LEAGUE ANNUAL CONFERENCE 2HILTON0 EL 1CONQUISTADOR7 IN ORO VALLEY AUGUST 22-25

Welcome to Oro Valley 2 General Information 3 Conference Sponsors 4 Tuesday Agenda 6 Wednesday Agenda 7 Thursday Agenda 12 Friday Agenda 17 Conference at a Glance 18 Youth Program 20 Spouse/Guest Tour 21 Service Awards 22 Legislative Awards 2017 23 Conference Map 24 WELCOME TO ORO VALLEY

We're honored to host the 2017 League of Arizona Cities I invite you to enjoy our restaurants, shopping and many and Towns Annual Conference at the gorgeous Hilton outdoor recreational amenities, including world-class golf, El Conquistador Golf and Tennis Resort. I am confident aquatics and hiking in Catalina State Park. you will have a first-class experience. Please don't wait until the next conference to visit us in This conference is a platform for Arizona's mayors and Oro Valley. Bring the whole family with you. It would be councilmembers to share best practices, innovative ideas a pleasure to have you as our guests soon. and successful strategies. One strategy for success I'd like to challenge you each to consider is adopting the mindset Sincerely, that governance should be non-partisan. We are elected to serve every member of our respective communities. As such, when we are asked to consider new services, programs Dr. Satish I. Hiremath and initiatives, it is our responsibility to consider these ideas Mayor of Oro Valley based on how they will impact quality of life; not on whether they are Democrat ideas or Republican ideas.

So as you engage with one another and attend sessions on various topics, try to listen from that mindset. You just might be surprised at what seems possible when we're not being political. And when you're not busy networking or exchanging ideas, please be sure to experience this beautiful community. 2 GENERAL INFORMATION 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 Turquoise 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 22 George R. Renner, Glendale • Gary Scaramazzo, Page 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, August 23 Mark Schnepf, Queen Creek • Elaine M. Scruggs, Glendale 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 24 Robert E. Walkup, Tucson 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. on Friday, August 25 League Executive Committee CLE Credit President: Jay Tibshraeny, Mayor, Chandler Note: Sessions with an next to them are eligible for continuing legal education (CLE) credit. Vice President: Mark Nexsen, Mayor, Lake Havasu City Conference Mobile Application Treasurer: Christian Price, Mayor, Maricopa To download the League Conference mobile app, scan the QR code below or visit www.leagueaz.org/mobile/17ac/r/ from your mobile Committee Members: Doug Von Gausig, Mayor, Clarkdale • Lana Mook, Mayor, El Mirage device, or go to your Apple or Andorid app store and search for Linda Kavanagh, Mayor, Fountain Hills • Jenn Daniels, Mayor, Gilbert "2017 League Annual Conference". Jerry Weiers, Mayor, Glendale • Georgia Lord, Mayor, Goodyear Tom Schoaf, Mayor, Litchfield Park • Ed Honea, Mayor, Marana John Giles, Mayor, Mesa • Cathy Carlat, Mayor, Peoria Daniel Valenzuela, Councilmember, Phoenix • Harry Oberg, Mayor, Prescott Harvey Skoog, Mayor, Prescott Valley • 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 Ballard Spahr LLP • Brown & Associates Certified Inspection Service, Inc. CenturyLink • EPCOR Water • LECET Southwest • Pueblo Mechanical & Controls, Inc. Republic Services • Stifel • Verizon BRONZE SPONSORS Aetna • Agenda Discovery, LLC • Ameresco • American Airlines • Arizona Food Marketing Alliance • Arizona Metropolitan Trust Arizona Office of Tourism • AT&T • Central Arizona Project • Comcast • Cox Business (Arizona) • Gammage & Burnham Gust Rosenfeld, P.L.C. • Harris ERP • Kutak Rock LLP • McKinstry • Molera Alvarez | A Government & Public Relations Firm Mountain States Employers Council (MSEC) • Public Trust Advisors, LLC • RBC Capital Markets • Salt River Project • SeeClickFix Siemens • Southwest Gas Corporation • T-Mobile USA • Tucson Electric Power / UniSource Energy Services • West Safety Services Endorsed Partners

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TUESDAY AGENDA TUESDAY, August 22 Pre-Conference Session 1:30 p.m. – Joshua Tree Golf Tournament From Conflict to Conversation: Practical Skills for Better Public Dialogue 8:00 a.m. – Conquistador Course Must disagreement be disagreeable? The answer is no – but achieving Education Pre-Conference Session a productive and trustful exchange requires careful planning plus some 9:00 a.m. – Coronado in-the-heat-of-the-moment skills. From high-profile public sessions to small stakeholder groups, this session offers pragmatic lessons for designing and Arizona's Education Progress Meter and Statewide Attainment Goal conducting meetings and other public-involvement processes that activate This is a special session hosted by the Center for the Future of Arizona listening and spark collaborative problem solving. This session will also The Center for the Future of Arizona and Expect More Arizona will share showcase examples of creative listening and inclusive engagement practices insights about Arizona's Education Progress Meter and provide a progress from communities around the state of Arizona. report on the commitment by cities and towns to adopt the state's attainment Main Presenters: goal—Achieve60AZ. The session will include a keynote speaker and panel Lance Decker, Managing Partner, Institute for Community Involvement, LLC discussion about the critical role city and town leaders have in driving Matt Lehrman, Principal Partner, Social Prosperity Partners awareness, ownership and support in their communities for the long-term steps needed for college entry and completion, adult education and training, Guest Panelists: and identifying and closing skills gaps to better prepare our workforce and Diane Arthur, Communications and Marketing Director, Surprise state for the future. Dave Bigos, Mayor and Council Assistant, Chandler Chris M. Jacques, AICP, Planning Director, Peoria Presiders: Roy W. Minter, Jr., Chief of Police, Peoria Police Department Sybil Francis, Ph.D., Executive Director, The Center for the Future of Arizona Christina Plante, Neighborhood Services Coordinator, Goodyear Erin Hart, Chief Operating Officer, Expect More Arizona Jeffrey Robbins, Management Associate II, Mesa Event Cost: Free Emily Scherrer, Library Manager, Sierra Vista Public Library Please Note: Registration for this event is separate from the main conference. Marnie Schubert, Communications, Marketing & Recreation Director, To register for the education pre-conference session sponsored by the Center Queen Creek for the Future of Arizona you may call 602-496-1360 for information. 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 see the League staff at the registration desk.

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Resolutions Committee Meeting Youth Program – see page 20 1:30 p.m. – Presidio III-V 7:30 a.m. – Coronado Arizona Municipal Risk Retention Pool (AMRRP) Opening General Session Annual Meeting 9:00 a.m. – Turquoise Ballroom 4:00 p.m. – Agave Presider: Jay Tibshraeny, Mayor, Chandler, President, League of Arizona Cities and Towns Welcome Reception • Invocation – 5:30 p.m. – El Conquistador Lobby Oro Valley United Church of Christ • Presentation of the Colors – The League extends a warm welcome to all conference delegates and guests. Oro Valley Police Department Color Guard • Parade of Flags/Celebration of Cities and Towns APS Dinner at the League Annual Conference • Host Mayor’s Welcome – 6:30 p.m. – Turquoise Ballroom Dr. Satish I. Hiremath, Mayor, Oro Valley • Sponsor Recognition PLEASE NOTE: This dinner is open to all government (city/town, county, state and association) conference attendees and is included as part of your • Keynote Speaker – Lowell Catlett, Ph.D. conference registration. If you plan to attend the dinner, you must have a ticket that will be Seeing Around the Corner: The Mega Trends provided in your registration packet. Shaping Tomorrow's Communities As computer capacity and speed approach infinity, every element of society is changed— urban communities become more rural and rural WEDNESDAY, August 23 more urban as the work force blurs between blue Parade of Flags Practice and white collar and the Age of the Artisans dominates humankind. World affluence, cyber 7:30 a.m. – Turquoise Ballroom connected consumers, droids and 3-D printing Designated representatives who will walk with their flag will meet in the alters education, entertainment, healthcare, policing Turquoise Ballroom for parade practice. We strongly encourage all and transit. The 21st Century will be the first in 60 flag bearers to attend practice. centuries of human history where humans begin to reach their full potential and cities and towns will be at the heart of the revolution.

7 WEDNESDAY AGENDA Lunch on Your Own Inspiring Intentional Inclusion: The Women Leading 12:00 p.m. Government Movement is Underway. What Elected Officials Need to Know, Why They Should Care, and Concurrent Sessions How They Can Take Action 1:30 p.m. – Turquoise III Water and Wastewater: Needs, Trends and Investment 1:30 p.m. – Turquoise I In order to best serve our communities, we must represent our communities. In 2016, the International City/County Management Association (ICMA) This panel will identify current and future water and wastewater infrastructure engaged in an initiative aimed at improving diversity and inclusion in the needs, financing options, assessing risk and reward investment strategies and management levels of local government with a particular focus on increasing present how water and wastewater infrastructure certainty is vital to Arizona’s the number of women leaders. Since the 1980s, the proportion of female future growth and prosperity. leaders at the city or town manager slot has not changed significantly from Presider: David C. Iwanski, Executive Director, AZ Water Association its original 13% female representation to a disproportionate 87% male. If Speakers: Susan Craig, Communications Director, Water Infrastructure you are interested in learning how this lack of diversity at the executive level

Finance Authority of Arizona (WIFA) 1:30 p.m. – CONCURRENT SESSIONS is negatively impacting local government and your organization, join us for Sarah Porter, Director, Kyl Center for Water Policy at the this session to learn how intentional inclusion practices can help optimize Morrison Institute, Arizona State University the services of your cities and towns. 1:30 p.m. – CONCURRENT SESSIONS Mark Reader, Managing Director, Stifel, Nicholaus & Presider: Nicole M. Lance, Assistant City Manager, Surprise Company, Inc. Speakers: Eric Bailey, MLOD, President, Bailey Strategic Innovation Group Kathryn Sorensen, Water Services Director, Phoenix Bob Wingenroth, City Manager, Surprise Forming Partnerships for Rural Economic Development 1:30 p.m. – Turquoise II When it comes to rural economic development, successful partnerships lead to successful outcomes. Come learn how different entities formed partnerships to create economic impact in their communities. Presider: Mignonne Hollis, AZED Pro, Executive Director, Arizona Regional Economic Development Foundation Speakers: Vincent “Skip” Becker, President and CEO, La Paz Economic Development Corporation Geoff Oldfather, Manager of Cooperative Communications and Public Relations, Arizona G&T Cooperatives Mark Schmitt, Director for the Small Business Development 8 Center, Cochise College WEDNESDAY AGENDA

Public Records, Public Meetings and Communications Autonomous Vehicles: The Changing Economic in the Social Media Age: What You Need to Know as an Landscape and How Arizona Cities Can be at Elected Official the Fore of New Economic Trends 1:30 p.m. – Presidio I 1:30 p.m. – Joshua Tree With the advent of new technologies and social media platforms, elected Embracing autonomous vehicle technology is an important part of Governor officials and the cities they represent have more opportunities than ever to Ducey’s mission to boost economic growth and help make Arizona a leader communicate with residents and voters. With the advent of these communication in the country by promoting 21st-century jobs. This session will explore how 1:30 p.m. – SESSIONS tools there are also pitfalls when it comes to public records and Open Meeting two cities, Scottsdale and Chandler, have encompassed the governor’s vision Law issues. This session will explore some of the unique challenges and the by embracing autonomous vehicle technology as a driver for economic opportunities presented by these platforms so that you can be more informed development. They will share how their approach can be used as a framework as you and your city utilize social media for communication. for other Arizona cities and towns who wish to embrace and cultivate new technologies as a catalyst for jobs, new research opportunities for our Presider: Phyllis Smiley, Attorney, Gust Rosenfeld P.L.C., President, universities, increased transportation options for Arizonans and public safety

Arizona City Attorneys Association 1:30 p.m. – CONCURRENT SESSIONS benefits that will improve the way we live and travel in our communities. Speakers: Danee Garone, Staff Attorney, Arizona Ombudsman Citizens’ Aide Susan D. Goodwin, Attorney, Gust Rosenfeld P.L.C. Presider: Bob Rivera, Mayor, Thatcher, Executive Committee Member, League of Arizona Cities and Towns Speakers: Matt Clark, Policy Advisor on Transportation & Municipal Government, Office of Governor Doug Ducey Mark A. Paratore, Specialist, Economic Development Office, Scottsdale James Smith, CEcD, Economic Development Program Manager, Chandler 9 WEDNESDAY AGENDA Update on Important Legislative Issues from Past Sessions: Where Are They Now and How Are They Currently Impacting Your City and Town 3:20 p.m. – Turquoise I This session will look at legislative issues from previous sessions and provide an update on where they are currently and possible future impacts to cities and towns. Topics will include: group homes, construction sales tax, SB 1487 and PSPRS updates. 3:20 p.m. – SESSIONS Presider: Patrice Kraus, Legislative Director, League of Arizona Cities and Towns Speakers: Christina Estes-Werther, General Counsel, League of Arizona Cities and Towns Lee Grafstrom, Tax Policy Analyst, League of Arizona Cities and Towns Concurrent Sessions Nick Ponder, Pension Policy Analyst, League of Arizona Cities City and Town Youth Councils: The Steps Needed to and Towns Create and Maintain a Successful Youth Program in Debra Stark, Councilmember, District 3, Phoenix Your Municipality Alex Vidal, Legislative Associate, League of Arizona Cities and Towns 3:20 p.m. – Coronado What makes a successful youth council? How does a city or town start a The Basics of Analyzing Your City/Town Budget: What youth council? What is needed to make sure the youth council stays active 3:20 p.m. – SESSIONS Elected Officials Need to Know and Knowing the Right and vibrant? Join this discussion to hear from cities that have created and Questions to Ask Your Staff maintained successful youth councils in their communities to learn tips and 3:20 p.m. – Turquoise II suggestions on how your city or town can create and maintain a vibrant and active youth council. One of the most daunting tasks for a new mayor or councilmember is analyzing their city/town budget. This session will give you some basic tips and tools Presider: Jerri Bracamonte, Executive Assistant to the City Manager, on what is most important when looking at your budget documents. Knowing Mayor & Council, Lake Havasu City what to look for and what questions to ask so that you can be more prepared Speakers: Paul Bernardo, Director, Government & Community in analyzing and understanding your city or town budget. Partnerships, Surprise Matthew Herman, Councilmember, Casa Grande Presider: Cathy Carlat, Mayor, Peoria, Executive Committee Member, Chris Lopez, Community Engagement Manager, Avondale League of Arizona Cities and Towns 10 Donna McBride, Councilmember, Casa Grande Speaker: Jeff Tyne, City Manager, Peoria WEDNESDAY AGENDA Increasing Jobs and Growth: Driving Economic Development through Travel and Tourism 3:20 p.m. – Turquoise III This session will explore the enormous and growing economic importance of what is often thought of as a niche economic sector, tourism and travel. Learn how leveraging both tourism professionals and local small business owners can help drive new entrepreneurial interest in rural places. Discussions will include risks and vulnerabilities associated with tourism, and the 3:20 p.m. – SESSIONS misperception that tourism produces only low-quality jobs, as well as benefits and opportunities, including the spin-off effects of tourism and the ability of tourism to grow in places with few other employment opportunities. Presider: Win Holden, Publisher, Arizona Highways Magazine Speakers: Brent DeRaad, President and CEO, Visit Tucson Kimber Lanning, President & CEO, Local First Arizona Cal Sheehy, General Manager, London Bridge Resort, Lake Havasu City

Sustainable Cities and Towns: Reducing Costs, Attracting Business, and Improving Quality of Life 3:20 p.m. – Presidio I - IV Dinner, President's Update and Entertainment 6:30 p.m. – Presidio Ballroom Arizona communities of all sizes are forging ahead with sustainability plans and programs, which are helping cities and towns save energy, Presider: Christian Price, Mayor, Maricopa, Treasurer, League of water, and money; attract new businesses to boost the local economy Arizona Cities and Towns and, most importantly, improve the quality of life for residents. Discover Speaker: Jay Tibshraeny, Mayor, Chandler, President, League of how small to large cities and towns are successfully implementing and Arizona Cities and Towns collaborating on sustainability efforts, directly impacting their bottom lines, making us more competitive regionally and nationally. Entertainment Provided by the Billy Shaw Jr. Band Presider: Anne Reichman, Director, ASU Sustainable Cities Network Speakers: Amanda Acheson, Sustainable Building Program Manager, Coconino County Mark Hartman, Chief Sustainability Officer, Phoenix Lauren Kuby, Councilmember, Tempe 11 THURSDAY AGENDA

THURSDAY, August 24 Concurrent Sessions Update from Our Endorsed Partners: Programs That Spouse/Guest Tour Can Save Your City or Town Money Experience Arts & Culture in Oro Valley – See Page 21 8:15 a.m. – Turquoise I 8:15 a.m. – White Dove League partnership programs are formal relationships with organizations that Oro Valley's arts & culture scene continues to thrive under the leadership of provide important services to cities and towns. Through these partnerships Mayor Satish I. Hiremath, 2017 recipient of the National Award for Local Arts Arizona’s cities and towns can save money on a variety of programs and Leadership in Washington, D.C. Catch a glimpse of the town's most popular services. This session will hear from seven of our endorsed partner programs public art pieces on your way to the Oro Valley Community Center for a gallery on how their product and service can save your city or town money. walk-through with the Southern Arizona Arts Guild, followed by some advice Presider: Harvey Skoog, Mayor, Prescott Valley, Executive Committee from Mayor Hiremath on how to strengthen arts and culture in your community. Participants will enjoy a fun, hands-on art activity with the Town's Arts Member, League of Arizona Cities and Towns Ambassadors, followed by lunch at world-famous Tohono Chul Park. Speakers: Ed Bantel, Program Administrator, Arizona Municipal Risk

8:15 a.m. – CONCURRENT SESSIONS Retention Pool Note: This activity has a special registration. If you have not registered for Eric Emmert, Co-Founder, Agenda Discovery the spouse/guest program but are interested in participating, please see the Colleen T. Engle, Codification Consultant, American Legal 12 League staff at the registration desk. THURSDAY AGENDA Rob Fiorilli, Program Manager, U.S. Communities How Cities Must Take Control of Their Economic Futures Sheri Gilbert, Senior Account Executive, Valley Schools/H-PACT 8:15 a.m. – Coronado Kevin Noren, Vice President, Senior Relationship Management, BMO Harris Bank By focusing on mutual priorities, cities and towns can challenge conventional Ashley Shiwarski, Manager, Inside Sales, Utility Service Partners, Inc. thinking and capitalize on new opportunities to drive economic growth. Presider: Chris Camacho, President and CEO, Greater Phoenix City of Maricopa: 100% Paperless Process and How Your Economic Council City Can Implement this System Speakers: Patrick Banger, Town Manager, Gilbert 8:15 a.m. – Joshua Tree Julie Engel, President and CEO, Greater Yuma Economic Development Corporation This course will provide a roadmap on how to eliminate paper and create a Dr. Maria Harper Marinick, Chancellor, Maricopa Community digital program within your jurisdiction. You will learn how building, planning, Colleges District engineering, fire, code enforcement, and other services are able to use a Scott Smith, CEO, Valley Metro 8:15 a.m. – CONCURRENT SESSIONS single application for permitting, plan review, inspections, and payments. You will walk away from this session with better customer service and 8:15 a.m. – CONCURRENT SESSIONS League 2017 Legislative Report and Look Ahead to enhanced transparency, faster turnaround times for permits and inspections 2018 Legislative Session and increased efficiencies and collaboration with other departments. 8:15 a.m. – Agave Presider: Christian Price, Mayor, Maricopa, Treasurer, League of Arizona During the summer, League staff traveled throughout the state to meet with Cities and Towns our members and provide an overview of the major issues from the 2017 Speaker: Robert E. Mathias, CPE, CBO, Development Services, Maricopa legislative session. For those of you that missed us on the road this summer, this session is the final installment of that tour. Staff will provide attendees a recap of the 2017 session and discuss what is on the horizon for the 2018 legislative session. Presider: Ken Strobeck, Executive Director, League of Arizona Cities and Towns Speakers: Patrice Kraus, Legislative Director, League of Arizona Cities and Towns Tom Savage, Legislative Associate, League of Arizona Cities and Towns Alex Vidal, Legislative Associate, League of Arizona Cities and Towns

13 THURSDAY AGENDA Concurrent Sessions Smart Cities: What They Are and How Your Community Can be a Smart City/Town Building and Maintaining Effective Mayor, Council and 10:00 a.m. – Agave Manager Relationships This session sponsored by the Arizona City/County Management Association Arizona cities and towns are at a pivotal moment – as technology continues to 10:00 a.m. – Joshua Tree advance, our new information-driven, digital, and more connected communities demand that cities and towns adapt and have viable smart city strategies. The council-manager form of government provides a solid foundation for This could mean using sensors to monitor water mains for leaks, optimizing well-run communities in Arizona. This session will explore the importance of the routes for waste management, and wirelessly managing streetlights and traffic unique relationship between a mayor, councilmembers and their city manager. signals to lower energy costs. There is no limit to what technology can do. The discussion will include concrete examples of how elected officials best utilize However, when it comes to developing smart city strategies, there's no single and work with the manager’s office to accomplish their goals while creating "silver bullet" blueprint. Rather, creative partnerships among public agencies, meaningful public policy to support their community’s needs. research institutions, foundations, and industry leaders are becoming the standard for delivering digital solutions. Join us to learn how our panelists are Presider: Mike Townsend, Deputy County Manager, Coconino County, approaching smart city initiatives and the critical success factors for developing

10:00 a.m. – CONCURRENT SESSIONS President, ACMA 10:00 a.m. – CONCURRENT SESSIONS public-private partnerships, engaging stakeholders in active collaboration, Speakers: Bridget Binsbacher, Councilmember, Peoria and tackling data sharing strategies. Coral Evans, Mayor, Flagstaff Mike Ortega, City Manager, Tucson Presider: Dominic Papa, Executive Director & Co-Founder, Institute for Cynthia Seelhammer, County Manager, Coconino County Digital Progress Speakers: William "Bill" Craft, Councilmember, Yuma Reading the Tea Leaves: Pundits Discuss the Current John Giles, Mayor, Mesa, Executive Committee Member, Political Climate and Next Year's Legislative Session League of Arizona Cities and Towns 10:00 a.m. – Catalina This will be a lively discussion from pundits on both sides of the political aisle. The conversation will focus on the current hot issues at the capitol, current topics in the news and what issues are on the horizon that will have impact on cities and towns. Presider: Barrett Marson, Owner, Marson Media Speakers: Marilyn Rodriguez, Owner & Director, Creosote Partners Kathy Senseman, Principal Lobbyist, Policy Development Group Scott Smith, Managing Director of Government Relations, Ballard Spahr Russ Smolden, Chief Executive Officer, B3 Strategies 14 THURSDAY AGENDA Presider: Christina Estes-Werther, General Counsel, League of Arizona Cities and Towns Speakers: Douglas J. Nicholls, Mayor, Yuma, Executive Committee Member, League of Arizona Cities and Towns Christian Price, Mayor, Maricopa, Treasurer, League of Arizona Cities and Towns Robert L. Pickels, Jr., City Attorney, Sedona William J. Sims III, Attorney, Sims Murray, Ltd.

Preparing the Workforce for the Future: Are we Ready? 10:00 a.m. – Turquoise I The availability of qualified talent is the most critical driver for companies looking to relocate or expand to Arizona. The workforce development field focuses on helping people obtain the skills and the jobs they need, as well as connecting 10:00 a.m. – CONCURRENT SESSIONS employers who need skilled workers. The goal is to build a system of successful organizations. This session will explore the importance of planning the workforce for the future and the importance of connecting the pipeline of workers to the needs of businesses. Who Does the City/Town Attorney Represent and How Presider: Dennis Hoffman, Professor of Economics and Director of the Seidman Can I Effectively Utilize my City/Town Attorney? Research Institute, Arizona State University 10:00 a.m. – Coronado I Speakers: Christine Mackay, Economic Development Director, Phoenix Dr. Ian Roark, Vice President of Workforce Development, Pima This discussion will be focused around two main questions: Who does the Community College city/town attorney represent? This comes into play when, for example, one Trevor Stokes, Workforce Program Manager, Arizona Office of city/town councilmember wants the city/town attorney to take one position on Economic Opportunity an issue, and the mayor wants the attorney to take a contrary position. The Joel Todd, Superintendent, Cochise Technology District second question that the panel will focus on is how can you effectively utilize

10:00 a.m. – SESSIONS your city/town attorney? This portion will explore who can/should ask the Legislative and Service Award Luncheon city/town attorney a question? Does it have to go through the mayor? If it’s a 12:00 p.m. – Presidio Ballroom contract city/town attorney, can an individual councilmember ask the contract city/town attorney a question, possibly running up the legal bill at the Presider: Mark Nexsen, Mayor, Lake Havasu City, Vice President, League municipality’s expense? Join this session to learn more about these issues. of Arizona Cities and Towns Legislative Friends and Champions will be recognized. Service awards will be presented to city and town officials. 15 THURSDAY AGENDA Cybersecurity – What You Need to Know to Protect Your City or Town 2:30 p.m. – Joshua Tree We’ve all seen the daily headlines about the latest cybersecurity breaches. Is it all just hype or are Arizona cities and towns really at risk? Learn about the current cyber threats and some ways to protect your city and town (and yourself!). Presider: Linda M. Kavanagh, Mayor, Fountain Hills, Executive Committee Member, League of Arizona Cities and Towns Speaker: Ilene Klein, CISSP, CISM, CIPP/US, Arizona Cybersecurity Program Coordinator, City of Phoenix Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management Get Out of Your Element and Get Into the Elements

2:30 p.m. – CONCURRENT SESSIONS 2:30 p.m. – Agave Be prepared for a lively give and take session as we go behind the scenes of the building blocks for placemaking and well-being - the Elements of a Healthy Community. Vitalyst Health Foundation will share stories of how cities and towns are engaging with unique challenges and rediscovering hidden opportunities to develop more vibrant places. Concurrent Sessions Presider: Lana Mook, Mayor, El Mirage, Executive Committee Member, League of Arizona Cities and Towns What Challenges Small Communities Face in Arizona Speaker: Jon Ford, Director, Communications, Vitalyst Health Foundation 2:30 p.m. – Coronado Affiliate Group Meetings Arizona small cities and towns are facing declining assessed values, sales taxes revenues deteriorating infrastructure and as a result, declining services to its Arizona COG Directors citizens. This panel will discuss the issues facing the small cities and towns in 2:30 p.m. – Rincon Arizona and ways they are addressing these issues. 2:30 p.m. – SESSIONS Arizona City Attorneys Association Presider: Pat Walker, Principal Owner, Pat Walker Consulting 2:30 p.m. – Santa Rita Speakers: Mila Besich-Lira, Mayor, Superior ARI-SON Megaregion Meeting Tim Elinski, Mayor, Cottonwood 2:30 p.m. – Catalina Michael LeVault, Mayor, Youngtown Greater Arizona Mayors Association (GAMA) 16 2:30 p.m. – Sonoran FRIDAY AGENDA Annual Business Meeting Closing General Session: A Town Hall with 4:00 p.m. – Presidio I Abraham Lincoln The Annual Business Meeting is held each year at the conference to elect 10:00 a.m. – Turquoise III members to the Executive Committee and to ratify the resolutions passed at What American wouldn’t love to have a conversation with Abraham the Resolutions Committee meeting. Lincoln? In his town hall program, Steve Holgate will deliver Presiders: Jay Tibshraeny, Mayor, Chandler, President, League of a 30-minute opening presentation as Lincoln that Arizona Cities and Towns centers on Lincoln’s presidency, featuring selections Speakers: Christian Price, Mayor, Maricopa, Chairman, League from Lincoln’s most famous speeches including the Resolutions Committee Gettysburg Address and his Second Inaugural Address. Jerry Weiers, Mayor, Glendale, Chairman, League Following this, Mr. Holgate will then open the floor to Nominating Committee questions from the audience, which takes on the role of Civil War-era journalists. Showcase of Cities and Towns 6:00 p.m. – Turquoise Ballroom Praised as “the best Lincoln in America,” Steve Holgate is an actor of forty years’ experience and has been a Lincoln presenter for over twelve years. FRIDAY, August 25 His speech and discussion with audience members offers a rare insight into the life of Abraham Lincoln, including his personal tragedies as well as some of his Speed Networking Breakfast for Municipal Officials favorite jokes and even his poetry. 8:30 a.m. – Turquoise I Conference Adjourned Join your fellow city and town elected officials and staff in a speed networking breakfast. Each participant will get one minute to share an issue that she/he is facing in their own community or on their council. Your issue can be big or small. Once you have shared your issue, everyone at the table will get one minute to share their initial impressions/reaction. Then the facilitator will announce a table change. Everyone will move to a different table based on a number sequence that avoids redundancy in the small groups. Participants can choose to use the same challenge/issue because your audience will have changed, or you may pose a new challenge to the group. This session is designed to give you multiple ideas on how to deal with an issue in your community as well as introduce you to new colleagues throughout the state. 17 conference at a glance WEDNESDAY, August 23 7:30 a.m. ­– Parade of Flags Practice Turquoise Ballroom 7:30 a.m. ­– Youth Program Coronado 9:00 a.m. ­– Opening General Session Turquoise Ballroom 12:00 p.m. ­– Lunch on Your Own 1:30 p.m. ­– CONCURRENT SESSIONS • Water and Wastewater Infrastructure Financing Turquoise I • Forming Partnerships for Rural Economic Development Turquoise II • Inspiring Intentional Inclusion: Women Leading Government Movement Turquoise III • Public Records, Public Meetings and Communications in the Social Media Age Presidio I • Autonomous Vehicles: The Changing Economic Landscape Joshua Tree 3:20 p.m. ­– CONCURRENT SESSIONS • City and Town Youth Councils: Create and Maintain a Successful Youth Program Coronado • Update on Important Legislative Issues from Past Sessions Turquoise I TUESDAY, August 22 • Basics of Analyzing Your City/Town Budget: What Elected Officials Need to Know Turquoise II • Increasing Growth: Driving Economic Development through Travel and Tourism Turquoise III 8:00 a.m. ­– Golf Tournament Conquistador Course • Sustainable Cities and Towns: Reducing Costs, Attracting Business, & Quality of Life Presidio I 9:00 a.m. ­– Pre-Conference Session Coronado 6:30 p.m. ­– Dinner, President's Update and Entertainment Presidio Ballroom 1:30 p.m. ­– Pre-Conference Session - From Conflict to Conversation Joshua Tree 1:30 p.m. ­– Resolutions Committee Presidio III-V 4:00 p.m. ­– AMRRP Annual Meeting Agave 5:30 p.m. ­– Welcome Reception El Conquistador Lobby

6:30 p.m. ­– APS Dinner at the League Annual Conference Turquoise Ballroom This dinner is open to all government (city/town, county, state and association) conference attendees and is included as part of your conference registration. If you plan to attend the dinner, you must have a ticket that will be provided in 18 your registration packet. conference at a glance THURSDAY, August 24 8:15 a.m. ­– Spouse/Guest Tour: Arts & Culture in Oro Valley White Dove 8:15 a.m. ­– CONCURRENT SESSIONS • Update from Our Endorsed Partners: Programs That Can Save Money Turquoise I • City of Maricopa: 100% Paperless Process Joshua Tree • How Cities Must Take Control of Their Economic Futures Coronado • League 2017 Legislative Report and Look Ahead to 2018 Legislative Session Agave 10:00 a.m. ­– CONCURRENT SESSIONS • Building and Maintaining Effective Mayor, Council & Manager Relationships Joshua Tree • Reading the Tea Leaves: Pundits Discuss Current Politics Catalina • Smart Cities: What They Are and How Your Community Can be Agave • Who Does the City/Town Attorney Represent & How Can I Effectively Utilize? Coronado I • Preparing the Workforce for the Future: Are we Ready? Turquoise I 12:00 p.m. ­– Legislative and Service Award Luncheon Presidio Ballroom

2:30 p.m. ­– CONCURRENT SESSIONS • What Challenges Small Communities Face in Arizona Coronado • Cybersecurity – What You Need to Know to Protect Your City or Town Joshua Tree FRIDAY, August 25 • Get Out of Your Element and Get Into the Elements Agave 8:30 a.m. –­ Speed Networking Breakfast for Municipal Officials Turquoise I 2:30 p.m. ­– AFFILIATE GROUP MEETINGS 10:00 a.m. ­– Closing General Session Turquoise III • Arizona COG Directors Rincon 11:00 a.m. ­– Adjourn Conference • Arizona City Attorneys Association Santa Rita • ARI-SON Megaregion Meeting Catalina • Greater Arizona Mayors Association (GAMA) Sonoran 4:00 p.m. ­– Annual Business Meeting Presidio I 6:00 p.m. ­– Showcase of Cities and Towns Turquoise Ballroom

19 WEDNESDAY YOUTH PROGRAM AUGUST 23, 2017 Registration A Leader’s Mindset: Organization and Purpose 7:30 a.m. – Coronado 11:15 a.m. – Coronado

Youth who are participating in the Parade of Flags should go directly Speaker: Bharath Tata, Founder and Executive Director, Students for to the practice at 7:30 a.m. and will be able to check in with the Youth Program Sustainable Schools after the Opening General Session. Founded in July 2013 at Hamilton High School in Chandler, Arizona, Parade of Flags and Opening General Session Students for Sustainable Schools (SSS) seeks to get students involved in 9:00 a.m. – Turquoise Ballroom creating more sustainable and efficient schools and communities through education, organization, and action. They strive to accomplish real change As a group, the youth will go to the Opening General Session. There will in our schools by eliminating waste, reducing carbon footprints, and most be seats reserved for the youth in the back of the room. After the League importantly, raising awareness and educating students and faculty about president recognizes the youth, we will head back together. environmental issues and solutions.

Ice Breaker: Leadership Unlocked. Discover the Keys to Bharath Tata, founder of Students for Sustainable Schools, will discuss how Effective Leadership the program was started, how it grew, and how they dealt with obstacles. 10:00 a.m. – Coronado Bharath will also emphasize the work put in to develop its organizational structure and how the club leaders developed a focused mindset that allowed SSS’s to reach the success that it did. Speaker: Elizabeth Sparks, Assistant Agent, 4-H Youth Development, University of Arizona Lunch Students will spend the session engaged in problem-solving that will promote 12:00 p.m. – Coronado communication and teamwork. Elected officials will be invited to attend this lunch and interact with the youth. Creating Change 10:40 a.m. – Coronado Networking: Learning From Other Councils 1:00 p.m. – Coronado Speaker: Dustin Runyon, President, Only Orchids Charity Group Youth will have an opportunity to network with other students and display We have all heard that ‘knowledge is power’ and yet we find ourselves knowing poster boards that highlight unique programs or ideas from the various what to do and not doing what we know. How do we close that gap? How do youth councils. Youth councils are not required to submit their topic. we find the energy to become who we truly desire to become? Where do we even start? Dustin Runyon president of the Only Orchids Charity Group is going to show you strategies in order to break into your power and breakthrough your fears. What it takes to create change and what is needed to lead. We weren’t designed to merely survive we were designed to thrive. Give, not take. So answer this... what would you do if you knew you couldn’t fail? 20 THURSDAY YOUTH PROGRAM (Cont.) August 24, 2017 SPOUSE/GUEST TOUR Experience Arts & Culture in Oro Valley 8:15 a.m. – White Dove Oro Valley's arts & culture scene continues to thrive under the leadership of Mayor Satish I. Hiremath, 2017 recipient of the National Award for Local Arts Leadership in Washington, D.C. Catch a glimpse of the town's most popular public art pieces on your way to the Oro Valley Community Center for a gallery walk-through with the Southern Arizona Arts Guild, followed by some advice from Mayor Hiremath on how to strengthen arts and culture in your community. Participants will enjoy a fun, hands-on art activity with the Town's Arts Ambassadors, followed by lunch at world-famous Tohono Chul Park.

Schedule of Events: 8:15 a.m. Breakfast at the Hilton El Conquistador 9:15 a.m. Depart Hilton El Conquistador for Public Art Tour 10:30 a.m. Arrive at Oro Valley Community Center DemocraSEED 10:35 a.m. Meet Southern Arizona Arts Guild 1:45 p.m. – Coronado 10:45 a.m. Hear about the importance of arts in a Community • Introduction/Overview from Oro Valley Mayor Satish I. Hiremath and Economic • Keynote Speaker – Alberto Olivas, Executive Director, Development Manager Amanda Jacobs Pastor Center for Politics and Public Service • Ignite Presentation by the City of Lake Havasu City 11:00 a.m. Prickly Pear Lemonade Demonstration by Jo Ann and Sasha • Q&A 12:00 p.m. Lunch at Tohono Chul Park’s Garden Bistro • Application Overview 1:15 p.m. Tour Tohono Chul Park • Closing 2:00 p.m. Arrive back to Hilton El Conquistador Youth Program Concludes 3:00 p.m. Please Note: Registration for this event is separate from the main conference and is open to those with a full spouse/guest badge and those have pre-registered. If you did not register for this session and do not have a full spouse/guest badge but would like to attend, please see the League staff at the registration desk.

21 SERVICE AWARDS 32 Year Award Recipients 16 Year Award Recipients 8 Year Award Recipients Karen Barlow, Councilmember, Colorado City Toney D. King, Sr., Mayor, Benson David Lambert, Councilmember, Benson Jackie Baker, Councilmember, Camp Verde Kathy Bruck, Councilmember, Bullhead City James Turner, Councilmember, Gila Bend Mark R. Clark, Vice Mayor, Bullhead City 24 Year Award Recipients Thomas Lagunas, Former Councilmember, Hayden Sheila Shutts, Councilmember, Bullhead City Herb Kai, Councilmember, Marana Enrique G. Lopez, Councilmember, Hayden Robin Whatley, Councilmember, Camp Verde Harvey Skoog, Mayor, Prescott Valley Patti Comerford, Councilmember, Marana Rick Heumann, Former Councilmember, Chandler Robert R. Rivera, Mayor, Thatcher Carol McGorray, Councilmember, Marana Jack Sellers, Former Councilmember, Chandler Thelda Williams, Councilmember, Phoenix Raymond Lorenzo, Councilmember, Clifton Steve Blair, Councilmember, Prescott Ivan Huish, Councilmember, Douglas 20 Year Award Recipients Jose Yepez, Mayor, Somerton Steve Erhart, Councilmember, Eagar Anna Cline, Councilmember, Bisbee Linda Laborin, Councilmember, Tolleson Karla Brewster, Former Councilmember, Flagstaff Jackie Meck, Mayor, Buckeye Bill Hawkins, Councilmember, Florence Robin Boyd, Mayor, Winslow Dennis Brown, Councilmember, Fountain Hills Harold Soehner, Councilmember, Winslow 12 Year Award Recipients Cassie Hansen, Former Councilmember, Fountain Hills Ernie Bunch, Mayor, Cave Creek Fernando Fernandez, Councilmember, Gila Bend Georgia Lord, Mayor, Goodyear Jenn Daniels, Mayor, Gilbert Wade Carlisle, Vice Mayor, Holbrook Ian Hugh, Vice Mayor, Glendale Frank Savino, Councilmember, Parker Joe Pizzillo, Councilmember, Goodyear Miguel Villalpando, Councilmember, Somerton Jon Post, Vice Mayor, Marana Karin Uhlich, Councilmember, Tucson William R. Diak, Mayor, Page Leah Margaret Chittenden, Councilmember, Youngtown Stephanie Irwin, Mayor, Pinetop-Lakeside Jacob "Jack" Duran, Vice Mayor, Youngtown Rick Anderson, Vice Mayor, Prescott Valley Robin Benning, Councilmember, Queen Creek Duane Blumberg, Councilmember, Sahuarita Kara Egbert, Councilmember, Sahuarita Mike Allsop, Councilmember, Show Low Jerry Anaya, Vice Mayor, Somerton Pete Hancock, Councilmember, St. Johns Kay Hauser, Councilmember, St. Johns Clorinda Erives, Councilmember, Tolleson Anna Tovar, Mayor, Tolleson Richard G. Fimbres, Councilmember, Tucson Steve Kozachik, Councilmember, Tucson Judy Johnson, Councilmember, Youngtown 22 LEGISLATIVE AWARDS 2017 8 Year Award Recipients The League will honor the following legislators for their outstanding public service and dedication to local governance. David Lambert, Councilmember, Benson CHAMPIONS Kathy Bruck, Councilmember, Bullhead City Mark R. Clark, Vice Mayor, Bullhead City Sheila Shutts, Councilmember, Bullhead City Robin Whatley, Councilmember, Camp Verde Rick Heumann, Former Councilmember, Chandler Jack Sellers, Former Councilmember, Chandler Raymond Lorenzo, Councilmember, Clifton Ivan Huish, Councilmember, Douglas Steve Erhart, Councilmember, Eagar Sen. Kate Rep. Doug Sen. Karen Rep. Charlene Rep. Randy Sen. Katie Karla Brewster, Former Councilmember, Flagstaff Brophy-McGee Coleman Fann Fernandez Friese Hobbs Bill Hawkins, Councilmember, Florence Dennis Brown, Councilmember, Fountain Hills Cassie Hansen, Former Councilmember, Fountain Hills Fernando Fernandez, Councilmember, Gila Bend Jenn Daniels, Mayor, Gilbert Ian Hugh, Vice Mayor, Glendale Joe Pizzillo, Councilmember, Goodyear Jon Post, Vice Mayor, Marana William R. Diak, Mayor, Page Stephanie Irwin, Mayor, Pinetop-Lakeside Sen. Lisa Sen. Frank Rep. Rebecca Rep. Don Rep. T.J. Sen. Bob Rick Anderson, Vice Mayor, Prescott Valley Otondo Pratt Rios Shooter Shope Worsley Robin Benning, Councilmember, Queen Creek Duane Blumberg, Councilmember, Sahuarita FRIENDS Kara Egbert, Councilmember, Sahuarita Mike Allsop, Councilmember, Show Low Rep. Lela Alston ● Rep. Brenda Barton ● Rep. Isela Blanc ● Rep. Reginald Bolding ● Sen. Sonny Borrelli ● Sen. Sean Bowie Jerry Anaya, Vice Mayor, Somerton Rep. Paul Boyer ● Sen. David Bradley ● Rep. Kelli Butler ● Sen. Olivia Cajero-Bedford ● Rep. Noel Campbell ● Rep. Mark Cardenas Pete Hancock, Councilmember, St. Johns Rep. César Chávez ● Rep. Ken Clark ● Rep. Todd Clodfelter ● Sen. Lupe Contreras ● Sen. Andrea Dalessandro Kay Hauser, Councilmember, St. Johns Clorinda Erives, Councilmember, Tolleson Rep. Kirsten Engel ● Rep. Mitzi Epstein ● Rep. Diego Espinoza ● Sen. Steve Farley ● Rep. Rosanna Gabaldon ● Rep. Drew John Anna Tovar, Mayor, Tolleson Sen. John Kavanagh ● Rep. Jay Lawrence ● Rep. Vince Leach ● Sen. Debbie Lesko ● Sen. Juan Mendez ● Rep. J.D. Mesnard Richard G. Fimbres, Councilmember, Tucson Sen. Robert Meza ● Sen. Catherine Miranda ● Rep. Tony Navarrete ● Rep. Jill Norgaard ● Sen. Jamescita Peshlakai Steve Kozachik, Councilmember, Tucson Sen. Martin Quezada Rep. Athena Salman Rep. Maria Syms Rep. Bob Thorpe Rep. Kelly Townsend Judy Johnson, Councilmember, Youngtown ● ● ● ● Rep. Michelle Udall ● Rep. Jeff Weninger ● Sen. Steve Yarbrough ● Sen. Kimberly Yee 23 CONFERENCE MAP HILTON EL CONQUISTADOR League Registration Desk Property Map UPPER LEVEL Agave Room

Catalina Room LEAGUE REGISTRATION DESK Coronado Room

Joshua Tree Room CAT A LI Presidio Ballroom NA

Rincon Room

Sonoran Room

Turquoise Ballroom

White Dove Room

24 HILTON EL CONQUISTADOR League Registration Desk Property Map UPPER LEVEL Agave Room

Catalina Room LEAGUE REGISTRATION DESK Coronado Room

Joshua Tree Room CAT A LI Presidio Ballroom NA

Rincon Room

Sonoran Room

Turquoise Ballroom

White Dove Room

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