Consent.
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: 7388 E. Shea Blvd.
Staff Contact(s): Tim Curtis, Current Planning Director, 480-312-4210, tcurtis@scottsdaleaz.gov

Request: Consider forwarding a recommendation of approval to the Arizona Department of Liquor
Licenses & Control for a location transfer of a Series 9 (Liquor Store) State liquor license for an
existing location with a new owner.
Location: 14717 N. Northsight Blvd.
Staff Contact(s): Tim Curtis, Current Planning Director, 480-312-4210, tcurtis@scottsdaleaz.gov

Request: Adopt Resolution No. 13564 for a Conditional Use Permit, including modifying an existing
Type 4, Alternative Concealment, Wireless Communication Facility located on an existing 63-foot-tall
artificial palm tree, with associated ground-mounted equipment with Multi-Family Residential District,
Planned Community District (R-5 PCD) zoning.
Location: 7330 N. Pima Road
Staff Contact(s): Erin Perreault, Planning & Development Services Senior Director, 480-312-7093,
eperreault@scottsdaleaz.gov

Request: Adopt Resolution No. 13557 for a renewal of a Conditional Use Permit for an existing
Type 4, Alternative Concealment, Wireless Communication Facility co-located on an existing 60-foot-
tall artificial pine tree, with associated ground-mounted equipment with Multi-Family Residential
District (R-5) zoning.
Location: 12000 N. 90th Street
Staff Contact(s): Erin Perreault, Planning & Development Services Senior Director, 480-312-7093,
eperreault@scottsdaleaz.gov

Request: Adopt Resolution No. 13586 for a renewal of an existing Conditional Use Permit for a
Marijuana Use (Dispensary), including an amendment to eliminate the five-year timing stipulation, at a
3,770 square foot facility with Industrial Park District (I-1) Zoning.
Location: 14980 N. 78th Way, Suite 204
Staff Contact(s): Erin Perreault, Planning & Development Services Senior Director, 480-312-7093,
eperreault@scottsdaleaz.gov
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Request: Adopt Resolution No. 13563 for a Conditional Use Permit for vehicle storage on a ±3.11-
acre site with Highway Commercial District (C-3) zoning.
Location: 8740 E. Frank Lloyd Wright Boulevard
Staff Contact(s): Erin Perreault, Planning & Development Services Senior Director, 480-312-7093,
eperreault@scottsdaleaz.gov

Request: Adopt Resolution No. 13556 authorizing the abandonment of a 25-foot roadway easement
along the northern property line with existing Single-Family Residential District (R1-35) zoning.
Location: 7617 E. Thunderbird Road
Staff Contact(s): Erin Perreault, Planning & Development Services Senior Director, 480-312-7093,
eperreault@scottsdaleaz.gov

Request: Adopt Resolution No. 13574 authorizing:
1. The acquisition of easement interests in certain real property by dedication, donation, or
purchase, or the exercise of the power of eminent domain as a matter of public necessity for
sidewalk improvements.
2. The duly authorized disbursing agents of the City of Scottsdale to pay all sums necessary to
acquire the real property interests, as well as to pay for such title reports, appraisals, title
insurance, escrow fees, and all closing costs as may be necessary for the acquisition of those
real property interests.
3. The City Manager, or designee, to approve revised or substituted legal descriptions and specify
additional or other property interests to be acquired for this project. The City Manager may not
increase the total area of all property taken by more than 20% without further authority from the
City Council. Any change authorized by the City Manager shall be reported by the City Manager
in writing to the City Clerk, who shall file the documentation with this Resolution within 30 days
after the date of the authorization.
Location: 68th Street between the Arizona Canal and Camelback Road
Staff Contact(s): Alison Tymkiw, City Engineer and Transportation and Infrastructure Senior
Director, 480-312-7760, atymkiw@scottsdaleaz.gov

Consent.
Request: Adopt Resolution No. 13588 authorizing:
1. Contract No. 2026-018-COS, a sewer development agreement with RA2–Townhomes at Legacy,
LLC to accept a single lump sum payment to the City to fund a capacity increase of downstream
sewer infrastructure.
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.
3. The City Clerk to record Contract No. 2026-018-COS with the Maricopa County Recorder within
10 days of its execution by all parties.
Location: Northwest corner of Legacy Boulevard and N. 76th Street
Staff Contact(s): David Walby, Water Resources Senior Director, 480-312-7931,
dwalby@scottsdaleaz.gov
***10. Western Spirit: Scottsdale’s Museum of the West Marketing Funding Agreement
Request: Adopt Resolution No. 13580 authorizing Contract No. 2026-015-COS, a funding
agreement, in a recommended amount not to exceed $90,000, from the portion of the Fiscal Year
2025/26 Tourism Development Fund that is allocated toward destination marketing for promoting the
City through the marketing of the grand opening of the Louis Sands IV Center museum expansion
and four new exhibits, including the Basha Western Art Collection.
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Staff Contact(s): Kevin Burke, Economic Development & Tourism Senior Director, 480-312-2533,
kburke@scottsdaleaz.gov
– Note: This item was considered as part of the Regular Meeting Agenda.
– Tourism and Events Director Rachel Smetana gave a PowerPoint presentation on the proposed
Western Spirit: Scottsdale’s Museum of the West Marketing Funding Agreement.
– Mayor Borowsky opened public comment on this item.
– Bob Pejman, Scottsdale resident, discussed Museum of the West projected and actual attendance
figures, the absence of a solid marketing plan for the Museum, and the hope that the Museum will be
an activation tool and drive visitor traffic to the Old Town area.
– Mayor Borowsky closed public comment on this item.
– Councilman Graham made a motion to adopt Resolution No. 13580 on the condition that staff
reports back to the City Council on how funds were allocated; key performance indicators such as
attendance increases and visitor origin data; return on investment; and economic impact.
Councilwoman Whitehead seconded the motion, which carried 6/1, with Vice Mayor Kwasman and
Councilmembers Dubauskas, Graham, Littlefield, McAllen, and Whitehead voting in the affirmative
and Mayor Borowsky dissenting.

Request: Approve the reappointment of Statia Hendrix, Associate City Judge, to a term of four years,
as set forth in the City Code, to begin on March 8, 2026.
Staff Contact(s): Monica Boyd, Human Resources Senior Director, 480-312-2615,
mboyd@scottsdaleaz.gov

Request: Accept the Fiscal Year 2024/25 Monthly Financial Report as of June 2025 (Fiscal Year
End).
Staff Contact(s): Scott Selin, Budget Department Director, 480-312-2603, sselin@scottsdaleaz.gov

Request: Accept the Fiscal Year 2025/26 Monthly Financial Report as of November 2025.
Staff Contact(s): Scott Selin, Budget Department Director, 480-312-2603, sselin@scottsdaleaz.gov
***13A. Shawn C. Fuller v. City of Scottsdale, et al., Petition or Counter-Petition and Appeal –
Approved on Consent.
Request: Adopt Resolution No 13596 authorizing the City Attorney’s Office and/or outside counsel
engaged by the City Attorney to file a Petition or Counter-Petition and Appeal to the Arizona Supreme
Court and/or any subsequent appellate review and related post-Mandate proceedings before the
Superior Court or any other tribunal in Shawn C. Fuller v. City of Scottsdale, et al., Case No. CV2020-
052874, Superior Court of the State of Arizona County of Maricopa, and Arizona Court of Appeals
Case No. 1 CA-CV 24-0785.
Staff Contact(s): Lori Davis, Chief Deputy City Attorney, 480-312-2405, lodavis@scottsdaleaz.gov
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
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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.
– Steve Sutton, Scottsdale resident, discussed the 2019 Bond Election pamphlet language regarding
a parking garage, specific bond projects, and Councilmember comments on parking garages.
– Dan Ishac, Scottsdale resident, discussed the repeal of the City’s Sustainability Plan and Diversity,
Equity and Inclusion program, recent actions by the NAACP, Councilmember comments regarding
the City’s outside advertising agency contract, and the outside advertising contract being taken in-
house by City Manager.
– Melissa Kemp, Scottsdale resident, discussed civic engagement, focusing on the repeal of the
Sustainability Plan. She noted the Plan was developed by residents at a greatly reduced cost to the
City.
– Marcus Don Powell, Scottsdale resident, discussed an Arizona Department of Child Safety matter
concerning his children and requested an investigation related to mold and lead paint issues and
housing vouchers.
– Justin Allen, Scottsdale resident, discussed concerns about the world.
***CITIZEN PETITIONS ITEM 14
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).
Citizen petition(s) must be submitted to the City Clerk’s Office at least two business days before the
requested Council Meeting date. While the petitioner may present their citizen petition to the City
Council, no other public comment will be taken on this item.

Request: Accept and acknowledge receipt of citizen petitions. Gloria Saeger has submitted a citizen
petition related to campaign contributions, specifically an amendment to Section 2-49(b) of the City
Code to define ‘substantial interest’ as including aggregate campaign contributions over $250 within a
12-month period, requiring recusal, disclosure, and exclusion from related discussions and votes.
Note: Any member of the Council may make a motion, to be voted on by the Council, to: (1) Direct
the City Manager or responsible Charter Officer to agendize the petition for further discussion; (2)
Direct the City Manager or responsible Charter Officer 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
– The citizen petition was withdrawn by the petitioner prior to the Council Meeting occurring.
Councilmember Reports
– Councilwoman Littlefield discussed the upcoming February 9th “office hours” meeting being held
from 4:00 P.M. to 6:00 P.M. with Councilwoman Dubauskas for residents to discuss city concerns.
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– Councilwoman Whitehead discussed the passing of her friend, Scottsdale resident and renowned
artist, Rick Kersten.
– Councilwoman McAllen discussed What’s in My Backyard and Scottsdale Serenade Concert events
last week, the Tonalea Middle School’s National Honor Society induction later this week, and the
Parada del Sol parade on Saturday, January 31, 2026.
– Councilman Graham discussed the passing of family friend and Scottsdale resident Sarah Lucas
and the importance of staying vigilant with health and care of loved ones.
– Vice Mayor Kwaman expressed his appreciation to Councilmembers concern regarding the health
of his newborn, congratulated Assistant Rabbi Mendel Allouche from Congregation Beth Tefillah on
the birth of his child, explained the background of Chabad, and noted he would not be able to attend
the Parada del Sol parade due to the Sabbath.
Adjournment – 6:29 P.M.
– Councilwoman Dubauskas made a motion to adjourn the Regular Meeting. Councilwoman
Whitehead seconded the motion, which carried 7/0, by voice vote, with Mayor Borowsky;
Vice Mayor Kwasman; and Councilmembers Dubauskas, Graham, Littlefield, McAllen, and
Whitehead voting in the affirmative.