Mr. Schmidt thanked the City Council for requesting the Public Transit Department develop alternatives to the monthly pass fare increase for Dial-A-Ride service. He expressed support for the alternatives proposed by Public Transit, including the taxi voucher pilot program, though he was disappointed the monthly pass price remained the same. Mr. Schmidt asked whether the potential savings from the taxi voucher pilot program were incorporated into the Public Transit Budget. He also asked that suggestions from residents regarding efficiency improvements in Dial-A-Ride service be considered. Finally, he requested the City Council consider reducing the monthly pass to $50, with that amount being evaluated after six months.

Council Recess – July 2 through August 24, 2009

The August 25, 2009 Work Study Session has been Cancelled

The August 26, 2009 Formal Meeting will be Held

Packet Date: June 26, 2009

CITY OF PHOENIX

CITY COUNCIL CONSENT AGENDA

WEDNESDAY, JULY 1, 2009 - 1:00 P.M.

CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS

200 WEST JEFFERSON

RECOMMENDED BY THE MAYOR FOR APPROVAL

All items below are also recommended by the City Manager.

1. Consideration of City Council for approval to issue a Request for Information (RFI) to determine interest and feasibility of an organization utilizing the commercial kitchen at the Pecos Community Center in exchange for providing daily meals for the seniors attending the senior center.

2. Consideration of City Council for approval for staff to work with local U.S. Green Building Council representatives over the summer to explore opportunities for Phoenix residents to take advantage of Greenbuild 2009.

3. Consideration of City Council for approval to purchase the 2009 PC-12 NG from Pilatus Aircraft Ltd., as soon as the Bond funds become available on July 1, 2009.

4. Consideration of City Council for retroactive approval to apply for $433,020 from the Arizona Criminal Justice Commission (ACJC) for the 2009 Forensic DNA Backlog Reduction Program Grant.

5. Consideration of City Council for the Fire Department to apply for retroactive approval for grant funding for the Community Assistance Program which provides services to victims of fires, emergency medical incidents, and criminal incidents as well as social service emergencies citywide, 24-hours a day, seven days per week.

CITY COUNCIL REPORT
CONSENT AGENDA
TO:	David Krietor Deputy City Manager	AGENDA DATE:		July 1, 2009
FROM:	Gloria Hurtado Human Services Director	ITEM:	1
SUBJECT:	PECOS KITCHEN REQUEST FOR INFORMATION

The purpose of this report is to request approval to issue a Request for Information (RFI) to determine interest and feasibility of an organization utilizing the commercial kitchen at the Pecos Community Center in exchange for providing daily meals for the seniors attending the senior center.

THE ISSUE

The City of Phoenix Human Services Department currently operates a senior program at 15 Senior Centers within the City of Phoenix. At these centers, seniors who are 60 years of age or older, and disabled individuals, can participate in a daily lunch menu that contains at least one-third of the Recommended Daily Allowances (RDA). This congregate meal is offered Monday through Friday only.

The Pecos Community Center kitchen, which is our newest kitchen, was closed on March 1, 2009, as part of the recent budget cuts. Approximately 55-70 seniors participate in the daily senior congregate meal program at this location.

The commercial kitchen at Pecos Community Center was constructed in 2007 and contains equipment valued at approximately $150,000. The kitchen has been previously licensed by the Arizona Department of Health Services as a congregate dining facility and has approximately 1,200 square feet of space.

To avoid maintaining a City facility that does not serve the community, HSD would issue an RFI to solicit input from interested parties who would utilize the facility as a kitchen for its benefit and provide the meal program for seniors at the Pecos Senior Center.

The City would offer the kitchen and cafeteria space at no cost to the food operator but would require they be responsible for the food costs for the senior meal program. In addition, the operator would be responsible for maintenance, repair, and replacement of equipment, as necessary, and kitchen supplies, as well as utilities. The selection of the food operator could possibly be from: community colleges, culinary schools, non-profit organizations, or for-profit organizations.

Based upon information gained from the RFI, the City of Phoenix Human Services Department (COP-HSD) may consider developing and issuing a Request for Proposals (RFP) and subsequent evaluation of proposals for food operator services. The COP-HSD would invite responses to specific questions and on any other areas that could possibly affect this service.

RECOMMENDATION

It is recommended that the Request for Information be issued to determine if there are interested parties who would be willing to utilize the kitchen facility for its benefit and to benefit the senior population at the Pecos Community Center.

CONCURRENCE

The Seniors, Families and Youth Subcommittee recommended City Council approval of this item at the June 16, 2009 subcommittee meeting.

CITY COUNCIL REPORT
CONSENT AGENDA
TO:	Ruth Osuna Deputy City Manager	AGENDA DATE:		July 1, 2009
FROM:	Tammy J. Perkins Executive Assistant to the City Manager	ITEM:	2
SUBJECT:	GREENBUILD 2009 PARTNERSHIP

This report requests the City Council to direct staff work with local U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) representatives over the summer to explore ways Phoenix residents could take advantage of Greenbuild 2009.

THE ISSUE

Phoenix is the host of Greenbuild 2009. The conference expects over 30,000 attendees at the Convention Center from November 11-13, 2009. The USGBC’s focus is toward a prosperous and sustainable future for the nation through cost-efficient and energy-saving green buildings. The conference offers a variety of educational sessions, green tours, green events and a green expo. Although the information to be shared at the conference will be of interest to Phoenix residents, the cost of conference registration (at least $750) may be prohibitive.

OTHER INFORMATION

During a recent public meeting, residents asked questions regarding the practical application of sustainability efforts to their homes and neighborhoods. Given the huge resource of Greenbuild 2009, it makes sense to explore opportunities that could be created for Phoenix residents.

Initial discussions with local USGBC representatives identified several ideas including:

• Possible access to the conference’s Green Expo or Five Hundred Mile Pavilion

• Possible partnership for a Friday, November 13, 2009 Green Street Party on Roosevelt Row that could include a regional green expo

• Possible access to the Arizona Green Directory, to be produced and distributed concurrently with the conference

No City funding is identified to assist with this effort.

RECOMMENDATION

Staff requests City Council approval for staff to work with local U.S. Green Building Council representatives over the summer to explore opportunities for Phoenix residents to take advantage of Greenbuild 2009.

CONCURRENCE

The Economy, Commerce and Sustainability Subcommittee recommended approval of this item at the June 18, 2009 meeting.

CITY COUNCIL REPORT
CONSENT AGENDA
TO:	Alton Washington Assistant City Manager	AGENDA DATE:		July 1, 2009
FROM:	Jack Harris Public Safety Manager	ITEM:	3
SUBJECT:	PURCHASE PILATUS AIRCRAFT

THE ISSUE

This report is generated to further the Air Support Unit’s mission profiles with the purchase of a single-engine turbine airplane that was approved during the 2006 Bond program and will assist with the Unit’s mission of transportation and surveillance.

Funds were established in the 2006 Bond program that allowed the purchase of two single-engine turbine airplanes, with surveillance packages, which are capable of conducting surveillance and transportation of personnel and cargo. The funds for the purchase of one airplane and surveillance package become available July 1, 2009.

OTHER INFORMATION

The turbine aircraft would be utilized as a surveillance plane, to transport detectives to further their investigations, and as a prisoner transport mechanism if the City deems necessary. The Air Unit faces several challenges when using their current fleet of small Cessna high-wing airplanes for surveillance in much of the Phoenix area as a result of FAA controls over airspace. It is now necessary for aircraft to operate at altitudes of over 10,000 feet, well beyond the current capability of the Air Unit’s existing airplanes. A single-engine turbine aircraft, equipped with surveillance devices capable of high-altitude surveillance is necessary to safely fly within the FAA’s guidelines. Requests for air assistance have increased as the tone of crimes has changed over the years. Several times a week, the Air Unit is asked to conduct surveillance on drug and/or gun runners, homicide suspects and human smugglers. The Air Support Unit has already conducted 181 hours of surveillance since January 2009, whereas they only conducted 282 hours for the entire calendar year of 2008.

Personnel from the Air Unit have been in contact with representatives from Pilatus Aircraft Ltd., who develop and produce high-performance single-engine turboprops. They are the world market leader in the manufacture of single-engine turboprop aircraft and the only Swiss company to develop, produce, and sell aircraft and training systems all over the world. Pilatus Aircraft Ltd. has agreed to sell to the City a new PC-12 NG, which encompasses integrating a single turboprop engine into an aerodynamically advanced airframe. The Pilatus PC-12 NG combines excellent economy, reliability, and versatility with the inherent safety of this type of aircraft.

Pilatus Aircraft Ltd. has indicated they will sell the City a 2009 PC-12 NG, which would include all of the specifications necessary, including the spectre package, which is the platform needed to attach a surveillance package to the aircraft, for $4.15 million. The purchase of this particular aircraft would include a seven-year warranty on the airframe and a five-year warranty on the engine, allowing the City to only incur fuel costs for those time frames.

RECOMMENDATION

It is recommended that the Police Department purchase the 2009 PC-12 NG from Pilatus Aircraft Ltd. as soon as the Bond funds become available on July 1, 2009.

CONCURRENCE

This request was considered and approved the Public Safety and Veterans Subcommittee on June 23, 2009.

CITY COUNCIL REPORT
CONSENT AGENDA
TO:	Alton Washington Assistant City Manager	AGENDA DATE:		July 1, 2009
FROM:	Jack Harris Public Safety Manager	ITEM:	4
SUBJECT:	FORENSIC DNA BACKLOG REDUCTION PROGRAM GRANT - 2009

THE ISSUE

The Police Department requests City Council retroactive approval to apply for $433,020 from the Arizona Criminal Justice Commission (ACJC) for the 2009 Forensic DNA Backlog Reduction Program Grant.

Application deadline was June 4, 2009.

OTHER INFORMATION

The Police Department is seeking $433,020 in funding to support the effort in solving backlogged DNA cases.

The grant funding will be utilized for overtime for current staff, two temporary employees, scientific training, Forensic Biology supplies, DNA equipment, and outsourcing of DNA cases to reduce the Forensic Biology Section’s backlog of unsolved cases. Funding will provide over 500 hours of overtime for laboratory staff and scientific training for seven scientists. In addition, it will permit the laboratory to outsource 350 cases for DNA analysis. Remaining funds will cover postage to ship DNA evidence to outsource laboratories and computer accessories.

Personnel	$ 50,724
Overtime	$ 20,843
Travel/Training	$ 14,414
Supplies	$ 1,289
Outsourcing contracts	$286,000
Equipment	$ 59,750
TOTAL	$433,020

RECOMMENDATION

The Phoenix Police Department requests City Council retroactively approve submission of the application to the Arizona Criminal Justice Commission. There is no cost to the City other than existing in-kind resources. Impact will be citywide.

CONCURRENCE

This item was considered and approved by the Public Safety and Veterans Subcommittee on June 23, 2009.

CITY COUNCIL REPORT
CONSENT AGENDA
TO:	Alton Washington Assistant City Manager	AGENDA DATE:		July 1, 2009
FROM:	Bob Khan Fire Chief	ITEM:	5
SUBJECT:	AUTHORIZATION FOR FIRE DEPARTMENT COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM TO APPLY FOR MERIDIAN BANK GRANT

The Fire Department requests retroactive approval from the Phoenix City Council to apply for grant funding for the Community Assistance Program which provides services to victims of fires, emergency medical incidents, and criminal incidents as well as social service emergencies citywide, 24-hours a day, seven days per week.

THE ISSUE

The Fire Department has been providing short term, crisis intervention services since 1995. The program continues to be funded with City Operating funds and grant funds but is heavily reliant upon volunteer service to keep Crisis Response (CR) units

staffed and operational. The CR units are dispatched to between 4,000 and 5,000 incidents a year. The program’s CR staff provides assistance on many different types of calls, including providing emotional support to individuals who have experienced a severe trauma, such as a violent crime, sudden death of a loved one, loss of possessions in a house fire, and other emergencies. The program also helps people obtain social services they may have been unable to access on their own. Last calendar year, the CR units provided services to 9,786 individuals.

The grant application for Meridian Bank was due June 19, 2009.

OTHER INFORMATION

The Community Assistance Program has previously budgeted funds to host an annual volunteer recognition dinner. Due to budget constraints, the Fire Department reallocated the funds for this volunteer dinner event to cover other expenses. This grant request, if awarded, will cover the cost of this event and pay for volunteer recruitment registration fees and training materials. The grant request is for $7,950.00. There are no matching funds required.

RECOMMENDATION

It is recommended the City Council approve the department’s request to apply for The Meridian Bank grant to support volunteer services for the Community Assistance Program. If awarded, the funding will be a one-time cash award.

CITY COUNCIL REPORT *Revised
FORMAL AGENDA
TO:	Council Members	AGENDA DATE:	July 1, 2009
FROM:	Phil Gordon Mayor			PAGE:	1
SUBJECT:	BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS

CITIZENS’ TRANSIT COMMISSION

I nominate the following new appointments:

Julie Rees

Ms. Rees is a Principal with Triadvocates LLC, resides in District 7 and will represent the field of Resident. She replaces Justin Johnson, who resigned, and will serve a partial term to expire June 30, 2011.

Mia Ricardo

Ms. Ricardo serves as Associate for FirstStrategic, resides in District 7 and is recommended by Councilman Michael Nowakowski. She will serve a partial term to expire June 30, 2011.

I nominate the following reappointees:

Aaron Aylsworth

Mr. Aylsworth is a Finance Manager with American Express, resides in District 3 and represents the field of Resident. He completed a partial term and will serve his first term to expire June 30, 2012.

Linda Pastori
Ms. Pastori serves as Director of Development Operations for Tesseract School, resides in District 6 and represents the field of Resident. She completed a partial term and will serve her first term to expire June 30, 2012.

CITY TOURISM AND HOSPITALITY BOARD

I nominate the following new appointments:

John Chan

Mr. Chan serves as the Interim Phoenix Convention Center Director and represents the City of Phoenix. He will serve his first term to expire September 30, 2011.

Fred Pratt

Mr. Pratt serves as General Manager of the Holiday Inn Express Downtown Phoenix and will represent the Hospitality Sector. He replaces Robb McCreary, who resigned, and will serve his first term to expire September 30, 2011.

Alicia Wiley

Ms. Wiley serves as Resort Manager of the Westin Kierland Resort and Spa, located in District 2, and is recommended by Councilwoman Peggy Neely. She replaces Scott Caldwell, whose term expired, and will serve a partial term to expire September 30, 2010.

Jeff Zarrinnam

Mr. Zarrinnam serves as General Manager at the Ramada Plaza Hotel & Suites, Metrocenter, located in District 1 and is recommended by Councilwoman Thelda Williams. He replaces Brent Denardo, whose term expired, and will serve a partial term to expire September 30, 2010.

DESERT VIEW VILLAGE PLANNING COMMITTEE

I nominate the following new appointee:

Tom Elliot

Mr. Elliot serves as Assistant Superintendent of Business Services for the Paradise Valley Unified School in District 1. He replaces Jim Lee, who resigned, and will serve a partial term to expire November 19, 2011.

DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY BOARD

I nominate the following new appointee:

*George Ramirez

Lt. Ramirez serves in the Operations Bureau of the Phoenix Police Department and will represent the Police Department. He replaces Officer Jake Jacobsen, who resigned, and will serve a partial term to expire July 1, 2011.

I nominate the following reappointees:

Haley Balzano

Ms. Balzano is an architect and project manager with Exclaim Design, resides in District 3 and represents Design Professionals. She completed a partial term and will serve her first term to expire July 1, 2012.

Gary Corcoran

Mr. Corcoran resides in District 5 and serves as a Disability Issues Representative. He completed his first term and will serve his second term to expire July 1, 2012.

Ben Patton

Mr. Patton serves as Urban Planning Advisor at DFD Cornoyer Hedrick

Architects and resides in District 4. He completed his first term and will serve a second term to expire July 1, 2012.

Alejandro Reynoso

Mr. Reynoso serves as President/CEO of AR Utility Specialists, Inc., resides in District 6 and represents the field of Contractors. He completed a partial term and will serve his first term to expire July 1, 2012.

Steve Sheldon

Mr. Sheldon is an employee with Rolf Jensen & Associates, located in District 8, and represents the field of Contractors. He completed a partial term and will serve his first term to expire July 1, 2012.

Martha Draper

Ms. Draper serves as Area Manager with the City of Phoenix Neighborhood Services Department. She serves as the Ex-Officio member representing the Neighborhood Services Department.

HERITAGE COMMISSION

I nominate the following reappointee:

Gema Duarte Luna

Ms. Luna is the owner of Duarte Luna Consulting and resides in District 6. She will serve a partial term to expire October 9, 2010.

HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION

I nominate the following reappointments:

Tony Colon

Mr. Colon serves as Senior Attorney for the Maricopa County Public Defender's Office and resides in District 8. He completed a partial term and will serve his first term to expire June 30, 2012.

Mel Hannah

Mr. Hannah serves as Director of Community Outreach and Job Development for the Greater Phoenix Urban League. He completed a partial term and will serve his first term to expire June 30, 2012.

Bob Rosenberg

Mr. Rosenberg is a Principal at R.G. Rosenberg and Associates and resides in District 4. He completed his first term and will serve a second term to expire June 30, 2012.

Bill Strauss

Ms. Straus serves as Director of the Arizona Region of the Anti-Defamation League and resides in District 6. He completed a partial term and will serve his first term to expire June 30, 2012.

HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION

I nominate the following new appointees:

Mildred Bograd

Ms. Bograd resides in District 3 and will serve as a Category II, Area A, Senior Services Committee Representative. She replaces Robert Bigler, whose term expired, and will serve her first term to expire June 30, 2011.

Dan Flemming

Rev. Flemming serves as Pastor of the Maryvale Nazarene Church, resides in District 4 and will serve as a Category II, Area B, Community Services Committee Representative. He replaces Audrey Eager, whose term expired, and will serve his first term to expire June 30, 2011.

Mauricio Martinez

Mr. Martinez resides in District 4 and will serve as a Category II, Area B, Head Start Policy Council Representative. He replaces Phyllis Habib, whose term expired, and will serve his first term to expire June 30, 2011.

Virginia Morton

Ms. Morton resides in District 6 and will serve as the Area C, Senior Services Committee Representative. She is replacing William Ray, whose term expired and her first term will expire June 30, 2011.

I nominate the following reappointees:

Rose Howe

Ms. Howe serves as Program Manager with Family Health Partnerships of Maricopa County, resides in District 4 and serves as a Category II, Area C, Community Services Committee Representative. She completed her second term and will serve a third term to expire June 30, 2011.

Wesley Relf

Mr. Relf serves as Board Chairman of the Rehoboth Community Development Corporation, resides in District 5 and serves as a Category II, Area A, Community Services Committee Representative. He completed his second term and will serve his third term to expire June 30, 2011.

Matthew Valenzuela

Mr. Valenzuela resides in District 1 and serves as a Category II, Area A, Head Start Policy Council Representative. He completed his first term and will serve a second term to expire June 30, 2011.

INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY BOARD

I nominate the following new appointee:

Mark Winkleman

Mr. Winkleman serves as President of MGS Realty Partners and resides in District 6. He replaces Bobby Lieb, who resigned, and will serve his first term to expire May 1, 2015.

JUDICIAL SELECTION ADVISORY BOARD

I nominate the following reappointees:

David Tierney

Mr. Tierney is an attorney with Sacks Tierney, resides in District 6 and represent the field of City of Phoenix Resident. He completed a partial term and will serve his first term to expire November 19, 2011.

Margarita Silva

Ms. Silva is an attorney with Navidad, Leal and Silva, resides in District 7 and represents the State Bar of Arizona. She completed a partial term and will serve her first term to expire November 19, 2011.

LIBRARY ADVISORY BOARD

I nominate the following reappointees:

C. Tanner Flynn

Mr. Flynn serves as Associate Principal with FDI/Kitchell and resides in District 6. He completed his first term and his second term will expire June 30, 2012.

NEIGHBORHOOD BLOCK WATCH OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE

I nominate the following new appointees:

*Joe Banks III

Mr. Banks is the owner of IronCo Enterprises, LLC, resides in District 8 and is recommended by Councilman Michael Johnson. He replaces Faye Dargan, who resigned, and will serve his first term to expire August 31, 2011.

Brandon Goad

Mr. Goad is a consultant with Maximus, Inc., resides in District 1 and is recommended by the Mayor. He replaces Tamara Rodriguez, who resigned, and will serve a partial term to expire August 31, 2010.

Jeri Williams

Assistant Chief Williams serves as supervisor of the Phoenix Police Department, Patrol Operations, South Division and will serve as a representative of the Phoenix Police. Assistant Chief Williams replaces Assistant Chief Blake McClelland.

*George Young

Mr. Young resides in District 8 and is recommended by Councilman Michael Johnson. He replaces Jennifer Gniffke, who resigned, and will serve a partial term to expire August 31, 2010.

I nominate the following reappointee:

Susan Cramer

Ms. Cramer is self-employed, resides in District 7 and is recommended by Councilman Michael Nowakowski to represent District 7. She completed a partial term and will serve her first term to expire August 31, 2010.

NORTH MOUNTAIN VILLAGE PLANNING COMMITTEE

I nominate the following new appointee:

Emily Ryan

Ms. Ryan is a Government Affairs Specialist with Copper State Consulting Group, resides in District 6 and is recommended by Councilman Sal DiCiccio. She replaces Roe Sansone, who resigned, and will serve a partial term to expire November 19, 2009.

PACIFIC RIM ADVISORY COUNCIL

I nominate the following new appointee:

Ken Abaca

Mr. Abaca is an insurance agent with Ken Abaca Allstate Insurance Agency, located in District 6. Mr. Abaca replaces Claudia Kaercher, who resigned, and will serve a partial term to expire June 30, 2010.

PHOENIX 2010 CENSUS COMPLETE COUNT COMMITTEE

I nominate the following to serve as a member of the Community and Schools Subcommittee:

Maribel Ornelas

Ms. Ornelas is a Parent Technician with 21st Century Community Learning Center at the Paradise Valley Unified School District.

I nominate the following to serve as members of the Communities of Faith Subcommittee:

Priscilla Macias

Rev. Macias serves as CEO of Professional Services, Inc.

N.V. Shamasundar

Mr. Shamasunder serves on the Board of Directors of the Arizona Interfaith Movement.

I nominate the following to serve as members of the Minority Outreach Subcommittee:

Jennifer Brya

Ms. Brya is the owner of Desert Vista Consulting.

Karen Linkins

Ms. Linkins serves as Vice President of The Lewin Group.

Oscar Tillman.

Rev. Tillman serves as President of the Maricopa County Branch of the NAACP.

PHOENIX ARTS AND CULTURE COMMISSION

I nominate the following new appointees:

*Judy Guilds

Ms. Guilds is a retired educator who resides in District 3. She replaces Steve Weiss, who resigned, and will serve her first term to expire August 30, 2012.

Carol Seidberg

Ms. Seidberg serves as Director of Client Services for Seidberg Law Offices and resides in District 5. She replaces JoAnna De’Shay, who resigned, and will serve a partial term to expire September 30, 2011.

PHOENIX CIVIC IMPROVEMENT CORPORATION BOARD

I nominate the following new appointees:

Bruce Elliott Covill

Mr. Covill serves as President & CEO of Cyberitas Enterprises, LLC and resides in District 6. He replaces the late Harvey Saari.

Karlene Keogh

Ms. Keogh serves as Senior Vice President of Employee Benefits for HUB International and resides in District 6. She fills a new member vacancy approved by the Arizona Corporation Commission.

PHOENIX PARKS AND PRESERVE OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE

I nominate the following reappointment:

Charles Hoyt

Mr. Hoyt is retired, resides in District 5 and represents residents. He completed a partial term and will serve his first term to expire May 31, 2012.

PHOENIX WOMEN’S COMMISSION

I nominate the following new appointee:

Donna McHenry

Ms. McHenry serves as Prevention Specialist with Valle Del Sol, Inc. and resides in District 7. She replaces Samantha Johnson, who resigned, and will serve a partial term to expire June 30, 2011.

PUBLIC DEFENDER REVIEW COMMITTEE

I nominate the following new appointee:

Robert McWhirter

Mr. McWhirter is Maricopa County Legal Defender and will represent the field of Arizona State Bar and Arizona Attorneys for Criminal Justice. He replaces Donna Elm and will serve a partial term to expire February 13, 2010.

I nominate the following reappointees:

Terry Bublik

Ms. Bublik is an attorney in the Maricopa County Public Defender’s Office and represents the field of Maricopa County Public Defender. She completed a partial term and will serve her first term to expire February 13, 2013.

Edie Lucero

Ms. Lucero is an Appellate Attorney in the Maricopa County Public Defender’s Office and represents the field of City Residents. She completed a partial term and will serve her first term to expire February 13, 2013.

PUBLIC SAFETY PERSONNEL RETIREMENT SYSTEM BOARD

I nominate the following new appointee:

Robert Cannon

Mr. Cannon is a Director of Wyndham Worldwide, Inc., resides in District 7 and serves as the representative of the Civil Service Board (Chairperson). He replaces Gayle Starr, whose term expired, and will serve a term to expire June 30, 2010.

Wendy Larsen

Ms. Larsen serves as Managing Partner with Creative Leadership Partners, resides in District 1 and represents Phoenix residents. She completed her first term and will serve a second term to expire June 30, 2013.

REHABILITATION APPEALS BOARD

I nominate the following new appointee:

Bobby Lieb

Mr. Lieb serves as the Associate Broker for Realty Executives, resides in District 6 and will represent the field of Real Estate Licensees. He replaces Doris Ong, whose term expired, and will serve a partial term to expire May 30, 2011.

Hayes McNeil

Mr. McNeil is an architect with Inform Development and will represent the field of Registered Architects. He replaces Charles Biggs, who resigned and will serve his first term to expire May 30, 2012.

I nominate the following reappointees:

Marilyn Fox

Ms. Fox resides in District 3 and represents City of Phoenix residents. She completed a partial term and will serve her first term to expire May 30, 2012.

Erick Juergens

Mr. Juergens is the owner of Juergens Construction, Inc., resides in District 6 and represents the field of Building Contractors. He completed his first term and will serve a second term to expire May 30, 2011.

Joseph Slaysman

Mr. Slaysman serves as Managing Member/Owner of Achieve! LLC. and represents the field of Lending Officers. He completed a partial term and will serve his first term to expire May 30, 2012.

SISTER CITIES COMMISSION

I nominate the following new appointee:

Alisa Nakashima-Smith

Ms. Nakashima-Smith serves as Customer Service Manager with the City of Phoenix Aviation Department. She replaces Lora Villasenor, who resigned, and will serve her first term to expire June 30, 2012.

Mark Schaecher

Mr. Schaecher serves as Senior Design Manager with Intel Corporation and resides in District 6. He replaces Jeanne Forbis, whose term expired, and will serve his first term to expire June 30, 2012

I nominate the following reappointees:

Wendy Briggs

Ms. Briggs is a Partner at Steptoe & Johnson, LLP and resides in District 6. She completed her first term will serve a second term to expire June 30, 2012.

Gina DeGraw

Ms. DeGraw is a Counselor at Heard Elementary School and resides in District 4. She completed a partial term will serve her first term to expire June 30, 2012.

Tim Hughes

Mr. Hughes serves as a Director of Marketing and Sales for the Alliance Beverage Distributing Company. He completed a partial term and will serve his first term to expire June 30, 2012.

Christina Munoz

Ms. Munoz serves as Community Relations & Business Development Manager for Coca-Cola Enterprises, Inc. and resides in District 6. She completed a partial term and will serve her first term to expire June 30, 2012.

Susan Glawe

Ms. Glawe serves as Director of Community Relations at Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Arizona and resides in District 6. She completed her first term will serve a second term to expire June 30, 2012.

CITY COUNCIL REPORT
FORMAL AGENDA
TO:	Ed Zuercher Deputy City Manager	AGENDA DATE:		July 1, 2009
FROM:	Mark Cernetic Deputy Budget And Research Director	ITEM:	3	PAGE:	2
SUBJECT:	ADOPTION OF PROPERTY TAX - FISCAL YEAR 2009-2010

The purpose of this report is to provide additional information regarding Item 3 on the July 1, 2009 City Council Formal Agenda concerning the proposed property tax levy for the 2009-2010 fiscal year. The property tax levy is an integral part of the City budget, which becomes effective July 1, 2009.

THE ISSUE

Property tax comprises about 12 percent of the City’s general fund revenues. City property taxes are a small portion of the average taxpayer’s total property tax bill. The majority of property taxes support school districts.

Property taxes are comprised of two separate levies - primary and secondary. The primary portion of the property tax supports our General Fund and pays for city services such as police and fire protection, parks and recreation programs, libraries and community centers. The secondary portion of the property tax is used to pay for bonds, like the 2006 Bond Program. By Council policy, Phoenix’s combined property tax rate is fixed at $1.82 per $100 of assessed value. This rate has not changed in 13 years and will not change in the proposed 2009-2010 property tax levy.

In compliance with section 42-17107, Arizona Revised Statutes, a Truth in Taxation notice was published on May 29, 2009 and June 08, 2009 regarding a proposed increase to the primary property tax levy. The Truth in Taxation notice only addresses the primary portion of the tax levy and not the entire City property tax rate. This year the primary rate was raised by $.0056 cents and the secondary rate was decreased by the same amount.

OTHER INFORMATION

In April 2005, the Mayor and City Council established a 2006 Citizens’ Bond Committee made up of over 750 citizens. The committee was charged with reviewing $3.2 billion in capital needs and recommending a financially sound bond program that did not increase the combined primary and secondary property tax rate of $1.82 per $100 of assessed valuation. After months of review, discussion, and public hearings, the Bond Committee recommended an overall bond program of $878.5 million. In addition, the 2006 Bond Committee recommended that the maximum allowable primary property tax be levied to help support the operating and maintenance costs resulting from the 2006 bond-funded capital projects.

The Truth in Taxation notice and the proposed 2009-2010 Property Tax Levy follows the Bond Committee policy direction to levy the maximum allowable primary property tax while maintaining the combined $1.82 property tax rate. Although the primary portion of the 2009-2010 property tax rate is increasing by $0.0056 per $100 of assessed value, the secondary property tax rate will be reduced by an equal amount. The combined city of Phoenix property tax rate of $1.82 per $100 of assessed value will not change. Excluding new property entering the rolls, the increase in primary levy is about $400,000, or 0.13 percent, over last year’s levy.

If assessed values on homes and other properties decline, maintaining the $1.82 combined rate results in a lower city property tax bill for the taxpayer. The City Council’s and Bond Committee’s policies built up a fund balance of secondary property taxes to help weather a downturn in assessed values as we expect to see starting next year.

RECOMMENDATION

Staff recommends approval of the proposed tax levy for the 2009-2010 fiscal year which will maintain the combined City of Phoenix primary and secondary property tax rate of $1.82 for every $100 of assessed value.

CITY COUNCIL REPORT
FORMAL AGENDA
TO:	David Cavazos Deputy City Manager Rick Naimark Deputy City Manager	AGENDA DATE:	July 1, 2009
FROM:	Debra Wilkins Stark AICP Planning Director Dale Larsen Acting Parks & Recreation Director	ITEM:	PAGE:
SUBJECT:	AGUA FRIA WATERCOURSE MASTER PLAN (WCMP) AND THE AGUA FRIA WCMP ADDENDUM CHANNELIZATION ALTERNATIVE

This report requests City Council approval of the resolution adopting the Agua Fria Watercourse Master Plan (WCMP) and the Agua Fria WCMP addendum channelization alternative. The Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee reviewed this request on June 10, 2009, and recommends approval.

THE ISSUE

In 2001 the Maricopa County Flood Control District (District) issued the Agua Fria Watercourse Master Plan (WCMP). The plan was initiated in response to impending development adjacent to the Agua Fria River, sand and gravel mining operations within the river, the record of historic flood events, and the increasing need to protect public safety and infrastructure from flood hazards.

OTHER INFORMATION

The Agua Fria WCMP proposes a non-structural approach to flood hazard management through delineation of the 100-year floodplain and identification of erosion hazard areas. Some structural components were included to protect critical areas, such as bridges and other infrastructure from erosion.

While channelization was considered in plan development, it was not part of the final recommended WCMP due to the high cost and the lack of apparent cost-share partners at that time. Prior to adoption of the WCMP, landowners and other stakeholders asked the District to revisit the channelization alternative.

The Agua Fria WCMP – Channelization Alternative (Alternative) was developed as an addendum to the Agua Fria WCMP in 2003. The Alternative was adopted by the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors in July 2005. The Channelization Addendum represents an alternative approach to managing flood protection while providing multiuse and development opportunities.

The District recognizes that continued coordination with cities along the corridor will be important to implementation of the Agua Fria WCMP and the WCMP Channelization Alternative. As part of the coordination efforts, the City Council is being requested to approve the resolution adopting the Agua Fria Watercourse Master Plan (WCMP) and the Agua Fria WCMP addendum channelization alternative.

RECOMMENDATION

It is recommended that City Council approve the resolution adopting the Agua Fria Watercourse Master Plan (WCMP) and the Agua Fria WCMP addendum channelization alternative.

CITY COUNCIL REPORT
GENERAL INFORMATION
TO:	Lisa Takata Executive Assistant to the City Manager	PACKET DATE:	June 25, 2009
FROM:	Mario Paniagua City Clerk
SUBJECT:	LIQUOR LICENSE APPLICATIONS RECEIVED FOR THE PERIOD OF JUNE 17, 2009 THROUGH JUNE 23, 2009

This report provides advance notice of liquor license applications that were received by the City Clerk during the period of Wednesday, June 17, 2009 through Tuesday, June 23, 2009.

INFORMATION

The liquor license application process includes the posting of a public notice of the application at the proposed location for twenty days and the distribution of an application copy or a copy of this report to the following departments for their review: Finance, Planning, Police, Fire, Street Transportation, Development Services, and the Maricopa County Health Department. Additionally, License Services mails a notice to all registered neighborhood organizations within a one-mile radius of each proposed business location (excluding Special Events).

Additional information on the items listed below is generally not available until the twenty-day posting/review period has expired.

LIQUOR LICENSE APPLICATIONS

Application Type Legend

O-

Ownership

L-

Location

N-

New

OL-

Ownership & Location

AOC-

Acquisition of Control

SE-

Special Event

Liquor License Series Definitions

	1 In State Producer	*	7 On sale-beer & wine	11 Hotel/Motel-all liquor on premises
	3 Microbrewery		8 Conveyance license-sale of all liquor on board planes & trains	12 Restaurant-all liquor on premises
	4 Wholesaler			12 Restaurant-all liquor on premises
	5 Government		9 Off sale-all liquor	14 Clubs-all liquor on premises
*	6 On sale-all liquor		10 Off sale-beer & wine	15 Special Event

*	On-sale retailer means any person operating an establishment where spirituous liquors are sold in the original container for consumption on or off the premises and in individual portions for consumption on the premises.

Dist	App. Type	Agent/Owner Name Business Name/Address Phone	Lic. Type	Protest Period Ends	Within 2,000 Feet of Light Rail	Proposed Agenda Date
1	N	Lori Cuomo, Agent Neapolitan Wood Fired Italian 3049 West Agua Fria Fwy., #B2 480-515-4389	12	7/14/09	No	8/26/09
2	N	Paul Allen, Sr., Agent El Presidente 4717 East Bell Road 602-725-1772	12	7/14/09	No	8/26/09
3	SE	Scott Wallin KAET TV (6/20/09) 1501 West Bell Road 602-448-3305	15	N/A	N/A	*6/20/09
8	SE	Warren Dubos I Ain’t Mad, LLC (6/20/09) 400 West Madison Street 602-571-1178	15	N/A	N/A	*6/20/09
8	OL	Andrew Mirtich, Agent Seamus McCaffrey’s Irish Pub & Restaurant 18 West Monroe Street 480-299-6770	6	7/9/09	Yes	8/26/09

*Event Date – Application not received in time for Council review.

For further information regarding any of the above applications, please contact the City Clerk Department, License Services Section, at 602-534-3365.

RECOMMENDATION

This report is provided for information only. No Council action is necessary.

CITY COUNCIL REPORT
GENERAL INFORMATION
TO:	Mayor And City Council	PACKET DATE:	June 25,2009
FROM:	Frank Fairbanks City Manager
SUBJECT:	FOLLOW-UP: JUNE 23, 2009 POLICY SESSION

Attached are the Policy Session Minutes, Announcements, and Consent Agenda Results from the June 23, 2009 Policy Session.

CITY OF PHOENIX

CITY COUNCIL POLICY SESSION

TUESDAY, JUNE 23, 2009 - 2:00 P.M.

CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS

200 WEST JEFFERSON

Pursuant to A.R.S. § 38.431.02, notice is hereby given to the members of the City Council and to the general public that the City Council will hold a meeting open to the public on Tuesday, June 23, 2009, at 2:00 P.M. located in the City Council Chambers, 200 West Jefferson, Phoenix, Arizona. Council members may participate by telephone. As indicated in the Agenda, the City Council may vote to go into Executive Session, which will not be open to the public, for the purpose of discussing those matters listed on the Agenda.

1:00 P.M. -

AN EXECUTIVE SESSION WAS CALLED FOR THIS TIME AT THE POLICY MEETING OF JUNE 16, 2009.

THE TIMES LISTED FOR AGENDA ITEMS ARE ESTIMATED. ITEMS MAY BE DISCUSSED EARLIER OR IN A DIFFERENT SEQUENCE.

Action Taken:

Mayor Gordon called the meeting to order at 2:20 p.m. Vice Mayor Simplot and Council members Mattox, DiCiccio, Johnson, and Nowakowski were present. Councilwomen Neely and Williams joined the meeting at 2:25 p.m.

ESTIMATED

1. 2:00 P.M.-

COUNCIL INFORMATION AND FOLLOW-UP REQUESTS.

This item is scheduled to give City Council members an opportunity to publicly request information or follow-up on issues of interest to the community. If the information is available, staff will immediately provide it to the City Council member. No decisions will be made or action taken.

Action Taken:

There were no information requests.

CONSENT AGENDA.

This item is scheduled to allow the City Council to act on the Mayor’s recommendations on the Consent Agenda. The Consent Agenda has been publicly posted.

Action Item:

Vice Mayor Simplot moved approval of items in the Consent Agenda. Councilwoman Neely seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.

CALL FOR AN EXECUTIVE SESSION.

A vote to call an Executive Session may be held.

Action Taken:

Vice Mayor Simplot moved that the Phoenix City Council, pursuant to Arizona Revised Statutes, Section 38-431.02.A, meet in Executive Session on Tuesday, June 30, 2009 at 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, September 8, 2009, at 1:00 p.m. and Tuesday, September 15, 2009, at 1:00 p.m. in the East Conference Room, 12th Floor of the Phoenix City Hall, 200 West Washington Street, Phoenix, Arizona. Councilwoman Neely seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.

REPORTS AND BUDGET UPDATES BY THE CITY MANAGER.

This item is scheduled to allow the City Manager to report on changes in the City Council Agenda and provide brief informational reports on urgent issues. The City Council may discuss these reports but no action will be taken.

Action Taken:

Frank Fairbanks, City Manager, stated there was no report on the budget at this time. Mr. Fairbanks stated there will be multiple add-ons to the Formal Council Agenda being the Council summer recess is approaching. Mr. Fairbanks stated the add-ons will allow staff to continue work throughout the Council summer break.

Mayor Gordon inquired about the most recent sale tax numbers. Mr. Fairbanks responded the numbers reflect the same dismal trend in collections. Mr. Fairbanks stated collections were down 13 percent from the same month last year; however, the positive is that the numbers seemed to stabilize.

ESTIMATED

*2. 2:30 P.M.-

PHOENIX - 2009 ALL-AMERICA CITY AWARD WINNER

Staff: Naimark, Brodsky (Presentation 10 min.)

The Mayor and Council will recognize those who helped the City of Phoenix earn an All-America City Award from the National Civic League.

This item is for Informational only. No City council action is required.

Action Taken:

Rick Naimark, Deputy City Manager, introduced the item stating the City of Phoenix is one of ten to win the 2009 All-America City Award. Mr. Naimark stated this year marked the 60^th anniversary of the All-America City Award and the fifth Phoenix win. Mr. Naimark stated the City of Phoenix won the award in 1950, 1958, 1979, 1980, 1989, and 2009. Mr. Naimark noted no city has ever won the award six times, and Phoenix is one of a few to win the award five times. Mr. Naimark stated the Phoenix team had over sixty people and included staff, community activists, students, and local business partners. Mr. Naimark stated the competition was based on a ten-minute presentation and had to be focused on citywide innovation and measurable results. Mr. Naimark stated the Phoenix team presented on access to education, the 24-hour downtown core, the Parks and Preserve Initiative, and teen space at Phoenix Public Libraries. Mr. Naimark stated more than 100 applications were received, 32 were invited to Florida for the final presentation, and 10 were given the title All-America City.

Jon Brodsky, of the Public Information Office, stated Phoenix was represented by a very diverse team of staff, residents, students, and business owners. Mr. Brodsky stated the presentation was to last no longer than ten minutes, address how the City has turned challenges into opportunities, and be completely low-tech. Mr. Brodsky added Phoenix was the first of 32 cities to present. Mr. Brodsky expressed his thanks to the All-America City judging panel, City of Phoenix staff, and City Council for all of their hard work and support in cultivating a great presentation.

Mayor Gordon inquired about the early morning presentation. Mr. Brodsky replied the team did a phenomenal job, and their presentation was unique in that it included real life examples. Mr. Brodsky added that the team also did very well in responding to questions from the judging panel.

Mayor Gordon inquired about funding for the presentation. Mr. Brodsky replied stating no tax dollars were used for any expenses, but rather sponsorships came from local partners. Mr. Brodsky stated these partners include US Airways, FedEx Express, SuperShuttle, the Greater Phoenix Convention & Visitors Bureau, and the Downtown Phoenix Partnership. Mr. Brodsky added the Phoenix Parks and Conservation Foundation, Friends of the Phoenix Public Library, ASU Downtown Phoenix Campus, and the University Of Arizona College Of Medicine – Phoenix in Partnership with ASU also supported the Phoenix team.

Frank Fairbanks, City Manager, expressed his thanks to staff for their effort in putting together the application and subsequent presenting materials. Mr. Fairbanks praised the work conducted by community partners and noted that Phoenix has a history of doing great things in challenging times.

Councilman Nowakowski expressed his thanks to staff and volunteers who worked to share the positive testimony of Phoenix.

Councilman Johnson expressed his thanks to all who were involved in helping Phoenix receive the All-America City Award for the sixth time. Councilman Johnson stated he was proud to be a part of this City and looks forward to winning again soon.

Mayor Gordon stated the award is presented to the entire City for decades of hard work. Mayor Gordon added the All-America City title will be extremely beneficial in future grant applications and other marketing tools for the City. Mayor Gordon presented City Manager Frank Fairbanks with a signed and framed copy of the 2009 All-America City Award.

ESTIMATED

3. 2:40 P.M.-

SHOPPING CART RETRIEVAL PROGRAM UPDATE

Staff: Naimark, Miller
(Presentation 10 min.)

This report provides the City Council with an updated assessment of the citywide Shopping Cart Retrieval program and requests authorization to continue the program as a cost-recovery service through fiscal year 2009-10.

This item is for information, discussion and possible action.

Action Taken:

Rick Naimark, Deputy City Manager, introduced the item stating this report will provide the City Council with an updated assessment of the citywide Shopping Cart Retrieval program. Mr. Naimark added staff is requesting authorization to continue the program as a cost-recovery service.

Jerome Miller, Neighborhood Services Director, stated as a means to turn challenges into opportunities, staff was charged with finding a cost-neutral way to eliminate shopping cart blight in neighborhoods. Mr. Miller stated after years of hard work and City Council support staff believes they have found that program and would like to continue this service for another year pending ongoing cost recovery.

Tim Boling, Deputy Neighborhood Services Director, stated unidentified and maintained shopping carts cause traffic problems and blight throughout the City of Phoenix. Mr. Boling stated the Shopping Cart Retrieval Program was implemented June 4, 2007 and started off with a 30-day education campaign to retailers encouraging them to take advantage of available cart retrieval services and other mechanisms to retain carts on their property. Mr. Boling added Arizona Cart Retrieval Service was selected as the lead contractor and was designated to hold the City financially harmless. Mr. Boling stated that the cart retrieval program sought to have properly marked carts retrieved by the store within 72 hours, improperly marked carts returned to the store and billed a $20 per cart assessment fee, and unidentified/unclaimed carts impounded. Mr. Boling stated 9,000 carts were retrieved in the first year and 4,352 carts have been retrieved to date this fiscal year. Mr. Boling added that shopping cart complaints average around 111 per month, the program has an approximate 94 percent collection rate, the number of billable carts has steadily decreased, and the entire program is recovering 97 percent of its expenses. Mr. Boling stated staff is recommending the City continue the Shopping Cart Retrieval Program for another year pending it continues to recover its operating costs.

Mr. Miller stated shopping carts are the responsibility of the business and is positive that the City can continue to recover all of its operational costs with an ongoing education campaign directed towards business owners.

Vice Mayor Simplot thanked staff for their presentation and stated that this program has quickly grown in residential popularity for all it does to improve neighborhoods.

Councilman Mattox thanked staff for their work and all that they are doing to keep communities clean. Councilman Mattox also praised the education campaign noting the decrease in shopping cart complaints to Council offices.

Mayor Gordon expressed his thanks and appreciation to staff.

Vice Mayor Simplot moved for approval of the agenda item. Councilman Mattox seconded the motion which passed unanimously.

ESTIMATED

4. 2:50 P.M.-

STATE LEGISLATIVE UPDATE

Staff: Fairbanks, Peters
(Presentation 10 min.)

This report seeks approval, guidance, and direction from the Mayor and Council on state legislation of interest to the City. The attachment provides additional budget information.

This item is for information, discussion and possible action.

Action Taken:

Karen Peters, Government Relations Director, introduced the item stating there are seven days left in the legislative session and a budget for the next fiscal year has yet to be passed. Ms. Peters stated bills have started to move through the legislature at a quick pace and noted that staff is working diligently to keep up as the bills continue to move. Ms. Peters stated staff recommends the City of Phoenix support SB 1048: Emergency Telecommunication Services; Administrative Costs, HB 2551: Criminal Damage; Classification, HB 2530: Reckless Driving; Prior Convictions, HB 2465: Scrap Metal. Theft; Dealers, SB 1403: Renewable; High-Wage Industries Incentive, HB 2269: Landlords; Tenants; Foreclosures, HB 2431: Vicious Animal Assault; Classification, and SB 1320: ADOT Technical Fixes. Ms. Peters added that SB 1077 and Senate Concurrent Resolution (SCR) 1030 deal with State Trust Land reform. Ms. Peters stated SCR 1030 will be on the November 2010 ballot and, if passed, will amend the State Constitution and SB 1077 will go into effect. Ms. Peters stated if those bills pass they will have a significant effect on impact fees and subsequently lower the value of the land.

Mayor Gordon inquired about the intentions of the maker of the bill. Ms. Peters expressed her willingness to talk with the maker of the bill about the potential effects on local economies. Ms. Peters stated she is confident the language of the bill does not reflect the maker’s true intentions; however, she noted staff is prepared to recommend opposing the bill if it remains the same.

Councilwoman Neely inquired about funding for projects if impact fees were to be taken away. Ms. Peters replied staff is working with the maker of the bill to make any changes but is unsure how the finalized language will affect various funding options.

Mayor Gordon inquired about receiving the intent of the proposed bill in writing. Ms. Peters stated receiving the proposed intent of a proposed bill in writing is possible through a legal clause.

Ms. Peters expressed her thanks to Government Relations staff for their work and noted that it will continue through the weekend as the legislature remains in session.

Ms. Peters stated despite litigation hearings this morning, budget negotiations have continued and it is rumored an agreement is near.

Mayor Gordon inquired about the future of bond projects should certain funding to cities be reduced, suspended, or eliminated. Mr. Fairbanks replied stating one proposal to the state budget would give businesses significant tax breaks. Mr. Fairbanks stated if this were to happen, the City would not be able to afford a bond program for 10-20 years. Mr. Fairbanks added K-12 education is heavily dependent on business taxes and noted if those tax breaks were to take place, secondary property taxes for homeowners must increase approximately 14 percent to maintain current funding levels. Mr. Fairbanks stated the bond program would have to stop in order to pay off existing debt.

Mayor Gordon inquired about the viability of the current bond program. Mr. Fairbanks replied Finance Department staff will present their analyses shortly.

Mayor Gordon inquired about community support regarding the state budget. Ms. Peters replied the media continues to be involved throughout this entire process.

Donna Neill, resident, spoke in opposition to staff recommendation not to support SB 1338: Law Enforcement Officers; Good Cause. Ms. Neil expressed her concern that Phoenix Law Enforcement Officers were not being treated fairly under the law and urged staff and Council to reconsider their position before making a motion.

Dave Koffie, resident, spoke in opposition of staff recommendation not to support SB 1338: Law Enforcement Officers; Good Cause. Mr. Koffie expressed his concern over the language used by staff to describe the proposed bill. Mr. Koffie urged Council to reconsider the Phoenix position before moving forward.

Greta Rogers, resident, spoke in opposition of staff recommendation not to support SB 1338: Law Enforcement Officers; Good Cause. Ms. Rogers expressed her desire for “just cause” in the City of Phoenix.

Ms. Peters stated staff is recommending opposing SB 1338 in its current form. Ms. Peters stated the definition of “Just Cause” utilized in the bill would undo any previous case law.

Mayor Gordon inquired about the potential risk associated with the proposed bill and Phoenix officers. Ms. Peters stated that the new definition of “Just Cause” could have a major effect on Phoenix officers and the way they are able to handle disciplinary actions. Gary Verburg, City Attorney, stated the proposed bill would bring forth procedural conflicts with the City of Phoenix Charter and will require added civil service review. Mr. Verburg stated the proposed bill exceeds the Phoenix City Charter and requires codification before any disciplinary action can take place. Mr. Verburg stated that standard is more difficult to determine and is not consistent with the City Charter.

Councilman Johnson asked to hear the Phoenix Law Enforcement Association (PLEA) response to the proposed bill. Levi Bolton, PLEA Lobbyist, stated the intention of the bill is to add an extra layer of protection for Phoenix law enforcement officers.

Mayor Gordon requested PLEA provide a letter to the City expressing their position on the proposed bill. Mayor Gordon stated the current language of the proposed bill would require changes in procedures the Council is not prepared to make at this time.

Councilman Johnson inquired if the Council could move SB 1338 from “Bills to Oppose” to “Bills to Watch.” Mr. Fairbanks replied stating conceptually there is no problem with that if the plan is to later clarify the intent of the proposed bill.

Mayor Gordon stated upon review of the bill with staff, Council will be prepared to take a more formal position next week. Mayor Gordon said he does not want to make any decisions that would put Phoenix law enforcement officers at risk.

Councilman Simplot stated since there is a need for more information, he moves Council accept staff recommendations, but take no position on SB 1338 until next week. Councilman Mattox seconded the motion. Councilman Johnson opposed the motion. The motion passed 5:1.

Councilman Johnson expressed his sentiments wanting to move this bill from “Bills to Oppose” to “Bills to Watch.”

Councilman Mattox inquired about the Phoenix response to this proposed bill if asked. Ms. Peters replied stating the Phoenix response will be that Council is still reviewing the bill.

Mayor Gordon stated the City of Phoenix should act as a model for the state and only take firm positions when ready.

ESTIMATED

4:30 P.M.- ADJOURNMENT

For further information, please call the Management Intern, City Manager's Office, at 602-262-4449.

For reasonable accommodations, call the Management Intern at Voice/602-262-4449 or TTY/602-534-5500 as early as possible to coordinate needed arrangements.

Si necesita traducción en español, por favor llame a la oficina del gerente de la Ciudad de Phoenix, 602-262-4449 tres días antes de la fecha de la junta.

PHOENIX CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS

Councilman DiCiccio

Councilman Johnson

Councilman Mattox

Councilwoman Neely

Councilman Nowakowski

Councilwoman Williams

Vice Mayor Simplot

Mayor Gordon

City Council Announcements

City Council Policy Session

June 23, 2009

COUNCILMAN DICICCIO

Councilman DiCiccio reminded residents he will be holding a coffee chat with Mayor Phil Gordon on June 27 at 9:00 a.m. at Nello’s Pizza, 4710 E. Warner Road.

He also announced a fireworks display will be held on July 3 in Ahwatukee, and the Arcadia Parade will be held on July 4^th at 8:00 a.m.

COUNCILMAN JOHNSON

Councilman Johnson thanked residents who attended recent community meetings at the Devonshire Senior Center and the Community Resource Center.

He also congratulated Arizona Informant and State Representative Cloves Campbell for their recent Juneteenth celebration held at South Mountain Community College.

COUNCILMAN NOWAKOWSKI

Councilman Nowakowski thanked those that participated in the recent Take Back Your Neighborhood event.

He reminded residents that a bilingual water safety event and movie in the park would be held this Saturday at University Park.

COUNCILWOMAN WILLIAMS

Councilwoman Williams reminded residents a District 1 breakfast with Mayor Phil Gordon would take place this Friday at 7:30 a.m. at Hometown Buffet, located at 2730 W. Bell Road.

She also noted an After Dark in the Park event would be held this Saturday from 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. at Deer Valley Park.

COUNCILMAN MATTOX

Councilman Mattox announced the Light Up the Sky fireworks event would be held at Maryvale ballpark on July 3.

He also announced a proclamation for drowning impact awareness and thanked representatives from Phoenix Children’s Hospital and the Phoenix Fire Department for their support.

VICE MAYOR SIMPLOT

Vice Mayor Simplot reminded residents a District 4 town hall meeting would be held on Wednesday at the Longview Recreation Center at 6:00 p.m.

MAYOR GORDON

Mayor Gordon wished residents a happy Father’s Day.

He then encouraged residents to attend the Fabulous Phoenix 4^th celebration, adding his thanks to donors for helping to fund the event. He also thanked the contractor working on the CityScape project for volunteering his dust control misting system to be used at the Fabulous Phoenix 4^th event. He encouraged residents to use caution if using fireworks on the 4^th of July.

CITY OF PHOENIX

CITY COUNCIL CONSENT AGENDA

TUESDAY, JUNE 23, 2009 - 2:00 P.M.

CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS

200 WEST JEFFERSON

RECOMMENDED BY THE MAYOR FOR APPROVAL

All items below are also recommended by the City Manager.

1. Consideration of City Council adoption of updated affordable housing development Community Priorities. The purpose of the revised priorities is to address the consequences of unprecedented economic conditions which are negatively affecting multi-family rental properties.

APPROVED: Naimark, Dorney

CITY COUNCIL REPORT
GENERAL INFORMATION
TO:	Rick Naimark Deputy City Manager	PACKET DATE:	June 25, 2009
FROM:	Jerome E. Miller Neighborhood Services Director
SUBJECT:	THE CITY OF PHOENIX RECEIVES AWARDS OF MERIT FROM THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT OFFICIALS

This report provides information to the Mayor and City Council on the City of Phoenix receiving two Awards of Merit from the National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials (NAHRO) for the Neighborhood Services Department (NSD) Tomorrow’s Involved Leaders Today (TILT) and J.B. Bayless Grocery Store Rehabilitation.

THE ISSUE

The NAHRO Award of Merit is presented to innovative housing and community development projects, programs, and services provided by NAHRO agency members throughout the country. The TILT program and the J.B. Bayless Grocery Store Rehabilitation will be recognized in a special awards ceremony during NAHRO's Summer Conference in Portland, Oregon on July 17, 2009.

In addition, the J.B. Bayless Grocery Store Rehabilitation has been selected to enter into the National Awards of Excellence competition. The Awards of Excellence recognizes outstanding innovation and achievement in housing and community development programs throughout the country and is the agency’s highest award of recognition.

OTHER INFORMATION

In December 2008, NSD nominated TILT and J.B. Bayless Grocery Store Rehabilitation programs for the 2009 NAHRO Awards of Merit in Housing and Community Development. These programs were nominated for their innovation and efforts to revitalize Phoenix neighborhoods.

Over the years, NSD has worked to develop innovative programs to help support the department’s commitment and vision of being a dynamic, committed partner in building vibrant neighborhoods.

The TILT program is an innovative student leadership program which encourages youth through community service and training of leadership skills to become the next generation of civic-minded leaders. TILT was designed to “bridge the gap” between existing neighborhood groups and youth in order to establish sustainable, experience driven initiatives by developing and encouraging new youth leaders.

Participants in the program learn community-based problem solving methods through cooperative planning with residents, schools, other City departments and nonprofit agencies. The participants become self reliant Phoenix residents, enhancing the quality of life of others and positively impacting the neighborhoods where they live.

Since the program began in May 2008, 10 youth volunteers from local Phoenix high schools have graduated from the program and another 20 youth volunteers are currently participating in the program. TILT graduates have completed a series of instruction in the areas of leadership development, writing skills, grant writing, computer training, presentation development, grassroots fundraising, university tours, volunteer project management, and community project coordination.

The Historic J.B. Bayless Grocery Store Rehabilitation project demonstrates the current neighborhood commercial revitalization efforts taking place in the Garfield Neighborhood Initiative Area. Built in 1928, the deteriorating historic building had become a blighting influence in the Garfield neighborhood. The original building had seen many uses – from the flagship store of a local grocery chain (its original design), through many years of renovation and adaptation to become a theatrical equipment sales and rental store and, ultimately, a discount store for local residents. Through the Neighborhood Commercial Rehabilitation Program, NSD and the owner of the Bayless store collaborated on the design elements to create the near-period restoration of this historic landmark.

Each award recognizes the outstanding commitment that NSD and its partners collaborate on daily to make positive and long-lasting impacts on Phoenix neighborhoods.

RECOMMENDATION

This report is for information purposes only. No Council action is requested.

CITY COUNCIL REPORT
GENERAL INFORMATION
TO:	Rick Naimark Deputy City Manager	PACKET DATE:	June 25, 2009
FROM:	Kim Dorney Housing Director
SUBJECT:	housing department RECEIVES Multiple nahro Awards

This report provides the City Council with information on six Awards of Merit in Housing and Community Development presented by the National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials (NAHRO) to the City of Phoenix.

THE ISSUE

Six Awards of Merit will be presented to the Housing Department at the 2009 NAHRO Summer Conference at a special awards reception on July 17, 2009. One project will then compete in the National Awards of Excellence.

OTHER INFORMATION

The Awards of Merit projects receiving awards are:

Pinchot Community Apartments and Learning Center. This honoree has also been advanced to the National Awards of Excellence competition. New Arizona Family, Inc. (NAFI) developed this 18-unit townhouse community to provide housing for women in recovery from alcohol and/or substance abuse who are pregnant or parenting. The project also includes a Learning Center that provides job training and child care. The City of Phoenix committed $2,445,000 in funding from the HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME), Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), and General Obligation Bond programs. The Pinchot Community Apartments are 100% leased and home to 18 at-risk families. The Learning Center has been fully staffed and operational since its grand opening in April 2008 with 20 women participating in the job training curriculum and 50 children attending day care and after-school programs.

Operations Improvements through Process Mapping. The Housing Department, facing staff and budget constraints, sought to improve productivity, increase efficiency, and improve tenant services. Working with other City departments in a cooperative effort, the department implemented extensive process mapping, which decreased noted problem areas by 50% and dramatically streamlined operations.

Pine Towers Compact Fluorescent Light (CFL) Project. The Housing Department replaced all incandescent light bulbs at the Pine Towers Apartment Community with CFL bulbs. This change has reduced the property’s energy consumption, carbon emissions, and costs.

· Tenant Check Cost Reductions. NAHRO also honored the City with an Award of Merit for the development and implementation of tenant reporting computer applications that allow agencies throughout Arizona to determine if public housing tenants have debt or other factors that could disqualify them for public housing admittance. This software resulted in significant cost savings to the department.

· Exterior Enhancements at the Sidney P. Osborn Apartment Community. The Housing Department revitalized the complete exterior of this public housing community, including painting the exterior, providing new signage, seal coating roofs, enhancing landscape, installing new irrigation systems, and installing sod to revive the common areas and playgrounds. These enhancements reduced maintenance costs, improved environmental sustainability, and provided a better living environment for the community’s residents.

· Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Intern program. The Housing Department and Human Services Department partnered with Gateway Community College in FY 2007-2008 to continue offering free income tax preparation at a public housing community center. This partnership provided a much-needed infusion of qualified volunteer tax preparers.

Housing is proud of the work accomplished by staff and the many successful partnerships which increase and improve Phoenix affordable housing availability.

RECOMMENDATION

This report is for information only. No Council action is requested.

CITY COUNCIL REPORT
GENERAL INFORMATION
TO:	Rick Naimark Deputy City Manager	PACKET DATE:	June 25, 2009
FROM:	Jerome E. Miller Neighborhood Services Director
SUBJECT:	CITY OF PHOENIX RECEIVES TWO NEIGHBORHOODS, USA AWARDS

This report provides information to the Mayor and City Council on the Neighborhood Services Department (NSD) receiving two 2009 Best Neighborhood Program Awards from Neighborhoods, USA (NUSA) for the Graffiti Busters Program partnership with Alhambra High School Graffiti Busters Club and the Good Neighbor Program in the Isaac Neighborhood Initiative Area (NIA).

THE ISSUE

Neighborhoods, USA is a national non-profit organization committed to building and strengthening neighborhood organizations. Created in 1975 to share information and experiences toward building stronger communities, NUSA now continues to encourage networking and information sharing to facilitate the development of partnerships between neighborhood organizations, government and the private sector

In May 2009, the NSD was notified that the Graffiti Busters Program partnership with Alhambra High School Graffiti Busters Club and the Isaac NIA Good Neighbor Program were each selected as “Finalist” for the 2009 Best Neighborhood Program Awards. The awards program recognizes outstanding government entities for their work to improve the quality of life in their communities.

The Graffiti Busters Program received first place for its partnership with the Alhambra High School Graffiti Busters Club in the Physical Revitalization/Beautification category. This is an excellent example of a dynamic and committed partnership helping the department eliminate graffiti in and around Alhambra High School. Over the last few years, the department has worked with the students to provide training on graffiti removal techniques and made tools available for neighborhood cleanups. As a community partner, the students have worked hard to help the department eliminate graffiti in Phoenix neighborhoods and encouraged their peers to become more engaged in their communities.

The Good Neighbor Program (GNP) received third place in the Social Revitalization/Neighborliness category for its success in bringing diverse groups together and developing local leadership as was most recently highlighted in the Isaac Neighborhood Initiative Area (NIA) GNP. The City of Phoenix created GNP in 1995 as a citywide tool to build capacity, embrace diversity, and foster vibrant neighborhoods through increased resident participation in neighborhood improvement activities.

GNP graduates have many significant accomplishments, ranging from developing self sustaining grassroots based neighborhood groups, organizing neighborhood clean ups, researching and locating potential grant opportunities, serving on City boards and commissions, to researching, planning, and implementing neighborhood revitalization projects.

In 2008, the Isaac NIA was chosen to participate in the program as a way to bring together residents to help develop neighborhood capacity and encourage civic engagement. The Isaac NIA participants have achieved positive results including a total of 284 residents attending the eight week workshop sessions. The group is now a very active and engaged neighborhood association and continues to be strong partners in the many different and exciting activities taking place in the NIA.

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This report is for information purposes only. No Council action is requested.

RESPONSES TO REQUESTS FROM CITIZENS
TO:	Mayor And City Council	PACKET DATE:	June 25, 2009
FROM:	Lisa Takata Executive Assistant to the City Manager
SUBJECT:	RESPONSES TO REQUESTS FROM CITIZENS

The following information report(s) responds to requests from Citizens at the Citizen's Request Sessions:

Mr. Marcus Schmidt

CITY COUNCIL REPORT
CITIZEN REQUEST
TO:	Ed Zuercher Deputy City Manager	PACKET DATE:	June 25, 2009
FROM:	Debbie Cotton Public Transit Director
SUBJECT:	RESPONSE TO CITIZEN COMMENT FROM JUNE 10, 2009 CITY COUNCIL FORMAL MEETING - MR. MARCUS SCHMIDT

The purpose of the report is to provide a response to citizen comment recorded at the City Council formal meeting on June 10, 2009.

THE ISSUE

The following comment was made by Mr. Marcus Schmidt:

Mr. Schmidt thanked the City Council for requesting the Public Transit Department to develop alternatives to the monthly pass fare increase for Dial-A-Ride service. He expressed support for the alternatives proposed by Public Transit, including the taxi voucher pilot program; though he was disappointed the monthly pass price remained the same. Mr. Schmidt asked whether the potential savings from the taxi voucher pilot program were incorporated into the Public Transit Budget. He also asked that suggestions from residents regarding efficiency improvements in Dial-A-Ride service be considered. Finally, he requested the City Council consider reducing the monthly pass to $50, and to evaluate this amount after six months.

OTHER INFORMATION

Staff offers the following information in response to Mr. Schmidt’s comments:

The funds budgeted for the Taxi Voucher pilot program are separate from the funds used to operate Dial-A-Ride service. The budget estimate used for the pilot program is part of the current dialysis and work trip taxi subsidy programs.

Over the past two fiscal years, ADA Dial-A-Ride trips provided by Phoenix increased 2.59 percent in FY08 and in FY09, 5.23 percent as of April. Trips on non-ADA Dial-A-Ride service have dramatically decreased over the same time period 22.82 percent and 12.52 percent, respectively. Federal regulations require all ADA trip requests be provided or zero denial a practice to which the Department is wholly committed.

Given the above ridership statistics, staff does not anticipate any savings to Phoenix Dial-A-Ride generated by the Taxi Voucher pilot program.

An update on Dial-A-Ride efficiency will be provided to the Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee in fall 2009.

In conjunction with the $65 Phoenix Dial-A-Ride ADA monthly pass, the City Council approved options for passengers to purchase a 20-ride ticket book for $50, and a 10-ride ticket book for $31.50. The single ride tickets will be valid for a one-way scheduled ADA trip and will be available to Phoenix residents who are ADA paratransit certified on August 1, 2009. The City will also reimburse monthly pass holders for the difference of ADA trips not taken under a twenty ADA trip total for the month of July 2009.

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This report is for information only. No Council action is requested.

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