Attachment A - Draft June 1, 2022 CCI Minutes

Phoenix City Council 
Community and Cultural Investment Subcommittee 
Summary Minutes 
Wednesday, June 1, 2022 
City Council Chambers 
200 W. Jefferson St. 
Phoenix, Ariz. 
Subcommittee Members Present     
 Subcommittee Members Absent 
Councilwoman Betty Guardado, Chair 
Councilmember Carlos Garcia 
Councilwoman Debra Stark 
Councilwoman Yassamin Ansari       
CALL TO ORDER 
Chairwoman Guardado called the Community and Cultural Investment Subcommittee to 
order at 10:06 a.m. with Councilwoman Stark, Councilwoman Ansari, and 
Councilmember Garcia present.  
CALL TO THE PUBLIC 
No call to the public 
MINUTES OF MEETINGS 
1. Minutes of the Community and Cultural Investment Subcommittee Meeting
Councilwoman Stark made a motion to approve the minutes of Community and Cultural
Investment Subcommittee meeting. Councilmember Garcia seconded the motion, which
passed unanimously 4-0.
CONSENT ACTION (ITEMS 2-4) 
2. Request Approval of the Head Start Birth to Five ERSEA Plan Updates
3. Artist Fabrication, Construction Oversight and Installation Contract for
Eastlake Park Streetscape Arts Project
4. 2015-20 Consolidated Plan’s 2019 Annual Action Plan CARES Act Amendment
Councilwoman Ansari made a motion to approve consent action items. Councilwoman
Stark seconded the motion, which passed unanimously 4-0.
Attachment A

INFORMATION ONLY (ITEM 5) 
5. Head Start Birth to Five Monthly Report – April 2022 
 
No questions were asked.  
DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION (ITEM 10) 
Chairwoman Guardado made a motion to hear Item 10 to be heard as the first 
discussion item. Councilmember Garcia seconded the motion, which passed 
unanimously 4-0. 
10. Annual Neighborhood Services Code Enforcement Policy Review 
Neighborhood Services Director Spencer Self and Deputy Director Bob Lozier gave a 
staff presentation regarding the annual neighborhood services code enforcement policy 
review. 
Mr. Lozier provided a brief review of the code enforcement policy, which provides 
enforcement guidelines for neighborhood preservation, zoning, animal, and businesses 
ordinances. He also gave an overview of the standard code enforcement process and 
proposed an additional process that addresses code compliance issues with recidivist 
persons or properties. Mr. Lozier discussed other policy updates related to the 
department mission statement and code violation reporting.  
Mr. Self requested the Subcommittee recommend City Council approval of the 
Neighborhood Services Department Code Enforcement Policy as revised.  
Councilwoman Ansari asked if there would be updates to code enforcement policy 
related to individuals experiencing homelessness.  
Mr. Self replied that homelessness was not a crime and noted the Neighborhood 
Services Department would seek partnerships with people housing homeless 
individuals. He stated that staff would work through the year to address this issue 
through department policy.  
Councilwoman Ansari asked if staff could create short term guidelines for the 
department related to individuals experiencing homelessness before the policy was 
completed at the end of the year.  
Mr. Self replied the department would develop written guidelines and training for code 
enforcement inspectors related to homeless individuals.  
Councilwoman Ansari asked about code enforcement related to animal neglect and 
tethering. She noted the Arizona Humane Society would respond to those issues but 
asked if the Neighborhood Services Department would need to create policies to 
address those issues if the Humane Society contract ends on June 15.

Mr. Self replied the Neighborhood Services Department would not need to update the 
policy before the expiration of the Human Society contract. He stated the department 
could continue to enhance its outreach efforts and noted the enforcement policy would 
not need to be changed.  
Councilmember Garcia asked about language barriers related to Neighborhood 
Services Department citations and inquired about the current translation services the 
department had to offer.  
Mr. Self replied that staff provided translation services related to some documents and 
in person services and noted that the department was in the process of reviewing all 
documentation and services to provide translation.  
Mr. Lozier noted the department placed an emphasis on bilingual applicants throughout 
the hiring process and stated that staff had access to a translator application on their 
cell phones for in person interactions.  
Mr. Self highlighted the language access plan, which allows for the translation of 
multiple language for different department forms.  
Councilmember Garcia noted translation services for citations was critical.  
Chairwoman Guardado asked how the department addresses citations that were 
received by residents who may speak a different language and not understand the 
citation language.  
Mr. Self replied the department maintained above 95 percent voluntary code 
compliance rate because staff connects with all residents to overcome language 
barriers. 
Chairwoman Guardado asked if there were enough department inspectors to work with 
residents to avoid compliance citations. 
Mr. Self replied that staffing requirements related to citations were being evaluated but 
that the department received 50,000 compliance cases each year with 50 inspectors. 
He stated the department will ensure that resources were distributed equitably 
throughout the City.  
Councilwoman Guardado stated the department should continue to evaluate staffing 
efforts to ensure services were provided fairly.  
Councilwoman Ansari made a motion to approve the staff recommendation. 
Councilmember Garcia seconded the motion, which passed unanimously 4-0.

INFORMATION AND DISCUSSION (ITEMS 6-9) 
6. Solid Waste Contained Collections Citywide Reroute 
Public Works Director Joe Giudice, Assistant Director Felipe Moreno, and Solid Waste 
Administrator Lorizelda Stoeller provided a staff presentation on the solid waste 
contained collection citywide reroute.  
Mr. Moreno gave a brief operational overview of the current solid waste collection route, 
noting the City served 418,000 homes with 271 solid waste equipment operators. He 
stated the reroute was due to growing population in the city, and he described benefits 
of the reroute, including redistributed workloads, operational efficiencies, continued 
customer service, and matching service demands. Mr. Moreno said that 80 percent of 
customers would experience day of collection change, but there would be no impact to 
bulk trash or household hazardous waste pickup.  
Ms. Stoeller spoke about community outreach efforts made by the department, including 
door hangers, social media, newsletters, and websites in both English and Spanish. 
She described the timeline of the reroute plan including the launch date of October 3, 
2022. 
7. Parks and Recreation Summer Programs Update 
Parks and Recreation Director Cynthia Aguilar and Assistant Directors Tracee Hall and 
Martin Whitfield gave a staff update on the Parks and Recreation summer programs. 
Mr. Whitfield discussed the City-sponsored all day summer camp programs that occur 
Monday through Friday from May to July. He noted there were 24 summer camp sites 
throughout the City and stated the program was for youth ages six to 12 and cost $0 to 
$80 per week. Mr. Whitfield discussed the various programming efforts at the summer 
camp which included field trips, themed weeks, and onsite events such as carnivals and 
water days. He also spoke about the outreach efforts on social media, flyers shared at 
park events and schools, and email. 
Ms. Hall spoke about the 2022 aquatics season, which started in June and ends in 
September. She highlighted the 14 pool locations throughout the City and discussed 
swim lessons offered. Ms. Hall noted the marketing outreach for swim lessons, including 
social media, flyers, and interviews with local media.  
Chairwoman Guardado asked if there was a lifeguard and pool supervisor recruitment 
plan for the 2023 pool season.

Ms. Hall replied staff was continuously recruiting for lifeguards and promoting the 
Phoenix junior lifeguard academy. She noted the department was focused on rebuilding 
the lifeguard academy program at the City.  
Chairwoman Guardado asked if staff had considered promoting lifeguards as pool 
supervisors to address the two-year requirement for pool supervisors.   
Ms. Hall replied yes.  
Chairwoman Guardado asked staff to create a recruitment plan and share it with the 
committee in the fall. She stated that the department should open 80 percent to 90 
percent of all City Pools next swim season. Chairwoman Guardado asked if the pools 
were operating at full capacity for the 2022 swim season.  
Ms. Hall replied that was correct, and there was no longer a reservation system to use 
City pools.  
Chairwoman Guardado asked if the department was promoting reduced summer camp 
prices for families. 
Mr. Whitfield stated the department goal was to not turn any youth away and staff would 
work with families to find payment solutions.  
Chairwoman Guardado asked if the summer camps were at full capacity for 2022.  
Mr. Whitfield noted that summer camps were currently at 47 percent capacity.  
Ms. Aguilar stated the department would begin advertising half day summer camp 
options at a reduced cost.  
8. Update on Supply Shortages in the Colorado River 
9. Water Conservation Update 
Items 8 and 9 were heard together.  
Deputy City Manager Karen Peters, Water Services Director Troy Hayes, Water 
Resources Management Advisor Cynthia Campbell, and Principal Planner Maxwell 
Wilson gave a staff update of the supply shortages in the Colorado River and a water 
conservation update.  
Ms. Campbell discussed the long-term water resource planning efforts related to 
Colorado River shortages. She stated the City received 58 percent of water from the 
Salt and Verde Rivers, 40 percent from the Colorado River, and two percent from 
groundwater. Ms. Campbell noted the Colorado River was experiencing the driest 
conditions in over 1,200 years and the Bureau of Reclamation would take extraordinary 
measures to protect water delivery capability and hydropower generation.

Mr. Hayes discussed prior City responses to drought, noting the establishment of the 
Colorado River Resiliency Fund by the City Council in 2014. Mr. Hayes declared a 
Stage 1 Water Alert. He stated that Phoenix did not have a water shortage and noted 
the Stage 1 alert would not mandate water restrictions but focus on sustainable growth 
and increase water conservation efforts. Mr. Hayes outlined multiple Stage 1 strategies, 
including marketing efforts in a Phoenix news release, paid advertising, public meetings, 
and community outreach events. He stated the City was prepared and committed to 
water efficiency.  
Mr. Wilson began the water conservation update and spoke about population growth 
and its impact on water usage. He presented multiple examples of how the City had 
taken action to conserve water and noted the Phoenix conservation plan included three 
phases. Mr. Wilson spoke about projects included in the Phase 1, such as the 
landscape contract pilot project, water education from the cloud, and the water 
wranglers program. He discussed Phase 2 programs, such as the smart irrigation 
controller subsidy, expansion of the Homeowner Association (HOA) efficiency checkup 
program, and the commercial cooling tower program. Mr. Wilson highlighted programs 
in Phase 3, including the expanded toilet program, improved youth education, and 
updated building codes program.  
Councilwoman Stark asked if the smart irrigation controller subsidy was available for 
HOAs. 
Mr. Wilson stated it was not available for HOAs but would be in the future.  
Councilwoman Stark asked if the City had worked with Maricopa County or the State 
government to install cooling towers. 
Mr. Wilson stated the City had not communicated with Maricopa County or the State 
government regarding the installation of cooling towers and noted the program was still 
small and in need of pilot programs before expanding.  
Councilwoman Stark encouraged staff to form partners with the County and State 
governments as the program expanded.  
Councilmember Garcia asked about the factors that move the City between the four 
stages of the drought management plan.  
Mr. Hayes replied that rising water levels in Lake Mead would move the City out of the 
Stage 1 water alert. He stated that if the City had to begin utilizing drought resources, it 
would push the City to a Stage 2 water warning. Mr. Hayes mentioned the 2026 
stakeholder water reconciliation meeting and was hopeful that regional partners would 
create long term solutions. 
Councilmember Garcia asked how other cities in Arizona compare to Phoenix as it 
relates to water conservation.

Mr. Hayes replied that drought impacted cities differently due to area and availability of 
resources.  
Ms. Campbell stated Phoenix was one of the most robust cities in Arizona and noted 
that other cities may be worse off and begin to utilize groundwater reserves.  
Councilmember Garcia asked if there were other cities more dependent on Colorado 
River water.  
Ms. Campbell replied many central cities utilize Salt River Project (SRP) and Arizona 
Public Service (APS) water, whereas the City of Tucson utilizes only Colorado River 
water and groundwater. 
Councilmember Garcia asked if staff could speak to water usage in residential areas 
versus commercial spaces.  
Mr. Hayes replied that five percent to six percent of City water was used for industrial 
purposes, or 250 industrial customers total. He noted that interior plumbing and cooling 
towers were the major uses of industrial water.  
Councilmember Garcia asked the impact of new business growth on water usage. 
Mr. Hayes replied it was important to establish sustainable growth and growing in a way 
that does not put the greatly impact the City water portfolio. 
Councilmember Garcia asked if the City had any progress related to sustainable water 
technologies and turning waste water into drinking water.  
Mr. Hayes replied waste water was currently being used in efficient ways like cooling 
the Palo Verde Nuclear Plant or irrigation. He stated the department was actively trying 
to turn waste water into drinking water and noted the Cave Creek Water Reclamation 
Plant would begin operations in 2025.  Mr. Hayes also stated the City was working with 
the State government to create regulations related to turning waste water into drinking 
water.  
Councilmember Garcia asked how the City could take Tres Rios Wetlands water and 
turn it into tap water.  
Mr. Hayes replied the technology to turn waste water into drinking water existed but was 
expensive and energy intensive. He noted it would create another layer in the City water 
portfolio.  
Councilmember Garcia asked staff to discuss regional partnerships related to water 
conservation.

Ms. Campbell replied there were a number of agreements between Phoenix and 
additional cities and communities such as Avondale, Tucson, and the Gila River Native 
American Community.  
Chairwoman Guardado noted the importance of water conservation and asked staff to 
curate a meeting in Fall 2022 to discuss conservation efforts.  
Ms. Erickson replied staff would return in the fall to coordinate that discussion.  
Councilwoman Ansari asked if staff could speak to why the City was not taking more 
significant action on water conservation similar to the City of Las Vegas ban on grass 
lawns. 
Mr. Hayes replied that each city had a unique water portfolio and noted that the City 
would continue to store water even in a Tier 2a or Tier 2b drought scenario. He stated 
the City could not consider a Stage 2 water warning while still storing water.  
Councilwoman Ansari asked how quickly the City could move to higher stages of a 
water emergency. 
Mr. Hayes noted the City could enter into a Tier 2a or Tier 2b in 2023 and, based on 
projections made by the Bureau of Reclamation, the City could enter into a Tier 3 
shortage in 2024. 
Ms. Peters clarified the tier levels Mr. Hayes referred too concerned the regional 
drought contingency plan related to Lake Mead water levels and stated the stages of 
the drought management plan was specific to the City.  
Councilwoman Ansari asked if the Stage 3 water emergency was projected to happen in 
2024. 
Mr. Hayes replied no, but that the water tiers as determined by the federal government 
signal which stage of the drought management plan the City should enact.  
Councilwoman Ansari asked staff to analyze potential enforcement of water usage by 
industrial facilities. 
Ms. Peters replied staff was considering strategic industrial water usage as the City 
continues to grow. 
Councilwoman Ansari asked staff to discuss the timeline of the Phase 3 building code 
update. 
Mr. Wilson replied the program was in the early stages of development but noted staff 
would begin to meet with the Planning and Development Department to identify a 
timeline.

Ms. Peters stated that staff had identified the year 2025 as a potential Phase 3 building 
code update.  
Councilwoman Ansari asked if the Phase 3 building code would include a sustainability 
package update.  
Ms. Peters replied she would need to confirm with the Planning and Development 
Department. 
Councilwoman Stark replied that the Maricopa Association of Governments would 
analyze regional building codes that address sustainability issues. She noted building 
code updates were released every three years.  
 
CALL TO THE PUBLIC  
No call to the public 
 
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 
No future agenda items 
 
ADJOURNMENT 
Chairwoman Guardado adjourned the meeting at 11:38 a.m. 
 
Respectfully submitted, 
 
Cooper Payne 
Management Intern