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City Council Formal Meeting

Wednesday, November 5, 2025 · 2:30 PM AM · phoenix.gov

TL;DR

The Phoenix City Council held its formal meeting, focusing primarily on approving multiple liquor licenses for local businesses and adopting several ordinances related to city services. The council also approved housing-related resolutions and made decisions about municipal services and infrastructure.

Key Decisions

  • Housing Revenue Notes for Multifamily Projects Passed
  • 2026 Downtown Enhanced Municipal Services District Assessments Passed
  • Emergency Shelter and Heat Respite Services Vendor List Amendment Passed
  • Fire Department Computer-Aided Dispatch Consultant Contract Passed
  • Ground Support Equipment Purchase for Sky Harbor Airport Passed

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=e17feee37d461bb1b6be58373028cbca5 - 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 2556 472 6099# (for English) or 2555 705 9938# (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 2555 705 9938#. 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 2555 705 9938#). 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. LIQUOR LICENSES, BINGO, AND OFF-TRACK BETTING LICENSE APPLICATIONS
  4. 1 Liquor License - Special Event - W.R. Marksman Club, Inc. - District 1
    License - Special Event
    Action: recommended for approval

    This item was recommended for approval.

  5. 2 Liquor License - Kimchi Korean BBQ - District 1
    License - Liquor
    Action: recommended for approval Passed

    This item was recommended for approval.

  6. 3 Liquor License - Doubles - District 2
    License - Liquor
    Action: recommended for approval Passed

    This item was recommended for approval.

  7. 4 Liquor License - Garden of Eden Grill - District 2
    License - Liquor
    Action: recommended for approval Passed

    This item was recommended for approval.

  8. 5 Liquor License - Whiskey & Wings - District 2
    License - Liquor
    Action: recommended for approval Passed

    This item was recommended for approval.

  9. 6 Liquor License - Bell Road Food Mart - District 3
    License - Liquor
    Action: recommended for approval Passed

    This item was recommended for approval.

  10. 7 Liquor License - BBQ Chicken Phoenix - District 4
    License - Liquor
    Action: recommended for approval Passed

    This item was recommended for approval.

  11. 8 Liquor License - Brasserie Melrose - District 4
    License - Liquor
    Action: recommended for approval Passed

    This item was recommended for approval.

  12. 9 Liquor License - Crab 99 - District 5
    License - Liquor
    Action: recommended for approval Passed

    This item was recommended for approval.

  13. 10 Liquor License - Gertrude's - District 6
    License - Liquor
    Action: recommended for approval Passed

    This item was recommended for approval.

  14. 11 Liquor License - Grab N Go EZ Stop Market - District 6
    License - Liquor
    Action: recommended for approval Passed

    This item was recommended for approval.

  15. 12 Liquor License - Sogno Toscano Cafe & Wine Bar - District 6
    License - Liquor
    Action: recommended for approval Passed

    This item was recommended for approval.

  16. 13 Liquor License - The Chef's Warehouse - District 7
    License - Liquor
    Action: recommended for approval Passed

    This item was recommended for approval.

  17. 14 Liquor License - Special Event - Chicanos Por La Causa, Inc. - District 8
    License - Special Event
    Action: recommended for approval Passed

    This item was recommended for approval.

  18. 15 Liquor License - Classico Fine Wines and Spirits - District 8
    License - Liquor
    Action: recommended for approval Passed

    This item was recommended for approval.

  19. 16 Liquor License - The Burger Bar - District 8
    License - Liquor
    Action: recommended for approval Passed

    This item was recommended for approval.

  20. 17 Liquor License - Grab N Go 909 - District 8
    License - Liquor
    Action: recommended for approval Passed

    This item was recommended for approval.

  21. ORDINANCES, RESOLUTIONS, AND NEW BUSINESS
  22. 18 Acceptance and Dedication of a Deed and Easements for Sidewalk, Roadway and Landscape Purposes (Ordinance S-52380) - Districts 1 & 7
    Ordinance-S
    Action: adopted Passed

    This item was adopted.

  23. 19 Hazardous Material Meters, Parts, Services and Maintenance - EXC 21-120 - Amendment (Ordinance S-52385) - Citywide
    Ordinance-S
    Action: adopted Passed

    This item was adopted.

  24. 20 Request for City Council to Call to Meet in Executive Session on Specific Dates January through December 2026 - Citywide
    Formal Action
    Action: approved Passed

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

  25. COMMUNITY SERVICES
  26. 21 American Institutes for Research Opportunity Fund Consulting Agreement (Ordinance S-52383) - Citywide
    Ordinance-S
    Action: adopted Passed

    This item was adopted.

  27. 22 Authorization to Amend the Emergency Shelter/Heat Related Respite Operator and Supportive Services Qualified Vendor List (Ordinance S-52387) - Citywide
    Ordinance-S
    Action: adopted Passed

    This item was adopted.

  28. 23 2026-27 Housing and Urban Development Consolidated Plan Annual Action Plan Process - Citywide
    Formal Action
    Action: approved Passed

    This item was approved.

  29. 24 Authorize Additional Funding for the Septic Tank Pumping Services - Requirements Contract (Ordinance S-52389) - Citywide
    Ordinance-S
    Action: adopted Passed

    This item was adopted.

  30. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
  31. 25 Public Hearing and Resolution to Approve the 2026 Downtown Enhanced Municipal Services District Assessments (Resolution 22338) - Districts 7 & 8
    Resolution
    Action: adopted Passed

    The hearing was held. A motion was made by Councilwoman Stark, seconded by Councilwoman Pastor, that this item be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote:

  32. 26 Pay Invoices for 2026 Downtown Enhanced Municipal Services District (Ordinance S-52382) - Districts 7 & 8
    Ordinance-S
    Action: adopted Passed

    A motion was made by Councilwoman Stark, seconded by Councilwoman Hodge Washington, that this item be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote:

  33. 27 Issuance of Multifamily Housing Revenue Construction/Permanent Notes (The Moreland I Project), Series 2025 (Resolution 22343) - District 8
    Resolution
    Action: adopted Passed

    A motion was made by Councilwoman Stark, seconded by Councilwoman Hodge Washington, that this item be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote:

  34. 28 Issuance of Multifamily Housing Revenue Notes (Helen Drake Village Project), Series 2025 (Resolution 22344) - District 5
    Resolution
    Action: adopted Passed

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

  35. PUBLIC SAFETY
  36. 29 Fire Department Computer-Aided Dispatch Transition Consultant Contract (Ordinance S-52386) - Citywide
    Ordinance-S
    Action: adopted Passed

    This item was adopted.

  37. TRANSPORTATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE
  38. 30 One-Time Purchase of Ground Support Equipment for Remote Hardstand at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (Ordinance S-52378) - District 8
    Ordinance-S
    Action: adopted Passed

    This item was adopted.

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

    A motion was made by Councilwoman Stark, seconded by Councilwoman Pastor, that Items 1-17 be recommended for approval. The motion carried by the following voice vote:

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

    The hearing was held on Items 51 and 52. A motion was made by Councilwoman Pastor, seconded by Councilwoman Guardado, that Items 51-52 be continued to the November 19, 2025 City Council Formal Meeting. The motion carried by the following vote:

  41. Untitled item
  42. 42 Untitled item
    Action: approved and/or adopted as part of an omnibus motion Passed

    A motion was made by Councilwoman Stark, seconded by Councilwoman Pastor, that Items 18-52 be approved or adopted, except Items 20, 25-28, 35, 46-49, 51 and 52; continuing Item 50 to the December 3, 2025 City Council Formal Meeting; and noting that Item 44 is withdrawn and Item 49 is as revised. The motion carried by the following vote:

  43. Untitled item
  44. Untitled item