April 5, 2024

Council Assistant: Derek Diesner (623) 522-6124 ddiesner@glendaleaz.com

This week in the Ocotillo District

Welcome to this week in the Ocotillo District. Councilmember Aldama vacated his seat at the close of business this past Monday, April 1. The City Council will now begin the process of appointing a new member to represent the Ocotillo District for the remainder of former Councilmember Aldama's term, which expires December 2026.

If you are interested in applying to serve as the next councilmember of this district, please click on the button below.

In the interim, we invite you to view our weekly newsletter to stay up-to-date on all of the happenings around the city; especially in our Ocotillo District.

APPLICATION

NEXT CITY COUNCIL MEETING

April 9, 2024

Workshop Meeting

12:30 p.m.

Voting Meeting

5:30 p.m.

Click Here for Council Meeting Agendas, Minutes, and Videos

NCAA Men's Basketball Final Four

The Final Four heads to Glendale!

You may notice more traffic and larger crowds this weekend, as the NCAA Men's Basketball Final Four takes over State Farm Stadium this Saturday and Monday. Click on the link below to learn more about all of these events both here in Glendale and around the Valley to celebrate the National Championship.

EVENTS

SAFETY PLANS

March Madness has danced into Arizona! Did you know there are some great fan events and many of them are free? We compiled the inside scoop on everything you need to know before you go!

LiVE! @ The Lot

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Date: April 13

Time: 5 – 9 p.m. (Gates open at 4 p.m.)

Location: The Lot at 57th Ave. and Glenn Dr.

Looking for a fun and FREE event to enjoy with your family and friends? Check out R&B musicians jamming at Glendale’s LiVE! concert series. You can listen to two musical acts perform, play lawn games, indulge on treats at food trucks (and drinks in a bar area for those 21 and older) and feast your eyes on a live art installation. The gates open at 4 p.m. Parking is available for FREE on surrounding streets and in the Bank of America parking garage.

Lineup:

Uncorked 5 - 7 p.m.

New Destiny 7- 9 p.m.

Upcoming Events

In the News

Photo courtesy of the Glendale Star newspaper

Renaming Community Center goes to the public

The Glendale City Council during a recent workshop decided to move forward with polling the community on whether the Glendale Community Center should be renamed and dedicated to former council members who made an impact in the community.

Parks and Recreation

SUMMER CAMP

Registration open

It's not too early to start thinking about the summer. Our summer camp registrations opened on April 1. Whether it's 360 camp at the Foothills Recreation and Aquatics Center or across town at the O'Neil Recreation Center. #WeHaveIt

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Glendale @ Play Recreation Magazine - SUMMER 2024

Available now

Swim Lessons, Beginning Ballet, Seniors in the City, Chess and LEGO classes, and more. #WeHaveIt

ONLINE VERSION

For more information:

Sonia Botello

(623) 930-3432

sbotello@glendaleaz.com

ANIMAL PLANTERS

Velma Teague Library - VTL Teen Zone

April 1 - April 30

For the month of April, we will be celebrating Earth Day by reusing plastic fruit cups and turning them into flower planters. Using the supplies provided, create an animal theme planter. Once you’re done decorating, add soil and seeds into your animal planter. All materials will be provided. For ages 12-18.

All events at the Glendale Public Library are public, and participants may be photographed by the media and/or City staff for future print and/or online publication.

FULL LIST OF EVENTS AND FLYERS

Friendly City Code Reminders

With the rain we have had and warmer weather on the horizon, weeds are going to start sprouting; if they haven't already. Be sure your home is up to code. Click on the button below to learn more.

CITY CODE

Taxes are due Monday, April 15

Tax Season

The deadline to file state and federal taxes is Monday, April 15, 2024. To find tax forms, access free tax help and more, please visit https://gplaz.org/gpltaxforms.

Downtown Campus Revitalization Update

Work is being done to 40 year old City Hall, as the revitalization project is underway. Click on the image above to see the live video feed as work is being done. You also have the option to go all the way back to January 4 and see what progress has been made from then up until now.

Have you wondered how the new City Hall will look following the Downtown Campus Reinvestment Project? If so, click on the picture above to see a 4D video outlining the process to take today's City Hall and transform it to a building for the future.

UPDATES FROM THE ARCHITECTS

Volunteer Opportunities

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Code Compliance

The objective for the volunteer is to work together with the city, by assisting our code compliance efforts and better address the needs of Glendale residents. Come and help preserve and improve residential neighborhoods. Lets continue to make Glendale a better place to live, work and play.

Community Engagement

The Community Engagement Division is seeking teams of volunteers to participate in a citywide street clean-up. Teams will be assigned a one-mile stretch of road to pick up trash and debris. (Cleaning tools provided)

Due to volunteers working close to the street, we ask that volunteers be at least 12 years old.

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Grow Glendale HUUB

Are you a small biz owner or entrepreneur in Glendale? The Grow Glendale HUUB is here to help! Access engaging and relevant webinars that provide tactical solutions live and on-demand, invaluable peer-to-peer groups, funding opportunities, and the ability to book on-the-fly sessions with top advisors and consultants – all in ONE central place! This program is scheduled to go live later this month.

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Ocotillo District Construction & Street Repair Updates

Pavement Management Program (PMP) Activities

4/5/2024

For additional information as to the PMP schedule, process, impacts, or frequently asked questions, please visit glendalepavementmanagement.com. Below please find upcoming PMP activities over the next week or so, according to the contractors' current schedule. Should you have any questions or if you would like further information, please contact the 24/7 Project Hotline at 602-532-6250.

Ocotillo District

Streets west of 51st Avenue to 55th Avenue, between Missouri Avenue and Bethany Home Road – Slurry Seal application to begin April 27.
Streets between Bethany Home Road and Maryland Avenue, between 51st Avenue and 59th Avenue – Slurry Seal application to take place in early May.

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