City Council Formal Meeting
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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- CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
- MINUTES OF MEETINGS
- 1 For Approval or Correction, the Minutes of the Formal Meeting on October 15, 2025MinutesAction: approved
This item was approved.
- BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
- 2 Mayor and Council Appointments to Boards and CommissionsBoard & CommissionAction: approved
This item was approved.
- LIQUOR LICENSES, BINGO, AND OFF-TRACK BETTING LICENSE APPLICATIONS
- 3 Liquor License - First Watch #1213 - District 1License - LiquorAction: recommended for approval
This item was recommended for approval.
- 4 Liquor License - Special Event - Vietnamese Martyrs Roman Catholic Parish Phoenix - District 3License - Special EventAction: recommended for approval Passed
This item was recommended for approval.
- 5 Liquor License - Special Event - Cursillo Movement of Phoenix, Inc. - District 6License - Special EventAction: recommended for approval Passed
This item was recommended for approval.
- 6 Liquor License - Special Event - Madison District Educational Foundation, Inc. - District 6License - Special EventAction: recommended for approval Passed
This item was recommended for approval.
- 7 Liquor License - Special Event - Arvizu Charities, Inc. - District 7License - Special EventAction: recommended for approval Passed
This item was recommended for approval.
- 8 Liquor License - STK - District 7License - LiquorAction: recommended for approval Passed
This item was recommended for approval.
- 9 Liquor License - Turquoise Wine Bar Roosevelt (Series 7) - District 8License - LiquorAction: recommended for approval Passed
This item was recommended for approval.
- 10 Liquor License - Turquoise Wine Bar Roosevelt (Series 10 & 10S) - District 8License - LiquorAction: recommended for approval Passed
This item was recommended for approval.
- PAYMENT ORDINANCE (Ordinance S-52771) (Items 11-14)
- 11 PetSmart LLCPayment OrdinanceAction: adopted
This item was adopted.
- 12 Blackhawk Construction, LLCPayment OrdinanceAction: adopted
This item was adopted.
- 13 City of GlendalePayment OrdinanceAction: adopted
This item was adopted.
- 14 Settlement of Claim(s) Dabic v. City of PhoenixPayment OrdinanceAction: adopted
This item was adopted.
- ADMINISTRATION
- 15 Call for a Special Meeting of the Phoenix City Council on May 12, 2026 - CitywideFormal ActionAction: approved
This item was approved.
- 16 Public Comment on Proposed MOU Between City of Phoenix and Laborers' International Union of North America, LIUNA Local 777 (Unit 1) - CitywidePublic Hearing (Non-Zoning)Action: hearing held
The item was heard and an opportunity for public comment was provided.
- 17 Public Comment on Proposed MOU Between City of Phoenix and American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, AFSCME Local 2384 (Unit 2) - CitywidePublic Hearing (Non-Zoning)Action: hearing held
The item was heard and an opportunity for public comment was provided.
- 18 Public Comment on Proposed MOU Between City of Phoenix and American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, AFSCME Local 2960 (Unit 3) - CitywidePublic Hearing (Non-Zoning)Action: hearing held
The item was heard and an opportunity for public comment was provided.
- 19 Public Comment on Proposed MOU Between City of Phoenix and Phoenix Law Enforcement Association, PLEA (Unit 4) - CitywidePublic Hearing (Non-Zoning)Action: hearing held
The item was heard and an opportunity for public comment was provided.
- 20 Public Comment on Proposed MOU Between City of Phoenix and Phoenix Fire Fighters Association, IAFF Local 493 (Unit 5) - CitywidePublic Hearing (Non-Zoning)Action: hearing held
The item was heard and an opportunity for public comment was provided.
- 21 Print and Mail Election Materials Contract RFP GGS-26-0079 - Request for Award (Ordinance S-52784) - CitywideOrdinance-SAction: adopted
This item was adopted.
- 22 Granting and Abandoning of Electrical Easements to Salt River Project at Lift Station 61 (Ordinance S-52803) - District 7Ordinance-SAction: adopted
This item was adopted.
- 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 6Ordinance-SAction: adopted
This item was adopted.
- 24 Acceptance and Dedication of a Deed and Easements for Public Utility and Roadway Purposes (Ordinance S-52806) - Districts 6 & 8Ordinance-SAction: adopted
This item was adopted.
- 25 Acceptance of Easement for Water Purposes (Ordinance S-52807) - District 8Ordinance-SAction: adopted
This item was adopted.
- 26 Temporary Staffing Services - RFQu 19-060 - Amendment (Ordinance S-52786) - CitywideOrdinance-SAction: adopted
This item was adopted.
- 27 Oracle Master Agreement - Amendment (Ordinance S-52802) - CitywideOrdinance-SAction: adopted
This item was adopted.
- 28 Civil Service Board Hearing Officer Contracts - RFQu 26-0089 - Request for Award (Ordinance S-52775) - CitywideOrdinance-SAction: adopted
This item was adopted.
- 29 Parts and Services for Direct Current Batteries and Power Plants Contract - IFB-26-0107 Request for Award (Ordinance S-52774) - CitywideOrdinance-SAction: adopted
This item was adopted.
- COMMUNITY SERVICES
- 30 Loan Federal HOME Funds for Sunnyside Commons Apartments Affordable Housing Development (Ordinance S-52798) - District 3Ordinance-SAction: adopted
This item was adopted.
- 31 Loan Federal HOME Funds for Alex Apartments Affordable Housing Development (Ordinance S-52799) - District 4Ordinance-SAction: adopted
This item was adopted.
- 32 Loan Federal HOME Funds for 2nd and Roosevelt Affordable Housing Development (Ordinance S-52797) - District 7Ordinance-SAction: adopted
This item was adopted.
- 33 Loan Federal HOME Funds for Wood Street Senior Affordable Housing Development (Ordinance S-52800) - District 8Ordinance-SAction: adopted
This item was adopted.
- 34 Authorization to Amend Contract with Community Bridges, Inc. 157666 for Rio Fresco Emergency Shelter Operations (Ordinance S-52809) - District 8Ordinance-SAction: adopted
This item was adopted.
- 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) - CitywideOrdinance-SAction: adopted
This item was adopted.
- 36 Arizona Parks and Recreation Association Contract - Request for Award (Ordinance S-52805) - CitywideOrdinance-SAction: adopted
This item was adopted.
- ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
- 37 Online Mobile Geo-Location Intelligence Services Contract with Placer Labs, Inc. (Ordinance S-52787) - CitywideOrdinance-SAction: adopted
This item was adopted.
- 38 Fiscal Monitoring Services - RFP-CED25-FMS - Request to Award Contract (Ordinance S-52791) - CitywideOrdinance-SAction: adopted
This item was adopted.
- 39 Arizona Department of Economic Security Industry-Driven Skills Training Fund Grant and Advanced Manufacturing Employer Contracts (Ordinance S-52794) - CitywideOrdinance-SAction: adopted
This item was adopted.
- PUBLIC SAFETY
- 40 Laboratory and Medical Equipment, Supplies, Services, and Reagents - COOP 26-0212 - Request for Award (Ordinance S-52788) - CitywideOrdinance-SAction: adopted
This item was adopted.
- 41 Fiscal Year 2025 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (Ordinance S-52801) - CitywideOrdinance-SAction: adopted
This item was adopted.
- TRANSPORTATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE
- 42 Cyclone Equipment, OEM Parts and Repair Services - RFA 26-0229 - Request for Award (Ordinance S-52772) - Districts 1, 8, & Out of CityOrdinance-SAction: adopted
This item was adopted.
- 43 Accessible Visual Inclusion Services Contract - RFA 26-0277 Request for Award (Ordinance S-52782) - Districts 1, 8, & Out of CityOrdinance-SAction: adopted
This item was adopted.
- 44 Voluntary Acquisition of Improved Real Property Located at 121 S. 28th Street for Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (Ordinance S-52808) - District 8Ordinance-SAction: adopted
This item was adopted.
- 45 Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport Terminal 3 North Concourse 2 Processor Improvements - Professional Services Amendment - AV13000004 (Ordinance S-52776) - District 8Ordinance-SAction: adopted
This item was adopted.
- 46 Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport Terminal 3 North Concourse 2 Apron - Design-Bid-Build Services - AV08000087 FAA (Ordinance S-52792) - District 8Ordinance-SAction: adopted
This item was adopted.
- 47 Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport Terminal 4 Baggage Handling System Upgrades - Architectural Services Amendment - AV21000109 (Ordinance S-52795) - District 8Ordinance-SAction: adopted
This item was adopted.
- 48 Amend City Code - Proposed Solid Waste Service Rate Increase (Ordinance G-7510) - CitywideOrdinance-GAction: adopted
This item was adopted as revised.
- 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, & 8Ordinance-GAction: adopted
This item was adopted.
- 50 Traffic Signal Cabinet Art Wrap Contract - RFQu-26-0114 - Request for Award (Ordinance S-52773) - CitywideOrdinance-SAction: adopted
This item was adopted.
- 51 Salt River Project Distribution Design and Construction Contract 4226278 (Ordinance S-52778) - District 8Ordinance-SAction: adopted
This item was adopted.
- 52 Salt River Project Land Use License LJ115935 - ST87600138 (Ordinance S-52779) - District 4Ordinance-SAction: adopted
This item was adopted.
- 53 Salt River Project Land Use License LJ89817 - ST87600138 (Ordinance S-52780) - District 4Ordinance-SAction: adopted
This item was adopted.
- 54 Street Transportation Department Project Management Assistance On-Call Services for Fiscal Years 2027-2030 (Ordinance S-52785) - CitywideOrdinance-SAction: adopted
This item was adopted.
- 55 Laveen and Estrella Phoenix Connected Active Neighborhoods Program - Engineering Services - ST87600146 (Ordinance S-52793) - Districts 4, 7, and 8Ordinance-SAction: adopted
This item was adopted.
- 56 GfG Multi-Gas Monitors, Repair, and Replacement Parts, Accessories, and Services Contract - IFB-26-0213 - Request for Award (Ordinance S-52789) - CitywideOrdinance-SAction: adopted
This item was adopted.
- 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) - CitywideOrdinance-SAction: adopted
This item was adopted.
- 58 Wastewater Treatment Facilities Rehabilitation - Job Order Contracting Services - JOC253 (Ordinance S-52783) - CitywideOrdinance-SAction: adopted
This item was adopted.
- 59 Water Main Replacement Program Plumbing - 2-Step Job Order Contracting Services - JOC247 (Ordinance S-52781) - CitywideOrdinance-SAction: adopted
This item was adopted.
- 60 Water Pipe and Miscellaneous Fittings Contract IFB-26-0217 - Request for Award (Ordinance S-52790) - CitywideOrdinance-SAction: adopted
This item was adopted.
- PLANNING AND ZONING MATTERS
- 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 4Zoning Modification of StipulationsAction: approved
This item was approved.
- 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 7Zoning Modification of StipulationsAction: approved
This item was approved.
- 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 8Ordinance-GAction: adopted
This item was adopted.
- REPORTS FROM CITY MANAGER, COMMITTEES OR CITY OFFICIALS
- 000 CITIZEN COMMENTS
- ADJOURN
- 79 Untitled itemAction: approved and/or adopted as part of an omnibus motion Passed
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