City of Surprise · Meeting 4703 complete
2026-09-15 · Regular City Council Meeting
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Regular City Council Meeting
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A. Call To Order
Any prayer or invocation that may be offered before the start of the Regular Council Meeting is a
voluntary offering by a private resident of Surprise; has not been previously reviewed or approved
by City Council or City staff; should not be considered an endorsement of any particular religion
by the City or its officials, as the beliefs, viewpoint, and content are personal to the speaker; and
no participation by any person in attendance is required. A list of volunteers is maintained by the
office of the City Clerk and interested persons should contact the Clerk’s Office for further
information.
Any prayer or invocation that may be offered before the start of the Regular Council Meeting is a
voluntary offering by a private resident of Surprise; has not been previously reviewed or approved
by City Council or City staff; should not be considered an endorsement of any particular religion
by the City or its officials, as the beliefs, viewpoint, and content are personal to the speaker; and
no participation by any person in attendance is required. A list of volunteers is maintained by the
office of the City Clerk and interested persons should contact the Clerk’s Office for further
information.
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C. Pledge of Allegiance
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D. Proclamation and Community Acknowledgements
Mayoral Proclamation: Constitution Week
Mayoral Proclamation: Constitution Week
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E. City Manager Report
The City Manager may present a brief summary of current events, including recognition of
Council will not discuss or take action on any matter within the City Manager Report.
The City Manager may present a brief summary of current events, including recognition of
Council will not discuss or take action on any matter within the City Manager Report.
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F. City Clerk Report
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G. Regular City Council Meeting Agenda
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CONSENT AGENDA:
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Citywide
Consideration and action to approve the minutes of the
August 25, 2026, City Council Retreat and the
September 1, 2026, Regular City Council Meeting.
Kristi Passarelli
City Clerk
Consideration and action to approve the minutes of the
August 25, 2026, City Council Retreat and the
September 1, 2026, Regular City Council Meeting.
Kristi Passarelli
City Clerk
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Citywide
Consideration and action to approve the 2027 City
Council Meeting Schedule.
Kristi Passarelli
City Clerk
Consideration and action to approve the 2027 City
Council Meeting Schedule.
Kristi Passarelli
City Clerk
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Citywide
Consideration and action pertaining to acceptance of a
pass-through grant from the Gila River Indian Community
and approval of a Fiscal Year 2027 budget amendment
moving budget in the amount of $40,000; Resolution
2026-130.
Seth Dyson
Human Svcs and
Comm Vitality
Consideration and action pertaining to acceptance of a
pass-through grant from the Gila River Indian Community
and approval of a Fiscal Year 2027 budget amendment
moving budget in the amount of $40,000; Resolution
2026-130.
Seth Dyson
Human Svcs and
Comm Vitality
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Citywide
Consideration and action pertaining to acceptance of a
pass-through grant from the Gila River Indian Community
and approval of a Fiscal Year 2027 budget amendment
moving budget in the amount of $4,000; Resolution
2026-132.
Seth Dyson
Human Svcs and
Comm Vitality
Consideration and action pertaining to acceptance of a
pass-through grant from the Gila River Indian Community
and approval of a Fiscal Year 2027 budget amendment
moving budget in the amount of $4,000; Resolution
2026-132.
Seth Dyson
Human Svcs and
Comm Vitality
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Citywide
Consideration and action pertaining to authorizing
acceptance of two (2) grant awards from the Arizona
Department of Homeland Security (AZDOHS) and
approval of a Fiscal Year 2027 budget amendment
Evan Becher
Police
moving budget in the amount of $12,000 to Project
G31233 and $6,000 to Project G31228; Resolution 2026-
Consideration and action pertaining to authorizing
acceptance of two (2) grant awards from the Arizona
Department of Homeland Security (AZDOHS) and
approval of a Fiscal Year 2027 budget amendment
Evan Becher
Police
moving budget in the amount of $12,000 to Project
G31233 and $6,000 to Project G31228; Resolution 2026-
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REGULAR AGENDA ITEM - PUBLIC HEARING:
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District 1
Consideration and action regarding a Comprehensive
Sign Program (CSP) Amendment for the Asante Trails
development on a site generally located on the
southwest corner of 163rd Avenue and Pat Tillman
Boulevard. Case FS25-1042
Leslie Carnie
Community
Development
Consideration and action regarding a Comprehensive
Sign Program (CSP) Amendment for the Asante Trails
development on a site generally located on the
southwest corner of 163rd Avenue and Pat Tillman
Boulevard. Case FS25-1042
Leslie Carnie
Community
Development
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District 1
Consideration and action pertaining to a Minor General
Plan Amendment of approximately 7.52 acres from
Neighborhood Character Area to Commerce and Office
Character Area for property generally located near the
southeast corner of Happy Valley Road and 157th
Avenue. Case FS25-1081. Resolution 2026-127.
Chris Sexton
Community
Development
Consideration and action pertaining to a Minor General
Plan Amendment of approximately 7.52 acres from
Neighborhood Character Area to Commerce and Office
Character Area for property generally located near the
southeast corner of Happy Valley Road and 157th
Avenue. Case FS25-1081. Resolution 2026-127.
Chris Sexton
Community
Development
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District 1
Consideration and action pertaining to a Rezone of
approximately 7.52 acres from Rural Residential (RR) to
Regional Commercial (C-3) with a Planned Unit
Development (PUD) overlay for property generally
located near the southeast corner of Happy Valley Road
and 157th Avenue. Case FS25-1081. Ordinance 2026-
Consideration and action pertaining to a Rezone of
approximately 7.52 acres from Rural Residential (RR) to
Regional Commercial (C-3) with a Planned Unit
Development (PUD) overlay for property generally
located near the southeast corner of Happy Valley Road
and 157th Avenue. Case FS25-1081. Ordinance 2026-
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Chris Sexton
Community
Development
Community
Development
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REGULAR AGENDA ITEM - NON-PUBLIC HEARING:
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District 6
Consideration and action pertaining to a
recommendation to the Arizona Department of Liquor
Licenses and Control (DLLC) on Application No. 406712,
requested by Howard Everette Magee, for Carioca Shell
#7 located at 13935 W Cactus Rd, Surprise, AZ 85379
for a new Series 10 Liquor License.
Kristi Passarelli
City Clerk
Consideration and action pertaining to a
recommendation to the Arizona Department of Liquor
Licenses and Control (DLLC) on Application No. 406712,
requested by Howard Everette Magee, for Carioca Shell
#7 located at 13935 W Cactus Rd, Surprise, AZ 85379
for a new Series 10 Liquor License.
Kristi Passarelli
City Clerk
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District 1
Consideration and action authorizing the Mayor and
Council to accept the First Amendment to the Willow
Trails Water Agreement. Resolution 2026-104.
Michael Boule
Water Resource
Management
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Call To The Public
INSTRUCTIONS:
In order to address the City Council, you will need to fill out a Public Comment Form available at the
entrance, and turn it in to the City Clerk before the meeting begins.
You may also fill out the Public Comment Form online. If submitting the online form the City Clerk
must receive the request at least one hour before the meeting start time.
Council only on issues within the jurisdiction of the City Council. At the conclusion of the open call,
City Council may respond to criticism, may ask staff to review the matter or may ask that the matter be
put on a future agenda.
Councilmembers may not discuss or respond to matters raised during the call to the public that are
not specifically identified on the agenda.
Each speaker shall be limited to three (3) minutes per item. If several speakers desire to speak
regarding a single topic, the Chair may limit the number of speakers or the time given to each group.
A maximum time of 30 minutes will be given per topic. However, an equal amount of time will be given
to each side of an issue.
I.
Other Business and Future Agenda Items
J.
City Council Reports
K.
Consideration and action authorizing the Mayor and
Council to accept the First Amendment to the Willow
Trails Water Agreement. Resolution 2026-104.
Michael Boule
Water Resource
Management
H.
Call To The Public
INSTRUCTIONS:
In order to address the City Council, you will need to fill out a Public Comment Form available at the
entrance, and turn it in to the City Clerk before the meeting begins.
You may also fill out the Public Comment Form online. If submitting the online form the City Clerk
must receive the request at least one hour before the meeting start time.
Council only on issues within the jurisdiction of the City Council. At the conclusion of the open call,
City Council may respond to criticism, may ask staff to review the matter or may ask that the matter be
put on a future agenda.
Councilmembers may not discuss or respond to matters raised during the call to the public that are
not specifically identified on the agenda.
Each speaker shall be limited to three (3) minutes per item. If several speakers desire to speak
regarding a single topic, the Chair may limit the number of speakers or the time given to each group.
A maximum time of 30 minutes will be given per topic. However, an equal amount of time will be given
to each side of an issue.
I.
Other Business and Future Agenda Items
J.
City Council Reports
K.
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Executive Session
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