HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - Minutes - City Council - Meeting Date: 11/15/1988MINUTES OF THE WORKSHOP SESSION OF THECITYCOUNCILOFTHECITYOFGLENDALE, MARICOPA COUNTY, ARIZONA HELD TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 1988 AT 3:00 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. WORKSHOP SESSIONGLENDALETRAFFIC MODEL FOR THE YEAR 2015AttheOctober25, 1988 workshop on the Draft General Plan, Council asked staff to present the results of a City-widetrafficmodelbasedonthelandusesidentifiedintheplan. The model will identify how well the street system will carry
traffic generated by land uses identified in the General
Plan.
The traffic model shows projected intersection levels of
service during the p.m. peak travel periods for the year
2015. Several assumptions were made in the use of the model.
The assumptions and the results of the model will be
explained in detail at the workshop.
Jerry Swanson, Deputy City Manager of Community Development
Services gave a brief presentation. Dave Prescott explained
the results of the model.
Councilman McAllister stated two streets that are going to be
super saturated - 51 and 59 Avenues - he asked what could be
done now to make them usable. Mr. Swanson said it relates to
specific mitigation measures to increase the capacity of the
streets but it has nothing to do with land planning issues.
We could emphasis transit, doing spot improvements to
intersections, and by trying to get ridership in individuals
vehicle up. Mr. Malango said by using the design criteria
and adding lanes at intersection a 10-15% improvement could
be obtained otherwise we need to try to reduce the peak hour
traffic by other means.
Councilman Bellah asked about Grand Avenue Expressway
situation. Mr. Swanson commented some of the arterial
streets were not adequate but the expressway was.
Councilman McAllister commented that maybe bicycle paths are
needed at half mile streets. Mr. Swanson said they are
included in the circulation element of the draft plan with
major connections being on the half mile streets.
This item will be heard at a public hearing on December 1 at
6 pm in the Council Chambers.
SUPPORT FOR ZIP CODE LEGISLATIONApproximatelythreeyearsago, the City of Glendale workedwiththeUnitedStatesPostalServicetogetzipcodesassignedtotheCityofGlendalewhichdonotoverlapwithothermunicipalities. Attempts to have those modificationsmadewereunsuccessful. Recently, Councilmember Bellah asked staff to look into theissueonceagain. It appears that some members of theNationalLeagueofCitiesareattemptingtogarnersupportforcongressionalactionwhichwouldstraightenouttheconfusingzipcodesystemwhichisnowinplace. The City of Wheat Ridge, Colorado, has circulated aquestionnaireconcerningzipcodeissueswhichwill betabulatedandtheresultsofwhichwillbepresentedat the
upcoming National League of Cities meeting. Those in support
of the change are also requesting that interested cities
adopt a resolution outlining their concerns that could be
presented at the meeting. It appears that other Arizona
cities will be supporting the efforts.
Pam Kavanaugh and Marion Porch presented the information.
Mayor Renner said he felt the resolution should be supported
and should be communicated once again to the area postmaster
and the two local postmasters our concerns.
Vice Mayor Tolby said he felt the problem was Peoria did not
want to give this area up. Ms. Porch said that was partially
correct but the Glendale post office was not ready to move
forward with the request so there was no further action.
Mayor Renner agreed this issue should be addressed to the
post office again.
Councilman Bellah asked who aligned the zip codes. Ms. Porch
it was done at the federal level. Councilman Bellah asked
that this be checked into again.
Councilman Bellah asked that Ernie Figureo be contacted and
asked for ideas on how to approach this issue.
Mayor Renner suggested sending a letter and ask for a written
response.
The resolution would be placed on an agenda for council
action.
INTERGOVERNMENTAL REPORT
Marion Porch, Intergovernmental Liaison, briefed the CityCouncilonlegislativeissues. BUS SHELTERSCouncilhas stated that more shelters for passenger comfortareneededalongbusroutesintheCity. The cost ofacquiringandmaintaininganadequateinventorywould be veryexpensive. Phoenix has found a solution to this problem byusingadvertisingshelterswhichwemaybeabletoadopt. All capital and operating costs are supported by thecontractor, Gannett Advertising. In addition, Gannett sharesapercentageofitsadvertisingrevenueswiththeCity. The City's sign ordinance does not currently permit the typeofsignageassociatedwiththeshelters. Staff would like toshowCouncilasampleshelteranddiscussarevisioninthesignordinancewhichwouldallowthisactivity.
Tim Ernster briefed the council on the shelters. Bill
Budlong explain the program. Bob Coons briefed the council
on the amendment to the sign ordinance.
Mayor Renner stated he was intrigued with a pilot program
which would give us an opportunity to immediately place
shelters on the streets. Councilman McAllister agreed.
Vice Mayor Tolby said he had concerns with the signs before
the ordinance was amended. He also felt it unfair for
Gannett to put in shelters and then go out for an RFP.
Mr. Budlong said he felt it was a good idea to go with an
RFP, it would allow the market to show us what they can do
and I think we will find is that Gannett will be the company
that will respond most favorably to that RFP.
Bruce Williams, Gannett Advertising, stated they would
welcome an RFP process.
Mayor Renner asked how the locations of the shelters were
determined. Mr. Williams said the site locations would be
recommended by Gannett but approved by the Council.
Mayor Renner asked if a certain percentage of the sign boards
is given to public advertising. Mr. Williams said all boards
that are not sold are available for public use.
Councilman Bellah asked how long was their average contract.
Mr. Williams said average is 15 years, but they would not
accept anything short of 10 years.
Councilman Falbo asked if they provided liability insurance.
Mr. Williams said they did and they set safety standards that
are defensible.
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albo asked if they neededZeshelters. Mr. Williamsfitintherightofwav. additional right of waysaideverythingtheyThisitemwillbeplacedonanagendaforcouncilactionontheRFPandtheexemptiononthesighordinance. CREATION OF BUS SERVICE TO LUKE A.F.B. There is a need for traditional bus services (i.e., fixed - route) west of Grand Avenue. The ridership for this routewillcomefromthe9,000 civilian personnel traveling to Lukeeachday, the personnel and their families stationed at LukewhoneedtotravelintoGlendaleforshoppingandrecreation, the sizeable work force that will be developing at GlenHarbor, the clientele at the new DES Office at 67th AvenueandGlendaleAvenueandtheresidentslivingalongGlendale
Avenue.
The bus service will cost $133,000 annually. The revenue
would be from three sources: $13,000 from passenger fares;
85,000 from ADOT's Clean Air Fund; and $35,000 from the
Local Services Fund that is allotted to Glendale by the RPTA
each year. The route would begin at Valley West Mall, travel
south on 59th Avenue, west on Glendale Avenue, north on
Litchfield Road and end at the main gate to Luke A.F.B. It
would travel back and forth between Luke and Valley West Mall
12 times per day.
Tim Ernster gave a brief presentation. Bill Budlong
sunmarized the cost of the route. Mark Sanchez, Community
Planner, LAFB, stated LAFB were extremely excited at the
possibility of the new bus route.
Councilman Falbo stated he felt it was a good idea.
Councilman Bellah asked what time the bus route would start.
Mr. Budlong said at 6 AM.
Councilman Bellah stated the last time this fixed route was
discussed staff did not feel it was feasible he asked what
had changed. Mr. Budlong said the city would not be doing
the route it would be contracted out to the private sector.
Vice Mayor Tolby asked if the service is not used would it be
discontinued or would the city subsidize it. Mr. Pedrow said
in the contract with RPTA they have a ridership performance
which has to be met over a certain period of time and if not
met they discontinue.
This item will be placed on a regular agenda for council
action.
AdjournmentTherebeing no further business the meeting was adjourned at5:05 p.m. Assistant City Clerk