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Meeting Minutes
Tuesday, February 22, 2022
12:30 P.M.
Workshop Meeting
Council Chambers
City Council
Mayor Jerry Weiers
Vice Mayor Jamie Aldama
Councilmember Joyce Clark
Councilmember Ian Hugh
Councilmember Ray Malnar
Councilmember Lauren Tolmachoff
Councilmember Bart Turner
CALL TO ORDER
Vice Mayor Aldama called the meeting to order at 12:30 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Present: Vice Mayor Jamie Aldama
Councilmember Joyce Clark
Councilmember Ian Hugh
Councilmember Ray Malnar
Councilmember Lauren Tolmachoff
Councilmember Bart Turner
Absent: Mayor Jerry Weiers
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
Vice Mayor Aldama said Mayor Weiers was absent because he was representing the City at a meeting
with the Economic Council and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) regarding
placement of a NASA data and reasoning fabric center in the region.
WORKSHOP SESSION
1. 360 -DEGREE VIRTUAL TOUR TO HELP PROMOTE GLENDALE AS A PREMIER TRAVEL
AND BUSINESS DESTINATION
Presented by: Jim Burke, Director, Public Facilities, Recreation & Special Events
Danielle Dutsch, Convention & Visitors Bureau Administrator
Ms. Bower read the item by title.
Mr. Burke said virtual tours had gained popularity since the beginning of the COVID-19
pandemic. He said the 360 virtual tour would preview the Westgate area. More destinations
and amenities would be added in the future. The 360 virtual tour allowed planners to vet
venues online and showed the proximity between event venues, attractions, hotels, and dining
options.
Ms. Dutsch presented the 360 virtual tour.
Councilmember Clark asked if the convention center was included in the Renaissance Hotel's
virtual tour.
Ms. Dutsch said that was correct.
Councilmember Clark asked if the Civic Center was included.
Ms. Dutsch said the Civic Center had an existing virtual tour.
Councilmember Turner asked who the target audience was for the virtual tours.
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Ms. Dutsch said the target audience included event attendees, meeting planners and leisure
visitors.
Councilmember Turner suggested incorporating City parks as a way for attendees and
planners to explore other areas of the City for leisure activities or additional events.
Mr. Burke said other City amenities would be added as the program progressed.
Vice Mayor Aldama asked what type of data was used to identify focus areas.
Ms. Dutsch said Westgate was selected due to the location of hotels and available meeting
space.
Councilmember Tolmachoff asked if leads were generated and if so, how was the follow-up
conducted.
Ms. Dutsch said reports could be generated with contact information.
Vice Mayor Aldama suggested promoting the City's slogan that Glendale was a place to live,
work and play. It should encourage visitors to visit residential areas when looking for a new
place to live.
Councilmember Clark asked how the casual visitor, not attending an event, could view the
virtual tour.
Ms. Dutsch said the tour would be available on the website and a link would be embedded
within email signatures.
Presented by: Don Bessler, PWLF, Director of Engineering
The item was removed from the agenda.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
Mr. Phelps said Glendale's hotel occupancy rate was stronger than most of the neighboring areas. He
outlined future plans for expanding the virtual tour program.
Mr. Phelps said the inaugural Factors of Excellence Award Incentive Program had concluded, and a
celebration would be held Wednesday to celebrate the 45 employees selected for recognition along
with 39 semi-finalists. Each finalist received a $1,500 cash bonus and each semi-finalist received a
$200 cash bonus. The program would continue with minor changes in the following years.
Mr. Phelps announced Fire Chief Terri Garrison would be retiring on June 10th, after a 45 -year career
in public service. A national recruitment for the position would follow soon after.
CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT
No report
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COUNCIL ITEMS OF SPECIAL INTEREST
None
MOTION AND CALL TO ENTER INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION
A motion was made by Councilmember Joyce Clark, seconded by Councilmember Ian
Hugh to hold an executive session.
AYE: Vice Mayor Jamie Aldama
Councilmember Joyce Clark
Councilmember Ian Hugh
Councilmember Ray Malnar
Councilmember Lauren Tolmachoff
Councilmember Bart Turner
Other: Mayor Jerry Weiers (ABSENT)
Passed
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Council entered into executive session at 12:49 p.m. for:
. Discussion/consultation with the City Attorney and City Manager to receive an update, to
consider its position, and to provide instruction/direction to the City Attorney and City Manager
regarding Glendale's position in connection with contracts at Camelback Ranch pursuant to
A.R.S. §§ 38-431.03 (A)(3)(4)
. Discussion and or consultation, to consider its position, and to provide instruction/direction
regarding the appointment process for municipal judges pursuant to A.R.S. §38-431.03(A)(1)(3)
. Discussion and consultation with the City Attorney and City Manager to receive an update,
consider its position and provide instruction and direction to the City Attorney and City Manager
regarding Glendale's position in connection with agreements associated with the Arena pursuant
to A.R.S. § 38-431.03(A)(3)(4)(7)
A motion was made by Councilmember Bart Turner, seconded by Councilmember Lauren
Tolmachoff to adjourn the executive session.
AYE: Vice Mayor Jamie Aldama
Councilmember Joyce Clark
Councilmember Ian Hugh
Councilmember Ray Malnar
Councilmember Lauren Tolmachoff
Councilmember Bart Turner
Other: Mayor Jerry Weiers (ABSENT)
Passed
Vice Mayor Aldama adjourned the executive session at 1:53 p.m.
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ADJOURNMENT
Vice Mayor Aldama adjourned the meeting at 1:53 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 22nd day of February,
2022. 1 further certify that the meeting was duly called and held and that a quorum was
present.
Dated this 23rd day of February, 2022.
Julie K. Bower, MMC, City Clerk
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