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Phoenix City Council 
Economic Development and Equity (EDE) Subcommittee 
Summary Minutes 
Tuesday, Nov. 16, 2021 
City Council Chambers 
200 W. Jefferson St. 
Phoenix, Ariz. 
Subcommittee Members Present                    Subcommittee Members Absent 
Councilwoman Laura Pastor, Chair 
         
Councilwoman Ann O’Brien 
Councilwoman Debra Stark 
Councilwoman Yassamin Ansari 
 
CALL TO ORDER 
Chairwoman Pastor called the Economic Development and Equity Subcommittee to 
order at 10:04 a.m. with Councilwoman Ann O’Brien, Councilwoman Debra Stark, 
Councilwoman Yassamin Ansari present.  
CALL TO THE PUBLIC 
None. 
MINUTES OF MEETINGS 
1. Minutes of the Economic Development and Equity Subcommittee Meeting 
Councilwoman Stark made a motion to approve the minutes of the Oct. 27, 2021 
Economic Development and Equity Subcommittee meeting. Councilwoman O’Brien 
seconded the motion which passed unanimously, 4-0. 
INFORMATION AND DISCUSSION (ITEMS 2-3)  
2. Community Land Trust Model 
Deputy City Manager Ginger Spencer introduced the item and presenters. 
Housing Department Director Titus Mathew described the Housing Phoenix Plan’s 
initiative to preserve existing housing stock in the City and implement a Community 
Land Trust (CLT) program. 
Housing Department Assistant Director Aubrey Gonzalez explained the CLT model and 
how it may facilitate affordable home ownership. She introduced Stephanie Brewer, the 
Executive Director of Newtown CDC CLT, to describe the model in practice. 
Ms. Brewer outlined the history and goals of Newtown to improve people’s financial well 
being and provide access to home ownership for those under 80% of the Area Median

Income (AMI). She reiterated the CLT model described by Ms. Gonzalez, providing 
additional detail on how Newtown implemented each aspect of the model.  
Due to technical difficulties, the meeting was paused at 10:15 a.m. and resumed at 
10:23 a.m. 
Ms. Brewer continued the presentation, highlighting the support the CLT provided to 
homeowners to support their success, the process of CLT home resale, and the 
potential for affordability in perpetuity with this model. 
Chairwoman Pastor stated her understanding of the model, noting that land was kept 
within the CLT over time to ensure current and future affordability.  
Ms. Brewer confirmed the statements made by Chairwoman Pastor and added that 
each subsequent owner of the home could be provided down payment assistance. 
Chairwoman Pastor asked if this was how the affordability would be ensured over 
multiple generations. 
Ms. Brewer confirmed that it was. 
Mr. Mathew described key benefits of the CLT model and explained the roles of the CLT 
and the homeowner within the model. 
Chairwoman Pastor asked how the City might implement the CLT model and if the 
presented example was the only model. 
Mr. Mathew clarified that CLT programs for single-family home ownership generally 
used the same model with small nuances. He explained that the City may consider 
establishing a CLT run by the City or pursuing a Request for Proposals procurement 
process for an external CLT. 
Chairwoman Pastor indicated that the program’s costs would need to be explored. She 
asked if the landlord incentive program and rental rehabilitation program expansion 
described in the Housing Phoenix Plan would be implemented in the future. 
Mr. Mathew noted that the landlord incentive program was recently approved and 
received additional funding from the American Rescue Plan Act. He also stated that the 
Neighborhood Services Department had an ongoing rental rehabilitation program. 
Ms. Spencer indicated that a future subcommittee meeting could include presentations 
on these two programs. 
Chairwoman Pastor expressed her approval of these future presentations, noting that 
they may be appropriate for the December subcommittee meeting. She indicated her 
support of the program in providing affordability for future generations.

Following item #3, Chairwoman Pastor re-opened the floor for subcommittee questions 
on Item 2.  
Councilwoman Ansari asked how the number of homes included in a CLT would be 
determined and if the geographic location of properties would be considered. 
Mr. Mathew indicated that the City Council could provide policy direction on the number 
of homes and the level of investment the City would make into the CLT. He explained 
that the most successful single-family home CLT participants often earned between 
50% and 80% of the Area Median Income and that subsidy options may vary based on 
the program’s target population.  
Councilwoman Ansari asked how CLTs were impacted by the current housing market. 
Mr. Mathew noted that program participants needed larger subsidies to afford CLT 
homes due to the current market conditions. 
Councilwoman O’Brien asked for additional information on Newtown’s CLT program and 
outcomes experienced by participants after selling their home back to the CLT. 
Mr. Mathew indicated that staff would request this information from Newtown. 
Councilwoman O’Brien asked if the Arizona Community Land Trust was in Phoenix.  
Mr. Mathew stated that most of the homes were in Maricopa County. 
Councilwoman O’Brien requested that staff provide more information on the Arizona 
Community Land Trust.  
3. Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Update 
Deputy City Manager Spencer introduced the item and Deputy City Manager Inger 
Erickson. 
Ms. Erickson presented an update on the creation of the Office of Diversity, Equity and 
Inclusion, describing research conducted to identify best practices and inform the 
development of the office and next steps in the recruitment process for the Diversity, 
Equity and Inclusion Officer. 
Councilwoman Stark asked if the Human Relations Commission would be utilized as a 
sounding board throughout the recruitment process. 
Ms. Erickson indicated that a variety of boards would be utilized, including the Human 
Relations Commission. 
Chairwoman Pastor asked how information would be gathered to inform the recruitment 
process.

Ms. Erickson noted that she would follow up with additional details as they became 
available. 
Chairwoman Pastor expressed the importance of involving all those impacted by the 
office, including City departments wanting to ensure their plans align with its goals. 
Councilwoman Ansari thanked staff and expressed her excitement for the new office. 
She asked if research included information on staffing levels in comparable offices. 
Ms. Erickson indicated that many comparable offices started small, but some had grown 
to six to eight staff members. She highlighted the City of Austin’s efforts during their first 
several years and noted that it would be beneficial to identify priority areas for the office 
to evaluate first. 
Councilwoman Ansari asked what support the new Diversity, Equity and Inclusion 
Officer needed from City leadership.  
Ms. Erickson noted that the office was a priority for City leadership and that it would 
receive any necessary support. 
Councilwoman Ansari stated her agreement that six to eight staff members was an 
appropriate staffing level for the office and reiterated Chairwoman Pastor’s comments 
about various City departments looking forward to the office’s development. 
DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION (ITEMS 4-6) 
4. Disposition of City-Owned Former First National Bank of Arizona Building 
Located at 1 S. 24th St 
Deputy City Manager Ginger Spencer introduced the item and presenters. 
Community and Economic Development Department Director Christine Mackay 
explained the building’s history and introduced Program Manager Courtney Carter. 
Mr. Carter described the existing site characteristics, the Request for Proposals 
process, and the site plan for the proposed Arizona Impact Center to serve as a 
collaborative hub for local non-profits. He explained the timeline for redevelopment and 
necessary expenditures to rehabilitate the building from previous fire damage. 
Ms. Mackay noted that the building assessment to determine rehabilitation needs was 
conducted by a historic preservation architect to ensure that the property’s historic 
characteristics would be preserved. 
Chairwoman Pastor asked about the demolition necessary for rehabilitation. 
Ms. Mackay indicated that the fire had caused significant interior damage, but the 
building’s historic exterior would be unaffected by any demolition. She also stated that

the proposed business terms included a 30-year conservation easement to ensure 
historic preservation. 
Mr. Carter continued the presentation, describing previously completed community 
meetings on the proposal and the proposed contract terms.  
Ms. Mackay requested that the subcommittee recommend City Council authorization to 
move forward with the agreement described in the presentation.  
Councilwoman Stark asked about the revenue stream for the Arizona Impact Center. 
Ms. Mackay explained that revenue would be generated by leasing out building space 
to partner organizations and non-profits. 
Chairwoman Pastor asked if the building would operate as a co-working space. 
Ms. Mackay noted that it would be a co-working space for non-profits. 
Chairwoman Pastor asked about the aviation easement in the proposed business terms 
and if the windows would provide noise protection to building occupants. 
Ms. Mackay stated that many of the windows had been destroyed by the fire and that 
they would be replaced by thicker windows to provide noise mitigation.   
Chairwoman Pastor asked for further clarification on the Federal Aviation Administration 
regulations on windows and compatible building uses. 
Aviation Director Chad Makovsky explained that incompatible uses in the noise contour 
required noise mitigation to a specific standard and that compatible uses such as those 
proposed were recommended to meet the mitigation standard. He indicated that staff 
would work with the developer to ensure standards were met.  
Chairwoman Pastor asked about the noise mitigation requirements for businesses.  
Mr. Makovsky noted that there were no requirements for compatible use businesses 
and that the City still highly recommended they meet the noise mitigation standards.  
Ms. Mackay stated that staff had discussed noise mitigation with the developer, who 
had indicated interest in meeting the mitigation standards. 
Chairwoman Pastor expressed the importance of noise mitigation for building 
occupants. 
Councilwoman O’Brien made a motion to approve the item. Councilwoman Stark 
seconded the motion which passed unanimously, 4-0. 
5. 2022 State and Federal Legislative Agendas

Deputy City Manager Ginger Spencer introduced Government Relations Director Frank 
McCune, Federal Relations Manager Lauren Armour, and State Relations Manager Eric 
Gudino. 
Mr. McCune outlined the process of developing the state and federal legislative agenda 
items and guiding principles. 
Ms. Armour described the state legislative agenda guiding principles and priorities 
related to the Economic Development and Equity Subcommittee and impacting the 
Streets, Community and Economic Development, Aviation, and Housing Departments.   
Mr. Gudino explained the federal legislative agenda guiding principles related to the 
subcommittee and noted the potential impact of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs 
Act on the City. 
Chairwoman Pastor asked what types of historic investments were provided by the 
Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. 
Mr. Gudino clarified that the funding was intended for all categories of infrastructure, 
indicating that this funding would be distributed by formula and competitive grants. He 
began to describe federal agenda priorities impacting the Community and Economic 
Development Department. 
Chairwoman Pastor asked about the high water usage of the semiconductor industry. 
Mr. Gudino indicated that the City would need to find a balance between the industry’s 
water consumption and the high wage jobs and capital they would provide.  
Chairwoman Pastor expressed concern about both the water resource and 
sustainability challenges inherent in the semiconductor industry, reiterating the 
importance of finding a balanced approach.  
Community and Economic Development Director Christine Mackay described the water 
reclamation efforts of the Water Services Department and semiconductor companies in 
Phoenix. 
Mr. Gudino continued with his presentation regarding the federal legislative agenda 
related Department and the Office of Environmental Programs. 
Chairwoman Pastor asked that staff work with City partners to closely examine the 
administrative requirements within the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act. 
Mr. Gudino described the federal agenda priorities impacting the Housing Department 
and the City Manager’s Office. 
Mr. McCune requested subcommittee approval of the proposed 2022 state and federal 
legislative agenda items.

Councilwoman Ansari expressed her excitement about the Infrastructure Investment 
and Jobs Act and its impact on the City and electric vehicle infrastructure efforts. 
Councilwoman Stark noted that the City was also exploring additional methods to fund 
street transportation costs due to the rising popularity of alternative fueled vehicles. 
Mr. McCune explained that language may be updated to better reflect the need for a 
more comprehensive funding formula for road maintenance.  
Councilwoman Stark made a motion to approve the item. Councilwoman O’Brien 
seconded the motion which passed unanimously, 4-0. 
6. Approval of Historic Preservation Exterior Rehabilitation Grants 
Chairwoman Pastor began the item by announcing the upcoming retirement of Historic 
Preservation Officer Michelle Dodds. 
Deputy City Manager Ginger Spencer recognized the contributions of Ms. Dodds 
throughout her career and introduced the presenters. 
Planning and Development Director Alan Stephenson reiterated the recognition of Ms. 
Dodds and her contributions to the City. He outlined the Exterior Rehabilitation Grant 
program contributing to historic preservation and revitalization in the City. 
Ms. Dodds described each of the 12 applicants selected by the grant panel, described 
the grant review process, and requested that the subcommittee recommend City 
Council approval of the 12 selected grant applications. 
Chairwoman Pastor asked if the clay tile roof repair would be completed by an expert. 
Ms. Dodds indicated that the grant application review process included an evaluation of 
the expertise of contractors performing historical repairs.  
Chairwoman Pastor asked if grant applicants could re-apply in subsequent years. 
Ms. Dodds explained that selected applicants were required to enter into a conservation 
easement and would need to extend that easement if chosen again in a subsequent 
year. She noted that unsuccessful applicants were also able to reapply and added that 
the last round of grants was in 2015, which led to a higher number of applicants during 
this grant period.  
Councilwoman Stark made a motion to approve the item. Councilwoman Ansari 
seconded the motion which passed unanimously, 4-0. 
 
CALL TO THE PUBLIC  
None.

FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 
None. 
 
ADJOURNMENT 
Chairwoman Pastor adjourned the meeting at 11:47 a.m. 
 
Respectfully submitted, 
 
Sara Del Valle 
Management Intern