Tempe public meetings in 2024

City Council - Regular Meeting

The Tempe City Council will consider approving reappointments to various boards, finalizing a subdivision plat for a logistics center, and holding public hearings for three liquor license applications. The agenda also includes renewals for bond counsel services and contracts for Diablo Stadium cleaning, emergency asphalt repairs, and transportation planning.

• Approve reappointments to 16 city boards and commissions
• Approve final subdivision plat for SOURCE LOGISTICS CENTER at 811 West Warner Road
• Public hearing for Tempe Blue Sushi Sake Grill liquor license at 690 South Novus Place
• Public hearing for Macayo’s Mexican Food liquor license at 715 South Rural Road
• Award contract to HDR Engineering for Transportation Master Plan Update - 2025

Hearing Officer

The Tempe Hearing Officer will consider approving the abatement of public nuisances at two properties, both initiated by the City of Tempe. The meeting also includes approval of prior meeting minutes.

• Consideration of meeting minutes from December 3, 2024
• Request to abate public nuisance at McGowan Property, 1733 East Broadmor Dr (CE242437)
• Request to abate public nuisance at Moulton Property, 1944 East Meadow Dr (CE241261)

City Council - Work Study Session

The Tempe City Council will hold a work study session to review recommendations on water and waste rates, an analysis of housing affordability, and a proposed extension of the streetcar line. The session also includes updates on community supervision incentives and a strategy tool for aligning city resources.

• Review of 2024 Water, Wastewater, Stormwater and Solid Waste Rate Study Recommendations
• Housing Inventory and Affordability Analysis
• Streetcar Locally Preferred Alternative – Rio East-Dobson Extension
• Evaluation of City of Tempe Community Supervision Incentives Program
• Strategy Tool for Aligning Resources for Tempe (S.T.A.R.T.)

Development Review

The Tempe Development Review Commission will consider several development plan reviews and use permits for residential and commercial projects, including a 63,000-square-foot warehouse at Warner Crossing and a karaoke permit for Brave Korean BBQ.

• Development Plan Review for 63,000 sq ft warehouse at Warner Crossing
• Use Permit for karaoke entertainment at Brave Korean BBQ
• Use Permit for second-story addition at Sunset Residence
• Use Permit for surface parking lot at VLACHOS FAMILY ENTERPRISES
• Use Permit to reduce setbacks for BAHR Residence

Hearing Officer

The Hearing Officer is meeting to review meeting minutes from November 20, 2024. The body will also consider a request from the City of Tempe to abate public nuisance items at a specific property.

• Request to abate public nuisance items at 2316 East Randall Dr. (CE243151)

City Council - Regular Meeting

The Tempe City Council will hold a regular meeting with a consent agenda encompassing multiple public hearings for liquor licenses, contract awards, and resolutions. Key actions include an amendment to the intergovernmental noise mitigation agreement with Phoenix, approval of downtown streetscape improvements on Mill Avenue, and acceptance of a VOCA grant for victim services.

• Public hearings for 10 liquor licenses at various locations including Crush Craft Cider, Harkins Tempe Marketplace, and several restaurants
• Amendment No. 1 to Intergovernmental Agreement on Noise Mitigation Flight Procedures with the City of Phoenix (Resolution R2024.135)
• Award of professional services contract for Downtown Streetscape Improvements on Mill Avenue from Rio Salado Parkway to University Drive
• Approval of Amended Subdivision Plat for RIO SALADO LOFTS at 2525 East Rio Salado Parkway
• Resolution to accept VOCA grant for CARE 7 victim services (Resolution R2024.137)

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will review the minutes from its October 30 meeting and consider a request to reduce building setbacks for a detached shade structure at 509 West 15th Street.

• Review of October 30, 2024 meeting minutes
• Variance request for ROTHERMEL SHADE STRUCTURE at 509 West 15th Street
• Reduction of front yard setback from 15 feet to 1 foot
• Reduction of side yard setback from 5 feet to 3 feet
• Public hearing for PL240232

Hearing Officer

The Hearing Officer is asked to approve the abatement of public nuisance items at four specific properties in Tempe. The City of Tempe is the applicant for all four items.

• Abate nuisance at 1240 W. 11th St. (CE235342)
• Abate nuisance at 2025 S. College Ave. (CE241810)
• Abate nuisance at 2111 N. Van Ness Ave. (CE234242)
• Abate nuisance at 2043 W. Riviera Dr. (CE241384)
• Approval of October 15, 2024 meeting minutes

City Council - Work Study Session

The City Council is holding an issue review session to discuss various city updates and strategic processes. The body will review survey results, financial forecasts, and the public art plan. The session also includes a review of open meeting laws and council subcommittee proposals.

• 2024 Community and Employee Survey Results
• Long-Range Financial Forecast Update
• Public Art Plan Update
• Open Meeting Law Review
• Proposed Council Subcommittees

Development Review

The Tempe Development Review Commission will review meeting minutes and consider several development requests, including a zoning change for a Tesla dealership and a code text amendment regarding state-mandated deadlines.

• Consider approval of Development Review Commission meeting minutes from September and October 2024
• Public hearing for Red Star Vapor tobacco retailer at 904 North Scottsdale Road
• Zoning Map Amendment from CSS to PCC-1 for Tesla at 2077 East University Drive
• Code Text Amendment to update Zoning Map Amendment deadlines per Senate Bill 1162

Tempe City Council - Regular Meeting

The Tempe City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on design principles for the Southwest Tempe Character Area 6 Plan, and consider approval of a modified development plan for a 27-story mixed-use building with 306 units at 780 South Myrtle Avenue. The consent agenda includes multiple liquor license approvals, contract awards, and resolutions on IGA with Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community and police traffic safety grants.

• Public hearing on Southwest Tempe Character Area 6 Plan (Resolution R2024.133)
• Development plan modification for 27-story Skye Tempe mixed-use, 306 units at 780 S Myrtle Ave
• Series 12 restaurant liquor licenses for Blanco Cocina + Cantina, Filthy Animal, and others
• Contracts for mental health counseling for first responders (Craig Tiger Act), police less lethal launchers
• Operations funding agreement for Valley Metro Light Rail and Streetcar services (FY2024-25)

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will review several variance requests regarding land use and building setbacks. This includes requests to reduce the required distance between tobacco retailers and schools. One item regarding a land use buffer at 919 South Wilson Street has been postponed indefinitely.

• Variance for Exhale Society, Inc. (35 East Broadway Road) to reduce tobacco retailer separation from a public school from 1,320 feet to 250 feet
• Variance for Red Star Vapor (904 North Scottsdale Road, Suite 106) to reduce tobacco retailer separation from a charter school from 1,320 feet to 900 feet
• Variance for 1701 East Secretariat Drive to reduce side yard building setback from 15 feet to 7 feet and accessory building setback from 3 feet to 2 feet
• Postponed variance request for The Craftsman (919 South Wilson Street) regarding land use buffer

Development Review

The Commission will act as the decision-making body for several development plan reviews and use permit requests. These items include building expansions and requests for zoning exceptions regarding setbacks and parking.

• Development Plan Review for a 6,385 sq ft addition at Arizona Community Church (9325 South Rural Road)
• Development Plan Review for a 5,980 sq ft addition at 1150 West Geneva Drive
• Use Permit for convenience store expansion and drive-through retail at Kwik Corner Gas Station (2180 East Broadway Road)
• Use Permit for a second-story addition and setback reductions at Brickyard on Rita (1432 South Rita Lane)
• Use Permit for a tobacco retailer at Cloud Culture Smoke Shop (3231 South Mill Avenue)

City Council - Regular Meeting

The Tempe City Council will hold a public hearing on proposed Land Use Assumptions and Infrastructure Improvement Plan affecting development fees for fire, police, parks, streets, water, and wastewater. The council will also introduce a rezoning for a 229-unit multifamily development at 515 West Guadalupe Road and hold final hearings on several items, including student housing at 921 East Apache Boulevard (requesting continuance) and updates to the Historic Preservation Ordinance. Consent agenda items include liquor license approvals for North Italia and Bubba's 33, contract awards for emergency medical supplies and catering at Tempe Center for the Arts, and resolutions for grant funding for COVID-19 wastewater monitoring and electric vehicle charging infrastructure.

• First public hearing for Cabana Kyrene rezoning: 229 multi-family units at 515 West Guadalupe Road
• Second public hearing for NWC Rural and Warner commercial rezoning at 862 East Warner Road
• Final hearing on updates to Chapter 14A Historic Preservation Ordinance
• Approval of Series 12 liquor licenses for North Italia (697 South Novus Place) and Bubba's 33 (1730 West Ranch Road)
• Award of two-year contracts for concessions at Tempe Center for the Arts and emergency medical supplies for Fire Medical Rescue

City Council - Work Study Session

The Tempe City Council will review reports on community health, an opioid response plan, and park safety. The body will also discuss proposed council subcommittees and future agenda items.

• Community Health and Human Services Impact Report for FY 2022-2023
• Opioid Response Plan Update
• Park Safety Update
• Proposed Council Subcommittees on City Nuisance Ordinance and Youth Advocacy
• National Voter Registration Day Proclamation

City Council - Regular Meeting

The City Council will hold second and final public hearings on several ordinances, including a reorganization that dissolves Engineering, Municipal Utilities, and Sustainability departments and creates Public Works and Transportation/Sustainability departments. Other final votes include conveying two city-owned properties to the Tempe Coalition for Affordable Housing, granting a power distribution easement to Salt River Project, and banning brass knuckles. The consent agenda includes a $95,102 contract with the Greater Phoenix Economic Council and a resolution to suspend prevailing wage requirements on city construction contracts pending litigation.

• Second hearing on ordinance O2024.19 to dissolve three city departments and realign others
• Final hearing on rezoning 862 East Warner Road from AG to PCC-1 for a single-story commercial development
• $95,102 contract with Greater Phoenix Economic Council for regional marketing and business attraction
• Resolution to participate in PFAS (AFFF) litigation settlements with BASF and Tyco
• Suspension of prevailing wage ordinance O2024.18 pending outcome of related litigation

Development Review

The Development Review Commission will consider use permits for four projects, including a setback reduction for University Lofts and an arcade expansion. It will also make a recommendation on a zoning map amendment and planned area development overlay for a 229-unit multi-family development at 515 W Guadalupe Road. Additionally, the commission will recommend a code text amendment to implement state mandates on accessory dwelling units (ADUs).

• Use Permit to reduce side-yard setback from 10 ft to 8 ft for a 5-unit attached single-family development (University Lofts) at 802 W University Dr
• Use Permit to expand an amusement business (pinball arcade) and bar at Electric Bat Arcade, 29 W Southern Ave
• Use Permit to allow two parking spaces within front-yard setback for Webb Remodel at 1437 E Hudson Dr
• Zoning Map Amendment from PCC-1 to R-5 and Planned Area Development Overlay for 229 dwelling units on 7.69 acres at 515 W Guadalupe Rd (Cabana Kyrene)
• Code Text Amendment to implement HB2720, updating ADU regulations in Tempe Zoning and Development Code

City Council - Work Study Session

The City Council is holding an issue review session to discuss an update to the Council Committee Structure. The meeting also includes updates from committees regarding human services, community safety, sustainability, economic vitality, workforce readiness, and livable communities.

• Council Committee Structure update
• Human Services and Community Safety committee update
• Sustainability and Economic Vitality committee update
• Workforce Readiness and Livable Communities committee update

City Council - Regular Meeting

The Tempe City Council will consider a mixed-use housing development, updates to historic preservation rules, and a proposed reorganization of city departments. The meeting also includes ratification of contracts and utility easements.

• Zoning amendment for 8-story VA Student Housing at 921 E Apache Blvd
• Proposed updates to the Historic Preservation Ordinance
• Ordinance to dissolve Engineering, Utilities, and Sustainability departments
• Contract award for 911 communication system to AT&T
• Public hearing for property tax rate correction for FY 2024/25

Development Review

The Commission is reviewing several Use Permit requests regarding parking space setbacks and a tobacco retailer. Additionally, the body will consider a zoning map amendment for a new commercial development at 862 East Warner Road.

• Use Permit: two parking spaces in front yard setback at 209 East Manhatton Drive
• Use Permit: tobacco retailer at 1753 East Broadway Road, Suite No. 102
• Use Permit: two parking spaces in front yard setback at 1633 East Verlea Drive
• Use Permit: two parking spaces in front yard setback at 1500 West 7th Place
• Zoning Map Amendment: commercial development on 3.75 acres at 862 East Warner Road

Hearing Officer

The Hearing Officer will consider requests to approve the abatement of public nuisance items at five properties in Tempe. The City of Tempe is the applicant for all items.

• Abatement at TRUJILLO Property (6737 S Kenneth Place)
• Abatement at LEVECKE Property (1046 E Magdalena Drive)
• Abatement at SHELDAHL Property (4518 S Grandview Avenue)
• Abatement at MERCER Property (2112 E Fremont Drive)
• Abatement at DUSKO CVIJETINOVIC LLC Property (406 E Balboa Drive)

Development Review

The Development Review Commission will review three use permit requests: a massage establishment at 1801 South Jentilly Lane, a second-story addition at 323 East Carter Drive, and parking within the front yard setback at 209 East Manhatton Drive.

• Use permit for massage establishment at 1801 South Jentilly Lane
• Second-story addition request for residence at 323 East Carter Drive
• Parking variance request for residence at 209 East Manhatton Drive

Hearing Officer

The Hearing Officer is meeting to review requests from the City of Tempe to abate public nuisance items at three specific properties. The body will also consider the meeting minutes from June 18, 2024.

• Public nuisance abatement request for 325 South Hardy Drive (325 SHD LLC Property)
• Public nuisance abatement request for 1930 East Minton Drive (JORDAN Property)
• Public nuisance abatement request for 1330 East Sunburst Lane (MILLER Property)

City Council - Regular Meeting

This is a ceremonial meeting focused on swearing in newly elected Mayor Corey Woods and councilmembers Nikki Amberg, Doreen Garlid, and Randy Keating. The council will also elect a vice mayor. No policy decisions, ordinances, or contracts are on the agenda.

• Oath of office for new Mayor Corey Woods
• Oath of office for new councilmembers Nikki Amberg, Doreen Garlid, and Randy Keating
• Election of Vice Mayor

City Council - Regular Meeting

The Tempe City Council will consider final approval for several large-scale developments, including The Standard and Tempe Gateway, and will hold public hearings on utility easements and liquor licenses. The body will also approve contracts for city services and subdivision plats.

• Final approval for The Standard mixed-use development at 1306 South Rural Road
• Final approval for Tempe Gateway mixed-use development at 2180 North Scottsdale Road
• Public hearings on utility easements for Salt River Project
• Approval of $346,500 in Neighborhood Grant Program funding
• Public hearings for liquor licenses at multiple Tempe locations

Development Review

The Development Review Commission will consider use permits for a marijuana retail shop, a Rivian service center, and a student housing development. The meeting also includes a continued request for extended hours for a nightclub.

• Use permit for HIGH MAINTENANCE SMOKE SHOP at 411 South Mill Avenue
• Use permit for RIVIAN SERVICE CENTER at 7340 South Kyrene Road
• Use permit for LIFT-N-WRENCH at 3233 South McClintock Drive
• Use permit for DIMES CABARET at 910 North McClintock Drive (continued)
• Zoning map amendment for VALE STUDENT HOUSING at 921 East Apache Boulevard

City Council - Work Study Session

The Tempe City Council will review updates from the Mayor's Youth Advisory Commission, a police safety report, and a summary of public comments on proposed speed limit changes. The session also includes a work study on accessory dwelling unit code proposals and a discussion on mitigating the spread of stinknet.

• Mayor's Youth Advisory Commission update and recommendations
• Tempe Police Department community safety update
• Public comment summary on proposed speed limit changes
• Accessory Dwelling Units – Code Proposal Update
• Mitigation of Stinknet

Hearing Officer

The Hearing Officer will consider approving abatement of public nuisance items at the Walton Property located at 1051 West Manhatton Drive (case CE235266). The meeting also includes approval of the June 4, 2024 meeting minutes.

• Request to abate public nuisance items at Walton Property, 1051 West Manhatton Drive (applicant: City of Tempe)

City Council - Regular Meeting

The Tempe City Council will hold first public hearings on three major mixed-use developments, including a 21-story tower requiring a two-thirds vote. The consent agenda includes contract renewals, a resolution on PFAS settlement participation, and approval of labor agreements with city employee unions. The non-consent agenda also features awards for wastewater pipe rehabilitation and park shade improvements.

• First hearing for 21-story, 363-unit 'The Standard' at 1306 S Rural Road (requires 2/3 council vote)
• First hearing for 910-unit 'Tempe Gateway' at 2180 N Scottsdale Road
• First hearing for 256-unit 'Sterling Tempe' at 1202 S Terrace Road
• Resolution authorizing city participation in PFAS multi-district litigation settlements
• Resolution adopting FY2024-25 Pension Funding Policy

Hearing Officer

The Hearing Officer will consider approving the abatement of public nuisance items at two properties: the KENTON Property at 1940 East Wesleyan Drive and the MCKINNON Property at 2112 South Cottonwood Drive. The City of Tempe is the applicant for both items.

• Abatement of nuisance items at KENTON Property (1940 East Wesleyan Drive)
• Abatement of nuisance items at MCKINNON Property (2112 South Cottonwood Drive)
• Approval of May 7, 2024 meeting minutes

Development Review

The Tempe Development Review Board is considering six use permits and a Planned Area Development for a large warehouse project. The agenda includes requests for extended hours at a cabaret, a second story addition, and a fence height variance.

• Use Permit for extended hours at Dimes Cabaret (2 a.m. to 6 a.m.)
• Use Permit for a 6-foot fence at James Madison Preparatory
• Use Permit for a second story addition at McKenzie Residence
• Planned Area Development for a 160-foot warehouse at 1850 West Elliot Road
• Use Permit for entertainment at High Maintenance Smoke Shop

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will consider an appeal of the Hearing Officer's March 19, 2024 decision to approve an abatement request for the Robinson property at 2215 South Sierra Vista Drive. They will also discuss a request for reconsideration of a prior decision regarding Dazey Aesthetic Collective's classification as a tattoo establishment. The meeting includes approval of April 17 meeting minutes and staff updates.

• Appeal of abatement approval for Robinson Property, 2215 South Sierra Vista Drive
• Reconsideration request for Dazey Aesthetic Collective tattoo-establishment ruling at 522 South Mill Avenue
• Approval of meeting minutes from April 17, 2024 (study session and formal meeting)

City Council - Work Study Session

The Tempe City Council is holding an issue review session to discuss specific city updates and funding recommendations. The body will review reports on tourism and the Ken McDonald Golf Course clubhouse.

• Tempe Tourism Update
• Ken McDonald Golf Course Clubhouse Updates
• Tempe Community Council (TCC) Agency Review FY 2024-25 Human Services Funding Community Recommendations

City Council - Regular Meeting

The Tempe City Council will vote on a series of contracts for heat relief, police overtime, and infrastructure, as well as zoning changes for a mixed-use development and the final adoption of the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Annual Action Plan.

• Approve contracts for heat relief, police overtime, and resilient energy hub
• Final public hearing for FY2024-2025 Annual Action Plan
• Zoning change for 7-story mixed-use development at Apache and McClintock
• Approve subdivision plats for La Victoria Commons
• Authorize sale of General Obligation Bonds Series 2024A and 2024B

Hearing Officer

The Hearing Officer will review requests from City of Tempe Code Compliance to abate public nuisance items at two specific locations. The meeting also includes the consideration of minutes from April 16, 2024.

• Nuisance abatement request for Ralston property at 1310 W. 5th Street
• Nuisance abatement request for Fera Inc/ Aboyte property at 526 W. 19th Street

City Council - Work Study Session

The City Council is holding an issue review session to discuss specific city initiatives. The meeting focuses on proposed changes to speed limits and the Resilience Hub Initiative.

• Proposed Speed Limit Changes
• Resilience Hub Initiative

City Council - Regular Meeting

The Tempe City Council will consider calling a special bond election for November 5, 2024, to authorize general obligation bonds. The meeting also includes the approval of various construction contracts, including water valve rehabilitation and athletic lighting improvements, along with the renewal of software support for the city's water utility billing system.

• Approve bond election for November 5, 2024
• Renew Oracle contract for water utility billing software
• Award contract for athletic lighting at Papago Park
• Approve water valve rehabilitation program
• Approve interior renovations at Pyle Adult Recreation Center

City Council - Work Study Session

The Tempe City Council will hold a work study session to review the Vision Zero safe streets plan, the Fiscal Year 2024-25 budget, and updates on the Energy Equity Program and community development grants.

• Review of Vision Zero safe streets plan
• Fiscal Year 2024-25 Budget Review Session
• Energy Equity Program Update
• Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnership Program accomplishments
• Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) and Community Action Program accomplishments

Board of Adjustment

The Tempe Board of Adjustment will vote on meeting minutes from January 24, 2024, and hear an appeal of a zoning administrator's opinion on whether a business at 522 South Mill Avenue qualifies as a tattoo establishment. The appellant parties are Joseph Conti and Mark D. Walters. The board will also receive chair and staff updates.

• Consideration of Study Session & Formal Meeting Minutes from January 24, 2024
• Appeal of Zoning Administrator's opinion on tattoo establishment exemption for DAZEY AESTHETIC COLLECTIVE at 522 South Mill Avenue (PL240091)
• Chair / Staff Updates and Announcements

Development Review

The Tempe Development Review Commission is reviewing a density map amendment, zoning change, and development plan for a seven-story mixed-use building with 275 dwelling units and commercial space at 1734 East Apache Boulevard. The agenda also includes development plan reviews for single-family projects, a stadium clubhouse expansion, and multiple use permits for parking setbacks and setbacks reductions.

• Apache & McClintock: density amendment to High Density–Urban Core (65+ du/ac), zoning to MU-4 TOD, and PAD overlay for a 275-unit, seven-story mixed-use development on 2 acres at 1734 East Apache Boulevard
• Roosevelt 11 Homes: 11 single-family units on 0.56 acres at 606 South Roosevelt Street
• Rio Salado Lofts: use permit for residential in CSS zoning and plan review for 12 three-story units at 2525 East Rio Salado Parkway
• Diablo Clubhouse Expansion: use permit and plan review for a 24,240-square-foot building addition with batting tunnels at 2225 West Westcourt Way
• Tesla Collision Center: use permit for outdoor vehicle rental at 7015 South Harl Avenue

City Council - Work Study Session

The Tempe City Council will hold a work study session to review the initial recommended 5-Year Capital Improvements Program (CIP) and acceleration strategies. No items are ready for council direction under the Committee of the Whole. The agenda also includes calls to the audience, future agenda items, and announcements.

• Review of Initial Recommended 5-Year Capital Improvements Program (CIP) and Acceleration Strategies

City Council - Regular Meeting

The Tempe City Council will consider a second public hearing on a proposed 13-story, 208-unit mixed-use development at 706 South College Avenue, along with a first hearing for a Verizon Wireless utility easement. The council will also canvass the March 12 election results, approve new board appointments including a city attorney, and award multiple contracts for services such as landscaping, hazardous waste disposal, and a fire training facility renovation.

• Second public hearing on Planned Area Development Overlay for College & 7th Mixed-Use (13 stories, 208 units, 706 S. College Ave.)
• First public hearing on Verizon Wireless license agreement for utility easement on West Westcourt Way
• Canvass of March 12, 2024 General/Special Election results (Resolution R2024.28)
• Appointment of Eric C. Anderson as City Attorney
• Award of contract for Facility Renovation – Tempe Fire Medical Rescue Burn Building (1340 E. University Dr.)

City Council - Work Study Session

The Tempe City Council is holding a work study session on March 14, 2024. The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and no specific items for discussion or decision.

City Council - Regular Meeting

The Tempe City Council will consider approving construction contracts for Tempe Diablo Stadium improvements and a mixed-use development at 706 South College Avenue. The agenda also includes awarding various service contracts and resolutions for grant applications.

• Approve construction contract for Tempe Diablo Stadium Improvements Phase I
• Approve mixed-use development ordinance for 706 South College Avenue
• Approve HVAC contract increase with Arizona Control Specialists, Inc.
• Approve 80-vehicle cooperative contract with Courtesy Auto of Mesa
• Approve acceptance of ASU grant funds for urban forestry programs

City Council - Regular Meeting

The Tempe City Council will approve budget transfers for charging station expansion and library space redesign, award contracts for sod, theater drapes, and emergency waterline repairs, and introduce ordinances for two mixed-use developments.

• Approve CIP budget transfers for charging station expansion and library redesign
• Award contracts for sod, theater drapes, and emergency waterline repairs
• Introduce ordinance for 15-story mixed-use development at 1011 East Orange Street
• Introduce ordinance for 15-story mixed-use development at 1020 East Apache Boulevard
• Approve new appointments to disability and family justice commissions

Development Review

The Development Review Commission will review a proposed 13-story mixed-use project at College and 7th Street and a second-story addition to a residence on South Juniper Street. The meeting includes study sessions from January 23, 2024, and staff announcements.

• Review of 13-story mixed-use project at College and 7th Street
• Review of second-story addition at 2906 South Juniper Street
• Study session from January 23, 2024
• Commission Member Announcements
• City Staff Announcements

City Council - Work Study Session

The City Council will hold a work study session to discuss an independent evaluation of the Tempe PRE program's impact on students, the Mill Avenue Streetscape project from University Drive to Rio Salado Parkway, a quarterly capital improvement program construction update, and a General Obligation Bond program for affordable housing and historic preservation. The session also includes committee updates and future agenda planning. No items are ready for formal council direction.

• Independent evaluation of Tempe PRE program (teacher/family experiences and student impact) by NORC at the University of Chicago
• Mill Avenue Streetscape project from University Drive to Rio Salado Parkway
• Quarterly Capital Improvement Program construction update
• General Obligation Bond program for affordable housing and historic preservation
• Committee updates from Human Services and Community Safety, Sustainability and Economic Vitality, and Workforce Readiness and Livable Communities

Hearing Officer

The Tempe Hearing Officer will consider approving requests from the city to abate public nuisances at three properties: 2117 East Howe Ave (Yanez Property), 6249 South Parkside Drive (Egger Property), and 1090 West 5th Street (Three J’s Palm Village Property). The meeting also includes approval of minutes from January 16, 2024.

• Approval of meeting minutes from January 16, 2024
• Request to abate public nuisance at Yanez Property, 2117 East Howe Ave (CE233033)
• Request to abate public nuisance at Egger Property, 6249 South Parkside Drive (CE232778)
• Request to abate public nuisance at Three J’s Palm Village Property, 1090 West 5th Street (CM231675)

City Council - Regular Meeting

The Tempe City Council will hold a first public hearing on a zoning map amendment for a 15-story mixed-use development with 300 dwelling units and commercial space at 1020 East Apache Boulevard. The consent agenda includes multiple liquor license hearings, contract awards for emergency equipment, police forensic software, and a downtown streetscape construction management contract. A resolution amending the Innings Festival agreement is also on the consent agenda.

• First public hearing for zoning map amendment to permit a 15-story, 300-unit mixed-use development at 1020 East Apache Boulevard (Ordinance O2024.05)
• Public hearings on liquor licenses for Postino Tempe (8749 S Rural Rd) and The Hudson Eatery & Bar (1601 E Apache Blvd)
• Award of professional services contract to Wilson Engineers for Downtown Streetscape Improvements on Mill Avenue (Rio Salado Parkway to University Drive)
• First public hearing to amend the powers and composition of the Sustainability and Resilience Commission (Ordinance O2024.04)
• Consent agenda item authorizing Downtown Tempe Authority to commission temporary public artworks

City Council - Work Study Session

The Tempe City Council will hold an issue review session on combating gun violence in schools. The agenda also includes committee updates and future agenda items, but no items are ready for formal direction or action.

• Issue review session: Combating Gun Violence in School

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will review the minutes from the November 29, 2023, meeting and consider an appeal of a Hearing Officer's decision regarding a property at 1895 East Hayden Lane.

• Consideration of November 29, 2023, meeting minutes
• Appeal of Hearing Officer's decision for 1895 East Hayden Lane
• Hearing Officer decision approved abatement request for Case CE230356

Development Review

The Development Review Commission will review two mixed-use projects: a seven-story, 272-unit project at Apache Square and a 15-story, 240-unit project at Verve Tempe. The agenda includes requests for zoning changes, development plan reviews, and a planned area development overlay.

• Review 272-unit Apache Square project at 1747 E Apache Blvd
• Review 240-unit Verve Tempe project at 1011 E Orange St
• Request for General Plan Land Use Map Amendment to Mixed-Use
• Request for Zoning Map Amendment from R-4 to MU-4
• Request for Planned Area Development Overlay

City Council - Regular Meeting

At this regular meeting, the Tempe City Council will consider consent agenda items including multiple contract renewals and a resolution to purchase renewable energy from SRP. The non-consent agenda includes a second public hearing and final vote on conveying approximately 3.146 acres of city-owned property at Danelle Plaza, as well as a resolution for an opioid recovery project grant with Arizona State University. Several proclamations and appointments are also scheduled.

• Public hearing and final adoption of ordinance to sell ~3.146 acres of city-owned land at Danelle Plaza (Southwest corner of Southern Ave and Mill Ave)
• Resolution to purchase renewable energy from Salt River Project (SRP) to move toward 100% renewable energy by 2035 (Resolution R2024.04)
• Ratify four-year contract renewal with Flock Safety, Inc. for automated license plate recognition cameras for the Police Department
• Award two-year contracts for eBook/eAudiobook content for Tempe Public Library (OverDrive, Inc. and Midwest Tape, LLC)
• Authorize grant agreement between EMPACT and Tempe Police Department for opioid recovery project (Resolution R2024.09)

Hearing Officer

The Hearing Officer will consider approving the December 19, 2023 meeting minutes and a request from the City of Tempe to abate public nuisance items at the Nowrooz Limited Partnership Property at 405 West University Drive. The nuisance abatement is the substantive action on the agenda.

• Approval of December 19, 2023 meeting minutes
• Abatement of public nuisance at 405 West University Drive (CM231368)

City Council - Work Study Session

The Tempe City Council will hold a work study session to discuss three issue reviews: an all-pedestrian phase at Mill Avenue and 5th Street, a January 2024 Homeless Solutions Update, and a Sober Living Task Force Update. The session also includes a call to the audience, committee updates, and an announcement of the 2023 Annual Report for City Boards and Commissions. No formal votes or decisions are expected.

• All-Pedestrian Phase at Mill Avenue and 5th Street
• January 2024 Homeless Solutions Update
• Sober Living Task Force Update
• 2023 Annual Report for City of Tempe Boards and Commissions

Development Review

The Development Review Commission will review requests for use permits and zoning changes for several businesses, including a coffee cart, an oil change shop, and a 15-story mixed-use development.

• Use permit for CAYA COFFEE & TACO CART at 230 East University Drive
• Use permit for TAKE 5 OIL CHANGE TEMPE at 1335 West Elliot Road
• Use permit for KIDS EMPIRE at 1245 West Elliot Road
• Use permit for TLC MASSAGE at 1801 South Jentilly Lane
• Zoning map amendment for 15-story Mixed-Use development at 1020 East Apache Boulevard

City Council - Regular Meeting

The Tempe City Council will consider approving various contracts for technology, construction, and maintenance services, as well as a public hearing to authorize the sale of City-owned property at Danelle Plaza.

• Award construction contract for Tempe Municipal Operations Center - Phase 2
• Authorize conveyance of 3.146 acres of City property at Danelle Plaza
• Approve compensation study for City employees
• Approve contract for Asset Maintenance at South Tempe Water Treatment Plant
• Approve contract for Pavement Preservation on University Drive