HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - Minutes - City Council - Meeting Date: 10/30/1990MINUTES OF THE WORKSHOP SESSION OF THECITYCOUNCILOFTHECITYOFGLENDALE, MARICOPA COUNTY, ARIZONA HELD TUESDAY, OCTOBER 30, 1990 AT 3:08 P.M. Mayor Renner called the Workshop Session of the GlendaleCityCounciltoorderintheWorkshopRoom, B-3, in theGlendaleCouncilChambers. Council members present were: Hugh, McAllister and Scruggs with Tolby and Bellah arrivinglate. Member absent: Huffman. Also present were Martin Vanacour, City Manager; GordonL. Pedrow, Assistant City Manager; Peter Van Haren, City
Attorney and Linda Duke, Executive Assistant.
WORKSHOP SESSION
1. UPDATE - FIRE SPRINKLER ORDINANCE
Staff presenters: Fire Chief Nunes
Greg Victor, Fire Prevention
Larry Richards, Bldg. Safety Dir.
Staff reported to Council that the existing Fire
Sprinkler Ordinance was passed by City Council on April 8,
1986. This update represents a general clarification of the
Ordinance as well as a strengthening of several of the
standard requirements. Many of the provisions within the
original ordinance were duplications of articles cited in the
Building and Fire Codes.
This update takes those articles and places them back
into the Building and Fire codes thereby permitting them to
stand alone. This allows the codes to periodically change
without impacting any element of the Sprinkler Ordinance.
Other changes would include:
1. Adding a definition of "Approved".
2. Removing the 5,000 square foot un-sprinklered area
option.
3. Adding an exception for Group R, Division 3
Occupancies (one and two family dwellings) from the
Ordinance, thereby clarifying the intent of the
original proposal.
4. Defining principal sprinkler omissions.
5. Returning the specific sprinkler requirements based
on occupancy to the Building and Fire Codes and
allowing the provisions of the Sprinkler Ordinance
to stand alone.
It is the intention of these changes to clarify the FireSprinklerOrdinanceandtoeliminateanyconfusionwiththecurrentrequirements. The consensus of Council is support for theclarification. Direction is to place this item on theCouncilagendasometimeinNovember. 2. ADOPTION OF THE 1988 EDITION OF THE UNIFORM FIRE CODEStaffpresenters: Fire Chief NunesGregVictor, Fire PreventionStaffreportedthattheFireDepartmentis presently
operating under the 1985 uniform Fire Code as amended. The
Uniform Fire Code and Uniform Fire Code Standards, in
conjunction with the companion Uniform Building Code, are
updated periodically to include the latest changes brought
about by new technology and research.
The Fire Department has conducted a thorough review of
the 1988 Uniform Fire Code and recommends that the City
Council move to adopt the 1988 Uniform Fire Code with
amendments and the 1988 Uniform Fire Code Standards. In
addition to carry-over amendments from the 1985 edition,
amendments relating to the retail sales of hazardous
materials and regulations for carnivals and special amusement
buildings such as haunted houses are included.
Also included is a resolution to set Permit Fees. All
existing fees remain the same with changes to clarify the
intent. A Re -Inspection Fee has been added to encourage
troublesome businesses to correct Code violations. An
Environmental Assessment Fee allows the Fire Department to
charge for requested record searches regarding environmental
issues. This information is generally required prior to the
financing of a sale of property by the lending institution.
The cost to the City for new Code Books is $1,300. The
Fire Department has budgeted for these Code Books and the
money is available.
Staff stated that the major change to the ordinance is
in the hazardous materials section. Article 80 has been
completely rewritten. This Article now contains a
comprehensive treatment for the storage, use, handling and
dispensing of hazardous materials.
Mayor Renner asked staff if the definitions contained
within the hazardous materials section were compatible with
what the Sanitation department uses for definitions. Staff
responded positively stating that these are federally
regulated materials and the federal government establishes
the classifications.
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Councilmember Tolby arrived for the meeting and said hewouldliketochallengeChiefNunestogobackandexaminerecordsandseeifasprinklersystemwouldhavemadeanydifferenceinanyofthefiresinbusinesseswithinthelastfiveyears. Mr. Tolby stated that he feels that forcing amerchantwhomightwanttoexpandtoputinsuchanexpenseastherequiredsprinklersystemwoulddeterbusinessesfromlocatinginGlendale. This item will be placed on the regular Council agendainNovember.
3. THE CODE OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE: CHAPTER 9 BUILDINGS
AND BUILDING REGULATIONS, AMENDMENTS
Staff presenters: Jerry Swanson, Deputy City Manager,
Community Development
Larry Richard, Bldg. Safety Dir.
Staff stated that approximately every three years, the
model Building and Construction Codes, as published by the
International Conference of Building Officials (I.C.B.O.),
International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical
Officials (I.A.P.M.O.), and the National Fire Protection
Association (N.F.P.A.), are updated. The new editions
contain provisions which are applicable to the most recent
developments of new construction methods and materials.
These codes are then reviewed by city staff and amended as
may be required to more closely meet the needs of the city as
established by Council and to conform to the geographical
requirements of the jurisdiction of the City of Glendale. A
public meeting was held on October 19, 1990, where staff
discussed the proposed code changes and amendments with the
construction industry representatives. Staff received no
opposition or negative feedback at that time.
Staff proceeded to highlight some of the revisions
proposed.
This item will be placed on a future Council agenda for
formal consideration.
4. AMENDMENT TO THE CITY CODE SECTION 30-4 - DISCHARGE OF
WATER INTO STREETS, PROHIBITED
Staff presenters: Ken Reedy, Deputy City Manager,
Public Works
Jennele O'Hair, Deputy City Attorney
Sam Stout, City Prosecutor
Staff reported that on September 27, 1990, the City
Utilities Committee unanimously approved a draft ordinance
amendment to City Code Section 304.
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This amendment is necessary in order to combatsite-specific street flooding and nuisance water problemsattributedtopoorirrigationwateringpractices. Standingwateriswasteful, it causes street maintenance problems, itisahazardtopedestrianandvehiculartravel, and it cancontributetoinsectproliferationifleftlongenough. The offices of both the City Attorney and CityProsecutorhavereviewedthedraftordinanceamendmentandhavefoundittobelegallysufficientastointentandenforceability. The City Prosecutor will train enforcementpersonnelinrequisiteevidentiarymatters.
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5. REDISTRICTING
Staff presenters: Marion Porch, Intergovernmental
Liaison
Larry Stephenson, Chief Strategic
Planner
Staff reported that a Redistricting Task Force was
appointed by the City Manager in June, 1990 and had been
meeting since August, 1990. The purpose of the task force is
to research and prepare for redistricting, should the final
census figures indicate this necessary for Glendale to remain
in compliance with the Federal Voting Rights Act.
The initial study indicates the official census figures
will not be available until April, 1991. Several cities are
filing an undercount challenge to the Census Bureau figures,
which could further delay the release of the authorized
count.
The official census numbers would have to be made
available in February, 1991, in order for all the legal
requirements to be met prior to a city election in 1992. The
provided chart indicates the necessary time frame. This time
frame is incompatible with the projected availability of
authorized census figures. The Council's intent, that there
be meaningful citizen participation in any redistricting
effort, would be abridged should there be an attempt to
compress the process.
The committee also questioned the impact a redistricting
would have on the citizens if done prior to the full
implementation of our district system. The U.S. Justice
Department has indicated state reapportionments will be their
first review priority. This might delay reviewing municipal
boundaries for compliance.
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None.
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There being no further items to come before the Council,
the meeting adjourned at 4:40 p.m.
Linda Ginn for
Linda Duke
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