Avondale, AZ

City Council

The Avondale City Council is meeting online to act on a consent agenda of routine items, including approving meeting minutes, the 2027 meeting schedule, a contract amendment with the Area Agency on Aging, and several ordinances related to easements and right-of-way. The agenda contains no separate discussion items beyond the consent agenda and unscheduled public appearances.

• Approve 2027 City Council meeting schedule
• Second Amendment to Area Agency on Aging contract adding $103,978 for Senior Services and extending term to 9/30/2026
• Vehicle Lease Agreement for FY27 in the amount of $5
• Accept waiver of setbacks for noise, odor, and aesthetics from Vulcan Lands, Inc.
• Adopt Ordinance 2030-0826 granting irrigation easement to SRP at 119th Avenue and Corporate Drive (FUZE/FLATZ development)

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Planning Commission

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Public Safety Personnel Retirement System (Police & Fire)

The Avondale Public Safety Personnel Retirement System (PSPRS) Police Local Board is meeting to handle routine administrative matters. The board will consider approving meeting minutes, appointing Keely Farrow as the new Local Board Secretary, and approving PSPRS membership for 14 newly hired police officers. The board may also vote to enter executive session for personnel or legal matters.

• Approve January 27, 2026 meeting minutes
• Appoint Keely Farrow as Local Board Secretary
• Approve PSPRS membership for 14 new police officers, including Cannon Carriveau (hired 4/20/2026) and Camryn Ward (hired 6/15/2026)
• Officers with pre-existing conditions noted for membership consideration
• Possible executive session for personnel, confidential records, or legal advice

Correction Officers Retirement Pension Board

The Avondale Corrections Officers Retirement Plan (CORP) Board will hold a regular meeting to approve meeting minutes, appoint a new Local Board Secretary, and consider PSPRS membership applications for two police officers. The board may also convene in executive session for personnel or legal matters, with any action taken in open session.

• Approval of July 23, 2025, meeting minutes
• Appointment of Keely Farrow as new Local Board Secretary
• PSPRS membership application for Anthony Fullerton (hire date 9/08/2025, no pre-existing condition)
• PSPRS membership application for Noel Molina (hire date 1/05/2026, pre-existing condition: yes)

Planning Commission

The Avondale Planning Commission will hold public hearings on three items: a minor General Plan amendment and a rezoning for a proposed city municipal operations warehouse, and a rezoning along Central Avenue to allow single-family homes. The Commission will make recommendations to the City Council on each item.

• Minor General Plan amendment for 9.03 acres at Lower Buckeye Road and 4th Street from Industrial to Public/Civic for a municipal operations warehouse
• Rezone of 9.03 acres from Urban Residential (R1-6) to Planned Area Development (PAD) for a 21,000 sq ft city warehouse and outdoor storage
• Rezone of 325 and 335 North Central Avenue from Community Commercial (C-2) to Urban Residential (R1-6) to allow single-family dwellings
• Approval of April 15, 2026 meeting minutes

Art Committee

The Avondale Municipal Art Committee will review and take action on submitted public art proposals for the Prime Data Center and Donatela Park. The committee will also receive updates on public art installations at Friendship Park Dog Park, Old Town Plaza, the Civic Center Art Gallery, and future projects. Approval of the June 2, 2026 meeting minutes is also on the agenda.

• Action on public art proposals for Prime Data Center
• Action on public art proposals for Donatela Park
• Update on public art piece at Friendship Park Dog Park
• Update on public art piece at Old Town Plaza
• Update on new installation at Civic Center Art Gallery

Parks, Recreation & Libraries Advisory Board

The Parks, Recreation & Libraries Advisory Board will receive staff updates on public art projects, summer programming at Mountain View Community Center, the contractual instructor process, and a recap of National Park & Recreation Month. The board will also consider approving the June 10, 2026 meeting minutes. No votes on ordinances, contracts, or fee changes are scheduled.

• Approval of June 10, 2026 meeting minutes
• Overview of ongoing Avondale Public Art projects
• Recap of Mountain View Community Center summer programming and contractual instructor process
• Fiscal Year 2026 end-of-year budget closeout and accomplishments
• Recap of July National Park & Recreation Month programs

City Council

This is a special meeting with a single consent agenda item: a resolution to canvass the votes from the July 21, 2026 Primary Election. No other business is scheduled.

• Resolution 1061-0826 to canvass the July 21, 2026 Primary Election results

Sustainability Commission

The Sustainability Commission will consider approval of the May 5 and May 27, 2026 meeting minutes. It will receive an update on the Lithium‑ion Battery Drop‑off Program, which is for discussion only. The commission will also discuss updates on ongoing sustainability programs and initiatives.

• Approval of May 5, 2026 meeting minutes (decision)
• Approval of May 27, 2026 meeting minutes (decision)
• Lithium‑ion Battery Drop‑off Program update (discussion)
• Sustainability program updates (discussion)

Planning Commission

This agenda is a notice that the Avondale Planning Commission will not hold a regular meeting on July 15, 2026. No business will be conducted; the notice is filed for record-keeping purposes only.

• No meeting scheduled for July 15, 2026; agenda is for records purposes only.

The Planning Commission scheduled a regular meeting for July 15, 2026, but it was not held. The notice states this is for record purposes only and no meeting minutes will be filed. Consequently, no actions were approved, denied, or tabled.

City Council

The Avondale City Council will consider a consent agenda of routine items at its July 13, 2026 regular meeting. Items include a Series 7 liquor license for Element Nail Bar, quarterly budget transfers, $200,000 in Community Contributions Program funding, adoption of Resolution 1058-0726 for FY2027 fee changes, acceptance of a $163,000 state 911 grant, and an intergovernmental agreement with Maricopa County Animal Care and Control. All items are expected to be approved in one motion.

• Series 7 (Beer and Wine Bar) liquor license for Element Nail Bar at 10665 West Indian School Road #G
• Quarterly budget transfers as summarized in Exhibit A
• $200,000 Contributions Assistance Program funding recommendations for FY2026-2027
• Resolution 1058-0726 approving Fiscal Year 2027 proposed fee changes
• Resolution 1059-0726 accepting $163,000 from AZ Department of Administration for the AZ 911 Grant Program

City Council

The City Council will consider adopting the 2024 International Fire Code with local amendments as part of the consent agenda. Also up for approval are several employment agreements for key city officials, a $125,000 settlement, and multiple intergovernmental agreements for law enforcement, recycling, and utility assistance. Several easements and right-of-way abandonments related to the Bridge Housing Project are also on the agenda.

• Settlement agreement and payment of $125,000 for the claim of Michael Pullem
• Adoption of 2024 International Fire Code (Ordinance 2021-0726) with Avondale amendments
• Intergovernmental Agreement with City of Phoenix for processing recyclable materials (5-year term)
• Professional Services and Employment Agreements for City Manager Ron Corbin and City Attorney Nicholle Harris
• Formation of Maintenance Improvement District No. 48 (Avondale 10) with assessments

Neighborhood & Family Services Commission

The Neighborhood & Family Services Commission will receive a presentation from the Homeless Services Division Manager for discussion only, and will consider approval of the March 25, 2026 meeting minutes. Other items include discussion of future agenda topics and staff announcements. No binding decisions are scheduled.

• Homeless Services presentation by division manager (discussion only)
• Approval of March 25, 2026 meeting minutes
• Discussion of future agenda items
• Staff announcements and updates

City Council

The City Council will hold a work session with presentations on six topics, including a proposed ordinance to regulate electric-driven cycles on public property, the process for amending the City Charter, and whether to introduce an invocation at meetings. No final votes are scheduled; items are for discussion and direction only.

• Presentation on proposed ordinance regulating electric-driven cycles on public property
• Discussion on process for amending the City Charter and possible election
• Discussion on including an invocation or moment of silence at Council meetings
• Presentation on website redesign (presentation only)
• Discussion on practices for adding future agenda items

Employee Benefit Trust Board

The Employee Benefit Trust Board will consider ratifying several delegations of authority to City staff and contractors for administering the health plan trust. The board will also receive an overview of medical plans and claims, and select a chair and vice chair. These actions formalize operational and fiduciary responsibilities while the board retains ultimate oversight.

• Overview of medical plans and claims by Brown & Brown (discussion only)
• Ratification of delegation of administrative and operational functions to City staff
• Ratification of delegation of self-funded claims administration to third-party administrator
• Ratification of delegation of settlement authority for disputed benefits claims
• Ratification of delegation of investment and depository administration to Budget and Finance Director

The regular meeting of the City of Avondale Employee Benefit Trust Board was not held on June 18, 2026. This notice is for records purposes only; no minutes or decisions are on file for this date.

• No meeting held – no decisions or actions recorded

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission of the City of Avondale has issued a notice that no regular meeting will be held on June 17, 2026. This notice is for record-keeping purposes only.

The Avondale Planning Commission did not hold a regular meeting on June 17, 2026. No substantive decisions were made or recorded for this date.

City Council

The City Council will consider setting the primary and secondary property tax levies for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027. The body will also vote on several real estate transactions and intergovernmental agreements for recycling and transit services.

• Resolution 1049-0626: Setting FY2027 primary and secondary property tax levies
• Resolution 1043-0626: Accepting a Law Enforcement Records Management System grant up to $72,500
• Ordinance 2019-0626: Sale of real property south of 4th Street and east of 111th Avenue
• Ordinance 2020-0626: Acquisition of real property from 545657, Inc. south of Roosevelt Road and east of Avondale Boulevard
• Infrastructure Reimbursement Agreement with Brookfield Lakin, LLC for a 16-inch water line on Dysart Road

The council adopted Resolution 1049-0626, setting the primary and secondary property tax levy for fiscal year 2027. The motion passed with a 6-to-1 vote. In the same meeting, the council approved the consent agenda unanimously and adopted several other resolutions, including a $72,500 grant for a law‑enforcement records system and intergovernmental agreements for recycling services. Additional actions included a deannexation of Miami Avenue, a sale and acquisition of city property, and approval of a water‑line construction agreement.

• Approved Consent Agenda (unanimous 7-0)
• Adopted Resolution 1049-0626 setting FY2027 primary and secondary property tax levy (6-1)
• Adopted Resolution 1043-0626 accepting up to $72,500 grant for Law Enforcement Records Management System
• Adopted intergovernmental agreements with Avondale, Pendergast, Littleton, and Litchfield Elementary School Districts for recycling services
• Adopted Resolution 1048-0626 amendment to RPTA agreement for FY2027 transit services
• Adopted Ordinance 2018-0626 deannexing Miami Avenue right-of-way at Shadow Ridge
• Adopted Ordinance 2019-0626 authorizing sale of real property south of 4th Street east of 111th Avenue
• Approved Infrastructure Reimbursement Agreement with Brookfield Lakin for a 16-inch water line along Dysart Road

City Council Subcommittee

The City Council Subcommittee on the Contributions Assistance Program will meet to review applications and consider recommendations to the City Council. They will also consider approving the minutes from the June 18, 2025 meeting.

• Review of Contributions Assistance Program applications and possible recommendations to City Council
• Approval of June 18, 2025 meeting minutes

Parks, Recreation & Libraries Advisory Board

The Parks, Recreation & Libraries Advisory Board will discuss and review playground concepts for Friendship Park. Staff will provide updates on ongoing park improvement and development projects. The board will also conduct a SWOT analysis as part of a strategic planning exercise to improve service delivery and community engagement.

• Review and discussion of Friendship Park playground concepts
• Update on ongoing park improvement and development projects
• Overview of planned programs and recognition for National Parks & Recreation Month in July
• SWOT analysis exercise for strategic planning to identify improvement opportunities
• Approval of April 8, 2026 meeting minutes

The Parks, Recreation & Libraries Advisory Board discussed playground upgrade concepts for Friendship Park, with members expressing preferences for the first and second concepts over the third, and recommending against sand and the belt system. The board also approved the April 8, 2026 meeting minutes (7-0) and received updates on park projects and National Parks & Recreation Month. No formal decisions were made on the playground; it was a discussion item.

• Approved April 8, 2026 meeting minutes (7-0)
• Discussed Friendship Park playground concepts; board preferred first and second concepts over third
• Board recommended against sand surface and belt system in playground design
• Received updates on Dessie Lorenz Park, Donatela Park, and Friendship Park dog park improvements
• Heard update on National Parks & Recreation Month activities for July
• Conducted SWOT analysis for department strategic planning

Art Committee

The Municipal Art Committee will review the Senior Art Scholarship Contest and discuss new installations at the Civic Center Art Gallery and Seeds for Growth. The body will also consider a proposal to use Public Art Funds for utility box wraps featuring Blank Canvas Contest winners.

• Proposal to use Public Art Funds for Blank Canvas Contest utility box wraps
• Call to Artists for Donatella Park, South Avondale Public Safety Facility, and Visitor and Conference Center Fountain
• Discussion of new installation at the Civic Center Art Gallery
• Discussion of Seeds for Growth unveiling
• Recap of the Senior Art Scholarship Contest

City Council

The Alamar Community Facilities District Board and City Council will meet to discuss fiscal year 2027 budgets and tax levies. The Council is also considering several economic development, public safety, and infrastructure bond items.

• Alamar CFD: Authorization of General Obligation Bonds not to exceed $4,000,000
• Economic Development Agreement: Upgrades to Avondale Automall Pylon Sign up to $150,000
• Resolution 1039-0626: Intergovernmental Agreement with City of Goodyear for Senior Services ($189,000)
• Ordinance 2017-0626: Sale and issuance of City of Avondale General Obligation Bonds, Series 2026
• Resolution 1040-0626: MOU with United States Secret Service for police training and technology

The City Council adopted the Fiscal Year 2027 final budget and tax levy, approved the sale of General Obligation bonds for parks and recreation projects, and authorized multiple intergovernmental agreements and resolutions.

• Adopted FY2027 final budget ($514.3M) and tax levy (no increase)
• Approved sale of General Obligation bonds, Series 2026
• Authorized $150,000 for Pylon Sign upgrades (Avondale Automall)
• Adopted Pension Funding Policy for FY2027
• Designated Chief Fiscal Officer for Annual Expenditure Limitation Report
• Adopted IGA for West Valley Mobile Field Force Response Team
• Adopted IGA with Goodyear for Senior Services ($189,000)
• Adopted MOU with U.S. Secret Service for fraud investigation training

Alamar (Lakin) CFD Board

The Alamar Community Facilities District Board will hold a public hearing on the proposed FY2027 budget and property tax levy, and consider a resolution to issue up to $4 million in general obligation bonds for infrastructure projects. A special meeting immediately following will adopt the final budget and set the property tax levy.

• Public hearing on proposed FY2027 budget and property tax levy (discussion only)
• Public hearing and resolution to authorize sale of up to $4,000,000 in Series 2026 general obligation bonds
• Consideration of resolution adopting final FY2027 budget
• Consideration of resolution setting the property tax levy for FY2027
• Approval of May 4, 2026 meeting minutes

Sustainability Commission

The Avondale Sustainability Commission will vote on new Chair and Vice Chair positions, consider approving the March 25 meeting minutes, and receive a presentation on a Lithium-ion Battery Drop Off Grant funded by ADEQ. The commission will also discuss general sustainability updates.

• Approval of March 25, 2026 meeting minutes
• Presentation on Lithium-ion Battery Drop Off Grant (ADEQ-funded)
• Discussion of sustainability updates in Avondale
• Election of Chair and Vice Chair positions
• Opportunity for unscheduled public appearances

The Commission approved the previous meeting's minutes and re-elected its leadership. Staff provided updates on a lithium-ion battery recycling grant and the status of the Mill Bin program.

• Approved March 25, 2026, meeting minutes (7-0)
• Re-elected Ben Ruoti as Chairman (7-0)
• Re-elected Diana Estrada as Vice Chairperson (7-0)

Planning Commission

The Avondale Planning Commission will not hold its regular meeting on May 20, 2026. This notice is filed for records purposes only; no meeting agenda or decisions are associated with this date.

The Avondale Planning Commission did not hold its regular meeting on May 20, 2026. The notice states the meeting was cancelled for records purposes only, and no minutes will be filed. No substantive decisions were made.

• No decisions: meeting was cancelled, no actions taken.

Art Committee

The Avondale Municipal Art Committee will discuss several ongoing public art initiatives, including a recap of the Senior Art Scholarship Contest, details on a new Civic Center Art Gallery installation, and an unveiling of 'Seeds for Growth'. They will also review current Call to Artists opportunities for Donatella Park, the South Avondale Public Safety Facility, and the Visitor and Conference Center Fountain. A key discussion item is a proposal to use Public Art Funds for utility box wraps featuring artwork from Blank Canvas Contest winners. The committee will also consider approval of previous meeting minutes.

• Approval of February 12, 2026 and March 24, 2026 meeting minutes
• Recap of Senior Art Scholarship Contest
• Details on new installment at Civic Center Art Gallery
• Unveiling of 'Seeds for Growth' public art
• Proposal to use Public Art Funds for utility box wraps from Blank Canvas winners

City Council

The Council will consider consent items including a roadway widening project on Lower Buckeye Road, emergency vehicle preemption systems at three I-10 intersections, and a $840,276 street sweeper grant. Also scheduled are proclamations for Mental Health Awareness Month, Water Safety Month, and Public Works Week, plus an executive session to discuss the City Attorney's salary. Most action items are routine and expected to pass as a single consent vote.

• Lower Buckeye Road widening from Litchfield Road to 107th Avenue via IGA with ADOT
• Emergency Vehicle Preemption systems at I-10 & Dysart Road, 107th Ave, and 99th Ave
• $840,276 PM-10 street sweeper grant from Maricopa Association of Governments
• Liquor license recommendation for Game-On Golf & Lounge (645 N Avondale Blvd)
• Amended IGA for West Valley Sex Trafficking Task Force continuation

The City Council unanimously approved a consent agenda including a roadway widening project and several liquor license recommendations. The council also accepted grant funding for street sweepers and authorized agreements for emergency vehicle systems and workforce services.

• Adopted Resolution 1031-0526 for Lower Buckeye Road widening from Litchfield Road to 107th Avenue (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution 1032-0526 for Emergency Vehicle Preemption systems at I-10 and Dysart Road, 107th Avenue, and 99th Avenue (7-0)
• Accepted up to $840,276 in grant funding for two replacement street sweepers via Resolution 1035-0526 (7-0)
• Recommended approval of liquor licenses for Game-On Golf & Lounge, Thai Orchid Garden, and Gyros and More (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution 1033-0526 to continue operations for the West Valley Sex Trafficking Task Force (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution 1034-0526 for Maricopa County workforce development services (7-0)
• Approved April 20, 2026, meeting minutes (7-0)

City Council Subcommittee

The Council Subcommittee on Boards, Commissions, and Committees will review and consider approval of the February 2, 2026 meeting minutes. The subcommittee will also recommend appointments, schedule interviews, or continue recruitment for the Judicial Advisory Board, Neighborhood and Family Services Commission, Parks, Recreation & Libraries Advisory Board, and Planning Commission.

• Approval of February 2, 2026 meeting minutes
• Judicial Advisory Board appointment recruitment
• Neighborhood and Family Services Commission appointment recruitment
• Parks, Recreation & Libraries Advisory Board appointment recruitment
• Planning Commission appointment recruitment

Judicial Advisory Board

The Judicial Advisory Board will interview the Hon. Judge Craig L. Jennings and then recess into executive session to discuss his reappointment as Presiding Judge of the Avondale City Court. Following the closed session, the board will hold a public vote to recommend his reappointment to the City Council. The board will also consider approval of prior meeting minutes and discuss the upcoming meeting schedule.

• Interview of Hon. Judge Craig L. Jennings for reappointment as Presiding Judge
• Executive session to discuss Judge Jennings' reappointment
• Public vote to recommend Judge Jennings' reappointment to City Council
• Approval of April 27, 2026 meeting minutes
• Discussion of upcoming meeting calendar

Audit Committee

The Audit Committee will discuss the Citywide Risk Assessment and vote on recommending the proposed Annual Audit Plan for fiscal year 2026/2027. The external auditor will provide an update on the Annual Consolidated Financial Report, and the City Auditor will present closed audits, ongoing projects, and end-of-year accomplishments.

• Approval of February 23, 2026, meeting minutes
• External auditor update on Annual Consolidated Financial Report
• Discussion of audits closed in the current quarter under FY2026 Audit Plan
• Status report on ongoing FY2026 Audit Plan projects
• Recommendation to approve the FY2026/2027 Annual Audit Plan based on Citywide Risk Assessment

Sustainability Commission

The Avondale Sustainability Commission will hold a special meeting to discuss and review the scoring rubrics for the Green for Good Grant Program. This item is for discussion only, and no decisions or votes are scheduled. The meeting includes standard procedural items such as call to order and roll call.

• Review and discussion of scoring rubrics for Green for Good Grant applications (discussion only)

The Commission reviewed the highest scored applications for the Green for Good Grant. Members voted to determine which applications were awarded funds and the specific award amounts.

• Awarded funds to top-scoring Green for Good Grant applications

City Council

The City Council will consider adopting the FY2027 tentative budget and calling a special bond election for November 3, 2026. Other items include a rezoning for Habitat for Humanity in Historic Avondale, approval of water and wastewater revenue obligations for capital projects, and a city manager contract amendment. The meeting also includes proclamations and updates.

• Resolution 1030-0526 ordering a special bond election on November 3, 2026
• Resolution 1029-0526 adopting the FY2027 tentative budget and expenditure limitation
• Public hearing for Habitat for Humanity rezoning (0.16 acres near East Hill Drive and North 5th Street) to allow two duplexes
• Ordinance 2012-0526 approving wastewater revenue obligations for Charles M. Wolf Water Reclamation Facility expansion
• Amendment to City Manager Ron Corbin's employment agreement

The City Council heard public comments regarding an April 17 fatality of a child near 121st Lane and Lower Buckeye Road, with residents urging speed reduction, crosswalks, and lighting improvements. Mayor Pineda expressed empathy and stated engineering studies would be conducted. No official decisions or votes were taken during the meeting.

• No substantive actions were voted on; all agenda items were proclamations or discussion-only.

Alamar (Lakin) CFD Board

The Alamar Community Facilities District Board will consider adopting CFD Resolution 1-2026, which sets the tentative budget for fiscal year 2026-2027. The board will also vote to approve the minutes from its December 15, 2025 meeting.

• Adoption of CFD Resolution 1-2026 for the FY2026-2027 tentative budget
• Approval of December 15, 2025 meeting minutes

The Alamar Community Facilities District Board unanimously approved CFD Resolution 1-2026, adopting the tentative fiscal year 2026-2027 budget. The budget sets a primary property tax rate of $0.30 per $100 assessed valuation for maintenance and operations and a secondary rate of $3.85 per $100 for debt service on a planned bond issuance. The board also approved the consent agenda, including minutes from December 15, 2025. A public hearing for final budget adoption is scheduled for June 1, 2026.

• Approved CFD Resolution 1-2026 adopting tentative FY2027 budget (7-0)
• Set primary property tax rate at $0.30 per $100 assessed valuation
• Set secondary property tax rate at $3.85 per $100 assessed valuation for debt service
• Approved consent agenda including December 15, 2025 meeting minutes (7-0)
• Scheduled public hearing on final budget adoption for June 1, 2026