TABLE OF CONTENTS
FOR CITY COUNCIL
PACKET
SEPTEMBER 16, 2008
POLICY SESSION
AGENDA
Packet Date: September 11, 2008
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CITY COUNCIL REPORT
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POLICY AGENDA
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TO:
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Rick Naimark
Deputy
City Manager
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AGENDA DATE:
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September 16, 2008
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FROM:
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Gloria Hurtado
Human Services Director
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ITEM:
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SUBJECT:
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DONATION FROM THE
URBAN LAND INSTITUTE
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This report informs the City Council of a $6,900 Arizona Urban Land
Institute – Young Leaders Group contribution and requests City Council to
formally receive the donation on behalf of the Youthbuild
Phoenix program.
ISSUE
The Young Leaders Group (YLG) of the Arizona Urban Land Institute
held a miniature golf tournament fundraiser "Putt to Raise Dough" at
the Arizona Biltmore. Youthbuild Phoenix was selected as the recipient of the
funds.
OTHER INFORMATION
Founded in 1936, the Urban Land Institute (ULI) has more
than 28,000 members worldwide representing the entire spectrum of land use and
real estate development disciplines, working in private enterprise and public
service. The mission of the Urban Land
Institute is to provide responsible leadership in the use of land to enhance
the total environment.
The
Arizona YLG is an active part of the Arizona Urban Land Institute for those
members under 35 years of age. The mission of the YLG is to educate and connect
Arizona's young real estate leaders of
tomorrow through the exchange of ideas to better prepare them for the unique
urban challenges Arizona will present in the future.
Youthbuild Phoenix is part of a
nationally recognized construction, education and leadership program, whose
main goal is to provide affordable housing to low-income or homeless
individuals. Youthbuild
also addresses multiple issues facing low-income youth such as providing them with opportunities to enhance their
job skills, education and leadership skills, along with giving them a sense of
responsibility in rebuilding their community.
The donated funds will be used to enhance services provided to program
participants.
RECOMMENDATION
The Human Services
Department staff recommends the City Council accept the donation of $6,900 on
behalf of the Youthbuild Phoeinx program.
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CITY COUNCIL REPORT
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POLICY AGENDA
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TO:
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Alton Washington
Assistant City Manager
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AGENDA DATE:
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September 16, 2008
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FROM:
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Jack Harris
Public Safety Manager
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ITEM:
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4
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SUBJECT:
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RECOGNITION FOR STORM CLEANUP EFFORTS
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The purpose of this
report is to provide special recognition to the various City of Phoenix departments, Salt River Project (SRP), Arizona Public Service (APS), and their respective employees who worked
tirelessly to clean up storm damage resulting from a recent monsoon storm.
THE ISSUE
On the evening of August
28, 2008, the
Valley experienced severe thunderstorms which resulted in the loss of power to
over 80,000 homes, flooding, downed power lines, uprooted trees, and other
storm related debris.
Parks and Recreation
Department logged over 200 calls from residents with downed trees. Forestry crews worked diligently throughout
the weekend to clean up streets and parks from damage due to the storm.
OTHER INFORMATION
Parks and Recreation
staff coordinated with the Streets Department on locating downed trees, and
getting them out of the way. Street
maintenance crews worked all day Friday and over the weekend to respond to
calls city-wide related to wind damage, trees blocking streets, and downed
“STOP” signs with assistance from the Fire Department in removing trees on 3rd Street, south of Thomas.
In response to the
damage caused by this powerful storm, over 20 motor brooms went to Sky Harbor International Airport to remove runway debris. Approximately 500 passengers spent the night
in the airport. Regular arrivals and
departures began again around 9 a.m., on Friday, thanks to the extraordinary efforts
of our Aviation Department employees.
Several city-owned facilities were damaged by the storm including, the
Calvin Goode Building, Sky Harbor Airport, Family Advocacy Center, Tovrea Castle, and several golf courses. Employees from the various departments
quickly responded to the affected locations in order to minimize damage.
Employees from the Police, Public Works, Fire, and Street Transportation
Departments worked extended hours to ensure City residents were able to travel
safely on city streets on Friday. While
the Development Services Department and Historic Preservation Office provided
inspections of commercial, residential and historic properties which were hit
hard by the storm.
These coordinated
efforts are testament to the City’s core value of “We work as a Team.” A special thanks to the Aviation, Development
Services, Fire, Library, Parks and Recreation, Police, Public Works, Street
Transportation, and Water Services Departments, Emergency Management, Public
Information, and Historic Preservation Offices for clearing debris, conducing
repairs and inspections, and ensuring public safety.
Additional
acknowledgement and special thanks are made to Salt River Project and Arizona
Public Service for the quick response to downed electric lines and restoration
of service to our residents.
RECOMMENDATION
This report is for
information only.
CITY COUNCIL REPORT
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POLICY AGENDA
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TO:
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David Krietor
Deputy
City Manager
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AGENDA DATE:
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September 16, 2008
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FROM:
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John Chan
Director,
Downtown Development Office
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ITEM:
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SUBJECT:
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DOWNTOWN HOTEL DEVELOPMENT PROGRESS
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This report provides the Council with recent progress on the publicly
financed and privately operated 1,000-room hotel in downtown Phoenix.
THE ISSUE
On June 16, 2004, the Phoenix City
Council authorized the formation of the nonprofit Downtown Phoenix Hotel
Corporation (the Corporation) to design and build a new, publicly financed,
1,000-room hotel at 3rd Street and Van Buren. The new hotel will meet a vital need for
additional hotel rooms in the downtown area.
OTHER INFORMATION
The month of August resulted in significant construction and operation
milestones for the Sheraton Phoenix Downtown Hotel. Sheraton’s administrative
staff has moved onto the property to continue sales and operation functions. On
August 13, the hotel received a Temporary Certificate of Occupancy which allows
full occupancy of the building including overnight guests. Fixture, furniture
and equipment installation is nearing completion in the hotel with installation
occurring in the uppermost floors of the guestroom tower and in the public
areas, including the hotel’s restaurant.
Preparations are underway for the hotel’s Grand Opening events which are
scheduled to begin the first week of October.
Pursuant to the pre-opening agreement, the operator is required to
report to the Corporation on its marketing and booking efforts. In its role as the Corporation’s hospitality
consultant and asset manager, Warnick and Company,
will be responsible for auditing the operator’s progress and making regular
reports to the board members.
Principals with Warnick & Company will
present an update on the hotel’s sales, marketing and hiring efforts to date.
The hotel is hiring staff and is on schedule to open by October 1, 2008.
RECOMMENDATION
This report is for
information only.