091626 REG Minutes - DRAFT

DRAFT Minutes of the
City Council
Wednesday, September 16, 2026 Regular Meeting
I. Call to Order
The meeting was held in the Litchfield Park Community Room and called to order by Mayor Schoaf at 7:04 PM. A
video recording of the meeting can be viewed here.
Present: Mayor Thomas L. Schoaf, Vice Mayor Paul Faith, Council Member Suzanne Allen, Council Member Lisa
Brainard Watson, Council Member Ron Clair, Council Member Andrew Fraser
Absent: Council Member Justin James
Staff: Matthew Williams, City Manager; Terri Roth, City Clerk; Joe Estes, City Attorney (Zoom); Paige Peterson,
Asst. City Mgr./Director of Finance; Maria Ceaglske, Deputy City Clerk; Keith Drunasky, City Engineer;
Randy Proch, Planning Director; Lisa Adams Williams, Director of Human Resources; Tricia Kramer,
Director of Recreation and Community Services; Yosha Brunson Kuhl, Communications Director; Kevin
Hamilton, Public Grounds Superintendent; Dawn Morocco, IT Specialist.
II. Mayor and Council Members Report on Current Events
Council Member Allen recognized the Recreation Staff for the summer swim league program. She stated it has
come full circle from watching her kids participate in the program to her daughter now coaching. She also
attended the League Conference and was recognized during the conference for graduation the Civic Craft
program. She provided an update on the first Hilltop Partners group. She announced that the P.W. Litchfield
Heritage Center is celebrating their 25th anniversary and will have a celebration on September 27, 2026. She
provided a couple of fliers for the upcoming events they are hosting.
Council Member Fraser attended the League Conference. He stated water is still an issue for the state and
encouraged people to look up lectures by Rhett Larsen if they want to learn more.
Council Member Brainard Watson attended the League Conference and the 9/11Commemorative event with the
Mayor hosted by the City of Goodyear. She also attended the West Valley Chamber Gala at the Wigwam.
Council Member Clair attended the League Conference as well.
Vice Mayor Faith He requested that Mr. Williams include a list of businesses that exist in Litchfield Square in his
monthly report.
Mayor Schoaf attended the League Conference and stated it will be held at the Phoenician next year. He was
disappointed to see the reduced attendance during the 9/11 Memorial event. It's an important event to
remember. He attended the Gala event as well.
III. City Manager's Report on Current Events
There were no questions from the Council.
IV. Call to the Community
Reagan Ross submitted questions regarding the Flock cameras and received her answer after speaking with the
City Manager earlier in the day.

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V. Presentations
A. Pitt Hopkins Syndrome Awareness Day Proclamation
Mayor Schoaf declared September 18, 2026, as Pitt Hopkins Syndrome Awareness Day.
B. Domestic Violence Awareness Month Proclamation
Mayor Schoaf declared the month of October as Domestic Violence Awareness month.
C. National School Lunch Week Proclamation
Mayor Schoaf declared October 12 - 16, 2026 as National School Lunch Week.
D. 2026 Arizona Cities and Towns Week Proclamation
Mayor Schoaf declared October 18 - 24, 2026 as Arizona Cities and Towns Week.
VI. Reports
The Public Safety and Staff Monthly Reports are non-verbal. Any questions regarding them should be directed to
the City Manager.
VII. Consent Agenda
Item E was removed by Council Member Fraser for discussion.
MOVE TO APPROVE CONSENT ITEMS A - D AND F - L
MOVER Council Member Brainard Watson, SECONDER Council Member Clair
AYE: Mayor Schoaf, Vice Mayor Faith, Council Member Allen, Council Member Brainard Watson, Council Member
Clair, Council Member Fraser
6 - 0 - 1 Passed
A. Approval of Minutes APPROVED
MOVE TO APPROVE THE REVISED JUNE 17, 2026, SPECIAL AND REGULAR AND THE AUGUST 12, 2026,
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
B. Ratification of Litchfield Rd/Brinton Ave Intersection Street Closure APPROVED
MOVE TO APPROVE FULL NIGHTTIME CLOSURE OF LITCHFIELD ROAD BETWEEN DENNY BOULEVARD AND
MISSOURI AVENUE ON THE EVENING OF AUGUST 23RD TO THE MORNING OF THE 24TH AND EVENING OF
AUGUST 25TH TO MORNING OF THE 26TH FROM APPROXIMATELY 8 PM TO 4 AM FOR FINAL STRIPING
CONSTRUCTION
C. Ratification of Neolin Avenue Traffic Closure APPROVED
MOVE TO APPROVE THE RATIFICATION OF THE DAYTIME ROAD CLOSURE ON NEOLIN AVENUE
BETWEEN WIGWAM BOULEVARD AND FAIRWAY DRIVE ON SEPTEMBER 2, 2026
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D. APS Fire Pump Service Easement APPROVED
MOVE TO APPROVE THE PERMANENT ELECTRICAL EASEMENT TO BE GRANTED TO ARIZONA PUBLIC
SERVICE (APS), WHICH WILL PERMIT APS TO INSTALL AND OPERATE PERMANENT UNDERGROUND
ELECTRICAL SERVICE INFRASTRUCTURE, AS WELL AS OTHER NECESSARY FACILITIES ON AND AROUND
E. Design Concept Report for Road Improvements DENIED
Council Member Fraser pulled this item from Consent for discussion.
Mr. Proch explained how this would impact the Camelback corridor. He also stated this was a directive from
the Council in January of this year. There were no other questions.
MOVE TO DENY PROPOSAL
MOVER Council Member Clair, SECONDER Council Member Brainard Watson
AYE: Mayor Schoaf, Vice Mayor Faith, Council Member Allen, Council Member Brainard Watson,
Council Member Clair, Council Member Fraser
6 - 0 - 1 Passed
F. Public Grounds Position Reclassification APPROVED
MOVE TO APPROVE RECLASSIFY ONE MAINTENANCE TECH II POSITION TO AN IRRIGATION
TECHNICIAN POSITION
G. Ratification of Squire Professional Services Contract APPROVED
MOVE TO APPROVE AND RATIFY PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH SQUIRE
H. Fiscal Year 2026 Budget Adjustment APPROVED
MOVE TO APPROVE THE FISCAL YEAR 2026 BUDGET ADJUSTMENT FOR TRANSIT CONTRACT
SERVICES
I. Street Closures for Litchfield Park Festival of Arts APPROVED
MOVE TO APPROVE STREET CLOSURES FOR THE LITCHFIELD PARK FESTIVAL OF ARTS ON NOVEMBER 7
AND 8, 2026
J. Ratification of Road Closure for Kids Triathlon APPROVED
MOVE TO APPROVE THE RATIFICATION OF THE ROAD CLOSURE FOR THE ARIZONA SWIM BIKE RUN KIDS
TRIATHLON HELD ON SEPTEMBER 13, 2026
K. City Wide Painting Phase III APPROVED
MOVE TO APPROVE CITY WIDE PAINTING PHASE III
L. Social Media Contract APPROVED
MOVE TO APPROVE A CONTRACT RENEWAL WITH CHUCK EMMERT FOR SOCIAL MEDIA
VIII. Business
A. Public Hearing: T-Mobile Collocation Conditional Use Permit DISCUSSED
Mayor Schoaf opened the public hearing at 7:25 PM.
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Mr. Proch stated The Derna Group represents T-Mobile, who is requesting to install a new antenna array on
an existing wireless communication facility located at 5374 N. Litchfield Road. He has received no public
comment.
Vice Mayor Faith asked if there is language in the current agreement about additional providers attaching
to the existing structure without paying the City a fee. Mr. Williams confirmed they are allowed two
additional arrays before use fees are required.
There being no further comments, Mayor Schoaf closed the public hearing at 7:29 PM.
B. Public Hearing: Tierra Verde Shopping Center Rezone DISCUSSED
Mayor Schoaf opened the public hearing at 7:29 PM.
Mr. Proch stated the applicant held a Citizen Review meeting on August 27, 2026, to receive any feedback
on his request. A member of the public and one Council Member attended the meeting. The applicant
provided answers to numerous questions about the center or future plans. It is important to note that any
future development considerations are independent of the rezone action.
Staff supports the inclusion of this property into the same zoning district as the surrounding development,
dependent upon the applicant agreeing to the conditions of approval. At this time, staff has not received
confirmation of support of the required conditions and is therefore recommending a date specific tabled
action.
There being no further comments, Mayor Schoaf closed the public hearing at 7:32 PM.
C. Resolution 26-615 T-Mobile Collocation Conditional Use Permit ADOPTED
MOVE TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 26-615 FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR A COLLOCATED ANTENNA
ON AN EXISTING STRUCTURE
MOVER Council Member Clair, SECONDER Council Member Brainard Watson
AYE: Mayor Schoaf, Vice Mayor Faith, Council Member Allen, Council Member Brainard Watson, Council
Member Clair, Council Member Fraser
6 - 0 - 1 Passed
D. Ordinance 26-303 Tierra Verde Shopping Center Rezone TABLED
Mr. Proch stated there has been no agreement received from the applicant and requested to table with a
date specific time.
MOVE TO TABLE ORDINANCE 26-303 TIERRA VERDE SHOPPING CENTER REZONE FROM NEIGHBORHOOD
COMMERCIAL (NC PD) TO CITY CENTER (CTR) UNTIL THE NEXT REGULARLY SCHEDULED MEETING
MOVER Council Member Brainard Watson, SECONDER Council Member Clair
AYE: Mayor Schoaf, Vice Mayor Faith, Council Member Allen, Council Member Brainard Watson, Council
Member Clair, Council Member Fraser
6 - 0 - 1 Passed
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E. Ordinance 26-304 Gift Policy INTRODUCED
Ms. Peterson explained the reasoning behind this ordinance. Clarification was given regarding gifts the City
receives and the intent behind it.
MOVE TO INTRODUCE ORDINANCE 26-304 GIFT POLICY
MOVER Council Member Brainard Watson, SECONDER Council Member Fraser
AYE: Mayor Schoaf, Vice Mayor Faith, Council Member Allen, Council Member Brainard Watson, Council
Member Clair, Council Member Fraser
6 - 0 - 1 Passed
F. Non-Conforming Sidewalk & Path Panel Replacement APPROVED
Mr. Drunasky stated staff completed a Citywide field evaluation of the condition of existing sidewalks and
paths to determine locations of deficient, damaged, heaving, cracking or shifted panels. This evaluation
generated an itemized listing of over 90 locations with a total of 259 sidewalk panels that are non-
conforming. The Engineering and Public Works/Grounds Departments have removed and replaced some
panels each year in areas that the public submitted complaints about and areas that Staff noticed needed
attention. However, this is the first comprehensive list of deficient sidewalks that has been produced.
The current CIP includes $120,000 for sidewalk and path replacements for this current fiscal year, but this
CIP item budget was developed prior to generation of the comprehensive list and only allows for
approximately one-quarter of the deficient panels to be corrected. Staff anticipated replacement work may
need to extend into additional fiscal year(s) CIP's based on available funding, which will spread the
incurred costs over several years.
There was some discussion regarding the removal of trees and possible liability issues the City would have if
the work isn't done. Mr. Drunasky provided two options for the Council to decide, and they chose Option 2,
which will execute a construction contract to replace all non-conforming panels in an amount not to exceed
$404,000.00, to include the current CIP budget amount of $120,000.00 and an additional $284,000.000
from Capital Contingency.
MOVE TO APPROVE USE OF CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUNDS NOT TO EXCEED $404,000 TO REMOVE AND
REPLACE NON-CONFORMING, DAMAGED & DEFICIENT SIDEWALK PANELS AT VARIOUS LOCATIONS
THROUGHOUT CITY LIMITS AND TO EXECUTE ONE OR MORE CONTRACTS WITH CONTRACTORS EITHER BY
DIRECT SELECT OR THROUGH COOPERATIVE PURCHASING AND AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS.
MOVER Vice Mayor Faith, SECONDER Council Member Clair
AYE: Mayor Schoaf, Vice Mayor Faith, Council Member Allen, Council Member Brainard Watson, Council
Member Clair, Council Member Fraser
6 - 0 - 1 Passed
G. Downtown Electrical and Irrigation Upgrades TABLED
Ms. Peterson stated the last quotes have been received and still need to be reviewed.
MOVE TO TABLE THIS ITEM UNTIL THE OCTOBER 21, 2026 REGULAR MEETING
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MOVER Council Member Clair, SECONDER Council Member Brainard Watson
AYE: Mayor Schoaf, Vice Mayor Faith, Council Member Allen, Council Member Brainard Watson, Council
Member Clair, Council Member Fraser
6 - 0 - 1 Passed
H. La Loma Park Phase 1A Construction Services APPROVED
Mr. Williams discussed the quotes received from five contractors to construct the park. Of all the quotes,
Staff feels the one received from Waltz, Option B would be the best one. Council previously approved up to
$3.6m for hilltop work and the original $2.5m price came from the concept that all construction sales from
the Agua Fria project would be directed to the hilltop as required per the lease with Agua Fria.
MOVE TO APPROVE CONSTRUCTION COSTS FOR LA LOMA PARK PHASE 1A WITH WALTZ CONSTRUCTION
IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $4.6M FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF LA LOMA PARK, REALLOCATION OF
$2,600,000 FROM CIP RECOMMENDED PROJECTS FUNDING AND AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE
THE REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
MOVER Council Member Clair, SECONDER Council Member Brainard Watson
AYE: Mayor Schoaf, Vice Mayor Faith, Council Member Allen, Council Member Brainard Watson, Council
Member Clair, Council Member Fraser
6 - 0 - 1 Passed
I. Agua Fria Lease Agreement Amendment TABLED
This item was tabled until the October 21, 2026 regular meeting.
MOVE TO TABLE THIS ITEM UNTIL THE OCTOBER 21, 2026 REGULAR MEETING
MOVER Council Member Clair, SECONDER Council Member Brainard Watson
AYE: Mayor Schoaf, Vice Mayor Faith, Council Member Allen, Council Member Brainard Watson, Council
Member Clair, Council Member Fraser
6 - 0 - 1 Passed
IX. Executive Session
A. An Executive Session may be called during the public meeting on any item on this agenda pursuant to
A.R.S. § 38-431.03(A)(3) for the purpose of receiving legal advice.
This item was held.
MOVE TO CONVENE EXECUTIVE SESSION
MOVER Vice Mayor Faith, SECONDER Council Member Clair
AYE: Mayor Schoaf, Vice Mayor Faith, Council Member Allen, Council Member Brainard Watson, Council
Member Clair, Council Member Fraser
6 - 0 - 1 Passed
Executive Session convened at 8:26 PM.
MOVE TO RECONVENE THE REGULAR MEETING
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MOVER Vice Mayor Faith, SECONDER Council Member Clair
AYE: Mayor Schoaf, Vice Mayor Faith, Council Member Allen, Council Member Brainard Watson, Council
Member Clair, Council Member Fraser
6 - 0 - 1 Passed
The regular meeting reconvened at 9:08 PM
X. Adjournment
Mayor Schoaf adjourned the regular meeting at 9:09 PM.
APPROVED:
Thomas L. Schoaf, Mayor
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CERTIFICATION
I, Terri Roth, MMC, City Clerk. hereby certify that the foregoing minutes are a true and correct copy of the minutes of
the meeting of the September 16, 2026. I further certify that the meeting was duly called and held and that a quorum
was present.
Terri Roth, MMC, City Clerk
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