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Barrel District Weekly Update 
 COUNCILMEMBER BART TURNER
Glendale's Barrel District
 April 2, 2021
April 13, 2021
Workshop: 12:30 P.M.
Voting Meeting: 5:30 P.M.

View past City Council meetings, agendas and minutes here.
Greetings!
In our Budget Workshop on Tuesday, the Council put what we hope are the near-finishing touches on our 10-year Capital Improvement Plan (CIP). It was also agreed the $6.5 Million from the sale of Glen Lakes Golf Course and the approximately $61.75 Million we expect to receive from the federal American Recovery Plan will be placed in a contingency fund for FY ‘21-22 and the Council will determine specific appropriations for these revenues later this year. Additional voter authorization for bond sales will be required to fully implement the CIP and discussion on this will begin April 27th. You can watch Tuesday’s workshop HERE.

Today, at the request of Councilmember Aldama, we held a Special Workshop focused solely on the future of our downtown business district. Staff presented an overview of the national economic climate, the current challenges and trends in the retail industry, and the strengths and weaknesses of our own downtown. Council reviewed the current budget for our downtown special events, including Glendale Glitters and The Chocolate Experience. The sentiment of the Council seemed to be that our downtown businesses would be better served by downsizing Glendale Glitters, using the savings to create a year-round live music series in our amphitheater adjacent to City Hall and Murphy Park, and reorganizing our Special-Events Department staff to better manage the new event schedule. You can view this workshop on Glendale’s YouTube channel, HERE.

Bart Turner

(And don't forget -- there is a lot of good COVID-19 information at arizonatogether.org as well as the
City's website)
City Announcements and Events
City of Glendale Reopening Plan
Our reopening plan is transitioning into phase 3. Staff is working to fully open facilities and programs on April 19th, with some exceptions. Below are some facilities of interest and the projected timing of their reopening:
  • City Hall – fully opened on April 19th
  • Libraries – fully opened on April 19th
  • Outdoor Parks – Fully opened unless under construction on April 19th
  • Ramadas and amenities all available for rent or use on April 19th
  • FRAC – Due to staffing limitations, FRAC will continue to operate under limited days and hours of operation. We are beginning the hiring process to bring more staff on board. As they are hired and trained we will make adjustments until we are eventually able to fully open and return to normal days and hours of operations. We will provide updates to the Council and community regarding any updates as they occur.
  • Pools – Fully open on June 7th at FRAC and June 8th at Rose Lane.
  • Adult Center – The center is currently undergoing construction renovations that will prohibit it from opening until the work is completed. Staff is working towards early June to have it reopened with normal days and hours of operation.
  • Gila River Arena – ASM will manage the use of the facility consistent with NHL COVID protocols for Coyotes games, and with ASM facility standards for non-NHL events.
  • Camelback Ranch- Will be managed by the teams under MLB protocols.

For Mayor Weier's Proclamation on Face Coverings, click here.
Special Update from the Libraries
We are pleased to announce that all Glendale Public Libraries will resume full service on April 19, 2021. All locations will be closed April 16-18 to prepare for reopening. Patron mask use will not be required; however, masks are available upon request. Call 623-930-3600 or email elibrarian@glendaleaz.com with questions. Click here for more information.
Glendale Community College Becomes a Vaccination Site
9AM - 5PM
Registration is encouraged.
A partnership between SIPMD and the Maricopa County health department has led to the opening of a mega vaccination site at Glendale Community College.
The site is also slated to remain open for at least one week.
Dr. Malley says they will vaccinate roughly 1,000 to 2,000 people on Thursday, with the ability to vaccinate up to 5,000 as they ramp up their efforts during the weekend. The vaccination site has the Moderna vaccine.
For an appointment, you can go here.
Glow in the Dark Egg Hunt
Saturday, April 3
6:30 PM
The Bridge Church - 5341 W Greenway Rd

Join us for a night your kids and family will remember! There will be thousands of glow-in-the-dark eggs for kids of all ages to hunt for. We will have separate areas for
younger and older kids.
Click here to get more information.
For more information, class schedule or to register, click here!

BONUS: Glendale residents that respond to an online survey, after each class, will be entered in a random drawing for a chance to win a free gift card for an eco-friendly item! 
The Glendale Family Bike Ride goes virtual for 2021!
Register online, grab your helmet, check your bike, and take your family on a 6-mile bike ride in Glendale anytime between Saturday, April 10 through Saturday, April 17. There are several bike paths and trails available in Glendale. You can find them on our website or check out the MAG Bikeways Map at https://geo.azmag.gov/maps/bikemap/
Each participant who completes the ride will receive a Glendale Family Bike Ride fanny pack!

To register or to get more information, click here!
Spring is in the air, which means it is also
outdoor cat breeding season

Outdoor cats include community cats (stray lost and abandoned pet cats and unsocialized feral cats) as well as owned cats that are allowed to roam. Reducing the number of community cats and managing their care is the goal of Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) programs. The goal of the TNR programs is to get as many of these outdoor cats, spayed and neutered as possible to control breeding.

Click here for a PDF of resources to assist you or your neighbor if there is a
feral cat issue in your neighborhood.
COVID-19 VACCINE
Maricopa County has made the COVID-19 vaccine available for all people 16 years and older starting March 24.
Slots fill up quickly so we encourage you to look for a vaccine appointment as soon as possible. If you can't find an appointment, please check your county's site daily for the latest updates.   
LOCATIONS: Click here to find where you can get vaccinated on an interactive map of Maricopa County.
2021 Electrical Safety Virtual Workshop
This workshop is for anyone who works in landscaping, tree trimming, excavating, roofing, HVAC, or painting, or who uses scaffolding on the job. We’ll cover the hazards of coming into contact with overhead or underground power lines and the steps you can take to stay safe.

About the workshop
This year’s event will be held online and registration is not required. Prerecorded videos will be available for viewing at your convenience.
How to participate
Watch the videos at your convenience, then complete a short quiz to receive a certificate of completion. The videos will be online beginning March 27, 2021.

To receive the certificate of completion, participants must watch videos and complete the quiz by April 15, 2021. Upon finishing the quiz, participants will be entered to win prizes.

For more information regarding this workshop and to register, click here.
SRP Drive Electric
The road ahead is electric. Put your gas budget to better use, skip the morning traffic jam and help drive Arizona toward a more sustainable future by choosing an electric vehicle (EV).

SRP customers can get a $1,000 rebate when they purchase or lease an EV from a local dealership. The rebate FAQs will answer any questions you may have. Read on to learn how to start the process of switching to an EV today.
Once you make the switch, submit the rebate form by printing this form or submitting online, here.

For more information on the program and all the benefits and rewards from SRP, click HERE.
Click on the Image Above to Register and Get More Information.
 Live @ the Library Is Back!
Live @ the Library is back with a series of virtual "watch parties"! Enjoy a pre-recorded concert with the performers on hand via Zoom to introduce and discuss their pieces, as well as answer your questions.

Click here for the schedule and to register.
(Event is free but will need to send you a Zoom link for the event.
·  Butler Ave, 67th Ave to 69th Ave 
·  69th Ave, Butler Ave to Alice Ave
·  Alice Ave, 61st Ave to 67th Ave – These Streets getting Polymer Modified Surface Seal (PMSS) application to begin April 12.
·  Streets from Butler Ave to south of Olive Ave, between 63rd Ave and 67th Ave – Polymer Modified Surface Seal (PMSS) application to begin April 14.
·  Streets north of Royal Palm Rd to Echo Ln, between 61st Ave and 63rd Ave – Polymer Modified Surface Seal (PMSS) application to begin April 22.
·  63rd Ave, Olive Ave to Peoria Ave – Micro Seal application to take place Spring 2021.
·  Streets between Peoria Ave and Cholla Street, between the Arizona Canal and 51st Ave – Latex Modified Surface Seal (LMSS) application to take place early Spring 2021.
·  Streets north of Northern Ave to Royal Palm Rd, between 57th Ave and 59th Ave
·  Royal Palm Rd, 59th Ave to 63rd Ave – Second Slurry Seal application for a Double Slurry Seal to take place Spring 2021.
·  Streets from Ironwood Drive to south of Peoria Ave, between 51st Ave and 53rd Ave – Polymer Modified Surface Seal (PMSS) to take place Spring 2021.
·  Streets between Mountain View Rd and Peoria Ave, between 59th Ave and 67th Ave
·  55th Ave, Cholla Street to Cactus Rd -  Slurry Seal application to take place Spring 2021.

Should you have questions or need information, please contact our 24/7 project hotline at:
602.532.6250 
There are some fun virtual events happening in the month of April with our Glendale Public Libraries.
Click here for this month's events.
Youth Grab & Go: Weaving Craft
March 25 - April 06
or while supplies last
1 packet per child
Did you know that this type of weaving was done by the Huichol indigenous people of Mexico a long time ago and was called by the Spanish colonists in 1500s, Ojo de Dios or God’s Eye?
I introduced an idea designed to remind drivers of the importance of driving safely on neighborhood streets. 
They are 18" x 24" signs, red on one side and yellow on the other. 
Let me know if you'd like one for your yard.
Click HERE for your Free sign!

GlendaleOne is available online at www.GlendaleOne.com or via mobile app from the App Store or Google Play. 
Watch the brief video below to learn more.
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