Regular Council Meeting

CITY OF BUCKEYE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 7, 2026 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.; Pastor Darius Sanders of Palm Valley Church led the invocation; Councilmember HagEstad led the Pledge of Allegiance. Members Present: Councilmember Berry, Councilmember HagEstad, Councilmember Beard, Councilmember Heustis, Vice Mayor Goodman, and Mayor Orsborn. Members Absent: Councilmember Youngker. Departments Present: City Manager Doug Sandstrom, Deputy City Manager Jared Askelson, City Attorney Tosca Henry, City Clerk Lucinda Aja, Fire Chief Jake Rhoades, Water Resources Director Terry Lowe, Program Management Office Director James Shano, Community Services Director Miranda Gomez, Information Technology Director Greg Platacz, Chief Financial Officer Keith Fallstrom, Economic Development Director Suzanne Boyles, Communications Director John O’Halloran, Chief Human Resources Officer Cindy Camarata, Public Works Director Amy Murray, Police Chief Robert Sanders, and Development Services Director Brian Craig. 2. Comments from the Public Kenny Walls presented statements regarding facilities for RV dumping. 3. Awards/Presentations/Proclamations – None. 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 Heustis and seconded by Vice Mayor Goodman 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, and *4.X. Motion passed unanimously. *4.A Council to take action to approve a budget transfer in the amount of $138,000 from General Fund Contingency to the Airport budget to fund lease-related expenditures; and authorize the City Manager, or designee, to complete the necessary budget adjustments. Staff Liaison: Scott Gray, Aviation Director April 7, 2026 Regular Council Meeting Minutes Council approved a budget transfer in the amount of $138,000 from General Fund Contingency to the Airport budget to fund lease-related expenditures; and authorize the City Manager, or designee, to complete the necessary budget adjustments. *4.B Council to take action on the February 3, 2026 Special Council Meeting and Council Executive Session Minutes, February 3, 2026 Regular Council Meeting Minutes, February 17, 2026 Council Workshop Minutes, and February 17, 2026 Regular Council Meeting Minutes. Staff Liaison: Summer Stewart, Deputy City Clerk Council approved the February 3, 2026 Special Council Meeting and Council Executive Session Minutes, February 3, 2026 Regular Council Meeting Minutes, February 17, 2026 Council Workshop Minutes, and February 17, 2026 Regular Council Meeting Minutes. *4.C Council to take action on Resolution No. 33-26 accepting a Petition, Waiver, and Consent to Formation of a Maintenance Improvement District (MID); declaring the intention to form a Maintenance Improvement District; designating such District as the "City of Buckeye Maintenance Improvement District No. MID-2026-001"; and ordering the recording and filing of this Resolution. Staff Liaison: Ron Moll, City Engineer Council adopted Resolution No. 33-26 accepting a Petition, Waiver, and Consent to Formation of a Maintenance Improvement District (MID); declaring the intention to form a Maintenance Improvement District; designating such District as the "City of Buckeye Maintenance Improvement District No. MID- 2026-001"; and ordering the recording and filing of this Resolution. *4.D Council to take action on Resolution No. 34-26 ordering the work as described in Resolution No. 33-26; ordering the formation of City of Buckeye Maintenance Improvement District No. MID-2026-001 and ordering the recording and filing of this Resolution. Staff Liaison: Ron Moll, City Engineer Council adopted Resolution No. 34-26 ordering the work as described in Resolution No. 33-26; ordering the formation of City of Buckeye Maintenance Improvement District No. MID-2026-001 and ordering the recording and filing of this Resolution. *4.E Council to take action on Resolution No. 29-26 enlarging the City of Buckeye Street Lighting Improvement District No. SLID-2015-001; and ordering the recording and filing of this Resolution. Staff Liaison: Ron Moll, City Engineer Council adopted Resolution No. 29-26 enlarging the City of Buckeye Street Lighting Improvement District No. SLID-2015-001; and ordering the recording and filing of this Resolution. *4.F Council to take action on the (i) Slope Easement Agreement and (ii) Temporary Construction Easement, between the City of Buckeye, an Arizona municipal corporation, as Grantor, and Starlight Homes, L.L.C., a Delaware limited liability company, as Grantee, situated along the western boundary of the Jackie Meck Water Campus; and authorize and direct the Mayor, City Manager, City Clerk, and City Attorney to take all steps necessary to carry out the purpose and intent of said Easements. Staff Liaison: Ron Moll, City Engineer April 7, 2026 Regular Council Meeting Minutes Council approved the (i) Slope Easement Agreement and (ii) Temporary Construction Easement, between the City of Buckeye, an Arizona municipal corporation, as Grantor, and Starlight Homes, L.L.C., a Delaware limited liability company, as Grantee, situated along the western boundary of the Jackie Meck Water Campus; and authorize and direct the Mayor, City Manager, City Clerk, and City Attorney to take all steps necessary to carry out the purpose and intent of said Easements. *4.G Council to take action on Change Order No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement (Contract No. 32600032) between the City of Buckeye, an Arizona municipal corporation, and Logan Simpson Design, Inc., an Arizona corporation, related to the Airport Specific Area Plan; and authorizing the City Manager to execute and deliver said Change Order on behalf of the City of Buckeye. Staff Liaison: Mandy Woods, Principal Planner Council approved Change Order No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement (Contract No. 32600032) between the City of Buckeye, an Arizona municipal corporation, and Logan Simpson Design, Inc., an Arizona corporation, related to the Airport Specific Area Plan; and authorizing the City Manager to execute and deliver said Change Order on behalf of the City of Buckeye. *4.H Council to take action to ratify and approve the submission of a $525,000 Phoenix Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) application through the Arizona Department of Homeland Security for the purchase of seven Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAVs) systems to increase response time for public safety personnel when responding to and/or preventing emergency events. Staff Liaison: Rob Roach, Grant Program and Procurement Manager Council ratified and approved the submission of a $525,000 Phoenix Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) application through the Arizona Department of Homeland Security for the purchase of seven Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAVs) systems to increase response time for public safety personnel when responding to and/or preventing emergency events. *4.I Council to take action to ratify and approve the submission of a $533,563.80 grant application that supports the establishment of a dedicated investigative capacity for street-level drug activity and to curtail the flow of illicit drugs, drug proceeds, illicit drug use, and interdict drug-related activities; and authorize and direct the Mayor, City Manager, City Attorney, and City Clerk to take all steps necessary to carry out the purpose and intent of the grant application. Staff Liaison: Rob Roach, Grant Program and Procurement Manager Council ratified and approved the submission of a $533,563.80 grant application that supports the establishment of a dedicated investigative capacity for street-level drug activity and to curtail the flow of illicit drugs, drug proceeds, illicit drug use, and interdict drug-related activities; and authorize and direct the Mayor, City Manager, City Attorney, and City Clerk to take all steps necessary to carry out the purpose and intent of the grant application. *4.J Council to take action to ratify and approve the submission of a $25,000,000 US Department of Transportation Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development (BUILD) Grant Program application for design and construction of Watson Road extension from Southern Avenue south to MC 85 to include four lanes, traffic signals and overpass over the railroad tracks and irrigation canal; and authorize and direct the Mayor, City Manager, City Clerk, and City Attorney to take all steps necessary to carry out the purpose and intent of said grant application. Staff Liaison: Rob Roach, Grant Program and Procurement Manager April 7, 2026 Regular Council Meeting Minutes Council ratified and approved the submission of a $25,000,000 US Department of Transportation Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development (BUILD) Grant Program application for design and construction of Watson Road extension from Southern Avenue south to MC 85 to include four lanes, traffic signals and overpass over the railroad tracks and irrigation canal; and authorize and direct the Mayor, City Manager, City Clerk, and City Attorney to take all steps necessary to carry out the purpose and intent of said grant application. *4.K Council to take action to ratify and approve the submission of an application for a $700,000 grant from the US Department of Justice's Office for Victims of Crime (OVC) to combat human trafficking through the formation of an Anti-Human Trafficking Task Force (AHTTF) consisting of two sworn Detectives and a civilian Intelligence Analyst; and to authorize and direct the Mayor, City Manager, City Attorney, and City Clerk to take all steps necessary to carry out the purpose and intent of said grant application. Staff Liaison: Rob Roach, Grant Program and Procurement Manager Council ratified and approved the submission of an application for a $700,000 grant from the US Department of Justice's Office for Victims of Crime (OVC) to combat human trafficking through the formation of an Anti-Human Trafficking Task Force (AHTTF) consisting of two sworn Detectives and a civilian Intelligence Analyst; and to authorize and direct the Mayor, City Manager, City Attorney, and City Clerk to take all steps necessary to carry out the purpose and intent of said grant application. *4.L Council to take action to approve the Record of Changes to the Buckeye Emergency Operations Plan. Staff Liaison: Jake Rhoades, Fire Chief Council approved the Record of Changes to the Buckeye Emergency Operations Plan. *4.M Council to take action on the Addendum to Enterprise Agreement No. 00348320.0 (Contract No.32600160) between the City of Buckeye, an Arizona municipal corporation, and Environmental Systems Research Institute (ESRI) Inc., a California corporation, to provide software, licensing and services; and authorize the City Manager to execute said Addendum on behalf of the City of Buckeye. Staff Liaison: Greg Platacz, Information Technology Director Council approved the Addendum to Enterprise Agreement No. 00348320.0 (Contract No.32600160) between the City of Buckeye, an Arizona municipal corporation, and Environmental Systems Research Institute (ESRI) Inc., a California corporation, to provide software, licensing and services; and authorized the City Manager to execute said Addendum on behalf of the City of Buckeye. *4.N Council to take action on the Second Amendment to Lease between the City of Buckeye, an Arizona municipal corporation, and MDH F2 PHX BUCKEYE 10, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, for the Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Project No. 108690 – Resource Support Facility (RSF); authorize the City Manager to execute and deliver said Amendment on behalf of the City of Buckeye; authorize a budget transfer in the amount of $373,200 from contingency to CIP Project No. 108690; authorize the City Manager to exercise the remaining construction budget as necessary to support project implementation, including future racking, equipment, office retrofits, information technology, and other tenant improvements associated with the RSF; and authorize and direct the Mayor, City Manager, City Clerk, and City Attorney to take all steps necessary to carry out the purpose and intent of the Second Amendment to Lease and exercise of the remaining construction budget to support project implementation. Staff Liaison: Anwar Albandak, Project Manager April 7, 2026 Regular Council Meeting Minutes Council approved the Second Amendment to Lease between the City of Buckeye, an Arizona municipal corporation, and MDH F2 PHX BUCKEYE 10, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, for the Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Project No. 108690 – Resource Support Facility (RSF); authorize the City Manager to execute and deliver said Amendment on behalf of the City of Buckeye; authorized a budget transfer in the amount of $373,200 from contingency to CIP Project No. 108690; authorized the City Manager to exercise the remaining construction budget as necessary to support project implementation, including future racking, equipment, office retrofits, information technology, and other tenant improvements associated with the RSF; and authorized and directed the Mayor, City Manager, City Clerk, and City Attorney to take all steps necessary to carry out the purpose and intent of the Second Amendment to Lease and exercise of the remaining construction budget to support project implementation. *4.O Council to take action to acquire an Easement and Advanced Construction Right of Entry (ACROE) Permit between the City of Buckeye, an Arizona municipal corporation, and the Arizona State Land Department, an Arizona fiduciary entity, to facilitate upcoming construction for Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Project No. 101150 – Intersection Improvements - Verrado Way, Yuma Road to Van Buren Street; authorize the City Manager to execute and deliver on behalf of the City of Buckeye; and authorize and direct the Mayor, City Manager, City Clerk, and City Attorney to take all steps necessary to carry out the purpose and intent of this action. Staff Liaison: Allyson Camillucci, Contract Project Manager Council approved acquiring an Easement and Advanced Construction Right of Entry (ACROE) Permit between the City of Buckeye, an Arizona municipal corporation, and the Arizona State Land Department, an Arizona fiduciary entity, to facilitate upcoming construction for Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Project No. 101150 – Intersection Improvements - Verrado Way, Yuma Road to Van Buren Street; authorize the City Manager to execute and deliver on behalf of the City of Buckeye; and authorized and directed the Mayor, City Manager, City Clerk, and City Attorney to take all steps necessary to carry out the purpose and intent of this action. *4.P Council to take action on Resolution No. 31-26 approving Amendment No. One to Intergovernmental Agreement IGA No. 24-0010903-I between the City of Buckeye, an Arizona municipal corporation, and the State of Arizona, relating to improvements along Maricopa County Route 85 and Miller Road; and authorizing the Mayor to execute and deliver Amendment No. One to Said Agreement. Staff Liaison: John Willett, Deputy Director of Transportation Council adopted Resolution No. 31-26 approving Amendment No. One to Intergovernmental Agreement IGA No. 24-0010903-I between the City of Buckeye, an Arizona municipal corporation, and the State of Arizona, relating to improvements along Maricopa County Route 85 and Miller Road; and authorizing the Mayor to execute and deliver Amendment No. One to Said Agreement. *4.Q Council to take action to authorize the City Manager to approve construction actions and execute contract amendments for Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Project No. 109420 – High-Intensity Activated Crosswalks ("HAWK") proposed for 9th Street. at East Monroe Avenue, and South Apache Road, North of Youngker High School, in an amount not to exceed the remaining approved construction budget of $767,000, to allow phased implementation of the Project; approve Cooperative Contract Purchase Addendum (CCPA) (Contract No. 32600204) between the City of Buckeye, an Arizona municipal corporation, and B&F Contracting, Inc., an Arizona corporation, for CIP Project No. 109420 in the amount of $696,110.29 in construction and the remaining $70,888.71 in funding is projected to cover contingency needs; and authorize the City Manager to April 7, 2026 Regular Council Meeting Minutes  execute and deliver said CCPA and to take all actions necessary to carry out the purpose and intent of this authorization on behalf of the City of Buckeye. Staff Liaison: James Braveboy Jr., Project Manager Council authorized the City Manager to approve construction actions and execute contract amendments for Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Project No. 109420 – High-Intensity Activated Crosswalks ("HAWK") proposed for 9th Street. at East Monroe Avenue, and South Apache Road, North of Youngker High School, in an amount not to exceed the remaining approved construction budget of $767,000, to allow phased implementation of the Project; approved Cooperative Contract Purchase Addendum (CCPA) (Contract No. 32600204) between the City of Buckeye, an Arizona municipal corporation, and B&F Contracting, Inc., an Arizona corporation, for CIP Project No. 109420 in the amount of $696,110.29 in construction and the remaining $70,888.71 in funding is projected to cover contingency needs; and authorized the City Manager to execute and deliver said CCPA and to take all actions necessary to carry out the purpose and intent of this authorization on behalf of the City of Buckeye. *4.R Council to take action to authorize construction and implementation of Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Project No. 107920 – Downtown Enhancement Program, Monroe Avenue Pavement Marking Improvements (1st Street to Eason Ave.), consistent with the three-lane configuration approved by Council on August 26, 2025; authorize the City Manager to approve construction contracts not to exceed $1,100,000, consistent with the three-lane configuration approved by Council on August 26, 2025; approve Delivery Order No. 16 to Job Order Contract (JOC) (Contract No. 2025081) between the City of Buckeye, an Arizona municipal corporation, and M.R. Tanner Construction, an Arizona limited liability company, for $893,266.91 plus applicable contingency; and authorize the City Manager to execute and deliver said Delivery Order on behalf of the City of Buckeye. Staff Liaison: James Braveboy Jr., Project Manager Council authorized construction and implementation of Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Project No. 107920 – Downtown Enhancement Program, Monroe Avenue Pavement Marking Improvements (1st Street to Eason Ave.), consistent with the three-lane configuration approved by Council on August 26, 2025; authorized the City Manager to approve construction contracts not to exceed $1,100,000, consistent with the three-lane configuration approved by Council on August 26, 2025; approved Delivery Order No. 16 to Job Order Contract (JOC) (Contract No. 2025081) between the City of Buckeye, an Arizona municipal corporation, and M.R. Tanner Construction, an Arizona limited liability company, for $893,266.91 plus applicable contingency; and authorized the City Manager to execute and deliver said Delivery Order on behalf of the City of Buckeye. *4.S Council to take action to authorize staff to execute agreements for expenditures up to the full design budget of $2,000,000 for Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Project No. 109380 – Miller Road Expansion - Broadway to Lower Buckeye Road; approve Change Order No.1 to the Professional Services Agreement (Contract No. 32500032) between the City of Buckeye, an Arizona municipal corporation, and TYPSA, Inc., an Arizona corporation, in a total not to exceed amount of $1,547,901.60 for design and civil engineering services; and authorize the City Manager to execute and deliver said Change Order on behalf of the City of Buckeye. Staff Liaison: Rodrigo Nemi, Project Manager Council authorized staff to execute agreements for expenditures up to the full design budget of $2,000,000 for Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Project No. 109380 – Miller Road Expansion - Broadway to Lower Buckeye Road; approve Change Order No.1 to the Professional Services Agreement (Contract No. 32500032) between the City of Buckeye, an Arizona municipal corporation, April 7, 2026 Regular Council Meeting Minutes and TYPSA, Inc., an Arizona corporation, in a total not to exceed amount of $1,547,901.60 for design and civil engineering services; and authorized the City Manager to execute and deliver said Change Order on behalf of the City of Buckeye. *4.T Council to take action to approve a budget transfer in the amount of $1,200,700; approve Change Order No. 5 to Cooperative Contract Purchase Addendum (CCPA) (Contract No. 2025299) between the City of Buckeye, an Arizona municipal corporation, and Sutphen Corporation, an Ohio corporation, for the purchase and outfit of a heavy-duty rescue pumper (fire truck); and authorize the City Manager to execute and deliver said Change Order on behalf of the City of Buckeye. Staff Liaison: Amy Murray, Public Works Director Council approved a budget transfer in the amount of $1,200,700; approve Change Order No. 5 to Cooperative Contract Purchase Addendum (CCPA) (Contract No. 2025299) between the City of Buckeye, an Arizona municipal corporation, and Sutphen Corporation, an Ohio corporation, for the purchase and outfit of a heavy-duty rescue pumper (fire truck); and authorized the City Manager to execute and deliver said Change Order on behalf of the City of Buckeye. *4.U Council to take action to ratify and approve a funds transfer from the Public Works Administration Other Equipment budget to Public Works Administration - Professional Services budget. Staff Liaison: Amy Murray, Public Works Director Council ratified and approved a funds transfer from the Public Works Administration Other Equipment budget to Public Works Administration - Professional Services budget. *4.V Council to take action on the Contract for Materials and Services (No. 32600177) between the City of Buckeye, an Arizona municipal corporation, and Hydrologics Inc., a Delaware corporation, and authorize the City Manager to execute said Contract on behalf of the City of Buckeye. Staff Liaison: Terry Lowe, Water Resources Director Council approved the Contract for Materials and Services (No. 32600177) between the City of Buckeye, an Arizona municipal corporation, and Hydrologics Inc., a Delaware corporation, and authorized the City Manager to execute said Contract on behalf of the City of Buckeye. *4.W Council to take action on the Cooperative Contract Purchase Addendum (CCPA) (Contract No. 32600195) between the City of Buckeye, an Arizona municipal corporation, and Hydra Contracting, LLC, an Arizona limited liability company; and authorize the City Manager to execute 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. 32600195) between the City of Buckeye, an Arizona municipal corporation, and Hydra Contracting, LLC, an Arizona limited liability company; and authorized the City Manager to execute said CCPA on behalf of the City of Buckeye. *4.X Council to take action on Delivery Order No. 2 to the Job Order Contract (JOC) (Contract No. 2025109) between the City of Buckeye, an Arizona municipal corporation, and Schofield Civil Construction LLC, an Arizona limited liability company, for construction services related to the Tartesso Water Campus's new treatment system; and authorize the City Manager to execute said Delivery Order on behalf of the City of Buckeye, in an amount not to exceed $1,545,182. April 7, 2026 Regular Council Meeting Minutes  Staff Liaison: Terry Lowe, Water Resources Director Council approved Delivery Order No. 2 to the Job Order Contract (JOC) (Contract No. 2025109) between the City of Buckeye, an Arizona municipal corporation, and Schofield Civil Construction LLC, an Arizona limited liability company, for construction services related to the Tartesso Water Campus's new treatment system; and authorized the City Manager to execute said Delivery Order on behalf of the City of Buckeye, in an amount not to exceed $1,545,182. 5. Public Hearings / Non-Consent - New Business 5.A Council to hold a public hearing and take action on Resolution No. 30-26 approving the assessments for the street improvements located at Miller Road from Lower Buckeye Road to Pima Street, Capital Improvement Project No. 105260, and authorizing the Mayor and City Engineer to assess the property adjacent to such improvements. Staff Liaison: Riley Quinlan, Deputy Director of CIP Mr. Quinlan presented information regarding Resolution No. 30-26, which relates to assessments for permanent street improvements on Miller Road between Pima Street and Lower Buckeye Road, affecting eleven parcels; vicinity maps were displayed. The process followed State and City Codes, starting with a sixty percent cost estimate in 2022 and finalized with actual construction costs after the project’s completion in late 2025. Assessments are based on the actual costs for each parcel, excluding temporary improvements and certain fees, and are only payable at the time of development within a ten-year window. Mr. Quinlan noted that the project benefited from economies of scale due to its size and clarified that cost increases for some parcels were due to added scope, such as water, sewer, and drainage improvements, which were not included in the initial estimate but became necessary as design evolved. The resolution records the assessments, which are removed once paid, and aims to ensure permanent infrastructure is in place for future development. The total potential recovery is $7,140,976, with individual parcel assessments ranging from $82,083 to $1,314,170. Mayor Orsborn opened a public hearing at 6:14 p.m. to hear citizen input regarding Resolution No. 30- 26. Samantha DeMoss, representing EIG14T HVC AZ Buckeye, LLC, presented statements regarding the increase in estimates from 2022 to the proposed 2026 assessment amount for their parcel. There being no further public comment, Mayor Orsborn closed the public hearing at 6:17 p.m. Mr. Quinlan explained that the higher cost for the parcel was due to added scope, including water, sewer, rough half street improvements, Watkins tie-in, and drainage, which were not part of the original 2022 estimate but became necessary as the design evolved. Based on questions from Vice Mayor Goodman, Mr. Quinlan confirmed that initial estimates were clearly marked as subject to change and that updates throughout the project included disclaimers about their preliminary nature; confirmed the improvements were paid with general fund monies. A motion was made by Councilmember Heustis and seconded by Vice Mayor Goodman to adopt Resolution No. 30-26 approving the assessments for the street improvements located at Miller Road from Lower Buckeye Road to Pima Street, Capital Improvement Project No. 105260, overruling the objections received, and authorizing the Mayor and City Engineer to assess the property adjacent to such improvements. Motion passed unanimously. 5.B Council to hold a public hearing and take action on Ordinance No. 06-26 extending and increasing the corporate limits of the City of Buckeye, Maricopa County, State of Arizona, pursuant to the provisions of Title 9, Chapter 4, Article 7, Arizona Revised Statutes and Amendments thereto, by annexing approximately 0.89 acres generally located at the northeast corner of MC 85 and SR 85. Staff Liaison: Mandy Woods, Principal Planner Ms. Woods presented information regarding annexation Ordinance No. 06-26, explaining that it relates to a 0.89-acre parcel at the northeast corner of MC 85 and SR 85, currently a convenience store with gas sales. Vicinity maps were displayed. The property is surrounded by future industrial, April 7, 2026 Regular Council Meeting Minutes transportation, logistics, and commercial uses, and its general plan land use is designated as employment. Upon annexation, the zoning would change from Maricopa County General Commercial (C3) to City of Buckeye Regional Commercial (C3), with no further rezoning anticipated since the current use is allowed. There are no development plans for the site, but the intention is to connect to City water. Ms. Woods confirmed that all statutory requirements and notifications were met, no public comments were received, and staff recommends approval of the Ordinance. Mayor Orsborn opened a public hearing at 6:27 p.m. to hear citizen input regarding annexation Ordinance No. 06-26. There being no public comment, Mayor Orsborn closed the public hearing at 6:27 p.m. A motion was made by Councilmember Heustis and seconded by Vice Mayor Goodman to adopt Ordinance No. 06-26 extending and increasing the corporate limits of the City of Buckeye, Maricopa County, State of Arizona, pursuant to the provisions of Title 9, Chapter 4, Article 7, Arizona Revised Statutes and Amendments thereto, by annexing approximately 0.89 acres generally located at the northeast corner of MC 85 and SR 85. Motion passed unanimously. 5.C Council to hold a public hearing and take action on Ordinance No. 07-26 extending and increasing the corporate limits of the City of Buckeye, Maricopa County, State of Arizona, pursuant to the provisions of Title 9, Chapter 4, Article 7, Arizona Revised Statutes and Amendments thereto, by annexing approximately 85 acres generally located at the southeast corner of Interstate 10 and State Route 85. Staff Liaison: Sean Banda, Senior Planner Planning Manager Ken Galica presented information regarding annexation Ordinance No. 07-26, describing it as the second public hearing for the Buckeye 83 annexation, which involves approximately 85 acres at the southeast corner of Interstate 10 and State Route 85. Vicinity maps were displayed. The site is currently vacant and surrounded by vacant land, with future residential expansion expected to the east and south, and commercial or industrial uses to the southwest. The General Plan designates the area as Business Commerce, allowing for light industrial uses compatible with adjacent residential areas. The current County zoning is Rural 43, which would convert to the City’s equivalent R143 upon annexation, with plans to rezone to business park in the future. Mr. Galica confirmed that all state eligibility requirements and notifications were met, there were no outstanding issues or public comments, and staff recommends approval of the Ordinance. Councilmember Heustis asked where access to the annexed property would be located. Mr. Galica answered that, despite the property’s visibility from I-10 and SR 85, access would primarily come from State Route 85 via Broadway, then up the future 266th Avenue, which turns into Durango; clarified there would not be any direct connections to the West Park neighborhood. Mayor Orsborn opened a public hearing at 6:31 p.m. to hear citizen input regarding annexation Ordinance No. 07-26. There being no public comment, Mayor Orsborn closed the public hearing at 6:31 p.m. A motion was made by Councilmember Heustis and seconded by Vice Mayor Goodman to adopt Ordinance No. 07-26 extending and increasing the corporate limits of the City of Buckeye, Maricopa County, State of Arizona, pursuant to the provisions of Title 9, Chapter 4, Article 7, Arizona Revised Statutes and Amendments thereto, by annexing approximately 85 acres generally located at the southeast corner of Interstate 10 and State Route 85. Motion passed unanimously. 5.D Council to hold a public hearing and take action on Ordinance No. 08-26 extending and increasing the corporate limits of the City of Buckeye, Maricopa County, State of Arizona, pursuant to the provisions of Title 9, Chapter 4, Article 7, Arizona Revised Statutes and Amendments thereto, by annexing approximately 1,918.85 acres generally bounded by Broadway Road to the north, Jackrabbit Trail to the east, MC 85 to the south, and Dean Road to the west. Staff Liaison: Ken Galica, Planning Manager Mr. Galica presented information regarding Items 5.D and 5.E concurrently. Mr. Galica explained that Ordinance no. 08-26 relates to the annexation of approximately 1,919 acres generally bounded by April 7, 2026 Regular Council Meeting Minutes Broadway Road, Jack Rabbit Trail, MC85, and Dean Road, with the area currently used for agriculture and some scattered residences. He described the vision for the site as a rail-served regional industrial hub with potential for complementary commercial and residential uses, supported by a Community Master Plan (CMP) that establishes three districts: regional employment, residential village, and commercial. The employment district prioritizes light industrial uses, especially on the perimeter, with heavier industrial uses allowed in the interior, and excludes objectionable uses. Residential development is optional, with up to 750 acres and 6,500 units permitted, and commercial areas are planned at arterial intersections to serve future employees. Mr. Galica emphasized design standards, setbacks, landscape buffers, and drought-tolerant landscaping, and noted that water and wastewater could be provided either by the City or privately, with the developer responsible for infrastructure. Ordinance No. 09-26 relates to the rezoning request to change the zoning of the subject site from Single-Family Residential 43 (SF-43), Rural Residential (RR) and Light Industrial (I-1) to Community Master Plan (CMP). Ordinance No. 10-26 relates to the Pre-Annexation and Development Agreement, which includes terms for infrastructure reimbursement from new tax revenues generated on the property, provisions for public safety facilities, and flexibility for water and wastewater service models. Mr. Galica confirmed that all statutory requirements and notifications were met, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval, and the project aligns with the City’s general plan for employment-focused development. Mayor Orsborn opened a public hearing at 6:50 p.m. to hear citizen input regarding annexation Ordinance No. 08-26. Darrel Kuiper presented statements regarding the project alignment and impacts to surrounding properties and the flood plain. Steven Bales presented statements regarding the project alignment and impacts to surrounding properties. There being no further public comment, Mayor Orsborn closed the public hearing at 6:58 p.m. General discussion was held regarding the future SR30 alignment. Based on questions from Mayor Orsborn and Vice Mayor Goodman, Ms. Henry responded that the CMP’s existing verbiage already makes it clear that the SR30 alignment is only conceptual and not endorsed by the City. A motion was made by Councilmember Heustis and seconded by Vice Mayor Goodman to adopt Ordinance No. 08-26 extending and increasing the corporate limits of the City of Buckeye, Maricopa County, State of Arizona, pursuant to the provisions of Title 9, Chapter 4, Article 7, Arizona Revised Statutes and Amendments thereto, by annexing approximately 1,918.85 acres generally bounded by Broadway Road to the north, Jackrabbit Trail to the east, MC 85 to the south, and Dean Road to the west. Motion passed unanimously. 5.E Council to hold a public hearing and take action on Ordinance No. 09-26 amending the Zoning Map of the City of Buckeye for approximately 2,271 acres generally bounded by Broadway Road to the north, Jackrabbit Trail to the east, MC 85 to the south, and Dean Road to the west from Single-Family Residential 43 (SF-43), Light Industrial (I-1) and Rural Residential (RR) to Community Master Plan (CMP), and Ordinance No. 10-26 approving the Pre-Annexation and Development Agreement dated April 7, 2026 between Grand View Buckeye, LLC, an Arizona limited liability company, Verrado 310, LLC, an Arizona limited liability company, and the City of Buckeye, an Arizona municipal corporation. Staff Liaison: Ken Galica, Planning Manager Mr. Galica presented information regarding Items 5.D and 5.E concurrently. Mayor Orsborn opened a public hearing at 7:04 p.m. to hear citizen input regarding Ordinance No. 09-26 and Ordinance No. 10- 26. Ms. Aja noted a speaker request form was submitted by Rick Ladra; however, when Mayor Orsborn asked for him to speak, he was no longer in Council Chambers. There being no public comment, Mayor Orsborn closed the public hearing at 7:05 p.m. Mayor asked Ms. Henry to describe how infrastructure reimbursements for the Grand View Development Agreement are structured and where the dollars come from. Ms. Henry explained that reimbursement is divided into water/wastewater facilities (regional/oversized portions), fire engine and related equipment, and the permanent public safety facility (including land dedication). She stated that reimbursement comes from new tax revenues generated by eligible uses on the property, specifically construction sales tax, April 7, 2026 Regular Council Meeting Minutes property taxes, and lease taxes, and that reimbursement eligibility starts after $10 million in revenues are received. Councilmember HagEstad followed up by asking whether infrastructure turned over to the City, such as water and wastewater, would be covered by the reimbursement structure or if a Community Facilities District would be set up. Ms. Henry answered that the Agreement provides flexibility: if the developer self-serves, the City does not operate or maintain those facilities; if the facilities are turned over to the City and include regional or oversized portions, those portions are eligible for reimbursement, but not the part serving only the parcel itself. A motion was made by Councilmember Heustis and seconded by Vice Mayor Goodman to adopt Ordinance No. 09-26 amending the Zoning Map of the City of Buckeye for approximately 2,271 acres generally bounded by Broadway Road to the north, Jackrabbit Trail to the east, MC 85 to the south, and Dean Road to the west from Single-Family Residential 43 (SF-43), Light Industrial (I-1) and Rural Residential (RR) to Community Master Plan (CMP), and adopt Ordinance No. 10-26 approving the Pre-Annexation and Development Agreement dated April 7, 2026 between Grand View Buckeye, LLC, an Arizona limited liability company, Verrado 310, LLC, an Arizona limited liability company, and the City of Buckeye, an Arizona municipal corporation. Motion passed unanimously. 5.F Council to hold a public hearing and take action on Resolution No. 32-26 approving and adopting the rate schedule for water and wastewater rates, rate components, fees, or service charges set forth in the document entitled "Schedule of Fees;" setting an effective date; and repealing conflicting resolutions or parts of resolutions. Staff Liaison: Terry Lowe, Water Resources Director Mayor Orsborn noted for the record that staff has requested Council continue the public hearing on the schedule of fees to the May 5, 2026 Regular Council Meeting to allow for additional public outreach. Public speakers were invited to return on May 5, 2026 to speak during the public hearing and that comments may also be provided now outside of the public hearing, and any comments will be made part of the May 5, 2026 public hearing record. Tom Berry presented statements regarding the proposed rate schedule for Homeowners Associations (HOAs) and asked Council to consider creating a separate HOA rate category, reflecting their primarily residential use. Steven Sterling expressed concerns regarding the water situation in Buckeye and asked Council to delay approving rate increases for at least twelve months. A motion was made by Councilmember HagEstad and seconded by Vice Mayor Goodman to continue to the May 5, 2026 Regular Council Meeting the public hearing and action on Resolution No. 32-26 approving and adopting the rate schedule for water and wastewater rates, rate components, fees, or service charges set forth in the document entitled "Schedule of Fees;" setting an effective date; and repealing conflicting resolutions or parts of resolutions. Motion passed unanimously. 6. Comments from the Mayor and Council – None. 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 7:22 p.m. _________________________________ Eric W. Orsborn, Mayor April 7, 2026 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 April 7, 2026. I further certify that a quorum was present. _____________________________________ Lucinda J. Aja, City Clerk April 7, 2026 Regular Council Meeting Minutes