Town Council
Regular MeetingParadise Valley, AZ · April 13, 2023
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 Scott Moore
Council Member Ellen Andeen
Council Member Christine Labelle
Council Member Julie Pace
Council Member Mark Stanton
Council Member Anna Thomasson
Thursday, April 13, 2023 2:00 PM Council Chambers
1. CALL TO ORDER / ROLL CALL
Notice is hereby given that members of the Town Council will attend either in person or
by electronic conference system, pursuant to A.R.S. §38-431(4).
2. EXECUTIVE SESSION
23-117 Discussion and consideration, as authorized by A.R.S.§
38-431.03(A)(1), relating to Town Manager recruitment; and
discussion and consultation with the Town Attorney for legal
advice, as authorized by A.R.S.§ 38-431.03(A)(3), regarding Town
Manager recruitment.
23-114 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).
3. STUDY SESSION ITEMS
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.
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23-121 Discussion of Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Departmental Operating
Budgets
120 Minutes
Staff Contact: Jill Keimach, 480-348-3690
Attachments: A. Staff Report (002)
B. Presentation - FY2024 Budget Overview and Departments v3 04 13 2023
23-109 Discussion of Statement of Direction Smoke Tree Resort Major
Special Use Permit Amendment
45 Minutes
Staff Contact: Paul Michaud, 480-348-3574
Attachments: A. Staff Report
B. Vicinity & Related Maps
C. SUP History
D. Application
E. Narrative & Plans Packet
F. Sign Plan
G. Noise & Lighting Studies
H. Grading, Drainage, & Utilities
I. Parking Statement
J. Traffic Impact Analysis
K. General Plan Policies
L. Guideline Comparison
M. Statement of Direction
N. Public Comments
O. Presentation
23-128 Discussion of Legislative Update and Summary of Bills Relevant to
Paradise Valley
30 Minutes
Staff Contact: Jill Keimach, 480.348.3533
Attachments: A. Staff Report Legislative Update 04062023
B. Legislative Update 04.06.2023
4. BREAK
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5. RECONVENE FOR REGULAR MEETING 6:00 PM
6. ROLL CALL
7. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE*
8. PRESENTATIONS*
23-118 Recognize Paradise Valley Police Communication Specialists
during National Public Safety Communicator’s Week
Recommendation: Recognize Paradise Valley Police Communication Specialists During National
Public Safety Telecommunicator’s Week.
Staff Contact: Freeman Carney, 480 948-7410
Attachments: A. Staff Report
B. Proclamation
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.
23-115 Minutes of Town Council Meeting March 23, 2023
Attachments: Town Council Minutes March 23 2023
23-122 Discussion and Possible Action to Approve Karen Liepmann as
Chair of the Planning Commission
Recommendation: Approve the Planning Commission’s unanimous selection of Karen
Liepmann to serve a one-year term as chair
Staff Contact: Duncan Miller, Town Clerk, 480-348-3610
Attachments: A. Staff Report
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23-108 Discussion and Possible Action on a Final Plat (FP-23-01) Silver
Sky - Twelve Lot Subdivision with two Public Roads: 8097-8181 N
Coconino Road (APN: 168-79-001A, 001B, 004A & 004B)
Recommendation: Approve the Silver Sky Final Plat, located at 8097-8181 N Coconino Road,
subdividing an approximately 17-acre property into twelve (12) residential
R-43-zoned properties with two public roads, subject to the stipulations in
the staff report.
Staff Contact: Brandon McMahon, 480-348-3531
Attachments: A. Staff Report
B. Vicinity Map & Aerial Photo
C. Application
D. Narrative
E. Final Plat
F. Landscape Plan
H. Utility Service Letters
G. Water Impact Study
I. Improvement Plans
J. Drainage Report
K. Traffic Statement
L. Public Comment & Noticing Materials
M. Presentation
23-119 Discussion and Possible Action Regarding the Paradise Valley
Country Club Liquor License Application for Permanent Extension
of Premises
Recommendation: Forward the Paradise Valley Country Club Liquor License Application for
Permanent Extension of Premises with a recommendation for approval.
Staff Contact: Duncan Miller, 480-348-3610
Attachments: A Staff Report
B. PVCC Extension of Premise Application
23-120 Discussion and Possible Action to Adopt Resolution 2023-03
Expressing Support for the Paradise Valley Veterans’ Appreciation
Vintage Car Show
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution 2023-03.
Staff Contact: Andrew McGuire 602-257-7664
Attachments: A. Staff Report - Resolution 2023-02
B. Resolution 2023-03 - Expressing Support for Veterans Appreciation Car Show
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23-129 Discussion and Possible Action to Approve Linking Agreement
Contract Extension with HighGround for Legislative Services on
Behalf of the Town
Recommendation: Authorize the Town Manager to execute the linking agreement contract
extension with HighGround for legislative services on behalf of the Town
and waive the 14-day wait period to execute contracts.
Staff Contact: Jill Keimach, 480.348.3544
Attachments: A. Staff Report
B. Linking Agreement with Highground CON-23-049-TMG
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.
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.
13. 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.
23-116 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: A. Staff Report - Future Agenda Topics
AGENDA TOPICS 04 07 2023
14. 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.
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15. 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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