Request: Adopt Resolution No. 13624 for an amendment to an existing Conditional Use Permit for a
bar to allow for a ±1,863 square foot bar expansion on a ±6,210 square foot site with Central
Business District/Parking District, Downtown Overlay and Parking District Vehicle Parking, Downtown
Overlay (C-2/P-3 DO & P-2 DO) zoning.
Location: 4441 N. Buckboard Trail
Staff Contact(s): Erin Perreault, Planning & Development Services Senior Director, 480-312-7093,
eperreault@scottsdaleaz.gov
– Note: This item was considered as part of the Regular Meeting Agenda.
– Applicant Representative Lauren Proper Potter gave a PowerPoint presentation of the proposed
Oasis Café Conditional Use Permit.
– Principal Planner Greg Bloemberg gave a presentation on the proposed Oasis Café Conditional Use
Permit.
– There was no public comment on this item.
– Mayor Borowsky made a motion to adopt Resolution No. 13624, with the added stipulation that the
use of hookah or other tobacco-based water pipes shall not be permitted on the new 200-square-foot
patio proposed as part of this expansion. 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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on Consent.
Request: Adopt Resolution No. 13637 for renewal of an existing Conditional Use Permit for a bar on
a ±2,770 square foot site with Downtown Retail Specialty-Type 1 Downtown Overlay (D/RS-1 DO)
Zoning.
Location: 4209 and 4213 N. Craftsman Court
Staff Contact(s): Erin Perreault, Planning & Development Services Senior Director, 480-312-7093,
eperreault@scottsdaleaz.gov

– Approved on Consent.
Request: Adopt Resolution No. 13625 for renewal of a Conditional Use Permit for an existing Type
4 Alternative Concealment Wireless Communication Facility located on an existing 55-foot-tall
artificial palm tree, with Multi-Family Residential District (R-5) zoning.
Location: 7220 E. McKellips Road
Staff Contact(s): Erin Perreault, Planning & Development Services Senior Director, 480-312-7093,
eperreault@scottsdaleaz.gov

Consent.
Request: Adopt Resolution No. 13623 for renewal of a Conditional Use Permit for an existing Type
4 Alternative Concealment Wireless Communication Facility located within an existing 30-foot-tall
artificial cactus on a ±26-acre site with Open Space, Environmentally Sensitive Lands District (O-S
ESL) zoning.
Location: 39730 N. Cave Creek Road
Staff Contact(s): Erin Perreault, Planning & Development Services Senior Director, 480-312-7093,
eperreault@scottsdaleaz.gov

Renewal (4-UP-2016#3) – Approved on Consent.
Request: Adopt Resolution No. 13622 for renewal of a Conditional Use Permit for an existing Type
4 Alternative Concealment Wireless Communication Facility located within an existing 45-foot-tall
church steeple, with associated ground-mounted equipment, located on a ±2.76-acre site with Single-
Family Residential District (R1-7) zoning.
Location: 4425 N. Granite Reef Road
Staff Contact(s): Erin Perreault, Planning & Development Services Senior Director, 480-312-7093,
eperreault@scottsdaleaz.gov

Consent.
Request: Adopt Resolution No. 13581 authorizing:
1. Contract No. 2026-016-COS, a Wireless Communications Antenna Site Revocable License
Agreement with Cellco Partnership, a Delaware general partnership, doing business as Verizon
Wireless, for wireless telecommunications facilities on certain portions of land the City owns or
has an interest in.
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: 9191 E. San Salvador Drive
Staff Contact(s): Alison Tymkiw, City Engineer and Transportation and Infrastructure Senior
Director, 480-312-7760, atymkiw@scottsdaleaz.gov
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Request: Adopt Resolution No. 13649 authorizing:
1. Contract No. 2025-076-COS-E1, the first contract extension with Heinfeld, Meech, & Co., P.C., in
the amount of $118,400, to extend the contract term from May 21, 2026 through May 20, 2027,
for future financial statement audit services.
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 Resolution No. 13648 authorizing:
1. Contract No. 2026-059-COS with Cigna Health and Life Insurance Company, in the amount of
$3,700,000, for a one-year period with up to four one-year extensions, for the administration of
medical, pharmacy, dental, employee assistance program, stoploss insurance, and behavioral
health benefits for employees and eligible beneficiaries.
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 Director, 480-312-2615,
mboyd@scottsdaleaz.gov

Request: Adopt Resolution No. 13640 authorizing:
1. Contract No. 2026-052-COS with IMA Evaluations, LLC, in an amount not to exceed $150,000
annually, for a one-year period with up to four one-year extensions, to provide nurse case
management services.
2. The City Manager, City Treasurer, City Attorney, or designees, to execute any other documents
and take such other actions as necessary to carry out the intent of this Resolution.
Staff Contact(s): George Woods, Jr., Safety and Risk Management Director, 480-312-7040,
gwoods@scottsdaleaz.gov

– Approved on Consent.
Request: Adopt Resolution No. 13647 authorizing Contract No. 2026-058-COS with HonorHealth and
Neighborhood Outreach Access to Health (NOAH), for a one-year period with up to four one-year
extensions, to collaborate on community health and wellness programs and activities.
Staff Contact(s): Nick Molinari, Parks and Recreation and Preserve Senior Director, 480-312-1011,
nmolinar@scottsdaleaz.gov

Request: Adopt Resolution No. 13645 authorizing:
1. Contract No. 2026-057-COS with Scottsdale Ranch Community Association, in the amount of
$88,409.38 for the first year with annual adjustments, for an initial term of ten years with the
option of one ten-year extension, for the maintenance of street medians.
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): Nick Molinari, Parks and Recreation and Preserve Senior Director, 480-312-1011,
nmolinar@scottsdaleaz.gov

Request: Adopt Resolution No. 13643 authorizing:
1. Contract No. 2026-056-COS, an intergovernmental agreement between the City of Scottsdale
and Maricopa County, in an amount not to exceed $250,000 per fiscal year, to perform routine or
emergency roadway maintenance or improvement projects.
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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

Request: Adopt Resolution No. 13651 authorizing:
1. Contract No. 2024-059-COS-A1, the first amendment to an existing intergovernmental agreement
between the City of Scottsdale and the Superior Court of Arizona in Maricopa County, to extend
the contract for an additional two-year term from June 30, 2026 to June 30, 2028, for jury services
and to reflect the increased cost per summons.
2. The City Manager, the Municipal Presiding Judge, 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): Marianne Bayardi, Presiding Judge, 480-312-2775, c/o cphelps@scottsdaleaz.gov

Request: Adopt Resolution No. 13644 to authorize the following reappointments of Pro Tem Judges
for a four-year term for the period of May 17, 2026 through May 16, 2030: Charles Adornetto,
Douglas Erickson, Robert C. Howard, Alicia Lawler, Robert Melton, and Lorie Patrick.
Staff Contact(s): Marianne Bayardi, Presiding Judge, 480-312-2775, c/o cphelps@scottsdaleaz.gov

Request: Accept the Fiscal Year 2025/26 Monthly Financial Report as of February 2026.
Staff Contact(s): Scott Selin, Budget Department Director, 480-312-2603, sselin@scottsdaleaz.gov
***15A.City Attorney Appointment and Employment Agreement – Approved on Consent.
Request: Adopt Resolution No. 13662 to authorize:
1. Appointment of Luis Santaella to the position of City Attorney effective April 28, 2026.
2. Employment Agreement No. 2026-065-COS with Luis Santaella.
Staff Contact(s): Monica Boyd, Human Resources Senior Director, 480-312-2615,
mboyd@scottsdaleaz.gov
REGULAR AGENDA ITEM 16
How the Regular Agenda Works: The Council acts on each item on the Regular Agenda.

2026/27 Annual Action Plan and the Allocation of CDBG and HOME Investment Partnership
(HOME) Funds
Requests:
1. Solicit public testimony regarding the FY 2026/27 Annual Action Plan for the use of $1,059,121 in
CDBG funds and $293,975 in HOME funds.
2. Adopt Resolution No. 13616 to approve the FY 2026/27 Annual Action Plan and authorize the:
a. City Manager, or designee, to submit the FY 2026/27 Annual Action Plan to the U.S.
Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
b. Use, award, and allocation of federal CDBG and HOME funds for eligible programs and
services and associated contracts.
c. Reprogramming of prior years’ remaining funds and program income in the amount of
$408,730.
d. Execution of associated HUD certifications and contracts.
e. Mayor to execute associated CDBG contracts with identified non-profit subrecipients.
f. Housing and Community Assistance Manager to adjust recommended funding awards as
necessary based upon final funding allocations.
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g. Mayor, City Manager, and Housing and Community Assistance Manager to execute any
other documents and take such other actions as necessary to carry out the purpose of this
Resolution.
Presenter: Mary Witkofski, Interim Human Services Director
Staff Contact(s): Mary Witkofski, Interim Human Services Director, 480-312-2479,
mwitkofski@scottsdaleaz.gov
– Mayor Borowsky opened the public hearing on this item.
– Interim Human Services Director Mary Witkofski gave a PowerPoint presentation on the proposed
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program Fiscal Year (FY) 2026/27 Annual Action Plan
and the Allocation of CDBG and HOME Investment Partnership (HOME) Funds.
– Roger Lurie, Human Services Advisory Commission Chair, spoke in support of this item.
– Mayor Borowsky closed the public hearing on this item.
– Councilwoman McAllen made a motion to adopt Resolution No. 13616. 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 attendance at the Citizen Water Academy and
concerns regarding the use of the phrase “toilet to tap” being used by certain Councilmembers.
– Dan Ishac, Scottsdale resident, discussed Councilmember decorum and the roundabout at
Scottsdale Road.
– Jason Alexander, Scottsdale resident, discussed Councilmember decorum, public comments and
explained the production of the video he wanted to show at the meeting.
– Melissa Kemp, Scottsdale resident, discussed conflict of interest provisions for Councilmembers
and the difference between actual and perceived conflict.
CITIZEN PETITIONS ITEM 17
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
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Citizen Petition(s), each Councilmember will have one opportunity to make remarks before action is taken
on the petition(s).
***17. Receipt of Citizen Petitions
Request: Accept and acknowledge receipt of citizen petitions. On Friday, April 24, 2026, Mark Rentz
submitted a citizen petition regarding the 2026-27 budget and funding for water-related items and the
Scottsdale Water Strategic Plan.
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 Mark Rentz regarding the 2026-27 budget and funding for water-
related items and the Scottsdale Water Strategic Plan. 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. Councilwoman McAllen seconded the motion.
– Mayor Borowsky 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 Mayor Borowsky;
Vice Mayor Kwasman; and Councilmembers Dubauskas and Graham voting in the affirmative and
Councilmembers Littlefield, 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.
1. City Boards and Commissions Processes and City Code Sections
Requests: Presentation, discussion and possible direction on potential updates and revisions to the
City’s boards and commissions processes and City Code Sections.
Presenter(s): Ben Lane, City Clerk and Luis Santaella, Interim City Attorney
Staff Contact(s): Ben Lane, City Clerk, 480-312-2411, blane@scottsdaleaz.gov
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– City Clerk Ben Lane and City Attorney Luis Santaella gave a PowerPoint presentation on the
potential updates and revisions to the City’s boards and commissions processes and City Code
Sanctions.
– There was Council consensus in support of the following items:
• Annual report presentations by Boards and Commissions should be done on an annual basis
at a Special Meeting (starting at 3:00 p.m.) twice a year with approximately nine boards
presenting at each meeting.
• Annual report presentations should focus on key accomplishments and current and future
items being considered by the board or commission.
• Annual report presentations should be limited to 10 minutes.
• Add the Industrial Development Authority to the list of boards and commissions giving annual
report presentations.
• Repeal City Code Section 2-241(l) regarding the use of electronic devices.
• The City Attorney and City Clerk to draft a bylaws template for consideration by the City
Council. The approved template would be used by boards and commissions and any
amendments to the template format would be approved by the City Council.
• City Attorney and City Clerk to develop a solution for the affirmative vote count matter for
consideration by the City Council.
• City Attorney and City Clerk to review membership requirements for Tourism Development
Commission and present recommendations to the City Council for consideration.
– Councilmembers made the following observations and suggestions:
• It is important for the Council to hear from board members.
• Boards and Commissions help the City Council by providing recommendations.
• Boards and Commissions serve at the pleasure of the City Council.
• Consider a different annual report format for the quasi-judicial boards.
• The Industrial Development Authority should present to the Economic Development
Committee.
• Expertise provided by the Experience Scottsdale member is appreciated for the Tourism
Development Commission.
• Hoteliers are invaluable to the Tourism Development Commission.
• There should be a minimum of three hoteliers on the Tourism Development Commission.
• Expertise should include former and current hoteliers on the Tourism Development
Commission.
• Tourism Development Commission membership requirements are too restrictive and need to
be more flexible.
• Look at other boards and commissions to ensure that areas of expertise are covered in the
membership requirements.
• Look at the number of boards and commissions in Scottsdale as compared to peer cities.
• Look at boards or specific member categories that are difficult to recruit,
• Develop a direct appointment process for board members for City Council consideration.
Councilmember Reports
– Councilwoman McAllen discussed Scottsdale Leadership events that she attended including the
Paiute Center Playground, photography and computer lab, Horse Help, Cattle Track Tours, and Lexi's
Ranch.
– Councilwoman Whitehead discussed the Veterans Commission Imprints of Honor, Cycle the Arts,
and the Volunteer luncheon.
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– Councilwoman Dubauskas thanked Senator Carine Werner for the $100,00 grant provided to
McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park and discussed her and Councilwoman Littlefield’s upcoming
office hours on May 4th and 18th from 4:00 P.M. to 6:00 P.M. at City Hall.
– Councilwoman Littlefield mentioned her and Councilwoman Dubauskas’ upcoming office hours on
May 4th and 18th from 4:00 P.M. to 6:00 P.M. at City Hall.
Adjournment – 7:25 P.M.
– Vice Mayor Kwasman 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.