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April 22nd, 2016

DISTRICT 1 NEWS & EVENTS:

DISTRICT 1 COMMUNITY BREAKFAST The next breakfast will be on Friday, April 29th, 2016 at the Radisson Hotel Phoenix North, located at 10220 N Metro Pkwy E, Phoenix, AZ 85051. Breakfast begins at 7:30 a.m. and the speaker starts at around 7:45 a.m. This month’s speaker will be Ed Zuercher, Phoenix City Manager. Ed Zuercher was appointed Phoenix City Manager on Feb. 19, 2014. In this role, Zuercher is the Chief Administrative Officer for the city of Phoenix and oversees the largest council-manager form of government in the United States, with 14,500 city employees, including seven employee unions and associations. He encourages city employees to

focus on working smarter, saving money aggressively and treating residents kindly in order to maintain residents' high public approval ratings for city services. Working with the Mayor and City Council, he is responsible for a city budget of $3.2 billion, including airport, water/wastewater, solid waste, convention center and hotel, transit system and general city services. Zuercher’s twenty year career with the city started as a Management Intern and grew to include Assistant to the City Manager, Public Transit Director, Deputy City Manager, Mayor’s Chief of Staff, and Assistant City Manager. He received his Master of Public Administration from the University of Kansas and his B.A. in English/secondary education from Goshen College in Indiana. Prior to his time at the city of Phoenix, Ed taught high school English and American History. He enjoys life in central Phoenix with his wife and two teenage daughters.

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WASHINGTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT NEWS

Acacia Elementary School and Principal Christine Hollingsworth are featured in a recent Homeroom, the official blog of the U.S. Department of Education, and The Teachers Edition, a U.S. Department of Education newsletter that is read by hundreds of thousands of teachers throughout the county. The blog and article feature the unique steps Acacia has taken to integrate reading, language arts and math into special area classes – art, music and physical education. In addition to increased

achievement scores, the school has seen an increase in parent involvement and commitment to their child’s achievement. Acacia Elementary, located in the Washington Elementary School District, has been named a National Title I Distinguished School and has been designated an A++ School of Excellence by the Arizona Educational Foundation. The Washington Elementary School District (WESD) will host a Teacher Job and Interview Fair on Wednesday, April 27, 2016 to hire teachers for the 2016-2017 school year. The fair will be held from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Desert Foothills Junior High School, 3333 West Banff Lane, Phoenix 85053. Interviews will be conducted for those interested in teaching: kindergarten, elementary education, special education, language arts, mathematics and science. For more information, contact the WESD Recruitment Office at 602-347-2622 or e-mail lydia.garcia@wesdschools.org.

DEER VALLEY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT NEWS Each year, 20 of Arizona’s highest achieving high school seniors are selected for the Flinn Scholarship program, which provides an unparalleled package for undergraduate study at an Arizona public university. DVUSD is honored to have a student selected this year: Colton Flowers from Sandra Day O’Connor High School. Colton is ranked #1 in his graduating class, and continues taking the most challenging classes. He has also held elected offices in the National Honor Society and Society of Male Scholars, because of the deep respect and regard that his peers have for him. Colton has participated on the Cross Country and Track and Field Teams and has been top-ranked because of his commitment and dedication. And, he has served on the Superintendent’s Student Advisory Council. In her recommendation letter, Sandra Day O’Connor Counselor Saroj Jagernauth wrote: “Beyond the classroom, Colton was instrumental in creating and managing a program to encourage autistic children to incorporate exercise into their daily lives, because of his belief system that supports physical activity with academic achievement and success. In addition, he collaborated with an ASU professor on his Carbon Nanotubes Research and how these nanotubes can be used in batteries and their impact on the environment. Colton is an amazing, well-rounded student… intelligent, poised, and ready to embrace the future… He is among the top 10 students I have known and worked with during my 35- year career.” Congratulations Flinn Scholar Colton Flowers!

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DVUSD is proud to honor our newest Demonstration Classroom of Excellence Teacher. This program was developed to recognize teachers who guide students to use their data every day in the classroom to drive learning. Ms. Sizemore teaches Algebra 1-2, Algebra 1-2 Honors and Pre-Calculus at Barry Goldwater High School. This intricate and crucial coursework is facilitated through strong collaboration in which students are in the driver’s seat. Throughout each lesson, students recognize individual strengths, reflect on strategies most beneficial to their learning style, and take ownership of their learning, while simultaneously supporting their classmates and holding one another accountable for collective efficacy. Learning is differentiated at the most sophisticated level in which students are able to move work forward, while planning for tutoring for other Bulldogs seeking additional support. In providing these tutors with the skills to teach and guide, Ms. Sizemore is not only teaching students advanced mathematics, she is growing leaders. Now that’s a demonstration of excellence!

AMEND CITY CODE - RESIDENTIAL PARKING PERMIT FOR AREA DIRECTLY NORTH OF ASU WEST APPROVED Phoenix residents in the neighborhood directly north of the Arizona State University (ASU) West campus contacted the Street Transportation Department in August 2015 to request assistance regarding the influx of non-resident vehicles being parked in their neighborhood. The residents were concerned about the large number of non-resident vehicles that are using their neighborhood for parking, precluding them from parking in front of their own homes. The residents petitioned the City for a parking study of vehicles in the neighborhood. The results of the study showed that there was a large number of non-resident vehicles parked on the studied streets. With this information, the Street Transportation Department moved forward with the necessary steps to implement a Resident Parking Permit area generally bounded by Thunderbird Road and Gelding Drive, and 43rd Avenue and 49th Avenue. Designation of this area as Residential Parking Permit Area 28 will restrict parking on weekdays, Monday to Friday, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. In Phoenix, the Resident Parking Permit program was adopted in 1987 to shield neighborhoods from excessive intrusion of non-resident vehicles. The program functions by installing “Resident Parking Only” signs on approved streets. Then, each resident who chooses to participate in the program must purchase and display permits on their parked vehicle to show compliance to the program. It should be noted that the price for Residential Parking Permits has not increased since the program’s inception in 1987. Resident permits are $10 per car per year. Visitor permits are $5 per car per year. The steps to implementing a Resident Parking Permit area in Phoenix are as follows:

1. Residents of interested neighborhoods must petition the city for a license plate study of

parked cars in the neighborhood. Fifteen (15) residents must sign the initial petition.

2. The City conducts a license plate study to determine if intruder parking exists.

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a. Intruder parking is defined by vehicles parked in neighborhoods that do not

belong to residents of the neighborhood and are parking there in order to visit

adjacent businesses, commercial properties, universities, etc. outside the

neighborhood.

b. For a parking problem to exist, 75 percent of the on-street spaces of the study area

must be occupied, with at least 25 percent of the vehicles being intruder vehicles.

3. Once it is determined that intruder parking is an issue, City staff hold a public meeting and

invite all households in the potential new area to address any questions or concerns of the

residents.

4. Residents who are interested in establishing parking restrictions are asked to submit

petitions to the Street Transportation Department based on individual block faces. It is

required that at least 70 percent of all residents on a block face must sign the petition in

order to approve establishing a Resident Parking Permit area on their street.

5. Once the Street Transportation Department receives at least one petition from a block

face with the minimum amount of signatures, City Council approval will be requested to

amend the City Ordinance to allow the addition of a new Resident Parking Permit area.

BIKE SAFETY RODEO AND MOVIE IN THE PARK The city of Phoenix Fire, Police and Street Transportation departments are teaming up to host a Bike Safety Rodeo on April 23rd, 2016. Staff will distribute helmets to young people, explain bicycle-related traffic laws and conduct car seat safety checks. There will also be a bicycle registration and Crime Prevention Item giveaways! Several activities will be conducted and we are inviting as many people as possible to obtain this much-needed information. Parents or guardians are encouraged to attend. Children are invited to bring their bikes and helmets and there will be a bike decorating contest with awards for the best decorated bicycles! After the Bike Safety Rodeo, stay for hotdogs, water, chips (served to the first 400 people) and join us to watch Paddington (2014 - rated PG, running time 1hr. 35 minutes), hosted by Councilwoman Thelda Williams and her office. There will be free popcorn, glow sticks and beach balls, courtesy of Jak Keyser.

So, save the date, April 23rd, 2016, be at Deer Valley Park, 19602 N 19th Avenue, Phoenix, from 3:00 – 6:00 p.m. for the Bike Rodeo and stay for the movie starting at 7:20 p.m.

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KTIZO AND MANZANITA ELEM ART SHOW Ktizo UCC, in partnership with the 5th and 6th grade art teachers at Manzanita Elementary School, is hosting a Juried Art Show. There is an Open House for family and friends of the students on Friday, April 29th, 2016, 5-7 pm. Each student artist will receive a Certificate of Appreciation for the participation in the Show. The art work is now up at Ktizo UCC, 8724 N 35th Ave. The art includes portraits, African masks and line drawings. Art teacher Catherine Woods and Kevin Seager have been working for several months to help this show occur. "Ktizo UCC is delighted to be partnering with our neighborhood schools and families. The teachers work so hard. This is an event which we hope will honor the teachers' and students' hard work. Stay in school. Learn and grow. We are cheering you on." Rev. Ted Elsenheimer also helps with school gardens and tutoring in our neighboring schools.

SECOND ANNUAL “DRIBBLE FOR CANCER” AT METROCENTER Dribble for Cancer and event ambassador Steven Segal are taking over Metrocenter Mall on May 14 with one mission: To break the Guinness Book of World Records by dribbling 8,996 basketballs at one time. All proceeds will be donated to the American Cancer Society and select other charitable organizations in Arizona. Presented by Positive Image Sports, this second annual event features host Steven Segal and sports figures such as Thunder Dan Majerle, Ann Meyers Drysdale, Mark West, Eddie Johnson, Tim Kempton, Steven Hunter, Jeff Malone, Corey Gaines, Phoenix Suns announcer Kip Helt, the Suns Gorilla and more. The Guinness Book of World Records will also be on site to monitor the event. “Dribble for Cancer is all about community and Metrocenter is all about community,” said Metrocenter Mall General Manager Joe Binder. “We’re excited to serve as the Dribble for Cancer event site, and we invite Phoenix to join us for some great fun as we make a difference in the Valley.”

WHEN Saturday, May 14 from 9:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. (7:30 a.m. media check-in) WHERE Metrocenter Mall (west side near Harkins Theatre) 9617 N. Metro Parkway West, Phoenix, Arizona 85051 (West of Interstate 17 between Peoria and Dunlap Roads) REGISTER www.dribbleforcancer.org Open to ages 4+ years old. Registration includes an autographed basketball and a ticket to a Phoenix Mercury or next season Phoenix Suns game. The earlier you register, the better your seat! MORE Organizations are encouraged to purchase a table in the event expo area. Cost includes your logo on a 6’ x 70’ event banner, with exposure to more than 9,000 expected guests. Visit www.dribbleforcancer.org for more information.

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CITY NEWS & EVENTS

UPCOMING PUBLIC CITY MEETINGS • Parks, Arts, Transparency and Education Subcommittee Meeting – Wednesday, April 27th, 2016 at 9:30 a.m. in Assembly Rooms A, B, and C, Phoenix City Hall, 200 West Washington Street.

• Zoning Adjustment Hearing (Revised) – Thursday, April 28th, 2016 at 9:00 a.m. in Assembly Room C, Phoenix City Hall, 200 West Washington Street.

For more information on these and all other public City meetings visit: https://www.phoenix.gov/cityclerk/publicmeetings/notices. City Council meetings are live on Cox Cable Channel 11 and streamed live on phoenix.gov and facebook.com/cityofphoenix. Past City Council meetings are posted to YouTube at http://www.youtube.com/cityofphoenixaz.

EEEEARTH ARTH ARTH ARTH DDDDAY AY AY AY TTTTIPSIPSIPSIPS Today, April 22, 2016, is Earth Day. Not everyone can go out and plant a tree, keep their car at home, or throw out their television today, but there are several ways we can help the earth AND save money on things like the electric bill. Look for a list of links to eco-friendly websites later in the news.

CITY NEWS

UPDATE ON THE POLICE DEPARTMENT’S CENTRAL BOOKING PROGRAM The Police Department’s Central Booking Program was implemented in June 2010, to streamline the booking process so arresting officers could return to patrol functions more quickly. This measure was pursued because the prisoner intake process at the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) jail could span several hours (including travel time and jail wait time) before the arresting officers were able to return to their patrol duties. The Central Booking Program operates from the Department’s Southern Command Station located at 3443 S. Central Avenue, and is staffed with a combination of sworn and civilian personnel. The facility has 6 holding cells and can accommodate a maximum of 12 prisoners at a time. From inception through the end of 2015, approximately 164,000 prisoners have been processed by the Central Booking Detail (CBD), which equates to about 75% of all adult arrests made citywide during that period. To enhance efficiencies associated with the Central Booking Program, the Police Department and the Municipal Court implemented a Video Initial Appearance (IA) Court at the Southern Command Station in August 2012. The Video IA Court allows post-adjudicated arrestees to appear before a City of Phoenix judge immediately via video link and potentially avoid being booked into the MCSO jail, thereby saving the city from being charged booking fees. From inception through the end of 2015, the Video IA Court has conducted 1,523 video hearings. Of those, 193 hearings resulted in the arrestee being remanded to the jail, and 1,330 hearings resulted in the arrestee being released from the Central Booking facility.

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BODY-WORN CAMERA UPDATE The Phoenix Police Department is committed to implementing thoughtful programs and strategies that enhance trust and strengthen relationships with the community that we serve. The Department’s first body-worn camera pilot program was implemented in March 2011, in the South Mountain and Cactus Park Precincts. Based upon information gleaned from that pilot, the Department sought grant funding to expand the program and formally evaluate the utility of body-worn cameras as a tool for law enforcement. The Department continues to seek additional grant funding to allow for the acquisition and deployment of additional body-worn cameras; the accompanying hardware, software, and storage; as well as associated personnel costs. In 2011, the Department, in partnership with the Arizona State University Center for Violence Prevention and Community Safety (ASU), applied for and received a $500,000 Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance, Smart Policing Initiative (SPI) grant to purchase, deploy, and evaluate body-worn camera technology. Consequently, 56 body-worn cameras were deployed in the Maryvale Precinct on April 15, 2013. For the next 15 months, ASU and the Police Department jointly examined the impact of this technology across multiple dimensions. Study results confirmed the value of bodyworn cameras in law enforcement, resulting in the expansion of the Department’s camera deployment. Currently there are 130 cameras deployed in the Maryvale Precinct. Of those, 125 cameras are being worn by first responder patrol officers and sergeants, while the precinct’s five person Uniformed Drug Interdiction Squad is wearing the technology as well. An additional nine cameras are being worn by the newly formed Crisis Intervention Squad based out of the Community Relations Bureau. This squad works throughout the city, thereby increasing the overall footprint of the camera program. On September 21, 2015, the Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs approved the Police Department’s application for funding under the FY 2015 Smart 2 Policing Initiative: Body-Worn Camera Problem-Solving Demonstration Program in the amount of $637,231. This new SPI grant will allow for the purchase and evaluation of additional body-worn camera technology, related video storage, and overtime/fringe benefits for personnel to implement and sustain the project. Building upon the aforementioned 2013 study conducted in the Maryvale Precinct, this new study will allow for the deployment of approximately 150 additional body-worn cameras among a random sample of officers and supervisors within the Patrol Division. This project will be evaluated by our research partner, ASU, using a Randomized Control Trial, to determine the impact of body-worn cameras on a variety of measures related to police and citizen behavior. Examples include further examination of the impact of body-worn cameras on citizen complaints, the process and outcome of internal investigations, privacy issues, and community relationships. While is it difficult to dispute the importance and value of body-worn video technology, we must be mindful of the costs associated with managing a robust body-worn camera program. The hard cost of the camera itself is overshadowed by the associated storage and personnel costs.

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Under Arizona Revised Statues (ARS) 12-821.01, persons have 180 days after an action to file a claim against a public entity or a public employee. Based on this fact, the Arizona Law Enforcement Recordings Work Group (ALERWG), established by the Arizona State Library, Archives, and Public Records (LAPR), has determined that all work-related body-worn camera videos must be retained for at least 185 days after the actual date of recording. Consequently, Department policy calls for the retention of these recordings for no less than 190 days. This extra five-day buffer will help to ensure that relevant videos are not inadvertently deleted if a notice of claim were to be filed at the end of the permissible time period. At full deployment, it is anticipated that the Department will generate approximately 40 terabytes of body-worn camera data per month. If we are required to retain 20% of all 3 recorded data beyond the 190-day retention period for those cases that have yet to be adjudicated criminally or internally, we will be responsible for retaining and managing approximately 300 terabytes of data at any given time. It is important to note that bodyworn camera video is considered a public record under Arizona Public Records law and is therefore subject to release upon request. From August 15, 2015, to March 11, 2016, the Department’s Body-Worn Camera Unit processed 448 individual video requests from the City Prosecutor, County Prosecutor, public records, and other sources. Those 448 requests equate to 3,269 individual video files that were sent to the requestor, many of which required some form of redaction. It is reasonable to infer that full deployment will result in the generation of 10 to 15 times as many videos and corresponding requests. Based on lessons learned to date, it is estimated that the Police and Law Departments will each need one staff person for every 100 to 150 deployed cameras to effectively manage and process captured video.

AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF ARIZONA IN SUPPORT OF THE INTERNET CRIMES AGAINST CHILDREN TASK FORCE The Arizona Internet Crimes Against Children (AZICAC) Task Force is partnered with more than 56 agencies statewide that includes investigators from city, county, state, and federal agencies. Since 2000, Arizona law enforcement detectives and special agents have conducted more than 18,000 investigations resulting in the incarceration of hundreds of offenders. In addition, the AZICAC Task Force has provided training presentations to children, parents, and community groups to educate them on how to protect children from internet crimes. The goal of the task force is to identify, investigate, and prosecute individuals who exploit children. This agreement will support the task force by providing funding for personnel, technology and equipment. The amount of the agreement is up to $1,800,000 over a five year period. Impact is statewide. The Public Safety and Veterans Subcommittee recommended City Council approval to enter into an agreement with the State of Arizona in support of the Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force.

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UPDATE ON THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE FIRST RESPONDER TRAUMATIC INCIDENT SUPPORT AND RESPONSE TASK FORCE RECOMMENDATIONS In November 2014, the Phoenix City Manager formed the First Responder Traumatic Incident Support and Response Task Force to inventory existing city programs and training for first responders dealing with traumatic incidents and compare them to best practices in the field. The Task Force met in the subsequent months and identified gaps in the programs and recommended changes to better support employees. In July 2015, the Task Force issued a report identifying 17 recommendations. In September 2015, an Implementation Team was formed, which is comprised of representatives from all labor associations, the City Human Resources Department (HR), and specialty units within the Police Department to include EAU, the Training Bureau, the Professional Standards Bureau (PSB), Police HR, and the Legal Unit. The Team assigned the 17 Task Force recommendations to specific work units or details best suited to coordinate implementation. The Implementation Team meets twice per month. To date, the following three recommendations have been met.

• Recommendation #5 – Change the City Report of Injury Form to contain “Psychological”

under “Type of Injury” to cover Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). This form was

changed.

• Recommendation #7 - Expand staffing in the Police Employee Assistance Unit (EAU).

Two more detectives and a dedicated sergeant were added to the EAU. Also, a dedicated

lieutenant was recently added to provide management and direction of the Unit. The squad

is now comprised of a lieutenant, sergeant and four detectives.

• Recommendation #10 - Include in officer-involved shooting procedures a mandatory

second post incident total wellness screening 30 days after the incident. The process has

been changed and now includes a second screening on the officer-involved checklist.

The remaining recommendations are at various stages of completion. In addition to the Task Force recommendations, the Implementation Team recommended a mental health professional be hired specifically for the Police Department to complement the services currently being offered to employees. This is a practice conducted in several other law enforcement agencies. The Implementation Team researched this item and determined it to be a viable option for the Police Department. Subsequently, a new position for a Police Psychologist was approved and a Classification and Compensation process was recently completed. The final core function requirements are currently being evaluated by the Implementation Team and are expected to conclude in early March, after which recruitment for the position will begin. Prior to the release of the Task Force report, the Police Chief began implementing changes within the Police Department to promote employee wellness. Initial efforts involved the incorporation of various classes into the 2015-16, 40-hour police training module that every sworn employee must attend. Additionally, the Police Chief expanded the Department’s EAU to better support all Police Department employees and their families (later determined to coincide with Recommendation #7 in the Task Force report).

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One important responsibility of the EAU is facilitating the Department’s Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM) Program, which provides a controlled setting for employees to vent stress and feelings that occur as a result of a critical incident. In the critical incident that occurred February 23, in Northwest Phoenix for example, the EAU was instrumental in coordinating immediate support for the involved sworn and civilian employees. Post incident, the EAU also coordinated several de-briefing sessions for these employees. These are confidential, structured group meetings facilitated by a CISM member and a mental health professional where participants can share their reactions to the high-stress incident and vent their emotions. The EAU is continuing to assist these employees with referrals and other available resources through the City’s Employee Assistance Program to aid in their well-being. This is one of many critical incident examples where the EAU is instrumental in providing needed assistance and resources to aid employees.

SMALL BUSINESS ENTERPRISE PROGRAM The Finance, Efficiency, Economy, and Sustainability (FEES) Subcommittee recommend, and the City Council approved the continuation of the City’s Small Business Enterprise (SBE) Program through June 30, 2020 and amended Phoenix City Code Chapter 18 to allow a four-year extension. The SBE Program provides small businesses with opportunities to participate in City construction contracting and goods and general services purchasing. The Program supports the growth and economic vitality of local businesses and strengthens Phoenix’s culturally diverse marketplace. The SBE Program was implemented by City ordinance on July 1, 2010. Staff held five industry-specific focus groups in August and September 2015 to gather additional feedback from stakeholders, including chambers of commerce and business advocacy organizations, prime contractors, professional service providers, goods and general service providers, and subcontractors. Stakeholders overwhelmingly expressed support for the continuation of the SBE Program and provided feedback related to potential enhancements to the existing program, which primarily focused on two areas: Certification Program and Construction Subcontracting Program. Specifically, stakeholders provided input on whether the program should remain focused on City certification of SBE firms or move towards self-registration, and whether the current construction subcontracting program should be formally expanded to encompass all contracting activities in support of the City’s capital improvement program. The SBE Program provides opportunities for certified small businesses to participate in City procurements, including goods, services, and construction subcontracting. The Program supports the growth of small businesses in Maricopa County and ensures that City spending is inclusive of all groups in our culturally and economically diverse marketplace. Rooted in the 1993 Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) and Woman Business Enterprise (WBE) programs and based on the results of three generations of disparity studies commissioned by the City, the current SBE Program is comprised of five elements: Certification, Procurement, Construction Subcontracting Goals, Contract Compliance, and Business Development. Day-to-day administration of the various program components is carried out by the Business Enterprise Team, an interdepartmental collaboration of the Equal Opportunity, Street Transportation, Finance, and Community and Economic Development departments.

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Certification Program: Maintaining a viable pool of available certified firms is essential to the overall success of the SBE Program. Partnering with other City departments and business organizations, Equal Opportunity Department (EOD) strives to increase the number of Maricopa County firms eligible to participate in City business opportunities. Over the years, emphasis has been placed on targeting firms in trade or procurement areas where significant subcontracting or procurement opportunity exist, while streamlining business processes to address reduced staffing levels. The City currently has 700 businesses in its directory of certified SBE firms. Construction Subcontracting Program: The Street Transportation Department administers the SBE Subcontracting Goals Program and provides oversight of the SBE Goal Setting Committee, which is responsible for establishing narrowly tailored SBE goals on eligible City-funded construction-related contracts. Depending on the type of contracts and the inherent scopes of work for which SBE firms are eligible, small businesses continue to earn, on average, over nine percent of all construction subcontracts. EOD is responsible for the monitoring of the contracts to ensure prime contractors and subcontractors adhere to the program requirements and meet or surpass the goal established on each contract. The SBE Oversight Committee, which includes external industry stakeholders and City staff, was established to provide guidance and oversight over this portion of the SBE Program. SBE Procurement Program: The Finance Department administers the SBE Procurement Program, which includes oversight of departmental discretionary expenditures. In March 2012, the City Council authorized the creation of the Local Small Business Enterprise and the Arizona Small Business Enterprise Programs, which enable small businesses to self declare their small business status and participate in the programs to supplement the SBE Procurement Program. All three programs continue to support the growth of small businesses in Arizona. Small Business Development Program: Local small businesses continue to benefit from the small business development programs administered by the Community and Economic Development Department. Phoenix businesses continue to receive free Management and Technical Assistance services, ranging from business plan creation to accounting and marketing to human resource management. Additionally, qualified small businesses are also entitled to assistance in securing bank loans through the EXPAND Loan Program, through which the City provides collateral assistance.

PENDING FAA FLIGHT PROCEDURES CHANGES AT CITY OF PHOENIX AIRPORTS Aviation Staff continues to monitor flight procedure modifications or development by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) that have the potential to impact the Phoenix metropolitan area. Once a proposed change is discovered, Staff works with airspace consultants and the FAA to review the possible impact of the change. Changes to flight procedures can take many forms that may include simple textual and/or graphical edits to better explain the procedure to more significant changes that may move the procedure over a new area or to a different altitude.

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The FAA is currently working on changes to several procedures in the Phoenix area. Scheduled publication dates are between July 21, 2016 and January 5, 2017. As of January 4, 2016, the FAA Instrument Flight Procedure (IFP) Information Gateway indicates that the following IFPs are under development or pending:

• Phoenix Deer Valley Airport (DVT)

o The FAA has proposed zero new procedural changes affecting DVT.

o There are zero carryover changes affecting DVT from the previous reporting period.

• Phoenix Goodyear Airport (GYR)

o The FAA has proposed zero new procedural changes affecting GYR. One previously

pending procedure has been removed.

o There are fourteen carryover changes affecting GYR from the previous reporting

period. All changes are related to a 300 foot runway shift to meet safety are standards.

• Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX)

o The FAA has proposed zero new procedural changes affecting PHX

o There are seven carryover changes affecting PHX from previous reporting periods.

As of October 1, 2015 local FAA TRACON Staff have stated that the previous noise

mitigation procedures developed through the PBN working group are on hold until

further notice. The FAA website has been updated, and these procedures are no

longer shown. Staff has been told that these changes are minor adjustments to the

text portion of the procedures.

Aviation Staff will continue to monitor these changes and request additional information from the FAA when it comes available.

CITY OF PHOENIX 2050 ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY GOALS In 2015, the Mayor and City Council directed staff to develop 2050 Environmental Sustainability Goals in consultation with stakeholders and the community. After extensive consultation, staff have drafted seven goals that have notable public and stakeholder support. The Mayor and City Council adopted the proposed 2050 Environmental Sustainability Goals to provide a framework for future policy decisions and highlight Phoenix as a national leader on environmental issues. The context of the 2050 goals is that the population of Phoenix could conceivably double by 2050, and the cost of infrastructure to accommodate that rate of growth will not only impact taxpayers, but it will likely affect the natural environment, the quality of life of residents and the success of businesses. A comprehensive set of long-term sustainability goals that reflects all desired long-term social, economic and environmental outcomes inclusive of social equity and resilience will potentially span several years and will need to align and be integrated with future updates to the General Plan. However, there are a number of best-practice environmental goals recently adopted by other cities, commonly included in city rankings, and also referenced by the investment

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community that would be beneficial to articulate in the near term, and, therefore, identified as goal areas in this initial 2050 goal-setting process. To see the full City Council Policy item, including all of the goal areas, please go to the following link and refer to item #3: https://www.phoenix.gov/cityclerksite/City%20Council%20Meeting%20Files/4-11-16%20Packet.pdf

AFFORDABLE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT CALL FOR INTEREST UPDATE On November 6, 2015, the Housing Department issued a CFI seeking proposals for the acquisition, rehabilitation and/or new construction of affordable rental housing for the Affordable Housing Community Priorities approved by City Council on September 30, 2015. Six projects, planned as new construction and competing for 2016 Low Income Housing Tax Credits, were selected based on funding availability and scoring. City Council approved all six projects for HOME funding in February 2016. None of the projects were eligible for CDBG funds. Although the process was successful, the need remains to solicit additional CDBG and HOME-eligible projects that are ready to expend funds on a more expedited schedule to ensure all funds are committed and spent by program deadlines. Therefore, the Housing Department will issue another CFI with 1) an emphasis on multi-family acquisition and/or rehabilitation of rental properties that focus on homeless or special needs populations with appropriate services, and 2) on rehabilitation of existing affordable rental properties owned by non-profit developers previously funded by the City. Both are approved Community Priorities. Staff will also conduct outreach to solicit additional interest from eligible Community Housing Development Organizations. The total allocation available for this second CFI is approximately $2.5 million in CDBG funding and $1.5 million in HOME funding. This level of funding will allow for an estimated two to three awards. The CFI will be available through the City’s website in May/June. Criteria for selection will be similar to the most recent CFI.

EXCESS CITY-OWNED PROPERTY UPDATE Twenty-eight properties have been authorized by the City Council for disposal. Six of those properties are the subject of Requests for Proposals or other public solicitations being managed by the Community and Economic Development Department. The 22 remaining properties have been or are being marketed by Jones Lang LaSalle. The properties have come to the market at various times over the preceding 2 ½ years; to date 17 have been sold, and two are in escrow but not yet closed. Total gross proceeds for the 17 properties sold are $3,849,933. When broken down by fiscal year the gross totals are as follows:

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In addition to these properties, CEDD, in partnership with several departments, has pursued the following RFP’s and Requests for Quotes (RFQ) over the past year:

• Barrister Building RFP. Public Works Department property at the southeast corner of

Central Avenue and Jefferson Street. The RFP began in the summer of 2015, and the

evaluation was completed in November. The negotiation of business terms is ongoing.

• Second and Third Avenue and McKinley RFP. Neighborhood Services Department

parcels located north of McKinley Street between 2nd and 3rd Avenues. The RFP process

began in the summer of 2015 and the evaluation was completed in November. The

negotiation of business terms is ongoing.

• TGEN Building RFP. CEDD parcel located on the Phoenix Biomedical Campus, the

RFP began in November of 2015 and the evaluation was completed in December. The

negotiation of business terms is ongoing.

• Fillmore Mixed-Use RFP. CEDD controlled properties located south of Fillmore

between 4th and 6th Avenues. The RFP was issued in November of 2015 and closed in

February 2016. The process is on hold pending resolution of a protest.

• Camelback and Central RFP. Public Transit Department controlled property located

north of the light rail station and south of the southwest corner of Central Avenue and

Camelback Road. The RFP was issued in February of 2016 and closed on April 6. One

proposal was received, and staff is in negotiation with the proposer.

• Human Resources Building RFQ/RFP. Public Works property located at the southeast

corner of Monroe Street and 2nd Avenue. The RFQ was issued on March 1, 2016, closing

on April 14, 2016. Upon the creation of a qualified bidder list, the RFP will be issued.

The Finance Department continues its work with all departments to identify excess assets and has asked all departments to again review their properties and place them into several categories, such as “not available” because it is a current police precinct, fire station or park; or available for more research and potential sale. Finance Real Estate will receive this information from departments by May 30. Additional properties may be identified over the longer term as the Aviation Department completes its comprehensive re-use study; however, those results are not expected for 12 to 18 months, and disposal of any identified properties will be subject to Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) approval. Staff also presented two properties for the Finance, Efficiency, Economy and Sustainability Subcommittee’s consideration: the Central Head Start Building, 1250 S. 7th Ave. (subject to HUD authorization) and excess right of way located at 19 E. Cheery Lynn Road. Staff recommends that these parcels be marketed and sold by Jones Lang LaSalle. Additional properties have been preliminarily designated as excess by the controlling

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department(s), including the Street Transportation remnant properties. These parcels will be presented to the Subcommittee in coming months once they have been evaluated by all departments to confirm that there is no internal city need for the identified parcels.

WASTEWATER COLLECTION ODOR CONTROL PROGRAM UPDATE The Water Services Department (WSD) provided an update to the T&I Subcommittee in April 2015 regarding the recommendations from a 2014 Odor Control Study. The WSD piloted several odor control solutions throughout the City over the past year. Several capital improvement projects (CIP) have recently been completed to address odors, with several more projects ongoing. The wastewater collection system consists of over 4,800 miles of sewers, 94,000 manholes, and 28 lift stations, and it carries over 169 million gallons of wastewater every day. Due to natural biological activity, wastewater generates odors as it is transported through the collection system. There are currently 27 odor control facility locations in the City of Phoenix where chemicals are added to the wastewater, and/or air treatment takes place in the wastewater collection system. Twelve of the facilities are located at our sewer lift stations, and 15 are standalone facilities. The City of Phoenix documents and evaluates odor complaints and takes necessary actions to minimize odors. Current odor control practices include sewer cleaning, manhole sealing, grease management education, chemical addition, and air treatment. These measures help to build and maintain good relationships with our customers and community, improve air quality, provide corrosion control in the sewer and are also required to meet the Maricopa County Environmental Health Code and Air Pollution Control rules and regulations. Odor control projects completed in 2015:

• 39th Avenue Odor Control-Chemical Addition (4653 W. Pinnacle Peak Rd.) – Odors

throughout the 39th Avenue Interceptor have been a source of community concern for

several years. The 39th Avenue Interceptor ranges from 36 to 66 inches in diameter and is

over 20 miles long (Pinnacle Peak Road to Lower Buckeye Road). The station successfully

began feeding ferrous chloride to the collection system in December 2015.

• 43rd Avenue Air Jumper – A project was completed in December 2015 for the 30- inch

gravity sewer along 43rd Avenue at Peoria Avenue. The gravity sewer travels under the

Arizona Canal Diversion Channel (ACDC) and the Arizona Canal. At this location the

sewer becomes completely full as the wastewater travels under the canals (much like the “P”

trap under a sink), displacing the odorous air that was contained in the sewer above the

wastewater and into the atmosphere. To address this problem, a pipe was constructed under

the 43rd Avenue bridge to contain and carry the odorous air to allow it to re-join the

wastewater on the south side of the ACDC and Arizona Canal.

• Lift Station 41 Biofilter (17017 S. 48th St.) – An existing chemical scrubber was removed

and replaced with a biofilter, reducing chemical costs and maintenance associated with the

scrubber. The biofilter began operation in January 2015.

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The following are ongoing capital improvement projects to help reduce odors near wastewater collection systems:

• 39th Avenue Odor Control – Air Phase Treatment – Design of an air treatment system near

39th Avenue and Peoria Avenue (just north of the ACDC Canal) began in December 2015

to further treat air from the areas of the sewer which become pressurized. The system will

treat odorous compounds that cannot be effectively treated by chemical addition to the

wastewater.

• Lift Station 44 Site Improvements (6570 W. Softwind) – The design for site improvements,

including the installation of a biofilter, began in November 2015. The design is expected to

be completed by June 2016, with construction beginning next fiscal year. In the interim, a

temporary activated carbon adsorption unit has been installed at the site to help control

odors from the lift station well. This site continues to add odor control chemical (calcium

nitrate) to the wastewater to reduce odors downstream from the lift station.

• Salt River Outfall Interceptor and Southern Avenue Interceptor Odor Control Study –

System modeling, wastewater air sampling, bench scale chemical addition evaluation, and

fan testing have been conducted along the Salt River Outfall interceptor and Southern

Avenue Interceptor (referred to as the SRO and SAI interceptors). The SRO interceptor

and SAI convey wastewater from Sub-Regional Operating Group (SROG) partner cities

(Phoenix, Glendale, Mesa, Scottsdale, and Tempe) to the 91st Avenue Wastewater

Treatment Plant. The interceptors range from 48 to 84 inches in diameter. The SRO is

about 23 miles long, and is not treated for odors. The SAI is about 20 miles long, and is

treated with ferrous chloride and peroxide.

• Lift Station 46 Biological Odor Scrubber (10652 W. Indian School Rd.) - Design for a

biotower to replace a chemical scrubber that is at the end of its service life was completed

in November 2015. Construction is expected to begin in the spring of 2016.

NEW BUS ROUTE ON 32ND STREET BEGINS NEXT WEEK Route 19 frequency during off-peak times also set to start The first bus service expansion related to Transportation 2050 (T2050) begins Monday, April 25 with the start of a new route - Route 32 (32nd Street). The route connects Camelback High School to the north with the light rail/PHX Sky Train station at 44th and Washington streets. Since 2011, 32nd Street between Camelback Road and Roosevelt Street has been serviced by Route 10. Route 32 was chosen as the first new bus route to implement under T2050 after residents in the area expressed a need to have bus service on 32nd Street with a light rail connection to the south at Washington Street. Bus service on 19th Avenue is also improving starting Monday. The weekday, off-peak frequency of Route 19 (19th Ave.) bus service increases to every 15-minutes between Jefferson Street and Union Hills Drive. Currently, this route has 12 minute peak and 24 minute off-peak frequency, and with the recent opening of the

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Northwest light rail between Montebello and Dunlap avenues, this increase in frequency aids transfers between bus and rail along the corridor. Also, due to the new Route 32 two other routes will have changes:

• Route 1 (Washington/Jefferson streets) will no longer enter Central Station; passengers

can now board this bus at the existing bus stop on Van Buren, just east of Central Ave.

near the Chase Bank building.

• Route 10 (Roosevelt Street) used to service 32nd Street north of Roosevelt Street, but with

the addition of the new route on 32nd Street, Route 10 begins at Central Station and ends

at Roosevelt and 32nd streets.

This is the first of many T2050 transit improvements in the plan’s first year. Through May 20, Phoenix and Valley Metro are soliciting public feedback on proposed service hour expansions and route frequency improvements that will start in October if approved by the Citizens Transportation Commission and Phoenix City Council. To provide feedback online, please visit http://www.valleymetro.org/servicechanges.

PROPOSED CITYWIDE TRAFFIC SIGNAL ENHANCEMENTS The Street Transportation Department is responsible for the operation and maintenance of street signs and traffic signals. The City has invested significant resources to build, maintain, and improve the traffic signal infrastructure of over 1,100 traffic signals that manage the flow of traffic safely throughout the city’s nearly 5,000-mile street network. To provide a safe, aesthetic, and efficient signal network for citizens and visitors, additional ongoing maintenance and improvements are needed for seamless traffic signal operations. The primary challenge in completing these improvements is the lack of adequate funding to address life-cycle asset replacement. Without adequate funding, the current deficiencies in the traffic signal programs will worsen. The department identified three major programs for investment of capital and maintenance funding to improve the traffic signal infrastructure. These programs include the illuminated street name signs, traffic signal pole painting, and left-turn arrows. Addressing the long overdue needs of these programs will ensure that the City is best able to support traffic flow, road safety, and signal network efficiency throughout the City while removing a component of visual blight. Traffic signal infrastructure is an integral part of street network operations that ensure the safe and efficient movement of traffic, including bicyclists and pedestrians. Approximately five percent of the voter approved Transportation 2050 (T2050) plan was allocated to go toward technology enhancements, some of which would be available to fund the needed traffic signal maintenance and infrastructure repair. Illuminated Street Name Signs Overview. To improve traffic safety, especially at night, as well as appearance and convenience, the Street Transportation Department installed over 3,925 internally illuminated street name signs over the past 16 years. While a few have been replaced or remain operational, approximately 3,000 have exceeded their serviceable

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life and require replacement. When fully serviceable, these signs improve visibility and legibility of street names at longer distances and in adverse driving conditions. This in turn reduces the attention required to read street names; thus, giving drivers more time to plan driving maneuvers at intersections. These benefits are especially valuable along wide, high-traffic intersections, and in areas with a large proportion of visiting drivers and/or an aging demographic. The signs also represent a highly noticeable and aesthetic improvement to our roadway infrastructure that has become popular with residents, and when properly maintained, display a sense of civic pride for Phoenix. Unfortunately, most of the signs have deteriorated significantly and can contribute to visual blight in the community. Recommendations. Staff recommends the following: (a) allocate funding within Transportation 2050 to augment existing illuminated street sign maintenance resources; (b) implement a plan to replace existing signs with Light Emitting Diode (LED) lighting including sign faces (sheeting).

a) Identify additional program funding. Replacement of the 3,000 signs that are beyond the end of

their service life will cost approximately $7 million. Currently, $2.4 million in existing capital

department funds are available to replace 1,028 units in FY 2015-16 and 2016-17. Staff proposes

the allocation of $2.3 million in Transportation 2050 funding in FY 2016-17 and another $2.3

million in FY 2017- 2018 to complete the replacement effort. This program will begin a new

life-cycle for illuminated street sign faces (sheeting) and street lighting. Future life-cycle

replacement funding will need to be identified, but is not estimated to occur within the next ten

years. Attachment A includes the information related to the illuminated street sign replacement

recommendation.

b) Replace existing signs. Staff recommends replacing the existing fluorescent illuminated street

name signs with LED internal lighting equipped with retroreflective sign sheeting, using the

existing housing compartments.

Traffic Signal Pole Painting Overview. The painting of signal poles is an important element of the City’s traffic signal pole maintenance program. Pole paint provides preservative protection for metal structures from both rust and corrosion. Additionally, freshly painted poles are an aesthetic enhancement to the City’s infrastructure, help to reduce blight on streets, and help display a sense of pride in how the City maintains its streets. Poorly maintained poles can attract additional blight such as graffiti, posters, stickers and other nuisances. Along with the illuminated street name sign project, the City repainted signal poles citywide in 1999. Following more than 15 years of weathering and age, many of those poles have faded, cracked, and chipped paint. The City has an inventory of over 8,400 traffic signal poles and current maintenance funding allocated to pole painting is insufficient. Challenges. On average an 8-pole intersection is estimated to cost approximately $3,000. The existing budget to repaint poles is $25,000 each fiscal year, allowing the department to paint only 8-9 intersections a year (less

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than 1% of the inventory). With the additional proposed funding, the City could better address the poles at the end of their paint life-cycle. Recommendations. Allocate $300,000 in annual Transportation 2050 funding over 10 years to augment existing pole painting resources to address this maintenance need. The T2050 funds would be in addition to the existing annual $25,000 budget for this purpose allowing all City intersections to be painted over the ten years. The painting will be done through a combination of City staff and third-party contractors. Left Turn Arrows Overview. Left-turn arrow treatments are critical to both the safety and operational characteristics of a signalized intersection. Currently, the department has a process to analyze public requests for left turn arrows. Requests are evaluated based on factors such as crash history data, sight distance and traffic volumes to determine the need and prioritize those intersections for left-turn arrow treatments. Challenges. Due to the severely limited funding available, only the intersections with less costly improvements are selected as implementable projects. Larger left-turn arrow projects that require new signal poles, mast arms, heads, controller or cabinets can cost up to $200,000 each, which significantly exceeds the current annual funding and makes these more costly projects unable to be programmed. Recommendation. To address the warranted left-turn arrow projects at intersections that have not been converted to arrow control, staff recommends additional T2050 funding for the left-turn arrow program over the next five years at $420,000 annually, beginning in FY 2016-17. The total additional funding request for five years is approximately $2.1 million and would supplement the existing annual budget of $77,000. This additional funding would allow for the left-turn arrow program to reduce traffic delays and increase safety. The Transportation & Infrastructure Subcommittee recommended City Council approval of the proposed citywide traffic signal enhancements, which include traffic signal illuminated street name signs, pole painting, and left turn arrow programs.

PROPOSED MULTI-MODAL IMPROVEMENTS TO 3RD STREET 3rd Street is a designated collector street that runs through Midtown Phoenix parallel to the light rail line on Central Avenue and 7th Street, a major commuter corridor. The street serves as a pedestrian connector and an alternative vehicular route into downtown Phoenix. Several major destinations such as regional and neighborhood parks, historic neighborhoods, museums, library, retail, commercial businesses, and schools exist along the corridor or within a 1/4-mile radius. Currently, there are no bike lanes on 3rd Street and is identified as the highest priority tier in the City for a bicycle corridor in the Phoenix Comprehensive Bicycle Master Plan. To create a pedestrian corridor, pre-design studies include: continuous sidewalks, consistent shade, site furnishings, pedestrian lighting, sidewalk ramps in some locations, and consistent crossing facilities. Also, while the posted speed limit is 35 miles per hour, higher than posted traffic speeds are typical along this corridor, creating discomfort for pedestrians.

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Through funds available from the Reinvent PHX project, a feasibility study was performed, design options were evaluated, and a preferred design option was selected that best accommodates pedestrians, bicyclists, and other multi-modal travel on 3rd Street. The preferred design option includes the following improvements, which align with the recommendations included in a series of plans previously adopted by City Council:

• Modify the street cross-section from five to three vehicular travel lanes

• Install bicycle lanes with 3 to 6-feet area that buffers the bicyclist from automobile traffic

• Improve the sidewalks and pavement

• Upgrade street lighting

• Provide safer, marked crossings, slower speeds, and areas of expanded onstreet parking

for business expansion opportunities

3rd Street is a major commuter corridor, which provides connectivity from the Steele Indian School Road Park, Arizona Veteran Home, Veterans Administration (VA) Medical Center through the Arizona State University (ASU) Downtown Campus, Biomedical Center, Chase Field, and Buckeye Road further south. Some of the significant destinations along the 3rd Street corridor or within a 1/4-mile radius include Phoenix Center for the Arts, Margaret T. Hance Park, University of Arizona Medical School, Herberger Theater Center, Symphony Hall, Arizona Center, Phoenix Convention Center, Talking Stick Resort Arena (formerly US Airways Center), Heritage Square, and the Phoenix Sheraton Hotel. The Transportation & Infrastructure Subcommittee approved the proposed modifications to 3rd Street between Roosevelt Street and Indian School Road as described in this report and to move into the final design stage.

CAMP COLLEY – HELPING UNDERSERVED KIDS Camp Colley, an outdoor adventure camp located 50 miles north of Payson on Arizona’s Mogollon Rim, provides structured, supervised recreation for youth with significant life challenges. Relating to nature helps them learn to take healthy risks and experience success, develop self-confidence and resilience, and build meaningful relationships. Camp Colley provides the perfect setting for counselor-led backpacking, camping, canoeing, mountain biking, horseback riding, stargazing, wildlife observation and fireside chats. According to studies done by The Annie E. Casey Foundation, Arizona ranks 46 out of 50 states in overall child well-being. The sixteen indicators in four categories– economic well-being, education, health, and family and community– provide a solid picture of the areas we need to address. If we consider the overall well-being of Arizona youth through the lens of the Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) study provides great insight into how the living circumstances of these children are impacting their lives- now and in the long-term. The ACE Study findings are crucial to understanding how some of the worst health and social problems our nation faces arise as a consequence of adverse childhood experiences. As we recognize this connection, we will act to improve prevention and recovery efforts.

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Camp Colley programs and practices help ameliorate these problems. Partnering with other organizations enables us to extend our reach and strengthens the opportunities to reduce long-term harm in these children’s lives. The Camp Colley Foundation, a 501c3 nonprofit, raises funds and establishes partnerships for Camp Colley, which is owned by the City of Phoenix and operated by the Arizona Parks and Recreation Fellowship. The camp actualizes the dream of James Colley, a revered Phoenix Parks and Recreation Department director who died in 2003. Jim knew from professional experience what research consistently proves: All youth are vulnerable and at risk. The most vulnerable among them often make poor choices that derail their lives and disrupt their families and the community. Camp Colley offers these kids positive experiences and connections to help them navigate life’s obstacles and develop a vision for future accomplishment. Please visit the Camp Colley Foundation website for more information: http://campcolley.org/

PARKS AND RECREATION UPCOMING REGISTRATION DATES Saturday, April 23 at 10:30 a.m., is the start of registration for summer programs, including day camps, and can be done through the Activenet.com registration website. Class offerings are viewable now and residents can create a “wish list” prior to when registration goes live online. https://apm.activecommunities.com/phoenix Thursday, April 28 at 6:30 p.m., is the start of registration for swimming lessons and other aquatics programs, and also can be done and viewed in advance through the Activenet.com registration website. This is the department’s most popular activity, and lessons at the city’s 29 public pools quickly fill up.

STEM + ABC’S = A CHILD’S SUCCESS

Science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) skills are necessary to succeed in today’s workforce. STEM related jobs are growing three-times faster than non-STEM fields. Research shows that kids spend less than 20% of their waking hours in school each year, making out of school learning experiences very important. Phoenix Public Library offers a wide range of engaging, hands-on STEM learning programs for toddlers to teens. Preschoolers are introduced to math and science concepts in Discovery or Baby Brain Times. We have Lego groups, coding classes,

and builder clubs for school age kids. Teens can build robots and design items on 3-DPrinters. Phoenix Public Library STEM programs get children excited about these topics and help them build real-life skills. Visit one of our 17 locations or, for more information, go to http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/.

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PHOENIX-MESA GATEWAY AIRPORT Allegiant Update - Allegiant announced Sonoma County as a new destination beginning May 26, 2016; bookings have been strong thus far and this addition brings the destination total to 38 cities and optimistic about reaching 40 destinations at Gateway. Fleet plans continue to transition towards a 100% Airbus fleet. There are plans to significantly decrease the amount of MD-80 retirements over the next few years. There are 26 planned for retirement over the next four years. Currently there are 27 Airbuses in the fleet with another 12 arriving in the next few years and another 14 arriving in 2018; Gateway will be a 100% Airbus fleet in 2018. The transition to Airbus reduces seat counts by approximately 10 seats; however this offsets any impact because of additional flights on off-peak days and increased distance per route. Allegiant recently announced a promotion of a “million dollar giveaway,” which includes free round-trip airfare to 22 passengers on each of the routes and will run through the Summer of 2016.

ARIZONA’S VOLUNTARY TRAVEL ID The Arizona Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Division (ADOT MVD) began issuing Arizona’s Voluntary Travel Identification credential on April 1, 2016. The Voluntary Travel ID complies with the federal REAL ID Act of 2005 and Arizona Laws 2015, Chapter 294 (HB 2609). The Voluntary Travel ID will serve as valid identification at Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Security Screening Checkpoints, as well as access restricted areas in federal facilities, including military facilities, and nuclear power plants. For most people, the Voluntary Travel ID will serve as an updated driver license. For more information about the voluntary Arizona Travel ID, including how to obtain one, please visit: https://www.azdot.gov/mvd/driver-services/arizona-voluntary-travel-id

ZONING ORDINANCE TEXT AMENDMENT Z-TA-3-15 REGARDING TOBACCO-ORIENTED RETAILERS The purpose of the proposed text amendment is to update the tobacco-oriented retailer definition to include electronic nicotine delivery systems and narrow the exemptions for building area and floor space. The amendment will also increase the separation between parks, schools, and public recreation centers to 1,320 feet. The language has been updated to include places of worship, dependent care facilities, homeless shelters, and youth community centers as land uses that require separation from tobacco-oriented retailers. There is an increased public concern regarding the proximity of this use to places where youth may congregate. The new language will also reduce the percentage of floor space that will be exempted from the definition for tobacco-oriented retailers.

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CITY MANAGER’S REPORT Legislative Federal The House Budget Committee budget resolution has not advanced due to opposition from both sides of the aisle. At the current time, there is no agreement in place that will allow House Republican leadership to bring the resolution to the floor. Meanwhile, on the Senate side, the Senate Budget Committee missed an April 1 deadline to produce their FY 2017 budget resolution. Regardless, the Appropriations committees will continue to move forward with spending bills. Both the House and Senate Energy and Water Appropriations subcommittees are expected to markup their spending bills on April 13. The full Senate Appropriations committee is then expected to markup its FY 2017 Energy-Water (E&W) spending bill on April 14. The House Appropriations Committee is expected to markup its E&W bill next week on April 19. These markups include funding for the Department of Energy, Army Corps of Engineers and the Bureau of Reclamation. Economic Development & Education In 2015, the Center for Entrepreneurial Innovation (CEI) located at 3801 E. Van Buren St. was developed, in partnership with the City of Phoenix, and is currently home to 17 early-stage and start-up companies occupying 93 percent of the space. CEI’s client companies, which represent the bioscience, emerging technologies and clean/sustainable industries, produced 145 jobs, supported 54 contract professionals and 15 internships. CEI added an Entrepreneur-in-Residence responsible for onboarding curriculum for new clients, in addition to on-going advisement, mentorship and other resources. A total of four companies Traklight, VisionGate, Energy Conservation Management, and Next Potential graduated from the CEI program and continue to grow. On April 6, staff from CEDD, Streets, and Planning Departments met with representatives from the Arizona Department of Transportation and Connect 202 Partners to discuss the Loop 202 Construction Project. Connect 202 Partners is the private development team that was recently selected to design and build the freeway. They were invited to provide updates on the project. CEDD staff had the opportunity to showcase examples of site selection, advocacy, and navigation of City services they’ve been providing to businesses along 59th Avenue during the past year. The Arizona Department of Transportation provided positive feedback on the work the City has done to provide services and solutions to businesses impacted by construction. This team will continue working together on an as need basis, and will meet as a full group on a quarterly basis to ensure there’s ongoing communication. Freeway construction could take four years, with an anticipated opening on 2020. On April 13, the Phoenix Convention Center hosted the 2016 Annual Junior Achievement You’re Hired! Event. The innovative Junior Achievement® program is for college-bound high school students that empowers young people to own their economic success by offering training from local business leaders to help build career readiness. More than 600 delegates attended.

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On April 13, 14, and 15, the Phoenix Convention Center will host American Academy of Audiology AudiologyNOW! 2016 Conference. AudiologyNOW! is the world's largest gathering of audiologists, providing educational sessions, information about the latest in hearing technology, and networking opportunities with colleagues from around the world. More than 7,100 delegates are estimated. This is the first time Phoenix has hosted this convention. Construction is underway for a 10-story condo building with two levels of underground parking at the Optima Center located at 7130 E. Kierland Blvd. The deck and basement levels are in the process of being poured. Planning and Development inspection staff provide daily inspections allowing for streamlined construction. Neighborhoods and Livability Staff from the Neighborhood Services Department, the CEDD, and the International Rescue Committee, collaborated in the Reinvent Phoenix Solano Steering Committee meeting to coordinate the World Bazaar that is scheduled for May 7, in the Valley Metro Park and Ride located at 19th Avenue and Camelback Road. The Bazaar will meet several of Reinvent Phoenix’s goals related to Transit Oriented Development, and will serve as a public market where handmade items from around the world can be sold. Future Bazaar’s will be held on a bi-annual basis. On April 9, Rio Salado Habitat staff partnered with the Nina Mason Pulliam Rio Salado Audubon Center for the 100 Trees for 100 years of Bird Conservation event at the Rio Salado Habitat Restoration Area located at 2901 S. Central Ave. for the 100-year anniversary of signing the Migratory Bird Treaty Act. The event featured a Bikes and Birds tour of the Rio Salado Habitat, tree planting for 100 trees, and community service clean-up project of the Rio Salado. More than 100 volunteers supported the event. Fire Department Public Affairs staff are planning the 2016 Salute to Excellence Awards Ceremony. This year’s event will be held on April 22 at 2 p.m. at the Bethany Bible Church located at 6060 N. Seventh Ave. Organizers are honoring more than 200 people this year and are expecting approximately 500 guests to attend the event. Financial Excellence The Neighborhood Services’ abatement lien project, which the Law Department helped establish, has collected over $1 million in less than 12 months. The project will continue to collect delinquent funds, reduce future costs, prevent future loss of liens to tax foreclosure, and most importantly, return blighted properties to viable housing. Social Services Delivery The Washington Activity Center located at 2240 W. Citrus Way will provide a new program designed for children ages birth to 5 years old accompanied by a favorite adult called Music & Movement Mondays. The free program builds literacy skills through songs, rhymes, and music and is made possible through a partnership with the Library Department and First Things First.

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What We Do Matters Aviation Concessions Manager Paula Kucharz was named Airport Concessions Person of the Year by Airports Council International-North America at the annual Business of Airports Conference on April 5. With more than 15 years of experience in the airport concessions industry, Ms. Kucharz was recognized for her successful efforts in leading an award-winning concessions program which includes a variety of local, regional, and national restaurants and retail concepts. Sky Harbor Navigator Susanne Williams was the recipient of an Impact Award at the 2016 Impact Awards reception on April 13. Susanne has donated a total of 5,989 hours over the 12 years she has been a volunteer at Sky Harbor.

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GREAT ANIMAL CHARITIES TO DONATE TO: ANIMAL CRUELTY TASK FORCE: Need cases of water, 5 lb. bags of dog/cat food, bowls, towels, collars and leashes. Bring items to our DVPNBWO / BMCA Meetings on the 2nd Wednesday of each month at the DVCC or drop them off anytime at the Black Mountain Precinct at 33355 North Cave Creek Road, Phoenix AZ, 85331. ARIZONA PAWS & CLAWS www.azpawsandclaws.com FETCH FOUNDATION: please go to the following site: www.fetchfoundation.com/Newsflash/the-fido-bag-program M.A.I.N. What We Do - M.A.I.N. - Medical Animals In Need, Dog Rescue in Phoenix Arizona Kelly Ferreira 480-245-9203 President / Medical Animals In Need www.medicalanimalsinneed.com Together we save lives! MINI MIGHTY MUTTS For more information, contact Angie Crouse at 480-304-5654 or info@minimightymutts.com Also check out our website at www.minimightymutts.com Mini Mighty Mutts is a 501(c) 3 organization. We rescue the underdog!

CONTACT DISTRICT 1

Councilwoman Thelda Williams

City of Phoenix 200 West Washington Street

11th Floor Phoenix, Arizona 85003-1611

(602) 262-7444 council.district.1@phoenix.gov