2026-09-08 - City Council Workshop

Summary

Built from the official minutes only. Minutes certified September 16, 2026.

Workshop, 12:30 to 3:19 p.m.; all seven members present.
Staff presented the temporary library plan after the July fire at Velma Teague (about $2 million cleanup; annex opening within 90 days).
City Manager reported on Glendale Glitters vendor applications, the 9/11 25th anniversary Tower Challenge and staff awards.
Council items: Baldenegro asked to revisit his bike park item; Conchas and Turner asked about the Legacy Tree.
Executive session 12:54 to 3:19 p.m. (entered and left 7-0) on Arizona Sports and Events Alliance contracts and the City Manager's performance review.

Update by Hall and Woytenko; Council questions on space, salvage, transit, notices and IT relocation (IT will move to the Adult Center). No vote. Mayor wants the move done quickly.

Conchas and Turner requested information on the tree's future and its return to the City Hall campus.

Banger reported vendor applications opened the previous week and close October 9; only approved vendors allowed within event boundaries.

Executive session covered negotiations on agreements with the Arizona Sports and Events Alliance (voted on at that evening's meeting, 2026-09-08 - City Council).

Banger reported Fleet and Police won the Police Fleet Innovator Award for improving K-9 vehicle cooling, and an emergency management specialist earned certified emergency manager status. City Attorney: no report.