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June 24th, 2016

DISTRICT 1 NEWS & EVENTS:

DISTRICT 1 COMMUNITY BREAKFAST The next breakfast will be on Friday, September 30th, 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. This month’s speaker was Police Chief Joseph Yahner. Joseph Yahner was born and raised in Phoenix and has been with the Phoenix Police Department for approximately 30 years. Joe’s formal education includes an undergraduate degree from Arizona State University and a Master’s degree from the University of Phoenix.

Throughout his career, he has worked in several Patrol Precincts and a variety of specialty assignments. He was promoted to commander in 1999 and has been assigned to the City Manager’s Office, Traffic Bureau, Property Crimes Bureau, and the Maryvale Precinct. In 2007, he was promoted to Assistant Chief and assigned to the Homeland Security Division where he had overall responsibility for the Super Bowl, NBA All-Star game, and opening of Light Rail. On June 1, 2009, Chief Yahner was promoted to the Executive Assistant Chief. From March 3, 2011 through May 13, 2012 Joe served as Acting Police Chief. On February 11, 2015 Joe was promoted to Police Chief.

WASHINGTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT NEWS The WESD, Sunburst Elementary School and Pure Heart Church were recognized by City of Phoenix Councilwoman Thelda Williams during a meeting of the full council June 21. Williams acknowledged the success of the annual WESDCommunityFoodDrive, the second largest food drive in

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Arizona, and thanked the WESD for its efforts. This year, Sunburst Elementary, located in District 1, contributed the most pounds/student, winning the friendly competition with 34.42 lbs./student – that’s almost 15 percent of the total contribution of 146,311 pounds! Additionally, Pure Heart Church, also located in District 1, played a major role in the WESDCommunityFoodDrive, not only through contributions, but by partnering with the District in a fun Sumo match between Superintendent Dr. Paul Stanton and Pastor Dan Steffen. WESD Director of Marketing and Public Engagement Jill Hicks, Sunburst Principal Rhonda Warren and Pure Heart Church Pastor Tracey Beal were presented with certificates of appreciation by Councilwoman Williams for their efforts. WESD is proud of its relationship with the Phoenix City Council and thanks Councilwoman Williams, Councilman Daniel Valenzuela (District 5) and former Councilman Bill Gates (District 3) for their support of the #WESDCommunityFoodDrive2016! High five to WESD’s very own Richard Jefferson – an NBA champion! Jefferson, who many know from his hoop days at Moon Valley High School and the University of Arizona, is a former WESD student. He attended Ironwood Elementary for fifth and sixth grades and Desert Foothills Junior High for seventh and eighth. He led Moon Valley High School to the 4A state basketball championship in 1998 and then went on to the NCAA Championship game with the U of A and Coach Lute Olson in 2001, losing to Duke. After 15 years in the NBA, he won his first NBA Championship with the Cleveland Cavaliers Sunday night. WESD congratulates Richard and the Cleveland Cavaliers! The WESD is hiring support staff positions for next school year! Join us June 29 to learn more about the many other opportunities available, both full time and part time, including special education assistants, health technicians, food services, before and after-school assistants, bus drivers and more! The job fair will take place from 3 to 5:30 p.m. at the Administrative Center, 4650 W. Sweetwater Ave. Apply now at http://jobs.wesdschools.org/. For more information, contact the WESD Recruitment Office at 602-347-2622.

DEER VALLEY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT NEWS

Deer Valley Unified School District will hold two employment job fairs this

summer for extraordinary community members who would like to work with

our students! These positions offer great medical and dental plans, paid

holidays, and flexible hours – no nights or weekends! Plus, for parents of

school-age kids: work days match the school calendar!

Bus Drivers & Assistants Job Fair

Wednesday, June 29, 2016

9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Transportation Building

18360 N. 51st Avenue

Glendale, AZ 85308

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DVUSD will cover the cost for the CDL certification and new hires earn a paycheck while in training.

Questions regarding the bus driver job fair: Mary.Splett@dvusd.org

Classified job fair

Thursday, July 14, 2016

9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Deer Valley Unified School District Office

20402 North 15th Avenue

Phoenix, AZ 85027

DVUSD is looking for staff in these areas: paraprofessionals, food service, maintenance, custodians, bus

drivers, monitors, crossing guards and clerks. We have part-time and full-time positions available.

Questions regarding the job fair: Mary.Kupper@dvusd.org.

NEWS FROM THE GLENDALE UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT -- #WEAREGUHSD The 2015-2016 Glendale Union High School District school year ended with exceptional measures of success. Our seniors earned more than $74.1 million in scholarships – a $10 million increase over last year – and were accepted to serve in the military, further their education at universities

and colleges in Arizona and at Ivy League institutions across the nation. We are incredibly proud of their achievements and wish all of our graduates continued success in their future endeavors! For the 26th year in a row, the GUHSD Finance Department has received the Association of School Business Officials International (ASBO) Certificate of Excellence in Financial Reporting award and the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting award. These awards recognize the district for preparing a comprehensive annual financial report that shows a spirit of excellence, transparency and full disclosure. The awards document the district’s long-standing commitment to the transparency and fiscal accountability critical to success in today’s dynamic education environment.

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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. Please note: there will be no meal service on Monday, July 4 (Fourth of July).

Washington Elementary School District Locations: Chaparral School - 3808 W. Joan De Arc, Phoenix, AZ 85029 May 25 - July 29, 2016 (Monday – Thursday) Breakfast: 7:45-8:45 a.m. Lunch: 11:15-12:15 p.m. Lookout Mountain School - 15 W. Coral Gables, Phoenix, AZ 85023 May 25 - July 29, 2016 (Monday – Friday) Breakfast: 7:45-8:15 a.m. Lunch: 11:30-12:30 p.m. Washington Elementary - 8033 N. 27th Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85051 May 25 - July 29, 2016 (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, 2016 (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!

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Paseo Hills Elementary School – 3302 W. Louise Dr., Phoenix, AZ 85027 June 1 – July 29, 2016 (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 – August 5, 2016 (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.

PIMA MEDICAL INSTITUTE--PHOENIX CAMPUS RIBBON CUTTING On Thursday, Pima Medical Institute unveiled its new, 37,500-square-feet campus, conveniently located at Thunderbird Road and Interstate 17.

Pima Medical Institute is a private, accredited school that provides students with classroom studies paired with hands-on experiences for students seeking health care professions, including medical, dental, veterinary and nursing fields. The new campus offers in-demand healthcare education programs such as veterinary technician, veterinary assistant, dental assistant, medial assistant and more. Pima Medical Institute operates 16 campuses with a presence in eight states, including Arizona, California, Colorado, Montana,

Nevada, New Mexico, Texas and Washington.

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AFTER DARK IN THE PARK

On Saturday, June 25th, from 7:00 – 9:00 p.m., The City of Phoenix Parks and Recreation Department, along with the

Deer Valley Bingo Committee, will be hosting After Dark in The Park.

Join us for this FREE event, including cuisine from local vendors, live music by The Big Zephyr, the band from Barry Goldwater High School, community booths, water slides, immunizations, inflatables for the kids and a SPECTACULAR fireworks show! Don’t miss this event at the Deer Valley Park, located at 19602 North 19th Avenue!

For additional information, please call 602-495-3735.

FREE VACCINATIONS OFFERED BY PHOENIX FIRE NOW INCLUDES ADULT MEASLES, ADULT SHINGLES AND HPV SHOTS

WHAT: A FREE Baby Shots Immunization Clinic for those who don’t have insurance or are underinsured will be held this weekend. Parents are asked to bring their children’s shot records to the event. The expanded program now includes Measles, Shingles and HPV shots. Strong visuals will include paramedics administering required immunizations to adults and children. WHEN: Saturday, June 25, 2016 4 to 9 p.m.

WHERE: Deer Valley Community Center 2001 W. Wahalla Lane

CONTACT: Aaron Ernsberger, Phoenix Fire Department (602) 370-5718

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As a parent, you want to do everything possible to make sure your child is healthy and safe. Did you know immunization is the single most important step parents can take to protect their children from serious disease? That’s why Phoenix firefighters want to help parents by offering these vaccinations for FREE. It’s all part of the Phoenix Fire Department’s “Baby Shots” program. Vaccinations will be given to protect children against 15 serious childhood diseases: Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis, Polio, Pneumococcus, Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, Rotavirus, Meningococcal Disease, Human Papaloma Virus, Varicella. The expanded program will now include adult Measles, Shingles and HPV.

PHOENICIAN PALMS RESIDENTS NEED OUR DONATIONS! The Phoenician Palms Apartments, located at 3421 West Dunlap Avenue, are home to a large population of refugee families from all over the world. Many of these families are resettled here with few, if any personal items aside from what they happen to be wearing. We are asking for your help to donate items to these families in order to help them become better situated and to let them know that our community cares about them. Try to imagine having to flee your home, your community, your Country, to save your life and the life of your children, not knowing anything about where you will live, or what it will be like. This is the case for people that call Phoenix their new home and we want to make sure they can have a good start to their new lives in our community.

Donation items always needed (can be new or gently used):

1. Pots/Pans

2. Silverware & plates

3. Small household items- pictures, pillows, vases, etc. (helps with

making the apartment more homey)

4. Sheets, blankets, etc. - all can be gently used.

5. Bigger items like beds, bed frames and other items like tables,

night stands and dressers are also always welcome!

6. Clothing- men, women children and infants also appreciated

Whatever doesn't go to our immediate families either the agencies come pick up the rest of the items or we call the community leaders so they pass out items to their community members. For information about where to donate, or for any other information about the Phoenician Palms, please

call Anna Sepic at 602-832-4472.

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CITY NEWS & EVENTS

UPCOMING PUBLIC CITY MEETINGS • Zoning Adjustment Hearing – Thursday, June 30th, 2016 at 9:00 a.m. in Assembly Room C, Phoenix City Hall, 200 West Washington Street.

• City Council Formal Meeting (Special date and time) – Friday, July 1st, 2016 at 9:00 a.m. in Phoenix City Council Chambers, 200 West Jefferson 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.

FIREFIGHTERS WARN THE PUBLIC OF THE DANGERS OF FIREWORKS Use of fireworks allowed in Phoenix from June 24 to July 6

WHAT: Phoenix firefighters will demonstrate fireworks safety, warn

residents of potential dangers and exhibit fireworks permissible under the new fireworks law.

WHEN: June 29, 2016 9 a.m.

WHERE: Phoenix Fire Training Academy 2425 W. Lower Buckeye Road

CONTACT: Fire Inspector Brian Scholl, Phoenix Fire Department (602) 319-2297 or brian.scholl@phoenix.gov

On June 29, Phoenix firefighters will demonstrate the correct manner to use permissible fireworks. The sale of permissible fireworks started on May 20 and will go through July 6. The use of permissible fireworks is allowed from June 24 through July 6. The penalty for selling, buying or utilizing fireworks outside the permissible dates is a civil fine of $1,000. Use of fireworks on preservation land owned by the City of Phoenix is a Class 1 Misdemeanor with a $1,000 fine. Fireworks of any kind are dangerous and the Phoenix Fire Department encourages folks not to use them.

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A MESSAGE FROM THE NEW RIVER – DESERT HILLS COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION The New River - Desert Hills Community Association would like to remind all of us about the importance of recognizing heat injuries/illnesses and about the importance of drinking enough water. We continue to experience excessive temperatures and we need to be aware of the dangers. Keep an eye on each other, help ensure we are taking proper care of our children and pets and make sure to limit your own activities to stay safe in the heat.

For additional information about heat exhaustion and heat stroke, please visit the American Red Cross

website at: http://www.redcross.org/news/article/Stay-Safe-during-Extreme-Heat

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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. All sessions will have translation service available and are ADA accessible.

More information on these events is available at www.phoenix.gov or by calling 602-262-6937.

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PHOENIX CITY COUNCIL APPOINTS DEBRA STARK TO FILL DISTRICT 3 COUNCIL SEAT UNTIL SPECIAL ELECTION The Phoenix City Council appointed Debra Stark to serve as the District 3 Councilmember until a special election is held. That special election will determine the councilmember to fill the remainder of the term, which runs through 2019. The City Charter states that when a vacancy occurs with more than one year remaining in the term, the City Council must appoint an individual to fill the vacancy until a special election is held to fill the remainder of the term. The Phoenix City Council is scheduled to vote on a request at the June 15 formal meeting to hold a special election on Nov. 8, 2016 to fill the District 3 Council seat for the remainder of the term. If during the special election no candidate receives a majority (50% + 1) of the votes cast for the office, the City Charter requires a Runoff Election between the two candidates receiving the greatest number of votes in the November Election. The first available date under state law for the Runoff Election would be March 14, 2017.

CONTRACT FOR PALM FRONDS DIVERSION In 2013, the City Council adopted the goal of diverting 40 percent of trash from the landfill by the year 2020. To achieve that goal, the Public Works and Community and Economic Development Departments have been collaborating on a strategy to create public-private partnerships to build the City’s circular economy, i.e., redirecting materials back into the economy instead of sending them to the landfill. Last year, palm fronds were identified as a waste material that has economic value and can readily be separated from the waste steam. The City receives an estimated 34,000 tons of palm fronds annually. Palm Silage proposes a phased approach to processing palm fronds at the Resource Innovation Campus. In the first phase, Palm Silage will lease approximately six acres of undeveloped land on which to dry and grind palm fronds. In the second phase, expected to begin upon receipt of all required approvals and permits, Palm Silage’s lease will expand to approximately 10 acres and its operations will expand to include manufacturing livestock feed from the palm fronds. The annual lease rate will be $7,840.80 per acre. Palm Silage will be responsible for all costs associated with developing its leased manufacturing site. The City currently spends approximately $17 per ton to transport and landfill palm fronds. Palm Silage is a California corporation that has been producing livestock feed since 2011. Its feed products for cows, hogs, goats and chickens are sold in Arizona, California, Montana, Nevada, Utah and Wyoming.

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CITY OF PHOENIX FLOODPLAIN MANAGEMENT PLAN UPDATE The City’s current Floodplain Management Plan was prepared in 1992. The Plan provides an overall strategy of programs, projects and mitigation measures aimed at reducing the adverse impacts of flood hazards on a community. The Plan also identifies flood risks, their impact to the community, and provides a prioritized action plan for reducing flood risks. Street Transportation Department staff has updated the Plan to meet the current Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) guidelines, to reflect the City’s historic and current floodplain management efforts, and strengthen the support and opportunity for residents’ cost savings on flood insurance premiums. The updated 2016 Plan prioritizes flood management activities, identifies improvement projects to reduce flooding risks, educates the public, increases local awareness of flooding risks, and creates successful partnerships with local, county, and government agencies. The proposed 2016 Floodplain Management Plan reflects the City’s floodplain management efforts, which contribute to the Flood Insurance Administration class rating. Since 1991, the City has improved its Community Rating System (CRS) class designation by implementing floodplain management activities that have resulted in increased insurance premium savings for City residents. Flood insurance policies are renewed in October and April of each year. As of March 31, 2016, the City has 5,070 flood insurance policies in force and residents have received a total annual CRS insurance policy discount of $689,550. Residents currently benefit from the following:

• 20 percent reduction in insurance premiums for properties located within a

FEMA-designated Special Flood Hazard Area.

• 10 percent reduction in insurance premiums for properties located outside of a

FEMA-designated Special Flood Hazard Area.

The draft Floodplain Management Plan is available electronically on the City's Floodplain Management web site: https://www.phoenix.gov/streets/floodplain-management

PAYMENT ORDINANCE FOR ANNUAL UTILITY CHARGES $89,161,694.00 Recently we were informed that the cost of utilities will increase across the City of Phoenix and affecting its residents. No one is exempt from the rising costs for our services, not even the City of Phoenix. At the June 21st Formal meeting of the City Council, the City Manager and the Finance Department requested that the City Council authorize the City Controller to disburse funds in an aggregate amount not to exceed $89,161,694.00 for the purpose of paying vendors, contractors, claimants and others, and providing additional payment authority under certain existing city contracts. Essentially, this is the utility bill for the City of Phoenix:

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a) $ 73,567,103.00 To the following vendors, for electricity and gas charges of City departments from July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017 as provided in the proposed annual Operating budget, for the Budget and Research Department:

Arizona Public Service Salt River Project Southwest Gas

b) $15,594,591.00 To the City Treasurer, on behalf of the Water Services Department,

for water charges of City departments from July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017 as provided in the proposed annual Operating budget, for the Budget and Research Department. ____________ $ 89,161,694.00

PHOENIX CITY COUNCIL APPROVES IMPROVED BUS SERVICE TO START IN OCTOBER - Longer service hours for both bus and Dial-a-Ride service Throughout the development of the Transportation 2050 (T2050) plan, Phoenix residents spoke about wanting more service hours – and we listened. The Phoenix City Council approved a major milestone in the future of the city’s transit landscape, which adds bus service hours and frequency when scheduled service changes take effect this October. The improvements equal a 20 percent increase in service miles, from about 17 to 20 million. This means more service hours and shorter wait times for Phoenix bus riders. In 2014, the Phoenix Public Transit Department went directly to the public to ask what they wanted from the voter-approved Transportation 2050 plan. Among the many suggestions the public gave during early outreach was longer bus hours that match the light rail schedule, and more frequent bus service. The $17 million improvements include extending the service day by three hours every day of the week for Phoenix’s 44 local fixed bus routes and Dial-a-Ride. In addition, those same routes will have a frequency of 30 minutes or less, seven days a week – in particular during off-peak hours and the weekend. “Last year Phoenix residents voted to approve a transportation plan that would include enhanced bus service,” said Councilwoman Thelda Williams who chairs the City Council’s Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee. "Today, the Phoenix City Council voted to approve a plan for more hours of service and increased frequency—improved service that was a direct result of input from our residents. Transportation infrastructure with bus service that connects residents to their destinations and attracts economic development is what our residents asked for and it is what Phoenix is committed to deliver.”

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This is just the first step in this service expansion. In April, Phoenix Public Transit Department is proposing the expansion of bus service to match light rail hours seven days a week, another 1.3 million service revenue miles. The two-phase implementation allows the city’s two bus service providers to hire and train the 200-plus employees it takes to drive and maintain the buses for this service improvement. The total miles to be added to the system in both October and April is nearly 4.5 million miles. T2050’s impact on Phoenix transit has just started. Other improvements transit riders can look forward to in the coming months are new shade shelters throughout the city, construction of bus bays and more new buses and Dial-a-Ride vehicles. Check out what some of our transit users have to say about the service upgrades: English - https://youtu.be/dIZk0jbdY9I, or Spanish - https://youtu.be/xJ7av2iG8Bo.

* – Matches light hours

Routes adding frequency: 0 – Central Ave., 1 – Washington Ave./Jefferson Ave.*, 3 – Van Buren Road*, 12 – 12th St.*, 13 – Buckeye Rd.*, 15 – 15th Ave., 16 – 16th St., 17 – McDowell Rd., 19 – 19th Ave., 28 – Lower Buckeye Rd., 29 – Thomas Rd.*, 39 – 40th St., 41 – Indian School Rd.*, 43 – 43rd Ave., 44 – 44th St. Tatum Blvd., 50 – Camelback Rd., 51 – 51st Ave.*, 52 – Roeser Rd., 59 – 59th Ave., 67 – 67th Ave., 75 – 75th Ave., 83 – 83rd Ave., 106 – Peoria Ave.,122 – Cactus Rd.*, 138 – Thunderbird Rd., 154 – Greenway Road, 186 – Union Hills Dr./Mayo Blvd., Valley Metro operated routes in Phoenix 30 – University Drive, 77 – Baseline Rd., 108 – Elliot Rd./48th St. * – includes weekday frequency improvements, all other Saturday and Sunday improvements.

Luke West Valley council Meeting and Luke Community Partnership Program Memorandum of Understanding Signing Luke Air Force Base and West Valley Phoenix community leaders inked a memorandum of understanding (MOU) identifying the structure of the Luke Community Partnership program during the Luke West Valley Council meeting June 16 at Luke AFB, Arizona. In attendance for the signing of the MOU was Secretary of the Air Force, Deborah Lee James. The Luke Community Partnership program is part of the Air Force’s Public-Public, Public-Private initiative, known as P4, started in 2012.

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“Through the program, we have identified requirements and needs amongst all the partners and collaborated to strengthen the mission capability of Luke Air Force Base, while at the same time, increasing the economic vitality and quality of life for the surrounding community,” said Brig. Gen. Scott Pleus, 56th Fighter Wing commander.

This partnership provides an ongoing framework and offers a means to effectively combine and use capabilities to enhance mission effectiveness and reduce costs. In its fourth year, the overall Air Force P4 program has matured in guiding installations and communities to identify partnership opportunities across the spectrum of installation services and mission support. While partnerships have existed between bases and the surrounding communities for decades, this program is a means for Luke and the community to come together on initiatives that promote positive change for those involved while having the oversight and staff support of Headquarters Air Force.

The community partners include the City of Avondale, City of Buckeye, City of El Mirage, Town of Gila Bend, City of Glendale, City of Goodyear, City of Litchfield Park, City of Peoria, City of Phoenix, City of Surprise, City of Tolleson, Town of Wickenburg, Town of Youngtown, and Maricopa County.

NEW WILDFIRE AIR TANKER ARRIVES AT MESA-GATEWAY Meet the Avro RJ85, an upgrade in aircraft that fight wildfires. The newest generation of air tanker has made it to Mesa Gateway airport. It's bigger, it's faster, t holds more products and it's safer for pilots. "We're looking in upwards of 1,000 gallons more than what they would have before," said John Price, the assistant tanker base manager at Mesa-Gateway Airport. The aircraft is almost twice as fast as previous aircraft that have fought fires in Arizona. "It's something that can make or break a fire," said Price. "So speed is paramount for us. To be able to get to and from and get reloaded and back in the air."

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The tank that holds the retardant swells at the belly of the plane and holds about 3,000 gallons. The resource helps Arizona firefighters train until wildfire season kicks in. At any moment it can also leave to serve the needs of the nation. - 2016 KPNX

CITY MANAGER’S REPORT

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & EDUCATION Planning and Development staff conducted a pre-application meeting for the proposed OneAZ Credit Union mixed use development located at 1925 W. Happy Valley Road. The project will feature a 4,000-square-foot bank and two future retail/restaurant pads. Retail use will require rezoning, but the developer is considering restaurants in lieu of any retail space. Annual Facilities Program staff met with Water Services Department staff and the design team from AMERSCO to discuss the Renewable Bio-Gas Pipeline project located at 5615 S. 91st Ave. The process will take the methane gas that is naturally produced, refine it and pipe it into the Kinder-Morgan gas pipeline to be mixed with natural gas. AMERSCO anticipates breaking ground in October and be in operation by the end of 2017. To accomplish this, the plan review is being submitted in three packages with 10 separate phases. There is a similar processing plant in San Antonio, Texas.

NEIGHBORHOODS AND LIVABILITY On June 9 the Coding Club at Palo Verde Library began its summer program with more than 80 youth from various community centers such as Maryvale, Holiday, and Marc Atkinson Community Centers participating. The participating youth learned the basics of computer coding. Desert West Community Center hosted the Phoenix Police Department’s Hoops for Hope Family Day on June 11. The event included a three-on-three basketball tournament and a CrossFit event open to the public. Specialty police vehicles were on display in the parking lot to include motors, K-9s, and the bomb squad. Proceeds of the event benefit the 100 Club of Arizona in memory of Officer David Glasser. Office of Arts and Culture staff met with representatives of Herberger Theater Center to discuss opportunities to expand the Center’s annual arts festival. The Center is attempting to incorporate elements of last year’s 30th anniversary celebration, in an effort to expand the festival’s footprint and enhance their ability to feature a broader representation of Phoenix’s arts and culture community. The Herberger festival is scheduled for the weekend of Nov. 5. Financial Excellence The APS Electric Light Parade committee secured the Fiesta Bowl as a new $5,000 sponsor for the 2016 parade. The Fiesta Bowl joins the Arizona Cardinals as the two new sponsors secured for this year’s event.

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On June 8, four recently hired electrician apprentices from the Public Works and the Water Services departments met with staff from the Community and Economic Development Department to apply for federal assistance for those seeking to enter specialized training programs. Each apprentice will receive a total of $4,000 for tuition and books during the four-year program, enabling them to enroll in Gateway Community College and earn up to 60 college credits applicable towards an Associate’s Degree in Applied Science. In addition, the apprentices’ on-the-job learning hours will be logged in the State of Arizona’s Registered Apprenticeship Partners Information Data System, tracking progress towards their 8,000-hour requirement. The apprentice hires are part of the City’s recently re-established Electrical Apprentice Program. Public Transit Department submitted an application to Pilot Program for Transit-Oriented Development requesting $2 million for planning and business assistance for the South Central Light Rail Corridor. The Pilot Program for Transit-Oriented Development Planning provides funding to local communities to integrate land use and transportation planning with a transit capital investment that is seeking, or has recently received, funding through the Capital Investment Grant Program.

SOCIAL SERVICES DELIVERY The Summer Youth Program at Paradise Valley Community Center began on June 6. Throughout the program more than 120 students, ages 6-12, will participate in various programs and activities including swimming, arts and crafts, and field trips. Seniors and youths will participate in “Superhero Day” on July 22 as part of the summer experience. Sunnyslope Youth Center began its Teen Leadership Program on June 6. Throughout the program, the participating teens will be introduced to the necessary skills and knowledge to assist them in building their resumes for their personal and professional development. Additionally, the teens will volunteer at the Sunnyslope Summer Program and attend educational and recreational fieldtrips. Neighborhood Services, Human Services, and Police department staff in coordination with non-profit providers are collaborating to initiate a citywide protocol to collaboratively address homeless encampments. The presence of encampments across communities is an indicator of the acute need to create more effective systems for responding to the crisis of homelessness. This protocol, when developed, would be utilized by city staff and homeless outreach providers from the nonprofit sector to effectively and efficiently coordinate services to address encampments citywide.

PUBLIC SAFETY In response to the TSA no longer providing line-management service at the security checkpoints, the airlines have requested assistance from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport to hire a third-party company to assist travelers moving through the lines at the security checkpoints. The airport intends to utilize the Securitas contract to provide this customer service at all six checkpoints. It will take approximately 30 days for Securitas to hire and train the employees they need to provide this service. In the interim, Terminal Operations will utilize Navigators and offer overtime to Aviation Department staff to provide this service until Securitas is fully staffed and operational.

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More than 700 potential police recruits will take the City of Phoenix Police Exam on June 17 at the Phoenix Convention Center.

INFRASTRUCTURE On June 9, Water Services Department Wastewater Division participated in a conference call with staff from the EPA Region 9. EPA requested the call to discuss the challenges of operating a wetlands as part of a treatment process. Topics discussed included the history of the Tres Rios Wetlands, intergovernmental agreements necessary for constructing and operating a wetlands, regulatory challenges to operating and maintaining wetlands and water reuse in Arizona. EPA Region 9 is considering greater flexibility in drafting discharge permits for facilities similar to the 91st Avenue Wastewater Treatment Plant. At this time, Region 9 has commissioned a study through Stanford University to determine the challenges of operating, maintaining, and permitting facilities incorporating wetlands in their treatment process. EPA expressed interest in learning more about Phoenix’s experiences. Storm drain improvements at 35th Avenue from Ian Drive to Baseline Road continue. The scope of the project is to install various size pipes, replace the pavement, and install six catch basins to relieve drainage in problem areas. More than 500 feet of storm drain pipe has been installed. Street Transportation Department continues to oversee the installation of a 42-inch storm drain pipe and paving of the storm drain trench by the contractor southbound on 35th Avenue. The project is anticipated to be completed in late fall 2016.

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SAFETY REMINDER - Never leave a child, or pet inside an unattended vehicle!

Distractions such as talking on the phone can cause some people to forget their kids in the car. Try to eliminate things that draw your attention away from your child. Another tip is to keep a stuffed animal in the car seat when your child is not with you. When you place your child in the car seat, place the

stuffed animal in the front seat with you as a reminder that someone is in the back!

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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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