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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - Minutes - City Council - Meeting Date: 3/26/2024City of Glendale 5850 West Glendale Avenue Glendale, Glendale A R I Z O N A Meeting Minutes Tuesday, March 26, 2024 12:30 P.M. Workshop Meet Civic Center 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 12:30 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 WORKSHOP SESSION 1. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, COMMUNITY PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT GRANT INVESTMENT RECOMMENDATIONS Presented by: Jean Moreno, Director, Community Services Matthew Hess, Revitalization Administrator 2. 3. The item was pulled from the agenda at the request of staff. BALANCED SCORECARD UPDATE Presented by: Jenny Durda, Director of Organizational Performance Ms. Bower read the item by title. Ms. Durda provided an update on the City's strategic planning program called Balanced Scorecard. She provided information on the following: . Tier 1 — the Citywide level . Tier 2 — the department level COUNCIL ITEM OF SPECIAL INTEREST - RENAMING AND DEDICATION OF THE GLENDALE COMMUNITY CENTER Presented by: John Kennedy, Director, Parks and Recreation Ms. Bower read the item by title. Mr. Kennedy provided information on renaming the Glendale Community Center in honor of former Councilmember Norma S. Alvarez and to dedicate the Glendale Community Center to three former Councilmembers, Manny Martinez, Tranquilino Garcia, and Joe Silva. Consideration for Council included the following: City Council Meeting Minutes - March 26, 2024 Page 2 of 7 . Community outreach . Present the findings to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission . Return to a future Council Workshop Councilmember Clark said there was consensus to go through the normal process. She liked the center being named for former elected officials. Mr. Kennedy said there were two similar requests that were going through the normal process. Councilmember Turner approved going through the normal process, but consideration for the recognition should be based on the contribution to the community outside of being on City Council. Councilmember Tolmachoff asked for clarification on the concept of naming the Community Center after one Councilmember and dedicating it to three others. Councilmember Aldama said staff was following the normal process. The Councilmembers were instrumental in bringing the Community Center to the City. The three Councilmembers had resided in the Ocotillo District. Because of their contributions to the community and the development of the center, he wanted to request dedicating the Community Center to them. Councilmember Clark said the estimated cost was $60,000. Councilmember Tolmachoff said the money should be spent on something in the community center rather than a dedication and renaming. Mr. Kennedy said the estimated cost for the signage was $16,000 not $60,000. Councilmember Turner said it was good for the community to recognize the people who made Glendale what it was. Councilmember Malnar agreed with following the normal process. Councilmember Hugh knew the families and wanted the matter to move forward. Mayor Weiers confirmed consensus to proceed. 4. COUNCIL ITEM OF SPECIAL INTEREST — VALLEY METRO'S RIDECHOICE PROGRAM Presented by: Kevin Link, Transit Administrator Ms. Bower read the item by title Mr. Abbas presented the following regarding Valley Metro's RideChoice Program: . City -provided Services . ADA Paratransit Services Within City Limits . On -Demand Same -day Service Within City Limits . Regional Services . ADA Paratransit Services . RideChoice Program Councilmember Tolmachoff said Valley Metro had indicated that trip costs were increasing, but the cost per trip was decreasing. The savings were being passed on to cities. She asked how the numbers for RideChoice were calculated. City Council Meeting Minutes - March 26, 2024 Page 3 of 7 Mr. Link said the numbers came from Valley Metro. The amount was higher because the City's trip lengths were longer and more disabled citizens used the service than other cities. Councilmember Tolmachoff said paratransit costs were very expensive. The other cities were saving money using RideChoice. She asked if the City could offer only that service to ADA-certified passengers. Mr. Phelps said staff could look at the numbers and bring it back to Council with more information at the next workshop. Councilmember Malnar agreed with Councilmember Tolmachoff. Councilmember Turner asked if there were any requirements to use RideChoice. Mr. Link said no, there were no restrictions. Councilmember Turner asked if the 50-mile cap was round trip or one way. Mr. Link said it was one way. Mayor Weiers asked if the other city was charged for the return trip. Mr. Link said only the resident's city was charged. Councilmember Tolmachoff asked what the process was for a trip to Mesa. Mr. Link said the resident would have had to book the return trip at the same time as the outgoing trip. The citizen would pay $4.00, and the City would pay the remaining cost. Councilmember Clark asked that more details be provided when the item was brought back to Council for further discussion at a future workshop. 5. COUNCIL ITEM OF SPECIAL INTEREST - PARTNERSHIP WITH LUKE AIR FORCE BASE TO BUILD AN INDOOR SMALL ARMS RANGE Presented by: Rick St. John, Deputy City Manager Ms. Bower read the item by title. Mr. St. John provided information to determine if the City would benefit from a potential partnership with Luke Air Force Base, through a Department of Defense program, to build a joint -use indoor small arms range at almost no cost to the City. Councilmember Clark asked if the City would have to acquire and pay for the site. Mr. St. John said if it was a City -owned site, the City would not have to pay. Councilmember Turner asked if the use was compatible with the Glendale Regional Public Safety Training Center (GRPSTC). Mr. St. John said the results of the GRPSTC Master Plan indicated it was not a viable location. Councilmember Tolmachoff asked who would use the facility. City Council Meeting Minutes - March 26, 2024 Page 4 of 7 Mr. St. John said it would be a City -owned facility. Luke Air Force Base would have first rights to the facility, and the City could rent it out when it was not in use by Luke Air Force Base. Mayor Weiers said there were a lot of benefits for the City to have an indoor small arms range. Councilmember Aldama asked where Glendale police officers currently trained with small caliber firearms. Mr. St. John said outdoors at the GRPSTC. Mayor Weiers confirmed Council consensus to move forward. 6. DOWNTOWN CAMPUS REINVESTMENT PROJECT UPDATE Presented by: Kevin R. Phelps, City Manager Ms. Bower read the item by title. Mr. Phelps provided an update on the Downtown Reinvestment Project that included: . Finalization of construction documents . Preparation and issuance of permits in May . Velma Teague library in April and June . GMP 3, a main contract for restoration of the building for furniture, fixtures and equipment Councilmember Aldama asked if there were any unforeseens to the infrastructure that would impede construction and costs. Mr. Phelps said there were things discovered but the City was still on track and on budget. Councilmember Aldama asked what was going to be done with the time capsule. Mr. Phelps said that was Council's decision. Options would be given to Council at a future meeting. Councilmember Turner asked what the scope of work was in the Council Chamber. Mr. Phelps said the lower area was being opened up to have access to the amphitheater. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT Mayor Weiers congratulated Mr. Phelps for being selected as a winner of the Phoenix Business Journal's 2024 Most Admired Leaders Awards. Mr. Phelps said the Final Four NCAA Tournament events would begin soon. The Reese's Final Four Friday would be open to the public. The public could watch the teams practice rand could also watch the All -Star Game, which allowed senior student athletes from different schools to participate. The first two games would be played on Saturday, April 6th and the championship game would be played on Monday, April 8th. Mr. Phelps said the City's Transportation Department had received the National Safety Council's Partner in Safety Award. City Council Meeting Minutes - March 26, 2024 Page 5 of 7 Mr. Phelps said the City had received an unsolicited offer for property, and it would be discussed in the executive session. CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT No report COUNCIL ITEMS OF SPECIAL INTEREST None MOTION AND CALL TO ENTER INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION A motion was made by Councilmember Bart Turner, seconded by Vice Mayor Ian Hugh to hold an executive session. AYE: Mayor Jerry Weiers Vice Mayor Ian Hugh Councilmember Jamie Aldama Councilmember Joyce Clark Councilmember Ray Malnar Councilmember Lauren Tolmachoff Councilmember Bart Turner Passed EXECUTIVE SESSION Council met in executive session at 1:41 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 property located at 4701 W Glendale 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 city -owned property near 71st Avenue and Butler Drive 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 Bart Turner, seconded by Vice Mayor Ian Hugh to adjourn the executive session. AYE: Mayor Jerry Weiers Vice Mayor Ian Hugh Councilmember Joyce Clark Councilmember Ray Malnar Councilmember Lauren Tolmachoff City Council Meeting Minutes - March 26, 2024 Page 6 of 7 Councilmember Bart Turner Other: Councilmember Jamie Aldama (ABSENT) Passed Mayor Weiers adjourned the executive session at 2:22 p.m. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Weiers adjourned the meeting at 2:22 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 March, 2024. 1 further certify that the meeting was duly called and held and that a quorum was present. Dated this 2nd day of April, 2024. uli . 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