In-Person spoken public comment is also being accepted on non-agendized items that are
within the Council’s jurisdiction. Scottsdale citizens, business owners, and/or property
owners may speak on items that are within the Council’s jurisdiction but are not on the
agenda, with a total of 36 minutes towards the end of the meeting dedicated to comment on
non-agendized items. To sign up to speak in-person on a non-agendized item that is within
the Council’s jurisdiction, please click here.
Requests for in-person public comment may be submitted online or at the City Council
meeting. Registration for in-person public comment is available online by completing a
Request to Speak form. In-Person Public Comment Request to Speak forms for Consent,
Regular, Mayor and Council, and Non-Agendized items must be submitted online no later
than 90 minutes before the start of the meeting. Additionally, in-person meeting attendees
may submit a Request to Speak form utilizing the kiosk located in the foyer area of City Hall
for each agenda item they wish to address. Forms must be submitted and received before
public comment closes on the agenda item.
Written public comment may be submitted in-person by completing a yellow written public
comment card or electronically by completing a Written Public Comment form. Written
public comment received during the meeting will be shared with the Council. 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. A written public comment
may be submitted electronically by clicking here.
5:00 P.M.
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
City Hall Kiva Forum, 3939 N. Drinkwater Boulevard
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Call to Order
Roll Call
One or more members of the Council may be attending the Council Meeting by
telephone, video, or Internet conferencing, pursuant to A.R.S. §38-431(4).
Pledge of Allegiance
Invocation
Mayor’s Report
Presentations/Information Updates
• Employee Recognition Program:
The City Council will recognize employees with 20 or more years of service as of August 2026.
Presenter(s): Holly Peralta, Communications Senior Director
Note: The Council may make comments or ask questions to the presenter(s); however, no
Council action will be taken
Possible Executive Session
Notice is hereby given that, at any time during tonight’s meeting, the Council may make a motion to recess
into Executive Session to discuss and consult with the attorneys and representatives of the public body to
obtain legal advice on any applicable item on tonight’s agenda. If authorized by a majority vote of the
Council, the Executive Session will be held immediately after the vote and will not be open to the public.
A.R.S. §38-431.03(A)(3). The public meeting will resume following the Executive Session.
MINUTES
Request: Approve the following Council meeting minutes from June 2026:
a. Regular Meeting Minutes of June 9, 2026
b. Special Meeting Minutes (Budget) of June 9, 2026
c. Special Meeting Minutes of June 16, 2026
d. Executive Session Meeting Minutes of June 16, 2026
CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS 1-26
How the Consent Agenda Works: The Council may take one vote to act on all the items on the Consent
Agenda or may remove items for further discussion. Items not removed from the Consent Agenda will be
considered in one motion. Items removed for clarification or discussion by the Council will be acted on as
appropriate.

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: 10434 E. Jomax Road
Staff Contact(s): Tim Curtis, Current Planning Director, 480-312-4210, tcurtis@scottsdaleaz.gov
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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: 20751 N. Pima Road, Suite 120
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 new Series 12 (Restaurant) State liquor license for an existing location with a
new owner.
Location: 10428 E. Jomax Road, Suite 101
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 new Series 12 (Restaurant) State liquor license for an existing location with a
new owner.
Location: 15801 N. Frank Lloyd Wright Boulevard, Suite 120
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 new Series 10 (Beer and Wine Store) State liquor license for a new location
and new owner.
Location: 7919 E. Thomas Road, Suite 105
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 new Series 4 (Wholesaler) State liquor license for a new location and new
owner.
Location: 9220 E. Verde Grove View
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 new Series 12 (Restaurant) State liquor license for an existing location with a
new owner.
Location: 3828 N. Scottsdale Road
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 new Series 7 (Beer and Wine Bar) State liquor license for a new location and
new owner.
Location: 10105 E. Via Linda, Suite A108
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 new Series 12 (Restaurant) State liquor license for an existing location with a
new owner.
Location: 8700 E. Pinnacle Peak Road, Suite 115
Staff Contact(s): Tim Curtis, Current Planning Director, 480-312-4210, tcurtis@scottsdaleaz.gov
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Request: Adopt Resolution No. 13718 authorizing the Senior Director of Water Resources to
execute the acceptance of a sewer line easement from the Maricopa County Flood Control District
within the Indian Bend Wash.
Staff Contact(s): Thyra Ryden-Diaz, Interim Water Resources Senior Director, 480-312-4327,
tryden-diaz@scottsdaleaz.gov

Request: Adopt Resolution No. 13711 authorizing:
1. Contract No. 2026-115-COS with Wilson Engineers, LLC, in an amount not to exceed $2,275,208,
for design phase services for the new Booster Pump Station 55A.
2. The City Manager, or designee, to execute such 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.13749 authorizing Contract No. 2021-135-COS-A1, the first
amendment to a contract with Banner Occupational Health – Arizona, LLC, for a one-year extension,
in an amount not to exceed $52,000, for independent pre-employment medical services.
Staff Contact(s): Monica Boyd, Human Resources Senior Director, 480-312-2615,
mboyd@scottsdaleaz.gov

Request: Adopt Resolution No. 13663 authorizing Contract No. 2026-066-COS, a five-year lease
agreement with two five-year extension options, with the Scottsdale Artists’ School, Inc., for use of
City-owned property.
Location: 3720 N. Marshal Way
Staff Contact(s): Kevin Burke, Economic Development & Tourism Senior Director, 480-312-2533,
kburke@scottsdaleaz.gov

Requests: Adopt Resolution No. 13743 authorizing:
1. Contract No. 2024-149-COS-A1, the first amendment to a contract with 84th Street Industrial, LLC,
for the continued lease of warehouse space by the Scottsdale Fire Department for an additional
five years and amending other contract terms.
2. The City Manager, or designee, to execute such documents and take such other actions as
necessary to carry out the intent of this Resolution.
Location: 15820 N. 84th Street, Suite 200
Staff Contact(s): Tom Shannon, Fire Chief, 480-312-1821, tshannon@scottsdaleaz.gov

Request: Adopt Resolution No. 13698 authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to execute
Contract No. 2026-091-COS, allowing the City of Scottsdale to be a party to an existing
intergovernmental agreement (IGA) with the City of Mesa, for the purpose of enabling firefighter
recruits to attend Mesa’s training facility.
Staff Contact(s): Tom Shannon, Fire Chief, 480-312-1821, tshannon@scottsdaleaz.gov

Island Fire District
Request: Adopt Resolution No.13744 authorizing Contract No. 2026-132-COS, a five-year
intergovernmental agreement (IGA) with the Scottsdale County Island Fire District to provide
emergency fire protection services to the county islands within the City of Scottsdale.
Staff Contact(s): Tom Shannon, Fire Chief, 480-312-1821, tshannon@scottsdaleaz.gov
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Request: Adopt Resolution No. 13756 authorizing Contract No. 2026-138-COS with 4000
Drinkwater Blvd, LLC, for an outdoor dining patio use on City property. The initial agreement will be
for five years with two additional five-year extension options.
Location: 4000 Drinkwater Boulevard
Staff Contact(s): Alison Tymkiw, City Engineer and Transportation and Infrastructure Senior
Director, 480-312-7760, atymkiw@scottsdaleaz.gov

Request: Adopt Resolution No. 13763 authorizing:
1. The City Manager, or designee, to execute Contract No. 2026-144-COS with the Arizona Criminal
Justice Commission, to receive a grant in the amount of $90,000, for Crime Lab Forensic
Services.
2. A Fiscal Year 2026/27 Grants Contingency Budget transfer of up to $90,000 to a newly created
cost center to record the related grant activity.
Staff Contact(s): Joe LeDuc, Chief of Police, 480-312-1900, jled@scottsdaleaz.gov

Request: Adopt Resolution No. 13742 authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to submit
Proposition 202 grant applications to local tribal partners for tribal gaming grants for the period of July
1, 2026, through June 30, 2027.
Staff Contact(s): Sara Sparman, Government Relations Manager, 480-312-2511,
ssparman@scottsdaleaz.gov

Request: Adopt Resolution No. 13747 authorizing Contract No. 2026-137-COS, a financial
participation agreement, with Scottsdale’s Museum of the West, Inc., for Fiscal Year 2026/27 in the
amount of $1,250,000, to be allocated consistently with the managing, operating, and programming
responsibilities set forth in Contract No. 2021-088-COS-A1.
Staff Contact(s): Kevin Burke, Economic Development & Tourism Senior Director, 480-312-2533,
kburke@scottsdaleaz.gov

Request: Adopt Resolution No. 13723 authorizing:
1. Funding, not to exceed $75,000, from the portion of the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026/27 Tourism
Development Fund that is allocated in the FY 2026/27 Operating Budget toward event retention
and development for the Bentley Scottsdale Polo Championships.
2. Contract No. 2026-123-COS, an event development funding agreement, with Scottsdale Polo
Championships, LLC.
Staff Contact(s): Kevin Burke, Economic Development & Tourism Senior Director, 480-312-2533,
kburke@scottsdaleaz.gov

Request: Adopt Resolution No. 13746 authorizing:
1. Funding, not to exceed $66,250, from the portion of the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026/27 Tourism
Development Fund that is allocated toward event retention and development for promoting the
City of Scottsdale through the Arabian National Breeder Finals.
2. Contract No. 2026-135-COS, an event development funding agreement, with Arabian Horse
Association of Arizona.
Staff Contact(s): Kevin Burke, Economic Development & Tourism Senior Director, 480-312-2533,
kburke@scottsdaleaz.gov
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Requests: Adopt Resolution No. 13759 authorizing funding for three community events in an
amount up to $34,500 from the portion of the FY2026/27 Tourism Development Fund that is allocated
toward event retention and development, and approving the following contracts:
1. Contract No. 2026-140-COS, a community event funding agreement, with Parada del Sol, Inc., in
an amount not to exceed $13,500, related to the West’s Most Western Rodeo.
2. Contract No. 2026-141-COS, a community event funding agreement, with Arizona Quarter Horse
Association, in an amount not to exceed $12,500, related to the Arizona Fall Championship.
3. Contract No. 2026-142-COS, a community event funding agreement, with Arizona Baseball
Legacy and Experience, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $8,500, related to the Fall League
Baseball Exhibit at Scottsdale Stadium.
Staff Contact(s): Kevin Burke, Economic Development & Tourism Senior Director, 480-312-2533,
kburke@scottsdaleaz.gov

Request: Adopt Resolution No.13754 authorizing:
1. Adoption of the document titled “2026 Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Title VI 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): Nathan Domme, Transportation Planning & Transit Senior Manager, 480-312-2732,
ndomme@scottsdaleaz.gov

Request: Approve the City Auditor's Fiscal Year 2026/27 Audit Plan, as recommended by the City
Council's Audit Committee at its June 24, 2026 meeting.
Staff Contact(s): Lai Cluff, Acting City Auditor, 480-312-7851, lcluff@scottsdaleaz.gov

Request: Adopt Resolution No. 13769 accepting recommendations of the Budget Review
Commission and providing direction for the Commission’s continued work.
Staff Contact(s): Scott Selin, Budget Department Director, 480-312-2603, sselin@scottsdaleaz.gov
REGULAR AGENDA ITEM 27
How the Regular Agenda Works: The Council acts on each item on the Regular Agenda.

Request: Adopt Ordinance No. 4720 amending Scottsdale Revised Code, Chapter 18, Public
Nuisance and Property Maintenance; Article IX, Vacation Rentals and Short-Term Rentals; Division 2,
Prohibitions and Operational Requirements, by repealing and replacing Section 18-172, Failure to
Respond to an Emergency or Complaint; Penalties, relating to the failure of a designated vacation
rental or short-term rental emergency contact to respond to an emergency or a complaint.
Presenter(s): Luis Santaella, City Attorney
Staff Contact(s): Luis Santaella, City Attorney, 480-312-7771, lsantaella@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
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.
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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.
CITIZEN PETITIONS ITEM 28
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).

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 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
MAYOR AND COUNCIL ITEMS 29-32
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.

Appointee: Mayor Lisa Borowsky – Mayor’s proposed designee for Scottsdale Arts Board of
Trustees
Request: Seeking Council approval of the Mayor’s proposed appointee for the Council Member
Trustee position.

Appointee: Councilman Adam Kwasman – Mayor’s proposed designee for Western Spirit:
Scottsdale’s Museum of the West Board of Trustees
Request: Seeking Council approval of the Mayor’s proposed appointee for the Council Member
Trustee position.

Request: At the request of Councilwoman Whitehead, direct the City Attorney and City Clerk to
agendize a Work Study Session item related to moving the non-agendized public comment section
back towards the beginning of the Council Meeting agenda.
Note: The only possible Council action to be taken on Item No. 31 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.
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