City of Sedona

This strategic plan for the Sedona Police Department aims to guide the organization over a three-year period, focusing on five key goals. These goals include improving organizational transparency and communication, enhancing internal planning and organizational processes, fostering leadership and employee development, modernizing technology and infrastructure, and stabilizing the workforce. The plan emphasizes collaborative community partnerships, preserving public peace, and delivering exceptional service with a steadfast focus on "Selfless Service For All" to strengthen public trust and community relationships.

The council convened a special meeting to hold an executive session regarding legal advice and consultation with the City Attorney concerning pending litigation and notices of claims for four specific properties. Upon returning to the open session, the council approved Resolution 2026-01, which establishes a binding waiver of enforcement for those listed properties.

The council meeting addressed several significant agenda items. Key actions included approving a resolution for the 2026 Primary and General Election, authorizing a contract amendment for the Uptown Parking Garage inspection services, and establishing a Compensation Review Work Group and Audit Subcommittee. The council also authorized applications for federal BUILD grants for the Coffee Pot Shared Use Path and the Brewer/Ranger Road Roundabout projects. Additionally, they reviewed Uptown parking management strategies, approved a contract for a survey firm regarding the cultural park amphitheater, and finalized positions on various pieces of proposed State legislation.

The council convened an executive session to conduct the annual performance evaluation of the City Manager. Following the executive session, the council reconvened in an open session and voted to approve a 5% merit increase for the city manager.

The meeting involved conversations and presentations regarding the Community Plan, specifically focused on better understanding the needs of families and seniors in the community.