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Meeting Minutes
Tuesday, May 14, 2024
12:30 P.M.
Workshop Meeting
Civic Center
City Council
Mayor Jerry Weiers
Vice Mayor Ian Hugh
Councilmember Leandro Baldenegro
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 Leandro Baldenegro
Councilmember Joyce Clark
Councilmember Ray Malnar
Councilmember Lauren Tolmachoff
Absent: Councilmember Bart Turner
Also Present: Kevin Phelps, City Manager
Michael Bailey, City Attorney
Julie K. Bower, City Clerk
Councilmember Baldenegro attended the meeting telephonically.
Councilmember Turner arrived after the roll was called at 12:37 p.m.
WORKSHOP SESSION
COUNCIL ITEM OF SPECIAL INTEREST - ADOPTING A REPEAT OFFENDER ORDINANCE
Presented by: Rick St. John, Deputy City Manager
Ms. Bower read the item by title.
Mr. St. Jon presented proposed changes to the draft ordinance regarding the definition of
"repeat offender" and "violation" and the minimum and maximum fines for an offense.
Councilmember Malnar asked if a repeat offense was of the same type of violation.
Mr. St. John said that was correct.
Councilmember Tolmachoff was in support of the proposed ordinance and thought it would
address the problem.
Councilmember Clark was in support of the ordinance as written.
Mayor Weiers said there was Council consensus to move forward with the proposed ordinance.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
Mr. Phelps said the Desert Diamond Arena had initiated an employee community initiative. Arena
employees picked up trash around the Westgate Entertainment District last weekend.
Mr. Phelps said the Arizona Rattlers were coming out of a 3-game winning streak, and he encouraged
everyone to support the team.
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Mr. Phelps said the groundbreaking for the Heroes Park sports complex would take place on Friday.
CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT
No report
COUNCIL ITEMS OF SPECIAL INTEREST
Councilmember Tolmachoff requested the review of the short-term rental ordinance to determine if
additional requirements should be added.
Councilmember Turner requested a review of the 8,000 square foot limit for accessory dwelling units
to determine if it could be reduced to 7,000 square feet. He requested that it be brought forward for
discussion.
MOTION AND CALL TO ENTER INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION
A motion was made by Councilmember Joyce Clark, seconded by Vice Mayor Ian Hugh to
hold an executive session.
AYE: Mayor Jerry Weiers
Vice Mayor Ian Hugh
Councilmember Leandro Baldenegro
Councilmember Joyce Clark
Councilmember Ray Malnar
Councilmember Lauren Tolmachoff
Councilmember Bart Turner
Passed
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Council met in executive session at 12:41 p.m. for:
. Discussion and or consultation, to consider its position, and to provide instruction/direction
regarding the appointment of the Presiding Judge and discussion/consultation for legal advice
with the City Attorney pursuant to A.R.S. §38-431.03(A)(1)(3)
. 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 pending or contemplated litigation, or in
settlement discussions conducted in order to avoid or resolve litigation re: Rare Earth, LLC.
pursuant to A.R.S. §38-431.03 (A)(3)(4)
. Discussion/consultation with the City Attorney to receive an update and legal advice regarding
Initiative INT-2023-01 pursuant to A.R.S. §§ 38-431.03 (A)(3)
. Discussion/consultation with the City Attorney to receive an update, to consider its position, and
to provide instruction/direction to the City Attorney regarding property located at 7215 N. 62nd
Avenue pursuant to A.R.S. §§ 38-431.03 (A)(3)
. Discussion/consultation with the City Attorney and City Manager to receive an update, to
consider Glendale's position, and to provide instruction/direction to the City Attorney and City
Manager regarding the City's position in connection with pending or contemplated litigation, or in
settlement discussions conducted to avoid or resolve litigation involving Glendale Avenue
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Reconstruction project between 91st Ave and State Highway 101 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 regarding a contract with the Plaza Companies that is the subject
of negotiations pursuant to A.R.S. §38-431.03 (A)(3)(4)
A motion was made by Councilmember Joyce Clark, seconded by Vice Mayor Ian Hugh to
adjourn the executive session.
AYE: Mayor Jerry Weiers
Vice Mayor Ian Hugh
Councilmember Leandro Baldenegro
Councilmember Joyce Clark
Councilmember Ray Malnar
Councilmember Lauren Tolmachoff
Councilmember Bart Turner
Passed
Mayor Weiers adjourned the executive session at 3:47 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Weiers adjourned the meeting at 3:47 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 May,
2024. 1 further certify that the meeting was duly called and held and that a quorum was
present.
Dated this 16th day of May, 2024.
J ie K. Bove, MMC, City Clerk
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