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The council approved the Small Grants Committee recommendations in the total amount of $350,000, a package that the committee structured to allocate roughly 40% to the arts, 40% to social services and 20% at the committee’s discretion. Council also approved a contingency plan to use an Exhibit B allocation if an ACOG program is established for fiscal year 2026.

In separate votes the council: approved a nonbinding letter of intent to pursue a friendship agreement with Jaslo, Poland; appointed Louis Levin and Michael Gamarack as special magistrates for two‑year on‑call terms at $65 per hour effective July 14, 2025; and awarded a construction contract to Mulcare & Sons Contracting LLC for the Little Horse shared‑use pathway in an amount not to exceed $160,724.40. Council approved the consent agenda (items A–I with item G pulled for public comment) and later approved item G, renewal of license plates for the city’s undercover police cars.

Public comment included speakers on a range of topics tied to items on the agenda: Tim Perry criticized the undercover vehicle plates and several other city policies during the public comment period; other residents spoke in favor of housing proposals and the small grants program.

Votes at a glance
- Consent items (3A–I, except G was pulled then considered separately): approved unanimously (7–0).
- Consent item 3G (renewal of license plates for undercover police vehicles): approved unanimously (7–0) after public comment.
- Appointment of special magistrates (Louis Levin and Michael Gamarack): approved unanimously (7–0).
- Small Grants Committee recommendations, FY 2026, $350,000 total: approved unanimously (7–0); Exhibit B contingency included if ACOG program is established.
- Sister Cities: approval of a Letter of Intent with Jaslo, Poland: approved unanimously (7–0).
- Award of construction contract for Little Horse shared‑use pathway to Mulcare & Sons Contracting LLC, not to exceed $160,724.40: approved unanimously (7–0).

Councilors present at roll call were Mayor Jablow, Vice Mayor Ploog, Councilor Dunne, Councilor Fultz, Councilor Furman, Councilor Kinsella and Councilor Pfaff.

The council did not take action on any items that were explicitly identified as postponed or tabled.

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Council members said they will bring follow‑up items and implementation details back in coming weeks; staff and volunteers were thanked for their work on grants, projects and intergovernmental coordination.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Sedona - City Council - Jul 08, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The Sedona City Council on July 14 voted unanimously to approve the Small Grants Committee’s FY2026 recommendations totaling $350,000, a Sister Cities letter of intent with Jaslo, Poland, two special‑magistrate appointments and a $160,724 construction contract for a Little Horse shared‑use pathway.","taxTitle","Sedona, Yavapai County, Arizona","taxId",54295,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6511274,"Council awards $160,724 contract for Little Horse shared‑use pathway; NEPA clearance provided by USFS",76,6881000,6957000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5332795-4a9e3c7173d4c5d656569d311b2f018c&start=6881&end=6957","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5332795-4a9e3c7173d4c5d656569d311b2f018c/thumbnail_6881000.jpg","/articles/6511274/Sedona/Yavapai-County/Arizona/Council-awards-160724-contract-for-Little-Horse-shareduse-pathway-NEPA-clearance-provided-by-USFS","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6511274-811a2ad2e7e4e74bceed554c1e20c4c9/orig.mp4?Expires=1771167015&Signature=NlzLUWkXbt0CEZGUYVONHGCUZV-0zdR7wK4aBH6Q75ArgqZGzur-RBVny3qHYtLS0lg43cqQF-czAxZXY6Uhyc4btVZ-ZrLddqjoDAkGKZLH3769yXmXgaFP-Vdg3qyJlclfuLugprF3tDSHpYmULhTz-6H7Adxkzq-Fz5CGmZOCzCbtZ97239fMz-co3nSx9Ub1IpMZOJMcObL-LinVrljcRdgxdVD8ctty-yDQiLrbIyye7Q0KFmJhCkGBcvvhtxBi4Qjmf4Fp7jolP9iiKuM~Q236vm8UgDaidECAd-SN9ZdePetFU2e5q9CXeFEhcbEhcBEU~VdSVuxyi-Oz5w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Sedona City Council on July 14 approved a construction contract award to Mulcare & Sons Contracting LLC for improvements to the Little Horse shared‑use pathway, from Indian Cliffs Road to the Little Horse Trailhead parking lot, in an amount not to exceed $160,724.40.

Public Works staff described the project as an 825‑linear‑foot, 10‑foot‑wide concrete pathway that follows an existing social route on Forest Service land. City project managers said the design minimized tree impacts, kept grades below 4% and used a meandering alignment separated from the street. The Forest Service provided the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) clearance required to move the work forward; staff said the cost of a separate NEPA compliance study had previously exceeded the project budget until the Forest Service provided clearance.

City staff said construction would begin after city attorney approval of the written contract; the estimated construction duration is approximately 45 days, with completion expected in late summer.

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Staff will finalize the contract and schedule construction; staff and Forest Service partners said they will coordinate staging and public notices prior to construction.","Sedona City Council approved a contract award on July 14 to Mulcare & Sons Contracting LLC for up to $160,724.40 to construct an 825‑foot shared‑use pathway linking Indian Cliffs Road to the Little Horse Trailhead.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":44,"_45":91,"_47":92,"_49":50,"_51":93,"_53":94,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":95,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":96,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6511279,"Greater Sedona Recreation Collaborative outlines OHV strategy, seeks roughly $1.6M for trailhead redesigns and mitigation",1119,6306000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5332795-4a9e3c7173d4c5d656569d311b2f018c&start=5187&end=6306","/articles/6511279/Sedona/Yavapai-County/Arizona/Greater-Sedona-Recreation-Collaborative-outlines-OHV-strategy-seeks-roughly-16M-for-trailhead-redesigns-and-mitigation","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6511279-08f5f959c963ce53290d71efd268f014/orig.mp4?Expires=1771167015&Signature=bzq~coTICFLfGjXRiz07gCbLKixAOykNXuboX3ZoY1J~CkvO6CTHTRQV-YDMIeIZ0pyUT93vPufZ~WxbNigS-KPZ27lJNJRtk6qxfuW2LNg44bxEvrnADoXBN3Z-oqB~veVUU8-0diAHxeINmEFPZm4jUGV9vMbNzujvnPPwUjJz~23K~3Sva3f79FaqnK7ipyYuTGqiyvqVa97YLAhI8ZFWtuNfoZYYykNuTvlz1HIkF1XD5W2-PxejzQ6-oZ4nNL3ff0xbskOThv9zvuysuzNBsU9GefO5dp0lE6FnS~qHcDZsrFxtwo32VmG~mnicJRXTAlX2HrOfLjhOUhfosA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Members of the Greater Sedona Recreation Collaborative (GSRC), together with U.S. Forest Service staff, presented an update July 14 on efforts to manage and mitigate the impacts of motorized recreation in and around Sedona.

GSRC conveners Nina Barlow (Barlow Adventures) and Melissa Ponticus (Friends of the Forest Sedona) outlined priorities: continuation of rental‑user education and restoration work, a vehicle monitoring program, development of visitor capacity worksheets and a project management plan (PMP) prepared with the Forest Service enterprise team. The PMP and associated visitor capacity worksheets aim to create a common, defensible framework to evaluate routes and prioritize restoration, reroutes and infrastructure work.

Key items and near‑term steps discussed:
- Funding ask: GSRC described an initial funding request of about $1,600,000 to address a package of projects, with funds allocated between city projects (including Bridal Arrow Trailhead redesign), Trail Partners (the nonprofit formerly called ROC), and Keep Sedona Beautiful. City staff said the FY2025 budget includes a contingency of $850,000 that could support the Broken Arrow/Bridal Arrow work if a state parks grant is awarded.
- Visitor and vehicle monitoring: Teams and paid student interns are collecting year‑long traffic and vehicle‑type counts on nine routes; monitoring is scheduled through September to establish a baseline.
- Rapid response coordinator: Trail Partners would host a coordinator and rapid‑response team to address incursions (off‑route travel and new social trails) quickly with measures such as posting boulders, fences and restoration work.
- Speed study pilot: A pilot speed‑limit study on Boynton Pass Road (Forest Road 152C) is under consideration; the city and legal counsel will review authorities and options.
- Permit system: GSRC emphasized that permit systems remain a longer‑term option; current initiatives (visitor counts, infrastructure and outreach) are being undertaken whether or not a permit system is ultimately adopted.
- State education requirement and OHV sticker: Arizona Parks & Trails launched a required online education course for sticker registration earlier in the year; presenters said about 80,000 people have completed the online course to date, and state officials will evaluate effectiveness over the coming year.

Councilors and staff discussed enforcement, collaboration with the city of Cottonwood and Yavapai County sheriff’s offices (some enforcement grants and buys of OHV enforcement vehicles are in place), and whether industry partners remain engaged: presenters said Polaris‑led quieter‑muffler efforts had not advanced after focus shifted to other regulatory priorities.

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GSRC and city staff will pursue grant applications (including State Parks and Trails funds), continue vehicle monitoring through September, finalize visitor capacity worksheets and return to council with grant or contract requests when funding opportunities are secured.","The Greater Sedona Recreation Collaborative and U.S. Forest Service staff briefed the Sedona City Council July 14 on a multiyear strategy to manage off‑highway vehicle impacts, asking roughly $1.6 million to fund prioritized redesigns, rapid‑response capacity and monitoring.",{"_33":98,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":99,"_41":100,"_43":101,"_45":102,"_47":103,"_49":104,"_51":105,"_53":106,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":107,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":108,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6511284,"Council approves friendship letter of intent with Jaslo, Poland; exchanges and cultural programs planned",459,3277000,3736000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5332795-4a9e3c7173d4c5d656569d311b2f018c&start=3277&end=3736","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5332795-4a9e3c7173d4c5d656569d311b2f018c/thumbnail_3277000.jpg","/articles/6511284/Sedona/Yavapai-County/Arizona/Council-approves-friendship-letter-of-intent-with-Jaslo-Poland-exchanges-and-cultural-programs-planned","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6511284-3f135584f669fe45ef9548bc4ea84e58/orig.mp4?Expires=1771167015&Signature=PSZZC5y4CAKxACtxry8YfwbeSqtHRbkQNZNjd3hQbr~~EOS4fCsc-iEcHjMcR7G5PWn6VjRIaP8wiAhlri~PiAYU6VkS6C14J-kiwV6vSQv0sKjr7byLwcrBYsHPtTvRngPl7Q234eIz1aVuZN5jDiRhRucfyxTzcNrxJSnxj04NXYZSxZwm4mXQ-xXaa4h6izZDLWQ0lS0y4uS8yFNPxLT5MEJyybHhhRGXrHuls79ycOo0u--wpwRXZouBka18OR2DbnRgBjhEA8MzNVI0k~Rx~S2aw0ZsIrpqBxmzwxsNg6~0u0kaVjUgXtjRwrW6W6RejCRr1skM0BGl0cy7yQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Sedona City Council on July 14 voted to approve a letter of intent to pursue a friendship agreement with Jaslo, Poland, as a midstep toward a formal sister‑city designation. The council’s vote was unanimous.

Chuck Moore, chair of the Sedona Sister Cities Association, presented the board’s work developing ties with Jaslo, describing a reciprocal program of cultural exchanges, a wine festival collaboration, and student and science center interactions. Moore said a Sedona photography exhibit will be displayed in Jaslo during the Polish town’s National Wine Festival, and Jaslo will display a photography exhibit in Sedona during Jaslo’s 650th anniversary celebration in September.

Moore and other Sister Cities volunteers described recent exchanges: a delegation visit to Jaslo in August prior to the LOI, a showing of the Jaslo‑produced film Raised to the Ground at Sedona’s Mary D. Fisher Theatre, and a planned science‑education exchange between Sedona’s Science Vortex and Jaslo’s GENS Science Center. Moore said Jaslo is a town of roughly 35,000 people located about 50 miles from the Ukrainian border and that its cultural center, library and 300‑seat theater are active hubs for local programming.

City attorney Kurt told council the document under consideration is a nonbinding letter of intent and said he was comfortable with the LOI being prepared in both Polish and English for this stage of relationship building. Several councilors said they supported the LOI as a one‑year period to test exchanges before returning for a formal sister‑city designation.

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Councilors instructed Sister Cities volunteers and staff to proceed with the exchanges and to return in about a year for a formal sister‑city designation if both cities agree the relationship is productive.","Sedona’s Sister Cities program won council approval to pursue a friendship agreement with Jaslo, Poland, moving the relationship forward with planned cultural, science and wine exchanges; council clarified LOI language and council counsel said the document is nonbinding.",{"_33":110,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":111,"_41":112,"_43":113,"_45":114,"_47":115,"_49":116,"_51":117,"_53":118,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":119,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":120,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6511289,"Council approves $350,000 in small grants for FY2026; committee language on Sister Cities revised",1501,1696000,3197000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5332795-4a9e3c7173d4c5d656569d311b2f018c&start=1696&end=3197","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5332795-4a9e3c7173d4c5d656569d311b2f018c/thumbnail_1696000.jpg","/articles/6511289/Sedona/Yavapai-County/Arizona/Council-approves-350000-in-small-grants-for-FY2026-committee-language-on-Sister-Cities-revised","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6511289-e165a67e27f4edba6b0ea0fd5b800623/orig.mp4?Expires=1771167015&Signature=YikKW~6TP3vVgHFUaAevgahSyW~I88rB62-SF0MATk7YNUFNfCWhxd9g5IqkXYqYdac8F2ySfULR5dYz93ND2NsVSqwPAse4aU~SNWbgdSFqNIVjnJ~j5T6MwFM708n-bvjRVomxNK7pvZ4jq5kA4np1fd57SG65QdAqLX6MZUs84A8C3bpJgiqb804Q9FOKmc7r0S8GXDGP-Hb4sVTmt62MtcTVC1nDhQluyr50U7DyOvyes2x7Sbtlb5pHQAJaQOmXRxrc7-QMgrE9zxVaj5HZuHPERHkDZLaswVBDo7Nn6taP8AQJi5oQ8by0UrGMSCfNhnMAGXzvIJKGOztAuw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Sedona City Council on July 14 approved the Small Grants Review Committee’s recommendations for fiscal year 2026 totaling $350,000. The package was structured by the committee to direct approximately 40% of funds to the arts, 40% to social services and 20% at the committee’s discretion.

Christy Turk, city liaison for the small grants program, told the council the committee — chaired by Stephanie Giesbrecht and made up of seven volunteers — reviewed 34 applications and recommended the funding allocations. Giesbrecht described the committee’s work and offered to answer council questions about scoring and award rationale.

Councilors asked for clarification about the eligibility and use of city resources for the Sister Cities organization (Canmore and others). Legal counsel said previous council direction limited direct staff support for Sister Cities to a $5,000 in‑kind cap; the grant award itself is a separate action and would be available to any qualifying nonprofit. Council asked staff to strike language in the recommendation that implied the city had an obligation to fund Sister Cities activities; councilors said the municipal role should be described as discretionary. Council approved the grant package unanimously and directed staff to correct the recommendation wording for the Sister Cities entry.

The motion approved the committee’s Exhibit A distribution with an Exhibit B contingency if an ACOG program is established for FY2026. Councilors and staff repeatedly thanked the volunteer committee for its review work.

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Staff will prepare corrected recommendation language for future records and proceed with grant agreements and contract paperwork for approved grantees.","The council approved the Small Grants Review Committee’s FY2026 recommendations totaling $350,000 and asked staff to clarify language about the Sister Cities program’s eligibility and use of city resources.","actionData","errors"]

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