Phoenix City Council Formal Meeting
September 4, 2024 — council, 2h 4m. Full transcript and vote records below — no spin, just what happened.
What was decided
Every vote is checked against the council’s official minutes — the legal record of the meeting. Records still awaiting that check show the outcome only; the member-by-member record is added once the minutes are published and checked.
Approve items one, two, and five
Official motion wording
approve items one, two, and five
How they voted
Passed unanimously Awaiting official minutes
Member-by-member votes are published once this record is checked against the council’s official minutes. Hear it in the transcript at 6:25.
Agenda item 1 · background & details
Official minutes (PDF) · the city’s formal record of this vote
4 For Approval or Correction, the Minutes of the Formal Meeting on — passed unanimously
Official motion wording
4 For Approval or Correction, the Minutes of the Formal Meeting on — that this item be approved
How they voted
passes unanimously Verified · official minutes
Yes (9): Kate Gallego, Ann O'Brien, Jim Waring, Debra Stark, Laura Pastor, Betty Guardado, Kevin Robinson, Carlos Galindo-Elvira, Kesha Hodge Washington
Agenda item 4 · background & details
Motion by Debra Stark, seconded by Ann O'Brien
Mover: Stark, seconder: O'Brien (per official minutes).
Official minutes (PDF) · the city’s formal record of this vote
6 For Approval or Correction, the Minutes of the Formal Meeting on — passed unanimously
Official motion wording
6 For Approval or Correction, the Minutes of the Formal Meeting on — that this item be approved
How they voted
passes unanimously Verified · official minutes
Yes (9): Kate Gallego, Ann O'Brien, Jim Waring, Debra Stark, Laura Pastor, Betty Guardado, Kevin Robinson, Carlos Galindo-Elvira, Kesha Hodge Washington
Agenda item 6 · background & details
Motion by Ann O'Brien, seconded by Debra Stark
Mover: O'Brien, seconder: Stark (per official minutes).
Official minutes (PDF) · the city’s formal record of this vote
Approve the Mayor and City Council boards and commission nominations
Official motion wording
approve the Mayor and City Council boards and commission nominations
How they voted
Passed unanimously Awaiting official minutes
Member-by-member votes are published once this record is checked against the council’s official minutes. Hear it in the transcript at 7:36.
Official minutes (PDF) · the city’s formal record of this vote
7 Mayor and Council Appointments to Boards and Commissions — that Items 8-21 be recommended for approval,… — passed unanimously
Official motion wording
7 Mayor and Council Appointments to Boards and Commissions — that Items 8-21 be recommended for approval, and noting that Item 21 is as revised
How they voted
passes unanimously Verified · official minutes
Yes (9): Kate Gallego, Ann O'Brien, Jim Waring, Debra Stark, Laura Pastor, Betty Guardado, Kevin Robinson, Carlos Galindo-Elvira, Kesha Hodge Washington
Motion by Debra Stark, seconded by Ann O'Brien
Mover: Stark, seconder: O'Brien (per official minutes).
Official minutes (PDF) · the city’s formal record of this vote
Consent calendar — items approved as one vote — passed unanimously
Official motion wording
20 Liquor License - Special Event - Rosie's House: A Music Academy — that Items 22-61 be approved or adopted, except Items 32-33, 36, 46, 49, and 56-60; and noting that Item 58 has additional information and Item 61 is an add-on item
How they voted
passes unanimously Verified · official minutes
Yes (5): Kesha Hodge Washington, Ann O'Brien, Laura Pastor, Kevin Robinson, Jim Waring
Agenda item consent · background & details
Motion by Debra Stark, seconded by Ann O'Brien
Unresolvable name(s) dropped: Kalinda Elvira, Wardado; [agenda_item normalized to consent from motion text] Mover: Stark, seconder: O'Brien (per official minutes).
Official minutes (PDF) · the city’s formal record of this vote
That Items 1, 2 and 5 — passed
Official motion wording
that Items 1, 2 and 5 be approved
How they voted
passes 9-0 Verified · official minutes
Yes (9): Kate Gallego, Ann O'Brien, Jim Waring, Debra Stark, Laura Pastor, Betty Guardado, Kevin Robinson, Carlos Galindo-Elvira, Kesha Hodge Washington
Motion by Laura Pastor, seconded by Debra Stark
Mover: Pastor, seconder: Stark (per official minutes).
Official minutes (PDF) · the city’s formal record of this vote
33 Retroactive Authorization to Apply For, Accept and Disburse Grant — passed
Official motion wording
33 Retroactive Authorization to Apply For, Accept and Disburse Grant — that this item be adopted
How they voted
passes 9-0 Verified · official minutes
Yes (9): Kate Gallego, Ann O'Brien, Jim Waring, Debra Stark, Laura Pastor, Betty Guardado, Kevin Robinson, Carlos Galindo-Elvira, Kesha Hodge Washington
Agenda item 33 · background & details
Motion by Ann O'Brien, seconded by Debra Stark
Mover: O'Brien, seconder: Stark (per official minutes).
Official minutes (PDF) · the city’s formal record of this vote
36 Issuance of Lease Revenue Bonds (Mayo/Brooks Rehabilitation — passed
Official motion wording
36 Issuance of Lease Revenue Bonds (Mayo/Brooks Rehabilitation — that this item be adopted
How they voted
passes 9-0 Verified · official minutes
Yes (9): Kate Gallego, Ann O'Brien, Jim Waring, Debra Stark, Laura Pastor, Betty Guardado, Kevin Robinson, Carlos Galindo-Elvira, Kesha Hodge Washington
Agenda item 36 · background & details
Motion by Debra Stark, seconded by Ann O'Brien
Mover: Stark, seconder: O'Brien (per official minutes).
Official minutes (PDF) · the city’s formal record of this vote
46 Intergovernmental Agreement with Arizona Department of — passed
Official motion wording
46 Intergovernmental Agreement with Arizona Department of — that this item be adopted
How they voted
passes 9-0 Verified · official minutes
Yes (9): Kate Gallego, Ann O'Brien, Jim Waring, Debra Stark, Laura Pastor, Betty Guardado, Kevin Robinson, Carlos Galindo-Elvira, Kesha Hodge Washington
Agenda item 46 · background & details
Motion by Debra Stark, seconded by Ann O'Brien
Mover: Stark, seconder: O'Brien (per official minutes).
Official minutes (PDF) · the city’s formal record of this vote
Motion on items 56
How they voted
Outcome not yet confirmed Awaiting official minutes
Member-by-member votes are published once this record is checked against the council’s official minutes. Hear it in the transcript at 24:19.
Agenda item 56 · background & details
Unresolvable name(s) dropped: Galindo Vida
Official minutes (PDF) · the city’s formal record of this vote
56 Public Hearing and Ordinance Adoption - Rezoning Application — passed unanimously
Official motion wording
56 Public Hearing and Ordinance Adoption - Rezoning Application — that this item be approved per the September 4, 2024 memo from the Planning and Development Director with adoption of the related ordinance
How they voted — 56 Public Hearing and Ordinance Adoption - Rezoning Application — that this item be approved per the September 4, 2024 memo from the Planning and Development Director with adoption of the related ordinance
motion passes unanimously Verified · official minutes
Yes (4): Kesha Hodge Washington, Ann O'Brien, Laura Pastor, Debra Stark
Agenda item 49 · background & details
Motion by Kesha Hodge Washington, seconded by Carlos Galindo-Elvira
Unresolvable name(s) dropped: Liby, Paynego, Wardado; transcript tally garbled (announced 9-0); official minutes authoritative Mover: Hodge Washington, seconder: Galindo-Elvira (per official minutes).
Official minutes (PDF) · the city’s formal record of this vote
How they voted — 49 Water Services Department and Phoenix College Pilot Degree — that this item be adopted
passes 8-0 Verified · official minutes
Yes (4): Betty Guardado, Kesha Hodge Washington, Ann O'Brien, Laura Pastor
Agenda item 49 · background & details
Motion by Debra Stark, seconded by Ann O'Brien
Unresolvable name(s) dropped: Kalinda Elvira Mover: Stark, seconder: O'Brien (per official minutes).
Official minutes (PDF) · the city’s formal record of this vote
60 Public Hearing and Ordinance Adoption - Rezoning Application — passed
Official motion wording
60 Public Hearing and Ordinance Adoption - Rezoning Application — that this item be approved per the Planning Commission recommendation with adoption of the related ordinance
How they voted
Passes 8-0 Verified · official minutes
Agenda item 60 · background & details
Motion by Ann O'Brien, seconded by Debra Stark
Mover: O'Brien, seconder: Stark (per official minutes).
Official minutes (PDF) · the city’s formal record of this vote
Transcript
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How vote data stays honest
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