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July 22, 2016

Walmart Breaks Ground on New Supercenter at Metrocenter Mall

Officials with Walmart, the city of Phoenix and Carlyle Development Group – along with area

business leaders – were on hand to conduct a ceremonial groundbreaking for a new Walmart

Supercenter. The project represents the single largest capital investment in Metrocenter Mall in

decades.

“Metrocenter Mall is a Phoenix icon that has served shoppers in this community for decades,” said Phoenix City Councilwoman Thelda Williams. “Together, this Walmart and City Council’s recent approval of a new development plan for Metrocenter symbolize re-investment and rebirth for this critical community asset.”

Construction begins immediately on the approximately 148,000-square-foot store on the south side of Metrocenter Mall, near Interstate 17 and Dunlap Avenue. The Supercenter will take shape on the site of the former Broadway building, which was recently demolished and had been vacant since 2006. The Walmart is slated to open in Spring 2017.

This week marked a major milestone in Metrocenter’s revitalization, the Walmart Supercenter officially broke ground. I want to especially thank neighbors in the area and our Cactus Park Precinct for their continued support of this project. Many people have worked hard to make this happen and I am very grateful.

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“Those of us at Walmart are excited this project will both help us serve our customers better while playing an important role in the continued revitalization in the Phoenix landmark that is Metrocenter Mall,” said Paula Ginnett, a Walmart Vice President and Regional General Manager. “This site is going to be buzzing with shoppers next year, and that’s a great thing – for the city of Phoenix, area businesses and Metrocenter Mall.”

Metrocenter Mall opened in 1973 as the biggest shopping center in Arizona and one of the largest nationwide. Recent years saw Metrocenter challenged by the establishment of competing regional malls, changing shopping patterns and the Great Recession. Now, Metrocenter Mall owner Carlyle Development Group, the city of Phoenix and community leaders are intent on bringing new life to the area.

In June, the Phoenix City Council unanimously approved a Planned United Development (PUD) application for 130 acres in and around Metrocenter Mall. The new zoning allows for multiple new uses, including office, senior housing, multifamily housing and healthcare. It also provides for increased height and density at the infill site.

"Even in our early planning, the name 'Walmart' would come up regularly as a great fit for a mixed-use Metrocenter development,” said Warren Fink, COO of Carlyle Development Group. “With our new zoning, we're now able to actively pursue that vision through the addition of elements like office, senior housing and medical uses. Walmart is a valued part of that mix, and a welcome addition to the neighborhood at large. We're very pleased to celebrate their groundbreaking."

Once open, the Supercenter will employ an estimated 250 associates. A mix of full- and part-time positions will be available throughout the store, including: department managers, customer service, personnel, maintenance, sales associates, stocking positions, cashiers and more.

DISTRICT 1 NEWS & EVENTS:

DISTRICT 1 COMMUNITY BREAKFAST We will not have a breakfast in July or August. 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.

CITY EVENTS

UPCOMING PUBLIC CITY MEETINGS • Historic Preservation Hearing (Revised) – 10 a.m. Tuesday, July 26, Phoenix City

Hall, 200 W. Washington St., 3rd Floor, conference room 3B.

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• Zoning Adjustment Hearing ) – 9 a.m. Thursday, July 28, Phoenix City Hall, 200 W. Washington St., First Floor, Assembly Room C.

For more information on these and all other public city meetings visit: 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 youtube.com/cityofphoenixaz.

CITY NEWS

CPTI COMMUNITY LISTENING SESSIONS

The Community and Police Trust Initiative (CPTI) was formed by the city manager in 2015 to review police-community relations which affect all residents. The initiative was composed of 17 community members carefully selected by the city manager to represent the residents of Phoenix, including those from the disability, immigrant, LGBT, millennial and refugee identity. After a nine month process, they presented city leadership with 15 recommendations to enhance the Phoenix Police Department's relationship with those they serve. The public is invited to learn about the recommendations and provide feedback. Representatives from the City Manager’s Office and the Phoenix Police Department will be in attendance at all events.

*The last session will be held 6 to 7 p.m. Monday, Aug. 1, Black Mountain Precinct, 33355 N. Cave Creek Road, Community Room. For more information, visit phoenix.gov or call 602-262-6937.

PHOENIX PUBLIC LIBRARY 10 Reasons to Join a Book Club 1) It's FREE! 2) Meet new people 3) Read a good book! 4) Lively discussions and good debates 5) Read outside the box 6) A reason to turn off the TV 7) Take a break and get out of the house 8) Everyone's welcome 9) Learn something new 10) Learn to read critically and expand your communication skills

Phoenix Public Library has all the resources you need for a book club. Many of our locations offer book discussion groups, check our calendar for a location near you to find out what they are reading. Our Book Club Resource Guide has online clubs options, recommended books lists, reviews and tips on how to start your own group. Visit phoenixpubliclibrary.org.

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PHOENIX HEAT RELIEF NETWORK

Places to turn to when the heat is extreme. The Phoenix Heat Relief Network provides hydration, respite and wellness checks during the summer months. The Phoenix Heat Relief Network adds additional community resources to the ongoing efforts of agencies assisting people who are homeless, elderly or disabled when they are most needed. The network forms each May and operates through September.

Relief is:

• A bottle of water

• A place to find refuge and cool off for a while

• Lightweight clothes and hats to wear, sunscreen

The Heat Relief Network provides:

• Water donation points – the map and directions are available at:

phoenix.gov/humanservicessite/Documents/Collection%20Map%205_11_16%20finished-Revised.pdf

• Hydration Station and Heat Refuge Locations

• Wellness checks for elderly or disabled individuals by faith and community organizations

The Heat Relief Fact Sheet is available at:

phoenix.gov/humanservicessite/Documents/HRN%202016%20fact%20sheet.pdf

Help the Phoenix Heat Relief Network! Individuals, businesses, churches or organizations can help by collecting donations of bottled water for those that are on the street during the hot summer months. Tax-deductible bottled water donations may be delivered to any of the city's three Family Services Centers:

Travis L. Williams 4732 S. Central Ave. 602-534-4732

John F. Long 3454 N. 51st Ave. 602-262-6510

Sunnyslope 914 W. Hatcher Road 602-495-5229

The centers are open from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Please call 602-256-4302 to arrange a large donations or to volunteer your site as a hydration station or heat refuge. Acknowledgement of any donation is available.

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CITY MANAGER’S REPORT

Economic Development & Education

On July 15, the University of Arizona College of Medicine is held its White Coat Ceremony at the Phoenix Convention Center. This ceremony celebrated the arrival of the newest class of 80 students who will begin medical school in July. These doctors in training will receive their first white coat, a symbol of dedication and commitment to becoming a compassionate and competent physician.

The Arizona Families for Home Education (AFHE) held its Arizona Home Education Convention at the Phoenix Convention Center from July 15 to 16. A statewide organization, AFHE serves the needs and protects the rights of Arizona’s homeschooling families. The convention had 300 exhibits for an estimated 4,000 attendees.

The Stitch Fix Fulfillment Center project, located at 5555 W. Lower Buckeye Road, submitted an Annual Facilities Program review for a 121,160-square-foot tenant improvement plan for an existing 365,000-square-foot facility project. The distribution center is scheduled to open in November. Stitch Fix is an online personal styling service for women. The company is valued at $300 million and its 2015 revenue was $150 million. They plan to hire up to 600 employees over the next year.

The Fry’s Super Center located at 1311 E. Bell Road is set to open. The facility is located at the corner of 14th Street and Bell Road which was formerly an auto dealership that was demolished to make room for the new 123,000-square-foot store and 7,000-square-foot fuel center canopy. The site is roughly 12.2 acres with more than 500 parking spaces.

Neighborhoods and Livability

The Pueblo Grande Museum has completed construction of a new pedestrian entrance on 44th and Washington streets. Site improvements on this 1,500-year-old archaeological site include architectural hardscapes and new landscaping.

Social Services Delivery

On July 7, Human Services Victim and Homeless Division staff met with the pastor from Church for the Nations (CFTN) to discuss assisting homeless families and individuals moving into the Frank Luke Addition Housing Site in the fall of 2016. Staff is leading collaborative efforts between faith and community groups to develop alternatives to street feeding, which promote ending homelessness and long term stabilization. Volunteers from CFTN will be assisting city of Phoenix caseworkers in providing support to families and individuals.

Human Services Department is convening representatives from city departments, business, neighborhood groups and provider agencies to develop proactive solutions to address and mitigate potential impact to neighborhoods related to the closure of the temporary overflow shelter. On July

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5 and 7, staff from Human Services, Neighborhood Services and Police departments, Community Bridges Inc., Southwest Behavioral Health and Phoenix Rescue Mission conducted late night outreach and engagement in the area surrounding the Human Services Campus. Twenty-three individuals were contacted, and 11 individuals accepted service including emergency shelter, detox and hospitalization.

On July 8, Cigna Medical Group donated 18,902 bottles of water and 8,374 of granola bars to the Heat Relief Network and Human Services Summer Respite Program. On July 8, Human Services Department Victim and Homeless Services staff organized a water distribution event at the Salvation Army Warehouse. More than 1,500 cases of water were distributed to community agencies who conduct outreach to homeless individuals and families.

Public Safety

From July 8 to July 10, the Phoenix Fire Department responded to a total of 1622 dispatch incidents, including four working fires, three drownings and two mountain rescues. The Fire Department also worked closely with the Police Department to ensure that emergency medical response was appropriately planned for a demonstration held downtown last Friday. The rally was staged by local protesters in reaction to the shootings last week in Louisiana, Minnesota of two African American men and the shooting deaths of five police officers in Dallas, Texas. The Emergency Operations Center was utilized as a site to enhance communication and boost security monitoring. Fire Department units administered aid to six individuals with minor injuries and transported three of those individuals to local area hospitals. No police officers were injured.

Infrastructure

Water Services Department is coordinating with the Street Transportation Floodplain Management Team to repair the Sanitary Sewer Collection System. A segment of 36’ sewer pipe located North of Loop 101 and West of 35th Avenue was discovered broken and only held together by the PVC liner. Preparations to repair the segment of pipe are underway. During the field reconnaissance to locate where to begin excavating for the repair, it was discovered that the broken pipe had a storm drain culvert over the location of the repair. Moving the storm drain culvert will allow the repair to begin without adversely affecting the storm drain system. Street Transportation contractor has completed the installation of a new storm drain pipe on 1st Street from Buchanan to Lincoln Street. The street is now open for normal traffic. The storm drain connects the existing dry wells on 1st Street and on Buchanan Street to an existing storm drain along Lincoln Street. The project scope also includes installation of catch basin to capture storm water flows, removal and replacement of two valley gutters, and removal and replacement of curb and gutter.

Street Transportation contractor has removed approximately 80 percent of dirt required for the detention basin located at 27th and South Mountain avenues. Placement of the concrete maintenance access ramps is underway. The scope of work for this project includes providing a regional detention basin for the area. The project is jointly funded by the city of Phoenix and Maricopa County Flood Control District. The project is anticipated to be completed by late fall 2016.

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DISTRICT 1 COMMUNITY NEWS & EVENTS WASHINGTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT NEWS

The WESD Head Start program is enrolling for the 2016-2017 school year. There is still space available in the classrooms at: Acacia, Alta Vista, Arroyo, Desert View, John Jacobs, Manzanita, Maryland, Moon Mountain, Mountain View, Ocotillo, Richard E. Miller, Sahuaro, Sunnyslope, Sunset, Sunburst and Washington. There is a waitlist for Palo Verde, Shaw Butte and Tumbleweed.

In order to qualify for this free educational program, the child must meet the following guidelines:

• Be 4 years old on or before August 31 of the current school year

• Live within the WESD boundaries

• Have a family income that meets Head Start Federal Income Guidelines. For more information, call 602-347-4806. The Welcome and Registration Center is open 7:15 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Children must be 5 years old before September 1 to be registered for kindergarten. Children must turn 6 years old before September 1 to be registered for first grade. For information on requirements for registration, call 602-896-6950 or visit wesdschools.org/domain/55. The WESD is hiring for the 2016-2017 school year. A wide variety of job opportunities are available from teaching positions to bus drivers, custodians, paraprofessionals and more! Check out the latest openings at jobs.wesdschools.org.

DEER VALLEY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT NEWS

Deer Valley Unified School District regularly recognizes students, staff, and community members who exemplify strong character and courage with the Community of Character and Courage recognition. The character traits of good citizenship and caring can be seen in Sandra Day O’Connor students in Madison Bellan and Lily Sheahan. Madison and Lily planned Bloom, a prom in support of students with disabilities and their peer mentors which was held at Sandra Day O'Connor High School last month. The girls coordinated donations, 50 student volunteers, transportation, hair and make-up and special touches like flower hair clips and corsages.

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Bloom was a great way for students with disabilities and student mentors to share in the fun experience of a high school prom in a comfortable and supported environment. Sardella’s provided pizzas, Grads Photography donated a photography session and a complimentary picture for each student, and Baker Wee Bakery donated desserts and snacks. Other items were donated by Costco. A DJ had everyone out on the dance floor! Tables were decorated with fresh flowers from Rustic Roots Flowers in the Bloom theme. In all… more than 50 students from Sandra Day O’Connor, Boulder Creek and Mountain Ridge high schools joined together for this exciting event. Congratulations to our Community of Character and Courage honorees.

The annual New Teacher Dinner welcomed 72 new teachers

to the Glendale Union High School District this week. The

formal event is hosted by the GUHSD Governing Board and

was held at Glendale High School. The event is an

opportunity for the teachers to meet new coworkers and

learn about the GUHSD culture and mission.

Of the 72 new teachers hired, 18 are first-year teachers. Seven new hires completed their student teaching at a

Glendale Union high school and 19 graduated from a Glendale Union high school. Each new teacher will participate in GUHSD’s nationally acclaimed mentoring program. GUHSD mentors help guide, counsel and provide professional development to the new teachers throughout the next three years.

Many families with school age children depend on the breakfast and lunch provided at school during the school year. During the summer, families can participate in a program which makes sure these meals are available.

This program is made possible through the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Food and Nutrition Services Program which believes that good nutrition is vital to educational success. This program helps children get the nutrition they need to learn, play, and grow throughout the summer months when they are out of school. The following locations will be offering free breakfast and lunch meals this summer. Any child 18 years and younger may eat for free. There are no income or registration requirements.

Washington Elementary School District Locations: Chaparral School - 3808 W. Joan De Arc Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85029 May 25 - July 29 (Monday – Thursday) Breakfast: 7:45-8:45 a.m. Lunch: 11:15-12:15 p.m.

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Lookout Mountain School - 15 W. Coral Gables Drive, Phoenix, AZ 85023 May 25 - July 29 (Monday – Friday) Breakfast: 7:45-8:15 a.m. Lunch: 11:30-12:30 p.m. Washington Elementary - 8033 N. 27th Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85051 May 25 - July 29 (Monday – Friday) Breakfast: 7:45-8:45 a.m. Lunch: 11:15-12:15 p.m.

For more information, contact the WESD Nutrition Services Department at 602-896-5235.

Deer Valley Unified School District Locations: Constitution Elementary School – 18440 N. 15th Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85023 June 6 – July 28 (Monday – Thursday) Breakfast: 8:00 – 9:00 a.m. Lunch: 11:00 AM – 12:30 p.m. *Look for fun kid friendly activities at this site! Come for the food stay for the fun! Paseo Hills Elementary School – 3302 W. Louise Drive, Phoenix, AZ 85027 June 1 – July 29 (Monday – Friday) Breakfast: 8:00 – 9:00 a.m. Lunch: 11:00 AM – 12:30 p.m. Beuf Community Center – 3435 W. Pinnacle Peak Rd., Phoenix, AZ 85027 May 31 – Aug. 5 (Monday – Friday) Breakfast: 9:00 – 9:30 a.m. Lunch: 12:15 PM – 1:00 p.m. Deer Valley Community Center – 2001 W. Wahalla Ln., Phoenix, AZ 85027 June 6 – July 29, 2016 (Monday – Friday) Breakfast: 8:00 AM – 8:30 a.m. Lunch: 11:30 AM – 12:15 p.m.

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

Glendale Union High School District Location: Greenway High School, 3930 W. Greenway Road, Phoenix Breakfast: 7:00 - 8:00 a.m. Lunch: 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

*All meals include an entrée, fruit, vegetables and cold milk. A monthly menu will be posted in the cafeteria. *Adult breakfast ($1.50) and lunch ($3.00) meals will also be available.

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A THOUGHT FOR US ALL IN A TROUBLED TIME…

Recent events across our country have raised some serious concerns about the safety of our citizens and that of the people sworn to protect them. As our thoughts and prayers are continually being sent to the victims and the families of these terrible situations, please take time to think about how each of us can work together and make our world a more tolerant, understanding and safer place…

“Peace does not mean an absence of conflicts; differences will always be there.

Peace means solving these differences through peaceful means; through dialogue,

education, knowledge; and through humane ways.”

― Dalai Lama XIV

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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. 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!

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

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