TABLE OF CONTENTS
FOR CITY COUNCIL PACKET
The November 10, 2009
Executive Session has been Cancelled
The November 10, 2009
Policy Session has been Cancelled (National League of Cities Conference on
The
GENERAL INFORMATION
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Liquor License Applications Received for the Period of October 28, 2009 through November 3, 2009 |
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LIQUOR LICENSE
APPLICATIONS RECEIVED FOR THE PERIOD OF |
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This report
provides advance notice of liquor license applications that were received by
the City Clerk during the period of
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
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L- Location |
N- New |
OL- Ownership & Location |
Acquisition of Control |
SE- Special Event |
Liquor License Series Definitions
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1 In State Producer
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7 On sale-beer & wine
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11 Hotel/Motel-all liquor on premises
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3 Microbrewery
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8 Conveyance
license-sale of all liquor on board planes & trains |
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12 Restaurant-all
liquor on premises |
4 Wholesaler
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5 Government
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9 Off
sale-all liquor |
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14 Clubs-all
liquor on premises |
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6 On sale-all liquor
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10 Off
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15 Special
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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. |
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Protest Period Ends |
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Within 2,000 Feet of Light Rail |
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Proposed Agenda Date |
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1 |
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William Bailey,
Agent Hops and Tannins 847-924-5456 |
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No |
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Louis A. Marson, Basting Bistro 480-797-5659 |
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6 |
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No |
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2 |
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Larry Cox, Agent American Legion Pat
Tillman Post 117 602-493-3385 |
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14 |
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No |
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3 |
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David Martin, Agent 3 Pigs All American
BBQ 602-821-0171 |
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12 |
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No |
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6 |
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Andrea Lewkowitz,
Agent Smashburger 602-667-6767 |
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12 |
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No |
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7 |
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Munira Menwer, Agent Mi Nuevo Mexico Market 602-305-7349 |
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10 |
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No |
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Wallace Graham William H.
Patterson No. 477 of the Improved Benevolent Corporation ( 602-329-6600 |
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N/A |
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N/A |
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Ralph Placencia Arvizu Charities,
Inc. (12/12-12/13/09) 602-279-4669 |
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15 |
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N/A |
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N/A |
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For further information regarding any of the
above applications, please contact the City Clerk Department, License Services
Section, at 602-262-6018.
RECOMMENDATION
This report is
provided for information only. No
Council action is required.
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GENERAL INFORMATION |
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Mayor And City Council |
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Frank Fairbanks City Manager |
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FOLLOW-UP: |
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Attached are the
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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 Wednesday, November 4, 2009, at 1:00 P.M. located in Phoenix City Hall, Assembly Rooms A, B, and C, 200 West Washington, 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. |
THE TIMES LISTED
FOR AGENDA ITEMS ARE ESTIMATED.
ITEMS MAY BE DISCUSSED EARLIER OR IN A DIFFERENT SEQUENCE.
AGENDA ITEMS.
This item is scheduled to give City Council members an
opportunity to ask questions about the Formal Agenda on
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ESTIMATED 1. l:00 P.M.- |
CALL TO ORDER |
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Action Taken:
Mayor Gordon called the meeting to order at
*REPORTS
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:
City Manager Frank Fairbanks noted add-ons for the Formal Session scheduled for the afternoon. Mr. Fairbanks also stated staff was prepared to provide a summary of the current budget situation. Mr. Fairbanks introduced Deputy City Manager Ed Zuercher and Budget and Research Director Cathleen Gleason.
Mr. Zuercher stated the goal of the budget update was to consolidate various budget information provided to Council in recent weeks. Mr. Zuercher recognized Mr. Fairbanks’ leadership and support in addressing the challenging budget situation.
Ms. Gleason provided an update on the City’s current budget situation, noting continued declines in both City and State Sales Tax revenue. Ms. Gleason reviewed revenue shortfalls in City funds, including the General Fund, Public Safety Initiatives, Transit 2000, and Parks and Preserves. Ms. Gleason’s recommendations included a 15% reduction in Public Safety/Criminal Justice programs and 30% reduction in other General Fund Departments. Ms. Gleason also presented the City’s budget calendar for Council review.
Mayor Gordon asked for continued updates throughout the budget process, noting residents and staff needed to understand the severity of the current economic crisis. Mayor Gordon commented on the dramatic cuts in services that had occurred over the last seven to eight years, acknowledging the considerable impact the cuts had on City departments. Mayor Gordon clarified the current budget situation was the result of the current economic downturn and not a reflection of the City’s professional management strategies, noting the City’s effective fiscal management strategies had recently earned S&P and Moody’s highest bond ratings.
Mr. Zuercher stated the previous year’s budget reductions amounted to $270 million. He noted the overall impact the reduction would have on current service levels and acknowledged the potential impact on future service levels.
Mayor Gordon indicated it was still too early to determine what type of reductions Council would support. He added many cost-reduction measures would not equate to the levels of cost savings necessary to significantly impact the deficit. Mayor Gordon commented on the challenge of maintaining service levels amidst staff and resource reductions. He said services lost due to reductions could prove difficult to restore. Mayor Gordon expressed the need for a call to action to assist staff and residents in understanding the severity of the problem faced by the City.
Councilwoman Neely acknowledged the need for extensive reductions, indicating it was a sobering reminder of the difficult economic climate the City faced. She added the City was bound by charter to balance the budget and to provide basic services, noting the City had always maintained the highest level of standards in service delivery. Councilwoman Neely stated the City would not be able to continue operating as it had done in the past, asserting the need for residents to engage elected officials to seek additional alternatives to current challenges.
Mayor Gordon indicated receiving State and/or Federal funding comparable to the current deficit only served as a short-term solution to maintain current service levels, adding the City would have to endeavor to retain or increase additional revenues to resolve the deficit and maintain services.
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RECOGNITION OF |
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City and community leaders, along with other community
members, will recognize City Manager Frank Fairbanks for his 37 years of public
service with the City of
Action Taken:
Mayor Gordon acknowledged City Manager Frank Fairbanks’ 37 years of service with the City and Mr. Fairbanks’ wife, Ruth Fairbanks, for her ongoing support and commitment to the City. He added Mr. Fairbanks provided a strong foundation for the City, noting how fortunate the City was to have had a City Manager of his caliber.
Mayor
Gordon introduced a video biography about Mr. Fairbanks produced by
Mayor
Gordon introduced Lloyd Harrell of the Arizona City Management
Association. Mr. Harrell commented on
Mr. Fairbanks’ tenure with the City of
Mayor
Gordon presented Proclamations from the Town of
Mayor Gordon introduced Rick Simonetta of Valley Metro Rail; Public Safety Manager Jack Harris of the Phoenix Police Department; Chief Bob Khan and Captain Pete Gorraiz of Phoenix Fire Department; and Mark Spencer of the Phoenix Law Enforcement Association. Each respective individual and organization commended Mr. Fairbanks’ dedication and commitment to the City, awarding Mr. Fairbanks with a gift as a token of their appreciation.
The Vice Mayor and each Council member commended Mr. Fairbanks on his commitment and dedication to the City, commenting on his leadership, professionalism, and integrity throughout his tenure with the City. Mayor Gordon and Council members presented Mr. Fairbanks with a gift as a token of their appreciation. Councilman Johnson also acknowledged Assistant City Manager Alton Washington’s retirement and praised his tenure with the City.
Mr. Fairbanks thanked everyone for their comments and support throughout his career, acknowledging his wife for supporting his career with the City. Mr. Fairbanks also thanked the Mayor, Council, and staff for their commitment and dedication to serving the community. He also recognized Assistant City Manager Alton Washington’s support and contributions, noting he was a vital asset to the City.
ESTIMATED
Action Taken:
Mayor Gordon adjourned the meeting at
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.
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Councilman DiCiccio
Councilman Gates
Councilman Johnson
Councilman Mattox
Councilwoman Neely
Councilman Nowakowski
Councilwoman Williams
Vice Mayor Simplot
Mayor Gordon
CITY
COUNCIL CONSENT AGENDA
ASSEMBLY
ROOMS A, B,
200
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RECOMMENDED
BY THE MAYOR FOR APPROVAL
All
items below are also recommended by the City Manager.
1.
Consideration
of City Council approval to issue a Request for Proposals (RFP) for an
organization to utilize the commercial kitchen at the Pecos Community Center in
exchange for providing daily meals for the seniors attending the senior center.
APPROVED: Krietor, Hurtado
2. Consideration
of City Council approval to authorize the Public Works Department to initiate
the managed competition process for contained collection of residential solid
waste and recyclable materials in Service Area J.
APPROVED: Naimark, Mann
3. Consideration
of City Council approval of the process for the 2010-2015 Consolidated Plan and
the 2010-2011 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Request for Proposals
(RFP) priorities.
APPROVED: Naimark, Miller
CITIZEN
REQUESTS/COMMENTS
CITY
COUNCIL FORMAL SESSION
Carah Campini;
Calvin Brown, Ibado Mahmud; Dennis Solomon; Hilaria Rodriquez, Rachel Sulkes
The individuals listed spoke on behalf of the Unite Here Union, which
represents workers with HMSHost. HMSHost
is a vendor currently used by the Aviation Department. The individuals expressed their appreciation
to City Council for assisting their organization in obtaining a contract with
HMSHost.
FOLLOW UP: None
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QUARTERLY
TAXPAYER RESOLUTION REPORT |
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GENERAL
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Ruth Osuna |
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THRU: |
Jeff Dewitt Interim Finance Director |
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Christina Muller Taxpayer Assistance Liaison/ |
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QUARTERLY TAXPAYER RESOLUTION REPORT |
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This report provides
City Council with the Quarterly Taxpayer Resolution Report for the third
quarter (July – September) of 2009.
THE ISSUE
The City adopted the
Taxpayer Bill of Rights as part of the Model City Tax Code in January
1997. One of the provisions of the
Taxpayer Bill of Rights is for the Problem Resolution Officer of the Tax
Division to provide a quarterly report to the Mayor and City Council
summarizing taxpayer complaints received by the Problem Resolution Officer,
actions taken to resolve those complaints, and taxpayer survey results.
OTHER INFORMATION
The Finance
Department Tax Division has implemented the provisions of the Taxpayer Bill of
Rights. These provisions include tracking
and resolving taxpayer complaints, surveying taxpayer satisfaction, and
providing taxpayer education and outreach efforts with the business community
and industry groups.
Taxpayer
Complaints
No formal complaints
were made to the Problem Resolution Officer for the 2009 third quarter.
Taxpayer Education
and Outreach Efforts
Taxpayer Education
classes are conducted twice a month for newly licensed businesses and existing
businesses to help them complete the sales tax return and answer questions about
the Tax Code. The following table shows
the number of participants and the level of overall satisfaction with the class
on a scale of 1 to 5 (5 being the highest rating).
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4th
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1st
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3rd
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Number of
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60 |
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4.8 |
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As part of the Tax
Division’s outreach effort for the Spanish-speaking business community, joint
presentations were conducted with the Arizona Department of Revenue on July 9,
August 13, and
A total of 6,641
taxpayers were assisted through outreach efforts. These taxpayers either phoned or walked in
for help with the completion of sales tax returns.
RECOMMENDATION
This report is for
information only. No Council action is
required.