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December 23rd, 2016

CITY EVENTS

UPCOMING PUBLIC CITY MEETINGS

• Zoning Adjustment Hearing – Thursday, December 29th, 2016 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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CITY NEWS

HOLIDAY GIFT-WRAPPING RETURNS TO PHX AND MORE HELPFUL

TRAVEL TIPS Tis the season for holiday travel, and with the busy holiday season approaching, Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport has a few tips for you as you prepare to travel. Sky Harbor will be busier than usual December 22 through January 3. Are you planning to travel with gifts? Did you know the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) recommends that travelers do not wrap their gifts if they are bringing them through security? Travelers need not worry though, as for the eighth year, America’s Friendliest Airport® will be offering free gift-wrapping for travelers in Terminal 4. From 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. December 22-23 and from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. on December 24, gift-wrapping will be available in Terminal 4 in three post-security locations: just past the A Checkpoint, B Checkpoint and C Checkpoint. And, if you have forgotten to pick-up a gift or need something else, check out one of our many retail shops - they have the perfect gifts for even the most difficult to shop for - and then have them wrapped.

Additional holiday travel tips:

• Check flight status with your airline before coming to the Airport, and make sure to give

yourself extra time. Arrive at the Airport at least two hours before your flight departs.

• If you are planning to park at the airport, know your options. Visit

www.skyharbor.com/FindASpot to search for parking based on convenience or affordability.

This unique features provides real-time parking information. Travelers can also call our 24-

hour parking hotline at 602-273-4545. Phoenix Sky Harbor offers a variety of economy

options as well as discounted convenience terminal garage parking through our Prepaid

Discount Parking program (www.skyharbor.com/prepaidparking) New this year for Terminal

4 are two valet parking options. Find out more at www.skyharbor.com/valet

• Look through your purse or carry-on bag before coming to the Airport. Visit www.tsa.gov

for detailed information about what can be placed in your carry-on.

• Locals Know Where To Go. Use the 44th Street and Washington PHX Sky Train® Station

for pick-up and drop-off to avoid roadway traffic and terminal curb congestion. Travelers can

hop aboard the free PHX Sky Train® and be to the terminals in a matter of minutes.

• Traveling Delta, Frontier, Hawaiian or JetBlue out of Terminal 3? We’ve recently opened a

larger, consolidated security checkpoint to get you to your gate faster. Familiarize yourself with

our updated terminal by visiting https://skyharbor.com/TerminalModernization/getting-to-

know-your-new-terminal-3

• More travel tips are available at www.skyharbor.com

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ARIZONA ANGEL INITIATIVE PILOT PROGRAM The Arizona Angel Initiative is a pilot program that allows the Police Department to bridge the gap between law enforcement and opioid drug users seeking recovery. The program allows citizens to walk into the Police Department's Maryvale Estrella Mountain Precinct, request treatment for addiction and turn in their drugs and paraphernalia without the fear of arrest. It also establishes a relationship with the Police Assisted Addiction and Recovery Initiative (P.A.A.R.I.), which is a national initiative with more than 150 police departments participating in 27 states. The Arizona Angel Initiative embraces multiple recommendations from the President's Task Force on 21 Century Policing. Purpose of the Arizona Angel Initiative The Arizona Angel Initiative is intended to reduce drug-related overdoses as well as drug-motivated crimes and to lessen the overall demand for illegal drugs in our community. Cities around the country, to include Phoenix, are being negatively impacted by the opioid drug epidemic, which has led to an increased number of overdoses and drug-related crimes. Frequently, individuals addicted to opioid or other drugs participate in criminal acts to support their habit. Other jurisdictions participating in the program have seen reductions in these areas. The initiative also helps families stay together by reducing the removal of children from homes with drug usage. The Maryvale Estrella Mountain Precinct was identified as having the highest rate of child removal by the Department of Child Services in the state. The most common nexus for this removal was drug usage within the family. Research has shown that when children are placed into a government system of protection, their likelihood of being involved in crime and incarceration increases dramatically. The initiative also shifts perspectives and reduces the stigma of addiction while increasing community trust and legitimacy. Law enforcement is able to treat addiction as a disease and not a crime. It alleviates officers from the expensive process of repeatedly arresting the same individuals for addiction and allows addicts to be viewed as individuals who could be productive members of society with treatment. The initiative also promotes public and private collaboration. Current partners in the Arizona Angel Initiative include the Phoenix Police Department, the Arizona Department of Child Safety, the Maricopa County Attorney's Office, the Governor's Office of Youth, Faith, and Family, the faith-based community and treatment providers. How the Program Works Individuals struggling with addiction can go to the Maryvale Precinct located at 6180 W. Encanto Boulevard, with valid identification, Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and ask for participation in the program. Individuals are checked for outstanding warrants, probation and parole status and a history of crimes involving violence, drug sales, arson and sex offenses. If conditions for participation are met, a peer-support trained "Angel" is contacted and will respond to the precinct station assuming navigation within 30 minutes. If the individual is under the influence they will be transported to detox.

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Responding "Angels" connect the individual to an appropriate recovery center, assist in creating solutions to recovery, follow-up and monitor individuals during care and after care, assist in job placement, housing and childcare. Conditions for Participation Participants must be an adult age 18 and older, or have parent or legal guardian consent if they are a minor. They must be willing and able to follow staff directions. They must be physically and mentally able to self-manage personal hygiene and self-care within a non-medical, non-psychiatric facility. They must possess a valid city, state or federal picture identification. They cannot have a criminal conviction of possession with intent to transport or sell, no drug violation in a school zone, or more than three drug-related arrests. The on-duty sergeant, lieutenant or commander reserves the right to deny admission into the program if they have reasonable belief the "Angel" or the community may be at risk for harm or injury.

FREE VACCINATIONS OFFERED BY PHOENIX FIRE

WHAT: A FREE Baby Shots Immunization Clinic for those who don’t have insurance or are underinsured will be held this weekend. Parents are asked to bring their children’s shot records to the event. Strong visuals will include paramedics administering required immunizations to adults and children.

WHEN: Thursday, Dec. 29, 2016

3 to 7 p.m.

WHERE: Abrazo Scottsdale Campus 3929 E. Bell Rd.

As a parent, you want to do everything possible to make sure your child is healthy and safe. Did you know immunization is the single most important step parents can take to protect their children from serious disease? That’s why Phoenix firefighters want to help parents by offering these vaccinations for FREE. It’s all part of the Phoenix Fire Department’s “Baby Shots” program. Vaccinations will be given to protect children against 15 serious childhood diseases: Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis, Polio, Pneumococcus, Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, Rotavirus, Meningococcal Disease, Human Papaloma Virus, Varicella.

For more information, please visit the Phoenix Fire Department Baby Shots website at:

https://www.phoenix.gov/fire/community-outreach/for-kids/baby-shots-program

BUSINESS AND COMMUNITY LEADERS GO BACK TO SCHOOL FOR A DAY Business and community leaders will be on their way back to school for the Principal for a Day (PFAD) program. During the week of March 6, 2017, local corporate executives and community leaders will work alongside Phoenix public and charter school principals to actively participate in the school's administration for one day.

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"Principal for a Day is a great opportunity to form deeper connections between our schools and the business community," said Mayor Greg Stanton. "When we increase awareness of the successes and challenges our schools face today it leads to new, stronger partnerships to ensure success for every child in Phoenix." After experiencing the life of a school principal for a day, the principals and their executive counterparts will discuss how local businesses and schools can form lasting partnerships to improve the quality of education, workplace readiness and leadership development programs in Phoenix. "This opportunity allows community and business leaders to fully engage themselves within our public school environment," said Councilwoman Laura Pastor. "School administrators, teachers, students, and community partners can take part in meaningful dialogue about the knowledge, skills, and resources that our students need in order to be adequately prepared for involvement in the workforce." Those interested in participating in the PFAD program, can register online at phoenix.gov/education. The deadline to register is January 31, 2017.

For more information about the city's Youth and Education Office, visit

www.phoenix.gov/education.

BICYCLE SAFETY PLEDGE In Phoenix, there has been over 450 bicycle involved collisions in each of the last 5 years. The City of Phoenix needs your help to make our roadways a safer place to bike. Substantial advancement for the safety of bicyclists can be achieved by sharing the road, enhancing bicycle safety education, increasing helmet use, implementing and using bicycle facilities, and community involvement to promote bicycle safety. Take the Bike Safe Phoenix pledge today. Whether you are a bicyclist, motorist, or pedestrian, everyone contributes to the safety of our city streets. We want you to take the Safety Pledge below to support a better future for bicycling, one that is safe and fun for everyone. Please fill out the pledge form at the link below to receive a special offer.

https://www.phoenix.gov/streetssite/Pages/Bicycle-Safety-Pledge.aspx

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PHOENIX PUBLIC LIBRARY BEST OF 2016 Wondering what you missed in books, movies, and music this year? Need a gift idea? Filling in your To Be Read list for 2017? We have got you covered. Take the guesswork out of identifying this year’s top titles and enjoy some of the greatest entertainment to come out of 2016. Visit the Phoenix Public Library Best of 2016 list here: https://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/browse/Interest-Guides/Pages/Seasonal/Best-of-2016.aspx

PHOENIX PLANNED MAJOR STREET RESTRICTIONS – UPDATED DECEMBER 23RD, 2016 To view a listing of the latest planned major street restrictions please visit this link: https://www.phoenix.gov/streetssite/Pages/Planned-Street-Restrictions.aspx These restrictions represent only the major planned activities reported to the Street Transportation Department’s right-of-way management office. This listing does not reflect closures or restrictions due to unexpected events such as flooding, traffic collisions, fires, utility failures or other emergencies. For street closure alerts follow the Phoenix Street Transportation Department on Twitter at @PHXStreetTrans.

DISTRICT 1 NEWS & EVENTS:

DISTRICT 1 COMMUNITY BREAKFAST

The latest breakfast was held on Friday, Nov. 18, at the Radisson Hotel Phoenix North, 10220 N. Metro Parkway East, Phoenix, AZ 85051. Breakfast began at 7:30 a.m. and the speaker started at around 7:45 a.m. There is no monthly breakfast scheduled for December! The next breakfast will be held on Friday, January 27th, at the Radisson Hotel Phoenix North, 10220 N. Metro Parkway East, Phoenix, AZ 85051. Breakfast begins at 7:30 a.m. and the speaker starts at around 7:45 a.m. The guest next month is newly appointed Director of Government Relations for the City of Phoenix, Frank McCune. Mr. McCune will discuss what his position entails and how the City of Phoenix interfaces with other government entities

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DEER VALLEY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT Deer Valley Unified School District regularly recognizes students, staff, and community members who exemplify strong character and courage with the Community of Character and Courage recognition. We recently recognized Hailey Dorris, a sophomore at Deer Valley High School, who exemplified strong character and courage one evening while visiting a local QT. Another Deer Valley student with Autism was there after leaving home on his own. He had crossed a major intersection and was some distance from his home. He poured himself a hot chocolate and ran out of the store very confused. Hailey, who knew the student from her work as a teacher’s aide, immediately realized that he was in distress and that there was a problem. She spoke to QT employees and explained the situation and immediately set to work getting him comfortable and home to his family. She was able to find his home and reunited him with his mother. His mother, father, neighbors, and the police

had been searching for him all over the neighborhood. Without Hailey’s help, this student would have been in real danger. We are so proud of our Community of Character and Courage honoree, Deer Valley High School’s Hailey Dorris. Thanks to our Sponsors: Honor Health, for providing a plaque; and Sky Zone Peoria for providing a $100 donation that Hailey can give to any charitable organization that she chooses, to pay it forward and expand our Community of Character and Courage.

Watch Hailey’s Story at http://www.dvusd.org/site/Default.aspx?PageID=48993

WASHINGTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT NEWS

Six WESD teachers were recently awarded $5,000 for their classrooms thanks to the Fiesta Bowl Wishes for Teachers in partnership with Extra Yards for Teachers program. Teachers in Arizona were encouraged to submit their wishes for materials and technology to enhance the learning in their classrooms. Throughout the month of December, teachers were randomly selected to have their wishes granted. Congratulations to:

Sahuaro (District 1) – Beth Perry; Washington – Marieluise Taylor and Jennifer George; Alta Vista (District 1) – Thomas Aron; Moon Mountain – Gail Hayes; and Lookout Mountain – Erin Johnson.

The Washington Elementary School District (WESD) will host a Teacher Interview Fair Saturday, January 28, 2017 to hire teachers for the 2017-2018 school year. The fair will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the WESD Administrative Center, 4650 West Sweetwater Avenue, Glendale, 85304.

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Contracts for the 2017-2018 school year will be offered to qualified candidates. Interviews will be conducted for those interested in teaching: kindergarten, elementary education, special education, language arts, mathematics, science, social studies, general music, art and special needs preschool. Successful candidates may be recommended for a 2017-2018 teaching contract.

For more information, contact the WESD Recruitment Office at 602-347-3598 or e-mail

angela.oransky@wesdschools.org.

GLENDALE UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT NEWS

Did you know it’s not a requirement to have a student enrolled in any of the nine Glendale Union High School District schools to make a tax credit contribution? Giving a tax credit contribution to a GUHSD school can come from anyone! It’s also not a requirement that you reside in the Glendale Union High School District boundaries to give to programs that support neighborhood schools. A tax credit contribution provides students with opportunities

to participate in extracurricular activities at no cost. At GUHSD, more than 40 different student clubs and groups are on each of the campuses. Students have a wide selection of options to choose from, including National Honor Society, speech and debate club, journalism, yearbook, student council, sports, band and more. A tax credit contribution can also support students taking college entrance exams like the ACT, SAT and PSAT tests by covering the test exam fees. Married couples filing jointly can contribute up to $400 against any state income tax owed and those filing singly can contribute up to $200. If the allowable credit is more than your tax or if you have no tax, you may carry the unused credit forward for up to the next five consecutive taxable years’ income tax liability. To make an online donation, visit www.guhsdaz.org or call 623-435-6000 for more information or to request a printed tax contribution form.

CITY MANAGER’S REPORT

Economic Development & Education The City of Phoenix Birth to Five Program recently hosted The Teacher Learning Institute Part III, Math is Everywhere at the Phoenix Convention Center for delegate agencies, child care partners and education division staff. The goal of the institute was to provide teachers with foundational early math conceptual knowledge that could be embedded into the classroom through math talk and other math experiences. More than 350 staff attended this professional learning event.

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The number of permits issued within Impact Fee areas during the month of November increased, from 78 to 148, when comparing 2015 to 2016. The rise in permit activity is largely attributed to an increase in single-family permits, as well as construction of a 202-unit multifamily development. To date, 631 permits were issued during Fiscal Year (FY) 2016/17, almost 17 percent more than the same period the previous FY. The City collected $2.9 million in impact fee revenue during November, 2.5 times more than the same month last year. More than half of the impact fees collected in November were assessed within permits issued for one multifamily project, so there is no expectation for sustained longer term rapid growth in impact fee revenues. However, due to the higher than normal impact fee assessment, the $8.9 million collected during the first five months of FY 2016/17 has eclipsed funds received through the first half of FY 2015/16. Foundation work for the Great Hearts Academy is underway for the first building in the new public charter school facility for North Phoenix. The campus will serve as a new home to two of the network’s growing academies, Archway North Phoenix and North Phoenix Prep, which opened in 2011 and currently reside in a space leased at a local church. The Academy will include upgraded classrooms, science labs, student libraries, art studios, music and drama rooms and a full-size gymnasium. Staff are presently conducting underground electrical, plumbing, site utilities and footing inspections. Community and Economic Development staff recently met with the Vice President of Operations of Green Sheen. Its Phoenix operations house a paint disposal and recycling facility located at 1626 S. 51st Ave. Headquartered in Colorado, GreenSheen is a pioneer and leader in renewables, latex recycling and producers of eco-friendly premium latex paint. In the Phoenix market since late August, GreenSheen is beginning to make contacts with municipalities, schools and other non-profits to educate them on why left over latex paint can be recycled into new color pallets. They currently sell their products in three stores within the valley. The EPA estimates that 2.1 billion gallons of paint are purchased each year. According to the company, that means Arizona has over 14 million gallons of paint sold each year and the EPA estimates that 10 percent of that will be waste, and over one million gallons will end up in Arizona landfills. CEDD staff will be working with this company to assist them with their hiring during the first quarter of 2017. The company is also working with Arizona State University and Grand Canyon University to hire interns to assist with their digital marketing efforts. On Dec. 8, Community and Economic Development staff met with the Vice President of Royal Shells of the Island Inc., a privately held company that owns R&L Carriers Inc. This company owns 120 small companies with R&L and Royal Real Estate as their main focus. R&L has grown from one truck to nearly 13,000 tractors and trailers. In 2012, the local R&L Carriers expanded its Phoenix operation by purchasing six acres of land and built a new facility that houses logistics, terminals and a filling and washing station. The final build out in 2014 resulted in an $18M capital investment and today they have approximately 95 employees. Phoenix is an ideal location for transportation and logistics according to the company. An issue that continues to arise is the need for CDL drivers. CEDD staff will work with them on developing a strategic hiring, training and retaining plan. From Dec.16 to 18, the Santa’s North Pole Christmas Show was held at the Phoenix Convention Center. Touted as one of the largest Christmas gift shows in Phoenix, the three-day event included a wide variety of vendors from arts and crafts to home improvement. Proceeds from this show will benefit Wounded Women Warriors and 1,500 people are estimated to attend.

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Neighborhoods and Livability The Mobile Recreation visits parks without a community center to provide outdoor recreational programming. It provides activities where they can engage in positive use of leisure time in a safe environment, connect with role models, and interact with other youth. Activities Mobile Recreation program includes: basketball, street hockey, soccer, corn hole, and many more. The Mobile Recreation schedule for f December was as follows with hours generally being from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. located at:

• Thursday, 12/15 at Cave Creek Recreation Area Park

• Friday, 12/16 at Cactus Park

• Monday, 12/19 at Mariposa Park

• Tuesday, 12/20 at El Prado Park

• Wednesday, 12/21 at Hoshoni Park

• Thursday, 12/22 at Edison Park (1:30 p.m.– 3:30 p.m.)

• Friday, 12/23 at Werner’s Field Park

On Dec. 3, Water Services Department staff presented two PHXWaterSmart workshop sessions to 43 residents about water efficiency through proper landscape watering and lawn care at the Mesquite Library branch. Two Master Gardeners from the Cooperative Extension volunteered as plant experts and to help register class participants. The series, which was launched in 2015, will have been offered at all 17 library locations by the end of Spring 2017. Two ducks were released at the Tres Rios Wetlands. The Water Services Department was contacted by a woman who obtained two ducklings after they were turned into a veterinary clinic. The female duck was suffering from a broken leg due to a dog attack. After nine months of fostering, the ducks were ready to be released. Wild at Heart recommended Tres Rios for their new home.

Social Services Delivery On Dec. 8, HUD announced that the Phoenix Housing Department had been awarded $452,000 through a ROSS for Education Grant. Housing will be partnering with the Library Department’s College Depot to deploy Education Navigators to provide youth between the ages of 15-20 and their families individualized assistance at public housing sites. These Navigators will provide support with Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) completion, financial literacy and college readiness, postsecondary program applications, and post-acceptance assistance. On Dec. 14, the City of Phoenix My Brother’s Keeper Initiative (MBKPHX) participated in the White House MBK Digital Day of Action. Phoenix is one of 250 cities who committed to the work of addressing persistent opportunity gaps faced by boys and young men of color and ensuring that all young people can reach their full potential. The Digital Day of Action Phoenix will showcase the impact made over the past two years and also recruit more members of our community to continue the work. The Digital Day of Action is being organized in conjunction with the national White House MBK Summit, which will also take place on Dec. 14

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at the White House. The summit will celebrate the accomplishments of the MBK initiative, provide an opportunity for cross-sectorial collaboration, and outline the structure of the continued work of MBK after the Obama Administration. The social media hashtag for the Digital Day of Action is #IamMBK. Human Services staff are in the planning process for the Point-In-Time Count which will occur on Jan. 24 from 5:30 a.m. to noon. The kick off will be on Jan. 23 from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. at Bethany Bible Church. This year the focus will be on Veteran and youth counts with resources available when encountered. The Parks and Recreation Project BRAVE staff facilitated workshops on Suicide, Self-Injury, Appreciating Diversity, and Anger Management to a class of 15 7th grade students at Pueblo Del Sol School, 20 students to the WAKE UP Club at Atkinson Middle School, 30 PAC participants, and a workshop on Eating Disorder for ten 8th grade students at Isaac Middle School.

Public Safety The Fiesta Bowl Parade will take place on Dec. 31 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. The public safety aspects of the parade will be managed by a unified public safety command system consisting of the Maricopa County Sherriff's Office (MCSO), the Phoenix Police Department, and the Phoenix Fire Department. MCSO will be the lead law enforcement agency. Both MCSO and Phoenix Fire will have command vans staged at Central Avenue and Bethany Home Road for the duration of the event. Phoenix Police will have a liaison located inside the MCSO command unit. The Communications Office is coordinating interviews with Governing Magazine for an upcoming feature on Phoenix’s top two public safety executives. Governing will be profiling both Police Chief Williams and Fire Chief Kalkbrenner in a story highlighting how Phoenix is the largest city to have both a female fire chief and female police chief. CBS national news has also expressed interest in covering the story. The new Spanish Immersion session will begin Jan. 6,7 and 8 and will run through May. The objective of the tutorial program is to get 50 percent of the Phoenix Fire Department certified in Spanish to better serve our mono-lingual Spanish customers. The program is the first of its kind in the fire service in the nation. The students will be asked to temporarily transfer to Fire Station 58 for a four-month period. They will participate in classroom style lectures, on the job Spanish application, and community involvement. The Fire Department has been working on a unique pilot program. In collaboration with Resource Management, an inventory of clean firefighter hoods has been made available to all Battalion 3 stations for exchange. This pilot program has proven to be extremely effective in providing clean hoods to members after returning to quarters from calls requiring the use of a hood. The committee has recently purchased the necessary equipment needed to extend this program department-wide. Resource Management will administer and manage the program moving forward.

Infrastructure The Water Services Department is performing a condition assessment of large diameter sewer pipelines and associated sewer manholes. During the inspection process it was discovered that the top is missing on a 15-

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inch clay pipe along Buckeye Road and east of 19th Avenue. Staff forwarded this issue to Collections for immediate repair. Proactively inspecting for structural problems helps prevent sewer collapse that can endanger public safety. Public Transit Facilities staff met with Street Transportation to discuss the proposed design of the Loop 202/South Mountain Freeway and its impact on to the Pecos Park-and-Ride. Currently, the park-and-ride has three passenger vehicle entrances along with three exits. The proposed freeway design would eliminate one entrance and two exits, impacting passenger vehicle flow. PTD and STR are currently looking for options to minimize adverse effects to the facility that will be discussed with the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT). STR has provided an option that includes signalizing the intersection of Cottonwood Lane and 40th Street which would assist both buses and the neighboring community to the east; modify the bus entrance/exit to allow for passenger vehicles; and modify the south entrance to allow for exit as well (currently shown by ADOT as entrance only). Staff will continue to work with ADOT on the Park-n-Ride impacts. Based on community input received throughout the public process, the plan for the project includes two-way traffic on both 3rd and 5th Avenues from south of Roosevelt Street to Washington Street. However, one-way traffic flow would remain on both 3rd and 5th Avenues from north of Roosevelt Street to McDowell Road. Bike lanes will traverse in both directions along 3rd Ave. including North of Roosevelt, and will flow southbound on 5th Ave. Additionally, specific pedestrian safety improvements are proposed adjacent to the Puppet Theatre and Kenilworth Elementary School, both near Interstate 10 access points, as well as near other locations within the 3rd and 5th Avenue corridors. The Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee voted to approve the recommended plans to move into the final design phase of the project adding that staff should reexamine the use of a bike tract and/or protected bike lines on 3rd Ave. Aviation staff and the Fiesta Bowl Committee are in the final stages of preparation for the annual Fiesta Bowl and Cactus Bowl team arrivals. Baylor and Boise State face off in the Motel 6 Cactus Bowl on Dec. 27. Clemson and Ohio State will compete in the PlayStation Fiesta Bowl on Dec. 31 for the chance to go to the 2017 National College Football Championship in Tampa, Florida. Teams will be welcomed by the Fiesta Bowl Committee as they arrive on the Sky Harbor Executive ramp.

What We Do Matters A single mother joined the Family Self-Sufficiency (FSS) Program in 2013. At the time of enrollment, she was employed part-time as a bus driver for Phoenix Elementary School District. She is currently working full-time with First Transit as a city bus driver. Her earned income increased from $10,400 to $29,991. Her Total Tenant Payment (TTP) increased from $260 to $750, and she has an estimated escrow balance of $5,486. During her participation in the FSS program, she completed Financial Education classes, met with a credit counselor, and opened an Individual Development Account. She recently completed a First Time Home Buyer Education class, has been approved for a mortgage loan, and is currently working on purchasing her first home. An incarcerated male who was recently released in September 2016, sought out Arizona Women’s Education and Employment (AWEE) for job search assistance. He was directed to attend SOAR and complete

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WorkKeys. In discussing his options with his Career Advisor he decided Peer Support training was in his best interest, however, while waiting for his training to start, AWEE connected him with an employer who hired him in a position he could use the culinary skills he learned while incarcerated. While working, another employer noticed his work skills and ethic and offered him a position working for a top restaurant, earning $16 an hour. He will work evenings and weekends with the top restaurant, and he started his Peer Support training program on Dec. 5. A community prosecution criminal-justice specialist coordinated a cleanup of a veteran’s home. The veteran is currently in the City of Phoenix Veteran’s Court. The veteran suffers from service-related psychological issues. And he struggles with hoarding. The specialist coordinated with the court and with non-profits to provide emotional and equipment support for the project. The City provided a roll-off dumpster and tool trailer as well. Volunteers worked over 30 man-hours and cleared three to four rooms of debris. The home will require further clean-up of debris.

GREAT 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. ANTHEM PETS Animal Rescue: A Voice for the Voiceless http://anthempets.org/ 480-287-3542 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! OPERATION CARE FOOD BANK located in North Phoenix, a non-profit Christian organization committed to helping those in need with food and clothing. For additional information, please call 602-866-0135, or visit: info@operationcarefoodbank.org

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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