8.23.2022 Regular Meeting Minutes DRAFT

D R A F T
REGULAR MEETING OF THE COMMON COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF EL MIRAGE
EL MIRAGE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
10000 N. EL MIRAGE ROAD
6:00 PM -TUESDAY, AUGUST 23, 2022
Minutes
 
 
         
   
1.
ROLL CALL
Present: Mayor Alexis Hermosillo; Councilmember Roy Delgado; Vice Mayor Monica Dorcey;
Councilmember Anita Norton; Councilmember David Shapera; Councilmember Donna Winston 
2.
CALL TO ORDER - MEETING CALLED TO ORDER AT 6:00 PM.
Pledge of Allegiance
Moment of Silence
Introduction of new City employees
Police Chief Paul Marzocca introduced Lieutenant David Raphael, Officer Jared Stemme, Officer
Sutton, Property and Evidence Technician Nathaly Nunez, Police Investigations and Charging
Specialist Danielle Howard and Management Support Assistant Jessica Lara. 
Public Works Director Nick Russo introduced Customer Service Manager Fenis Rodriguez.  
 
3.
PROCLAMATION
 
1.
Proclamation to proclaim August 18, 2022, as Never Give Up Day in El Mirage. (Administration)
Deputy Director of Intergovernmental Affairs Amber Wakeman provided background information
on Never Give Up Day and introduced the five recipients; Ms. Rikki Castro of Dysart High School,
Mr. Glenn Stark of VFW District 3, Mr. Greg Akers of VFW Post 285, Ms. Susan Freburg
representing the YMCA and Dr. Stacey McEnnan a volunteer at Dysart Community Center.  The
recipients each took pictures with Council. 
  
 
4.
CALL TO THE PUBLIC
Citizens desiring to speak on any issue within the jurisdiction of the public body may do so at this
time. Comments shall be limited to three (3) minutes per person and shall be addressed to the City
Council as a whole. At the conclusion of the Call to the Public, individual City Council Members
may (1) respond to criticism made by those who have spoken, (2) direct staff to review or follow
up on the matter, and/or (3) direct that the matter be put on a future agenda.
Resident Larry Harmon outlined his opposition to the proposed rezoning and construction of Agua
Fria riverbed for an RV storage business.  He discussed safety concerns, property values,
construction issues and crime concerns.  He also provided to the clerk a copy of the concerns being
brought forward by the residents in the neighborhood next to the development.

5.
CONSENT AGENDA
All items listed under the Consent Agenda will be voted on with one motion. If discussion is
desired regarding any Consent Agenda Item, that item will be removed from the Consent Agenda
and voted on separately.
 
1.
Consideration and action to approve the minutes of the Work Session and the Regular Council
meeting held Tuesday, July 12, 2022.  (City Clerk)
  
 
2.
Consideration and action to approve the destruction of municipal documents that have reached the
end of their retention period as authorized under A.R.S. §41-151.19 (City Clerk)
  
 
3.
Consideration and action to approve a one-year license agreement with the Motion Picture
Licensing Corporation (MPLC) for an Umbrella License at a cost not to exceed $350. (Community
Services)
  
 
4.
Consideration and action to approve a one-year license agreement with BMI for a Music License
for Local Government Entities at a cost not to exceed $391. (Community Services)
  
 
5.
Consideration and action to approve an IGA with Arizona DPS to assist DPS in providing law
enforcement security services for the State Farm Stadium in the City of Glendale, Arizona from
July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2027. (Police)  
  
 
6.
Consideration and action to approve the purchase with SHI for the replacement storage area
network in an amount not to exceed $78,759.69 with a contingency of $6240.31, for a total of
$85,000 utilizing Omnia Partners Contract 2018011-02. (Information Technology)
  
 
7.
Consideration and action to approve a contract with Woodruff Construction to provide safety
upgrades to the restrooms and surrounding area at Gentry Park in an amount not to exceed $92,000
and authorize the Finance Department to make any necessary transfers.  (Public Works)
  
 
8.
Consideration and action to approve a four-year extension to the current Destiny Software, Inc.
maintenance and support contract for AgendaQuick software at a prorated cost not to exceed
$6,067 for FY 22/23 (ending 6/30/2023), an annual amount not to exceed $7,280 for FY 23/24 and
FY 24/25, and an annual amount not to exceed $7,500 for FY 25/26.  (City Clerk) 
  
 
 
Vice Mayor Dorcey moved to approve Consent Agenda items 1-8 as presented; seconded by
Councilmember Shapera. 
 
Vote: 6 - 0 Passed - Unanimously
 
6.
REGULAR AGENDA
 
1.
Consideration and action to approve a five-year purchase agreement of Axon Enterprises'
Unlimited 7+Plan Bundle at a year one cost of $141,103.42 and an annual cost of $156,024.90 for
years two through five, and waiving the competitive bid process. (Police)
Chief Marzocca explained the benefits of purchasing the bundled software and included
information on how this program will assist with storing videos from body cameras on officers.  
  
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Councilmember Shapera asked if the program would be able to connect with residential security
cameras and Chief Marzocca stated yes they are compatible.  Councilmember Norton stated she is
amazed with the advancements of technology stating this purchase is well worth the cost and will
be great for the Police Department.  Vice Mayor Dorcey stated she is in favor of this item.  
Councilmember Winston asked if the blue tooth signal would affect civilian phones and Chief
Marzocca explained it would only work with body worn cameras on the police officers.  
Councilmember Delgado stated this will be a great help for block watch programs.  Mayor
Hermosillo stated she is in favor of this item and the efficiency it will add to the Police
Department.  Councilmember Winston asked if this program would work with programs that
utilize the cloud for storage and Chief Marzocca stated yes it can link to videos uploaded to the
cloud.  
 
 
Vice Mayor Dorcey moved to approve a five-year purchase agreement of Axon Enterprises'
Unlimited 7+plan Bundle at a year one cost of $141,103.42 and an annual cost of $156,024.90 for
years two through five and waiving the competitive bid process, as presented; seconded by
Councilmember Shapera. 
 
Vote: 6 - 0 Passed - Unanimously
 
2.
Consideration and action on a site plan approval zoning application for a proposed Healthcare /
Medical Facility or Clinic Use for an outpatient treatment center located at the southwest corner of
El Mirage Road and Cactus Road submitted by EYS West Valley Holdings LLC.  (Development
Services) 
Senior Planner Jose Macias presented background information on the site plan and the proposed
development for the location.  Councilmember Shapera stated this is a very good project and
staff did very well on the presentation.  Councilmember Delgado asked if the building could add a
second floor in the future and applicant ___________ stated yes, they will grow as much as
allowed.  Councilmember Norton asked if there would be an emergency entrance and
_____________ stated there would be with twenty-four/seven access.  Mayor Hermosillo stated
she is in favor of this project.  Councilmember Winston asked what the capacity would be in the
building and ___________ stated there would be thirty to forty patient beds with emergency triage
care available.  Vice Mayor Dorcey stated she is thrilled for this project and the City needs this
service. 
  
 
 
Vice mayor Dorcey moved to approve a site plan approval zoning application for a proposed
Healthcare/Medical Facility or Clinic Use for an outpatient treatment center located at the
southwest corner of El Mirage Road and Cactus Road submitted by EYS West Valley Holdings
LLC; seconded by Councilmember Shapera. 
 
Vote: 6 - 0 Passed - Unanimously
 
7.
CITY MANAGER'S COMMENTS & SUMMARY OF CURRENT EVENTS 
The City Council may not act upon any matter in the City Manager's summary but may have
general comment or questions.
City Manager Dyches had no comments.
 
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8.
MAYOR'S COMMENTS and COUNCIL SUMMARY OF CURRENT EVENTS 
The Mayor and City Council may not discuss or act upon any matter in the summary unless the
specific matter is properly noticed for legal action.
Mayor Hermosillo stated she is grateful for the response from the Police Department at the
previous weeks' school incident.  Vice Mayor Dorcey and Councilmember Delgado agreed with
Mayor Hermosillo.  Councilmember Norton also thanked the school district for their response.  
Councilmember Shapera thanked the Fire Department for their response to the incident.  He
further asked to receive additional information regarding vandalism and drug arrests in Gentry Park
during the past year as well as why there are no cameras installed at the new library.  City Manager
Dyches stated she would get the requested information to Councilmember Shapera as soon as
possible.  Councilmember Winston also thanked everyone who responded to the school incident
and reminded residents that Council cannot comment on open investigations; questions regarding
police incidents should be directed to Lieutenant Chavez at the Police Department.
 
9.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
 
1.
Consideration and action to convene into Executive Session pursuant to A.R.S. § 38-431.03.A.3.
for consultation with the City Attorney on discussing and providing legal advice on the process for
filling a Council vacancy.  (City Clerk)
  
 
 
Vice Mayor Dorcey moved to convene into Executive Session; seconded by Councilmember
Shapera. 
 
Vote: 6 - 0 Passed - Unanimously
 
10.
ADJOURNMENT - MEETING ADJOURNED AT 7:08 PM.
 
_____________________________
Alexis A. Hermosillo, Mayor
ATTEST:
______________________________
Sharon Antes, City Clerk
I hereby certify the aforementioned minutes are a true and accurate record of the Regular El Mirage City Council
Meeting held on Tuesday, August 23, 2022, and a quorum was present. 
  
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