TABLE OF CONTENTS
FOR CITY COUNCIL
PACKET
SEPTEMBER 15, 2009
The September 22, 2009 Work Study Meeting
has been cancelled.
The September 23, 2009 Formal Meeting has been cancelled.
BACKUP INFORMATION FOR THE WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2009
FORMAL AGENDA
Packet Date: September 11, 2009
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CITY COUNCIL REPORT
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FORMAL AGENDA
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TO:
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Council Members
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AGENDA DATE:
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September 16, 2009
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FROM:
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Phil Gordon
Mayor
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PAGE:
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SUBJECT:
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BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
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DESERT VIEW VILLAGE PLANNING COMMITTEE
I nominate the following new appointee:
Reginald Younger, Jr.
Mr. Younger serves as Assistant Director of Admissions for the Art
Institute of Phoenix, resides in District 2 and is recommended by Councilwoman
Peggy Neely. He replaces Terri Gillies,
whose term expired, and will serve a partial term to expire November 19, 2010.
HUMAN SERVICES
COMMISSION
I nominate the following new appointees:
Lorinda Brown
Ms. Brown serves as Assistant Superintendent for the Murphy Elementary School District, resides in
District 3 and will represent the field of Education. She replaces John Underwood, who resigned,
and will serve a partial term to expire June 30, 2010.
Brande Mead
Ms. Mead serves as Human Services Planner III for the Maricopa
Association of Governments, resides in District 2 and will represent the field
of Public Agency. She replaces Amy St.
Peter, who resigned, and will serve a partial term to expire June 30, 2010.
Pastor James Preston
Pastor Preston serves as Senior Pastor for Bethesda Community Baptist Church, located in District
8, and is recommended by Councilman Michael Johnson. He replaces Angela Banks, who resigned, and
will serve his first term to expire December
31, 2013.
LICENSE APPEALS
BOARD
I nominate the following new appointee:
Keeley Smith
Ms. Smith is a Partner with the law office of Quarles & Brady,
LLP. She replaces Boyd Heckel, whose
term expired, and will serve her first term to expire June 30, 2013.
MAYOR’S COMMISSION
ON DISABILITY ISSUES
I nominate the following new appointees:
Ashley Bridwell
Ms. Bridwell is a social worker for Outpatient Therapy Services with St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center. She replaces Marvin Rochelle, whose term
expired, and will serve her first term to expire June 2, 2012.
Amy Cotton
Ms. Cotton is an attorney with the law office of Quarles & Brady,
LLP. She replaces Leciah Laughton, whose
term expired, and will serve her first term to expire June 2, 2012.
Sheryl Keeme
Ms. Keeme serves as President for the National Multiple Sclerosis
Society, Arizona Chapter. She replaces
Patricia Moore, whose term expired, and will serve her first term to expire June 2, 2012.
Jenny Nordine
Ms. Nordine is a Certified Driving Rehabilitation Specialist with
Driving To Independence. She replaces Fredrick
Brown, who resigned, and will serve her first term to expire June 2, 2012.
PARADISE VALLEY VILLAGE PLANNING COMMITTEE
I nominate the following new appointee:
Amanda Ann Reeve
Ms. Reeve is a paralegal for the law office of Bryan Cave, LLP, resides in
District 3 and is recommended by Councilman Bill Gates. She replaces Wade Turner, who resigned, and
will serve a partial term to expire November
19, 2010.
PHOENIX WOMEN’S COMMISSION
I nominate Andrea Moreno to serve as Chair of this commission for a term
to expire June 30, 2010.
I nominate the following new appointee:
Cathy Knapp
Ms. Knapp is an attorney with the law office of Quarles & Brady LLP
and resides in District 3. She replaces
Theressa Jackson, who resigned, and will serve a partial term to expire June 30, 2010.
I nominate the following reappointments:
Jasmine Cortez
Ms. Cortez is a Telesales Manager with Qwest Communications and works in
District 4. She completed her first term
and will serve a second term to expire June
30, 2012.
Janet Haning
Ms. Haning is retired and resides in District 5. She completed her first term and will serve a
second term to expire June 30, 2012.
Katie Hobbs
Ms. Hobbs is a social worker at the Sojourner Center and resides in
District 7. She completed a partial term
and will serve her first term to expire June
30, 2012.
Valerie Todorovich
Ms. Todorovich is an attorney with the law offices of Gust Rosenfeld, PLC, and resides in
District 8. She completed her first term
and will serve a second term to expire June
30, 2012.
PHOENIX WORKFORCE CONNECTION BOARD
I nominate the following reappointments:
Julie Armstrong
Ms. Armstrong serves as Community Relations Manager for Jobing.com and
represents the field of Business Telecommunications. She completed her first term and will serve a
second term to expire August 31, 2012.
Michael Fisher
Mr. Fisher serves as Senior Manager for Property Management for
Metrocenter Mall and represents the field of Business Retail. He completed a partial term and will serve
his first term to expire August 31, 2012.
Jesus Love
Mr. Love serves as Vice President and Branch Manager for US Bank and
represents the field of Business Financial Industry. He completed a partial term and will serve
his first term to expire August 31, 2012.
Diana Pike
Ms. Pike serves as Human Resources Director with KSAZ Fox 10 and
represents the field of Businesses. She
completed her first term and will serve a second term to expire August 31, 2012.
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CITY COUNCIL REPORT
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FORMAL AGENDA
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TO:
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David Krietor
Deputy City Manager
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AGENDA DATE:
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September 16, 2009
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FROM:
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Donald L. Maxwell
Community and Economic Development
Director
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ITEM:
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PAGE:
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40
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SUBJECT:
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RECOVERY ZONE FACILITY BOND
PROGRAM (RZFB PROGRAM)
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This report provides reference information relating to the design and
implementation of the Recovery Zone Facility Bond Program. The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act
(ARRA) designated $15 billion for Recovery Zone Facility Bonds projects
throughout the United States. The City of Phoenix was allocated $32,019,000 million.
The program provides an economical means to finance private projects
that are located within a Recovery Zone.
A Recovery Zone consists of any area delineated by a city or county that
has significant poverty, unemployment, increased rate of home foreclosures or
general distress.
THE ISSUE
Recovery Facility Zone Bonds (RZFB) are
designed to provide capital to permit companies to finance private sector
projects. The authorization to issue the bonds will expire on December
31, 2010. On July 1, 2009, the City Council designated the entire
city of Phoenix a Recovery Zone. On July 2, 2009, the Phoenix Industrial Development
Authority (IDA) also declared the entire city of Phoenix a Recovery Zone. This authorization will enable the Community
and Economic Development Department (CEDD) to refer specific projects/borrowers
to the Council and begin creating new jobs and investment in Phoenix.
The Recovery Facility Bond Program will be
structured to facilitate the financing of projects that are financially viable,
generate revenue, create/retain quality jobs, and have an established
development schedule (shovel ready).
Emphasis will be placed on research and development, manufacturing and
producer services companies, new revenue and redevelopment/revitalization. Ideally, projects under consideration will
fall within the current clusters: Bioindustry Advanced Business Services, Aerospace and
Aviation, Emerging Technology and Sustainability. Once a project is approved by the Council, it
will be referred to the IDA
who will be responsible for issuing the bonds.
The RZFB program will not involve credit or financial backing by the
City. Borrowers will seek their own
credit. The City will seek high quality
projects with creditworthy borrowers that can be implemented in an expeditious
manner.
ADDITIONAL
INFORMATION
Proposed RZFB Program
Approval Timeline:
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September 16, 2009 Program Criteria
City Council /CEDD Recommendations
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September 30, 2009 Projects
Reviewed and Recommended by CEDD
City Council Designates Phoenix IDA to issue Bonds
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October 13, 2009 Phoenix
IDA regular meeting (possible to meet
In special session)
RECOMMENDATION
This report is for information only.
No Council action is requested.