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DISTRICT 1 NEWS & EVENTS:

DISTRICT 1 COMMUNITY BREAKFAST

Our next Community Breakfasts will be held Friday, January 30th, 2015 at the Deer Valley Airport Restaurant. Breakfast begins at 7:30 a.m. and the speakers will start around 7:45 a.m. Breakfast will be available for $4.99, not including tax or gratuity, and the District 1 office will pay for your drink. This month’s speaker is Andy Kunasek, Maricopa County District 3 Supervisor. Andy was unanimously appointed to the Board of Supervisors in September of 1997. Kunasek was subsequently elected by the constituency of District Three in 1998 and re-elected in 2000,

2004, 2008 and 2012. He’s served as chairman of this five-member board five times.

ON THE ISSUES The January episode of Councilwoman Williams' “On the Issues” discusses the continued development and transformation of downtown Phoenix with the CEO of Downtown Phoenix, Inc. David Krietor. She also gets insight into plans for downtown during Super Bowl week with the Downtown Phoenix, Inc.’s/Downtown Phoenix Partnership’s Terry Madeksza. This program is currently airing on PHXTV, streams on phoenix.gov/phxtv or can be viewed on Youtube at: http://youtu.be/5OnhpEdYVZQ.

COFFEE WITH A COP

On Wednesday, February 4th, the Cactus Park Precinct “Coffee With A Cop” will be at the Helen Drake Senior Center, located at 7600 N. 27th Avenue, from 8:00 a.m. until 10:00 a.m. This is a great way to meet with officers from the precinct and get to know what ways the community and the Police Department can work together to fight crime in our neighborhoods.

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DEEM HILLS DOG PARK The city of Phoenix Parks Department is looking to building a dog park at Deem Hills Park, 27500 N. 39th Avenue. We invite nearby residents and community members to a meeting to learn about the location, design and timeline for the dog park. The meeting will be held on Wednesday, January 28, 2015 from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at the Beuf Community Center, 3435 W. Pinnacle Peak Road. For additional information, please contact Nick Alejandre at 602-534-4696.

Nonprofit Gabriel’s Angels Board of Young Professionals Hosts Second Art Benefit Event on February 20 at the Allstate Appliance Showroom Gabriel’s Angels, a Phoenix-based non-profit organization committed to improving the lives of Arizona’s abused, neglected, and at-risk children through the use of healing pet therapy teams, announced its Board of Young Professionals will be hosting a fundraiser on February 20, 2015. Paw Prints 2015 tasks twelve guest artists, who are well-known members of the community, with producing a painting of their choice over the course of thirty days. Confirmed guest artists currently include: Chelsey Davis – Morning Traffic Anchor, CBS5; Jennifer Kaplan – Owner, Evolve PR; Howler – Arizona Coyotes, Mascot; Joe Courtney – Phoenix Suns, Retired; Kyrsten Sinema – Congresswoman, District 9; Andy Izquierdo – VP Corporate Affairs, PetSmart; Kolby Granville - Tempe City Councilman; Tom Ambrose - Community Leader/Volunteer; and Thelda Williams - Phoenix City Councilwoman. The guest artists’ personalized canvases will be auctioned off during the event hosted at Allstate Appliance Showroom in Scottsdale from 7:30-9:30pm. Proceeds from Paw Prints 2015 will help Gabriel’s Angels continue to serve approximately 14,000 children around in Arizona. Members of the public will also have the opportunity to vote for their favorite painting by donating $10 per vote or $100 per 20 votes, with the top three paintings earning a People’s Choice award. Judges’ Choice awards will also be issued at the event. Help Thelda raise money for this amazing cause by viewing and voting for her painting at: https://www.gabrielsangels.org/fred/fundraiser.php?name=Thelda+Williams+2015 For additional information, please contact Kristen Miraglia at 602-266-0875 EX. 17, or at: kmiraglia@GabrielsAngels.org

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About Gabriel’s Angels:

Entrepreneur and former CEO Pam Gaber founded Gabriel’s Angels in 2000 after witnessing the positive impact her Weimaraner, Gabriel, had on the children of the Crisis Nursery when he appeared at a holiday party. Gabriel’s Angels’ mission is to deliver healing pet therapy to at-risk children, nurturing their emotional development and enhancing the quality of their lives forever.

The organization has nearly 175 registered pet therapy teams, which volunteer at over 118 agencies to increase the overall sense of well-being and happiness for children in crisis. The program is designed to help children develop critical core behaviors, such as trust, empathy, respect, tolerance, and self-esteem in an effort to intervene in and end the cycle of violence. For more information about becoming a Therapy Team or volunteer, please call 602-266-0875 or visit www.GabrielsAngels.org.

THE SUPER AWESOME WESD COMMUNITY FOOD DRIVE!!!! Help Thelda raise 75,000 pounds of food for the Washington Elementary School District to support St. Mary’s Food Bank. Thelda’s challenge to District 1 is this: whoever raises the MOST amount of food, whether it is a

business or other organization, will be officially recognized by the Phoenix City Council at an official City Council Meeting. Businesses or other organizations can enter to accept donations by:

• Entering the name of the business/organization

• Business/organization physical address

• Contact name, phone number and email address

Interested businesses or organizations should contact:

Jill Hicks Community Outreach Specialist Washington Elementary School District 4650 W. Sweetwater Glendale, AZ 85304 602-347-2644 phone 602-388-2751 cell jill.hicks@wesdschools.org

Please see Thelda’s YouTube video at:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KlCv0S7ShF0

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ST. MARY’S FOOD BANK HISTORY Founded in 1967, St. Mary’s is the world’s first food bank. The idea came to founder John van Hengel when he was volunteering at St. Vincent DePaul, serving dinner to those in need. When a mother stated that soup kitchens and grocery store dumpsters were the only way she could feed her children, the concept of a food bank was born, wherein individuals and companies with excess money and food could “deposit” it, and those in need could “withdraw” it. Van Hengel approached his local parish, St. Mary’s Basilica, with his vision and was given $3,000 and an abandoned building. Van Hengel’s idea became a reality, and in gratitude, he named his organization “St. Mary’s.” Inspired by his accomplishments, cities nationwide began opening food banks to feed those in need. Soon, other countries were following his lead. Today, St. Mary’s Food Bank is one of the largest food banks in the United States, and proud of the impact it has had on Arizona—and the world.

CITY NEWS & EVENTS

A SUPPORT RALLY FOR ALL OF OUR LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS

WHEN: Saturday, January 24, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM WHERE: Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office Head Quarters 550 W Jackson Phoenix, Arizona

This will be a Support Rally to show all of our Law Enforcement in Maricopa County (to include Department of Public Safety, Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office, Phoenix Police Department and Scottsdale Police Department) that we Support & appreciate them all! Wear Blue or Tan to demonstrate your support and please send this to others! The rally intends to make a line from the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office Headquarters to the Phoenix Police Department Headquarters, located at 620 West Washington.

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PHOENIX SKY HARBOR READY TO WELCOME SUPER BOWL VISITORS In about a month, 100,000 football fans will head to the Phoenix area for the Super Bowl XLIX and related game activities. Most out-of-town visitors will be arriving and departing from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, where the busiest day will the day after the Super Bowl, Feb. 2. On that day, PHX expects an estimated 180,000 passengers, which represents a 60% increase over the average 110,000 passengers served. By Harriet Baskas, USA Today, 1/2/15.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT DURING SUPER BOWL XLIX The Arizona Super Bowl is right around the corner, and Downtown Phoenix will be at the center of a worldwide spotlight. The events will span 12 city blocks, and will serve as the hub of fan, sponsor, media and NFL activities. Downtown AZ Super Bowl events include:

• Verizon Super Bowl Central, Jan. 28-Feb. 1 – Free, family-friendly, football-themed outdoor fan campus which will be the hub of fan, sponsor, media and NFL activities. A 20-foot-tall football (pictured) will be a focal point of the festivities.

• NFL Experience, Jan. 24-Feb. 1 – The world’s largest interactive football theme park at the Phoenix Convention Center.

Although downtown will be bustling with Super Bowl fun, keep in mind that the area will still be open as usual for work and play. Employee parking will still be available at the Adams Street Garage, but it will be busy. Convention Center staff will be using the garage during the last week of January. Also keep in mind that Verizon Super Bowl Central preparations in the downtown area will begin on Jan. 19, which means that some downtown streets may experience restrictions. In anticipation of elevated traffic levels, the Public Transit Department has arranged for additional RAPID service to be available from Park-and Ride facilities around the city. Those facilities include Dreamy Draw Park and Ride, Metrocenter Transit Center, 40th Street/Pecos Park and Ride and 79th Avenue Park and Ride. The enhanced RAPID service will have the following schedule:

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Jan. 28 – 30, Inbound to downtown Phoenix • 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., 30 minute frequency • 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., 30 minute frequency Jan. 28 – 30, Outbound to Park-and-Rides • 7 p.m. to 2 a.m., 30 minute frequency Jan. 31, Inbound to downtown Phoenix • 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., 30 minute frequency Jan. 31, Outbound to Park-and-Rides • 3 p.m. to 2 a.m., 30 minute frequency Feb. 1, Inbound to downtown Phoenix • 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., 30 minute frequency Feb. 1, Outbound to Park-and-Rides • 3 p.m. to 7 p.m., 30 minute frequency

Employees who normally drive to work are encouraged to take advantage of transit service provided at no charge to city staff. Pick up a Platinum Pass to ride the bus or light rail. Passes are available through your department payroll clerk or by visiting the main payroll office on the fifth floor of the Calvin C. Goode Building. Regular RAPID riders should be aware that bus stops will be relocated during the event period. Detailed information will be available in January. This is an exciting time for the city of Phoenix. Don’t forget to allow for extra time coming to and from downtown, be flexible, and enjoy! More information will be available in the coming weeks at https://azsuperbowl.com/downtown/.

JOIN VALLEY METRO AT OUR “LOVE OUR COMMUNITY” CELEBRATION

ON SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 8! This free fun-filled family event is sponsored by Valley Metro and partners at the Open Door Fellowship campus. Show how much you love your community by attending this fun event and showing your support for the businesses on 19th Ave. Discover local businesses showcasing products, food and drinks.

• Prizes and giveaways every half hour!

• Learn about the METRO Max program and save money by supporting local businesses.

• Free games, rides and activities for kids of all ages!

WHEN: February 8 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. WHERE: Open Door Fellowship Campus, 8301 N. 19th Ave.

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HULA’S MODERN TIKI MAHALO MONDAYS

Hula’s Modern Tiki is proud to announce Mahalo Mondays. Each Monday of the month, Hula’s will donate 10% of the day’s gross proceeds to a designate non-profit, community organization. Mahalo Mondays Charitable Giving Program is reaching its five (5) year anniversary at the end of February. The goal from day one was to donate $100,000 to a local charity in our first five years. As of today, Hula’s is going to reach that goal!!! Of all the things they’ve done as a restaurant/business, this is what they are most proud of. They opened at the bottom of the second worst economy in the

history of this Nation. Yet, they stuck to their ideals, and never wavered in their support for this community. They would really like to make a massive push to make Mondays in January and February huge. It would be the perfect end to their first half decade of Mahalo Mondays! Hula’s Modern Tiki is located at 4700 North Central Avenue in Phoenix. Please visit www.hulasmoderntiki.com, or call 480-970-HULA for more information and a sneak peek at the months to come.

JOSHUA TREE FEEDING PROGRAM AND THE PET ASSISTANCE PROJECT The mission of Joshua Tree Feeding Program is to provide nourishment to low-income HIV+ residents of Maricopa County. We provide balanced meals from our pantry as well as medical and community resources to encourage self-sustainability of our clients in a social, supportive and welcoming environment where privacy, cultural, spiritual and religious values are respected. Our expanded services give assistance to our client's pets, and provide food and supplies to keep the pets in low income homes to maintain the comfort and support they provide to those with HIV/AIDS.

Keep your schedule open for the upcoming 4th Annual Dodge Hunger Dodgeball Tournament. Proceeds of the event benefit the Joshua Tree Feeding Program, a food bank that provides nutritional assistance for people living with HIV.AIDS in the Metro Phoenix Area.

Teams consist of 6 people with 2 alternates with the opportunity to gain more sponsorship dollars.

This event will be held on Date: March 22nd, 2015 Time: 10:00AM – 3:00PM

Location: A.R.C.H (Arizona Recreational Center for the Handicapped) If you are interested, please go to www.dodgehungerphx.org, click the pre-registration link and provider

your name and email address and we will notify you when registrations are open.

For additional information, please see the website at: http://www.jtfp.org/

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UPCOMING PUBLIC CITY MEETINGS

• Rio Vista Planning Committee Meeting – Monday, January 26, 2015 at 6:00 p.m. in Classroom 101 at the Goelet A.C. Beuf Community Center, 3435 West Pinnacle Peak Road.

• City Council Policy Session – Tuesday, January 27, 2015 at 2:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, 200 West Jefferson Street.

For more information on these and all other public City meetings visit: https://www.phoenix.gov/cityclerk/publicmeetings/notices. City Council meetings are live on Cox Cable Channel 11 and streamed live on phoenix.gov and facebook.com/cityofphoenix. Past City Council meetings are posted to YouTube at http://www.youtube.com/cityofphoenixaz.

FOLLOW COUNCILWOMAN WILLIAMS ON TWITTER! Thelda is tweeting! Follow her @TheldaWilliams1.

TRIVIA QUESTION In Arizona, it is illegal for donkeys to do what?

CITY NEWS

PHOENIX POLICE DEPARTMENT BODY CAMERA PROGRAM In March 2011, the Department acted upon a recommendation from the City Manager’s Community Engagement and Outreach Task Force by implementing an on-officer video camera pilot program in the South Mountain and Cactus Park Precincts, during which a total of eighteen camera systems were worn by volunteer officers for a period of ninety days. The Phoenix Police Department, in partnership with the Arizona State University Center for Violence Prevention and Community Safety (ASU), applied for and received a $500,000 Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance, Smart Policing Initiative (SPI) grant to purchase, deploy, and evaluate body worn camera technology. Following the development of department policy and after ensuring that requisite training was provided, 56 body worn cameras were deployed in the Maryvale Precinct on April 15, 2013. At the time of this deployment, the Maryvale Precinct was divided into two similarly sized squad areas known as the 81 and 82 areas. Utilizing a quasiexperimental design, all of the officers and sergeants in the 82 squad area were equipped with the cameras while the officers and sergeants in 81 squad area were not. This deployment model allowed for, thereby allowing ASU and the Police Department to jointly examine the impact of this technology across multiple dimensions. Specifically, we wanted to determine whether or not body worn cameras enhanced officers’ ability to conduct domestic violence and other criminal investigations. Since captured video is available for review prior to the completion of departmental reports, video evidence serves as an additional resource for officers

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conducting criminal investigations. It was believed that there would be a direct correlation between the admission of video evidence and prosecution and conviction rates. The study also sought to determine if body worn cameras had a measurable impact on both officer and citizen behavior. Specifically, the ASU researchers sought to ascertain if there was a reduction in the number of misconduct complaints against camera wearing officers pre and post-implementation and relative to the comparison area. Researchers also evaluated the impact of the technology on officer productivity. The ASU researchers gathered various data sets for fifteen months prior to camera deployment and fifteen months post deployment. Upon evaluating that data, it was learned that the presence of body worn video evidence significantly enhanced the charging and prosecution of domestic violence cases. By extension, it is reasonable to infer that we would see similar results for other crime types with body worn video admitted as evidence. With regard to impact on behavior, complaints against officers who wore cameras declined by 23%. Additionally, allegations of misconduct against officers wearing cameras were significantly less likely to be sustained when compared to the comparison area and the rest of the Patrol Division. Lastly, arrests increased by 17% among camera wearers and increased 9% among officers in the comparison group. The full benefits of body worn camera technology can be realized and any obstacles overcome through the development of a comprehensive strategic plan. By engaging all affected internal and external stakeholders in the development of the plan, we are able provide officers with a useful tool while reinforcing our organizational commitment to accountability and transparency.

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT AND OUTREACH TASKFORCE UPDATE The City Manager’s Community Engagement and Outreach Task Force was established in April 2010 as a community-based effort to address residents’ concerns about Police Department employee interactions with the community. The Task Force consisted of approximately 39 members representing a broad cross-section of the community. The primary mission of the Task Force was to recommend to the City Manager concrete steps to increase community access to, communication with and confidence in the Phoenix Police Department. The Task Force developed 34 specific recommendations that were presented to and approved by the City Council in January 2011. As an outgrowth of this action, the City Manager’s Community Engagement and Outreach Implementation Team was established to monitor and review the implementation of the Task Force recommendations. The Implementation Team members were selected from the Community Engagement and Outreach Task Force membership, as well as other community and religious organizations. The Implementation Team had 11 members who represented the diversity of our community. The Implementation Team played an invaluable role in ensuring the Task Force recommendations were implemented. Although the Implementation Team has not formally met in just over a year, the Police Department has maintained meaningful relationships with individual team members. As a result of these relationships and in light of recent events, eight of the Implementation Team members have agreed to reconvene, while also bringing new members on board to provide additional guidance and wisdom.

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MAYOR CREATES CIVILIAN RETIREMENT SECURITY AD HOC COMMITTEE Mayor Greg Stanton has created a committee of city, community and business leaders to evaluate all aspects of the City of Phoenix Employees’ Retirement System (COPERS). Chaired by Councilwoman Thelda Williams and Councilman Daniel Valenzuela, the Civilian Retirement Security Ad Hoc Committee will look for additional ways to reform the pension system, further securing the City’s financial sustainability while remaining attractive to future employees and strengthening COPERS for existing employees. In addition to the co-chairs, the Committee includes Pamela Conboy, Wells Fargo Executive Vice President, Arizona Lead Region President; Rick DeGraw, Executive Vice President/Chief Administrative Officer, Copperpoint Mutual Insurance Co.; Sue Glawe, Vice President of Community Relations, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona; Pete Gorraiz, retired Phoenix Fire Department Captain, former President of the Phoenix Firefighters Association; and Suzanne Pfister, President and CEO of St. Luke's Health Initiatives. The Committee will meet six times during the next two months and has been directed to provide recommendations to the City Council by the end of January 2015. The reform would not change the retirement system for first responders (fire and police) and would apply to new hire civilian employees.

PRESERVEHISTORICPHX PreserveHistoricPHX is a comprehensive plan that provides a long-term vision and framework to guide the direction and priorities of the Phoenix Historic Preservation Program. It furthers the efforts of PlanPHX, the city’s 2015 General Plan update, which offers a blueprint for Phoenix to become a Connected Oasis. PreserveHistoricPHX is intended to inform and inspire us to connect with and preserve our unique archaeological and historic resources. This plan describes the benefits and legal basis for historic preservation and includes an overview of the history of Phoenix, past preservation efforts in the city and the historic preservation program. The goals, policies and actions in PreserveHistoricPHX address the city’s five core values and utilize the seven strategic tools developed through an extensive public outreach effort in PlanPHX. Through its own public participation process with residents and in collaboration with city leaders, staff and the Phoenix Historic Preservation Commission, the following five goals were identified to move forward and achieve the vision of PreserveHistoricPHX over the next 10 years:

Goal 1: Protect Archaeological Resources Goal 2: Protect Historic Resources Goal 3: Explore Preservation Incentives Goal 4: Develop Community Awareness Goal 5: Promote Partnerships

To see the draft of PreserveHistoricPHX, please see the following link: https://www.phoenix.gov/pddsite/Documents/pdd_hp_pdf_00185.pdf

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COMMUNITY MEETINGS ON FAA IMPLEMENTED RNAV FLIGHT PATHS Per Mayor and City Council direction on December 16, the City of Phoenix Aviation Department is holding community outreach meetings on the FAA implemented RNAV flight paths. The purpose of these meetings is to provide an opportunity for the community members to discuss their questions and concerns, receive suggestions about the ways we can best provide information to the community, and solicit input on locations the City designated consultant can place temporary noise monitors. The meetings will be structured in a workshop format and the information at each meeting is the same. The next meeting is:

• Saturday, January 24, 10am – 12pm Phoenix Art Museum – Great Hall, 1625 N. Central Avenue

This information is also posted on www.skyharbor.com and we are sending the information to all community members that submitted a comment/compliant. Please contact Judy Ross at 602-273-4072, or judy.ross@phoenix.gov if you have questions or would like additional information.

CITY MANAGER’S PROPOSED WORK PLAN FOR 2015 Over the next year, City Manager Ed Zuercher is continuing to focus City employees on working smarter, saving aggressively and continuing to be kind to our customers. Here are some of his major goals for the next year, as presented during his annual review in December:

• Increase process improvements through the creation of an internal Lean Team;

• Increase the use of performance metrics for key operational departments;

• Balance the budget without service reductions or tax increases, assuming no further state shared revenue reductions;

• Develop a plan with all stakeholders to reduce employee health care and workers' compensations costs by 2016;

• Retain and attract top talent to enhance customer service; and

• Revamp the public information office to reduce costs, increase exposure and add value to the Phoenix name.

MEETINGS SET ON CITYWIDE TRANSPORTATION PRIORITIES Residents asked to share feedback on expanded transit service, street improvements. The city of Phoenix Public Transit and Street Transportation departments are hosting open houses around the city to gain resident feedback on priorities for city transportation improvements. The list of potential improvements was developed by the Citizens Committee on the Future of Phoenix Transportation, a 34-member group appointed by the Phoenix City Council to study and provide recommendations on the development of transit service and street infrastructure.

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Since August, the committee has been working to identify priorities based on input garnered at more than 80 events citywide and comments from over 3,000 participants in-person and online. The priorities include:

• New local bus service and extensions of light rail throughout the city • Expansion of transit service operating hours into early morning and late night

• Funding for street improvements, better shade cover for pedestrians and transit users, and new bicycle infrastructure

In addition to service and infrastructure elements, the city is seeking input on replacing Phoenix’s current transit tax with a new transportation tax. Currently, the city’s transit system is funded by a 4/10ths of a cent sales tax, originally passed by Phoenix voters in 2000, which is set to expire in 2020. A replacement tax could support both transit and street transportation needs. Based on public comments gathered on plan elements, a replacement tax could be higher than the current rate.

Open House Schedule 6-7 p.m. Monday, Jan. 26 Paradise Valley Community Center Multi-purpose Room, 17402 N. 40th St. 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 27 Washington Activity Center, 2240 W. Citrus Way 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 28 Pecos Community Center, 17010 S. 48th St 5:30-7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 5 Emmet McLoughlin Community Training and Education Center, 1150 S. Seventh Ave.

Individuals can get more information or share their priorities by calling 602-262-7242, e-mailing talktransportation@phoenix.gov, or visiting www.talktransportation.org. No RSVP is required to attend.

CITY OF PHOENIX HUMAN TRAFFICKING TASK FORCE

RECOMMENDATIONS The Public Safety Subcommittee recommend City Council approval of changes to Phoenix City Code (P.C.C.) 23-52 and requests the City Council direct the City Manager to develop a policy for mandatory booking for all individuals arrested under P.C.C. 23-52 A(2) within the City of Phoenix. On December 6, 2013, Mayor Greg Stanton established the City of Phoenix Human Trafficking Task Force, charged with creating a “game plan” for a safe Super Bowl. Vice Mayor Jim Waring and Sarah Suggs, CEO of O’Connor House, are co-chairing the Task Force, which includes seventeen community leaders appointed by the Mayor and Council.

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On June 10, 2014, the City Council approved the City of Phoenix Human Trafficking Task Force COMPASS Plan, which outlined a sustainable plan to establish Phoenix as a national leader in addressing and combating human trafficking. Once approved, the members of the task force began implementing the strategies prescribed within the COMPASS Plan. The Human Trafficking Task Force recommends the creation of stronger penalties for those soliciting prostitution. The recommendation includes two specific changes:

• Revising P.C.C. 23-52 to add an educational component to the mandatory sentence; and

• If directed by Council, a mandatory booking for individuals arrested under P.C.C. 23-52(A)(2).

The City Ordinance Change would amend P.C.C. 23-52(C) to include an educational component to the mandatory sentence for violations of P.C.C. 23-52(A)(2). Amending the City code will assure every offender receives the education necessary to reduce recidivism. The cost of the class will be paid by the defendant.

TECHNOLOGY SUMMIT REPORT

On Nov. 12, 2014, the city of Phoenix held a Technology Summit to address the use of technology by the city, and its potential for economic development. The summit was a result of a recommendation from the City Council Finance, Efficiency, Economy and Sustainability Subcommittee, and was authorized by the full Council in April 2014. A Task Force on Technology Advancement planned the summit and created panels of subject matter experts to lead discussions on six focus areas. Panels included entrepreneurs and leaders from technology companies, small businesses and government entities. The panels held focused discussions, which led to preliminary recommendations from each area. For additional information about the Summit and to see the full Technology Summit Report, please see the page at the following link: https://www.phoenix.gov/technology-summit.

MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH GREATER PHOENIX

CHAMBER OF COMMERCE FOR COORDINATED BUSINESS OUTREACH The City of Phoenix (City) and GPCC share a common vision of developing relationships with businesses to ensure they have access to services and programs that will help retain and expand their business operations in Phoenix. In order to help facilitate business, job and overall economic growth, both partners engage the business community in a variety of business outreach efforts such as business visits and industry-led sector partnership initiatives. These efforts assist in enhancing business relationships, gathering business intelligence, marketing business assistance programs and responding to business needs. This proposed MOU will serve as a framework to increase the collaboration between the City and GPCC and develop a coordinated business outreach effort and service delivery model for Phoenix businesses.

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GPCC will have two dedicated staff members assigned to this effort by January 2015, who will work together with City staff to address and define areas of interest including, such as:

• Adopting and implementing uniform methods of information collection;

• Coordinating and conducting joint business outreach visits;

• Collaborating on marketing services and programs;

• Developing a coordinated approach to delivering customized services;

• Collaborating, convening, and supporting industry-led sector partnership initiatives;

• Coordinating media, press releases, grand openings, ribbon cuttings and other events that promote Phoenix business expansions;

• Establishing quarterly meetings to share information, coordinate visits, plan future events and share successes; and

• Examining best practices to develop creative and innovative approaches to business outreach.

As part of the Council adopted Economic Development Strategic Plan, the Community and Economic Development Department identified key priorities that included:

• Significantly increasing outreach and work with the existing Phoenix business community; and

• Expanding capacity and service delivery by collaborating with external organizations.

The City has identified GPCC as a strategic partner that shares common goals of cultivating relationships with Phoenix businesses to ensure they have access to the services and knowledge of the programs that can help their business expand. Staff requested the Finance, Efficiency and Economy Subcommittee recommend the City Council authorize entering into a Memorandum of Understanding with the Greater Phoenix Chamber of Commerce to collaborate on a coordinated business outreach effort and service delivery model for Phoenix businesses.

PRIVATE STREET DEDICATION AND CREATION OF MAINTENANCE

IMPROVEMENT DISTRICTS The City allows the construction of private streets when developers wish to benefit from lower costs and design flexibility. In some cases, due to parcel size constraints, design flexibility is the only way a parcel can be developed. As a condition of the development of private streets, the developer and property owners assume full responsibility for all maintenance costs. The ongoing private street maintenance responsibilities and costs can be significant, especially if regular preventative maintenance activities are delayed or deferred, and if the initial construction did not meet City design standards. There are currently 446 miles of private streets in the City. The City is regularly contacted by developers and property owners requesting to dedicate private streets and transfer maintenance responsibilities to the City. There are significant legal and liability issues concerning City acceptance of private street dedications, in addition to budgetary impacts to the City.

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The existing private street dedication process has been in effect since 1986, with only minor modifications over the past 28 years. The existing process is focused on residential private streets and the process to dedicate them to the City. Additionally, the existing dedication process is open only to streets built prior to March 19, 1986 and does not address situations where deferred private street maintenance constitutes a public safety issue. Staff has worked to find a way for the City to assist with, and be reimbursed for, the repair or maintenance of private streets, drainage ways, landscape, community centers, etc. in the event of bankruptcy or dissolution of the Homeowners’ Association (HOA). The proposed changes will require a City easement be placed on these common tracts and a fully executed petition to request the creation of a Maintenance Improvement District (MID). This MID will lie dormant until the bankruptcy or dissolution of the HOA results in a public safety issue due to lack of maintenance on the common tracts. Once activated, the MID will allow the City to perform the necessary work and assess the subdivision homeowners via a property tax levy. Activation of the MID and the subsequent property tax levy must be approved by City Council.

WATER AND WASTEWATER CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (CIP) &

WATER AND WASTEWATER FINANCIAL PLAN The CIP provides for the infrastructure needed to supply high quality water and safely remove wastewater, ensure adequate water and sewer capacity for future growth, enhance community sustainability through the protection of the environment, ensure the operational resiliency of the water and wastewater utilities, and provide for a sustainable and resilient supply of water now and into the future. The City’s water and wastewater utilities are financed through water and wastewater enterprise funds. Revenue is generated from the sale of metered water, fees for services performed, the sale of treated wastewater, bonds for capital projects, and development-related fees. Payment for the water and wastewater capital improvement programs generally comprises more than half of the budget of the water and wastewater utilities, and therefore the CIP is the most significant driver of the rate increases periodically necessary to maintain financially viable water and wastewater utilities. Although staff does not recommend rate increases in 2015, it is important to update the City Council regarding the major components of the CIP. Water Capital Improvement Program The proposed 2015-2020 CIP totals $781.6 million, approximately 10 percent higher than last year’s program of $710.3 million. The $71.3 million increase in the 2015-2020 Water CIP over last year’s 5-year program can be attributed mainly to replacement of aging water lines, hydrants, and valves; inspection and rehabilitation of large transmission lines; increased investment in wells; rehabilitation of reservoirs; and investment in a new supervisory control and data acquisition system for operation of the remote facilities including wells and booster stations. Continual reinvestment in infrastructure is necessary to ensure reliable water deliveries to customers. A new section of the CIP, the Colorado River Resiliency Program, was approved by the Mayor and Council on October 21, 2014. It is designed to fund various resiliency efforts to help protect the City against water shortage events on the Colorado River. Such resiliency efforts will vary year-to-year but generally include purchase of additional water for storage underground (both locally and in partnership with others in the Tucson area), expansion of the City’s aquifer storage and recovery well program, participation in Colorado

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River system conservation programs, participation in programs to store City water in Lake Mead, development of “dry-year option” partnerships with high-priority Colorado River water rights holders, watershed protection, and efforts to protect groundwater and stored water in the City’s water service area. The Colorado River Resiliency Fund is programmed at approximately $5.9 million per year on average. Wastewater CIP The water and wastewater capital projects are necessary to ensure reliable infrastructure performance and maintain compliance with environmental regulations. Staff will continue to monitor system needs, seek efficiency savings where possible, and make program adjustments as necessary to keep program costs to a minimum. The Mayor and City Council have consistently taken the necessary actions to meet the needs of a growing city, maintain the existing infrastructure, and meet federal standards for safe drinking water. This also included an efficiency study by an independent consultant to review the water and sewer systems which was completed in 2012. These innovation and efficiency actions have helped to develop strong reserves, a strong pay-as-you-go CIP, and manageable debt service levels which continue to support superior bond credit ratings. Wastewater Financial Plan The Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee recommend City Council approval of the 2015 Water and Wastewater Financial Plans. The Financial Plans indicate no change for either water or wastewater rates for 2015. This approval is in conjunction with the conceptual approval of the Water Services Department 2015-16 through 2019-20 Water and Wastewater Capital Improvement Programs.

100 + WAYS TO CONSERVE WATER When it comes to conserving water, small adjustments can have a big impact. Here you can sort through nearly 200 water-saving tips, download and print tip posters or share your favorites on social media: http://wateruseitwisely.com/100-ways-to-conserve/

WATER SAVING TIP #24: Shorten your shower by a minute or two and you’ll save up to 150 gallons per month.

CITY OF PHOENIX PARTNERSHIP WITH THE NATURE CONSERVANCY On January 14th, Secretary of Agriculture, Tom Vilsack announced at a press event in Phoenix the 1st Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP) to receive funding by The Nature Conservancy in Arizona for the Verde River Flow and Habitat Restoration Initiative. This $2.8 million grant will be for projects to restore and protect flows in the Verde River with an emphasis on the Verde Valley.

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This grant is one example of the partnerships necessary to address the threat of water security to people and nature by changing the scale and pace of conservation. This transformation of conservation relies upon benefits to multiple parties with an emphasis on nature-based solutions – such as a flowing river benefiting working farms and ranches, drinking water for the Phoenix metropolitan area, recreational industry, and wildlife. The Nature Conservancy believes that finding solutions to avoid water shortages can only be accomplished by working closely with other water interests. Because nature provides its own infrastructure for our water sources understanding and accounting for the needs of these natural systems—such as rivers and aquifers—can help ensure the long-term health and availability of freshwater sources. The outcome will be a win/win for both people and nature. In Arizona, the Verde River helps supply up to 30 percent of the City of Phoenix’s water supply. So any additional water flowing down the Verde River helps Phoenix residents and businesses. Together with The Nature Conservancy, the City of Phoenix with our newly created Colorado River Water Resiliency Fund, can invest in and implement projects to improve flows in the Verde River and its resiliency as a healthy, productive water source. These projects can range from agriculture efficiency to watershed forest thinning projects. It is only through partnerships like these that we can address the threat of water security to people and nature by changing the scale and pace of conservation. This transformation of conservation relies upon benefits to multiple parties with an emphasis on nature-based solutions – such as a flowing river benefiting working farms and ranches, drinking water for the Phoenix metropolitan area, recreational industry, and wildlife.

HELP OUR POLICE FIGHT ANIMAL CRUELTY Since 2012 the Phoenix PD and Arizona Humane Society have trained police officers to find ways to raise community awareness, address animal cruelty calls, and stiffen penalties for offenders. Today there are 35 trained Animal Cruelty Liaison Officers with office headquarters located at Black Mountain Police Precinct. The Phoenix Police Department is adding additional Officers to the task force and they need supplies. With limited financial support, your donated goods could help make a difference in preventing animal abuse. A "wish list" of goods that will support our Animal Cruelty Liaison Officers include:

• Water: Any water is fine. We have none and officers are buying it for animals that need it.

• Food: Dog food nothing bigger than 25 LB but potentially each officer could be provided with a 25lb bag of food to scoop out of for animals in dire need

• Bowls: Any will do, used is fine, we mostly encounter dogs so dog would be preferred

• Towels: Any old/donated/used bath towels are useful for wrapping dogs in and moving them in medical emergencies

Please bring these donated goods to my upcoming Community Breakfast on Friday, January 30th (7:30-9am) at the Deer Valley Airport Restaurant. Phoenix Police will be on hand to accept these items.

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CITY OF PHOENIX BUSINESS EXPERIENCE

It’s more than an expo. It’s bigger than a seminar. It’s a comprehensive event providing game-winning strategies for business owners.

Under one roof and facilitated by our own experts, the city of Phoenix proudly presents: The 2015 Business Experience. This free, daylong event — which corresponds with National Procurement Month — features various educational sessions about all city services, programs and initiatives that benefit the business community.

City of Phoenix experts will be on hand to: - Share information about all business assistance services and programs - Provide tools to help you properly compose responses to bids and solicitations - Share a list of upcoming city contracts in each department - Discuss legal requirements for city contracts - Educate green vendors and small business owners about city initiatives

As an added bonus, city experts will be available after each session to meet with business owners to discuss their specific needs. The opening session will feature Mayor Greg Stanton, District 8 Councilwoman Kate Gallego and City Manager Ed Zuercher. The keynote speaker is Jason Rowley, Phoenix Suns and Phoenix Mercury President, who will present, “March Madness: Game Winning Strategies for Business Owners.”

How The Business Experience benefits you…

- Networking opportunities with other vendors and contractors - Greater understanding of how to work with city of Phoenix staff - Insight into the contracting world from the city’s perspective - Key business strategies that will benefit your business

To register online, please visit:

https://www.phoenix.gov/businessexperience/register

Individuals must register online no later than Friday, February 27, 2015.

Tuesday, March 10 Phoenix Convention Center, South Building

100 N. Third Street Check-in for registered participants 7 to 8 a.m.

Opening Session and Workshops 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Complimentary breakfast and lunch will be provided

For more information, please call 602-262-6033

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CERTIFICATION WORKSHOPS SET FOR SMALL BUSINESS OWNERS

Small business owners in Maricopa County are invited to participate in two free workshops and learn more about the city of Phoenix business certification programs and how they can provide opportunities for small business economic growth. The workshops will be from 2 – 4 p.m. at the Calvin C. Goode Municipal Building, 251 W. Washington St., 10th floor, Thursday, Feb. 12, and Wednesday, March 18 (in Spanish). The city's Equal Opportunity Department offers free quarterly educational workshops to help business owners complete the application process for certification with the city as a disadvantaged or small business enterprise. The workshops offer in-depth information about the requirements, process and benefits of becoming certified. Seating is limited for these presentations. To reserve a space, call the Equal Opportunity Department at 602-262-6790/voice or 602-534-1557/TTY, or email: business.relations.eod@phoenix.gov. Follow us on Twitter @phxequalopprty.

CITY MANAGER’S REPORT

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND EDUCATION On January 7, 2015 Business and Workforce Development Division staff met with Oye Waddell, Executive Director of HustlePhx, to discuss training opportunities for individuals who want to start their own businesses and enhance their sales techniques. The Department Director and Business and Workforce Development Division staff were introduced to Mr. Waddell and his colleague at Marketplace One, who share "maker" space in downtown Phoenix. HustlePhx will be applying to become an eligible training provider so emerging entrepreneurs can gain access to federal workforce funds. Ana Carolina Tapia and Diana Marisol Gomez, medical students from the Universidad del Valle de Mexico’s Hermosillo Campus, are participating in an observation training program at the Arizona Burn Center January 6-30, 2015. The four-week program is the next step in an ongoing process to train Hermosillo doctors and nurses to staff a burn center, 24/7, at the Hermosillo Children’s Hospital. The medical students are housed at the Courage House in Phoenix and most meals are provided by the hospital’s observance program for medical students (Academic Affairs) and the Phoenix Sister Cities Hermosillo Committee provides funding for hosting/hospitality arrangements. The training program has been a working partnership coordinated through the Maricopa Integrated Health System’s Burn Center and the Phoenix - Hermosillo Sister Cities Committee since the tragic ABC Day Care Fire of 2009. The fire took the lives of over 50 infants and toddlers in Hermosillo. Once fully operational, the burn center in Hermosillo will be the only one in the northwest of Mexico. On January 16-17, the Phoenix Convention Center will host an estimated 19,000 delegates and 60 exhibitors. Race participants in the annual Rock and Roll marathon will have the opportunity to visit a

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variety of vendors featuring race gear and training tips when picking up their official race numbers and t-shirts. Additionally, the two-day Health & Fitness Expo is open to the public. PepsiCo will be returning to the Phoenix Convention Center as part of its Super Bowl XLIX relationship with two programs. PepsiCo has launched the “Game Day Grub Match,” a cooking competition among students from the Culinary Institute of America (CIA) to create football inspired culinary dishes featuring PepsiCo products. Also, on Friday, January 30, PepsiCo is planning an afternoon Bridgestone Fan Gallery takeover for media to sample the student creations (sample-size) with a vote for which item the media likes best. Aventura is working directly with PepsiCo for this NFL-approved promotion. Plans were submitted for a $2.5 million expansion for a new data center GoDaddy has acquired to store their computer hardware.

PUBLIC SAFETY Follow-up meetings are being scheduled with Arizona State University Police Department to determine next steps for ASU membership in the Regional Wireless Network. Last year ASU requested an evaluation to determine the technical requirements, benefits, operational impacts and costs associated with RWC membership. The City of Tempe has been a key participant in championing ASU membership due to the overlapping law enforcement and other public safety responses on the main campus. This partnership could also extend into the cities of Phoenix, Glendale and east Mesa with the Downtown, West and Polytechnic campuses.

NEIGHBORHOODS AND LIVABILITY Throughout the week, more than 1,725 children and adults shared books, literacy activities, songs and stories at Saguaro Library. An additional 592 children and adults attended storytime programs provided by outreach staff at area schools and organizations. Outreach activities are funded by a grant from First Things First.

SOCIAL SERVICES DELIVERY Staff are working with ASU and Human Services on a news release highlighting a "Drop-In Center" for people experiencing sex trafficking and commercial sexual exploitation. On Saturday, January 17, from noon until midnight, several organizations helped sextrafficking victims by connecting them with resources. On January 6, the Family Advocacy Center hosted two sessions of Human Trafficking 101 training for 60 staff from the Family Investigations Bureau, Human Services and City Council. The training provided an overview of trafficking, how to identify the warning signs and how to talk to youth about trafficking. The training was provided by Police Department VICE detectives. On January 9, Deer Valley and Sunnyslope Senior Centers held the first sessions of this year’s “Matter of Balance” program. The program will run for 8 weeks, ending on February 27. Deer Valley has 15 seniors and Sunnyslope has 12 seniors signed up to participate.

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INFRASTRUCTURE The Phoenix Aviation Department is hosting a series of community outreach meetings to respond to community questions, document concerns and receive input on locations where a city consultant can place temporary noise monitoring equipment for areas impacted by new flight paths. The next, meeting is:

RNAV Community Outreach Meeting Saturday, January 24, 2015 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm at the Phoenix Art Museum

Park Rangers completed a retaining wall project at the Ak-Chin Ramada area in North Mountain Park. The project addressed issues such as redirecting water run-off, which helps to retain dirt and rocks on the hillside and prevents debris from spilling onto the main parking lot. These improvements will help eliminate the continuous need to clean the parking lot. Signage directs park users to one main access point for the ramada and helps to improve the esthetics of the ramada area. The retaining walls are cinder block construction reinforced with rebar and concrete and covered with natural stone. The Water Department’s Interactive Voice Response Upgrade Project was successfully implemented on Thursday January 8, 2015. The implementation was seamless to the customer and has a number of new features which are beneficial to our customers. The telephone menu options have been changed to put “Make a Payment” first, which is the most common transaction used. A new transaction has been provided which allows customers to request a payment extension. Another benefit is the IVR now records the transactions the customer performed so if the customer is transferred to a Customer Service Representative, the staff can now look to see what transaction the customer needs assistance performing.

SUSTAINABILITY On January 7, the Public Works Department began a food scraps composting pilot at the 27th Avenue Transfer Station. Staff began delivering the food scraps with the first load from a grocery store on Wednesday. This pilot will allow staff the opportunity to learn and test the composting process in preparation for the permanent facility currently being designed. The food scraps will be mixed in with the green organic material and the resulting compost will be tested for quality and used on City projects. The pilot will also include food scraps collected as part of the reduce waste program for the upcoming Super Bowl Events in downtown Phoenix.

TRIVIA ANSWER In Arizona, it is illegal for donkeys to sleep in bathtubs. It is not illegal, however for burrows to be in a wash! There are about 1,600 wild burros in Arizona, and one of the three herds roams around the Lake Pleasant Regional Park. They are often seen in the arroyo, or wash, near Anthem. The Arizona burros are thought to be descendants of pack burros used in the late 1800s when there was a lot of mining activity in the area. Their origins in the deserts of North Africa prepared them for survival in Arizona. They stand around 40 inches tall and weigh on average about 425 pounds. Wild burros are federally protected wild animals.

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METROCENTER WALK ‘N TALK EVENTS Purpose Statement: To create a fun and healthy framework to encourage exercise in a safe, convenient and climate controlled environment. To provide educational opportunities and information that promotes healthy lifestyles. FREE Presentations will be provided monthly in the Metrocenter Community Room on the 1st Thursday of each month at 10:00 A.M. to 11:00 A.M. (Located at the end of the hallway leading to the restrooms by the Food Court). Please note: Presentations are for the purpose of providing FREE information. Presentations ARE NOT for the purpose of sales pitches. February 5, 2015 “Skin Cancer” & “Colon Cancer” presented by American Cancer Association

FREE Blood Pressure Checks by CareMore Ins

March 5, 2015 “How to find an Honest Auto Repair Facility” presented by Howard Fleischmann, Community Tire Pros & Auto Repair”

FREE Blood Pressure Checks by CareMore Ins

Walker’s etiquette First, check with your doctor to make sure you are healthy enough to walk regularly.

• Please walk on the upper level only until the mall opens at 9:30 a.m.

• Stay clear of any work that may be in process in the mall or mall parking lot.

• Watch out for your fellow walkers.

• Please patronize the mall merchants!

• Call 911 immediately if there is a medical emergency, and then contact mall security.

• For any other issues please contact Metrocenter Security at 602-944-0970.

• Finally... have fun!

For more info contact: MetrocenterWalkNTalk@gmail.com

CONTACT DISTRICT 1

Councilwoman Thelda Williams

City of Phoenix 200 West Washington Street

11th Floor Phoenix, Arizona 85003-1611

(602) 262-7444 council.district.1@phoenix.gov

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FOR DETAILS REGARDING TIMES AND LOCATIONS OF UPCOMING

EVENTS, PLEASE SEE ITEMS IN THE NEWSLETTER NOTE: THIS IS NOT A COMPLETE LISTING OF PUBLIC MEETINGS OR EVENTS/ACTIVITIES IN

DISTRICT 1, OR CITYWIDE.