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City Council Formal Meeting

Wednesday, April 23, 2025 · 2:30 PM AM · phoenix.gov

TL;DR

The Phoenix City Council held a routine meeting focused primarily on administrative tasks and liquor licensing. Most of the meeting involved approving routine contracts, utility easements, and liquor licenses for various local businesses. No major policy changes or significant citywide initiatives were discussed.

Key Decisions

  • Liquor Licenses Approved
  • Public Utility Easements Granted
  • Municipal Services Contracts Adopted
  • Hatcher Beer and Smoke Shop Liquor License Denied
  • Mayor and Council Board Appointments Approved

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=e3249aa18c5dbd36774adb9f0497c6a50 - 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 2550 545 0566# (for English) or 2559 390 2343# (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 2559 390 2343#. 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 2559 390 2343#). 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. BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
  4. 1 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:

  5. LIQUOR LICENSES, BINGO, AND OFF-TRACK BETTING LICENSE APPLICATIONS
  6. 2 Liquor License - Harkins Backlot - District 1
    License - Liquor
    Action: recommended for approval Passed

    This item was recommended for approval.

  7. 3 Liquor License - Lemon Mediterranean Restaurant - District 1
    License - Liquor
    Action: recommended for approval Passed

    This item was recommended for approval.

  8. 4 Liquor License - Time Capsule Bar and Grill - District 1
    License - Liquor
    Action: recommended for approval Passed

    This item was recommended for approval.

  9. 5 Liquor License - Over Easy - District 2
    License - Liquor
    Action: recommended for approval Passed

    This item was recommended for approval.

  10. 6 Liquor License - Yama Sushi & Asian Cuisine - District 2
    License - Liquor
    Action: recommended for approval Passed

    This item was recommended for approval.

  11. 7 Liquor License - Driftwoods - District 3
    License - Liquor
    Action: recommended for approval Passed

    This item was recommended for approval.

  12. 8 Liquor License - Zookz - District 4
    License - Liquor
    Action: recommended for approval Passed

    This item was recommended for approval.

  13. 9 Liquor License - Panda Garden - District 6
    License - Liquor
    Action: recommended for approval Passed

    This item was recommended for approval.

  14. 10 Liquor License - Kalle 6 - District 8
    License - Liquor
    Action: recommended for approval Passed

    This item was recommended for approval.

  15. 11 Liquor License - Mayan Hookah Lounge - District 8
    License - Liquor
    Action: recommended for approval Passed

    This item was recommended for approval.

  16. 12 Liquor License - 7-Eleven #42313A - District 8
    License - Liquor
    Action: recommended for approval Passed

    This item was recommended for approval.

  17. 13 Bingo License - Deer Valley Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie #3871, Inc. - District 1
    License - Bingo
    Action: recommended for approval Passed

    This item was recommended for approval.

  18. 14 Liquor License - Hatcher Beer and Smoke Shop - District 3
    License - Liquor
    Action: recommended for denial Passed

    A motion was made by Councilwoman Stark, seconded by Vice Mayor O'Brien, that this item be recommended for disapproval based on neighborhood protest, also noting that the applicant must resolve any pending City of Phoenix building and zoning requirements and be in compliance with the City of Phoenix Code and Ordinances. The motion carried by the following vote:

  19. ORDINANCES, RESOLUTIONS, AND NEW BUSINESS
  20. 15 Unlimited Potential Inc.
    Payment Ordinance
    Action: adopted Passed

    This item was adopted.

  21. 16 City of Buckeye
    Payment Ordinance
    Action: adopted Passed

    This item was adopted.

  22. 17 Arizona Department of Environmental Quality
    Payment Ordinance
    Action: adopted Passed

    This item was adopted.

  23. 18 United States Environmental Protection Agency
    Payment Ordinance
    Action: adopted Passed

    This item was adopted.

  24. 19 Maricopa County Air Quality Department
    Payment Ordinance
    Action: adopted Passed

    This item was adopted.

  25. 20 Brooks Rand Inc.
    Payment Ordinance
    Action: adopted Passed

    This item was adopted.

  26. 21 Seal Analytical Inc.
    Payment Ordinance
    Action: adopted Passed

    This item was adopted.

  27. 22 Settlement of Claim(s) Backer v. City of Phoenix
    Payment Ordinance
    Action: adopted Passed

    This item was adopted.

  28. 23 Settlement of Claim(s) Dubei v. City of Phoenix
    Payment Ordinance
    Action: adopted Passed

    This item was adopted.

  29. ADMINISTRATION
  30. 24 Grant of Public Utility Easement on City-Owned Property Located at 5595 E. Karsten Way (Ordinance S-51861) - District 6
    Ordinance-S
    Action: adopted Passed

    This item was adopted.

  31. 25 Grant of a Public Utility Easement on City-Owned Property Located at 3901 W. Glendale Avenue for La Pradera Park Improvements (Ordinance S-51862) - District 5
    Ordinance-S
    Action: adopted Passed

    This item was adopted.

  32. 26 Grant of Easement to Salt River Project for a 69kv Electrical Service Upgrade for Bartlett Parker Project (Ordinance S-51863) - District 8
    Ordinance-S
    Action: adopted Passed

    This item was adopted.

  33. 27 Lot Maintenance and Securement Services Contract - IFB 25-0509 Request for Award (Ordinance S-51832) - Citywide
    Ordinance-S
    Action: adopted Passed

    This item was adopted.

  34. 28 Temporary Staffing Services - RFQu 19-060 - Amendment (Ordinance S-51834) - Citywide
    Ordinance-S
    Action: adopted Passed

    This item was adopted.

  35. 29 Landscape, Agricultural, and Field Maintenance Equipment and Parts - IFB 19-051 - Amendment (Ordinance S-51843) - Citywide
    Ordinance-S
    Action: adopted Passed

    This item was adopted.

  36. 30 Commercial Flooring Products and Services Contract - COOP 25-0574 - Request for Award (Ordinance S-51851) - Citywide
    Ordinance-S
    Action: adopted Passed

    This item was adopted.

  37. 31 Acceptance and Dedication of an Easement and Deed for Sidewalk and Roadway Purposes (Ordinance S-51860) - District 8
    Ordinance-S
    Action: adopted Passed

    This item was adopted.

  38. 38 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 2-14 be recommended for approval, except Item 14. The motion carried by the following voice vote:

  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 15-70 be approved or adopted, except Items 43-44 and 48, and noting that Item 68 is withdrawn and Item 70 is continued to the May 7, 2025 Formal meeting. The motion carried by the following vote:

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