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City of Glendale — Regular Meeting (2021-04-13)

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Proposed Pavement Cut Ordinance 
City Council Workshop April 13th 2021

Request from Council
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• Review and discuss the need for a 
pavement cut ordinance.
• Receive authorization to seek input on 
ordinance from stakeholders.
• Provide consensus to move the 
ordinance forward for Council 
consideration.

Purpose 
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• Preserve pavement investments by formalizing  a pavement cut 
policy.
• Manage negative traffic impacts for both private businesses and 
the driving public.
• Improve pavement life cycle performance.
• Be consistent with Valley jurisdictions. 
• Support our brand.

Challenge – Workmanship
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Challenge – Timing 
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Challenge – Excessive Cutting
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Challenge – Excessive Cutting
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Challenges – Coordination
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1200 CUTS

Goals
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•Coordinate work to minimize cuts 
in streets. 
• Eliminate cuts to new construction.
•Quality standard to maintain street 
integrity.

Strategies
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1. Partner - Encourage coordination with utility 
companies.
a)
Intergovernmental  efforts
b)
Quarterly Dry Utility Workshops
c)
Sharing strategic plans and CIP’s 
2. Disincentivize non-emergency cuts.
3. Ensure restoration is to a new, higher           
standard.

Key Elements of the Draft Ordinance  
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• Purpose - to establish intentions.
• Definitions - to ensure a shared 
understanding.
• Restrictions - to ensure public trust.
• Specifications - to ensure consistency, 
fairness.
• Supervision & Inspection - to ensure 
quality and accountability.

Regional Practices
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•Proposed ordinance should be 
consistent with neighboring Cities:
–Phoenix, Mesa, Tempe, Peoria, Chandler, 
Scottsdale, and Buckeye

Standard Details Provide Consistency
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Request from Council
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• Review and discuss the need for a 
pavement cut ordinance.
• Receive authorization to seek input on 
ordinance from stakeholders.
• Provide consensus to move a draft 
ordinance forward for Council approval.

Questions & Discussion
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