The vote was never about whether the project will move forward, but, rather, an amended contract with VAI.
GLENDALE, AZ — Glendale City Council unanimously voted Tuesday night to strike down a June contract amendment with the owner of VAI Resort, instead of putting the decision to a referendum.
At the time, the land was owned by Epic Resorts. It was then purchased by VAI, the company that is now building the resort and Mattel Adventure Park on the site. In June, both the city and VAI agreed to amend that original contract due to those ownership changes. That new contract was struck down at a public meeting Tuesday night.
"A lot of people will come here to vacation, where, in the past, they might have gone to California," said Glendale Mayor Jerry Weiers."This is an opportunity that we get to showcase our city, we get a chance to raise the boats, or high tide rises all boats. That's what's going to happen here. We have a great opportunity to make the city better and really showcase it.