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May 6th, 2016

DISTRICT 1 NEWS & EVENTS:

DISTRICT 1 COMMUNITY BREAKFAST The next breakfast will be on Friday, May 27th, 2016 at the Radisson Hotel Phoenix North, located at 10220 N Metro Pkwy E, Phoenix, AZ 85051. Breakfast begins at 7:30 a.m. and the speaker starts at around 7:45 a.m. We are working on finalizing the details for this month’s speaker and more information will be available in the coming newsletters.

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 and in city publicity materials. District winners also will have an opportunity to participate in citywide programs and special appearances to promote youth issues. Award winners were chosen by city officials and members of the Phoenix Rotary 100 and Soroptimist International in Phoenix. District 1 Outstanding Young Man and Young Woman Award recipients are:

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Yash Patel, a Sandra Day O'Connor High School student, founded Project Fresh Start to educate the community about, and raise money for, Syrian refugees. He is planning a career in finance. Yash was also chosen as citywide Young Man of the Year for having founded Project Fresh Start to educate the community about, and raise money for, Syrian refugees. He is planning a career in finance. Tequasia Harris, a Washington High School student, was awarded for her involvement with community food banks and tutoring. She is planning a career in criminology.

WASHINGTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT NEWS

The Academic Support Programs Department, in conjunction with the Teacher Education Program at Glendale Community College, was recently awarded with the Dr. Paul M. Pair Innovation of the Year Award! Their collaborative program was one of 12 finalists in the Maricopa County Community College District (MCCD) for the award. This is the first time that GCC has won this honor! Three years ago when funding opportunities were limited, the team in Academic Support

Programs began searching for innovative ways to provide sustainable after-school academic enrichment programming. The Teacher Education Program at GCC became a primary partner in this plan and since then has provided more than 300 interns to teach after-school classes, which have benefited more than 1,600 WESD students. WESD students are introduced to “real live” college students who serve as role models for college and career readiness. The Academic Support Programs Department recently celebrated and acknowledged all of the interns in the program, not only from GCC, but Grand Canyon University, Arizona State University and Northern Arizona University, at an ice cream social before the April 28 Governing Board meeting. Congratulations to the Academic Support Programs team! Fifty-four teachers graduated from the BEGIN (Beginning Educators Growing in Knowledge) Program May 2, successfully completing a program that focuses on the assimilation of teachers new to the profession through peer support and training opportunities. The teachers were honored at a special reception that included congratulatory speeches from Governing Board President Aaron Jahneke, Governing Board Vice President Clorinda Graziano, Superintendent Dr. Paul Stanton and the Director of Professional Development, Dr. Maggie Westhoff. BEGIN is one of the longest running "teacher/mentor" programs in Arizona, celebrating its 29th anniversary this year. BEGIN enhances the new teachers' ability to provide education that prepares students for the challenges of our increasingly diverse community and a changing society. BEGIN was initially a one-year program, but due to increased interest by teachers, became a multiple-year program in 1996. More than 2,000 Valley educators have graduated from the BEGIN program; many of

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them continue to teach in the Washington District. Others have gone on to successful careers as teachers and administrators in the Washington District as well as other Valley school districts. Congratulations to this year’s group of graduates! Nearly 550 fifth and sixth grade boys and girls tested their speed, strength and endurance at the annual WESD Greg Lucas Track and Field Meet Saturday, April 30 at Thunderbird High School. The student athletes competed in shot put, running long jump, softball throw, 100-meter dash, 400-meter dash and the mile. Medals were awarded to the top three finishers in each category, and ribbons were awarded to students who finished in fourth through eighth place. A big thank you to all of the coaches who volunteered their time to ensure students had the opportunity to participate in this annual event. We also want to thank all of the principals, teachers, parents, grandparents, siblings and friends for cheering on their student athletes! WESD is proud of our students and their commitment to physical fitness and friendly competition!

Fiber Arts~ “Stories Written in Fabric not Words” The Ocotillo Chapter NSDAR will hold its next meeting and program on Saturday, May 14th, 2016 at 9:30 AM. The guest speaker, Jean Doig, with Lacy Ladies of Arizona, will present

a program on Fiber Arts. Jean is a Master Lace Maker, Designer, Teacher, Journeyman level Weaver and does Quilting, Needlepoint, Embroidery, Knitting and Crochets. Fiber art materials consists of natural or synthetic fiber and other components such as fabric or yarn, with techniques, vocabularies and the manual labor on the part of the artist/maker. Did the artist/maker materials be used simply for works’ significances and or aesthetic value or a needed utility within the home? Remember visits to grandmother’s house and a quilt on every bed and how glad you were to have one on your bed on those cold winter nights, purely for utility purposes. However, in the summer the quilt was nicely folded at the foot of the bed and became an aesthetic value for its beauty. Lastly, the quilt became an heirloom something to past along for future generations and the sentimental value held above the aesthetics or utility value. When did fiber artwork become fine art? In the 1990’s for the first time, quilts were hung on the wall and treated as art. Now, you can visit museums across the country to see fiber arts displayed and attend national and international level fiber art competitions and let’s not forget state fairs. Fiber arts express the artist/maker feelings, the times in which the artist/maker lived or is living, patriotic flurry, political forum, and social values. Fiber arts and the materials the artist/maker uses is a story written in fabrics and not words and a view of our countries historic past and future. Sources: The Descriptive Challenges of Fiber Art by Lois F. Lunin.

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The National Society Daughters of the American Revolution was founded in 1890 to promote patriotism, preserve American history, and support better education for our nation's children. Its members are descended from the patriots who won American independence during the Revolutionary War. With more than 177,000 members in approximately 3,000 chapters worldwide, DAR is one of the World's largest and most active service organizations. To learn more about the work of today's DAR, visit http://www.dar.org or contact Willine Evans at willineevans@gmail.com and 623-551-3764.

CITY NEWS & EVENTS

UPCOMING PUBLIC CITY MEETINGS • Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee Meeting – Tuesday, May 10th, 2016 at 9:00 a.m. in Assembly Rooms A, B, and C, Phoenix City Hall, 200 West Washington Street.

• City Council Policy Session – Tuesday, May 10th, 2016 at 2:30 p.m. in Phoenix City Council Chamber, 200 West Jefferson Street.

• Public Safety and Veterans Subcommittee Meeting – Wednesday, May 11th, 2016 at 9:00 a.m. in Assembly Rooms A, B, and C, Phoenix City Hall, 200 West Washington Street.

• Zoning Adjustment Hearing – Thursday, May 12th, 2016 at 9:00 a.m. in Assembly Room C, Phoenix City Hall, 200 West Washington Street.

• North Gateway and Rio Vista Village Planning Committee Meeting – Thursday, May 12th, 2016 at 6:00 p.m. in Classroom 101 in the Goelet Beuf Community Center, 3435 West Pinnacle Peak Road.

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.

“ON YOUR MARK, GET SET…READ” THIS SUMMER AT

PHOENIX PUBLIC LIBRARY The summer means fun, free and fascinating things to do at all 17 Phoenix Public Library locations. Participate in the annual Summer Reading Program, June 1 – August 1. Kids, teens and adults can read at least 20 minutes a day and track reading success to earn prizes and avoid summer learning loss. Staying in town this summer? Download a favorite book or movie, check out a Culture Pass to local attractions like the Arizona

Science Center, Desert Botanical Gardens or Phoenix Art Museum, or come to the library to take a class. Plus, have fun with a “Wild Rumpus” to celebrate 50 years of Maurice Sendak: Where the Wild Things Are. For more information, visit http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/ or call 602-262-4636.

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SSSSPIDERSPIDERSPIDERSPIDERS It seems each evening, I go out to my back yard and find new lizards and more spring-time creatures showing up at the patio lights. Fortunately, I have not seen too many spiders, but I am sure they are starting to arrive; if they have not already. Scripps Media, Inc. provided an article about eight must-know black widow facts that you can see later in the newsletter… Be sure to check those potential hiding spaces now that the weather is warming up and some of our “neighbors” are arriving on the scene. Please visit the MedLine Plus website for detailed information about the spider and about black widow bites here:

https://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/002858.htm If you or someone you are with is bitten, call your local emergency number (such as 911) or the National Poison Control Center at 1-800-222-1222. Or, go straight to the nearest hospital emergency room.

CITY NEWS

UPDATE ON THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE FIRST RESPONDER

TRAUMATIC INCIDENT SUPPORT AND RESPONSE TASK FORCE RECOMMENDATIONS In November 2014, the Phoenix City Manager formed the First Responder Traumatic Incident Support and Response Task Force to inventory existing city programs and training for first responders dealing with traumatic incidents and compare them to best practices in the field. The Task Force met in the subsequent months and identified gaps in the programs and recommended changes to better support employees. In July 2015, the Task Force issued a report identifying 17 recommendations. In September 2015, an Implementation Team was formed, which is comprised of representatives from all labor associations, the City Human Resources Department (HR), and specialty units within the Police Department to include EAU, the Training Bureau, the Professional Standards Bureau (PSB), Police HR, and the Legal Unit. The Team assigned the 17 Task Force recommendations to specific work units or details best suited to coordinate implementation. The Implementation Team meets twice per month. To date, the following three recommendations have been met.

• Recommendation #5 – Change the City Report of Injury Form to contain “Psychological”

under “Type of Injury” to cover Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). This form was

changed.

• Recommendation #7 - Expand staffing in the Police Employee Assistance Unit (EAU).

Two more detectives and a dedicated sergeant were added to the EAU. Also, a dedicated

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lieutenant was recently added to provide management and direction of the Unit. The squad

is now comprised of a lieutenant, sergeant and four detectives.

• Recommendation #10 - Include in officer-involved shooting procedures a mandatory

second post incident total wellness screening 30 days after the incident. The process has

been changed and now includes a second screening on the officer-involved checklist.

The remaining recommendations are at various stages of completion. In addition to the Task Force recommendations, the Implementation Team recommended a mental health professional be hired specifically for the Police Department to complement the services currently being offered to employees. This is a practice conducted in several other law enforcement agencies. The Implementation Team researched this item and determined it to be a viable option for the Police Department. Subsequently, a new position for a Police Psychologist was approved and a Classification and Compensation process was recently completed. The final core function requirements are currently being evaluated by the Implementation Team and are expected to conclude in early March, after which recruitment for the position will begin. Prior to the release of the Task Force report, the Police Chief began implementing changes within the Police Department to promote employee wellness. Initial efforts involved the incorporation of various classes into the 2015-16, 40-hour police training module that every sworn employee must attend. Additionally, the Police Chief expanded the Department’s EAU to better support all Police Department employees and their families (later determined to coincide with Recommendation #7 in the Task Force report). One important responsibility of the EAU is facilitating the Department’s Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM) Program, which provides a controlled setting for employees to vent stress and feelings that occur as a result of a critical incident. In the critical incident that occurred February 23, in Northwest Phoenix for example, the EAU was instrumental in coordinating immediate support for the involved sworn and civilian employees. Post incident, the EAU also coordinated several de-briefing sessions for these employees. These are confidential, structured group meetings facilitated by a CISM member and a mental health professional where participants can share their reactions to the high-stress incident and vent their emotions. The EAU is continuing to assist these employees with referrals and other available resources through the City’s Employee Assistance Program to aid in their well-being. This is one of many critical incident examples where the EAU is instrumental in providing needed assistance and resources to aid employees.

CITY OF PHOENIX LAUNCHES PROCUREPHX It’s a new and better way to do business with the city. Gone are the days of trying to figure out what services the city needs by searching for projects to bid on. With procurePHX, local and national companies will now have a more efficient way of discovering the opportunities that the city of Phoenix has to offer. This week, the city’s Finance department launched procurePHX. From big businesses to the mom and pop shops, all companies have a chance to do business with the city. They just need to register online and tell the city about what they offer. When the city has a need for goods or services in those areas, procurePHX will alert those registered companies instantly and electronically.

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The system also provides for a better checks and balances system when it comes to paying vendors. “procurePHX will save the city money by ensuring that what the city is paying its vendors actually matches what we should be paying based on the contract,” said Phoenix City Councilman Bill Gates, Chairman of the city’s Finance, Efficiency, Economy and Sustainability Committee. “For example, if a contract states that the vendor is responsible for paying for the shipping of products, procurePHX will not allow the city to pay for it even if it’s included in the invoice.” The system also requires city purchasing staff to use uniform procedures, allowing for better analysis of spending and trends which the city hopes will result in savings. “With procurePHX, the process is streamlined. The city can be more efficient and strategic about what we buy and what we pay,” said Denise Olson, Chief Finance Officer for the city of Phoenix.

For additional information, please see the link to procurePHX here: https://www.phoenix.gov/procure

PARKS AND RECREATION UPCOMING REGISTRATION DATES Saturday, April 23 at 10:30 a.m., is the start of registration for summer programs, including day camps, and can be done through the Activenet.com registration website. Class offerings are viewable now and residents can create a “wish list” prior to when registration goes live online. https://apm.activecommunities.com/phoenix Thursday, April 28 at 6:30 p.m., is the start of registration for swimming lessons and other aquatics programs, and also can be done and viewed in advance through the Activenet.com registration website. This is the department’s most popular activity, and lessons at the city’s 29 public pools quickly fill up.

STEM + ABC’S = A CHILD’S SUCCESS

Science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) skills are necessary to succeed in today’s workforce. STEM related jobs are growing three-times faster than non-STEM fields. Research shows that kids spend less than 20% of their waking hours in school each year, making out of school learning experiences very important. Phoenix Public Library offers a wide range of engaging, hands-on STEM learning programs for toddlers to teens. Preschoolers are introduced to math and science concepts in Discovery or Baby Brain Times. We have Lego groups, coding classes,

and builder clubs for school age kids. Teens can build robots and design items on 3-DPrinters. Phoenix Public Library STEM programs get children excited about these topics and help them build real-life skills. Visit one of our 17 locations or, for more information, go to http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/.

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MANDAN STREET FLOOD CONTROL PROJECT Mandan Street is located on the south side of South Mountain Park / Preserve. There are 21 homes along Mandan Street that share a property line with the Preserve. During large rain events, several of these homes have experienced severe flood damage. The Flood Control District of Maricopa County (FCDMC) has been conducting a regional study called the Ahwatukee Foothills Area Drainage Master Study / Plan. As part of that study, resources have been made available to study the Mandan Street area in greater detail. Because of the regularity of the flooding that occurs at Mandan Street, FCDMC has worked with the Streets Transportation Department and the Parks and Recreation Department to reach a design solution that would lessen the effect of the flooding while also minimizing negative impacts to South Mountain Park. A series of public meetings took place with Mandan Street residents from May 2015 through February 2015. Multiple flood mitigation options were considered ranging from large basins within South Mountain Park to purchasing and removing homes to taking no action. Parks and Recreation staff worked closely with staff from the Phoenix Streets Transportation Department and the FCDMC as well as the design consultants in order to reduce impacts on South Mountain Park and help mitigate the flooding that periodically occurs. There are two options that are mutually acceptable to both the Mandan Street residents and the Parks and Recreation Department based on feedback received. Those two options both consist of a low flood wall and a concrete maintenance apron that would allow sediment to be periodically removed after flood events. Alternative 1 is recommended as it is the least impactful to South Mountain Park/ Preserve. Alternative 2 has more grading impact into the Preserve; however, it is also acceptable. Funding of all improvements will be by the Flood Control District of Maricopa County and the Street Transportation Department. A FEMA grant is being applied for to help with funding needs as well.

NON-PROFIT FACILITY UPDATE – TOVREA CASTLE Tovrea Castle at Carraro Heights (5025 E. Van Buren Street) is one of 33 Phoenix Points of Pride. Each Point of Pride was selected through an election process of over 40,000 residents who voted for favorite destinations and resources. The three-tier wedding cake-style Phoenix landmark was constructed in 1931 and is visible from the Loop 202. Voters approved bond funding in 1989, 2001, and 2006 to restore the building and purchase surrounding parcels in the now 44-acre park. The City has also received funding from Arizona State Parks, the Heritage Fund, the Arizona Department of Transportation, private donations, grant awards, and the Phoenix Parks and Preserve Initiative. The 501(c)(3) Tovrea Carraro Society (TCS) has operated Tovrea Castle at Carraro Heights since November, 2011. TCS docents provide guided regularly scheduled and special tours of the cactus gardens and interior of the castle with historical background of the builder and former owners. TCS actively markets the castle and tours via its web site. During 2015, close to 4,300 individual guests visited and over 350 regular tours were

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given for a total of 12,888 guest hours on the property. During last year 450 individuals beautified the grounds during 20 Community Garden Days. Over 520 guests enjoyed 10 special events at the Castle. Volunteers are recruited and receive training by TCS including onboarding, supervising, monitoring and reward programs. TCS volunteers provided over 67,700 service hours in 2015 maintaining the cactus garden and desert flora on the property and cleaning the interior rooms and exhibits. Revenue from contributions, gift shop sales and tours totaled over $130,000 in 2015, and were used for operating expenses.

BLOCK 23 DEVELOPMENT UPDATE Block 23 is a part of the original townsite for Phoenix. The original use was as a public plaza. Over the years, the City sold the land for commercial uses, which eventually became the former JC Penny store and the Fox Theater. As the City grew and needs changed, the block was reacquired by the City; the JC Penny building was occupied by City staff, and the Fox Theater was redeveloped into the public transit bus station. The 1990s saw another significant change in land use from government use back to the private sector. In December 1991, the City and Barron Collier Company entered into a development agreement that included transfer of development rights and land between the City, Barron Collier and the Federal Government. In summary, the City received land that created Steele Indian School Park, the Federal Government received lands in Florida, and Barron Collier received land at the corner of Indian School Road and Central Avenue and development rights to two blocks in downtown Phoenix. Barron Collier and Opus West developed the first of the two blocks in downtown into the Collier Center. However, Barron Collier has not developed Block 23. In June of 2007, the City, Barron Collier and RED Development moved forward to develop the vacant parking lots and Patriots Park site, which is now known as CityScape. The CityScape Development Agreement detailed specific roles for the two development groups with RED Development constructing Block 77 and Block 22, between 1st Avenue and 1st Street and Washington and Jefferson Streets, and Barron Collier Company, described as Phoenix CityScape Investments Inc., developing Block 23. While RED Development was successful in developing their portion of CityScape into the high-rise, mixed-use project open today, Block 23 was not developed. Block 23 has been home to several major special event activities such as Super Bowl Central, staff remains focused on fostering ongoing economic growth and investment in the very heart of downtown Phoenix, while acknowledging current market economics. With the recent announcement that RED Development has received a commitment for a grocery store, staff has been working to pursue a dense, high-rise, mixed development on Block 23. In collaboration with RED Development, efforts are in progress to amend the business terms of the existing agreement to develop a high-rise, mixed-use project should RED Development acquire Phoenix CityScape Investments Inc. development rights to Block 23 from Barron Collier. A number of issues have been identified on the site including the fact that the former JC Penny building contained an underground parking structure that included a bomb shelter. While this structure was appropriate for the construction at the time, any new development on the block will require the demolition

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and excavation of that structure. An additional unique challenge with this site is that, with the excavation of the garage, there will be archeological requirements. This is due to the location of this project being on the original townsite and a site likely to require archaeological investigation. With the adoption of the Downtown Code in the Zoning Ordinance along with the other policies and plans such as Complete Streets and the Tree and Shade Master Plan, there are many site design and accessibility challenges to a block that has major streets on all four sides. One example is defining how to activate ground-floor space, while still creating the necessary pedestrian, commercial, vehicular, and service/delivery entry and exists. Staff provided a presentation of the challenges and opportunities of Block 23. RED Development will provide a presentation of planning and conceptual design elements associated with their proposed development of the block. The discussion continues.

AGREEMENT WITH VOLARIS AIRLINES UNDER THE AIR SERVICE MARKETING PROGRAM The Air Service Marketing Program was approved by the Phoenix City Council in July 2015 to allow for marketing support of certain new nonstop routes. In May 2016, Volaris Airlines will begin nonstop service two times per week to Culiacan, Mexico, which makes the airline eligible for marketing reimbursements under the Air Service Marketing Program of up to $150,000 to promote the route. The route will generate new revenue to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport consisting of airline rental fees, Airport parking fees, and concessions revenue. According to the Airport’s most recent economic impact study from 2011, each passenger from Mexico spends an average of $1,700 per trip with a total overall spending impact of $42 million per year. Volaris flew 19,750 passengers to Phoenix in 2015. All international flights created a total economic impact of $3 billion per year within the Phoenix region.

“LANGUAGE OF LIGHT” AT CHOLLA LIBRARY – A PUBLIC ART

MAINTENANCE PRIORITY

“Language of Light,” a structurally integrated piece of art at the Cholla Library, is identified as one of the

Public Art Maintenance Priorities for fiscal year 2015-2016. Celebrating the southwestern sun, two kinetic

light sculptures transform sunlight, through heliostats and vacuum coated mirrors, into all the colors of the

spectrum, playing chromatic images across the interior walls of the building. The work has experienced some

functional failures and the Phoenix Office of Arts and Culture has been working to facilitate the needed

repairs.

Here is a report from 9/29/14 - The work has multiple elements integrated into the architecture of the library's

first and second floor. The heliostats are not functioning. Two mirrors are attached to the spanning beams

on the second floor and involve electrical components. There are two additional components secured to the

ceiling of the ground floor. One is a heliostat and has electrical components. The other is a mirror. An

additional unit with heliostat is attached to the top of the building's front exterior facade. The mirrors are

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physically in good shape. The electrical /mechanical engineering is not working, and has a history of failure.

None of the two heliostats is working. The sculpture on the first floor stopped functioning at least two years

ago. The retrofit for that sculpture, according to Dora, cost approximately $10,000, which was paid to Joe

McShane. Limited funds prevent the repair of the sculpture on the second floor, which has not functioned

for more than 15 years. Previous, undated entry by Dora Hernandez: Due to a library renovation, first floor

heliostat was moved to a new area in 2005 and entire project restored.

As of August 2015, Public Works has fixed the output mechanisms of both heliostats but the sensor input is

not being triggered by normal sunlight. The Issue identified is the deterioration of the light sensors. Arts and

Culture is currently contacting the artist to figure out how to retrofit with new sensor technology. All of the

repairs are to be completed this year.

CITY MANAGER’S REPORT

LEGISLATIVE Federal On April 19, the Senate voted 95-3 to pass H.R. 636, its Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) reauthorization bill, which includes Sen. McCain and Flake’s language requiring the FAA to consult with airports before changing flightpaths. The bill now goes to the House, where it more than likely faces an uphill battle. House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Chairman Bill Shuster has not shown any sign of backing down from his idea of privatizing air traffic control through the creation of an Air Traffic Control corporation, which was not included in the Senate-passed FAA reauthorization bill.

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & EDUCATION A 28-member delegation composed of Phoenix Sister Cities’ commission members, Phoenix Sister Cities Hermosillo Committee members, and Phoenix business community leaders visited Hermosillo, Mexico, April 26 to 28. The visit coincides with the 40th anniversary of the Phoenix/Hermosillo Sister Cities affiliation. An economic Memorandum of Understanding outlining future areas of business cooperation that was negotiated between the respective Community and Economic Development Departments of each city was signed. Planning and Development Department staff are conducting rough electrical, plumbing, deck nail and grout inspections at Broadstone Arts District Apartments located at 202 E. McDowell Road. The 280-unit, six-story apartment building site consists of two four-story residential buildings with two levels of sub-surface parking below grade. The New York City Dance Alliance (NYCDA) Competition will be held at the Phoenix Convention Center on April 29 to May 1. NYCDA leads the industry in offering professional weekend conventions, including classes and competitions. More than 500 attendees are estimated.

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NEIGHBORHOODS AND LIVABILITY Office of Arts and Culture staff met with Dr. Quin Kellis, the superintendent of the Madison Elementary School District, to discuss plans for development of a district Performing Arts Center. The superintendent reviewed a massing study prepared by architectural firm ADM. The plan calls for an approximate 1,100-seat proscenium stage theatre and a four-story parking garage holding more than 300 spaces. The district has a budget of approximately $14 million. Office of Arts and Culture staff provided feedback and offered non-financial resources for the development of the center. Street Transportation Department’s storm drain improvement project at 16th Place and Violet Drive is anticipated to begin in May. The work includes construction of new storm drains, catch basins, and grading for a drainage swale to relieve flooding in the area. The project is anticipated to be completed in July 2016. A Street Transportation Department contractor completed the sidewalk ramp retrofits along Central Avenue from Camelback to Bethany Home roads. Work is underway to retrofit the sidewalk ramps along McDowell Road from 24th to 32nd streets to meet the Americans with Disability Act requirements. On April 17, more than 400 spectators enjoyed Children’s Day at the Japanese Friendship Garden located at Margaret T. Hance Park. Activities included: kite making, origami, garden animal mask making, face painting, calligraphy, traditional Japanese toys, garden design, and traditional bamboo water guns. On April 23, Neighborhood Services staff helped host the Tour De Sunnyslope event that began with an Open House and Tour of the Sunnyslope Neighborhood Substation. Neighborhood Services, Parks and Recreation, Human Services, Phoenix Police and Library departments, along with Honor Health, had information booths. After the Open House, the Police Department led a 5-mile bike ride around Sunnyslope, stopping at the Sunnyslope Historical Society, Canal, and I Love My Neighborhood, to highlight assets in Sunnyslope. More than 40 residents joined in the ride and another 15 spectators toured the Police Station and participated in the events. The last stop was the North Mountain Brewery where 10 percent of the proceeds from the evening sales were donated to the Desert Horizon Bike Squad to assist with Police bike repairs and maintenance.

SOCIAL SERVICES DELIVERY During the week, College Depot staff served more than 250 teens and adults, providing 72 individual college planning and re-engagement appointments at Burton Barr Central Library. Additionally, staff provided walk-in assistance to 25 youth and adults with college admissions, financial aid, GED, and alternative high school resources.

INFRASTRUCTURE On April 11, 91st Avenue Wastewater Treatment Plant staff shut off effluent flow to the Palo Verde Nuclear Power Plant in preparation of their bi-annual shut-down. Tres Rios flow pattern changes were made within

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the wetland system to compensate for increased flows. The outage was completed on April 25. The proactive preparation for the bi-annual shut-off mitigates risks and increases system reliability and resiliency. Public Transit contractor, Talis Construction, began concrete repairs at the Paradise Valley Transit Center on April 18. The transit center will be closed for the duration of the repairs and Transdev staff has rerouted bus and passengers adjacent to the property with limited disruption. The transit center is scheduled to reopen on May 2.

PHOENIX TEAM Sky Harbor received a zero discrepancy inspection this year for its annual Part 139 inspection conducted by the FAA. Both FAA inspectors made several comments regarding how well the airfield looked and were very impressed with the Airport Rescue and Fire Fighting group’s response time during the timed fire department response drill.

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SSSSPIDERSPIDERSPIDERSPIDERS Channel 15 and Scrips Media, Inc., provided this article about these dangerous spiders. Here are eight things you should know:

1. Black Widows are carnivores that eat other arachnids, flies, mosquitoes, grasshoppers, beetles, caterpillars and EACH OTHER.

2. These spiders are found in dark, dry shelters such as garages, barns, basements, outdoor toilets, hollow stumps, rodent holes, trash, brush and dense vegetation.

3. This is the MOST POISONOUS SPIDER IN NORTH AMERICA. Bites from the arachnid can be fatal to children, but most adults who are bitten suffer no serious damage.

4. The spider’s venom is reported to be 15 TIMES stronger than a rattlesnake’s. 5. Black widows are primarily solitary, except for late spring when mating occurs. Females live

up to three years while males usually live for 1-2 months. 6. Black widows get their name from carrying out sexual cannibalism after mating. 7. The female uses its “comb feet” to wrap the pray in silk. She then punctures the victim with

her fangs, injects digestive enzymes that liquefy the corpse and sucks up the fluid. 8. The female creates papery egg sacks that contain 200-900 eggs each. Very few young survive

to adulthood because they are cannibalistic at birth.

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

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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