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Two-thirds of voters approved Plan Peoria AZ 2040, which appeared as proposition 445 on the Nov. 3 ballot.

This capped more than a year of planning, meetings, writing and rewriting by city of Peoria staff.

“We were very pleased with the outcome. This was our third time we had to put a general plan on the ballot. We’ve been very successful here and very fortunate to have a good relationship with our constituents,” said City Planning Director

Chris Jacques.

“We’re really appreciative of the support we’ve received from our citizens,” he added.

The new plan includes a section on “Activity Centers,” including Old Town, Lake Pleasant, P83 and the Loop 303.

“This important future employment growth area straddles the Loop 303 corridor with strategic focus areas at Happy Valley Parkway, Vistancia Commercial Core and at Lake Pleasant Parkway,” part of the plan state. “Loop 303 is important to the northwest portion of the city ... the city has sought to leverage this prime location

for future employment growth and development.

“The community consistently identified the area as the future employment core area for Peoria.”

This area also has the most potential for growth, starting with the Vistancia development.

Vistancia also comes up in a section on master-planned communities of at least 1,300 acres: “These areas go through a separate entitlement process and have unique development standards specific to SEE VISTANCIA PAGE 4

As virus spreads, officials urge holiday caution

BY TOM SCANLON

Peoria Times Managing Editor

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With COVID-19 cases on an “extreme” upward trajectory, local and state officials are urging people to take great caution at Thanksgiving gatherings.

“Our residents have made tremendous sacrifices over the last several months as they’ve adhered to the guidelines set forth by our public health experts,” said Peoria Mayor Cathy Carlat. “I have no doubt this will continue, and I hope residents safely enjoy this day of gratitude among those they love most.”

The mayor of Peoria’s neighbor

Shown here with her granddaughter, Mayor Cathy Carlat urges people to be safe while celebrating the holidays.

(Photo courtesy Cathy Carlat)

seconded that.

“I know this pandemic has made 2020 tough on everyone.

With the COVID-19 numbers increasing and the holiday season upon us, I would ask that everyone do their best with social distancing, wearing a mask and do what you can to keep you, your family and friends safe and healthy,” said Glendale Mayor Jerry Weiers.

In a virtual presentation, MarSEE HOLIDAYS PAGE 3

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cy Flanagan, executive director of the Maricopa County Department of Public Health, spoke to reporters about the danger of Thanksgiving gatherings.

“As we move into the holiday season we know all yearning to be with family and friends,” she said. “The safest way to celebrate Thanksgiving is by not getting together in person with people outside your household.”

Flanagan provided specific guidelines for Thanksgiving gatherings.

“If you do get together with people outside your household please take as many precautions as you can. Eat outdoors and keep people from different households at least 6 feet apart.

Have each household bring their own food or have one person serve food for everyone to reduce the number of people touching shared utensils. Wear masks when you are not actively eating or drinking and limit the number of guests,” she said.

She stressed that while people will be tempted to get together with friends and extended family members, “We’re still in a pandemic. We need to make tough decisions in order to stay safe.”

Marcy Flanagan, executive director of the Maricopa County Department of Public Health, urges caution and social distancing for Thanksgiving gatherings. Officials in Peoria and Glendale seconded the message. (Image courtesy Maricopa County)

to be reached. “Trying to reach natural

Serosurvey and ‘herd immunity’ herd immunity without a vaccine will Flanagan also discussed results from a “serosurvey” conducted across Maricopa County that show an estimated 10.7% of residents have detectable antibodies for COVID-19.

The serosurvey selected at random ZIP codes across the county, with several West Valley communities, including Glendale 85304, Peoria 85382, Avondale 85323 and Tolleson 85037.

The 11-day study, conducted in mid-September by MCDPH, ASU and the Mayo Clinic, collected specimens from 260 participants in 169 households to test for antibodies for the virus that causes COVID-19.

Flanagan stressed the percentage of Maricopa County population with antibodies is far less than is needed to reach so-called “herd immunity,” which is the point at which the virus cannot spread effectively.

“Eleven percent is not even close to reaching natural herd immunity,” she said.

She said more than half (“50 to 80%”) of the population would need to have antibodies for herd immunity

result in a strain on our health care system and many more deaths,” Flanagan warned.

Until a vaccine is widely available, she urges people to wear masks, stay 6 feet apart and avoid crowds.

Flanagan said the county was alarmed over the trend in COVID-19.

“The increase we have seen from new cases has been extreme,” she said. “The seven-day average is now over 1,500 new cases per day in Maricopa County.

“Just one month ago it was under 500 cases a day. This increase is concerning.”

And it continued to go in the wrong direction: From Nov. 17-22, the average of new COVID-19 cases in Maricopa County was more than 2,200.

“We are asking everyone to do what they can to help slow the spread,” Flanagan urged. “There are many things we can’t control, but we can control our behaviors.”

Flanagan made it a point to call out youth sports club activities.

“Several outbreaks have been as-

sociated with club sports,” she said.

“We know 800 youth sports teams are coming to Maricopa County for sports events. … Having these events (where people) aren’t social distancing and not wearing masks is how we see these increases.”

She added there has been a significant increase in cases among highschool-age children, with a suspected link to “after-school activities.”

Flanagan’s bottom line: “Think very hard about situations where you will be around other people.

“Do what you can to reduce your risk and make the right decision for people who love and trust you to keep them safe. The decisions we make affect our hospital system capacity and our schools being able to stay open.”

Flanagan added that the county is struggling with contact tracing: “Individuals are not wanting to share who their close contacts are.”

Schools Superintendent Kathy Hoffman tweeted Nov. 18 that, while she understands schools are safe zones for children, “More aggressive action from the state is needed.

“Without statewide action and enforcement by public health agencies, our school leaders are making difficult decisions like returning to distance learning to protect their teachers and students from the increased community spread of COVID-19.”

While many West Valley public school districts closed classrooms and returned to distance learning due to the rise of COVID-19 cases, Peoria Unified and Deer Valley school districts have continued in-class teaching. This week, however, schools are on fall break.

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the community that establish the land uses, densities and intensities of development and the character of the area.”

Vistancia is developing 7,100 acres in northwest Peoria. Vistancia is west of Loop 303, accessible via Vistancia Boulevard or Lone Mountain Parkway.

Some residents have voiced concerns over what continued development might mean for them.

“It has been an ongoing issue. Many residents have expressed their displeasure with this process, and the city doesn’t seem to be listening,” said Peoria resident Bernadette Bolognini.

Vistancia is part of a master plan approved in 2000 that would make use of the largely undeveloped part of the city.

“There have been some adjustments to the land-use scheme for the master plan. The general plan was only prepared for that because we had an approved plan which was adopted, and the general plan land use simply reflected the approved master plan for Vistancia,” Jacques said.

The master plan approved Vistancia for up to 10,500 units with a large number of those being recently re-designated to mixed-use housing.

Jacques said Vistancia’s zoning and plans are appropriate, given its size.

Plan Peoria AZ 2040, approved by two-thirds of voters Nov. 3, includes language on master-planned areas, such as Vistancia. While Trilogy and other parts of Vistancia have been built, more homes in the Vistancia area of northwest Peoria are on the way. (Peoria Times photos by Tom Scanlon)

“When a zoning case comes in, the unit count has to be aligned to the infrastructure requirements … and all that has to be sized appropriately to meet the unit count. So, it’s not accurate to say that there isn’t sufficient and planned infrastructure to match up with the projected size of Vistancia,” Jacques said.

The 1,000-acre Northpointe at Vistancia plans to have 3,000 homes.

It will join neighboring Vistancia communities including Trilogy, Blackstone and the Village.

While Trilogy and other parts of Vistancia have been built, Northpointe expects to have models available for showing and “pre-sales” in early 2021.

With parks, trails and a golf course, Vistancia emphasizes activities and open space, in keeping with language in the general plan: “Cohesively planning for a balance of residential and non-residential uses ensures each Master Planned Area has abundant open space and amenities, a cohesive street and pedestrian network and unique community identity …”

More information on the Peoria General Plan can be found at peoriaaz.gov.

Arizona Department of Health Services closes Glendale gym

BY PEORIA TIMES STAFF A Glendale gym ordered to close by the state quickly reopened.

This summer, after Gov. Doug Ducey closed many “non-essential businesses” for most of the summer, a Maricopa County Superior Court judge allowed gyms and other businesses to reopen.

The caveat: Fitness centers and gyms were required to have approval from the Arizona Department of Health Services before reopening and follow guidelines requiring staff and customers to wear masks, reduce class sizes and other measures.

After a Nov. 19 visit from an inspector, ADHS ordered the closure of Fitness 1 Gym at 3515 W. Union Hills Drive in North Glendale.

According to the inspector’s report, the owner and manager were not wear-

Fitness 1 in Glendale was closed by the state but reopened the following day. (Photo courtesy ADHS)

ing masks but “put (masks) on when I arrived.” The inspector stated customers were not wearing masks.

The gym was ordered to “close for business and remain closed until it is granted permission to reopen by ADHS.” But, on its Facebook page Nov. 20, owner Chad Bruce said the gym was cleared to reopen: “Fitness 1 family, as promised, I worked through the night with our legal team and we’ve been granted the opportunity to open. Masks required! Though that’s not their reason for shut down, we’re staying one step ahead,” he posted.

According to an inspector’s report, customers were observed entering and exiting the gym without masks and the owner and manag-

er of the gym only put masks on when they saw the inspector.

Various other guidelines, including temperature checks and class sizes, were not being followed, according to the inspector, who quoted a gym employee as complaining “a dumb ass Karen” reported them.

“The business has yet to apply for an informal settlement conference,” said Steve Elliott, an ADHS spokesman.

The Glendale Star asked Bruce if he felt the ruling was appropriate. He referred questions to his attorney, Michael DeFine.

“My understanding is that there were allegations of violations of protocols that prompted state agencies to investigate. My further understanding is that the gym was closed because there was SEE CLOSED PAGE 9

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Ducey acts to reduce virus risks from Thanksgiving travelers

BY ADIANNA BERMUDEZ Cronkite News

With Thanksgiving and the arrival of winter visitors drawing near, Gov. Doug Ducey announced new efforts to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 from travelers and assist Arizonans most affected by the disease.

“I know many in our state are asking: When will it end? The answer is: That’s not on the horizon. Arizona and our nation remain in a public health emergency,” Ducey said.

In a Nov. 18 news conference, Ducey and Dr. Cara Christ, the director of the Arizona Department of Health Services, addressed holiday travel, the steep rise in Arizona’s caseload and the issues facing schools and hospitals in months to come. Christ also announced new Thanksgiving guidelines that encourage families to celebrate outside, reduce the size of gatherings, wear masks, maintain social distance and wash hands often—or celebrate virtually if relatives are immunocompromised or have recently been exposed to COVID-19.

“Arizonans have been good at following the guidance,” Ducey said, “but Arizonans aren’t the only ones here anymore. We have thousands of people arriving from the Midwest, East Coast and more.”

Ducey said the health department plans to assist the state’s major airports—Phoenix, Tucson and Mesa—in launching voluntary test sites to provide rapid results for travelers arriving from out of state.

“We believe that if there is testing and it’s easy and there is a rapid response, we’ll have more participation,” Ducey said.

The governor dismissed the idea of a statewide requirement for people to wear masks while outdoors, calling it unnecessary given various local ordinances. Nor did he clamp down on existing occupancy limits at bars, restaurants, gyms or movie theaters or seek to curb their hours of operation.

Ducey also took a moment to address Arizona’s historic election and the escalating threats against Secretary of State Katie Hobbs, her family and

Gov. Doug Ducey announced rapid testing at airports and other precautions to prevent the spread of COVID-19 during the Thanksgiving holiday. (Photo by Allie Barton/Cronkite News)

her office. The two-term Republican governor sharply condemned violence and intimidation, saying allegations of election irregularities will have their day in court.

COVID-19 case numbers in Arizona have risen to 283,102, with 3,206 new cases reported Nov. 18, state health officials reported. Since the pandemic began in March, 6,365 Arizonans have died, including 53 new deaths reported Nov. 18. During the news conference, Ducey called for a moment of silence and prayer for those who have died.

“We can’t stress this enough: We recommend that all Arizonans wear masks in every setting,” Christ said. Ducey, who declined to enact a statewide mask mandate last spring, told reporters that 95% of Arizonans are required to wear masks under local mandates, and those rules need to be followed.

The health director said more than 10% of the tests conducted the previous week in 13 of the state’s 15 counties have come back positive for the virus, with only Pima and La Paz below that figure. And the rate of infection is above 100 per 100,000 residents throughout the state.

On top of that, Christ said, the number of COVID-19 patients in intensive-care units also is on the rise.

“These metrics are heading in the wrong direction,” she said.

So what works? Christ put in a plug

for masks based on new research by the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

“We know now that masks provide more protection than previously thought,” she said.

But Ducey said he has no intent of imposing a statewide mandate for people to wear masks when they are outside, even following pleas from state schools chief Kathy Hoffman and Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego.

“I want people to wear a mask,” the governor said. “Masks work.”

He said, though, a statewide mandate is unnecessary because local mandates already cover about 90% of the population. And Ducey said that the efforts by his administration to convince people to mask up “has got the maximum amount of compliance.”

Ducey also announced that $25 million will be awarded to hospitals to help boost staffing and give direct-care employees bonuses as the pandemic continues.

On schools, Ducey said Christ will release an emergency measure to ensure schools are following mitigation policies on school grounds and school buses.

“I want parents to have options, and one of those options should be in-person learning,” he said.

The same day, Ducey issued an executive order that will allow employers

to require employees to get the vaccine when one becomes available.

“We are anticipating by the beginning of the year to have a COVID vaccine in Arizona,” Christ said.

The executive order takes into consideration the need for institutions to communicate to better serve those receiving the vaccine, which will require two doses administered 21 to 28 days apart, she said.

Ducey said vaccines initially will be administered to first responders and long-term care patients and other vulnerable populations.

“I’m thinking of the Native American community and the other communities more affected by this,” he said.

Ducey did agree with Christ’s assessment about things not getting better in Arizona any time soon.

“That’s not on the horizon,” he said, saying the state and the nation remain in a public health emergency. “And getting back to normal isn’t in the cards right now.”

Yet Ducey made another push for getting kids back into the classroom.

“I think children should be in school,” the governor said.

“I want parents to have options,” he continued. “And one of those options should be in-person learning.”

What it comes down to, Ducey said, is what he believes is in the best interests of children, even as schools have wrestled with how to provide instruction and keep the youngsters and staffers—and, by extension, their families—safe.

“Despite the best efforts of teachers and parents, no one can argue: Kids have already missed out on far too much learning due to this pandemic,” he said.

The governor said that having schools open for learning does not mean compromising safety.

“They’re already required to have mask policies,” he said. And Ducey said that Christ will be issuing an emergency directive designed to ensure those policies are followed not just in the classroom but also on school grounds and buses.

Capitol Media contributed to this story.

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The Angel Tree Project Gives Children in Need a Joyful Christmas Holidays are a time for giving and there is no one more worthy of a special gift than a child in need.

“On the street I saw a small girl cold and shivering in a thin dress, with little hope of a decent meal.

I became angry and said to God ‘Why do you permit this? Why don’t you do something about it?

For awhile God said nothing. That night quite suddenly he replied ‘I certainly did do something about it. I made you.”

The Angel Tree Project is in its 36th year. We lost our largest sponsor this year so I’m reaching out to the community to help provide gifts for the kids. Kids impacted by this are kids where parents are incarcerated – needy families right here in our cities of Glendale and Peoria, Surprise and Phoenix.

Make A Child Smile This Christmas!

Your help, however small or large, is appreciated.

You can donate on the Go Fund Me page, to Hope Church or you can contact me if you would prefer to buy the gifts. Or maybe delivering the gifts would be better for you. We are thankful for whatever you can do.

Visit the following GoFund Me link: https://gf.me/u/y9hjjk

Linda Booker, REALTOR® Linda@lindabooker.com

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by Dec. 12, 2020: GIRLS • Stuffed Animals • Dolls (All Types) • Purses • Lotions/Perfume/Makeup BOYS • Sports Equipment • Remote Control Cars • Legos FOR BOTH • Bikes • Skateboards • Games • Art Supplies • Clothing for ages 0-18 Years; Primarily Coats, Shoes & Pants

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City teams up with Park West for Pop-Up Peoria

BY PEORIA TIMES STAFF The city of Peoria and Park West are teaming up for a creative concept to bring the community together.

At its Nov. 10 meeting, Peoria City Council approved a proposal for PopUp Peoria, a public-private storefront collaboration with Park West. The council agreed to fund the $30,000 project.

“Park West offers a fantastic dining, entertainment and retail experience, and we are thrilled to join forces to bring Pop-Up Peoria to our community,” said Mayor Cathy Carlat. “By partnering with the Park West team, local business owners and the entrepreneurial ecosystem at ASU, we are curating stronger community partnerships, while offering interesting programming in a unique and fun environment for the benefit of Peoria residents.”

Pop-Up Peoria is a public-private collaboration that allows for retail space in the shopping mall to be used for community programs and

activities.

The city, along with Arizona State University’s J. Orin Edson Entrepreneurship and Innovation Institute and the Grande Shoppe, will program and fill the retail space.

The Grande Shoppe, a retail store that hosts a collection of Peoria artisans and entrepreneurs in Old Town Peoria, will staff, manage and operate Pop-Up Peoria, including the retail space in the front half of the store.

The city and ASU will schedule onsite programming such as sustainability classes, library storytimes, code compliance workshops and neighborhood watch meetings as well as create a “makerspace” in the back half of the store. Additionally, the Grande Shoppe will give back to the community by donating to St. Mary’s Food Bank and needy families in Peoria and by mentoring young artists and providing them with business and retail training.

Pop-Up Peoria is expected to open in early 2021.

‘Smart Apartments’ open in Peoria’s P83 Entertainment District

BY PEORIA TIMES STAFF Paradise at P83, billed as “smart apartments,” is open in the P38 Entertainment District.

Managed by P.B. Bell, the 330,000-square-foot development of three- and four-story buildings is walking distance from the Peoria Sports Complex.

The 325 apartments complex is at 16601 N. 75th Avenue.

The apartments range from studios to three-bedroom units.

The apartments feature smart door locks, thermostats and lights, all controlled via a phone app.

“The West Valley is booming right now, and we’re happy to be able to provide luxury housing to Peoria residents,” said Dustin Slack, vice president of Opus, the developer.

The gated community has a 6,000-square-foot clubhouse, a Starbucks coffee bar, lounge areas with TVs and games such as pool, foosball and shuffleboard.

Paradise at P83 also features a business center with working space, community dog park and pet spa and a 24-hour, 2,000-square-foot fitness center with a spin studio.

For more information visit paradiseatp83.com.

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Park West rings in the holidays with safe celebrations

BY PEORIA TIMES STAFF Park West shopping center at 9744 W. Northern Avenue will have three new community events “designed to help shoppers revel in the holidays in a safe and socially distanced manner this season.”

The events are a social media-based Holiday Caroling Battle, a Holiday Luminaria Walk on Nov. 28 and two “Brighter Together” photo opportunities with seasonal characters, with Santa on Saturday, Dec. 5, and the Grinch on Saturday, Dec. 12.

“We think everyone is excited to celebrate the holidays but in a different way this year,” said Kelly Price, Park West business development manager. “We wanted to provide a sense of holiday cheer while keeping our shoppers’ safety at the very forefront of the season, so each event has been designed to do just that.”

Guests are required to wear masks.

From 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Saturday,

Park West plans to ring in the holiday with a Luminaria Walk and other celebrations that are aimed at “safe and socially distanced” gatherings. The shopping center is at 9744 W. Northern Avenue.

Nov. 28, Park West stages a serene Holiday Luminaria Walk. Shoppers and neighbors are invited to socially distanced stroll through the streets of Park West, which will be illuminated by more than 500 luminarias.

Holiday Harmony will help set

(Photos courtesy Park West)

the mood with live music during the event.

Park West’s Holiday Caroling Battle on Facebook and Instagram starts Friday, Nov. 27.

I’m honored you chose to re-elect me to serve you for these next two years. I will give you my all, protect taxpayers and families, defend your rights, and look after the safety and well-being of our district and state.

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To enter, caroling enthusiasts are encouraged to post their best family-friendly video of themselves or a group singing a holiday tune to either platform and tag @shopparkwest for a chance to win a $100 gift card. Videos must be posted by Dec. 13.

For every caroling video in which Park West is tagged, the shopping center will donate seven meals to the St. Mary’s Food Bank.

For more information on Park West, visit shopparkwest.com.

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City facilities closed for Thanksgiving holiday

BY PEORIA TIMES STAFF City offices, facilities, both Peoria libraries and the Peoria Community Center will be closed on Thursday, Nov. 26, and Friday, Nov. 27, in observance of Thanksgiving.

Rio Vista Recreation Center will be closed on Thanksgiving but will be open from 5 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, Nov. 27.

All city parks, including the new Paloma Community Park, will be open for the holiday.

Thursday, Nov. 26, trash collection will shift to Friday, Nov. 27, and Friday trash collection will shift to Saturday, Nov. 28.

For more information about closures or holiday trash schedules, visit peoriaaz.gov.

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Westgate district ready to ring in the holidays

BY PEORIA TIMES STAFF Westgate Entertainment District is planning “COVID-friendly” holiday events this season.

“Santa Calls” will be at Fountain Park in the Westgate Entertainment District from Friday, Nov. 27, through Christmas Eve. Guests can book their appointment online and should plan to arrive 15 minutes prior to their scheduled appointment. For more information, visit westgateaz.com/calls.

On “Santa Saturdays,” the jolly man

makes his rounds, cruising in a red fire truck from noon to 2 p.m. Free, socially distanced photo opportunities will be available at designated Santa stops located throughout the district. For more information, visit westgateaz. com/santa.

“Winter Night Lights” is a synchronized projection show every 30 minutes from 6 to 10 p.m. in the WaterDance Plaza, starting Saturday, Nov. 27, through Jan 3.

For more information, visit westgateaz.com.

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no attestation document found filed with the state. The attestation document was filed months ago but apparently was not in the file with the appropriate state agency,” DeFine said.

“We e-filed the document (Nov. 19) at 10 p.m. and within 30 minutes we received a confirmatory email stating that the gym was authorized to reopen. Attempts to clarify not only the news stories but any issues regarding authorization to reopen have gone unanswered. We are of the opinion that the email authorizing reopening is the controlling factor to be considered for business continuation purposes,” the

attorney added.

He insisted the gym has followed all health guidelines.

“At every turn Fitness 1 has complied with all requirements regarding health protocols. There has not been a single instance where an inspector came in with suggestions on how to improve and those suggestions were not complied with. This is a shame and a slander to have news reports that suggest otherwise,” DeFine said.

Bruce, who was raised in Glendale and lives in Peoria, said he has owned Fitness 1 for four years, “but it’s been in my family for 20 years.”

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Can we expect a new battle over COVID-19 vaccine?

BY DAVID LEIBOWITZ Peoria Times Columnist

After a year of fighting over masks, we have something new to look forward to likely beginning next month: arguing over whether or not refusing to get a vaccine against COVID-19 constitutes a public health menace.

Me, I’ll be getting the vaccine as soon as I can. For a few reasons, including my own peace of mind, medical evidence that it will prevent me from getting others sick and because I’d like to spend some time with my father—who’s about to turn 75 and is in badly failing health—without fearing that I’ll transmit COVID and kill him.

As for what you do, I suppose that’s not really my business.

However, it may be the government’s business, at least as many legal scholars read the 1905 U.S. Supreme Court case Jacobson v. Massachusetts.

That’s the case that gives states the power to protect public health, including mandating vaccines for schoolchildren.

Arizona, as you may know, has

carved out vaccine exemptions for medical reasons, religious beliefs and when “immunizations are against the personal beliefs of the parent.”

Given that the state currently has no mask mandate, I can’t imagine Gov. Doug Ducey will require COVID vaccines any time soon.

Towns and cities, however? That might be a different story. And it’s where things could start to get contentious.

In Phoenix, where Mayor Kate Gallego has taken a strong public health stance against COVID-19, a vaccine mandate could spark a huge political firestorm.

In Tempe, where progressive politics hold sway, I could see a vaccine mandate being well received. That wouldn’t be the case in Mesa, Gilbert or Scottsdale, where more conservative politics are the norm.

The West Valley is anybody’s guess.

The real question: What would the GOP-controlled Maricopa County Board of Supervisors do, given that their mask mandate has remained in place since June 20?

I don’t foresee mandatory COVID vaccines being passed by any local government here in the Valley.

But your employer? That’s a different story.

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Employment in Arizona is “at will,” which gives your boss wide latitude in establishing working conditions. That likely includes the ability to require a vaccine for all employees who want to keep their jobs.

That isn’t to say employers have total authority: Workers would still have the ability to seek a medical exemption or get a waiver based on their religious beliefs.

That’s especially true in businesses with 15 or more employees. If you work for a mom-and-pop operation where those legal protections don’t apply? No vaccine, no job could be the rule, should your employer decide to go that way.

Lots of businesses could refuse service to patrons who don’t get vaccinated. Restaurants could institute a “no shot, no service” rule. Airlines could forbid you from flying. Grocery stores could bar you from entering, while accommodating you with curbside pickup.

Note: I’m not saying local governments or businesses will do this or that they should do it. I’m saying they could do it.

Given the near riots that being forced to wear a mask has caused in Arizona, I’m not sure anyone will be brave enough—or foolhardy enough—to wade into that particular brand of apocalypse.

So once again, we’ll all be on our own.

As a believer in personal responsibility, I’ve never much minded that.

I wear a mask to protect myself and others, and I’ll get the vaccine.

If you want to be patriotic—or be Buster Badass—and skip it, go ahead.

Worst-case scenario, your refusal ends up thinning the herd a bit. You’ll be missed. We might even lift a, uh, shot in your memory. After the pandemic dies down, of course.

David Leibowitz has called the Valley home since 1995. Contact david@leibowitzsolo.com

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Get ready for the ‘new’ in Old Town Peoria

BY VICKI HUNT Peoria Times Guest Writer

Don’t let the name mislead you—there are big, new additions on the horizon for Old Town Peoria!

In the delicate practice of transforming the historical legacy of our city, Old Town is rounding the corner with two projects that will support most everything that follows.

Valleywise Health has opening plans for the Comprehensive Health Center that stands prominently on Grand Avenue.

A bit further west along Grand, a high-quality mixed-use project will rise on the parcel where the Smitty’s building stood vacant for nearly 20 years.

For those of us who commute in and around the Old Town area regularly, both of these projects, in their

own way, have tested our patience.

The Valleywise facility has beaconed for most of 2020 with brightly painted new buildings and electronic signage on Grand. The Smitty’s parcel has done nothing to beacon us; the deteriorating structure and crumbling parking lot have caused many an eye to shutter.

Patience, they say, is a virtue. Admittedly, not my strong suit. The up-anddown emotions that have followed prospective interest over the years in the privately owned former Smitty’s now come to a grinding halt.

SJ Acquisitions will invest heavily to move forward their development plans for Grand Commons, bringing to the south part of the property nearly 150 multifamily market-rate units.

The second phase of SJ’s project will yield almost 15,000 square feet of commercial and retail space to the Grand Avenue frontage. We welcome both the housing and the commercial.

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Valleywise finished their state-ofthe-art facility earlier this year in anticipation of the intended spring 2020 opening. History will not be kind to the year 2020, and it put a real damper on the medical center plans. Uncharted public health issues caused Valleywise to pause opening plans, in order to maximize medical staffing and efficiencies at their 17 existing facilities, including Valleywise Health Medical Hospital and Trauma Center, as well as the Arizona Burn Center.

So, we’ve waited.

The building seems daily to wink positively at us as a future reminder of a dampened pandemic and a bustling new medical outpost. The $78 million facility should open in early 2021. And just like that outpatient operating rooms, an urgent care center, a full complement of imaging services, a dental clinic, a dialysis unit, and a full retail pharmacy with lab services will all open right here in our community.

Lack of patience aside, these two projects that bookend the central Peoria Old Town area were worth the wait.

Nearly 500 new jobs, 35 of which are licensed medical professionals, with great pay come along with the Health Center opening. Market-rate housing brings foot traffic and families that eat out, bank and shop locally. These quality developments on what was once rolling tumbleweed and crumbling parking lot can be nothing short of pure positive.

Some days in the past several months, we all have had to muster the energy to look past news and vitriol that could have sucked optimism right out of us.

These projects have sustained my view, and they will light our trail going forward. While we hasten to put this year of challenges behind us, the stage is set for bright days ahead in Old Town.

Vicki Hunt is a member of Peoria City Council.

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5 tips to help fight loneliness during the holiday season

BY BHAKTI GOSALIA Peoria Times Guest Writer

The holidays are a time of celebrations, time spent with family and friends, and a festive and colorful time of year. But for some older adults it can be a time of extreme loneliness and depression, even more so this holiday season as COVID-19 still looms.

As we age, we may find ourselves in less social settings; friends and family may pass away or move away; or we may even transition out of our homes, where we have had a lifetime of happy holiday memories. A 2017 AARP survey found that 28% of U.S. adults ages 50 and older reported feeling lonely during the holiday season over the past five years, and nearly half (43%) have worried about a friend or family member who was lonely during the holidays.

As we approach the holiday season, it’s

important to remember the older adults in our lives who may experience loneliness or depression, especially those who are living alone in their homes or are isolated due to COVID-19. Loneliness can not only affect our mental health but it can also have an impact on our physical health.

Signs of loneliness, which are similar to signs of depression, may include changes in appetite, difficulty concentrating or making decisions, over-sleeping or difficulty sleeping, loss of interest in hobbies, or increased anxiety.

Below are five tips to help older adults stave off loneliness this holiday season: Continue family traditions—Traditions are important to keeping loneliness at bay. Older adults find joy in continuing annual holiday traditions, whether it is baking cookies with loved ones, decorating the tree or serving a specific dessert. The familiarity of a continued tradition will put loved ones at ease.

Stay connected—As of late, using technology to stay connected with loved

ones has become increasingly important. Set aside time to call, FaceTime or Zoom with family members. Apps like Zoom allow multiple people to be on the call, so it lends itself to family gatherings when you cannot be in person.

Tour an older adult community—The holidays are a great time for loved ones to explore the option of moving to an assisted living or independent living community. Communities offer in-person or virtual tours, and loved ones can experience the positive energy of a community during the holidays while having activities to participate in and the opportunity to make new friends. Additionally, if loved ones are traveling for the holidays, many communities offer respite care.

Exercise—With the nice weather in Arizona extending through the holiday season, it’s a great time to get in a walk, hike or to toss a Frisbee. Exercise has been proven to fight anxiety and boost mood. The holidays are a perfect time to participate in outdoor events.

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tivities or hobbies can offer a sense of purpose, improve mood and occupy our loved one’s mind and time. The holidays are a great time to help those who are less fortunate. Encourage loved ones to volunteer, donate items to organizations in the community or do something nice for someone.

For many, the holidays are filled with busy days and long to-do lists, but we need to remember to take time for our loved ones. Learn how to recognize signs of loneliness or depression and take action if you suspect someone you know may be suffering.

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BY LISA BAKER Peoria Times Guest Writer

You don’t have to be a buyer or seller right now to realize that we are in a housing market crunch. And it will likely not surprise you to know that we are not alone.

According to the National Association of Realtors’ latest quarterly report, every metro area tracked by the National Association of Realtors during the third quarter of 2020 saw home prices increase from a year ago.

Sixty-five percent of metros—117 areas out of 181—witnessed double-digit price growth from one year ago.

The nation’s median existing single-family home price climbed 12% on a year-over-year basis to $313,500.

And where did we rank? According to the report, the Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale Metropolitan area saw an 18% year-over-year increase, with the median home price coming in at $341,600.

That puts us well above the national average.

During October, 408 MLS listing sales closed in Glendale, and 445 in Peoria. As of this writing, there are 204 active and available listings (not counting properties already under contract or pending close of escrow) in MLS in Glendale and 250 active listings in Peoria. That’s 50% of one month’s inventory in Glendale (down from 56% in September) and 56% of one month’s inventory in Peoria (down from 69% in September).

Maricopa County inventory is at 75.8% of October’s closed sales (down from 87.4% last month).

Maricopa County seller concessions are still low, with only around 9.25% of sellers contributing to buyers’ closing costs. In line with buyers needing to gain a competitive edge, about 6.5% of buyers contributed to sellers’ closing costs in October.

Showing traffic saw some very slight decreases. According to ShowingTime, the platform Realtors use to schedule most of the MLS showings, during October, listings in the $200,000-

$299,999 range averaged 15.10 showings per listing in Glendale and 13.67 in Peoria. The next closest was the $300,000-$399,999 range, with 12.34 showings per listing in Glendale and 10.81 showings per listing in Peoria.

And not every showing is scheduled through ShowingTime, so the actual numbers are higher.

Interest rates also saw very little change. According to Freddie Mac, As of Nov. 12, 2020, National Mortgage Rates reported U.S. weekly averages of 2.84% for a 30-year fixed, 2.34% for a 15-year fixed rate, and 3.11% for a fiveyear ARM. As you might expect, October’s entry-level prices for a detached home with three bedrooms and two baths increased nearly across the board for every method of financing.

In Glendale, conventional buyers spent a minimum of $225,777, FHA buyers spent $230,000, and VA buyers got a little bit of a break at $246,000.

Peoria buyers, with a conventional loan, spent a minimum of $240,000, FHA buyers saw a dip to $208,000, and VA buyers spent $260,000.

Barro’s benefit for food bank

BY PEORIA TIMES STAFF

On Tuesday, Dec. 1, Barro’s Pizza will host the ninth annual Doran Barro Holiday Hunger Fight benefiting St. Mary’s Food Bank.

From open to close at all 44 locations across the Valley, including multiple Barro’s pizza parlors in the Peoria and Glendale areas, the Barro family will donate 100% of the proceeds from all sales to help those in Arizona facing hard times during the holidays.

“This has been an incredibly tough year for so many in our community, so this year’s event means that much more,” said Mike Barro, co-owner of Barro’s Pizza. “We look forward to this day every year—a time when we can truly make a difference in our community.

“And the annual event has a special place in our heart since we do it in honor of our mother, Doran Barro, who was very passionate about this mission.”

Last year, Barro’s Pizza set a record raising more than

$260,000 for St. Mary’s Food Bank, and Barro’s is hoping to set a new record this year.

Every dollar donated equates to seven meals, so last year’s donation provided 1,820,690 meals to Arizona’s hungry during the holiday season.

Over the last eight years, Barro’s has raised over $1.5 million, which equals more than 10.2 million meals. The Doran Barro Holiday Hunger Fight has become St. Mary’s largest cause-marketing effort of the year.

Across Maricopa County, buyers paid a minimum of $155,000 with a conventional mortgage, $195,000 with FHA, and $212,000 with a VA loan.

Countywide, buyers using financing made up for 83.7% of October sales, up from 66.5% of MLS sales in September. Of that percentage, 71.2% of buyers used conventional mortgages, 14% used FHA, 6.72% used VA loans, and the remaining sales used other methods of financing.

If you’re struggling right now, please know that you are not alone. If you’re a homeowner, contact your lender to see what programs they are offering.

If you’re a tenant, rental assistance is available through the Arizona Department of Housing website at saveourhomeaz.gov. If you’re a landlord, you can apply for aid at arizonatogether.org/ grants.

Lisa Baker sells homes in Glendale, Peoria and other parts of the West Valley. For more information, vist LisaRBaker.com, MoveToGlendaleAZ.com or facebook.com/LRBakerREALTOR.

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Centennial’s Kavaughn Clark is named high school player of the week

BY PEORIA TIMES STAFF

The Arizona Cardinals named Centennial High School star running back Kavaughn Clark the team’s High School Player of the Week.

Just a sophomore, Clark was honored after a dominating Nov. 13 performance with 284 yards and four touchdowns on 24 carries in the Coyotes’ 42-28 win over Chaparral High School. Late in the fourth quarter, his two touchdown runs (20 and 86 yards) broke a 28-28 tie game and clinched the win for Centennial.

Clark will lead Centennial against

Star running back Kavaughn Clark leads Centennial to a playoff battle against Liberty. (Photo courtesy Centennial football)

Liberty in the Nov. 27 opening-round playoff game in the AIA open bracket.

The 6-2 Centennial Coyotes defeated the Liberty Lions 34-24 Nov. 20. Liberty led at halftime, but Clark kicked into high gear, rushing for 226 yards and three touchdowns.

For Liberty, senior quarterback Brock Mast has led the Lions to a 5-3 season, tossing 19 touchdown passes in the shortened regular season. In the 5A bracket, top-seed Sunrise Mountain will host Desert Edge Friday, Nov. 27.

Peoria High will travel to play top-seeded Casa Grande Friday, Nov. 27, in the 4A bracket.

AIA recommends postponing start of winter high school sports

BY BRANDON JONES Cronkite News

The Arizona Interscholastic Association recommended postponing the start of winter high school sports such as basketball, wrestling and soccer to its executive board Nov. 16, possibly pushing the start of those sports into January.

AIA Executive Director David Hines will meet with state health and education officials before the executive board votes on the proposal.

The news is forcing high school coaches to make some tough decisions.

“I think we had a good returning team and a good shot at repeating,” said Gino Crump, the basketball coach for defending 6A state champion Desert Vista. “(We’re) not practicing, because I just don’t think it’s wise for me to get my team prepared to play. Some of the private schools or Catholic schools are practicing, but it just doesn’t make much sense to me to prepare my kids and then get them ready to play and then they can’t compete.”

The Arizona Interscholastic Association has recommended that the winter sports season be delayed.

In the era of COVID-19, wrestling will pose some challenges. (File photo by Travis Whittaker/Cronkite News)

In a statement released Nov. 16, the AIA, which is the governing body of Arizona high school sports, said: “The Arizona Interscholastic Association has made a recommendation to the AIA’s Executive Board for consideration of postponing the start of the winter sports season. AIA Ex-

ecutive Director David Hines will meet with state health and education officials this week regarding the rising infection and positivity rates around Arizona. The information and statistics gathered at this meeting will be shared with the Executive Board at a meeting yet to be determined for a

vote. The recommendation is to have the competition season begin sometime in January with the two weeks of mandatory AIA practice to take place before competition can begin.”

AIA spokesman Seth Polansky provided additional details.

“The AIA made a recommendation to its executive board to postpone the start of the winter sports season until January,” Polansky said. “I don’t have an exact date for that yet. It’s going to depend on some other information that our executive director, David Hines, has to gather and provide to the board. But basically, we’re looking at pushing everything back to January and maybe abbreviating a season. (We would) still have a full season, just lower minimums for games to qualify for postseason.

“And, hopefully, the state will kind of stem the tide with the recent rise in infections and positivity.”

Polansky added that the AIA is “just making sure all of our kids can get out there in a safe environment.”

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ketball and wrestling, are played indoors, which can contribute to spreading COVID-19. However, Polansky said that a sport being played indoors is not the AIA’s first priority when creating its guidelines for safe play.

“We look at (basketball) the same way as volleyball,” Polansky said.

“Basketball is in the same category as volleyball as far from the National Federation standpoint, (in that) it’s a moderate-contact sport. It being indoor is not as much of a concern (for) us. How much contact there is between the athletes and how much interaction there is between bench personnel and other personnel within the gym (is the bigger concern).

“We do have guidelines set up by our Sports Medicine Advisory Committee (SMAC) in a document we keep on our website at all times about the metrics you need to have to play a moderate sport—what restrictions you may have to start practice, as far

as not sharing balls or other equipment when you first start conditioning. Things like that, which (are) available (on our website).”

High-contact sports like wrestling, in which athletes are in almost constant contact, are of greater concern to the AIA, according to Polansky.

“Wrestling is probably a little more concerning, just because it is considered a high-impact, very-high-contact sport,” Polansky said. “There’s going to be different metrics and different guidelines set up for that sport, which we also have on our website.”

The AIA will approach basketball with guidelines similar to those used during fall indoor sports.

“We have badminton, and we have volleyball, which are indoors,” Polansky said of the fall schedule. “Now as far as regular season, all those decisions will be made at a local level because every district, every county, every school has a different phasing approach.

“The regular season attendance mandates, or capacities, will be left up to the schools. What we’re doing right now in the postseason for volleyball is limiting the number (of spectators) per gym. If it’s a neutral site gym, like we have for our lower classes, 1A-3A, it’s been about 125 (spectators) per side.

“With our bigger schools (4A-6A), we have a cap number of 100 per side.

But if the school allowed more, we would have the ability for more people to buy tickets to go up to the capacity that the school has set. And in going the other way, schools have said we can’t accept more than 39 (spectators) per side, as a specific number.

We leave it up to the schools.”

School districts that have already begun winter sports practice will be allowed to continue to practice until the executive board votes, according to Polansky.

“Right now, we’re saying go ahead and practice as usual,” Polansky said.

“Chances are there won’t be any competitions—not because we’re saying there won’t be but because there are so few districts and schools out there that meet the metrics (and) they probably don’t have anybody to play.

“I think some of our counties that meet the metrics at this point are the more rural areas where there’s only one or two high schools in the county. ... We’re going to allow them to keep practicing until word comes out, but everything is going to go out pretty quickly.”

Polansky said the AIA executive board typically only meets once a month, so a special meeting will probably be called soon to make a final determination on a potential postponement and a timetable.

“We just talked about it for the first time this morning at our regularly scheduled meeting today,” Polansky said. “I would assume our board would probably be convened by next week to make a decision on this.”

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TheaterWorks launches ‘A Curiouser Nutcracker’

BY PEORIA TIMES STAFF

After its hit immersive theater show “Curiouser & Curiouser,” which brought audience members an upclose-and-personal deep dive into the world of Alice’s puzzling world, TheaterWorks is launching “A Curiouser Nutcracker.”

Opening Friday, Nov. 27, at the Peoria Center for the Performing Arts, “A Curiouser Nutcracker” imagines a Wonderland that has been taken over by the Mouse King and is stuck in an eternal winter.

Those who go to the show must travel through Winter Wonderland with

the White Rabbit and the Sugar Plum Fairy to find the four keys, defeat the Mouse King and free the Nutcracker.

This family-friendly, holiday version of “Curiouser & Curiouser” continues the safe and intimate approach to live theater developed in response to the pandemic restrictions.

Up to 12 audience members per performance will walk through every space and hallway in the Peoria Center for the Performing Arts to solve puzzles, explore and encounter Wonderland inhabitants.

The show runs through Dec. 30—but many shows are already sold out.

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“A Curiouser Nutcracker” mashes up Alice’s Wonderland and a holiday classic. (Photos courtesy TheaterWorks)

Sun Health ‘fun-raising’ with upcoming 5K walk

BY PEORIA TIMES STAFF Sun Health Foundation’s Walk for Women’s Health kicks off at 9 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 6.

“Walk the way you want” during the fun-raising 5K event designed with consideration for safety.

Walk in Surprise at the race site, or participate virtually and walk anywhere. You can

walk individually, or form a team with your family, friends, neighbors or co-workers. Runners are welcome as well.

The walk benefits Banner Del E. Webb Medical Center’s Women and Infant Services through the Generosity for Generations Campaign.

According to Alex Stark, a Sun Health Wellness specialist, walking can help your body circulate nutrients, reduce

blood pressure, improve your immune system, reduce stress and motivate you to begin a fitness routine.

Each pre-registered participant is guaranteed a race shirt, and everyone receives a finisher’s medal. This is a chip-timed 5K. Special consideration is being given to the times we’re SEE 5K PAGE 22

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A blood sugar test is the best way to determine prediabetes, she noted.

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A potpourri of powerfully punned perspectives CHURCH COMMUNITY CONNECTION

Pastor Ed Delph Peoria Times Columnist

Today I would like to pour out on you readers a potpourri of perspectives I have gleaned from others regarding life and living in 2020.

You can access their thoughts on social media and the internet. Courage, my friends. Read on!

Life in 2020

Our first quip is about golf and politics in 2020. “If it goes left, it’s a hook.

If it goes right, it’s a slice. If it goes straight, it’s a miracle.”

“I don’t have ducks. I don’t have a row. I have squirrels, and they’re drunk.”

“Don’t bother walking a mile in my shoes. That would be boring. Spend 30 seconds in my head. That’ll freak you right out.”

“Remember, if you lose a sock in the

dryer, it comes back as a Tupperware lid that doesn’t fit any of your containers.”

“Once you understand why pizza is made round, packed in a square box and eaten as a triangle, then you will understand women.”

“I pretended to be asleep, and then I fell asleep. Now I’m going to pretend I’m skinny.”

Corona quips

“I still can’t believe people’s survival instincts told them to reach for toilet paper.”

“I’m not adding this year to my age.

I didn’t use it.”

“The dumbest thing I have ever bought was a planner for 2020.”

“Lockdown can only go four ways.

You’ll come out as a monk, a hunk, a chunk or a drunk. Choose wisely.”

“I went into the bathroom at a restau-

rant. I washed my hands. I opened the door with my elbow. I raised the toilet seat with my foot. I turned on the water faucet with a tissue. I opened the bathroom door to leave with my elbow. And when I returned to my table, I realized I forgot to pull up my pants.”

2020

Content of your character

“Equality is about giving everyone an equal chance, not an equal result.”

“Truism: doing good for intention, not for attention.”

“There’s a difference between being efficient or being effective: Rowing harder doesn’t help if the boat is headed in the wrong direction.”

“You don’t have to attend every argument you’re invited to.”

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from the cloud.”

“When you pray, God listens. When you listen, God talks. When you believe, God works.”

“If I die, I’ll be with Jesus. If I live, Jesus will be with me. So, if I die or if I live, I am the Lord’s.”

Let me finish with this thought for you. No matter what you do, keep your joy. Why? Because the joy of the Lord is your strength.

If you lose your joy, you lose your strength. If you lose your strength, you can’t fight. If you can’t fight, you lose.

Many are born to win but conditioned to lose all because of a loss of joy.

That’s why forced joy is better than genuine depression.

There you go. That’s 20/20 vision for closing 2020. Until we fix it in our heart and address it in our home, nothing will change in the world.

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Fiesta Bowl Charities Wish List grants to teachers

BY PEORIA TIMES STAFF It was a big week for grants and awards won by local teachers.

The Fiesta Bowl Organization awarded $500,000 to teachers through the Desert Financial Fiesta Bowl Charities Wishes for Teachers program.

As part of its mission to benefit Arizonans through youth, sports and education, the Fiesta Bowl granted 200 K-12 public and charter school teachers a $2,500 wish to be implemented in their classrooms.

Each fall, Arizona K-12 public or charter school teachers are invited to fill out an online application detailing their school or classroom need and, after meeting the criteria, wishes are selected by random drawing for teachers to receive a grant. Over the five years of the pro-

gram, Fiesta Bowl Wishes for Teachers granted $3.7 million to Arizona teachers, to nearly 850 teachers, impacting over 225,000 children across the state.

Local teachers scoring Fiesta Bowl grants included: Liz Clarkson, Mirage Elementary School; Brittany Crockett, Glendale American Elementary School; Kirsten Harder, Highland Lakes; Emily Moore, Casa Academy; Emily Scott, Sunset Elementary School; Stacy Wong, IntelliSchool Glendale; Phuong Kieu, Independence High School; Jacquelyn Bensley, Santa Fe Elementary School; Kerri Calderon; BASIS Peoria; Tara Flint-Hollins, Oasis Elementary School; Emily Hendricks, Archway Classical Academy; Megan Maxwell, Cheyenne Elementary School; Kayce Youngberg, Apache Elementary School; and Jeri Thude, Sunset Heights Elementary School.

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Dual enrollment can save high school students money in college

BY OLIVIA DOW

Peoria Times Contributing Writer

The Peoria Unified School District provides high school students opportunities to complete college credits while attending school in the district.

Students can choose from a variety of courses to enroll in through dual enrollment to get credit from a number of different schools—including Maricopa Community Colleges and Grand Canyon University—for a reduced rate.

At Maricopa Community Colleges, PUSD high schoolers pay $73 per credit hour rather than $85.

PUSD students who get credits through Grand Canyon University pay $52.20 per credit hour as opposed to $687.50, district officials said.

“Dual enrollment broadens students’ abilities to earn college credit while in high school which, in turn, helps students meet their academic post-secondary goals sooner,” Maria Hobbs, executive director of PUSD’s

John Record

Kathy Ngo

K-12 curriculum and professional development, wrote in an email.

Students agree that they benefit academically by taking dual-enrollment credits during their time as high schoolers.

Ironwood High senior Kathy Ngo said that after her counselor suggested she take classes through dual enrollment, she was able to find more options, including Peoria’s Medical, Engineering & Technology (MET) program, where she can get experi-

ence in medical classes.

“You get a head start. I know that with all of my credits, I believe I will be a sophomore or junior in college, which really makes the whole process of going to school faster, because I want to be a neurosurgeon,” Ngo said. “That’s going to be like 12 years of school, so if I could cut two years, that would be great.”

Ngo is not the only student who said dual enrollment is helping her get a head start on her career and postsecondary education. John Record is a junior at Cactus High School who said dual-enrollment classes are a “change in pace” compared to his other classes but is using it as an opportunity to gain experience for his goal to be an engineer.

“I’m already getting a jump into what I want to major in,” Record said. “And it’s really saving money, because all those credits in university will cost a lot more than it would doing it through dual enrollment.”

Ngo and Record both said they would tell students considering doing dual enrollment to do it because it will save them money and help prepare them for the future.

Having a dual-enrollment option for high schoolers provides students a “snapshot” of what college will be like at a cheaper price, Maria Hobbs from PUSD said.

“Students get to experience more rigorous coursework in the assignments and assessments they are given as dual-enrolled students,” Hobbs said. “The highest benefit to students, besides the reduced tuition rate, is that it accelerates their graduation rate in college as taking these courses during high school can reduce the length of time spent at the collegiate level.”

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The following Ordinances and Resolutions adopted by the Peoria City Council on November 10, 2020 can be viewed in their entirety at http://www.peoriaaz.gov/ councilmeetings ORDINANCE NO. 2020-14 AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEORIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 17 OF THE PEORIA CITY CODE (1992) BY AMENDING SECTION 172 PERTAINING TO PUBLIC NUISANCES; DEFINITIONS; BY AMENDING RESERVED SECTION 17-71 TO ADDRESS RECREATIONAL MARIJUANA; AND PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY AND FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, under the Federal Controlled Substances Act, codified in 21 U.S.C. Section 801 et seq., the use, possession, and cultivation of marijuana are unlawful and subject to federal prosecution without regard to a claimed medical need; and WHEREAS, marijuana contains tetrahydrocannabinol, which remains on Schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act pursuant to 21 U.S.C. § 811 et al.; and WHEREAS, the statewide ballot measure I-23-2020, known as the “Smart and Safe Arizona Act,” has been certified as Proposition 207 and placed on the November 3, 2020 general election ballot and contains provisions to 1) authorize the sale of non-medicinal recreational marijuana to adults who are at least twenty-one years of age; 2) authorize adults over age twenty-one to possess marijuana for non-medicinal recreational use; and 3) allow cities to enact reasonable regulations to protect public health, safety, and welfare, including limitations on recreational marijuana retail establishments, marijuana testing facilities, and delivery of recreational marijuana; and WHEREAS, the City of Peoria has a legitimate government interest in protecting public health, safety, and welfare of its citizens by prohibiting the consumption, possession, transportation and distribution of Marijuana and Marijuana Products on City property, public open spaces and public spaces.

THEREFORE, it is ordained by the Mayor and Council of the City of Peoria as follows: SECTION 1. Chapter 17 of the Peoria City Code (1992) is amended by amending Section 17-2 pertaining to Public Nuisances; definitions and which shall read as follows: Sec. 17-2. - Public Nuisances; definitions.

The following words, terms, and phrases when used in this Chapter shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this Section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning: (a) “Abandoned or inoperable vehicle” means any vehicle that is: (1) Partially or wholly dismantled, discarded, wrecked, on blocks or similar devices, stripped, or scrapped; or (2) A vehicle with a deflated tire or tires or missing any wheel or tire; or (3) Any motor vehicle which is inoperable due to mechanical failure or mechanical disassembly. Any motor vehicle missing a windshield, hood, fenders, doors, bumpers, engine, transmission, interior seats or operating controls is deemed to be inoperable; or (4) Any motor vehicle not displaying on the motor vehicle license plates and/or tags indicating current registration in this state or some other jurisdiction. (b) “Bar” means an area devoted primarily to the serving of alcoholic beverages, to which food service is only incidental or which is the holder of a license issued under A.R.S. § 4-206.01 by the Arizona Department of Liquor Control. (c) “Blight” or “Blighted” means unsightly conditions including accumulation of debris; fences characterized by holes, breaks, rot, crumbling, cracking, peeling or rusting, landscaping that is dead, characterized by uncontrolled growth, lack of maintenance or damage; buildings, structures, whether main or accessory characterized by holes, breaks, rot, crumbling, cracking, peeling, rusting or any other evidence or physical decay, neglect, excessive use or lack of maintenance; other similar conditions of disrepair and deterioration regardless of the condition of other properties in the neighborhood. (d) “Consume”, “Consuming”, and “Consumption” mean the act of ingesting, inhaling, or otherwise introducing marijuana into the human body. (d)(e) “Designated smoking area” means any area within an enclosed public place where smoking is specifically permitted. Any area in which smoking is permitted shall be located, to the fullest extent possible, in such a manner as to confine smoke to that area. (e)(f) “Disturbed surface area” means any portion of the earth’s surface, or materials placed thereon, that has been physically moved, uncovered, destabilized, or otherwise changed from its undisturbed natural condition, thereby increasing the potential for emission of fugitive dust. (f)(g) “Dust suppressants” means water, hygroscopic materials, solution of water and chemical surfactant, foam or non-toxic chemical/organic stabilizers not prohibited for use by any applicable law, rule, or regulation, as a treatment material to reduce fugitive dust emissions. (g)(h) “Employee” means any person who is employed by any employer for direct or indirect monetary wages or profit. For purposes of this Chapter, the designation “independent contractor” shall not prevent a person from being deemed an “employee.” (h)(i) “Employer” means any person employing the services of at least one person. (i)(j) “Enclosed public place” means any area enclosed by a roof and walls with one or more openings for ingress and egress, which is available to and customarily used by the public. Enclosed public places governed by this Chapter shall include, but shall not be limited to, public areas such as elevators, waiting rooms, reception areas,

lobbies, restrooms, restaurants, retail stores, retail service establishments, grocery stores, convenience markets, drugstores, shopping malls, theaters, auditoriums, public and private stores, offices of health care professionals, pharmacies, indoor sports facilities and their lobbies, public transportation vehicles and terminals, airport service lines, airport waiting lounges, taxicabs or other means of public transit, community centers, child care centers, public or common areas of hotels and motels, financial institutions, all indoor facilities and any public places already regulated by A.R.S. § 36-601.01. A private residence is not an enclosed public place. (j)(k) “Fence, screen wall, and/or retaining wall” includes free-standing, selfsupporting structures constructed of durable wood, chain link with privacy slats, metal, masonry, composites, or other standard fencing materials designed to provide privacy, security, screening, or bank retention between grade separations. (k)(l) “Firebreak” means an area of land that has had plants and trees removed to stop the spread of a fire. Cleared area should be 10 feet from the property line adjacent to a vacant lot, or 15 feet from the property line for parcels with a structure. (l)(m) “Garbage” means an accumulation of spoiled or discarded animal or vegetable material resulting from the handling, preparation, cooking, or consumption of food for humans or animals, as well as other organic waste material subject to rapid decomposition. (m)(n) “Grass” includes Barnyard grass, Bermuda grass, Bluegrass, Brome grasses, Crab grass, Foxtail, Johnson grass, Ragweed, Rye grass, wild oats, or hybrids thereof. (n)(o) “Hazard” means a condition that may cause personal physical harm. (o)(p) “Junk” includes items that in their present state are of little or no apparent economic value that are not confined within an industrial area in compliance with the Peoria Zoning Code in Chapter 21 of this Code, such as an accumulation of the following materials: discarded or scrapped furniture; glass, metal, paper, or machinery parts; inoperable machinery or appliances; building material wastes; litter; discarded or empty containers; automobile parts or mechanical parts. Junk shall also include all types of solid waste described in chapter 22 of this code. (p)(q) “Land” means all land in the City of Peoria, whether unimproved or on which buildings or other structures are located. (q)(r) “Legal driveway” means a short private road from a street to the principal structure’s garage or carport. For principal structures without a garage or carport a single location shall be designated connected to principal structure. (s) “Marijuana“ 1. Means all parts of the plant of the genus cannabis, whether growing or not, as well as the seeds from the plant, the resin extracted from any part of the plant, and every compound, manufacture, salt, derivative, mixture, or preparation of the plant or its seeds or resin.

2. Includes cannabis as defined in Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 13-3401.

3. Includes marijuana concentrate.

4. Does not include industrial hemp, the fiber produced from the stalks of the plant of the genus cannabis, oil or cake made from the seeds of the plant, or sterilized seeds of the plant that are incapable of germination, or the weight of any other ingredient combined with marijuana used to prepare topical or oral administrations, food, drink, or other products. (t) “Marijuana Concentrate” 1. Means resin extracted from any part of a plant of the genus cannabis and every compound, manufacture, salt, derivative, mixture, or preparation of that resin or tetrahydrocannabinol.

2. Does not include industrial hemp or the weight of any other ingredient combined with cannabis to prepare topical or oral administrations, food, drink or other products. (u) “Marijuana Products” means products that are composed of marijuana concentrate and other ingredients and that are intended for consumption or introduction into the body, including edible products, ointments, tinctures, and vapor solutions. (r)(v) “Occupant” means the person occupying or having custody of a structure or premises as a lessee or otherwise. (w) “Open Space” means a public park, public sidewalk, public walkway or public pedestrian thoroughfare. (s)(x) “Owner/operator” means any person who owns, leases, operates, controls, maintains, or supervises a premises or a fugitive dust source subject to the requirements of this Chapter. (t)(y) “Person” means a human being, enterprise, corporation, association, partnership, firm, or society. (u)(z) “Place of employment” means any area under the control of a private or public employer, which is intended for occupancy by employees during the course of employment, including, but not limited to, work areas, offices, employee lounges, conference and meeting rooms, employee cafeterias and lunchrooms, classrooms, auditoriums, hallways, stairways, waiting areas and restrooms. A private residence is not a place of employment. (v)(aa) “Plant growth” means vegetation, whether living or dead, such as grass, weeds, vines, bushes, cactus, or trees. (w)(bb) “Premises” means all land, any dwelling, house, building or other structure, designed or used either wholly or in part for residential, commercial or agricultural purposes, whether inhabited or temporarily or continuously uninhabited or vacant, and shall include any yard, grounds, walk, driveway, porch, steps or vestibules belonging or appurtenant to such dwelling, house, building or other structures. (x)(cc) “Private clubs and private recreation facilities” means an establishment which: (1) Charge a membership fee that must be paid in advance of arrival to the establishment and are not open to invitees of members or the general public, or (2) Membership is limited to those persons who have served in the armed forces of the United States or this state.

For purposes of this definition, a charge which is paid at the door upon entry to the establishment is specifically designated not to be a membership fee. (y)(dd) “Public Place” means any street, sidewalk, boulevard, alley, right- of-way, or other public way and any public park, square, space, ground, or building has the same meaning prescribed in the Smoke-Free Arizona Act, Section 36-601.01.. (z)(ee) “Stored” means parking, leaving, locating, keeping, maintaining, depositing, remaining, or being physically present on public or private property. (aa)(ff) “Street or highway” means the entire width between the boundary lines of every right-of-way publicly owned or maintained when any part thereof is open to the

use of the public for the purpose of vehicular traffic. (bb)(gg) “Structure” means any constructed or erected material or combination of materials the use of which requires location on the ground or attachment to something located on the ground, including inter-alia buildings, stadiums, radio towers, sheds, storage bins and fences. (cc)(hh) “To smoke or smoking” means burning or carrying any lighted cigarette, tobacco, marijuana or other weed or plant or placing any burning tobacco, marijuana, weed or plant in an ashtray or other receptacle and allowing smoke to diffuse into the air. (dd)(ii) “Vacant lot” means a tract, lot, or parcel of improved or unimproved land, residential, industrial, institutional, governmental, or commercial for which there is no approved or permitted building or structures of a temporary or permanent nature. (ee)(jj) “Vehicle” means every device by which any person or property is or may be transported or drawn upon a street or highway, excepting devices moved by human power or used exclusively upon stationary rails or tracts. (ff)(kk) “Weeds” means for any residential lot of one acre or less, any uncultivated shrubs or uncultivated vegetation higher than 12 inches, lawn grass higher than 6 inches, and any vegetation that is dead. For lots greater than one acre in size, “Weeds” means any uncultivated shrubs or uncultivated vegetation that is permitted to grow in such a manner as to cover the area designated as a firebreak zone by the City between adjacent properties and the subject property, and those types of plant growth defined as noxious weeds in A.R.S. § 3-201 regardless of whether a particular property owner or occupant who is the subject of enforcement action under this Chapter regards the growth as desirable. (gg)(ll) “Wildflower” a flower that grows in natural places without being planted by people.

SECTION 2. Chapter 17 of the Peoria City Code (1992) is amended by amending Reserved Section 17-71 to address Recreational Marijuana and which shall read as follows: Sec. 17-71 - ReservedRecreational Marijuana. (a) To the fullest extent permitted by law, it is unlawful to consume, smoke, or possess Marijuana or Marijuana Products on property that is occupied, owned, controlled, or operated by the City of Peoria. (b) It is unlawful for an individual to smoke or consume Marijuana or Marijuana Products in any open space or public place in the City of Peoria. (c) It is unlawful to smoke or consume Marijuana or Marijuana Products where smoking is prohibited as set forth in this Chapter. (d) A violation of subsections (a) and (c) of this Section is a Class One (1) misdemeanor subject to the provisions of Section 1-5 of the Code. (e) A violation of subsection (b) of this Section is a petty offense, unless the open space or public place is occupied, owned, controlled, or operated by the City of Peoria, then said violation will be subject to the penalties set forth in subsection (d) of this Section.

SECTION 3. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase of this Ordinance is for any reason held to be invalid or unconstitutional by the decision of any Court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Ordinance.

SECTION 4. This Ordinance shall not become effective unless and until the statewide ballot measure I-23-2020, known as the “Smart and Safe Arizona Act,” (Proposition 207) becomes law when approved by a majority of the votes cast at the November 3, 2020 general election and on proclamation of the Governor. This Ordinance shall become effective in the manner provided by law upon the Governor’s proclamation.

PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Mayor and Council of the City of Peoria, Arizona, this 10th day of November, 2020. _____________________________ Cathy Carlat, Mayor _____________________________ Date Signed ATTEST: Rhonda Geriminsky, City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM: Vanessa P. Hickman, City Attorney Effective Date:

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All exhibits on file in the Peoria City Clerk’s Office.

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Thunderbird 101 Apartments: Rezoning (Z05-07A.6) Due to the December 3, 2020 Commission meeting being cancelled, notice for the Thunderbird 101 Apartments rezoning request will be published with the new public hearing information once determined, and within the timeframe specified within the Peoria Zoning Ordinance. Further information related to these requests or the Public Hearings may be obtained from the Planning Division of the Planning & Community Development Department, 9875 N. 85th Avenue, Peoria, Arizona 85345, or by calling the Planning Division at 623-773-7200. Published: Peoria Times, Nov 26, 2020 / 345xx NOTICE FOR BID *** MATERIALS MANAGEMENT 9875 N. 85th Ave., 2nd Floor Peoria, Arizona 85345 Phone: (623) 773-7115 Fax: (623) 773-7118 BID NOTIFICATION INFORMATION SOLICITATION NUMBER: P21-0014 TYPE OF SOLICITATION: (IFB) Invitation For Bid BUYER NAME: Drew Ashmun BUYER PHONE NUMBER: (623) 773-7116 DESCRIPTION: Construction of Jomax Parkway from Loop 303 to Vistancia Blvd. PRE-BID MEETING DATE: December 8, 2020 at 2:00 PM AZ Time.

SOLICITATION DUE DATE: January 12, 2021 at 2:00 PM (Arizona Time) Solicitation is available for download from our website at: www.peoriaaz.gov Published: Peoria Times, Nov 26, Dec 3, 2020 / 34557

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

NOTICE TO CREDITORS In the Matter of the Trust of William S. Foster Sr., Deceased NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned has been appointed as the Personal Representative of this trust. All persons having claims against the trust are required to present their claims within four (4) months after the date of the first publication of this Notice or the claims will be forever barred.

Claims must be presented by delivering or mailing a written statement of the claim to undersigned Personal Representative at 13658 N 73 Drive Peoria, AZ 85381 DATED this _18_ day of November, 2020 /s/ Kay L. Andrews William S. Foster Jr. Published: Peoria Times, Nov. 26, Dec 3, 10, 2020 / 34558

NOTICE OF HEARING Diana J. Elston, Bar #025461 Stephen F. Best, Bar #034976 JONES, SKELTON & HO CHULI , P.L.C . 40 North Central Avenue, Suite 2700 Phoenix, Arizona 85004 Telephone: (602). 263-441 3 Fax: 602) 200-7811 delston@jshfirm.com sbest@jshfirm.com minuteentries@jshfirm.com Attorneys for United Services Automobile Association SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF ARIZONA COUNTY OF MARICOPA NO. PB2020003141 AMENDED NOTICE OF HEARING (Assigned to the Honorable Dean M. Fink) IN THE MATTER OF THE NO. PB2020-003141 CONSERVATORSHIP OF: REGGIE GUZMAN, Minor, Date of

Diana J. Elston, Bar #025461 Stephen F. Best, Bar #034976 JONES, SKELTON & HO CHULI , P.L.C . 40 North Central Avenue, Suite 2700 Phoenix, Arizona 85004 Telephone: (602). 263-441 3 Fax: 602) 200-7811 delston@jshfirm.com sbest@jshfirm.com minuteentries@jshfirm.com Attorneys for United Services Automobile Association SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF ARIZONA COUNTY OF MARICOPA NO. PB2020003141 AMENDED NOTICE OF HEARING (Assigned to the Honorable Dean M. Fink) IN THE MATTER OF THE NO. PB2020-003141 CONSERVATORSHIP OF: REGGIE GUZMAN, Minor, Date of Birth: May 9, 2010 NOTICE IS GIVEN that Alysia Hoff has filed a Petition for Appointment of Conservator and Approval of Minor Settlement with this Court. A hearing has been set to consider this Petition on Monday, January 11, 2020 at 11 :00 o'clock a.m., before Judge Dean M. Fink, Maricopa County Superior Court, East Court Building, 101 West Jefferson.

This hearing will be conducted telephonically and the parties shall receive notice of the call-in information prior to the hearing. If, however, the parties have not received notification by the date of hearing, the parties shall email Judicial Assistant (Mica.Inman@jbazmc.mar i copa.gov) and Bailiff (Jackson.kellv@jbazmb. maricopa.gov) 48 hours prior to the above set hearing and request that information. Publish: Peoria Times, Nov. 26 Dec. 3, 10, 17, 2020 / 34479

NOTICE OF HEARING

PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PROPOSALS FOR 2021-2022 On January 4, 2021, the City will begin accepting proposals for the use of Community Development Block Grant Coronavirus (CDBG CV) funds.

Under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act), the City of Peoria will receive approximately $979,134 in additional CDBG CV funds.

These funds must be used to prevent, prepare for and respond to the COVID19 pandemic. Use of the CDBG CV funds is restricted to CDBG-eligible purposes, and cannot be used for activities that are being covered by other federal, state or local resources. The proposal submission deadline for agencies who wish to utilize these funds is January 25, 2021, at 5:00 p.m. Funds are anticipated to be available beginning April 2021. All applicants are required to submit proposals utilizing the application form that will be made available on the City’s website at www.peoriaaz.gov/notforprofitgrants. Completed applications must be submitted via email to communityassistance@peoriaaz.gov by the above-referenced deadline. An open door Proposer’s Conference will be offered at the City’s Development and Community Services Building, Point of View conference room (1st floor), located at 9875 N. 85th Avenue, Peoria 85345 on December 15, 2020, from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. Participants who attend this meeting in person will be required to wear a mask and social distancing protocols will be in place throughout the meeting. Participants may also attend this meeting virtually. A link to the virtual meeting will be provided on the City’s website at www.peoriaaz.gov/notforprofitgrants prior to the meeting date.

Staff members from the City’s Neighborhood and Human Services Department, Community Assistance Division, will be available at the conference to answer questions regarding the various grants available as well as potential project eligibility. Attendance at the conference is not mandatory. Additional information may be obtained by writing to: City of Peoria Attn: Community Assistance Division 9875 N. 85th Avenue Peoria, Arizona 85345 Or by written e-mail to: communityassistance@peoriaaz.gov Accommodations for individuals with disabilities - Alternative format materials, sign language interpretation, assistive listening devices or interpretation in languages other than English are available upon 72 hours advance notice through the City of Peoria’s Community Assistance Division, 9875 N. 85th Avenue, Peoria, AZ 85345; (623)773-7250; TDD (623)773-7221, or email at com munityassistance@peoriaaz.gov Asistencia en español: Para que le interpreten la solicitud en español, llame al (623)773-7250.

Published: Peoria Times, Nov 26, Dec 3, 10, 2020 / 34542

idents. The City encourages the public to provide input on desired programs and activities for the use of these funds. Two virtual public hearings have been scheduled for December 8, 2020, at 10:30 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. A link to the virtual hearings will be provided on the City’s website at www.Peoriaaz.gov/communityassistance prior to the meeting date. The purpose of these hearings will be to discuss budgets and potential programs for the CDBG Annual Action Plan as well as use of HOME Program funds for Federal Fiscal Year 2021-2022. The CDBG Annual Action Plan is required by HUD for annual funding under the guidelines of a CDBG entitlement city.

The Annual Action Plan identifies how the City plans to use CDBG funds during the next fiscal year to meet the goals and objectives approved in the Five-Year Consolidated Plan. The current Annual Action Plan will be published for a 30day comment period. During the comment period, a copy of the Annual Action Plan will be available on the City’s website at www.peoriaaz.gov/communityassistance and may also be obtained by written request mailed to: City of Peoria Attn: Community Assistance Division 9875 N. 85 th Avenue Peoria, Arizona 85345 Or by written e-mail to: communityassistance@peoriaaz.gov Accommodations for individuals with disabilities - Alternative format materials, sign language interpretation, assistive listening devices or interpretation in languages other than English are available upon 72 hours advance notice through the City of Peoria’s Community Assistance Division, 9875 N. 85 th Avenue, Peoria, AZ 85345; (623)773-7250; TDD (623)773-7221, or email at com munityassistance@peoriaaz.gov. Asistencia en español: Para que le interpreten la solicitud en español, llame al (623)773-7250. Published: Peori a Times, Nov 26, Dec 3, 2020 / 34505

Peoria Times PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PROPOSALS FOR 2021-2022 On January 4, 2021, the City will begin accepting proposals for the use of HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME), Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and General Fund Not-for-Profit grants for the July 1, 2021 – June 30, 2022 funding cycle. The City anticipates receiving CDBG funds of approximately $830,000 and a HOME Program allocation of approximately $220,000. The exact allocations will not be determined until finalized by the Federal Government. The City also anticipates General Fund monies of $196,500 to be available. The proposal submission deadline for agencies who wish to utilize these funds is January 25, 2021, at 5:00 p.m. Funds are anticipated to be available in July 2021 for General Fund programs and October 2021 for Federal programs. All applicants will be required to submit proposals utilizing ZoomGrants, an on-line, cloud based system.

An open door Proposer’s Conference will be offered at the City’s Development and Community Services Building, Point of View conference room (1st floor), located at 9875 N. 85th Avenue, Peoria 85345 on December 15, 2020, from 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Participants attending this meeting in person will be required to wear a mask and social distancing protocols will be in place throughout the meeting. Participants may also attend this meeting virtually. A link to the virtual meeting will be provided on the City’s website at www.peoriaaz.gov/notforprofitgrants prior to the meeting date.

Staff members from the City’s Neighborhood and Human Services Department, Community Assistance Division, will be available at the conference to answer questions regarding the various grants available as well as potential project eligibility. Attendance at the conference is not mandatory. Applicants interested in applying for grant funding must register with ZoomGrants in order to obtain a login and access to the City’s grant applications. A link to ZoomGrants and the applications will be available on the City’s website at www.peoriaaz.gov/notforprofitgrants beginning January 4, 2021.

Additional information may be obtained by writing to: City of Peoria Attn: Community Assistance Division 9875 N. 85th Avenue Peoria, Arizona 85345 Or by written e-mail to: communityassistance@peoriaaz.gov Accommodations for individuals with disabilities - Alternative format materials, sign language interpretation, assistive listening devices or interpretation in languages other than English are available upon 72 hours advance notice through the City of Peoria’s Community Assistance Division, 9875 N. 85th Avenue, Peoria, AZ 85345; (623)773-7250; TDD (623)773-7221, or email at communityassistance@peoriaaz.gov Asistencia en español: Para que le interpreten la solicitud en español, llame al (623)773-7250.

Published: Peoria Times, Nov 2020 / 34401

The City of Peoria anticipates that it will be receiving $830,000 in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds and $220,000 in HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) funds for Federal Fiscal Year 2021-2022. Additionally, unobligated prior year CDBG funding, if any, may be made available.

These funds will be directed to the assistance of low- and moderate-income persons, primarily for City of Peoria residents. The City encourages the public to provide input on desired programs and activities for the use of these funds. Two virtual public hearings have been scheduled for December 8, 2020, at 10:30 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. A link to the virtual hearings will be provided on the City’s website at www.Peoriaaz.gov/communityassistance prior to the meeting date. The purpose of these hearings will be to discuss budgets and potential programs for the CDBG Annual Action Plan as well as use of HOME Program funds for Federal Fiscal Year 2021-2022. The CDBG Annual Action Plan is required by HUD for annual funding under the

PUBLIC NOTICE

The following Ordinances and Resolutions adopted by the Peoria City Council on November 10, 2020 can be viewed in their entirety at http://www.peoriaaz.gov/ councilmeetings ORDINANCE NO 2020-16 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PEORIA, MARICOPA COUNTY, ARIZONA, REZONING SPECIFIED PROPERTY FROM INTERMEDIATE COMMERCIAL (C-2) TO PLANNED AREA DEVELOPMENT (PAD) ZONING DISTRICT; AMENDING THE ZONING MAP AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS the City of Peoria Planning and Zoning Commission held a public hearing on October 15, 2020 in zoning case Z19-09 in the manner prescribed by law for the purpose of considering an amendment to the zoning district boundaries of property within the City of Peoria, Arizona, to provide for rezoning of a parcel of land as described below, from Colonial 83rd and Olive Planned Area Development (PAD) to the Christopher Todd Communities on 83rd Planned Area Development (PAD) zoning district, as provided in Section 21-317 of Chapter 21 of the Peoria City Code; WHEREAS, due and proper notice of such Public Hearing was given in the time, form, substance and manner provided by law including publication of such notice in the Peoria Times Newspaper on September 17, 2020; and WHEREAS, the City of Peoria Planning and Zoning Commission has recommended to the Mayor and the Council of the City of Peoria, Arizona, the zoning of property as aforesaid and the Mayor and the Council of the City of Peoria, Arizona desires to accept such recommendation and rezone the property as described below as aforesaid.

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED by the Mayor and Council of the City of Peoria, Arizona that: SECTION 1. Parcels of land in Peoria, Maricopa County, Arizona, which are more accurately described in Exhibits A and B, to this Ordinance are hereby rezoned from Intermediate Commercial (C-2) to Planned Area Development (PAD) zoning district.

zona desires to accept such recommendation and rezone the property as described below as aforesaid.

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED by the Mayor and Council of the City of Peoria, Arizona that: SECTION 1. Parcels of land in Peoria, Maricopa County, Arizona, which are more accurately described in Exhibits A and B, to this Ordinance are hereby rezoned from Intermediate Commercial (C-2) to Planned Area Development (PAD) zoning district.

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SECTION 2. The amendment to the zoning herein provided is conditioned and subject to the following stipulations: 1. The development shall substantially conform to the Prescott at Park West Planned Area Development (PAD) Standards and Guidelines Report, and Project Narrative contained within the 10/15/20 Planning and Zoning Commission staff report, except as modified herein.

2. The development shall be designed and constructed in conformance with the City of Peoria Engineering Standards Manual (PESM) and other specified policies and requirements.

3. The Developer shall provide a Traffic Impact Study/Analysis with the Civil Improvement Plans.

4. The Developer shall be required to design and construct a HAWK on 99th Avenue. The location of the HAWK shall be as determined by the TIA and the City Traffic Engineer. The HAWK will be required prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy. Plans for the HAWK must be submitted with the first submittal of the civil improvement plans. Upon completion of the HAWK, the City will reimburse the Developer for 50% of the construction costs.

5. The Developer shall construct a right turn deceleration lane into the primary site driveway access point from 99th Avenue. The turn lane storage shall extend past the existing residential driveway to the north, with the taper beginning immediately after the existing driveway.

SECTION 3. Amendment of Zoning Map. The City of Peoria zoning map is herewith amended to reflect the change in districts referred to in Section 1 above and as defined by the Legal Descriptions as represented in Exhibit A, and the corresponding parcel map as shown as Exhibit B. SECTION 4: Effective Date. This Ordinance shall become effective at the time and in the manner prescribed by law.

PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Mayor and Council for the City of Peoria, Arizona this 10th day of November, 2020.

Cathy Carlat, Mayor Date signed ATTEST: Rhonda Geriminsky, City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM: Vanessa P. Hickman, City Attorney Published in: Peoria Times, Publication Date: November 19, 2020 / 34530

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