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City Council Formal Meeting

Wednesday, August 26, 2026 · 2:30 PM AM · phoenix.gov

TL;DR

This was a formal Phoenix City Council meeting covering routine administrative, licensing, and infrastructure matters. The agenda included 130 items spanning liquor license approvals, payment ordinances, various city service contracts, airport improvements, and zoning decisions. No substantive policy changes or major budget decisions appear to have been presented based on the agenda alone.

Key Decisions

  • Liquor License Applications (Items 2-45) Pending Council Vote
  • Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport Infrastructure Projects (Items 93-98) Pending Council Vote
  • Bus Service Improvements - October 2026 (Item 101) Pending Council Vote
  • 44th Street and Bajada Road Annexation Authorization (Item 56) Pending Council Vote
  • CivicGroup Development Agreement - Security Building Adaptive Reuse (Item 83) Pending Council Vote

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=m0da716d6aaf9a890474a87123011c0c1 - 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 540 5365# (for English) or 2552 584 3474# (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 2552 584 3474#. 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 2552 584 3474#). 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. BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
  4. 1 Mayor and Council Appointments to Boards and Commissions
    Board & Commission
  5. LIQUOR LICENSES, BINGO, AND OFF-TRACK BETTING LICENSE APPLICATIONS
  6. 2 Liquor License - 7-Eleven #42799H - District 1
    License - Liquor
  7. 3 Liquor License - Special Event - MPN Education Foundation Ltd. - District 2
    License - Special Event
  8. 4 Liquor License - Special Event - St. Joan of Arc Roman Catholic Parish Phoenix - District 2
    License - Special Event
  9. 5 Liquor License - Aldi #167 - District 2
    License - Liquor
  10. 6 Liquor License - Ash & Ale Co. - District 2
    License - Liquor
  11. 7 Liquor License - Cactus Racks - District 2
    License - Liquor
  12. 8 Liquor License - Quiktrip #1517 - District 2
    License - Liquor
  13. 9 Liquor License - Raithu Bazaar - District 2
    License - Liquor
  14. 10 Liquor License - Aldi #172 - District 3
    License - Liquor
  15. 11 Liquor License - Harry & Izzy's - District 3
    License - Liquor
  16. 12 Liquor License - Sushi & Mariscos Bella Vista - District 3
    License - Liquor
  17. 13 Liquor License - Tacos KB Asadero Al Karbon - District 3
    License - Liquor
  18. 14 Liquor License - Special Event - St. Francis Xavier Roman Catholic Parish Phoenix (September 26, 2026) - District 4
    License - Special Event
  19. 15 Liquor License - Special Event - St. Francis Xavier Roman Catholic Parish Phoenix (October 24, 2026) - District 4
    License - Special Event
  20. 16 Liquor License - Special Event - St. Francis Xavier Roman Catholic Parish Phoenix (February 27, 2027) - District 4
    License - Special Event
  21. 17 Liquor License - Special Event - Xavier College Preparatory Roman Catholic High School - District 4
    License - Special Event
  22. 18 Liquor License - Durant's (Series 6) - District 4
    License - Liquor
  23. 19 Liquor License - Durant's (Series 12) - District 4
    License - Liquor
  24. 20 Liquor License - Bangrak - District 4
    License - Liquor
  25. 21 Liquor License - La Chona Sports Bar - District 4
    License - Liquor
  26. 22 Liquor License - Meadows Mart - District 4
    License - Liquor
  27. 23 Liquor License - Sleepy Whale Uptown - District 4
    License - Liquor
  28. 24 Liquor License - Tatemados - District 4
    License - Liquor
  29. 25 Liquor License - Special Event - SS. Simon & Jude Roman Catholic Cathedral Phoenix - District 5
    License - Special Event
  30. 26 Liquor License - Special Event - AZlowriderevents - District 5
    License - Special Event
  31. 27 Liquor License - El Dorado Sports Bar - District 5
    License - Liquor
  32. 28 Liquor License - 3455 Shell - District 5
    License - Liquor
  33. 29 Liquor License - Ace of Wingz - District 5
    License - Liquor
  34. 30 Liquor License - Sabor and Beer - District 5
    License - Liquor
  35. 31 Liquor License - Special Event - Desert Garden Montessori School, Inc. - District 6
    License - Special Event
  36. 32 Liquor License - Special Event - Kiwanis Club of Ahwatukee Foundation, Inc. - District 6
    License - Special Event
  37. 33 Liquor License - Special Event - Phoenix Children's Hospital Foundation - District 6
    License - Special Event
  38. 34 Liquor License - Aldi #180 - District 6
    License - Liquor
  39. 35 Liquor License - Arcadia Pizza Company - District 6
    License - Liquor
  40. 36 Liquor License - Chestnut Brunch Bar - District 6
    License - Liquor
  41. 37 Liquor License - Hotel Embarque - District 6
    License - Liquor
  42. 38 Liquor License - Pre Game Sports Grill - District 6
    License - Liquor
  43. 39 Liquor License - Mosh Brew LLC - District 7
    License - Liquor
  44. 40 Liquor License - Downtown Spirits - District 7
    License - Liquor
  45. 41 Liquor License - Special Event - Dawn Childhood Foundation - District 8
    License - Special Event
  46. 42 Liquor License - Special Event - Latino Pride Alliance - District 8
    License - Special Event
  47. 43 Liquor License - Special Event - Saint Sava Serbian Orthodox Church - District 8
    License - Special Event
  48. 44 Liquor License - Pacos Tacos & Sip - District 8
    License - Liquor
  49. 45 Liquor License - Sunoco Gas Station - District 8
    License - Liquor
  50. PAYMENT ORDINANCE (Ordinance S-53090) (Items 46-54)
  51. 46 City of Goodyear - Annual Water Utility Payment
    Payment Ordinance
  52. 47 DCS Management, LLC
    Payment Ordinance
  53. 48 Oliver Industries, LLC
    Payment Ordinance
  54. 49 RR Donnelley & Sons Company dba RR Donnelley
    Payment Ordinance
  55. 50 Settlement of Claim(s) Dura v. City of Phoenix
    Payment Ordinance
  56. 51 Settlement of Claim(s) Flores v. City of Phoenix
    Payment Ordinance
  57. 52 Settlement of Claim(s) Montenegro v. City of Phoenix
    Payment Ordinance
  58. 53 Settlement of Claim(s) Moore v. City of Phoenix
    Payment Ordinance
  59. 54 Settlement of Claim(s) Rhem v. City of Phoenix
    Payment Ordinance
  60. ADMINISTRATION
  61. 55 Campaign Information Policy - Citywide
    Formal Action
  62. 56 Proposed 44th Street and Bajada Road Annexation - Authorization to File - District 2
    Formal Action
  63. 57 Customer Engagement Software - EXC 23-003 - Amendment (Ordinance S-53091) - Citywide
    Law Dept. Consolidated S-Ordinance
  64. 58 Acceptance of an Easement for Drainage Purposes (Ordinance S-53123) - District 2
    Ordinance-S
  65. 59 Grant or Dedication of a Public Utility Easement for a City Project Located at 4900 N. 45th Avenue (Ordinance S-53111) - District 5
    Ordinance-S
  66. 60 AmeriCorps VISTA Program Contract - RFA-26-0069 Request for Award (Ordinance S-53091) - Citywide
    Law Dept. Consolidated S-Ordinance
  67. 61 Carrier and Broadband Provider Services - Request for Award (Ordinance S-53091) - Citywide
    Law Dept. Consolidated S-Ordinance
  68. 62 Email Marketing Software - Constant Contact Software, Inc. Terms of Service Agreement - Request for Authorization (Ordinance S-53135) Citywide
    Ordinance-S
  69. 63 Professional Development and Training Services - RFQu 25-0572 - Amendment (Ordinance S-53091) - Citywide
    Law Dept. Consolidated S-Ordinance
  70. 64 Various Landscape, Agricultural, and Field Maintenance Equipment, Parts, and Accessories - IFB 26-0057 - Amendment (Ordinance S-53091) - Citywide
    Law Dept. Consolidated S-Ordinance
  71. 65 Window Coverings, Including Installation and Repair Services Contract - IFB-26-0232 Request for Award (Ordinance S-53091) - Citywide
    Law Dept. Consolidated S-Ordinance
  72. 66 Authorization to Enter Into a License Agreement With Secretary of the Air Force for Public Safety Communication Purposes at Luke Air Force Base (Ordinance S-53116) - Out of City
    Ordinance-S
  73. 67 Cabling Communication Systems - State of Arizona Cooperative Contract - COOP 24-0211 - Amendment (Ordinance S-53121) - Citywide
    Ordinance-S
  74. 68 Communication Tower Inspection, Maintenance and Repair Services Contract - IFB 26-0240 Request for Award (Ordinance S-53105) - Citywide
    Ordinance-S
  75. 69 Authorization to Apply for, Accept, and Enter into an Agreement for Victims of Crime Act Grant Funds (Ordinance S-53131) - Citywide
    Ordinance-S
  76. 70 Request Authority to Enter into IGA with AHCCCS to Use Pediatric Health Care Initiative Funds to Finance AHCCCS Payments to Phoenix Children’s Hospital (Ordinance S-53126) - Citywide
    Ordinance-S
  77. 71 Request to Appropriate, Expend and Disburse Federal Economic Development Initiative/Community Project Funding (Ordinance S-53115) - Citywide
    Ordinance-S
  78. 72 Request Retroactive Authorization to Apply for, Accept and Disburse Funding from The United States Conference of Mayors Healthy and Sustainable Communities Grant Program (Ordinance S-53134) - Citywide
    Ordinance-S
  79. 73 Tohono O'odham Nation Tribal 2026 Gaming Grants (Ordinance S-53097) - Citywide
    Ordinance-S
  80. 74 Transfer of Retirement Funds to Arizona State Retirement System (Ordinance S-53112) - Citywide
    Ordinance-S
  81. COMMUNITY SERVICES
  82. 75 Authorization to Apply for a Grant from The Nature Conservancy to Improve Citywide Tree Policy (Ordinance S-53140) - Citywide
    Ordinance-S
  83. 76 Funding for Maintenance and Repair of Safety and Safe Occupancy items for the City's Instrumentalities (Ordinance S-53130) - Citywide
    Ordinance-S
  84. 77 Retroactive Authorization to Apply for, Accept and Disburse Arizona Department of Housing Grant Funding (Ordinance S-53110) - District 7
    Ordinance-S
  85. 78 Authorization to Amend Contract with the Arizona Community Action Association dba Wildfire (Ordinance S-53127) - Citywide
    Ordinance-S
  86. 79 Retroactive Authorization to Extend Contract #164105 with Area Agency on Aging, Region One, Inc. Grant for Home Delivered Meals Program and Accept and Disburse Additional Funding (Ordinance S-53103) - Citywide
    Ordinance-S
  87. 80 Library Electronic Resources and Associated Services Contract - RFQu 23-001 - Amendment (Ordinance S-53091) - Citywide
    Law Dept. Consolidated S-Ordinance
  88. 81 Arizona Coliseum and Exposition Center Request for Police and Code Enforcement Services for the 2026 Arizona State Fair (Ordinance S-53091) - District 4
    Law Dept. Consolidated S-Ordinance
  89. 82 Mutual Indemnification Agreement with Maricopa County Air Quality Department Charging and Fueling Infrastructure Grant (Ordinance S-53139) - Districts 3, 5 & 7
    Ordinance-S
  90. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
  91. 83 Development Agreement with CivicGroup LLC for the Adaptive Reuse and Rehabilitation of the Security Building and Annex Building located at 222 and 234 N. Central Avenue (Ordinance S-53142) - District 7
    Ordinance-S
  92. 84 Authorization to Enter Into an Intergovernmental Agreement with Phoenix Union High School District to Administer a Youth Outreach Program (Ordinance S-53132) - Citywide
    Ordinance-S
  93. 85 Resolution to Participate In and Support Bid to Host Rugby World Cup and Related Events (Resolution 22392) - Citywide
    Resolution
  94. PUBLIC SAFETY
  95. 86 Authorization to Extend Agreements for FY 2023 Homeland Security Grant Program Funds (Ordinance S-53119) - Citywide
    Ordinance-S
  96. 87 Request to Extend the Agreement for Fire Incident Management System Grant Funds (Ordinance S-53138) - Citywide
    Ordinance-S
  97. 88 Firefighter Testing 1 & 2 Contract - RFA 26-0256 Request for Award (Ordinance S-53091) - Citywide
    Law Dept. Consolidated S-Ordinance
  98. 89 Agreement with the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office for Policy Routing Function within the Next Generation 9-1-1 System (Ordinance S-53133) - Citywide
    Ordinance-S
  99. 90 Critical Incident Psychological Services Contract - RFQu 26-0231 Request for Award (Ordinance S-53117) - Citywide
    Ordinance-S
  100. 91 Donation from Phoenix Police Reserve Foundation for Vehicle (Ordinance S-53141) - Citywide
    Ordinance-S
  101. TRANSPORTATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE
  102. 92 Event Management System - RFP 16-085 - Amendment (Ordinance S-53099) - District 8
    Ordinance-S
  103. 93 Phoenix Goodyear Airport New Apron and Taxiway Connector - Engineering Services Amendment 2 - AV41000077 FAA (Ordinance S-53106) - Out of City
    Ordinance-S
  104. 94 Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport Terminal 3 Garage Expansion Joints and Bearing Pads and Terminal 4 Garage Seals and Expansion Joints on Levels 4 through 9 - Construction Manager at Risk Services - AV13000007 and AV21000117 (Ordinance S-53102) - District 8
    Ordinance-S
  105. 95 Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport Airfield Lighting Vaults Modernization - Engineering Services - Rescind and Award - AV08000090 (Ordinance S-53107) - District 8
    Ordinance-S
  106. 96 Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport Airfield Lighting Vaults Modernization - Construction Manager at Risk Services - AV08000090 (Ordinance S-53109) - District 8
    Ordinance-S
  107. 97 Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport North Infield Paving and Drainage Improvements - 2-Step Construction Manager at Risk Services - AV08000091/ADOT (Ordinance S-53113) - District 8
    Ordinance-S
  108. 98 Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport Terminal 4 Roof Replacement N2 Concourse, N3 Concourse, and Connector Bridges - 2-Step Construction Manager at Risk Services Amendment - AV21000121 FAA (AV21000116 FAA) (Ordinance S-53122) - District 8
    Ordinance-S
  109. 99 Solid Waste and Recycling Equipment - Requirements Agreement COOP-26-0187 (Ordinance S-53098) - Citywide
    Ordinance-S
  110. 100 Fare Policy Amendment - Reduced Fare for Express/RAPID and Recent Program Changes (Ordinance S-53137) - Citywide
    Ordinance-S
  111. 101 October 2026 Proposed Bus Service Improvements (Ordinance S-53136) - Districts 1, 2, 3, 5, 7 & 8
    Ordinance-S
  112. 102 Master Intergovernmental Agreement with Arizona State University and Other Affiliated Research Entities for Research Services Associated with City Projects - Amendment (Ordinance S-53108) - Citywide
    Ordinance-S
  113. 103 Materials Recovery Facility Maintenance & Inspection Program Contract - RFP 27-SW-009 - Request for Award (Ordinance S-53091) - Districts 2 & 7
    Law Dept. Consolidated S-Ordinance
  114. 104 Supply, Install and Repair Services of Restroom Partitions - IFB 25-FMD-034 - Amendment (Ordinance S-53091) - Citywide
    Law Dept. Consolidated S-Ordinance
  115. 105 Acceptance and Dedication of a Special Warranty Deed From the Flood Control District of Maricopa County for Right-of-Way Purposes Located Northeast of W. Olney and 27th Avenue (Ordinance S-53092) - District 8
    Ordinance-S
  116. 106 Citywide General Construction Job Order Contracting Services - Amendment - 4108JOC209 (Ordinance S-53125) - District 7
    Ordinance-S
  117. 107 Lift Station 66 and Lift Station 77 Wastewater Infrastructure Modifications - Construction Administration and Inspection Services - WS90501009 (Ordinance S-53101) - Districts 1 & 2
    Ordinance-S
  118. 108 Roadway Safety Analysis Program / Highway Safety Improvement Program 43rd Avenue and Thunderbird Road Traffic Signal Upgrade - Design-Bid-Build Services - ST89320172 (Ordinance S-53129) - District 1
    Ordinance-S
  119. 109 Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Program Construction Administration and Inspection Services - Engineering Services - WS90500118 and WS90500299 (Ordinance S-53100) - Citywide
    Ordinance-S
  120. 110 Synchro Studio Software - Amendment (Ordinance S-53091) - Citywide
    Law Dept. Consolidated S-Ordinance
  121. 111 Van Buren Street: 7th Street to 24th Street Signal and Pedestrian Improvements - Design-Bid-Build Services - ST89320161 (Ordinance S-53120) - District 8
    Ordinance-S
  122. 112 Water Facilities General Construction Job Order Contracting Services - JOC255 (Ordinance S-53094) - Citywide
    Ordinance-S
  123. 113 Water Distribution Small Diameter Asset Repair and Replacement Job Order Contract Program Construction Administration and Inspection Support On-Call Services (Ordinance S-53096) - Citywide
    Ordinance-S
  124. 114 Water Meter Itron Replacement Program - 2-Step Job Order Contracting Services - JOC250 (Ordinance S-53104) - Citywide
    Ordinance-S
  125. 115 23rd Avenue Wastewater Treatment Plant Job Order Contract Program Engineering Support Services - WS90200001, WS90200053, WS90200055, and WS90450008 (Ordinance S-53093) - Citywide
    Ordinance-S
  126. 116 Authorization to Enter into a Memorandum of Understanding With Multiple Agencies to Conduct a Gila River System Optimization Study (Ordinance S-53118) - District 7
    Ordinance-S
  127. 117 Document Scanning Services Contract - RFP 22-0268 - Amendment (Ordinance S-53095) - Citywide
    Ordinance-S
  128. 118 S::CAN Equipment, Parts, and Service- Request for Award (Ordinance S-53091) - Citywide
    Law Dept. Consolidated S-Ordinance
  129. 119 Fire Life Safety Systems Inspection Testing and Repair - IFB 2425-WAD-641 - Amendment (Ordinance S-53128) - Citywide
    Ordinance-S
  130. 120 Shelving For Warehouses - IFB-26-0251 - Request for Award (Ordinance S-53091) - Citywide
    Law Dept. Consolidated S-Ordinance
  131. 121 Network and Telephony Equipment and Related Services - COOP 23-004 -Amendment (Ordinance S-53091) - Citywide
    Law Dept. Consolidated S-Ordinance
  132. 122 Modular Storage and Dosing System for Ferrous Chloride: Maintenance and Supply Requirement Contract - RFA-1920-WWC-225 Amendment (Ordinance S-53124) - Citywide
    Ordinance-S
  133. 123 Protocol Gateways - Amendment (Ordinance S-53091) - Citywide
    Law Dept. Consolidated S-Ordinance
  134. 124 Sewer and Storm Drain Cleaning and Inspection Services Contract - IFB-2324-WWC-626 - Amendment (Ordinance S-53091) - Citywide
    Law Dept. Consolidated S-Ordinance
  135. 125 Water Transmission Main Inspection and Assessment Program - Engineering Services - WS85500379 (Ordinance S-53114) - Citywide
    Ordinance-S
  136. 126 Wireless Radio Maintenance Contract - IFB-26-0289 Request for Award (Ordinance S-53091) - Citywide
    Law Dept. Consolidated S-Ordinance
  137. PLANNING AND ZONING MATTERS
  138. *127 ***ITEM REVISED (SEE ATTACHED MEMO)*** Abandonment of Right-of-Way - ABND 220069 - West Nancy Lane and 33rd Lane (Resolution 22391) - District 8
    Resolution
  139. 128 Amend City Code - Official Supplementary Zoning Map 1309 (Ordinance G-7533) - District 5
    Ordinance-G
  140. 129 Amend City Code - Official Supplementary Zoning Map 1310 (Ordinance G-7534) - District 2
    Ordinance-G
  141. 130 Amend City Code - Ordinance Adoption - Rezoning Application PHO-1-26--Z-92-23-8 - Southeast Corner of 19th Avenue and Baseline Road (Ordinance G-7535) - District 8
    Ordinance-G
  142. REPORTS FROM CITY MANAGER, COMMITTEES OR CITY OFFICIALS
  143. 000 CITIZEN COMMENTS
  144. ADJOURN