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City Council Formal Meeting

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 · 2:30 PM AM · phoenix.gov

TL;DR

This Phoenix City Council meeting on May 6, 2026 included routine administrative approvals, liquor license applications across multiple districts, and several labor union contract approvals. Major items included a call for public hearings on the FY 2026-27 budget, approval of union memoranda of understanding for city workers, and various infrastructure and development contracts.

Key Decisions

  • FY 2026-27 Budget Public Hearings Scheduled
  • Labor Union Contracts (5 MOUs) On agenda for approval
  • Community Development Block Grant Programs On agenda for approval
  • Liquor License Applications 24 applications on agenda
  • Resource Innovation Campus Development Agreement Continued from previous meetings

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=m33ed251f8cbafe05d5304b3c5ddb4870 - 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 454 6138# (for English) or 2553 204 0933# (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 2553 204 0933#. 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 2553 204 0933#). 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 October 29, 2025
    Minutes
  5. BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
  6. 2 Mayor and Council Appointments to Boards and Commissions
    Board & Commission
  7. LIQUOR LICENSES, BINGO, AND OFF-TRACK BETTING LICENSE APPLICATIONS
  8. 3 Liquor License - Bull Shooters - District 1
    License - Liquor
  9. 4 Liquor License - Pong Pong Chinese Restaurant - District 1
    License - Liquor
  10. 5 Liquor License - Hills Convenience Store - District 1
    License - Liquor
  11. 6 Liquor License - Picazzo's Healthy Italian Kitchen - District 1
    License - Liquor
  12. 7 Liquor License - The 4th Official FC - District 1
    License - Liquor
  13. 8 Liquor License - Trader Joe's #320 - District 2
    License - Liquor
  14. 9 Liquor License - El Patron Liquor - District 3
    License - Liquor
  15. 10 Liquor License - La Cocina Economica - District 4
    License - Liquor
  16. 11 Liquor License - Special Event - Aunt Rita's Foundation - District 6
    License - Special Event
  17. 12 Liquor License - Copper Collective AZ - District 6
    License - Liquor
  18. 13 Liquor License - Va Bene Restaurant - District 6
    License - Liquor
  19. 14 Liquor License - Special Event - The Walter Hive (June 20, 2026) - District 7
    License - Special Event
  20. 15 Liquor License - Special Event - The Walter Hive (July 18, 2026) - District 7
    License - Special Event
  21. 16 Liquor License - Special Event - The Walter Hive (August 1, 2026) - District 7
    License - Special Event
  22. 17 Liquor License - Salta - District 7
    License - Liquor
  23. 18 Liquor License - Special Event - Reid and Knight Spaces Inc (June 20, 2026) - District 8
    License - Special Event
  24. 19 Liquor License - Special Event - Reid and Knight Spaces Inc (July 18, 2026) - District 8
    License - Special Event
  25. 20 Liquor License - Special Event - Reid and Knight Spaces Inc (August 8, 2026) - District 8
    License - Special Event
  26. 21 Liquor License - Special Event - Reid and Knight Spaces Inc (September 4, 2026) - District 8
    License - Special Event
  27. 22 Liquor License - Chevron Extramile 7016 - District 8
    License - Liquor
  28. 23 Liquor License - Chula Seafood - District 8
    License - Liquor
  29. 24 Liquor License - Ezbachi - District 8
    License - Liquor
  30. 25 Liquor License - Jobot - District 8
    License - Liquor
  31. 26 Liquor License - Barracks Bar - District 4
    License - Liquor
  32. PAYMENT ORDINANCE (Ordinance S-52810) (Items 27-35)
  33. 27 Empire Southwest, LLC
    Payment Ordinance
  34. 28 Arizona Department of Environmental Quality
    Payment Ordinance
  35. 29 City of Buckeye
    Payment Ordinance
  36. 30 United States Environmental Protection Agency
    Payment Ordinance
  37. 31 Central Arizona Project
    Payment Ordinance
  38. 32 Central Arizona Project
    Payment Ordinance
  39. 33 Settlement of Claim(s) Arispe v. City of Phoenix
    Payment Ordinance
  40. 34 Settlement of Claim(s) Gayo v. City of Phoenix
    Payment Ordinance
  41. 35 Settlement of Claim(s) Trejo v. City of Phoenix
    Payment Ordinance
  42. ADMINISTRATION
  43. 36 Call for a Special Meeting and Notice of Legally Required Public Hearings on the Proposed Fiscal Year 2026-27 Budget for the City of Phoenix - Citywide
    Formal Action
  44. 37 Conduct of Election - Council Election to be Held on November 3, 2026, Conducted by Maricopa County (Ordinance S-52829) - Citywide
    Ordinance-S
  45. 38 Document Shredding and Destruction Services - IFB 23-043 - Amendment (Ordinance S-52811) - Citywide
    Ordinance-S
  46. 39 Acceptance and Dedication of Easements for Public Utility Purposes (Ordinance S-52833) - District 7
    Ordinance-S
  47. 40 Acceptance of Easements for Drainage, Water and Sewer Purposes (Ordinance S-52827) - Districts 3 & 6
    Ordinance-S
  48. 41 Occupational Physical Therapy Services Contract RFP PS-26-0006 - Request for Award (Ordinance S-52814) - Citywide
    Ordinance-S
  49. 42 Approving the Memorandum of Understanding Between the City of Phoenix and Laborers' International Union of North America, LIUNA Local 777 (Unit 1) (Resolution 22371) - Citywide
    Resolution
  50. 43 Approving the Memorandum of Understanding Between the City of Phoenix and American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, AFSCME Local 2384 (Unit 2) (Resolution 22372) - Citywide
    Resolution
  51. 44 Approving the Memorandum of Understanding Between the City of Phoenix and American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, AFSCME Local 2960 (Unit 3) (Resolution 22373) - Citywide
    Resolution
  52. 45 Approving the Memorandum of Understanding Between the City of Phoenix and Phoenix Law Enforcement Association, PLEA (Unit 4) (Resolution 22374) - Citywide
    Resolution
  53. 46 Approving the Memorandum of Understanding Between the City of Phoenix and Phoenix Fire Fighters Association, IAFF Local 493 (Unit 5) (Resolution 22375) - Citywide
    Resolution
  54. 47 Laveen Radio Tower Project - District 7
    Formal Action
  55. 48 Authorization To Apply for Fill the Gap Grant Funding for Case Management System Related Costs (Ordinance S-52837) - Citywide
    Ordinance-S
  56. COMMUNITY SERVICES
  57. 49 Request to Amend City Code Section 24-45 Relating to Certain Services in Parks (Ordinance G-7514) - Citywide
    Ordinance-G
  58. 50 Authorization to Enter into Contract with Vision Building Rentals, LLC or Affiliate for a One Time Purchase (Ordinance S-52820) - District 7
    Ordinance-S
  59. 51 Citywide General Construction - Job Order Contract Services Amendment 4108JOC209 - General Obligation Bond (Ordinance S-52825) - District 4
    Ordinance-S
  60. 52 Custodial Services (Library) Contract RFP GGS-26-0152 - Request for Award (Ordinance S-52834) - Citywide
    Ordinance-S
  61. 53 Fiscal Year 2026-27 Housing and Urban Development Consolidated Plan Annual Action Plan - Citywide
    Formal Action
  62. 54 2026-27 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Neighborhood Enhancement and Infrastructure Programs (Ordinance S-52838) - Citywide
    Ordinance-S
  63. 55 2026-27 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Housing Rehabilitation Programs (Ordinance S-52839) - Citywide
    Ordinance-S
  64. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
  65. 56 Amend City Contract 164171 for Public Infrastructure Improvements at Halo Vista (Ordinance S-52845) - District 1
    Ordinance-S
  66. 57 Opportunity Zones Guidance - Citywide
    Formal Action
  67. 58 Phoenix Sister Cities, Inc. Contract 154617 - Authorization to Amend (Ordinance S-52819) - Citywide
    Ordinance-S
  68. 59 Authorization Amend to City Contract 149551, the Ellis Building Redevelopment and Purchase Agreement with Equus Ellis Limited Partnership (Ordinance S-52818) - District 7
    Ordinance-S
  69. 60 Issuance of Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds (Broadway Farms at Hurley Station, Phase II Project), Series 2026, and Multifamily Housing Revenue Note (Broadway Farms at Hurley Station, Phase II Project), Series 2026 (Resolution 22376) - Out of City
    Resolution
  70. PUBLIC SAFETY
  71. 61 NG9-1-1 Call-Handling Equipment - State of Arizona Cooperative Contract- COOP 24-0332 - Amendment (Ordinance S-52835) - Citywide
    Ordinance-S
  72. 62 Forensic DNA Analysis Software, Maintenance, and Technical Support - EXC 21-032 - Amendment (Ordinance S-52836) - Citywide
    Ordinance-S
  73. TRANSPORTATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE
  74. 63 (CONTINUED FROM MARCH 25, 2026 AND APRIL 8, 2026) - Amend Ordinance to Include Specific Agreement Terms for the Resource Innovation Campus Development (Ordinance S-52698) - District 7
    Ordinance-S
  75. 64 Backflow Testing, Repair and Replacement Services - IFB 22-FMD-036 - Amendment (Ordinance S-52812) - Districts 1, 8 & Out of City
    Ordinance-S
  76. 65 Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport Land Reuse Area Cultural Corridor - Engineering Services - AV14000030 (Ordinance S-52832) - District 8
    Ordinance-S
  77. 66 AVN Enterprise Asset Management System Implementation Consultant Services Contract - RFA 26-0290 Request for Award (Ordinance S-52830) - Districts 1, 8 & Out of City
    Ordinance-S