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CITY CODE REVIEW COUNCIL COMMITTEE
CITY HALL, CONFERENCE ROOM B3
5850 W. GLENDALE AVE.
GLENDALE, ARIZONA 85301
SEPTEMBER 26, 2019
5:00 P.M.
1. CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 5:05 p.m.
2. ROLL CALL
Present: Yvonne Knaack, Member
Barbara Lentz, Member
Ron Short, Member
Michael Socaciu, Member
Warren Wilfong, Member
Bart Turner, Councilmember
Ray Malnar, Councilmember
Joyce Clark, Vice Mayor
Absent: Rich LeVander, Assistant Police Chief
Francis Sisti, Member
Mark Lilly, Member
Also Present: Chris Anaradian, Assistant City Manager
Eric Fitzer, Development Services Director
Tim Boling, Code Compliance Official
Lisa Collins, Planning Administrator
Deborah Gentry, Administrative Support Specialist
Shelli Henson, Council Assistant
3. CITIZEN COMMENTS
James Greeley, Glendale Resident from the Sahuaro District, expressed
concerns about the inspection procedure of the Code Compliance Inspectors.
Jim Brewer, Glendale Resident from the Sahuaro District, said that the Code
Compliance inspectors are doing an outstanding job. He said that he sees the
inspector in his area even more than he had before and he appreciates it. He
suggested that an education process would be helpful due to some
misconceptions with the inspection process. He also stated that the notes left on
the violation notices should be clearer and more concise.
Joyce Capson, Glendale Resident from the Sahuaro District, asked why current
codes on the books are not being addressed. She also asked why the police
officers do not enforce the nuisance codes. She stated that she would like to
see a foreclosure program put into place.
Beverly Moore, Glendale Resident from the Ocotillo District, wanted to thank the
Code Compliance Division for work done to rectify excessive vehicle repair
violations.
4. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
A motion was made by Member Knaack and seconded by Vice Mayor Clark to
approve the minutes from the June 27, 2019 meeting.
AYE:
Chairperson Ray Malnar
Vice Chairperson Bart Turner
Vice Mayor Joyce Clark
Member Yvonne Knaack
Member Barbara Lentz
Member Ron Short
Member Michael Socaciu
Member Warren Wilfong
OTHER:
Member Assistant Police Chief Rich LeVander (ABSENT)
Member Mark Lilly (ABSENT)
Member Francis Sisti (ABSENT)
Passed
5. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION
a. 1993 PARKING MEMO INTERPRETATION FOLLOW UP
Eric Fitzer said that he will negate the (2) 1993 parking interpretations and stated
that the current parking code is being enforced. He stated that allowed
improvements done during that time under that interpretation would be
grandfathered.
There was discussion among committee members regarding the 1993 parking
memo interpretation.
Eric Fitzer said that they will look into defining the word "maneuvering". He
stated they will also look into long term time frames for the parking code. There
will be a presentation at the next meeting showing diagrams of
approved/unapproved parking areas.
b. SITE PLAN REVIEW FOLLOW UP
There were no updates at this time.
6. UPDATES
a. CHRIS ANARADIAN, ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER
There were no updates at this time.
b. PRESENTATION BY CODE CONSULTANTS
Matthew Klysceiko, consultant at Michael Baker International, spoke about the
process of the code re -write. He stated they will address the unique issues of the
community and will be working closely with the public and staff to make the new
codes as user friendly as possible. They will utilize and address the latest trends
and best practices to make sure that the code is consistent. This will be a
16 -month process. To start they will do an analysis, next develop an outline, and
then develop a unified code.
c. CITY ATTORNEY
There were no updates at this time.
7. DISCUSSION REGARDING COMMITTEE PROCESS
Chairperson Malnar spoke regarding the purpose of the committee. He stated
that the subcommittees will identify an area of concern and then make
recommendations. The recommendations will be discussed at the Code Review
Council Meeting and then turned over to the code consultants who will write the
code.
8. SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS AND POSSIBLE ACTION
a. RESIDENTIAL SUBCOMMITTEE
Vice Chairperson Turner read aloud from a handout titled "Neighborhood Issues
Subcommittee Topics 9/27/19". He spoke about the abatement process and
suggested that the City be more aggressive in foreclosing on liened properties.
Vice Chairperson Turner said that the code regarding where a violation can be
viewed from should be amended to add "or from neighboring property". He
spoke about required setbacks from alleys and said the City should eliminate
required setbacks from the alley. Lastly, he spoke about not requiring permits
for flagpoles but developing standards and educating the residents on this topic.
There was discussion among committee members regarding these topics.
b. COMMERCIAL SUBCOMMITTEE
Committee Member Knaack read aloud from a handout titled "Code Regarding
Palm Trees". She asked that the new language be submitted for approval.
Committee Member Knaack stated that they will not address fireworks or
Christmas lights. She said that the committee is currently working on the right of
way codes.
c. MISCELLANEOUS SUBCOMMITTEE
Committee Member Short read aloud from a handout titled "Summary Report of
Miscellaneous Sub -Committee Meeting August 16, 2019".
There was discussion among committee members regarding the topics and
definitions listed on the handout.
d. PARKING SUBCOMMITTEE
Committee Member Wilfong distributed and read aloud from a handout titled
"Recommended Changes for Resident Parking Code".
There was discussion among committee members regarding the vehicles and
car covers and codes listed on the handout.
Chairperson Malnar asked the Residential Subcommittee to speak more about
the clean and lien properties.
Vice Chairperson Turner lead a discussion among committee members
regarding the clean and lien properties and a possible abatement program.
Chairperson Malnar asked for a motion to have the consultants look into the
abatement program.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Clark and seconded by Vice Chairperson
Turner to approve the motion.
AYE:
Chairperson Ray Malnar
Vice Chairperson Bart Turner
Vice Mayor Joyce Clark
Member Yvonne Knaack
Member Barbara Lentz
Member Ron Short
Member Michael Socaciu
Member Warren Wilfong
OTHER:
Member Assistant Police Chief Rich LeVander (ABSENT)
Member Mark Lilly (ABSENT)
Member Francis Sisti (ABSENT)
Passed
Chairperson Malnar lead a discussion with the committee members about where
a violation can be viewed.
Vice Chairperson Bart Turner asked for a motion to have the consultants look
into adding the phrase "or from a neighboring property or other public means" to
the code that addresses where a violation can be viewed from.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Clark and seconded by Committee Member
Socaciu to recommend the phrase "or from a neighboring property or other
public means" added to the code that addresses where a violation can be viewed
from.
AYE:
Chairperson Ray Malnar
Vice Chairperson Bart Turner
Vice Mayor Joyce Clark
Member Yvonne Knaack
Member Barbara Lentz
Member Ron Short
Member Michael Socaciu
Member Warren Wilfong
OTHER:
Member Assistant Police Chief Rich LeVander (ABSENT)
Member Mark Lilly (ABSENT)
Member Francis Sisti (ABSENT)
Passed
9. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING COMMITTEE AGENDA
PRIORITIES
No comments at this time.
10. STAFF REPORT
There were no staff reports.
11. COMMITTEE COMMENTS AND SUGGESTIONS
There were no comments or suggestions.
12. NEXT MEETING
The next regular meeting of the Code Review Council Committee will be held
on October 24, 2019 at 5:00 p.m., in conference room B3, located at 5850 West
Glendale Avenue, Glendale, Arizona, 85301.
13. ADJOURNMENT
Chairperson Malnar adjourned the meeting at 6:37 p.m.
The City Code Review Committee meeting minutes of September 26,
2019 were submitted and approved this 24th day of October, 2019.
Deborah Gentry
Administrative Support Specialist