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Carrie Sliva, the city’s public information officer and marketing and communications lead, told the council the system allows residents to receive alerts via text, email and phone and that signing up for all three channels is recommended. She explained keyword signups for text messages: to receive only emergency-alert texts residents can text “ElMirage” (one word) to 38276; to receive all groups, text “elmirage all” to 38276.

Sliva said the city has four topical lists residents may join: emergency alerts; city news and updates; parks, recreation and festivals; and business notices. The system also integrates with the MyAlert mobile app, which can deliver location-based messages for people who travel seasonally. Sliva said the city expects to begin sending outgoing welcome messages on July 1 and aims to enable iPAWS (Integrated Public Alert and Warning System) integration in January.

Mayor Alexis Edemosillo and councilmembers welcomed the announcement and encouraged residents to sign up. “We encourage everyone to sign up,” Sliva said. She noted a planned marketing push to publicize the service.

Why it matters: An opt-in mass-notification system gives the city direct channels to notify residents of emergencies, public-safety incidents and city services. The city emphasized multiple sign-up methods and the ability to tailor messages by topical list.

Action taken: Informational item; no council vote required.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","El Mirage, AZ - City Council Meeting - 06/17/2025 - Jun 17, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","City staff announced a new opt-in emergency and informational alert system using Civic Plus’s CivicReady platform and MyAlerts app; messages to subscribers will begin July 1 and iPAWS integration is planned for January.","taxTitle","El Mirage, Maricopa County, Arizona","taxId",63519,"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},6515081,"El Mirage continues liquor-license public hearing for new restaurant to July 1 after incomplete application",414,4083000,4497000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5021119-7fd820633d5d7d5e3238a56fe37e2442&start=4083&end=4497","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5021119-7fd820633d5d7d5e3238a56fe37e2442/thumbnail_4083000.jpg","/articles/6515081/El-Mirage/Maricopa-County/Arizona/El-Mirage-continues-liquor-license-public-hearing-for-new-restaurant-to-July-1-after-incomplete-application","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6515081-1a66c03ab2c4708656cd8c0ddab4ef3a/orig.mp4?Expires=1776093813&Signature=FFW1vsKw2x9FZkWWC1JueeN-3fApuKftVtQ533M4nfTQnvESp083-~vqhXb6jr43aG9ggBsqwbStMwJjtMaQ-FdHJmqsnHsng4769-Up1wbgS~2qYm~BJfjgMFV9d5REcqUmPXnAgTR-dSR1VKAES6VYkEaK~KrpbwyqdtsSASLrAKIC-VSkSd8na~AfpV1mtoJiKgAF5eP3a9ucXy8lI1HXxzkD9JclwRmyLyqj7If9-iuGM4qV4PrWhfuVSBjp8DiH6q1mASbdzKxHpfzYqzgrrX8pqFB31GhkBu2rwt2QfM~kzo8F0IIo7g9HAIRkJzWdvUFyZkNRIL3Np6mQpg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The El Mirage Common Council on June 17 continued a public hearing on an application for a restaurant liquor license (series 12) for a proposed business at 12313 Northwest Grand Avenue, Unit F (identified as Restaurant El Oaxacano/Del Sol). The hearing was continued to the next council meeting on July 1 to allow the applicant and staff to complete the police department’s investigative review.

Police staff told the council they could not complete their investigation because several questions on the Department of Liquor Licenses and Control application were unanswered. The applicant told the council she had since submitted the missing information and asked whether the materials had been received. “I did end up turning in the application, and I did come to the City Council to, for the question I needed, and I did turn in the application after that,” the applicant said during the hearing.

The city attorney advised that, because this is a public hearing, the council could continue (not close) the hearing to a specific future date to allow staff to finish the investigation and avoid reposting the item. Councilmember Dorsey moved to continue the hearing to July 1; Councilmember Winston seconded. The motion passed with the public hearing left open until that date.

Why it matters: The council’s continuation preserves the formal public-hearing record while allowing the police department time to complete its investigation under state liquor licensing protocols. The council specifically requested staff and the applicant coordinate to ensure all required documentation and photographs meet the Department of Liquor’s standards before the item returns.

Action taken: Public hearing continued to July 1; council did not close the hearing and took no final action on the license application.","After the police department said its investigation could not be completed because questions on the application were unanswered, the council continued the public hearing on a new restaurant liquor-license application to the July 1 meeting.",{"_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},6515083,"El Mirage approves 11-firm on-call consultant list for FY2026–29; 28 firms applied",256,3600000,3856000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5021119-7fd820633d5d7d5e3238a56fe37e2442&start=3600&end=3856","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5021119-7fd820633d5d7d5e3238a56fe37e2442/thumbnail_3600000.jpg","/articles/6515083/El-Mirage/Maricopa-County/Arizona/El-Mirage-approves-11-firm-on-call-consultant-list-for-FY202629-28-firms-applied","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6515083-7ef0f8c69cbcceb9e515fe51d37be433/orig.mp4?Expires=1776093813&Signature=nDedI~k4Yc4RhO0Vo-2OK4SQLz~h-hRVVYxjQFvS6ZSUaTHm8GlrZkIuVF28VYMqYjkV2lCDtbH1ryVW~yPXaLkJ8yfJHG6qXzKQzHubueKJpW0r9nN7dinT~ABYRuEHyvtRMlx02RlafcLvkb~qfaUyjGlZ56FDBU3VecTADmG3l2noKe1X4f20JxFZhP2-ygjdYQ1n966d1LG2O5rR2-gAxNWI7ZGKwrAV9YDj7CPTT~YdIDMzXxBQQo441veAde2wAd6fMuz-kvtHz-fhReMBH4AP5W6JYK2RAs3e3JaCB8C91YiRtlXCIOtpzE3xp7icpKkupkNMjsLbFBTftQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The El Mirage Common Council voted June 17 to name 11 firms to the city’s qualified consultant list for fiscal years 2026–29. The motion passed with six ayes and one nay.

Councilmember Crystal Gentry had asked why the list contained 11 firms when prior lists featured more. City staff said the request-for-qualifications solicited firms and that the city typically selects between five and 15 qualified firms; this round produced 28 applicants and staff selected their top 10 plus one additional material-testing firm to meet anticipated project needs.

“We always say that we’ll take between 5 and 15,” staff told the council, adding that the selection considered proposal quality, fit with expected capital-improvement projects and the city’s prior experience with the firms.

Councilmember Gentry asked whether any El Mirage-based firms had applied; staff said none were identified among the submittals. The motion to authorize the list was moved by Vice Mayor Parsons and seconded by Councilmember Winston; the motion carried 6–1.

Why it matters: On-call consultant lists are used to speed procurement of engineering, design and testing services for capital projects. Having a prequalified roster can reduce procurement lead time for routine and midscale projects.

Action taken: Council authorized naming 11 firms to the FY26–29 qualified consultants list; staff reported 28 submissions and explained selection criteria.","The council authorized naming 11 firms to the city’s qualified consultants list for fiscal 2026–29 after staff said 28 firms submitted statements of qualifications and the selection reflected fit with upcoming CIP projects and prior experience.",{"_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},6515084,"El Mirage council approves $180,000 Parks & Recreation admin remodel amid concerns over sole job-order contractor bid",1250,2644000,3894000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5021119-7fd820633d5d7d5e3238a56fe37e2442&start=2644&end=3894","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5021119-7fd820633d5d7d5e3238a56fe37e2442/thumbnail_2644000.jpg","/articles/6515084/El-Mirage/Maricopa-County/Arizona/El-Mirage-council-approves-180000-Parks-Recreation-admin-remodel-amid-concerns-over-sole-job-order-contractor-bid","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6515084-d111d6f50db2254b538ea58a38c29c80/orig.mp4?Expires=1776093813&Signature=gMPr1YW8IIr7qr7nZhbggx0fHdrNmhqae7gEHIcpLd-ug7aw9hX18uRyMTR8J5F8dzCb~kua7gCx-4kzG3D2NHxUYPrb0v8KyI4i6LOfFN3qupG~jwwzxbX7FcHel2o2uwy4nivn7eNZOxdUeZsnV6KofHDYPc6pbdONZObB2rw2kn2xOewD8ziEMxT4DkCUZmlMAOS7g0w8l~GVuu92-bq~lRDi0rENVujXf4xjiKkbwSUFsItimKRhS8JE2TmFGXAeZARnSHBPMsw-IorDG75cxgpHUzAKXGjPLr9-MOXxl7t-rEymFT~Ip9-5m-CGtGNMfsA2lBLLA6Idnwnv5Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The El Mirage Common Council approved a contract on June 17 to authorize the city manager to enter into a job-order contract with Woodruff Construction to refurbish the Parks and Recreation administrative building for $178,710.59 plus a $1,289.41 contingency, not to exceed $180,000. The motion passed 4–3.

Vice Mayor Parsons moved to approve the contract; Councilmember Winston seconded. Council members Norton McDaniel, Gentry and Eldridge voted no, producing a 4–3 outcome. The council discussion focused on procurement method and whether the job-order contract (JOC) process had produced competitive pricing.

Councilmember Gentry questioned specific line items and whether existing city space could be used instead of new construction. “When you're looking at paint and flooring, and we're spending $64,900 in paint and flooring alone, I can't see as knocking down anything in that area,” Gentry said, urging use of space in the senior center for a receptionist instead of adding remodel costs.

City staff responded that the senior center space referenced was actively used for programming, health-service outreach and storage and that locating a new management-support position away from the bulk of the department would reduce efficiency. Parks staff (identified in the meeting as Sean) said recent office renovations at the senior center had been intended to accommodate existing staff and programming use.

Multiple council members sought additional competition. “I think we need to get some other bids to get more competitive pricing and more realistic so that we don't have someone just taking advantage because they've already got it,” Norton McDaniel said after a site tour.

Councilmember Dorsey defended the JOC process and cautioned against restarting procurement for the project. “This process has been in place for a very, very long time,” Dorsey said. “There have been numerous projects that have been successfully built for reasonable costs in that time.”

City Manager Crystal said the job-order contract process is meant to streamline recurring mid-scale projects but acknowledged council concerns and said she would return with a work session on JOCs to review procurement strategy.

Why it matters: The vote authorizes immediate repairs and space reconfiguration for Parks & Recreation operations, but the split council revealed ongoing discomfort with using job-order contractors for midrange work without multiple competing bids.

Action taken: Council authorized entering a contract with Woodruff Construction as presented; the motion passed 4–3. No amendments to scope or budget were recorded at the meeting.","The council voted 4–3 to authorize a contract with Woodruff Construction for a Parks & Recreation administrative-building refurbishment totaling $180,000; several members pressed for additional bids and questioned line-item costs.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6515085,"Central Arizona Project warns of sustained Colorado River shortage and urges conservation, negotiations",1983,75000,2058000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5021119-7fd820633d5d7d5e3238a56fe37e2442&start=75&end=2058","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5021119-7fd820633d5d7d5e3238a56fe37e2442/thumbnail_75000.jpg","/articles/6515085/El-Mirage/Maricopa-County/Arizona/Central-Arizona-Project-warns-of-sustained-Colorado-River-shortage-and-urges-conservation-negotiations","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6515085-690ff64bd3603f6e3bf797c01ef5bbe5/orig.mp4?Expires=1776093813&Signature=Xa2XOML1k1mmwkeej9kB0V-X3qVBZZQt8vAaMayDtLRQpbIOwRTmtvfRDAd8S3VBz0f9LGfvq4a1n11suqPsULA2kfAotm9WFYJkg4ZSFmfjnBTxSocMVZQDUEp2tYBH0OJ0ZpuBas9UmACRby9-MIUOwYGeA4XFbL5CqO-6Vhg21dpfcNLV-C9kluV5odsPYgR9gjLbfilH2KN1Cgdrt8ajOGK4E64Uz~wO-PV1f~Ygae1jyNhlBCP9f03-jTyA-WjG1l0CZr0rWKcBqt88dDqL04HZH8emRYRTEX2sDGJGihHNcoyOP7xdHO3Lknh0nOi~IVcBjfQ7DuAD0ENJWg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Terry Goddard, president of the Central Arizona Project Board of Directors, told the El Mirage City Council on June 17 that Arizona is confronting a prolonged shortage on the Colorado River and that the Central Arizona Project (CAP) will play a central role in managing reduced supplies.

Goddard, speaking at the council’s regular meeting, said reservoir storage at Lake Powell and Lake Mead is down to roughly one-third of capacity and that CAP deliveries have fallen from about 1.6 million acre-feet a year to roughly 883,000 acre-feet in the most recent year. “We’re facing a significant crisis on the Colorado River,” Goddard said. “This basically tells you where most of our Arizona water, all of our Arizona water comes from.”

The reduction in deliveries has already forced CAP to curtail the agricultural allocations that historically received much of the CAP supply, Goddard said, and municipal and tribal deliveries now make up the bulk of what remains. “Today, the last year delivered 883,000 acre-feet … tribes are 46% of our total delivery, 54% goes to municipalities,” he said.

Goddard reviewed the historical and legal context for the current shortage, citing the 1922 Colorado River Compact and the federal Boulder Canyon Project Act of 1928, which divided lower-basin allocations among Arizona, California and Nevada. He said those early allocations assumed substantially higher river flows than current averages provide and that the system now faces structural shortfalls. “We were living on borrowed reserves. We lived on those reservoirs for a long time and now essentially we’re paying the piper,” Goddard said.

Goddard told council members the basin is operating under a Tier 1 shortage — a federal designation that triggered a roughly 512,000 acre-foot cut to CAP deliveries — and that Basin states and federal officials are renegotiating post-2007 operating guidelines in 2025–26. He said the Department of the Interior has warned it could impose a solution if the Basin states cannot agree. “If you guys don’t get it worked out, we’re going to impose a solution and we can guarantee that you won’t like it,” Goddard said.

He outlined options CAP and Arizona are pursuing: renewed negotiations to secure fair apportionment, augmentation (including desalination and purchasing other supplies), increased reuse of treated wastewater, and recovery of stored underground water that cities previously recharged. Goddard said recovery will be expensive because the water must be pumped, treated and returned to the canal for distribution. He added that Arizona has achieved substantial conservation: since about 2013–14 the state has voluntarily and mandatorily conserved about 4.5 million acre-feet.

Goddard also described CAP governance and operations, including Lake Pleasant’s role as seasonal storage, the canal’s 336-mile reach and the system’s pumping and siphon infrastructure. He invited council members and residents to CAP outreach events, including a June 24 “CAP University” session and an education center that CAP expects to open next year.

Mayor Alexis Edemosillo thanked Goddard for the presentation and for his public service. The council did not take formal action on the presentation; the item was informational.

Why it matters: CAP supplies significant non-groundwater water to western Maricopa County communities and a sustained reduction in Colorado River flows shifts pressure onto municipal recharge, groundwater pumping and expensive recovery and treatment efforts. Goddard framed the ongoing Basin negotiations and potential federal intervention as decisions with direct local impacts.

Resources: Goddard directed listeners to CAP’s public information channels, including a CAP website and the June 24 CAP University session for additional background.","CAP Board President Terry Goddard told the El Mirage City Council that long-term declines in Colorado River flows, reservoir drawdowns and a Tier 1 shortage have cut CAP deliveries roughly in half and will require negotiation, reuse and recovery to protect municipal supplies.","actionData","errors"]

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