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Barrel District Weekly Update 
 COUNCILMEMBER BART TURNER
Glendale's Barrel District
 December 30, 2020
January 12, 2020
Workshop: 12:30 P.M.
Voting Meeting: 5:30 P.M.

View past City Council meetings, agendas and minutes here.
Greetings!
I trust I’m not alone when I say I’ll be glad to see 2020 in my rear-view mirror!  This has been a trying year in so many ways — locally and nationally. In recent years I’ve taken to retiring early on New Year’s Eve, confident that those younger than I will be up late to watch the ball drop and the confetti fly. I do believe that I shall stay up ‘till midnight this year though, not so much to see the new year in but more to give the old year a hearty kick on its way out the door.

And speaking of revelry, it is apparent that many in our community are not aware of (or choose to disregard) Arizona law regarding the use of fireworks. In short, if a firework emits a loud “bang!”, and/or flys up into the air, it is not legal for use in our neighborhoods on any day or at any time of the year. This prohibition includes firecrackers, cherry bombs, M-80s, bottle rockets, Roman candles, and aerial shells, etc. Several years ago, our State Legislature did legalize the use of ground-mounted or hand-held sparklers, spinners, wheels, fountains, and smoke devices, etc., but ONLY during four specific times of the year:  May 4 through May 6, June 24 through July 6, and December 24 through January 3, and on the second and third days of Diwali each year (click here for info). The fine for violating this State law begins at $1000, and/or $1500 if the violation occurs between 12:30 am and 7:00 am in the City of Glendale. If your peace is being disturbed by what you believe to be the illegal use of fireworks you may report this to the Glendale Police Department non-emergency line at 623-930-3000.

Wishing you a safe, happy, and peaceful 2021,
 
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 offices will be closed Friday, Dec. 25, in observance of the Christmas holiday
(City Hall will also be closed in the afternoon Dec. 24) and Friday, Jan. 1, in observance of the New Year’s Day holiday.

Click here for additional service and facility holiday schedule changes.
The dazzling Glendale Glitters lights are up and will be ready to shine during this upcoming holiday season. We’re excited for everyone to come to downtown Glendale and walk around while enjoying our spectacular display of 1.7 million lights, illuminating 16 blocks.

The lights will twinkle nightly from
5 p.m. – 10 p.m. starting
11/25/2020 through 1/9/2021.
Click on Image Above to Register and to Get More Information.
The Field Operations Department, Solid Waste Division has posted an online, interactive
recycling sorting game to test your knowledge about recycling everyday items. You can play
this fun game, called Put Waste in the Right Place, in your web browser. The game is suitable
for all ages, and no sign-up or registration is required.
Click the image below to play the game!
Glendale’s recycling program is one way for residents to help conserve natural resources and extend the life of the landfill by diverting recyclables out of the waste stream. Recycling is the process of collecting materials destined for disposal and reprocessing or remanufacturing them for further use. 
2021 Bulk Trash Schedule
Click here to get Bulk Trash Rules and the Dos & Dont'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.




Click here to see a wide range of virtual activities that my office has gathered together for you and your family.
  • 55th Avenue, between Cholla Street and Cactus Road – Slurry Seal application was originally scheduled to take place in December but has been postponed to Spring 2021 due to excessively cool morning temperatures predicted when work was originally scheduled to take place.

  • Streets between Cinnabar Avenue and Peoria Avenue, between 51st Avenue and 53rd Avenue
  • Streets from Butler Avenue to south of Olive Avenue, between 63rd Avenue and 67th Avenue
  • Alice Avenue, between 61st Avenue and 67th Avenue
  • Streets north of Royal Palm Road to Echo Lane, between 61st Avenue and 63rd Avenue
  • Butler Avenue, between 67th Avenue and 69th Avenue
  • 69th Avenue, between Butler Avenue and Alice Avenue
ALL above streets will begin Crack sealing this Winter to prepare for a Polymer Modified Surface Seal (PMSS) application to take place Spring 2021.

  • 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.

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 December with our Glendale Public Libraries.
Click here for this month's events.

Teen Take & Make: DIY Lanterns
Light up the new year by creating a one of a kind lantern out of popsicle sticks and paper! Kits are fully assembled and ready for pick up at any Glendale Public Library. Available to teens 12-18, from
Dec 21 - Jan 2.
Click on the video below to make your own lantern.



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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