The Phoenician Resort August 21 24, 2018

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1 2018 The Phoenician Resort August 21 24, 2018

2 Welcome 2 General Information 3 Conference Sponsors 4 Tuesday Agenda 6 Wednesday Agenda 8 Thursday Agenda 12 Friday Agenda 16 Spouse/Guest Tour 17 Conference at a Glance 18 Youth Program 20 Service Awards 22 Legislative Awards Conference Map 24

3 WELCOME TO 2018 LEAGUE ANNUAL CONFERENCE As President of the League of Arizona Cities and Towns it is a true privilege to welcome you to the Phoenician Resort for the 2018 League of Arizona Cities and Towns Annual Conference. This conference will provide each and every one of us the opportunity to learn, share experiences, network and renew old friendships. As community leaders we will have opportunities to explore issues of mutual concern, learn best practices and better understand our roles as public servants. I hope you will take advantage of all the conference has to offer, and while at the Phoenician make it a point to visit with our sponsors who help make this such a great event. 2 I have truly enjoyed my time working with the League staff and my fellow Mayors and Councilmembers. It is through these shared experiences that we all continue to move our respective cities and towns forward. Sincerely, Jay Tibshraeny President, League of Arizona Cities and Towns Mayor of Chandler

4 LEAGUE LIFE MEMBERS REGISTRATION DESK LOCATION AND HOURS Carol S. Anderson, Kingman Christopher J. Bavasi, Flagstaff James L. Boles, Winslow Douglas Coleman, Apache Junction Boyd Dunn, Chandler Stanley M. Gibson, Globe Harry E. Mitchell, Tempe Wayne C. Pomeroy, Mesa George R. Renner, Glendale Gary Scaramazzo, Page Mark Schnepf, Queen Creek Elaine M. Scruggs, Glendale Robert E. Walkup, Tucson The conference registration desk will be located in the Grand Ballroom Foyer LEAGUE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE CONFERENCE MOBILE APPLICATION President: This year s League Conference is available for download through Attendify. To find the conference app, visit your Apple or Android store and search for and download Attendify. Once downloaded, open the Attendify App and search for League Annual Conference. Select the Join icon to become part of the event. Jay Tibshraeny, Mayor, Chandler Vice President: Mark Nexsen, Mayor, Lake Havasu City Treasurer: Christian Price, Mayor, Maricopa Committee Members: 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 21 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, August 22 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 23 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. on Friday, August 24 For specific directions on downloading app click here. Doug Von Gausig, Mayor, Clarkdale Lana Mook, Mayor, El Mirage Coral Evans, Mayor, Flagstaff Linda Kavanagh, Mayor, Fountain Hills Jenn Daniels, Mayor, Gilbert Jerry Weiers, Mayor, Glendale Georgia Lord, Mayor, Goodyear Tom Schoaf, Mayor, Litchfield Park Ed Honea, Mayor, Marana John Giles, Mayor, Mesa Satish Hiremath, Mayor, Oro Valley Cathy Carlat, Mayor, Peoria Gail Barney, Mayor, Queen Creek Jim Lane, Mayor, Scottsdale Daryl Seymore, Mayor, Show Low Rick Mueller, Mayor, Sierra Vista Sharon Wolcott, Mayor, Surprise Mark Mitchell, Mayor, Tempe Bob Rivera, Mayor, Thatcher Jonathan Rothschild, Mayor, Tucson Douglas Nicholls, Mayor, Yuma CONFERENCE BADGES You must wear your official conference badge to obtain entrance to all functions, including meals and social events. The dress at the conference is business casual. This includes the receptions and dinners. 3

5 CONFERENCE SPONSORS PLATINUM SPONSORS 4

6 GOLD SPONSORS SILVER SPONSORS Brown & Associates Certified Inspection Service, Inc. CenturyLink Gammage & Burnham HighGround, Inc. LIUNA/LECET Southwest UnitedHealthcare Verizon BRONZE SPONSORS Agenda Discovery American Airlines American Medical Response Arizona Office of Tourism AT&T Banner Aetna BNSF Railway Central Arizona Project Comcast Commvault Cox Business EPCOR Gust Rosenfeld PLC Kutak Rock LLP Midstate Energy, LLC Midwestern University Molera Alvarez ONE Community RBC Capital Markets, LLC Salt River Project Security Industry Alarm Coalition - SIAC Siemens Building Technologies Southwest Gas Corporation T-Mobile Tucson Electric Power/UniSource Energy Services Wendel Energy Services ENDORSED PARTNERS 5

7 TUESDAY AGENDA TUESDAY, AUGUST 21 Golf Tournament 8:00 a.m. Camelback Golf Club: Ambiente Course 2018 Arizona-Sonora Council Meeting 8:00 a.m. Grand Ballroom A and B Arizona local elected officials will meet with elected officials, business leaders and State of Sonora Representatives for the annual Ari-Son meeting. This year the meeting will focus on learning more about the newly elected President of Mexico and the newly elected mayors in Arizona s sister cities across Sonora. Education Pre-Conference Session 9:00 a.m. Estrella Education Pre-Conference Session: Arizona Education Progress Meter and Statewide Attainment Goal The Center for the Future of Arizona and Expect More Arizona host this special session. Education impacts all Arizonans. Our quality of life and the economic vitality of our communities thrive when education is a top priority. Join us August 21 for this free session at the 2018 League Annual Conference for an important conversation about the state of education in Arizona, and the critical role city and town leaders are playing to advance education in local communities. Last year, the Center for the Future of Arizona and Expect More Arizona launched a shared, statewide vision for education called the Arizona Education Progress Meter. Since then, more than 35 Arizona cities and towns have committed their support and are using progress meter data to inform their community decision making and strategic initiatives. Session attendees will learn more about Arizona's roadmap for education and the progress being made. You will hear directly from local leaders and receive an insider s look into effective strategies and programs addressing

8 the need for improvements to better prepare our workforce and state for the future. Amanda Burke, Managing Director, Programs & Strategic Initiatives, Center for the Future of Arizona Christine Thompson, President & CEO, Expect More Arizona Event Cost: Free Pre-Conference Session 1:30 p.m. Grand Ballroom G Opportunities Abound: Strategies for Dealing With Challenging Residents and Co-Workers It happens to us all: whether we are the mayor, councilmember, manager, or a front line municipal employee, we must contend with unhappy residents who express their frustration by aiming their complaints at us and our co-workers. Serving as an elected official or working in a city or town often means you have to skillfully manage angry, frustrated, and rude behavior from residents. This interactive workshop will provide proactive techniques for win-win solutions when confronted with the challenging behavior of residents and co-workers alike. During this interactive workshop you will learn: How to recognize different types of difficult personalities and behaviors How to understand why people behave the way they do Strategies for effectively dealing with challenging behaviors Karen Stafford, Manager, Organizational Development and Learning, Arizona Regional Office, Employers Council Event Cost: $40 Please Note: Registration for this event is separate from the main conference. If you did not register for this session but would like to attend, please talk with the League registration staff. Resolutions Committee Meeting 1:30 p.m. Grand Ballroom D WEDNESDAY TUESDAY AGENDA Arizona Municipal Risk Retention Pool (AMRRP) Annual Meeting 4:00 p.m. Palo Verde Gubernatorial Candidate Forum 4:30 p.m. Estrella The major party Arizona gubernatorial candidates have been invited to introduce themselves and provide a brief update on their platform to League Conference attendees. Each candidate has also been invited to stay for the reception to meet and greet with conference attendees following the forum. Welcome Reception 5:30 p.m. (or directly following the Gubernatorial Candidate Forum) Grand Ballroom East Foyer The League extends a warm welcome to all conference delegates and guests. APS Dinner at the League Annual Conference 6:30 p.m. Camelback Ballroom PLEASE NOTE: This dinner is open to all government (city/town, county, state and association) conference attendees and is included as part of your conference registration. If you plan to attend the dinner, you must have a ticket that will be provided in your registration packet. 7

9 WEDNESDAY AGENDA WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 22 Parade of Flags Practice 7:30 a.m. Grand Ballroom Designated representatives who will walk with their flag will meet in the Grand Ballroom for parade practice. We strongly encourage all flag bearers to attend practice. Youth Program (see page 20) 7:30 a.m. Estrella Opening General Session 9:00 a.m. Grand Ballroom Jay Tibshraeny, Mayor, Chandler, President, League of Arizona Cities and Towns Invocation Presentation of the colors Phoenix Fire Honor Guard Parade of Flags/Celebration of Cities and Towns Welcome Thelda Williams, Mayor, Phoenix Sponsor Recognition Update NLC Clarence Anthony, Executive Director, NLC Keynote Speaker: Bruce Vincent With Vision, There Is Hope: How Local Government Can Lead the Way Co-author of 'Against the Odds: A Path Forward for Rural America' Bruce presents a powerful firsthand account of life in rural America that offers a broad, probing look at the environmental tensions surrounding the collapse of many of our rural resource communities. He provides a new vision of environmentalism and a rural lifestyle based upon hope instead of fear, science instead of emotion, education instead of litigation, resolution instead of conflict and employing rather than

10 1:30 p.m. CONCURRENT SESSIONS destroying our human resources. This new vision can and should be created at the local level of government where the day to day decisions and impacts are actually felt. Lunch on Your Own 12:00 p.m. Concurrent Sessions - 1:30 p.m. Maximizing Local Airports: The Economic Impact of Aviation to Arizona s Communities 1:30 p.m. Grand Ballroom A Aviation is a tremendous economic engine to Arizona and its communities and contributes in excess of $32B of economic activity to the state annually. The aviation industry is also responsible for more than 185,600 jobs in Arizona that have an annual payroll of more than $7.1B. Additionally, aviation activity generates in excess of $1.8B in tax revenue for Arizona on an annual basis. While commercial airports are major contributors to this economic impact, smaller Municipal General Aviation airports play a key role, as well. Join us to learn about our municipal airports and a discussion on how our airports can be an important economic driver for our communities. Bob Rivera, Mayor, Thatcher, Member, League Executive Committee Ed Faron, A.A.E, Airport Manager, Phoenix Deer Valley Airport and Immediate Past President of the Arizona Airports Association Mignonne D Hollis, Executive Director, Arizona Regional Economic Development Foundation Opioid Crisis: How Cities and Towns Are Combating the Opioid Problem in Their Communities 1:30 p.m. Grand Ballroom B Learn more about how cities are collaborating with resource partners to make a collective impact to combat the opioid crisis through education and 1:30 p.m. CONCURRENT SESSIONS outreach, data collection and treatment. You ll gain knowledge and insights on best practices that you can use to develop your local plan to solve the problems of opioid abuse. Parrish Spisz, City Council Aide, Tempe Christina Corieri, Senior Policy Advisor, Governor Doug Ducey Andrea Glass, Deputy Fire Chief - Medical Services, Tempe Ted Huntington, Community Programs Manager, Chandler Coalition Against Youth Substance Abuse Joel Navarro, City Councilmember, Tempe Update From Our Endorsed Partners: Programs That Can Save Your City or Town Money 1:30 p.m. Grand Ballroom C League partnership programs are formal relationships with organizations that provide important services to cities and towns. Through these partnerships Arizona s cities and towns can save money on a variety of programs and services. This session will hear from six of our endorsed partner programs: American Legal, Arizona Municipal Risk Retention Pool (AMRRP), BMO Harris Bank, Health Insurance Plan for Arizona s Cities and Towns (HPACT), US Communities Government Purchasing Alliance and NLC Service Line Warranty Program on how their product and service can save your city or town money. WEDNESDAY AGENDA Daryl Seymore, Mayor, Show Low, Member, League Executive Committee Ed Bantel, Program Administrator, Arizona Municipal Risk Retention Pool Chris Daly, Assistant Vice President, Institutional Markets- Government Banking, BMO Harris Bank N.A. Colleen T. Engle, Codification Consultant, American Legal Rob Fiorilli, Program Manager, U.S. Communities Sheri Gilbert, Marketing Director, Valley Schools/Health Insurance Plans Ashley Shiwarski, Manager, Inside Sales, Utility Service Partners, Inc. 9

11 10 WEDNESDAY AGENDA 1:30 p.m. CONCURRENT SESSIONS Branding and Marketing Our Local Communities: Creating a Sense of Locality and Identity 1:30 p.m. Grand Ballroom E Each community in Arizona can become a destination by celebrating its unique assets while engaging with small businesses to build an online reach that tells an inspiring story about the sense of place. Join us to learn strategies in creating a true identity and see rural success stories within Arizona. Douglas Nicholls, Yuma, Member, League Executive Committee Kimber Lanning, Executive Director, Local First Arizona Foundation Angel M Martinez, CEO & Founder, Ignite Brand Marketing Transportation Issues at the State and Local Level 1:30 p.m. Grand Ballroom F This session will look at transportation issues of importance to Arizona s cities and towns from both federal and state perspective. Christian Price, Mayor, Maricopa, Treasurer, League of Arizona Cities and Towns Anthony Bedell, Deputy Assistant Secretary, U.S. Department of Transportation Dallas Hammit, State Engineer, Deputy Director for Transportation, Arizona Department of Transportation 3:20 p.m. CONCURRENT SESSIONS Concurrent Sessions - 3:20 p.m. Arizona's Public Universities: How Cities and Towns Can Leverage Their Strategic Partnerships 3:20 p.m. Grand Ballroom A Representatives from U of A and ASU will discuss the many resources our two largest universities can provide to cities and towns and how your city or town can best utilize these resources through partnerships with our universities. Lana Mook, Mayor, El Mirage, Member, League Executive Committee Jonathan Koppell, Dean, College of Public Service and Community Solutions, Arizona State University Jeffrey C. Silvertooth, Ph.D., Associate Dean and Director, Extension & Economic Development and Associate Director for the Arizona Experiment Station, University of Arizona Andrea Whitsett, Director, Morrison Institute Public Policy, Arizona State University League 2018 Legislative Report and Look Ahead to 2019 Legislative Session 3:20 p.m. Grand Ballroom B During the summer, League staff traveled throughout the state to meet with our members and provide an overview of the major issues from the 2018 legislative session. For those of you that missed us on the road this summer, this session is the final installment of that tour. Staff will provide attendees a recap of the 2018 session and discuss what is on the horizon for the 2019 legislative session. Ken Strobeck, Executive Director, League of Arizona Cities and Towns Nick Ponder, Legislative Director, League of Arizona Cities and Towns

12 3:20 p.m. CONCURRENT SESSIONS Tom Savage, Legislative Associate, League of Arizona Cities and Towns Alex Vidal, Legislative Associate, League of Arizona Cities and Towns Preparing for Census 2020: What Your City or Town Should Know 3:20 p.m. Grand Ballroom C This session will focus on what is new for Census 2020, the schedule of preparation activities and how cities and towns in Arizona can begin to prepare now to ensure a complete count. Speaker: Chris Fetzer, Executive Director, Northern Arizona Council of Governments Pauline Nunez, Partnership Coordinator, U.S. Census Bureau Kim Musselman, Special Assistant to County Manager, Coconino County Scott Wilken, Senior Planning Project Manager, Maricopa Association of Governments 3:20 p.m. SESSIONS Christina Estes-Werther, General Counsel, League of Arizona Cities and Towns Robert L. Pickels, Jr., City Attorney, Sedona Mike G. Rankin, City Attorney, Tucson Kelly Schwab, City Attorney, Chandler Transitioning to a Digital Government 3:20 p.m. Grand Ballroom F Gilbert, Arizona s Office of Digital Government focuses on reaching citizens through digital and online engagement. The small but mighty communications team is made up of non-traditional positions, including two digital journalists and a social media strategist. Find out how Gilbert is using video, social media and data to connect with residents in unique and innovative ways. WEDNESDAY AGENDA Jenn Daniels, Mayor, Gilbert, Member, League Executive Committee Patrick Banger, Town Manager, Gilbert Dana Berchman, Chief Digital Officer, Gilbert Top 10 Questions Attorneys Grapple With When Guiding Their Councils 3:20 p.m. Grand Ballroom E Do you wonder what issues cause your city or town attorney to lose sleep at night? What areas of law may be unclear or difficult to explain? Do you want to know how attorneys approach managing difficult subjects? This session explores the top 10 questions city and town attorneys grapple with when guiding their councils. Questions focus on attorney-client interactions, including managing client expectations and balancing limited resources; how attorneys keep up with new trends or technology; best practices regarding 1487 claims; the challenges of managing public records in the digital age; avoiding political influences; and much more! Join us to learn more about these issues and better understand your city or town attorney. Dinner, President's Update and Entertainment 6:30 p.m. Camelback Ballroom Speaker: Christian Price, Mayor, Maricopa, Treasurer, League of Arizona Cities and Towns Jay Tibshraeny, Mayor, Chandler, President, League of Arizona Cities and Towns Entertainment Provided by: The Groove Merchants 11

13 THURSDAY AGENDA THURSDAY, AUGUST 23 Spouse/Guest Tour Tour of Musical Instrument Museum See Page 17 8:00 a.m. Pine Participants will enjoy a guided tour of the world renowned Musical Instrument Museum (MIM), the only museum of its kind devoted solely to global musical instruments. For more information on the spouse tour go to page 17 Note: This activity has a special registration. If you have not registered for the spouse/guest program but are interested in participating, please see the League staff at the registration desk. 8:15 a.m. CONCURRENT SESSIONS Concurrent Sessions - 8:15 a.m. A New Paradigm for Economic Development in the 21st Century 8:15 a.m. Estrella While Arizona is once again one of the fastest-growing states, how we grow, attract and support our companies has changed. Experts on the front lines will discuss the demographic, policy and innovation changes occurring in our state. Chris Camacho, President and CEO, Greater Phoenix Economic Council Julie Engel, CEcD, Chief Economic Architect, Greater Yuma Economic Development Corp. Christine Mackay, Director, Community and Economic Development, Phoenix Micah Miranda, Economic Development Director, Chandler Sethuraman Panchanathan, Executive Vice President and Chief Research and Innovation Officer, Office of Knowledge Enterprise Development, Arizona State University

14 8:15 a.m. CONCURRENT SESSIONS Short-Term Rentals: Trends, Impacts and Opportunities 8:15 a.m. Grand Ballroom E Short-term home rentals have become incredibly popular with travelers and financially rewarding for property owners. The scale and growth of the industry has been remarkable with many sites allowing property owners to rent to strangers on a nightly or weekly basis. But while this phenomenon has been a boon for some it has also had significant negative impacts for many communities. This session will review the experiences of various communities that have taken different approaches to short-term rentals to reduce their negative side-effects. Learn how state and local governments can achieve their community s goals and receive financial benefits by adopting and enforcing reasonable short-term rental regulations. Linda Kavanagh, Mayor, Fountain Hills, Member, League Executive Committee Ulrik Binzer, CEO and Founder, Host Compliance State Preemption, Local Autonomy and the Ghost of Judge Dillon: What's a Local Government to Do? 8:15 a.m. Grand Ballroom F Local officials across the country are concerned with a perceived increase in state interference in local affairs. Recent research confirms that such state preemptive actions and penalties are, in fact, on the rise. And Arizona is leading the way. This session provides a framework to understand state limitations as well as an array of actions local officials can take while representing the local preferences of citizens. Satish Hiremath, Mayor, Oro Valley, Member, League Executive Committee David Swindell, PhD, Director & Associate Professor, Center for Urban Innovation, Arizona State University 10:00 a.m. SESSIONS 8:15 a.m. SESSIONS THURSDAY AGENDA Public Service Ethics and Open Government 8:15 a.m. Grand Ballroom G This session will outline four basic guidelines for local government: open government, unbiased government, responsible government and efficient government; review conflict of interest laws, the council-manager form of government and the use of public monies. Speaker: Doug Von Gausig, Mayor, Clarkdale, Member, League Executive Committee Bill J. Sims III, Attorney, Sims Murray, Ltd. Concurrent Sessions - 10:00 a.m. Cities and Towns Open for Business: What Are the Most Important Factors When Companies Decide to Locate in Your City or Town? 10:00 a.m. Estrella Global competition has created more location options than ever before. Panelists will give company case studies and updates as to why Arizona cities are winning (or not winning) new projects. Chris Camacho, President and CEO, Greater Phoenix Economic Council Mignonne D Hollis, Executive Director, Arizona Regional Economic Development Foundation Jeanine Jerkovic, Economic Development Director, Surprise William Jabjiniak, Director of the Office of Economic Development, Mesa Keith Watkins, Senior Vice President, Economic/Rural Development, Arizona Commerce Authority 13

15 THURSDAY AGENDA Building and Maintaining Effective Mayor, Council and Manager Relationships This session sponsored by the Arizona City/County Management Association 10:00 a.m. Grand Ballroom G 10:00 a.m. CONCURRENT SESSIONS The council-manager form of government provides a solid foundation for well-run communities in Arizona. This session will explore the importance of the unique relationship between a mayor, councilmembers and their city manager through a facilitated conversation. The discussion will include personal examples of how elected officials best utilize and work with the manager s office to accomplish their goals while creating meaningful public policy to support their community s needs. Gayle Mabery, Town Manager, Clarkdale Chris Brady, City Manager, Mesa Cathy Carlat, Mayor, Peoria, Member, League Executive Committee Daryl Seymore, Mayor, Show Low, Member, League Executive Committee Reading the Tea Leaves: Pundits Discuss the Current Political Climate, the Upcoming Election and Next Year's Legislative Session 10:00 a.m. Grand Ballroom F This will be a lively discussion from pundits on both sides of the political aisle. The conversation will focus on the current hot issues at the capitol, topics in the news and what issues are on the horizon, both the fall election and next year's legislative session that will have impact on cities and towns. Barrett Marson, Marson Media Marilyn Rodriguez, Creosote Partners Scott A. Smith, Highground Public Affairs Consultants Gibson McKay, Sherpa Public Affairs 10:00 a.m. SESSIONS Local Issues Before the US Supreme Court 10:00 a.m. Grand Ballroom E The past Supreme Court term has been one of the biggest in recent memory for cities. This session will review some of these cases including the internet sales tax case, the travel ban, and a number of First Amendment free speech and Fourth Amendment search cases involving local governments. This session will also include a discussion about what last term says more generally about the Supreme Court and our democracy (including and beyond cities). Finally, the session will cover cases of interest to local governments to be decided this term. Speaker: Tom Schoaf, Mayor, Litchfield Park, Member, League Executive Committee Lisa Soronen, Executive Director, State and Local Legal Center Legislative and Service Award Luncheon 12:00 noon Camelback Ballroom Keynote: Speaker Mark Nexsen, Mayor, Lake Havasu City, Vice President, League of Arizona Cities and Towns Michael J. Bidwill, President, Arizona Cardinals Legislative Friends and Champions will be recognized Service Awards will be presented to city and town officials with 8, 12, 16, 20 and 24 years of service 14

16 2:30 p.m. CONCURRENT SESSIONS Concurrent Sessions -2:30 p.m. Arizona Association of Chiefs of Police Offers New Accreditation to Arizona Police Departments 2:30 p.m. Grand Ballroom E This session will provide an introduction to the new ALEAP (Arizona Law Enforcement Accreditation Program) that is launching on September 1, Agencies must comply with 173 standards which represent the best practices in the efficient and effective delivery of law enforcement services in order to achieve this 4-year accreditation. The ALEAP program allows Arizona agencies an affordable and state specific program to seek accreditation for their community. Gail Barney, Mayor, Queen Creek, Member, League Executive Committee Robert DeVries, Chief of Police, Kingman Kevin E. Rhea, ALEAP Program Manager, Arizona Association of Chiefs of Police Trending TPT Issues Digital Goods; The Wayfair Decision 2:30 p.m. Estrella This session will provide a brief history of the digital goods bill that died last session and what the future holds for future digital goods legislation. In addition, the session will examine the Supreme Court s recent Wayfair decision, a decision that overturned 50 years of physical presence being the standard for TPT nexus, the potential impact this will have on municipal revenue, how economic presence will work in day-to-day operations and how cities and towns can adapt to the new nexus landscape. Cathy Carlat, Mayor, Peoria, Member, League Executive Committee Tom Belshe, Deputy Director, League of Arizona Cities and Towns Lee Grafstrom, Tax Policy Analyst, League of Arizona Cities and Towns Affiliate Group Meetings Arizona COG Directors 2:30 p.m. Hummingbird THURSDAY AGENDA Arizona City Attorneys Association 2:30 p.m. Eagle Greater Arizona Mayors Association (GAMA) 2:30 p.m. Pine Annual Business Meeting 4:00 p.m. Estrella The Annual Business Meeting is held each year at the conference to elect members to the Executive Committee and to ratify the resolutions passed at the Resolutions Committee Meeting. Presiders: Jay Tibshraeny, Mayor, Chandler, President, League of Arizona Cities and Towns Ed Honea, Mayor, Marana, Chairman, League Nominating Committee John Giles, Mayor, Mesa, Chairman, League Resolutions Committee Showcase of Cities and Towns 6:00 p.m. Grand Ballroom 15

17 FRIDAY AGENDA FRIDAY, AUGUST 24 Speed Networking Breakfast for Municipal Officials 8:00 a.m. Grand Ballroom E Facilitator: Christian Price, Mayor, Maricopa, Treasurer, League of Arizona Cities and Towns Join your fellow city and town elected officials and staff in a speed networking breakfast. Each participant will get one minute to share an issue that she/he is facing in their own community or on their council. Your issue can be big or small. Once you have shared your issue, everyone at the table will get one minute to share their initial impressions/reaction. Then the facilitator will announce a table change. Everyone will move to a different table based on a number sequence that avoids redundancy in the small groups. Participants can choose to use the same challenge/issue because your audience will have changed, or you may pose a new challenge to the group. This session is designed to give you multiple ideas on to deal with an issue in your community as well as introduce you to new colleagues throughout the state.

18 Closing General Session: 10 Essential Skills for Public Engagement 9:30 a.m. Grand Ballroom D Matt Lehrman is passionate about helping people in towns, cities and other communities address their most profound, sensitive and complex issues in ways that strengthen feelings of inclusion, togetherness and trust. He is the Principal of Social Prosperity Partners, an Arizona-based firm dedicated to designing and facilitating processes for visioning, strategic planning, community conversations, impasse management, and consensus building. Conference Adjourned Matt Lehrman, Social Prosperity Partners This energizing session is dedicated to teaching specific skills and actionable strategies that enable elected officials and municipal staff at every level to better engage the public - from small stakeholder groups to high-profile community conversations. Discover new approaches to facilitating respectful conversations among people with diverse perspectives, de-escalating tensions, inspiring collaborative thinking, and sparking dialogue that actually opens up new options and opportunities. THURSDAY august 23, 2018 Tour of Musical Instrument Museum 8:00 a.m. Pine SPOUSE/GUEST TOUR As one of Phoenix s top rated attractions, the Musical Instrument Museum (MIM) is truly a unique destination. Not only is it the world s only global musical instrument museum, but Phoenix was specifically selected as the city in which MIM was built. The architecture and landscape blends into the desert environment, while guests can visit the world in MIM s Geographic Galleries. Exhibits focus on musical heritage, cultures, and instruments from 200 countries. See videos and hear music in different genres from iconic performers including country, jazz, pop, classical, and more. The guided tour will provide an overview of the world s instruments and music, including well-known musicians. You will have time to explore the galleries after the tour. End the journey in the Experience Gallery where you make some music of your own on instruments from around the world. Schedule of Events: 8:00 a.m. Breakfast at the Phoenician 8:30 a.m. Bus departs for MIM 11:00 a.m. Return to Phoenician Please Note: Registration for this event is separate from the main conference and is open to those with a full spouse/guest badge and those have pre-registered. If you did not register for this session and do not have a full spouse/guest badge but would like to attend, please talk with the League registration staff. 17

19 CONFERENCE AT A GLANCE tuesday, august 21 8:00 a.m. Golf Tournament Camelback Golf Club: Ambiente Course 8:00 a.m Arizona-Sonora Council Meeting Grand Ballroom A and B 9:00 a.m. Education Pre-Conference Session Estrella 1:30 p.m. Pre-Conference Session - Opportunities Abound Grand Ballroom G 1:30 p.m. Resolutions Committee Meeting Grand Ballroom D 4:00 p.m. AMRRP Annual Meeting Palo Verde 4:30 p.m. Gubernatorial Candidate Forum 5:30 p.m. Welcome Reception Estrella Grand Ballroom East Foyer 6:30 p.m. APS Dinner at the League Annual Conference Camelback Ballroom This dinner is open to all government (city/town, county, state and association) conference attendees and is included as part of your conference registration. If you plan to attend the dinner, you must have a ticket that will be provided in your registration packet. wednesday, august 22 7:30 a.m. Parade of Flags Practice 7:30 a.m. Youth Program 9:00 a.m. Opening General Session Grand Ballroom Estrella Grand Ballroom 12:00 p.m. Lunch on Your Own 1:30 p.m. CONCURRENT SESSIONS Maximizing Local Airports: The Economic Impact of Aviation Grand Ballroom A Opioid Crisis: How Cities and Towns are Combating the Opioid Problem Grand Ballroom B Update From Our Endorsed Partners: Programs That Can Save Money Grand Ballroom C Branding and Marketing Our Local Communities Grand Ballroom E Transportation Issues at the State and Local Level Grand Ballroom F

20 3:20 p.m. CONCURRENT SESSIONS Arizona's Public Universities Partnerships League 2018 Legislative Report and Look Ahead to 2019 Preparing for Census 2020: What Your City or Town Should Know Grand Ballroom A Grand Ballroom B Grand Ballroom C Top 10 Questions Attorneys Grapple With When Guiding Their Councils Grand Ballroom E Transitioning to a Digital Government Grand Ballroom F 6:30 p.m. Dinner, President's Update and Entertainment Camelback Ballroom thursday, august 23 8:00 a.m. Spouse/Guest Tour : Musical Instrument Museum Pine 8:15 a.m. CONCURRENT SESSIONS A New Paradigm for Economic Development in the 21st Century Short Term Rentals: Trends, Impacts and Opportunities State Preemption, Local Autonomy and the Ghost of Judge Dillon Public Service Ethics and Open Government 10:00 a.m. CONCURRENT SESSIONS Estrella Grand Ballroom E Grand Ballroom F Grand Ballroom G 2:30 p.m. AFFILIATE GROUP MEETINGS Arizona COG Directors Arizona City Attorneys Association Greater Arizona Mayors Association (GAMA) CONFERENCE AT A GLANCE Hummingbird Eagle 4:00 p.m. Annual Business Meeting Estrella 6:00 p.m. Showcase of Cities and Towns Grand Ballroom friday, august 24 8:00 a.m. Speed Networking Breakfast for Municipal Officials Grand Ballroom E 9:30 a.m. Closing General Session Grand Ballroom D Conference Adjourned Pine Cities and Towns Open for Business Estrella Building and Maintaining Effective Mayor, Council & Manager Relationships Grand Ballroom G Reading the Tea Leaves: Pundits Discuss Current Politics Grand Ballroom F Local Issues Before the US Supreme Court Grand Ballroom E 12:00 p.m. Legislative and Service Award Luncheon Camelback Ballroom 2:30 p.m. CONCURRENT SESSIONS Arizona Association of Chiefs of Police Offers New Accreditation Trending TPT Issue Digital Goods Grand Ballroom E Estrella 19

21 YOUTH PROGRAM Registration 7:30 a.m. Estrella Youth who are participating in the Parade of Flags may go directly to the Opening General Session in Grand Ballroom at 7:30. You will be able to check in with the Youth Program after the Opening General Session. Youth who are not participating in the Parade of Flags may come to the Estrella Ballroom for check-in then head to the ballroom for the Parade of Flags. A light continental breakfast will be available. Parade of Flags and Opening General Session 9:00 a.m. Grand Ballroom As a group, the youth will go to the Opening General Session. There will be seats reserved for the youth in the back of the room. After the League president recognizes the youth councils, we will return to the youth program room together. Ice Breaker/Presentation 10:00 a.m. Estrella Relentless Athletes Gary Smith and Kenny Dobbs will be performing a high flying slam dunk presentation, featuring prizes and giveaways! This keynote will also provided a significant motivational speaking engagement centered around anti-bullying, school violence and negative influences with a precise solution for those issues within the Bully Radar Application. 20

22 CONCURRENT BREAKOUT SESSIONS 11:00 a.m. Estrella Students will have the opportunity to choose between either of the two sessions: Concurrent Session 1: Creating a Professional Resume and Social Media Profile Grand Ballroom A Concurrent Session 2: So You Want a Job? Grand Ballroom B Advisor Roundtable 11:00 a.m. Pine During students breakout sessions, youth advisors will have the opportunity to attend a roundtable discussion to learn from and share ideas and best practices with leaders from other youth councils across the state. YOUTH PROGRAM Networking Learning From Other Councils 12:50 p.m. Camelback Ballroom Foyer Youth will have an opportunity to network with other students and display poster boards that highlight unique programs or ideas from the various youth councils. Youth councils are not required to submit their topic. Advocacy Workshop 1:30 p.m. Estrella DemocraSEED: Empowering Arizona's Youth 2:30 p.m. Estrella Youth Program Concludes 3:00 p.m. Lunch 12:00 p.m. Estrella Elected officials will be invited to attend this lunch and interact with the youth. 21

23 SERVICE AWARDS Year Award Recipients Jay Tibshraeny, Mayor, Chandler Karen Pfeifer, Councilmember, Cottonwood Chuck Turner, Councilmember, Gila Bend Gene Kelley, Councilmember, Show Low Don Dent, Vice Mayor, Williams Curtis Hardy, Councilmember, Winslow Anita Hinojos, Councilmember, Winkelman 20 Year Award Recipients Dewey Dick Powell, III, Councilmember, Casa Grande Daniel L. Radcliffe, Vice Mayor, Kearny Robert Blanchard, Councilmember, Sierra Vista Bernie Hiemenz, Councilmember, Williams Louis C. Bracamonte, Mayor, Winkelman 16 Year Award Recipients Jon M. Thompson, Mayor, Coolidge Roy Delgado, Councilmember, El Mirage Joel G. Belloc, Mayor, Eloy Gail Barney, Mayor, Queen Creek Richard Ortega, Vice Mayor, Safford Frederick W. "Rick" Mueller, Mayor, Sierra Vista Mary Nedrow, Mayor, Springerville 12 Year Award Recipients Kenn Weise, Mayor, Avondale Ralph Varela, Councilmember, Casa Grande James Nelson, Jr., Councilmember, Eagar Scott Overton, Councilmember, Flagstaff Henry Leger, Councilmember, Fountain Hills Jay Kinsella, Vice Mayor, Jerome Rudy Flores, Councilmember, Kearny Mark Nexsen, Mayor, Lake Havasu City Tim Blake, Councilmember, Litchfield Park Thomas L. Schoaf, Mayor, Litchfield Park Susan Connell, Councilmember, Payson Gilbert Aguilar, Councilmember, Superior Chris Band, Councilmember, Wickenburg Nolberto Waddell, Vice Mayor, Winkelman 8 Year Award Recipients Matthew Matt Herman, Councilmember, Casa Grande Kevin Hartke, Councilmember, Chandler William Regner, Councilmember, Clarkdale Mark McBrady, Councilmember, Dewey-Humboldt Terry Nolan, Mayor, Dewey-Humboldt Lana Mook, Mayor, El Mirage Jack Palladino, Councilmember, El Mirage Lynn Selby, Councilmember, El Mirage Celia Barotz, Councilmember, Flagstaff Chris Riggs, Vice Mayor, Gila Bend Sheri Lauritano, Councilmember, Goodyear Rose Bradford, Councilmember, Kearny Chris Glover, Councilmember, Mesa Jose "Angel" Medina, Councilmember, Miami Rosemary Castaneda, Councilmember, Miami Jose Joe Diaz, Councilmember, Nogales Robert Rojas, Councilmember, Nogales Satish Hiremath, Mayor, Oro Valley Lou Waters, Vice Mayor, Oro Valley Mary Snider, Councilmember, Oro Valley Joe Hornat, Councilmember, Oro Valley Michael Collins, Mayor, Paradise Valley Paul Dembow, Councilmember, Paradise Valley Fred Carpenter, Vice Mayor, Payson Dawn Oliphant, Councilmember, Queen Creek Julia Wheatley, Councilmember, Queen Creek Gene Seale, Councilmember, Safford Mario Buchanan, Jr., Councilmember, San Luis Africa Luna-Carrasco, Councilmember, San Luis John Leech, Jr., Councilmember, Show Low Gwen Calhoun, Councilmember, Sierra Vista Susan Silva, Councilmember, Springerville Sharon Wolcott, Mayor, Surprise Robin Arredondo-Savage, Councilmember, Tempe Clorinda Erives, Councilmember, Tolleson Paul Cunningham, Councilmember, Tucson Alisteo Al Montoya, Councilmember, Tusayan Sam Crissman, Councilmember, Wickenburg Ruben Madrid, Councilmember, Wickenburg Robert Irvin, Councilmember, Willcox Lee Payne, Councilmember, Williams Thomas R. Chacon, Sr., Councilmember, Winslow Leslie McClendon, Councilmember, Yuma

24 LEGISLATIVE AWARDS 2018 The League will honor the following legislators for their outstanding public service and dedication to local governance. CHAMPIONS Sen. Sonny Borrelli (R) Sen. Kate Brophy McGee (R) Rep. Doug Coleman (R) Sen. Karen Fann (R) Rep. Charlene Fernandez (D) Rep. Randy Friese (D) Sen. Katie Hobbs (D) Sen. Lisa Otondo (D) Sen. Martin Quezada (D) Rep. Rebecca Rios (D) Sen. Bob Worsley (R) FRIENDS Rep. Lela Alston (D) Rep. Richard Andrade (D) Rep. Brenda Barton (R) Rep. Wenona Benally (D) Rep. Isela Blanc (D) Sen. Sean Bowie (D) Sen. David Bradley (D) Rep. Kelli Butler (D) Sen. Olivia Cajero Bedford (D) Rep. Noel Campbell (R) Rep. Ken Clark (D) Rep. Todd Clodfelter (R) Sen. Lupe Contreras (D) Sen. Andrea Dalessandro (D) Rep. Eric Descheenie (D) Rep. Timothy Dunn (R) Rep. Kirsten Engel (D) Rep. Mitzi Epstein (D) Rep. Diego Espinoza (D) Sen. Steve Farley (D) Rep. Rosanna Gabaldón (D) Rep. Sally Ann Gonzales (D) Sen. Rick Gray (R) Rep. Pamela Powers Hannley (D) Rep. Drew John (R) Sen. John Kavanagh (R) Rep. David Livingston (R) Rep. Ray Martinez (D) Sen. Juan Mendez (D) Sen. Robert Meza (D) Sen. Catherine Miranda (D) Rep. Tony Navarrete (D) Sen. Jamescita Peshlakai (D) Rep. Gerae Peten (D) Sen. Frank Pratt (R) Rep. Macario Saldate (D) Rep. Athena Salman (D) Rep. T.J. Shope (R) Rep. Michelle Udall (R) Sen. Steve Yarbrough (R) Sen. Kimberly Yee (R) 23

25 CONFERENCE MAP. Ft. Seating heatre Classroom Banquet Rds. of 10 Capacities Dimensions Reception Conference Hollow Square Length & Width 35 Total Sq. Ft Ceiling Height ' 29' 978 9'5" - 10'11" ' 40' 1,250 10'3" - 10'11" ' 40' 1,237 10'3" - 10'11" ' 13' 1,005 7' - 20' '4" 42'8" 3, C5 C4 Restaurants C3 C2 C MAIN BUILDING Meeting Rooms (Third Floor) Mowry & Cotton (1st Floor) J&G Steakhouse (5th Floor, not shown) Relish Burger Bistro (not shown) Kalio Kabobery League Registration Desk The Phoenician Grand Ballroom Grand Ballroom Foyer The Camelback Ballroom Camelback Foyer Camelback Ballroom Registration Camelback Plaza The Estrella Ballroom Downstairs Rooms 1 Boojum 2 Cottonwood 3 Cypress 4 Eucalyptus 5 Ironwood 6 Jacaranda - Boardroom 7 Joshua 8 Juniper 9 Mesquite 10 Palo Verde 11 Pine 12 Piñon 13 Willow - Boardroom Upstairs Rooms 14 Cactus Wren - Boardroom 15 Eagle 16 Falcon 17 Hawk 18 Hummingbird 19 Meadow Lark 20 Owl 21 Quail 22 Roadrunner 23 Woodpecker MAIN BUILD Conference Lev

26 Upstairs Rooms ING el (First Floor) ELEVATORS C C B B A A The Phoenician Grand Ballroom THE PHOENICIAN GRAND BALLROOM D D E G F E F G The Estrella Ballroom THE ESTRELLA BALLROOM GRAND BALLROOM FOYER CAMELBACK BALLROOM REGISTRATION 28 H I J CAMELBACK PLAZA I J The Camelback Ballroom THE CAMELBACK BALLROOM H K L K CAMELBACK FOYER 27 L M M N N ELEVATORS ESCALATORS TO PARKING GARAGE 36 ESCALATORS 38 Executive Suites LEAGUE REGISTRATION DESK EXECUTIVE SUITES Downstairs Rooms

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