Request: Consider forwarding a recommendation of approval to the Arizona Department of Liquor
Licenses & Control for Sampling Privileges for a Series 9 (Liquor Store) and a Series 10 (Beer and
Wine Store) for an existing location with a new owner.
Location: 8770 E. McDowell Road
Staff Contact(s): Tim Curtis, Current Planning Director, 480-312-4210, tcurtis@scottsdaleaz.gov

motion, which carried 7/0, with Mayor Borowsky; Vice Mayor Kwasman; and Councilmembers Dubauskas, Graham, Littlefield, McAllen, and Whitehead voting in the affirmative.

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: 6204 N. Scottsdale Road, Suite 107
Staff Contact(s): Tim Curtis, Current Planning Director, 480-312-4210, tcurtis@scottsdaleaz.gov

Councilwoman Whitehead seconded the motion, which carried 6/0, with Mayor Borowsky; Vice Mayor Kwasman; and Councilmembers Graham, Littlefield, McAllen, and Whitehead voting in the affirmative. [Councilwoman Dubauskas previously declared a conflict of interest and did not

Request: Adopt Resolution 13594 approving a Conditional Use Permit for a bar use on a ±3,925
square foot site with Central Business Environmentally Sensitive Land Overlay (C-2 ESL) zoning.
Location: 10452 E. Jomax Road
Staff Contact(s): Tim Curtis, Current Planning Director, 480-312-4210, tcurtis@scottsdaleaz.gov
– Note: This item was considered as part of the Regular Meeting Agenda.
– Note: Councilwoman Dubauskas recused herself due to a conflict of interest and departed the dais
at 5:33 P.M.
– Senior Planner Chris Zimmer gave a PowerPoint presentation on the proposed Alpio’s at Troon
Event Center Bar Conditional Use Permit.
– Applicant Representative Terri Virga Triebwasser gave a PowerPoint presentation on the proposed
Alpio’s at Troon Event Center Bar Conditional Use Permit.
– Mayor Borowsky opened public comment on this item.
– The following individuals spoke in opposition of this item:
• Doug DaCosta, Scottsdale resident
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• David Durfee, Scottsdale resident
• Dave Loaney, Scottsdale resident
• Howard Lein, Scottsdale resident
• Larry Bonnell, Scottsdale resident
• Robin Farrell, Scottsdale resident
• Dan Postal, Scottsdale resident
• Tim La Sota, on behalf of ReMax Properties
– Mayor Borowsky closed public comment on this item.
– Councilwoman McAllen made a motion to continue this item to a future Council meeting.
Councilwoman Whitehead seconded the motion, which carried 6/0, with Mayor Borowsky; Vice Mayor
Kwasman; and Councilmembers Graham, Littlefield, McAllen, and Whitehead voting in the
affirmative. (Councilwoman Dubauskas previously declared a conflict of interest and did not
participate in the discussion or the vote on this item)
– Note: Councilwoman Dubauskas returned to the dais at 6:25 P.M.

Request: Adopt Resolution No. 13595 authorizing the abandonment of the southern 25-foot and
eastern 30-foot of rights-of-way located on a property with Single-Family Residential (R1-35) zoning.
Location: 11345 E. Beryl Avenue
Staff Contact(s): Tim Curtis, Current Planning Director, 480-312-4210, tcurtis@scottsdaleaz.gov

Requests: Adopt Resolution No. 13597 authorizing the following:
1. Contract No. 2026-023-COS, in an amount not to exceed $75,000 per year, for the initial one-year
term with the option to extend for four additional one-year periods, with Osuch Consulting, PLLC
to provide interim accounting consulting services.
2. The City Treasurer, 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): Sonia Andrews, City Treasurer, 480-312-2364, sandrews@scottsdaleaz.gov

Request: Adopt Resolution No. 13599 authorizing:
1. Contract No. 2026-024-COS, in an estimated amount of $250,000 to $400,000 per year
depending on portfolio size for the initial three-year term with the option to extend for two
additional one-year periods, with U.S. Bancorp Asset Management, Inc. to provide investment
management services.
2. The City Treasurer, 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): Sonia Andrews, City Treasurer, 480-312-2364, sandrews@scottsdaleaz.gov

Request: Adopt Resolution No. 13605 authorizing:
1. Contract No. 2026-029-COS, in the annual amount of $62,240, to extend the term of
Administrative Contract No. 21RP007 to March 23, 2027, with the option to extend for an
additional one-year period.
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): Monica Boyd, Human Resources Senior Director, 480-312-2615,
mboyd@scottsdaleaz.gov
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Consent.
Request: Adopt Resolution No. 13589 authorizing:
1. Contract No. 2020-010-COS-A1, the first amendment to the consortium intergovernmental
agreement between the City, Maricopa County, the Cities of Avondale, Chandler, Glendale,
Peoria, Surprise, and Tempe, and the Town of Gilbert, adding the City of Goodyear as a party to
the agreement and to continue operating as a consortium to receive federal funding under the
HOME Investment Partnership Program.
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): Mary Witkofski, Interim Human Services Director, 480-312-2479,
mwitkofski@scottsdaleaz.gov

Consent.
Request: Adopt Resolution No. 13607 authorizing:
1. Contract No. 2021-023-COS-A4, the fourth amendment to the intergovernmental agreement with
the Scottsdale Unified School District No. 48 to extend the contract term to June 30, 2027 for
future audits.
2. The City Auditor, or designee, to execute any related documents and take such other actions as
necessary to carry out the intent of this Resolution.
Staff Contact(s): Lai Cluff, Acting City Auditor, 480-312-7851, lcluff@Scottsdaleaz.gov

Request: Adopt Ordinance No. 4702 amending Scottsdale Revised Code, Chapter 2, Article IV,
Division 4, Section 2-180 to allow the Purchasing Director to delegate authority for employee benefit
contracts to a third-party consultant.
Staff Contact(s): Jenn Myers, Purchasing Director, 480-312-5706, jmyers@scottsdaleaz.gov

Request: Adopt Resolution No. 13590 calling the City of Scottsdale’s Primary Election for Tuesday,
July 21, 2026, and the City’s General Election, if necessary, for Tuesday, November 3, 2026 for the
purpose of electing three Councilmembers.
Staff Contact(s): Ben Lane, City Clerk, 480-312-2411, blane@scottsdaleaz.gov

Request: Adopt notice of intention to increase water and wastewater rates, increase miscellaneous
water charges, and make housekeeping adjustments to Chapter 49 City of Scottsdale Revised Code
for Fiscal Year 2026/27 and establish May 19, 2026, as the date for a public hearing.
Staff Contact(s): David Walby, Water Resources Senior Director, 480-312-7931,
dwalby@scottsdaleaz.gov

Request: Accept the Fiscal Year 2025/26 Monthly Financial Report as of December 2025.
Staff Contact(s): Scott Selin, Budget Department Director, 480-312-2603, sselin@scottsdaleaz.gov
REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS 14-15
How the Regular Agenda Works: The Council acts on each item on the Regular Agenda.
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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 the City Council with an update as to how the State
legislative session is progressing.
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 State Legislative bills of interest to the City of Scottsdale.
– There was no public comment on this item.
– Councilmembers made the following observations, requests, and suggestions:
• Provide information on bills related school closures and affordable housing; also, churches
and senior living facilities.

The Council then voted on the amended motion, which carried 5/2, with Mayor Borowsky, Vice Mayor Kwasman, and Councilmembers Dubauskas, Graham and Littlefield voting in the affirmative and Councilmembers McAllen and Whitehead dissenting.

Requests:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 13577 authorizing Contract No. 2026-012-COS with Scottsdale Arts, a
management services agreement for advisory and management services regarding the City's Arts
and Cultural Programs for the period from July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2031.
2. Adopt Resolution No. 13578 authorizing Contract No. 2026-013-COS with Scottsdale Arts, a
financial participation agreement for Fiscal Year 2026/27, in the amount of $6,297,114, to be
allocated for activities consistent with Contract No. 2026-012-COS for the period of July 1, 2026
to June 30, 2027.
Presenter(s): Judy Doyle, Deputy City Manager
Staff Contact(s): Kevin Burke, Economic Development &Tourism Senior Director, 480-312-2533,
kburke@scottsdaleaz.gov
– Deputy City Manager Judy Doyle gave a PowerPoint presentation on the proposed Scottsdale Arts
Management Services Agreement and Financial Participation Agreement.
– There was no public comment on this item.
– Councilwoman McAllen made a motion to:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 13577 authorizing Contract No. 2026-012-COS with Scottsdale Arts, a
management services agreement for advisory and management services regarding the City's
Arts and Cultural Programs for the period from July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2031 and
2. Adopt Resolution No. 13578 authorizing Contract No. 2026-013-COS with Scottsdale Arts, a
financial participation agreement for Fiscal Year 2026/27, in the amount of $6,297,114, to be
allocated for activities consistent with Contract No. 2026-012-COS for the period of July 1,
2026 to June 30, 2027. Councilwoman Whitehead seconded the motion.
– Councilwoman Dubauskas made an alternate motion to adopt Resolution Nos. 13577 and 13578
with the following amendments to Contract No. 2026-012-COS, the management services agreement:
• Exhibit F: under Management and Programming of Cultural Venues Key Performance
Indicators (KPI)
o KPI B – Attendance by Venue – change the standard / target to note that paid
attendance is greater than the paid attendance of the prior fiscal year
o KPI C – Earned Revenue Ratio – change the standard / target to delete “maintain or”
and have the standard be to exceed prior fiscal year baseline
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• Section 9.2 – Government Enhancement – update this section to read that it shall include the
addition of a member of Scottsdale City Council to the Board of Trustees. The member will be
selected by a majority of the Scottsdale City Council.
• The term of the contract shall be changed from a five-year term to a three-year term with two
one-year extensions.
• Authorize the City Manager and Interim City Attorney to make any necessary conforming
changes to the contracts and resolutions consistent with the alternate motion.
Councilwoman Littlefield made a friendly amendment related to Section 9.2, stating that
Councilmembers interested in serving on the Board of Trustees should inform the Mayor of their
interest. The Mayor would then recommend an appointment for Council consideration. The friendly
amendment was accepted by Councilwoman Dubauskas and Councilman Graham.
The Council then voted on the amended motion, which carried 5/2, with Mayor Borowsky, Vice Mayor
Kwasman and Councilmembers Dubauskas, Graham and Littlefield voting in the affirmative 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.
– Steve Sutton discussed the history of the proposed Corral parking garage and resident opposition
to the garage.
– Melissa Kemp discussed public comment and listening by the Mayor and Council. She also
discussed meetings between the public and councilmembers.
– Michael Fernandez discussed personnel matters related to the Mayor’s Office and concerns related
to the appointment of the City Manager.
CITIZEN PETITIONS ITEM 16
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.
***16. Receipt of Citizen Petitions
Request: Accept and acknowledge receipt of citizen petitions. Michael Fernandez submitted a citizen
petition related to the building of a three-story parking garage across from the Old Adobe Mission and
Cavalliere’s Blacksmith Shop, citing concerns and asking the City Council to halt construction of the
garage until after putting the question to voters in the November 2026 election.
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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
– A citizen petition was presented by Michael Fernandez regarding the halting of the building of a
three-story parking garage across from the Old Adobe Mission and Cavalliere’s Blacksmith Shop
until the matter is considered by voters in the November 2026 General Election. The petition was
accepted and acknowledged by the City Council.
– Vice Mayor Kwasman made a motion to take no action. Councilman Graham seconded the motion.
Vice Mayor Kwasman withdrew his motion.
– Councilwoman Whitehead made a motion to direct the City Manager or other responsible Charter
Officer to investigate the matter and prepare a written report to the Council, with a copy to the
petitioner. Vice Mayor Kwasman 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.
MAYOR AND COUNCIL ITEM 17

and Fire Boards. Councilwoman Whitehead seconded the triotion, which carried 7/0, with Mayor Borowsky; Vice Mayor Kwiasman; and Councilmembers Dubauskas, Graham, Littlefield, McAllen, And Whitehead voting in the affirmative.

Appointee: Hugo Meraz – Mayor’s proposed designee for Chair
Appointee: Carl Frasor – Mayor’s proposed designee for Citizen Member
Request: Seeking Council approval of the Mayor’s proposed designees and appointees for Chair and
Citizen Member.
– Mayor Borowsky made a motion to approve the proposed designee for reappointment of Chair to
the Public Safety Personnel Retirement System Police and Fire Boards Hugo Meraz. Councilwoman
Whitehead 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
– Mayor Borowsky made a motion to approve the proposed designee, Citizen Member Carl Frasor to
the Public Safety Personnel Retirement System Police and Fire Boards. Councilwoman Whitehead
seconded the motion, which failed 3/4, with Mayor Borowsky and Councilmembers McAllen and
Whitehead voting in the affirmative and Vice Mayor Kwasman and Councilmembers Dubauskas,
Graham, and Littlefield dissenting.
– Vice Mayor Kwasman moved to reconsider the vote and appointment of Carl Frasor, Councilwoman
Whitehead 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.
– Vice Mayor Kwasman moved to continue the appointment of Carl Frasor to the March 3, 2026 City
Council Meeting. Mayor Borowsky 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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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 these items.
1. WestWorld Strategic Plan
Requests: Presentation, discussion, and possible direction to staff regarding the Westworld Strategic
Plan, including priorities, policies, and implementation considerations.
Presenter(s): Will Lofdahl, Westworld General Manager
Staff Contact(s): Will Lofdahl, Westworld General Manager, 480-312-6807,
wlofdahl@scottsdaleaz.gov
– Westworld General Manager Will Lofdahl and Principal Manger Alex Keen, with Keen Independent
Research, LLC gave a PowerPoint presentation on the proposed WestWorld Strategic Plan.
– Councilmembers made the following observations, requests, and suggestions:
• It is good to see that events are returning on a yearly basis.
• The Key Performance Indicators that were developed represent a good starting point.
• It is important to have a variety of events and tenants.
• There needs to be a determination of what type of financial loss is acceptable.
• Disagree with the calculation being utilized to determine profits and losses.
• A two-to-three-day country music event would be a perfect event for WestWorld.
• Recent WestWorld events have gone very well.
2. Quarterly Financial and Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) Updates
Requests:
a. Receive, discuss, and provide possible direction on the City Treasurer’s quarterly financial
presentation as of December 2025.
b. Receive, discuss, and provide possible direction on the City Engineer’s quarterly CIP presentation
as of December 2025.
Presenter(s): Scott Selin, Budget Department Director and Alison Tymkiw, City Engineer and
Transportation and Infrastructure Senior Director
Staff Contact(s): Scott Selin, Budget Department Director, 480-312-2603, sselin@Scottsdaleaz.gov
– Mayor Borowsky made motion to continue this item to the March 3, 2026 City Council Meeting,
requesting this item be considered early in the agenda. Councilwoman Whitehead 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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Councilmember Reports
– Councilwoman McAllen welcomed a new business, Soulfire Tacos, to the City of Scottsdale.
Adjournment – 8:52 P.M.
– Councilwoman Whitehead made a motion to adjourn the Regular Meeting and Work Study
Session. Councilwoman McAllen 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.