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TOLLESON CITY COUNCIL MEETING ACTION MINUTES 
TOLLESON CIVIC CENTER 
9055 WEST VAN BUREN STREET, TOLLESON, AZ 85353 
ZOOM WEBINAR ID: 840 6967 9194 
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2025 
6:00 PM 
Doors open to Council Chambers at 5:45 PM for public seating. The public may be asked to 
temporarily relocate if an executive session occurs. The public will be invited back into Council 
Chambers when the Council returns from executive session.  
 
Members of the public may also participate in the meeting via Zoom Webinar 
(https://us02web.zoom.us/w/84069679194) with a computer or cell phone. 
 
A. 
CALL TO ORDER 
 
Mayor Rodriguez called the Tolleson City Council Meeting to order at 6:00 PM. 
B. 
INVOCATION/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 
 
The Invocation was delivered by City Manager Medrano Jr., and the Pledge of Allegiance 
was led by Council Member Erives.  
C. 
ROLL CALL 
 
City Council: Mayor Juan Rodriguez, Vice Mayor Jimmy Davis, Council Members Christine 
Chavira, Clorinda Erives, Adolfo Gámez and Cruzita Mendoza. 
 
Council Member Linda Laborin was absent. 
 
Department Directors: City Manager Reyes Medrano Jr., Deputy City Manager/Chief 
Government Affairs Officer Pilar Sinawi, Deputy City Manager/Employee Resources 
Director Wendy Jackson, Chief Financial Officer Kevin Artz, Chief of Social Impact George 
Good, Deputy City Clerk Citlaly Salas, Development Services Director Jason Earp, Fire 
Chief Michael Young, Public Safety Director/Police Chief Rudy Mendoza and Utilities 
Director Jamie McCracken.  
 
City Representative: City Attorney Jon Palidini  
D. 
FINAL CALL TO SUBMIT SPEAKER REQUESTS 
 9055 W. Van Buren St., Tolleson, AZ 85353 • (623) 936-7111 • TTY users, dial 711 for Relay • www.tolleson.az.gov

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All citizens and interested parties wishing to speak before the Council regarding non-
agenda items or during a public hearing shall fully complete a Speaker Request Form and 
submit the form(s) to the City Clerk prior to the meeting being convened. Citizens must 
complete one form for each item they want to address. Speaker Request Forms are located 
at the entrance of the Council Chambers. For Zoom participants, click the chat button, and 
enter your name and the item you would like to address. Submissions should be made no 
later than the Mayor announcing the “Final Call to Submit Speaker Requests”. All speakers 
will be limited to 3 minutes unless otherwise noted by the Mayor. Speakers are not 
required to disclose their identities or personal information. You may also submit an online 
speaker request form at https://www.tolleson.az.gov/speakerrequest at least one hour 
prior to the meeting. 
E. 
CALL TO THE PUBLIC (NON-AGENDA ITEMS) 
 
This is the time for the public to comment on non-agenda items. Members of the Council 
may not discuss items that are not specifically identified on the agenda. Therefore, 
pursuant to A.R.S. § 38-431.01.H, action taken as a result of public comment will be limited 
to (1) responding to criticism; (2) directing staff to review the matter; or (3) asking that a 
matter be put on a future agenda. 
F. 
SCHEDULED PUBLIC APPEARANCES AND PROCLAMATIONS – FOR DISCUSSION 
 
1. 
Porfirio H. Gonzales Elementary School Student Council – Andrew Weete, Student 
Council Advisor 
 
2. 
Proclamation declaring September 2025 as Service Dog Month in the City of Tolleson, 
encouraging all citizens to recognize and honor the vital role of service dogs in 
supporting individuals with disabilities, and to uphold the rights and dignity of those 
who lead more independent lives thanks to these remarkable companions. – Cheryl 
Klein and Zeus, Canine Companions 
 
Mayor Rodriguez proclaimed September 2025 as Service Dog Month in the City of 
Tolleson. 
G. 
BUSINESS FROM THE FLOOR – PUBLIC HEARINGS AND ACTION ITEMS 
H. 
CONSENT AGENDA – ACTION ITEMS 
 
Items on the Consent Agenda are of a routine nature and are intended to be acted upon in 
one motion. Council Members may pull items from Consent if they would like them 
considered separately.  
 
1. 
Approve Regular City Council Meeting Minutes of August 26, 2025. (City Clerk 
Department) 
 
2. 
Approve Claims and Bills Report for the period of August 20, 2025 to September 2, 
2025. (Finance Department)

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3. 
Approve the City of Tolleson’s participation in the Purdue Direct Settlement and the 
Secondary Manufacturers Settlements related to national opioid litigation, and 
authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary participation and release 
agreements on behalf of the City. (Emergency Preparedness Department) 
 
4. 
Approve the Cooperative Purchasing Agreement between the City of Tolleson and 
Municipal Emergency Services, Inc., dba Lawmen Supply Company, for Fire Fighter Self 
Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA), and authorize the City Manager to execute 
and deliver said Agreement. The City shall pay the Contractor an annual aggregate 
amount not to exceed $350,000 for equipment and services. This Agreement shall 
remain in full force and effect until May 25, 2026. (Fire Department) 
 
5. 
Adopt Resolution No. 2618 of the Mayor and City Council of the City of Tolleson, 
Arizona, approving the Intergovernmental Agreement between the City of Tolleson 
and the City of Avondale for detention, administrative, and transportation services, 
and authorizing the Mayor to execute the Agreement. The City shall pay Avondale the 
cost of one full-time Detention Facility Officer for the Initial Term and for each 
subsequent Renewal Term. This Agreement shall remain in full force and effect until 
June 30, 2026. After the expiration of the Initial Term, this Agreement shall 
automatically renew for up to four successive one-year terms. (Police Department) 
 
6. 
Adopt Resolution No. 2619 of the Mayor and City Council of the City of Tolleson, 
Arizona, approving the Intergovernmental Agreement between the City of Tolleson 
and Maricopa County for the Connected Vehicle Acceleration Zone Project (TE088), 
and authorizing the Mayor to execute the Agreement. The Agreement remains in 
effect through the completion of all project phases. (Development Services 
Department) 
 
7. 
Adopt Resolution No. 2620 of the Mayor and Council of the City of Tolleson, Arizona, 
approving the Grant-in-Aid Agreement between the Tohono O’odham Nation and the 
City of Tolleson, Arizona, for the purpose of providing funds to the White Tank 
Mountains Conservancy for wildlife conservation research in the amount of $50,000, 
and authorizing the City Manager to execute said agreement. (City Management 
Department) 
 
Vice Mayor Davis moved to approve Consent Agenda items 1. through 7.; the motion 
was seconded by Council Member Gámez. The motion carried 6 to 0. 
Mayor Rodriguez – Aye  
 
Vice Mayor Davis – Aye   
Council Member Chavira – Aye 
Council Member Erives – Aye  
Council Member Gámez – Aye 
Council Member Mendoza – Aye 
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REGULAR AGENDA – ACTION ITEMS

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1. 
Adopt/Deny Resolution No. 2617 of the Mayor and City Council of the City of Tolleson, 
Arizona, approving an Intergovernmental Agreement between the City of Tolleson and 
Tolleson Elementary School District No. 17 for the funding and operation of the District 
Preschool Program and the City’s use of District facilities for after-school programs, 
youth sports, and special events, and authorizing the City Manager to execute said 
agreement. The Agreement provides for a total City contribution of $400,000 to fund 
the Preschool Program during the 2025-2026 school year, commencing July 1, 2025, 
and expiring June 30, 2026, with the possibility of renewal upon mutual agreement of 
the Parties.(City Management and Parks & Recreation Departments) 
 
Vice Mayor Davis moved to adopt Resolution No. 2517; the motion was seconded 
by Council Member Erives. The motion carried 6 to 0. 
Mayor Rodriguez – Aye  
 
Vice Mayor Davis – Aye   
Council Member Chavira – Aye 
Council Member Erives – Aye  
Council Member Gámez – Aye 
Council Member Mendoza – Aye 
J. 
WORK STUDY AND PRESENTATIONS – FOR DISCUSSION 
K. 
MAYOR AND CITY MANAGER’S REPORT OF CURRENT EVENTS – FOR DISCUSSION 
L. 
CONVENE INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION 
 
1. 
Motion to go into executive session. 
 
Vice Mayor Davis moved to convene into executive session at 6:30 PM; the motion 
was seconded by Council Member Gámez. The motion carried 6 to 0. 
Mayor Rodriguez – Aye  
 
Vice Mayor Davis – Aye   
Council Member Chavira – Aye 
Council Member Erives – Aye  
Council Member Gámez – Aye 
Council Member Mendoza – Aye 
 
2. 
Convene into an executive session pursuant to A.R.S. § 38-431.03(A)(3) to receive legal 
advice and discuss and consult with the City Attorney regarding a potential rezoning 
of certain property within the City. 
 
3. 
Convene into an executive session pursuant to A.R.S. § 38-431.03(A)(3) and (A)(4) to 
receive legal advice and discuss and consult with the City Attorney regarding a contract 
that is the subject of negotiations relating to a nonprofit organization. 
M. RECONVENE INTO PUBLIC MEETING

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N. ADJOURNMENT 
Council Member Gámez moved to adjourn the Regular City Council Meeting at 7:11 PM; 
the motion was seconded by Vice Mayor Davis. The motion carried 6 to 0. 
Mayor Rodriguez – Aye  
 
Vice Mayor Davis – Aye   
Council Member Chavira – Aye 
Council Member Erives – Aye  
Council Member Gámez – Aye 
Council Member Mendoza – Aye 
 
 
Pursuant to A.R.S. § 38-431.01 and A.R.S. § 38-431.02, notice is hereby given to the members of 
the Tolleson City Council and to the general public that the Council of the City of Tolleson will 
hold a meeting open to the public. Council Members of the City of Tolleson will attend by 
telephone/video conference call.  
 
Note: The City Council of the City of Tolleson, by a duly passed motion, may vote in public session 
to adjourn to executive session on any agenda item in conformation with A.R.S. § 38.431.03 for 
legal advice from the City Attorney.  
 
Zoom’s live transcription feature can provide automatic captioning by clicking on the Closed 
Caption (CC) button during the meeting.  
 
THE CITY OF TOLLESON ENDEAVORS TO MAKE ALL PUBLIC MEETINGS ACCESSIBLE TO 
INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES. With at least two business days advance notice, 
accommodations can be provided at this meeting for individuals with vision, hearing and/or 
speech disabilities, including a transcriber, large print, an interpreter, an assistive listening 
device, etc. Please call the City Clerk at (623) 936-7111, or TTY users may dial 711 for Arizona 
Relay Service (AZRS), to request an accommodation to participate in this public meeting. The 
City will try its best to accommodate any last minute requests.  
 
LA CIUDAD DE TOLLESON SE ESFUERZA PARA HACER TODAS LAS REUNIONES PÚBLICAS 
ACCESIBLE PARA INDIVIDUOS CON DISCAPACIDADES. Con al menos dos días laborables de previo 
aviso, se pueden proporcionar adaptaciones en esta reunión para personas con discapacidades 
visuales, auditivas o del habla, incluido un transcriptor, letra grande, un intérprete, un 
dispositivo de asistencia auditiva, etc. Llame a la Secretaría Municipal al (623) 936-7111, o los 
usuarios de TTY pueden marcar 711 para el Servicio de Retransmisión de Arizona (AZRS), para 
solicitar un alojamiento para participar en esta reunión pública. La Ciudad hará todo lo posible 
para satisfacer cualquier solicitud de último minuto.

VENDOR NAME
AMOUNT
CHECK NUMBER
CHECK DATE
VEOLIA WTS SOLUTIONS USA INC
126,779.32
101098
8/20/2025
DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY
116,746.04
185600
8/27/2025
LEA-ARCHITECTS LLC
101,981.17
185619
8/27/2025
FSL HOME IMPROVEMENTS
78,388.67
185543
8/22/2025
LEA-ARCHITECTS LLC
64,897.10
185619
8/27/2025
AMERICAN FENCE COMPANY OF AZ, INC.
56,826.00
185602
8/27/2025
CITY OF PHOENIX
43,071.31
185534
8/22/2025
AZ PUBLIC SAFETY PERSONNEL RETIREMENT SYSTEM
38,598.13
101151
8/28/2025
SAN TAN AUTO PARTNERS LLC
36,729.68
185591
8/25/2025
VEOLIA WTS SOLUTIONS USA INC
35,106.84
101099
8/20/2025
MARRERO ARMOR LLC
31,155.00
101140
8/26/2025
CITY OF PHOENIX
30,030.00
185534
8/22/2025
CDW-GOVERNMENT INC
27,449.13
101107
8/21/2025
AZ PUBLIC SAFETY RETIREMENT, POLICE
24,971.07
101152
8/28/2025
TIM ROCKHOLT
23,199.45
185648
8/28/2025
SUPERIOR CLEANING EQUIPMENT INC
22,833.96
185565
8/22/2025
WASTE CONNECTIONS OF ARIZONA
20,029.80
185646
8/27/2025
CITY OF PHOENIX
19,708.65
185534
8/22/2025
MARICOPA COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
18,728.51
185657
8/29/2025
LEA-ARCHITECTS LLC
18,542.03
185619
8/27/2025
CDW-GOVERNMENT INC
14,813.05
101136
8/26/2025
STERLING COMPUTERS CORPORATION
13,331.87
101142
8/26/2025
LEXIPOL LLC
13,277.38
101139
8/26/2025
FERGUSON US HOLDINGS INC
10,454.46
185541
8/22/2025
CITY OF TOLLESON-MEDICAL
10,357.94
101137
8/26/2025
City of Tolleson
Checks Recorded
Check Dates: August 20, 2025 to September 2, 2025
PAYMENTS OVER $10,000

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[Audio begins at 16:14] 
[LAUGHTER] 
KLEIN:  Really?   
So I don't --  
What is wrong with you?  
MENDOZA:  Chris.  
GAMEZ:  He's barking at Chris (ph.), the officer back there. 
MENDOZA:  Chris, yeah. 
KLEIN:  That, or I'm also an insulin dependent diabetic.  He does that when my --  
ERIVES:  Sugars, oh. 
KLEIN:  -- sugars go really high.  But other than that, we also do a lot of fundraising.  
Earlier this year, I did a fundraiser with The Melting Pot and am partners with multiple 
businesses here in the Phoenix metro area.  So it's Melting Pot, REI, several other 
corporations.  Also, our largest fundraising opportunity, if anybody likes to play golf, we 
have a golf tournament in February -- in -- it's November 17th at Whirlwind Golf Course.  
It includes a full round of golf, a luncheon, and bring your tissues for our presentation.  
And for my elementary school friends, we have a video that --   
Oh.  I'm all right.   
UNIDENTIFIED SPEAKER:  Okay.   
KLEIN:  You guys can hear me, right?   
ERIVES:  You're good.   
KLEIN:  I'm a retired firefighter.   
ERIVES:  It's for the computer?  
KLEIN:  So I'm used to giving commands.  Yeah, I was a captain.  I was at a red light on 
the way to my station.  But I was texting and driving, wasn't paying attention.  That's 
how I ended up -- but I got a sticker that says the Andy Film; Andyfilm.com.  It's seven 
and a half minutes long.  And it shows what happens with a dog that was born named 
Andy, and how he becomes a service dog.  For those of us who are a little older, we all 
know who Charles Schulz is?

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ERIVES:  Um-hum.  
KLEIN:  His wife was our executive -- executive producer for this film.  And it's won all 
sorts of accolades all over the Sundance Film Festival and -- and all that.  But it's not -- 
there is no speaking.  So anybody -- 
ERIVES:  Anybody can understand. 
KLEIN:  Really?   
But on behalf of Canine Companions, I'd like to thank everybody here for having us and 
doing this.  
RODRIGUEZ:  Well, the contrary, actually.  We'd like to thank you and Zeus -- Ms. Klein 
and Zeus for coming out and presenting on this -- on this matter.  It's very important to 
our community and to a lot of our residents.  And so we do have a signed proclamation 
here for you.  So before I can give it to you is, I have to say that therefore now, I, Mayor 
Juan F. Rodriguez, do hereby proclaim September '25 as Service Dog Month in the City 
of Tolleson.  Be it proclaimed.   
I don't know if you want to come up here, but we can -- I'll come up and we'll take a 
picture.  
ERIVES:  Hi, Zeus. 
GAMEZ:  Zeus. 
RODRIGUEZ:  So if you guys all want to come over, we'll take a picture.  
KLEIN:  (Indiscernible), you want to come up? 
RODRIGUEZ:  And I did -- we did submit a sponsorship to our city management staff.   
KLEIN:  Thank you. 
RODRIGUEZ:  So they'll look into it, see what we can do. 
KLEIN:  Heel.  Heel.  Sit.  Good boy. 
ERIVES:  Good job,  Zeus. 
KLEIN:  Sit.  Sit.   
[CROSS TALK] 
KLEIN:  Thank you. 
RODRIGUEZ:  Thanks, again.

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GAMEZ:  Bye, Zeus. 
KLEIN:  Zeus, want to say goodbye?  Speak. 
[LAUGHTER] 
RODRIGUEZ:  All right.  Well, thank you, both again.   
We're going to move on to business from the floor.  Public hearings and action items 
tonight, we don't have any.  So that's good.  We're going to want to consent agenda 
action items.  I see items 1 through 7.  I will entertain a motion. 
DAVIS:  So moved. 
RODRIGUEZ:  We have a motion by Vice Mayor Davis.  We have a second by 
Councilmember Gamez.  All those in favor, please signify by saying aye.   
ALL:  Aye. 
RODRIGUEZ:  All those opposed?  Not hearing any.  Consent agenda action items passed 
unanimously.  Moving on to regular agenda action items.  Item number 1 is to adopt or 
deny Resolution Number 2617 of the Mayor and City Council, the City of Tolleson, 
Arizona, approving the intergovernmental agreement between the City of Tolleson and 
Tolleson Elementary School District Number 17 for the funding and operations of the 
district preschool program and the City use of district facilities for after-school 
programs, youth sports, and special events, and authorizing the City Manager to execute 
said agreement.  The agreement provides for a total of City contributions of $400,000 to 
fund the preschool program during the 2025-2026 school year, commencing July 1st, 
2025 and expiring June 30th of 2026, with the possibility of renewal upon mutual 
agreement of the parties.   
So I'm going to turn it over to City Magistrate [sic] and our Parks and Recreation 
department, which I didn't see Randy here, but if you all want to -- 
MEDRANO:  Mr. Mayor, members of Council, as you're aware, we went over this 
agreement and ironed out most of the details during our last Council meeting in 
executive session.  We have certainly achieved our objective and exceeded expectations 
in terms of what access that we're going to get to some of the facilities that will allow us 
to move our after-school program on campus, which alone and in and of itself is worth

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this agreement.  There's so many advantages to both organizations, but more so to the 
students and families and parents at both of our elementary schools.  So we're excited 
to recommend approval.  
RODRIGUEZ:  All right.  All I'm going to add to that is, you know, the City of Tolleson, I 
think, as an organization, as a Council has been very committed to the well-being of our 
kids here in town and building partnerships with our school districts, anybody who's 
willing to do something good for the betterment of our community.  And I think this is a 
perfect example of exactly that, where you have two public agencies coming together 
for the public good to better the lives of our kids, to better the lives of our families.  And 
that's a tradition that we want to live in and move forward with.  So this agreement is 
very pivotal in moving our organization in that direction and continue to progress this.  
But I don't know how much we've given out over the years.  But it's been -- however 
that amount has been, it's been a great investment.  Yeah. 
MEDRANO:   Throughout the life of our relationship with the -- hold on.  Mr. Mayor and 
members of Council, throughout the life of our relationship with both school districts, 
but in this case, the elementary school district, it's been millions of dollars.   
RODRIGUEZ:  And we'd all agree that it's -- 
MEDRANO:  Not just program funds and fee waivers.  And I only mention that because 
we're proud to do that because we serve the same populace.  And since my time, which 
is over 30 years, as you know, that's been Council's directive is we don't want to further 
burden the taxpayers of the community in this case, especially students and their 
families.  So we forego much of the actual cost.   
RODRIGUEZ:  I would ask Council, do you all think this is a good investment and like to 
say anything on behalf of it or against it? 
Jimmy. 
DAVIS:  I think it's a great investment for our kids.   
RODRIGUEZ:  Go ahead, Vice Mayor. 
DAVIS:  It's -- you know, it's phenomenal.  It is a win-win for both organizations.  And I 
think, you know, we need to do more of this working together as, you know,

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government bodies with the school districts and the City of Tolleson.  We need to come 
together.  We need to do what's best for our community.  And I think this is what's best 
for our community.  Funding preschool, no matter what, is -- we can't not fund 
preschool.  We cannot not have preschool in our community.  So providing that, and 
then just the benefits of us being able to utilize the school facilities is going to be huge 
for our organization.  So this is a win-win for everyone, and we need to keep moving in 
this positive direction with the elementary school district, and hopefully eventually with 
the other ones.  
RODRIGUEZ:  Yeah. 
You were saying, Councilmember? 
GAMEZ:  Do we have an official memorandum of understanding with them in terms of 
the agreement?  Or do we just do this every year when they ask? 
SINAWI:  Mayor, members of Council, Councilmember Gamez, the Tolleson Elementary 
School District is scheduled to bring this agreement before their board on September 
17th.  So then, this agreement will be for one year, and then we would reconsider to 
renew the agreement thereafter. 
GAMEZ:  I think we should do that.  And that way, people will know that this is an official 
action, and we're doing it for the reasons you've all stated.  And that's something we've 
always done.  We just got to put it -- officially saying it's -- we did it with the high school 
and it worked for years.  Again, being that we save taxpayers money by working 
together.  Very simple.  So I think we should continue.  
RODRIGUEZ:  Anybody else? 
CHAVIRA:  I just want to reiterate that this is a great example of how government works 
together for the good of the community.  And so congratulations to all of you, because 
you've been doing this for so long.  And it's still an important piece of Tolleson.  So 
congratulations.  This is a great -- a great and wonderful program.  
RODRIGUEZ:  All right.  
Jimmy? 
DAVIS:  I'll motion to approve Resolution Number 2617.

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RODRIGUEZ:  We have a first by Vice Mayor Davis.  We have a second by, I believe, 
Councilmember Erives.  All those in favor, please signify by saying aye.   
ALL:  Aye. 
RODRIGUEZ:  All those opposed?  All right.  Regular agenda action item number 1 has 
been passed. 
MEDRANO:  Mayor? 
RODRIGUEZ:  Yes. 
MEDRANO:  Mr. Mayor, I did want to point out one deal, one point. 
RODRIGUEZ:  After we approved it? 
MEDRANO:  Yes.  No, it's not pertaining -- it's pertaining to the relationship with the 
school.  So Mayor, members of Council, the after-school program I mentioned, it's not 
affiliated with the cost.  It's not part of the agreement.  Elements of it are.  We were 
already -- we've been running the after-school program forever.  In fact, that's how we 
ended up stealing Ms. Sinawi from the school district.  She used to run it in the summer, 
and we robbed her from them.  And they still haven't forgiven me.  But I don't apologize 
either.  So the only difference is that we used to transport the students from the 
campuses to our facility.  Just by eliminating that need to transport reduces liability and 
obviously, makes it even safer for students and their parents.  So now, running that 
same program on campus allows for students just to walk from class to the program, 
and allows parents to both drop off students and pick them up at their campuses so 
they don't have to go all over town.  So I wanted to make sure that the public at least 
knew that the after-school program predates this agreement, but it complements it 
perfectly.  
DAVIS:  It'll also supplement our rec programing and the availability of our rec center.  
And being able to do additional programs in addition to being able to use the gyms and 
other facilities will expand our rec offerings across the board.  So it's huge.  
RODRIGUEZ:  Yeah, win-win for everybody.  It's a maximizing of the public dollar.  So 
great job by everybody.  Thanks for the staff's input and contributions.   
Reyes?

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MEDRANO:  I just wanted to acknowledge Deputy City Managers Sinawi and Jackson, as 
well as Mr. Babchuk for the work that they did working to get us to this point.  So thank 
you all.  
RODRIGUEZ:  All right.  Well, the rest of this agenda just turned real easy.  Item J, we 
have no work study and presentations.  Item K, we have no Mayor, City Manager 
reports of current events unless I'm missing something. 
MEDRANO:  Sir, since we're under City Manager report, I did want to remind Council 
that this Friday --  I mean, I'm sorry.  This Thursday, those involved in the Leezah Sun 
matter will be attending the City of Phoenix Judicial Center to participate in a hearing to 
determine whether or not Ms. Sun violated the current order prohibiting workplace 
harassment against Deputy City Manager Sinawi, Alicia Guzman, and me.  That's all I 
had.   
Mr. Mayor,  Councilman Gamez, members of Council, the hearing is scheduled for 1:30.  
RODRIGUEZ:  Televised? 
MEDRANO:  I think they record them, sir.  Televised, I'm not sure.  But there will be, I'm 
sure, some form of recordation. 
RODRIGUEZ:  Are you going to send out a follow-up after? 
MEDRANO:  I will update Council on the results.  
RODRIGUEZ:  Awesome.   
Any questions on that, folks?  Okay.  All right.  So now comes the fun part.  We're going 
to convene into executive session.  So I'm going to take a motion to convene into 
executive session.  We have a motion by Vice Mayor Davis.   
GAMEZ:  Second. 
RODRIGUEZ:  We have a second by Councilmember Gamez.  So all those in favor to 
going into executive session, please signify by saying aye.   
ALL:  Aye.   
RODRIGUEZ:  All those opposed, say nay.  So here's the thing, guys.  When we go into 
executive session, it's a closed-door meeting.  So it's only Council and staff that have to 
be here.  But everybody else gets the opportunity to head on home and have dinner.  As

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soon as we're done with that part of the meeting, we basically open the meeting back 
up and we just gavel out, and then we go home.  But thank you all for coming.  
 
 
APPROVED: 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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JUAN F. RODRIGUEZ, MAYOR 
 
ATTEST: 
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CITLALY SALAS, DEPUTY CITY CLERK 
 
 
 
CERTIFICATION 
 
I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THE FOREGOING MINUTES ARE A TRUE AND CORRECT COPY OF 
THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TOLLESON, 
ARIZONA, HELD ON SEPTEMBER 9, 2025. I FURTHER CERTIFY THAT THE MEETING WAS 
DULY CALLED AND HELD, AND THAT A QUORUM WAS PRESENT. 
 
 
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CITLALY SALAS, DEPUTY CITY CLERK