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Meeting Minutes
Tuesday, September 8, 2020
5:30 P.M.
Voting Meeting
Civic Center
City Council
Mayor Jerry Weiers
Vice Mayor Ray Malnar
Councilmember Jamie Aidama
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
PRAYERIINVOCATION
The invocation was offered by Pastor Dave Tomb, Bellevue Heights Church.
POSTING OF COLORS
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
1. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF THE AUGUST 25, 2020 VOTING MEETING
A motion was made by Councilmember Lauren Tolmachoff, seconded by Councilmember
Jamie Aldama to approve the minutes of the August 25, 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
PROCLAMATIONS AND AWARDS
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2. PROCLAIM SEPTEMBER 17-23 OF 2020 AS CONSTITUTION WEEK
Presented by: Glendale Mayor Jerry P. Weiers
Accepted by: Patti McGuigan, Vice Regent of the Anasazi (Glendale) Chapter of the National
Daughters of the American Revolution
Mayor Weiers proclaimed September 17th - 23rd, 2020 as Constitution Week in the City of
Glendale to honor the 233rd anniversary of the drafting of the Constitution of the United States of
America by the Constitutional Convention.
CONSENT AGENDA
3. RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF LIQUOR LICENSE NO. 600000001-1-07, PIZZA HUT #26974,
5825 W BELL ROAD
4. RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF LIQUOR LICENSE NO. 600000004-112, CHARLEY'S SPORTS
GRILL, 8110 W UNION HILLS DR, STE 3-350
5. AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO AGREEMENT WITH
KONECRANES, INC., FOR PARTS AND MAINTENANCE ON OVERHEAD CRANES/HOISTS
FOR LIFTING EQUIPMENT
6. AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE LINKING AGREEMENT
WITH CAPITAL PUMP AND EQUIPMENT, LLC. FOR CHEMICAL AND WATER PUMPS
SERVICES AND PARTS
7. AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE LINKING AGREEMENT
WITH LEGEND TECHNICAL SERVICES OF ARIZONA, INC. FOR LABORATORY TESTING
SERVICES
CONSENT RESOLUTIONS
8. RESOLUTION NO. R20-110
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, MARICOPA COUNTY,
ARIZONA, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF THE ARIZONA SUPREME COURT FY2021
COURT SECURITY IMPROVEMENT GRANT (GPT#210747CS01) FUNDING IN THE
APPROXIMATE AMOUNT OF $20,000 ON BEHALF OF THE CITY COURT AND
AUTHORIZING THE EXPENDITURE OF SUCH FUNDS FOR PURCHASE AND
INSTALLATION OF KEVLAR PROTECTIVE BARRIERS IN THE GLENDALE COURTROOMS.
9. RESOLUTION NO. R20-111
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, MARICOPA COUNTY,
ARIZONA, AUTHORIZING THE ENTERING INTO OF AN AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF
ARIZONA, OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL, AND AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE
AND EXPENDITURE OF THE FY 2021 VICTIMS' RIGHTS PROGRAM AWARD (A.G.
#2021-044) IN THE APPROXIMATE AMOUNT OF $57,500 ON BEHALF OF THE GLENDALE
POLICE DEPARTMENT.
A motion was made by Councilmember Jamie Aldama, seconded by Councilmember Ian
Hugh to approve Consent Agenda items 3 through 7 and adopt Consent Resolutions items 8
and 9.
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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
Ms. Bower read Bids and Contracts items 10 through 12 by title.
10. AWARD OF INVITATION FOR BID 21-08 AND AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO AN
AGREEMENT WITH FX TACTICAL, LLC FOR POLICE UNIFORM AND EQUIPMENT FOR THE
GLENDALE POLICE DEPARTMENT
Presented by: Chris Briggs, Police Chief
Councilmember Clark would be voting no on all three Bids and Contracts items. The 5 -year
contracts were for ordinary services and should be bid more often.
A motion was made by Councilmember Bart Turner, seconded by Councilmember Lauren
Tolmachoff to approve item 10.
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
11. AWARD RFP 20-35 AND AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH PUBLIC
TRUST ADVISORS, LLC FOR INVESTMENT ADVISORY SERVICES
Presented by: Lisette Camacho, Director, Budget and Finance
A motion was made by Councilmember Ian Hugh, seconded by Councilmember Jamie
Aldama to approve item 11.
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
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12. AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A LINKING AGREEMENT WITH NETWORK SERVICES
COMPANY FOR JANITORIAL AND SANITATION SUPPLIES, EQUIPMENT AND RELATED
SERVICES
Presented by: Lisette Camacho, Director, Budget and Finance
A motion was made by Councilmember Lauren Tolmachoff, seconded by Councilmember Ian
Hugh to approve item 12.
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
ORDINANCES
13. ORDINANCE NO. 020-63
AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, MARICOPA COUNTY,
ARIZONA, AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF WARRANTY DEEDS, EASEMENTS AND
MAPS OF DEDICATION AT VARIOUS LOCATIONS THROUGHOUT THE CITY AND
DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO RECORD A CERTIFIED COPY OF THE ORDINANCE.
Presented by: Jayme E. Chapin, P.E., Principal Engineer
Ms. Bower read the ordinance by title.
Ms. Chapin said the proposed ordinance accepted rights-of-way for roadway and associated
improvements and easements for water lines, sewer lines, sidewalks, and public utilities. The
owners of the private property had agreed to convey the subject real property interests to allow
the City to maintain, operate, repair, replace and remove if necessary the associated
infrastructure.
A motion was made by Councilmember Jamie Aldama, seconded by Councilmember Lauren
Tolmachoff to adopt Ordinance No. 020 -63 -
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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14. ORDINANCE NO. 020-64
AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, MARICOPA COUNTY,
ARIZONA, AUTHORIZING DESIGNATED OFFICERS TO DEPOSIT AND WITHDRAW CITY
FUNDS FROM DESIGNATED BANK ACCOUNTS; DIRECTING ALL BANKS WITH CITY
ACCOUNTS TO RECOGNIZE THE SIGNATURES OF SAID OFFICERS ON ELECTRONIC
FUND TRANSFERS, CHECKS FOR DEPOSIT AND/OR WITHDRAWAL; AND DECLARING AN
EMERGENCY.
Presented by: Lisette Camacho, Director, Budget and Finance
Ms. Bower read the ordinance by title.
Ms. Camacho said the proposed ordinance would add Assistant City Manager Jack Friedline and
Deputy City Manager Rick St. John as signers on the City's bank accounts.
A motion was made by Councilmember Bart Turner, seconded by Councilmember Joyce
Clark to adopt Ordinance No. 020-64.
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
15. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING THE APPOINTMENT OF THE CITY
OF GLENDALE PRESIDING JUDGE
Presented by: Jim Brown, Director, Human Resources and Risk Management
Ms. Bower read the item by title.
Mr. Bailey asked that Council move to approve the direction that was provided in that afternoon's
executive session regarding the presiding judge recruitment.
A motion was made by Councilmember Lauren Tolmachoff, seconded by Councilmember
Joyce Clark to approve the direction given in 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
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16. RESOLUTION NO. R20-112
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, MARICOPA COUNTY,
ARIZONA, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE ENTERING INTO OF A DEVELOPMENT
AGREEMENT WITH ECL GLENDALE, LLC.
Presented by: Kevin Phelps, City Manager
Ms. Bower read the resolution by title.
Mr. Phelps said Council was considering one of the most exciting developments he had ever
been involved with. There were nine components to the project:
• 11 -acre lagoon -style water park
• 630 hotel rooms
• Class A office space (133,197 SF)
• Retail (174,565 SF)
• Fly and 4D theaters
• Amusement rides
• Family entertainment center
• Restaurants and bars (89,090 SF)
• Venue spaces
Mr. Phelps said the project would be located on an approximately 48 -acre site located on the
southwest corner of 95th Avenue and Cardinals Way. There would be above -ground and
below -ground parking totaling 2,400 on-site spaces. He said the project:
• Advanced the City's vision of being the premier sports and entertainment district in Arizona
• Served as a significant revenue generator for the City
• Leveraged existing investments
• Further established the sports and entertainment district as a year-round destination
• Advanced the City's vision as a preferred host for mega events
• Created an estimated 1,800 jobs
Mr. Phelps said the estimated tax revenues associated with the project over a 25 -year period
were $90 million for schools; $60 million for the County; and $240 million for the City. He said
the average annual revenue over the 25 -year period was estimated at $9.6 million. The
revenues associated with the project including Government Property Lease Excise Tax (GPLET)
and fee waiver were:
• $5.9 million in first year sales tax (including construction)
• $240.5 million total revenue over the 25 -year period, with the following breakdown
revenues:
• $188.2 million sales tax revenue
• $13.4 million property tax revenue
• $38.8 million bed tax revenue
Mr. Bailey said at tonight's meeting, Council was considering the following agreements:
• Development Agreement (DA) with ECL Glendale, LLC
• Government Property Improvement Leases with ECL Glendale, LLC
Mr. Bailey said Council would be considering the following agreements at the September 22nd
voting meeting:
• Purchase and Sale Agreement with ERD Glendale, LLC to purchase approximately .2942
acres of City -owned land
• Option Agreement to Purchase Real Estate with ERD Glendale, LLC to purchase
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approximately 4.154 acres of City -owned land
• Parking Agreement(s)
Mr. Bailey said there was no public expenditure of funds associated with the DA. The primary
incentive was a permit fee waiver that was contingent upon construction and performance by the
developer. The GPLETs required the developer to purchase and make improvements to the
property and dedicate the property to the City. The City would then lease the property back to
the developer. The developer was obligated to make all improvements, operate and maintain
the property.
Mr. Bailey said the purchase and sale agreement for .2942 acres was for a remnant parcel
created when the City did not construct a roundabout during the construction of 95th Avenue.
The agreement did contain a clawback provision. In the event the developer failed to open
within three years, the City would be able to buy the property back at cost.
Mr. Bailey said the option agreement for 4.154 acres was attached to development on the
primary site. It also contained a clawblack provision.
Mr. Bailey said the parking agreement regarded use of the Black Lot. The property agreements
had been posted and published as required by the City Code.
Mr. Phelps said the following City offerings included:
• One-time permit, plan and inspection fee waiver of up to $1 million (did not include
development impact fees estimated at $4.4 million)
• Sale of 0.29 acres of City -owned land that would be sold to the developer for its market
value of $126,000 ($10 per square foot)
• Option to sell 4.15 acres of City -owned land to be sold at market value of $1.8 million ($10
per square foot)
• A 25 -year "partial" GPLET agreement on the restaurant, theater, amusements, retail and
lagoon concessions with an exemption from both property and lease excise taxes for
qualifying uses
• Parking agreement(s)
Mr. Bailey said the partial GPLET was for a lease period of 25 years. It was the developer's
obligation to ensure that the development met statutory requirements. The City would take
ownership of the property and lease it back to the developer so that the property was exempt
from property tax. The City would lease it back to the developer with lease excise taxes paid
instead of property tax. At the end of the 25 -year period, the property reverted back to private
ownership.
Mr. Phelps said a portion of the Black Lot would be utilized for overflow parking. However, it
could not be used during game days, NFL events or mega events. The developer would
maintain the parking spaces. The City wanted to maintain future development options. With the
cooperation of Michael Bidwill and the Cardinals, the agreement included a provision that the
spaces could be relocated for up to two years.
Mr. Phelps said the developer hoped to begin construction before the end of the year with a goal
of completion by October 2022. It would be full site construction.
Eric Cherasia, Crystal Lagoons, said the company began with a development in Santiago,
Chile. The company's founder developed the technology to filter water in the lagoon to keep it
crystal-clear. There were now three lagoons. It was a sustainable technology that used 100
times less chemicals and 50 times less energy than swimming pools. It also reduced
evaporation by 50 percent. Crystal Lagoons now had projects throughout the world.
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Mayor Weiers said it was a very exciting project.
Councilmember Clark thanked Mr. Cherasia. She had been anticipating the announcement for
almost a year. She thanked Mr. Phelps and the team for all its hard work to make it happen and
Mr. Bidwill for his cooperation with the project. It was a blockbuster project that would put
Glendale on the map.
Councilmember Aldama thanked Mr. Cherasia and City staff. It was a great project and would
be huge for Glendale.
Councilmember Turner gave credit to previous Councils who had the vision to establish the
entertainment district at Westgate. The project was a payback on the investment Glendale
taxpayers' had put into the district.
Councilmember Tolmachoff had every confidence that staff would be able to deliver the project
on time. She thanked Mr. Cherasia for choosing Glendale.
Councilmember Hugh acknowledged the work Mr. Phelps put into making the project happen.
Vice Mayor Malnar welcomed Crystal Lagoons to Glendale. It was a great opportunity. He
thanked Mr. Phelps and staff.
A motion was made by Councilmember Joyce Clark, seconded by Councilmember Lauren
Tolmachoff to adopt Resolution No. R20-112.
Mayor Weiers was very excited about the project and looked forward to future
announcements. He expressed his appreciation for Mr. Phelps.
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
17. RESOLUTION NO. R20-113
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, MARICOPA COUNTY,
ARIZONA, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE ENTERING INTO OF A GOVERNMENT
PROPERTY IMPROVEMENT LEASE WITH ECL GLENDALE, LLC.
Presented by: Kevin Phelps, City Manager
Ms. Bower read the resolution by title.
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A motion was made by Councilmember Jamie Aldama, seconded by Councilmember Joyce
Clark to adopt Resolution No. R20-113.
AYE: Mayor Jerry Weiers
Vice Mayor Ray Malnar
Councilmember Jamie Aldama
Councilmember Joyce Clark
Councilmember Ian Hugh
Councilmember Lauren Tolmachoff
Councilmember Bart Turner
Passed
18. RESOLUTION NO. R20-114
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, MARICOPA COUNTY,
ARIZONA, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE ENTERING INTO OF A GOVERNMENT
PROPERTY IMPROVEMENT LEASE (HOTEL) WITH ECL GLENDALE, LLC.
Presented by: Kevin Phelps, City Manager
Ms. Bower read the resolution by title.
A motion was made by Councilmember Joyce Clark, seconded by Councilmember Jamie
Aldama to adopt Resolution No. R20-114.
AYE: Mayor Jerry Weiers
Vice Mayor Ray Malnar
Councilmember Jamie Aldama
Councilmember Joyce Clark
Councilmember Ian Hugh
Councilmember Lauren Tolmachoff
Councilmember Bart Turner
Passed
REQUEST FOR FUTURE WORKSHOP AND EXECUTIVE SESSION
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Ray Malnar, seconded by Councilmember Lauren
Tolmachoff to hold the next regularly scheduled City Council workshop on Tuesday,
September 22, 2020 at 12:30 p.m. in the Civic Center, 5750 West Glenn Drive, 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
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COUNCIL COMMENTS AND SUGGESTIONS
Councilmember Aldama announced the 16th annual Teddy Bear Days would be held on Saturday,
September 12th in Catlin Court in downtown Glendale.
Councilmember Tolmachoff thanked staff and expressed her appreciation for Mr. Phelps.
CITIZEN COMMENTS
Kathy Wheeler, Barrel District resident, commented on the development of the former Glen Lakes Golf
Course site.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Weiers adjourned the meeting at 6:45 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 8th day of September,
2020. 1 further certify that the meeting was duly called and held and that a quorum was
present.
Dated this 23rd day of September, 2020.
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J i . Bo er, MMC, City Clerk
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