El Mirage public meetings in 2025

Public Safety Personnel Retirement Board

The Public Safety Personnel Retirement System (PSPRS) Fire and Police Local Retirement Boards will meet to consider and vote on new police membership applications. The agenda also includes approval of prior meeting minutes and a call to the public.

• Consideration and action approving PSPRS new police membership applications
• Approval of minutes from the October 14, 2025 meeting

The Public Safety Personnel Retirement Board approved the minutes from the October 14, 2025 meeting and a new PSPRS membership application for Police Recruit Christopher Bowles. The board also tentatively scheduled 2026 meetings and noted upcoming term expirations for three members.

• Approved October 14, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved PSPRS membership application for Police Recruit Christopher Bowles (3-0)

City Council Work Session

The El Mirage City Council will hold a work session to discuss a presentation regarding the Downtown Revitalization Plan.

• Presentation on the Downtown Revitalization Plan

The El Mirage City Council held a work session on the Downtown Revitalization Plan, with staff seeking feedback on next steps. No formal vote was taken. Four council members supported moving forward with the plan as presented, while two supported updating it and gathering more information. Staff is determining whether and under what conditions to proceed with a consultant contract.

• No formal decisions or votes taken during work session
• Council discussed Downtown Revitalization Plan next steps
• Four council members supported moving forward with plan as presented
• Two council members supported updating plan and seeking additional information

City Council Regular Meeting (6:00 PM)

The El Mirage City Council held a regular meeting on December 2, 2025, where they approved routine items including the 2025 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report, a $43,558.88 security software renewal, and a $91,000 emergency equipment purchase for police patrol trucks. The meeting also included public comments and standard procedural votes.

• Approved $43,558.88 renewal of LogPoint SIEM security software (SHI, OMNIA Partners contract)
• Adopted 2026 Design & Development Standards Manual update
• Approved $91,000 purchase of emergency equipment for three 2025 Ford F-150 patrol trucks (1431, 1521, 1615)
• Approved intergovernmental agreement for West Valley Real Time Crime Center data sharing with Tolleson and Glendale
• Accepted 2025 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report

The El Mirage City Council approved the purchase and installation of emergency equipment for three 2025 Ford F-150 patrol trucks at a total cost not to exceed $91,000, and approved an agreement with Tolleson and Glendale for the West Valley Real Time Crime Center. Both motions passed 5-1, with Councilmember Gentry voting no. The council also accepted the Fiscal Year 2025 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report unanimously.

• Approved $91,000 for emergency equipment on three patrol trucks (5-1)
• Approved data-sharing agreement for West Valley Real Time Crime Center (5-1)
• Accepted FY 2025 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (6-0)
• Approved consent items 5.1, 5.2, 5.3 (minutes, SIEM renewal, Design & Development Standards Manual) (5-1)

City Council Work Session (CANCELLED)

The El Mirage City Council Work Session scheduled for November 4, 2025, has been officially cancelled. No decisions or discussions will take place at this meeting.

City Council Regular Meeting (6:00 PM)

The El Mirage City Council approved several contracts and ordinances, including a $1.6 million road resurfacing project and a $1.07 million fire apparatus purchase. The Council also approved a resolution to apply for Community Development Block Grant funds and approved a liquor license for a new business.

• Approved $1.6M contract for Dysart Road resurfacing
• Approved $1.07M contract for custom Type I fire apparatus
• Approved $900K request for 121st Avenue reconstruction funds
• Approved $55,045 contract for law-enforcement data-sharing platform
• Approved new liquor license for Grand Liquor at 12017 W Thunderbird Rd

The El Mirage City Council approved several major expenditures, including a $1.6 million contract for Dysart Road resurfacing (4-1) and a $1.07 million fire apparatus purchase (5-0). A $44,828 vehicle purchase for the Facilities Division failed (2-3), and a $72,917 Parks Division vehicle purchase was tabled (5-0). The council also approved consent agenda items, a CDBG grant application, a liquor license, a site plan for Cavco Manufacturing, a Peregrine data-sharing agreement, a GPEC membership, and a lead/copper inventory contract.

• Approved $1.6M Dysart Road resurfacing contract (4-1)
• Approved $1.07M fire apparatus purchase (5-0)
• Denied $44,828 Facilities vehicle purchase (2-3)
• Tabled $72,917 Parks vehicle purchase (5-0)
• Approved $74,886 Water Division vehicle purchase (3-2)
• Approved $126,000 lead/copper inventory contract (5-0)
• Approved CDBG grant application for $550,000 (5-0)
• Approved Cavco Manufacturing site plan and parking waiver (5-0)

City Council Work Session

The El Mirage City Council will hold a work session to discuss potential renovations to the City Hall Building.

• Discussion of potential renovations to the City Hall Building

The City Council discussed potential renovations to City Hall and Council Chambers, with estimated costs of $798,000 and $306,000 respectively, plus a $220,000 audiovisual refresh. No formal votes were taken, but the Council reached a consensus to prepare designs for bids, excluding bullet-proofing the dais and an itemized audiovisual list, and to research voting systems further.

• Consensus to prepare designs for City Hall renovation bids (excluding bullet-proofing dais)
• Consensus to prepare designs for Council Chambers renovation bids
• Consensus to exclude bullet-proofing dais from bid designs
• Consensus to exclude itemized audiovisual equipment list from bid designs
• Consensus to research voting systems further

City Council Regular Meeting (6:00 PM) AMENDED

The City Council decided on several infrastructure and vehicle purchases, including police cars and well site equipment. The body also authorized a utility payment deferral plan for federal employees affected by a government shutdown.

• Contract with Shade N' Net for six park shade structures for $312,326.61 plus $30,000 contingency
• Purchase of three 2026 Police Ford Explorers not to exceed $249,000
• Purchase of goods and services from Empire Pump Corporation for well site rehabilitation not to exceed $244,365
• One-year contract with BizConnectPro for business licensing services not to exceed $35,000
• Final plat for El Mirage RV and Boat Storage at El Mirage Road and Cactus Road

The El Mirage City Council approved a temporary utility payment deferral program for military and federal employees impacted by the federal government shutdown, effective immediately and lasting until 60 days after the government reopens. The council also approved contracts for police vehicles, shade structures, and other consent agenda items, all by unanimous 5-0 votes. The meeting included public comments on city hall renovations, park safety, and spending concerns.

• Approved utility payment deferral plan for federal/military employees (5-0)
• Approved $249,000 purchase of three 2026 Police Ford Explorers (5-0)
• Approved $68,000 purchase of two 2025 Toyota Camry vehicles (5-0)
• Approved $312,326.61 contract with Shade N' Net for six shade structures (5-0)
• Approved $35,000 contract with BizConnectPro for business licensing services (5-0)
• Approved $244,365 purchase from Empire Pump Corporation for well site rehabilitation (5-0)
• Approved final plat for El Mirage RV and Boat Storage (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance O25-10-09 setting 2026 council meeting dates (5-0)

Public Safety Personnel Retirement Board

The Public Safety Personnel Retirement System Board will meet to appoint a new local board secretary for the Fire and Police boards. The board will also consider new membership applications for both the Police and Fire Local Boards.

• Appointment of a new local board secretary for the PSPRS Fire and Police Local Boards
• Approval of PSPRS new membership applications for the Police Local Board
• Approval of PSPRS new membership applications for the Fire Local Board
• Approval of meeting minutes from November 5, 2024

The Public Safety Personnel Retirement System Local Board approved new membership applications for police and fire personnel, with some members restricted from filing disability retirement due to pre-existing conditions. The board also approved prior meeting minutes and appointed a new local board secretary. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved minutes of Nov 5, 2024 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved appointment of new local board secretary effective Oct 14, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved 10 police PSPRS membership applications (unanimous)
• Approved 4 fire PSPRS membership applications (unanimous)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The El Mirage Planning and Zoning Commission will discuss and recommend changes to the city’s zoning code, including updates to site plan approval and platting procedures. The meeting will also consider a site plan and parking waiver for a light manufacturing use at 13201 W. Joe R Ramirez Road, submitted by DLR Group Inc.

• Zoning Text Amendment to update site plan approval and platting procedures
• Site plan review and parking waiver for light manufacturing use at 13201 W. Joe R Ramirez Road
• Appointment of a Pro Tem Chairperson for the meeting
• Approval of minutes from the September 9, 2025, Planning and Zoning Commission meeting

The Planning & Zoning Commission approved a site plan and parking waiver for a light manufacturing home operation at 13201 W. Joe R Ramirez Road, and recommended a zoning text amendment to align with House Bill 2447. The commission also appointed a Pro Tem Chairperson and approved the previous meeting's minutes. All votes were unanimous (4-0).

• Appointed Commissioner Campbell-Sanderfield as Pro Tem Chairperson (4-0)
• Approved minutes of September 9, 2025 meeting (4-0)
• Approved site plan and parking waiver for light manufacturing at 13201 W. Joe R Ramirez Road (4-0)
• Recommended zoning text amendment for site plan and platting procedures to City Council (4-0)

City Council Regular Meeting (6:00 PM)_AMENDED

The El Mirage City Council met on October 7, 2025, to vote on multiple contracts, grants, and zoning decisions. Key actions included approving grants for victim assistance, software licenses, and a carnival event contract. The council also advanced industrial zoning for a new park and addressed disciplinary action regarding a councilmember.

• Awarded $95,582 VOCA Victim Assistance Grant with $23,896 city match
• Approved $40,604 and $63,580 in 3-year software licenses with CDWG
• Approved carnival revenue-sharing contract with Butler Amusements at Bill Gentry Park for March 2026
• Approved Development Agreement with Bode Holdings for steel manufacturing plant at El Mirage Road and Olive Avenue
• Approved $69,358 signage and striping project for Thompson Ranch Road

The El Mirage City Council voted 5-2 to formally censure Councilmember Anita Norton-McDaniel, remove her from all committee assignments, restrict her travel for one year, and limit her direct communication with city staff to the City Manager, City Clerk, City Attorney, or the Judge. The action followed a lengthy discussion of two employee complaints alleging unprofessional conduct. The council also approved several consent agenda items, including a contract for a carnival event, software licenses, and a firearms purchase, and tabled a downtown revitalization consultant contract.

• Censured Councilmember Norton-McDaniel, removed from committees, restricted travel and staff communication (5-2)
• Approved Butler Amusements carnival contract with security deposit and one-year term plus renewal option (7-0)
• Tabled $100,000 Michael Baker downtown revitalization contract until a work session (4-3)
• Approved $47,405.60 purchase of 70 firearms from ProForce Law Enforcement (7-0)
• Approved $69,358 contract to Standard Construction for Thompson Ranch Road signage and striping (7-0)
• Approved site plan for industrial park at 10080 N. Dysart Road (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda items including VOCA grant, CDWG software licenses, Ecolab purchase, and Bode Holdings development agreement (5-2)

City Council Work Session

The El Mirage City Council will hold a work session to receive a project update on the Parks and Recreation Master Plan. The meeting is open to the public and will be held at City Council Chambers.

• Parks and Recreation Master Plan Project Update

The El Mirage City Council received an update on the Parks and Recreation Master Plan, focusing on community engagement results. No formal decisions were made; the presentation outlined survey findings, top amenities, and next steps. The meeting was informational only.

• Received Parks and Recreation Master Plan update (no vote)

City Council Regular Meeting (6:00 PM)

The El Mirage City Council held a regular meeting on September 16, 2025, approving routine items including minutes, opioid settlement allocation, and appointments. The Council also adopted a resolution to establish the Youth Advisory Commission and approved training and wellness agreements for police department funds.

• Approved Amendment No. 2 to police dispatch IGA with Tolleson at $1,167,815
• Established Youth Advisory Commission (EMYAC) via Resolution R25-09-11
• Approved $10,760 employee engagement training plan using federal RICO funds
• Approved $23,383 wellness agreement with Sigma Tactical Wellness for police
• Appointed Thomas Gouer to Planning and Zoning Commission

The El Mirage City Council approved a consent agenda including a $1,167,815 police dispatch IGA amendment with Tolleson (6-1), and unanimously approved a resolution establishing the El Mirage Youth Advisory Commission. The council also approved two police department contracts: a $10,760 employee engagement training plan with Know Your Talents funded by RICO federal funds, and a $23,383 cardiac risk detection program with Sigma Tactical Wellness, both passed unanimously. A proclamation for Fire Prevention Week was moved to the October 7 meeting.

• Approved consent agenda including $1,167,815 police dispatch IGA amendment with Tolleson (6-1, Gentry nay)
• Adopted Resolution R25-09-11 establishing El Mirage Youth Advisory Commission (7-0)
• Approved $10,760 Know Your Talents employee engagement training using RICO funds (7-0)
• Approved $23,383 Sigma Tactical Wellness cardiac risk detection program (7-0)
• Appointed Planning and Zoning Commissioner Review Board members (7-0)
• Proclaimed September 2025 as Deaf Awareness Month
• Moved Fire Prevention Week proclamation to October 7, 2025 meeting

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a preliminary plat for a residential subdivision. The body will also provide a recommendation to the City Council on a site plan for an industrial and commercial park.

• Public hearing and action on a preliminary plat for a 52-lot subdivision at 11201 N El Mirage Road (Pueblo El Mirage RV and Golf Resort property)
• Recommendation to City Council on a site plan for an industrial and commercial use industrial park on Dysart Road north of Joe R Ramirez Road
• Approval of June 10, 2025, and August 12, 2025, meeting minutes

The Planning and Zoning Commission approved the preliminary plat for a 52-lot subdivision at the Pueblo El Mirage RV and Golf Resort, and recommended approval of a site plan for an industrial park on Dysart Road. Both actions passed unanimously (4-0). The commission also approved the minutes from the June 10 and August 12, 2025 meetings.

• Approved minutes of June 10 and August 12, 2025 P&Z meetings (4-0)
• Approved preliminary plat for 52-lot subdivision at 11201 N El Mirage Road (4-0)
• Recommended approval of industrial park site plan at 10080 N Dysart Road to City Council (4-0)

City Council Regular Meeting (6:00 PM)

The City Council decided on several infrastructure and public safety contracts, including water procurement and road improvements. The body also approved grants for the Police Department and Prosecutor's Office.

• Purchase of 1826 acre feet of Central Arizona Project (CAP) water for $721,270
• Professional Services Contract with NFra, Inc. for Cactus Road Half Street Improvements for $169,561
• Intergovernmental Agreement for School Resource Officer with Dysart Unified School District not to exceed $274,598
• Contract with Weems Apshalt for speed cushions on A Street between Thunderbird Road East and Myer Lane for $58,093
• Two FY2026 Victims' Rights Program award agreements of $14,500 each for the Police Department and City Prosecutor's Office

The El Mirage City Council approved a three-year landscape maintenance contract (with two possible one-year extensions) split between Arizona Superior Landscaping and Premier Landscape Management, covering city facilities, rights of way, and parks. The council also approved consent agenda items including grant awards, a purchasing card provider change, a road design contract, speed cushion installation, water orders, and a school resource officer agreement. Minutes from prior meetings were approved after being pulled from the consent agenda.

• Approved landscape maintenance contracts with Arizona Superior Landscaping and Premier Landscape Management (6-1)
• Approved minutes of July 1, July 8, and August 18 meetings (5-2)
• Accepted two FY2026 Victims' Rights Program grants of $14,500 each (consent)
• Authorized US Bank as new purchasing card provider (consent)
• Approved $169,561 design contract with NFra, Inc. for Cactus Road improvements (consent)
• Awarded $58,093 contract to Weems Asphalt for speed cushions on A Street (consent)
• Approved $12,173.90 amendment for Alto well site rehabilitation (consent)
• Approved $721,270 for 1,826 acre-feet of CAP water (consent)

City Council Regular Meeting (6:00 PM)

The El Mirage City Council held a regular meeting where they approved several contracts and grants totaling over $82,000, including software, network equipment, and police services. The council also tabled a vote on approving past meeting minutes after a failed motion.

• Approved $10,000 Community Impact Grant from Arizona Public Service (APS) for El Mirage Special Events
• Authorized $35,064 contract with HiveTechnology Inc. for project management software
• Approved $40,000 purchase of Cisco network switch and related equipment via National IPA contract
• Extended $7,157 agreement with Idemia for Police Department’s LiveScan fingerprinting services
• Tabled approval of July 2025 meeting minutes after failed motion and subsequent tabling

The El Mirage City Council tabled approval of the July 1 and July 8, 2025, meeting minutes after Councilmember Gentry and Norton raised concerns about missing dialogue and inaccuracies. A motion to approve the minutes as presented failed for lack of a second, and a motion to table passed 6-1. The council also unanimously approved the remaining consent agenda items, including a $10,000 APS grant application, a $35,064 software contract, a $40,000 network switch purchase, and a $7,157 fingerprint scanner agreement extension.

• Tabled approval of July 1 and July 8, 2025, meeting minutes for corrections (6-1)
• Approved APS Community Impact Grant application up to $10,000 (7-0)
• Authorized contract with HiveTechnology Inc. for project management software up to $35,064 (7-0)
• Approved CDWG purchase of Cisco network switch and related items up to $40,000 (7-0)
• Approved extension of Idemia LiveScan agreement for $7,157 (7-0)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a zoning application submitted by LCA Arizona, LLC. The body will discuss and provide a recommendation to the City Council concerning a conditional use permit and site plan approval.

• Public hearing for a conditional use permit and site plan for a low-carbon asphalt plant on Alice Avenue (LCA Arizona, LLC)

The Planning & Zoning Commission recommended approval of a conditional use permit and site plan for a low-carbon asphalt plant at 12334 West Alice Ave, submitted by LCA Arizona, LLC. The motion passed 5-0 with conditions, including providing data from the Kissimmee plant and completing a full traffic study as part of phase one. The recommendation will go to the City Council for final decision.

• Recommended approval of CUP for LCA Arizona asphalt plant (5-0)
• Condition: Provide Kissimmee plant data, video, and audio consistent with July 10 narrative
• Condition: Full traffic study analysis to be completed as part of phase one

Planning & Zoning Commission - CANCELLED

The Planning and Zoning Commission meeting scheduled for July 8, 2025, has been cancelled. No items were listed for discussion or decision.

City Council Special Meeting

The City Council will meet to discuss the conduct of a council member. The body will convene in executive session before deciding whether to impose sanctions or other disciplinary action based on the City of El Mirage Code of Conduct.

• Discussion of conduct and potential discipline of a member of the Council
• Action to impose sanctions or other disciplinary action per the City of El Mirage Code of Conduct

The El Mirage City Council held a special meeting to consider disciplinary action against Councilmember Norton-McDaniel based on formal complaints from a staff member. No sanctions were imposed; instead, the council voted unanimously to hold a second meeting after the summer hiatus, when Norton-McDaniel and the City Manager can be present. The meeting included detailed discussion of the complaints and past incidents.

• Motion to hold a second meeting after summer hiatus for further discussion of the complaint (passed 6-0)
• No action taken to convene into Executive Session
• No sanctions or disciplinary action imposed on Councilmember Norton-McDaniel

City Council Regular Meeting (6:00 PM)

The City Council decided on several public safety contracts, including a multi-year agreement for police products and a training center agreement. The body also approved a multifamily housing project and a new liquor license.

• 5-year agreement with Axon Enterprises for a multi-product bundle totaling $1,949,183.85
• Agreement with City of Glendale for use of the Regional Public Safety Training Center not to exceed $782,000
• Conditional use permit and site plan for a multifamily dwellings project at 13225 N Main Street
• Liquor license approval for Restaurant Oaxaqueno Del Sol at 12313 NW Grand Ave Unit F
• Agreement with Public Sector Personnel Consultants for a compensation study not to exceed $30,000

The El Mirage City Council approved several major contracts, including a $782,000 intergovernmental agreement with Glendale for use of the regional public safety training center and a 5-year, $1.95 million Axon police technology bundle. The council also approved a $30,000 compensation study, a $94,494.42 landscape maintenance contract, and a conditional use permit for a four-plex housing development. The minutes of the June 17 and 19 meetings were approved 4-3 after a debate over transparency.

• Approved IGA with Glendale for training center use, $782,000 (6-1)
• Approved 5-year Axon police tech bundle, $1,949,183.85 total (6-1)
• Approved compensation study with Public Sector Personnel Consultants, $30,000 (6-1)
• Approved landscape maintenance with Brightview, $94,494.42 (6-1)
• Approved conditional use permit for four-plex at 13225 N Main St (7-0)
• Approved liquor license recommendation for Restaurant Oaxaqueno Del Sol (7-0)
• Approved minutes of June 17 and 19 meetings (4-3)
• Approved CDAC appointments: Parsons primary, Eldridge alternate (5-2)

City Council Work Session (5:00 PM)

The El Mirage City Council will hold a work session to receive a presentation on the city vehicle replacement procedure.

• Presentation on City Vehicle Replacement Procedure

The El Mirage City Council held a work session on July 1, 2025, to review the city's vehicle replacement procedures. Staff presented the methodology for replacing vehicles, including criteria like 15 years or 150,000 miles for general vehicles and end-of-life thresholds for police vehicles. Council reached consensus to continue with the current program and approach. No formal votes were taken; this was a discussion and policy direction session.

• Consensus to continue current vehicle replacement program (no formal vote)
• No other formal actions taken; meeting was informational

City Council Work Session (3:00 PM)

The City Council will hold a work session to discuss development impact fees. No other substantive items are listed on the agenda.

• Discussion regarding Development Impact Fees

The El Mirage City Council held a work session to review preliminary findings and recommendations from a Development Impact Fee (DIF) study by TischlerBise. The presentation covered legal options, methodologies, and proposed fee amounts, with discussion on projects like a second fire station and community center. No formal decisions or votes were taken; the session was informational only.

• No formal decisions or votes taken during the work session

City Council Work Session (5:00 PM)

The El Mirage City Council will hold a work session to receive presentations on city planning and celebrations. The discussion focuses on the Parks and Recreation Master Plan and updates regarding the city's 75th anniversary.

• Parks and Recreation Master Plan presentation
• City of El Mirage 75th Anniversary Celebration updates

The El Mirage City Council held a work session receiving updates on the Parks and Recreation Master Plan and the city's 75th Anniversary celebration. No formal votes or decisions were taken; the session was informational only. The Parks Master Plan is scheduled for completion by November 2025, and a new city logo for the anniversary was presented.

• No formal decisions or votes taken during work session
• Received Parks Master Plan update with community survey themes
• Scheduled Pops & Parks community event for June 25-26, 2025
• Unveiled new El Mirage logo for 75th Anniversary celebration

City Council Regular Meeting (6:00 PM)

The City Council considered several service contracts and infrastructure projects. The body approved funding for a new street sweeper and various software and security agreements. A public hearing regarding a liquor license for Restaurant Oaxaqueno Del Sol was continued to July 1, 2025.

• Purchase of a new street sweeper for $341,973 (MAG funding) and $28,488.42 (City match)
• Financial audit services contract with HintonBurdick, PLLC not to exceed $203,125 for three years
• Parks and Recreation administrative building refurbishments with Woodruff Construction for $180,000
• Microsoft Office 365 subscription purchase for $98,000
• Change order of $82,500 for 5th Avenue Sanitary Sewer Main Replacement

The El Mirage City Council approved a $180,000 contract with Woodruff Construction for refurbishing the Parks and Recreation administrative building, despite concerns about pricing and the need for more bids. The council also approved the consent agenda, which included contracts for Dial-A-Ride transit, financial audit services, court security, Microsoft software, a street sweeper, and other items. A liquor license application for Restaurant Oaxaqueno Del Sol was continued to the July 1 meeting pending police investigation.

• Approved $180,000 Parks admin building refurbishment contract with Woodruff Construction (4-3)
• Approved consent agenda items including Dial-A-Ride contract with AllThrive 365, audit services with HintonBurdick (up to $203,125), court security with Allied Universal ($24,000), Microsoft Office 365 subscription ($98,000), street sweeper purchase ($341,973 MAG funding + $28,488 city match), Granicus permitting software ($44,179), sewer change order ($82,500), and signing/striping contract with ALK Asphalt ($59,493)
• Approved naming 11 firms to Qualified Consultants List for FY26-FY29 (6-1)
• Continued liquor license hearing for Restaurant Oaxaqueno Del Sol to July 1, 2025 (7-0)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing to discuss a conditional use permit and site plan for a multifamily dwellings project. The commission will provide a recommendation to the City Council regarding the proposal.

• Public hearing for a four-plex development at 13225 N Main Street submitted by ProCa Design LLC
• Approval of May 13, 2025, Planning and Zoning Commission minutes

The Planning & Zoning Commission voted 4-0 to recommend City Council approval of a conditional use permit and site plan for a four-plex multifamily development at 13225 N Main Street, submitted by ProCa Design LLC. The project was revised from one building to two duplexes to meet fire codes, with six stipulations attached. The commission also unanimously approved the May 13, 2025 meeting minutes. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved May 13, 2025 P&Z minutes (4-0)
• Recommended approval of conditional use permit and site plan for four-plex at 13225 N Main St (4-0)

City Council Regular Meeting (6:00 PM) - AMENDED

The City Council is deciding on zoning amendments, property tax levies, and public safety agreements. The meeting includes a public hearing regarding residential land usage and the acceptance of revenue sharing funds for park improvements.

• Ordinance O25-06-03 to allow Single-Family-Attached Dwellings in Urban Corridor zoning districts
• Ordinance O25-06-06 adopting property tax levies for Fiscal Year 2025-2026
• Request for approximately $300,000 from Tohono O'odham Nation for park shade coverings and security cameras
• Memorandum of understanding with Glendale Police Department for the West Valley Real-Time Crime Center
• Intergovernmental Agreement with Regional Public Transportation Authority for FY26 ADA Paratransit Service

The El Mirage City Council approved a zoning text amendment to allow single-family-attached dwellings (townhomes) in Urban Corridor districts, aimed at increasing housing options. The council also approved the property tax levy for FY 2025-2026, which lowers the primary and secondary tax rates, and authorized a request for Tohono O'odham Nation funding for park shade structures and security cameras. Additionally, the council approved a memorandum of understanding with Glendale for use of the West Valley Real-Time Crime Center.

• Approved Ordinance O25-06-03 allowing single-family-attached dwellings in Urban Corridor districts (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance O25-06-06 adopting FY 2025-2026 property tax levies (6-0; Gentry absent)
• Authorized request for $300,000 Tohono O'odham Nation funding for park shade structures and cameras (6-0; Gentry absent)
• Approved MOU with Glendale PD for West Valley Real-Time Crime Center use (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda items: May 20, 2025 minutes, 2025 meeting calendar amendment, and RPTA ADA paratransit IGA (6-0)

Parks & Rec Task Force

The Advisory Task Force is meeting to discuss updates regarding the Parks and Recreation Master Plan. The session includes reviews of site visits, survey updates, and the project timeline.

• Overview of Site Visit #1
• Survey update
• Preview of June 25-26 Site Visit
• Project timeline review
• 75th Anniversary Celebration discussion

City Council Regular Meeting (6:00 PM) (AMENDED)

The City Council held a regular meeting and a subsequent special meeting to finalize financial planning. The body approved the FY 2025-2026 proposed spending limitation and budget. Other actions included approving software contracts and updating city program policies.

• Adopted FY 2025-2026 proposed spending limitation and budget of $114,162,000
• Approved multi-year contract with ClearGov Inc. for budget software not to exceed $41,534 for FY 2026
• Extended agreement with Maricopa County Human Services Department for FY 2025/26 not to exceed $30,000
• Approved policies for Warning Sign Request, Parking Restriction Sign, and Residential Streetlight programs
• Failed motion to change City office hours of operation to Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

The El Mirage City Council adopted the FY 2025-2026 budget of $114,162,000 and approved the strategic priorities resolution. A proposal to change city office hours to 8 a.m.-5 p.m. failed. The council also approved several consent agenda items, including a $30,000 agreement with Maricopa County and a $41,534 contract with ClearGov Inc.

• Adopted FY 2025-2026 budget of $114,162,000 (5-2)
• Approved Resolution R25-05-08 adopting Council Strategic Priorities (5-2)
• Failed to change city office hours to 8 a.m.-5 p.m. (2-5)
• Approved consent agenda items including $30,000 Maricopa County agreement and $41,534 ClearGov contract (5-2)
• Approved Resolution R25-05-09 designating Robert Weddigen as Chief Fiscal Officer (consent)
• Approved updated PSPRS funding policy for FY 2026 (consent)
• Approved amendment to fire-medical record software IGA with Surprise (consent)
• Approved policies for Warning Sign Request, Parking Restriction Sign, and Residential Streetlight programs (consent)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing to discuss a zoning text amendment for Chapter 154.052. The body will provide a recommendation to the City Council on whether to allow Single-Family-Attached Dwellings in Urban Corridor zoning districts.

• Public hearing and recommendation on zoning text amendment for Chapter 154.052 Permitted Uses by Zone
• Approval of April 8, 2025, meeting minutes

The Planning & Zoning Commission voted 5-0 to approve a zoning text amendment to Chapter 154.052, permitting Single-Family-Attached Dwellings in Urban Corridor districts. The amendment, proposed by Red Pine Investments, LLC, applies citywide to all Urban Corridor zones, with a specific site at 12121 W. Thunderbird Road mentioned. The commission also unanimously approved the April 8, 2025, meeting minutes. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved zoning text amendment to allow Single-Family-Attached Dwellings in Urban Corridor districts (5-0)
• Approved April 8, 2025, Planning & Zoning Commission minutes (5-0)

City Council Regular Meeting (6:00 PM)

The City Council voted 4-3 to approve a water and wastewater rate increase (Resolution R25-05-04) and adopted the tentative FY25-26 budget (5-2). They also set miscellaneous fees for FY25/26, approved a zoning text amendment regarding manufactured homes, and authorized several contracts including a $383,000 outdoor learning pavilion and speed cushions on Varney Road.

• Water/wastewater rate increase approved (Resolution R25-05-04), 4-3 vote
• Tentative FY25-26 budget adopted (Resolution R25-05-06), 5-2
• Zoning text amendment allowing manufactured/mobile homes in certain districts, unanimous
• Outdoor learning pavilion at library (13513 N. El Mirage Rd.) for $383,000
• Speed cushions on Varney Road between 127th Ave and El Mirage Rd. for $48,303

The El Mirage City Council initially failed to approve a water and wastewater rate increase (2-5), but after a motion to reconsider passed 4-3, the council approved Resolution R25-05-04 setting new rates (4-3). The council also approved the tentative FY25-26 budget (5-2), miscellaneous fees (4-3), a zoning text amendment restricting manufactured and modular homes, and replacement of digital billboard signs at two parks (unanimous).

• Approved water/wastewater rate increase Resolution R25-05-04 (4-3) after reconsideration
• Approved tentative FY25-26 budget Resolution R25-05-06 (5-2)
• Approved miscellaneous fees Resolution R25-05-05 (4-3)
• Approved zoning text amendment prohibiting manufactured/modular homes in single-family zones (unanimous)
• Approved $260,000 replacement of digital billboard signs at Gateway and Bill Gentry Parks (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda items 1-11 (unanimous)

City Council Regular Meeting (6:00 PM)

The City Council voted to approve a five-year Capital Improvements Plan (FY2026-2030), a police union MOU, a $4,000 Governor's Office of Highway Safety grant for the Click It or Ticket campaign, and a mass notification system contract. A presentation was given by Dysart Unified School District essay contest winners. The meeting also included approval of prior minutes and a call to the public.

• Adopted Resolution R25-04-02 for the Capital Improvements Plan (CIP) for fiscal years 2026 through 2030 (vote 6-1)
• Approved MOU between the City and the El Mirage Police Employees Association for July 1, 2025 – June 30, 2028 (vote 6-1)
• Accepted $4,000 GOHS grant for the El Mirage Police Department’s 2025 Click It or Ticket campaign
• Approved $5,509.79 (FY25) and $12,750.00 (FY26) Statement of Work with Civic Plus for a mass notification system
• Accepted a public water easement and pedestrian access easement for the Walmart Fuel Station at 12950 West Thunderbird Road

The El Mirage City Council approved a three-year Memorandum of Understanding with the police employees association (6-1) and adopted the Capital Improvements Plan for fiscal years 2026-2030 (6-1). The council also approved a mass notification system contract with Civic Plus and accepted a $4,000 highway safety grant. A motion to table the police MOU failed for lack of a second.

• Approved police union MOU for July 1, 2025–June 30, 2028 (6-1)
• Adopted Capital Improvements Plan FY2026-2030, 45 items totaling $64M (6-1)
• Approved Civic Plus mass notification system contract ($5,509.79 FY25, $12,750 FY26) (7-0)
• Accepted $4,000 GOHS grant for Click It or Ticket campaign (consent, 7-0)
• Approved minutes of April 1 and April 7 meetings (consent, 7-0)
• Approved destruction of documents past retention period (consent, 7-0)
• Accepted public water and pedestrian access easements for Walmart Fuel Station (consent, 7-0)
• Motion to table police MOU failed (no second)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a Zoning Text Amendment. The body will discuss and make a recommendation to the City Council on whether to prohibit manufactured and modular homes in specific zoning districts.

• Public hearing for Zoning Text Amendment to Land Usage Volume 2 Chapter 154.052 regarding manufactured and modular homes
• Approval of meeting minutes from November 12, 2024, and March 11, 2025

The Planning & Zoning Commission voted 2-1 to deny a proposed zoning text amendment that would have prohibited manufactured and modular homes in single-family zoning districts, with Vice-Chair Amarillas dissenting. After discussion, the commission voted 3-0 to approve a modified amendment that makes modular homes conditional, changes 'RV park manufactured homes' to 'mobile home park', and adds a footnote clarifying that multifamily dwellings include modular/prefab homes built on site. The recommendation will go to the City Council.

• Approved minutes of Nov 12, 2024 and Mar 11, 2025 meetings (3-0)
• Denied original zoning text amendment prohibiting manufactured/modular homes in single-family zones (2-1)
• Approved amended zoning text: modular homes conditional, 'mobile home park' wording, footnote on multifamily modular/prefab (3-0)

City Council Work Session (9:00 AM)

The City Council will hold an all-day work session to review and discuss the proposed annual budget for Fiscal Year 2025/26.

• Review and discussion of the proposed Fiscal Year 2025/26 annual budget

The City Council held an all-day work session to review the proposed Fiscal Year 2025/26 budget, which was developed using a zero-based budgeting approach. No formal decisions or votes were taken; the session was for discussion only. Staff presented departmental budgets, capital improvement plan changes, and strategic plan priorities, with council members asking questions and suggesting potential additions like speed cushions and increased contingency funds.

• No formal decisions or votes taken during the work session
• Council members expressed opposition to adding an Audio/Visual Specialist position
• Discussed removing and adding projects to the Capital Improvement Plan (e.g., Police Station Expansion, City Hall Expansion)
• City Manager recommended increasing contingency funds to $1,000,000

City Council Regular Meeting (6:00 PM)

The El Mirage City Council approved a conditional use permit for a towing storage yard at 11925 NW Grand Avenue by a 4-2 vote, allowing outdoor storage in an Urban Corridor zone. The council also voted to accept a $25,000 court security grant, a water easement for a municipal waterline, and approve legal services for class action litigation. An executive session was held to discuss negotiations with the El Mirage Police Association.

• Approved conditional use permit for Greenway Towing LLC at 11925 NW Grand Avenue (4-2 vote)
• Accepted $25,000 FY2026 Court Security Improvement Grant from Administrative Office of the Courts
• Accepted public water easement for waterline at 12329 West Bola Drive, Surprise
• Approved legal services agreement for class action litigation on contingency fee basis
• Executive session for negotiations with El Mirage Police Association

The El Mirage City Council approved a conditional use permit for Greenway Towing LLC to operate an outdoor towing storage yard at 11925 NW Grand Avenue, despite resident concerns about fire safety, traffic, and proximity to homes. The vote was 4-2, with Councilmembers Gentry and Eldridge dissenting. The council also unanimously approved consent agenda items, including minutes, a water easement, and a court security grant application, and authorized legal services for potential class action litigation.

• Approved conditional use permit for Greenway Towing LLC outdoor storage yard (4-2)
• Approved consent agenda: minutes of March 18, 2025, water easement at 12329 West Bola Drive, and FY2026 Court Security Grant application (6-0)
• Approved agreement for legal services for class action litigation on contingency fee basis (6-0)
• Motion to table the Greenway Towing permit failed (no second)