HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - Minutes - City Council - Meeting Date: 3/17/1987MINUTES OF THE WORKSHOP SESSION OF THECITYCOUNCILOFTHECITYOFGLENDALE, MARICOPA COUNTY, ARIZONA HELD TUESDAY, MARCH 17, 1987, AT 2:35 P.M. Vice -Mayor Heatwole called to order the Workshop Session ofGlendaleCityCouncilinConferenceRoomB-3 of the CouncilChambers. Council members present were: Bellah, Huffman, Tolby, Falbo arrived at 3:30 pm and Hugh. Members Absent: Renner. ASSUMING JURISDICTION FROM THE STATE FIRE MARSHAL TOPRESCRIBEMINIMUMSTANDARDSFORFIRESAFETYInaccordancewithstatelaw, ARS 26-335 as amended May 3, 1984, the State Fire Marshal's Office shall prescribe theminimumstandardsforfirepreventionthroughoutthestate aswellascities, towns, or fire districts. All cities with a
population over 100,000 may assume this jurisdiction from the
state fire marshal if they have a nationally recognized fire
code in force, modified or unmodified. By assuming this
jurisdiction, the City of Glendale could take control of its
own destiny and allow more flexibility with respect to fire
regulations. The city attorney has developed an ordinance
amending the city code in accordance with ARS 26-335.
Chief Crabtree gave a brief presentation.
Vice Mayor Heatwole asked if the City could adopt codes
according to the bill. Mr. Van Haren said we would be
allowed to adopt our own if we have a fire code in place.
Vice Mayor Heatwole asked if enforcement cost would go up.
Chief Crabtree stated there would be no cost incurred by
taking over this jurisdiction.
Councilman Tolby asked if we would have jurisdiction over the
schools and public buildings. Chief Crabtree said they would
still be state jurisdiction.
This item will be placed on a regular agenda for council
action.
TELEPHONE EQUIPMENT AND SERVICE REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL
On January 6, 1987, City Council authorized staff to issue a
Request For Proposal (RFP) for citywide telephone equipment
and services. Twenty-one copies of the RFP were distributed
to the telephone equipment vendors. Nine vendors responded
to the RFP, with six submitting detail proposals. A
selection committee comprised of staff members was formed to
evaluate the proposals. The preliminary evaluation focused
on three major factors: 1) cost (initial installation of the
Main Public Library), 2) financial stability of the
proposers, and 3) adherence to the technical specificationsassetforthintheRFP. Based on the results of theevaluation, a short list consisting of Pacific Telephone, TELEX, and US West was established. Additional analysisincludingreferencechecks, site visits, service and warrantyagreements, training programs, compatibility with existingtelephonesystemsandgrowthpotentialwasconsideredbeforearrivingatafinalrecommendation. Recommendation is thatTELEXbedesignatedasourprimarytelephoneequipmentandservicevendorandthatUSWestbedesignatedasthesecondaryvendor. Steve Jones, Information Systems Director, gave a briefpresentation. Vice Mayor Heatwole asked why the considerable difference inbids. Mr. Jones stated he felt the bids were differentbecauseofthesmallerswitch.
Vice Mayor Heatwole asked if any of the on-site visits were
to other libraries. Mr. Jones stated they were not.
Councilman Bellah asked if this is a new system for the
City. Mr. Jones said this is outside of City Hall but is is
compatible.
Vice Mayor Heatwole asked if Velma Teague would be
connected. Mr. Jones said they would be but it is not part
of this proposal.
Vice Mayor Heatwole asked when will this come in. Mr. Jones
stated there are two options: it can be incorporate as part
of the new building, or leave on current system.
This item will be placed on a regular agenda for council
action.
INTERGOVERNMENTAL REPORT
Marion Porch briefed the council on legislative issues.
David Iwanski briefed the council on water issues.
PROPOSED WESTERN ANNEXATION: 75TH TO 91ST AVENUE GLENDALE
TO NORTHERN AVENUES
The lack of necessary support within the original 1.9 square
mile annexation area resulted in the consideration of a
smaller annexation area. The majority of the property owners
within the smaller proposed annexation area do not support
annexation at this point. As previously discussed, there are
a variety of expectations among property owners regarding
annexation. The major impact of annexation is changed in
terms of development activity. There is a general resistance
to annexation by many residents because they seek to maintain
existing conditions. Several property owners have said thattheyrecognizethatannexationwillhappen, but for a varietyofreasons, this is not the appropriate time. The remaining alternatives include further reduction ofannexationareaorhaltingtheannexationprocessatthistime. There is a need to inform property owners of thecity's preferred alternative regarding annexation. I wouldrecommendineithercasethattheCouncilbegintodevelop amoredefinitiveannexationpolicyasthefreewaysbegintodevelopandspurondevelopmentactivitiesinourstripannexationareas. Martin Vanacour, City Manager, briefed the Council on theannexation. Councilman Tolby stated there were inquiries on a piece ofpropertyandwanderedifitwaspossibletoaddatthis
time. Mr. Parker stated the majority do not want to be
annexed at this time.
Councilman Tolby stated he would support the annexation of
the 320 acres now and see what the future brings for the rest
of the properties.
Councilman Bellah asked if we went future to the west could
be bring in more property. Mr. Jacobs stated the further
west we go the larger the properties but not enough support.
Councilman Tolby asked if the 40 acres west to get the
frontage on Glendale Avenue. Mr. Jacobs stated this is owned
by investors who are not in support of the annexation.
Vice Mayor Heatwole stated he felt we should annex those that
wish to come in now.
This item will be brought back with different configurations.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at
3:40 p.m.
Deputy City Clerk