City Council Recap

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

- On Oct. 11, 2022, City Council approved a not-to-exceed $303,247 contract – $175,000 of which will be paid for by grant funds – for the creation of a city-wide evacuation/re-entry plan that will use traffic data to inform the evacuation process and routes. The completed plan is expected by May 2023.

- On Oct. 11, 2022, City Council approved a construction contract for the first phase of the Navoti Road to Dry Creek shared use path project. The path is expected to be completed by April 2023.

- On Oct. 12, 2022, City Council heard an update on Sedona in Motion projects. Here were the highlights: 

• City Council supported the City Manager’s recommendation to postpone the construction of the parking garage until the City can conduct an updated needs assessment and siting study to account for current considerations such as: transit operations, induced parking demand, an evacuation study, updated traffic analysis, etc. 
• City Council also agreed that the mobility hub – where people will be able the change bus routes or exchange one mode of transportation for another (example: transit to bike) – that is planned at 215 State Route 89a will now be called the Ride Exchange.
• Last, City Council expressed an interest in allowing dogs on transit so long as they have a muzzle and leash or are in a carrier; this change went into effect Oct. 18^th. 

- On Oct. 25, 2022, City Council heard an update on the Yavapai County Final Mile Broadband Initiative, in which they were informed the project will not include Sedona. Optimum did state however that they have a goal to upgrade Sedona with broadband service in two to three years.

- On Oct. 25, 2022, City Council approved the purchase of 2250 Shelby Drive for $1,500,000. The City has identified the property for a workforce housing development.

- On Oct. 25, 2022, City Council authorized the proposed microtransit fares of $6 regular one-way and $3 discounted one-way, in addition to a discounted 12 trip multi-ride pass option (listed as Option B on page 58 of the Council Packet). These proposed fares will now go through a 60-day public comment period and another public meeting will be held, before Council will finalize adoption.

Did You Know?

For the past three years, the City has been using an organic weed control and prevention spray product. Mirimichi is a natural alternative herbicide to traditional weed killer products. The City switched from the previous product because residents requested a natural alternative, and it contributes to a more sustainable Sedona. Learn more by watching this video.

Other News

Don’t miss these other announcements:

• The city of Sedona invites residents to take The National Community Survey to gauge resident sentiment on important topics like: economy, mobility, community design, parks and recreation, inclusivity and engagement, and more. The survey can be taken online anytime before November 3, 2022.
• Trick or treat in Uptown this Halloween! The Sedona Parks and Recreation Department and Uptown merchants will host safe and fun trick or treating event yet again in the Uptown area from 5 to 8 p.m. on Halloween. Trick or treaters can expect fun treats, a festive atmosphere, and a Spooky Scavenger Hunt!
• Do you have a kiddo between grades 1-6 who is interested in playing basketball? Registration has opened for the Grasshopper Youth Basketball League! The Grasshopper Youth Basketball League is a co-ed, low-pressure league that places an emphasis on skill development, good sportsmanship, positive encouragement, and learning the rules and fundamentals of basketball. Sign-up between now and November 13, 2022!

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