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July 21st, 2017

CITY EVENTS

UPCOMING PUBLIC CITY MEETINGS

• Zoning Adjustment Hearing (revised) – Thursday, July 27th, 2017 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.

DISTRICT 1 EVENTS:

DISTRICT 1 COMMUNITY BREAKFAST The next breakfast will be on Friday, September 29th, 2017 at the Radisson Hotel Phoenix North, located at 10220 N Metro Pkwy E, Phoenix, AZ 85051. Breakfast will begin at 7:30 a.m. and the speaker will start at around 7:45 a.m. There is no breakfast scheduled in July and August.

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CITY NEWS & EVENTS:

SUMMER DOG SAFETY Too hot for you, too hot for them!

Other than the love of their humans, pups have everything going against them in the Phoenix summers: heat, hot sidewalks, thunder, lightning, fireworks and pool parties. Warm Walks: Sidewalks are too hot this time of year for daytime walking. They easily reach 160 degrees; black asphalt 200 degrees. If you can’t press the back of your hand onto the ground for 5 seconds, it’s too hot for your pup’s paws - regardless of how tough their pads are or how fast they are moving. Dogs sweat only through their paws, and cool through panting. Booties are an option, or just stay inside until temps drop below 90 and sidewalks cool (usually 1.5 hour after sunset). Overheating: The ground radiates heat onto your doggie's tummy and chest, so your pup can overheat quickly. Dogs cool by panting, and as their body temperature rises, they can’t pant fast enough to cool down. If you see an extended tongue, drooling, and rapid panting, get your pup to a cool area immediately. Wet towels on his head & chest can cool him off. It’s counterintuitive, but ice or very cold water will make things worse. The cold causes blood vessels to constrict, so overheated blood moves away from the skin and deeper into the body; organ failure or death can happen.

SHERATON GRAND PHOENIX DOWNTOWN HOTEL I have received several questions on the proposed sale of the city-owned Sheraton Grand Phoenix downtown hotel. This letter from City Manager Ed Zuercher to Councilman DiCicco was shared with the City Council and I’m sharing it with you, to provide you with information on the current status and the history of the city-owned hotel. You can see the letter at the following link: https://www.phoenix.gov/district1site/Documents/Letter%20for%20Councilman%20DiCiccio%20re%20Hotel%20from%20CM%20Zuercher%20071317.pdf

MCDI AWARDS NOMINATIONS It’s that time of year again, the preparations have begun for the 2017 MCDI Awards, and the Call for Nominations is Here! This event honors exceptional individuals with disabilities, employers of individuals with disabilities and others that have shown dedication to the access and functional needs community. Nominations may be submitted on-line or hard copy by Friday, Aug. 25.

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/2017-MCDI-Awards

Please make your Nominations today for:

ARCHITECTURAL AWARD - Recognizes a constituency, architect, developer, builder, planner, group or city department that has removed barriers and created full access to public/private buildings, outdoor space, thoroughfares, etc., for full inclusion of individuals with disabilities and/or made life easier through accessible transportation options.

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BUSINESS AWARDS (For-Profit) - The Proprietary/For-Profit Business Award honors a company/business that maintains a diverse workforce by hiring persons with disabilities and/or offers full access to products or services to all customers, including those with disabilities.

BUSINESS AWARDS (Non-Profit) - The Non-Profit Organization Award honors a non-profit organization or government that maintains and implements within its mission, opportunities for full inclusion in all organizational activities. Such activities may include but not be limited to providing products or services, offering community based events, or personal development or growth activities that lead to employment or other specific types of outcomes.

COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARD - Recognizes an individual or organization that has made a significant contribution by providing and/or improving personal and community support for individuals with disabilities, including but not limited to providing independence through more choice, information and control, advocacy efforts or improving the social participation of people with disabilities.

OUTSTANDING EDUCATOR AWARD - This award honors an outstanding instructor, teacher or support person who recognizes and exercises his or her responsibility for the inclusion of all learners and has made extraordinary efforts to meet the needs of the students with disabilities in or outside the classroom through the use of innovative approaches.

DETECTIVE WALTER OLSEN LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD - Recognizes an individual, group or organization that has demonstrated a lifetime of commitment to those with disabilities, and helped advance the full inclusion of all people in our community.

PHOENIX SKY HARBOR INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT WINS INNOVATION AWARD

Alexandria, VA – The Airport Innovation Accelerator – established by the American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE) as a hub for innovation to drive creative approaches and build airports of the future – has selected Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport to receive the second annual Airport Innovation Award for its creative work to improve the passenger experience and deploy cutting-edge technologies. The award was presented to PHX officials yesterday at the 3rd Annual Airport Innovation Forum in Seattle. “Airports are embracing innovation and deploying creative solutions like never before,

and Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport under the leadership of Director of Aviation Services Jim

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Bennett is a clear leader in the field,” AAAE President and CEO Todd Hauptli said. “The work that Jim and his team have done to enhance the passenger experience and streamline airport operations at PHX is remarkable, and AAAE and the Airport Innovation Accelerator are happy to recognize and celebrate their innovative approaches as a model for airports in the U.S. and around the globe.” “Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport is honored to receive this prestigious award,” Bennett said. “Our goal is to deliver world-class customer service to every customer every day, and I’m proud that our team creates innovative solutions and initiatives to accomplish that goal.” The Airport Innovation Award was established by the Airport Innovation Accelerator to honor innovative developments that are a model for airports around the country. PHX secured the award for a portfolio of creative innovations to enhance the passenger experience and make airport operations more efficient, including: a redesign of Terminal 3 that includes cutting-edge technology to facilitate efficient passenger processing; a “dress rehearsal” program for children with autism and their families to prepare for a flight; deployment of numerous technologies to improve security; and the consolidation of all business intelligence operations to improve operating efficiency. As another sign of PHX’s commitment to innovation, the airport has also joined the Accelerator Airport Partner Program, which is an opportunity for leading airports to influence and drive innovation for the airport community through the Accelerator. PHX joins a growing list of airports committed to innovation that, through their Accelerator memberships, are well-positioned to drive cutting-edge innovation at their facilities and serve as a model for the entire aviation community.

More information about the Accelerator Airport Partner Program is available online at: https://www.aaae.org/aaae/Airport_Innovation_Accelerator/Membership/Airports/Airport_Innovation_Accelerator/Membership/Airports.aspx

PHOENIX PLANNED MAJOR STREET RESTRICTIONS – UPDATED JULY 21ST, 2017 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.

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DISTRICT 1 NEWS:

ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION PUBLIC MEETING

The Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) will host a public meeting about proposed changes planned for the traffic interchanges at Interstate 17 and Happy Valley and Pinnacle Peak roads. The proposals include plans for a Tight Diamond Interchange at Pinnacle Peak road and a Diverging Diamond Interchange at Happy Valley Road.

Date: Tuesday, July 25, 2017 Time: 6 to 7:30 p.m. Open-house format with a formal presentation at 6:30 p.m. Location: Goelet A. Beuf Community Center, 3435 W. Pinnacle Peak Road, Phoenix

For more information, please visit: https://www.azdot.gov/projects/central-district-projects/i-17-ti-reconstruction-happy-valley-rd-and-pinnacle-peak-rd

GLENDALE UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT NEWS

GUHSD Participates in the Federal Nutrition Program Glendale Union High School District participates in the National School Lunch and School Breakfast Program, which allows the district to offer reduced prices for breakfast and lunch to students who meet the program guidelines. To determine if your child is eligible for discounted meal pricing you must obtain and complete a School Meal Application. Please see the website here:

http://guhsdaz.sharpschool.com/cms/One.aspx?portalId=754623&pageId=19769483 These forms are available in the school cafeteria and at the district's food service office. If there is a need to obtain an application in a language other than English, please contact the Food Services Department by calling 623-435-6040. Applications will be processed within 10 days of receipt. A notification letter will be sent home to inform you of your eligibility status once an approval has been determined. Please plan accordingly. Until the application is processed, your child may need to purchase meals at full price, or bring a packed breakfast or lunch to school until meal benefits are available to your child.

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Walk-Through Registrations: More than 15,500 children will be returning to Glendale Union High School District schools for a new year of learning on August 7. Before school begins, all GUHSD students, whether they are a new student or returning, must participate in walk-through registration. Schools offer a walk-through registration on their campus. Walk-through registrations take place between July 24-28. At the registration, students will receive important information related to parking, fees, testing, yearbooks, extracurricular programs, class schedules and more. Students have a mandatory designated date and time for their registration; please visit your school’s website for details. If you are unable to attend a walk-through registration, instructions on how to register your student are also available on the school’s website at: http://www.guhsdaz.org/cms/One.aspx?portalId=754623&pageId=21418536 New students will need to bring with them a birth certificate, proof of address, proof of graduation or promotion from eighth grade and documentation of immunizations. Open House: Each school offers an Open House to welcome new and returning students and their families to the start of a new school year. The event is unique to each campus, with many schools sharing information about extracurricular programs and sports, offering campus tours and encouraging parents to meet and interact with teachers and faculty. Please visit your school’s website for specific times and details.

Open House events have been scheduled for: August 14: Greenway & Sunnyslope August 21: Glendale August 22: Apollo, Cortez & Thunderbird August 24: Moon Valley August 28: Washington August 29: Independence

DEER VALLEY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT NEWS

***School in DVUSD begins Monday, August 7*** The Virginia and David McElyea Scholarship for Educational Excellence Recipient: Kailash Raman, Sandra Day O’Connor High School.

In 2011, long-time education leader and former DVUSD Superintendent, Dr. Virginia McElyea, created the Virginia and David McElyea Scholarship for Educational Excellence as a tribute to her late husband David. Since its inception, this scholarship has provided more than $10,000 to assist Deer Valley students in fulfilling their dreams of pursuing a career in STEM: Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math.

Although, Dr. McElyea passed away in March of this year, her legacy lives on through her many educational contributions including this scholarship. The recipient of the 2017 scholarship is Kailash Raman, an all-state honor choir member who was selected to sing at his graduation from Sandra Day O’Connor High School.

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With his unique blend of talents spanning art and science, he organized the first ever district-wide STEM Conference this spring and has won numerous science and technology awards. A teacher who nominated him for this scholarship says Kailash “is a bright star in the future of our country and the world.” He was ranked first in his class based on core academic classes, and he plans to attend Stanford University this fall to study chemical engineering. Congratulations to Kailash Raman for receiving the Virginia and David McElyea Scholarship for Educational Excellence!

WASHINGTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT NEWS

Thanks to a new state-funded grant from the School Safety Program, the WESD was one of 30 school districts awarded School Resources Officers (SRO)! The WESD was awarded eight SROs for the following schools: Cholla Middle School, Desert Foothills Junior High, Mountain Sky Junior High, Palo Verde Middle School, Royal Palm Middle School, Sunnyslope School and Washington Elementary. Summer construction projects are moving along at many WESD schools in District 1 thanks to your tax dollars: Campus-wide flooring replacement is currently taking place at Cholla Middle School. The administration area includes a variety of flooring –

porcelain tile in the lobby area for durability; due to high traffic, luxury vinyl tile is being installed in the health office, student services office and hallways, as well as carpet tile in staff offices. Classrooms and library are mostly carpet tile. Science labs, Makerspace lab, and art room will have epoxy flooring installed. To enhance the installation of new flooring and provide our staff and students with a “fresh” appearance, the Cholla facility staff and maintenance paint crew have been busy applying new coats of paint to walls and interior door frames and railing. At Abraham Lincoln Traditional, renovations to the building’s exterior, new lobby, the health tech’s office, teachers’ workroom and new student restrooms are moving along! At Sunburst, new playground equipment has been installed and new shade structure will be completed before the end of the month.

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CITY MANAGER’S REPORT:

Economic Development & Education On July 13-15; the Convention Center hosted the Origami Owl 2017 Annual Convention with 8,000 estimated delegates. Origami Owl is a direct sales custom jewelry company with over 60,000 independent sales consultants who buy materials and tools from the company and sell products to individuals, primarily at in-house sales parties. This year’s convention was filled with training, business tools, inspiration, and networking. On July 18 at 9 a.m., the Fire Department hosted more than 50 high school foreign exchange students who learned about our firefighters and careers in public safety. The event was held in the Phoenix Fire Department’s Special Operations facility at 2430 S. 22nd Avenue. Earlier this year, Community and Economic Development staff met with Dalsin Industries leadership team and were recently notified that they have successfully achieved a GOLD Zero Waste Certification status by United States Green Business Council. It is their understanding that Dalsin Industries is the first Zero Waste Manufacturing facility in the state of Arizona per the US Green Business Council.

Neighborhoods and Livability On June 30, Water Services staff submitted an application to the National Park Service Rivers, Trails, and Conservation Assistance Program to seek community outreach support in order to engage partner and stakeholder participation in Tres Rios Wetlands projects. The program promotes community-led natural resource conservation and outdoor recreation projects across the nation, specifically to conserve and improve access to areas like Tres Rios. Partners including the Gila River Indian Community, the Maricopa Audubon Society, and the Maricopa County Parks and Recreation Department submitted letters of commitment as part of the submission. The Neighborhood Services Department was awarded $2.9 million from HUD for the Lead-Based Paint Hazard Control (LBPHC) Grant. The funding directs critical funds to cities, counties and states to eliminate dangerous lead paint and other housing-related health hazards in thousands of privately-owned, low-income housing units. The LBPHC Program fills a critical need in the community where no other resources exist to address substandard housing that threatens the health of vulnerable residents by reducing the number of families living in homes with significant lead and other home health and safety hazards.

Social Services Delivery On July 3, Desert West Senior Center members delivered 59 chemo beanie caps and 65 blankets to the Phoenix Veterans Hospital. Members expressed their commitment to volunteerism through on-going donations to veterans.

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Infrastructure Public Transit is preparing a draft map of areas to be considered in Phoenix for a pilot project that will test coordination with Lyft, a Transportation Network Company, to connect riders to the transit system. Areas to be considered are north Phoenix (north of Loop 101) and the southwest Phoenix region (Laveen area) where a grid bus network is incomplete at this time. Residents from these areas are required to either make multiple transfers to their destination or walk a long distance to reach a bus stop. The intent of the pilot program is to partner with Lyft to connect the first and last miles of a trip for our riders. With the partnership, riders may receive a discount on their Lyft ride to and from the nearest bus stop to areas where public transit service is sparse. The map Public Transit is preparing for Lyft is to help them create potential zones for which a discount code will be valid. The discount amount and the length of the pilot program is to be determined. Construction work continues on the digester gas processing facility and treated digester gas pipeline route to facilitate the sale of excess raw digester gas produced at the 91st Avenue Wastewater Treatment Plant to Ameresco. The project is expected to result in close to $1.2 million in revenue to be shared among the Sub-Regional Operating Group (SROG) cities that operate the plant. Approximately 50 percent of the revenue will go to Phoenix.

Phoenix Team Phoenix Municipal Court was notified this week that it will be recognized with the Maricopa County Bar Association’s (MCBA) 2017 Excellence in Court Administration Award. The award recognizes a court program or administrator that demonstrates dedication, innovation, and a significant impact on the justice system in Maricopa County. MCBA will present the award at its Annual Meeting and Awards Luncheon on Oct. 26, 2017.

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

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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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