Avondale, Arizona
Upcoming
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
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.Upcoming Event Notices (Possible Quorum)
This notice lists events where a possible quorum of Avondale City Council or board members may be present. No official action will be taken at these events. The list includes community celebrations, groundbreakings, ribbon cuttings, and neighborhood meetings.
- Prime Data Center Groundbreaking on May 21 at 3700 S Avondale Blvd
- Neighborhood meeting for PL 25-0263/0264 COA Operations Warehouse on June 30
- Neighborhood meeting for PL 25-0015 Central Avenue on June 29
- Marketplace at Tres Rios Groundbreaking on Feb 24
- Donatela Park Groundbreaking on March 2
Recent meetings
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
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
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
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
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
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
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)
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
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
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)
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
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.
Judicial Advisory Board
The Judicial Advisory Board will meet online to finalize interview questions for the reappointment process. The board will also consider the approval of minutes from the February 23, 2026, meeting and discuss the upcoming meeting schedule.
- Approval of February 23, 2026, meeting minutes
- Finalization of interview questions for the reappointment process
- Discussion of the upcoming meeting schedule
The Avondale Judicial Advisory Board met and unanimously approved the minutes of the prior meeting and finalized interview questions. The board also scheduled an interview with the Honorable Judge Jennings for May 11, 2026, at 6:00 p.m.
- Approved prior meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Approved interview questions (unanimous)
- Scheduled interview with Judge Jennings for May 11, 2026, at 6:00 p.m.
City Council
The City Council will hold public hearings on three residential development projects and a General Plan amendment. The body will also consider a legal settlement and review the proposed fiscal year 2027 budget.
- Proposed $250,000 settlement for the claim of Charles Montoya
- Public hearing for 99-unit residential project at 12104 W. Van Buren Street (Cerro Vista)
- Public hearing for 291-unit duplex project south of Dysart Road and Van Buren Street (Rosilian Villas)
- License Agreement with U.S. Department of Energy Western Area Power Administration
- Discussion of the City Manager's recommended budget for fiscal year 2027
The City Council approved a $250,000 settlement for the claim of Charles Montoya. Other actions included approving quarterly budget transfers, a lease amendment for the Southwest Family Advocacy Center, and a license agreement with the Western Area Power Administration.
- Approved $250,000 settlement for Charles Montoya (7-0)
- Approved quarterly budget transfers (7-0)
- Approved Third Amendment to lease agreement with BFI Pebble Creek, LLC for Southwest Family Advocacy Center (7-0)
- Authorized License Agreement with Western Area Power Administration (WAPA) (7-0)
- Approved motion to recess into Executive Session for legal advice on Charles Montoya v. City of Avondale (7-0)
Planning Commission
The Avondale Planning Commission holds a public hearing to consider a request by Habitat for Humanity of Central Arizona to apply the Historic Avondale Infill Overlay (HAIO) to a 0.16-acre site near the northwest corner of East Hill Drive and North 5th Street. If approved, the development standards would be modified to allow two duplex buildings, totaling four dwelling units. The Commission will forward a recommendation to City Council.
- Public hearing on Habitat for Humanity's request to rezone 0.16 acres from Multi-Family Residential (R-4) to Historic Avondale Infill Overlay (HAIO) for a two-duplex, four-unit development near East Hill Drive and North 5th Street.
Parks, Recreation & Libraries Advisory Board
This meeting includes staff announcements of the 2026 Avondale Public Library Bookmark Design Contest winners and a recap of the Tres Rios Nature Festival. The board will also consider approving February meeting minutes and selecting a representative for the Statement of Concern Review Committee. The agenda is largely procedural with no major policy or budget decisions.
- Announcement of 2026 Avondale Public Library Bookmark Design Contest winners
- Selection of a representative for the Statement of Concern Review Committee
- Approval of February 11, 2026, meeting minutes
- Staff recap of the Tres Rios Nature Festival (February 28–March 1, 2026)
The Board approved the February 11, 2026, meeting minutes and selected a representative for the Statement of Concern Review Committee. Staff provided recaps of the 2026 Bookmark Design Contest and the Tres Rios Nature Festival.
- Approved February 11th, 2026, meeting minutes (4-0)
- Appointed Patti Nielson to the Statement of Concern Review Committee (4-0)
Judicial Advisory Board
The Avondale Judicial Advisory Board will hold a procedural online meeting to approve past minutes and finalize interview questions for the judge reappointment process. The board will also discuss survey results and advertisement efforts for disciplinary inquiries. No financial decisions or rezonings are on the agenda.
- Approval of February 23, 2026 meeting minutes
- Review of survey results (discussion only)
- Finalize interview questions for reappointment process
- Update on advertisement and disciplinary inquiry materials
City Council
The City Council will consider updates to the Zoning Ordinance to align with state law and improve administrative procedures. The body will also discuss the city's water resources portfolio and a fire apparatus agreement with multiple regional cities and districts.
- Public hearing and Ordinance 2009-0426 regarding Zoning Ordinance text amendments
- Resolution 1025-0426 to approve an Intergovernmental Agreement for fire apparatus use with Arizona Fire & Medical Authority and other cities
- Water resources update regarding the city's water portfolio and future planning
- Executive session to discuss a lease agreement for the Southwest Family Advocacy Center
- Proclamations for National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week, Month of the Military Child, and National Library Week
The City Council unanimously approved Ordinance 2009-0426, amending the zoning code to require administrative approval of all site plan and design review applications, aligning with state law HB 2447. The consent agenda was also approved, including a resolution authorizing an intergovernmental agreement for use of fire apparatus among multiple agencies. A water resources update was presented for discussion only, detailing Avondale's water portfolio and drought conditions.
- Adopted Ordinance 2009-0426 amending zoning code for administrative site plan approvals (7-0)
- Approved Resolution 1025-0426 authorizing fire apparatus IGA with multiple cities and fire districts (7-0, consent)
- Approved minutes from February 18, 2026 special meeting (7-0, consent)