Formal Meeting · 7 January 2026

1. 0:37:41Madam Mayor, honorable council members, ladies and gentlemen,
2. 0:37:45My prayer today is based upon what is known as the prayer of Jabez from 1 Chronicles 4.10 which says, If only you would bless me, extend my borders, let your hand be with me and keep me from harm so that I will not experience pain.
3. 0:38:00Let us pray.
4. 0:38:01Oh Father in heaven, shower your blessings upon this meeting by granting peace of mind and wisdom to those here who are responsible for taking care of the people and resources.
5. 0:38:14that you've entrusted to them.
6. 0:38:17Extend the territory of our hearts so that compassion reigns as this council and the many employees of the City of Phoenix work to benefit the people within our city and those who have contact with us from abroad.
7. 0:38:32Father, let your hand be with this council to guide them throughout their journey and to ensure the outcomes that you desire.
8. 0:38:40And finally, Lord, keep your servants here in the city of Phoenix from harm and supply them with the strength to complete what you have set before them so that your name is glorified in all the earth.
9. 0:38:53Amen.

1. 0:39:29Councilwoman Hernandez?

1. 0:39:31Councilwoman Hodge Washington?

1. 0:39:33Councilwoman Pastor?

1. 0:39:35Councilman Robinson?

1. 0:39:37Councilwoman Stark?

1. 0:39:40Councilman Waring?
2. 0:39:42Vice Mayor O'Brien?

1. 0:39:44Mayor Gallego?

1. 0:39:56Yes, Mayor, thank you.
2. 0:39:58As already mentioned, my name is Mario Barajas.
3. 0:40:00I'll be serving as one of the two interpreters, the other one being Elsie Duarte.
4. 0:40:05We'll be serving as Spanish interpreters to the community.
5. 0:40:09Now I'll take a moment to introduce ourselves to our Spanish-speaking audience and then review a couple of guidelines.
6. 0:40:16Buenas tardes, yo soy Mario Barajas, junto con mi colega Elsie Duarte.
7. 0:40:21Vamos a estar sirviendo como intérpretes a los de habla hispana esta tarde.
8. 0:40:25Quisiéramos repasar con ustedes brevemente de que si acaso van a dar un comentario público, favor de hablar de una manera clara, lenta y tratar de evitar distracciones de fondo así para poder interpretarles de la mejor manera posible.
9. 0:40:42Muchas gracias.
10. 0:40:43Thank you, Mayor.
11. 0:40:45Thank you so much, Mario.

Spoken in Spanish, transcribed as said

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1. 0:40:48The titles of the following ordinance and resolution numbers on the agenda were available to the public at least 24 hours prior to this council meeting and therefore may be read by title or agenda item only.
2. 0:40:56Ordinance is number G7469 through 7475, S52514 through 52542 and resolutions 22355 through 22362.
3. 0:41:06Thank you.

1. 0:41:08Will the city attorney explain the role of public comment?
2. 0:41:10Yes, thank you, Mayor.
3. 0:41:11Members of the public may speak for up to two minutes to comment on agenda items.
4. 0:41:15Comments must be related to the agenda item.
5. 0:41:18and the action being considered by the council.
6. 0:41:20General comments that go beyond the scope of the agenda item should be made during the citizen comment session at the end of the agenda.
7. 0:41:26City council and staff cannot discuss or comment on matters related to pending investigations, claims or litigation.
8. 0:41:33Additionally, any member of the public who appears before the council in their capacity as a lobbyist must, as required by Phoenix City Code, disclose this fact before addressing the council.
9. 0:41:42City Code states that speakers must express their comments respectfully and courteously.
10. 0:41:47Use of profane language, threats, or personal attacks on members of the public, council members, or staff are not allowed.
11. 0:41:53Such comments are disruptive and unrelated to the council's business.
12. 0:41:56Any person who violates these rules may lose their opportunity to speak further and could be asked to leave.
13. 0:42:00Thank you.

1. 0:50:45Yes, Mayor.

1. 0:51:36Yes, Mayor, Vice Mayor, also excluding items 61, 63, and 67.
2. 0:51:40That's items 61, 63, and 67.

1. 0:52:09Yes.
2. 0:52:10Hernandez?
3. 0:52:14Oh, Anna.
4. 0:52:17Yes.
5. 0:52:18Hodge Washington?

1. 0:52:20Pastor?
2. 0:52:20Yes.
3. 0:52:21Robinson?

1. 0:52:23Stark?
2. 0:52:23Yes.
3. 0:52:24O'Brien?

1. 0:52:26Gallego?
2. 0:52:26Yes.

1. 1:01:09Yes.
2. 1:01:10Hernandez?
3. 1:01:11Yes.
4. 1:01:11Hodge Washington?
5. 1:01:12Yes.
6. 1:01:13Pastor?
7. 1:01:14Yes.
8. 1:01:14Robinson?

1. 1:01:15Yes.

1. 1:01:16Stark?
2. 1:01:17Yes.
3. 1:01:18O'Brien?
4. 1:01:19Yes.
5. 1:01:19Gallego?

1. 1:01:20Passes 8-0.

1. 1:04:51Guardado.
2. 1:04:53Hernandez?

1. 1:04:55Hodge Washington?
2. 1:04:56Yes.
3. 1:04:57Pastor?
4. 1:04:58Yes.
5. 1:04:59Robinson?

1. 1:05:00Stark?
2. 1:05:01Yes.
3. 1:05:02O'Brien?

1. 1:05:03Gallego?
2. 1:05:04Yes.
3. 1:05:04Passes 7-0.

1. 1:05:53Guadalavo, Hernandez, Hodge Washington, Pastor, Robinson, Stark, O'Brien, Gallego, passes 7-0.

1. 1:06:37Hernandez?

1. 1:06:38Hodge Washington?

1. 1:06:40Pastor?
2. 1:06:41Yes.
3. 1:06:42Robinson?
4. 1:06:43Yes.
5. 1:06:43Stark?

1. 1:06:45O'Brien?

1. 1:11:06Thank you.
2. 1:11:07Roll call.
3. 1:11:09Hernandez?

1. 1:11:11Hodge Washington?
2. 1:11:12Yes.
3. 1:11:12Pastor?
4. 1:11:13Yes.
5. 1:11:14Robinson?

1. 1:11:15Stark?
2. 1:11:16Yes.
3. 1:11:16Waring?
4. 1:11:17Yes.
5. 1:11:17O'Brien?
6. 1:11:18Yes.
7. 1:11:19Gallego?
8. 1:11:19Yes.
9. 1:11:20Passes 8-0.

1. 1:11:52Hernandez?
2. 1:11:54Yes.
3. 1:11:55Hodge Washington?
4. 1:11:56Yes.
5. 1:11:57Pastor?
6. 1:11:58Yes.
7. 1:11:58Robinson?

1. 1:11:59Yes.

1. 1:12:00Stark?
2. 1:12:01Yes.
3. 1:12:01Waring?
4. 1:12:02Yes.
5. 1:12:02O'Brien?
6. 1:12:03Yes.
7. 1:12:04Yes.
8. 1:12:05Gallego.
9. 1:12:05Yes.

1. 1:21:43Mayor, members of council, I haven't seen this exact contract, but I can tell you that the majority, if not all of our contracts do have provisions in for either termination of convenience or termination for cause.

1. 1:22:07Vice Mayor.

1. 1:24:57Pastor?
2. 1:24:58Yes.
3. 1:24:59Robinson?

1. 1:25:46Stark?
2. 1:25:47Yes.
3. 1:25:48Waring?
4. 1:25:49Yes.
5. 1:25:49O'Brien?

1. 1:25:51Passes 6-1.

1. 1:32:53Mayor, Vice Mayor, Councilman Hodge Washington, and members of the council, yes, that is accurate.
2. 1:32:59The plan does include several components, one of those being enforcement as a component, and this funding is intended to address that component of the plan, you're correct.

1. 1:33:31Mayor, members of the council that is accurate.

1. 1:33:58Yes, Mayor, members of the council, Councilwoman Hodge Washington.
2. 1:34:01This is one piece of the puzzle to hopefully achieve our goal of Vision Zero.
3. 1:34:06This is one component.
4. 1:34:07There are multiple pieces moving forward under various departments, primarily the streets department, but this is one piece that will contribute to the overall success of the plan.