Attachment A - Nov. 3, 2021 CCI Minutes

Phoenix City Council 
Community and Cultural Investment (CCI) Subcommittee 
Summary Minutes 
Wednesday, Nov. 3, 2021 
City Council Chambers 
200 W. Jefferson St. 
Phoenix, Ariz. 
Subcommittee Members Present     
 Subcommittee Members Absent 
Councilwoman Betty Guardado, Chair 
Vice Mayor Carlos Garcia       
Councilwoman Debra Stark 
Councilwoman Yassamin Ansari 
CALL TO ORDER 
Chairwoman Guardado began by thanking Councilwoman Ansari for her efforts towards 
sustainability and her attendance at the COP26 Climate Summit. 
Councilwoman Ansari discussed the significance of climate change, the purpose of the 
summit to address related challenges, the role of cities in combating climate change 
and international policy decisions made at the summit. 
Chairwoman Guardado thanked Councilwoman Ansari again and called the Community 
and Cultural investment Subcommittee to order at 10:05 a.m. with Vice Mayor Carlos 
Garcia, Councilwoman Debra Stark and Councilwoman Yassamin Ansari present.  
CALL TO THE PUBLIC 
None. 
MINUTES OF MEETINGS 
1. Minutes of the Community and Cultural Investment Subcommittee Meeting
Councilwoman Stark made a motion to approve the minutes of the Oct. 6, 2021
Community and Cultural Investment Subcommittee meeting. Vice Mayor Garcia
seconded the motion which passed unanimously, 4 to 0.
CONSENT ACTION (ITEMS 2-3) 
Items 2-3 were for consent action. No presentations were planned, but staff was 
available to answer questions. 
2. Request Approval for the Head Start Birth to Five Program to Purchase Capital
Equipment over $5,000
3. Arizona State Parks Heritage Funds
Attachment A

Councilwoman Stark made a motion to approve Items 2 and 3. Vice Mayor Garcia 
seconded the motion which passed unanimously, 4 to 0. 
INFORMATION ONLY (ITEMS 4-5) 
4. Head Start Birth to Five Monthly Report - September 2021 
Information only. No Councilmember requested additional information. 
5. StartUpPHX Program 
Information only. No Councilmember requested additional information. 
INFORMATION AND DISCUSSION (ITEM 6) 
6. Phoenix Outstanding Youth Leader of the Year Program 
Youth and Education Manager Tim Valencia presented an update on the Phoenix 
Outstanding Youth Leader of the Year program, formerly known as the Outstanding 
Young Man/Young Woman Award. He outlined the purpose and structure of the 
program, highlighted the accomplishments of program alumni, and discussed recent 
changes to make the program more inclusive, respond to the COVID-19 pandemic, and 
incorporate mentorship opportunities. He explained how youth could apply to the 
program and how councilmembers could assist the program.  
Chairwoman Guardado opened the floor to subcommittee questions and comments. 
Councilwoman Ansari thanked staff for their efforts and recognized the importance of 
the inclusive rebranding and ongoing leadership development in the program. 
Vice Mayor Garcia expressed his appreciation of the program and its efforts towards 
being more inclusive. 
Chairwoman Guardado thanked staff and voiced her support of the mentorship 
opportunities within the program. She indicated that the subcommittee would assist in 
marketing the program. 
DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION (ITEMS 7-8) 
7. Request to Issue Shopping Cart Retrieval Contract RFP 
Neighborhood Services Department Director Spencer Self introduced the item and 
Deputy Director Bob Lozier. 
Mr. Lozier described the Shopping Cart Retrieval Program goals and tactics, utilizing 
retrieval heat maps. He explained the retrieval process and fee structure, noting that 
program costs and carts retrieved had increased over time.

Mr. Self requested that the subcommittee recommend City Council approval to initiate a 
Request for Proposals for a new five-year contract for the Shopping Cart Retrieval 
Program to succeed the current contract expiring in November 2022. 
Chairwoman Guardado opened the floor to subcommittee questions and comments. 
Councilwoman Stark asked how the program responded to carts containing personal 
belongings. 
Mr. Self explained that the program received requests to retrieve abandoned carts, 
evaluated if a cart contained personal belongings, retrieved empty carts, and tagged 
carts containing belongings. He indicated that if a tagged cart had not moved and the 
tag remained intact after at least 24 hours, it would be considered abandoned property, 
and the cart would be retrieved. He also noted that moved tagged carts or those with 
removed tags would not be retrieved, as this indicated they were in use. 
Councilwoman Ansari asked about the reasons for abandoned shopping carts. 
Mr. Self indicated that individuals may use carts to transport purchased goods, transfer 
personal belongings, or carry waste, and the carts may be abandoned after use. 
Councilwoman Ansari expressed her support for the program and suggested the 
exploration of measures to prevent abandoned carts, such as providing additional social 
services in areas with many cart retrievals or distributing free transit passes to retailers 
to prevent carts left at transit stops.  
Vice Mayor Garcia asked about the Shopping Cart Retrieval Program scope of work, 
particularly related to carts found in canals. 
Mr. Self stated that the City retrieved carts from a variety of areas, and he deferred to 
Mr. Lozier to provide additional detail. 
Mr. Lozier explained that the City collaborated with utilities controlling canals to address 
any carts found in canals. He indicated that staff could provide more details about 
specific canals and areas if needed. 
Chairwoman Guardado thanked staff for their efforts and recognized the importance of 
the program. 
Councilwoman Ansari made a motion to approve the item. Councilwoman Stark 
seconded the motion which passed unanimously, 4 to 0. 
8. CARES Act Community Development Block Grant Reallocation 
Neighborhood Services Department Director Spencer Self and Deputy Director 
Wathsna Sayasane presented on the available Community Development Block Grant 
Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CDBG-CV) funding and proposed

programs. Mr. Self introduced the item as a follow up to a previous update on strategies 
to address homelessness in the City. 
Ms. Sayasane then described the CDBG-CV funding program requirements, previously 
approved CDBG-CV programs, and the remaining funding amount. She discussed 
proposed programs, including funding previously unawarded grant proposals for shelter 
operations, initiating an open application Request for Proposals (RFP) for shelter 
acquisition projects, and issuing a similar open application RFP for public facility 
improvements to reduce disease transmission in non-profits. She explained the 
potential timeline of amending the Annual Action Plan and beginning the procurement 
process for the proposed programs. 
Ms. Sayasane requested that the subcommittee recommend City Council approval of 
the proposed reallocation of CDBG-CV funding and for staff to take all necessary 
actions required by the Department of Housing and Urban Development.  
Chairwoman Guardado opened the floor to subcommittee questions and comments. 
Councilwoman Ansari asked if the public facility improvements procurement process 
would ensure the use of energy efficient upgrades. 
Mr. Self stated that energy efficiency had not been identified as a part of the RFP and 
that it could be included in award scoring criteria. He noted that CDBG-CV funded 
projects must respond to challenges associated with the COVID-19 pandemic and that 
many facilities needing improvements may also benefit from energy efficient upgrades. 
Councilwoman Ansari indicated that the program could be an opportunity to reduce 
stationary emissions as directed within the Climate Action Plan. 
Chairwoman Guardado asked how information about the public facility improvement 
funding would be shared with local schools. 
Mr. Self explained that staff would work with the Youth and Education Office to ensure 
that all schools had access to funding information and that additional organizations 
identified by councilmembers would be added to procurement communications. 
Chairwoman Guardado stated that she would provide staff information about specific 
schools that may benefit from the program. 
Councilwoman Stark made a motion to approve the item. Councilwoman Ansari 
seconded the motion which passed unanimously, 4 to 0. 
 
CALL TO THE PUBLIC  
None. 
 
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS

None. 
 
ADJOURNMENT 
Chairwoman Guardado adjourned the meeting at 10:40 a.m. 
 
Respectfully submitted, 
 
Sara Del Valle 
Management Intern