Avondale, AZ

City Council

The Avondale City Council meets Monday, October 5, 2026, to consider routine consent items and one resolution. On the regular agenda, the council will consider adopting Resolution 1068-1026, which would adopt the 2026 Integrated Utility Master Plan. Consent items include approving September 14, 2026 meeting minutes, quarterly budget transfers, and the Fiscal Year 2027 Contingency Audit Plan. The meeting also includes presentations on the November 3, 2026 general election, student recognition, and proclamations for Breast Cancer Awareness Month and Domestic Violence Awareness Month.

• Resolution 1068-1026: adoption of the 2026 Integrated Utility Master Plan (IUMP)
• Quarterly budget transfers per attached Exhibit A, including increased award authority for projects
• Adoption of the Fiscal Year 2027 Contingency Audit Plan
• Approval of September 14, 2026 City Council meeting minutes
• Presentation on the 2026 General Election to be held November 3, 2026

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City Council Subcommittee

The Council Subcommittee on Boards, Commissions, and Committees will consider approving the May 11, 2026, meeting minutes. The body will also discuss appointments, interviews, or recruitment for various boards and commissions.

• Approval of May 11, 2026, meeting minutes
• Appointments for the Planning Commission
• Appointments for the Municipal Art Committee
• Various reappointments

City Council

The Avondale City Council regular meeting includes a consent agenda with two action items: approving the August 31, 2026 meeting minutes and recommending approval of a Series 12 (Restaurant) liquor license for Coldwater Springs Golf Club. The meeting also features employee introductions, a Fire Prevention Week proclamation, and public appearances. Most items are routine or ceremonial.

• Series 12 (Restaurant) liquor license application by Andrea Lewkowitz for Coldwater Springs Golf Club, 100 North Clubhouse Drive
• Approval of August 31, 2026 City Council meeting minutes
• Proclamation recognizing October 4-10, 2026 as Fire Prevention Week
• Employee announcements including promotions in City Clerk's Office, City Manager's Office, and Finance & Budget Department

Neighborhood & Family Services Commission

The Neighborhood and Family Services Commission will hold a regular meeting with items including approval of June 24, 2026 minutes, a presentation from Parks & Recreation, and a request to reschedule the December 23, 2026 meeting to November 4, 2026. The meeting is largely procedural with discussion items on future agenda topics and announcements.

• Approval of June 24, 2026 meeting minutes
• Presentation from Parks, Recreation & Libraries Assistant Director Stacy Swainston
• Request to reschedule December 23, 2026 meeting to November 4, 2026

Sustainability Commission

The Avondale Sustainability Commission will receive a presentation on Colorado River water cuts and Avondale's position, discuss sustainability updates, and consider approving the July 22, 2026 meeting minutes. The meeting is open to public comment via online request.

• Presentation on Colorado River water cuts and Avondale's position
• Discussion of sustainability updates (no action)
• Approval of July 22, 2026 meeting minutes

Employee Benefit Trust Board

The Avondale Employee Benefit Trust Board will consider ratifying formal delegation of administrative, claims, settlement, and investment authorities to City staff and contracted administrators, with the Board retaining ultimate responsibility. The agenda also includes an overview of the City of Avondale health plan and selection of a Chair and Vice Chair.

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

Planning Commission

The Avondale Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a major amendment to the Avondale Commons Planned Area Development, which would remove Stipulation No. 2 from the original rezone ordinance. The stipulation relates to commercial construction and the timing of multi-family residential development. The Commission will forward a recommendation to City Council. The agenda also includes training on Open Meeting Law and approval of prior minutes.

• Public hearing on Avondale Commons major PAD amendment (PL-26-0210), 25.23 acres at northwest corner of Avondale Boulevard and McDowell Road
• Request to remove Stipulation No. 2 from Ordinance 2052-0921 regarding commercial construction and multi-family residential timing
• Training on Open Meeting Law for board and commission members
• Approval of August 19, 2026 Planning Commission minutes

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings regarding land use amendments and rezonings for a municipal operations warehouse and Central Avenue properties. The meeting also includes discussions on school resource officer agreements and the creation of a domestic partnership registry.

• Rezone 325 and 335 N Central Avenue from Community Commercial to Urban Residential
• Amend General Plan and rezone 9.03 acres at Lower Buckeye Road and 4th Street for a municipal warehouse
• Establish HAWK Signal on Lower Buckeye project with a $60,000 budget transfer and $110,000 award authority
• Create a Domestic Partnership Registry via Ordinance 2041-0926
• Approve intergovernmental agreements for School Resource Officers at Estrella, La Joya, Westview, and West Point high schools

Audit Committee

The Avondale Audit Committee is meeting to discuss audit-related updates and consider approving the FY2027 Contingency Audit Plan. Items include an external auditor update, a status report on ongoing audits, a discussion of audits closed this quarter, and a summary of the City Auditor's FY2026 activities. The committee will also hold an executive session to discuss the information technology general controls audit report.

• Consider approval of May 11, 2026 meeting minutes
• External auditor update on Annual Consolidated Financial Report
• Overview of ongoing FY2027 Audit Plan projects
• Executive session on IT general controls audit report (A.R.S. § 38-431.03(A)(9))
• Recommend approval of proposed FY2027 Contingency Audit Plan

City Council

The Avondale City Council will consider several routine items on the consent agenda, including amendments to firefighter and personnel policies, a housing maintenance agreement, and utility easements. On the regular agenda, they will vote on an ordinance updating traffic code for electric-driven devices and receive a presentation on water system fluoridation for discussion only.

• Ordinance 2037-0826: amends traffic code for electric-driven devices (e-scooters, etc.)
• Water system fluoridation presentation (discussion only)
• Agreement with A New Leaf for Family Bridge Housing maintenance and operations
• Ordinance 2032-0826: tower lease amendment with Verizon Wireless (ATC Site 420051, Coldwater Springs)
• Ordinances 2033-2036-0826: utility easements to Arizona Public Service for Fire Station 171

The Avondale City Council voted 7-0 to adopt Ordinance 2037-0826, adding rules for electric-driven devices such as e-bikes and e-scooters, including speed limits, equipment requirements, and age restrictions. Two amendments passed first: lowering the minimum e-scooter age from 12 to 11 (4-3) and removing the closed-toe shoe requirement (7-0). The Council also approved a 7-0 consent agenda covering firefighter MOU changes, personnel policy resolutions, a Family Bridge Homes operations agreement, a Verizon tower lease amendment, and APS utility easements for Fire Station 171. A fluoride presentation was discussion-only with no formal action; the Council consensus was that fluoridation was not a priority at this time.

• Adopted Ordinance 2037-0826 regulating e-bikes, e-scooters and other electric-driven devices (7-0)
• Amended ordinance to lower minimum e-scooter age from 12 to 11 (4-3)
• Amended ordinance to remove closed-toe shoe requirement for riders (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda including firefighter MOU amendment, Resolutions 1062-0826 and 1063-0826, A New Leaf Family Bridge Homes agreement, Ordinance 2032-0826 Verizon tower lease amendment, and Ordinances 2033-0826 through 2036-0826 APS easements for Fire Station 171 (7-0)
• No formal action taken on water fluoridation; discussion only, consensus that it was not a priority at this time
• Adjourned the regular meeting (7-0)

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)

The City Council approved the 2027 meeting schedule and various contract amendments, including increased funding for Senior Services. The Council also adopted ordinances regarding irrigation and utility easements.

• Approved 2027 City Council Meeting Schedule
• Approved Second Amendment to FY26 Area Agency on Aging contract adding $103,998 in funding
• Approved $5 Vehicle Lease Agreement for FY27
• Accepted Waiver of Setbacks for Noise, Odor and Aesthetics from Vulcan Lands, Inc.
• Adopted Ordinance 2030-0826 granting irrigation easement to SRP
• Adopted Ordinance 2031-0826 for utility easement and abandonment of 111th Avenue right-of-way
• Approved previous meeting minutes from June, July, and August 2026

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

The Planning Commission recommended approval of a Minor General Plan Amendment and a rezone for about 9.03 acres at the northeast corner of Lower Buckeye Road and 4th Street, to allow a City municipal operations warehouse. Both items passed 4 to 0, with three commissioners excused. The Commission also recommended approval, 4 to 0, of a rezone of two vacant parcels at 323 and 335 North Central Avenue from Community Commercial (C-2) and R1-6 to a unified R1-6 Urban Residential district. All three items now go forward as recommendations; the minutes record no final council action.

• Recommended approval of Minor General Plan Amendment PL-25-0263, changing land use from Industrial to Public / Civic (4-0)
• Recommended approval of rezone PL-25-0264 from R1-6 to Planned Area Development (PAD), subject to two conditions of approval (4-0)
• Recommended approval of rezone PL-25-0015 at 323 and 335 North Central Avenue to unified R1-6 Urban Residential, subject to two conditions of approval (4-0)
• Approved the April 15, 2026 Planning Commission meeting minutes (4-0)
• Adjourned the meeting at 6:25 p.m. (4-0)

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)

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

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

The Avondale City Council held a special meeting on August 10, 2026, and approved its consent agenda 4-0, adopting Resolution 1061-0826 to canvass the results of the July 21, 2026 Primary Election. The council also authorized the Mayor or City Manager, City Attorney, and City Clerk to execute the necessary documents. No other substantive business was recorded; the meeting adjourned at 5:35 p.m. Three councilmembers were absent (excused).

• Approved consent agenda (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution 1061-0826 canvassing July 21, 2026 Primary Election results (4-0)
• Authorized Mayor or City Manager, City Attorney, and City Clerk to execute related documents
• Adjourned meeting (4-0)

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

The Avondale City Council approved its entire consent agenda 7-0, including Resolution 1058-0726 adopting Fiscal Year 2027 fee changes and Resolution 1059-0726 accepting a $163,000 Arizona 911 grant for FY27. It also approved $200,000 in Contributions Assistance Program funding recommendations, a quarterly budget transfer, an animal care agreement with Maricopa County, and a Series 7 liquor license for Element Nail Bar. During unscheduled public appearances, one resident raised concerns about the City's use of flock cameras, and Mayor Pineda directed staff to contact the resident. The meeting adjourned at 5:42 p.m.

• Approved consent agenda in one motion (7-0)
• Recommended approval of Series 7 beer and wine bar liquor license for Element Nail Bar, 10665 West Indian School Road #G
• Approved quarterly budget transfers and increased project award authority
• Approved $200,000 Contributions Assistance Program FY2026-2027 funding recommendations
• Adopted Resolution 1058-0726 approving FY2027 proposed fee changes
• Adopted Resolution 1059-0726 accepting $163,000 AZ 911 Grant Program funding for FY2027
• Adopted Resolution 1060-0726 accepting IGA with Maricopa County Animal Care and Control for stray dog and cat impoundment and sheltering
• Adjourned regular meeting (7-0)

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

The Avondale City Council adopted the 2025 Transportation Master Plan Update, a long-range multimodal plan through 2050, on a unanimous 7-0 vote. The council also approved a five-year intergovernmental agreement with the City of Phoenix for processing recyclable materials, and approved a large consent agenda covering settlements, employment agreements, grants, easements, and code amendments. Solid waste violation fees and FY2027 fee changes were presented for discussion only; the fee changes are scheduled for action at the July 13, 2026 meeting.

• Adopted Resolution 1057-0726, the 2025 Transportation Master Plan Update (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution 1053-0726, five-year IGA with Phoenix for recycling processing (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda items 4a-4j and 4l-4u, excluding item 4k (7-0)
• Approved $125,000 settlement agreement for the claim of Michael Pullem
• Approved employment agreements with Presiding Judge Craig L. Jennings, City Manager Ron Corbin, City Auditor Barbara Coppage, and City Attorney Nicholle Harris
• Approved utility assistance agreement with Arizona Community Action Association dba Wildfire, grant not to exceed $73,509 for July 1, 2026-June 30, 2027
• Adopted Resolution 1054-0726, First Things First FY2027 grant renewal of $300,000
• Adopted Ordinance 2021-0726 adopting the 2024 International Fire Code with Avondale amendments

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

The Avondale City Council held a work session on June 22, 2026, and took no substantive votes on the items presented. Staff presented a draft ordinance regulating electric-driven cycles (e-bikes and e-scooters) and sought Council direction; no adoption vote was recorded. The Council also received updates on the city website redesign, the City Charter amendment process, invocations at meetings, and how future agenda items are added. The only recorded vote was a unanimous 7-0 motion to adjourn.

• No vote taken on proposed e-bike/e-scooter ordinance; staff sought Council direction only
• No decision on City Charter amendment process; staff requested Council direction on next steps
• No decision on invocation policy; staff to draft options for a future work session
• No decision on future agenda item procedures; staff to return after summer break with proposed next steps
• Adjourned the meeting (7-0)

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

The Municipal Art Committee approved the use of Public Art Funds for utility box wraps based on Blank Canvas Contest winners. They also approved the February and March meeting minutes. Other agenda items were discussion-only, including recaps of the Senior Art Scholarship Contest, a new gallery installation, and the Seeds for Growth unveiling.

• Approved use of Public Art Funds for utility box wraps (4-0)
• Approved February 12, 2026 and March 24, 2026 meeting minutes (4-0)

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