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City Council Formal Meeting

Wednesday, August 27, 2025 · 2:30 PM AM · phoenix.gov

TL;DR

The Phoenix City Council held its routine monthly meeting, primarily focusing on approving minutes from previous meetings and processing a large number of liquor and bingo license applications across various city districts. The meeting was mostly administrative in nature, with no major policy changes or significant city-wide initiatives discussed.

Key Decisions

  • Liquor License for Ash Lounge in District 4 Denied
  • Appointments to Boards and Commissions Approved
  • Multiple Special Event Liquor Licenses Approved
  • Bingo License for Greater Phoenix Deaf Senior Citizen 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=ef0ccea40a0e63d470c7b53724b0442e7 - 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 208 8259# (for English) or 2552 100 0812# (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 100 0812#. 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 100 0812#). 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 26, 2025
    Minutes
    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. 2 For Approval or Correction, the Minutes of the Formal Meeting on April 9, 2025
    Minutes
    Action: approved Passed

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

  6. 3 For Approval or Correction, the Minutes of the Formal Meeting on April 23, 2025
    Minutes
    Action: approved Passed

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

  7. 4 For Approval or Correction, the Minutes of the Formal Meeting on May 7, 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:

  8. BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
  9. 5 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:

  10. LIQUOR LICENSES, BINGO, AND OFF-TRACK BETTING LICENSE APPLICATIONS
  11. 6 Liquor License - KZ Beer & Smoke Shop - District 1
    License - Liquor
    Action: forwarded without recommendation Passed

    A motion was made by Vice Mayor O'Brien, seconded by Councilwoman Stark, that this item be forwarded to the State without recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote:

  12. 7 Liquor License - Brennan's Pub and Grub - District 2
    License - Liquor
    Action: recommended for approval Passed

    This item was recommended for approval.

  13. 8 Liquor License - Special Event - St. George Antiochian Orthodox Church - District 3
    License - Special Event
    Action: recommended for approval Passed

    This item was recommended for approval.

  14. 9 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.

  15. 10 Liquor License - Special Event - St. Francis Xavier Roman Catholic Parish Phoenix - District 4
    License - Special Event
    Action: recommended for approval

    This item was recommended for approval.

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

    This item was recommended for approval.

  17. 12 Liquor License - Special Event - Xavier College Preparatory Roman Catholic High School - District 4
    License - Special Event
    Action: recommended for approval Passed

    This item was recommended for approval.

  18. 13 Liquor License - Alden - District 4
    License - Liquor
    Action: recommended for approval Passed

    This item was recommended for approval.

  19. 14 Liquor License - Special Event - Arizona Parks and Recreation Association - District 6
    License - Special Event
    Action: recommended for approval Passed

    This item was recommended for approval.

  20. 15 Liquor License - Special Event - Greek Orthodox Church - Holy Trinity - District 6
    License - Special Event
    Action: recommended for approval Passed

    This item was recommended for approval.

  21. 16 Liquor License - Special Event - Mount Claret Catholic Retreat Center Phoenix - District 6
    License - Special Event
    Action: recommended for approval Passed

    This item was recommended for approval.

  22. 17 Liquor License - Special Event - Phoenix Children's Hospital Foundation - District 6
    License - Special Event
    Action: recommended for approval Passed

    This item was recommended for approval.

  23. 18 Liquor License - Element Nail Bar - District 6
    License - Liquor
    Action: recommended for approval Passed

    This item was recommended for approval.

  24. 19 Liquor License - Special Event - Arizona Hemophilia Association, Inc. - District 7
    License - Special Event
    Action: recommended for approval Passed

    This item was recommended for approval.

  25. 20 Liquor License - Special Event - Boys & Girls Clubs of the Valley, Inc. - District 7
    License - Special Event
    Action: recommended for approval Passed

    This item was recommended for approval.

  26. 21 Liquor License - Special Event - The Walter Hive - District 7
    License - Special Event
    Action: recommended for approval Passed

    This item was recommended for approval.

  27. 22 Liquor License - Chili's Grill & Bar #1689 - District 7
    License - Liquor
    Action: recommended for approval Passed

    This item was recommended for approval.

  28. 23 Liquor License - Special Event - Liberty Wildlife, Inc. - District 8
    License - Special Event
    Action: recommended for approval Passed

    This item was recommended for approval.

  29. 24 Liquor License - Host International - District 8
    License - Liquor
    Action: recommended for approval Passed

    This item was recommended for approval.

  30. 25 Liquor License - Johnson Brothers - Maverick of Arizona - District 8
    License - Liquor
    Action: recommended for approval Passed

    This item was recommended for approval.

  31. 26 Liquor License - Dough Boy Pizza - District 8
    License - Liquor
    Action: recommended for approval Passed

    This item was recommended for approval.

  32. 27 Liquor License - Super Sam - District 8
    License - Liquor
    Action: recommended for approval Passed

    This item was recommended for approval.

  33. 28 Liquor License - Warehouse 215 - District 8
    License - Liquor
    Action: recommended for approval Passed

    This item was recommended for approval.

  34. 29 Bingo License - Greater Phoenix Deaf Senior Citizen - District 4
    License - Bingo
    Action: recommended for approval Passed

    This item was recommended for approval.

  35. 30 Liquor License - Ash Lounge - District 4
    License - Liquor
    Action: recommended for denial Passed

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

  36. *31 ***ITEM REVISED (SEE ATTACHED MEMO)*** Liquor License - ATL Wings Roosevelt Row - District 8
    License - Liquor
    Action: recommended for approval Passed

    This item was recommended for approval as revised.

  37. ORDINANCES, RESOLUTIONS, AND NEW BUSINESS
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  40. 40 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 6-31 be recommended for approval, except Items 6 and 30, noting that Item 31 is as revised. The motion carried by the following voice vote:

  41. 41 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 78, 79 and 81 be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote:

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    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 32-116 be approved or adopted, except Items 47, 57, 60, 72, 77-79, 81, 85, 93 and 116; and noting that Item 77 is as revised and Items 60 and 105 are as corrected. The motion carried by the following vote:

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