Lake Havasu City, AZ

PSPRS Local Fire Board

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Lake Havasu City Planning and Zoning Commission meets Wednesday, October 7, 2026, at 9:00 AM in Council Chambers at 92 Acoma Boulevard South. The main item is a public hearing on Resolution No. 26-08, a major conditional use permit that would let a mobile food unit operate at 1890 Acoma Boulevard West, Tract 141, Block 9, Lot 1, Tuesday through Sunday from 7:00am to 5:00pm in the General Commercial (C-2) district. The Commission will also consider approving minutes from its September 2, 2026 regular meeting. The regular meeting scheduled for October 21, 2026 has been cancelled; the next regular meeting is November 4, 2026.

• Public hearing on Resolution No. 26-08: major conditional use permit for a mobile food unit at 1890 Acoma Boulevard West, Tract 141, Block 9, Lot 1
• Proposed operating hours for the mobile food unit: Tuesday through Sunday, 7:00am to 5:00pm, in the General Commercial (C-2) district
• Approval of minutes from the September 2, 2026 Planning & Zoning Commission regular meeting (ID 26-5428)
• October 21, 2026 regular meeting cancelled; next regular meeting November 4, 2026
• Commission may vote to hold an executive session for legal advice under A.R.S. § 38-431.03(A)(3)

Planning and Zoning Commission

Parks and Recreation Advisory Board

Board of Adjustment

City Council

The Lake Havasu City Council will hold a regular meeting with a consent agenda covering intergovernmental agreements, contracts, and routine approvals. Public hearings will address a restaurant liquor license, a lease with the Lake Havasu Yacht Club, several ordinance amendments, a bridge and street naming resolution, and multiple bids and purchases. The meeting also includes an open call to the public and committee reports.

• Resolution to name the second bridge 'Freedom Bridge' and new street 'Freedom Avenue'
• Ordinance amending city code on off-road motorized vehicle violations and penalties
• Ordinance revising the definition of 'animal' in city code
• Bid for 2026 Water Main Replacement Project to Pat Bern Construction, LLC
• Lease agreement for 631 London Bridge Road with Lake Havasu Yacht Club

Planning and Zoning Commission

PSPRS Local Police Board

Board of Adjustment

City Council

The Lake Havasu City Council is holding an executive session to discuss and instruct city representatives regarding negotiations for the lease of 631 London Bridge Road. The council will also consult with the City Attorney for legal advice on the same matter. No final votes or decisions will be made during this session.

• Discussion and instruction on lease negotiations for 631 London Bridge Road
• Legal consultation with City Attorney regarding the lease

City Council

The Lake Havasu City Council will hold public hearings and take action on several items, including a zoning ordinance amendment for accessory residential care homes, a resolution to abandon a utility easement on Kiowa Avenue, and a resolution to name the Island Multiuse Path in honor of Dean Allan Barlow. The council will also discuss a lease for 631 London Bridge Road, an economic development update, and a streets and maintenance program update. Several contracts and change orders for infrastructure projects are up for approval.

• Ordinance No. 26-1384 amending zoning code for accessory residential care homes
• Resolution No. 26-3945 to abandon 5-foot utility/drainage easement at 910 Kiowa Avenue
• Resolution No. 26-3946 designating Island Multiuse Path as 'Dean Barlow Legacy Loop'
• Cooperative purchase of pipe inspection/rehabilitation services for Channel Force Main Line (Pro Pipe Services, LLC)
• Change Order No. 1 for Island WWTP Filter Upgrade Project (Schofield Civil Construction)

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings regarding two land use requests. One item involves rezoning a portion of 2650 Paseo Dorado, and the other concerns a parking-in-common masterplan for 2430 Kiowa Blvd. North.

• Rezoning 2650 Paseo Dorado from Golf Course (GC) to Residential Estates (R-E)
• Resolution No. 26-07: Amending Parking-in-Common Masterplan for 2430 Kiowa Blvd. North
• Proposed setback changes for 2430 Kiowa Blvd. North from 75-foot to 125-foot for parking
• Proposed rear building setback decrease from 75 feet to 25 feet at 2430 Kiowa Blvd. North

Board of Adjustment

City Council

The Lake Havasu City Council will hold a regular meeting with several public hearings and action items. Key items include a construction contract for the Second Bridge & Roadway Improvement Project, a pilot sidewalk dining program downtown, and an electric vehicle charging station agreement. The consent agenda includes grant applications, easement abandonments, and service agreements for the Veterans Treatment Court.

• Construction Manager At Risk contract and guaranteed maximum price for Second Bridge & Roadway Improvement Project
• Resolution 26-3938 establishing Downtown Association Pilot Public Sidewalk Dining and Beverage Service Program
• Electric Charging Station Site License Agreement with Level3 Havasu LLC
• Cooperative purchase of a new Flygt submersible pump for London Bridge Lift Station from James, Cooke & Hobson, Inc.
• Award bids for citywide pest and weed control services

The City Council approved a $39,921,502.30 Construction Manager At Risk contract with Ames Construction for the Second Bridge & Roadway Improvement Project, voting 6-1. The council also adopted a one-year pilot program for downtown sidewalk dining and beverage service, effective September 1, 2026, through August 31, 2027, with a 6-1 vote. Other actions included awarding pest and weed control contracts and approving a $160,334 pump purchase.

• Approved $39,921,502.30 CMAR contract with Ames Construction for Second Bridge project (6-1)
• Adopted Resolution 26-3938 establishing Downtown Association Pilot Public Sidewalk Dining and Beverage Service Program (6-1)
• Approved cooperative purchase of Flygt submersible pump for $160,334 plus taxes (7-0)
• Awarded citywide pest control to Parker Pest Control and weed control to URW LLC (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda including grant applications, easement abandonments, and professional services agreements (7-0)
• Tabled Electric Charging Station Site License Agreement with Level3 Havasu LLC to future meeting

City Council

The Lake Havasu City Council is holding a work session with a single substantive item: a discussion of the Parks Master Plan update progress report, presented by Anthony Kozlowski. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the agenda is otherwise procedural, including call to order, pledge, roll call, and adjournment.

• Discussion of Parks Master Plan Update Progress Report (ID 26-5340)

The Lake Havasu City Council held a work session on the Parks Master Plan update, presented by Assistant City Manager Anthony Kozlowski and Teresa Jackson of Berry Dunn. The presentation covered project goals, a roadmap running from summer 2026 through plan adoption in May-June 2027, community engagement strategy, and seven benchmark comparison cities. The council was in support of the benchmark communities identified, and no formal decisions or votes were recorded; the meeting adjourned at 5:20 p.m.

• No formal decisions or votes recorded; work session only
• Council was in support of the benchmark communities identified for the Parks Master Plan
• Public hearing opened and closed with one citizen comment (Bonny Toy) on the RFP selection and athletic event engagement opportunities
• Mayor Sheehy confirmed Berry Dunn was selected through the RFP process

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on a major conditional use permit for a car wash at 2995 Kiowa Boulevard North, and will consider amendments to city code sections governing accessory residential care homes. The meeting also includes approval of the August 5, 2026 minutes and public comment.

• Public hearing: Major Conditional Use Permit (Resolution No. 26-06) for a car wash at 2995 Kiowa Boulevard North in the Limited Commercial District - North Kiowa Overlay (C-1/NKO)
• Proposed amendments to City Code Sections 14.03.02 (Table 3-1), 14.03.03.E.6, and 14.06.03 relating to accessory residential care homes
• Approval of minutes from the August 5, 2026 regular meeting
• Call to public for comments

The Planning and Zoning Commission approved a Major Conditional Use Permit for a car wash/detailing business at 2995 Kiowa Boulevard North, and recommended City Council approve code amendments to align with state law on Accessory Residential Care Homes. Both items passed with majority votes. The meeting also included a procedural approval of prior minutes and an announcement that the September 16 meeting is cancelled.

• Approved Major Conditional Use Permit for car wash at 2995 Kiowa Blvd N (6-0)
• Recommended approval of code amendments for Accessory Residential Care Homes to City Council (5-0)
• Approved minutes of August 5, 2026 meeting (6-0)

Board of Adjustment

City Council

The Lake Havasu City Council will consider several consent agenda items and public hearings, including approving federal grant agreements for airport and bridge projects, a bingo license, and multiple professional service and construction contracts for infrastructure improvements. The meeting also includes routine items like approving minutes and announcing board vacancies.

• Resolution 26-3935: FAA grant for Taxiway C Reconstruction Project design
• Resolution 26-3940: BLM right-of-way grants for Second Bridge & Roadway Improvement Project
• Task Order 13 with C&S Engineers for Terminal Apron Reconstruction design
• Professional Services Agreement with NCS Engineers for Booster Station 2A Improvements
• Bid to HAWK Contracting for traffic signal cabinet and wiring upgrades at 3 intersections

The Lake Havasu City Council approved a Federal Aviation Administration Airport Improvement Program grant agreement for the design of the Taxiway C Reconstruction Project, after removing it from the consent agenda for separate discussion. The council also approved several other items, including a bingo license, engineering service agreements, and equipment purchases, all by unanimous 7-0 votes. Public comment focused on the closed Taxiway C, with the city saying design and construction could take about three years. The meeting was otherwise procedural, with no items denied or tabled.

• Approved consent agenda items 5.1, 5.2, 5.4, 5.5, 5.6 (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 26-3935 approving FAA Airport Improvement Program Grant No. 3-04-0071-037-2026 for Taxiway C Reconstruction design (7-0)
• Recommended Arizona Department of Revenue approve a Class A Bingo License for Mountain View Property Owners Association at 2635 Anita Avenue (7-0)
• Approved Task Order No. 13 with C&S Engineers, Inc. for Terminal Apron Reconstruction design, $196,189 (7-0)
• Approved Professional Services Agreement with NCS Engineers, Inc. for Booster Station 2A Improvements design, $217,280 (7-0)
• Approved cooperative purchase of a Flygt submersible pump from James, Cooke & Hobson, Inc., $169,851 plus applicable taxes (7-0)
• Awarded bid for traffic signal cabinet and wiring upgrades at three intersections to HAWK Contracting, LLC, $247,777 (7-0)
• Councilmember Lin requested a future discussion item on the Airport management company process; seconded by Vice Mayor Diaz

City Council Special Meeting

This is a special meeting with a single substantive item: a public hearing and vote on a resolution to adopt the official canvass of the July 21, 2026 primary election results. The rest of the agenda is procedural (call to order, pledge, roll call, adjournment).

• Resolution No. 26-3637 declaring and adopting the official canvass of the Primary Election held July 21, 2026

The City Council unanimously adopted Resolution No. 26-3637, certifying the official canvass of the July 21, 2026, Primary Election as declared by the Mohave County Board of Supervisors. Based on the results, Cal Sheehy was elected Mayor, and Michele Lin and Sam Scarmardo were elected as Councilmembers, all taking office November 24, 2026. A General Election on November 3, 2026, will decide one remaining Council seat between Jeni Coke and Neil Tinsley.

• Adopted Resolution No. 26-3637 certifying primary election results (7-0)
• Declared Cal Sheehy elected Mayor
• Declared Michele Lin and Sam Scarmardo elected Councilmembers
• Set General Election for November 3, 2026, for one Council seat

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing to decide on two major conditional use permits for new food courts. Each permit would allow a food court with mobile food units and a permanent building in the Limited Commercial (C-1) District for one year.

• Major Conditional Use Permit for 2894 Jamaica Blvd: food court with seven mobile units, permanent building, and shade structure in C-1 district
• Major Conditional Use Permit for 201 Swanson Avenue: food court with four mobile units, permanent building, and shade structure in C-1 district

The Lake Havasu City Planning and Zoning Commission approved one-year renewals of Major Conditional Use Permits for two food truck courts: Havabite at 2894 Jamaica Blvd and Oasis Food Truck Court at 201 Swanson Ave. Both approvals were unanimous (5-0) and included conditions addressing noise, cooking, and parking. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved Resolution 26-04 renewing Major CUP for Havabite food court at 2894 Jamaica Blvd (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 26-05 renewing Major CUP for Oasis Food Truck Court at 201 Swanson Ave (5-0)
• Approved minutes of July 15, 2026 meeting (5-0)

Tri-City Council

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings to discuss and take action on two liquor license applications and the purchase of a fire engine. The meeting also includes a consent agenda for meeting minutes and a call for an executive session.

• Liquor license for Tavern 95 at 3453 Maricopa Avenue
• Liquor license for Amigos Birria Tacos Havasu at 55 Lake Havasu Avenue N.
• Cooperative purchase of one Pierce Velocity Fire Engine from Hughes Fire Equipment Inc.

The Lake Havasu City Council approved the purchase of one Pierce Velocity fire engine from Hughes Fire Equipment Inc. for $1,481,304.56, using a cooperative purchase agreement. The council also recommended approval of two liquor licenses for Tavern 95 and Amigos Birria Tacos Havasu. All votes were unanimous (7-0).

• Approved $1,481,304.56 purchase of Pierce Velocity fire engine (7-0)
• Recommended approval of Series #12 liquor license for Tavern 95 (7-0)
• Recommended approval of Series #7 beer and wine bar license for Amigos Birria Tacos Havasu (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda including July 14, 2026 minutes and executive session call (7-0)

Parks and Recreation Advisory Board

Board of Adjustment

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Lake Havasu City Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on two requests for major conditional use permits. The proposals would allow food courts with mobile units and permanent structures at 2894 Jamaica Boulevard and 201 Swanson Avenue in the Limited Commercial (C-1) District for one year. The commission will also approve June meeting minutes and select its chair and vice chair.

• Public hearing on a conditional use permit for a food court at 2894 Jamaica Boulevard
• Public hearing on a conditional use permit for a food court at 201 Swanson Avenue
• Approval of minutes from the June 17, 2026, regular meeting
• Selection of the commission chair and vice chair

The Planning and Zoning Commission held an organizational meeting, selecting Jim Harris as Chair and Joan Dzuro as Vice Chair for the new term. Two public hearings on conditional use permits for food courts were continued to August 5, 2026, at the request of staff. The minutes from the June 17, 2026 meeting were approved.

• Re-elected Jim Harris as Chair (7-0)
• Elected Joan Dzuro as Vice Chair (7-0)
• Approved minutes of June 17, 2026 meeting (7-0)
• Continued public hearing on CUP for 2894 Jamaica Blvd to August 5, 2026 (7-0)
• Continued public hearing on CUP for 201 Swanson Avenue to August 5, 2026 (7-0)

City Council

The City Council adopted the FY 2026-27 property tax levy rate of $0.6718 per $100 assessed value, generating $7,633,824 in revenue. The council also approved two liquor licenses for Waters Edge Winery, annexed a county-owned parcel at 3500 Highway 95 N, and amended zoning codes to preserve 75-foot shoreline public access. All votes were 6-0 except the Right of Way Agreement amendment, which passed 5-1.

• Adopted Resolution 26-3931, property tax levy rate $0.6718 per $100 (6-0)
• Recommended approval of Series #12 restaurant liquor license for Waters Edge Winery (6-0)
• Recommended approval of Series #13 farm winery liquor license for Waters Edge Winery (6-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 26-1381 annexing 3500 Highway 95 N parcel (6-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 26-1383 requiring 75-foot shoreline public access in Mixed Use-Channel Riverwalk and Island-Body Beach districts (6-0)
• Adopted Resolution 26-3933 amending Right of Way Agreement for Second Bridge project (5-1)
• Approved $121,570 design services agreement with Kimley-Horn for Kiowa Drain #6 project (6-0)
• Approved $1,858,500 cooperative purchase of 23 vehicles (6-0)

Board of Adjustment

Planning and Zoning Commission

Board of Adjustment

City Council

The council will vote on the upcoming fiscal year's final budget and property tax levy. Additional actions include approving airport infrastructure grants, housing rehabilitation guidelines, and a rezoning for a new residential development.

• Adoption of the Fiscal Year 2026-27 Final Budget
• Public hearing on the proposed FY 2026-27 Property Tax Levy
• FAA airport infrastructure grant for terminal apron pavement reconstruction
• Rezoning for 68 attached single-family homes at 1926 Swanson Avenue and 1851 Magnolia Drive
• Annexation of territory located at 3500 Highway 95 N

The council approved the consent agenda, which included resolutions appointing the chief fiscal officer and several intergovernmental agreements for housing inspection, public‑safety backup, an airport infrastructure grant, and a lease addendum. They appointed Derek Ross to the Board of Adjustment; Mercedes Kaiser and Alex Coletta to the Parks & Recreation Advisory Board; and Lonnie Stevenson, Mary Costa and Kay Patel to the Planning & Zoning Commission. The council also approved an amendment to the H.A.V.E.N. domestic‑violence services agreement, adopted owner‑occupied housing rehabilitation guidelines, and authorized a CDC Foundation drowning‑prevention grant.

• Approved consent agenda items including chief fiscal officer appointment and multiple intergovernmental agreements (6-0)
• Appointed Derek Ross as regular member of Board of Adjustment (6-0)
• Appointed Mercedes Kaiser and Alex Coletta to Parks & Recreation Advisory Board (5-1)
• Appointed Lonnie Stevenson (regular) and Mary Costa, Kay Patel (alternates) to Planning & Zoning Commission (6-0)
• Approved amendment No. 2 to H.A.V.E.N. Family Resource Center services agreement (6-0)
• Adopted owner‑occupied Housing Rehabilitation Guidelines dated June 23 2026 (6-0)
• Approved Airport Infrastructure Grant Agreement with FAA for terminal apron pavement reconstruction project (6-0)
• Authorized execution of CDC Foundation non‑federal subgrantee agreement for Mission 3: Water Ready drowning‑prevention project (vote not recorded)

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Commission will consider a public hearing regarding amendments to the city development code. The proposed changes target the Mixed Use-Channel Riverwalk District and Island-Body Beach District.

• Amendment to City Code Sections 14.02.04(D) and 14.02.05(G)
• Public hearing regarding shoreline public access preservation

The Commission recommended approval of text amendments to the city code regarding the Channel Riverwalk and Island-Body Beach districts. These changes would establish a 75-foot shoreline access area and required perpendicular access routes to preserve lake views. The July 1, 2026, meeting was cancelled.

• Approved June 3, 2026, meeting minutes (7-0)
• Recommended approval of code amendments for shoreline public access to City Council (7-0)
• Cancelled July 1, 2026, regular meeting

Board of Adjustment

City Council

The council will hold public hearings and vote on adopting the tentative budget for FY 2026-27 and the five-year Capital Improvement Plan for FY 2027-31. They will also consider submitting the updated General Plan to voters in November 2026. Other items include liquor license transfers, a zoning amendment for a planned development, and approval of a construction contract for Fire Station No. 7.

• Adoption of Tentative Budget for FY 2026-27
• Adoption of Five-Year Capital Improvement Plan FY 2027-31
• Public hearing on 2026 General Plan: Shaping Our Future (to be ratified by voters in Nov 2026)
• Amendment to Planned Development at 5699 Highway 95 (Come Together Project) to reconfigure buildings and parking
• Acceptance of Guaranteed Maximum Price for Fire Station No. 7 construction