| | | | | | | | Mayor Jason Beck | Palo Verde District Michael Finn Vice Mayor | Mesquite District Matt Bullock Mayor Pro Tem | Acacia District Jennifer Crawford | Ironwood District Rick Stokes | Pine District Denette Dunn | Willow District Jon Edwards |
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City Council Meeting Notice & Agenda | | Tuesday, January 27, 2026
Peoria Public Safety Administration Building Peoria Room 8351 W. Cinnabar Avenue Peoria, AZ 85345 |
A reception for the 2026 Peoria Young Artists will be held beginning at 5:30 PM in the Pine Room of City Hall. The Peoria City Council will be in attendance at the reception; no City business will be conducted. | |
| | | | | | | | | Executive Session Meeting | |
| | | | | | | | | 1 | R. | Authorization to Hold an Executive Session | |
| | | | | | | | | | | The City of Peoria Council may vote to hold an executive session for the purpose of discussions or consultations with designated representatives of the public body and/or legal counsel in order to consider its position and instruct its representatives regarding any matter listed on the agenda pursuant to A.R.S. 38-431.03(A). | |
| | | | | | | | | | | (a) | Discussion or consultation for legal advice concerning employment, assignment, appointment, promotion, or salaries of a public officer or appointee pertaining to the evaluation process and performance of the City Manager pursuant to A.R.S. 38-431.03(A)(1), A.R.S. 38-431.03(A)(2) and A.R.S. 38-431.03(A)(3). | | | | | | | | | | | | | (b) | Discussion or consultation for legal advice concerning the termination of existing employment agreement and initiation of a new agreement as Executive Consultant to the City Manager pursuant to A.R.S. 38-431.03(A)(1), A.R.S. 38-431.03(A)(2) and A.R.S. 38-431.03(A)(3). | | | | | | | | | | | | | (c) | Discussion or consultation for legal advice concerning employment, assignment, appointment, promotion, or salaries of a public officer or appointee pertaining to the contract of the incoming City Manager pursuant to A.R.S. 38-431.03(A)(1), A.R.S. 38-431.03(A)(2) and A.R.S. 38-431.03(A)(3). | | | | | | | | | | | | | (d) | Discussion or consultation for legal advice concerning district funds A.R.S. 38-431.03(A)(3). | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | Executive Session Convene immediately following Executive Session Meeting
Arizona Room, Public Safety Administration Building Under the provisions of A.R.S. 38-431.02 there will be a CLOSED EXECUTIVE SESSION.
Executive Session Agenda | |
| | | | | | | | | 2 | R. | An Executive Session pursuant to A.R.S. section 38-431.03(A)(3), 38-431.03(A)(4), 38-431.03(A)(5) and 38-431.03(A)(7) for the purpose of discussions or consultations with designated representatives of the public body and/or legal counsel in order to consider its position and instruct its representatives regarding: | |
| | | | | | | | | | | (a) | Discussion or consultation for legal advice concerning employment, assignment, appointment, promotion, or salaries of a public officer or appointee pertaining to the evaluation process and performance of the City Manager pursuant to A.R.S. 38-431.03(A)(1), A.R.S. 38-431.03(A)(2) and A.R.S. 38-431.03(A)(3). | | | | | | | | | | | | | (b) | Discussion or consultation for legal advice concerning the termination of existing employment agreement and initiation of a new agreement as Executive Consultant to the City Manager pursuant to A.R.S. 38-431.03(A)(1), A.R.S. 38-431.03(A)(2) and A.R.S. 38-431.03(A)(3). | | | | | | | | | | | | | (c) | Discussion or consultation for legal advice concerning employment, assignment, appointment, promotion, or salaries of a public officer or appointee pertaining to the contract of the incoming City Manager pursuant to A.R.S. 38-431.03(A)(1), A.R.S. 38-431.03(A)(2) and A.R.S. 38-431.03(A)(3). | | | | | | | | | | | | | (d) | Discussion or consultation for legal advice concerning district funds A.R.S. 38-431.03(A)(3). | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | The above-named Public Body of the City of Peoria, Arizona will convene into Executive Session pursuant to A.R.S. 38-431.03 for those items listed on the agenda. Only those persons who are:
- Members of the Public Body, or
- Officers of the City that are required to attend, or
- Those individuals whose presence is reasonably necessary for the Public Body to carry out its Executive Session responsibilities as determined by the City Attorney may be present during the Executive Session.
All persons who remain present during the Executive Session are reminded that the business conducted in Executive Session, including all discussion taking place herein, is confidential and may not be disclosed to any person, except as permitted by law. Arizona Open Meeting Act:
Arizona law requires that persons who are present in an executive session receive instruction regarding the confidentiality requirements of the Arizona Open Meetings Act. Minutes and discussions made during executive sessions are confidential and may not be disclosed to any party, except:
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Appointees or employees who were subject of discussion under the personnel item
subsection of the Open Meetings Act,
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County Attorney or Attorney General pursuant to an investigation of a violation of the Open Meetings Act, and
- Arizona Auditor General in connection with an audit authorized by law.
Any person who violates or who knowingly aids, agrees to aid, or attempts to aid another person in violating the Arizona Open Meetings Law may be punished by fine of up to $500.00 per violation and/or by removal from public office. | |
| | | | | | | | | Invocation Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call Final Call to Submit Speaker Request Forms If you wish to address the City Council, please complete a Speaker Request Form and submit it to the podium prior to the start of the regular agenda. NOTE: The City Council may go into Executive Session at any time during this meeting pursuant to A.R.S. 38-431.03(A)(2) for the purpose of discussion or consideration of records exempt by law from public inspection, including the receipt and discussion of information or testimony that is specifically required to be maintained confidential by state or federal law, and pursuant to A.R.S. 38-431.03(A)(3) for the purpose of discussion or consultation for legal advice with the attorney or attorneys of the public body. | |
| | | | | | | | | CONSENT AGENDA: All items listed on the Consent Agenda are considered to be routine or have been previously reviewed and/or discussed by the City Council and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items. If the Presiding Officer receives a timely notice of a request for removal, an item may be removed from the Consent Agenda for consideration on the Regular Agenda.
Consent | |
| | | | | | | | | 4 | C. | Minutes | | | | | | | | | | Discussion and possible action to approve the January 13, 2026 Council meeting minutes. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 5 | C. | Executive Consultant to the City Manager | | | | | | | | | | Discussion and possible action to approve the termination of the existing employment agreement and initiation of a separation agreement with the outgoing City Manager.
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 6 | C. | Call and Notice of Election for the 2026 Primary and General Election | | | | | | | | | | Discussion and possible action to approve RES. 2026-15 (a) calling a nonpartisan candidate Primary Election on August 4, 2026, unless otherwise amended by the Arizona State Legislature; and if necessary, a nonpartisan candidate General Election on November 3, 2026; and (b) authorizing staff to add additional issues to the general election ballot as directed by Council.
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 7 | C. | State of Arizona General Appropriation Act of Fiscal Year 2025/2026 Senate Bill 1735 | | | | | | | | | | Discussion and possible action to accept funding in the amount of $300,000 in State funds via Senate Bill 1735 for the purpose of supporting the Varney Park Improvement Project. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 8 | C. | Maintenance Improvement District No. 1310, Vistancia Village D South Parcel D-20 | | | | | | | | | | Discussion and possible action to approve the Petition for Formation, adopt RES. 2026-05 Intention and ordering the formation of proposed Maintenance Improvement District No. 1310, Vistancia Village D South Parcel D-20, located at El Mirage Road and Westward Skies Drive; and adopt RES. 2026-06 ordering the improvements within the proposed Maintenance Improvement District and declaring an emergency. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 9 | C. | Maintenance Improvement District No. 1300, Mystic A-3, El Mirage Road and Forest Pleasant Place | | | | | | | | | | Discussion and possible action to approve the Petition for Formation, adopt RES. 2026-07 Intention and ordering the formation of proposed Maintenance Improvement District No. 1300, Mystic A-3, located at El Mirage Road and Forest Pleasant Place; and adopt RES. 2026-08 ordering the improvements within the proposed Maintenance Improvement District and declaring an emergency. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 10 | C. | Street Light Improvement District No. 1195, Mystic A-3, El Mirage Road and Forest Pleasant Place | | | | | | | | | | Discussion and possible action to approve the Petition for Formation and adopt RES. 2026-09 intention and ordering the formation of proposed Street Light Improvement District No. 1195, Mystic A-3, located at El Mirage Road & Forest Pleasant Place; and adopt RES. 2026-10 ordering the improvements within the proposed Street Light Improvement District and declaring an emergency. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 11 | C. | Deeds and Easements, Various Locations | | | | | | | | | | Discussion and possible action to adopt RES. 2026-11 accepting Deeds and Easements for various Real Property interests acquired by the City. The deeds and easements have been recorded by the Maricopa County Recorder’s Office and this process will formally accept them into the system.
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 12 | C. | Designate Roadways, Establish Rights-of-Way, Various Locations | | | | | | | | | | Discussion and possible action to adopt RES. 2026-12 designating various Real Properties to be used as City roadways and authorize the establishment of Public Rights of Way to be opened and maintained by the City as a Public Street. The deeds and easements have been recorded by the Maricopa County Recorder’s Office and this process will formally incorporate them into the system. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 13 | C. | Off-Track Wagering License, Turf Paradise, 8411 North 107th Avenue. | | | | | | | | | | Discussion and possible action to recommend approval to the Arizona Racing Commission for:
An Off-Track Wagering License for Turf Paradise to telecast at Peoria Pines Golf and Restaurant, located at 8411 North 107th Avenue. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 14 | C. | Liquor License Application Various Locations | | | | | | | | | | Discussion and possible action to recommend approval to the State Liquor Board for:
(a) a New Wine and Beer (Series 10) Liquor License for R & R Supermarket, located at 7934 W. Thunderbird Road, Rohan Pasricha, Applicant, LL#25-011378.
(b) a New Restaurant (Series 12) Liquor License for Crust Simple Italian, located at 25201 N. Westwing Parkway, Jared M. Repinski, Applicant, LL#25-011415.
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| | | | | | | | | 15 | R. | Fiscal Year 2025 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report and Auditor Communications | | | | | | | | | | Discussion and possible action to receive and accept the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report and Auditor Communications for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2025. | | | | | | | | | | | 16 | R. | Rezone, Valeo, Lone Mountain and 135th Avenue (Z25-04) | | | | | | | | | | Discussion and possible action to concur with the Planning and Zoning Commission's recommendation to adopt ORD 2026-02, to rezone approximately 280-acres from Suburban Ranch (SR-43) to Planned Area Development (PAD) to facilitate the development of up to 655 single-family residential lots. The site is generally located south of Lone Mountain Road and the 135th Avenue alignment.
| | | | | | | | | | | 17 | R. | Minor General Plan Amendment, Travesio, 95th Avenue and Happy Valley Road | | | | | | | | | | Discussion and possible action to concur with the Planning and Zoning Commission's recommendation to adopt RES 2026-13, amending the General Plan Land Use designation for 8.9 acres from Mixed-Use Neighborhood Village (12-20 dwelling units per acre) to Traditional Residential (2-5 dwelling units per acre). The proposed change is within a portion of the overall 56.1-acre site. The site is located at the northwest corner of 95th Avenue and Happy Valley Road. | | | | | | | | | | | 18 | R. | Rezone, Travesio, 95th Avenue and Happy Valley Road | | | | | | | | | | Discussion and possible action to concur with the Planning and Zoning Commission's recommendation to adopt ORD. 2026-03, a rezone of approximately 56.1 acres from Suburban Ranch 43 (SR-43) to the Travesio Planned Area Development (PAD) district to facilitate the development of up to a 139-lot single-family residential subdivision. The site is located at the northwest corner of 95th Avenue and Happy Valley Road. | | | | | | | | | | | 19 | R. | City Manager Appointment | | | | | | | | | | Discussion and possible action to adopt RES. 2026-14 appointing a new City Manager for the City of Peoria, Arizona, and approving the associated employment agreement, effective March 2, 2026. | | | | | | | | | |
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| | | | | | | | | Call To The Public (Non-Agenda Items) The City Council is not authorized by state law to discuss among its members or take action on any issue raised by public comment until a later meeting. | |
| | | | | | | | | NOTE: Documentation (if any) for items listed on the Agenda is available for public inspection, a minimum of 24 hours prior to the Council Meeting, at any time during regular business hours in the Office of the City Clerk, 8401 W. Monroe Street, Room 150, Peoria, AZ 85345. Accommodations for Individuals with Disabilities: Alternative format materials, sign language interpretation and assistive listening devices are available upon 72 hours advance notice through the Office of the City Clerk, 8401 West Monroe Street, Peoria, Arizona 85345 - Phone: (623) 773-7340 or FAX (623) 773-7304. To the extent possible, additional reasonable accommodations will be made available within the time constraints of the request. The City has a TDD line where accommodations may be requested at: (623) 773-7221. Public Notice
In addition to the City Council members noted above, one or more members of the City of Peoria Boards and Commissions may be present to observe the City Council meeting as noticed on this agenda.
City Council Meetings can be viewed live on Channel 11 (Cox Cable) and are available for viewing on demand at https://www.peoriaaz.gov/government/mayor-and-city-council/city-council-videos City Manager Henry Darwin | City Clerk Agnes Goodwine |
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