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City Council Formal Meeting

Wednesday, March 4, 2026 · 2:30 PM AM · phoenix.gov

TL;DR

Phoenix City Council held a routine meeting on March 4, 2026, where they approved 77 items through omnibus votes and individual motions, including liquor licenses, city contracts, infrastructure projects, and zoning changes. Key approvals included water main replacement services, airport planning contracts, bus purchases, and multiple rezoning applications across the city. The council also extended the deadline for a proposed Safe Medical Care in City Parks ordinance to June 1, 2026.

Key Decisions

  • Liquor Licenses and Special Event Permits Approved
  • Safe Medical Care in City Parks Ordinance - Extended Deadline to June 1, 2026 Approved
  • Infrastructure & Transportation Contracts (water mains, HVAC, traffic control, bus purchases) Approved
  • Multiple Rezoning Applications Across Districts 2, 4, 6, and 7 Approved
  • Short-Term Vacation Rental Ordinance (Chapter 10, Article XVI) Approved

Agenda

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  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 Hodge Washington, 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 - Special Event - Our Lady of Czestochowa Roman Catholic Parish Phoenix - District 1
    License - Special Event
    Action: recommended for approval Passed

    This item was recommended for approval.

  7. 3 Liquor License - Lifetime - Paradise Valley - District 3
    License - Liquor
    Action: recommended for approval Passed

    This item was recommended for approval.

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

    This item was recommended for approval.

  9. 5 Liquor License - Erickitoo Culiacan - District 4
    License - Liquor
    Action: recommended for approval Passed

    This item was recommended for approval.

  10. 6 Liquor License - Hatch-It Green Chile Burgers & Tacos/Corner On The Market - District 4
    License - Liquor
    Action: recommended for approval Passed

    This item was recommended for approval.

  11. 7 Liquor License - Special Event - Hermandad del Senor de los Milagros (Mesa, AZ) - District 5
    License - Special Event
    Action: recommended for approval Passed

    This item was recommended for approval.

  12. 8 Liquor License - 1227 Tap Room - District 6
    License - Liquor
    Action: recommended for approval Passed

    This item was recommended for approval.

  13. 9 Liquor License - Special Event - Phoenix Final Four Local Organizing Committee - District 7
    License - Special Event
    Action: recommended for approval Passed

    This item was recommended for approval.

  14. 10 Liquor License - Special Event - Cinehaze Film Club - District 8
    License - Special Event
    Action: recommended for approval Passed

    This item was recommended for approval.

  15. 11 Liquor License - Special Event - Phoenix Pride Incorporated - District 8
    License - Special Event
    Action: recommended for approval Passed

    This item was recommended for approval.

  16. 12 Liquor License - Special Event - Valiant College Preparatory - District 8
    License - Special Event
    Action: recommended for approval Passed

    This item was recommended for approval.

  17. 13 Liquor License - Special Event - Valiant College Preparatory - District 8
    License - Special Event
    Action: recommended for approval Passed

    This item was recommended for approval.

  18. ORDINANCES, RESOLUTIONS, AND NEW BUSINESS
  19. 14 Rounds Consulting Group, Inc.
    Payment Ordinance
    Action: adopted Passed

    This item was adopted.

  20. 15 Oliver Industries, LLC
    Payment Ordinance
    Action: adopted

    This item was adopted.

  21. 16 AZ Wastewater Industries, Inc.
    Payment Ordinance
    Action: adopted Passed

    This item was adopted.

  22. 17 Airgas USA, LLC
    Payment Ordinance
    Action: adopted Passed

    This item was adopted.

  23. 18 Settlement of Claim(s) Park Properties 3 LLC v. City of Phoenix
    Payment Ordinance
    Action: adopted Passed

    This item was adopted.

  24. 19 Settlement of Claim(s) Torres v. City of Phoenix
    Payment Ordinance
    Action: adopted Passed

    This item was adopted.

  25. ADMINISTRATION
  26. 20 Request for City Council to Call to Meet in Executive Session on Additional Dates March through December 2026 - Citywide
    Formal Action
    Action: approved Passed

    This item was approved.

  27. 21 Portland Cement (Bulk) Contract - IFB 26-0033 - Request for Award (Ordinance S-52647) - Citywide
    Ordinance-S
    Action: adopted Passed

    This item was adopted.

  28. 22 Grant of Easements to City of Peoria for a Drainage Improvement Project Located Near the Pitcher Hill Preserve (Ordinance S-52648) - District 1
    Ordinance-S
    Action: adopted Passed

    This item was adopted.

  29. 23 Acceptance of Easements for Drainage Purposes (Ordinance S-52650) - District 1
    Ordinance-S
    Action: adopted Passed

    This item was adopted.

  30. 24 Concrete Flatwork Services Contract - IFB 26-0078 Request for Award (Ordinance S-52653) - Citywide
    Ordinance-S
    Action: adopted Passed

    This item was adopted.

  31. 25 Acceptance and Dedication of Easements for Public Utility Purposes (Ordinance S-52656) - District 8
    Ordinance-S
    Action: adopted Passed

    This item was adopted.

  32. 26 Authorization to Amend Ordinance S-52173 to Increase Payment Authority for Outside Counsel Legal Services Contract 163859 - O’Melveny & Myers LLP (Ordinance S-52662) - Citywide
    Ordinance-S
    Action: adopted Passed

    This item was adopted.

  33. 27 Authorization to Enter into Contract with Coppersmith Brockelman PLC (Ordinance S-52674) - Citywide
    Ordinance-S
    Action: adopted as corrected Passed

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

  34. 28 Transfer of Retirement Funds to Arizona State Retirement System (Ordinance S-52635) - Citywide
    Ordinance-S
    Action: adopted Passed

    This item was adopted.

  35. 29 Stable Value Fund Manager Services - Principal Global Investors, LLC (Ordinance S-52636) - Citywide
    Ordinance-S
    Action: adopted Passed

    This item was adopted.

  36. COMMUNITY SERVICES
  37. 30 Request City Council Approval to Extend Effective Date for Proposed Safe Medical Care in City Parks Ordinance G-7467 to June 1, 2026 (Ordinance G-7496) - Citywide
    Ordinance-G
    Action: adopted Passed

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

  38. 31 Children's Museum of Phoenix Expansion - Construction Manager at Risk Services Amendment - AR00000022 (General Obligation Bond) (Ordinance S-52664) - District 8
    Ordinance-S
    Action: adopted Passed

    This item was adopted.

  39. 32 Fence Supply and Services (Federal Funded) Contract - IFB FY26-086-06 Request for Award (Ordinance S-52654) - Citywide
    Ordinance-S
    Action: adopted Passed

    This item was adopted.

  40. 33 Authorization to Enter Into a Contract with Childhelp, Inc. (Ordinance S-52657) - Citywide
    Ordinance-S
    Action: adopted Passed

    This item was adopted.

  41. 34 Authorization to Amend Lease Agreement 141575 for City-Owned Property Located at 2120 N. Central Avenue with Childhelp, Inc. to Extend Term (Ordinance S-52659) - District 4
    Ordinance-S
    Action: adopted Passed

    This item was adopted.

  42. 35 Parks and Recreation Event-Related Services - PKS-RFQU-26-0119 - Request for Award (Ordinance S-52652) - Citywide
    Ordinance-S
    Action: adopted Passed

    This item was adopted.

  43. 36 Apply for an Arizona Association of Retired Persons (AARP) Community Challenge Grant (Ordinance S-52673) - Citywide
    Ordinance-S
    Action: adopted Passed

    This item was adopted.

  44. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
  45. 37 Workforce Board Consulting Services Contract 161135 - Authorization to Amend (Ordinance S-52660) - Citywide
    Ordinance-S
    Action: adopted Passed

    This item was adopted.

  46. 38 Authorization to Accept and Disburse Grant Funding and Extend Contracts for Phoenix Youth Reach and Invest in Summer Employment (R.I.S.E.) Program (Ordinance S-52669) - Citywide
    Ordinance-S
    Action: adopted Passed

    This item was adopted.

  47. 39 Authorization to Amend Development Agreement (City Contract 164469) with Pennrose, LLC for the Sale and Development of City-Owned Property Located at 1016 North 2nd Street (Ordinance S-52672) - District 7
    Ordinance-S
    Action: adopted Passed

    This item was adopted.

  48. 40 Issuance of Taxable Educational Facilities Revenue Bonds (Valley College of Osteopathic Medicine Project), Series 2026 (Resolution 22365) - District 3
    Resolution
    Action: adopted Passed

    This item was adopted.

  49. 41 Intelligent Lighting Fixtures Installation, Maintenance, Repair, and Parts Agreement - IFB PCC 23-0080 - Amendment (Ordinance S-52642) - Districts 7 & 8
    Ordinance-S
    Action: adopted Passed

    This item was adopted.

  50. 42 Audio Visual System Replacement Project - IFB-PCC-23-0098 - Amendment (Ordinance S-52643) - District 7
    Ordinance-S
    Action: adopted Passed

    This item was adopted.

  51. 43 Theatrical Production Equipment - RFQu QVL PCC 24-0410 - Amendment (Ordinance S-52644) - Districts 7 & 8
    Ordinance-S
    Action: adopted Passed

    This item was adopted.

  52. 44 Lutron Lighting Systems Contract - IFB PCC 26-0101 Request for Award (Ordinance S-52649) - Districts 7 & 8
    Ordinance-S
    Action: adopted Passed

    This item was adopted.

  53. PUBLIC SAFETY
  54. 45 Master Intergovernmental Agreement with Arizona State University for Services Associated with Fire-Related Projects (Ordinance S-52666) - Citywide
    Ordinance-S
    Action: adopted Passed

    This item was adopted.

  55. 46 Request to Apply for and Accept 100 Club of Arizona’s Safety Enhancement Stipend Program Funds (Ordinance S-52675) - Citywide
    Ordinance-S
    Action: adopted Passed

    This item was adopted.

  56. 47 Goserco Voice Logging Warranty Support and Professional Services Contract - RFA-26-0181 (Ordinance S-52676) - Citywide
    Ordinance-S
    Action: adopted Passed

    This item was adopted.

  57. 48 Authorization to Apply for, Accept and Enter into Agreements for High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area Grant Funds (Ordinance S-52639) - Citywide
    Ordinance-S
    Action: adopted Passed

    This item was adopted.

  58. 49 TruNarc Analyzer Equipment and Warranty Services Contract - RFA 26-0029 - Request for Award (Ordinance S-52651) - Citywide
    Ordinance-S
    Action: adopted Passed

    This item was adopted.

  59. 50 Request Authorization to Apply for, Accept and Enter Into Agreements for Fiscal Year 2026-27 Governor's Office of Highway Safety Grants (Ordinance S-52670) - Citywide
    Ordinance-S
    Action: adopted Passed

    This item was adopted.

  60. *51 ***ITEM REVISED (SEE ATTACHED MEMO)*** Authorization to Apply for the Consolidated National Criminal History Improvement Program (Ordinance S-52671) - Citywide
    Ordinance-S
    Action: adopted Passed

    This item was adopted as revised.

  61. TRANSPORTATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE
  62. 52 Electrical Services Contract - IFB 24-0198 - Amendment (Ordinance S-52637) - Citywide
    Ordinance-S
    Action: adopted Passed

    This item was adopted.

  63. 53 Aviation Department Airport Planning Consulting On-Call Services Fiscal Years 2025-26 to 2029-30 - Amendment (Ordinance S-52663) - District 8
    Ordinance-S
    Action: adopted Passed

    This item was adopted.

  64. 54 Purchase of COBUS Vehicles - Request for Award (Ordinance S-52668) - District 8
    Ordinance-S
    Action: adopted Passed

    This item was adopted.

  65. 55 Disposal of Heavy Duty Buses (Ordinance S-52658) - Citywide
    Ordinance-S
    Action: adopted Passed

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

  66. 56 Bard HVAC Parts and Equipment, RFA 26-FMD-036 - Request for Award (Ordinance S-52655) - Citywide
    Ordinance-S
    Action: adopted Passed

    This item was adopted.

  67. 57 Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) for Waste Collection and Transportation Mutual Aid (Ordinance S-52661) - Citywide & Out of City
    Ordinance-S
    Action: adopted Passed

    This item was adopted.

  68. 58 Water Main Replacement Program Right-Of-Way Job Order Contracting Services - JOC251 (Ordinance S-52640) - Citywide
    Ordinance-S
    Action: adopted Passed

    This item was adopted.

  69. 59 Traffic Control Officer Services Requirements Contract - IFB-25-0739 Request for Award (Ordinance S-52641) - Citywide
    Ordinance-S
    Action: adopted Passed

    This item was adopted.

  70. 60 Salt River Project Property Use License for City Project WS90400090 - Odor Control Station 92 (Ordinance S-52645) - District 7
    Ordinance-S
    Action: adopted Passed

    This item was adopted.

  71. 61 Authorization to Sell City-Owned Property Identified as Excess Real Property Inventory (Ordinance S-52634) - District 6
    Ordinance-S
    Action: adopted Passed

    This item was adopted.

  72. 62 Acquisition of Real Property From Arizona State Land Department for the Cave Creek Water Reclamation Plant Rehabilitation Project Located Southwest of E. Sonoran Desert Drive and E. Peak View Road (Ordinance S-52638) - District 2
    Ordinance-S
    Action: adopted Passed

    This item was adopted.

  73. 63 Salt River Project Construction License for City Project WS85500462 - 16-inch Zone 1 Main - 51st Avenue from Carver Road to Estrella Drive (Ordinance S-52646) - District 8
    Ordinance-S
    Action: adopted Passed

    This item was adopted.

  74. PLANNING AND ZONING MATTERS
  75. 64 Amend Contract 162887 for Historic Preservation Grant for 2014 North Laurel Avenue (Ordinance S-52667) - District 4
    Ordinance-S
    Action: adopted Passed

    This item was adopted.

  76. 65 Approval of Historic Preservation Exterior Rehabilitation Grants (Ordinance S-52665) - District 4
    Ordinance-S
    Action: adopted Passed

    This item was adopted.

  77. 66 Modification of Stipulation Request for Ratification of January 21, 2026, Planning Hearing Officer Action - PHO-7-25--Z-100-89-1(2) - Approximately 335 Feet West of The Intersection of Tatum Boulevard and Kelton Lane - District 2
    Zoning Modification of Stipulations
    Action: approved Passed

    This item was approved.

  78. 67 Amend City Code - Ordinance Adoption - Rezoning Application Z-SP-4-25-2 - Approximately 400 Feet South of the Southeast Corner of the 29th Avenue Alignment and Dove Valley Road (Ordinance G-7489) - District 2
    Ordinance-G
    Action: adopted Passed

    This item was adopted.

  79. 68 Amend City Code - Ordinance Adoption - Rezoning Application Z-155-25-2 - Approximately 300 Feet West of the Northwest Corner of 28th Street and Mohawk Lane (Ordinance G-7488) - District 2
    Ordinance-G
    Action: adopted Passed

    This item was adopted.

  80. 69 Amend City Code - Ordinance Adoption - Rezoning Application Z-172-24-4 (Richman 41st & Thomas East, LLC PUD) - Approximately 615 Feet West of the Southwest Corner of 41st Avenue and Thomas Road (Ordinance G-7491) - District 4
    Ordinance-G
    Action: adopted Passed

    This item was adopted.

  81. 70 Amend City Code - Ordinance Adoption - Rezoning Application Z-178-25-4 - Approximately 200 Feet East of the Southeast Corner of Central Avenue and the Oak Street/Encanto Boulevard alignment (Ordinance G-7484) - District 4
    Ordinance-G
    Action: adopted Passed

    This item was adopted.

  82. 71 Amend City Code - Ordinance Adoption - Rezoning Application Z-179-25-4 - Northwest Corner of 35th Avenue and McDowell Road (Ordinance G-7490) - District 4
    Ordinance-G
    Action: adopted Passed

    This item was adopted.

  83. 72 Amend City Code - Ordinance Adoption - Rezoning Application Z-SP-10-25-6 - Southeast Corner of 48th Street and Holly Street (Ordinance G-7485) - District 6
    Ordinance-G
    Action: adopted Passed

    This item was adopted.

  84. 73 Amend City Code - Ordinance Adoption - Rezoning Application Z-150-25-6 - Approximately 460 Feet West and 280 Feet South of the Southwest Corner of 60th Street and Indian School Road (Ordinance G-7486) - District 6
    Ordinance-G
    Action: adopted Passed

    This item was adopted.

  85. 74 Amend City Code - Ordinance Adoption - Rezoning Application Z-161-25-6 - Approximately 1,000 Feet South and 150 Feet East of the Southwest Corner of 51st Street and Piedmont Road (Ordinance G-7487) - District 6
    Ordinance-G
    Action: adopted Passed

    This item was adopted.

  86. 75 Amend City Code - Ordinance Adoption - Rezoning Application PHO-3-25--Z-62-13-7 (Continued from December 17, 2025) - Approximately 1320 Feet South of the Southwest Corner of 59th Avenue and Lower Buckeye Road (Ordinance G-7494) - District 7
    Ordinance-G
    Action: adopted Passed

    This item was adopted.

  87. 76 Amend City Code - Ordinance Adoption - Rezoning Application Z-144-25-7 - Northeast Corner of Central Avenue and Jackson Street (Ordinance G-7492) - District 7
    Ordinance-G
    Action: adopted Passed

    This item was adopted.

  88. 77 Amend City Code - Ordinance Adoption - Rezoning Application Z-163-25-7 - Northeast Corner of Central Avenue and Roeser Road (Ordinance G-7493) - District 7
    Ordinance-G
    Action: adopted Passed

    This item was adopted.

  89. 78 Public Hearing - Amend Phoenix City Code - Ordinance Adoption - Chapter 10, Article XVI - Short-Term Vacation Rental (Ordinance G-7495) - Citywide
    Ordinance-G
    Action: adopted Passed

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

  90. REPORTS FROM CITY MANAGER, COMMITTEES OR CITY OFFICIALS
  91. 000 CITIZEN COMMENTS
  92. ADJOURN
  93. Untitled item
  94. Untitled item
  95. Untitled item
  96. 96 Untitled item
    Action: approved and/or adopted as part of an omnibus motion Passed

    A motion was made by Vice Mayor Hodge Washington, seconded by Councilwoman O'Brien, that Items 14-78 be approved or adopted, except Items 27, 30, 55 and 78; and noting that Item 27 is as corrected per the memo from the City Attorney dated March 4, 2026 and Item 51 is as revised. The motion carried by the following vote:

  97. 97 Untitled item
    Action: approved and/or adopted as part of an omnibus motion Passed

    A motion was made by Vice Mayor Hodge Washington, seconded by Councilwoman Stark, that Items 2-13 be recommended for approval. The motion carried by the following voice vote: