The Dealmaker: 6/21/2018

Alleged makeshift Villaresi resort operation awakens Paradise Valley neighborhood. (Disclosure: Rose Law Group represents the Villaresi HOA.) “A residential home within the Villaresi neighborhood [that’s] allegedly being used for [‘weddings and other special events’], is upsetting neighbors, the local homeowners association and residents there contend a lawsuit may soon come to fruition.” In fact, Rose Law Group recently “hand-delivered an immediate cease and desist letter.” More on this “big gathering” problem within Villaresi at PV Independent. http://bit.ly/2JVk8mO

Green Street breaks ground on Central Phoenix neighborhoods. (Disclosure: Rose Law Group represents Green Street Communities.) • Campus Grove in the Arcadia area will offer four different floorplans for its 13 lots • Acacia Court, NW of 7th Ave. and Northern, will offer 6 lots in a private cul-de-sac • Further info on both custom builds in AZ Business Magazine. http://bit.ly/2yv4UPV

7 projects between the 7s in downtown Phoenix. AZRE has a rundown and images for seven of the latest multifamily, retail, office and hotel projects located between 7th Ave. and 7th St. — new high-profile places for people to “live, work, and play” — including The Stewart, Block 23, Palm Tower and AC Hotel by Marriott at the Arizona Center. http://bit.ly/2yvJGBI

Taylor Morrison’s Palmer named a top CEO in employee survey.Congratulations! to Taylor Morrison Chairman and CEO Sheryl Palmer, who “has been named a Top CEO in 2018 in the Glassdoor Employees’ Choice Awards.” As Builder reports, “Palmer got an approval rating of 96%, a rating that landed her the 19th position among all CEOs of large companies (1,000+ employees) in the U.S.” http://bit.ly/2MdP1zl

Peoria neighborhood The Meadows celebrates community center grand opening. The Meadows at Camino a Lago — an MPC developed by Communities Southwest and which Maracay joined three years ago — now has brand-spanking-new “4,500-square-foot” community center located “at the corner of 98th Avenue and Speckled Gecko Drive.” More on this “win for the community” in YourValley.  http://bit.ly/2K96x7v

Pinal County struggles to keep up with affordable housing demand. “The pool of available cheap housing is shrinking as rents rise, leaving the Pinal County Housing Department and affordable housing complexes with a demand that has outgrown the supply.” Casa Grande Dispatch. http://bit.ly/2yCcOHE

CBRE: Phoenix positioned strong for warehouse development. “Projected rents are more than adequate in many markets to justify additional development of warehouses and distribution centers… [and] Phoenix is positioned as a top market for this activity.” For an overview and link to the new report from CBRE, tap on to AZRE. http://bit.ly/2K8jIFR

Chaos in Phoenix over light-rail extension derails city budget. “After two days of chaotic public meetings, threats to fire Phoenix’s top official and an implosion of the city’s annual budget [see below], the Phoenix City Council… voted to redesign the planned 6-mile light-rail extension to try to maintain four vehicle lanes on Central… something a group of residents in the area has asked the council to do for about six months.” AZCentral (RELATED: “Fight over South Central light rail extension erupts at City Council.” Phoenix New Times). http://bit.ly/2yvMgrr

Phoenix City Council votes down operating funds budget. In a 4-4 split vote Wednesday, Phoenix City Council failed to adopt a 2018-2019 operating funds budget (tie vote = no). “I think this is the first time we’ve ever had a budget fail,” said Mayor Thelda Willams. The Budget will go back to council for reconsideration on June 27^th.

A hotel, a war and a family tethered to Phoenix’s history. “The San Carlos is a historic landmark and a fixture in downtown Phoenix, making its name the day it opened in 1928 as the city’s first air-conditioned, high-rise hotel.” AZCentral takes a look at the Hotel San Carlos and how its third-generation owners, the Melikian family, are “fighting to preserve the city’s historic buildings.” http://bit.ly/2yFWfdV

FROM BROWN TO ‘GREEN’? OF ‘COURSE’! – Businessman plans a permanent water fix for Club West. No more brown fairways? “Rande Leonard, a longtime Ahwatukee businessman who owns Pecos Storage at Pecos Road and 32nd Street, said he isn’t spearheading the project just because he likes his community. He‘s a businessman and will make money from the transportation of and the water he sells to the course.” AFN. http://bit.ly/2MKtKyA

Eloy’s State of the City highlights upcoming projects. “At the June 14 event, City Manager Harvey Krauss highlighted the following five strategic initiatives to keep Eloy moving forward”: Economic development, Image development, Partnerships, Organizational development, and Capital improvements. Details on each at Eloy Enterprise. http://bit.ly/2ln0ZeC 

PRAISE FOR MAYOR GEORGIA LORD – Goodyear mayor wins Civic Leader Award. “Leadership West announced Mayor Georgia Lord as the Civic Leader of the Year during its annual awards banquet…” Mayor Lord was recognized for being a “positive voice for the West Valley in her various roles.” Congratulations, Mayor Lord! West Valley View. http://bit.ly/2tf5o7S 

9 people vie for vacant Chandler City Council seat. “City Council received 36 applications for the post” left vacant by “Vice Mayor Nora Ellen, who is running for the state Legislature.” And while city council “pared that back” to just enough to field a baseball team, with plans to interview them on Monday, AZCentral has a “Meet the candidates” preview right NOW —> http://bit.ly/2ts3jVj 

Don’t miss anything… follow multiple winner of the Arizona Republic’s tweet of the week contest, and Senior Partner at Rose Law Group and Director of RLG Renewable Energy Department, Court Rich. http://bit.ly/Court_RichTwitter 

As a supplement to the Dealmaker, we thought you might enjoy these articles!

Supreme Court opens the door to online sales taxes; ‘law catching up to times,’ says Rose Law Group Cybersecurity, Privacy and Emerging Technologies Chairman, Troy Roberts. Axios: “In a 5-4 decision, the court threw out a precedent that had blocked online sales taxes… Online retailers likely will have to pay billions more in taxes each year.” Troy Roberts: “The practical results of the decision appear to be somewhat predictable, but it will be interesting to see how it truly affects businesses and consumers moving forward.” http://bit.ly/2JWam3M 

Utility executive: Sherry Pierce hired for her connections to Pinal County, not bribe. “The government has alleged that [Pierce] was given a ‘no-show job’ at [KNB Consulting] to funnel nine monthly payments of $3,500 to her husband; the payments were allegedly bribes in exchange for Gary Pierce’s Corporation Commission votes in favor of Johnson Utilities.” However, a Johnson Utilities executive testified yesterday that “Pierce’s inclusion made sense given her connections in the area.” AZ Cap Times. http://bit.ly/2yvQBLc

California limits daily personal water use to 55 gallons – kind of. “The state’s new per capita limit on indoor water use is groundbreaking, but there is no practical way to enforce it. Rather, it is intended to inspire more conservation and guide larger efforts by water utilities.” News Deeply. http://bit.ly/2thnRkh

Arizona ballot initiative proponents unfazed by ‘millionaire’s tax’ ruling.“Proponents of an Arizona ballot initiative that would raise taxes on the wealthy to fund education aren’t worried about by a recent court ruling in Massachusetts that struck down a proposed ‘millionaire’s tax.’ ” But a “KTAR legal expert” says the “Massachusetts case could be cited by opponents to the Arizona ballot measure.” http://bit.ly/2MMQk9M

Board of Education weighs punishing teachers who walked out during #RedForEd. “The Arizona State Board of Education is exploring whether it has any legal authority to punish the tens of thousands of teachers who participated in late April’s historic #RedForEd walkout, inciting tensions on social media ahead of Monday’s meeting.” AZCentral. http://bit.ly/2ln6n1k

Constant complaining can damage your brain. Having come across some info about how “exposure to nonstop negativity actually impairs brain function,” RLGRSenior Reporter/Writer Phil Riske has a few helpful tips for any reader who may feel in danger of breaking the ol’ noodle from an overdose of grumpy bombs. http://bit.ly/2K9AK9H