City Council Formal Meeting

Wednesday, April 22, 2026 · 2:30 PM AM · phoenix.gov

TL;DR

The Phoenix City Council held a formal meeting on April 22, 2026, where they approved dozens of routine contracts, ordinances, and administrative items in an omnibus motion. Key actions included approving federal HOME loans for four affordable housing developments, adopting a solid waste service rate increase, and scheduling a special meeting for May 12, 2026.

Key Decisions

  • Federal HOME Loans for Affordable Housing Adopted
  • Solid Waste Service Rate Increase Adopted
  • Local Speed Limit Changes at 13 Locations Adopted
  • Liquor License Approvals (8 licenses) Recommended for Approval
  • Special City Council Meeting Scheduled Approved for May 12, 2026

Agenda

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  2. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
  3. MINUTES OF MEETINGS
  4. 1 For Approval or Correction, the Minutes of the Formal Meeting on October 15, 2025
    Minutes
    Action: approved

    This item was approved.

  5. BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
  6. 2 Mayor and Council Appointments to Boards and Commissions
    Board & Commission
    Action: approved

    This item was approved.

  7. LIQUOR LICENSES, BINGO, AND OFF-TRACK BETTING LICENSE APPLICATIONS
  8. 3 Liquor License - First Watch #1213 - District 1
    License - Liquor
    Action: recommended for approval

    This item was recommended for approval.

  9. 4 Liquor License - Special Event - Vietnamese Martyrs Roman Catholic Parish Phoenix - District 3
    License - Special Event
    Action: recommended for approval Passed

    This item was recommended for approval.

  10. 5 Liquor License - Special Event - Cursillo Movement of Phoenix, Inc. - District 6
    License - Special Event
    Action: recommended for approval Passed

    This item was recommended for approval.

  11. 6 Liquor License - Special Event - Madison District Educational Foundation, Inc. - District 6
    License - Special Event
    Action: recommended for approval Passed

    This item was recommended for approval.

  12. 7 Liquor License - Special Event - Arvizu Charities, Inc. - District 7
    License - Special Event
    Action: recommended for approval Passed

    This item was recommended for approval.

  13. 8 Liquor License - STK - District 7
    License - Liquor
    Action: recommended for approval Passed

    This item was recommended for approval.

  14. 9 Liquor License - Turquoise Wine Bar Roosevelt (Series 7) - District 8
    License - Liquor
    Action: recommended for approval Passed

    This item was recommended for approval.

  15. 10 Liquor License - Turquoise Wine Bar Roosevelt (Series 10 & 10S) - District 8
    License - Liquor
    Action: recommended for approval Passed

    This item was recommended for approval.

  16. PAYMENT ORDINANCE (Ordinance S-52771) (Items 11-14)
  17. 11 PetSmart LLC
    Payment Ordinance
    Action: adopted

    This item was adopted.

  18. 12 Blackhawk Construction, LLC
    Payment Ordinance
    Action: adopted

    This item was adopted.

  19. 13 City of Glendale
    Payment Ordinance
    Action: adopted

    This item was adopted.

  20. 14 Settlement of Claim(s) Dabic v. City of Phoenix
    Payment Ordinance
    Action: adopted

    This item was adopted.

  21. ADMINISTRATION
  22. 15 Call for a Special Meeting of the Phoenix City Council on May 12, 2026 - Citywide
    Formal Action
    Action: approved

    This item was approved.

  23. 16 Public Comment on Proposed MOU Between City of Phoenix and Laborers' International Union of North America, LIUNA Local 777 (Unit 1) - Citywide
    Public Hearing (Non-Zoning)
    Action: hearing held

    The item was heard and an opportunity for public comment was provided.

  24. 17 Public Comment on Proposed MOU Between City of Phoenix and American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, AFSCME Local 2384 (Unit 2) - Citywide
    Public Hearing (Non-Zoning)
    Action: hearing held

    The item was heard and an opportunity for public comment was provided.

  25. 18 Public Comment on Proposed MOU Between City of Phoenix and American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, AFSCME Local 2960 (Unit 3) - Citywide
    Public Hearing (Non-Zoning)
    Action: hearing held

    The item was heard and an opportunity for public comment was provided.

  26. 19 Public Comment on Proposed MOU Between City of Phoenix and Phoenix Law Enforcement Association, PLEA (Unit 4) - Citywide
    Public Hearing (Non-Zoning)
    Action: hearing held

    The item was heard and an opportunity for public comment was provided.

  27. 20 Public Comment on Proposed MOU Between City of Phoenix and Phoenix Fire Fighters Association, IAFF Local 493 (Unit 5) - Citywide
    Public Hearing (Non-Zoning)
    Action: hearing held

    The item was heard and an opportunity for public comment was provided.

  28. 21 Print and Mail Election Materials Contract RFP GGS-26-0079 - Request for Award (Ordinance S-52784) - Citywide
    Ordinance-S
    Action: adopted

    This item was adopted.

  29. 22 Granting and Abandoning of Electrical Easements to Salt River Project at Lift Station 61 (Ordinance S-52803) - District 7
    Ordinance-S
    Action: adopted

    This item was adopted.

  30. 23 Acquisition of Real Property for the Lift Station 55-56 Redundant Force Main Project Located North of State Route 202 and East of South Central Avenue (Ordinance S-52804) - District 6
    Ordinance-S
    Action: adopted

    This item was adopted.

  31. 24 Acceptance and Dedication of a Deed and Easements for Public Utility and Roadway Purposes (Ordinance S-52806) - Districts 6 & 8
    Ordinance-S
    Action: adopted

    This item was adopted.

  32. 25 Acceptance of Easement for Water Purposes (Ordinance S-52807) - District 8
    Ordinance-S
    Action: adopted

    This item was adopted.

  33. 26 Temporary Staffing Services - RFQu 19-060 - Amendment (Ordinance S-52786) - Citywide
    Ordinance-S
    Action: adopted

    This item was adopted.

  34. 27 Oracle Master Agreement - Amendment (Ordinance S-52802) - Citywide
    Ordinance-S
    Action: adopted

    This item was adopted.

  35. 28 Civil Service Board Hearing Officer Contracts - RFQu 26-0089 - Request for Award (Ordinance S-52775) - Citywide
    Ordinance-S
    Action: adopted

    This item was adopted.

  36. 29 Parts and Services for Direct Current Batteries and Power Plants Contract - IFB-26-0107 Request for Award (Ordinance S-52774) - Citywide
    Ordinance-S
    Action: adopted

    This item was adopted.

  37. COMMUNITY SERVICES
  38. 30 Loan Federal HOME Funds for Sunnyside Commons Apartments Affordable Housing Development (Ordinance S-52798) - District 3
    Ordinance-S
    Action: adopted

    This item was adopted.

  39. 31 Loan Federal HOME Funds for Alex Apartments Affordable Housing Development (Ordinance S-52799) - District 4
    Ordinance-S
    Action: adopted

    This item was adopted.

  40. 32 Loan Federal HOME Funds for 2nd and Roosevelt Affordable Housing Development (Ordinance S-52797) - District 7
    Ordinance-S
    Action: adopted

    This item was adopted.

  41. 33 Loan Federal HOME Funds for Wood Street Senior Affordable Housing Development (Ordinance S-52800) - District 8
    Ordinance-S
    Action: adopted

    This item was adopted.

  42. 34 Authorization to Amend Contract with Community Bridges, Inc. 157666 for Rio Fresco Emergency Shelter Operations (Ordinance S-52809) - District 8
    Ordinance-S
    Action: adopted

    This item was adopted.

  43. 35 Data Sharing and Privacy Agreement Between the Phoenix Union High School District and the City of Phoenix Public Library Department for Access to Educational Information (Ordinance S-52796) - Citywide
    Ordinance-S
    Action: adopted

    This item was adopted.

  44. 36 Arizona Parks and Recreation Association Contract - Request for Award (Ordinance S-52805) - Citywide
    Ordinance-S
    Action: adopted

    This item was adopted.

  45. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
  46. 37 Online Mobile Geo-Location Intelligence Services Contract with Placer Labs, Inc. (Ordinance S-52787) - Citywide
    Ordinance-S
    Action: adopted

    This item was adopted.

  47. 38 Fiscal Monitoring Services - RFP-CED25-FMS - Request to Award Contract (Ordinance S-52791) - Citywide
    Ordinance-S
    Action: adopted

    This item was adopted.

  48. 39 Arizona Department of Economic Security Industry-Driven Skills Training Fund Grant and Advanced Manufacturing Employer Contracts (Ordinance S-52794) - Citywide
    Ordinance-S
    Action: adopted

    This item was adopted.

  49. PUBLIC SAFETY
  50. 40 Laboratory and Medical Equipment, Supplies, Services, and Reagents - COOP 26-0212 - Request for Award (Ordinance S-52788) - Citywide
    Ordinance-S
    Action: adopted

    This item was adopted.

  51. 41 Fiscal Year 2025 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (Ordinance S-52801) - Citywide
    Ordinance-S
    Action: adopted

    This item was adopted.

  52. TRANSPORTATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE
  53. 42 Cyclone Equipment, OEM Parts and Repair Services - RFA 26-0229 - Request for Award (Ordinance S-52772) - Districts 1, 8, & Out of City
    Ordinance-S
    Action: adopted

    This item was adopted.

  54. 43 Accessible Visual Inclusion Services Contract - RFA 26-0277 Request for Award (Ordinance S-52782) - Districts 1, 8, & Out of City
    Ordinance-S
    Action: adopted

    This item was adopted.

  55. 44 Voluntary Acquisition of Improved Real Property Located at 121 S. 28th Street for Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (Ordinance S-52808) - District 8
    Ordinance-S
    Action: adopted

    This item was adopted.

  56. 45 Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport Terminal 3 North Concourse 2 Processor Improvements - Professional Services Amendment - AV13000004 (Ordinance S-52776) - District 8
    Ordinance-S
    Action: adopted

    This item was adopted.

  57. 46 Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport Terminal 3 North Concourse 2 Apron - Design-Bid-Build Services - AV08000087 FAA (Ordinance S-52792) - District 8
    Ordinance-S
    Action: adopted

    This item was adopted.

  58. 47 Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport Terminal 4 Baggage Handling System Upgrades - Architectural Services Amendment - AV21000109 (Ordinance S-52795) - District 8
    Ordinance-S
    Action: adopted

    This item was adopted.

  59. 48 Amend City Code - Proposed Solid Waste Service Rate Increase (Ordinance G-7510) - Citywide
    Ordinance-G
    Action: adopted

    This item was adopted as revised.

  60. 49 Amend City Code - Section 36-158, Schedule I, Local Speed Limits at 13 Locations (Ordinance G-7509) - Districts 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, & 8
    Ordinance-G
    Action: adopted

    This item was adopted.

  61. 50 Traffic Signal Cabinet Art Wrap Contract - RFQu-26-0114 - Request for Award (Ordinance S-52773) - Citywide
    Ordinance-S
    Action: adopted

    This item was adopted.

  62. 51 Salt River Project Distribution Design and Construction Contract 4226278 (Ordinance S-52778) - District 8
    Ordinance-S
    Action: adopted

    This item was adopted.

  63. 52 Salt River Project Land Use License LJ115935 - ST87600138 (Ordinance S-52779) - District 4
    Ordinance-S
    Action: adopted

    This item was adopted.

  64. 53 Salt River Project Land Use License LJ89817 - ST87600138 (Ordinance S-52780) - District 4
    Ordinance-S
    Action: adopted

    This item was adopted.

  65. 54 Street Transportation Department Project Management Assistance On-Call Services for Fiscal Years 2027-2030 (Ordinance S-52785) - Citywide
    Ordinance-S
    Action: adopted

    This item was adopted.

  66. 55 Laveen and Estrella Phoenix Connected Active Neighborhoods Program - Engineering Services - ST87600146 (Ordinance S-52793) - Districts 4, 7, and 8
    Ordinance-S
    Action: adopted

    This item was adopted.

  67. 56 GfG Multi-Gas Monitors, Repair, and Replacement Parts, Accessories, and Services Contract - IFB-26-0213 - Request for Award (Ordinance S-52789) - Citywide
    Ordinance-S
    Action: adopted

    This item was adopted.

  68. 57 Authorization to Enter into an Agreement with the Salt River Project Agricultural Improvement and Power District for Non-Residential Grass Removal Financial Incentives (Ordinance S-52777) - Citywide
    Ordinance-S
    Action: adopted

    This item was adopted.

  69. 58 Wastewater Treatment Facilities Rehabilitation - Job Order Contracting Services - JOC253 (Ordinance S-52783) - Citywide
    Ordinance-S
    Action: adopted

    This item was adopted.

  70. 59 Water Main Replacement Program Plumbing - 2-Step Job Order Contracting Services - JOC247 (Ordinance S-52781) - Citywide
    Ordinance-S
    Action: adopted

    This item was adopted.

  71. 60 Water Pipe and Miscellaneous Fittings Contract IFB-26-0217 - Request for Award (Ordinance S-52790) - Citywide
    Ordinance-S
    Action: adopted

    This item was adopted.

  72. PLANNING AND ZONING MATTERS
  73. 61 Modification of Stipulation Request for Ratification of March 18, 2026 Planning Hearing Officer Action - PHO-1-25--Z-257-84-5(4) - Southeast Corner of 24th Avenue and Coolidge Street - District 4
    Zoning Modification of Stipulations
    Action: approved

    This item was approved.

  74. 62 Modification of Stipulation Request for Ratification of March 18, 2026, Planning Hearing Officer Action - PHO-3-26--Z-57-06-7 - Approximately 500 Feet West of the Northwest Corner of 91st Avenue and Lower Buckeye Road - District 7
    Zoning Modification of Stipulations
    Action: approved

    This item was approved.

  75. 63 Amend City Code - Ordinance Adoption - Rezoning Application PHO-2-26--Z-14-19-8 - Northeast Corner of 59th Avenue and Elliot Road (Ordinance G-7508) - District 8
    Ordinance-G
    Action: adopted

    This item was adopted.

  76. REPORTS FROM CITY MANAGER, COMMITTEES OR CITY OFFICIALS
  77. 000 CITIZEN COMMENTS
  78. ADJOURN
  79. 79 Untitled item
    Action: approved and/or adopted as part of an omnibus motion Passed

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