Glendale Star 10-4-2018

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Vol. 74 No. 40

October 4, 2018

Council looks at stricter marijuana dispensary ordinance By DARRELL JACKSON STAFF WRITER As Glendale continues to approve marijuana dispensaries within city limits, the City Council gave staff consensus to research changing the zoning ordinance related to the distance required for dispensaries to be near any school. The current ordinance states,

medical marijuana dispensary offsite cultivation, medical marijuana dispensary and medical marijuana infusion (or manufacturing) facility distance requirements with the following text, “Shall not be located within 1,320 feet of an elementary, secondary or high school. The distance shall be measured in a straight line from the exterior walls of the building or portion

thereof in which the business is conducted or proposed to be conducted to the property line of the protected use.” Sahuaro District Councilmember Ray Malnar asked in October 2017 that city staff address the definition of schools. “This came forward from some of my constituents’ concerns about medical marijuana facility that council approved

directly across the street from a preschool,” Malnar said. “When looking, it was a definition issue as the city ordinance did not define a day care as a school, and I felt that it was important to have the distance from a day care, as well as an elementary school.” The change requested to the scoping statement would add, “Preschools, nursery schools, kinder care, pre-kindergarten

and children’s day care facilities.” Councilmembers hoped the change would make the ordinance apply the 1,320foot separation requirements between medical marijuana cultivation, dispensary and manufacturing locations and schools ranging from pre-school

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After 40 years, Friedline retires By DARRELL JACKSON STAFF WRITER After over 40 years in public service, including nearly five years with the city of Glendale, assistant city manager Jack Friedline retired, effective Sept. 28. “My four-plus years here have been wonderful,” Friedline said. “It has been an extremely rewarding tenure for me here in Glendale.” He came to the city in 2014, joining the Public Works Department, where he became Director in June of 2014. He was named assistant city manager in October 2017, joining Tom Duensing as the two

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joyed his time with the city and the success it had while he was part of the administrative team. “The majority of my four-plus years was as the city’s Public Works director, with my last year as assistant city manager,” Friedline said. “I was honored to be a part of many successes led by an outstanding team of city staffers.” When Friedline was promoted to the second assistant city manager to serve alongside Duensing, it was part of the city’s strategic organizational realignment under Phelps’ direction. “A few would include

city assistant managers to Kevin Phelps. “I am happy for (Friedline) and after a 45-year career, I wish him the best,” Duensing said. “I am so appreciative for what he has done for Glendale and he was fantastic to work with.” Friedline said he en- MORE FRIEDLINE ON 12

Photo by Bette Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet

Dragon dancers = good luck Dragon dancers perform during Glendale’s annual Children’s Moon Festival, Sept. 29. A loud, strong, rhythmic drum beating with clashing cymbals and lively dragons dancing are thought to ward off bad luck and evil spirits. Read more, Page 13.

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New assistant city manager due Oct. 16 By DARRELL JACKSON STAFF WRITER Former Queen Creek Public Works and Development Services Director Chris Anaradian has been hired to become the new assistant city manager. Anaradian, 45, will replace Jack Friedline, who retired Sept. 28. He will join the city on Oct. 16, becoming the second assistant city manager, along with Tom Duensing. “I believe (Anaradian) will be a great team member who will contribute significantly to the many successes for our city in

the future,” Friedline said. “He will continually be looking at ways to innovate services to enhance and minimize costs for our residents and businesses. He will be working with the directors to keep and enhance the basic services provided to all in Glendale.” Anaradian said it was a merely coincidence he even applied for the position. “Funny story, I actually called (Duensing) for some professional advice in a different area when he mentioned this MORE ASSISTANT ON 2

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