HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - Minutes - City Council - Meeting Date: 1/20/1987MINUTES OF THE WORKSHOP SESSION OF THECITYCOUNCILOFTHECITYOFGLENDALE, MARICOPA COUNTY, ARIZONA HELD TUESDAY, JANUARY 20, 1987, AT 2:37 P.M. Mayor Renner called to order the Workshop Session of GlendaleCityCouncilinConferenceRoomB-3 of the Council Chambers. Council members present were: Bellah, Huffman, Heatwole, Tolby, Falbo and Hugh. Members Absent: None. 1987 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAMTheCommunityDevelopmentAdvisoryCommitteehas begun thecitizens' participation process which will result in thepreparationofaproposedstatementofCommunityDevelopmentobjectivesandprojecteduseoffundsforthe1987CommunityDevelopmentBlockGrantprogram. Prior to the publichearing, staff and the Community Development Advisory
Committee Chairman would like to meet with Council to seek
direction on Council priorities for the preparation of a
Block Grant Program. The grant this year is expected to be
approximately $950,000.
In general terms, staff would be interested in increases in
rehabilitation and code enforcement, vehicle removal
assistance, point reimbursement and some decreases in
technical assistance.
Glenn Goodrich, Chairman, gave a brief presentation.
Mayor Renner are you planning on expanding the boundaries are
neighborhood revitalization. Mr. Ludwick stated they have no
expansion plans.
Mayor Renner stated the council would want the same
priorities and the same reluctance for utilizing CDBG monies
and hoped they would follow the same approach this year as
last year.
PARADISE CORRIDOR ALIGNMENT
At the workshop session of December 16, 1986, the City
Council considered a number of alternatives for the final
alignment of the Paradise Freeway. At that time, the
alignment for the section between 43rd Avenue was accepted as
that shown as Alternative C by the consulting firm of BRW,
Inc. Council directed additional study of the section
between 75th Avenue and the Outer Loop for reconsideration
prior to the January 28 public hearing conducted by ADOT. At
this time there are two alternative alignments for this
section. The first is a northern alignment very close to the
mile arterial which would be Bethany Home Road if extended
westward. This is the alignment that is preferred by BRW,
Inc. The second alignment swings southward toward Camelback
and then intersects the Outer Loop at approximately the halfmilepointbetweenBethanyandCamelback. This alternativeistheonepreferredbythestaffbecauseitprovidesthebestopportunitiestohavetheareadevelopintoqualityneighborhoodsasenvisionedintheWestGlendaleAreaPlan. Both alternatives will be depicted on maps and discussed bybothpersonnelfromBRWandtheGUTTeam. Gordon Pedrow, Assistant City Manager, presented thealignmentsandtheGUTteamrecommendations. Rick Pilgrim, Project Manager of BRW, explained the schedule and land usestudy. Ralph Bloom explained the engineering issues and therelationshipofthetwocorridorlocationsandtheouterloopfacility. Jack Lynch presented the linear park concept. Mayor Renner stated he did not understand the casualdismissaloftakingthecanaloveradepressedfreeway. Mr. Bloom said they have considered it but ADOT is not in favorofthis.
Mayor Renner asked if relocating the canal is easier to
accomplish the drainage solution that is being recommended. Mr. Bloom said the solution is equal in all cases except in
fill on the C alignment there would have to be two drainage
facilities provided.
Mayor Renner asked if consideration was given to Alternative
C that there is no interchange connection on Camelback Road
with the outer loop. Mr. Bloom responded there could be an
interchange connection with the outer loop but the movement
causes major problem is from Camelback to go east and west on
the Paradise. If movement is taken out it should be done in
both Alternatives. It will reduce service to the community.
Councilman Falbo asked what does level of service mean. Mr.
Bloom explained it was operating conditions with traffic
volumes that would prevail during the peak morning and
evening hours.
Councilman Tolby asked if it would be possible if the
drainage way and the canal be the same structure. Mr. Bloom
said SRP would not let the storm drain be in the canal.
Mayor Renner asked if the fill alternative is discounted are
the other two alternatives workable. Mr. Bloom said yes.
Councilman Falbo asked what are the particulars regarding
bridging. Mr. Pilgram said in the H2 Alternative there is a
bridge for the parkway because SRP needs 13 1/2 feet
clearance for access to maintain the canal.
Mayor Renner stated he appreciated the approach, response to
date, and the layouts but there is 1 1/2 to 2 million dollar
difference between the 2 alternatives and over a 50 year
investment it is $30,000 a year for the City and feels the Hrouteshouldbeabandoned. Gordon Pedrow agreed Alignment H should be discounted. Councilman Tolby stated he had concerns with area along theloopandtrucktrafficandfeelsafullinterchangewithfullaccessisnecessary. Mr. Pedrow said there will be accessfortheParadiseCorridorbyusingthefrontageroad. Councilman Tolby asked if floodwater would come down thefreeway. Mr. Pilgrim said the majority of the water would bedivertedtothenorthandcollectedforthedrainagefacilityat91st. Mayor Renner stated it appeared there has not been a detailedexaminationonhowthiswillallfittogetherwhichneedstobedone.
Mr. Reedy said in defense of ADOT they are buying a piece of
the southern portion of the development only to allow the
developer to go on with his project.
Mayor Renner suggest a brain storming session with
participants of the outer loop, paradise corridor, SRP and
City of Glendale to see if there are some other
alternatives. Mr. Pilgrim would welcome such a session.
This item will come back to workshop for further discussions.
COLOR OF CITY VEHICLES
City of Glendale Administrative Regulation 20 requires that
motor vehicles and equipment, with the exception of those
utilized by the City Manager, Police and Fire Departments, be
painted Palomino Beige. Unfortunately, however, the Palomino
Beige color is no longer available through the State
Purchasing Contract, (unless 10 or more of the same model are
purchased) necessitating that consideration be given to
alternatives.
Public Works and Materials Management staff estimates that up
to $2,000 per unit may be saved by purchasing from the state
contract. However, all vehicles so purchased would be white
rather than Palomino Beige. Repainting of the vehicles costs
an average of $800 per unit. Other cities throughout the
Valley have faced the same problem and opted to purchase
vehicles through the state contract in whatever colors are
available of white.
Mr. Vanacour gave a brief presentation.
Vice Mayor Heatwole asked what will happen to the facilitybuiltforautopainting. Mr. Plew said it would continued tobeusedforrepairsanddetailing. Councilman Tolby said to go with white. Mayor Renner asked what vehicles this contract wouldinclude. Mr. Martinsen said only the vehicle which areboughtthethestatebidcontract. Mayor Renner asked if the Council was opposed. No oneresponded. This item will be placed on a regular agenda for councilaction. FIXED BASE OPERATOR BUILDING FINANCING
During the January 6, 1987 workshop, we stated to the Council
that we would identify and recommend the appropriate
financing mechanism which the City should utilize to complete
construction of the Fixed Base Operator facility at the new
Airport.
For the Council's information are two scenarios for providing
the necessary funding to complete the FBO facility. These
are: 1) use cash to pay the remaining costs; 2) use
lease/purchase financing through the Local Government Pool.
Also for information is a risk analysis of the maximum and
minimum costs associated with the borrowings. By utilizing
the local Government Pool, the City could borrow $1,000,000
at a new cost of $963,000.
Terry Sharp, Management Resources Deputy City Manager, gave a
brief presentation.
Mayor Renner asked if the presentation was a recommendation
to pursue. Mr. Sharp said yes and they would proceed to get
quotes on interest rates for lease -purchase.
Mayor Renner stated he felt it had merit and the Budget
Finance Committee should take a look at this. Vice Mayor
Heatwole stated they are planning this in February.
Councilman Tolby said to go with the proposal.
Council recommended pursuing the proposal.
REVISED SANITATION CODE
The Public Works staff has prepared a revised Sanitation
Ordinance to address the need for additional and changed
rules and regulations associated with landfill disposal,
refuse containers, delinquent penalties, medical wastes, and
salvaging recyclable materials. The proposed revisionsregardingrecyclingareduetoanincreasinginterferencewithrefusecollection, which is prohibited by ordinance, byrefusecollectionfirmsoperatingwithintheCityundertheguiseofsalvageoperations. The additions to Article IV, toincludemedicalwastes, is in response to recent improperdisposalsandpotentialhealthproblemsassociatedwithmedicalfacilitywastes. Other amendments regarding landfill usage, delinquent fees, suspension of services, and refuse containers, are minoradministrativerevisionscorrectingorclarifyingthespecificsectionsoftheoriginalordinance, which havebecomenecessarylargelyasaresultofthejointMunicipalServicesBillingSystem. Tom Martinsen, Public Works Deputy City Manager, gave a briefpresentation.
Vice Mayor Heatwole referred to Section F 18-145 and has a
concern regarding notifying someone on a delinquency and
asked what delinquent notice would be eliminated. Mr.
Martinsen said a separate notice of delinquency would not be
mailed but would be a part of the water and sewer bill. Vice
Mayor Heatwole feels a special notice is needed.
THis item will be placed on a regular agenda for council
action.
SAHUARO RANCH PARK: BALLFIELD MANAGEMENT PLAN
With the ballfield complex at Sahuaro Ranch nearing
completion the staff has submitted a proposed plan for
managing the complex and scheduling events. The intent of
the Plan is to: (a) provide an ideal setting for City
sponsored sporting events, which will include both adult and
youth programs; (b) schedule times and dates for other
organizations and the private sector to use the complex; and
c) provide open dates and times for use by the general
public and for rained -out reservations.
Tim Ernster, Community Service Deputy City Manager, gave a
brief presentation. Vince Gray presented the scheduling.
Councilman Tolby asked how reservations were handled if
several people wanted the field on the same day. Mr. Gray
stated there would have to be a lottery.
Councilman Bellah stated he felt the fees structured should
be simplified and charge one fee instead of the breakdown.
Mayor Renner stated the fields were reserved for tournaments
for 22 week -ends and asked what is scheduled on the other
week -ends. Mr. Gray responded some for casual play/pick upgameandmaintenancewillneed3or4weeksayear. Councilman Bellah asked on field preparation which team is topayforthepreparations. He again stated he felt the feesneededtobecombined. Mayor Renner agreed the tournamentfeesneededtobecombined. Councilman Falbo said he agreed with combining fees and feelstheCityshouldhavetheopportunitytooverrideanyusageonthefields. Councilman Tolby agreed with the override. Councilman Tolby said he disagreed with casual play. Councilman Falbo would like casual play with time formaintenance. Vice Mayor Heatwole agrees with casual play. The Mayor stated to come to workshop with combined feestructuresandpre-empt powers.
This item will come back to workshop for further discussion.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at
4:45 pm.
Deputy City Cler