El Mirage public meetings in 2025
26 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Council Work Session - 12/02/2025
The El Mirage Common Council is holding a work session with one substantive item: a presentation on the Downtown Revitalization Plan. No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda; the session is for discussion only. The meeting is open to the public.
- Downtown Revitalization Plan presentation
City Council Meeting - 12/02/2025
The El Mirage City Council met on December 2, 2025, to approve routine administrative items and financial reports. The council voted to accept the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2025, Annual Comprehensive Financial Report. Additionally, the council approved specific purchases for police equipment and IT security software, as well as the adoption of updated design standards.
- Approved purchase of emergency equipment for three Ford F-150 patrol trucks for a total cost not to exceed $91,000
- Approved renewal of LogPoint Security Information and Event Management solution for $43,558.88
- Adopted the 2026 update to the Design & Development Standards Manual
- Approved agreement for West Valley Real Time Crime Center data sharing with Tolleson and Glendale
- Accepted the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2025, Annual Comprehensive Financial Report
City Council Meeting - 11/04/2025
The El Mirage City Council approved a $1.6 million contract for Dysart Road resurfacing and a $1.07 million fire apparatus purchase, along with several other agreements. A $44,827.98 vehicle purchase for the Facilities Division failed, and a $72,916.78 Parks Division vehicle purchase was tabled. The council also approved a zoning code amendment, a liquor license, and a site plan for a manufacturing facility.
- Approved $1,600,000 contract with S&S Paving for Dysart Road resurfacing (CIP 62510)
- Approved $1,069,021.07 purchase of a custom Type I fire apparatus from Jon's Mid-America Fire Apparatus
- Approved $126,000 contract with Carollo Engineers for lead and copper pipe inventory
- Approved $55,045 agreement with Peregrine Technologies for law-enforcement data-sharing platform
- Failed $44,827.98 vehicle purchase for Facilities Division; tabled $72,916.78 Parks Division vehicle purchase
City Council Worksession - 10/21/2025
The City of El Mirage Common Council will hold a work session on October 21, 2025, to discuss potential renovations to the City Hall Building. The agenda contains no other substantive items, contracts, or ordinances. The meeting is primarily procedural, consisting of roll call, call to order, the renovation discussion, and adjournment.
- Discussion of potential renovations to the City Hall Building
City Council Meeting - 10/21/2025
The El Mirage City Council approved consent and regular agenda items, including contracts for business licensing, well equipment rehabilitation, a final plat for RV storage, police vehicles, a utility payment deferral for federal employees affected by the government shutdown, 2026 meeting dates, and park shade structures. All motions passed 5-0.
- $35,000 one-year contract with BizConnectPro for business licensing services
- $244,365 purchase from Empire Pump Corporation for well site equipment rehabilitation (CIP 62065)
- Final plat for El Mirage RV and Boat Storage at southeast corner of El Mirage Road and Cactus Road
- $249,000 for three 2026 Police Ford Explorers from Peoria Ford
- $312,326.61 plus $30,000 contingency for six shade structures from Shade N' Net
Planning and Zoning Commission - 10/14/2025
The El Mirage Planning and Zoning Commission will consider a site plan and parking waiver for a light manufacturing home operation at 13201 W. Joe R Ramirez Road, and hold a public hearing on a zoning text amendment to site plan and platting procedures. The commission will also appoint a Pro Tem Chairperson and approve prior meeting minutes.
- Site plan and parking waiver for light manufacturing home operation at 13201 W. Joe R Ramirez Rd, submitted by DLR Group Inc.
- Public hearing on Zoning Text Amendment to Chapters 154.156 and 155.030 and Appendices A & B
- Appointment of Pro Tem Chairperson for this meeting
- Approval of September 9, 2025 meeting minutes
City Council Meeting - 10/07/2025
The El Mirage City Council voted 5-2 to impose sanctions or other disciplinary action against Councilmember Anita Norton-McDaniel under the City's Code of Conduct. The council also approved several contracts and agreements, including a revenue-sharing carnival contract, software licenses, and a development agreement for a steel manufacturing plant. One downtown revitalization consulting contract was tabled for a future work session.
- Sanctions against Councilmember Norton-McDaniel approved (5-2)
- Revenue-sharing carnival contract with Butler Amusements at Bill Gentry Park (March 26-29, 2026), approved with one-year term plus renewal option
- Development Agreement with Bode Holdings, LLC for steel manufacturing plant at NE corner of El Mirage Road and Olive Avenue
- $95,582 VOCA victim assistance grant accepted with $23,896 city match
- 70 police firearms purchased from ProForce Law Enforcement for up to $47,405.60
City Council Meeting - 09/16/2025
The El Mirage City Council approved a consent agenda including a $1,167,815 intergovernmental agreement with Tolleson for police dispatch services, plus several other items. They also unanimously approved creating a Youth Advisory Commission, appointing review board members, and two police-related training agreements. The meeting concluded with an executive session discussion regarding El Mirage Cares.
- Approved Amendment No. 2 to police dispatch IGA with Tolleson, cost not to exceed $1,167,815
- Adopted Resolution R25-09-11 establishing the Youth Advisory Commission (EMYAC)
- Approved Know Your Talents (LearnKey) training agreement using RICO funds, $10,760
- Approved Sigma Tactical Wellness agreement, cost not to exceed $23,383
- Proclaimed September 2025 as Deaf Awareness Month
City Council Work Session - 09/16/2025
The El Mirage City Council is holding a work session with one substantive item: a project update on the Parks and Recreation Master Plan. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the session is for discussion and information only.
- Parks and Recreation Master Plan project update
Planning and Zoning Commission - 09/09/2025
The El Mirage Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing and vote on a preliminary plat for a 52-lot subdivision at the Pueblo El Mirage RV and Golf Resort, and will discuss a site plan recommendation for an industrial park on Dysart Road. The commission will also approve minutes from prior meetings. No other substantive action items are listed.
- Public hearing and action on preliminary plat for 52-lot subdivision at 11201 N El Mirage Road, submitted by Kimley-Horn
- Discussion and recommendation on site plan for industrial park in PAD zone on Dysart Road north of Joe R Ramirez Road, submitted by KTM Studio
- Approval of minutes from June 10, 2025 and August 12, 2025 meetings
City Council Meeting - 09/03/2025
The El Mirage City Council is meeting to approve a consent agenda and regular agenda items, including contracts, grants, and water purchases. The most consequential item is the approval of a $274,598 School Resource Officer agreement with Dysart Unified School District for the 2025/2026 school year. Other items include accepting two $14,500 Victims' Rights grants, a $169,561 design contract for Cactus Road improvements, and a $721,270 water order.
- Approved SRO agreement with Dysart USD for $274,598
- Accepted two FY2026 Victims' Rights grants of $14,500 each
- Authorized $169,561 contract with NFra, Inc. for Cactus Road design
- Awarded $58,093 contract for speed cushions on A Street
- Approved $721,270 for 1,826 acre-feet of CAP water
City Council Meeting - 08/18/2025
The El Mirage City Council will hold a regular meeting with a consent agenda and regular agenda. The council tabled approval of meeting minutes for corrections, and approved consent items including an APS grant, project management software, a network switch, and a fingerprint scanner agreement. The meeting also includes call to the public, city manager's comments, and mayor's comments.
- Tabled approval of July 1 and July 8, 2025 meeting minutes for corrections
- Approved APS Community Impact Grant application up to $10,000 for special events
- Approved contract with HiveTechnology Inc. for project management software, not to exceed $35,064
- Approved CDWG purchase of Cisco network switch and cabling up to $40,000 for Police Department
- Approved extension of Idemia LiveScan fingerprint scanner agreement for $7,157
City Council Special Meeting - 07/08/2025
This special meeting is devoted to a single matter: possible discipline of a council member. The council will first convene in executive session to discuss the member's conduct, then reconvene in open session to consider imposing sanctions or other disciplinary action under the city's Code of Conduct. No other business is on the agenda.
- Executive session to discuss conduct and potential discipline of a council member (A.R.S. § 38-431.03(A)(1))
- Possible vote on sanctions or disciplinary action under the City of El Mirage Code of Conduct
City Council Work Session - 07/01/2025
The El Mirage City Council is holding a work session with one substantive item: a presentation on the city vehicle replacement procedure. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the session is for discussion and information only.
- Presentation on City Vehicle Replacement Procedure
City Council Meeting - 07/01/2025
The El Mirage City Council held its regular meeting on July 1, 2025, approving a consent agenda and several regular agenda items. Key actions included a 5-year Axon police equipment contract, an intergovernmental agreement with Glendale for a training center, and a conditional use permit for a multifamily development. The meeting also included public comment periods and a liquor license recommendation.
- Approved 5-year Axon Enterprises contract for police equipment, $389,903.65 year one, $1,949,183.85 total
- Approved IGA with Glendale for Regional Public Safety Training Center, cost not to exceed $782,000
- Approved conditional use permit for multifamily project at 13225 N Main Street
- Approved $94,494.42 landscape maintenance contract with Brightview Landscape Services
- Approved $30,000 compensation study with Public Sector Personnel Consultants
City Council Work Session - 06/19/2025
The El Mirage City Council is holding a work session with a single substantive item: a discussion on development impact fees. No formal votes or decisions are scheduled on this agenda; it is a discussion-only session.
- Development Impact Fees Discussion
City Council Work Session - 06/17/2025
The El Mirage City Council is holding a work session with one substantive item: a presentation on the Parks and Recreation Master Plan and updates on the city's 75th Anniversary Celebration. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the session is for discussion and information only.
- Parks and Recreation Master Plan presentation
- City of El Mirage 75th Anniversary Celebration updates
City Council Meeting - 06/17/2025
The El Mirage City Council is meeting to vote on a consent agenda covering contracts, purchases, and appointments, and to hold a public hearing on a new liquor license application. The liquor license hearing was continued to the July 1 meeting. Several consent items were pulled for separate discussion, including a parks building refurbishment contract and a qualified consultants list.
- Approved $203,125 contract with HintonBurdick for financial audit services (3 years)
- Approved $180,000 contract with Woodruff Construction for Parks and Recreation admin building refurbishment
- Approved $341,973 street sweeper purchase with MAG funding plus $28,488.42 city match
- Approved $98,000 Microsoft Office 365 subscription purchase
- Continued public hearing for Restaurant Oaxaqueno Del Sol liquor license at 12313 NW Grand Ave Unit F
Planning and Zoning Commission - 06/10/2025
The El Mirage Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing and make a recommendation to the City Council on a conditional use permit and site plan for a proposed four-plex multifamily development in a Mixed-Use zone at 13225 N Main Street. The commission will also consider approving the minutes from its May 13, 2025 meeting. The rest of the agenda is procedural (call to order, roll call, staff report, commissioner comments, adjournment).
- Public hearing on conditional use permit and site plan for four-plex at 13225 N Main Street (ProCa Design LLC)
- Consideration of May 13, 2025 meeting minutes
City Council Meeting - 06/03/2025
The El Mirage City Council held a regular meeting on June 3, 2025, taking action on several items. The council approved a zoning text amendment to allow single-family attached dwellings in Urban Corridor zoning districts, approved an intergovernmental agreement for ADA paratransit service, and accepted funding from the Tohono O'odham Nation for park improvements. The council also approved a memorandum of understanding with the Glendale Police Department for a real-time crime center.
- Approved Ordinance O25-06-03, a zoning text amendment to allow Single-Family-Attached Dwellings in Urban Corridor districts
- Approved Ordinance O25-06-06 adopting property tax levies for FY 2025-2026
- Approved IGA with RPTA for Regional ADA Paratransit Service for FY26
- Approved request to accept ~$300,000 from Tohono O'odham Nation for park shade coverings and security cameras
- Approved MOU with Glendale PD for West Valley Real-Time Crime Center
Parks and Recreation Master Plan Advisory Task Force Meeting
The Parks and Recreation Master Plan Advisory Task Force is meeting to review progress on the city's parks master plan, including an overview of a recent site visit, a survey update, and a preview of an upcoming June 25-26 site visit. The group will also review the project timeline and discuss the city's 75th anniversary celebration. This is a working meeting with updates and Q&A, not a final decision-making session.
- Master Plan Update: Site Visit #1 Overview
- Survey Update
- June 25-26 Site Visit Preview
- Project Timeline Review
- 75th Anniversary Celebration discussion
City Council Meeting - 05/20/2025
The El Mirage City Council approved the FY 2025-2026 budget of $114,162,000 and adopted several routine items, including extending a county agreement and purchasing budget software. A proposal to change city office hours to 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday failed. The meeting also included a public hearing on proposed expenditures with no comments.
- Adopted Resolution R25-05-10: FY 2025-2026 budget of $114,162,000 (approved 5-2)
- Failed motion to change city office hours to 8 a.m.-5 p.m. weekdays (2-5)
- Extended agreement with Maricopa County Human Services for FY 2025/26 up to $30,000
- Approved multi-year contract with ClearGov Inc. for budget software up to $41,534 for FY 2026
- Approved Resolution R25-05-09 designating Robert Weddigen as Chief Fiscal Officer
City Council Work Session - 03/04/2025
The El Mirage City Council is holding a work session to discuss three topics: clarifying oversight, resource allocation, and alternatives for the El Mirage Cares program; a proposal to replace the moment of silence with a prayer/invocation at the start of each council meeting; and a review of legal topics affecting municipal governance. No formal votes are scheduled; these are discussion items.
- Discussion of El Mirage Cares program oversight, resource allocation, and alternative approaches
- Proposal to amend meeting order to include prayer/invocation instead of moment of silence
- Review of legal topics impacting municipal governance and operations
City Council Meeting - 03/04/2025
The El Mirage City Council is deciding on several items, including adopting a notice of intent to increase water/wastewater rates and change fees, approving police grants, and live-streaming meetings. The council also approved amendments to city code and a senior meal service contract.
- Approved notice of intent to increase water/wastewater rates, public hearing set for May 6, 2025 (6/1 vote)
- Approved notice of intent to change fees (6/1 vote)
- Approved live-streaming of Council, Work Sessions, Parks and Recreation, and Planning and Zoning meetings (6/1 vote)
- Accepted GOHS grants: $56,697 for traffic/speed control and $25,000 for DUI enforcement
- Approved $70,000 extension for Senior Center meal service with Banner Olive Branch
City Council Meeting - 02/04/2025
The El Mirage City Council approved revisions to the Speed Cushion Installation Program and added two body-worn cameras to a police contract for a total cost of $11,190.30. The council also voted 5-2 to approve travel expenses for three members to attend the National League of Cities conference. The City Manager presented an update on the $11,940,792 in American Rescue Plan Act funds, noting that $10.94 million has been invested to date.
- Approved revisions to the City's Speed Cushion Installation Program.
- Approved addition of two Body Worn Cameras and five licenses to Axon Enterprises Unlimited 7+Plan BWC Bundle for $11,190.30 total.
- Approved travel expenses for Councilmembers Norton-McDaniel, Parsons, and Gentry to attend the National League of Cities Annual Conference in Washington D.C. (5-2 vote).
- City Manager reported $10.94 million invested from the $11,940,792 American Rescue Plan Act allocation.
- Final plat for El Mirage RV and Boat Storage at El Mirage Road and Cactus Road was withdrawn by the applicant.
City Council Worksession - 01/22/2025
The El Mirage City Council is holding a work session with a single substantive item: a presentation providing background and overview of the budget process. No decisions or votes are scheduled; the meeting is informational only.
- Work session presentation on the budget process