Regular Council Meeting

CITY OF BUCKEYE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 16, 2025 MINUTES City Council Chambers 530 East Monroe Avenue Buckeye, AZ 85326 6:00 p.m. Pursuant to A.R.S. § 38-431.03(A)(3) the Council may, by majority vote, recess or adjourn to executive session at one or more times during the meeting, as needed to confer with the City Attorney for legal advice regarding any item listed on this agenda. 1. Call to Order/Invocation/Pledge of Allegiance/Roll Call Mayor Orsborn called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.; Councilmember Youngker led the invocation; Boy Scout Troup 448 led the Pledge of Allegiance. Members Present: Councilmember Youngker, Councilmember Berry, Councilmember Goodman, Councilmember HagEstad, Councilmember Beard, and Mayor Orsborn. Members Absent: Vice Mayor Heustis. Departments Present: City Manager Doug Sandstrom, Deputy City Manager Dave Roderique, Deputy City Manager Javier Setovich, Interim Deputy City Manager Cindy Camarata, City Attorney Scott McCoy, City Clerk Lucinda Aja, Water Resources Director Terry Lowe, Community Services Deputy Director Kelby Mieras, Director of Communications Annie DeChance, Information Technology Director Greg Platacz, Development Services Director Brian Craig, Project Management Office Director James Shano, Fire Chief Jake Rhoades, Airport Director Scott Gray, Public Works Director Amy Murray, Interim Human Resources Director Kerry Sheward. 2. Comments from the Public – None. 3. Awards/Presentations/Proclamations 3.A Mayor Orsborn proclaimed the City of Buckeye a Dementia Friendly Community. 4. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS / NEW BUSINESS Approval of items on the Consent Agenda - All items with an (*) are considered to be routine matters and will be enacted by one motion and vote of the City Council. A motion was made by Councilmember Goodman and seconded by Councilmember Youngker to approve Items *4.A, *4.B, *4.C, *4.D, *4.E, *4.F, *4.G, *4.H, *4.I, *4.J, *4.K, *4.L, *4.M, *4.N, *4.O, *4.P, *4.Q, *4.R, *4.S, *4.T, *4.U, *4.V, *4.W, *4.X, *4.Y, *4.Z, and *4.AA. Motion passed unanimously. *4.A Council to take action to approve the receipt of $161,421 in Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) funding and $4,248 in Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) grant awards to the City of Buckeye for September 16, 2025 Regular Council Meeting Minutes  the design of Runway 17-35, Taxiway A and Connectors Electrical Upgrades; and authorize the City Manager and the Aviation Director to execute all grant awards and design contract awards relating to the grants on behalf of the City of Buckeye. Staff Liaison: Scott Lowe, Aviation Assets Director Council approved the receipt of $161,421 in Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) funding and $4,248 in Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) grant awards to the City of Buckeye for the design of Runway 17-35, Taxiway A and Connectors Electrical Upgrades; and authorize the City Manager and the Aviation Director to execute all grant awards and design contract awards relating to the grants on behalf of the City of Buckeye. *4.B Council to take action to ratify and approve the request for extension of the Airport Property Lease Agreement between the City of Buckeye, an Arizona municipal corporation, Skydive Buckeye, LLC, an Arizona limited liability company and Desert Petroleum, LLC, an Arizona limited liability company; and authorize the City Manager to extend the term of the Lease Agreement, from November 1, 2024, through October 31, 2026. Staff Liaison: Scott Gray, Airport Director Council ratified and approved the request for extension of the Airport Property Lease Agreement between the City of Buckeye, an Arizona municipal corporation, Skydive Buckeye, LLC, an Arizona limited liability company and Desert Petroleum, LLC, an Arizona limited liability company; and authorize the City Manager to extend the term of the Lease Agreement, from November 1, 2024, through October 31, 2026. *4.C Council to take action on Change Order No. 2 to the Cooperative Contract Purchase Addendum (CCPA) (Contract No. 2025006) between the City of Buckeye, an Arizona municipal corporation, and Century Graphics Inc., an Arizona corporation for printing services; and authorize the City Manager to execute and deliver said Change Order on behalf of the City of Buckeye. Staff Liaison: Kelby Mieras, Community Services Deputy Director Council approved Change Order No. 2 to the Cooperative Contract Purchase Addendum (CCPA) (Contract No. 2025006) between the City of Buckeye, an Arizona municipal corporation, and Century Graphics Inc., an Arizona corporation for printing services; and authorize the City Manager to execute and deliver said Change Order on behalf of the City of Buckeye. *4.D Council to take action on Change Order No. 2 to the Cooperative Contract Purchasing Addendum (CCPA) (Contract No. 2025066) between the City of Buckeye, an Arizona municipal corporation, and Balzic Enterprises LLC, an Arizona limited liability company, for youth and adult sports program t-shirts and jerseys, Kids Base program shirts and other Community Services Department (CSD) program apparel; and authorize the City Manager to execute and deliver said Change Order on behalf of the City of Buckeye. Staff Liaison: Kelby Mieras, Community Services Deputy Director Council approved on Change Order No. 2 to the Cooperative Contract Purchasing Addendum (CCPA) (Contract No. 2025066) between the City of Buckeye, an Arizona municipal corporation, and Balzic Enterprises LLC, an Arizona limited liability company, for youth and adult sports program t-shirts and jerseys, Kids Base program shirts and other Community Services Department (CSD) program apparel; and authorize the City Manager to execute and deliver said Change Order on behalf of the City of Buckeye. September 16, 2025 Regular Council Meeting Minutes *4.E Council to take action on the Cooperative Contract Purchase Addendum (CCPA) (Contract No. 32600054) between the City of Buckeye, an Arizona municipal corporation, and Dave Bang Associates Inc., an Arizona corporation, for the Kell Park playground replacement; and authorize the City Manager to execute and deliver said Contract on behalf of the City of Buckeye. Staff Liaison: Kelby Mieras, Community Services Deputy Director Council approved the Cooperative Contract Purchase Addendum (CCPA) (Contract No. 32600054) between the City of Buckeye, an Arizona municipal corporation, and Dave Bang Associates Inc., an Arizona corporation, for the Kell Park playground replacement; and authorize the City Manager to execute and deliver said Contract on behalf of the City of Buckeye. *4.F Council to take action on the Contracts for Materials and Services (Contract Nos. 32600009 and 32600010) between the City of Buckeye, an Arizona municipal corporation, and Bright Event Rentals, LLC, a California limited liability company, and KKH Rentals Inc., DBA National Structures Events and Services, a Texas corporation, for special event contractual services; and authorize the City Manager to execute and deliver said Contracts on behalf of the City of Buckeye. Staff Liaison: Kelby Mieras, Community Services Deputy Director Council approved the Contracts for Materials and Services (Contract Nos. 32600009 and 32600010) between the City of Buckeye, an Arizona municipal corporation, and Bright Event Rentals, LLC, a California limited liability company, and KKH Rentals Inc., DBA National Structures Events and Services, a Texas corporation, for special event contractual services; and authorize the City Manager to execute and deliver said Contracts on behalf of the City of Buckeye. *4.G Council to take action on Change Order No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement (Contract No. 32600026) between the City of Buckeye, an Arizona municipal corporation, and Shums Coda Associates, Inc., a California corporation, related to RFQ 32500045 Plan Check Review, Inspection, and Training Services; and authorize the City Manager to execute and deliver said Change Order on behalf of the City of Buckeye. Staff Liaison: Brian Craig, Development Services Director Council approved Change Order No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement (Contract No. 32600026) between the City of Buckeye, an Arizona municipal corporation, and Shums Coda Associates, Inc., a California corporation, related to RFQ 32500045 Plan Check Review, Inspection, and Training Services; and authorize the City Manager to execute and deliver said Change Order on behalf of the City of Buckeye. *4.H Council to take action on a Minor Subdivision titled "Sidney Village" located at the southeast corner of Yuma Road and Apache Road. Staff Liaison: Mandy Woods, Principal Planner Council approved a Minor Subdivision titled "Sidney Village" located at the southeast corner of Yuma Road and Apache Road. *4.I Council to take action on a final plat titled "Ventana Ranch South - Phase 2A" located at the northeast corner of Southern Avenue and Watson Road. Staff Liaison: Mandy Woods, Principal Planner Council approved a final plat titled "Ventana Ranch South - Phase 2A" located at the northeast corner of Southern Avenue and Watson Road. September 16, 2025 Regular Council Meeting Minutes *4.J Council to take action on a final plat titled "Ventana Ranch South - Phase 2B" located at the northeast corner of Southern Avenue and Watson Road. Staff Liaison: Mandy Woods, Principal Planner Council approved a final plat titled "Ventana Ranch South - Phase 2B" located at the northeast corner of Southern Avenue and Watson Road. *4.K Council to take action on the approval, acceptance, and execution of the Grant Agreement Regarding Fentanyl Prosecution, Diversion and Testing in the amount of $127,011.19 between the State of Arizona Department of Public Safety and the City of Buckeye through the Police Department, to support the acquisition of a Fentanyl sensing, lifesaving robot for the Buckeye Police Department, with no required match from the City of Buckeye; to authorize the City Manager to execute and deliver the grant Agreement; and authorize the Mayor, the City Manager, the City Attorney, and the City Clerk to take the steps necessary to carry out the purpose of the grant Agreement on behalf of the City of Buckeye. Staff Liaison: Rob Roach, Grant Program Manager Council approved the acceptance and execution of the Grant Agreement Regarding Fentanyl Prosecution, Diversion and Testing in the amount of $127,011.19 between the State of Arizona Department of Public Safety and the City of Buckeye through the Police Department, to support the acquisition of a Fentanyl sensing, lifesaving robot for the Buckeye Police Department, with no required match from the City of Buckeye; to authorize the City Manager to execute and deliver the grant Agreement; and authorize the Mayor, the City Manager, the City Attorney, and the City Clerk to take the steps necessary to carry out the purpose of the grant Agreement on behalf of the City of Buckeye. *4.L Council to take action to ratify and approve the submission of a grant application for the Fiscal Year 2025 School Violence Prevention Program Grant through the US Department of Justice, Office of Community Oriented Policing Services for the acquisition and installation of surveillance equipment and ballistic window film at school campuses within the Buckeye Elementary School District, to support a full-time Criminal Intelligence Analyst to monitor the surveillance equipment, and acquisition of ballistic foldable shields for School Resource Officer (SRO) Protection, in the total amount of $662,461.59, constituting $496,846.19 in grant funding, with a City of Buckeye matching requirement of $165,615.40 over a three-year period; and authorize the Mayor, City Manager, City Attorney, and City Clerk to take the steps necessary to submit the grant application on behalf of the City of Buckeye. Staff Liaison: Rob Roach, Grant Program Manager Council ratified and approved the submission of a grant application for the Fiscal Year 2025 School Violence Prevention Program Grant through the US Department of Justice, Office of Community Oriented Policing Services for the acquisition and installation of surveillance equipment and ballistic window film at school campuses within the Buckeye Elementary School District, to support a full-time Criminal Intelligence Analyst to monitor the surveillance equipment, and acquisition of ballistic foldable shields for School Resource Officer (SRO) Protection, in the total amount of $662,461.59, constituting $496,846.19 in grant funding, with a City of Buckeye matching requirement of $165,615.40 over a three-year period; and authorize the Mayor, City Manager, City Attorney, and City Clerk to take the steps necessary to submit the grant application on behalf of the City of Buckeye. *4.M Council to take action to approve and accept the grant award for the Arterial Widening Grant Program from the Maricopa Association of Governments (MAG), in the total amount of $9,484,620.00, consisting of $6,639,234.00 reimbursable from MAG and a required match from the City of Buckeye in the amount of $2,845,386.00; and authorize September 16, 2025 Regular Council Meeting Minutes  and direct the Mayor, City Manager, City Attorney, and City Clerk to carry out the purpose and intent of the grant award. Staff Liaison: Rob Roach, Grant Program Manager Council approved and accepted the grant award for the Arterial Widening Grant Program from the Maricopa Association of Governments (MAG), in the total amount of $9,484,620.00, consisting of $6,639,234.00 reimbursable from MAG and a required match from the City of Buckeye in the amount of $2,845,386.00; and authorize and direct the Mayor, City Manager, City Attorney, and City Clerk to carry out the purpose and intent of the grant award. *4.N Council to take action to ratify and approve the submission of the Fiscal Year 2024 Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) Grant application for the hiring of 15 full-time Buckeye Fire-Medical-Rescue Department firefighters to staff the new Victory Fire Station 709, in the total amount of $ 4,777,253.55, constituting $2,945,973.00 in grant funds, with a City of Buckeye matching requirement of $1,831,280.55, over a three-year period from the date of a fully-executed grant agreement; and authorize the Mayor, the City Manager, the City Attorney, and the City Clerk to take the steps necessary to submit the Grant application on behalf of the City of Buckeye. Staff Liaison: Rob Roach, Grant Program Manager Council ratified and approved the submission of the Fiscal Year 2024 Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) Grant application for the hiring of 15 full-time Buckeye Fire-Medical-Rescue Department firefighters to staff the new Victory Fire Station 709, in the total amount of $ 4,777,253.55, constituting $2,945,973.00 in grant funds, with a City of Buckeye matching requirement of $1,831,280.55, over a three-year period from the date of a fully-executed grant agreement; and authorize the Mayor, the City Manager, the City Attorney, and the City Clerk to take the steps necessary to submit the Grant application on behalf of the City of Buckeye. *4.O Council to take action to ratify and approve the submission of the Fiscal Year 2024 Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Fire Prevention and Safety (FP&S) Grant application for the acquisition and installation of 300 locking fire department connection caps and 60 locking standpipe caps in the total amount of $187,911.60, constituting $178,963.42 from FEMA/FP&S and a City of Buckeye matching requirement of $8,948.18 over a one-year period from the date of a fully executed grant agreement; and authorize the Mayor, the City Manager, the City Attorney, and the City Clerk to take the steps necessary to submit the FEMA/FP&S Grant application on behalf of the City of Buckeye. Staff Liaison: Rob Roach, Grant Program Manager Council ratified and approved the submission of the Fiscal Year 2024 Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Fire Prevention and Safety (FP&S) Grant application for the acquisition and installation of 300 locking fire department connection caps and 60 locking standpipe caps in the total amount of $187,911.60, constituting $178,963.42 from FEMA/FP&S and a City of Buckeye matching requirement of $8,948.18 over a one-year period from the date of a fully executed grant agreement; and authorize the Mayor, the City Manager, the City Attorney, and the City Clerk to take the steps necessary to submit the FEMA/FP&S Grant application on behalf of the City of Buckeye. *4.P Council to take action to ratify and approve the submission of a $445,988.81 grant application for the Fiscal Year 2026 Local Border Support Fund through the Arizona Department of Public Safety to support the first-year salary and employee-related expenses of a detective, a new vehicle for the detective, and the acquisition of a September 16, 2025 Regular Council Meeting Minutes  quadruped fentanyl sensing robot, in the amount of $445,988.81 over a one-year period from the date of a fully executed grant agreement, with no City of Buckeye matching requirement, said grant to fund the remaining cost of the quadruped robot that was partially funded under the Fiscal Year 2026 Fentanyl Diversion, Prosecution, and Testing grant through the Arizona Department of Public Safety ($127,011.19); and authorize the Mayor, the City Manager, the City Attorney, and the City Clerk to take the steps necessary to submit the Grant application on behalf of the City of Buckeye. Staff Liaison: Rob Roach, Grant Program Manager Council ratified and approved the submission of a $445,988.81 grant application for the Fiscal Year 2026 Local Border Support Fund through the Arizona Department of Public Safety to support the first- year salary and employee-related expenses of a detective, a new vehicle for the detective, and the acquisition of a quadruped fentanyl sensing robot, in the amount of $445,988.81 over a one-year period from the date of a fully executed grant agreement, with no City of Buckeye matching requirement, said grant to fund the remaining cost of the quadruped robot that was partially funded under the Fiscal Year 2026 Fentanyl Diversion, Prosecution, and Testing grant through the Arizona Department of Public Safety ($127,011.19); and authorize the Mayor, the City Manager, the City Attorney, and the City Clerk to take the steps necessary to submit the Grant application on behalf of the City of Buckeye. *4.Q Council to take action to ratify and approve the submission of a $930,068.00 grant application for the Fiscal Year 2025 Community Oriented Policing Services Grant through the Department of Justice for the hiring of new career law enforcement officers dedicated to creating a human trafficking, domestic violence, and sexual assault team to increase common sense community policing capacity, in the amount of $500,000.00, with a City of Buckeye matching requirement of $430,068.00 over a three-year period from the date of a fully executed grant agreement; and authorize the Mayor, the City Manager, the City Attorney, and the City Clerk to take the steps necessary in connection with the submission of the Grant application on behalf of the City of Buckeye. Staff Liaison: Rob Roach, Grant Program Manager Council ratified and approved the submission of a $930,068.00 grant application for the Fiscal Year 2025 Community Oriented Policing Services Grant through the Department of Justice for the hiring of new career law enforcement officers dedicated to creating a human trafficking, domestic violence, and sexual assault team to increase common sense community policing capacity, in the amount of $500,000.00, with a City of Buckeye matching requirement of $430,068.00 over a three-year period from the date of a fully executed grant agreement; and authorize the Mayor, the City Manager, the City Attorney, and the City Clerk to take the steps necessary in connection with the submission of the Grant application on behalf of the City of Buckeye. *4.R Council to take action to approve the New National Opioids Secondary Manufacturers Settlements, to ratify and approve the execution of the Combined Participation Form on behalf of the City and authorizing the City to participate in the Secondary Manufacturers Settlements; and authorize the Mayor, City Manager, City Attorney, and City Clerk to take the steps necessary to carry out the terms of the Secondary Manufacturers Settlements on behalf of the City of Buckeye. Staff Liaison: Rob Roach, Grant Program Manager Council approved the New National Opioids Secondary Manufacturers Settlements, to ratify and approve the execution of the Combined Participation Form on behalf of the City and authorizing the City to participate in the Secondary Manufacturers Settlements; and authorize the Mayor, City Manager, City Attorney, and City Clerk to take the steps necessary to carry out the terms of the Secondary Manufacturers Settlements on behalf of the City of Buckeye. September 16, 2025 Regular Council Meeting Minutes *4.S Council to take action on the Non-Profit Community Funding sub-committee's recommendations to award funds to various non-profits that serve City of Buckeye residents. Staff Liaison: Christine Grundy, Assistant to the Mayor Council approved the Non-Profit Community Funding sub-committee's recommendations to award funds to various non-profits that serve City of Buckeye residents. *4.T Council to take action on Resolution No. 65-25 approving the Transit Services Amendment between the City of Buckeye and the Regional Public Transportation Authority dba Valley Metro (Contract #109-75-2026-05-00), for the changes to the fixed route bus service costs; and authorizing the City Manager to execute and deliver said Contract and related documents on behalf of the City of Buckeye. Staff Liaison: John Willett, Acting Deputy Director of Transportation Council adopted Resolution No. 65-25 approving the Transit Services Amendment between the City of Buckeye and the Regional Public Transportation Authority dba Valley Metro (Contract #109-75-2026- 05-00), for the changes to the fixed route bus service costs; and authorizing the City Manager to execute and deliver said Contract and related documents on behalf of the City of Buckeye. *4.U Council to take action on Change Order No. 2 of the Cooperative Contract Purchase Addendum (CCPA) (Contract No. 2025214) between the City of Buckeye, an Arizona municipal corporation, and Border Tire, an Arizona corporation, for the purchase of new and retread tires; and authorize the City Manager to execute and deliver said CCPA on behalf of the City of Buckeye. Staff Liaison: Amy Murray, Public Works Director Council approved Change Order No. 2 of the Cooperative Contract Purchase Addendum (CCPA) (Contract No. 2025214) between the City of Buckeye, an Arizona municipal corporation, and Border Tire, an Arizona corporation, for the purchase of new and retread tires; and authorize the City Manager to execute and deliver said CCPA on behalf of the City of Buckeye. *4.V Council to take action on Delivery Order No. 6 to the Job Order Contract (JOC No. 2025084) between the City of Buckeye, an Arizona municipal corporation, and Talis Corporation, an Arizona Corporation, to make public roadway repairs, removing existing roadway pavement surface course, and replacing the roadway surface course section within the Verrado community; and authorize the City Manager to execute said Delivery Order on behalf of the City of Buckeye. Staff Liaison: Amy Murray, Public Works Director Council approved Delivery Order No. 6 to the Job Order Contract (JOC No. 2025084) between the City of Buckeye, an Arizona municipal corporation, and Talis Corporation, an Arizona Corporation, to make public roadway repairs, removing existing roadway pavement surface course, and replacing the roadway surface course section within the Verrado community; and authorize the City Manager to execute said Delivery Order on behalf of the City of Buckeye. *4.W Council to take action on Change Order No. 1 to the Cooperative Contract Purchasing Addendum (CCPA) (Contract No. 2025249) between the City of Buckeye, an Arizona municipal corporation and Resa Power, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company; and authorize the City Manager to execute and deliver said Change Order on behalf of the City of Buckeye. Staff Liaison: Terry Lowe, Water Resources Director September 16, 2025 Regular Council Meeting Minutes Council approved Change Order No. 1 to the Cooperative Contract Purchasing Addendum (CCPA) (Contract No. 2025249) between the City of Buckeye, an Arizona municipal corporation and Resa Power, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company; and authorize the City Manager to execute and deliver said Change Order on behalf of the City of Buckeye. *4.X Council to take action on Change Order No. 1 to the Cooperative Contract Purchase Addendum (CCPA) (Contract No. 2025184) between the City of Buckeye, an Arizona municipal corporation and Dykman Electrical, Inc., an Idaho corporation; and authorize the City Manager to execute and deliver said Change Order on behalf of the City of Buckeye. Staff Liaison: Terry Lowe, Water Resources Director Council approved Change Order No. 1 to the Cooperative Contract Purchase Addendum (CCPA) (Contract No. 2025184) between the City of Buckeye, an Arizona municipal corporation and Dykman Electrical, Inc., an Idaho corporation; and authorize the City Manager to execute and deliver said Change Order on behalf of the City of Buckeye. *4.Y Council to take action on the Cooperative Contract Purchase Addendum (CCPA) (Contract No. 32600007) between the City of Buckeye, an Arizona municipal corporation and W.W. Grainger, Inc., an Illinois corporation; and authorize the City Manager to execute and deliver said CCPA on behalf of the City of Buckeye. Staff Liaison: Terry Lowe, Water Resources Director Council approved the Cooperative Contract Purchase Addendum (CCPA) (Contract No. 32600007) between the City of Buckeye, an Arizona municipal corporation and W.W. Grainger, Inc., an Illinois corporation; and authorize the City Manager to execute and deliver said CCPA on behalf of the City of Buckeye. *4.Z Council to take action on the Cooperative Contract Purchase Addendum (CCPA) (Contract No. 32500100) between the City of Buckeye, an Arizona municipal corporation and K.P. Ventures Well Drilling & Pump Company, LLC, an Arizona limited liability company; and authorize the City Manager to execute and deliver said CCPA on behalf of the City of Buckeye. Staff Liaison: Terry Lowe, Water Resources Director Council approved the Cooperative Contract Purchase Addendum (CCPA) (Contract No. 32500100) between the City of Buckeye, an Arizona municipal corporation and K.P. Ventures Well Drilling & Pump Company, LLC, an Arizona limited liability company; and authorize the City Manager to execute and deliver said CCPA on behalf of the City of Buckeye. *4.AA Council to take action on the Second Amendment to Bid Submission and Real Property Purchase Agreement between the City of Buckeye, an Arizona municipal corporation, identified as the Seller, and Mattamy Arizona LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, identified as the Purchaser; to authorize the City Manager to execute and deliver the Second Amendment; and authorize the Mayor, the City Manager, the City Attorney and the City Clerk to take the steps necessary to carry out the terms of said Second Amendment. Staff Liaison: Terry Lowe, Water Resources Director Council approved the Second Amendment to Bid Submission and Real Property Purchase Agreement between the City of Buckeye, an Arizona municipal corporation, identified as the Seller, and Mattamy Arizona LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, identified as the Purchaser; to authorize the City September 16, 2025 Regular Council Meeting Minutes Manager to execute and deliver the Second Amendment; and authorize the Mayor, the City Manager, the City Attorney and the City Clerk to take the steps necessary to carry out the terms of said Second Amendment. 5. Public Hearings / Non-Consent - New Business 5.A Council to hold a public hearing and take action on Resolution No. 51-25 revising the General Plan land use description of the Employment land use designation to allow limited residential uses within large-scale Community Master Plans or Planned Area Developments on property designated for Employment and consisting of 1,280 acres or more. Staff Liaison: Ken Galica, Planning Manager Mr. Galica presented information regarding the proposed minor general plan amendment aimed at revising the employment land use designation to allow limited residential uses within large-scale community master plans or planned area developments on properties of 1,280 acres or more. This amendment, initiated by the Development Services Department, seeks to create a sustainable mix of uses similar to models seen in North Phoenix. The proposal includes criteria ensuring that residential uses do not become the primary focus, are not adjacent to heavy industrial uses, and include performance standards for buffering and design. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of this amendment, and it is intended to provide flexibility for future developments while maintaining the primary focus on employment. Councilmember Youngker asked what prompted the change in the general plan amendment. Mr. Galica explained that while the staff felt it was good practice in general, the immediate motivation came from a master plan development which would benefit from the proposed flexibility. Mayor Orsborn supported highlighted the benefits of flexibility for large employment centers and the trend of workforce housing in close proximity to employment areas. Councilmember HagEstad expressed the importance of maintaining competitiveness with other cities. Mayor Orsborn opened a public hearing at 6:20 p.m. to hear citizen input regarding Resolution No. 51- 25. There being no comment, Mayor Orsborn closed the public hearing at 6:20 p.m. A motion was made by Councilmember HagEstad and seconded by Councilmember Youngker to adopt Resolution No. 51-25 revising the General Plan land use description of the Employment land use designation to allow limited residential uses within large-scale Community Master Plans or Planned Area Developments on property designated for Employment and consisting of 1,280 acres or more. Motion passed unanimously. 6. Comments from the Mayor and Council Councilmember Goodman: commented on the positive experience he had at the Fire Department Charities pancake breakfast he recently attended. 7. City Manager's Report and Summary of Current Events Mr. Sandstrom presented a summary of current events. 8. Proposals for Future Agenda Items – None. 9. Adjournment There being no further business to discuss, Mayor Orsborn adjourned the meeting at 6:27 p.m. _________________________________ Eric W. Orsborn, Mayor September 16, 2025 Regular Council Meeting Minutes ATTEST: _____________________________________ Lucinda J. Aja, City Clerk I hereby certify that the foregoing minutes are a true and correct copy of the Regular Council Meeting held on September 16, 2025. I further certify that a quorum was present. _____________________________________ Lucinda J. Aja, City Clerk September 16, 2025 Regular Council Meeting Minutes