Attachment A - Draft 2.1.23 CCI Minutes.pdf

Phoenix City Council 
Community and Cultural Investment (CCI) Subcommittee 
Summary Minutes 
Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2023 
City Council Chambers 
200 W. Jefferson St. 
Phoenix, Ariz. 
Subcommittee Members Present     
 Subcommittee Members Absent 
Councilwoman Betty Guardado, Chair 
Councilwoman Debra Stark 
Vice Mayor Yassamin Ansari 
Councilmember Carlos Garcia  
CALL TO ORDER 
Chairwoman Guardado called the Community and Cultural Investment Subcommittee to 
order at 10:03 a.m. with Councilwoman Debra Stark, Vice Mayor Yassamin Ansari and 
Councilmember Carlos Garcia present.  
Councilmember Garcia joined the meeting virtually at 11:56 a.m. 
CALL TO THE PUBLIC 
Alondra Ruiz expressed concern about mobile home park displacement and requested 
more support from the City. 
Garcia Beltran expressed concern about mobile home park displacement, rising rent 
prices in Phoenix and requested help from the City.  
Dr. Sylvia Herrera expressed concern about mobile home park displacement and 
requested a response from the City.  
Salvador Reza expressed concern about mobile home park displacement and asked 
when a meeting to discuss solutions would be scheduled.  
Councilmember Garcia asked about zoning ordinances in other cities. 
Mr. Reza discussed zoning ordinance examples in various cities.  
Chairwoman Guardado announced the meeting to discuss mobile home displacement. 
Councilmember Garcia asked if staff could research zoning cases in other cities.  
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Deputy City Manager Inger Erickson replied staff would conduct the necessary 
research. 
   
MINUTES OF MEETINGS 
1. Minutes of the Community and Cultural Investment Subcommittee Meeting 
Councilwoman Stark made a motion to approve the minutes of the Jan. 4, 2023 
Community and Cultural Investment Subcommittee meeting. Councilmember Garcia 
seconded the motion which passed unanimously, 4-0. 
INFORMATION ONLY (ITEMS 2-6)  
Items 2-6 were for information only. No councilmember requested additional 
information.  
 
2. Head Start Birth to Five Monthly Report – December 2022  
 
3. Head Start Birth to Five Program 2021-22 School Readiness Outcomes and 
Program Information Reports 
 
4. Parks and Recreation Department Preliminary Capital Improvement Program 
Budget Fiscal Years 2023-28 
 
5. Fiscal Year 2023-28 Public Art Preliminary Capital Improvement Program 
Budget 
 
6. Public Works Department Capital Improvement Program for Fiscal Years 2023-
28 
INFORMATION AND DISCUSSION (ITEM 7)  
 
7. Park Activation  
Parks and Recreation Director Cynthia Aguilar provided information about the Parks 
and Recreation Department’s efforts to activate flatland parks.  
 
Councilmember Garcia expressed support for investing in parks, commented on 2009 
parks program funding and asked about the grant process and application.   
 
Ms. Aguilar replied with a discussion of grant limits, application processes and 
procedures.  
 
Councilwoman Stark expressed support for a long-term program and discussed 
community benefits.  
 
Vice Mayor Ansari expressed support for the program and asked for clarification on 
grant eligibility and funding deadlines.

Ms. Aguilar commented on grant eligibility requirements and noted the deadline to 
spend funds would be December 2024.  
 
Chairwoman Guardado asked who could not apply for funding. 
 
Ms. Aguilar replied individuals, non-profit organizations and businesses would be 
ineligible as the grant was intended for neighborhood groups recognized by the City’s 
Neighborhood Services Department.  
 
Chairwoman Guardado discussed recreational sports league scheduling challenges and 
asked if teams would be eligible to apply for funding.   
 
Ms. Aguilar responded this could be explored if an applicant partnered with a 
neighborhood association looking to activate a park in this way.  
 
Chairwoman Guardado requested language be updated to increase clarity on how 
neighborhood leaders could take advantage of the funding.  
 
Councilmember Garcia asked if applicants would need to team up with a neighborhood 
association if they wanted to apply.  
 
Ms. Aguilar replied Councilmember Garcia was correct as long as the neighborhood 
group was listed with the City.  
 
Councilmember Garcia recommended the creation of park associations.  
 
Chairwoman Guardado asked if non-profits in the community could be included. 
 
Ms. Aguilar discussed American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding for non-profits and 
noted staff could explore the request.   
 
Chairwoman Guardado opened the floor for public comment.  
 
Samuel Gomez expressed support for equitable park programs and applauded parks for 
their potential to serve as a cultural center in the City.   
 
Thomas Kelly expressed support for park activation and engaged neighborhoods.  
 
Adrian Garcia expressed support for the program and art in parks.    
 
Dana Burns expressed support for park activation and investing in communities.  
 
Victor Vidales expressed support for park activation and programming at Circle K Park.

DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION (ITEMS 8-10) 
8. HomeServe Service Line Warranty Program 
Deputy City Manager Ginger Spencer and HomeServe National Director Brian Davis 
gave an update on HomeServe’s Service Line Warranty Program and the types of 
service it provides to City of Phoenix residents.  
 
Councilwoman Stark asked if contractors specifically work for HomeServe. 
 
Mr. Davis replied contractors worked throughout the Valley.  
 
Chairwoman Guardado asked how long the program has been at the City. 
 
Mr. Davis responded the program has been at the City for ten years. 
 
Chairwoman Guardado asked how much water the program has saved the City.  
 
Mr. Davis responded 12 million gallons of water were saved per year.  
  
Chairwoman Guardado asked how much money residents could save if the HomeServe 
program was expanded to cover all single-family homes in Phoenix. 
 
Mr. Davis replied $20 million could be saved over another decade. 
 
Chairwoman Guardado asked much water the City could save.   
 
Mr. Davis responded the City could save about 700 million gallons a year.  
 
Chairwoman Guardado asked if residents would have to opt-out of the new proposed 
program if they did not want to participate.  
 
Mr. Davis replied residents would have to opt-out.  
 
Ms. Spencer added clarification between the current and new proposed program 
offerings. 
 
Councilwoman Stark expressed concern about an opt-out program for residents with 
fixed incomes, asked if a similar program could be provided by the City and inquired 
about the vetting process for selecting a vendor. 
 
Mr. Davis discussed solutions for supporting residents who did not want to participate in 
the program.  
 
Councilwoman Stark asked why the City could not provide this service without 
outsourcing.

Ms. Spencer clarified staff wanted to introduce the new program offerings, and if there 
was interest, then it could be explored further. 
 
Councilmember Garcia asked for more information on how the program could help 
residents.  
 
Mr. Davis replied with examples of how clients have benefited from the program.  
 
Councilmember Garcia asked if HomeServe could offer financial assistance for low-
income participants. 
 
Mr. Davis responded yes and discussed the HomeServe Cares Program.  
 
Councilmember Garcia asked about HomeServe’s history.  
 
Mr. Davis replied with an overview of HomeServe’s historical partnership with cities.    
 
Chairwoman Guardado asked if an apprenticeship program could be created. 
 
Ms. Spencer replied staff could conduct an analysis to determine who would be the best 
provider for this service.  
 
Water Services Director Troy Hayes discussed the analysis that would need to be 
conducted, including clarification on liabilities.  
 
Councilwoman Stark asked what would happen to the cost if a mass of residents opted 
out of the program. 
 
Mr. Davis replied cost would not change and referenced the City of Tempe’s in-house 
Service Line Protection Program (SLiPP).  
 
Chairwoman Guardado made a motion to move the item to the full City Council, 
Councilmember Garcia seconded the motion which passed, 3-1. 
Councilwoman Stark requested a discussion about water rates occur before proceeding 
with the program.  
9. Gated Alley Program Update 
Deputy City Manager Alan Stephenson, Neighborhood Services Director Spencer Self 
and Neighborhood Services Deputy Director Yvette Roeder provided an update on the 
Gated Alley Program, including discussion of a customized gate request.  
 
Councilwoman Stark expressed support for the gated alley program and discussed the 
importance of neighborhood identities.

Chairwoman Guardado opened the floor for public comment.  
 
Tony McKenzie requested the alley in his neighborhood be elevated to the eligible list to 
be gated as soon as possible.  
 
Sandra Oviedo discussed benefits of the gated alley program in her neighborhood. 
 
Linda Blackford discussed benefits of the gated alley program in her neighborhood.  
 
Councilmember Garcia requested improvements in the signature collection process and 
asked for clarification on eligibility requirements. 
 
Mr. Self discussed technology options for the signature collection process being 
explored and eligibility requirements. 
 
Chairwoman Guardado made a motion to approve the item and include a wall-to-wall 
cleaning of each gated alley by Public Works staff with gate installation, Councilwoman 
Stark seconded the motion which passed unanimously, 4-0. 
 
10. Solid Waste Resources, Infrastructure and Financial Plan for Fiscal Years 
2022-23 through 2026-27 and Solid Waste Transfer Station Gate Rates Update 
Public Works Director Joe Giudice, Deputy Public Works Director Brandie Barrett and 
Assistant Public Works Director Felipe Moreno gave an update on the Public Works 
Department Solid Waste utility financial plan for Fiscal Years 2022-27.  
Chairwoman Guardado asked for details about the Green Clean Program. 
Mr. Moreno responded with an overview of the Green Clean Program, noting its 
potential to incentivize green waste diversion and support the City’s zero waste goals.  
Chairwoman Guardado requested Public Works staff research a progressive gate rate 
system to minimize the financial impact on residents and small businesses. She also 
asked if residents would still be eligible to bring one ton of garbage free of charge per 
month to the transfer station.  
Mr. Moreno responded the service would not be affected. 
Chairwoman Guardado asked if staff could build awareness of the service for residents.  
Chairwoman Guardado made a motion to approve the item and that Public Works staff 
research the implementation of a progressive fee system, Councilwoman Stark 
seconded the motion which passed unanimously, 4-0. 
 
CALL TO THE PUBLIC  
None. 
 
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS

Chairwoman Guardado requested an update on park rangers and the overnight 
privatized security contract. 
 
ADJOURNMENT 
Chairwoman Guardado adjourned the meeting at 12:12 p.m. 
 
Respectfully submitted, 
 
Danielle Vermeer  
Management Fellow