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City Council Formal Meeting

Wednesday, November 19, 2025 · 2:30 PM AM · phoenix.gov

TL;DR

The Phoenix City Council held its regular meeting, focusing primarily on administrative tasks and approving multiple liquor licenses for local businesses. The council also adopted several ordinances related to city operations, property acquisitions, and professional service contracts.

Key Decisions

  • 47th Avenue Basin and Channel Project Property Acquisition Passed
  • Amendments to City Classification and Pay Ordinance Passed
  • Intergovernmental Agreement with Arizona State University for Student Placements Passed
  • Multiple Liquor Licenses for Local Restaurants and Businesses Approved
  • Contract for Investment Consulting Services 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=e08fd308d7e7696d58b5ff5ace1e0458f - 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 2551 192 0662# (for English) or 2555 967 2693# (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 967 2693#. 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 967 2693#). 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. 2 Appointment of Municipal Court Judges - Citywide
    Formal Action
    Action: approved

    This item was approved.

  6. LIQUOR LICENSES, BINGO, AND OFF-TRACK BETTING LICENSE APPLICATIONS
  7. 3 Liquor License - Special Event - St. Gabriel the Archangel Roman Catholic Parish Cave Creek - District 2
    License - Special Event
    Action: recommended for approval Passed

    This item was recommended for approval.

  8. 4 Liquor License - The Henry - District 2
    License - Liquor
    Action: recommended for approval

    This item was recommended for approval.

  9. 5 Liquor License - Durant's - District 4
    License - Liquor
    Action: recommended for approval Passed

    This item was recommended for approval.

  10. 6 Liquor License - Select Beverage - District 6
    License - Liquor
    Action: recommended for approval Passed

    This item was recommended for approval.

  11. 7 Liquor License - AJ's #159 - District 6
    License - Liquor
    Action: recommended for approval Passed

    This item was recommended for approval.

  12. 8 Liquor License - Ledu Thai - District 6
    License - Liquor
    Action: recommended for approval Passed

    This item was recommended for approval.

  13. 9 Liquor License - Shio Ramen & Bar - District 6
    License - Liquor
    Action: recommended for approval Passed

    This item was recommended for approval.

  14. 10 Liquor License - Special Event - The Alliance Francaise of Greater Phoenix - District 7
    License - Special Event
    Action: recommended for approval Passed

    This item was recommended for approval.

  15. 11 Liquor License - 7-Eleven #19158F - District 7
    License - Liquor
    Action: recommended for approval Passed

    This item was recommended for approval.

  16. 12 Liquor License - Pony's Miches Michelada Bar & Grill - District 7
    License - Liquor
    Action: recommended for approval Passed

    This item was recommended for approval.

  17. 13 Liquor License - Revolucion Tacos & Cantina - District 7
    License - Liquor
    Action: recommended for approval Passed

    This item was recommended for approval.

  18. 14 Liquor License - Culinary Gangster - District 8
    License - Liquor
    Action: recommended for approval Passed

    This item was recommended for approval.

  19. 15 Liquor License - King Salmon - District 8
    License - Liquor
    Action: recommended for approval Passed

    This item was recommended for approval.

  20. PAYMENT ORDINANCE (Ordinance S-52391) (Items 16-17)
  21. 16 Rayne Water Conditioning, Inc.
    Payment Ordinance
    Action: adopted Passed

    This item was adopted.

  22. 17 Foundation Instruments Inc.
    Payment Ordinance
    Action: adopted Passed

    This item was adopted.

  23. ADMINISTRATION
  24. 18 (CONTINUED FROM OCTOBER 15, 2025) - Amendments to the City's Combined Classification and Pay Ordinance (S-51144) - In Accordance with the Recommendations of Human Resources Committee 637 (Ordinance S-52351) - Citywide
    Ordinance-S
    Action: adopted Passed

    This item was adopted.

  25. 19 Amendments to the City's Combined Classification and Pay Ordinance (S-51144) in Accordance with Human Resources Committee 638 Recommendations (Ordinance S-52430) - Citywide
    Ordinance-S
    Action: adopted Passed

    This item was adopted.

  26. 20 Acquisition of Real Property for the 47th Avenue Basin and Channel Project Located North of Buckeye Road and West of 47th Avenue (Ordinance S-52395) - District 7
    Ordinance-S
    Action: adopted Passed

    This item was adopted.

  27. 21 Acceptance of an Easement for Drainage Purposes (Ordinance S-52399) - District 5
    Ordinance-S
    Action: adopted Passed

    This item was adopted.

  28. 22 Acceptance and Dedication of a Deed and Easements for Roadway, Public Utility, and Sidewalk Purposes (Ordinance S-52407) - Districts 2, 3, 6 & 8
    Ordinance-S
    Action: adopted Passed

    This item was adopted.

  29. 23 Ballot Sorting System Lease, Including Training, Maintenance, and Repair - RFP 21-001 - Amendment - City Clerk (Ordinance S-52403) - Citywide
    Ordinance-S
    Action: adopted Passed

    This item was adopted.

  30. 24 Information Technology (IT) Professional Services Contract - Letter of Agreement to Extend Cooperative Purchasing Agreement for Multi-Temporary Staffing Services (Ordinance S-52396) - Citywide
    Ordinance-S
    Action: adopted Passed

    This item was adopted.

  31. 25 Project Managers and Business Analyst - Amendment (Ordinance S-52422) - Citywide
    Ordinance-S
    Action: adopted Passed

    This item was adopted.

  32. 26 Request Retroactive Authorization to Apply for, Accept and Disburse Funding from The United States Conference of Mayors Healthy and Sustainable Communities Grant Program (Ordinance S-52423) - Citywide
    Ordinance-S
    Action: adopted Passed

    This item was adopted.

  33. 27 Contract Award Recommendation and Payment Authority for Independent Legal Counsel Services for the Local Fire and Police Pension Boards - Kelley Law Group (Ordinance S-52427) - Citywide
    Ordinance-S
    Action: adopted Passed

    This item was adopted.

  34. 28 Contract Award Recommendation and Payment Authority for Investment Consulting Services for 401(A)/457 Plans and Post Employment Health Plans (PEHP) - Fiduciary Consulting Group (Ordinance S-52415) - Citywide
    Ordinance-S
    Action: adopted Passed

    This item was adopted.

  35. COMMUNITY SERVICES
  36. 29 Request to Amend Victim Services and Prosecutor’s Office Client Transportation Services Contract 157030 (Ordinance S-52394) - Citywide
    Ordinance-S
    Action: adopted Passed

    This item was adopted.

  37. 30 Amend Contract 159170 for Bobby Yang, DDS, LLC (Ordinance S-52410) - Districts 1, 3, 4, 5, 7 & 8
    Ordinance-S
    Action: adopted

    This item was adopted.

  38. 31 Online Electric Repair Manuals Contract - RFA 25-0766 Request for Award (Ordinance S-52432) - Citywide
    Ordinance-S
    Action: adopted Passed

    This item was adopted.

  39. 32 Landscape Sprinkler and Irrigation Supplies - COOP 21-069 - Amendment (Ordinance S-52401) - Citywide
    Ordinance-S
    Action: adopted Passed

    This item was adopted.

  40. 33 Intergovernmental Agreement with Arizona State University (ASU) for Universal Student Placements (Ordinance S-52431) - Citywide
    Ordinance-S
    Action: adopted Passed

    This item was adopted.

  41. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
  42. 34 Phoenix Sister Cities, Inc. Contract - Request to Award (Ordinance S-52414) - Citywide
    Ordinance-S
    Action: adopted Passed

    This item was adopted.

  43. 43 Untitled item
    Action: approved and/or adopted as part of an omnibus motion Passed

    A motion was made to approve the Consent Agenda.The motion carried unanimously.

  44. 44 Untitled item
    Action: approved and/or adopted as part of an omnibus motion Passed

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