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Among the 249 respondents who said they do recycle, many reported using a mix of options: dropping materials at retailer collection points, taking recyclables to Bisbee (paying an annual fee), using animal-care center drop-offs for aluminum, or traveling to Tucson. The commission summarized four principal barriers for non-recyclers: lack of curbside service, lack of knowledge about where to recycle locally, cost of options and access.

Key findings and public preferences cited by the commission: 80% of respondents said they would be willing to drive eight miles or more to a drop-off center; however, most respondents prefer free drop-off options and showed resistance to paying substantial fees. More than half of current recyclers expressed dissatisfaction with availability of recycling programs and outreach or education. The commission reported that community outreach — including farmer’s-market booths and presentations — produced strong interest in a clear, simple outreach tool (for example, a city web page or trash-tab link with a QR code pointing to locations and instructions).

Commission recommendations included short-term and longer-term actions: short-term actions such as resuming a glass-crushing drop-off in partnership with Bisbee and publicizing where residents can recycle now; medium-term options like partnering with local businesses that bale and sell cardboard to enable public drop-offs; and longer-term steps such as seeking grant funding for a full feasibility study and creating incentives to reduce single-use packaging.

Council members who spoke encouraged practical outreach steps (a simple “recycle” link under the city’s trash page), noted the cost of transporting recyclables to processing centers (for example, hauling to Tucson or I-10 facilities), and emphasized the need to assess operational costs, contamination control and volunteer staffing for any drop-off program. Staff noted that Republic Recycling and other providers had previously offered trailer pickups with haul fees in the approximate $500–$1,000 per haul range and that contamination fees are an issue.

Ending: The commission asked council whether to proceed with recommended next steps including a feasibility study or partnerships; councilmembers and staff encouraged continued outreach, and staff noted the city’s ongoing enterprise-fund and program studies that may affect future options.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","City Council Work Session | 02.25.25","oneSentenceSummary","The Environmental Stewardship Commission reported results of a 19-question recycling survey with 567 respondents who overwhelmingly value recycling but often lack curbside service or clear drop-off options.","taxTitle","Sierra Vista, Cochise County, Arizona","taxId",37671,"location","Arizona","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_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":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6312767,"City plans 6‑week repair of failing Fry Boulevard sewer interceptor; 2.5‑week closure of Fry expected",0,6312000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2390431-66fed08efb2bad1719b3442ec1f21f44&start=6312&end=6312","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2390431-66fed08efb2bad1719b3442ec1f21f44/thumbnail_6312000.jpg","/articles/6312767/Arizona/City-plans-6week-repair-of-failing-Fry-Boulevard-sewer-interceptor-25week-closure-of-Fry-expected","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6312767-9d4ea5f65f27fd2d624fef53217dbfac/orig.mp4?Expires=1771195045&Signature=PSM~6h~O9N5n2yX0DPgp9KxrbL4WRUb9IITasIRNYv1i0njNPxiU7TZ6G-bwqqyxNq42jKnFhOSq92QHU5lyQcNJk2sTsAti~dIfvoBlH2rdfSPwtL1aRpef4lJUiD~d3InGtNq9hPFHZu10yqLlUqjy5z-z3QijmXHoFxb8gSJRSF1WCriLvjIhejen-7gFE8u-Fupj9ZUDRm~a3RmzvHgPHX2XxdVB-EdJxSysOXld4xLL8bH5IgPXOaioam2DGHR-ro4M4HSPi~IsT~PuNLgF7dt9aT1zeXCEwOMs08AG6kU3UyRSoisSgzchaOW7ZFB7Z0KtlkGxnpfhIqRTAg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Bryce Kirkpatrick, external operations manager for the wastewater division, told council crews are cleaning a 10-inch gravity-fed vitreous clay sewer interceptor under Fry Boulevard near the State Route 90/92 intersection because a sag in the pipe has worsened. The line serves roughly 140 acres of residential and commercial connections; maintenance crews are currently cleaning it at least twice a month to prevent backups.

Kirkpatrick said crews have observed additional settling and longitudinal cracks upstream and downstream of the sag. Because the interceptor is vitreous clay and located about 13 feet deep, continued movement could cause a fracture that would be more costly and disruptive to repair. Staff reported that ADOT has tentatively scheduled paving in the spring and asked the city to complete the crossing repair before ADOT’s paving to avoid damaging new pavement.

Planned work includes a full closure of Bridal/Fry Boulevard for an estimated 2.5 weeks; the overall construction schedule is expected to span six weeks. The city described a detour plan routing traffic to Avenida Escuela and Martin Luther King Jr. Parkway; staff said one alternate entrance near Circle K will remain open to maintain some business access and that staff will coordinate detailed signage and direct outreach to businesses before work begins.

Funding and coordination: staff said funds for the repair have been budgeted from the sewer enterprise fund and that the city is coordinating with ADOT, SSVEC (electric utility) and the contractor. Staff also noted the sewer enterprise fund is under pressure and that two alternative repair options that would avoid a full road closure would add roughly $500,000 in cost; those higher-cost alternatives were not recommended.

Emergency-service and traffic mitigation planning: the police and fire representatives said they would preplan incident response and traffic control to maintain emergency access during the closure. Staff said they will post notices, perform direct business outreach and work with the contractor on whether night work is required.

Ending: staff characterized the briefing as a notification of planned work; no council vote was required. Staff said they will proceed with contractor selection, permitting and public-notification steps to begin the repair prior to ADOT paving.","Wastewater staff reported a sagging 10‑inch vitreous clay interceptor under Fry Boulevard that requires repair; the city plans a 6‑week construction window with a 2.5‑week full closure of Fry/Bridal Boulevard segment before ADOT paving.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6312773,"City staff say $115,470 grant will fund license-plate readers, new drone and K‑9 for Sierra Vista Police",404,712000,1116000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2390431-66fed08efb2bad1719b3442ec1f21f44&start=712&end=1116","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2390431-66fed08efb2bad1719b3442ec1f21f44/thumbnail_712000.jpg","/articles/6312773/Arizona/City-staff-say-115470-grant-will-fund-license-plate-readers-new-drone-and-K9-for-Sierra-Vista-Police","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6312773-1965145688df90785f78141b40b2f523/orig.mp4?Expires=1771195045&Signature=DByXYfGCMYwD3cDavXJF4cx8dmTBUCs7l5N73URK90r4bzL8iqRbLIPrFXLLoBF4zuB-HvefMzcR6CifN8x9V9zQRXUNWlnCvrr~8ViYdtWVg7EuEmobv7ZEcmaWE-chlFsaSDXD3oi05ORrZe5gr77C-Ucs~u675g6UTtIM7Hu7aUiUMO8-x1jC7vzw4E57r8VQiIbyjCAMQfRht07y7Z6E3pZ8o-9Y8ts6~13NUN~NHwsQaEMtTQMAMi6TTBtKsuny5nz-V1HvCy4Oy5ebKxX8P35e7uXDxjQ-xMleDgzYVfCAdYIPoG2jL~Wolz~vzics-9eGbH5Mvb0qkIQIqQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The police chief (unnamed in the transcript) told the council that the city was awarded $115,470.72 in local board support grant funding from the Arizona Department of Public Safety to buy license-plate readers (LPRs), a new drone and a new K‑9. The chief said the application required listing specific projects to be funded and that the award covers the three items.

“License plate readers now are being used by a number of police agencies … to record license plates of vehicles at various strategic roadways, choke points coming in and out of the city,” the chief said. He described how LPRs can be configured to find a vehicle “fingerprint” — a combination of plate, color and distinctive markings — and explained uses that include missing-person searches (silver alerts) and criminal investigations when no plate is obtained during an incident. The chief said LPR data are typically retained for about 30 days and then deleted.

On placement and permitting, the chief said the city had reached out to the Arizona Department of Transportation and that ADOT maintains a permit process for placing equipment on state highway right-of-way. He identified potential camera locations including Highway 92, Buffalo Soldier Trail and Highway 90.

The chief also said the grant will buy a drone platform capable of 3D crime‑scene diagramming and accident reconstruction and will fund purchase and training for a new patrol/narcotics canine to replace K‑9 Yukon, who retired for medical reasons. The department currently has one K‑9 unit and had previously operated two; staff said the goal is to restore the normal staffing level of two K‑9s.

Council members asked operational questions. When asked how many K‑9 units the department currently has, the chief replied: “We have 1 right now, sir,” and added the department typically staffs two and is “just trying to get back up to our normal staffing of 2.” On data access the chief said the LPR system uses cloud-based data management that can be accessed from department computers, in-car systems and mobile devices and can interface with the city’s real-time crime center.

Next steps: staff presented the resolution to accept the grant (Resolution 2025-017) for council consideration; no vote was taken at this meeting and the item was scheduled for formal consideration at the next council session.

Ending: Staff said they would begin the ADOT permitting process if the council approves the resolution and that the equipment would be used for silver alerts, criminal investigations, and to expand the police department’s real-time crime capabilities.","City staff asked council to accept $115,470.72 from the Arizona Department of Public Safety to buy license-plate readers, a 3D-capable drone and a replacement patrol/narcotics canine; staff described data retention, uses and permitting steps for placement along state highways.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6312778,"Sierra Vista council reviews code changes to fold golf course into parks rules as neighbors raise music, hours concerns",1854,1343000,3197000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2390431-66fed08efb2bad1719b3442ec1f21f44&start=1343&end=3197","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2390431-66fed08efb2bad1719b3442ec1f21f44/thumbnail_1343000.jpg","/articles/6312778/Arizona/Sierra-Vista-council-reviews-code-changes-to-fold-golf-course-into-parks-rules-as-neighbors-raise-music-hours-concerns","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6312778-8d7028a80bff4cbfc39ace69298591ee/orig.mp4?Expires=1771195045&Signature=T5ITUZW2awq0oQw~rwrrHsyj7gj00RfePeWwSXNfP1yFq6dbD9puIkLkSmI2LhoyBxRlRuOUAVfIcgk83us4zO69094SsLPrtA0vyPttMFJhAuuvRal1~qvfjPcY60-9csDowQRXWkwEFzJpGqAw3Zr9dlW1lLz4HQ~G3bKsmdwRFh8wd9jM5mNPKJn1nfbFI1VYtZ7FZtUZdqpaUGYv0nwr~vxH~7Xk-jGtToCAfabWlWx~N~Z2T6g2ofVg1Wb2OCyFQsQkG9syhOtRVPm7epNvLxOw-PYnOmdeSVHhUV3Wvj3R5fclk655JjtKvPo1wUKI0XdSc3nN7aL54k3hYg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Miss Wilson, parks and recreation staff, presented proposed amendments to Chapter 94 of the city code that would add the municipal golf course to the chapter’s coverage and add or clarify rules on hours, prohibited activities and enforcement. The revisions include a distinct definition for “golf course property,” a provision permitting the contracted operator to set hours subject to the department director’s approval, a prohibition on metal detecting and fishing in golf course ponds, a ban on camping and loitering at all times, and an allowance for recreational walking only before the first tee time and after the last tee time for safety reasons.

The proposed changes would place enforcement authority for the golf course property under the city ordinance enforcement code (9-403) and add the golf course to ordinances that already govern parks. “This will permit people to walk on the property prior to the first tee time of the day and after the conclusion of golfing at the end of each day,” Miss Wilson said. She also emphasized that the golf course is not being designated a “park” under the revised language and that noise at the golf course would remain governed by Chapter 93 (noise), not the proposed Chapter 94 edits.

Why it matters: the amendments affect how residents can use the golf course grounds and clarify what activities are allowed or prohibited; neighbors and council members said a lack of clarity about times, enforcement and the driving-range music has prompted public concern and petitions.

Council discussion focused on clarity and neighbor concerns. Councilman Jones said callers and an on-file petition of roughly 94 signatures raised worries about music and noise from the driving range and asked whether the ordinance’s walking provisions should instead specify daylight hours rather than tying access to tee times. Councilman Rodriguez and Mayor Pro Tem recommended that staff consider consolidating golf-course-specific language into a dedicated subsection to make the rules easier for the public to understand. Miss Wilson said she would work with the Parks and Recreation Commission on that cleanup if council desired.

Several council members and staff repeatedly noted that the driving-range operator, Paradigm, has been operating under contract and that recent soft openings included music and lights; staff said the operator has been within the decibel limits set in Chapter 93 and that there have been limited formal complaints so far. “We have taken the decibel measurements at property lines,” a staff member said, noting readings below the 50-decibel threshold in code.

Members of the council and staff discussed practical details for the public: the pro shop will be the primary daily source for the day’s first and last tee times, online schedules may be available, and staff will continue working on mitigation of light and noise impacts. Miss Wilson said the parks commission recommended approval at its Nov. 12, 2024 meeting and again reviewed public comments on Jan. 14, 2025 and did not recommend changes at that time.

Next steps: the ordinance revisions were presented and remain on the council agenda for a formal vote at the next scheduled meeting; no final vote was recorded during this session. Council members debated whether to table the item to allow staff to reorganize the language into a distinct golf-course subsection, or to approve the version presented and follow up with clarifying amendments.

Community input and public-notice context: the city conducted a 30-day public review period as required by code (authorized by Resolution 2024-488) and received 13 comments through the city’s Engage platform. Council members urged continued outreach and asked staff to notify neighbors and to provide simple, prominent guidance (for example, the pro shop phone number or an online notice) about the daily walking window and when the driving range is active.

Ending: The council did not finalize the ordinance at this meeting; staff said the item is on the Thursday agenda for formal consideration and that they will continue to work with the Parks and Recreation Commission and the operator on implementation and mitigation measures.","City staff presented proposed amendments to Chapter 94 to add golf course property to parks, grounds and property uses; the council and public debated walking hours, enforcement and music at the driving range, with some members urging clearer language or a brief delay for further edits.","actionData","errors"]

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