TOWN OF FLORENCE REGULAR MEETING AGENDA Mayor Tara Walter Florence Town Hall Vice-Mayor Vallarie Woolridge 775 N. Main Street Councilmember Bill Hawkins Florence, AZ 85132 Councilmember Becki Guilin (520) 868-7500 Councilmember John Anderson www.florenceaz.gov Councilmember Karen Wall Meet 1st and 3rd Mondays Councilmember Kristen Larsen Monday, APRIL 17, 2017 5:00 PM ____________________________________________________________________________ Pursuant to A.R.S. § 38-431.02, notice is hereby given to the Town of Florence Council and to the general public that a Regular Meeting of the Florence Town Council will be held on Monday, April 17, 2017, at 5:00 p.m., in the Florence Town Council Chambers, located at 775 N. Main Street, Florence, Arizona. The agenda for this meeting is as follows: 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. ROLL CALL: Walter __, Woolridge__, Hawkins__, Guilin__, Anderson__, Wall____, Larsen___. 3. WORK SESSION a. Review of the 2017-2018 Fiscal Year Budget. (Joe Jarvis) 4. MOMENT OF SILENCE 5. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 6. CALL TO THE PUBLIC Call to the Public for public comment on issues within the jurisdiction of the Town Council. Council rules limit public comment to three minutes. Individual Councilmembers may respond to criticism made by those commenting, may ask staff to review a matter raised or may ask that a matter be put on a future agenda. However, members of the Council shall not discuss or take action on any matter during an open call to the public unless the matters are properly noticed for discussion and legal action. 7. PRESENTATIONS a. Presentation by John Lewis, President and CEO of East Valley Partnership. b. Presentation and discussion on the Town’s draft 2017-2022 Strategic Plan. (Mark Eckhoff) c. Presentation on the implementation of the newly developed web-based Historic Property GIS Mapping Tool, which was created for the use and benefit of internal and external customers. (Jamie White, GIS Coordinator) d. Proclamation declaring the Town of Florence, Arizona, as a Purple Heart City. (Lisa Garcia) e. Presentation on the 2017-2018 Budget Process (Joe Jarvis) 8. CONSENT: All items on the consent agenda will be handled by a single vote as part of the consent agenda, unless a Councilmember or a member of the public objects at the time the agenda item is called. a. Proclamation declaring April 28, 2017 as Arbor Day in the Town of Florence, Arizona, and recognition of the Town of Florence as a Tree City USA community for the 11th consecutive year. (Bryan Hughes) b. Proclaim April 21, 2017 as PowerTalk 21® Day in the Town of Florence, Arizona. (Lisa Garcia) c. Resolution No. 1616-17: Adoption of A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF FLORENCE, PINAL COUNTY, ARIZONA, AUTHORIZING THE TOWN MANAGER TO SUBMIT AN APPLICATION FOR THE ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 5310 VAN GRANT PROGRAM WHICH PROVIDES VEHICLES TO SERVICE THE ELDERLY AND PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES IN THE COMMUNITY. (Jennifer Evans) d. Approval of accepting the register of demands ending February 28, 2017, in the amount of $2,296,724.13. (Joe Jarvis) e. Approval of the March 6, March 20, and March 27, 2017 Town Council meeting minutes. f. Receive and file the following board and commission minutes: i. February 22, 2017 Historic District Advisory Commission minutes. 9. UNFINISHED BUSINESS a. Ordinance No. 653-17: Second reading and Discussion/Approval/Disapproval of AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF FLORENCE, PINAL COUNTY, ARIZONA, AMENDING CHAPTER 30 TOWN COUNCIL, GENERAL PROVISIONS SECTION, EFFECTIVE MAY 17, 2017. (Lisa Garcia) b. Ordinance No. 654-17: Second reading and Discussion/Approval/Disapproval of AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF FLORENCE, PINAL COUNTY, ARIZONA, AMENDING CHAPTER 30 TOWN COUNCIL, RULES OF ORDER AND PROCEDURE SECTION 30.21, REGULAR MEETINGS, EFFECTIVE MAY 17, 2017. (Lisa Garcia) c. Resolution No. 1621-17: Discussion/Approval/Disapproval of A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF FLORENCE, PINAL COUNTY, ARIZONA, AMENDING THE FLORENCE TOWN COUNCIL RULES OF PROCEDURE, EFFECTIVE MAY 17, 2017. (Lisa Garcia) 10. NEW BUSINESS a. Resolution No. 1622-17: Discussion/Approval Disapproval of A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF FLORENCE, PINAL COUNTY, ARIZONA, AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF FLORENCE TO ACCEPT AN INDUSTRIAL EASEMENT FROM FLORENCE ARTISAN ACRES, LLC, AN ARIZONA LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF PLANT ROAD AND BUTTE AVENUE. (Mark Eckhoff) b. Resolution No. 1623-17: Discussion/Approval/Disapproval of A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF FLORENCE, PINAL COUNTY, ARIZONA, AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF FLORENCE TO EXECUTE A DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH FLORENCE ARTISAN ACRES, LLC, AN ARIZONA LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF PLANT ROAD AND BUTTE AVENUE. (Mark Eckhoff) 11. LEGISLATIVE REPORT 12. TOWN MANAGER’S REPORT 13. CALL TO THE PUBLIC 14. CALL TO THE COUNCIL – CURRENT EVENTS ONLY 15. ADJOURN TO EXECUTIVE SESSION An Executive Session will be held during the Council Meeting for the purposes of discussions or consultations with designated representatives of the public body and/or legal counsel pursuant to A.R.S. Sections 38-431.03 (A)(3), (A)(4) and (A)(7) to consider its position and instruct its representatives and/or attorneys regarding: a. Possible negotiations with government agencies and private entities involving the purchase, sale or lease of the Town’s real property, and contracts and/or settlement discussions related to such real property, including the Silver King Complex property and Brunenkant facility property. b. Complaint filed by William Vockel. c. Possible contract negotiations related to the proposed “Attaway Crossing Project”. d. Possible contract negotiations related to the proposed entertainment venue/ economic development project. e. Possible contract negotiations related to the proposed workforce development/economic development project. f. Circle K Stores Development Agreement Update. 16. ADJOURN FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION 17. ADJOURNMENT Council may go into Executive Session at any time during the meeting for the purpose of obtaining legal advice from the Town’s Attorney(s) on any of the agenda items pursuant to A.R.S. § 38-431.03(A)(3). POSTED ON APRIL 13, 2017 BY LISA GARCIA, TOWN CLERK, AT 775 NORTH MAIN STREET, FLORENCE, ARIZONA, AND AT WWW.FLORENCEAZ.GOV. ***PURSUANT TO TITLE II OF THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA), THE TOWN OF FLORENCE DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS OF DISABILITY REGARDING ADMISSION TO PUBLIC MEETINGS. PERSONS WITH A DISABILITY MAY REQUEST REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS BY CONTACTING THE TOWN OF FLORENCE ADA COORDINATOR, AT (520) 868-7574 OR (520) 868-7502 TDD. REQUESTS SHOULD BE MADE AS EARLY AS POSSIBLE TO ALLOW TIME TO ARRANGE THE ACCOMMODATION.*** TOWN OF FLORENCE / APRIL 17, 2017 PURPOSE The East Valley Partnership is a regional coalition of community, business, education and government leaders whose goal is to: provide leadership and advocacy on critical regional issues support economic development improve the quality of life in the PHX East Valley geographic area. www.evp-az.org EAST VALLEY VISION Collaborative Communities www.evp-az.org TOWN OF FLORENCE VISION East Valley Partnership: Geographic Area www.evp-az.org KEY FOCUS AREAS Transportation & Infrastructure Advocacy for Economic Education/Workforce Superstition Vistas Development and Development Quality of Life Aviation/Aerospace www.evp-az.org PARTICIPATION Serve On Our Board of Directors Networking & “Connection” Opportunities Join a Committee Advocacy & Government Relations Aviation & Aerospace Economic Development Education / Business Transportation Attend Our Major Events EVP events address and educate about important issues being faced by the region www.evp-az.org ACCOMPLISHMENTS Kids Voting Arizona East Valley Silent Witness Program East Valley Think Tank Advocacy on Freeways/Transportation (Proposition 300 -1985 / Proposition 400 -2005) Superstition Vistas, a Fifty Year Vision Williams Gateway Area ULI Report PHX East Valley Economic Development Initiative www.evp-az.org 2017 ECONOMIC PROFILE Available for download at phxeastvalley.org www.evp-az.org EAST VALLEY VISION Current Population and Expected Growth 2020 2015 2010 $62,533 34.98 MEDIAN HOUSEHOLD INCOME MEDIAN AGE USA $52,250 Source U.S. Census Bureau Source: MAG, Information Services Division & Census ACS www.evp-az.org EAST VALLEY VISION Current Number of Jobs and Expected Job Growth LABOR FORCE 871,186+ (PHX EV BASED) Young, Diverse NUMBER OF FIRMS Workforce WOMEN OWNED FIRMS UNEMPLOYMENT RATE 42% (MARICOPA COUNTY) Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Bureau of Labor Statistics of the entire workforce found in the Metro-Phoenix Area is in the PHX East Valley Source: Greater Phoenix Economic Council www.evp-az.org In the next 30 years, projections estimate that there will be a million new citizens and 400,000+ new jobs in the PHX East Valley. www.evp-az.org 2050: 7.7m Population and 3.6m Jobs Source: Maricopa Association of Governments, 2016 Socioeconomic Projections AREA OF INTEREST www.evp-az.org AREA OF INTEREST www.evp-az.org AREA OF INTEREST Our region has a great story to tell & the East Valley Partnership is a great organization that acts as a leading voice for regional businesses and communities. www.evp-az.org Connect with us on Social Media Follow us: @EVPartnership Follow: EastValleyPartnership Like us: /EVPartnership +1: EastValleyPartnership www.evp-az.org TOWN OF FLORENCE AGENDA ITEM COUNCIL ACTION FORM 7c. MEETING DATE: April 17, 2017 Action Information Only DEPARTMENT: Community Development Public Hearing