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Phoenix City Council

Formal Meeting · 21 January 2026

1:32:51 56 agenda items 62% of speaking time attributed

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KG Gallego
Mayor
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KG Gallego
Mayor
DA Archibald
City Clerk
BG Guardado
Councilwoman · District 5
DA Archibald
City Clerk
AH Hernandez
Councilwoman · District 7
DA Archibald
City Clerk
AO O'Brien
Councilwoman · District 1
DA Archibald
City Clerk
LP Pastor
Councilwoman · District 4
DA Archibald
City Clerk
KR Robinson
Councilman · District 6
DA Archibald
City Clerk
DS Stark
Councilwoman · District 3
DA Archibald
City Clerk
JW Waring
Councilman · District 2
DA Archibald
City Clerk
DA Archibald
City Clerk
KG Gallego
Mayor
DA Archibald
City Clerk
MB Barajas
Spanish interpreter
KG Gallego
Mayor
DA Archibald
City Clerk
KG Gallego
Mayor
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KG Gallego
Mayor
KH Hodge Washington
Vice Mayor · District 8
LP Pastor
Councilwoman · District 4
KG Gallego
Mayor

BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS

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KH Hodge Washington
Vice Mayor · District 8
LP Pastor
Councilwoman · District 4
KH Hodge Washington
Vice Mayor · District 8
KG Gallego
Mayor
Item 3

Swearing In of a Municipal Court Judge

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KG Gallego
Mayor
KH Hodge Washington
Vice Mayor · District 8
KG Gallego
Mayor
LP Pastor
Councilwoman · District 4
KG Gallego
Mayor
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KG Gallego
Mayor
KH Hodge Washington
Vice Mayor · District 8
KG Gallego
Mayor
Passed Item 3 · 9 yes City of Phoenix official record
Betty Guardado · D5 Yes
Anna Hernandez · D7 Yes
Kesha Hodge Washington · D8 Yes
Laura Pastor · D4 Yes
Kevin Robinson · D6 Yes
Debra Stark · D3 Yes
Jim Waring · D2 Yes
Ann O'Brien · D1 Yes
Kate Gallego · Mayor Yes
Items 20–53

Items 20–55 voted together

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KH Hodge Washington
Vice Mayor · District 8
31 agenda items decided here · the City's official record
ItemTitleResult
20BVDA America, Inc.Passed 9–0
21Maricopa County Air Quality and Environmental RegulationsPassed 9–0
22Caliente Construction, Inc.Passed 9–0
23Settlement of Claim(s) Jacques v. City of PhoenixPassed 9–0
24Proposed 9th Avenue and Alameda Road Annexation - Authorization to File - District 1Passed 9–0
25Authorization to Amend License Agreement 145223 for City-Owned Property with Royal Palm Neighborhood to Extend Term (Ordinance S-52551) - District 5Passed 9–0
27Amendments to the City's Combined Classification and Pay Ordinance (S-51144) in Accordance with Human Resources Committees (HRCs) 2026-001 and 2026-002 Recommendations (Ordinance S-52563) - CitywidePassed 9–0
28Request for City Council to Call to Meet in Executive Session on Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 12:30 p.m. - CitywidePassed 9–0
29Apply For, Accept, Disburse Funds and Enter into Agreements for U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Brownfields Multipurpose Grant (Ordinance S-52560) - Districts 1, 3, 4, 6, 7 & 8Passed 9–0
31Forensic DNA Analysis Software, Maintenance, and Technical Support - EXC 21-032 - Amendment (Ordinance S-52549) - CitywidePassed 9–0
32Authorization to Waive Indemnification and Liability Requirements of Phoenix City Code 42-18 Through 42-20 for a One-Year Agreement with InTime Services Inc. (Ordinance S-52564) - CitywidePassed 9–0
33Request to Waive Indemnity and Liability Provisions of Phoenix City Code 42-18 to Enter into an Agreement With HonorHealth (Ordinance S-52562) - CitywidePassed 9–0
34Authorization to Amend Current Agreement and Ordinance for the Arizona Department of Emergency and Military Affairs Anti-Human Trafficking Grant (Ordinance S-52565) - CitywidePassed 9–0
36Amended and Restated Airport Lease 94042 with Jackson Jet Center Phoenix, LLC at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (Ordinance S-52561) - District 8Passed 9–0
37Aviation Department Facility Condition Assessment On-Call Services Amendment (Ordinance S-52570) - Districts 1, 8 & Out of CityPassed 9–0
38Contract Award for Transit-Oriented Development Services for Phoenix Main Line (Ordinance S-52559) - Districts 3, 4, 5, 6 & 8Passed 9–0
39Purchase of a Stump Grinder (Ordinance S-52548) - CitywidePassed 9–0
40Purchase of a Crafco Supershot Melter with Compressor (Ordinance S-52555) - CitywidePassed 9–0
41Automotive Upholstery Services - IFB-26-FSD-011 - Contract Recommendation (Ordinance S-52556) - CitywidePassed 9–0
42Traffic Signal Controller Cabinets Contract - IFB-26-0038 - Request for Award (Ordinance S-52558) - CitywidePassed 9–0
43Traffic Signal and Street Lighting Foundation and Conduit Installation - Two-Step Job Order Contracting Services - JOC249 (Ordinance S-52567) - CitywidePassed 9–0
4414 Locations in Phoenix (T2050 Highway Safety Improvement Program Streetlights Citywide) - Design-Bid-Build Services - ST85160015 (Ordinance S-52566) - Districts 1, 4 & 5Passed 9–0
45Intergovernmental Agreement with the City of Peoria for Roadway Improvements on 67th Avenue from Pinnacle Peak Road to Happy Valley Road (Ordinance S-52569) - District 1Passed 9–0
46Acquisition of Real Property for Pedestrian Improvements at the Southwest Corner of E. Roosevelt and N. 28th Streets (Ordinance S-52552) - District 8Passed 9–0
47Water Remote Facilities General Construction - Job Order Contracting Services - JOC239 (Ordinance S-52553) - CitywidePassed 9–0
48Water Main Replacement Program Engineering On-Call Services for Calendar Years 2026-2030 (Ordinance S-52554) - CitywidePassed 9–0
49Water Resources and Development Planning Consulting Services - RFQu-2021-WRD-410 - Amendment (Ordinance S-52545) - CitywidePassed 9–0
50Sewer and Storm Drain Cleaning and Inspection Services Contract - IFB 2324-WWC-626 - Amendment (Ordinance S-52550) - CitywidePassed 9–0
51Air Conditioning Cooler Parts and Equipment - IFB-23-FMD-032 - Amendment (Ordinance S-52544) - CitywidePassed 9–0
52Variable Frequency Drives - IFB-26-0087 - Request for Award (Ordinance S-52546) - CitywidePassed 9–0
53Amend City Code - Ordinance Adoption - Rezoning Application PHO-1-25--Z-25-25-4 - Approximately 165 Feet West of the Northwest Corner of 13th Place and Campbell Avenue (Ordinance G-7476) - District 4Passed 9–0
Item 35

Approval to Enter Into Agreements with Various Local Law Enforcement Agencies for the Use of the Phoenix Police Department's Records Management System (Ordinance S-52547) - Citywide

KH Hodge Washington
Vice Mayor · District 8
DA Archibald
City Clerk
KG Gallego
Mayor
DA Archibald
City Clerk
DA Archibald
City Clerk
Passed Item 35 · 9 yes City of Phoenix official record
Betty Guardado · D5 Yes
Anna Hernandez · D7 Yes
Kesha Hodge Washington · D8 Yes
Laura Pastor · D4 Yes
Kevin Robinson · D6 Yes
Debra Stark · D3 Yes
Jim Waring · D2 Yes
Ann O'Brien · D1 Yes
Kate Gallego · Mayor Yes
Item 26

Authorization to Disburse Funds Related to House Bill 2704 (Ordinance S-52557) - District 7

KG Gallego
Mayor
KH Hodge Washington
Vice Mayor · District 8
KG Gallego
Mayor
AH Hernandez
Councilwoman · District 7
KG Gallego
Mayor
JW Waring
Councilman · District 2
EZ Zuercher
City Manager
KG Gallego
Mayor
LP Pastor
Councilwoman · District 4
KG Gallego
Mayor
KH Hodge Washington
Vice Mayor · District 8
KG Gallego
Mayor
DA Archibald
City Clerk
DA Archibald
City Clerk
DA Archibald
City Clerk
KG Gallego
Mayor
Passed Item 26 · 8 yes, 1 no City of Phoenix official record
Betty Guardado · D5 Yes
Anna Hernandez · D7 No
Kesha Hodge Washington · D8 Yes
Laura Pastor · D4 Yes
Kevin Robinson · D6 Yes
Debra Stark · D3 Yes
Jim Waring · D2 Yes
Ann O'Brien · D1 Yes
Kate Gallego · Mayor Yes
Item 30

Fabrication and Installation of Park Signs - COOP 22-011 - Amendment (Ordinance S-52568) - Citywide

KG Gallego
Mayor
KH Hodge Washington
Vice Mayor · District 8
KG Gallego
Mayor
AH Hernandez
Councilwoman · District 7
KG Gallego
Mayor
AH Hernandez
Councilwoman · District 7
KG Gallego
Mayor
EZ Zuercher
City Manager
MW Whitfield
Parks and Recreation Director
AH Hernandez
Councilwoman · District 7
MW Whitfield
Parks and Recreation Director
AH Hernandez
Councilwoman · District 7
MW Whitfield
Parks and Recreation Director
AH Hernandez
Councilwoman · District 7
MW Whitfield
Parks and Recreation Director
AH Hernandez
Councilwoman · District 7
MW Whitfield
Parks and Recreation Director
AH Hernandez
Councilwoman · District 7
KH Hodge Washington
Vice Mayor · District 8
MW Whitfield
Parks and Recreation Director
KG Gallego
Mayor
BG Guardado
Councilwoman · District 5
AH Hernandez
Councilwoman · District 7
AH Hernandez
Councilwoman · District 7
AH Hernandez
Councilwoman · District 7
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DA Archibald
City Clerk
Passed Item 30 · 8 yes, 1 no City of Phoenix official record
Betty Guardado · D5 Yes
Anna Hernandez · D7 No
Kesha Hodge Washington · D8 Yes
Laura Pastor · D4 Yes
Kevin Robinson · D6 Yes
Debra Stark · D3 Yes
Jim Waring · D2 Yes
Ann O'Brien · D1 Yes
Kate Gallego · Mayor Yes
Item 54

(CONTINUED FROM NOVEMBER 19, DECEMBER 3 AND 17, 2025) - Authorization to Grant Sheely Ted D / ET AL c/o William Sheely / ET AL (Sheely Center) a Binding Waiver of Enforcement (Waiver) of the Special Permit Provisions for Data Centers (Ordinance S-52435) - District 5

KG Gallego
Mayor
BG Guardado
Councilwoman · District 5
JM Morris
Lobbyist · representation not stated in the record
BG Guardado
Councilwoman · District 5
JM Morris
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BG Guardado
Councilwoman · District 5
JM Morris
Lobbyist · representation not stated in the record
BG Guardado
Councilwoman · District 5
JM Morris
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BG Guardado
Councilwoman · District 5
JM Morris
Lobbyist · representation not stated in the record
BG Guardado
Councilwoman · District 5
KG Gallego
Mayor
DA Archibald
City Clerk
JB Bednarek
Planning and Development Director
BG Guardado
Councilwoman · District 5
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KG Gallego
Mayor
DA Archibald
City Clerk
DA Archibald
City Clerk
KG Gallego
Mayor
Passed Item 54 · 8 yes, 1 no City of Phoenix official record
Betty Guardado · D5 Yes
Anna Hernandez · D7 No
Kesha Hodge Washington · D8 Yes
Laura Pastor · D4 Yes
Kevin Robinson · D6 Yes
Debra Stark · D3 Yes
Jim Waring · D2 Yes
Ann O'Brien · D1 Yes
Kate Gallego · Mayor Yes
Item 55

(CONTINUED FROM NOVEMBER 19, DECEMBER 3 AND 17, 2025) - Public Hearing and Ordinance Adoption - Amend City Code - Ordinance Adoption - Rezoning Application PHO-1-25--Z-29-12-7(5) - Southeast Corner of 99th Avenue and Thomas Road (Ordinance G-7451) - District 5

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JB Bednarek
Planning and Development Director
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KG Gallego
Mayor
JM Morris
Lobbyist · representation not stated in the record
KG Gallego
Mayor
JM Morris
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KG Gallego
Mayor
JM Morris
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KG Gallego
Mayor
JM Morris
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KG Gallego
Mayor
JM Morris
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KG Gallego
Mayor
JM Morris
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KG Gallego
Mayor
JM Morris
Lobbyist · representation not stated in the record
KG Gallego
Mayor
JM Morris
Lobbyist · representation not stated in the record
KG Gallego
Mayor
JM Morris
Lobbyist · representation not stated in the record
KG Gallego
Mayor
JM Morris
Lobbyist · representation not stated in the record
KG Gallego
Mayor
JM Morris
Lobbyist · representation not stated in the record
KG Gallego
Mayor
JM Morris
Lobbyist · representation not stated in the record
KG Gallego
Mayor
JM Morris
Lobbyist · representation not stated in the record
KG Gallego
Mayor
JM Morris
Lobbyist · representation not stated in the record
KG Gallego
Mayor
JM Morris
Lobbyist · representation not stated in the record
KG Gallego
Mayor
JM Morris
Lobbyist · representation not stated in the record
KG Gallego
Mayor
JM Morris
Lobbyist · representation not stated in the record
KG Gallego
Mayor
JM Morris
Lobbyist · representation not stated in the record
KG Gallego
Mayor
JM Morris
Lobbyist · representation not stated in the record
KG Gallego
Mayor
JM Morris
Lobbyist · representation not stated in the record
KG Gallego
Mayor
JM Morris
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KG Gallego
Mayor
JM Morris
Lobbyist · representation not stated in the record
KG Gallego
Mayor
JM Morris
Lobbyist · representation not stated in the record
KG Gallego
Mayor
JM Morris
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KG Gallego
Mayor
JM Morris
Lobbyist · representation not stated in the record
KG Gallego
Mayor
JM Morris
Lobbyist · representation not stated in the record
KG Gallego
Mayor
JM Morris
Lobbyist · representation not stated in the record
KG Gallego
Mayor
JM Morris
Lobbyist · representation not stated in the record
KG Gallego
Mayor
JM Morris
Lobbyist · representation not stated in the record
KG Gallego
Mayor
JM Morris
Lobbyist · representation not stated in the record
KG Gallego
Mayor
JM Morris
Lobbyist · representation not stated in the record
KG Gallego
Mayor
JM Morris
Lobbyist · representation not stated in the record
KG Gallego
Mayor
JM Morris
Lobbyist · representation not stated in the record
KG Gallego
Mayor
BG Guardado
Councilwoman · District 5
JB Bednarek
Planning and Development Director
BG Guardado
Councilwoman · District 5
JB Bednarek
Planning and Development Director
BG Guardado
Councilwoman · District 5
JB Bednarek
Planning and Development Director
BG Guardado
Councilwoman · District 5
KG Gallego
Mayor
JB Bednarek
Planning and Development Director
BG Guardado
Councilwoman · District 5
KG Gallego
Mayor
BG Guardado
Councilwoman · District 5
KG Gallego
Mayor
LP Pastor
Councilwoman · District 4
JM Morris
Lobbyist · representation not stated in the record
LP Pastor
Councilwoman · District 4
KG Gallego
Mayor
BG Guardado
Councilwoman · District 5
DA Archibald
City Clerk
LP Pastor
Councilwoman · District 4
LP Pastor
Councilwoman · District 4
DA Archibald
City Clerk
KG Gallego
Mayor
Passed Item 55 · 8 yes, 1 no City of Phoenix official record
Betty Guardado · D5 Yes
Anna Hernandez · D7 No
Kesha Hodge Washington · D8 Yes
Laura Pastor · D4 Yes
Kevin Robinson · D6 Yes
Debra Stark · D3 Yes
Jim Waring · D2 Yes
Ann O'Brien · D1 Yes
Kate Gallego · Mayor Yes
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MB Barajas
Spanish interpreter
KG Gallego
Mayor
MB Barajas
Spanish interpreter

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Mayor
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18 more agenda items not found in the transcript, with their recorded results

These items were on the published agenda. The transcript doesn't mark where they were taken up (most were voted on together, without discussion). Results are the City's official record.

ItemTitleResult
1For Approval or Correction, the Minutes of the Formal Meeting on July 2, 2025Passed 9–0
2Mayor and Council Appointments to Boards and CommissionsPassed 9–0
4Liquor License - Cactus Liquor - District 1Passed 9–0
5Liquor License - Jacksons #808 - District 3Passed 9–0
6Liquor License - Vibe Box - District 3Passed 9–0
7Liquor License - Special Event - Arizona Matsuri - District 4Passed 9–0
8Liquor License - Special Event - Willo Neighborhood Association - District 4Passed 9–0
9Liquor License - Special Event - Knights of Columbus Cathedral Council 12708 - District 5Passed 9–0
10Liquor License - Special Event - Laveen Youth FC - District 5Passed 9–0
11Liquor License - Special Event - Save Our Schools Arizona Network - District 6Passed 9–0
12Liquor License - Par-Five Sports Grill - District 6Passed 9–0
13Liquor License - East Bite - District 7Passed 9–0
14Liquor License - Hero - District 7Passed 9–0
15Liquor License - The Nash - District 7Passed 9–0
16Liquor License - Pizzanista! - District 7Passed 9–0
17Liquor License - Vallarta Supermarkets #68 - District 7Passed 9–0
18Liquor License - Ace of Wingz - District 8Passed 9–0
19Liquor License - Supply & Sip - District 8Passed 9–0