Remarks by Kate Gallego
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“Good afternoon, thank you for joining us. Police Chaplain Harry Sexton will provide an invocation in keeping with the tradition of a legislative prayer for the council. Participation is entirely voluntary. Anyone may step outside or remain seated. Chaplain Sexton.”
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“Thank you, Chaplain Sexton. I will now ask Councilman Robinson to lead us in the Pledge of Allegiance.”
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“Thank you, Councilman Robinson and Chaplain Sexton. I'll now call to order the meeting of the Phoenix City Council. Will the clerk call the roll?”
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“Mario Barajas and Elsie Duarte are with us to provide Spanish interpretation. Mario, would you introduce your team?”
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“Before we begin the approval of the meeting minutes, we have an important retirement of our retirement administrator this week. If Scott could please stand up. Nearly 32 years of service, including with the... several positions at the city including roles in police city manager's office city clerk's office and retirement we are so thankful that among other things so many people have been able to retire thanks to your excellent good work on our behalf and we wish you an incredible retirement well deserved thank you for your service And now we go to item number one, approval of the meeting…”
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“All those in favor, say aye. Aye. Any opposed, nay. Passes unanimously. Item two, boards and commissions, vice mayor.”
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“We have a motion and a second. All those in favor, please say aye. Aye. Any opposed, nay. Aye. Passes unanimously. We will now conduct a swearing in ceremony. Congratulations to our commissioners on your unanimous approval. Please raise your right hand. I state your name. Do solemnly swear that I will support the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of the laws of the state of Arizona, that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the same and defend them against all enemies, foreign and domestic, and that I will faithfully and impartially Discharge the duties of?”
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“According to the best of my ability. So help me God. Congratulations and thank you for serving our city. Yell again. We're excited to thank our commissioners who are serving on Arts and Culture and the Development Advisory Board. Again, congratulations and thank you for serving our city. We provide an advisory role to the state of Arizona on liquor licenses and we'll turn to that portion of our agenda next. Vice Mayor.”
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“Motion and a second. All those in favor say aye. Aye. Any opposed? passes unanimously. Included today were several special events and Cocina Madrigal, so. City Clerk, are you ready for ordinances, resolution, new business planning and zoning?”
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“Vice Mayor, do you have a motion to suspend the rules and take items out of order?”
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“Second. We have a motion and a second. All those in favor say aye. Aye. Any opposed, nay. We'll begin with item 62, the Joan Gantz Cooney Way ceremonial street name, and I'll turn to Councilwoman Stark.”
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“Thank you so much. We'll go to the Vice Mayor and Julia, if you would mind coming down, we will recognize you shortly.”
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“Wonderful, thank you, Julia, and thank you to the councilwoman for bringing this forward. The Gantz family has had an incredible legacy in our city. Because of Joan, we have tested Sesame Street, so our kids got to be consultants for the show and there are many people who see references to Phoenix as well. I was a Sesame Street kid and as a mom, I'm excited this will move forward and it's such a special location near one of the best spots for kids in Phoenix. Roll call.”
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“Yes. Passes eight, zero. Item 63 is the Mel Martin Mile Ceremonial Street name signage. Councilwoman O'Brien.”
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“Thank you, Councilwoman. Thank you for recognizing Mel. Mel, thank you for what you've done for our city and our region, whether it be your philanthropic investments or just making sure that when we have parades such as Veterans Day that we have the wonderful cars to celebrate our history. And we're very, very thankful for your investments. My son is particularly thankful for the transformer that you have at the... Mel Martin Auto Museum, but from multiple generations of my family, thank you for your investment. And Mel, why don't you stand since we're starting a bit of a tradition.”
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“Yes. Passes eight, zero. Next we go to item 65, Serbian Heritage Way Ceremonial Street Name, Vice Mayor. Thank you, Mayor. I move to approve item 65 and then I'll get comments. Second. Thank you. Recognize for comments.”
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“Thank you. I'm looking forward to supporting this item. We have a wonderful Serbian community here. If you have not had a chance to visit this location, it has several very impressive and beautiful buildings, including stained glass and other artwork that has come from Serbia, a real gem and a jewel for our city. And again, SerbFest, incredible food. Culture and dancing. All right, roll call.”
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“Passes 8-0. We next go to item 23, settlement of claim.”
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“We next go to item 25, which is an agreement with NAU related to the Center for Service and Volunteerism, Arizona Health Corps, and Environmental Literacy Corps, AmeriCorps. Vice Mayor.”
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“A second will begin with public comment. Jeremy Thacker followed by Kristen listen.”
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“We next go to item 35, related to the State Housing Trust Fund. Vice Mayor?”
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“Next is item 46, contract with the Los Angeles Organizing Committee for the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games to host Olympic torch relay and related events, Vice Mayor.”
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“The United States will host our next Summer Olympics and the city is thrilled about the prospect of participating in LA 28's historic torch relay. We're currently working directly with LA 28 regarding the next steps in the consideration process. This builds on my efforts to make sure Phoenix remains connected with all possibilities for the 2028 Olympics. I have convened a statewide committee to examine opportunities including hosting qualifying events or international teams to train in our market given our close proximity to Los Angeles. The entire nation can be proud of the games and Phoenix…”
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“Thank you, roll call. Oh, I'm sorry, Councilwoman O'Brien.”
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“Yes. Passes 8-0. Next is item 47, authorization to enter into agreements with the DEA for reimbursement for police services, Vice Mayor.”
City Council Formal Meeting · Oct 7, 2026