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City Council Formal Meeting

Wednesday, November 18, 2026 · 2:30 PM AM · phoenix.gov

TL;DR

The Phoenix City Council held a formal meeting on November 18, 2026, to address routine municipal business including liquor license applications, payment authorizations, and infrastructure contracts. Major agenda items included canvassing votes from the November 2026 City Council election, approving multifamily housing revenue bonds for Lavelen Park Place, and authorizing various city service contracts and land transactions.

Key Decisions

  • Canvass of Votes - November 2026 City Council Election Formal Action (outcome not specified in agenda)
  • Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds for Laveen Park Place (Districts 7 & 8) Resolution 22412 approved (outcome not specified in agenda)
  • 18 Liquor License Applications (Standard Licenses and Special Events) Under consideration (specific outcomes not specified in agenda)
  • Downtown Enhanced Municipal Services District 2027 Assessments Public hearing and resolution under consideration
  • Police Department Contracts (Helicopter Training, Towing Services, Hiring Software) Requests for award pending council action

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=m8d8c9eeeefb1e4d7625ac7eec553190c - 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 2554 124 7124# (for English) or 2550 484 1332# (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 2550 484 1332#. 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 2550 484 1332#). 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 - Sun Sushi and Grill All You Can Eat - District 1
    License - Liquor
  7. 3 Liquor License - Magnums Cigar Wine Liquor Emporium - District 2
    License - Liquor
  8. 4 Liquor License - Persian Room Fine Dining - District 2
    License - Liquor
  9. 5 Liquor License - Calitacos - District 3
    License - Liquor
  10. 6 Liquor License - Alden @ PhxArt - District 4
    License - Liquor
  11. 7 Liquor License - Mi Lindo Mazatlan Tacos y Mariscos - District 4
    License - Liquor
  12. 8 Liquor License - Restaurant Las Marias - District 4
    License - Liquor
  13. 9 Liquor License - Special Event - Almost There: A Mom + Pups Rescue - District 6
    License - Special Event
  14. 10 Liquor License - Special Event - Greater Phoenix Chapter SPEBSQSA, Inc. - District 6
    License - Special Event
  15. 11 Liquor License - Nishikawa Ramen - District 6
    License - Liquor
  16. 12 Liquor License - Wrigley Mansion Club - District 6
    License - Liquor
  17. 13 Liquor License - Special Event - Primero Conservation (December 3-5, 2026) - District 7
    License - Special Event
  18. 14 Liquor License - Special Event - Primero Conservation (December 10-12, 2026) - District 7
    License - Special Event
  19. 15 Liquor License - Special Event - XICO Inc. - District 7
    License - Special Event
  20. 16 Liquor License - Hola Cabrito - District 7
    License - Liquor
  21. 17 Liquor License - Pablo's - District 7
    License - Liquor
  22. 18 Liquor License - Special Event - Arizona Wine Foundation Inc. - District 8
    License - Special Event
  23. 19 (CONTINUED FROM OCTOBER 21, 2026) - Liquor License - Monacienoteca - District 8
    License - Liquor
  24. PAYMENT ORDINANCE (Ordinance S-53314) (Items 20-27)
  25. 20 Arizona Public Service Company
    Payment Ordinance
  26. 21 AFI, LLC
    Payment Ordinance
  27. 22 Arizona Department of Revenue
    Payment Ordinance
  28. 23 National Association of City Transportation Officials, Inc.
    Payment Ordinance
  29. 24 Arizona State University Southwest Pavement Technology Program
    Payment Ordinance
  30. 25 Settlement of Claim(s) Alhambra School District v. City of Phoenix
    Payment Ordinance
  31. 26 Settlement of Claim(s) Alvarez v. City of Phoenix
    Payment Ordinance
  32. 27 Settlement of Claim(s) Lua v. City of Phoenix
    Payment Ordinance
  33. ADMINISTRATION
  34. 28 Canvass of Votes - November 2026 City Council Election - Citywide
    Formal Action
  35. 29 Approval of Proceedings Regarding Issuance of Multifamily Housing Revenue Notes and Subordinate Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds (Laveen Park Place), Series 2026 by the Industrial Development Authority of the City of Phoenix (Resolution 22414) - Districts 7 and 8
    Resolution
  36. 30 Acceptance and Dedication of Easements for Public Utility and Sidewalk Purposes (Ordinance S-53321) - Districts 3, 6 and 8
    Ordinance-S
  37. 31 Acceptance of an Easement for Drainage Purposes (Ordinance S-53322) - District 2
    Ordinance-S
  38. 32 Amendment to the Tohono O'odham Nation Tribal 2026 Gaming Grants (Ordinance S-53335) - Citywide
    Ordinance-S
  39. COMMUNITY SERVICES
  40. 33 Authorization to Amend Contract with The Arizona Community Action Association dba Wildfire (Ordinance S-53323) - Citywide
    Ordinance-S
  41. 34 Authorization to Amend Contract with Booth Management Consulting, LLC (Ordinance S-53328) - Citywide
    Ordinance-S
  42. 35 Authorization to Add Vendor to Eviction Legal Services Qualified Vendor List (Ordinance S-53325) - Citywide
    Ordinance-S
  43. 36 Update to the Neighborhood Services Department's Code Enforcement Policy - Citywide
    Formal Action
  44. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
  45. 37 Three-Year Membership with Canada Arizona Business Council (Ordinance S-53332) - Citywide
    Ordinance-S
  46. 38 Aviation Land Reuse Strategy Land Disposal Generally Located at Sherman Street along 8th Street and 8th Place (Ordinance S-53330) - District 8
    Ordinance-S
  47. 39 Acquisition of Vacant Land in Spark Area 2 Generally Located at Grant and 11th Street (Ordinance S-53329) - District 8
    Ordinance-S
  48. 40 Public Hearing and Resolution to Approve the 2027 Downtown Enhanced Municipal Services District Assessments (Resolution 22412) - Districts 7 and 8
    Resolution
  49. 41 Pay Invoices for 2027 Downtown Enhanced Municipal Services District (Ordinance S-53324) - Districts 7 and 8
    Ordinance-S
  50. 42 Exclusive Pouring Rights at the Phoenix Convention Center, Symphony Hall, and Orpheum Theatre Contract - Request for Award (Ordinance S-53319) - Districts 7 and 8
    Ordinance-S
  51. PUBLIC SAFETY
  52. 43 Request to Apply For and Accept FY2026 100 Club of Arizona’s Safety Enhancement Stipend Program Funds (Ordinance S-53331) - Citywide
    Ordinance-S
  53. 44 Donation from Phoenix Police Foundation for Phoenix Police Academy Running Track (Ordinance S-53333) - District 8
    Ordinance-S
  54. 45 Donation from Phoenix Police Foundation for Patrol Division Equipment (Ordinance S-53334) - Citywide
    Ordinance-S
  55. 46 Mail Processing Services for Special, First Class and Bulk Mailings - Contract 160174 - Amendment (Ordinance S-53316) - Citywide
    Ordinance-S
  56. 47 Authorization to Enter Into an Agreement with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives for Crime Gun Enforcement Team Task Force Participation (Ordinance S-53337) - Citywide
    Ordinance-S
  57. 48 Helicopter Pilot Training and Certification Services Contract - RFP-26-0297 - Request for Award (Ordinance S-53315) - Citywide
    Law Dept. Consolidated S-Ordinance
  58. 49 ANSI National Accreditation Board Services Contract - RFA 26-0344 - Request for Award (Ordinance S-53327) - Citywide
    Ordinance-S
  59. 50 Phoenix Police Hiring Software (eSOPH) - EXC 22-057 - Amendment (Ordinance S-53317) - Citywide
    Ordinance-S
  60. 51 (CONTINUED FROM NOVEMBER 4, 2026) - General Police Towing Services - Contract - RFP GGS 25-0705 - Request for Award (Ordinance S-53336) - Citywide
    Ordinance-S
  61. TRANSPORTATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE
  62. 52 Voluntary Acquisition of Improved Real Property Located at 3127 E. Washington Street and Disposal of 42 City-Owned Parcels Near S. 16th and E. Pima and Cocopah Streets (Ordinance S-53326) - District 8
    Ordinance-S
  63. 53 Refuse Truck Body Repair Services - IFB 24-FSD-003 - Amendment (Ordinance S-53315) - Citywide
    Law Dept. Consolidated S-Ordinance
  64. 54 Intergovernmental Agreement Between the City of Phoenix and City of Glendale For the Sharing of Fiber Communications Infrastructure at Bell Road and 53rd Avenue and Camelback Road and 99th Avenue Intersections (Ordinance S-53320) - Out of City
    Ordinance-S
  65. 55 Authorization to License City-Owned Real Property to Shaw Butte Neighborhood Alliance (Ordinance S-53315) - District 3
    Law Dept. Consolidated S-Ordinance
  66. 56 2024 Booster Pump Station Improvements - Engineering Services Amendment - WS85100032 (Ordinance S-53318) - Districts 3, 6, 8 and Out of City
    Ordinance-S
  67. 57 Pressure and Temperature Instrumentation Equipment Contract - IFB-26-0398 - Request for Award (Ordinance S-53315) - Citywide
    Law Dept. Consolidated S-Ordinance
  68. 58 Atmospheric Monitoring Instruments - IFB-27-0435 - Request for Award (Ordinance S-53315) - Citywide
    Law Dept. Consolidated S-Ordinance
  69. PLANNING AND ZONING MATTERS
  70. 59 Abandonment of Easements - ABND 260012 - Located at 1819 and 1937 N. 99th Avenue (Resolution 22413) - District 5
    Resolution
  71. 60 Public Hearing and Ordinance Adoption - Rezoning Application Z-129-26-4 - Southeast Corner of 2nd Avenue and Indianola Avenue (Ordinance G-7559) - District 4
    Zoning Ordinance & Public Hearing
  72. REPORTS FROM CITY MANAGER, COMMITTEES OR CITY OFFICIALS
  73. 000 CITIZEN COMMENTS
  74. ADJOURN