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1 September 16 th , 2016 CITY EVENTS UPCOMING PUBLIC CITY MEETINGS Sustainability, Housing, Efficiency and Neighborhoods Subcommittee Meeting – Tuesday, September 20, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. in Assembly Rooms A, B and C, Phoenix City Hall, 200 West Washington Street. Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee Meeting – Wednesday, September 21, 2016 at 9:00 a.m. in Assembly Rooms A, B and C, Phoenix City Hall, 200 West Washington Street. City Council Formal Meeting – Wednesday, September 21, 2016 at 32:30 p.m. in City Council Chambers, 200 West Jefferson Street. North Mountain Village Planning Committee Meeting (Revised) – Wednesday, September 21, 2016 at 6:00 p.m. at the Sunnyslope Community Center, Multi-purpose Room, 802 East Vogel Avenue. Zoning Adjustment Hearing – Thursday, September 22 nd , 2016 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. Please note that there have been several changes to some subcommittees’ names and members. For a complete list of the changes, please visit: https://www.phoenix.gov/mayorcouncil/subcomm. Also, see the changes to entries and exits to City Hall and the Calvin C. Goode Building on the 3 rd and 4 th pages of this newsletter.

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September 16th, 2016

CITY EVENTS

UPCOMING PUBLIC CITY MEETINGS

• Sustainability, Housing, Efficiency and Neighborhoods Subcommittee Meeting – Tuesday, September 20, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. in Assembly Rooms A, B and C, Phoenix City Hall, 200 West Washington Street.

• Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee Meeting – Wednesday, September 21, 2016 at 9:00 a.m. in Assembly Rooms A, B and C, Phoenix City Hall, 200 West Washington Street.

• City Council Formal Meeting – Wednesday, September 21, 2016 at 32:30 p.m. in City Council Chambers, 200 West Jefferson Street.

• North Mountain Village Planning Committee Meeting (Revised) – Wednesday, September 21, 2016 at 6:00 p.m. at the Sunnyslope Community Center, Multi-purpose Room, 802 East Vogel Avenue.

• Zoning Adjustment Hearing – Thursday, September 22nd, 2016 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.

Please note that there have been several changes to some subcommittees’ names and members. For a complete list of the changes, please visit:

https://www.phoenix.gov/mayorcouncil/subcomm.

Also, see the changes to entries and exits to City Hall and the Calvin C. Goode Building on the 3rd

and 4th pages of this newsletter.

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CITY NEWS

ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS MARICOPA RE-ENTRY CENTER

(MRC) INFORMATION FROM COUNCILWOMAN WILLIAMS The Arizona Department of Corrections has recently opened a Maricopa Re-entry Center (MRC), located off Interstate 17 and Pinnacle Peak Road. The city of Phoenix was not involved in any approval process related to the creation of the MRC. While I understand the need, I am opposed to the close proximity to neighborhoods and schools without sufficient bus and transportation options. Below is a summary of information on the MRC provided by the Arizona Department of Corrections (ADC). On May 10, the Legislature and Governor authorized funding for the center. Notifications were sent on May 13 to stakeholder entities; a public hearing was held on May 24; and notification to the hearing was posted on their website and in the Arizona Republic. I was notified on June 22. I met with ADC on July 7and was informed that this project was proceeding. On July 18, the center began limited operations and on Aug. 12, the center began accepting offenders as terms of community supervision. On Aug. 15, the Intensive Treatment with Housing program opened. This is a 90-day in-residence treatment program for substance abuse. There is on-site outpatient substance abuse counseling, job services, and cognitive restructuring classes offered for offenders on community supervision status. Offenders who are residing at the MRC must return to the center each night between 4:00 to 8:00 p.m., dependent on which program they are enrolled in and their employment status. If they fail to return at their designated time, they are contacted. When an offender poses a high risk to the community and either cannot be contacted or does not have a legitimate reason for being late in reporting back to the center, a warrant is immediately issued. Offenders staying at the MRC who have committed a sex offense are required to wear an electronic monitoring unit at all times. These offenders are prohibited from entering areas known as exclusion zones. The exclusion zones include: Adams Traditional School; Norterra Canyon School; Sandra Day O’Connor High School; Beuf Community Center and surrounding sports complex area; Desert Sage Elementary School; and Wet and Wild Water Park. An officer is alerted and will immediately contact the offender and order them to leave the area. On Wednesday, Sept. 14, north Phoenix residents organized a community meeting held at Adams Traditional School. At this meeting, group leaders reiterated community goals established by the group’s leadership team. The group also went through questions submitted by the community with responses from the Department of Corrections. Senator Nancy Barto, Representatives John Allen and Heather Carter, Councilman Jim Waring (District 2) and I provided information from the state and city. From the Phoenix Police Department Assistant Chief Mary Roberts also addressed the community. I have asked the Police Department to provide additional crime states near the MRC as we closely monitor the impact of the center on the community. I have asked our Transit Department to work with bus drivers in the area to assist in being vigilant. I continue to work with our state officials, the Department of Corrections and the Police Department as we work to ensure the safety of our neighborhoods. Those that organized and attended the meeting were very respectful and I thank them for a productive evening. I will continue to provide updates and information in this newsletter.

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CHANGES TO ENTRIES AND EXITS TO CITY HALL AND THE CALVIN C. GOODE BUILDING Beginning September 19th, there will be changes to how employees and visitors enter and exit City Hall as well as the Calvin C. Goode building. Please take note of the changes detailed below and plan your visits to these facilities accordingly. Please see the diagrams below of the entries and exits for both facilities as well as the security check points for City Hall. Be aware that the employee entrance to City Hall is not to be used for guests, family members, or anyone other than a badged employee. Employees who forget their City of Phoenix badges will have to enter through the visitor entrance.

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RECENT CLEANUP ALONG I-17 NEAR BELL ROAD

Phoenix District 3 Councilwoman Debra Stark and I would like to recognize and thank local grassroots organization Sonoran Prevention Works for its recent cleanup efforts along the Interstate 17 corridor near Bell Road. The group of volunteers focused on cleaning up hazardous drug related materials that are a concern to our community. The cleanup area bordered both Phoenix Council Districts 1 and 3 and we were thrilled to hear about this project. We appreciate organizations like Sonoran Prevention Works that are committed to making a real difference in the community by helping to make the city a safer place and working to raise awareness about the dangers of drug use. We want to make sure that all parts of the city remain clean and safe for residents of all ages. Sonoran Prevention Works was recognized for their efforts by both CBS 5 and 3TV. To read the full article please click here:

http://www.azfamily.com/story/32859553/volunteers-clean-up-drug-paraphernalia-in-phoenix-neighborhood?autostart=true Sonoran Prevention Works is a grassroots coalition of people working to end overdose and vulnerability associated with drug use and sex work in Arizona. For more information about Sonoran Prevention Works please click here: http://spwaz.org/services/

INFORMATION ON THE PHOENIX INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT

AUTHORITY (IDA) The Phoenix IDA’s mission is to support community and economic development through access to capital. The Phoenix IDA Board has supported efforts to provide bond financings in an array of market sectors, including district schools, health care, multifamily housing, higher education, and manufacturing. Residential Mortgage Programs One of the notable achievements of the 2016-2017 plan includes Residential Mortgage Programs. The Phoenix IDA recognizes the importance of homeownership and thus created the Home in Five Advantage – Mortgage Origination Program in September 2012, in conjunction with the Maricopa County IDA. This program assists moderate- to low income families and individuals within Maricopa County realize the dream of homeownership through providing down payment and closing cost assistance. Since its inception the program has assisted with the purchase of approximately 11,700 homes and has funded approximately $2 billion in loans with over $90 million of assistance to homebuyers through July 2016. The Phoenix IDA continues to explore new ways of helping families and individuals become homeowners. In FY 2016, the Homeownership Program was expanded from the government-backed loans (Federal Housing Administration, Veterans Housing Administration, and U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development) to include conventional loans insured by Fannie Mae in their Housing Finance.

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Additionally, the Program has provided an additional 1 percent down payment and closing cost assistance to qualified active and veteran military personnel. This additional assistance was expanded in FY 2016 to include public safety first responders and K-12 teachers. Also in FY 2016, the Phoenix IDA added a mortgage tax credit certificate program for qualified buyers in the City of Phoenix that provides up to a $2,000 annual tax credit to first-time homebuyers as long as they own and live in the house. Sources of Revenue The Phoenix IDA does not receive any taxpayer dollars from the City, county, or State of Arizona. With a staff of eight currently working with an operating budget of approximately $1.7 million, the Phoenix IDA is financially independent. It utilizes revenues primarily generated from fees associated with bond financings and homeownership programs to pay for all of its expenses including City-related expenses, such as rent for office space and services it receives from the City Clerk’s office.

SKY HARBOR VALET PARKING AWARD On August 31st, the Downtown, Aviation, Economy and Innovation Subcommittee approved and recommended City Council approval to award the Valet Parking Services On-Site Contract to Freedom Park, LP, and the Valet Parking Off-Site Contract to Epic Valet. On March 23, 2016, the City Council authorized staff to issue a modified Valet Parking Services Pilot Program Revenue Contract Solicitation (“RCS”) based on significant industry outreach and benchmarking. On March 24, 2016, the RCS was issued, and responses were due on April 28, 2016. The Aviation Department received six On-Site Valet Parking Services Pilot Program responses. The evaluation panel reviewed the responses for both programs, and on July 13, 2016, interviews were conducted with all responsive firms for the On-Site Valet. Interviews were not conducted for the Off-Site Valet due to receiving only one qualified response. The evaluation panel evaluated the responses based on the published evaluation criteria: Qualifications and Experience of General Manager (20 points); Qualifications and Experience of Respondent (15 points); Operations Plan (15 points); Customer Service Approach (15 points); Financial and Fee Response (15 points); Marketing Plan (10 points); Innovation (10 points). The On-Site Valet Parking Services Pilot operator will provide valet services at Terminal 4. The pick-up and drop-off location for services will be on Level 4 of the garage, at both the east and west ends, near the elevator banks. Vehicles will be stored on-site. The Operator will accept reservation based customers 24 hours per day, seven days per week, while on-demand customers will be accepted from 5 a.m. to 10 p.m., seven days per week. The Off-Site Valet Parking Services Pilot Program operator will also provide valet services at Terminal 4; however, this service will only be to customers as a curbside service. The pick-up and drop-off location for

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the service will be on Level 2 on the southwest inner curb. The operator will transport and store all vehicles to an off-site location that is within five minutes of the pick-up and drop-off location. There will not be on-site storage space, signage or kiosks allowed. The service will be reservation-based only, requiring at least a four-hour notice to the operator. This service will also be available 24 hours per day, seven days per week. The Valet Parking Service contract for both On-Site and Off-Site are for a term of two years with two, one-year options to extend at the sole discretion of the Director of Aviation Services. Data obtained from both contractors will be used to evaluate the effectiveness of the pilot program including Valet Parking demands within the Phoenix market, level of customer service offered, ability to accommodate customer demands, and impact on existing parking program and revenues paid to the City. Aviation intends to review and assess the viability of this pilot program throughout the term of the contract.

PENDING FAA FLIGHT PROCEDURES CHANGES AT CITY OF PHOENIX

AIRPORTS Aviation Staff continues to monitor flight procedure modifications or development by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) that have the potential to impact the Phoenix metropolitan area. Once a proposed change is discovered, Staff works with airspace consultants and the FAA to review the possible impact of the change. Changes to flight procedures can take many forms that may include simple textual and/or graphical edits to better explain the procedure to more significant changes that may move the procedure over a new area or to a different altitude. The FAA is currently working on changes to several procedures in the Phoenix area. Scheduled publication dates are on November 10, 2016. As of September 9, 2016, the FAA Instrument Flight Procedure (IFP) Information Gateway indicates that the following IFPs are under development or pending:

• Phoenix Deer Valley Airport (DVT)

o The FAA has proposed zero new procedural changes affecting DVT.

o There are zero carryover changes affecting DVT from the previous reporting period.

• Phoenix Goodyear Airport (GYR)

o The FAA has proposed zero new procedural changes affecting GYR.

o There is one procedure that has been removed from the gateway and zero carryover

change affecting GYR from the previous reporting period. Thirteen procedures were

published on July 21, 2016. All changes are related to a 300-foot runway shift to meet

safety are standards.

• Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX)

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o The FAA has proposed nine new procedural changes (which are awaiting publication)

affecting PHX. The changes are related to the 300-foot runway shift at GYR.

o There are six carryover changes affecting PHX from previous reporting periods, and

reflect minor textural changes. There are no flight path changes.

Aviation Staff will continue to monitor these changes and request additional information from the FAA when it comes available.

U.S. SECRETARY OF COMMERCE: PHOENIX AREA BREAKS EXPORT RECORD Posted September 9, 2016 by AZ Business Magazine U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker recently released a report highlighting goods exports from U.S. metropolitan areas for 2015. The International Trade Administration’s 2015 Metropolitan Area Export Overview indicates that goods exported from the Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale, AZ metro area reached a record $13.8 billion. Phoenix’s goods exports increased by $1.1 billion, or 8.3 percent, from 2014 to 2015, and is one of the 63 metro areas to achieve record export levels last year.

SIGNS IN THE RIGHT-OF-WAY A recent decision by the U.S. Supreme Court impacts how the city can regulate and enforce signage in the city’s rights-of-way. Generally, no signs are allowed in the right-of-way, and all signs placed in the right-of-way are treated similarly through removal and/or enforcement. State statutes allow political signs to be posted in the right-of-way during a specific period of time prior to and after Election Day. The city’s enforcement process must comply with the Supreme court decision and state regulations. The city is in the process of revising its sign ordinance. Prior to adopting a new sign ordinance, all non-governmental signs in the right-of-way will be treated similarly. During the 2016 election season (July 1 – November 23), City of Phoenix staff will only regulate (remove or take other actions against) signs in the right-of-way that:

• Violate size requirements; a sign may not exceed 16 square feet in an area zoned for residential

use or 32 square feet if the sign is located in any other area.

• Create a safety or ADA hazard such as blocking visibility or access.

• Are attached to city owned poles or buildings.

To report any of these three sign violations, please call Phoenix’s Neighborhood Services

Department at 602-534-4444.

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PHOENIX PLANNED MAJOR STREET RESTRICTIONS – UPDATED SEPTEMBER 16TH 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 & EVENTS:

DISTRICT 1 COMMUNITY BREAKFAST The next breakfast will be held on Friday, Sept. 30, at the Radisson Hotel Phoenix North, 10220 N. Metro Parkway East, Phoenix, AZ 85051. Breakfast begins at 7:30 a.m. and the speaker starts at around 7:45 a.m. The guest this month is Street Transportation Director, Ray Dovalina. Ray Dovalina is the Street Transportation Director for the City of Phoenix where he oversees five divisions with close to 700 employees, an annual department budget of over $70M, and a $500M

five-year Capital Improvement Program. He brings over 25 years of experience in transportation engineering and high level municipal management. Prior to this appointment, he was Assistant Street Transportation Director, where he oversaw the Planning, Design & Programming and Traffic Services Divisions. Since joining the City of Phoenix in 2000, Ray has held various positions, which include Traffic Engineering Supervisor, Freeway Liaison and Floodplain Manager. Ray’s professional career began with the California Department of Transportation (CALTRANS) and also includes four years in the private sector engineering firms and four years with the Phoenix Transit System and most recently worked for the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT). Ray is a registered Professional Engineer in Arizona and Texas. He graduated from Texas A&M University with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering and obtained a Master of Administration degree with an emphasis in Leadership from Northern Arizona University.

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WASHINGTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT NEWS WESD Superintendent Dr. Paul Stanton was one of six Valley school district superintendents who participated in services at Christ’s Church of the Valley (CCV) last weekend to invite the community into their local schools. CCV and a number of the District’s faith-based partners are teaming up with all 32 schools to participate in Love Our Schools Day on October 1. In fact, more than 200 schools in 30 public school districts across Phoenix, Glendale, Peoria, Scottsdale and Mesa are participating. If you would like to spend a morning assisting a school visit http://app.schoolconnectaz.com to learn more and sign up today! WESD would love your support! The WESD is celebrating its 125th anniversary! Watch for their #TBT (Throw Back Thursday) posts every week on Facebook as

they share facts and stories from WESD’s rich history. Since the WESD was organized by 13 farm families in a tiny farm house in 1891, there is much to celebrate. If you’d like to contribute to the District’s walk down memory lane, please share your pics and stories at [email protected].

DEER VALLEY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT NEWS Honor Health and the Deer Valley Education Foundation honored Highland Lakes School Nurse Karen Hurst, RN as the DVUSD School Nurse of the Year. The award, now in its twelfth year, acknowledges excellence in school nursing and leadership in school health. The School Nurse of the Year receives a commemorative certificate, a check for $500, and a $150 check for their school’s health program. Nurse Karen goes above and beyond to ensure the physical and emotional needs of students are met, and strives to maintain a healthy environment for everyone. Parents and staff say she assists the constant stream of students sent her way each day, with a smile on her face and a positive attitude in her heart. You can watch a video about Nurse Karen at https://youtu.be/wCVlBbj1hZo Two Honorable Mention School Nurses were also recognized, including Michelle Vogelsang, RN, From West Wing Elementary and Kelly Hanson, LPN from Anthem School. Thank you to Nurse Karen, Nurse Michelle, and Nurse Kelly… and all of the wonderful DVUSD School Nurses!

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GLENDALE UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT NEWS

Did you know each school within the Glendale Union High School District has its own website chockfull of valuable information? School websites are a great way to learn about upcoming events, including sports and fine and performing arts programs like dance, band and music concerts. The calendar is often updated for several months at a time, so parents can plan for important dates like Fall Break, Winter Break and graduations. Additionally, the calendars include notices for significant testing dates, final exams and more.

Each school’s website also includes the school’s handbook, course guide, teacher directory and counseling information. Weekly news is located right on the front page for parents and community members to learn of important announcements, programs and events that happened, or will be happening, at the school. Additionally, parents can access their child’s grades, learn of assignments and connect with parents when they log onto the student information system, ParentVUE – easily accessible from the websites. To access your school’s website, visit this link and choose the school you’re interested in learning more about:

http://www.guhsdaz.org/cms/One.aspx?portalId=754623&pageId=19997858

CITY MANAGER’S REPORT

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & EDUCATION Lyft recently placed several representatives near Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport terminal rideshare pickup locations to assist customers with the use of the Lyft application and loading baggage into vehicles. This is a trial period for Lyft and is expected to last through the first two weekends in September. Community and Economic Development staff recently received a request from TJX Industries to assist with recruiting efforts for more than 200 net new full-time distribution employees. Services that the team will provide include: marketing job openings; collecting application forms; pre-screening applicants and scheduling final interview appointments. The current phase will involve hiring 110 people at the Sept. 9 TJX hiring event. The Phoenix Convention Center will host the 2017 Annual Biomedical Research Conference in October 2017. This conference is estimated to have more than 3,500 estimated delegates.

SOCIAL SERVICES DELIVERY A Scattered Sites family of four joined the Housing Department’s Family Self Sufficiency (FSS) program in January 2015. The family’s main goal was to become first-time homebuyers. The family immediately met with a credit counselor and opened an Individual Development Account and began making deposits. They were

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able to save $5,000 and received $15,000 in 3:1 matching funds for the purchase of their Scattered Sites home through the Section 32 Program. During their time in the FSS Program, their earned income increased from $22,813 to $44,381. The family also earned $3,470 in their FSS escrow account which they will put into savings. The Section 32 program enabled the family to purchase their home at 80 percent of the appraised value and provided an additional $6,000 in down payment assistance. Human Services staff met at the Human Services Campus with members of the Street Feeding Collaborative including city, county and campus staff. The committee discussed the needs and coordination of clean-up activities at the homeless campus and surrounding area. Adult probation will be working to provide community service workers and a newly contracted vendor hired to maintain the campus and area next to the shelter. Residents will have the opportunity to apply as volunteers and will obtain incentives for their assistance. The annual Heat Relief Network has acquired 323,872 bottles of water through donation since May 2016. Mercy Maricopa recently donated 1,920 bottles and 3,840 bottles were distributed to Network partners. On Sept. 1, more than 75 adults attended the “Community Benefits & Services Fair” at Burton Barr Central Library. Representatives from the Area Agency on Aging, Social Security Administration, and Keogh Health Connection presented an informational session, followed by one-on-one assistance. Topics included Medicare options, Social Security benefits, and Medicaid, AHCCCS, and Marketplace eligibility. The Fair will be offered on four additional dates in September and October, two of which will be presented in Spanish. College Depot staff recently served more than 200 teens and adults, providing 62 individual college planning and re-engagement appointments at Burton Barr Central Library. Additionally, staff provided walk-in assistance to 85 youth and adults through in-house programming with college admissions, financial aid, GED, and alternative high school resources. South Mountain Community Library is celebrating its fifth Anniversary on Oct. 22 from 8:30 to 10 a.m. Recognizing the five-year partnership between South Mountain Community College and Phoenix Public Library, distinguished guests from the City of Phoenix, South Mountain Community College and a founding member of the Friends of the Phoenix Public Library, South Mountain Chapter, will gather for this celebration. Parks and Recreation Natural Resource Division partnered with the Arizona Center for Nature Conservation and Ponderosa Stables to present “Wild West Days” as part of the monthly Silent Sunday programming. More than 50 guests attended the event where they heard legendary old-west tales and were introduced to a trail horse. They also learned about South Mountain’s mining history and panned for “fool’s gold” (Iron Pyrite).

PUBLIC SAFETY On Sept. 5, more than 60 firefighters from Phoenix and Tempe fought a large scrap yard fire. The pile primarily consisted of interior vehicle upholstery, tires, and some metal. The fire was upgraded from a first alarm to a second alarm in order to ensure that there were adequate Fire Department resources on scene in the event that personnel had to be rotated out due to high temperatures. A hazardous materials response also

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was added to the assignment when a pile of empty cylinders located about 100 feet from the main pile was discovered. The cause of the fire is currently under investigation.

INFRASTRUCTURE Staff from the Central City ADA Ramp Program are currently installing the ADA ramp replacements throughout the city. Of the 334 assigned ramps, 265 have been replaced with ADA compliant ramps. The project is anticipated to be completed fall of 2016. Street Transportation staff recently met to discuss and review the impacts associated with adding bike lanes to Missouri Avenue, Indian School Road, Osborn Road, Third Street and Van Buren Street. Public outreach will begin in October for all corridors except Osborn Road. Street Transportation staff will meet with MAG and Traffic Services staff to explore alternatives to reduce queuing at Osborn and Central to an acceptable level. On Aug. 31, Street Transportation staff met with stakeholders to discuss proposed changes to the city’s Pavement Cut Ordinance, which has not been updated since 1987. With the increased investment through Transportation 2050, City Council members have requested evaluating the current ordinance for possible modifications to protect taxpayer’s investment in the infrastructure. Invitations were extended to utility companies, developers, the homebuilder’s association and other stakeholders. More than 15 people attended representing nine stakeholder groups. Staff will reconvene the stakeholder group to discuss the final recommended ordinance changes prior to presenting at the Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee. The Luhrs City Center Marriott Hotel is on schedule for completion in early 2017. This 20-story, 320-room dual-brand urban hotel is split between the Courtyard by Marriott, which occupies the lower 120 rooms, and The Residence Inn by Marriott, which occupies the remaining 200 upper rooms. The two chains will share the lobby and the fourth-floor pool, fitness center, lounge, business center, restaurant and more than 6,000 square feet of meeting spaces. Planning and Development staff is currently conducting framing, fire-rated drywall, switchboard, rough electrical, plumbing and mechanical inspections.

FOLLOW COUNCILWOMAN WILLIAMS ON TWITTER! Thelda is tweeting! Follow her @TheldaWilliams1.

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Please visit https://pioneerharvestfest.org/ for tickets, or purchase tickets at the door!

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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 [email protected] 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: [email protected]

CONTACT DISTRICT 1

Councilwoman Thelda Williams City of Phoenix

200 West Washington Street 11th Floor

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

[email protected]

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