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City Council Formal Meeting

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

TL;DR

The Phoenix City Council held its formal meeting, primarily focusing on approving numerous liquor licenses for local businesses and restaurants across different city districts. The council also adopted several payment ordinances and approved an annexation for Rancho Grande in District 7.

Key Decisions

  • Rancho Grande Annexation Approved
  • Multiple Liquor Licenses Recommended for Approval
  • Easement Acceptances for Drainage and Utility Purposes Adopted
  • Payment Ordinances for Various Organizations Adopted
  • Climate Station Licensing with Arizona Dept of Forestry and Fire Management 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=eb63f44a910d0d82301f2656d627748e3 - 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 2557 077 2191# (for English) or 2556 088 9689# (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 2556 088 9689#. 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 2556 088 9689#). 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 - Odin's Hall Meadery - District 1
    License - Liquor
    Action: recommended for approval Passed

    This item was recommended for approval.

  7. 3 Liquor License - AC Element Hotel Phoenix North Norterra - District 1
    License - Liquor
    Action: recommended for approval Passed

    This item was recommended for approval.

  8. 4 Liquor License - The Grove Artisan Cafe and Bakery - District 2
    License - Liquor
    Action: recommended for approval Passed

    This item was recommended for approval.

  9. 5 Liquor License - Calitacos - District 3
    License - Liquor
    Action: recommended for approval Passed

    This item was recommended for approval.

  10. 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.

  11. 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.

  12. 8 Liquor License - Special Event - Teamsters Local 104 - District 4
    License - Special Event
    Action: recommended for approval Passed

    This item was recommended for approval.

  13. 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.

  14. 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.

  15. 11 Liquor License - Headliners Sports Grill - District 6
    License - Liquor
    Action: recommended for approval Passed

    This item was recommended for approval.

  16. 12 Liquor License - Smidge Beverage Co. - District 7
    License - Liquor
    Action: recommended for approval Passed

    This item was recommended for approval.

  17. 13 Liquor License - Circle K Store #3384 - District 7
    License - Liquor
    Action: recommended for approval Passed

    This item was recommended for approval.

  18. 14 Liquor License - Golden Oak Barbecue & Taproom - District 7
    License - Liquor
    Action: recommended for approval Passed

    This item was recommended for approval.

  19. 15 Liquor License - Soluna Eats - District 7
    License - Liquor
    Action: recommended for approval Passed

    This item was recommended for approval.

  20. 16 Liquor License - Special Event - Latino Pride Alliance - District 8
    License - Special Event
    Action: recommended for approval Passed

    This item was recommended for approval.

  21. 17 Liquor License - Hilton Garden Inn Phoenix Airport North - District 8
    License - Liquor
    Action: recommended for approval Passed

    This item was recommended for approval.

  22. 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.

  23. 19 Liquor License - Prime Now/Amazon Fresh - District 8
    License - Liquor
    Action: recommended for approval Passed

    This item was recommended for approval.

  24. ORDINANCES, RESOLUTIONS, AND NEW BUSINESS
  25. 20 EMS Technology Solutions, LLC
    Payment Ordinance
    Action: adopted Passed

    This item was adopted.

  26. 21 Maricopa Association of Governments
    Payment Ordinance
    Action: adopted Passed

    This item was adopted.

  27. 22 National League of Cities
    Payment Ordinance
    Action: adopted Passed

    This item was adopted.

  28. 23 Parks and Recreation Event-Related Services, Activities and Games
    Payment Ordinance
    Action: adopted Passed

    This item was adopted.

  29. 24 Settlement of Claim(s) Arizmendi Andrade v. City of Phoenix
    Payment Ordinance
    Action: adopted Passed

    This item was adopted.

  30. 25 Settlement of Claim(s) Hamilton v. City of Phoenix
    Payment Ordinance
    Action: adopted Passed

    This item was adopted.

  31. 26 Settlement of Claim(s) Siqueiros v. City of Phoenix
    Payment Ordinance
    Action: adopted Passed

    This item was adopted.

  32. ADMINISTRATION
  33. 27 Proposed Rancho Grande Annexation - Authorization to File - District 7
    Formal Action
    Action: approved Passed

    This item was approved.

  34. 28 Acceptance of an Easement for Drainage Purposes (Ordinance S-52243) - District 3
    Ordinance-S
    Action: adopted Passed

    This item was adopted.

  35. 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.

  36. 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.

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  39. 39 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:

  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 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:

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  42. 42 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:

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