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Meeting Minutes
Tuesday, January 9, 2024
12:30 P.M.
Workshop Meeting
Civic Center
City Council
Mayor Jerry Weiers
Vice Mayor Joyce Clark
Councilmember Jamie Aldama
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 Joyce Clark
Councilmember Jamie Aldama
Councilmember Ian Hugh
Councilmember Ray Malnar
Councilmember Lauren Tolmachoff
Councilmember Bart Turner
Also Present: Kevin Phelps, City Manager
Michael Bailey, City Attorney
Marcela Moreno, Deputy City Clerk
WORKSHOP SESSION
1. COUNCIL ITEM OF SPECIAL INTEREST - REPEAT OFFENDER ORDINANCE
Presented by: Rick St. John, Deputy City Manager
Ms. Moreno read the item by title.
Mr. St. John requested consensus to move forward with the scope of work for Councilmember
Tolmachoff s Council Item of Special Interest regarding adopting a repeat offender ordinance
for repeat violators of the City code.
Councilmember Tolmachoff was concerned about the havoc repeat offenders created in
neighborhoods. She would like a prosecutor added to prosecute repeat offenders, similar to
what was done with fireworks.
Councilmember Turner agreed with the concept.
Councilmember Malnar said something needed to be done to stop repeat offenders. He agreed
with the concept.
Councilmember Aldama concurred and asked for data to be brought back on the staff time
being spent on repeat offenders.
Vice Mayor Clark asked what the current policy was.
Mr. St. John said that on the third offense, a letter was sent from the City, identifying the
property as a repeat offender. If there was a fourth or subsequent offense in a 12-month
period, a citation was issued.
Vice Mayor Clark agreed that the current policy needed changing.
Mayor Weiers requested information as to whether a violator was a renter or homeowner_
Mayor Weiers said there was consensus to move forward.
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2. COUNCIL DISCUSSION REGARDING SELECTION OF A VICE MAYOR
Presented by: Ryan Lee, Intergovernmental Programs Director
Ms. Moreno read the item by title.
Mr. Lee said the City Charter required Council to appoint a member of Council to serve a
one-year term as Vice Mayor at the first workshop meeting in January of each year. The item
was on the agenda for tonight's voting meeting.
Vice Mayor Clark thanked Council for appointing her as Vice Mayor. She said it had been an
honor and a privilege to serve. She intended to nominate Councilmember Hugh as the next
Vice Mayor at the voting meeting.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
Mr. Phelps presented information regarding the progress of the Downtown Campus Reinvestment
Project.
Mr. Phelps thanked Council for attending the 20th anniversary of the Desert Diamond Arena.
CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT
No report
COUNCIL ITEMS OF SPECIAL INTEREST
Councilmember Turner requested data that showed whether the proactive steps being taken on
fireworks were working.
Councilmember Turner requested data (interactions, warnings, citations) from neighborhoods
regarding loud vehicles.
MOTION AND CALL TO ENTER INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION
A motion was made by Councilmember Bart Turner, seconded by Councilmember Ray
Malnar to hold an executive session.
AYE: Mayor Jerry Weiers
Vice Mayor Joyce Clark
Councilmember Jamie Aldama
Councilmember Ian Hugh
Councilmember Ray Malnar
Councilmember Lauren Tolmachoff
Councilmember Bart Turner
Passed
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EXECUTIVE SESSION
Council met in executive session at 12:44 p.m. for:
. Discussion/consultation with the City Attorney for legal advice, discussion and consultation
regarding the City's position in pending or contemplated litigation, including settlement
discussions conducted in order to avoid or resolve litigation pursuant to A.R.S. §
38-431.03(A)(3)(4)
. 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 5450 W Northern Ave,
Glendale, AZ 85302 pursuant to A.R.S. §§ 38-431.03 (A)(3)(4)(7)
. Discussion regarding appointments and 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 Lauren Tolmachoff, seconded by Councilmember
Ian Hugh to adjourn the executive session.
AYE: Mayor Jerry Weiers
Vice Mayor Joyce Clark
Councilmember Jamie Aldama
Councilmember Ian Hugh
Councilmember Ray Malnar
Councilmember Lauren Tolmachoff
Councilmember Bart Turner
Passed
Mayor Weiers adjourned the executive session at 1:48 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Weiers adjourned the meeting at 1:48 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 9th day of January,
2024. 1 further certify that the meeting was duly called and held and that a quorum was
present.
Dated this 18th day of January, 2024.
J li . Bower, MMC, City Clerk
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