Surprise public meetings in 2021
34 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Planning and Zoning Commission
The Surprise Planning and Zoning Commission will review a use permit for Dunkin' Donuts and Federico’s Drive-Through in District 5. The commission is also scheduled to consider a site plan for Sunnyside Townhomes in District 4.
- Use-Only CUP for Dunkin' Donuts & Federico’s Drive-Through (Case FS21-546)
- Site Plan for Sunnyside Townhomes (Case FS20-757)
- Approval of November 18, 2021, meeting minutes
Regular City Council Work Session
The City Council will hold a work session to discuss a proposed Zoning Text Amendment to the Surprise Land Development Ordinances. The presentation aims to improve clarity and remove conflicts within the ordinances.
- Zoning Text Amendment (case FS21-413) to improve ordinance clarity
- Discussion of Ordinance #2021-17
Regular City Council Meeting
The Surprise City Council will consider several land use and budget items. This includes a public hearing regarding recreational marijuana regulations and an ordinance to prohibit feeding wild animals on city property. The council will also review various development plats and budget amendments for local projects.
- Public hearing regarding recreational marijuana zoning amendments
- Ordinance prohibiting feeding wild or feral animals on city property
- $100,000 budget amendment for Cactus Road and Cotton Lane intersection improvements
- $300,000 budget amendment for the Rib Fest Throwdown BBQ event
- Approval of several final plats for North Copper Canyon parcels
Veterans, Disability and Human Services Commission
The Veterans, Disability and Human Services Commission will review meeting minutes from September 8, 2021. The commission is scheduled to discuss Northwest Valley Connect services and the 2021 Care & Share Expo. Members will also discuss participation in upcoming fall events, such as the Veterans Day Parade.
- Approval of September 8, 2021 meeting minutes
- Presentation on services offered by Northwest Valley Connect
- Discussion regarding the 2021 Care & Share Expo
- Discussion on participation in the Veterans Day Parade
Regular City Council Meeting
The Surprise City Council will review land use changes including the annexation and rezoning of Windstone Ranch North. The agenda also includes several budget amendments for public safety, parks, and community grants. Additionally, the council will consider an employment agreement for a new City Manager.
- Annexation and rezoning of approximately 19.896 acres for Windstone Ranch North
- $975,000 budget amendment for Public Safety Evidence & Readiness Center and Police Training Facility
- Comprehensive Sign Program approval for The Marketplace at Asante
- Establishment of street light improvement districts for Mesquite Mountain Ranch and Tierra Rico
- Budget amendments for Parks and Recreation staffing and community grants
General
The Subcommittee on Community Outreach, Partnerships & Grants will review a citywide presentation regarding the FY22 Neighborhood Grant Program. The agenda includes action pertaining to funding recommendations for program applications.
- Funding recommendations for FY22 Neighborhood Grant Program applications
Arts and Cultural Advisory Commission
The Arts and Cultural Advisory Commission will discuss several citywide projects and events. Agenda items include festival sponsorship, fire station landscaping, and park bench maintenance. The commission will also review the City Hall art display case relocation.
- Sponsorship of the 2021 SciTech Festival
- Landscaping at Fire Station 308
- Relocation and enhancement of the City Hall art display case
- Maintenance of Dreamcatcher Park benches
- AZ Humanities Speaker Series schedule
Boards and Commissions Nominations Committee
The Boards and Commissions Nominations Committee will review meeting minutes from May 25, 2021. The committee also plans to interview candidates for vacancies on the City Audit Committee, Loss Trust Fund Board, and Planning & Zoning Commission.
- Approval of May 25, 2021, meeting minutes
- Interviews for City Audit Committee vacancy
- Interviews for Loss Trust Fund Board vacancy
- Interviews for Planning & Zoning Commission vacancy
Regular City Council Work Session
The City Council will hold a work session to review proposed changes to the Land Development Ordinances. Discussions include potential amendments regarding recreational marijuana and Class II temporary signs, as well as an update on the Fighter Country Partnership.
- Proposed text amendment regarding recreational marijuana (Case FS20-619)
- Proposed text amendment regarding Class II temporary signs (Case FS21-372)
- Update on the Fighter Country Partnership
Regular City Council Meeting
The Surprise City Council will consider several zoning changes and budget amendments. This includes a public hearing on residential density at Enclave Point and a lease for a housing support center. The council will also administer the oath of office to Police Chief Benny Pina.
- Rezoning of Enclave Point parcels near Happy Valley Road and 163rd Avenue
- Lease agreement with Mustard Seed Ministry for $152,500 to support a Housing Support Center
- Text amendment regarding billboard signs in the Land Development Ordinance
- Budget amendment of $100,000 for temporary emergency shelter services
- Oath of office for Police Chief Benny Pina
City Audit Committee
The City Audit Committee will discuss several citywide audits, including pharmaceutical safeguards and I-9 compliance. The committee is also scheduled to consider the FY2021-2022 Annual Audit Plan.
- Fire-Medical Pharmaceutical Safeguards and Contracts Audit discussion
- City-Wide Exit Process Audit discussion
- Form I-9 and E-Verify Compliance Audit discussion
- FY2019-2020 and FY2020-2021 Summary of Audit Recommendations review
- FY2021-2022 Annual Audit Plan consideration
Boards and Commissions Nominations Committee
The scheduled meeting for the Boards and Commissions Nominations Committee on June 8, 2021, was canceled at 3:55 PM. No committee business was conducted.
Regular City Council Work Session
The meeting includes a presentation by the Maricopa Association of Governments (MAG) regarding their work on regional homeless evaluation and implementation strategies. No public hearings or consent agenda items are scheduled for this session.
- Presentation by the Maricopa Association of Governments on regional homeless evaluation and implementation strategies
CFD Commission Meeting
The Marley Park Community Facilities District Board will consider a secondary property tax levy rate of $3.4771 per $100 of assessed valuation. The board will also consider the adoption of the Fiscal Year 2022 final expenditure limitation budget of $6,908,900.
- Proposed secondary property tax levy rate of $3.4771 per $100 of assessed valuation
- Adoption of the Fiscal Year 2022 final expenditure limitation budget of $6,908,900
- Approval of May 4, 2021, meeting minutes
Special City Council Meeting
The Surprise City Council will consider actions regarding primary and secondary property tax levies. The agenda also includes consideration of Street Light Improvement District tax levies and the adoption of the final budget for Fiscal Year 2022.
- Primary property tax levy of $0.7591 per $100 of assessed valuation
- Secondary property tax levy of $0.3880 per $100 of assessed valuation
- Street Light Improvement District (SLID) property tax levies up to $1.20 per $100
- Adoption of the City of Surprise final budget for Fiscal Year 2022
Regular City Council Meeting
The City Council will review several land development plats and a budget amendment. This includes moving funds from contingency to the Ground Ambulance Service and Wildland funds. Staff will also provide an update on water utility changes in District 1.
- Budget amendment moving $615,000 to Ground Ambulance Service Fund and $225,000 to Wildland Fund
- Final Plat approval for North Copper Canyon Village – Parcel 1.2 (6.45 acres)
- Conditional approval of 'Bungalows at Bell & Sarival' (29.8 acres)
- Approval of Map of Dedication for Fulton Homes Escalante Infrastructure Phase 2
- Final Plat approvals for Sycamore Farms Parcels I and H
Regular City Council Meeting
The City Council will hold public hearings regarding the annexation and rezoning of property at Paloma Creek. The agenda also includes approvals for off-track wagering, street improvements, and a budget amendment for the Waddell Road project.
- Annexation and rezoning of Enclave II and III at Paloma Creek
- Off-track wagering approvals for Runner's Sports Bar and Brookside II
- $22,600 budget amendment for the Waddell Road capital improvement project
- Preliminary plat approvals for Asante, Hometown Surprise, and North Copper Canyon
- Intergovernmental Agreement with Arizona for GPS emergency vehicle preemption
Regular City Council Meeting
The council will review several budget amendments, including a $2,049,300 transfer for development reimbursements and $760,000 for solid waste trucks. A public hearing is also scheduled regarding a rezoning request near Waddell Road.
- Rezoning 1.01 acres north of Waddell Road and west of Reems Road
- Budget amendment transferring $2,049,300 for development reimbursements
- Budget amendment transferring $760,000 for solid waste collection trucks
- Adoption of the tentative FY2022 expenditure limitation budget
- Approval of final plats for Sycamore Farms parcels
Arts and Cultural Advisory Commission
The Arts and Cultural Advisory Commission will consider the final art design for new Public Safety Facilities. The commission will also review funding recommendations for Arts & Culture Grant applicants.
- Final design approval for art at the new Public Safety Facilities
- Funding recommendations for Arts & Culture Grant applicants
- Approval of April 5, 2021 meeting minutes
Public Safety Personnel Retirement System Commission – Fire
The Public Safety Personnel Retirement System Commission – Fire will review February meeting minutes and discuss FY 2020-2021 legal counsel fees. The agenda also includes a legislative update and the potential acceptance of a new firefighter.
- Approval of February 10, 2021 meeting minutes
- Discussion of FY 2020-2021 legal counsel fees
- Review of Board Attorney’s legislative update summary
- Possible action to accept firefighter Alberto Ramirez into the PSPRS system
Public Safety Personnel Retirement System Commission – Police
The Public Safety Personnel Retirement System Commission will review meeting minutes and legal counsel fees. The commission also plans to consider changes to disability benefit bylaws and a recommendation regarding the reexamination of disability recipients.
- Review of FY 2020-2021 legal counsel fees
- Proposed change to bylaws for mental examinations in disability applications
- Vote on reexamining disability recipients for the Surprise Police Department
- Retirement application for Police Officer Michael D. Leszcynski
- Enrollment of Police Officer Mike P. Baldwin into the DROP plan
Regular City Council Meeting
The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding the preliminary plat for "Fulton Homes at Prasada." The agenda also includes presentations on the proposed annexation of Enclave III and IV at Paloma Creek. Additionally, the council will consider budget amendments for sewer projects and economic development.
- Public hearing for "Fulton Homes at Prasada" preliminary plat (approx. 110.96 acres)
- Proposed annexation of Enclave III and IV at Paloma Creek
- $275,000 budget amendment for the SPA 2 Influent Pipeline project
- $60,000 budget amendment for reimbursement to National Indoor RV Centers
- $150,000 budget amendment for a digital marketing pilot program and feasibility studies
Special City Council Meeting
The Surprise City Council will hold a special meeting focused on a budget retreat. The session includes a citywide presentation and discussion regarding the FY2022 Budget.
- Citywide presentation and discussion pertaining to the FY2022 Budget
Public Safety Personnel Retirement System Commission – Police
The Commission will discuss legal counsel fees for fiscal year 2020-2021 and potential changes to disability benefit bylaws. The meeting also includes the acceptance of four new police officer recruits into the retirement system. Additionally, the commission will acknowledge the end of a retirement period for one officer.
- Review of FY 2020-2021 legal counsel fees
- Acceptance of four new police officer recruits into the PSPRS system
- Potential changes to bylaws regarding disability benefit applications
- End of DROP period for Officer Guadalupe J. Garcia
Regular City Council Work Session
The City Council will hold a work session featuring two citywide presentations. These include a discussion on the proposed Property Maintenance Ordinance and an overview of citywide budgetary expenses.
- Proposed Property Maintenance Ordinance
- Citywide budgetary expenses presentation
Arts and Cultural Advisory Commission
The commission will discuss implementing the Surprise Arts & Culture Grant program and review Arizona conflict of interest laws. The agenda also includes the deaccession of one mural and the restoration of a mural at Bicentennial Park.
- Implementation of the Surprise Arts & Culture Grant program
- Deaccession of the “Give Your Community a Hand” mural
- Restoration of the “We are the Past, Present, and Future of Surprise” mural at Bicentennial Park
- Update on the Municipal Arts Fund
- Procurement of an art piece for the city’s permanent collection
Regular City Council Work Session
The City Council will hold a work session to review several citywide presentations. Discussions include an update on the Water Resource Master Plan and the status of the solid waste drop-off recycling program. The council will also discuss city revenue sources and credit card payment processing fees.
- Update on the City’s Water Resource Master Plan
- Status of the Solid Waste Drop off recycling program
- Discussion regarding City revenue sources
- Discussion regarding credit card payment processing fees
Regular City Council Meeting
The Surprise City Council will review several development and utility items during this meeting. This includes considering an incentive application for Platinum Storage and a $500,000 budget amendment for credit card processing fees.
- $143,295.57 incentive for Platinum Storage construction
- $500,000 budget amendment for credit card processing fees
- Final Plat approval for Rancho Mercado Parcel A3
- Utility easement to APS for Fire Station 308
- Map of Dedication for Desert Oasis Phases 2 & 3
Regular City Council Meeting
The Surprise City Council will review various consent agenda items including budget transfers and property developments. The meeting also includes discussions regarding club sports field usage and the 2022 fiscal year budget kickoff.
- Approval of 'Northeast Quadrant of Surprise Center' final plat (approx. 159.40 acres)
- Budget amendment transferring $842,300 to Human Services and Community Vitality
- Reallocation of $242,300 from the Grants Fund to the Neighborhood Revitalization Fund
- Approval of 'Parkview Townhomes' final plat
- Discussion on club sports and third-party field usage
Health Benefits Trust Fund Board
The Health Benefits Trust Fund Board will consider a waiver of liens totaling $37,708.26. This action is intended to facilitate a workers' compensation settlement with Rachael Tidd.
- Approval of a $37,708.26 lien waiver for a workers' compensation settlement with Rachael Tidd
Veterans, Disability and Human Services Commission
The Commission will hold a public hearing regarding an amendment to the 2019 Annual Action Plan. The meeting also includes discussions on library services for veterans and the establishment of Resource Satellite Hubs. Additionally, members will review December 2020 meeting minutes and receive an update on a volunteer coordinator working group.
- Public hearing for Program Year 2019 Annual Action Plan Amendment
- Approval of December 9, 2020 meeting minutes
- Northwest Regional Library presentation regarding services for veterans
- Discussion on the establishment of Resource Satellite Hubs
- Update on the MSW/LCSW Volunteer Coordinator working group
Arts and Cultural Advisory Commission
The Arts and Cultural Advisory Commission will review several art-related proposals and projects. Discussions include funding for a poetry slam, mural maintenance, and participation in Black History Month programming. The commission will also consider an arts-funded project for the new Fire Station 308 facility.
- Funding proposal for “Poetry Slam at WHAM”
- Repair and installation of the “Give Your Community a Hand” mural
- 1.3% arts-funded project for Fire Station 308 facility
- Procurement of an art piece for the city’s permanent collection
- Participation in Vision & Sound - Black History Month project
Planning and Zoning Commission
The Planning and Zoning Commission will review a site plan for Ancona at Surprise Pointe 33 near Dysart Road and Sweetwater Avenue. The meeting also includes a public hearing for an animal hospital permit near Bell Road and Litchfield Road.
- Site Plan for Ancona at Surprise Pointe 33 (Case FS20-159)
- Conditional Use Permit for a new Animal Hospital (Case FS20-020)
- Approval of December 17, 2020, meeting minutes
Regular City Council Meeting
The Surprise City Council will conduct an official oath of office for Mayor Hall and several councilmembers. The agenda also includes a $400,000 budget reallocation to the Risk Management Fund. Additionally, the Council will consider updates to the local fire code.
- Oath of office for Mayor Hall and Councilmembers Patrick Duffy, Ken Remley, and Alyson Cline
- Reallocation of $400,000 from general contingency to the Risk Management Fund
- Final plat approval for North Copper Canyon Parcel 3.1 at 183rd Avenue and Country Club Terrace
- Amendment to Municipal Code regarding fire service and life safety features
- Acceptance of a $15,000 DOJ grant for police overtime expenses