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THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2010
7:00 P.M.
GLENDALE CITY HALL
5850 WEST GLENDALE AVENUE, ROOM 2A
I. CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at approximately 7:00 p.m.
II. ROLL CALL
Commissioners Present:
Ruth Byrne, Dan Leimeter, Bud Zomok, Becky Shady, Mary Lou McNeill
Absent:
Jim those, Linda Sue Trumble
City Staff Present:
Ron Short, FAICP, Deputy Director for Long Range Planning, Karen Flores, AICP, Historic
Preservation Liaison, Erik Stank, Community Partnerships Director, Jennifer Stein,
Marketing and Communications Manager, Kim Larson, Marketing and Communications
Coordinator, and Marilyn Clark, Recording Secretary
III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Chairperson Zomok called for approval of the January 28, 2010 Historic Preservation
minutes. Commissioner Leimeter made a motion to approve the minutes as written,
Commissioner Shady seconded the motion, and the motion passed unanimously.
IV. BUSINESS FROM THE FLOOR
None.
V. WITHDRAWALS AND CONTINUANCES
None.
VI. PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS
None.
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VII. OTHER BUSINESS
2010 CENSUS:
Erik Strunk, Community Partnerships Director for the City of Glendale, gave a presentation
on the 2010 Census. The purpose of this agenda item was to brief the Historic Preservation
Commission on the City's efforts to partner with the US Census Bureau to ensure the 2010
Census is a success in Glendale.
As part of the presentation, information materials and handouts were given to the
Commissioners at the meeting.
On March 15, 2010, the Census Bureau will be sending out its official 2010 Census
Questionnaire to all Glendale residents as part of the National 2010 Census Campaign. The
U.S. Census counts every resident in the United States, and is required by the Constitution
to take place every 10 years. By law, the Census Bureau cannot share an individual's
information with any person, organization, or other entity outside the U.S. Census Bureau,
including any federal agency such as law enforcement, or Immigration and Customs
Enforcement.
Mr. Strunk explained how the census information is used to determine congressional seats;
distribution of federal funds to local, state, and tribal governments, and how it serves as a
planning tool for communities, states, and the federal government for roads, hospitals,
schools, and public safety. Almost half of Glendale's annual operating budget depends on
census data. Mr. Strunk stated that 46.6% of Glendale's annual $162 million general /
streets revenue budgeted funds are obtained as a result of distribution based on the US
Census data.
Glendale is working together with the Census Bureau on regional marketing efforts. The
city is undertaking local outreach efforts through community centers, faith-based
organizations, non-profits, schools, and neighborhoods, all of which receive funding based
on the census, so making sure all residents are counted is critical.
An awareness/media campaign started in January 2010 and will run through May of 2010.
Census questionnaires mailed on March 15, 2010 are due back on Census Day, April 1,
2010. The questionnaire consists of ten easy-to-answer questions, including name, age,
gender, race, and number of persons in the household. A special focus will be placed on
"hard-to-count" populations to obtain the most accurate / full count. This is especially
important because each individual represents $1,500 that the city receives in the distribution
of federal dollars.
Households that do not respond may receive a replacement questionnaire in early April.
Census takers will also visit households that do not return questionnaires to take a count in
person. By December the Census Bureau will deliver population counts to the President of
the United States.
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GLENDALE CENTENNIAL:
Jennifer Stein, Marketing and Communications Manager for the City of Glendale, and Kim
Larson, Marketing and Communications Coordinator for the City of Glendale, gave a
presentation on the Glendale Centennial.
The Centennial celebrates the last 100 years of Glendale by recognizing the community,
achievements, and historical events which have contributed and shaped Glendale into what
it is today. The city of Glendale will celebrate its official anniversary as an incorporated
city on June 18, 2010. The Centennial theme is to "Honor the Past, Celebrate the Present,
and Imagine the Future". Throughout the year, the city will honor its centennial at various
events and activities, partnering with departments such as Parks & Recreation and
Community Partnerships, to enhance the event programming in celebration of the
centennial. The city does not have a budget for the Centennial and is working with
businesses and community groups to incorporate the Centennial theme into many already
existing activities.
To engage the downtown community, a window decorating program has been coordinated,
in which various merchants will create display(s) in vacant storefronts to highlight the
centennial. The Office of Tourism is also infusing its Shop Glendale promotion with
Centennial excitement. The city's Top 100 Meals, Deals and Must-haves is posted on the
web site, giving shoppers great ideas for shopping and dining, in addition to the discount
cards they can download. Glendale 11 is honoring the centennial with the production and
airing of Glendale: The First 100 Years and with other programs related to the centennial.
Some of the events that have already taken place celebrating Glendale's Centennial include
the Citrus Zestival, the Centennial Plein Air Painting Event, the Chocolate Affaire
Centennial Golden Ticket Promotion, The Flat Murphy Contest, and the Centennial Tree
Event. Upcoming events include the Folk and Heritage Festival at Sahuaro Ranch Park in
March, the Eggventure at Catlin Court in April, and the Centennial Historic Preservation
Bus Tours in May. A celebration to mark the 100th anniversary of Glendale's incorporation
in 1910 is still being planned in June.
The city will be collecting stories from Glendale citizens to share memories with online
readers to be featured on Glendale's Centennial Memory Album. These 'Glendale
Memories' will be compiled regularly and featured on Glendale's Centennial Website.
Information can be found at www.glendaleaz.com/centennial.
CENTENNIAL HISTORIC PRESERVATION BUS TOURS:
The Staff Liaison, Karen Flores provided an update regarding the three Centennial Historic
Preservation Bus Tours, scheduled for May 22, 2010.
The Historic Gems of Glendale Tour includes the First National Bank, the First United
Methodist Church Sanctuary, Glendale High School Auditorium, and the Thunderbird
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Control Tower. The Grand Historic Landmarks Tour will visit the Sahuaro & Manistee
Ranches, and the Historic Homes & Districts Tour will be walking tours of the Hickman
House in the Catlin Court Historic District, Petie Cook-Chisum's House in the Floralcroft
Historic District, the Keist Office Building in the 59`h Avenue Historic District, and the
Swartz House in Thunderbird Estates / McDonald Addition Historic District (nomination to
National Register in process). Armchair tours aboard the bus will be provided for the
Northfield Historic District (nomination to National Register in process) and Glendale Tract
Historic District. Ms. Flores is developing tour materials and specific itineraries for each of
the tours.
CERTIFIED LOCAL GOVERNMENT GRANT PROJECTS:
The Ron Short, FAICP, Deputy Director for Long Range Planning and Historic Preservation
Officer provided an update regarding Certified Local Government Grant projects currently
in process.
Nominations to the National Register for the Northfield and Thunderbird Estates /
McDonald Addition Historic Districts were approved by the Site Selection Committee and
will be forwarded to the Keeper of the Register for final approval after completing changes
requested by the Committee. The nomination for Sands Estates is being prepared and it is
anticipated to go to the Site Selection Committee by this summer.
The city just learned that Glendale has been awarded an America's National Treasures Grant
for $200,000 for restoration of the Morcomb property. Steps are being taken to use this
funding for restoration of both the Morcomb adobe house and the Morcomb gas station.
The inclusion of the gas station in the Morcomb restoration project is contingent upon a
written confirmation from the Transportation Department that ADOT improvements to
Grand Avenue do not require removal of this building. Restoration of the adobe house
remains slated for restoration.
CHOCOLATE AFFAIRE:
Staff provided an update regarding the Historic Preservation activities at the Chocolate
Affaire held on February 5th, 6th, and 7th, 2010.
Commissioners and staff talked to at least 232 people at this event. Visitors had an
opportunity to talk directly with commissioners and staff about the historic districts of
Glendale and the historic preservation program. It was an excellent support and awareness
activity.
Ron Short commented on the excellent job Karen Flores did with putting the display and
materials together and making arrangements with Parks and Recreation for the tent, table,
chair, and lighting. Without this help, Historic Preservation would not have been able to
have a display this year. Lacking protection from the elements, the display suffered damage
due to wind and rain.
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Mr. Short also gave thanks to the commissioners who staffed the booth and talked with
residents and visitors about the heritage of Glendale, with a special thanks to Dan Leimeter
who held down the display during the storm until help could arrive. Dan and his wife
Barbara helped Ron Short take down the display and carry the materials to the Planning
Department office on Sunday.
HISTORIC PRESERVATION WEBSITE:
The Staff Liaison, Karen Flores provided an overview of the planned update to the Historic
Preservation Website. She provided handouts showing an outline of the anticipated
structure of the website.
The website will include links to numerous historic preservation documents, such as the
adopted Historic Preservation Program; role, duties, and meetings of the Historic
Preservation Commission; maps and nomination narratives for each historic district and
property on the National Register; and links to information regarding annual / special
events. The update is approximately 60% completed.
VIII. STAFF REPORT:
2010 RUTH BYRNE AWARD
Staff Liaison reminded the Commission that nominations for the 2010 Ruth Byrne Historic
Preservation Award are due on March 5th, and no nominations have been submitted thus
far. Staff asked that Commissioners think of persons who have made contributions to the
community's history who may merit this award. Nominations maybe submitted for persons
who were candidates last year but did not receive the award.
PLANNERS DAY AT STATE CAPITOL - FEBRUARY 25, 2010
Staff Liaison provided a report regarding the display for Glendale's Historic Preservation
Program at Planners Day at the State Capitol. The purpose of this event is to enhance
awareness of Planning and planning projects in Arizona, and also affords an opportunity for
planners to attend workshops. Ron Short, FAICP, Deputy Director of Long Range Planning
and Historic Preservation Officer; Thomas Ritz, AICP, Senior Planner; and Karen Flores,
AICP, Planner and Staff Liaison to the Historic Preservation Commission, set up a display
and provided handouts. The display consisted of a three-panel display focusing on the
historic districts, and a display map showing the existing, proposed, and future/anticipated
historic districts. Handouts included maps of the historic districts, the listing of individual
properties on the National Register, and brochures showing downtown historic properties
and National Register bronze plaques.
2010 STATE HISTORIC PRESERVATION CONFERENCE
Due to budgeting constraints, it is uncertain if or what staff may be attending the 2010 State
Historic Preservation Conference. One Commissioner plans to attend.
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HISTORIC PRESERVATION FUTURE SPEAKERS
Staff liaison provided an update regarding presentations at future Commission meetings.
Presenting at the March 25th meeting will be Carol St. Clair, former president of the
Glendale Historical Society; she will speak on the history of the Floralcroft Historic District.
The Commission will hear a presentation on building codes and historic properties at April
22nd meeting from Pam Wertz, Deputy Director of Building Safety, and Diane Nevill,
Glendale Library Manager, will provide a presentation on the history of the Glendale
Library at the May 27th meeting.
IX. COMMISSION COMMENTS AND SUGGESTIONS
X. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at approximately 8:35 p.m.
NEXT MEETING: March 25, 2010.
Respectfully Submitted:
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Marilyn Clark, Recording Secretary