Attachment A - Feb. 15, 2023 TIP Minutes

Phoenix City Council 
Transportation, Infrastructure, and Planning (TIP) Subcommittee 
Summary Minutes 
Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2023 
City Council Chambers 
200 W. Jefferson St. 
Phoenix, Ariz. 
Subcommittee Members Present     
 Subcommittee Members Absent 
Councilwoman Debra Stark, Chair 
Councilwoman Ann O’Brien  
Councilwoman Laura Pastor 
Councilwoman Betty Guardado 
CALL TO ORDER 
Chairwoman Stark called the Transportation, Infrastructure, and Planning 
Subcommittee to order at 10:05 a.m. with Councilwoman Laura Pastor, Councilwoman 
Betty Guardado, and Councilwoman Ann O’Brien present.  
CALL TO THE PUBLIC 
None. 
PUBLIC COMMENT  
Mr. Justin Wilson expressed concerns about vehicle speeds on 7th Avenue, asking the 
City to explore ways to reduce speed and improve safety.  
  MINUTES OF MEETINGS 
1. Minutes of the Transportation, Infrastructure, and Planning Subcommittee
Meeting
Councilwoman Guardado motioned to approve the minutes of the Jan. 18, 2023, 
Transportation, Infrastructure, and Planning Subcommittee meeting. Councilwoman 
Pastor seconded the motion, which passed unanimously, 4-0. 
CONSENT ACTION (ITEMS 2-3) 
Items 2-4 were for consent action. No presentations were planned, but City staff was 
available to answer questions. 
2. Amend City Ordinance G-3446 - Scalloped Streets
Consent only. No Councilmember requested additional information. 
Attachment A

3. 2023 Membership with the National Association of City Transportation 
Officials 
 
Consent only. No Councilmember requested additional information. 
 
Councilwoman O’Brien motioned to approve consent items 2-3. Councilwoman Pastor 
seconded the motion, which passed unanimously, 4-0. 
INFORMATION ONLY (ITEMS 4-10)  
 
4. Metro, Regional Public Transportation Authority and Maricopa 
Association of Governments Meetings 
 
Information only. No Councilmember requested additional information. 
 
5. Citizens Transportation Commission Meetings 
 
Information only. No Councilmember requested additional information. 
 
6. Freeway Program Update 
 
Information only. No Councilmember requested additional information. 
 
7. Aviation Department Five-Year Capital Improvement Program 
 
Information only. No Councilmember requested additional information. 
         
8. Public Works Department Capital Improvement Program for Fiscal 
Years 2023-28 
 
Information only. No Councilmember requested additional information. 
 
9. Public Transit Department Capital Improvement Program for Fiscal 
Years 2023-24 through 2027-28 
 
Information only. No Councilmember requested additional information. 
 
10. HomeServe Service Line Warranty Program 
 
Information only. No Councilmember requested additional information.

INFORMATION AND DISCUSSION (ITEMS 11-13)  
 
11. Aviation Land Reuse Update 
 
Deputy City Manager Mario Paniagua invited Aviation Services Director Chad 
Makovsky, Aviation Services Deputy Director Jordan Feld, Community and Economic 
Development Director Christine Mackay, and Courtney Carter of the Community and 
Economic Development Department to discuss item 11.  
 
Mr. Makovsky discussed the Sky Harbor Airport’s growth, its $38 billion annual 
economic output, and the 57,000 direct and indirect jobs it provides. He also noted how 
the City has collaborated with the local community, the Federal Aviation Administration 
(FAA), and the City Council to acquire some 800 parcels west of the airport as part of a 
previous program for properties exposed to high noise levels. 
 
Mr. Feld discussed the City’s Aviation Land Reuse strategy that lasted three years and 
brought various stakeholders into the planning and revitalization process.  
 
Ms. Mackay discussed the City’s plan to ensure the revitalization process meets the 
communities’ vision of the area. She noted plans to bring mixed-use residential 
developments, entertainment, and recreation facilities and to make Aviation-owned 
parcels more contiguous. 
 
Mr. Carter gave an update on the Aviation Land Reuse Strategy, noting the work of the 
2021 task force, pre-development actions, development process, and timeline. 
 
Councilwoman Pastor asked for clarification on how the City plans to engage with 
community members who have properties next to Aviation-owned parcels. 
 
Mr. Carter replied staff plans to connect property owners near the Aviation’s empty lots 
with funding resources they could utilize in their revitalization efforts as part of the City’s 
outreach initiative.  
 
Councilwoman Guardado acknowledged Councilmember Garcia for his work on this 
item, particularly his involvement in helping create the Aviation Land Reuse Task Force. 
She expressed support for item 11.   
 
Councilwoman Pastor recognized Councilmember Garcia for his leadership on this item 
and for involving the neighborhood in the process. She commented on the history of the 
area and her familiarity with the neighborhoods. She applauded the City for its land 
reuse revitalization efforts.  
 
Councilwoman Pastor asked when the FAA issued the letter permitting mixed-use 
housing development in that area.

Mr. Feld answered the FAA issued the letter in February 2018, informing the City that it 
could develop a mixed-use residential on Jefferson and 14th Street.  
 
Councilwoman Pastor suggested the City explore additional housing opportunities in 
that area on 7th Street as part of the neighborhood revitalization strategy.  
 
Councilwoman O’Brien asked for clarification on the different levels of noise contours 
the City has implemented over the years.   
 
Mr. Feld gave an overview of noise contours since 1989. 
 
Councilwoman O’Brien expressed support for item 11.   
 
12. Stormwater Excise Tax Assessment Update 
 
Mr. Paniagua invited Deputy City Manager Alan Stephenson, Planning and 
Development Director Joshua Bednarek, and Tricia Balluff with the Office of 
Environmental Programs to discuss this item.    
 
Mr. Stephenson introduced item 12, noting the Stormwater Executive Committee meets 
quarterly to examine existing stormwater discharges to ensure the City complies with 
state and federal regulations. 
 
Ms. Balluff gave a presentation on the Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4), 
the City’s stormwater permit regulations, and the proposed increase in the stormwater 
excise tax. 
 
Councilwoman Pastor asked for clarifications on one of the slides indicating that the 
excise tax would help Water Services hire two new staff for community outreach and 
reporting.      
 
Ms. Balluff replied that Water Services would need two additional staff to meet the 
expanded permit requirements.  
 
Councilwoman Pastor inquired about the type of outreach the new staff would be doing. 
 
Mr. Stephenson answered the new staff would focus on stormwater management 
education and enforcement as part of complying with the Arizona Department of 
Environmental Quality permit requirement.      
 
Chairwoman Stark asked if this stormwater program included other kinds of water that 
runs into the drains.

Water Services Director Troy Hayes replied the two outreach positions would be 
targeted to the stormwater program.  
 
Mr. Bednarek discussed the MS4 requirements, including developing post-construction 
water controls such as retention and detention basins and stormwater pre-treatment 
facilities. He added the excise tax would support new staff positions, equipment and 
supplies, training, and educational outreach.  
 
Mr. Stephenson discussed the type of public outreach and training required for the 
excise tax proposal, including collaborating with Water Services and training the private 
sector on submitting planning and development documents.   
 
Chairwoman Stark asked how staff plans to differentiate stormwater management 
education and enforcement outreach and the excise tax proposal.  
 
Mr. Stephenson replied that the City would clarify those outreach efforts, and residents 
would receive adequate information.   
 
Councilwoman Pastor asked the Law Department if the Subcommittee could legally give 
department directors the authority to increase rates within a specified timeframe. 
Chief Counsel David  Benton replied he would find the answer for the Subcommittee.  
 
Councilwoman O’Brien asked for clarification on the City’s stormwater permit 
requirements and regulations.  
 
Ms. Balluff responded the new requirements include authority over existing 
infrastructure and post-construction controls, namely retention and detention basins. 
 
Councilwoman O’Brien emphasized the need for the City to inform the public of the new 
stormwater permit requirements and the requirements are from the federal government 
and the state, not the City.  
 
13. Water Services Department’s Financial Plan Update and Water 
Allowance Adjustment 
 
Chairwoman Stark invited Deputy City Manager Karen Peters and Mr. Hayes to provide 
an update on item 13. 
 
Mr. Hayes gave an overview of the City’s water and wastewater services financial plans, 
including utility and maintenance operations in FY2023 and increased costs associated 
with inflationary pressures. He compared the City’s proposed water and wastewater rate 
increases to similar cities and noted Phoenix ranks in the middle for water rates and on 
the lower end for wastewater.

Councilwoman Pastor asked if there were programs or incentives that could help 
residents lower their water bills.  
 
Mr. Hayes mentioned landscape watering guide tools and adjusting how properties are 
watered.  He  noted new conservation initiatives and rebate incentives the City will be 
rolling out this summer, which included a toilet rebate program, installation of new 
irrigation controllers, and free xeriscape landscaping plans.  
 
Chairwoman Stark asked if staff would participate in council district community 
engagement meetings as part of public outreach efforts. 
 
Mr. Hayes answered yes.   
 
Councilwoman Guardado stressed the importance of going out to the community and 
thoroughly explaining the proposed water and wastewater rate increases before 
returning this item to the City Council for a vote. She suggested staff bring the item back 
to the March 15 TIP Subcommittee meeting to provide an update on the City’s outreach 
plans.  
 
Councilwoman O’Brien asked for clarification on the City’s plan to bring this item to the 
March 21 Council Policy Session for consideration to increase water and wastewater 
rates and set a public hearing date. 
 
Ms. Peters replied that the March 21 vote sets the hearing date at which Council votes 
on the proposed rate increase currently scheduled on May 31.  
 
Councilwoman Pastor asked how staff selected the May 31 date.  
 
Mr. Hayes said staff chose May 31 for Council to vote on the proposed rate increase 
during the current fiscal year. 
 
Councilwoman Pastor inquired who chose May 31 as the date Council votes on the rate 
increase.  
 
Ms. Peters responded that it was a collaboration of Citywide offices and the wastewater 
advisory committee that decided May 31 was the optimal date. 
 
Councilwoman Pastor asked if the vote could be moved to June or July to address the 
Subcommittee’s concerns regarding community outreach.    
 
Chairwoman Stark emphasized the need for robust community outreach, suggesting the 
May 31 Council vote be pushed back.  
 
Councilwoman Guardado asked about the number of delinquent accounts.

Mr. Hayes replied there are about 6,000 accounts representing $4 million in unpaid city 
services bills. 
 
Councilwoman Guardado suggested that staff develop a comprehensive plan to help 
residents pay their city services bill. 
 
Councilwoman O’Brien asked if staff could bring this item during the April 11 Council 
Policy Session meeting. 
 
Ms. Peters replied that would be possible. 
 
Councilwoman O’Brien invited staff to attend Council District 1 and discuss the 
Colorado River water shortage and the City’s efforts to deliver safe water to residents.    
 
     
CALL TO THE PUBLIC  
None. 
 
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 
 
ADJOURNMENT 
 
Chairwoman Stark adjourned the meeting at 11:52 a.m. 
 
Respectfully submitted, 
 
Yusuf Dirow, Management Fellow