By Councilwoman Betty Janik
It has been my pleasure to serve the Scottsdale residents as a member of City Council in 2021. The first year of my term has gone by quickly. I ran to be a voice for the citizens and I will continue to listen to you, meet with you, and work for the best Scottsdale. I welcome your input. A special thanks to all who contributed to General Plan 2035, making it the citizens’ vision for Scottsdale.
Summary of the final 2 Council meetings 2021:
December 7
*Approved – financial support of National Forest Foundation programs to enhance our water supply
*Requested- begin process for City Hall Historic Preservation designation
*Direction – Old Town Scottsdale Character Area Plan: Height, density, transitions areas, commercial requirements for mixed use Rose Garden as a park. Improve appearance with street /alley cleanup and maintenance, enhanced landscaping,
PLEASE TAKE THE SURVEY ON OLD TOWN SCOTTSDALE DEVELOPMENT
https://www.scottsdaleaz.gov/planning-development/long-range-planning/character-area-plans/old-town-character/updates
December 8
* Approved – vacation rental and nuisance party code amendments Ordinance 4527 and 4528. Increase fines, remove red tape, improve enforcement ability, time limits on response from emergency contact (one hour, in person).
* Report – 20/21 finances: Strong revenues with expenditures under budget, improved balance sheet, manageable debt burden, maintained policy reserves at 10%, but will be increased to 20% (industry standard), maintained strong bond rating.
For more information on these topics go to scottsdaleaz.gov.
While we may have differences of opinions on some issues, all of us value our city and are in agreement on our goal – to keep Scottsdale a special place to live, work, play, and raise a family.
I wish you all a joyous Holiday Season and the best for 2022.
Councilwoman Janik