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City Council Formal Meeting

Wednesday, April 9, 2025 · 2:30 PM AM · phoenix.gov

TL;DR

The Phoenix City Council held its formal meeting, primarily focusing on routine administrative tasks such as approving previous meeting minutes and processing multiple liquor license applications for local businesses and events. The council also adopted several payment ordinances for various companies and made appointments to city boards and commissions.

Key Decisions

  • Approval of Previous Meeting Minutes Passed
  • Appointments to Boards and Commissions Passed
  • Multiple Liquor License Applications Recommended for Approval
  • Payment Ordinances for Various Companies Adopted
  • Settlement Payment Authority Threshold Amendment Passed

Agenda

  1. If viewing this packet electronically in PDF, open and use bookmarks to navigate easily from one item to another. OPTIONS TO ACCESS THIS MEETING Virtual Request to speak at a meeting: - Register online by visiting the City Council Meetings page on phoenix.gov at least 2 hours prior to the start of this meeting. Then, click on this link at the time of the meeting and join the Webex to speak: https://phoenixcitycouncil.webex.com/phoenixcitycouncil/onstage/g.php?MTID=eb2bb816734e84a0e226e85b4f46ff8f5 - Register via telephone at 602-262-6001 at least 2 hours prior to the start of this meeting, noting the item number. Then, use the Call-in phone number and Meeting ID listed below at the time of the meeting to call-in and speak. In-Person Requests to speak at a meeting: - Register in person at a kiosk located at the City Council Chambers, 200 W. Jefferson St., Phoenix, Arizona, 85003. Arrive 1 hour prior to the start of this meeting. Depending on seating availability, residents will attend and speak from the Upper Chambers, Lower Chambers or City Hall location. - Individuals should arrive early, 1 hour prior to the start of the meeting to submit an in-person request to speak before the item is called. After the item is called, requests to speak for that item will not be accepted. At the time of the meeting: - Watch the meeting live streamed on phoenix.gov or Phoenix Channel 11 on Cox Cable, or using the Webex link provided above. - Call-in to listen to the meeting. Dial 602-666-0783 and Enter Meeting ID 2559 050 1851# (for English) or 2552 139 7598# (for Spanish). Press # again when prompted for attendee ID. - Watch the meeting in-person from the Upper Chambers, Lower Chambers or City Hall depending on seating availability. - Members of the public may attend this meeting in person. Physical access to the meeting location will be available starting 1 hour prior to the meeting. Para nuestros residentes de habla hispana: - Para registrarse para hablar en español, llame al 602-262-6001 al menos 2 horas antes del inicio de esta reunión e indique el número del tema. El día de la reunión, llame al 602-666-0783 e ingrese el número de identificación de la reunión 2552 139 7598#. El intérprete le indicará cuando sea su turno de hablar. - Para solamente escuchar la reunión en español, llame a este mismo número el día de la reunión (602-666-0783; ingrese el número de identificación de la reunión 2552 139 7598#). Se proporciona interpretación simultánea para nuestros residentes durante todas las reuniones. - Para asistir a la reunión en persona, vaya a las Cámaras del Concejo Municipal de Phoenix ubicadas en 200 W. Jefferson Street, Phoenix, AZ 85003. Llegue 1 hora antes del comienzo de la reunión. Si desea hablar, regístrese electrónicamente en uno de los quioscos, antes de que comience el tema. Una vez que se comience a discutir el tema, no se aceptarán nuevas solicitudes para hablar. Dependiendo de cuantos asientos haya disponibles, usted podría ser sentado en la parte superior de las cámaras, en el piso de abajo de las cámaras, o en el edificio municipal. - Miembros del público pueden asistir a esta reunión en persona. El acceso físico al lugar de la reunión estará disponible comenzando una hora antes de la reunión.
  2. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
  3. MINUTES OF MEETINGS
  4. 1 For Approval or Correction, the Minutes of the Formal Meeting on December 18, 2024
    Minutes
    Action: approved Passed

    A motion was made by Councilman Waring, seconded by Vice Mayor O'Brien, that this item be approved. The motion carried by the following voice vote:

  5. 2 For Approval or Correction, the Minutes of the Formal Meeting on January 15, 2025
    Minutes
    Action: approved Passed

    A motion was made by Councilwoman Stark, seconded by Vice Mayor O'Brien, that this item be approved. The motion carried by the following voice vote:

  6. BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
  7. 3 Mayor and Council Appointments to Boards and Commissions
    Board & Commission
    Action: approved Passed

    A motion was made by Vice Mayor O'Brien, seconded by Councilwoman Stark, that this item be approved. The motion carried by the following voice vote:

  8. LIQUOR LICENSES, BINGO, AND OFF-TRACK BETTING LICENSE APPLICATIONS
  9. 4 Liquor License - Sagewood - District 2
    License - Liquor
    Action: recommended for approval Passed

    This item was recommended for approval.

  10. 5 Liquor License - Salt & Lime Modern Mexican Grill - District 2
    License - Liquor
    Action: recommended for approval Passed

    This item was recommended for approval.

  11. 6 Liquor License - Valkyrie Wines LLC - District 2
    License - Liquor
    Action: recommended for approval Passed

    This item was recommended for approval.

  12. 7 Liquor License - Lucky Beer and Wine - District 2
    License - Liquor
    Action: recommended for approval Passed

    A motion was made by Councilman Waring, seconded by Vice Mayor O'Brien, that this item be recommended for approval. The motion carried by the following vote:

  13. 8 Liquor License - De Mi Pais Market #6 - District 3
    License - Liquor
    Action: recommended for approval Passed

    This item was recommended for approval.

  14. 9 Liquor License - Moon Valley Country Club - District 3
    License - Liquor
    Action: recommended for approval Passed

    This item was recommended for approval.

  15. 10 Liquor License - Special Event - Sage Foundation for Health - District 4
    License - Special Event
    Action: recommended for approval Passed

    This item was recommended for approval.

  16. 11 Liquor License - Special Event - St. Francis Xavier Roman Catholic Parish Phoenix - District 4
    License - Special Event
    Action: recommended for approval Passed

    This item was recommended for approval.

  17. 12 Liquor License - Dynamite Beer Company - District 4
    License - Liquor
    Action: recommended for approval Passed

    This item was recommended for approval.

  18. 13 Liquor License - Kings Beer & Wine (Series 7) - District 4
    License - Liquor
    Action: recommended for approval Passed

    This item was recommended for approval.

  19. 14 Liquor License - Kings Beer & Wine (Series 10/10S) - District 4
    License - Liquor
    Action: recommended for approval Passed

    This item was recommended for approval.

  20. 15 Liquor License - Presidio Cocina Mexicana - District 4
    License - Liquor
    Action: recommended for approval Passed

    This item was recommended for approval.

  21. 16 Liquor License - Sunshine Market - District 4
    License - Liquor
    Action: recommended for approval Passed

    This item was recommended for approval.

  22. 17 Liquor License - Title 9 Sports Grill - District 4
    License - Liquor
    Action: recommended for approval Passed

    This item was recommended for approval.

  23. 18 Liquor License - Special Event - Cursillo Movement of Phoenix, Inc. - District 6
    License - Special Event
    Action: recommended for approval Passed

    This item was recommended for approval.

  24. 19 Liquor License - Zookz - District 6
    License - Liquor
    Action: recommended for approval Passed

    This item was recommended for approval.

  25. 20 Liquor License - Special Event - The Great Arizona Puppet Theater, Inc. - District 7
    License - Special Event
    Action: recommended for approval Passed

    This item was recommended for approval.

  26. 21 Liquor License - Special Event - The Catholic Press Association of the United States and Canada, Inc.: DBA Catholic Media Association - District 7
    License - Special Event
    Action: recommended for approval Passed

    This item was recommended for approval.

  27. 22 Liquor License - Special Event - Saint Sava Serbian Orthodox Church - District 8
    License - Special Event
    Action: recommended for approval Passed

    This item was recommended for approval.

  28. 23 Liquor License - Easy Mart - District 8
    License - Liquor
    Action: recommended for approval Passed

    This item was recommended for approval.

  29. ORDINANCES, RESOLUTIONS, AND NEW BUSINESS
  30. 24 Arizona Public Service Co.
    Payment Ordinance
    Action: adopted Passed

    This item was adopted.

  31. 25 Arizona Public Service Co.
    Payment Ordinance
    Action: adopted Passed

    This item was adopted.

  32. 26 Arizona Public Service Co.
    Payment Ordinance
    Action: adopted Passed

    This item was adopted.

  33. 27 SunPower Corporation dba SunStrong Commercial Holdings, LLC
    Payment Ordinance
    Action: adopted Passed

    This item was adopted.

  34. 28 Caliente Construction, Inc.
    Payment Ordinance
    Action: adopted Passed

    This item was adopted.

  35. 29 Oliver Industries, LLC
    Payment Ordinance
    Action: adopted Passed

    This item was adopted.

  36. 30 GHD, INC.
    Payment Ordinance
    Action: adopted Passed

    This item was adopted.

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  39. 39 Untitled item
    Action: approved and/or adopted as part of an omnibus motion Passed

    A motion was made by Vice Mayor O'Brien, seconded by Councilwoman Stark, that items 24-101 be approved or adopted, except items 47, 50-53, 55, 58-60, 62, 73, 83 and 93-101; noting Item 34 is continued to the May 21, 2025 City Council Formal Meeting; Item 83 is as corrected to reflect the corrected address of 8130 N. Black Canyon Highway; Item 90 is withdrawn; Item 93 has additional information; and motion to suspend the rules and take Item 93 out of order to be heard prior to Item 59. The motion carried by the following vote:

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  42. 25-0709 Amend Chapter 42, Phoenix City Code Relating to Settlement Payment Authority Threshold (Ordinance G-7377) - Citywide
    Ordinance-G
    Action: approved Passed

    A motion was made by Galindo-Elvira, seconded by Vice Mayor O'Brien, to suspend the rules and take Item 55 out of order to be heard at the end of the agenda, prior to Citizen Comments. The motion carried by the following voice vote:

  43. 43 Untitled item
    Action: approved and/or adopted as part of an omnibus motion Passed

    A motion was made by Vice Mayor O'Brien, seconded by Councilwoman Stark, that items 4-23 be recommended for approval, except Item 7. The motion carried by the following voice vote:

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