The City Council met for a formal session on April 3, 2026. The agenda included board and commission appointments, liquor license advisories, ordinances, settlements, a pay classification amendment, public art, police aviation training, transit investments, and citizen comments on homelessness, transit, and public safety. Key decisions included approval of most consent items, a settlement over a police driving incident, a pay grade review directive for senior program supervisors, and a pilot simulator training contract (passed 8-1).
Good afternoon. It is February 18th. Thank you for joining us for formal. We'll begin today with an invitation and a special recognition for a member of our City of Phoenix employee family from police chaplain Jim Williams. Thank you, Mayor. Would you join me in a moment of silence for Susan Hawkins? The municipal court hearing officer and her family. Thank you. Now would you join me in a prayer of invocation, inviting God to join us in our meeting today? Lord, I come to you reaching out and requesting your participation in our city council meeting today. I lift up to you, our mayor, our council, and their staff members. And for that, Lord, I give you thanks. These are precious and willing individuals. They constantly share their leadership and talents with us in the city. Father, I ask you to draw the mayor and council close to you, granting them favor, washing them in your wisdom and discernment as only you can. Lord, I ask that you protect all of our city leaders and our city employees, thus keeping them healthy and safe. Thank you so much, Chaplain Williams. I pledge allegiance. Thank you, Mayor. Thank you so much. Well, the city clerk read the 24-hour paragraph. The titles of the following ordinance and resolution numbers on the agenda were available to the public at least 24 hours prior to this council meeting, and therefore may be read by title or agenda item only. Yes, thank you, Mayor. Members of the public may speak for up to two minutes to comment on agenda items. Comments must be related to the agenda item and the action being considered by the council. General comments go beyond the scope of the agenda items should be made during the citizen comment session at the end of the agenda. The city council and staff cannot discuss or comment on matters related to pending investigations, claims, or litigation. Additionally, any member of the public who appears before the council in their capacity as a lobbyist must, as required by Phoenix City Code disclose this fact before addressing the council. City code states that speakers must express their comments respectfully and courteously, used to profound language, threats, or personal attacks on members of the public. Council members are staff are not allowed. Such comments are disruptive and unrelated to the council's business. Any person who violates these rules may lose their opportunity to speak further and could be asked to leave. Thank you. Thank you so much. And with public comment, and at the end of the meeting, uh Blue Crowley, as promised, will be going first. Item number one is boards and commissions. Vice Mayor, do we have a motion? Yes, motion to approve the mayor and city councils, boards, and commission nominations. Second. Motion and second. Any comments? All those in favor say aye. Aye. Any opposed? Passes unanimously, and we will now conduct a swearing-in ceremony. Please raise your right hand. I state your name. I, Ruben Knock. Do solemnly swear. Do solemnly swear.