Where’s Bill?

Happy New Year! I hope that your holiday season was enjoyable. I believe 2015 is going to be a very exciting year for

District 3 and the city of Phoenix. I hope you take advantage of the numerous events this spring and save the date

for our annual bike Ride along N. 32nd

St. on March 21. The event will include a bike rodeo, safety info, booths, and

of course, bike ride. More details coming soon.

In 2015, I am focused on the following priorities: (1) present a world class Super Bowl experience in Downtown

Phoenix in January that will entertain over one million visitors and showcase the very best our city has to offer; (2)

balance the city’s budget without raising taxes or cutting vital city services; (3) ensure a long term sustainable water

supply by partnering with the State, SRP, CAP, Native American tribes, private developers and agricultural users; (4)

hire more police officers specifically those assigned to investigate internet crimes against children; and (5) further

streamline our planning and development processes to encourage redevelopment in our city.

Finally, as the year begins, I encourage all of you to find additional ways to get involved with the City by volunteering

in City programs, and attending District 3 events like the annual bike ride and monthly coffee meetings. As always,

please contact my office with questions or comments at Council.District.3@phoenix.gov or 602.262.7441.

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January 15, 2015

Newsletter

Answers below…

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Martin Luther King Jr. Day

City Hall will be closed Mon, Jan. 19 in observance of the Holiday

Please refer to this website for information on affected City services:

https://www.phoenix.gov/news/588

High Profile Cold Case Homicide Arrest

On January, 13, 2015, homicide detectives from the Phoenix Police Department Cold Case Squad were able to establish

probable cause to arrest Brian Miller, age 42, for the 1992 and 1993 murders of two young women from our community

in North Phoenix. These murders were highly publicized in the media and community. They were frequently referred to

as the “canal murders” as the crimes occurred along the canal bike path. If you or someone you know has any

information, please contact Silent Witness at 480 WITNESS (480-948-6377).

City News

Vandalism of District 3 Church

I am still shocked and angry about the vandalism of the St. Nikolas Serbian Orthodox Church in Phoenix last week. We

will not tolerate the desecration of a place of worship in the city of Phoenix. I stand by the Serbian community and the

parishioners at St. Nikolas and extend my heartfelt condolences to them for this act of hate. I also want to thank the

Phoenix Police Department and Arizona Attorney General Mark Brnovich for their support of the church and its

parishioners.

If anyone has information about this crime, please work with Phoenix Police to identify the

perpetrators or contact Silent Witness at 480-WITNESS (948-6377).

The Nature Conservancy – Working with Phoenix to Preserve our Water Supply

The Nature Conservancy, a non-profit corporation founded in 1951, is the world's leading conservation organization and

has a very active chapter here in Arizona. When it comes to water, they believe that finding solutions to avoid shortages

can only be accomplished by working closely with other water interests. Because nature provides its own infrastructure

for our water sources understanding and accounting for the needs of these natural systems—such as rivers and

aquifers—can help ensure the long-term health and availability of freshwater sources. The outcome will be a win/win

for both people and nature.

In Arizona, the Verde River helps supply up to 30 percent of the City of Phoenix’s water supply. So any additional water

flowing down the Verde River helps Phoenix residents and businesses. Together with The Nature Conservancy, the City

of Phoenix with our newly created Colorado River Water Resiliency Fund, can invest in and implement projects to

improve flows in the Verde River and its resiliency as a

healthy, productive water source. These projects can range

from agriculture efficiency to watershed forest thinning

projects.

It is only through partnerships like these that we can address

the threat of water security to people and nature by changing

the scale and pace of conservation. This transformation of

conservation relies upon benefits to multiple parties with an

emphasis on nature-based solutions – such as a flowing river

benefiting working farms and ranches, drinking water for the

Phoenix metropolitan area, recreational industry, and wildlife.

For more info on events, field trips, volunteer opportunities and more, please visit nature.org/arizona.

Meetings Set On Citywide Transportation Priorities

The city of Phoenix Public Transit and Street Transportation department is hosting open houses around the city to gain

resident feedback on priorities for city transportation improvements. The list of potential improvements was developed

by the Citizens Committee on the Future of Phoenix Transportation, a 34-member group appointed by the Phoenix City

Council to study and provide recommendations on the development of transit service and street infrastructure.

Since August, the committee has been working to identify

priorities based on input garnered at more than 80 events

citywide and comments from over 3,000 participants in-

person and online.

The priorities include:

• New local bus service and extensions of light rail

throughout the city

• Expansion of transit service operating hours into

early morning and late night

• Funding for street improvements, better shade

cover for pedestrians and transit users, and new

bicycle infrastructure

To provide input, to get more information, or to

share priorities, call 602-262-7242, email

talktransportation@phoenix.gov, or

visit www.talktransportation.org. No RSVP is

required to attend the open houses.

Update: Sky Harbor, the FAA and Flight Noise

On December 16, the Mayor and City Council directed the City of Phoenix

Aviation Department to hold community outreach meetings on the FAA implemented RNAV flight paths. The purpose of

these meetings is to provide an opportunity for the community members to discuss their questions and concerns,

receive suggestions about the ways we can best provide information to the community, and solicit input on locations the

City designated consultant can place temporary noise monitors. The meetings will be structured in a workshop format

and the information at each meeting is the same.

The confirmed schedule is below. Please refer to this website for more information:

https://skyharbor.com/community/FAAFlightPathChanges.html .

o Tuesday, January 20, 6pm – 8pm: Cesar Chavez High School – Cafeteria, 3921 W. Baseline Road

o Thursday, January 22, 5pm – 7pm: Metro Tech High School – Cafeteria, 1900 W. Thomas Road

o Saturday, January 24, 10am – 12pm: Phoenix Art Museum – Great Hall, 1625 N. Central Avenue

Open House Schedule

6-7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 20

Desert Sage Library, 7602 W. Encanto Blvd.

2-3 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 21

Devonshire Senior Center, 2802 E. Devonshire Ave.

7-8 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 22

Goelet Beuf Community Center, 3435 W Pinnacle

Peak Rd.

6-7 p.m. Monday, Jan. 26

Paradise Valley Community Center Multi-purpose

Room, 17402 N. 40th St.

6-8 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 27

Washington Activity Center, 2240 W. Citrus Way

6-8 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 28

Pecos Community Center, 17010 S. 48th St

5:30-7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 5

Emmet McLoughlin Community Training and

Education Center, 1150 S. Seventh Ave.

Veterans Court, AZ Standdown

The City of Phoenix puts a very high priority on programs for Veterans. Our Veterans' Court is an overwhelming success.

It is nationally recognized as a model for Veterans' Courts around the United States, providing opportunities for

Veterans to have legal issues expedited, reducing the circumstances that lead to Veteran homelessness. The City of

Phoenix was recently honored to receive the 2014 City Livability Award by the United States Conference of Mayors for

our Veterans' Court – the only Veteran-related program to receive this recognition. The next meeting will occur on

January 20 at 4pm in the VA Basement.

Every year in February the City of Phoenix partners with other Government and Veterans organizations to put on a 3-day

event. Last year’s event was the largest singular outreach event for homeless veterans in the nation, and served over

1,700 veterans. Services provided for the immediate needs of Vets, include VA HealthCare, Mental Health Services,

Clothing, Meals, Emergency Shelter, Transitional and Permanent Housing, ID/ Drivers License's, Court Services and Legal

Aide, Showers and Haircuts and myriad other services and resources. For more information, visit

the website: http://www.arizonastanddown.org/.

This year’s event details:

WWAFT vs. AZ’s NFL Alumni!!!

Sponsored by Humana

When: Jan 28, 2015, 6:-9 PM

Where: Shadow Mountain H.S.

2900 E Shea Blvd

Price: Adults $10,

18 & Under Free

Tickets and event details: http://www.eventbrite.com/e/wwaft-vs-

arizonas-nfl-alumni-tickets-13621637685?ref=ebtnebtck

OR Google: WWAFT Eventbrite.

for Downtown & Super Bowl Activities

What to Expect: I hope you have the time to visit the many events in downtown Phoenix surrounding the Super

Bowl. For the easiest and best experience, visit the websites below for information on activities, street closures and

parking. Consider taking transit via Light Rail or one of our Rapid busses from the Dreamy Draw Park-and-Ride at

32nd

St. and Shea which will deliver you to the heart of downtown!

https://azsuperbowl.com This is a GREAT website. There is a ton of information, well organized, and does a nice job

addressing all the concerns that you might have before you tackle the downtown scene.

Super Bowl Central: Super Bowl Central is a dozen city blocks hosting countless events and activities. Please visit

this site for the complete list with times and all the information you’ll need: https://azsuperbowl.com/verizon-super-

bowl-central-2/

Transportation: The “Know Before You Go” section contains all the relevant information about public transportation

to help you get in and out without worrying about a vehicle. Here’s the link:

https://azsuperbowl.com/knowbeforeyougo/public-transportation/

This map shows recommended routes (Green) and closed routes (Red):

Super Bowl XLIX “E-Waste” Recycling Rally

The Arizona Super Bowl Host Committee, the NFL and Verizon will be partnering to collect and safely recycle electronic

waste. The public will be able to discard electronic devices such as computers, televisions, or cell phones.

WHERE: Desert Ridge Marketplace, 21001 N. Tatum Blvd., Phoenix (Behind the AMC theater)

WHEN: Tuesday, Jan.20, 2015 from 7:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Arizona School Children Set Guinness World Record for

Largest-Ever Game of Red Light, Green Light

The Arizona Super Bowl Host Committee, Playworks, employee-volunteers from UnitedHealthcare and fourth- and fifth-

grade students from 17 local elementary schools set the Guinness World Record for the World’s Largest Game of Red

Light, Green Light. The event took place on the newly refurbished Super Bowl XLIX

Legacy Field at Arizona State University Preparatory Academy in Downtown

Phoenix.

The previous record was set in August 2013 by 1,068 participants at Willamette

University in Salem, OR. On January 14 1,136 children from across the state broke

the record.

Where’s Bill Answers:

1. Interview with Jonathan Lowe of CBS5 on the Mayor's patio at City Hall

2. At the Phoenician solar array unveiling with Susan Bitter Smith, Chair, Arizona

Corporation Commission

3. 2015 Greater Phoenix Chamber Legislative Kick-off Luncheon with State Treasurer

Jeff DeWit and his wife, Secretary of State Michele Reagan, State Elections Director

Eric Spencer, and former State Representative Amanda Reeve.

4. Talk Transportation community engagement meeting with the Public Transportation

Department at Sunnyslope Community Center, January 14.

Featured Business!

Important City Numbers:

• Emergencies: 911 Mayor’s Office: 602-262-7117

• City Non-Emergencies: 602-495-5555 Neighborhood Services: 602-534-4444

• Abandoned Vehicles: 602-262-6151 Loud Party Information: 602-262-7821

• Barking Dogs: 602-262-6466 Phoenix Dial-A-Ride 602-253-4000

• Blight Violations: 602-262-7844 Parks Dept. after hours: 602-534-9440

• Buildings, Open/Vacant: 602-262-7844 Parking complaints: 602-262-6151

• City Manager: 602- 262-6941 Police Blockwatch: 602-495-0597

• City Prosecutor: 602-262-6461 Potholes: 602-262-6441

• Crime Stop: 602-262-6151 Shopping Carts, abandoned: 602-CRT-PKUP

• Dial-A-Ride: 602- 253-4000 Street Repairs: 602-262-6441

• Flooding within City Limits: 602-262-6441 Street Light Maintenance: 602-495-5125

• Garbage/Trash services: 602- 262-7251 Speeding/Traffic Hotline: 602-534-7733

• Graffiti Busters: 602-495-7014 Water Leaks/Water Main Emergencies: 602-261-8000

• Graffiti in Parks: 602-262-6862 Water Department after hours: 602-261-8000

• Illegal Dumping: 602- 262-7251

City Council Meetings- visit phoenix.gov/cityclerk/publicmeetings/notices.

City Calendar – visit phoenix.gov/calendar.