City Council Policy Session - 2026-02-10
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Meeting Summary
The Phoenix City Council Policy Session on 2026-02-10 approved the 2026 Strategies to Address Homelessness Plan by a 9-0 vote, establishing a comprehensive framework with five goals including prevention, safety, coordination, dedicated housing, and accountability. The council also received a detailed presentation on proposed solid waste rate increases of $6 in July 2026, $6 in 2027, and $5 in 2028 to address a projected fund shortfall, with community outreach meetings scheduled before the April 22 formal council vote.
Key Decisions (1)
2026 Strategies to Address Homelessness Plan
Council approved the refreshed homelessness plan developed with Bloomberg Associates, establishing five strategic goals: decrease people becoming homeless, decrease unsheltered/sheltered populations, reduce time in homelessness, increase housing placements, and improve service effectiveness. The plan includes prevention initiatives, behavioral health coordination, master leasing and shared housing models, and enhanced accountability measures.
Market Signals (4)
Housing Demand
City exceeded its goal to create or preserve 50,000 homes five years ahead of schedule, with more than 61,000 homes built or preserved since 2020, approximately 20% affordable.
Housing Demand
US House passed Housing for the 21st Century Act with 390-9 bipartisan vote, and Senate passed Road to Housing Act, signaling potential federal housing investment.
Infrastructure
City has invested nearly half a billion dollars in solid waste infrastructure including transfer stations, recycling facilities, and landfill with up to 100 years of capacity.
Sentiment
Solid waste rates proposed to increase approximately 50% over three years ($6 in 2026, $6 in 2027, $5 in 2028) due to inflationary pressures, with Vice Mayor expressing concern about affordability impact on residents.