New responsibilities in my new role:
Earlier this month, Mayor McCaa appointed me to the Southeastern Arizona Governments Organization (SEAGO) Executive Board. I started
my new role by attending their strategic planning sessions with our Community Developer Director, Matt McLachlan.
I was also re-elected to serve another term as the Chair of the Sierra Vista Metropolitan Organization (SVMPO), with Cynthia Buttersworth of Huachuca City Councilmember being re-elected as Vice Chair. Mayor and Council often get asked about the road outside Target and Fry's, State Route 90. During our SVMPO meetings, an Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) representative provides updates for our region. The update we received from ADOT at our last meeting on February 8th was that construction work is anticipated to start in October/November this year. It's scheduled to go out for bid in September as two projects but will be awarded together. The two projects are Border Patrol Checkpoint to Campus Dr and Campus Dr to Moson Rd. I don't know which project will be done first. That decision will ultimately be up to the company awarded to do the work.
board member for Rural Transportation Advocacy Council (RTAC). HB2543
transit issues - fare-free
Upper San Pedro Partnership update. Elected Vice Chair
Proclamation at the Elk's 65th Anniversary Celebration
Social Media Snapshots:
This month at City Hall:
Work Session for Tuesday, February 7, 2023
Work Session Agenda with Video Timestamps:
1. Call to Order
2. Presentation and Discussion:
A. February 9, 2023 Council Meeting Agenda Items:
Call to Order Roll Call Invocation Pledge of Allegiance Item 1 Acceptance of the Agenda Awards and Presentations Proclamation declaring the month of February as Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month City Manager’s Report: Upcoming Meetings, Bid Openings, and Bid Awards Item 2 Consent Agenda Item 2.1 Approval of the City Council Work Session Minutes of January 10, 2023 Item 2.2 Approval of the Regular City Council Meeting Minutes of January 12, 2023 Item 2.3 Discussion and possible Action of Resolution 2023-003, Inspections Services Agreement with the Arizona Department of Housing (ADOH), Manufactured Housing and Building Division (MHBD) Public Hearing Item 3 Discussion and possible Action of Resolution 2023-004, Adoption of Chapter 34, Revenue Collection, Title III, Administration City of Sierra Vista Code of Ordinances, Sections 34.00 Definitions, and 34.01, Collections, and Declaring a 30-day Public Record New Business Item 4 Discussion and possible Action of Resolution 2023-005, Adoption of Cochise County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan 2022 Item 5 Discussion and possible Action of Resolution 2023-006, Intergovernmental Agreement with Pima Community College for a Joint Program to train Paramedic Students Call to the Public Comments and Requests of Council Adjournment
B. Council Executive Report
C. Report on Recent Trips, Meetings, and Future Meetings
D. Future Discussion Items and Council Requests
3. Adjourn
City Council Meeting for Thursday, February 9, 2023
Agendas and Supporting Documents
City Council Meeting Agenda
Call to Order (5:45)
Roll Call
Invocation
Pledge of Allegiance
Item 1 Acceptance of the Agenda
Awards and Presentations
Proclamation declaring the month of February as Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month
City Manager’s Report: Upcoming Meetings, Bid Openings, and Bid Awards
Item 2 Consent Agenda
Item 2.1 Approval of the City Council Work Session Minutes of January 10, 2023
Item 2.2 Approval of the Regular City Council Meeting Minutes of January 12, 2023
Item 2.3 Discussion and possible Action of Resolution 2023-003, Inspections Services Agreement with the Arizona Department of Housing (ADOH), Manufactured Housing and Building Division (MHBD)
Public Hearing
Item 3 Discussion and possible Action of Resolution 2023-004, Adoption of Chapter 34, Revenue Collection, Title III, Administration City of Sierra Vista Code of Ordinances, Sections 34.00 Definitions, and 34.01, Collections, and Declaring a 30-day Public Record
New Business
Item 4 Discussion and possible Action of Resolution 2023-005, Adoption of Cochise County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan 2022
Item 5 Discussion and possible Action of Resolution 2023-006, Intergovernmental Agreement with Pima Community College for a Joint Program to train Paramedic Students
Call to the Public
Comments and Requests of Council
Adjournment
Work Session for Tuesday, February 21st, 2023
Agendas and Supporting Documents
Work Session Agenda and Timestamps
1. Call to Order (10:25)
2. Presentation and Discussion:
A. February 23, 2023 Council Meeting Agenda Items
Call to Order
Roll Call
Invocation
Pledge of Allegiance
Item 1 Acceptance of the Agenda
Awards and Presentations
Presentation to Frederick W. Mueller, Mayor of Sierra Vista from 2011 to 2022 of the 2023 Defense Community Champions Award from the Association of Defense Communities
Certificates of Appreciation to volunteers for their assistance to the Parks, Recreation, and Library Division
Certificates of Appreciation from the Buffalo Troopers Motorcycle Club Sierra Vista Chapter to Youth Commission Members and Community Volunteers
City Manager’s Report: Upcoming Meetings, Bid Openings and Bid Awards
Item 2 Consent Agenda
Item 2.1 Approval of the City Council Work Session Minutes of February 7, 2023
Item 2.2 Approval of the Special City Council Meeting Minutes of February 9, 2023
Item 2.3 Approval of the Regular City Council Meeting Minutes of February 9, 2023
Item 2.4 Discussion and possible Action of Resolution 2023-007, Acceptance of public improvements for PDS at Holiday, Phase 5B subdivision plat
Public Hearing
Item 3 Discussion and possible Action of Resolution 2023-008, Development Code Amendments to Administration and Enforcement- Article 151.03; Unattended Donation Boxes- Section 151.02.004, Section 151.06.012, and Section 151.22.006; Site Plan Review Processes- Article 151.18; Lot Coverage and Setbacks- Section 151.22.009, Section 151.22.010, and Section 151.22.011, and Declaring a 30-day Comment Period
New Business
Item 4 Discussion and possible Action of Resolution 2023-009, Donation of Dispatch Consoles to the City of Cananea, Sonora
Item 5 Discussion and possible Action of Resolution 2023-010, Stonegarden reallocation grant for overtime/ERE and mileage
Item 6 Discussion and possible Action of Ordinance 2023-001, Amendments to Chapter 94, Sections 94.01, 94.04, Park Grounds/Park Properties, and Chapter 90, Section 90.06, Impoundment
Item 7 Discussion and possible Action of Resolution 2023-011, Approval of Six-Month Suspension of Transit Fares
Call to the Public
Comments and Requests of the Council
Adjournment
B. Presentation by Warrior Healing Center
C. Mid-Year Financial Update
D. Council Executive Report
E. Report on Recent Trips, Meetings, and Future Meetings
F. Future Discussion Items and Council Requests
3. Adjourn
City Council Meeting for Thursday, February 23rd, 2023
Agendas and Supporting Documents
City Council Meeting Agenda with Timestamps
Call to Order
Roll Call
Invocation
Pledge of Allegiance
Item 1 Acceptance of the Agenda
Awards and Presentations
Presentation to Frederick W. Mueller, Mayor of Sierra Vista from 2011 to 2022 of the 2023 Defense Community Champions Award from the Association of Defense Communities
Certificates of Appreciation to volunteers for their assistance to the Parks, Recreation, and Library Division
Certificates of Appreciation from the Buffalo Troopers Motorcycle Club Sierra Vista Chapter to Youth Commission Members and Community Volunteers
City Manager’s Report: Upcoming Meetings, Bid Openings and Bid Awards
Item 2 Consent Agenda
Item 2.1 Approval of the City Council Work Session Minutes of February 7, 2023
Item 2.2 Approval of the Special City Council Meeting Minutes of February 9, 2023
Item 2.3 Approval of the Regular City Council Meeting Minutes of February 9, 2023
Item 2.4 Discussion and possible Action of Resolution 2023-007, Acceptance of public improvements for PDS at Holiday, Phase 5B subdivision plat
Public Hearing
Item 3 Discussion and possible Action of Resolution 2023-008, Development Code Amendments to Administration and Enforcement- Article 151.03; Unattended Donation Boxes- Section 151.02.004, Section 151.06.012, and Section 151.22.006; Site Plan Review Processes- Article 151.18; Lot Coverage and Setbacks- Section 151.22.009, Section 151.22.010, and Section 151.22.011, and Declaring a 30-day Comment Period
New Business
Item 4 Discussion and possible Action of Resolution 2023-009, Donation of Dispatch Consoles to the City of Cananea, Sonora
Item 5 Discussion and possible Action of Resolution 2023-010, Stonegarden reallocation grant for overtime/ERE and mileage
Item 6 Discussion and possible Action of Ordinance 2023-001, Amendments to Chapter 94, Sections 94.01, 94.04, Park Grounds/Park Properties, and Chapter 90, Section 90.06, Impoundment
Item 7 Discussion and possible Action of Resolution 2023-011, Approval of Six-Month Suspension of Transit Fares
Call to the Public
Comments and Requests of the Council
Adjournment
Looking ahead:
My March schedule at a glance:
1 Mar | Strategic Planning |
4 Mar | Men Who Cook |
6 Mar | City Council Meet & Greet at the Chamber |
9 Mar | City Council Meeting @ 5 PM |
7 Mar | City Council Work Session @ 3 PM |
14 Mar | Good Morning, Sierra Vista! |
21 Mar | Speaking at DWSEA |
21 Mar | City Council Work Session @ 3 PM |
21 Mar | Arts and Humanities Commission @ 4 PM (Virtual) |
22 Mar | Mayor/Manager Luncheon |
22 Mar | NETCOM Civilian and MVP of the Year Ceremony |
23 Mar | City Council Meeting @ 5 PM |
25 Mar | NLC Conference in DC |
27 Mar | RTAC Board Meeting |
That's all from me today. Please never hesitate to contact me at Carolyn.Umphrey@SierraVistaAZ.gov with any comments or questions you may have.
Best,
This blog is written by Carolyn Umphrey and does not represent the views or opinions of the City of Sierra Vista or its City Council. For official information and news from the City of Sierra Vista, visit SierraVistaAZ.gov and/or check out this month's weekly City email newsletters. You can also learn ways to get more involved and stay informed about City happenings at Engage Sierra Vista.