Attachment A - Feb. 16, 2022 Transportation, Infrastructure and Planning Subcommittee Meeting: Draft Minutes

Phoenix City Council 
Transportation, Infrastructure and Planning Subcommittee 
Summary Minutes 
Wednesday, February 16, 2022 
City Council Chambers 
200 W. Jefferson St. 
Phoenix, Ariz. 
Subcommittee Members Present                    Subcommittee Members Absent 
Councilwoman Debra Stark, Chair 
         
Vice Mayor Laura Pastor 
Councilwoman Betty Guardado 
Councilwoman Ann O’Brien         
 
 
 
CALL TO ORDER 
Chairwoman Stark called the Transportation, Infrastructure and Planning Subcommittee 
to order at 10:02 a.m. with Vice Mayor Pastor, Councilwoman Guardado, and 
Councilwoman O’Brien present.  
CALL TO THE PUBLIC 
No members of the public requested to speak for this item. 
 
MINUTES OF MEETINGS 
1. Minutes of the Transportation, Infrastructure and Planning Subcommittee 
Meeting 
Councilwoman O’Brien made a motion to approve the minutes of the Jan. 19, 2022 
Transportation, Infrastructure and Planning Subcommittee meeting. 
Councilwoman Guardado seconded the motion which passed unanimously 4-0. 
CONSENT ACTION (ITEM 2-4)  
2. Bus and Transit Furniture Advertising Revenue Contract Award 
3. Paratransit Services (Phoenix Dial-a-Ride) Contract Award 
4. Membership with the National Association of City Transportation Officials 
Councilwoman O’Brien made a motion to approve Consent Action Items 2-4. 
Councilwoman Guardado seconded the motion which passed unanimously 4-0. 
INFORMATION ONLY (ITEMS 5-11)  
5. Metro, Regional Public Transportation Authority and Maricopa Association of 
Governments Meetings

Information only. No Councilmember requested additional information. 
6. Citizen Transportation Commission Meetings 
Information only. No Councilmember requested additional information. 
7. Freeway Program Update 
Information only. No Councilmember requested additional information. 
8. Public Works Department Capital Improvement Program for the Facilities 
Management Program for Fiscal Years 2022-23 through 2026-27 
Information only. No Councilmember requested additional information. 
9. Public Transit Department Capital Improvement Program for Fiscal Years 2022-
23 through 2026-27 
Information only. No Councilmember requested additional information. 
10. Street Transportation Department Capital Improvement Program for Fiscal 
Years 2022-23 through 2026-27 
Information only. No Councilmember requested additional information. 
11. Light Rail Small Business Financial Assistance Program Pilot Update 
Information only. No Councilmember requested additional information. 
INFORMATION AND DISCUSSION (ITEMS 12-17)  
12. Drought Resiliency Infrastructure Program Update 
Water Services Director Troy Hayes, Assistant Water Services Director Brandy Kelso, 
and Deputy Water Services Director Darlene Helm presented a staff update about the 
Drought Pipeline Project. Mrs. Kelso provided a brief overview of the project, described 
the areas under construction, and spoke about the completion date. 
Mrs. Helm discussed the Drought Pipeline Project in depth and spoke about the related 
construction that took place at multiple water booster pump stations. She also described 
the design projects that took place at the 24th Street Water Treatment Plant and noted 
the hiring of artist Mary Shindell to paint a colorful mural on the wall around the facility.  
Councilwoman Guardado disconnected from the call and rejoined via video at 10:10 
a.m. 
Mrs. Helm highlighted the project area one construction site from State Route 51 
(SR 51) and Glendale Avenue. She described the site and listed the near term,

upcoming, and completed pipeline construction areas. Mrs. Helm also spoke about the 
pipeline installation area and traffic restrictions along Glendale Avenue. and 21st Street. 
Mrs. Helm highlighted project area two along 32nd Street from Shea Boulevard to 
Bell Road and discussed the travel restrictions and project timeline through 2022. She 
then spoke about the Water Services Department Public Outreach efforts, which 
included weekly email updates to over 900 residents and 400 meetings with businesses 
in the area. 
Chairwoman Stark made positive comments about the public outreach efforts made by 
the Water Services Department. 
DISCUSSION AND ACTION (ITEMS 13-17) 
13. Terminal 4 South 1 (T4S1) Concourse Food and Beverage Concessions 
Phase 1 Package 1 at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport Award 
Recommendation 
14. Terminal 4 South 1 (T4S1) Concourse Food and Beverage Concessions 
Phase 1 Package 2 at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport Award 
Recommendation 
Aviation Director Chad Makovsky gave a brief introduction of the council agenda items 
related to the Aviation Department and noted that items 13 and 14 would be discussed 
together, and items 15 and 16 would be spoken about in separate staff presentations.  
Acting Assistant Aviation Director Jay Dewitt gave an overview of the proposed food 
and beverage concessions for Terminal 4. He stated that the food and beverage 
concessions were included in Package One and Package Two. Mr. Dewitt said 
construction of new concession areas would happen in two phases and include the 
addition of a food hall, convenience store, and other concession options for customers. 
He gave a brief update of the temporary kiosk project in Terminal 4 and noted the 
kiosks provide concession options to customers during the first phase of construction. 
Deputy Aviation Director Michael Hughes discussed the solicitation goals for 
Package One and Package Two, which included improvement of the quality and variety 
of food and beverage options and optimized sales and revenue. He stated the Aviation 
Department evaluated two applicant responses for Package One and recommended 
The Grove, Inc. (TGI) and Affiliates as the awardee. Mr. Hughes described the 10-year 
contract terms which included a minimum annual guarantee and a capital investment of 
$5,204,250. He stated that the Aviation Department received three applications for 
Package Two and recommended Emerging Domestic Market Ventures, LLC as the 
awardee. Mr. Hughes described the 10-year contract terms which included a minimum 
annual guarantee and a capital investment of $693,000.

Mr. Hughes requested the subcommittee recommend the City Council to enter into a 
food and beverage lease with The Grove, Inc. (TGI) and Affiliates for Package One and 
Emerging Domestic Market Ventures, LLC for Package Two. 
Gonzalo Delamelena noted their excitement to be selected as part of Package 2 and 
thanked the Council for a small business opportunity at Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport. 
Nina Madonia noted their excitement to be selected as part of Package 1 and thanked 
Council for the opportunity. 
Councilwoman O’Brien motioned to approve staff recommendations for Item 13. 
Councilwoman Guardado seconded the motion, which passed unanimously 4-0.  
Councilwoman O’Brien motioned to approve staff recommendations for Item 14. 
Councilwoman Guardado seconded the motion, which passed unanimously 4-0. 
15. Terminal 4 South 1 (T4S1) Concourse Retail Concessions Phase 1 at Phoenix 
Sky Harbor International Airport Award Recommendation 
Acting Assistant Aviation Director Jay Dewitt introduced the first phase of the Terminal 4 
retail concession award recommendation, composed of two retail spaces for a news 
and convenience shop and technology store.  
Deputy Aviation Director Michael Hughes stated the Aviation Department received five 
applicants for both retail spaces and ultimately recommended The Marshall Retail 
Group, LLC dba Uptown Phoenix and The Marshall Retail Group, LLC dba InMotion for 
the package. He spoke about the 10-year contract term which included a minimum 
annual guarantee and a capital investment of $2,802,188. 
Mr. Hughes requested the Subcommittee recommended the City Council enter into a 
retail concessions lease with The Marshal Retail Group, LLC. 
Ziad El-Assad noted their excitement to be awarded the contract for the retail 
concessions space in Terminal 4. 
Councilwoman O’Brien motioned to approve staff recommendations for Item 15. 
Councilwoman Guardado seconded the motion, which passed unanimously 4-0. 
16. Terminal 4 South 1 (T4S1) Common-Use Airport Lounge at Phoenix Sky 
Harbor International Airport Award Recommendation 
Acting Assistant Aviation Director Jay Dewitt introduced the proposed common-use 
airport lounge available to any customer for a fee.  
Deputy Aviation Director Michael Hughes discussed the solicitation goals, which 
included the development of a modern and sustainable “World Class Facility” and 
access to each customer for a fee. He noted that staff received four responses, with the

evaluation panel selecting AD Partnership, LLC DBA Sapphire Lounge by The Club. 
Mr. Hughes described the 10-year contract terms which included a minimum annual 
guarantee and a capital investment of $5 million. 
Mr. Hughes requested the Subcommittee recommend to City Council to enter a Lounge 
Concessions Lease with AD Partnership, LLC. 
Chris Gwilliam expressed their excitement to be awarded the lounge concessions lease 
and thanked the Council.  
Councilwoman O’Brien motioned to approve staff recommendations for Item 16. 
Councilwoman Guardado seconded the motion, which passed unanimously 4-0. 
17. Consideration of Citizen Petition Related to Action Items on Procedures for 
Unsheltered Residents 
Human Services Director Marchelle Franklin gave a staff presentation in response to a 
Citizen Petition submitted by resident Stacey Champion. She discussed the ten 
considerations outlined in the citizen petition aimed at services near the Human 
Services Campus and homelessness. Ms. Franklin spoke about the efforts taken by the 
department to address each issue highlighted in the citizen petition, including street 
cleanups, restrooms and hand washing stations, clean potable water, and the removal 
of chains, poles, and no trespassing signs. 
Public Works Director Joe Giudice provided an update on the increased number of 
waste receptacles near the Human Services Campus. He noted that waste receptacles 
were accessible 7 days a week from 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. and were cleaned twice a 
day. 
Interim Deputy Human Services director Scott Hall provided an update on efforts to 
provide cleaning materials to individuals experiencing homelessness, which included 
masks and garbage bag distribution. He spoke about providing storage bins for 
belongings and noted the City provided 300 new containers to the Human Services 
Campus for the safe storage program. Mr. Hall discussed the involvement of the 
Police Department with street cleanings and managing safety and noted that additional 
roadway signs and high visibility markings had been installed near the campus. He 
discussed the solutions-based focus group that creates strategies to address 
homelessness and the newly created workgroup to discuss how to improve cleanups.  
Stacey Champion noted the technological barriers that those experiencing 
homelessness had in accessing virtual City Council meetings. She spoke about the 
experience of an unsheltered 72-year-old woman. Ms. Champion noted the increase of 
unsheltered individuals around the Human Services Campus, including veterans, elderly 
individuals, and persons with disabilities. She highlighted road safety issues near the 
campus and encouraged the Council to act.

Elizabeth Venable thanked the City for accommodating unsheltered individuals near the 
Human Services Campus. She highlighted experiences of unsheltered individuals who 
stated they had their belongings thrown out by the Police Department. Ms. Venable 
asked the Council to provide more storage options for unsheltered individuals around 
the City. 
Jeremy Thacker commended Stacey Champion on her work. He noted his concern for 
the citizen petition process.  
Faith Kearns thanked staff for additional restrooms and sanitation areas near the 
Human Services Campus. She asked staff to help provide shelters for individuals 
experiencing homelessness who also experience a disability.  
Frank Urban thanked staff for additional restrooms and sanitation areas near the 
Human Services Campus. He noted his experience with having his belongings thrown 
out by the Police Department and asked for more storage bins for individuals 
experiencing homelessness.  
Jessica Spencer stated her frustration with the process of attending and presenting at 
virtual Council Meetings. She noted accessibility issues with the virtual format.  
Nicole Rodriguez noted her support for the citizen petition and stated her concern for 
heat impacts on unsheltered individuals as summer approaches. She asked the City to 
create an engaged steering committee for affordable housing in Phoenix. 
Chairwoman Stark asked staff for a routine update of the unsheltered population near 
the Human Services Campus.  
Deputy City Manager Gina Montes recommended a routine update to the Community 
and Cultural Investment Subcommittee as well as through the general information 
reports in the Council packets.  
Councilwoman O’Brien asked when the homelessness task force was created. 
Mrs. Montes replied it was created in January 2021 and would update the Community 
and Cultural Investment Subcommittee in April.  
Councilwoman O’Brien thanked staff for providing additional garbage bins and asked if 
they were full when the City conducts trash pick-up. 
Mr. Giudice stated there were two incidences where one bin was overfilled and worked 
with the campus for additional trash bin service. 
Councilwoman O’Brien asked how many storage bins there were at the Andre House 
facility.

Mrs. Montes replied she did not have the information on hand and would provide it to 
the Subcommittee members after the meeting. 
CALL TO THE PUBLIC  
No members of the public requested to speak for this item. 
 
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 
None. 
 
ADJOURNMENT 
Chairwoman Stark adjourned the meeting at 11:21 a.m. 
 
Respectfully submitted, 
 
Cooper Payne 
Management Intern