Sahuaro District Weekly Update


December 11, 2020
Next Council Meeting:
January 12, 2021

(December 22, 2020 meeting - VACATED)

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
November 24, 2020 City Council Meeting Highlights
Dear Sahuaro Residents,

During workshop, Council provided consensus to move forward on the recommended allocations of nearly $9 million in grant funding. The funding will be used for things such as home repairs eviction prevention, homes repair services, homeless services, public services for vulnerable population, education assistance, and neighborhood improvements such as hazardous structure demolition. 

During Council workshop, Council approved a road reconstruction agreement for Bell Road between 51st and 59th Avenues. Council also approved the final plat application for Villages at Thunderbird, which is the housing development north of Acoma on the former Thunderbird School of International Management property.

The council also approved changes to our fireworks ordinance. Fireworks can be used during the following dates: May 4th-May 6th, June 24th-July 6th and Dec. 24th- Jan. 3rd. The types of fireworks that are permissible for use in Arizona are cylindrical and cone fountains, illuminating torches, wheels, ground spinners, flitter sparklers, and ground sparkling devices. Smoke devices, sparklers, party poppers and snap caps are allowed all year. Firecrackers and flying fireworks such as bottle rockets are ILLEGAL at all time.
There have been many complaints about the noise of fireworks past midnight. Therefore, the new ordinance does not allow fireworks noise between the hours of 12:30 AM and 7:00 AM. The penalty for violating the fireworks ordinance is $1500 for the first offense, and $2000 for 2nd and subsequent offenses.

After Council meeting on December 8th, the installation ceremony was held virtually for Councilmembers Ray Malnar, Joyce Clark, Ian Hugh, and Mayor Jerry Weiers. The ceremony can be view here: Installation Ceremony
Best Wishes,

Ray Malnar


Seasons Greetings
from Vice Mayor
Ray Malnar
Sahuaro District News, Events, & Citywide Information
See Santa, drop off a letter for him and grab a holiday craft -
all while remaining in your car.
DOWNTOWN GLENDALE WEEKLY GIVEAWAY!

Enter for you chance to win a $50 gift card to a Downtown Glendale business!

*Weekly cut-off Mondays at 11:59PM.
*Weekly cycle ends Jan 2021.
*Limit 3 entries per week.
Downtown in December
The dazzling Glendale Glitters lights are up and ready to shine during this upcoming holiday season. We’re excited for everyone to come to downtown Glendale, walk around and enjoy our spectacular display of 1.7 million lights illuminating 16 blocks. The lights will twinkle nightly from 5 p.m. – 10 p.m. through 1/9/2021. Due to the pandemic, there will be no vendors or performers, however, we’re excited to showcase great new lighting designs and features that will add extra magic to each evening. There are also wonderful downtown merchants and restaurants that will be open and ready for business!
So many ways, days, and times to see Santa!!
Photos with Santa
A New, Contactless Experience at Arrowhead Town Center

Santa will be here starting November 20th and is located at the JC Penney Court. Rest assured, he and his elves have made every effort to provide a memorable - and contact free - experience. A visit with Santa is always free and available without a reservation as social distancing requirements allow.

Find all the details or make your reservation here!
Connect with Santa Claus via a Virtual Visit
Fountain Park at Westgate

Select Days & Times Only

Step up to our holiday house on select dates to share your wishes & safely savor screen time with Santa. Simply make an appointment online, arrive at our designated holiday house 15 minutes prior to your scheduled appointment & chat with the Claus virtually (wish list in hand!). Walk-ups are welcome as well (first come, first served!).
Santa Clause will be in Historic Downtown Glendale at Memory Lane on Friday & Saturday nights from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. thru the weekend before Christmas.

Santa & Mrs. Claus are taking many safety precautions including a plexiglass window which is placed between Santa and the visitor along with social distancing, disposable gloves, disinfectant spray and constant wiping down of surfaces.

Come see the lights in Historic Downtown Glendale for a safe & crowd free holiday experience.

Masks properly worn to cover mouth & nose inside the shops at all times & physical distancing required to keep everyone safe.
Santa Clause will be in Historic Downtown Glendale at
Memory Lane
Photos are $5 each (proceeds from the photos are for a local food bank) & you can also bring your own camera.
World of Illumination is back at Westgate!
The world’s largest drive-thru animated light show is back, open nightly in our parking lot! Online reservations are required.
Hope for Hunger Food Drive Drop-Off

The Hometown Christmas Parade has been canceled, but the annual food drive is still in full swing! Volunteers are collecting non-perishable and monetary donations to benefit Hope for Hunger Food Bank. Non-perishable food donations can be dropped off to Glendale City Hall (5850 W. Glendale Avenue) all November and December. For more details, please visit www.hcparade.org/food-drive.
Virtual Programs For Kids
Are you missing our storytimes, crafts, and other great events? Then enjoy our virtual versions and keep checking back for more.

Click here for all of the virtual programs at your Glendale Public Library.
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.
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.
Trash Collection Holiday Schedules 2020
Christmas Day

Friday, December 25, 2020

Holiday Schedule:

Monday, Dec. 21 - No Change

Tuesday, Dec. 22 - No Change

Wednesday, Dec. 23 - No Change

Thursday, Dec. 24 - No Change

Friday, Dec. 25 - Collection moves to
Saturday, Dec. 26
New Year’s Day

Friday, January 1, 2021

Holiday Schedule:

Monday, Dec. 28 - No Change

Tuesday, Dec. 29 - No Change
           
Wednesday, Dec. 30- No Change

Thursday, Dec. 31 - No Change

Friday, Jan. 1 - Collection moves to
Saturday, Jan. 2
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.

  • Streets between Thunderbird Road and Acoma Drive, between 51st Avenue and 55th Avenue – Crack sealing to begin January 11 to prepare for a Polymer Modified Surface Seal (PMSS) application to take place Spring 2021.

  • 70th Avenue/Grandview Road, north of Bell Road – Royal Palm Road, 59th Avenue to 63rd Avenue – Slurry Seal application was originally scheduled to take place this month but has been postponed to Spring 2021 due to excessively cool morning temperatures predicted when work was originally scheduled to take place.

  • Streets between Peoria Avenue and Cholla Street, between the Arizona Canal and 51st Avenue – Crack sealing to begin this Winter 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 begin this Winter 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 begin this Winter 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!