Avondale public meetings in 2025

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a city-initiated proposal to amend the Zoning Ordinance by removing references to the obsolete City Center District (CCD) and making clerical corrections across multiple articles. Following the hearing, the commission will vote on a recommendation to forward to the City Council.

• Public hearing and consideration of Zoning Ordinance text amendments (PL-25-0291) to Articles 1, 5, 8, 9, and 12, removing obsolete CCD references, making clerical corrections, and improving ordinance usability.

City Council

The Avondale City Council will vote on a consent agenda that includes routine approvals such as meeting minutes and appointments. Major actions include a $100,000 transfer from the Fire Station 171 Replacement project, a $500,000 transfer from the general fund contingency to the Fire Apparatus Replacement FY2026 project, and an increase of the award authority by $50,000 to $1,550,000. Additional items on the agenda are a series of liquor‑license recommendations, an irrigation easement ordinance, and several intergovernmental agreements and resolutions. Presentation items recognizing local awards and program graduates are for discussion only.

• Approve $100,000 transfer from Fire Station 171 Replacement project (S0104)
• Approve $500,000 transfer from general fund contingency to Fire Apparatus Replacement FY2026 (A0454) and raise award authority to $1,550,000
• Recommend approval of a Series 12 restaurant liquor license for Ed's Fish & Chips at 306 N Central Avenue
• Adopt Ordinance 2047-1225 granting an irrigation easement to Salt River Project Agricultural Improvement and Power District along east side of 107th Avenue north of Encanto Boulevard
• Adopt Resolution 1079-1225 authorizing an intergovernmental agreement with the City of Litchfield Park for police services through June 30, 2031

Alamar (Lakin) CFD Board

The Alamar Community Facilities District Board will consider two consent agenda items. First, it will vote to approve the minutes from the June 2, 2025 board meeting. Second, it will adopt CFD Resolution 5-2025, a first amendment to the district development agreement that replaces Brookfield Residential (Arizona) LLC with Brookfield Communities US LLC and North America Sekisui House, LLC following a corporate restructuring request.

• Approve minutes from the June 2, 2025 Alamar CFD Board meeting.
• Adopt CFD Resolution 5-2025 – first amendment to the development, financing participation, and intergovernmental agreement, replacing Brookfield Residential (Arizona) LLC with Brookfield Communities US LLC and North America Sekisui House, LLC.

Public Safety Personnel Retirement System (Police & Fire)

The Avondale Police Local Board of PSPRS will discuss and possibly approve the meeting minutes from September 30, 2025, consider membership applications for 10 new police officers, and decide on an accidental disability retirement application for Officer Jennifer Miller. The board may also convene in executive session to discuss personnel matters and legal advice.

• Approval of minutes from the September 30, 2025 meeting
• New membership applications for 10 police officers hired in October 2025, including Nolan Tas, Ana Batrez, Jose Durazo-Burquez, and others (most with pre-existing conditions)
• Accidental disability retirement application for Officer Jennifer Miller
• Possible executive session under A.R.S. 38-431.03(A) for personnel and legal matters

Parks, Recreation & Libraries Advisory Board

The Parks, Recreation & Libraries Advisory Board will review library policies and discuss the Avondale Development Progress Dashboard Tool. The board will also approve minutes from October 8, 2025, and introduce new employees. Other agenda items include a member appreciation potluck and updates on upcoming events.

• Approval of October 8, 2025 meeting minutes
• Library policies review
• Avondale Development Progress Dashboard Tool discussion
• New employee introductions
• Janet Appreciation and Potluck event

The board approved the October 8, 2025 meeting minutes with a 5-0 vote. Members requested written step‑by‑step instructions for accessing the Avondale Development Progress Dashboard to be sent after the meeting. The review of library policies was deferred to the February meeting. The Parks and Recreation bond was reported as passed. The meeting was adjourned with a 5-0 vote.

• Approved October 8, 2025 minutes (5-0)
• Requested written dashboard instructions be sent to board
• Deferred library policies review to February meeting
• Parks and Recreation bond reported as passed
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Audit Committee

The Audit Committee will consider approving the September 4, 2025, meeting minutes and receive updates from the external auditor on the annual financial report, the City Auditor on FY2026 audit plan projects, and the Integrity Line. All items except the minutes are for discussion only.

• Approval of September 4, 2025, meeting minutes
• External auditor update on the Annual Consolidated Financial Report (discussion only)
• Audit status report on FY2026 approved Audit Plan projects (discussion only)
• Integrity Line update from the City Auditor (discussion only)

The Audit Committee voted 5‑0 to approve the September 04, 2025 meeting minutes. An external auditor update reported no prior‑year findings and a $4.2 million sick‑leave restatement. The committee discussed audit recommendations and directed Finance to have them in place before the February meeting.

• Approved September 04, 2025 audit committee minutes (5-0)
• Requested implementation of audit recommendations by the February meeting

City Council

The Avondale City Council will consider a consent agenda that includes routine approvals and several substantive items. Council members will vote on a liquor license for QuikTrip #1518 at 1590 N Avondale Blvd, a waterline license agreement with the Western Area Power Administration, and intergovernmental agreements with Litchfield Park and Tolleson. They will also adopt Ordinance 2046-1225, which updates the city code to incorporate the 2024 International Code Council building codes and the 2023 National Electrical Code. Presentation items such as proclamations and an employee announcement are for discussion only.

• Series 10 liquor license for QuikTrip #1518, 1590 N Avondale Blvd
• License agreement with WAPA for a 16-inch underground waterline crossing transmission lines
• Intergovernmental Agreement with Litchfield Park for senior services ($12,000)
• Intergovernmental Agreement with Tolleson for use of Avondale Detention Center
• Ordinance 2046-1225 adopting 2024 ICC building codes and 2023 NEC

The council unanimously approved the consent agenda and recommended a Series 10 liquor license for QuikTrip #1518. It authorized a license agreement with the Western Area Power Administration for a 16‑inch underground waterline. The council also adopted intergovernmental agreements with Litchfield Park and Tolleson, approved acquisition of property north of Lower Buckeye Road, accepted a perpetual easement donation from Tolleson Union High School District, and adopted Ordinance 2046‑1225 to incorporate the 2024 ICC building codes and the 2023 NEC.

• Approved consent agenda (7-0)
• Recommended approval of Series 10 liquor license for QuikTrip #1518
• Authorized license agreement with WAPA for 16‑inch underground waterline
• Adopted Intergovernmental Agreement with Litchfield Park for $12,000 senior services
• Adopted Intergovernmental Agreement with Tolleson for detention services
• Authorized acquisition of real property north of Lower Buckeye Rd east of Dysart Rd
• Accepted donation of perpetual easement from Tolleson Union High School District
• Adopted Ordinance 2046‑1225 adopting 2024 ICC building codes and 2023 NEC

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and consider a request for a conditional use permit to allow a reception center in an existing building at 725 N. Central Avenue, Suites 112–115. The property is zoned Community Commercial (C-2). The Commission may take action on the permit.

• Conditional use permit (PL-25-0235) for Allure Venue, LLC to operate a reception center in 4,605 sq ft at 725 N. Central Avenue, Suites 112–115

The commission approved the minutes from the October 15, 2025 meeting. It also approved Application PL-25-0235, granting a conditional use permit for Allure Venue at 725 N. Central Avenue to operate a reception center, subject to eight conditions. Both motions passed unanimously with a 6‑0 vote.

• Approved October 15, 2025 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Approved Application PL-25-0235 Allure Venue conditional use permit (6-0)
• Motion to adjourn meeting passed (6-0)

Art Committee

The Avondale Municipal Art Committee will consider two proposals to allocate public art funds: one for an art gallery at the Civic Center Library and another for historical photograph kiosks at Old Town Plaza. They will also vote on an amendment to the committee bylaws, approve minutes from the September 23 meeting, and receive updates on completed and ongoing projects.

• Consider proposal to use public art funds for Civic Center Library gallery
• Consider proposal to use public art funds for historical photograph kiosks at Old Town Plaza
• Consider amendment to Municipal Art Committee Bylaws
• Approve minutes from September 23, 2025 meeting
• Discuss 2026 Senior Art Scholarship Contest tasks

The Municipal Art Committee approved the September 23, 2025 meeting minutes. It approved a $15,000 allocation of public art funds for an art gallery in the Civic Center Library. The committee voted to table the historical photograph kiosk proposal and adopted a bylaw amendment that eliminates the City Council approval requirement. It also approved the 2026 meeting schedule.

• Approved September 23, 2025 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Approved $15,000 public art funds for Civic Center Library gallery (6-0)
• Tabled historical photograph kiosk proposal (6-0)
• Approved bylaw amendment removing City Council approval (6-0)
• Approved 2026 meeting schedule (Feb 17, May 19, Aug 18, Nov 17) (6-0)

City Council

The Avondale City Council will consider a range of items including employee introductions, several proclamations, and routine consent agenda actions. It will vote on a $300,000 HOME Investment Partnerships award for supportive services for families experiencing homelessness and related agreements. The council will also hold public hearings on rezoning and development plans for the Avondale Tech Center and adopt zoning ordinance text amendments.

• Approve Resolution 1070-1125 to award up to $300,000 HOME-ARP funding and a subrecipient agreement with A New Leaf for homelessness services
• Recommend approval of a Series 10 liquor license for Quick Stop SP at 127 West Main Street
• Amend the MOU with Avondale Professional Firefighters Association to update on‑call hourly pay rates
• Public hearing and adoption of Ordinance 2041-1125 to rezone the Avondale Tech Center site at Corporate Drive and 117th Avenue
• Adopt Ordinance 2042-1125 for text amendments to the Zoning Ordinance (Chapter 28, Articles 1 and 5)

The council approved the October 20, 2025 meeting minutes and a slate of appointments to boards and commissions. It recommended a Series 10 liquor license for Quick Stop SP, amended the firefighters’ on‑call pay MOU, and unanimously adopted the canvass of the November 4 special election. Several resolutions and ordinances were adopted, including an Economic Development Agreement, a ground‑lease purchase option, and a right‑of‑way easement for Arizona Public Service.

• Approved October 20, 2025 City Council meeting minutes (consent agenda)
• Approved appointments and reappointments to city boards and commissions (consent agenda)
• Recommended approval of Series 10 liquor license for Quick Stop SP at 127 West Main Street (consent agenda)
• Amended MOU with Avondale Professional Firefighters Association to update on‑call pay rate (retroactive June 23, 2025) (consent agenda)
• Adopted Resolution 1068-1125, canvassing November 4, 2025 special election results (unanimous 7‑0)
• Adopted Resolution 1072-1125, Economic Development Agreement with Web Avondale Investments, LLC (consent agenda)
• Adopted Ordinance 2039-1125, ground lease and purchase option with Web Avondale Investments for property at SEC of Roosevelt Street and 114th Avenue (consent agenda)
• Adopted Ordinance 2040-1125, granting right‑of‑way easement to Arizona Public Service across city‑owned parcels (consent agenda)

Neighborhood & Family Services Commission

The commission will hold a public hearing and discuss the draft Five-Year Consolidated Plan for HUD-funded activities from FY2025-2029. They will also review and approve September 2025 meeting minutes, and discuss the selection process for the Avondale Leading Edge Non-Profit Community Impact Award. The meeting includes a call to the public for comments.

• Public hearing and discussion on FY2025-2029 Five-Year Consolidated Plan for HUD funding activities
• Review and approval of September 24, 2025, meeting minutes
• Discussion of review and selection process for Avondale Leading Edge Non-Profit Community Impact Award
• Call to the Public for comments

The recorded minutes contain only certification and staff liaison information. No actions were approved, denied, or tabled.

City Council Subcommittee

The Avondale Council Subcommittee on Boards, Commissions, and Committees will consider approving the August 26, 2025 meeting minutes and will recommend appointments, schedule interviews, or continue recruitment for nine boards and commissions. These include the Audit Committee, Correction Officers Retirement Pension Board, Municipal Art Committee, Neighborhood and Family Services Commission, Parks Recreation & Libraries Advisory Board, two PSPRS boards (Fire and Police), Risk Management & Worker's Compensation Board, and Sustainability Commission.

• Approve August 26, 2025 meeting minutes
• Recommend appointments for Audit Committee
• Recommend appointments for Correction Officers Retirement Pension Board
• Recommend appointments for PSPRS Fire Board and PSPRS Police Board
• Recommend appointments for Sustainability Commission

City Council

The Avondale City Council will discuss and potentially vote on terminating the police department's speed safety camera program effective June 2026. They will also receive an update on the proposed Agua Fria Pedestrian Bridge design, discuss the FY2026 budget, and reconsider mid-year public safety salary adjustments. Other items include approvals for liquor licenses, an emergency operations plan update, and real estate acquisitions for water system improvements.

• Termination of Speed Safety Camera Program agreement with Verra Mobility effective June 30, 2026
• Reconsideration of mid-year public safety salary adjustments including new step plans and additional lieutenant positions
• Update on design and cost of proposed Agua Fria Pedestrian Bridge (discussion only)
• Adoption of Resolution 1067-1125 for Intergovernmental Agreement with Maricopa County for Connected Vehicle Acceleration Zone (up to $100,000 in-kind services)
• Ordinance 2037-1125 authorizing purchase of parcels for water treatment site

City Council

The Avondale City Council will consider mid-year salary adjustments for police and fire personnel, including step plan changes and two new lieutenant positions, effective January 2026. They will also receive a presentation and vote on a Notice of Intent for a development tax incentive agreement with Web Avondale Investments for a proposed Embassy Suites hotel at The BLVD. Other regular agenda items include adopting a Strategic Plan for Homelessness. The consent agenda features a $104,000 settlement, a $287,124 VOCA grant for the police department, a school resource officer agreement with Agua Fria Union High School District, and extensions for data sharing with ASU and homeless services.

• Mid-year public safety salary adjustments: step plan changes for police officers/sergeants, transition of lieutenants and fire battalion chiefs to step plan, and addition of 2 FTE lieutenant positions
• Notice of Intent to enter into a sales tax rebate agreement with Web Avondale Investments for a full-service Embassy Suites hotel at The BLVD
• Adoption of Resolution 1060-1025: Strategic Plan for Homelessness
• Settlement agreement with Lana Nabaty for $104,000
• Acceptance of VOCA grant of $287,124 from Arizona DPS for Police Department/Southwest Family Advocacy Center

The council unanimously approved the consent agenda, which included a $104,000 settlement with Lana Nabaty and a $287,124 Victims of Crime Act grant for the Police Department and Southwest Family Advocacy Center. It also extended a data‑sharing agreement with Arizona State University, adopted a bus‑shelter easement ordinance, and approved several intergovernmental agreements and amendments with Phoenix, Agua Fria Union High School District, and Maricopa County. All items were adopted without any council member requesting separate consideration.

• Approved Consent Agenda (6‑0 vote)
• Approved $104,000 settlement with Lana Nabaty
• Approved $287,124 VOCA grant to Police Department/Southwest Family Advocacy Center
• Extended 10‑year Data Sharing Agreement with Arizona State University
• Adopted Ordinance reserving bus‑shelter easement on city‑owned property
• Approved Intergovernmental Agreement with City of Phoenix for FTA Section 5310 grant pass‑thru
• Approved Intergovernmental Agreement with Agua Fria Union High School District for School Resource Officer
• Approved Administrative Change Order No. 2 to Maricopa County bridge‑housing agreement

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on a proposed 38-acre technology campus and several city-initiated updates to the Zoning Ordinance and General Plan. The body will take action and forward recommendations to the City Council regarding these land use and zoning changes.

• General Plan amendment for Avondale Tech Center at Corporate Drive and 117th Avenue to change 38 acres from Mixed Use to Business Park
• Rezone request for Avondale Tech Center from City Center District to Avondale Tech Center Planned Area Development
• City-initiated Zoning Ordinance text amendments for Chapter 28, Article 1 and Article 5
• General Plan text amendment to designate Gateway, Village, and Park Avenue Districts as Central Business District for Middle Housing
• Zoning Ordinance text amendments for Chapter 28, Article 1 and a new Article 14 regarding middle housing

The Avondale Planning Commission approved the minor General Plan amendment for the Avondale Tech Center, changing its land use designation from Mixed Use to Business Park (vote 6‑0). It also approved the rezoning of the same site from City Center District to Avondale Tech Center Planned Area Development with underlying Commercial Park zoning (vote 6‑0). Finally, the commission approved text amendments to the Zoning Ordinance affecting the BLVD district (vote 6‑0). No public comments were received on any of the items.

• Approved minor General Plan amendment (PL-25-0120) 6‑0
• Approved rezoning to Avondale Tech Center PAD (PL-25-0121) 6‑0
• Approved Zoning Ordinance text amendments (PL-25-0189) 6‑0

Parks, Recreation & Libraries Advisory Board

The Avondale Parks, Recreation & Libraries Advisory Board will review and discuss proposed changes to the meeting schedule requirements in its bylaws. The meeting also includes routine items such as approval of August 13, 2025 minutes, new employee introductions, updates on the Civic Center Park walk, the 2025 Aquatic Center close‑out, fall events, and a coffee invitation with the city manager.

• Approval of August 13, 2025 meeting minutes
• Discussion of meeting schedule requirements in the advisory board bylaws
• 2025 Aquatic Center close‑out overview
• Updates on Civic Center Park walk and fall events
• Invitation to coffee with the city manager

The board approved the August 13, 2025 meeting minutes by a 5‑0 vote. It voted to maintain the current bi‑monthly schedule of six meetings per year, with the option for one special meeting if needed. New employee introductions were postponed to a future meeting. The meeting was adjourned by a 5‑0 vote.

• Approved August 13, 2025 minutes (5‑0)
• Maintained bi‑monthly meeting schedule (six meetings per year, one special meeting possible)
• Postponed new employee introductions to a future meeting
• Adjourned meeting (5‑0)

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing to discuss proposed land use assumptions and infrastructure improvement plans used for development impact fees. The body will also consider budget transfers, personnel policy changes, and a right-of-way deannexation.

• Public hearing on Land Use Assumptions (LUA) and Infrastructure Improvement Plan (IIP) for development impact fees
• Approval of Fiscal Year 2025 quarterly budget transfers and carryover appropriation
• Resolution 1059-1025 to amend Personnel Policies and Procedures regarding the Drug & Alcohol Policy
• Ordinance 2035-1025 for the deannexation of Litchfield Road right-of-way at The Stack Avondale
• Executive session regarding litigation involving John Keenan, Donnell Mackie, James “Scott” Plymesser, Charles Montoya, Lana Nabaty, and Michael Pullem

The council unanimously approved the consent agenda, which included the September 8, 2025 meeting minutes, FY2025 quarterly budget transfers, a resolution amending the city’s drug and alcohol personnel policy, and an ordinance deannexing the Litchfield Road right‑of‑way. All items were adopted with a 7‑0 vote. No other actions were taken at the meeting.

• Approved Consent Agenda (7-0)
• Approved September 8, 2025 meeting minutes (7-0)
• Approved FY2025 quarterly budget transfers (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution 1059-1025 amending drug & alcohol personnel policy (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2035-1025 deannexing Litchfield Road right‑of‑way (7-0)

Public Safety Personnel Retirement System (Police & Fire)

The Avondale Public Safety Personnel Retirement System Local Board will approve minutes from its September 9, 2025 meeting. It will discuss and possibly act on an accidental disability retirement application for Officer Arianna Bartholomew. The board may also enter an executive session to address confidential personnel matters. A discussion of future agenda items will be held with no action required.

• Approve minutes from the September 9, 2025 meeting
• Consider accidental disability retirement application for Officer Arianna Bartholomew
• Possible executive session to discuss confidential personnel matters
• Discuss future agenda items (no action required)
• Adjourn the meeting

The board unanimously approved the September 9, 2025 meeting minutes. It entered executive session to discuss Officer Arianna Bartholomew’s accidental disability retirement application, noting VA medical records were missing. After reconvening, the board unanimously directed Officer Bartholomew to obtain the missing VA records and to reconvene once they are received. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved September 9, 2025 minutes (unanimous 3‑0)
• Entered executive session to discuss disability retirement (unanimous)
• Directed Officer Arianna Bartholomew to obtain missing VA medical records (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Sustainability Commission

The Avondale Sustainability Commission will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes from July and discuss water conservation efforts and general sustainability updates. No votes on ordinances or contracts are scheduled.

• Approval of July meeting minutes (action item)
• Discussion of water conservation strategies
• Discussion of sustainability updates and initiatives

Neighborhood & Family Services Commission

The Neighborhood & Family Services Commission will review and possibly approve the March 26, 2025 meeting minutes. City staff will present information about the 2025 bond election for discussion. The commission will consider rescheduling the December 24, 2025 meeting to November 5, 2025 and take action on that request. Additional items include future agenda information, announcements, and a public call.

• Review and approval of March 26, 2025 meeting minutes
• Bond election information presentation
• Consideration of rescheduling Dec 24, 2025 meeting to Nov 5, 2025
• Future agenda items (information only)
• Announcements (information only)

The commission unanimously approved the March 26, 2025 meeting minutes. A motion to set the next meeting for Wednesday, November 5, 2025 was also approved unanimously. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

• Approved March 26, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved new meeting date Nov 5, 2025 (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Art Committee

The Municipal Art Committee will decide on a public art artist for the new Civic Center Park and receive updates on public art for library cards and the Hometown Hero Banners. Approval of the minutes from the September 9 meeting is also on the agenda.

• Approval of minutes from September 9, 2025
• Public art artist proposal for Civic Center Park (action item)
• Update on public art used on future library cards
• Update on Hometown Hero Banners

The Municipal Art Committee unanimously approved the September 9 meeting minutes. It voted 5‑0 to recommend approving the bronze sculpture by Nicolas Rascona for the new Civic Center Park. The committee received updates on library‑card artwork and Hometown Hero banners but took no action on those items. The next meeting is scheduled for November 18, 2025.

• Approved September 9 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Recommended approving bronze art piece by Nicolas Rascona for Civic Center Park (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

City Council

The Avondale City Council will hold a regular meeting with a consent agenda including approval of minutes, two liquor license applications, and a resolution to accept grant funding from the Gila River Indian Community and pass it to a local non-profit. The regular agenda features a discussion-only update on public art. No major ordinances or budget items are scheduled—most items are routine or informational.

• Resolution 1058-0925 authorizing acceptance of grant from Gila River Indian Community and pass-through to non-profit A Mighty Change of Heart
• Series 4 (Wholesaler) liquor license for Jalisco International Imports at 1100 North 127th Avenue, Suite 100
• Series 10 (Beer and Wine Store) liquor license for Circle K #9602 at 10715 West Broadway Road
• Public Art Update (discussion only)
• Employee introductions for new hires and promotions in multiple departments

The council approved the consent agenda unanimously, which included the August 25, 2025 meeting minutes, recommendations to approve two liquor licenses, and adoption of a grant resolution for A Mighty Change of Heart. All items were approved by a 7‑to‑0 vote. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

• Approved Consent Agenda (7-0)
• Approved August 25, 2025 meeting minutes (7-0)
• Recommended Series 4 liquor license for Jalisco International Imports (7-0)
• Recommended Series 10 liquor license for Circle K #9602 (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution 1058-0925 authorizing grant to A Mighty Change of Heart (7-0)
• Adjourned meeting (7-0)

Planning Commission

A regular meeting of the Avondale Planning Commission scheduled for September 17, 2025 was cancelled. No meeting minutes will be recorded for this date.

The Planning Commission did not convene on September 17, 2025. The notice was issued solely for record‑keeping purposes. No decisions, approvals, or denials were made on that date.

Public Safety Personnel Retirement System (Police & Fire)

The Avondale Police Local Board will discuss and possibly approve two new membership applications for rehire and new hire officers, and consider an accidental disability retirement application for Officer Dale Wyman. The board may also convene in executive session for personnel or legal matters, then vote on the meeting minutes from June 17, 2025.

• Rehire Officer Dante Herron (rehire date July 28, 2025) with pre-existing conditions
• New Hire Officer Derek Albano (rehire date September 4, 2025) with pre-existing conditions
• Accidental Disability Retirement application for Officer Dale Wyman
• Possible executive session under A.R.S. 38-431.03(A) for personnel, confidential records, or legal advice
• Approval of June 17, 2025 meeting minutes

The board unanimously approved the minutes from the June 17, 2025 meeting. They accepted the membership applications of Officer Dante Herron and Officer Derek Albano into the PSPRS. They also approved Police Officer Dale Wyman’s accidental disability retirement application.

• Approved June 17, 2025 minutes (3-0)
• Accepted PSPRS memberships for Officers Dante Herron and Derek Albano (3-0)
• Approved disability retirement for Officer Dale Wyman (3-0)

Art Committee

The Municipal Art Committee will review a proposal for an artist for the new Civic Center Park. The body will also consider using public art funds for new library cards and plan the 2026 Achieving Artists High School Scholarship Art Contest.

• Proposal for public art artist for the new Civic Center Park
• Proposal to use Public Art Funds for new library cards
• Planning for the 2026 Achieving Artists High School Scholarship Art Contest
• Update on Harmony of Rivers landscaping
• Updates on Grid sculpture and Old Town Plaza selected artist

The committee approved the July 8, 2025 meeting minutes with a 5-0 vote. It voted 5-0 to table the Civic Center Park public art proposal by Nicolas Rascona pending further design options. It also approved a $4,687 expenditure from the Public Art Fund to add public‑art images to new library cards, also by a 5-0 vote.

• Approved minutes from July 8, 2025 (5‑0)
• Tabled vote on Nicolas Rascona “Seeds For Growth” Civic Center Park art proposal (5‑0)
• Approved use of $4,687 Public Art Fund for new library cards featuring public art (5‑0)

City Council

The City Council will review several liquor license applications and intergovernmental agreements for school resource officers. The body will also consider accepting a federal grant for the Safe Streets and Roads for All program and receive an update on the police department's speed safety camera program.

• Resolution 1054-0925: Acceptance of $560,000.00 grant from U.S. Department of Transportation for the Safe Streets and Roads for All program
• Liquor license applications for FPR Distributing Co, Inc, Awesome Convenience & More, Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant, and Poco Madre Brunch Y Dinner
• Intergovernmental agreements for School Resource Officers at multiple elementary, middle, and high schools
• Ordinances 2033-0925 and 2034-0925: Right-of-way easement agreements from Hillcrest-H, LP and Verde Trails Homeowners Association
• Appointments of Crystal Lopez-Davey and Kristopher Ortega to the Planning Commission

The council adopted Resolution 1054-0925, accepting a $560,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation for the Safe Streets and Roads for All program. It also approved intergovernmental agreements to fund School Resource Officers at multiple elementary, middle, and high schools. Additional actions included accepting right‑of‑way easement agreements, recommending several liquor licenses, appointing two Planning Commission alternates, and approving the consent agenda except item 4g with a 7‑0 vote.

• Adopted Resolution 1054-0925, accepting $560,000 federal grant (no vote count provided)
• Adopted Resolution 1055-0925, intergovernmental agreement for School Resource Officers at Michael Anderson Elementary, Avondale Middle, and Lattie Coor Elementary schools
• Adopted Resolution 1056-0925, intergovernmental agreement for a School Resource Officer at Estrella High School
• Adopted Resolution 1057-0925, intergovernmental agreement for School Resource Officers at La Joya Community High, Westview High, and West Point High schools
• Adopted Ordinances 2033-0925 and 2034-0925, accepting right‑of‑way easement agreements from Hillcrest‑H, LP and Verde Trails Homeowners Association
• Approved liquor license recommendations for FPR Distributing Co., Awesome Convenience & More, Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant, and Poco Madre Brunch Y Dinner
• Approved appointments of Crystal Lopez‑Davey (alternate) and Kristopher Ortega (alternate/regular) to the Planning Commission
• Approved consent agenda except item 4g, vote 7‑0 unanimous

Audit Committee

This is a procedural meeting of the Avondale Audit Committee. They will approve previous meeting minutes, discuss recently closed audit projects, receive an update on ongoing FY2026 audits, and set meeting dates for 2026. No binding votes or financial decisions are on the agenda.

• Approval of May 8, 2025 meeting minutes
• Discussion of audit projects closed this quarter
• Overview of ongoing projects from FY2026 audit plan
• Proposed 2026 meeting calendar

The committee voted to approve the May 08, 2025 audit committee minutes, with a unanimous 5‑to‑0 vote. The meeting was then adjourned by a unanimous 5‑to‑0 vote. All other agenda items were discussed only and no further actions were taken.

• Approved May 08, 2025 audit committee minutes (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

City Council Subcommittee

The Council Subcommittee on Boards, Commissions, and Committees will interview five applicants for the Planning Commissioner position. The body will then decide whether to recommend appointments, schedule more interviews, or continue recruitment.

• Interviews for Planning Commissioner: Kristopher Ortega, Hector Arellano, Brian Carrillo, Crystal Lopez-Davey, and Cindy de la Riva
• Approval of August 6, 2025 meeting minutes

The subcommittee unanimously approved the August 6, 2025 meeting minutes. It then unanimously recommended the appointment of Crystal Lopez‑Davey as a Planning Commissioner and recommended Kristopher Ortega for future Planning Commission vacancies. The meeting was adjourned by unanimous vote.

• Approved August 6, 2025 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Recommended appointment of Crystal Lopez‑Davey to Planning Commission (3-0)
• Recommended appointment of Kristopher Ortega for future Planning Commission vacancies (3-0)
• Adjourned meeting (3-0)

City Council

The Avondale City Council will discuss employee introductions, a credential award, and a police K‑9 Day proclamation. On the consent agenda, members will approve the 2026 council meeting schedule and appoint individuals to city boards and commissions. The regular agenda includes a request to move $280,000 and $75,000 from contingency to Bridge Housing programs and raise the award authority to $2,989,061. All items will be acted on by a council motion.

• Approve $280,000 budget transfer from contingency to M0176 Bridge Housing
• Approve $75,000 budget transfer for Family Bridge Housing operations and raise award authority to $2,989,061
• Approve the 2026 City Council meeting schedule (consent agenda)
• Approve appointments to the City’s Boards and Commissions (consent agenda)
• Present a proclamation recognizing September 1, 2025 as National Police K‑9 Day (discussion only)

The council approved the 2026 meeting schedule and appointments to boards and commissions. The consent agenda was adopted unanimously (7-0). A budget transfer of $280,000 for Bridge Housing and $75,000 for operations was approved, increasing the award authority to $2,989,061, with a vote of 6-1. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved Consent Agenda (7-0)
• Approved 2026 City Council meeting schedule
• Approved appointments to city boards and commissions
• Approved $280,000 budget transfer to M0176 Bridge Housing and $75,000 for operations, raising award authority to $2,989,061 (6-1)

Public Safety Personnel Retirement System (Police & Fire)

The PSPRS Local Board meeting scheduled for August 20, 2025, has been cancelled. The agenda included consideration of a new membership application for rehire officer Dante Herron and a disability retirement application for officer Dale Wyman, as well as approval of prior minutes and possible executive session. No actions will be taken.

• New membership application for rehire officer Dante Herron with pre-existing conditions (rehire date 07/28/2025)
• Accidental Disability Retirement application for officer Dale Wyman
• Approval of June 17, 2025 meeting minutes
• Possible executive session under A.R.S. 38-431.03(A)
• Discussion of future agenda items (no action required)

The regular meeting of the City of Avondale Police Local Board scheduled for August 20, 2025, was cancelled. This notice is for record purposes only and no meeting minutes were filed. Consequently, no decisions were made or recorded on that date.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission meeting scheduled for August 20, 2025, will not be held. This notice is for records purposes only.

The Planning Commission announced that its regular meeting scheduled for August 20, 2025 was cancelled. No decisions were made and no minutes will be recorded for that date.

Art Committee

The Avondale Municipal Art Committee will meet on August 19, 2025 to consider approving minutes from July 8, 2025 and receive staff updates on completed and current public art projects. Topics include the Harmony of Rivers landscaping, the Grid sculpture, Old Town Plaza artist selection, Hometown Heroes Banners, Civic Center Park artist search, and public art plaques. Unscheduled public appearances are permitted. The agenda concludes with a note that the next meeting scheduled for October 18, 2025 is cancelled.

• Approval of minutes from July 8, 2025 meeting
• Updates on completed Harmony of Rivers landscaping and current projects (Grid sculpture, Old Town Plaza artist, Hometown Heroes Banners)
• Update on Civic Center Park artist search and public art plaques
• Next meeting (October 18, 2025) noted as cancelled

The scheduled Municipal Art Committee meeting for August 19, 2025 was cancelled. The record notes that no meeting minutes will be filed for this date. Consequently, no actions were approved, denied, or tabled.

City Council

The City Council will review several consent agenda items, including budget transfers and intergovernmental agreements. The body is deciding on contracts for senior services and early childhood development funding.

• Contract with Area Agency on Aging (AAA) for fiscal year 2025-2026 in the amount of $418,429
• Resolution 1052-0825 to receive $250,000 from First Things First for the City of Avondale Family Resource Center
• Ordinance 2031-0825 amending City Code regarding Employee Relations
• Ordinance 2032-0825 accepting a right-of-way easement from GS 10, LLC for Fuze 623 and Flatz 623 development
• Budget transfer from contingency appropriation for the Solid Waste budget

The council approved the consent agenda, removing item 3b for separate consideration. It amended the FY2025 solid waste budget contingency transfer and adopted a $418,429 contract with the Area Agency on Aging for senior services. The council also approved a $250,000 intergovernmental agreement with First Things First and authorized the city manager to take a compensated teaching position at Northern Arizona University.

• Approved consent agenda except item 3b (7-0)
• Amended FY2025 solid waste budget contingency transfer (7-0)
• Approved $418,429 contract with Area Agency on Aging (7-0)
• Adopted itemized budget for Senior Services division (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution 1052-0825 to receive $250,000 from First Things First (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution 1053-0825 amendment to First Things First agreement (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2031-0825 amending City Code employee relations (7-0)
• Approved secondary employment agreement for City Manager with Northern Arizona University (7-0)

Parks, Recreation & Libraries Advisory Board

The Parks, Recreation & Libraries Advisory Board will meet to review the FY26 public art schedule and receive updates on fall events and Hispanic Heritage Month. The board will also consider approving minutes from the June 11, 2025, meeting.

• Approval of June 11, 2025, meeting minutes
• Civic Center Park walk
• Hispanic Heritage Month discussion
• Fall event updates
• Public Art FY26 schedule

The Parks, Recreation & Libraries Advisory Board voted 5‑0 to approve the June 11, 2025 meeting minutes. A motion to adjourn the August 13, 2025 meeting also passed unanimously (5‑0). No other formal actions or votes were recorded.

• Approved June 11, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

City Council Subcommittee

The subcommittee will consider approving the March 3, 2025 City Council meeting minutes. It will also recommend appointments, schedule interviews, or continue recruitment for the Municipal Art Committee, Planning Commission, Board of Adjustment, and Sustainability Commission.

• Approve March 3, 2025 City Council meeting minutes
• Recommend appointments to the Municipal Art Committee
• Recommend appointments to the Planning Commission
• Recommend appointments to the Board of Adjustment
• Recommend appointments to the Sustainability Commission

The Avondale City Council Subcommittee approved the March 03, 2025 meeting minutes. It then recommended appointments to the Municipal Art Committee, Planning Commission (interview candidates), Board of Adjustment, and Sustainability Commission, each passing with a 3‑0 vote. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved March 03, 2025 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Recommended Yulio Valdes Cascales (regular) and Jacqueline Nicole Garcia (alternate) to Municipal Art Committee (3-0)
• Recommended interviewing Brian Carrillo, Hector Arellano, Crystal Lopez-Davey, Cindy de la Riva, and Kristopher Ortega for Planning Commission alternate member (3-0)
• Recommended Sheri Fields as regular member to Board of Adjustment (3-0)
• Recommended Amanda Duncan-Billiman as alternate member to Sustainability Commission (3-0)
• Adjourned meeting (3-0)

Correction Officers Retirement Pension Board

The Public Safety Personnel Retirement System Local Correction Officer Retirement Pension Board will discuss and possibly approve membership applications for two detention officers. The board may also convene in executive session for personnel or legal matters and vote to approve previous meeting minutes.

• New membership application for Detention Officer Evan Goldberg (hire date 01/27/2025, pre-existing condition: Yes)
• New membership application for Detention Officer Antonio Mendoza (hire date 08/05/2024, pre-existing condition: No)
• Approval of meeting minutes from October 9, 2024
• Possible executive session per A.R.S. Section 38-431.03(A)

Sustainability Commission

The Avondale Sustainability Commission will hold a workshop to discuss the Community Sustainability Plan, focusing on current status and future priorities. The agenda includes approval of previous meeting minutes and unscheduled public appearances.

• Approval of May meeting minutes
• Community Sustainability Plan Workshop
• Unscheduled public appearances

The Sustainability Commission voted 5-0 to approve the minutes from the May 28, 2025 meeting. The commission also voted 5-0 to adjourn the July 23, 2025 meeting at 7:20 p.m. No other substantive actions or approvals were recorded.

• Approved May 28, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:20 p.m. (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Avondale Planning Commission has cancelled its scheduled regular meeting for July 16, 2025. The meeting was for records purposes only, and no minutes will be on file for this date.

The Planning Commission announced that its regular meeting scheduled for July 16, 2025 was cancelled. No minutes were recorded and no actions were taken. This notice serves only for record‑keeping purposes.

City Council

The City Council will review funding recommendations for the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Contributions Assistance Program. The body will also consider liquor license applications, city code amendments for special events, and easement donations for a water facility project.

• Proposed $200,000 for the Contributions Assistance Program FY 2025-2026
• Liquor license requests for Springhill Suites Avondale (9950 W Encanto Blvd) and Harkins Theatres Gateway Pavilions 18 (10250 W McDowell Rd)
• Ordinance 2027-0725 to amend City Code Chapter 7 regarding special event definitions and requirements
• MOU amendment for Avondale Professional Firefighters Association Local 3924 regarding merit increases
• Acceptance of perpetual easement donations from Brookfield Lakin LLC and Thomas Title and Escrow Agency for the Water Reclamation Facility Phase 2 Expansion Project

The council unanimously approved the consent agenda. It recommended approval of two liquor licenses for Springhill Suites (9950 W Encanto Blvd) and Harkins Theatres Gateway Pavilions 18 (10250 W McDowell Rd). The council approved $200,000 funding for the Contributions Assistance Program for FY 2025‑2026. It also adopted resolutions and ordinances to amend a fire‑fighter MOU, update the intergovernmental agreement with Maricopa County, amend special‑event code, and accept perpetual easement donations for the Water Reclamation Facility Phase 2 expansion.

• Approved Consent Agenda unanimously (7‑0)
• Approved Series 10 liquor license for Springhill Suites (9950 W Encanto Blvd)
• Approved Series 12 liquor license for Harkins Theatres Gateway Pavilions 18 (10250 W McDowell Rd)
• Approved $200,000 Contributions Assistance Program funding for FY 2025‑2026
• Adopted amendment to MOU with Avondale Professional Firefighters Association Local 3924
• Adopted Resolution 1051‑0725 amending Intergovernmental Agreement with Maricopa County Human Services Department
• Adopted Ordinance 2027‑0725 amending City Code Chapter 7 special‑event definitions and requirements
• Adopted Ordinances 2029‑0725 and 2030‑0725 accepting perpetual easement donations for Water Reclamation Facility Phase 2 expansion

Art Committee

The Avondale Municipal Art Committee will meet virtually to approve the minutes from its May 20, 2025 meeting. It will consider a mural proposal for Fire Station #171 and a proposal to select an artist for the Western Avenue Plaza. The committee will take appropriate action on each item.

• Approve minutes from the May 20, 2025 meeting
• Consider mural proposal for Fire Station #171
• Consider proposal to move forward with an artist for Western Avenue Plaza

The committee unanimously approved the minutes from the May 20, 2025 meeting (6‑0). It also unanimously approved moving forward with the proposed mural for Fire Station #171 (6‑0). Finally, the committee unanimously approved proceeding with a direct selection process for an artist for the Western Avenue Plaza project (6‑0).

• Approved May 20, 2025 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Approved mural proposal for Fire Station #171 (6-0)
• Approved direct selection process for Western Avenue Plaza artist (6-0)
• Adjourned meeting (6-0)

City Council

The Avondale City Council will consider a consent agenda that includes routine items such as approving the June 16, 2025 meeting minutes and several budget transfers. The council will adopt Resolution 1045-0725 to implement proposed user fee changes for fiscal year 2026. Additional items include the formation of Maintenance Improvement District No. 45 for Entrada Phase 6 and a development agreement with Sierra Luna Energy Storage LLC. A public hearing will be held on a planned‑area‑development amendment for the Hermosa Ranch Technology Campus North.

• Resolution 1045-0725 – Fiscal Year 2026 proposed user fee changes
• Resolution 1046-0725 & 1047-0725 – Formation of Maintenance Improvement District No. 45, Entrada – Phase 6
• Resolution 1048-0725 – Intergovernmental agreement for participation in the Arizona Child Abduction Response Team
• Ordinance 2026-0725 – Hermosa Ranch Technology Campus North PAD amendment (height restriction and PAD infrastructure changes)
• Resolution 1050-0725 – Development agreement with Sierra Luna Energy Storage LLC

The council approved the June 16, 2025 meeting minutes and quarterly budget transfers. It adopted several resolutions, including a $169,775 AZ 911 grant, FY2026 user‑fee changes, and the creation of Maintenance Improvement District No. 45, Entrada Phase 6. The Fourth Amendment to the Phoenix recycling agreement was also adopted unanimously.

• Approved June 16, 2025 meeting minutes (consent agenda)
• Approved quarterly budget transfers (consent agenda)
• Adopted Resolution 1043-0725, accepting $169,775 AZ 911 grant
• Adopted Resolution 1045-0725, FY2026 proposed user‑fee changes
• Adopted Resolutions 1046-0725 and 1047-0725, forming Maintenance Improvement District No. 45, Entrada Phase 6
• Adopted Resolution 1044-0725, Fourth Amendment to Phoenix recycling agreement (vote 7‑0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2024-0725, SRP power distribution easement for Civic Center Park
• Adopted Ordinance 2025-0725, annexing 113th Avenue right‑of‑way at Entrada

Neighborhood & Family Services Commission

The Neighborhood and Family Services Commission will meet to review March 2025 minutes and receive information regarding the upcoming 2025 Bond Election. The meeting is scheduled for June 25, 2025, at the AZ Complete Health Avondale Resource Center.

• Review and approval of March 26, 2025, meeting minutes
• Presentation of 2025 Bond Election information by City Staff
• Meeting held at AZ Complete Health Avondale Resource Center (995 E. Riley Drive)

The Neighborhood and Family Services Commission did not hold its regular meeting on June 25, 2025 because a quorum was not present. As a result, no decisions, approvals, or votes were recorded for that date.

City Council Subcommittee

The Council Subcommittee will review eligible applications for the Contributions Assistance Program and make recommendations to City Council. They will also approve the June 10, 2024 meeting minutes.

• Review of eligible applications for the Contributions Assistance Program
• Approval of June 10, 2024 meeting minutes

Planning Commission

The Avondale Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider a gas station permit and a major amendment to a Planned Area Development for a technology campus. The commission will also approve previous meeting minutes.

• Approval of May 21, 2025 Planning Commission Minutes
• Conditional Use Permit for gas station at 107th Ave and Broadway Road
• Hermosa Ranch Technology Campus North PAD amendment to adjust data center height limits
• Hermosa Ranch Technology Campus North PAD amendment to modify infrastructure phasing stipulations

The commission approved the May 21, 2025 meeting minutes by a 5‑0 vote. It then approved the Circle K Conditional Use Permit (Application PL‑24‑0058) with seven conditions, also by a 5‑0 vote. Finally, the commission approved the Hermosa Ranch Technology Campus‑North Planned Area Development amendment (Application PL‑25‑0054) with twelve conditions, again 5‑0.

• Approved May 21, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved Circle K Conditional Use Permit PL-24-0058 (5-0)
• Approved Hermosa Ranch Technology Campus North PAD amendment PL-25-0054 (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Public Safety Personnel Retirement System (Police & Fire)

The Avondale PSPRS Local Board will discuss and possibly approve pension membership for 11 newly hired police officers, several with pre-existing conditions, and a disability retirement application for Officer Dale Wyman. The board will also review minutes from October 2024.

• Approve PSPRS membership for 11 police officers with hire dates ranging from October 2024 to April 2025 (Tyler Uitto, Timothy Canfield, Edgar Arias, Kristian Urbina, Rene Valenzuela, Brennan Zehr, Scott Kellenberger, Jason Owens, Hayden Pearce, Dakota Farrow, Kaleb Gaytan)
• Consider accidental disability retirement application for Officer Dale Wyman
• Approve meeting minutes from October 10, 2024
• Possible executive session for personnel or legal matters

The board voted 3‑0 to refer Dale Wyman’s accidental disability retirement application for an Independent Medical Examination. The board also voted 3‑0 to approve the minutes from the October 10, 2024 meeting. A motion to accept ten new police membership applications was approved unanimously (3‑0). The meeting was then adjourned.

• Referred Dale Wyman for Independent Medical Examination (approved 3-0)
• Approved October 10, 2024 meeting minutes (approved 3-0)
• Accepted new membership applications for ten hires (approved 3-0)
• Adjourned meeting (approved 3-0)

City Council

The Council will hold public hearings and consider several items, including a rezoning for a 37-lot single-family residential development and adoption of the FY2026 property tax levy. Consent agenda items include water conservation rebates, intergovernmental agreements for fire apparatus sharing and a traffic signal at 99th Avenue and Encanto Boulevard, and acceptance of $371,794 in HOME-ARP federal funds. Amendments to employment agreements for the City Auditor, City Manager, and City Attorney are also on consent.

• Public hearing and vote on Avondale 10 rezoning (37-lot single-family, ~4 DU/acre) near Lower Buckeye and El Mirage roads
• Resolution 1041-0625 setting FY2026 primary and secondary property tax levy
• Amendments to employment agreements for City Auditor, City Manager, and City Attorney
• Resolution 1038-0625 authorizing IGA for traffic signal at 99th Avenue and Encanto Boulevard
• Resolution 1040-0625 accepting $371,794 in HOME-ARP federal funding from Maricopa County

The Avondale City Council approved the consent agenda (except items 4f and 4h) and reappointed two members to the Judicial Advisory Board. It adopted a water‑conservation rebate program and property‑tax levies for Maintenance Improvement Districts, and approved several intergovernmental agreements and employment‑agreement amendments. All motions with recorded votes passed unanimously 7‑0.

• Approved Consent Agenda (except items 4f and 4h) – unanimous 7‑0
• Approved June 2, 2025 City Council meeting minutes
• Reappointed Michael Kielsky and David Garrison to Judicial Advisory Board
• Amended employment agreement for City Auditor Barbara Coppage
• Amended employment agreement for City Manager Ron Corbin
• Adopted Resolution 1034-0625 water‑conservation rebate program – unanimous 7‑0
• Adopted Resolution 1035-0625 property‑tax levies for Maintenance Improvement Districts
• Adopted Resolution 1037-0625 intergovernmental fire‑apparatus agreement

Parks, Recreation & Libraries Advisory Board

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board will consider approving April 2025 minutes, hear a bond presentation, receive recaps of the summer reading program and aquatics operations, and discuss National Parks & Recreation Month activities.

• Bond presentation
• Summer reading program event recap and program
• Aquatics summer update
• New employee introductions
• Approval of April 16, 2025, meeting minutes

The Parks, Recreation & Libraries Advisory Board voted 5-0 to approve the minutes from the April 16, 2025 meeting. A bond presentation on Propositions 404 and 405 was given, but no vote was taken. The board also approved a motion to adjourn the June 11 meeting by a 5-0 vote.

• Approved April 16, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved motion to adjourn meeting (5-0)

Public Safety Personnel Retirement System (Police & Fire)

The Board will discuss and potentially approve PSPRS membership for 11 police officers. The meeting also includes a review of an accidental disability retirement application for Officer Jennifer Miller.

• Membership applications for 11 police officers
• Accidental Disability Retirement application for Officer Jennifer Miller
• Approval of October 10, 2024, meeting minutes

The regular meeting scheduled for June 4, 2025 at City Hall was cancelled. No minutes or decisions were recorded for this date.

City Council

The council will adopt Resolution 1033‑0625, approving the FY 2025‑2026 budget totaling $486,614,500. It will also hold a public hearing on Resolution 1032‑0625, which proposes a primary property tax of $0.6095 per $100 of assessed value and a secondary tax of $0.8497 per $100. Additional items on the consent agenda include minutes, a fire‑fighter MOU amendment, pension funding policy, CFO designation, comprehensive financial policies, and acceptance of a sewer lift‑station property donation.

• Adopt FY 2025‑2026 budget of $486,614,500 – Resolution 1033‑0625
• Public hearing on property tax levy: $0.6095 primary and $0.8497 secondary per $100 – Resolution 1032‑0625
• Amend MOU with Avondale Professional Firefighters Association to allow 2% lump‑sum payment for max‑salary employees
• Ordinance 2022‑0625 accepting real property for a public sewer lift station north of Southern Avenue and west of Dysart Road
• Adopt FY 2026 pension funding policy – Resolution 1029‑0625

The City Council approved the consent agenda unanimously, which included amending the fire‑fighters MOU, adopting a FY2026 pension funding policy, designating the chief fiscal officer, adopting comprehensive financial policies, and accepting a real‑property donation for a sewer lift station. The Council then adopted Resolution 1032‑0625, setting the intent to levy primary property taxes of $0.6095 per $100 and secondary taxes of $0.8497 per $100, by a 4‑3 vote. The regular meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved Consent Agenda (7‑0) covering minutes, MOU amendment, pension policy, CFO designation, financial policies, and property donation
• Amended MOU with Avondale Professional Firefighters Association to allow 2% lump‑sum payment
• Adopted FY2026 Pension Funding Policy (Resolution 1029‑0625)
• Designated Renee Weatherless as Chief Fiscal Officer for FY2026 (Resolution 1030‑0625)
• Adopted Comprehensive Financial Policies (Resolution 1031‑0625)
• Accepted donation of real property for a public sewer lift station (Ordinance 2022‑0625)
• Adopted Resolution 1032‑0625 to levy primary $0.6095/100 and secondary $0.8497/100 property taxes (4‑3)
• Adjourned regular meeting unanimously (7‑0)

Alamar (Lakin) CFD Board

The Alamar Community Facilities District Board will hold a public hearing to receive comments on the proposed FY2026 budget and tax levy (discussion only, no action). Following the hearing, the board will consider adopting CFD Resolution 3-2025 to approve the final FY2026 budget and CFD Resolution 4-2025 to set the property tax levy for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026. The board will also consider approving the minutes from the May 19, 2025 meeting.

• Public hearing on proposed FY2026 budget and property tax levy
• CFD Resolution 3-2025: adopt final FY2026 budget
• CFD Resolution 4-2025: set property tax levy for FY2026
• Approval of May 19, 2025 meeting minutes

The regular meeting held a public hearing on the FY2026 budget and tax levy, but no action was taken. In the special meeting, the board approved the consent agenda and the May 19, 2025 minutes. The board then adopted CFD Resolution 3-2025, approving the FY2026 budget, and CFD Resolution 4-2025, establishing the FY2026 property tax levy. All motions passed unanimously with a 7‑to‑0 vote.

• Approved Consent Agenda (7-0)
• Approved May 19, 2025 meeting minutes (7-0)
• Adopted CFD Resolution 3-2025 approving FY2026 budget (7-0)
• Adopted CFD Resolution 4-2025 setting FY2026 property tax levy (7-0)

Sustainability Commission

The Sustainability Commission approved the March 26, 2025 minutes by a 5-0 vote. Commissioners elected Ben Ruoti as the new Chair and Diana Estrada as Vice Chair, each by unanimous 5-0 votes. The meeting was adjourned at 7:25 p.m. with a 5-0 vote.

• Approved March 26, 2025 minutes (5-0)
• Elected Ben Ruoti as Chair (5-0)
• Elected Diana Estrada as Vice Chair (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:25 p.m. (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will review a request to rezone 8.73 acres for a single-family residential project. City staff will also present information regarding the 2025 Bond Election.

• Public hearing for Avondale 10 rezoning (PL-24-0221) to allow 37 single-family lots
• Discussion of 2025 Bond Election information
• Approval of March 19, 2025 meeting minutes

The commission approved the Avondale 10 rezoning application (PL‑24‑0221), changing the site from R1‑6 Urban Residential to Planned Area Development with six recommended conditions. The motion passed unanimously, 6‑0. The commission also approved the March 19 meeting minutes and adjourned the meeting, each with a 6‑0 vote.

• Approved Avondale 10 rezoning to PAD (6‑0)
• Approved March 19 meeting minutes (6‑0)
• Adjourned meeting (6‑0)

Art Committee

The Municipal Art Committee will consider and take action on public art proposals for Cooper's Hawk restaurant, Fire Station #171, Donatela Park, BLVD Pedestals, and Western Avenue Plaza. They will also receive information on the 2025 Bond Election (discussion only) and updates on completed and current art projects. A recap of the Achieving Artists High School Scholarship Contest will be discussed.

• Public art proposal – mural at Cooper's Hawk restaurant, Park 10
• Public art proposal – mural at Fire Station #171
• Public art proposal – art installation at Donatela Park
• Public art proposal – artist selection for BLVD Pedestals
• Public art proposal – artist selection for Western Avenue Plaza

The committee approved the minutes from the February 18, 2025 meeting. It approved a mural for Cooper’s Hawk restaurant and authorized artwork for Donatela Park. The Fire Station #171 mural proposal was tabled, and a special meeting was set to discuss additional BLVD Pedestal options. Motions to contact artist Paul Orzech for Western Avenue Plaza and to adjourn were also approved.

• Approved February 18, 2025 meeting minutes (4‑0)
• Approved Cooper’s Hawk restaurant mural (4‑0)
• Approved artwork for Donatela Park (4‑0)
• Tabled Fire Station #171 mural proposal (4‑0)
• Approved special meeting to discuss more BLVD Pedestal options (4‑0)
• Approved staff outreach to artist Paul Orzech for Western Avenue Plaza (4‑0)
• Approved adjournment (4‑0)

City Council

The City Council will decide on several consent items, including a legal settlement and grant acceptances. The meeting also includes introductions of new employees and a separate Alamar Community Facilities District Board meeting regarding general obligation bonds.

• Settlement agreement for the Estate of Amarion Hope in the amount of $3,000,000.00
• Grant of $262,500 from Maricopa County Human Services Department for homeless services
• Grant of $60,000 from the National Park and Recreation Association for the Out-of-School Initiative
• Formation of Maintenance Improvement District No. 44 for Entrada Phase 3
• Alamar Community Facilities District public hearing on bonds not to exceed $6,500,000

The council adopted the Annual Audit Plan and re‑appointed four judges pro tempore. It approved a $3,000,000 settlement for the estate of Amarion Hope and accepted a $60,000 grant for the Parks, Recreation and Libraries department. The council also approved a $262,500 grant to expand homeless services and adopted a public utility easement from D.R. Horton, Inc.

• Consent agenda approved except item 4f (unanimous 6‑0)
• Adopted Annual Audit Plan (approved)
• Re‑appointed judges pro tempore for two‑year terms (approved)
• Approved $3,000,000 settlement for Amarion Hope estate (approved)
• Accepted $60,000 grant from National Park and Recreation Association (approved)
• Approved $262,500 grant to expand homeless services (unanimous 5‑1)
• Adopted Ordinance 2021-0519 accepting utility easement from D.R. Horton, Inc. (approved)
• Approved May 5, 2025 City Council meeting minutes (approved)

Alamar (Lakin) CFD Board

The Alamar Community Facilities District Board will hold a public hearing regarding a Feasibility Report for projects. The Board will consider adopting Resolution 2-2025 to authorize the sale and issuance of General Obligation Bonds, Series 2025.

• Public hearing on Feasibility Report for projects
• Proposed issuance of General Obligation Bonds not to exceed $6,500,000 in aggregate principal
• Approval of May 5, 2025 meeting minutes

The board approved the minutes from the May 5, 2025 meeting. It then adopted CFD Resolution 2‑2025, authorizing a feasibility report and the sale of general‑obligation bonds not to exceed $6,500,000 for district projects. The meeting was adjourned.

• Approved May 5, 2025 meeting minutes (6‑0)
• Adopted CFD Resolution 2‑2025 authorizing feasibility report and up to $6,500,000 in general‑obligation bonds (6‑0)
• Adjourned regular meeting (6‑0)

Citizen Bond Committee (Inactive)

The Avondale Citizen Bond Committee will meet to approve March 2025 minutes and receive a presentation on prohibited actions regarding the upcoming bond election. The meeting is for discussion only and will conclude with an adjournment.

• Approval of March 11, 2025 meeting minutes
• Presentation on A.R.S. § 9-500.14 regarding election resource use
• Presentation on upcoming Bond Election timeline
• Invitation for members to attend June 16 City Council meeting
• Meeting held at City Hall Sonoran Room

The committee voted 7‑0 to approve the March 11, 2025 meeting minutes. It then voted 7‑0 to adjourn the regular meeting. Members were informed this was the committee's final meeting after fulfilling its obligations.

• Approved March 11, 2025 minutes (7-0)
• Adjourned meeting (7-0)

Audit Committee

The Audit Committee will review the Citywide Risk Assessment and consider recommending approval for the fiscal year 2025/26 Annual Audit Plan. The City Auditor will also provide reports on ongoing projects and year-end accomplishments.

• Proposed Annual Audit Plan for fiscal year 2025/26
• Approval of February 13, 2025 meeting minutes
• FY2025 approved Audit Plan status report
• City Auditor End of the Year Report
• Government Auditing Standards Certification process description

The committee unanimously approved the February 13, 2025 meeting minutes. It also unanimously approved the City’s Fiscal Year 2025/2026 Annual Audit Plan, which adds several specific audits. The approved audits include Unscheduled Point of Sale Verifications, Developer Agreements and Contributed Assets, Purchasing Card Expenditures, Vendor Master File and Accounts Payable, Overtime Analysis, and the placement of Facilities Maintenance and IT audits on the contingency list. The meeting was adjourned after a unanimous vote.

• Approved February 13, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved FY 2025/2026 Annual Audit Plan, including listed audits (5-0)
• Approved Unscheduled Point of Sale Verifications audit (as part of plan)
• Approved Developer Agreements and Contributed Assets audit (as part of plan)
• Approved Purchasing Card Expenditures audit (as part of plan)
• Approved Vendor Master File and Accounts Payable audit (as part of plan)
• Approved Overtime Analysis audit (as part of plan)
• Approved moving Facilities Maintenance and IT audits to contingency list (as part of plan)

City Council

The City Council will discuss the tentative budget for fiscal year 2026 and hold a public hearing regarding water and sewer rate modifications. The body will also consider updates to the solid waste fee schedule and various liquor license applications.

• Resolution 1021-0525: Adoption of the Fiscal Year 2026 tentative budget
• Resolution 1022-0525: Public hearing on modifying water and sewer rates for 2026 and 2027
• Resolution 1023-0525: Updating the solid waste fee schedule
• Ordinance 2020-0525: Amending City Code Chapter 23 regarding speed limits
• Application PL-25-0033: Final Plat of Avondale Commons Lot 5 north of McDowell Road

The council unanimously adopted the FY2026 tentative budget, setting a $300 million expenditure limit. It also approved Ordinance 2020‑0525, amending the city’s speed‑limit code. Additional actions included approving a liquor‑license request for QuikTrip #1502, adopting an intergovernmental agreement with Litchfield Park, and approving the final plat for Avondale Commons Lot 5. The consent agenda was approved with item 4f removed for separate discussion.

• Adopted FY2026 tentative budget (Resolution 1021‑0525) – unanimous 6‑0
• Approved Ordinance 2020‑0525 speed‑limit amendment – unanimous 6‑0
• Adopted Resolution 1020‑0525 intergovernmental agreement with Litchfield Park – approved
• Approved Final Plat of Avondale Commons Lot 5 (Application PL‑25‑0033) – approved
• Approved liquor‑license request for QuikTrip #1502 (Series 10) – approved
• Recommended approval of Series 12 liquor license for Macayo’s Mexican Food – approved
• Recommended approval of Series 12 liquor license for Inca‑Fusion Cantina & Peruvian Grill – approved
• Approved consent agenda excluding item 4f – unanimous 6‑0

Alamar (Lakin) CFD Board

The Alamar Community Facilities District Board will meet to discuss the adoption of a tentative budget for fiscal year 2025-2026. The Board will also consider approving meeting minutes from June 3, 2024.

• CFD Resolution 1-2025: Adoption of the fiscal year 2025-2026 tentative budget
• Approval of June 3, 2024 meeting minutes

The board approved the minutes from the June 3 2024 meeting. It then adopted Resolution 1‑2025, setting the FY2026 tentative budget at $10.9 million and authorizing execution of related documents. The meeting was adjourned.

• Approved June 3 2024 meeting minutes (6‑0)
• Adopted FY2026 tentative budget of $10.9 million via Resolution 1‑2025 (6‑0)
• Adjourned regular meeting (6‑0)

City Council

The Avondale City Council will consider consent agenda items including approval of quarterly budget transfers, property acquisition via quiet title and dedication, a subdivision regulation amendment, and the final plat for Stack Avondale at Lower Buckeye and Litchfield Roads. Discussion-only items include an update on the Fiscal Year 2026 Contributions Assistance Program and park development projects. The meeting also includes proclamations for Volunteer Month and Building Safety Month, and recognition of employees and students.

• Quarterly budget transfer for Fiscal Year 2025 carryover and project authority
• Ordinance 2017-0425: quiet title acquisition of real property
• Ordinance 2018-0425: dedication of public right-of-way and exchange with private owner
• Ordinance 2019-0425: amendment to subdivision regulations in City Code Chapter 19
• Final plat for Stack Avondale data center at southeast corner of Lower Buckeye and Litchfield Roads

The council unanimously approved the consent agenda and the minutes from the March‑April 2025 meetings. It approved the FY 2025 budget carryover and quarterly budget transfers. The body also adopted a resolution amending an intergovernmental agreement with Maricopa County and three ordinances authorizing various real‑property acquisitions and a code amendment. Finally, the council approved the final plat for the Stack Avondale project.

• Approved Consent Agenda (unanimous 7-0)
• Approved March‑24, 25, 31 2025 and April 7 2025 meeting minutes
• Approved FY 2025 budget carryover and quarterly budget transfers (per Exhibit A)
• Adopted Resolution 1019‑0425 approving Amendment 4 to Intergovernmental Agreement with Maricopa County Human Services for Community Action Program
• Adopted Ordinance 2017‑0425 authorizing acquisition of real property by quiet‑title action
• Adopted Ordinance 2018‑0425 authorizing acquisition of real property by purchase, condemnation, dedication and conveyance to a private owner
• Adopted Ordinance 2019‑0425 amending City Code Chapter 19, Article VI subdivision regulations
• Approved Final Plat PL‑24‑0053 for Stack Avondale (request from Jake Torpey, PE, for John Thatcher of Stack Infrastructure) and authorized execution

Planning Commission

The regular Planning Commission meeting scheduled for April 16, 2025, will not be held. This notice is for records purposes only; no meeting minutes will be filed for this date.

The Planning Commission announced that its regular meeting scheduled for April 16, 2025 was cancelled. No agenda items were considered, and no decisions were made. This notice is recorded for archival purposes only.

Parks, Recreation & Libraries Advisory Board

The Parks, Recreation & Libraries Advisory Board will consider recommending amendments to its bylaws, including changing the board name and modifying the alternate member quorum section. They will also receive park project updates and a National Library Week presentation. The meeting includes approval of the March 12, 2025 minutes and new employee introductions.

• Recommendation to City Council to amend bylaws (name change and alternate member quorum)
• Park project updates
• National Library Week presentation
• Approval of March 12, 2025 meeting minutes
• New employee introductions

The board approved the March 12, 2025 meeting minutes unanimously. It voted 5‑0 to change its name to the Parks, Recreation & Libraries Advisory Board. It also approved a change to the Alternate Member Quorum with a 4‑0 vote. The meeting was adjourned with a 5‑0 vote.

• Approved March 12, 2025 minutes (5-0)
• Approved board name change to Parks, Recreation & Libraries Advisory Board (5-0)
• Approved alternate member quorum change (4-0)
• Approved adjournment (5-0)

City Council

The City Council will discuss the City Manager's proposed FY2026 budget and consider ordering a special bond election. The body will also vote on several property acquisitions and city code amendments regarding urban camping and noise.

• Resolution 1018-0425 to call a special bond election on November 4, 2025
• Ordinance 2011-0425 to allow enforcement of urban camping restrictions in public spaces
• Public hearing for Ordinance 2016-0425 to rezone 6.59 acres west of 4th Street and Lower Buckeye Road for light industrial use
• Ordinance 2015-0425 for real estate purchase for water production, treatment, and storage
• Ordinances 2013-0425 and 2014-0425 for acquisition of property for a public park and a fire station/public safety facility

The City Council unanimously approved the consent agenda (7‑0). It adopted several resolutions and ordinances, including an amendment to the intergovernmental agreement for the Glendale Regional Public Safety Training Center, updates to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board bylaws, a Title VI implementation plan for public transportation, and a special bond election to be held on November 4 2025. Additional ordinances were adopted to address street obstruction, noise and pets, and to acquire real property for a park, a fire station, and water‑system improvements.

• Approved Consent Agenda unanimously (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution 1015-0425 amending intergovernmental agreement for public safety training center
• Adopted Resolution 1016-0425 amending Parks and Recreation Advisory Board bylaws
• Adopted Resolution 1017-0425 Title VI implementation plan for public transportation
• Adopted Ordinance 2011-0425 amending code to enforce urban camping restrictions
• Adopted Ordinance 2012-0425 amending noise and pet provisions in the city code
• Adopted Ordinance 2013-0425 authorizing acquisition of real property for a public park
• Adopted Resolution 1018-0425 ordering a special bond election on Nov 4 2025

Art Committee

The Municipal Art Committee will discuss submissions and required actions for the upcoming 2025 Achieving Artists High School Scholarship Art Contest. This is a planning session with no final decisions expected. The meeting also includes roll call, unscheduled public appearances, and committee/staff comments.

• Discussion of submissions and required actions for the 2025 Achieving Artists High School Scholarship Art Contest

The Municipal Art Committee's special meeting scheduled for April 1, 2025 did not occur because a quorum was not present. Consequently, no actions were approved, denied, or postponed, and no official minutes were recorded.

Risk Management Trust Fund Board

The Risk Management & Workers’ Compensation Trust Fund Board will review budget activity for FY2024/FY2025 and the forecast for FY2026. The Board will take action to recommend the FY2026 budget to the City Council.

• Appointment of Board Vice Chair
• FY2024/FY2025 risk management and workers’ compensation budget and claims overview
• FY2026 risk management and workers’ compensation budget forecast
• Budget recommendation for City Council consideration

The board approved the January 23 2024 meeting minutes by a 3‑0 vote. Board members nominated Julia Jewell as Vice Chair, also by a 3‑0 vote. They then voted 3‑0 to recommend the FY2026 Risk Management and Workers’ Compensation budgets to the City Council. The meeting was adjourned after a unanimous 3‑0 vote.

• Approved Jan 23 2024 minutes (3-0)
• Nominated Julia Jewell as Vice Chair (3-0)
• Recommended FY2026 Risk Management & Workers’ Compensation budgets to City Council (3-0)
• Adjourned meeting (3-0)

City Council

The Avondale City Council will hold a special meeting to discuss Councilmember Garcia's conduct and consider an enforcement course of action under the City Charter and Code of Conduct. The meeting includes roll call, this discussion, and adjournment; no other business is scheduled.

• Discussion and possible action regarding Councilmember Garcia's conduct and enforcement under City Charter and Code of Conduct

The City Council voted to adopt a Statement of Reprimand for Councilmember Garcia after finding her social‑media post violated the City Council Code of Conduct. The motion passed with a 6‑to‑1 vote. The Council then moved to adjourn the meeting, which was approved unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 6:07 p.m.

• Adopt Statement of Reprimand for Councilmember Garcia (6-1 vote)
• Adjourn meeting (7-0 vote)

Neighborhood & Family Services Commission

The Neighborhood and Family Services Commission will discuss and possibly approve the November 13, 2024 meeting minutes. They will elect a Chairperson and Vice Chairperson for 2025. The Avondale Police Department will provide an update on public safety. Staff will also update the commission on the selection of the Leading Edge Non-Profit Community Impact Award for the spring 2025 State of the City event.

• Approval of November 13, 2024 meeting minutes
• Election of 2025 Chairperson and Vice Chairperson
• Avondale Police Department public safety update
• Update on Leading Edge Non-Profit Community Impact Award selection for spring 2025 State of the City

The commission approved the November 13, 2024 meeting minutes unanimously. Members elected Fabian Prado as Vice Chair and Natosha Edmonds as Chair, both approved unanimously. The meeting was adjourned by unanimous vote.

• Approved November 13, 2024 minutes (unanimous)
• Elected Fabian Prado as Vice Chair (unanimous)
• Elected Natosha Edmonds as Chair (unanimous)
• Motion to adjourn passed (unanimous)

Sustainability Commission

The Sustainability Commission will consider a presentation by R. City on a community composting program. The meeting also includes routine items such as approval of the January meeting minutes and a discussion of general sustainability updates. No decisions are noted beyond the scheduled agenda items.

• Approval of January meeting minutes (for action)
• R. City presentation on community composting
• Sustainability updates (for discussion)

The Sustainability Commission voted 5‑0 to approve the minutes from the January 22, 2025 meeting. The commission agreed to use $15,000 of Environmental Funds to promote and subsidize the R.City and Mill composting service for residents. Additional updates were provided on composting classes, a tree‑planting event at Las Ligas Park on April 5, and pending approvals for the Green Business Program and community sustainability grants.

• Approved January 22, 2025 minutes (5-0)
• Allocated $15,000 Environmental Funds to promote/subsidize R.City & Mill compost service

City Council

The Avondale City Council will first consider moving the special meeting into an executive session to obtain legal advice on its authority and to discuss disciplining Councilmember Garcia. After reconvening, members will discuss Garcia's conduct under the city charter and council code of conduct. The meeting will then adjourn.

• Adjourn special meeting to executive session for legal advice on council authority (Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 38-431.03).
• Consideration of disciplining Councilmember Garcia under city charter and code of conduct.
• Discussion of Councilmember Garcia's conduct.
• Re‑convene immediately after executive session and then adjourn.

The council unanimously approved a motion to adjourn the special meeting and hold an executive session to discuss Councilmember Garcia's conduct. No action was taken in that session; the matter will be addressed at a future meeting. The council later unanimously adjourned the meeting.

• Motion to adjourn special meeting and enter executive session approved (7‑0)
• Motion to adjourn the meeting approved (7‑0)

City Council

The Avondale City Council will hold a public hearing on the annexation of a 5-foot strip of land for the Hopewell Avondale project. They will also discuss the Fiscal Year 2026 budget and consider a $250,000 settlement agreement. The consent agenda includes numerous resolutions and ordinances on housing, grants, and code amendments.

• Public hearing on Hopewell Avondale annexation (PL-24-0242)
• Settlement agreement with Rogelio Jacquez for $250,000
• Budget discussion for Fiscal Year 2026
• Adoption of HUD Annual Action Plan 2025-2026 and five-year consolidated plan
• Grant applications for occupant safety ($26,560) and impaired driving enforcement ($39,420)

The council presented three proclamations—Two Lights for Tomorrow, Fair Housing Month, and Women’s History Month—for discussion only. Public members voiced concerns about a councilmember's conduct, and the council announced an executive session on March 25 to address those comments. No motions were voted on or adopted during the meeting.

Planning Commission

The Avondale Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider a rezoning request for approximately 6.59 acres west of 4th Street and Lower Buckeye Road. The proposal seeks to change the zoning from General Industrial (A-1) to A-1 with revised conditions to allow for a light industrial development.

• Public hearing for SJ Acquisitions industrial development rezoning (PL-24-0201)
• Request to modify A-1 zoning for light industrial development
• Staff contact: Christina LaVelle, Senior Planner

The commission approved the rezoning of approximately 6.59 acres at the SJ Acquisitions site from General Industrial (A-1) to General Industrial with revised conditions for light industrial use. The motion passed unanimously with a 5‑to‑0 vote. The meeting also approved the prior minutes and adjourned.

• Approved February 19, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved rezoning of SJ Acquisitions site (6.59 acres) to light industrial (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Risk Management Trust Fund Board

The March 17, 2025 regular meeting of the Avondale Risk Management Trust Fund Board was cancelled. The board had been scheduled to discuss FY2024/FY2025 and FY2026 risk management and workers’ compensation budgets and recommend a FY2026 budget to City Council.

• Meeting cancelled
• FY2026 budget recommendation to City Council not made
• Board vice chair appointment not made

Parks, Recreation & Libraries Advisory Board

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board will consider and recommend to City Council amendments to its bylaws changing meeting schedule requirements. The board will also approve minutes from the February 12, 2025 meeting and hear unscheduled public comments.

• Bylaw change to adjust meeting schedule requirements, with recommendation to City Council
• Approval of February 12, 2025 meeting minutes
• Opportunity for unscheduled public appearances

Citizen Bond Committee (Inactive)

The Citizen Bond Committee will approve its February 11 meeting minutes and discuss results of a February public poll. Staff will update the committee on bond project status, proposed ballot questions for public safety, court, and parks & recreation, and property tax impacts. The committee will then formulate a financing plan recommendation for the City Council and outline next steps for the 2025 election.

• Approve February 11, 2025 meeting minutes
• Discuss public poll results (February 2025)
• Review updates on bond projects and prioritize them
• Consider proposed bond questions for public safety, court, and parks & recreation
• Discuss property tax information

City Council

The City Council will hold a work session to review the city's budget and participate in strategic planning discussions. Items include a budget overview, review of stakeholder input, and revision of the vision statement and strategic outcome areas. No formal votes are scheduled; all items are for discussion only.

• Budget update presentation by city staff
• Strategic plan review and revision process
• Stakeholder input overview from community and council
• Discussion on revising or affirming Avondale's vision statement
• Review of strategic outcome areas and their strategies

City Council

The Avondale City Council will hold a work‑session meeting on March 4, 2025. Council members will discuss four panel topics: economic development/housing, healthcare, human services/non‑profit, and natural resources. Staff will present an economic development update and a separate economic update, both for discussion only. No formal decisions or votes are scheduled.

• Panel discussion: Economic Development / Housing
• Panel discussion: Healthcare
• Panel discussion: Human Services / Non‑Profit
• Panel discussion: Natural Resources
• Economic Development Update presentation (discussion only)

Art Committee

The Municipal Art Committee will discuss roles and actions required for the upcoming 2025 Achieving Artists High School Scholarship Art Contest. Other agenda items are procedural, including roll call, unscheduled public appearances, and staff comments.

• Discussion of 2025 Achieving Artists High School Scholarship Art Contest planning

Employee Benefit Trust Board

The Board will discuss medical plans and claims facilitated by Brown & Brown. Members will consider approving recommended health plan rates for fiscal year 2025 to 2026.

• Approval of October 23, 2024, meeting minutes
• Overview of Board roles and responsibilities presented by Kathy Steadman
• Discussion of medical plans and claims facilitated by Brown & Brown
• Possible action to approve FY 2025-2026 plan rates presented by Robert Bear

City Council Subcommittee

The Council Subcommittee on Boards, Commissions, and Committees will meet to recommend appointments or schedule interviews for city positions. The body will also discuss member recognition for 2025.

• Appointment recommendations for the Municipal Art Committee
• Appointment recommendations for the Risk Management & Workers' Compensation Board
• Discussion of 2025 Boards and Commissions member recognition
• Approval of November 4, 2024 meeting minutes

City Council

The Avondale City Council will consider adopting Resolution 1008-0325, providing notice of intent to increase water and wastewater user charges. The consent agenda includes a final plat, a Series 12 liquor license for Las Casuelas Mexican and Seafood Restaurant, and a minor land division for West-MEC Agua Fria. A public hearing will be held on the draft 2025-2026 HUD Annual Action Plan and 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan (discussion only), and staff will update on the short-term rental licensing program. The meeting will adjourn into executive session for legal advice on pending litigation.

• Resolution 1008-0325: notice of intent to modify water and sewer rates
• Final plat for Parcel 2 south of Dale Earnhardt Drive and east of Avondale Boulevard
• Series 12 liquor license for Las Casuelas Mexican and Seafood Restaurant at 210 N Avondale Blvd #104 & #105
• Minor land division for West-MEC Agua Fria north of Western Avenue and west of Dysart Road
• Public hearing on HUD 2025-2026 Annual Action Plan and 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan

City Council

City Council will review the FY 2024 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report and discuss financial forecasts for water, sewer, and solid waste utilities. The body will also consider grant acceptance and administrative rule amendments.

• Discussion of water, sewer, and solid waste utility rates
• Grant acceptance of $26,613 from the U.S. Department of Justice for the JAG Program
• Public hearing for annexation of a 5-foot wide strip of land east of El Mirage and Indian School roads
• Amendments to Planning Commission bylaws and City Council Rules of Procedure
• Presentation on State Route 30, Interstate 10, and Loop 101 projects

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a discussion-only meeting. They will consider proposed bylaws amendments that clarify the role of alternate members and align language with city code. The commission will also receive a presentation on the status of recently approved development projects. No public hearings or votes on specific projects are scheduled.

• Discussion of proposed bylaws amendments clarifying alternate member role and aligning with City Code
• Presentation on status of recently approved development projects in Avondale
• Approval of October 16, 2024 Planning Commission meeting minutes

Art Committee

The Municipal Art Committee will elect a new chair and vice chair, and consider public art proposals including landscaping around the Crane Sculpture and the removal or purchase of the Phototaxis piece. Staff will provide updates on completed projects (Hometown Hero Banners, Mountain View Community Center Mural) and current projects (Utility Box Wraps, Confluence). The committee will also receive information on a High School Art Competition.

• Election of new Chair and Vice Chair
• Public Art Proposal – Landscaping for Crane Sculpture
• Public Art Proposal – Phototaxis (removal or purchase)
• Completed Project Updates: Hometown Hero Banners, Mountain View Community Center Mural
• Current Project Updates: Utility Box Wraps, Confluence

.Upcoming Event Notices (Possible Quorum)

The Avondale City Council notes a possible quorum for a series of upcoming events, including a State of the City address, a neighborhood meeting, a business expo, and a park ribbon cutting. No formal decisions or votes will be taken at this meeting. Attendance is informational and for community outreach.

• State of the City – Chandler Center for the Arts, Feb 13, 5:30‑8:00 pm
• Neighborhood Meeting – PL 24‑0221 Avondale 10, Chandler Center for the Arts, Feb 13, 6:00‑7:00 pm
• Positive World‑Class Business Expo – Avondale Visitor & Conference Center, Feb 18, 9:00 am‑12:00 pm
• DeConcini Park Ribbon Cutting – Dennis DeConcini Park, Feb 18, 4:00‑5:00 pm

Audit Committee

The Audit Committee will approve previous meeting minutes, receive an update from the external auditor on the Annual Consolidated Financial Report, and hear the City Auditor report on completed audits. The Chief Information Officer will present on information technology security. The committee will also discuss project status and set meeting dates for calendar year 2025.

• Approval of December 12, 2024 Audit Committee meeting minutes
• External auditor update on the Annual Consolidated Financial Report (discussion only)
• City Auditor report on completed audits (discussion only)
• Information Technology Security presentation by the Chief Information Officer (discussion only)
• Project status report and setting of 2025 Audit Committee calendar (action items)

Parks, Recreation & Libraries Advisory Board

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board will consider adopting the department's Master Plan, hear an Economic Development presentation, and receive an update on parks and projects. The board will also approve minutes from the January 8, 2024 meeting and discuss future meeting dates.

• Consideration and possible adoption of the Parks and Recreation Master Plan
• Economic Development presentation to the board
• Update on parks and projects from staff
• Approval of January 8, 2024 meeting minutes
• Discussion of future meeting dates

Citizen Bond Committee (Inactive)

The Citizen Bond Committee will consider approval of the January 14, 2025 meeting minutes and receive presentations on potential bond-funded parks and public safety projects. All presentations are for discussion and feedback only; no formal action is expected on projects.

• Approval of January 14, 2025 meeting minutes
• Parks and Recreation Department update on potential bond-funded projects
• Police, Fire & Medical, and Municipal Court presentation on recent project successes and potential bond-funded projects

City Council

The City Council will consider a consent agenda including a $138,964.89 firefighter grant MOU with regional partners, adoption of the Parks, Recreation & Libraries Master Plan, and several land-use items. They will also receive proclamations for Engineers Week and Black History Month, recognize students and food drive winners, and hold an executive session to evaluate the City Auditor's performance.

• MOU for FY2023 Assistance to Firefighters Grant regional award allocating $138,964.89 to Avondale with a $20,844.73 match
• Adoption of Resolution 1004-0225 approving the Parks, Recreation & Libraries Master Plan
• Ordinance 2005-0225 amending city code on Emergency Management and Emergency Services
• Replat of Parkside Phase 1 Final Plat (south of Indian School Road, west of 99th Avenue) for Taylor Morrison
• Minor Land Division for Ken Garff Kia on McDowell Road east of Avondale Boulevard

.Upcoming Event Notices (Possible Quorum)

This is a quorum notice for upcoming events where a possible quorum of the Avondale City Council or board members may be present but no official action will be taken. Events include a caregiver workshop, a police vs. fire softball match, the Town of Guadalupe's 50th anniversary celebration, a ribbon cutting, and three neighborhood meetings for development cases (PL 24-0058 Circle K, PL 24-0201 SJ Acquisitions Industrial Development, PL 24-0221 Avondale 10).

• Caregiver Workshop Day, Feb. 8, 9-11am at Agua Fria High School, 530 E. Riley Dr.
• Avondale Police vs. Fire Softball Match, Feb. 8, 12:30-2:30pm at Friendship Park, 12325 W McDowell Rd.
• Neighborhood Meeting – PL 24-0058 Circle K, Feb. 11, 6-7pm at Avondale Visitor Conference Center, 11490 Civic Center Dr.
• Neighborhood Meeting – PL 24-0201 SJ Acquisitions Industrial Development, Feb. 11, 6-7pm at Agua Fria High School, 530 E. Riley Dr.
• Neighborhood Meeting – PL 24-0221 Avondale 10, Feb. 13, 6-7pm at Estrella Vista Stem Academy, 11905 W Cocopah St.

.Upcoming Event Notices (Possible Quorum)

This is a quorum notice for the Avondale City Council and other boards, listing upcoming events where a quorum may be present but no official action will be taken. Events include the Hoot 'n' Hustle 5K Fun Run, a Veterans Village Groundbreaking in Glendale, Tony's Café's last day of service, the Avondale Police Department's Take-Home Vehicle Program Launch, and a ribbon cutting for ACE's Autism Services.

• Hoot 'n' Hustle 5K Fun Run at Agua Fria High School (Feb 1)
• City of Glendale Veterans Village Groundbreaking at VFW Post 1433 (Feb 1)
• Tony's Café last day of service (Feb 2)
• Avondale Police Take-Home Vehicle Program Launch (Feb 3)
• ACE's Autism Services Ribbon Cutting (Feb 6)

City Council

The consent agenda includes approval of minutes, a quarterly budget transfer with carryover appropriations for FY2025, a first amendment to an intergovernmental agreement with the University of Arizona's Project WET program, and an ordinance to deannex 107th Avenue right-of-way at Entrada. The regular agenda features a presentation and discussion on the City's financials and the FY2026 budget, with no formal action taken. Unscheduled public appearances and council member updates are also scheduled.

• Quarterly budget transfer and carryover appropriation for FY2025 (Exhibit A)
• Resolution 1003-0125: First Amendment to IGA with Arizona Board of Regents/UArizona Project WET
• Ordinance 2004-0125: Deannexation of 107th Avenue right-of-way at Entrada
• Council budget discussion on FY2026 financials (discussion only, no action)
• Approval of January 6, 2025 meeting minutes

.Upcoming Event Notices (Possible Quorum)

This is a quorum notice listing events where a possible quorum of the Avondale City Council or other bodies may attend but no official action will be taken. The events include a Prop 479 Thank You Celebration, Interfaith Partnership, Legislative District 22 Meet & Greet, Wolf Gang Bakery Ribbon Cutting, and an Avi Ambassadors Welcome.

• Prop 479 Thank You Celebration – Jan 23, 4:30-6:00 pm at 1825 W. Adams St., Phoenix
• Interfaith Partnership – Jan 28, 8:30-10:00 am at Avondale Resource Center, 995 E. Riley Dr.
• Legislative District 22 Meet & Greet – Jan 28, 4:00-5:30 pm at Avondale Visitor & Conference Center, 11490 Civic Center Dr.
• Wolf Gang Bakery Ribbon Cutting – Jan 29, 10:00-10:30 am at 1729 N. Dysart Rd. Ste B105
• Avi Ambassadors Welcome – Jan 29, 11:00 am-12:00 pm at Avondale Visitor & Conference Center

Sustainability Commission

The commission will consider approval of past minutes, discuss the 2025 agenda, and receive sustainability updates. No major decisions or specific projects are listed.

• Approval of September 25, 2024 meeting minutes
• Discussion of the 2025 commission agenda
• Sustainability updates from staff

.Upcoming Event Notices (Possible Quorum)

The Avondale City Council issued a quorum notice indicating that members may attend the listed events. No official action will be taken at this meeting. The notice includes a Strategic Plan Community Session at the Avondale Resource Center on Jan 21, a Strategic Plan Community Outreach Session at Mountain View Community Center on Jan 21, a LESD Preschool Playground Ribbon Cutting at Littleton Stem Academy Campus on Jan 22, and a Prop 479 Thank You Celebration at the Arizona Chapter of the Associated General Contractors of America on Jan 23.

Planning Commission

This agenda is a notice that no regular meeting of the Planning Commission will occur on this date; it is for records purposes only.

Citizen Bond Committee (Inactive)

The Citizen Bond Committee will receive a presentation from Parks and Recreation staff regarding a proposed Parks Master Plan and capital projects. The body will also consider approval of the December 10, 2024 meeting minutes.

• Presentation on Parks Master Plan
• Review of funded and potential bond-funded capital projects
• Approval of December 10, 2024 meeting minutes

.Upcoming Event Notices (Possible Quorum)

This is a notice that a quorum of the Avondale City Council or other city boards may attend several upcoming events, but no official business will be conducted. The events include the City of Tempe MLK Diversity Awards, a retirement celebration for Fire Captain Cassie Kalayasilpin, and the 2025 Governor’s State of the State Address. No decisions or discussions are scheduled.

• City of Tempe MLK Diversity Awards on January 13, 2025 at Marriott Phoenix Resort Tempe at The Buttes
• Retirement Celebration of Fire Captain Cassie Kalayasilpin on January 14, 2025 at Avondale Fire Station #175
• 2025 Governor’s State of the State Address on January 15, 2025 at Phoenix Raceway

Parks, Recreation & Libraries Advisory Board

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board will consider approving December 2024 minutes, hold a team building exercise, receive updates on special interest classes and community center operations, hear a parks and projects update, and discuss the Master Plan for parks and recreation. Board and staff comments are also scheduled.

• Approval of December 11, 2024 meeting minutes
• Board team building exercise
• Special interest classes & community center update
• Parks & projects update
• Master plan discussion

City Council

The City Council will swear in newly elected members and select a Vice Mayor. The body will also consider several land dispositions for affordable housing and a new telecommunications agreement.

• Disposition of land at 516 E. Dee Street to Trellis for affordable housing
• Disposition of land at 320 E. Hill Drive to Habitat for Humanity Central Arizona for affordable housing
• Wired Telecommunications License and Right-of-Way Use Agreement with Summit Infrastructure Group, LLC
• Final Plat approval for Entrada - Phase 3 north of Broadway Road and west of 107th Avenue
• Resolution 1001-0125 to add County General Funds for Temporary Shelter Services Initiative

.Upcoming Event Notices (Possible Quorum)

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

• Reception for Incoming City Council on January 6, 2025
• Sam Garcia Library Renovations Open House on January 9, 2025