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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1-18-7 Agenda Packet NOTICE OF EXECUTIVE AND REGULAR SESSIONS OF THE FOUNTAIN HILLS TOWN COUNCIL Mayor Wally Nichols Councilmember Mike Archambault Councilmember Henry Leger Councilmember Ginny Dickey Councilmember Keith McMahan Vice Mayor Ed Kehe Councilmember Jay Schlum TIME: 5:30 P.M. to 6:30 P.M. - EXECUTIVE SESSION (Executive Session will be held in 2nd floor Conference Room) 6:30 P.M. - REGULAR SESSION WHEN: THURSDAY, January 18, 2007 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. C:\Documents and Settings\BBender\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\OLK64\Agenda 1-18-07.doc Last printed 1/12/2007 4:20 PM C:\Documents and Settings\BBender\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\OLK64\Agenda 1-18-07.doc Last printed 1/12/2007 4:20 PM • CALL TO ORDER –Mayor Nichols 1. ROLL CALL AND VOTE TO GO INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION: Pursuant to A.R.S. §38-431-03(A)(3), For discussion or consultation for legal advise with the attorney or attorneys of the public body. (Specifically, legal advice regarding Proposition 207.) 2. RETURN TO REGULAR SESSION • CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – Vice Mayor Ed Kehe • INVOCATION – Pastoral Associate, Ms. Therese Barnhart, Church of the Ascension • ROLL CALL – Vice Mayor Ed Kehe • MAYOR’S REPORT (i) Recognition of artists for their winning Avenue of the Fountains Banner-Design Competition entries. (ii) The Vice Mayor will read a proclamation declaring February 1, 2007, Pony Express Day. 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 January 4, 2007. REGULAR AGENDA 2.) CONSIDERATION of APPOINTING one citizen to serve a two-year term on the Parks and Recreation Commission. 3.) PUBLIC HEARING on the SPECIAL USE PERMIT to allow “Sierra Southwest Kitchen” restaurant to sell alcoholic beverages during meals within the C-1 Zoning District, located at 15225 N. Fountain Hills Boulevard, #104. Case# SU2006-08. 4.) CONSIDERATION of the SPECIAL USE PERMIT to allow “Sierra Southwest Kitchen” restaurant to sell alcoholic beverages during meals within the C-1 Zoning District, located at 15225 N. Fountain Hills Boulevard, #104. Case# SU2006-08. 5.) CONSIDERATION of approving a LIQUOR LICENSE APPLICATION for Kendal Scott C:\Documents and Settings\BBender\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\OLK64\Agenda 1-18-07.doc Last printed 1/12/2007 4:20 PM Amick (Arbdl Enterprises, Inc. for Sierra Southwest Kitchen) located at 15225 N. Fountain Hills Boulevard, #104. This request is for a Series #12 restaurant license. 6.) DISCUSSION with possible direction to staff regarding SHORT-TERM RENTAL HOUSING. 7.) Town Manager’s QUARTERLY UPDATE on the implementation of COUNCIL GOALS. 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 by Town Manager. 10.) ADJOURNMENT. DATED this 12th day of January, 2007. Bevelyn J. Bender, Town Clerk The Town of Fountain Hills endeavors to make all public meetings accessible to persons with disabilities. Please call 837-2003 (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. Downtown Banner-Design Winners The Town of Fountain Hills in partnership with the Fountain Hills Art League is excited to announce three winning entries were chosen for the Avenue of the Fountains Banner-Design Contest. The winners are Maurine Marshal with "The Blooming Cactus," Barbara Drake with "Up, Up and Away," and Debra Melendez with "Saguaro Bloom." All three winning designs are unique in their approach to the theme, “Spring in the Desert.” The winning entries will be honored at the January 18, 2007, Town Council meeting. The banners will be on display from January to May 2007, along the Avenue of the Fountains from Saguaro Boulevard to La Montana Drive and at the Fountain Hills Great Fair, February 23, 24, and 25. Artists of all ages were invited to submit their artwork for an opportunity to integrate art into the Avenue of the Fountains Enhancement Project. The judging panel had a difficult choice to make with so many original and creative designs to choose from. Thirty-six entries were received. “The community participation and enthusiasm in the Contest was very much appreciated,” said Mayor Wally Nichols. “I hope all the artists will continue to stay active in community public art projects.” The Town of Fountain Hills and the Arizona Art League would like to thank all the artists who entered their work. ## N E W S R E L E A S E FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE JANUARY 12, 2007 Page 1 of 1 CONTACT: MEGAN GRIEGO Economic Development Specialist 480.816.5104 mgriego@fh.az.gov Town of Fountain Hills < > 16705 E. Avenue of the Fountains Fountain Hills, Arizona 85268 < > 480.816.5100 < > 480.837.3145 FAX < > www.fh.az.gov Town of Fountain Hills Town Council Agenda Action Form Meeting Type: Regular Meeting Meeting Date: January 18, 2007 Submitting Department: Administration Contact Person: Bender Consent: Regular: Requesting Action: Report Only: Type of Document Needing Approval (Check all that apply): Public Hearing Resolution Ordinance Agreement Emergency Clause Special Event Permit Special Consideration Intergovernmental Agreement Acceptance Grant Submission Liquor/Bingo License Application Plat Special Event Permit Special/Temp Use Permit Other: Draft Meeting Minutes Council Priority (Check Appropriate Areas): Education Public Fitness Library Services Public Safety Community Activities Economic Development Public Works Human Service Needs Parks & Recreation Town Elections Community Development Regular Agenda Wording: CONSIDERATION of approving the TOWN COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES from January 4, 2007. Staff Recommendation: Approve Fiscal Impact: No $ Purpose of Item and Background Information: Approve the council meeting minutes for archival purposes. List All Attachments as Follows: None Type(s) of Presentation: None Signatures of Submitting Staff: ____________________________ _____________________________________ Town Clerk (or Acting Town Clerk) Budget Review (if item not budgeted or exceeds budget amount) ____________________________ Town Manager / Designee Town of Fountain Hills Town Council Agenda Action Form Meeting Type: Regular Meeting Meeting Date: January 18, 2007 Submitting Department: Parks and Recreation Contact Person: Mark Mayer Consent: Regular: Requesting Action: Report Only: Type of Document Needing Approval (Check all that apply): Public Hearing Resolution Ordinance Agreement Emergency Clause Special Event Permit Special Consideration Intergovernmental Agreement Acceptance Grant Submission Liquor/Bingo License Application Plat Special Event Permit Special/Temp Use Permit Other: Council Priority (Check Appropriate Areas): Education Public Fitness Library Services Public Safety Community Activities Economic Development Public Works Human Service Needs Parks & Recreation Town Elections Community Development Regular Agenda Wording: Consideration of Appointing one citizen to serve a two-year term on the Park and Recreation Commission Staff Recommendation: Approve Fiscal Impact: No $ Purpose of Item and Background Information: There are currently three openings remaining on the Park and Recreation Commission for the period of December 2006 - December 2008. These openings are for two commissioners for two year appointments and the youth commissioner being an annual one year appointment. Mr. Frederick Bedell was originally interviewed for the Community Center Commission on December 12, 2006, but has indicated a willingness to serve on the Park and Recreation Commission. List All Attachments as Follows: None Type(s) of Presentation: None Signatures of Submitting Staff: ____________________________ _____________________________________ Department Head Budget Review (if item not budgeted or exceeds budget amount) ____________________________ Town Manager REPORT TO FOUNTAIN HILLS TOWN COUNCIL 2nd QUARTER PROGRESS ON COUNCIL GOALS FOR FY2006-07 Presented by Timothy G. Pickering, Town Manager January 18, 2007 OVERVIEW During a goal-setting retreat in January 2006, the Town Council identified primary goals for the FY2006-07 budget. A second retreat was held with management staff to develop specific implementation plans and identify resources necessary to carry out the goals established by the Council. The following graph depicts progress the staff has made toward achieving all goals. 0 102030405060708090100 Improve the business community Create pedestrian safety plan Annex State Trust Land Commercial architecture review board Enforce General Plan Promote low-water landscaping Work with local schools Inform residents of long- term revenue gap PROGRESS TO GOALS 1st Quarter 2nd Quarter Percent Complete Page 1 of 16 GOAL 1 To identify and inform Fountain Hills residents of the projected long-term revenue gap. Percent Complete: 100% Objective 1.1. To quantify the first draft (baseline) of the projected gap by June 1, 2006. Description of Activity to Date: The 2025 Financial Plan and Capital Improvement Plan was prepared for submission to the Town Council on June 13, 2006. Objective 1.2. To review projected gap report by June 30, 2006. Description of Activity to Date: The 2025 Financial Plan and Capital Improvement Plan was submitted to the Town Council on June 13, 2006. Objective 1.3. To prepare a communications program for residents by August 1, 2006. Description of Activity to Date: The communications program included four Informed Choices Workshops and nine “Financing the Future” neighborhood coffees, together with information printed in The Compass and a total of 39 articles published in the Fountain Hills Times, Scottsdale Republic and Take 5. Objective 1.4. To deliver communications program between September and November 2006. Description of Activity to Date: Four Informed Choices Workshops on Financing the Future were held during September and October. They indicated a need to explain the dilemma more clearly to ensure that the subject was fully understood. Between October and December of 2006, nine “Financing the Future” neighborhood coffees were held to solicit input as to the participants’ opinions on the financing mechanism(s) desired by Town citizens. The neighborhood coffees were also helpful in informing residents about the financial future of the Town. Pros and cons were listed regarding each option and participants were encouraged to ask questions during the presentations. Objective 1.5. To decide on a ballot initiative by December 2006. Description of Activity to Date: A total of 153 Town citizens participated in the “Financing the Future” neighborhood coffees. The results were as follows: 53% preferred a blended option of utility and property tax; 22% preferred a primary property tax; 11% preferred economic development; 6% preferred a utility tax; 3% preferred an increase in sales tax; 3% preferred to do nothing, delay capital expenditures and save money; and 1% preferred to cut costs and reduce services. However, the Strategic Planning Advisory Commission has recommended a delay in placing a proposed ballot initiative on the Council’s Page 2 of 16 agenda until more research can be done and further steps can be taken to further inform the Town’s citizenry about the issue. Page 3 of 16 GOAL 2 Work with local schools to establish and address common issues affecting the Town, schools and community by the end of the 2006-07 school year. Percent Complete: 65% Objective 2.1. To reach consensus between the Town and Fountain Hills Unified School District (FHUSD) regarding common issues affecting the Town, schools and community by June 30, 2006. Description of Activity to Date: Tim Pickering, Dr. Marian Hermie, Tim Leedy and Ellen Pence met on March 29, 2006 to agree on common Town FHUSD issues and the proposed next steps to take. The group agreed that there are many programs and activities currently being conducted between FHUSD and the Town that address many of our joint issues. A list of joint activities has been prepared. Kate Zanon and Dr. Hermie met on August 2, 2006 to continue the dialogue between the FHUSD and the Town. We agreed that our two entities are currently involved in a lot of activities together and that we need to bring more publicity to them. As a result, the topic for the first joint meeting of the Town Council and the Board of FHUSD was our current partnerships. FHUSD and the Parks and Recreation Department are in the process of coordinating the master planning of two future school/park sites, one near Fountain Hills High School and the other near McDowell Mountain Elementary School. The Director of Parks and Recreation submitted a draft Intergovern- mental Agreement (IGA) to the school district for review by their staff. Comments were received back from the school district and subsequently forwarded to the Town Attorney. Pending completion of necessary changes to the IGA by the Town Attorney, the draft IGA will be hand delivered to the FHUSB Board meeting on January 10. The documents asks that the school district commit to the process of developing and maintaining the two sites before the Town commits to hiring a design firm and preparing designs for the two sites at an expense of approximately $50,000. The Town coordinated with the schools on the event held to celebrate the award for excellence earned by FHUSD. The celebration was held at the Community Center in December. Town has continued to work with schools in creating the Town sidewalk master plan. Installing sidewalks adjacent to schools and on routes to schools is a priority. Page 4 of 16 The Town is assisting with the school’s new commitment to the Junior Achievement program. The Town’s Economic Development Specialist and a representative from the Office of the Town Manager have spent approximately six hours in the classroom helping students learn concepts related to economics and business. Objective 2.2. To form two employee committees, one representing the Town and one representing FHUSD, by August 31, 2006. Description of Activity to Date: This task was completed on August 2. A fourteen member joint committee was formed. Committee members from the Town include: Kate Zanon (Interim), Office of the Town Manger Judge Ted Armbruster, Municipal Court Joan McIntosh, Human Resources Administrator Bryan Hughes, Supervisor of Recreation Tom Ward, Director of Public Works Captain. John Kleinheinz, Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office Chief Scott LaGreca, Fountain Hills Rural/Metro Fire Department. Committee members from FHUSD include: Dr. Marian Hermie, Superintendent Tim Leedy, Assistant Superintendent, Business and Finance Tom Lawrence, Executive Director for Curriculum and Instruction Patrick Sweeney, High School Principal Tom Brennan, Middle School Principal Becky Romans, Four Peaks Principal Joanne Meehan, McDowell Mountain Principal Objective 2.3. To establish operating ground rules and current and potential common services by September 30, 2006. Description of Activity to Date: The list of current joint activities and programs has been completed. The committee will meet regularly to monitor current services and to discuss any new service opportunities. Objective 2.4. To develop measurable action plans for new services – including measures of effectiveness against the goal – by December 31, 2006. Description of Activity to Date: This is an ongoing objective. At the August meeting, several existing services were identified. Page 5 of 16 Objective 2.5. To facilitate three joint meetings between the Town Council and FHUSD Board by June 1, 2007, to finalize the list of common services (September), ratify action plans (January), and assess progress against the goal (May). Description of Activity to Date: The first of the three joint meetings was held on August 30, 2006. Meetings to be held during February of 2007 include: (1) a meeting between the Town Council and Board of FHUSD; and (2) a meeting between Town and FHUSD representatives. Page 6 of 16 GOAL 3 To promote the use of low-water landscaping in new Fountain Hills developments. Percent Complete: 95% Objective 3.1. To inform developers of all new developments about low-water landscaping alternatives, by May 30, 2006. Description of Activity to Date: On December 21, 2006 the Town contracted with Image Weavers, LLC to provide a public relations and education campaign for the new low-water landscaping ordinance changes. Their initial product will be landscaping information on our website that will be available on January 8, 2007. Informing citizens of the new regulations is also an ongoing activity that staff accomplishes in the course of communicating with the public and meeting with applicants regarding their development proposals. Objective 3.2. To adopt low-water landscape regulations for all new, nonresidential developments by May 30, 2006. Description of Activity to Date: On May 25, 2006, the Planning and Zoning Commission initiated an amendment to the Zoning and Subdivision Ordinances to provide for a new low-water plant list and regulations regarding irrigation. On June 8, 2006 the Planning and Zoning Commission held a hearing on the proposed amendments and recommended approval to the Town Council. The Town Council held a public hearing on the amendments and acted to return the proposal to the Planning and Zoning Commission on August 3, 2006. The Town Council directed that the proposal be amended to include single-family homes. On September 12, 2006, the Town Council held a Work Study session where they reviewed and offered comment on staff proposals related to including single- family homes in the ordinance. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of revised low-water landscaping regulations that address single-family homes on August 3, 2006. The Town Council held a public hearing on the proposed amendments to the zoning and subdivision ordinances and approved them with minor changes on December 7, 2006. At this same meeting, the Town Council also approved 0.5 FTE and a fee to support this new program. Page 7 of 16 GOAL 4 To strictly enforce the General Plan and Town ordinances. Percent Complete: 95% Objective 4.1. To increase variance filing fees significantly by May 1, 2006. Description of Activity to Date: The Town Council approved an increased fee for filing a Variance application on June 15, 2006. The fee increased from $450 plus mailing costs to $2000 plus $300 for each additional Variance on an application plus notification costs. Objective 4.2. To eliminate use of special use permits in lieu of variances for height and other categories of exceptions, by March 31, 2006. Description of Activity to Date: Staff requested a Work Study session on this subject with the Town Council in May of 2006. Unfortunately, due to the full Work Study schedule, a discussion of this item was delayed to October 10, 2006. At this Work Study session, the Council directed staff to proceed with the ordinance revisions related to the elimination of certain special use permits. On November 30, 2006, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of all of the proposed changes to the Zoning Ordinance. Following a public hearing on December 21, 2006, the Town Council adopted the changes to the regulations. Objective 4.3. To inventory vacant land to project population for use in land use and infrastructure decisions, by September 2006. Description of Activity to Date: The vacant land has been inventoried. Beginning with staff reports prepared for the November 9, 2006 Planning and Zoning Commission meeting, staff has been including information for residential projects regarding the existing population of the town and the expected increase in population due to the completion and occupancy of the projects under review. The vacant land inventory has been included in a preliminary report that is under review and should be completed in February of 2007. The report will be updated annually. Page 8 of 16 GOAL 5 Create commercial architecture review board to regulate architectural physical appearance for commercial properties. Percent Complete: 100% Objective 5.1. To obtain a legal opinion by March 17, 2006. Description of Activity to Date: Staff received a legal opinion dated March 22, 2006 from the Town Attorney regarding architectural or design guidelines/ requirements. The opinion indicates that other cities and towns in Arizona have successfully adopted this type of regulation. Objective 5.2. To name a Planning & Zoning subcommittee to identify guidelines, by April 2006. Description of Activity to Date: On April 22, 2006 the Chairman of the Planning and Zoning Commission, Dennis Brown, named a committee to develop the proposed regulations. The committee met five times beginning in May. They finished their work on July 5, 2006. Objective 5.3. To complete research of five existing ordinances and criteria by July 2006. Description of Activity to Date: Research was completed by April 27, 2006. Staff reviewed ordinances from Sedona, Gilbert, Glendale, Tempe (all Arizona communities) and Brookline, Massachusetts. Objective 5.4. To draft standards and guidelines and an ordinance by August 2006. Description of Activity to Date: Staff completed its draft of a proposed regulation on August 3, 2006 and referred the document to the Town Attorney for review. The Attorney’s review was completed on September 14, 2006. Objective 5.5. To present to the Planning & Zoning Commission and complete public hearings by October 2006. Description of Activity to Date: On September 28, 2006, the Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously approved initiating this amendment to the Zoning Ordinance. On October 26, 2006, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the Architectural Design Review Guidelines. Page 9 of 16 Objective 5.6. To facilitate Town Council adoption of the ordinance in the first Council meeting of November 2006. Description of Activity to Date: On December 7, 2006, the Town Council adopted this ordinance. Page 10 of 16 GOAL 6 Annex the State Trust Land into Fountain Hills. Percent Complete: 95% Objective 6.1. To conduct public hearings by May 4, 2006, and accept public input. Description of Activity to Date: On April 13, 2006 the Planning and Zoning Commission held public hearings on the General Plan Amendment and the rezoning proposal for the State Trust Land. The Town Council held a public hearing on the issue of the annexation of the State Trust Land on April 20, 2006. The Town Council also held public hearings on the General Plan Amendment and rezoning before taking action on May 4, 2006. Objective 6.2. To adopt rezoning and General Plan Amendment by Council by May 4, 2006. Description of Activity to Date: On May 4, 2006, the Town Council unanimously approved the General Plan Amendment and rezoning of the State Trust Land. At this meeting, the Town Council also approved the pre-annexation development agreement and annexation of the property. Objective 6.3. To prepare a packet of all relevant information for prospective bidders by May 4, 2006 (pre-emptive cooperation). Description of Activity to Date: Town staff has two different packets of information that we have provided to potential bidders. We have an electronic package of detailed maps and plans that a potential bidder would use to analyze and prepare plans for the property. We also have a package of maps and documents that includes information on the General Plan Amendment, rezoning and pre-annexation development agreement. Objective 6.4. To oversee planning of State Trust Land through December 31, 2006, and beyond. Description of Activity to Date: Staff has met with prospective bidders and provided them with advice and information that will assist them in more detailed planning of the land. Objective 6.5. To develop a positive relationship with the successful bidder by December 31, 2006, and beyond. Description of Activity to Date: There is no successful bidder yet. The September 28 auction was cancelled. With a new, lower appraisal of the land, the State Land Department is scheduled to auction this property in March of 2007. Page 11 of 16 GOAL 7 To create a plan for pedestrian safety in Fountain Hills. Percent Complete: 75% Objective 7.1. To identify and prioritize all gaps in existing sidewalk systems by June 2006. Description of Activity to Date: Activity completed. All current sidewalks locations and gaps within the Town have been identified. Objective 7.2. To publish a Town-wide sidewalk improvement plan map by August 2006. Description of Activity to Date: Map completed and a long-range projected plan for the construction of these sidewalks is nearing completion. The map identifies the current sidewalk locations and locations of proposed sidewalks. Objective 7.3. To identify and prioritize all gaps in existing intersections by February 2007. Description of Activity to Date: Activity underway. Several intersections have been identified for their evaluation of traffic signal warrants. Data has been collected and intersections have been ranked accordingly. The cost of sidewalk installation is being calculated. Objective 7.4. To publish a Town-wide intersection improvement plan map by April 2007. Description of Activity to Date: Activity underway. A Town of Fountain Hills projected traffic signal is included in the FY 2006-07 budget. Staff is in the process of selecting a Traffic Engineering consultant for this task. Page 12 of 16 GOAL 8 To improve the business community and the Town. Percent Complete: 50% Objective 8.1. To designate and define the Economic Development Specialist as an ombudsman to the business community by March 15, 2006. Description of Activity to Date: A policy has been established to ensure that the Economic Development Specialist (EDS) has as much information about commercial projects as possible and to help staff recognize the EDS as an ombudsman to the business community. Overall, the policy directs staff members to include the EDS in meetings concerning commercial development whenever possible. The policy is ensures that the EDS will: (1) Act as a liaison between the businesses community and the Town; (2) Serve as a business advocate; (3) Help reduce unnecessary delays in applications, plan reviews and procedures; (4) Improve customer service; and (5) Foster investment in the community. The EDS regularly attends the monthly Chamber breakfasts and the Town was a presenter during the spotlight on organizations. Objective 8.2. To survey a random sample of business owners and permittees annually, starting July 1, 2006, to measure business friendliness. Description of Activity to Date: The Town is in the process of establishing a customer satisfaction survey regarding the Town’s services. Additionally, businesses will be surveyed on a regular basis in conjunction with the B3 Program (see objective 8.3 below). Objective 8.3. To implement a B3 Program to retain businesses, using volunteer trainers, by July 1, 2006. Description of Activity to Date: The Town will obtain the B3 software license in January 2007. The Economic Development Specialist will be responsible for implementing the B3 program. Objective 8.4. To promote special events supporting the community’s small-town atmosphere in business venues, by July 31, 2006. Description of Activity to Date: The Avenue of the Fountains Enhancement Project Celebration brought 250 people to the heart of downtown Fountain Hills. Event festivities included a ribbon cutting, ramada dedication, raffles, Town photo, live music, promotional bags, and ice cream. The event was a big success for the Town and businesses alike. Ladies Tee Time reported having Page 13 of 16 one of their best sales days ever on the day of the event, and several other businesses reported having many new walk-in customers. In partnership with Parks and Recreation and the Special Events Steering Committee, the EDS is in the process of creating an attractive event flier to disseminate to businesses to promote special events taking place downtown this spring. Objective 8.5. To create and interactive web page to address business community concerns by March 30, 2007. Description of Activity to Date: The EDS is in the process of updating the Economic Development page on the Town’s website. With help from Planning and Zoning and the Building Safety Division, the EDS has created a flow chart that outlines the Town’s review process so applicants know what the process entails and approximately how long it will take. Objective 8.6. To reduce “red tape” in applications, plan reviews and procedures by June 1, 2007. Description of Activity to Date: The Economic Development Specialist has worked more closely with Planning and Zoning staff to help the assigned case managers gather information about commercial projects that have not had recent activity. The EDS’ follow-up with applicants gives Planning staff a status report on the project and gives applicants the opportunity to seek assistance with the process if necessary. Page 14 of 16 SUMMARY Five of the Council’s goals have been substantially completed, i.e., informing residents of the projected long-term revenue gap, creating a commercial architecture review board, promoting low-water landscaping, enforcement of the General Plan, and Annexation of the State Trust Land. Significant progress has been made toward the goals of working closely with local schools, creating a pedestrian safety plan, and improving relations between the business community and the Town. C:\ SWilliams on 'Earth' E:\My Documents\Word\Council\Reports to Council\Goals 2006-07\Quarterly Report 101906.doc Page 15 of 16 C:\Documents and Settings\BBender\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\OLK64\Agenda 1-18-07.doc Last printed 1/12/2007 4:20 PM Amick (Arbdl Enterprises, Inc. for Sierra Southwest Kitchen) located at 15225 N. Fountain Hills Boulevard, #104. This request is for a Series #12 restaurant license. 6.) DISCUSSION with possible direction to staff regarding SHORT-TERM RENTAL HOUSING. 7.) Town Manager’s QUARTERLY UPDATE on the implementation of COUNCIL GOALS. 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 by Town Manager. 10.) ADJOURNMENT. DATED this 12th day of January, 2007. Bevelyn J. Bender, Town Clerk The Town of Fountain Hills endeavors to make all public meetings accessible to persons with disabilities. Please call 837-2003 (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.