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D R A F T City of Glendale 5850 West Glendale Avenue Glendale, AZ 85301 Meeting Minutes Tuesday, November 26, 2024 5:30 P.M. Voting 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 5:30 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Mayor Jerry Weiers Vice Mayor Ian Hugh Councilmember Leandro Baldenegro Councilmember Joyce Clark Councilmember Ray Malnar Councilmember Lauren Tolmachoff 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 Councilmember Malnar attended the meeting telephonically. Mayor Weiers announced that item 42, Resolution No. R24-134, was removed from the agenda and would not be heard. PRAYER/INVOCATION The invocation was offered by Yucca District Councilmember-Elect Dianna Guzman. POSTING OF COLORS PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES 1. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF THE NOVEMBER 6, 2024 SPECIAL VOTING MEETING Presented by: Julie K. Bower, City Clerk A motion was made by Vice Mayor Ian Hugh, seconded by Councilmember Joyce Clark to approve the minutes of the November 6, 2024 special voting meeting. AYE: Mayor Jerry Weiers Vice Mayor Ian Hugh Councilmember Leandro Baldenegro Councilmember Joyce Clark Councilmember Ray Malnar Councilmember Lauren Tolmachoff City Council Meeting Minutes - November 26, 2024 Page 2 of 17 Councilmember Bart Turner Passed CONSENT AGENDA 2. RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF LIQUOR LICENSE NO. 600000039-L06, CAROUSEL ARCADE BAR, 6770 N SUNRISE BLVD STE G111 3. RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF LIQUOR LICENSE NO. 600000059-L10, EVERHOME SUITES GLENDALE, 9775 W NORTHERN AVE 4. RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF LIQUOR LICENSE NO. 600000012-L09, CIRCLE K #6659, 6937 N 75TH AVE 5. RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF LIQUOR LICENSE NO. 600000018-L07, CENTER COURT PICKLEBALL CLUB GLENDALE, 5960 W BELL RD 6. RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF LIQUOR LICENSE NO. 600000058-L10, 7-ELEVEN #42301A, 5303 W BELL ROAD 7. AUTHORIZATION TO AMEND CONTRACT #C24-1085 WITH ARIZONA COMMUNITY ACTION ASSOCIATION DBA WILDFIRE FOR 2024-25 UTILITY ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS 8. AUTHORIZATION TO AMEND LINKING AGREEMENT, CHANGING VENDOR NAME FROM MGT OF AMERICA CONSULTING, LLC, TO MGT IMPACT SOLUTIONS, LLC. 9. AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT WITH DNG CONSTRUCTION, LLC FOR BONSALL PARK NORTH IMPROVEMENTS Presented by: Tom Kaczmarowski, PE, Principal Engineer John Kennedy, Director, Parks and Recreation Councilmember Tolmachoff requested a presentation regarding the item. Mr. Kaczmarowski said the contract was for improvements to Bonsall Park North which included surface improvements to the tennis and basketball courts and hardscape improvements. It did not include the parking lot. Mr. Kennedy said staff would be bringing back data that was requested to the December 10th workshop regarding the use of tennis and basketball courts. The options would be discussed at that workshop for Council consideration. 10. AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT WITH PAVECO, INC. FOR THE PAVEMENT RECONSTRUCTION OF 67TH AVENUE FROM GREENWAY ROAD TO BELL ROAD 11. AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT WITH HYDRA CONTRACTING LLC, FOR THE VALVE & FIRE HYDRANT REPLACEMENT - VARIOUS LOCATIONS City Council Meeting Minutes - November 26, 2024 Page 3 of 17 12. AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE LINKING AGREEMENT WITH RUMMEL CONSTRUCTION INC. FOR LANDFILL CONSTRUCTION AND EXCAVATION SERVICES 13. AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A LINKING AGREEMENT WITH TT FASTER, LLC, DOING BUSINESS AS FASTER ASSET SOLUTIONS FOR FLEET MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEM 14. AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A LINKING AGREEMENT WITH THE HERTZ CORPORATION FOR VEHICLE RENTAL SERVICES 15. AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT NO. C22-0289 WITH I&I SOFTWARE, INC. 16. RATIFICATION AND AUTHORIZATION FOR THE EXPENDITURE OF COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH CONTINUED PARTICIPATION IN THE REGIONAL WIRELESS COOPERATIVE IN FISCAL YEAR 2024-25 17. AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH JAMES, COOKE, & HOBSON, INC. FOR SMARTCOVER SYSTEMS 18. AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO AMENDMENT NO. 3 TO THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH TROJAN TECHNOLOGIES GROUP ULC CORPORATION FOR ULTRAVIOLET SYSTEM PARTS AND SERVICES 19. AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE LINKING AGREEMENT WITH SOUTHWEST LAN CONNECTIONS, LLC FOR WIRELESS RADIO MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR A motion was made by Councilmember Leandro Baldenegro, seconded by Councilmember Lauren Tolmachoff to approve Consent Agenda items 2 through 19. AYE: Mayor Jerry Weiers Vice Mayor Ian Hugh Councilmember Leandro Baldenegro Councilmember Joyce Clark Councilmember Ray Malnar Councilmember Lauren Tolmachoff Councilmember Bart Turner Passed CONSENT RESOLUTIONS Ms. Bower read the Consent Resolutions by title. City Council Meeting Minutes - November 26, 2024 Page 4 of 17 20. RESOLUTION NO. R24-118 A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, MARICOPA COUNTY, ARIZONA, AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE AND DIRECTING THE ENTERING INTO OF THE GRANT-IN-AID AWARD OF $113,072 FROM THE TOHONO O’ODHAM NATION FOR THE CITY OF GLENDALE COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT AND ON BEHALF OF THE ORGANIZATIONS GFWC GLENDALE WOMAN’S CLUB, MARICOPA COMMUNITY COLLEGES FOUNDATION, AND SLEEP IN HEAVENLY PEACE. 21. RESOLUTION NO. R24-119 A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, MARICOPA COUNTY, ARIZONA, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE ENTERING INTO OF AN INFRASTRUCTURE COST SHARING AGREEMENT WITH TAYLOR MORRISON/ARIZONA, INC. 22. RESOLUTION NO. R24-120 A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, MARICOPA COUNTY, ARIZONA, APPROVING THE ARTS AND CULTURE MASTER PLAN FOR THE CITY OF GLENDALE. 23. RESOLUTION NO. R24-121 A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, MARICOPA COUNTY, ARIZONA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR WIRED TELECOMMUNICATION SERVICE IN THE CITY OF GLENDALE’S RIGHT-OF-WAY WITH VEXUS FIBER, LLC DBA METRONET. 24. RESOLUTION NO. R24-122 A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, MARICOPA COUNTY, ARIZONA, AUTHORIZING THE ENTERING INTO OF AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT WITH AND AMONG THE CITY OF GLENDALE, THE CITY OF PEORIA, THE CITY OF SURPRISE, THE CITY OF AVONDALE, AND THE MARICOPA COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT FOR THE OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF THE GLENDALE REGIONAL PUBLIC SAFETY TRAINING CENTER. Presented by: Ryan Freeburg, Fire Chief Councilmember Tolmachoff requested a presentation on the item. Chief Freeburg said the IGA was put into place in 2006 with a thirty-year term. The Glendale Regional Public Safety Training Center (GRPSTC) partners wanted to pursue a clearer methodology for how current and future partner expenses were calculated, the process and expense for a new partner to join the GRPSTC, and the process for a partner to exit the partnership. Councilmember Tolmachoff said the new calculation for cost sharing had reduced the City’s cost. She thought it was important for residents to know that. City Council Meeting Minutes - November 26, 2024 Page 5 of 17 25. RESOLUTION NO. R24-123 A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, MARICOPA COUNTY, ARIZONA, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE FROM THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY FOR THE ASSISTANCE TO FIREFIGHTERS GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,352,477.15 ON BEHALF OF THE GLENDALE FIRE DEPARTMENT. 26. RESOLUTION NO. R24-124 A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, MARICOPA COUNTY, ARIZONA, AUTHORIZING THE ENTERING INTO OF A SUBRECIPIENT AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE AND EXPENDITURE OF THE 2024 ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY GRANT PROGRAM AWARD FOR THE 2024 URBAN AREA SECURITY INITIATIVE (“UASI”) GLENDALE FIRE DEPARTMENT RRT SUSTAINMENT (AGREEMENT NO. 240808-01), IN THE AMOUNT OF $60,000 ON BEHALF OF THE GLENDALE FIRE DEPARTMENT. 27. RESOLUTION NO. R24-125 A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, MARICOPA COUNTY, ARIZONA, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE FROM THE ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION FOR A GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $408,000 ON BEHALF OF THE GLENDALE FIRE DEPARTMENT. 28. RESOLUTION NO. R24-126 A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, MARICOPA COUNTY, ARIZONA, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CYBERSECURITY ASSESSMENTS RULES OF ENGAGEMENT BETWEEN THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY CYBERSECURITY AND INFRASTRUCTURE SECURITY AGENCY AND THE CITY OF GLENDALE INNOVATION AND TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT. 29. RESOLUTION NO. R24-127 A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, MARICOPA COUNTY, ARIZONA, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE ENTERING INTO OF A GRANT AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF ARIZONA, FOR PAVEMENT PRESERVATION AT THE GLENDALE MUNICIPAL AIRPORT, WHICH WILL INCLUDE THE APMS - RUNWAY 1/19 SECTION 10; 1-INCH AC OVERLAY AND PAVEMENT MARKINGS. 30. RESOLUTION NO. R24-128 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 CITY OF PHOENIX FOR THE INSTALLATION, OPERATION, AND MAINTENANCE OF A FLASHING YELLOW OPERATION AND POSITIVE OFFSET AT UNION HILLS DRIVE AND 51ST AVENUE IN THE CITY OF PHOENIX. City Council Meeting Minutes - November 26, 2024 Page 6 of 17 31. RESOLUTION NO. R24-129 A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, MARICOPA COUNTY, ARIZONA, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE ENTERING OF THE INDUSTRIAL ASSESSMENT CENTERS IMPLEMENTATION GRANT FUND AGREEMENT WITH DEFENSEWERX AND THE DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY FOR HVAC CHILLERS GRANT FUNDING; AND AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE AND EXPENDITURE OF THE GRANT AWARD IN THE AMOUNT OF $300,000. A motion was made by Councilmember Lauren Tolmachoff, seconded by Councilmember Leandro Baldenegro to adopt Councent Resolutions items 20 through 31. AYE: Mayor Jerry Weiers Vice Mayor Ian Hugh Councilmember Leandro Baldenegro Councilmember Joyce Clark Councilmember Ray Malnar Councilmember Lauren Tolmachoff Councilmember Bart Turner Passed BIDS AND CONTRACTS Ms. Bower read the Bids and Contracts items by title. 32. AWARD OF RFQ No. 42500003 AND AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH TETRA TECH BAS, INC FOR LANDFILL ENGINEERING SERVICES A motion was made by Vice Mayor Ian Hugh, seconded by Councilmember Lauren Tolmachoff to approve item 32. Councilmember Clark said because a lack of continuity, she would be voting no on all 5-year contracts. The vote on the motion was: AYE: Mayor Jerry Weiers Vice Mayor Ian Hugh Councilmember Leandro Baldenegro Councilmember Ray Malnar Councilmember Lauren Tolmachoff Councilmember Bart Turner NAY: Councilmember Joyce Clark Passed City Council Meeting Minutes - November 26, 2024 Page 7 of 17 33. AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT FOR BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CONSULTANT SERVICES WITH PUBLIC SAFETY CRISIS SOLUTIONS, LLC A motion was made by Councilmember Bart Turner, seconded by Councilmember Lauren Tolmachoff to approve item 33. AYE: Mayor Jerry Weiers Vice Mayor Ian Hugh Councilmember Leandro Baldenegro Councilmember Ray Malnar Councilmember Lauren Tolmachoff Councilmember Bart Turner NAY: Councilmember Joyce Clark Passed 34. AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A LINKING AGREEMENT WITH NAUMANN/HOBBS MATERIAL HANDLING CORPORATION II, INC. FOR THE PURCHASE OF A FORKLIFT, WARRANTY, ACCESSORIES, AND MAINTENANCE A motion was made by Vice Mayor Ian Hugh, seconded by Councilmember Lauren Tolmachoff to approve item 34. AYE: Mayor Jerry Weiers Vice Mayor Ian Hugh Councilmember Leandro Baldenegro Councilmember Ray Malnar Councilmember Lauren Tolmachoff Councilmember Bart Turner NAY: Councilmember Joyce Clark Passed 35. AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A PROFESSIONAL SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH KIMLEY-HORN FOR THE PURCHASE OF KIMLEY-HORN INTEGRATED TRAFFIC SYSTEM (KITS) MAINTENANCE AND SUPPORT A motion was made by Councilmember Bart Turner, seconded by Vice Mayor Ian Hugh to approve item 35. AYE: Mayor Jerry Weiers Vice Mayor Ian Hugh Councilmember Leandro Baldenegro Councilmember Ray Malnar Councilmember Lauren Tolmachoff Councilmember Bart Turner NAY: Councilmember Joyce Clark Passed City Council Meeting Minutes - November 26, 2024 Page 8 of 17 LAND DEVELOPMENT ACTIONS 36. RESOLUTION NO. R24-130 A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, MARICOPA COUNTY, ARIZONA, AMENDING THE GENERAL PLAN MAP OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, ARIZONA, BY APPROVING GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT GPA22-12 FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF 43RD AVENUE AND ORANGEWOOD AVENUE. (PUBLIC HEARING REQUIRED). AND ORDINANCE NO. O24-45 AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, MARICOPA COUNTY, ARIZONA, REZONING 1.48 ACRES LOCATED AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF ORANGEWOOD AVENUE AND 43RD AVENUE FROM COMMERCIAL OFFICE (C-O) TO R1-6 PRD (SINGLE RESIDENCE PLANNED RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT) FOR A DEVELOPMENT PLAN ENTITLED “ORANGEWOOD MEADOWS - II”; AMENDING THE ZONING MAP; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND ORDERING THAT A CERTIFIED COPY OF THIS ORDINANCE IS RECORDED. (PUBLIC HEARING REQUIRED). Presented by: Tabitha Perry, Deputy Director, Development Services Ms. Bower read the resolution and ordinance by title. Mayor Weiers opened the public hearing. Ms. Perry said the request was for a Minor General Plan Amendment from OFC (Office) to MHDR 8 (Medium-High Density Residential: 5.0 to 8.0 d/u per acre) and a rezone from C-O (Commercial Office) to R1-6 PRD (Single Residence Planned Residential Development). Ms. Perry said the proposal was for the property to be rezoned to R1-6 PRD for the development of seven (7) single family residential lots. The development would include a passive recreation park of 6,547 square feet in size that would include a children’s playground and picnic areas. Lot sizes would be a minimum 7,650 square feet and a maximum 10,399 square feet in size. The proposed open space and retention area would be 15.27% or 0.23 acres of the project size. Ms. Perry said the Planning Commission recommended approval of GPA22-12 as written and approval of ZON22-26 subject to one stipulation. Councilmember Turner said the request would change the zoning from commercial to residential only. Ms. Perry said that was correct. Councilmember Turner supported the change because it would increase the City’s housing inventory. It was the effective way to do so. No one wished to speak on the item. City Council Meeting Minutes - November 26, 2024 Page 9 of 17 Mayor Weiers closed the public hearing. A motion was made by Councilmember Bart Turner, seconded by Councilmember Lauren Tolmachoff to adopt Resolution No. R24-130. AYE: Mayor Jerry Weiers Vice Mayor Ian Hugh Councilmember Leandro Baldenegro Councilmember Joyce Clark Councilmember Ray Malnar Councilmember Lauren Tolmachoff Councilmember Bart Turner Passed A motion was made by Councilmember Bart Turner, seconded by Vice Mayor Ian Hugh to adopt Ordinance No. O24-45. AYE: Mayor Jerry Weiers Vice Mayor Ian Hugh Councilmember Leandro Baldenegro Councilmember Joyce Clark Councilmember Ray Malnar Councilmember Lauren Tolmachoff Councilmember Bart Turner Passed 37. RESOLUTION NO. R24-131 A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, MARICOPA COUNTY, ARIZONA, AMENDING THE GENERAL PLAN MAP OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, ARIZONA, BY APPROVING GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT GPA23-02 FOR PROPERTY LOCATED SOUTH OF CARDINALS WAY BETWEEN 95TH AVENUE AND 94TH AVENUE. (PUBLIC HEARING REQUIRED). AND ORDINANCE NO. O24-46 AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, MARICOPA COUNTY, AMENDING THE VAI RESORT, CENTERPOINT PLANNED AREA DEVELOPMENT AMENDMENT FOR 66.31 ACRES LOCATED AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF CARDINALS WAY AND THE LOOP 101 FREEWAY; AMENDING THE ZONING MAP; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND ORDERING THAT A CERTIFIED COPY OF THIS ORDINANCE IS RECORDED. (PUBLIC HEARING REQUIRED). Presented by: Tabitha Perry, Deputy Director, Development Services City Council Meeting Minutes - November 26, 2024 Page 10 of 17 Ms. Bower read the resolution and ordinance by title. Mayor Weiers opened the public hearing. Ms. Perry said the request was for a Minor General Plan Amendment from POS (Parks and Open Space) to CCC (Corporate Commerce Center) and a rezone to amend the existing PAD (Planned Area Development). Ms. Perry said the proposed amendments to the site development standards were similar to those originally established by the Centerpoint PAD with slight modifications to facilitate the VAI Resort development, including an increase in building setbacks, slight reduction to landscape areas and parking ratio. Ms. Perry said the Planning Commission recommended approval of GPA23-02 as written and approval of ZON23-03 subject to thirteen stipulations. Margaret Shultz, Phoenix resident, spoke in opposition to the item. Anna Martinez, Cactus District resident, spoke in opposition to the item. Mayor Weiers closed the public hearing. A motion was made by Councilmember Joyce Clark, seconded by Councilmember Lauren Tolmachoff to adopt Resolution No. R24-131. AYE: Mayor Jerry Weiers Vice Mayor Ian Hugh Councilmember Leandro Baldenegro Councilmember Joyce Clark Councilmember Ray Malnar Councilmember Lauren Tolmachoff Councilmember Bart Turner Passed A motion was made by Councilmember Joyce Clark, seconded by Councilmember Lauren Tolmachoff to adopt Ordinance No. O24-46. AYE: Mayor Jerry Weiers Vice Mayor Ian Hugh Councilmember Leandro Baldenegro Councilmember Joyce Clark Councilmember Ray Malnar Councilmember Lauren Tolmachoff Councilmember Bart Turner Passed City Council Meeting Minutes - November 26, 2024 Page 11 of 17 38. RESOLUTION NO. R24-132 A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, MARICOPA COUNTY, ARIZONA, AMENDING THE GENERAL PLAN MAP OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, ARIZONA, BY APPROVING GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT GPA24-03 FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF 59TH AVENUE AND MERCER LANE. (PUBLIC HEARING REQUIRED) AND ORDINANCE NO. O24-47 AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, MARICOPA COUNTY, ARIZONA, REZONING PROPERTY LOCATED AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF 59TH AVENUE AND MERCER LANE FROM PLANNED AREA DEVELOPMENT TO NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL FOR A PROJECT ENTITLED “60TH AVE ASSISTED LIVING”, AMENDING THE ZONING MAP; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND ORDERING THAT A CERTIFIED COPY OF THIS ORDINANCE IS RECORDED. (PUBLIC HEARING REQUIRED) Presented by: Tabitha Perry, Deputy Director, Development Services Ms. Bower read the resolution and ordinance by title. Mayor Weiers opened the public hearing. Ms. Perry said the request was for a Minor General Plan Amendment from OFC (Office) to PC (Planned Commercial) and a rezone from PAD (Planned Area Development) to C-1 (Neighborhood Commercial). Ms. Perry said concurrently with the General Plan Amendment and rezoning applications, the applicant had submitted a Conditional Use Permit application for an assisted living and memory care facility. Stipulations and conditions specific to the proposed use would be addressed in the Conditional Use Permit application. Ms. Perry said the Planning Commission recommended approval of GPA24-03 and ZON24-04 as written. No one wished to speak on the item. Mayor Weiers closed the public hearing. A motion was made by Councilmember Lauren Tolmachoff, seconded by Councilmember Joyce Clark to adopt Resolution No. R24-132. Councilmember Turner said the City was rezoning unneeded office space to provide assisted living accomodations for over 60 senior residents. The vote on the motion was: AYE: Mayor Jerry Weiers Vice Mayor Ian Hugh City Council Meeting Minutes - November 26, 2024 Page 12 of 17 Councilmember Leandro Baldenegro Councilmember Joyce Clark Councilmember Ray Malnar Councilmember Lauren Tolmachoff Councilmember Bart Turner Passed A motion was made by Councilmember Lauren Tolmachoff, seconded by Councilmember Joyce Clark to adopt Ordinance No. O24-47. AYE: Mayor Jerry Weiers Vice Mayor Ian Hugh Councilmember Leandro Baldenegro Councilmember Joyce Clark Councilmember Ray Malnar Councilmember Lauren Tolmachoff Councilmember Bart Turner Passed RECONSIDERATION OF ITEM 25, RESOLUTION NO. R24-123 Mr. Bailey said there had been a request to continue item 25, Resolution No. R24-123, to the next voting meeting instead of adoption at tonight's meeting. A motion to reconsider and then a motion to continue would be required to accomplish the continuance. A motion was made by Councilmember Bart Turner, seconded by Councilmember Lauren Tolmachoff to reconsider item 25, Resolution No. R24-123. AYE: Mayor Jerry Weiers Vice Mayor Ian Hugh Councilmember Leandro Baldenegro Councilmember Joyce Clark Councilmember Ray Malnar Councilmember Lauren Tolmachoff Councilmember Bart Turner Passed A motion was made by Councilmember Bart Turner, seconded by Councilmember Lauren Tolmachoff to continue item 25, Resolution No. R24-123 to the voting meeting on December 10, 2024. AYE: Mayor Jerry Weiers Vice Mayor Ian Hugh Councilmember Leandro Baldenegro Councilmember Joyce Clark Councilmember Ray Malnar City Council Meeting Minutes - November 26, 2024 Page 13 of 17 Councilmember Lauren Tolmachoff Councilmember Bart Turner Passed ORDINANCES 39. ORDINANCE NO. O24-48 AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, MARICOPA COUNTY, ARIZONA, AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A UTILITY EASEMENT IN FAVOR OF ARIZONA PUBLIC SERVICE COMPANY ON CITY PROPERTY LOCATED AT 6420 WEST MYRTLE AVENUE AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO RECORD A CERTIFIED COPY OF THIS ORDINANCE. Presented by: Jayme Chapin, PE, Principal Engineer Ms. Bower read the ordinance by title. Ms. Chapin said the proposed ordinance would grant a utility easement in favor of Arizona Public Service Company (APS) on City property, located at 6420 West Myrtle Avenue for the new Police Evidence Storage Facility. A motion was made by Councilmember Joyce Clark, seconded by Vice Mayor Ian Hugh to adopt Ordinance No. O24-48. AYE: Mayor Jerry Weiers Vice Mayor Ian Hugh Councilmember Leandro Baldenegro Councilmember Joyce Clark Councilmember Ray Malnar Councilmember Lauren Tolmachoff Councilmember Bart Turner Passed 40. ORDINANCE NO. O24-49 AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, MARICOPA COUNTY, ARIZONA, AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A UTILITY EASEMENT IN FAVOR OF ARIZONA PUBLIC SERVICE ON CITY PROPERTY LOCATED AT 14061 NORTH 59TH AVENUE AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO RECORD A CERTIFIED COPY OF THIS ORDINANCE. Presented by: Jayme Chapin, PE, Principal Engineer Ms. Bower read the ordinance by title. Ms. Chapin said the proposed ordinance would grant a utility easement in favor of Arizona Public Service Company (APS) on City property, located 14061 North 59th Avenue for the new Fire Station 153. City Council Meeting Minutes - November 26, 2024 Page 14 of 17 A motion was made by Councilmember Joyce Clark, seconded by Councilmember Lauren Tolmachoff to adopt Ordinance No. O24-49. AYE: Mayor Jerry Weiers Vice Mayor Ian Hugh Councilmember Leandro Baldenegro Councilmember Joyce Clark Councilmember Ray Malnar Councilmember Lauren Tolmachoff Councilmember Bart Turner Passed 41. ORDINANCE NO. O24-50 AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, MARICOPA COUNTY, ARIZONA, AMENDING THE CODE OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, CHAPTER 2 (ADMINISTRATION), ARTICLE V (FINANCIAL AFFAIRS), DIVISION 2 (PURCHASING PROCEDURE, DIVISION 3 (SALE, LEASE, ETC. OF CITY PROPERTY), AND DIVISION 3.1 (DISPOSAL OF SURPLUS OR OBSOLETE CITY PERSONAL PROPERTY); AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Presented by: Levi D. Gibson, Director, Budget and Finance Ms. Bower read the ordinance by title. Mr. Gibson said the proposed changes were presented to Council at a workshop in October. Councilmember Clark said Section 2-139 said the Finance Director had the authority to establish and amend, when necessary, all rules, forms and policies. She asked how that would be used. Mr. Gibson said it would be used to maintain internal procedures. Councilmember Clark said it would allow the Finance Director to create his or her own procedures. Ms. Rios said that was not correct. The Code had to be followed. It related to internal forms and policies for the procurement process set out in the Code, such as how employees were allowed to use procurement cards. Rory Goree, Ocotillo District resident, commented on the importance of an independent auditor and a segregation of duties. A motion was made by Councilmember Bart Turner, seconded by Vice Mayor Ian Hugh to adopt Ordinance No. O24-50. AYE: Mayor Jerry Weiers Vice Mayor Ian Hugh Councilmember Leandro Baldenegro Councilmember Ray Malnar NAY: Councilmember Joyce Clark City Council Meeting Minutes - November 26, 2024 Page 15 of 17 Councilmember Lauren Tolmachoff Councilmember Bart Turner Passed RESOLUTIONS 42. RESOLUTION NO. R24-134 A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, MARICOPA COUNTY, ARIZONA, TO AMEND THE COUNCIL MEETING RULES AND PROCEDURES TO MOVE THE CITIZEN COMMENTS TO A SEPARATE LISTENING SESSION AFTER THE ADJOURNMENT OF THE REGULAR COUNCIL VOTING MEETINGS. Presented by: Ryan Lee, Intergovernmental Programs Director Resolution No. R24-134 was removed from the agenda. COUNCIL COMMENTS AND SUGGESTIONS Councilmember Baldenegro wished everyone a happy Thanksgiving and reminded everyone of the lighting of Glendale Glitters on Friday, November 29th. Councilmember Clark wished everyone a happy Thanksgiving holiday. Right after the holiday, she would be welcoming her very first great-grandchild. Councilmember Malnar wished everyone a happy Thanksgiving holiday. Councilmember Tolmachoff said Council had a very robust discussion at that afternoon’s workshop regarding changes to the call to the public. She was opposed to the proposed changes. A compromise was made, but it accomplished the same thing as initially proposed, the turning off of the cameras before the call to the public. She felt the transparency of residents being able to hear what was being brought before Council was important. There had never been a problem with inappropriate behavior by the speakers. Councilmember Tolmachoff said there would be video recording the comments and would provide them the next day to people on her distribution list. Councilmember Turner concurred with Councilmember Tolmachoff’s comments. It was a proposal in search of a problem or at least a problem that was not openly stated. Citizens had a right to address Council and have their concerns shared with interested residents. It was horrible that Council would even consider hiding behind dark cameras and silent microphones while constituents addressed Council. Councilmember Tuner wished everyone a happy Thanksgiving. Vice Mayor Hugh wished everyone a happy Thanksgiving. CITIZEN COMMENTS Warren Wilfong, Ocotillo District resident, was opposed to the changes to Citizen Comments and the move of the Velma Teague Library. Margaret Shultz, Phoenix resident, was opposed to the changes to Citizen Comments. City Council Meeting Minutes - November 26, 2024 Page 16 of 17 Erin Cole, Sahuaro District resident, was opposed to the changes to Citizen Comments. Deborah Martell, Barrel District resident, was opposed to the changes to Citizen Comments. Emily Lawrence, Barrel District resident, was opposed to the changes to Citizen Comments. Jessica Koory, Barrel District resident, was opposed to the changes to Citizen Comments and suggested Council require the City Manager to review major projects with Council prior to spending money. John LeGendre, Barrel District resident, was opposed to the changes to Citizen Comments. Kevin Gratton, Cholla District resident, was opposed to the changes to Citizen Comments. Rory Goree, Ocotillo District resident, was opposed to the changes to Citizen Comments. Bud Zomok, Ocotillo District resident, was opposed to the changes to Citizen Comments. Helena Johnson Bodine, Cholla District resident, was opposed to the changes to Citizen Comments. James Nguyen, Cholla District resident, was opposed to the changes to Citizen Comments. Lupe Conchas, Cactus District Councilmember-Elect, thanked City staff for facilitating a smooth transition. He was excited to begin the journey with Councilmember-Election Guzman and looked forward to collaborating with Council and staff. He thanked Vice Mayor Hugh and Councilmember Clark for their service to the City. Councilmember-Elect Conchas said it was important to make all parts of Council meetings and ceremonies fully accessible and broadcast to the community. Broadcasting meetings in their entirety fostered trust, ensured accountability and strengthened the connection between the government and those they served. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Weiers adjourned the meeting at 7:01 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 November, 2024. I further certify that the meeting was duly called and held and that a quorum was present. Dated this __ day of ___, 2024. _______________________________________ Julie K. Bower, MMC, City Clerk City Council Meeting Minutes - November 26, 2024 Page 17 of 17