Attachment A - TIP Minutes May 15, 2024

Attachment A 
Phoenix City Council 
Transportation, Infrastructure, and Planning Subcommittee 
Summary Minutes 
Wednesday, May 15, 2024 
City Council Chambers 
200 W. Jefferson St. 
Phoenix, Ariz. 
Subcommittee Members Present                    Subcommittee Members Absent 
Vice Mayor Debra Stark, Chair 
         
Councilwoman Kesha Hodge Washington  
Councilwoman Ann O’Brien  
* Councilwoman Laura Pastor  
 
CALL TO ORDER 
Vice Mayor Stark called the Transportation, Infrastructure, and Planning Subcommittee 
to order at 10:01 a.m. with Councilwoman Kesha Hodge Washington Councilwoman 
Ann O’Brien present.  
CALL TO THE PUBLIC 
None. 
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 Apr. 17, 2024, 
Transportation, Infrastructure, and Planning meeting. Councilwoman Hodge 
Washington seconded the motion which passed unanimously, 3-0. 
CONSENT ACTION (ITEMS 2-4) 
Items 2-4 were for consent action. No presentations were planned, but staff was 
available to answer questions. 
2. Contract Award for Transit Oriented Development Planning for South Central 
Light Rail Corridor 
Vice Mayor Stark opened the floor to public comment. 
Diane Barker urged the Council to improve shading for transit users in extreme heat. 
Vice Mayor Stark thanked the speaker and noted that Public Transit and Light Rail staff 
would consider the comments.

3. Apply for Federal Transit Administration Pilot Program for Transit Oriented 
Development Planning Grant Opportunity for Federal Fiscal Year 2022-23 – 
Federal Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Funding 
No councilmember requested additional information. 
4. Utility Service Line Maintenance and Repair Warranty Program Contract Award 
– RFP 24-0024 
No councilmember requested additional information. 
Councilwoman O’Brien made a motion to approve items 2-4 Councilwoman Hodge 
Washington seconded the motion which passed unanimously, 3-0. 
INFORMATION ONLY (ITEM 5)  
5. Vision Zero Road Safety Action Plan 2022-2023 Annual Report 
Information only. No councilmember requested additional information. 
INFORMATION AND DISCUSSION (ITEMS 6-7)  
6. Bulk Trash Collection Program Update 
Deputy City Manager Mario Paniagua introduced Public Works Director Felipe Moreno 
and Public Works Deputy Director Justeen Cook. 
Ms. Cook presented information about proposed changes to bulk trash collection 
program. 
Vice Mayor Stark expressed support for an appointment based bulk trash collection 
program, particularly during holidays. 
Vice Mayor Stark opened the floor to public comment. 
James Wyatt asked if residents have been informed about the transition from alleys to 
streets for waste placement, raised concerns about maintaining street sweeping 
frequency, and managing multiple waste piles on the same block. 
Mr. Moreno explained that crews will drive purposefully in designated zones to improve 
efficiency and reduce tonnage, acknowledged the need to coordinate street sweeping 
with the streets department, and emphasized educating residents on placing bulk trash 
at the curb. 
Mr. Wyatt provided praise, but also mentioned that he expected opposition to changes 
regarding alleys. 
Councilwoman O’Brien expressed gratitude and support to staff. 
*Councilwoman Pastor joined the meeting virtually at 10:31 a.m.

Councilwoman Hodge Washington appreciated the transition to a more customer 
demand-based system and asked how Homeowners Association (HOA) residents will 
be informed about scheduled bulk trash pickups and what communication efforts will be 
made with neighborhood associations to ensure this information is shared, aiming to 
make it an educational process. 
Mr. Moreno stated that they will proactively work with HOAs to align the new program 
with their rules, understanding unique community needs, and will reach out to HOA 
leaders to discuss the changes, support options, and scheduling for bulk trash pickups. 
He emphasized a flexible, case-by-case approach to accommodate special 
circumstances and ensure effective service. 
Councilwoman Hodge Washington suggested engaging property management 
companies for consistent communication and recommended tracking metrics to 
measure the program's efficiency and effectiveness, emphasizing the importance of 
data. 
Mr. Moreno agreed on the importance of data, stating they will track data to assess the 
program's performance. He plans to present findings after a year, acknowledging initial 
challenges in change management but emphasizing the commitment to measure and 
improve the program. 
Councilwoman Hodge Washington acknowledged that change can be difficult but 
beneficial, thanked staff for their efforts, and expressed anticipation for the results. 
Vice Mayor Stark thanked staff, noting that bulk trash volume usually decreases in the 
summer, which exposes staff to extreme heat in open-air vehicles. She suggested that 
the new program might alleviate this issue. 
Mr. Moreno agreed, noting that reduced summer tonnage allows better resource 
allocation to protect staff from heat. This supports their heat mitigation plan by moving 
staff to less heat-intensive areas during peak temperatures. 
Vice Mayor Stark acknowledged Councilwoman Pastor for joining the meeting. 
Councilwoman Pastor thanked staff for the proposed changes. 
Vice Mayor Stark acknowledged that no motion was needed. 
7. Water Services Department’s Financial Plan Update 
Mr. Paniagua introduced Deputy City Manager Ginger Spencer and Water Services 
Director Troy Hayes, who presented an update on the Water Services Department’s 
financial plans for Fiscal Years 2024-29. 
Vice Mayor Stark thanked Councilwoman O’Brien for requesting the Water Services 
Department’s Financial Plan Update be brought forward as a discussion item.

Councilwoman O'Brien asked staff to elaborate on the zero-rate increase for both water 
and wastewater revenue adjustments and its impact on the system. 
Mr. Hayes explained that typically, there is an annual 5-6 percent increase in water 
revenues. When there is a zero-rate increase, it can pressure the fund balance or 
reserves, affecting the ability to cover costs like chemical expenses or bond payments. 
It can also impact the capital program by reducing the amount of work done annually or 
necessitating larger future rate increases to compensate. During the Great Recession, 
zero-rate increases led to larger rate increases in subsequent years and delayed capital 
projects. He emphasized that delaying infrastructure rehabilitation increases future 
costs. 
Councilwoman O'Brien asked about the significant 7.5 percent decrease in Wastewater 
Revenue adjustments in 2012. 
Mr. Hayes explained that early 2000s rate increases were due to new wastewater 
treatment plant expansions at 91st Avenue. During the recession, slowed development 
reduced the need for expected projects, leading to the 2012 rate decrease as planned 
projects did not materialize, prompting the department to adjust the rates accordingly. 
Councilwoman O’Brien expressed her appreciation and asked how the department 
calculates maintenance and operation costs for new infrastructure over the long term. 
She highlighted the rapid development in District 1 and emphasized the importance of 
ensuring that the budget remains appropriate for future decades. 
Mr. Hayes explained that predicting infrastructure needs 10-20 years in the future is 
challenging. He described the use of a robust asset management program that tracks 
the lifecycle of all assets, helping to determine the right time for rehabilitation or 
replacement. This program aims to avoid premature or delayed interventions, balancing 
the need to maximize infrastructure lifespan while minimizing the risk of failure. Mr. 
Hayes suggested that a future subcommittee presentation could provide detailed 
information about the city’s pipe infrastructure, including the age of pipes and upcoming 
rehabilitation needs. 
Councilwoman O’Brien agreed that it would be beneficial to have more information 
about the city’s infrastructure, particularly regarding potential rehabilitation or 
replacement projects. She thanked the vice mayor for arranging the presentation and 
emphasized the importance of keeping constituents informed about infrastructure and 
rate impacts. 
Vice Mayor Stark expressed gratitude to the staff for their presentation. 
Councilwoman Hodge Washington clarified that the five-year financial plans are 
projections based on current conditions and estimates for growth and depreciation. She 
inquired about the potential cost-effectiveness of bringing certain contractual services 
in-house and reassessing major expenses, such as electricity and chemical usage, to

identify possible cost savings. She encouraged ongoing evaluation and consideration of 
these areas for future financial planning. 
DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION (ITEM 8) 
8. West Phoenix High-Capacity Transit Route and Transit Type Recommendation 
Mr. Paniagua introduced Light Rail Administrator Marcus Coleman and Valley Metro 
Capital Planning Manager Marty Ziech. 
Mr. Ziech presented the West Phoenix High-Capacity Transit Alternatives Analysis, 
highlighting goals like improved access, transit frequency, and network capacity. He 
discussed extensive public outreach and recommended light rail transit, emphasizing 
connections to existing investments.  
Mr. Coleman discussed the funding needs for providing light rail service to the West 
Valley. He explained that in March 2019, the council decided to delay the Camelback 
43rd Avenue alignment to the end of the T2050 program. The future funds for this 
project were originally slated to start seeing expenditures in FY 2024. 
Vice Mayor Stark explained that the council shifted priorities on the Camelback Road 
route due to changes at Grand Canyon University and the City of Glendale’s decision to 
not move forward with light rail. 
Mr. Coleman confirmed that the council considered outside factors and a citizen's 
petition when they decided to shift priorities on the Camelback Road route. 
Mr. Coleman explained that funds from the delayed Camelback 43rd Avenue project 
were redirected to street maintenance but remained in the transit program. The 
recommendation is to restore these funds for light rail in West Phoenix, particularly 
Maryvale, with preliminary engineering starting in 2036 and construction in 2039-2040. 
He urged Council to approve the proposed light rail route and restore the T2050 funds 
to transit. 
Councilwoman Hodge Washington asked if the decision between the Indian 
School/Central and Camelback/19th Avenue alternatives would be made around the 
same time as the preliminary engineering in 2036 or if it would be determined earlier. 
Mr. Coleman confirmed that the decision on the route alternatives would be made 
around 2036, along with extensive community engagement on various project aspects, 
including station locations and operational procedures. 
Councilwoman Hodge Washington asked if the delayed decision point would further 
delay the implementation of the light rail.

Mr. Coleman stated that having both options allow the community to react closer to 
implementation and guides development. He assured that the final decision would not 
impact the project's timeline. 
Councilwoman O'Brien asked about the $153 million restoration, seeking clarification on 
whether these future funds would be available around the 2039 timeframe and how this 
would impact street maintenance. 
Mr. Coleman explained that when the council initiated the public engagement process a 
year and a half ago, the future funds for the project were not yet available. 
Consequently, these funds were not programmed into street maintenance but remained 
within the transit system. Restoring these funds to the transit system would require 
further council action and was part of the staff recommendation for this item. 
Councilwoman O'Brien asked for clarification on the financial impact of the removal of 
the residential sales tax. 
Mr. Coleman stated that the removal of the rental sales tax results in an estimated $26 
million annual loss to the T2050 program, totaling approximately $836 million over the 
program's duration. 
Councilwoman O'Brien thanked Mr. Coleman for the clarification and confirmed that 
these were all her questions. 
Vice Mayor Stark recalled that in 2019, car dealerships had also voiced opposition to 
the route changes, and there were significant concerns about road conditions. She 
noted that these factors influenced the council's decision to redirect priorities. She 
expressed support for the current motion and called for a motion to approve it. 
Councilwoman O’Brien made a motion to approve. Councilwoman Hodge Washington 
seconded the motion which passed unanimously, 4-0. 
Vice Mayor Stark opened the floor to public comment. 
 
CALL TO THE PUBLIC  
Eric Neeson proposed mini-fridges with cold water on buses to mitigate heat-related 
incidents for vulnerable individuals. 
 
Jerry Van Gasse criticized the South Mountain Park Centennial project’s lack of 
transparency and infrastructure issues, urging prioritization of essential improvements. 
 
Diane Barker praised city transit and water efforts but called for better long-term 
planning and safety in transit-oriented development, and a thorough review of the light 
rail project. 
 
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS

No future items were requested.  
 
ADJOURNMENT 
Vice Mayor Stark adjourned the meeting at 11:20 a.m. 
 
Respectfully submitted, 
 
Kat Consador 
Management Fellow