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July 14th, 2017

CITY EVENTS

UPCOMING PUBLIC CITY MEETINGS

• Zoning Adjustment Hearing – Thursday, July 20th, 2017 at 9:00 a.m. in Assembly Room C, Phoenix City Hall, 200 West Washington Street.

For more information on these and all other public City meetings visit:

https://www.phoenix.gov/cityclerk/publicmeetings/notices. City Council meetings are live on Cox Cable Channel 11 and streamed live on phoenix.gov and

facebook.com/cityofphoenix. Past City Council meetings are posted to YouTube at http://www.youtube.com/cityofphoenixaz.

DISTRICT 1 EVENTS:

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

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CITY NEWS & EVENTS:

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

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

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

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

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

Please make your Nominations today for:

ARCHITECTURAL AWARD - Recognizes a constituency, architect, developer, builder, planner, group or city department that has removed barriers and created full access to public/private buildings, outdoor

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space, thoroughfares, etc., for full inclusion of individuals with disabilities and/or made life easier through accessible transportation options.

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

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

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

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

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

PHOENIX SKY HARBOR INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT WINS INNOVATION AWARD

Alexandria, VA – The Airport Innovation Accelerator – established by the American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE) as a hub for innovation to drive creative approaches and build airports of the future – has selected Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport to receive the second annual Airport Innovation Award for its creative work to improve the passenger experience and deploy cutting-edge technologies. The award was presented to PHX officials yesterday at the 3rd Annual Airport Innovation

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Forum in Seattle. “Airports are embracing innovation and deploying creative solutions like never before, and Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport under the leadership of Director of Aviation Services Jim Bennett is a clear leader in the field,” AAAE President and CEO Todd Hauptli said. “The work that Jim and his team have done to enhance the passenger experience and streamline airport operations at PHX is remarkable, and AAAE and the Airport Innovation Accelerator are happy to recognize and celebrate their innovative approaches as a model for airports in the U.S. and around the globe.” “Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport is honored to receive this prestigious award,” Bennett said. “Our goal is to deliver world-class customer service to every customer every day, and I’m proud that our team creates innovative solutions and initiatives to accomplish that goal.” The Airport Innovation Award was established by the Airport Innovation Accelerator to honor innovative developments that are a model for airports around the country. PHX secured the award for a portfolio of creative innovations to enhance the passenger experience and make airport operations more efficient, including: a redesign of Terminal 3 that includes cutting-edge technology to facilitate efficient passenger processing; a “dress rehearsal” program for children with autism and their families to prepare for a flight; deployment of numerous technologies to improve security; and the consolidation of all business intelligence operations to improve operating efficiency. As another sign of PHX’s commitment to innovation, the airport has also joined the Accelerator Airport Partner Program, which is an opportunity for leading airports to influence and drive innovation for the airport community through the Accelerator. PHX joins a growing list of airports committed to innovation that, through their Accelerator memberships, are well-positioned to drive cutting-edge innovation at their facilities and serve as a model for the entire aviation community. More information about the Accelerator Airport Partner Program is available online.

SPECIAL THANKS TO APS AND SRP!! I want to send a very special THANK YOU to APS and SRP. These two great companies came to the rescue in order to assist the Phoenix Police K-9 training facility. No outdoor lighting had been installed at the facility, so training could not take place in the evening hours. That is until APS and SRP stepped up, provided temporary lighting and made it possible for our officers and K-9’s to train after dark. THANK YOU for the assistance and for being a great partner of the City of Phoenix!

PHOENIX PLANNED MAJOR STREET RESTRICTIONS – UPDATED JULY 14TH, 2017 To view a listing of the latest planned major street restrictions please visit this link: https://www.phoenix.gov/streetssite/Pages/Planned-Street-Restrictions.aspx These restrictions represent only the major planned activities reported to the Street Transportation Department’s right-of-way management office. This listing does not reflect closures or restrictions due to unexpected events such as flooding, traffic collisions, fires, utility failures or other emergencies. For street closure alerts follow the Phoenix Street Transportation Department on Twitter at @PHXStreetTrans.

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DISTRICT 1 NEWS:

ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION PUBLIC MEETING The Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) will host a public meeting about proposed changes planned for the traffic interchanges at Interstate 17 and Happy Valley and Pinnacle Peak roads. The proposals include plans for a Tight Diamond Interchange at Pinnacle Peak road and a Diverging Diamond Interchange at Happy Valley Road. Date: Tuesday, July 25, 2017

Time: 6 to 7:30 p.m. Open-house format with a formal presentation at 6:30 p.m.

Location: Goelet A. Beuf Community Center, 3435 W. Pinnacle Peak Road, Phoenix

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

GLENDALE UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT NEWS

Walk-Through Registrations: More than 15,500 children will be returning to Glendale Union High School District schools for a new year of learning on August 7. Before school begins, all GUHSD students, whether they are a new student or returning, must participate in walk-through registration. Schools offer a walk-through registration on their campus. Walk-through registrations take place between July 24-28.

At the registration, students will receive important information related to parking, fees, testing, yearbooks, extracurricular programs, class schedules and more. Students have a mandatory designated date and time for their registration; please visit your school’s website for details. If you are unable to attend a walk-through registration, instructions on how to register your student are also available on the school’s website.

New students will need to bring with them a birth certificate, proof of address, proof of graduation or promotion from eighth grade and documentation of immunizations.

Open House:

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Each school offers an Open House to welcome new and returning students and their families to the start of a new school year. The event is unique to each campus, with many schools sharing information about extracurricular programs and sports, offering campus tours and encouraging parents to meet and interact with teachers and faculty. Please visit your school’s website for specific times and details. Open House events have been scheduled for: August 14: Greenway & Sunnyslope August 21: Glendale August 22: Apollo, Cortez & Thunderbird August 24: Moon Valley August 28: Washington August 29: Independence

DEER VALLEY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT NEWS

Positive Behavior Interventions & Supports (PBIS) Bronze Awards – Stetson Hills School and West Wing School

Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports or PBIS is a proactive approach to establishing the behavioral supports and social culture needed for all students to achieve social, emotional, and academic success. The PBISaz Achievement Bronze Award recognizes Stetson Hills and West Wing schools for successful implementation and outcomes. This award criterion requires high

fidelity scores on national evaluation assessments and measurable student outcome data.

These schools were recognized earlier this month for building school cultures that are more positive, proactive, and supportive for all students, so that they can be successful citizens and leaders of our nation. Congratulations Stetson Hills and West Wing Schools for earning the Bronze PBISaz Achievement Award.

Arizona Middle Level Association Teachers of the Year The Arizona Middle Level Association (AMLA) Teachers of the Year annual award recognizes outstanding educators from AMLA member schools for their commitment to middle level education. Nominations are made by participating AMLA school principals and we are recognizing three educators today. From Hillcrest Middle School, Math Teacher Kim Christensen was recognized for the positive relationships she has built campus-wide. She goes above and beyond for all students, teaching them complex ideas while providing numerous opportunities to meet the needs of the middle school learner. Kim is a consummate

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professional, devoted the success of her students. Congratulations Arizona Middle Level Association Teacher of the Year, Hillcrest Middle School Math Teacher, Kim Christensen. Also recognized by AMLA, are Desert Sky Middle School’s Title I Reading Interventionist DeAnne Dowland and Title I Math Interventionist Michelle Martelli. This extraordinary intervention team dedicate countless hours to Desert Sky students to make math and reading fun! Their principal calls them masters in building relationships with struggling students and integrating technology to enable students to improve their skills in math and reading. They collaborate with classroom teachers and go above and beyond to provide resources for their students so much so that there is a continual movement of students moving out of their classes as they achieve grade level mastery. Students leave their classes with confidence in their ability to learn difficult subjects and have fun along the way. Congratulations Arizona Middle Level Association Teachers of the Year, Desert Sky Middle School’s Title I Reading Interventionist DeAnne Dowland and Title I Math Interventionist Michelle Martelli.

WASHINGTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT NEWS

Thanks to a new state-funded grant from the School Safety Program, the WESD was one of 30 schools districts awarded School Resources Officers (SRO)! The WESD was awarded eight SROs for the following schools:

Cholla Middle School, Desert Foothills Junior High, Mountain Sky Junior High, Palo Verde Middle School, Royal Palm Middle School, Sunnyslope School and Washington Elementary.

Summer construction projects are moving along at many WESD schools in District 1 thanks to your tax dollars:

Campus-wide flooring replacement is currently taking place at Cholla Middle School. The administration area includes a variety of flooring – porcelain tile in the lobby area for durability; due to high traffic, luxury vinyl tile is being installed in the health office, student services office and hallways, as well as carpet tile in staff offices. Classrooms and library are mostly carpet tile. Science labs, Makerspace lab, and art room will have epoxy flooring installed.

To enhance the installation of new flooring and provide our staff and students with a “fresh” appearance, the Cholla facility staff and maintenance paint crew have been busy applying new coats of paint to walls and interior door frames and railing.

At Abraham Lincoln Traditional, renovations to the building’s exterior, new lobby, the health tech’s office, teachers’ workroom and new student restrooms are moving along! At Sunburst, new playground equipment has been installed and new shade structure will be completed before the end of the month.

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CITY MANAGER’S REPORT:

Social Services Delivery On June 27, the Volunteer Income Tax Association (VITA) Program concluded its summer tax preparation session. During the months of May and June, approximately 23 VITA volunteers assisted 113 residents with 140 tax returns at the Sunnyslope and John F. Long Family Service Center VITA sites. The summer program assisted residents with receiving $125,554 in federal refunds. Community and Economic Development Department staff and a DES Veteran Representative from the West Job Center presented to a group of 26 homeless Veterans in need of employment at the Veterans Hospital. These Veterans reside at transitional living homes such as Manna House, US Vets and Walton House. The attendees are paid a stipend, through the Veterans Hospital, to assist them as they take the steps to regain their lives and return to employment. As of today, two Veterans reported to the West Job Center to enroll in the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) program. The Career Advisor and Veteran Representative plan to team up on a monthly basis to attend these help groups.

Public Safety The Phoenix Fire Department is collecting water donations for the homeless at Phoenix fire stations throughout the month of July. Every week, Phoenix firefighters will deliver the donated water to Central Arizona Shelter Services. In addition, Fire personnel are collaborating with 96.3 Real Country Radio for live broadcast events promoting the donation drive. On June 9, the State Transportation Board approved $3.7 million in funding for a pilot project that will alert the public of wrong-way vehicles. The I-17 Wrong Way Driving Detection project is a first-in-the-nation thermal detection system which will detect wrong-way vehicles and alert the other drivers and law enforcement of them on I-17 from Interstate 10 to Loop 101. The system will use thermal cameras, warning signs for wrong-way drivers and advisories for right-way drivers along this 15-mile stretch of I-17 (construction at all traffic interchanges within these limits). Construction is scheduled to begin in August 2017. During construction, two traffic interchanges will be closed each weekend to traffic on City streets. ADOT will not allow construction to occur at the same time on adjacent interchanges. Staff will provide specific information regarding construction dates and locations to the Mayor and Council offices once it is available.

Infrastructure Public Transit has been working with interns from the ASU Herberger School for Design and the Arts, School of Industrial Design to collaborate on providing more shade at bus stops. Public Transit worked with ASU professors to develop a design contest where freshmen, junior and graduate students created design concepts. Four students were chosen to serve as interns. T-Y Lin, an engineering firm on the City’s on-call professional services list, has been contracted to provide engineering and structural assistance for future designs. Public Transit staff are meeting weekly with the ASU interns and T-Y Lin to review design concepts and provide input as it pertains to constructability, accessibility, and general guidance.

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Public Works Department staff completed implementation of several energy efficiency measures on the Municipal Courthouse’s heating, ventilation and air conditioning system. These measures are expected to save the City $75,000 per year in utility costs.

Phoenix Team On July 12, Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport received the Airport Innovation Award from the American Association of Airport Executives. The award recognized innovative approaches and solutions in areas such as customer service, technology and community outreach.

GREAT CHARITIES TO DONATE TO:

ANIMAL CRUELTY TASK FORCE: Need cases of water, 5 lb. bags of dog/cat food, bowls, towels, collars and leashes. Bring items to our DVPNBWO / BMCA Meetings on the 2nd Wednesday of each month at the DVCC or drop them off anytime at the Black Mountain Precinct at 33355 North Cave Creek Road, Phoenix AZ, 85331. ANTHEM PETS Animal Rescue: A Voice for the Voiceless http://anthempets.org/ 480-287-3542 ARIZONA PAWS & CLAWS www.azpawsandclaws.com FETCH FOUNDATION: please go to the following site: www.fetchfoundation.com/Newsflash/the-fido-bag-program M.A.I.N. What We Do - M.A.I.N. - Medical Animals In Need, Dog Rescue in Phoenix Arizona Kelly Ferreira 480-245-9203 President / Medical Animals In Need www.medicalanimalsinneed.com Together we save lives! MINI MIGHTY MUTTS for more information, contact Angie Crouse at 480-304-5654 or info@minimightymutts.com Also check out our website at www.minimightymutts.com Mini Mighty Mutts is a 501(c) 3 organization. We rescue the underdog! OPERATION CARE FOOD BANK located in North Phoenix, a non-profit Christian organization committed to helping those in need with food and clothing. For additional information, please call 602-866-0135, or visit: info@operationcarefoodbank.org

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CONTACT DISTRICT 1 Councilwoman Thelda Williams

City of Phoenix

200 West Washington Street 11th Floor

Phoenix, Arizona 85003-1611 (602) 262-7444

council.district.1@phoenix.gov