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Key votes and formal actions (June 3, 2025):

- Executive‑session authorization (Item 1/2): After an executive session on acquisition of renewable water supplies, the council authorized and directed the city manager, city attorney and staff to proceed as discussed in executive session. Motion carried by voice vote.

- FY26 budget adoption (Resolution No. 23934): The council adopted the fiscal year 2026 budget at a special meeting called for final adoption. Vote: 7‑0.

- Compensation plan (Ordinance No. 12173): The council adopted the FY26 compensation plan and related code amendments, including a technical magistrate pay amendment (magistrate rates effective Aug. 16, 2025). Vote: 7‑0.

- Development impact fee rates (Ordinance No. 12169): The council adopted updated development impact fee rates and schedules for fire, police, streets and parks; the ordinance phases fee changes in over three years as presented. Vote: 7‑0.

- Building, electrical, plumbing and mechanical code updates (Ordinance No. 12171): The council adopted the 2023 National Electrical Code and the 2024 International Building, Residential, Plumbing, Mechanical, Fuel Gas and Swimming Pool codes with local amendments. Vote: 7‑0.

- Plan Tucson 2025 (Resolution No. 23940 and Ordinance No. 12172): The council adopted the updated general plan and called a special election to submit Plan Tucson 2025 to voters on Nov. 4, 2025. Vote: 7‑0.

- Downtown Tucson Enhanced Municipal Services Improvement District assessments (Resolution No. 23938): The council held the required public hearing and adopted the fiscal year 2026 assessment schedule for the district. Vote: 7‑0.

- Liquor license recommendations: The council forwarded five liquor license applications to the Arizona Department of Liquor Licenses and Control with a recommendation of approval. Motion carried.

- Consent agenda and other routine items: The council approved consent agenda items (including a lease and an intergovernmental agreement and the Harold Bell Wright Park covenant with neighborhood) by a 7‑0 vote.

Other action: Council directed the city attorney to continue interjurisdictional engagement to identify union‑related activities that could qualify for paid release time and to explore alternatives such as employee donated leave; motion carried by voice vote.

Where to find details: The city clerk’s office and the adopted ordinances and resolutions posted with the meeting packet contain full text, vote records and implementation timelines for each item.

Note: In several cases the council adopted ordinances or resolutions that will require subsequent implementation steps by city departments (coding, payroll, fee schedules, outreach and state filings).","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Tucson Mayor and City Council Meetings June 03, 2025 [FIX]","oneSentenceSummary","The Mayor and Council approved the FY26 budget, compensation ordinance, Plan Tucson referral to voters, development impact fees, updated building codes, Downtown BID assessments and other routine items; most measures passed unanimously.","taxTitle","Tucson City, Pima County, Arizona","taxId",2572,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6214021,"Mayor says federal cuts threaten seniors’ meals and Job Corps programs; city moves to house affected youth",7762,2310000,10072000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3671691-3a49ad245f34c87b0d5dff0787d195ab&start=2310&end=10072","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3671691-3a49ad245f34c87b0d5dff0787d195ab/thumbnail_2310000.jpg","/articles/6214021/Tucson-City/Pima-County/Arizona/Mayor-says-federal-cuts-threaten-seniors-meals-and-Job-Corps-programs-city-moves-to-house-affected-youth","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6214021-37d06d27574f7bfe8ed948bac7d9ef4b/orig.mp4?Expires=1771153284&Signature=nP~kgeH931p9oP4RnPfFiMCB3GO9OaThJsX1tTyIH3PS5rKJJMzGwPMEEW-mDwkNhfZTz-AQqb5s-GJZF1H7ixTTkc9Ldh8S4XT3-dIdJdyj7B6UZrI3pOYiw70U3E-1qCcRLQ8lrBJYkLtJLv-e10haN7pJMbWdbnxpFqXPhVfCa6R05pnB7p5q1FOTl6jOzXMh0ik8ceLtfBeWb6xZQdhoaxPYXQInGBGae7imwfr9E6w-6mUrPCHJ8FAfVGpniP-RpswHSUXvjv6Oc8VKKQ0JYRkrOF3tojMVA5-2tcW83hNZqYeVZvsa1DzuKbXfLUgf9Hc-w~xbdBnyXXAKNA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Mayor Regina Romero told the Mayor and Council on June 3 that cuts to federal funding have forced local nonprofits to curtail services — including senior congregate meals and Job Corps programs — and she described immediate city efforts to help students and elders affected by the reductions.

The mayor said the Trump administration’s budget changes will end some federal support for local aging and youth services. She said the Fred G. Acosta Job Corps center was informed that federal funding would be cut and that the center’s closure would leave some students without housing or services.

City staff and community partners moved quickly. The mayor reported that city staff, the Housing First and Community Safety, Health and Wellness teams and nonprofit partners contacted at least 11 Job Corps students who were at immediate risk of homelessness; the city said it will use Housing First rental assistance to place those students into units and stabilize them while they search for jobs and longer‑term housing. The mayor said the full Job Corps closure affects roughly 260 students ages 16 to 24, based on information provided to the city.

The mayor also said local senior meal providers were affected. Pima Council on Aging — which runs congregate meal programs in city facilities and community sites — was cited as losing federal support for meal distribution. City staff and the mayor said the city will meet with the Pima Council on Aging to explore options and coordinate with community partners. The mayor said the city was arranging meetings with nonprofit leaders and would consider partnerships and private funding to cover immediate needs.

City staff later clarified that some youth were already connected to local providers: the Center of Opportunity took in several students, and the city planned to place 11 students in El Portal, using a Housing First grant to cover rental assistance for a year while they stabilize and seek employment.

Why it matters: The cuts could force closures and service reductions for vulnerable populations that rely on federal programs for meals, job training and shelter. City officials said they are mobilizing local resources to reduce immediate harm while seeking partners to replace lost federal dollars.

What’s next: The mayor said she scheduled follow‑up meetings with Pima Council on Aging staff and community partners; the city will continue to triage immediate housing and meal needs while seeking longer‑term funding solutions.","Mayor Regina Romero reported federal funding cuts that threaten Pima Council on Aging meals and the Fred G. Acosta Job Corps program; city offices and partners arranged temporary housing and assistance for at least 11 students.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6214026,"Tucson council sends Plan Tucson 2025 to voters after final edits, adds flexible conservation language",12556,8429000,20985000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3671691-3a49ad245f34c87b0d5dff0787d195ab&start=8429&end=20985","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3671691-3a49ad245f34c87b0d5dff0787d195ab/thumbnail_8429000.jpg","/articles/6214026/Tucson-City/Pima-County/Arizona/Tucson-council-sends-Plan-Tucson-2025-to-voters-after-final-edits-adds-flexible-conservation-language","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6214026-c85b9d07bebaacbb31e97a99ff6a68f9/orig.mp4?Expires=1771153284&Signature=MvP1ceQ1nkCRLHEztdE9kFwBe4H4Aau6CbH6fkOb4WVngBw6dZpBSJOQ0wUkKRPLlXIbwgt8cOzhErkG8fEm82fsOxVMVmf0PgSfq3~ToU50oQUEgGUksCgJoLjqXe91qvpSF014LSw2vB5sdn4YoFZiZObi98H7iYIp42tTzu~Mar9WR~Myq0LQfWEpwX2WawZLBdCijhIjx1VN5S2kc9AWwrsljMx5tPc6lQ6WkmFfKlhROhg5BK0GhvbAECyLrRcJqJF6TrfUsXmxQzB7edYI2d9p1-Ca9~HzrjMDzstM0QZeFewKdbcsX9W6QGDa6BHz9V26f-QVVgLKQ~2gLg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Tucson Mayor and Council voted unanimously on June 3 to adopt Plan Tucson 2025 and to refer the general plan to city voters in a Nov. 4 special election, after staff incorporated final edits from stakeholders and added a policy to guide conservation and development reviews.

Staff and council said the final draft reflects more than two years of community engagement. The council approved a resolution adopting the plan and an ordinance calling a special election to submit the plan to Tucson voters.

Planning staff described edits made after the May 20 public hearing. Revisions incorporated input from the Tucson‑Pima County Historic Commission, the Southern Arizona Homebuilders Association and the Tucson Neighborhood Undergrounding Coalition, among others. Staff said the edits addressed historic preservation considerations, added flexibility recognizing homebuilders’ concerns in four policies and strengthened language promoting streetscape aesthetics.

One additional change — added to the record at the June 3 meeting — revises land use policy 23. The revised policy reads: “Apply the conservation land system map and guidelines in a flexible manner during entitlement reviews to promote residential and commercial development while protecting natural resources.” Staff told the council the general plan provides high‑level guidance and that the revised policy is intended to allow case‑by‑case refinement as the city implements the plan.

Corin Manning, interim director of Planning and Development Services, told the council the plan will move next to the state attorney general’s office for the statutorily required review and then enter the city’s voter education and outreach phase. If voters ratify Plan Tucson 2025 in November, it will replace the existing general plan and guide rezoning and long‑range decisions.

Why it matters: The general plan sets long‑range goals and policies for growth, land use, transportation and conservation. Changes to the plan shape where development is encouraged and how critical natural and historic resources are protected.

Votes and next steps: The council adopted the plan (Resolution No. 23940) and approved an ordinance to place it before voters (Ordinance No. 12172) by unanimous recorded vote. Staff will deliver the adopted plan to the Arizona attorney general and begin voter outreach ahead of the Nov. 4, 2025 special election.","Mayor and Council approved Plan Tucson 2025 and placed the general plan question on the November ballot after staff incorporated stakeholder edits and added language giving entitlement reviewers flexibility in applying the conservation land system map.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6214032,"Tucson adopts FY2026 budget and compensation plan, keeps Kidco funding and boosts employee pay",16133,3597000,19730000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3671691-3a49ad245f34c87b0d5dff0787d195ab&start=3597&end=19730","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3671691-3a49ad245f34c87b0d5dff0787d195ab/thumbnail_3597000.jpg","/articles/6214032/Tucson-City/Pima-County/Arizona/Tucson-adopts-FY2026-budget-and-compensation-plan-keeps-Kidco-funding-and-boosts-employee-pay","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6214032-1d0c955229c7d59c8ee5188c9be746a5/orig.mp4?Expires=1771153284&Signature=GyXQtSuLZ5vP68KImYYLYOQgjK1cRVXwJz7ZTeYn3uwf013O8DSHW3LhgGBbIY27xT2X-bZTukQifTzhV5bdX7lP7B3PqxKNU73Q69u1VAc1Y3HzPwBrYs38PssRIAqmuT8H7lvE8c5Fli9I4ghGET4Gpr3-fYF3~G9W0xng-A6y8jJ9-p8VfdJTn5ehQEKCaKmcv~Uc~0yEQ9oM4glYS2o~7NEywnT0p2U~TO3Mn2TKeKvyRssdSmJSKioys~leXQFw99374OCWnouI1ydVG2o-F-ldrpFqiHIdXqEKKmkPr9ct9aLXSkJmtYhB3gTJD-vyNhKs9rtvvfreJ5wa0g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Tucson Mayor and Council on June 3 adopted the city’s fiscal year 2026 budget and associated compensation plan, approving measures the city says balance services and employee pay despite constrained revenues.

The adopted package includes an increase of $23.6 million for employee compensation measures, continued funding of nearly $2 million for the city’s Kidco after‑school program, investments in emergency response equipment and operations and expanded funding for violence prevention efforts. Council approved the budget and compensation ordinance by recorded votes during a June 3 special meeting.

City Manager Tim Tamir told the council the adopted budget addresses “critical needs” while acknowledging economic uncertainty. Highlights Tim Tamir and staff outlined include: a $23.6 million top‑line investment in compensation (about double last year’s amount), a citywide annual pay progression, October market adjustments, a three‑year market pay commitment for sworn police and fire personnel, reinstated skill‑based pay for Tucson Water utility technicians, and broader re‑implementation of performance reviews across the workforce.

Tim Tamir said the city has started “in‑range pay placement” work and will conduct a second phase after employees update work and education records in the city’s Workday system. Staff reported a recent snapshot showing roughly 3,000 of the city’s 4,900 employees had completed performance reviews and 4,400 had started or completed them.

Mayor Regina Romero and other councilmembers highlighted programmatic investments in public safety and youth services. The budget preserves nearly $2,000,000 for the Kidco after‑school program; it also funds “day trucks” for the fire department to improve response time, expands 911/311 call center staffing, and continues funding for the VIVA violence‑prevention program and “thrive‑zone” efforts. A councilmember noted the budget includes more than $16 million in capital investments for police, fire and other departments.

The compensation plan includes a mix of across‑the‑board progression and market adjustments. Staff said the market allocations will be deployed in October if the budget is adopted, with the possibility of further in‑year adjustments if additional revenues appear. The council also agreed to a technical amendment for magistrates’ pay to ensure magistrates receive the intended increases when reappointments trigger pay progression; the magistrates’ rates were recorded in the meeting materials and updated by staff (effective Aug. 16, 2025): city magistrate hourly $76.813053 (annual $159,975.00 adjusted), presiding magistrate hourly $84.494358, pro tem magistrate hourly $61.45.

Council members praised staff for reaching a balanced package after earlier deficit estimates. The council also scheduled adoption of related financial policies and a reserve policy at a future meeting and said final primary and secondary property tax levies will be fixed at the regular meeting on June 17.

Votes and formal action: The council adopted the annual budget by resolution (Resolution No. 23934) and adopted the compensation plan ordinance (Ordinance No. 12173) on June 3; both measures passed by recorded votes of 7‑0.

Why it matters: The budget determines city services, staffing and capital investments for the coming year. The compensation investments aim to address recruitment and retention by adjusting pay ranges and re‑establishing market adjustments. Maintaining Kidco preserves an after‑school service that city officials said serves more than 2,000 children and supports working families.

What’s next: Staff will implement the compensation adjustments in the coming months as scheduled, continue work on the reserve policy and return to council with implementation details for capital projects and pay‑placement phases.","The Mayor and Council adopted a balanced fiscal 2026 budget that preserves roughly $2 million for Kidco, invests $23.6 million in staff compensation measures and funds public safety equipment and violence‑prevention programs; the vote was unanimous.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6214036,"Tucson council directs city attorney to seek legal alternatives after Arizona high court limits employer-paid union release time",2070,5285000,7355000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3671691-3a49ad245f34c87b0d5dff0787d195ab&start=5285&end=7355","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3671691-3a49ad245f34c87b0d5dff0787d195ab/thumbnail_5285000.jpg","/articles/6214036/Tucson-City/Pima-County/Arizona/Tucson-council-directs-city-attorney-to-seek-legal-alternatives-after-Arizona-high-court-limits-employer-paid-union-release-time","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6214036-d53bc7922b41cd24da538ec02977031e/orig.mp4?Expires=1771153285&Signature=RwpJhWgunTgQ0ie7VE4Bl0kPQdVOJFMOQMMxJj7N7jwMzgNZsov2iwxq4ovVIfevyD-2jXwe-VdonunPOOpVYP0odkA2NH9qZ5EdqFlyPPzi3ytqRu3tuGnosyveBaOXpzCyT6s0PP1c1QKYkxlzL2sRCuT03QVK-JJwDknTELNm59T-UNhVkwKv2--skyRgNs-C8Hdz0q~TAzjJSNjwJKUZ-e6tp9VNQjAR8asJz-MFkKUv9q-R00n4ajhtMBiruBMfr-GXW2WxdTLGNCURXQC7AYmh6OA82WsZZc1pxlJv-wmkyzUbiq3H~x4hUE5tQ30WKm3qYgelzpBKC-MMew__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","At its June 3 meeting the Tucson Mayor and Council directed the city attorney to continue working with peer cities and union representatives to identify legally viable ways for city employees to perform union work during paid hours after the Arizona Supreme Court’s decision in Gilmore v. Gallego.

The move follows a presentation from the city attorney explaining the court’s findings and the legal limits they impose on employer‑paid release time — paid hours during which employees perform union duties instead of their regular job. The council motion, offered by Councilmember Cunningham, passed on a voice vote.

The city attorney told the council that Gilmore found the employer funding of release time violated Arizona’s gift clause and that earlier decisions that had upheld some release‑time arrangements were distinguishable because the funds at issue were foregone wages paid by employees rather than direct employer expenditures. The attorney summarized the options staff and municipal peers have identified and said paid release time, as previously structured, appears constitutionally vulnerable.

Councilmembers said they want to preserve robust union representation while complying with the court. In a motion Councilmember Cunningham asked the city attorney to keep consulting with attorneys in Phoenix and other Arizona cities and to identify “union related activities that could qualify for paid release time to facilitate viable alternative models such as employee donated leave,” language the council approved. The motion did not list a second by name; the council recorded an affirmative voice vote.

City staff described one model already used by the Tucson Police Officers Association: a voluntary donated‑leave bank. Under that arrangement, employees donate hours into a shared pool; authorized union representatives may draw from the pool and be paid while performing union duties. The city attorney said donated leave is a viable model under current Arizona Supreme Court precedent because it does not constitute an employer expenditure.

The city attorney also described the limits of other potential fixes. He told the council that trying to cure gift‑clause concerns by funding release time with foregone employee compensation would likely raise First Amendment problems under Janus v. AFSCME (the U.S. Supreme Court case addressing compelled support for unions). The attorney recommended continuing to coordinate with other cities and, where possible, pursue financial analyses that might identify quantifiable public considerations tied to specific duties.

Councilmembers expressed differing views on timing and approach. Several urged staff to “slow play” any change and to work with union partners to preserve representation while avoiding litigation. Others urged exploratory legal and financial work — the city attorney said Tucson had been invited to join a Phoenix‑led financial analysis meant to identify defensible, quantifiable consideration that could support some paid activities.

What happens next: The council’s motion directs the city attorney to keep consulting with peer city attorneys and the unions and to report back on viable models such as donated leave. In public remarks the attorney said the city’s approach since the Gilmore decision has been to suspend employer payment of release time and to continue unpaid release time and other legally defensible arrangements while the city and unions meet and confer.

Why it matters: The issue affects how union representatives can represent staff on grievances, training and labor‑management meetings, disciplinary proceedings, and other matters the council and staff said have public benefit for workplace functioning. The council emphasized preserving union relationships while complying with the state constitution. Ending employer‑funded release time without an agreed alternative could change how labor representatives interact with city departments and employees.

Ending note: Councilmembers asked the city attorney to continue coordinating with Phoenix and other cities and to pursue both legal and financial avenues that might preserve some paid time for certain union activities without running afoul of the court’s gift‑clause analysis.","After the Arizona Supreme Court's Gilmore decision, Tucson officials voted to ask the city attorney to pursue alternatives — including employee-donated leave banks — while pausing employer-paid release time.","actionData","errors"]

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Votes at a glance: What Tucson Mayor and Council approved June 3

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Tucson adopts FY2026 budget and compensation plan, keeps Kidco funding and boosts employee pay

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