Check the Town's website frequently
for COVID-19 response updates.
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Are you confused about where and how to get a COVID-19 vaccination? You are not alone.
Currently, Maricopa County is in Phase 1B which includes includes adults 75 and older, however, all vaccination appointments for the month of January 2021 are booked.
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New "PODs" (points of distribution) are being set up, including Phoenix Municipal Stadium and Grand Canyon University. Starting next Tuesday, January 19th at 9:00 am, you can book an appointment for a February date.
What can you do in the meantime? In order to book an appointment, you must create a Arizona Department of Health Services Patient Portal account. Go to the patient portal to create your account now to save yourself some time on Tuesday. A complete guide to creating and using the patient portal can be found here.
If you are not comfortable using technology, you may find the patient portal difficult to navigate. You may want to consider enlisting the help of a trusted friend or family member who is comfortable using a computer.
The patient portal will work best from a computer using either Chrome or Firefox. You may have difficulties if using a tablet or smart phone. If that is all you have at your disposal, use Chrome. The patient portal will not work from an Android device.
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Here are some additional resources to find out more about COVID-19 vaccine distribution:
- COVID-19 Hotline: 1-844-542-8201 (you need to leave a message and are told you will get a call back with 24 hours, weekends and holidays excluded)
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azhealth.gov/findvaccine: this State website has many links and information about the vaccine)
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Safeway/Albertsons: Safeway and Albertsons pharmacies will eventually have the vaccine; you can sign up for update emails at the link. Other pharmacies may have the vaccine in the future, as well.
This information changes frequently. It is a good idea to visit these sites regularly for the most up-to-date information.
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COVID-19 Testing January 16th in Paradise Valley at Franciscan Renewal Center!
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Thank you to Maricopa County, Southwellness, and the Franciscan Renewal Center for partnering to bring free COVID-19 testing to Paradise Valley. Pre-register here.
The Franciscan Renewal Center is located at located at 5802 East Lincoln Drive, Paradise Valley
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Belief into Action: An Annual Celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. |
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Baha'is of Paradise Valley and the Town of Paradise Valley cordially invite you to its annual celebration of Martin Luther King, Jr. The theme of this year's celebration is "Belief into Action".
Please join us by using the Livestream Link: MLKParadiseValley.org/livestream on Monday, January 18th promptly starting at 11am. Video also available for viewing after the program via the same link.
Students attending middle school in Paradise Valley were invited to submit an essay on this year’s theme - What it Means "To Do the Right Thing". One winner was picked from each grade level of 5, 6, 7, and 8.
The winners will be given an award and recognized during the Paradise Valley Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration on Monday, January 18th, 2021. They also had a congratulatory zoom call with the Mayor and led the Pledge of Allegiance at the January 14th Council Meeting!
This year's winners are:
Else Ellegala - 5th grade student at Phoenix Country Day School
Christina Keller - 7th grade student at Phoenix Country Day School
Claudia Primus - 8th grade student at Phoenix Country Day School
Congratulations to all of you!
MLK Day Planning Committee has Food Drive boxes outside town hall and inside the PV police department. The need for food is constant and after the holidays - food banks notice a decrease in donation while the need is still strong.
Please consider donating non-perishable items to help fill up our boxes! All items will be donated to the Paradise Valley Food Bank.
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Mayor and Council Sworn In;
Vice Mayor Stanton Selected Unanimously
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Last night was the first meeting of the 2021-2022 Council Term. Mayor Bien-Willner and Council Members Moore, Pace, and Stanton were sworn in to office by Presiding Judge Ty Tabor.
The only action taken at the meeting was to elect a vice mayor for calendar year 2021. Council Member Moore nominated Mark Stanton. Council Member Thomasson moved to elect Mark Stanton Vice Mayor by acclamation. The motion was seconded by Council Member Dembow and passed unanimously.
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Congratulations to PV's new vice mayor, Mark Stanton. |
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2022 General Plan Update is Underway |
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All of Paradise Valley is invited to collaborate in the 2022 General Plan Update. The plan is relevant to all who live, work, visit and invest in the Town. To support this commitment, the Town has created multiple ways to get involved and stay informed in the General Plan update effort, including:
- Check out the project website – Frequently visit the project website to view project deliverables, summaries of past events, and updates on upcoming events and activities.
- Get on the project email list – Sign up through the project website to receive the latest project and community event updates throughout the project.
- Visit and engage with the Town’s social media channels – Updates will be regularly posted on the Town’s Facebook, Twitter and Instagram social media platforms.
- Attend the upcoming General Plan Workshop – Meet with your friends and neighbors to share your ideas at this first virtual workshop event with more events planned over the course of the planning process. Join this meeting on Zoom.
Wednesday, January 27, 2021
6:00-8:00pm
- Complete online surveys – Interactive online surveys will also be administered throughout the General Plan Update process to help inform the planning process. Take survey at the project website.
- Talk to your neighbors and friends – Spreading the word about the General Plan Update efforts and engaging in conversations helps to bring forth new ideas, refine existing proposals, and bring more people into the General Plan Update process.
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Police Report for December 2020 |
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Vehicle theft continues to see increases versus the three-year averages. Locking car doors and removing keys from vehicles can help deter vehicle thefts.
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Smoke Tree Application Withdrawn |
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The owners of the Smoke Tree Resort have withdrawn their project application to demolish and construct a new resort on the property's 5 acre parcel on Lincoln Drive. This withdrawal came this afternoon as their deadline for submitting additional information for a January 28th Town Council consideration expired today.
The first iteration of this project received a 2019 denial recommended by the Planning Commission which outlined several project issues: including, for-sale housing and high density. These project concerns were reiterated by the Town Council in June 2019, leading to a project resubmittal by the applicant to the Town Council.
This second iteration of a proposed resort on the Smoke Tree property was redirected back to the Planning Commission by the Town Council for project review and public input. Again, the Planning Commission recommended against the project with Council's first update and review in December, 2020. A more detailed Town Council review, discussion and potential direction was scheduled for January 28, 2020. The owners of Smoke Tree Resort have indicated that they may be submitting a new application for this site in the future.
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Annual Backflow Preventers Inspections |
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This week, Public Works conducted its annual inspection of approximately 53 backflow preventers located throughout the Town.
Inspections are conducted to ensure all equipment is working properly to protect home and public drinking water systems. Backflow preventers keep water that has already entered a facility from flowing back into the public water system.
All test reports are certified and turned into the Town water service providers by the end of January each year.
Thank you, as always, to our Public Works staff for keep Paradise Valley flowing in the right direction!
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Paradise Valley Seeks Volunteers |
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The Town of Paradise Valley seeks residents interested in sharing their time and experience by serving on one of the Town’s volunteer committees.
The Town of Paradise Valley has a proud tradition of volunteer service. In addition to the all-volunteer Mayor, Town Council, and Municipal Court Judges, more than 50 residents donate their time to serve on various committees, commissions and boards. Volunteer opportunities include reviewing land-use applications and variances, organizing public art programs, preserving the Town’s history, promoting public safety programs and resources, and providing other vital assistance to the Town administration. A complete list of committees, their descriptions, and their past actions may be viewed here.
Applications may be completed and submitted online, or you may send a resume and cover letter to the Town Clerk's Office, 6401 E. Lincoln Drive at any time throughout the year. Committee appointments are made at the end of March with new terms beginning April 1. To be considered in the 2021 appointment cycle, please submit your application by February 4. Every applicant will be considered, and those not selected will be kept on file to provide a pool of candidates to fill vacancies which may become available during the year.
It is not necessary to list a committee preference when you apply. There will be an opportunity to meet with the Council to discuss your unique background, skills, and interests so that a mutually agreeable position can be found that meets a Town need and interests you.
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Upcoming Town Meetings and Events |
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January 18th - MLK Holiday (Town Offices Closed, see virtual link above)
January 19th - HOA Forum, 3:30 pm via Zoom
January 21st - Joint Special Meeting (Town Council and Planning Commission) regarding Pad Height, 6:00 pm via Zoom
January 27th - General Plan Virtual Community Workshop, 6:00 pm via Zoom
January 28th - Town Council, 6:00 pm via Zoom
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Remember to check the Town's website for meeting updates, changes, and agendas.
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