Town Manager's Weekly Update for October 29, 2021

For the Week Ending

October 29, 2021

Celebrating 60!

Photo Credit: Independent Newsmedia/Arianna Grainey

Paradise Valley turned 60 this year and the Town turned out to celebrate on October 17th!

Pictures say a thousand words, they say, so we'll tell this story primarily with photos, but first, a huge shout out and thank you to the Camelback Inn for hosting us! The JW Marriott Camelback Inn is part of the fiber of our Town. Their generosity and hard work were the key to the success of this great event!

Photo Credits: Independent Newsmedia/Arianna Grainey

Above: A fire truck from our local station was on display

Photo Credits: Independent Newsmedia/Arianna Grainey

Above left: World champion hoop dancer Derrick Davis entertains party-goers

Above right: Music by Mariachi Jaliesence

Left: Dylan Wickstrom volunteered his talents to design the 60th anniversary poster and hat.

Below: The food was provided by our world-class resorts and restaurants:

JW Marriott Camelback Inn
Omni Montelucia
Ritz-Carlton Paradise Valley
Hermosa Inn
Andaz Scottsdale
Sanctuary Camelback Mountain Resort
Mountain Shadows Resort
El Chorro

Thank you for your support!

Photo Credits: Independent Newsmedia/Arianna Grainey

The 60th Anniversary Celebration provided a sneak peak of the upcoming Veterans Day Car Show (November 13th) and the new art show that has been hung at Town Hall featuring Paradise Valley artist Bobby Lee Krajnik.

Above: Car show exhibitors pose in front of one of the classic cars on display.

Photo Credit: Independent Newsmedia/Arianna Grainey

Left: Mayor Bien-Willner poses with 2021 Artist-in-Residence Bobby Lee Krajnik.

Paradise Valley 2022 General Plan 60-Day Public Review Draft to be Released November 1st

The Town will release the 60-Day Public Review Draft of the 2022 General Plan on November 1, 2021. The 60-Day Public Review Draft Plan will be available for viewing and/or download from the project website (www.pvtogether2022.com) from November 1st through December 31st.

After the release of the draft plan, we will be taking additional public comments and holding a public workshop both in-person and virtually.

On November 17th an in-person open house style meeting, following CDC guidelines, will be held outside at Town Hall. That evening, an alternative virtual workshop will be held. Both meeting options will provide a review of the 60-Day Public Review Draft of the General Plan and allow residents to have further input on the final General Plan document. We will also be at the November 13th Veterans Day Car Show to answer questions and take input on the Plan.

Community Open House and Virtual Workshop, Wednesday, November 17th

Two times and two different ways are being provided to discuss and share your comments and ideas on the 60-Day Review Draft of the 2022 General Plan. The material presented at each event will be identical and the comments received at the earlier Open House (in-person) event will be shared with those attending the later Workshop (virtual) meeting.

Open House/In-Person Event

Held outdoors at the Town Hall Campus

6401 East Lincoln Drive

(arrive anytime between)

3:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Workshop/Virtual Meeting

https://zoom.us/j/6678902153

Phone-in: 1 669 900 6833

Meeting ID: 667 890 2153

6:00 PM – 7:30 PM

Winter Plant Care - Watering

Many homeowners, businesses and HOAs irrigate their desert landscaping throughout the winter as if it were still 110 degrees outside. Overwatering can kill your desert-adapted plants.

The roots of desert plants need the soil to dry out between watering so they can absorb needed nutrients. Soggy soil prevents plants from pulling in essential elements, such as nitrogen and iron, and can suffocate the roots. This leads to yellowing leaves and poor health, and can kill the plant or tree.

For the Fall/Winter watering schedule, Public Works Technicians begin re-programing 52 irrigation timers while inspecting the irrigation systems checking for leaks, faulty valves, and emitters. The Fall/Winter watering schedule is:

Plants – 2 times per week for 45 minutes per day.
Trees – 1 time per week for 1 ½ hours
Succulents/cacti – Do not receive any water

We encourage residents to inspect their irrigation systems and adjust their timers, as well. Your plants will thank you for it, and your may save a bit in your water bill, as well!

Tatum One Lane Only This Weekend

Southbound Tatum Boulevard will be restricted to one lane in the vicinity of Clearwater Parkway from 5:00 am on Saturday, November 6th to 5:00 am on Sunday November 7th. Left turns from northbound Tatum Boulevard to Clearwater Hills Parkway will also be restricted.

The lane closure and left turn restriction are required to safely repave Clearwater Parkway. Residents in the area will have access from 40th Street through the Clearwater Hills Subdivision.

October 28th Council Meeting Summary

The Town Council spent the bulk of the Study Session reviewing the draft General Plan for public review starting next week (see article above). They also discussed extending the Town's contract for Photo Enforcement. The Council then took the following actions at last night’s meeting.

Authorized Town Participation in, and Administrative Support for, the Town of Paradise Valley Sixteenth Annual Veterans’ Appreciation Vintage Car Show.
Authorized the Town Manager to execute a purchase agreement for 34 Tasers for the police department
Authorized payment in the amount of $37,910.48 to the Industrial Commission of Arizona for the Fiscal Year 2022 Municipal Firefighters Cancer Reimbursement Fund Assessment, pursuant to A.R.S. §23‑1703.
Adopted Resolution Number 2021-21 Authorizing the Submittal for Certain ARPA Funds for Replacement of Public Revenue Loss, Stormwater Infrastructure Investments, Technology Backup and Cyber Security Efforts, And Partnership with Town Resorts to Analyze and Mitigate Neighborhood Noise
Approved a contract with S+C Communications (Scutari and Cieslak, Inc.) for one‑year and providing up to four one‑year extensions, not to exceed $60,000 annually.

Action Summary

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