Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about how OpenCity covers Surprise public meetings and civic data.
When does the Surprise City Council meet?
The Surprise City Council holds regular meetings on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month at 6:00 PM, with work sessions typically at 4:30 PM the same day. There are no meetings in July (summer recess).
Where does the Surprise City Council meet?
Council meetings are held in the Council Chambers at Surprise City Hall, 16000 N. Civic Center Plaza, Surprise, AZ 85374, and are streamed live on Surprise TV (surpriseaz.gov/surprisetv), Facebook and Spectrum channel 11.
Where can I find Surprise meeting agendas and minutes?
Surprise publishes agendas, packets, minutes and meeting video on its CivicClerk portal (surpriseaz.portal.civicclerk.com), and they are searchable on OpenArizona.
When does the Surprise Planning and Zoning Commission meet?
The Planning and Zoning Commission meets on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month at 6:00 PM in the City Hall Council Chambers.