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City Council Formal Meeting

Wednesday, September 9, 2026 · 2:30 PM AM · phoenix.gov

TL;DR

This Phoenix City Council meeting on September 9, 2026 included routine administrative and licensing approvals. The agenda covered liquor license applications for special events and businesses across all districts, multiple contract awards for city services, rezoning applications, and several federal grant authorizations for transportation and infrastructure projects.

Key Decisions

  • Liquor License Applications Considered
  • Multiple Rezoning Applications (Items 90-101) Considered for ordinance adoption
  • Federal Transit Administration Low or No Emission Grant Program Authorization Considered
  • Payment Ordinance for Claim Settlements Considered
  • Downtown Arts Vending on Private Property Pilot Program Considered for adoption

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=m96be46b6df5dc77096a12587734d189a - 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 626 4050# (for English) or 2559 796 3800# (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 796 3800#. 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 796 3800#). 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 December 3, 2025
    Minutes
  5. 2 For Approval or Correction, the Minutes of the Formal Meeting on January 7, 2026
    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 - Special Event - Hope Ignites Phoenix (October 7-11, 2026) - District 1
    License - Special Event
  10. 5 Liquor License - Special Event - Hope Ignites Phoenix (October 14-18, 2026) - District 1
    License - Special Event
  11. 6 Liquor License - Special Event - Skipping Rocks, Inc. (September 19, 2026) - District 1
    License - Special Event
  12. 7 Liquor License - Special Event - Skipping Rocks, Inc. (September 25-26, 2026) - District 1
    License - Special Event
  13. 8 Liquor License - Special Event - Skipping Rocks, Inc. (October 2-4, 2026) - District 1
    License - Special Event
  14. 9 Liquor License - Special Event - Skipping Rocks, Inc. (October 31 - November 1, 2026) - District 1
    License - Special Event
  15. 10 Liquor License - Special Event - The Arizona Society of Homebrewers - District 1
    License - Special Event
  16. 11 Liquor License - Dove Valley Ranch Gold Club - District 2
    License - Liquor
  17. 12 Liquor License - Terra Gaucha Brazilian Steakhouse - District 2
    License - Liquor
  18. 13 Liquor License - Dino Mart - District 3
    License - Liquor
  19. 14 Liquor License - MJ Mini Mart - District 3
    License - Liquor
  20. 15 Liquor License - Special Event - Teamsters Local 104 - District 4
    License - Special Event
  21. 16 Liquor License - Blue Zebra Lounge - District 4
    License - Liquor
  22. 17 Liquor License - Subcity Sports Lounge - District 4
    License - Liquor
  23. 18 Liquor License - QuikTrip #1429 - District 5
    License - Liquor
  24. 19 Liquor License - Special Event - Greek Orthodox Church - Holy Trinity - District 6
    License - Special Event
  25. 20 Liquor License - Special Event - Knights Of Columbus Corpus Christi Council 10062 Charities - District 6
    License - Special Event
  26. 21 Liquor License - We Drink Tequila - District 6
    License - Liquor
  27. 22 Liquor License - Special Event - Boys and Girls Clubs of the Valley, Inc. - District 7
    License - Special Event
  28. 23 Liquor License - Quiktrip #1449 - District 7
    License - Liquor
  29. 24 Liquor License - Special Event - Girl Scouts Arizona Cactus - Pine Council, Inc. - District 8
    License - Special Event
  30. 25 Liquor License - Special Event - Phoenix Pride Incorporated - District 8
    License - Special Event
  31. 26 Liquor License - Special Event - Rosie's House: A Music Academy For Children, Inc. - District 8
    License - Special Event
  32. 27 Liquor License - Barro's Pizza - District 8
    License - Liquor
  33. 28 Liquor License - Del Monte Market - District 8
    License - Liquor
  34. PAYMENT ORDINANCE (Ordinance S-53143) (Items 29-36)
  35. 29 Laborers' International Union of North America (LIUNA) Local 777
    Payment Ordinance
  36. 30 American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) Local 2960
    Payment Ordinance
  37. 31 Maricopa Association of Governments
    Payment Ordinance
  38. 32 National League of Cities
    Payment Ordinance
  39. 33 Settlement of Claim(s) Gomez v. City of Phoenix
    Payment Ordinance
  40. 34 Settlement of Claim(s) Jackson v. City of Phoenix
    Payment Ordinance
  41. 35 Settlement of Claim(s) Johnson v. City of Phoenix
    Payment Ordinance
  42. 36 Settlement of Claim(s) Rabouin v. City of Phoenix
    Payment Ordinance
  43. ADMINISTRATION
  44. 37 Request for City Council to Call to Meet in Executive Session on Tuesday, September 29, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. - Citywide
    Formal Action
  45. 38 Policy Consultant - Citywide
    Formal Action
  46. 39 Acceptance of Easements for Drainage Purposes (Ordinance S-53162) - Districts 1 & 5
    Ordinance-S
  47. 40 Acceptance and Dedication of Easements for Public Utility Purposes (Ordinance S-53165) - Districts 2 & 5
    Ordinance-S
  48. 41 Acceptance and Dedication of Deeds and Easements for Roadway, Sidewalk, Public Utility and Multi-Use Trail Purposes (Ordinance S-53149) - Districts 1, 3, 5, & 7
    Ordinance-S
  49. 42 Grant of Public Utility Easements For a City Project Located at 455 N. Galvin Parkway (Ordinance S-53170) - District 6
    Ordinance-S
  50. 43 Acquisition, Relocation and Related Real Estate Services Contract - RFQu-26-0091 Request for Award (Ordinance S-53144) - Citywide
    Law Dept. Consolidated S-Ordinance
  51. 44 In Building Radio Frequency Coverage Services Contract - IFB-26-0355 Request for Award (Ordinance S-53147) - Citywide
    Ordinance-S
  52. 45 Park Sign Fabrication Contract - COOP-26-0305 Request for Award (Ordinance S-53148) - Citywide
    Ordinance-S
  53. 46 Financial Advisory Services - RFQu 26-0189 - Request for Award (Ordinance S-53161) - Citywide
    Ordinance-S
  54. 47 American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) Local 2960 Sponsored Life Insurance (Ordinance S-53168) - Citywide
    Ordinance-S
  55. 48 Court Reporting and Transcription Services - COOP 26-0070 Request for Award (Ordinance S-53180) - Citywide
    Ordinance-S
  56. 49 Temporary Attorney Staffing Support Contract - Direct Agreement - Request for Award (Ordinance S-53185) - Citywide
    Ordinance-S
  57. COMMUNITY SERVICES
  58. 50 Electronic Submittal and Verification Certified Payrolls Contract - COOP 26-0209 Request for Award (Ordinance S-53152) - Citywide
    Ordinance-S
  59. 51 Authorization to Amend Contract 165207 with UMOM New Day Centers, Inc. for Heat Related Respite Operator and Supportive Services (Ordinance S-53179) - District 8 & Citywide
    Ordinance-S
  60. 52 Fabrication and Installation Contract with Reeves Studios, LLLP for the Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport Terminal 3 Modernization Public Art Project (Ordinance S-53144) - District 8
    Law Dept. Consolidated S-Ordinance
  61. 53 Agreement for Software and Related Services between the City of Phoenix and EnergyCAP, LLC (Ordinance S-53184) - Citywide
    Ordinance-S
  62. 54 Harmon Regional Pool - Engineering Services - PA75200755 (General Obligation Bond) (Ordinance S-53164) - District 8
    Ordinance-S
  63. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
  64. 55 Participation at Consumer Electronics Show (Ordinance S-53181) - Citywide
    Ordinance-S
  65. 56 Phoenix Convention Center Exclusive Event Utility Services - Requirements Contract - RCS PCC 26-0218 - Request for Award (Ordinance S-53154) - Districts 7 & 8
    Ordinance-S
  66. 57 Event Services Contracted Labor - IFB 20-004 - Amendment (Ordinance S-53155) - Districts 7 & 8
    Ordinance-S
  67. 58 Uniformed Unarmed Security Services - RFP 20-004 - Amendment (Ordinance S-53156) - Districts 7 & 8
    Ordinance-S
  68. PUBLIC SAFETY
  69. 59 Hazardous Materials Technician Manuals Contract - RFA26-0387 Request for Award (Ordinance S-53150) - Citywide
    Ordinance-S
  70. 60 Key Control Systems and Maintenance - Requirements Contract - AVN RFA 23-044 - Amendment (Ordinance S-53169) - Citywide
    Ordinance-S
  71. 61 Authorization to Amend Ordinance for the School Resource Officer Services (Ordinance S-53166) - Citywide
    Ordinance-S
  72. 62 Justice Web Interface (JWI) Software and Support - State of Arizona Cooperative Contract ADSPO16-132426 - Amendment (Ordinance S-53146) - Citywide
    Ordinance-S
  73. 63 Retroactive Authorization to Apply for and Accept the Fiscal Year 2027 Full-Service Forensic Crime Laboratory Grant (Ordinance S-53171) - Citywide
    Ordinance-S
  74. 64 Amend Ordinance S-52421 for the Arizona Criminal Justice Commission Fiscal Year 2025 Paul Coverdell Forensic Science Grant (Ordinance S-53172) - Citywide
    Ordinance-S
  75. TRANSPORTATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE
  76. 65 Crafco Equipment, Parts and Services Contract - COOP26-0349 - Request for Award (Ordinance S-53144) - Citywide
    Law Dept. Consolidated S-Ordinance
  77. 66 Luggage Cart Rental Services Contract - RFA 26-0389 - Request for Award (Ordinance S-53158) - District 8
    Ordinance-S
  78. 67 New Land Lease with the Federal Aviation Administration at Phoenix Deer Valley Airport (Ordinance S-53144) - District 1
    Law Dept. Consolidated S-Ordinance
  79. 68 Modify Proposed Contract Term for Airport Advertising Revenue Contract Solicitation at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (Ordinance S-53144) - District 8
    Law Dept. Consolidated S-Ordinance
  80. 69 Authorization to Submit Applications for the Federal Transit Administration Low or No Emission Grant Program and Enter into Grant Agreements (Ordinance S-53183) - Citywide
    Ordinance-S
  81. 70 Retroactive Authorization to Submit Federal Transit Administration Grant Applications and Enter into Grant Agreements for the City of Chandler and Valley Metro/Regional Public Transportation Authority (Ordinance S-53182) - Out of City
    Ordinance-S
  82. 71 Electrical Shop Rubber Glove Personal Protective Equipment Testing Contract - IFB-26-0352 Request for Award (Ordinance S-53144) - Citywide
    Law Dept. Consolidated S-Ordinance
  83. 72 Commercial Locksmith Products and Services Contract - IFB 26-FMD-0304 Request for Award (Ordinance S-53144) - Citywide
    Law Dept. Consolidated S-Ordinance
  84. 73 Maintenance and Repair of Truck, Cylinder, and Other Industrial Scales - IFB 25-SWDD-025 - Amendment (Ordinance S-53144) - Citywide
    Law Dept. Consolidated S-Ordinance
  85. 74 Vehicle Glass Supply, Install, Repair, and Tint Services Contract - IFB 26-FSD-0288 Request for Award (Ordinance S-53144) - Citywide
    Law Dept. Consolidated S-Ordinance
  86. 75 Traffic Signals, Streetlight Poles and Related Components - IFB 21-007- Letter of Agreement (Ordinance S-53151) - Citywide
    Ordinance-S
  87. 76 Inverted Marking Paint Contract - IFB 26-0237 Request for Award (Ordinance S-53157) - Citywide
    Ordinance-S
  88. 77 Intergovernmental Agreement with Maricopa County Department of Transportation for Loop 101 Integrated Corridor Management (ICM) Readiness Project (Ordinance S-53145) - Districts 1, 2, & 3
    Ordinance-S
  89. 78 Reimbursement Agreement for Preliminary Engineering Services (Ordinance S-53173) - Districts 7 & 8
    Ordinance-S
  90. 79 Request Retroactive Authorization to Apply for Federal Funding for U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Railroad Administration, Railroad Crossing Elimination Program (Ordinance S-53174) - Districts 4, 7, & 8
    Ordinance-S
  91. 80 Request Retroactive Authorization to Apply for, Accept, and Disburse Federal Funding for the Bridge Investment Program Grant Opportunity for Federal Fiscal Year 2026 - Federal Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Funding (Ordinance S-53176) - District 8
    Ordinance-S
  92. 81 Request Retroactive Authorization to Apply for U.S. Department of Transportation Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) Grant Opportunity for Federal Fiscal Year 2026 (Ordinance S-53177) - Districts 4 & 5
    Ordinance-S
  93. 82 Sub-Regional Operational Group 91st Avenue Wastewater Treatment Plant 1A Rehabilitation - Engineering Services Amendment - WS90100114 (Ordinance S-53160) - District 7
    Ordinance-S
  94. 83 Sub-Regional Operating Group - 91st Avenue Wastewater Treatment Plant 1A Rehabilitation - Construction Manager at Risk Construction Services - Amendment - WS90100114 (Ordinance S-53163) - District 7
    Ordinance-S
  95. 84 Membrane Diffusers Contract - IFB-26-0382 - Request for Award (Ordinance S-53159) - Citywide
    Ordinance-S
  96. 85 Centrifuge Equipment Maintenance Contract - RFA-2425-WWT-700 Request for Award (Ordinance S-53175) - District 7
    Ordinance-S
  97. 86 Manhole Pest Control Services Contract - IFB-27-0400 - Request for Award (Ordinance S-53178) - Citywide
    Ordinance-S
  98. 87 Air Compressors, Dryers, Parts and Services Contract - IFB-26-0359 Request for Award (Ordinance S-53153) - Citywide
    Ordinance-S
  99. 88 Water Services Department Computer Control System Integrator On-Call Engineering Services (Ordinance S-53167) - Citywide
    Ordinance-S
  100. PLANNING AND ZONING MATTERS
  101. 89 Abandonment of Easement - ABND 250042 - 3152 East Bell Road (Resolution 22393) - District 2
    Resolution
  102. 90 Amend City Code - Ordinance Adoption - Rezoning Application Z-30-26-1 - Approximately 425 Feet East of the Southeast Corner of 51st Avenue and Union Hills Drive (Ordinance G-7537) - District 1
    Ordinance-G
  103. 91 Amend City Code - Ordinance Adoption - Rezoning Application Z-36-26-1 - Approximately 450 Feet South of the Southwest Corner of 15th Avenue and Whispering Wind Drive (Ordinance G-7539) - District 1
    Ordinance-G
  104. 92 Amend City Code - Ordinance Adoption - Rezoning Application Z-58-26-1 - Southwest Corner of I-17 and Rose Garden Lane (Ordinance G-7540) - District 1
    Ordinance-G
  105. 93 Amend City Code - Ordinance Adoption - Rezoning Application Z-29-26-2 - Approximately 160 Feet East of the Northeast Corner of 28th Street and Campo Bello Drive (Ordinance G-7543) - District 2
    Ordinance-G
  106. 94 Amend City Code - Ordinance Adoption - Rezoning Application Z-34-26-3 - Northwest Corner of 8th Street and Townley Avenue (Ordinance G-7538) - District 3
    Ordinance-G
  107. 95 Amend City Code - Ordinance Adoption - Rezoning Application Z-SP-2-26-5 - Approximately 300 Feet West of the Northwest Corner of 99th Avenue and Meadowbrook Avenue (Ordinance G-7541) - District 5
    Ordinance-G
  108. 96 Amend City Code - Ordinance Adoption - Rezoning Application Z-198-25-6 - Approximately 100 Feet South of the Southeast Corner of 44th Street and Clarendon Avenue (Ordinance G-7542) - District 6
    Ordinance-G
  109. 97 Amend City Code - Ordinance Adoption - Rezoning Application Z-35-26-6 - Approximately 400 Feet East of the Southeast Corner of 16th Street and Maryland Avenue (Ordinance G-7544) - District 6
    Ordinance-G
  110. 98 Amend City Code - Ordinance Adoption - Rezoning Application PHO-1-26--Z-39-21-6 - Approximately 830 Feet North of the Northeast Corner of 44th Street and Osborn Road (Ordinance G-7536) - District 6
    Ordinance-G
  111. 99 Amend City Code - Ordinance Adoption - Rezoning Application Z-SP-3-26-7 - Southwest Corner of 15th Avenue and Jackson Street (Ordinance G-7547) - District 7
    Ordinance-G
  112. 100 Amend City Code - Ordinance Adoption - Rezoning Application Z-152-25-8 (20th Street & Jones Avenue PUD) - Northeast Corner of 20th Street and Jones Avenue (Ordinance G-7546) - District 8
    Ordinance-G
  113. 101 Amend City Code - Ordinance Adoption - Rezoning Application Z-79-26-8 - Approximately 100 Feet East of the Northeast Corner of 19th Avenue and Lincoln Street (Ordinance G-7545) - District 8
    Ordinance-G
  114. 102 Public Hearing and Resolution Adoption - General Plan Amendment GPA-SM-2-25-8 - Approximately 995 Feet South of the Southeast Corner of 15th Avenue and Baseline Road (Resolution 22394) - District 8
    Resolution
  115. 103 Public Hearing and Ordinance Adoption - Rezoning Application Z-112-25-8 (Meritage Homes - 15th Ave. and Baseline Rd. PUD) - Approximately 995 Feet South of the Southeast Corner of 15th Avenue and Baseline Road (Ordinance G-7548) - District 8
    Zoning Ordinance & Public Hearing
  116. 104 Downtown Arts Vending on Private Property Pilot Program (Resolution 22395) - Districts 7 & 8
    Resolution
  117. REPORTS FROM CITY MANAGER, COMMITTEES OR CITY OFFICIALS
  118. 105 Consideration of a Citizen Petition Submitted by Ms. Clarissa Peterson - Citywide
    Formal Action
  119. 106 Permanently Designate the Spring Holiday as Farmworkers Day - Citywide
    Formal Action
  120. 000 CITIZEN COMMENTS
  121. ADJOURN