2018 The Phoenician Resort August 21 – 24, 2018 Welcome 2 2018 General Information 3 Conference Sponsors 4 Tuesday Agenda 6 The Phoenician Resort August 21 – 24, 2018 Wednesday Agenda 8 Thursday Agenda 12 Friday Agenda 16 Spouse/Guest Tour 17 Conference at a Glance 18 Youth Program 20 Service Awards 22 Legislative Awards 2018 23 Conference Map 24 WELCOME TO 2018 LEAGUE ANNUAL CONFERENCE As President of the League of Arizona Cities and I have truly enjoyed my time working with the League Towns it is a true privilege to welcome you to the staff and my fellow Mayors and Councilmembers. It is Phoenician Resort for the 2018 League of Arizona through these shared experiences that we all continue Cities and Towns Annual Conference. This conference to move our respective cities and towns forward. will provide each and every one of us the opportunity to learn, share experiences, network and renew old Sincerely, friendships. As community leaders we will have opportunities to explore issues of mutual concern, learn best practices Jay Tibshraeny and better understand our roles as public servants. President, League of Arizona Cities and Towns I hope you will take advantage of all the conference Mayor of Chandler has to offer, and while at the Phoenician make it a point to visit with our sponsors who help make this such a great event. 2 LEAGUE LIFE MEMBERS REGISTRATION DESK LOCATION AND HOURS Carol S. Anderson, Kingman • Christopher J. Bavasi, Flagstaff The conference registration desk will be located in the Grand Ballroom Foyer James L. Boles, Winslow • Douglas Coleman, Apache Junction Boyd Dunn, Chandler • Stanley M. Gibson, Globe Harry E. Mitchell, Tempe • Wayne C. Pomeroy, Mesa 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 21 George R. Renner, Glendale • Gary Scaramazzo, Page 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, August 22 Mark Schnepf, Queen Creek • Elaine M. Scruggs, Glendale 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 23 Robert E. Walkup, Tucson 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. on Friday, August 24 LEAGUE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE CONFERENCE MOBILE APPLICATION President: This year’s League Conference is available for download through Attendify. Jay Tibshraeny, Mayor, Chandler To find the conference app, visit your Apple or Android store and search for Vice President: and download “Attendify.” Once downloaded, open the Attendify App and Mark Nexsen, Mayor, Lake Havasu City search for “League Annual Conference.” Select the “Join” icon to become Treasurer: part of the event. Christian Price, Mayor, Maricopa For specific directions on downloading app click here. Committee Members: Doug Von Gausig, Mayor, Clarkdale • Lana Mook, Mayor, El Mirage Coral Evans, Mayor, Flagstaff • Linda Kavanagh, Mayor, Fountain Hills Jenn Daniels, Mayor, Gilbert • Jerry Weiers, Mayor, Glendale Georgia Lord, Mayor, Goodyear • Tom Schoaf, Mayor, Litchfield Park Ed Honea, Mayor, Marana • John Giles, Mayor, Mesa Satish Hiremath, Mayor, Oro Valley • Cathy Carlat, Mayor, Peoria Gail Barney, Mayor, Queen Creek • Jim Lane, Mayor, Scottsdale Daryl Seymore, Mayor, Show Low • Rick Mueller, Mayor, Sierra Vista Sharon Wolcott, Mayor, Surprise • Mark Mitchell, Mayor, Tempe Bob Rivera, Mayor, Thatcher • Jonathan Rothschild, Mayor, Tucson Douglas Nicholls, Mayor, Yuma CONFERENCE BADGES You must wear your official conference badge to obtain entrance to all functions, including meals and social events. The dress at the conference is business casual. This includes the receptions and dinners. 3 CONFERENCE SPONSORS PLATINUM SPONSORS 4 GOLD SPONSORS SILVER SPONSORS Brown & Associates Certified Inspection Service, Inc. • CenturyLink Gammage & Burnham • HighGround, Inc. • LIUNA/LECET Southwest UnitedHealthcare • Verizon BRONZE SPONSORS Agenda Discovery • American Airlines • American Medical Response • Arizona Office of Tourism • AT&T • Banner|Aetna BNSF Railway • Central Arizona Project • Comcast • Commvault • Cox Business • EPCOR • Gust Rosenfeld PLC Kutak Rock LLP • Midstate Energy, LLC • Midwestern University • Molera Alvarez • ONE Community • RBC Capital Markets, LLC Salt River Project • Security Industry Alarm Coalition - SIAC • Siemens Building Technologies • Southwest Gas Corporation • T-Mobile Tucson Electric Power/UniSource Energy Services • Wendel Energy Services ENDORSED PARTNERS 5 TUESDAY, AUGUST 21 Golf Tournament TUESDAY 8:00 a.m. – Camelback Golf Club: Ambiente Course 2018 Arizona-Sonora Council Meeting 8:00 a.m. – Grand Ballroom A and B Arizona local elected officials will meet with elected officials, business leaders and State of Sonora Representatives for the annual Ari-Son meeting. This year the meeting will focus on learning more about the newly elected AGENDA President of Mexico and the newly elected mayors in Arizona’s sister cities across Sonora. Education Pre-Conference Session 9:00 a.m. – Estrella Education Pre-Conference Session: Arizona Education Progress Meter and Statewide Attainment Goal The Center for the Future of Arizona and Expect More Arizona host this special session. Education impacts all Arizonans. Our quality of life and the economic vitality of our communities thrive when education is a top priority. Join us August 21 for this free session at the 2018 League Annual Conference for an important conversation about the state of education in Arizona, and the critical role city and town leaders are playing to advance education in local communities. Last year, the Center for the Future of Arizona and Expect More Arizona launched a shared, statewide vision for education called the Arizona Education Progress Meter. Since then, more than 35 Arizona cities and towns have committed their support and are using progress meter data to inform their community decision making and strategic initiatives. Session attendees will learn more about Arizona's roadmap for education and the progress being made. You will hear directly from local leaders and receive an insider’s look into effective strategies and programs addressing WEDNESDAYTUESDAY AGENDA the need for improvements to better prepare our workforce and state for Resolutions Committee Meeting the future. 1:30 p.m. – Grand Ballroom D Speakers: Amanda Burke, Managing Director, Programs & Strategic Initiatives, Center Arizona Municipal Risk Retention Pool (AMRRP) for the Future of Arizona Christine Thompson, President & CEO, Expect More Arizona Annual Meeting 4:00 p.m. – Palo Verde Event Cost: Free Gubernatorial Candidate Forum Pre-Conference Session 4:30 p.m. – Estrella 1:30 p.m. – Grand Ballroom G The major party Arizona gubernatorial candidates have been invited to Opportunities Abound: Strategies for Dealing With Challenging Residents introduce themselves and provide a brief update on their platform to League and Co-Workers Conference attendees. Each candidate has also been invited to stay for the It happens to us all: whether we are the mayor, councilmember, manager, or reception to meet and greet with conference attendees following the forum. a front line municipal employee, we must contend with unhappy residents who express their frustration by aiming their complaints at us and our Welcome Reception co-workers. Serving as an elected official or working in a city or town often 5:30 p.m. (or directly following the Gubernatorial Candidate means you have to skillfully manage angry, frustrated, and rude behavior Forum)– Grand Ballroom East Foyer from residents. This interactive workshop will provide proactive techniques for win-win solutions when confronted with the challenging behavior of residents The League extends a warm welcome to all conference delegates and guests. and co-workers alike. APS Dinner at the League Annual Conference During this interactive workshop you will learn: 6:30 p.m. – Camelback Ballroom • How to recognize different types of difficult personalities and behaviors PLEASE NOTE: This dinner is open to all government (city/town, county, • How to understand why people behave the way they do state and association) conference attendees and is included as part of your • Strategies for effectively dealing with challenging behaviors conference registration. Karen Stafford, Manager, Organizational Development and Learning, If you plan to attend the dinner, you must have a ticket that will be Arizona Regional Office, Employers Council provided in your registration packet. Event Cost: $40 Please Note: Registration for this event is separate from the main conference. If you did not register for this session but would like to attend, please talk with the League registration staff. 7 WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 22 Parade of Flags Practice 7:30 a.m. – Grand Ballroom WEDNESDAY Designated representatives who will walk with their flag will meet in the Grand Ballroom for parade practice. We strongly encourage all flag bearers to attend practice. Youth Program (see page 20) AGENDA 7:30 a.m. – Estrella Opening General Session 9:00 a.m. – Grand Ballroom Presider: Jay Tibshraeny, Mayor, Chandler, President, League of Arizona Cities and Towns • Invocation • Presentation of the colors – Phoenix Fire Honor Guard • Parade of Flags/Celebration of Cities and Towns • Welcome – Thelda Williams, Mayor, Phoenix • Sponsor Recognition • Update NLC – Clarence Anthony, Executive Director, NLC • Keynote Speaker: Bruce Vincent With Vision, There Is Hope: How Local Government Can Lead the Way Co-author of 'Against the Odds: A Path Forward for Rural America' Bruce presents a powerful firsthand account of life in rural America that offers a broad, probing look at the environmental tensions surrounding the collapse of many of our rural resource communities.