Sahuaro District Weekly Update


December 4, 2020
Next Council Meeting:
December 8, 2020

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
Dear Sahuaro Residents,

Last week during city council workshop, the council move forward several code compliance related topics that the council code committee has been working on.  

There are many issues regarding front yard parking that need to be considered including private property rights, use of grandfathering, court precedents, irregularly shaped lots, difference of parking requirement for residential lots vs agricultural lots, parking of RVs, trailers, commercial vehicles, etc.

Staff is currently evaluating the recommendations from the code committee and will present the final recommendations to the city council in the next few months for possible action. Council also gave consensus to move forward on new regulations for parking on streets, and additional tools to motivate property owners who have chronic issues taking care of vacant or abandoned property.  

All these issues will come before the council in a public meeting where public input will be received. Anyone interested in expressing their options on any of the these or other issues, please contact my office.  
Best Wishes,

Ray Malnar
November 24, 2020 City Council Meeting Highlights


Seasons Greetings
from Vice Mayor
Ray Malnar
Sahuaro District News, Events, & Citywide Information
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!
FREE Movies by Moonlight Drive-In Experience on Dec. 4

National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation
Join us under the stars for a safe, family-friendly outing as we bring back our Movies by Moonlight series, Special Drive-In Edition! We will be showing National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation (PG-13), starting at 7 p.m. The screening lot will be open at 5:30 p.m. Bring your own snacks and drinks and cozy up in the car together for this fun feature! Guests are asked to remain in their cars, except while using the restroom (you will need to wear a mask when doing this). Please click here to register for your spot today as space is limited. Also, after you register, you will automatically be entered into a raffle for one of our great goodie baskets! You will be able to access the audio for the movie through an FM radio. We recommend that you bring a portable radio, if you would like to save your car battery. Plan ahead to get takeout from your favorite Downtown Glendale Restaurant! Click here to view our dining guide.
Attention, FRAC Members!
Sign Up for a FREE Kids Craft Series

Register Online for Dec. 5 & Dec. 19 Classes
There is a new, FREE class series being offered to FRAC members, for children ages 6-10 years, to enjoy various creative themes and explore fun STEM activities. Classes held on Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. All session will be limited to nine children and will follow CDC guidelines; all participants will be required to wear face masks at all times while in the building. Space is limited and registration is required (click here). For more information, please call FRAC at 623-930-4600.
VISIT OUR SANTA STOP!!
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!).
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!
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.
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.

  • 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.

  • Streets between Thunderbird Road and Acoma Drive, between 51st Avenue and 55th Avenue – Crack sealing to begin this Winter to prepare for a Polymer Modified Surface Seal (PMSS) 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.