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HomeMy WebLinkAbout040110PZ:\Council Packets\2010\R4-1-2010\100401A.docx Last printed 3/25/2010 7:25 AM Page 1 of 3 NOTICE OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF THE FOUNTAIN HILLS TOWN COUNCIL TIME: 6:30 P.M. WHEN: THURSDAY, APRIL 1, 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\R4-1-2010\100401A.docx Last printed 3/25/2010 7:25 AM Page 3 of 3 7. CONSIDERATION of ORDINANCE #10-01, relating to the Zoning and Subdivision Ordinances of the Town of Fountain Hills, adopting “The 2010 Land Disturbance Amendments to the Subdivision Ordinance of the Town of Fountain Hills” by reference; adopting amendments to the Zoning Ordinance of the Town of Fountain Hills; and providing penalties for violations. Case #Z2009-01 8. 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. 9. SUMMARY of COUNCIL REQUESTS and REPORT ON RECENT ACTIVITIES by the Town Manager. 10. ADJOURNMENT. DATED this 25th day of March 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\R4-1-2010\100401A.docx Last printed 3/25/2010 7:25 AM Page 1 of 3 NOTICE OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF THE FOUNTAIN HILLS TOWN COUNCIL TIME: 6:30 P.M. WHEN: THURSDAY, APRIL 1, 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\R4-1-2010\100401A.docx Last printed 3/25/2010 7:25 AM Page 3 of 3 7. CONSIDERATION of ORDINANCE #10-01, relating to the Zoning and Subdivision Ordinances of the Town of Fountain Hills, adopting “The 2010 Land Disturbance Amendments to the Subdivision Ordinance of the Town of Fountain Hills” by reference; adopting amendments to the Zoning Ordinance of the Town of Fountain Hills; and providing penalties for violations. Case #Z2009-01 8. 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. 9. SUMMARY of COUNCIL REQUESTS and REPORT ON RECENT ACTIVITIES by the Town Manager. 10. ADJOURNMENT. DATED this 25th day of March 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 & Get Involved in Fountain Hills Businesses, Schools & Organizations Thursday afternoons Art on the Avenue & Farmers Market Downtown FH Fri., Apr 9th@ 7PM Double Feature Movie in the Park Fountain Park Sat., Apr 10th@ 8AM Preserve ‘Drive’ for Physically Challenged Eagle Ridge Dr Sat., Apr 10th@ 7PM Kids Movie in the Park:Cloudy…Meatballs Fountain Park Sat., Apr 10th@ Noon Find the Ranger at Nursery Tank McDowell Mtn Park Sun., Apr 11th@ 10AM Paws Around the Park Adopt-A-Thon Fountain Park Wed., Apr 14th@ 10AM Sonoran Desert 101 McDowell Mtn Park April 9th –25th Theater “You Can't Take It with You” Community Theater Fountain Hills High School Varsity Athletics - Baseball, Track & Field, Tennis, Softball & Golf April 6th, 8th, 9th, 13th @ 4PM Baseball FH Middle School Thu., April 8th @ 3:30PM Golf Ft. McDowell - WeKoPa Thu., April 8th @ 4PM Softball FH Middle School Sat., April 10th @ 8AM Track & Field Veteran Invite FH High School Achieving Consensus on Sustainability Tucson’s Water Harvesting and Graywater Ordinances Rodney Glassman, JD, Ph.D., Ward 2 Councilman, City of Tucson Doctorates in Arid Land Studies and Law, Legislative Aide to Congressman Raul Grijalva, Consultant for KB Home US Water News, 3/08 Arizona Daily Star Arizona Daily Star, 3/13/09 It’s hard to find new water supplies Source: City of Tucson, Water Plan 2050 Drought and climate change are here Source: http://www.azwater.gov/dwr/Drought/DroughtStatus.html Tucson: last stop on the CAP Source: http://www.cap-az.com/about-cap/system-map/ Stormwater going down the drain... •Urban street flooding •Flashy flood peaks on watercourses •Stormwater quality issues One use of stormwater runoff... © 2009 Brad Lancaster, www.harvestingrainwater.com 2. Its free! Five great things about rainwater... 1. There’s lots of it! Tucson Water demand = 147,000 acre-feet/year Rainfall in same area = 185,600 acre feet/year! 3. It falls where you need it 4.Plants like it’s low salt and high nitrogen 5. Harvest it! Stop spending $$$ getting rid of it Desalinizing brackish groundwater costs $300/acre foot Another great thing... Rainwater is a great alternative to other costly water sources CAP cost $4 billion to build. CAP water costs $114/acre foot, but deliveries could drop by 1/3 to 1/2 if predictions hold true Desalinizing sea water costs $1000/acre foot Rainwater Harvesting ...intercepting stormwater from a roof, driveway, soil or other surface and putting it to beneficial use Strong grass roots movement for 15 years Required by the Tucson Land Use Code since mid-1990s (qualitative requirement) Tucson started early... © 2009 Brad Lancaster, www.harvestingrainwater.com Microbasins Swales Lots of ways to do it Infiltration Basins French drains Curb cuts Porous pavement Tanks/Cisterns Building consensus to change the face of Tucson 1. Motion to Mayor and Council 2. Assemble City staff 3. Assemble public representatives 4. Develop Ordinance 5. Adopt Ordinance 6. Prepare Development Standard 7. Build partnerships for pilot studies Ordinance Adoption •First in nation that quantifies commercial use •20 organizations spoke in favor •“Best public hearing I ever attended.” Tucson’s Mayor •New commercial only •Meet 50% of landscape demand •Water harvesting plan and water budget •3 years to establish plants •Meter outdoor water use •Soil-moisture-based irrigation control •Relief from 50% requirement in a drought •Report annually Main Components Misconceptions •Water harvesting recharges the aquifer …..NOT when its 250 feet to groundwater •Why harvest rainwater when it rarely rains? …..harvesting maximizes the rainwater you do get •Rainwater harvesting breeds mosquitoes ….. Infiltrate water into soil within 24 hours to prevent breeding •Must use tanks to harvest rainwater ….. Harvesting in soil is easy, cheap and effective •Harvesting rainwater will deprive washes of water ……Water harvesting reduces some runoff but not all Lessons learned •Use demand driven requirements not supply-driven © 2009 Brad Lancaster, www.harvestingrainwater.com •Provide implementation details before adoption for support •Start with outdoor requirements for simplicity •Encourage use of native plants Graywater Reuse ...diverting used water from washing machines, bathtubs, showers, and lavatory sinks to a beneficial use © 2009 Brad Lancaster, www.harvestingrainwater.com Arizona started early... © 2009 Brad Lancaster, www.harvestingrainwater.com Strong grass roots movement January 2001: ADEQ implemented simple residential graywater use rules © 2009 Brad Lancaster, www.harvestingrainwater.com Residential focus chosen because... •Large potential to irrigate with graywater •Plumbing should be done at time of construction •New single family and duplexes: Separate stub-outs on washers •New single family: drains for lavatories, showers and bathtubs, segregated from other drains •Provide graywater piping stubs out within 3 feet of building foundation •Provide user-ready system to hook graywater distribution system to (no plumbing retrofit required) Source: Graywater Guidelines, prepared by Water Conservation Alliance of Southern Arizona Ordinance Adoption Main Components Misconceptions •Odors are always a problem © 2009 Brad Lancaster, www.harvestingrainwater.com ...distribute to multiple points under mulch to infiltrate fast and prevent odor •Can’t eat food from a graywater-supplied garden ...OK to water dirt around food plants, just don’t water the plant parts you eat •Municipal sewer system deprived of graywater won’t drain …Can flush sewer lines with alternative water supplies, like reclaimed water, if extra flushing is needed •Graywater is bad for soil …Maintain good soil health by avoiding products with salt or sodium and by diluting graywater basins with harvested rainwater •Graywater is unhealthy ...Graywater Ordinance complies with ADEQ guidelines. Householders should follow ADEQ guidelines too Lessons learned •Keep the ordinance simple and flexible so it is adaptable to future technologies © 2009 Brad Lancaster, www.harvestingrainwater.com •Get a variety of technical input from grass roots to professional •Involve the wastewater management agency or jurisdiction in your area •Work out details of implementation before adopting the ordinance to help garner support Next steps •Conduct water harvesting and graywater pilot studies •Adjust City Codes to be compatible with new requirements •Prepare for unintended consequences •Educate staff and public on new ordinances •Communicate regionally to share experiences and lessons A bright future •Develop Arizona as the go-to source for water harvesting •Good for business, potential as a growth industry, creates new markets Glassman’s commitments become realities ADOPTED COMMERCIAL RAINWATER HARVESTING ORDINANCE ADOPTED RESIDENTIAL GRAYWATER STUBOUT ORDINANCE OBTAINED DEDICATED FUNDING FOR EXISTING WATER CONSERVATION PROGRAMS (July 2008) http://www.ci.tucson.az.us/water/conservation.htm CHANGED LANDSCAPING REQUIREMENT TO ONE TREE PER FOUR PARKING SPACES X Recipient of EPA Region 9 2009 Environmental Achievement Award in recognition of exceptional work and commitment to protecting the environment X X X © 2009 Brad Lancaster, www.harvestingrainwater.com Before and after Water Harvesting Lancaster Residence Right of Way Tucson, Arizona © 2009 Brad Lancaster, www.harvestingrainwater.com Done entirely with the passive water harvesting systems the Ordinance promotes Town of Fountain Hills Staff Presentation Performance-Based Contracting for Energy Efficiency Projects 1 What is Performance-Based Contracting? 2 •It’s used in many areas to guarantee the outcome of a project or process and is often used on energy efficiency projects, commonly known as Energy Performance Contracting •“It’s purpose is to obtain better performance or lower cost or both. In other words, things should work better and cost less. If it will not achieve these results, it is not worth doing” John Cibinic, Jr., Professor Emeritus, National Law Center, George Washington University •Performance-based contracting for government agencies has been around for over 25 years What is Energy Performance Contracting? 3 •In short, EPC is performance-based contracting for energy efficiency projects •EPC-A performance-based procurement method and financial mechanism for building renewal whereby utility bill savings that result from the installation of new building systems (reduced energy use) pay for the cost of the building renewal project. A “Guaranteed Energy Savings” Performance Contract includes language that obligates the contractor, a qualified Energy Services Company (ESCO), to pay the difference if at any time the savings fall short of the guarantee. City of Flagstaff Performance Contracting Program Overview 4 •Fifteen year program that provides $3,120,000 in facility upgrades funded from reductions in existing operating expenses •Comprehensive lighting retrofit •Traffic lights and pedestrian walk signs •Energy management control system •Water conservation •Motors •Vending Misers ™ •HVAC /Controls •Renewable energy City of Flagstaff Performance-Based Contracting Savings 5 •Annual utility cost avoidance of $324,604 •Projected positive cash flow of $252,535 over ten years •Projected positive cash flow of $2,571,390 over fifteen years 1 2 •Science Foundation Arizona (SFAz)was created in 2006 through the collaboration of three statewide CEO business organizations: Flagstaff 40, Greater Phoenix Leadership and the Southern Arizona Leadership Council to help diversify the Arizona economy with strategic research and development investments.The operating entity of SFAz was put in place in January 2007 with the hiring of the appropriate technical staff. •Science Foundation Arizona is a 501(C)(3) non-profit that represents a public-private partnership unique for Arizona.The CEO groups are funding operating costs through 2012, enabling public and philanthropic funds to be used exclusively for investing in Arizona's future. 3 •It is a formula grant much like the EECBG administered by the Arizona Commerce Department. The Town received just over $146,000. •Fountain Hills has been asked to participate in the Phase I pilot program along with Surprise, Yuma and Gila Bend. •SFAz submitted an application for a Federal Energy Efficiency Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) titled “No Peaking”. The SFAz applied for $30 million in grant monies, $20 million of which would go directly to municipalities with populations under 35,000. 4 •Town of Fountain Hills •Fountain Hills Unified School District •Science Foundation Arizona •ASU 5 •Low interest loans and incentives for alternative energy installations or weatherization projects throughout the community •Public educational opportunities for citizens, i.e. workshops or classes on energy efficiency and conservation projects •Educational opportunity for students •Incentives for economic development relating to alternative energy and energy conservation z:\council packets\2010\r4-1-2010\aaf election costs.docx Page 1 of 2 TOWN OF FOUNTAIN HILLS TOWN COUNCIL AGENDA ACTION FORM Meeting Date: 4/1/2010 Meeting Type: Regular Agenda Type: Consent Submitting Department: Administration Staff Contact Information: Bevelyn J Bender, 480-816-5115, bbender@fh.az.gov Strategic Priority: Not applicable Council Goal: Not applicable REQUEST TO COUNCIL: CONSIDERATION of approving payment to Maricopa County Elections in the amount of $23,236.39 for direct support provided for the Town of Fountain Hills' March 9, 2010, Primary Election. Applicant: NA Applicant Contact Information: NA Property Location: NA Related Ordinance, Policy or Guiding Principle: Title 16, A.R.S. Staff Summary (background): On March 19, 2010, the Town of Fountain Hills held their Primary Election for mayor and councilmembers. Attached is a copy of the Maricopa County Election Division's invoice for services provided as outlined in the existing IGA with Maricopa County. Costs include (i) an overall cost per active registered voters at close of voter registration: 16,075 @ $.73 each, and (ii) a per charge for early mail ballot requests: 6,687 @ $1.72 each. This year, the Town of Fountain Hills' early voting requests again surpassed the previous election year total. For comparison purposes, a total of 955 early ballots were processed for the March 14, 2006 Primary and 5,782 early ballots were processed for the March 11, 2008 Primary. This increase in requests for early ballots is due in part to the change in the law, which allows registered voters to sign up for placement on the permanent early voting list (registered voters automatically receive a ballot for every election held). It is a strong indication that Fountain Hills' voters have embraced the early ballot process. Unfortunately, only 3,683 of the 6,687 early ballots were returned and counted, which leaves 3,004 early ballots that were not returned, but that the Town was still required to pay for. There were 857 ballots cast on Election Day at the polls. Staff is requesting that the Council approve payment to Maricopa County in the amount of $23,236.39. Risk Analysis (options or alternatives with implications): NA Fiscal Impact (initial and ongoing costs; budget status): $23,236.39 Recommendation(s) by Board(s) or Commission(s): NA Page 1 of 3 TOWN OF FOUNTAIN HILLS TOWN COUNCIL AGENDA ACTION FORM Meeting Date: 4/1/2010 Meeting Type: Regular Session Agenda Type: Regular Submitting Department: Planning and Zoning Staff Contact Information: Bob Rodgers, Senior Planner, 480-816-5138, rrodgers@fh.az.gov Strategic Priority: Not applicable Council Goal: Not applicable REQUEST TO COUNCIL: CONSIDERATION of RESOLUTION #2010-06, declaring as a public record that certain document filed with the town clerk and entitled “The 2010 land disturbance amendments to the Subdivision Ordinance of the Town of Fountain Hills.” Case #Z2009-01 PUBLIC HEARING to receive comments on ORDINANCE #10-01, relating to the Zoning and Subdivision Ordinances of the Town of Fountain Hills, adopting “The 2010 Land Disturbance Amendments to the Subdivision Ordinance of the Town of Fountain Hills” by reference; adopting amendments to the Zoning Ordinance of the Town of Fountain Hills; and providing penalties for violations. Case #Z2009-01 CONSIDERATION of ORDINANCE #10-01, relating to the Zoning and Subdivision Ordinances of the Town of Fountain Hills, adopting “The 2010 Land Disturbance Amendments to the Subdivision Ordinance of the Town of Fountain Hills” by reference; adopting amendments to the Zoning Ordinance of the Town of Fountain Hills; and providing penalties for violations. Case #Z2009-01 Applicant: Town of Fountain Hills Applicant Contact Information: Planning & Zoning Department – Robert Rodgers, Senior Planner Property Location: Town-Wide Related Ordinance, Policy or Guiding Principle: Fountain Hills Zoning Ordinance, Chapter 1, Section 1.12 Fountain Hills Zoning Ordinance, Chapter 5, Section 5.09 Fountain Hills Zoning Ordinance, Chapter 5, Section 5.11 Fountain Hills Zoning Ordinance, Chapter 16, Section 16.06 Fountain Hills Subdivision Ordinance, Article 1, Section 1.03 Fountain Hills Subdivision Ordinance, Article 5, Section 5.01 Fountain Hills Subdivision Ordinance, Article 5, Section 5.02 Fountain Hills Subdivision Ordinance, Article 5, Section 5.03 Fountain Hills Subdivision Ordinance, Article 5, Section 5.04 Fountain Hills Subdivision Ordinance, Article 5, Section 5.05 Fountain Hills Subdivision Ordinance, Article 5, Section 5.06 Fountain Hills Subdivision Ordinance, Article 5, Section 5.07 Fountain Hills Subdivision Ordinance, Article 5, Section 5.08