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September 25, 2020
Dear Sahuaro District Residents,
During City council workshop there was a presentation on small cell towers and 5G implementation in the City of Glendale. The regulation of cell towers and 5G implementation is controlled by the FCC and to a minor degree the State of Arizona and the local city. The FCC has approved 5G for implementation across the country and has given local jurisdictions some limited authority to regulate such as the height of the utility pole. The towers can be in the public rights of way or on private property.
City staff has committed to requiring better communication to residents when a tower is proposed to be installed in their neighborhood. At the time of the workshop, there was no count of how many small cell towers have been installed, but full implementation could mean many hundreds of towers throughout the city.
There were also questions raised as to the health and safety of 5G. However, there have been no studies conducted on 5G to determine if it is safe for the human body.
In other workshop actions the council provided consensus to move forward a plan to allocate Covid-19 funds for landlord rental assistance.
During City Council meeting several land actions were taken:
1. 260 acres of land at the SE corner of Reems Road and
Northern Avenue was annexed into the city. This land will be developed into 3.9 million sq. ft. of industrial and
manufacturing space.
2. Land located at 53rd Avenue just south of the 101 Freeway
was rezoned from agricultural & suburban residential to
SR17, allowing for 6 homes to be built.
3. Land located at 8701 West Northern Avenue was rezoned to
R1-6 residential housing, allowing for up to 46 new homes
4. Several agreements were approved to facilitate the building of
the Crystal Lagoons Project that was announced 2 weeks ago.
Have a safe weekend.
Sincerely,
Ray Malnar Vice Mayor Sahuaro District
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Construction Notice - Union Hills Drive
For a list of all current Transportation projects, click here.
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City Facilities
Re-opening set for October 1st
Safety First
Those using public amenities will still need to abide by the social distancing measures that are in place, as well as making sure groups are not larger than 10 people. Our city park rangers and code enforcement officers will be monitoring these locations regularly and will be responsible for breaking up large groups and making sure people keep proper distance between themselves. Our employees will make sure that anyone in violation is informed about what measures need to be in place for them to be able to continue to use any of our public amenities. Visitors will also notice more frequent cleanings at all facilities. Employees will find thermometer testing stations and increased availability of hand sanitizer, as many of them return to the office after telecommuting during the pandemic.
For details about changes to specific facilities and services, please click on the links below:
Glendale Adult Center - While the Adult Center will remain closed at this time, the city continues to plan a reopening of the Glendale Adult Center while monitoring state benchmarks for the spread of COVID-19.
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Upcoming
On Saturday, October 3, 2020, from 8 to 11 a.m., Glendale Community Action Team in partnership with PROSHRED® Security will host a free shred event for Glendale residents. The event will take place at Glendale Adult Center, located at 5970 W. Brown St. (North Parking Lot, enter off Brown St.). Please check all boxes for non-shred material items that may damage grinders.
Please Note: Social distancing guidelines will be implemented at this event so you must stay inside your vehicle (staff will remove the boxes from your vehicle).
IMPORTANT REMINDER: Due to demand,
it is possible the event may conclude earlier than 11 a.m. if the
trucks fill up.
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 #SHOPGLENDALEZ
The goal and purpose of #ShopGlendaleAZ is to promote and encourage support for Glendale businesses during these challenging times. This campaign supplements the ongoing efforts of the Chamber and the city toward building a stronger and growing community while keeping Glendale pro-active. Glendale residents and visitors are encouraged to shop locally and follow the required steps to be entered in a weekly drawing. Winners will be announced live every Monday until January 2021 on the Glendale Chamber's Facebook and Instagram page.
Here is how to participate:- Shop at any Glendale business safely in-person or online (Be sure to show how you protect yourself and others by wearing a mask when in public while social distancing)
- Snap a photo of you supporting the business
- Post photo on Facebook or Instagram
- Use the hashtag #ShopGlendaleAZ, tag both @GlendaleAzChamber & @GrowGlendale, and tag 2 other friends!
For more information, please call the Glendale Chamber at
(623) 937-4754.
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Voters in Glendale will have the opportunity to voice their opinions on four important bond questions in the upcoming election to be held on November 3rd, 2020. If approved by voters, questions one through four will make $187,900,000 in new bond financing available for infrastructure improvements in existing parks, street reconstruction, expansion of the Glendale landfill and storm drain improvements. For a complete list of upcoming public meetings on the bond issue, click here.
If you are unable to attend a meeting but would still like additional information, you can watch the September 15th public meeting by clicking here. |
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The next Council Meetings will be held on Tuesday, October 13th. The Council Workshop will begin at 12:30 p.m. and the Voting Meeting will begin at 5:30 p.m. Council Meetings will be held at the Civic Center to allow for physical distancing until further notice.
City Council Meeting Highlights from September 22nd
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| | City Council Meeting Highlights: Sept 22, 2020 |
To see the current Ch. 11 program viewing schedule, click here.
To view upcoming meeting agendas or review meeting minutes, click here.
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2020 Census Deadline is October 31
Each person counted represents over $3,000 annually in funding for vital community programs like education, healthcare, parks, libraries, transportation, senior services, and public safety.
Governments and businesses also use census data to decide where to locate or expand services, facilities, jobs, restaurants, and retail stores.
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| | Mayor Weiers on the Census |
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Sahuaro District
Pavement Management Plan (PMP) Update
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Streets from Greenbriar Drive to Michelle Drive, between 59th Avenue and 67th Avenue -
Slurry Seal application is currently taking place.
- 55th Avenue, between Thunderbird Road and Sweetwater Avenue - Slurry Seal application is currently taking place.
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Streets between Sweetwater Avenue to south of Thunderbird Road, between 51st Avenue and 55th Avenue - Slurry Seal application is currently taking place.
Project Info Hotline: 602.532.6250
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Check out this great video showcasing Glendale's parks, landscapes, and nature
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MARICOPA COUNTY
SMALL BUSINESS
RELIEF PROGRAM
The Maricopa County Small Business Relief Program is entering a new phase, one that will enable more local businesses and non-profits (501(c)3) to get reimbursed for financial losses incurred during the pandemic. "Now we want to open up this financial assistance to more organizations that have suffered financial losses during the pandemic because the success of our small business community is crucial to a full economic recovery," said Board of Supervisors Chairman Clint Hickman, District 4. Starting on August 17th, applications will be accepted for an expanded version of the program. Changes include: - Raising the maximum grant amount from $10,000 to $25,000
- Expanded the time frame of eligible lost revenues
- Raising the ceiling on the maximum number of employees and gross sales a qualifying business or non-profit can have
- Removing certain pre-qualifications
Maricopa County is once again partnering with the Arizona Community Foundation to administer the program. Grants will be provided on a rolling, first come, first served basis until funding is exhausted or the grant period closes. Applications will be accepted from August 17 through October 2, 2020.
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