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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgendas - City Council - Meeting Date: 5/17/2011 r Pi III I GLENDr GLENDALE CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP SESSION Council Chambers—Workshop Room 5850 West Glendale Avenue May 17, 2011 1:30 p.m. WORKSHOP SESSION 1. GLENDALE CENTERLINE UPDATE 2. GLENDALE CENTERLINE OVERLAY DISTRICT 3. REDISTRICTING CRITERIA CITY MANAGER'S REPORT This report allows the City Manager to update the City Council about issues raised by the public during Business from the Floor at previous Council meetings or to provide Council with a response to inquiries raised at previous meetings by Council members. The City Council may only acknowledge the contents to this report and is prohibited by state law from discussing or acting on any of the items presented by the City Manager since they are not itemized on the Council Workshop Agenda. EXECUTIVE SESSION 1. LEGAL MATTERS A. The City Council will meet with the City Attorney for legal advice, discussion and consultation regarding the city's position in pending and contemplated litigation, including settlement discussions conducted in order to avoid or resolve litigation. (A.R.S. § 38-431.03(A)(3)(4)) 2. LEGAL MATTERS —PROPERTY& CONTRACTS A. Discussion and consultation with the City Attorney and City Manager to consider its position and provide instruction and direction to the City Attorney and City Manager regarding Glendale's position in connection with proposed economic development opportunities in the Sports and Entertainment District that are the subject of negotiations. (A.R.S. § 38-431.03(A)(3)(4)(7)) Upon a public majority vote of a quorum of the City Council,the Council may hold an executive session,which will not be open to the public,regarding any item listed on the agenda but only for the following purposes: (i) discussion or consideration of personnel matters(A.R.S. §38-431.03(A)(1)); (ii) discussion or consideration of records exempt by law from public inspection (A.R.S. §38-431.03 (A)(2)); (iii) discussion or consultation for legal advice with the city's attorneys(A.R.S. §38-431.03(A)(3)); (iv) discussion or consultation with the city's attorneys regarding the city's position regarding contracts that are the subject of negotiations, in pending or contemplated litigation, or in settlement discussions conducted in order to avoid or resolve litigation(A.R.S. §38-431.03(A)(4)); (v) discussion or consultation with designated representatives of the city in order to consider its position and instruct its representatives regarding negotiations with employee organizations(A.R.S. §38-431.03 (A)(5));or (vi) discussing or consulting with designated representatives of the city in order to consider its position and instruct its representatives regarding negotiations for the purchase, sale or lease of real property (A.R.S. §38-431.03(A)(7)). Confidentiality Requirements Pursuant to A.RS. §38-431.03 (C)(D): Any person receiving executive session information pursuant to A.RS. §38-431.02 shall not disclose that information except to the Attorney General or County Attorney by agreement of the City Council, or as otherwise ordered by a court of competent jurisdiction. me CITY OF GLENDALE pir Counci ommunica ion ■ ■ GL P A Workshop Agenda 05/17/2011 TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council FROM: Ed Beasley, City Manager PRESENTED BY: Jim Colson, Deputy City Manager Erik Strunk, Interim Executive Director, Parks, Recreation & Library Brian Friedman, Director, Economic Development Julie Watters, Acting Deputy Communications Director, Marketing SUBJECT: GLENDALE CENTERLINE UPDATE Purpose • This is an opportunity for staff to provide City Council with an update on Centerline activities and recent successes. Council Strategic Goals or Key Objectives Addressed • The Centerline initiative is consistent with Council's goal of one community with a vibrant city center and one community with high-quality economic development. This program focuses on facilitating private business investment, job creation, and the development of shopping and entertainment opportunities in downtown Glendale. Background • Glendale Centerline is a geographic area bounded by 43rd Avenue to 67th Avenue, Myrtle Avenue to Ocotillo Road. • Recent growth in Centerline includes the addition of several new business partners, the development of diverse housing for residents, the establishment of an arts initiative, and the various outreach efforts to draw visitors to Centerline: o Southwest Ambulance recently made two significant investments in Centerline. The company established their West Valley Operations Center at 5222 West Glendale Avenue and are locating their Dispatch Operations to the Promenade at Palmaire at 5835 West Palmaire Avenue. o Gorman & Company recently completed Glendale Lofts. This is an in-fill development consisting of 28 dwelling units. A 100% occupancy rate has already been realized at the complex located at 6835 North 63rd Avenue. o Multi-Enterprise, Inc. purchased a 43,000 square foot building at Myrtle and 67th Avenues that will initially staff 20 employees with plans to hire more in the coming years. o The city has also created an arts initiative within Centerline comprised of "First Saturdays" which provides an opportunity for local artists to showcase their talents and attracts hundreds of visitors to Centerline on the first Saturday of each month. Another aspect of the arts initiative includes artists painting downtown fire hydrants with unique design themes which were solicited from more than 800 Glendale students. o The city's Marketing Department and Convention and Visitors Bureau have both made significant gains in drawing people to Centerline through creative cross promotional opportunities, press coverage, and relationship building within the Centerline business community. Previous Council/Staff Actions • On October 19, 2010, Council discussed Centerline and the Overlay District at the City Council Workshop. • On December 1, 2009, Council reviewed and discussed Centerline and the Overlay District at the City Council Workshop. • On May 28, 2009, Council attended a special workshop at Arizona State University (ASU) Decision Theatre where the Spring Design Studio presented its report and vision for the Glendale Centerline Project. • In January 2009, Council entered into an intergovernmental agreement with ASU to begin work to provide urban design solutions related to the Glendale Centerline Project. • In May 2008, discovery trips were completed by the Mayor, Council, and staff to cities in Southern California, the greater Denver area and the greater Portland area. These visits assisted in the development of a set of core principles, policy options and images that will help define the downtown vision and create a frame of reference for continued dialogue. • At the March 18, 2008, August 12, 2008, and December 16, 2008 City Council Workshops, Council engaged in dialogue facilitated by Richard Bowers regarding Council's efforts to enhance the vitality of the Glendale Avenue Corridor and create a vibrant city center. • At the Glendale City Council Goal Review and Strategic Planning Retreat held on November 26, 2007, Council discussed key objectives and goals for FY 2008-2009. The primary objective identified by Council was a desire to create a clear vision for redevelopment and revitalization within the city Community Benefit • Centerline will reinforce the spirit of community, promote Glendale's image and attractiveness throughout the region and nation, and continue to ensure the city's economic foundation. Public Input • On June 24, 2010, staff presented the Overlay District to the Board of the Glendale Chamber of Commerce. • On January 20, 2010, staff met with representatives from the Glendale Centerline Business Alliance to seek their input with the Overlay District. • On December 10, 2009, a Centerline Open House was held at the Glendale Civic Center for the public. • On February 26, 2009, a Centerline Property Owner Breakfast was held, and on March 11, 2009, a Centerline Business Owner Breakfast was held. Both events took place at the Glendale Civic Center. • Through the months of November and December 2008, the Roving Centerline Booth project was conducted as a way to inform residents about the project and gather citizen feedback and input. Staff took the booth to residents throughout the following areas: Arrowhead Towne Center, the Main Library, the Community Center, Foothills Aquatic and Recreation Center, the Adult Center, various city parks, and during Glendale Glitters. • On October 22, 2008, a Small Group Workshop, conducted by ASU, was held at the Glendale Adult Center. This workshop included a variety of citizen participants, community leaders, and businesses where feedback and questions were addressed. • On October 18, 2008, a Visioning Fair was held at Murphy Park to engage the public in creating a vision for the Glendale Avenue Corridor. • On September 20, 2008, a Congress of Neighborhoods was held at the Glendale Civic Center to inform and gather input from a select group of community members. • On September 16, 2008, a Business Breakfast was held at the Glendale Civic Center to engage the local business community in the Glendale Avenue Corridor initiative. Policy Guidance This is for Council information only. Staff is available to answer any questions regarding the information provided. IL CITY OFLENDA4LE ■ is Council GU IP E Workshop Agenda 05/17/2011 TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council FROM: Ed Beasley, City Manager PRESENTED BY: Jim Colson, Deputy City Manager Jon M. Froke, AICP, Planning Director SUBJECT: GLENDALE CENTERLINE OVERLAY DISTRICT Purpose • This is a request to provide an update to the City Council on the proposed Glendale Centerline Overlay District(Overlay District). • This is also a request for Council to provide guidance on the proposed Overlay District. Council Strategic Goals or Key Objectives Addressed • The proposed Overlay District is consistent with Council's goal of one community with a vibrant city center. The proposed changes could facilitate private business investment,job creation, employment, and the development of shopping and recreation opportunities in the Centerline. • The proposed Overlay District is also consistent with the Council goal of one community with quality economic development, as it will provide flexible development options for businesses wanting to locate in the Centerline. Background • The Overlay District is voluntary, and will provide an alternative set of development standards to encourage development, redevelopment, and implementation of the Glendale Centerline initiative. • Glendale Centerline is a geographic area bounded by 43rd Avenue to the east, 67th Avenue to the west, Myrtle Avenue to the north, and Ocotillo Road to the South. • This is a redevelopment tool that provides new and existing businesses greater opportunities while balancing the need to preserve existing single-family neighborhoods, which are not included in the Overlay District. • Flexible land uses, greater building heights, more floor area, and mixed-use development is allowed if the property owner chooses to use the Overlay District. Previous Council/Staff Actions • This item was discussed at the October 19, 2010, City Council Workshop, and based on Council comments, staff was directed to return with a modified version of the Overlay District. • On August 5, 2010, the Overlay District was initiated at the Planning Commission Workshop and was recommended for approval at the Planning Commission Public Hearing. • Council discussed the Overlay District at the City Council Workshop on December 1, 2009. • The Overlay District was developed by staff, with input from representatives of the following departments: Building Safety, City Attorney, City Manager, Code Compliance, Community Partnerships, Economic Development, Marketing & Communications, and Planning in April of 2009. Community Benefit • The Overlay District is optional and is based on expediency, flexibility, and reduced costs to property owners and provides opportunities to revitalize and redevelop the city's main corridor and namesake street, Glendale Avenue. • Flexible development standards will support development or redevelopment of large parcels as well as small and irregular parcels of land. The Overlay District is a tool that will help implement projects in Centerline. • The existing zoning within the Overlay District will remain in effect, and development can take place utilizing either the standards of the Overlay District, or the standards of the existing zoning district. Existing neighborhoods are protected. • Property owners can decide if they wish to use the Overlay District or their existing zoning. Public Input • Staff has made several presentations to introduce the Overlay District to the community. It has been extensively discussed at a variety of Centerline public meetings. o On July 16, 2010, notification postcards of the public hearing were mailed to 59 property owners on the Interested Parties List in the Cactus and Ocotillo Districts as well as the Interested Parties on the City-Wide Additional Notification List. Additionally, on July 15, 2010, a Notice of Public Hearing was published in The Glendale Star for the August 5, 2010, Planning Commission Public Hearing. o On July 1, 2010, staff, as the applicant, mailed 59 notification letters to property owners listed as Interested Parties in the Cactus and Ocotillo Districts and all other individuals on the City-Wide Additional Notification List. o On June 24, 2010, staff presented the Overlay District to the Board of the Glendale Chamber of Commerce. o On March 17, 2010, staff presented the Overlay District to the Glendale Centerline Business Alliance Board. The Alliance Board requested that the integrity of the existing Catlin Court Planned Area Development (PAD) be preserved. As a result of this meeting, the Catlin Court and adjacent PADs were removed from the proposed Overlay District. o On January 20, 2010, staff met with representatives from the Glendale Centerline Business Alliance to seek their input with the Overlay District. o On January 14, 2010, and January 28, 2010, staff met with Irwin Pasternak Associates and Butler Design Group Architects who have recently developed and/or designed buildings in Glendale. Both design firms support the Overlay District. • Upon final review and direction from City Council, the Overlay District will be brought forward for a final public hearing and adoption as an ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance. Policy Guidance Staff is seeking guidance from Council on the proposed Glendale Centerline Overlay District. 111CITY OF GLENDALE 1 4 ■ a Council Communication GU IP E Workshop Agenda 05/17/2011 TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council FROM: Ed Beasley, City Manager PRESENTED BY: Pamela Hanna, City Clerk SUBJECT: REDISTRICTING CRITERIA Purpose • City Council will be provided information by the consultant about the redistricting process and will review the traditionally adopted redistricting criteria that will be adopted at a future evening City Council meeting. Council Strategic Goals or Key Objectives Addressed • This request addresses Council's goal of one community with high-quality services for citizens by creating a redistricting process that ensures the public's voting rights will be protected and that a diverse and engaged citizenry will have a voice in helping to develop the new Council district boundaries. Background • On March 10, 2011, the United States Census Bureau released current census figures. • Glendale's population grew to 226,721. Based on this figure, each of the city's districts should contain 37,787 persons (total population divided by six Council districts). Previous Council/Staff Actions • On April 26, 2011, Council awarded the proposal to National Demographics Corporation. • On April 5, 2011, Council discussed redistricting at the workshop. Community Benefit • Redistricting protects voter's rights by ensuring population equality in Council districts. Policy Guidance Staff is seeking guidance for the formal adoption of the redistricting criteria at a future evening City Council meeting.