Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Paradise Valley public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
7 issues in public safety with medium priority
Mesa Police Academy Training MOU
The Town wants to formalize an agreement with Mesa Police Department so Paradise Valley officers can train at Mesa's basic training police academy.
Photo Enforcement Contract Amendment
A compromise keeps photo enforcement alive: if voters pass SCR1004 in 2026, towns with existing photo enforcement contracts (like Paradise Valley) must ask their own voters in 2028 to continue it. Without the deal, a total statewide ban was headed to the ballot.
Sunset of the Town Alarm Monitoring Program
The town's own alarm monitoring program serves only about 238 homes, generates 99% false alarms, and loses money. The council agreed to sunset it and help current subscribers move to private alarm companies. Roughly 8 to 20 staff hours a week go to administering it.
E-bike and e-motorcycle regulation
Police Chief Carney walked the council through e-bike classes versus e-motorcycles, which need licenses and can't ride sidewalks. Council members floated age limits of 16, helmet requirements for minors, and sidewalk speed caps; staff will draft options based on the town's 1998 goped ordinance.
Town Hall Campus Security Camera Phase 2
The town manager addressed the controversial decision to close the lobby door during business hours, acknowledging community concern and promising to keep working on a balance between security and the town's small-town, open-door feel.
Camelback Lands 8 lot split fire hydrant requirement
A 2022 fire code change raised the hydrant distance rule from 400 to 600 feet, making an old stipulation for this lot split obsolete. The commission removed it, sparing the property owner a costly hydrant installation.
Fire station HVAC replacement
The council approved spending an extra $60,000 to replace HVAC units at Fire Stations 91 and 92 that facilities assessments say are past their useful life. Two members wanted to run the units until they fail or explore solar options first.