The Avondale City Council held a regular meeting on April 20, 2026, beginning at 6:00 PM. The meeting featured multiple proclamations recognizing volunteers, crime victims, and student achievements, along with presentations on budget, traffic safety initiatives, and the city's contributions assistance program. The council also voted on zoning amendments for two residential projects: a 99-unit for-sale condo development (Cerro Vista) and a 291-unit income-restricted duplex project (Rosalind Villas). The meeting concluded with a vote to recess into executive session.
I to call to order the council meeting of April 20th, 2026. Would you all please stand and join me in the Pledge of Allegiance and a moment of silence? And to the Republic for which it stands. One nation under individual with liberty and justice for all. Thank you. Marcella, can we get roll call, please? Councilmember Condi. Here. Councilmember Garcia. Here. Councilmember Solario. Here. Councilmember Weiss. Here. Councilmember White. Present. Vice Mayor Nielsen. Here. Mayor Pineda. Here. Thank you so much. Ron, next item, please. Thank you, Mr. Mayor and Council. First, we have a proclamation for National Volunteer Week 2026. I believe our chief of police will kick it off. Good evening, Mayor, Vice Mayor and Council. With me is San Hogue, who is the PD's volunteer coordinator. Suzanne will be saying a few words and recognizing a couple of our VIPs, our volunteers in policing, before turning it back over to you for the National Volunteer Appreciation Week proclamation. Suzanne. Thank you. Mayor, Vice Mayor, and Council members, thank you so much for having us here to celebrate National Volunteer Appreciation Week. There are currently 24 volunteers in police service, known as VIPs with the Avondale Police Department. Some of them are here tonight, and I'd like to invite them to now stand while I read the rest of the speech. The VIPs assist the professional and sworn employees of our police department in various ways and areas throughout the city and at events as well. Our VIPs chose Avondale because they wanted to volunteer with an agency that is committed to strengthening the community. In 2025, the VIPs volunteered a total of 3,572 hours and are greatly contributed and greatly contributed to the continued success of the City of Avondale. The Avondale Police Department proudly recognizes and expresses our gratitude to the VIPs during National Volunteer Appreciation Week. I'd be honored to. Whereas we firmly believe that the value of compassion, empathy, and community support are the foundation of a united and harmonious society, fostering connections that transcend differences, and whereas the strength and prosperity of our city is based on the selflessness of its residents to serve and uplift one another. And whereas we acknowledge the profound impact that can be achieved when we extend a helping hand to our neighbors, especially those of diverse backgrounds, lifting them up and collectively working to improve lives. And whereas we nurture a culture of giving within our cities, emphasizing that volunteerism is not just a duty, but a source of personal fulfillment and a community strength. And as we work side by side with and learn from one another, mutual understanding increases, misconceptions can be corrected, and new friendships are built. And whereas we encourage all citizens to care for one another, volunteer and engage in acts of service and kindness that contribute to our city's betterment and its inhabitants, regardless of background or belief. And whereas the City of Avondale has joined a growing list of supporters, including the President of the National League of Cities and hundreds of leaders to date in making a commitment to volunteerism. And whereas April is now national volunteer month, a month dedicated to recognizing the importance of volunteering and a time for us to thank our City of Avondale volunteers. Now, therefore, on behalf of the Avondale City Council, the City of Avondale, Arizona, here bright hereby proclaims April 19th through the 25th as National Volunteer Week and proclaims the month of April as National Volunteer Month and affirm our city's commitment to volunteerism. Thank you for what you do. Thank you, Chief. And again, just uh thank you for all you do.