750 West Glenn Drive, Glendale AZ, to be followed by an
executive session pursuant to A.R.S. 38-431.03.
AYE: Mayor Jerry Weiers
Vice Mayor Ray Malnar
Councilmember Jamie Aldama
Councilmember Joyce Clark
Councilmember Ian Hugh
Councilmember Lauren Tolmachoff
Councilmember Bart Turner
Passed
COUNCIL COMMENTS AND SUGGESTIONS
Councilmember Aldama thanked the City's Police Department for all it did to keep the community safe
and the many services it provided.
Councilmember Clark announced the next Yucca District meeting would be a virtual meeting on June
25th at 6:00 p.m. via Facebook. District residents could submit questions via email prior to the meeting.
Councilmember Tolmachoff expressed her support for the Glendale Police Department. She had a lot of
confidence in the officers and the leadership of the department.
Councilmember Tolmachoff thanked staff for negotiating another 1 % on the EPCOR franchise.
Councilmember Turner also expressed his support for the Glendale Police Department. He said the City
had no intention of defunding the department. The City was doing things to make the community better,
safer and stronger. It was the way to invest in the community and make it better for public safety.
Vice Mayor Malnar also thanked the City's public safety personnel. He thanked Mayor Weiers for
initiating the memo that all of Council signed, explaining Council's position on the defunding issue.
Mayor Weiers was proud of the entire Council for signing on the memo. It represented the City well. He
thanked all of the members of the Glendale Police Department.
CITIZEN COMMENTS
James Deibler, Phoenix resident, expressed concerns regarding COVID-19.
Bill Demski, Sahuaro resident, expressed concerns regarding the Glendale Police Department.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Weiers adjourned the meeting at 6:39 p.m.
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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 9th day of June, 2020. 1
further certify that the meeting was duly called and held and that a quorum was present.
Dated this 24th day of June, 2020.
Ju e . Bower, MMC, City Clerk
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