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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2019.0604.2019.TCRM.Minutes TOWN OF FOUNTAIN HILLS MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE FOUNTAIN HILLS TOWN COUNCIL JUNE 4, 2019 REGULAR MEETING 1. CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE — Mayor Ginny Dickey Mayor Dickey called the meeting of June 4, 2019, to order at 5:30 p.m. 2. INVOCATION — Moment of Silence Mayor Dickey asked for a Moment of Silence. 3. ROLL CALL— Mayor Ginny Dickey COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Ginny Dickey; Vice Mayor Art Tolls (via telephone); Councilmembers Mike Scharnow, Dennis Brown, Alan Magazine, Sherry Leckrone and David Spelich. COUNCILMEMBERS ABSENT: None. STAFF PRESENT: Town Manager Grady Miller, Town Attorney Aaron D. Arnson, and Acting Town Clerk Angela Padgett-Espiritu. 4. REPORTS BY MAYOR, COUNCILMEMBERS AND TOWN MANAGER Mr. Miller introduced James Smith, the new Economic Development Director, who came from Chandler after working there several years. Mr. Smith said that he has been with the City of Chandler for the past 13 years. He said that he started out in the retail area and moved into the industrial area later on. He said that it was an honor to be working for the Town of Fountain Hills. Mr. Miller reported that they will be holding some workshops in the future. A. REPORT on the activities related to the 30th anniversary of incorporation and 50th anniversary of the fountain Community Services Director Rachael Goodwin came forward to report on the above activities. She said that December 2019 will mark 30 years of incorporation of the Town and next year will be the 50-year anniversary of the fountain. She said that they have had two input sessions and have had 30 people sign up. She said that they will start to see things roll out as early as this fall. TOWN COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES JUNE4, 2019 PAGE2 B. UPDATE regarding the status of the town's Public Art Program Ms. Goodwin reported that this spring the Public Art Committee changed chairs and updated their rules and procedures. Staff will be working with an art historian over the summer and will bring back a plan this fall for Council's review. Councilmember Magazine said that they had 140-150 sculptures in town and some have questioned whether they need more. He asked if they will be discussing that issue as well as its maintenance. Ms. Goodwin said that they will be reviewing the entire program, including those aspects. Mayor Dickey reported that they had the Fountain Hills High School graduation and she congratulated all of the graduates in all grades. She said that the state legislative session ended on May 28, 2019, and she briefly reviewed some activities during the session. She said that there will be some increase in infrastructure investments and the state did not sweep the HURF funds. They will be providing more funds for school resource officers. A bill was defeated that would have exempted many of the online transactions being addressed by the Wayfair settlement; and there was passage of a new statewide hands free statute. She said that there were other bills that did not pass, including a preemption of all local ordinances on landlord/tenant rights. There was a bill to eliminate all local ordinances on vaping and one requiring municipal judges to be elected. She said that there was relief passed on short-term rentals and they added $225 million to infrastructure and $18 million for city/town road projects. She said that they have had some legislators helping them, and Representative Kavanagh sponsored the short-term rental bill that passed. She thanked Mr. Miller and Mr. Arnson for following these issues during the session. Mayor Dickey reported that the FAA has been looking at new flight paths and there are now proposals that are affecting the Town. They have written a letter addressing that fact. She said that at the next Council Meeting on June 18, 2019, they will not be discussing revenue enhancements. They have scheduled a public hearing and possible voting on the potential sales tax and additional fee for the August 13, 2019, Council Meeting. Councilmember Magazine reported that he and Councilmember Spelich, along with the Mayor, attended the World War II Memorial and it was a very emotional time with a good crowd. He appreciated the fact that so much time and effort went into putting it together. 5. PRESENTATIONS None 6. 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 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 TOWN COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES JUNE 4, 2019 PAGE 3 "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. Jan Parisian, Fountain Hills resident, said that she and others on her street(El Lago) have several ideas on how to address the speeding on their street and they would like to see it changed from a collector to a residential street. She presented a handout, Exhibit A attached hereto and made a part hereof. Mr. Miller noted that staff has reacted to the comments at the last meeting. They had policy patrols out there the next day, and also put the mobile device out. They are looking to put in speed tables to measure the speed. Mayor Dickey noted that she has been receiving anonymous calls from people asking to have their streets paved. She asked that residents sending these comments provide their name and some way for her to contact them. Councilmember Magazine said that they have talked about this street(El Lago) and it is a horrible problem. He did not know the answer, but that street and others have serious problems. Mr. Miller said that they have put together the traffic subcommittee and they are meeting on a quarterly basis. It would be helpful to get together with the neighbors in those areas. Rich Rutkowski, Fountain Hills resident, addressed the failure of the primary property tax last year, noting that they still need a way to address public safety issues. He had comments on four issues: 1)Sales Tax. The businesses rely on customers and the current sales tax is 1% higher than Scottsdale, Mesa and Tempe. Raising it will make it less competitive. 2) Legacy Events. Times have changed and it is now time for all events to be paying the same. 3) Public Safety Infrastructure Use Fee. Fee or tax? Regardless the property owners would be paying it. It will be for a specific purpose and should have a sunset. 4) Collecting delinquent court fees. He applauded Councilmember Spelich for this idea and others and appreciated his common sense. 7. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS All items listed on the Consent Agenda are considered to be routine, non-controversial matters and will be enacted by one motion and one roll call vote of the Council.All motions and subsequent approvals of consent items will include all recommended staff stipulations unless otherwise stated. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a councilmember or member of the public so requests. If a councilmember or member of the public wishes to discuss an item on the Consent Agenda, he/she may request so prior to the motion to accept the Consent Agenda or with notification to the Town Manager or Mayor prior to the date of the meeting for which the item was scheduled. The items will be removed from the Consent Agenda and considered in its normal sequence on the agenda. A. CONSIDERATION OF a Professional Services Agreement with Albert Holler for $30.000.00 for Transaction auditing services during the 2019-20 fiscal year and including four renewal options. B. CONSIDERATION OF Resolution No. 2019-33 approving an Intergovernmental Agreement with the Arizona Department of Revenue Relating to the Administration of Transaction Privilege Tax. TOWN COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES JUNE 4, 2019 PAGE 4 Councilmember Brown MOVED to approve Consent Agenda Items 7-A and 7-B; SECONDED by Councilmember Scharnow; passed unanimously. Mayor Dickey reported that due to the number of residents attending the meeting, they would now being moving to Item 10-D. 10-D. PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF Ordinance 19-04, an amendment to the Town of Fountain Hills Zoning Ordinance and Zoning Map to revert the zoning of approximately 5.74 acres generally located at the northwest corner of N. Saguaro Boulevard and E. Trevino Drive (AKA APN#176-10-811) from Hemingway Planned Area Development zoning district to C-1 Neighborhood Commercial and Professional zoning district. Mayor Dickey opened the Public Hearing. Senior Planner Marissa Moore gave a brief background on this project. She said that four years ago the Council approved an amendment to the Zoning Map and provided for the applicant to begin a project within three years. She said that the three years was up last June, but prior to its expiration the property owner came back to Council and Council approved a one-year extension. She said that in February of this year the property owner asked to have the property reverted back to C-1 and that is what is before them this evening. The following individuals spoke in favor of this project: Kim Robertson; Linda Bordow. One written comment card to support keeping the property at C-1 was received from Glen Mills. Councilmember Brown MOVED to adopt Ordinance 19-04 (changing the zoning back to C-1); SECONDED by Councilmember Magazine; passed unanimously. 10-E. PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF Ordinance 19-08, amending the official Zoning District Maps of the Town of Fountain Hills, Arizona, by changing the zoning designation of approximately 5.74 acres generally located at the northwest corner of N. Saguaro Boulevard and E. Trevino Drive (APN#176-10- 811) from C-1 Neighborhood Commercial and Professional zoning district to C-2 Intermediate Commercial zoning district. (Case Z2019-03) Senior Planner Marissa Moore gave a presentation stating that the zoning administrator did an analysis of this facility (use) as which zone it was most appropriate since it was not directly indicated in the zoning ordinance. Looking at the intent of the C-1 and C-2 zones and their permitted uses, it was suggested that this use be located in the C-2 zone, which is why this request is now before Council. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended that the C-1 designation be maintained and request a Special Use Permit. Mayor Dickey opened the Public Hearing. TOWN COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES JUNE 4, 2019 PAGE 5 She said that the Commission had made some compelling points to keeping the property zoned C-1 and instructing the applicant to request a Special Use Permit. At this time, she asked if Councilmembers had any thoughts they wished to share. Councilmember Brown said that he agreed with the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission. Councilmember Scharnow said that he agreed as well and in an additional analysis by staff, they found that most surrounding communities also locate hospitals in C- 1 zones. Councilmember Magazine said that with the average age of the Town's population being 53% higher than the state's average, it makes a lot of sense to consider a hospital in Town. As he listened to the information provided during the Planning and Zoning Commission, he, too, agreed that a hospital should be located in the C-1 zone with a Special Use Permit and supported the Commission's recommendation. Commissioner Leckrone said that she had received some e-mails from residents that were concerned with the C-2 zoning, in case it was approved and the project did not move forward. She said that she agreed with the C-1 zoning and the direction to the applicant to apply for a Special Use Permit. Mayor Dickey said that she had been concerned with the C-2 zoning as well as the traffic, landscaping, etc. The following individuals spoke in favor of the hospital in the C-1 zone: Bruce Rozon; Doug Katonack; Kim Robertson; Alex Galczynski; David Williams; Rose Anouti; Jane Bell; Joanne Mechan; Larry Meyers; Dan Kauffman; Jim Tait; Judy Beischel. Three written comment cards in opposition to C-2 zoning were received from Cheryl Blazejewski, Gloria Meyer, and Marjorie Feest. Councilmember Brown said that he has sat through some very contentious meetings over the past ten years and the way that everyone came together was a good thing for Fountain Hills and he thanked all parties. Councilmember Brown MOVED to not approve Ordinance 19-08; SECONDED by Councilmember Magazine; passed unanimously. 8. REGULAR AGENDA A. PUBLIC HEARING on Resolution No. 2019-24 approving the Final Budget for the Town of Fountain Hills for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2019, and ending June 30, 2020. Mayor Dickey opened the Public Hearing. TOWN COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES JUNE 4, 2019 PAGE 6 Mr. Miller said that they began the budget process in December. Any new requests from staff needed either a revenue option or cutback in other areas. They then held a budget retreat in February to receive some input from Council on future direction. Finance Director David Pock gave a brief presentation on the proposed budget. The tentative budget is $32,562,699 and remained there for consideration tonight. He reviewed previous fiscal year budgets, and then showed the breakdown of all funds for core services: Public Safety $ 8,807,219 General Government 1,489,511 Administration 2,686,126 Public Works 1,100,934 Development Services 1,100,290 Community Services 2,595,839 Excise Tax Funds: Downtown/ED/Tourism 582,985 Special Revenue Funds 7,751,739 Debt Service 2,378,862 Capital Funds 4,069,194 $32,562,699 He reviewed the budget highlights, and the personnel chart which showed personnel requests from Development Services, Public Works, Administration, Municipal Court and Community Services. He then reviewed the budget adoption steps. Mr. Miller said that the revenue collections position would be part-time for the first year through a temporary employment agreement and then they will reevaluate. The following individuals addressed the Council regarding the 2019-2020 budget: Bob Shelstrom, Fountain Hills resident, cautioned the Council on ensuring that they follow through with setting the criteria for town streets. He said he was also concerned with the capital program spending $3.2 million compared to much less in past years. Frank Doolittle, Fountain Hills resident, voiced concern with unsafe traffic issues in town and the increased MCSO expenses. He also voiced concern with the road conditions. Councilmember Scharnow noted that the Council will be reviewing and making determinations in September on the road conditions. Mr. Miller said that the there are two parts to the project. First is applying the CPI levels and then having a ten-year pavement management plan coming before Council. Mayor Dickey said that they have been receiving a lot of information and meeting with MCSO leadership. TOWN COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES JUNE4, 2019 PAGE7 Mayor Dickey closed the Public Hearing and recessed into the Special Meeting. B. RECESS into Special Meeting. 9. SPECIAL MEETING A. CONSIDERATION OF Resolution No. 2019-24 approving the Final Budget for the Town of Fountain Hills for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2019, and ending June 30, 2020. Councilmember Leckrone MOVED to adopt Resolution 2019-24; SECONDED by Councilmember Magazine; passed unanimously. At this time the Regular Meeting continued. 10. REGULAR AGENDA (CONTINUED) C. CONSIDERATION OF Resolution No. 2019-26 adopting and establishing the 2019-20 Budget Implementation Policy and approving the Town Organization Charts, the 2019-20 Pay Plan, the Schedule of Authorized Positions, the updated Employee Job Descriptions and the 2019-20 Comprehensive Fee Schedule. Mr. Miller said that this is the implementation portion of adopting the budget. Councilmember Scharnow MOVED to adopt Resolution 2019-26; SECONDED by Councilmember Leckrone; passed unanimously. D. CONSIDERATION OF Ordinance 19-11 amending the Town of Fountain Hills Town Code, Chapter 11 "Offenses," relating to Noise. Mr. Miller said that a year ago that the Council adopted a party nuisance ordinance to address loud parties taking place through the short-term rental properties, working with a number of the affected neighbors. At that time, Council understood that this issue would be brought back for evaluation. During that time there have been issues raised from residents as well as the MCSO officers. He said that the Council direction in February at the Retreat was for staff to bring back some recommended changes. Mr. Arnson said that he met with Councilmember Leckrone along with Captain Kratzer, the Town Prosecutor and Mr. Miller to address these issues. The general intent of the changes are to make the noise ordinance more easily understood. These changes are more in line with state law and helps clean up some of the lack of clarity. Mr. Arnson said that the recently adopted legislation regarding short-term rentals works alongside this ordinance, but they do not necessarily relate to each other. Councilmember Leckrone commended Mr. Arnson's work on this project. TOWN COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES JUNE 4, 2019 PAGE 8 Councilmember Scharnow said that although it is not directly tied to this ordinance, the Captain has provided his staff with some guidelines to address these related issues. Councilmember Leckrone MOVED to adopt Resolution 2019-26; SECONDED by Councilmember Magazine; passed unanimously. E. CONSIDERATION OF approving Contract Amendment No. 3 to PSA C2017-087 with the CK Group for the design of: (1) a roundabout at the Avenue of the Fountains/La Montana Boulevard intersection, and (2)closure of Verde River Drive at the Avenue of the Fountains Intersection; for $70,013.64. Mr. Miller said that this is a follow up item on pedestrian safety as it relates to Avenue of the Fountains. The Safety Committee had recently discussed a roundabout at La Montana and Avenue of the Fountains and also the closing of the Verde River portion of the linear park. Public Works Director Justin Weldy said that last year the CK Group came forward with several options to address this intersection. What is before the Council tonight is their second attempt at the roundabout at this location for further consideration. He then reviewed the concept being proposed, noting that this will make changes to the east and west sides of the Avenue of the Fountains. Another thing was the issue of pedestrian safety at this intersection and this has also been addressed. He said that there has been some discussion about artwork in the middle of the roundabout. The second part of this contract is the curbing on Avenue of the Fountains on the north and southbound lanes at the Verde River intersection. There has been some discussion of having a wall or bollards to delineate the area. He said that with these two issues to be addressed, it is increasing the contract with them a total of $70,013.64. The intent is to have the contractor attend a meeting of the Council in the fall to present some proposals for further consideration. Councilmember Scharnow asked for clarification on the plans for Avenue of the Fountains and Verde. Mr. Weldy said that the consultants did not yet have all of the information they needed and will be bringing back in the fall some conceptual designs. At that time, some Councilmembers and staff may want to meet with residents and business owners in that area to receive their input on the designs. Councilmember Magazine said that he has received several comments from residents with concerns about roundabouts, but he read from the staff report noting that roundabouts are a much safer approach. Mr. Weldy said that when the consultant returns, they will present a complete set of plans for the La Montana and Avenue of the Fountains Intersection. For the other intersection, they will have some different concept designs since they do not have all of the necessary information to move forward with plans at this time. TOWN COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES JUNE 4, 2019 PAGE 9 Mr. Miller added that in the interim time staff will be moving forward, based on previous direction from the Council, to install a four-way stop at the Verde/Avenue of the Fountains intersection and if they move forward with further plans, those will be removed. The following individuals addressed the Council on this issue: Frank Doolittle, Fountain Hills resident, said that they do not need a roundabout there as it will take a lot of space. If law enforcement would enforce the law at the stop signs, they would not have a problem. Councilmember Magazine noted that the Town does not have the number of police officers available to place at all of the stop signs mentioned by Mr. Doolittle. Bob Shelstrom, Fountain Hills resident, said that he reviewed the design of this roundabout and this is a terrible design for pedestrians crossing the road. Councilmember Brown said that they have worked on that intersection at least five times, and MOVED to approve Contract Amendment No. 3 to PSA C2017-087 with the CK Group for the design of: (1)a roundabout at the Avenue of the Fountains/La Montana Boulevard intersection, and (2) closure of Verde River Drive at the Avenue of the Fountains Intersection; for $70,013.64; SECONDED by Councilmember Magazine; with a roll call vote as: Vice Mayor Tolis No Answer Councilmember Brown Aye Councilmember Scharnow Nay Councilmember Magazine Aye Councilmember Leckrone Aye Councilmember Spelich Nay Mayor Dickey Aye Motion passed with a vote of 4 — 2, with one no answer. Vice Mayor Tolis had dropped from the call at some point before the vote and did not return to the meeting. F. CONSIDERATION OF Ordinance 19-10 to comply with recently enacted State law mandating hands-free use of cellular phones while driving. Mr. Miller said that in April 2018 the Council adopted a no texting/driving ordinance. Recently a statewide bill has been adopted that goes one step further with this issue. It requires all hands-free communication while driving. This is an ordinance that will bring our current law consistent with the new law that will become statewide in the future. Mr. Arnson said that they have already adopted the state's fine schedule and HB2318 permits those jurisdictions with laws already on the books to continue enforcing those until the statewide law comes into effect. TOWN COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES JUNE4, 2019 PAGE10 After further discussion, it was agreed to postpone action on this item. Councilmember Magazine said that he is all in favor of this, but he does not see the utility in its use. Mayor Dickey suggested that when it is brought back that perhaps they could include information on its success in making changes to statistics to those communities already using this law. Captain Kratzer said that the current law in Fountain Hills is difficult to enforce; however, the new state law will be a lot easier to identify that observation. If their phone is in their hand it is an obvious violation and it will be a primary citation. G. CONSIDERATION OF Resolution 2019-35 approving the First Amendment to the intergovernmental agreement with Maricopa County for law enforcement services. Councilmember Leckrone said that she has not had sufficient time to vet this with her employer. Tonight she will recuse herself and not be part of the discussion. Mr. Miller said that the item before Council is a request for approval of first amendment to the intergovernmental agreement with the Maricopa County for law enforcement services. He said that in the past the way the contracts have worked with MCSO is that it was based on the cost of service recovery for the prior year's service. This year they shocked a number of communities with an administrative fee of 3% noting that the current contract did not cover the costs of administrative fees for providing law enforcement. He said that a firm had done this study and identified these related costs. He said that in looking at other options, they could reduce the amount of services, but knowing that they have a need for law enforcement, it did not make sense to reduce the contract by that amount.They are in between and rock and a hard place with this fee, but he would recommend that they approve it. Councilmember Spelich said that this is adding insult to injury. They have a $583,000+ increase to the Sheriff's Office contract; this is a resort fee. Anyone that has been to the Marriott, etc. knows that they pay a room rate, etc. and then they add the resort fee. He said that they are in a difficult situation at this time, but he wanted to voice extreme concern that on top of a $583,000+ increase they will be paying a resort fee. This goes back to the need to look into the financial impact that this service has on the residents. Councilmember Magazine asked if this is part of the 14% increase. Mr. Miller said that it is included in the increase. The increase for services alone was close to 11% and this is another 3%, for a total of 14% increase. Councilmember Magazine asked what would happen if they did not pay it. Mr.Miller said that he would assume it would be a breach of contract, but would allow the attorney to address that question. Mr. Arnson said that he would think that termination of the contract would be on the table. Mr. Miller said that every community that contracts with MCSO is paying this administrative fee, such as Queen Creek, etc. TOWN COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES JUNE4, 2019 PAGE11 Mr. Miller said that they made it appear that the 3% would be ongoing from this point forward. Councilmember Scharnow asked if the other communities are addressing this. Mr. Miller said that the managers of the other communities as well as himself have been talking the same as Councilmember Spelich. He did add that most of the other communities did not see the additional 11% increase on top of this like Fountain Hills did. Councilmember Magazine said that he believed that they could plan for a 10% increase each year, with part of that paying back into the pension system. Now they would be looking at 13%. Councilmember Spelich said that, legally, there is nothing they can do at this point. Mr. Arnson said that it is purely a matter of contract negotiation. Mayor Dickey said that they do have a contract; they do have the ability to continue meeting with them and negotiate. They are not victims; they have the ability to negotiate. She said that this is based on past expenses. This is no more money than has been in the budget in the past. She said that they will be looking into other options in the future for both law enforcement and fire. Bob Shelstrom, Fountain Hills resident, said that he looked at this contract and called around to other offices. He said that they are taxpayers in Maricopa County. The legal question for which he could not find the answer was, "what law enforcement services is Fountain Hills entitled to outside of this IGA?" Mr. Miller said that all of the cities that have their law enforcement, the County does not provide anything. All of the midsize communities have full-service law enforcement agencies, yet those citizens are all paying Maricopa County taxes. The dollars that we all pay for property taxes go into one General Fund, and then they determine how it is divided. They also have jail rates. Anytime that we have someone get arrested and arraigned at Superior Court, they go to County Jail. Some could argue about the jail fee and animal control. This is another entity; they do not overlap with other cities that have law enforcement. Mayor Dickey said that perhaps they could come back with a per capita comparison. Councilmember Magazine MOVED to (under protest) approve the increase; SECONDED by Councilmember Scharnow; passed 4-1 with Councilmember Spelich voting Nay and Councilmember Leckrone abstaining. 11. COUNCIL DISCUSSION/DIRECTION to the TOWN MANAGER Item(s) listed below are related only to the propriety of(i) placing such item (s) on a future agenda for action or (ii) directing staff to conduct further research and report back to the Council: TOWN COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES JUNE 4, 2019 PAGE 12 12. ADJOURNMENT. Councilmember Brown MOVED to adjourn; SECONDED by Councilmember Leckrone; passed unanimously. The Regular Meeting of the Fountain Hills Town Council of June 4, 2019, adjourned at 8:57 p.m. TOWN OF FOUNTAIN HILLS GinnY Y� Y ick��e cQ/la or . C'gtLmkATTEST AND PREPARED BY: Elizabeth A urke, Town el rk CERTIFICATION I hereby certify that the foregoing minutes are a true and correct copy of the minutes of the Regular Session held by the Town Council of Fountain Hills in the Town Hall Council Chambers on the 4th day of June, 2019. I further certify that the meeting was duly called and that a quorum was present. DATED this 13th day of August, 2019. Elizabeth A rke, Town Cler From: Jan Parisian 06/04/19 SUGGESTIONS TO CONTROL SPEEDING ON EL LAGO FROM PALISADES TO FOUNTAIN HILLS BLVD 1) Make El Lago a one-way street from Palisades to Echo Hill, heading west / up hill. Make El Lago a one-way street from Echo Hill to Fountain Hills Blvd, heading east / down hill. There are adequate feeder streets to allow this to happen. This would also end trucks driving through. 2) Reduce the speed to 25 mph. 3) Put in speed bumps, but not the usual short bumps. Make them longer, like 6-10 feet of travel distance. 4) Put multiple mini-roundabouts at various places in mid-block, wide enough to force slow downs. 5) At intersections, make El Lago two lanes and eliminate the center lane, keep the parking lanes. Then narrow the road by bringing the curbs approaching the intersection out from the parking lane and covering most of the the original parking lane. On the streets that T-bone El Lago (Cavern twice, Echo Hill, Daniel), add only to that side of El Lago. On cross streets (Mimosa, Mountainview), add to both sides of El Lago. 6) Put multiple mini-roundabouts at various places mid-block, wide enough to force slowing down. 7) Sporadically mid-block, install a diamond-shaped island that forces traffic into what was a parking lane that is now eliminated at these points. Use taller shrubs or trees to obscure the direct line of site on these islands to force drivers to slow down. 8) Install what I'll call mini-parks at multiple points along the route. Maintain current lane configuration until approaching a mini-park. Then eliminate half of the center lane, leaving one travel lane in each direction. From the existing curb to the outer edge of the new travel lane, install two rectangular mini-parks, sufficiently distant apart to provide adequate travel lanes. Force the driver to slow down by steering back and forth around the park in a zigzag pattern. Mini-parks might have stone aggregate, shrubs/trees and a small bench. 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