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May 26th, 2017

CITY EVENTS

UPCOMING PUBLIC CITY MEETINGS

• City Council Formal Meeting – Wednesday, May 31st, 2017 at 2:30 p.m. in City Council Chambers, 200 West Jefferson Street.

• Zoning Adjustment Hearing – Thursday, June 1st, 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 latest breakfast was held on Friday, May 26th, 2017 at the Radisson Hotel Phoenix North, located at 10220 N Metro Pkwy E, Phoenix, AZ 85051. Breakfast began at 7:30 a.m. and the speaker started at around 7:45 a.m. The speaker this month was Phoenix Mayor Greg Stanton. Mayor Stanton took office in 2012. Mayor Stanton served nine years on the City Council and as Arizona's Deputy Attorney General. In 2015, Stanton won reelection and is serving his second term as the

mayor of the fifth largest city in the nation. It was a great turn out! We had several current and past elected officials who also provided some great information and answered several questions about a wide range of topics. The next breakfast will be on Friday, June 30th, 2017 at the Radisson Hotel Phoenix North, located at 10220 N Metro Pkwy E, Phoenix, AZ 85051.

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CITY NEWS:

GROUP HOME FACILITY FOR PERSONS WITH A DISABILITY

ENFORCEMENT In July 2015, the Planning and Development Department suspended enforcement of the 1,320-foot spacing requirement for group homes for persons with a disability based upon advice from the Law Department that the ordinance as written violated the federal Fair Housing Act. Staff now has developed a revised draft text amendment that complies with the Fair Housing Act. The text amendment creates a written reasonable accommodation provision, modernizes definitions and enhances enforceability. This enforcement memo and adoption of the text amendment by the City Council are the first steps to addressing the group home issues such as health and safety concerns, promoting the fair integration of individuals with disabilities into the community while preserving the residential purpose and character of neighborhoods. The next step will be to work over the summer with the Group Home Working Committee, per the direction by the City Council DAEI Subcommittee. The committee, comprised of neighbors, city staff, and available federal, state and outside experts, will study the larger group home issues such as licensing, sober living ordinance etc. and report back in September. Based upon the above information, staff will resume enforcement on May 15, 2017 of the 1,320-foot spacing requirement for group homes for persons with a disability. Reasonable accommodation forms and documents will be on the city website and available to the public.

PHOENIX SKY HARBOR INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT’S ANNUAL ECONOMIC IMPACT IS $38 BILLION New ASU Study Shows Annual Increase of 35 Percent Compared to 2011 Phoenix, AZ – A new Arizona State University W.P. Carey School of Business study shows that Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport’s economic impact has increased 35 percent since 2011. Phoenix Sky Harbor now has a total economic impact of more than $38 billion per year. The study, based on Fiscal Year 2016 figures, shows that Phoenix Sky Harbor supports more than 269,000 jobs in the region with an annual payroll of more than $13 billion. Nonstop international flights alone bring $3.4 billion to the Valley, with the daily British Airways flight to London leading the way. The annual economic impact of the London flight is $480 million. That flight is responsible for more than 2,700 jobs in the regional hospitality and export sectors. In fact, the daily nonstop flight between Phoenix Sky Harbor and London is

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so popular, that British Airways added a second flight three days per week during the months of May and June. The economic impact study, available in its entirety on skyharbor.com, is based on employment, payrolls, business spending, revenue and personal spending. Visitors arriving at Sky Harbor spend approximately $5.8 billion per year. In addition, more than 45,000 employees working on-airport at Phoenix Sky Harbor spend their wages and create a ripple of economic impact throughout the Phoenix-area. “Phoenix Sky Harbor – with expanding international flights, convenience to Downtown and easy connections to mass transit -- is the engine that drives our regional economy,” said Mayor Greg Stanton. “Having a thriving, well-run airport is crucial to our success as a city. That’s why we are investing $2 billion in upgrades and featuring local businesses in the terminals, because we know Sky Harbor has a positive impact on every industry in the Phoenix area.” “Several years ago, we looked at where we were, where we needed to be and made the decision to significantly invest in our airport infrastructure,” said Councilwoman Thelda Williams, who chairs the City Council Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee. “Those decisions paved the way for today’s Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport-- a major job creator and driver of the local, regional and state economy. Our Aviation staff has worked very hard to ensure that Sky Harbor’s economic impact significantly reaches every corner of this state.”

Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, America’s Friendliest Airport, has an annual economic impact of more than 38 billion. Every day approximately 1,200 aircraft and approximately 120,000 passengers arrive and depart at Sky Harbor. PHX Sky Harbor is funded with Airport revenue. No local tax dollars are used to support the Airport.

AGE-FRIENDLY COMMUNITIES INITIATIVE The City of Phoenix, is excited about the opportunity to partner with the AARP Arizona and the World Health Organization (WHO) to become an Age-Friendly Community. On October 25, 2016, the Phoenix City Council approved joining the AARP Network of Age-Friendly Communities. Phoenix Mayor Greg Stanton appointed Councilwoman Thelda Williams from District 1 and Councilwoman Kate Gallego from District 8 to Co-Chair the Age-Friendly Ad Hoc Committee. WHO defines an Age-Friendly city that adapts its structures and services accessible to and inclusive of older people with varying needs and capacities. The goal of this Action Plan is to strengthen Phoenix, Arizona’s age friendliness. Building on successful systems already in place and best practices from around the country, the Ad Hoc Committee and community members met to develop the following recommendations focusing on three areas. The three focus areas are:

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Age-Friendly Civic Engagement Goals

1. Civic Engagement - Lift the quality of living for everyone in the community by offering

volunteer opportunities and serving on boards.

• Develop a link on AARP ‘s website directing participants to volunteerphoenix.gov to

identify and provide volunteer opportunities within the city of Phoenix.

• Conduct an analysis of programs currently recruiting retired professionals in the

community to utilize their skills in schools.

• Enhance an intergenerational program providing high school students the opportunity to

be mentored by an older adult and volunteer with an older adult program.

2. Employment - Capitalize on opportunities to increase knowledge in our community of older

adult’s experience s and talents for employment.

• Research which programs are currently recruiting and training older adults for

employment.

• Develop partnerships with local businesses to recruit, hire and retain older adults.

• Develop and implement skill building classes to include resume writing, computer classes

and job readiness trainings including city and other nonprofit organizations.

• Research opportunities to create a *Sharing Economy/Entrepreneurial opportunities, and

offer support for entering those types of endeavors.

*A sharing economy is an economic model in which individuals are able to borrow or rent assets owned by someone else.

3. Social Participation – The Ad Hoc Committee will develop a wide variety of activities to appeal

to a diverse population of older individuals. The focus will be on the 15 senior centers based

on recommendations from the Age-Friendly work groups and survey.

• Survey the older adults at the 15 Senior Centers and Senior Housing facilities to determine

how to increase participation in activities.

• Develop and implement a marketing campaign to increase participation in three Senior

Centers, Deer Valley, South Mountain and Desert West, with declining memberships.

• Survey older adults on meal options and satisfaction at the Senior Centers.

• Analyze and determine WIFI and computer accessibility at 15 Senior Centers.

City of Phoenix Age-Friendly Ad Hoc Committee members from District 1

Thelda Williams, Co-Chair, Councilwoman, City of Phoenix Jack Davis, Community Advocate, Deer Valley Senior Center member Sherry Dudek, Community Advocate, Helen Drake Senior Center member

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APPROVAL TO ACCEPT AND EXPEND A PHOENIX PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION DONATION FOR COLLEGE DEPOT AT PHOENIX PUBLIC LIBRARY The Phoenix Public Library Foundation has secured a donation in the amount of $400,000 from the Virginia G. Piper Charitable Trust to expand the space currently housing College Depot at Phoenix Public Library, incorporating a multi-functional space. College Depot at Phoenix Public Library programming has outgrown its current facility. Presently many programs, such as summer camps, train-the-trainer, and FAFSA sessions, have waiting lists and staff is having to host duplicative sessions of events and workshops due to the limited seating available. The Phoenix metropolitan area’s low-income families lack access to free ACT and SAT test preparation and tutoring. College Depot’s expansion would provide the space needed to launch a program to provide hundreds of valley youth with test prep and tutoring services. The multi-functional space would be equipped with workstations, smartboards, and the latest in information and communications technology. Research has shown that test prep and tutoring have a marked increase on students’ test scores. Through partnerships with local school districts and community-based organizations, including Phoenix Union High School District, Be A Leader Foundation, and the Boys and Girls Clubs of Metro Phoenix, students meeting a targeted demographic will be strategically referred to the program. In an effort to serve more teens and families, a larger multi-functional room is needed. The additional space would allow College Depot to launch an ACT/SAT tutoring program and to expand existing programs, such as summer camps, hands-on FAFSA workshops, High School Counselor Trainings, College Fairs and other college access related programming. This expansion will increase College Depot's reach by tripling the capacity for programs and training and increasing staff time efficiency. The space will also provide the opportunity to host youth events with community partners such as Be A Leader Foundation, College Success Arizona and Phoenix Union High School District.

WATER INFRASTRUCTURE WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT RESEARCH SPONSORSHIP Nationwide, water utilities have begun to address the challenge of aging infrastructure through collaborative action planning and greater financial investment visibility. A bigger challenge and area of opportunity facing water utilities is developing a skilled and diverse workforce to oversee, maintain, and manage this infrastructure for future decades. The water utility industry has a national workforce of approximately 700,000 employees in positions such as treatment plant operator, technician, electrician, and hydrologist. Due to retirements and employment shifts, the water workforce is facing a significant replacement gap. Nationally more than one-quarter of these employees must be replaced in the coming decade as water utilities seek a new generation of talent to fill the void. These workforce development needs are pushing water utilities to experiment with new approaches, share best practices, and expand a network of regional collaboration with public, private, and civic stakeholders.

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The Water Agency Leaders Alliance (WALA) has convened a group of water and wastewater leaders from across the country to address workforce challenges and opportunities. WALA has identified the need for further research to assist utilities in developing comprehensive actionable workforce strategies at the regional level. The research would build upon previous reports completed in 2014 by the Water Environment and Research Foundation and the Water Research Foundation. As a member of WALA, the Water Services Department has volunteered to sponsor a major applied research project with the Brookings Metropolitan Policy Program to frame regional infrastructure workforce challenges and the role water utilities play in supporting greater economic opportunity. The research will provide water utilities with a set of best practices that address regional barriers that may be common to areas across the country. Objectives of the 18-month research include: exploration of the specific occupations, skills, and career pathways crucial to bridge the sector's looming employment gap; clarifying a range of jobs available at the regional level; identifying labor pools; and exploring new development strategies to equip workers with the skills they need to succeed. The project will assume an 18-month timeline broken into three phases of research, engagement, and codification and dissemination of outcomes. The Water Services Department will request the Water Environment Research Foundation (WERF) furnish the Brookings Institution Metropolitan Policy Program with $100,000 for this effort. The Water Services Department is a member of WERF and directly benefits along with other member utilities from tailored collaboration research data. There are no anticipated costs to the City.

HOME ENERGY AUDIT PROGRAM In partnership with both local electric utilities (APS and SRP), the City will use $100,000 in approved U.S. Department of Energy funds to offer free home energy audits by licensed home performance experts to up to 1,000 Phoenix homeowners in the fall of 2017. The program will leverage an existing home energy audit incentive program and contractor network established by APS and SRP. The program goal is to educate residents on the most cost effective energy upgrades for their homes using the U.S. Department of Energy's Home Performance Analysis Software. The program will be primarily marketed by the utilities' contractor network. Program materials and energy audits will be offered in both English and Spanish. If this free, limited-time program results in increased use of utility incentive programs, the utilities have committed to continue to offer the free program region-wide on an ongoing basis.

MARGARET T. HANCE PARK MASTER PLAN IMPLEMENTATION DESIGN

SERVICES - PA75200553 The Parks, Arts, Education and Equality Subcommittee will recommend that the City Council authorize the City Manager, or his designee to enter into an agreement with Hargreaves Associates (New York) to provide design services and possible construction administration and observation services with special inspections in support of the Margaret T. Hance Park Master Plan Implementation project. Additionally, the subcommittee will recommend authorization for the City Controller to disburse all funds related to this item.

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Hargreaves Associates was chosen for this project using a qualifications-based selection process according to section 34-603 of the Arizona Revised Statutes (A.R.S.). Hargreaves Associates, the design consultant, is responsible for developing a Design Concept Report encompassing the Hance Park Master Plan Phase 1 (A&B). In addition, the consultant will provide design services for all components of the existing approved Hance Park Master Plan, including design refinement, design alternatives, design documentation (schematic, design development, final design, construction documents); geotechnical soil reporting; construction estimating; and bid assistance. The consultant will develop, document and implement the design for Margaret T. Hance Park. The redevelopment project site is under the jurisdiction of the Arizona Department of Transportation. The term of this contract is expected to be seven years. The estimated cost for the Design Concept Report is $5 million, which includes all subconsultants and reimbursable costs. Funding has been allocated to implement the first phase of the Hance Park Master Plan through the Phoenix Parks and Preservation Initiative (PPPI). Additional funding sources are anticipated through philanthropic investment and grants. Public outreach and community participation will be conducted on an as-needed basis.

FISCAL YEAR 2017-22 PUBLIC ART PLAN The ordinance establishing the City's Percent for Art Program was adopted in December 1986 and requires the Phoenix Arts and Culture Commission to submit an annual Public Art Plan in advance of each new fiscal year. The ordinance allows for 1 percent of funding from City Capital Improvement Program projects to be invested in public art to enhance the design and experience of public infrastructure, buildings and spaces. Here are projects identified for District 1:

Project Title Control Station 72 Project Number AR84900013 Location 47th Avenue and Pinnacle Peak Road Type of Project Design Team Commission Funding Source Wastewater Capital Program 2017-22 Budget $327,597 (non-GO Bonds)

Description: Arizona artist Kevin Berry has been commissioned to work with the engineering firm Brown/Caldwell to enhance the security and appearance of Control Station 72.

Project Title Deer Valley WTP Wall and Streetscape Project Number AR84850018 Location Dunlap Avenue, between 29th and 34th Avenues Type of Project Site-Specific Commission Funding Sources Street Transportation Capital Program 2017-22 Budget $21,867 (non-GO Bonds)

Description: Artist John Runnels (TX) has been commissioned to design enhancements for the security wall and streetscape along the Dunlap Avenue side of the Deer Valley Water Treatment Plant. The artist worked with students at Cortez High School, community residents and City staff to design streetscape enhancements, including landscaping and new transit shelters at existing bus stops in front of the water treatment plant wall on Dunlap Avenue.

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Project Title Happy Valley Road at I-17 Interchange Project Number AR63850018 Location Happy Valley Road at I-17 Type of Project Design Team Commission Funding Source Street Transportation Capital Program 2017-22 Budget $1,030,000 (non-GO Bonds)

Description: An Arizona artist will be commissioned to work with City departments, the community and the Arizona Department of Transportation to enhance the design of a planned retrofit of the interchange. The enhanced design will improve traffic flow and safety, and serve as north Phoenix gateway.

Project Title Skunk Creek Recreational Area Project Number AR70100007 Location Skunk Creek Landfill Type of Project Design Team Commission Funding Source Solid Waste Capital Program 2017-22 Budget $40,000 (non-GO Bonds)

Description: An Arizona artist will work with City departments to design recreational trails, shade structures and other enhancements at the Skunk Creek Landfill.

SUMMER READING TIME! - June 1 - August 1, 2017 Whatever projects you have planned for this summer, Phoenix Public Library has something for you. Free resources to help you learn… grow, connect, and create… Play the Summer Reading game and earn prizes! Join us for free and fun summer programs for the whole family! Summer is an exciting time at your library, so visit us for great books, special events and more… to help you build a better world!

For more information, please visit the Phoenix Public Library website here: http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/browse/Interest-Guides/Pages/Seasonal/Summer%20Reading/Summer-Reading-.aspx

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2017 LEGISLATIVE UPDATE Revenue and Taxes: HB 2011: Bonds; Levy; Net of Cash (Rep. Michelle Ugenti-Rita; Scottsdale) as introduced, eliminated the City’s redemption fund, which acts as a buffer against tax-rate volatility in the event property values sharply decline. Not only could this have led to a downgrading of the Phoenix credit rating, but in the future, if sufficient revenues aren’t collected in the secondary property tax category, the Mayor and Council would be faced with either raising property taxes or cutting programs. A settlement was achieved with the proponents, allowing Phoenix six years to draw down the redemption fund. The bill was signed by the Governor on April 28, 2017. HB 2064: Municipal Jet Fuel; Excise Tax (Rep. Michelle Ugenti-Rita; Scottsdale) received a “strike everything” amendment in the Senate Finance Committee on March 8, 2017, that limits the application of a municipal tax on jet fuel of amounts to not more than 10 million gallons purchased by each purchaser in each calendar year, and requires these revenues be in separate accounts for the exclusive expenditure for capital or operating costs of the airport, airport system or other local airport facilities that are owned or operated by the municipality and directly and substantially related to air transportation of passengers or property. A compromise was arrived at with a delayed enactment date of Nov. 30, 2017, granting City staff enough time to adjust to the shift of these revenues. HB 2064 was signed by the Governor on March 23, 2017. Public Safety: HB 2133: Correctional Facilities; Community Notification (Rep. Heather Carter; Cave Creek) creates procedures for establishment of a correctional facility. One of the new requirements is notification to the Arizona Legislature, local school boards, the county board of supervisors and to the City in which the facility is to be established. The bill also prescribes community hearings. This bill was introduced as the result of the creation of the Maricopa County Reentry Center in north Phoenix, which raised concerns of those in nearby neighborhoods. HB 2133 passed the House by a vote of 55-0 on May 10, 2017, and now awaits action by the Governor. HB 2159: Vehicle Impoundment; Release of Vehicles (Rep. Darin Mitchell; Goodyear) removes the requirement that the registered owner of a vehicle that was immobilized or impounded sign an agreement requiring a minimum 30-day impoundment for any future violation within one year. Currently, immobilized and impounded vehicles must be released to the registered owner if the person was not the driver upon immobilization or impoundment and signs an agreement requiring a minimum 30-day impoundment for any future violation within one year. The bill was amended, clarifying that the proposed statute only allows the release of commercial motor vehicles, street sweepers or heavy equipment to owners that were not the driver of the vehicle at the time of removal and either immobilization or impoundment. This bill was signed by the Governor on May 2, 2017. HB 2200: Community Notification; Form of Notice (Rep. Heather Carter; Cave Creek) permits law enforcement agencies to use social media, in addition to paper flyers, when notifying the community about the residency of registered sex offenders. This bill was introduced as a result of creation of the Maricopa County Reentry Center in north Phoenix. HB 2200 was signed by the Governor on April 4, 2017.

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Miscellaneous HB 2116: Municipal Zoning; Rezoning Protest (Rep. Bob Thorpe; Flagstaff) requires a three-fourths vote to approve a zoning change if 20 percent of the property owners by area and number in the zoning area file to protest the change. This bill was signed by the Governor on May 10, 2017. SB 1001: Civil Liability; Minors; Animals; Vehicle (Sen. John Kavanagh; Fountain Hills) creates legal protections for those who break into vehicles to save children and animals from injury or death. Although SB 1001 never received a hearing in the House Judiciary and Public Safety Committee, the language was added to HB 2494 and passed the House b y a vote of 35-20 on May 10, 2017. The bill is awaiting action by the Governor.

PHOENIX PLANNED MAJOR STREET RESTRICTIONS – UPDATED MAY 26TH, 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.

DISTRICT 1 NEWS:

THE OUTSTANDING YOUNG MAN AND YOUNG WOMAN (OYMYW) OF THE YEAR The Outstanding Young Man and Young Woman (OYMYW) of the Year program recognizes and honors the outstanding achievements of young people, enhances the perception of youth and raises community awareness of the positive contributions of youth. Each year, 16 high school students are selected as council district winners and recognized at an event, along with the teacher who inspired them the most. Each of the district winners receive a cash award. From the district winners, the two overall winners are announced and each will receive an additional cash award. Winners from each council district, and the citywide Young Man and Young Woman of the Year, were recognized at an event at the Phoenix Country Club on April 27th and in city publicity materials. District winners also will have an opportunity to participate in citywide programs and special appearances to promote youth issues.

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Award winners were chosen by city officials and members of the Phoenix Rotary 100 and Soroptimist International in Phoenix. The outstanding Young Woman for District 1 is Olivia Pribble from Sandra Day O’Connor High School.

Miss Pribble volunteers locally through her church in the kid’s ministry, at soccer tournaments, pet shelters, and has fundraised for the Arthritis Foundation and internationally through 1Mission. One of her favorite volunteer experiences is teaching soccer to children from Special Olympics. Her involvement with National Honor Society, The Society of Female Scholars, Freshman Mentors, and STEM Club has allowed her to continue her community service work and has taught her a great deal about being a good leader. She has already begun to prepare for her ten-year goal from now by participating in a program called “Scrubs” through the University of Arizona where she gets to learn more about medicine. In 10 years after completing medical school, Olivia sees herself in a residency

program where she will complete the next chapter on her road to becoming a physician at one of Arizona's great Universities. The outstanding Young Man for District 1 is Connor Majarucon (MA-HA-ROO-CON) from Greenway High School. Mr. Majarucon learned early on in his life the responsibility and accountability he wanted to set for himself. From the firsthand perspective of his parents, Connor learned what it meant to be self-sacrificing and strived to continue that throughout his life to serve not only his community, but also his family. His reliability and honesty has made him a strong leader in many different activities he has been involved with. As NHS President, NJROTC Commanding Officer, and Varsity Basketball Captain, Connor has continued to show his leadership skills and his activism in the community. He has organized canned food drives, walkathon events, and done over 500 hours of community service. In the future, Connor plans to attend the United States Naval Academy and commission as an officer into the Marine Corps. As an officer, he acknowledges his responsibility to not only lead others, but also account for their lives.

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GLENDALE UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT NEWS The Glendale Union High School District has officially completed another year of educating more than 15,500 students. This week, about 3,083 seniors graduated from the district. The class of 2017 received more than $79.3 million in scholarships, an increase of nearly $6 million more than the previous year! Students needing a transcript should contact their school to make a request or visit their school’s website for details

at http://www.guhsdaz.org/cms/One.aspx?portalId=754623&pageId=19997858. Personnel will review transcript requests made by phone each week during the summer. High school offices will be closed from June 5 through July 7 as teachers and administrators attend workshops and trainings to prepare for a successful new school year. Schools reopen to the public on July 10 with extended hours from 7 a.m. to 5p.m. Monday through Thursday. The District Office will implement extended summer hours from June 5 through July 13. Monday through Thursday the District Office is open from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Normal business hours will resume on July 17 at all locations. The first day of school is August 7. Summer School: Students have several opportunities to continue their learning this summer. The Summer School program is available as an in-classroom option or online for students to learn everything from algebra to biology to government and economics. Students can register today from 7:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., Tuesday from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. and 1 to 6 p.m. and also on Wednesday from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Summer School is also available to students living outside of the district; please take your school transcript with you when you register for courses. Summer School begins June 5. Registration takes place at the Online Learning Academy, 4530 W. Northern Ave., Glendale. Call 623-435-7300 for more information.

WASHINGTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT NEWS Chaparral Elementary won the WESD “Be Cool, Come to School” attendance cup thanks to excellent student attendance! As a result, the entire student body was treated to an awesome BMX stunt presentation, popsicles and four students won a new bike! The “Be Cool, Come to School … Every Day, On Time” campaign began in WESD three years ago. This year three schools participated: Chaparral, Shaw Butte and Washington. By tracking attendance data for the school year and comparing to last year, Chaparral had the best student attendance! Each school received four bicycles, courtesy of local Walmart stores, to give away to students with the best attendance each quarter. In addition, all three schools received

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fun incentives and prizes like tickets to Diamondbacks, Suns, Rattlers and Coyotes games, as well as coupons for various businesses and restaurants. Attendance is an important factor in student success. The WESD is proud to announce the sponsorship of the 2017 Summer Food Service Program for Children. The program is available at multiple school sites. Breakfast and lunch are available free to all children 18 years of age and under. This program is made possible through the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Food and Nutrition Services Program, which believes that good nutrition is vital to educational success. This program helps children get the nutrition they need to learn, play, and grow throughout the summer months when they are out of school. All WESD children are eligible. Please note: there will be no meal service on Monday, May 29 (Memorial Day) and Tuesday, July 4 (Fourth of July). For more information, contact the WESD Nutrition Services Department at 602-896-5235. Meals will be provided at the sites and times in District 1 as follows:

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DEER VALLEY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT Deer Valley Unified School District is holding a Goodbye Reception for retiring Superintendent Dr. James R. Veitenheimer. Join us on June 22 from 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. in the Governing Board Room at 20402 N. 15th Ave. Everyone is invited to stop by! The following locations will be offering free breakfast and lunch meals this summer. Any child 18 years and younger may eat for free. There are no income or registration requirements.

Constitution Elementary School – 18440 15th Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85023 June 5 – July 20, 2017 (Monday – Thursday) Breakfast: 8:00 – 9:00 AM Lunch: 11:30 AM – 12: Paseo Hills Elementary School – 3302 W. Louise Dr., Phoenix, AZ 85027 May 30 – July 28, 2017 (Monday – Friday) Breakfast: 8:00 – 9:00 AM Lunch: 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM Deer Valley Middle School – 21100 N. 27th Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85027 June 5 – June 29, 2017 (Monday – Thursday) Breakfast: 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM Lunch: 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM Beuf Community Center – 3435 W. Pinnacle Peak Rd., Phoenix, AZ 85027 May 30 – August 4, 2017 (Monday – Friday) Breakfast: 9:00 – 9:30 AM Lunch: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Deer Valley Community Center – 2001 W. Wahalla Ln., Phoenix, AZ 85027 June 5 – August 4, 2017 (Monday – Friday) Breakfast: 8:00 AM – 8:30 AM Lunch: 11:30 AM – 12:00 PM

• All meals include an entrée, fruit, vegetables and cold milk. A monthly menu will be posted in the cafeteria.

• Adult breakfast ($1.50) and lunch ($3.00) meals will also be available.

• Please visit our website for the latest information at www.dvusd.org and click on the Food & Nutrition page. You may also email us at nutrition@dvusd.org or call us at 623-445-5165.

This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

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CITY MANAGER’S REPORT:

Economic Development & Education Community and Economic Development staff attended a live demonstration of the Arizona Connected Vehicle Consortium (AZCV) Test Bed at 39510 N. Gavilan Peak Parkway, Anthem. Members of the AZCV include: The U of A; United States Department of Transportation; ADOT; Maricopa Department of Transportation; and the MCDOT SmartDrive Program. The AZCV Test Bed is one of seven in the United States, and has been operational in Anthem since 2012. It currently has 11 signalized intersections equipped with dedicated short-range communications radios with field test capabilities for multi-modal users including passenger cars, freight vehicles, emergency, transit and pedestrian applications. Public Transit representatives will be working with the AZCV to deploy the technology in Phoenix. Deployment of this advanced technology throughout Greater Phoenix is targeted for 2020. The 20-story, 320-room Luhr’s City Center Residence Inn / Marriott hotel at 132 S. Central Ave. is open for business under a temporary certificate of occupancy while Planning and Development staff completes final inspections. The dual-brand urban hotel is split between Courtyard by Marriott in the lower 120 rooms and Residence Inn by Marriott in the 200 upper rooms. The two chains will share the lobby and other amenities, such as the fourth-floor pool, fitness center, lounge, business center, restaurant and more than 6,000 square feet of meeting space. Final inspections are complete except Civil, pending the contractor’s completion of final requirements. Planning staff is leading a workshop that will identify next steps for implementation of the Walkable Urban Code in the Eastlake-Garfield Transit Oriented Development (TOD) District. Step One will be to initiate and adopt a General Plan Amendment to identify the District as a Walkable Urban Neighborhood on the General Plan Map. Step two will be to incorporate character area standards and performance standards for bonus heights into the Walkable Urban Code for the District. Additionally, a request will be initiated for designation of Eastlake Park with Historic Preservation-Landmark status. Step three will be identification of a process for property owners to voluntarily request rezoning to the Walkable Urban Code, without fee, for a defined period of time.

Neighborhoods and Livability On May 13, Neighborhood Services staff coordinated the kickoff of the 2017 Neighborhood Leadership Studio. This year, all neighborhood organizations listed in the Neighborhood Notification database were invited to submit an application to participate in the program. Eight groups throughout the City were selected, and approximately 35 residents participated in the first session of training. Workshops included: Creating an Organization, Leading Your Neighborhood, Engaging Your Neighbors, and Finding Your Vision. Participants will continue with a second day of training on May 20. On May 25, Neighborhood Services staff and Casey Blais, Attorney with Burch and Cracchiolo, will lead a class exploring the successes of NSD’s Abatement Lien Program in recovering past due abatement liens and foreclosing on vacant and abandoned homes throughout Phoenix. The class will be held at the Phoenix Airport Hilton Garden Inn as part of a Local Law from Start to Finish seminar.

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Scheidt & Bachmann has completed changes to the Public Transit Fare Collection System that will eliminate the current $2 charge for passes purchased on board buses and extend the transit day expiration from 12 a.m. to 3 a.m. The changes have been successfully tested and deployed for pilot testing on 18 buses. Changes are scheduled to be effective on June 1 for all regional fleets.

Social Services Delivery Housing Department staff recently met with a representative from St. Mary’s Food Bank to coordinate the Summer Feeding Program. St. Mary’s Food Bank will provide two meals a day over the summer break at Luke Krohn, Sidney P. Osborn, Foothills, Harmon Library, and the Vernell Coleman Youth Center. Through the identified sites, youth from seven housing sites will have access to free and healthy meals over the summer break, reducing the summer nutrition gap for public housing youth. The program will begin June 5 and end July 28. Housing Department staff will host and coordinate daily activities at Luke Krohn and Sidney P. Osborn which will include: computer classes, youth yoga, With Every Heartbeat is Life, nutrition education and training, and reading programs and activities. Human Services and Communications Office staff worked with KJZZ Senior Field Correspondent Christina Estes to guide the development of a five-part series on homelessness, which aired on the local NPR station this week. The goal of the series is to engage the community in conversation about homelessness through an in-depth look at the effects of this issue and what is being done to address it locally. The series can be found at http://kjzz.org/homeless. May 22-23 Cities of Service is hosting its annual convening of cohort cities in Downtown Phoenix. This gathering will include chief service officers and chief resilience officers from cities in the U.S. and U.K. participating in the organization’s Love Your Block, Leadership and Resilience AmeriCorps grant programs. Phoenix is the only City in the cohort of more than 200 cities too receive all three of these grants simultaneously. Community and Economic Development Director Christine MacKay and Chief Service Officer Michael Hammett will host a tour on Monday afternoon, visiting Mayo Clinic, Galvanize and T-Gen.

Infrastructure The May 2017 issue of Green Living magazine includes an article titled “Land Recycling is the Ultimate in Sustainable Development” that features the Fifth Street and Buckeye Road Redevelopment Project completed in April. The article discusses the collaboration of many agencies and the private sector to resolve many complex challenges at the 10-acre brownfield site, which resulted in 171,000 square feet of industrial warehouse space. On May 5, Water Services staff led a tour of the Tres Rios Wetlands for 29 attendees of the U.S. Forest Service International Seminar on Watershed Management. These seminars encourage Natural resource management professionals from around the world to deliberate and problem solve for issues related to unique areas of natural resources management. Countries represented by this year’s participants included: Afghanistan, Cote D’Ivoire, Georgia, Ghana, India, Indonesia, Kenya, Kyrgyz Republic, Lebanon, Mexico, Nepal, Senegal, South Africa, Tanzania, the United States, Uzbekistan, and Zambia.

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SAFETY REMINDER - Never leave a child, or pet inside an unattended vehicle!

On a day that is just 72 degrees Fahrenheit, the temperature inside a car can increase by 30 to 40 degrees in an hour, and 70% of this increase occurs the first 30 minutes. Heat stroke may occur when body temperature passes 104 degrees Fahrenheit. That overwhelms the brain's temperature control, causing symptoms such as dizziness, disorientation, agitation, confusion, sluggishness, seizure, loss of consciousness, and/or death.

Distractions such as talking on the phone can cause some people to forget their kids in the car. Try to eliminate things that draw your attention away from your child. Another tip is to keep a

stuffed animal in the car seat when your child is not with you. When you place your child in the car seat, place the stuffed animal in the front seat with you as a reminder that someone is in the back!

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PHOENIX PARKS AND RECREATION – Summer Pickleball Locations

INDOOR GYM COURTS Rec Pass is required for Gym use Deer Valley Community Center 2001 W Wahalla Ln 602-495-3735 4 courts Starting June 6th Tues & Thurs 12:00pm-2:00pm Goelet A. C. Beuf Community Center 3435 W Pinnacle Peak Rd 602-534-4754 4 Courts June 20th 9:00am-1:00pm July 13th 9:00am-1:00pm Paradise Valley Community Center 17402 N. 40th St 602-495-3777 4 Courts Mon 6:00pm-8:45pm Pecos Community Center 17010 S 48th St 602-495-5500 3 Courts Mon & Wed 3:00pm-5:00pm Sunnyslope Community Center 802 E Vogel Ave 602-262-6661 3 Courts Mon & Thurs 6:00pm-8:45pm Washington Activity Center 2240 W Citrus Way 602-262-6971 4 Courts Mon 6:00pm-8:45pm & Sat 10am-1pm (Starting June 10th)

NEW OUTDOOR COURTS 25 new dedicated pickleball courts planned for build out this year!!! At Paseo Highlands Park (6), Rose Mofford Sports Complex (3) and Pecos Park (16) SHARED USE COURTS Outdoor tennis courts at the following 5 parks have been approved as shared tennis & pickleball courts until the 25 new outdoor courts are built. Temporary pickleball lines are allowed at these 5 parks:

Solano Park – 5625 N 17th Ave LaPradera Park – 6830 N 39th Ave Dynamite Park – 4450 E Dynamite Nevitt Park – 6815 S 44thWay Pecos Park – 17010 S 48th St For temporary lines, please use only

• Rubber throw down lines

• Sidewalk chalk

• Removable tape (can be left on the court after play)

Adult Rec Pass

1 Day-$2 Resident Year Pass-$20

Non-Resident Year Pass-$40

OUTDOOR COURTS Rec Pass is not required for outdoor courts. Encanto Sports Complex 2121 N 15th Ave 602-261-8443 3 Courts temporary nets provided Open daily from 6:00am-10:00pm *Staffed 5:00pm-10:00pm daily equipment check out available with a Rec Pass during this time only Telephone Pioneers of America Park 1946 W Morningside Dr 602-495-3735 4 Courts with permanent nets Open daily from 5:30am-10:00p Western Star Park 4425 E Western Star Blvd 602-262-6111 2 Courts using existing tennis nets Open Daily 5:30am-10:00pm

Youth Rec Pass 1 Day-$1

Resident Year Pass-$5 Non-Resident Year Pass-$10

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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

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