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City Council Formal Meeting

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

TL;DR

The Phoenix City Council held its regular meeting, primarily focusing on administrative matters, liquor license approvals, and various municipal ordinances. Most agenda items were approved through an omnibus motion, with several actions related to easements, infrastructure projects, and community services funding.

Key Decisions

  • Campaign Finance Reporting Requirements Update Passed
  • HOME-ARP Funding for Salvation Army Emergency Shelter Passed
  • Multiple Easement Acquisitions for Drainage and Infrastructure Projects Passed
  • Liquor License for Multiple Businesses Mostly Approved (One Denied)
  • Retirement Funds Transfer to Arizona State Retirement System 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=eeab18c50fc257dd97ec23a3eef536087 - 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 558 2572# (for English) or 2552 496 8259# (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 2552 496 8259#. 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 2552 496 8259#). 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 Swearing In of Municipal Court Judges
    Formal Action
    Action: Item Discussed

    Municipal Court Judges were sworn in.

  5. LIQUOR LICENSES, BINGO, AND OFF-TRACK BETTING LICENSE APPLICATIONS
  6. 2 Liquor License - Hopsology Taproom and Wine Bar - District 1
    License - Liquor
    Action: recommended for approval Passed

    This item was recommended for approval.

  7. 3 Liquor License - Serra Gaucha Happy Valley - District 1
    License - Liquor
    Action: recommended for approval Passed

    This item was recommended for approval.

  8. 4 Liquor License - Special Event - St. Francis Xavier Roman Catholic Parish Phoenix - District 4
    License - Special Event
    Action: recommended for approval Passed

    This item was recommended for approval.

  9. 5 Liquor License - 2Cango Restaurant - District 4
    License - Liquor
    Action: recommended for approval Passed

    This item was recommended for approval.

  10. 6 Liquor License - El Tio Meat Market - District 4
    License - Liquor
    Action: recommended for approval Passed

    This item was recommended for approval.

  11. 7 Liquor License - Special Event - CASA Academy - District 5
    License - Special Event
    Action: recommended for approval Passed

    This item was recommended for approval.

  12. 8 Liquor License - Mountain Mike's Pizza Phx - District 5
    License - Liquor
    Action: recommended for approval Passed

    This item was recommended for approval.

  13. 9 Liquor License - Fuzz Bot Brewing - District 6
    License - Liquor
    Action: recommended for approval Passed

    This item was recommended for approval.

  14. 10 Liquor License - Dilla Libre Tres Phoenix - District 7
    License - Liquor
    Action: recommended for approval Passed

    This item was recommended for approval.

  15. 11 Liquor License - Hatcher Beer and Smoke Shop LLC - District 3
    License - Liquor
    Action: recommended for denial Passed

    A motion was made by Councilwoman Stark, seconded by Vice Mayor O'Brien, that this item be recommended for disapproval based on neighborhood protest. Also, staff notes that the applicant must resolve any pending City of Phoenix building and zoning requirements and be in compliance with applicable City of Phoenix Codes and Ordinances. The motion carried by the following vote:

  16. ORDINANCES, RESOLUTIONS, AND NEW BUSINESS
  17. 12 City of Glendale
    Payment Ordinance
    Action: adopted Passed

    This item was adopted.

  18. 13 State of Arizona, Office of the Auditor General
    Payment Ordinance
    Action: adopted Passed

    This item was adopted.

  19. 14 Settlement of Claim(s) Gomez v. City of Phoenix
    Payment Ordinance
    Action: adopted Passed

    This item was adopted.

  20. 15 Settlement of Claim(s) Rojas v. City of Phoenix
    Payment Ordinance
    Action: adopted Passed

    This item was adopted.

  21. ADMINISTRATION
  22. 16 Amend City Code Chapter 12, Article VII, Division 2 to Add Section 12-1504 Relating to Campaign Finance Reporting Requirements (Ordinance G-7460) - Citywide
    Ordinance-G
    Action: adopted Passed

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

  23. 17 Acquisition of Easements for the 16th Street and Ardmore Road Hohokam Drainage Basin I Project (Ordinance S-52446) - District 8
    Ordinance-S
    Action: adopted Passed

    This item was adopted.

  24. 18 Acquisition of Easements for the Basin 5 - Circle K Park Project (Ordinance S-52448) - District 8
    Ordinance-S
    Action: adopted Passed

    This item was adopted.

  25. 19 Acquisition of Easements for the 14th-15th Street Storm Drain Project (Ordinance S-52449) - District 8
    Ordinance-S
    Action: adopted Passed

    This item was adopted.

  26. 20 Acceptance of an Easement for Drainage Purposes (Ordinance S-52451) - District 1
    Ordinance-S
    Action: adopted Passed

    This item was adopted.

  27. 21 Acceptance of an Easement for Public Utility Purposes (Ordinance S-52463) - District 4
    Ordinance-S
    Action: adopted Passed

    This item was adopted.

  28. 22 Loop Detector Installation Services Contract - IFB 26-0049 - Request for Award (Ordinance S-52461) - Citywide
    Ordinance-S
    Action: adopted Passed

    This item was adopted.

  29. 23 Union Comments on Proposed Changes to Memoranda of Understanding - Citywide
    Public Hearing (Non-Zoning)
    Action: Comments Made

    This item was heard and an opportunity for public and employee organization comments was provided.

  30. 24 Intergovernmental Agreement with the Town of Cave Creek for Equipment Placement at Radio Site (Ordinance S-52481) - District 1
    Ordinance-S
    Action: adopted Passed

    This item was adopted.

  31. 25 Transfer of Retirement Funds to Arizona State Retirement System (Ordinance S-52453) - Citywide
    Ordinance-S
    Action: adopted Passed

    This item was adopted.

  32. 26 Transfer of Retirement Funds to Arizona State Retirement System (Ordinance S-52478) - Citywide
    Ordinance-S
    Action: adopted Passed

    This item was adopted.

  33. COMMUNITY SERVICES
  34. 27 Cost Estimating On-Call Services Contracts - RFQu FY26-086-02 - Request for Award (Ordinance S-52465) - Citywide
    Ordinance-S
    Action: adopted Passed

    This item was adopted.

  35. 28 Home Inspection Services Single-Family Home Contract - RFP FY26-086-03 - Request for Award (Ordinance S-52467) - Citywide
    Ordinance-S
    Action: adopted Passed

    This item was adopted.

  36. 29 Amend Ordinance to Add Federal HOME-ARP Funding for the Salvation Army to Expand Family Emergency Shelter Services (Ordinance S-52469) - District 8
    Ordinance-S
    Action: adopted Passed

    This item was adopted.

  37. 30 Amend Ordinance to Add Federal HOME-ARP Funding for the St. Catherine Manor Affordable Housing Development Project (Ordinance S-52470) - District 8
    Ordinance-S
    Action: adopted Passed

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

  38. Untitled item
  39. 39 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 Guardado, that Items 12-77 be approved or adopted, except Items 16, 23, 30, 32-33, 38-39, 46, 48, 68, 71-72 and 76; continuing Items 74-75 to the December 17, 2025 City Council Formal Meeting and Item 77 to the January 7, 2026 City Council Formal Meeting; and noting that Item 73 is withdrawn and item 23 has additional information. The motion carried by the following 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 2-11 be recommended for approval, except Item 11. The motion carried by the following voice vote:

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  42. Untitled item
  43. Untitled item
  44. 44 Untitled item
    Action: approved Passed

    A motion was made by Vice Mayor O'Brien, seconded by Councilwoman Stark, to suspend the rules to take Item 68 out of order. The motion carried by the following voice vote: