City Council Recap

Here’s a recap of recent City Council meetings and some decisions that may interest you:

• On Sept. 12, 2023, City Council tabled consideration of the Improper Motor Vehicle Ordinance until April 2024 in favor of a voluntary agreement with local OHV rental companies. The agreement includes that OHV rental companies will install safety equipment on their OHV fleets, quieter mufflers and support limits, guided tours and permitting on local off-road trails. Implementation of initial safety equipment is expected to occur within 60 days. 
• On Sept. 12, 2023, City Council set the roles and responsibilities of the Tourism Advisory Board (TAB). 21 interviews took place or are taking place on Sept. 28 and Oct. 4 and 5. The 11-person TAB is expected to be seated in Nov. 2023. The 12-month work plan will include advising on: a tourism strategic plan, brand/identity development, a summer marketing campaign(s), and a Sustainable Tourism Plan update.

• On Sept. 26th, 2023, City Council received an overview on the work done to date towards the development of a City Tourism Program. Presentation and discussion topics included information on:

  1. The Tourism Advisory Board
  2. Data Driven Decision Making
  3. The Professional Travel Industry and accompanying Business Database
  4. Branding and Marketing efforts
  5. The Partnership with the Arizona Office of Tourism

• On Sept. 27, 2023, City Council heard from City staff and Arizona Water Company on their collaborative work on a local Water Resource Assessment and Integrated Water Demand Management Program. Together, the availability of local water resources, groundwater modeling, supply and demand analyses, water adjudication issues and the possible legal ramifications of those adjudications, and an integrated demand management (water conservation) program for the greater Sedona area are being worked on. As more work is completed on these topics, updates will be brought back to City Council at future meetings.

Did You Know?

… that Pink and Blue Sedona Police Department (SPD) patches are for sale?? Our SPD Officers wore blue patches in September to recognize Prostate Cancer Awareness month and will be wearing pink patches in October to recognize Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Both patches cost $10 and can be purchased at the Police Station located at 102 Roadrunner Drive.

Other News

Don’t miss these other announcements:

• Want to make sure your home never becomes a short-term rental, even after you sell (for 49 years)? Check out our Deed Restriction Program.
• Did someone say free flag football?! Join us for drop-in flag football youth clinic every Monday and Wednesday!
• Open slots are available for our free Community Compost Program. Apply now!
• Have hazardous waste or electronics you need to get rid of? Together with Yavapai County, we will host a free household hazardous waste and electronics collection event on Saturday, Oct. 7, from 8 a.m. to noon, at the Sedona City Hall at 102 Roadrunner Dr. Click here to learn more about what kind of waste will be accepted.
• Get your costume ready, it’s almost time for our free annual Uptown Trick or Treat!
• Tired of the same ol’ pumpkin patches? You’re in luck! We are bringing back “The Great Pumpkin Splash!” Come check out our floating pumpkin patch and swim to pick out your perfect pumpkin to decorate! In addition to the floating pumpkin patch we will also have fun, games, treats, and a table to paint your pumpkin.  This event is for all ages, tickets are limited and will be pre-sold beginning Oct. 2.

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