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City Council Formal Meeting

Wednesday, October 15, 2025 · 2:30 PM AM · phoenix.gov

TL;DR

The Phoenix City Council held a routine meeting focusing primarily on liquor license approvals and minor payment ordinances. The council processed multiple liquor licenses for local businesses and special events, and approved several payment ordinances for local companies and a legal settlement.

Key Decisions

  • Rancho Grande Annexation Public Hearing Hearing Held
  • Multiple Liquor Licenses Approved
  • Payment Ordinances for Local Companies Adopted
  • Settlement of Legal Claim (Theut v. City of Phoenix) 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=e65cd174380464668b5fb353314a508de - 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 2553 278 2234# (for English) or 2551 205 0492# (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 205 0492#. 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 205 0492#). 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

    This item was approved.

  5. LIQUOR LICENSES, BINGO, AND OFF-TRACK BETTING LICENSE APPLICATIONS
  6. 2 Liquor License - Padre Murphys - District 1
    License - Liquor
    Action: recommended for approval Passed

    This item was recommended for approval.

  7. 3 Liquor License - Jackson's #804 - District 2
    License - Liquor
    Action: recommended for approval Passed

    This item was recommended for approval.

  8. 4 Liquor License - Special Event - Asian Chamber of Commerce Incorporated - District 4
    License - Special Event
    Action: recommended for approval Passed

    This item was recommended for approval.

  9. 5 Liquor License - Special Event - Brophy College Preparatory - District 4
    License - Special Event
    Action: recommended for approval Passed

    This item was recommended for approval.

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

    This item was recommended for approval.

  11. 7 Liquor License - Six Byrd Cider - District 6
    License - Liquor
    Action: recommended for approval Passed

    This item was recommended for approval.

  12. 8 Liquor License - Special Event - Phoenix Law Enforcement Association Charities - District 7
    License - Special Event
    Action: recommended for approval

    This item was recommended for approval.

  13. 9 Liquor License - Tres Cabo Amigos LLC - District 7
    License - Liquor
    Action: recommended for approval Passed

    This item was recommended for approval.

  14. 10 Liquor License - El Corral Sports Bar - District 7
    License - Liquor
    Action: recommended for approval Passed

    This item was recommended for approval.

  15. 11 Liquor License - Huss Brewpub - District 7
    License - Liquor
    Action: recommended for approval Passed

    This item was recommended for approval.

  16. 12 Liquor License - Oro De Sonora - District 7
    License - Liquor
    Action: recommended for approval Passed

    This item was recommended for approval.

  17. 13 Liquor License - Tipsy Scoop - District 7
    License - Liquor
    Action: recommended for approval Passed

    This item was recommended for approval.

  18. 14 Liquor License - Special Event - Alwun House Foundation (October 31, 2025) - District 8
    License - Special Event
    Action: recommended for approval Passed

    This item was recommended for approval.

  19. 15 Liquor License - Special Event - Alwun House Foundation (December 5, 2025) - District 8
    License - Special Event
    Action: recommended for approval Passed

    This item was recommended for approval.

  20. 16 Liquor License - Special Event - Alwun House Foundation (February 6, 2026) - District 8
    License - Special Event
    Action: recommended for approval Passed

    This item was recommended for approval.

  21. 17 Liquor License - Special Event - Alwun House Foundation (February 14, 2026) - District 8
    License - Special Event
    Action: recommended for approval Passed

    This item was recommended for approval.

  22. 18 Liquor License - Special Event - Alwun House Foundation (February 20, 2026) - District 8
    License - Special Event
    Action: recommended for approval Passed

    This item was recommended for approval.

  23. 19 Liquor License - Special Event - Hawker Foundation - District 8
    License - Special Event
    Action: recommended for approval Passed

    This item was recommended for approval.

  24. 20 Liquor License - Special Event - Hospitality United - District 8
    License - Special Event
    Action: recommended for approval Passed

    This item was recommended for approval.

  25. 21 Liquor License - Tacos Los Vales - District 8
    License - Liquor
    Action: recommended for approval Passed

    This item was recommended for approval.

  26. 22 Liquor License - Vesper - District 8
    License - Liquor
    Action: recommended for approval Passed

    This item was recommended for approval.

  27. 23 Off-Track Pari-Mutuel Wagering Permit - Connolly's Sports Grill - District 2
    License - Off-Track Betting
    Action: recommended for approval Passed

    This item was recommended for approval.

  28. ORDINANCES, RESOLUTIONS, AND NEW BUSINESS
  29. 24 Homer Farms Inc. and Lehr Innovations, LLC, a disregarded entity of Edmund Carl Williams
    Payment Ordinance
    Action: adopted Passed

    This item was adopted.

  30. 25 Creative Machines
    Payment Ordinance
    Action: adopted Passed

    This item was adopted.

  31. 26 coLAB Studio
    Payment Ordinance
    Action: adopted Passed

    This item was adopted.

  32. 27 Bags of Bags
    Payment Ordinance
    Action: adopted Passed

    This item was adopted.

  33. 28 National Calibration Inc.
    Payment Ordinance
    Action: adopted Passed

    This item was adopted.

  34. 29 City of Mesa
    Payment Ordinance
    Action: adopted Passed

    This item was adopted.

  35. 30 Settlement of Claims Theut v. City of Phoenix
    Payment Ordinance
    Action: adopted

    This item was adopted.

  36. ADMINISTRATION
  37. 31 Proposed Rancho Grande Annexation - Public Hearing - District 7
    Public Hearing (Non-Zoning)
    Action: hearing held

    The hearing was held.

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  39. 39 Untitled item
    Action: approved and/or adopted as part of an omnibus motion Passed

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

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  41. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
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