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2026-01-13 · Regular Meeting

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Owner transfer of a Series 6 (Bar) State liquor license for a new
Staff (s): Tim Curtis, Current Planning Director, 480-312-4210, tcurtis@scottsdaleaz.gov
Location 4333 N. Civic Center Plaza
Request Consider forwarding a recommendation of approval to the Arizona Department of Liquor
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Request: Consider forwarding a recommendation of approval to the Arizona Department of Liquor
Licenses & Control for a location and owner transfer of a Series 6 (Bar) State liquor license for a new
location and owner.
Location: 4333 N. Civic Center Plaza
Staff Contact(s): Tim Curtis, Current Planning Director, 480-312-4210, tcurtis@scottsdaleaz.gov
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Staff (s): Tim Curtis, Current Planning Director, 480-312-4210, tcurtis@scottsdaleaz.gov
Location 304 N. Hayden Road
Request Consider forwarding a recommendation of approval to the Arizona Department of Liquor
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Request: Consider forwarding a recommendation of approval to the Arizona Department of Liquor
Licenses & Control for a new Series 10 (Beer and Wine Store) State liquor license for an existing
location with a new owner.
Location: 304 N. Hayden Road
Staff Contact(s): Tim Curtis, Current Planning Director, 480-312-4210, tcurtis@scottsdaleaz.gov
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Owner transfer of a Series 7 (Beer and Wine Bar) State liquor
Staff (s): Tim Curtis, Current Planning Director, 480-312-4210, tcurtis@scottsdaleaz.gov
Location 7320 E. Scottsdale Mall
Request Consider forwarding a recommendation of approval to the Arizona Department of Liquor
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Request: Consider forwarding a recommendation of approval to the Arizona Department of Liquor
Licenses & Control for a location and owner transfer of a Series 7 (Beer and Wine Bar) State liquor
license for an existing location with a new owner.
Location: 7320 E. Scottsdale Mall
Staff Contact(s): Tim Curtis, Current Planning Director, 480-312-4210, tcurtis@scottsdaleaz.gov
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Staff (s): Tim Curtis, Current Planning Director, 480-312-4210, tcurtis@scottsdaleaz.gov
Location 15600 N. Hayden Road, Building B
Request Consider forwarding a recommendation of approval to the Arizona Department of Liquor
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Request: Consider forwarding a recommendation of approval to the Arizona Department of Liquor
Licenses & Control for a new Series 12 (Restaurant) State liquor license for an existing location with a
new owner.
Location: 15600 N. Hayden Road, Building B
Staff Contact(s): Tim Curtis, Current Planning Director, 480-312-4210, tcurtis@scottsdaleaz.gov
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Staff (s): Tim Curtis, Current Planning Director, 480-312-4210, tcurtis@scottsdaleaz.gov
Location 7107 E. 6th Avenue
Request Consider forwarding a recommendation of approval to the Arizona Department of Liquor
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Request: Consider forwarding a recommendation of approval to the Arizona Department of Liquor
Licenses & Control for a new Series 12 (Restaurant) State liquor license for a new location and
owner.
Location: 7107 E. 6th Avenue
Staff Contact(s): Tim Curtis, Current Planning Director, 480-312-4210, tcurtis@scottsdaleaz.gov
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Staff (s): Tim Curtis, Current Planning Director, 480-312-4210, tcurtis@scottsdaleaz.gov
Location 7014 E. Camelback Road, #0608
Request Consider forwarding a recommendation of approval to the Arizona Department of Liquor
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Request: Consider forwarding a recommendation of approval to the Arizona Department of Liquor
Licenses & Control for a new Series 12 (Restaurant) State liquor license for a new location and
owner.
Location: 7014 E. Camelback Road, #0608
Staff Contact(s): Tim Curtis, Current Planning Director, 480-312-4210, tcurtis@scottsdaleaz.gov
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Request Adopt Resolution No. 13571 authorizing:
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Projects Contracts – Approved on Consent.
Request: Adopt Resolution No. 13571 authorizing:
1. The following contracts for two years with the option to extend for three additional one-year
periods, in an amount not to exceed $3,000,000 for the initial two-year term of each contract, for
park planning architectural services on an on-call basis for transportation and infrastructure
projects throughout the City:
a. Contract No. 2026-001-COS with Dig Studio, Inc.
b. Contract No. 2026-002-COS with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc.
c. Contract No. 2026-003-COS with WERK, LLC
2. The City Manager, or designee, to execute any other documents and take such other actions as
necessary to carry out the intent of this Resolution.
Staff Contact(s): Alison Tymkiw, City Engineer and Transportation and Infrastructure Senior
Director, 480-312-7760, atymkiw@scottsdaleaz.gov
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Kimley-Horn
Request Adopt Resolution No. 13573 authorizing:
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Request: Adopt Resolution No. 13573 authorizing:
1. The following one-year contract extensions, in an amount not to exceed $750,000 per contract,
for on-call structural design services:
a. Contract No. 2024-002-COS-A1 with Caruso Turley Scott, Inc.
b. Contract No. 2024-003-COS-A1 with GFT Infrastructure, Inc. (formerly Gannet Fleming,
Inc.)
c. Contract No. 2024-004-COS-A1 with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc.
d. Contract No. 2024-005-COS-A1 with Point Engineers, LLC
2. The City Manager, or designee, to execute any other documents and take such other actions as
necessary to carry out the intent of this Resolution.
Staff Contact(s): Alison Tymkiw, City Engineer and Transportation and Infrastructure Senior
Director, 480-312-7760, atymkiw@scottsdaleaz.gov
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Staff (s): Alison Tymkiw, City Engineer and Transportation and Infrastructure Senior
Location 1901 N. Miller Road
Request Adopt Resolution No. 13575 authorizing:
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Consent.
Request: Adopt Resolution No. 13575 authorizing:
1. Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) Contract No. 2026-005-COS with CORE Construction,
Inc., in an amount not to exceed $74,240, to provide preconstruction services for the Fire Station
601 Ambulance Annex.
2. The City Manager, or designee, to execute any other documents and take such other actions as
necessary to carry out the intent of this Resolution.
Location: 1901 N. Miller Road
Staff Contact(s): Alison Tymkiw, City Engineer and Transportation and Infrastructure Senior
Director, 480-312-7760, atymkiw@scottsdaleaz.gov
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Staff (s): Alison Tymkiw, City Engineer and Transportation and Infrastructure Senior
Request Adopt Resolution No. 13570 authorizing the following one-year contract extensions, in an
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Approved on Consent.
Request: Adopt Resolution No. 13570 authorizing the following one-year contract extensions, in an
amount not to exceed $2,000,000 per contract, for vegetation management and wildland fire fuel
reduction services in and around the City on an as-needed basis:
1. Contract No. 2024-019-COS-A1 with ArborWorks Arizona, LLC
2. Contract No. 2024-020-COS-A1 with Artistic Land Management, Inc.
3. Contract No. 2024-021-COS-A1 with Birrueta Reforestation, Inc.
Staff Contact(s): Alison Tymkiw, City Engineer and Transportation and Infrastructure Senior
Director, 480-312-7760, atymkiw@scottsdaleaz.gov
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Staff (s): Chris Walsh, Deputy Parks & Recreation Director, 480-312-2551,
Request Adopt Resolution No. 13579 authorizing Contract No. 2026-014-COS, a Westworld
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Request: Adopt Resolution No. 13579 authorizing Contract No. 2026-014-COS, a Westworld
Parking and Event Agreement with The Thunderbirds for temporary parking for the Waste
Management (WM) Phoenix Open golf tournament and related activities at the Tournament Players
Club (TPC) golf course and establishing a fee per paid attendee for access and parking.
Staff Contact(s): Chris Walsh, Deputy Parks & Recreation Director, 480-312-2551,
cwalsh@scottsdaleaz.gov and Will Lofdahl, WestWorld General Manager, 480-312-6807,
wlofdahl@scottsdaleaz.gov
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Staff (s): Lai Cluff, Acting City Auditor, 480-312-7851, lcluff@scottsdaleaz.gov
Request Accept the Audit Committee’s recommendation and authorize the continuation of the
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Review – Approved on Consent.
Request: Accept the Audit Committee’s recommendation and authorize the continuation of the
Human Services Advisory Commission.
Staff Contact(s): Lai Cluff, Acting City Auditor, 480-312-7851, lcluff@scottsdaleaz.gov
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Staff (s): Lai Cluff, Acting City Auditor, 480-312-7851, lcluff@scottsdaleaz.gov
Request Accept the Audit Committee’s recommendation and authorize the continuation of the
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Approved on Consent.
Request: Accept the Audit Committee’s recommendation and authorize the continuation of the
Transportation Commission.
Staff Contact(s): Lai Cluff, Acting City Auditor, 480-312-7851, lcluff@scottsdaleaz.gov
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Staff (s): Lai Cluff, Acting City Auditor, 480-312-7851, lcluff@scottsdaleaz.gov
Request Accept the Audit Committee’s recommendation and authorize the continuation of the
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Subcommittee Sunset Review – Approved on Consent.
Request: Accept the Audit Committee’s recommendation and authorize the continuation of the
Transportation Commission’s Paths and Trails Subcommittee.
Staff Contact(s): Lai Cluff, Acting City Auditor, 480-312-7851, lcluff@scottsdaleaz.gov
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Staff (s): Mary Witkofski, Interim Human Services Director, 480-312-2479,
Request Adopt Ordinance No. 4699 amending Chapter 2, Article IV, Division 1, Section 2-138 of
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Consent.
Request: Adopt Ordinance No. 4699 amending Chapter 2, Article IV, Division 1, Section 2-138 of
the Scottsdale Revised Code, relating to the voluntary utility billing donation program known as
Scottsdale Cares, to $2.00 per meter, per month billed.
Staff Contact(s): Mary Witkofski, Interim Human Services Director, 480-312-2479,
mwitkofski@scottsdaleaz.gov
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Staff (s): Sonia Andrews, City Treasurer, 480-312-2364, sandrews@scottsdaleaz.gov
Request Adopt Ordinance No. 4700 amending Chapter 2, Article V, Division 17, Section 2-383 of
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Request: Adopt Ordinance No. 4700 amending Chapter 2, Article V, Division 17, Section 2-383 of
the Scottsdale Revised Code, relating to the duties of the Budget Review Commission.
Staff Contact(s): Sonia Andrews, City Treasurer, 480-312-2364, sandrews@scottsdaleaz.gov
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Staff (s): Scott Selin, Budget Department Director, 480-312-2603, sselin@scottsdaleaz.gov
Request Accept the Fiscal Year 2025/26 Monthly Financial Report as of October 2025.
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Request: Accept the Fiscal Year 2025/26 Monthly Financial Report as of October 2025.
Staff Contact(s): Scott Selin, Budget Department Director, 480-312-2603, sselin@scottsdaleaz.gov
REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS 18 - 20
How the Regular Agenda Works: The Council acts on each item on the Regular Agenda.
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Presenter Lai Cluff, Acting City Auditor and Brittney Williams, Heinfeld, Meech & Co., P.C.
Firm Acting City Auditor and Brittney Williams, Heinfeld, Meech & Co., P.C.
Staff (s): Lai Cluff, Acting City Auditor and Brittney Williams, Heinfeld, Meech & Co., P.C. (s): Lai Cluff, Acting City Auditor, 480-312-7851, lcluff@scottsdaleaz.gov
Request Accept the FY 2024/25 annual financial audit reports submitted by the City’s external
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Request: Accept the FY 2024/25 annual financial audit reports submitted by the City’s external
auditor, Heinfeld, Meech & Co., P.C.
Presenter(s): Lai Cluff, Acting City Auditor and Brittney Williams, Heinfeld, Meech & Co., P.C.
Staff Contact(s): Lai Cluff, Acting City Auditor, 480-312-7851, lcluff@scottsdaleaz.gov
– Acting City Auditor Lai Cluff and Brittney Williams, with Heinfeld, Meech & Co., P.C., gave a
PowerPoint presentation on the Fiscal Year 2024/25 Annual Financial Audit.
– There was no public comment on this item.
– Councilwoman Whitehead made a motion to accept the Fiscal Year 2024/25 annual financial audit
reports submitted by the City’s external auditor, Heinfeld, Meech & Co., P.C. Councilwoman Littlefield
seconded the motion, which carried 7/0, with Mayor Borowsky; Vice Mayor Kwasman; and
Councilmembers Dubauskas, Graham, Littlefield, McAllen, and Whitehead voting in the affirmative.
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Presenter Sara Sparman, Government Relations Manager and Dr. Marc Osborn, Kutak Rock LLP
Firm discussion, and possible direction to staff regarding the Proposed FY discussion, and possible direction to staff regarding the City’s proposed discussion, and possible direction to staff regarding the results of the Protect discussion, and possible direction to staff regarding the Tourism Event Funding discussion, and possible direction to staff regarding WestWorld operations, discussion, and possible direction to staff to communicate the City’s position discussion, and possible direction to staff related to a citizen petition discussion, and possible direction to staff regarding COVID-19 and face covering discussion, and direction to staff regarding available CARES Act/AZCares discussion, and possible Council direction to staff regarding the Proposed Government Relations Manager and Dr. Marc Osborn, Kutak Rock LLP discussion, and possible direction or action to City staff and the City’s state Government Relations Manager and Dr. Marc Osborn, Kutak Rock,
Staff (s): Sara Sparman, Government Relations Manager and Dr. Marc Osborn, Kutak Rock LLP (s): Sara Sparman, Government Relations Manager, 480-312-2511,
Request Presentation, discussion, and possible direction or action to City staff and the City’s state
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Request: Presentation, discussion, and possible direction or action to City staff and the City’s state
lobbying services contractor, who will provide an overview of the legislative environment, state budget
outlook, and major policy issues expected to be considered by the State Legislature.
Presenter(s): Sara Sparman, Government Relations Manager and Dr. Marc Osborn, Kutak Rock LLP
Staff Contact(s): Sara Sparman, Government Relations Manager, 480-312-2511,
ssparman@scottsdaleaz.gov
– Government Relations Manager Sara Sparman and Dr. Marc Osborn with Kutak Rock LLP gave a
PowerPoint presentation on the 2026 State Legislative Session.
– There was no public comment on this item.
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– Councilmembers made the following observations and suggestions:
• The last legislative session was a difficult year for matters related to local control.
• There are a significant number of bills that already have been introduced.
• The new short-term rental legislation is concerning.
• Housing preemption legislation is concerning.
• Look at possibly doing city budgeting based on past year’s revenue and expenditures
factoring in inflation and population growth as this approach was discussed in past State
Legislative sessions.
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Presenter Luis Santaella, Interim City Attorney and Ben Lane, City Clerk
Attorney , 480-312-7771, lsantaella@scottsdaleaz.gov Luis Santaella and City Clerk Ben Lane gave a PowerPoint presentation on the
Owner s, and/or property owners to
Firm City Treasurer City and City City Treasurer Sonia Interim City Attorney, lsantaella@scottsdaleaz.gov Interim City Attorney and Ben Lane, City Clerk
Staff (s): Luis Santaella, Interim City Attorney and Ben Lane, City Clerk (s): Luis Santaella, Interim City Attorney, 480-312-7771, lsantaella@scottsdaleaz.gov presentations and research,
Request Adopt Resolution No. 13584 amending the 2026 Rules of Council Procedure.
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Request: Adopt Resolution No. 13584 amending the 2026 Rules of Council Procedure.
Presenter(s): Luis Santaella, Interim City Attorney and Ben Lane, City Clerk
Staff Contact(s): Luis Santaella, Interim City Attorney, 480-312-7771, lsantaella@scottsdaleaz.gov
and Ben Lane, City Clerk, 480-312-2411, blane@scottsdaleaz.gov
– Interim City Attorney Luis Santaella and City Clerk Ben Lane gave a PowerPoint presentation on the
Proposed Amendments to the Rules of Council Procedure.
– Mayor Borowsky opened public comment on this item.
– Steve Sutton, Scottsdale resident, spoke in opposition to the Proposed Amendments to the Rules
of Council Procedure.
– Dan Ishac, Scottsdale resident, spoke in opposition to the Proposed Amendments to the Rules of
Council Procedure.
– Mayor Borowsky closed public comment on this item.
– Councilwoman Whitehead made a motion to deny Resolution No. 13584 amending the 2026 Rules
of Council Procedure and postpone the item to a future Work Study Session. Councilwoman McAllen
seconded the motion. Councilwoman Whitehead withdrew her motion.
– Councilwoman Whitehead made a motion to continue Resolution No. 13584 until the City
Council can convene a Work Study Session to discuss the matter further. Councilwoman McAllen
seconded the motion.
– Councilman Graham made an alternate motion to adopt Resolution No. 13584. Vice Mayor Kwaman
seconded the motion, which carried 4/3, with Vice Mayor Kwasman and Councilmembers Dubauskas,
Graham and Littlefield voting in the affirmative and Mayor Borowsky and Councilmembers McAllen
and Whitehead dissenting.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Public Comment time is reserved for Scottsdale citizens, business owners, and/or property owners to
comment on non-agendized items that are within the Council’s jurisdiction. No official Council action can be
taken on these items. Advocacy for or against a candidate or ballot measure during a Council meeting is not
allowed pursuant to State law and is therefore not deemed to be within the Council’s jurisdiction.
Public Comment is limited to a maximum of 12 speakers and a total of 36 minutes. Speakers are limited
to three minutes to address the Council during “Public Comment.” A Request to Speak form must
be submitted before the Mayor announces the Public Comment period.
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– Dee Logan, with the Old Town Farmer’s Market, expressed appreciation to the Councilmembers
and city staff for their support and discussed concerns regarding outreach for the relocation of the
Old Town Farmer’s Market.
– Melissa Kemp, Scottsdale resident, discussed the repealing of the Sustainability Plan and moving
public comment to the end of City Council meetings.
– Dan Ishac, Scottsdale resident, discussed lack of data points in staff presentations and research,
expressed concerns related to the updated Council Rules of Procedure, and stated that Scottsdale
should not aspire to emulate other valley cities.
– Carl Frasor, Scottsdale resident, discussed concerns regarding the Public Safety Personnel
Retirement System Board compliancy.
– Pat Lowman, Scottsdale resident, discussed concerns regarding the sign-up process for public
comment and moving public comment to the end of City Council meetings.
– Linda Milhaven, former Scottsdale Councilmember, discussed the need for the City Council to
cooperate, collaborate, be transparent and forthcoming.
– Steve Sutton, Scottsdale resident, discussed concerns regarding removing the use of audio-visual
equipment during public comment and an upcoming parking garage Citizen Petition.
CITIZEN PETITIONS ITEM 21
Citizen Petitions: This portion of the agenda is reserved for the submission, presentation, and
consideration of citizen petitions. There is no limit on the number of petitions a citizen may submit;
however, each citizen is limited to a total time of three minutes to speak to his/her petition(s). A
Request to Speak form must be submitted, together with the petition(s), to the City Clerk’s Office at least
two business days before the requested Council Meeting date.
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Applicant ; or (3) take no action.
Staff (s): Ben Lane, City Clerk, 480-312-2411, blane@scottsdaleaz.gov
Request Accept and acknowledge receipt of citizen petitions. Any member of the Council may make
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Request: Accept and acknowledge receipt of citizen petitions. Any member of the Council may make
a motion, to be voted on by the Council, to: (1) Direct the City Manager to agendize the petition for
further discussion; (2) direct the City Manager to investigate the matter and prepare a written
response to the Council, with a copy to the petitioner; or (3) take no action.
Staff Contact(s): Ben Lane, City Clerk, 480-312-2411, blane@scottsdaleaz.gov
MAYOR AND COUNCIL ITEM 22
Public Comment: To provide an opportunity for public input yet continue to maximize the amount of time
available for Council consideration, spoken comment (maximum of 3 speakers and a total of 9 minutes) is
being accepted on Mayor and Council item(s). To sign up to speak, please click here. Online request to
speak forms must be submitted no later than 90 minutes before the start of the meeting.
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Staff . Work Study Sessions provide an opportunity
Request At the request of Councilwoman Whitehead, direct the City Manager and City Treasurer to
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Advertising, Marketing and Public Relations Services Contract
Request: At the request of Councilwoman Whitehead, direct the City Manager and City Treasurer to
agendize the Old Town Scottsdale Advertising, Marketing, and Public Relations Services Contract
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No. 2025-192-COS and Resolution No. 13562 for a presentation, discussion, and possible action by
the City Council.
Note: The only possible Council action to be taken on Item No. 22 is: (1) Direct the City
Manager or responsible Charter Officer to agendize the item for a future meeting; (2) Direct the
City Manager or responsible Charter Officer to investigate the matter and prepare a written
response to the Council; or (3) Take no action.
– There was no public comment on this item.
– Councilwoman Whitehead made a motion to direct the City Manager or responsible Charter
Officer to agendize the item for a future meeting. Councilwoman McAllen seconded the
motion.
– Councilman Graham made an alternate motion to take no action. Councilwoman
Dubauskas seconded the motion, which carried 4/3, with Vice Mayor Kwasman and
Councilmembers Dubauskas, Graham and Littlefield voting in the affirmative and Mayor
Borowsky and Councilmembers McAllen and Whitehead dissenting.
WORK STUDY SESSION
Work Study Sessions: Work Study Sessions provide a less formal setting for the Mayor and Council to
discuss specific topics, at length, with each other and City staff. Work Study Sessions provide an opportunity
for staff to receive direction from the Council and for the public to observe these discussions.
Public Comment: To provide an opportunity for public input yet continue to maximize the amount of time
available for the Council to have focused discussions, spoken comment (maximum of 5 speakers and a
total of 15 minutes) is being accepted on the item(s) on tonight’s Work Study Session agenda. To sign up
to speak, please click here. Online request to speak forms must be submitted no later than 90
minutes before the start of the meeting.
If you have thoughts or suggestions on the agendized Work Study Session item(s) that you would like
the Council to consider, you are encouraged to submit your written comment(s) electronically by
clicking here. Written comments that are submitted electronically at least 90 minutes before the
meeting will be emailed to the Council and posted online prior to the meeting.
– There was no public comment on this item.
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