HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - Minutes - City Council - Meeting Date: 6/7/1988MINUTES OF THE WORKSHOP SESSION OF THECITYCOUNCILOFTHECITYOFGLENDALE, MARICOPA COUNTY, ARIZONA HELD TUESDAY, JUNE 7, 1988 AT 3:05 P.M. Mayor Renner called to order the Workshop Session of GlendaleCityCouncilinConferenceRoomB-3 of the Council Chambers. Council members present were: Bellah, Falbo, Huffman, Hugh, McAllister, and Tolby. Members Absent: None. Western Area Wastewater Reclamation Facility FeasibilityStudyThisisarequestfortheapprovaloftheFeasibilityStudyoftheWesternAreaWastewaterReclamationFacility. The draft of the final report has been presented to theUtilitiesCommitteeatitsMay23, 1988 meeting, and is being
submitted to City Council for approval and direction to
proceed with implementation.
Tom Martinsen, Public Works Deputy City Manager, and Gary
Westeroff of Malcom Pirnie, Inc. presented the recommenda
tions of the study.
Mayor Renner asked what is cost of excess. Mr. Kratch stated
2 per gallon with a net value of $20 million.
Mayor Renner asked what was being used in the preliminary
estimates. Mr. Martinsen said $1.80.
Mayor Renner stated if the number slides we will need to be
sure this is still a viable option. Mr. Martinsen said he
would monitor.
Councilmember Bellah asked what happens to the commitment of
12 mgd to Buckeye and the Nuclear Plant if 91st Avenue is
sold. Mr. Martinsen said they would hope to negotiate the
commitment with the capacity.
Mayor Renner asked what the recommended timing of the overall
implementation strategy. Mr. Martinsen said he would come
back with a plan.
This item will come back to workshop for further discussion.
Crossing at 59th Avenue and Grovers
On March 8, 1988, the Deer Valley Governing Board approved a
change in attendance areas for Belair and Greenbrier
Elementary Schools, effective this fall. Due to the boundary
changes, it is estimated that 188 elementary school children
will be crossing 59th Avenue to attend the Greenbrier School.
The Deer Valley Unified School District has requested theinstallationofatrafficsignalat59thAvenueandGrovers. The school district has agreed to provide an adult crossingguardatthesamelocation. Pam Kavanaugh, Assistant to the City Manager, presented theproject. Vice Mayor Tolby asked when the school boundaries wouldchangeagain. Dr. Komerick said they do not anticipate anychangesinthenearfuture. Councilmember Falbo said he felt this was important andshouldbeapproved. Vice Mayor Tolby agreed. This item will be placed on a regular agenda for councilaction.
Mayor Renner asked Dr. Komerick if the school has planned and
budgeted the necessary funds for crossing guards and both
locations. Dr. Komerick said they were willing to make the
commitment to provide crossing guards at the two locations.
Downtown Urban Design Plan
On July 28, 1987, the Council authorized the City Manager to
enter into an agreement with Elbasani & Logan Architects
ELS) for the preparation of Downtown Urban Design Plan.
Donn Logan, a principal in ELS, will present the draft plan
to Council.
The Urban Design Plan is being coordinated with the
preparation of the City's draft General Plan to ensure that
both documents are consistent and can work together. The
final Urban Design Plan will contain City Council ideas and
policies regarding design and development criteria for
downtown. This will involve items such as traffic and
circulation, including the depressed Grand Avenue Expressway
concept; height and density of buildings; and provision for
pedestrian activity. The Urban Design Plan will be prepared
in a format so that it can be used as a marketing tool for
downtown Glendale.
Phil Gardner, Economic Development Director, and Donn Logan
summarized the project and gave a slide presentation.
Mayor Renner asked if this presentation had been given to the
Downtown Development Corporation. Mr. Logan stated it had.
Mayor Renner asked if they had any specific comments. Mr.
Marek said they were unanimous in not wanting the rapid
transit corridor down Glendale Avenue but felt Lamar Rd was
adequate.
This item will be brought back to workshop to discuss streetpatterns. Intergovernmental ReportMarionPorchbriefedthe council on legislative issues. AdIournmentTherebeing no further business the meeting adjourned at 4:59p.m. Assisissis ant City Clerk