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Meeting Minutes
Tuesday, June 14, 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
Mayor Weiers called the meeting to order at 12;30 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Present: Mayor Jerry Weiers
Vice Mayor Jamie Aldama
Councilmember Joyce Clark
Councilmember Ian Hugh
Councilmember Lauren Tolmachoff
Councilmember Bart Turner
Absent: Councilmember Ray Malnar
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
Councilmember Malnar arrived after the roll was called at 12:31 p.m.
WORKSHOP SESSION
1. COUNCIL ITEM OF SPECIAL INTEREST - MONOPOLE UPDATE #3
Presented by: Don Bessler, PWLF, Director of Engineering
Ms. Bower read the item by title.
Mr. Bessler provided the third update related to monopoles at various locations throughout the
City. He gave a brief overview of past discussions and provided answers for six follow up items,
as requested by Council.
Vice Mayor Aldama asked how many monopoles and small cell poles were not stealth.
Mr. Bessler did not have the number but explained most poles were not stealth.
Vice Mayor Aldama requested information on the process to make existing poles stealth.
Councilmember Tolmachoff recalled a previous discussion on a good neighbor policy. With
Council consensus, she would like to further discuss the policy for poles on City property near
residential homes.
Councilmember Turner said regarding fire station 156, he felt there should have been more
situational awareness as to the impacts of moving and increasing the height of the pole for the
neighboring residents.
Councilmember Clark was in favor of pursuing a good neighbor policy.
There was consensus to pursue a good neighbor policy.
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Vice Mayor Aldama commented on the work done by staff to create a policy for residents.
Mayor Weiers requested that options be shared with vendors who installed the poles.
Councilmember Tolmachoff asked if there were incentives that could be used to install poles
that were more aesthetically pleasing.
2. PRESENTATION REGARDING CITY CODE CHAPTER 24 REVISION ON LOT SIZE
DISTINCTIONS
Presented by: Rick St. John, Deputy City Manager
The item was pulled from the agenda.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
Mr. Phelps said ASM Global experienced record-breaking attendance and its highest grossing month
of May for the arena. Over a two-week period, the arena had 63,000 attendees, hosted four premium
concerts and a televised boxing championship.
Mr. Phelps said the Commercial Real Estate Development Association (NAIOP), held its annual
industry awards at the Arizona Biltmore. Several Glendale projects had received nominations and
awards at the event.
Mr. Phelps said the City received two unsolicited offers to purchase City -owned property.The offers
would be discussed in executive session.
CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT
No report
COUNCIL ITEMS OF SPECIAL INTEREST
Councilmember Tolmachoff requested a discussion regarding aligning development of City -owned
property with the existing policy for the sale or disposition of City -owned property.
Vice Mayor Aldama requested additional information on the upcoming City Hall renovation project
specifically regarding the relocation of trees, bricks in the park and whether Council would be part of
the design of the building.
Councilmember Tolmachoff was in support of Vice Mayor Aldama's request.
MOTION AND CALL TO ENTER INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Jamie Aldama, seconded by Councilmember Ian
Hugh to hold an executive session.
AYE: Mayor Jerry Weiers
Vice Mayor Jamie Aldama
Councilmember Joyce Clark
Councilmember Ian Hugh
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Councilmember Ray Malnar
Councilmember Lauren Tolmachoff
Councilmember Bart Turner
Passed
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Council met in executive session at 12:54 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 city -owned property located at the Southwest
corner of 91 st Avenue and Cardinals Way pursuant to A.R.S. §§ 38-431.03 (A)(3)(4)(7)
. 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 property located at the Southwest corner of 95th
Avenue and Cardinals Way pursuant to A.R.S. §§ 38-431.03 (A)(3)(4)(7)
. 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 property located at 6832 N 58th Ave, Glendale,
AZ 85301 pursuant to A.R.S. §§ 38-431.03 (A)(3)(4)(7)
. 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 property located at Lamar Road and 79th
Avenue pursuant to A.R.S. §§ 38-431.03 (A)(3)(4)(7)
. 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 property located at Glendale Avenue and 54th
Avenue pursuant to A.R.S. §§ 38-431.03 (A)(3)(4)(7)
. Discussion regarding appointments and other matters relating to various boards, commissions
and other bodies pursuant to A.R.S. § 38-431.03(A)(3)(4)
A motion was made by Councilmember Ray Malnar, seconded by Councilmember Joyce
Clark to adjourn the executive session.
AYE: Mayor Jerry Weiers
Vice Mayor Jamie Aldama
Councilmember Joyce Clark
Councilmember Ian Hugh
Councilmember Ray Malnar
Councilmember Lauren Tolmachoff
Councilmember Bart Turner
Passed
Mayor Weiers adjourned the executive session at 3:35 p.m.
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ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Weiers adjourned the meeting at 3:35 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 14th day of June,
2022. 1 further certify that the meeting was duly called and held and that a quorum was
present.
Dated this 17th day of June, 2022.
Ju �e ower, MMC, City Clerk
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