City Council Minutes June 13, 2023
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City of Glendale 5850 West Glendale Avenue Glendale, AZ 85301 Meeting Minutes Tuesday, June 13, 2023 5:30 P.M. Voting Meeting Council Chambers City Council Mayor Jerry Weiers Vice Mayor Joyce Clark Councilmember Jamie Aldama Councilmember lan Hugh Councilmember Ray Mainar Councilmember Lauren Tolmachoff Councilmember Bart Turner CALL TO ORDER Mayor Weiers called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Mayor Jerry Weiers Vice Mayor Joyce Clark Councilmember Jamie Aldama Councilmember lan Hugh Councilmember Ray Malnar Councilmember Lauren Tolmachoff Councilmember Bart Turner Also Present: Kevin Phelps, City Manager Michael Bailey, City Attorney Julie K. Bower, City Clerk Vicki Rios, Assistant City Manager Jamsheed Mehta, Assistant City Manager PRAYER/INVOCATION The invocation was offered by Tim Lorenz, Church of Jesus Christ Latter Day Saints. POSTING OF COLORS PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES 1. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF THE MAY 23, 2023 VOTING MEETING Presented by: Julie K. Bower, City Clerk A motion was made by Councilmember lan Hugh, seconded by Councilmember Lauren Tolmachoff to approve the minutes of the May 23, 2023 voting meeting. AYE: Mayor Jerry Weiers Vice Mayor Joyce Clark Councilmember Jamie Aldama Councilmember lan Hugh Councilmember Ray Mainar Councilmember Lauren Tolmachoff Councilmember Bart Turner Passed CONSENT AGENDA 2. RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF LIQUOR LICENSE NO. 600000077-L12, ALTA MAR SUSHI BAR & GRILL, 5510 W CAMELBACK RD STE 9-13 RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF LIQUOR LICENSE NO. 600000026-L06, ROUND 1 BOWLING & AMUSEMENT, 7650 W ARROWHEAD TOWNE CTR SPACE ANC03 AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A LINKING AGREEMENT WITH GREENBERG TRAURIG, LLP FOR BOND COUNSEL SERVICES AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO AN AMENDMENT WITH CLIFTON LARSON ALLEN, LLP FOR EX AL AUDIT SERVICES AND TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXTEND THE AGREEMENT FOR AN ADDITIONAL ONE YEAR IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $654,323 FOR THE ENTIRE AGREEMENT INCLUDING ANY EXTENSIONS AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A REPRESENTATION AGREEMENT WITH BEACON SPORTS CAPITAL PARTNERS, LLC AND APPROVE THE EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO AMENDMENT NO. 3 TO THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT (C21-0560) WITH SAGUARO SUMMIT, LLC FOR HOLIDAY LIGHTS DISPLAY Presented by: Jessi Pederson, Assistant Director, Economic Development Councilmember Aldama said a scope of work was typically brought to Council but was not included in the item. He asked if the lighting plan included Catlin Court and would Murphy Park be exempted from lighting because of construction. Ms. Pederson said the item was an amendment to an existing agreement to establish a not to exceed amount of $350,000. Once that was approved, the lighting plan would be developed. She confirmed that the intention was to put lights throughout more of the downtown. The goal was to promote downtown during the Downtown Campus Reinvestment Project. Councilmember Aldama asked if Catlin Court would be included. Ms. Pederson said that was correct. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. Councilmember Aldama asked when the plan would be finalized and publicized so that business owners could plan for the holidays. Ms. Pederson said the plan for lighting and activities would be finalized as soon as possible. It would be provided to the downtown merchants through the downtown manager. Councilmember Aldama asked if any part of Murphy Park would be programmed for lighting. Ms. Pederson said the intention was to work around the fence line for the construction to provide adequate lighting to promote downtown. Councilmember Tolmachoff asked if the increased cost was in response to a bigger footprint or increased costs. Ms. Pederson said there was an expansion to the lighting footprint such as the Civic Center plaza and pedestrian alleyways. It would provide the opportunity to do that. In past years, the entire budget had not been used. AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH THE GREATER PHOENIX ECONOMIC COUNCIL AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH CONSOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. FOR DESIGN SERVICES FOR THE GLENDALE AVENUE SEWER RELIEF - PHASE || PROJECT AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR CAMELBACK RANCH WOMEN’S LOCKER ROOM ACCOMMODATIONS AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A JOB ORDER MASTER CONTRACT WITH JR. FILANC CONSTRUCTION COMPANY FOR WATER AND WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITIES CONTRACTING SERVICES AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A JOB ORDER MASTER CONTRACT WITH MGC CONTRACTORS, INC., FOR WATER AND WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITIES CONTRACTING SERVICES AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A JOB ORDER MASTER CONTRACT WITH HUNTER CONTRACTING COMPANY FOR WATER AND WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITIES CONTRACTING SERVICES AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INT RUCTION MANAGER AT RISK AGREEMEN WITH RUMMEL CONSTRUCTION, INC. FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE NOR LL PHASE 2B AT THE GLENDALE MUNICIPAL LANDFILL AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH ARRINGTON WATKIINS ARCHITECTS, LLC FOR PLANNING, DESIGN, AND CONSTRUCTION ADMINISTRATION SERVICES FOR THE NEW POLICE EVIDENCE RAGE FACILITY AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO AJOB ORDER MASTER CONTRACT WITH FELIX ONSTRUCTION COMPANY FOR WA D WAS ATER TREATMENT FACILITIES CONTRACTING SERVICES 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A JOB ORDER MASTER CONTRACT WITH SCHOFIELD CIVIL CONSTRUCTION, LLC FOR WATER AND WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITIES CONTRACTING SERVICES AUTHORIZATION TO E RINTO A LINKING AGREEMENT WITH UNIFIRST CORPORATION, FOR THE PURCHASE OF UNIFORMS WITH RELATED PRODUCTS AND SERVICES AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO AMENDMENT NO, 1 TO THE LINKING AGREEMENT WITH H&E EQUIPMENT SERVICES, INC., FOR THE COOPERATIVE PURCHASE OF FIRE APPARATUS AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A LINKING AGREEMENT WITH RUSH TRUCK CENTERS OF ARIZONA, INC., FOR THE CO TV} HASE OF SOLID TRUCKS AUTHORIZATION T! TER INTO ALINKIN REEMENT WITH SANDS R COMPANY FOR THE PERATIVE PUR F VEHICLES AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO AMENDMENT NO, 2 TO THE LINKING AGREEMENT WITH MINER OF ARIZONA, FOR ON-CALL DOOR AND GATE REPAIR AND PREVENTATIV! INTENANCE SERVICE IZATION TO ENTE NDMENT NO. 2 TO AGREEMENT C21- 0343 WITH GARTNER, INC. APPROVAL OF RYAN WOOLF LOGISTICS FINAL PLAT (FP22-20)_ AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT AND ADDENDUM WITH PROMIUM, LLC FOR ELEMENT LIMS SOFTWARE MAINTENANCE; AND TO RATIFY EXPENDITURES AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH BRINKMANN INSTRUMENTS, INC., DOING BUSINE METROHM USA, INC. FOR WATER QUALITY EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A LINKING AGREEMENT WITH ARIZONA PUMP RESOURCES, LLC FOR PUMP REPAIR SERVICE A motion was made by Councilmember Bart Turner, seconded by Councilmember Lauren Tolmachoff to approve Consent Agenda items 2 through 27. AYE: Mayor Jerry Weiers Vice Mayor Joyce Clark Councilmember Jamie Aldama Councilmember fan Hugh Councilmember Ray Malnar Councilmember Lauren Tolmachoff Councilmember Bart Turner Passed CONSENT RESOLUTIONS Ms. Bower read the Consent Resolutions items by title. 28. 29. 30. 31. 32. 33. RESOLUTION NO, R23- ARESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, MARI SOFA COUNTY, ARIZONA, AUTHORIZING AND CTING THE ENTERING | INFRASTR ARING A NT WIT NENA 2 FUND LLC. RESOLUTION N 3-39 A RESOLUTION OF T! OUNCIL OF TH TY OF GLENDALE, MARICOPA COUNTY, ARIZONA, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE ENTERING INTO OF AN INFRASTRU RE COST SHARING AGREEMENT WITH VIP INDUSTRIAL HOLDINGS, LLC. RESOLUTION NO. R23-40 F TH L OF THE CITY OF NDALE, MARICOPA COUNTY, A ARIZONA, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE AND EXPENDITURE OF A SUB-AWARD GRANT (NO. GR-ARPA-ACFAN-090122-01) FROM THE ARIZONA CHILD AND FAMILY ADVOCACY NETWORK, IN RESPONSE TO THE ARIZONA GOVERNOR'S OFFICE OF STRATEGIC PLANNING AND BUDGETING AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT PROJECT, IN THE APPROXIMATE AMOUNT OF $72,151.77 ON BEHALF OF THE GLENDALE POLICE DEPARTMENT FAMILY ADVOCACY CENTER. RESOLUTION NO, R23-41 ARESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, MARICOPA COUNTY, ARIZONA, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING T TERING INTO OF AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF PEORIA TO PROVIDE DETENTION AND WEEKEND COURT SERVICES FOR THE CITY OF PEORIA POLICE DEPARTMENT. RESOLUTION NO. R23-42 A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, MARICOPA COUNTY, ARIZONA, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE ENTERING INTO OF AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT WITH THE MARICOPA ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS (A EMENT NO. 1137A-0E TASK ORDER 16) FOR THE 67TH AVENUE BIKE LANES PHASE If PROJECT. RESOLUTION NO. R23-43 A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, MARICOPA COUNTY, ARIZONA, AUTHORIZING A\ ECTING THE ENTER INTO OF AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT WITH THE MARICOPA ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS (AGREEMENT NO. 1137A-OE TASK ORDER 15) FOR THE INSTALLATION OF SIDEWALK 75TH AVENUE 34. R ION NO. R23-44 A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, MARICOPA COUNTY, ARIZONA, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE ENTERING INTO OF ASYSTEM CONSERVATION IMPLEMENTATION AGREEMENT (SCIA) WITH THE UNITED STATES EAU OF RECLAMATION AND THE CENTRAL ARIZONA WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT (CAWCD) TO IMPLEMENT THE LOWER COLORADO CONSERVATION AND EFFICIENCY PROGRAM (LC CONSERVATION PROGRAM). 35. RESOLUTION NO. R23-45 ARESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, MARICOPA COUNTY, ARIZONA, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE ENTERING INTO OF AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT TO SHARE COSTS FOR THE TECHNICAL REVIEW OF THE SRP-CAP INTERCONNECTION FACILITY AMONG COST-SHARE PARTNERS AND SALT RIVER PROJECT AGRICULTURAL IMPROVEMENT AND POWER DISTRICT (SRP)._ 36. RESOLUTION NO. R23-46 ARESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, MARICOPA COUNTY, ARIZONA, _A AND DIRECTING THE ENTERING INTO OF AN AGREEMENT FOR ACCOUNTING AND DELIVERY OF WATER MADE AVAILABLE IN THE MODIFIED R EVELT DAM FLOOD CONTROL SPACE UN POR. DEVIATION TO THE WATER CONTROL PLAN AMONG VARIOUS PARTICIPATING ENTITIES, SALT RIVER VALLEY WATER USERS’ ASSOCIATION, AND SALT RIVER PROJECT AGRICULTURAL IMPROVEMENT AND POWER DISTRICT (SRP). _ A motion was made by Councilmember Ray Malnar, seconded by Vice Mayor Joyce Clark to adopt Consent Resolutions items 28 through 36. AYE: Mayor Jerry Weiers Vice Mayor Joyce Clark Councilmember Jamie Aldama Councilmember lan Hugh Councilmember Ray Mainar Councilmember Lauren Tolmachoff Councilmember Bart Turner Passed BIDS AND CONTRACTS Ms. Bower read the Bids and Contracts items by title. 37. AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH ALTEC INDUSTRIES, INC., FOR SERVICE AND REPAIR TO ALTEC AERIAL LIFTS AND RATIFICATION OF EXPENDITURES _ A motion was made by Councilmember Lauren Tolmachoff, seconded by Councilmember lan Hugh to approve item 37. Vice Mayor Clark said, as was her habit and practice, she would be voting no on all 5-year contracts. The vote on the motion was: AYE: Mayor Jerry Weiers Councilmember Jamie Aldama Councilmember lan Hugh Councilmember Ray Malnar Councilmember Lauren Tolmachoff Councilmember Bart Turner NAY: Vice Mayor Joyce Clark Passed 38. AWARD OF REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL 23-30 AND AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH SOUTHERN TIRE MART, LLC FOR TIRE RECAPPING SERVICES A motion was made by Councilmember Ray Malnar, seconded by Councilmember Lauren Tolmachoff to approve item 38. AYE: Mayor Jerry Weiers Councilmember Jamie Aldama Councilmember lan Hugh Councilmember Ray Malnar Councilmember Lauren Tolmachoff Councilmember Bart Turner NAY: Vice Mayor Joyce Clark Passed 39. AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A LINKING AGREEMENT WITH MOR: INDUSTRIES, INC. FOR PAVEMENT PRESERVATION AND REPAIR SERVICES A motion was made by Councilmember Bart Turner, seconded by Councilmember lan Hugh to approve item 39. AYE: Mayor Jerry Weiers Councilmember Jamie Aldama Councilmember lan Hugh Councilmember Ray Malnar Councilmember Lauren Tolmachoff Councilmember Bart Turner NAY: Vice Mayor Joyce Clark Passed 40. AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A LINKING AGREEMENT WITH COLORADO PETROLEUM PRODUCTS COMPANY FOR LUBRICANTS FOR MAINTENANCE SERVICES FOR LANDFILL HEAVY SPECIALIZED EQUIPMENT A motion was made by Councilmember Lauren Tolmachoff, seconded by Councilmember lan Hugh to approve item 40. AYE: Mayor Jerry Weiers Councilmember Jamie Aldama Councilmember lan Hugh Councilmember Ray Malnar Councilmember Lauren Tolmachoff Councilmember Bart Turner NAY: Vice Mayor Joyce Clark Passed 41. A ZATION TO ENTER INTO A PROFESSIONAL MENT WITH TOMCO2 SYSTEMS COMPANY FOR CARBON DIOXIDE TANK INSPECTIONS AND REPAIRS A motion was made by Councilmember Jamie Aldama, seconded by Councilmember Lauren Tolmachoff to approve item 41. AYE: Mayor Jerry Weiers Councilmember Jamie Aldama Councilmember lan Hugh Councilmember Ray Malnar Councilmember Lauren Tolmachoff Councilmember Bart Turner NAY: Vice Mayor Joyce Clark Passed 42. AWARD OF INVITATION FOR BID 23-41 AND AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH VLS ENVIRONMENTAL SOLUTIONS, LLC FOR SLUDGE AVATION AND HAULIN VICES A motion was made by Councilmember Ray Malnar, seconded by Councilmember lan Hugh to approve item 42. AYE: Mayor Jerry Weiers Councilmember Jamie Aldama Councilmember lan Hugh Councilmember Ray Malnar Councilmember Lauren Tolmachoff Councilmember Bart Turner NAY: Vice Mayor Joyce Clark Passed ORDINANCES 43. ORDINANCE NO. 023-16 44. AN ORDINANCE OF T NCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, MARICOPA COUNTY, ARIZONA, AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF EASEMENTS, DEEDS AND A MAP OF DEDICATION AT VARI LOCAT! THR HOUT THE CITY AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO RECORD A CERTIFIED COPY OF THE ORDINANCE. Presented by: Jayme E. Chapin, P.E., Principal Engineer Ms. Bower read the ordinance by title. Ms. Chapin said the ordinance would allow the acceptance of deeds, easements and a Map of Dedication throughout the City in support of new improvements being constructed by developers. Staff recommended approval. A motion was made by Councilmember Ray Malnar, seconded by Vice Mayor Joyce Clark to adopt Ordinance No. 023-16. AYE: Mayor Jerry Weiers Vice Mayor Joyce Clark Councilmember Jamie Aldama Councilmember tan Hugh Councilmember Ray Malnar Councilmember Lauren Tolmachoff Councilmember Bart Turner Passed ORDINANCE NO. 023-17 AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, MARICOPA COUNTY, ARIZONA, AUTHORIZING CASH AND APPROPRIATION BALANCE TRANSFERS BETWEEN BUDGET ITEMS IN THE ADOPTED FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023 BUDGET. Presented by: Levi D. Gibson, Director, Budget and Finance Ms. Bower read the ordinance by title. Mr. Gibson said the proposed ordinance would approve FY22-23 budget amendments. Exhibit A contained the requested cash and appropriation transfers between departments and funds. The transfers were consistent with the City's Cash and Budget Appropriation Transfer Policy. The total FY22-23 budget appropriation across all funds remained unchanged with the action. A motion was made by Councilmember Lauren Tolmachoff, seconded by Councilmember lan Hugh to adopt Ordinance No. 023-17. AYE: Mayor Jerry Weiers Vice Mayor Joyce Clark Councilmember Jamie Aldama Councilmember lan Hugh Councilmember Ray Malnar Councilmember Lauren Tolmachoff Councilmember Bart Turner Passed 45. ORDINANCE NO. 023-18 AN ORDINANCE OF THE NCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, MARICOPA COUNTY, ARIZONA, AUTHORIZING TH TO ENTER INTO A GROUND E WITH THE OPTION TO SELL REAL ESTATE BY THE CITY TO CIVICGROUP LLC AND DIRECTING HE CITY MANAGER TO EX' TE ALL NECE D MENTS FOR THE LEASE AND SALE OPTION AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO RECORD A CERTIFIED COPY OF THIS ORDINANCE. Presented by: Jessi Pederson, Assistant Director, Economic Development Ms. Bower read the ordinance by title. Ms. Pederson said the proposed ordinance authorized the City Manager to enter into a ground lease with the option to sell real estate to CivicGroup, LLC for the construction of a hotel in downtown Glendale. The subject property was located directly east of the Civic Center and was currently a parking lot for the facility. Ms. Pederson said the term of the ground lease was for ten years with a purchase option and a purchase price of $10 per square foot. CivicGroup would pay rent to the City until the purchase option was exercised. Ms. Pederson said the ground lease did include a waiver of community development fees in an amount not to exceed $200,000. CivicGroup would be required to pay all development impact fees. Ms. Pederson said a hotel in downtown would bring more visitors to the area, increase evening patron activity due to overnight stays and attract new commercial development to the district. It would also provide a significant benefit to the Civic Center by increasing the type and volume of activity that could utilize the venue. Councilmember Aldama thanked CivicGroup for choosing downtown Glendale for its project. It had been a vision of his to bring a hotel to revitalize the downtown. It was the beginning steps of getting downtown where it needed to be. A motion was made by Councilmember Jamie Aldama, seconded by Councilmember Ray Malnar to adopt Ordinance No. 023-18. Mayor Weiers said Council had wanted a hotel project in downtown Glendale. Council's decision of investing in the Downtown Campus Reinvestment Project would bring more development to the downtown. Downtown was the heart and soul of Glendale. The hotel would drive a lot of economic development to the downtown. The vote on the motion was: AYE: Mayor Jerry Weiers Vice Mayor Joyce Clark Councilmember Jamie Aldama Councilmember lan Hugh Councilmember Ray Malnar Councilmember Lauren Tolmachoff Councilmember Bart Turner Passed SPECIAL BUDGET MEETING (TO ADOPT FISCAL YEAR 2023-24 FINAL BUDGET) 46. RESOLUTION NO, R23-47 ARESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, MARICOPA COUNTY, ARIZONA, ADOPTING THE FINAL BUDGET OF THE AMOUNTS REQUIRED FOR THE PUBLIC EXPENSE FOR THE CITY OF GLENDALE FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2023-2024, SETTING FORTH THE REVENUE AND THE AMOUNT TO BE RAISED BY DIRECT PROPERTY TAXATION AND ADOPTING THE CITY COUNCIL'S FINANCIAL POLICIES, Presented by: Levi D. Gibson, Director, Budget and Finance Ms. Bower read the resolution by title. Mayor Weiers opened the public hearing. Mr. Gibson requested that Council review the proposed Fiscal Year 2023-24 (FY23-24) final budget, conduct a public hearing on the final budget, and convene a special meeting to adopt a resolution formally approving the final operating, capital, debt service, and contingency appropriation budget. The total budget for FY 2023-24 was $1.26 billion. No one wished to speak on the item. Mayor Weiers closed the public hearing. Mayor Weiers recessed the regular voting meeting and convened the special budget meeting to vote on the final adoption of the annual budget for Fiscal Year 2023-24. Mayor Weiers called the special budget meeting to order. Ms. Bower read the resolution by title. Amotion was made by Councilmember Bart Turner, seconded by Vice Mayor Joyce Clark to adopt Resolution No. R23-47. Councilmember Tolmachoff said it was the ninth time she had voted on a budget. She could not support the budget. The City Hall renovation project had ballooned up to $97 million. She had been advocating for City Hall to be improved for residents and employees, but it was indulgent to spend $97 million with $55 million of that cash on hand. The budget would spend $66 million of the fund balance. There was a surplus, but it was one-time money and, at a cost of $1.63 million per day to operate the City, it would not last very long. She could not support so much spending of the City’s savings and would vote no. Councilmember Turner had serious reservations about the budget. The City was blessed to have cash in its accounts at the moment but a lot of it was one time money that would be needed in the not too distant future. He was disappointed that Council was not even willing to begin addressing the $2 million that was swept from the Arts Fund during the last economic downturn. He encouraged residents to pay attention to what Council was doing with its tax dollars. Councilmember Aldama said it was a big budget that covered a lot. There were many things in the budget that he was not happy with. The City needed to put the brakes on its spending and be fiscally responsible. However, there were a lot of things that he supported in the budget, such as the potential to give employees up to a 9% salary increase for those who performed well. There were also critical services for residents included in the budget. The budget supported Police and Fire but did not provide for additional police officers to reduce crime. Vice Mayor Clark said it was a great budget. It provided $12 million for new fire trucks. It took the first steps for a forensics center. It allowed the remediation of rights-of-way and parks over time. It provided a wonderful raise and merit pay for employees. There were incentives for everyone. It also allowed the renovation of the City Hall campus. It was one of the best budgets the City had ever had. There were unappropriated funds that could be used in the coming years for other projects. The few negatives mentioned were far outweighed by the positives in the budget. The majority of Council agreed. Mayor Weiers said property tax had not been increased in eight years. The City had been able to get caught up on things. Council had made a concerted effort to deal with the City’s previous financial problems. It was time to fix things and give the citizens back the amenities they wanted. It was not perfect but he was proud to vote for it. The vote on the motion was: AYE: Mayor Jerry Weiers Vice Mayor Joyce Clark Councilmember Jamie Aldama Councilmember lan Hugh Councilmember Ray Mainar NAY: Councilmember Lauren Tolmachoff Councilmember Bart Turner Passed Mayor Weiers adjourned the special budget meeting and reconvened the regular voting meeting. ADJOURN SPECIAL BUDGET MEETING AND RECONVENE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING NEW BUSINESS 47. AUTHORIZATION TO EXTEND AN EXCLUSIVE LISTI GREEMENT WITH P DEL RIO MANAGEMENT CORPORATION TO GRANT EXCLUSIVE RIGHTS TO NEGOTIATE THE SALE OF THE UNENCUMBERED 20+/- ACRE PARCEL LOCATED AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF 91ST AVENUE AND CARDINALS WAY Presented by: Brian Friedman, Economic Development Director Ms. Bower read the item by title. Mr. Friedman said the item would extend an exclusive brokerage agreement with Plaza Del Rio Management Corporation to grant exclusive rights to negotiate the sale of the unencumbered City-owned 20-acre parcel located at the southwest corner of 91 Avenue and Cardinals Way. The term of the agreement would expire on June 12, 2024 with an option to extend the agreement for one additional year. A motion was made by Councilmember Jamie Aldama, seconded by Councilmember lan Hugh to approve item 47. AYE: Mayor Jerry Weiers Vice Mayor Joyce Clark Councilmember Jamie Aldama Councilmember lan Hugh Councilmember Ray Malnar Councilmember Lauren Tolmachoff NAY: Councilmember Bart Turner Passed 48. APPROVAL OF THE FY 21-22 ANNUAL COMPREHENSIVE FINANCIAL REPORT (ACFR) AND ANNUAL AUDIT Presented by:_ Megan Ellgen, Controller, Budget and Finance Guest Presenter: Sandy Constrom Akmon, CliftonLarsonAllen, LLP Ms. Bower read the item by title. Ms. Constrom Akmon said the reports issued were: Governance Communication Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) Single Audit Report Highway User Revenue Fund Report (HURF) Annual Expenditure Limitation Report HUD Real Estate Assessment Report Landfill Assurance Agreed Upon Procedures Ms. Constrom Akmon said a risk-based audit was used and an unmodified opinion had been issued for the ACFR. There was a material weakness regarding material audit adjustments noted on the Single Audit Report but there were no significant deficiencies or findings. A clean opinion with no findings was issued on the HURF, the HUD REAC Assessment and the Landfill Assurance. Amotion was made by Councilmember lan Hugh, seconded by Vice Mayor Joyce Clark to approve item 48. AYE: Mayor Jerry Weiers Vice Mayor Joyce Clark Councilmember Jamie Aldama Councilmember lan Hugh Councilmember Ray Malnar Councilmember Lauren Tolmachoff Councilmember Bart Turner Passed 49. AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO THE AMENDED AND RESTATED DEVELOPMENT, AGREEMENT WITH VAIRESORTS LLC Presented by: Michael D. Bailey, City Attorney Ms. Bower read the item by title. Mr. Bailey said the primary purpose of the amended and restated development agreement was the named party. It had changed from ECL Glendale LLC to Vai Resorts LLC. There were other clean up items regarding the GPLET, renaming the lagoon to the lake and language relating to live events that allowed the City to request noise remediation. Amotion was made by Vice Mayor Joyce Clark, seconded by Councilmember lan Hugh to approve item 49. AYE: Mayor Jerry Weiers Vice Mayor Joyce Clark Councilmember Jamie Aldama Councilmember lan Hugh Councilmember Ray Malnar Councilmember Lauren Tolmachoff Councilmember Bart Turner Passed COUNCIL COMMENTS AND SUGGESTIONS Councilmember Aldama thanked staff for its work on the budget. Regarding the comment about property taxes not being raised in 8 years. That was true but it was also true that taxes had not been lowered in 8 years. He challenged Council to look at incremental decreases in the future. Councilmember Malnar thanked staff for the budget process. He said the City would be investing over $35 million in capital improvements to its parks and $56 million in transportation, which was in addition to ongoing expenses. The tax rate was reduced from 1.67 to 1.56, a 7% decrease. It represented the success of the City as well as fiscal restraint on the part of Council. The reserve balance would come in at approximately $64 million which was money that was not used unless there was an emergency. The City had come a long way since it was asked to consider bankruptcy in 2012. The City Hall campus was outdated and inefficient and Council was utilizing funds to do something great for its residents, employees and the area at large. These were not risky ventures but were simply taking care of business. He appreciated everyone's efforts on the budget. Councilmember Tolmachoff also thanked staff for its work on the budget. There were things in the budget that she liked but with the degree of spending, she could not support it. There were priorities in the budget that she could not go along with. She was told fund balance could not be allocated for things that the City could bond for such as streets. Streets was out of bond authority and street projects were compromised because of it. Councilmembers were willing to allocate $6 million for sports fields at a single park. She agreed with funding parks but did not think it was an immediate priority. The cash could be better spent on the streets program and benefit more taxpayers. The pavement management program was $13 million short this year. Councilmember Tolmachoff clarified that the forensics lab was not being expanded. It was being moved but there was no money programmed for a crime lab. Most of the City’s evidence was sent to the state for processing and it took a long time to be processed. Councilmember Tolmachoff reminded residents that homeless encampments could be reported on GlendaleOne. She had reported a camp on GlendaleOne and the Police Department dealt with it very quickly. She thanked the Police Department for the quick response. Councilmember Turner said there was a lot of good in the budget, but he took issue with how it was being done. He felt like the City was burning through cash at an unprecedented rate. He said property tax only supplied two percent of the City budget. It was easy not to raise property tax when it was such a small part of the budget. He wanted to be a good steward of the public's money. Councilmember Turner said the Glendale Woman's Club would be holding a class on community advocacy on June 21 at 6:00 p.m. Vice Mayor Clark complimented all employees on the work done on the budget. It was a great budget. Councilmembers had the opportunity to express priorities and concerns regarding the budget but once it was adopted by a majority of Council, it was incumbent upon every member of Council to support it. Vice Mayor Clark said the City had a bond election coming up on two very important issues, transportation and public safety. The majority of Council supported the bond election and every Councilmember should promote it. Mayor Weiers thanked the people from Vai Resorts who had attended tonight's meeting. The resort would employ 1,600 to 1,800 employees which was comparable to the City’s number of employees. He was excited about the resort and wished them the best of luck. CITIZEN COMMENTS Jennifer Merrifield, Barrel District resident, commented on lighting and safety concerns at City dog parks. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Weiers adjourned the meeting at 6:34 p.m. | 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 13th day of June, 2023. | further certify that the meeting was duly called and held and that a quorum was present. Dated this 27th day of June, 2023. Julie K. Bower, MMC, City Clerk [GO TO PREVIOUS PAGE | [GO TOT AgendaQuick ©2005 - 2023 Destiny Software Inc. All Rights Reserved.