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HomeMy WebLinkAbout030410PZ:\Council Packets\2010\R3-4-2010\100304A.docx Last printed 2/25/2010 5:40 PM Page 1 of 3 NOTICE OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF THE FOUNTAIN HILLS TOWN COUNCIL TIME: 6:30 P.M. - REGULAR SESSION WHEN: THURSDAY, MARCH 4, 2010 WHERE: FOUNTAIN HILLS COUNCIL CHAMBERS 16705 E. AVENUE OF THE FOUNTAINS, FOUNTAIN HILLS, AZ PROCEDURE FOR ADDRESSING THE COUNCIL Anyone wishing to speak before the Council must fill out a speaker’s card and submit it to the Town Clerk prior to Council discussion of that Agenda item. Speaker Cards are located in the Council Chamber Lobby and near the Clerk’s position on the dais. Speakers will be called in the order in which the speaker cards were received either by the Clerk or the Mayor. At that time, speakers should stand and approach the podium. Speakers are asked to state their name prior to commenting and to direct their comments to the Presiding Officer and not to individual Councilmembers. 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 Council. 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 Council at Meeting or (iii) the Mayor 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. Mayor Jay T. Schlum Councilmember Mike Archambault Councilmember Ginny Dickey Councilmember Dennis Brown Vice Mayor Cassie Hansen Councilmember Dennis Contino Councilmember Henry Leger Z:\Council Packets\2010\R3-4-2010\100304A.docx Last printed 2/25/2010 5:40 PM Page 2 of 3  CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – Mayor Jay T. Schlum  INVOCATION – Pastor Mark Derksen, Faith Mountain Christian Center  ROLL CALL – Mayor Jay T. Schlum  MAYOR’S REPORT (i) The Mayor will review upcoming community events.  SCHEDULED PUBLIC APPEARANCES/PRESENTATIONS (i) Presentations by the Honorary Consul of El Salvador, Enrique Melendez (Annual Report and status of the country); the Honorary Consul of the Federal Republic of Germany, Bernard O. Otremba-Blanc, Ph.D.; the Honorary Consul of Belgium, Reginald Winssinger; and Fountain Hills Sister Cities Organization President and former Fountain Hills Mayor Sharon Morgan. CALL TO THE PUBLIC 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 Council and (ii) is subject to reasonable time, place, and manner restrictions. The Council 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 Councilmembers may (i) respond to criticism, (ii) ask staff to review a matter or (iii) ask that the matter be placed on a future Council agenda. CONSENT AGENDA 1. CONSIDERATION of approving the TOWN COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES from February 18, 2010. 2. CONSIDERATION of a SPECIAL EVENT LIQUOR LICENSE APPLICATION submitted by William Lee Klein (American Legion Post 58) for the purpose of a fundraising event, located at 16837 E. Parkview Avenue, Fountain Hills, AZ, scheduled to be held on March 13, 2010, from 9:00 a.m. to 11:59 p.m. REGULAR AGENDA 3. CONSIDERATION of ACCEPTING a bronze bust titled, “Jaba”, donated by the Senior Service Foundation and Senior Services, Inc., in memory of John O’Flynn. 4. CONSIDERATION of adopting the DRAFT COUNCIL GOALS AND INITIATIVES for FY2010- 11. 5. COUNCIL DISCUSSION/DIRECTION to the Town Manager. Items listed below are related only to the propriety of (i) placing such items on a future agenda for action or (ii) directing staff to conduct further research and report back to the Council: A. None. 6. SUMMARY of COUNCIL REQUESTS and REPORT ON RECENT ACTIVITIES by the Town Manager. Z:\Council Packets\2010\R3-4-2010\100304A.docx Last printed 2/25/2010 5:40 PM Page 3 of 3 7. ADJOURNMENT. DATED this 25th day of February 2010. Bevelyn J. Bender, Town Clerk The Town of Fountain Hills endeavors to make all public meetings accessible to persons with disabilities. Please call 480-816-5100 (voice) or 1-800-367-8939 (TDD) 48 hours prior to the meeting to request a reasonable accommodation to participate in this meeting or to obtain agenda information in large print format. Supporting documentation and staff reports furnished the Council with this agenda are available for review in the Clerk’s office. Z:\Council Packets\2010\R3-4-2010\100304A..docx Last printed 2/25/2010 12:47 PM Page 1 of 3 NOTICE OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF THE FOUNTAIN HILLS TOWN COUNCIL TIME: 6:30 P.M. - REGULAR SESSION WHEN: THURSDAY, MARCH 4, 2010 WHERE: FOUNTAIN HILLS COUNCIL CHAMBERS 16705 E. AVENUE OF THE FOUNTAINS, FOUNTAIN HILLS, AZ PROCEDURE FOR ADDRESSING THE COUNCIL Anyone wishing to speak before the Council must fill out a speaker’s card and submit it to the Town Clerk prior to Council discussion of that Agenda item. Speaker Cards are located in the Council Chamber Lobby and near the Clerk’s position on the dais. Speakers will be called in the order in which the speaker cards were received either by the Clerk or the Mayor. At that time, speakers should stand and approach the podium. Speakers are asked to state their name prior to commenting and to direct their comments to the Presiding Officer and not to individual Councilmembers. 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 Council. 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 Council at Meeting or (iii) the Mayor 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. Mayor Jay T. Schlum Councilmember Mike Archambault Councilmember Ginny Dickey Councilmember Dennis Brown Vice Mayor Cassie Hansen Councilmember Dennis Contino Councilmember Henry Leger Z:\Council Packets\2010\R3-4-2010\100304A..docx Last printed 3/2/2010 10:39 AM Page 2 of 3  CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – Mayor Jay T. Schlum  INVOCATION – Pastor Mark Derksen, Faith Mountain Christian Center  ROLL CALL – Mayor Jay T. Schlum  MAYOR’S REPORT (i) The Mayor will review upcoming community events.  SCHEDULED PUBLIC APPEARANCES/PRESENTATIONS (i) Presentations by the Honorary Consul of El Salvador, Enrique Melendez (Annual Report and status of the country); the Honorary Consul of the Federal Republic of Germany, Bernard O. Otremba-Blanc, Ph.D.; the Honorary Consul of Belgium, Reginald Winssinger; and Fountain Hills Sister Cities Organization President and former Fountain Hills Mayor Sharon Morgan. CALL TO THE PUBLIC 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 Council and (ii) is subject to reasonable time, place, and manner restrictions. The Council 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 Councilmembers may (i) respond to criticism, (ii) ask staff to review a matter or (iii) ask that the matter be placed on a future Council agenda. CONSENT AGENDA 1. CONSIDERATION of approving the TOWN COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES from February 18, 2010. 2. CONSIDERATION of a SPECIAL EVENT LIQUOR LICENSE APPLICATION submitted by William Lee Klein (American Legion Post 58) for the purpose of a fundraising event, located at 16837 E. Parkview Avenue, Fountain Hills, AZ, scheduled to be held on March 13, 2010, from 9:00 a.m. to 11:59 p.m. REGULAR AGENDA 3. CONSIDERATION of ACCEPTING a bronze bust titled, “Jaba”, donated by the Senior Service Foundation and Senior Services, Inc., in memory of John O’Flynn. 4. CONSIDERATION of adopting the DRAFT COUNCIL GOALS AND INITIATIVES for FY2010- 11. 5. COUNCIL DISCUSSION/DIRECTION to the Town Manager. Items listed below are related only to the propriety of (i) placing such items on a future agenda for action or (ii) directing staff to conduct further research and report back to the Council: A. None. 6. SUMMARY of COUNCIL REQUESTS and REPORT ON RECENT ACTIVITIES by the Town Manager. Z:\Council Packets\2010\R3-4-2010\100304A..docx Last printed 3/2/2010 10:39 AM Page 3 of 3 7. ADJOURNMENT. DATED this 25th day of February 2010. Bevelyn J. Bender, Town Clerk The Town of Fountain Hills endeavors to make all public meetings accessible to persons with disabilities. Please call 480-816-5100 (voice) or 1-800-367-8939 (TDD) 48 hours prior to the meeting to request a reasonable accommodation to participate in this meeting or to obtain agenda information in large print format. Supporting documentation and staff reports furnished the Council with this agenda are available for review in the Clerk’s office. Support and Enjoy our Fountain Hills Restaurants,Stores and other businesses Thursday afternoons Art on the Avenue &Farmers Market Downtown FH March 3-6 The Memorial Disc Golf Tournament Fountain Park Sat., Mar. 6th 8AM Guided Hike -Desert Survival Eagles Nest Trail Head Sat., Mar. 6th 9&10AM Docent-Led Art Walk Community Center Sun., Mar. 7th 4PM Concert in the Park –Country Fountain Park Tue., Mar. 9th 6AM-7PM Primary Election -vote Your Polling Place Sat., Mar. 13th 8AM Guided Hike -Geo Cache & Map Reading Eagle Ridge Dr Sat., Mar. 13th 10AM-10PM St. Patrick’s Day celebration Fountain Park Sat., Mar. 13th Noon & 5PM G R E E N F O U N T A I N Fountain Park Sun., Mar. 14th 4PM Concert in the Park –Irish Fountain Park Fountain Hills High School Athletics Baseball, Track & Field, Tennis, Softball & Golf Sat., Mar. 6th 10AM & 2PM Baseball & Softball Games FH Middle School/GEP Tue., Mar. 9th 4PM Baseball & Softball Games FH Middle School Wed., Mar. 10th 3PM Track & Field FH High School Fri., Mar. 12th 4PM Baseball Game FH Middle School El Salvador A land of opportunities El Salvador 2 Capital City San Salvador Language Spanish Area 20,742 Km2 Population 5.7 millions (Census 2007) GDP 21.1 billions USD (2008) HDI Ranking 103 (2007 -2008) Official Currency American Dollar Time zone UTC -6 3 Political Stability Political stability –More than 2 decades of democratic governments –Solid Democracy –Democratic elections system consolidated –Balance of power in National Assembly Government Legitimacy –More than 60% of registered voters participated in last presidential election –President Funes elected with 51% of votes 3 •The peaceful development and transparency in these elections were observed by more than two thousand national and international observers,including electoral observation missions from the European Union (EU),the Organization of American States (OAS)and Arizona Sister City Association Elections, January 2009 4 Index of Economic Freedom: The index gives scores to nations in 10 branches of freedoms using statistics Organizations like the World Bank, IMF and the Intelligence Unit of The Economist. Fuente: The Heritage Foundation. Index of Economic Freedom. www.heritage.org Among the world's freest economies - Position 33 of 157 and 3rd in Latin American only after Chile -USA Index of Economic Freedom 2009 Economic Freedom 5 Country Regional Position Global position Estados Unidos 1 6 México 7 49 Chile 2 11 Belice 11 66 Guatemala 16 87 Costa Rica 6 46 El Salvador 3 33 Honduras 18 91 Nicaragua 15 84 Panamá 9 55 0%20%40%60%80%100% 0.63 0.67 0.91 0.95 0.77 0.7 0.7 0.5 0.42 0.79 0 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1 Business Comercial Fiscal Government Monetary Investment Financing Property Rights Corruption Labor Ease of Doing Business: Eligible to be the first the better. * Doing Business Report 2009, covering the period from June 2007 to June 2008, whose results show the forecast for 2009. Fuente: www.doingbusiness.org World Bank Group 2008 2009 Ease of Rank Rank Change Doing Business 77 72 +5 Starting a Business 135 133 +32 Dealing with Licenses 121 121 0 Employing Workers 85 87 -2 Registering Property 39 42 -3 Getting Credit 40 43 -3 Protecting Investors 110 113 -3 Paying Taxes 119 124 -5 Trading Across Borders 70 57 +13 Enforcing Contracts 53 53 0 Closing a Business 88 78 +10 Among developing countries with easiness to do business 6 2009* Chile 40 México 56 El Salvador 72 Panamá 81 China 83 Costa Rica 117 India 122 •El Salvador is the Central American country (including Belize and Panama)that offers the best facilities for doing business,according to the 2009 World Bank Doing Business report •El Salvador is number 72 among 181 countries worldwide. •Ranks 12th in Latin America and the Caribbean. Doing Business Report 2009 7 •Funds from the U. S. government for middle income developing countries •Countries are evaluated in 17 indicators within 3 categories •Fair Government •Investment on Population •Economic Freedom •Total amount granted USD $461 millions Millennium Challenge Account 8 Desarrollo Humano $95.1 Desarrollo Productivo del Proyecto $87.7 Proyecto de Conectividad "Longitudinal del Norte" $233.6 Responsibility $24.3 Project management $20.6 Distribution of funds Social Investment 9 Total with FODES* US$762.1 M Total without FODES* US$610.9 M * FODES: Municipal Social and Economic Development Fund 11.0% 9.9% 9.9% 4.1% 14.4%6.9%4.2% 27.4% 2.8%9.6% Projected Areas Health Education Roads Electric Energy Justice and Security Ports Water Local Developmet Agriculture Other Largest Public Investment Program in El Salvador s History Strategic Location 10 2hrs 5hrs Main Airlines serving El Salvador Regular charter Flights TACA American Airlines Continental Airlines Delta Airlines Copa Airlines Mexicana United Airlines •Air Transat (Montreal, Toronto-Pearson) •Czech Airlines (Praga) •Livingston Energy Flight (Cancún, Milán-Malpensa) Central America: La Unión Port and Dry Canal (Inter- oceanic Logistics Corridor): •The port is designed to receive POST PANAMAX ships and cruise lines for which it will have a Passenger Terminal. The Project was completed in 2008. •A four-lane highway, of 375 kilometers will connect La Unión Port with 2 ports on the Atlantic Ocean (in Honduras and Guatemala) •The projected North Highway will connect it with 94 municipalities •The Highway will reduce transportation time between the ports. La Unión Port El Salvador´s North Highway 12 Legal Framework 13 •Equal treatment to national and foreign investors •Freedom to transfer funds abroad •Access to local financing Investment Law Legal Framework 14 •Incentive to Industrial activities •Total Exemption of local taxes (VAT, income and municipal) and tariffs Free Zone Law 2007 was a record year for Foreign Direct Investment in El Salvador 15 Acquisition of financial institutions played an important role in the FDI in 2007 in El Salvador Millions of USD Source: Central Bank of El Salvador * FDI flow does not include inter-firm loans. 2007 Central Bank Estimate. 1,973 2,252 2,460 2,589 2,996 3,508 3,735 5,182 5,220 Accumulated* (USD Millions) 0 1,000 2,000 3,000 4,000 5,000 6,000 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008* Foreign Direct Investment 16 Thank You! www.rree.gob.sv Rev. 2/8/10 Page 1 of 2 DRAFT COUNCIL GOALS AND INITIATIVES FOR FY2010-11 Goal 1 Education, Learning, and Culture: Enrich our community by providing citizens with opportunities to improve their own lives and the lives of others. 1. Investigate feasibility of partnering with FHUSD and/or other learning institutions to develop a program of educational opportunities. 2. Partner with the Veterans of Foreign Wars to hold a “Freedom Series” at the Community Center highlighting the extraordinary people within our own community, with this year’s series focusing on patriots who have demonstrated sacrifice to the nation. 3. Partner with Ft. McDowell to present a “Yavapai Culture Day.” 4. Create opportunities to showcase local performing arts talent. 5. Encourage citizen development of more special events by simplifying/streamlining the Special Event Permit application and process. Goal 2 Environmental Stewardship: Enrich our community by promoting and preserving our Town’s natural assets. 1. Partner with the McDowell Mountain Preservation Commission to develop educational experiences and provide a workshop to teach residents about our natural environment. 2. Rezone all Town washes as open space to provide an additional measure of protection to the washes. 3. Develop a plan to establish a storm water utility. Goal 3 Civility: Enrich our community by promoting internal civility and promoting partnerships and other opportunities that bring citizens together and foster an atmosphere of neighborliness and cooperation. 1. Develop for Council ratification a policy regarding appropriate behavior with regard to public and internal interactions. 2. Present a civility and teamwork workshop to help Council and staff come together and improve interaction. 3. Develop and execute a program to proactively distribute factual information to address misinformation by utilizing Town communication resources. 4. Partner with non-profits, HOAs and faith-based organizations to promote “Meet Your Neighbor Week.” 5. Maintain strong lines of communication with outside jurisdictions in order to identify opportunities for partnerships. Goal 4 Civic Responsibility: Enrich our community by identifying and supporting opportunities for volunteerism that meaningfully impact our quality of life and promote community pride and enhance access to Town leadership. 1. Partner with the Fountain Hills Cultural and Civic Association to encourage participation in the “Volunteer Fair.” 2. Continue to build upon the success of “Make a Difference Day.” 3. Work with the Mayor and Council to create a Community Enrichment Commission. Rev. 2/8/10 Page 2 of 2 Goal 5 Economic Vitality: Enrich our community by promoting an economically sound and sustainable environment in which to live, work, learn and play. 1. Market the Town for business location and expansion. 2. Enact land use regulations that encourage development in the downtown consistent the Downtown Vision Plan. 3. Develop and issue a Request for Proposals to investigate the feasibility of public-private partnerships in the Lakeside District. 4. Investigate opportunities to bring a community college and a hospital to Fountain Hills. 5. Assemble a citizen Blue Ribbon Committee to develop a financial roadmap for the Town’s future. 6. Prepare an Area Specific Plan for the Shea Boulevard corridor near Saguaro Boulevard, evaluating rezoning possibilities that would increase the inventory of commercially zoned land. Goal 6 Maintain and Improve Community Infrastructure: Enrich our community by investing resources to improve and preserve our valuable public improvements. 1. Develop a fiscal plan to get us back on track with the pavement management plan. 2. Market Adopt-a-Street as an option to residents as well as businesses. 3. Explore citizen satisfaction with Town services and infrastructure. 4. Evaluate our Town’s technological and connectivity potential. Goal 7 Public Safety, Health, and Welfare: Enrich our community by developing and/or supporting programs that encourage citizens to actively participate in creating a safe and healthy Town. 1. In cooperation with local businesses, reintroduce a program rewarding helmet use by youths. 2. Continue “Public Safety Day” and build in more elements related to provident living. 3. Work with the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office to introduce a Safe House program in Fountain Hills. 4. Hold a “Community Health and Wellness Fair” in the Spring at the Community Center. Goal 8 Recreational Opportunities and Amenities: Enrich our community by creating and promoting activities/events and venues for all age groups. 1. Develop an urban trail system master plan including connectivity between parks and other activity centers. 2. Begin to develop and present programs for 5-12 grade students at the Community Center. 3. Develop and begin implementing a plan for making trails more visible and better used by residents.