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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 Tuesday, April 21, 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.
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THE TIMES LISTED
FOR AGENDA ITEMS ARE ESTIMATED. ITEMS MAY
BE DISCUSSED EARLIER OR IN A DIFFERENT SEQUENCE.
The minutes reflect
the order in which the items were heard.
Action Taken:
Vice Mayor Simplot
called the meeting to order at 2:12 p.m.
Council members DiCiccio, Baier, Neely, Williams and Nowakowski
were present. Mayor Gordon and Councilmember’s Mattox and
Johnson were absent.
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ESTIMATED
1. 2:00
P.M.-
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COUNCIL INFORMATION AND
FOLLOW-UP REQUESTS.
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This item is scheduled to give City Councilmember’s 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:
Councilwoman Baier moved approval of items in the Consent Agenda
clarifying that item #2 will be open for public responses for 85 days. Councilman DiCiccio
seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.
CALL FOR AN EXECUTIVE SESSION.
A vote to call an Executive Session may be held.
Action Taken:
Councilwoman Neely moved
that the Phoenix City Council, pursuant to Arizona Revised Statutes, Section
38-431.02.A, meet in Executive Session on Tuesday, April 28, 2009 at 1:00 p.m.
and Tuesday, May 12, 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
Williams 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:
There were no reports.
Vice Mayor Simplot and Phoenix City Council presented
Herman Ribiera and Oscar Aman
the “Friend of Phoenix” award for their outstanding work.
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ESTIMATED
2. 2:30 P.M.-
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EMPLOYEE SERVICE AWARD
ANNOUNCEMENTS (NO REPORT)
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Staff: Washington, Smith
(Presentation 10 min.)
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Action Taken:
Lewis Jones, Phoenix Fire Fighter, was recognized for 25
years of service.
Michael Rose, Water Services Department, was recognized for 35 years of
service.
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ESTIMATED
3. 2:40 P.M.-
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CDBG AWARDS TO HONOR COMMUNITY PARTNERS AND SHOWCASE THEIR
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
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Staff: Naimark, Miller
(Presentation 10 min.)
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REPORT IN PROGRESS
Action Taken:
Rick Naimark, Deputy City
Manager, introduced the item stating that in recognition of National Community
Development Week, the City of Phoenix
celebrates its Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program partners. Mr. Naimark stated
that CDBG funds are used to erect new infrastructure and establish and/or
maintain some services.
Jerome Miller, Neighborhood Services Director, stated that
many thanks are given to program partners and City of Phoenix
staff. Mr. Miller congratulated Ernest
Martinez, Management Assistant II in NSD, Chris Hallett,
Deputy Neighborhood Services Director; and Barbara Bellamy, Grants
Administrator for NSD, for a job well done in administering the Community
Development Block Grant (CDBG) this year.
Mr. Miller stated that the City of Phoenix
typically receives $15 to $20 million in CDBG funding; however during the past
six years moderate cuts occurred resulting in $4 million less than
expected. Mr. Miller continued to say
that under the recently passed 2009 economic stimulus bill the City will
recover a $4.57 million allocation of CDBG funds, as well as $17 million in FY
2009-2010.
Chris Hallett, Deputy
Neighborhood Services Director, stated that the City of Phoenix
received one of the largest grants in the nation of $39.4 million designed to
address home foreclosures. Mr. Hallett stated that at this time along with Council, staff
would like to recognize nine outstanding Community Development Block Grant
program partners.
Mr. Miller thanked Council for their continued support of
Neighborhood Services and the Community Development Block Grant program.
Vice Mayor Simplot presented the Lupe Sisneros
Memorial Award to Lou Kislin, Senior Program Manager
for HUD Community Planning and Development, for being a key player in many of
the City’s housing, neighborhood, and commercial revitalization projects.
Councilwoman Neely presented the
Neighborhood Revitalization Award to the John C. Lincoln Health Network, and
Desert Mission Neighborhood Renewal.
Cindy Hallman, Vice President; Joel McCabe, Director; Tracy Crouch,
Housing Program Coordinator; and Jacqueline Valenzuela, Housing Program
Representative, were present to accept the award.
Councilwoman Baier presented the
Disability Advocacy Award to the Valley of the Sun
School and Habilitation
Center. Cletus Thiebeau,
President/CEO; Barbara Handlong, Administrative
Services Manager; and Katy White, Vice Chairman Board of Directors, were present
to accept the award.
Councilwoman Nowakowski presented
the Economic Development Award of Excellence to Geshwind
Associates. Diane Geshwind,
owner, was present to accept the award.
Councilwoman Williams presented the Community Service Hero
Award to Arizona Bridge
to Independent Living. Phil Pangrazio, Executive Director; Darrel Christenson, Director
of Community Integration; and John Lamm,
Rehabilitation Specialist, were present to accept the award.
Councilman DiCiccio presented the
Housing Partner of the Year Award to Chicanos Por La Causa to the Corazon Substance Abuse Rehabilitation
Center. Arjelia
Gomez, Chief Operating Officer, was present to accept the award.
Councilwoman Neely presented the
Homeless Service Provider of the Year Award to Tumbleweed
Center for Youth Development. Dick Geasland,
Executive Director, Ruta Lloyd, Program Manager for
the Open Hand Program, and Rena McKenzie, Case Manager for the Open Hands
Program, were present to accept the award.
Councilwoman Baier presented the
Community Service Hero Award to the Arizona’s
Children’s Association. Marc Kellenberger, Vice President, and Phyllis Habib, Director of Golden Gate and West Valley Services,
were present to accept the award.
Councilman Nowakowski presented
the Community Partnership Award to Bloom Builders, LLC. Jon Bloom, President/Owner; Pat Young,
Project Superintendent/Owner; and Mike Jeffries, Project Manager, were present
to accept the award.
Vice Mayor Simplot thanked staff and all of the community
partners for their hard work and stated that CDBG would not have been possible
without everyone’s participation.
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ESTIMATED
4. 2:50 P.M.-
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STATE LEGISLATIVE UPDATE
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Staff: Fairbanks, Peters
(Presentation 10 min.)
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This report seeks approval, guidance, and direction from the
Mayor and Council on state legislation of interest to the City.
Action Taken:
Tom Remes, Government Relations,
introduced the item stating that April
21, 2009 is the 100th day of the First Regular Session
of the 49th Legislature. Mr. Remes stated that at a Senate Appropriations Committee
meeting on Thursday April 16, 2009 Senate President Bob Burns (R - Peoria)
discussed a possible budget plan that will close the final $500 million gap
without raising taxes or using more lottery funds. He stated that the House is aware of a
possible Senate budget proposal, however nothing has been made public as of
yet. Mr. Remes
stated that there have been no bills heard on the Senate floor, though there is
reason to believe that bills begin to be heard soon.
Councilman DiCiccio inquired
where specifically state lottery funds are directed. Mr. Remes
stated that he would have to look into that in more detail and provide a reply
at a later date.
Councilwoman Baier inquired if
there had been a budget brought forth from both the State House and
Senate. Mr. Remes
stated that though the House is aware of a Senate budget, it is not said to be
a joint venture.
Councilman Nowakowski inquired
how District 7 and others could be involved with HB 2551 which specifically
addresses graffiti. Mr. Remes stated that as more information regarding bills
becomes available staff will be sure to pass that information along.
Councilwoman Williams inquired if all proposed bills will
have to wait until the budget has passed before being discussed. Mr. Remes stated
that that was the original idea; however some bills will be included in the
budget to save time. Councilwoman
Williams inquired if the Senate will hear any important bills now. Mr. Remes stated
that the legislature would like the Trial Budget to be adopted first.
Councilwoman Baier moved for
approval of this item. Councilwoman
Williams seconded the motion which passed unanimously.
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ESTIMATED
5. 3:00 P.M.-
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PHOENIX 2010 general plan UPDATE
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Staff: Cavazos, Stark
(Presentation 10 min.)
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This report provides information for the City Council
regarding requirements set forth in the State Statutes regarding updates to
municipal General Plans every 10 years.
Action Taken:
David Cavazos, Deputy City Manager, introduced the item
stating that by law the City of Phoenix
must complete a General Plan every ten years, and the last General Plan was
ratified in 2002. Mr. Cavazos stated
that staff is currently preparing the next General Plan which must be adopted
by March 12, 2012.
Debra Stark, Planning Department Director, introduced Carol
Johnson who will serve as the General Plan Project Manager.
Carol Johnson, Planning Administrator, stated that the City
of Phoenix has the opportunity to
capitalize on the Green Phoenix Initiative as proposed by the Mayor and many
ASU partners. Ms. Johnson stated that
opportunities are great during this time of extreme budget limitations and
staff resources. Ms. Johnson stated that
there will be four main focal points of the 2012 General Plan, and the first
will be Smart Location and Linkages of housing and jobs availabilities as a
means to reduce dependency on automobiles.
Ms. Johnson also stated that though many of our new buildings will not
have formal Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification,
all will be built to specific LEED standards.
Ms. Johnson stated that the second focus of the General Plan will be
Neighborhood Pattern and Design as means to facilitate compact development, walkable streets, and a diverse use of City land. Ms. Johnson stated that the third focus will
be Green Construction and Technology as a means to reduce the heat island. Ms. Johnson stated that under this idea on-site
energy generation will be researched, discussed, and implemented. Ms. Johnson stated that the final focus of
the General Plan will be to ensure the proper usage of the ten standard
corresponding General Plan elements such as: land use, circulation, bicycling,
housing, growth area, open space, environmental planning, water resources,
energy, public service, and facilities.
Ms. Johnson stated that pending City Council approval in July 2009, ASU
will help staff gather public support for the General Plan. Ms. Johnson stated that appointment of the
resident advisory committee, which will be similar to the Executive Bond
Committee, will be in August 2009; public education/visioning will take place
from September 2009 to January 2010; overview of General Plan goals/policies
will take place January 2010 to July 2010; and the Village Planning Committee
review will be from August 2010 to October 2010. Ms. Johnson concluded in saying that the
public will have the opportunity to comment from October 2010 to January 2010;
the Planning Commission will make its final recommendation in February 2011;
the City Council will vote to adopt in March 2011; and the schedule and
ratification elections will take place in September 2011.
Councilman Nowakowski inquired if
staff could provide the Council with a previous presentation regarding this
process. Ms. Johnson stated that they
would do that as soon as possible.
Councilwoman Williams stated that some districts are very
disconnected from public transportation and would like to see a General Plan
that incorporates more of the suburban areas and addresses the growing number
of vacant properties throughout Phoenix.
Councilwoman Neely stated that
economic development is an important issue and would like to see it more
explicitly addressed in the next General Plan.
Councilwoman Neely stated that the public needs
to be aware that the General Plan is what we want for the City; however
deviations may occur if necessary.
Councilwoman Neely also stated that everyone
needs to think outside of the box when it comes to innovation and the future of
the City.
Councilman DiCiccio stated that
there are many great opportunities and would like to see a focus on vacant
properties in the City. Councilman DiCiccio stated that if we do not address this issue soon, Phoenix
will have a tremendous blight problem in the very near future.
Councilwoman Baier stated that is
would be helpful for staff to utilize the results of the retail analysis that
was just conducted. Councilwoman Baier stated that it would also be helpful for staff to
study taxation policies as those rules will dictate what can go where. Councilwoman Baier
also stated that Councilman Mattox is interested in understanding what rules we
have that may inadvertently hinder us from doing positive environmental work.
Councilman Nowakowski stated that
the Census is scheduled to take place in 2010 and inquired if we would be able
to use those numbers for the General Plan as redistricting may need to take
place. Ms. Johnson stated that Census
information will not be available for a minimum of two years, and by that time
it will be too late to use for this General Plan. Frank Fairbanks, City Manager, stated that
the Planning Department holds on to the Census data information and will use it
accordingly where applicable.
ESTIMATED
3:15 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
Councilwoman Baier
Councilman DiCiccio
Councilman Johnson
Councilman Mattox
Councilwoman Neely
Councilman Nowakowski
Councilwoman
Williams
Vice Mayor Simplot
Mayor Gordon
City
Council Announcements
City
Council Policy Session
April 21, 2009
COUNCILMAN
DICICCIO
Councilman DiCiccio announced a
Block Watch party would be held on Saturday at 10th Avenue and Missouri Avenue from 12:00 – 3:00. He encouraged residents to contact his office
for more information.
Councilman DiCiccio also stated
the ALEX committee would be meeting
later in the day at the Pecos Community Center to discuss plans for the City
budget.
Councilman DiCiccio also noted an
update on the door-to-door solicitation ordinance would be given at the April
28th meeting of the Public Safety and Veterans Subcommittee.
COUNCILWOMAN
BAIER
Councilwoman Baier congratulated
participants on the success of this past Saturday’s Sunnyslope
Art Walk. She also thanked the City of Phoenix staff that assisted with
Monday’s meeting in the Council Chambers of the United States Senate Committee
on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Councilwoman Baier noted the Parks
and Conservation Foundation charity golf tournament will be held on Saturday,
with proceeds going to support the Phoenix Afterschool Center (PAC) program.
COUNCILWOMAN
NEELY
Councilwoman Neely reminded residents
of her monthly breakfast, to be held this Friday at the Marriott at Desert
Ridge.
COUNCILWOMAN
WILLIAMS
Councilwoman Williams reminded residents her monthly
breakfast will be held April 24th at the Hometown Buffet located at 28th Avenue and Bell Road.