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Meeting Minutes
Tuesday, September 14, 2021
5:30 P.M.
Voting Meeting
Council Chambers
City Council
Mayor Jerry Weiers
Vice Mayor Ian Hugh
Councilmember Jamie Aldama
Councilmember Joyce Clark
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 Ian Hugh
Councilmember Jamie Aldama
Councilmember Joyce Clark
Councilmember Ray Malnar
Councilmember Lauren Tolmachoff
Councilmember Bart Turner
Also Present: Kevin Phelps, City Manager
Michael Bailey, City Attorney
Julie K. Bower, City Clerk
Jack Friedline, Assistant City Manager
PRAYER/INVOCATION
The invocation was offered by Rabbi Sholom Lew of Chabad of the West Valley.
POSTING OF COLORS
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
1. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF THE AUGUST 24, 2021 VOTING MEETING
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Ian Hugh, seconded by Councilmember Joyce Clark to
approve the minutes of the August 24, 2021 voting meeting.
AYE: Mayor Jerry Weiers
Vice Mayor Ian Hugh
Councilmember Jamie Aldama
Councilmember Joyce Clark
Councilmember Ray Malnar
Councilmember Lauren Tolmachoff
Councilmember Bart Turner
Passed
BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND OTHER BODIES
2. APPROVE RECOMMENDED APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS, COMMISSIONS & OTHER
BODIES
Presented by: Councilmember Turner
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A motion was made by Councilmember Bart Turner, seconded by Vice Mayor Ian Hugh to
appoint the following individuals to the Bond Committee to terms expiring December 31,
2022:
Lisa Baker
Roger Powers
Jon Froke
Connie Kiser
Michael Socaciu
AYE: Mayor Jerry Weiers
Vice Mayor Ian Hugh
Councilmember Jamie Aldama
Councilmember Joyce Clark
Councilmember Ray Malnar
Councilmember Lauren Tolmachoff
Councilmember Bart Turner
Passed
CONSENT AGENDA
Mayor Weiers said items 4, 11 and 12 had been pulled from the Consent Agenda for a separate vote.
3. AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO INCREASE THE CONTRACT
AMOUNT OF THE LINKING AGREEMENT WITH DOCUNITED IMAGING, LLC
(C18-0703) AND RATIFY EXPENDITURES
4. AUTHORIZATION TO INCREASE TOTAL SPENDING AUTHORITY FOR MARICOPA
AMBULANCE, LLC FOR THE REIMBURSEMENT OF DISPOSABLE MEDICAL SUPPLIES
AND TO PROVIDE EMERGENCY MEDICAL TRANSPORTATION FOR SPECIAL EVENTS
Presented by: Terry Garrison, Fire Chief
A motion was made by Councilmember Lauren Tolmachoff, seconded by Councilmember
Jamie Aldama to approve item 4.
Councilmember Clark said she would be voting no on the item. The Fire Department was
asking for an increase of $390,000 of which $120,000 was for medical supplies for calls
outside the City. She said $270,000 was for special events at Camelback Ranch ballpark
and thought it was an exorbitant amount.
The vote on the motion was.
AYE: Mayor Jerry Weiers
Vice Mayor Ian Hugh
Councilmember Jamie Aldama
Councilmember Ray Malnar
Councilmember Lauren Tolmachoff
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Councilmember Bart Turner
NAY: Councilmember Joyce Clark
Passed
5. AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A LINKING AGREEMENT AND APPROVE
EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS TO PURCHASE HOSE, NOZZLES, ASSOCIATED APPLIANCE,
AND HARDWARE FROM L.N. CURTIS AND SONS, INC.
6. AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH
FRIEDMAN RECYCLING COMPANY FOR EMERGENCY RECYCLING PROCESSING
SERVICES AND RATIFICATION OF EXPENDITURES
7. AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH
WASTE MANAGEMENT OF ARIZONA FOR EMERGENCY RECYCLING PROCESSING
SERVICES AND FOR RATIFICATION OF EXPENDITURES
8. AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A LINKING AGREEMENT WITH ARIZONA
GENERATOR TECHNOLOGY INC. DBA GEN -TECH, FOR FACILITIES SUPPLIES &
SERVICES
9. AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE LINKING AGREEMENT
WITH HERC RENTALS, INC. FOR CONSTRUCTION MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT
RENTAL OR LEASING SERVICES
10. AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH
KIMLEY-HORN & ASSOCIATES, INC., FOR THE DESIGN OF THE INSTALLATION OF
VEHICLE DETECTION SYSTEMS ALONG GLENDALE AVENUE AT UP TO 20
INTERSECTIONS
11. AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A LINKING AGREEMENT WITH A MIND FOR DETAIL,
INC. FOR POWER WASHING AND ROUTINE TRASH COLLECTION FOR ALL CITY OF
GLENDALE BUS SHELTERS, PADS, FURNITURE, TRANSIT CENTER, AND
PARK-AND-RIDE(S)
Ms. Bower read the item by title.
A motion was made by Councilmember Lauren Tolmachoff, seconded by Councilmember
Jamie Aldama to approve item 11.
Councilmember Clark said she would be voting no on items 11 and 12 as was her habit
and practice because both were 5 -year contracts.
The vote on the motion was:
AYE: Mayor Jerry Weiers
Vice Mayor Ian Hugh
Councilmember Jamie Aldama
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Councilmember Ray Malnar
Councilmember Lauren Tolmachoff
Councilmember Bart Turner
NAY: Councilmember Joyce Clark
Passed
12. AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A LINKING AGREEMENT WITH SOUTHWEST LAN
CONNECTIONS, LLC. FOR WIRELESS RADIO MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR
Ms. Bower read the item by title.
A motion was made by Councilmember Lauren Tolmachoff, seconded by Councilmember
Bart Turner to approve item 12.
AYE: Mayor Jerry Weiers
Vice Mayor Ian Hugh
Councilmember Jamie Aldama
Councilmember Ray Malnar
Councilmember Lauren Tolmachoff
Councilmember Bart Turner
NAY: Councilmember Joyce Clark
Passed
13. AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A COST PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT WITH
ROOSEVELT IRRIGATION DISTRICT FOR THE GLENDALE AVENUE IMPROVEMENTS
14. AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A LINKING AGREEMENT WITH NESBITT
CONTRACTING CO., INC. FOR THE PAVEMENT PRESERVATION WITH COLD IN PLACE
RECYCLING
15. AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A LINKING AGREEMENT WITH SHASTA
INDUSTRIES, INC., FOR JOB ORDER CONTRACTING SERVICES FOR CITYWIDE POOL
CONSTRUCTION SERVICES
16. AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH
KIMLEY-HORN & ASSOCIATES, INC., FOR THE DESIGN OF THE INSTALLATION OF
VEHICLE DETECTION SYSTEMS ALONG 59TH AVENUE AT UP TO 25 INTERSECTIONS
17. AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH
TISCHLER BISE, INC. FOR CONSULTING SERVICES TO UPDATE GLENDALE
TRANSPORTATION INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENT PLAN AND DEVELOPMENT
IMPACT FEE
A motion was made by Councilmember Lauren Tolmachoff, seconded by Councilmember
Joyce Clark to approve Consent Agenda items 3, 5 through 10 and 13 through 17.
AYE: Mayor Jerry Weiers
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Vice Mayor Ian Hugh
Councilmember Jamie Aldama
Councilmember Joyce Clark
Councilmember Ray Malnar
Councilmember Lauren Tolmachoff
Councilmember Bart Turner
Passed
CONSENT RESOLUTIONS
Mayor Weiers said Consent Resolutions item 21 had been pulled for a separate vote.
Ms. Bower read the Consent Resolutions by title.
18. RESOLUTION NO. R21-85
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, MARICOPA COUNTY,
ARIZONA, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE ENTERING INTO OF AN
INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT
OF JUSTICE, DRUG ENFORCEMENT ADMINISTRATION, AND THE GLENDALE POLICE
DEPARTMENT FOR CONTINUED PARTICIPATION IN A PROGRAM -FUNDED STATE AND
LOCAL TASK FORCE DURING FEDERAL FISCAL YEAR 2021-22.
Presented by: Chris Briggs, Police Chief
19. RESOLUTION NO. R21-86
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, MARICOPA COUNTY,
ARIZONA, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE ENTERING INTO OF AN
INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT
OF JUSTICE, DRUG ENFORCEMENT ADMINISTRATION, AND THE GLENDALE POLICE
DEPARTMENT FOR CONTINUED PARTICIPATION IN A TACTICAL DIVERSION TASK
FORCE DURING FEDERAL FISCAL YEAR 2021-22.
Presented by: Chris Briggs, Police Chief
20. RESOLUTION NO. R21-87
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, MARICOPA COUNTY,
ARIZONA, DESIGNATING THE CITY'S EMERGENCY MANAGER AS AGENT AND
AUTHORIZING THE AGENT TO EXECUTE APPLICATIONS WITH THE ARIZONA
DEPARTMENT OF EMERGENCY AND MILITARY AFFAIRS, DIVISION OF EMERGENCY
MANAGEMENT AND THE FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY (FEMA) FOR
THE PURPOSE OF OBTAINING FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE UNDER THE DISASTER
RELIEF ACT.
Presented by: Terry Garrison, Fire Chief
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21. RESOLUTION NO. R21-88
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, MARICOPA COUNTY,
ARIZONA, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE ENTERING INTO OF AN
INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT WITH CITY OF PHOENIX FIRE DEPARTMENT
FOR FIRE SERVICE TRAINING.
Ms. Bower read the resolution by title.
Councilmember Clark said the request was to approve an intergovernmental agreement with
Phoenix so that Phoenix Fire Department could formalize its training for fire fighter recruits,
hazardous materials and technical rescue specialist training. The Glendale Regional Public
Safety Training Center (GRPSTC) did hold a significant amount of special operations training
as well as fire fighter recruit training. Because GRPSTC offered the training, she did not see
the point in participating in Phoenix's training program and preferred to rely upon GRPSTC.
She would be voting no on the item.
A motion was made by Councilmember Lauren Tolmachoff, seconded by Vice Mayor Ian
Hugh to adopt Resolution No. R21-88.
AYE: Mayor Jerry Weiers
Vice Mayor Ian Hugh
Councilmember Jamie Aldama
Councilmember Ray Malnar
Councilmember Lauren Tolmachoff
Councilmember Bart Turner
NAY: Councilmember Joyce Clark
Passed
22. RESOLUTION NO. R21-89
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, MARICOPA COUNTY,
ARIZONA, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF THE ARIZONA SUPREME COURT
FY2022 COURT SECURITY IMPROVEMENT GRANT (NO. 220747CS01) FUNDING IN THE
APPROXIMATE AMOUNT OF $25,000 ON BEHALF OF THE CITY COURT AND
AUTHORIZING THE EXPENDITURE OF SUCH FUNDS FOR PURCHASE AND
INSTALLATION OF ELECTRONIC MAGNET LOCKING MECHANISMS TO REGULATE
INGRESS AND EGRESS TO GLENDALE CITY COURTROOMS DURING NORMAL
BUSINESS HOURS.
Presented by: Nicholas C. DiPiazza, Presiding Judge, Glendale City Court
23. RESOLUTION NO. R21-90
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, MARICOPA COUNTY,
ARIZONA, AUTHORIZING THE EXTENSION OF THE EXPIRATION DATE OF THE
ARIZONA SUPREME COURT FY2021 COURT SECURITY IMPROVEMENT GRANT (GPT
#210747CS01) IN THE APPROXIMATE AMOUNT OF $20,000 ON BEHALF OF THE
GLENDALE CITY COURT FOR PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION OF KEVLAR
PROTECTIVE BARRIERS IN THE GLENDALE COURTROOMS.
Presented by: Nicholas C. DiPiazza, Presiding Judge, Glendale City Court
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A motion was made by Councilmember Lauren Tolmachoff, seconded by Vice Mayor Ian
Hugh to adopt Consent Resolutions items 18 through 20, 22 and 23.
AYE: Mayor Jerry Weiers
Vice Mayor Ian Hugh
Councilmember Jamie Aldama
Councilmember Joyce Clark
Councilmember Ray Malnar
Councilmember Lauren Tolmachoff
Councilmember Bart Turner
Passed
BIDS AND CONTRACTS
Ms. Bower read the Bids and Contracts items by title.
24. AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A LINKING AGREEMENT WITH UNIVERSAL
PROTECTION SERVICE, L.P., DOING BUSINESS AS ALLIED UNIVERSAL SECURITY
SERVICES, FOR SECURITY GUARD SERVICES AT SPECIFIED CITYWIDE LOCATIONS
AND EVENTS
Presented by: Chris Briggs, Police Chief
A motion was made by Councilmember Bart Turner, seconded by Vice Mayor Ian Hugh to
approve item 24.
Councilmember Clark said, as was her habit and practice, she would be voting no on all
three items because they were 5 -year contracts.
The vote on the motion was:
AYE: Mayor Jerry Weiers
Vice Mayor Ian Hugh
Councilmember Jamie Aldama
Councilmember Ray Malnar
Councilmember Lauren Tolmachoff
Councilmember Bart Turner
NAY: Councilmember Joyce Clark
Passed
25. AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH IDEXX DISTRIBUTION, INC.
FOR THE PURCHASE OF MICROBIOLOGICAL MEDIA FOR WATER QUALITY TESTING
AT THE CITY'S WATER QUALITY LABORATORY
Presented by: Craig Johnson, P.E., Director, Water Services
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A motion was made by Councilmember Ray Malnar, seconded by Councilmember Lauren
Tolmachoff to approve item 25.
AYE: Mayor Jerry Weiers
Vice Mayor Ian Hugh
Councilmember Jamie Aldama
Councilmember Ray Malnar
Councilmember Lauren Tolmachoff
Councilmember Bart Turner
NAY: Councilmember Joyce Clark
Passed
26. AWARD OF RFP 21-40 AND AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A PROFESSIONAL
SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH HIGHNOON VENTURES, LLC FOR MARKETING AND
ADVERTISING SERVICES FOR THE GLENDALE CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU,
CIVIC CENTER, AND SPECIAL EVENTS
Presented by: Jim Burke, Director, Public Facilities, Recreation and Special Events
A motion was made by Councilmember Jamie Aldama, seconded by Councilmember
Lauren Tolmachoff to approve item 26.
AYE: Mayor Jerry Weiers
Vice Mayor Ian Hugh
Councilmember Jamie Aldama
Councilmember Ray Malnar
Councilmember Lauren Tolmachoff
Councilmember Bart Turner
NAY: Councilmember Joyce Clark
Passed
PUBLIC HEARING - LAND DEVELOPMENT ACTIONS
Agenda items 27, 28 and 29 were heard out of order. Item 29 was heard first, followed by item 27 and
then item 28.
27. ORDINANCE NO. 021-57
AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, MARICOPA COUNTY,
ARIZONA, REZONING 6.96 ACRES LOCATED AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF 75TH
AVENUE AND GLENDALE AVENUE FROM C-2 (GENERAL COMMERCIAL) TO PAD
(PLANNED AREA DEVELOPMENT) FOR A DEVELOPMENT PLAN ENTITLED 75TH &
GLENDALE RETAIL CENTER"; AMENDING THE ZONING MAP; PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE; AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO RECORD A CERTIFIED COPY
OF THE ORDINANCE.
Presented by: Tabitha Perry, Interim Planning Manager
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Ms. Bower read the ordinance by title.
Mayor Weiers opened the public hearing.
Councilmember Clark welcomed the commercial development but was concerned there was
no overall design for the project. Ms. Perry had advised her to add the following stipulation:
Each stand-alone development may have a unique character design provided there is a
shared architectural element in colors and materials to establish a cohesive themed
master development.
Ms. Perry said she had recommended that stipulation.
Mayor Weiers asked if the applicant was in agreement with the stipulation.
Ms. Perry said the applicant was comfortable with the stipulation being added.
Mayor Weiers closed the public hearing.
A motion was made by Councilmember Joyce Clark, seconded by Councilmember Lauren
Tolmachoff to adopt Ordinance No. 021-57 with the following stipulation to be added:
Each stand-alone development may have a unique character design provided there
is a shared architectural element in colors and materials to establish a cohesive
themed master development.
AYE: Mayor Jerry Weiers
Vice Mayor Ian Hugh
Councilmember Jamie Aldama
Councilmember Joyce Clark
Councilmember Ray Malnar
Councilmember Lauren Tolmachoff
Councilmember Bart Turner
Passed
28. RESOLUTION NO. R21-91
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, MARICOPA COUNTY,
ARIZONA, AMENDING THE GENERAL PLAN MAP OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE,
ARIZONA, BY APPROVING GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT GPA21-03 FOR PROPERTY
LOCATED EAST OF THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF 83RD AVENUE AND NORTHERN
AVENUE.
ORDINANCE NO. 021-58
AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, MARICOPA COUNTY,
ARIZONA, REZONING PROPERTY LOCATED EAST OF THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF
83RD AVENUE AND NORTHERN AVENUE FROM R1-6 PRD (PLANNED RESIDENTIAL
DEVELOPMENT); AND R1-6 (SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL) TO R1-4 PRD (PLANNED
RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT) AMENDING THE ZONING MAP; PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE; AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO RECORD A CERTIFIED COPY
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OF THE ORDINANCE.
Presented by: Tabitha Perry, Interim Planning Manager
Ms. Bower read the resolution and ordinance by title.
Mayor Weiers opened the public hearing.
No one wished to speak.
Mayor Weiers closed the public hearing.
A motion was made by Councilmember Joyce Clark, seconded by Vice Mayor Ian Hugh to
adopt Resolution No. R21-91.
AYE: Mayor Jerry Weiers
Vice Mayor Ian Hugh
Councilmember Jamie Aldama
Councilmember Joyce Clark
Councilmember Ray Malnar
Councilmember Lauren Tolmachoff
Councilmember Bart Turner
Passed
A motion was made by Councilmember Joyce Clark, seconded by Vice Mayor Ian Hugh to
adopt Ordinance No. 021-58.
AYE: Mayor Jerry Weiers
Vice Mayor Ian Hugh
Councilmember Jamie Aldama
Councilmember Joyce Clark
Councilmember Ray Malnar
Councilmember Lauren Tolmachoff
Councilmember Bart Turner
Passed
LAND DEVELOPMENT ACTIONS
29. ORDINANCE NO. 021-59
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 EAST OF THE
SOUTHEAST CORNER OF 83RD AVENUE AND NORTHERN AVENUE IN THE CITY OF
GLENDALE CONSISTING OF APPROXIMATELY 23.97 ACRES TO BE KNOWN AS
ANNEXATION AREA NO. 217; AMENDING THE ZONING MAP; PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE; AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO RECORD A CERTIFIED COPY
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OF THE ORDINANCE.
Presented by: Tabitha Perry, Interim Planning Manager
Ms. Bower read the ordinance by title.
Ms. Perry said the property was approximately 24 acres, located east of the southeast corner
of 83rd Avenue and Northern Avenue. The current County zoning for the property was R1-6.
The applicant proposed to rezone the property to R1-4 PRD (Planned Residential
Development) to construct a residential subdivision.
A motion was made by Councilmember Ray Malnar, seconded by Councilmember Lauren
Tolmachoff to adopt Ordinance No. 021-59.
Councilmember Clark said several residents had expressed concern about the small lot
sizes. The developer's representative had explained that there were unusual
infrastructure costs that would be required to develop the property. Realizing the
constraints of the property and the additional cost burden, she would support the project.
The vote on the motion was:
AYE: Mayor Jerry Weiers
Vice Mayor Ian Hugh
Councilmember Jamie Aldama
Councilmember Joyce Clark
Councilmember Ray Malnar
Councilmember Lauren Tolmachoff
Councilmember Bart Turner
Passed
ORDINANCES
30. ORDINANCE NO. 021-60
AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, MARICOPA COUNTY,
ARIZONA, AMENDING THE GLENDALE CITY CODE, CHAPTER 25 (NUISANCES),
ARTICLE II (SPECIFIC ACTS, OMISSIONS AND CONDITIONS) SECTION 25-21 (LAND
MAINTENANCE) AND SETTING FORTH AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Presented by: Rick St. John, Deputy City Manager
Ms. Bower read the ordinance by title.
Mr. St. John said the item had been discussed by the Code Review Committee. The proposed
language allowed for enforcement whenever the growth of grass or weeds in desert
landscaping created a blighting condition or might harbor infestations or was likely to become
a hazard to the public health or safety. Desert landscaping was defined as primarily being
composed of crushed stone, aggregate stone, pavers, and natural desert vegetation.
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A motion was made by Councilmember Jamie Aldama, seconded by Councilmember
Lauren Tolmachoff to adopt Ordinance No. 021-60.
AYE: Mayor Jerry Weiers
Vice Mayor Ian Hugh
Councilmember Jamie Aldama
Councilmember Joyce Clark
Councilmember Ray Malnar
Councilmember Lauren Tolmachoff
Councilmember Bart Turner
Passed
NEW BUSINESS
31. AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH
PLAZA DEL RIO MANAGEMENT CORPORATION TO DEVELOP AND PROVIDE DESIGN
STANDARDS AND COVENANTS, CONDITIONS & RESTRICTIONS FOR 54 +/- ACRES OF
CITY OWNED PROPERTY AND 9 +/- PRIVATELY OWNED ACRES LOCATED AT
SOUTHEAST CORNER OF 95TH AVENUE AND CARDINALS WAY
Presented by: Brian Friedman, Director, Economic Development
Ms. Bower read the item by title.
Mr. Friedman said items 31 and 32, two agreements, were the next steps in the exploration of
the project's viability with the City's development partner and the adjacent landowner.
Mr. Friedman said the first agreement would provide design standards and covenants,
conditions and restrictions (CC&R) for the entire 63 -acre site located at the southeast corner
of 95th Avenue and Cardinals Way.
Mr. Friedman said 20 acres of the City -owned property was vacant and unencumbered and
the remainder contained an improved 4001 -space parking lot serving the Cardinals football
team, Arizona Sports and Tourism Authority (AZSTA) and the Crystal Lagoons.
Mr. Friedman said design standards would establish the desired character elements of the
development, while improving the functional quality of the site. The covenants, conditions and
restrictions were the foundation for the governing body that provided a roadmap of what was
expected and permitted within the development. They also established the overall quality
expectations and promoted consistency throughout the full master planned project site. The
cost to create the design standards and the CC&R was not to exceed $28,400.
Councilmember Tolmachoff was not opposed to the development of the property. When
Council toured SkySong, there was a presentation that included concept renderings of
possibilities for development. She did not feel the concept of what the City was trying to do
had been publicly presented. She wanted to continue items 31 and 32 to a workshop so that
the concepts could be presented before moving forward with spending any money.
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A motion was made by Councilmember Lauren Tolmachoff, seconded by Councilmember
Bart Turner to continue items 31 and 32 to a workshop.
Councilmember Malnar did not agree. Council represented the constituents, and it was
not necessary to ask the constituents to move forward with conducting business. Once
Council had an idea of what it wanted to do, it could receive input from the constituents.
At that point, if the constituents were not in support, Council could look at other options. It
was prudent to move forward with developing ideas and proposals. He would not support
continuing the items.
Councilmember Tolmachoff was not talking about surveying the residents. She wanted to
present the concepts Council had seen to the residents. It could cost $600,000 - $700,000
to get to a decision point.
Councilmember Clark said Council did not have concepts other than very broad ideas.
Council would not know what was possible until the agreements were accomplished and
completed to provide design standards. A Councilmember was free to inform their
constituents of the plans for the property in his or her weekly district newsletter. It was
premature to table the items.
Councilmember Tolmachoff would be happy to share the presentation and renderings that
were presented to Council at SkySong. She asked for copies of the presentation and
materials.
Mr. Friedman said the information could be provided to Council.
Councilmember Turner supported continuing the items until the concepts could be
presented in the traditional manner in a workshop. If the City was at the point where it
was doing design standards, CC&Rs, a site plan and phasing, it appeared it had already
been narrowed down. Design standards for a zoo would be different from that of a sports
complex or an office building so a project must have been zeroed in on. He believed
Council was being fed an elephant one bite at a time. The two items totaled $174,000 and
Council was not getting any options.
Councilmember Malnar said the presentation was very conceptual. The next step was to
hire a consultant to develop ideas. It was standard procedure to hire a consultant to
create ideas and was not out of the ordinary. One or more ideas would come back to
Council for consideration. The consultant would have to consult with the Cardinals and
Crystal Lagoons to see how the project could work. It was the only way to proceed.
Councilmember Clark agreed with Councilmember Malnar. She said all members of
Council had been involved in previous discussions, had voiced their opinions and were
generally supportive although they did have reservations. It was time to put up or shut up
and either invest money in design concepts or not.
Councilmember Aldama said the process was typical for a project that required a design.
Plaza Del Rio was the best in the business. He did not support continuing the items.
Vice Mayor Hugh said the City was moving in the right direction and the project would
wind up being a winner just like all of the rest of them had been. It was a complex project.
Mr. Phelps said the City would need the services provided by the agreements even if it
sold the unimproved property. Council had approved a PAD for the site and would provide
the framework for the design standards.
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Councilmember Tolmachoff was skeptical but not opposed. She was willing to move
forward but thought the public sould be shown what Council had been shown. The
difference with the project was that it was a speculative real estate investment with
taxpayer property. That was why she wanted to proceed with caution and as openly and
transparently as possible.
Councilmember Turner said the examples given to him were Topgolf and Arrowhead
BMW. In both those examples, the City had sold the properties to the private market at a
competitive price and let them develop the property. He was concerned that it was similar
to Camelback Ranch. It should come forward at a workshop in two weeks.
Councilmember Malnar said Council was not being asked to invest $150 million as it did
with Camelback Ranch. It was not a close comparison. All Council was doing was
looking at options.
The vote on the motion was:
AYE: Councilmember Lauren Tolmachoff
Councilmember Bart Turner
NAY: Mayor Jerry Weiers
Vice Mayor Ian Hugh
Councilmember Jamie Aldama
Councilmember Joyce Clark
Councilmember Ray Malnar
Failed
A motion was made by Councilmember Jamie Aldama, seconded by Vice Mayor Ian
Hugh to approve item 31.
Councilmember Turner asked if the cost would be divided proportionately between the
City -owned property and the privately owned property.
Mr. Friedman said it was not being divided.
Mr. Phelps said it was being designed for the City's 54 acres with the hope it would
voluntarily be adopted by the private property owner. The cost was the same whether it
was adopted or not.
The vote on the motion was:
AYE: Mayor Jerry Weiers
Vice Mayor Ian Hugh
Councilmember Jamie Aldama
Councilmember Joyce Clark
Councilmember Ray Malnar
Councilmember Lauren Tolmachoff
NAY: Councilmember Bart Turner
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Passed
32. AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH
PLAZA DEL RIO MANAGEMENT CORPORATION TO SERVE AS THE OWNER'S
REPRESENTATIVE TO ASSIST IN THE CREATION OF A SITE PLAN WITH PHASING
OPTIONS FOR 54 +/- ACRES OF CITY OWNED PROPERTY AND 9 +/- PRIVATELY
OWNED ACRES LOCATED AT SOUTHEAST CORNER OF 95TH AVENUE AND
CARDINALS WAY
Presented by: Brian Friedman, Director, Economic Development
Ms. Bower read the item by title.
Mr. Friedman said the request was to enter into an agreement with Plaza del Rio
Management Corporation to sere as the owner's representative to assist in the creation of a
site plan with development phasing options for the City -owned property. The City would be
provided with documents that included a general site plan along with proposed development
phasing options for future Council consideration. The site plan was the base document from
which all other plans were developed. The cost to produce the plans would not exceed
$148,500.
Mr. Friedman said the consultant would obtain written consensus and support on the site and
phasing plans from the property ownership groups. The consultant would also provide
preliminary cost estimates for installation of necessary infrastructure identified in the phasing
plans. It would include a transition plan for parking necessary for the City to meet its various
parking agreements related to the site.
A motion was made by Councilmember Ray Malnar, seconded by Councilmember Joyce
Clark to approve item 32.
Councilmember Aldama said the agreement required the consultant to bring back
materials for Council consideration at a workshop.
Councilmember Turner said taxpayers were already subsidizing development in the
Camelback Ranch area, the Vision 4 area and Class A office space at Westgate. It was
against the City's own interests to be activating the parcel at this time. It was not fair to
taxpayers or other private property owners in the area.
The vote on the motion was:
AYE: Mayor Jerry Weiers
Vice Mayor Ian Hugh
Councilmember Jamie Aldama
Councilmember Joyce Clark
Councilmember Ray Malnar
NAY: 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 Ian Hugh, seconded by Councilmember Joyce Clark to
hold the next regularly scheduled City Council workshop on Tuesday, September 28, 2021
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 Ian Hugh
Councilmember Jamie Aldama
Councilmember Joyce Clark
Councilmember Ray Malnar
Councilmember Lauren Tolmachoff
Councilmember Bart Turner
Passed
COUNCIL COMMENTS AND SUGGESTIONS
Councilmember Aldama said most of Council had approved Consent Agenda item 4 regarding the
purchase of disposable medical supplies. It was mentioned that many of the supplies were used on
non -City residents. He hoped that if he had a medical emergency in Glendale and automatic aid sent
a unit from Phoenix to assist him with those types of products, that the Phoenix paramedics would do
so. Glendale fire fighters did not use residency as a prerequisite to save a life or use first aid.
Mayor Weiers said on October 9th, at Arizona Christian University, the Stand Up event would take
place in partnership with Stand Down and was open to all veterans. There would be no cost to the
veterans or their spouses for the services provided.
Mayor Weiers said the Christmas Parade would be taking place on December 11th.
Mayor Weiers said the new Holiday Inn at 6151 North 99th Avenue was having its ribbon cutting
tomorrow at 4:00 p.m.
Councilmember Turner said on September 22nd and September 28th at Glendale Community College,
from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., COVID-19 vaccinations would be available for free on a walk-in basis.
CITIZEN COMMENTS
James Deibler, Phoenix resident, commented on issues with the homeless in Glendale.
Erin Cole, Sahuaro District resident, commented on metal accessory buildings.
Shahab Ardalan, Ocotillo District resident, commented on illegal activities near his place of business.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Weiers adjourned the meeting at 7:09 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 14th day of
September, 2021. 1 further certify that the meeting was duly called and held and that a
quorum was present.
Dated this 29th day of September, 2021.
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J . Bower, MMC, City Clerk
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