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MINUTES OF
GLENDALE CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING
Council Chambers
5850 West Glendale Avenue
November 13, 2013
8:30 a.m.
The meeting was called to order by Vice Mayor Yvonne J. Knaack and the following
Councilmembers were present: Ian Hugh, with the following being present telephonically
Mayor Jerry P. Weiers. Norma S. Alvarez, Samuel U. Chavira, Manuel D. Martinez and Gary
D.Sherwood.
Also present were Brenda Fischer, City Manager; Julie Frisoni, Interim Assistant City
Manager; Michael Bailey, City Attorney; and Pamela Hanna, City Clerk.
Vice Mayor Knaack called for the Pledge of Allegiance.
A Moment of Silence was observed.
CITIZEN COMMENTS
There were no comments.
Compliance with Article VII.Section 6(c) of the Glendale Charter
A statement was filed by the City Clerk that the 1 resolution and 1 ordinance to be
considered at the meeting were available for public examination and the title posted at City
Hall more than 72 hours in advance of the meeting.
RESOLUTION AND ORDINANCE
1. AMENDMENT TO GLENDALE CITY CODE CHAPTER 17, FLOODPLAIN MANAGEMENT
(RESOLUTION AND ORDINANCE)
PRESENTED BY: Stuart Kent, Executive Director, Public Works
RESOLUTION: 4742
ORDINANCE: 2863
This is a request for City Council to waive reading beyond title and adopt a resolution and
waive reading beyond title and adopt an ordinance and declaring an emergency modifying
Glendale City Code relating to Floodplain Management, specifically Chapter 17,Article I,
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Sections 17.2; 17.4-17.5; 17.7-17.14;Article II, Section 17.26; Sections 17.28-17.29;Article
III, Sections 17.41-17.44; Section 17.46; 17.48; 17.50, and adding the new Sections 17.51,
17.52 to City Code.
The changes direct modifications to types of development allowed in floodplain areas,
building and construction standards for structures in floodplains, along with procedural
and administrative changes to develop in floodplains. The ordinance has an effective date
of November 13, 2013.
Mr. Kent said FEMA has been working with cities and the state to update floodplain
ordinances, which state what development, may occur in a floodplain and the protections
that should be in place. Mr. Kent said a floodplain appeals board will be created with this
ordinance to review decisions made and a property owner may appear any decisions to
this board.
Councilmember Alvarez asked when the federal government served notice about this
resolution and ordinance. Mr. Kent said notice was received back in April and they have
been working since then to get this issue resolved. Councilmember Alvarez commented
that Mr. Kent will now be in charge of submitting this information on time. Councilmember
Alvarez said Mr. Kent has been one of the most responsive directors and she knew he
would make sure this is completed in a timely manner.
RESOLUTION NO. 4742 NEW SERIES WAS READ BY NUMBER AND TITLE ONLY, IT
BEING A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, MARICOPA
COUNTY, ARIZONA, DECLARING AS A PUBLIC RECORD THAT CERTAIN DOCUMENT
FILED WITH THE CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE AND ENTITLED "CHAPTER
17,FLOODPLAIN MANAGEMENT."
It was moved by Councilmember Hugh, and seconded by Councilmember Sherwood, to
pass, adopt and approve Resolution No. 4742 New Series, declaring an emergency. The
motion carried unanimously.
ORDINANCE NO. 2863 NEW SERIES, WAS READ BY NUMBER AND TITLE ONLY, IT
BEING, AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, MARICOPA
COUNTY, ARIZONA, AMENDING GLENDALE CITY CODE CHAPTER 17, FLOODPLAIN
MANAGEMENT, BY REPEALING IT IN ITS ENTIRETY AND ADOPTING A NEW CHAPTER
17,FLOODPLAIN MANAGEMENT ORDINANCE;AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
It was moved by Councilmember Hugh, and seconded by Councilmember Sherwood, to
approve Ordinance No. 2863 New Series, declaring an emergency. Motion carried on a roll
call vote, with the following Councilmembers voting "aye": Alvarez, Chavira, Hugh, Knaack,
Martinez, Sherwood, and Weiers. Members voting"nay": none.
Councilmember Sherwood thanked staff and the City Manager's office for their
quick response for expediting this revised ordinance dealing with floodplain management.
He said their prompt actions limited the citizens' exposure and the city's liability.
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COUNCIL COMMENTS AND SUGGESTIONS
None.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business,the meeting was adjourned at 8:40 a.m.
amela Hanna- City Clerk
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