Sahuaro District Weekly Update


January 8, 2021
Next Council Meeting:
January 12, 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
December 8, 2020 City Council
Meeting Highlights
Dear Sahuaro Residents,

Once again, our state finds itself with the dubious distinction as the nation's hot spot for COVID-19 cases. I know we are all tired of it, but we must continue to do what we know works: washing our hands frequently, wearing masks when we must go out, using hand sanitizer often, and most importantly, only going out when necessary. 

I want to remind everyone about the City of Glendale's GlendaleOne system. GlendaleOne is your one-stop service center. The system allows residents to submit service requests and access information about city services 24/7. You can also opt-in to receive status updates by email, text message, or automated call.  I encourage everyone to check it out and use it anytime, every time, you have a service request for the City. Click here to submit a service request, search our frequently asked questions, or contact us. This system should not be used for emergencies. REMEMBER: In the event of an emergency, please dial 911.

Remember, if you're struggling, or know someone who is, there are many resources available for those in need. The City of Glendale’s Community Connections page is a great place to start if you or someone you know is in need of help. The State of Arizona’s Arizona Together page is another great resource. Various forms of help are available including employment resources and financial assistance, homeowner and rental assistance, food and meal support, healthcare resources, and more. If you would prefer to talk to a city staff member about available City of Glendale resources, please call 623-930-2854 or send them an email by clicking here. I’ve included a section in the newsletter with these and other resources. Please share this information with anyone you believe it may help. 
Best Wishes,

Ray Malnar
Sahuaro District News, Events, & Citywide Information
Glendale Launches SmartGov
Are you a Glendale business? Do you need to apply for or renew your business license? The City of Glendale has launched a new tool to help you - SmartGov. Click the video for a brief video tutorial of the new automated SmartGov system.

Applying for or renewing a business license with this new service is as easy as creating an online account in the city of Glendale’s SmartGov portal. Established businesses will use an access code supplied by the city of Glendale to link the new online account to their existing license.
Businesses that are interested in this service should email taxlic@glendaleaz.com or contact Customer Service at 623-930-3190 with any questions they may have.
We need your help!
Glendale AZ - Transportation Department needs your feedback! Our curb to curb Dial-A-Ride pilot program, Glendale OnDemand will be ending on January 1, 2021. Glendale Transit is evaluating the effectiveness of this program to determine future expansion and would like to hear from you.

Complete a short survey here
***Please note, starting January 1, 2021,
riders who booked Glendale OnDemand online or on their smartphone will need to call
Glendale Dial-A-Ride at 623-930-3500 to schedule trips Monday-Friday from
7am – 5:30pm. Thank you!
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles

Friday, January 8, 2021

Downtown Glendale (the parking lot off Glenn Dr. just to the east of 57th Ave.)  

The event follows all CDC guidelines and keeps residents safe and separated in their own vehicles. Due to AZDHS guidelines, space is limited in the parking lot which will require guests to register in advance for free:

Mark your calendars for the Mayor's Annual Blood Drive!
The 3rd Annual Mayor Weiers’ Blood Drive takes place 7:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 20 at Glendale Civic Center, 5750 W. Glenn Drive.

As a thank you donors will receive a goodie bag of Cerreta’s Candies and a voucher for a free pint of Culver’s frozen custard.

Donors will also be entered into a raffle for a $100 Southwest Airlines voucher.
Visit here or call Katrina Eaton at 602-770-4675 to schedule an appointment.

ONLY A COUPLE OF DAYS LEFT TO RECYCLE THAT CHRISTMAS TREE!!

The Solid Waste Department has set up several sites so one is bound to be convenient no matter where you live in the city!


For more information, click here.
Clean and Green Calendars
Hot off the press and boxed up, the 2021 Clean and Green calendars are being mailed out this week!

Keep an eye on the mail for yours!
Right Tree, Right Place

We’ve partnered with @SRPconnect
to remove 167 hazardous trees near power lines and replace them with 500 new trees to be planted throughout our city!

Click here for more information.
For more information, click here.
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.
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.
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.
Glendale Public Library's Best of 2020
The Glendale Public Library is proud to present our Best of Lists for 2020. These recommendations for kids, teens, and adults were selected by our collection development team. Click here to see the best fiction,
non-fiction, graphic novels, young adult and children's books, plus movies and music.
Greater Phoenix, Greater Together - Virtual Art Show

The people of Greater Phoenix dug deep into their ancestral roots and came together in ways that will forever change the fabric of our community.
 
In their first-ever virtual art exhibit, they are showcasing pieces that archive the emotion and moments of support, compassion, and togetherness that transpire across Greater Phoenix.
Click here to view the gallery.
Register for Virtual Arizona Brain Bee by Monday, Feb. 1 
This year's Brain Bee will take place virtually on Wednesday, March 3. It will begin at 5 p.m. and will include both semifinal and final rounds. High school students of all grade levels are welcome to participate! Register online by Feb. 1. Please visit www.midwestern.edu/azbrainbee for more information or call 623-572-3353 for questions.

Virtual Event Sponsored by Midwestern University & BHHS Legacy Foundation
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 Peoria Avenue and Cholla Street, between the Arizona Canal and 51st Avenue – Crack sealing to begin the week of January 11 to prepare for a Latex Modified Surface Seal (LMSS) application to take place early Spring 2021.

  • Streets between Thunderbird Road and Acoma Drive, between 51st Avenue and 55th Avenue – Crack sealing to begin January 18 to prepare for a Polymer Modified Surface Seal (PMSS) application to take place 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!