Thursday, July 28Headlines City will not hold a primary election Aug. 30, but will serve as early voting location Focus on safety as students head back to school Update on major General Plan amendment cases, process and timeline False alarms cost money
EventsLibrary hosts local version of ComiCom Hula to the Safety Luau Aug. 6 Check out these ongoing activities and events
For Your InformationHaul your haul to the landfill Scottsdale Police Department racks up another first CVB visitor center moving to Fashion Square; corporate office staying put City needs downtown ambassadors
Programs & ServicesNew and improved water conservation rebates available Dispose of your brush and bulk
HeadlinesCity will not hold a primary election Aug. 30, but will serve as early voting location While Scottsdale will not hold an Aug. 30 primary election, we will still host early voting from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 3, through Friday, Aug. 26, at Scottsdale City Hall, 3939 N. Drinkwater Blvd. Only two candidates filed to run for mayor and four filed to run for three City Council seats by the June 1 deadline, making a Scottsdale primary election unnecessary. The general election takes place Tuesday, Nov. 8. Incumbent Mayor W.J. “Jim” Lane will face former City Councilmember Bob Littlefield in the mayor’s race. Four candidates, incumbents Suzanne Klapp, Virginia Korte and Guy Phillips, and resident Dan Schweiker, will run for three seats on the City Council. In addition to the Mayor and City Council races, Scottsdale voters will decide a proposed amendment to the City Charter. The proposed amendment corrects outdated charter language to accurately reflect that:
Many Scottsdale residents receive early ballots – more than 100,000. But last election fewer than 30,000 were actually voted and returned (about 31 percent). Avoid long lines on Election Day and return your postage-paid early ballot. Find more information about Scottsdale’s 2016 election, including links to voter registration and early ballot requests at ScottsdaleAZ.gov, search “elections.”
Focus on safety as students head back to school Most Scottsdale schools start Monday, Aug. 8, and that means more cars, bicyclists and pedestrians will be on the streets. Remember, it’s everyone’s responsibility to know the rules of the road whether you’re walking, bicycling or driving. Watch a video on school zone safety tips by going to YouTube.com, search “school safety zone.”
Update on major General Plan amendment cases, process and timeline State Statute requires all major General Plan amendments be presented at one City Council hearing per calendar year – the same calendar year in which they are initiated. There are two major General Plan amendment requests this year. Amended requests:
A citizen Task Force completed the draft General Plan 2035 in November 2014. The city is launching a six-month outreach effort about it. Public meetings include a City Council study session Tuesday, Aug. 30, to discuss community-suggested changes to the draft plan. Three open houses also are planned in September for further community review and input. The Planning Commission will hold public hearings in October, and a City Council hearing regarding adoption of the plan could take place in December. If adopted by the City Council, General Plan 2035 would be sent to the voters for ratification in 2017 or 2018 per Council direction. The public can review the draft plan and submit feedback at General Plan 2035. Learn more about the plan and upcoming public meetings on the Case Info Sheet. For more information, contact Project Coordination Liaison Sara Javoronok at 480-312-7918 or sjavoronok@ScottsdaleAZ.gov.
False alarms cost money There were more than 15,000 security and fire alarm calls in Scottsdale last year — and two of every three were false alarms. If you have a home or business alarm system, be sure that you know your codes, practice using the system, check batteries and ensure that pets and other things don’t trigger your alarm. All alarm system owners in Scottsdale must obtain a city permit within seven days of activating the system. False alarm calls where a permit is not in place are subject to a $50 fee per activation. Visit ScottsdaleAZ.gov, search “alarm permit” to get a permit application. EventsLibrary hosts local version of ComiCom You’ve heard of ComiCom … now comes LibCom! Civic Center Library is hosting a local version of ComiCom from 1 to 5 p.m. Friday, Aug. 5. The event, for those 10 to 18, celebrates Manga, comics, cosplay and all things geeky! Events include cosplayer demos, face painting, caricature drawings, airbrush demos and more. Raising Cane’s is providing snacks. The library is at 3839 N. Drinkwater Blvd. Get details at 480-312-READ (7323).
Hula to the Safety Luau Aug. 6 Help celebrate water safety and keep our children safe around water. Attend the annual Safety Luau from 4 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Aug.6, at Eldorado Aquatic Center, 2301 N. Miller Road. This event features fun games and activities for the whole family, plus a mock rescue demonstration with the Scottsdale Fire Department. We’ll close the night with live hula and fire dancers. Regular pool admission fees apply. For more information, call 480-312-2484.
Check out these ongoing activities and events:
For Your InformationHaul your haul to the landfill Through the city’s contract with the Salt River Landfill, residential solid waste customers may haul up to 2,000 pounds of trash, brush or bulk items to the landfill once a week. Those wanting to use the service must present the original top portion of a current city utility bill showing residential solid waste collection charges. E-billing customers must contact Utility Billing at 480-312-2400 or Solid Waste at 480-312-5600 in advance – a printout of the online statement will not be accepted at the landfill. For more information on this service, visit ScottsdaleAZ.gov, search “resident landfill program.”
Scottsdale Police Department racks up another first! Meet Hannah, the Scottsdale Police Department’s first and only female K-9. She’s a 3 ½ year old Belgian Malinois who is partnered with the new K-9 sergeant and handler Nate Mullins. Mullins and Hannah are patrol-ready and eager to serve our community. Meet Hannah at ScottsdaleAZ.gov, search “K-9.”
CVB visitor center moving to Fashion Square; corporate office staying put The Scottsdale Convention and Visitors Bureau’s visitor center is moving to Scottsdale Fashion Square, but its corporate offices are staying put in the Galleria Corporate Centre. The Scottsdale Tourist Information Center will be the bureau’s primary visitor center, open year-round, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. Contact the bureau at ExperienceScottsdale.com for more information.
City needs downtown ambassadors Are you people oriented? Excited about Downtown Scottsdale? Then consider volunteering as a Downtown Scottsdale ambassador. Ambassadors are asked to fulfill three-one hour shifts at one of our information sidewalk carts, assist in keeping our information carts or help out tourists at some of our downtown events. For more information on how you can get involved, call 480-312-2342 or email jracine@ScottsdaleAZ.gov. Fill out an application online at ScottsdaleAZ.gov, search “ambassador.” Programs & ServicesNew and improved water conservation rebates available Scottsdale Water has new rebate incentives to help residents and businesses reduce indoor and outdoor water use, decrease salinity in our wastewater and save money. Rebates include replacing toilets, urinals, showerheads and irrigation controllers, plus removing grass, pools and water softeners. Applications and requirements are available at ScottsdaleAZ.gov, search “rebates.” For more information, email WaterConservation@ScottsdaleAZ.gov or call 480-312-5650.
Dispose of your brush and bulk The city provides monthly brush and bulk item collection offering residents a convenient way to dispose of items too large for refuse containers. Place brush and bulk items out for pickup by 5 a.m. Monday the week of scheduled service. Here’s when we’ll be in your neighborhood:
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| Get a complete list of Scottsdale events and public meetings. Get Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts events or call 480-499-TKTS (8537). Get Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art events or call 480-874-4666. Get Western Spirit: Scottsdale’s Museum of the West events or call 480-686-9539. Reach Scottsdale Update by emailing Jan Horne or call 480-312-2636.
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