2026-08-25 - City Council

Summary

Built from the official approved minutes. No video is posted, so there is no transcript or timing.

Regular Meeting called to order at 5:06 PM by Mayor Borowsky; adjourned 7/0 at 5:42 PM. All seven members present.
Mayor announced a two-year pause on any decision to remove part of the Salt River wild horse herd.
June and July minutes approved 7/0.
Consent agenda items 1 through 9 approved 7/0 with no public comment.
Two requests to schedule future work study sessions (water conservation incentives and the Public Safety Plan ordinance) each approved 7/0.

Mayor's report: after talks with the Governor, there will be a two-year pause on any decision to remove a portion of the herd, to allow time for discussion and a long-term protection plan. She thanked State Representative Cody Reim.

Item 11: direct the City Manager to schedule a work study session on expanding incentives for hot water circulators, turf reduction, rainwater harvesting and smart irrigation controllers, and on rebate partnerships with Salt River Project and Central Arizona Project.
No public comment on the item. Motion by Borowsky, second by McAllen; passed 7/0.
In general comment, Dan Ishac asked why a water work study had not been scheduled and about water budget reductions; Mark Rentz discussed Colorado River supply.

Item 12: schedule a work study session on the Public Safety Plan ordinance, including increased training for security personnel at covered businesses. No public comment.
Motion by Borowsky, second by Littlefield; passed 7/0.

In general comment, Dan Ishac voiced support for Flock cameras and their importance to public safety. No Council action.

Consent items: three liquor license recommendations, license agreements with a charter school and an autism research center at the Paiute Neighborhood Center, a $30,000 State DUI enforcement grant, FY 2025/26 operating and capital budget adjustments, and the May financial report. Motion by Littlefield, second by Whitehead.
General comment also covered trolley route use, a Councilmember's travel to Taiwan, moving non-agendized public comment back to the start of meetings (Rentz, who also asked about his citizen petition), and concerns about political comments (Andrew Wollman). No citizen petitions.
Council reports: Graham noted the passing of former Councilmember Wayne Ecton; Kwasman asked for prayers for a local business owner.