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City Council Special Meeting

Friday, March 20, 2020 · 12:00 PM PM · phoenix.gov

TL;DR

In a special meeting on March 20, 2020, the Phoenix City Council declared a local emergency in response to the emerging COVID-19 pandemic, giving the Mayor expanded powers to manage the city's response. The council approved regulations affecting local businesses, particularly bars and restaurants, to help manage the public health crisis.

Key Decisions

  • Local Emergency Declaration Passed
  • Mayoral Emergency Powers Confirmation Approved
  • Regulations on Bars and Restaurants Approved

Agenda

  1. 1 Untitled item
    Action: approved and/or adopted as part of an omnibus motion Passed

    A motion was made by Vice Mayor Guardado and seconded by Councilman Nowakowski to declare a local emergency with additional language that Mayor Gallego has the right to declare a great emergency in the future.

  2. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
  3. REPORTS AND BUDGET UPDATES BY THE CITY MANAGER
  4. Untitled item
  5. CALL FOR AN EXECUTIVE SESSION
  6. Untitled item
  7. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION
  8. 1 (CONTINUED FROM MARCH 18, 2020 FORMAL AND SPECIAL MEETINGS) - Request City Council Confirmation of Mayoral Declaration of a Local Emergency
    Formal Action
    Action: approved Passed

    This item was approved.

  9. 2 Consideration of Adoption of Local Emergency Declaration and Regulations on Bars, Restaurants and Other Businesses
    Formal Action
    Action: approved

    This item was approved.

  10. ADJOURN