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Meeting Minutes
Tuesday, October 26, 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 5:30 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
Vicki Rios, Assistant City Manager
Jack Friedline, Assistant City Manager
PRAYER/INVOCATION
The invocation was offered by Reverent Judah Montenegro, Surprise Apostolic Church.
POSTING OF COLORS
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
1. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF THE OCTOBER 12, 2021 VOTING MEETING
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Ian Hugh, seconded by Councilmember Joyce Clark to
approve the minutes of the October 12, 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
CONSENT AGENDA
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2. RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF LIQUOR LICENSE NO. 600000028-1-12, STRATOSPHERE
ADVENTURE PARK, 5665 W BELL ROAD #2
3. RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF LIQUOR LICENSE NO. 600000030-1-12, MOONLIGHT
RESTAURANT, 5686 W BELL ROAD
4. AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH J2
ENGINEERING AND ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGN, LLC FOR PLANNING, DESIGN, AND
CONSTRUCTION ADMINISTRATION SERVICES FOR THE MID -CITY SPLASH PAD
5. AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH
PRIMATECH, LLC FOR THE UPDATE TO THE BASIS OF DESIGN REPORT FOR THE
VISION 2 DEVELOPMENT AREA
6. AUTHORIZATION TO AMEND AN EXISTING LINKING AGREEMENT WITH FCI
CONSTRUCTORS, INC. (C20-0815) FOR JOB ORDER CONTRACTING SERVICES FOR
GENERAL CITYWIDE CONSTRUCTION SERVICES
7. AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A LINKING AGREEMENT WITH H&E EQUIPMENT
SERVICES, INC., FOR THE COOPERATIVE PURCHASE OF FIREFIGHTING APPARATUS,
WITH RELATED EQUIPMENT, ACCESSORIES, AND SUPPLIES
A motion was made by Councilmember Lauren Tolmachoff, seconded by Councilmember
Jamie Aldama to approve Consent Agenda items 2 through 7.
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 RESOLUTIONS
Ms. Bower read the Consent Resolutions by title.
8. RESOLUTION NO. R21-104
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 CITIES OF AVONDALE, CHANDLER,
GILBERT, GLENDALE, GOODYEAR, MESA, PEORIA, PHOENIX, SCOTTSDALE,
SURPRISE, TEMPE, AND THE COUNTY OF MARICOPA, FOR THE EDWARD BYRNE
MEMORIAL JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT PROGRAM REALLOCATION, AND
AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE AND EXPENDITURE OF THE FISCAL YEAR 2021
LOCAL SOLICITATION IN THE APPROXIMATE AMOUNT OF $78,712, ON BEHALF OF
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THE GLENDALE POLICE DEPARTMENT,
9. RESOLUTION NO. R21-105
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, MARICOPA COUNTY,
ARIZONA, AUTHORIZING THE ENTERING INTO OF A SUBRECIPIENT AGREEMENT AND
AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE AND EXPENDITURE OF THE 2021 DEPARTMENT OF
HOMELAND SECURITY PROGRAM GRANT AWARD (AGREEMENT NO. 210807-01), FOR
THE 2021 GLENDALE FIRE DEPARTMENT TERRORISM LIAISON OFFICER PROGRAM
SUSTAINMENT (AZ), IN THE APPROXIMATE AMOUNT OF $10,400, ON BEHALF OF THE
GLENDALE FIRE DEPARTMENT.
10. RESOLUTION NO. R21-106
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, MARICOPA COUNTY,
ARIZONA, AUTHORIZING THE ENTERING INTO OF A SUBRECIPIENT AGREEMENT AND
AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE AND EXPENDITURE OF THE 2021 DEPARTMENT OF
HOMELAND SECURITY GRANT PROGRAM AWARD (AGREEMENT NO. 210807-02) FOR
THE 2021 UASI GLENDALE FIRE DEPARTMENT RRT SUSTAINMENT, IN THE
APPROXIMATE AMOUNT OF $108,942, ON BEHALF OF THE GLENDALE FIRE
DEPARTMENT.
11. RESOLUTION NO. R21-107
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, MARICOPA COUNTY,
ARIZONA, AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE AND EXPENDITURE OF THE FY2020
HOMELAND SECURITY GRANT PROGRAM AWARD FROM THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF
HOMELAND SECURITY, FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY, IN THE
APPROXIMATE AMOUNT OF $1,069,407.27 FUNDED UNDER THE ASSISTANCE TO
FIREFIGHTERS' GRANTS FOR PURCHASE OF THERMAL IMAGING CAMERAS AND
IMPLEMENTATION OF A COMPREHENSIVE CANCER SCREENING PROGRAM ON
BEHALF OF THE GLENDALE FIRE DEPARTMENT.
12. RESOLUTION NO. R21-108
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 FOR EMERGENCY
BACKUP WATER SERVICES.
A motion was made by Councilmember Lauren Tolmachoff, seconded by Councilmember
Bart Turner to adopt Consent Resolutions items 8 through 12.
AYE: Mayor Jerry Weiers
Vice Mayor Ian Hugh
Councilmember Jamie Aldama
Councilmember Joyce Clark
Councilmember Ray Malnar
Councilmember Lauren Tolmachoff
Councilmember Bart Turner
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Passed
BIDS AND CONTRACTS
Ms. Bower read the Bids and Contracts items by title.
13. AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A LINKING AGREEMENT WITH WESTERN STATES
PETROLEUM, INC., FOR GASOLINE AND DIESEL FUEL AND RATIFICATION OF
EXPENDITURES
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Ian Hugh, seconded by Councilmember Jamie
Aldama to approve item 13.
Councilmember Clark said, as was her habit and practice, she would be voting no on the
Bids and Contracts items because she did not believe 5 -year contracts were appropriate.
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
14. AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH AGILENT TECHNOLOGIES,
INC. FOR THE PURCHASE OF LABORATORY INSTRUMENTATION PARTS
A motion was made by Councilmember Ray Malnar, seconded by Councilmember Lauren
Tolmachoff to approve item 14.
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
15. AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A LINKING AGREEMENT WITH FOSTER ELECTRIC
MOTOR SERVICE, INC. FOR WATER AND WASTEWATER EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE
AND REPAIR
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A motion was made by Councilmember Jamie Aldama, seconded by Councilmember
Lauren Tolmachoff to approve item 15.
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
16. AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A LINKING AGREEMENT WITH JAMES, COOKE &
HOBSON, INC. FOR WATER AND WASTEWATER EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE AND
REPAIR
A motion was made by Councilmember Ray Malnar, seconded by Councilmember Lauren
Tolmachoff to approve item 16.
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
17. AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A LINKING AGREEMENT WITH HENNESY
MECHANICAL SALES, LLC. FOR WATER AND WASTEWATER EQUIPMENT
MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR
A motion was made by Councilmember Bart Turner, seconded by Councilmember Lauren
Tolmachoff to approve item 17.
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
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18. AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH
TROJAN TECHNOLOGIES GROUP ULC, CORPORATION FOR ULTRA VIOLET SYSTEM
PARTS AND SERVICES
A motion was made by Councilmember Lauren Tolmachoff, seconded by Councilmember
Jamie Aldama to approve item 18.
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
LAND DEVELOPMENT ACTIONS
19. RESOLUTION NO. R21-109
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 GPA21-09 FOR PROPERTY
LOCATED WEST OF THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF 59TH AVENUE AND
THUNDERBIRD ROAD.
ORDINANCE NO. 021-67
AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, MARICOPA COUNTY,
ARIZONA, REZONING PROPERTY LOCATED WEST OF THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF
59TH AVENUE AND THUNDERBIRD ROAD FROM C-0 (COMMERCIAL OFFICE) TO C-1
(NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL) AMENDING THE ZONING MAP; PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE; AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO RECORD A CERTIFIED COPY
OF THE ORDINANCE (PUBLIC HEARING).
Presented by: Tabitha Perry, Interim Planning Manager
Ms. Bower read the resolution and ordinance by title.
Ms. Perry said the request was for a minor General Plan Amendment (GPA) application as
well as a rezoning request for a project titled "Raising Cane's" located west of the southwest
corner of 59th Avenue and Thunderbird Road.
Ms. Perry said the minor General Plan amendment would change the land use designation
from OFC (Office) to GC (General Commercial). The rezoning request was to rezone the site
from C-0 (Commercial Office) to C-1 (General Commercial).
Ms. Perry said the end-user had been identified as Raising Cane's Restaurant with drive-thru
services. The drive-thru use was subject to approval of a Conditional Use Permit (CUP)
which had been approved by the Planning Commission subject to Council's approval of the
GPA and rezoning request.
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Ms. Perry said the Planning Commission had approved the GPA and rezoning request at a
public hearing on October 7, 2021.
Mayor Weiers opened the public hearing.
No one wished to speak.
Councilmember Malnar asked how the drive-thru would work and how it would impact traffic.
Thunderbird Road was extremely busy.
Ms. Perry said the Planning Commission had added a stipulation to restrict access off of
Thunderbird Avenue to right-in/right-out only to mitigate the increased traffic.
Chuck Bennett, PM Design Group, Inc., said the restaurant typically had trained crew
members who monitored and directed traffic. As cars exited the drive-thru, they would be
forced to turn left and circle the site for better access to both exits, one at 59th Avenue south
and the other at Thunderbird Avenue west.
Mayor Weiers closed the public hearing.
A motion was made by Councilmember Ray Malnar, seconded by Councilmember Joyce
Clark to adopt Resolution No. R21-109.
Councilmember Tolmachoff asked what the daily car count was for the restaurant. She
was concerned because the restaurant was located near a daycare and a hospice.
Mayor Weiers said she could state her concern but because the voting had started,
questions were not appropriate.
The vote on the motion was:
AYE: Mayor Jerry Weiers
Vice Mayor Ian Hugh
Councilmember Jamie Aldama
Councilmember Joyce Clark
Councilmember Ray Malnar
Councilmember Bart Turner
NAY: Councilmember Lauren Tolmachoff
Passed
A motion was made by Councilmember Ray Malnar, seconded by Councilmember Joyce
Clark to adopt Ordinance No. 021-67
Mayor Weiers asked if there was any discussion or questions.
Councilmember Tolmachoff asked what the average daily car count was for a Raising
Cane;s. A restaurant was located in her district, and it generated long lines of cars.
Mr. Bennett did not have a car count. During busy times, traffic control measures were put
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into place.
Councilmember Malnar said several constituents in his district had expressed concerns
about the traffic. The restaurant would monitor traffic and with the right-in/right-out only, it
should satisfy constituent concerns.
Councilmember Tolmachoff was aware of the amount of traffic the restaurant would
generate. The high -traffic use was more intense than what the site was originally zoned
for.
The vote on the motion was:
AYE: Mayor Jerry Weiers
Vice Mayor Ian Hugh
Councilmember Jamie Aldama
Councilmember Joyce Clark
Councilmember Ray Malnar
Councilmember Bart Turner
NAY: Councilmember Lauren Tolmachoff
Passed
20. ORDINANCE NO. 021-68
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 REEMS ROAD IN THE CITY OF
GLENDALE CONSISTING OF APPROXIMATELY 103.78 ACRES TO BE KNOWN AS
ANNEXATION AREA NO. 228; 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
Ms. Bower read the resolution and ordinance by title.
Ms. Perry said the annexation request involved approximately 104 acres for a multi -building
industrial development. The property was currently within the Maricopa County jurisdiction and
zoned RU -43 which was a single- family zoning district with a minimum lot size of 43,000
square feet. Upon annexation, like zoning of RR -45 (Rural Residential) would be applied.
The applicant was proposing to rezone the property to PAD (Planned Area Development) for
a non-residential mixed-use development.
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A motion was made by Councilmember Joyce Clark, seconded by Vice Mayor Ian Hugh to
adopt Ordinance No. 021-68
Mayor Weiers opened the public hearing.
The following people were opposed to the item but did not wish to speak:
Danielle Vazquez, Litchfield Park
Hiram Vazquez, Litchfield Park
Eugenio Vazquez, Litchfield Park
Michael Goss, Litchfield Park
Rosalinda Meza, Litchfield Park
David Avillaneda, Litchfield Park
Leonides Cruz, Litchfield Park
David Meza, Litchfield Park
Jack Cheatham, Litchfield Park
Jose Ybarra, Litchfield Park
Laura Curtis, Litchfield Park
Paloma Meza, Litchfield Park
Juan Hernandez, Litchfield Park
The following people spoke in opposition:
Jason Farmer, Litchfield Park
Karen Tillia, Litchfield Park
Lisa Goss, Litchfield Park
Glory Williamson, Litchfield Park
Mike Ware, Litchfield Park
Anelle Ware, Litchfield Park
Ernestina Bustamante, Litchfield Park
Lorena Cruz, Litchfield Park
Janet Sellers Wallick, Litchfield Park
Lissa Wallick, Litchfield Park
Joanna Botran, Litchfield Park
Kathy Meza, Litchfield Park
Councilmember Tolmachoff asked if the applicant could clarify the traffic mitigation on
Alsup Road.
Shane Alleman, Tiffany & Bosco, said seven stipulations had been added relating to Alsup
Road specifically. Maricopa County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) had
jurisdiction for the road. MCDOT had required restrictions requiring traffic to go north on
Alsup Road. There would be further review and approval by MCDOT.
Mayor Weiers closed the public hearing.
Councilmember Clark said the property was located in the Yucca District which she
represented. She was not without sympathy for the people who spoke. They did not want
change but after the Loop 303 was constructed, there was no way the land would stay
agricultural. Development, whether it was residential, commercial or
industrial/manufacturing, generated traffic and was inevitable. MCDOT would be widening
Alsup Road to three lanes with sidewalk and gutter which would be safer for children
walking to a bus stop. No one liked change. She lived on a one -acre lot one mile from the
stadium. Her neighborhood was not happy when the stadium and arena were built,
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but had learned to accommodate it and maintain its lifestyle. It was not easy to
accommodate change, but she knew the speakers could do it.
Councilmember Turner said if the City did not annex the property, it would be developed
under the County's standards. The City's standards were stricter and more beneficial to
the neighborhood. There were 17 stipulations on the proposed zoning. The speakers had
had an impact on the development.
Mayor Weiers said for the past four years, Maricopa County was the fastest growing
county in the United States and a lot of the growth was occurring in the West Valley. He
understood the speakers' viewpoint, but growth was a fact.
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
21. ORDINANCE NO. 021-69
AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, MARICOPA COUNTY,
ARIZONA, REZONING PROPERTY LOCATED ON THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF
NORTHERN AVENUE AND REEMS ROAD FROM RR -45 TO PAD FOR PROJECT KNOWN
AS "HOPEWELL;" AMENDING THE ZONING MAP; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE
DATE; AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO RECORD A CERTIFIED COPY OF THE
ORDINANCE (PUBLIC HEARING).
Presented by: Tabitha Perry, Interim Planning Manager
Ms. Bower read the ordinance by title.
Ms. Perry said the item was the entitlements for the property that was just annexed, for a
project entitled "Hopewell PAD." The property was located on the southwest corner of
Northern Avenue and Reems Road and was approximately 104 acres in size. The request
was to rezone the property from RR -45 (Rural Residential) to PAD (Planned Area
Development) to allow for a non-residential mixed-use development. The property land use
designation was LCLU (Luke Compatible Land Use Area).
Ms. Perry said the proposed land uses included industrial and commercial with a building
height of 85 feet subject to Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) approval. The applicant
proposed a minimum setback of 60 feet from residential uses. It would be developed in two
phases. There would be two full access points along Northern Avenue, 5-6 access points
along Reems Road, and three full access points along Alsup Avenue. Along Alsup Avenue,
the applicant proposed a setback of 200 feet from the residences.
Ms. Perry said comments had been received regarding concerns about traffic volume,
semi -trucks and safety issues along Alsup Avenue. On October 7, 2021, the Planning
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Commission voted 3-3 on the request which was recorded as a denial of the request. Staff
was recommending approval based on the plan being in compliance with the City's General
Plan, the LCLU, meeting the requirements of PAD zoning, was compatible with other
developments in the area, and the site plan alleviated concerns expressed by the neighboring
residences.
Mayor Weiers opened the public hearing.
The following people spoke in opposition to the proposed ordinance:
Michael Goss, Litchfield Park
Glory Williamson, Litchfield Park
Mayor Weiers closed the public hearing.
A motion was made by Councilmember Joyce Clark, seconded by Councilmember Lauren
Tolmachoff to adopt Ordinance No. 021-69.
Councilmember Aldama asked if the building height being proposed was 85 feet.
Mr. Alleman said the applicant was going through the FAA process with a building height
of 85 feet.
Councilmember Aldama said he lived in the heaviest industrial area in the City, the
Ocotillo District. It was not that bad.
Councilmember Turner said current residents had enforcement issues and should put
pressure on the County for better enforcement. He said the 3-3 vote of the Planning
Commission was a tie and not a denial. Stipulations had been added by the
Commission. The site plan process would be another opportunity for the public to make
sure the stipulations were adhered to. People had a right to develop their property. He
sympathized, but it was in the best interest of the entire community to develop the area to
its highest and best use which was the proposed use.
Mayor Weiers said 17 stipulations was unheard of, and it showed that the residents'
concerns had been heard. Council would make sure the stipulations happened and that
was a win for the residents.
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
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Mr. Phelps said the City's noise ordinance was much stricter than the County's. Residents
should contact his office if there were noise or construction occurring outside the allowed
timeframe.
22. ORDINANCE NO. 021-70
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
SOUTHEAST CORNER OF NORTHERN AVENUE AND COTTON LANE IN THE CITY OF
GLENDALE CONSISTING OF APPROXIMATELY 36 ACRES TO BE KNOWN AS
ANNEXATION AREA NO. 227: 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
Ms. Bower read the ordinance by title.
Ms. Perry said the annexation request involved approximately 36 acres for a mixed-use
development. The area was designated Regional Mixed Use in the General Plan. The
property was currently within the Maricopa County jurisdiction and zoned Planned Industrial
(IND -1) and Intermediate Commercial (C-2). The most compatible City zoning district was
M-1 (Light Industrial) and C-2 (General Commercial). If the annexation was approved, the
next agenda item would rezone the property from M-1 and C-2 to PAD (Planned Area
Development). The proposed PAD zoning district would allow for industrial, commercial, and
multi -family residential uses.
A motion was made by Councilmember Joyce Clark, seconded by Councilmember Lauren
Tolmachoff to adopt Ordinance No. 021-70.
AYE: Mayor Jerry Weiers
Vice Mayor Ian Hugh
Councilmember Jamie Aldama
Councilmember Joyce Clark
Councilmember Ray Malnar
Councilmember Lauren Tolmachoff
Councilmember Bart Turner
Passed
23. ORDINANCE NO. 021-71
AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, MARICOPA COUNTY,
ARIZONA, REZONING 36 ACRES LOCATED AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF
NORTHERN AVENUE AND COTTON LANE FROM M-1 (LIGHT INDUSTRIAL) AND C-2
(GENERAL COMMERCIAL) TO PAD (PLANNED AREA DEVELOPMENT) FOR A
DEVELOPMENT PLAN ENTITLED "COTTON NORTHERN MIXED USE PLANNED AREA
DEVELOPMENT"; AMENDING THE ZONING MAP; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE
DATE; AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO RECORD A CERTIFIED COPY OF THE
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ORDINANCE (PUBLIC HEARING).
Presented by: Tabitha Perry, Interim Planning Manager
Ms. Bower read the ordinance by title.
Ms. Perry said the 36 -acre property was located at the southeast corner of Northern Avenue
and Cotton Lane. The request for the project entitled "Cotton Northern Mixed Use Planned
Area Development" was to rezone the property from M-1 (Light Industrial) and C-2 (General
Commercial) to PAD (Planned Area Development) to allow for a mixed-use development
consisting of commercial, industrial and residential uses.
Ms. Perry said the applicant was proposing to construct industrial & commercial buildings on
approximately 24 acres and 144 multi -family residential units on approximately 14 acres. She
said the site was challenging and flexibility was necessary. There was a 100 -foot electrical
easement and a 15 -foot wide utility and access easement. On October 7, 2021, the Planning
Commission recommended approval subject to stipulations.
Councilmember Turner asked what was planned for the northwest corner of the property.
Ms. Perry said the property was owned by a church and there was no annexation or project
request for the site.
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 Councilmember Jamie
Aldama to adopt Ordinance No. 021-71.
Councilmember Clark was in support of the project because it was better that it be
developed in the City rather than the County. The Council policy discouraged residential
in the area. She did not like residential on the site because it sent the wrong message to
developers. The residential was on just 14 acres of the 36 -acre site, but the entire
acreage was used to calculate dwelling units per acre to meet Luke Air Force Base's
requirement of 4 dwelling units per acre.
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
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24. ORGANICS LOOP 303 ANNEXATION APPLICATION AN -229 (PUBLIC HEARING)
LOCATED AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF BETHANY HOME ROAD AND SARIVAL
AVENUE
Presented by: Tabitha Perry, Interim Planning Manager
Ms. Bower read the item by title.
Ms. Perry said Organics Loop 303 was a 75 -acre parcel located at the southwest corner of
Bethany Home Road and Sarival Avenue. The current County zoning was RU -43 and the
applicant proposed to rezone the property to PAD for an industrial center.
Mayor Weiers opened the public hearing.
No one wished to speak.
Mayor Weiers closed the public hearing.
25. PARKWAY 303 WEST ANNEXATION AN -231 APPLICATION (PUBLIC HEARING)
LOCATED AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF PEORIA AVENUE AND COTTON LANE
Presented by: Tabitha Perry, Interim Planning Manager
Ms. Bower read the item by title.
Ms. Perry said Parkway 303 West was a 262.6 -acre parcel located at the southeast corner of
Peoria Avenue and Cotton Lane. It was currently zoned RU -43 in Maricopa County. The
applicant proposed to rezone the property to PAD for commercial and industrial development.
Mayor Weiers opened the public hearing.
No one wished to speak.
Mayor Weiers closed the public hearing.
ORDINANCES
26. ORDINANCE NO. 021-72
AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, MARICOPA COUNTY,
ARIZONA, AMENDING GLENDALE CITY CODE CHAPTER 25 (NUISANCES), ARTICLE VI
(DAMAGED BUILDINGS), BY ADDING SECTION 25-77 (SLUM PROPERTY
DESIGNATION).
Presented by: Rick St. John, Deputy City Manager
Ms. Bower read the ordinance by title.
Mr. St. John said the proposed ordinance would add the ability to designate a rental property
as a slum property, file assessments and liens, establish a hearing officer to hear appeals,
and establish an appeal process.
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A motion was made by Councilmember Jamie Aldama, seconded by Vice Mayor Ian
Hugh to adopt Ordinance No. 021-72.
Councilmember Aldama said property owners were on notice to keep their properties in
compliance.
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
Other: Councilmember Joyce Clark (ABSENT)
Passed
27. ORDINANCE NO. 021-73
AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, MARICOPA COUNTY,
ARIZONA, AMENDING GLENDALE CITY CODE BY ADDING CHAPTER 30, ARTICLE
IV -PAVEMENT PRESERVATION ORDINANCE.
Presented by: Don Bessler, PWLF, Director of Engineering
Ms. Bower read the ordinance by title.
Mr. Bessler said the proposed ordinance would codify the rules around pavement cuts on
street surfaces. The purpose was to preserve City assets and investments, extend the life of
street pavement and reduce maintenance costs. The feedback from utility companies had
been incorporated into the ordinance.
A motion was made by Councilmember Bart Turner, seconded by Councilmember Joyce
Clark to adopt Ordinance No. 021-73.
Councilmember Aldama thanked Mr. Bessler for an outstanding item. He commended
him for his leadership.
Councilmember Tolmachoff thanked Mr. Bessler and his team. Residents were investing
millions in pavement and the ordinance went a long way to protect that investment.
Councilmember Turner said pavement cuts shortened the life of the pavement by as much
as ten year which amounted to millions of dollars. It was important.
The vote on the motion was:
AYE: Mayor Jerry Weiers
Vice Mayor Ian Hugh
Councilmember Jamie Aldama
Councilmember Joyce Clark
Councilmember Ray Malnar
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Councilmember Lauren Tolmachoff
Councilmember Bart Turner
Passed
28. ORDINANCE NO. 021-74
AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, MARICOPA COUNTY,
ARIZONA, AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF EASEMENTS, WARRANTY DEEDS 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 maps of dedication, deeds and easements were in support of both private
development and City projects throughout the City. Staff recommended approval so that the
City could maintain and operate its infrastructure.
A motion was made by Councilmember Ray Malnar, seconded by Councilmember Lauren
Tolmachoff to adopt Ordinance No. 021-74.
AYE: Mayor Jerry Weiers
Vice Mayor Ian Hugh
Councilmember Jamie Aldama
Councilmember Joyce Clark
Councilmember Ray Malnar
Councilmember Lauren Tolmachoff
Councilmember Bart Turner
Passed
RESOLUTIONS
29. RESOLUTION NO. R21-110
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, MARICOPA COUNTY,
ARIZONA, ESTABLISHING WATER AND SEWER USER RATES PURSUANT TO
GLENDALE CITY CODE; AND SETTING FORTH EFFECTIVE DATES.
Presented by: Vicki Rios, Assistant City Manager
Craig Johnson, P.E., Director, Water Services
Ms. Bower read the resolution by title.
Ms. Rios requested that Council first conduct a public hearing regarding proposed water and
sewer rates. After the public hearing, staff requested Council adopt a resolution adjusting the
water and sewer rates effective for bills issued on or after January 1, 2022 and continuing
each January through 2026 respectively. The proposed water rate revenue increase was
4.3% and the increase for sewer rate revenue increase was 3.0% each year.
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A motion was made by Councilmember Lauren Tolmachoff, seconded by Councilmember
Jamie Aldama to adopt Resolution No. R21-110.
Councilmember Tolmachoff said she would be offering an amendment to the main motion.
Council had established a precedent of establishing rates in 2 -year increments. She
believed it was more prudent to be absolutely certain that the rates would
accommodate what the City's costs were. There was too much uncertainty to adopt a
5 -year rate plan. The 5 -year plan could be used if at the end of the two years, Council saw
that it worked to cover costs.
A motion was made by Councilmember Lauren Tolmachoff, seconded by Councilmember
Joyce Clark to amend the resolution to implement the rate increases in January 2022 and
January 2023 and then reassess at the end of the two years.
Councilmember Aldama asked if Council adopted the 5 -year plan, could it be reviewed
after two years.
Mr. Phelps said that was correct.
Councilmember Aldama did not think it made sense to adopt a 2 -year plan and go through
the process again if the 5 -year plan could be reviewed at the 2 -year mark.
Councilmember Tolmachoff said there was a very good chance that costs would increase
because of the Colorado River shortage. The cost to deliver the water would not go down
even though less water would be delivered and sold. She did not want to adopt a 5 -year
plan and then have to go back and increase it.
Mayor Weiers asked if less water was delivered, would the City be charged more for the
water.
Mr. Johnson said that was correct. The operations and maintenance costs for the canal,
remained the same and was shared by the users. If there were less users, the same price
was shared and the price per acre foot would go up.
Mr. Phelps said if Council adopted the 5 -year plan and projections were met, no new rate
increase would be necessary. At any and all times, Council had the right to adjust rates if
circumstances changed.
Mayor Weiers said if Council could revisit the rates at any time, he did not know what the
amendment would accomplish other than making it mandatory that the rates be addressed
in two years.
Councilmember Tolmachoff did not want to tell residents that rates were set for the next
five years when there was not a lot of certainty and an adjustment was likely. The City
could probably be certain for the next two years and a precedent had been established for
setting rates every two years.
Councilmember Malnar disagreed with Councilmember Tolmachoffs argument. There
was nothing wrong with informing the residents of what the expected rate would be for the
next five years. Everyone knew that inflation could kick in or anything could happen to
cause things to get out of whack and require an adjustment. He hoped Council would be
reluctant to go back into the plan and raise the rates even if there were increases. The
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City should do everything it could to absorb the increases and reduce costs to keep the
rate that was promised.
Councilmember Turner said the amendment would require the Council to look at the rates
in two years. When he became a Councilmember, rates had not been adjusted for over
ten years and a large adjustment had been necessary. He did not want to put a future
Council in that same situation. The rates should be adopted every two years. He said
there were Councilmembers who were reluctant to adopt 5 -year contracts so things that
had such an immediate impact on residents should be addressed on a more frequent
interval.
Councilmember Aldama said his district needed adequate water all of the time and that
was why he supported the plan as proposed. A lot of staff time had been invested in the
current plan, and he did not want to do it again in two years. Council could review the
rates at any time.
Councilmember Tolmachoff was not talking about not adopting rate increases. She had
voted previously for the rate increases because she understood the need for
infrastructure. She did not know why a 5 -year plan was developed when rates had
previously been approved in 2 -year increments.
Councilmember Clark agreed with Council Tolmachoff. Traditionally, the City had looked
at the rates every two years. She could not see a reason to abandon that practice. She
wanted to review the rates in two years. If provided an opportunity to inform rate payers of
exactly what the City was doing with water and sewer rates.
Vice Mayor Hugh asked if there would be any harm in adopting a 2 -year plan.
Mr. Johnson said there was no harm in a 2 -year plan. It would give staff 18 months to
review the revenue and update Council.
Mr. Phelps said the largest impact on the rate was not going to be supply. There was a
specific, long range capital improvement plan for making improvements to the plant,
development of supply, replace redundancy and an aging infrastructure and address new
purification regulations. Having predictability on a 5 -year rate structure was most
advantageous. At any time, every year, Council could readjust the rates. It meant that the
City would not have to stop the process and have staff re-engage with the public.
Mayor Weiers said if Council adopted the 5 -year plan, it could still revisit the rates every
year. He asked if there was a possibility that the rates would decrease.
Mr. Johnson said, based on the capital improvement plan, he did not see a possibility of
the rates being lowered.
Mayor Weiers did not see a difference between adopting a 2 -year plan or a 5 -year plan.
Mayor Weiers opened the public hearing.
No wished to speak.
Mayor Weiers closed the public hearing.
The vote on the amendment was:
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AYE: Councilmember Joyce Clark
Councilmember Lauren Tolmachoff
Councilmember Bart Turner
NAY: Mayor Jerry Weiers
Vice Mayor Ian Hugh
Councilmember Jamie Aldama
Councilmember Ray Malnar
Failed
Councilmember Clark did respect Mr. Johnson's advice. She did find that the case was
made for raising the rate at some time. She did have a problem with redundancy. It was
not a critical element but was something that the City would like to accomplish over time.
The rates did not take into accournt the tremendous growth in the City. She also had a
problem with the compounding of the rates and thought there should be an adjustment for
that.
Councilmember Tolmachoff would gladly support a 2 -year increment as had been done in
the past. She was not comfortable adopting a 5 -year rate plan.
Councilmember Turner said it was crucial to review the rates on a regular basis. He
believed Council had requested a 2 -year plan. It was in the best interest of the City that
the Council have to look at the rates on a 2 -year basis.
The vote on the main motion was:
AYE: Mayor Jerry Weiers
Vice Mayor Ian Hugh
Councilmember Jamie Aldama
Councilmember Ray Malnar
NAY: Councilmember Joyce Clark
Councilmember Lauren Tolmachoff
Councilmember Bart Turner
Passed
NEW BUSINESS
30. AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH
PLAZA DEL RIO MANAGEMENT CORPORATION TO DEVELOP MARKETING AND
BRANDING MATERIALS 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
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Ms. Bower read the item by title.
Mr. Friedman was requesting Council approve a professional services agreement with Plaza
del Rio Management Corporation to serve as the owner's representative for the purpose of
developing a communications plan to include marketing and branding materials for the entire
63 -acre site located at the southeast corner of 95th Avenue and Cardinals Way. The
agreement included specific deliverables, timelines and associated costs. The agreement
was the next step in continuing to explore the project's viability with the City's development
partners and adjacent landowner.
Mr. Friedman said the deliverables included:
• A branding charette to develop the project name, design concepts, graphics, logos,
project identity, marketing and collateral materials
• A brand style guide for the logo to include color palette, typography, tagline, icons, value
proposition, messaging pillars and differentiators
• A comprehensive manual establishing the logo usage guideline
• Comprehensive communications plans and marketing materials to promote the site to
the open market
Mr. Friedman said the cost was not to exceed $26,100 and would be transferred from the
General Fund Contingency. The term of the agreement was 12 months, but staff expected an
earlier completion.
Councilmember Tolmachoff requested a spreadsheet of the running total of the expenses for
the project.
A motion was made by Councilmember Ray Malnar, seconded by Councilmember Jamie
Aldama to approve item 30.
Councilmember Turner said 10 acres of the site was privately -owned. He asked if the
private owner was participating in the costs on a prorated share.
Mr. Friedman said the private owner was not participating at this time.
Councilmember Clark supported the agreements with Plaza because each one put meat
on the bones of the idea. Right now, Council was in the concept phase for the property. It
was another building block in identifying the possibilities for the site.
Councilmember Tolmachoff believed in limited government and government staying out of
people's business. The project was basically government acting as a developer and
investor. She disagreed with that and government competing with private investment.
She did not believe taxpayer money should be used to compete with private investment.
Councilmember Turner said the project had yet to be presented to the public. As Mayor
Weiers had stated earlier, Maricopa County was the fastest growing county in the nation.
The City did not need to be incentivizing the Westgate area or covering the costs for
private landowners or competing with private developers. The City did not belong in the
developer role. Taxpayers had already incentivized development in that area, and it was
time they reaped the benefits. If the City wanted to put the property on the market, it
should just sell the property.
The vote on the motion was:
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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
COUNCIL COMMENTS AND SUGGESTIONS
Councilmember Aldama said it was the last weekend for Live @ Murphy Park, The series would
continue in December.
Councilmember Clark held her district meeting last week. It was the first district meeting she had held
in over a year. She thanked staff for the informative presentations.
Councilmember Malnar recognized the Streets and Engineering Departments for the work being done
on Cactus Road, between 51 st Avenue and 59th Avenue. He was very impressed with the process. It
had been quick and efficient with very little traffic issues.
Councilmember Malnar recognized the 161st Air Refueling Wing of the Air National Guard. He had
observed the Wing's air tanker refueling training of ten F -35s last weekend.
Councilmember Tolmachoff said she and Coucilmember Malnar would be hosting a shred event
Saturday at the Foothills Library from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Councilmember Tolmachoff said her next district meeting would be held on December 2nd at 5:30 p.m.
at the Foothills Recreation and Aquatics Center.
Vice Mayor Hugh said his district meeting was October 27th at Manistee Ranch.
Mayor Weiers said the organization that provided the ride -along with the Air National Guard was the
Patriot Air National Guard (PANG). He had been a board member of PANG for several years.
CITIZEN COMMENTS
None
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Weiers adjourned the meeting at 7:59 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 26th day of October,
2021. 1 further certify that the meeting was duly called and held and that a quorum was
present.
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Dated this 10th day of November, 2021.
Julie6,Kower, MMC, City Clerk
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