Good afternoon.

I hope you all had a safe and happy Independence Day. With council in recess for 6 weeks, there is no official business to report but I do have a few important announcements.

Longtime City Manager Kevin Phelps has announced that he will be stepping down when his contract expires in 2026. After more than a decade at the helm of our fair city, he is ready for a career change. Kevin came to Glendale when our fortunes were quite different than they are today and led the team through arena battles and hockey faceoffs, bond rating challenges and upgrades, and the spoils and glory of being a Superbowl Host City. Through daunting times, Kevin always believed Glendale was destined for economic development opportunities like no other. And those investments will be paying off as he hands the reigns over to Glendale’s next management team.

Best wishes to Glendale’s Deputy City Manager Brent Stoddard as he has accepted the position of Assistant City Manager for the City of Mesa effective August 1^st. Brent first joined the City’s Government Relations Department in 2005 and served as Director from 2010-2016. Brent’s academic credentials are impeccable of course, with a Bachelor of Science degree in Political Science from Brigham Young University, and Master of Public Administration (MPA) degree from the Romney Institute of Public Management at Brigham Young University. He’s also honed an impressive resume at the city as he moved through the ranks during periods of extraordinary growth and stellar fiscal achievement. The City of Mesa is fortunate to have him; we wish him well.

Have a great weekend, and as always, keep cool and stay hydrated!

Councilman Bart Turner

Barrel District, City of Glendale

CITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

Ernie Ochoa Promoted to

Assistant Chief of Police

The Glendale Police Department has picked Glendale native Ernest “Ernie” Ochoa as their next Assistant Police Chief.

Ochoa has been with the City of Glendale for more than 30 years. He started his career with Glendale in their Water Services Department. He then transitioned over to the police department where he has served the community for 26 years.

“I am truly excited and honored to have been chosen for this position”, says Ochoa. “Glendale has been my home most of my life and to now play such a vital role in the protection of the community that I have loved and served for all these years is humbling.”

Ochoa is a graduate of Independence High School where he was on the wrestling team. He served our country in the U. S. Airforce as a Senior Airman. He has been married to his wife Tara, a Glendale Police Department Lieutenant, for nearly ten years. Ochoa is a father of three and a grandfather to three.

Openings on Boards & Commissions

Interested in offering your expertise and advice in service to Glendale?

Citizens Utility Advisory Commission

Industrial Development Authority

Library Advisory Board – At Large/Teen

Parks & Rec Advisory Commission – At Large/Teen

Risk Management & Workers Comp Board - At Large

Click here to learn more and to apply.

Dedicate a Tree Program

Through the City's "Dedicate a Tree" Program, you have the opportunity to give a unique gift that will be remembered for years to come. Honor a loved one, a milestone, or an occasion by having a 24 inch box tree to be planted in a Glendale Park to commemorate the occasion.

Click here to learn how to plant a tree.

DON'T MISS WHATS NEW IN GLENDALE

Desert Diamond Arena

August 2nd & 3rd

Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live: Glow-N-Fire brings fans favorite Hot Wheels Monster Trucks to life including Mega Wrex, Tiger Shark, HW 5-Alarm, Bone Shaker, Bigfoot®, Gunkster, and introducing the brand new Skelesaurus, the fossil fury villain of Hot Wheels Monster Trucks. Each stop of Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live: Glow-N-Fire will be celebrating Bigfoot's birthday to commemorate the original monster truck's longstanding and historical impact on the motorsports world. For tickets: Desert Diamond Arena.

HAPPENING AROUND THE CITY

Maricopa County Home & Landscape Show

WHEN: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, July 11 to Sunday, July 13

WHERE: State Farm Stadium, 1 Cardinals Drive, Glendale

COST: $10 for adults, $3 for kids ages 4-12; free for 3 and under.

INFO: maricopacountyhomeshows.com

NEWS FROM PUBLIC WORKS

New Water Conservation Rebates

The Glendale Water Services Department is expanding our water rebate program thanks to a $450,000 grant from the Water Infrastructure Finance Authority (WIFA). Glendale water customers are eligible for a residential landscape conversion rebate if they choose to convert their residential landscape from grass to xeriscape - a desert-friendly landscape. Residents in existing homes can receive up to $3,000 for xeriscape conversions ($1 per square foot) and up to $250 for artificial grass (25 cents per square foot). Residents in new homes can also receive up to $500 for xeriscape (50 cents per square foot) and up to $250 for artificial grass ($0.25 per square foot).

For more information on these and other conservation rebates such those for installing EPA WaterSense products and Energy Star appliances, visit www.glendaleaz.com/rebates.

“Our city is excited to continue making it easier for our customers to start or expand their environmentally-friendly practices to help preserve a precious natural resource – water –while also saving money.”

Joanne Toms

Glendale Environmental Programs Administrator

Glendale Public Library

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Glendale Park District

ALL THINGS PARKS & REC ALL SUMMER LONG

Barrel District Construction & Street Repair Information

Pavement Management Program

Should you have any questions or if you would like further information regarding a Glendale project, please contact the 24/7 Project Hotline at 602-532-6250.

Streets between Olive Avenue and Mountain View Road, between 55th Avenue and 59th Avenue – Latex Modified Surface Seal (LMSS) application is currently taking place.

Where can I get help?

Report local issues, concerns, and requests for service

GlendaleOne is your one-stop shop for access to non-emergency city services, important information, phone numbers, and digital requests for City services. Need to report an abandoned vehicle? A missed garbage pickup? Need information on a building permit? Now you can do it all at GlendaleOne. Just enter the location, type of issue, details, and contact information to submit.

Click here to send a request directly to the department in charge of your request.

Remind Drivers to Check their Speed.

I introduced an idea designed to remind drivers of the importance of driving safely on neighborhood streets. They are 18" x 24" signs, red on one side and yellow on the other.

Let me know if you'd like one for your yard. Click HERE for your Free sign!

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