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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 a new location with a new
owner.
Location: 14884 N. Pima Road #120
Staff Contact(s): Tim Curtis, Current Planning Director, 480-312-4210, tcurtis@scottsdaleaz.gov
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Licenses & Control for a new Series 12 (Restaurant) State liquor license for a new location with a new
owner.
Location: 14884 N. Pima Road #120
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: 17001 N. Scottsdale Road
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: 17001 N. Scottsdale 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 new Series 12 (Restaurant) State liquor license for an existing location with a
new owner.
Location: 7337 E. Shea Boulevard, Suite 100
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: 7337 E. Shea Boulevard, Suite 100
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: 17757 N. Scottsdale Road, Suite 103
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: 17757 N. Scottsdale Road, Suite 103
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: 9011 E. Via Linda
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: 9011 E. Via Linda
Staff Contact(s): Tim Curtis, Current Planning Director, 480-312-4210, tcurtis@scottsdaleaz.gov
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Request: Adopt Resolution No. 13775 for a Conditional Use Permit, for a new Type 4, Alternative
Concealment, Wireless Communication Facility, designed as a 67-foot-tall artificial eucalyptus tree
with associated ground-mounted equipment, located on a ±25.21-acre site with Highway Commercial
(C-3) zoning.
Location: 15355 N. Northsight Boulevard
Staff Contact(s): Staff Contact(s): Keith Niederer, Telecom Policy Coordinator, 480-312-2953,
kniederer@scottsdaleaz.gov
Concealment, Wireless Communication Facility, designed as a 67-foot-tall artificial eucalyptus tree
with associated ground-mounted equipment, located on a ±25.21-acre site with Highway Commercial
(C-3) zoning.
Location: 15355 N. Northsight Boulevard
Staff Contact(s): Staff Contact(s): Keith Niederer, Telecom Policy Coordinator, 480-312-2953,
kniederer@scottsdaleaz.gov
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Request: Adopt Resolution No. 13819 authorizing:
1. Contract No. 2025-188-COS-A1, the first contract amendment with Kutak Rock, LLP, in the
amount of $80,000, extending the contract term from December 2, 2026 through December 1,
2027, to provide state lobbying services on behalf of the City of Scottsdale.
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): Will Brooks, City Manager’s Office Director, 480-312-7826,
wbrooks@scottsdaleaz.gov
1. Contract No. 2025-188-COS-A1, the first contract amendment with Kutak Rock, LLP, in the
amount of $80,000, extending the contract term from December 2, 2026 through December 1,
2027, to provide state lobbying services on behalf of the City of Scottsdale.
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): Will Brooks, City Manager’s Office Director, 480-312-7826,
wbrooks@scottsdaleaz.gov
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Event Funding Agreements
Request: Adopt Resolution No. 13805 authorizing funding, not to exceed $17,000, 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 and approving the following contracts:
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1. Contract No. 2026-167-COS, a community event funding agreement, with Million Dollar
Breakaway, LLC, in an amount not to exceed $8,500, for the Kimes Ranch Million Dollar
Breakaway.
2. Contract No. 2026-168-COS, a community event funding agreement, with Scottsdale
Symphonic Orchestra, in an amount not to exceed $8,500, for the Scottsdale Symphonic
Orchestra 2026-27 Season.
Staff Contact(s): Kevin Burke, Economic Development & Tourism Senior Director, 480-312-2533,
kburke@scottsdaleaz.gov
Request: Adopt Resolution No. 13805 authorizing funding, not to exceed $17,000, 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 and approving the following contracts:
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1. Contract No. 2026-167-COS, a community event funding agreement, with Million Dollar
Breakaway, LLC, in an amount not to exceed $8,500, for the Kimes Ranch Million Dollar
Breakaway.
2. Contract No. 2026-168-COS, a community event funding agreement, with Scottsdale
Symphonic Orchestra, in an amount not to exceed $8,500, for the Scottsdale Symphonic
Orchestra 2026-27 Season.
Staff Contact(s): Kevin Burke, Economic Development & Tourism Senior Director, 480-312-2533,
kburke@scottsdaleaz.gov
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Request: Adopt Resolution No. 13806 authorizing:
1. Funding, not to exceed $30,000, 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 Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale Auction.
2. Contract No. 2026-169-COS, a matching event advertising funding program agreement, with
Barrett-Jackson Auction Company.
Staff Contact(s): Kevin Burke, Economic Development & Tourism Senior Director, 480-312-2533,
kburke@scottsdaleaz.gov
1. Funding, not to exceed $30,000, 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 Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale Auction.
2. Contract No. 2026-169-COS, a matching event advertising funding program agreement, with
Barrett-Jackson Auction Company.
Staff Contact(s): Kevin Burke, Economic Development & Tourism Senior Director, 480-312-2533,
kburke@scottsdaleaz.gov
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Request: Adopt Resolution No. 13807 authorizing:
1. Funding, not to exceed $5,210, 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 ECNL Boys Phoenix Soccer event hosted at Scottsdale’s Reata Sports
Complex.
2. Contract No. 2026-170-COS, an event venue fee agreement, with Boys Elite Clubs National
League, Inc.
Staff Contact(s): Kevin Burke, Economic Development & Tourism Senior Director, 480-312-2533,
kburke@scottsdaleaz.gov
1. Funding, not to exceed $5,210, 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 ECNL Boys Phoenix Soccer event hosted at Scottsdale’s Reata Sports
Complex.
2. Contract No. 2026-170-COS, an event venue fee agreement, with Boys Elite Clubs National
League, Inc.
Staff Contact(s): Kevin Burke, Economic Development & Tourism Senior Director, 480-312-2533,
kburke@scottsdaleaz.gov
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Request: Adopt Resolution No. 13808 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 promoting the City of Scottsdale through Scottsdale Art Week presented by
Scottsdale Ferrari.
2. Contract No. 2026-171-COS, an event funding agreement, with Scottsdale Art Week, LLC.
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 promoting the City of Scottsdale through Scottsdale Art Week presented by
Scottsdale Ferrari.
2. Contract No. 2026-171-COS, an event funding agreement, with Scottsdale Art Week, LLC.
Staff Contact(s): Kevin Burke, Economic Development & Tourism Senior Director, 480-312-2533,
kburke@scottsdaleaz.gov
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Request: Approve the City's 2027 Legislative Agenda and authorize the City's registered lobbyists to
take the necessary actions to communicate the City's positions on these matters to local, regional,
state and federal officials, including members of the Arizona State Legislature and the United States
Congress.
Staff Contact(s): Will Brooks, City Manager’s Office Director, (480) 312-7826,
wbrooks@scottsdaleaz.gov
take the necessary actions to communicate the City's positions on these matters to local, regional,
state and federal officials, including members of the Arizona State Legislature and the United States
Congress.
Staff Contact(s): Will Brooks, City Manager’s Office Director, (480) 312-7826,
wbrooks@scottsdaleaz.gov
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Request: Adopt Resolution No. 13830 authorizing:
1. Contract No. 2026-190-COS with the law firm of Osborn Maledon, P.A. for legal services related
to the lawsuit David N. Smith v. City of Scottsdale, Case No. CV2026-034518, currently pending
in Maricopa County Superior Court.
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2. The City Attorney, or designee, to prosecute all claims and appeals necessary to protect the
City’s interests to the benefit of the City in this lawsuit.
Staff Contact(s): Luis Santaella, City Attorney, 480-312-2405, lsantaella@scottsdaleaz.gov
1. Contract No. 2026-190-COS with the law firm of Osborn Maledon, P.A. for legal services related
to the lawsuit David N. Smith v. City of Scottsdale, Case No. CV2026-034518, currently pending
in Maricopa County Superior Court.
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2. The City Attorney, or designee, to prosecute all claims and appeals necessary to protect the
City’s interests to the benefit of the City in this lawsuit.
Staff Contact(s): Luis Santaella, City Attorney, 480-312-2405, lsantaella@scottsdaleaz.gov
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Request: Adopt Ordinance No. 4725 repealing Sections 4-1 through 4-14 of Chapter 4, Article I of
the Scottsdale Revised Code [Animal Custody, Rescue, and Forfeiture] and replacing them with new
Sections 4-1 through 4-8, governing the seizure, custody, care, and disposition of animals.
Staff Contact(s): Luis Santaella, City Attorney, 480-312-7771, lsantaella@scottsdaleaz.gov
the Scottsdale Revised Code [Animal Custody, Rescue, and Forfeiture] and replacing them with new
Sections 4-1 through 4-8, governing the seizure, custody, care, and disposition of animals.
Staff Contact(s): Luis Santaella, City Attorney, 480-312-7771, lsantaella@scottsdaleaz.gov
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Request: Adopt Resolution No. 13834 authorizing FY 2025/26 Operating Budget adjustments to
ensure compliance with Ordinance No. 4670 and accurately expensing the FY 2025/26 budget.
Staff Contact(s): Scott Selin, Budget Department Director, 480-312-2603, sselin@scottsdaleaz.gov
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ensure compliance with Ordinance No. 4670 and accurately expensing the FY 2025/26 budget.
Staff Contact(s): Scott Selin, Budget Department Director, 480-312-2603, sselin@scottsdaleaz.gov
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Request: Adopt Resolution No. 13804 authorizing:
1. Funding, not to exceed $150,000, 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 Scottsdale ArtWalk.
2. Contract No. 2026-166-COS, an event funding agreement, with the Scottsdale Gallery
Association.
Staff Contact(s): Kevin Burke, Economic Development & Tourism Senior Director, 480-312-2533,
kburke@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 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
Citizen Petition(s), each Councilmember will have one opportunity to make remarks before action is taken
on the petition(s).
1. Funding, not to exceed $150,000, 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 Scottsdale ArtWalk.
2. Contract No. 2026-166-COS, an event funding agreement, with the Scottsdale Gallery
Association.
Staff Contact(s): Kevin Burke, Economic Development & Tourism Senior Director, 480-312-2533,
kburke@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 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
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:
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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.
1. Economic Development & Tourism Strategic Plans
Request: Receive, discuss, and provide possible direction regarding an overview of the Strategic
Plans related to Economic Development and Tourism.
Presenter(s): Kevin Burke, Economic Development & Tourism Senior Director
Councilmember Reports
Adjournment
a motion, to be voted on by the Council, to:
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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.
1. Economic Development & Tourism Strategic Plans
Request: Receive, discuss, and provide possible direction regarding an overview of the Strategic
Plans related to Economic Development and Tourism.
Presenter(s): Kevin Burke, Economic Development & Tourism Senior Director
Councilmember Reports
Adjournment
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