COUNCIL ITEM OF SPECIAL INTEREST: REQUEST TO ASSESS POSSIBLE INSTALLATION OF A PERMANENT FLAG POLE IN THUNDERBIRD CONSERVATION PARK
Staff Contact and Presenter: Erik Strunk, Director, Public Facilities, Recreation and Special Events
Purpose and Policy Guidance
This item is follow up to a Council Item of Special Interest (CIOSI) by Mayor Weiers related to the possible installation of a permanent flag pole in the Thunderbird Conservation Park (TCP).
Background
At the December 6, 2016 City Council Workshop Meeting, the Mayor requested staff analysis of how to go about installing a permanent flag in the TCP and possibly working with the Chamber and veterans on the issue. In subsequent discussion, the Mayor indicated preference for the possible installation of a new 20-25' flag pole (with an aircraft warning light on top), with solar lighting, to specifically fly the United States Flag without restriction (24 hours per day, 365 days per year). All required funding, design, necessary construction equipment and ongoing maintenance would be provided and coordinated by non-city personnel, with City oversight.
Analysis
This request would involve initial input from the Parks and Recreation Division, the City Attorney's Office, Engineering Division, the Building Safety Division, the Planning and Zoning Division, the patrons of TCP, residents and other interested parties (e.g. - the Glendale Chamber of Commerce - Veteran's Affairs Sub-Committee, regional conservation organizations, etc.) and the Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission.
If Council does provide staff direction to move forward, it is envisioned this CIOSI will consist of the following policy development phases:
* Phase I of this initiative will consist of a follow-up workshop discussion to provide an overview and receive Council direction of the key elements that need to be further researched and assembled. Examples of these elements include:
a) A legal review of the U.S. Flag Code and the City's ...
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