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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - Minutes - City Council - Meeting Date: 5/17/1988MINUTES OF THE WORKSHOP SESSION OF THECITYCOUNCILOFTHECITYOFGLENDALE, MARICOPA COUNTY, ARIZONA HELD TUESDAY, MAY 17, 1988, AT 3:10 P.M. Vice Mayor Tolby called to order the Workshop Session ofGlendaleCityCouncilinConferenceRoomB-3 of the CouncilChambers. Council members present were: Bellah, Falbo, Huffman, Hugh, McAllister, and Tolby. Mayor Renner arrivedat4:30 p.m. User Fee for Advanced Life Support (ALS) ServicesThefiredepartmentisrequestingthetheCouncil review thefeasibilityofauserfeebeingestablishedforAdvancedLifeSupport (ALS) services provided by the fire department. Since the beginning of Glendale's paramedic program, there has been a tremendous increase in the number of ALS service calls, as well as, an increase in the cost of continuing education, supplies, and capital equipment. We would now like to explore the feasibility of implementing a fee to recover some of the costs incurred in equipment expense and the costs associated in the training of paramedics. The amount of the fee should be approximately $50.00. Ambulance companies are authorized by the Department of Health Services to charge approximately $50.00 for providing ALS service. This fee is not charged in the city limits of Glendale, since the fire department provides this service. Based on a fee of $50. and 2700 calls annually, gross revenue would be approximately $135,000. The ambulance industry shows a collection rate of 64%. Chief Gray Crabtree gave a brief presentation. Vice Mayor Tolby asked why the engine would be out of service when not operating with a three man crew. Chief Crabtree said when the paramedic goes to the hospital he takes the equipment and drug box therefore the engine does not have the advance life support capabilities. Councilman Bellah stated he felt it was a fair fee. Vice Mayor Tolby asked was Phoenix charged. Chief Crabtree said the basic fee is $146. This item will be included as part of the budget process for council action. Intent to form Improvement District No. 55 - portions of 59th Avenue, Peoria, Desert Cove and 57th Avenue Property owners in the vicinity of 59th Avenue and PeoriarequestedthattheCityformanimprovementdistricttoprovidestreet, sidewalk, curb and gutter, landscaping, waterandsewerimprovementstothearea. Plans and specificationshavebeencompletedfortheproposedimprovementsandaresolutionwasapprovedbyCouncilonMay10whichnoticedtheCouncil's intent to form Improvement District No. 55. The total estimated cost of the project is $8,823,548. TheCity's share of the cost is $2,829,818. The City's share ofcostswillbepaidforthroughparticipationintheimprovementdistrict. Phil Gardner, Economic Development Director, gave a briefpresentation. Vice Mayor Tolby asked if the vote was on the front footage. Mr. Gardner said it was. Councilman Bellah asked how do we determine the cost for individuals in the district. Mr. Gardner stated once the improvement district is decided upon they go to bid. Until that time, they estimate the cost which cannot be exceeded by the bidding process. Vice Mayor Tolby asked if all the right of way had been acquired. Mr. Gardner said there was still a fair amount of right of way needed. Vice Mayor Tolby asked what happens if the property owner does not want to sell the right of way. Mr. Gardner stated the final process would be eminent domain. There will be informal meetings with owners and a public meeting scheduled before this comes back to workshop for further discussion. FY 88-89 Parks Capital Improvements Program Update The city staff recently met with the Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission to discuss the Parks Capital Improvement Program for next fiscal year. As a result of that meeting, staff and the commission agree on project priorities for next year with the exception of the tennis facility and initial development of the new park site at 63rd Avenue and Thunderbird Road. The only site currently available for a tennis center is located at Sahuaro Ranch. Due to the park site's heavy use and due to the size of the available site, staff believes that it is not a good location for a tennis center. The new park site at 63rd Avenue and Thunderbird Road has not yet been master planned. Staff is recommending that the city go through a master planning process with opportunities for public input prior to a decision being made about thedevelopmentofthisparksite. While Glendale does not have a high quality tennis facilitywhichcouldbeusedforlargetournaments, it does have amorethanadequateinventoryoftenniscourts (a total of 65with33beinglighted). This inventory exceeds the standardsidentifiedintheParksMasterPlan. If the City Council decides to proceed with the tennisfacilityandinitialdevelopmentofthenewparksite, itcoulddosobychangingprojectpriorities, spendingremainingbondfundsprojectedtobeheldinreserve, or sellnewbondsauthorizedbythevotersinthespringof1987. Bobbee Petty, Parks and Recreation Chairman, made a briefstatementtocouncil. Vice Mayor Tolby asked if P&R's recommendation was to build a racquet center at Sahuaro Ranch. Ms. Petty said at this time it is because there is not another site authorized. Vice Mayor Tolby asked with the traffic, parking and crowds did they feel the ranch could support added facilities. Ms. Petty said they were aware of the traffic congestion however they do not feel the tennis center would add that much more. Vice Mayor Tolby asked if they felt nine courts were adequate for the demand. Ms. Petty said personally she did not believe it was but as a commissioner the only site available is Sahuaro Ranch which only will accommodate 9 courts. Councilman Bellah stated several of the school tennis courts were locked up and asked staff to check into this. Vice Mayor Tolby gave the audience an opportunity to speak their concerns. Tim Ernster stated they would like to have a park designer do a master plan of the 23 acre park site and then have public hearings to get citizens involved. This item will be discussed at the March 31 retreat in the CIP plan. Bell Road Improvement Project - Improvement District Conceptual Plan Since May 1986 Maricopa County has worked with various cities having jurisdiction over portions of Bell Road for a cooperative approach to a major arterial street improvement project. In late 1987 Glendale entered into an intergovernmental agreement providing for city participation in the street improvements, and for County Flood Control District construction of major trunk storm drains within 59thand67thAvenues. In mid -1987 a report recommending further use of improvementdistrictswaspresentedtoCityCouncilinworkshopdiscussion, and in October 1987 Council authorized aconceptualstudyregardingtheuseofanimprovement districttofinanceaportionoftheproposedBellRoadproject. TheengineeringfirmWilldanAssociates, working with the PublicWorksstaff, has prepared the conceptual study regarding useofanimprovementdistrictfortheBellRoadproject. The study finds it both feasible and advantageous for theCitytouseanimprovementdistrictfortheBellRoadproject. The estimated cost to the City of approximately $9millionwouldbepartiallyassessedtobenefitingproperties, and partially paid by Highway User Revenue Bonds as a generalpublicbenefit. Tom Martinsen, District City Manager of Public Works, presented the project to the council. Bill Stuckey and Don Penfield of Willdan Associates presented the study. Mayor Renner asked how the property owners would be notified. Mr. Martinsen said this could be done in several manners; all property owners would be invited to a meeting or form a district and involve the owners as the district is being formed. Council agreed it should be done by notice of a meeting. Vice Mayor Tolby asked if vote would be by front footage or area. Mr. Stuckey said it would done by both. This item will be brought back to workshop for further discussion. Glendale Avenue Improvements from 43rd to 51st Avenues Construction Schedule Public Works Engineering staff has prepared plans for construction of Glendale Avenue street improvements from 43rd to 51st Avenues. The City Council has discussed scheduling issues in a public meeting held March 29, 1988 City Council comments have repeatedly stressed the community desire to minimize the construction impact on citizens, property owners and businesses along Glendale Avenue. City Council requested staff to evaluate special incentives to shorten the construction time as much as possible to reduce the impact on all parties. Staff identified several probable impacts of attempting to shorten some parts of the construction schedule. Since the number of underground utilities in potential conflict withproposedstormdrainandutilityworkissignificant, thereisasubstantialriskofunforeseeableproblemsthatwillrequirefieldchangesandtimeextensions. The best optionistoperformtheundergroundworkinaseparateprojecttobefollowedbyapavingprojectthatcouldbeexpeditedwithlittleriskofcomplications. Tom Martinsen, Public Works Deputy City manager briefed thecouncilonthisproject. Mayor Renner asked if the contracts are separated how will iteffectthebusinesses. Mr. Reedy stated he would give themtwodisruptionsbutundermorecontrolledtimeframes. Council agreed this should be discussed with the businesses. Sewage Master Plan Update In 1982, John Carollo Engineers performed an engineering study, and prepared a document titled "Sewage Facilities Report, City of Glendale" which presented a master plan for the city's sewage system. This document has been used extensively to plan capital improvement projects for expanding and improving the city's sewer system. John Carollo Engineers was hired in August of 1987 to perform an update of this report. The completed work has provided a much needed update of what has been an extremely valuable report. Ken Reedy, City Engineer, summarized the project. This was for information only. Intergovernmental Report Marion Porch briefed the council on legislative issues. Adjournment There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 5:30 p.m. Assistant City Clerk