Strategic Planning Session (January 30-31, 2026)
Regular MeetingQueen Creek, AZ · January 30, 2026
Agenda
AGENDA
Strategic Planning Session
The Landing, 945 N 215th Ave, Suite 137 Community Chambers, 20727 E Civic Pkwy
Buckeye, Arizona 85326 Queen Creek, AZ 85142
January 30, 2026 | 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. January 31, 2026 | 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Pursuant to A.R.S. §§ 38-431.02 & 38-431.03, notice is hereby given to the members of the Town
Council and to the general public that, at this Strategic Planning Session, the Town Council may vote at
any time during the meeting to go into Executive Session, which will not be open to the public, for legal
advice and discussion with the Town Attorney(s) for legal advice on any item listed on the following
agenda, pursuant to A.R.S. § 38-431-03(A)(3).
The Mayor or presiding officer may modify the order of Agenda Items and/or address items in a
sequence deemed appropriate. The Town Council and staff may participate in the meeting in person,
telephonically, or electronically.
1. FRIDAY, JANUARY 30, 2026 (Public access to the venue is available at approximately 1:00 p.m.)
Private tours commence at 9:00 a.m. followed by Lunch (approximately 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.)
A. Meeting Kick-Off: Cary Pfeffer, Facilitator
B. Introduction and Welcome from Mayor Wheatley
Recognizing our Accomplishments - 2025 Overview
C. Summary of Visits to the Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Station and Harquahala Valley Water
Project, including an update on the Town's water strategy.
D. Arizona Public Service: Powering Progress for Arizona
E. Discussion on how the Town promotes dialogue and public discussion, and consideration of
adopting the Dignity Index. (Facilitated by Cary Pfeffer)
Using the Dignity Index as a foundation for communication.
F. Discussion on Town Council Policies and Procedures.
G. Consideration of the Town's participation in events related to America's 250th birthday.
H. Review of new Town facilities programmed in FY2027 and FY2028.
I. Discussion and Overview of QCPD Public Safety Technology, Real-Time Information Center
(RTIC), and S.P.E.A.R. Operating Model.
J. Presentation and updates relating to three areas within the Queen Creek Fire and Medical
Department where significant innovation or technological advances have been made.
K. General discussion regarding the Town of San Tan Valley.
Dinner (5:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. – times are approximate)
L. Discussion and Review of Saturday Agenda.
AGENDA
Strategic Planning Session
January 30 & 31, 2026
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2. SATURDAY, JANUARY 31, 2026 (Public access to the venue is available at approximately 8:30 a.m.)
Breakfast (8:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. – times are approximate)
A. Preview of FY 26-27 Budget
B. Community Facility District Overview
C. Options for Modifying the Town's Banner Program
Morning Break (10:15 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. – times are approximate)
D. Town of Queen Creek Comprehensive Transportation Response to Local and Regional Growth
E. Discussion and Review of a Proposed Limited Municipal Court Pilot for Civil Code
Enforcement, Juvenile Curfew Violations, and possibly civil traffic violations.
F. Scenario 2.5 Visioning Update - Town Owned Property (North of MSB)
G. Review of Strategic Planning Session Action Plan
3. ADJOURNMENT
The Town of Queen Creek is committed to making its public meetings accessible to individuals with disabilities.
For special accommodations, please contact the Town Clerk's Office at 480-358-3000/
TownClerk@QueenCreekAZ.gov or the Arizona Relay Service at 7-1-1 at least 72-hours prior to the meeting.