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City Council Formal Meeting

Wednesday, June 18, 2025 · 2:30 PM AM · phoenix.gov

TL;DR

The Phoenix City Council held its formal meeting on June 18, 2025, primarily focused on approving numerous liquor licenses for local restaurants and businesses across different city districts. The council also denied a citizen petition related to community safety and approved an omnibus motion covering multiple agenda items.

Key Decisions

  • Citizen Petition on Community Safety Denied
  • Multiple Liquor Licenses for Restaurants and Businesses Approved (most recommended for approval)
  • Approval of March 5, 2025 Meeting Minutes Passed
  • Mayor and Council Appointments to Boards and Commissions Approved
  • Off-Track Pari-Mutuel Wagering Permit for Bull Shooters Recommended for Approval

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=e29bc8e15f5294f41b9b1fe6db323e992 - 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 2552 014 2542# (for English) or 2551 876 1939# (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 2551 876 1939#. 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 2551 876 1939#). 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 March 5, 2025
    Minutes
    Action: approved Passed

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

  5. BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
  6. 2 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:

  7. LIQUOR LICENSES, BINGO, AND OFF-TRACK BETTING LICENSE APPLICATIONS
  8. 3 Liquor License - Tabla Indian Restaurant - District 1
    License - Liquor
    Action: recommended for approval

    This item was recommended for approval.

  9. 4 Liquor License - Humble Market (Series 7) - District 2
    License - Liquor
    Action: recommended for approval Passed

    This item was recommended for approval.

  10. 5 Liquor License - Humble Market (Series 12) - District 2
    License - Liquor
    Action: recommended for approval Passed

    This item was recommended for approval.

  11. 6 Liquor License - Raithu Bazaar - District 2
    License - Liquor
    Action: recommended for approval Passed

    This item was recommended for approval.

  12. 7 Liquor License - Yod Thai Eatery - District 2
    License - Liquor
    Action: recommended for approval Passed

    This item was recommended for approval.

  13. 8 Liquor License - Over Easy - District 3
    License - Liquor
    Action: recommended for approval Passed

    This item was recommended for approval.

  14. 9 Liquor License - The Joy Bus - District 3
    License - Liquor
    Action: recommended for approval Passed

    This item was recommended for approval.

  15. 10 Liquor License - Liquor Cave & Convenience - District 3
    License - Liquor
    Action: recommended for approval Passed

    This item was recommended for approval.

  16. 11 Liquor License - Special Event - Phoenix Pride Incorporated - District 4
    License - Special Event
    Action: recommended for approval Passed

    This item was recommended for approval.

  17. 12 Liquor License - Special Event - WayneFest - District 4
    License - Special Event
    Action: recommended for approval Passed

    This item was recommended for approval.

  18. 13 Liquor License - AZ Pizza Co Downtown - District 4
    License - Liquor
    Action: recommended for approval Passed

    This item was recommended for approval.

  19. 14 Liquor License - Pescaderia y Carniceria La Vaca Muu - District 4
    License - Liquor
    Action: recommended for approval Passed

    This item was recommended for approval.

  20. 15 Liquor License - Rohans Supermarket - District 4
    License - Liquor
    Action: recommended for approval Passed

    This item was recommended for approval.

  21. 16 Liquor License - Tortas El Guero - District 4
    License - Liquor
    Action: recommended for approval Passed

    This item was recommended for approval.

  22. 17 Liquor License - Eye Candy's - District 5
    License - Liquor
    Action: forwarded without recommendation Passed

    A motion was made by Councilwoman Guardado, seconded by Councilwoman Pastor, that this item be forwarded to the State with no recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote:

  23. 18 Liquor License - Shake Shack #1421 - District 5
    License - Liquor
    Action: recommended for approval Passed

    This item was recommended for approval.

  24. 19 Liquor License - Lydia's Kitchen - District 6
    License - Liquor
    Action: recommended for approval Passed

    This item was recommended for approval.

  25. 20 Liquor License - Minnow - District 6
    License - Liquor
    Action: recommended for approval Passed

    This item was recommended for approval.

  26. 21 Liquor License - Easy Access Wholesale LLC - District 7
    License - Liquor
    Action: recommended for approval Passed

    This item was recommended for approval.

  27. 22 Liquor License - Humble Bistro - District 7
    License - Liquor
    Action: recommended for approval Passed

    This item was recommended for approval.

  28. 23 Liquor License - Obon Sushi + Bar + Ramen - District 7
    License - Liquor
    Action: recommended for approval Passed

    This item was recommended for approval.

  29. 24 Liquor License - Stadium - District 7
    License - Liquor
    Action: recommended for approval Passed

    This item was recommended for approval.

  30. 25 Liquor License - San Tan Brewing Co. - District 8
    License - Liquor
    Action: recommended for approval Passed

    This item was recommended for approval.

  31. 26 Liquor License - Shake Shack - District 8
    License - Liquor
    Action: recommended for approval Passed

    This item was recommended for approval.

  32. 27 Liquor License - Culinary Gangster - District 8
    License - Liquor
    Action: recommended for approval Passed

    This item was recommended for approval.

  33. 28 Liquor License - Turquoise Wine Bar Roosevelt (Series 7) - District 8
    License - Liquor
    Action: recommended for approval Passed

    This item was recommended for approval.

  34. 29 Liquor License - Turquoise Wine Bar Roosevelt (Series 10/S) - District 8
    License - Liquor
    Action: recommended for approval Passed

    This item was recommended for approval.

  35. 30 Off-Track Pari-Mutuel Wagering Permit - Bull Shooters - District 1
    License - Off-Track Betting
    Action: recommended for approval Passed

    This item was recommended for approval.

  36. Untitled item
  37. 25-1430 Consideration of Citizen Petition by Estela Varela Related to Community Safety - Citywide
    Petition
    Action: denied Passed

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

  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 3-30 be recommended for approval, except Item 17. 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 31-153 be approved or adopted, except Items 46-53, 67-68, 76, 78, 82-83, 94, 102, 107, 148-150 and 153; continuing Items 110, 118, 129 and 151-152 to the July 2, 2025 City Council Formal Meeting; and noting that Items 116 and 121 are withdrawn and Item 149 has additional information. The motion carried by the following vote:

  40. 40 Untitled item
    Action: approved Passed

    A motion was made by Vice Mayor O'Brien, seconded by Councilwoman Stark, to adjourn the special meeting. The motion carried by the following voice vote:

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