City Council Formal Meeting - 2026-04-08
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Meeting Summary
Phoenix City Council approved multiple zoning and development items, including a rezoning from R18 to R2 at 13th Avenue and Michigan Avenue for 19 detached single-family homes by Arcadia Communities (passed 9-0), and rezoning at 64th Street and Mayo Boulevard (passed 9-0). The council rejected an RFP award to Father's Matters for a $1.5 million youth crime prevention program, directing staff to cancel the procurement and develop a new RFP with council input by May 5th. The council also approved ceremonial street signage honoring Martin Schultz and recognized retiring fire accelerant detection dog Sonny.
Key Decisions (9)
Rezoning at 13th Avenue and Michigan Avenue
Approved rezoning from R18 to R2 for Arcadia Communities to develop 19 detached single-family homes on approximately 2.5 acres at the east side of 13th Avenue south of Union Hills. Project includes cul-de-sac completion at Michigan Avenue, traffic calming measures including stop signs, speed humps, and stamped pavement.
Rezoning at 64th Street and Mayo Boulevard
Approved Planning Commission recommendation for rezoning at southeast corner of 64th Street and Mayo Boulevard in District 2.
Father's Matters Youth Crime Prevention Contract
Council voted to cancel the RFP and reject the proposed $1.5 million contract with Father's Matters Incorporated for youth crime prevention services funded through the Neighborhood Block Watch Fund. Council directed staff to develop a new RFP with more robust council engagement.
Fixed Wing Pilot Training Contract
Authorization for fixed wing pilot training contract.
Homeland Security Grant Funds Acceptance
Authorization to accept reallocated federal fiscal year 2022 Homeland Security grant funds for terrorism prevention, protection, response and recovery planning, equipment and training.
Martin L. Schultz Way Ceremonial Signage
Approved ceremonial street signage honoring Martin Schultz for his contributions to Phoenix including work on Prop 104 transportation, ASU Board of Trustees, bioscience planning, Arizona Center development, and Human Services Campus.
Fire Department Accelerant Detection Dog Retirement Recognition
Recognized retirement of Sonny, accelerant detection dog who served Phoenix Fire Department for seven years responding to over 40 fire scenes annually.
CRISI Two-Step Construction Manager at Risk
Approved Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements Two-Step Construction Manager at Risk contract for rail safety improvements at 43rd and Camelback to 19th and Grand.
Liquor License Disapproval - Item 12
Council recommended disapproval of liquor license application in District 6 due to unresolved building permit and use permit requirements and letters of opposition.
Zoning Changes (2)
East side of 13th Avenue south of Union Hills, near Michigan Avenue cul-de-sac
Arcadia Communities
Southeast corner of 64th Street and Mayo Boulevard
Plaza
Development Activity (2)
Arcadia Communities Residential Development
19 detached single-family homes on platted lots, density of 7.7 dwelling units per acre, two-story homes, rent-to-own product. Includes completion of Michigan Avenue cul-de-sac, new sidewalk on east side of 13th Avenue, traffic calming measures.
Plaza Development at 64th Street and Mayo Boulevard
Rezoning approved for development in District 2.
Market Signals (3)
Housing Demand
Council emphasized need for middle housing products and rent-to-own options that help residents build equity toward homeownership.
Sentiment
Council expressed strong support for youth services investment, with multiple members citing community budget hearing feedback requesting more youth mental health and support services.
Infrastructure
Rail safety improvements being funded along BNSF line from 43rd and Camelback to 19th and Grand, with $200 million project also underway at 35th Avenue.