Tempe public meetings in 2021
61 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Council - Work Study Session
The Tempe City Council will hold a work study session to discuss several policy items, including a review of guidelines for calculating the public benefit of affordable housing and a pilot program allowing beauty salons and barbershops as home occupations. They will also hear updates on the Human Services Needs Assessment, the S.T.A.R.T. resource alignment tool, and the Municipal Operations Center. Committee updates on workforce readiness and veteran services are also on the agenda.
- Review of Guidelines for Calculating Public Benefit of Affordable Housing
- Pilot Program Allowing Beauty Salons and Barbershops as Home Occupations (Resolution R2020.164)
- Tempe Community Council Human Services Needs Assessment 2021
- Strategy Tool for Aligning Resources for Tempe (S.T.A.R.T.) Results
- Tempe Municipal Operations Center Update & Impact to Capital Improvement Program
Development Review
The Development Review Commission is considering several use permits for businesses and community projects. The body will also review zoning map amendments and development plans for residential projects on West 4th Street and South Farmer Avenue.
- Development plan for 197,000 square feet at Warner Commerce Center, 1300 West Warner Road
- Use permit for an arcade at 29 West Southern Avenue
- Use permit for a retail gun shop at 2167 East Cedar Street
- Zoning amendment and 4-unit multi-family development at 1235 West 4th Street
- Zoning and density amendments for 129 multi-family units at 430 S Farmer Avenue
City Council - Regular Meeting
The Tempe City Council will consider approving 49 board appointments, funding for homeless solutions, and subdivision plats. The meeting includes public hearings on 12 restaurant liquor license applications and the adoption of several intergovernmental agreements.
- Approve 49 board and commission appointments
- Fund homeless solutions supplemental resources
- Approve subdivision plats for AURA APACHE and Habitat at Don Carlos
- Public hearings for 12 restaurant liquor licenses
- Adopt PAPAGO/NORTH TEMPE Character Area Plan
City Council - Work Study Session
The City Council is holding a work study session to review updates on the Climate Action Plan and the Transit Program. The body will also discuss funding for the Youth Specialist Program and research regarding flavored tobacco.
- Climate Action Plan Update
- Transit Program Update
- Youth Specialist Program Funding
- Flavored Tobacco staff research and drafting
Hearing Officer
The Hearing Officer is meeting to review meeting minutes from November 2, 2021. The body will also consider a request from the City of Tempe to abate public nuisance items at the Gulseth property.
- Public nuisance abatement request for the Gulseth property at 4406 S. Stanley Place (CE214649)
Development Review
The Development Review Commission is considering several use permits and a significant zoning amendment for a new mixed-use project. The body will also review the 2021 Development Plan Review Annual Report and design principles for the Papago/North Tempe area.
- Proposed seven-story mixed-use development with 200 dwelling units at 206 South Farmer Avenue
- Zoning amendment from General Industrial GID to Mixed-Use MU-4 (TOD) for 206 South Farmer Avenue
- Use permit for a massage establishment at 410 East Southern Avenue
- Use permit for a drive-through restaurant expansion at 1037 South Rural Road
- Design and placemaking principles for the Papago/North Tempe (Character Area 1) Plan
City Council - Work Study Session
This agenda contains only standard procedural language and location details. No specific discussion items, votes, or public hearings are included, making it a boilerplate session with no actionable business.
- No items listed on the agenda
City Council - Regular Meeting
The City Council will vote on a consent agenda covering budget transfers, liquor license renewals, and multiple contract awards. Key resolutions include agreements for police services at Arizona Mills Mall and School Resource Officers with the Tempe Union High School District. The meeting also includes reports, announcements, and a public appearances period.
- Approve fiscal year 2021/22 CIP budget transfer for Tempe Municipal Operations Center
- Hold public hearings for liquor licenses at Vib Best Western (511 South Farmer Avenue), IHOP (705 South Rural Road #101), and Bottleshop 48 (3316 and 3318 South McClintock Drive)
- Adopt resolution authorizing police services agreement at Arizona Mills Mall (R2021.150)
- Adopt resolution for School Resource Officer intergovernmental agreement with Tempe Union High School District (R2021.151)
- Award pre-construction contract for Tempe Municipal Operations Center Phase 1 at 2617 West 1st Street
Hearing Officer
The Tempe Hearing Officer will consider approving the minutes from October 19, 2021, and then will deliberate on seven requests from the City of Tempe to abate public nuisances at specific residential and commercial properties across the city.
- Consideration of October 19, 2021, meeting minutes
- Abatement request at 1853 E. Harvard Drive (Hernandez property)
- Abatement request at 1464 E. McNair Drive (Pickard-Brown property)
- Abatement request at 1990 E. Rice Drive (Chang property)
- Abatement request at 1310 W. 5th Street (Ralston property)
Development Review
The Development Review Commission will consider several use permits and zoning requests, including a major mixed-use development with 75 dwelling units at 1935 East Apache Boulevard. Other items include a bar expansion, a tobacco retailer, an entertainment permit, and a medical center parking reduction.
- Zoning map amendment and Planned Area Development for Apache Rock Apartments, a three-story mixed-use building with 75 units and commercial space at 1935 East Apache Boulevard.
- Two use permits for Darkstar/Trumbull's at 526 South Mill Avenue to expand a bar (series 6) and indoor live entertainment.
- Use permit for Triton Smoke Tempe tobacco retailer at 655 West Warner Road, Suite 120.
- Use permit for Time Out Lounge at 3129 South Mill Avenue for live singing, dancing, and music.
- Planned Area Development and Development Plan Review for Generations Medical Center to increase landscaping and reduce parking at 6301 South McClintock Drive.
Hearing Officer
The Hearing Officer is reviewing requests from the City of Tempe to abate public nuisance items at four specific residential properties. The body will also consider the meeting minutes from October 5, 2021.
- Public nuisance abatement request: Moore property at 438 W. Hermosa Drive
- Public nuisance abatement request: Toliver property at 4120 S. La Corta Drive
- Public nuisance abatement request: Nieto property at 721 W. Hermosa Drive
- Public nuisance abatement request: Bradford property at 518 W. 11th Street
City Council - Regular Meeting
The City Council will consider a series of liquor license applications and various municipal service contracts. The meeting includes decisions on subdivision plats, budget transfers for wastewater analytics, and the approval of several grant-funded resolutions.
- Public hearings for 9 liquor license applications, including Mill Cue Club and Fuddruckers
- Amended Subdivision Plat for single-family residences at 2001 East Lemon Street
- Lot Split for 1501 West Fountainhead Parkway
- Contracts for playground renovations at Mitchell Park and Redden Park
- Budget transfer for infrastructure improvements supporting the Wastewater Data Analytics Program
Development Review
The Development Review Commission is reviewing several use permits for businesses and residences. The body is also considering a code text amendment regarding annexation.
- Development plan review for a +/- 2,626 square-foot Starbucks at 3206 South McClintock Road
- Use permits for a second story addition and fence height increase at 726 East Broadway Lane
- Use permit for a massage establishment at 1840 East Warner Road, Suite 123
- Use permit for temporary outdoor vending (ghost kitchen) for GOPUFF at 2435 South Industrial Park Avenue
- Code text amendment to the Zoning and Development Code for Annexation Amendment
City Council - Work Study Session
The City Council is holding a work study session to review constituent response tracking and COVID-19 prevention strategies for outdoor events and TCA performances. The session also includes updates from various council committees and a proclamation for Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
- Review of "Council Communicator" email management for constituent response
- COVID-19 prevention strategies update for city-approved outdoor special events and TCA performances
- Domestic Violence Awareness Month Proclamation
- Updates from Human Services and Community Safety committee
- Updates from Sustainable and Livable Communities and Workforce Readiness and Economic Vitality committees
Hearing Officer
The Tempe Hearing Officer will consider requests to abate public nuisances at two properties on Broadmor Drive and Malibu Drive. A third request for a property on Broadmor Drive has been withdrawn because the property is now in compliance. The officer will also approve minutes from the previous meeting.
- Abatement request at Vogel Property, 924 E. Broadmor Drive (CE211581)
- Abatement request at Brown Property, 1208 W. Malibu Drive (CE206334)
- Abatement request withdrawn for McCabe Property, 1301 E. Broadmor Drive (CE210921) — property in compliance
- Approval of September 1, 2021 meeting minutes
Development Review
The Development Review Commission is meeting to review a new commercial building plan and two residential use permits. The body will decide on setback and parking requirements for specific properties.
- Development Plan Review for a +/- 2,626 square-foot Starbucks at 3206 South McClintock Road
- Use Permit for parking within the front yard setback at 6415 South Clark Drive
- Use Permit Standard for a side yard setback reduction at 8661 South Kenwood Lane
City Council - Regular Meeting
The City Council will consider several contracts for emergency homeless shelters and various municipal infrastructure projects. The body will also hold public hearings regarding four liquor license applications and vote on multiple budget transfers and personnel rules.
- Contracts for emergency congregate shelter services with Tempe Community Action Agency and A New Leaf
- Public hearings for liquor licenses at 1024 E. Broadway Rd, 1212 E. Apache Blvd, 2044 E. Southern Ave, and 1490 E. Weber Dr
- Budget transfer for the acquisition of a non-congregate shelter
- Amended subdivision plat for Farmer Townhomes at 406 West 7th Street
- Construction and professional services contracts for water treatment plants and waterline replacements
Hearing Officer
The Tempe Hearing Officer will consider approval of meeting minutes and five requests from the City of Tempe to abate public nuisances at specific properties. Each request targets code violations at private residences. The officer may approve, modify, or deny each abatement.
- Hill Property abatement at 1919 E. Citation Lane (CE211831)
- Bursh Property abatement at 700 E. Loyola Drive (CE211833)
- Cornish Property abatement at 950 E. Redfield Road (CE214089)
- Thirkhill Property abatement at 2519 E. Huntington Drive (CE206879)
- Chung Property abatement at 709 E. Fordham Drive (CE212613)
City Council - Work Study Session
The Tempe City Council will discuss a draft plan for Character Area 1: Papago/North Tempe, an update on the Right to Breathe financial inclusion initiative, and consider authorizing the city to join the Arizona Thrives Statewide Alliance and the Race to Zero global initiative. Public comment is taken on agenda items. Council committees provide updates on human services, sustainability, and workforce readiness.
- Draft plan for Character Area 1: Papago/North Tempe
- The Right to Breathe Financial Inclusion Update
- Request to authorize joining Arizona Thrives Statewide Alliance and Race to Zero Global Initiative
- Council committee updates: Human Services, Sustainable and Livable Communities, Workforce Readiness
- Next meeting date: October 21, 2021
Development Review
The Development Review Commission will consider four main items: a large industrial development, a Starbucks drive-through, a use permit for a bar and entertainment venue, and a city-proposed code text amendment. The meeting also includes approval of previous minutes and announcements.
- Development Plan Review for two industrial buildings (378,832 sq ft) at 6840 S Harl Ave, applicant McCall & Associates (PL200268)
- Development Plan Review for a Starbucks drive-through coffee shop at 3206 S McClintock Rd, applicant Archicon Architecture (PL210165)
- Two Use Permits for a bar and live entertainment at Netta Cheta's, 3224 S Mill Ave, applicant Yracheta Group (PL210221)
- Code text amendment to the Zoning and Development Code for corrections and clarifications, applicant City of Tempe (PL190141)
Hearing Officer
The Tempe Hearing Officer will vote on approving meeting minutes from August 3, 2021, and consider six requests from the City of Tempe to abate public nuisance items at specific properties. Each request is a separate item for the officer to decide.
- Approval of August 3, 2021 meeting minutes
- Abatement request at Remer Property, 1019 E. Henry Street (CE207445)
- Abatement request at Coronado Property, 1224 N. Harold Street (CE207446)
- Abatement request at Jones Property, 1331 E. Palmdale Drive (CE211031)
- Abatement request at Singh Property, 820 W. Tulane Drive (CE212864)
City Council - Work Study Session
The City Council is holding a work study session to review several city updates and reports. The body will discuss vaccination campaigns, equal pay initiatives, and funding from the American Rescue Plan.
- 2021 Solid Waste Rate Study Recommendations
- COVID-19 Vaccination Campaign update
- American Rescue Plan funding update
- Tempe Police Department Naloxone (Narcan) presentation
- Equal Pay for Equal Work Initiative update
Development Review
The Development Review Commission will hold a study session and regular meeting, including approval of minutes from June 22. They will decide on three use permits: a series 7 bar at Fremont Taproom & Kitchen, an expansion for Arizona College of Nursing, and a parking setback variance for a residence. Commission and staff announcements will also occur.
- Use permit for Series 7 bar at Fremont Taproom & Kitchen, 1730 East Warner Road, Suite 11
- Use permit for expansion of Arizona College of Nursing at 1620 West Fountainhead Parkway, Suites 110, 301, 310, 400
- Use permit for parking within required front yard setback at The Young Residence, 1122 West Elna Rae
- Approval of minutes from Development Review Commission study session and regular meeting on June 22, 2021
Regular Meeting
The Tempe City Council will vote on a consent agenda covering subdivision plats, liquor license approvals, and numerous contract renewals and new awards for city services and infrastructure projects. Non-consent items include a construction contract for the Tempe Center for the Arts roof rehabilitation and first public hearings on an Alameda Drive streetscape easement and abandonment of a portion of Gilbert Drive. The council will also consider resolutions accepting grants for after-school programs, child care workforce, victim services, and arts funding, as well as an amended MOU with the Tempe Officers' Association.
- Final subdivision plats for 250 Rio (250 W Rio Salado Pkwy) and Best Western Tempe (670 N Scottsdale Rd)
- Public hearings on six liquor license applications
- Contract awards for Fire Station No. 2, Police/Courts building air handling, and Clark Park improvements
- Roof rehabilitation contract for Tempe Center for the Arts (700 W Rio Salado Pkwy)
- Resolutions accepting grants and intergovernmental agreements for police, fiber, and flood control studies
Hearing Officer
The Hearing Officer will consider approval of the July 21, 2021 meeting minutes. The main item is a request by the City of Tempe to abate public nuisance items at the Davis Property located at 1004 E. Westchester Drive.
- Consideration of minutes from July 21, 2021 meeting
- Request to abate public nuisance at Davis Property, 1004 E. Westchester Drive, applicant City of Tempe
Board of Adjustment
The Board of Adjustment will vote on a variance request to reduce the required separation distance between tattoo shops from 1,320 feet to 490 feet for a proposed Victorum Tattoo at 516 South Mill Avenue. This item was continued from the June 23, 2021 meeting. The board will also consider approving the minutes from its June 23 study session and formal meeting.
- Variance request to reduce separation requirement between tattoo shops from 1,320 ft to 490 ft for Victorum Tattoo at 516 S Mill Ave, applicant Earl & Curley (PL210091) – continued from June 23
- Approval of Study Session and Formal Meeting Minutes from June 23, 2021
Development Review
The Development Review Commission will elect a chair and vice chair, consider minutes from previous meetings, and vote on several development plan reviews and use permits. Key items include a preliminary subdivision plat for 250 West Rio Salado Parkway, a use permit for a ghost kitchen at 2115 South McClintock Drive, and a request for a multi-family residential use at 605 West Southern Avenue.
- Preliminary Subdivision Plat for 250 RIO at 250 West Rio Salado Parkway
- Preliminary Subdivision Plat for Best Western Tempe at 670 North Scottsdale Road
- Use Permit for temporary outdoor vending (ghost kitchen) by REEF Kitchens at 2115 South McClintock Drive
- Use Permit to allow a restaurant with drive-through for Tempe Eats at 85 East Southern Avenue
- Use Permit for five two-story residential units at 605 West Southern Avenue (Kasita)
Hearing Officer
The Hearing Officer will consider approval of July 6 meeting minutes and three requests from the City of Tempe to abate public nuisance items at properties on Auburn Drive, Todd Drive, and Magdalena Drive. Each item involves a staff report and a hearing.
- Consideration of July 6, 2021 meeting minutes
- Request abatement of public nuisance at FKH SFR PROPCO B-HLD LP PROPERTY, 740 E Auburn Drive (CE210476)
- Request abatement of public nuisance at FERRIN PROPERTY, 826 E Todd Drive (CE207292)
- Request abatement of public nuisance at LEVECKE PROPERTY, 1046 E Magdalena Drive (CE206009)
Hearing Officer
The Hearing Officer is reviewing requests from the City of Tempe to abate public nuisance items at several specific residential and commercial addresses. The meeting also includes the consideration of minutes from June 15, 2021.
- Nuisance abatement request: Hale Property, 2108 E. Yale Drive
- Nuisance abatement request: OConnor Property, 6818 S. Terrace Road
- Nuisance abatement request: Salazar Property, 1521 E. Bell De Mar Drive
- Nuisance abatement request: Donnell Property, 6218 S. Taylor Drive
- Nuisance abatement request: Nelson Property, 6736 S. Kenneth Place
City Council - Regular Meeting
The Tempe City Council will hold final public hearings and votes on two major rezoning and development projects: a 219-unit apartment community with restaurant at 2125 East Apache Boulevard (MILHAUS) and a 200-unit multi-family development at 2160 East Baseline Road (Price and Baseline Roads). The council will also hear first readings on several items including the acquisition of properties for affordable and transitional housing, and a planned area development for CARVANA at 1275 West Rio Salado Parkway. The consent agenda includes approval of $313,323.50 in neighborhood grants, contract renewals, and adoption of a Parks and Recreation Master Plan.
- Final vote on 219-unit MILHAUS development with restaurant at 2125 E Apache Blvd (Ordinance O2021.29)
- Final vote on 200-unit development at 2160 E Baseline Rd requiring 2/3 majority (Ordinance O2021.30, Resolution R2021.86)
- First hearing to acquire 2164, 2158, and 2174 E Apache Blvd for affordable housing (Ordinance O2021.35)
- First hearing to acquire 2101 E Apache Blvd for transitional housing (Ordinance O2021.36)
- First hearing for CARVANA office buildings and parking structures at 1275 W Rio Salado Pkwy (Ordinance O2021.37)
City Council - Regular Meeting
The Tempe City Council will consider approving liquor licenses for two new restaurants and awarding construction contracts for various city projects, including the Western Canal Interceptor Rehabilitation and Tempe Center of the Arts improvements.
- Approve $94,026 contract for Greater Phoenix Economic Council
- Approve liquor licenses for Fremont Taproom & Kitchen and Nanaya
- Award contract for Tempe Center of the Arts Reflection Pond Improvements
- Award contract for 525 Building Elevator Upgrade
- Approve conveyance of city property to Tempe Coalition for Affordable Housing
Board of Adjustment
The Tempe Board of Adjustment will consider approving meeting minutes from December 2020 and a variance request to reduce the required separation between tattoo shops from 1,320 feet to 490 feet for Victorum Tattoo at 516 South Mill Avenue. The applicant is Earl & Curley.
- Variance for Victorum Tattoo at 516 South Mill Ave to reduce separation requirement from 1,320 ft to 490 ft (PL210091)
- Approval of Study Session and Formal Meeting Minutes from December 16, 2020
Deveolpment Review
The Development Review Commission will review two development plans for new office and manufacturing buildings, including a height increase request and a Planned Area Development Overlay.
- Request a Use Permit for 10% building height increase at 1535 West Elna Rae Street
- Request a Planned Area Development Overlay for 649,680 s.f. at 1275 West Rio Salado Parkway
- Development Plan Review for phased expansion at 1535 West Elna Rae Street
- Development Plan Review for office buildings at 1275 West Rio Salado Parkway
City Council - Work Study Session
This work study session includes review of the Municipal Operations Site Master Plan recommendations, an update from the Public Safety Advisory Task Force on building a community safety plan, and a request for the Downtown Tempe Veterans Banner Partnership Program with a supplemental funding request for FY2022/23. The council will also discuss a revision to the Human Services and Community Safety Council Committee work plan.
- Municipal Operations Site Master Plan recommendations
- Public Safety Advisory Task Force recommendations and community safety plan update
- Downtown Tempe Veterans Banner Partnership Program and supplemental funding request
- Human Services and Community Safety Council Committee 2021/2022 work plan revision
- Future agenda items discussion
City Council - Regular Meeting
The Tempe City Council will hold a regular meeting with both consent and non-consent agendas. Key items include final adoption of an ordinance conveying six city-owned properties to Tempe Coalition for Affordable Housing, introduction of a similar ordinance for nine other properties, and final adoption of a city department reorganization dissolving Internal Services and creating Financial Services, Human Resources, and Information Technology departments. Other final votes include group home regulation updates, a development agreement with Hardy Rio Development Company, and the 2021-2022 assessment for the Downtown Tempe Enhanced Services Improvement District.
- Final adoption of ordinance O2021.24 conveying six properties (1226, 1230, 1234 East Spence; 4001 South Parkside Circle; 2725 South Rural Road Unit 19; 700 West University Units 102,104,109,139,144) to Tempe Coalition for Affordable Housing
- First hearing for ordinance O2021.27 conveying nine properties (2697 East Silk Oak Drive; 2026 East Lemon Street; 616 South Hardy Drive Unit 137; 1029 West Fifth Street Unit 103; 2725 South Rural Road Units 11,14,21,35,36) to the same coalition
- Final adoption of ordinance O2021.26 dissolving Internal Services Department and establishing Financial Services, Human Resources, and Information Technology Departments
- Final adoption of ordinance O2021.22 updating group home regulations in the Zoning and Development Code
- Public hearing to levy the FY2021-2022 annual assessment for the Downtown Tempe Enhanced Services Improvement District (Resolution R2021.85)
Development Review
The Tempe Development Review Commission will hold a study session and regular meeting, reviewing two major mixed-use rezoning proposals. One would rezone 2160 East Baseline Road for a 200-unit multi-family development, requiring General Plan and zoning amendments. The other would rezone 2125 East Apache Boulevard for a 219-unit apartment community with live-work units and a restaurant. Also on the agenda are use permits for a beer/wine bar at Lumberjaxes Axe Throwing and a setback reduction for a residence.
- Use Permit for beer and wine bar at Lumberjaxes Axe Throwing, 3109 South Fair Lane
- Use Permit to reduce street side setback from 20 ft to 16 ft at Smith Residence, 1436 East Dava Drive
- General Plan and zoning amendments to allow 200-unit multi-family development at 2160 East Baseline Road (Price and Baseline Roads)
- Zoning amendment to MU-4 and Planned Area Development for 219-unit Milhaus apartment community with 5 live-work units and 590 sq ft restaurant at 2125 East Apache Boulevard
- Use Permit for 7 tandem parking spaces for the Milhaus project
City Council - Regular Meeting
The Tempe City Council will consider a consent agenda with numerous routine items, including subdivision plats, liquor licenses, and contract renewals. Notable actions include resolutions for intergovernmental agreements related to the I-10 Broadway Curve project, acceptance of police grants for human trafficking enforcement and DUI campaigns, and approval of labor memoranda of understanding with city employee associations. The council will also vote on the purchase of an armored rescue vehicle and a fire station expansion project.
- Resolutions authorizing I-10 Broadway Curve traffic management and right-of-way agreements (R2021.66, R2021.67)
- Grant from Hickey Family Foundation for enhanced police training and operations to combat human sex trafficking (R2021.63)
- Award of contract to Lenco Industries for an Armored Rescue Support Vehicle
- Job Order No. 18 for expansion and remodel of Fire Medical Rescue Station No. 5 at 723 East Curry Road
- Labor MOUs with Tempe Supervisors' Association and United Arizona Employees' Association for 2021-2026 (R2021.64, R2021.65)
Development Review
The Tempe Development Review Commission will consider three use permit requests: a two-story single-family home at 21 W 9th Street, a second-story addition at 321 E Taylor Street, and a resale shop for donated school/office supplies at 3025 S 48th Street. The commission will also approve minutes from its March 23 meetings.
- Use permit for two-story single-family residence at 21 W 9th Street (PL210071)
- Use permit for second story addition at 321 E Taylor Street (Haas Residence) (PL210114)
- Use permit for resale of donated school/office supplies at 3025 S 48th Street, Suite 101 (Treasures 4 Teachers) (PL210123)
- Approval of minutes from March 23 study session and regular meeting
- Commission and staff announcements
Hearing Officer
The Tempe Hearing Officer will review meeting minutes and consider requests to abate public nuisance items at six properties.
- Consideration of May 4, 2021 meeting minutes
- Abatement request at QIK STOP PROPERTY (3233 S. 48th Street)
- Abatement request at LYNCH PROPERTY (5321 S. Siesta Lane)
- Abatement request at HALE PROPERTY (2108 E. Yale Drive)
- Abatement request at TRUJILLO PROPERTY (6737 S. Kenneth Place)
City Council - Work Study Session
The Tempe City Council will review the Fiscal Year 2021-22 Budget, with a focus on Public Safety Personnel Retirement System (PSPRS) funding strategies. Other items include a long-term transit fund plan and service changes, a timeline for reopening city hall and council chambers, and a follow-up on animal welfare budget considerations. Public comment is accepted for agenda items.
- Fiscal Year 2021-22 Budget follow-up with PSPRS funding strategies
- Long-Term Transit Fund Plan and Service Changes
- Timeline for Reopening Tempe City Hall and Council Chambers
- Sustainable and Livable Communities Council Committee – Animal Welfare Budget Consideration follow-up
- 52nd Annual Professional Municipal Clerks Week Proclamation and National Peace Officer Memorial & Police Week recognition
Hearing Officer
The Hearing Officer will consider two requests from the City of Tempe to abate public nuisances at properties on E. Huntington Drive and E. Loma Vista Drive. The meeting also includes approval of previous meeting minutes.
- Abatement request for Mullin Property at 1983 E. Huntington Drive
- Abatement request for White Property at 314 E. Loma Vista Drive
- Approval of March 16, 2021 meeting minutes
Development Review
The Tempe Development Review Commission will consider a code text amendment to update group home regulations and zoning definitions. They will also vote on multiple use permits, including for a subdivision plat, tobacco and vape shops, a bar, a tattoo parlor, and an 11-unit residential development. The meeting includes a study session and regular meeting minutes approval.
- Preliminary subdivision plat for Sound & Lighting FX at 1245 North Miller Road (applicant TEBO, LLC)
- Use permit for tobacco retailer at Cloudslingsers Vape Shop, 3107 South Mill Avenue
- Use permit for O'Reilly Auto Parts retail store in General Industrial District at 1920 East University Drive
- Use permit for a new three-story 11-unit attached single-family development (McClintock Homes) at 1020 South McClintock Drive
- Code text amendment for Group Home Regulations changes to Section 3-409 of the Zoning and Development Code
City Council - Work Study Session
The Tempe City Council will hold a work study session to review the Fiscal Year 2021-22 budget, the Parks and Recreation Master Plan draft, and the Tempe Community Council's human services funding recommendations. No formal action is scheduled.
- Review of Fiscal Year 2021-22 Budget
- Review of Parks and Recreation Master Plan Draft
- Review of Tempe Community Council’s Human Services Funding Agency Recommendations
- Discussion of Future Agenda Items
City Council - Regular Meeting
The Tempe City Council will consider consent agenda items including liquor licenses, contracts, and resolutions, plus non-consent items. Notably, they will vote on resolutions authorizing the sale of General Obligation and Water/Sewer Revenue bonds (Series 2021), repealing certain development and building permit fees, and adopting a five-year affordable housing agreement with the Tempe Coalition for Affordable Housing using Hometown for All funds. A public hearing will be held on an appeal of a car wash use permit at 1139 West Broadway Road.
- Adoption of resolutions authorizing issuance of GO bonds and water/sewer revenue bonds (R2021.49, R2021.50)
- Repeal of 10% private development engineering records fee and 2% document management fee (R2021.54)
- Five-year agreement with Tempe Coalition for Affordable Housing for Hometown for All affordable housing funds (R2021.56)
- Public hearing on appeal of car wash use permit at 1139 W Broadway Road
- Approval of MOU with Arouet Foundation for financial coaching for all Tempe residents
City Council - Work Study Session
The Tempe City Council is holding a work study session to review and discuss several items, including a COVID-19 update, a housing inventory and affordability analysis, and updates on Clark Park Pool and park improvements. No formal votes or decisions are scheduled; all items are for discussion and information only.
- Housing Inventory and Affordability Analysis
- Solid Waste Rate Study for 2021
- Clark Park Pool and Park Improvements Update
- Rio Salado Park Programming
- Micromobility Working Group 90-day update
City Council - Regular Meeting
The Tempe City Council will consider a consent agenda containing numerous contract renewals, budget transfers, and public hearings for liquor licenses. A notable budget transfer would fund site preparation for affordable and workforce housing on city-owned land. The council will also hear reports on an impact fee study and COVID-19 update.
- Budget transfer from General Fund to prepare city-owned land for affordable and workforce housing (no dollar amount specified)
- Public hearings for liquor licenses at 5 Star Bar & Grill, Circle K, Bashas', and Los Amigos Market
- Up to $450,000 in custodial services contracts with Viking Building Services and Kimco Facility Services
- Five-year extension of Solid Waste Collection and Transportation Mutual Aid agreement with multiple Valley cities
- Ratification of emergency waterline repair contract on South Rural Road and East 6th Street
Development Review
The Development Review Commission will hold a study session and regular meeting, then consider several use permit requests. The major item is a proposal for a four-story mixed-use development with 296 residential units and commercial space at 1820 East Apache Boulevard, which also requires zoning and density map amendments. Other items include requests for wireless telecommunication facilities, massage establishments, temporary outdoor vending, and setback or addition variances for residences.
- Request for General Plan and Zoning Map Amendments plus a Planned Area Development Overlay for AURA APACHE, a 296-unit mixed-use project at 1820 East Apache Boulevard
- Request for a 100-foot tall wireless monopole at 2130 East Rio Salado Parkway (CROWN CASTLE ADOT 101 & 202)
- Request for an 85-foot tall wireless monoelm at 3929 South Rural Road (CROWN CASTLE NAZARENE CHURCH)
- Request for temporary outdoor vending (ghost kitchen) for REEF KITCHENS at 1858 East Apache Boulevard
- Request for a setback reduction for an accessory building at 1121 South Ash Avenue (PEBLER RESIDENCE)
City Council - Work Study Session
The Tempe City Council holds a work study session to discuss several updates and reports, including the Community Center Campus Master Plan, Human Services Impact Report for FY 2019/20, an update on the Family Advocacy Center, the Initial Recommended Five-Year Capital Improvements Program, and proposed changes to group home regulations. The council also receives work plans from two committees: Workforce Readiness and Economic Vitality, and Sustainable and Livable Communities (with animal welfare recommendations). Public comments are taken at two points. No final decisions are expected at this session.
- Community Center Campus Master Plan discussion
- Human Services Impact Report Fiscal Year 2019/20
- Family Advocacy Center Exploration Update
- Initial Recommended Five-Year Capital Improvements Program and Acceleration Strategies
- Group Home Regulations Update
Hearing Officer
The Tempe Hearing Officer will consider approval of March 2, 2021 meeting minutes and then hear five City of Tempe requests to abate public nuisances at residential properties. The properties are located at 916 E. La Jolla Drive, 5402 S. Heather Drive, 704 S. College Avenue, 1510 E. Palmdale Drive, and 1917 E. El Parque Drive. All abatement requests are initiated by the city.
- Abatement at Roberts Property, 916 E. La Jolla Drive
- Abatement at Tiet Jen Property, 5402 S. Heather Drive
- Abatement at 704 S College Owner Property, 704 S. College Avenue
- Abatement at Larchick Property, 1510 E. Palmdale Drive
- Abatement at Davis Property, 1917 E. El Parque Drive
Hearing Officer
The Hearing Officer will consider a request to abate public nuisance items at the QUIJADA PROPERTY located at 807 E. Drake Drive. The applicant is the City of Tempe.
- Consideration of February 16, 2021 meeting minutes
- Request to abate public nuisance items at 807 E. Drake Drive
- Application filed by City of Tempe (CE205216)
Development Review
The Development Review Commission will hear and decide on several use permit requests, including a new car wash (continued from January), a private school in an AG zone, and a life-skills school. The commission will also consider a height variance for an accessory building. Previous meeting minutes and announcements are also on the agenda.
- Use permit for Transitions life-skills school at 1500 South Priest Drive (PL210011)
- Use permit for St. Dominic Savio Academy private school at 9399 South Priest Drive (PL210002)
- Use permit to increase accessory building height from 15 to 20 feet at 6720 South Towers Street (PL210008)
- Use permit and development plan for 5,220 sq ft Super Star Car Wash at 1139 West Broadway Road, continued from January 26 (PL200232)
City Council - Work Study Session
The Tempe City Council will hold a work study session to discuss several policy and planning items, including strategies for expanding homeless shelters, an update on the park safety program, and alternatives for municipal operations yards. The council will also review planning for federal grant programs (CDBG, HOME, ESG) for fiscal year 2021/22 and consider proposals for tribal gaming grants. No formal votes are expected; this session is for discussion and direction.
- Municipal Operations Yards Alternatives Analysis
- Park Safety Program follow-up
- Strategies for Expanding Homeless Shelters
- Community Development Block Grant, HOME Investment Partnership, and Emergency Solutions Grant planning for FY 2021/22
- 2021 Tribal Gaming Grant Proposals
Hearing Officer
The Tempe Hearing Officer will consider approval of meeting minutes from January 19, 2021, and two requests from the City of Tempe to abate public nuisances at specific residential properties.
- Abatement request at Weary Property, 1939 E. Apollo Avenue (CE205131)
- Abatement request at White Property, 314 E. Loma Vista Drive (CE205075)
City Council - Regular Meeting
The Tempe City Council will consider approving a series of contracts for city services, including waterline replacements and public safety, and will hold public hearings for three new liquor license applications.
- Approve $33.1M in December 2020 payments
- Approve $150,000 transfer for economic development
- Approve $140,000 annual rebate from Bank of America
- Approve $5,000 cloud seeding study with SRP
- Public hearings for liquor licenses at ASU and two local businesses
Development Review
The Tempe Development Review Commission will hold a public hearing and consider several use permits, a General Plan Density Map Amendment, and a Development Plan Review for an eight-story mixed-use building with 367 dwelling units and commercial space at 433 South Farmer Avenue. Other items include compliance review for Sunbar, and use permits for a massage establishment, a gun shop, a tobacco retailer, and a bar with live music.
- General Plan Density Map Amendment from 'High Density' to 'High Density-Urban Core' and Development Plan Review for Downtown Flats (433 S Farmer Ave) — eight stories, 367 units, commercial uses
- Public hearing on compliance with conditions for Sunbar (24 W 5th St) — Series 6 bar and entertainment
- Use Permit for RM Medical Massage (8400 S Kyrene Rd)
- Use Permit for Sonoran Armory gun shop (2011 E 5th St, Suite 10)
- Use Permit for High Maintenance tobacco retailer (411 S Mill Ave, Suite 103)
Development Review
The Development Review Commission will consider a withdrawn appeal, decide on use permits for a massage spa and a car wash, and make a recommendation on a zoning map amendment for the Rio East mixed-use project. The Rio East site at 98 South River Drive proposes a new apartment community, retail, and restaurant uses on 14.2 acres.
- Appeal of December 2019 staff decision for Red Devil Plaza at 204 West Southern Avenue withdrawn from agenda
- Use Permit request for Astonished! Massage and Facial Spa at 2520 East University Drive
- Use Permit and Development Plan Review for Super Star Car Wash (5,220 sq ft) at 1139 West Broadway Road
- Zoning Map Amendment from HID to MU-4 and Planned Area Development Overlay for Rio East, including 13,500 sq ft retail/restaurant and new apartments
City Council - Work Study Session
The Tempe City Council holds a work study session to discuss several policy items, including the 2021 Climate Action Plan update, a COVID-19 update on education and enforcement, a long-term transit fund plan and service changes, potential closures of Mill Avenue, and the Rio Salado Master Plan implementation. No formal votes are scheduled; the session is for review and discussion. The Committee of the Whole has no new items requiring direction.
- Climate Action Plan 2021 Update and Resilience Grants
- COVID-19 Update: Education/Communication and Enforcement
- Long-Term Transit Fund Plan and Service Changes
- Mill Avenue Closures
- Rio Salado Master Plan Implementation Update
Hearing Officer
The Hearing Officer will consider approving meeting minutes from January 5, 2020, and hear a request from the City of Tempe to abate public nuisance items at the Ngin Pheng Property, 1371 W. 15th Street. The agenda contains only these two items, with the abatement request being the substantive action.
- Approval of January 5, 2020 meeting minutes
- Request by City of Tempe to abate public nuisance items at Ngin Pheng Property, 1371 W. 15th Street (case CE203393)
City Council - Regular Meeting
The Tempe City Council will consider a consent agenda with numerous contracts, budget transfers, and resolutions. Key items include authorizing exclusive negotiations with Gorman & Company for affordable housing at 2431 E Apache Blvd, approving COVID-19 recovery fund transfers for economic development and homeless shelters, and adopting resolutions for a Hometown for All affordable housing program and a land acknowledgment.
- Authorize exclusive negotiation with Gorman & Company for affordable housing development at 2431 E Apache Blvd (at least 51% affordable/workforce/senior)
- Approve $200,000 transfer from General Fund to Private Redevelopment/Infrastructure Matching Program for COVID recovery
- Approve budget transfer for expanded homeless shelter options (amount from General Fund contingency)
- Adopt resolution creating Hometown for All program for affordable housing via Tempe Coalition for Affordable Housing
- Adopt resolution recognizing Tempe's land as culturally affiliated with O'Odham, Piipaash, and ancestors
Development Review
The Development Review Commission is considering a code text amendment to regulate recreational marijuana. The body will also review use permit requests for a single-family residence and a new Whataburger restaurant.
- Code Text Amendment for recreational marijuana regulation (Proposition 207)
- Use Permit for a 3,751 square-foot Whataburger with drive-through at 1800 West Elliot Road
- Use Permit for a two-story single-family residence at 5509 South Waverly Way
Hearing Officer
The Tempe Hearing Officer will consider approval of meeting minutes from December 1, 2020, and rule on 10 requests from the City of Tempe to abate public nuisances at various properties. Two requests (Ndolo property and Cerberus property) have been withdrawn because the properties are now in compliance.
- Approval of December 1, 2020 meeting minutes
- Abatement request at 405 W. University Drive (Nowrooz LP property, CM201508)
- Abatement request at 535 E. Broadway Road (Sanchez property, CM201537)
- Abatement request at 1829 E. Watson Drive (Ndolo property, CE205760) – WITHDRAWN
- Abatement request at 4716 S. Kenwood Lane (Cerberus property, CE205933) – WITHDRAWN