HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - Minutes - City Council - Meeting Date: 11/27/1990MINUTES OF THE WORKSHOP SESSION OF THECITYCOUNCILOFTHECITYOFGLENDALE, MARICOPA COUNTY, ARIZONA HELD TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 1990 AT 3:05 P.M. Mayor Renner called the Workshop Session of the GlendaleCityCounciltoorderintheWorkshopRoom, B-3, in theGlendaleCouncilChambers. Council members present were: Bellah (arrived late), Huffman, Hugh, McAllister, Scruggs andTolby. Members absent: None. Also present were Martin Vanacour, City Manager; GordonL. Pedrow, Assistant City Manager; Peter Van Haren, City
Attorney and Linda Ginn, Deputy City Clerk.
Mayor Renner complimented City employees on their fine
participation in the recent United Way campaign. He
specifically recognized Community Development and the Police
Department for their high percentage of contribution.
WORKSHOP SESSION
1. REVIEW OF FY 1990-91 COUNCIL GOALS & PREPARATION FOR FY
1991-92 GOALS
Staff presenters: Martin Vanacour, City Manager
Ken Reedy, Deputy City Manager,
Public Works
Jerry Swanson, Deputy City Manager,
Community Development
Tim Ernster, Deputy City Manager,
Community Services
As part of the 1990-91 City Budget process, the City
Council established a set of "Council Goals." These goals in
turn became the priority projects, tasks, and expenditures
for the fiscal year.
Staff updated the Council on the progress of the goals
established for this year.
PUBLIC SAFETY
Goal: Reduce traffic accidents
1. Overall traffic accidents are down by 5 percent in the
first nine months of this calendar year (fatal traffic
accidents are also down from 18 in 1989 to 6 in 1990).
2. Have implemented a number of programs aimed to reduce
DUI traffic.
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Have purchased 24 hand held radar guns and have in cars.
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Traffic Engineering1. Currently developing a traffic accident database on acomputer. 2. Have installed traffic signals and signage at twointersectionswithhighaccidentoccurrences. 3. Will hire a traffic coordinating engineer. Goal: Reduce drug demand in the community
1. Have continued the implementation of the DARE program.
Program will expand from 15 elementary schools to 20.
2. Have participated in the County -wide Demand Reduction
Task Force since May 1989.
3. Steady decline in arrests in and around bars and
traditional drug dealing points, indicating decreased
activity at these sites.
Goal: Examine emergency medical service provision and
investigate alternatives for service provision to health care
centers, nursing homes and related facilities.
1. Have completed the evaluation of the EMS process.
2. The City's current delivery system is the most cost
effective method and is viewed as a model program for
the Valley.
3. An educational program for health care institutions has
been implemented, resulting in a 70 percent reduction in
EMS requests to those institutions.
Goal: Increase anti/gang education in cooperation with
schools.
1. Police Department representatives meet with the Deans of
Students on a monthly basis; quarterly meetings include
the mayor, school superintendents and members of the
criminal justice system.
2. Have implemented a summer program "Bright Nights" to
work with juveniles at various schools, clubs and city
parks.
3. Have established a Juvenile Referral Program with the
City Court.
DEVELOPMENT OF THE CITYGoal: Build the City's employment and tax base. 1. Have prepared a draft outline for an EconomicDevelopmentPlan. 2. Have held the Glendale Avenue Charette in November1990. A report will follow in January 1991. Goal: Direct the shape and nature of the community byupdatingtheCity's Strategic Plan through a citizens'
committee.
1. Have formed the strategic Planning Citizen's Task Force.
2. Are ready to administer the Municipal Services Survey.
PARRS
Goal: Increase recreational opportunities throughout the
City.
1. Are currently in the process of negotiating with a firm
to update the Parks Master Plan.
2. The Thunderbird Park Use/Activity Plan was presented to
City Council. Meetings to solicit public input will be
held in January 1991.
3. The Bicycle Plan has been approved. Phase I of the Plan
will be implemented starting in January 1991. Phase I
includes signage anD striping of bicycle facilities, as
well as hiring a bicycle coordinator.
Goal: Increase the number of trees in Glendale.
1. A total of 310 trees will be planted in various parks
across the City.
2. Design work on the next streetscape project (51st Avenue
from Olive to Peoria Avenues) has been completed.
Landscaping is expected to be installed in February or
March of 1991.
3. Two streetscape projects will be implemented per year.
Goal: Increase arts and cultural opportunities in Glendale.
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IM 1. A two-year calendar of events has been prepared andapproved. It will be published in an upcoming issue ofGlendaleAlive. 2. A committee has been formed to plan for the CityCentennialCelebrationPlan. 3. The Glendale Public Library has received the 1990ArizonaHumanitiesCouncilAwardforExcellenceinrecognitionoftheadultprogramsofferedbythelibrary. 4. The Library has supported various arts and cultural
groups in Glendale through displays and cooperative
programs.
EDUCATION
Goal: Invest in the future and make Glendale a better place
to live by educating and caring for the youth.
1. Approximately $75,000 has been budgeted to fund the
expansion of the Glendale Youth Center. Requests for
proposals for architecture services will be issued in
December.
2. $167,000 has been budgeted for the renovation of the
Glendale Boys and Girls Club. Proposals for design have
been received.
3. Leisure Services staff has been meeting with the
principals of the local schools to discuss ways to
improve the education and caring for the City's youth.
4. The Glendale Library offers a variety of youth reading
programs, e.g. the Summer Reading Program.
ENVIRONMENT
Goal: Improve the quality of life through careful
stewardship of our natural resources.
1. Preparation of the Water Resources Plan (report and
action plan) is near completion. It will be brought for
Utilities Committee and Council action in the near
future.
2. Have continued to implement the City's solid waste
plan. The plan identifies options and actions to extend
the life of the City landfill by approximately 30 years
and to comply with federal and state regulations.
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3. Have conducted a household hazardous waste collectionday. 4. Continuing to examine the feasibility of a curbsiderecyclingprogram. 5. Will procure equipment for chipping and composting. 6. Have implemented the City's Travel Reduction Programaimedtoreducesingle -occupancy vehicle commutes by 5percent. It offers discounted bus passes, andinnovativebicycleloanprogramandpreferentialparkingforthecarpooler.
7. Have implemented a four month Regional Clean Air
Challenge program (November to February) to change the
commuting behavior of employees.
8. Staff formed an Environmental Team to address
environmental issues.
9. Continuing to implement the MAG carbon monoxide, ozone
and particulate plans.
Goal: Keep the neighborhoods quiet and attractive.
1. The Neighborhood Focus Program has helped three
neighborhoods; nine additional neighborhoods have been
identified for inclusion in the program.
2. Neighborhood leaders are emerging and more code
violations are being resolved voluntarily.
3. Have implemented a plan to restrict truck traffic along
Union Hills Drive. Installed signage and established a
phone "hot line" to receive reports regarding possible
violations.
4. Reviewed and deemed appropriate the existing City
ordinance restricting the parking of trucks in
neighborhoods.
Goal: Reduce scalloped streets.
1. Street and traffic standards have been developed (e.g.
delays at intersections, traffic capacity, signalization
and size).
2. Traffic volumes have been projected based on the General
Plan land use distribution and densities.
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3. $500,000 has been included in the Capital ImprovementProgrambudgetforarterialimprovements. An additional500,000 has been budgeted for non -arterialimprovements. TRANSPORTATIONGoal: Improve the appearance and capacity of Glendale Avenuefrom51stAvenuetothedowntownarea. 1. Request for Proposal to prepare traffic circulationoptionsinthedowntownwillbereceivedbyDecember
1990.
Council then suggested the following items as
additional/continuing goals for the approaching year.
PUBLIC SAFETY
1. Traffic management program - to be accomplished in FY
91/92.
2. Additional drug/anti-gang programs
3. Additional crime prevention programs - burglar alarms
for businesses
4. Maintain staffing levels as city grows
STREETS/TRAFFIC
1. Continue scallop street program
2. Finalize downtown traffic flow
3. Finalize plans for bus shelters and begin implementation
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
1. Explore additional and new transportation methods for
downtown area; encourage Downtown Development
Corporation's participation
2. Attract new residential opportunities in downtown
3. Encourage development of in -fill properties
4. Investigate and institute a trial program for a weekend
trolley; encourage DDC participation
5. Adopt Economic Development Plan - FY 91-92
6. Improved marketing of city services
ENVIRONMENTAL
1. Expand and investigate new recycling programs
2. Continue household hazardous waste disposal programs
3. Additional water conservation programs
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4. Investigate rebate programs in additional areas5. Continue treescape programs6. Develop strategies for legislative actions1. Adopt Thunderbird Park master plan2. Review streetscape/treescape program3. Study fee -basis park facilities4. Increase and improve park turf areasFINANCIAL
1. Complete review of CIP
2. Review long term costs/benefits of major capital
projects
FLOOD CONTROL
1. Include in CIP review
2. Develop resources for flood control projects
3. Education on flood prevention efforts for individual
properties
ADDITIONAL COUNCIL GOALS
1. Review employee programs; look at innovative incentive
programs
This item will be brought back to the Council in draft
form at a later workshop session in December.
3. EXTENSION OF MAJOR MEDICAL INSURANCE RATES AND PREFERRED
PROVIDER ORGANIZATION LIMIT AND DEDUCTIBLE REIMBURSEMENT
Staff presenters: Pam Kavanaugh, Assistant to the
City Manager
Allen Iampaglia, Risk Manager
Staff summarized this item by stating that at the
direction of the City Council, the Risk Management Division
has been negotiating an extension of the current major
medical contract with Washington National Insurance Company
with no increase in premium until May 1, 1991. This
extension would allow the City to properly budget for any
possible rate increase during the budget process thereby
alleviating the mid -year rate decisions that have plagued the
City in past years. During negotiations Washington National
requested a one year increase in the deficit recovery limit
agreement from the current 5% of yearly premium to 10%, for
the 1990 policy year. This was intended to allow Washington
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National to offset any possible loss due to the extension oftheCity's contract. Based on current claim figures through the first ninemonthsof1990, the city will experience a $127,000 surplus. Under the existing contract with Washington National they areabletorecoverupto5% of premium, any outstanding deficitfrompriorpolicyyears. Based on current figures, Washington National will be unable to collect even the full5% of deficit due to an insufficient amount. The 10% recovery change for the 1990 policy year does not have afinancialimpactatthistime. Major Medical insurance rateswouldremainconstantforatleastthenextfivemonths.
Risk Management has also been monitoring the utilization
of the PPO limit and deductible reimbursement over the past
eleven months. Less than one-half of the total amount
allocated for the entire year has been spent and it is clear
that continuation of both programs through the next calendar
year is possible. Both programs have been well received by
the employees and if extended the issues could be brought
before Council as a budget decision.
Council concurred with staff findings and directed them
to place this item on a future Council agenda for formal
consideration.
COUNCIL CO)U4ENTS AND SUGGESTIONS
None.
F:\b, Irellinzi"loom
There being no further items to come before the Council,
the meeting adjourned at 5:10 p.m.
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Deputy City Clerk