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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - Minutes - Bond Committee - Meeting Date: 6/16/2020Glendale A R I Z O N A MINUTES BOND COMMITTEE CITY HALL, 4th FLOOR CONFERENCE ROOM 6860 W. GLENDALE AVE. GLENDALE, ARIZONA 86301 JUNE 16, 2020 6:00 P.M. 1. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 5:05 p.m. 2. ROLL CALL Present: Jon Froke, Chair Lisa Baker, Vice Chair Michael Boule, Committee Member John Guers, Committee Member Gary Hirsch, Committee Member Michael Socaciu, Committee Member Ryan Wesselink, Committee Member Also Present: Vicki Rios, Assistant City Manager Lisette Camacho, Budget and Finance Director Julie Patterson, Budget and Finance Managment Assistant 3. CITIZEN COMMENTS No citizens present. 4. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES Presented by: Jon Froke, Citizen Bond Committee Chair a. Citizen Bond Election Committee Minutes of June 2, 2020. A motion was made by Committee Member Gary Hirsch, second by Committee Member Michael Socaciu, to approve the June 2, 2020, Citizen Bond Election Committee minutes as written. AYE: Chair Jon Froke Vice Chair Lisa Baker Committee Member Michael Boule Committee Member John Geurs Committee Member Gary Hirsch Committee Member Michael Socaciu Committee Member Ryan Wesselink 5. UPDATE ON JUNE 9, 2020, COUNCIL WORKSHOP PRESENTATION Presented by: Vicki Rios, Assistant City Manager Presented by: Lisette Camacho, Budget and Finance Director Ms. Camacho gave a presentation on the final ballot language for bond voter authorization as approved by the City Council at the June 9th meeting. • Ten -Year CIP FY20-FY30 • Landfill • 10 -Year CIP $25.4 million, projects listed • Bond Election Additional Voter Authorization: $9.9 million • Amendments to the ballot language approved by City Council presented • Parks and Recreation: • 10 -Year CIP $101.5 million, projects listed • Bond Election Additional Voter Authorization: $87.2 million • Amendments to the ballot language approved by City Council presented • Streets and Parking —Arterial Reconstruction Program: • 10 -Year CIP $105.2 million, projects listed • Bond Election Additional Voter Authorization: $81.5 million • No changes to the ballot language by City Council • Flood Control: • 10 -Year CIP $18.9 million, projects listed • Bond Election Additional Voter Authorization: $9.3 million • No changes to the ballot language by City Council Committee Member Socaciu inquired as to the reason for Council's Parks and Recreation ballot language change from "within the City" to "existing City park boundaries". Ms. Camacho explained the intent was that the City is not acquiring new parks, rather improving existing parks in the City's boundaries. Ms. Rios recalled that Council was in agreement with the Committee in regard to not building new parks but improving existing parks. Committee Member Socaciu asked if the ballot language would preclude acting on any need for additional parking. Ms. Rios explained if additional land were needed, the language would preclude acquiring land; however, different funding sources could be used to acquire land if needed. Committee Member Geurs reported that, at the presentation, Council member Turner asked why the Committee approved certain ballots and not others. Committee Member Geurs stated his explanation to Council member Turner was that the Committee was concerned about approving bond authorization that might not be used, which could be considered by a future Bond Committee. Committee Member Geurs requested a copy of the approved ballot language. Ms. Camacho will send to all Committee Members. 6. TIMELINE Presented by: Vicki Rios, Assistant City Manager Presented by: Lisette Camacho, Budget and Finance Director Ms. Camacho presented the updated timeline for the bond process: • June 16: Discuss plan and schedule for public outreach • June 21: Deadline to submit the ballot language to the County • June 30: Discuss plan and schedule for public outreach • July: Bond Committee summer break • July 15: Submit publicity pamphlet to the City Clerk's Office • August 4: Bond committee reconvenes • August: Public outreach (dates TBD) • September: Public outreach (dates TBD) • October: Public outreach (dates TBD) • November 3: Bond election 7. PUBLIC OUTREACH Presented by: Vicki Rios, Assistant City Manager Presented by: Lisette Camacho, Budget and Finance Director Ms. Camacho presented proposed plans for public outreach: • Meeting dates • August, September, and October 2020 • Two meetings each month • 2 hours per meeting • Morning, evening, and weekend • Six meetings in total to cover the six districts • Potential locations • Foothills Recreation and Aquatic Center (FRAC) • Heroes Regional Park Library • Glendale Adult Center • City Hall • Civic Center • Facebook Live Committee Member Hirsch commented that he is from Cactus District, and he believes that a meeting at City Hall or the Adult Center was close enough for a meeting for the Cactus District. Ms. Rios suggested considering schools as well, such as Apollo High School. Ms. Camacho had reached out to the Water Department and found out that the highest attendance for the water rate increase meetings was at the Adult Center. Committee Member Geurs suggested contacting the Transportation Department for feedback regarding its recent outreach meetings. General discussion was held regarding the use of Facebook Live. Vice Chair Baker suggested conducting presentations at the Glendale Women's Club and the Chamber of Commerce. Committee Member Hirsch suggested the Rotary Club and Knights of Columbus. Ms. Camacho and Ms. Rios will propose dates for the public meetings and will follow up with the Committee. Upon general discussion and consensus, it was agreed that the next Committee meeting would be held on August 4, 2020. 8. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION Presented by: Jon Froke, Citizen Bond Committee Chair None. 9. STAFF REPORT Presented by: Vicki Rios, Assistant City Manager Presented by: Lisette Camacho, Budget and Finance Director Ms. Rios stated that Council expressed appreciation for all the Bond Committee has done so far and wanted her to pass along this sentiment. Ms. Rios added the Council also appreciated having Vice Chair Baker and Committee Member Geurs at the Council meeting. Ms. Camacho stated that she has enjoyed working with all the Committee Members. This report allows the City staff to update the Committee. The Committee is prohibited from discussing or acting on any of the items presented by the staff since they are not itemized on the Bond Committee agenda. 10. COMMITTEE COMMENTS AND SUGGESTIONS Presented by: Jon Froke, Citizen Bond Committee Chair Committee Member Hirsch stated that the format of the Committee has been more manageable than his previous experience. Committee Member Hirsch explained that the previous Bond Committee began with more representatives per district, people were coming and going, items would have to be re -explained each time, it was burdensome, and the result and process has been much more positive. Committee Member Hirsch complimented staff on a great job and stated that he appreciated all the presentations. Chair Froke echoed Committee Member Hirsch's comments regarding staff and the Committee interaction. 11. NEXT MEETING The next regular meeting of the Citizen Bond Election Committee will be held on August 4, 2020 at 5:00 p.m., in conference room 2A, located at 5850 West Glendale Avenue, Glendale, Arizona, 85301. 12. ADJOURNMENT A motion was made by Committee Member John Geurs, second by Vice Chair Lisa Baker, to adjourn the meeting at 5:42 p.m. AYE: Chair Jon Froke Vice Chair Lisa Baker Committee Member Michael Boule Committee Member John Geurs Committee Member Gary Hirsch Committee Member Michael Socaciu Committee Member Ryan Wesselink The Bond Committee meeting minutes of June 2, 2020, were submitted and approved this 16th day of June 2020. Lisette Camacho Budget and Finance Director