Item Report

Item Number: I.1. 
 
 
CITY COUNCIL REPORT 
 
SUBJECT: 
Public Involvement Plan for the City of Tolleson General Plan Update 
MEETING DATE: 
May 26, 2026 
 
TO: 
Mayor and Council 
FROM: 
Jason Earp, Development Services Director  
REVIEWED: 
Reyes Medrano, Jr., City Manager 
 
PURPOSE: 
The Development Services Department is requesting approval of the Public Involvement Plan (PIP) for the City 
of Tolleson General Plan Update. The PIP establishes the framework for public outreach, community 
engagement, and stakeholder participation throughout the General Plan Update process. 
 
BACKGROUND: 
Arizona Revised Statutes § 9-461.06 requires municipalities to readopt or update their General Plan every ten 
years and requires the adoption of a written Public Involvement Plan prior to the update process. The City of 
Tolleson initiated the General Plan Update process in April 2026 to update the existing General Plan originally 
adopted in 2014. The updated General Plan will establish a contemporary community vision, goals, policies, and 
implementation strategies that will guide future growth, development, infrastructure, and City services. 
 
The Public Involvement Plan outlines the methods and strategies that will be used to ensure broad public 
participation throughout the planning process. The Plan is intended to provide meaningful opportunities for 
residents, businesses, property owners, community organizations, and stakeholders to participate in shaping 
the City’s future vision and priorities. 
 
DISCUSSION: 
The Public Involvement Plan includes a comprehensive public engagement program designed to promote 
inclusivity, transparency, and community participation throughout the General Plan Update process. The 
outreach strategy includes bilingual engagement opportunities, public workshops, listening sessions, 
community questionnaires, community drop-in events, a dedicated project website, and ongoing 
communication through social media and other outreach platforms. 
 
The Plan also establishes the Project Team, Technical Advisory Committee, and Community Advisory 
Committee, which will provide technical expertise, community feedback, and guidance throughout the update 
process. 
 
The General Plan Update process is anticipated to occur over approximately 13 months, culminating with public 
hearings before the Planning and Zoning Commission and City Council in Spring 2027. Public participation 
activities are anticipated to occur between June and December 2026.

Approval of the Public Involvement Plan will allow staff and the consultant team to proceed with the public 
engagement process in compliance with State statutory requirements. 
 
BUDGET IMPACT: 
Funding for the General Plan Update and associated public outreach activities is included within the approved 
Development Services Department budget. 
 
RECOMMENDATION: 
Staff recommends approval of the Public Involvement Plan for the City of Tolleson General Plan Update. 
 
ATTACHMENTS: 
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05 26 26 Public Involvement Plan for Tolleson General Plan Update