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City Council Formal Meeting

Wednesday, September 3, 2025 · 2:30 PM AM · phoenix.gov

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Agenda

  1. 1 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 2-19 be recommended for approval. The motion carried by the following vote:

  2. 2 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 20-60 be approved or adopted, except items 31, 38, 43 and 57-60; noting Item 56 is continued to the September 17, 2025 City Council Formal Meeting. The motion carried by the following voice vote:

  3. 3 Untitled item
    Action: approved and/or adopted as part of an omnibus motion Passed

    The hearing was held. A motion was made by Councilwoman Hodge Washington, seconded by Vice Mayor O'Brien, that items 58-59 be continued to the September 17, 2025 City Council Formal Meeting. The motion carried by the following voice vote:

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  10. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
  11. BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
  12. 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:

  13. LIQUOR LICENSES, BINGO, AND OFF-TRACK BETTING LICENSE APPLICATIONS
  14. 2 Liquor License - Odin's Hall Meadery - District 1
    License - Liquor
    Action: recommended for approval Passed

    This item was recommended for approval.

  15. 3 Liquor License - AC Element Hotel Phoenix North Norterra - District 1
    License - Liquor
    Action: recommended for approval Passed

    This item was recommended for approval.

  16. 4 Liquor License - The Grove Artisan Cafe and Bakery - District 2
    License - Liquor
    Action: recommended for approval Passed

    This item was recommended for approval.

  17. 5 Liquor License - Calitacos - District 3
    License - Liquor
    Action: recommended for approval Passed

    This item was recommended for approval.

  18. 6 Liquor License - Special Event - Cancer Support Community Arizona (October 4, 2025) - District 4
    License - Special Event
    Action: recommended for approval Passed

    This item was recommended for approval.

  19. 7 Liquor License - Special Event - Cancer Support Community Arizona (November 1, 2025) - District 4
    License - Special Event
    Action: recommended for approval Passed

    This item was recommended for approval.

  20. 8 Liquor License - Special Event - Teamsters Local 104 - District 4
    License - Special Event
    Action: recommended for approval Passed

    This item was recommended for approval.

  21. 9 Liquor License - Special Event - SS. Simon & Jude Cathedral Phoenix - District 5
    License - Special Event
    Action: recommended for approval Passed

    This item was recommended for approval.

  22. 10 Liquor License - Special Event - Madison District Educational Foundation, Inc. - District 6
    License - Special Event
    Action: recommended for approval Passed

    This item was recommended for approval.

  23. 11 Liquor License - Headliners Sports Grill - District 6
    License - Liquor
    Action: recommended for approval Passed

    This item was recommended for approval.

  24. 12 Liquor License - Smidge Beverage Co. - District 7
    License - Liquor
    Action: recommended for approval Passed

    This item was recommended for approval.

  25. 13 Liquor License - Circle K Store #3384 - District 7
    License - Liquor
    Action: recommended for approval Passed

    This item was recommended for approval.

  26. 14 Liquor License - Golden Oak Barbecue & Taproom - District 7
    License - Liquor
    Action: recommended for approval Passed

    This item was recommended for approval.

  27. 15 Liquor License - Soluna Eats - District 7
    License - Liquor
    Action: recommended for approval Passed

    This item was recommended for approval.

  28. 16 Liquor License - Special Event - Latino Pride Alliance - District 8
    License - Special Event
    Action: recommended for approval Passed

    This item was recommended for approval.

  29. 17 Liquor License - Hilton Garden Inn Phoenix Airport North - District 8
    License - Liquor
    Action: recommended for approval Passed

    This item was recommended for approval.

  30. 18 Liquor License - Hilton Garden Inn Phoenix Airport North Market - District 8
    License - Liquor
    Action: recommended for approval Passed

    This item was recommended for approval.

  31. 19 Liquor License - Prime Now/Amazon Fresh - District 8
    License - Liquor
    Action: recommended for approval Passed

    This item was recommended for approval.

  32. ORDINANCES, RESOLUTIONS, AND NEW BUSINESS
  33. 20 EMS Technology Solutions, LLC
    Payment Ordinance
    Action: adopted Passed

    This item was adopted.

  34. 21 Maricopa Association of Governments
    Payment Ordinance
    Action: adopted Passed

    This item was adopted.

  35. 22 National League of Cities
    Payment Ordinance
    Action: adopted Passed

    This item was adopted.

  36. 23 Parks and Recreation Event-Related Services, Activities and Games
    Payment Ordinance
    Action: adopted Passed

    This item was adopted.

  37. 24 Settlement of Claim(s) Arizmendi Andrade v. City of Phoenix
    Payment Ordinance
    Action: adopted Passed

    This item was adopted.

  38. 25 Settlement of Claim(s) Hamilton v. City of Phoenix
    Payment Ordinance
    Action: adopted Passed

    This item was adopted.

  39. 26 Settlement of Claim(s) Siqueiros v. City of Phoenix
    Payment Ordinance
    Action: adopted Passed

    This item was adopted.

  40. ADMINISTRATION
  41. 27 Proposed Rancho Grande Annexation - Authorization to File - District 7
    Formal Action
    Action: approved Passed

    This item was approved.

  42. 28 Acceptance of an Easement for Drainage Purposes (Ordinance S-52243) - District 3
    Ordinance-S
    Action: adopted Passed

    This item was adopted.

  43. 29 Acceptance and Dedication of Easements for Public Utility Purposes (Ordinance S-52244) - Districts 7 & 8
    Ordinance-S
    Action: adopted Passed

    This item was adopted.

  44. 30 Authorization to License City-owned Real Property Near the 83rd and Southern Avenues Alignments for a Climate Station to the Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management (Ordinance S-52238) - Out of City
    Ordinance-S
    Action: adopted Passed

    This item was adopted.

  45. 31 Mediator Pool Contracts - RFQu 24-0393 Request for Award (Ordinance S-52251) - Citywide
    Ordinance-S
    Action: adopted Passed

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

  46. 32 Buy-Up Voluntary Vision Plan - RFP HR 20-108 - Amendment (Ordinance S-52235) - Citywide
    Ordinance-S
    Action: adopted Passed

    This item was adopted.

  47. 33 Worker's Compensation Bill Review Services Contract - RFP 24-0436 - Request for Award (Ordinance S-52237) - Citywide
    Ordinance-S
    Action: adopted Passed

    This item was adopted.

  48. 34 Electronic Monitoring Products & Services (Home Detention Program) Contract - COOP 26-0080 Request for Award (Ordinance S-52234) - Citywide
    Ordinance-S
    Action: adopted Passed

    This item was adopted.

  49. 35 Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community Gaming Grant (Ordinance S-52246) - Citywide
    Ordinance-S
    Action: adopted Passed

    This item was adopted.

  50. 36 Transfer of Retirement Funds to Arizona State Retirement System (Ordinance S-52239) - Citywide
    Ordinance-S
    Action: adopted Passed

    This item was adopted.

  51. 37 Transfer of Retirement Funds to Arizona State Retirement System (Ordinance S-52240) - Citywide
    Ordinance-S
    Action: adopted Passed

    This item was adopted.

  52. COMMUNITY SERVICES
  53. 38 Intergovernmental Agreement Amendment with Arizona State University and its Rob and Melani Walton Sustainability Solutions Service for Greenhouse Gas Emissions Inventories (Ordinance S-52250) - Citywide
    Ordinance-S
    Action: adopted Passed

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

  54. 39 Amend Ordinance S-52177 for Senior Bridge Project (Ordinance S-52253) - District 8 & Citywide
    Ordinance-S
    Action: adopted Passed

    This item was adopted.

  55. 40 Bibliotheca, LLC - Library Equipment Maintenance and Support Contract - RFA 25-0688 Request for Award (Ordinance S-52252) - Citywide
    Ordinance-S
    Action: adopted Passed

    This item was adopted.

  56. 41 Playgrounds, Splash Pads, and Outdoor Fitness and Related Equipment - Contract - COOP 26-0039 Request for Award (Ordinance S-52241) - Citywide
    Ordinance-S
    Action: adopted Passed

    This item was adopted.

  57. 42 Tillage and Turf Installation Services Contract - PKS-IFB-26-0042 - Request for Award (Ordinance S-52248) - Citywide
    Ordinance-S
    Action: adopted Passed

    This item was adopted.

  58. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
  59. 43 One-Stop System Memorandum of Understanding and Infrastructure Funding Agreement (Ordinance S-52245) - Citywide
    Ordinance-S
    Action: adopted Passed

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

  60. 44 Participation at Consumer Electronics Show (CES 2026) (Ordinance S-52254) - Citywide
    Ordinance-S
    Action: adopted Passed

    This item was adopted.

  61. 45 Lease with M3 Partners, LLC - PCC16-01 - Amendment (Ordinance S-52242) - Districts 7 & 8
    Ordinance-S
    Action: adopted Passed

    This item was adopted.

  62. TRANSPORTATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE
  63. 46 Request Authorization to Use Preserve Land at Ludden Mountain Located along Happy Valley Road and West of 55th Avenue (Ordinance S-52247) - District 1
    Ordinance-S
    Action: adopted Passed

    This item was adopted.

  64. 47 North Valley Parkway and Sonoran Wash Bridge - Engineering Services - ST85110174 (Ordinance S-52249) - District 2
    Ordinance-S
    Action: adopted Passed

    This item was adopted.

  65. 48 AMR Equipment, Software Support, Upgrades, and Maintenance - RFA-2425-WMD-686 - Request for Award (Ordinance S-52236) - Citywide
    Ordinance-S
    Action: adopted Passed

    This item was adopted.

  66. PLANNING AND ZONING MATTERS
  67. 49 Amend City Code - Ordinance Adoption - Rezoning Application Z-154-24-2 - Northwest Corner of 22nd Street and Quail Avenue (Ordinance G-7412) - District 2
    Ordinance-G
    Action: adopted Passed

    This item was adopted.

  68. 50 Amend City Code - Ordinance Adoption - Rezoning Application Z-146-24-4 - Northeast Corner Black Canyon Highway and Indianola Avenue (Ordinance G-7409) - District 4
    Ordinance-G
    Action: adopted Passed

    This item was adopted.

  69. 51 Amend City Code - Ordinance Adoption - Rezoning Application Z-167-24-4 - Approximately 95 Feet East of the Northeast Corner of 2nd Avenue and Osborn Road (Ordinance G-7411) - District 4
    Ordinance-G
    Action: adopted Passed

    This item was adopted.

  70. 52 Amend City Code - Ordinance Adoption - Rezoning Application Z-25-25-4 - Approximately 670 Feet East of the Northeast Corner of 12th Street and Campbell Avenue (Ordinance G-7410) - District 4
    Ordinance-G
    Action: adopted Passed

    This item was adopted.

  71. 53 Amend City Code - Ordinance Adoption - Rezoning Application Z-35-25-7 - Approximately 554 Feet South of the Southeast Corner of 69th Avenue and Van Buren Street (Ordinance G-7413) - District 7
    Ordinance-G
    Action: adopted Passed

    This item was adopted.

  72. 54 Modification of Stipulation Request for Ratification of Planning Commission Action - PHO-1-25--Z-232-85-4(7) - Southeast Corner of 26th Avenue and Polk Street - District 7
    Zoning Modification of Stipulations
    Action: approved Passed

    This item was approved.

  73. 55 Amend City Code - Ordinance Adoption - Application PHO-1-25--Z-14-16-8 - Northeast Corner of 59th Avenue and Baseline Road (Ordinance G-7408) - District 8
    Ordinance-G
    Action: adopted Passed

    This item was adopted.

  74. *56 ***REQUEST TO CONTINUE (SEE ATTACHED MEMO)*** Public Hearing - Abandonment Appeal of Hearing Officer Decision - ABND 250004 - 817 W. Madison Street - District 7
    Public Hearing (Non-Zoning)
    Action: continued Passed

    This item was continued to the September 17, 2025 City Council Formal Meeting.

  75. 57 Public Hearing and Ordinance Adoption - Rezoning Application Z-100-24-3 - Southeast Corner of 21st Place and Eugie Terrace (Ordinance G-7414) - District 3
    Zoning Ordinance & Public Hearing
    Action: adopted Passed

    The hearing was held. A motion was made by Councilwoman Stark, seconded by Vice Mayor O'Brien, that this item be approved per the Planning Commission recommendation with adoption of the related ordinance. The motion carried by the following vote:

  76. 58 Public Hearing and Resolution Adoption - General Plan Amendment GPA-SM-1-25-8 - Approximately 1,130 Feet East of the Northeast Corner of 23rd Avenue and Baseline Road (Resolution 22329) - District 8
    Resolution
    Action: continued

    The hearing was held. This item was continued to the September 17, 2025 City Council Formal Meeting.

  77. 59 Public Hearing and Ordinance Adoption - Rezoning Application Z-31-25-8 - Approximately 1,130 Feet East of the Northeast Corner of 23rd Avenue and Baseline Road (Ordinance G-7416) - District 8
    Zoning Ordinance & Public Hearing
    Action: continued

    The hearing was held. This item was continued to the September 17, 2025 City Council Formal Meeting.

  78. 60 Public Hearing and Ordinance Adoption - Rezoning Application Z-58-25-6 - Southeast Corner of 17th Street and Griswold Road (Ordinance G-7415) - District 6
    Zoning Ordinance & Public Hearing
    Action: adopted Passed

    The hearing was held. A motion was made by Councilman Robinson, seconded by Vice Mayor O'Brien, that this item be approved per the Planning Commission recommendation with adoption of the related ordinance. The motion carried by the following vote:

  79. REPORTS FROM CITY MANAGER, COMMITTEES OR CITY OFFICIALS
  80. 000 CITIZEN COMMENTS
  81. ADJOURN