City Council Recap

Here’s a recap of recent City Council meetings and some decisions you might want to know about:

• On Mar. 14^th, 2023, City Council approved a Professional Services Agreement with Kimley-Horn and Associates in the amount if $148,000 for an Uptown Parking Alternatives and Site Analysis. The study is in follow-up to a 2019 analysis, and will reexamine if a parking garage is needed, if 430 and 460 Forest Road is the best location for a parking garage, and how the Uptown parking system and proposed garage would serve to support the City’s overall plans and vision.
• On Mar. 14^th, 2023, City Council approved the resolution requesting that Sedona OHV Rental Companies launch a voluntary OHV Noise Reduction Initiative to identify and implement methods of reducing the noise generated by their rental vehicles. The City will work with the OHV industry to advance this initiative.
• On Mar. 28^th, 2023, City Council voted to support a developer’s application to the Arizona Department of Housing for low-income housing tax credits. If the credits are awarded, the developer would lease the lot at 2250 Shelby Dr. from the City for the development of affordable housing.
• On Mar. 29^th, 2023, City Council heard an update from the Sedona Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Bureau (SCC&TB) on their accomplishments and key performance indicators for their current program of work in advance of consideration of a FY24 Program of Work and Budget. Also in this work session, City Council provided input on their vision and goals for tourism management to the Tourism Management Evaluation Work Group, led by citizen volunteers. This work group is also meeting with the SCC&TB to discuss what they see as the vision and goals for tourism management and will return tentatively on April 12^th in a work session to discuss their findings and identify where there is alignment between the two entities. From there, the Council will be in a better position to provide direction regarding next steps towards tourism management and the future contractual relationship with the SCC&TB for FY24 and beyond.

Did You Know?

… that two flood-driven evacuations were conducted in March? Water levels in Oak Creek rose so high that Sedona Police Department Officers went door to door to evacuate residents near the waterway.  We are appreciative of the support and precise communications of Coconino and Yavapai Counties, Sedona Fire District, and our very own Sedona Police Department for the seamless evacuation of specific neighborhoods in order to keep everyone safe. Be sure to sign up for emergency alerts at www.sedonaaz.gov/alerts.

Other News

Don’t miss these other announcements:

• Our new social media video series called “Chit Chat with the Chief,” starring Sedona Police Chief Stephanie Foley, has discussed topics such as recruitment and volunteers, with many more engaging topics on the horizon. Watch episode 1, episode 2 and episode 3 to catch up!
• Residents are invited to attend a Community Plan Update workshop on the future of housing in Sedona on Wednesday, April 19^th from 4:30 to 7 p.m. at the West Sedona School north of Posse Grounds Park. This event will be an informative and engaging evening where residents will be able to participate in interactive stations that explore the city’s growth and building limitations, density, zoning and housing.
• No one knows what it’s like to drive, walk, bike, or roll in our community like you do. Tell the Northern Arizona Council of Governments (NACOG) your story and share your experience, so that we can build a safer transportation system – together. Take the NACOG roadway safety survey.
• Join us for a Celebration of Spring on Saturday, April 8. The celebration will run from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Posse Grounds Park athletic fields. This fun, family-friendly event will feature rides and an egg hunt with 22,000 eggs!
• While city crews have been busy picking up down tree limbs and plants that were growing into city rights-of-way after the recent storm events, we also invite residents to participate in the upcoming annual Curbside Yard Waste Collection Event this April and part of May. Find your neighborhood’s pick-up day here, and place material curbside by 4 p.m. the day prior to pick-up.
• The city of Sedona is seeking one applicant for a seat on the Public Safety Personnel Retirement System (PSPRS) Local Board as one member’s term approaches expiration. The PSPRS Local Board administers the pension system for the Sedona Police Department and follows the rules of the PSPRS system and Arizona Revised Statutes.

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