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April 8th, 2016

DISTRICT 1 NEWS & EVENTS:

DISTRICT 1 COMMUNITY BREAKFAST The next breakfast will be on Friday, April 29th, 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 will be Ed Zuercher, Phoenix City Manager. Ed Zuercher was appointed Phoenix City Manager on Feb. 19, 2014. In this role, Zuercher is the Chief Administrative Officer for the city of Phoenix and oversees the largest council-manager form of government in the United States, with 14,500 city employees, including seven employee unions and associations. He encourages city employees to

focus on working smarter, saving money aggressively and treating residents kindly in order to maintain residents' high public approval ratings for city services. Working with the Mayor and City Council, he is responsible for a city budget of $3.2 billion, including airport, water/wastewater, solid waste, convention center and hotel, transit system and general city services. Zuercher’s twenty year career with the city started as a Management Intern and grew to include Assistant to the City Manager, Public Transit Director, Deputy City Manager, Mayor’s Chief of Staff, and Assistant City Manager. He received his Master of Public Administration from the University of Kansas and his B.A. in English/secondary education from Goshen College in Indiana. Prior to his time at the city of Phoenix, Ed taught high school English and American History. He enjoys life in central Phoenix with his wife and two teenage daughters.

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ON THE ISSUES In her latest segment of On the Issues, Councilwoman Thelda Williams continues to explore City of Phoenix employment opportunities for women in nontraditional occupations with an interview with Water Services Director Kathryn Sorensen. The councilwoman interviews the director on site at the city’s Tres Rios Wetlands Project and concludes the segment with a fan boat tour of the area’s extensive emergent wetland habitat areas. The show is viewable online on the city’s YouTube channel at: https://youtu.be/qbI8coWLPGA. It also will air on cable for the next several weeks on Ch. 11 on Cox Cable. Viewers can reach the District 1 Council Office at 602-262-7444 or by e-mailing council.district.1@phoenix.gov. More information on Council District 1 also is available online at https://www.phoenix.gov/district1. More council shows are viewable on the city’s YouTube channel accessible from the city website at https://www.phoenix.gov/.

WASHINGTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT NEWS

Thanks to contributions from DonorsChoose, two Sweetwater teachers recently had their projects completely funded! Second grade teacher Liberty Kester had her request for Chromebooks and accessories valued at $2,090 funded, and special education teacher Alicia Allen’s request for items such as sorting tubes, fine motor jars, counting tubes and other hands-on materials valued at $426 was funded, as well. The WESD is so appreciative of those who have contributed to teacher projects on

DonorsChoose. Many WESD teachers have active requests for items. In fact, Alicia Allen has a new request for iPads! If you’d like to support a teacher request or know someone who might, please take a look at www.donorschoose.org!

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The Academic Support Programs Department was recently acknowledged by the Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) for their contributions to a unique partnership program with Glendale Community College (GCC). The Teacher Education Program at GCC recently received the Maricopa Innovation of the Year Award thanks to its collaboration with WESD. Three years ago when funding opportunities were limited, the team in the Academic Support Programs began searching for innovative ways to provide sustainable after-school academic enrichment programming. They reached out to local colleges and universities and began networking with their teacher education programs. The Teacher Education Program at GCC became a primary partner in this plan and since then has provided more than 300 interns to teach after-school classes, which has benefited more than 1,600 WESD students. Not only that, but the program allows future teachers, GCC students, to connect education theory with its practical application while under the expert guidance of mentor teachers. Additionally, WESD students are introduced to “real live” college students who serve as role models for college and career readiness. This program is a mutually beneficial partnership that allows everyone to succeed and meet their goals. We are so happy for our partners at GCC and we look forward to even more success in the future! The Washington Elementary School District has been awarded over $150,000 in Building Renewal Grant Projects from the Arizona School Facilities Board (SFB), since July 1, 2015. To date, the following schools have benefitted from the SFB grant program: Alta Vista (District 1), Lakeview (District 1), Mountain View, Palo Verde, and Royal Palm. We wish to thank the SFB for their continued support!

DEER VALLEY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT NEWS

Desert Sky Middle School eighth-grade student James Lacno qualified to compete in the state level competition of the National Geographic Bee for the opportunity to advance to the national competition in Washington D.C. on May 22, 2016. This is the second level of the National Geographic Bee competition. School Bees were held in schools with fourth- through eighth-grade students throughout the state to determine each school champion. School champions then took an online qualifying test. The National Geographic Society invited up to 100 of the top-scoring students in each of the 50 states, District of Columbia, Department of Defense Dependents Schools and U.S. territories to compete in the state Bees. Congratulations to Keshav Nandakumar, for finishing second in the 2016 AEF Arizona Spelling Bee. Keshav, who attends Sierra Verde STEM Academy correctly spelled the word Languish to win the Deer Valley Unified School District Spelling Bee. He was the runner up at the Maricopa County Region II Spelling Bee to advance to the Arizona Spelling Bee. This is the second year Keshav has placed in the regional bee and the second time he advanced to the state competition. He has appeared four times in the DVUSD Spelling Bee after winning the spelling bees held at his school. Hillcrest Middle School seventh and eighth-grade STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) Teacher Jeff Herold was named Challenger Educator of the Year. The announcement was made at the Challenger Space Center Fourth Annual Chairman’s Awards Gala. Former U.S. Astronaut Ed Gibson was

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the keynote speaker for the event. Last summer, Jeff took his passion for STEM to NASA as a 2015 Honeywell Educators at Space Academy. He spent time at the U.S. Space & Rocket Center in Huntsville, Alabama participating in classroom and laboratory training focused on space science and exploration – lessons he is sharing with his students.

BIKE SAFETY RODEO AND MOVIE IN THE PARK The city of Phoenix Fire, Police and Street Transportation departments are teaming up to host a Bike Safety Rodeo on April 23rd, 2016. Staff will distribute helmets to young people, explain bicycle-related traffic laws and conduct car seat safety checks. There will also be a bicycle registration and Crime Prevention Item giveaways! Several activities will be conducted and we are inviting as many people as possible to obtain this much-needed information. Parents or guardians are encouraged to attend. Children are invited to bring their bikes and helmets and there will be a bike decorating contest with awards for the best decorated bicycles! After the Bike Safety Rodeo, stay for hotdogs, water, chips (served to the first 400 people) and join us to watch Paddington (2014 - rated PG, running time 1hr. 35 minutes), hosted by Councilwoman Thelda Williams and her office. There will be free popcorn, glow sticks and beach balls, courtesy of Jak Keyser. So, save the date, April 23rd, 2016, be at Deer Valley Park (19602 n 19th Avenue, Phoenix) from 3:00 – 6:00 p.m. for the Bike Rodeo and stay for the movie

starting at 7:20 p.m.

“Recognizing DAR Anniversary and Students of

American History Essay Contest ~ The Legacy Lives On!”

The Ocotillo Chapter NSDAR will hold its next meeting and program on Saturday, April 9, 2016, at 9:30 AM. The chapter will introduce this year’s student DAR American History

Essay Contest winners. The fifth and sixth grade students from Ridgeline Academy, located here in the North Valley of Phoenix, Arizona, will read their winning theme essay’s titled, “A Colonial Family’s Reaction to the Stamp Act.” The 250th Anniversary of the Stamp Act (1765) required all colonists to pay a tax on every printed piece of paper they used. The two essay winners will be recognized in February an awarded the American History Bronze Medal and Certificate, at a ceremony at Ridgeline Academy, with Keven Barker, principal, the 36 students participants and their history teachers and members of the chapter.

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The chapter is proud to show the DAR 125th Anniversary Introduction video narrated by the NSDAR President General, Lynn Forney Young. Did you know that nearly one million women have nurtured and sustained the DAR since our founding on October 11, 1890? A granite monument was installed on October 11, 2015, in the Memorial Garden, to pay tribute to the daughters as a lasting legacy of this organizations history. The National Society Daughters of the American Revolution was founded in 1890 to promote patriotism, preserve American history, and support better education for our nation's children. Its members are descended from the patriots who won American independence during the Revolutionary War. With more than 177,000 members in approximately 3,000 chapters worldwide, DAR is one of the World's largest and most active service organizations. To learn more about the work of today's DAR, visit http://www.dar.org or contact Willine Evans at willineevans@gmail.com and 623-551-3764.

HELP US SELECT AN ARTIST! The Phoenix Office of Arts & Culture (POAC) is working with the Water Department to improve Odor Control Facility 72, on Pinnacle Peak Road at 45th Avenue. The project would involve commissioning an artist to work with an engineering firm to improve the security and appearance of the existing site. POAC would need one community member to participate in the artist selection process. The representative should know the area and be able to share their insights with others on the selection panel. It would require two half days of work: Friday, April 15th from 8am to 1pm and Friday, May 6 from 9am to 1pm. If you are interested in helping POAC select the artist, please contact the District 1 office at (602) 262-7444, or email at council.district.1@phoenix.gov.

CITY NEWS & EVENTS

UPCOMING PUBLIC CITY MEETINGS • Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee Meeting – Tuesday, April 12th, 2016 at 9:00 a.m. in Assembly Rooms A, B, and C, Phoenix City Hall, 200 West Washington Street.

• City Council Policy Session – Tuesday, April 12th, 2016 at 2:30 p.m. in Phoenix City Council Chambers, 200 West Jefferson Street.

• Public Safety and Veterans Subcommittee Meeting (Revised) – Wednesday, April 13th, 2016 at 9:00 a.m. in Assembly Rooms A, B, and C, Phoenix City Hall, 200 West Washington Street.

• Zoning Adjustment Hearing – Thursday, April 14th, 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.

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PHOENIX INVITES PUBLIC TO COMMENT ON PLAN AIMED AT REDUCING THE ADVERSE IMPACTS OF FLOOD HAZARDS ON THE COMMUNITY Early this year, the city of Phoenix prepared and released for public comment an update of its floodplain management plan. A floodplain management plan is an overall strategy of programs, projects and measures aimed at reducing the adverse impacts of flood hazards on the community. This plan identifies flood risks, their impact on the community, and a prioritized action plan for reducing flood risks. The city of Phoenix continues to seek comments on the plan and hosted several open houses, with one remaining, to share details about the benefits, purpose and need, and future activities supporting the plan. The same information from the previous three meetings will be presented at the final meeting. During the last meeting a brief presentation will be provided at approximately 6:30 p.m. The final meeting is scheduled for:

Tuesday, April 12 6 – 7:30 p.m. Phoenix Fire Department Station #57, 1708 W. Dobbins Rd.

Members of the public are encouraged to review the plan, attend the final open house and submit comments. Comments received will be addressed and summarized as part of the final plan that will be presented for approval to the City Council later this summer. The city’s draft floodplain management plan is available online at https://www.phoenix.gov/streets/FMP. The public comment period is scheduled to close Thursday, April 28. Questions and comments may be submitted in writing by 5 p.m. April 28, 2016, to:

City of Phoenix Street Transportation Department c/o Hasan Mushtaq, P.E., Ph.D., CFM - Floodplain Manager 200 W. Washington St., 5th Floor, Phoenix, AZ 85003-1611 Email: FMP@phoenix.gov

To request reasonable accommodations or information in an alternate format please, contact the City of Phoenix Floodplain Management Section at 602-262-4960 or email floodpln@phoenix.gov.

Celebrate National Library Week (April 10-16) with us and learn how Phoenix Public Library is part of transforming communities every day. Have you thought of Phoenix Public Library as a place and partner that provides more than books? Don’t get us wrong, we LOVE books (and always will). In 2015, our 17 locations and website circulated almost 12

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million items in 2015 and providing our communities access to them remains one of our top priorities. Paired with that, we are transforming so that we can serve our customers by offering innovative programs and unique services. We are a resource for people of any age, a partner for you to achieve the vision you have for the life you want. At Phoenix Public Library, you can count on: Families with young children can build early literacy skills at our storytimes, storytimes with sign language, Kindergarten Bootcamp, parent workshops and Summer Reading programs. Teens can find a summer volunteer job, or create, build, and explore creativity through our STEM and STEAM programs. Is getting a degree one of your goals? Get hands on assistance in completing entrance and financial aid applications for college through our College Depot services. Access all the library has to offer, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. At phoenixpubliclibrary.org you have at your fingertips hundreds of thousands of items. Books, magazines, music, movies, newspapers, online courses…discover something new, revisit something familiar or expand your horizons. Phoenix Public Library is lots of books and so much more, we strive to be the heart of our community. Our mission is to be about what we do for and with people so come transform with us! Check out our online calendar for a list of National Library Week programs here: http://phoenixpubliclibrary.evanced.info/signup/EventCalendar.aspx?df=list&nd=35&kw=nlw

TTTTHE HE HE HE 7777 STAGES OF DEALING WISTAGES OF DEALING WISTAGES OF DEALING WISTAGES OF DEALING WITH TH TH TH AAAARIZONARIZONARIZONARIZONA’’’’S HEATS HEATS HEATS HEAT This past week, we hit a high temperature of 97 degrees, according to www.accuweather.com. Over the past few days, we saw cooler temperatures and some welcome rain, too! Even though we are experiencing some wonderful weather right now, I think we all agree that we are anticipating the mercury to be rising very quickly. Last year, AZ Central published The 7 Stages of Dealing with Arizona’s Heat. See stage 7 later in the news…

CITY NEWS

THE CITY MANAGER’S TRIAL BUDGET AND COMMUNITY BUDGET HEARINGS The City Manager’s Trial Budget was presented at the March 22 Policy Session. A balanced Trial Budget for fiscal year 2016-17 initiates an extensive public outreach process designed to get feedback on acceptable service levels, employee compensation, and revenue streams to provide important public services. To see the City Manager’s Trial budget, please go to the website at: https://www.phoenix.gov/budgetsite/Documents/2016-17%20Trial%20Budget%20Overview.pdf Appendix A in the report provides information on the debt service requirements of the General Obligation bond program and details options to ensure the city’s continued financial strength.

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As the Council has requested, Appendix B identifies options alongside the base Trial Budget, including use of one-time revenues or cutting existing services (Attachments 2-5). The recommended choices if cuts to services (Attachment 5) are desired are shown in Attachment 6, which provides approximately $44 million in programs from which to select the cuts needed. Attachment 7 provides a summary of the revenue options, detailing different impacts on how much is paid by residents, what services are provided to residents and whether to restore employee compensation for providing those services. Residents are invited to attend community budget hearings to provide input on the proposed budget. The next scheduled hearing for District 1 is on April 19th at the Goelet A.C. Beuf Community Center, located at 3435 West Pinnacle Peak Road. To see the complete list of Community Budget Hearings, please see the last page of the Trial budget, located at the link at the top of this article. If you are curious to know where Phoenix ranks among cities with the most efficient public spending, please

see the KTAR News article here: http://ktar.com/story/999562/report-phoenix-ranked-among-cities-with-most-efficient-public-spending/

PHOENIX POLICE CHIEF RECRUITMENT BEGINS SEMI-FINALIST PHASE Ten semi-finalist candidates have been invited to interview for the position of Phoenix Police Chief. The semi-finalists were chosen from a pool of 65 applications the city received after opening up the recruitment process earlier this year. During the next few months, the semi-finalists will be required to compete in an interview process with members of the city’s executive team and community members who were selected by the Mayor and Council. The Phoenix Law Enforcement Association (PLEA), the Phoenix Police Sergeants and Lieutenants Association (PPSLA) and the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) will also have representation on the interview panels. “We have a very talented and diverse candidate pool with experienced law enforcement leaders who have served in positions throughout the U.S. including right here in our own community,” said Ed Zuercher, Phoenix City Manager. “The police chief position is one of the most visible jobs in the city and the person selected must have a strong balance of experience, understanding the needs of residents and business owners and the changing direction of law enforcement.” After the semi-finalist stage, a small group of finalists will be invited back to participate in the next phase of the process. Current Phoenix Police Chief, Joseph Yahner, will retire in October 2016 after serving the city for more than 30 years. The new chief is expected to begin prior to Yahner’s departure. A list of the names of the ten semi-finalist candidates, a brief biography and photo of each candidate can be found here: https://www.phoenix.gov/Documents/PHX_Police_Chief_Semi_Finalists.pdf

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COMMUNITY AND POLICE TRUST INITIATIVE In collaboration with Police Chief Joe Yahner, the City Manager invited a diverse group of community leaders to participate in a shared dialogue with Police aimed at strengthening relationships. This task force was called the Community and Police Trust Initiative or CPTI. The vision was to gather a diverse group of committed people focusing on transparency and accountability between the Phoenix Police Department and the community. The group builds on the work from the Community Engagement and Outreach Task Force which began its work in 2010 and concluded in 2014. The CPTI group spent many hours to recommend to the City Manager develop data-driven action steps on transparency, accountability and community satisfaction hoping for measureable results that can be reported at least annually. This action plan is designed to increase the public’s confidence that the Phoenix Police Department is treating all people with respect, dignity and professionalism. The group was asked to provide approximately seven to nine recommendations to the City Manager before their sunset at the end of 2015. Longtime community members Carole Coles Henry and Julian Nabozny agreed to serve as Co-Chairs for the CPTI. Police Chief Joe Yahner assigned Assistant Police Chief Mike Kurtenbach and Director of Police and Community Affairs Marchelle Franklin to serve as staff co-leads and work closely with the members of the group to accomplish the mission. The group determined its own topics, methods of information gathering and process. The formal time commitment for the group was one two-hour meeting per month that began in April 2015 although members spent many hours outside of meetings developing and testing ideas. A total of 18 community members made up the Task Force. The Task Force met for eight months soliciting ideas on education, disability, officer training, national issues and many other topics. Guest speakers included Ron Wakabayashi from the U. S. Department of Justice and Sergeant Diana Clevenger with the City of Mesa. They talked about historical perspectives and current national practices. This included the Department of Justice Report on 21st Century Policing commissioned by President Obama. The group spent a considerable amount of time discussing its applicability to Phoenix. Sergeant Jamie Rothschild also attended and presented information on Bias Crimes and the Graffiti Unit. Task Force members were asked to and solicit ideas and information from their communities to be discussed at the meetings. Each task force member submitted ideas for recommendations to the City Manager that would enhance trust between Police and the community. After several rounds of discussion on the recommendations, the Task Force reached consensus and submitted nine “first tier” recommendations and six “second tier” recommendations on November 19, 2015. All recommendations were placed under a pillar following the pattern of the Department of Justice Report. The pillars included: Reporting, Policy and Oversight, Community Engagement and Training. At the Manager’s direction the Police Department compiled a list of several current practices or initiatives they are undertaking to build partnerships and community trust. There have also been discussions between the department’s leadership and the Manager’s Office regarding the Task Force recommendations. A follow up meeting with the Task Force was held on March 3, 2016. This enabled deeper discussion about the intent and implementation of some of the recommendations.

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Please see all of the recommendations, the list of task force members and all of the information on this item starting on page 39 at: https://www.phoenix.gov/cityclerksite/City%20Council%20Meeting%20Files/160330005.pdf

NEW BUSES HIT PHOENIX STREETS The Phoenix Public Transit Department has ordered 120 new buses to serve the city’s local routes, the first order for new 40-foot buses since late 2013. The buses, built in California by the Gillig Corporation, use compressed natural gas (CNG) and have a fuel range of at least 400 miles, which means most of the new buses would not require daily refueling. The new buses replace existing liquefied natural gas (LNG) buses that average 12 years and 500,000 miles of service, some as old as 18 years with nearly 1 million miles. Another benefit of these new buses comes once the weather warms up. Each Gillig bus is equipped with an enhanced air conditioning system that includes two units that work in tandem to cool both the front and back of the bus simultaneously. Each Gillig bus is $520,000 and is paid for with both federal and county (Prop. 400) funds. The result of this investment means less repair and maintenance, and the city has a more efficient fleet to service those that depend on daily bus service. Five to eight buses will arrive each week now through July, and as they do city staff will inspect each one to ensure all equipment is in working order, as well as install the farebox. Once a bus clears inspection, it is sent to one of Phoenix’s three bus yards and then put into service. This order of Gillig buses replaces about 25 percent of the city’s bus fleet. However, this is just the start; over the next 18 months, local and RAPID users can look forward to additional new 40-foot and 60-foot (articulated) buses.

About the Phoenix Public Transit Department: The Phoenix Public Transit Department provides Phoenix residents a variety of transit options and is the largest member of the Valley Metro regional transit system. Services range from local and commuter buses to alternative transportation for senior citizens and special needs. The city of Phoenix funds transit, and other transportation improvements, through Transportation 2050 (T2050) - a local sales tax approved by Phoenix voters in 2015 - as well as county and federal funds. T2050 allows for enhanced bus service, transit-related technology improvements and fare media upgrades under the leadership of the Citizens Transportation Commission. Visit us at: https://www.phoenix.gov/publictransit or follow us on Twitter for the latest news.

PHOENIX SEEKS PUBLIC INPUT ON LED LIGHTS FOR STREETS AND PARKS As part of a citywide upgrade, the Phoenix Street Transportation and Parks & Recreation departments are seeking the public’s input on the appearance and use of energy-efficient light-emitting diode (LED) technology for street and park lighting. LED lights have many environmental and cost saving advantages. The use of LED is intended to help the city save millions of dollars in annual electricity and maintenance costs and reduce carbon emissions by up to 60 percent. In addition to energy and cost saving benefits, LED lighting can also help enhance the safety and quality of life for residents. Compared to the city’s non-LED street and park lighting, LEDs distribute light more consistently, with fewer dark spots, and create a more even illumination with less misdirected light. Residents are encouraged provide input on LEDs through the online surveys available at https://www.phoenix.gov/LED. The surveys are available in English and Spanish and scheduled to close on

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June 30, 2016. Survey results and comments received from the public will be reviewed by the city's technical evaluation teams to help identify the types of LEDs that will be recommended for approval to upgrade the city's street and park lights. For more information about the City’s LED program, visit https://www.phoenix.gov/LED. For information about LED street lights contact the Street Transportation Department at 602-262-6284 or email stlights@phoenix.gov. For information about LED park lights, contact the Parks & Recreation Department at 602-262-6862 or receptionist.pks@phoenix.gov.

PHOENIX LAUNCHES RECYCLING CAMPAIGN TO RE-EDUCATE RESIDENTS TO RECYCLE RIGHT In 1991, the city of Phoenix introduced single-stream recycling to residents, making it convenient for residents to divert recyclable materials from the landfill. Twenty-five years later, and now offering recycling collection services to more than 390,000 households, the Phoenix Public Works would like to re-educate and refresh residents’ minds on recycling right. Phoenix Public Works launches the “Top 10 in the Bin” campaign in partnership with Keep America Beautiful. The campaign lists the top 10 materials that should always be placed in the blue recycling bin: plastic bottles with caps on, beverage cans, mail, food boxes, paper, plastic jugs, food jars, beverage glass bottles, food cans and cardboard. The campaign message is clear, brief and easier to remember. For this campaign, Phoenix Public Works produced the “Top 10 in the Bin” video, a public service announcement in English and Spanish that will be promoted through their social media channels and through PHX TV, cable channel 11. Additionally, tips and reminders about recycling will be included in the monthly newsletter included in customers’ city services bill; sponsored ads on Facebook; and various community presentations will help spread the word about the importance of recycling and recycling right. Aside from the top 10 materials recyclable materials, the campaign also emphasizes the top three items that should never be placed in the blue recycling bin: plastic bags and wraps, electronics, and clothing or textiles. These materials can be recycled, but not in Phoenix’s recycling program. Residents are asked to bring clean plastic bags and wraps to the nearest grocery store; electronics can be dropped off at one of the nine household hazardous waste and electronics collection event hosted by the city at different locations; and clothing and other textiles should be donated to resale shops. Recycling is important and one of the easiest ways to divert waste. Ensuring the recyclable materials are not contaminated by non-recyclable materials is equally important. Phoenix has a goal of increasing its waste diversion rate to 40 percent by 2020. Reimagine Phoenix, the city’s sustainability initiative launched in 2013, has already jumpstarted new solid waste programs and projects that could assist in reaching that goal, including the implementation of a pay-as-you-throw program, as well as a green organics curbside collection.

To view the “Top 10 in the Bin” video, visit: https://www.phoenix.gov/publicworks/residential-recycling.

Follow Phoenix Public Works on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram for more waste diversion tips.

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UPDATE ON THE LICENSING OF SCRAP METAL At the January 13, 2016, Public Safety and Veterans Subcommittee meeting, the Police Department presented an update on the licensing of scrap metal dealers in the City of Phoenix, recommending reinstatement of the City’s scrap metal dealer licensing program and conformance of parts of the Phoenix City Code to new state law. The Subcommittee unanimously approved the item and staff was directed to draft a proposed ordinance, notify stakeholders of proposed reinstatement of scrap metal dealer licensing and ordinance changes, and report back to the Subcommittee in March 2016. Draft changes to the City of Phoenix Code related to scrap metal were drafted. The Police Department sent out two separate notices to more than sixty scrap metal dealers within the City of Phoenix informing them of the proposed changes. In September 2013, the Arizona State Legislature passed a law requiring scrap metal dealers to register with the State preempting City licensing for scrap metal dealers. The City stopped licensing scrap metal dealers in December 2013. In 2014, an amendment to state law was approved by the legislature clarifying that cities may have licensing systems for scrap metal dealers if they include background checks and fingerprinting. As stated at the January 13, 2016 Public Safety and Veterans Subcommittee meeting, several provisions in City Code differed from existing State law. The draft changes to the City of Phoenix Code related to scrap metal are summarized below. Definition of Scrap Metal Dealers Phoenix City Code regulating scrap metal dealers exempts businesses that exclusively handle used aluminum beverage containers from requiring a scrap metal dealer license. Current state law (ARS 44-1641) does not include the same exemption, but ARS 9-82 500.34 prohibits the City from regulation of the sale, use, or disposition of auxiliary containers (including aluminum cans). Therefore, the Police Department does not recommend changing the City definition of scrap metal dealers at this time to conform to state law. Thresholds for Reporting State law requires all scrap metal transactions to be reported; there is no threshold amount for reporting. The Police Department recommends that City Code on thresholds for reporting scrap metal transactions conform to the State law. Transaction Limitations State law requires payment by check or money order by mail to the seller’s physical address for non-ferrous transactions greater than $300, and payment for air conditioning coils for any amount (no threshold). There are certain exceptions to this requirement, including if the transaction is with an industrial account that pre-registers employees as authorized sellers. Scrap metal dealers must provide a receipt to each seller at the time of the transaction. The Police Department recommends that City Code on scrap metal transaction limitations conform to the State law. Prohibited Transactions State law adds a new prohibited transaction (municipal storm grates) that does not exist in City Code. The Police Department recommends that City Code on scrap metal prohibited transactions should conform to the State law as it will reduce the ambiguity between State law and City Code, and it would protect City property.

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The Public Safety and Veterans Subcommittee recommended City Council approval of the proposed reinstatement of scrap metal dealer licensing and proposed changes to the Phoenix City Code related to scrap metal.

Phoenix Youth R.I.S.E. Summer Employment Program Now Accepting Applications The City of Phoenix is conducting a Call-to-Action for business leaders to participate in creating summer internship opportunities. Phoenix Youth R.I.S.E. (Reach and Invest in Summer Employment) is actively recruiting local businesses, non-profits, philanthropic and government agencies to create internship opportunities for Phoenix youth this summer. Business leaders can provide opportunities for youth ages 16 to 24 to get “real-world” work experience while learning aspects of business and providing pathways to future employment. Businesses will benefit from untapped talent at no cost to their budget. The program offers pathways to future employment for the interns and businesses. The Phoenix Youth R.I.S.E. Summer Internship program is fully paid by General Purpose Funds and businesses will not be responsible for paying for the youth who work at their work site. The 5-week, up to 40 hours a week, internship program will start June 27 and run through July 29. More than 130 youth are expected to participate in this program. Business and youth applications are available for pick up at Phoenix City Hall, 200 W. Washington St., 19th or 20th FL and can also be downloaded at www.phoenix.gov/econdev/Arizona-at-work/youth. Business applications will be accepted until June 3. In mid-June, supervisors and mentors will be provided a two hour orientation to learn about program expectations and to meet their youth intern. The youth application deadline is May 20 at 2 p.m. Both applications may be returned at City Hall on the 19th or 20th Floor or submitted to pwcyouthprograms@phoenix.gov. Email program questions to the PWC youth programs email address or call 602-534-3794 for more information.

CITY MANAGER’S REPORT

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & EDUCATION Planning and Development staff conducted a pre-application meeting for a proposed 385-unit multi-family project located on 26 acres at the southeast corner of North Valley Parkway and Sonoran Parkway. The remaining 14 acres of the site will be a commercial center with retail space and will be tracked separately in the pre-application and preliminary stages. This project will need to go through the Planning Hearing Officer process to obtain approval for their site plan and building elevations as stipulated in the zoning case. On March 23, CEDD staff met with the Arizona Insurance Institute Workforce Development Committee at their kickoff event at 2375 E. Camelback Road. The Committee is committed to bringing insurance industry companies and candidates together. It also serves as an industry facilitator for shared resources and efforts in engaging an educated and talented workforce. The following companies and organizations were in attendance: FICO; Liberty Mutual; Chubb Insurance; AAA Insurance; Independent insurance Agents &

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Brokers of Arizona; Legacy insurance; Veterans Economic Communities Initiative; Rio Salado College; Arizona State University; and Northern Arizona University. This group is a direct complement to the city’s Advanced Business Service Sector Partnership. CEDD staff recently completed conversations with Linkedin, The Markle Foundation, and the planning committee in charge of rolling out Skillful.com. They are an online platform that combines job board activities with career growth tools and career coaching and where individuals can find training to gain the required skills to job path into their next career. An event will be hosted at the City of Phoenix’s Business and Workforce Development Center on April 7 where more than 200 job seekers and companies will be attending the event.

NEIGHBORHOODS AND LIVABILITY Neighborhood Services staff partnered with the Housing Department on March 24 to provide landlord training at the Section 8 Landlord Forum held at Steele Indian School Park’s Memorial Hall. Neighborhood Services staff provided an overview of NSD’s Landlord/Tenant Program and resources available, and on the minimum heating and cooling requirements adopted to City Code in 2015. A resource table was staffed at the event and information was provided on Top 8, Landlord forms, illegal signs, upcoming Landlord/Tenant classes, the new heating and cooling ordinance along with other city resources. More than 150 Phoenix property owners attended the event. A Phoenix Street Feeding Collaborative meeting was recently held at 2120 N. Central Ave. Staff from Neighborhood Services, Human Services and Police departments attended the meeting along with 10 faith-based organizations that are working in the CASS and Sunnyslope areas. Staff from Human Services framed the homelessness issues, providing details, best practices, resources available, and the pros and cons of street feeding. The faith-based organization representatives provided testimony on their work. The group decided that they should remain meeting as a single group rather than be broken into two areas, Sunnyslope and CASS. However, since Sunnyslope has a monthly faith-based coalition meeting, it will serve as a subcommittee of the larger group and focus on Hatcher Road concerns. A follow-up meeting of the Phoenix Street Feeding Collaborative will be held in a month.

SOCIAL SERVICES DELIVERY As of March 24, the IRS reflects 2,948 returns filed by the City of Phoenix EITC/VITA sites, generating more than $5.1 million in federal refunds. This is an 8 percent increase in returns and federal refunds from last year. There were an additional 631 returns filed within the city of Phoenix through the free self-assisted software, Myfreetaxes.com. The average federal refund return is $2,165.50. During the month of March, Early Head Start assisted four families in transferring from its home-based program to its child care partnership program. During their time in the home-based program, parents set FPA goals of starting full-time employment or going back to school. Their goals became more attainable now that they have the option of transferring to the center-based program. Caseworkers provided for a smooth transition for families by encouraging them to tour the child care center, meet child care staff and caseworkers, and complete the necessary paperwork.

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On March 22 the Roosevelt Casework team hosted a two-hour Male Involvement Event at Martin Luther King Early Childhood Campus, assisted by Roosevelt District staff. A total of 87 children attended along with their father figures. All families were encouraged to visit seven stations geared to facilitate participation between the fathers and their children. Food and drawing prizes were provided through donations. 3 During the week of March 21, College Depot staff served 285 teens and adults, providing 75 individual college planning and re-engagement appointments at Burton Barr Central Library. Additionally, staff provided walk-in assistance to 38 youth and adults with college admissions, financial aid, GED, and alternative high school resources. Phoenix Goodyear Airport is making preparations to host the annual Sky Kids event on April 9. This is an event where pilots donate their aircraft and time, to expose kids with disabilities to the joys of aviation and flying. Youth administrative staff participated in the Youth Engagement Phoenix Summit coordinated by My Brother’s Keeper initiative. More than 100 youth from the Phoenix Union High School District registered to attend the event. Youth participated in three workshops to help prepare them for summer employment opportunities. Staff also offered information on upcoming summer employment programs offered such as: Phoenix Youth Reach and Invest in Summer Employment, Jerome E. Miller Leadership Academy, and the Wells Fargo Internship program.

PUBLIC SAFETY Public Transit staff continues to participate in the Violence Impact Project and staff responded to a concerned citizen about safety concerns along the 27th Avenue corridor. The Transit Enforcement Unit will be working with the area precinct’s patrol to monitor these issues, and bus stops along the 27th Avenue corridor have been scheduled for lighting repairs.

INFRASTRUCTURE On March 23 the High Intensity Activated Crosswalk (HAWK) signal was activated on 16th Street north of Indian School Road. Street Transportation crews worked on installing new HAWK signage to convert the existing Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon crosswalk into a HAWK crosswalk. The change was the result of a study that showed increased usage of the crosswalk.

PHOENIX TEAM The recently held White House Water Summit, held in conjunction with the United Nations World Water Day, focused on the country’s water issues and potential solutions using innovative science and technology. One of the actions highlighted was the Phoenix/Tucson water exchange agreement. Water Services Director Kathryn Sorensen and Tucson Water Director Timothy Thomure represented their respective cities at the summit, highlighting details and next steps needed to continue the successful pilot program. Kathryn was interviewed by Cronkite News, KJZZ, and Arizona Public News Service about the summit.

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WHAT WE DO MATTERS Aviation is preparing for Volunteer Appreciation Week, April 11-17. The Mayor, members of the City Council and City Manager will join Aviation staff in thanking Sky Harbor’s 400 Navigator volunteers, who donate nearly 70,000 hours of their time each year. All tenants and Aviation employees are encouraged to wear purple in honor of the Navigators and to stop by and thank them for all that they do. Each day, staff will highlight a volunteer by posting on social media sites Facebook, Instagram and Twitter an infographic with a photo of the Navigator and a travel tip. Staff will also be posting photos of City leaders serving as Navigators on Aviation’s social media pages throughout the week.

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

TTTTHE HE HE HE 7777 STAGES OF DEALING WISTAGES OF DEALING WISTAGES OF DEALING WISTAGES OF DEALING WITH TH TH TH AAAARIZONARIZONARIZONARIZONA’’’’S HEATS HEATS HEATS HEAT

Stage 7: Relief. But then all is forgiven on that October morning when you walk outside to a chill in the air

(i.e., low in the upper 60s — settle down, Midwesterners). Break out the long-sleeve shirts and full-length

yoga pants, and bundle up like we’re in Game of Thrones because winter is coming and in about six weeks

it’s going to be 39 degrees some night, which feels so cold after living through summer that it hurts your

feelings.

Phoenix is a melting pot. Literally. Pots are melting.

But at the end of the day, all Phoenicians — no matter if we’re from Iowa, Mexico, or in rare instances,

Arizona — can band together and commiserate about the relentless heat and awe in wonder at the storm

building on the horizon that occasionally brings magic water from the sky. We’re all in this together. There’s

nowhere else we’d rather be. – From AZ Central

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7 THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT AFRICANIZED HONEY BEES In a March 30th article, ABC 15 Arizona published an article about Africanized honey bees, or “Killer Bees.” Experts say that out of ALL of Arizona’s venomous creatures, they are responsible for the most deaths. There have been several incidents lately involving killer bees and it is the time of year for increased bee activity. Here are seven things you should know about Africanized honey bees:

1. The insect is a result of experiments in Brazil decades ago. The migrated to Arizona, New Mexico and Texas.

2. If their hives are disrupted, they become exceptionally aggressive.

3. Anything can cause them to attack: color, noise, movement, smell or vibration.

4. Bee season runs from mid-March through late October. 5. The size of the hives vary. An average hive has 40,000 –

60,000 bees. 6. 500 stings has the same amount of venom as one rattlesnake bite. 7. If you see one, leave the area immediately, call 911 and notify a bee keeper.

Determining the difference between Africanized honey bees and their more common European counterparts is often difficult because of the physical similarities. AHBs are only 10 percent smaller than regular honey bees, and have the same characteristics. Because of this, in order to identify AHBs you will need to patiently examine their behavioral patterns.

Please visit this WikiHow website for information on how to identify Africanized honey bees: http://www.wikihow.com/Identify-Africanized-Honey-Bees.

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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. 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