A Message from Councilmember Malnar

February 14, 2020

Dear Sahuaro District Residents,

This past weekend there were several great events for Glendale residents including the Antique Engine & Tractor Show at Sahuaro Ranch Park and the Chocolate Experience at the Civic Center. However, one event that really made a difference in peoples' lives was an event organized by a community group called the Granada Estates Coalition. This group is a partnership of citizens, churches, non-profits, businesses, universities, and several Glendale departments including Police, Code Compliance, Community Revitalization, and Sahuaro District City Council.  
 
Over 200 volunteers came out to paint houses, spread gravel in yards, and do yard maintenance. In the afternoon there were tables set up at Venture Church on 67th and Greenway to provide information to residents about various community services. The event was extremely successful. The Coalition was a brain child of Allen Bartimioli, a resident of Granada Estates and a local pastor. The purpose of the Coalition is to improve the lives of people living in the neighborhood. This Coalition provides an example of how a community can effect positive change for a neighborhood. A big thanks to the volunteers and organizations who came together to make this happen. To watch a video of last Saturday's Serve Day, see below in the newsletter
or click here: https://vimeo.com/391363179.
 
On another note, the City Council had a robust discussion about community redevelopment grant funds and how they should be allocated into the community. The City applies to the Federal Government each year for these funds and allocates them based on applications submitted by the City and non-profit organizations.  
 
Among other items approved during the Council Meeting, the Council extended the Code Compliance Review Committee for an additional year. The Committee has nearly completed its first phase of identifying issues and making recommendations to the City. Next the consultant will be rewriting the code and requesting feedback from the Committee and residents.               
 
Happy Valentine's Day and have a great weekend!

Ray Malnar
Vice Mayor
Sahuaro District  

City Notifications
CITY OF GLENDALE HOLIDAY NOTICES 
FOR PRESIDENTS DAY 
City Office Hours 
and Schedule Changes 

City of Glendale offices will be closed Monday, February 17th, in observance of Presidents Day.

To read the press release with more details, click here.


For more information,  click here.
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Quick City Links
Police
City Council
The next City Council Meetings will be held on Tuesday, February 25th.   The Council Workshop begins at 12:30 p.m. and the Voting Meeting begins at 5:30 p.m. 

To view the upcoming meeting schedule and  agendas,  click here.
More Information....
Granada Estates Serve Day February 8th

VM Malnar Volunteer Event

Click on the arrow above to watch video.


Spring Movies by Moonlight 
Begin February 21st!

A Dog's Journey
Friday, February 21st
Murphy Park
58th & Glendale Ave.
Movie starts at dusk

FREE ADMISSION
Pre-movie activities start at 5 p.m.

For more information, call 623.930.2299 or 
glendaleaz.com/events
Kilt Run
Friday, March 13th

Register NOW at www.irishrunaz.com

The Kilt Run has donated over $50,000 to cancer charities.

The Kilt Run is a fun, half mile walk or run. Come out to show off your Irish for St. Patrick's Day!

The Kilt Run is part of the Kiss Me I'm Irish event - Half Marathon, 8K or 4K - that takes place on Saturday, March 14th. For more information, see the website listed above. 

SIGN UP FOR A FREE PROSTATE CANCER SCREENING:

 To view a larger version of the above flier,  click here.
 Office of Vice Mayor Ray Malnar | 623-930-2249 |  rmalnar@glendaleaz.com   |   www.glendaleaz.com/sahuaro/
5850 W. Glendale Avenue
Glendale, AZ 85301