Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Paradise Valley public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
9 issues with low priority
Board of Adjustment Variance Practices Review
Resident Sean McCarrahan reviewed 41 variance cases since 2021 and asked the council to add a review of Board of Adjustment variance practice, plus a pilot of AI tools to speed and standardize reviews.
Historic property recognition — 5841 E Hummingbird Lane
Two more homes joined the town's historic registry — the 1920s Wainwright house and the 1956 Bohnett house. Recognition is honorary: no new regulations or development restrictions.
Second school at Camelback Bible Church
The church wants to add Prodos Academy, a faith-based soccer academy school, alongside the existing Acton school, with no new construction and the same 120-student cap. Neighbors raised no objections.
Historic Property Recognition for 6240 N Palo Cristi Road
Two landmarks joined the historic program: a 1959 Sleighel family home on Palo Verde Drive and Calvary Church of the Valley, once the Desert Lodge. Recognition is honorary — no new regulations or development restrictions.
Traffic Signal Maintenance Contract Amendment
A routine consent item: $29,177.40 more for Power Tech Contracting to keep repairing and replacing the town's traffic signal equipment.
Town Manager Performance Review
The council went behind closed doors to review Town Manager Andrew Ching's annual performance and discuss possible changes to his employment agreement.
Arizona Metropolitan Trust (AzMT) membership extension
Resolution 2026-03 keeps the town in the AzMT employee benefits pool — a decision Council Member Thomasson called anything but routine, praising HR Director Gina Monger's diligence.
CASA Volunteer Week recognition
The mayor proclaimed April 6–12 as CASA Volunteer Week, honoring court-appointed advocates for children in foster care — and encouraging Paradise Valley residents to step up as volunteers.
Historic Recognition of the Daggett Home
A 1962 Mountain Shadows Estates West home built by Jim Paul and designed by Martin Stern Jr. is now an official town historic property. Recognition is voluntary and adds no regulations — just a plaque and pride.