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Meeting Minutes
Thursday, July 9, 2020
1:00 P.M.
Special 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 1:01 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Present: Mayor Jerry Weiers
Councilmember Jamie Aldama
Councilmember Joyce Clark
Councilmember Ian Hugh
Councilmember Lauren Tolmachoff
Councilmember Bart Turner
Absent: Vice Mayor Ray Malnar
Also Present: Kevin Phelps, City Manager
Michael Bailey, City Attorney
Julie K. Bower, City Clerk
Vicki Rios, Assistant City Manager
Vice Mayor Malnar joined the meeting telephonically after the roll was called, at the start of the executive
session.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
MOTION AND CALL TO ENTER INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION
A motion was made by Councilmember Joyce Clark, seconded by Councilmember Lauren
Tolmachoff, to hold an executive session.
AYE: Mayor Jerry Weiers
Councilmember Jamie Aldama
Councilmember Joyce Clark
Councilmember Ian Hugh
Councilmember Lauren Tolmachoff
Councilmember Bart Turner
Other: Vice Mayor Ray Malnar (ABSENT)
Passed
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Council met in executive session at 1:05 p.m. for:
discussion/consultation with the City Attorney and City Manager to receive an update, to consider
its position, and to provide instruction/direction to the City Attorney and City Manager regarding
Glendale's position in connection with contracts, agreements and/or development agreements of
the area in, near and surrounding 91 st Avenue and Cardinals Way that are the subject of
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negotiations pursuant to A.R.S. §§ 38-431.03 (A)(3)(4);
discussion/consultation with the City Attorney and City Manager to receive an update, to consider
its position, and to provide instruction/direction to the City Attorney and City Manager regarding
Glendale's position in connection with contracts, agreements and/or development agreements
relating to the RFP for the installation of holiday lighting that are the subject of negotiations
pursuant to A.R.S. §§ 38-431.03 (A)(3)(4); and
discussion and consultation with the City Attorney and City Manager to receive an update, consider
its position and provide instruction and direction to the City Attorney and City Manager regarding
Glendale's position in connection with agreements associated with the Arena Manager pursuant to
A.R.S. § 38-431.03(A)(3)(4)(7).
A motion was made by Councilmember Jamie Aldama, seconded by Councilmember Ian
Hugh, to adjourn the executive session.
AYE: Mayor Jerry Weiers
Vice Mayor Ray Malnar
Councilmember Jamie Aldama
Councilmember Joyce Clark
Councilmember Ian Hugh
Councilmember Lauren Tolmachoff
Councilmember Bart Turner
Passed
ADJOURN EXECUTIVE SESSION
Mayor Weiers adjourned the executive session at 4:04 p.m.
Mayor Weiers reconvened the special meeting at 4:13 p.m.
NEW BUSINESS
AWARD OF RFP 20-07 AND AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A PROFESSIONAL
SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH CREDIT MANAGEMENT GROUP, LLC DBA CHRISTMAS
LIGHT DECORATORS FOR THE DOWNTOWN HOLIDAY LIGHTS DISPLAY
Presented by: Lisette Camacho, Budget & Finance Director
Ms. Bower read the item by title.
Ms. Camacho requested authorization for the City Manager to enter into a professional services
agreement with Credit Management Group, LLC doing business as Christmas Light Decorators
for the downtown holiday light display. The initial term was for one year with renewals for up to
four years for a total not to exceed $1.25 million.
A motion was made by Councilmember Joyce Clark, seconded by Councilmember Ian
Hugh, to award RFP 20-07, not to exceed a term of one year in length or an amount of
$230,119.75.
Councilmember Aldama was uncomfortable with the process that had been followed for the
RFP. It had not been well thought out. There was an unfair advantage for the experienced
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vendor and suggested staff use a straight bid process instead. The City Attorney had
reviewed the process and determined that nothing inappropriate had occurred. He asked the
City Manager to implement some changes.
Councilmember Clark said there were flaws in the procurement process in general and there
would be an opportunity in the future for a full discussion by Council. The RFP had highlighted
some of the issues that needed to be reviewed.
Councilmember Tolmachoff believed the scores for the method of approach were
inconsistent. The winning bid was substantially higher. There was a misunderstanding about
what was being requested for references. She was not comfortable with awarding the
contract.
Councilmember Turner said there was room for improvement in the process. He wanted
more vendors to bid on the project next year. He was willing to support the 1 -year award.
The vote on the motion was:
AYE: Mayor Jerry Weiers
Vice Mayor Ray Malnar
Councilmember Jamie Aldama
Councilmember Joyce Clark
Councilmember Ian Hugh
Councilmember Bart Turner
NAY: Councilmember Lauren Tolmachoff
Passed
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Weiers adjourned the meeting at 4:24 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 9th day of July, 2020. 1
further certify that the meeting was duly called and held and that a quorum was present.
Dated this 12th day of August, 2020.
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J I' K. Bower, MMC, City Clerk
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