Town Council
Regular MeetingParadise Valley, AZ · December 2, 2021
Agenda
6401 E Lincoln Dr
Town of Paradise Valley Paradise Valley, AZ 85253
Meeting Notice and Agenda
Town Council
Mayor Jerry Bien-Willner
Vice Mayor Mark Stanton
Council Member Ellen Andeen
Council Member Paul Dembow
Council Member Scott Moore
Council Member Julie Pace
Council Member Anna Thomasson
Thursday, December 2, 2021 3:00 PM Council Chambers
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1. CALL TO ORDER / ROLL CALL
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(These meeting participation guidelines are pursuant to Town Council Resolution 2020-08
adopted March 17, 2020.)
Notice is hereby given pursuant to A.R.S. §38-431.02. that members of the Town Council
will attend by audio/video conference call.
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2. EXECUTIVE SESSION - START TIME 3:00 PM
This portion of the meeting is for the Town Council to receive legal advice and is not
open to the public.
21-394 Discussion or consultation with the Town’s attorney(s) for legal
advice and to consider the Town’s position and provide possible
instruction regarding EPCOR Water Arizona, Inc’s rate case
currently pending before the Arizona Corporation Commission
(Docket WS-01303A-20-0177), as authorized by A.R.S. §38-431.03(A)
(3) and §38-431.03(A)(4).
Amended
21-380 Discussion or consultation for legal advice with the Town Attorney
regarding Town Code amendments related to code enforcement
(special events, nuisance noise, unruly gatherings, and rental
registration) as authorized by A.R.S. §38-431.03(A)(3).
21-395 Discussion or consultation with Town’s Attorney(s) in order to
consider employment, assignment, and recruitment of Town
Attorney, as authorized by A.R.S.§ 38-431.03(A)(1) and A.R.S.§
38-431.03(A)(4)
Amended
21-381 The Town Council may go into executive session at one or more
times during the meeting as needed to confer with the Town
Attorney for legal advice regarding any of the items listed on the
agenda as authorized by A.R.S. §38-431.03(A)(3).
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3. STUDY SESSION ITEMS - APPROXIMATE START TIME 4:00 PM
The Study Session is open to the public for viewing, and the following items are
scheduled for discussion among the Council, Staff, and their designees. The Town
Council will be briefed by staff and other Town representatives. There will be no votes
and no final action taken on discussion items. The Council may give direction to staff
and request that items be scheduled for consideration and final action at a later date.
The order of discussion items and the estimated time scheduled to hear each item are
subject to change.
21-377 Discussion of Statement of Direction regarding a new Special Use
Permit (SUP-21-02) for a private roadway gate on East Cottontail
Run Road (5000 E Cottontail Run Rd & 7117 N Tatum Blvd)
15 Minutes
Staff Contact: Paul Michaud, 480-348-3574
Attachments: A. Staff Report
B. Vicinity & Related Maps
C. Application Packet & Plans
D. Special Use Permit Guidelines Excerpt
E. Existing Gated Communities Map
F. Criteria Table
G. Statement of Direction
H. Presentation
21-390 Discussion of 2021 International Fire Code
15 Minutes
Staff Contact: Bob Lee, 480-348-3631
Attachments: Staff Report Report 2021 IFC - LC edits
Attachment A - International Fire Code Changes
Attachment B - Presentation
21-393 Discussion of Status of EPCOR Water Arizona, Inc. Rate Case
(Docket No WS-01303A-20-0177
30 Minutes
Staff Contact: Deborah Robberson, 480-348-3609
Attachments: Attachment A - Staff Report - EPCOR Water Rate Case
Attachment B - Resolution 2020-29
Attachment C - Resolution 2021-07 Amicus Brief Sun City HOA v ACC
Attachment D - Crockett Law Group
Attachment E - Presentation - Updated
Amended
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21-391 Discussion of Amendments to the Paradise Valley Town Code
Regarding Nuisances, Unruly Gatherings, Non-Compliant
Short-Term Rentals, and the Peace, Health, Safety, and Welfare of
the General Public
30 Minutes
Staff Contact: Jill Keimach, 480-348-3544
Attachments: Attachment A - Staff Report
Attachment B Presentation on Code Changes 12022021
Attachment C - January 2022 Amendments to the Paradise Valley Town Code v24 (AJM 11.23.21)
4. BREAK
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5. RECONVENE FOR REGULAR MEETING 6:00 PM
6. ROLL CALL
7. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE*
8. PRESENTATIONS*
9. CALL TO THE PUBLIC
Citizens may address the Council on any matter not on the agenda or any item on the
Study Session (Section 3 on the agenda). In conformance with Open Meeting Laws,
Council may not discuss or take action on this matter at this Council meeting, but may
respond to criticism, ask that staff review a matter raised, or ask that it be placed on a
future agenda. Those making comments shall limit their remarks to three (3) minutes.
Please fill out a Speaker Request form prior to addressing the Council.
10. CONSENT AGENDA
All items on the Consent Agenda are considered by the Town Council to be routine and
will be enacted by a single motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items.
If a member of the Council or public desires discussion on any item it will be removed
from the Consent Agenda and considered separately. Please fill out a Speaker Request
form prior to the start of the meeting and indicate which item you would like to address.
21-379 Minutes of Town Council Meeting November 18, 2021
Attachments: Town Council Minutes November 18 2021
21-383 Discussion and Action to Cancel the December 16, 2021 Council
Meeting
Recommendation: Cancel the December 16, 2021 Council Meeting.
Staff Contact: Duncan Miller, 480-348-3610
Attachments: Staff Report - Cancel December 16 2021 Meeting
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21-378 Consideration of Statement of Direction regarding a new Special
Use Permit (SUP-21-02) for a private roadway gate on East
Cottontail Run Road (5000 E Cottontail Run Rd & 7117 N Tatum
Blvd)
Recommendation: Approve the Statement of Direction for a new Special Use Permit for a
private roadway gate at 5000 E Cottontail Run Rd.
Staff Contact: Paul Michaud, 480-348-3574
Attachments: A. Staff Report
B. Vicinity & Related Maps
C. Application Packet & Plans
D. Special Use Permit Guidelines Excerpt
E. Existing Gated Communities Map
F. Criteria Table
G. Statement of Direction
H. Presentation
21-392 Discussion and Action to Approve Additional Funding for Legal and
Expert Witness Services Related to the EPCOR Water Rate Case
Pending at the Arizona Corporation Commission
Recommendation: Approve additional funding of $50,000 for legal services from the Crockett
Law Group and expert witness services from Thornton Financial Consulting
(John Thornton).
Staff Contact: Deborah Robberson, 480-348-3609
Attachments: Attachment A - Staff Report - Amended - Additional Funding for Crockett Law Group and Thornton Financial Con
Attachment B - Resolution 2020-29
Attachment C - Crockett Law Group
Attachment D - Resolution 2021-07 Amicus Brief Sun City HOA v ACC
Amended
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21-396 Discussion and Action on the Janssen Settlement Agreement,
waiving future claims against Janssen Pharmaceuticals (Johnson &
Johnson) related to the national opioid epidemic, in order to
participate in a national settlement; and
Discussion and Action on the Distributors Settlement Agreement,
waiving future claims against certain opioid distributors (Mckesson
Corporation, Cardinal Health, Inc., and AmerisourceBergen
Corporation) related to the national opioid epidemic, in order to
participate in a national settlement.
Recommendation: Approve the Janssen Settlement Agreement, and authorize the Mayor or
Town Manager to execute the Settlement Participation Form; and
Approve the Distributors Settlement Agreement, and authorize the Mayor
or Town Manager to execute the Settlement Participation Form.
Staff Contact: Andrew McGuire, 602-257-7664
Attachments: Attachment A -Staff Report for Opioid Settlement Agreements
Attachment B - ONE AZ AGREEMENT WITH EXHIBITS[97]
Attachment C - Janssen Settlement Agreement
Attachment D - Distributor-Settlement-Agreement-9.18.21_
Attachment E - Settlement Participation Form
Attachment F - National_Opioids_Settlement_Form
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11. PUBLIC HEARINGS
The Town Council may hear public comments and take action on any of these items.
Citizens may address the Council regarding any or all of these items. Those making
comments are limited to three (3) minutes. Speakers may not yield their time to others.
Please fill out a Speaker Request form prior to the start of the meeting and indicate
which item you would like to address.
21-384 Discussion and Action on Series 11 Liquor License for Sanctuary
on Camelback Mountain Resort & Spa
Recommendation: Forward the Sanctuary on Camelback Mountain Resort & Spa application
for a Series 11 liquor license transfer to the Arizona Department of Liquor
Licenses and Control with a recommendation for approval.
Staff Contact: Duncan Miller, 480-348-3610
Attachments: Attachment A - Staff Report - Sanctuary on Camelback Liquor License
Attachment B - Memo - Police Department
Attachment C - Memo - Community Development
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12. ACTION ITEMS
The Town Council May Take Action on This Item. Citizens may address the Council
regarding any or all of these items. Those making comments are limited to three (3)
minutes. Speakers may not yield their time to others. Please fill out a Speaker Request
form prior to the start of the meeting and indicate which item you would like to address.
21-376 Discussion and Action on Photo Enforcement Contract
Recommendation: authorize the Town Manager to enter into a contract with American Traffic
Solutions Inc. to provide photo enforcement services.
Staff Contact: Peter Wingert 480 948-7410
Attachments: Staff Report
Attachment A - Agreement with Verra
Attachment B - Presentation
Attachment C - Procurement Summary Document Final
13. STUDY SESSION CONTINUED
21-386 Paradise Valley, 2022 General Plan - Update
5 Minutes
Staff Contact: Lisa Collins, 480-348-3522
Attachments: Attachment A - Staff Report
Attachment B - Presentation
21-385 Volunteer Committee, Commission, and Board Appointment
Process Update
15 Minutes
Staff Contact: Duncan Miller, 480-348-3610
Attachments: Staff Report - Committee Appointment Process Update
Attachment A - Presentation
Attachment B - 2022 Committee Roster
14. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
The Town Council May Take Action on This Item. The Mayor or Town Manager will
present the long range meeting agenda schedule and announce major topics for the
following meeting. Any member of the Council may move to have the Town Manager add
a new agenda item to a future agenda. Upon concurrence of three more Members, which
may include the Mayor, the item shall be added to the list of future agenda items and
scheduled by the Town Manager as a future agenda item within 60 days.
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21-382 Consideration of Requests for Future Agenda Items
Recommendation: Review the current list of pending agenda topics.
Staff Contact: Jill B. Keimach, Town Manager, 480-348-3690
Attachments: AGENDA TOPICS 11 24 21
15. MAYOR / COUNCIL / MANAGER COMMENTS
The Mayor, Council or Town Manager may provide a summary of current events. In
conformance with Open Meeting Laws, Council may not have discussion or take action at
this Council meeting on any matter discussed during the summary.
16. ADJOURN
AGENDA IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE
*Notice is hereby given that pursuant to A.R.S. §1-602.A.9, subject to certain specified
statutory exceptions, parents have a right to consent before the State or any of its
political subdivisions make a video or audio recording of a minor child. Meetings of the
Town Council are audio and/or video recorded, and, as a result, proceedings in which
children are present may be subject to such recording. Parents in order to exercise their
rights may either file written consent with the Town Clerk to such recording, or take
personal action to ensure that their child or children are not present when a recording
may be made. If a child is present at the time a recording is made, the Town will assume
that the rights afforded parents pursuant to A.R.S. §1-602.A.9 have been waived.
The Town of Paradise Valley endeavors to make all public meetings accessible to
persons with disabilities. With 72 hours advance notice, special assistance can also be
provided for disabled persons at public meetings. Please call 480-948-7411 (voice) or
480-483-1811 (TDD) to request accommodation to
participate in the Town Council meeting.
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