1 00:00:03,405 --> 00:00:07,305 Call to order the regular city council meeting of december 1st, 2025. Would 2 00:00:07,655 --> 00:00:09,815 you all please stand for the pledge of allegiance in a moment of silence? 3 00:00:13,655 --> 00:00:16,295 p my pledge allegiance to the latter of the united states of america 4 00:00:18,475 --> 00:00:22,385 and to the republic women stands, one nation under 5 00:00:22,875 --> 00:00:25,855 eye, indi with liberty and justice. 6 00:00:40,805 --> 00:00:44,475 thank you, julie. If we can have roll call please. 7 00:00:45,185 --> 00:00:48,215 council member condi. Here. Garcia 8 00:00:49,265 --> 00:00:53,235 here. Council member solorio. Here. Council member weiss here. Council 9 00:00:53,715 --> 00:00:57,495 member white present vice mayor nielsen. Here. Mayor pineda 10 00:00:58,145 --> 00:01:01,995 here. Thank you. Thank you. Ron s item please. Uh, thank 11 00:01:02,195 --> 00:01:05,995 you mr. Mayor and council up. First we have kim moon, our city engineer, uh, to introduce 12 00:01:06,495 --> 00:01:07,235 one of her new employees. 13 00:01:16,405 --> 00:01:20,355 good evening mayor, vice mayor and council. I have this evening, uh, for 14 00:01:20,575 --> 00:01:24,095 you an introduction, uh, of our new traffic control inspector. We're very excited. 15 00:01:25,115 --> 00:01:29,015 uh, I want to introduce, uh, eddie black. He brings several years 16 00:01:29,335 --> 00:01:33,135 of experience in traffic control industry for the, from the private sector. 17 00:01:33,475 --> 00:01:37,375 he also previously worked with the city of mesa. He's an arizona native, 18 00:01:38,155 --> 00:01:41,855 enjoys hunting and spending time outdoors. Eddie officially starts with us. 19 00:01:42,675 --> 00:01:46,655 he started on the 24th. Yes. And he'll be our first full-time inspector 20 00:01:47,525 --> 00:01:51,455 focused solely on traffic control for construction projects and special events 21 00:01:52,565 --> 00:01:56,215 that impacts our city streets. He'll be involved in the entire process 22 00:01:56,685 --> 00:02:00,615 from reviewing plan sets for traffic control zones to permitting, to field inspections 23 00:02:01,515 --> 00:02:05,515 of the traffic controlled barricades. So I just wanted to, uh, 24 00:02:05,925 --> 00:02:07,295 welcome eddie to the team. 25 00:02:12,995 --> 00:02:16,935 so eddie, uh, you met, they meant, I'm sorry, kim mentioned earlier in regards 26 00:02:17,135 --> 00:02:21,135 to hobbies, hunting. Mm-hmm . So tell us where, where, what part of 27 00:02:21,295 --> 00:02:25,235 the state are you traveling outta state to hunt? Or what sort of hunting are 28 00:02:25,455 --> 00:02:28,915 you doing? Uh, out hunting up north near payson. Okay. 22 29 00:02:29,535 --> 00:02:33,375 north. Okay. We got a couple of hunters around here, uh, on staff I'm sure would 30 00:02:33,835 --> 00:02:37,815 be happy to join you. And as , as far as traffic is controls concerned, 31 00:02:38,095 --> 00:02:41,935 especially with construction related projects, just, uh, kind of give us a, a, 32 00:02:42,415 --> 00:02:46,415 a, a peek, if you will, behind the curtain as to what you're looking for, what, what some of 33 00:02:46,535 --> 00:02:50,195 the projects you're working on. And I know you just started, um, but what's 34 00:02:50,615 --> 00:02:54,495 kind of currently on the docket? Um, just started and I'm looking forward to getting into 35 00:02:54,775 --> 00:02:58,305 it and learning the excel program. From there, I'm gonna start contacting 36 00:02:59,245 --> 00:03:03,085 few companies to pick up their stragglers through the city. I think that's gonna be huge. And then 37 00:03:03,285 --> 00:03:07,225 just in going through and, uh, reviewing traffic control plans and then going out and 38 00:03:07,445 --> 00:03:11,405 making sure it's set to the traffic control plan. Awesome. Well, thank you so much for 39 00:03:11,565 --> 00:03:14,405 being here and joining the avondale team. Thank you. I'm glad I'm here. Thank you. 40 00:03:20,985 --> 00:03:24,885 wow. Only one new employee. Okay. . Very different than last 41 00:03:25,045 --> 00:03:28,945 time mayor. Very different than last time, but that's okay. On next item. Yes, 42 00:03:29,165 --> 00:03:32,865 sir. Uh, next up we have our proclamation for homeless persons remembrance day. 43 00:03:33,445 --> 00:03:36,445 I believe brian planty, our homeless services manager, will kick us off. 44 00:03:37,515 --> 00:03:41,325 good evening, mayor, vice mayor and council. Thank you for allowing me to be here tonight. 45 00:03:41,825 --> 00:03:45,805 before we read the proclamation, I wanna pause and draw attention to the people that embody this 46 00:03:46,045 --> 00:03:49,725 work. Every single day. Avondale is fortunate to have a team of outreach workers 47 00:03:50,225 --> 00:03:53,745 who are in every sense of the word superheroes. And they're sitting behind me 48 00:03:54,235 --> 00:03:57,165 tonight wearing their stoner hat, easily identifiable. 49 00:03:58,955 --> 00:04:02,885 they don't wear capes, but they move through our streets day and night, and they turn 50 00:04:03,045 --> 00:04:06,795 over every stone and follow every lead. They exhaust every possible resource. When 51 00:04:07,085 --> 00:04:10,925 someone in our city has lost their home, has lost their connection to family, or even their sense 52 00:04:11,125 --> 00:04:14,965 of hope, these heroes step in and never give up. I've seen them 53 00:04:15,165 --> 00:04:19,085 track down cousins in other states, contact families across the country. They chase 54 00:04:19,285 --> 00:04:22,995 down birth certificates, military credentials, and piece together medical records because 55 00:04:23,485 --> 00:04:27,245 those documents, those fragile threads of identity, can be the key that unlocks 56 00:04:27,685 --> 00:04:31,685 housing or healthcare. They serve as investigators, advocates, and at the same 57 00:04:31,805 --> 00:04:35,625 time as companions, they walk a lot alongside people who have been forgotten or 58 00:04:35,845 --> 00:04:39,805 who can no longer find the strength to advocate for themselves. And in doing so, 59 00:04:40,005 --> 00:04:43,945 they remind us what dignity looks like. They inspire greatness not only in the people they serve, but 60 00:04:44,165 --> 00:04:47,665 in everyone who has the privilege of working beside them. I can tell you they inspire me every day. 61 00:04:48,635 --> 00:04:52,605 they're the heartbeat of a caring city that backs up the promise to care for 62 00:04:52,805 --> 00:04:56,725 every neighbor with real action. As we honor the lives of those we have lost this year, I want 63 00:04:56,885 --> 00:05:00,445 to lift up, lift up our own sonar team. These are the people who meet suffering 64 00:05:00,925 --> 00:05:04,845 with compassion. They meet despair with persistence, and remind us that in their 65 00:05:05,005 --> 00:05:08,965 daily work that that remembrance must always lead to action. 66 00:05:09,555 --> 00:05:13,325 with that, I will turn it over to mayor pineda to read the homeless person's remembrance. 67 00:05:13,565 --> 00:05:17,525 state proclamation. Thank you so much. And actually, uh, council member condi will 68 00:05:17,685 --> 00:05:21,655 be reading, uh, the thank you mayor proclamation. Thank for asking me to read this. Thank 69 00:05:22,005 --> 00:05:25,925 you, brian. Well, just before I begin to read the proclamation, I do wanna say thank you 'cause you guys really 70 00:05:26,245 --> 00:05:30,115 make an impact on the lives of many. Um, not only your team, but also 71 00:05:30,405 --> 00:05:34,325 our first responders that are out there. Um, and just people in the community making, 72 00:05:35,185 --> 00:05:39,005 you know, people aware of someone's in the park that, um, these people 73 00:05:39,465 --> 00:05:43,365 are somebody's daughters, somebody's sons. So thank you for the work that 74 00:05:43,485 --> 00:05:47,125 you all do. Um, and I'm honored to be able to read this proclamation 75 00:05:47,725 --> 00:05:51,435 today. Whereas homeless persons 76 00:05:52,165 --> 00:05:56,125 remembrance day is observed annually on december 21st, the first day of 77 00:05:56,245 --> 00:06:00,005 winter, and the longest night of the year to remember people who died while 78 00:06:00,285 --> 00:06:04,285 experiencing homelessness. And whereas every life has inherent 79 00:06:04,485 --> 00:06:08,445 dignity. And the city of avondale affirms that the loss of any person 80 00:06:08,785 --> 00:06:11,725 to the dangers of homelessness is a loss to our whole community. 81 00:06:12,905 --> 00:06:16,845 and whereas the city of avondale recognizes the tireless work of local 82 00:06:17,125 --> 00:06:20,815 partners, including phoenix rescue mission and the city sonar 83 00:06:21,485 --> 00:06:24,725 outreach team, along with regional service providers, faith communities, 84 00:06:25,535 --> 00:06:29,125 healthcare organizations, and volunteers who serve people experiencing 85 00:06:29,765 --> 00:06:33,765 homelessness with compassions and skill. And whereas 86 00:06:34,685 --> 00:06:38,605 remembering those who have died while unhoused deepens our commitment to 87 00:06:38,805 --> 00:06:42,805 solutions that prevent homelessness, reduce its harms, and make 88 00:06:43,125 --> 00:06:46,925 episodes rare, brief, and non occurring through coordinated 89 00:06:47,445 --> 00:06:51,045 street outreach, emergency shelter, supportive services 90 00:06:51,585 --> 00:06:55,005 and housing. And whereas the city encourages 91 00:06:55,605 --> 00:06:59,515 residents to join community partners in appropriate remembrances, including 92 00:07:00,125 --> 00:07:04,005 moments of silence and the reading of names, and to support efforts 93 00:07:04,435 --> 00:07:07,525 that save lives and connect people to safe, stable housing. 94 00:07:10,635 --> 00:07:14,605 whereas a community remembrance service will be held in avondale 95 00:07:15,345 --> 00:07:18,645 at avondale baptist church on december 21st, 2025, 96 00:07:21,395 --> 00:07:25,315 providing residents an opportunity to honor people who died 97 00:07:25,615 --> 00:07:29,225 while experiencing homelessness. Now therefore, on behalf 98 00:07:29,985 --> 00:07:33,075 of the avondale city council, the city of avondale, arizona, 99 00:07:34,025 --> 00:07:37,965 hereby proclaims homeless persons remembrance day. Thank you. 100 00:07:45,295 --> 00:07:48,725 thank you so much. Council member condi ron, next item please. 101 00:07:50,215 --> 00:07:54,205 thank you, mr. Mayor and counsel. Up next, I'd like to pass it over to council member white to share a few 102 00:07:54,285 --> 00:07:58,205 words about the proclamation, world aid stay. Thank you so 103 00:07:58,365 --> 00:08:02,365 much, mayor. Thank you so much mr. Corbin. Um, as a young 104 00:08:02,525 --> 00:08:06,325 child in the eighties, I became aware of this mystery illness we know 105 00:08:06,865 --> 00:08:10,845 as, um, that was hiv aids. And since that time, 106 00:08:11,785 --> 00:08:15,685 um, I've wanted to learn more and make more people aware about 107 00:08:15,965 --> 00:08:19,965 it throughout, um, my public service. And ironically, when I 108 00:08:20,085 --> 00:08:23,965 went to college, um, I became very interested in delta sigma data 109 00:08:24,405 --> 00:08:28,185 sorority incorporated because they did a lot of work in the community to 110 00:08:28,605 --> 00:08:32,275 continue to promote that awareness and make sure folks, um, understood that 111 00:08:32,745 --> 00:08:36,725 it was something that not only was at that time thought to be transmitted sexually, but 112 00:08:36,925 --> 00:08:40,865 could be transmitted, um, to women as they had children. Um, and so 113 00:08:41,295 --> 00:08:45,285 today is international aids awareness day, and I wanted to 114 00:08:45,485 --> 00:08:49,325 make sure that we acknowledge that since we are in chamber today on december 1st, 115 00:08:50,065 --> 00:08:51,805 so I will go ahead and read that proclamation. 116 00:08:55,075 --> 00:08:58,765 whereas world day, world aids day observed annually on 117 00:08:59,125 --> 00:09:03,105 december 1st, unites people across the globe in shared commitment to end 118 00:09:03,705 --> 00:09:07,425 the hiv epidemic, honor the resilience of those living 119 00:09:07,875 --> 00:09:11,605 with hiv. And remember, with compassion, those who have 120 00:09:12,375 --> 00:09:16,225 lived lives and were lost to aids related illness. And 121 00:09:16,445 --> 00:09:20,225 whereas since the first cases emerged more than four decades ago, 122 00:09:21,105 --> 00:09:24,985 hiv aids has profoundly affected individuals, families, and 123 00:09:25,205 --> 00:09:28,885 communities nationwide and across the world, leaving a lasting social 124 00:09:29,915 --> 00:09:33,885 emotional and public health impact. Whereas remarkable 125 00:09:34,565 --> 00:09:38,285 progress and prevention, testing, treatment education has transformed 126 00:09:38,905 --> 00:09:42,365 the landscape of hiv care, demonstrating that early 127 00:09:43,085 --> 00:09:46,645 diagnosis and sustained access to medical support empowered individuals 128 00:09:47,165 --> 00:09:50,985 living with hiv aids to lead long, healthy and 129 00:09:51,205 --> 00:09:55,025 fulfilling lives. And whereas continued advancement in 130 00:09:55,245 --> 00:09:59,165 public health, coupled with strong community partnerships and education 131 00:09:59,765 --> 00:10:03,525 efforts are empowering individuals with the knowledge, resources, 132 00:10:04,145 --> 00:10:06,765 and support needed to prevent hiv transmission 133 00:10:08,225 --> 00:10:11,805 and improve overall health outcomes. And whereas 134 00:10:12,345 --> 00:10:16,005 the city of avondale reaffirms its commitment to promoting 135 00:10:16,525 --> 00:10:20,145 health, equity, compassion, and awareness, and 136 00:10:20,645 --> 00:10:23,525 encourages all residents to learn about hiv prevention, 137 00:10:24,805 --> 00:10:28,625 standing in solidarity with those, living with hiv and 138 00:10:28,845 --> 00:10:32,445 working collectively to eliminate stigma in all forms. 139 00:10:33,545 --> 00:10:36,725 and now therefore, on behalf of the avondale city council, 140 00:10:37,585 --> 00:10:40,765 the city of avondale, arizona, hereby proclaims december 1st, 2025 141 00:10:43,385 --> 00:10:47,325 at world aids day and encourages all residents 142 00:10:47,825 --> 00:10:51,555 to observe this day as a time for reflection, education, 143 00:10:52,665 --> 00:10:56,485 and a renewed commitment to ending the hiv epidemic 144 00:10:56,725 --> 00:11:00,585 through community collaboration, public health advocacy, and 145 00:11:00,855 --> 00:11:04,405 unwavering support for those affected. Thank you. 146 00:11:05,135 --> 00:11:05,485 thank you. 147 00:11:11,175 --> 00:11:14,865 thank you. Council member white next item are un 148 00:11:15,475 --> 00:11:19,005 unscheduled, uh, public appearances. Mr. Mayor, we have one more item. 149 00:11:20,505 --> 00:11:24,325 oh, sorry. After seeing everybody sitting in the, in 150 00:11:24,525 --> 00:11:28,225 the, in the seats over there, you would think I'd remember. I apologize. Item d. No, 151 00:11:28,545 --> 00:11:32,445 no worries. Uh, emily, our city, uh, clerk specialist, would like to recognize 152 00:11:33,525 --> 00:11:34,565 outgoing board and commission members. 153 00:11:38,035 --> 00:11:41,765 good evening mayor, vice mayor, and city council. My name is emily 154 00:11:42,255 --> 00:11:45,955 soria, city clerk specialist within the city clerk's office. Tonight 155 00:11:46,535 --> 00:11:50,405 we'll be recognizing our outgoing boarding commission members who have completed their terms, 156 00:11:51,235 --> 00:11:55,165 each having served at least one full term, totaling a minimum of three years 157 00:11:55,425 --> 00:11:59,105 of dedicated service to the city of avondale. In 2025, 158 00:11:59,805 --> 00:12:03,655 we had 13 boards and commissions made up of 60 dedicated residents filling 159 00:12:04,215 --> 00:12:08,025 more than 80 positions. Our residents serve as boarding commission 160 00:12:08,465 --> 00:12:12,065 members make a real difference in helping to shape the future of our community. 161 00:12:14,265 --> 00:12:18,055 while we have members who leave office for reasons such as moving outside city limits, 162 00:12:18,715 --> 00:12:22,495 or scheduling conflicts, we also have a special group of members who leave 163 00:12:22,755 --> 00:12:26,055 not by choice, but because the they have reached the end of their term. 164 00:12:27,165 --> 00:12:31,095 tonight, we are here to recognize those individuals, including a few who 165 00:12:31,255 --> 00:12:35,215 have joined us in person. When I call your name, please come forward to the 166 00:12:35,335 --> 00:12:38,815 podium to receive your certificate of recognition and remain standing. 167 00:12:39,825 --> 00:12:43,575 after the presentation, we will invite city councils to join the group on the floor 168 00:12:43,875 --> 00:12:47,735 for photo fabian rado with the neighborhood 169 00:12:48,055 --> 00:12:49,135 and family services commission. 170 00:12:55,475 --> 00:12:57,615 jan graham with the municipal art committee, 171 00:13:03,625 --> 00:13:07,425 janet beeson with the parks, recreation and libraries advisory board, 172 00:13:13,065 --> 00:13:14,455 larry white with the planning commission, 173 00:13:20,385 --> 00:13:23,575 linda warren with risk management and workers' compensation board, 174 00:13:29,495 --> 00:13:32,705 stephanie robinson with corrections officers, retirement pension board, 175 00:13:36,915 --> 00:13:40,505 and stephanie rodriguez with the parks, recreation and libraries advisory board. 176 00:13:45,505 --> 00:13:49,095 thank you so much for your service to the city of avondale. Your dedication and commitment 177 00:13:49,535 --> 00:13:53,395 to making lives better is appreciated. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Uh, 178 00:13:53,615 --> 00:13:57,575 really quickly, if you don't mind, uh, larry or dr. B, you, would you guys like to say 179 00:13:57,775 --> 00:14:01,745 any words? I mean, we're talking some heavy hitters here who participate in everything. 180 00:14:02,715 --> 00:14:06,555 so this is a big deal, , it has 181 00:14:06,795 --> 00:14:10,525 indeed been a privilege these past years to serve both 182 00:14:10,835 --> 00:14:14,625 the city of avondale, the staff, and the council. Thank you. Thank 183 00:14:14,975 --> 00:14:14,975 you. 184 00:14:19,235 --> 00:14:23,065 I have really enjoyed my time with parks and recreation. I'll 185 00:14:23,355 --> 00:14:27,235 miss those meetings. . Well, thank 186 00:14:27,395 --> 00:14:31,155 you so much for both of you and all the time you've spent on our boards and 187 00:14:31,505 --> 00:14:35,415 most, most often, just all of the different events that you're at. Just, uh, 188 00:14:35,735 --> 00:14:39,705 you know, thank you so much for all of the support you provided the city, and I'd be happy if council 189 00:14:40,195 --> 00:14:44,195 would join. Oh, one more. Well, oh, sorry, jen, I'm never 190 00:14:44,235 --> 00:14:47,875 at a loss for words. I thought you were on that side, jen. I'm so sorry. . 191 00:14:48,655 --> 00:14:52,525 so what I would like to say, not only have I enjoyed serving on the 192 00:14:52,685 --> 00:14:56,245 board, but I have such a passion for art. I've been on the art committee, 193 00:14:56,755 --> 00:14:58,905 I've served for six years, and 194 00:15:01,355 --> 00:15:04,955 it's not just about making our community beautiful, 195 00:15:05,665 --> 00:15:09,525 but these activities bring community together. 196 00:15:10,465 --> 00:15:14,085 and a book that I've mentioned to people and even at the board meeting is called 197 00:15:14,715 --> 00:15:18,175 your brain on art, a new york times bestseller 198 00:15:18,945 --> 00:15:22,895 by mckesson and ross, and it's research based. 199 00:15:23,465 --> 00:15:27,065 and they have found that just observing or 200 00:15:27,605 --> 00:15:31,215 creating an art moment for 45 minutes 201 00:15:31,855 --> 00:15:35,695 a month can increase your lifespan by up to 10 years. 202 00:15:36,875 --> 00:15:40,335 so what we are doing is good for our, for ourselves, 203 00:15:40,915 --> 00:15:44,775 and for others. So I really appreciate the, appreciate the opportunity 204 00:15:45,435 --> 00:15:48,835 to have served on the board. Thank you. Thank you so much, jan. 205 00:15:52,945 --> 00:15:56,895 sorry. Thank you, mayor. Of course, vice mayor and council. That concludes my 206 00:15:57,055 --> 00:16:01,015 presentation, and at this time, we welcome any comments from council before we join for our group 207 00:16:01,135 --> 00:16:05,135 photo. Are there any comments from council? If I can, real 208 00:16:05,335 --> 00:16:09,215 quick for jan? Uh, apparently, at least according to a bumper sticker, they 209 00:16:09,555 --> 00:16:12,675 say that earth without art is just, eh, so, 210 00:16:13,875 --> 00:16:17,625 all right. It's my bad form of a joke, everybody. All right, let's get a picture. Let's 211 00:16:17,975 --> 00:16:21,915 go get a picture. And then also, uh, if you, um, who am I inviting up for the, the 212 00:16:22,135 --> 00:16:26,065 picture? Oh, some deltas. If you wanna join us for a picture as well after 213 00:16:26,555 --> 00:16:28,615 we take this picture, please feel free to come on up, 214 00:21:55,955 --> 00:21:55,955 somebody. 215 00:22:04,865 --> 00:22:04,865 okay. 216 00:22:17,345 --> 00:22:21,315 okay. Item number three on schedule public appearances. Julie, have you received 217 00:22:21,455 --> 00:22:25,175 any other requests to speak other than what we have here? Thank you, mayor. We 218 00:22:25,675 --> 00:22:29,595 received public comments, uh, from laura gonzalez and cat m and they 219 00:22:29,715 --> 00:22:33,275 were forwarded to you and their comments, their full comments will be included in the minutes. 220 00:22:34,095 --> 00:22:36,835 we do have one speaker, linda jager. Okay, linda. 221 00:22:57,395 --> 00:23:01,385 good evening, mayor and council. My name is linda and 222 00:23:01,645 --> 00:23:05,275 I am a resident of avondale. I'm here because I'm deeply concerned 223 00:23:06,175 --> 00:23:10,085 about the recent allegations involving council member jeanette 224 00:23:10,725 --> 00:23:13,815 garcia. The lawsuit describing kidnapping, 225 00:23:15,295 --> 00:23:18,445 false imprisonment and sexual misconduct 226 00:23:19,695 --> 00:23:23,385 is serious and it reflects poorly on our city. 227 00:23:25,415 --> 00:23:29,415 I understand that these are allegations, but the repeated 228 00:23:29,975 --> 00:23:33,535 headlines and controversies surrounding this council member 229 00:23:35,095 --> 00:23:38,555 continue to damage avondale's reputation and owe 230 00:23:39,155 --> 00:23:42,235 public trust as residents, 231 00:23:43,815 --> 00:23:47,785 we deserve leadership that that upholds the highest standards. So 232 00:23:48,105 --> 00:23:52,105 I'm asking the counsel to take appropriate and transparent action 233 00:23:52,625 --> 00:23:54,605 of the accusations of council member garcia 234 00:23:57,705 --> 00:24:01,405 avondale should not be represented by someone linked to 235 00:24:01,935 --> 00:24:05,865 ongoing accusations of this magnitude. Protecting the 236 00:24:06,065 --> 00:24:09,385 integrity of the city must come first. Thank you. 237 00:24:10,395 --> 00:24:13,505 thank you. Anything you wanna respond? 238 00:24:14,485 --> 00:24:18,405 no, I just really quickly, and I know that this is, uh, something that, uh, 239 00:24:18,625 --> 00:24:22,385 has come across and many people are aware of, but just 240 00:24:22,715 --> 00:24:26,445 wanna put this out there really quickly in regards to, uh, 241 00:24:26,725 --> 00:24:30,495 the council, um, and what we can do about it. Uh, this 242 00:24:30,785 --> 00:24:34,635 is not, uh, issue that's related to code of conduct. It's a civil issue 243 00:24:35,295 --> 00:24:39,135 between, uh, council member and, um, uh, another 244 00:24:39,625 --> 00:24:43,615 citizen that will be handled and litigated, um, a, uh, accordingly. 245 00:24:44,645 --> 00:24:48,525 and so if there's any other comments in regards to us 246 00:24:48,765 --> 00:24:52,585 as a council, me as a mayor, doing something to enforce any sort 247 00:24:52,825 --> 00:24:56,435 of discipline on a council member. This is not a code of conduct issue. 248 00:24:56,925 --> 00:25:00,485 it is going to be a matter that will be, um, dealt with in 249 00:25:00,945 --> 00:25:04,905 a court. And we'll let the court determine, uh, the outcome of these 250 00:25:05,145 --> 00:25:09,005 allegations. And so I just wanted to make sure that I made that comment. Ron, is 251 00:25:09,225 --> 00:25:12,535 there anything else that, uh, I need to add? Nope. 252 00:25:13,285 --> 00:25:17,265 no. Mr. Mayor. Okay. Alrighty. Well, with that, let's move forward 253 00:25:17,695 --> 00:25:18,895 with item number five. 254 00:25:21,935 --> 00:25:25,905 consent agenda. Sorry. Yes. Item number four, sorry. 255 00:25:26,225 --> 00:25:30,145 consent agenda. Are there any members, council members who wish 256 00:25:30,305 --> 00:25:31,905 to have an item removed for separate consideration? 257 00:25:34,965 --> 00:25:38,865 see none. We got a motion from council member weiss, a second from council 258 00:25:39,105 --> 00:25:41,385 member white. If the rest of the council could please vote. 259 00:25:45,625 --> 00:25:49,475 thank you. Item passes. Seven zero. Now we're moving on 260 00:25:49,695 --> 00:25:53,535 to item number five. Ron. Thank you, mr. Mayor and council up first, 261 00:25:53,755 --> 00:25:57,515 we have mark foot, our recreation manager to present an update on 262 00:25:57,795 --> 00:26:00,095 the city's, uh, park recreation library special events. 263 00:26:12,755 --> 00:26:14,765 good evening, mayor, vice mayor and council. 264 00:26:17,485 --> 00:26:20,785 I don't know how to work a desk, apparently. . Um, 265 00:26:22,225 --> 00:26:26,105 I'm here to give my name's mark foot, and I'm the recreation manager for 266 00:26:26,325 --> 00:26:30,205 parks and recreation, specifically overseeing special events and recreation. Uh, here to 267 00:26:30,405 --> 00:26:34,405 give an update on our special events, um, uh, fiscal year to date, as well 268 00:26:34,705 --> 00:26:38,285 as, um, just a preview of what we have coming for next year. 269 00:26:40,345 --> 00:26:44,325 so we'll start back in july and do a re re quick recap. We made some 270 00:26:44,525 --> 00:26:47,725 significant changes to our light up the sky event, which happened on july 4th. 271 00:26:48,945 --> 00:26:52,765 um, we changed the layout. We moved into the midway, and we opened 272 00:26:52,965 --> 00:26:56,885 up the barn area as an air conditioned area. Um, this event was very successful 273 00:26:57,365 --> 00:27:01,265 with just over 10,000 people in attendance for that day. Um, and 274 00:27:01,625 --> 00:27:05,485 we had a four star rating for that event. Again, we talked 275 00:27:05,645 --> 00:27:09,115 about our new layout, air conditioned barn space, as well as added cooling 276 00:27:09,655 --> 00:27:13,625 zones. Uh, and that feedback was, was very positive. So we'll be looking to 277 00:27:14,345 --> 00:27:18,195 expand some of those areas, change our layout a little bit more, as well as provide 278 00:27:18,795 --> 00:27:22,695 some additional food options for next year, um, with the additional, 279 00:27:23,585 --> 00:27:27,335 um, or with the changed layouts. Uh, follow 280 00:27:27,825 --> 00:27:31,545 that in august with our blank canvas summer showcase. Uh, this 281 00:27:31,895 --> 00:27:35,875 is an opportunity for our young residents to show out their art skills, 282 00:27:36,815 --> 00:27:40,815 um, and create something that represents them. And an and avondale. We 283 00:27:41,035 --> 00:27:44,875 had 213 participants this year with a five star rating. We had 135 284 00:27:45,835 --> 00:27:49,465 canvases that were actually returned, and we were able to display here at city hall, 285 00:27:50,295 --> 00:27:53,995 and, and we did awards across three age groups. Again, very successful event, 286 00:27:54,575 --> 00:27:58,515 uh, feedback that we get from this event is, is always very, very positive. It's a free event 287 00:27:58,855 --> 00:28:02,635 for these, these kids to participate in our barks and treats 288 00:28:03,035 --> 00:28:06,515 event, which is our dog based, uh, halloween event happens in october. 289 00:28:07,495 --> 00:28:11,275 uh, this year we had 1,300 people in attendance, 290 00:28:12,055 --> 00:28:15,955 and that's almost double what it was last year. We had significant increase 291 00:28:16,175 --> 00:28:20,155 as well from vendor participation and exhibitor participation, and a 292 00:28:20,275 --> 00:28:24,115 4.85 star rating. Uh, our cute dogs and costumes. 293 00:28:24,595 --> 00:28:28,555 we had 43 participate in the dog costume contest, which was a, a big 294 00:28:28,775 --> 00:28:32,775 hit. Um, and this is a great partnership with our brookfield community, um, 295 00:28:32,995 --> 00:28:36,875 and the alamar community, um, there in south avondale. Um, but very, very 296 00:28:37,115 --> 00:28:40,875 popular event will continue to expand and, and grow this event, uh, throughout the years. 297 00:28:41,455 --> 00:28:44,595 um, and, and continue to do it there in the alamar area. 298 00:28:46,655 --> 00:28:50,095 our billy moore days. I'm still tired from this event. Um, but, 299 00:28:50,695 --> 00:28:54,505 uh, it happened october 16th through 19th. Uh, we had just over 300 00:28:54,795 --> 00:28:58,585 27,000 people visit, uh, the billy moore area 301 00:28:59,145 --> 00:29:02,955 over the course of those four days for our carnival and our festival. That does not 302 00:29:03,155 --> 00:29:06,875 include, um, the parade. The parade. We, we count a little bit differently. 303 00:29:07,575 --> 00:29:11,055 uh, but we had a survey rating of 4.85 stars for, 304 00:29:11,855 --> 00:29:15,715 for that event. Um, a little bit lower than last year. 305 00:29:16,415 --> 00:29:20,035 um, last year we had some social media impact, um, from some outside 306 00:29:20,475 --> 00:29:24,385 social media that really boosted attendance in addition to some feedback that 307 00:29:24,695 --> 00:29:28,275 the, the state fair was getting. And so we had a boost of, of numbers, 308 00:29:28,895 --> 00:29:32,675 and we came back to more historical norms for, for this event. Uh, this 309 00:29:32,915 --> 00:29:36,795 last year, our billy moore days parade was another 310 00:29:37,185 --> 00:29:40,555 huge success. We had just over 2000 people in attendance for this parade. 311 00:29:41,305 --> 00:29:45,245 um, along central and along western. We had 41 parade entries 312 00:29:45,625 --> 00:29:49,385 and a 4.85 star rating as well on this event. Um, 313 00:29:49,785 --> 00:29:53,285 and janet, I don't know if she's still here. Janet was our grand marshall. 314 00:29:53,905 --> 00:29:57,605 um, and we appreciate everyone's attendance and participation in this historic, 315 00:29:58,145 --> 00:30:01,745 uh, event that helps us recognize the history and the, 316 00:30:02,225 --> 00:30:06,185 the culture that exists here in avondale. Our creep 317 00:30:06,465 --> 00:30:10,105 in candy crawl, another event that saw, uh, record breaking attendance. 318 00:30:11,085 --> 00:30:14,865 uh, we had just under 5,000 people in attendance for our creep in candy crawl on october 30th, 319 00:30:15,955 --> 00:30:19,275 which is a change. It's been historically a halloween night event. 320 00:30:19,965 --> 00:30:23,705 um, but this year because of the, the day that it fell, we moved it 321 00:30:24,025 --> 00:30:27,905 a day earlier. Um, that's almost a double, um, of the 322 00:30:28,425 --> 00:30:32,425 participation that we had last year. Um, and we came really close to running 323 00:30:32,625 --> 00:30:36,405 outta candy, but we had, uh, some backup that we had to go get. Uh, 324 00:30:36,695 --> 00:30:40,425 this event got a 4.8 star rating as well. We had 45 people participate 325 00:30:41,065 --> 00:30:44,785 in our costume contest. And again, we moved this from halloween to the 326 00:30:45,145 --> 00:30:49,065 thursday prior. Um, which is our intention is to continue 327 00:30:49,225 --> 00:30:53,185 to do that as halloween falls on a weekend. We'll continue to do it that 328 00:30:53,575 --> 00:30:57,465 that thursday before. Um, to facilitate, um, staff at this, 329 00:30:57,965 --> 00:31:01,945 at this event, our medos and 330 00:31:02,025 --> 00:31:06,025 melodies event, this is a new event that was created based off of feedback that was received 331 00:31:06,145 --> 00:31:10,065 during our master plan and our strategic planning. Um, this happened 332 00:31:10,185 --> 00:31:14,025 on november 14th. It was our youth entrepreneur market. We had over 333 00:31:14,445 --> 00:31:17,705 600 in attendance during this event with 43 youth entrepreneurs, 334 00:31:18,835 --> 00:31:22,755 exhibitors, uh, selling their goods and their homemade, um, items 335 00:31:23,525 --> 00:31:26,895 to all the attendees. This was actually our second date. 336 00:31:27,565 --> 00:31:31,555 our first date was supposed to be a hispanic heritage market with a hispanic heritage theme 337 00:31:31,905 --> 00:31:35,905 happening in september. Unfortunately, it was that week that we got all of 338 00:31:36,025 --> 00:31:39,945 that rain and we got rained out of this event. So, um, but super successful. We have 339 00:31:40,175 --> 00:31:43,745 some two more upcoming for this fiscal year, one that'll happen in january. 340 00:31:44,295 --> 00:31:47,985 that is our, um, back to back to the new year fitness, 341 00:31:48,925 --> 00:31:52,405 uh, event, as well as our country night in 342 00:31:52,955 --> 00:31:56,585 march. Um, highlight our run series. 343 00:31:57,405 --> 00:32:01,305 uh, we consolidated our run series this year. We have four runs that happen throughout the 344 00:32:01,425 --> 00:32:04,825 year. I won't talk a ton about them because brittany will hit on them in the next presentation. 345 00:32:05,725 --> 00:32:09,585 um, but we had our dunking dash, which was our first dunking dash that took place at the 346 00:32:09,745 --> 00:32:13,615 aquatics center. This is a unique event, is it's a run and swim, 347 00:32:14,045 --> 00:32:17,905 so not quite a triathlon, not quite a run. It's somewhere in between. Uh, we had 348 00:32:18,065 --> 00:32:21,945 68 participants for this first event, uh, west valley vet run, which 349 00:32:22,185 --> 00:32:25,825 is a partnership with, um, australia mountain community college. And the proceeds 350 00:32:26,345 --> 00:32:30,225 for this event go to, uh, veteran services. There were over 250 351 00:32:30,945 --> 00:32:34,825 participants in that run, and they raised over $40,000 for those 352 00:32:34,985 --> 00:32:38,765 veteran based causes. So very, very successful partnership with, um, 353 00:32:39,625 --> 00:32:43,405 the, um, community college. Uh, we have a couple 354 00:32:43,715 --> 00:32:47,515 more re runs that will be happening here soon. Avon dle dash will 355 00:32:47,805 --> 00:32:51,765 happen, uh, the weekend before christmas. This will be the second year of this event, 356 00:32:52,135 --> 00:32:55,875 which was very, very successful last year. It's a one k 5k 357 00:32:56,545 --> 00:33:00,425 10 k run that happens here in the morning. We turn on all the lights, we pop 358 00:33:00,645 --> 00:33:04,565 on our tree, um, and have just a really good time running and, and running off all 359 00:33:04,725 --> 00:33:08,605 those calories that you've earned all month long. And then hoot and hussle, 360 00:33:08,925 --> 00:33:11,455 which is a partnership with aga high school, will happen march 21st. 361 00:33:14,645 --> 00:33:18,585 a handful of upcoming signature events this saturday. We have our, 362 00:33:19,265 --> 00:33:22,925 uh, avondale avondale winter fest, um, that will happen 363 00:33:23,275 --> 00:33:27,045 here at the civic center complex. Um, from five to 9:00 pm 364 00:33:27,495 --> 00:33:31,365 we'll be lighting our holiday tree, um, and all of the lights will be 365 00:33:31,525 --> 00:33:34,435 on throughout the holiday season. So a celebration of the holiday seasons 366 00:33:36,425 --> 00:33:39,885 in february, late february, early march, we have our trace reels nature 367 00:33:40,485 --> 00:33:44,225 festival, and we're very excited that this is gonna be headed back down to 368 00:33:44,545 --> 00:33:48,525 the basin meridian wildlife area. So the last two years, because of flood damage, 369 00:33:48,815 --> 00:33:52,285 we've, uh, been at, um, the regional park. 370 00:33:52,945 --> 00:33:56,645 and this year we get to go back down into the basin meridian wildlife area. 371 00:33:57,225 --> 00:34:01,065 we walked to the site last week, and construction progress is going well. Um, 372 00:34:01,305 --> 00:34:05,165 and we should be set for those dates. And then in april, we bring back 373 00:34:05,385 --> 00:34:09,215 our kid fest, which is our kid, uh, related special event 374 00:34:09,585 --> 00:34:13,445 in celebration of, um, day of the child, or di de 375 00:34:13,645 --> 00:34:17,525 los ninos. Um, and that's a, a great event and a really large event that happens 376 00:34:17,985 --> 00:34:21,825 at, um, at friendship park. And then saturday may 2nd, 377 00:34:22,335 --> 00:34:25,965 we'll have avon del fiesta, an old town, uh, celebrating our hispanic 378 00:34:26,485 --> 00:34:29,005 heritage and, and some of the great events out there. 379 00:34:30,865 --> 00:34:34,765 we have a handful of community events that'll be happening before the end of the fiscal year as well. We have two 380 00:34:34,965 --> 00:34:38,805 more mercados and melodies events happening in january and march with health and 381 00:34:39,125 --> 00:34:43,045 wellness and country. We have a movie in the park, um, at deconcini in 382 00:34:43,405 --> 00:34:47,205 february. Our extravaganza will happen at both donny hill and mountain view park 383 00:34:47,855 --> 00:34:51,725 right before easter. And then we will follow up the end of the year with our 384 00:34:52,085 --> 00:34:54,725 memorial day celebration and our juneteenth event on june 19th. 385 00:34:57,065 --> 00:35:00,145 so with that, I'd be happy to answer any questions. Um, 386 00:35:01,175 --> 00:35:04,555 thank you for the presentation. Mark. Any questions, comments from counsel? 387 00:35:06,275 --> 00:35:10,035 okay, councilor voy, thank you so much for your presentation, mark. 388 00:35:10,705 --> 00:35:14,585 um, I noticed that the 4th of july event, it got just four out 389 00:35:14,805 --> 00:35:18,625 of five stars and kind of trended lower than the other events. Um, 390 00:35:19,115 --> 00:35:22,965 with the, I guess we're having our 250 year celebration as 391 00:35:23,125 --> 00:35:27,005 a country next year. I was wondering, um, do, what are we planning 392 00:35:27,145 --> 00:35:31,065 to do differently and do you know if we were able to partner with the 393 00:35:31,395 --> 00:35:35,125 state's planning commission? Um, for that event? We have, we, 394 00:35:35,625 --> 00:35:39,345 the, the state committee reached out. We had a meeting with them, um, 395 00:35:39,665 --> 00:35:42,845 and we're talking through how we can integrate some of their celebrations 396 00:35:43,715 --> 00:35:47,565 into our own celebration, um, and what that looks like. Those are still 397 00:35:47,725 --> 00:35:51,615 in the early planning stages of, of how we incorporate their, their 398 00:35:52,195 --> 00:35:56,045 celebration into ours. Um, but we are looking at some of those items. 399 00:35:56,825 --> 00:36:00,685 um, and then on the four star feedback, uh, unfortunately this event because of the 400 00:36:00,845 --> 00:36:04,665 way it happens, but we just don't get a lot of feedback from this event. Um, and 401 00:36:04,885 --> 00:36:08,885 so that's part of the reason that, but we do get some feedback and we're trying to 402 00:36:09,045 --> 00:36:12,845 utilize those to improve the event. One of those being our food trucks this year, moving 403 00:36:13,225 --> 00:36:17,065 it inside. We had many more people participating in 404 00:36:17,285 --> 00:36:21,205 our food vendors, um, and we just weren't prepared for the number of people that were gonna be 405 00:36:21,325 --> 00:36:25,145 looking for food options within the raceway. And so we'll be adding some of those things, um, 406 00:36:25,365 --> 00:36:29,195 trying to add some more cooling, changing some layout and, um, items with 407 00:36:29,705 --> 00:36:33,645 how popular it was to come in the raceway instead of just being out in the parking 408 00:36:33,785 --> 00:36:37,385 lot like we've been previously. Do we have the 409 00:36:37,835 --> 00:36:40,585 ability for folks to come out and kind of like, um, 410 00:36:41,865 --> 00:36:45,445 rv all day there? Is that that open right now? Or is it just open for the evening 411 00:36:46,445 --> 00:36:50,075 fireworks time? Yeah. Right now we've just opened the parking lot at a certain time. 412 00:36:50,665 --> 00:36:54,385 I'm not off the top of my head. I don't remember what time that is, but we do open it, but 413 00:36:54,825 --> 00:36:58,325 we can look for sure into opening the, the lots early. 414 00:36:58,905 --> 00:37:02,885 um, it does require a little bit of security and some parking, but it's, it's for sure something that 415 00:37:03,005 --> 00:37:06,955 we can look at. Thank you. Any other comments? Okay, council 416 00:37:07,445 --> 00:37:11,405 member dy. Thank you, mayor. Thank you, mark. Um, it's great 417 00:37:11,565 --> 00:37:15,165 to see all the exciting things happening in avondale with, with the parks and recreation. 418 00:37:16,025 --> 00:37:19,845 um, I just wanna just say thank you so much for, um, planning 419 00:37:20,205 --> 00:37:24,005 a movie in the park at de canni. You know, it's nice to have the movie nights 420 00:37:24,385 --> 00:37:27,965 in some of our smaller pocket parks where sometimes residents maybe can't 421 00:37:28,485 --> 00:37:32,485 get to friendship park. Um, and I just wanted to share that when 422 00:37:32,765 --> 00:37:36,765 I was on council, when I first got on council, we were at a, we had a movie night at a 423 00:37:36,885 --> 00:37:39,585 pocket park, one of our little parks. And 424 00:37:41,025 --> 00:37:44,725 the families that came out brought their blankets, they brought their 425 00:37:45,045 --> 00:37:49,045 kitchen chairs and they were so thankful. And I 426 00:37:49,165 --> 00:37:53,135 can recall one mother telling me, 'cause she had four kids, and she's 427 00:37:53,485 --> 00:37:57,325 like, I could not afford to take my kids to a movie theater. And she really was thankful that 428 00:37:57,525 --> 00:38:01,045 we were able to provide a good movie, you know, for the kids in the park. 429 00:38:01,545 --> 00:38:05,525 so thank you for having it at decons, and I hope that we, um, are 430 00:38:05,725 --> 00:38:09,575 able to provide a movie in other parks in avondale too. Thank 431 00:38:09,925 --> 00:38:13,925 you. No, thank you. Councilor white, I noticed 432 00:38:14,115 --> 00:38:17,875 that we, um, we used to have a cool couple of cycle events that came 433 00:38:18,165 --> 00:38:22,125 through avondale. Um, anything on the horizon, adding a cycle event. We have 434 00:38:22,245 --> 00:38:26,155 quite a few running events, definitely. Now I like to see the fact that we have more 435 00:38:26,605 --> 00:38:30,505 swimming events and I, I love all of the programming, but are we gonna do 436 00:38:30,745 --> 00:38:34,445 any more biking? This, this might be a question for corey. 437 00:38:34,795 --> 00:38:38,585 I'll try and speak on it. Based off of the, the feedback we got during our, our 438 00:38:38,805 --> 00:38:42,465 master plan, that's not one of those, those things that ranked very high and 439 00:38:43,085 --> 00:38:47,065 participation in, in that event previously was pretty low. Um, and 440 00:38:47,285 --> 00:38:51,025 so the decision would made to reallocate those resources to, to events 441 00:38:51,545 --> 00:38:55,525 and, and items that were, um, had much higher 442 00:38:56,125 --> 00:38:58,635 participation in them. But I don't know if I'm speaking out of turn. Nope. 443 00:39:00,225 --> 00:39:03,605 uh, mayor, vice mayor, council member white. Great. Uh, great question. 444 00:39:04,265 --> 00:39:08,135 uh, the cycle avondale event was not, uh, achieving its registration goals 445 00:39:08,755 --> 00:39:12,645 that, so we weren't seeing the growth or the interest in participation. Um, so it was an 446 00:39:12,805 --> 00:39:16,625 opportunity for us to possibly pivot and attract, uh, a different market or provide services for 447 00:39:16,845 --> 00:39:20,765 a different market of resident. Um, as we develop our new trail system and with 448 00:39:20,925 --> 00:39:24,525 the success of our recent bond package, I think we'll develop a lot more linear 449 00:39:24,975 --> 00:39:28,925 trail and path system for us to take advantage of, which will reduce the cost of us 450 00:39:29,005 --> 00:39:32,915 hosting that style event. Because to really have a cycle that you want to have substantial 451 00:39:33,605 --> 00:39:37,325 mileage, you know, 20, 30, 50 miles, um, for those cyclists 452 00:39:37,725 --> 00:39:41,725 to really enjoy and to achieve that within our city without crossing or crossing 453 00:39:41,925 --> 00:39:45,605 I 10 was becoming very expensive to achieve, um, for a small population of users. 454 00:39:47,105 --> 00:39:50,865 um, so something we can continue to explore as we expand that trail system, or 455 00:39:51,185 --> 00:39:54,005 if there's a desire to bring it back, we could look for alternative funding to do so. 456 00:39:56,725 --> 00:40:00,705 I think, um, one of the things I'll, I'll say just in regards to your comment there, corey, is um, 457 00:40:01,625 --> 00:40:05,565 the appreciation that I have for trying things and, you know, sometimes 458 00:40:06,005 --> 00:40:09,965 they work and they take off and sometimes they don't. Uh, but not for the sake of 459 00:40:10,145 --> 00:40:14,085 not trying. But at the same token in regards to, you know, 460 00:40:14,165 --> 00:40:18,045 working with our residents money, it's important that we are 461 00:40:18,205 --> 00:40:22,205 aware that if it's just not getting the traction that it deserves or that 462 00:40:22,405 --> 00:40:26,285 we would like, that we don't offer it just for the sake of offering. It's gotta make financial 463 00:40:26,725 --> 00:40:30,685 sense as well. And so far, all of the events that we've offered, I believe do that. 464 00:40:30,805 --> 00:40:34,645 and if they don't, we're not offering 'em anymore. Uh, but off, uh, council member 465 00:40:35,075 --> 00:40:38,865 conde's point, just being very mindful and you have been, uh, 466 00:40:39,105 --> 00:40:43,005 the department has been of navigating the different parts 467 00:40:43,585 --> 00:40:47,445 of the city, you know, not concentrating an event in one area over the other, 468 00:40:47,945 --> 00:40:51,435 but really spreading it out, trying it out in pocket parks or smaller 469 00:40:52,055 --> 00:40:55,965 parks. And while it may not be friendship deigning as a park, uh, just as 470 00:40:56,125 --> 00:40:59,745 any others, and so the fact that your department is, is willing to try, 471 00:41:00,425 --> 00:41:04,075 uh, and navigate these challenges or, uh, wins 472 00:41:04,505 --> 00:41:08,285 if you will, um, then I'm, I'm really happy that we're able to provide those to the 473 00:41:08,525 --> 00:41:12,445 residents and especially if they make sense. So there's no other comments. 474 00:41:13,255 --> 00:41:15,485 thank you so much for the presentation. Appreciate it. 475 00:41:20,025 --> 00:41:23,805 ron. Next item. Thank you mr. Mayor and council. Up next is brittany, your recreation 476 00:41:24,285 --> 00:41:26,645 manager. She's gonna give you an update on the aquatic center. 477 00:41:31,755 --> 00:41:35,405 good evening mayor, vice mayor and council members. My name is brittany shamsky 478 00:41:35,885 --> 00:41:39,825 and I'm one of our recreation managers for parks, recreation and libraries department. And 479 00:41:40,045 --> 00:41:43,525 today I'm going to be discussing our 2025 aquatic season. 480 00:41:45,685 --> 00:41:49,655 just a quick overview before we dive into some of those details. Um, some things to highlight 481 00:41:50,015 --> 00:41:53,855 now that we have two years worth of data, we're currently earning a 4.2 482 00:41:54,565 --> 00:41:58,365 star review on google. Our swim lesson ratings are 4.7 483 00:41:59,235 --> 00:42:03,065 out of five, which is up from 4.5 star from last year. We've 484 00:42:03,415 --> 00:42:07,175 increased significantly the number of swim lessons and program offerings at the aquatic center. 485 00:42:07,795 --> 00:42:11,095 and our room rentals and facility rentals have been so popular. 486 00:42:11,955 --> 00:42:15,715 um, they've been busy every weekend and so we're looking at different ways to explore future 487 00:42:16,135 --> 00:42:20,135 opportunities, beginning with 488 00:42:20,375 --> 00:42:24,375 our swim lessons classes and teams. We had an astounding number 489 00:42:24,575 --> 00:42:28,055 of participants this year. Just over 2,300 participants. 490 00:42:29,165 --> 00:42:32,695 that includes the infant parent classes, our youth classes, 491 00:42:33,425 --> 00:42:36,975 adult classes, fitness programs that include things like our paddleboard, 492 00:42:37,575 --> 00:42:41,295 yoga, river fitness, um, our recreational swim teams, 493 00:42:41,835 --> 00:42:45,255 and a new program of water polo this year. This is a huge accomplishment, 494 00:42:46,235 --> 00:42:50,015 um, not only for our team to go from 1500 from last year, 495 00:42:50,475 --> 00:42:53,895 but to 2,300 from this year, but that's a huge, um, opportunity 496 00:42:54,635 --> 00:42:58,415 for our residents to get an additional 800 participants into a swimming lesson 497 00:42:58,695 --> 00:43:02,695 program this year. Um, we also had our fire medical 498 00:43:03,095 --> 00:43:06,845 department come out and teach adult cpr classes a couple times this 499 00:43:07,135 --> 00:43:11,085 summer as well, um, which was a great opportunity for, um, some parents that 500 00:43:11,375 --> 00:43:15,165 were kind of hanging out while their students were in the swim lessons themselves. They 501 00:43:15,695 --> 00:43:16,855 actually took a cpr class 502 00:43:19,875 --> 00:43:23,715 during our regular, um, swim hours. We call that our resident rec swim. We 503 00:43:24,035 --> 00:43:27,935 saw over 58,000 purchase or swimmers, um, at our 504 00:43:28,095 --> 00:43:31,975 facilities. This is about the same number as what it was last year. We saw 505 00:43:32,205 --> 00:43:36,135 just about 60,000 last year, so it's a tiny bit less. But I do wanna 506 00:43:36,375 --> 00:43:39,775 point out that although our weather has been beautiful this september and october, 507 00:43:40,385 --> 00:43:44,055 we've gotten tons of rain. Great for arizona, great weather outside 508 00:43:44,495 --> 00:43:48,135 doesn't always mean great weather at the pool. So we did see a little bit lower attendance, 509 00:43:49,155 --> 00:43:53,135 um, in september and october than last year, but to be expected just due to that 510 00:43:53,255 --> 00:43:57,255 weather. And then a really cool offering that we do have is that 511 00:43:57,435 --> 00:44:00,835 we have the day passes that they can purchase in advance online 512 00:44:01,675 --> 00:44:05,675 and we saw about 25% of our day passes being purchased in 513 00:44:05,895 --> 00:44:05,895 advance. 514 00:44:09,915 --> 00:44:13,735 the aquatic center is in a kind of unique situation in that it's the 515 00:44:13,935 --> 00:44:17,835 bulk of its main season runs over two fiscal years. So our 516 00:44:18,055 --> 00:44:21,655 main season opens to public in that april and then ends in october. 517 00:44:22,235 --> 00:44:26,055 so we kind of see the end of one fiscal year and the start of the other. So looking at data 518 00:44:26,355 --> 00:44:30,215 can be kind of funky sometimes. So I did wanna show, um, the last two years of 519 00:44:30,375 --> 00:44:34,285 data, but it is, is broken into three fiscal years. Um, what we're seeing 520 00:44:34,405 --> 00:44:38,005 is roughly $300,000 worth of revenue from last summer 521 00:44:38,545 --> 00:44:42,525 and also from this past summer as well. If you look at fiscal year 2026, 522 00:44:43,535 --> 00:44:46,045 which just started this july, we're already at $129,000 523 00:44:47,915 --> 00:44:51,765 towards our 205,000, um, for annual revenue that we're 524 00:44:52,275 --> 00:44:56,005 expecting. Some ways that we're hoping to continue to achieve 525 00:44:56,325 --> 00:45:00,125 this and also to increase those numbers is to look at increased rental opportunities. 526 00:45:01,065 --> 00:45:05,045 we know that our room rentals and our facility rentals are very, very popular. And so 527 00:45:05,165 --> 00:45:08,885 we're looking at, um, potentially adding in some ramada rentals 528 00:45:09,365 --> 00:45:12,965 throughout the facility as well for maybe some of those smaller parties to get more 529 00:45:13,485 --> 00:45:17,445 families an opportunity to have that shared party space at the facility. 530 00:45:20,715 --> 00:45:24,685 some of the events that we hosted this year was our annual wave fest event. So it's our 531 00:45:24,805 --> 00:45:28,485 second annual, this is our kickoff event, um, for each season. 532 00:45:29,265 --> 00:45:33,045 we typically start it in the morning with our fire department and also our police 533 00:45:33,285 --> 00:45:37,125 department and our lifeguard team. This is something that they do internal where they run 534 00:45:37,365 --> 00:45:41,365 a drill and they really get to see what that lifelike response is. And then 535 00:45:41,485 --> 00:45:45,185 our actual public event is, um, with the 536 00:45:45,705 --> 00:45:49,605 agu freea food and clothing bank where we had participants bring items for donation. 537 00:45:50,625 --> 00:45:54,285 um, we worked with avondale toyota to help sponsor and of course our council 538 00:45:54,685 --> 00:45:58,645 members as well to greet, um, our residents serve food and welcome 539 00:45:58,885 --> 00:46:02,675 everybody to the kickoff of summer dive in movies were 540 00:46:02,965 --> 00:46:06,925 added into our events as well. They've been super popular. We were 541 00:46:07,045 --> 00:46:11,045 able to do three this past summer, um, and I think by the last one we were sold 542 00:46:11,345 --> 00:46:15,205 out on tickets on there. So very, very popular. We love having those and we look 543 00:46:15,365 --> 00:46:19,005 forward to having more this next year. The arizona lifeguard 544 00:46:19,485 --> 00:46:23,485 challenge is a challenge, um, that unfortunately kind of paused when covid 545 00:46:24,195 --> 00:46:28,165 started there, but we were able to revive it as of last year and we were fortunate 546 00:46:28,565 --> 00:46:32,485 enough to host that event both last year, um, and for, sorry, 2024 547 00:46:33,265 --> 00:46:37,225 and 2025. And we're looking at hosting that event this coming year, but 548 00:46:37,445 --> 00:46:41,125 it's an opportunity for all the different cities and towns to come together 549 00:46:41,545 --> 00:46:45,445 and, um, have a lifeguard challenge and just get to see kind of what other 550 00:46:45,645 --> 00:46:49,325 cities are doing and to share that camaraderie for, um, our lifeguards. 551 00:46:50,625 --> 00:46:54,475 um, one of the events mark mentioned as well was our dunkin dash. It was our first ever 552 00:46:54,785 --> 00:46:58,645 dunkin dash. It was a swim and a run event. Um, this event got lots of great 553 00:46:59,365 --> 00:47:03,245 feedback, um, for being hosted at night. It's our first night run that we've ever 554 00:47:03,405 --> 00:47:07,385 done as well. So cool opportunity there. And a fun fact about that one. 555 00:47:07,745 --> 00:47:11,645 um, we did receive a 4.9 star evaluation on that 556 00:47:11,805 --> 00:47:15,285 one, although it is a first event. That's great. We got 4.9, 557 00:47:16,025 --> 00:47:19,865 but 4.9 for anyone. We were super excited, so huge kudos to the team for 558 00:47:20,085 --> 00:47:23,785 that one. Um, and then our last event I wanted to highlight was our 559 00:47:24,325 --> 00:47:27,345 hispanic heritage slash bash. We did host this one, um, 560 00:47:28,345 --> 00:47:32,125 in the mid-october and it was starting to get a little bit chilly, but we had tons of 561 00:47:32,525 --> 00:47:36,325 festive music, we had crafts and our poolside laia. We are looking 562 00:47:36,565 --> 00:47:40,495 at moving this one just a tiny bit earlier just in case there's some weather that happens again, 563 00:47:40,865 --> 00:47:43,365 so that way we can get more people to enjoy that event. 564 00:47:46,065 --> 00:47:49,985 um, because of our success of our wave fest program, we did 565 00:47:50,205 --> 00:47:54,045 submit to the arizona parks and recreation association and we 566 00:47:54,485 --> 00:47:58,325 actually won an award. Um, and our team was recognized at the annual a 567 00:47:58,525 --> 00:48:02,405 pra conference for the outstanding aquatic program. This is a really great 568 00:48:02,645 --> 00:48:06,645 opportunity for our team to be recognized for all their work and for you guys as well 569 00:48:06,765 --> 00:48:10,405 and being a part of that, um, that event. And it's our second 570 00:48:10,795 --> 00:48:14,605 year in a row of winning an award through a pra for the aquatic 571 00:48:15,085 --> 00:48:18,925 center. Um, last year we were fortunate enough to win the outstanding facility 572 00:48:19,135 --> 00:48:22,885 award as well, so we're really excited, um, for the possibility of what maybe year three 573 00:48:23,355 --> 00:48:27,335 will bring us some community relationships. 574 00:48:28,115 --> 00:48:32,085 we have, um, is with tulsa union high school district. They currently have 575 00:48:32,375 --> 00:48:36,295 their high school swim teams that practice with us. Um, last year they had 576 00:48:36,545 --> 00:48:40,335 three of their high school competitive teams practice and they increased this year to four. 577 00:48:40,635 --> 00:48:44,495 so we're excited to see, um, the swim team kind of growing here in the west 578 00:48:44,695 --> 00:48:48,615 valley. I mentioned a pra, um, our michael phelps foundation, oh, 579 00:48:48,815 --> 00:48:52,635 I forgot to mention them earlier, sorry, . They, um, also help sponsor the 580 00:48:52,855 --> 00:48:56,315 arizona lifeguard challenge as well. And they do host trainings here, um, 581 00:48:56,915 --> 00:49:00,345 for their coaches and things like that. On occasion, we have our water 582 00:49:01,045 --> 00:49:04,935 polo team, our phoenix water polo. Um, we increased, we're going 583 00:49:05,055 --> 00:49:08,995 to increase from one team just during a summer recreational season. Um, due 584 00:49:09,215 --> 00:49:12,855 to a success, we're gonna host one in the spring, summer and fall next year. 585 00:49:13,915 --> 00:49:17,615 desert paddleboards was a new opportunity for a program, um, that was added 586 00:49:18,045 --> 00:49:21,835 late in october. Um, and it was for our sound bath. So 587 00:49:22,055 --> 00:49:26,015 we had live music, um, lots of calming sounds and it was just a great opportunity 588 00:49:26,555 --> 00:49:30,455 to relax and the outdoors kind of all the sunset was going down and that's something we're 589 00:49:30,735 --> 00:49:34,695 looking forward to continuing next year. And then just a huge shout out to our 590 00:49:34,855 --> 00:49:38,795 food trucks. We did increase those from four participants last year to seven. So 591 00:49:39,245 --> 00:49:43,035 lots more opportunities, um, to get local businesses in our centers and 592 00:49:43,255 --> 00:49:45,935 also residents to get more variation in their food choices. 593 00:49:48,635 --> 00:49:52,565 some things I wanted to point out for our season growth was just from year one, 594 00:49:52,765 --> 00:49:56,695 from year two was just that increase of some lessons. Again, um, adding 800 extra 595 00:49:57,045 --> 00:50:00,305 participants is a huge accomplishment for the team. Um, 596 00:50:01,065 --> 00:50:04,565 we also nearly doubled our swim team numbers and this is our recreational 597 00:50:05,275 --> 00:50:09,125 swim team. So one of the programs that the avenue aquatics center hosts is the summer 598 00:50:09,285 --> 00:50:12,965 recreational league. Um, it's kind of like a learn to swim league. They're 599 00:50:13,325 --> 00:50:17,085 getting the introduction of the four competitive strokes and really preparing potentially 600 00:50:17,685 --> 00:50:21,525 even for high school swim or to come work for us as lifeguards or maybe just 601 00:50:21,765 --> 00:50:24,805 regular endurance as well. But that team number also increased. 602 00:50:26,385 --> 00:50:29,895 um, we are starting an internal program for our lifeguards 603 00:50:30,585 --> 00:50:34,565 in order to help get them ready to apply for that lead lifeguard position. 604 00:50:34,745 --> 00:50:38,525 we have two years under our belt now and we're hoping to always promote within 605 00:50:39,005 --> 00:50:42,925 avondale if we can. We love outside people as well, but we wanna make sure we're providing enough 606 00:50:43,205 --> 00:50:47,065 opportunity to get ready for those next steps. Um, 607 00:50:47,385 --> 00:50:50,965 we are increasing, like I said, those, uh, pool booking options, 608 00:50:51,405 --> 00:50:55,405 some ramada and potentially some additional late night rentals during our night swims since those 609 00:50:55,645 --> 00:50:59,485 are very popular. And then, um, our programs that we're adding in for next 610 00:50:59,725 --> 00:51:02,795 year is that expansion of our water polo and the sound bath 611 00:51:06,145 --> 00:51:10,025 and all of that would not be possible without our amazing team in 612 00:51:10,245 --> 00:51:14,205 green. Um, we were a family of 64 this year, so quite a 613 00:51:14,325 --> 00:51:18,305 number of people in order to make it work. It took over 20,000 hours in 614 00:51:18,525 --> 00:51:22,525 order to make this possible. Um, spread amongst all levels of our team, 615 00:51:22,955 --> 00:51:26,905 ranging from cashier to instructor to our lead lifeguards. Um, 616 00:51:27,155 --> 00:51:30,765 they're just such a phenomenal team. They're so great to work with. Um, I appreciate 617 00:51:31,165 --> 00:51:35,045 them every day and make it fun to come to work, that's for sure . And if you 618 00:51:35,245 --> 00:51:39,165 know anyone, make sure you let 'em know because we just started our recruitment actually this morning. 619 00:51:40,105 --> 00:51:43,575 um, believe it or not, for 2026 recruitment, it did just open up. Today. 620 00:51:44,385 --> 00:51:47,985 we will be hosting interviews in the end of january for training in 621 00:51:48,445 --> 00:51:52,345 february and march for a grand opening in april. So it's a quick turnaround for 622 00:51:52,565 --> 00:51:56,565 us. We do hire as young as 15 years old for a couple of our positions, 623 00:51:57,145 --> 00:52:01,025 um, but most of them are 16 and above, but a great opportunity for 624 00:52:01,245 --> 00:52:04,965 some first jobs out there. And they work really, really well with your school schedule. 625 00:52:07,195 --> 00:52:11,065 some upcoming events, we have our spring hours that are gonna be kicking off 626 00:52:11,345 --> 00:52:15,325 in april. This includes our lap swim and also our weekend hours. So that'll 627 00:52:15,605 --> 00:52:19,165 be the april and may time where we're kind of doing that soft opening. 628 00:52:20,625 --> 00:52:24,405 our annual wave fest. We're moving from the end of april more, um, towards 629 00:52:24,685 --> 00:52:28,525 the beginning of april to give more opportunity to get more residents into that pool earlier 630 00:52:29,185 --> 00:52:32,475 before it gets too hot. We want to give more nice, nice weather outside. 631 00:52:33,505 --> 00:52:37,405 and then on april 12th we have the return of pups plunge. So bring your 632 00:52:37,625 --> 00:52:41,525 pup hang out in the beach front area. Um, and we'll go ahead and have a great time. 633 00:52:41,745 --> 00:52:45,685 it was a super cute event if you're able to make it in 2024 and we're excited 634 00:52:45,985 --> 00:52:49,945 to bring it back this next year. Um, 635 00:52:50,275 --> 00:52:54,205 ours hours will kick off memorial day weekend, so we're gonna be switching from 636 00:52:54,485 --> 00:52:58,345 that weekend only schedule to a seven day a week schedule starting memorial day 637 00:52:58,565 --> 00:53:02,245 weekend. Um, a lot of our guests are in school, but also so is our lifeguard 638 00:53:02,685 --> 00:53:06,505 team. So with more opportunity for them to be out and about, we have more opportunity for 639 00:53:06,725 --> 00:53:10,645 staff availability. And so we do switch from a weekend only to that seven day a week 640 00:53:11,005 --> 00:53:14,955 starting memorial day weekend. We're gonna continue with dive in movies this 641 00:53:15,245 --> 00:53:19,205 year. We have two that we're going to be hosting. I don't have the movie titles just yet, but 642 00:53:19,405 --> 00:53:23,165 I'm sure they'll be fun. Um, and we'll get those started. Our arizona lifeguard 643 00:53:23,645 --> 00:53:27,565 challenge coming up at the end of of june. And then our hispanic heritage 644 00:53:27,665 --> 00:53:31,645 splash bash. We are, like I said, gonna be moving just a little bit earlier during that 645 00:53:32,045 --> 00:53:35,645 hispanic heritage month to make sure we accommodate for nice weather that day. 646 00:53:37,785 --> 00:53:41,765 and mayor, that concludes my presentation and if you have any questions, we'll take 647 00:53:41,845 --> 00:53:45,805 this now. Thank you for the presentation, brittany. We appreciate it. Any council 648 00:53:46,005 --> 00:53:49,985 members with questions or comments? Council member condi. 649 00:53:50,465 --> 00:53:54,305 thank you, mayor. I just have a comment. Um, our family absolutely loves 650 00:53:54,745 --> 00:53:58,395 going to the aquatics center. You know, we're one of the families that rent out, 651 00:53:58,755 --> 00:54:02,495 you know, the room because it's just easier to have the kids there. 652 00:54:02,995 --> 00:54:06,795 and I love it. We have a pool at our home, but we're always outside having to watch the kids and 653 00:54:07,015 --> 00:54:10,935 making sure they're okay. This facility, I love it. The lifeguard, the jackets are there, 654 00:54:11,195 --> 00:54:15,155 so they're for our little ones, put them right on. And so every time we're there, the 655 00:54:15,375 --> 00:54:19,155 lifeguards are so kind, they do such a great job. And, um, 656 00:54:19,535 --> 00:54:23,445 I just wanna thank you all for the work that you do every time we go. We've had a fantastic time, 657 00:54:23,915 --> 00:54:27,705 so thank you. Thank you. Council member. Other 658 00:54:28,255 --> 00:54:32,095 comments? I mean, what can I tell you? 58,000 visits, 659 00:54:32,715 --> 00:54:36,295 that's quite, uh, the number. I'm so proud and happy to see that 660 00:54:37,005 --> 00:54:40,775 many of our residents are utilizing the facility and I know that they've been after 661 00:54:41,155 --> 00:54:45,135 one at least they've communicated to us that they've wanted an aquatic center for quite some 662 00:54:45,335 --> 00:54:49,255 time. So the fact that we have one now, uh, just really helps out. And as you can see, 663 00:54:49,375 --> 00:54:53,335 it's very, very busy. Uh, and I am, uh, definitely not opposed to shameless 664 00:54:53,695 --> 00:54:57,305 plugs of of hiring, uh, new, new lifeguards, especially 665 00:54:58,115 --> 00:55:01,655 his first jobs or as you mentioned, it works really well with their school schedules. 666 00:55:02,235 --> 00:55:06,155 so if anybody knows anybody who is interested, you know, make sure they contact, uh, 667 00:55:06,375 --> 00:55:10,255 parks and rec. But more importantly, it's just giving the residents an opportunity 668 00:55:10,695 --> 00:55:14,535 and just another diverse amenity to utilize. And with the new park coming 669 00:55:14,855 --> 00:55:18,735 across the way, the civic center park, I hope that that'll be incorporated in one way 670 00:55:18,895 --> 00:55:22,805 or another, uh, as well. So I'm just all around happy with this amenity 671 00:55:23,595 --> 00:55:27,555 and just look forward to more and more usage. And while the numbers may 672 00:55:27,775 --> 00:55:31,305 have dipped in october for obvious reasons for weather, you can see that, um, attendance 673 00:55:32,075 --> 00:55:36,015 has has not really been the issue. And so if there's no other comments, 674 00:55:36,835 --> 00:55:40,055 oh, council member weiss yeah, thank you brittany for the presentation. 675 00:55:41,155 --> 00:55:44,655 one of the things that I just love is the fact that you guys, um, did programming 676 00:55:45,215 --> 00:55:49,085 for parents while the kids were doing the swim lessons and it was life 677 00:55:49,375 --> 00:55:53,135 saving. And I also wanna, uh, thank the fire and police for also 678 00:55:53,455 --> 00:55:57,155 working with you for the lifeguard training. I just think that's amazing. Um, you're 679 00:55:57,575 --> 00:56:01,545 giving our residents what they deserve, safety, and I just appreciate it. Thank 680 00:56:01,895 --> 00:56:05,655 you. Thank you. One last comment and that is water polo. That's 681 00:56:05,975 --> 00:56:09,935 gotta be really cool. I have to go out there and check this out at some point. But who would've thought 682 00:56:10,095 --> 00:56:13,855 that we'd be offering water polo in this part of the valley, but more importantly that it's gaining 683 00:56:14,245 --> 00:56:17,925 some steam? So that's really good to hear. Yes, . Awesome. Okay. 684 00:56:18,505 --> 00:56:21,775 thank you so much, brittany. We appreciate the thank you mayor council. Thank you. 685 00:56:24,875 --> 00:56:27,145 okay. At this time, summary of current events 686 00:56:28,945 --> 00:56:32,605 we have. Okay, council member solorio, uh, council 687 00:56:32,965 --> 00:56:36,885 member white and myself, um, had the opportunity to be, uh, two weeks 688 00:56:37,065 --> 00:56:40,365 ago in salt lake city, utah for, uh, the national league of cities, 689 00:56:41,305 --> 00:56:45,045 um, which is just a wonderful conference that went over so many things. 690 00:56:45,825 --> 00:56:49,805 and, um, I was in a, in the running, as I had mentioned to a few of you guys, 691 00:56:50,465 --> 00:56:54,325 it feels like I've been in the running for the past six months on a position on a national 692 00:56:54,485 --> 00:56:58,245 level. So I did fortunately get in and it is 693 00:56:58,525 --> 00:57:02,165 a huge thank you to current mayor, past mayor 694 00:57:02,585 --> 00:57:06,425 and prior mayor, uh, for providing letters of recommendation. You 695 00:57:06,645 --> 00:57:10,435 get your state league's permission. And then I also had an amazing dual 696 00:57:10,725 --> 00:57:14,605 letter from senator, uh, mark, uh, kelly and senator ruben gallegos. 697 00:57:15,045 --> 00:57:18,845 that went a huge way. Avondale is, has been part of 698 00:57:19,245 --> 00:57:23,205 national league for many, many years, but we haven't had representation on the board 699 00:57:23,445 --> 00:57:27,005 since 2013. So I'm very excited for that position. 700 00:57:28,275 --> 00:57:32,135 very good. Any other council members updates? 701 00:57:32,625 --> 00:57:36,525 okay, council member pany, I don't have an update, but I do wanna congratulate, um, 702 00:57:36,985 --> 00:57:40,295 council member white and council member, um, solorio, 703 00:57:41,365 --> 00:57:45,305 um, for your elected, newly elected official, uh, positions at 704 00:57:45,825 --> 00:57:49,425 national leagues of city. And thank you guys for your time and your dedication. I know you both 705 00:57:49,935 --> 00:57:53,765 have jobs and you guys have family, so to take the time to 706 00:57:54,005 --> 00:57:57,985 go fly out and represent avondale, um, you guys both do it well. And I 707 00:57:58,105 --> 00:58:02,095 just wanna thank you both personally and congratulate you. Council 708 00:58:02,585 --> 00:58:06,525 member white. Thank you so much. I appreciate that. Thank you, um, as 709 00:58:06,745 --> 00:58:10,385 well. Um, council member condi, thank you so much. Uh, council member solo 710 00:58:10,765 --> 00:58:14,565 for your support. I did win, uh, reelection. I was the only person elected to 711 00:58:14,825 --> 00:58:18,665 a second term, um, and the national, uh, council, uh, the, 712 00:58:18,885 --> 00:58:22,865 the black council local elected officials. So I was very proud to have won that election 713 00:58:23,025 --> 00:58:26,665 with 40% of the vote. And it's a pretty competitive role in the room. 714 00:58:27,045 --> 00:58:30,715 so, um, I was very honored to do that. And I wanted to also, um, thank 715 00:58:31,125 --> 00:58:34,965 liz barker for being our support person on site and also coordinating, um, 716 00:58:35,295 --> 00:58:38,885 with myself and council member solorio to prepare our applications to, 717 00:58:39,525 --> 00:58:43,485 um, submit to nlc. But I'm very proud to serve nbc leo 718 00:58:43,845 --> 00:58:47,815 for a second term as their parliamentarian. Well, 719 00:58:48,105 --> 00:58:51,815 I had the pleasure, uh, last week of joining, and I see martina 720 00:58:52,305 --> 00:58:55,505 back there from ks heart, uh, serving, um, thanksgiving 721 00:58:56,475 --> 00:59:00,385 lunch at the mercy house, uh, my second year being able to 722 00:59:00,615 --> 00:59:04,505 participate. And I, I just first, I, I appreciate the invitation, but more 723 00:59:04,665 --> 00:59:08,585 importantly, just what they all do, a lot of it you can tell, uh, is truly from the 724 00:59:08,785 --> 00:59:12,705 heart. Um, you know, it's, they're not huge organizations. They're 725 00:59:13,185 --> 00:59:17,165 still deeply rooted here in avondale. And so the impact has definitely felt and 726 00:59:17,385 --> 00:59:21,065 much appreciated. Martina, thank you so much. And in addition, uh, 727 00:59:21,575 --> 00:59:25,125 going and attending the thanksgiving lunch at the senior center 728 00:59:25,955 --> 00:59:29,745 last week, I mean, if you want a, an ego boost, and 729 00:59:29,965 --> 00:59:33,805 I'm sure you're all aware that all you have to do is go to our senior center and they just make 730 00:59:34,005 --> 00:59:37,885 you feel so welcome. They love to take pictures. I was watching them 731 00:59:38,195 --> 00:59:41,395 compete in a, um, corn hole competition. 732 00:59:42,505 --> 00:59:46,465 uh, and just, it's just so much fun. And thank you, uh, to the, uh, 733 00:59:46,825 --> 00:59:50,325 rotary, uh, astraya mountain, uh, rotary for participating 734 00:59:50,905 --> 00:59:54,805 and, um, giving meals as well. It was just an overall great time. So chris 735 00:59:55,145 --> 00:59:59,085 and staff, thank you for the hospitality and, and more importantly, thank you for 736 00:59:59,245 --> 01:00:03,165 their service you provide to our seniors. Uh, it was a great time. I look forward to the next one. 737 01:00:03,985 --> 01:00:07,515 any other council members, if not okay with, 738 01:00:08,035 --> 01:00:10,925 with time to spare, if we can get a motion to adjourn? 739 01:00:12,745 --> 01:00:16,215 we got a motion from council member solorio, a second from council member white, 740 01:00:17,145 --> 01:00:20,965 please vote. Thank you so much. Thank you everybody for 741 01:00:21,165 --> 01:00:23,765 being here to drive safe and we'll see you at the next meeting.