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September 18, 2015

DISTRICT 1 NEWS & EVENTS:

DISTRICT 1 COMMUNITY BREAKFAST

This month’s breakfast was at the Radisson Hotel Phoenix north and our guest was Sheriff Joe Arpaio. You probably know him as “America’s Toughest Sheriff,” a name given to him years ago by the media. It’s a name he has certainly earned as head of the nation’s third largest Sheriff’s Office, with more than 3,500 sworn and civilian employees, serving a county of over 4 million people. With over 55 years’ experience in law enforcement, Arpaio knows what the public wants, “The public is my boss,” he says, “so I serve the public.” He has served them well by establishing several unique programs. His leadership and the excellent work of his staff have catapulted the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office into the ranks of elite law enforcement agencies.

DEEM HILLS DOG PARK OPENING

After months of planning and public meetings, along with finding the needed funds, Deem Hills Dog Park

opened on September 11th! A ribbon cutting took place to officially open the park on Friday, September 11th

at 6:30 p.m. at 51st Avenue & Deem Hills Parkway (north of Happy Valley Road). The dog park at Deem

Hills features separate approximately 1-acre fenced areas for small and large dogs, drinking fountains with dog

bowls attached, shade trees, area lighting, terraced turf and natural areas, benches, waste and recycling

receptacles and of course dog waste bag dispensers.

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PIONEER LIVING HISTORY MUSEUM HARVESTFEST 2015

HarvestFest is a month long, family friendly experience that seeks to provide quality entertainment to people of all ages! Festivities will take place every Saturday and Sunday in October from 9am – 5 pm. A pumpkin patch, pony rides, gold panning, food and live music is only a hint of what you can expect at HarvestFest 2015! Check out the calendar for a comprehensive list of activities and events. We can’t wait to see you at Pioneer HarvestFest 2015!

For additional information and to see the calendar of events, please visit: https://pioneerharvestfest.org/

KTIZO UCC FARMER’S MARKET Ktizo Farmers' Market opens Sunday October 11th, 9:00 am to 1:00 pm. The farmer’s market features local, organically grown fruits and vegetables, plant 'starts', and other local vendors. They have been approved for SNAP payments (although they have not received the equipment to begin processing payments yet). The farmer’s market is located at 8724 N 35th Avenue. Parking is located on the lot behind Imagine School, which is across the street to the north of the church.

ASPHALT SHINGLE RECYCLING PLANT INFORMATION Earlier this year, it was brought to the attention of our office and subsequently other departments in the City, that there is a large asphalt shingle recycling plant that appeared to be unoccupied near the Deer Valley Airport. The sort of materials and their quantity were of great concern and the City began to work on the complaints immediately. Inspections from the Neighborhood Services Department found a large operation, which did not appear in operation. Through their investigation, it was found that the owners are out-of-state and NSD was able to make contact with them after considerable effort. According to the owners, the facility is operable and repurposes asphalt shingles for other uses, but inspectors say those repurposed materials are not suitable for the City, state, or other governmental projects. There is discussion that the company may be able to supply these materials to the Ak-Chin Indian Tribe, but no agreement is in place yet.

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Currently, there are four jurisdictions converging on the facility to ensure environmental and zoning compliance; the City of Phoenix Fire Department and Neighborhood Services, Arizona Department of Environmental Quality, and Maricopa County Environmental Services. As this is a very large facility, this will likely take time to resolve one way or another, but it is a high priority and is being addressed from many angles.

GLENDALE UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT BOND STATEMENT On November 3, voters within the Glendale Union High School District will be asked to approve the sale of $70 million in bonds which if approved will be used to renovate and maintain schools, improve energy efficiencies, and to purchase school furniture, equipment, technology and buses. Historically, the district received capital funding and facility funding based on formulas. The state has not adhered to their funding formulas. Since 2009, the district has been cut $33.3 million in capital funding. In addition, the facility funding for the district intended for major renovations and preventive maintenance of buildings was underfunded by $48.7 million and was completely eliminated in 2013. If approved, the bonds will be issued in phases as funds are needed for capital expenditures. The estimated additional annual cost to taxpayers with a home assessed at $100,000 would be approximately $29. (See the voter pamphlet for further details.) Each of the high schools in the district would benefit from the bonds. Proposed capital improvements include critical repairs to old roofs, air conditioning systems, flooring and cafeteria infrastructure. Additionally, technology, furniture and equipment to support schools and buses for reliable transportation are part of the proposal. For more information about the election or to find out more about the GUHSD Bond Program, contact Kim Mesquita at 623-435-6001.

CITY NEWS & EVENTS

UPCOMING PUBLIC CITY MEETINGS

• Parks, Arts, Transparency and Education Subcommittee Meeting – Tuesday, September 22nd, 2015 at 9:30 a.m. in Assembly Rooms A, B and C, Phoenix City Hall, 200 West Washington Street.

• City Council Policy Session – Tuesday, September 22nd, 2015 at 2:30 p.m. in City Council Chambers, 200 West Jefferson Street.

• Zoning Adjustment Hearing – Thursday, September 24th, 2015 at 9:00 a.m. in Assembly Room C, Phoenix City Hall, 200 West Washington Street.

For more information on these and all other public City meetings visit: https://www.phoenix.gov/cityclerk/publicmeetings/notices. City Council meetings are live on Cox Cable Channel 11 and streamed live on phoenix.gov and facebook.com/cityofphoenix. Past City Council meetings are posted to YouTube at http://www.youtube.com/cityofphoenixaz.

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GETTING ARIZONA INVOLVED IN NEIGHBORHOODS

What is G.A.I.N.? G.A.I.N. stands for Getting Arizona Involved in Neighborhoods. G.A.I.N. is Arizona’s answer to National Night Out (NNO), which is held in August. Because of the soaring temperatures in August, communities statewide decided to observe NNO on the 3rd Saturday in October and call it G.A.I.N. October is also Crime Prevention month! G.A.I.N. is a day of celebration for

the successes of crime prevention through community involvement.

THE G.A.I.N. KICK-OFF EVENT WILL BE HELD AT METROCENTER ON SATURDAY, OCTOBER 3, 2015 from 10am - 1pm (inside Metro Center)

G.A.I.N. CELEBRATION DAY IS SATURDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2015

Get your G.A.I.N. Event Application in by 9/30/15 to get a Crime Prevention Tote Bag full of great items at the Kick-Off Event!

https://www.phoenix.gov/police/neighborhood-resources/gain

PLAN AND PAY FOR COLLEGE WITH HELP FROM COLLEGE DEPOT

College Depot, located on the second floor of Burton Barr Central Library at 1221 N. Central Ave., will host six free workshops this fall 2015 semester to help students plan and pay for college.

Café con Becas (2 Spanish sessions) 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 14 This informal Spanish question-and-answer session provides information on scholarships and all other aspects of the college planning process. Learn about Scholarships from Scholars 2 – 3:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 19 Discover where to search and how to apply for scholarships featuring a student panel and hands-on help hosted by ASU Doran Scholars. College Applications and Essay Writing 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 8 Learn to successfully complete a college application and review tips on writing strong essays followed by hands-on assistance. Scholarship Essentials + Hands-on Assistance 2 – 3:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 17 Discover where to search and how to apply for scholarships followed by hands-on assistance.

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Financial Aid Essentials 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 4 Discover how to pay for college with financial aid options including FAFSA, scholarships, work-study and more.

Space is limited. For more information, call 602-261-8847 or visit

http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/collegedepot/Pages/default.aspx to register online. College Depot is a full-service college planning center open to anyone seeking assistance with planning for

college. The college planning advisors and assistants offer one-on-one appointments and workshops regarding admissions, financial aid, and scholarships. For a complete list of workshops and events, visit

http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/collegedepot/Pages/default.aspx. Like us at and follow us at twitter.com/CollegeDepot.

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CITY NEWS

PHOENIX ANNOUNCES JAMES BENNETT AS NEW AVIATION DIRECTOR

The city of Phoenix has chosen James Bennett from a national search as the new aviation director. The city's airports include Sky Harbor International Airport, one of the ten busiest commercial airports in the country, Phoenix Deer Valley, Phoenix Goodyear and membership in the Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport Authority. Bennett brings decades of international aviation expertise and a strategic understanding of Phoenix after previously working for the city. In a career spanning nearly 35 years, Bennett has served as president and chief executive officer of the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority, operating Ronald Reagan Washington National, Washington Dulles International Airports as well as working in private industry as chief executive officer for the Abu Dhabi Airports Company overseeing five airports within the Emirate of Abu Dhabi and president of his own consulting firm providing consultation for both foreign and domestic transportation companies.

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From 1988 to 1996 Bennett was Phoenix's assistant aviation director assisting with successful community discussions leading to a third runway at Sky Harbor, overseeing the construction and development of Sky Harbor's Terminal 4 and supervising the airport's finance, engineering, planning and maintenance operations among other duties. "I am delighted to have been selected for the position of aviation director for the city of Phoenix," said Bennett. "I look forward to returning to the Valley and joining a dynamic team at the city and the aviation department as we address the many challenges and opportunities facing the aviation industry in the Phoenix area."

DVT NORTH RAMP RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT The DVT North Ramp Reconstruction Project has been initiated to replace asphalt pavement within the north ramp area. Construction is tentatively scheduled to begin in November 2015 and will be performed in multiple phases to mitigate impacts. Due to the level of construction activity, access to and from your hangars will be closed for a period of time during certain phases of construction. Should you wish to fly your aircraft during the timeframe that your hangar is affected, you will need to relocate your aircraft prior to construction. Covered tie-downs will be provided to you at no additional cost for the period of time your hangar is unusable.

• $12M- Funded entirely by FAA grant money

• All asphalt on north side will be completely removed and replaced

• Project will be complete in phases

• Hangars will be inaccessible for a period of time during construction Accommodations Made for Tenants

• Hangar rent will be waived for the period of time hangars are inaccessible

• Covered tie-downs will be provided at no cost

• Storage units will be provided at no cost for equipment, tools, aircraft tugs, etc.

• Hangars may be available at FBO’s, Goodyear Airport, Glendale Airport, & DVT

For additional information, please contact Ed Faron at (602) 273-2122 or ed.faron@phoenix.gov

UNMANNED AIRCRAFT REGULATION UNMANNED aircraft, otherwise known as drones, are becoming common. Many are familiar with America’s use of armed drones by the federal government, but drones are increasingly being used by other parts of the government, as well as by companies and individuals. Drones can be far cheaper to operate than anything that requires an on-board pilot, and they are useful for making maps and taking pictures and videos. Commercial drones are now regularly used for real-estate photography among many other applications and private actors are operating drones in greater numbers. This surveillance, specifically by private actors raises concerns over personal privacy and a person’s reasonable expectation for privacy and public safety. The proliferation of drones which include both small fixed-wing aircraft and small rotorcraft with multiple propellers raises public-policy questions. At issue is the way some drones can loiter overhead for long stretches, engaging in what is called “persistent surveillance”. As drones and other airborne surveillance

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platforms, such as circling manned aircraft and lighter-than-air craft become cheaper and more effective, persistent aerial surveillance could become the norm, and no privacy or transparency measures currently exist in the law. Identifying how to protect privacy and public safety without pre-empting innovation is important in the discussion and policy. This proposed ordinance authorizes staff to study and identify any potential threats to privacy protections and public safety posed by the integration of unmanned aircraft (drone) systems into the Phoenix airspace system, including any potential violations of privacy principles and to further establish certain procedures to allow for civil operation in the Phoenix airspace system of small drone systems for specific uses that is done in compliance with privacy principles. This study should also apply the same privacy principles requirement to any drone system to be operated by a law enforcement agency or a law enforcement agency contractor or subcontractor. Procedures would then make it unlawful to operate a drone system in a manner that is not in accordance with the terms of the authorized data collection or recreation activity or in a manner violating any portion of the final rule for the procedures for civil operation of small drone systems required.

FROM PHOENIX CENTER FOR THE ARTS – SUMMER 2015 UPDATE: JOBS “As usual, we continued to grow. Thankfully, to manage the growth in classes and attendance, one of the things we’ve been able to do is create jobs. As mentioned in the previous update, we recently hired a full time staff to help manage our four camps for children: spring, summer, fall, and now winter. And we also saw the result of that hire by having the most successful summer camp ever! We ran four 2-week camps. Each camp had between 60 and 70 children each. They studied: ceramics, painting & drawing, photographs, music, dance and theater. In addition, we created and ran six new week-long workshops called Teen Intensives. These new classes are designed to engage these emerging-adults with projects that encourage critical thinking and examining how the arts intersect with the rest of the world. Again – we hired new instructors to teach these new classes. Also, a huge thank you to several organizations that helped us raise some much-needed funds to repaint some of the fading paint on the exterior of the building. The Breadfruit and Rum Bar, Roosevelt Row CDC, Ken Clark, and Cox Communications all sponsored the new event: Spirit of the Arts. These kinds of collaborations are the way of the future, and thankfully, something else we do well. Lastly, I want to continually thank the City of Phoenix Parks and Recreation Department. It’s because of our relationship with them that we’re able to operate this building and create the jobs that we have over the past four years.” Additionally, the Phoenix Center for the Arts is looking for part-time visual artists to teach in North Phoenix. For additional information, please contact:

Joseph Benesh 602.931.7799 cell 602.254.3100 x302 office j.benesh@phoenixcenterforthearts.org

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NORTHWEST EXTENSION PHASE I UPDATE The Northwest Extension lengthens light rail 3.2 miles on 19th Avenue from Montebello to Dunlap Avenues with stations located at Glendale, Northern, and Dunlap Avenues. A park-and-ride facility with approximately 500 spaces is being built at the southwest corner of 19th and Dunlap Avenues. Construction of the extension began in January 2013; the extension is expected to begin operation in early 2016. The contractor has completed the relocation of all underground utilities and the roadway is in its final configuration. Commuters are now able to travel on the newly paved roadway. In addition to this work, new sidewalks, curbs, gutter and driveways were installed along the entire alignment. Recently, the contractor completed all three Traction Power Substations (TPSS) on the alignment at Lawrence Road, Las Palmaritas Drive and Townley Avenue. The TPSS are located about one-mile apart and supply the power to the rail system. The contractor has also begun to place the overhead catenary wires and poles throughout the alignment. The station construction continues at Dunlap, Northern and Glendale Avenues. Crews are installing the components of each station, including the steel columns, canopies and chairs. The park-and-ride at Dunlap and 19th Avenue is also under construction. A community art plaza has been constructed in the northeast corner of the park-and-ride. Construction of this parking facility is scheduled to be completed this fall. Upcoming construction activities include irrigation and landscaping along the sidewalks, traffic signal installation, and art elements. The testing and integration of the system and communication is scheduled to begin in January 2016.

UPDATE TO PROPOSED PICKLEBALL ORDINANCE The City of Phoenix is looking at creating Pickleball courts on current Tennis courts. Pickleball is similar to Tennis, but requires smaller court sizes. It has become an increasingly popular sport, but there are limited spaces currently in place. The suggestion is that Pickleball boundary lines could be marked inside the lines used for Tennis courts. In House Law advice is that the item be taken to Parks and Recreation Board citing one of the Board's duties under the charter: “2. To establish operating policies for recreational facilities and services within and without the City as the developing public recreation needs may require." Therefore it was suggested that the item be taken it to the Parks Board to adopt a policy that Pickleball is so similar to tennis that, for purposes of the ordinance, it is tennis and is consistent with the proper use of a tennis court. It will be important to allow Tennis Players who use the courts to also weigh in on the subject so that comprehensive public involvement is considered. That being the case it will take several meetings to vet the information and make an informed Board Policy. We anticipate we can have a fully vetted solution by the end of the year.

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MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING TO ACCEPT A DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE PROCESSING VAN FROM THE ARIZONA GOVERNOR’S OFFICE OF HIGHWAY SAFETY The Governor’s Office of Highway Safety (GOHS), using Federal funds, designed, developed, and purchased a mobile DUI processing van for the Police Department. The van will be used solely for the purpose of enhancing DUI enforcement activities, such as multi-agency DUI task forces, stationary DUI checkpoints, DUI saturation patrols, and other approved DUI related events. This van was specifically designed to enable the Police Department to process DUI alcohol cases more effectively and efficiently. The DUI van will be added to the Police Department’s fleet. Operating, maintenance, and initial equipment costs (e.g. mobile data computer, police radio, etc.) will be funded through the Department’s operating budget. The van will not be added to the long-term vehicle replacement plan for the Police Department. Cost to the City is initial equipment costs and operating/maintenance costs.

DEMONSTRATION PROJECT GRANT APPLICATION FOR HISTORIC FIRST

BAPTIST CHURCH LOCATED AT 302 WEST MONROE STREET Constructed in 1929, First Baptist Church was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1982 and Phoenix Historic Property Register in 1995. The building is significant for its architectural style—Italian Gothic with Moderne influences—and for its progressive design, with an auditorium for religious events instead of a sanctuary, a stage with a proscenium arch and curtains replacing the altar, and individual seats rather than pews. The stuccoed brick building consists of two parts: the main four-story 1929 building and a two-story 1949 addition to the west. The most notable features of the building are a 105'-tall corner bell tower and a large cast stone pointed arch and rose window centered on the south façade. Although the building was originally of substantial construction with high quality materials, finishes, and detailing, it suffered serious damage in 1984. A fire destroyed a number of significant interior features and quickly moved to the attic, resulting in the building’s Spanish tile roof collapsing into the auditorium. The roof structure over the west wing remained intact, while the bell tower's hipped roof was damaged such that it was eventually determined hazardous and its tiles had to be removed. Over the past three decades, exposure to the elements has caused further deterioration. To address the safety issues resulting from a damaged and compromised structural support system, several sets of bracing have been installed to support the exterior walls. In 1999, an Arizona Heritage Fund grant provided monies to partially rehabilitate the exterior of the building, including door and window repair and replacement. At present, the property owner, Abbey Historic Restoration Limited Partnership, is seeking a grant to complete Phase I of the rehabilitation of the church. The planned rehabilitation is occurring in three phases as part of a certified rehabilitation under the federal historic preservation tax credit program. Phase 1, "Structural Stabilization," includes the installation of micro piles and grade beams, the construction of new floors on levels 2 through 4 composed of composite concrete and steel decking, and roof repair and replacement. During Phase 2, "Functional Improvements and Core Upgrades," the building's plumbing, electrical and mechanical systems will be re-established. As part of this work, restrooms will be constructed, elevators installed, and additional staircases will be built to address egress and ADA requirements. The remaining interior walls will be repaired, as will the historic windows and doors needing repair.

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Once functional, the building will be marketed to find tenants for the spaces. Phase 3 will consist of improvements made to finish the leased spaces and customize them to individual needs. The first phase of the project began in November 2014 and is expected to be completed in June 2016.

AFFORDABLE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT COMMUNITY PRIORITIES AND CALL FOR INTEREST PROCESS On December 10, 2013, City Council approved the Affordable Housing Loan Program’s Underwriting Guidelines, including its Community Priorities (Priorities) that allow the City to proactively communicate housing needs to developers of affordable and/or special needs housing. The Priorities are designed to be narrow, targeting supportive housing projects to serve the most vulnerable, frail, and homeless populations, and assist low-income families in home-buying. The Housing Department recommends continuing these Priorities with the addition of a priority for projects submitted by non-profit Community Development Housing Organizations (CHDO). CHDOs are instrumental in providing affordable housing projects for the communities they serve. Additionally, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) requires at least 15 percent of the annual HOME allocation to be awarded to eligible CHDOs. The proposed Priorities are:

• Acquisition, rehabilitation, and/or new construction of properties that focus on homeless or special needs populations and provide appropriate services to assist and sustain these populations.

• Acquisition, rehabilitation, and/or new construction of properties where the developer qualifies as a CHDO as defined by the HOME Program.

• Rehabilitation of existing affordable properties, owned by non-profit developers and currently or previously funded by the City of Phoenix.

• Down payment, closing cost assistance for low- and moderate-income families at 80 percent of median income ($51,200 for a family of four).

The total allocation available for the 2015-2016 Call for Interest is approximately $4 million in HOME funding, of which $1.2 million must be awarded to CHDOs, and $2.5 million in CDBG funding. This level of funding will allow for approximately four to five affordable housing project awards. The proposed Call for Interest will be available through the City’s website in early November 2015. A selection committee will be convened to review and prioritize proposed projects based on the established Priorities and criteria. The committee will be made up of representatives from City departments and community partners with housing development expertise who are not competing for the funding.

UNIFIED CITY SERVICES/MUNICIPAL ID CARDS At the request of Chairwoman Laura Pastor, City staff has begun to research the possibility of creating a Unified City Services Card. Additionally, City staff has met with the OnePHX Coalition, which also is working to create a Municipal ID card for residents to use for identification purposes and which could be part of a unified services card system for access to City services such as libraries, parks, senior centers, and transit, as well as discounts at arts and cultural facilities.

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Many cities in the United States have Unified City Services and/or Municipal ID cards. Some of the cities manage the implementation of the card program, while other cities have outsourced the program. Examples of a few of the cities are: New Haven, Connecticut, San Francisco, California, Oakland, California, Los Angeles, California, and New York, New York. In order to move forward on a Unified City Services/Municipal ID card concept, staff seeks direction from the Parks, Arts, Transparency and Education Subcommittee and recommendation for City Council approval for staff to identify technology requirements, such as the various software platforms used throughout the City, and security and compatibility requirements, and develop proposed implementation policies and standards, such as who will be eligible for the card, what the card can be used for, how the information will be stored, shared and protected, and other factors. This item is up for discussion at the Parks, Arts, Transparency and Education Subcommittee Meeting on September 22nd, 2015. We will provide additional information as it is available.

CITY MANAGER’S REPORT

LEGISLATIVE State Government Relations staff attended Gila River Indian Community’s Tribal Council Meeting. The agenda included approval of $50,000 to the City from the Community’s gaming revenues. The monies will support several programs in the Neighborhood Services Department, including their “Good Neighbor Program” and “Tomorrows Involved Leaders Today Youth Leadership Program.” Government Relations staff attends these meetings to maintain a presence and to monitor any discussions that may include the City. Wednesday, Sept. 9 marked the 30 year anniversary of the implementation of 9-1-1 service in Maricopa County. Before the service residents of each city had to dial separate seven-digit numbers for police and fire/medical assistance. In 1978, MAG 9-1-1 Technical Advisory Committee was formed and the Committee approached the Arizona Corporation Commission regarding initial funding. However, it wasn’t until 1981 that the money for equipment became available, when the Commission was able to secure $4.8 million in funds from an earlier Mountain Bell refund case. In May 1983, Governor Bruce Babbitt signed Senate Bill 1358 which formed the Emergency Telecommunications Service Revolving Fund (9-1-1 Fund), and on Sept. 9, 1985, the official rollover to the 9-1-1 system took place. In 1985, the Maricopa region had 1.8 million people with 1.1 million telephone access lines. Within a year of going live with 9-1-1, 40% of telephone calls answered at the Phoenix Police Department came in on the 9-1-1 system. Today, the region has more than 4 million people and 4.25 million access lines.

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & EDUCATION The Aviation Department is updating signage, brochures, and on-line information for the US Airways final transition to American Airlines on Oct. 17. This includes bus signs, bus stop signs, directories, airport guides, fitness trail brochures and markers, website, and maps.

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CEDD staff and the Arizona Commerce Authority met with Modern Flames/AZ Fireplaces on Sept. 2. A leader in contemporary electronic fireplace design and technology, Modern Flames is weeks away from breaking ground on a significant expansion project, located at 3435 E. Atlanta Ave. The Phoenix Business Journal ran an article on Sept. 1 about the rise of the Midtown area redevelopment and featured the move of Ohio software firm Facility Source into that area as an indicator of future growth in the area. The article is available online at: http://www.bizjournals.com/phoenix/news/2015/09/01/ohio-tech-company-move-shows-potential-in-midtown.html. The Phoenix Business and Workforce Development Board held a strategic planning event at the Phoenix Business and Workforce Development Center. The event was well attended with more than 50 people participating, including board members, City of Phoenix staff, Maricopa County staff, Maricopa workforce board members, representatives from Education, Vocational Rehabilitation, Arizona Department of Economic Security Employment Services and Dr. Sheila Murphy. Community partners representing Goodwill, Friendly House, Arizona Call-A-Teen Youth Resources, and YMCA also participated. Regional planning as recommended in the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act was the main focus of the day. Participants identified regional priorities for the workforce system. Identifying common goals or metrics across the core programs and community partners was a common theme of discussions. The importance of communication and collaboration was emphasized, as well as shared training across the workforce system partners.

NEIGHBORHOODS AND LIVABILITY Saturday, Sept. 12 will mark Harmon Library’s 65th Anniversary. A ceremony and family and child activities are scheduled throughout the day with the festivities kicking off at 11 a.m. The Neighborhood Services Department’s Volunteer Assistance Program held four clean-ups this past week. JustServe volunteers assisted an elderly resident near 37th Street and Cholla Lane in removing large amounts of trash from the front and rear yards. Public Works donated a trash bin and tool trailer for this project. Several First Christian Church volunteers assisted with two separate projects: one near 32nd Street and Larkspur Drive and the other near 12th Avenue and Dunlap Road. Hensel Phelps Construction and AAA Landscape donated and spread 20 tons of gravel in the rear yard of a disabled veteran and assisted another disabled resident in removing all overgrown weeds and trash from the rear yard. Volunteers from Christ Church Lutheran assisted a disabled resident near 16th Street and Southern Avenue to clean the rear yard of the property and remove all overgrown weeds and trash. Keep Phoenix Beautiful donated a trash bin for this project.

SOCIAL SERVICES DELIVERY The Housing Department's public housing occupancy rate is 95.21% this week. There are 25 vacancies in Conventional housing (95.93%), 47 in Scattered Sites (87.70%) and five in Senior Housing (99.18%). John F. Long Family Services Center staff provided information to approximately 37 participants accessing medical services from Mission of Mercy. General information was provided for the Human Services Department, housing, dental services, food stamps, and general information about other resources in the

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Maryvale Community. The medical van provides medical treatment services to the residents of the Maryvale community twice a month at The Church of Nazarene, located at 3201 N. 51st Ave. The Arizona Science Center treated more than 80 Phoenix preschoolers and their families to a fun and educational experience at the Arizona Science Center as part of the Great Start Initiative. The Great Start Initiative is a collaborative effort with the Human Services Department Head Start Program and the Greater Phoenix Urban League. Great Start gives more than 1,800 children in Title I school districts and their families free admission to several educational and cultural centers the summer before they begin kindergarten. Through the initiative, children and parents start the school year with new experiences and a stronger education foundation for success in the classroom.

PUBLIC SAFETY Aviation reported that Honeywell had an oily wastewater release of approximately 1,500 gallons from a tank. As required, Honeywell notified both the National Response Center and ADEQ. Best management practices were implemented at the outfall and the channel to detain any of the oily substance and minimize further impact. OEP is working with Aviation and Honeywell to ensure an appropriate remediation is completed and to identify preventative measures related to further activities. OEP coordinated a meeting with the Water Department, Maricopa County, and Arizona Department of Environmental Quality regarding the proposed remedy the County has selected for the Cave Creek Landfill. This closed landfill has caused groundwater contamination. The County agreed to add contingency measures to ensure protection of all irrigation and drinking water wells down gradient from the contaminant plume. The contingency would include having all water suppliers be part of the decision making. There was further discussion regarding options to utilize existing wells, currently located in the Sonoran Preserve, to inject compounds that will expedite clean-up of the contamination, and proper placement of an additional monitoring well.

INFRASTRUCTURE Construction for Phase II of the Roosevelt Street Improvement Project (Roosevelt Street, 4th to 7th streets) is scheduled to start Sept. 14. This project will extend the pedestrian and bicycle friendly improvements on Roosevelt Street, further east to 7th Street. Area businesses and stakeholders have been notified and will continue to be informed as construction progresses. This project is scheduled to take approximately nine months. Street Transportation Department staff activated a new wireless rapid flashing beacon and crosswalk on Fillmore and 6th Streets to help facilitate pedestrian crossings for the University of Arizona Cancer Center and new parking garage in this area. Additional improvements are underway to add new dual left turn lanes for eastbound Fillmore to northbound 7th Street and other signal modifications to improve traffic operations and safety at this location. Although the recent heavy rainstorms caused flooding, uprooted trees, and power outages, Public Transit bus operations implemented only minor detours on Routes 3, 17, and 29. Minor weather related traffic delays were also reported intermittently throughout the day. Overall, Public Transit experienced minimal impacts to fixed route service and little to no damage at transit facilities as a result of the storm.

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The Police Department is in the process of testing a new 100% electric motorcycle made by Zero Motorcycles Inc. At this time Police is reviewing if the motorcycles will be a good fit at Sky Harbor because of the short, but frequent trips taken. Four loads of compost were delivered to the new dog park under construction at Cesar Chavez Park as a part of the Reimagine Phoenix Pilot Turf Study Partnership with the Parks and Recreation Department. The compost is being incorporated into the soil of one of the two dog run areas and is the first phase of the pilot turf study with the Parks Department. Five additional parks are identified as a part of the study and will receive compost material over the next several months. The pilot program is scheduled to last two years.

PHOENIX TEAM The Housing Department welcomed 16 interns from the ASU School of Social Work. These interns work closely with City staff mentors to serve our residents while earning credits toward their degrees. They will each complete 480 hours of services including case management, assessment, referral, and other supportive services such as education and wellness events. This year, three Chinese students will provide basic case management services to the Chinese residents of the Central City South Community, including residents of Henson Village Senior Living and Memorial Towers. Experience Matters and the City were awarded a grant from the State for AmeriCorps Volunteers. College Depot will host two part-time AmeriCorps positions for the next three years. AmeriCorps members assigned to College Depot & ReEngage Phoenix will assist prospective college students in preparing for a postsecondary education and connecting people who did not complete high school to options for earning a GED or high school diploma. On the evening of Aug. 31, Public Works staff responded to loss of power at Phoenix City Hall. Staff discovered the B Phase to the main utility incoming line lost power and notified APS. APS reset the switch in the utility vault and power was restored; however, staff began to check electrical systems and found many electrical issues. The surge burnt the 5th floor Variable Frequency Drive for the air-handler, seven water pumps for the chiller and domestic water, two control relays, and all elevators. Staff made temporary repairs to bring up the chiller system, domestic water systems, and the elevators were restored the following morning.

WHAT WE DO MATTERS At 9 a.m. on Sept. 10, Fire Department retiree, Rick Salyers, will be inducted into the Arizona State Fire School Hall of Fame for his work in homeland defense. The event is being held at the Phoenix Marriott Mesa Hotel, 200 N. Centennial Way in Mesa. There have only been eight members from the Phoenix Fire Department who have been so honored since the inception of the program in 1998. A 35-year old female with a family of four came to Arizona Women’s Education and Employment (AWEE) with an accounting degree from India. She was finding it difficult to find fulltime permanent work because her degree was from another country and she had taken five years off to raise her children. AWEE enrolled her in the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) program and the “Self-Assessment, Other Assessment, Active Research and Rewrite the Plan” sessions where she worked on her resume and addressed the five year work history gap. She also learned to target her resume to specific jobs she was interested in and conducted mock interviews. She was recently offered a position with Vanguard as a Financial Retirement Planning Associate, earning $16.00 an hour with a start date of Sept. 21.

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METROCENTER WALK ‘N TALK EVENTS Purpose Statement: To create a fun and healthy framework to encourage exercise in a safe, convenient and

climate controlled environment. To provide educational opportunities and information that promotes healthy lifestyles. FREE Presentations will be provided monthly in the Metrocenter Community Room on the 1st Thursday of each month at 10:00 A.M. to 11:00 A.M. (Located at the end of the hallway leading to the restrooms by the Food Court). Please note: Presentations are for the purpose of providing FREE

information. Presentations ARE NOT for the purpose of sales pitches.

Oct. 1, 2015 National Crime Prevention Month, presentation by Chief Yahner, City of Phoenix Police Department

Nov. 5, 2015 “Integrative Medicine for Cancer” combating side effects of

cancer treatment, presented by Dr. Eddie Wai, DO

Walker’s etiquette First, check with your doctor to make sure you are healthy enough to walk regularly.

• As of January 1, 2015 the Metrocenter Mall opens at 10:00 A.M.

• Stay clear of any work that may be in process in the mall or mall parking lot.

• Watch out for your fellow walkers.

• Please patronize the mall merchants! Enjoy the cuisine at the Food Court!

• Call 911 immediately if there is a medical emergency, and then contact mall security.

• For any other issues please contact Metrocenter Security at 602-944-0970.

• Finally… have fun! Note: If you walk entirely around the upper level of Metrocenter Mall (including mall entrance corridors) you will have walked 2/3 of a mile!

Healthy Lifestyles for a Healthy Life!

We are always seeking presentations to serve your needs. Please send your requests and ideas to MetrocenterWalkNTalk@gmail.com.

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CONTACT DISTRICT 1

Councilwoman Thelda Williams

City of Phoenix 200 West Washington Street

11th Floor Phoenix, Arizona 85003-1611

(602) 262-7444 council.district.1@phoenix.gov

GREAT ANIMAL CHARITIES TO DONATE TO: ANIMAL CRUELTY TASK FORCE: Need cases of water, 5 lb. bags of dog/cat food, bowls, towels, collars and leashes. Bring items to our DVPNBWO / BMCA Meetings on the 2nd Wednesday of each month at the DVCC or drop them off anytime at the Black Mountain Precinct at 33355 North Cave Creek Road, Phoenix AZ, 85331. ARIZONA PAWS & CLAWS www.azpawsandclaws.com FETCH FOUNDATION: please go to the following site: www.fetchfoundation.com/Newsflash/the-fido-bag-program M.A.I.N. What We Do - M.A.I.N. - Medical Animals In Need, Dog Rescue in Phoenix Arizona Kelly Ferreira 480-245-9203 President / Medical Animals In Need www.medicalanimalsinneed.com Together we save lives! MINI MIGHTY MUTTS For more information, contact Angie Crouse at 480-304-5654 or info@minimightymutts.com Also check out our website at www.minimightymutts.com Mini Mighty Mutts is a 501(c) 3 organization. We rescue the underdog!