Avondale, Arizona

City Council

Planning Commission

City Council

City Council

City Council

Planning Commission

City Council

City Council

City Council

Planning Commission

City Council

City Council

Planning Commission

City Council

City Council

Planning Commission

Sustainability Commission

The Sustainability Commission will consider approval of the May 5 and May 27, 2026 meeting minutes. It will receive an update on the Lithium‑ion Battery Drop‑off Program, which is for discussion only. The commission will also discuss updates on ongoing sustainability programs and initiatives.

• Approval of May 5, 2026 meeting minutes (decision)
• Approval of May 27, 2026 meeting minutes (decision)
• Lithium‑ion Battery Drop‑off Program update (discussion)
• Sustainability program updates (discussion)

Planning Commission

Esta agenda es un aviso de que la Comisión de Planificación de Avondale no llevará a cabo una reunión regular el 15 de julio de 2026. No se llevará a cabo ningún negocio; el aviso se presenta únicamente con fines de mantenimiento de registros.

• No hay reunión programada para el 15 de julio de 2026; la agenda es solo para fines de registro.

The Planning Commission scheduled a regular meeting for July 15, 2026, but it was not held. The notice states this is for record purposes only and no meeting minutes will be filed. Consequently, no actions were approved, denied, or tabled.

City Council

El Concejo Municipal de Avondale considerará una agenda de consentimiento de asuntos rutinarios en su reunión regular del 13 de julio de 2026. Los puntos incluyen una licencia de licor Serie 7 para Element Nail Bar, transferencias presupuestarias trimestrales, $200,000 en fondos del Programa de Contribuciones Comunitarias, la adopción de la Resolución 1058-0726 para los cambios de tarifas del año fiscal 2027, la aceptación de una subvención estatal 911 de $163,000 y un acuerdo intergubernamental con Maricopa County Animal Care and Control. Se espera que todos los puntos sean aprobados en una sola moción.

• Licencia de licor Serie 7 (Bar de Cerveza y Vino) para Element Nail Bar en 10665 West Indian School Road #G
• Transferencias presupuestarias trimestrales según se resume en el Anexo A
• Recomendaciones de financiamiento del Programa de Asistencia de Contribuciones de $200,000 para el año fiscal 2026-2027
• Resolución 1058-0726 que aprueba los cambios de tarifas propuestos para el año fiscal 2027
• Resolución 1059-0726 aceptando $163,000 del AZ Department of Administration para el AZ 911 Grant Program

City Council

El Concejo Municipal considerará adoptar el Código Internacional de Incendios 2024 con enmiendas locales como parte de la agenda de consentimiento. También están pendientes de aprobación varios acuerdos laborales para funcionarios clave de la ciudad, un acuerdo de $125,000 y múltiples acuerdos intergubernamentales para aplicación de la ley, reciclaje y asistencia de servicios públicos. Varias servidumbres y abandonos de derecho de paso relacionados con el Proyecto de Vivienda Bridge también están en la agenda.

• Acuerdo de conciliación y pago de $125,000 por la reclamación de Michael Pullem
• Adopción del Código Internacional de Incendios 2024 (Ordenanza 2021-0726) con enmiendas de Avondale
• Acuerdo Intergubernamental con City of Phoenix para el procesamiento de materiales reciclables (plazo de 5 años)
• Acuerdos de Servicios Profesionales y Laborales para el Administrador Municipal Ron Corbin y la Abogada Municipal Nicholle Harris
• Formación del Distrito de Mejoramiento de Mantenimiento No. 48 (Avondale 10) con evaluaciones

Neighborhood & Family Services Commission

La Comisión de Servicios Vecinales y Familiares recibirá una presentación del Gerente de la División de Servicios para Personas Sin Hogar solo para su discusión y considerará la aprobación de las actas de la reunión del 25 de marzo de 2026. Otros temas incluyen la discusión de temas futuros del orden del día y anuncios del personal. No se programan decisiones vinculantes.

• Presentación de Servicios para Personas Sin Hogar por parte del gerente de la división (solo para discusión)
• Aprobación de las actas de la reunión del 25 de marzo de 2026
• Discusión de temas futuros del orden del día
• Anuncios y actualizaciones del personal

City Council

El Concejo Municipal llevará a cabo una sesión de trabajo con presentaciones sobre seis temas, incluyendo una ordenanza propuesta para regular los ciclos eléctricos en propiedad pública, el proceso para enmendar la Carta Municipal, y si se debe introducir una invocación en las reuniones. No hay votaciones finales programadas; los temas son solo para discusión y orientación.

• Presentación sobre la ordenanza propuesta para regular los ciclos eléctricos en propiedad pública
• Discusión sobre el proceso para enmendar la Carta Municipal y posible elección
• Discusión sobre incluir una invocación o un momento de silencio en las reuniones del Concejo
• Presentación sobre el rediseño del sitio web (solo presentación)
• Discusión sobre prácticas para agregar temas futuros a la agenda

Employee Benefit Trust Board

La Junta del Fideicomiso de Beneficios para Empleados considerará ratificar varias delegaciones de autoridad al personal de la Ciudad y a contratistas para administrar el fideicomiso del plan de salud. La junta también recibirá una descripción general de los planes médicos y reclamos, y seleccionará un presidente y un vicepresidente. Estas acciones formalizan las responsabilidades operativas y fiduciarias mientras la junta conserva la supervisión definitiva.

• Descripción general de los planes médicos y reclamos por Brown & Brown (solo discusión)
• Ratificación de la delegación de funciones administrativas y operativas al personal de la Ciudad
• Ratificación de la delegación de la administración de reclamos autofinanciados a un administrador externo
• Ratificación de la delegación de autoridad para resolver reclamos de beneficios en disputa
• Ratificación de la delegación de la administración de inversiones y depósitos al Director de Presupuesto y Finanzas

The regular meeting of the City of Avondale Employee Benefit Trust Board was not held on June 18, 2026. This notice is for records purposes only; no minutes or decisions are on file for this date.

• No meeting held – no decisions or actions recorded

Planning Commission

La Planning Commission de la City of Avondale ha emitido un aviso de que no se llevará a cabo una reunión regular el 17 de junio de 2026. Este aviso es solo para fines de mantenimiento de registros.

The Avondale Planning Commission did not hold a regular meeting on June 17, 2026. No substantive decisions were made or recorded for this date.

City Council

El Consejo Municipal considerará establecer los impuestos prediales primarios y secundarios para el ejercicio fiscal que termina el 30 de junio de 2027. El cuerpo también votará sobre varias transacciones inmobiliarias y acuerdos intergubernamentales para servicios de reciclaje y transporte.

• Resolución 1049-0626: Establecimiento de los impuestos prediales primarios y secundarios del ejercicio fiscal 2027
• Resolución 1043-0626: Aceptación de una subvención del Sistema de Gestión de Registros de Policía hasta $72,500
• Ordenanza 2019-0626: Venta de propiedad inmueble al sur de la Cuarta Avenida y al este de la 111ª Avenida
• Ordenanza 2020-0626: Adquisición de propiedad inmueble de 545657, Inc. al sur de Roosevelt Road y al este de Avondale Boulevard
• Acuerdo de Reembolso de Infraestructura con Brookfield Lakin, LLC para una tubería de agua de 16 pulgadas en Dysart Road

The council adopted Resolution 1049-0626, setting the primary and secondary property tax levy for fiscal year 2027. The motion passed with a 6-to-1 vote. In the same meeting, the council approved the consent agenda unanimously and adopted several other resolutions, including a $72,500 grant for a law‑enforcement records system and intergovernmental agreements for recycling services. Additional actions included a deannexation of Miami Avenue, a sale and acquisition of city property, and approval of a water‑line construction agreement.

• Approved Consent Agenda (unanimous 7-0)
• Adopted Resolution 1049-0626 setting FY2027 primary and secondary property tax levy (6-1)
• Adopted Resolution 1043-0626 accepting up to $72,500 grant for Law Enforcement Records Management System
• Adopted intergovernmental agreements with Avondale, Pendergast, Littleton, and Litchfield Elementary School Districts for recycling services
• Adopted Resolution 1048-0626 amendment to RPTA agreement for FY2027 transit services
• Adopted Ordinance 2018-0626 deannexing Miami Avenue right-of-way at Shadow Ridge
• Adopted Ordinance 2019-0626 authorizing sale of real property south of 4th Street east of 111th Avenue
• Approved Infrastructure Reimbursement Agreement with Brookfield Lakin for a 16-inch water line along Dysart Road

City Council Subcommittee

El Subcomité del Consejo Municipal del Programa de Asistencia a las Contribuciones se reunirá para revisar las solicitudes y considerar recomendaciones al Consejo Municipal. También considerarán aprobar las actas de la reunión del 18 de junio de 2025.

• Revisión de las solicitudes del Programa de Asistencia a las Contribuciones y posibles recomendaciones al Consejo Municipal
• Aprobación de las actas de la reunión del 18 de junio de 2025

Parks, Recreation & Libraries Advisory Board

La Junta Asesora de Parques, Recreación y Bibliotecas discutirá y revisará conceptos de áreas de juegos para Friendship Park. El personal proporcionará actualizaciones sobre proyectos de mejora y desarrollo de parques en curso. La junta también llevará a cabo un análisis FODA como parte de un ejercicio de planificación estratégica para mejorar la prestación de servicios y la participación comunitaria.

• Revisión y discusión de conceptos de áreas de juegos para Friendship Park
• Actualización sobre proyectos de mejora y desarrollo de parques en curso
• Descripción general de los programas planificados y reconocimiento por el Mes Nacional de Parques y Recreación en julio
• Ejercicio de análisis FODA para la planificación estratégica con el fin de identificar oportunidades de mejora
• Aprobación de las actas de la reunión del 8 de abril de 2026

Art Committee

El Comité Municipal de Arte revisará el Senior Art Scholarship Contest y discutirá nuevas instalaciones en la Galería de Arte del Centro Cívico y Seeds for Growth. El cuerpo también considerará una propuesta para usar Fondos de Arte Público para envolturas de cajas de servicios públicos con los ganadores del Blank Canvas Contest.

• Propuesta para usar Fondos de Arte Público para envolturas de cajas de servicios públicos del Blank Canvas Contest
• Convocatoria a artistas para Donatella Park, South Avondale Public Safety Facility y Visitor and Conference Center Fountain
• Discusión sobre nueva instalación en la Galería de Arte del Centro Cívico
• Discusión sobre la develación de Seeds for Growth
• Resumen del Senior Art Scholarship Contest

Alamar (Lakin) CFD Board

La Junta del Distrito de Instalaciones Comunitarias de Alamar llevará a cabo una audiencia pública sobre el presupuesto propuesto del FY2027 y la tasa del impuesto a la propiedad, y considerará una resolución para emitir hasta $4 millones en bonos de obligación general para proyectos de infraestructura. Una reunión especial inmediatamente después adoptará el presupuesto final y establecerá la tasa del impuesto a la propiedad.

• Audiencia pública sobre el presupuesto propuesto del FY2027 y la tasa del impuesto a la propiedad (solo discusión)
• Audiencia pública y resolución para autorizar la venta de hasta $4,000,000 en bonos de obligación general de la Serie 2026
• Consideración de la resolución que adopta el presupuesto final del FY2027
• Consideración de la resolución que establece la tasa del impuesto a la propiedad para el FY2027
• Aprobación de las actas de la reunión del 4 de mayo de 2026

City Council

La Junta del Distrito de Instalaciones Comunitarias de Alamar y el Concejo Municipal se reunirán para discutir presupuestos del año fiscal 2027 y gravámenes fiscales. El Concejo también está considerando varios elementos de bonos de desarrollo económico, seguridad pública e infraestructura.

• Alamar CFD: Autorización de Bonos de Obligación General por un monto no superior a $4,000,000
• Acuerdo de Desarrollo Económico: Mejoras al letrero tipo pilón de Avondale Automall por hasta $150,000
• Resolución 1039-0626: Acuerdo Intergubernamental con la Ciudad de Goodyear para Servicios para Personas Mayores ($189,000)
• Ordenanza 2017-0626: Venta y emisión de Bonos de Obligación General de la Ciudad de Avondale, Serie 2026
• Resolución 1040-0626: Memorando de Entendimiento con el Servicio Secreto de los Estados Unidos para capacitación y tecnología policial

The City Council adopted the Fiscal Year 2027 final budget and tax levy, approved the sale of General Obligation bonds for parks and recreation projects, and authorized multiple intergovernmental agreements and resolutions.

• Adopted FY2027 final budget ($514.3M) and tax levy (no increase)
• Approved sale of General Obligation bonds, Series 2026
• Authorized $150,000 for Pylon Sign upgrades (Avondale Automall)
• Adopted Pension Funding Policy for FY2027
• Designated Chief Fiscal Officer for Annual Expenditure Limitation Report
• Adopted IGA for West Valley Mobile Field Force Response Team
• Adopted IGA with Goodyear for Senior Services ($189,000)
• Adopted MOU with U.S. Secret Service for fraud investigation training

Sustainability Commission

La Comisión de Sostenibilidad de Avondale votará sobre los cargos de Presidente y Vicepresidente, considerará aprobar las actas de la reunión del 25 de marzo y recibirá una presentación sobre una subvención para la recolección de baterías de iones de litio financiada por ADEQ. La comisión también discutirá actualizaciones generales de sostenibilidad.

• Aprobación de las actas de la reunión del 25 de marzo de 2026
• Presentación sobre la subvención para la recolección de baterías de iones de litio (financiada por ADEQ)
• Discusión sobre actualizaciones de sostenibilidad en Avondale
• Elección de cargos de Presidente y Vicepresidente
• Oportunidad para presentaciones públicas no programadas

Planning Commission

La Comisión de Planificación de Avondale no llevará a cabo su reunión regular el 20 de mayo de 2026. Este aviso se presenta únicamente para fines de registro; no hay agenda de reunión ni decisiones asociadas con esta fecha.

The Avondale Planning Commission did not hold its regular meeting on May 20, 2026. The notice states the meeting was cancelled for records purposes only, and no minutes will be filed. No substantive decisions were made.

• No decisions: meeting was cancelled, no actions taken.

Art Committee

El Comité de Arte Municipal de Avondale discutirá varias iniciativas de arte público en curso, incluyendo un resumen del Concurso de Becas de Arte para Adultos Mayores, detalles sobre una nueva instalación en la Galería de Arte del Centro Cívico, y una presentación de 'Seeds for Growth'. También revisarán las oportunidades actuales de la Convocatoria para Artistas para el Parque Donatella, la Instalación de Seguridad Pública de South Avondale, y la Fuente del Centro de Visitantes y Conferencias. Un punto clave de discusión es una propuesta para usar Fondos de Arte Público para envolturas de cajas de servicios públicos con obras de arte de los ganadores del Concurso Blank Canvas. El comité también considerará la aprobación de las actas de reuniones anteriores.

• Aprobación de las actas de las reuniones del 12 de febrero de 2026 y del 24 de marzo de 2026
• Resumen del Concurso de Becas de Arte para Adultos Mayores
• Detalles sobre una nueva instalación en la Galería de Arte del Centro Cívico
• Presentación de la obra de arte público 'Seeds for Growth'
• Propuesta para usar Fondos de Arte Público para envolturas de cajas de servicios públicos de los ganadores de Blank Canvas

City Council

El Consejo considerará asuntos de consentimiento que incluyen un proyecto de ampliación de la carretera en Lower Buckeye Road, sistemas de preeminencia de vehículos de emergencia en tres intersecciones de la I-10 y una subvención de $840,276 para un barril de calles. También están programadas proclamas para el Mes de la Conciencia sobre la Salud Mental, el Mes de la Seguridad en el Agua y la Semana de Obras Públicas, más una sesión ejecutiva para discutir el salario del Procurador de la Ciudad. La mayoría de los asuntos de acción son rutinarios y se espera que se aprueben con una sola votación de consentimiento.

• Ampliación de Lower Buckeye Road desde Litchfield Road hasta 107th Avenue vía IGA con ADOT
• Sistemas de Preeminencia de Vehículos de Emergencia en I-10 & Dysart Road, 107th Ave y 99th Ave
• Subvención de $840,276 PM-10 para barril de calles de la Maricopa Association of Governments
• Recomendación de licencia de licor para Game-On Golf & Lounge (645 N Avondale Blvd)
• IGA enmendada para la continuidad de la West Valley Sex Trafficking Task Force

The City Council unanimously approved a consent agenda including a roadway widening project and several liquor license recommendations. The council also accepted grant funding for street sweepers and authorized agreements for emergency vehicle systems and workforce services.

• Adopted Resolution 1031-0526 for Lower Buckeye Road widening from Litchfield Road to 107th Avenue (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution 1032-0526 for Emergency Vehicle Preemption systems at I-10 and Dysart Road, 107th Avenue, and 99th Avenue (7-0)
• Accepted up to $840,276 in grant funding for two replacement street sweepers via Resolution 1035-0526 (7-0)
• Recommended approval of liquor licenses for Game-On Golf & Lounge, Thai Orchid Garden, and Gyros and More (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution 1033-0526 to continue operations for the West Valley Sex Trafficking Task Force (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution 1034-0526 for Maricopa County workforce development services (7-0)
• Approved April 20, 2026, meeting minutes (7-0)

Audit Committee

El Comité de Auditoría discutirá la Evaluación de Riesgos de toda la Ciudad y votará para recomendar el Plan Anual de Auditoría propuesto para el año fiscal 2026/2027. El auditor externo proporcionará una actualización sobre el Informe Financiero Anual Consolidado, y el Auditor de la Ciudad presentará auditorías cerradas, proyectos en curso y logros de fin de año.

• Aprobación de las actas de la reunión del 23 de febrero de 2026
• Actualización del auditor externo sobre el Informe Financiero Anual Consolidado
• Discusión de las auditorías cerradas en el trimestre actual bajo el Plan de Auditoría del año fiscal 2026
• Informe de estado de los proyectos en curso del Plan de Auditoría del año fiscal 2026
• Recomendación para aprobar el Plan Anual de Auditoría para el año fiscal 2026/2027 basado en la Evaluación de Riesgos de toda la Ciudad

City Council Subcommittee

El Subcomité del Consejo sobre Juntas, Comisiones y Comités revisará y considerará la aprobación de las actas de la reunión del 2 de febrero de 2026. El subcomité también recomendará nombramientos, programará entrevistas o continuará la búsqueda de candidatos para la Junta Asesora Judicial, la Comisión de Servicios Vecinales y Familiares, la Junta Asesora de Parques, Recreación y Bibliotecas, y la Comisión de Planificación.

• Aprobación de las actas de la reunión del 2 de febrero de 2026
• Reclutamiento para nombramientos de la Junta Asesora Judicial
• Reclutamiento para nombramientos de la Comisión de Servicios Vecinales y Familiares
• Reclutamiento para nombramientos de la Junta Asesora de Parques, Recreación y Bibliotecas
• Reclutamiento para nombramientos de la Comisión de Planificación

Judicial Advisory Board

La Junta Asesora Judicial entrevistará al Hon. Juez Craig L. Jennings y luego entrará en sesión ejecutiva para discutir su renombramiento como Juez Presidente de la Corte de la Ciudad de Avondale. Tras la sesión cerrada, la junta realizará una votación pública para recomendar su renombramiento al Concejo Municipal. La junta también considerará la aprobación de las actas de la reunión anterior y discutirá el próximo calendario de reuniones.

• Entrevista del Hon. Juez Craig L. Jennings para su renombramiento como Juez Presidente
• Sesión ejecutiva para discutir el renombramiento del Juez Jennings
• Votación pública para recomendar el renombramiento del Juez Jennings al Concejo Municipal
• Aprobación de las actas de la reunión del 27 de abril de 2026
• Discusión del próximo calendario de reuniones

Sustainability Commission

La Comisión de Sostenibilidad de Avondale llevará a cabo una reunión especial para discutir y revisar las rúbricas de puntuación para el Programa de Subvenciones Green for Good. Este punto es solo para discusión, y no se programan decisiones ni votaciones. La reunión incluye elementos procesales estándar como la apertura de la sesión y el pase de lista.

• Revisión y discusión de las rúbricas de puntuación para las solicitudes de subvención Green for Good (solo discusión)

City Council

El Consejo Municipal considerará la adopción del presupuesto tentativo del ejercicio fiscal 2027 y la convocatoria de una elección especial de bonos para el 3 de noviembre de 2026. Otros temas incluyen una reordenación de uso de suelo para Habitat for Humanity en Avondale Histórico, la aprobación de obligaciones de ingresos de agua y aguas residuales para proyectos de capital y una enmienda al contrato del gerente municipal. La reunión también incluye proclamaciones y actualizaciones.

• Resolución 1030-0526 que ordena una elección especial de bonos el 3 de noviembre de 2026
• Resolución 1029-0526 que adopta el presupuesto tentativo del ejercicio fiscal 2027 y el límite de gasto
• Audiencia pública para la reordenación de uso de suelo de Habitat for Humanity (0.16 acres cerca de East Hill Drive y North 5th Street) para permitir dos duplexes
• Ordenanza 2012-0526 que aprueba obligaciones de ingresos de aguas residuales para la expansión de la Charles M. Wolf Water Reclamation Facility
• Enmienda al acuerdo de empleo del Gerente Municipal Ron Corbin

The City Council heard public comments regarding an April 17 fatality of a child near 121st Lane and Lower Buckeye Road, with residents urging speed reduction, crosswalks, and lighting improvements. Mayor Pineda expressed empathy and stated engineering studies would be conducted. No official decisions or votes were taken during the meeting.

• No substantive actions were voted on; all agenda items were proclamations or discussion-only.

Alamar (Lakin) CFD Board

La Junta del Distrito de Instalaciones Comunitarias (CFD) de Alamar considerará adoptar la Resolución del CFD 1-2026, que establece el presupuesto tentativo para el año fiscal 2026-2027. La junta también votará para aprobar las actas de su reunión del 15 de diciembre de 2025.

• Adopción de la Resolución del CFD 1-2026 para el presupuesto tentativo del año fiscal 2026-2027
• Aprobación de las actas de la reunión del 15 de diciembre de 2025

The Alamar Community Facilities District Board unanimously approved CFD Resolution 1-2026, adopting the tentative fiscal year 2026-2027 budget. The budget sets a primary property tax rate of $0.30 per $100 assessed valuation for maintenance and operations and a secondary rate of $3.85 per $100 for debt service on a planned bond issuance. The board also approved the consent agenda, including minutes from December 15, 2025. A public hearing for final budget adoption is scheduled for June 1, 2026.

• Approved CFD Resolution 1-2026 adopting tentative FY2027 budget (7-0)
• Set primary property tax rate at $0.30 per $100 assessed valuation
• Set secondary property tax rate at $3.85 per $100 assessed valuation for debt service
• Approved consent agenda including December 15, 2025 meeting minutes (7-0)
• Scheduled public hearing on final budget adoption for June 1, 2026

Judicial Advisory Board

La Junta Asesora Judicial se reunirá en línea para finalizar las preguntas de las entrevistas para el proceso de reaprovisionamiento. La junta también considerará la aprobación de las actas de la reunión del 23 de febrero de 2026 y discutirá el próximo calendario de reuniones.

• Aprobación de las actas de la reunión del 23 de febrero de 2026
• Finalización de las preguntas de las entrevistas para el proceso de reaprovisionamiento
• Discusión del próximo calendario de reuniones

The Avondale Judicial Advisory Board met and unanimously approved the minutes of the prior meeting and finalized interview questions. The board also scheduled an interview with the Honorable Judge Jennings for May 11, 2026, at 6:00 p.m.

• Approved prior meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved interview questions (unanimous)
• Scheduled interview with Judge Jennings for May 11, 2026, at 6:00 p.m.

City Council

El Concejo Municipal celebrará audiencias públicas sobre tres proyectos de desarrollo residencial y una enmienda al Plan General. El cuerpo también considerará un acuerdo legal y revisará el presupuesto propuesto para el año fiscal 2027.

• Acuerdo propuesto de $250,000 para la reclamación de Charles Montoya
• Audiencia pública para un proyecto residencial de 99 unidades en 12104 W. Van Buren Street (Cerro Vista)
• Audiencia pública para un proyecto de dúplex de 291 unidades al sur de Dysart Road y Van Buren Street (Rosilian Villas)
• Acuerdo de licencia con la Administración de Energía del Área Occidental del Departamento de Energía de EE. UU.
• Discusión del presupuesto recomendado por el Administrador Municipal para el año fiscal 2027

The City Council approved a $250,000 settlement for the claim of Charles Montoya. Other actions included approving quarterly budget transfers, a lease amendment for the Southwest Family Advocacy Center, and a license agreement with the Western Area Power Administration.

• Approved $250,000 settlement for Charles Montoya (7-0)
• Approved quarterly budget transfers (7-0)
• Approved Third Amendment to lease agreement with BFI Pebble Creek, LLC for Southwest Family Advocacy Center (7-0)
• Authorized License Agreement with Western Area Power Administration (WAPA) (7-0)
• Approved motion to recess into Executive Session for legal advice on Charles Montoya v. City of Avondale (7-0)

Planning Commission

La Comisión de Planificación de Avondale lleva a cabo una audiencia pública para considerar una solicitud de Habitat for Humanity of Central Arizona para aplicar la Historic Avondale Infill Overlay (HAIO) a un sitio de 0.16 acres cerca de la esquina noroeste de East Hill Drive y North 5th Street. Si se aprueba, los estándares de desarrollo se modificarían para permitir dos edificios dúplex, totalizando cuatro unidades de vivienda. La Comisión enviará una recomendación al Concejo Municipal.

• Audiencia pública sobre la solicitud de Habitat for Humanity para reclasificar 0.16 acres de Multi-Family Residential (R-4) a Historic Avondale Infill Overlay (HAIO) para un desarrollo de dos dúplex y cuatro unidades cerca de East Hill Drive y North 5th Street.

Parks, Recreation & Libraries Advisory Board

Esta reunión incluye anuncios del personal sobre los ganadores del Concurso de Diseño de Marcadores de la Biblioteca Pública de Avondale de 2026 y un resumen del Festival de la Naturaleza Tres Ríos. La junta también considerará aprobar las actas de la reunión de febrero y seleccionar un representante para el Comité de Revisión de Declaraciones de Preocupación. La orden del día es mayormente procedimental, sin decisiones importantes de políticas o presupuestos.

• Anuncio de los ganadores del Concurso de Diseño de Marcadores de la Biblioteca Pública de Avondale de 2026
• Selección de un representante para el Comité de Revisión de Declaraciones de Preocupación
• Aprobación de las actas de la reunión del 11 de febrero de 2026
• Resumen del personal del Festival de la Naturaleza Tres Ríos (28 de febrero – 1 de marzo de 2026)

The Board approved the February 11, 2026, meeting minutes and selected a representative for the Statement of Concern Review Committee. Staff provided recaps of the 2026 Bookmark Design Contest and the Tres Rios Nature Festival.

• Approved February 11th, 2026, meeting minutes (4-0)
• Appointed Patti Nielson to the Statement of Concern Review Committee (4-0)

Judicial Advisory Board

La Avondale Judicial Advisory Board llevará a cabo una reunión en línea de procedimiento para aprobar actas anteriores y finalizar las preguntas de entrevista para el proceso de reasignación de jueces. La junta también discutirá los resultados de la encuesta y los esfuerzos de publicidad para consultas disciplinarias. No hay decisiones financieras o reclasificaciones en la agenda.

• Aprobación de las actas de la reunión del 23 de febrero de 2026
• Revisión de los resultados de la encuesta (solo discusión)
• Finalizar preguntas de entrevista para el proceso de reasignación
• Actualización sobre los materiales de publicidad y consulta disciplinaria

City Council

El Consejo de la Ciudad considerará actualizaciones al Ordenamiento Territorial para alinearse con la ley estatal y mejorar los procedimientos administrativos. El cuerpo también discutirá el portafolio de recursos hídricos de la ciudad y un acuerdo de equipo de bomberos con varias ciudades y distritos regionales.

• Audiencia pública y Ordenanza 2009-0426 sobre enmiendas al texto del Ordenamiento Territorial
• Resolución 1025-0426 para aprobar un Acuerdo Intergubernamental para el uso de equipo de bomberos con Arizona Fire & Medical Authority y otras ciudades
• Actualización de recursos hídricos sobre el portafolio hídrico de la ciudad y la planificación futura
• Sesión ejecutiva para discutir un acuerdo de arrendamiento para el Southwest Family Advocacy Center
• Proclamaciones para la Semana Nacional de los Teleoperadores de Seguridad Pública, el Mes del Niño Militar y la Semana Nacional de la Biblioteca

The City Council unanimously approved Ordinance 2009-0426, amending the zoning code to require administrative approval of all site plan and design review applications, aligning with state law HB 2447. The consent agenda was also approved, including a resolution authorizing an intergovernmental agreement for use of fire apparatus among multiple agencies. A water resources update was presented for discussion only, detailing Avondale's water portfolio and drought conditions.

• Adopted Ordinance 2009-0426 amending zoning code for administrative site plan approvals (7-0)
• Approved Resolution 1025-0426 authorizing fire apparatus IGA with multiple cities and fire districts (7-0, consent)
• Approved minutes from February 18, 2026 special meeting (7-0, consent)

Sustainability Commission

The Sustainability Commission will approve the January 28, 2026, meeting minutes and receive training on the Green for Good Grant Program scoring rubric. The meeting will also include a general update from the Sustainability Division.

• Approval of January 28, 2026, meeting minutes
• Training on Green for Good Grant Program scoring rubric
• Sustainability Division update

Neighborhood & Family Services Commission

The Commission will nominate and elect a Vice Chair for the 2026 calendar year. Members will also review meeting minutes from September and November 2025 and discuss Senior Services Division programs.

• Election of Vice Chair for 2026
• Approval of September 24, 2025 and November 5, 2025 meeting minutes
• Discussion of Senior Services Division programs and services

The Commission approved the meeting minutes from September 24, 2025, and November 5, 2025. Jerome Brownlee was elected as Vice Chair for 2026. The meeting included a presentation on Senior Services programs.

• Approved September 24, 2025, and November 5, 2025, meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Elected Jerome Brownlee as Vice Chair (unanimous)

Art Committee

The Municipal Art Committee will meet to discuss the next steps for the Senior Art Scholarship Contest. This is a special meeting focused on planning for the contest.

• Planning discussion for the Senior Art Scholarship Contest

The Municipal Art Committee held a virtual meeting on March 24, 2026. Staff reported receiving 13 submissions for the Senior Art Scholarship Contest, with six judges reviewing the entries. The display will be set up on Monday, March 30, and the award ceremony is scheduled for Wednesday, April 8, 5 pm–7 pm with cheese and fruit platters provided. The meeting was adjourned by a 6‑0 vote.

• Adjourned meeting (vote 6-0)

City Council

The Avondale City Council will vote on a consent agenda that includes adopting the 2026‑2027 HUD Annual Action Plan, authorizing grant applications for highway safety programs totaling $48,748 and $5,936, an intergovernmental agreement with Littleton Elementary School District #65, Proposition 202 grant proposals, and several ordinances for easements, drainage and property acquisition. Staff will also present on general‑obligation bonds, the FY2027 budget, and utility rates, which are for discussion only and will not be acted upon. The meeting combines routine approvals with discussions that guide future financing and public‑service projects.

• Resolution 1019-0326 – authorize $48,748 grant from Governor's Office of Highway Safety for impaired‑driving enforcement
• Resolution 1020-0326 – authorize $5,936 grant for Occupant Safety program
• Ordinance 2006-0326 – grant right‑of‑way easement to Arizona Public Service across city‑owned properties east of El Mirage Road north of Indian School Road
• Ordinance 2008-0326 – acquire real property north of Lower Buckeye Road and east of 4th Street
• Resolution 1021-0326 – intergovernmental agreement with Littleton Elementary School District #65 for shared use of facilities

The council approved the consent agenda unanimously and adopted Resolution 1018-0326, the 2026‑2027 HUD Annual Action Plan. It also authorized several grant applications, including $48,748 for impaired‑driving enforcement and $5,936 for an occupant‑safety program, and approved intergovernmental agreements and easements. Ordinances were adopted to grant a right‑of‑way easement to Arizona Public Service, abandon a drainage easement, and acquire real property north of Lower Buckeye Road east of 4th Street. The February and March 2026 council minutes were approved.

• Approved Consent Agenda unanimously (6‑0)
• Adopted Resolution 1018-0326 – HUD Annual Action Plan
• Authorized $48,748 grant for impaired‑driving enforcement (Resolution 1019-0326)
• Authorized $5,936 grant for occupant‑safety program (Resolution 1020-0326)
• Approved Intergovernmental Agreement with Littleton Elementary School District #65 (Resolution 1021-0326)
• Authorized Proposition 202 grant proposals to three Indian communities (Resolutions 1022‑1024)
• Adopted Ordinance 2006-0326 – right‑of‑way easement to Arizona Public Service
• Adopted Ordinance 2008-0326 – acquisition of real property north of Lower Buckeye Rd and east of 4th St

Employee Benefit Trust Board

The Employee Benefit Trust Board will discuss and potentially recommend FY27 employee and employer contribution rates to the City Council. They will also receive an overview of the city health plan and medical claims from Brown & Brown. The board will consider approving March 2025 meeting minutes and setting a quarterly meeting schedule.

• Proposed FY27 contribution rates – board may recommend to City Council
• Overview of City of Avondale Health Plan from Brown & Brown
• Approval of March 3, 2025 meeting minutes
• Discussion of board roles and responsibilities
• Establish quarterly meeting schedule for FY27

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on three residential development requests and one city-initiated zoning ordinance update. The body will provide recommendations to the City Council regarding these amendments and rezoning requests.

• Rosilian Villas: Proposed PAD amendment for a 291-unit duplex project south of Dysart Road and Van Buren Street
• Cerro Vista: Proposed General Plan amendment for a 10.1 net-acre site at 12104 West Van Buren Street
• Cerro Vista: Proposed rezoning of 10.1 net acres to PAD for a 99-unit residential project
• Zoning Ordinance: City-initiated text amendments to Chapter 28, Article 1 and Article 5

The commission unanimously approved the minutes from the December 17, 2025 meeting. It then approved a major Planned Area Development amendment for the Rosilian Villas project, allowing a 291‑unit duplex workforce‑housing development. The commission also approved a minor General Plan amendment and a rezoning for the Cerro Vista site to enable a 99‑unit condo‑platted residential project. All three actions passed with a 5‑to‑0 vote.

• Approved December 17, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved Rosilian Villas PAD amendment for 291‑unit duplex (5-0)
• Approved Cerro Vista minor General Plan amendment (5-0)
• Approved Cerro Vista rezoning to Planned Area Development for 99‑unit condo project (5-0)

Risk Management Trust Fund Board

The Risk Management & Worker's Compensation Board will discuss fiscal year 2025/2026 program overviews and the FY27 budget forecast, then vote on a recommendation to the Avondale City Council regarding proposed budgets. The board will also elect a chairperson and approve previous meeting minutes. No specific dollar amounts are listed in the agenda.

• Election of a chairperson for the board
• Approval of April 1, 2025 meeting minutes
• Presentation on FY25/FY26 Risk Management and Workers' Compensation programs
• Presentation on FY27 Risk & Workers' Compensation budget forecast
• Recommendation to City Council on proposed budgets

City Council

The Avondale City Council will consider three consent agenda items: forming Maintenance Improvement District No. 46 (Shadow Ridge Phase I) and No. 47 (Shadow Ridge Phase II), and adopting an ordinance to abandon a public alley near Belmont Drive and 6th Street. Each item includes resolutions to create the districts, assess fees, order improvements, and authorize officials to execute documents. The council will also receive a police department update and recognize good samaritans and proclamations, but those are discussion‑only items.

• Resolution 1014‑0326 & 1015‑0326: Form Maintenance Improvement District No. 46, Shadow Ridge Phase I
• Resolution 1016‑0326 & 1017‑0326: Form Maintenance Improvement District No. 47, Shadow Ridge Phase II
• Ordinance 2005‑0326: Abandon public alley right‑of‑way south of Belmont Drive and west of 6th Street
• Police Department update: 2025 crime stats and 2026 priorities
• Good Samaritan recognition for assistance locating a missing child

The City Council unanimously approved the consent agenda (7‑0). It adopted resolutions to form Maintenance Improvement District No. 46 (Shadow Ridge Phase I) and No. 47 (Shadow Ridge Phase II). The council also adopted Ordinance 2005‑0326 to abandon a public alley located south of Belmont Drive and west of 6th Street.

• Approved Consent Agenda (7-0)
• Approved Formation of Maintenance Improvement District No. 46 – Shadow Ridge Phase I
• Approved Formation of Maintenance Improvement District No. 47 – Shadow Ridge Phase II
• Adopted Ordinance 2005-0326 to abandon public alley south of Belmont Drive and west of 6th Street

Audit Committee

The Avondale Audit Committee will first vote on whether to approve the minutes from its December 4 2025 meeting. The City Auditor will then discuss audits that were closed this quarter and provide a status report on ongoing audit projects. The city’s external auditors will give an update on the Annual Consolidated Financial Report. The meeting will conclude with adjournment.

• Approval of December 4 2025 meeting minutes
• Discussion of audits closed this quarter (FY2026 Audit Plan)
• Audit status report on ongoing FY2026 audit projects
• External auditor update on Annual Consolidated Financial Report

The committee approved the December 4, 2025 meeting minutes with a 5‑0 vote. A motion to adjourn the regular meeting was also carried unanimously 5‑0. The next Audit Committee meeting is scheduled for Monday, May 11, 2026 at 10:00 a.m.

• Approved December 4, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Adjourned regular meeting (5-0)

Judicial Advisory Board

The Judicial Advisory Board will meet online to approve January meeting minutes, finalize survey questions and process, and discuss interview questions for the reappointment process. The board will also review the upcoming meeting schedule. No significant financial or policy decisions are on the agenda.

• Approval of January 26, 2026 meeting minutes
• Review and finalize survey questions and duration
• Discussion of interview questions for reappointment process
• Discussion of upcoming meeting calendar

The board unanimously approved the meeting minutes and the proposed survey process. Members agreed to send recommended interview questions to staff for evaluation and to finalize them at the next meeting. The board also set a virtual meeting for April 6, 2026, to review survey results and interview questions.

• Approved minutes (unanimous)
• Approved survey process (unanimous)
• Agreed to send interview questions to staff for evaluation (unanimous)
• Scheduled virtual meeting April 6, 2026 at 5:30 p.m. (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The Council will vote on three consent agenda items: amending the Municipal Art Committee bylaws, waiving library fines accrued before July 1, 2023, and amending the wastewater development impact fee. The Council will also hold a public hearing on the 2026-2027 HUD Annual Action Plan for CDBG and HOME grants. Presentations include recognition of Innovation Team graduates, police life-saving awards, proclamations for Engineers Week and Black History Month, and the 'Green for Good' sustainability grant program.

• Public hearing on the 2026-2027 HUD Annual Action Plan (CDBG/HOME funding)
• Resolution 1012-0226: Authorizing waiver of outstanding library fines accrued before July 1, 2023
• Resolution 1013-0226: Amending the Wastewater Development Impact Fee
• Resolution 1011-0226: Amending Municipal Art Committee bylaws
• Presentation on 'Green for Good' Community Sustainability Grant Program

The council approved the consent agenda unanimously (7‑0), which included the February 9 meeting minutes and three resolutions. Resolution 1011-0226 updated the Municipal Art Committee bylaws. Resolution 1012-0226 authorized waiving library fines accrued before July 1 2023. Resolution 1013-0226 amended the Wastewater Development Impact Fee.

• Approved Consent Agenda (7-0)
• Approved February 9, 2026 City Council meeting minutes
• Adopted Resolution 1011-0226 to amend Municipal Art Committee bylaws
• Adopted Resolution 1012-0226 to waive outstanding library fines
• Adopted Resolution 1013-0226 to amend the Wastewater Development Impact Fee

City Council

This is a work session with no voting; the council will participate in two training sessions: Parliamentary Procedure Training facilitated by the City Attorney and Effective Governance Training facilitated by Social Prosperity Partners. No formal decisions or public hearings are on the agenda.

• Parliamentary Procedure Training led by City Attorney Nicholle Harris
• Effective Governance Training led by Matt Lehrman of Social Prosperity Partners

The Avondale City Council held a work session and participated in parliamentary procedure and effective governance trainings. Council members discussed and identified housing, public safety, and economic development as immediate priorities. The meeting was then adjourned by a unanimous 7‑to‑0 vote.

• Motion to adjourn carried unanimously (7-0)

Planning Commission

The Avondale Planning Commission will not hold its regular meeting on February 18, 2026. No items were discussed or decided.

The Planning Commission announced that its regular meeting scheduled for February 18, 2026 was not held. No minutes were recorded and no decisions were made.

Art Committee

The Municipal Art Committee will elect a new Chair and Vice Chair and consider amendments to its bylaws. The body will review several art proposals for city locations and discuss the use of Public Art Funds for specific projects.

• HYBYCOZO designs for Old Town Plaza
• Dale Rogers design for Friendship Park Dog Park
• Proposal to use Public Art Funds to replace the Rain Curtain art piece
• Trevor O’Tool proposal for the Grid’s cleaning and maintenance
• Proposal to use Public Art Funds for the Bookmark Contest

The Municipal Art Committee elected Rhonda Bell as chair and Denise Thiel as vice chair (5‑0). The committee approved the November 2025 meeting minutes (6‑0). Members voted to amend the committee bylaws, eliminating the requirement to submit all projects to City Council for conceptual approval (6‑0). Several art and funding proposals were also approved unanimously.

• Elected Rhonda Bell as Chair (5‑0)
• Elected Denise Thiel as Vice Chair (5‑0)
• Approved November 18, 2025 meeting minutes (6‑0)
• Approved bylaws amendment removing council pre‑approval requirement (6‑0)
• Approved New Horizon art piece for Old Town Plaza (6‑0)
• Approved Friendship Park Dog Park design (6‑0)
• Approved up to $60,000 Public Art Funds for Rain Curtain replacement (6‑0)
• Approved $600 Public Art Funds for Bookmark Contest (6‑0)

Parks, Recreation & Libraries Advisory Board

The Parks, Recreation & Libraries Advisory Board will hold a regular meeting to vote on a new chair and vice chair, approve meeting minutes from December 2025, and receive a staff overview of the Donatela Park project including design and construction timeline. The board will also review and discuss input for upcoming summer and fall events.

• Chair and Vice Chair voting to fill leadership positions
• Approval of December 10, 2025 meeting minutes
• Staff overview of Donatela Park design and construction timeline
• Board input and planning for summer and fall special events

The board unanimously voted to keep Lilly Lazo as Chair and to appoint Amy Soucinek as Vice Chair. The December 10, 2025 meeting minutes were approved unanimously. The board adjourned the meeting with a 5‑0 vote.

• Reappointed Lilly Lazo as Chair (8-0)
• Appointed Amy Soucinek as Vice Chair (8-0)
• Approved December 10, 2025 meeting minutes (8-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

City Council

The Avondale City Council will consider a series of routine and financial items. This includes approving two settlement agreements—$194,500 to James Plymesser and $168,000 to Donnell Mackie—adopting several resolutions and ordinances, and confirming board and commission appointments. Presentation items such as employee introductions and a proclamation for Government Communicators Day are for discussion only.

• Approve $194,500 settlement with James Plymesser
• Approve $168,000 settlement with Donnell Mackie
• Adopt Resolution 1009-0226 for long‑term water storage credit transfer with Central Arizona Water Conservation District
• Adopt Ordinance 2003-0226, second amendment to lease with Boys & Girls Clubs of the Valley
• Approve appointments to the Board of Adjustment, Municipal Art Committee, and Risk Management & Workers' Compensation Board

The Avondale City Council unanimously approved the consent agenda, which included routine items and several substantive actions. Council members approved the January meeting minutes and appointed new members to various boards and commissions. The council approved settlement agreements of $168,000 with Donnell Mackie and $194,500 with James Plymesser. It also adopted two resolutions and two ordinances related to water storage credits, intergovernmental agreements, and city leases.

• Approved Consent Agenda (7-0)
• Approved January 12 and 26, 2026 City Council meeting minutes
• Approved appointments to Board of Adjustment, Municipal Art Committee, and Risk Management Board
• Approved $168,000 settlement with Donnell Mackie
• Approved $194,500 settlement with James Plymesser
• Adopted Resolution 1009-0226 for long‑term water storage credit transfer
• Adopted Resolution 1010-0226 amending Maricopa HOME Consortium agreement
• Adopted Ordinance 2003-0226 amending lease with Boys & Girls Clubs of the Valley

City Council Subcommittee

The Avondale City Council Subcommittee on Boards, Commissions, and Committees will hold interviews for the Planning Commission and consider recommending appointments. They will also vote on approving the January 22, 2026 meeting minutes. The agenda contains no other substantive items beyond these two actions.

• Consider approval of January 22, 2026 meeting minutes
• Hold interviews and recommend appointments for the Planning Commission

The subcommittee unanimously approved the minutes from the January 26, 2026 meeting (3‑0). It also unanimously voted to adjourn the February 2, 2026 meeting (3‑0). No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved Jan 26, 2026 minutes (3-0)
• Adjourned meeting (3-0)

Sustainability Commission

The Sustainability Commission will meet to discuss the Green for Good Grant program and receive updates from the Sustainability Division. The meeting will also include the approval of September 2025 meeting minutes.

• Approval of September 24, 2025, meeting minutes
• Discussion on Green for Good Grant program
• Sustainability Division updates

The Sustainability Commission voted 6‑0 to approve the September 25, 2025 meeting minutes. Commissioners agreed to hold the March 25, 2026 meeting in person. An agenda item on Data Centers’ water and environmental impacts was added to the July meeting schedule. The meeting was adjourned by a 6‑0 vote.

• Approved September 25, 2025 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Decided March 25, 2026 meeting will be in person
• Added Data Centers water‑usage agenda item to July meeting
• Adjourned the meeting (6-0)

Public Safety Personnel Retirement System (Police & Fire)

The Fire Pension Board will vote on approving PSPRS membership for five fire recruits hired in 2025-2026 who have pre-existing conditions. The board will also approve meeting minutes from November 2024 and receive an informational update on the Board Secretary appointment. A possible executive session may be held for personnel and legal matters.

• Consideration of PSPRS membership for five fire recruits with pre-existing conditions: Scott Kimme (hired 05/05/2025), Javier Vargas (05/05/2025), Matthew Barajas (12/15/2025), Bishop Burdine (01/06/2026), Andres Magana (01/06/2026)
• Approval of meeting minutes from November 13, 2024
• Informational update on the Board Secretary appointment
• Possible executive session for personnel matters, confidential records, and legal advice

Public Safety Personnel Retirement System (Police & Fire)

The Avondale PSPRS Police Local Board will discuss and possibly vote on an accidental disability retirement application for Officer Jennifer Miller. The board will also consider new membership applications for two police officers and approve minutes from the previous meeting. An informational update on the Board Secretary appointment is scheduled.

• Disability retirement application for Officer Jennifer Miller
• New PSPRS membership for James Cutchen (hire date 01/12/2026, pre-existing condition)
• New PSPRS membership for Ryan Lopez (hire date 01/12/2026, no pre-existing condition)
• Approval of meeting minutes from December 11, 2025
• Informational update on Board Secretary appointment

The board unanimously approved the December 11, 2025 meeting minutes. It also unanimously accepted new police membership applications. Finally, the board unanimously approved Officer Jennifer Miller’s accidental disability retirement application.

• Approved December 11, 2025 minutes (4-0)
• Accepted new police membership applications (4-0)
• Approved Officer Jennifer Miller’s accidental disability retirement (4-0)

Public Safety Personnel Retirement System (Police & Fire)

The Avondale PSPRS Police Local Board will discuss and possibly vote on an application for Accidental Disability Retirement for Officer Arianna Bartholomew. The board will also consider approving minutes from a prior meeting and may enter executive session for personnel or legal matters.

• Second discussion and possible action on Accidental Disability Retirement application for Officer Arianna Bartholomew
• Approval of minutes from the January 27, 2026, 8:00 a.m. meeting
• Possible executive session under A.R.S. 38-431.03(A) for personnel or legal matters

Judicial Advisory Board

The Judicial Advisory Board will consider approving the minutes from its June 5, 2024 meeting. It will also select a Chair and Vice Chair for the remainder of 2026. Staff will discuss board member responsibilities, the prior re‑appointment process, and the timeline for future re‑appointments. The board will consider approving the upcoming meeting schedule.

• Consider approval of June 5, 2024 meeting minutes
• Select Chair and Vice Chair for 2026
• Consider approval of upcoming meeting schedule

The Judicial Advisory Board approved the meeting minutes and unanimously appointed John Burkholder as Chair and Michael Moskowitz as Vice Chair. The board scheduled virtual meetings for February 23, 2026, and April 6, 2026, and tentatively set a May 4, 2026 interview with the Presiding Judge. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Appointed John Burkholder as Chair (unanimous)
• Appointed Michael Moskowitz as Vice Chair (unanimous)
• Scheduled virtual meeting Feb 23, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. (unanimous)
• Scheduled virtual meeting Apr 6, 2026 at 5:30 p.m. (unanimous)
• Tentatively set Presiding Judge interview for May 4, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. (tentative agreement)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The Avondale City Council will consider a public hearing on zoning text amendments removing obsolete City Center District references and an MOU with the Avondale Professional Firefighters Association for a two-year contract. Consent items include calling the 2026 municipal election, approving a liquor license, budget transfers, and a grant for lithium-ion battery diversion. The meeting also includes recognition of students and schools, and an executive session on the city manager's performance and salary.

• Public hearing on zoning text amendments to remove City Center District (CCD) references (PL-25-0291)
• Approve Memorandum of Understanding with Avondale Professional Firefighters Association Local 3924 (July 2026–June 2028)
• Call August 4, 2026 primary election and November 3, 2026 general election
• Acquire property for public use south of East Hill Drive and west of North Sixth Street
• Accept $20,490 grant from ADEQ for lithium-ion battery diversion program

The council approved the consent agenda (excluding the election notice item), authorized a Series 10 liquor license for La Fiesta Market Carniceria 2, and approved quarterly budget transfers. It also adopted resolutions to set the 2026 primary and general election dates, accept a $20,490 environmental grant, and acquire property south of East Hill Drive. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved consent agenda except item 4a (7‑0)
• Authorized Series 10 liquor license for La Fiesta Market Carniceria 2
• Approved quarterly budget transfers
• Adopted Resolution 1007‑0126 setting 2026 election dates and authorizing ballot actions (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 1008‑0126 accepting $20,490 grant for lithium‑ion battery diversion
• Adopted Ordinance 2001‑0126 acquiring real property south of East Hill Drive
• Called Primary Election for Aug 4 2026 and General Election for Nov 3 2026; authorized staff to add ballot issues (7‑0)

City Council Subcommittee

The subcommittee will vote to approve the minutes from the November 3, 2025 meeting. It will also review applications and make recommendations for appointments to the Board of Adjustment, Municipal Art Committee, Planning Commission, and Risk Management & Workers' Compensation Board.

• Approve November 3, 2025 meeting minutes
• Review applications for Board of Adjustment
• Review applications for Municipal Art Committee
• Review applications for Planning Commission
• Review applications for Risk Management & Workers' Compensation Board

The subcommittee approved the November 3, 2025 meeting minutes unanimously. It recommended appointments to the Board of Adjustment (Irene Rivas Barrera and Jay Koenig), the Municipal Art Committee (Bryan Kilgore), and the Risk Management & Workers’ Compensation Board (Bryan Kilgore and Joanne Spina), all passing 3‑0. The subcommittee also requested interviews for three candidates for the Planning Commission. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved November 3, 2025 minutes (3-0)
• Recommended appointment to Board of Adjustment: Irene Rivas Barrera, Jay Koenig (3-0)
• Recommended appointment to Municipal Art Committee: Bryan Kilgore (3-0)
• Recommended appointment to Risk Management & Workers’ Compensation Board: Bryan Kilgore, Joanne Spina (3-0)
• Requested interviews for Planning Commission candidates: Xiomy Perez, Joanne Spina, Shannon Fernandez (no vote recorded)
• Adjourned meeting (3-0)

Planning Commission

This is a notice that no regular meeting of the Avondale Planning Commission will be held on January 21, 2026. The agenda is filed for record-keeping only; no business will be conducted and no minutes will be produced.

• No meeting scheduled

The Planning Commission announced that its regular meeting scheduled for January 21, 2026 was cancelled. No decisions were made or recorded for this date.

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing on proposed revisions to development impact fees, but no vote will be taken. Action items include resolutions to amend personnel policies on recruitment and discipline, and accepting a $162,051 grant from the Tohono O'odham Nation for police SWAT equipment and wetland maintenance. The council will also consider supporting grant applications from Habitat for Humanity and Trellis for community housing development.

• Public hearing on intent to adopt revised development impact fees (discussion only)
• Resolution 1005-0126 amending Recruitment & Selection policy to extend certified list duration and align demotion rules with state law
• Resolution 1006-0126 amending Discipline policy to add progressive discipline framework, investigation procedures, and disciplinary matrix
• Resolution 1002-0126 accepting $162,051 grant from Tohono O'odham Nation ($125,056 for police SWAT training equipment, $36,995 for wetland equipment at Crystal Gardens)
• Resolutions 1003-0126 and 1004-0126 supporting Habitat for Humanity and Trellis grant applications for HOME CHDO funding from Maricopa County