Attachment A - Draft May 4, 2022 CCI Minutes

Phoenix City Council 
Community and Cultural Investment Subcommittee 
Summary Minutes 
Wednesday, May 4, 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 10:05 a.m. with Councilwoman Stark and Councilwoman Ansari present. 
Councilmember Carlos Garcia joined the meeting at 10:08 a.m. 
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 April 6, 2022 Community
and Cultural Investment Subcommittee meeting. Councilwoman Ansari seconded the
motion, which passed 3-0.
DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ITEM(S) 14 
Chairwoman Guardado moved Item 14 to be heard as the first discussion and possible 
action item. She noted Item 14 provided additional information for the items listed under 
Consent Action.   
14. Fiscal Year 2022-23 Housing and Urban Development Consolidated Plan
Annual Action Plan
Neighborhood Services Director Spencer Self, Deputy Director Wathsna Sayasane, and 
staff members Tennille Burton, Jessica Gonzales, and Matt Utyro gave a staff update of 
the Fiscal Year 2022-23 Housing and Urban Development Consolidated Plan Annual 
Action Plan.  
Ms. Burton described a number of Federal Housing and Urban Development (HUD) 
funding sources, which included the HOME Investment Partnership (HOME), Housing 
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Opportunities for persons with HIV/AIDS (HOPWA), Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG), 
and Community Development Block Grant (CDBG). She spoke about the priorities, 
goals, and action plan for the consolidated plan. Ms. Burton described the funding 
allocation with CDBG providing the largest estimate at $16,806,480. 
Ms. Gonzalez spoke about three key CDBG funding categories and the number of 
public service events. 
Mr. Utyro spoke about CDBG funding for core services, which includes affordable 
housing, and neighborhood revitalization. He also spoke about CDBG enhancements to 
public facilities and infrastructure.  
Ms. Gonzalez spoke about several ARPA projects that were eligible for CDBG funding, 
including the Green Infrastructure Mobility Improvement Program, Burton Barr 
Expanded Support for Educational Success, Bookmobile for Underserved Areas, and 
the Public Housing and Data Program. 
Mr. Self recommended the City Council approve the draft 2022-23 Annual Action Plan.  
Councilwoman Stark asked about the community participation in public meetings. 
Mr. Self replied community turnout at previous public meetings was not high and noted 
there were challenges with outreach efforts. He stated the turnout to public meetings 
this year was better than any previous year.  
Councilwoman Ansari asked if there were additional benefits of using CDBG funding 
versus American Rescue Plan Act funding related to longevity.  
Mr. Self replied ARPA funding was used primarily for large, one-time projects. He stated 
CDBG funds allowed the Neighborhood Services Department to partner with other City 
departments for ongoing projects.  
Councilwoman Ansari asked if the Phoenix Bookmobile could utilize one time ARPA 
funds to start the program and transfer costs over to the Library department as an 
ongoing process.  
Ms. Erickson stated ongoing funding of the Phoenix Bookmobile project would be 
allocated from the General Fund budget.  
Councilmember Garcia requested there be a process and needs assessment 
implemented for CDBG funds. 
Councilmember Garcia motioned to approve the draft of the Fiscal Year 2022-23 
Housing and Urban Development Consolidated Plan Annual Action Plan. 
Chairwoman Guardado seconded the motion.

Chairwoman Guardado asked for staff to produce a monthly report for CDBG funding 
allocation. She stated the monthly reporting would help assess equality through the 
distribution of funds. 
The motion passed unanimously, 4-0. 
CONSENT ACTION (ITEMS 2-8) 
2. Fiscal Year 2022-23 Community Development Block Grant Public Service and 
Public Facility Grant Award Recommendations 
3. Fiscal Year 2022-23 CDBG Neighborhood Infrastructure and Enhancement 
Programs 
4. Fiscal Year 2022-23 Neighborhood Services Department Housing Rehabilitation 
Programs 
5. 2022-23 CDBG Neighborhood Economic Development Programs 
6. Fiscal Year 2022-23 CDBG Reprogramming Request 
7. Head Start Birth to Five Program Purchase of Capital Equipment Over $5,000 
8. Transfer of Collections to Tribal Repositories and Museums 
Councilwoman Stark made a motion to approve all consent items. Councilwoman 
Ansari seconded the motion, which passed unanimously 4-0.  
INFORMATION ONLY (ITEM 9)  
9. Head Start Birth to Five Monthly Report – March 2022 
No questions were asked.  
10. Construction and Demolition Material Recovery Facility at the Resource 
Innovation Campus 
No questions were asked.  
INFORMATION AND DISCUSSION (ITEMS 11-12)  
11. 2023 Super Bowl LVII Planning Update 
Phoenix Convention Center Director John Chan, Major Events Coordinator Roxann 
Favors, Super Bowl Host Committee Senior Vice President Kyle Hedstrom, and Arizona 
Super Bowl Host Committee Member Jennie Patel gave a staff update on the planning 
of Super Bowl LVII.

A short promotional Super Bowl LVII video was played. 
Mr. Hedstrom provided a brief overview of the Arizona Super Bowl Host Committee and 
discussed guiding principles for the organization. He discussed improved Super Bowl 
coordination efforts with multiple City, State, and private stakeholders. Mr. Hedstrom 
also discussed the economic impact of the 2015 Super Bowl XLIX and the potential 
impact of the 2023 Super Bowl LVII. 
Ms. Patel discussed a number of Super Bowl LVII events taking place in downtown 
Phoenix and how the Super Bowl Host Committee would collaborate with small 
businesses and non-profits.  
Mr. Chan spoke about the mission and guiding principles of the City Super Bowl LVII 
Steering Committee. 
Ms. Favors highlighted the steering committee organizational chart and discussed a 
number of resource working groups. She stated the steering committee included many 
City departments as well as strategic groups like Valley Metro and Downtown Phoenix 
Inc. 
Mr. Chan noted there would be upcoming site visits from the National Football League 
(NFL), and the working groups would begin development of operational plans and event 
venue programming.   
Councilwoman Stark left the Subcommittee meeting at 10:37 a.m. 
Councilmember Garcia asked staff to focus on involving businesses along the 
Roosevelt Row area in Super Bowl planning. He asked staff to analyze how the 
Hermosillo Community and Economic Development office could be more engaged in 
Super Bowl planning efforts. 
Councilwoman Stark returned to the Subcommittee meeting at 10:39 a.m. 
Councilwoman Ansari asked if staff had considered solar as part of the Super Bowl 
sustainability efforts 
Ms. Patel replied many event vendors focused on generators had solar options and 
noted the Super Bowl Host Committee was still considering green initiatives through the 
planning process. 
Councilwoman Ansari asked if there was progress toward making transit free for users 
during the Super Bowl. 
Ms. Favors replied staff had begun discussions with the Transit department on making 
transit more accessible during the time of the Super Bowl.

Councilwoman Ansari asked how legacy grants benefit community areas outside the 
Downtown core. 
Ms. Patel noted that the Super Bowl grant and equity efforts were focused on the entire 
state of Arizona. She said the Hose Committee was creating a state wide non-profit 
network to promote equity.  
Councilwoman Ansari invited the Host Committee to attend community group meetings 
in her district.  
Chairwoman Guardado noted the Downtown Phoenix hospitality industry was still 
experiencing impacts of the pandemic and asked how the Super Bowl Host Committee 
would address hospitality hiring issues.  
Mr. Hedstrom replied the Super Bowl Host Committee continues to conduct community 
outreach for labor to stay ahead of overwhelming demand as the Super Bowl 
approaches.  
Chairwoman Guardado encouraged the Host Committee to connect with labor unions to 
attract workers back to the hospitality industry.  
12. Phoenix Public Library’s 2022 Summer Reading Program 
Library Director Rita Hamilton and Librarian Wendy Resnik gave a staff presentation on 
the Phoenix Public Library 2022 Summer Reading Program.  
Ms. Resnik stated the Summer Reading Program registration would begin for 
participants of all ages starting on June 1, 2022, and would end on Aug. 1, 2022. She 
noted the program theme for this year was Oceans of Possibilities and would have 
English and Spanish options for participants. Ms. Resnik discussed the impacts of 
summer learning loss and spoke about how the pandemic impacted the program in 
years past. She mentioned the prizes available for participants that complete the 
program and noted program outreach efforts to students.  
Councilmember Garcia thanked staff and noted promotional opportunities through the 
Council offices and PHXTV. He asked if library operating hours would change for the 
summer.  
Ms. Hamilton stated library branch hours would not change. 
Councilmember Garcia asked if staff could evaluate library branch hours to determine 
appropriate hours of operation. 
Ms. Erickson replied staff would develop an evaluation plan and return to the City 
Council with an update.

Chairwoman Guardado thanked staff and asked if the Summer Reading Program had 
given flyers to the Parks and Recreation Phoenix Afterschool Center (PAC) program.  
Ms. Erickson replied informational packets would be distributed to PAC this week. 
Chairwoman Guardado asked staff to focus marketing efforts at community centers 
near schools. 
DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION (ITEM 8)  
13. Fiscal Year 2022-27 Public Art Plan 
Arts and Culture Director Mitch Menchaca and staff members Barry Sparkman and Kati 
Ballares provided a staff presentation about the Fiscal Year 2022-27 Public Art Plan.  
Mr. Menchaca spoke about the history of the Public Art Program, noting the Capital 
Improvement Program (CIP) investments. 
Mr. Sparkman discussed the Public Art Plan budget, including $15,572,223 of funding 
for 39 different art projects.  
Ms. Ballares spoke about the location and status of each art project, focused in key 
areas across the city.  
Ms. Ballares and Mr. Sparkman discussed art projects included in the Public Art Plan 
near Eastlake Park, the Western Canal Scape, and the Sky Harbor Terminal 4.  
Ms. Ballares highlighted eight new and existing arts projects located in different parks 
throughout the city. 
Mr. Sparkman discussed temporary art projects related to cool corridors, water facilities, 
and neighborhood facilities. 
Mr. Menchaca requested the Community and Cultural Investment Subcommittee 
recommend City Council approval of the Phoenix Office of Arts and Culture Fiscal Year 
2022-27 Public Art Plan.  
Councilwoman Ansari thanked staff for the presentation. 
Councilmember Garcia thanked staff for the presentation and asked staff to continue to 
work with minority artists. 
Councilmember Garcia made a motion to approve staff recommendation. 
Chairwoman Guardado thanked staff for the presentation and asked staff to continue to 
add arts projects in District 5.

Councilwoman Ansari seconded the motion, which passed unanimously 4-0. 
CALL TO THE PUBLIC  
No call to the public. 
 
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 
No future agenda items. 
 
ADJOURNMENT 
Chairwoman Guardado adjourned the meeting at 11:55 a.m. 
 
Respectfully submitted, 
 
Cooper Payne 
Management Intern