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HomeMy WebLinkAbout022719PA POST ACTION AGENDA NOTICE NOTICE OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE TOWN OF FOUNTAIN HILLS STRATEGIC PLANNING ADVISORY COMMISSION TIME: 4:00 P.M. WHEN: WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2019 WHERE: FOUNTAIN HILLS COUNCIL CHAMBERS 16705 E. AVENUE OF THE FOUNTAINS, FOUNTAIN HILLS, AZ A majority of the Council members may be in attendance. No official action will be taken. Strategic Planning Commissioners will attend either in person or by telephone conference call. PROCEDURE FOR ADDRESSING THE COMMISSION Anyone wishing to speak before the Commission must fill out a speaker’s card and submit it to the Executive Assistant prior to Commission discussion of that Agenda item. Speaker Cards are located in the Council Chamber Lobby and near the Executive Assistant’s position near the dais. Speakers will be called in the order in which the speaker cards were received either by the Executive Assistant or the Commission Chair. At that time, speakers should stand and approach the podium. Speakers are asked to state their name and whether or not they reside in Fountain Hills (do not provide a home address) prior to commenting and to direct their comments to the Presiding Officer and not to individual Commission members. Speakers’ statements should not be repetitive. If a speaker chooses not to speak when called, the speaker will be deemed to have waived his or her opportunity to speak on the matter. Speakers may not (i) reserve a portion of their time for a later time or (ii) transfer any portion of their time to another speaker. If there is a Public Hearing, please submit the speaker card to speak to that issue during the Public Hearing. Individual speakers will be allowed three contiguous minutes to address the Commission. Time limits may be waived by (i) discretion of the Town Manager upon request by the speaker not less than 24 hours prior to a Meeting, (ii) consensus of the Commission at Meeting or (iii) the Chair either prior to or during a Meeting. Please be respectful when making your comments. If you do not comply with these rules, you will be asked to leave. Notice is hereby given that pursuant to A.R.S. §1-602.A.9 , subject to certain specified statutory exceptions, parents have a right to consent before the State or any of its political subdivisions make a video or audio recording of a minor child. Meetings of the Town Council are audio and/or video recorded, and, as a result, proceedings in which children are present may be subject to such recording. Parents in order to exercise their rights may either file written consent with the Town Clerk to such recording, or take personal action to ensure that their child or children are not present when a recording may be made. If a child is present at the time a recording is made, the Town will assume that the rights afforded parents pursuant to A.R.S. §1-602.A.9 have been waived. The agenda for the meeting is as follows: 1) CALL TO ORDER @ 4:00 p.m. 2) ROLL CALL 3) CALL to the PUBLIC a) Pursuant to A.R.S. §38-431-01(G), public comment is permitted (not required) on matters not listed on the agenda. Any such comment (i) must be within the jurisdiction of the Commission and (ii) is subject to reasonable time, place, and manner restrictions. The Commission will not discuss or take legal action on matters raised during “Call to the Public” unless the matters are properly noticed for discussion and legal action. At the conclusion of the call to the public, individual Commissioner may (i) respond to criticism, (ii) ask staff to review a matter or (iii) ask that the matter be placed on a future Commission agenda. 4) INTRODUCTION of new Commissioners Gerry Friedel and Cynthia Magazine NO ACTION TAKEN 5) CONSIDERATION of Approving the January 30, 2019 Meeting Minutes APPROVED 6) CONSIDERATION of appointing the Commission Chair APPROVED; DANA SAAR APPOINTED CHAIR 7) CONSIDERATION of appointing the Commission Vice-Chair APPROVED; PETER BORDOW APPOINTED VICE-CHAIR 8) REVIEW of SPAC’s by-laws NO ACTION TAKEN 9) REVIEW of the Strategic Plan Summary page NO ACTION TAKEN 10) DISCUSSION of Council discussion and approval of reprioritization of Strategic Plan tasks NO ACTION TAKEN 11) CONSIDERATION of Adjournment @ 4:44 p.m. Dated this 21st day of February 2019 By: Nancy Walter, Executive Assistant Pursuant to Title II of the American with Disabilities Act (ADA), Strategic Planning Advisory Commission does not discriminate on the basis of a disability regarding admission to public meetings. Individuals with disabilities who require auxiliary aids or services for effective communication in this meeting may contact 480-816-5100 (voice) or 1-800-367-8939 (TDD), 72 business hours prior to the meeting start time. NOTICE OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE TOWN OF FOUNTAIN HILLS STRATEGIC PLANNING ADVISORY COMMISSION TIME: 4:00 P.M. WHEN: WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2019 WHERE: FOUNTAIN HILLS COUNCIL CHAMBERS 16705 E. AVENUE OF THE FOUNTAINS, FOUNTAIN HILLS, AZ A majority of the Council members may be in attendance. No official action will be taken. Strategic Planning Commissioners will attend either in person or by telephone conference call. PROCEDURE FOR ADDRESSING THE COMMISSION Anyone wishing to speak before the Commission must fill out a speaker’s card and submit it to the Executive Assistant prior to Commission discussion of that Agenda item. Speaker Cards are located in the Council Chamber Lobby and near the Executive Assistant’s position near the dais. Speakers will be called in the order in which the speaker cards were received either by the Executive Assistant or the Commission Chair. At that time, speakers should stand and approach the podium. Speakers are asked to state their name and whether or not they reside in Fountain Hills (do not provide a home address) prior to commenting and to direct their comments to the Presiding Officer and not to individual Commission members. Speakers’ statements should not be repetitive. If a speaker chooses not to speak when called, the speaker will be deemed to have waived his or her opportunity to speak on the matter. Speakers may not (i) reserve a portion of their time for a later time or (ii) transfer any portion of their time to another speaker. If there is a Public Hearing, please submit the speaker card to speak to that issue during the Public Hearing. Individual speakers will be allowed three contiguous minutes to address the Commission. Time limits may be waived by (i) discretion of the Town Manager upon request by the speaker not less than 24 hours prior to a Meeting, (ii) consensus of the Commission at Meeting or (iii) the Chair either prior to or during a Meeting. Please be respectful when making your comments. If you do not comply with these rules, you will be asked to leave. Notice is hereby given that pursuant to A.R.S. §1-602.A.9 , subject to certain specified statutory exceptions, parents have a right to consent before the State or any of its political subdivisions make a video or audio recording of a minor child. Meetings of the Town Council are audio and/or video recorded, and, as a result, proceedings in which children are present may be subject to such recording. Parents in order to exercise their rights may either file written consent with the Town Clerk to such recording, or take personal action to ensure that their child or children are not present when a recording may be made. If a child is present at the time a recording is made, the Town will assume that the rights afforded parents pursuant to A.R.S. §1-602.A.9 have been waived. The agenda for the meeting is as follows: 1) CALL TO ORDER 2) ROLL CALL 3) CALL to the PUBLIC a) Pursuant to A.R.S. §38-431-01(G), public comment is permitted (not required) on matters not listed on the agenda. Any such comment (i) must be within the jurisdiction of the Commission and (ii) is subject to reasonable time, place, and manner restrictions. The Commission will not discuss or take legal action on matters raised during “Call to the Public” unless the matters are properly noticed for discussion and legal action. At the conclusion of the call to the public, individual Commissioner may (i) respond to criticism, (ii) ask staff to review a matter or (iii) ask that the matter be placed on a future Commission agenda. 4) INTRODUCTION of new Commissioners Gerry Friedel and Cynthia Magazine 5) CONSIDERATION of Approving the January 30, 2019 Meeting Minutes 6) CONSIDERATION of appointing the Commission Chair 7) CONSIDERATION of appointing the Commission Vice-Chair 8) REVIEW of SPAC’s by-laws 9) REVIEW of the Strategic Plan Summary page 10) DISCUSSION of Council discussion and approval of reprioritization of Strategic Plan tasks 11) CONSIDERATION of Adjournment Dated this 21st day of February 2019 By: Nancy Walter, Executive Assistant Pursuant to Title II of the American with Disabilities Act (ADA), Strategic Planning Advisory Commission does not discriminate on the basis of a disability regarding admission to public meetings. Individuals with disabilities who require auxiliary aids or services for effective communication in this meeting may contact 480-816-5100 (voice) or 1-800-367-8939 (TDD), 72 business hours prior to the meeting start time. VISION Fountain Hills is a distinctive community with long term economic sustainability and vitality anchored with an active and vibrant town citizenship that serves to invigorate a rich cultural, social, and economic quality of life. VALUES Preserve the health, well being, and safety of all residents and visitors. Champion the diversity of experiences our residents bring to our community and rely on this depth of experience to innovatively address our challenges and continually improve our community. Take responsibility for our Town's success by building partnerships and investing in our talent and resources. Steward this unique enclave, dedicated to preserving the environment and visual aesthetic and to living in balance with the Sonoran Desert. Encourage a strong community that meets the needs of a growing, balanced demographic. 2017 STRATEGIC PLAN STRATEGIC GOALS Economic Growth 1 1.1 Market Fountain Hills 1.1a Develop a community brand/vision/ marketing plan 1.1b Develop a new business resource package 1.1c Increase funding for business accelerator programs 1.2 Sustain Commercial Businesses 1.2a Rezone undeveloped commercial property to residential where feasible 1.2b Adopt a text amendment that allows residential uses on commercially rezoned properties 1.2c Rezone un-platted land for greater density and affordable family homes 1.3 Promote Tourism 1.3a Create and expand destination events 1.4 Higher Education 1.4a Explore higher education options and opportunities in Fountain Hills STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES AND TASKS Infrastructure Maintenance 2 2.1 Invest in Fountain Hills 2.1a Develop and implement an investment plan to bring streets, buildings, and parks up to established standards 2.1b Commission a study to identify gap between actual and subdivision ordinance specifications and determine cost of meeting ordinance specifications 2.2 Promote Environmentally Friendly Initiatives 2.2a Develop and adopt a comprehensive environmental plan 2.2b Research and report on economic and logistic feasibility of electric car charging stations Demographic Balance 3 3.1 Attract Demographic 3.1a Work with State Land Trust to increase residential density 3.2 Market and Promote 3.2a Distribute Town's marketing plan to local businesses 3.2b Expand use of social media and on-line messaging 3.2c Include family branding in marketing plan 3.2d Organize a young professionals group or organization 3.2e Organize specialty youth camps 3.2f Support youth club sports Financial Stability and Sustainability 4 4.1 Identify Sources of New Revenue 4.1a Adequately fund all identified reserve funds 4.1b Identify revenue options 4.1c Increase revenues to meet community needs including addressing projected operating shortfall Community and Quality of Life 5 5.1 Promote Education System 5.1a Include local school strengths in marketing plan 5.1b Work with FHUSD to maximize property values 5.1c Explore selling/leasing unused properties 5.2 Utilize Intergovernmental Relations to Achieve Priorities 5.2a Increase community efforts to lobby for municipal issues 5.3 Leverage the Talents of Residents to the Town’s Advantage 5.3a Utilize effective volunteer skills and talents UPDATED: January 30, 2019 Town of Fountain Hills 2017 Strategic Plan May 18, 2017 TOWN OF FOUNTAIN HILLS 2017 STRATEGIC PLAN UPDATED: January 30, 2019 Page 2 of 6 Goal # 1: Maximize Economic Development Opportunities in Fountain Hills Objective #1 – Create or Utilize Tools to Help Market Fountain Hills for Economic Development Opportunities Tasks Lead Responsibility Projected Completion Date Completion Date  Develop a community brand/vision/marketing plan for Fountain Hills Scott Cooper June 2019 In progress  Develop a new business resource package Scott Cooper June 2017 Completed  Increase funding for business accelerator programs Scott Cooper July 2018 Completed  Explore higher education opportunities in Fountain Hills Scott Cooper December 2019 In progress/working with EVIT & CC Objective #2 – Increase Population and Residential Densities to Sustain Existing and Future Commercial Businesses in Town Tasks Lead Responsibility Projected Completion Date Completion Date  Rezone undeveloped commercial property to residential where feasible Scott Cooper/ Ongoing As opportunities present themselves Bob Rodgers  Adopt a text amendment that allows residential uses on commercially Bob Rodgers June 2017 Completed zoned properties  Rezone unplatted land for greater density and affordable family homes Bob Rodgers Ongoing As opportunities present themselves Objective #3 – Market/Promote Tourism to Generate Hotel Stays and Higher Dollar Expenditures During Visits to Fountain Hills Tasks Lead Responsibility Projected Completion Date Completion Date  Create and expand destination events Rachael Goodwin/Grace Rodman-Guetter June 2019 Ongoing St. Patrick’s Day / Fourth at the Fountain Turkey Trot / Craft Classic / Disc Golf Tournament Yellow – High Priority Blue – Medium Priority White – Low Priority TOWN OF FOUNTAIN HILLS 2017 STRATEGIC PLAN UPDATED: January 30, 2019 Page 3 of 6 Goal # 2: Ensure that Infrastructure in Fountain Hills is Well-Maintained and Safe Objective #1 – Invest in and Maintain the Community’s Infrastructure Tasks Lead Responsibility Projected Completion Date Completion Date  Develop and implement an investment plan to bring streets, Grady Miller/ June 2019 Pavement Analysis Report completed buildings, and parks up to established standards Craig Rudolphy/Justin Weldy (Facilities Replacement Fund)  Commission a study to identify gap between actual and subdivision Justin Weldy/ June 2019 Reviewed/Identified options to discuss ordinance specifications and determine cost of meeting ordinance Bob Rodgers specifications Objective #2 – Promote Environmentally Friendly Initiatives Tasks Lead Responsibility Projected Completion Date Completion Date  Develop and adopt a comprehensive environmental plan Justin Weldy/Raymond Rees June 2019 In progress for Fountain Hills  Research and report on economic and logistic feasibility of Justin Weldy June 2018 Review electric car charging stations Yellow – High Priority Blue – Medium Priority White – Low Priority TOWN OF FOUNTAIN HILLS 2017 STRATEGIC PLAN UPDATED: January 30, 2019 Page 4 of 6 Goal # 3: Attract Families and Working Professionals to Fountain Hills Objective #1 – Utilize Landuse Planning to Attract Families to Fountain Hills Tasks Lead Responsibility Projected Completion Date Completion Date  Work with State Land Trust to increase residential density Council/Staff December 2018 Ongoing efforts Objective #2 – Market and Promote Fountain Hills as a Unique Place for Families and Working Professionals Tasks Lead Responsibility Projected Completion Date Completion Date  Collaborate with businesses in promoting town’s marketing plan Scott Cooper/Grace Rodman-Guetter July 2019 Ongoing  Expand use of Social Media and on-line messaging Grace Rodman-Guetter Ongoing Facilitating nine social media pages; Recreation Instagram account-August 2018  Include family branding in marketing plan Grace Rodman-Guetter/ June 2019 In progress Scott Cooper  Organize a young professionals group or organization Scott Cooper June 2018 Completed/Formed FH Young Community  Organize specialty youth camps (robotics, coding, arts, etc.) Rachael Goodwin/ Summer 2018 Created first summer youth camp/ongoing Corey Povar Spring camp/Community Center take-over  Support youth club sports Rachael Goodwin/ Ongoing Use of Town facilities at no cost Corey Povar Expand programs Yellow – High Priority Blue – Medium Priority White – Low Priority TOWN OF FOUNTAIN HILLS 2017 STRATEGIC PLAN UPDATED: January 30, 2019 Page 5 of 6 Goal # 4: Ensure that Fountain Hills Finances are Stable and Sustainable Objective #1 – Identify Sustainable Sources of Revenue to Sustain Funding of Town Core Services Tasks Lead Responsibility Projected Completion Date Completion Date  Adequately fund all identified reserve funds Town Council/Town Manager/ December 2027 Craig Rudolphy  Identify revenue options Town Staff/Town Manager/Town Council September 2017 Completed/October 2017  Increase revenues to meet community needs including Town Manager/Town Council November 2018 Town Election-Property Tax/May 2018 addressing projected operating shortfall Yellow – High Priority Blue – Medium Priority White – Low Priority TOWN OF FOUNTAIN HILLS 2017 STRATEGIC PLAN UPDATED: January 30, 2019 Page 6 of 6 Goal # 5: Focus on Strengthening the Community and Improving Town’s Quality of Life Objective #1 – Partner with the Fountain Hills Unified School District to Promote FH Education System Tasks Lead Responsibility Projected Completion Date Completion Date  Include local school strengths in marketing plan Scott Cooper/Grace Rodman-Guetter June 2019 Ongoing  Work with FHUSD to maximize its property values Town Staff/Council/FHUSD December 2017 Addressed at 2/21/17 Joint Meeting  Explore selling/leasing unused properties Town Staff/Council/FHUSD December 2017 Addressed at 2/21/17 Joint Meeting Objective #2 – Utilize Intergovernmental Relations to Achieve Fountain Hills Priorities Tasks Lead Responsibility Projected Completion Date Completion Date  Increase community efforts to lobby for municipal issues Town Manager/Town Council January 2018 Joined RPTA East Valley Partnership National League of Cities-July 2018 Continue to work with League of Cities & Towns to oppose Bills that are harmful to cities & towns Objective #3 – Leverage the Talents of Residents to the Advantage of Fountain Hills Tasks Lead Responsibility Projected Completion Date Completion Date  Utilize effective volunteer skills and talents Heather Ware Ongoing Ongoing/over 900 volunteers  Make A Difference Day  Home Delivered Meals  Give A Lift Program  Activities & Volunteer Expo  Mayor’s Youth Council  Save Our Sculptures Program Community Center Christmas Decorating & Celebration  Commissioners Yellow – High Priority Blue – Medium Priority White – Low Priority