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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - Minutes - City Council - Meeting Date: 1/19/1988MINUTES OF THE WORKSHOP SESSION OF THECITYCOUNCILOFTHECITYOFGLENDALE, MARICOPA COUNTY, ARIZONA HELD TUESDAY, JANUARY 19, 1988, AT 2:30 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. Design Alternatives for the Paradise Corridor: 75th AvenuetoOuterLoopInFebruary, 1987, the City Council approved and alignmentfortheParadiseCorridorasitpassesthroughtheCityofGlendale. The approval carried with it a number ofstipulationsaimedbybringingtogethertheproposed drainageforthefacility, the existing Grand Canal and the City's proposed linear park. The relevant stipulations included: 1) the final drainage solution shall consist of a multi-purpose, improved open space concept (wash) similar to Thunderbird Paseo or Indian Bend Wash. This earthen channel was to be used for the drainage west of 75th Avenue, 2) west of 55th Avenue the expressway shall be depressed or provide the appearance and impact of a depressed facility equal to the Superstition Freeway in Tempe and west of Mesa, 3) the Grand Canal shall be carried over the depressed Paradise facility and be maintained north of the expressway. The Grand Canal, the drainage wash and the linear park shall be combined to provide maximum benefit to the surrounding neighborhoods. Since the approval of the alignment by the Arizona Department of Transportation, staff has been working with BRW and ADOT engineers to analyze an appropriate design concept for the Paradise facility. During this period of time, the Parks and Recreation Commission has also reviewed conceptual plans for the Grand Canal Linear Park as it would interface with the Paradise Expressway. Staff is prepared to present to City Council its preferred design alternative for this facility west of 75th Avenue. It is important that the design concept for the Glendale portion of this facility be established as soon as possible so that developers and residents can make appropriate decisions regarding their property. Rick Pilgrim, BRW, gave brief overall comments and Ralph Bloom discussed the design concept in detail. Councilmember Bellah stated he thought the drainage canal was to be used as part of the park system. Mr. Pedrow commented as part of the linear park system some of the canal water may be taken and put into lake system and then back into the canal system but so far we have not agreed upon a successfulwaytofititintotheearthendrainagechannel. Mayor Renner asked what was the next step. Mr. Pedrow saidtheCitywouldgowithADOTtotheMarchhearingwiththisbeingthepreferreddesignalternative. Mayor Renner stated he appreciated the effort that went intothisproject. This item will be placed on a workshop agenda prior to thepublichearing. Price Club Plaza Site Plan ReviewTheprojectteamhascompletednegotiations with Price Clubregardingelevationsandsiteplanforthisproposeddevelopmentatthenortheastcornerof59thAvenueandBell Road. The proposed project is to be developed by a joint venture lead by the Price Company, a California Corporation, and will be developed in phases, with the first phase consisting of a Price Club containing 112,000 square feet with a freestanding 4,000 square foot tire service center. The first phase will also include all perimeter landscaping, berming and screen walls for buffers between the commercial uses and adjacent neighborhoods to the north, east, and the parking area which will service the Price Club. Phil Gardner, Economic Development Director, gave a brief presentation. Councilmember Bellah asked what would be seen from the east. Mr. Sedlmeier responded the top ten feet of the building which will be 200' in from the property. Mayor Renner asked if the entire site was still to be developed. Mr. Gilbert said the Price Club will be involved in the development of the entire site. Councilmember Tolby asked if the Price Club could move to the west and put smaller building to the east. Ms. Hicihari stated they has considered several alternatives and this is the best place. Councilmember Tolby asked if the noise factor for the tire center has been considered. Mr. Sedlmeier says there is a 60' landscaped buffer. This item will be placed on a regular agenda for council action. Arizona Canal Diversion Channel (ACDC) Cost Sharing Agreement This is a request to discuss the ACDC Cost Sharing AgreementwiththeFederalGovernment. For over 14 years the City of Glendale has been working withtheUSArmyCorpsofEngineersandtheMaricopaCountyFloodControlDIstrictonthesiting, right-of-way acquisition, design and Cost Sharing Agreement for the ACDC. The ACDC isalsoreferredtoastheThunderbirdPaseo. The Agreement, which is in keeping with the previous CityCouncilreviews, proposes that the City and FederalGovernmenteachcontribute $1,501,015 for certain landscapingandrecreationimprovementfeatures. There are also fivefeaturesthattheywillnotcostshare, which staff suggestsbebidasalternates. These features are: 59th Avenueoverlookshelter, 67th Avenue overlook shelter; irrigationautomatic), all-purpose paved area (four sand volleyballcourts) and hard surface courts (two basketball courts). Tim Ernster, Community Services Deputy City Manager, briefed the council on the cost sharing agreement. Lee Stanley, Leisure Services Director presented the recreational improvement and amenities in the first phase of the project. Councilmember Falbo suggested dropping the overlooks and put the other features back in the budget. Mr. Ernster said they want to go to bid on the overlooks to see if the cost would come down, but they could be dropped at any time. Mayor Renner asked if the flood control district will take care of the erosion. Mr. Stanley stated prior to construction start-up the district would do the repairs. Vice Mayor Heatwole asked if there were lights for the bicycle/jogging path for security purposes. Mr. Stanley stated there are no lights in some areas. Vice Mayor Heatwole and Mayor Renner suggested the security be looked at. Councilmember Tolby also suggested patrolling the area. Mr. Vanacour said they would explore the concerns. Mr. Reedy suggested pedestrian lighting which is mounted low and will not shine in the neighborhoods. This item will be placed on a regular agenda for council action. Reprogramming Community Development Block Grant Funds Community Development Block regulations require that when there are substantial changes to budgets for a City's CDBG program, the City must provide an opportunity for citizens' comments prior to reprogramming those funds and notify HUD of the change to the "Projected Use of Funds." At the present time, there is a need to consider the reprogramming of funds from the 1987 CDBG contingency fund to the Glendale FamilyDevelopmentCenter's acquisition/relocation project, and alsofromthefacadeprogramtothedowntownparkingproject. Paul Ludwick gave a brief presentation. This item will be scheduled concurrent with a regular agendaforapublichearingandcouncilaction. Primary ElectionTheCityClerkpresented information to bring the Council uptodateonelectionmatters. Glendale's 1988 Legislative Program and IntergovernmentalReportMarionPorchupdatedtheCouncilontheSecondSessionof the 38th Arizona Legislature. Adjournment There being no further business the meeting adjourned at 5:05 p.m. Assistant City Clerk