El Mirage, AZ

City Council Work Session (4:30 PM) - NOTE: Location Change

The El Mirage City Council will hold a work session to review city infrastructure and planning. The session includes presentations on water well operations and a strategy for downtown revitalization.

• Cottonwood Well current operation and potential capital improvement project considerations
• Review of the draft Detailed Downtown Revitalization Implementation Strategy

City Council Regular Meeting (6:00 PM) - NOTE: Location Change

The City Council will consider several consent agenda items including IT equipment purchases and police grants. The regular agenda includes appointments to the Planning and Zoning Commission and a request for utility line relief for the Residences at Palm development.

• Request for $18,150 from BJA for 33 bulletproof vests
• Purchase of Cisco network equipment not to exceed $279,366.49
• Renewal of fire apparatus maintenance agreement with W.W. Williams Company, LLC up to $145,000
• Purchase of radio maintenance services from Motorola Solutions not to exceed $33,660.00
• Relief request from VV Properties, LLC regarding overhead utility lines at Palm Street and Well Street

Planning and Zoning Cancellation Notice

The Planning and Zoning Commission meeting scheduled for October 13, 2026, has been cancelled. The next regularly scheduled meeting is November 10, 2026.

City Council Work Session - Traffic Safety - NOTE: Location Change

The El Mirage Common Council is holding a work session on Tuesday, October 6, 2026 at 5:00 PM to review traffic safety at major intersections. The meeting will be held at the El Mirage Police Department Blue Honor Room, 12401 W. Cinnabar Avenue, rather than the usual Council Chambers. The agenda lists only roll call, call to order, the traffic safety presentation, and adjournment; no votes or action items are scheduled. The council may vote to adjourn to executive session on any agenda item under A.R.S. § 38-431.03.

• Work session presentation: Review of traffic safety at major intersections
• Location change: El Mirage Police Department Blue Honor Room, 12401 W. Cinnabar Avenue
• No public hearing or action items listed on the agenda
• Possible executive session vote under A.R.S. § 38-431.03

The City Council held a work session to review traffic volume trends and accident data from 2023 to 2026. Engineering staff presented findings from four major traffic studies. No formal actions were taken; proposed improvements will be presented in February 2027.

City Council Regular Meeting (6:00 PM) - NOTE: Location Change

The El Mirage City Council meets Tuesday, October 6, 2026, at 6:00 PM in the El Mirage Police Department Blue Honor Room at 12401 W. Cinnabar Avenue. The council will hold public hearings and vote on a conditional use permit for a retail smoke/vape shop at 11713 W. Thunderbird Road, a conditional use permit for the Sonoran Bloom public art mural at 8376 N. El Mirage Road, and a liquor license renewal for Walgreens at 12244 W. Cactus Rd. The consent agenda includes a $10,911 JAG grant allocation, a surveying and engineering contract not to exceed $59,966 for Thompson Ranch Road improvements, and $171,105.75 for emergency equipment on five 2027 Ford Explorers. An executive session is scheduled for legal advice on the Mountain States Pipe & Supply metering system contract.

• Public hearing and vote on a Conditional Use Permit for a retail smoke/vape shop at 11713 W. Thunderbird Road in the Urban Corridor zoning district
• Public hearing and vote on a Conditional Use Permit for the Sonoran Bloom public art mural at 8376 N. El Mirage Road in the Commerce Park zoning district
• Public hearing and vote on liquor license renewal application #09070602 for Walgreens at 12244 W. Cactus Rd
• Consent agenda: Professional Services Contract with Engineering Alliance, Inc. for Thompson Ranch Road valley gutter and roadway improvements, not to exceed $59,966
• Consent agenda: $171,105.75 purchase and installation of emergency equipment for five 2027 Ford Explorers from Arizona Emergency Products; $10,911 JAG grant allocation via City of Phoenix Police Department

The City Council approved a conditional use permit for a retail smoke and vape shop and a contract for municipal advisory services. Other actions included approving a public art mural and a liquor license renewal for Walgreens.

• Approved Conditional Use Permit for retail smoke/vape shop at 11713 W. Thunderbird Road (5-1)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit for Sonoran Bloom public art mural at 8376 N. El Mirage Road (6-0)
• Approved liquor license renewal for Walgreens at 12244 W. Cactus Rd (6-0)
• Approved Municipal Advisory Services Agreement with Stifel, Nicolaus & Company, Inc. through June 30, 2028 (4-2)
• Approved $171,105.75 for emergency equipment for five 2027 Ford Explorers (5-1)
• Approved Professional Services Contract with Engineering Alliance, Inc. up to $59,966 for Thompson Ranch Road improvements (5-1)
• Approved $10,911 FY2026 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant allocation (5-1)
• Approved minutes from September 15, 2026 meetings (5-1)

Public Safety Personnel Retirement Board

The City of El Mirage Public Safety Personnel Retirement System (PSPRS) Fire and Police Local Retirement Boards meet at 5:30 PM on Tuesday, September 29, 2026. The boards will consider approving minutes from the May 13, 2026 meeting, ratifying two police department representatives to the Police Local Board, and approving new PSPRS membership applications for both Fire and Police. The agenda also includes a call to the public and scheduling announcements; the board may vote to adjourn to executive session on any item under A.R.S. Section 38.431.03.

• Approval of minutes from the Fire and Police Local Board meeting held May 13, 2026
• Ratification of Brandon Clark as Police Department representative to the Police Local Board - PSPRS
• Ratification of Kevin Spoljarick as Police Department representative to the Police Local Board - PSPRS
• Approval of new PSPRS membership applications (Fire)
• Approval of new PSPRS membership applications (Police)

EM Youth Advisory Commission

The El Mirage Youth Advisory Commission is meeting to hear a presentation from United Prevention staff on youth drug use and mental health, and to review a city social media presentation. Commissioners will also discuss 2026-27 projects and initiatives, receive a budget update, and vote on approving the July 28, 2026 meeting minutes. The meeting is open to the public.

• Presentation by United Prevention staff on youth drug use, mental health, and partnership resources
• Review and follow-up on City of El Mirage Social Media Presentation
• Approval of minutes from July 28, 2026 meeting
• Discussion of 2026-27 projects and initiatives implementation
• Budget update discussion

City Council Regular Meeting (6:00 PM)

The El Mirage City Council will vote on a consent agenda that includes approving the purchase of five 2027 Ford Explorers and radios for the police department, extending an ambulance service contract, and rejecting bids for roof resealing. The regular agenda includes a proclamation for Fire Prevention Week and public comment.

• Purchase five 2027 Ford Explorers for $255,260.75 from Peoria Ford
• Purchase five police vehicle radios for $41,245.07 from Motorola Solutions
• One-year extension of AMR emergency medical transport services agreement
• Reject bids for roof re-sealing at City Hall (EM26-URR01)
• Proclaim October 4-10, 2026 as Fire Prevention Week

The City Council approved the purchase of five 2027 Ford Explorers and five vehicle radios. Other actions included extending an emergency medical transport agreement and approving backup generator maintenance.

• Approved purchase of five 2027 Ford Explorers for $255,260.75 (4-3)
• Approved purchase of five police vehicle radios for $41,245.07 (6-1)
• Approved one-year extension of agreement with American Medical Response (AMR) (7-0)
• Approved backup generator maintenance from Empire Southwest LLC up to $42,962.04 (7-0)
• Approved contract extension with Entellus Inc for GIS support (7-0)
• Rejected bids for City Hall roof re-sealing services (7-0)
• Approved September 1, 2026, meeting minutes (7-0)
• Proclaimed October 4-10, 2026, as Fire Prevention Week

City Council Work Session (4:30 PM)

The El Mirage City Council is holding a work session to discuss a proposed ordinance on electric bicycles and electric scooters. The council will also consider convening executive sessions for legal advice on potential litigation and the Mountain States Pipe & Supply metering system contract.

• Electric bicycle and electric scooter ordinance discussion
• Executive session on pending or potential litigation
• Executive session on Mountain States Pipe & Supply metering system contract, including warranty claims and legal risks

The council discussed a proposed ordinance regarding electric bicycles and scooters but took no formal action on the proposal. The council voted to enter an executive session to receive legal advice on potential litigation and a metering system contract.

• Approved motion to enter executive session for legal advice on pending litigation and the Mountain States Pipe & Supply metering system contract (6-0)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The El Mirage Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on two conditional use permit requests and provide recommendations to the City Council. The first is for a retail smoke/vape shop in an urban corridor zone, and the second is for a large mural on an existing building in a commerce park zone. The commission will also vote on approving the minutes from its July 14, 2026 meeting.

• Conditional use permit for retail smoke/vape shop at 11713 W Thunderbird Road
• Conditional use permit for public art mural at 8376 N El Mirage Rd
• Approval of July 14, 2026 meeting minutes

City Council Work Session (5:00 PM)

The El Mirage City Council is holding a work session with one substantive item: a presentation and discussion on the Meter Replacement Program from the Public Works department. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the session is for information and discussion only.

• Meter Replacement Program presentation and discussion (Public Works)

The El Mirage City Council held a work session on September 1, 2026, where Public Works Director Nick Russo presented a planned replacement of the city's entire water meter system, totaling 11,107 meters. The project is still in planning: a draft Request for Proposals would be developed with an independent third party, then advertised, evaluated, and a recommended contract would later come to council for consideration. No contract was awarded and no formal action was taken; the project is anticipated to start in December 2026 or January 2027 with a 12–18 month implementation period. The meeting adjourned at 5:45 p.m.

• No substantive decisions; work session presentation and discussion only
• Meter replacement project presented: 11,107 meters, 12–18 month timeline
• Draft Request for Proposals to be developed with an independent third party
• Recommended contract would be presented to council later for consideration
• Projected start December 2026 or January 2027

City Council Regular Meeting (6:00 PM) w/correction

The City Council will consider several consent agenda items, including a $436,547 grant from Maricopa County. The meeting also includes a public hearing regarding zoning variances for a property on North Palm Street.

• Resolution R26-09-18 to accept $436,547 in CDBG funds from Maricopa County
• Contract with HiveTechnology Inc. for project management software up to $32,080
• Custodial services contract with Jani-works up to $139,428 annually
• Vehicular Non-Access Easement for Castle Steel at 12210 W. Olive Avenue
• Public hearing for zoning variances at 14206 N. Palm Street

The El Mirage City Council approved a consent agenda covering meeting minutes, a $436,547 CDBG agreement with Maricopa County, a project management software purchase up to $32,080, an easement, maps of dedication, and a custodial services contract up to $139,428 annually, on a 6-1 vote with Councilmember Gentry opposed. Acting as the Board of Adjustment, the council approved a variance for 14206 N. Palm Street allowing a 31.5-foot lot width and 9-foot rear setback, on a 4-3 vote with Councilmembers Eldridge, Gentry, and Norton-McDaniel opposed. The council also authorized budgeted Public Works goods and services contracts on a 7-0 vote. The Call to the Public included resident comments on FLOCK cameras, an ICE detention center in Surprise, a Rinchem warehouse, and street conditions on Frio Street.

• Approved consent agenda items 5.1-5.6 (6-1, Gentry opposed)
• Approved Resolution R26-09-18 for a $436,547 CDBG IGA with Maricopa County
• Authorized contract with HiveTechnology Inc. for project management software, not to exceed $32,080 for FY2027
• Accepted a vehicular non-access easement for Castle Steel property at 12210 W. Olive Avenue
• Approved three Maps of Dedication for City properties
• Approved Contract EM26-CSM01 with Jani-works for custodial services, not to exceed $139,428 annually for FY27-FY29 with two optional one-year extensions
• Authorized City Manager to enter budgeted goods and services contracts for Public Works FY 26/27 (7-0)
• Approved variance for 14206 N. Palm Street (APN 501-28-050B) allowing 31.5-foot lot width and 9-foot rear setback (4-3, Eldridge, Gentry, Norton-McDaniel opposed)

EM Youth Advisory Commission

The El Mirage Youth Advisory Commission is meeting to discuss feedback on proposed E-bike ordinance changes and to plan 2026-27 projects and initiatives. They will also consider approving July meeting minutes and changing meeting dates for November and December 2026. The agenda includes a social media presentation and is open to the public.

• Discussion of summary feedback from Commissioners on proposed E-bike Ordinance changes
• Discussion: 2026-27 Projects / Initiatives implementation
• Consideration and action to approve the regular meeting date change for November and December 2026
• Consideration and action to approve minutes of July 28, 2026 meeting
• City of El Mirage Social Media Presentation

The August 25, 2026 regular meeting of the El Mirage Youth Advisory Commission was canceled because a quorum was not present. No substantive decisions were made; all agenda items were not acted upon.

City Council Work Session (5:00 PM)

The El Mirage City Council is holding a work session with one substantive item: a presentation and discussion of the Parks Capital Improvement Plan by the Parks and Recreation department. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the session is for discussion only.

• Parks Capital Improvement Plan presentation and discussion (Parks and Recreation)

The El Mirage City Council held a work session to discuss the five-year Parks Capital Improvement Plan. No projects were approved; instead, the council provided policy direction for future investments, including a Tier 2 approach for neighborhood playgrounds, higher investment for Gateway Park, expediting the Sundial IV project, and broader planning for Bill Gentry Park. The council also discussed a framework for evaluating projects, but did not formally adopt it.

• Directed Tier 2 investment approach for neighborhood playgrounds
• Directed higher investment level for Gateway Park as a community park
• Directed expediting Sundial IV project as reasonably possible
• Directed broader planning for Bill Gentry Park
• Supported moving forward with already planned and budgeted projects
• Continued planning for future improvements at Basin and Bill Gentry Parks

City Council Regular Meeting (6:00 PM)

The El Mirage City Council is meeting to vote on a consent agenda with 18 items and four regular agenda items. Key decisions include a development agreement and final plat for the Compass Datacenters PHX II facility, a conditional use permit for a warehouse, a commercial wastewater fee schedule amendment, and a mural artist selection. The consent agenda also includes contracts for police, water, and traffic services.

• Development Agreement and Final Plat for Compass Datacenters PHX II at southwest corner of El Mirage Road and Peoria Avenue
• Conditional use permit for warehouse and outdoor storage on 9.42 acres at 9105 N El Mirage Road
• Resolution R26-08-17 amending commercial wastewater fee schedule for FY 2026/27
• Amendment No. 3 to IGA with City of Tolleson for Police and Fire Dispatch Services, not to exceed $1,599,800
• Contract EM26-TSM01 for Traffic Signal Maintenance with Power Tech Contracting, $55,020 annually for FY27-FY29

The El Mirage City Council approved a conditional use permit for a warehouse and outdoor storage at 9105 N El Mirage Road, authorized the purchase of 1,826 acre-feet of CAP water for $745,008, and approved a $1,599,800 dispatch services agreement with Tolleson. Several consent agenda items were pulled for discussion and approved individually, including traffic signal maintenance, school resource officers, speed radar trailers, animal control, and a Compass Datacenters development agreement. The council also adopted a commercial wastewater fee increase and selected artist Laura Thurbon for the 'Greetings from El Mirage' mural.

• Approved conditional use permit for warehouse at 9105 N El Mirage Rd (5-1)
• Authorized $745,008 for 1,826 acre-feet of CAP water (6-0)
• Approved $1,599,800 Tolleson dispatch IGA amendment (6-0)
• Approved $365,400 SRO IGA with Dysant USD (6-0)
• Approved $38,959.59 for two speed radar trailers (6-0)
• Approved $440,000 animal control IGA with Surprise (6-0)
• Approved Compass Datacenters PHX II development agreement (5-1)
• Adopted commercial wastewater fee increase (6-0)

Planning and Zoning Cancellation Notice

The City of El Mirage Planning and Zoning Commission meeting scheduled for Tuesday, August 11, 2026, has been cancelled. The next regularly scheduled meeting is Tuesday, September 8, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers. No items were discussed or decided.

• Meeting cancelled; next regular meeting set for September 8, 2026 at 6:00 p.m.
• Cancellation posted August 10, 2026 at City Hall and on city website

City Council Special Meeting (via Teams ONLY)

The City Council is holding a special virtual meeting to meet state requirements for canvassing election results. The body will consider and act on the adoption of the Primary Election results.

• Resolution No. R26-08-14 to declare and adopt results of the July 21, 2026 Primary Election

The El Mirage City Council held a special virtual meeting on August 4, 2026. The council voted unanimously to adopt Resolution No. R26-08-14, declaring and adopting the results of the primary election held on July 21, 2026.

• Adopted Resolution No. R26-08-14 adopting primary election results (7-0)

EM Youth Advisory Commission

The El Mirage Youth Advisory Commission will hear a presentation on a draft e-bike ordinance and discuss implementation of 2026-27 projects and initiatives. They will also consider approving meeting minutes from June 23, 2026, and select a branding sticker for the year's theme, "Young Voices, Big Impact." No ordinances will be adopted, as the commission is advisory.

• Presentation: Draft E-bike ordinance review
• Discussion: 2026-27 Projects / Initiatives implementation
• Consideration and action to select a branding sticker for the 2026-27 theme "Young Voices, Big Impact"
• Consideration and action to approve minutes of June 23, 2026 meeting

The El Mirage Youth Advisory Commission approved the minutes from its June 23, 2026 meeting and selected Option #8 with a lightning bolt as the preferred branding sticker for the 2026-27 theme of "Young Voices, Big Impact." The commission also reviewed a draft E-bike and E-scooter ordinance and discussed potential 2026-27 projects concerning mental health, teen gun violence, and drug abuse.

• Approved minutes from the June 23, 2026 meeting (6/0)
• Selected Option #8 with the lighting bolt as the 2026-27 theme branding sticker (6/0)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing to review a conditional use permit request. The commission will provide a recommendation to the City Council regarding the proposed use of 9.42 acres of vacant land.

• Public hearing for a warehouse and accessory outdoor storage conditional use permit at 9105 N El Mirage Road
• Approval of February 10, 2026, meeting minutes

The Planning & Zoning Commission voted 4-1 to recommend approval to the City Council of a conditional use permit for a warehouse and accessory outdoor storage on 9.42 acres at 9105 N El Mirage Road. The commission also unanimously approved the minutes from the February 10, 2026 meeting. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved minutes of February 10, 2026 P&Z meeting (5-0)
• Recommended approval of conditional use permit for warehouse and outdoor storage at 9105 N El Mirage Road (4-1, Commissioner Garcia dissenting)

City Council Regular Meeting (6:00 PM) *NOTE: LOCATION CHANGE

The El Mirage City Council will consider consent items including a three-year agreement with Flock Group for an integrated public safety technology platform (drone as first responder, gunshot detection) and an amendment to the dispatch IGA with Tolleson costing up to $1,599,800. Regular agenda includes approval of FY2026–27 Community Partnership Grant Program awards, a contract for WRF Centrifuge Replacement ($1,217,409), and police equipment purchases. The council may also convene in executive session to discuss the Mountain States Pipe & Supply metering contract.

• Three-year agreement with Flock Group for public safety tech (drone as first responder, gunshot detection)
• Amendment No. 3 to dispatch IGA with Tolleson, cost not to exceed $1,599,800
• WRF Centrifuge Replacement contract with ASR Construction Group, $1,217,409
• Holiday Lighting and Decoration Services with Custom Holiday Creations, $40,000
• Police uniforms/equipment purchase from FX Tactical, $102,000

The El Mirage City Council approved a three-year agreement with Flock Group, Inc. for an integrated public safety technology platform, including drones, license plate readers, and gunshot detection, by a 6-1 vote with one abstention. The council also approved the FY2026-27 Community Partnership Grant Program awards (4-3), a $1.2 million wastewater centrifuge replacement, and several other contracts. A motion to table the dispatch services agreement with Tolleson passed, and a motion to table the grant program failed.

• Approved Flock Group three-year public safety tech agreement (6-1, Gentry abstained)
• Tabled IGA with Tolleson for police/fire dispatch to Aug 17, 2026 (7-0)
• Approved FY2026-27 Community Partnership Grant awards (4-3)
• Approved $1,217,409 contract for WRF Centrifuge Replacement (7-0)
• Approved $40,000 holiday lighting contract with Custom Holiday Creations (6-1)
• Approved $102,000 FX Tactical police equipment purchase agreement (7-0)
• Approved Public Works FY26/27 goods and services contracts (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda items 4.1-4.3 (7-0)

EM Youth Advisory Commission

The El Mirage Youth Advisory Commission will hold a virtual meeting on June 23, 2026, to review and vote on the minutes from the May 26, 2026 meeting. The agenda includes discussions on branding, projects, budget tracking, and an e-bike ordinance draft, but no formal decisions are required on these items.

• Vote to approve minutes of May 26, 2026 meeting
• Select branding for 2026-27 theme "Young Voices, Big Impact"
• Discuss draft e-bike ordinance

The commission approved the consent agenda (5-0) and selected Option 8 as the branding for the 2026-27 theme 'Young Voices, Big Impact' (6-0). They also concurred with allocating $2,000 from the 2026/2027 budget for conference costs and start-up supplies, and discussed several future projects and initiatives without formal action.

• Approved consent agenda including May 26, 2026 minutes (5-0)
• Selected Option 8 as FY2026-27 branding for 'Young Voices, Big Impact' (6-0)
• Concurred with allocating $2,000 for LACT Youth Day conference and start-up costs

City Council Regular Meeting (6:00 PM)

The City Council will consider consent items including approval of minutes, a cooperation agreement for HUD Community Development Block Grant funds, purchase of a cybersecurity appliance ($50,000), adoption of property tax levies for FY2026-27, and a multi-year budget software contract ($200,376.67). The regular agenda includes a contract for a shade structure at the Northwest Valley YMCA ($110,573.12) funded by a donation, and a pavement resurfacing contract in the Grand Avenue/Thunderbird Road neighborhood ($1,182,840). A presentation for the city's 75th anniversary will also be given, and public comment is open.

• Pavement resurfacing contract up to $1,182,840 in Grand Avenue/Thunderbird Road neighborhood
• Shade structure installation at Northwest Valley YMCA, $110,573.12 from Compass Datacenters donation
• Adoption of property tax levies for FY2026-27 via Ordinance O26-06-02
• Purchase of Darktrace AI-powered cybersecurity appliance, not to exceed $50,000
• Multi-year contract with ClearGov Inc. for budget software, up to $200,376.67

The council approved a $1,182,840 pavement resurfacing contract with Weems Asphalt for the neighborhood between Grand Avenue and Thunderbird Road, funded by the HURF fund. It also adopted Ordinance O26-06-02 setting the FY 2026-2027 property tax levies (5-2), approved a $50,000 cybersecurity appliance purchase, a $200,376.67 budget software contract, and a $110,573.12 YMCA shade structure project funded by a private donation. The consent agenda was approved except for items pulled for discussion, which were all approved separately.

• Approved $1,182,840 pavement resurfacing contract with Weems Asphalt (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance O26-06-02 property tax levies for FY 2026-2027 (5-2)
• Approved $50,000 Darktrace cybersecurity appliance purchase (6-1)
• Authorized $200,376.67 ClearGov budget software contract (6-1)
• Approved $110,573.12 YMCA basketball court shade structure, donor-funded (5-2)
• Approved Resolution R26-06-12 for CDBG program participation (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda item 5.1 (minutes) (6-1)

Planning and Zoning Cancellation Notice

The Planning and Zoning Commission meeting scheduled for June 9, 2026, has been cancelled. The next regularly scheduled meeting is set for July 14, 2026, at 6:00 P.M.

City Council Regular Meeting (6:00 PM)

The City Council will hold a public hearing on proposed expenditure estimates, then convene in a special meeting to adopt the FY 2026-2027 budget of $117,096,000. Under the consent agenda, the council will consider several items including traffic-calming improvements, a Microsoft Office subscription purchase, and an intergovernmental agreement for police mutual aid.

• Adoption of FY 2026-2027 budget of $117,096,000 (Resolution R26-06-11)
• Construction contract with Hawk Contracting, LLC for traffic-calming on El Mirage Road: $61,111 (Well to End St) and $127,062 (End St to Santa Fe Ln)
• Annual Microsoft Office 365 subscription with SHI, $102,506.94 via OMNIA Partners contract
• Accepting ~$100,000 from Tohono O'odham Nation 2026 revenue sharing for library Outdoor Learning Center
• Approval of West Valley Mobile Field Force Response Team (MFFRT) Intergovernmental Agreement through July 1, 2031

The El Mirage City Council adopted the FY 2026-2027 budget of $117,096,000 via Resolution R26-06-11 (4-3). The council also approved two construction contracts with Hawk Contracting, LLC for traffic-calming improvements on El Mirage Road: one for $61,111 between Well Street and End Street (5-2), and another for $127,062 between End Street and Santa Fe Lane, with a stipulation that city staff complete striping in-house (4-3).

• Adopted FY 2026-2027 budget of $117,096,000 via Resolution R26-06-11 (4-3)
• Approved $61,111 traffic-calming contract with Hawk Contracting for El Mirage Road between Well and End Streets (5-2)
• Approved $127,062 traffic-calming and striping contract with Hawk Contracting for El Mirage Road between End Street and Santa Fe Lane, with striping done in-house (4-3)
• Approved Consent Agenda items 5.1-5.4, 5.7, 5.8, including minutes, Tohono O'odham Nation grant request, Microsoft Office 365 purchase, jury services IGA, water easements, and police IGA (6-1)
• Proclaimed June 6, 2026, as 'Hartlie Day' in El Mirage

EM Youth Advisory Commission

The El Mirage Youth Advisory Commission will meet to decide on a theme for the 2026/2027 term and a theme for their booth at the Arizona League of Cities and Towns. The meeting includes a presentation from the Buckeye Youth Council and planning for the Arizona League of Arizona Cities and Towns Conference.

• Presentation by Lena Erickson of the Buckeye Youth Council
• Approval of 2026/2027 EMYAC Theme
• Approval of 2026 theme for the Arizona League of Cities and Towns EMYAC booth
• Planning for the Arizona League of Arizona Cities and Towns Conference
• Approval of April 28, 2026 meeting minutes

The El Mirage Youth Advisory Commission approved its 2026-27 theme, 'Young Voices, Big Impact,' and approved the consent agenda including April minutes. They discussed partnering with Buckeye on a West Valley Youth Summit and planning for the League of Arizona Cities and Towns conference booth, but took no formal action on those items.

• Approved consent agenda including April 28, 2026 minutes (5-0)
• Adopted 'Young Voices, Big Impact' as 2026-27 theme (5-0)

City Council Regular Meeting (6:00 PM)

The El Mirage City Council will vote on approving minutes, designating a Chief Fiscal Officer, updating public safety pension funding, and authorizing budget transfers and a vehicle purchase.

• Approval of minutes from May 5, 2026
• Designation of Robert Weddigen as Chief Fiscal Officer for FY2027
• Approval of updated PSPRS funding policy for Police and Fire
• Authorization to purchase a 2026 Ford F150 for up to $92,320.52
• Authorization to make budget adjustments for FY 2026-2027

The El Mirage City Council approved the purchase of a replacement 2026 Ford F150 for the police department at a cost not to exceed $92,320.52, using contingency funds, with a 6-1 vote. The council also authorized the Finance Department to make necessary budget transfers for FY2025-2026 and budget adjustments for FY2026-2027, both passing 5-2. The consent agenda, including approval of prior meeting minutes, a chief fiscal officer designation, a PSPRS funding policy, and fire department physical exams, passed 6-1. The meeting included public comments regarding the death of Ashtin Evans, memorial vandalism, and concerns about budget transparency.

• Approved purchase of one replacement 2026 Ford F150 for police, not to exceed $92,320.52, using contingency funds (6-1)
• Authorized Finance Department to make FY2025-2026 fund transfers to comply with state law (5-2)
• Authorized Finance Department to make FY2026-2027 budget adjustments for carry-forward projects (5-2)
• Approved consent agenda items: minutes of May 5, 2026; Resolution R26-05-08 designating Robert Weddigen as Chief Fiscal Officer; updated PSPRS funding policy; fire department physical exams not to exceed $33,125 (6-1)
• Proclaimed May as Building Safety Month
• Recognized El Mirage 75th Anniversary/America's 250th Coloring Contest winners

Public Safety Personnel Retirement Board

The Public Safety Personnel Retirement System Board will meet to approve new membership applications for fire and police personnel. The board will also consider the ratification and reappointment of several board members.

• Reappointment of William Flohr to the Fire Local Board for a four-year term
• Ratification of Brandon Clark to the Police Local Board
• Ratification of Kevin Spoljarick to the Police Local Board
• Approval of new PSPRS membership applications for Fire personnel
• Approval of new PSPRS membership applications for Police personnel

The El Mirage Public Safety Personnel Retirement System Fire and Police Local Retirement Board met on May 13, 2026 with three of seven members present. The board approved the December 9, 2025 minutes, ratified and reappointed William Flohr to the Fire Local Board for a four-year term, and approved new Fire PSPRS membership applications, all by 3-0 votes. Three Police Local Board items — ratifying the appointments of Brandon Clark and Kevin Spoljarick and approving new Police PSPRS membership applications — were each tabled until the next meeting by Chairperson Hermosillo. The board also heard that Cynthia Marano was reappointed as the citizen board member with a term expiring February 2030, and that the next meeting is tentatively scheduled for September 29, 2026.

• Approved minutes of the December 9, 2025 Fire and Police Local Board meeting (3-0)
• Ratified and reappointed William Flohr to the PSPRS Fire Local Board for a four-year term (3-0)
• Approved new PSPRS membership applications (Fire) (3-0)
• Tabled ratifying the appointment of Brandon Clark as Police Department representative to the Police Local Board until the next meeting
• Tabled ratifying the appointment of Kevin Spoljarick as Police Department representative to the Police Local Board until the next meeting
• Tabled approving new PSPRS membership applications (Police) until the next meeting

Planning and Zoning Cancellation Notice

The May 12, 2026 regular meeting of the El Mirage Planning and Zoning Commission has been cancelled. The next regularly scheduled meeting will be held on June 9, 2026. The cancellation notice was posted on May 4, 2026.

• Meeting cancelled; no items discussed or decided

City Council Special Meeting (5:00PM)

The El Mirage City Council is holding a special meeting with a single substantive item: convening into executive session to receive legal advice and discuss the Mountain States Pipe & Supply metering system contract, including potential warranty claims, legal risks, and next steps. No public votes or other agenda items are listed.

• Executive session under A.R.S. §38-431.03(A)(3) and (A)(4) to discuss the Mountain States Pipe & Supply metering system contract, warranty claims, legal risks, and provide direction to staff

The El Mirage City Council held a special meeting and voted unanimously (7-0) to convene into executive session to receive legal advice and discuss the Mountain States Pipe & Supply metering system contract, including potential warranty claims and related risks. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting adjourned at 5:39 p.m.

• Approved motion to enter executive session (7-0)

City Council Regular Meeting (6:00 PM)

The City Council will hold public hearings on a new liquor license at 12101 W Thunderbird Rd and on proposed fee changes for FY2026/27, then vote to adopt a tentative budget setting the maximum expenditure limit. Consent items include extending an agreement with Maricopa County Human Services for $30,000 and approving police participation in the West Valley Investigative Response team through 2031. Regular agenda also includes approving a $162,368 IT purchase and a $344,285 five-year police software contract.

• Public hearing and action on Resolution R26-05-09 setting miscellaneous fees and service charges for FY2026/27
• Public hearing and action on Resolution R26-05-10 adopting the tentative budget for FY2026-2027
• Consideration and action to approve five-year PowerDMS (NeoGov) agreement for police at $344,284.85
• Consideration and action to approve IT purchase from Technology Providers Inc. for $162,368.25
• Consideration and action to approve IGA for El Mirage Police to join West Valley Investigative Response (WVIRT) through July 1, 2031

The El Mirage City Council approved Resolution R26-05-09, setting miscellaneous fees and service charges for Fiscal Year 2026/27, and Resolution R26-05-10, adopting the tentative budget and maximum expenditure limit for FY 2026-2027. Both motions passed 4-3, with Councilmembers Eldridge, Gentry, and Norton-McDaniel voting no. The council also approved a $50,000 budget increase for the YMCA services agreement, a $162,368.25 purchase for council chambers technology, and a five-year PowerDMS software agreement.

• Approved Resolution R26-05-09 setting FY 2026/27 fees and service charges (4-3)
• Approved Resolution R26-05-10 adopting tentative FY 2026-2027 budget (4-3)
• Approved $50,000 budget increase for YMCA services agreement (7-0)
• Approved $162,368.25 purchase with Technology Providers Inc. for council chambers upgrades (7-0)
• Approved five-year PowerDMS (NeoGov) software agreement for $344,284.85 (7-0)
• Approved liquor license for Discount Store at 12101 W Thunderbird Rd (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda items 5.1-5.3, including minutes and agreements (7-0)
• Pulled consent item 5.4 (WVIRT police agreement) for future consideration