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Request: Consider forwarding a recommendation of approval to the Arizona Department of Liquor
Licenses & Control for an Agent and Acquisition of Control Change for an existing Series 12
(Restaurant) liquor license for an existing location with a new owner.
Location: 7300 N. Via Paseo Del Sur, Suite B104
Staff Contact(s): Tim Curtis, Current Planning Director, 480-312-4210, tcurtis@scottsdaleaz.gov
Licenses & Control for an Agent and Acquisition of Control Change for an existing Series 12
(Restaurant) liquor license for an existing location with a new owner.
Location: 7300 N. Via Paseo Del Sur, Suite B104
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 Multi-License Agent and Acquisition of Control Change for existing Series 12
(Restaurant) liquor licenses for two existing locations with a new owner.
Location: 7501 E. Thompson Peak Parkway, Unit 309 and 23005 N. 74th Street, Unit 2001
Staff Contact(s): Tim Curtis, Current Planning Director, 480-312-4210, tcurtis@scottsdaleaz.gov
Licenses & Control for a Multi-License Agent and Acquisition of Control Change for existing Series 12
(Restaurant) liquor licenses for two existing locations with a new owner.
Location: 7501 E. Thompson Peak Parkway, Unit 309 and 23005 N. 74th Street, Unit 2001
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 new Series 12 (Restaurant) State liquor license for an existing location with a
new owner.
Location: 16203 N. Scottsdale Road, Building 8 – Unit 16D
Staff Contact(s): Tim Curtis, Current Planning Director, 480-312-4210, tcurtis@scottsdaleaz.gov
Licenses & Control for a new Series 12 (Restaurant) State liquor license for an existing location with a
new owner.
Location: 16203 N. Scottsdale Road, Building 8 – Unit 16D
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 new Series 12 (Restaurant) State liquor license for an existing location with a
new owner.
Location: 8777 N. Scottsdale Road #302
Staff Contact(s): Tim Curtis, Current Planning Director, 480-312-4210, tcurtis@scottsdaleaz.gov
Licenses & Control for a new Series 12 (Restaurant) State liquor license for an existing location with a
new owner.
Location: 8777 N. Scottsdale Road #302
Staff Contact(s): Tim Curtis, Current Planning Director, 480-312-4210, tcurtis@scottsdaleaz.gov
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Request: Adopt Resolution No. 13790 for a Conditional Use Permit for an educational service,
elementary and secondary school, with their related services and activities, on a ±5-acre site with
Single-Family Residential (R1-190 ESL) zoning.
Location: 9201 E. Happy Valley Road
Staff Contact(s): Chris Zimmer, Senior Planner, 480-312-2347, czimmer@scottsdaleaz.gov
elementary and secondary school, with their related services and activities, on a ±5-acre site with
Single-Family Residential (R1-190 ESL) zoning.
Location: 9201 E. Happy Valley Road
Staff Contact(s): Chris Zimmer, Senior Planner, 480-312-2347, czimmer@scottsdaleaz.gov
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Request: Adopt Resolution No. 13770 to abandon a 25-foot roadway easement along the northern
border of residential property with Single-Family Residential Environmentally Sensitive Lands Overlay
(R1-35 ESL) zoning.
Location: 9021 E. Sierra Pinta Drive
Staff Contact(s): Jason Katz, Planner, 480-312-2542, jkatz@scottsdaleaz.gov
border of residential property with Single-Family Residential Environmentally Sensitive Lands Overlay
(R1-35 ESL) zoning.
Location: 9021 E. Sierra Pinta Drive
Staff Contact(s): Jason Katz, Planner, 480-312-2542, jkatz@scottsdaleaz.gov
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Request: Adopt Resolution No. 13791 and Resolution No. 13771 authorizing the abandonment of
66-feet of right-of-way along the N. 60th Street alignment between E. Quail Track Drive and E.
Pinnacle Vista Drive adjacent to the property located at 5932 E. Quail Track Drive with Single-Family
Residential Environmentally Sensitive Lands Foothills Overlay (R1-43 ESL FO) zoning. Property
owner to dedicate necessary Water and Sewer Facilities Easement with plat combining existing
parcels and subject right-of-way.
Location: 5932 E. Quail Track Drive and 6012 E. Quail Track Drive
Staff Contact(s): Jason Katz, Planner, 480-312-2542, jkatz@scottsdaleaz.gov
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66-feet of right-of-way along the N. 60th Street alignment between E. Quail Track Drive and E.
Pinnacle Vista Drive adjacent to the property located at 5932 E. Quail Track Drive with Single-Family
Residential Environmentally Sensitive Lands Foothills Overlay (R1-43 ESL FO) zoning. Property
owner to dedicate necessary Water and Sewer Facilities Easement with plat combining existing
parcels and subject right-of-way.
Location: 5932 E. Quail Track Drive and 6012 E. Quail Track Drive
Staff Contact(s): Jason Katz, Planner, 480-312-2542, jkatz@scottsdaleaz.gov
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Request: Adopt Resolution No. 13772 authorizing re-approval of an expired abandonment approval
for certain 33-foot General Land Office (GLO) Patent easement segments and the east 13-feet of the
33-foot GLO easement running along N. 71st Street, all within a ±17.52-acre site with Single-Family
Residential Environmentally Sensitive Lands Foothills Overlay (R1-43 ESL FO) zoning.
Location: Northwest Corner of N. Scottsdale Road and E. Dixileta Drive
Staff Contact(s): Jeff Barnes, Principal Planner of Police, 480-312-2376, jbarnes@scottsdaleaz.gov
for certain 33-foot General Land Office (GLO) Patent easement segments and the east 13-feet of the
33-foot GLO easement running along N. 71st Street, all within a ±17.52-acre site with Single-Family
Residential Environmentally Sensitive Lands Foothills Overlay (R1-43 ESL FO) zoning.
Location: Northwest Corner of N. Scottsdale Road and E. Dixileta Drive
Staff Contact(s): Jeff Barnes, Principal Planner of Police, 480-312-2376, jbarnes@scottsdaleaz.gov
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Request: Adopt Resolution No. 13795 authorizing Contract No. 2026-159-COS, a wired
telecommunications license agreement with Forged Fiber 37, LLC, to construct, operate, maintain,
and repair a wired telecommunications network within the City’s rights-of-ways.
Staff Contact(s): Keith Niederer, Telecom Policy Coordinator, 480-312-2953,
kniederer@scottsdaleaz.gov
telecommunications license agreement with Forged Fiber 37, LLC, to construct, operate, maintain,
and repair a wired telecommunications network within the City’s rights-of-ways.
Staff Contact(s): Keith Niederer, Telecom Policy Coordinator, 480-312-2953,
kniederer@scottsdaleaz.gov
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Request: Adopt Resolution No. 13777 authorizing Contract No. 2026-149-COS, a wired
telecommunications license agreement with Teleport Communications America, LLC, to construct,
operate, maintain, and repair a wired telecommunications network within the City’s rights-of-ways.
Staff Contact(s): Keith Niederer, Telecom Policy Coordinator, 480-312-2953,
kniederer@scottsdaleaz.gov
telecommunications license agreement with Teleport Communications America, LLC, to construct,
operate, maintain, and repair a wired telecommunications network within the City’s rights-of-ways.
Staff Contact(s): Keith Niederer, Telecom Policy Coordinator, 480-312-2953,
kniederer@scottsdaleaz.gov
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Request: Adopt Resolution No. 13810 authorizing:
1. Acceptance, if awarded, of a grant from the Arizona Department of Public Safety, in the amount of
$500,000, for overtime wages, equipment, and training related to the reduction of human
exploitation and trafficking.
2. A budget transfer, of up to $500,000, from the Fiscal Year 2026/27 Grants Contingency Budget to
a newly created cost center to record the related grant activity.
3. The City Manager, or designee, to conduct all negotiations and to execute and submit all
documents and other necessary or desirable instruments in connection with the acceptance of
this grant.
Staff Contact(s): Joe LeDuc, Chief of Police, 480-312-1900, jled@scottsdaleaz.gov
1. Acceptance, if awarded, of a grant from the Arizona Department of Public Safety, in the amount of
$500,000, for overtime wages, equipment, and training related to the reduction of human
exploitation and trafficking.
2. A budget transfer, of up to $500,000, from the Fiscal Year 2026/27 Grants Contingency Budget to
a newly created cost center to record the related grant activity.
3. The City Manager, or designee, to conduct all negotiations and to execute and submit all
documents and other necessary or desirable instruments in connection with the acceptance of
this grant.
Staff Contact(s): Joe LeDuc, Chief of Police, 480-312-1900, jled@scottsdaleaz.gov
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Request: Adopt Resolution No. 13776 approving the distribution of up to $18,900 in interest income
from the Rassner Memorial Scottsdale Library Endowment Fund for Fiscal Year 2026/27 and
authorizing the allocation of funds for the purchase of books and literary materials.
Staff Contact(s): Mike Beck, Library Director, 480-312-2658, mbeck@scottsdaleaz.gov
from the Rassner Memorial Scottsdale Library Endowment Fund for Fiscal Year 2026/27 and
authorizing the allocation of funds for the purchase of books and literary materials.
Staff Contact(s): Mike Beck, Library Director, 480-312-2658, mbeck@scottsdaleaz.gov
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Request: Adopt Resolution No. 13800 authorizing:
1. Funding, not to exceed $8,500, 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 Scottsdale Italian Festival.
2. Contract No. 2026-162-COS, a community event funding agreement, with the Italian Association.
Staff Contact(s): Kevin Burke, Economic Development & Tourism Senior Director, 480-312-2533,
kburke@scottsdaleaz.gov
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1. Funding, not to exceed $8,500, 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 Scottsdale Italian Festival.
2. Contract No. 2026-162-COS, a community event funding agreement, with the Italian Association.
Staff Contact(s): Kevin Burke, Economic Development & Tourism Senior Director, 480-312-2533,
kburke@scottsdaleaz.gov
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Request: Adopt Resolution No. 13801 authorizing:
1. Funding, not to exceed $8,500, 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 Arizona Fall Ball Softball Invitational.
2. Contract No. 2026-163-COS, an event venue fee funding agreement, with Team NJ Softball, LLC.
Staff Contact(s): Kevin Burke, Economic Development & Tourism Senior Director, 480-312-2533,
kburke@scottsdaleaz.gov
1. Funding, not to exceed $8,500, 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 Arizona Fall Ball Softball Invitational.
2. Contract No. 2026-163-COS, an event venue fee funding agreement, with Team NJ Softball, LLC.
Staff Contact(s): Kevin Burke, Economic Development & Tourism Senior Director, 480-312-2533,
kburke@scottsdaleaz.gov
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Request: Adopt Resolution No. 13802 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 Arizona Musicfest 2026-27 Concert Series.
2. Contract No. 2026-164-COS, an event funding agreement, with Arizona Musicfest.
Staff Contact(s): Kevin Burke, Economic Development & Tourism Senior Director, 480-312-2533,
kburke@scottsdaleaz.gov
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 Arizona Musicfest 2026-27 Concert Series.
2. Contract No. 2026-164-COS, an event funding agreement, with Arizona Musicfest.
Staff Contact(s): Kevin Burke, Economic Development & Tourism Senior Director, 480-312-2533,
kburke@scottsdaleaz.gov
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Request: Adopt Resolution No. 13803 authorizing:
1. Funding, not to exceed $228,750, 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 Parada del Sol Parade and Trail’s End Festival.
2. Contract No. 2026-165-COS, an event funding agreement, with Parada del Sol Historic Parade.
Staff Contact(s): Kevin Burke, Economic Development & Tourism Senior Director, 480-312-2533,
kburke@scottsdaleaz.gov
1. Funding, not to exceed $228,750, 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 Parada del Sol Parade and Trail’s End Festival.
2. Contract No. 2026-165-COS, an event funding agreement, with Parada del Sol Historic Parade.
Staff Contact(s): Kevin Burke, Economic Development & Tourism Senior Director, 480-312-2533,
kburke@scottsdaleaz.gov
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Request: Accept the 2025 annual reports submitted by each publicly appointed board, commission,
and working task force.
Staff Contact(s): Ben Lane, City Clerk, 480-312-2411, blane@scottsdaleaz.gov
and working task force.
Staff Contact(s): Ben Lane, City Clerk, 480-312-2411, blane@scottsdaleaz.gov
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Request: Adopt Resolution No. 13813 authorizing:
1. The City’s participation in the proposed Class Action Settlements with Amerex Corporation;
Archroma U.S., Inc.; Carrier Global Corporation; and Nation Ford Chemical Company in the
Public Water Systems’ portion of the multi-district litigation matter, In Re: Aqueous Film-Forming
Foams Product Liability Litigation, MDL 2:18-mn-2873-RMG, relating to perfluoroalkyl substances
(PFAS) contamination of public drinking water (hereinafter the “MDL”).
2. The City Attorney, or designee, to file all documentation required to participate in the settlements,
including claim forms, with the District Court.
3. The City Manager, the City Treasurer, the City Attorney, and their respective staffs are authorized
and directed to execute any such documents and take any such other actions reasonably
necessary to carry out the purpose of this Resolution.
Staff Contact(s): Luis Santaella, City Attorney, 480-312-2405, lsantaella@scottsdaleaz.gov
1. The City’s participation in the proposed Class Action Settlements with Amerex Corporation;
Archroma U.S., Inc.; Carrier Global Corporation; and Nation Ford Chemical Company in the
Public Water Systems’ portion of the multi-district litigation matter, In Re: Aqueous Film-Forming
Foams Product Liability Litigation, MDL 2:18-mn-2873-RMG, relating to perfluoroalkyl substances
(PFAS) contamination of public drinking water (hereinafter the “MDL”).
2. The City Attorney, or designee, to file all documentation required to participate in the settlements,
including claim forms, with the District Court.
3. The City Manager, the City Treasurer, the City Attorney, and their respective staffs are authorized
and directed to execute any such documents and take any such other actions reasonably
necessary to carry out the purpose of this Resolution.
Staff Contact(s): Luis Santaella, City Attorney, 480-312-2405, lsantaella@scottsdaleaz.gov
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Request: Adopt Ordinance No. 4722 amending Section 5-121 [Use of City-owned Airport property]
of the Scottsdale Revised Code Chapter 5 [Aviation] to clarify circumstances in which the Aviation
Director may, with not less than 30 days’ notice, discontinue an Airport permit when continued use of
City-owned Airport property is no longer consistent with the public interest; and providing for
retroactive applicability.
Staff Contact(s): Rick Wielebski, Aviation Director, 480-312-8475, rwielebski@scottsdaleaz.gov
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of the Scottsdale Revised Code Chapter 5 [Aviation] to clarify circumstances in which the Aviation
Director may, with not less than 30 days’ notice, discontinue an Airport permit when continued use of
City-owned Airport property is no longer consistent with the public interest; and providing for
retroactive applicability.
Staff Contact(s): Rick Wielebski, Aviation Director, 480-312-8475, rwielebski@scottsdaleaz.gov
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Request: Accept the Fiscal Year 2026/27 Monthly Financial Report as of August 2026.
Staff Contact(s): Scott Selin, Budget Department Director, 480-312-2603, sselin@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.
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 21
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).
Staff Contact(s): Scott Selin, Budget Department Director, 480-312-2603, sselin@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.
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 21
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).
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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
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.
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1. Present and Future Discussion on Scottsdale Water
Request: Receive, discuss, and provide possible direction regarding an overview of Scottsdale
Water, including but not limited to, water security, water portfolio, staffing, the Advanced Purified
Recycled Water project, Bartlett Dam capacity, and the Scottsdale Water Strategic Plan. Additionally,
this Work Study session will discuss possible expansion of water conservation incentives towards hot
water circulators, turf reduction, rainwater harvesting, and smart meter irrigation controllers; and
explore potential partnerships for additional rebate funding through Salt River Project and Central
Arizona Project.
Presenter(s): Thyra Ryden-Diaz, Water Resources Interim Senior Director and Jill Brumand, Water
Policy Manager.
2. Data Center Zoning Ordinance
Request: Receive, discuss, and provide possible direction regarding zoning ordinances as they apply
to data centers and to explore creating more specific requirements.
Presenter(s): Erin Perrault, Planning and Development Services Senior Director and Kevin Burke,
Economic Development & Tourism Senior Director
Councilmember Reports
Adjournment
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
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.
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1. Present and Future Discussion on Scottsdale Water
Request: Receive, discuss, and provide possible direction regarding an overview of Scottsdale
Water, including but not limited to, water security, water portfolio, staffing, the Advanced Purified
Recycled Water project, Bartlett Dam capacity, and the Scottsdale Water Strategic Plan. Additionally,
this Work Study session will discuss possible expansion of water conservation incentives towards hot
water circulators, turf reduction, rainwater harvesting, and smart meter irrigation controllers; and
explore potential partnerships for additional rebate funding through Salt River Project and Central
Arizona Project.
Presenter(s): Thyra Ryden-Diaz, Water Resources Interim Senior Director and Jill Brumand, Water
Policy Manager.
2. Data Center Zoning Ordinance
Request: Receive, discuss, and provide possible direction regarding zoning ordinances as they apply
to data centers and to explore creating more specific requirements.
Presenter(s): Erin Perrault, Planning and Development Services Senior Director and Kevin Burke,
Economic Development & Tourism Senior Director
Councilmember Reports
Adjournment
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