1 00:00:12,105 --> 00:00:15,105 >> Vice Mayor McAllen: I will 2 00:00:18,744 --> 00:00:18,944 and city clerk, who is on the 3 00:00:18,944 --> 00:00:19,879 phone? 4 00:00:19,879 --> 00:00:21,879 >> Clerk Lane: COUNCILWOMAN 5 00:00:22,949 --> 00:00:24,383 Littlefield is on the phone. 6 00:00:24,383 --> 00:00:25,585 >> Vice Mayor McAllen: I will be 7 00:00:25,585 --> 00:00:26,752 running the boards and 8 00:00:26,752 --> 00:00:28,200 commissions meeting. 9 00:00:28,200 --> 00:00:28,220 The mayor had an emergency 10 00:00:28,220 --> 00:00:29,421 today. 11 00:00:29,421 --> 00:00:31,570 She will be joining us for the 12 00:00:31,570 --> 00:00:31,323 regular meeting at 5 P.M. 13 00:00:31,323 --> 00:00:33,323 Okay. 14 00:00:40,466 --> 00:00:41,534 Roll call. 15 00:00:41,534 --> 00:00:42,435 Mayor lisa borowsky. 16 00:00:42,435 --> 00:00:42,802 Clerk ben lane: vice mayor 17 00:00:42,802 --> 00:00:43,235 maryann mcallen. 18 00:00:43,235 --> 00:00:43,870 Vice mayor mcallen: 19 00:00:43,870 --> 00:00:44,470 present. 20 00:00:44,470 --> 00:00:44,803 Clerk ben lane: councilmembers 21 00:00:44,803 --> 00:00:45,304 jan dubauskas. 22 00:00:45,304 --> 00:00:46,380 Councilmember dubauskas. 23 00:00:46,380 --> 00:00:46,639 Here. 24 00:00:46,639 --> 00:00:47,273 Clerk ben lane: barry graham. 25 00:00:47,273 --> 00:00:47,674 Councilmember graham: 26 00:00:47,674 --> 00:00:48,274 here. 27 00:00:48,274 --> 00:00:48,775 Clerk ben lane: adam kwasman. 28 00:00:48,775 --> 00:00:49,208 Councilmember kwasman: 29 00:00:49,208 --> 00:00:49,675 here. 30 00:00:49,675 --> 00:00:50,576 Clerk ben lane: kathy 31 00:00:50,576 --> 00:00:51,677 littlefield. 32 00:00:51,677 --> 00:00:51,911 Councilmember littlefield: 33 00:00:51,911 --> 00:00:52,411 present. 34 00:00:52,411 --> 00:00:53,112 Councilmember whitehead: 35 00:00:53,112 --> 00:00:53,712 here. 36 00:00:53,712 --> 00:00:54,146 Clerk ben lane: city manager 37 00:00:54,146 --> 00:00:54,446 greg caton. 38 00:00:54,446 --> 00:00:55,314 Greg caton: 39 00:00:55,314 --> 00:00:55,914 here. 40 00:00:55,914 --> 00:00:56,282 Clerk ben lane: city attorney 41 00:00:56,282 --> 00:00:56,949 luis santaella. 42 00:00:56,949 --> 00:00:58,949 luis santaella: 43 00:00:59,850 --> 00:00:59,718 present. 44 00:00:59,718 --> 00:01:01,320 Clerk ben lane: and the clerk is 45 00:01:01,320 --> 00:01:03,320 present. 46 00:01:03,689 --> 00:01:04,556 Thank you, vice mayor. 47 00:01:04,556 --> 00:01:06,956 >> Vice Mayor McAllen: thank 48 00:01:07,192 --> 00:01:09,192 you, city clerk. 49 00:01:09,629 --> 00:01:11,664 The boards and task force. 50 00:01:11,664 --> 00:01:13,990 We will spent a few minutes. 51 00:01:13,990 --> 00:01:13,733 The council will make 52 00:01:13,733 --> 00:01:16,133 appointments at the conclusion 53 00:01:17,300 --> 00:01:20,603 of the interview for each board 54 00:01:22,942 --> 00:01:23,776 or commission. 55 00:01:23,776 --> 00:01:25,278 And here we go. 56 00:01:25,278 --> 00:01:25,778 We will start with the airport 57 00:01:25,778 --> 00:01:27,778 advisory commission. 58 00:01:28,647 --> 00:01:32,247 There are two openings and we 59 00:01:36,880 --> 00:01:36,522 will start with james howard. 60 00:01:36,522 --> 00:01:37,122 >> hello. 61 00:01:37,122 --> 00:01:38,910 >> Vice Mayor McAllen: okay. 62 00:01:38,910 --> 00:01:40,260 James will be with us online.% 63 00:01:40,260 --> 00:01:42,426 go ahead, MR. Howard. 64 00:01:46,366 --> 00:01:47,266 You have two minutes. 65 00:01:47,266 --> 00:01:48,901 >> one of the reasons I'm 66 00:01:48,901 --> 00:01:51,901 interested in getting on the 67 00:01:51,971 --> 00:01:54,607 board, I spent 35 years living 68 00:01:54,607 --> 00:01:56,242 near the airport, and I have 69 00:01:56,242 --> 00:01:58,177 also got experience as an 70 00:01:58,177 --> 00:02:00,413 executive with a fortune 500 71 00:02:00,413 --> 00:02:02,548 company for 20 years and then as 72 00:02:02,548 --> 00:02:04,884 a business owner for additional 73 00:02:04,884 --> 00:02:06,884 11 years. 74 00:02:09,288 --> 00:02:11,891 And I've looked into many of the 75 00:02:11,891 --> 00:02:14,600 airport issues and growth and I 76 00:02:14,600 --> 00:02:17,600 think that my experience brings 77 00:02:17,664 --> 00:02:20,664 to the table some unique 78 00:02:22,368 --> 00:02:24,368 capabilities with problem 79 00:02:25,400 --> 00:02:27,400 solving, analytical experience 80 00:02:28,808 --> 00:02:31,208 and overall board membership. 81 00:02:38,918 --> 00:02:39,886 I would like to see a vision for 82 00:02:39,886 --> 00:02:41,220 growth, recognizing to the city 83 00:02:41,220 --> 00:02:43,389 of scottsdale, this is a 84 00:02:43,389 --> 00:02:45,425 significant asset, and it 85 00:02:45,425 --> 00:02:48,294 employs a lot of people. 86 00:02:48,294 --> 00:02:50,597 It has a lot of revenue and 87 00:02:50,597 --> 00:02:51,597 there's a lot of changes that 88 00:02:51,597 --> 00:02:53,933 are happening, including with 89 00:02:53,933 --> 00:02:56,333 the F.A.A. 90 00:03:00,973 --> 00:03:02,275 The ability for the city to work 91 00:03:02,275 --> 00:03:04,444 with the F.A.A. And integrate 92 00:03:04,444 --> 00:03:07,180 the changes they are making with 93 00:03:07,180 --> 00:03:10,780 what the city is capable of 94 00:03:10,884 --> 00:03:15,840 doing as the landowner is a -- 95 00:03:16,389 --> 00:03:17,257 is an interesting dynamic and I 96 00:03:17,257 --> 00:03:20,257 think I can bring some 97 00:03:21,194 --> 00:03:22,195 perspective to the table. 98 00:03:22,195 --> 00:03:22,462 >> Vice Mayor McAllen: okay. 99 00:03:22,462 --> 00:03:24,462 Thank you. 100 00:03:25,398 --> 00:03:27,267 And MR. Howard, I 101 00:03:27,267 --> 00:03:29,267 my apologies, 102 00:03:30,570 --> 00:03:32,172 you do need to stay your address 103 00:03:32,172 --> 00:03:32,606 and how long you have lived in 104 00:03:32,606 --> 00:03:34,141 scottsdale. 105 00:03:34,141 --> 00:03:34,575 >> sure, I have lived in 106 00:03:34,575 --> 00:03:36,575 scottsdale 35 years. 107 00:03:42,416 --> 00:03:43,160 My address is 13462 north 93rd place. 108 00:03:43,160 --> 00:03:44,918 >> Vice Mayor McAllen: okay. 109 00:03:44,918 --> 00:03:47,318 Thank you very much. 110 00:03:48,821 --> 00:03:50,723 And our next person up for 111 00:03:50,723 --> 00:03:53,123 airport advisory commission is 112 00:03:54,427 --> 00:03:54,961 cooper nelson. 113 00:03:54,961 --> 00:03:55,628 >> hello. 114 00:03:55,628 --> 00:03:57,731 >> Vice Mayor McAllen: okay. 115 00:03:57,731 --> 00:03:59,266 MR. Nelson, you will need to 116 00:03:59,266 --> 00:04:02,202 state your name, your address, 117 00:04:02,202 --> 00:04:03,737 and how long you have lived in 118 00:04:03,737 --> 00:04:05,805 scottsdale, as well as any 119 00:04:05,805 --> 00:04:06,673 education and employment or 120 00:04:06,673 --> 00:04:08,673 volunteer experience that 121 00:04:09,109 --> 00:04:09,609 relates to the airport advisory 122 00:04:09,609 --> 00:04:10,243 commission. 123 00:04:10,243 --> 00:04:12,243 Please go ahead. 124 00:04:12,279 --> 00:04:12,845 You have two minutes. 125 00:04:12,845 --> 00:04:13,460 >> okay. 126 00:04:13,460 --> 00:04:15,140 Okay. 127 00:04:15,140 --> 00:04:18,140 My name is cooper nelson. 128 00:04:23,457 --> 00:04:24,457 I live at 7111 east tiara buena 129 00:04:24,457 --> 00:04:26,457 lane, parent 207. 130 00:04:27,727 --> 00:04:28,796 I lived in scottsdale for a 131 00:04:28,796 --> 00:04:31,665 little over two years now. 132 00:04:31,665 --> 00:04:32,699 I have flown out of the airport 133 00:04:32,699 --> 00:04:34,267 since I was 13. 134 00:04:34,267 --> 00:04:36,704 I have been nighing there 135 00:04:36,704 --> 00:04:37,170 flying there for 136 00:04:37,170 --> 00:04:39,390 seven years. 137 00:04:39,390 --> 00:04:40,240 I worked at the airport for over 138 00:04:40,240 --> 00:04:42,240 two years. 139 00:04:42,542 --> 00:04:44,942 I'm currently ramp operations 140 00:04:45,440 --> 00:04:47,213 manager at american airlines. 141 00:04:47,213 --> 00:04:47,447 I believe I'm interested in 142 00:04:47,447 --> 00:04:48,982 serving. 143 00:04:48,982 --> 00:04:50,851 My family has been in public 144 00:04:50,851 --> 00:04:51,251 service since I was a little 145 00:04:51,251 --> 00:04:52,353 kid. 146 00:04:52,353 --> 00:04:54,354 My grandfather was the state 147 00:04:54,354 --> 00:04:55,880 senate majority leader in 148 00:04:55,880 --> 00:04:57,880 oregon. 149 00:04:57,724 --> 00:04:57,992 He chaired the ways and means 150 00:04:57,992 --> 00:04:59,926 committee. 151 00:04:59,926 --> 00:05:01,695 My grandmother was a public 152 00:05:01,695 --> 00:05:03,130 servant her entire life. 153 00:05:03,130 --> 00:05:04,231 My mother was a journalist for 154 00:05:04,231 --> 00:05:06,166 the last 15 years. 155 00:05:06,166 --> 00:05:08,836 I believe that public service is 156 00:05:08,836 --> 00:05:10,400 necessary and I feel that this 157 00:05:10,400 --> 00:05:13,604 is the best opportunity for me 158 00:05:13,841 --> 00:05:14,174 to apply my skills to help my 159 00:05:14,174 --> 00:05:16,174 city. 160 00:05:16,243 --> 00:05:19,843 I think had the airport means 161 00:05:20,130 --> 00:05:22,413 something to me, specifically, 162 00:05:26,787 --> 00:05:28,421 due to being around it, and I want 163 00:05:28,421 --> 00:05:29,189 to protect it and see it grow 164 00:05:29,189 --> 00:05:30,524 and see it develop. 165 00:05:30,524 --> 00:05:32,693 I feel that my primary goal 166 00:05:32,693 --> 00:05:34,962 would be to continue to improve 167 00:05:34,962 --> 00:05:37,362 public perception of aviation. 168 00:05:38,265 --> 00:05:39,800 I feel that as long as we 169 00:05:39,800 --> 00:05:41,800 we 170 00:05:42,302 --> 00:05:45,302 continue to have positive public 171 00:05:45,839 --> 00:05:46,373 perception, we can improve our 172 00:05:46,373 --> 00:05:46,974 parent and bring positive 173 00:05:46,974 --> 00:05:48,442 development to the space and 174 00:05:48,442 --> 00:05:49,476 have our typical resident 175 00:05:49,476 --> 00:05:52,646 understand how much of an asset 176 00:05:52,646 --> 00:05:55,646 it is to our city. 177 00:05:55,816 --> 00:05:57,551 And I think as we continue to 178 00:05:57,551 --> 00:06:00,220 involve them in either events 179 00:06:00,220 --> 00:06:03,220 that at our airports, overall 180 00:06:03,791 --> 00:06:05,760 just informing our constituents 181 00:06:05,760 --> 00:06:07,161 on what an asset this is, and it 182 00:06:07,161 --> 00:06:08,162 belongs to all of us, we can 183 00:06:08,162 --> 00:06:11,162 continue to improve our space 184 00:06:12,660 --> 00:06:12,532 and continue to develop this 185 00:06:12,532 --> 00:06:14,532 asset. 186 00:06:15,503 --> 00:06:16,203 That's -- I think that's it. 187 00:06:16,203 --> 00:06:18,138 >> Vice Mayor McAllen: thank you 188 00:06:18,138 --> 00:06:20,474 so much, MR. Nelson. 189 00:06:20,474 --> 00:06:21,750 >> mm-hmm. 190 00:06:21,750 --> 00:06:23,475 >> Vice Mayor McAllen: okay. 191 00:06:27,681 --> 00:06:31,852 Our next person is -- I'm sorry, 192 00:06:31,852 --> 00:06:33,821 is sean olivier. 193 00:06:33,821 --> 00:06:36,123 You have two minutes. 194 00:06:36,123 --> 00:06:36,357 >> hello, my name is sean 195 00:06:36,357 --> 00:06:37,691 olivier. 196 00:06:37,691 --> 00:06:38,826 It's okay. 197 00:06:38,826 --> 00:06:42,950 I live across the street at 198 00:06:42,950 --> 00:06:42,596 third avenue loft, so 731 east 199 00:06:42,596 --> 00:06:44,596 third avenue. 200 00:06:45,532 --> 00:06:45,899 I grew up in the area since 201 00:06:45,899 --> 00:06:47,101 1974. 202 00:06:47,101 --> 00:06:49,700 I have been in and out of 203 00:06:49,700 --> 00:06:50,671 scottsdale since then, grew up 204 00:06:50,671 --> 00:06:52,239 in paradise valley. 205 00:06:52,239 --> 00:06:52,973 So what -- are you okay with me 206 00:06:52,973 --> 00:06:54,973 reading this? 207 00:06:56,644 --> 00:06:58,379 So why I'm interested in serving 208 00:06:58,379 --> 00:06:59,746 is it's -- the scottsdale 209 00:06:59,746 --> 00:07:01,982 airport has been part of my life 210 00:07:01,982 --> 00:07:03,450 for decades and I have lived 211 00:07:03,450 --> 00:07:06,450 here almost my entire life. 212 00:07:07,540 --> 00:07:09,890 I grew up around aviation, my 213 00:07:09,890 --> 00:07:12,890 father was an aerospace engineer 214 00:07:12,760 --> 00:07:14,962 and I worked in aerospace 215 00:07:14,962 --> 00:07:16,697 engineering, and it -- I worked 216 00:07:16,697 --> 00:07:17,731 at a company called flow 217 00:07:17,731 --> 00:07:20,267 dynamics which was in the 218 00:07:20,267 --> 00:07:20,535 scottsdale airpark for many 219 00:07:20,535 --> 00:07:22,535 medication 220 00:07:25,606 --> 00:07:26,975 ,many years. 221 00:07:26,975 --> 00:07:28,642 It's now where barrett-jackson 222 00:07:28,642 --> 00:07:30,410 is there. 223 00:07:30,410 --> 00:07:31,412 We were at gate 6, and we had a 224 00:07:31,412 --> 00:07:33,380 fuel hangar and all. 225 00:07:33,380 --> 00:07:35,683 And the skills and experience I 226 00:07:35,683 --> 00:07:36,817 bring I'm bringing a combination 227 00:07:36,817 --> 00:07:37,985 of aviation experience and 228 00:07:37,985 --> 00:07:39,985 business operations that 229 00:07:40,388 --> 00:07:43,388 directly fits this commission at 230 00:07:44,625 --> 00:07:47,625 flow dynamics, we did aerospace 231 00:07:47,628 --> 00:07:49,463 engineering for mostly military 232 00:07:49,463 --> 00:07:51,532 applications, and I had a lot of 233 00:07:51,532 --> 00:07:52,833 firsthand experience with 234 00:07:52,833 --> 00:07:54,936 everything from operating our 235 00:07:54,936 --> 00:07:56,538 airport facilities, fuel 236 00:07:56,538 --> 00:07:58,538 operations, safety compliance, 237 00:07:59,730 --> 00:08:01,410 as well as aviation customers. 238 00:08:01,410 --> 00:08:02,477 My broader career adds 239 00:08:02,477 --> 00:08:04,477 operations management, 240 00:08:04,679 --> 00:08:06,514 procurement, contracts, 241 00:08:06,514 --> 00:08:08,382 budgeting, vendor management and 242 00:08:08,382 --> 00:08:10,382 regulatory compliance. 243 00:08:11,151 --> 00:08:12,386 I also understand aircraft 244 00:08:12,386 --> 00:08:12,820 component from the ownership 245 00:08:12,820 --> 00:08:14,820 side that. 246 00:08:15,322 --> 00:08:16,524 Allows me to evaluate issues 247 00:08:16,524 --> 00:08:18,392 financially and from the airport 248 00:08:18,392 --> 00:08:20,792 and the community perspectives. 249 00:08:21,563 --> 00:08:23,197 And my primary goals and 250 00:08:23,197 --> 00:08:25,166 priorities would be to have a 251 00:08:25,166 --> 00:08:27,166 balanced data-driven stewardship 252 00:08:27,234 --> 00:08:29,670 to protect safety and the 253 00:08:29,670 --> 00:08:30,538 airport capacity, support 254 00:08:30,538 --> 00:08:31,939 responsible businesses and 255 00:08:31,939 --> 00:08:33,274 revenue growth and remain a good 256 00:08:33,274 --> 00:08:33,607 neighbor to the surrounding 257 00:08:33,607 --> 00:08:35,607 communities. 258 00:08:35,876 --> 00:08:38,512 And I understand there's a lot 259 00:08:38,512 --> 00:08:40,381 of future growth in the 260 00:08:40,381 --> 00:08:43,170 scottsdale airport area and it's 261 00:08:43,170 --> 00:08:45,186 going to be tough challenge to 262 00:08:45,186 --> 00:08:47,586 balance out keeping everybody 263 00:08:50,358 --> 00:08:52,193 happy and I want to be a part of 264 00:08:52,193 --> 00:08:54,496 that and assist my community. 265 00:08:54,496 --> 00:08:57,496 Thank you, I appreciate that. 266 00:08:59,567 --> 00:09:01,502 I also have mark unterbach, who 267 00:09:01,502 --> 00:09:02,704 is unable to participate in 268 00:09:02,704 --> 00:09:03,838 today's interviews and is 269 00:09:03,838 --> 00:09:04,272 interested in being appointed to 270 00:09:04,272 --> 00:09:06,272 the commission. 271 00:09:06,875 --> 00:09:10,475 With that, the next candidate is 272 00:09:20,154 --> 00:09:20,588 amanda wigal-schlosser. 273 00:09:20,588 --> 00:09:22,588 Close? 274 00:09:23,658 --> 00:09:23,891 And you will come over here, 275 00:09:23,891 --> 00:09:24,359 amanda. 276 00:09:24,359 --> 00:09:26,359 >> good afternoon. 277 00:09:26,361 --> 00:09:26,594 Thank you so much for having me 278 00:09:26,594 --> 00:09:28,594 here. 279 00:09:32,600 --> 00:09:33,100 My name is amanda 280 00:09:33,100 --> 00:09:35,100 wigal-schlosser. 281 00:09:36,805 --> 00:09:37,500 I live on east pine valley 282 00:09:37,500 --> 00:09:38,606 drive. 283 00:09:38,606 --> 00:09:39,641 I'm also a business owner for 20 284 00:09:39,641 --> 00:09:41,609 years in the scottsdale airpark. 285 00:09:41,609 --> 00:09:42,944 Part of the reason I decided to 286 00:09:42,944 --> 00:09:44,479 apply for the commission is 287 00:09:44,479 --> 00:09:47,480 because I have lived in my 288 00:09:47,480 --> 00:09:48,616 second home with my business in 289 00:09:48,616 --> 00:09:48,849 the aircraft park for over 20 290 00:09:48,849 --> 00:09:50,849 years. 291 00:09:51,190 --> 00:09:53,655 And I've loved the expansion, 292 00:09:53,655 --> 00:09:55,824 but I also see some constraints 293 00:09:55,824 --> 00:09:56,258 that it's putting on the smaller 294 00:09:56,258 --> 00:09:58,258 businesses. 295 00:09:58,827 --> 00:09:59,761 A lot of the additional space is 296 00:09:59,761 --> 00:10:01,763 being harder to find for the 297 00:10:01,763 --> 00:10:02,964 small businesses and it's also 298 00:10:02,964 --> 00:10:04,432 affecting lease 299 00:10:04,432 --> 00:10:05,330 leasing rates for the 300 00:10:05,330 --> 00:10:06,868 small businesses. 301 00:10:06,868 --> 00:10:09,304 So if appointed, I would like to 302 00:10:09,304 --> 00:10:11,206 be one of the small business 303 00:10:11,206 --> 00:10:12,807 voices that helps show the 304 00:10:12,807 --> 00:10:14,876 balance before just looking at 305 00:10:14,876 --> 00:10:17,946 data and maps and all of the 306 00:10:17,946 --> 00:10:19,381 expansions that we can really 307 00:10:19,381 --> 00:10:20,782 look at these changes and make 308 00:10:20,782 --> 00:10:22,984 sure they're equitable for the 309 00:10:22,984 --> 00:10:24,119 spaller businesses, the -- 310 00:10:24,119 --> 00:10:25,387 smaller businesses and the 311 00:10:25,387 --> 00:10:26,821 larger businesses and the 312 00:10:26,821 --> 00:10:27,455 homeowners all around. 313 00:10:27,455 --> 00:10:27,889 >> Vice Mayor McAllen: great. 314 00:10:27,889 --> 00:10:28,457 Thank you so much. 315 00:10:28,457 --> 00:10:29,290 >> thank you. 316 00:10:29,290 --> 00:10:31,226 >> Vice Mayor McAllen: with, 317 00:10:31,226 --> 00:10:34,226 that just a reminder, council, 318 00:10:34,495 --> 00:10:36,565 we have two openings and I will 319 00:10:36,565 --> 00:10:38,767 begin with COUNCILMAN Kwasman. 320 00:10:38,767 --> 00:10:40,767 Your vote? 321 00:10:45,340 --> 00:10:47,340 >> Councilmember Kwasman: my 322 00:10:50,345 --> 00:10:51,120 vote is for sean paul olivier. 323 00:10:51,120 --> 00:10:53,381 >> Vice Mayor McAllen: you get 324 00:10:53,381 --> 00:10:53,598 two votes. 325 00:10:53,598 --> 00:10:55,598 Sorry. 326 00:10:56,184 --> 00:10:58,184 >> Councilmember Kwasman: and 327 00:10:58,220 --> 00:10:58,820 amanda wigal-schlosser. 328 00:10:58,820 --> 00:11:00,122 >> Vice Mayor McAllen: thank 329 00:11:00,122 --> 00:11:02,122 you. 330 00:11:02,124 --> 00:11:02,691 And COUNCILWOMAN Whitehead. 331 00:11:02,691 --> 00:11:04,691 >> Councilmember Whitehead: 332 00:11:06,694 --> 00:11:08,430 sean olivier and amanda 333 00:11:08,430 --> 00:11:10,165 wigal-schlosser -- I'm just as 334 00:11:10,165 --> 00:11:10,621 bad as you as pronouncing her 335 00:11:10,621 --> 00:11:12,601 name. 336 00:11:12,601 --> 00:11:14,235 She knows who I'm talking about. 337 00:11:14,235 --> 00:11:15,300 Schlosser. 338 00:11:15,300 --> 00:11:16,710 Thank you. 339 00:11:16,710 --> 00:11:18,471 >> Vice Mayor McAllen: okay. 340 00:11:19,841 --> 00:11:20,409 And then COUNCILMAN Graham. 341 00:11:20,409 --> 00:11:22,409 >> Councilmember Graham: i 342 00:11:22,978 --> 00:11:26,480 will vote for the same two. 343 00:11:26,480 --> 00:11:26,548 >> Vice Mayor McAllen: and 344 00:11:26,548 --> 00:11:27,682 COUNCILWOMAN Dubauskas? 345 00:11:27,682 --> 00:11:29,682 >> Councilmember Dubauskas: 346 00:11:35,691 --> 00:11:36,257 same. 347 00:11:36,257 --> 00:11:38,657 >> Vice Mayor McAllen: and 348 00:11:45,467 --> 00:11:46,435 COUNCILWOMAN Littlefield? 349 00:11:46,435 --> 00:11:48,835 COUNCILWOMAN Littlefield, do you 350 00:11:53,800 --> 00:11:55,800 hear me? 351 00:11:55,177 --> 00:11:55,944 I have a feeling that's her 352 00:11:55,944 --> 00:11:57,790 calling back maybe. 353 00:11:57,790 --> 00:12:00,790 With that, there are enough 354 00:12:00,382 --> 00:12:00,615 votes for majority; is that 355 00:12:00,615 --> 00:12:01,349 correct? 356 00:12:01,349 --> 00:12:04,653 >> Clerk Lane: vice mayor, if we 357 00:12:04,653 --> 00:12:04,954 can get your vote just for the 358 00:12:04,954 --> 00:12:05,587 record. 359 00:12:05,587 --> 00:12:07,923 >> Vice Mayor McAllen: I'm so 360 00:12:07,923 --> 00:12:10,325 the record, mine are for the 361 00:12:10,325 --> 00:12:13,325 same sean paul olivier and 362 00:12:15,997 --> 00:12:17,997 amanda wigal-schlosser. 363 00:12:18,000 --> 00:12:21,600 And with that, it looks like 364 00:12:21,703 --> 00:12:23,138 sean paul olivier and amanda 365 00:12:23,138 --> 00:12:25,138 wigal-schlosser are appointed. 366 00:12:28,710 --> 00:12:28,911 Thank you. 367 00:12:28,911 --> 00:12:30,813 Okay. 368 00:12:30,813 --> 00:12:33,416 The next commission is actually 369 00:12:33,416 --> 00:12:35,750 the board of adjustment the 370 00:12:35,750 --> 00:12:38,554 board of adjustment is a quasi 371 00:12:38,554 --> 00:12:40,456 judicial body that hears 372 00:12:40,456 --> 00:12:41,657 variance requests and 373 00:12:41,657 --> 00:12:43,926 interpretation in decisions and 374 00:12:43,926 --> 00:12:45,926 decides on administrative 375 00:12:46,929 --> 00:12:47,263 decisions or zoning 376 00:12:47,263 --> 00:12:49,980 requirements. 377 00:12:49,980 --> 00:12:50,320 Julian anderson has withdrawn 378 00:12:50,320 --> 00:12:52,320 herself from consideration. 379 00:12:55,370 --> 00:12:57,439 There is only one vacancy. 380 00:12:57,439 --> 00:12:58,107 >> oh. 381 00:12:58,107 --> 00:13:00,542 >> Vice Mayor McAllen: there is 382 00:13:00,542 --> 00:13:00,809 one vacancy and there is one 383 00:13:00,809 --> 00:13:02,809 nominee. 384 00:13:03,120 --> 00:13:06,481 That being said, the nominee is 385 00:13:06,481 --> 00:13:06,749 ed peaser who is here in the 386 00:13:06,749 --> 00:13:07,850 audience. 387 00:13:07,850 --> 00:13:09,385 If you would like to come and 388 00:13:09,385 --> 00:13:12,985 speak also, ed, your name, your 389 00:13:24,667 --> 00:13:25,968 address and your qualifications. 390 00:13:25,968 --> 00:13:27,836 >> thank you, vice 391 00:13:27,836 --> 00:13:29,705 vice mayor. 392 00:13:29,705 --> 00:13:32,705 my name is ed peaser. 393 00:13:32,808 --> 00:13:33,976 I live at 8413 east rosewood 394 00:13:33,976 --> 00:13:35,644 lane in scottsdale and I have 395 00:13:35,644 --> 00:13:39,244 lived there at that address for 396 00:13:39,315 --> 00:13:41,315 60 years. 397 00:13:41,750 --> 00:13:43,386 The reason I'm interested in 398 00:13:43,386 --> 00:13:45,688 serving is because I currently 399 00:13:45,688 --> 00:13:48,230 serve on the design review board 400 00:13:48,230 --> 00:13:50,920 and my -- I was appointed into 401 00:13:50,920 --> 00:13:53,529 DECEMBER of 2023, and my term is 402 00:13:53,529 --> 00:13:55,331 up in DECEMBER of 2026. 403 00:13:55,331 --> 00:13:58,267 And I decided that I wasn't 404 00:13:58,267 --> 00:14:00,803 going to reapply for that board, 405 00:14:00,803 --> 00:14:03,539 but as a citizen's volunteer, my 406 00:14:03,539 --> 00:14:06,375 desire to serve the city in some 407 00:14:06,375 --> 00:14:07,109 way, in any way that my 408 00:14:07,109 --> 00:14:09,109 qualifications allow is 409 00:14:10,145 --> 00:14:12,145 something I desire. 410 00:14:14,817 --> 00:14:17,120 As far as my experience, I 411 00:14:17,120 --> 00:14:18,521 completed 31 years as a city of 412 00:14:18,521 --> 00:14:20,756 scottsdale employee, and after 413 00:14:20,756 --> 00:14:21,824 my requirement, a chose to 414 00:14:21,824 --> 00:14:24,824 continue to serve the city 415 00:14:26,462 --> 00:14:26,996 through volunteer work on boards 416 00:14:26,996 --> 00:14:28,996 and commissions. 417 00:14:29,265 --> 00:14:32,265 With a 58-year background in 418 00:14:32,534 --> 00:14:33,970 construction and a 42-year 419 00:14:33,970 --> 00:14:36,372 background in building codes and 420 00:14:36,372 --> 00:14:38,107 zoning ordinances I was selected 421 00:14:38,107 --> 00:14:40,276 to serve six years on the 422 00:14:40,276 --> 00:14:40,509 building advisory board of 423 00:14:40,509 --> 00:14:42,211 appeals. 424 00:14:42,211 --> 00:14:43,746 My last four years, I was 425 00:14:43,746 --> 00:14:46,146 CHAIRMAN Of that board. 426 00:14:46,149 --> 00:14:49,850 In 2023, I was selected to serve 427 00:14:49,850 --> 00:14:52,685 on the design and review board, 428 00:14:52,822 --> 00:14:53,122 and so I do have board 429 00:14:53,122 --> 00:14:55,122 experience. 430 00:14:56,659 --> 00:14:59,659 And honestly, with my historical 431 00:14:59,929 --> 00:15:01,970 knowledge of scottsdale as a 432 00:15:01,970 --> 00:15:03,199 60-year resident, I thought 433 00:15:03,199 --> 00:15:04,500 applying for the board of 434 00:15:04,500 --> 00:15:06,369 adjustment made a lot of sense. 435 00:15:06,369 --> 00:15:08,400 As far as my goals and 436 00:15:08,400 --> 00:15:09,305 priorities, I guess my first 437 00:15:09,305 --> 00:15:11,641 goal is to be sure to attend all 438 00:15:11,641 --> 00:15:13,476 the meetings. 439 00:15:13,476 --> 00:15:14,377 And, you know, honestly to see 440 00:15:14,377 --> 00:15:16,446 that everything that comes 441 00:15:16,446 --> 00:15:18,815 before the board is -- is 442 00:15:18,815 --> 00:15:21,317 recognized and to study and 443 00:15:21,317 --> 00:15:23,286 research all applications made 444 00:15:23,286 --> 00:15:25,888 to the board so that a decision 445 00:15:25,888 --> 00:15:28,858 could be made in a fair, 446 00:15:28,858 --> 00:15:29,192 knowledgeable and logical 447 00:15:29,192 --> 00:15:30,492 manner. 448 00:15:30,492 --> 00:15:31,994 And that's all I have. 449 00:15:31,994 --> 00:15:33,262 I appreciate the consideration. 450 00:15:33,262 --> 00:15:35,632 I'm happy to answer questions if 451 00:15:35,632 --> 00:15:36,232 you have them. 452 00:15:36,232 --> 00:15:36,766 >> Vice Mayor McAllen: thank 453 00:15:36,766 --> 00:15:37,500 you, ed. 454 00:15:37,500 --> 00:15:39,135 And no questions? 455 00:15:39,135 --> 00:15:40,904 With that, there's one opening 456 00:15:40,904 --> 00:15:42,904 and one candidate. 457 00:15:43,740 --> 00:15:45,750 And I will start to my left with 458 00:15:45,750 --> 00:15:45,642 COUNCILWOMAN Whitehead. 459 00:15:45,642 --> 00:15:47,642 >> Councilmember Whitehead: 460 00:15:48,244 --> 00:15:50,680 so I move to appoint MR. Peaser 461 00:15:50,680 --> 00:15:52,680 by acclamation. 462 00:15:52,948 --> 00:15:53,416 >> Councilmember Dubauskas: 463 00:15:53,416 --> 00:15:54,170 second. 464 00:15:54,170 --> 00:15:56,417 >> Vice Mayor McAllen: okay. 465 00:15:57,687 --> 00:15:58,654 All in favor. 466 00:15:58,654 --> 00:15:59,256 [Chorus of ayes] 467 00:15:59,256 --> 00:16:00,957 >> Councilmember Graham: can 468 00:16:00,957 --> 00:16:03,957 I add a few remarks. 469 00:16:05,728 --> 00:16:07,397 A couple remarks about 470 00:16:07,397 --> 00:16:08,798 MR. Peaser. 471 00:16:08,798 --> 00:16:10,467 When I first stepped my toe into 472 00:16:10,467 --> 00:16:12,435 service for the city council, 473 00:16:12,435 --> 00:16:14,435 when was that 2012? 474 00:16:14,737 --> 00:16:17,140 I was appointed to the building 475 00:16:17,140 --> 00:16:18,841 advisory board of appeals and ed 476 00:16:18,841 --> 00:16:22,441 peaser was the staff liaison at 477 00:16:23,613 --> 00:16:25,982 that time for the -- for 478 00:16:25,982 --> 00:16:27,483 B.A.B.A., building advisory 479 00:16:27,483 --> 00:16:28,651 board of appeals. 480 00:16:28,651 --> 00:16:30,721 He shaped my knowledge of so 481 00:16:30,721 --> 00:16:31,855 many issues that I had no prior 482 00:16:31,855 --> 00:16:33,790 appreciation for and so I'm -- 483 00:16:33,790 --> 00:16:35,225 I'm excited for MR. Peaser to 484 00:16:35,225 --> 00:16:37,327 serve on the board of 485 00:16:37,327 --> 00:16:38,828 adjustments. 486 00:16:38,828 --> 00:16:40,300 >> Vice Mayor McAllen: thank 487 00:16:40,300 --> 00:16:42,300 you, COUNCILMAN Graham. 488 00:16:42,566 --> 00:16:43,767 I served on the development 489 00:16:43,767 --> 00:16:45,635 review board with ed, and also 490 00:16:45,635 --> 00:16:46,200 as a former city employee 491 00:16:46,200 --> 00:16:47,370 together. 492 00:16:47,370 --> 00:16:48,571 so congratulations, sir. 493 00:16:48,571 --> 00:16:49,973 You are appointed. 494 00:16:49,973 --> 00:16:50,774 Next, we have the development 495 00:16:50,774 --> 00:16:52,743 review board. 496 00:16:52,743 --> 00:16:53,844 There's one opening. 497 00:16:53,844 --> 00:16:56,679 The purpose of the development 498 00:16:56,679 --> 00:16:57,981 review board is to review and 499 00:16:57,981 --> 00:17:00,381 approve architectural design and 500 00:17:00,517 --> 00:17:00,717 layout of proposed development 501 00:17:00,717 --> 00:17:02,352 plans. 502 00:17:02,352 --> 00:17:03,787 This includes site planning and 503 00:17:03,787 --> 00:17:05,989 the relationship of the 504 00:17:05,989 --> 00:17:08,389 development to the surrounding 505 00:17:09,259 --> 00:17:10,994 environment in community. 506 00:17:10,994 --> 00:17:11,995 Special qualifications, as 507 00:17:11,995 --> 00:17:13,863 specified in the scottsdale city 508 00:17:13,863 --> 00:17:15,599 code, the development review 509 00:17:15,599 --> 00:17:17,667 board membership consists of a 510 00:17:17,667 --> 00:17:19,336 city councilmember, a planning 511 00:17:19,336 --> 00:17:20,871 commission member, and five 512 00:17:20,871 --> 00:17:22,871 public members. 513 00:17:23,239 --> 00:17:25,700 Three of whom shall be 514 00:17:25,700 --> 00:17:26,609 architects, environmental 515 00:17:26,609 --> 00:17:28,511 scientists, landscape architects 516 00:17:28,511 --> 00:17:30,911 or persons otherwise qualified 517 00:17:31,682 --> 00:17:32,683 by design background in training 518 00:17:32,683 --> 00:17:34,618 or experience. 519 00:17:34,618 --> 00:17:36,386 And two of whom shall be land 520 00:17:36,386 --> 00:17:38,386 developers, builders or 521 00:17:42,159 --> 00:17:43,827 contractors. 522 00:17:43,827 --> 00:17:44,527 Candidate kasera has withdrawn 523 00:17:44,527 --> 00:17:46,527 from consideration. 524 00:17:48,980 --> 00:17:48,832 There is one vacancy and two 525 00:17:48,832 --> 00:17:50,832 nominees. 526 00:17:51,234 --> 00:17:52,435 Nominee joy hunt is unable to 527 00:17:52,435 --> 00:17:53,670 participate in today's 528 00:17:53,670 --> 00:17:55,405 interviews, but is still 529 00:17:55,405 --> 00:17:57,805 interested in being appointed. 530 00:17:58,575 --> 00:17:59,376 And then we also have whitney 531 00:17:59,376 --> 00:18:01,376 warman here. 532 00:18:01,445 --> 00:18:03,845 Is whitney warman here? 533 00:18:04,581 --> 00:18:05,515 No? 534 00:18:05,515 --> 00:18:06,350 >> electronically. 535 00:18:06,350 --> 00:18:06,850 >> Vice Mayor McAllen: oh, 536 00:18:06,850 --> 00:18:07,317 electronically. 537 00:18:07,317 --> 00:18:08,518 I'm so sorry. 538 00:18:08,518 --> 00:18:10,870 My apologies. 539 00:18:10,870 --> 00:18:11,555 So nominee warman, if you would 540 00:18:11,555 --> 00:18:13,257 please state your name, your 541 00:18:13,257 --> 00:18:14,658 address, how long you have lived 542 00:18:14,658 --> 00:18:15,925 in scottsdale and please include 543 00:18:15,925 --> 00:18:17,925 your qualifications. 544 00:18:18,628 --> 00:18:19,263 Thank you. 545 00:18:19,263 --> 00:18:20,264 >> great. 546 00:18:20,264 --> 00:18:22,264 Thank you. 547 00:18:23,900 --> 00:18:24,133 I live at 7422 east princeton 548 00:18:24,133 --> 00:18:26,133 avenue. 549 00:18:26,303 --> 00:18:28,271 I have lived here for -- lived 550 00:18:28,271 --> 00:18:30,140 in scottsdale for ten years. 551 00:18:30,140 --> 00:18:32,476 I am a licensed architect and 552 00:18:32,476 --> 00:18:33,543 currently working at a company 553 00:18:33,543 --> 00:18:35,543 called smith group. 554 00:18:35,812 --> 00:18:36,613 I have over 15 years of 555 00:18:36,613 --> 00:18:38,613 experience. 556 00:18:39,849 --> 00:18:41,840 My background also extends into 557 00:18:41,840 --> 00:18:41,351 landscape design and urban 558 00:18:41,351 --> 00:18:42,720 planning. 559 00:18:42,720 --> 00:18:45,356 I have designed and built a 560 00:18:45,356 --> 00:18:47,191 range of different projects from 561 00:18:47,191 --> 00:18:48,826 high rise multifamilies to small 562 00:18:48,826 --> 00:18:50,494 restaurants, museums, cultural 563 00:18:50,494 --> 00:18:52,229 centers and even single family. 564 00:18:52,229 --> 00:18:54,831 And I also volunteer for the 565 00:18:54,831 --> 00:18:55,132 board of american institute for 566 00:18:55,132 --> 00:18:56,600 architects. 567 00:18:56,600 --> 00:18:59,236 With my background, I understand 568 00:18:59,236 --> 00:19:00,871 how cities function on a 569 00:19:00,871 --> 00:19:02,406 multiple of scales I'm 570 00:19:02,406 --> 00:19:04,408 well-versed in the planning, 571 00:19:04,408 --> 00:19:06,808 development and design process. 572 00:19:07,110 --> 00:19:08,646 In my profession, I focus on the 573 00:19:08,646 --> 00:19:09,980 intricacies of how building 574 00:19:09,980 --> 00:19:11,715 environments can shape 575 00:19:11,715 --> 00:19:14,115 successful cities by creating 576 00:19:14,251 --> 00:19:16,219 places that foster connectivity, 577 00:19:16,219 --> 00:19:18,188 a sense of place, and engagement 578 00:19:18,188 --> 00:19:20,188 with our community. 579 00:19:21,124 --> 00:19:22,292 I have invested myself in this 580 00:19:22,292 --> 00:19:24,292 community, both professionally 581 00:19:24,729 --> 00:19:26,130 and personally. 582 00:19:26,130 --> 00:19:27,564 I renovated my own home. 583 00:19:27,564 --> 00:19:28,899 I have also worked with other 584 00:19:28,899 --> 00:19:31,299 scottsdale residents to invest 585 00:19:31,435 --> 00:19:32,203 in their own properties and 586 00:19:32,203 --> 00:19:34,203 renovating their homes. 587 00:19:34,605 --> 00:19:37,341 I was also the project architect 588 00:19:37,341 --> 00:19:37,874 for the scottsdale museum of the 589 00:19:37,874 --> 00:19:39,874 west expansion. 590 00:19:40,344 --> 00:19:42,345 So I have a -- I have a very 591 00:19:42,345 --> 00:19:44,214 deep appreciation for what makes 592 00:19:44,214 --> 00:19:46,516 this city special and a real 593 00:19:46,516 --> 00:19:48,385 passion for maintaining its 594 00:19:48,385 --> 00:19:49,920 culture and what it means to 595 00:19:49,920 --> 00:19:51,880 live in the desert. 596 00:19:51,880 --> 00:19:51,989 So, you know, a significant 597 00:19:51,989 --> 00:19:54,989 opportunity for the growth of 598 00:19:55,259 --> 00:19:56,260 scottsdale is elevating our 599 00:19:56,260 --> 00:19:57,828 pedestrian-scaled design, how we 600 00:19:57,828 --> 00:19:59,730 plan our streets and development 601 00:19:59,730 --> 00:20:02,133 has a direct impact on whether 602 00:20:02,133 --> 00:20:04,168 our spaces are inviting, safe,% 603 00:20:04,168 --> 00:20:06,504 worth coming back to, worth 604 00:20:06,504 --> 00:20:08,904 investing with residents, and 605 00:20:09,600 --> 00:20:09,373 with visitors, tourists, you 606 00:20:09,373 --> 00:20:10,841 know. 607 00:20:10,841 --> 00:20:12,709 So this board has a real 608 00:20:12,709 --> 00:20:14,378 opportunity to uphold high 609 00:20:14,378 --> 00:20:16,778 quality and maintain standards 610 00:20:16,813 --> 00:20:20,918 for what it means to be a 611 00:20:20,918 --> 00:20:21,152 thoughtful, desert responsive 612 00:20:21,152 --> 00:20:23,152 design. 613 00:20:23,754 --> 00:20:24,355 Scottsdale holds a very special 614 00:20:24,355 --> 00:20:25,823 heart for me. 615 00:20:25,823 --> 00:20:27,580 You know this board plays such 616 00:20:27,580 --> 00:20:28,459 an important role and I really 617 00:20:28,459 --> 00:20:31,795 want to be a part of that, give 618 00:20:31,795 --> 00:20:32,963 back to my community. 619 00:20:32,963 --> 00:20:34,632 I understand that since I do 620 00:20:34,632 --> 00:20:36,700 work at smith group, that there 621 00:20:36,700 --> 00:20:38,636 MAY be a rare occasion that I 622 00:20:38,636 --> 00:20:39,971 have to excuse myself, but I 623 00:20:39,971 --> 00:20:43,241 still hope you will consider me 624 00:20:43,241 --> 00:20:45,109 for allowing this opportunity to 625 00:20:45,109 --> 00:20:45,709 further serve my community. 626 00:20:45,709 --> 00:20:45,877 >> Vice Mayor McAllen: thank 627 00:20:45,877 --> 00:20:47,412 you. 628 00:20:47,412 --> 00:20:48,479 >> it would be an honor to lend 629 00:20:48,479 --> 00:20:49,113 my expertise. 630 00:20:49,113 --> 00:20:50,915 >> Vice Mayor McAllen: thank 631 00:20:50,915 --> 00:20:51,749 you, MS. Warman. 632 00:20:51,749 --> 00:20:53,749 COUNCILWOMAN Littlefield, are 633 00:21:01,920 --> 00:21:03,492 you on the line? 634 00:21:04,596 --> 00:21:05,563 Mary ann, it's the mayor, I'm 635 00:21:05,563 --> 00:21:06,798 here. 636 00:21:06,798 --> 00:21:09,798 >> Vice Mayor McAllen: oh, okay. 637 00:21:10,670 --> 00:21:10,401 Next in line would be COUNCILMAN 638 00:21:10,401 --> 00:21:11,235 Graham, then. 639 00:21:11,235 --> 00:21:13,635 You have a question. 640 00:21:15,140 --> 00:21:16,774 Go ahead, MS. Warman, councilor 641 00:21:16,774 --> 00:21:18,420 kwasman has a question for you. 642 00:21:18,420 --> 00:21:18,843 >> Councilmember Kwasman: 643 00:21:18,843 --> 00:21:20,244 thank you. 644 00:21:20,244 --> 00:21:21,450 Thank you, MS. Warman. 645 00:21:21,450 --> 00:21:22,680 Appreciate your application. 646 00:21:22,680 --> 00:21:24,849 I saw that you were -- you 647 00:21:24,849 --> 00:21:27,849 mentioned earlier that you were 648 00:21:30,321 --> 00:21:32,389 involved had with I.A.I. -- 649 00:21:32,389 --> 00:21:33,240 A.I.A.; is that correct? 650 00:21:33,240 --> 00:21:33,557 Yes, that's correct. 651 00:21:33,557 --> 00:21:33,758 >> Councilmember Kwasman: 652 00:21:33,758 --> 00:21:34,926 okay. 653 00:21:34,926 --> 00:21:36,126 So my question is and this will 654 00:21:36,126 --> 00:21:38,729 kind of go into -- I don't want 655 00:21:38,729 --> 00:21:40,165 you to see this as a -- as a 656 00:21:40,165 --> 00:21:40,465 question about political 657 00:21:40,465 --> 00:21:41,266 allegiance. 658 00:21:41,266 --> 00:21:41,532 I don't care who the PRESIDENT 659 00:21:41,532 --> 00:21:43,532 Is. 660 00:21:44,100 --> 00:21:46,700 I want to know kind of how your 661 00:21:46,700 --> 00:21:46,871 thought process on the 662 00:21:46,871 --> 00:21:48,272 architectural style at the 663 00:21:48,272 --> 00:21:50,908 federal level, just to show how 664 00:21:50,908 --> 00:21:51,108 that would affect the city 665 00:21:51,108 --> 00:21:53,108 level. 666 00:21:55,713 --> 00:21:57,114 So the A.I.A. Opposes the 667 00:21:57,114 --> 00:21:59,160 PRESIDENT's -- the PRESIDENT's 668 00:21:59,160 --> 00:22:01,619 plans of -- I forget what the 669 00:22:01,619 --> 00:22:02,520 name of the cliche, is it's the 670 00:22:02,520 --> 00:22:04,520 making architecture something 671 00:22:05,220 --> 00:22:07,725 again, but really pushing for 672 00:22:07,725 --> 00:22:08,726 classical architecture in the 673 00:22:08,726 --> 00:22:10,328 federal districts and I want to 674 00:22:10,328 --> 00:22:11,362 know if that's something that 675 00:22:11,362 --> 00:22:12,797 you personally would agree with, 676 00:22:12,797 --> 00:22:13,931 if you had that type of -- if 677 00:22:13,931 --> 00:22:15,866 you had that type of authority 678 00:22:15,866 --> 00:22:17,401 to vote on it, and how that 679 00:22:17,401 --> 00:22:19,270 would -- how -- where you see 680 00:22:19,270 --> 00:22:19,570 something that is uniquely 681 00:22:19,570 --> 00:22:21,570 scottsdale. 682 00:22:22,306 --> 00:22:24,900 What does that mean to you? 683 00:22:24,900 --> 00:22:24,275 >> yeah, that's a great 684 00:22:24,275 --> 00:22:26,275 question. 685 00:22:27,245 --> 00:22:27,478 And it's definitely been in a 686 00:22:27,478 --> 00:22:29,478 debate. 687 00:22:29,747 --> 00:22:31,316 You know, I mean personally, 688 00:22:31,316 --> 00:22:33,484 I'm -- I'm about time and place. 689 00:22:33,484 --> 00:22:34,853 You know, what makes sense for 690 00:22:34,853 --> 00:22:37,880 the particular facility and 691 00:22:37,880 --> 00:22:39,880 where it's located. 692 00:22:39,924 --> 00:22:42,590 so you know, putting a 693 00:22:42,590 --> 00:22:43,662 hierarchy, design aspect 694 00:22:43,662 --> 00:22:44,996 overarching that is supposed to 695 00:22:44,996 --> 00:22:46,297 encompass everything, I don't 696 00:22:46,297 --> 00:22:46,698 know if it's necessarily 697 00:22:46,698 --> 00:22:48,698 appropriate. 698 00:22:49,670 --> 00:22:51,102 It could be very appropriate for 699 00:22:51,102 --> 00:22:52,737 these conditions, where, you 700 00:22:52,737 --> 00:22:54,105 know, it's -- what does it mean 701 00:22:54,105 --> 00:22:56,400 to be american, right? 702 00:22:56,400 --> 00:22:56,274 What does it mean to design for 703 00:22:56,274 --> 00:22:57,809 america? 704 00:22:57,809 --> 00:23:01,445 You know, and I think it really 705 00:23:01,445 --> 00:23:04,716 lends to our innovation for the 706 00:23:04,716 --> 00:23:06,500 future and we should be 707 00:23:06,500 --> 00:23:07,652 designing what is going to lend 708 00:23:07,652 --> 00:23:09,720 us to be a leader in the future. 709 00:23:09,720 --> 00:23:10,622 If that's classical design, 710 00:23:10,622 --> 00:23:11,188 that's great. 711 00:23:11,188 --> 00:23:13,188 That's great. 712 00:23:13,291 --> 00:23:14,225 If that's more futuristic 713 00:23:14,225 --> 00:23:15,660 design, that's great too. 714 00:23:15,660 --> 00:23:18,660 I'm definitely more open to 715 00:23:18,830 --> 00:23:20,365 what -- what the community 716 00:23:20,365 --> 00:23:21,732 wants, what the you know, what 717 00:23:21,732 --> 00:23:22,934 the leadership wants. 718 00:23:22,934 --> 00:23:25,136 It's not really my personal 719 00:23:25,136 --> 00:23:25,570 state on what buildings should 720 00:23:25,570 --> 00:23:27,539 be done. 721 00:23:27,539 --> 00:23:29,507 It's working with the community 722 00:23:29,507 --> 00:23:31,442 and in order to pull what they 723 00:23:31,442 --> 00:23:34,445 believe is -- is best for them, 724 00:23:34,445 --> 00:23:36,810 but then also bringing in my 725 00:23:36,810 --> 00:23:39,350 expertise to help foster what is 726 00:23:39,350 --> 00:23:40,952 going to help us be successful 727 00:23:40,952 --> 00:23:41,486 from my experience. 728 00:23:41,486 --> 00:23:43,486 >> Councilmember Kwasman: 729 00:23:43,521 --> 00:23:45,921 thank you very much. 730 00:23:49,427 --> 00:23:51,827 Appreciate the elieu sedation 731 00:23:52,831 --> 00:23:53,498 and the question. 732 00:23:53,498 --> 00:23:55,100 >> Vice Mayor McAllen: with that 733 00:23:55,100 --> 00:23:57,635 I will go to the mayor for vote. 734 00:23:57,635 --> 00:23:59,738 We have one opening and two 735 00:23:59,738 --> 00:24:01,738 candidates. 736 00:24:04,977 --> 00:24:06,977 Mayor, your vote? 737 00:24:13,919 --> 00:24:16,319 >> Mayor Borowsky: joy hunt. 738 00:24:19,758 --> 00:24:21,493 -- I'm sorry, whitney warman. 739 00:24:21,493 --> 00:24:21,637 >> Vice Mayor McAllen: MR. Graha 740 00:24:21,637 --> 00:24:22,327 m. 741 00:24:22,327 --> 00:24:24,327 >> Councilmember Graham: i 742 00:24:24,796 --> 00:24:27,632 have been hearing some council, 743 00:24:27,632 --> 00:24:28,330 is that COUNCILWOMAN 744 00:24:28,330 --> 00:24:30,330 Littlefield. 745 00:24:31,136 --> 00:24:31,770 Is that her casting votes? 746 00:24:31,770 --> 00:24:33,305 >> Clerk Lane: I don't believe 747 00:24:33,305 --> 00:24:33,839 she's on right now, COUNCILMAN. 748 00:24:33,839 --> 00:24:35,839 >> Councilmember Graham: 749 00:24:38,443 --> 00:24:39,277 okay, I will do MS. Warman. 750 00:24:39,277 --> 00:24:39,611 >> Vice Mayor McAllen: councilwo 751 00:24:39,611 --> 00:24:40,611 man dubauskas? 752 00:24:40,611 --> 00:24:42,611 >> Councilmember Dubauskas: 753 00:24:42,647 --> 00:24:43,982 whitney warman. 754 00:24:43,982 --> 00:24:44,149 >> Vice Mayor McAllen: MR. Kwasm 755 00:24:44,149 --> 00:24:46,149 an. 756 00:24:49,654 --> 00:24:50,555 >> Councilmember Kwasman: joy 757 00:24:50,555 --> 00:24:51,560 hunt. 758 00:24:51,560 --> 00:24:51,623 COUNCILWOMAN Whitehead. 759 00:24:51,623 --> 00:24:52,558 >> Councilmember Whitehead: 760 00:24:52,558 --> 00:24:53,158 whitney warman. 761 00:24:53,158 --> 00:24:54,593 >> Vice Mayor McAllen: and I 762 00:24:54,593 --> 00:24:54,926 also will go with whitney 763 00:24:54,926 --> 00:24:56,926 warman. 764 00:25:00,432 --> 00:25:02,400 With that, MS. Warman, you are 765 00:25:02,400 --> 00:25:04,400 nominated. 766 00:25:11,476 --> 00:25:12,770 >> she's appointed. 767 00:25:12,770 --> 00:25:12,678 >> Vice Mayor McAllen: appointed 768 00:25:12,678 --> 00:25:14,213 >> Councilmember Littlefield: 769 00:25:14,213 --> 00:25:14,880 can you hear me now? 770 00:25:14,880 --> 00:25:15,280 >> Vice Mayor McAllen: yes, we 771 00:25:15,280 --> 00:25:16,815 can hear you now. 772 00:25:16,815 --> 00:25:17,415 Would you like to vote? 773 00:25:17,415 --> 00:25:19,415 >> Councilmember Littlefield: 774 00:25:26,225 --> 00:25:26,859 yes, joy hunt, please. 775 00:25:26,859 --> 00:25:28,260 >> Vice Mayor McAllen: shannon 776 00:25:28,260 --> 00:25:29,195 with that, whitney warman is 777 00:25:29,195 --> 00:25:30,529 still the one appointed. 778 00:25:30,529 --> 00:25:31,129 We will move on to the 779 00:25:31,129 --> 00:25:31,630 environmental advisory 780 00:25:31,630 --> 00:25:33,630 commission. 781 00:25:34,232 --> 00:25:36,000 Just a reminder to the audience, 782 00:25:36,000 --> 00:25:36,969 the mayor and COUNCILWOMAN 783 00:25:36,969 --> 00:25:39,369 Whitehead are both online. 784 00:25:43,575 --> 00:25:43,909 The environmental advisory 785 00:25:43,909 --> 00:25:44,743 commission -- 786 00:25:44,743 --> 00:25:45,444 >> you said white head. 787 00:25:45,444 --> 00:25:46,178 >> Vice Mayor McAllen: I meant 788 00:25:46,178 --> 00:25:47,312 littlefield. 789 00:25:47,312 --> 00:25:49,140 My apologies. 790 00:25:49,140 --> 00:25:51,140 The environmental advisory 791 00:25:51,160 --> 00:25:51,817 commission provides guidance on 792 00:25:51,817 --> 00:25:53,118 prioritization of current and 793 00:25:53,118 --> 00:25:54,553 future environmental activities 794 00:25:54,553 --> 00:25:56,553 and recommends environmental 795 00:25:56,755 --> 00:25:58,890 policies to the city council. 796 00:25:58,890 --> 00:26:00,890 Special qualifications. 797 00:26:00,920 --> 00:26:01,760 As specified in the scottsdale 798 00:26:01,760 --> 00:26:04,630 city code, the membership of the 799 00:26:04,630 --> 00:26:06,565 commission shall reflect both 800 00:26:06,565 --> 00:26:08,565 scientific, professional 801 00:26:08,834 --> 00:26:11,234 backgrounds in environmental and 802 00:26:12,700 --> 00:26:14,390 sustainability-related fields 803 00:26:14,390 --> 00:26:15,140 and nonscientific interests 804 00:26:15,140 --> 00:26:15,774 representing representatives 805 00:26:15,774 --> 00:26:16,541 from the business community and 806 00:26:16,541 --> 00:26:18,941 the community at large. 807 00:26:19,712 --> 00:26:22,548 The code does not dictate a 808 00:26:22,548 --> 00:26:24,816 precise number of members with 809 00:26:24,816 --> 00:26:25,217 scientific versus nonscientific 810 00:26:25,217 --> 00:26:27,217 backgrounds there. 811 00:26:30,122 --> 00:26:30,389 Is one vacancy and four 812 00:26:30,389 --> 00:26:32,389 nominees. 813 00:26:32,858 --> 00:26:35,858 The nominees are philip allsop, 814 00:26:36,395 --> 00:26:38,764 brandon putnam, serena tacho, 815 00:26:38,764 --> 00:26:40,299 who will be online 816 00:26:40,299 --> 00:26:42,299 electronically, and terence 817 00:26:43,168 --> 00:26:43,535 winters who will be joining us 818 00:26:43,535 --> 00:26:45,535 electronically. 819 00:26:45,938 --> 00:26:46,238 With that, we'll start with 820 00:26:46,238 --> 00:26:48,238 MR. Allsop. 821 00:26:54,914 --> 00:26:55,214 Are you here? 822 00:26:55,214 --> 00:26:55,681 >> okay. 823 00:26:55,681 --> 00:26:57,681 Thank you. 824 00:26:58,517 --> 00:26:59,318 It's a pleasure to be here. 825 00:26:59,318 --> 00:27:01,190 I'm phil allsop. 826 00:27:01,190 --> 00:27:01,220 I lived in scottsdale for 20 827 00:27:01,220 --> 00:27:02,755 years. 828 00:27:02,755 --> 00:27:06,355 We moved down here from detroit, 829 00:27:06,526 --> 00:27:08,894 for my job as C.E.O. Of the 830 00:27:08,894 --> 00:27:11,894 frank lloyd wright foundation at 831 00:27:14,660 --> 00:27:16,135 based at taliesin west. 832 00:27:16,135 --> 00:27:19,735 The reason I want to participate 833 00:27:23,408 --> 00:27:23,809 in the environmental advisory 834 00:27:23,809 --> 00:27:25,809 commission. 835 00:27:27,780 --> 00:27:28,547 It's a very sensitive type of 836 00:27:28,547 --> 00:27:30,947 engagement with community and 837 00:27:33,190 --> 00:27:35,190 with policymakers. 838 00:27:35,854 --> 00:27:38,254 My background started off, 839 00:27:38,358 --> 00:27:40,226 actually, as an architect 840 00:27:40,226 --> 00:27:40,659 becoming an architect in the 841 00:27:40,659 --> 00:27:42,428 U.K. 842 00:27:42,428 --> 00:27:44,297 thanks to my mom, the draw of 843 00:27:44,297 --> 00:27:45,497 science and biology drew me into 844 00:27:45,497 --> 00:27:46,799 the field of environmental 845 00:27:46,799 --> 00:27:49,768 physics at the university of 846 00:27:49,768 --> 00:27:51,937 wales and also complex systems. 847 00:27:51,937 --> 00:27:55,274 In the united states, I spent 848 00:27:55,274 --> 00:27:57,142 most of my time in the -- at the 849 00:27:57,142 --> 00:27:59,542 intersection of human habitat, 850 00:28:00,112 --> 00:28:02,512 public health, and environmental 851 00:28:02,815 --> 00:28:03,448 neuroscience and complex 852 00:28:03,448 --> 00:28:05,448 systems. 853 00:28:07,653 --> 00:28:09,870 I also serve on the board of the 854 00:28:09,870 --> 00:28:09,389 royal institute of british 855 00:28:09,389 --> 00:28:10,389 architects. 856 00:28:10,389 --> 00:28:12,124 I think they think I know 857 00:28:12,124 --> 00:28:13,826 something about the field, 858 00:28:13,826 --> 00:28:15,695 although I'm not a practicing 859 00:28:15,695 --> 00:28:17,695 architect here. 860 00:28:19,732 --> 00:28:21,267 And the work that I do in -- in 861 00:28:21,267 --> 00:28:24,300 looking at public health data 862 00:28:24,300 --> 00:28:26,300 and environmental neuroscience 863 00:28:26,405 --> 00:28:28,540 data points very, very clearly 864 00:28:28,540 --> 00:28:31,510 to the role that our habitat, 865 00:28:31,510 --> 00:28:33,512 that the city that we inhabit, 866 00:28:33,512 --> 00:28:36,148 the role that it has on our 867 00:28:36,148 --> 00:28:37,583 lives, how complex a system it 868 00:28:37,583 --> 00:28:41,783 is and how carefully we need to 869 00:28:42,188 --> 00:28:43,756 work and collaborate with city 870 00:28:43,756 --> 00:28:46,156 leaders, community groups, and 871 00:28:46,325 --> 00:28:47,961 everyone else in academia too, 872 00:28:47,961 --> 00:28:50,961 to arrive at better directions 873 00:28:51,564 --> 00:28:52,970 for the future, because it's 874 00:28:52,970 --> 00:28:53,999 important. 875 00:28:53,999 --> 00:28:57,599 I think some of the priorities 876 00:28:58,571 --> 00:29:00,806 that we should look at and deal 877 00:29:00,806 --> 00:29:01,974 with are -- I will make 878 00:29:01,974 --> 00:29:03,974 recommendations for, include 879 00:29:04,577 --> 00:29:06,246 urban heat, water, and the 880 00:29:06,246 --> 00:29:08,247 general idea of livability, 881 00:29:08,247 --> 00:29:08,515 which is very a very complex 882 00:29:08,515 --> 00:29:10,500 question. 883 00:29:10,500 --> 00:29:10,916 So that's me. 884 00:29:10,916 --> 00:29:11,584 Thank you. 885 00:29:11,584 --> 00:29:12,818 >> Vice Mayor McAllen: thank you 886 00:29:12,818 --> 00:29:14,653 for your time. 887 00:29:14,653 --> 00:29:14,987 Does anyone have any questions? 888 00:29:14,987 --> 00:29:16,987 Okay. 889 00:29:17,723 --> 00:29:19,723 Thank you, sir. 890 00:29:29,802 --> 00:29:31,700 Next is brandon putnam. 891 00:29:31,700 --> 00:29:34,700 >> good afternoon, my name is 892 00:29:35,400 --> 00:29:36,442 brandon putnam, a 12 year 893 00:29:36,442 --> 00:29:38,978 resident of south scottsdale on 894 00:29:38,978 --> 00:29:40,613 east virginia road and adopt a 895 00:29:40,613 --> 00:29:41,280 road volunteer for the city. 896 00:29:41,280 --> 00:29:42,915 I'm currently a park 897 00:29:42,915 --> 00:29:45,850 superintendent for the city of 898 00:29:45,850 --> 00:29:46,419 chandler with 15 years managing 899 00:29:46,419 --> 00:29:47,853 parks, stormwater 900 00:29:47,853 --> 00:29:49,589 infrastructure, and capital 901 00:29:49,589 --> 00:29:50,890 projects across three arizona 902 00:29:50,890 --> 00:29:51,490 cities. 903 00:29:51,490 --> 00:29:52,458 I want to serve on this 904 00:29:52,458 --> 00:29:55,458 commission because the work in 905 00:29:55,828 --> 00:29:57,163 front of it right now sits 906 00:29:57,163 --> 00:29:58,130 squarely inside my operations 907 00:29:58,130 --> 00:30:00,130 and maintenance experience. 908 00:30:01,234 --> 00:30:03,869 On water conservation, I have 909 00:30:03,869 --> 00:30:05,869 implemented smart irrigation 910 00:30:05,938 --> 00:30:08,700 controllers, systemwide park and 911 00:30:08,700 --> 00:30:09,342 landscape irrigation mapping and 912 00:30:09,342 --> 00:30:10,543 assembled teams of technicians 913 00:30:10,543 --> 00:30:12,543 to maintain them. 914 00:30:14,246 --> 00:30:15,915 I led nonfunctional turf and 915 00:30:15,915 --> 00:30:18,315 stormwater basins across those 916 00:30:18,651 --> 00:30:19,719 three cities, the same 917 00:30:19,719 --> 00:30:22,119 initiatives this commission is 918 00:30:27,270 --> 00:30:28,428 currently working through. 919 00:30:28,428 --> 00:30:30,163 Also a current initiative is 920 00:30:30,163 --> 00:30:33,163 large volume waters where I 921 00:30:37,603 --> 00:30:38,710 managed water at the peoria 922 00:30:38,710 --> 00:30:39,372 sports complex. 923 00:30:39,372 --> 00:30:42,508 So I understand this from the 924 00:30:42,508 --> 00:30:46,780 operators seat, as well as the 925 00:30:46,780 --> 00:30:47,480 policy seat. 926 00:30:47,480 --> 00:30:49,480 On waste reduction. 927 00:30:49,716 --> 00:30:52,116 It redirected landfill spending 928 00:30:52,285 --> 00:30:52,518 back into park maintenance 929 00:30:52,518 --> 00:30:54,518 budgets. 930 00:30:54,921 --> 00:30:55,988 I understand the development of 931 00:30:55,988 --> 00:30:57,924 K.P.I.S for asset life cycles 932 00:30:57,924 --> 00:30:59,259 and water use. 933 00:30:59,259 --> 00:31:01,995 The same cost per unit thinking 934 00:31:01,995 --> 00:31:02,595 that should apply to any future 935 00:31:02,595 --> 00:31:03,129 discussions this commission 936 00:31:03,129 --> 00:31:05,129 takes up. 937 00:31:06,799 --> 00:31:07,733 If selected, my approach is 938 00:31:07,733 --> 00:31:08,301 simple. 939 00:31:08,301 --> 00:31:10,301 Every recommendation should 940 00:31:11,505 --> 00:31:13,239 answer what it costs, what it 941 00:31:13,239 --> 00:31:15,410 saves, and whether it can be 942 00:31:15,410 --> 00:31:16,943 maintained once implemented. 943 00:31:16,943 --> 00:31:20,147 I have spent my career finding 944 00:31:20,147 --> 00:31:21,147 the efficient path, not the 945 00:31:21,147 --> 00:31:22,448 aspirational one and that's what 946 00:31:22,448 --> 00:31:25,448 I bring to this commission. 947 00:31:26,385 --> 00:31:28,540 Thank you for your 948 00:31:28,540 --> 00:31:29,388 consideration. 949 00:31:29,388 --> 00:31:29,690 >> Vice Mayor McAllen: thank you 950 00:31:29,690 --> 00:31:30,991 MR. Putman? 951 00:31:30,991 --> 00:31:33,991 Thank you for your time. 952 00:31:35,896 --> 00:31:36,496 >> thank you. 953 00:31:36,496 --> 00:31:38,896 >> Vice Mayor McAllen: okay. 954 00:31:39,932 --> 00:31:41,901 City clerk, do we have serena 955 00:31:41,901 --> 00:31:44,104 tacho on the line? 956 00:31:44,104 --> 00:31:44,704 >> yes, it's tacho, yes. 957 00:31:44,704 --> 00:31:45,471 >> Vice Mayor McAllen: okay. 958 00:31:45,471 --> 00:31:47,471 Please go ahead. 959 00:31:47,507 --> 00:31:49,475 >> hi, my name is serena tacho. 960 00:31:49,475 --> 00:31:51,745 I have lived in scottsdale for 961 00:31:51,745 --> 00:31:54,280 all 25 years of my life. 962 00:31:54,280 --> 00:31:56,149 I live in 2612 north 71st 963 00:31:56,149 --> 00:31:56,449 71st street in scottsdale, 964 00:31:56,449 --> 00:31:58,318 arizona. 965 00:31:58,318 --> 00:31:59,486 And I am inned in the 966 00:31:59,486 --> 00:32:00,720 environmental advisory 967 00:32:00,720 --> 00:32:02,588 commission because of my love, 968 00:32:02,588 --> 00:32:04,324 not just for scottsdale, but the 969 00:32:04,324 --> 00:32:06,724 environment and the earth. 970 00:32:07,194 --> 00:32:08,962 I graduated APRIL 2026 for audio 971 00:32:08,962 --> 00:32:10,397 engineering as I'm only 25, I 972 00:32:10,397 --> 00:32:12,465 dedicate my life and time to 973 00:32:12,465 --> 00:32:14,865 fight for the city. 974 00:32:14,934 --> 00:32:18,534 And fighting for any issues that 975 00:32:18,905 --> 00:32:20,139 MAY come our way by being on 976 00:32:20,139 --> 00:32:21,107 constant alert for anything that 977 00:32:21,107 --> 00:32:22,943 would affect our land. 978 00:32:22,943 --> 00:32:24,177 I'm very motivated. 979 00:32:24,177 --> 00:32:25,712 I have so much passion for the 980 00:32:25,712 --> 00:32:28,112 environment and protecting it. 981 00:32:28,114 --> 00:32:29,883 I have a lot of drive and 982 00:32:29,883 --> 00:32:31,500 eagerness to change, not just 983 00:32:31,500 --> 00:32:33,253 for any generation but for those 984 00:32:33,253 --> 00:32:33,520 to come in keeping arizona 985 00:32:33,520 --> 00:32:35,520 beautiful. 986 00:32:36,223 --> 00:32:39,223 I am currently volunteering at 987 00:32:39,326 --> 00:32:41,294 pinnacle peak park and my main 988 00:32:41,294 --> 00:32:42,462 concern is protecting our 989 00:32:42,462 --> 00:32:43,796 wildlife environment from data 990 00:32:43,796 --> 00:32:44,998 centers and I'm very open to 991 00:32:44,998 --> 00:32:47,998 hearing what all the community 992 00:32:48,769 --> 00:32:50,170 has concerns with and helping 993 00:32:50,170 --> 00:32:52,570 just keep scottsdale beautiful. 994 00:32:53,540 --> 00:32:55,540 And that's me. 995 00:32:55,642 --> 00:32:55,909 >> Vice Mayor McAllen: thank you 996 00:32:55,909 --> 00:32:57,744 serena. 997 00:32:57,744 --> 00:32:58,812 Any questions for serena. 998 00:32:58,812 --> 00:32:59,412 >> thank you. 999 00:32:59,412 --> 00:32:59,913 >> Vice Mayor McAllen: thank 1000 00:32:59,913 --> 00:33:01,913 you. 1001 00:33:03,750 --> 00:33:04,351 We also have terence winters 1002 00:33:04,351 --> 00:33:06,351 participating electronically. 1003 00:33:08,254 --> 00:33:08,922 Terence, go ahead. 1004 00:33:08,922 --> 00:33:10,757 >> thank you. 1005 00:33:10,757 --> 00:33:14,357 I'm interested in serving on the 1006 00:33:16,596 --> 00:33:18,364 commission because I have lived 1007 00:33:18,364 --> 00:33:20,764 for 37 years in scottsdale. 1008 00:33:21,635 --> 00:33:24,635 I live at 48209 north 107th 1009 00:33:24,838 --> 00:33:25,105 way in the far north desert 1010 00:33:25,105 --> 00:33:26,673 mountain. 1011 00:33:26,673 --> 00:33:27,308 I would like to find a way to 1012 00:33:27,308 --> 00:33:28,708 help the city. 1013 00:33:28,708 --> 00:33:29,843 I think it's the finest place in 1014 00:33:29,843 --> 00:33:31,440 the world to live. 1015 00:33:31,440 --> 00:33:34,644 I certainly would like to help 1016 00:33:34,681 --> 00:33:36,650 to keep it that way. 1017 00:33:36,650 --> 00:33:39,252 The commission is a very good 1018 00:33:39,252 --> 00:33:41,354 fit in my skills and experience 1019 00:33:41,354 --> 00:33:42,522 I'm a scientist turned 1020 00:33:42,522 --> 00:33:44,922 businessman with a bachelor's 1021 00:33:46,693 --> 00:33:49,530 and a Ph.D. In chemistry 1022 00:33:49,530 --> 00:33:50,964 university of wales, which was 1023 00:33:50,964 --> 00:33:53,964 the same university that the 1024 00:33:55,569 --> 00:33:57,204 other englishman a couple ago 1025 00:33:57,204 --> 00:33:59,204 attended. 1026 00:33:59,873 --> 00:34:01,175 This gives me the background and 1027 00:34:01,175 --> 00:34:03,575 education to understand and 1028 00:34:04,645 --> 00:34:07,450 contribute to the commission. 1029 00:34:07,347 --> 00:34:10,347 My experience is that two 1030 00:34:10,651 --> 00:34:12,860 science-based companies goodyear 1031 00:34:12,860 --> 00:34:13,320 and daimler chrysler 1032 00:34:13,320 --> 00:34:14,588 organizations, initially in the 1033 00:34:14,588 --> 00:34:15,220 research and then the chemical 1034 00:34:15,220 --> 00:34:17,220 business. 1035 00:34:18,920 --> 00:34:19,726 I became an independent venture 1036 00:34:19,726 --> 00:34:22,126 capitalist in 1983, as the 1037 00:34:22,563 --> 00:34:24,330 general partner in five venture 1038 00:34:24,330 --> 00:34:26,767 capital funds in denver and then 1039 00:34:26,767 --> 00:34:28,735 in phoenix, scottsdale. 1040 00:34:28,735 --> 00:34:31,472 We focused on company formation 1041 00:34:31,472 --> 00:34:34,408 and early stage investing in the 1042 00:34:34,408 --> 00:34:36,808 medical and chemical fields. 1043 00:34:37,143 --> 00:34:39,546 I finished my career as C.E.O. 1044 00:34:39,546 --> 00:34:42,546 Of one of our companies. 1045 00:34:42,650 --> 00:34:44,551 I have certainly experienced the 1046 00:34:44,551 --> 00:34:46,551 increasingly important emergence 1047 00:34:47,821 --> 00:34:48,222 of environmental factors in 1048 00:34:48,222 --> 00:34:50,222 business. 1049 00:34:50,690 --> 00:34:51,458 I have no specific agenda for 1050 00:34:51,458 --> 00:34:53,458 the commission. 1051 00:34:55,529 --> 00:34:57,397 My primary goal is to apply 1052 00:34:57,397 --> 00:35:00,397 common sense science to the 1053 00:35:00,667 --> 00:35:01,100 issues that the commission will 1054 00:35:01,100 --> 00:35:03,100 grapple with. 1055 00:35:03,637 --> 00:35:05,372 I have done this frequently 1056 00:35:05,372 --> 00:35:06,807 throughout my career. 1057 00:35:06,807 --> 00:35:10,407 I would happy to answer your 1058 00:35:10,744 --> 00:35:11,345 questions. 1059 00:35:11,345 --> 00:35:11,945 >> Vice Mayor McAllen: thank 1060 00:35:11,945 --> 00:35:13,470 you, MR. Winters. 1061 00:35:13,470 --> 00:35:13,247 Any questions for him? 1062 00:35:13,247 --> 00:35:15,247 Okay. 1063 00:35:15,883 --> 00:35:18,151 Thank you so much. 1064 00:35:18,151 --> 00:35:19,352 >> Councilmember Kwasman: I 1065 00:35:19,352 --> 00:35:20,220 have a concern comment. 1066 00:35:20,220 --> 00:35:22,489 >> Vice Mayor McAllen: councilma 1067 00:35:22,489 --> 00:35:22,756 n kwasman has a general 1068 00:35:22,756 --> 00:35:23,357 question. 1069 00:35:23,357 --> 00:35:25,357 >> Councilmember Kwasman: 1070 00:35:25,960 --> 00:35:26,960 this is a general. 1071 00:35:26,960 --> 00:35:28,529 Had I'm saying there are 1072 00:35:28,529 --> 00:35:30,530 coincidences in life, but if it 1073 00:35:30,530 --> 00:35:33,330 were two -- you know two, or 1074 00:35:33,330 --> 00:35:34,134 three beijing, you know, 1075 00:35:34,134 --> 00:35:35,201 educated individuals who want to 1076 00:35:35,201 --> 00:35:36,536 get on our environmental 1077 00:35:36,536 --> 00:35:37,638 commission, we would think that 1078 00:35:37,638 --> 00:35:38,305 there might be something going 1079 00:35:38,305 --> 00:35:39,940 on here. 1080 00:35:39,940 --> 00:35:40,807 So what is with the british 1081 00:35:40,807 --> 00:35:42,677 invasion? 1082 00:35:42,677 --> 00:35:43,100 I just don't -- I just want some 1083 00:35:43,100 --> 00:35:44,444 clarity. 1084 00:35:44,444 --> 00:35:44,979 I'm just asking questions. 1085 00:35:44,979 --> 00:35:46,179 That's okay. 1086 00:35:46,179 --> 00:35:47,948 You don't need to answer. 1087 00:35:47,948 --> 00:35:49,249 Thank you for applying. 1088 00:35:49,249 --> 00:35:51,352 >> Vice Mayor McAllen: okay. 1089 00:35:51,352 --> 00:35:53,352 >> well, invaded in 1967. 1090 00:35:54,187 --> 00:35:55,723 And I became a citizen in 1973. 1091 00:35:55,723 --> 00:35:59,923 So I don't think it's a british 1092 00:36:00,193 --> 00:36:02,620 invasion. 1093 00:36:02,620 --> 00:36:02,762 [Off microphone comment] 1094 00:36:02,762 --> 00:36:04,131 >> Vice Mayor McAllen: thank you 1095 00:36:04,131 --> 00:36:05,332 so much, MR. Winters. 1096 00:36:05,332 --> 00:36:07,332 We appreciate it. 1097 00:36:09,570 --> 00:36:10,504 Okay with that, I will start 1098 00:36:10,504 --> 00:36:12,504 with COUNCILWOMAN Littlefield, 1099 00:36:18,178 --> 00:36:21,178 are you on the line? 1100 00:36:22,650 --> 00:36:23,250 COUNCILWOMAN Littlefield? 1101 00:36:23,250 --> 00:36:25,250 Okay. 1102 00:36:28,956 --> 00:36:32,556 Mayor, are you on the line? 1103 00:36:33,995 --> 00:36:35,462 >> Mayor Borowsky: I am, fill 1104 00:36:35,462 --> 00:36:36,960 allsop. 1105 00:36:36,960 --> 00:36:36,897 >> Vice Mayor McAllen: okay. 1106 00:36:36,897 --> 00:36:38,231 Phil allsop. 1107 00:36:38,231 --> 00:36:39,533 And COUNCILMAN Graham? 1108 00:36:39,533 --> 00:36:41,533 >> Councilmember Graham: 1109 00:36:41,802 --> 00:36:43,802 MS. Winters. 1110 00:36:44,338 --> 00:36:47,338 Sorry -- sorry MR. Winters. 1111 00:36:47,808 --> 00:36:48,142 MR. Winters. 1112 00:36:48,142 --> 00:36:49,343 >> yes. 1113 00:36:49,343 --> 00:36:50,110 >> Vice Mayor McAllen: oh, he's 1114 00:36:50,110 --> 00:36:51,979 voting, sir. 1115 00:36:51,979 --> 00:36:52,646 >> I'm sorry. 1116 00:36:52,646 --> 00:36:53,130 >> Vice Mayor McAllen: councilwo 1117 00:36:53,130 --> 00:36:53,613 man dubauskas. 1118 00:36:53,613 --> 00:36:55,613 >> Councilmember Dubauskas: 1119 00:36:58,352 --> 00:36:59,987 terence winters. 1120 00:36:59,987 --> 00:37:00,721 COUNCILMAN Kwasman. 1121 00:37:00,721 --> 00:37:02,721 >> Councilmember Kwasman: 1122 00:37:04,225 --> 00:37:04,892 MR. Winters as well. 1123 00:37:04,892 --> 00:37:05,826 >> Vice Mayor McAllen: councilwo 1124 00:37:05,826 --> 00:37:07,826 man whitehead. 1125 00:37:08,395 --> 00:37:08,762 >> Councilmember Whitehead: 1126 00:37:08,762 --> 00:37:09,364 brandon putman. 1127 00:37:09,364 --> 00:37:12,364 >> Vice Mayor McAllen: and I 1128 00:37:12,433 --> 00:37:13,100 will vote for brandon putnam 1129 00:37:13,100 --> 00:37:14,835 myself. 1130 00:37:14,835 --> 00:37:18,205 Kathy, are you on the line? 1131 00:37:18,205 --> 00:37:20,205 COUNCILWOMAN Littlefield? 1132 00:37:20,208 --> 00:37:22,210 >> Clerk Lane: she's dropped off 1133 00:37:22,210 --> 00:37:23,110 temporarily, vice mayor. 1134 00:37:23,110 --> 00:37:23,277 >> Vice Mayor McAllen: thank 1135 00:37:23,277 --> 00:37:24,345 you. 1136 00:37:24,345 --> 00:37:27,945 So with, that it looks like 1137 00:37:29,216 --> 00:37:29,483 terence winters will be 1138 00:37:29,483 --> 00:37:30,840 appointed. 1139 00:37:30,840 --> 00:37:31,819 >> Clerk Lane: vice mayor, 1140 00:37:31,819 --> 00:37:33,153 actually the appointee has to 1141 00:37:33,153 --> 00:37:35,153 have four votes. 1142 00:37:36,557 --> 00:37:39,557 so terence winters and brandon 1143 00:37:40,495 --> 00:37:41,161 putnam will go to a runoff. 1144 00:37:41,161 --> 00:37:42,130 >> Vice Mayor McAllen: and will 1145 00:37:42,130 --> 00:37:45,130 we do that right now? 1146 00:37:48,200 --> 00:37:49,771 I will start with. 1147 00:37:49,771 --> 00:37:50,371 >> Clerk Lane: just one second. 1148 00:37:50,371 --> 00:37:52,339 >> Vice Mayor McAllen: okay. 1149 00:37:52,339 --> 00:37:56,539 >> I can't get my mouse to work 1150 00:37:59,446 --> 00:38:00,470 today. 1151 00:38:00,470 --> 00:38:00,949 >> Vice Mayor McAllen: okay. 1152 00:38:00,949 --> 00:38:02,949 COUNCILWOMAN Whitehead. 1153 00:38:03,217 --> 00:38:05,217 >> Councilmember Whitehead: 1154 00:38:06,530 --> 00:38:08,530 brandon putman. 1155 00:38:14,495 --> 00:38:15,163 >> Vice Mayor McAllen: mayor? 1156 00:38:15,163 --> 00:38:15,730 >> Mayor Borowsky: MR. Winters. 1157 00:38:15,730 --> 00:38:15,873 >> Vice Mayor McAllen: MR. Graha 1158 00:38:15,873 --> 00:38:16,397 m? 1159 00:38:16,397 --> 00:38:18,397 >> Councilmember Graham: 1160 00:38:18,933 --> 00:38:19,600 MR. Winters. 1161 00:38:19,600 --> 00:38:19,967 >> Vice Mayor McAllen: councilwo 1162 00:38:19,967 --> 00:38:20,534 man dubauskas. 1163 00:38:20,534 --> 00:38:22,534 >> Councilmember Dubauskas: 1164 00:38:22,937 --> 00:38:24,672 terence winters. 1165 00:38:24,672 --> 00:38:24,972 >> Councilmember Kwasman: 1166 00:38:24,972 --> 00:38:25,906 MR. Winters. 1167 00:38:25,906 --> 00:38:28,242 >> Vice Mayor McAllen: and I 1168 00:38:28,242 --> 00:38:30,177 vote for MR. Putnam. 1169 00:38:30,177 --> 00:38:30,611 Okay with that, MR. Winters is 1170 00:38:30,611 --> 00:38:32,611 appointed. 1171 00:38:41,322 --> 00:38:43,322 Thank you all. 1172 00:38:44,758 --> 00:38:45,590 Next we have the human relations 1173 00:38:45,590 --> 00:38:47,590 commission. 1174 00:38:47,294 --> 00:38:48,262 The human relations commission, 1175 00:38:48,262 --> 00:38:49,764 acts APRIL advisor. 1176 00:38:49,764 --> 00:38:52,467 And there's ways to encourage 1177 00:38:52,467 --> 00:38:54,200 mutual respect and understanding 1178 00:38:54,200 --> 00:38:55,636 amongst people in scottsdale. 1179 00:38:55,636 --> 00:38:56,137 There's one vacancy and four 1180 00:38:56,137 --> 00:38:58,137 nominees. 1181 00:39:04,278 --> 00:39:06,881 The nominees are arpana ajith. 1182 00:39:06,881 --> 00:39:09,281 Paul epstein, katie Mcginty, 1183 00:39:10,751 --> 00:39:12,751 and rutherford pascal. 1184 00:39:14,355 --> 00:39:14,722 And ajith is participating 1185 00:39:14,722 --> 00:39:16,722 electronically. 1186 00:39:28,690 --> 00:39:29,203 Could you go ahead, please? 1187 00:39:29,203 --> 00:39:30,305 >> Clerk Lane: vice mayor, it 1188 00:39:30,305 --> 00:39:33,700 appears that that candidate is 1189 00:39:33,700 --> 00:39:33,608 not on the line. 1190 00:39:33,608 --> 00:39:35,309 >> Vice Mayor McAllen: okay. 1191 00:39:35,309 --> 00:39:37,278 Then MR. Epstein is unable to 1192 00:39:37,278 --> 00:39:39,113 participate in today's 1193 00:39:39,113 --> 00:39:39,914 interviews, but would like to be 1194 00:39:39,914 --> 00:39:41,914 considered still. 1195 00:39:42,850 --> 00:39:43,684 So we will move on to appointee 1196 00:39:43,684 --> 00:39:45,684 katie Mcginty. 1197 00:39:49,924 --> 00:39:50,127 Are you here? 1198 00:39:50,127 --> 00:39:52,127 Okay. 1199 00:39:55,697 --> 00:39:55,930 What about rutherford pascal. 1200 00:39:55,930 --> 00:39:56,431 Please. 1201 00:39:56,431 --> 00:39:58,431 Please correct me. 1202 00:39:58,499 --> 00:39:59,133 I'm happy to be corrected. 1203 00:39:59,133 --> 00:39:59,300 >> no. 1204 00:39:59,300 --> 00:40:01,300 No. 1205 00:40:04,973 --> 00:40:06,574 I'm good. 1206 00:40:06,574 --> 00:40:08,420 >> my name is rutherford pascal. 1207 00:40:08,420 --> 00:40:08,810 I have been in scottsdale for 1208 00:40:08,810 --> 00:40:10,810 six years. 1209 00:40:11,579 --> 00:40:11,812 I have lived here six years this 1210 00:40:11,812 --> 00:40:13,448 time. 1211 00:40:13,448 --> 00:40:15,448 Eight years before. 1212 00:40:19,870 --> 00:40:20,388 Arizona state grad. 1213 00:40:20,388 --> 00:40:23,657 Why do I want this role? 1214 00:40:23,657 --> 00:40:24,920 Why did I put in for this human 1215 00:40:24,920 --> 00:40:25,427 relationsy? 1216 00:40:25,427 --> 00:40:26,827 Spent 35 years in corporate 1217 00:40:26,827 --> 00:40:28,462 america building teams and I 1218 00:40:28,462 --> 00:40:29,831 think building communities is 1219 00:40:29,831 --> 00:40:32,231 similar to building teams. 1220 00:40:33,680 --> 00:40:34,202 I think they want three things, 1221 00:40:34,202 --> 00:40:35,637 right? 1222 00:40:35,637 --> 00:40:37,272 They want to be respected. 1223 00:40:37,272 --> 00:40:39,373 People want to be respected. 1224 00:40:39,373 --> 00:40:40,708 People want to be heard and 1225 00:40:40,708 --> 00:40:41,476 trusted and they want to -- they 1226 00:40:41,476 --> 00:40:43,476 want to help. 1227 00:40:48,383 --> 00:40:49,217 They want to know how can I help 1228 00:40:49,217 --> 00:40:51,617 make scottsdale even better. 1229 00:40:51,853 --> 00:40:52,853 That's what I want to bring to 1230 00:40:52,853 --> 00:40:56,453 this role because that's what I 1231 00:40:56,491 --> 00:40:57,792 did for 35 years in corporate 1232 00:40:57,792 --> 00:40:59,792 america. 1233 00:41:05,567 --> 00:41:09,167 So again, the experience I had 1234 00:41:10,972 --> 00:41:11,206 is building teams with those 1235 00:41:11,206 --> 00:41:12,373 people. 1236 00:41:12,373 --> 00:41:13,808 And I have the experience and if 1237 00:41:13,808 --> 00:41:16,544 you are building teams, you are 1238 00:41:16,544 --> 00:41:18,544 building situations. 1239 00:41:25,387 --> 00:41:26,521 You have lived through every 1240 00:41:26,521 --> 00:41:27,656 situation, I have been through. 1241 00:41:27,656 --> 00:41:28,757 I think I can make the community 1242 00:41:28,757 --> 00:41:29,924 of the scottsdale even stronger 1243 00:41:29,924 --> 00:41:32,193 because of that experience. 1244 00:41:32,193 --> 00:41:33,862 And the top issues, I do not 1245 00:41:33,862 --> 00:41:35,863 know the top issues. 1246 00:41:35,863 --> 00:41:37,832 I don't know the top issues, but 1247 00:41:37,832 --> 00:41:40,668 what I -- but I will tell you 1248 00:41:40,668 --> 00:41:42,303 what I would do is listen, then 1249 00:41:42,303 --> 00:41:44,473 learn, and then put together a 1250 00:41:44,473 --> 00:41:44,706 plan that works. 1251 00:41:44,706 --> 00:41:46,208 Right? 1252 00:41:46,208 --> 00:41:48,208 So it's lizening 1253 00:41:48,776 --> 00:41:49,578 listening to the 1254 00:41:49,578 --> 00:41:50,846 community is the first thing I 1255 00:41:50,846 --> 00:41:51,947 would do and then I would put 1256 00:41:51,947 --> 00:41:52,813 together a plan and then grow 1257 00:41:52,813 --> 00:41:54,813 from there. 1258 00:42:03,900 --> 00:42:03,658 So that's it. 1259 00:42:03,658 --> 00:42:03,858 Million dollars thank you so 1260 00:42:03,858 --> 00:42:04,192 much. 1261 00:42:04,192 --> 00:42:06,270 Any questions? 1262 00:42:06,270 --> 00:42:09,631 At this time, we will vote and 1263 00:42:09,631 --> 00:42:09,898 I'll start with COUNCILWOMAN 1264 00:42:09,898 --> 00:42:11,898 Dubauskas. 1265 00:42:17,939 --> 00:42:19,707 >> Councilmember Dubauskas: 1266 00:42:19,707 --> 00:42:20,410 MR. Rutherford and katie 1267 00:42:20,410 --> 00:42:20,809 Mcginty. 1268 00:42:20,809 --> 00:42:23,809 >> Vice Mayor McAllen: we only 1269 00:42:24,790 --> 00:42:24,379 have one opening. 1270 00:42:24,379 --> 00:42:26,379 MR. Kwasman. 1271 00:42:28,483 --> 00:42:28,783 >> Councilmember Kwasman: 1272 00:42:28,783 --> 00:42:29,450 rutherford. 1273 00:42:29,450 --> 00:42:30,718 >> Vice Mayor McAllen: councilwo 1274 00:42:30,718 --> 00:42:31,653 man whitehead. 1275 00:42:31,653 --> 00:42:33,388 >> Councilmember Whitehead: 1276 00:42:33,388 --> 00:42:34,210 rutherford pascal. 1277 00:42:34,210 --> 00:42:36,421 >> Vice Mayor McAllen: mayor? 1278 00:42:38,326 --> 00:42:38,994 Are you on the line? 1279 00:42:38,994 --> 00:42:40,994 >> Mayor Borowsky: katie 1280 00:42:41,950 --> 00:42:41,697 Mcginty. 1281 00:42:41,697 --> 00:42:43,640 >> Vice Mayor McAllen: okay. 1282 00:42:43,640 --> 00:42:44,232 And is COUNCILWOMAN Littlefield 1283 00:42:44,232 --> 00:42:46,232 back on? 1284 00:42:46,634 --> 00:42:47,602 COUNCILWOMAN Littlefield? 1285 00:42:47,602 --> 00:42:48,103 >> Councilmember Littlefield: 1286 00:42:48,103 --> 00:42:50,103 I am on. 1287 00:42:53,241 --> 00:42:54,576 And I would vote for katie 1288 00:42:54,576 --> 00:42:55,843 Mcginty. 1289 00:42:55,843 --> 00:42:56,244 >> Vice Mayor McAllen: and 1290 00:42:56,244 --> 00:42:58,244 COUNCILMAN Graham? 1291 00:43:00,148 --> 00:43:00,481 >> Councilmember Graham: 1292 00:43:00,481 --> 00:43:01,116 mr. Pascal. 1293 00:43:01,116 --> 00:43:04,116 >> Vice Mayor McAllen: and the 1294 00:43:05,220 --> 00:43:07,556 vice mayor votes for MR. Pascal. 1295 00:43:07,556 --> 00:43:07,789 With that, MR. Pascal, awe 1296 00:43:07,789 --> 00:43:08,590 pointed. 1297 00:43:08,590 --> 00:43:10,590 Thank you. 1298 00:43:11,993 --> 00:43:14,993 And thank you all for 1299 00:43:17,365 --> 00:43:18,900 volunteering. 1300 00:43:18,900 --> 00:43:19,401 Next, we have the industrial 1301 00:43:19,401 --> 00:43:21,102 development authority. 1302 00:43:21,102 --> 00:43:21,970 There is one opening. 1303 00:43:21,970 --> 00:43:23,271 The industrial development 1304 00:43:23,271 --> 00:43:25,174 authority, the I.D.A. Was 1305 00:43:25,174 --> 00:43:27,676 incorporated by the state in 1306 00:43:27,676 --> 00:43:28,644 1983h is and is legally an 1307 00:43:28,644 --> 00:43:30,379 independent political 1308 00:43:30,379 --> 00:43:32,779 jurisdiction of the state. 1309 00:43:33,481 --> 00:43:35,217 Its primary purpose is to issue 1310 00:43:35,217 --> 00:43:37,752 tax exempt bonds for certain 1311 00:43:37,752 --> 00:43:39,488 types of private development, 1312 00:43:39,488 --> 00:43:41,488 primarily smaller manufacturing 1313 00:43:41,556 --> 00:43:41,856 facilities and nonprofit 1314 00:43:41,856 --> 00:43:43,856 facilities. 1315 00:43:47,996 --> 00:43:50,996 For the purpose of attracting 1316 00:43:52,668 --> 00:43:54,435 new economic activity. 1317 00:43:54,435 --> 00:43:56,671 There's no formal requirements. 1318 00:43:56,671 --> 00:43:58,730 Areas of technical expertise but 1319 00:43:58,730 --> 00:44:00,375 given the nature of the work 1320 00:44:00,375 --> 00:44:01,910 that I.D.A. Conducts, it's 1321 00:44:01,910 --> 00:44:04,310 suggested that members be 1322 00:44:04,546 --> 00:44:07,215 comfortable with working -- with 1323 00:44:07,215 --> 00:44:08,183 detailed financial formulas, 1324 00:44:08,183 --> 00:44:10,183 feasibility studies and 1325 00:44:11,190 --> 00:44:13,190 financial projections. 1326 00:44:17,826 --> 00:44:19,327 Carter stout and charles kofron 1327 00:44:19,327 --> 00:44:21,196 have withdrawn. 1328 00:44:21,196 --> 00:44:22,897 There are one vacancies and two 1329 00:44:22,897 --> 00:44:25,297 nominees, the nominees are 1330 00:44:25,333 --> 00:44:25,601 michelle gardner and valentin 1331 00:44:25,601 --> 00:44:26,868 hernandez. 1332 00:44:26,868 --> 00:44:28,303 Michelle gardner is unable to 1333 00:44:28,303 --> 00:44:30,303 participate in today's 1334 00:44:30,372 --> 00:44:32,140 interviews, but is still 1335 00:44:32,140 --> 00:44:32,407 interested and wishes to be 1336 00:44:32,407 --> 00:44:34,407 appointed. 1337 00:44:35,100 --> 00:44:35,210 With that is valentin hernandez 1338 00:44:35,210 --> 00:44:37,210 here? 1339 00:44:48,356 --> 00:44:50,356 Please? 1340 00:44:51,359 --> 00:44:53,359 >> aisle valentin hernandez, 1341 00:44:53,829 --> 00:44:55,431 2615 north hayden road, unit 1342 00:44:55,431 --> 00:44:57,566 106, I have been there 26 years. 1343 00:44:57,566 --> 00:45:00,200 A little bit of my education. 1344 00:45:00,200 --> 00:45:01,837 I have arizona state university 1345 00:45:01,837 --> 00:45:02,337 undergrad, housing urban 1346 00:45:02,337 --> 00:45:04,306 development. 1347 00:45:04,306 --> 00:45:05,507 Master's in business 1348 00:45:05,507 --> 00:45:07,276 importantly what I want to focus 1349 00:45:07,276 --> 00:45:08,844 on is my experience. 1350 00:45:08,844 --> 00:45:10,445 I cut my teeth here at the city 1351 00:45:10,445 --> 00:45:12,845 of scottsdale in economic 1352 00:45:14,490 --> 00:45:17,180 development in the mid-'90s 1353 00:45:17,180 --> 00:45:18,921 working on lo arcos and so 1354 00:45:18,921 --> 00:45:21,156 that's where I first got my 1355 00:45:21,156 --> 00:45:21,456 teeth cut there on the economic 1356 00:45:21,456 --> 00:45:22,525 development. 1357 00:45:22,525 --> 00:45:24,626 Since then, I have also worked 1358 00:45:24,626 --> 00:45:26,262 for the arizona commerce 1359 00:45:26,262 --> 00:45:27,562 authority, business attraction, 1360 00:45:27,562 --> 00:45:29,732 bringing businesses to arizona, 1361 00:45:29,732 --> 00:45:32,267 not only that, but also managing 1362 00:45:32,267 --> 00:45:33,468 statutory incentives and 1363 00:45:33,468 --> 00:45:35,468 providing recommendations to 1364 00:45:36,872 --> 00:45:38,106 sandra watson, the C.E.O. For 1365 00:45:38,106 --> 00:45:39,508 the discretionary funding. 1366 00:45:39,508 --> 00:45:39,942 I have done a lot of deals 1367 00:45:39,942 --> 00:45:41,942 there. 1368 00:45:42,744 --> 00:45:45,744 Also because of fiduciary sides 1369 00:45:47,983 --> 00:45:49,651 of the I.D.A., ernst & young, I 1370 00:45:49,651 --> 00:45:51,386 did a few years there. 1371 00:45:51,386 --> 00:45:54,986 Part of that was doing due 1372 00:45:56,124 --> 00:45:57,193 diligence, feasibility, those 1373 00:45:57,193 --> 00:45:59,193 types of analysis. 1374 00:45:59,962 --> 00:46:00,396 One of our clients was state's 1375 00:46:00,396 --> 00:46:02,130 pension fund. 1376 00:46:02,130 --> 00:46:03,933 Part of our job there was to 1377 00:46:03,933 --> 00:46:06,134 underwrite, do the due diligence 1378 00:46:06,134 --> 00:46:08,703 for a lost their investments. 1379 00:46:08,703 --> 00:46:10,306 We were a third-party consultant 1380 00:46:10,306 --> 00:46:11,507 for that. 1381 00:46:11,507 --> 00:46:13,242 So 20 years of my experience has 1382 00:46:13,242 --> 00:46:14,843 been in the advisory arena. 1383 00:46:14,843 --> 00:46:16,478 And one the big issues facing 1384 00:46:16,478 --> 00:46:18,113 the board, I feel there hasn't 1385 00:46:18,113 --> 00:46:20,820 been a project done in 15 years 1386 00:46:20,820 --> 00:46:22,518 but I know that's not a knock on 1387 00:46:22,518 --> 00:46:24,687 the board of the current I.D.A. 1388 00:46:24,687 --> 00:46:28,190 I know edgar and the C.E.O. Have 1389 00:46:28,190 --> 00:46:29,910 been making strides and getting 1390 00:46:29,910 --> 00:46:31,293 reorganized and get out there. 1391 00:46:31,293 --> 00:46:33,362 I want to help out there and git 1392 00:46:33,362 --> 00:46:34,363 out in front leveraging my 1393 00:46:34,363 --> 00:46:35,698 experience and network to make 1394 00:46:35,698 --> 00:46:37,232 sure we have deals come into the 1395 00:46:37,232 --> 00:46:38,500 city and get the ball rolling 1396 00:46:38,500 --> 00:46:40,369 and make slur 1397 00:46:40,369 --> 00:46:41,369 sure we have a 1398 00:46:41,369 --> 00:46:42,738 prominent deal flow. 1399 00:46:42,738 --> 00:46:43,972 >> thank you MR. Hernandez. 1400 00:46:43,972 --> 00:46:44,573 Any questions? 1401 00:46:44,573 --> 00:46:45,907 >> Vice Mayor McAllen: with 1402 00:46:45,907 --> 00:46:47,276 that, I will start the voting 1403 00:46:47,276 --> 00:46:49,276 with COUNCILMAN Kwasman. 1404 00:46:50,412 --> 00:46:52,810 >> Councilmember Kwasman: 1405 00:46:52,810 --> 00:46:55,810 yeah, I will absolutely valentin 1406 00:46:55,985 --> 00:46:56,818 hernandez. 1407 00:46:56,818 --> 00:46:58,487 >> Vice Mayor McAllen: councilwo 1408 00:46:58,487 --> 00:47:00,487 man dubauskas. 1409 00:47:06,762 --> 00:47:07,290 >> Councilmember Dubauskas: 1410 00:47:07,290 --> 00:47:09,290 hernandez. 1411 00:47:09,832 --> 00:47:10,166 >> Councilmember Graham: 1412 00:47:10,166 --> 00:47:10,833 MR. Hernandez. 1413 00:47:10,833 --> 00:47:11,200 >> Vice Mayor McAllen: councilwo 1414 00:47:11,200 --> 00:47:11,800 man littlefield. 1415 00:47:11,800 --> 00:47:13,800 >> Councilmember Littlefield: 1416 00:47:15,203 --> 00:47:16,639 many hernandez. 1417 00:47:16,639 --> 00:47:17,206 >> Vice Mayor McAllen: mayor. 1418 00:47:17,206 --> 00:47:17,906 >> Mayor Borowsky: MR. Hernandez 1419 00:47:17,906 --> 00:47:18,607 >> Councilmember Whitehead: 1420 00:47:18,607 --> 00:47:19,208 valentin hernandez. 1421 00:47:19,208 --> 00:47:20,909 >> Vice Mayor McAllen: and I 1422 00:47:20,909 --> 00:47:23,909 will vote for MR. Hernandez. 1423 00:47:24,980 --> 00:47:26,282 Well, MR. Hernandez, you are 1424 00:47:26,282 --> 00:47:26,548 unanimously appointed. 1425 00:47:26,548 --> 00:47:27,683 Thank you. 1426 00:47:27,683 --> 00:47:28,985 And thank you to the other 1427 00:47:28,985 --> 00:47:30,985 candidate. 1428 00:47:31,653 --> 00:47:32,421 With that, we move on to the 1429 00:47:32,421 --> 00:47:34,421 library board. 1430 00:47:35,157 --> 00:47:35,624 The library board has two 1431 00:47:35,624 --> 00:47:37,624 openings. 1432 00:47:37,659 --> 00:47:39,940 The library board advises city 1433 00:47:39,940 --> 00:47:40,162 council on general policy 1434 00:47:40,162 --> 00:47:41,730 relating to program, services 1435 00:47:41,730 --> 00:47:44,730 and future development of the 1436 00:47:49,605 --> 00:47:51,605 scottsdale public library 1437 00:47:51,607 --> 00:47:53,607 system. 1438 00:47:54,644 --> 00:47:57,440 Enid seiden has withdrawn. 1439 00:47:58,213 --> 00:47:59,615 There are two vacancies and six 1440 00:47:59,615 --> 00:48:02,615 nominees, they are douglas con 1441 00:48:03,586 --> 00:48:04,854 knowly, matthew farber, jeff 1442 00:48:04,854 --> 00:48:06,854 flancer, russell langbecker, 1443 00:48:08,691 --> 00:48:10,760 emily nalven and vernon noronha. 1444 00:48:10,760 --> 00:48:13,760 With that MR. Con knowly 1445 00:48:14,263 --> 00:48:15,197 conolivierly is 1446 00:48:15,197 --> 00:48:16,265 participating electronically. 1447 00:48:16,265 --> 00:48:17,900 Are you there? 1448 00:48:17,900 --> 00:48:19,900 >> I am, yes. 1449 00:48:20,200 --> 00:48:22,338 >> any name is doug con knowly. 1450 00:48:22,338 --> 00:48:23,472 I have been a resident of 1451 00:48:23,472 --> 00:48:25,872 scottsdale for ten years. 1452 00:48:27,309 --> 00:48:27,777 I live on east coleo drive, 1453 00:48:27,777 --> 00:48:29,411 85260. 1454 00:48:29,411 --> 00:48:30,913 I -- I'm interested in being on 1455 00:48:30,913 --> 00:48:33,820 the library board because I feel 1456 00:48:33,820 --> 00:48:35,518 that the library is an excellent 1457 00:48:35,518 --> 00:48:39,118 resource we have but I believe 1458 00:48:42,358 --> 00:48:43,393 it's underused by a large swath 1459 00:48:43,393 --> 00:48:45,393 of the population. 1460 00:48:47,596 --> 00:48:47,963 Think we have a small group of 1461 00:48:47,963 --> 00:48:49,565 users. 1462 00:48:49,565 --> 00:48:51,965 I'm enthusiastic about arizona 1463 00:48:52,435 --> 00:48:55,271 history, local authors and I 1464 00:48:55,271 --> 00:48:57,390 think those need to be pulled on 1465 00:48:57,390 --> 00:48:58,975 the board, as well and I think 1466 00:48:58,975 --> 00:48:59,208 that also I'm the father of six 1467 00:48:59,208 --> 00:49:01,208 kids. 1468 00:49:01,611 --> 00:49:03,345 We use the library extensively. 1469 00:49:03,345 --> 00:49:04,480 Sometimes we even get the books 1470 00:49:04,480 --> 00:49:06,480 returned on time. 1471 00:49:06,849 --> 00:49:10,449 I have got a background in 1472 00:49:12,454 --> 00:49:14,854 finance and investor services. 1473 00:49:14,857 --> 00:49:15,900 I have degrees in economics and 1474 00:49:15,900 --> 00:49:17,900 math. 1475 00:49:18,561 --> 00:49:20,229 I think at some point 1476 00:49:20,229 --> 00:49:21,764 considerations to budget 1477 00:49:21,764 --> 00:49:25,364 resources will be relevant and I 1478 00:49:26,869 --> 00:49:28,300 work with people from all 1479 00:49:28,300 --> 00:49:30,272 backgrounds and I think that's 1480 00:49:30,272 --> 00:49:31,707 what I bring to the table. 1481 00:49:31,707 --> 00:49:32,575 Additionally I want to lean into 1482 00:49:32,575 --> 00:49:33,910 the staff that's already there. 1483 00:49:33,910 --> 00:49:35,478 I have been treated great, 1484 00:49:35,478 --> 00:49:37,413 courtesy and respect by all the 1485 00:49:37,413 --> 00:49:38,414 people whether I had -- whether 1486 00:49:38,414 --> 00:49:40,582 it's been something easy or 1487 00:49:40,582 --> 00:49:40,816 whether it's been constructive 1488 00:49:40,816 --> 00:49:42,816 comment. 1489 00:49:43,653 --> 00:49:44,487 So I hope to be partners with 1490 00:49:44,487 --> 00:49:46,220 them going forward. 1491 00:49:46,220 --> 00:49:46,355 Thank you for your 1492 00:49:46,355 --> 00:49:47,690 consideration. 1493 00:49:47,690 --> 00:49:49,458 >> Vice Mayor McAllen: thank 1494 00:49:49,458 --> 00:49:51,294 you, MR. Connolly. 1495 00:49:51,294 --> 00:49:54,831 And next we have matthew farber 1496 00:49:54,831 --> 00:49:56,165 who is unable to participate in 1497 00:49:56,165 --> 00:49:58,367 today's interviews but is still 1498 00:49:58,367 --> 00:50:00,767 interested in being appointed. 1499 00:50:06,909 --> 00:50:09,645 Next, we have jeff flancer. 1500 00:50:09,645 --> 00:50:11,180 Oh, the friends pronunciation. 1501 00:50:11,180 --> 00:50:14,180 My name is jeff flancer. 1502 00:50:14,283 --> 00:50:15,885 By the way, thank you vice 1503 00:50:15,885 --> 00:50:18,285 mayor, mayor, councilmembers and 1504 00:50:18,788 --> 00:50:19,210 my address is 5901 east lewis 1505 00:50:19,210 --> 00:50:21,210 avenue. 1506 00:50:21,357 --> 00:50:23,930 I owe a lot to the library. 1507 00:50:23,930 --> 00:50:24,226 I graduated from the culinary 1508 00:50:24,226 --> 00:50:26,562 institute of america in new 1509 00:50:26,562 --> 00:50:28,397 york, and went on to own my own 1510 00:50:28,397 --> 00:50:31,397 restaurants in the '90s. 1511 00:50:32,235 --> 00:50:32,568 I owned a cafe in santa fe, new 1512 00:50:32,568 --> 00:50:33,937 mexico. 1513 00:50:33,937 --> 00:50:35,471 My wife stayed at home with our 1514 00:50:35,471 --> 00:50:37,339 two young children and after 1515 00:50:37,339 --> 00:50:38,441 rent, food, utilities, there 1516 00:50:38,441 --> 00:50:40,643 wasn't much for books. 1517 00:50:40,643 --> 00:50:42,412 So I went to the library. 1518 00:50:42,412 --> 00:50:44,470 One thing I learned there was 1519 00:50:44,470 --> 00:50:45,882 how to manage money. 1520 00:50:45,882 --> 00:50:48,118 That's a big part of why I'm 1521 00:50:48,118 --> 00:50:49,953 able to stand here today retired 1522 00:50:49,953 --> 00:50:52,155 and ready to serve. 1523 00:50:52,155 --> 00:50:55,155 Quite literally, the library is 1524 00:50:56,260 --> 00:50:56,251 the best education money can't 1525 00:50:56,251 --> 00:50:57,827 buy. 1526 00:50:57,827 --> 00:50:59,895 I believe in a mission so much 1527 00:50:59,895 --> 00:51:01,630 that I have named the library in 1528 00:51:01,630 --> 00:51:02,732 my estate plan. 1529 00:51:02,732 --> 00:51:04,330 I want the library to keep 1530 00:51:04,330 --> 00:51:06,135 helping people the way the 1531 00:51:06,135 --> 00:51:06,436 library helped me and serving on 1532 00:51:06,436 --> 00:51:08,436 - 1533 00:51:08,504 --> 00:51:11,708 the board is a way to give back 1534 00:51:11,708 --> 00:51:14,108 now not just later. 1535 00:51:14,977 --> 00:51:16,613 I bring 32 years of running 1536 00:51:16,613 --> 00:51:18,613 restaurant business, meeting 1537 00:51:18,715 --> 00:51:20,715 payroll, managing budgets, 1538 00:51:20,850 --> 00:51:21,852 leading staff, serving the 1539 00:51:21,852 --> 00:51:23,852 public. 1540 00:51:24,987 --> 00:51:25,488 I also bring board and civic 1541 00:51:25,488 --> 00:51:27,488 experience. 1542 00:51:29,892 --> 00:51:30,493 i serve two terms on the arizona 1543 00:51:30,493 --> 00:51:32,493 restaurant association board. 1544 00:51:34,597 --> 00:51:35,932 I'm the past PRESIDENT Of my 1545 00:51:35,932 --> 00:51:37,633 commercial building association. 1546 00:51:37,633 --> 00:51:38,568 Today I'm PRESIDENT Of my 1547 00:51:38,568 --> 00:51:40,568 neighborhood association. 1548 00:51:41,704 --> 00:51:43,439 And I also completed gilbert 1549 00:51:43,439 --> 00:51:44,307 leadership in 2011 and I'm 1550 00:51:44,307 --> 00:51:46,707 currently enrolled in the 1551 00:51:47,543 --> 00:51:49,543 scottsdale leadership class 41. 1552 00:51:50,513 --> 00:51:52,140 My first priority is to learn. 1553 00:51:52,140 --> 00:51:53,750 So what -- what the board has 1554 00:51:53,750 --> 00:51:55,652 done, what is happening and why. 1555 00:51:55,652 --> 00:51:58,154 I don't come with an agenda. 1556 00:51:58,154 --> 00:51:59,589 I will listen first and once I 1557 00:51:59,589 --> 00:52:01,925 understand the issues, I will 1558 00:52:01,925 --> 00:52:03,930 add value wherever my business 1559 00:52:03,930 --> 00:52:03,560 or community experience can 1560 00:52:03,560 --> 00:52:05,161 help. 1561 00:52:05,161 --> 00:52:05,762 Thank you. 1562 00:52:05,762 --> 00:52:06,396 >> Vice Mayor McAllen: thank 1563 00:52:06,396 --> 00:52:08,396 you. 1564 00:52:09,132 --> 00:52:09,532 Any questions? 1565 00:52:09,532 --> 00:52:09,732 No? 1566 00:52:09,732 --> 00:52:11,732 Okay. 1567 00:52:13,169 --> 00:52:16,169 Our next candidate is russell 1568 00:52:17,573 --> 00:52:19,509 langbecker. 1569 00:52:19,509 --> 00:52:21,845 >> hello, good afternoon, my 1570 00:52:21,845 --> 00:52:24,245 name is rissel langbecker. 1571 00:52:25,248 --> 00:52:25,414 I didn't grow up here in the 1572 00:52:25,414 --> 00:52:27,414 U.S. 1573 00:52:27,884 --> 00:52:30,854 I was born and grow for 30 years 1574 00:52:30,854 --> 00:52:32,288 in venezuela and I live here for 1575 00:52:32,288 --> 00:52:34,288 the last 22 years. 1576 00:52:34,524 --> 00:52:37,127 I live in the same house. 1577 00:52:37,127 --> 00:52:40,127 This is my second country. 1578 00:52:42,399 --> 00:52:45,368 I live 8746 east san marino 1579 00:52:45,368 --> 00:52:47,368 drive. 1580 00:52:47,570 --> 00:52:50,940 And I'm trying to go back. 1581 00:52:50,940 --> 00:52:53,509 I graduated in -- as a chemical 1582 00:52:53,509 --> 00:52:55,445 engineering and I have my second 1583 00:52:55,445 --> 00:52:58,848 degree is a master's in process 1584 00:52:58,848 --> 00:53:00,717 and creating the whole system. 1585 00:53:00,717 --> 00:53:04,687 I think the library is a great 1586 00:53:04,687 --> 00:53:07,230 place that we have to maintain, 1587 00:53:07,230 --> 00:53:08,191 but we also have to develop and 1588 00:53:08,191 --> 00:53:10,794 move with the society that we 1589 00:53:10,794 --> 00:53:12,794 have right now. 1590 00:53:13,463 --> 00:53:13,963 Today, the kids have the 1591 00:53:13,963 --> 00:53:15,963 computer on 1592 00:53:21,104 --> 00:53:22,873 computers on their hands I try 1593 00:53:22,873 --> 00:53:25,241 with my kids went to the library 1594 00:53:25,241 --> 00:53:26,876 every single welcome for any 1595 00:53:26,876 --> 00:53:28,876 excuse possible. 1596 00:53:37,321 --> 00:53:39,956 I also help on the school essay school susd. 1597 00:53:39,956 --> 00:53:43,160 Every single year I was part or 1598 00:53:43,160 --> 00:53:44,940 the room mom, anything. 1599 00:53:44,940 --> 00:53:46,429 So she understood that the 1600 00:53:46,429 --> 00:53:49,320 country she have is because 1601 00:53:49,320 --> 00:53:49,499 people take their time to give 1602 00:53:49,499 --> 00:53:51,499 it. 1603 00:53:53,971 --> 00:53:54,304 I have been lucky enough to 1604 00:53:54,304 --> 00:53:56,304 don't work. 1605 00:53:57,907 --> 00:53:59,475 So I spend my time trying to be 1606 00:53:59,475 --> 00:54:01,311 volunteer. 1607 00:54:01,311 --> 00:54:03,790 And I believe that the 1608 00:54:03,790 --> 00:54:03,446 structures can always become 1609 00:54:03,446 --> 00:54:05,446 better. 1610 00:54:08,852 --> 00:54:09,853 With new ideas they impart to 1611 00:54:09,853 --> 00:54:11,522 our society. 1612 00:54:11,522 --> 00:54:12,423 That's it. 1613 00:54:12,423 --> 00:54:13,890 Thank you. 1614 00:54:13,890 --> 00:54:13,323 >> Vice Mayor McAllen: thank you 1615 00:54:13,323 --> 00:54:15,323 so much. 1616 00:54:18,829 --> 00:54:21,230 And our next candidate is emily 1617 00:54:21,230 --> 00:54:21,597 nalven and she's here 1618 00:54:21,597 --> 00:54:23,597 electronically. 1619 00:54:24,901 --> 00:54:26,202 Are you on the line? 1620 00:54:26,202 --> 00:54:26,869 >> I am. 1621 00:54:26,869 --> 00:54:27,700 >> Vice Mayor McAllen: please go 1622 00:54:27,700 --> 00:54:28,305 ahead. 1623 00:54:28,305 --> 00:54:28,738 >> I want to thank the other 1624 00:54:28,738 --> 00:54:30,640 candidates. 1625 00:54:30,640 --> 00:54:32,475 They have phenomenal ideas and I 1626 00:54:32,475 --> 00:54:33,609 would be very happy if they were 1627 00:54:33,609 --> 00:54:35,445 also on the board. 1628 00:54:35,445 --> 00:54:36,179 It sounds like they bring 1629 00:54:36,179 --> 00:54:37,747 excellent backgrounds. 1630 00:54:37,747 --> 00:54:37,948 That being said, I would like to 1631 00:54:37,948 --> 00:54:39,948 serve. 1632 00:54:40,417 --> 00:54:43,417 My name is emily nalven. 1633 00:54:43,987 --> 00:54:44,287 I live at 4215 north drinkwater 1634 00:54:44,287 --> 00:54:45,655 boulevard. 1635 00:54:45,655 --> 00:54:46,889 I lived in scottsdale for three 1636 00:54:46,889 --> 00:54:47,757 years now. 1637 00:54:47,757 --> 00:54:51,270 I'm a corporate attorney and I 1638 00:54:51,270 --> 00:54:52,896 have a lot of experience running 1639 00:54:52,896 --> 00:54:55,296 public and private companies, 1640 00:54:55,432 --> 00:54:58,340 leading their boards, doing all 1641 00:54:58,340 --> 00:55:00,670 of their legal share holding 1642 00:55:00,670 --> 00:55:01,304 derivative suits, compliance, 1643 00:55:01,304 --> 00:55:02,339 et cetera. 1644 00:55:02,339 --> 00:55:05,842 In my personal life, I have 1645 00:55:05,842 --> 00:55:08,242 served on numerous boards 1646 00:55:08,679 --> 00:55:10,881 related to refugees, and related 1647 00:55:10,881 --> 00:55:12,315 to housing and being a parent. 1648 00:55:12,315 --> 00:55:13,550 And I would really like to serve 1649 00:55:13,550 --> 00:55:15,486 on the library board because I 1650 00:55:15,486 --> 00:55:16,587 think it's an incredible 1651 00:55:16,587 --> 00:55:18,355 resource and since having a 1652 00:55:18,355 --> 00:55:20,257 child in arizona, I'm using it 1653 00:55:20,257 --> 00:55:20,457 probably four to five times a 1654 00:55:20,457 --> 00:55:21,860 week. 1655 00:55:21,860 --> 00:55:23,493 And while I think it's 1656 00:55:23,493 --> 00:55:25,229 incredible, there's a couple of 1657 00:55:25,229 --> 00:55:27,431 things I have noticed with a lot 1658 00:55:27,431 --> 00:55:27,865 of use that could really be 1659 00:55:27,865 --> 00:55:29,865 improved. 1660 00:55:30,167 --> 00:55:32,503 And firstly, there's very, very 1661 00:55:32,503 --> 00:55:33,300 limited spanish-language 1662 00:55:33,300 --> 00:55:35,300 programming. 1663 00:55:35,105 --> 00:55:36,730 There's almost no 1664 00:55:36,730 --> 00:55:39,730 spanish-language woks and in a 1665 00:55:40,310 --> 00:55:43,910 county that has a large spanish 1666 00:55:44,248 --> 00:55:45,349 speaking population, to have to 1667 00:55:45,349 --> 00:55:46,651 search through not through 1668 00:55:46,651 --> 00:55:47,985 spanish it's very difficult. 1669 00:55:47,985 --> 00:55:49,520 There's very limited or no 1670 00:55:49,520 --> 00:55:51,154 summer programming, especially 1671 00:55:51,154 --> 00:55:54,154 for youth, given the climate 1672 00:55:54,992 --> 00:55:56,293 here, the library is an 1673 00:55:56,293 --> 00:55:57,527 incredible resource and place 1674 00:55:57,527 --> 00:56:00,230 for third -- third place for 1675 00:56:00,230 --> 00:56:02,265 youth and elderly and people of 1676 00:56:02,265 --> 00:56:04,268 all ages to hang out. 1677 00:56:04,268 --> 00:56:05,535 Thirdly, I see there's a lot of 1678 00:56:05,535 --> 00:56:07,404 volunteers who want to help the 1679 00:56:07,404 --> 00:56:10,404 library system, and they don't 1680 00:56:11,740 --> 00:56:12,809 seem to have a very structured, 1681 00:56:12,809 --> 00:56:14,809 unifying volunteer programming 1682 00:56:16,413 --> 00:56:17,781 group to help them give back to 1683 00:56:17,781 --> 00:56:19,750 the community. 1684 00:56:19,750 --> 00:56:21,418 And fourthly, there seems to be 1685 00:56:21,418 --> 00:56:23,386 a need for programming for 1686 00:56:23,386 --> 00:56:25,786 seniors, related to estate 1687 00:56:27,458 --> 00:56:29,326 plans, eldercare, tax advice, 1688 00:56:29,326 --> 00:56:30,293 kind of, you know, the later 1689 00:56:30,293 --> 00:56:32,129 stages of one's life. 1690 00:56:32,129 --> 00:56:34,310 And I think the library, the 1691 00:56:34,310 --> 00:56:36,267 physical space and the people 1692 00:56:36,267 --> 00:56:37,340 who it attracts would be an 1693 00:56:37,340 --> 00:56:38,335 excellent place to have that 1694 00:56:38,335 --> 00:56:38,602 type of programming and 1695 00:56:38,602 --> 00:56:40,337 resources. 1696 00:56:40,337 --> 00:56:42,473 So with that being said, I think 1697 00:56:42,473 --> 00:56:46,730 the thoughts I had or relatively 1698 00:56:47,344 --> 00:56:49,113 cost effective and easy to 1699 00:56:49,113 --> 00:56:49,980 implement and would benefit the 1700 00:56:49,980 --> 00:56:51,147 entire community. 1701 00:56:51,147 --> 00:56:51,815 Thank you. 1702 00:56:51,815 --> 00:56:52,215 >> Vice Mayor McAllen: thank 1703 00:56:52,215 --> 00:56:53,417 you, emily. 1704 00:56:53,417 --> 00:56:56,417 And with, that our next 1705 00:57:07,297 --> 00:57:09,697 candidate is vernon noronha. 1706 00:57:11,368 --> 00:57:12,803 >> hello, my name is vernon nor 1707 00:57:12,803 --> 00:57:14,803 noronha. 1708 00:57:15,339 --> 00:57:15,639 I live on mark lane in north 1709 00:57:15,639 --> 00:57:16,640 scottsdale. 1710 00:57:16,640 --> 00:57:20,777 And I have been a resident in 1711 00:57:20,777 --> 00:57:22,512 scottsdale for seven years. 1712 00:57:22,512 --> 00:57:22,846 I have library board experience 1713 00:57:22,846 --> 00:57:24,548 before. 1714 00:57:24,548 --> 00:57:27,717 When I lived in texas, I served 1715 00:57:27,717 --> 00:57:29,190 on the library board of collier 1716 00:57:29,190 --> 00:57:30,870 city, and I was PRESIDENT Of 1717 00:57:30,870 --> 00:57:32,523 that board for three years. 1718 00:57:32,523 --> 00:57:35,580 And then when we moved to 1719 00:57:35,580 --> 00:57:36,693 florida, I was on the 1720 00:57:36,693 --> 00:57:38,462 hillsborough public library and 1721 00:57:38,462 --> 00:57:40,862 that again three years. 1722 00:57:41,198 --> 00:57:42,499 And that's a much bigger 1723 00:57:42,499 --> 00:57:44,499 library, 28 branches and 1724 00:57:44,601 --> 00:57:45,468 $78 million in budget, compares 1725 00:57:45,468 --> 00:57:47,468 to our $10 million. 1726 00:57:48,906 --> 00:57:51,976 I also have a Ph.D. In 1727 00:57:51,976 --> 00:57:53,743 managerial and I work at baker 1728 00:57:53,743 --> 00:57:53,944 tilley which is an accounting 1729 00:57:53,944 --> 00:57:55,944 firm. 1730 00:57:55,979 --> 00:57:58,249 I believe like doug, I been an 1731 00:57:58,249 --> 00:58:00,249 accounting and that 1732 00:58:00,551 --> 00:58:01,652 analytical 1733 00:58:01,652 --> 00:58:04,520 mindset to the board. 1734 00:58:05,589 --> 00:58:06,190 I have been passionate about 1735 00:58:06,190 --> 00:58:08,190 libraries. 1736 00:58:11,161 --> 00:58:12,930 I think they are an extremely 1737 00:58:12,930 --> 00:58:14,398 valuable resource, accessible to 1738 00:58:14,398 --> 00:58:14,698 everyone regardless of age and 1739 00:58:14,698 --> 00:58:16,567 background. 1740 00:58:16,567 --> 00:58:19,309 I see two big issues that I 1741 00:58:19,309 --> 00:58:20,971 would like to focus on on being 1742 00:58:20,971 --> 00:58:21,338 awareness of what the library 1743 00:58:21,338 --> 00:58:23,400 offers. 1744 00:58:23,400 --> 00:58:23,874 I come across people when I'm 1745 00:58:23,874 --> 00:58:25,843 walking my dog. 1746 00:58:25,843 --> 00:58:26,710 They think libraries are just 1747 00:58:26,710 --> 00:58:28,612 collections of books. 1748 00:58:28,612 --> 00:58:31,120 We do have 400,000 physical 1749 00:58:31,448 --> 00:58:32,816 books but we have 1.6 million 1750 00:58:32,816 --> 00:58:34,816 digital items. 1751 00:58:35,286 --> 00:58:36,620 We have newspaper subscriptions 1752 00:58:36,620 --> 00:58:38,550 and meetings rooms and 1753 00:58:38,550 --> 00:58:39,489 children's events and we have a 1754 00:58:39,489 --> 00:58:41,889 careers fair this week. 1755 00:58:41,892 --> 00:58:42,859 We have technology. 1756 00:58:42,859 --> 00:58:44,950 We have so many resources 1757 00:58:44,950 --> 00:58:45,862 available to the community and 1758 00:58:45,862 --> 00:58:48,933 I -- I get the feeling that 1759 00:58:48,933 --> 00:58:51,933 people don't always know that. 1760 00:58:52,135 --> 00:58:52,436 The second issue, I think is 1761 00:58:52,436 --> 00:58:54,436 penetration. 1762 00:58:54,872 --> 00:58:56,600 We have 100,000 cardholders in 1763 00:58:56,600 --> 00:58:59,600 scottsdale out of a population 1764 00:58:59,109 --> 00:58:59,877 of about 250,000. 1765 00:58:59,877 --> 00:59:01,877 That's 40%. 1766 00:59:01,946 --> 00:59:02,513 But if you look at phoenix, 1767 00:59:02,513 --> 00:59:03,248 they're at 54%. 1768 00:59:03,248 --> 00:59:05,648 My question is why. 1769 00:59:06,160 --> 00:59:06,684 Why are they doing better in 1770 00:59:06,684 --> 00:59:08,119 terms of penetration? 1771 00:59:08,119 --> 00:59:09,320 And I would like to get to the 1772 00:59:09,320 --> 00:59:10,454 bottom of that to increase 1773 00:59:10,454 --> 00:59:10,955 penetration and increase 1774 00:59:10,955 --> 00:59:12,955 awareness. 1775 00:59:13,924 --> 00:59:15,459 So those are my two big focus 1776 00:59:15,459 --> 00:59:15,726 issues. 1777 00:59:15,726 --> 00:59:16,393 Thank you. 1778 00:59:16,393 --> 00:59:16,961 >> Vice Mayor McAllen: thank 1779 00:59:16,961 --> 00:59:18,961 you, sir. 1780 00:59:20,970 --> 00:59:23,697 With that, we will begin voting. 1781 00:59:23,767 --> 00:59:25,403 And I will start with 1782 00:59:25,403 --> 00:59:25,970 COUNCILWOMAN Whitehead. 1783 00:59:25,970 --> 00:59:27,572 >> Councilmember Whitehead: 1784 00:59:27,572 --> 00:59:29,406 thank you, vice mayor. 1785 00:59:29,406 --> 00:59:30,808 Boy, I just want to tell 1786 00:59:30,808 --> 00:59:33,711 everybody on this list to keep 1787 00:59:33,711 --> 00:59:35,246 your name in the hat, as we 1788 00:59:35,246 --> 00:59:35,613 often have too many qualified 1789 00:59:35,613 --> 00:59:37,613 people. 1790 00:59:37,981 --> 00:59:41,581 With that, for this round, I'm 1791 00:59:42,190 --> 00:59:45,619 going to vote to appoint vernon 1792 00:59:46,991 --> 00:59:47,592 noronha and emily nalven. 1793 00:59:47,592 --> 00:59:49,992 >> Vice Mayor McAllen: okay. 1794 00:59:51,728 --> 00:59:52,830 Mayor, are you on the line? 1795 00:59:52,830 --> 00:59:55,230 >> Mayor Borowsky: I am. 1796 00:59:56,934 --> 01:00:01,134 I would like to cast my vote 1797 01:00:02,840 --> 01:00:05,840 for -- let's see here. 1798 01:00:07,344 --> 01:00:07,945 MR. Connolly and MR. Flancer. 1799 01:00:07,945 --> 01:00:10,345 >> Vice Mayor McAllen: I'm 1800 01:00:11,181 --> 01:00:11,849 sorry, the second one against. 1801 01:00:11,849 --> 01:00:12,516 >> Mayor Borowsky: MR. Flancer. 1802 01:00:12,516 --> 01:00:12,684 >> Vice Mayor McAllen: oh, thank 1803 01:00:12,684 --> 01:00:14,684 you. 1804 01:00:14,686 --> 01:00:16,686 I didn't hear. 1805 01:00:16,954 --> 01:00:17,722 COUNCILWOMAN Littlefield. 1806 01:00:17,722 --> 01:00:18,389 >> Councilmember Littlefield: 1807 01:00:18,389 --> 01:00:20,389 yes thank you. 1808 01:00:23,227 --> 01:00:26,827 I would like to vote for 1809 01:00:30,501 --> 01:00:31,680 MR. Connolly and MR. Noronha. 1810 01:00:31,680 --> 01:00:31,903 Vernon. 1811 01:00:31,903 --> 01:00:32,690 >> Vice Mayor McAllen: thank 1812 01:00:32,690 --> 01:00:34,690 you. 1813 01:00:34,105 --> 01:00:36,105 COUNCILMAN Graham. 1814 01:00:37,776 --> 01:00:38,776 >> Councilmember Graham: 1815 01:00:38,776 --> 01:00:40,776 MR. Connolly, and 1816 01:00:41,612 --> 01:00:43,612 MS. Langbecker. 1817 01:00:46,850 --> 01:00:48,850 And COUNCILWOMAN Dubauskas. 1818 01:00:51,560 --> 01:00:53,456 Doug connolly, and rissel 1819 01:00:55,526 --> 01:00:57,526 langbecker. 1820 01:00:58,295 --> 01:00:59,330 >> Vice Mayor McAllen: and then 1821 01:00:59,330 --> 01:01:01,330 councilmember kwasman. 1822 01:01:01,566 --> 01:01:03,566 >> Councilmember Kwasman: 1823 01:01:05,302 --> 01:01:05,904 MR. Connolly and MS. Langbecker. 1824 01:01:05,904 --> 01:01:08,304 >> Vice Mayor McAllen: okay. 1825 01:01:10,108 --> 01:01:13,708 And the vice mayor votes for 1826 01:01:15,847 --> 01:01:18,847 MR. Flancer and vernon noronha. 1827 01:01:19,617 --> 01:01:22,653 So at this point, one person was 1828 01:01:22,653 --> 01:01:26,253 appointed, and there will be a 1829 01:01:26,957 --> 01:01:29,357 runoff between rissel langbecker 1830 01:01:30,361 --> 01:01:31,796 and vernon that ron had a. 1831 01:01:31,796 --> 01:01:33,464 So -- that ron had a. 1832 01:01:33,464 --> 01:01:34,432 So we will vote again. 1833 01:01:34,432 --> 01:01:35,232 COUNCILWOMAN Whitehead. 1834 01:01:35,232 --> 01:01:36,835 >> Councilmember Whitehead: 1835 01:01:36,835 --> 01:01:37,100 we can't lose on this. 1836 01:01:37,100 --> 01:01:39,100 Day. 1837 01:01:41,806 --> 01:01:45,406 Well, I will vote for vernon 1838 01:01:48,113 --> 01:01:48,746 noronha. 1839 01:01:48,746 --> 01:01:49,380 >> Vice Mayor McAllen: mayor? 1840 01:01:49,380 --> 01:01:52,283 >> Mayor Borowsky: I think it 1841 01:01:52,283 --> 01:01:55,119 was MR. Connolly and -- 1842 01:01:55,119 --> 01:01:56,454 >> Vice Mayor McAllen: it's now 1843 01:01:56,454 --> 01:01:58,854 between rissel langbecker and 1844 01:02:01,893 --> 01:02:03,294 vernon noronha. 1845 01:02:03,294 --> 01:02:05,630 >> Mayor Borowsky: rissel 1846 01:02:05,630 --> 01:02:05,296 langbecker. 1847 01:02:05,296 --> 01:02:05,963 Please. 1848 01:02:05,963 --> 01:02:06,398 >> Vice Mayor McAllen: councilwo 1849 01:02:06,398 --> 01:02:06,998 man littlefield? 1850 01:02:06,998 --> 01:02:08,800 >> Councilmember Littlefield: 1851 01:02:08,800 --> 01:02:10,800 yes thank you. 1852 01:02:14,472 --> 01:02:15,390 Vernon noronha. 1853 01:02:15,390 --> 01:02:15,673 >> Vice Mayor McAllen: and 1854 01:02:15,673 --> 01:02:17,673 COUNCILMAN Graham. 1855 01:02:20,578 --> 01:02:20,945 >> Councilmember Graham: 1856 01:02:20,945 --> 01:02:21,613 MS. Langbecker. 1857 01:02:21,613 --> 01:02:22,447 >> Vice Mayor McAllen: councilwo 1858 01:02:22,447 --> 01:02:24,447 man dubauskas. 1859 01:02:26,617 --> 01:02:28,617 >> Councilmember Dubauskas: 1860 01:02:33,240 --> 01:02:35,240 rissel langbecker cause 1861 01:02:35,527 --> 01:02:36,394 >> Councilmember Kwasman: 1862 01:02:36,394 --> 01:02:36,694 congratulations, rissel 1863 01:02:36,694 --> 01:02:37,395 langbecker. 1864 01:02:37,395 --> 01:02:39,364 >> Vice Mayor McAllen: and I 1865 01:02:39,364 --> 01:02:40,698 will vote for rissel langbecker. 1866 01:02:40,698 --> 01:02:42,660 Congratulations, all and what a 1867 01:02:42,660 --> 01:02:43,668 great group of volunteers. 1868 01:02:43,668 --> 01:02:44,350 I really appreciate that. 1869 01:02:44,350 --> 01:02:46,350 Okay. 1870 01:02:47,105 --> 01:02:48,305 Moving on to the next 1871 01:02:48,305 --> 01:02:49,741 commission, it is the 1872 01:02:49,741 --> 01:02:50,410 neighborhood advisory 1873 01:02:50,410 --> 01:02:51,409 commission. 1874 01:02:51,409 --> 01:02:53,144 There are two openings. 1875 01:02:53,144 --> 01:02:55,144 The neighborhood advisory 1876 01:02:55,146 --> 01:02:57,215 commission consists of seven 1877 01:02:57,215 --> 01:02:58,150 members who advise and make 1878 01:02:58,150 --> 01:03:00,218 recommendations to city council 1879 01:03:00,218 --> 01:03:02,618 on policies, plans, strategies 1880 01:03:02,854 --> 01:03:04,889 and programs for preservation, 1881 01:03:04,889 --> 01:03:06,889 improvement and revitalization 1882 01:03:07,625 --> 01:03:09,625 of scottsdale neighborhoods. 1883 01:03:09,660 --> 01:03:10,696 George spatola has withdrawn 1884 01:03:10,696 --> 01:03:12,696 from consideration. 1885 01:03:13,970 --> 01:03:13,565 There are two vacancies and four 1886 01:03:13,565 --> 01:03:15,565 nominees. 1887 01:03:18,300 --> 01:03:21,300 The nominees are valerie capone, 1888 01:03:22,106 --> 01:03:25,106 todd fretto, terri nickerson and 1889 01:03:26,511 --> 01:03:27,846 ryan jensen. 1890 01:03:27,846 --> 01:03:28,713 Valerie, capone, you are first. 1891 01:03:28,713 --> 01:03:30,713 >> good afternoon, everyone. 1892 01:03:30,948 --> 01:03:32,817 thank you for inviting me today. 1893 01:03:32,817 --> 01:03:33,251 I feel like I'm screaming into 1894 01:03:33,251 --> 01:03:35,251 the mic. 1895 01:03:37,121 --> 01:03:38,156 My name is valerie capone I live 1896 01:03:38,156 --> 01:03:39,758 at 17900 north scottsdale -- in 1897 01:03:39,758 --> 01:03:42,360 north scottsdale on hayden road. 1898 01:03:42,360 --> 01:03:43,128 I relocated here from boston, 1899 01:03:43,128 --> 01:03:45,128 mass in 2019. 1900 01:03:45,330 --> 01:03:47,980 So I have been here about seven 1901 01:03:47,980 --> 01:03:48,666 and a half years and excited to 1902 01:03:48,666 --> 01:03:50,168 make scottsdale my home. 1903 01:03:50,168 --> 01:03:51,535 My interest in serving is 1904 01:03:51,535 --> 01:03:53,935 becoming more civically involved 1905 01:03:54,730 --> 01:03:54,238 in a community I decided to stay 1906 01:03:54,238 --> 01:03:56,238 in. 1907 01:03:56,341 --> 01:03:58,109 And I don't like to shovel snow 1908 01:03:58,109 --> 01:04:00,144 and I love the heat. 1909 01:04:00,144 --> 01:04:01,346 But I wanted to contribute my 1910 01:04:01,346 --> 01:04:02,447 professional experience in a 1911 01:04:02,447 --> 01:04:03,782 meaningful way, particularly at 1912 01:04:03,782 --> 01:04:05,150 this point in my career and 1913 01:04:05,150 --> 01:04:06,117 understand more about what's 1914 01:04:06,117 --> 01:04:08,119 happening in the city. 1915 01:04:08,119 --> 01:04:09,855 I recently joined -- well, I 1916 01:04:09,855 --> 01:04:12,824 will be attending the scottsdale 1917 01:04:12,824 --> 01:04:13,825 water citizens academy, which is 1918 01:04:13,825 --> 01:04:15,427 starting officially tomorrow and 1919 01:04:15,427 --> 01:04:15,827 I'm excited to learn proper 1920 01:04:15,827 --> 01:04:17,827 about the 1921 01:04:18,630 --> 01:04:19,431 -- more about the city and its 1922 01:04:19,431 --> 01:04:20,865 resources. 1923 01:04:20,865 --> 01:04:22,633 Professionally, I spent more 1924 01:04:22,633 --> 01:04:24,360 than 30 years with marketing 1925 01:04:24,360 --> 01:04:25,670 experiece, spanning public 1926 01:04:25,670 --> 01:04:26,737 relations, journalism, corporate 1927 01:04:26,737 --> 01:04:28,339 communications, strategic 1928 01:04:28,339 --> 01:04:31,339 planning and of course marketing 1929 01:04:31,943 --> 01:04:32,210 and have held senior level 1930 01:04:32,210 --> 01:04:33,412 positions. 1931 01:04:33,412 --> 01:04:34,713 Currently, I'm the director of 1932 01:04:34,713 --> 01:04:37,113 marketing and communications for 1933 01:04:37,348 --> 01:04:38,116 a national engineering, planning 1934 01:04:38,116 --> 01:04:39,718 and consulting firm with an 1935 01:04:39,718 --> 01:04:42,118 office here in phoenix. 1936 01:04:43,789 --> 01:04:45,490 And I have spent the majority of 1937 01:04:45,490 --> 01:04:46,458 my career, I have firsthand 1938 01:04:46,458 --> 01:04:47,459 knowledge of working with people 1939 01:04:47,459 --> 01:04:48,193 and understanding what is 1940 01:04:48,193 --> 01:04:49,728 happening in the built 1941 01:04:49,728 --> 01:04:50,529 environment, which has got plea 1942 01:04:50,529 --> 01:04:51,963 so interested in speaking with 1943 01:04:51,963 --> 01:04:52,397 people about their neighborhood 1944 01:04:52,397 --> 01:04:54,310 changes. 1945 01:04:54,310 --> 01:04:55,801 Earlier in my career, I was a 1946 01:04:55,801 --> 01:04:56,902 reporter an columnist for a 1947 01:04:56,902 --> 01:04:58,570 paper, a local paper back at 1948 01:04:58,570 --> 01:05:00,572 home where I covered both 1949 01:05:00,572 --> 01:05:02,507 government and citizen issues 1950 01:05:02,507 --> 01:05:03,908 and interacted with civic 1951 01:05:03,908 --> 01:05:04,743 leaders and then I later 1952 01:05:04,743 --> 01:05:05,710 provided communications 1953 01:05:05,710 --> 01:05:06,811 consulting work with the mayor 1954 01:05:06,811 --> 01:05:08,346 of that city. 1955 01:05:08,346 --> 01:05:09,814 As I mentioned, I have been 1956 01:05:09,814 --> 01:05:12,117 living here for a little over 1957 01:05:12,117 --> 01:05:13,184 seven years and I have seen 1958 01:05:13,184 --> 01:05:14,319 firsthand how much is happening 1959 01:05:14,319 --> 01:05:17,919 in scottsdale as we continue to 1960 01:05:19,691 --> 01:05:20,792 grow and change. 1961 01:05:20,792 --> 01:05:22,294 And it can affect neighborhoods 1962 01:05:22,294 --> 01:05:23,862 in positive and challenging ways 1963 01:05:23,862 --> 01:05:24,762 and I think the big part of the 1964 01:05:24,762 --> 01:05:26,198 challenge is communicating what 1965 01:05:26,198 --> 01:05:27,165 is happening because not 1966 01:05:27,165 --> 01:05:28,266 everyone always understands and 1967 01:05:28,266 --> 01:05:29,501 don't know that they should be 1968 01:05:29,501 --> 01:05:30,936 involved and they have a voice. 1969 01:05:30,936 --> 01:05:32,570 I found that one of the biggest 1970 01:05:32,570 --> 01:05:34,439 challenges I think that the 1971 01:05:34,439 --> 01:05:35,874 N.A.C. Is having is both 1972 01:05:35,874 --> 01:05:36,708 visibility of people 1973 01:05:36,708 --> 01:05:38,477 understanding of the community. 1974 01:05:38,477 --> 01:05:39,578 This is a large community of 1975 01:05:39,578 --> 01:05:41,313 what they -- the wonderful 1976 01:05:41,313 --> 01:05:44,913 programs they have and how they 1977 01:05:45,316 --> 01:05:45,884 can use them as -- oh, my gosh. 1978 01:05:45,884 --> 01:05:47,352 I'm done already. 1979 01:05:47,352 --> 01:05:48,520 I good he is that's all. 1980 01:05:48,520 --> 01:05:50,789 Has thank you so 1981 01:05:50,789 --> 01:05:51,220 >> Vice Mayor McAllen: thank you 1982 01:05:51,220 --> 01:05:52,524 so much. 1983 01:05:52,524 --> 01:05:55,524 Our next candidate is todd 1984 01:05:59,640 --> 01:05:59,964 fretto. 1985 01:05:59,964 --> 01:06:02,340 >> thank you, everyone, for 1986 01:06:02,340 --> 01:06:04,434 having me here today. 1987 01:06:05,870 --> 01:06:07,405 My name is todd fretto, I live 1988 01:06:07,405 --> 01:06:08,400 at 1181 east hedgehog place in 1989 01:06:08,400 --> 01:06:08,974 scottsdale. 1990 01:06:08,974 --> 01:06:11,377 I have lived in scottsdale for 1991 01:06:11,377 --> 01:06:12,243 six months, but that requires a 1992 01:06:12,243 --> 01:06:13,545 quick explanation. 1993 01:06:13,545 --> 01:06:17,145 Although I have only lived here 1994 01:06:18,483 --> 01:06:19,951 for six months I'm a phoenician. 1995 01:06:19,951 --> 01:06:21,687 I grew up on the border of 1996 01:06:21,687 --> 01:06:23,455 scottsdale and phoenix and spent 1997 01:06:23,455 --> 01:06:24,122 most of my life here in and out 1998 01:06:24,122 --> 01:06:26,122 of scottsdale. 1999 01:06:27,292 --> 01:06:28,260 My parents even met here at 2000 01:06:28,260 --> 01:06:30,695 scottsdale road and thomas at 2001 01:06:30,695 --> 01:06:33,950 the bowling alley there. 2002 01:06:34,933 --> 01:06:36,340 And I was even married in 2003 01:06:36,340 --> 01:06:38,102 scottsdale and I taught at the 2004 01:06:38,102 --> 01:06:39,104 scottsdale unified school 2005 01:06:39,104 --> 01:06:41,306 district for a brief time. 2006 01:06:41,306 --> 01:06:42,941 I do know scottsdale. 2007 01:06:42,941 --> 01:06:45,110 I'm here as someone with a 2008 01:06:45,110 --> 01:06:47,110 servan 2009 01:06:48,113 --> 01:06:49,982 servant mindset. 2010 01:06:49,982 --> 01:06:53,185 I spent the past 34 years before 2011 01:06:53,185 --> 01:06:55,487 recently retiring as a law 2012 01:06:55,487 --> 01:06:56,121 enforcement officer, serving in 2013 01:06:56,121 --> 01:06:58,289 many roles from police officer 2014 01:06:58,289 --> 01:07:01,889 all the way up to assistant 2015 01:07:02,260 --> 01:07:05,260 police chief and acting police. 2016 01:07:09,668 --> 01:07:11,236 In my role with two different 2017 01:07:11,236 --> 01:07:13,105 agencies, right before I 2018 01:07:13,105 --> 01:07:15,707 retired, I was responsible for 2019 01:07:15,707 --> 01:07:17,509 organizing the department, as a 2020 01:07:17,509 --> 01:07:19,144 whole hasn't that consists of 2021 01:07:19,144 --> 01:07:21,346 reviewing policy, writing new 2022 01:07:21,346 --> 01:07:23,746 policy where needed and 2023 01:07:24,450 --> 01:07:25,717 implementing the plan and 2024 01:07:25,717 --> 01:07:26,919 finally meeting -- oh, and 2025 01:07:26,919 --> 01:07:28,754 meeting with stakeholders and 2026 01:07:28,754 --> 01:07:31,154 then making the necessary 2027 01:07:32,558 --> 01:07:34,558 adjustments as needed. 2028 01:07:36,280 --> 01:07:37,262 I also have a master's degree in 2029 01:07:37,262 --> 01:07:39,970 public administration from 2030 01:07:39,970 --> 01:07:41,970 arizona state university. 2031 01:07:41,466 --> 01:07:44,570 I'm -- as well as, I'm a -- I 2032 01:07:44,570 --> 01:07:47,973 have been a k-12 teacher in the 2033 01:07:47,973 --> 01:07:49,708 past all the way up through 2034 01:07:49,708 --> 01:07:50,909 college and one of my roles as a 2035 01:07:50,909 --> 01:07:54,509 teacher is I taught at the 2036 01:07:55,447 --> 01:07:55,714 scottsdale unified school 2037 01:07:55,714 --> 01:07:56,648 district. 2038 01:07:56,648 --> 01:07:58,116 Finally, as far as experience 2039 01:07:58,116 --> 01:08:02,316 goes, I had a lot of experience 2040 01:08:02,454 --> 01:08:03,789 in my former residency in 2041 01:08:03,789 --> 01:08:05,824 phoenix, where I had to live as 2042 01:08:05,824 --> 01:08:07,859 part of my job working with the 2043 01:08:07,859 --> 01:08:08,126 city council on neighborhood 2044 01:08:08,126 --> 01:08:09,294 issues. 2045 01:08:09,294 --> 01:08:10,596 And finally, I'm here today 2046 01:08:10,596 --> 01:08:11,697 because I want to keep 2047 01:08:11,697 --> 01:08:13,799 scottsdale beautiful and I want 2048 01:08:13,799 --> 01:08:16,735 to keep it like it is. 2049 01:08:16,735 --> 01:08:19,572 I want to balance growth with 2050 01:08:19,572 --> 01:08:21,707 beauty and preservation and I 2051 01:08:21,707 --> 01:08:24,209 want to be a bridge between you 2052 01:08:24,209 --> 01:08:25,143 and the community. 2053 01:08:25,143 --> 01:08:25,311 >> Vice Mayor McAllen: thank 2054 01:08:25,311 --> 01:08:25,944 you. 2055 01:08:25,944 --> 01:08:26,579 >> I want to make sure the 2056 01:08:26,579 --> 01:08:27,246 community is heard. 2057 01:08:27,246 --> 01:08:27,446 >> Vice Mayor McAllen: thank 2058 01:08:27,446 --> 01:08:29,446 you. 2059 01:08:34,519 --> 01:08:34,787 Our next candidate, terri 2060 01:08:34,787 --> 01:08:36,787 nickerson. 2061 01:08:36,788 --> 01:08:37,560 Teri nickerson. 2062 01:08:37,560 --> 01:08:38,491 Okay. 2063 01:08:38,491 --> 01:08:40,491 We'll come back. 2064 01:08:45,531 --> 01:08:47,531 Ryan jensen. 2065 01:08:47,633 --> 01:08:48,680 >> good afternoon esteemed 2066 01:08:48,680 --> 01:08:50,680 council. 2067 01:08:50,269 --> 01:08:52,471 My name is ryan jensen, 12-year 2068 01:08:52,471 --> 01:08:54,471 resident of scottsdale. 2069 01:08:55,908 --> 01:08:58,100 I live at 6354 east weldon 2070 01:08:58,100 --> 01:09:00,100 avenue. 2071 01:09:03,382 --> 01:09:04,883 So I consider this opportunity 2072 01:09:04,883 --> 01:09:06,718 as an extension of my eagle 2073 01:09:06,718 --> 01:09:07,180 scout as an extension in the 2074 01:09:07,180 --> 01:09:08,387 community. 2075 01:09:08,387 --> 01:09:09,589 I'm looking for ways to serve 2076 01:09:09,589 --> 01:09:11,123 and get more involved in the 2077 01:09:11,123 --> 01:09:11,890 community and this seems like an 2078 01:09:11,890 --> 01:09:13,890 appropriate entry point. 2079 01:09:14,293 --> 01:09:15,861 Why the neighborhood committee? 2080 01:09:15,861 --> 01:09:17,330 Because, well, probably all of 2081 01:09:17,330 --> 01:09:17,896 us are qualified for this 2082 01:09:17,896 --> 01:09:19,896 position. 2083 01:09:20,833 --> 01:09:22,835 We all love scottsdale. 2084 01:09:22,835 --> 01:09:24,170 I figure this is as good a place 2085 01:09:24,170 --> 01:09:25,938 as any to serve. 2086 01:09:25,938 --> 01:09:28,407 In my neighborhood, I'm known as 2087 01:09:28,407 --> 01:09:30,900 the guy who knows what resources 2088 01:09:30,900 --> 01:09:32,409 available to scottsdale, which 2089 01:09:33,245 --> 01:09:34,647 it's pothole forum or the forum 2090 01:09:34,647 --> 01:09:36,749 to alert somebody about a 2091 01:09:36,749 --> 01:09:37,283 short-term rental or a 2092 01:09:37,283 --> 01:09:38,718 violation. 2093 01:09:38,718 --> 01:09:40,786 I have spent time understanding 2094 01:09:40,786 --> 01:09:42,421 what resources are available to 2095 01:09:42,421 --> 01:09:44,156 the neighbors and I make sure 2096 01:09:44,156 --> 01:09:45,525 that they are aware of those 2097 01:09:45,525 --> 01:09:47,626 resources so that they can -- 2098 01:09:47,626 --> 01:09:49,195 they can utilize them in their 2099 01:09:49,195 --> 01:09:49,528 own -- you know, in their own 2100 01:09:49,528 --> 01:09:51,528 means. 2101 01:09:51,597 --> 01:09:54,433 So I feel like with this role, 2102 01:09:54,433 --> 01:09:57,770 I'm a bridge builder and there's 2103 01:09:57,770 --> 01:09:59,205 a wonderful opportunity for 2104 01:09:59,205 --> 01:10:00,406 scottsdale in general, or the 2105 01:10:00,406 --> 01:10:01,807 citizens of scottsdale to have a 2106 01:10:01,807 --> 01:10:03,375 better understanding of the 2107 01:10:03,375 --> 01:10:05,711 resources that are available to 2108 01:10:05,711 --> 01:10:07,380 them and so I would aspire to be 2109 01:10:07,380 --> 01:10:09,582 able to communicate those 2110 01:10:09,582 --> 01:10:10,849 resources and to be able to give 2111 01:10:10,849 --> 01:10:12,170 them the opportunity to be more 2112 01:10:12,170 --> 01:10:13,118 involved in their community so 2113 01:10:13,118 --> 01:10:15,754 that we can continue to make 2114 01:10:15,754 --> 01:10:18,754 this the most livable city. 2115 01:10:19,625 --> 01:10:20,626 And with that as my -- my 2116 01:10:20,626 --> 01:10:22,595 candidacy, I guess to you. 2117 01:10:22,595 --> 01:10:23,562 So thank you. 2118 01:10:23,562 --> 01:10:23,996 >> Vice Mayor McAllen: thank 2119 01:10:23,996 --> 01:10:24,530 you, ryan. 2120 01:10:24,530 --> 01:10:26,530 Any questions? 2121 01:10:26,866 --> 01:10:28,401 Thank you. 2122 01:10:28,401 --> 01:10:30,536 City clerk, there's a question 2123 01:10:30,536 --> 01:10:32,138 presented to me. 2124 01:10:32,138 --> 01:10:33,472 Qualifications to be a candidate 2125 01:10:33,472 --> 01:10:37,720 is it six months in scottsdale 2126 01:10:37,744 --> 01:10:38,978 or is it a year? 2127 01:10:38,978 --> 01:10:39,879 >> Clerk Lane: that's a great 2128 01:10:39,879 --> 01:10:40,946 question, vice mayor. 2129 01:10:40,946 --> 01:10:44,450 I was just looking at the code 2130 01:10:44,450 --> 01:10:46,418 and the code just says that they 2131 01:10:46,418 --> 01:10:48,721 shall be a resident when they 2132 01:10:48,721 --> 01:10:50,155 are appointed. 2133 01:10:50,155 --> 01:10:52,592 And so there's not another 2134 01:10:52,592 --> 01:10:54,992 residency requirement that I 2135 01:10:55,695 --> 01:10:57,695 could find. 2136 01:10:58,931 --> 01:10:59,538 Luis, do you agree with that? 2137 01:10:59,538 --> 01:11:01,167 >> Vice Mayor McAllen: okay. 2138 01:11:01,167 --> 01:11:02,368 Thank you for the clarification. 2139 01:11:02,368 --> 01:11:02,602 Thank you for the question. 2140 01:11:02,602 --> 01:11:04,602 Okay. 2141 01:11:06,306 --> 01:11:07,740 With that, we will start the 2142 01:11:07,740 --> 01:11:08,400 voting with COUNCILWOMAN 2143 01:11:08,400 --> 01:11:10,400 Littlefield. 2144 01:11:11,711 --> 01:11:12,612 Are you on the line? 2145 01:11:12,612 --> 01:11:14,547 >> Councilmember Littlefield: 2146 01:11:14,547 --> 01:11:15,948 I am on the line. 2147 01:11:15,948 --> 01:11:16,616 Are you? 2148 01:11:16,616 --> 01:11:17,350 >> Vice Mayor McAllen: there are 2149 01:11:17,350 --> 01:11:19,350 two openings. 2150 01:11:19,785 --> 01:11:20,519 So you MAY vote for two. 2151 01:11:20,519 --> 01:11:20,719 >> Councilmember Littlefield: 2152 01:11:20,719 --> 01:11:22,719 okay. 2153 01:11:25,291 --> 01:11:28,891 I will vote for valerie capone 2154 01:11:29,929 --> 01:11:30,530 and ryan jensen: 2155 01:11:30,530 --> 01:11:32,930 >> Vice Mayor McAllen: okay. 2156 01:11:35,101 --> 01:11:35,802 And mayor? 2157 01:11:35,802 --> 01:11:38,802 >> Mayor Borowsky: can you come 2158 01:11:38,838 --> 01:11:39,505 back to me vice mayor? 2159 01:11:39,505 --> 01:11:40,172 >> Vice Mayor McAllen: councilma 2160 01:11:40,172 --> 01:11:41,274 n graham. 2161 01:11:41,274 --> 01:11:43,274 >> Councilmember Graham: 2162 01:11:43,977 --> 01:11:45,779 MR. Fretto and MR. Jensen. 2163 01:11:45,779 --> 01:11:47,779 >> Councilmember Dubauskas: 2164 01:11:49,883 --> 01:11:52,883 todd fretto and ryan jensen. 2165 01:11:57,230 --> 01:11:57,357 >> Councilmember Kwasman: 2166 01:11:57,357 --> 01:11:57,990 [Inaudible] 2167 01:11:57,990 --> 01:11:59,990 >> Councilmember Whitehead: 2168 01:12:02,762 --> 01:12:03,362 valerie capone and todd fretto. 2169 01:12:03,362 --> 01:12:03,563 >> Councilmember Whitehead: 2170 01:12:03,563 --> 01:12:05,563 okay. 2171 01:12:07,801 --> 01:12:11,371 And I will vote for valerie 2172 01:12:11,371 --> 01:12:11,637 capone and todd fretto. 2173 01:12:11,637 --> 01:12:12,172 Mayor? 2174 01:12:12,172 --> 01:12:13,707 >> Mayor Borowsky: yes. 2175 01:12:13,707 --> 01:12:16,707 Todd fretto and ryan jensen, 2176 01:12:18,110 --> 01:12:20,110 please. 2177 01:12:20,614 --> 01:12:23,383 And so that means that todd 2178 01:12:23,383 --> 01:12:24,170 fretto and ryan jensen are 2179 01:12:24,170 --> 01:12:24,352 appointed. 2180 01:12:24,352 --> 01:12:26,352 Thank you. 2181 01:12:26,419 --> 01:12:28,819 Thank you all, candidates. 2182 01:12:29,122 --> 01:12:29,288 Please keep your applications 2183 01:12:29,288 --> 01:12:31,288 in. 2184 01:12:32,291 --> 01:12:32,658 We appreciate you wanting to 2185 01:12:32,658 --> 01:12:34,658 volunteer. 2186 01:12:35,429 --> 01:12:35,895 Next, we have the parks and 2187 01:12:35,895 --> 01:12:37,895 recreation commission. 2188 01:12:38,131 --> 01:12:39,999 There are two openings and there 2189 01:12:39,999 --> 01:12:41,999 are three candidates. 2190 01:12:42,100 --> 01:12:43,470 The parks and recreation 2191 01:12:43,470 --> 01:12:44,971 commission advises the city 2192 01:12:44,971 --> 01:12:46,873 council on the acquisition of 2193 01:12:46,873 --> 01:12:49,408 lands, facilities for use as 2194 01:12:49,408 --> 01:12:50,912 parks and recreation centers and 2195 01:12:50,912 --> 01:12:52,945 the operation, use and care 2196 01:12:52,945 --> 01:12:54,580 maintenance of all the parks and 2197 01:12:54,580 --> 01:12:55,348 recreation areas within the city 2198 01:12:55,348 --> 01:12:57,348 of scottsdale. 2199 01:12:57,450 --> 01:12:58,251 Again, there are two vacancies 2200 01:12:58,251 --> 01:12:59,252 and three no, 2201 01:12:59,252 --> 01:13:01,252 nominees. 2202 01:13:03,890 --> 01:13:05,858 The nominees are lari lynn 2203 01:13:05,858 --> 01:13:07,827 lagesse, chass onkst and michael 2204 01:13:07,827 --> 01:13:09,596 have rheeland who is the current 2205 01:13:09,596 --> 01:13:09,931 chair and is up for 2206 01:13:09,931 --> 01:13:11,931 reappointment. 2207 01:13:14,901 --> 01:13:18,501 With that, we will start with 2208 01:13:21,974 --> 01:13:23,974 marilyn lagesse. 2209 01:13:25,780 --> 01:13:27,747 >> thank you and good afternoon. 2210 01:13:27,747 --> 01:13:30,747 My name is marilyn lagesse. 2211 01:13:32,452 --> 01:13:32,819 I live at 8707 east san miguel 2212 01:13:32,819 --> 01:13:34,819 avenue. 2213 01:13:38,792 --> 01:13:39,125 And I have been in scottsdale 2214 01:13:39,125 --> 01:13:40,761 for 57 years. 2215 01:13:40,761 --> 01:13:42,629 Hard to believe. 2216 01:13:42,629 --> 01:13:44,631 Anyway, I have a bachelor of 2217 01:13:44,631 --> 01:13:46,799 business administration with a 2218 01:13:46,799 --> 01:13:48,799 minor in economics. 2219 01:13:49,670 --> 01:13:52,205 My career was really in data 2220 01:13:52,205 --> 01:13:54,775 processing, which is now called 2221 01:13:54,775 --> 01:13:56,309 information technology. 2222 01:13:56,309 --> 01:13:58,913 And after 26 years working for 2223 01:13:58,913 --> 01:14:01,913 the state of arizona, department 2224 01:14:01,948 --> 01:14:04,948 of economic security, I retired 2225 01:14:06,180 --> 01:14:09,618 there as project manager and my 2226 01:14:09,923 --> 01:14:12,125 last really big project was to 2227 01:14:12,125 --> 01:14:14,794 develop the first client server 2228 01:14:14,794 --> 01:14:15,290 computer system for the state of 2229 01:14:15,290 --> 01:14:16,997 arizona. 2230 01:14:16,997 --> 01:14:19,234 Before then, there were just a 2231 01:14:19,234 --> 01:14:21,234 few little terminals hooked up 2232 01:14:21,234 --> 01:14:22,635 to the mainframe in the various 2233 01:14:22,635 --> 01:14:24,635 local offices. 2234 01:14:27,840 --> 01:14:29,642 When this system came up, we had 2235 01:14:29,642 --> 01:14:32,420 2,000 PCs that were attached 2236 01:14:32,780 --> 01:14:34,800 to the system and it ranged from 2237 01:14:34,800 --> 01:14:35,515 border to border, north, south, 2238 01:14:35,515 --> 01:14:38,719 east, west so we were totally 2239 01:14:38,719 --> 01:14:41,210 covering the entire state. 2240 01:14:41,210 --> 01:14:42,550 In addition to that, I have 2241 01:14:42,550 --> 01:14:44,240 belonged to the scottsdale 2242 01:14:44,240 --> 01:14:46,240 pilots association, the 2243 01:14:46,459 --> 01:14:48,859 scottsdale sportsman club, the 2244 01:14:48,995 --> 01:14:50,995 civil air patrol. 2245 01:14:50,997 --> 01:14:52,467 I have been a leader in my 2246 01:14:52,467 --> 01:14:56,670 church for many years and, of 2247 01:14:56,270 --> 01:14:57,470 course, other various social 2248 01:14:57,470 --> 01:14:59,470 organizations too. 2249 01:14:59,639 --> 01:15:02,639 But all of these experiences 2250 01:15:03,477 --> 01:15:04,478 have taught me the importance of 2251 01:15:04,478 --> 01:15:07,247 teamwork and listening to the 2252 01:15:07,247 --> 01:15:08,150 different points of views of 2253 01:15:08,150 --> 01:15:10,150 other people. 2254 01:15:10,217 --> 01:15:11,751 Going through a problem solving 2255 01:15:11,751 --> 01:15:14,888 process and trying to come up 2256 01:15:14,888 --> 01:15:17,758 with a responsible decision that 2257 01:15:17,758 --> 01:15:19,559 everyone could agree to. 2258 01:15:19,559 --> 01:15:23,159 I believe that the issues that 2259 01:15:25,765 --> 01:15:28,401 we are looking at are 2260 01:15:28,401 --> 01:15:29,736 maintaining the high quality the 2261 01:15:29,736 --> 01:15:30,504 parks and recreation and the 2262 01:15:30,504 --> 01:15:31,838 programs we have there. 2263 01:15:31,838 --> 01:15:35,800 At the same time, we have to be 2264 01:15:35,800 --> 01:15:38,608 trying to meet the needs of 2265 01:15:39,379 --> 01:15:41,379 future community. 2266 01:15:42,316 --> 01:15:43,830 And we have to keep that in mind 2267 01:15:43,830 --> 01:15:44,384 at all times. 2268 01:15:44,384 --> 01:15:45,685 My approach would be to listen 2269 01:15:45,685 --> 01:15:49,285 to the residents, the staff and 2270 01:15:49,823 --> 01:15:51,258 the other commissioners and 2271 01:15:51,258 --> 01:15:53,360 carefully look at the proposals, 2272 01:15:53,360 --> 01:15:56,230 the cost effectiveness and the 2273 01:15:56,230 --> 01:15:58,980 priorities and come up with a 2274 01:15:58,980 --> 01:15:59,933 practical solution that all 2275 01:15:59,933 --> 01:16:00,734 parties could agree to. 2276 01:16:00,734 --> 01:16:01,101 >> Vice Mayor McAllen: thank you 2277 01:16:01,101 --> 01:16:03,101 so much. 2278 01:16:05,710 --> 01:16:07,710 >> thank you. 2279 01:16:07,274 --> 01:16:10,274 >> Vice Mayor McAllen: next, we 2280 01:16:13,347 --> 01:16:14,881 have chass onkst. 2281 01:16:14,881 --> 01:16:15,115 >> good evening, esteemed city 2282 01:16:15,115 --> 01:16:16,517 council. 2283 01:16:16,517 --> 01:16:17,317 Thank you so much for having me 2284 01:16:17,317 --> 01:16:19,317 here this evening. 2285 01:16:20,200 --> 01:16:20,821 My name is chass onkst, address 2286 01:16:20,821 --> 01:16:22,890 on record. 2287 01:16:22,890 --> 01:16:23,723 Scottsdale resident for over ten 2288 01:16:23,723 --> 01:16:25,723 years. 2289 01:16:26,940 --> 01:16:28,162 I'm interested in serving the 2290 01:16:28,162 --> 01:16:28,929 parks -- on the parks and 2291 01:16:28,929 --> 01:16:31,329 recreation commission because i 2292 01:16:31,398 --> 01:16:33,330 believe the outdoors is an 2293 01:16:33,330 --> 01:16:34,669 integral part of our collective 2294 01:16:34,669 --> 01:16:36,770 wellness of a community. 2295 01:16:36,770 --> 01:16:38,730 And I would be proud to help 2296 01:16:38,730 --> 01:16:39,373 steward the spaces that are able 2297 01:16:39,373 --> 01:16:40,674 to make that possible. 2298 01:16:40,674 --> 01:16:43,740 I appreciate the commission's 2299 01:16:43,777 --> 01:16:44,178 clearly defined 2300 01:16:44,178 --> 01:16:46,178 responsibilities. 2301 01:16:47,380 --> 01:16:48,982 It is incredibly well organized, 2302 01:16:48,982 --> 01:16:51,284 I see a commission that 2303 01:16:51,284 --> 01:16:52,820 participates actively, supports 2304 01:16:52,820 --> 01:16:53,987 community events and takes it to 2305 01:16:53,987 --> 01:16:56,387 work seriously and that's 2306 01:16:56,489 --> 01:16:57,357 something that I want to be a 2307 01:16:57,357 --> 01:16:59,357 part of. 2308 01:16:59,359 --> 01:16:59,693 My connection to our parks is 2309 01:16:59,693 --> 01:17:01,693 personal. 2310 01:17:01,762 --> 01:17:03,930 When I lived on princess drive, 2311 01:17:03,930 --> 01:17:04,231 I watched the sports complex 2312 01:17:04,231 --> 01:17:05,399 being built. 2313 01:17:05,399 --> 01:17:08,350 I would jog in the morning until 2314 01:17:08,350 --> 01:17:09,436 I was chased by a javelina and I 2315 01:17:09,436 --> 01:17:11,271 haven't been back since. 2316 01:17:11,271 --> 01:17:12,672 I enjoyed the fireworks with my 2317 01:17:12,672 --> 01:17:14,908 husband near bell and 94th 2318 01:17:14,908 --> 01:17:15,176 street at the sports complex on 2319 01:17:15,176 --> 01:17:17,176 that side. 2320 01:17:17,415 --> 01:17:19,613 And I go to dc ranch park often. 2321 01:17:19,613 --> 01:17:25,130 I live in dc ranch and I take my 2322 01:17:25,619 --> 01:17:27,888 dogs rocco, vincente, and zarra, 2323 01:17:27,888 --> 01:17:30,230 kansas city calesi, my other 2324 01:17:30,230 --> 01:17:32,920 german sheppard and we walk the 2325 01:17:32,920 --> 01:17:33,935 loop around the lake and we see 2326 01:17:33,935 --> 01:17:35,195 neighbors picnicking in the 2327 01:17:35,195 --> 01:17:36,630 shade, every winter there's a 2328 01:17:36,630 --> 01:17:37,640 blue heron that comes every 2329 01:17:37,640 --> 01:17:37,932 winter. 2330 01:17:37,932 --> 01:17:39,932 He's amazing. 2331 01:17:40,434 --> 01:17:42,350 I need to name him. 2332 01:17:42,350 --> 01:17:44,350 Those everyday experiences 2333 01:17:46,874 --> 01:17:51,740 remind me of how much our parks 2334 01:17:51,912 --> 01:17:54,548 connect to our thanks and I 2335 01:17:54,548 --> 01:17:55,404 thwarted a tadpole invasion. 2336 01:17:55,404 --> 01:17:57,385 There's tadpoles there. 2337 01:17:57,385 --> 01:17:58,919 I was like we need to get rid of 2338 01:17:58,919 --> 01:17:59,219 these. 2339 01:17:59,219 --> 01:18:00,120 >> hello. 2340 01:18:00,120 --> 01:18:02,120 >> thank you! 2341 01:18:02,389 --> 01:18:03,257 How are you? 2342 01:18:03,257 --> 01:18:04,692 >> am I -- 2343 01:18:04,692 --> 01:18:06,260 >> keep going. 2344 01:18:06,260 --> 01:18:08,260 Okay. 2345 01:18:08,729 --> 01:18:10,397 Sorry. 2346 01:18:10,397 --> 01:18:12,833 >> so I already consider myself 2347 01:18:12,833 --> 01:18:14,101 a steward of dc ranch park. 2348 01:18:14,101 --> 01:18:17,371 I share my concerns about the 2349 01:18:17,371 --> 01:18:18,471 park and the lake with hezekiah. 2350 01:18:18,471 --> 01:18:19,390 I follow through because I 2351 01:18:19,390 --> 01:18:20,441 really care. 2352 01:18:20,441 --> 01:18:24,110 As a life coach and mental 2353 01:18:24,110 --> 01:18:27,110 health provider with a master's 2354 01:18:27,748 --> 01:18:28,815 in education, at N.A.U., there's 2355 01:18:28,815 --> 01:18:29,183 listening and understanding 2356 01:18:29,183 --> 01:18:31,183 people's needs. 2357 01:18:32,553 --> 01:18:33,921 I want to steward the outdoor 2358 01:18:33,921 --> 01:18:35,880 spaces, community wellness that 2359 01:18:35,880 --> 01:18:37,191 they support, working with staff 2360 01:18:37,191 --> 01:18:38,726 and residents and all the jazz. 2361 01:18:38,726 --> 01:18:38,959 I want to make sure that I'm 2362 01:18:38,959 --> 01:18:40,959 timely. 2363 01:18:49,704 --> 01:18:50,471 Thank you so much for listening. 2364 01:18:50,471 --> 01:18:53,471 >> Vice Mayor McAllen: next we 2365 01:18:59,813 --> 01:19:02,213 have chair michael vreeland. 2366 01:19:03,251 --> 01:19:03,650 >> mayor borowsky, vice mayor 2367 01:19:03,650 --> 01:19:05,252 Mcallen. 2368 01:19:05,252 --> 01:19:06,254 I have been a scottsdale 2369 01:19:06,254 --> 01:19:07,654 resident since 2013. 2370 01:19:07,654 --> 01:19:09,757 It's an honor and privilege to 2371 01:19:09,757 --> 01:19:10,858 serve on the parks and 2372 01:19:10,858 --> 01:19:11,959 recreation commission which I 2373 01:19:11,959 --> 01:19:12,159 have done this past year as 2374 01:19:12,159 --> 01:19:14,159 chair. 2375 01:19:15,897 --> 01:19:18,799 I'm excited to be here today. 2376 01:19:18,799 --> 01:19:21,100 I'm hoping to be reappointed. 2377 01:19:21,100 --> 01:19:22,836 We have spent countless areas in 2378 01:19:22,836 --> 01:19:23,739 the pools and playgrounds of our 2379 01:19:23,739 --> 01:19:24,839 park. 2380 01:19:24,839 --> 01:19:25,772 As a commissioner, I see my 2381 01:19:25,772 --> 01:19:27,641 responsibility and my experience 2382 01:19:27,641 --> 01:19:29,176 can be seen in three distinct 2383 01:19:29,176 --> 01:19:30,377 roles, accountability, action 2384 01:19:30,377 --> 01:19:30,744 and advocacy first 2385 01:19:30,744 --> 01:19:31,745 accountability. 2386 01:19:31,745 --> 01:19:33,747 In addition to the commission's 2387 01:19:33,747 --> 01:19:36,500 other roles we provide oversight 2388 01:19:36,500 --> 01:19:37,618 for the voter approved parks and 2389 01:19:37,618 --> 01:19:39,687 preserves sales tax as chair I 2390 01:19:39,687 --> 01:19:42,870 have established best practices, 2391 01:19:43,570 --> 01:19:44,658 pushed staff to communicate 2392 01:19:44,658 --> 01:19:46,961 deliverables and think about 2393 01:19:46,961 --> 01:19:48,496 spending and objectives and 2394 01:19:48,496 --> 01:19:52,960 stewarding the sales tax is the 2395 01:19:53,567 --> 01:19:54,635 top issue for this commission. 2396 01:19:54,635 --> 01:19:55,736 We have throughry conversations 2397 01:19:55,736 --> 01:19:58,380 about implementation and I'm 2398 01:19:58,380 --> 01:20:00,674 pushing for a web dashboard to 2399 01:20:00,674 --> 01:20:01,876 keep track of everything to pay 2400 01:20:01,876 --> 01:20:03,876 for the dollars. 2401 01:20:04,212 --> 01:20:05,846 The commission is overseeing the 2402 01:20:05,846 --> 01:20:07,915 rotary parks new accessible 2403 01:20:07,915 --> 01:20:09,450 playground and 170 plus planted 2404 01:20:09,450 --> 01:20:11,850 new trees. 2405 01:20:11,850 --> 01:20:13,200 385,000 square feet of sod and 2406 01:20:13,200 --> 01:20:13,254 other numerous enhancements 2407 01:20:13,254 --> 01:20:15,189 already. 2408 01:20:15,189 --> 01:20:16,390 We have established a new youth 2409 01:20:16,390 --> 01:20:18,292 sports field allocation policy 2410 01:20:18,292 --> 01:20:20,494 for first time in 30 years and 2411 01:20:20,494 --> 01:20:21,895 approved pilot fees for the new 2412 01:20:21,895 --> 01:20:23,931 roundhouse and worked with our 2413 01:20:23,931 --> 01:20:26,334 passionate dog park residents to 2414 01:20:26,334 --> 01:20:26,901 serve residents needs at 2415 01:20:26,901 --> 01:20:28,836 thompson park. 2416 01:20:28,836 --> 01:20:31,105 The role I appreciate most as 2417 01:20:31,105 --> 01:20:32,873 chair is advocate, park staff 2418 01:20:32,873 --> 01:20:33,708 take immense pride in their 2419 01:20:33,708 --> 01:20:35,677 park. 2420 01:20:35,677 --> 01:20:37,278 I have seen frustration when 2421 01:20:37,278 --> 01:20:39,678 rain delays derail plans. 2422 01:20:40,215 --> 01:20:41,348 I have seen satisfaction from 2423 01:20:41,348 --> 01:20:43,840 completed projects and immense 2424 01:20:43,840 --> 01:20:44,652 dedication to our special needs 2425 01:20:44,652 --> 01:20:45,353 community through our adaptive 2426 01:20:45,353 --> 01:20:46,987 rec programs. 2427 01:20:46,987 --> 01:20:49,390 The partnership of city staff, 2428 01:20:49,390 --> 01:20:51,325 devoted park users and engaged 2429 01:20:51,325 --> 01:20:52,593 againsts is an example of what 2430 01:20:52,593 --> 01:20:54,593 makes scottsdale special. 2431 01:20:54,929 --> 01:20:55,830 My gratitude is for our 2432 01:20:55,830 --> 01:20:57,632 community that has taken 2433 01:20:57,632 --> 01:20:59,366 perception from a dad with young 2434 01:20:59,366 --> 01:21:01,268 kids to a curious resident to a 2435 01:21:01,268 --> 01:21:02,690 commissioner and now to chair. 2436 01:21:02,690 --> 01:21:03,504 Very done much over these past 2437 01:21:03,504 --> 01:21:05,390 three years but there's much 2438 01:21:05,390 --> 01:21:06,408 more to do and I hope to have 2439 01:21:06,408 --> 01:21:08,610 your support being reappointed 2440 01:21:08,610 --> 01:21:09,377 to the parks and recreation 2441 01:21:09,377 --> 01:21:12,377 commission for a second term. 2442 01:21:12,580 --> 01:21:13,180 thank you. 2443 01:21:13,180 --> 01:21:13,347 >> Vice Mayor McAllen: thank 2444 01:21:13,347 --> 01:21:15,149 you. 2445 01:21:15,149 --> 01:21:17,852 With, that again, council, there 2446 01:21:17,852 --> 01:21:18,152 are two openings and three 2447 01:21:18,152 --> 01:21:20,152 candidates. 2448 01:21:21,122 --> 01:21:21,356 We will start with COUNCILMAN 2449 01:21:21,356 --> 01:21:21,889 Graham. 2450 01:21:21,889 --> 01:21:22,357 >> Councilmember Graham: 2451 01:21:22,357 --> 01:21:24,357 thank you. 2452 01:21:30,498 --> 01:21:30,798 I will vote for MS. Onkst and 2453 01:21:30,798 --> 01:21:31,466 MS. Lagesse. 2454 01:21:31,466 --> 01:21:32,133 >> Vice Mayor McAllen: councilwo 2455 01:21:32,133 --> 01:21:33,234 man dubauskas. 2456 01:21:33,234 --> 01:21:35,234 >> Councilmember Dubauskas: 2457 01:21:37,505 --> 01:21:39,674 marilyn lagesse, chasse onkst. 2458 01:21:39,674 --> 01:21:41,674 >> Councilmember Kwasman: 2459 01:21:46,381 --> 01:21:47,448 marilyn lagesse and chass onkst. 2460 01:21:47,448 --> 01:21:49,448 >> Councilmember Whitehead: 2461 01:21:50,850 --> 01:21:52,320 chass onkst and michael 2462 01:21:52,320 --> 01:21:53,488 vreeland. 2463 01:21:53,488 --> 01:21:55,590 >> Vice Mayor McAllen: mayor. 2464 01:21:55,590 --> 01:21:57,990 >> Mayor Borowsky: yes, michael 2465 01:21:58,526 --> 01:21:59,828 vreeland and chazz monk. 2466 01:21:59,828 --> 01:22:01,828 >> Councilmember Littlefield: 2467 01:22:01,896 --> 01:22:02,163 chass onkst and michael 2468 01:22:02,163 --> 01:22:02,897 vreeland. 2469 01:22:02,897 --> 01:22:05,897 >> Vice Mayor McAllen: and the 2470 01:22:05,934 --> 01:22:09,438 vice mayor will vote for marilyn 2471 01:22:09,438 --> 01:22:11,438 and michael vreeland. 2472 01:22:18,613 --> 01:22:20,682 That will leave a tie. 2473 01:22:20,682 --> 01:22:20,949 Okay and chass onkst will be 2474 01:22:20,949 --> 01:22:22,949 appointed. 2475 01:22:23,118 --> 01:22:26,118 We will revote between marilyn 2476 01:22:26,521 --> 01:22:30,121 and chair vreeland and we will 2477 01:22:31,192 --> 01:22:31,425 start again with COUNCILMAN 2478 01:22:31,425 --> 01:22:33,425 Graham. 2479 01:22:35,129 --> 01:22:35,430 >> Councilmember Graham: 2480 01:22:35,430 --> 01:22:36,998 MS. Lagesse. 2481 01:22:36,998 --> 01:22:38,998 >> Councilmember Dubauskas: 2482 01:22:39,000 --> 01:22:40,135 marilyn lagesse. 2483 01:22:40,135 --> 01:22:41,703 >> Councilmember Kwasman: 2484 01:22:41,703 --> 01:22:42,270 marilyn lagesse. 2485 01:22:42,270 --> 01:22:44,270 >> Councilmember Whitehead: 2486 01:22:49,110 --> 01:22:51,110 michael vreeland. 2487 01:22:53,147 --> 01:22:53,415 >> Mayor Borowsky: michael 2488 01:22:53,415 --> 01:22:55,415 vreeland. 2489 01:22:56,450 --> 01:22:58,450 >> Councilmember Littlefield: 2490 01:22:59,654 --> 01:23:01,223 marilyn lagesse. 2491 01:23:01,223 --> 01:23:04,223 >> Vice Mayor McAllen: and the 2492 01:23:04,960 --> 01:23:06,294 vice mayor votes for michael 2493 01:23:06,294 --> 01:23:08,294 vreeland. 2494 01:23:08,463 --> 01:23:08,963 That means marilyn lagesse is 2495 01:23:08,963 --> 01:23:10,963 appointed. 2496 01:23:16,872 --> 01:23:17,405 Thank you. 2497 01:23:17,405 --> 01:23:19,273 Okay. 2498 01:23:19,273 --> 01:23:19,808 The next commission is the 2499 01:23:19,808 --> 01:23:21,808 planning commission. 2500 01:23:22,211 --> 01:23:23,211 The planning commission holds 2501 01:23:23,211 --> 01:23:24,312 public meetings and makes 2502 01:23:24,312 --> 01:23:26,281 recommendations to the city 2503 01:23:26,281 --> 01:23:29,281 council on all matters relating 2504 01:23:29,584 --> 01:23:31,486 to the creation of zoning 2505 01:23:31,486 --> 01:23:33,422 districts, the enforcement of 2506 01:23:33,422 --> 01:23:35,422 zoning regulations, amendments 2507 01:23:35,790 --> 01:23:37,559 to all zoning ordinances and any 2508 01:23:37,559 --> 01:23:37,792 other planning and zoning 2509 01:23:37,792 --> 01:23:39,361 issues. 2510 01:23:39,361 --> 01:23:40,628 There are three vacancies and 2511 01:23:40,628 --> 01:23:42,628 seven nominees. 2512 01:23:44,166 --> 01:23:46,566 The nominees are: jeffrey 2513 01:23:46,868 --> 01:23:49,868 brand, doug craig, mason gates, 2514 01:23:53,410 --> 01:23:55,110 david mason, mark Mccurdy, 2515 01:23:55,110 --> 01:23:56,211 poonam singh, who will be 2516 01:23:56,211 --> 01:23:58,211 participating electronically and 2517 01:23:58,413 --> 01:24:00,413 michael wills. 2518 01:24:07,220 --> 01:24:10,220 We will start with jeffrey 2519 01:24:16,331 --> 01:24:17,320 brand. 2520 01:24:17,320 --> 01:24:17,332 >> good evening. 2521 01:24:17,332 --> 01:24:19,332 There we go. 2522 01:24:19,668 --> 01:24:20,102 Good evening, mayor, vice mayor, 2523 01:24:20,102 --> 01:24:21,300 council. 2524 01:24:21,300 --> 01:24:23,772 My name is jeff brand. 2525 01:24:23,772 --> 01:24:23,973 I live at 8128 east mitchell 2526 01:24:23,973 --> 01:24:24,973 drive. 2527 01:24:24,973 --> 01:24:26,475 I have been a resident of the 2528 01:24:26,475 --> 01:24:28,576 city of scottsdale for a little 2529 01:24:28,576 --> 01:24:30,145 over 20 years. 2530 01:24:30,145 --> 01:24:32,447 But I have worked off and on in 2531 01:24:32,447 --> 01:24:34,950 the city as a practicing 2532 01:24:34,950 --> 01:24:35,283 architect for 27 years, over 27 2533 01:24:35,283 --> 01:24:37,283 years. 2534 01:24:37,386 --> 01:24:39,688 My qualifications for being 2535 01:24:39,688 --> 01:24:41,857 appointed to the planning 2536 01:24:41,857 --> 01:24:42,124 commission, I'm a registered 2537 01:24:42,124 --> 01:24:43,525 architect. 2538 01:24:43,525 --> 01:24:46,194 I have been leading master 2539 01:24:46,194 --> 01:24:48,594 planning projects for over 25 2540 01:24:49,497 --> 01:24:50,650 years locally, nationally and 2541 01:24:50,650 --> 01:24:52,650 internationally. 2542 01:24:52,200 --> 01:24:54,236 these include kierland commons, 2543 01:24:54,236 --> 01:24:55,570 scottsdale quarter, and the city 2544 01:24:55,570 --> 01:24:58,240 north or high street, however 2545 01:24:58,240 --> 01:25:00,240 you call it. 2546 01:25:02,178 --> 01:25:03,946 The novus plan, and other 2547 01:25:03,946 --> 01:25:06,148 projects across the metro area. 2548 01:25:06,148 --> 01:25:08,160 I'm very well versed in the 2549 01:25:08,160 --> 01:25:10,219 general plan, and all of the 2550 01:25:10,219 --> 01:25:12,288 guidelines and ordinances that 2551 01:25:12,288 --> 01:25:14,256 govern this city, and I have 2552 01:25:14,256 --> 01:25:16,458 been on the D.R.B. And vice 2553 01:25:16,458 --> 01:25:17,826 chair of the D.R.B. For six 2554 01:25:17,826 --> 01:25:19,826 years, l. Six 2555 01:25:20,290 --> 01:25:22,290 almost six years. 2556 01:25:23,665 --> 01:25:25,634 I'm active in the uli community 2557 01:25:25,634 --> 01:25:27,350 on the national and local level 2558 01:25:27,350 --> 01:25:28,770 as well what is the top issue 2559 01:25:28,770 --> 01:25:30,305 facing the board or commission? 2560 01:25:30,305 --> 01:25:32,740 I have a young family here. 2561 01:25:32,740 --> 01:25:32,674 We have attend scottsdale 2562 01:25:32,674 --> 01:25:34,674 schools. 2563 01:25:36,478 --> 01:25:37,120 My entire family has ties in 2564 01:25:37,120 --> 01:25:38,614 scottsdale. 2565 01:25:38,614 --> 01:25:39,548 I'm passionate ensuring 2566 01:25:39,548 --> 01:25:42,840 scottsdale is the best place to 2567 01:25:42,840 --> 01:25:43,418 live in the country. 2568 01:25:43,418 --> 01:25:46,922 So much of how we experience a 2569 01:25:46,922 --> 01:25:47,923 city is through the built 2570 01:25:47,923 --> 01:25:49,357 environment. 2571 01:25:49,357 --> 01:25:51,993 This commission is -- is heavily 2572 01:25:51,993 --> 01:25:52,328 involved in advising city 2573 01:25:52,328 --> 01:25:54,328 council. 2574 01:25:54,629 --> 01:25:55,630 And I feel like I'm expert in 2575 01:25:55,630 --> 01:25:56,498 one thing. 2576 01:25:56,498 --> 01:25:57,500 I'm an expert in planning. 2577 01:25:57,500 --> 01:25:58,767 That's what I do. 2578 01:25:58,767 --> 01:26:02,367 That's what I have always done 2579 01:26:03,105 --> 01:26:04,673 for almost 30 years exclusively. 2580 01:26:04,673 --> 01:26:06,309 I feel like I have a unique 2581 01:26:06,309 --> 01:26:08,430 ability to serve the council and 2582 01:26:08,430 --> 01:26:08,811 the city by having an 2583 01:26:08,811 --> 01:26:11,211 understanding of place making 2584 01:26:12,315 --> 01:26:13,850 and planning principles both 2585 01:26:13,850 --> 01:26:14,683 locally, regionally and 2586 01:26:14,683 --> 01:26:17,190 nationally and I'm looking 2587 01:26:17,190 --> 01:26:18,321 forward to being a resource of 2588 01:26:18,321 --> 01:26:19,922 knowledge and experience to 2589 01:26:19,922 --> 01:26:22,322 ensure that the built 2590 01:26:23,292 --> 01:26:24,560 environment is lasting and 2591 01:26:24,560 --> 01:26:26,960 special and most importantly 2592 01:26:27,863 --> 01:26:29,799 reflects the values of this 2593 01:26:29,799 --> 01:26:31,734 community. 2594 01:26:31,734 --> 01:26:32,835 So as -- anyway, I would love 2595 01:26:32,835 --> 01:26:33,603 the opportunity to serve my 2596 01:26:33,603 --> 01:26:36,300 community in this role. 2597 01:26:37,139 --> 01:26:37,740 So I appreciate your time. 2598 01:26:37,740 --> 01:26:38,474 >> Vice Mayor McAllen: thank 2599 01:26:38,474 --> 01:26:40,900 you, jeff. 2600 01:26:40,900 --> 01:26:43,900 The next candidate is doug 2601 01:26:53,220 --> 01:26:54,423 craig. 2602 01:26:54,423 --> 01:26:55,591 Good afternoon, my name is doug 2603 01:26:55,591 --> 01:26:57,591 craig. 2604 01:26:58,661 --> 01:26:59,528 I reside at 7209 east Mcdonald 2605 01:26:59,528 --> 01:27:01,528 drive, number 37. 2606 01:27:05,100 --> 01:27:07,350 I first moved to scottsdale in 2607 01:27:07,350 --> 01:27:08,838 1982 and then sillily, I left 2608 01:27:08,838 --> 01:27:11,974 and then I wised up and came 2609 01:27:11,974 --> 01:27:12,675 back in 2011 and so I have been 2610 01:27:12,675 --> 01:27:13,909 here since. 2611 01:27:13,909 --> 01:27:15,545 Like everyone else here, I want 2612 01:27:15,545 --> 01:27:17,945 to serve our community. 2613 01:27:18,800 --> 01:27:19,515 I see several familiar faces. 2614 01:27:19,515 --> 01:27:21,184 And I'm glad to see these people 2615 01:27:21,184 --> 01:27:22,618 are out volunteering. 2616 01:27:22,618 --> 01:27:25,254 That's how a community stays 2617 01:27:25,254 --> 01:27:27,254 vibrant and fresh. 2618 01:27:27,856 --> 01:27:28,958 I'm a graduate of the scottsdale 2619 01:27:28,958 --> 01:27:30,927 leadership program which 2620 01:27:30,927 --> 01:27:31,927 introduced me to the people and 2621 01:27:31,927 --> 01:27:34,927 components which make a great 2622 01:27:35,865 --> 01:27:38,865 city and how it operates. 2623 01:27:39,602 --> 01:27:41,771 I have also volunteers spent six 2624 01:27:41,771 --> 01:27:43,390 years on the review board and 2625 01:27:43,390 --> 01:27:45,390 historic preservation commission 2626 01:27:45,400 --> 01:27:46,843 before that. 2627 01:27:46,843 --> 01:27:48,744 These roles have given we 2628 01:27:48,744 --> 01:27:49,912 processes, standards and values 2629 01:27:49,912 --> 01:27:51,912 that guide thoughtful 2630 01:27:53,950 --> 01:27:55,318 development in scottsdale. 2631 01:27:55,318 --> 01:27:58,318 On the development review board, 2632 01:27:58,454 --> 01:28:00,223 I have compliance for design 2633 01:28:00,223 --> 01:28:02,158 guidelines and site planning 2634 01:28:02,158 --> 01:28:02,725 guidelines and neighborhood 2635 01:28:02,725 --> 01:28:04,226 compatibility. 2636 01:28:04,226 --> 01:28:05,795 Historic preservation, I gained 2637 01:28:05,795 --> 01:28:07,897 a deep preservation for honoring 2638 01:28:07,897 --> 01:28:09,331 the cultural heritage and 2639 01:28:09,331 --> 01:28:09,599 thoughtfully accommodating 2640 01:28:09,599 --> 01:28:11,599 progress. 2641 01:28:16,239 --> 01:28:17,740 In addition to my civic service, 2642 01:28:17,740 --> 01:28:19,509 i bring professional expertise 2643 01:28:19,509 --> 01:28:20,677 as a register landscape 2644 01:28:20,677 --> 01:28:22,212 architect and I have site design 2645 01:28:22,212 --> 01:28:23,513 and land use, environmental 2646 01:28:23,513 --> 01:28:25,913 systems and individual and 2647 01:28:26,115 --> 01:28:28,115 functional relationships between 2648 01:28:28,785 --> 01:28:29,118 the built and natural 2649 01:28:29,118 --> 01:28:30,420 environments. 2650 01:28:30,420 --> 01:28:31,821 I'm able to bring that 2651 01:28:31,821 --> 01:28:33,880 professional lens directly to 2652 01:28:33,880 --> 01:28:36,880 bear on planning decisions that 2653 01:28:36,592 --> 01:28:38,394 come before the commission, 2654 01:28:38,394 --> 01:28:39,929 ensure that projects are 2655 01:28:39,929 --> 01:28:41,598 evaluated for regulatory 2656 01:28:41,598 --> 01:28:43,166 compliance and long-term 2657 01:28:43,166 --> 01:28:44,167 contribution to city's 2658 01:28:44,167 --> 01:28:46,567 distinctive sense of place. 2659 01:28:47,300 --> 01:28:48,204 Together, these experiences have 2660 01:28:48,204 --> 01:28:50,573 sharpened my understanding of 2661 01:28:50,573 --> 01:28:52,341 zoning principles, land use 2662 01:28:52,341 --> 01:28:53,643 policy the balance between 2663 01:28:53,643 --> 01:28:54,944 development interests and 2664 01:28:54,944 --> 01:28:56,446 community needs. 2665 01:28:56,446 --> 01:28:57,780 The planning commission plays a 2666 01:28:57,780 --> 01:28:58,848 vital role in shaping 2667 01:28:58,848 --> 01:28:59,820 scottsdale's long live term 2668 01:28:59,820 --> 01:29:01,820 vision. 2669 01:29:02,252 --> 01:29:02,452 I'm eager to contribute at that 2670 01:29:02,452 --> 01:29:04,452 level. 2671 01:29:04,620 --> 01:29:06,289 I'm committed to decisions 2672 01:29:06,289 --> 01:29:08,691 grounded in the city's general 2673 01:29:08,691 --> 01:29:10,626 plan and informed by data and 2674 01:29:10,626 --> 01:29:10,893 responsive to the voices of our 2675 01:29:10,893 --> 01:29:11,595 community. 2676 01:29:11,595 --> 01:29:12,329 >> Vice Mayor McAllen: thank 2677 01:29:12,329 --> 01:29:14,329 you, MR. Craig. 2678 01:29:20,670 --> 01:29:23,670 Our next candidte is mason 2679 01:29:30,446 --> 01:29:31,448 gates. 2680 01:29:31,448 --> 01:29:32,115 >> good evening, city council 2681 01:29:32,115 --> 01:29:33,449 and mayor. 2682 01:29:33,449 --> 01:29:36,286 My name is mason gates. 2683 01:29:36,286 --> 01:29:37,654 I currently reside at 3234 north 2684 01:29:37,654 --> 01:29:39,122 scottsdale road, and I'm hopeful 2685 01:29:39,122 --> 01:29:40,823 to be appointed to the planning 2686 01:29:40,823 --> 01:29:41,357 commission for the city of 2687 01:29:41,357 --> 01:29:43,357 scottsdale. 2688 01:29:47,797 --> 01:29:50,567 For the sake of credibility. 2689 01:29:50,567 --> 01:29:52,402 I currently serve as the vice 2690 01:29:52,402 --> 01:29:54,802 PRESIDENT As the brokerage. 2691 01:29:56,273 --> 01:29:58,575 I have m&a of self-storage and 2692 01:29:58,575 --> 01:29:59,542 transactional track record 2693 01:29:59,542 --> 01:30:00,777 exceeding $30 million in the 2694 01:30:00,777 --> 01:30:02,879 previous fiscal year alone. 2695 01:30:02,879 --> 01:30:04,447 All this to say I have an 2696 01:30:04,447 --> 01:30:05,415 extremely vast and unique 2697 01:30:05,415 --> 01:30:06,950 understanding of real property, 2698 01:30:06,950 --> 01:30:08,652 development, city planning and 2699 01:30:08,652 --> 01:30:11,652 municipal zoning granting me the 2700 01:30:11,788 --> 01:30:13,390 necessary fluency to adequacy 2701 01:30:13,390 --> 01:30:13,690 serve on the scottsdale planning 2702 01:30:13,690 --> 01:30:14,958 commission. 2703 01:30:14,958 --> 01:30:17,227 As for why I'm interested in 2704 01:30:17,227 --> 01:30:18,695 serving, each day, I ask my 2705 01:30:18,695 --> 01:30:21,970 clients one simple question, how 2706 01:30:21,970 --> 01:30:22,466 can I be of value to you? 2707 01:30:22,466 --> 01:30:25,350 Today, I pose the same question 2708 01:30:25,350 --> 01:30:25,301 to my representatives and fellow 2709 01:30:25,301 --> 01:30:27,301 residents. 2710 01:30:27,537 --> 01:30:28,772 I'm convicted in my belief that 2711 01:30:28,772 --> 01:30:30,240 scottsdale is the greatest place 2712 01:30:30,240 --> 01:30:31,875 to live, work and raise a 2713 01:30:31,875 --> 01:30:33,744 family, and I think that's all 2714 01:30:33,744 --> 01:30:35,678 been made possible by involved, 2715 01:30:35,678 --> 01:30:37,470 thoughtful and engaged community 2716 01:30:37,470 --> 01:30:37,848 members spanning both residents 2717 01:30:37,848 --> 01:30:39,848 and representatives. 2718 01:30:41,284 --> 01:30:43,200 And so today, I merely seek to 2719 01:30:43,200 --> 01:30:45,322 on a commission that most 2720 01:30:45,322 --> 01:30:45,589 adequacy applies to my area of 2721 01:30:45,589 --> 01:30:46,990 expertise. 2722 01:30:46,990 --> 01:30:49,592 My primary goals, if appointed 2723 01:30:49,592 --> 01:30:50,694 are simple and free of 2724 01:30:50,694 --> 01:30:52,694 self-interest. 2725 01:30:52,729 --> 01:30:54,464 One, the opinions of communities 2726 01:30:54,464 --> 01:30:55,165 members must be personified 2727 01:30:55,165 --> 01:30:56,533 thoughtfully in every decision 2728 01:30:56,533 --> 01:30:58,669 that's made and two, developers 2729 01:30:58,669 --> 01:30:59,736 and the proposed developments 2730 01:30:59,736 --> 01:31:01,772 must be held to the same 2731 01:31:01,772 --> 01:31:03,540 standards of quality that make 2732 01:31:03,540 --> 01:31:04,874 scottsdale the incredible city 2733 01:31:04,874 --> 01:31:06,310 that it is. 2734 01:31:06,310 --> 01:31:08,445 I humbly ask you to vote in 2735 01:31:08,445 --> 01:31:09,446 favor of my appointment and 2736 01:31:09,446 --> 01:31:10,747 thereby affording me the 2737 01:31:10,747 --> 01:31:12,716 opportunity to wake up each day 2738 01:31:12,716 --> 01:31:14,818 and ask not what my city can do 2739 01:31:14,818 --> 01:31:15,119 for me but what I can do for my 2740 01:31:15,119 --> 01:31:17,119 city. 2741 01:31:18,221 --> 01:31:18,822 Thank you. 2742 01:31:18,822 --> 01:31:19,190 >> Vice Mayor McAllen: thank 2743 01:31:19,190 --> 01:31:21,190 you. 2744 01:31:30,701 --> 01:31:31,835 David mason. 2745 01:31:31,835 --> 01:31:33,169 >> good afternoon, mayor, not 2746 01:31:33,169 --> 01:31:35,569 here and city council. 2747 01:31:37,240 --> 01:31:40,110 I'm david mason and I reside at 2748 01:31:40,110 --> 01:31:41,111 33217 north 61st place I'm a 2749 01:31:41,111 --> 01:31:41,411 ten-year resident of the city of 2750 01:31:41,411 --> 01:31:42,546 scottsdale. 2751 01:31:42,546 --> 01:31:43,480 Thank you for your time today. 2752 01:31:43,480 --> 01:31:45,880 Serving on the planning 2753 01:31:46,550 --> 01:31:47,985 commission would be an extension 2754 01:31:47,985 --> 01:31:49,953 of my development review board 2755 01:31:49,953 --> 01:31:50,854 service and would allow me to 2756 01:31:50,854 --> 01:31:52,523 further participate in 2757 01:31:52,523 --> 01:31:52,823 scottsdale planning and 2758 01:31:52,823 --> 01:31:54,823 development. 2759 01:31:55,359 --> 01:31:57,594 Three years on drb, in 2760 01:31:57,594 --> 01:31:58,362 combination with four decades of 2761 01:31:58,362 --> 01:31:59,964 real estate industry experience 2762 01:31:59,964 --> 01:32:01,964 and engineering background, 2763 01:32:02,320 --> 01:32:04,100 equip me to make practical, 2764 01:32:04,100 --> 01:32:04,334 informed and good planning 2765 01:32:04,334 --> 01:32:06,690 decisions. 2766 01:32:06,690 --> 01:32:08,690 The planning commission's 2767 01:32:09,720 --> 01:32:12,720 central challenge is to enable 2768 01:32:13,277 --> 01:32:15,277 thoughtful growth, while 2769 01:32:15,279 --> 01:32:16,847 preserving the livability and 2770 01:32:16,847 --> 01:32:17,181 character of scottsdale 2771 01:32:17,181 --> 01:32:18,315 neighborhoods. 2772 01:32:18,315 --> 01:32:20,384 I would approach this by 2773 01:32:20,384 --> 01:32:22,384 weighing development needs, 2774 01:32:22,619 --> 01:32:23,653 planning and zoning 2775 01:32:23,653 --> 01:32:25,322 considerations and community 2776 01:32:25,322 --> 01:32:27,722 priorities and factors that 2777 01:32:28,258 --> 01:32:31,258 sustain scottsdale as a city 2778 01:32:31,762 --> 01:32:33,597 residents are proud of. 2779 01:32:33,597 --> 01:32:35,900 My real estate experience allow 2780 01:32:35,900 --> 01:32:38,335 me to have practical insights 2781 01:32:38,335 --> 01:32:38,702 and resident and commercial 2782 01:32:38,702 --> 01:32:40,702 projects. 2783 01:32:41,738 --> 01:32:43,738 My engineering background 2784 01:32:43,874 --> 01:32:45,109 strengthen the ability to 2785 01:32:45,109 --> 01:32:46,710 evaluate complex projects from 2786 01:32:46,710 --> 01:32:48,279 commercial, technical, 2787 01:32:48,279 --> 01:32:48,712 infrastructure, and public 2788 01:32:48,712 --> 01:32:50,810 perspectives. 2789 01:32:50,810 --> 01:32:51,182 This background includes a 2790 01:32:51,182 --> 01:32:54,182 master of science, degree in 2791 01:32:56,920 --> 01:32:57,588 industrial engineering, I.T. And 2792 01:32:57,588 --> 01:32:58,255 telecommunications experience 2793 01:32:58,255 --> 01:33:00,655 across development and industry 2794 01:33:01,858 --> 01:33:03,660 and work in green energy and 2795 01:33:03,660 --> 01:33:06,600 electric utilities and seven 2796 01:33:08,732 --> 01:33:09,900 years in the army, and I gained 2797 01:33:09,900 --> 01:33:10,701 short-term into short-term 2798 01:33:10,701 --> 01:33:12,701 mental processes. 2799 01:33:14,137 --> 01:33:14,605 My drb term ended on the 5th 2800 01:33:14,605 --> 01:33:15,739 of this month. 2801 01:33:15,739 --> 01:33:17,307 Serving on the planning 2802 01:33:17,307 --> 01:33:18,241 commission would be a privilege 2803 01:33:18,241 --> 01:33:18,542 and I would welcome your 2804 01:33:18,542 --> 01:33:19,843 support. 2805 01:33:19,843 --> 01:33:22,843 Thank you for your consideration 2806 01:33:23,113 --> 01:33:23,414 and for your service to 2807 01:33:23,414 --> 01:33:24,480 scottsdale. 2808 01:33:24,480 --> 01:33:25,449 >> Vice Mayor McAllen: thank 2809 01:33:25,449 --> 01:33:27,449 you, MR. Mason. 2810 01:33:27,919 --> 01:33:30,919 Our next candidate is mark 2811 01:33:34,692 --> 01:33:36,692 Mccurdy. 2812 01:33:38,262 --> 01:33:38,629 >> thank you, vice mayor and 2813 01:33:38,629 --> 01:33:40,397 councilmembers. 2814 01:33:40,397 --> 01:33:42,397 There we go. 2815 01:33:45,369 --> 01:33:46,570 Mark Mccurdy 8607 east edward 2816 01:33:46,570 --> 01:33:48,105 avenue, scottsdale. 2817 01:33:48,105 --> 01:33:50,105 Resident for 12 years. 2818 01:33:50,408 --> 01:33:53,277 I'm interested in serving on the 2819 01:33:53,277 --> 01:33:55,379 planning commission to help 2820 01:33:55,379 --> 01:33:57,810 preserve scottsdale's special 2821 01:33:57,810 --> 01:33:59,810 character and scottsdale's 2822 01:34:00,510 --> 01:34:01,318 high-quality of life. 2823 01:34:01,318 --> 01:34:04,318 My experience -- my experience 2824 01:34:04,355 --> 01:34:06,623 serving as a city councilmember 2825 01:34:06,623 --> 01:34:09,526 and mayor for a decade provided 2826 01:34:09,526 --> 01:34:12,960 me with the valuable experience 2827 01:34:12,960 --> 01:34:15,320 overseeing land use decisions as 2828 01:34:15,320 --> 01:34:16,801 it pertains to the city's 2829 01:34:16,801 --> 01:34:18,801 general plan. 2830 01:34:20,370 --> 01:34:23,370 Additionally, I have served on 2831 01:34:23,341 --> 01:34:24,476 scottsdale's historical 2832 01:34:24,476 --> 01:34:26,476 preservation committee. 2833 01:34:26,644 --> 01:34:29,413 This position has given me 2834 01:34:29,413 --> 01:34:32,413 opportunities to not only help 2835 01:34:32,716 --> 01:34:34,716 safeguard scottsdale's 2836 01:34:34,819 --> 01:34:35,953 historical integrity but create 2837 01:34:35,953 --> 01:34:36,821 meaningful and collaborative 2838 01:34:36,821 --> 01:34:39,221 relationships with members of 2839 01:34:39,323 --> 01:34:41,723 our government and community. 2840 01:34:42,600 --> 01:34:44,610 The top issue, the top issue 2841 01:34:44,610 --> 01:34:46,461 facing the planning commission 2842 01:34:47,980 --> 01:34:50,698 far and away is over development 2843 01:34:52,403 --> 01:34:54,805 as it pertains to our water, our 2844 01:34:54,805 --> 01:34:57,205 traffic flow, density in 2845 01:34:57,441 --> 01:34:59,441 scottsdale's general plan. 2846 01:35:00,678 --> 01:35:01,278 Any questions? 2847 01:35:01,278 --> 01:35:02,346 >> Vice Mayor McAllen: thank 2848 01:35:02,346 --> 01:35:03,681 you, MR. Mccurdy. 2849 01:35:03,681 --> 01:35:03,881 Any questions, anyone? 2850 01:35:03,881 --> 01:35:05,881 Okay. 2851 01:35:06,150 --> 01:35:08,150 Thank you. 2852 01:35:09,554 --> 01:35:10,855 Our next candidate is poonam 2853 01:35:10,855 --> 01:35:11,722 singh who is participating 2854 01:35:11,722 --> 01:35:13,692 electronically. 2855 01:35:13,692 --> 01:35:15,692 MR. Singh? 2856 01:35:16,527 --> 01:35:17,161 >> yes, I had there, this is. 2857 01:35:17,161 --> 01:35:18,195 >> Vice Mayor McAllen: oh, 2858 01:35:18,195 --> 01:35:18,396 excuse me, ma'am. 2859 01:35:18,396 --> 01:35:18,897 Sorry. 2860 01:35:18,897 --> 01:35:19,664 >> no, you're good. 2861 01:35:19,664 --> 01:35:21,664 Thank you. 2862 01:35:22,534 --> 01:35:26,370 Yes, my name is poonam singh and 2863 01:35:26,370 --> 01:35:26,871 I live at 11345 ast barrel 2864 01:35:26,871 --> 01:35:29,274 avenue and I have been in 2865 01:35:29,274 --> 01:35:29,473 scottsdale for just over 13 2866 01:35:29,473 --> 01:35:30,809 years. 2867 01:35:30,809 --> 01:35:33,512 I am a -- I'm in real estate, 2868 01:35:33,512 --> 01:35:34,946 and I'm a general contractor in 2869 01:35:34,946 --> 01:35:36,347 residential commercial, as well 2870 01:35:36,347 --> 01:35:37,748 as the designer. 2871 01:35:37,748 --> 01:35:39,417 So I'm interested in serving for 2872 01:35:39,417 --> 01:35:41,286 the planning commission because 2873 01:35:41,286 --> 01:35:42,553 I want to contribute to 2874 01:35:42,553 --> 01:35:44,155 scottsdale's long-term vision 2875 01:35:44,155 --> 01:35:46,900 for growth and land use. 2876 01:35:46,900 --> 01:35:48,590 As someone who works directly, 2877 01:35:48,590 --> 01:35:49,293 with zoning, development 2878 01:35:49,293 --> 01:35:50,495 connivents in neighborhood 2879 01:35:50,495 --> 01:35:52,895 impacts, I understand how 2880 01:35:52,931 --> 01:35:53,798 planning decisions affect 2881 01:35:53,798 --> 01:35:55,734 infrastructure, traffic, 2882 01:35:55,734 --> 01:35:57,135 housing, and the community. 2883 01:35:57,135 --> 01:35:58,737 Scottsdale is an important 2884 01:35:58,737 --> 01:36:00,138 moment of growth and I want to 2885 01:36:00,138 --> 01:36:02,607 help ensure that new development 2886 01:36:02,607 --> 01:36:04,475 is thoughtful, compatible and 2887 01:36:04,475 --> 01:36:06,578 aligned to the city's values. 2888 01:36:06,578 --> 01:36:08,446 My background in real estate and 2889 01:36:08,446 --> 01:36:10,282 construction gives me a 2890 01:36:10,282 --> 01:36:11,683 practical perspective on what's 2891 01:36:11,683 --> 01:36:13,551 feasible, what benefits the 2892 01:36:13,551 --> 01:36:14,853 community, and how planning 2893 01:36:14,853 --> 01:36:16,354 decisions translates into real 2894 01:36:16,354 --> 01:36:17,888 estate outcomes. 2895 01:36:17,888 --> 01:36:20,392 Serving on the commission is a 2896 01:36:20,392 --> 01:36:21,258 meaningful way for me to serve 2897 01:36:21,258 --> 01:36:22,894 responsible growth and protect 2898 01:36:22,894 --> 01:36:24,863 the qualities that make 2899 01:36:24,863 --> 01:36:26,331 scottsdale so unique. 2900 01:36:26,331 --> 01:36:28,266 My experience in real estate 2901 01:36:28,266 --> 01:36:29,801 construction and design gives me 2902 01:36:29,801 --> 01:36:32,103 a strong foundation for serving 2903 01:36:32,103 --> 01:36:33,905 the planning commission. 2904 01:36:33,905 --> 01:36:36,541 As a contractor and designer, I 2905 01:36:36,541 --> 01:36:37,776 have worked directly with zoning 2906 01:36:37,776 --> 01:36:39,277 requirements, land use 2907 01:36:39,277 --> 01:36:41,277 constraints and development 2908 01:36:42,347 --> 01:36:44,415 standards that shape how 2909 01:36:44,415 --> 01:36:46,251 projects are infrastructure, 2910 01:36:46,251 --> 01:36:47,886 traffic, neighborhood and 2911 01:36:47,886 --> 01:36:49,886 long-term livability. 2912 01:36:50,222 --> 01:36:51,890 I evaluate projects not only for 2913 01:36:51,890 --> 01:36:52,424 the financial feasibility but 2914 01:36:52,424 --> 01:36:54,526 also how they fit within the 2915 01:36:54,526 --> 01:36:56,194 community goals, long-term 2916 01:36:56,194 --> 01:36:58,630 planning and how to contribute 2917 01:36:58,630 --> 01:37:00,332 in a balanced perspective that 2918 01:37:00,332 --> 01:37:02,367 supports the growth, while 2919 01:37:02,367 --> 01:37:02,868 protecting scottsdale's ewe teak 2920 01:37:02,868 --> 01:37:03,734 character. 2921 01:37:03,734 --> 01:37:05,360 If -- unique character. 2922 01:37:05,360 --> 01:37:07,872 If I was selected for the 2923 01:37:07,872 --> 01:37:09,700 planning commission, my primary 2924 01:37:09,700 --> 01:37:10,241 goals are to support balance 2925 01:37:10,241 --> 01:37:11,342 growth and protect the 2926 01:37:11,342 --> 01:37:12,577 neighborhood character and 2927 01:37:12,577 --> 01:37:14,446 ensure the land use decisions 2928 01:37:14,446 --> 01:37:15,130 are aligned with scottsdale's 2929 01:37:15,130 --> 01:37:16,815 long-term vision. 2930 01:37:16,815 --> 01:37:18,984 I would focus on evaluating how 2931 01:37:18,984 --> 01:37:20,385 development impacts 2932 01:37:20,385 --> 01:37:22,385 infrastructure, traffic, housing 2933 01:37:22,820 --> 01:37:24,222 needs and the community with my 2934 01:37:24,222 --> 01:37:26,622 background in construction and 2935 01:37:27,392 --> 01:37:28,360 real estate, I would prioritize 2936 01:37:28,360 --> 01:37:30,360 practical, realistic planning 2937 01:37:31,429 --> 01:37:32,930 that respects zoning standards, 2938 01:37:32,930 --> 01:37:33,232 while allowing thoughtful 2939 01:37:33,232 --> 01:37:34,799 innovation. 2940 01:37:34,799 --> 01:37:38,303 My goal is to help guide growth 2941 01:37:38,303 --> 01:37:40,339 in a way that keeps scottsdale 2942 01:37:40,339 --> 01:37:40,672 vibrant, sustainable and true to 2943 01:37:40,672 --> 01:37:41,273 its identity. 2944 01:37:41,273 --> 01:37:42,707 >> Vice Mayor McAllen: thank 2945 01:37:42,707 --> 01:37:43,742 you, MS. Singh. 2946 01:37:43,742 --> 01:37:44,409 >> thank you. 2947 01:37:44,409 --> 01:37:46,100 >> Vice Mayor McAllen: our next 2948 01:37:46,100 --> 01:37:49,100 candidate and final candidate is 2949 01:37:53,986 --> 01:37:55,986 michael wills. 2950 01:38:00,580 --> 01:38:02,995 >> all right, well thank you 2951 01:38:02,995 --> 01:38:05,970 mayor borowsky, and vice. 2952 01:38:05,970 --> 01:38:06,464 I live in scottsdale, in 85260 2953 01:38:06,464 --> 01:38:08,267 and I'm a scottsdale native. 2954 01:38:08,267 --> 01:38:10,635 So we have a pretty strong slate 2955 01:38:10,635 --> 01:38:12,770 of candidates so if you will 2956 01:38:12,770 --> 01:38:13,105 indulge me with a brief 2957 01:38:13,105 --> 01:38:14,907 introduction. 2958 01:38:14,907 --> 01:38:15,607 I began in finance after earning 2959 01:38:15,607 --> 01:38:17,342 my degree at A.S.U. 2960 01:38:17,342 --> 01:38:20,278 For the last 23 plus years I 2961 01:38:20,278 --> 01:38:22,781 have been a full-time scottsdale 2962 01:38:22,781 --> 01:38:24,416 residential realtor, managing 2963 01:38:24,416 --> 01:38:25,717 rentals and building five luxury 2964 01:38:25,717 --> 01:38:28,454 spec homes along the way. 2965 01:38:28,454 --> 01:38:29,387 I'm a scottsdale leadership 2966 01:38:29,387 --> 01:38:30,723 graduate from class 33. 2967 01:38:30,723 --> 01:38:31,923 I went to serve on their board 2968 01:38:31,923 --> 01:38:32,324 and eventually becoming board 2969 01:38:32,324 --> 01:38:33,926 PRESIDENT. 2970 01:38:33,926 --> 01:38:36,610 I'm a founding member of 2971 01:38:36,610 --> 01:38:37,763 neighbors helping neighbors and 2972 01:38:37,763 --> 01:38:39,763 active scottsdale charro, 2973 01:38:40,232 --> 01:38:41,867 serving on our concealio, which 2974 01:38:41,867 --> 01:38:44,867 is our board of directors. 2975 01:38:45,504 --> 01:38:46,338 And I previously serves on the 2976 01:38:46,338 --> 01:38:48,338 neighborhood advisory commission 2977 01:38:48,740 --> 01:38:51,376 for the city and I give active 2978 01:38:51,376 --> 01:38:52,511 walking tours through the city's 2979 01:38:52,511 --> 01:38:54,146 ambassador program. 2980 01:38:54,146 --> 01:38:55,914 My 23 years in real estate, and 2981 01:38:55,914 --> 01:38:57,849 particular the building the five 2982 01:38:57,849 --> 01:38:59,118 spec homes has made me acutely 2983 01:38:59,118 --> 01:39:00,385 aware of the importance of 2984 01:39:00,385 --> 01:39:02,385 understanding local codes, 2985 01:39:04,550 --> 01:39:04,323 zoning, easements, setbacks, 2986 01:39:04,323 --> 01:39:05,357 et cetera. 2987 01:39:05,357 --> 01:39:06,792 In addition to that, it gave me 2988 01:39:06,792 --> 01:39:09,261 an understanding of is this 2989 01:39:09,261 --> 01:39:10,262 project a good fit with the 2990 01:39:10,262 --> 01:39:12,198 surrounding community? 2991 01:39:12,198 --> 01:39:13,532 I would look forward to taking 2992 01:39:13,532 --> 01:39:15,167 those schools and applying them 2993 01:39:15,167 --> 01:39:15,968 on the neighborhood -- on the 2994 01:39:15,968 --> 01:39:17,235 planning commission. 2995 01:39:17,235 --> 01:39:18,770 My work would be thorough, this 2996 01:39:18,770 --> 01:39:20,439 would be thoughtful as we 2997 01:39:20,439 --> 01:39:22,274 reviewed projects, making sure 2998 01:39:22,274 --> 01:39:22,841 we get accurate information to 2999 01:39:22,841 --> 01:39:24,109 you, the council. 3000 01:39:24,109 --> 01:39:26,109 I no he 3001 01:39:27,460 --> 01:39:29,446 know that recent legislation 3002 01:39:30,349 --> 01:39:31,650 it is hampered local control in 3003 01:39:31,650 --> 01:39:32,951 some areas, the commission 3004 01:39:32,951 --> 01:39:34,153 itself cannot fix that but it's 3005 01:39:34,153 --> 01:39:35,520 a significant issue for 3006 01:39:35,520 --> 01:39:36,956 scottsdale but it's an issue 3007 01:39:36,956 --> 01:39:37,957 that indirectly impacts the work 3008 01:39:37,957 --> 01:39:39,291 of this commission. 3009 01:39:39,291 --> 01:39:40,526 Scottsdale will continue to grow 3010 01:39:40,526 --> 01:39:41,761 and evolve, of course, but I 3011 01:39:41,761 --> 01:39:44,161 believe our greatest challenge 3012 01:39:44,563 --> 01:39:45,431 is to ensure that growth is 3013 01:39:45,431 --> 01:39:47,132 thoughtful. 3014 01:39:47,132 --> 01:39:49,132 Respecting individual property 3015 01:39:49,535 --> 01:39:50,536 rights, and economic vitality 3016 01:39:50,536 --> 01:39:52,238 and protecting the character and 3017 01:39:52,238 --> 01:39:53,438 the quality of life that makes 3018 01:39:53,438 --> 01:39:54,440 scottsdale such an exceptional 3019 01:39:54,440 --> 01:39:55,841 place to live. 3020 01:39:55,841 --> 01:39:57,776 That's the perspective, 3021 01:39:57,776 --> 01:40:00,176 discipline and commitment I 3022 01:40:01,280 --> 01:40:01,914 would be honored to bring to the 3023 01:40:01,914 --> 01:40:02,615 planning commission. 3024 01:40:02,615 --> 01:40:03,615 >> Vice Mayor McAllen: thank 3025 01:40:03,615 --> 01:40:03,758 you, MR. Wills. 3026 01:40:03,758 --> 01:40:05,651 - 3027 01:40:05,651 --> 01:40:06,180 with that, we will begin the 3028 01:40:06,180 --> 01:40:08,180 vote. 3029 01:40:08,854 --> 01:40:10,489 And I will begin with 3030 01:40:10,489 --> 01:40:11,924 COUNCILWOMAN Littlefield. 3031 01:40:11,924 --> 01:40:14,324 There are three openings. 3032 01:40:15,361 --> 01:40:15,694 You have three votes, 3033 01:40:15,694 --> 01:40:17,694 COUNCILWOMAN. 3034 01:40:18,230 --> 01:40:20,230 >> Councilmember Littlefield: 3035 01:40:21,868 --> 01:40:24,268 thank you, vice mayor. 3036 01:40:24,937 --> 01:40:27,337 Soil for jeffrey brand, 3037 01:40:31,577 --> 01:40:35,177 I will vote for jeffrey brand, 3038 01:40:37,650 --> 01:40:38,318 doug craig and mark Mccurdy. 3039 01:40:38,318 --> 01:40:38,584 >> Vice Mayor McAllen: councilma 3040 01:40:38,584 --> 01:40:39,184 n graham. 3041 01:40:39,184 --> 01:40:41,184 >> Councilmember Graham: can 3042 01:40:41,954 --> 01:40:42,554 you come back to me. 3043 01:40:42,554 --> 01:40:44,230 >> Vice Mayor McAllen: okay. 3044 01:40:44,230 --> 01:40:46,230 >> Councilmember Dubauskas: 3045 01:40:46,392 --> 01:40:49,992 jeff brand, doug craig, and mark 3046 01:40:50,463 --> 01:40:51,130 Mccurdy. 3047 01:40:51,130 --> 01:40:52,898 >> Vice Mayor McAllen: councilma 3048 01:40:52,898 --> 01:40:54,898 n kwasman. 3049 01:40:56,669 --> 01:40:58,669 >> Councilmember Kwasman: 3050 01:40:59,572 --> 01:41:02,572 jeffrey brand, doug craig, and 3051 01:41:06,779 --> 01:41:08,779 mark Mccurdy. 3052 01:41:09,348 --> 01:41:11,748 >> Vice Mayor McAllen: mayor 3053 01:41:11,884 --> 01:41:12,552 borowsky. 3054 01:41:12,552 --> 01:41:14,552 >> Mayor Borowsky: jeffrey 3055 01:41:16,355 --> 01:41:16,589 brand, mark Mccurdry and mason 3056 01:41:16,589 --> 01:41:17,256 greats. 3057 01:41:17,256 --> 01:41:17,523 >> Vice Mayor McAllen: councilma 3058 01:41:17,523 --> 01:41:19,425 n graham. 3059 01:41:19,425 --> 01:41:21,425 >> Councilmember Graham: yes, 3060 01:41:25,965 --> 01:41:28,965 doug craig, mark Mccurdy, and 3061 01:41:31,604 --> 01:41:32,271 david mason. 3062 01:41:32,271 --> 01:41:33,339 >> Vice Mayor McAllen: councilwo 3063 01:41:33,339 --> 01:41:34,240 man whitehead. 3064 01:41:34,240 --> 01:41:36,240 >> Councilmember Whitehead: 3065 01:41:37,210 --> 01:41:40,460 jeff brand, doug craig, and 3066 01:41:40,460 --> 01:41:41,140 michael wills. 3067 01:41:41,140 --> 01:41:42,582 >> Vice Mayor McAllen: okay. 3068 01:41:42,582 --> 01:41:45,718 And the vice mayor will vote for 3069 01:41:45,718 --> 01:41:48,718 jeffrey brand, doug craig and 3070 01:41:53,425 --> 01:41:55,425 michael wills. 3071 01:42:00,834 --> 01:42:01,670 And that leaves us -- is that 3072 01:42:01,670 --> 01:42:02,100 correct? 3073 01:42:02,100 --> 01:42:03,903 >> Clerk Lane: the individual 3074 01:42:03,903 --> 01:42:06,903 appointed, vice mayor were jeff 3075 01:42:09,275 --> 01:42:09,776 brand, doug craig, and mark 3076 01:42:09,776 --> 01:42:10,376 Mccurdy. 3077 01:42:10,376 --> 01:42:12,450 >> Vice Mayor McAllen: okay, 3078 01:42:12,450 --> 01:42:12,979 jeffrey brand, doug craig, and 3079 01:42:12,979 --> 01:42:14,214 mike Mccurdry. 3080 01:42:14,214 --> 01:42:17,250 Tank you all for being here 3081 01:42:17,250 --> 01:42:18,351 tonight for that, and keep your 3082 01:42:18,351 --> 01:42:20,351 applications in. 3083 01:42:25,125 --> 01:42:25,492 We appreciate the very strong 3084 01:42:25,492 --> 01:42:26,392 group. 3085 01:42:26,392 --> 01:42:26,593 That was difficult. 3086 01:42:26,593 --> 01:42:28,194 Okay. 3087 01:42:28,194 --> 01:42:31,194 Next is the tourism development 3088 01:42:31,931 --> 01:42:33,931 commission. 3089 01:42:35,301 --> 01:42:38,138 There is one opening and that is 3090 01:42:38,138 --> 01:42:39,472 for a scottsdale hotelier. 3091 01:42:39,472 --> 01:42:40,539 The tourism development 3092 01:42:40,539 --> 01:42:42,842 commission advises the city 3093 01:42:42,842 --> 01:42:45,242 council on matters concerning 3094 01:42:48,470 --> 01:42:50,150 the expenditure of revenues from 3095 01:42:50,150 --> 01:42:51,718 transaction privilege tax on -- 3096 01:42:51,718 --> 01:42:53,987 on transient lodging, the bed 3097 01:42:53,987 --> 01:42:54,287 tax and designated for tourism 3098 01:42:54,287 --> 01:42:56,287 development. 3099 01:42:56,689 --> 01:42:58,425 There is one vacancy for 3100 01:42:58,425 --> 01:42:58,691 scottsdale hotelier and two 3101 01:42:58,691 --> 01:43:00,691 nominees. 3102 01:43:02,762 --> 01:43:05,310 The nominees are erin press, and 3103 01:43:05,310 --> 01:43:07,310 terry worthington. 3104 01:43:07,200 --> 01:43:08,134 Erin press is participating 3105 01:43:08,134 --> 01:43:10,370 electronically. 3106 01:43:10,370 --> 01:43:10,370 MS. Erin, are you on the line? 3107 01:43:10,370 --> 01:43:12,370 >> I am. 3108 01:43:12,371 --> 01:43:13,730 Thank you, vice mayor. 3109 01:43:13,730 --> 01:43:13,273 >> Vice Mayor McAllen: please go 3110 01:43:13,273 --> 01:43:14,974 ahead. 3111 01:43:14,974 --> 01:43:16,410 >> thank you, mayor, vice mayor, 3112 01:43:16,410 --> 01:43:18,410 members the council. 3113 01:43:19,179 --> 01:43:20,580 I called scottsdale home since 3114 01:43:20,580 --> 01:43:22,580 1999. 3115 01:43:23,783 --> 01:43:25,783 So about 27 years. 3116 01:43:28,588 --> 01:43:30,356 I live on east princeton. 3117 01:43:30,356 --> 01:43:31,457 Actually whitney warman and I 3118 01:43:31,457 --> 01:43:32,425 naishs. 3119 01:43:32,425 --> 01:43:34,294 Living in both north scottsdale 3120 01:43:34,294 --> 01:43:35,995 and south of old town, over 3121 01:43:35,995 --> 01:43:37,163 those 25 plus years I have 3122 01:43:37,163 --> 01:43:39,650 watched our city grow while 3123 01:43:39,650 --> 01:43:40,433 keeping its unique identity. 3124 01:43:40,433 --> 01:43:41,601 I'm seeking this role because 3125 01:43:41,601 --> 01:43:43,136 tourism is the life bad of 3126 01:43:43,136 --> 01:43:44,871 scottsdale's economy and 3127 01:43:44,871 --> 01:43:45,772 -- life 3128 01:43:45,772 --> 01:43:46,600 blood of our scottsdale's 3129 01:43:46,600 --> 01:43:48,600 economy. 3130 01:43:49,142 --> 01:43:50,643 I would like to use my 20 years 3131 01:43:50,643 --> 01:43:52,779 plus of hospitality to ensure we 3132 01:43:52,779 --> 01:43:54,280 strike the right balance keeping 3133 01:43:54,280 --> 01:43:56,280 scottsdale vibrant and 3134 01:43:56,516 --> 01:43:57,150 attractive for visitors and 3135 01:43:57,150 --> 01:43:58,719 protecting the quality of life 3136 01:43:58,719 --> 01:44:02,319 for the residents who live here. 3137 01:44:03,557 --> 01:44:04,424 I bring a 360-degree the tourism 3138 01:44:04,424 --> 01:44:05,325 economy. 3139 01:44:05,325 --> 01:44:07,294 Very few have worked across the 3140 01:44:07,294 --> 01:44:09,694 different layers from high-end 3141 01:44:11,231 --> 01:44:13,990 kitchen lines and golf courses 3142 01:44:13,990 --> 01:44:15,702 and the premier luxury resources 3143 01:44:15,702 --> 01:44:16,360 like the ritz carlton and four 3144 01:44:16,360 --> 01:44:17,870 seasons. 3145 01:44:17,870 --> 01:44:19,940 Handle p&Ls and guest 3146 01:44:19,940 --> 01:44:21,641 retention, owners and multiweek 3147 01:44:21,641 --> 01:44:23,641 stay dynamics. 3148 01:44:24,845 --> 01:44:26,780 I don't just study tourism 3149 01:44:26,780 --> 01:44:28,480 trends but theoretically I 3150 01:44:28,480 --> 01:44:28,215 manage them on the ground every 3151 01:44:28,215 --> 01:44:29,650 day. 3152 01:44:29,650 --> 01:44:31,317 As far as priority, a resident 3153 01:44:31,317 --> 01:44:33,530 and visitor alignment really 3154 01:44:33,530 --> 01:44:35,922 needs to be our focus. 3155 01:44:35,922 --> 01:44:38,322 Tourism revenue supports that 3156 01:44:39,930 --> 01:44:39,860 amenities and keeps the local 3157 01:44:39,860 --> 01:44:41,860 policies low. 3158 01:44:43,960 --> 01:44:43,931 And we need to protect the local 3159 01:44:43,931 --> 01:44:45,931 integrity. 3160 01:44:48,435 --> 01:44:52,272 As a resident, we have to keep 3161 01:44:52,272 --> 01:44:54,672 that forefront in mind. 3162 01:44:56,309 --> 01:44:57,444 Modern travelers are seeking 3163 01:44:57,444 --> 01:44:58,545 authentic experiences. 3164 01:44:58,545 --> 01:45:00,460 That's exactly what we provide 3165 01:45:00,460 --> 01:45:01,147 every single day to every single 3166 01:45:01,147 --> 01:45:01,715 visitor and every single 3167 01:45:01,715 --> 01:45:03,715 resident here. 3168 01:45:07,530 --> 01:45:08,689 And lastly, maximize the bed tax 3169 01:45:08,689 --> 01:45:09,789 and we need to direct tourism 3170 01:45:09,789 --> 01:45:11,789 resources effectively to 3171 01:45:12,920 --> 01:45:13,793 maintain the premium brand 3172 01:45:13,793 --> 01:45:15,229 status year round, in the 3173 01:45:15,229 --> 01:45:16,930 summertime, even though it might 3174 01:45:16,930 --> 01:45:19,533 be 187 on the surface of the 3175 01:45:19,533 --> 01:45:22,502 sun, the resident are still here 3176 01:45:22,502 --> 01:45:22,703 and people still want to come 3177 01:45:22,703 --> 01:45:23,437 here. 3178 01:45:23,437 --> 01:45:24,370 Thank you. 3179 01:45:24,370 --> 01:45:24,204 >> Vice Mayor McAllen: thank 3180 01:45:24,204 --> 01:45:26,204 you. 3181 01:45:30,110 --> 01:45:32,446 And the next candidate is terri 3182 01:45:32,446 --> 01:45:32,646 worthington. 3183 01:45:32,646 --> 01:45:33,981 Terri. 3184 01:45:33,981 --> 01:45:36,381 >> good afternoon, mayor, vice 3185 01:45:36,917 --> 01:45:38,917 mayor and council. 3186 01:45:41,488 --> 01:45:43,790 My name is terri worthington and 3187 01:45:43,790 --> 01:45:45,425 I called scottsdale 40 years and 3188 01:45:45,425 --> 01:45:47,261 I live in Mccormick ranch. 3189 01:45:47,261 --> 01:45:48,662 I raised my family here, 3190 01:45:48,662 --> 01:45:50,230 volunteered in our community, 3191 01:45:50,230 --> 01:45:51,398 and enjoyed the exceptional 3192 01:45:51,398 --> 01:45:53,267 quality of life that makes 3193 01:45:53,267 --> 01:45:54,340 scottsdale such a special place 3194 01:45:54,340 --> 01:45:56,340 to live. 3195 01:45:56,236 --> 01:45:57,704 For the past 32 years, I have 3196 01:45:57,704 --> 01:45:59,139 worked in the hospitality 3197 01:45:59,139 --> 01:46:01,242 industry and currently serve as 3198 01:46:01,242 --> 01:46:03,377 director of marketing at the 3199 01:46:03,377 --> 01:46:05,846 J.W. Marriott camelback inn, one 3200 01:46:05,846 --> 01:46:06,113 of the scottsdale's most iconic 3201 01:46:06,113 --> 01:46:07,214 resorts. 3202 01:46:07,214 --> 01:46:08,916 Throughout my career, I have had 3203 01:46:08,916 --> 01:46:09,783 the privilege of introducing 3204 01:46:09,783 --> 01:46:11,385 visitors from around the world 3205 01:46:11,385 --> 01:46:13,530 to the beauty and the character 3206 01:46:13,530 --> 01:46:15,530 of our city. 3207 01:46:15,689 --> 01:46:17,240 Whether they are luxury 3208 01:46:17,240 --> 01:46:19,240 travelers, meeting planners, 3209 01:46:19,627 --> 01:46:19,927 golf enthusiasts, food 3210 01:46:19,927 --> 01:46:21,927 lakefronts, 3211 01:46:25,967 --> 01:46:27,935 lovers orart aficionados I have seen 3212 01:46:27,935 --> 01:46:29,770 firsthand the impact that 3213 01:46:29,770 --> 01:46:30,104 tourism has on our community and 3214 01:46:30,104 --> 01:46:32,104 economy. 3215 01:46:32,406 --> 01:46:33,841 One of the most valuable lessons 3216 01:46:33,841 --> 01:46:34,641 at camelback inn is the 3217 01:46:34,641 --> 01:46:36,641 important of balance. 3218 01:46:36,710 --> 01:46:39,280 We are entrusted with preserving 3219 01:46:39,280 --> 01:46:41,282 the authenticity, history and 3220 01:46:41,282 --> 01:46:42,830 legacy of a nearly 90-year-old 3221 01:46:42,830 --> 01:46:43,918 resort, while continuing to 3222 01:46:43,918 --> 01:46:46,918 invest in enhancements that keep 3223 01:46:47,188 --> 01:46:49,356 us relevant and competitive. 3224 01:46:49,356 --> 01:46:50,791 The challenge is finding the 3225 01:46:50,791 --> 01:46:52,827 right balance between honoring 3226 01:46:52,827 --> 01:46:54,194 what makes a place special and 3227 01:46:54,194 --> 01:46:57,794 evolving to meet the needs of 3228 01:46:59,867 --> 01:47:01,302 today's visitors. 3229 01:47:01,302 --> 01:47:02,136 If selected to serve, I will 3230 01:47:02,136 --> 01:47:03,270 bring the same perspective to 3231 01:47:03,270 --> 01:47:04,380 the role. 3232 01:47:04,380 --> 01:47:05,673 I believe scottsdale can 3233 01:47:05,673 --> 01:47:07,400 continue to grow as a 3234 01:47:07,400 --> 01:47:09,400 world-class destination, while 3235 01:47:10,377 --> 01:47:11,578 preserving the qualities that 3236 01:47:11,578 --> 01:47:13,578 residents cherish most. 3237 01:47:13,814 --> 01:47:15,282 My goal would be to help foster 3238 01:47:15,282 --> 01:47:17,180 decisions that benefit our 3239 01:47:17,180 --> 01:47:18,986 community, support our local 3240 01:47:18,986 --> 01:47:20,587 economy and ensure an 3241 01:47:20,587 --> 01:47:22,123 exceptional experience for both 3242 01:47:22,123 --> 01:47:24,123 residents and visitors. 3243 01:47:24,125 --> 01:47:27,725 Thank you for your time, your 3244 01:47:33,701 --> 01:47:35,236 service and your considration. 3245 01:47:35,236 --> 01:47:37,236 Again, 3246 01:47:39,600 --> 01:47:40,207 >> Vice Mayor McAllen: again, we 3247 01:47:40,207 --> 01:47:43,207 will begin the voting with 3248 01:47:43,511 --> 01:47:44,880 COUNCILWOMAN Dubauskas. 3249 01:47:44,880 --> 01:47:46,880 >> Councilmember Dubauskas: 3250 01:47:48,683 --> 01:47:50,683 terri worthington. 3251 01:48:01,290 --> 01:48:01,362 >> Councilmember Kwasman: 3252 01:48:01,362 --> 01:48:02,997 [Inaudible] 3253 01:48:02,997 --> 01:48:04,997 >> Councilmember Whitehead: 3254 01:48:05,466 --> 01:48:06,767 terri worthington. 3255 01:48:06,767 --> 01:48:07,670 >> Mayor Borowsky: terri 3256 01:48:07,670 --> 01:48:09,670 worthington. 3257 01:48:11,205 --> 01:48:12,607 >> Councilmember Littlefield: 3258 01:48:12,607 --> 01:48:13,274 terri worthington. 3259 01:48:13,274 --> 01:48:14,542 >> Councilmember Graham: 3260 01:48:14,542 --> 01:48:15,776 terri worthington. 3261 01:48:15,776 --> 01:48:18,776 >> Vice Mayor McAllen: and the 3262 01:48:20,140 --> 01:48:20,314 vice mayor votes terri 3263 01:48:20,314 --> 01:48:22,314 worthington. 3264 01:48:25,387 --> 01:48:26,754 With that, you are appointed. 3265 01:48:26,754 --> 01:48:27,722 [Off microphone comment] 3266 01:48:27,722 --> 01:48:29,722 >> City Mgr. Caton: 3267 01:48:29,924 --> 01:48:30,491 [ 3268 01:48:30,491 --> 01:48:30,959 >> Vice Mayor McAllen: thank you 3269 01:48:30,959 --> 01:48:33,359 all for being here. 3270 01:48:33,361 --> 01:48:34,128 We are on the final commission. 3271 01:48:34,128 --> 01:48:36,970 It's the transportation 3272 01:48:36,970 --> 01:48:38,497 commission, there's one opening. 3273 01:48:38,532 --> 01:48:40,532 The transportation commission 3274 01:48:40,702 --> 01:48:44,302 advises the city council to the 3275 01:48:45,173 --> 01:48:47,375 safe and efficient movement of 3276 01:48:47,375 --> 01:48:49,210 transit and bicycles. 3277 01:48:49,210 --> 01:48:52,210 They hear citizens requests and 3278 01:48:53,448 --> 01:48:55,448 requests in transportation 3279 01:48:56,718 --> 01:48:58,586 matters. 3280 01:48:58,586 --> 01:48:59,921 Carrie cox and muhammed 3281 01:48:59,921 --> 01:49:00,254 shahbander have withdrawn from 3282 01:49:00,254 --> 01:49:02,254 consideration. 3283 01:49:06,193 --> 01:49:06,461 There are two nominees and one 3284 01:49:06,461 --> 01:49:08,461 vacancies. 3285 01:49:11,650 --> 01:49:11,832 They are gerald conover and lee 3286 01:49:11,832 --> 01:49:14,232 kauftheil who is here. 3287 01:49:15,837 --> 01:49:17,538 We will start with MR. Conover. 3288 01:49:17,538 --> 01:49:17,939 MR. Conover? 3289 01:49:17,939 --> 01:49:18,306 >> yes, ma'am. 3290 01:49:18,306 --> 01:49:20,740 >> City Mgr. 3291 01:49:20,740 --> 01:49:20,908 >> Vice Mayor McAllen: you may 3292 01:49:20,908 --> 01:49:22,810 begin, sir. 3293 01:49:22,810 --> 01:49:23,811 You have two minutes. 3294 01:49:23,811 --> 01:49:25,130 >> mayor, vice mayor, members 3295 01:49:25,130 --> 01:49:26,614 the council, thank you very much 3296 01:49:26,614 --> 01:49:29,140 for having me today. 3297 01:49:29,684 --> 01:49:32,386 My name is gerald conover. 3298 01:49:32,386 --> 01:49:32,687 5034 north 76th place in 3299 01:49:32,687 --> 01:49:34,389 scottsdale. 3300 01:49:34,389 --> 01:49:36,257 I have been a happy tax paying 3301 01:49:36,257 --> 01:49:38,257 resident for 11 years. 3302 01:49:38,360 --> 01:49:40,162 I have been involved in 3303 01:49:40,162 --> 01:49:42,162 transportation since 1967, when 3304 01:49:43,498 --> 01:49:44,700 I was commissioned of the U.S. 3305 01:49:44,700 --> 01:49:46,468 Army corps of engineer as the 3306 01:49:46,468 --> 01:49:48,102 army's road builders, as well as 3307 01:49:48,102 --> 01:49:50,371 a career at ford motor company, 3308 01:49:50,371 --> 01:49:51,807 where I served in both corporate 3309 01:49:51,807 --> 01:49:52,807 planning and technological 3310 01:49:52,807 --> 01:49:54,443 research roles. 3311 01:49:54,443 --> 01:49:55,510 I have two degrees in 3312 01:49:55,510 --> 01:49:57,450 engineering from the university 3313 01:49:57,450 --> 01:49:58,446 of michigan. 3314 01:49:58,446 --> 01:50:00,846 My professional involvement in 3315 01:50:00,882 --> 01:50:03,180 traffic management goes back to 3316 01:50:03,180 --> 01:50:05,554 1991, when I became ford motor 3317 01:50:05,554 --> 01:50:06,321 company's primary member of the 3318 01:50:06,321 --> 01:50:08,321 intelligent transportation 3319 01:50:08,456 --> 01:50:10,291 society of america, that's an 3320 01:50:10,291 --> 01:50:10,792 advocacy and policy group in 3321 01:50:10,792 --> 01:50:12,427 washington, D.C. 3322 01:50:12,427 --> 01:50:14,620 I have also been consulting work 3323 01:50:14,620 --> 01:50:15,429 with some U.S.-based traffic 3324 01:50:15,429 --> 01:50:17,299 management companies. 3325 01:50:17,299 --> 01:50:20,899 I hope to apply this background 3326 01:50:21,837 --> 01:50:22,537 in skills and experience to help 3327 01:50:22,537 --> 01:50:24,537 scottsdale infrastructure 3328 01:50:26,375 --> 01:50:26,841 continue to keep pace with the 3329 01:50:26,841 --> 01:50:28,243 growth possibilities. 3330 01:50:28,243 --> 01:50:31,243 Scottsdale is very fortunate to 3331 01:50:32,213 --> 01:50:33,849 have a first-class road network 3332 01:50:33,849 --> 01:50:35,849 and exceptional public 3333 01:50:35,917 --> 01:50:37,917 transportation system, which 3334 01:50:38,286 --> 01:50:38,987 very few other communities can 3335 01:50:38,987 --> 01:50:40,255 boast. 3336 01:50:40,255 --> 01:50:41,560 But the first thing in the 3337 01:50:41,560 --> 01:50:42,324 transportation association is to 3338 01:50:42,324 --> 01:50:44,580 keep up with what you have and 3339 01:50:44,580 --> 01:50:45,827 by that I mean the repairing and 3340 01:50:45,827 --> 01:50:47,562 the maintenance of our roads and 3341 01:50:47,562 --> 01:50:49,962 buses to provide first-class 3342 01:50:50,399 --> 01:50:52,234 reliability service to all 3343 01:50:52,234 --> 01:50:52,601 users, be they commercial or 3344 01:50:52,601 --> 01:50:54,601 private. 3345 01:50:54,870 --> 01:50:56,571 Our second goal has to be 3346 01:50:56,571 --> 01:50:58,907 remaining nimble so we can keep 3347 01:50:58,907 --> 01:51:00,109 up with demographic and use 3348 01:51:00,109 --> 01:51:02,110 chases that impact the 3349 01:51:02,110 --> 01:51:03,211 transportation infrastructure. 3350 01:51:03,211 --> 01:51:05,381 Scottsdale is enjoying the 3351 01:51:05,381 --> 01:51:06,881 benefits of a growing population 3352 01:51:06,881 --> 01:51:08,383 of the greater phoenix area, as 3353 01:51:08,383 --> 01:51:11,320 well as increasing popularity of 3354 01:51:11,320 --> 01:51:12,855 its many annual events. 3355 01:51:12,855 --> 01:51:13,880 All of these increase the road 3356 01:51:13,880 --> 01:51:14,256 traffic. 3357 01:51:14,256 --> 01:51:17,256 Most of our roads can 3358 01:51:17,459 --> 01:51:18,960 accommodate this, but some have 3359 01:51:18,960 --> 01:51:20,162 needs that outstrip the ability 3360 01:51:20,162 --> 01:51:21,663 and therefore results in 3361 01:51:21,663 --> 01:51:23,565 increased traffic congestion. 3362 01:51:23,565 --> 01:51:24,767 Old town scottsdale is a primary 3363 01:51:24,767 --> 01:51:26,168 example of this. 3364 01:51:26,168 --> 01:51:28,300 There are many ways to deal with 3365 01:51:28,300 --> 01:51:30,720 these issues and I hope to be 3366 01:51:30,720 --> 01:51:33,720 able to participate with the 3367 01:51:33,342 --> 01:51:34,743 transportation commission in 3368 01:51:34,743 --> 01:51:35,477 advising the council on the best 3369 01:51:35,477 --> 01:51:37,477 routes to take. 3370 01:51:37,679 --> 01:51:38,780 Thank you very much for your 3371 01:51:38,780 --> 01:51:39,381 attention. 3372 01:51:39,381 --> 01:51:39,881 >> Vice Mayor McAllen: thank 3373 01:51:39,881 --> 01:51:41,881 you, MR. Conover. 3374 01:51:42,785 --> 01:51:44,119 Our next nominee is MR. Lee 3375 01:51:44,119 --> 01:51:47,119 kauftheil whose term is expiring 3376 01:51:58,267 --> 01:51:58,567 and eligible for reappointment. 3377 01:51:58,567 --> 01:52:00,567 >> hello. 3378 01:52:00,903 --> 01:52:03,903 My name is lee kauftheil. 3379 01:52:04,139 --> 01:52:05,907 I live at 7726 east thomas road, 3380 01:52:05,907 --> 01:52:09,507 and I have lived in scottsdale 3381 01:52:11,479 --> 01:52:12,481 for 15 years. 3382 01:52:12,481 --> 01:52:14,283 I think the most important thing 3383 01:52:14,283 --> 01:52:17,283 that this commission is facing 3384 01:52:19,788 --> 01:52:21,788 is probably communication. 3385 01:52:23,359 --> 01:52:25,461 I think a lot of the citizens of 3386 01:52:25,461 --> 01:52:26,495 the city don't understand or 3387 01:52:26,495 --> 01:52:28,895 don't fully understand the 3388 01:52:30,990 --> 01:52:31,967 amount of work that goes into 3389 01:52:31,967 --> 01:52:34,367 our transportation system and 3390 01:52:34,703 --> 01:52:37,974 how -- and how to communicate 3391 01:52:37,974 --> 01:52:40,576 their needs to the city and i 3392 01:52:40,576 --> 01:52:41,810 think it's important for us to 3393 01:52:41,810 --> 01:52:44,880 continue to do -- to reach out 3394 01:52:44,880 --> 01:52:46,682 and things like that, how well 3395 01:52:46,682 --> 01:52:47,483 we're doing as far as safety is 3396 01:52:47,483 --> 01:52:50,483 concerned, although of course we 3397 01:52:50,986 --> 01:52:53,386 could always do better. 3398 01:52:54,390 --> 01:52:55,491 And how congestion impacts 3399 01:52:55,491 --> 01:52:57,859 everything else, you know, all 3400 01:52:57,859 --> 01:53:00,830 the efforts that the city and 3401 01:53:00,830 --> 01:53:02,164 the city staff do to go through 3402 01:53:02,164 --> 01:53:04,164 it. 3403 01:53:08,504 --> 01:53:10,239 I think my time on the -- on the 3404 01:53:10,239 --> 01:53:12,800 commission has really shown me 3405 01:53:12,800 --> 01:53:14,210 how important it is to have the 3406 01:53:14,210 --> 01:53:14,977 perspectives of the other 3407 01:53:14,977 --> 01:53:17,446 people -- of the people on the 3408 01:53:17,446 --> 01:53:20,446 board to help influence the 3409 01:53:21,884 --> 01:53:22,785 city, staff, and -- and the 3410 01:53:22,785 --> 01:53:25,185 council on their development. 3411 01:53:26,255 --> 01:53:29,324 I also think that I bring a 3412 01:53:29,324 --> 01:53:31,627 unique perspective to the 3413 01:53:31,627 --> 01:53:33,829 commission that is not shared by 3414 01:53:33,829 --> 01:53:36,299 anybody else on the board and so 3415 01:53:36,299 --> 01:53:39,468 I think that would -- that makes 3416 01:53:39,468 --> 01:53:39,669 me an important candidate to be 3417 01:53:39,669 --> 01:53:41,669 here. 3418 01:53:42,471 --> 01:53:43,605 Additionally, I think my I.T. 3419 01:53:43,605 --> 01:53:46,500 Background, specifically as a 3420 01:53:47,900 --> 01:53:48,844 service manager, is important 3421 01:53:48,844 --> 01:53:52,444 because it's -- it covered all 3422 01:53:54,160 --> 01:53:56,850 the complex systems of -- of my 3423 01:53:56,850 --> 01:53:58,854 employers and the way they 3424 01:53:58,854 --> 01:53:59,956 interact and also influences how 3425 01:53:59,956 --> 01:54:02,356 the transportation network in 3426 01:54:02,725 --> 01:54:04,828 this city, because it's many, 3427 01:54:04,828 --> 01:54:06,950 many things and -- many 3428 01:54:06,950 --> 01:54:07,963 different ways that people get 3429 01:54:07,963 --> 01:54:11,000 around in the city, and how 3430 01:54:11,000 --> 01:54:12,100 important it is to make sure to 3431 01:54:12,100 --> 01:54:14,401 keep everything in mind. 3432 01:54:14,537 --> 01:54:14,871 Thank you for your attention and 3433 01:54:14,871 --> 01:54:15,905 time. 3434 01:54:15,905 --> 01:54:16,406 >> Vice Mayor McAllen: thank 3435 01:54:16,406 --> 01:54:18,406 you, lee. 3436 01:54:18,507 --> 01:54:20,507 Okay. 3437 01:54:24,460 --> 01:54:26,115 With that, we have two 3438 01:54:26,115 --> 01:54:28,184 candidates and one opening. 3439 01:54:28,184 --> 01:54:29,118 And we will begin the vote with 3440 01:54:29,118 --> 01:54:29,685 COUNCILMAN Kwasman. 3441 01:54:29,685 --> 01:54:31,685 >> Councilmember Kwasman: 3442 01:54:36,325 --> 01:54:37,460 yes, I would like to vote for 3443 01:54:37,460 --> 01:54:39,460 gerald conover, please. 3444 01:54:41,264 --> 01:54:42,265 >> Councilmember Whitehead: 3445 01:54:42,265 --> 01:54:44,265 reamin lee kauftheil. 3446 01:54:45,769 --> 01:54:46,200 >> Mayor Borowsky: gerald 3447 01:54:46,200 --> 01:54:46,669 conover. 3448 01:54:46,669 --> 01:54:47,336 >> Vice Mayor McAllen: councilwo 3449 01:54:47,336 --> 01:54:48,405 man littlefield. 3450 01:54:48,405 --> 01:54:50,405 >> Councilmember Littlefield: 3451 01:54:51,730 --> 01:54:52,800 gerald conover. 3452 01:54:52,800 --> 01:54:52,274 >> Vice Mayor McAllen: councilma 3453 01:54:52,274 --> 01:54:54,274 n graham. 3454 01:54:55,445 --> 01:54:55,745 >> Councilmember Graham: 3455 01:54:55,745 --> 01:54:56,646 MR. Conover. 3456 01:54:56,646 --> 01:54:57,880 >> Councilmember Dubauskas: 3457 01:54:57,880 --> 01:54:58,547 gerald conover. 3458 01:54:58,547 --> 01:55:00,917 >> Vice Mayor McAllen: and the 3459 01:55:00,917 --> 01:55:02,218 vice mayor votes for lee 3460 01:55:02,218 --> 01:55:04,218 kauftheil. 3461 01:55:04,854 --> 01:55:07,724 With that, MR. Conover has been 3462 01:55:07,724 --> 01:55:09,325 appointed. 3463 01:55:09,325 --> 01:55:10,693 This concludes our appointment 3464 01:55:10,693 --> 01:55:12,262 process for today. 3465 01:55:12,262 --> 01:55:13,463 I would like to thank all the 3466 01:55:13,463 --> 01:55:15,732 nominees for their interest in 3467 01:55:15,732 --> 01:55:16,320 serving on the city board or 3468 01:55:16,320 --> 01:55:17,700 commission. 3469 01:55:17,700 --> 01:55:19,803 We are fortunate to continue to 3470 01:55:19,803 --> 01:55:21,671 receive qualified applicants and 3471 01:55:21,671 --> 01:55:23,106 for the positions in the future, 3472 01:55:23,106 --> 01:55:24,740 on boards and commissions we ask 3473 01:55:24,740 --> 01:55:24,941 you to keep your applications 3474 01:55:24,941 --> 01:55:26,941 in. 3475 01:55:28,110 --> 01:55:30,280 If you are not appointed today, 3476 01:55:30,280 --> 01:55:32,148 we thank you for your time and 3477 01:55:32,148 --> 01:55:33,583 ask you to continue to want to 3478 01:55:33,583 --> 01:55:35,318 volunteer for the city. 3479 01:55:35,318 --> 01:55:36,853 The city staff will contact the 3480 01:55:36,853 --> 01:55:38,388 individuals appointed this 3481 01:55:38,388 --> 01:55:40,256 evening, and provide them with 3482 01:55:40,256 --> 01:55:42,240 information on the next steps 3483 01:55:42,240 --> 01:55:43,859 regarding their appointment. 3484 01:55:43,859 --> 01:55:45,195 The city of scottsdale is very 3485 01:55:45,195 --> 01:55:47,970 fortunate to have such dedicated 3486 01:55:47,970 --> 01:55:49,497 and talented individuals willing 3487 01:55:49,498 --> 01:55:50,599 and ready to serve our city. 3488 01:55:50,599 --> 01:55:52,599 Thank you. 3489 01:55:53,970 --> 01:55:55,380 With that, I will move to 3490 01:55:55,380 --> 01:55:57,380 adjourn the meeting.