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NOTICE OF MEETING
REGULAR MEETING
STRATEGIC PLANNING ADVISORY COMMISSION
Chairman Patrick Garman
Vice Chairman Bernie Hoenle
Commissioner Kevin Beck
Commissioner Vacant
Commissioner Mary Edman
Commissioner Cynthia Magazine
Commissioner Geoff Yazzetta
TIME:4:00 P.M. – REGULAR MEETING
WHEN:WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 2022
WHERE:FOUNTAIN HILLS COUNCIL CHAMBERS
16705 E. AVENUE OF THE FOUNTAINS, FOUNTAIN HILLS, AZ
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Strategic Planning Advisory Commission Meeting of September 28, 2022 1 of 2
1.CALL TO ORDER – Chairman Garman
2.ROLL CALL – Chairman Garman
3.CALL TO THE PUBLIC
Pursuant to A.R.S. §38-431.01(H), 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 commissioners 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.CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION: Approving the August 24, 2022, Meeting Minutes
5.REPORTS BY COMMISSIONERS AND TOWN MANAGER
6.PRESENTATION: Environmental Plan Draft by John Wesley, Development Services Director
7.PRESENTATION: Biophilic by Jeny Davis, Biophilic FH Project Director.
8.UPDATE: October 26, 2022, Next Meeting Date of the Strategic Planning Advisory Commission.
9.COMMENTS FROM THE CHAIRMAN
10.ADJOURNMENT
CERTIFICATE OF POSTING OF NOTICE
The undersigned hereby certifies that a copy of the foregoing notice was duly posted in accordance with the statement filed
by the Strategic Planning Advisory Commission with the Town Clerk.
Dated this 22 day of September 2022.
_____________________________________________
Angela Padgett-Espiritu, Executive Assistant
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Strategic Planning Advisory Commission Meeting of September 28, 2022 2 of 2
ITEM 4.
TOWN OF FOUNTAIN HILLS
STAFF REPORT
Meeting Date: 09/28/2022 Meeting Type: Strategic Planning Advisory Commission
Agenda Type: Submitting Department: Administration
Prepared by: Angela Padgett-Espiritu, Executive Assistant to Manager, Mayor/Council
Staff Contact Information:
Request to Strategic Planning Advisory Commission (Agenda Language): CONSIDERATION
AND POSSIBLE ACTION: Approving the August 24, 2022, Meeting Minutes
Staff Summary (Background)
The intent of approving meeting minutes is to ensure an accurate account of the discussion and action
that took place at the meeting for archival purposes. Approved minutes are placed on the Town's
website and maintained as permanent records in compliance with state law.
Staff Recommendation(s)
Staff recommends approving the minutes of the regular meeting on August 24, 2022.
SUGGESTED MOTION MOVE to approve the minutes of the regular meeting on August 24, 2022.
Attachments
August 24, 2022 SPAC Minutes
Form Review
Form Started By: Angela Padgett-Espiritu Started On: 09/12/2022 04:14 PM
Final Approval Date: 09/12/2022
TOWN OF FOUNTAIN HILLS
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE FOUNTAIN HILLS STRATEGIC PLANNING ADVISORY COMMISSION
AUGUST 24, 2022
1.CALL TO ORDER – Chairman Garman
Chairman Garman called to order the meeting of the Strategic Planning Advisory
Commission at 4:02 p.m.
2.ROLL CALL – Chairman Garman
Present: John W. Craft, Jr., Commissioner; Patrick Garman, Chairman; Mary Edman,
Commissioner; Cynthia Magazine, Commissioner; Bernie Hoenle ( telephone),
Vice Chairman; Kevin Beck, Commissioner; Geoffrey Yazzetta (arrived at
4:13p), Commissioner
Staff
Present:
Town Manager Grady Miller; Deputy Town Manager / Community Services
Director Rachael Goodwin; Executive Assistant Angela Padgett-Espiritu
3.CALL TO THE PUBLIC
Pursuant to A.R.S. §38-431.01(H), 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 commissioners 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.
No one from the public spoke.
3.CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION: Approval of the minutes of the Regular
Meeting of July 27, 2022.
MOVED BY Commissioner Cynthia Magazine, SECONDED BY Commissioner Kevin
Beck to APPROVE the meeting minutes of the July 27, 2022, Strategic Planning
Advisory Commission.
Vote: 7 - 0 - Unanimously
4.REPORTS BY COMMISSIONERS AND TOWN MANAGER
Chairman Garman asked the group if they had any reports and stated that his comments
would be saved for later under "Comments from the Chairman."
Commissioner Magazine stated that she saw the town council meeting and believes that
every commissioner should try to watch the town council meetings, which can be viewed
on YouTube, Cox Channel 11, or in person. She stated that the Council appreciates
public participation.
Commissioner Magazine noted that the town has a contract with a legislative consultant,
Jack Lunsford, who delivered an interesting presentation at the beginning of the meeting
explaining the various bills that had passed and failed. She stated that Mr. Lunsford used
the town's strategic priorities as a guide in determining which bills to focus on and he had
a presentation slide that outlined them.
Commissioner Magazine also reported that Governor Ducey vetoed a bipartisan
transportation bill that was widely supported by businesses, cities, and towns throughout
the state. Nobody expected the veto, she said, but everyone who worked on the bill is
trying to figure out why it was vetoed and what they can do to fix it in the next session.
She stated that the good news is that the state government has not approved any laws
that preempted local or town authorities in recent memory.
Commissioner Magazine stated that the local election had a relatively high turnout of 60%
and that the council adopted and certified the results.
There were no reports from Town Manager Miller, Vice Chairman Hoenle, or
Commissioners Beck, Craft, and Edman.
5.UPDATE on the Strategic Plan from Rachael Goodwin, Deputy Town Manager /
Community Services Director for the Town of Fountain Hills.
Director Goodwin presented the commission with an update on items listed in the
Strategic Plan. Below are the highlights from the presentation.
Strategic Priority: Continue to improve the Public Health, Well-Being, and Safety of
our town.
Strategy one: Promote the natural and built environment of Fountain Hills to improve the
Public Health, Well-Being, and Safety of our town.
Task A : Continue to expand and connect open spaces and recreation facilities to
create opportunities for physical fitness.
Completion of walking loops in all parks, including 1/3 mile in Desert Vista Park as well as
Four Peaks Park. New accessible entrance from the south end of Four Peaks Park.
Crosswalks were added for pedestrian accessibility at Desert Vista and Fountain Park.
Partnership with Musco Lighting for a Mini pitch system and additional lights at the skate
park. Upcoming is a renovation and expansion of the skatepark, an outdoor fitness area
and additional ramadas and shaded areas.
Task B: Work with local environmental organizations in strengthening our
community’s connection with its natural surroundings.
Expanded partnership with Sonoran Conservancy of FH for guided hikes and seasonal
trailhead hosts. Partner with Dark Skies for community presentations, star parties, and the
Dark Sky Festival. Moving forward on Biophilic designation.
Strategic Priority: Maintain current infrastructure while preparing the Town for emerging
trends that increase public safety and quality of life.
Strategy four: Utilize services provided by other government agencies and out outside
entities in evaluating and supporting the health of Fountain Hills parks.
Task A: Utilize nationally recognized standards for maintenance of the Town's park
system.
In May 2021, conducted a Master Plan that assesses current facilities and conditions, with
attention to the lowest scoring assets and forecasts of future needs. Additionally, safety
checks are conducted and logged (Certified Playground Safety Inspectors (CPSI),
preventative maintenance scheduled, performed, and logged. The CIP and Facility
Replacement plan was built to identify and address long-term maintenance/renovation
efforts.
Director Goodwin reported that they were a gold medal finalist last year and that they are
very proud to be one of four nationally to be named as a finalist for the Gold medal in
2022. She said that they will know on Tuesday, September 20th whether they have been
awarded the grand plaque, which is the highest honor to receive in the parks and
recreation industry. She said that they are very proud of that and that it does attest to the
quality, standards, and maintenance that is put towards not just the parks, but programs,
events, and all community efforts.
6.PRESENTATION from Betsy LaVoie, President / CEO of Fountain Hills Chamber of
Commerce
Betsy Lavoie, President, and CEO of Fountain Hills Chamber of Commerce stated that
she appreciates the opportunity to present and share information about the Chamber of
Commerce and its scope of work. Ms. LaVoie played their 45 th Anniversary Video and
followed with her presentation.
Ms. LaVoie reported that they are a non-profit organization governed by a board of
directors. She said that in the town’s strategic plan, it mentions creating a Business
Advisory Board and that perhaps the Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors could
serve in some way. She pointed out a few of the Community stakeholders; the
Superintendent of the Fountain Hills Unified School District, the Executive Director of the
River of Time Museum, the Executive Director of the Boys and Girls Club, and the
Government Liaison for the Salt River Project.
Ms. LaVoie said that the Chamber of Commerce has five staff members, including herself,
and that the Vice President of Operations is Tammy Bell.
She said that they do have a young professionals committee called FHYC and it stands
for the Fountain Hills Young Community. She said that It is an official committee within
the Chamber of Commerce. She mentioned that their longest-running committee, with
over 40 years, in the Chamber Ambassador Committee. She said that the Chamber
Ambassadors wear white cowboy hats and red blazers and help the Chamber with the
success of ribbon-cutting celebrations to welcome new businesses to the Chamber of
Commerce.
Ms. LaVoie mentioned that their business directory located on the Chamber’s website
receives 13 – 15,000 hits per month from people seeking out local businesses and that
they have their largest membership in history as the Chamber of Commerce. She
mentioned the new Fountain Hills Chamber Foundation, which is a new grant writing and
fundraising arm to enhance the projects and programming of the Chamber of Commerce
in support of the business community, and that one of the very first projects that they are
undertaking are two three-sided digital kiosks. One will be located at the Chamber and
the second one will be located on town property.
Ms. LaVoie said their scope of work is in four different pillars, and those are education,
networking, marketing, and advocacy.
Education: Chamber University offers two to four times per year to the residents and the
chamber community free of charge.
Marketing: Lunch and Learn is held at the Community Center.
Networking: Five different elite networking groups are called Success Factor. Another
networking event is FH Connect and the Chamber Mob. Through the business retention
and expansion program, we do site visits to businesses with Economic Development
Director Amanda Jacobs and an elected official who rotates approximately every four
weeks or four businesses depending on their schedule and find what businesses need and
if there are any policy changes that need to take place at the town level.
Advocacy: Advocating on their behalf for choices affecting our business.
Ms. LaVoie stated that The Fountain Festival of Fine Arts and Crafts helps to offset all of
the other events that are not income-producing. She said that they started Fountain Hills
Day, which is a celebration of all that is in Fountain Hills, nonprofits, town government,
businesses, and clubs organizations. She mentioned other events, such as Oktoberfest,
and Thanksgiving Day Parade, and that they host or co-host 140 events per year. She
mentioned Brew with Betsy, where she teaches chamber members how to maximize their
membership benefits.
7.COMMENTS FROM THE CHAIRMAN
Chairman Garman mentioned upcoming agenda items. He noted that Jeny Davis will be
presenting on Biophilic, and he thinks that the commission will find her to be a highly
engaging speaker.
He commented that they will probably have a more in-depth discussion regarding the
Young Professionals Organization, given that they discuss the age range of their
community and the proportion of different age groups. He noted that it was not included in
the previous version of the Strategic Plan and that it was absent from the present version
as well. He commented that he thinks the Young Professionals Organization discussion
will result in a productive dialogue.
He added that he and Vice Chairman Hoenle are still working on the Arizona Alliance and
that they may be able to have a discussion with them.
Chairman Garman stated that Commissioner Craft has been a mentor and friend to him
since he moved to Fountain Hills, that they have collaborated closely over the past few
years, and that this is his final Strategic Planning Advisory Commission meeting. He said
that he wanted to allow time for him to address the group.
It has been a special time for Commissioner Craft, who has served on the commission for
seven years. He remarked that the people he has collaborated with, worked with, and
disagreed with over the past seven years have contributed to his own development. He
stated that he has spent the majority of his professional life in strategic business planning
and that until you become involved in a government-related community such as this one
and deal with the challenges and issues that are presented, you will not truly understand
the planning effort that goes into creating a strategic plan as they did. Commissioner Craft
commended Town Manager Miller for his counsel and support for the entire period of
time.
8.ADJOURNMENT
MOVED BY Commissioner John W. Craft, Jr., SECONDED BY Commissioner Mary
Edman to ADJOURN the meeting of the Strategic Planning Advisory Commission at
5:31 p.m.
Vote: 7 - 0 - Unanimously
STRATEGIC PLANNING ADVISORY
COMMISSION
____________________________
Patrick Garman, Chairman
ATTEST AND PREPARED BY:
______________________________
Angela Espiritu, Executive Assistant
CERTIFICATION
I hereby certify that the foregoing minutes are a true and correct copy of the minutes of the Regular
Meeting held by the Fountain Hills Strategic Planning Advisory Commission in the Town Hall Council
Chambers on the 24 day of August, 2022. I further certify that the meeting was duly called and that a
quorum was present.
DATED this 28 day of September, 2022.
_________________________________
Angela Espiritu, Executive Assistant
ITEM 5.
TOWN OF FOUNTAIN HILLS
STAFF REPORT
Meeting Date: 09/28/2022 Meeting Type: Strategic Planning Advisory Commission
Agenda Type: Submitting Department: Administration
Prepared by: Angela Padgett-Espiritu, Executive Assistant to Manager, Mayor/Council
Staff Contact Information:
Request to Strategic Planning Advisory Commission (Agenda Language): REPORTS BY
COMMISSIONERS AND TOWN MANAGER
Staff Summary (Background)
Form Review
Form Started By: Angela Padgett-Espiritu Started On: 09/12/2022 04:19 PM
Final Approval Date: 09/12/2022
ITEM 6.
TOWN OF FOUNTAIN HILLS
STAFF REPORT
Meeting Date: 09/28/2022 Meeting Type: Strategic Planning Advisory Commission
Agenda Type: Submitting Department: Administration
Prepared by: Angela Padgett-Espiritu, Executive Assistant to Manager, Mayor/Council
Staff Contact Information:
Request to Strategic Planning Advisory Commission (Agenda Language):
PRESENTATION: Environmental Plan Draft by John Wesley, Development Services Director
Staff Summary (Background)
Attachments
Draft Environmental Plan
Form Review
Form Started By: Angela Padgett-Espiritu Started On: 09/12/2022 04:21 PM
Final Approval Date: 09/12/2022
TOWN OF
FOUNTAIN HILLS
ENVIRONMENTAL PLAN
2022
Prepared By :
John Wesley
Development Services Director
From its inception, the natural desert became an integral
component of Fountain Hills' character, identity, and sense
of place. Although part of the built environment, the
signature fountain and lake result from a water conservation
system that uses reclaimed water. The water conservation
system includes reusing reclaimed water on turf in parks and
golf courses and for aquifer storage and recovery.
The community consistently supports preservation and
conservation efforts. Town leaders and citizens recognize the
importance of natural wash areas, preservation of steep
slopes, wildlife corridors, and native plant communities.
Community-wide support for conservation includes a voter-
approved initiative to preserve wash corridors in their natural
condition.
The Fountain Hills community values wildlife, natural beauty,
and scenic vistas and continues to protect hillsides, washes,
and view corridors. The Town has stringent re-vegetation
requirements that require the restoration of disturbed areas
with native plant species consistent in type and density with
the surrounding native desert and encourage builders to
design with a contextual emphasis. This approach addresses
the use of land, open space, flood control, water
conservation, air, and water quality, along with recreation
and economic development in an integrated manner that
defines a thriving community.
A growing approach to looking at and considering how
humans need to be part of and relate to the natural
environment is the concept of biophilic design. Biophilia is "a
hypothetical human tendency to interact or be closely
associated with other life forms in nature; a desire or
tendency to commune with nature." The biophilic design
combines our inherent need to affiliate with nature in the
modern built environment.
This document provides the critical environmental principle,
goals, policies, and action items guiding the Town in
protecting its environment.
Introduction
1. Require all newly platted or re-platted hillside properties to provide a Hillside
Protection Easement for each parcel as required by ordinance;
2. Identify where appropriate trails should be located per the direction provided in the
Parks, Recreation, Trails, and Open Space Map and the Social Environment goals and
policies and develop public educational materials to discourage off-trail use and protect
wildlife habitat and vegetation;
3. Discourage un-permitted grading or dumping and require re-vegetation for violators;
4. Encourage redevelopment, revitalization, and rehabilitation to reduce land
consumption;
5. Continually update the approved low water use plant list to ensure that all plants on the
list are suitable for the community;
6. Continually protect dark skies; and
7. Update the Land Disturbance Regulations when appropriate.
Continue to preserve and conserve the natural desert, support open
space, identify and protect historical and archaeological resources,
and develop and implement programs and policies that encourage
water and energy conservation and reduce water and air pollution.
Guiding Principles
GOAL 1: Continue to promote the vigilance and guardianship of the natural desert.
POLICIES
Continue to support the following Town practices:
ACTION ITEMS
1. Continue to enforce and update all applicable ordinances, including Land Disturbance
Regulations, to conserve the natural desert, protect open space, hillsides, unpaved trails,
wild habitats, and dark skies, and encourage low-water-use, drought-tolerant landscapes
2. Require observance of all applicable requirements through the DRP.
GOAL 2: Provide and maintain an open space network throughout the
community.
POLICIES
1. Continue to protect the existing natural washes within the platted portions of the
community as permanent natural desert open spaces.
2. Continue to identify and evaluate all wash/wildlife corridors in unsubdivided areas
and encourage landowners to ensure those corridors are rezoned to one of the Open
Space (OS) Zoning Districts.
3. Continue the development of land trusts and taxing mechanisms that have
community support to accomplish open space acquisition and management programs.
4. Continue to require new development to meet recreational/open space needs as part
of site design through the development plan review process.
5. Encourage the private development of a neighborhood park as a part of subdivision
design, which may or may not be conveyed to the Town or other public entities even
though its status as a permanent open space is secured.
6. Continually support unpaved trails within the Town limits that provide connectivity
and opportunities for recreation, enjoyment, and use of the Sonoran Desert subject to
the pertinent findings and studies in places with little impact on residential
developments and natural wildlife.
ACTION ITEMS
1. Continue to protect natural washes, wildlife corridors, open space, and the unpaved
trail network through established mechanisms, including subdivision regulations, Open
Space (OS) Zoning Districts, available space acquisition, and DRP.
2. Support the creation of neighborhood parks and continued development of unpaved
trails through the DRP and subdivision regulations approval processes
GOAL 3: Provide open space linkages within the Town and to the regional
systems beyond its boundaries where feasible and appropriate.
POLICIES
1. Continue to encourage the development of trail systems that link Fountain Hills with
McDowell Mountain Regional Park, the City of Scottsdale’s trail system, and Maricopa
County’s trail system. In addition, look to connect with potential systems on the Salt
River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community and the Ft. McDowell Yavapai Nation to
support eco-tourism efforts, provided such trails do not infringe on the privacy of
residential areas.
2. Continue to update and produce mapping and facility information for the public on
the Town’s website and through printed media regarding recreation, trail, and open
space facilities.
ACTION ITEMS
1. Continue to encourage the development of local trails that connect to the regional
trail system to increase opportunities for eco-tourism
2. Update the trail system map and facility information on the Town’s website and
social and print media to inform the public of the availability of these assets, as needed.
GOAL 4: Identify and preserve historical and archaeological resources.
POLICIES
1. Collaborate with studies that aim to uncover and preserve the historical
and archaeological resources within the incorporated area.
2. Promote the preservation of archaeological artifacts by applying the
latest applicable cultural resource conservation reporting methods
working collaboratively with the State Historic Preservation Office and the
Arizona State Museum.
3. Continue to support public education programs emphasizing local and
regional historical and cultural resources like those provided at the River of
Time Museum.
ACTION ITEM
Work collaboratively with the State Historic Preservation Office and the
Arizona State Museum to protect historical and archaeological resources
and support educational programs on historic and cultural resources.
1. Continue to support expanding and developing regional and local transit services and
alternative transportation modes to reduce hydrocarbon, carbon monoxide, ozone, and
particulate matter pollution.
2. Continue to require the utilization of native, drought-tolerant landscapes that
eliminate the use of gasoline-powered landscape equipment.
3. Promote environmentally friendly initiatives supported by the 2017 Fountain Hills
Strategic Plan, including:
a) Develop and adoption of a comprehensive environmental plan;
b) Research and report on economic and logistic feasibility of electric car charging
stations; and
c) Investigate the feasibility of adopting an alternative fuel program for Town vehicles.
1. Support a walkable Town Center.
2. Encourage bicycle and pedestrian connectivity throughout the Town to reduce
automobile dependence, improve air quality and support active and healthy lifestyles.
GOAL 5: Continue to promote programs that encourage environmentally-
friendly alternatives and improve air quality.
POLICIES
ACTION ITEMS
1. Prepare and adopt a Comprehensive Environment Plan (CEP) that implements the
2017 Strategic Plan and the policy direction included in Goals 5 and 6 of this Element
2. Update all applicable regulations and ordinances to meet the directives of the CEP
once adopted
GOAL 6: Continue to promote environmental stewardship.
POLICIES
1. Continue to pursue improved communication and collaboration with Federal, State,
and local partners on environmental concerns and legislation.
2. Promote environmental stewardship and embrace ecological initiatives in
partnership with Maricopa County, the Maricopa Association of Governments, the City
of Scottsdale, the Fountain Hills Sanitary District, the Fort Mc Dowell Yavapai Nation,
and the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community.
3. Design, construct, and maintain public buildings, infrastructure, and grounds in a
manner that is both environmentally sustainable and protects public health and safety.
4. Advance understanding of the environment through the Town’s Communications
office, education programs, and media and environmental agencies partnerships.
5. Consider environmental costs, risks, and impacts as integral components of the
planning and decision-making processes when feasible and appropriate.
6. Implement and maintain a process/system to evaluate environmental initiatives that
seek input from Town Staff, the business community, citizens, and community services
providers.
7. Encourage the use of architectural design using active and passive solar heating,
shade elements, and energy-efficient insulating materials to reduce energy
consumption.
8. Encourage water conservation through:
a. Supporting water use reduction education programs;
b. Continuing use of recycled water for turf irrigation Town parks and golf courses;
c. Encouraging drought-tolerant landscapes that incorporate water harvesting, drip or
low-flow irrigation as water use reduction measures; and
d. Encouraging the utilization of low water use features in new development and
redevelopment.
9.Encourage salt-free water treatment systems to improve irrigation water used at
Town Parks.
10. Where feasible and appropriate, encourage Low Impact Development (LID)
designed to support sustainable stormwater management planning and design
practices in their watersheds that either enhance or do not significantly diminish
environmental quality by encouraging:
a. Practices that preserve or restore predevelopment hydrological and ecological
functions;
b. Site design strategies that minimize runoff and protect natural drainage patterns;
c. Structural methods that filter, detain, retain, infiltrate, and harvest stormwater; and
d. Reduce the volume and intensity of stormwater flows.
GOAL 6: continued . . .
ACTION ITEM
Amend the Zoning Ordinance to include Low Impact Development (LID)
GOAL 7: Support waste reduction programs and proper management of
hazardous waste.
POLICIES
1. Continue to develop and distribute educational materials regarding the proper
handling, collection, and disposal of hazardous materials.
2. Encourage citizens and businesses to participate in the Town’s recycling programs to
reduce solid waste.
ACTION ITEM
Continue to develop/distribute materials to educated and encourage solid waste
reduction, proper hazardous waste handling, collection and disposal, and recycling.
GOAL 8: Incorporate biophilic design goals and design principles into Town
practices and development within the community.
POLICIES
1. Consider and, where feasible, incorporate biophilic design into Town into the
development of Town facilities.
2. Review and update land development plans, policies, and ordinances to incorporate
biophilic design principles.
ACTION ITEM
Join the Biophilic Cities network.
ITEM 7.
TOWN OF FOUNTAIN HILLS
STAFF REPORT
Meeting Date: 09/28/2022 Meeting Type: Strategic Planning Advisory Commission
Agenda Type: Submitting Department: Administration
Prepared by: Angela Padgett-Espiritu, Executive Assistant to Manager, Mayor/Council
Staff Contact Information: Angela Padgett-Espiritu, Executive Assistant to Manager,
Mayor/Council
Request to Strategic Planning Advisory Commission (Agenda Language):
PRESENTATION: Biophilic by Jeny Davis, Biophilic FH Project Director.
Staff Summary (Background)
Jeny Davis, the Project Director of Biophilic Fountain Hills, will be giving a presentation on the Biophilic
Network.
Attachments
Executive Summary Biophilc Network
Biophilic FH Presentation Slides
Form Review
Form Started By: Angela Padgett-Espiritu Started On: 09/12/2022 04:23 PM
Final Approval Date: 09/12/2022
S U M M A R Y
E X E C U T I V E
For more information about
Biophilic Fountain Hills, scan the code or visit
www.biophilicfh.org
Official Resolution of adoption by
the Town Government
A narrative statement of the
town’s biophilic intentions
Selecting a minimum of five
indicators to monitor progress
Designation of a town contact or
coordinator (can be volunteer)
Assist fellow partners and
participate in partner events,
workshops, and conferences
One-time fee of $250
The Biophilic Cities Network is a
global partnership created by Dr. Tim
Beatley in the Department of Urban
and Environmental Planning at the
University of Virginia. The network is
currently comprised of communities,
scholars and advocates that are
dedicated to improving the way
nature is incorporated into urban
environments and enhancing the
connection residents have with it.
Like-minded cities, communities,
individuals and organizations have
become partners with the Biophilic
Cities Network. The network provides
the opportunity to coordinate with
others that are leading the efforts
toward a greener and healthier future
for urban areas.
Requirements for partnership:
Natural Conditions, Qualities, Infrastructure
Green Infrastructure
Water conservation
Urban Forestry
Vegetation management
Biophilic Engagement, Participation,
Activities & Knowledge
Fountain Hills Eco Insights
Environmental education
Palo Verde Festival
Biophilic Institutions, Planning & Governance
Strategy for Nature
Environmental conservation
Human Health & Well-Being
Outside for All
Accessible and equitable outdoor
recreation
Proposed Indicators:
CONTACT:
Jeny Davis, Biophilic FH Project Director
(757) 642.7264
biophilicfh@gmail.com
Joining the Network would solidify the town's
commitment to the nature that surrounds it
and would set the intention to further this
commitment into the future. The Biophilic
Fountain Hills project is pursuing partnership
with the Biophilic Cities Network.
What is Required?
To become a partner with the network, the
town must meet six requirements:
•Official Resolution of adoption by the Town Government
•A narrative statement of the town’s biophilic intentions
•Selecting a minimum of five indicators to monitor progress
•Designation of a town contact or coordinator
•Assist fellow partners and participate in partner events,
workshops and conferences
•One-time fee of $250
Why Pursue
Partnership?
•Fountain Hills is an excellent candidate
•Fosters community wellbeing
•Champions conservation
•Bolsters the economy
•Builds resilience
Biophilic Fountain Hills
Indicators
General Plan
Natural Conditions,
Qualities, Infrastructure
•Greening Town Infrastructure
•2 projects in 2 years
•Rain barrels & gardens, permeable
surfaces, xeriscaping, etc.
•Urban Forestry
•Baseline vegetation inventory
•Vegetation management plan
•Public awareness
Biophilic Engagement,
Participation, Activities &
Knowledge
•Fountain Hills EcoInsights
•Education
•Classes and workshops
•Sustainability & conservation
•Palo Verde Festival
•Education & awareness
•Tourism
Biophilic Institutions,
Planning &
Governance
•Strategy For Nature
•Open space preservation
•Wildlife support
•Habitat conservation
•Wildfire Awareness
•Communication
•Invasive species management
Human Health and
Well-Being
•Outside For All
•Connective trails
•Bicycle friendly community
•Accessibility & inclusivity
W E B SITE
CON TACT
S O C I A L
ITEM 8.
TOWN OF FOUNTAIN HILLS
STAFF REPORT
Meeting Date: 09/28/2022 Meeting Type: Strategic Planning Advisory Commission
Agenda Type: Submitting Department: Administration
Prepared by: Angela Padgett-Espiritu, Executive Assistant to Manager, Mayor/Council
Staff Contact Information:
Request to Strategic Planning Advisory Commission (Agenda Language): UPDATE: October 26,
2022, Next Meeting Date of the Strategic Planning Advisory Commission.
Staff Summary (Background)
The next meeting of the Strategic Planning Advisory Commission Meeting will be held on October 26,
2022, which is the fourth Thursday of the month.
Form Review
Form Started By: Angela Padgett-Espiritu Started On: 09/21/2022 04:56 PM
Final Approval Date: 09/21/2022
ITEM 9.
TOWN OF FOUNTAIN HILLS
STAFF REPORT
Meeting Date: 09/28/2022 Meeting Type: Strategic Planning Advisory Commission
Agenda Type: Submitting Department: Administration
Prepared by: Angela Padgett-Espiritu, Executive Assistant to Manager, Mayor/Council
Staff Contact Information:
Request to Strategic Planning Advisory Commission (Agenda Language): COMMENTS FROM
THE CHAIRMAN
Staff Summary (Background)
Form Review
Form Started By: Angela Padgett-Espiritu Started On: 09/12/2022 04:26 PM
Final Approval Date: 09/12/2022