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NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING PHOENIX CITY COUNCIL

NEIGHBORHOODS, HOUSING AND DEVELOPMENT SUBCOMMITTEE

Pursuant to A.R.S. Section 38-431.02, notice is hereby given to the members of the PHOENIX CITY COUNCIL NEIGHBORHOODS, HOUSING AND DEVELOPMENT SUBCOMMITTEE and to the general public, that the PHOENIX CITY COUNCIL NEIGHBORHOODS, HOUSING AND DEVELOPMENT SUBCOMMITTEE will hold a meeting open to the public on Tuesday, April 21, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. located at Phoenix City Hall, 1st Floor Atrium, Assembly Rooms A, B, & C, 200 West Washington Street, Phoenix, Arizona. One or more Subcommittee members may participate via teleconference. The agenda for the meeting is as follows (items may be discussed in a different sequence than posted): 1. Call to Order Kate Gallego, Chair 2. Review and Approval of the February 17, 2015

Neighborhoods, Housing and Development Subcommittee Meeting Minutes

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Item 3 is for Information Only. No presentation is planned; however staff will be available to answer questions. 3. 2015 Community Development Week Celebration

This report provides an update to Neighborhoods, Housing and Development Subcommittee on the City’s celebration of National Community Development Week. This item is for information only.

Chris Hallett, Neighborhood Services 3

Items 4 – 7 are for Consent Action. No presentation is planned; however staff will be available to answer questions. 4. Community Development Block Grant Reprogramming

Request This report requests that the Neighborhoods, Housing and Development Subcommittee recommend City Council approval to reprogram $1,705,450 of Community Development Block Grant program income and unspent funds to other critical programs. This item is for consent.

Chris Hallett, Neighborhood Services Page 15

5. 2015-20 Consolidated Plan, 2015-16 Annual Action Plan and Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Submission to HUD This report requests that the Neighborhoods, Housing and Development Subcommittee recommend City Council approval of the draft 2015-2020 Consolidated Plan, 2015-16 Annual Action Plan and the Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing. This item is for consent.


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6. Award Contract for Property Management Services at Foothills Village Community This report requests the Neighborhoods, Housing and Development Subcommittee recommend City Council approval to contract with MEB Management Services Inc. to provide property management services at Foothills Village. This item is for consent.

Karl Matzinger, Housing 1

7. 2015-16 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Public Services and Public Facilities Projects This report requests the Neighborhoods, Housing and Development Subcommittee recommend City Council approval of the 2015-2016 Community Development Block Grant Public Services and Public Facilities projects. This item is for consent.


Items 8 - 10 are for information, discussion and possible action.

8. South Phoenix Village (SPV) Infill Request for Proposal Results This report requests the Neighborhoods, Housing and Development Subcommittee recommend City Council approval of the SPV Infill award recipient. This item is for information, discussion and possible action.


9. RFP for Development of City-owned Property Between 2nd and 3rd Avenues on McKinley Street This report request the Neighborhoods, Housing and Development Subcommittee recommend City Council approval to issue a Request for Proposals to select a development team, and begin negotiations for the urban infill development of City-owned properties located between 2nd and 3rd Avenues on the north side of McKinley Street. This item is for information, discussion and possible action.

Chris Hallett, Neighborhood Services Christin Mackey, Community and Economic Development Page 29

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10. Transit Oriented District Policy Plans

a. Eastlake-Garfield Transit Oriented District Policy Plan (Reinvent PHX)

This report provides an update on the Reinvent PHX Project and requests that the Neighborhoods, Housing and Development Subcommittee recommend City Council approval of the Eastlake-Garfield Transit Oriented District Policy Plan.

b. Gateway Transit Oriented District Policy Plan (Reinvent PHX)

This report provides an update on the Reinvent PHX Project and requests that the Neighborhoods, Housing and Development Subcommittee recommend City Council approval of the Gateway Transit Oriented District Policy Plan.

c. Midtown Transit Oriented District Policy Plan (Reinvent PHX)

This report provides an update on the Reinvent PHX Project and requests that the Neighborhoods, Housing and Development Subcommittee recommend City Council approval of the Midtown Transit Oriented District Policy Plan. These items are for information, discussion and possible action.

Alan Stephenson, Planning and Development 1 Page 35 Page 39

Item 11 is for information and discussion.

11. Translation and Interpretation Services Follow Up This report provides the Neighborhoods, Housing and Development Subcommittee with an overview of measures the Housing, Human Services and Neighborhood Services Departments use to communicate with residents who have Limited English Proficiency. This item is for information, discussion and possible action.

Chris Hallett, Neighborhood Services Moises Gallegos, Human Services Karl Matzinger, Housng Page 43

12. Future Agenda Items: This item is scheduled to give Subcommittee members an opportunity to mention possible topics for future Subcommittee agendas or to request City staff to follow-up on Subcommittee issues.

Kate Gallego, Chair

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13. Call to the Public: Consideration, discussion and comments from the public; those wishing to address the Subcommittee need not request permission in advance. Action taken as a result of public comment will be limited to directing staff to study the matter or rescheduling the matter for further consideration and decision at a later date.

Kate Gallego, Chair

14. Adjournment Kate Gallego, Chair For further information, please call Rita Marko, Management Assistant, City Manager’s Office, at 602-262-7684 or Gabriel Morales at 602-534-9222. Persons paid to lobby on behalf of persons or organizations other than themselves shall register with the City Clerk prior to lobbying or within five business days thereafter, and must register annually to continue lobbying. If you have any questions about registration or whether or not you must register, please contact the City Clerk’s Office at 602-262-6811. For reasonable accommodations, call Rita Marko at Voice/602-262-7684 or TTY/602-534-5500, or Gabriel Morales at 602-534-9222 as early as possible to coordinate needed arrangements. Subcommittee Members Councilman Sal DiCiccio Councilwoman Laura Pastor Councilman Daniel Valenzuela Councilwoman Kate Gallego, Chair

April 15, 2015

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Neighborhoods, Housing and Development Subcommittee, April 21, 2015, Item 2

Phoenix City Council

Neighborhoods, Housing and Development Subcommittee Summary Minutes

Tuesday, February 17, 2015

1st Floor Atrium Assembly Rooms A, B, and C 200 West Washington Street Phoenix, Arizona Subcommittee Members Present Subcommittee Members Absent Councilwoman Kate Gallego, Chair Councilwoman Laura Pastor Councilman Daniel Valenzuela Councilman Sal DiCiccio Staff Present Staff Present Public Present Rita Marko Deanna Jonovich Karen Peters Gabriel Morales Stephanie Romero Steven Hernandez Nicole Ayoola Angela Duncan Libby Bissa Kweilin Waller Emma Liu Keon Montgomery Josh Bednarek

Lina Cruz Rianer Balch Christy Blake William Emerson Titus Mathew Greg Gonzales Yolanda Martinez Sandra Jones Jauron Leefers Brady Madden Chris Hallett Karl Matzinger

Mike Johnson Alfredo Izmajtovich Chris Debreceni Joe Keeper Sheila Harris Julie Culver Bill Spreitzer Linda Carrier Chris Cazio Lindsay Woods Dave Hepburn Mo Stein

1. Call to Order

Chairwoman Gallego called the meeting to order at 10:06 a.m. with Councilwoman Pastor, Councilman DiCiccio and Councilman Valenzuela present.

2. Review and Approval of the January 20, 2015 Neighborhoods, Housing and Development Subcommittee Meeting Minutes Councilman Valenzuela moved to approve the minutes from the January 20, 2015 Neighborhoods, Housing and Development Subcommittee meeting. Councilwoman Pastor seconded the motion, which passed 4-0.

3. City of Phoenix Homeless Initiatives Update October – December 2014 Information only

4. 30 West Corona Avenue Request for Proposals Results

5. CDBG Neighborhood Revitalization Request for Proposal Results Councilwoman Pastor moved to approve consent items 4 and 5. Councilman Valenzuela seconded the motion, which passed 4-0.

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6. Award of HOME and CDBG Program Funding for Multi-family Affordable Housing Development Projects Alfredo Izmajtovich, Cesar Chavez Foundation, provided a comment card in support of this item. DiCiccio moved to approve consent item 6. Councilwoman Pastor seconded the motion, which passed 4-0.

7. National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials Annual Membership Councilwoman Pastor moved to approve consent item 7. Councilman Valenzuela seconded the motion, which passed 3-1. Councilman DiCiccio was not in favor of the motion.

8. Adopt and Submit Annual Agency Plan and 5-Year Plan to HUD, and Amend Section 8 Administrative Plan and Public Housing Admissions and Continued Occupancy Chairwoman Gallego asked staff to explain how the Housing Department assists residents with limited English proficiency. Housing Department Director Karl Matzinger stated that the Housing Department is required by the federal government to have a limited-English-proficiency plan. He added that the Housing Department finds that working with family members proficient in English is the most productive way to interact with those that have limited English proficiency. He added that staff also has access to contracted translation services to assist residents.

Chairwoman Gallego stated that some constituents are concerned with having children translate in certain situations. She also asked if certain confidentiality privileges are waived when family members, in particular children, assist with translation. Mr. Matzinger stated that staff works with family members that are able to understand the topics being discussed. He added that he can meet with these constituents to address their concerns.

Councilman DiCiccio asked if there is a plan to prevent multi-housing projects from receiving Section 8 vouchers if there are reports of significant crime or police calls. Mr. Matzinger stated that staff will provide a report addressing this issue during the next Subcommittee meeting. He added that the Housing Department has been working with the Police Department to identify these types of properties. Mr. Matzinger noted that the Administrative Plan of Section 8 provides language to address slumlords. Councilman DiCiccio stated that he is concerned with the amount of money that the City spends on the development of apartment complexes for public housing. He stated that he would like staff to look at ways to reduce the total cost per door for these developments. He added that he believes that staff should reevaluate the methods used to provide translation assistance for those with limited English proficiency. Councilwoman Pastor asked if the City has interpreters to assist residents who have difficulty understanding the English language. Mr. Matzinger stated that the City has translation and interpretation services available to assist residents. Councilman Valenzuela added that residents should be aware that the City has services available to assist with translation. Chairwoman Gallego stated that the City should attempt to provide translation services that do not include the use of family members that are minors. Councilman DiCiccio stated that the use of minors as translators should depend on the situation. Councilman Valenzuela added that it is important to have adult translators in case of litigation.

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Councilwoman Pastor moved to adopt and submit the annual agency's plan, five-year plan to H.U.D. and amend the Section 8 administrative plan for housing and continued occupancy with the option for translation and interpretation services. Councilman Valenzuela seconded the motion, which passed 4-0.

9. Application for Choice Neighborhoods Planning Grant and Co-Development Partner

Request for Proposals Housing Department Director Karl Matzinger summarized the goals of Choice Neighborhoods, which include the replacement of public housing and creating conditions for public and private reinvestment in distressed neighborhoods. Mr. Matzinger summarized the criteria for the Choice Neighborhoods Planning Grant, noting that the maximum award for this grant is $500,000. He added that the grant requires a comprehensive neighborhood transformation plan with input from residents and community partners. Mr. Matzinger added that the transformation plan will focus on replacing existing public housing in the East AMP Community; one of the City’s older public housing projects. He added that the goals of the plan include developing mixed-income housing, improving educational outcomes, and increasing economic and housing stability. He noted that the plan needs to be established in order to compete for grants to implement the plan.

Mr. Matzinger noted that some of houses in East AMP community were built in 1942, and still have evaporative cooling systems. Mr. Matzinger introduced Deputy Housing Director Angela Duncan. Ms. Duncan stated that the Housing Department will issue a Request for Proposals (RFP) for a co-development partner to assist with the Choice Neighborhoods Grant application, the planning process and implementation of the transformation plan. Ms. Duncan provided a list of evaluation criteria for the RFP.

Chairwoman Gallego stated that she represents constituents in the focus area of the plan, and they would like to see development that provides food and retail options, as well as other employment opportunities. She added that diversity of income in this area may contribute to the implementation of goals for Reinvent PHX.

Mr. Matzinger added that St. Luke’s Hospital is near the plan’s focus area, and the organization is interested in a land swap with the City, as they are looking to expand their campus. He noted that this option may be discussed as part of the planning process. Councilman DiCiccio stated that he is in support of the plan and targeting dollars in specific areas. He asked why a developer was required to partner for this project. He stated that he did not see anything in the presentation that defines the cost of the project. Mr. Matzinger stated that Choice Neighborhoods requires that applicants are public housing authorities. Mr. Matzinger added that the cost of the project was not included, because a plan needs to be developed before those costs can be established. Councilman DiCiccio asked about the fee charged by the co-developer. Ms. Duncan stated that the fee is approximately10 to 15 percent of the development cost.

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Councilman Valenzuela moved to approve staff’s recommendations. Councilwoman Pastor seconded the motion, which passed 4-0.

10. Neighborhood Preservation Ordinance Amendments Neighborhood Services Department Director Chris Hallett introduced Deputy Neighborhood Services Director Tim Boling. Mr. Boling stated that the Neighborhood Services Department has received numerous complaints regarding housing units that do not have air conditioning. He added that the current City ordinance does not give the department the authority to address this issue. Mr. Boiling added that the Law Department evaluated ordinances from other municipalities and developed language to amend the City ordinance for cooling and heating requirements. He added that he has seen residents use ovens as heating in housing units, so the ordinance will include language to prevent the use of appliances for heating. Mr. Boiling stated the department received input from several organizations, including the Phoenix Association of Realtors and the Arizona Multihousing Association. He added that they expressed support of the ordinance amendments.

Chairwoman Gallego thanked staff for their work and for collaborating with community partners to make housing in Phoenix as safe as possible. Councilman Valenzuela thanked staff for their work. He stated that these ordinance amendments will improve the quality of life in Phoenix. He added that the amendments will entice investors to do business in the City of Phoenix, because it shows that the City cares about the community. He added that the ordinance amendments will help the most vulnerable members of the community and send a message to slum lords that they are not welcome in Phoenix. Councilwoman Pastor asked how the ordinance will be enforced. Mr. Hallett stated that the community will be educated about the ordinance amendments. He added that enforcement is complaint based, and residents will be encouraged to contact the Neighborhood Services Department if air conditioning issues are not addressed.

Councilman Valenzuela moved to approve staff’s recommendation. Councilwoman Pastor seconded the motion, which passed 4-0.

11. General Plan Update (PLANPHX) Deputy City Manager Rick Naimark recognized those involved in the development of the General Plan and thanked them for their efforts. He introduced Planning and Development Director Alan Stephenson. Mr. Stephenson recognized Mo Stein, Chair of the PLANPHX Leadership Committee, and Josh Bednarek, Project Manager for PLANPHX. Mr. Stein stated that the Committee developed the General Plan to create a long-term vision for the City of Phoenix. He added that PLANPHX tells the story of Phoenix from the community’s standpoint. He noted that there were thousands of community interactions on myplanphx.com and hundreds of community meetings were held to gather input from residents. He added that the Committee learned that the community loves the city and they have big ideas. He stated that that the community’s input resulted in the development of the five core values of the plan.

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Mr. Stephenson thanked everyone involved in the development of the General Plan, including Phoenix residents, business owners, and neighborhood and community associations. He also thanked the Mayor and City Council for their leadership, during the development of the General Plan. Mr. Stephenson summarized the steps taken to develop the General Plan. Mr. Bednarek described the framework of the General Plan, including the vision, community benefits, five core values and seven strategic tools. He added that the General Plan will be one that people want to read, noting that the document is visually stimulating. Mr. Bednarek stated that the General Plan does not change the land use map. He added that the General Plan was thoroughly vetted by several groups, including the Planning Commission and the PLANPHX Leadership Committee Mr. Stephenson stated that staff will ask the City Council for approval of the General Plan at the March 4 Formal Council meeting. He added that at the March 18 Formal Council meeting, the City Council will be asked to refer the General Plan to the ballot for the August 2015 election and approve ballot language. Mr. Stein summarized the goals of the General Plan. He noted that the General Plan provides a clear description of what the City wants to accomplish and how those items will be accomplished. He also added that an annual report will be provided to the City Council, describing what has been accomplished in the plan.

Councilwoman Gallego asked how the average citizen will see the impact of the General Plan. Mr. Stein stated that the development of the five core values was based on public input, so he hopes that all citizens can relate to these values and see their impact in the community.

Councilman DiCiccio thanked staff and the Committee for all of their work. He stated that he believes PLANPHX is one of the best plans he has ever seen. Councilwoman Pastor thanked staff and the Committee for their efforts to develop the General Plan. She stated that the General Plan is very easy to follow. She also recognized staff and the Committee for including community stakeholders in the development of the plan. Councilman Valenzuela thanked staff and the Committee for their efforts. He stated that the General Plan will energize the community. He added that the General Plan has the fingerprints of residents from across the City. Councilman Valenzuela motioned to approve staff’s recommendation with the February 13 memo from Alan Stephenson. Councilwoman Pastor seconded the motion, which passed 4-0

12. Translation and Interpretation Services Chairwoman Gallego introduced the Translation and Interpretation Services item. She noted that several Councilmembers represent very diverse districts. She added that the state of Arizona has resettled more than 70,000 refugees over the last decade. She added that the City and City Council need to ensure these individuals are able to navigate City services and understand city government.

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Neighborhoods Services Director Chris Hallett introduced Human Services Director Moe Gallegos and Housing Department Director Karl Matzinger. Mr. Hallett summarized the tools that are available to City departments to assist individuals with limited English proficiency. He noted that the City uses contracted translation and interpretation services. He added that City staff also assists with translation and interpretation.

Mr. Hallett stated that the Neighborhood Services Department has partnered with organizations to provide interpretation services to assist refugees with landlord tenant workshops. He noted that the Human Service Department uses translation services to assist with the Head Start Program among others.

Councilman Valenzuela asked with whom the City contracts for translation services. Mr. Hallett stated that the City contracts with several different providers.

Councilman Valenzuela stated that the district he represents is very diverse. He added that there are more than 40 languages spoken at Alhambra High School. He emphasized that the City needs to be able to communicate with residents throughout Phoenix. He added that the City needs to look at advancing support for English as a second language classes. Councilman Valenzuela asked if City Council offices are able to use the City’s translation services. Deputy City Manager Deanna Jonovich stated that staff can evaluate establishing a citywide contract. Ms. Jonovich added that many of the City’s translation contracts are department specific, and there would be a charge to the Council offices if those services were used. Councilman Valenzuela stated that if he is able to help the community, the costs of these services would be worth the investment. Councilman Valenzuela stated that he would like a briefing on citywide translation and ESL services. He added that he would like the topic of translation services included in a policy discussion. He also added that being able to communicate with all residents is important for the City, as it has the potential to reduce crime and allow people to feel comfortable in their neighborhoods. Ms. Jonovich stated that staff will look to see if partnerships can be developed with organizations that can assist with these types of services. Councilman Valenzuela noted that he would like staff to look at using non-profits to provide translation services for Councilmembers while they are out in the community, and he would like to see the City offer ESL classes in the community.

Chairwoman Gallego stated that the City needs to evaluate translation and interpretation services that can be used and funded by all departments. Chris Debreceni, International Rescue Committee, stated that his organization offers in-person interpreters for a variety of languages. He noted that his organization is the preferred vendor for the state of Arizona, as well as many other cities and counties in Arizona. Chairwoman Gallego asked Mr. Debreceni how many languages his organization works with in the state of Arizona. Mr. Debreceni stated that his organization provides translation and interpretation services for 55 languages. Councilman DiCiccio stated that the City should look at the City of Minneapolis as an example of how cities can integrate their communities. He stated that he is not in favor of a citywide expenditure for translation and interpretation services.

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Councilman Valenzuela reiterated that there needs to be a policy discussion regarding translation and interpretation services to determine how they are funded. He added that it may be possible to apply for grants to fund this initiative. He noted that District 5 residents are connected with non-profits and churches that provide ESL classes. Chairwoman Gallego asked for contract utilization rates for translation and interpretation services. Mr. Hallett stated that staff will compile that information and brief the Subcommittee during a subsequent meeting.

Chairwoman Gallego asked if staff is aware of the translation and interpretations services available to assist residents. Mr. Hallett and Mr. Matzinger stated that staff is made aware of these services during new employee orientation. Mr. Gallegos stated that the Human Services Department uses these services on a regular basis to assist the community. He added that the Human Services Department has approximately 75 employees that are bilingual. Chairwoman Gallego stated that staff should be provided with a refresher on the services available to assist residents that have limited English proficiency. She added that the City should look at other municipalities to determine how they use translation and interpretation services.

13. Housing Department Capital Improvement Program Update

Housing Department Director Karl Matzinger introduced Deputy Housing Department Director Titus Mathew. Mr. Mathew summarized the Housing Department’s Capital Improvement Program (CIP) budget, noting that the current budget is $36 million dollars. He added that the CIP budget consists of capital funds and home program funds. Mr. Mathew stated that a portion of the CIP funds will be dedicated to the City’s Foothills complex, and a portion will be used to develop additional affordable housing. Mr. Matzinger added that $2.2 million of the CIP budget is Home Program Funds, noting that these funds are provided to the development community to develop public housing.

Future Agenda Items Councilman Valenzuela asked staff to provide an inventory of language services provided by the City. Councilwoman Pastor asked staff to evaluate the removal of the historic preservation overlay for neighborhoods impacted by the Federal Aviation Administration’s flight path changes. Call to the Public Michael Johnson stated that as a landlord, he is concerned with the City’s code that requires property owners to clean adjacent right-of-ways. Chairwoman Gallego stated that City staff will work with him to address his concerns. Adjournment 11:46 a.m.

Respectfully submitted, Gabriel Morales Management Intern

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CITY COUNCIL REPORT

TO: Deanna Jonovich Deputy City Manager

FROM: Chris Hallett Neighborhood Services Director

SUBJECT: 2015 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT WEEK CELEBRATION

This report provides an update to Neighborhoods, Housing and Development Subcommittee on the City’s celebration of National Community Development Week. THE ISSUE Over the years, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has provided Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding allocations to the City of Phoenix, which have ranged from $14 to $20 million. These grant funds are awarded by the City to non-profit organizations for neighborhood revitalization, housing, infrastructure, economic development and social service projects. This funding has been critical to City efforts to combat graffiti, promote property maintenance, rehabilitate housing and respond to the needs of community groups. Non-profit agencies have also used these critical resources to repair and construct facilities and to provide services. Phoenix has used CDBG as the catalyst for extensive partnerships and five-fold leveraging of resources that have turned communities around. OTHER INFORMATION Each spring, the City, along with communities throughout the nation, celebrates the value and accomplishments of the CDBG program during National CDBG Week. As in previous years, Phoenix will recognize outstanding community partners and highlight outstanding projects at an awards ceremony. This year, the event will be held on April 28 at 9:00 a.m. at the Boys and Girls Club, MLB All-Star Arizona D-Backs branch (formerly Kiechefer Branch), located at 548 W. Southern Ave. This year’s awards will recognize agencies and individuals that have used CDBG funds in an exemplary manner and have made significant contributions toward community development in Phoenix. The following awards will be presented to community partners in honor of their accomplishments. • Lupe Sisneros Memorial Award: Joann Hauger, Executive Director or

Community Housing Resources of Arizona (CHRA) for her twenty-six years of service assisting low-income families in purchasing their first home through home ownership and down payment assistance programs.

• Community Partnership Award: Assistance League of Phoenix for providing

school clothes, school and hygiene supplies to more than 7,500 low-income Phoenix children each year.

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• Community Service Hero Award: Support Sky Harbor Coalition for leading bi-

annual clean ups in the areas surrounding Sky Harbor Airport, donating and stocking tool trailers for residents to use throughout the year and for its recent efforts in beautifying the Garfield neighborhood.

• Neighborhood Revitalization Award: Dennis Flynn for founding and leading Rebuilding Together Valley of the Sun for more than 25 years and providing low-income home-owners with varying levels of repairs and engaging 220,000 volunteer hours.

• Economic Development Award of Excellence Award: A & H Painting for utilizing various consultants in the Management Assistance Program to help increase efficiency, effectiveness and grow from one employee to twenty.

• Homeless Service Provider of the Year Award: Southwest Behavioral Health for identifing and serving offenders, who also happen to be homeless, in a manner which reduces crime and addresses the core issue of criminal behavior and homelessness through the Misdemeanor Repeat Offender Program.

It is important to continue recognizing outstanding agencies and projects for their contributions and to raise awareness of the value of CDBG to the City. The CDBG allocation for Phoenix has been reduced by $6 million (28 percent) in the past twelve years, bringing 2015 funding to a new low of $14,511,399. RECOMMENDATION This report is for information only.

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CITY COUNCIL REPORT



SUBJECT: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT REPROGRAMMING REQUEST

This report requests that the Neighborhoods, Housing and Development (NHD) Subcommittee recommend City Council approval to reprogram $1,705,450 of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program income and unspent funds to other critical programs. THE ISSUE Throughout the fiscal year, programs and projects funded through the CDBG allocation are reviewed, closed projects are reconciled, and any program income received or unused funds are referred to City Council for reprogramming into open, critical programs or projects. The Neighborhood Services Department (NSD) requests a total of $912,487 in CDBG program income and $792,963 of unspent CDBG funds be programmed to fund expected needs under the following broad activity areas previously approved by City Council: Critical Core and Departmental Programs Special Targeted Code Enforcement ($1,055,000). This provides another year of continued funding for nine Neighborhood Preservation Inspector I positions and one Neighborhood Preservation Inspector II position originally eliminated as part of the February 3, 2009 General Fund budget reduction. Staff will continue to provide enforcement of the Neighborhood Preservation Ordinance in targeted eligible low-moderate income census tracts, specifically in the City’s targeted Neighborhood Initiative and Redevelopment Areas, including the West Phoenix Revitalization Area, through June 30, 2016. Owner Occupied Hardship Assistance and Emergency Home Repair Programs ($650,450). This provides additional funding for the citywide Owner Occupied Hardship Assistance and Emergency Home Repair programs, which provide assistance to homeowners with property conditions that pose an immediate threat to health and safety and to correct exterior code violations on properties in violation of the Neighborhood Preservation and Zoning Ordinances. In addition, the programs maintain and preserve property value of owner-occupied homes and promote the integrity of the surrounding neighborhood, while improving housing conditions for the poorest families. Specifically, these funds will assist approximately 108 homeowners.

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COMMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG ALLOCATION) REPROGRAMMING SOURCES

BROAD ACTIVITY AREA AVAILABLE

FUNDS Open Application Process $382,963 Program Management, Coordination, and Support $410,000 PREVIOUSLY APPROVED CDBG FUNDS AVAILABLE $792,963 PROGRAM INCOME $912,487 TOTAL CDBG FUNDS AVAILABLE FOR REPROGRAMMING $1,705,450 RECOMMENDATION Staff requests the NHD Subcommittee recommend City Council approval to reprogram $1,705,450 of unspent CDBG and program income funds for Special Targeted Code Enforcement, and Owner Occupied Hardship Assistance and Emergency Home Repair Programs.

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CITY COUNCIL REPORT



SUBJECT: 2015-20 CONSOLIDATED PLAN, 2015-16 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN AND ANALYSIS OF IMPEDIMENTS TO FAIR HOUSING SUBMISSION TO HUD

This report requests that the Neighborhoods, Housing and Development (NHD) Subcommittee recommend City Council approval of the draft 2015-2020 Consolidated Plan, 2015-16 Annual Action Plan and the Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing. THE ISSUE The 2015-20 Consolidated Plan defines strategies to address housing and community development needs in the City of Phoenix for the next five years. The plan contains the application requirements for four U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) programs that provide critical funds to entitlement cities like Phoenix each year. The four programs are: Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME Investment Partnership (HOME), Emergency Solutions Grants (ESG), and Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA). The 2015-16 Annual Action Plan describes how funds will be used in the coming year to address the priorities of the Consolidated Plan, while the Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing (AI) helps identify and overcome obstacles to fair housing choice. The 2015-16 allocations are as follows: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) $14,511,399 HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIPS (HOME) $3,865,376 EMERGENCY SOLUTIONS GRANTS (ESG) $1,305,385 HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES FOR PERSONS WITH AIDS (HOPWA) $1,808,877

TOTAL $21,491,037 Proposed allocations in the broad activity areas are as follows: CDBG Critical Core City Department Programs $9,191,769 Competitive Open Application and Request for Proposals $2,449,645 CDBG Program Management, Coordination, and Support $2,869,985

TOTAL CDBG FUNDING $14,511,399

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HOME Multi-Family Rental Housing and Special Projects $2,705,763 Reconstruction / Rehabilitation of Owner-Occupied

Homes $773,075

Program Management and Coordination $386,538 TOTAL HOME FUNDING $3,865,376

ESG Emergency Shelter $638,385 Rapid Re-Housing $514,000 Street Outreach $70,000 Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) $8,000 Administration $75,000

TOTAL ESG FUNDING $1,305,385 HOPWA Client and Housing Services $1,754,611 Program Management and Coordination $54,266

TOTAL HOPWA FUNDING $1,808,877 OTHER INFORMATION The Consolidated Planning process began in September 2014 with three public hearings soliciting information on community needs. Residents and community leaders were invited to provide testimony on housing, housing rehabilitation, small business assistance, public facilities, neighborhood revitalization, social services, and community development needs. The information collected, along with needs assessments from other sources, formed the basis for the 2015-2020 Consolidated Plan process which was approved by the City Council in October 2014. As required by federal regulation, a 30-day comment period began on March 9, 2015, and will continue to April 9, 2015, for the community to view and comment on the draft Consolidated Plan and AI documents. A public hearing will be held on April 7, 2015 to allow residents to review the draft plans. If substantive changes arise from the public comment period or public hearing, staff will include these changes in the report forwarded to City Council for review and approval. The 2015-2020 Consolidated Plan, 2015-16 Annual Action Plan and the AI are due to HUD no later than May 15. The AI process also began in September 2014 by analyzing information from the census, fair housing complaint data and the Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HDMA). Fair housing stakeholders were interviewed and a public engagement forum was held at the Burton Barr Central Library on October 15, 2014. An open survey to collect the public’s perceptions of fair housing and local housing needs was conducted from October to December 2014 and resulted in more than 300 completed surveys. The AI includes recommendations to address impediments noted in the study, which include a lack of awareness of fair housing laws, age and condition of the housing stock in the city, an unequal distribution of resources, disparities in mortgage lending and location of affordable housing.

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RECOMMENDATION This report requests that the NHD Subcommittee recommend City Council approval of the draft of the draft 2015-2020 Consolidated Plan, 2015-16 Annual Action Plan and the Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing.

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CITY COUNCIL REPORT

TO: Deanna Jonovich

Deputy City Manager

FROM: Karl Matzinger

Housing Director

SUBJECT: AWARD CONTRACT FOR PROPERTY MANAGEMENT SERVICES AT FOOTHILLS VILLAGE COMMUNITY

This report requests the Neighborhoods, Housing and Development (NHD) Subcommittee recommend City Council approval to contract with MEB Management Services Inc. to provide property management services at Foothills Village. THE ISSUE On January 21, 2015 the City Council approved the issuance of a Request for Proposals (RFP) for property management services at the Foothills Village community. The Housing Department issued the RFP on March 11, 2015 and three proposals were received. The evaluation committee, comprised of representatives from the Housing Department and outside stakeholders, evaluated proposals and deemed MEB Management Services the best and most responsive proposer.

MEB Management Services Inc. 3,155

Dunlap and McGee Property Management Inc. 2,950

Celtic Property Management 2,940

OTHER INFORMATION Foothills Village is a conventional multifamily public housing facility, consisting of 28 one-story and 172 two-story townhomes, having one to four bedrooms each. The property is located in Council District 7 at the northwest corner of 7th Avenue and Alta Vista.

The property manager will provide all services required in connection with the normal operation and management of the property and will adhere to the Housing Department’s Admissions and Continued Occupancy Policy and the Annual Contributions Contract (ACC) as required by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). They will take full responsibility for the day-to-day operations and oversight of the property and will be responsible for financial management in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. The City will be responsible for providing contract compliance and oversight. Under this award, there is a projected operational cost savings of at least 10 percent which will help operations and maintenance stay within the approved HUD budget.

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The property is currently managed with the following City staff: one Property Manager, two Housing Program Representatives and four maintenance personnel. All City employees currently assigned to the Foothills Village community will be transferred to vacant positions in the public housing operation.

RECOMMENDATION Staff requests the NHD Subcommittee recommend City Council approval to award a contract for property management services for Foothills Village to MEB Management Services Inc.

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CITY COUNCIL REPORT



SUBJECT: 2015-16 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) PUBLIC SERVICES AND PUBLIC FACILITIES PROJECTS

This report requests the Neighborhoods, Housing and Development (NHD) Subcommittee recommend City Council approval of the 2015-2016 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Public Services and Public Facilities projects. THE ISSUE The CDBG Request for Proposals for Public Services and Public Facilities was conducted by the Neighborhood Services Department (NSD) from October 20 through November 25, 2014. A total of 112 applications, requesting more than $3.6 million, were received. On July 1, 2015, a total of $998,775 will be available to fund projects. In October 2014, City Council approved priorities for the 2015-2016 CDBG Request for Proposals (RFP). Staff recommends the funds be disbursed as follows:

PUBLIC SERVICES Priorities Allocation Enrichment Programs for Youth $99,200 Neighborhood Revitalization Services $31,000 Support Services to Seniors/Disabled $130,200 Youth Services and Child Care $359,600

Total for Public Services

$620,000

PUBLIC FACILITIES Priorities Allocation Public Facilities Citywide $140,000 Public Facilities Geographic Targeted Area 238,775

Total for Public Facilities

$378,775

Staff forwarded technical review results and funding proposals to the Community Development (CD) Review Committee. Each proposal was rated on a forty-point scale: project description/need, proposed outcomes, past performance and capability, and project budget. A total of 61 proposals met the Committee’s threshold score for advancement to the presentation phase. The Committee heard presentations, ranked

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the proposals, and developed funding recommendations based on the rankings and scores. The highest ranked proposals in each priority area are recommended for full funding. The CD Review Committee recommended allocating remaining funds to the next highest ranked proposals in these areas. OTHER INFORMATION The following proposals are recommended for 2015-16 funding: Enrichment Programs for Youth Aid to the Adoption of Special Kids Special Friends Mentoring Program

$25,000

New Pathways for Youth, Inc. Garfield Neighborhood After School Program

$10,000

New Pathways for Youth, Inc. PALS Mentoring Program

$14,200

Rosie’s House: A Music Academy for Children Music Education Program

$25,000

Tumbleweed Center for Youth Development Tumbleweed Transitional Living Continuum

$25,000

Neighborhood Revitalization Services Antioch Network Woodland Community Garden

$12,670

Rebuilding Together Valley of the Sun Rebuilding Together

$3,330

Wesley Community Center Life Long Learning Program

$15,000

Support Services to Persons with Disabilities and Senior Support Services

Ahwatukee Foothills YMCA YMCA Outreach Programs for Seniors

$13,465

Best Buddies Arizona Best Buddies City of Phoenix Friendship

$21,735

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Duet: Partners in Health and Aging Escorted Transportation

$35,000

Foundation for Blind Children Vision Rehabilitation Services

$25,000

So. Arizona Association for the Visually Impaired Health & Wellness Program for the Blind and Visually Impaired

$35,000

Youth Services and Child Care

Assistance League of Phoenix Operation School Bell

$35,000

Back to School Clothing Drive New Clothes, New Beginnings Program

$35,000

Central Arizona Shelter Services (CASS) The Parsons Center for Pediatric Dentistry

$35,000

Child Crisis Center Emergency Shelter Program

$35,000

Chrysalis Shelter for Victims of Domestic Violence Emergency Shelter Family & Child Therapist

$9,600

Crisis Nursery, Inc. Children’s Emergency Shelter Program

$35,000

Desert Mission, Inc Dental Care for Uninsured Children

$35,000

Florence Crittenton Services of Arizona Therapeutic Group Home

$35,000

Florence Crittenton Services of Arizona Girls Ranch Phoenix

$35,000

St. Mary’s Food Bank Alliance Emergency Food Boxes

$35,000

UMOM New Day Centers, Inc. Teen Activity Program

$35,000

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Public Facilities for Non-Profits - Citywide

Upward for Children and Families Bus Canopy

$70,000

ValleyLife Multipurpose Room

$70,000

Public Facilities for Non-Profits - Geographic

Boys and Girls Clubs of Metropolitan Phoenix Rosenzweig Branch Exterior Improvements

$36,400

Crisis Nursery, Inc. Exterior Maintenance, Efficiency and Safety

$84,000

Phoenix Day Safe and Secure Facility Enhancement

$61,640

Wesley Community Center, Inc. Community Kitchen

$56,735

RECOMMENDATION Staff requests the NHD Subcommittee recommend City Council approval of the 2015-16 CDBG Public Services and Public Facilities projects.

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CITY COUNCIL REPORT



SUBJECT: SOUTH PHOENIX VILLAGE (SPV) INFILL REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL RESULTS

This report requests the Neighborhoods, Housing and Development (NHD) Subcommittee recommend City Council approval of the South Phoenix Village (SPV) Infill award recipient. THE ISSUE A Request for Proposals (RFP) for the redevelopment of residential properties in SPV, a Neighborhood Initiative Area (NIA) was issued in May 2014. Currently, the City owns 125 vacant single family properties located within the “Target Area” in SPV, which are available for development through this RFP. The target infill development boundaries are 24th Street east to 32nd Street and Corona Avenue south to Roeser Road. Two proposals were received and reviewed by a selection committee. The proposals were scored on a 600-point scale which evaluated development concept, house and construction phase plans, sales and marketing programs, community engagement, homeownership, financial readiness and overall contribution to neighborhood revitalization. Based on the selection committee’s ratings, staff recommends a contract award to complete a minimum of 121 units during a three-year term with two one-year options to extend, if considered to be in the City’s best interest do so, to the FSL Real Estate Services in the amount of $5,368,222. OTHER INFORMATION FSL Real Estate Services is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit Community Housing Development Organization and an affiliate of the Foundation for Senior Living (FSL). The key objective of this RFP is to make the SPV neighborhood more sustainable by filling the vacant lots with quality and energy-efficient (green) single-family homes for maximum community impact. This RFP sought proposers who can deliver economies of scale for reasonable pricing; have the capacity to build out the available lots based on construction phase plans and production schedules; are capable of executing a marketing approach maximizing exposure; and can support improved confidence in the area through community engagement.

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Upon City Council approval, contract negotiations will commence and the contract will be executed. Construction groundbreaking of Phase A, two model homes and four spec homes, is anticipated to commence in November 2015. Staff anticipates the last of the home sales will be completed by fall 2020. RECOMMENDATION Staff requests the NHD Subcommittee recommend City Council approval of the South Phoenix Village Infill award recipient FSL Real Estate Services.

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CITY COUNCIL REPORT

TO: Deanna Jonovich Deputy City Manager Paul Blue Deputy City Manager

FROM: Chris Hallett Neighborhood Services Department Director Christine Mackay Community and Economic Development Department Director

SUBJECT: RFP FOR DEVELOPMENT OF CITY-OWNED PROPERTY BETWEEN 2ND AND 3RD AVENUES ON MCKINLEY STREET

This report request the Neighborhoods, Housing and Development (NHD) Subcommittee recommend City Council approval to issue a Request for Proposals (RFP) to select a development team, and begin negotiations for the urban infill development of City-owned properties located between 2nd and 3rd Avenues on the north side of McKinley Street. THE ISSUE The City owns three vacant parcels in the Roosevelt Neighborhood, comprising approximately 28,000 square feet, or 0.64 acres, located on the north side of McKinley Street between 2nd and 3rd Avenues (the Property). An RFP process is necessary to facilitate compatible infill development and sale of the Property. If approved by the City Council, staff will issue a solicitation, requesting competitive proposals from qualified development teams for this urban infill opportunity. OTHER INFORMATION The Property was purchased by the Neighborhood Services Department (NSD) with Bond Funds to facilitate revitalization through blight elimination and infill development in the Roosevelt Neighborhood. It is bordered by 2nd and 3rd avenues, and a historic live/work property and apartment complex on the north. The property is located in the Downtown Core, which allows for a variety of uses and encourages compatible, transit-oriented development. On February 2 and 3, 2015, staff met with the Roosevelt Action Association (RAA) to discuss the City’s intent to issue an RFP for development of the Property and to seek their input on a potential RFP. In addition to presenting at RAA’s meetings, staff posted an online survey for approximately sixteen days to solicit feedback from nearby

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residents, property owners and businesses. The survey link was distributed to RAA, the Evans Churchill Community Association and the Roosevelt Row Community Development Corporation. A notification letter was also mailed to property owners adjacent to the Property. If an RFP process is approved, staff would incorporate the feedback received. The proposed solicitation would be for the City’s disposition and development of the Property. Staff would commission an appraisal of the Property, which would be made available to proposers. The return to the City would be based on fair market value, and may include payments and other consideration that provide public benefit. The RFP would require proposers to provide a performance deposit with their submittals. The RFP would include standard terms, conditions and other necessary requirements, and would be evaluated based on the following evaluation criteria:

1. Scope/Scale of the Proposed Project 175 points 2. Consistency with Approved City Plans and Ordinances 125 points 3. Proposer Qualifications 200 points 4. Proposer Business Plan 100 points 5. Proposer Financial Capacity 150 points 6. Proposed Project Timeline 100 points 7. Economic and Fiscal Return 150 points Total 1,000 points

If approved by City Council, the RFP would be issued this summer and remain open for at least 60 days. Responsive proposals would be evaluated by a panel including city staff and community representatives. Following negotiations with recommended proposer(s), business terms would be presented to the NHD Subcommittee for recommendation and City Council for action. RECOMMENDATION Staff request’s the NHD Subcommittee recommend City Council approval to issue a RFP, select a development team, and begin negotiations for the urban infill development of City-owned properties located between 2nd and 3rd Avenues on the north side of McKinley Street.

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Neighborhoods, Housing and Development Subcommittee, April 21, 2015, Item 10a

CITY COUNCIL REPORT

TO: Rick Naimark Deputy City Manager

FROM: Alan Stephenson Planning & Development Director

SUBJECT: EASTLAKE-GARFIELD TRANSIT ORIENTED DISTRICT POLICY PLAN (REINVENT PHX)

This report provides an update on the Reinvent PHX Project and requests that the Neighborhoods, Housing and Development (NHD) Subcommittee recommend City Council approval of the Eastlake-Garfield Transit Oriented District (TOD) Policy Plan. THE ISSUE The Reinvent PHX Project The Reinvent PHX Project is a partnership between the City of Phoenix, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Arizona State University, St. Luke’s Health Initiatives and numerous other organizations committed to developing walkable, opportunity-rich communities connected to light rail. Reinvent PHX will create plans for five districts along the light rail system and will establish a new, transit-oriented model for urban planning and development along the City’s light rail system. The creation of five TOD policy plans and a new form-based code, the Walkable Urban Code, are the key components of the collaboration. Three of the five TOD policy plans (Gateway, Eastlake-Garfield and Midtown) are presented for recommendation to the NHD Subcommittee at this meeting. The Walkable Urban Code, Uptown and Solano TOD Policy Plans will be presented to the NHD Subcommittee on May 19, 2015. See Attachment B for a map of the overall TOD districts. Each of the TOD policy plans establishes a community-based vision for the future and identifies potential investment strategies to improve the quality of life for all residents. The plans articulate the community’s long-range vision; create the policy basis for rezoning property along the light rail system; remain consistent with the goals and policies of the General Plan TOD Strategic Policy Framework; identify business, infrastructure and other investment opportunities to advance the vision in each district; and recommend associated implementation strategies, policies, actions tools, and partners to achieve the vision. OTHER INFORMATION Eastlake-Garfield TOD Policy Plan The Eastlake-Garfield TOD District is located along the light rail corridor, east of downtown Phoenix. The district is bounded by 7th Street on the west, Interstate 10 on the north and east, and the Union Pacific Railroad on the south. The Eastlake-Garfield

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TOD Policy Plan was developed through community input that included residents, property owners, business owners, institutional representatives and urban development professionals. The City Council appointed a steering committee to oversee the process for developing the plan and to provide an official recommendation on the content of the plan. The Eastlake-Garfield TOD Policy Plan is organized into four chapters: Chapter 1: Introduction (About the Plan) – This chapter provides an overview of the history of the Eastlake-Garfield TOD District and highlights the historic significance of the Eastlake Park and Garfield Neighborhoods for the city’s African American and Hispanic community and for the city as a whole. Chapter 2: Today (Existing Conditions Assessment) – This chapter identifies key opportunities and challenges through a data-driven assessment of the existing conditions and revitalization best practices. An inventory of the district’s assets such as the Valley Metro Light Rail stops, Children’s Museum of Phoenix, Eastlake Park, Economic Security Department, and the Azteca Bridal Wedding Plaza are identified and mapped to help them be preserved, improved or further supported. Opportunity and Assessment maps for each of the five Planning Elements (Land Use, Housing, Economic Development, Health, Mobility and Green Systems) are also included in this chapter. Chapter 3: Tomorrow (Vision for 2040) – This chapter describes and illustrates a shared community vision for the year 2040: “In 2040, the Eastlake-Garfield TOD District is economically strong, culturally diverse, and active. Children bike to school, churchgoers walk to brunch, customers stroll to the store, and entrepreneurs hurry to the next meeting. Residents use safe bike lanes and wide, shaded sidewalks to get to local shops, services, and recreational places. Diverse job training, business development, and housing opportunities support a healthy mix of residents and drive local economic stability. Overall, the Eastlake-Garfield TOD District is energetic and vibrant.” This vision for the Eastlake-Garfield TOD District is characterized by strong independent businesses, cool and comfortable neighborhoods, diverse housing options, and safe, convenient transportation choices for pedestrians, bicyclists and transit riders. The growth scenario for Eastlake-Garfield triples the current number of housing units and jobs with approximately 7,024 housing units and 18,000 jobs within 5.2 million square feet of commercial real estate development within Eastlake-Garfield. Strategic investments in infrastructure and urban development projects such as Complete Streets and adaptive reuse projects are identified to catalyze progress towards the vision. Chapter 4: How We Get There (Implementation Strategies) – This chapter contains an implementation plan for transitioning the current conditions to the vision. Policies are included that support a pedestrian-oriented zoning code, mixed-income neighborhoods, historic preservation, neighborhood compatibility, and infrastructure investment. The process for creating the Eastlake-Garfield TOD Policy Plan emphasized robust community involvement, interdisciplinary collaboration and the use of performance measures to improve accountability and provide a focus on outcomes. Priority Development Areas, including Eastlake Park, Garfield, the Van Buren Corridor and

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Edison Park, are provided action plans that identify specific implementation steps for 2015-2020. Public Participation The Eastlake-Garfield Steering Committee was appointed by City Council in 2013. The Committee was comprised of community stakeholders, property owners, residents and business owners. The Committee met 15 times to assist staff with setting priorities for investments and establishing an action plan for the Eastlake-Garfield TOD District. The following nine community workshops were also conducted to solicit input on the Eastlake-Garfield TOD Policy Plan.

• Edison School: December 4, 2012 • Community Housing Partnership: January 31, 2013 • Eastlake Park: March 23, 2013 • Verde Park: March 28, 2013 • Puente: April 26, 2013 • Phoenix Convention Center: August 13 through August 20, 2013 (3 workshops) • Phoenix Financial Center: March 24, 2014

The Eastlake-Garfield Steering Committee voted to recommend adoption of the Eastlake-Garfield TOD Policy Plan on September 16, 2014 by a vote of 8-1. The Central City Village Planning Committee recommended approval of the Eastlake-Garfield TOD Policy Plan on March 9, 2015 by a vote of 17-0. The Planning Commission recommended approval of the Eastlake-Garfield TOD Policy Plan on April 14, 2015 by a vote of 8-0. RECOMMENDATION Staff requests the NHD Subcommittee recommend City Council approval of the Eastlake-Garfield Transit Oriented District Policy Plan as shown in Attachment A. Attachment A – Eastlake-Garfield TOD Policy Plan (223 pages; 15 GBs of data) https://www.phoenix.gov/pdd/topics/reinvent-phx Attachment B – Overall map of five TOD districts

To obtain a hard copy of Attachment A please contact: City of Phoenix - Planning & Development Department Long Range Planning Section Curt Upton, Project Manager 200 West Washington Street, 3rd floor Phoenix, AZ 85003 602-261-8771

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Neighborhoods, Housing and Development Subcommittee, April 21, 2015, Item 10b

CITY COUNCIL REPORT



SUBJECT: GATEWAY TRANSIT ORIENTED DISTRICT POLICY PLAN (REINVENT PHX)

This report provides an update on the Reinvent PHX Project and requests that the Neighborhoods, Housing and Development (NHD) Subcommittee recommend City Council approval of the Gateway Transit Oriented District (TOD) Policy Plan. THE ISSUE The Reinvent PHX Project The Reinvent PHX Project is a partnership between the City of Phoenix, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Arizona State University, St. Luke’s Health Initiatives and numerous other organizations committed to developing walkable, opportunity-rich communities connected to light rail. Reinvent PHX will create plans for five districts along the light rail system and will establish a new, transit-oriented model for urban planning and development along the City’s light rail system. The creation of five TOD policy plans and a new form-based code, the Walkable Urban Code, are the key components of the collaboration. Three of the five TOD policy plans (Gateway, Eastlake-Garfield and Midtown) are presented for recommendation to the NHD Subcommittee at this meeting. The Walkable Urban Code, Uptown and Solano TOD Policy Plans will be presented to the NHD Subcommittee on May 19, 2015. See Attachment B for a map of the overall TOD districts. Each of the TOD policy plans establishes a community-based vision for the future and identifies potential investment strategies to improve the quality of life for all residents. The plans articulate the community’s long-range vision; create the policy basis for rezoning property along the light rail system; remain consistent with the goals and policies of the General Plan TOD Strategic Policy Framework; identify business, infrastructure and other investment opportunities to advance the vision in each district; and recommend associated implementation strategies, policies, actions tools, and partners to achieve the vision. OTHER INFORMATION Gateway TOD Policy Plan The Gateway TOD District is located in the southeast corner of the Phoenix segment of Valley Metro light rail. The district is bordered by State Route 143 to the east, I-10 to the west, the Loop 202 to the north, and Air Lane to the south. The Gateway TOD

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Policy Plan was developed through community input that included residents, property owners, business owners, institutional representatives and urban development professionals. The City Council appointed a steering committee to oversee the process for developing the plan and to provide an official recommendation on the content of the plan. The Gateway TOD Policy Plan is organized into four chapters: Chapter 1: Introduction (About the Plan) – This chapter provides an overview of the history of the Gateway TOD District. It highlights the historic significance of Gateway as the birthplace of Phoenix, Van Buren Street’s role as a gateway route to Phoenix, and the decline and reinvention of Gateway neighborhoods. Chapter 2: Today (Existing Conditions Assessment) – This chapter identifies key opportunities and challenges through a data-driven assessment of the existing conditions and revitalization best practices. An inventory of the district’s assets such as the Valley Metro Light Rail stops, Sky Harbor International Airport, Sky Train, and Gateway Community College are identified and mapped to help them be preserved, improved or further supported. Opportunity and Assessment maps for each of the five Planning Elements (Land Use, Housing, Economic Development, Health, Mobility, and Green Systems) are also included in this chapter. Chapter 3: Tomorrow (Vision for 2040) – This chapter describes and illustrates a shared community vision for the year 2040. In 2040, housing options, transportation patterns, new businesses, and open spaces combine to create a pattern of mixed-use development in Gateway. Redeveloped areas within the Gateway TOD District, especially those close to light rail stations, are highly walkable and bikeable. More opportunities for work, shopping, and starting businesses are envisioned, and many residents are able to walk, bike, or ride transit to meet their daily needs. The growth scenario triples the current number of housing units and jobs with approximately 14,095 housing units and 50,000 jobs within 18 million square feet of commercial real estate development. Strategic investments in infrastructure and urban development projects, including the bicycle improvement on 24th Street, a Complete Street transformation of Van Buren, and enhancements along the Grand Canal are identified to catalyze progress towards the vision. Chapter 4: How We Get There (Implementation) – This chapter contains an implementation plan for transitioning the current conditions to the vision. Policies are included that support a pedestrian-oriented zoning code, mixed-income neighborhoods, historic preservation, neighborhood compatibility, and infrastructure investment. The process for creating the district plan emphasized robust community involvement, interdisciplinary collaboration and the use of performance measures to improve accountability and provide a focus on outcomes. Three Priority Development Areas - Van Buren Street, 24th Street, and the Grand Canal - are provided action plans that identify specific implementation steps for 2015-2020. Public Participation The Gateway Steering Committee was appointed by City Council in 2013. The Committee was comprised of community stakeholders, property owners, residents and

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business owners. The Committee met 14 times to assist staff with setting priorities for investments and establishing an action plan for the Gateway TOD District. The following 12 community workshops were also conducted to solicit input on the Gateway TOD Policy Plan:

• Crockett Community Celebration: October 3, 2012 • Gateway Community College: October 10, 2012, October 17, 2012,

November 7, 2012, November 10, 2012, and November 14, 2012 • Wilson PTO Meeting: December 1, 2012 • Gateway Community College: June 10, 2012 • Wilson Elementary School: July 14, 2012 • Gateway Community College: April 8 through April 15, 2013 (3 workshops)

The Gateway Steering Committee voted to recommend adoption of the Gateway TOD Policy Plan on February 11, 2015 by a vote of 7-1. The Central City Village Planning Committee recommended approval of the Gateway TOD Policy Plan on March 9, 2015 by a vote of 17-0. The Camelback East Village Planning Committee recommended approval of the Gateway TOD Policy Plan on April 7, 2015 by a vote of 15-0. The Planning Commission recommended approval of the Gateway TOD Policy Plan on April 14, 2015 by a vote of 8-0. RECOMMENDATION Staff requests the NHD Subcommittee recommend City Council approval of the Gateway Transit Oriented District Policy Plan as shown in Attachment A. Attachment A - Gateway TOD Policy Plan (217 pages; 15 GBs of data) https://www.phoenix.gov/pdd/topics/reinvent-phx Attachment B – Overall map of five TOD districts

To obtain a hard copy of Attachment A please contact: City of Phoenix Planning & Development Department Long Range Planning Section Curt Upton, Project Manager 200 West Washington Street, 3rd floor Phoenix, AZ 85003 602-261-8771

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Neighborhoods, Housing and Development Subcommittee, April 21, 2015, Item 10c

CITY COUNCIL REPORT



SUBJECT: MIDTOWN TRANSIT ORIENTED DISTRICT POLICY PLAN (REINVENT PHX)

This report provides an update on the Reinvent PHX Project and requests that the Neighborhoods, Housing and Development (NHD) Subcommittee recommend City Council approval of the Midtown Transit Oriented District (TOD) Policy Plan. THE ISSUE The Reinvent PHX Project The Reinvent PHX Project is a partnership between the City of Phoenix, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Arizona State University, St. Luke’s Health Initiatives and numerous other organizations committed to developing walkable, opportunity-rich communities connected to light rail. Reinvent PHX will create plans for five districts along the light rail system and will establish a new, transit-oriented model for urban planning and development along the City’s light rail system. The creation of five TOD policy plans and a new form-based code, the Walkable Urban Code, are the key components of the collaboration. Three of the five TOD policy plans (Gateway, Eastlake-Garfield and Midtown) are presented for recommendation to the NHD Subcommittee at this meeting. The Walkable Urban Code, Uptown and Solano TOD Policy Plans will be presented to the NHD Subcommittee on May 19, 2015. See Attachment B for a map of the overall TOD districts. Each of the TOD policy plans establishes a community-based vision for the future and identifies potential investment strategies to improve the quality of life for all residents. The plans articulate the community’s long-range vision; create the policy basis for rezoning property along the light rail system; remain consistent with the goals and policies of the General Plan TOD Strategic Policy Framework; identify business, infrastructure and other investment opportunities to advance the vision in each district; and recommend associated implementation strategies, policies, actions tools, and partners to achieve the vision. OTHER INFORMATION Midtown TOD Policy Plan The Midtown TOD District is located in the middle segment of the Valley Metro light rail, just north of Downtown. The district is bordered by 7th Street on the east, 7th Avenue on the west, Indian School Road on the north and just north of McDowell Road on the

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south. The Midtown TOD Policy Plan was developed through community input that included residents, property owners, business owners, institutional representatives and urban development professionals. The City Council appointed a steering committee to oversee the process for developing the plan and to provide an official recommendation on the content of the plan. The Midtown TOD Policy Plan is organized into four chapters: Chapter 1: Introduction (About the Plan) – This chapter provides an overview of the history of the Midtown TOD District and discusses the northward movement of commerce from downtown during the mid-century period, the numerous cultural institutions located in the Midtown area, the evolving residential patterns present in the area over the past one hundred years and the neighborhood and political activism that has shaped modern Midtown. Chapter 2: Today (Existing Conditions Assessment) – This chapter identifies key opportunities and challenges through a data-driven assessment of the existing conditions and revitalization best practices. An inventory of the district’s assets such as the Valley Metro Light Rail stops, Heard Museum, Phoenix Art Museum, and the Phoenix Financial Center are identified and mapped to help them be preserved, improved or further supported. Opportunity and Assessment maps for each of the five Planning Elements (Land Use, Housing, Economic Development, Health, Mobility and Green Systems) are also included in this chapter. Chapter 3: Tomorrow (Vision for 2040) – This chapter describes and illustrates a shared community vision for the year 2040. This vision for the Midtown TOD District is a vibrant community characterized by strong independent businesses; cool and comfortable neighborhoods; diverse housing options; and safe, convenient transportation choices for pedestrians, bicyclists and transit riders. The growth scenario triples the current number of housing units and jobs with approximately 13,090 housing units and 63,000 jobs within 17 million square feet of commercial real estate development within Midtown. Strategic investments in infrastructure and urban development projects including Complete Street improvements on 3rd Street, a major redevelopment of Park Central and adaptive reuse of vacant office space are identified to catalyze progress towards the vision. Chapter 4: How We Get There (Implementation Strategies) – This chapter contains an implementation plan for transitioning the current conditions to the vision. Policies are included that support a pedestrian-oriented zoning code, mixed-income neighborhoods, historic preservation, neighborhood compatibility and infrastructure investment. The process for creating the Midtown TOD Policy Plan emphasized robust community involvement, interdisciplinary collaboration and the use of performance measures to improve accountability and provide a focus on outcomes. The action plans identify specific implementation steps for 2015-2020. Two Priority Development Areas, the 3rd Street Promenade and the Central Corridor, are identified and staff is beginning to work on the 3rd Street Promenade initial designs and restriping project.

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Public Participation The Midtown Steering Committee was appointed by City Council in 2014. The Committee was comprised of community stakeholders, property owners, residents and business owners. The Committee met seven times to assist staff with setting priorities for investments and establishing an action plan for the Midtown TOD District. The following eleven community workshops were also conducted to solicit input on the Midtown TOD Policy Plan.

• Phoenix Historic Neighborhoods Coalition: February 28, 2013 • M7 Street Fair: March 2, 2013 • St. Joseph’s Hospital: March 8, 2013 • Off Central Block Party: March 10, 2013 • Steele Indian School Park: March 30, 2013 • Seed Spot: April 3, 2013 • Burton Bar Library: April 10, 2013 • Fellowship Towers: December 17, 2013 • Phoenix Financial Center: March 24, 2014 through April 4, 2014 (3 workshops)

The Midtown Steering Committee voted to recommend adoption of the Midtown TOD Policy Plan on October 15, 2014 by a vote of 8-0. The Encanto Village Planning Committee recommended approval of the Midtown TOD Policy Plan on March 2, 2015 by a vote of 10-0. The Planning Commission recommended approval of the Midtown TOD Policy Plan on April 14, 2015 by a vote of 8-0. RECOMMENDATION Staff requests the NHD Subcommittee recommend City Council approval of the Midtown Transit Oriented District Policy Plan as shown in Attachment A. Attachment A - Midtown TOD Policy Plan (171 pages; 15 GBs of data) https://www.phoenix.gov/pdd/topics/reinvent-phx Attachment B – Overall map of five TOD districts

To obtain a hard copy of Attachment A please contact: City of Phoenix - Planning & Development Department Long Range Planning Section Curt Upton, Project Manager 200 West Washington Street, 3rd floor Phoenix, AZ 85003 602-261-8771

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CITY COUNCIL REPORT


FROM: Chris Hallett Neighborhood Services Director Karl Matzinger Housing Director Moises Gallegos Human Services Director

SUBJECT: TRANSLATION AND INTERPRETATION SERVICES FOLLOW UP

This report provides the Neighborhoods, Housing and Development Subcommittee with an overview of measures the Housing, Human Services and Neighborhood Services Departments use to communicate with residents who have Limited English Proficiency. THE ISSUE The Housing, Human Services and Neighborhood Services Departments utilize a variety of methods to assure persons with Limited English Proficiency have access to information and resources. The most-frequently utilized method is translation and interpretation services through a contracted vendor with the City of Phoenix. Currently, the City has more than 60 vendors on contract to provide translation and interpretation services. Below is a five-year comparison of spending on translation and interpretation by the Housing, Human Services and Neighborhood Services Departments:

Department 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 (8 mo

Actuals)

Housing $10,275 $10,135 $6,945 $2,824 $970 Human

Services $49,365 $39,227 $53,218 $65,638 $35,823

Neighborhood Services

$7,479 $7,177 $11,408 $7,896 $5,741

TOTALS $67,118 $56,539 $71,571 $76,359 $42,534 The Housing, Human Services and Neighborhood Services represent only 10 percent of the more than $3.3 million spent on translation and interpretation services by the City since 2011.

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OTHER INFORMATION Human Services Department’s Early Head Start Program utilizes City contractor Language Banc for interpretation services. The interpreters accompany staff conducting home visits to the 90-minute session once per week. This contractor also provides interpretation at bi-monthly socialization events, and monthly parent meetings and parent training. In addition, the Department utilizes City contractor Bi-Communications for the monthly interpreter services for Head Start Policy Council meetings. Finally, the Human Services Family Advocacy Center (FAC) has multiple Spanish-speaking staff to address the most frequent need for in-person or over the phone translation. If staff needs assistance interpreting for another language, the FAC utilizes the City's contract with Transperfect for over-the-phone interpretation. However, staff has had little/no need for these services in the recent past. Housing and Neighborhood Services Department staff is able to use City contractor CyraCom for over-the-phone interpretation of more than 200 languages in the field or office. Training on utilizing CyraCom will be offered to staff. In addition, the Neighborhood Services Department is in the process of compiling a resource list, identifying who among the staff speaks which languages in order to better serve customers more seamlessly.

RECOMMENDATION This report is for information and discussion.

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