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2026-04-20 · City Council
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1. ROLL CALL BY THE CITY CLERK
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DRIVE11465
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11465 West Civic Center Drive
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2. PRESENTATION ITEM
a. PROCLAMATION - NATIONAL VOLUNTEER WEEK 2026
City Council will present a proclamation recognizing April 19-25, 2026 as National Volunteer Week.
This item is for discussion only.
b. PROCLAMATION - NATIONAL CRIME VICTIMS' RIGHTS WEEK 2026
City Council will present a proclamation recognizing April 19-25, 2026 as National Crime Victims'
Rights Week. This item is for discussion only.
c. AVONDALE FIRE AND MEDICAL CITIZEN'S ACADEMY
The 2026 Fire and Medical Citizen's Academy graduates will be recognized for completion of the
program. This item is for discussion only.
d. EXCEPTIONAL STUDENT OF AVONDALE RECOGNITION (AVI STAR STUDENT)
City Council will recognize students from schools located in the City of Avondale for their character
and achievement. This item is for discussion only.
e. AVONDALE BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT PROGRAM AWARD
City Council will receive an update from the Economic Development Department relating to the
Avondale Business Spotlight Program Award. This item is for discussion only.
a. PROCLAMATION - NATIONAL VOLUNTEER WEEK 2026
City Council will present a proclamation recognizing April 19-25, 2026 as National Volunteer Week.
This item is for discussion only.
b. PROCLAMATION - NATIONAL CRIME VICTIMS' RIGHTS WEEK 2026
City Council will present a proclamation recognizing April 19-25, 2026 as National Crime Victims'
Rights Week. This item is for discussion only.
c. AVONDALE FIRE AND MEDICAL CITIZEN'S ACADEMY
The 2026 Fire and Medical Citizen's Academy graduates will be recognized for completion of the
program. This item is for discussion only.
d. EXCEPTIONAL STUDENT OF AVONDALE RECOGNITION (AVI STAR STUDENT)
City Council will recognize students from schools located in the City of Avondale for their character
and achievement. This item is for discussion only.
e. AVONDALE BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT PROGRAM AWARD
City Council will receive an update from the Economic Development Department relating to the
Avondale Business Spotlight Program Award. This item is for discussion only.
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3. UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC APPEARANCES (Time is limited per person. Please state your name.)
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4. RECESS INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION
City Council will consider a request to recess the Regular Meeting and hold an Executive Session
pursuant to Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 38-431.03 (A)(3) and (A)(4), discussion with the City Attorney or attorneys
for the City for legal advice concerning pending litigation and settlement discussions in the matter of
Charles Montoya v. City of Avondale, et.al.
RECONVENE IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING EXECUTIVE SESSION
City Council will consider a request to recess the Regular Meeting and hold an Executive Session
pursuant to Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 38-431.03 (A)(3) and (A)(4), discussion with the City Attorney or attorneys
for the City for legal advice concerning pending litigation and settlement discussions in the matter of
Charles Montoya v. City of Avondale, et.al.
RECONVENE IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING EXECUTIVE SESSION
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5. CONSENT AGENDA
Items on the consent agenda are of a routine nature or have been previously studied by the City Council
at a work session. They are intended to be acted upon in one motion. Council members may pull items
from consent if they would like them considered separately.
a. QUARTERLY BUDGET TRANSFER
City Council will consider requests to approve quarterly budget transfers as summarized in the
attached Exhibit A, increase the award authority for the projects and authorize Finance and Budget
Department staff to take the steps necessary to execute the transfers. The Council will take
appropriate action.
b. LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
WESTERN AREA POWER ADMINISTRATION (WAPA)
City Council will consider a request to authorize a License Agreement with the Western Area Power
Administration (WAPA) to allow the installation of street, curb, sidewalk, handrail, electrical,
landscaping, irrigation, and storm drain (FACILITY) crossing beneath WAPA’s Liberty to Westwing
and Liberty to Rudd 230-kV Transmission Lines and authorize the Mayor or City Manager, City
Attorney and City Clerk to execute the necessary documents. The Council will take appropriate
action.
c. THIRD AMENDMENT TO THE LEASE AGREEMENT WITH BFI PEBBLE CREEK, LLC FOR THE
SOUTHWEST FAMILY ADVOCACY CENTER
City Council will consider a request to approve a Third Amendment to the Lease Agreement with BFI
Pebble Creek, LLC for the Southwest Family Advocacy Center, and authorize the Mayor or City
Manager, City Attorney and City Clerk to execute the necessary documents. The Council will take
appropriate action.
d. SETTLEMENT AND PAYMENT FOR THE CLAIM OF CHARLES MONTOYA
City Council will consider a request to approve a settlement in the amount of $250,000 in the matter of
Charles Montoya and authorize the City Attorney to execute the settlement agreement.
Items on the consent agenda are of a routine nature or have been previously studied by the City Council
at a work session. They are intended to be acted upon in one motion. Council members may pull items
from consent if they would like them considered separately.
a. QUARTERLY BUDGET TRANSFER
City Council will consider requests to approve quarterly budget transfers as summarized in the
attached Exhibit A, increase the award authority for the projects and authorize Finance and Budget
Department staff to take the steps necessary to execute the transfers. The Council will take
appropriate action.
b. LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
WESTERN AREA POWER ADMINISTRATION (WAPA)
City Council will consider a request to authorize a License Agreement with the Western Area Power
Administration (WAPA) to allow the installation of street, curb, sidewalk, handrail, electrical,
landscaping, irrigation, and storm drain (FACILITY) crossing beneath WAPA’s Liberty to Westwing
and Liberty to Rudd 230-kV Transmission Lines and authorize the Mayor or City Manager, City
Attorney and City Clerk to execute the necessary documents. The Council will take appropriate
action.
c. THIRD AMENDMENT TO THE LEASE AGREEMENT WITH BFI PEBBLE CREEK, LLC FOR THE
SOUTHWEST FAMILY ADVOCACY CENTER
City Council will consider a request to approve a Third Amendment to the Lease Agreement with BFI
Pebble Creek, LLC for the Southwest Family Advocacy Center, and authorize the Mayor or City
Manager, City Attorney and City Clerk to execute the necessary documents. The Council will take
appropriate action.
d. SETTLEMENT AND PAYMENT FOR THE CLAIM OF CHARLES MONTOYA
City Council will consider a request to approve a settlement in the amount of $250,000 in the matter of
Charles Montoya and authorize the City Attorney to execute the settlement agreement.
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6. REGULAR AGENDA
a. PUBLIC HEARING AND RESOLUTION 1026-0426 - CERRO VISTA MINOR GENERAL PLAN
AMENDMENT - APPLICATION PL-25-0217
City Council will hold a public hearing to consider a request to adopt Resolution 1026-0426, approving
a request by Carolyn Oberholtzer of Bergin, Frakes, Smalley and Oberholtzer for a minor General
Plan amendment for Cerro Vista, an approximately 10.1 net-acre site located at 12104 W. Van Buren
Street. If approved, the proposed minor General Plan amendment will change the subject property’s
General Plan 2030 Land Use Map Designation from High Density Residential to Medium/High Density
Residential and authorize the Mayor or City Manager, City Attorney and City Clerk to execute the
necessary documents. The Council will take appropriate action.
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b. PUBLIC HEARING AND ORDINANCE 2010-0426 - CERRO VISTA PLANNED AREA
DEVELOPMENT REZONING - APPLICATION PL-25-0218
City Council will hold a public hearing to consider a request to adopt Ordinance 2010-0426, approving
a request by Carolyn Oberholtzer of Bergin, Frakes, Smalley and Oberholtzer to rezone an
approximately 10.1 net-acre site located at 12104 W. Van Buren Street. If approved, the proposal
would change the zoning from R-4 Multi-Family Residential to Cerro Vista Planned Area Development
(PAD) with underlying R-3 Multi-Family Residential to facilitate the development of a 99-unit single-
story, condo-platted residential project with detached single-family homes and authorize the Mayor or
City Manager, City Attorney and City Clerk to execute the necessary documents. The Council will take
appropriate action.
c. PUBLIC HEARING AND ORDINANCE 2011-0426 - ROSILIAN VILLAS MAJOR PLANNED AREA
DEVELOPMENT AMENDMENT - PL-25-0250
City Council will hold a public hearing to consider a request to adopt Ordinance 2011-0426, approving
a request by Michelle Santoro of Gammage & Burnham for a major Planned Area Development
(PAD) amendment for Rosilian Villas, an approximately 24.89-net-acre site located south of the
southwest corner of Dysart Road and Van Buren Street. If approved, the request will amend the PAD,
formerly known as Avondale Townhomes on Dysart, to Rosilian Villas PAD with underlying zoning of
R-3 Multi-Family Residential to facilitate the development of a 291-unit duplex project and authorize
the Mayor or City Manager, City Attorney and City Clerk to execute the necessary documents. The
Council will take appropriate action.
d. PRESENTATION AND DISCUSSION OF THE CITY MANAGER'S RECOMMENDED BUDGET
City Council will receive a general overview of the City Manager's proposed budget for fiscal year
2027 (FY2027). This item is for discussion only.
e. FISCAL YEAR 2027 CONTRIBUTIONS ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
City Council will receive an update regarding the Contributions Assistance Program, including an
overview of eligibility requirements, funding levels, and evaluation criteria for Fiscal Year 2026-2027.
This item is for discussion and feedback only; no Council action will be taken.
f. TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMITTEE PRESENTATION
City Council will receive a presentation from the Police and Engineering Departments on the new
Traffic Safety Committee, including an overview of its initiatives for 2026. This is for presentation only.
a. PUBLIC HEARING AND RESOLUTION 1026-0426 - CERRO VISTA MINOR GENERAL PLAN
AMENDMENT - APPLICATION PL-25-0217
City Council will hold a public hearing to consider a request to adopt Resolution 1026-0426, approving
a request by Carolyn Oberholtzer of Bergin, Frakes, Smalley and Oberholtzer for a minor General
Plan amendment for Cerro Vista, an approximately 10.1 net-acre site located at 12104 W. Van Buren
Street. If approved, the proposed minor General Plan amendment will change the subject property’s
General Plan 2030 Land Use Map Designation from High Density Residential to Medium/High Density
Residential and authorize the Mayor or City Manager, City Attorney and City Clerk to execute the
necessary documents. The Council will take appropriate action.
Monday, April 20, 2026 - Page 3 of 4
b. PUBLIC HEARING AND ORDINANCE 2010-0426 - CERRO VISTA PLANNED AREA
DEVELOPMENT REZONING - APPLICATION PL-25-0218
City Council will hold a public hearing to consider a request to adopt Ordinance 2010-0426, approving
a request by Carolyn Oberholtzer of Bergin, Frakes, Smalley and Oberholtzer to rezone an
approximately 10.1 net-acre site located at 12104 W. Van Buren Street. If approved, the proposal
would change the zoning from R-4 Multi-Family Residential to Cerro Vista Planned Area Development
(PAD) with underlying R-3 Multi-Family Residential to facilitate the development of a 99-unit single-
story, condo-platted residential project with detached single-family homes and authorize the Mayor or
City Manager, City Attorney and City Clerk to execute the necessary documents. The Council will take
appropriate action.
c. PUBLIC HEARING AND ORDINANCE 2011-0426 - ROSILIAN VILLAS MAJOR PLANNED AREA
DEVELOPMENT AMENDMENT - PL-25-0250
City Council will hold a public hearing to consider a request to adopt Ordinance 2011-0426, approving
a request by Michelle Santoro of Gammage & Burnham for a major Planned Area Development
(PAD) amendment for Rosilian Villas, an approximately 24.89-net-acre site located south of the
southwest corner of Dysart Road and Van Buren Street. If approved, the request will amend the PAD,
formerly known as Avondale Townhomes on Dysart, to Rosilian Villas PAD with underlying zoning of
R-3 Multi-Family Residential to facilitate the development of a 291-unit duplex project and authorize
the Mayor or City Manager, City Attorney and City Clerk to execute the necessary documents. The
Council will take appropriate action.
d. PRESENTATION AND DISCUSSION OF THE CITY MANAGER'S RECOMMENDED BUDGET
City Council will receive a general overview of the City Manager's proposed budget for fiscal year
2027 (FY2027). This item is for discussion only.
e. FISCAL YEAR 2027 CONTRIBUTIONS ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
City Council will receive an update regarding the Contributions Assistance Program, including an
overview of eligibility requirements, funding levels, and evaluation criteria for Fiscal Year 2026-2027.
This item is for discussion and feedback only; no Council action will be taken.
f. TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMITTEE PRESENTATION
City Council will receive a presentation from the Police and Engineering Departments on the new
Traffic Safety Committee, including an overview of its initiatives for 2026. This is for presentation only.
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7. SUMMARY OF CURRENT EVENTS FROM MAYOR, VICE MAYOR, AND COUNCILMEMBERS
(5 minutes)
(5 minutes)
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2027 (FY2027). This item is for discussion only.
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8. ADJOURNMENT INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION
City Council will consider a request to adjourn the Regular Meeting and hold an Executive Session
pursuant to (1) Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 38-431.03 (A)(3) and (A)(4), discussion with the City Attorney or
attorneys for the City for legal advice concerning pending or contemplated litigation, or settlement
discussions and to instruct the City Attorney and attorneys for the City on such litigation or discussions for
the claims and matters of: (i) Ashley Bradley; (ii) Luis Perez v. City of Avondale, et al.; and (iii) Michael
Pullem v. City of Avondale; and (2) Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 38-431.03 (A)(1), discussion of the salary of the City
Manager.
Councilmembers of the City of Avondale will attend either in person or by telephone or video conference call. Individuals with special accessibility needs,
including sight or hearing impaired, large print, or interpreter, should contact the City Clerk at 623-333-1000 or TDD 623-333-0010 at least two business
days prior to the Council Meeting.
Los miembros del Concejo de la Ciudad de Avondale participaran ya sea en persona o por medio de llamada telefonica o por vídeo. Personas con
necesidades especiales de accesibilidad, incluyendo personas con impedimentos de vista u oido, o con necesidad de impresion grande o interprete,
deben comunicarse con la Secretaria de la Ciudad at 623-333-1000 o TDD 623-333-0010 cuando menos dos dias habiles antes de la junta del Concejo.
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City Council will consider a request to adjourn the Regular Meeting and hold an Executive Session
pursuant to (1) Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 38-431.03 (A)(3) and (A)(4), discussion with the City Attorney or
attorneys for the City for legal advice concerning pending or contemplated litigation, or settlement
discussions and to instruct the City Attorney and attorneys for the City on such litigation or discussions for
the claims and matters of: (i) Ashley Bradley; (ii) Luis Perez v. City of Avondale, et al.; and (iii) Michael
Pullem v. City of Avondale; and (2) Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 38-431.03 (A)(1), discussion of the salary of the City
Manager.
Councilmembers of the City of Avondale will attend either in person or by telephone or video conference call. Individuals with special accessibility needs,
including sight or hearing impaired, large print, or interpreter, should contact the City Clerk at 623-333-1000 or TDD 623-333-0010 at least two business
days prior to the Council Meeting.
Los miembros del Concejo de la Ciudad de Avondale participaran ya sea en persona o por medio de llamada telefonica o por vídeo. Personas con
necesidades especiales de accesibilidad, incluyendo personas con impedimentos de vista u oido, o con necesidad de impresion grande o interprete,
deben comunicarse con la Secretaria de la Ciudad at 623-333-1000 o TDD 623-333-0010 cuando menos dos dias habiles antes de la junta del Concejo.
Monday, April 20, 2026 - Page 4 of 4
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