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City Council Formal Meeting

Wednesday, May 7, 2025 · 2:30 PM AM · phoenix.gov

TL;DR

The Phoenix City Council held its regular meeting, approving various administrative and licensing matters. The council set a special meeting to discuss the upcoming fiscal year 2025-26 budget and processed multiple utility easements and service contracts. No major policy changes or controversial issues were addressed in this meeting.

Key Decisions

  • Fiscal Year 2025-26 Budget Public Hearings Approved
  • Multiple Liquor License Applications Recommended for Approval
  • Utility Easement Grants Adopted
  • Victims of Crime Act Grant Funds Adopted
  • Contract with Arizona Community Action Association Adopted

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=eb8e6659debfd234884053c72a8258f42 - 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 2558 008 2914# (for English) or 2552 201 4715# (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 201 4715#. 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 201 4715#). 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 January 22, 2025
    Minutes
    Action: approved Passed

    A motion was made by Councilwoman Pastor, seconded by Councilwoman Stark, 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 February 5, 2025
    Minutes
    Action: approved Passed

    A motion was made by Councilwoman Guardado, seconded by Councilwoman Stark, 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 as amended Passed

    A motion was made by Councilwoman Stark, seconded by Councilwoman Guardado, that this item be approved as revised. The motion carried by the following voice vote:

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

    This item was recommended for approval.

  10. 5 Liquor License - Urban Fraiche - District 4
    License - Liquor
    Action: recommended for approval Passed

    This item was recommended for approval.

  11. 6 Liquor License - Tacos and Wings & Cerveza - District 5
    License - Liquor
    Action: recommended for approval Passed

    This item was recommended for approval.

  12. 7 Liquor License - Ra Sushi Bar Restaurant - District 6
    License - Liquor
    Action: recommended for approval Passed

    This item was recommended for approval.

  13. 8 Liquor License - Marathon Food Mart - District 6
    License - Liquor
    Action: recommended for approval Passed

    This item was recommended for approval.

  14. 9 Liquor License - Urban Fraiche Lifestyle - District 6
    License - Liquor
    Action: recommended for approval Passed

    This item was recommended for approval.

  15. 10 Liquor License - Nini's Sports Bar - District 7
    License - Liquor
    Action: recommended for approval Passed

    This item was recommended for approval.

  16. 11 Liquor License - Pemberton - District 7
    License - Liquor
    Action: recommended for approval Passed

    This item was recommended for approval.

  17. 12 Liquor License - Tom's Watch Bar - District 7
    License - Liquor
    Action: recommended for approval Passed

    This item was recommended for approval.

  18. ORDINANCES, RESOLUTIONS, AND NEW BUSINESS
  19. 13 City of Goodyear - Annual Water Utility Payment
    Payment Ordinance
    Action: adopted

    This item was adopted.

  20. 14 CopperPoint Mutual Insurance Company
    Payment Ordinance
    Action: adopted Passed

    This item was adopted.

  21. 15 Ergon Asphalt & Emulsions, Inc.
    Payment Ordinance
    Action: adopted Passed

    This item was adopted.

  22. 16 State of Arizona Department of Environmental Quality
    Payment Ordinance
    Action: adopted Passed

    This item was adopted.

  23. 17 Maricopa County Environmental Services Department
    Payment Ordinance
    Action: adopted Passed

    This item was adopted.

  24. 18 United Rentals (North America), Inc
    Payment Ordinance
    Action: adopted Passed

    This item was adopted.

  25. 19 Pickering Laboratories Inc.
    Payment Ordinance
    Action: adopted Passed

    This item was adopted.

  26. 20 Settlement of Claim(s) Henricksen v. City of Phoenix
    Payment Ordinance
    Action: adopted Passed

    This item was adopted.

  27. ADMINISTRATION
  28. 21 Call for a Special Meeting and Notice of Legally Required Public Hearings on the Proposed Fiscal Year 2025-26 Budget for the City of Phoenix - Citywide
    Formal Action
    Action: approved Passed

    This item was approved.

  29. 22 Grant of Easement to Southwest Gas on City-Owned Property Located at 205 S. 15th Street (Ordinance S-51872) - District 8
    Ordinance-S
    Action: adopted Passed

    This item was adopted.

  30. 23 Grant of a Public Utility Easement on City-Owned Property Located at 5902 W. Indian School Road (Ordinance S-51875) - District 5
    Ordinance-S
    Action: adopted Passed

    This item was adopted.

  31. 24 Acceptance and Dedication of Easements for Public Utility Purposes (Ordinance S-51877) - Districts 1 & 4
    Ordinance-S
    Action: adopted Passed

    This item was adopted.

  32. 25 Benefits Consultant for Solicitation Services - RFP HR 22-007 - Amendment (Ordinance S-51873) - Citywide
    Ordinance-S
    Action: adopted Passed

    This item was adopted.

  33. 26 Uninterruptible Power Supply Equipment, Service and Maintenance - IFB 25-0535 - Request for Award (Ordinance S-51880) - Citywide
    Ordinance-S
    Action: adopted Passed

    This item was adopted.

  34. 27 Plumbing Services, Including Rooter and Drain Cleaning - IFB-25-0506 - Requirements Contract (Ordinance S-51886) - Citywide
    Ordinance-S
    Action: adopted Passed

    This item was adopted.

  35. 28 Authorization to Apply for, Accept, and Enter into an Agreement for Victims of Crime Act Grant Funds (Ordinance S-51887) - Citywide
    Ordinance-S
    Action: adopted Passed

    A motion was made by Councilwoman Stark, seconded by Councilwoman Pastor, that this item be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote:

  36. COMMUNITY SERVICES
  37. 29 Authorization to Enter Into Contract with The Arizona Community Action Association dba Wildfire (Ordinance S-51878) - Citywide
    Ordinance-S
    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 Councilwoman Stark, seconded by Councilwoman Guardado, that Items 13-62 be approved or adopted, except Items 28, 38, 54 and 60-62; and noting that Item 59 is withdrawn and Items 60-62 have additional information. The motion carried by the following vote:

  40. 40 Untitled item
    Action: approved and/or adopted as part of an omnibus motion Passed

    A motion was made by Councilwoman Stark, seconded by Councilwoman Guardado, that Items 4-12 be recommended for approval. The motion carried by the following voice vote:

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