Check the Town's website frequently
for COVID-19 response updates.
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#CelebrateParadiseValleyAZ |
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Above: Camelback Cemetery. Read about the history of this unmarked cemetery on McDonald Drive here.
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Did you know that Paradise Valley is celebrating a milestone birthday this year? Our fair town will turn 60 on May 24, 2021!
The Town's Historical Committee is working hard to celebrate Paradise Valley throughout 2021 including an in-person, outdoor party in the fall. In the meantime, the committee members are contributing a number of articles to the Paradise Valley Independent which will be published monthly. These interesting and informative articles will feature some of the Town's unique history.
Published today on YourValley.net (and in print next week), is the second article in this series which gives the history of Camelback Cemetery on McDonald Drive (photo above). You can find this article online here.
The first article in the series, telling the story of PV's incorporation, was published last month and can be found online here. |
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COVID-19 Benchmarks Improving in Maricopa County |
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COVID-19 benchmark numbers are improving in the State of Arizona and in Maricopa County, though we are not out of the woods just yet.
While all Town services, including the Post Office, will continue to be open and/or available online or by appointment, we are anticipating stepping a bit closer toward 'normal' in the upcoming months. The Post Office has been and will continue to be open Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 4:00 pm.
Public counters and walk-in appointments will also be available as soon as our employees can get the vaccine and the environment is a low risk to customers. Some remote work and meetings with staff will likely continue as we have learned over the last year how valuable they have been to residents and applicants. Zoom has had its advantages.
Paradise Valley has be using the Arizona Department of Health Services' business guidelines above to inform us when our full staff will be able to return to on-site work. The guidance on these benchmarks is that the County must have two full weeks with all three benchmarks in the green "minimal transmission" before fully reopening (in addition, there is a two week lag in the data).
At this point, only one benchmark (hospital visits) is in the minimal transmission phase, however, cases per 100,000 and percent positivity are rapidly declining.
What does this mean for Paradise Valley? We hope this means that we can fully reopen buildings and walk-up service in the very near future. When we do reopen, we will still require physical distancing and proper use of face masks.
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Have You Received the Vaccine? |
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You are considered fully vaccinated 2 weeks after receiving the second dose of the Pfizer or Moderna vaccines, or 2 weeks after receiving the Johnson & Johnson vaccine.
Fully vaccinated people can:
- Visit with other fully vaccinated people indoors without wearing masks or physical distancing
- Visit with unvaccinated people from a single household who are at low risk for severe COVID-19 disease indoors without wearing masks or physical distancing
- Refrain from quarantine and testing following a known exposure if asymptomatic
For now, fully vaccinated people should continue to:
- Take precautions in public like wearing a well-fitted mask and physical distancing
- Wear masks, practice physical distancing, and adhere to other prevention measures when visiting with unvaccinated people who are at increased risk for severe COVID-19 disease or who have an unvaccinated household member who is at increased risk for severe COVID-19 disease
- Wear masks, maintain physical distance, and practice other prevention measures when visiting with unvaccinated people from multiple households
- Avoid medium- and large-sized in-person gatherings
- Get tested if experiencing COVID-19 symptoms
- Follow guidance issued by individual employers
- Follow CDC and health department travel requirements and recommendations
The CDC has also issued new guidance for large event planners which you can find here. The recommendations remain that gatherings of over 50 people be avoided, and that mitigation efforts such as physical distancing and wearing face masks are required. |
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Summary of March 11th Town Council Meeting |
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The Town Council took the following actions at last night’s meeting.
- Accepted a Governor’s Office of Highway Safety grant for $6,990.39 to purchase equipment to test drivers arrested for driving under the influence.
- Accepted Grant Funds from Maricopa County Flood Control to construct two new storm drain improvements, totally about $700,000. The Town will be contributing 25% of these costs. Thank you Town Engineer Paul Mood for submitting this grant application!
- Adopted Resolution 2021-04 authorizing the Town to enter into an intergovernmental agreement with the Maricopa County Flood Control District for design and construction of the Desert Crest Drive bank stabilization project.
- Adopted Resolution 2021-05 authorizing the Town to enter into an intergovernmental agreement with the Maricopa County Flood Control District for the Solano Drive low water crossing project
- Approved the revised Historic Property Recognition Program Guidelines. The program, administered by the Historical Advisory Committee, recognizes properties within the Town that were constructed prior to the Town’s incorporation or homes that are at least 50 years old and are historically significant or architecturally unique.
- Awarded a one-year contract to the law firm of Gust Rosenfeld to serve as the Town Attorney in the amount of $180,000.
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Good Neighbor Flyer
The weekend night shift receives many noise complaints during March because the weather is nice and people are outside.
It is no secret that Paradise Valley has a low decibel level for nuisance noise, so often police are called. When the violation is below the threshold, the officers pass along a Good Neighbor flyer, that outlines the noise ordinance, the unruly gathering ordinance and the hours of noise restriction.
During this contact, officers can discuss the ordinance with the resident or renter and collect contact information, should it be needed later. This proactive program has experienced benefits with neighbors learning more about our ordinance.
Thank you, Corporal Kelly Ingram and Officer Paul Strnad for your initiative in creating this flyer.
Click on the image to the left or here to review the full brochure. |
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High Quality Customer Service
Police officer Amy McGhee has a heart for the seniors in our community.
Recently, Officer McGhee responded to a residence where she was met with an elderly female. She recommended that the resident consider the You Are Not Alone (YANA) program, which places calls to residents regularly to check their welfare. If the senior does not answer the telephone call, a representative of the police department goes to the residence to physically check on the senior. If there is no answer at the door, the officer uses a residence key that is placed in a secure box at the residence to enter residence and check the senior’s welfare.
Amy was able to return with a secure box to install at this residence and have the senior included in the YANA program! Thank you, Amy for being a Community Guardian!
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Work Initiative and Positive Attitude although Short-handed
One of the front office's full-time employees was reassigned to a police dispatcher position, on November 8, 2020. That left the front office down to two employees until February 8, 2021.
For a full three months, Nicole Barrows and Sarah Zumbo saw their workloads increase significantly, and they had to learn new things to fill the vacancy. It wasn't until three months later they received another employee to help them. Nicole or Sarah never complain about the increased workload, and they completed all the necessary duties at their usual high-quality standard.
Thank you for your work and your positive attitude!
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Welcome Melissa Larios, Court Services Specialist |
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Melissa Larios is the new Court Services Specialist at the Town of Paradise Valley Municipal Court.
Melissa and her husband Herman have two sons, Diego (age 11) and Cesar (age 4). She spends her free time hanging out with the family, hiking and completing assignments for her Master’s in Public Administration.
Personal Fun Facts:
Accomplishment – Melissa completed 2 marathons
Favorite Food: Italian
Favorite Dessert: Ice cream
Favorite Movie: The Wedding Singer
Welcome Melissa to the PV family!
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Paradise Valley is Hiring! |
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We are currently recruiting for Police Dispatcher/ 911 Operator (Lateral). If you know of anyone who is qualified and may be interested, please pass this along. More details and qualifications can be found in the recruitment bulletin.
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Need Plans for Easter? Hop Over to One of Paradise Valley's Resorts and Restaurants |
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How about Easter at Rita's at the Camelback Inn?
Rita’s Cantina Easter Sunday, April 4th, 2021
- Rita’s Weekend Brunch Menu, 7am – 2pm
- Easter Special, 9am – 2pm
- Sips & Snacks 2pm – 5pm
- Happy Hour 3pm – 5pm
- Dinner 5pm – 9pm
- Late night, 9pm – 10.30pm
Live Music
- Brunch, 9am – 3pm
- Dinner, 6pm – 10pm
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The Camelback Inn has some other operational updates for us including the reopening of Lincoln Steakhouse on March 18th!
Starbucks
- Open daily from 6am until 3pm
Lincoln Steakhouse
- Reopening on March 18th
- Thursday – Sunday 5pm until 9pm
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Click here for reservations
Spa at Camelback Inn
- Thursday – Monday 9am until 6pm
- Please call 480-596-7040 to book your appointments
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elements at the Sanctuary Camelback Resort & Spa |
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Easter Dining on the famed El Chorro Patio
Join us on the famed El Chorro patio for our special holiday three-course menu and don’t forget the Sticky Buns! Enjoy expansive Camelback Mountain views while gathering with family and friends. Serving from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. select from Wild Mushroom Chicken Roulade, Seared Chilean Sea Bass, Pumpkin Mascarpone Ravioli, Grilled Petite Filet along with other delicious offerings. There's even a special menu for the kiddos too!
Patio and indoor dining are available. View our Easter three-course menu and make your reservations today at www.ElChorro.com or call at (480) 948-5170. |
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El Chorro’s new EXTENDED Spring Dining Hours
El Chorro has EXTENDED its Spring dining hours! Now there's more time to gather with family & friends on the famed El Chorro patio. Join us for expansive Camelback Mountain views and innovative menu selections with perfect wine parings.
New Spring Dining Hours Wednesday thru Saturday beginning at 4 p.m., Sunday Brunch 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. & Sunday Dining at 5 p.m.
View our full menu and reservations are easy – visit us at www.ElChorro.com or call at (480) 948-5170.
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Hearth '61 at Mountain Shadows |
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Mountain Shadows is offer Easter specials for brunch, dinner, and take-out from Executive Chef Charles Wiley. They had me at Braised Beef Short Rib Hash!
Click here to check out menus and information about reservations.
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Upcoming Town Meetings and Events |
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March 16th - Planning Commission, 6:00 pm via Zoom
March 25th - 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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Share our Video: Arizona Short-term Rentals: A Call for Reform of SB1350 |
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In case you missed it, you can still view the video produced by the Town which details the seriousness of the short-term rental problem.
We encourage you to share this video with friends and family via email or social media. The more we can spread the word, the better!
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