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City Council Formal Meeting

Wednesday, March 25, 2026 · 2:30 PM AM · phoenix.gov

TL;DR

This Phoenix City Council formal meeting on March 25, 2026 addressed routine administrative matters including liquor license applications, various city contracts and services, and infrastructure projects. The agenda included approvals for equipment purchases, easement agreements, and studies on housing development, as well as a public hearing on a right-of-way abandonment appeal.

Key Decisions

  • Rename March 31 Holiday to Cesar Chavez Day and rename city facilities/streets bearing that name Formal action item - outcome not provided in agenda
  • Liquor license and off-track betting permit applications (Items 4-16) Multiple license applications for restaurants, special events, and sports bars - specific outcomes not provided in agenda
  • Various city contracts and services (Items 17-71) Approval of contracts for equipment, maintenance, staffing, and infrastructure improvements across city departments - specific outcomes not provided in agenda
  • Arizona State University housing and research agreements (Items 78-79) Authorization for partnerships to conduct middle housing study and provide research services for city projects - outcomes not provided in agenda
  • Public hearing on right-of-way abandonment appeal (Item 72) Public hearing scheduled - outcome to be determined

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/j.php?MTID=mca83a1bdfa8cc358a1e9fbad96f2326b - 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 2555 538 5423# (for English) or 2559 776 1762# (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 2559 776 1762#. 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 2559 776 1762#). 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. MINUTES OF MEETINGS
  4. 1 For Approval or Correction, the Minutes of the Formal Meeting on September 3, 2025
    Minutes
  5. 2 For Approval or Correction, the Minutes of the Formal Meeting on September 17, 2025
    Minutes
  6. BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
  7. 3 Mayor and Council Appointments to Boards and Commissions
    Board & Commission
  8. LIQUOR LICENSES, BINGO, AND OFF-TRACK BETTING LICENSE APPLICATIONS
  9. 4 Liquor License - Makalu Mart - District 1
    License - Liquor
  10. 5 Liquor License - Special Event - Phoenix Film Foundation - District 2
    License - Special Event
  11. 6 Liquor License - The Lifestyled Company - District 2
    License - Liquor
  12. 7 Liquor License - Cheba Hut Toasted Subs - District 3
    License - Liquor
  13. 8 Liquor License - Special Event - AZ Crush MS - District 4
    License - Special Event
  14. 9 Liquor License - Special Event - Knights of Columbus Cathedral Council 12708 - District 5
    License - Special Event
  15. 10 Liquor License - Special Event - Madison District Educational Foundation, Inc. - District 6
    License - Special Event
  16. 11 Liquor License - Special Event - Evans Churchill Community Association - District 8
    License - Special Event
  17. 12 Liquor License - Special Event - Saint Sava Serbian Orthodox Church - District 8
    License - Special Event
  18. 13 Liquor License - Special Event - Valiant College Preparatory - District 8
    License - Special Event
  19. 14 Off-Track Pari-Mutuel Wagering Permit - Bambino's Sports Grill - District 1
    License - Off-Track Betting
  20. 15 Off-Track Pari-Mutuel Wagering Permit - Bull Shooters - District 1
    License - Off-Track Betting
  21. 16 Off-Track Pari-Mutuel Wagering Permit - The Burg Sports Grill - District 2
    License - Off-Track Betting
  22. PAYMENT ORDINANCE (Ordinance S-52678) (Items 17-24)
  23. 17 Polymershapes LLC
    Payment Ordinance
  24. 18 Solar Star Arizona II, LLC, a Wholly-Owned Subsidiary of SunPower Corporation
    Payment Ordinance
  25. 19 Axios Media, Inc.
    Payment Ordinance
  26. 20 Deere & Company Inc
    Payment Ordinance
  27. 21 Oliver Industries, LLC
    Payment Ordinance
  28. 22 Settlement of Claim(s) Manivilovich v. City of Phoenix
    Payment Ordinance
  29. 23 Settlement of Claim(s) Morales v. City of Phoenix
    Payment Ordinance
  30. 24 Settlement of Claim(s) Robinson v. City of Phoenix
    Payment Ordinance
  31. ADMINISTRATION
  32. 25 Rename the City's March 31, 2026 Holiday and Any City Facilities and Street Signs that Bear the Name Cesar Chavez - Citywide
    Formal Action
  33. 26 Acceptance and Dedication of Deeds and Easements for Roadway and Sidewalk Purposes (Ordinance S-52695) - Districts 2, 4, 7 & 8
    Ordinance-S
  34. 27 Acceptance of Easements for Drainage Purposes (Ordinance S-52696) - Districts 2, 6 & 7
    Ordinance-S
  35. 28 Acquisition, Relocation, and Related Real Estate Services - RFQu 21-022 - Amendment (Ordinance S-52720) - Citywide
    Ordinance-S
  36. 29 Restoration Services - RFQu 18-236 - Letters of Agreement and Amendment (Ordinance S-52719) - Citywide
    Ordinance-S
  37. 30 Various Landscape, Agricultural, and Field Maintenance Equipment, Parts, and Accessories - IFB 26-0057 - Request for Award (Ordinance S-52692) - Citywide
    Ordinance-S
  38. 31 Calibration Services - RFQ-24-0406 - Amendment (Ordinance S-52687) - Citywide
    Ordinance-S
  39. 32 Decontamination Services Contracts - RFP-24-0093 - Amendment (Ordinance S-52697) - Citywide
    Ordinance-S
  40. 33 Various Metals Supply Contract - IFB-26-0075 - Request for Award (Ordinance S-52709) - Citywide
    Ordinance-S
  41. 34 Group Term Life, AD&D, and Optional Life Insurance Plans Contract - RFP PS-26-0032 - Request for Award (Ordinance S-52685) - Citywide
    Ordinance-S
  42. 35 Unemployment Cost Management Services Contract - RFP PS-26-0009 - Request for Award (Ordinance S-52710) - Citywide
    Ordinance-S
  43. 36 Legal Research - Online, Software, and Material - ADSPO12-014733 - Amendment (Ordinance S-52716) - Citywide
    Ordinance-S
  44. 37 Workers' Compensation Taxes (Ordinance S-52718) - Citywide
    Ordinance-S
  45. 38 Municipal Firefighters Cancer Reimbursement Fund (Ordinance S-52721) - Citywide
    Ordinance-S
  46. 39 Site Sharing Agreement for Sharing of Communications Facilities - Term Extension (Ordinance S-52702) - Citywide
    Ordinance-S
  47. 40 Temporary Staffing Services - RFQu 26-0016 - Request for Award (Ordinance S-52711) - Citywide
    Ordinance-S
  48. COMMUNITY SERVICES
  49. 41 Community Transparency Initiative - Citywide
    Formal Action
  50. 42 Authorization to Grant an Easement to Arizona Public Service Company Across City-Owned Property Located at 1221 N. Central Avenue (Ordinance S-52682) - District 7
    Ordinance-S
  51. 43 Construction Administration Services for U.S. Vets Rehabilitation Project Contract - RFA FY26-086-11 - Request for Award (Ordinance S-52708) - District 1
    Ordinance-S
  52. 44 Artist Design and Installation Contract for Hermoso Park Public Art Project (Ordinance S-52714) - District 8
    Ordinance-S
  53. 45 Maricopa County Air Quality Department Charging and Fueling Infrastructure Grant (Ordinance S-52722) - Districts 3, 5 & 7
    Ordinance-S
  54. 46 Authorize Additional Funding for Sports Lighting, Scoreboard, and Area Lighting Repair and Maintenance Contracts (Ordinance S-52703) - Citywide
    Ordinance-S
  55. 47 Indoor/Outdoor Sport Court Resurfacing and Repair Services - IFB 21-027 - Amendment (Ordinance S-52724) - Citywide
    Ordinance-S
  56. 48 Turf Mowing Services - PKS-IFB-26-0172 - Request for Award (Ordinance S-52707) - Citywide
    Ordinance-S
  57. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
  58. 49 Acquisition of Vacant Land in Spark Area 2 Located at 627 S. 9th Place (Ordinance S-52693) - District 8
    Ordinance-S
  59. 50 Amend Ordinance to Include Specific Agreement Terms for the Resource Innovation Campus Development (Ordinance S-52698) - District 7
    Ordinance-S
  60. 51 Youth Workforce Development Services Contracts - RFP-CED25-YWS - Request to Award (Ordinance S-52712) - Citywide
    Ordinance-S
  61. PUBLIC SAFETY
  62. 52 Supply and Installation of X-Ray Equipment and Related Maintenance Services - IFB 20-027 - Amendment (Ordinance S-52700) - Citywide
    Ordinance-S
  63. 53 Handtevy Application for ePCR Tablets Contract - RFA-24-0036 - Request for Award (Ordinance S-52679) - Citywide
    Ordinance-S
  64. 54 Salvage Vehicles Contract - IFB23-005 - Amendment (Ordinance S-52723) - Citywide
    Ordinance-S
  65. TRANSPORTATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE
  66. 55 New Ground Lease with The Galloway Group, Inc. at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (Ordinance S-52715) - District 8
    Ordinance-S
  67. 56 Authorization to Amend Lease Agreement 130769 of City-Owned Property Located at 30 N. 3rd Avenue, 2nd Floor, American Institute of Architects (AIA) to Extend Term (Ordinance S-52691) - District 7
    Ordinance-S
  68. 57 Welding and Sheet Metal Fabrication Services - IFB 26-FMD-034 - Request for Award (Ordinance S-52686) - Citywide
    Ordinance-S
  69. 58 Sub-Regional Operating Group Salt River Outfall Parallel Interceptor Capacity Improvements - Construction Manager at Risk Services - WS90160113 (Ordinance S-52681) - District 7
    Ordinance-S
  70. 59 Sub-Regional Operating Group Salt River Outfall Parallel Interceptor Capacity Improvements - Engineering Services - WS90160113 (Ordinance S-52683) - District 7
    Ordinance-S
  71. 60 Zone 3D and 4A Improvements Program Water Treatment Plant Booster Pump Stations - Engineering Services Amendment - WS85100047, WS85110008, WS85100050, WS85100052, and WS85110006 (Ordinance S-52684) - District 1
    Ordinance-S
  72. 61 Lift Station 58 Refurbishment - Construction Manager at Risk Services - WS90400092 (Ordinance S-52689) - District 6
    Ordinance-S
  73. 62 Hohokam Drainage Program 2 - Engineering Services - ST83140138, ST83140140, ST83140141, ST83140149 (General Obligation Bond) (Ordinance S-52694) - District 8
    Ordinance-S
  74. 63 Phoenix Municipal Court Sanitary Waste, Vent, and Storm Drain Piping System Replacement - Construction Manager at Risk Services Amendment - PW26700051 (Ordinance S-52704) - District 7
    Ordinance-S
  75. 64 Lone Mountain Park - Construction Manager at Risk Services Amendment - PA75200683 (Ordinance S-52705) - District 2
    Ordinance-S
  76. 65 Intergovernmental Agreement with the City of Glendale for the Installation, Operation, and Maintenance of a Traffic Signal on 43rd Avenue and Missouri Avenue (Ordinance S-52713) - District 5
    Ordinance-S
  77. 66 Traffic Signal Poles and Components Contract - COOP 26-0171 - Request for Award (Ordinance S-52690) - Citywide
    Ordinance-S
  78. 67 Acquisition of Real Property for Full Replacement of Booster Pump Station 6J-B1 Located Near E. Hummingbird Lane and E. Cheney Drive in Paradise Valley (Ordinance S-52688) - Out of City
    Ordinance-S
  79. 68 Authorization to Amend License Agreement 142670 to Extend Term with Verizon Wireless (VAW) LLC for City-Owned Property Located at 37000 N. New River Road (Ordinance S-52680) - District 1
    Ordinance-S
  80. 69 Intergovernmental Agreement with the City of Glendale to Provide Water and Sewer to Thunderbird Conservation Park (Ordinance S-52699) - District 1
    Ordinance-S
  81. 70 Video Camera and Access Control System Routine Maintenance - RFA-25-0717 - Request for Award (Ordinance S-52701) - Citywide
    Ordinance-S
  82. 71 Onsite Testing and Repair of Large Water Meters Contract - RFP GGS-26-0176 - Request for Award (Ordinance S-52706) - Citywide
    Ordinance-S
  83. PLANNING AND ZONING MATTERS
  84. *72 ***ADDITIONAL INFORMATION (SEE ATTACHED MEMO)*** Public Hearing - Abandonment Appeal of Right-of-Way - ABND 250040 - Alley South of Lafayette Boulevard and West of North 54th Court - District 6
    Public Hearing (Non-Zoning)
  85. 73 Abandonment of Easement - ABND 250046 - 5601 E. Calle Del Paisano (Resolution 22366) - District 6
    Resolution
  86. 74 Amend City Code - Official Supplementary Zoning Map 1302 (Ordinance G-7497) - District 6
    Ordinance-G
  87. 75 Amend City Code - Official Supplementary Zoning Map 1303 (Ordinance G-7498) - District 6
    Ordinance-G
  88. 76 Amend City Code - Official Supplementary Zoning Map 1304 (Ordinance G-7499) - District 2
    Ordinance-G
  89. 77 Amend City Code - Ordinance Adoption - Rezoning Application PHO-1-25--Z-28-21-2 - Northeast Corner of Sonoran Desert Drive and 29th Avenue (Ordinance G-7500) - District 2
    Ordinance-G
  90. 78 Master Intergovernmental Agreement with Arizona State University and Other Affiliated Research Entities for Research Services Associated with City Projects (Ordinance S-52725) - Citywide
    Ordinance-S
  91. 79 Agreement with Arizona State University and its Morrison Institute and Arizona Research Center for Housing and Economic Solutions (ARCHES) to Conduct a Middle Housing Study (Ordinance S-52726) - Citywide
    Ordinance-S
  92. 80 Authorization to Grant Aligned Data Centers (Behrend) Propco, LLC (Aligned) a Binding Waiver of Enforcement (Waiver) of the Special Permit Provisions for Data Centers (Ordinance S-52717) - District 1
    Ordinance-S
  93. REPORTS FROM CITY MANAGER, COMMITTEES OR CITY OFFICIALS
  94. 000 CITIZEN COMMENTS
  95. ADJOURN