Barrel District Weekly Update 
 COUNCILMEMBER BART TURNER
Glendale's Barrel District
 July 31, 2020
August 11, 2020
Workshop: 12:30 P.M.
Voting Meeting: 5:30 P.M.

View past City Council meetings, agendas and minutes here.
Greetings!
As you probably know, Primary Election Day is this Tuesday, August 4th. In addition to the state, county, and national primary contests, there are two contested races at our city level — Glendale Mayor and Yucca District Councilmember. If you still have a mail ballot you wish to return, you should take it to a local ballot drop off box. (It is too late for the Post Office to guarantee delivery to the county elections department by the 7pm Tuesday cutoff.) If you wish to vote in person, early voting locations are now open, and will be through Tuesday, including some nights and weekend days. You can find your most convenient voting location or ballot drop off box by using this link:  https://recorder.maricopa.gov/pollingplace/

The second of two Major General Plan Amendment public hearings regarding the proposed development of Glen Lakes Golf Course is scheduled for this coming Thursday, August 6th at 6pm. The Glendale Planning Commission will hold this meeting at our Public Safety Training Center at 11550 West Glendale Avenue. You can attend this meeting in person, or you can submit comments by mail or email. The meeting will be aired live over Facebook and Glendale 11. For complete information click HERE , after 6pm tonight.

You’ve also probably noticed that we are “enjoying” record high temperatures this week. Please consider limiting your outdoor exercising to the early morning hours, and of course, take sufficient water along with you.


Stay Cool and Hydrated!

Bart Turner

(And don't forget -- there is a lot of good COVID-19 information at  arizonatogether.org  as well as the City's 

Arizona List of Things to Do
Socially Distanced or Virtually
Click here to see the list.
* Remember some counties/cities require masks and some do not, so be sure to look at the guidelines before heading out.

City Announcements and Events
We're all In This Together , so let's do our part for our solid waste workers. Reserve bulk trash for larger items that cannot fit in your regular waste bin. Any piles that can fit in the bin, throw it in.

Click here for bulk trash do's and schedule.

Also, a new recycling feature here .
WIN A $100 GIFT CARD!
In an effort to help promote and support Glendale based businesses the Glendale Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with Glendale’s Office of Economic Development will launch the social media campaign #ShopGlendaleAZ.

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!
Click here for more information!
The Arizona Coyotes Foundation is collaborating with the Nashville Predator's Foundation to host a co-branded Pet Supplies Drive from:
July 26th- August 1st.

Please visit arizonacoyotes.com/pet to check out the Arizona Coyotes Foundation Pet Supplies Drive Wish List.

Send Donations to:
Arizona Coyotes Foundation: Pet Supplies Drive
9400 West Maryland Ave
Glendale, AZ 85305
Arizona Coyotes & Gila River Arena Community Blood Drive
presented by Dignity Health

August 3 - 4, 2020
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Gila River Arena
Enter through Gate 4
9400 W Maryland Ave.

Get a free COVID-19 antibody test with donation!
Schedule your appointment here.
Should you have questions or need information, please contact our 24/7 project hotline at 602.532.6250.

Barrel District:
  • Cholla Street, 59th Avenue to 67th Avenue – Temporary striping is currently taking place with reinstallation of speed humps and loop detectors to follow. Final striping to take place in late August.
  • Cholla Street, 55th Avenue to 59th Avenue – Utilities are currently being raised with temporary striping and reinstallation of speed humps and loop detectors to follow. Final striping to take place in late August.

Information as to current schedule, process, impacts and frequently asked questions for pavement management activities are available on our website at
www.GlendalePavementManagement.com
There are some fun virtual events happening in the month of July with our Glendale Public Libraries.
Click here  for the month of July's events.

Also, be sure to check out 
Glendale Public Library YouTube channel to get fun virtual learning and story times right to your home!
Click  here to see a wide range of virtual activities that my office has gathered together for you and your family.

As  Glendale Public Libraries  are opening for walk through service, they are still offering lots of fun virtual activities for all ages on their website. See below for some of the summer reading and other fun activities. 
Click  here  to check out the libraries digital content.
There’s Still Time - Be Counted in the 2020 Census!
It’s not too late to be counted for your community.  Due to COVID-19, the deadline to respond to the 2020 Census has been extended.  Census Bureau employees will begin going door-to-door to follow up with households that have not yet responded in mid-August. Responding to the 2020 Census will take less than 10 minutes and can be completed online or by phone.Each resident counted represents approximately $3,000 yearly in state, federal, and regional funds that support critical services in our community. These programs are more important than ever as our community works to recover from this public health and economic crisis. Make sure our community receives the resources we need to support businesses and residents. Now more than ever, we’re all in this together!
Be Counted: Census 2020
It has never been easier to respond to the census on your own - whether online at www.2020census.gov, by phone, or by mail - all without having to meet a census taker.
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.
City of Glendale, AZ | 623.930.2249 |  BTurner@glendaleaz.com
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