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Keith Falstrom, assistant director of finance and budget, said the ordinance — passed by council Oct. 3, 2023 — created a licensing program for short-term rentals and the licensing system became effective Feb. 1, 2025. \"Short term rentals are rented for less than 30 days,\" Falstrom told council, and staff contracted with a vendor to help identify listings and run targeted outreach.

Falstrom reported the city’s counts as of Feb. 19, 2025: 191 short-term rentals in the city; 104 active licensed listings (about 54%), 68 unlicensed, and 19 unlicensed but pending neighbor notifications. The annual license fee is $250. Licensing requirements the city lists include displaying emergency contact information inside the unit, maintaining $500,000 of liability insurance and notifying nearby neighbors with contact information; Falstrom said some marketplace platforms provide background checks and insurance services that owners use to meet requirements.

Falstrom said staff delayed penalties to May 1, 2024, to allow outreach and education; no penalties have been issued to date. For properties that do not comply after outreach, Code Compliance will open a case, investigate and issue a notice of violation, then seek compliance or proceed with civil citations and court referrals if necessary.

Josh Perez of Code Compliance described the enforcement workflow: investigators will verify alleged violations, issue a notice of violation with a 30-day cure period, and, if the property continues to be offered without a license, issue civil citations that move to Avondale City Court. Perez said compliance officers will monitor properties for ongoing violations and coordinate with other departments to address related issues.

Council members asked about geographic concentrations and how the city will monitor repeated listings after a property takes a listing down. Falstrom said the vendor provides an interactive map identifying clusters and that the Rancho Santa Fe area corresponds to the highest concentration shown on the map. Perez said compliance staff will use online-monitoring tools and the city's programs to track properties over time.

No enforcement penalties were announced at the meeting. Council members indicated support for outreach and monitoring while the licensing program continues to be implemented.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Avondale - City Council - Mar 03, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Staff reported 191 short-term rentals in Avondale, 104 of which hold active licenses under the city’s licensing program; the city described enforcement steps, neighbor-notification requirements and a $250 annual license fee.","taxTitle","Avondale, Maricopa County, Arizona","taxId",2567,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6653947,"Council Approves Notice of Intent for Water, Sewer and Solid-Waste Rate Increases; Public Hearing Set for May 5",587,4383000,4970000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2477692-1c333ee0fad29e4d1b0d85993d277025&start=4383&end=4970","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2477692-1c333ee0fad29e4d1b0d85993d277025/thumbnail_4383000.jpg","/articles/6653947/Avondale/Maricopa-County/Arizona/Council-Approves-Notice-of-Intent-for-Water-Sewer-and-Solid-Waste-Rate-Increases-Public-Hearing-Set-for-May-5","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6653947-4899f6c3a1eeb180bc187123af920840/orig.mp4?Expires=1771173527&Signature=inYW2DiM-yCVaULKQ1LfJXXpeKFppuSq8uy9NUhGN5AMdHI1HaXzTuHBOeihsW~8Umsfn09XXGf2xZ3GzXBNQA4hSnRLxiWxXhYmiFu-bmB4jHzQyMDir3Vwhmu4An4pEWK1EpT75QNdVcA7A5j1xX-nzTWlOqyk~wHxs~TSymB6Ivyi4Twcgid4yAGPS-Y8Tf0VImiowW95yH2iYX676NGqfdVBtx3Qa11TBkmqVTRpEbYRWgGQ2Z18cNYlO5H8GOyV27xUbRJ7LxXyGOi9JFcE9szIHUAIe4WYXVgGYRdIzigVYB3K1yiFPywz36D3aEPdKNDEx62Znu-XVTdxpA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Avondale City Council voted 6-1 on March 3 to adopt a notice of intent to modify water and sewer rates, starting the formal public-notice process and scheduling a public hearing and council action for May 5.

Robert Barron, the city's budget manager, explained that the notice of intent does not set new rates but is the required first step under state statute. \"If we were even adjusting the water and sewer rates by a penny, we would still need to adopt this notice of intent before we took action actually on the water and sewer rates,\" Barron said.

Barron summarized the proposal and outreach plan. The city will post the statutorily required report online 30 days before council action, provide a residential bill comparison tool on the website, distribute paper notices with utility bills, and hold three public meetings in April at the Sam Garcia Library, the Resource Center and the Civic Center campus. He said staff also planned outreach to homeowners associations, the Avondale Ambassadors program and the Avondale Water Citizens Committee.

Key elements presented to the council included:
- Water: a proposed 6.7% increase to the base and consumption charges and a new charge for water treatment to address PFAS contamination; an additional proposed 6.1% increase in fiscal year 2027 contingent on project costs and timing.
- Water resources: a proposed 6.2% charge to secure water rights for the city.
- Sewer: a flat 2% increase effective Jan. 1, 2026, and an additional 2% Jan. 1, 2027.
- Solid waste: a proposed $1.60 increase July 1, 2025, and an additional $1.75 increase July 1, 2026.

Barron told council the exact percentages and timing may be adjusted based on project bids and the schedule for PFAS treatment. He emphasized the city’s intent to exceed minimum outreach requirements so ratepayers would understand potential bill impacts.

Councilmember White made the motion to adopt the notice of intent and Councilmember Solorio seconded; Barron reported the required publication deadline for the notice as April 20 and the public hearing and proposed-rate adoption as May 5. The vote on the notice was 6 yes, 1 no; the record did not show individual roll-call votes for each council member in the transcript.

The notice-of-intent approval begins the calendar for public outreach and required legal notices; final rates will be set only after the May public hearing and any council action.","The council voted 6-1 to adopt a notice of intent to modify water and sewer rates, initiating a public-notice and outreach process and scheduling a May 5 public hearing and council action. Proposed changes include a 6.7% water increase, PFAS-treatment charge, multi-year sewer increases and solid-waste fee hikes.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6653948,"Avondale Staff Outline Draft HUD Consolidated Plan and Annual Action Plan; Proposes Home Rehab and Youth Programs",753,3067000,3820000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2477692-1c333ee0fad29e4d1b0d85993d277025&start=3067&end=3820","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2477692-1c333ee0fad29e4d1b0d85993d277025/thumbnail_3067000.jpg","/articles/6653948/Avondale/Maricopa-County/Arizona/Avondale-Staff-Outline-Draft-HUD-Consolidated-Plan-and-Annual-Action-Plan-Proposes-Home-Rehab-and-Youth-Programs","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6653948-2759f5178d010c2277b4df98d11d26c5/orig.mp4?Expires=1771173527&Signature=OWQKGwB410K28TJJ9YX6QFUt30WsL4wtWBdvl2pKP9Hd4IZWeBt65Rh6g2vI2uFQcasd6YGcVotP46R-Xl5ZOauUZbFu9h75KSrynSRJJNJD1Fa53Rs5vpQEkK6kp2xuA0IOQLDHkT4lM-CWu23Z~A0TfIVZYDWn2lBRDLUS7AX4W7DQsTitbw5r9mnecUSmAf17kibhEXcHYRRS-GoyNZeaaSEVocCOfKeOfzIPZiK7ndO6vq~v6WsYJZv0N4caZPDfbzorp3mUIDNIOExxHfrOMYVHuW4MDAbIl~VTEU-uJ2nCW59kH9KB5OEQMJA1OQxDp8X6ASPgszHjlFEOlg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Neighborhood and Family Services Director Chris Lopez presented a draft five-year HUD consolidated plan and a draft annual action plan to the Avondale City Council on March 3, outlining recommended goals and estimated federal funding allocations for the coming program year.

Lopez said the consolidated plan is a HUD-required five-year document that \"serves as a tool for addressing and assessing our housing and community development needs in Avondale.\" He said the plan combines data analysis and community engagement to set priorities.

The presentation listed four recommended consolidated goals: preserve affordable housing through home rehabilitation; fund public infrastructure and facility improvements; offer services for low- and moderate-income and special-needs residents including a summer youth employment program (Abby Temp); and ensure effective program administration to meet HUD regulatory requirements. Lopez said staff expect to complete approximately 12 home rehabs in the coming year.

Estimated funding levels presented to council were roughly $700,000 for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds and close to $200,000 for HOME funds; Lopez described those figures as estimates pending HUD’s award letter. He also referenced Home Investment Partnerships funding, which the presentation showed at approximately $249,000, and noted that HOME requires a 25% local match.

Lopez credited a consultant, Eric Chatham of Civitas, and city staff — including Housing and Community Development Manager Regina Marrette, Management Analyst Alexia Grady and Housing Rehab Coordinator Jamie Moen — for completing the outreach and data work. He said the planning process began in June 2024, produced more than 1,137 survey responses, included public hearings and meetings with nonprofit partners, and would remain open for public comment through March 6.

Council members praised the community-engagement approach. Councilman Solorio said the city was \"10 times ahead of the game\" on programs such as the youth employment effort, and Councilmember Weiss asked for an example of a home repair; Lopez described ADA modifications such as ramps and lowered countertops and offered to share before-and-after photos. Councilmember White asked how the city would ensure broad outreach for the youth positions and Lopez described existing school partnerships, social-media promotion and in-person tabling at events.

Lopez said staff plan to return to council for approval on March 24 and to submit the plan to county and federal partners in May; he said the city anticipates receiving final funding agreements in August 2025.

No vote was taken on March 3; the public comment period remains open through March 6.

","Neighborhood and Family Services presented a draft five-year consolidated plan and annual action plan proposing CDBG and HOME funding allocations, including home-rehabilitation, infrastructure, youth employment and homebuyer assistance. Public comment period closes March 6; council review scheduled March 24.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6653949,"Residents and Veterans Speak for and Against Councilwoman Jeanette Garcia During Public Comment",1320,1939000,3259000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2477692-1c333ee0fad29e4d1b0d85993d277025&start=1939&end=3259","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2477692-1c333ee0fad29e4d1b0d85993d277025/thumbnail_1939000.jpg","/articles/6653949/Avondale/Maricopa-County/Arizona/Residents-and-Veterans-Speak-for-and-Against-Councilwoman-Jeanette-Garcia-During-Public-Comment","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6653949-3b94b38907f723a1083b893bfabf4094/orig.mp4?Expires=1771173527&Signature=CYNh5OBXvy-KuB4RSIoQ-P35MfhtU54O9oyRYCRjVBcGKVPz6fIsdHy0Msw50CLbYvVY6Miy1~IDy7muR7bW9vQoaAm6v9eAftH~~s0qXkqOCuGCUo7ZljJEunlMZ5zyb0K4jvtbzBsN8S5dQ5zTDlyPlb0wPsSBfiYGI5Z2f9QHPt1Eagm7YV7xLRMPUvcD5tXSzq0WjXaHKS7bZrA55J3UTvCRFc0jbXKMbRfCmEZmY0Q4EvqWsic6SwLUqR6Pux9yAXArgHYYDF1~vkoZnYKEzygIzLofju9mfgP8W-t66Jj6uHgD9x3V-1JWkQC5cQkEkrFtVAUV~OSftKVHqw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Dozens of residents used the public-comment period at the March 3 Avondale City Council meeting to weigh in on complaints involving Councilwoman Jeanette Garcia, with speakers alternating between defending Garcia’s right to free expression and urging the council to hold her accountable.

The comments followed an item discussed at a prior meeting that the speaker list said would prompt an executive board meeting to consider complaints about Garcia’s social-media post. One speaker referenced that prior direction: \"at the last council meeting, you, the council, said that you would have an executive board meeting to discuss ... complaints regarding her calling Tom Hanks a *********.\" (public commenter)

Supporters called attention to Garcia’s military service and veteran status and framed the controversy as a matter of free speech. A veteran speaker said, \"She put a comment on her personal page using her first amendment right.\" Another attendee who identified himself as having known Garcia for more than three years told the council he was \"consistently impressed with her spirit and dedication to serving the community.\" Several written comments read into the record made similar points, arguing the post was on a personal account and urging the council to move on.

Other speakers pressed the council to act. One written comment asked when the council would \"address the concerns of the community and hold Councilmember Garcia accountable for her actions\" and said Garcia \"continues to spread misinformation and harmful rhetoric without facing any consequences.\" Another resident asked whether the council had already convened the executive board meeting that had been promised, calling for transparency on timing and outcomes.

Council staff said they could not answer procedural questions from the dais during public comment and later confirmed they would provide the addresses from the request-to-speak cards to council members on request. No disciplinary vote or public finding was taken at the March 3 meeting. The meeting later adjourned into an executive session; the council did not return to the public chamber before adjournment.

The range of remarks illustrated divergent public views: several speakers defended Garcia as an elected official exercising free speech on a personal account, while others urged the council to pursue accountability under the city's code of conduct. The council did not announce any formal action on the complaints during the meeting and directed staff to follow normal procedures for providing comment-card information to council members.","Dozens of speakers used the March 3 Avondale City Council meeting public comment period to press council on complaints about Councilwoman Jeanette Garcia, offering both defenses and calls for accountability. The council did not take formal disciplinary action during the meeting.","actionData","errors"]

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