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Weekly Update
October 8, 2021
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Council Will Review the General Plan at Its October 14th Meeting |
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There are two Study Session items scheduled for the Council's upcoming Study Session at 3:00 on October 14th. The Study Session is an opportunity for the Council to dive deep into the details, ask questions and give staff direction prior to a vote. Although there isn't an opportunity for public comment like there is during the Council business meeting, residents are still invited to attend.
First, a study session is scheduled to continue the Council's discusssion on how best to spend American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds all communities in the country are receiving to help us recover from Covid-19 and/or make us better prepared for another emergency or pandemic in the future.
Second, the PV Town Council will review the proposed General Plan in detail. You can learn more about the 2022 General Plan at https://www.pvtogether2022.com/. Once the Council provides additional input, the draft document will be circulated for additional public input from November 1 through the end of the year. The document will then be revised and will return to both the Planning Commission and Town Council for more input and discussion. The final document will be before the voters in August 2023.
Council meetings in October will be held via Zoom. You can attend by one of the following three options:
May require software download. Allow extra time before the meeting to test connection, camera, and microphone. See attached slide on Dos and Don’ts of video conferencing.
Option 2. Join by smart phone: +16699006833,,6678902153#
There is also a Zoom app available for smart phones and tablets. Search Zoom US in the App Store / Play Store
Option 3. Join by telephone: 1 669 900 6833 Meeting ID: 667 890 2153
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Mark Your Calendars for the Veterans Day Car Show on November 13th! |
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The Veterans Day Car Show will be held this year on November 13th from 8:30 to 11:30 am in the parking lot of the Town Hall complex at 6401 East Lincoln Drive. If you have not been to this event before, do not put it off another year! It's a chance to look at cool, classic cars, meet up with friends and neighbors, and pay honor to our military veterans all while spending some time outdoors on a beautiful fall day.
Do you have a pre-1981 sports, antique, special interest, race car, or motorcycle? Why not consider showing your vehicle?!
Pre-registration is required, and there is a recommended entry donation of $50 per car. All proceeds are to benefit Arizona Veterans' organizations, the Sentinels of Freedom and Military Assistance Mission. You can register online at https://CarShow.givesmart.com. For more information on registration please contact Diane Wayland at (480) 348-3530 or dwayland@paradisevalleyaz.gov.
In the meantime, click on the image below to watch a video of the 2018 Car Show.
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Paradise Valley Police Officer Testing |
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On Monday and Tuesday, the Paradise Valley PD completed Lateral Officer testing.
Three candidates for officer completed the AZ Peace Officer Physical Agility Test (POPAT) on the training course recently constructed by the Paradise Valley Public Works team (read more about that in the September 17th Weekly Update). All three candidates passed the POPAT portion of the course.
After the completion of the POPAT, these candidates completed a written test, a typing test, and panel interviews. Next, background investigations will be completed on the individuals, including polygraph, psychological, and medical examinations.
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Planning Commission Recommendation on Walls and Fences Zoning Ordinance Changes |
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At their October 5th meeting, the Planning Commission discussed possible changes to the zoning ordinance on walls and fences for residential properties.
As required by law, the Planning Commission must provide a recommendation to the Town Council on all proposed changes to the zoning ordinance. The Commission previously had several study sessions to discuss this topic. They ultimately recommended that no changes should be made to the current zoning ordinance on walls and fences.
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Paradise Valley Public Works Scales New Heights |
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Town Engineer Paul Mood snapped this photo of Public Works employee Andy Farrell high above the intersection of Lincoln Drive and Mockingbird Lane changing out a signal head. |
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Coffee with a Cop Hosts Program about CASA |
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On October 6th at Coffee with a Cop, the police department hosted special guest Savanna Hopp from the Arizona Supreme Court.
Savanna discussed their CASA program which stands for Court Appointed Special Advocates. CASA volunteers are citizens appointed by a judge and trained to serve as the voice of children in foster care. In light of Domestic Violence Month, it was shared that there is a constant need for volunteers to assist these children.
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Upcoming Town Meetings and Events |
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October 12th - Postal Holiday - Post Office will be closed; Town Hall will remain open
October 13th - Hillside Building Committee, 8:00 am via Zoom (canceled)
October 14th - Town Council Meeting, 6:00 pm via Zoom - Will include discussion of the 2022 General Plan
October 17th - 60th Anniversary Celebration, 2:00 pm, Western Village at Camelback Inn (registration is closed)
October 19th - Planning Commission, 6:00 pm via Zoom
October 28th - Town Council Meeting, 6:00 pm via Zoom - Will include discussion of the 2022 General Plan
November 11th - Veterans Day Holiday (Post Office and Town Hall closed)
November 4th - Town Council Meeting, 6:00 pm (location: TBD)
November 18th - Town Council Meeting, 6:00 pm (location: TBD)
November 25th and 26th - Thanksgiving Holiday (Post Office and Town Hall closed)
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Remember to check the Town's website for meeting updates, changes, and agendas.
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Downloadable/Printable Town Information
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Quick Links to Useful Resources
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