Sahuaro District Weekly Update


January 22, 2021
Next Council Meeting:
January 26, 2021

Workshop: 12:30 p.m.

Voting Meeting: 5:30 p.m.
Watch Council Meetings Live on the City's Facebook, YouTube, or on Glendale Channel 11
January 12, 2021 City Council
Meeting Highlights
Dear Sahuaro Residents,

City Council will start budget talks in February. Every year, we hold several workshop sessions to discuss budget issues, needs, etc. City leadership and various departments will give presentations throughout the process. If you remember from last year, we had to cancel several budget workshops in March and April due to COVID. This year, we are old pros at holding socially distanced and/or virtual meetings so this will not be an issue for us in 2021. The City remains is in a good financial position, but there is always more need than resources. I encourage everyone to watch at least some of the meetings to have a better idea of the many needs of the City. The meetings will be streamed live on Facebook or can be viewed later if you are not able to watch them live. Go to the City of Glendale’s website for dates, times, and other information about the meetings.

The City of Glendale has announced new payment options for utility customers and those needing to obtain or renew a business license. The new online payment system adds a wide-ranging choice of options that allow customers to pay their bills faster and easier with enhanced security precautions. Changes include the option to pay via credit card, debit card, eCheck, or through popular digital wallet apps like PayPal, PayPal Credit, and Venmo. More information on the new system can be found here.
Best Wishes,

Ray Malnar
Sahuaro District News, Events, & Citywide Information
State Farm Stadium is Now a COVID-19 Vaccination Site,
Currently for Phase 1B

Learn More at azhealth.gov/covid19vaccine
Review COVID-19 Vaccine FAQs (ADHS)
Click Here for Facts on the COVID-19 Vaccine
Get a COVID-19 Vaccine Appointment
Click Here to Visit ADHS Portal, Instructions
Renew or Apply for a Business License Online in a Few Quick and Easy Clicks!

Click Here to Learn More About this Option
You can now pay online using your debit or credit card, eCheck/ACH, or even link your PayPal, Venmo, or PayPal Credit account.

Visit glendaleaz.com to learn more.
Annual Folk & Heritage Festival Cancelled Due to COVID-19
The Annual Folk & Heritage Festival, traditionally held at Historic Sahuaro Ranch Park each spring, has been cancelled due to COVID-19. It was a difficult decision for the festival committee however, the Arizona Department of Health guidelines prohibit such a festival to take place with the current pandemic and the large crowds the event typically attracts.
Where can I get help?
As COVID-19 continues to affect our residents, staff has been working to provide updated information and resources that will benefit both our community at large and those impacted by the pandemic. We have created Community Connections to help those impacted by the coronavirus find resources and support and match those who are able to help with volunteer opportunities and other ways to support our community. We will continue to update this page as new information is received. Please visit the Community Connections webpage for more information on available resources, how you can give back to the community, and how you can help prevent the spread of coronavirus.

Arizona Together is an initiative to support Arizonans during the COVID-19 outbreak, connecting individuals and businesses to resources, raising money for community organizations and providing information on volunteer opportunities. Visit arizonatogether.org to find help or provide support.
The City of Glendale Community Action Program provides direct financial assistance for those households that are eligible. The Glendale Community Action Program administers the following financial assistance programs for people that are experiencing a temporary crisis resulting in a loss of income or increased expenses making it difficult to meet basic needs.  Each program has multiple funding sources with various income eligibility requirements. Our eligibility specialists will review your circumstances against all possible programs. 
 
Monthly rental assistance may be available to households who have had a substantial reduction in income due to COVID-19. For more information on eligibility requirements and how to apply, visit COVID-19 Assistance Programs.
 
The Arizona Department of Housing Save Our Home AZ (“SOHAZ”) Program offers Principal Reduction Assistance, Monthly Mortgage Subsidy Assistance for under and unemployed Arizonans and Second Lien Elimination Assistance to qualified Arizona homeowners. To see if you might be eligible for assistance through the SOHAZ Program or to begin an application for assistance click on the link for information housing.az.gov/save-our-home.
For more information or to file complaints regarding persons out of compliance with the City of Glendale proclamation CC 14-7, regarding face coverings please call
623-930-4666. Please do not call the
police department directly.
In an emergency always dial 911.

For information regarding the city’s response to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, please visit www.glendaleaz.com/coronavirus.
GlendaleOne provides access to non-emergency services and information 24/7 and includes a knowledge base of frequently asked questions and important phone numbers. To report an issue or concern, enter the location, type of issue, and contact information to have your request automatically sent to the correct department.

For a quick tutorial on how to use GlendaleOne, click here.
What's happening at the Glendale Public Library
Bring the Internet Home with a Hotspot from the Glendale Public Library
Does your family need to use the internet at home, but you don’t have access? Try our new hotspot collection at the Glendale Public Library! These portable wireless devices provide a free high-speed internet connection with unlimited data for your Wi-Fi-accessible laptop, tablet, or phone anywhere Sprint coverage is available.

The library’s 48 portable hotspots are housed at Main and Velma Teague Library, but are holdable at any of our four locations. To check out a hotspot, you’ll need to be at least 18 years old, show a photo ID and a Glendale Public Library card, and complete a checkout agreement at one of our Public Service Desks. Only one hotspot per household at a time is allowed. Hotspots check out for three weeks and cannot be renewed. Your internet usage will not be tracked by the library or the hotspot.
Make & Make Kit for Teens
Stress Relief Kits Available
Borrow a Librarian (Zoom)
Register Here, Jan. 25, 1 p.m.
Nutrition on a Budget (Pt. 1)
Register Here, Jan. 25, 6 p.m.
Virtual Songwriters Mini-Fest
A Songwriting Celebration from Home, Jan. 30, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Register Here
The Arizona Songwriters Association and the Glendale Public Library are thrilled to announce an exciting virtual lineup of songwriting experts and enthusiasts from across the nation. Live and pre-recorded lectures and performances will be offered in this safe, at-home virtual format. Click here for a schedule of events or to register. 
Sahuaro District Construction & Street Repair Updates
Upcoming Pavement Management Program (PMP) Activities 
 
For additional information as to the PMP schedule, process, impacts, or frequently asked questions, please visit http://www.glendalepavementmanagement.com. Below find upcoming PMP activities over the next week or so, according to contractors' current schedule. Should you have any questions or if you would like further information, please contact the 24/7 Project Hotline at 602-532-6250.

  • 55th Avenue, between Cholla Street and Cactus Road – Slurry Seal application was originally scheduled to take place in December but has been postponed to Spring 2021 due to excessively cool morning temperatures predicted when work was originally scheduled to take place.

  • Streets between Thunderbird Road and Acoma Drive, between 51st Avenue and 55th Avenue – Crack sealing is currently taking place to prepare for a Polymer Modified Surface Seal (PMSS) application to take place Spring 2021.

  • Streets between Peoria Avenue and Cholla Street, between the Arizona Canal and 51st Avenue – Crack sealing to begin late January to prepare for a Latex Modified Surface Seal (LMSS) application to take place early Spring 2021.

  • 50th Avenue between Cholla Street to Sunnyside Drive – Crack sealing to take place late January to prepare for a Latex Modified Surface Seal (LMSS) application to take place early Spring 2021.

  • Sunnyside Drive, between 50th Avenue and 51st Avenue – Crack sealing to take place late January to prepare for a Latex Modified Surface Seal (LMSS) application to take place early Spring 2021.

  • Streets from north of Cactus Road to Sweetwater Avenue, west of 51st Avenue to Columbine Drive – Crack sealing to begin this Winter to prepare for a Slurry Seal application to take place Spring 2021.

  • 75th Avenue, between Bell Road and Union Hills Drive – Crack sealing to begin this Winter to prepare for a Polymer Modified Surface Seal (PMSS) application to take place late Spring 2021.

  • 75th Avenue frontage Road, south of Grovers Avenue – Crack sealing to begin this Winter to prepare for a Polymer Modified Surface Seal (PMSS) application to take place late Spring 2021.

  • Bell Road, between 75th Avenue and the Loop 101 – Crack sealing to begin this Winter to prepare for a Polymer Modified Surface Seal (PMSS) application to take place late Spring 2021.

Not sure what all these terms means? Click here to learn more!