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Request: Adopt Resolution No. 13576 authorizing:
1. The following two-year contracts with the option to extend for up to three additional one-year
terms, in an amount not to exceed $1,000,000 per single job order, for repairing, renovating, and
updating existing buildings. Each contract shall not exceed $4,000,000 during the initial two-year
term, and up to an additional $2,000,000 per contract during any one-year extension:
a. Contract No. 2026-006-COS with Chasse Building Team, Inc.
b. Contract No. 2026-007-COS with CORE Construction, Inc.
c. Contract No. 2026-008-COS with GCON, Inc.
d. Contract No. 2026-009-COS with Sun Eagle Corporation
e. Contract No. 2026-010-COS with Willmeng Construction, Inc.
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): Steve Denning, Facilities Director, 480-312-5756, sdenning@scottsdaleaz.gov
1. The following two-year contracts with the option to extend for up to three additional one-year
terms, in an amount not to exceed $1,000,000 per single job order, for repairing, renovating, and
updating existing buildings. Each contract shall not exceed $4,000,000 during the initial two-year
term, and up to an additional $2,000,000 per contract during any one-year extension:
a. Contract No. 2026-006-COS with Chasse Building Team, Inc.
b. Contract No. 2026-007-COS with CORE Construction, Inc.
c. Contract No. 2026-008-COS with GCON, Inc.
d. Contract No. 2026-009-COS with Sun Eagle Corporation
e. Contract No. 2026-010-COS with Willmeng Construction, Inc.
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): Steve Denning, Facilities Director, 480-312-5756, sdenning@scottsdaleaz.gov
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Services – Approved on Consent.
Requests: Adopt Resolution No. 13611 authorizing the use of a contract issued by another
government agency for:
1. Contract No. 2026-032-COS with Midstate Mechanical, LLC, in an amount not to exceed
$2,000,000 per term, with an initial term ending September 5, 2026, with the possibility of three
additional one-year terms, for mechanical and plumbing services.
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): Steve Denning, Facilities Director, 480-312-5756, sdenning@scottsdaleaz.gov
Requests: Adopt Resolution No. 13611 authorizing the use of a contract issued by another
government agency for:
1. Contract No. 2026-032-COS with Midstate Mechanical, LLC, in an amount not to exceed
$2,000,000 per term, with an initial term ending September 5, 2026, with the possibility of three
additional one-year terms, for mechanical and plumbing services.
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): Steve Denning, Facilities Director, 480-312-5756, sdenning@scottsdaleaz.gov
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Location
1901 N. Miller Road
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Consent.
Request: Adopt Resolution No. 13613 authorizing:
1. Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) Contract No. 2026-034-COS with CORE Construction,
Inc., in an amount not to exceed $7,101,940, to provide construction services for the Fire Station
601 Ambulance Annex.
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2. A Fiscal Year 2025/26 Budget Transfer, of up to $4,227,500, from the General Fund Capital
Contingency to the Fire Station 601 Ambulance Annex Project (PB2603).
3. A Fiscal Year 2025/26 Budget Transfer, of up to $4,322,500, from the General Fund Operating
Contingency to the Fire Station 601 Ambulance Annex Project (PB2603).
4. 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
***4. Wireless Telecommunications Antenna Site Revocable License Agreement
(Item removed at the request of staff and will be heard at a future City Council meeting date)
– Note: This item was removed at the request of staff and will be heard at a future City Council
meeting.
Request: Adopt Resolution No. 13613 authorizing:
1. Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) Contract No. 2026-034-COS with CORE Construction,
Inc., in an amount not to exceed $7,101,940, to provide construction services for the Fire Station
601 Ambulance Annex.
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2. A Fiscal Year 2025/26 Budget Transfer, of up to $4,227,500, from the General Fund Capital
Contingency to the Fire Station 601 Ambulance Annex Project (PB2603).
3. A Fiscal Year 2025/26 Budget Transfer, of up to $4,322,500, from the General Fund Operating
Contingency to the Fire Station 601 Ambulance Annex Project (PB2603).
4. 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
***4. Wireless Telecommunications Antenna Site Revocable License Agreement
(Item removed at the request of staff and will be heard at a future City Council meeting date)
– Note: This item was removed at the request of staff and will be heard at a future City Council
meeting.
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on Consent.
Request: Adopt Resolution No. 13612 authorizing:
1. Contract No. 2026-033-COS with E.F. Charles, Inc., doing business as US Mobility, in an amount
not to exceed $100,000, for a five-month extension of an existing contract for In-Building Radio
Frequency Coverage Enhancement.
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): Bianca Lochner, Chief Information Officer, 480-312-7615,
blochner@scottsdaleaz.gov
Request: Adopt Resolution No. 13612 authorizing:
1. Contract No. 2026-033-COS with E.F. Charles, Inc., doing business as US Mobility, in an amount
not to exceed $100,000, for a five-month extension of an existing contract for In-Building Radio
Frequency Coverage Enhancement.
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): Bianca Lochner, Chief Information Officer, 480-312-7615,
blochner@scottsdaleaz.gov
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Request: Adopt Resolution No. 13615 authorizing Contract No. 2026-035-COS, an
Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) between the City of Scottsdale and the Flood Control District of
Maricopa County, for the estimated total project amount of $2,600,000 of which the City’s share is
estimated to be $1,300,000, for the 68th Street Storm Drain Project.
Location: Along 68th Street from Monterosa Street to Roma Avenue
Staff Contact(s): Hasan Mushtaq, Drainage and Flood Control Manager, 480-312-4317,
hmushtaq@Scottsdaleaz.gov
Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) between the City of Scottsdale and the Flood Control District of
Maricopa County, for the estimated total project amount of $2,600,000 of which the City’s share is
estimated to be $1,300,000, for the 68th Street Storm Drain Project.
Location: Along 68th Street from Monterosa Street to Roma Avenue
Staff Contact(s): Hasan Mushtaq, Drainage and Flood Control Manager, 480-312-4317,
hmushtaq@Scottsdaleaz.gov
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Request: Adopt Resolution No. 13587 approving the WestWorld Strategic plan.
Staff Contact(s): Will Lofdahl, Westworld General Manager, 480-312-6807,
wlofdahl@scottsdaleaz.gov
Staff Contact(s): Will Lofdahl, Westworld General Manager, 480-312-6807,
wlofdahl@scottsdaleaz.gov
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Approved on Consent.
Request: Accept the Audit Committee’s recommendation and authorize the continuation of the
Airport Advisory Commission.
Staff Contact(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
Airport Advisory Commission.
Staff Contact(s): Lai Cluff, Acting City Auditor, 480-312-7851, lcluff@scottsdaleaz.gov
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– Approved on Consent.
Request: Accept the Audit Committee’s recommendation and authorize the continuation of the
Tourism Development Commission.
Staff Contact(s): Lai Cluff, Acting City Auditor, 480-312-7851, lcluff@scottsdaleaz.gov
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Request: Accept the Audit Committee’s recommendation and authorize the continuation of the
Tourism Development Commission.
Staff Contact(s): Lai Cluff, Acting City Auditor, 480-312-7851, lcluff@scottsdaleaz.gov
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Approved on Consent.
Request: Accept the Audit Committee’s recommendation and authorize the continuation of the
Veterans Advisory Commission.
Staff Contact(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
Veterans Advisory Commission.
Staff Contact(s): Lai Cluff, Acting City Auditor, 480-312-7851, lcluff@scottsdaleaz.gov
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Consent.
Request: Adopt Resolution No. 13618 authorizing:
1. Contract No. 2026-040-COS to settle a claim against Cody Wilson and Progressive Insurance
Company in its entirety in the amount of $40,085.41 to be paid to the City of Scottsdale with said
funds to be deposited into the City’s Loss Trust Fund for settlement of the City of Scottsdale
Claim No. 2425-065-17704.
2. The City Manager, the City Treasurer, and the Interim City Attorney, and their respective staff, to
execute any other documents and take such other actions as necessary to carry out the intent of
this Resolution.
Staff Contact(s): Luis Santaella, Interim City Attorney, 480-312-7771, lsantaella@scottsdaleaz.gov
Request: Adopt Resolution No. 13618 authorizing:
1. Contract No. 2026-040-COS to settle a claim against Cody Wilson and Progressive Insurance
Company in its entirety in the amount of $40,085.41 to be paid to the City of Scottsdale with said
funds to be deposited into the City’s Loss Trust Fund for settlement of the City of Scottsdale
Claim No. 2425-065-17704.
2. The City Manager, the City Treasurer, and the Interim City Attorney, and their respective staff, to
execute any other documents and take such other actions as necessary to carry out the intent of
this Resolution.
Staff Contact(s): Luis Santaella, Interim City Attorney, 480-312-7771, lsantaella@scottsdaleaz.gov
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Request: Adopt Resolution No. 13634 designating Sonia Andrews, the City Treasurer/Chief
Financial Officer, as the City of Scottsdale’s Chief Fiscal Officer for officially submitting the Fiscal
Year 2026/27 Annual Expenditure Limitation Report to the Arizona Auditor General.
Staff Contact(s): Matthew Reams, Accounting Director, 480-312-7188, mreams@scottsdaleaz.gov
Financial Officer, as the City of Scottsdale’s Chief Fiscal Officer for officially submitting the Fiscal
Year 2026/27 Annual Expenditure Limitation Report to the Arizona Auditor General.
Staff Contact(s): Matthew Reams, Accounting Director, 480-312-7188, mreams@scottsdaleaz.gov
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Request: Accept the Fiscal Year 2025/26 Monthly Financial Report as of January 2026.
Staff Contact(s): Scott Selin, Budget Department Director, 480-312-2603, sselin@scottsdaleaz.gov
***13A. David Weaver v. City of Scottsdale, et al. Settlement Agreement – Approved on Consent.
Request: Adopt Resolution No. 13636 authorizing:
1. Settlement in David Weaver v. City of Scottsdale, et al., Contract No. 2026-049-COS, in the
amount of $22,000 to be paid by the City to the Arizona Conference of Police and Sheriffs
(AZCOPS).
2. The City Manager, the City Treasurer, and the Interim City Attorney, and their respective staff, to
execute any other documents and take such other actions as necessary to carry out the purpose
of this Resolution.
Staff Contact(s): Luis Santaella, Interim City Attorney, 480-312-7771, lsantaella@scottsdaleaz.gov
REGULAR AGENDA ITEM 14
How the Regular Agenda Works: The Council acts on each item on the Regular Agenda.
Staff Contact(s): Scott Selin, Budget Department Director, 480-312-2603, sselin@scottsdaleaz.gov
***13A. David Weaver v. City of Scottsdale, et al. Settlement Agreement – Approved on Consent.
Request: Adopt Resolution No. 13636 authorizing:
1. Settlement in David Weaver v. City of Scottsdale, et al., Contract No. 2026-049-COS, in the
amount of $22,000 to be paid by the City to the Arizona Conference of Police and Sheriffs
(AZCOPS).
2. The City Manager, the City Treasurer, and the Interim City Attorney, and their respective staff, to
execute any other documents and take such other actions as necessary to carry out the purpose
of this Resolution.
Staff Contact(s): Luis Santaella, Interim City Attorney, 480-312-7771, lsantaella@scottsdaleaz.gov
REGULAR AGENDA ITEM 14
How the Regular Agenda Works: The Council acts on each item on the Regular Agenda.
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Applicant
; or (3) Take no action.
. Councilwoman Dubauskas seconded the motion, which carried 4/3, with Vice Mayor
Vote — Carried
| Adam Kwasman | yes |
| Jan Dubauskas | yes |
| Barry Graham | yes |
| Kathy Littlefield | yes |
| Maryann McAllen | yes |
| Solange Whitehead | yes |
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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Request: Adopt Resolution No. 13608 authorizing:
1. Adoption of Comprehensive Financial Policies as the formal guidelines for the City of Scottsdale’s
Fiscal Year 2026/27 financial planning and management.
2. Repealing in their entirety, the financial policies passed and adopted through Resolution No.
13356 on March 4, 2025.
3. The provisions of this Resolution shall be effective July 1, 2026.
Presenter(s): Sonia Andrews, City Treasurer/Chief Financial Officer
Staff Contact(s): Sonia Andrews, City Treasurer/Chief Financial Officer, 480-312-2364,
sandrews@scottsdaleaz.gov
Tuesday, March 24, 2026
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– Budget Director Scott Selin gave a PowerPoint presentation on the Comprehensive Financial
Policies Annual Review and Adoption.
– There was no public comment on this item.
– Councilwoman McAllen made a motion to adopt Resolution No. 13608. 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.
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, Scottsdale resident, discussed his belief that issue in North Scottsdale get solved in
a more expedited manner than issues in South Scottsdale.
– Melissa Kemp, Scottsdale resident, discussed the repealing of the Sustainability Plan, open public
comment changes, the Old Town parking garage, and the Axon referendum.
– Dan Ishac, Scottsdale resident, discussed his opposition to the Old Town parking garage; he also
discussed Bond 2019 programs, costs relating to changing the Scottsdale Road and Dynamite
Boulevard roundabout to a signalized light, and Councilmember comments.
– Yvonne Cahill, Scottsdale resident, discussed opposition to the Old Town parking garage costs
and design; she also discussed Councilmember comments, social media posts, and moving public
comment back to the beginning of the City Council Meeting.
– Bob Pejman, Scottsdale resident, discussed his support for the Old Town parking garage design
and explained the increase in costs.
CITIZEN PETITIONS ITEM 15
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. Following the presentation of the
Citizen Petition(s), each Councilmember will have one opportunity to make remarks before action is taken
on the petition(s).
***15. Receipt of Citizen Petitions
Request: Accept and acknowledge receipt of citizen petitions. Steve Sutton submitted a petition
related to the building of a parking garage at the Parking Corral location, requesting the City conduct
a parking study to determine the need for building a garage at this location or at a less culturally and
historically significant area of Scottsdale.
Tuesday, March 24, 2026
Regular City Council Meeting
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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 Steve Sutton relating to the building of a parking garage at the
Parking corral location. The petition was accepted and acknowledged by the City Council.
– Councilwoman Whitehead made a motion to direct the City Manager or responsible Charter Officer
to agendize the petition for further discussion. Mayor Borowsky seconded the motion.
– Vice Mayor Kwasman made an alternate motion to 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. 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.
***MAYOR AND COUNCIL ITEM 16
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.
1. Adoption of Comprehensive Financial Policies as the formal guidelines for the City of Scottsdale’s
Fiscal Year 2026/27 financial planning and management.
2. Repealing in their entirety, the financial policies passed and adopted through Resolution No.
13356 on March 4, 2025.
3. The provisions of this Resolution shall be effective July 1, 2026.
Presenter(s): Sonia Andrews, City Treasurer/Chief Financial Officer
Staff Contact(s): Sonia Andrews, City Treasurer/Chief Financial Officer, 480-312-2364,
sandrews@scottsdaleaz.gov
Tuesday, March 24, 2026
Regular City Council Meeting
Page 6 of 8
– Budget Director Scott Selin gave a PowerPoint presentation on the Comprehensive Financial
Policies Annual Review and Adoption.
– There was no public comment on this item.
– Councilwoman McAllen made a motion to adopt Resolution No. 13608. 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.
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, Scottsdale resident, discussed his belief that issue in North Scottsdale get solved in
a more expedited manner than issues in South Scottsdale.
– Melissa Kemp, Scottsdale resident, discussed the repealing of the Sustainability Plan, open public
comment changes, the Old Town parking garage, and the Axon referendum.
– Dan Ishac, Scottsdale resident, discussed his opposition to the Old Town parking garage; he also
discussed Bond 2019 programs, costs relating to changing the Scottsdale Road and Dynamite
Boulevard roundabout to a signalized light, and Councilmember comments.
– Yvonne Cahill, Scottsdale resident, discussed opposition to the Old Town parking garage costs
and design; she also discussed Councilmember comments, social media posts, and moving public
comment back to the beginning of the City Council Meeting.
– Bob Pejman, Scottsdale resident, discussed his support for the Old Town parking garage design
and explained the increase in costs.
CITIZEN PETITIONS ITEM 15
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. Following the presentation of the
Citizen Petition(s), each Councilmember will have one opportunity to make remarks before action is taken
on the petition(s).
***15. Receipt of Citizen Petitions
Request: Accept and acknowledge receipt of citizen petitions. Steve Sutton submitted a petition
related to the building of a parking garage at the Parking Corral location, requesting the City conduct
a parking study to determine the need for building a garage at this location or at a less culturally and
historically significant area of Scottsdale.
Tuesday, March 24, 2026
Regular City Council Meeting
Page 7 of 8
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 Steve Sutton relating to the building of a parking garage at the
Parking corral location. The petition was accepted and acknowledged by the City Council.
– Councilwoman Whitehead made a motion to direct the City Manager or responsible Charter Officer
to agendize the petition for further discussion. Mayor Borowsky seconded the motion.
– Vice Mayor Kwasman made an alternate motion to 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. 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.
***MAYOR AND COUNCIL ITEM 16
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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Vote — Carried
| Adam Kwasman | yes |
| Jan Dubauskas | yes |
| Barry Graham | yes |
| Kathy Littlefield | yes |
| Maryann McAllen | yes |
| Solange Whitehead | yes |
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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Bylaws Approval Process
Request: At the request of Councilman Graham, direct the City Clerk and Interim City Attorney to
agendize a City Council presentation for discussion and possible action to require City Council
approval when Boards and Commissions make changes to their bylaws.
Note: The only possible Council action to be taken on Item No. 16 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.
– Councilman Graham made a motion to direct the City Clerk and Interim City Attorney to agendize a
City Council presentation for discussion and possible action to require City Council approval when
Boards and Commissions make changes to their bylaws. Councilwoman Dubauskas 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.
Councilmember Reports
– Councilwoman Whitehead congratulated Granite Reef Senior Center on their 20th Anniversary and
Ashler Hills Park on their award from Arizona Forward and noted the upcoming 3rd Annual Tour de
Scottsdale on Saturday.
– Councilwoman McAllen discussed her recent attendance at the National Leagues Cities
Congressional City Conference in Washington, D.C. At the conference, she discussed water issues
facing Scottsdale with several federal representatives.
Tuesday, March 24, 2026
Regular City Council Meeting
Page 8 of 8
– Councilman Graham discussed today’s event highlighting the expansion of the Western Spirit:
Scottsdale’s Museum of the West; announced the upcoming Vietnam Veterans Day Celebration; and
discussed the Gold Palette Artwork on Thursdays at 6:30 P.M.
Adjournment – 7:04 P.M.
– Mayor Borowsky made a motion to adjourn the Regular Meeting. 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.
Request: At the request of Councilman Graham, direct the City Clerk and Interim City Attorney to
agendize a City Council presentation for discussion and possible action to require City Council
approval when Boards and Commissions make changes to their bylaws.
Note: The only possible Council action to be taken on Item No. 16 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.
– Councilman Graham made a motion to direct the City Clerk and Interim City Attorney to agendize a
City Council presentation for discussion and possible action to require City Council approval when
Boards and Commissions make changes to their bylaws. Councilwoman Dubauskas 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.
Councilmember Reports
– Councilwoman Whitehead congratulated Granite Reef Senior Center on their 20th Anniversary and
Ashler Hills Park on their award from Arizona Forward and noted the upcoming 3rd Annual Tour de
Scottsdale on Saturday.
– Councilwoman McAllen discussed her recent attendance at the National Leagues Cities
Congressional City Conference in Washington, D.C. At the conference, she discussed water issues
facing Scottsdale with several federal representatives.
Tuesday, March 24, 2026
Regular City Council Meeting
Page 8 of 8
– Councilman Graham discussed today’s event highlighting the expansion of the Western Spirit:
Scottsdale’s Museum of the West; announced the upcoming Vietnam Veterans Day Celebration; and
discussed the Gold Palette Artwork on Thursdays at 6:30 P.M.
Adjournment – 7:04 P.M.
– Mayor Borowsky made a motion to adjourn the Regular Meeting. 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.
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