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City Council Formal Meeting

Wednesday, November 4, 2026 · 2:30 PM AM · phoenix.gov

TL;DR

The Phoenix City Council held a formal meeting on November 4, 2026, with a full agenda covering liquor license applications, contract approvals, infrastructure projects, and zoning matters. The council approved numerous administrative items including utility easements, service contracts, and amendments to existing ordinances affecting public safety, transportation, and community services. No controversial votes or major policy changes were highlighted in this agenda packet.

Key Decisions

  • Liquor License Applications Approved for consideration
  • Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds (Three Projects) Approved for West Eleventh, Cypress at South Mountain, and Girasol Three Projects
  • 35th Avenue and Van Buren Street Bus Rapid Transit Corridor Authorized to issue solicitations for final design and construction
  • Local Speed Limits Amendments Approved changes to city code for speed limits at 10 locations across multiple districts
  • Various Service Contracts and Amendments Approved multiple contracts for pest control, tree services, equipment maintenance, police towing, and streetlight maintenance

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 2556 742 3478# (for English) or 2552 341 6867# (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 341 6867#. 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 341 6867#). 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 January 21, 2026
    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 - Special Event - Arizona Wine Foundation Inc. - District 2
    License - Special Event
  9. 4 Liquor License - Globe in the Dark - District 2
    License - Liquor
  10. 5 Liquor License - Special Event - Our Sister Our Brother - District 3
    License - Special Event
  11. 6 Liquor License - Mezcal - District 3
    License - Liquor
  12. 7 Liquor License - Sushi Bros - District 3
    License - Liquor
  13. 8 Liquor License - Too Sweet Cakes - District 3
    License - Liquor
  14. 9 Liquor License - Yasha from Russia - District 3
    License - Liquor
  15. 10 Liquor License - DiMaggio's Uptown - District 4
    License - Liquor
  16. 11 Liquor License - Doubletree Phoenix Midtown - District 4
    License - Liquor
  17. 12 Liquor License - Sauce Pizza & Wine #5107 - District 4
    License - Liquor
  18. 13 Liquor License - Yoshi's - District 4
    License - Liquor
  19. 14 Liquor License - B&R Fish Shop - District 6
    License - Liquor
  20. 15 Liquor License - Mendocino Farms - District 6
    License - Liquor
  21. 16 Liquor License - Sauce Pizza & Wine #5102 - District 6
    License - Liquor
  22. 17 Liquor License - Special Event - The Alliance Francaise of Greater Phoenix - District 7
    License - Special Event
  23. 18 Liquor License - Bistro Brunch Cocina Mexicana - District 7
    License - Liquor
  24. 19 Liquor License - Federico's Mexican Food - District 7
    License - Liquor
  25. 20 Liquor License - Special Event - Children's Museum of Phoenix - District 8
    License - Special Event
  26. 21 Liquor License - Hampton Inn Phoenix-Airport - District 8
    License - Liquor
  27. 22 Liquor License - Ingo's - District 8
    License - Liquor
  28. PAYMENT ORDINANCE (Ordinance S-53289) (Item 23)
  29. 23 Salt River Project
    Payment Ordinance
  30. ADMINISTRATION
  31. 24 Acceptance and Dedication of an Easement for Public Utility Purposes (Ordinance S-53303) - District 3
    Ordinance-S
  32. 25 Grant of a Public Utility Easement for a City Project Located at 8130 N. Black Canyon Highway (Ordinance S-53301) - District 5
    Ordinance-S
  33. 26 Translation Devices Contract - RFA 27-0437 - Request for Award (Ordinance S-53290) - Citywide
    Law Dept. Consolidated S-Ordinance
  34. 27 Integrated Pest Control, Wildlife Relocation and Bird/Bat Management - IFB 24-0017 - Amendment (Ordinance S-53290) - Citywide
    Law Dept. Consolidated S-Ordinance
  35. 28 Restoration Services Contract - RFP GGS-26-0202 - Request for Award (Ordinance S-53290) - Citywide
    Law Dept. Consolidated S-Ordinance
  36. 29 SAP Programming and Technical Support Services - Amendment (Ordinance S-53290) - Citywide
    Law Dept. Consolidated S-Ordinance
  37. 30 Tree Pruning, Tree Removal and Other Services - COOP 24-0382 - Amendment (Ordinance S-53290) - Citywide
    Law Dept. Consolidated S-Ordinance
  38. 31 Employee Loans - COOP-23-038 - Amendment (Ordinance S-53308) - Citywide
    Ordinance-S
  39. 32 Arizona 811 Associate Membership for Right-of-Way Excavation Notification Services - Amendment (Ordinance S-53290) - Citywide
    Law Dept. Consolidated S-Ordinance
  40. 33 Shoplifting/Theft Diversion Program Contract - RFP PS-26-0265 (Ordinance S-53304) - Citywide
    Ordinance-S
  41. 34 Investigative Services Contract - RFQu 26-0293 - Request for Award (Ordinance S-53290) - Citywide
    Law Dept. Consolidated S-Ordinance
  42. 35 Request for City Council to Call to Meet in Executive Session for an Additional Date in 2026 and for Dates January through December 2027 - Citywide
    Formal Action
  43. COMMUNITY SERVICES
  44. 36 Retroactive Authorization to Apply for, Accept and Enter Into an Agreement with The Arizona Community Action Association dba Wildfire (Ordinance S-53307) - Citywide
    Ordinance-S
  45. 37 2027-28 Housing and Urban Development Consolidated Annual Action Plan Process - Citywide
    Formal Action
  46. 38 Acceptance of Real Property (Ordinance S-53293) - District 3 and Citywide
    Ordinance-S
  47. 39 Esteban Park Partial Improvements - Construction Administration and Inspection Services - PA75200701 (Ordinance S-53306) - District 8
    Ordinance-S
  48. 40 Miscellaneous Building Repair - PKS-RFQu-24-0080 - Amendment (Ordinance S-53310) - Citywide
    Ordinance-S
  49. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
  50. 41 Approval of Proceedings Regarding Issuance of Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds (West Eleventh Project) by the Industrial Development Authority of the City of Phoenix (Resolution 22409) - District 3
    Resolution
  51. 42 Approval of Proceedings Regarding Issuance of Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds (The Cypress at South Mountain Project), Series 2026 by the Industrial Development Authority of the City of Phoenix (Resolution 22408) - District 8
    Resolution
  52. 43 Approval of Proceedings Regarding Issuance of Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds (Girasol Three Project) by the Industrial Development Authority of the City of Phoenix (Resolution 22411) - District 8
    Resolution
  53. 44 Approval of Proceedings Regarding Issuance of Community Development Revenue Refunding Bonds (CPLC PM Redevelopment Project), Series 2026 by the Industrial Development Authority of the City of Phoenix (Resolution 22410) - District 8
    Resolution
  54. PUBLIC SAFETY
  55. 45 Authorization to Amend License Agreement 161527 with Downtown Phoenix, Inc., Located at 1 E. Washington Street, Suite 130 (Ordinance S-53298) - District 7
    Ordinance-S
  56. 46 Amend Ordinance S-51198 for the NICS Act Record Improvement Program (Ordinance S-53294) - Citywide
    Ordinance-S
  57. 47 Amend Ordinance S-50512 for the Fiscal Year 2023 Community Policing Development Microgrant (Ordinance S-53295) - Citywide
    Ordinance-S
  58. 48 Amend Ordinance S-51192 for the FY18 Arizona Criminal Justice Commission Crime Reduction Pilot Project Grant (Ordinance S-53296) - Citywide
    Ordinance-S
  59. 49 Amend Ordinance S-52210 for the Arizona Department of Public Safety Fentanyl Prosecution, Diversion and Testing Grant (Ordinance S-53297) - Citywide
    Ordinance-S
  60. 50 Request Authorization for Sale of Canine Moxie (Ordinance S-53311) - Citywide
    Ordinance-S
  61. 51 FARO Scanner Hardware and Software Maintenance Contract - RFA-24-0002 - Amendment (Ordinance S-53292) - Citywide
    Ordinance-S
  62. 52 General Police Towing Services - Contract - RFP GGS 25-0705 - Request for Award (Ordinance S-53290) - Citywide
    Law Dept. Consolidated S-Ordinance
  63. 53 Authorize Recommended Changes to the 2027 Neighborhood Block Watch Program Application Guide and Process (Ordinance S-53312) - Citywide
    Ordinance-S
  64. TRANSPORTATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE
  65. 54 Taxicab Services at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport - RCS 26-0200 - Request for Award (Ordinance S-53291) - District 8
    Ordinance-S
  66. 55 Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport Rental Car Center Vertical Transportation Modernization - Construction Manager at Risk Services - AV15000080 (Ordinance S-53300) - District 8
    Ordinance-S
  67. 56 Maintenance and Repair of Vehicle Barriers, Security Gates, and Cable Barriers - Requirements Contract - IFB 23-004(AT) - Additional Expenditures (Ordinance S-53290) - Districts 1, 8, and Out of City
    Law Dept. Consolidated S-Ordinance
  68. 57 Request to Issue a Solicitation for Final Design and a Solicitation for Construction of the 35th Avenue and Van Buren Street Bus Rapid Transit Corridor - Citywide
    Formal Action
  69. 58 Bus Stop and Transit Center Cleaning Services - RFP PTD26-006 - Request for Award (Ordinance S-53290) - Citywide
    Law Dept. Consolidated S-Ordinance
  70. 59 Amend City Code - Section 36-158, Schedule I, Local Speed Limits at 10 Locations (Ordinance G-7554) - Districts 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8
    Ordinance-G
  71. 60 Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral Ceremonial Sign Toppers - District 6
    Formal Action
  72. 61 Phoenix High Intensity Activated CrossWalk Signals - Three Locations - Design-Bid-Build Services - ST89330321 (Ordinance S-53299) - Districts 4, 7 and 8
    Ordinance-S
  73. 62 Request Authorization to Accept Funding and Enter Into an Intergovernmental Agreement with the Flood Control District of Maricopa County for the Fiscal Year 2027 Capital Improvement Program - 35th Avenue and Dobbins Road Storm Drain Project (Ordinance S-53309) - District 8
    Ordinance-S
  74. 63 Streetlight Maintenance Services Contract - RFP GGS-26-0220 - Request for Award (Ordinance S-53290) - Citywide
    Law Dept. Consolidated S-Ordinance
  75. 64 Salt River Project Land Use License - High-Intensity Activated Crosswalk - ST89330321 (Ordinance S-53290) - District 8
    Law Dept. Consolidated S-Ordinance
  76. 65 Salt River Project Land Use License - High-Intensity Activated Crosswalk - ST89330321 (Ordinance S-53290) - District 6
    Law Dept. Consolidated S-Ordinance
  77. 66 Salt River Project Land Use License - ST89340634 - 35th Avenue, Interstate 10 to Camelback Road (Ordinance S-53290) - Districts 4 and 5
    Law Dept. Consolidated S-Ordinance
  78. 67 Salt River Project Distribution Design and Construction Contract - ST87600136 - 20th Street, Grand Canal to Highland Avenue (Ordinance S-53290) - Districts 4 and 6
    Law Dept. Consolidated S-Ordinance
  79. 68 Salt River Project Distribution Design and Construction Contract - ST85160015 - 27th Avenue, Indian School to Camelback Roads (Ordinance S-53290) - Districts 4 and 5
    Law Dept. Consolidated S-Ordinance
  80. 69 Salt River Project Distribution Design and Construction Contract - ST85160015 - Thomas Road, 51st to 43rd Avenues (Ordinance S-53290) - District 4
    Law Dept. Consolidated S-Ordinance
  81. 70 Salt River Project Distribution Design and Construction Contract - ST85160015 - 27th Avenue, Maryland to Glendale Avenues (Ordinance S-53290) - District 5
    Law Dept. Consolidated S-Ordinance
  82. 71 Salt River Project Distribution Design and Construction Contract - ST85160015 - Bethany Home Road, 35th to 39th Avenues (Ordinance S-53290) - District 5
    Law Dept. Consolidated S-Ordinance
  83. 72 Salt River Project Distribution Design and Construction Contract - ST85160015 - 27th Avenue, Missouri Avenue to Bethany Home Road (Ordinance S-53290) - District 5
    Law Dept. Consolidated S-Ordinance
  84. 73 Salt River Project Distribution Design and Construction Contract - ST85160015 - 43rd Avenue, Bethany Home Road to Glendale Avenue (Ordinance S-53290) - District 5
    Law Dept. Consolidated S-Ordinance
  85. 74 Spoils Hauling Contract - IFB-26-0434 - Request for Award (Ordinance S-53302) - Citywide
    Ordinance-S
  86. 75 Emergency Plan Portfolio Support Services - RFP GGS-26-0364 - Request for Award (Ordinance S-53290) - Citywide
    Law Dept. Consolidated S-Ordinance
  87. 76 Local Limits Study for 91st Avenue and 23rd Avenue Wastewater Treatment Plants - Engineering Services - WS90120037 and WS90200044 (Ordinance S-53305) - Citywide
    Ordinance-S
  88. PLANNING AND ZONING MATTERS
  89. 77 Abandonment of Easement - ABND 250035 - Located West of 2875 S. 7th Avenue (Resolution 22407) - Districts 7 and 8
    Resolution
  90. 78 Amend City Code - Official Supplementary Zoning Map 1313 (Ordinance G-7556) - District 4
    Ordinance-G
  91. 79 (CONTINUED FROM AUGUST 26 AND OCTOBER 21, 2026) - Amend City Code - Official Supplementary Zoning Map 1309 (Ordinance G-7533) - District 5
    Ordinance-G
  92. 80 Amend City Code - Ordinance Adoption - Rezoning Application Z-92-26-6 - Southeast Corner of SR-51 and Camelback Road (Ordinance G-7555) - District 6
    Ordinance-G
  93. 81 Amend City Code - Ordinance Adoption - Rezoning Application Z-180-25-6 (Rio Rancho PUD) - Southeast Corner of 26th Street and Indian School Road (Ordinance G-7557) - District 6
    Ordinance-G
  94. 82 Amend City Code - Ordinance Adoption - Rezoning Application Z-103-26-8 - Southwest Corner of 24th Street and Portland Street (Ordinance G-7558) - District 8
    Ordinance-G
  95. REPORTS FROM CITY MANAGER, COMMITTEES OR CITY OFFICIALS
  96. 83 Consideration of Citizen Petitions Submitted by Mr. Jerry Van Gasse - Citywide
    Formal Action
  97. 000 CITIZEN COMMENTS
  98. ADJOURN