Avondale public meetings in 2022

.Upcoming Event Notices (Possible Quorum)

This document is a notice that a quorum of the City Council or board members may be present at a social event. No official action will be taken.

• Senior Services New Year’s Party on December 28, 2022, at the Avondale Resource Center

Youth Advisory Commission

The Avondale Youth Advisory Commission meeting scheduled for December 26, 2022, has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for January 09, 2023.

.Upcoming Event Notices (Possible Quorum)

This document is a notice that a quorum of the City Council or board members may be present at several community events. The notice states that no official action will be taken at these events.

• Tres Rios Clean-Up at Tres Rios Wildlife Reservoir
• Southwest Family Advocacy Center Winter Wonderland Event
• Mercy House Christmas Outreach
• Deck the Halls Event at Avondale Civic Center Campus

Art Committee

The Regular Meeting of the Art Committee scheduled for December 21, 2022, will not be held. The meeting has been rescheduled to January 17, 2023.

.Upcoming Event Notices (Possible Quorum)

This document is a notice that a quorum of the City Council or various boards may be present at several community events. The notice states that no official action will be taken at these events.

• Neighborhood Meeting: Indian School/Dysart Rd. Development on Dec. 13
• Hometown Holiday Event on Dec. 9
• Shop with A Cop on Dec. 10
• Cashion Has Heart Christmas Toy Giveaway on Dec. 10
• Fire Apparatus Welcome Event on Dec. 15

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings regarding a proposed 78-gross acre development. The body will consider a general plan amendment and a rezoning request to allow a data center and employment uses.

• Minor General Plan Amendment for Hermosa Ranch Technology Campus- South to change land use from Medium Density Residential to Business Park
• Rezoning of approximately 78 gross acres from Diamond P Ranch PAD to Hermosa Ranch Technology Campus - South PAD for a data center

The Planning Commission approved a general plan amendment and rezoning for a 78-acre site to allow for a data center, private battery storage, and a substation. The project will include a closed-loop cooling system and a 10-foot multi-use trail along Avondale Boulevard.

• Approved Minor General Plan Amendment PL-22-0163 for Hermosa Ranch Technology Campus-South (6-0)
• Approved Rezoning Application PL-22-0166 for Hermosa Ranch Technology Campus-South, subject to eight conditions (6-0)
• Approved November 16, 2022, meeting minutes (6-0)

Parks, Recreation & Libraries Advisory Board

The Parks, Recreation & Libraries Advisory Board will review proposed changes to park and facility hours. The board will also consider naming options for a community center currently under renovation and a potential change to the board's 2023 meeting time.

• Proposed changes to park and facility hours
• Naming options for the community center being renovated
• Proposed change to the board meeting time for 2023

The Board approved a proposal to modify park and facility hours to align with neighboring cities and improve safety. They also approved the November 9, 2022, meeting minutes and changed the board's future meeting start time to 6:00 p.m.

• Approved modification of park and facility hours (5-0)
• Approved November 9, 2022 meeting minutes with corrections (5-0)
• Approved changing board meeting start time to 6:00 p.m. beginning January 2023
• Tabled decision on naming the renovated community center at Mountain View Park

Youth Advisory Commission

The Avondale Youth Advisory Commission is meeting to discuss criteria for National League Conference applications. The body will also finalize details for an open house and review volunteer opportunities.

• Criteria for National League Conference Applications
• Open House details
• Volunteer opportunities
• Collection of AYAC applications and parent signatures

The commission discussed logistics for an Open House on January 9, 2023, including digital flyers, decor, and table assignments. Members also identified volunteers for the Toys and More event on December 17.

• Scheduled Open House for January 9, 2023, from 5:30-7:00
• Assigned Washington DC Information table to Mariama and Rene
• Assigned General AYAC Information table to Max, Lee, and Tyler
• Assigned Community Service Information table to Eden and Elisabet
• Identified Lee Roseman, Tyler Cornforth, Rene Almanza, and Symorah Johnson as volunteers for Toys and More on December 17

City Council

The City Council is holding a special meeting to receive a financial update from city staff. The body will provide feedback on the FY2024 budget, though no formal action will be taken.

• Discussion and feedback on the FY2024 budget

The City Council held a special meeting to receive financial updates and provide feedback on the FY2024 budget. No formal actions or votes were taken regarding the budget or capital projects; the session was for discussion only.

• Adjourned meeting (7-0)

.Upcoming Event Notices (Possible Quorum)

This document is a quorum notice for upcoming events. No official action will be taken at these gatherings.

• Frosty Fest & Fine Arts Showcase at Agua Fria High School
• Westside Recreation Christmas Fundraiser at Atlantis Mariscos & Sushi
• Winterfest at Avondale Civic Center Complex
• Reception for Council Member Kilgore at Avondale City Hall Lobby
• Tolleson Civic Center Grand Opening

City Council

The City Council will consider a $2 million settlement for the claim of James Holland, Sr. and a multi-step proposal for the Three Rivers Ranch development, including annexation and rezoning. The meeting also includes appointments to the Planning Commission and Board of Adjustment.

• Settlement agreement and payment of $2,000,000 for the claim of James Holland, Sr.
• Three Rivers Ranch: proposed annexation of 196.89 acres and rezoning to Planned Area Development for 961 residential units
• Three Rivers Ranch: proposed Major General Plan Amendment for 193.98 acres west of Broadway Road and Dysart Road
• Intergovernmental Agreement with ADOT for citywide Emergency Vehicle Preemption
• Final Plat approval for Avondale Commons at McDowell Road and Avondale Boulevard

City Council approved the annexation, rezoning, and general plan amendment for the Three Rivers Ranch project, which will include 961 residential units. The Council also approved a $2 million settlement for the heirs of James Holland, Sr. and several intergovernmental agreements regarding emergency services.

• Approved $2,000,000 settlement agreement for heirs of James Holland, Sr. (6-0)
• Approved Three Rivers Ranch General Plan amendment for 961 residential units (6-0)
• Approved annexation of 196.89 acres for Three Rivers Ranch (6-0)
• Approved rezoning of 193.98 acres to Planned Area Development for Three Rivers Ranch (6-0)
• Approved Final Plat for Avondale Commons at McDowell Rd and Avondale Blvd (6-0)
• Adopted Resolution 1078-1222 for citywide Emergency Vehicle Preemption project (6-0)
• Adopted Resolution 1079-1222 for Regional Metropolitan Phoenix Fire Service Automatic Aid System (6-0)
• Appointed members to the Audit Committee, including Council Member Nielson and Max White (6-0)

.Upcoming Event Notices (Possible Quorum)

This document is a notice that a quorum of the Avondale City Council or board members may be present at a local event. The notice states that no official action will be taken.

• Modern Grind 2 Year Anniversary Celebration at 13044 W Rancho Santa Fe Blvd.

Youth Advisory Commission

The Avondale Youth Advisory Commission will meet to finalize plans for an open house. The meeting also includes discussing volunteer opportunities and collecting AYAC applications and parent signatures.

• Finalizing details for an Open House
• Discussion of volunteer opportunities
• Collection of AYAC forms, including applications and parent signatures

The commission assigned members to specific informational tables for an upcoming Open House. The body scheduled new member inductions for December 12, 2022, and designated volunteers for a December 17 event.

• Assigned Mariama Camara and Rene Almanza to National League Conference table
• Assigned Max White and Tyler Cornforth to AYAC Informational table
• Assigned Eden Davis and Elisabet Cortez to Global Youth Service Day table
• Scheduled inductions for Everett Taylor and Lee Roseman on 12.12.2022
• Designated Lee Roseman, Symorah Johnson, Tyler Cornforth, and Rene Almanza to volunteer for Toys and More on December 17

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings regarding the annexation, rezoning, and general plan amendment for the Three Rivers Ranch project. The body will also consider several liquor license applications and the acquisition of real property for the Well 26 Project.

• Proposed rezoning of 193.98 acres west of Broadway Road and Dysart Road for 961 residential units
• Liquor license requests for Main Event (10315 West McDowell Road), Festival Outfitter (7602 South Avondale Boulevard), and Sushi Love (1721 North Dysart Road)
• Ordinance 2063-1122 for real property acquisition south of I-10 for the Well 26 Project
• Ordinance 2062-1122 to abandon a public drainage easement north of McDowell Road and west of Avondale Boulevard
• Public hearing on proposed land use assumptions and infrastructure improvement plan for development impact fees

The City Council approved three liquor licenses and adopted ordinances for the abandonment of a drainage easement and the acquisition of real property for the Well 26 Project. Several items regarding the Three Rivers Ranch development were continued to December 5, 2022. The council also authorized updated banking and investing authority for city officials.

• Recommended approval of Series 6 liquor license for Main Event (6-0)
• Recommended approval of Series 10 liquor license for Festival Outfitter (6-0)
• Recommended approval of Series 12 liquor license for Sushi Love (6-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2062-1122 to abandon a public drainage easement (6-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2063-1122 to acquire real property for Well 26 Project (6-0)
• Adopted Resolution 1077-1122 authorizing banking and investing authority (6-0)
• Tabled Three Rivers Ranch General Plan Amendment, Annexation, and Rezoning to Dec 5, 2022 (6-0)

.Upcoming Event Notices (Possible Quorum)

This is a procedural notice regarding a possible quorum of Avondale City Council and board members at an upcoming event. No official action will be taken during the Family Fishing Derby on November 19, 2022.

• Family Fishing Derby at Festival Fields Park

.Upcoming Event Notices (Possible Quorum)

This is a procedural notice regarding upcoming community events where a quorum of Avondale City Council or board members may be present. No official action will be taken during these events.

• Veteran’s Day Fitness Run & Ceremony
• WeRide Grand Micro Transit Kick-Off Event
• Avondale Commons Ground Breaking
• Tap 2 Craft Beer & Wine Lounge Ribbon Cutting
• BLVD Parking Garage Ribbon Cutting

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings to consider two amendment requests for the Alamar Planned Area Development. Both requests are submitted by Brookfield Lakin LLC.

• Minor General Plan Amendment (PL-22-0067)
• Major Planned Area Development Amendment (PL-22-0089) for 1,130 acres
• Approval of September 21 and October 19, 2022 meeting minutes

The Planning Commission recommended approval for two applications to expand the Alamar Planned Area Development. The changes include adding 20 acres and 341 residential lots, as well as updating land use designations for a church parcel and a farm site.

• Recommended approval of General Plan Amendment PL-22-0067 to change a 10-acre church parcel to Medium Density Residential (4-0)
• Recommended approval of Major PAD Amendment PL-22-0089 to add 20 acres and 341 residential lots to Alamar (4-0)
• Approved meeting minutes from September 21, 2022 and October 19, 2022 (4-0)

Neighborhood & Family Services Commission

The regular meeting scheduled for November 16, 2022, was rescheduled to November 9, 2022. No meeting occurred on this date.

Youth Advisory Commission

The Avondale Youth Advisory Commission is meeting to induct new members and brainstorm for an open house. The group will also practice a presentation intended for the Mayor and Council.

• New member inductions
• Practice for presentation to Mayor and Council
• Open house brainstorming
• Discussion of volunteer opportunities

The commission inducted three new members and practiced a presentation for the Mayor and Council. Members brainstormed for an upcoming Open House, with task assignments scheduled for the next meeting.

• Inducted Trinity Lauer, Max White, and Amir Gill as official voting members
• Distributed parent/guardian permission slips to required members

.Upcoming Event Notices (Possible Quorum)

This document is a quorum notice for various events. It states that no official action will be taken at these gatherings.

• Donnie Hale Park Grand Re-Opening at 10857 W 4th St.
• Ike’s Love & Sandwiches Grand Opening at 13070 W Rancho Santa Fe Blvd
• NASCAR Championship Race at Phoenix Raceway
• Citizen Police Academy Graduation at Avondale Visitor & Conference Center
• Veteran’s Day Fitness Run & Ceremony at 3000 N Dysart Rd

Neighborhood & Family Services Commission

The Neighborhood and Family Services Commission will meet to review previous meeting minutes. Staff will provide updates on the activities of the Youth Services & Community Engagement and Homeless Services divisions.

• Review and approval of August 31, 2022 meeting minutes
• Youth Services & Community Engagement update
• Homeless Services update

Parks, Recreation & Libraries Advisory Board

The Parks, Recreation & Libraries Advisory Board will meet to discuss a draft Active Transportation Plan and receive updates on recreation, special events, and parks projects. The board will also review observations regarding Donnie Hale Park.

• Presentation of draft Active Transportation Plan
• Board park observations for Donnie Hale Park
• Recreation and special events update
• Parks and projects update

The board approved the minutes from the October 12, 2022 meeting. The session primarily consisted of staff presentations regarding the Active Transportation Plan, park observations, and project updates.

• Approved October 12, 2022 meeting minutes (4-0)

City Council

The City Council will decide on updates to the pay scale for police recruits, officers, sergeants, and lieutenants. The body will also consider several land annexations, a final plat application, and a development agreement.

• Proposed pay scale changes for police recruits, officers, sergeants, and lieutenants effective January 9, 2023
• Public hearing for the annexation of approximately 196.89 acres west of Broadway Road and Dysart
• Development Agreement with McDonald's Real Estate Company for underground retention basin cost reimbursement
• Final Plat application for Ascend Avondale at the southeast corner of Dysart and Indian School roads
• Annexation request for 18.9 acres west of 107th Avenue and McDowell Road

City Council approved a restructured pay scale for police recruits, officers, sergeants, and lieutenants effective November 28, 2022. The council also approved several land annexations, a final plat for Ascend Avondale, and a development agreement with McDonald's Real Estate Company.

• Approved new Police Officers’ Pay Scale effective Nov 28, 2022 (6-0)
• Approved Final Plat for Ascend Avondale at Dysart and Indian School roads (6-0)
• Approved annexation process for 18.9 acres at 107th Ave and McDowell Road (6-0)
• Adopted Resolution 1075-1122 for McDonald's Real Estate Company development agreement (6-0)
• Recommended approval of Series 6 liquor license for Club Santa Fe (6-0)
• Approved Oct 3 and Oct 17, 2022 meeting minutes (6-0)

Planning Commission

The City Council and Planning Commission are meeting for a work session regarding the General Plan Update. City staff and consultants from Michael Baker International will seek guidance and direction for updates to the General Plan 2030 document.

• General Plan 2030 update work session

The joint session served as an overview of the General Plan update process to provide guidance on the city's future growth and development. No formal legislative actions were taken; the session focused on discussion regarding land use, population projections, and housing mix.

• Adjourned meeting (11-0)

.Upcoming Event Notices (Possible Quorum)

This document is a notice that a quorum of the City Council or board members may be present at several events. The notice states that no official action will be taken at these gatherings.

• Best of the West (October 27)
• Household Hazardous Waste Drop Off Event (October 29)
• Dia De Los Muertos (October 29)
• Donnie Hale Park Grand Re-Opening (November 3)

.Upcoming Event Notices (Possible Quorum)

This document is a quorum notice for upcoming events. No official action will be taken at these gatherings.

• Tres Rios Cleanup at 7602 Jimmie Johnson Dr
• Lakin Prep Academy Plate Signing at 12050 W Broadway Rd.
• Leo’s Tacos & Burritos Ribbon Cutting at 10277 W McDowell Rd.

Sustainability Commission

The Sustainability Commission will meet to discuss goals for 2023 and receive a sustainability update. The agenda includes a presentation regarding the development plan for the area south of the Estrella Mountains.

• Presentation on Development Plan for South of the Estrella Mountains
• Discussion of Commission Goals for 2023
• Approval of August 31, 2022 Minutes

The Commission approved the minutes from August 31, 2022. Members received a presentation on development plans for the South Avondale Planning Area and discussed sustainability goals for 2023.

• Approved August 31, 2022, Meeting Minutes (unanimous)

Youth Advisory Commission

The Youth Advisory Commission is meeting to introduce the Youth and Community Engagement Coordinator and review an office presentation. The group will also discuss information and a presentation intended for the Mayor and City Council.

• Introduction of Youth and Community Engagement Coordinator
• Office Presentation
• Open House
• Discussion regarding presentation to Mayor and City Council

The Avondale Youth Advisory Commission held a regular meeting on October 24, 2022. The commission concluded officer elections and elected Symorah Johnson to an officer/historian position. They also discussed planning for an open house on December 12, 2022, and a presentation to the Mayor and Council scheduled for November 21, 2022. Minutes and attendance were approved.

• Elected Symorah Johnson as officer/historian
• Approved minutes and attendance

.Upcoming Event Notices (Possible Quorum)

This document is a quorum notice for upcoming events. It states that no official action will be taken at these gatherings.

• Billy Moore Days Carnival at DeConcini Park (Oct 13-14)
• No Boundaries Marketing Group Ribbon Cutting Business Mixer (Oct 14)
• Billy Moore Days Parade in Old Town Avondale (Oct 15)
• Billy Moore Days Fire Hose Frenzy and Street Festival on Western Ave (Oct 16)
• Cashion Neighborhood Civic Association Meeting at Mercy House (Oct 18)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings regarding a general plan amendment and rezoning for the Three Rivers Ranch project. The body will also discuss a draft of the city-initiated Active Transportation Plan.

• Major General Plan Amendment for Three Rivers Ranch (PL-22-0050) to change land use to Medium and Medium/High Density Residential
• Rezoning of 193.98 acres west of Broadway Road and Dysart Road from Rural Residential (RR-43) to Planned Area Development (PAD) (PL-22-0110)
• Proposed development of 530 single-family lots, 120 townhomes, and 311 multi-family apartment units
• Discussion of the draft Active Transportation Plan regarding walking, bicycling, and assistive mobility

The Avondale Planning Commission voted 4-2 to recommend approval of a Major General Plan Amendment for the Three Rivers Ranch development (PL-22-0050), but denied the accompanying rezoning to Planned Area Development (PL-22-0110) on a 3-3 tie vote. The 194-acre project would have included 961 residential units with single-family homes, townhouses, and apartments west of Broadway and Dysart Roads. Commissioners also received a presentation on the draft Active Transportation Plan identifying 240 projects over three time horizons.

• Recommended approval of Major Plan Amendment PL-22-0050 for Three Rivers Ranch (4-2)
• Denied rezoning to Planned Area Development PL-22-0110 for Three Rivers Ranch (3-3 tie)
• Received presentation on draft Active Transportation Plan with 240 identified projects
• Adjourned meeting at 7:26 p.m. (6-0)

City Council Subcommittee

The Council Subcommittee on Boards, Commissions, and Committees is meeting to consider the approval of April 20, 2022 meeting minutes. The body will also recommend appointments, schedule interviews, or continue recruitment for specific city boards.

• Appointment applications for the Municipal Art Committee
• Appointment applications for the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board

The Council Subcommittee on Boards, Commissions, and Committees did not hold its regular meeting on October 19, 2022, because a quorum was not present. No decisions or discussions took place; this notice is filed for record-keeping only.

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings regarding a 4.62-acre development called Rio Pointe to allow for multi-family residential use. The meeting also includes several budget transfers and updates to city codes regarding business licenses and fireworks.

• Proposed rezoning of 4.62 acres on Dysart Road south of Washington Street to Planned Area Development (PAD)
• Budget transfer of $420,000 for Community Center Repurposing and $400,000 for Fire Station 172 Parking Lot Improvements
• Authorization of a $20,000 GOHS grant for Police Department DUI enforcement overtime
• Request to begin annexation of approximately 196.89 acres west of Broadway Road and Dysart Road
• Proposed amendments to city codes regarding business license requirements and consumer fireworks use/sale

The City Council unanimously approved a minor amendment to the General Plan 2030 Land Use Map and a rezoning to Planned Area Development (PAD) for Rio Pointe, a 4.62-acre site on Dysart Road south of Washington Street. The project will allow 65 for-rent townhouse units. The consent agenda, including budget transfers, grant acceptance, and code amendments, was also approved unanimously.

• Approved Rio Pointe General Plan amendment from Local Commercial to High Density Residential (6-0)
• Approved Rio Pointe rezoning to Planned Area Development for 65 townhouse units (6-0)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes, budget transfers, and code amendments (6-0)
• Transferred $420,000 from City Hall Renovation to Community Center Repurposing
• Transferred $400,000 from Civic Center Plaza to Fire Station 172 parking improvements
• Approved $20,000 GOHS DUI enforcement grant
• Adopted ordinance amending fireworks use and sale times
• Adopted ordinance amending business license requirements

.Upcoming Event Notices (Possible Quorum)

This notice identifies several upcoming local events where a quorum of the Avondale City Council or various boards and commissions may be present. No official action will be taken during these appearances.

• Alamar Park Grand Opening & Barks & Treats
• Las Ligas Neighborhood Association Meeting
• Boys & Girls Club Event with Noah Gragson
• BIZERBA Ribbon Cutting
• Immortal Trees Bookshop Ribbon Cutting

Parks, Recreation & Libraries Advisory Board

The Board will discuss updates regarding economic development, recreation, special events, and parks projects. The meeting includes a review of observations regarding Alamar Park and recognition of CAPRA accreditation.

• Board park observations for Alamar Park
• NRPA’s Commission for Accreditation of Parks and Recreation (CAPRA) recognition
• Parks and projects update
• Recreation and special events update
• Economic development update

The Board approved the minutes from the September 14, 2022 meeting. The remainder of the session consisted of staff updates regarding economic development, special events, and park projects.

• Approved September 14, 2022 meeting minutes (5-0)

Youth Advisory Commission

The Youth Advisory Commission will meet to conduct a focus group for brainstorming future projects. The meeting includes a guest introduction by Council Member Solorio and office presentations.

• Guest introduction by Council Member Solorio
• Office presentations
• Focus group for future project brainstorming

The Avondale Youth Advisory Commission held officer elections and voted in a new chairperson, vice-chairperson, community affairs officer, and treasurer. The historian position remains vacant and will be filled later. Members also voted to prioritize fundraisers, donations, and city events for service-learning projects.

• Elected Mariama Camara as Chairperson
• Elected Elisabet Cortez as Vice-Chairperson
• Elected Everett Taylor as Community Affairs officer
• Elected Rene Almanza as Treasurer
• Historian position left vacant; members will present to run for the role
• Voted to prioritize fundraisers and donations for service-learning projects
• Voted to support City signature events and Neighborhood & Family Services programs

.Upcoming Event Notices (Possible Quorum)

This document provides notice that a quorum of city officials may attend several upcoming events. The notice states that no official action will be taken at these meetings.

• Virtual Neighborhood Meeting for PL-21-0330 Francis & Sons Express Car Wash
• Virtual Neighborhood Meeting for Kids BLVD Childcare Center
• Citizen Leadership Academy Session 1 at 11490 W Civic Center Dr

Public Safety Personnel Retirement System (Police & Fire)

The Public Safety Personnel Retirement System (PSPRS) Local Board will discuss and possibly approve membership applications for several new hires. The board will also discuss the impact of House Bill 2381 on Local Boards.

• Approval of membership for 5 new hires with no pre-existing conditions
• Approval of membership for 8 new hires with possible pre-existing conditions
• Discussion of House Bill 2381
• Approval of meeting minutes from December 14, 2021

Public Safety Personnel Retirement System (Police & Fire)

The Public Safety Personnel Retirement System (PSPRS) City of Avondale Fire Local Board will meet to approve membership applications for several new hires. The board will also discuss the impact of House Bill 2381 on Local Boards.

• Approval of PSPRS memberships for Andres Morales, Rhett Livingston, and Jacob Sease
• Approval of PSPRS memberships for Bryan Backeberg, Jacob Swartz, Leeland (Ken) Gilliam, Jordan Utti, Osvaldo Magana, Oscar Lopez Coronel, and Jeff Henderson
• Discussion regarding House Bill 2381
• Approval of meeting minutes from December 14, 2021

City Council

The City Council will consider several budget adjustments and the adoption of a Drought Preparedness Plan. The body will also discuss updates to public transit, business licenses, and police officer salary ranges.

• Adoption of the City of Avondale Drought Preparedness Plan and amendment of the Drought Ordinance
• $300,000 budget creation for a traffic signal at 99th Avenue and Encanto Boulevard
• Transfer of $192,000 from Fairway Drive Improvements to purchase a platform truck
• Authorization to acquire real property for Alamar Community Park and a Pressure Reducing Valve Facility
• Intergovernmental Agreement with Salt River Project (SRP) for the Waterfluence program

The Avondale City Council held a discussion-only item on restructuring police officer, sergeant, and lieutenant pay steps to address recruitment and retention, with options costing an estimated $1.3 million. No formal decision was made, but council members expressed support for reducing the number of pay steps and directed staff to return with more details. The council also approved the consent agenda, which included budget adjustments, a drought preparedness plan, and property acquisitions.

• Approved consent agenda unanimously (6-0), including FY2023 budget adjustments
• Adopted Resolution 1068-1022 and Ordinance 2056-1022 for Drought Preparedness Plan (6-0)
• Adopted Resolution 1069-1022 for SRP Waterfluence program agreement (6-0)
• Adopted Resolution 1070-1022 amending economic development agreement with MGN1 LLC (6-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2057-1022 for property acquisition for Pressure Reducing Valve Facility (6-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2058-1022 for property acquisition for Alamar Community Park (6-0)
• Approved September 6, 2022 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Discussed police pay step restructuring; no vote taken

.Upcoming Event Notices (Possible Quorum)

This document is a notice of upcoming events where a quorum of the City Council or board members may be present. The notice states that no official action will be taken at these events.

• AVEDA Institute Open House at 7754 N 114th Ave
• Interfaith Council Meeting at City Hall
• OnePointOne Ribbon Cutting at 855 N 107th Ave
• Alta Avondale/Wood Partners Groundbreaking at The BLVD 114th Ave
• PL-21-0330 Francis & Sons Express Car Wash Virtual Neighborhood Meeting

.Upcoming Event Notices (Possible Quorum)

This document is a quorum notice for upcoming events. It states that no official action will be taken at these gatherings.

• Reception for EMCC Scholarship Recipients on Sept 19
• Cashion Neighborhood Civic Association Meeting on Sept 20
• AVEDA Institute Open House on Sept 22

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings regarding general plan amendments and rezoning for two developments. The body will make recommendations to the City Council on the Rio Pointe requests and hold an initial public hearing for Three Rivers Ranch.

• Rio Pointe: Proposed Minor General Plan Amendment to change 4.62 acres from Local Commercial to High Density Residential
• Rio Pointe: Proposed rezoning of 4.62 acres from Community Commercial (C-2) to Planned Area Development (PAD) for Multi-Family Residential
• Three Rivers Ranch: Proposed Major General Plan Amendment for 193.98 acres to change designations to Medium and Medium/High Density Residential

The Commission voted 6-0 to recommend approval of a minor General Plan Amendment and rezoning for the Rio Pointe Planned Area Development, a 65-townhome project on Dysart Road. The recommendation now goes to the City Council. A separate Major General Plan Amendment for the Three Rivers Ranch project was heard for public comment only, with action scheduled for October 19.

• Recommended approval of Rio Pointe Minor General Plan Amendment (PL-22-0153) (6-0)
• Recommended approval of Rio Pointe rezoning to Planned Area Development (PL-22-0154) (6-0)
• Approved July 20, 2022 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Heard public comment on Three Rivers Ranch Major General Plan Amendment (PL-22-0050); no action taken

Art Committee

The Municipal Art Committee will discuss and potentially take action on the Public Art Master Plan. This includes reviewing the Annual Action Plan for FY 2022/2023 and approving minutes from the June 21, 2022 meeting.

• Annual Action Plan FY 2022/2023 updates for INFLUX and Traffic Box
• Annual Action Plan FY 22/23 discussion on art in historic areas and public facilities
• Approval of June 21, 2022 meeting minutes

City Council

The City Council will vote on several resolutions and ordinances, including the adoption of a Community Sustainability Plan and various development agreements. The meeting also includes a special session to recognize scholarship recipients and introduce new city employees.

• Resolution 1064-0922: Adopting the Community Sustainability Plan
• Resolution 1066-0922: Development Agreement with Alta Avondale LLC
• Resolution 1067-0922: Educational Services Agreement for Glendale Community College Law Enforcement Training Academy
• Ordinance 2052-0922: Lease amendment with American Sports Center (ASC) Avondale LLC
• Re-Plat application PL-22-0155 for parcels north of Van Buren Street and 99th Avenue

The City Council adopted the Community Sustainability Plan and approved several development agreements, including one with Alta Avondale LLC. A proposed economic development agreement with MGN1 LLC was pulled from the agenda at the applicant's request. The council also discussed the Capital Improvement Plan prioritization, noting a $11.7 million shortfall for Tier A projects that is offset by savings from other tiers and projects.

• Adopted Resolution 1064-0922 adopting the Community Sustainability Plan (7-0)
• Approved Development Agreement with Alta Avondale LLC via Resolution 1066-0922 (7-0)
• Authorized law enforcement training agreement with Glendale Community College via Resolution 1067-0922 (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2052-0922 amending lease with ASC–Avondale LLC (7-0)
• Accepted drainage easements along Indian Springs Road via Ordinances 2053-0922 and 2054-0922 (7-0)
• Granted SRP power distribution easement for The BLVD Parking Garage via Ordinance 2055-0922 (7-0)
• Approved re-plat of lots in Interstate Commerce Center (7-0)
• Pulled Resolution 1065-0922 (economic development agreement with MGN1 LLC) at applicant's request

.Upcoming Event Notices (Possible Quorum)

This document is a quorum notice for the Avondale City Council and various boards. It lists events where a quorum may be present, though no official action will be taken.

• Reception for EMCC Scholarship Recipients on Sept 19, 2022
• Cashion Neighborhood Civic Association Meeting on Sept 20, 2022
• AVEDA Institute Open House on Sept 22, 2022

Parks, Recreation & Libraries Advisory Board

The board will meet to review updates on recreation, special events, and parks projects. Members will also share observations regarding Park Avenue Plaza.

• Approval of June 8, 2022 meeting minutes
• Board park observations for Park Avenue Plaza
• Recreation and special events update
• Parks and projects update

.Upcoming Event Notices (Possible Quorum)

This document is a quorum notice for the Avondale City Council and various boards. It lists events where multiple members may be present, though no official action will be taken.

• Poppin in the Park movie event at Friendship Park on Sept 10, 2022
• Las Ligas Neighborhood Association Meeting at Avondale Resource Center on Sept 12, 2022
• CAP West Valley Cities & Towns Dinner in Peoria on Sept 14, 2022

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding a rezoning request for Fairway Residences. The body will also consider several budget transfers for infrastructure and a grant for police equipment.

• Public hearing for rezoning 15.75 acres at Fairway Drive and Van Buren Street for a 286-unit residential project
• Budget transfer of $300,000 for Fire Station 172 parking improvements
• Reallocation of $750,000 for Dysart Road Sewer Replacement Project (Riley to Coral)
• Acceptance of a $25,500 grant from the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety for a police 3D scanner
• Ordinance 2051-0922 to establish an independent Audit Committee

The City Council approved a rezone of 14.17 acres at Fairway Drive and Van Buren Street for the Fairway Residences Planned Area Development, allowing a 286-unit multi-family project. The vote was 5-1, with Council Member Pineda voting no. The council also approved the consent agenda, including a $300,000 budget transfer for Fire Station 172 parking improvements and a $750,000 reallocation for the Dysart Road sewer replacement project.

• Approved Fairway Residences PAD rezone for 286-unit multi-family project (5-1)
• Approved $300,000 budget transfer from The BLVD Garage to Fire Station 172 parking improvements (unanimous)
• Approved $750,000 reallocation for Dysart Road Sewer Replacement Project (unanimous)
• Approved 2023 City Council Meeting Schedule (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 1063-0922 accepting $25,500 GOHS grant for police scanner (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 2051-0922 establishing an independent Audit Committee (unanimous)
• Approved water delivery agreement with Salt River Project (unanimous)
• Discussed Western Avenue & Dysart Road intersection study; no action taken

.Upcoming Event Notices (Possible Quorum)

The city provided notice that a possible quorum of the City Council or board members may attend several events. The notice states that no official action will be taken at these events.

• League Annual Conference (Sept 1-2)
• OnePointOne Ribbon Cutting (Sept 7)
• World of Sourdough Ribbon Cutting (Sept 8)

Neighborhood & Family Services Commission

The Neighborhood and Family Services Commission will meet to review minutes from June 29, 2022. The body will also receive a staff update and potentially take action on proposed changes to the Property Maintenance Code.

• Proposed changes to Chapter 14-Property Maintenance Code

The Neighborhood & Family Services Commission unanimously approved proposed revisions to Chapter 14 of the Property Maintenance Code and zoning ordinances, which will now go to the City Council for final approval in September. The updates aim to clarify definitions, align enforcement with state law, extend fine payment periods, and add an appeals process. The commission also approved the June 29 meeting minutes and heard updates on code compliance, library card sign-up month, and upcoming community events.

• Approved proposed revisions to Chapter 14 of Property Maintenance Code and zoning ordinances (unanimous)
• Approved June 29, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Sustainability Commission

The Sustainability Commission will meet to decide whether to recommend approval of the Community Sustainability Plan. The body will also review the "Plastic Free July" campaign.

• Recommendation for approval of the Community Sustainability Plan
• Overview of the "Plastic Free July" campaign
• Approval of July 27, 2022 minutes

The Sustainability Commission voted unanimously to recommend that the Avondale City Council approve the Community Sustainability Plan. The plan incorporates public feedback received from June 27 to August 14, 2022, including responses to comments about water availability, recycling in apartments, and a pilot program to loan portable AC units to low-income households during extreme heat. The plan is scheduled for City Council consideration on September 19, 2022.

• Approved July 27, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended City Council approve the Community Sustainability Plan (unanimous)

.Upcoming Event Notices (Possible Quorum)

This document is a quorum notice for upcoming events. No official action will be taken at these gatherings.

• FY2023 Contribution Assistance Program Award Ceremony on Aug 29
• Three Rivers Ranch Neighborhood Meeting on Aug 29
• Rio Pointe Neighborhood Meeting on Aug 30
• League Annual Conference from Aug 30 to Sept 2
• NASCAR Championship Ignition Luncheon on Aug 30

City Council

The City Council will consider appointing Ron Corbin as City Manager and hold public hearings on two residential rezoning requests. The body will also discuss drought preparedness and development impact fees.

• Employment agreement for Ron Corbin to serve as City Manager starting November 14, 2022
• Proposed rezone of 15.75 acres at Fairway Drive and Van Buren Street for a 286-unit multi-family project
• Proposed rezone of 38.86 acres at 119th Avenue and Van Buren Street for a 681-unit apartment complex and commercial uses
• Transfer of $10,000 from Facilities Department to Office of Public Safety for neighborhood cleanup dumpsters
• Grant of $5,000 from the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety for work zone enforcement

The Avondale City Council approved a rezone for the Fuze 623 PAD, a 681-unit apartment complex with commercial uses, and a related General Plan amendment. The council also approved an employment agreement with Ron Corbin as the new City Manager, starting November 14, 2022, with a salary of $245,000. A proposed rezone for the Fairway Residences PAD was continued to the September 6 meeting. The council also approved a consent agenda with multiple routine items.

• Approved Ordinance 2050-0822 rezoning 38.86 acres to Fuze 623 PAD (7-0)
• Approved Resolution 1062-0822 amending General Plan land use for Fuze 623 (7-0)
• Approved employment agreement with Ron Corbin as City Manager, salary $245,000 (7-0)
• Continued Fairway Residences PAD rezone to September 6 meeting (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes, appointments, and resolutions (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution 1054-0822 canvassing August 2 primary election results (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2046-0822 amending noise code (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2047-0822 annexing Lower Buckeye Road right-of-way (7-0)

.Upcoming Event Notices (Possible Quorum)

This document is a quorum notice for upcoming events. No official action will be taken at these gatherings.

• Tres Rios Cleanup on Aug 20, 2022, at 7602 Jimmie Johnson Dr
• C West Entertainment Ribbon Cutting on Aug 25, 2022, at 1060 N Eliseo Felix Jr Way

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission meeting scheduled for August 17, 2022, was cancelled. No business was conducted and no minutes will be on file for this date.

City Council

The City Council is holding a special meeting to enter an executive session. The session is for interviewing candidates and discussing the appointment of a city manager.

• Interviews for city manager position with Ron Corbin, Michael Lamar, and Brent Stockwell
• Discussion and consideration regarding the appointment of a city manager

The Avondale City Council held a special meeting and unanimously voted 7-0 to adjourn into executive session to interview candidates for the city manager position. The session was authorized under state law for discussing the appointment. One candidate, Michael Lamar, had withdrawn his application prior to the meeting.

• Approved motion to enter executive session for city manager interviews (7-0)

.Upcoming Event Notices (Possible Quorum)

This is a notice that a quorum of the City Council and other boards may be present for events to meet City Manager candidates. No official action will be taken during these events.

• Meet the City Manager Candidates (2:00pm to 5:00pm)
• Meet the City Manager Candidates Meet & Greet (5:00pm to 6:00pm)

.Upcoming Event Notices (Possible Quorum)

This is a quorum notice for a ribbon cutting event. No official action will be taken by the City Council or boards.

• Goodyear City Hall Ribbon Cutting at 1900 N Civic Square

Employee Benefit Trust Board

The Board is meeting to discuss and possibly approve employer rates and premiums for the 2022-2023 year. Members will also review plan enrollment status for the new fiscal year and an update to a subrogation clause in the BCBS of AZ Administrative Services Agreement.

• Approval of FY 2023 Employer rates/premiums
• Removal of subrogation clause in BCBS of AZ Administrative Services Agreement
• Review of medical and dental plan enrollment numbers for FY 2023
• Approval of March 15, 2022, meeting minutes

Sustainability Commission

The Sustainability Commission will meet to discuss a proposed Drought Preparedness Plan. The body will also receive updates on the Community Sustainability Plan and the Plastic Free July campaign.

• Presentation on the proposed Drought Preparedness Plan
• Update on the Community Sustainability Plan
• Update on the Plastic Free July campaign
• Approval of May 25, 2022 minutes

The Sustainability Commission received a presentation on the proposed Drought Preparedness Plan (DPP) and discussed its measures, with some members advocating for more aggressive actions. The Commission also heard an update on the Community Sustainability Plan and scheduled a special meeting for August 31, 2022, to review the final plan and vote on a recommendation to City Council. No formal decisions were made on these items; the only action taken was approving the May 25, 2022 meeting minutes.

• Approved May 25, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Scheduled August 31, 2022 regular meeting to review final Community Sustainability Plan and vote on recommendation

City Council

The City Council is holding a special meeting to consider adjourning into an executive session. The purpose of the session is to review applications and discuss candidates for the City Manager position.

• Executive session to discuss candidates for the position of City Manager

The Avondale City Council held a special meeting and voted unanimously (7-0) to adjourn into executive session to review applications and discuss candidates for the City Manager position. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting was procedural and closed to the public.

• Adjourned to executive session to review City Manager candidates (7-0)

.Upcoming Event Notices (Possible Quorum)

This document is a quorum notice for the Avondale City Council and various boards. It lists events where a quorum may be present, but states that no official action will be taken.

• Blank Canvas Showcase Art Expo at City Hall
• Back to School Event at Mercy House Community Center
• Parry’s Pizzeria & TapHouse Ribbon Cutting at 10485 W McDowell Rd #107
• Hermosa Ranch Neighborhood Meeting via Zoom
• FS171 Community Meeting at Sam Garcia Library

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on three land use requests. The body will decide whether to recommend approvals to the City Council for a general plan amendment and two rezoning requests for residential and commercial developments.

• Fuze 623: Proposed General Plan amendment for 38.86 acres at 119th Avenue and Van Buren Street to High Density Residential and Local Commercial
• Fuze 623: Proposed rezone of 38.86 gross acres at 119th Avenue and Van Buren Street for a 681-unit apartment complex and commercial uses
• Fairway Residences: Proposed rezone of 14.17 net acres at Fairway Drive and Van Buren Street for a 286-unit multi-family residential project

The Avondale Planning Commission recommended approval of two major rezones: the Fuze 623 project (a general plan amendment and rezone for a 681-unit multi-family development with commercial space) and the Fairway Residences rezone (a 286-unit apartment complex). Both recommendations will go to the City Council for final decisions. The commission also approved the May 18, 2022 meeting minutes and noted the Planning Manager's resignation.

• Recommended approval of Fuze 623 general plan amendment PL-21-0307 (4-0)
• Recommended approval of Fuze 623 rezone PL-21-0306 (4-0)
• Recommended approval of Fairway Residences rezone PL-22-0068 (3-1)
• Approved May 18, 2022 meeting minutes (4-0)

City Council

The City Council will meet to establish primary and secondary property taxes for fiscal year 2023. The body will also consider several liquor license applications, budget amendments for vehicles, and a major amendment to the Griffith Commerce Park development plan.

• Resolution 1053-0722 to set FY 2023 primary and secondary property tax levy
• Budget amendment of $844,000 for replacement vehicles scheduled for FY2024
• Public hearing for Ordinance 2044-0722 to allow an auto body repair and paint facility at 105th Avenue and Roosevelt Street
• Contract with Area Agency on Aging for FY 2022-2023 in the amount of $408,745
• Ordinance 2045-0722 to create the Office of the City Auditor and the position of City Auditor

The Avondale City Council held a special and regular meeting on July 11, 2022. The council approved the FY2023 primary and secondary property tax levy totaling $8.4 million, with rates of $0.6458 and $0.9050 per $100 of assessed value. They also approved a consent agenda including liquor licenses, vehicle purchases, and various agreements, and adopted a major amendment to the Griffith Commerce Park PAD to allow an auto body repair facility. The meeting was largely routine, with no public opposition to the tax levy or PAD amendment.

• Adopted Resolution 1053-0722 setting FY2023 property tax levy at $8.4M (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda items a-i and k-p, including liquor licenses, vehicle purchase budget of $844,000, and multiple resolutions (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution 1048-0722 for First Things First grant renewal of $200,000 (6-0, Mayor recused)
• Adopted Ordinance 2044-0722 approving Griffith Commerce Park PAD amendment for auto body repair facility (7-0)
• Approved minutes from May 16, June 6, and June 13, 2022 meetings (7-0)
• Approved reappointment of Craig L. Jennings as Presiding Judge (consent agenda)
• Adopted Ordinance 2045-0722 creating Office of City Auditor (consent agenda)
• Approved $107,500 grant for homeless shelter services (consent agenda)

City Council Subcommittee

The Council Subcommittee on the City Manager Selection is meeting to consider a request for an executive session. The purpose of the session is to interview and discuss candidates for the City Manager position.

• Executive session to interview and discuss City Manager candidates

The subcommittee convened and voted unanimously to enter executive session to interview and discuss city manager candidates. No public decisions were made, and the meeting adjourned at 8:03 p.m. The subcommittee has fulfilled its duties and will be dissolved.

• Adjourned to executive session for city manager candidate interviews (3-0)
• Meeting adjourned at 8:03 p.m.

City Council Subcommittee

The Council Subcommittee on the City Manager Selection is meeting to discuss the hiring process for a new City Manager. The meeting includes a request to enter an executive session to review applications and candidates.

• Executive session to review applications and discuss candidates for City Manager

The subcommittee met and voted unanimously to enter executive session to review city manager applications and discuss candidates. No public decisions were made, and the meeting adjourned shortly after. The subcommittee has since been dissolved.

• Motion to adjourn to executive session for candidate review carried 3-0

City Council

The Regular Meeting of the City Council scheduled for July 5, 2022, will not be held. The meeting has been rescheduled for Monday, July 11, 2022.

.Upcoming Event Notices (Possible Quorum)

This document is a quorum notice for the Avondale City Council and various boards. It states that no official action will be taken during the listed event.

• Light Up the Sky event on July 2, 2022, at Phoenix Raceway

Neighborhood & Family Services Commission

The Neighborhood and Family Services Commission will meet to review previous meeting minutes. The agenda includes informational updates regarding the 2022 Avondale election and Parks & Recreation activities.

• Approval of February 23, 2022 meeting minutes
• Update on 2022 Avondale election and voting locations
• Parks & Recreation activities update

The Neighborhood & Family Services Commission unanimously approved the February 23, 2022 meeting minutes. The meeting included informational presentations on the upcoming Avondale election and Parks & Recreation updates, but no other formal decisions were made.

• Approved February 23, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)

.Upcoming Event Notices (Possible Quorum)

This notice informs the public that a quorum of the City Council or board members may be present at a scheduled event. No official action will be taken during this time.

• Ribbon cutting for The Spot at 214 E Western Ave. on June 30, 2022

Art Committee

The Municipal Art Committee will discuss public art projects, budgets, and expenditures related to the Public Art Master Plan. The meeting includes updates on the BLVD Garage project and upcoming capital improvement projects.

• Update from artist Michelle Meyer on the INFLUX BLVD Garage public art project
• Proposed name change for the Achieving Artists Mayor Marie Lopez Roger Scholarship Art Contest
• Update on Capital Improvement Projects and Parks for FY 2022/2023
• Discussion of art at public facilities including the Aquatic Center and Goodyear Farms Historic Cemetery
• Approval of March 15, 2022 meeting minutes

City Council

The Regular Meeting and Work Session of the City Council scheduled for June 20, 2022, was cancelled. The meeting was rescheduled to June 13, 2022.

City Council Subcommittee

The Council Subcommittee on the Contributions Assistance Program will meet to review eligible applications. The body will make recommendations based on these applications to the City Council.

• Review of Contributions Assistance Program applications
• Approval of June 3, 2021 meeting minutes

Judicial Advisory Board

The Judicial Advisory Board will interview Judge Jennings and hold a vote regarding a reappointment. The meeting includes an executive session and the approval of previous meeting minutes.

• Interview of Judge Jennings
• Board vote on reappointment

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission meeting scheduled for June 15, 2022, was cancelled. No business was conducted and no minutes will be on file for this date.

Alamar (Lakin) CFD Board

The Alamar Community Facilities District Board will hold a public hearing on a Feasibility Report for projects. The Board will consider adopting Resolution 4-2022 to authorize the sale and issuance of General Obligation Bonds, Series 2022.

• CFD Resolution 4-2022: Authorization of General Obligation Bonds not to exceed $4,200,000 in aggregate principal

The Alamar Community Facilities District Board held a public hearing and unanimously approved CFD Resolution 4-2022, authorizing the sale and issuance of up to $4.2 million in general obligation bonds (Series 2022). The bond proceeds will reimburse the developer for public infrastructure costs. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting adjourned immediately after.

• Approved CFD Resolution 4-2022 authorizing sale of up to $4.2M in general obligation bonds (6-0)

City Council

The City Council will receive updates on a Draft Community Sustainability Plan and the RFP process for developing 14.8 acres in the BLVD Park Avenue District. The Council will also consider amendments to city codes regarding special events and parks and recreation.

• Ordinance 2040-0622: Repealing Chapter 7 (Community Center) and adding a new Chapter 7 (Special Events)
• Ordinance 2041-0622: Repealing and adding a new Chapter 17 (Parks and Recreation)
• Ordinance 2042-0622: Lease agreement amendment with Verizon Wireless, LLC for Las Ligas Community Park
• RFP process for a master developer to purchase 14.8 acres in the BLVD Park Avenue District
• Alamar CFD Resolution 4-2022: Authorization for General Obligation Bonds not to exceed $4,200,000

The Avondale City Council held a work session and regular meeting on June 13, 2022. The work session included a presentation on the Draft Community Sustainability Plan, with no formal action taken. During the regular meeting, the council unanimously approved the consent agenda, which included adopting resolutions and ordinances to repeal and replace city code chapters on community centers/special events and parks/recreation, and approving a lease amendment with Verizon Wireless. The council also received an overview of the RFP process for developing 14.8 acres in the BLVD Park Avenue District, but took no action on it.

• Adopted Resolution 1045-0622 and Ordinance 2040-0622 repealing Chapter 7 (Community Center) and adding new Chapter 7 (Special Events) (6-0)
• Adopted Resolution 1046-0622 and Ordinance 2041-0622 repealing Chapter 17 (Parks and Recreation) and adding new Chapter 17 (Parks and Recreation) (6-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2042-0622 approving first amendment to lease with Verizon Wireless for facility at Las Ligas Community Park (6-0)
• Approved consent agenda as a whole (6-0)

Parks, Recreation & Libraries Advisory Board

The board will receive updates on the Tres Rios Nature Area, recreation events, and general parks projects. Members will also consider canceling the scheduled meetings for July 13 and August 10.

• Tres Rios Nature Area update
• Board observations regarding Fred Campbell Park
• Proposed cancellation of July 13 and August 10 meetings

The Avondale Parks, Recreation & Libraries Advisory Board approved the May 11, 2022 meeting minutes and voted to cancel the July 13 and August 10, 2022 board meetings, both by 4-0 votes. The board received updates on the Tres Rios Nature Area, recreation programs and events, and park observations and projects, but took no formal action on those items.

• Approved May 11, 2022 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Cancelled July 13 and August 10, 2022 board meetings (4-0)

City Council

The City Council will consider adopting the final budget for fiscal year 2023, totaling $457,106,600. The meeting also includes public hearings regarding the city's budget and property tax levy intent. Additionally, the council will review liquor license applications and property acquisition ordinances.

• Adoption of the $457,106,600 final budget for fiscal year 2023
• Liquor license applications for Barrio Queen and Pier 88 Boiling Seafood & Bar
• Ordinance for real property acquisition south of Van Buren Street and west of Avondale Boulevard
• Resolution regarding the intent to raise primary and secondary property tax levies
• Re-plat application for a warehouse development at Pierce Street and 99th Avenue

The Avondale City Council unanimously adopted the final FY2022-2023 budget of $457,106,600, along with a property tax levy resolution setting rates at $0.6458 primary and $0.9050 secondary per $100 of assessed valuation. The council also approved a consent agenda including liquor licenses, fee changes, and several ordinances, and discussed but took no action on internal audit roles and Fire Station #171 design.

• Adopted FY2023 final budget of $457,106,600 (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 1043-0622 setting property tax levy rates (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including two restaurant liquor licenses (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 1039-0622 approving FY2023 fee changes (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2038-0622 authorizing property acquisition south of Van Buren St (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2039-0622 granting SRP easement for Avondale Blvd widening (5-0)
• Approved re-plat for Pierce 99 warehouse development (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 1044-0622 for FY2023 budget in special meeting (5-0)

Alamar (Lakin) CFD Board

The Alamar Community Facilities District Board will hold a public hearing to discuss the proposed fiscal year 2023 budget and tax levy. The Board will then consider adopting resolutions to finalize the budget and set the property tax levy for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2023.

• Public hearing on proposed FY2023 budget and tax levy
• CFD Resolution 2-2022: Final budget for fiscal year 2023
• CFD Resolution 3-2022: Property tax levy for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2023
• Approval of May 2, 2022 meeting minutes

The Alamar Community Facilities District Board held a public hearing on the proposed FY2023 budget and tax levy, with no public comments. The board then unanimously approved the consent agenda, which included adopting the final FY2023 budget and setting the property tax levy for the district.

• Adopted CFD Resolution 2-2022 approving the final FY2023 budget (5-0)
• Adopted CFD Resolution 3-2022 setting the property tax levy for FY2023 (5-0)
• Approved the May 2, 2022 CFD District Board meeting minutes (5-0)

.Upcoming Event Notices (Possible Quorum)

This notice informs the public that a quorum of the City Council or board members may be present at a scheduled event. No official action will be taken during this event.

• Aquatic Center Groundbreaking on June 9, 2022, at 11350 W Civic Center Dr.

.Upcoming Event Notices (Possible Quorum)

This document is a quorum notice for upcoming events. No official action will be taken at these gatherings.

• Neighborhood Meeting on behalf of Liv Communities (May 26, 2022)
• Memorial Day Ceremony at Civic Center Amphitheater (May 30, 2022)
• Employee Appreciation Lunch at City Hall (June 2, 2022)

Sustainability Commission

The Sustainability Commission will meet to discuss strategies for a "Plastic Free July" campaign. The body will also receive an update from the Sustainability Officer and vote on the March 23, 2022 minutes.

• Strategy discussion for "Plastic Free July" campaign
• Approval of March 23, 2022 minutes
• Update from Sustainability Officer

The Commission discussed strategies for the Plastic Free July campaign, including outreach to green businesses, a possible proclamation, and a 'Plastic Free 4th' event, with staff to consolidate ideas. They also received updates on the Draft Community Sustainability Plan, a 28% reduction in municipal greenhouse gas emissions since 2012, and waste diversion rates. The March 23, 2022 minutes were approved unanimously.

• Approved March 23, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Discussed Plastic Free July campaign strategies; staff to consolidate ideas and update via email
• Heard update on Draft Community Sustainability Plan for June 13 Council work session
• Noted 28% reduction in municipal greenhouse gas emissions (2012-2020)
• Noted 2021 average daily per capita water use of 140 gallons, over half for outdoor landscaping
• Noted 2020 waste diversion rate of 15%, down from 18% in 2018; goals of 25% reduction by 2025 and 90% by 2050

.Upcoming Event Notices (Possible Quorum)

This document is a notice that a quorum of the City Council or various boards may attend two events. The notice states that no official action will be taken at these gatherings.

• Farewell for employee Linda Mendenhall on May 26, 2022
• Neighborhood meeting on behalf of Liv Communities on May 26, 2022

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a Major PAD Amendment for Griffith Commerce Park. The commission is considering a request to allow an auto body repair and paint facility on a specific parcel of land.

• Public hearing for Major PAD Amendment PL-22-0034 to allow an auto body repair and paint facility on Parcel J (Lot 12) of Griffith Commerce Park
• Proposed use of 2.11 net acres of vacant land at the southwest corner of 105th Avenue and Roosevelt Street

The Avondale Planning Commission voted 6-0 to recommend approval of a major amendment to the Griffith Commerce Park Planned Area Development (Application PL-22-0034), allowing an auto body repair facility as a permitted use on Lot 12. The amendment is specific to the 2.11-acre site at the southwest corner of Roosevelt Street and 105th Avenue, where Caliber Collision proposes a 16,964-square-foot facility. The recommendation is subject to two conditions in the staff report and will go to the City Council for final action.

• Approved minutes of April 20, 2022 (6-0)
• Recommended approval of PL-22-0034, Griffith Commerce Park PAD amendment (6-0)

Judicial Advisory Board

The Judicial Advisory Board will review survey results provided by staff and discuss questions for reappointment interviews. The board will also act on the minutes from the April 12, 2022 meeting.

• Approval of April 12, 2022 meeting minutes
• Staff overview of survey results
• Discussion of reappointment interview questions

The Judicial Advisory Board approved the April 2021 minutes with a wording change and developed eight interview questions for Judge Jennings' reappointment interview on June 15, 2022. The board also received an update on survey responses and confirmed the next meeting date.

• Approved April 2021 minutes as revised (unanimous)
• Developed eight interview questions for Judge Jennings' reappointment interview
• Confirmed next meeting on June 15, 2022, for public comments and vote on recommendation

City Council

The City Council will review several consent items including liquor license applications and budget amendments. The meeting includes updates on homeless services and a request to approve professional services for well rehabilitation and replacement.

• Liquor license requests for Lams Market (11575 West Van Buren Street) and The Spot in Avondale (214 East Western Avenue)
• $205,726 for Carollo Engineers, Inc. for Well 25 Rehabilitation and Well 26 Replacement Projects
• Re-Plat application PL-22-0013 for a 1.52-acre property at Avondale Boulevard and Hilton Drive
• Increase of $48,000 to the Prop 302 Tourism Fund
• $3,000 Governor’s Office of Highway Safety grant for Police Department overtime

The Avondale City Council approved a consent agenda including two liquor licenses, budget amendments, and several resolutions, and separately approved a re-plat for a proposed Starbucks at Avondale Boulevard and Hilton Drive. The council also adopted a new Integrity Line policy for reporting fraud and received updates on homeless services. All votes were unanimous 7-0.

• Approved Starbucks re-plat at Avondale Blvd & Hilton Dr (7-0)
• Recommended approval of Series 10 liquor license for Lams Market (7-0)
• Recommended approval of Series 12 liquor license for The Spot in Avondale (7-0)
• Approved FY2022 budget amendment for fund transfers (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution 1037-0522 adding Integrity Line policy (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution 1035-0522 authorizing banking & investing authority (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution 1036-0522 accepting $3,000 GOHS grant (7-0)
• Approved $205,726 for Well 25/26 engineering task orders (7-0)

.Upcoming Event Notices (Possible Quorum)

This document is a notice of upcoming events where a quorum of the City Council or board members may be present. The notice states that no official action will be taken at these events.

• Police Department Awards Banquet on May 13
• Scholarship Fundraiser-Employed Agua Fria Senior Students Fund on May 13
• Neighborhood Meeting: Fairway Residences PAD Amendment/Rezone on May 17
• Southwest Valley Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting on May 19

Parks, Recreation & Libraries Advisory Board

The Parks, Recreation & Libraries Advisory Board will meet to discuss the naming of the renovated community center. The agenda also includes a SWOT analysis of department service levels and updates on parks and special events.

• Naming of the renovated community center
• Department level of service S.W.O.T. analysis
• Board park observations for Mountain View Park
• Recreation and special events update
• Parks and projects update

The board approved the April 13, 2022 meeting minutes with amendments (4-0). The meeting focused on discussions about adaptive recreation, the upcoming renovation and renaming of the community center, and observations for Mountain View Park, including potential new facilities. No other formal decisions were made.

• Approved April 13, 2022 meeting minutes with amendments (4-0)

Youth Advisory Commission

The regularly scheduled meeting for May 9, 2022, was cancelled for a member appreciation event. Regular meetings will resume in August.

.Upcoming Event Notices (Possible Quorum)

This document is a quorum notice for upcoming events. No official action will be taken at these gatherings.

• Poppin’ in the Park at Avondale Friendship Park (May 7, 2022)
• Avondale Youth Advisory Committee Celebration at Harkins Theatres (May 9, 2022)
• Public Works Employee Appreciation Event at Avondale MOSC (May 12, 2022)

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings on updating the General Plan 2030 and a bridge housing project. The body will also consider the fiscal year 2023 tentative budget and several easement abandonments.

• Public hearing for the readoption of the Updated Avondale General Plan 2030
• Proposed rezoning of 0.46 acres near Riley Drive and Eliseo C. Felix Jr. Way for bridge housing
• Adoption of the Fiscal Year 2023 tentative budget
• Increase of $400,000 for Rancho Santa Fe Reservoir Coating and Rehabilitation project
• Formation of Maintenance Improvement District No. 30 for River Run Final Plat

The Avondale City Council unanimously approved the FY2023 tentative budget, set at $574.9 million, and directed staff to implement a photo enforcement program to address speeding. They also approved the updated General Plan 2030 for voter ratification, a bridge housing project, and several consent agenda items including appointments and easement abandonments.

• Adopted FY2023 tentative budget of $574.9M (7-0)
• Directed staff to implement photo enforcement program for speed mitigation (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution 1027-0522 for General Plan 2030 readoption, to be ratified by voters Aug 2, 2022 (7-0)
• Approved bridge housing minor General Plan amendment (PL-22-0017) (7-0)
• Approved bridge housing rezoning to PAD (PL-22-0018) (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda including appointments, HUD plan, and easement abandonments (7-0)

Alamar (Lakin) CFD Board

The Alamar Community Facilities District Board will meet to discuss the adoption of a tentative budget for fiscal year 2022-2023. The board will also consider approving minutes from a June 2021 meeting.

• CFD Resolution 1-2022: Adoption of the Alamar Community Facilities District Fiscal Year 2023 tentative budget
• Approval of June 21, 2021 board meeting minutes

The Alamar Community Facilities District Board unanimously approved the June 21, 2021 meeting minutes and adopted CFD Resolution 1-2022, setting the fiscal year 2022-2023 tentative budget. The motion to adopt the budget was carried 7-0. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved June 21, 2021 board meeting minutes (7-0)
• Adopted CFD Resolution 1-2022, FY2023 tentative budget (7-0)

.Upcoming Event Notices (Possible Quorum)

This document is a quorum notice for upcoming city events. No official action will be taken by the City Council or boards during these activities.

• Household Hazardous Waste Drop-Off at City Hall North Parking Lot
• Global Youth Service Day at Agua Fria High School
• Avondale Fiesta in Old Town Avondale
• NuSpine Chiropractic Ribbon Cutting at 1713 N Dysart Rd #D103
• Employee Appreciation Event at Avondale Visitor & Conference Center

Youth Advisory Commission

The Youth Advisory Commission is meeting to discuss several youth-focused initiatives. The agenda includes discussions on Global Youth Service Day, gardening, and an end-of-year project.

• Global Youth Service Day
• Homework Helpers
• Gardening
• End of Year Project
• Harkins Movie

.Upcoming Event Notices (Possible Quorum)

This document is a notice that a quorum of the City Council or board members may be present at several local events. The notice states that no official action will be taken at these gatherings.

• The Opportunity Tree’s Earth Day Spring Fling at 328 W. Western Ave.
• MomsTRI Sprint Triathlon along Dysart Road
• Avondale Family Campout at Friendship Park
• Council Employee Appreciation Event at City Hall
• Littleton Prep Academy Groundbreaking at 12050 W Broadway Rd

City Council Subcommittee

The Council Subcommittee on Boards, Commissions, and Committees will meet to discuss appointments for city boards. The body will also discuss an appreciation event for the Youth Advisory Commission.

• Appointments for the Planning Commission
• Appointments for the Sustainability Commission
• Discussion of the 2022 Youth Advisory Commission Member Appreciation Event
• Approval of March 2, 2022 meeting minutes

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on a City-initiated update to the Avondale General Plan 2030. The body will also consider land use and zoning changes for a proposed bridge housing project. Recommendations from these items will be forwarded to the City Council.

• Readoption of the Updated Avondale General Plan 2030 (PL-22-0052)
• General Plan amendment to change 0.46 acres south of Riley Drive and Eliseo C. Felix Jr. Way from Open Space and Parks to High Density Residential (PL-22-0017)
• Rezoning of 0.46 acres south of Riley Drive and Eliseo C. Felix Jr. Way from General Industrial (A-1) to Planned Area Development (PAD) for 3-6 detached dwelling units (PL-22-0018)

City Council

The City Council will consider several ordinances regarding land annexation, right-of-way abandonment, and a property purchase agreement with LeMonds Holdings, LLC. The meeting includes a work session to discuss the recommended Fiscal Year 2023 budget and capital improvement plan.

• Purchase and Sale Agreement with LeMonds Holdings, LLC for properties at 745-775 N 114th Avenue
• Annexation of approximately 15.3 acres of Indian Springs Road Right-of-Way
• Liquor license applications for New Penny Cafe and Parry's Pizzeria and Taphouse
• Ordinance to remove annual renewal requirements for liquor license fees
• Acceptance of real property for a public sewer lift station on El Mirage Road

The City Council approved the sale of retail properties at 745-775 N 114th Avenue to LeMonds Holdings, LLC. The council also removed annual renewal requirements for city business liquor license fees and approved several land and utility ordinances.

• Approved sale of BLVD retail properties to LeMonds Holdings, LLC (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2028-0422 removing annual liquor license renewal requirements for businesses (7-0)
• Recommended approval of liquor licenses for New Penny Cafe and Parry's Pizzeria and Taphouse (7-0)
• Approved Wired Telecommunications License Agreement with Intrepid OpCo LLC (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution 1024-0422 extending jury services agreement with Maricopa County Superior Court (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2024-0422 accepting real property for a sewer lift station at Alamar (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2025-0422 annexing 15.3 acres of Indian Springs Road Right-of-Way (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2026-0422 abandoning right of way along Roosevelt Street (7-0)

.Upcoming Event Notices (Possible Quorum)

This document is a quorum notice for the Avondale City Council and various boards. It lists events where a quorum may be present, noting that no official action will be taken.

• State of the City on April 14, 2022
• West Valley Good Friday Breakfast 2022 on April 15, 2022
• N&G Immigration Services Ribbon Cutting on April 19
• Mayor Maria Lopez Rogers Scholarship Art Contest Show on April 19, 2022

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is conducting a public hearing regarding the updated Avondale General Plan 2030. This is the first of two required hearings to allow for public comment. No official action will be taken during this meeting.

• Public hearing for Avondale General Plan 2030 Readoption (Application PL-22-0052)
• Approval of February 16, 2022, Planning Commission meeting minutes

The Avondale Planning Commission held a public hearing on the updated Avondale General Plan 2030 readoption (Application PL-22-0052) but took no action, as staff recommended. The plan will be considered again at the April 20, 2022 meeting, followed by a City Council hearing on May 2, 2022, and a voter ratification election on August 2, 2022. The commission also approved the previous meeting minutes (6-0) and adjourned.

• Approved April 13, 2022 special meeting minutes (6-0)
• Held public hearing on General Plan 2030 readoption; no action taken
• Adjourned special meeting (7-0)

Parks, Recreation & Libraries Advisory Board

The Parks, Recreation & Libraries Advisory Board will discuss proposed changes to city codes and review budget requests for the 2022-23 fiscal year. The meeting includes updates on recreation, special events, and parks projects.

• Proposed Fiscal Year 2022-23 Capital Improvement Projects and supplemental operating budget requests
• Proposed changes to city codes related to parks and recreation
• Board park observations for Dennis DeConcini Park
• Approval of February 9, 2022 meeting minutes

The Avondale Parks, Recreation & Libraries Advisory Board met on April 13, 2022, and approved the February 9, 2022 meeting minutes (4-0). The board received presentations on proposed changes to City Code Chapters 7 and 17 related to parks and recreation, and on the department's proposed fiscal year 2022-23 operating and capital improvement budgets. No formal action was taken on these items; they were informational only. The board also discussed observations of Dennis DeConcini Park and received updates on recreation events and capital projects.

• Approved February 9, 2022 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Reviewed proposed changes to City Code Chapters 7 and 17 (no action)
• Reviewed proposed FY 2022-23 operating and CIP budget requests (no action)
• Discussed park observations and potential improvements for Dennis DeConcini Park (no action)

Judicial Advisory Board

The Judicial Advisory Board is meeting to establish its internal leadership and review member duties. The board will also approve previous meeting minutes and set a future meeting date.

• Approval of May 18, 2020 meeting minutes
• Selection of a chairperson and vice-chairperson
• Overview of board member responsibilities

The Avondale Judicial Advisory Board approved minutes from May 18, 2020, and elected Joseph Kreamer as chairperson and John Burkholder as vice-chairperson. The board finalized edits to the litigant survey and confirmed plans to distribute staff, attorney, and litigant surveys in late April 2022 with a deadline of early June 2022. They also scheduled meetings for May 17 and June 15 to review interview questions and interview Judge Jennings, respectively.

• Approved minutes from May 18, 2020 (unanimous)
• Appointed Joseph Kreamer as chairperson (unanimous)
• Appointed John Burkholder as vice-chairperson (unanimous)
• Finalized edits to litigant survey
• Set survey distribution for late April 2022 with deadline early June 2022
• Scheduled May 17 meeting to finalize interview questions
• Scheduled June 15 meeting to interview Judge Jennings and vote on recommendation

City Council

The City Council will hold a work session to review recommended budget requests and the capital improvement plan for fiscal year 2023. The meeting also includes a discussion regarding potential alignments for new transmission lines.

• Discussion of recommended FY2023 budget, including department supplemental requests and capital improvement plan
• APS update on potential alignments of new transmission lines

The Avondale City Council held a work session on April 11, 2022, receiving updates on APS transmission line routes and the recommended FY2023 budget. No formal decisions were made; all items were for discussion only. The council discussed budget priorities, including public safety, staffing, and capital projects, and offered input on transmission line alignments.

• No formal votes taken; all items were discussion only
• Council discussed APS transmission line routes, with members suggesting removal of Lower Buckeye Road option
• Council reviewed FY2023 budget recommendations, including $457.7M in expenses and $138.6M in new capital projects
• Council discussed adding 79 full-time employees with $14.4M total expense
• Council discussed increasing General Plan consultant budget from $175,000 to $300,000
• Council discussed eliminating local lobbyist contract, no opposition expressed
• Council discussed adding childcare services for employees, no decision made
• Council discussed funding for Citizens Academy, no decision made

Youth Advisory Commission

The Youth Advisory Commission is meeting to discuss several youth-focused initiatives and activities. The agenda includes planning for KidFest, Homework Helpers, and Global Youth Service Day.

• KidFest
• Homework Helpers
• Global Youth Service Day
• Gardening
• End of Year Project

The Avondale Youth Advisory Commission held a regular meeting on April 11, 2022, discussing upcoming events and volunteer opportunities. No formal decisions or votes were recorded; the meeting focused on planning and coordination for KidFest, Homework Helpers, Global Youth Service Day, gardening, group bonding, an end-of-year project, and a movie night.

• Discussed KidFest experience and upcoming events
• Scheduled Homework Helpers session for April 14
• Mandatory volunteer opportunity for Global Youth Service Day on April 30
• Members to assist with garden at Resource Center in April
• Planned group bonding at Friendship Park on April 23
• End-of-year project: display board with pictures for open house
• Movie night at Harkins on May 9 in place of regular meeting
• Next meeting set for April 25

.Upcoming Event Notices (Possible Quorum)

This document is a notice that a quorum of the City Council or various boards may be present at several upcoming events. The notice states that no official action will be taken at these events.

• KidFest at Avondale Friendship Park on April 9, 2022
• 8-Bit Aleworks Anniversary on April 9, 2022
• Council Public Safety Employee Appreciation Event on April 12, 2022
• State of the City at Avondale City Hall on April 14, 2022

City Council

The City Council will decide on several budget amendments for fuel and transit, a professional services agreement for city manager recruitment, and a final plat for a 345-lot residential project. The meeting includes a public hearing on the 2022-2023 HUD Annual Action Plan and a work session on the proposed FY2023 budget.

• Approval of Final Plat for Alamar Phase 3 creating 345 single-family residential lots
• Professional Services Agreement with Ralph Andersen & Associates for city manager recruitment for $34,500
• Budget amendment increase of $416,000 for city-owned fleet fuel
• Budget amendment increase of $250,000 for Valley Metro ZOOM Circulator operations
• Spending authority increase of $100,000 for fire apparatus maintenance and repairs

The Avondale City Council voted unanimously to direct staff to construct a new fire station on the current site of Fire Station 171, rather than relocating it. The council also approved a consent agenda that included a $34,500 executive recruitment contract, a $250,000 transit budget amendment, a $416,000 fuel budget amendment, and a final plat for Alamar Phase 3 creating 345 single-family lots. A public hearing on the HUD Annual Action Plan was held for discussion only, with no action taken.

• Directed staff to construct new fire station on current site (7-0)
• Approved $34,500 executive recruitment PSA with Ralph Andersen & Associates (7-0)
• Approved $250,000 transit budget amendment for ZOOM Circulator (7-0)
• Approved $416,000 fuel budget amendment for City fleet (7-0)
• Approved $100,000 increase for fire apparatus maintenance (7-0)
• Approved Alamar Phase 3 final plat, 345 single-family lots (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2022-0422 granting SRP easements for 107th Ave & McDowell (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2023-0422 amending Phoenix Children's Hospital lease (7-0)

.Upcoming Event Notices (Possible Quorum)

This document is a notice that a quorum of the City Council or board members may be present at several upcoming events. No official action will be taken at these gatherings.

• Eggstravaganza Day 1 at Avondale Friendship Park
• Eggstravaganza Day 2 at Mountain View Park
• Southwest Valley Chamber Coyotes Game at Gila River Arena
• Eggstravaganza Day 3 at Avondale City Hall
• Paloma Scrubs Ribbon Cutting at 919 N Dysart Rd.

Youth Advisory Commission

The Youth Advisory Commission is meeting to discuss several youth-focused initiatives. The agenda includes discussions on Global Youth Service Day, Homework Helpers, and gardening.

• Global Youth Service Day
• Homework Helpers
• Gardening
• AYAC Group Bonding poll

The Avondale Youth Advisory Commission met on March 28, 2022, and discussed several upcoming activities. Members who attended the Washington, D.C. trip shared their experiences. The commission discussed the required Global Youth Service Day on April 30, Homework Helpers training, and starting garden work at the Resource Center in April. No formal votes or decisions were recorded.

• Discussed Washington, D.C. trip experiences
• Discussed required Global Youth Service Day on April 30
• Discussed Homework Helpers training process
• Discussed starting garden work at Resource Center in April

.Upcoming Event Notices (Possible Quorum)

This document is a notice of upcoming events where a quorum of the City Council or Board, Commission, or Committee members may be present. The notice states that no official action will be taken at these events.

• Fire Station #175 Open House on March 26
• Neighborhood Meeting for Cobblestone Drive-Thru Restaurant on March 28
• Council Employee Appreciation Lunch on March 30
• Annual Board & Commission Recognition Event on March 30
• Eggstravaganza Day 1 on March 31

Sustainability Commission

The Sustainability Commission will meet to review a draft of the Community Sustainability Plan. The body will also discuss community engagement activities and the format of future meetings.

• Approval of January 26, 2022 minutes
• Discussion of community engagement activities
• Review of Draft Community Sustainability Plan
• Discussion of future meeting format

The Avondale Sustainability Commission reviewed the Draft Community Sustainability Plan and provided feedback on its eight pathways, including concerns about solar access for low-income households, warehouse traffic emissions, stormwater harvesting, and composting. No formal decisions were made on the plan. The Commission also approved the January 26, 2022 minutes and decided to hold the next meeting in person if health protocols allow.

• Approved January 26, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Reviewed Draft Community Sustainability Plan and provided feedback (no formal action)
• Decided next meeting to be in-person if health protocols allow

Volunteer Fire Pension Board (Inactive)

The Volunteer Fire Department Pension Board is meeting to appoint a Chair and approve minutes from March 10, 2021. The Board will consider approving the Fiscal Year 2021 annual report for the State Fire Marshal and discuss benefits paid during that period.

• Appointment of Board Chair
• Approval of March 10, 2021 meeting minutes
• Approval of Fiscal Year 2021 Annual Report for the State Fire Marshal
• Discussion of benefits paid during Fiscal Year 2021

The Avondale Volunteer Fire Fighter Pension Board met online and unanimously approved the Fiscal Year 2021 annual report for submission to the State Fire Marshal. The board also appointed Eddie James as Chair and approved the March 10, 2021 meeting minutes. No other substantive decisions were made; the benefits review was for discussion only.

• Appointed Eddie James as Chair (4-0)
• Approved March 10, 2021 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Approved FY2021 annual report to State Fire Marshal (4-0)

City Council

The City Council will vote on several residential and commercial development plans, including multi-family housing and a hotel. The body is also considering a budget amendment for vehicle replacements and a new agreement with the Avondale Professional Firefighters Association.

• Budget amendment of $1,745,000 for replacement vehicles scheduled for fiscal year 2023
• Rezoning of 40 acres near Dysart and Indian School roads for a 432-unit multi-family and 125-unit townhome project
• Development plan for a 95-room hotel and shops at the southwest corner of The BLVD and Avondale Boulevard
• Rezoning of 5.8 acres south of Thomas and Dysart roads for a 70-unit townhome project
• Liquor license application for La Patrona Mexican Restaurant at 10575 West Indian School Road #101

The Avondale City Council approved a minor General Plan amendment and rezoning for the 70-unit Avondale Villages townhome project at Thomas and Dysart roads, changing the land use from Local Commercial to High Density Residential and from Palm Valley PAD Commercial to Avondale Villages PAD Residential. The council also approved the 432-unit Ascend at Avondale multifamily and townhome development, the 95-room Avid Hotel and Shops, the 300-unit Encore Avondale apartments, and the 360-unit Alta Avondale apartments. All votes were unanimous 7-0.

• Approved Avondale Villages General Plan amendment to High Density Residential (7-0)
• Approved Avondale Villages rezoning to PAD Residential for 70 townhomes (7-0)
• Approved Ascend at Avondale rezoning for 432 apartments, 125 townhomes, and commercial (7-0)
• Approved Avid Hotel and Shops development plan for 95-room hotel and retail (7-0)
• Approved Encore Avondale development plan for 300-unit apartment community (7-0)
• Approved Alta Avondale development plan for 360-unit apartment community (7-0)
• Approved $1.745M budget amendment for vehicle purchases (7-0)
• Approved MOU with Avondale Professional Firefighters Association (7-0)

.Upcoming Event Notices (Possible Quorum)

This document is a quorum notice for the Avondale City Council and various boards. It lists events where multiple members may be present, noting that no official action will be taken.

• Agua Fria High School District Fine Arts Showcase at Millennium High School
• March Interfaith Council Meeting at Avondale Resource Center
• Lam’s Market Ribbon Cutting at 11575 W Van Buren St.
• Fire Station #175 Ribbon Cutting at 12495 W Van Buren St.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission meeting scheduled for March 16, 2022, was not held due to a lack of quorum. A special meeting is scheduled for April 13, 2022.

Art Committee

The committee will review public art projects related to the Public Art Master Plan. This includes reviewing Annual Action Plans for FY 2021/2022 and FY 22/23. The meeting also includes updates from community art organizations.

• Review of Alamar City Park projects in the FY 2021/2022 Annual Action Plan
• Discussion of FY 22/23 plans for Art at the BLVD and public facilities
• Updates from art, community, and educational organizations
• Approval of January 25, 2022 meeting minutes

Employee Benefit Trust Board

The Board will consider electing a new Board Chair and reviewing the Employee Benefits Trust Document. Members will discuss current plan enrollment and determine how to allocate revenue and surplus monies. The Board will also review projected rates for Fiscal Year 2023.

• Election of a new Board Chair
• Allocation of revenue and surplus monies, including pharmacy rebates
• Projected rates for Fiscal Year 2023 (July 1, 2022 – June 30, 2023)
• Review of medical and dental plan enrollment numbers
• Discussion of the Employee Benefits Trust Document and Conflict of Interest

The Employee Benefits Trust Board elected Daniel Schuh as chair after Nancy Fantasia resigned, approved the FY2023 medical and dental contribution rates as presented, and recommended that all pharmacy rebates and other reimbursements be put back into the Trust fund. The board also unanimously approved the minutes from the June 29, 2021 meeting. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved minutes from June 29, 2021 meeting (4-0)
• Elected Daniel Schuh as Board Chair (4-0)
• Recommended all pharmacy rebates and other reimbursements be put back into Trust fund (4-0)
• Approved FY2023 medical and dental employee contribution rates as presented (4-0)

Youth Advisory Commission

The regularly scheduled meeting for March 14, 2022, was cancelled because members were attending a conference in D.C.

.Upcoming Event Notices (Possible Quorum)

This document is a notice that a quorum of the Avondale City Council or board members may be present at the NASCAR Championship Race from March 11 to March 13, 2022. The notice states that no official action will be taken.

• NASCAR Championship Race at Phoenix Raceway (7602 Jimmie Johnson Dr.)

Parks, Recreation & Libraries Advisory Board

The board will meet to review updates on recreation, special events, and parks projects. The agenda includes a specific discussion regarding board observations of Dennis DeConcini Park.

• Board park observations for Dennis DeConcini Park
• Recreation and special events update
• Parks and projects update
• Approval of February 9, 2022 meeting minutes

City Council

The City Council will consider several administrative updates, including employee compensation and contract award authority. The body will also review land use requests and easement agreements.

• Proposed 2.5% employee compensation increase effective March 21
• Final Plat for Fulton Homes Acclaim Phase 1B creating 142 single-family residential lots
• Amendment to Economic Development Agreement with MGN1 LLC
• Ordinance to increase Public Utility Easement for new Fire Station No. 175
• Abandonment of a public drainage easement at LIV Avondale

The Avondale City Council approved a 2.5% employee compensation increase effective March 21, 2022, as part of the consent agenda. The consent agenda also included amendments to professional services award authority, an economic development agreement with MGN1 LLC, abandonment of a drainage easement, a temporary fire access easement, a utility easement for Fire Station No. 175, and a final plat for Fulton Homes Acclaim Phase 1B. All items were approved unanimously 5-0. The meeting was procedural with no separate discussion on individual items.

• Approved 2.5% employee compensation increase (5-0)
• Amended Administrative Award Authority for professional contract services (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 1016-0322 for MGN1 LLC economic development agreement (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2015-0322 abandoning drainage easement at LIV Avondale (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2016-0322 accepting temporary fire access easement with Virtua 99th, LLC (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2017-0322 increasing utility easement for Fire Station No. 175 (5-0)
• Approved final plat for Fulton Homes Acclaim Phase 1B, 142 lots (5-0)

City Council Subcommittee

The Council Subcommittee on Boards, Commissions, and Committees will consider appointments for several city boards. The group will also select a subcommittee chair for the remainder of 2022 and discuss a 2021 appreciation event.

• Selection of Subcommittee Chair for 2022
• Appointments for Board of Adjustment
• Appointments for Parks and Recreation Advisory Board
• Appointments for Volunteer Fire Department Pension Board
• Appointments for Employee Benefits Trust Board

The Avondale Council Subcommittee on Boards, Commissions, and Committees met online and unanimously recommended appointments to several boards, including the Board of Adjustment, Parks and Recreation Advisory Board, and Volunteer Fire Department Pension Board. They also directed staff to continue recruitment for the Employee Benefits Trust Board. The subcommittee discussed the upcoming March 30 appreciation event but took no formal action on it.

• Reappointed Gloria Solorio as Subcommittee Chair (3-0)
• Approved minutes of November 29, 2021 meeting (3-0)
• Recommended Kenneth Shoaff and Frank Neuman as regular members to Board of Adjustment (3-0)
• Recommended Mayra Espino as regular member and Stephanie Rodriguez as alternate to Parks and Recreation Advisory Board (3-0)
• Recommended Kenneth Shoaff as regular member to Volunteer Fire Department Pension Board (3-0)
• Directed staff to continue recruitment for Employee Benefits Trust Board (3-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 5:50 PM (3-0)

Youth Advisory Commission

The Youth Advisory Commission is meeting to discuss volunteering opportunities and upcoming events. The agenda includes a tour of the AZ Complete Health Avondale Resource Center.

• Resource Center Grand Opening volunteering
• Tres Rios Nature Festival volunteering
• Global Youth Service Day
• Tutoring
• AYAC 'Bonding' discussion

The commission discussed member roles for the Resource Center grand opening and provided feedback on Tres Rios volunteering. Members were notified of a mandatory tree planting event at Agua Fria High School on April 30th.

Neighborhood & Family Services Commission

The Neighborhood and Family Services Commission will hold a public hearing to discuss a draft annual action plan for funding activities required by the US Department of Housing and Urban Development. The body will also elect its 2022 officers.

• Public hearing on the Draft 2022 Annual Action Plan for HUD funding
• Election of 2022 Chairperson and Vice Chairperson
• Approval of September 29, 2021 meeting minutes

The commission approved the September 2021 meeting minutes and elected its 2022 Chairperson and Vice Chair. A public hearing was held to present the Draft 2022 Annual Action Plan, which proposes funding for housing, infrastructure, and workforce development.

• Approved September 29, 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Elected Jerome Brownlee, Jr. as Chairperson (acclamation)
• Elected Dawn Gerundo as Vice Chair (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings regarding rezoning and conditional use permits for a QuikTrip and M&P Transport Company. The body will also consider several budget amendments, contracts, and city code updates.

• Rezoning 7.37 acres at McDowell Road and 107th Avenue from AG to C-3 for a QuikTrip gas station
• Rezoning 27.6 acres south of Lower Buckeye Road and Litchfield Road to General Industrial (A-1) for M&P Transport Company
• $280,000 budget amendment for the Littleton Elementary School HAWK installation project
• $340,429.63 agreement with Arizona Complete Health for the Avondale Resource Center
• Sale of approximately 265,234 square feet of property west of Fairway Drive and Van Buren Street

The Avondale City Council unanimously approved a rezoning and conditional use permit for a QuikTrip gas station and convenience store at the southwest corner of McDowell Road and 107th Avenue. The council also approved a $280,000 budget amendment for a pedestrian crossing project near Littleton Elementary School and authorized an intergovernmental agreement with Gilbert for police recruit training. All votes were unanimous (7-0).

• Approved rezoning of 7.37 acres at McDowell Rd & 107th Ave from AG to C-3 for QuikTrip (7-0)
• Approved conditional use permit for QuikTrip gas station/convenience store (7-0)
• Approved $280,000 budget amendment for Littleton Elementary HAWK crossing project (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution 1013-0222 for police recruit training agreement with Gilbert (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution 1015-0222 increasing holiday bank hours from 88 to 96 (7-0)
• Approved rezoning of 27.6 acres for M&P Transport industrial use (7-0)
• Approved conditional use permit for M&P Transport fueling/dispatch station (7-0)
• Approved $340,429.63 financial agreement with Arizona Complete Health (7-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on rezoning and general plan amendments for the Ascend and Avondale Villages projects. The body will also review site plans for three new developments within The BLVD Specific Plan. Recommendations for these items will be forwarded to the City Council.

• Ascend at Avondale: Proposed rezone of 40 acres for 432 multi-family units, 125 townhomes, and 7.79 acres of commercial space
• Avondale Villages: Proposed general plan amendment and rezone of 5.8 acres for a 70-unit townhome project
• Encore Avondale: Site plan review for a 300-unit multi-family community at Roosevelt Street and Park Avenue
• Alta Avondale: Site plan review for a 360-unit multi-family community near Van Buren Street and Avondale Boulevard
• Avid Hotel and Shops: Site plan review for a 95-room hotel and retail spaces at The BLVD and Avondale Boulevard

The Planning Commission voted 5-0 to approve the Ascend at Avondale rezone (PL-21-0267) with seven conditions, forwarding a recommendation to the City Council. It also approved the Avondale Villages minor General Plan amendment (PL-21-0248) and rezone (PL-21-0247) by 4-1 votes, and approved development plans for Encore Avondale, Alta Avondale, and Avid Hotel and Shops, each with conditions. All items were recommendations to the City Council.

• Approved Ascend at Avondale rezone (PL-21-0267) with 7 conditions, 5-0.
• Approved Avondale Villages minor General Plan amendment (PL-21-0248), 4-1.
• Approved Avondale Villages rezone (PL-21-0247) with 8 conditions, 4-1.
• Approved Encore Avondale development plan (PL-21-0331) with 9 conditions, 5-0.
• Approved Alta Avondale development plan (PL-21-0353) with 11 conditions, 5-0.
• Approved Avid Hotel and Shops development plan (PL-21-0062) with 10 conditions, 5-0.
• Approved January 19, 2022 minutes, 5-0.
• Adjourned meeting at 6:59 p.m., 5-0.

Risk Management Trust Fund Board

The board will review past, present, and future risk and workers' compensation data and reports. Members will also discuss funding recommendations and set future meeting dates.

• Review and approval of prior year's minutes
• Review of Risk and Workers' Comp data and reports
• Discussion of funding recommendations

Youth Advisory Commission

The Youth Advisory Commission is meeting to discuss volunteering and transportation for Tres Ríos and a new date for the Resource Center grand opening. The group will also address gardening, tutoring, and bonding activities.

• Tres Ríos volunteering and transportation
• Resource Center grand opening date
• Gardening
• Tutoring

Parks, Recreation & Libraries Advisory Board

The board will meet to review updates regarding the aquatic center, parks projects, and recreation and special events. The meeting also includes the introduction of a new board member and the approval of previous meeting minutes.

• Aquatic Center update
• Recreation and Special Events update
• Parks and Projects update
• Approval of January 12, 2022 meeting minutes

The Parks, Recreation & Libraries Advisory Board approved the January 12, 2022 meeting minutes (5-0). The board received updates on the Aquatics Center, recreation events, and parks projects, but took no other formal votes.

• Approved January 12, 2022 meeting minutes (5-0)

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings regarding the annexation, general plan amendment, and rezoning of approximately 22 acres for a multi-family development. The body will also review a site plan for a 316-unit apartment community and retail space. A work session is scheduled to discuss the city's water resources portfolio.

• Proposed rezoning and annexation of land near Buckeye Road and El Mirage Road for The Residences at the Agua Fria
• Site plan review for LIV Avondale, a 316-unit multi-family community and 1,064 sq ft retail space
• Final plat for Alamar Phase 4 Replat to create 22 single-family residential lots
• Resolution 1007-0222 for police department participation in sexual assault kit testing
• Ordinance 2006-0222 to abandon a water line easement at 114th Avenue and Dale Earnhardt Drive

The Avondale City Council approved the annexation, General Plan amendment, and rezoning for The Residences at Agua Fria, a 266-unit multifamily development, all by unanimous 7-0 votes. The council also approved the LIV Avondale development plan for a 316-unit apartment community with retail space. Additionally, the council adopted a funding agreement for the Avondale EDGE EMCC Scholarship Fund and approved several consent agenda items, including a sexual assault kit testing MOU and a maintenance improvement district for Alamar Phase 4.

• Approved annexation of 4.11 acres for The Residences at Agua Fria (7-0)
• Approved General Plan amendment from MDR to HDR for 7.16 acres (7-0)
• Approved rezoning of 22.3 acres to The Residences at Agua Fria PAD (7-0)
• Approved LIV Avondale development plan for 316-unit multifamily community (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution 1008-0222 for Avondale EDGE EMCC Scholarship Fund (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution 1007-0222 for sexual assault kit testing MOU (7-0)
• Approved Alamar Phase 4 Replat creating 22 single-family lots (7-0)
• Appointed Council Member Solorio to Subcommittee on Boards, Commissions and Committees (7-0)

City Council

The special meeting scheduled for January 26, 2022, was cancelled. The agenda had listed a request to enter executive session to discuss security plans and systems.

Sustainability Commission

The Sustainability Commission will meet to elect a Chair and Vice Chair. The body will also review and vote on the 2022 Annual Goals and approve minutes from previous meetings.

• Election of Chair and Vice Chair
• Review and approval of 2022 Annual Goals
• Approval of September 22, 2021 minutes
• Approval of December 15, 2021 Work Session minutes

The Avondale Sustainability Commission unanimously approved its 2022 annual goals, which include engaging high school students, reviewing the draft Community Sustainability Plan, and supporting a Green Business Blitz. The commission also elected Paul Lemmon as Chair and Daniel Schuh as Vice Chair. No public comments were made, and the minutes from previous meetings were approved.

• Approved September 22, 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved December 15, 2021 work session minutes (unanimous)
• Elected Paul Lemmon as Chair and Daniel Schuh as Vice Chair (unanimous)
• Approved 2022 Annual Goals as amended (unanimous)

Art Committee

The Municipal Art Committee will discuss and potentially take action on the FY 2021/2022 Annual Action Plan. The meeting includes updates from art organizations and a review of specific public art projects.

• Alamar City Park project
• Art at Fire Station 175
• Black History Mural Project
• NASCAR Mural
• Traffic Box Phase 1 Restoration

The Avondale Municipal Art Committee approved the design for the 'Retro Maven' sculpture at the BLVD Garage, part of the INFLUX project, and also approved the Alamar Community Park public art project and several sponsorship grants. The committee tabled the Black History Month murals request pending more information and noted the Art Organizations Update was tabled.

• Approved Retro Maven sculpture design for INFLUX at BLVD Garage (unanimous)
• Approved Alamar Community Park public art project design (unanimous)
• Approved sponsorship grant for Agua Fria High School Spring Art Show (unanimous)
• Approved sponsorship grant for Amberlea Elementary School Mariachi Education Program (unanimous)
• Tabled Black History Month murals sponsorship request
• Approved traffic utility box restoration project (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of September 21, 2021 meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will discuss the 2021 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report and interview candidates to fill a vacant council seat. The body is also deciding on several liquor licenses, land annexations, and zoning amendments for commercial and residential developments.

• Funding request of $1,000,000 from General Fund Contingency for the Blvd parking garage
• Proposed rezoning of 28.53 acres for Fairway Commerce Center from Agricultural to Planned Area Development
• Proposed rezoning and annexation of 118.4 acres for Shadow Ridge at Miami Avenue and Avondale Boulevard
• Allocation of $211,296 in Federal funding under the HOME Investment Partnership Program
• Liquor license applications for Club Santa Fe, Food City #83, Food City #93, Family Dollar #31787, and Tacos Chilango

The Avondale City Council unanimously appointed Gloria Solorio to fill the council vacancy left by Pat Dennis's resignation, with a term expiring December 31, 2024. The council also approved $1 million from General Fund contingency for the BLVD parking garage and funded a vehicle for the Fire and Medical Department's Low Acuity Unit. Several development projects were approved, including the Fairway Commerce Center and Shadow Ridge, along with multiple liquor license transfers and routine resolutions.

• Appointed Gloria Solorio to fill council vacancy (6-0)
• Approved $1M from General Fund contingency for BLVD parking garage (6-0)
• Approved funding for Low Acuity Unit vehicle purchase (6-0)
• Adopted Resolution 1005-0122 for Fairway Commerce Center General Plan amendment (6-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2003-0122 rezoning Fairway Commerce Center to PAD (6-0)
• Adopted Resolution 1006-0122 for Shadow Ridge General Plan amendment (6-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2004-0122 annexing 115.71 acres for Shadow Ridge (6-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2005-0122 rezoning Shadow Ridge to PAD (6-0)

Planning Commission

The Commission will review rezoning requests for M&P Transport Company and QuikTrip. It will also consider a development plan for the 316-unit LIV Avondale apartment community.

• Rezoning 27.6 acres near Lower Buckeye and Litchfield Roads for M&P Transport Company
• Conditional Use Permit for an M&P Transport Company fueling and weighing station
• Rezoning 7.37 acres at McDowell Road and 107th Avenue for QuikTrip and Big O Tires
• Conditional Use Permit for a gas station and convenience store at McDowell and 107th Avenue
• Development plan review for the 316-unit LIV Avondale apartment community

The Avondale Planning Commission voted to recommend approval of four applications to the City Council: a rezone and conditional use permit for M&P Transport Company's industrial trucking facility, a rezone and conditional use permit for a QuikTrip gas station and convenience store, and a development plan for the Liv Avondale multifamily project. All votes were 6-1 or 7-0, with Vice Chair Osborne absent for the first two items. The commission also approved the December 15, 2021 minutes.

• Approved M&P Transport rezone from AG/MH to General Industrial (A-1) with 7 conditions (6-1)
• Approved M&P Transport conditional use permit for truck fueling/dispatch/weighing with 6 conditions (6-1)
• Approved QuikTrip/Big O Tires rezone from AG to Freeway Commercial (C-3) with 5 conditions (7-0)
• Approved QuikTrip conditional use permit for gas station with convenience store with 3 conditions (7-0)
• Approved Liv Avondale development plan (316-unit multifamily) with 7 conditions (7-0)
• Approved December 15, 2021 meeting minutes (6-1)

Parks, Recreation & Libraries Advisory Board

The board will hold elections for a Chair and Vice-Chair. Members will also receive updates on the 2021-22 strategic plan, department accreditation, special events, and parks projects.

• Election of Board Chair
• Election of Board Vice-Chair
• Parks and Recreation 2021-22 Strategic Plan update
• Department accreditation update
• Parks and projects update

The Avondale Parks, Recreation & Libraries Advisory Board elected Janet Beason as Chair and Marie Arellano as Vice-Chair, both by 4-0 votes. The board also approved the December 8, 2021 meeting minutes. Staff provided updates on the strategic plan, accreditation, and upcoming events, but no other formal decisions were made.

• Elected Janet Beason as Board Chair (4-0)
• Elected Marie Arellano as Board Vice-Chair (4-0)
• Approved December 8, 2021 meeting minutes (4-0)

City Council

The City Council is meeting for a budget retreat. Staff will provide updates on financials, the economy, and department needs for Fiscal Year 2023.

• Discussion of capital improvement projects
• Review of self-funded employee benefits and insurance
• Review of employment statistics

The Avondale City Council held a budget retreat to discuss the Fiscal Year 2023 budget, reviewing the city's financial health, capital improvement projects, and department needs. No formal votes or decisions were made; the meeting was informational, with staff presentations and council discussion. The council also discussed priorities such as public safety and the upcoming search for a city manager.

• No formal decisions or votes taken during the budget retreat
• Council discussed FY2023 budget priorities, including public safety and capital improvements
• Council agreed to begin city manager search in 3-4 months with a subcommittee
• Council discussed prioritizing capital improvement projects

City Council

The City Council is holding a special meeting to consider adjourning into an executive session. The session involves legal advice regarding a former city manager's employment agreement and discussions with the Acting City Manager.

• Executive session regarding termination of employment agreement with former city manager
• Executive session regarding Acting City Manager assignments and responsibilities

The Avondale City Council held a special meeting and unanimously voted 7-0 to adjourn into executive session to discuss legal issues concerning the termination of the former city manager's employment agreement and to receive instructions for the city attorney. The meeting was procedural, with no public comment or substantive decisions made in open session.

• Adjourned to executive session to discuss former city manager termination (7-0)