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Assisted Housing Governing Board: The board recommended that the City Council authorize allocation of 40 U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) section 8 project‑based vouchers to the Helen Drake Village affordable housing redevelopment and authorized the city manager to enter into related contracts and agreements; the motion passed on roll call (recorded as unanimous among attendees). The board also approved the Public Housing Authority’s asset management budget and other voucher‑related amendments for Wild Rose Flats and RAD/RAD‑related budgets in votes taken during the assisted housing session.

City Council housing approvals: On the council docket, members approved several housing measures:
• Helen Drake Village senior redevelopment (Item 83): Council approved redevelopment of city‑owned land next to Helen Drake Senior Center to create 80 affordable rental homes for seniors, intended for lower‑income seniors and paired with project‑based vouchers and HOME or other housing funds as noted in staff materials. Councilmembers noted neighborhood outreach and a door‑to‑door engagement effort by the Northland Square Neighborhood Association. The council vote passed 9–0.

• Moreland Affordable Housing project (Item 82): Council approved selection of a co‑development partner for the Moreland project, which includes project‑based vouchers and a focus on returning residents from designated neighborhoods; the motion passed 9–0.

• Wild Rose Flats financing (Item 107): Council approved issuance of multifamily housing revenue construction/permanent notes for Wild Rose Flats (series 2025) that will support construction and long‑term affordability; the proposal passed 9–0.

Council members framed these actions as part of a broader strategy to increase and preserve affordable housing citywide, including project‑based vouchers for returning residents, development on city‑owned parcels, and local partnerships. Councilmembers thanked housing staff and neighborhood groups for outreach and emphasized the projects’ roles in affordable‑housing goals through 2030.

What this means: The combined actions allocate federal project‑based vouchers, approve financing instruments and advance redevelopment projects that will create hundreds of affordable units for seniors, families and returning residents over the coming years. Implementation steps include contracting, land use approvals, and closing of financing; staff materials and project summaries in the agenda packet identify additional funding sources and anticipated timelines.

Provenance: Assisted Housing Governing Board resolution text and roll calls are on the record in the assisted housing session; council votes occurred on the Council floor during the regular agenda.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Phoenix City Council Formal Meeting - June 18, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The Phoenix Assisted Housing Governing Board and City Council approved multiple items on June 13 to advance affordable housing projects, including allocation of 40 HUD project‑based vouchers for the Helen Drake Village redevelopment and approval of financing for Wild Rose Flats.","taxTitle","Phoenix, Maricopa County, Arizona","taxId",2207,"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},6195490,"Phoenix adopts 2024 building code amendments requiring inclusive home design features",577,2669000,3246000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3862447-e25ad036cda8f65897dfdbf6665d6f3e&start=2669&end=3246","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3862447-e25ad036cda8f65897dfdbf6665d6f3e/thumbnail_2669000.jpg","/articles/6195490/Phoenix/Maricopa-County/Arizona/Phoenix-adopts-2024-building-code-amendments-requiring-inclusive-home-design-features","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6195490-c5febd644bb0cb330d397a765b0e3c73/orig.mp4?Expires=1770397083&Signature=KTfGKOCrKA558BclJXtY5atQBQecZnIGQ1dDFCj5MKqKOBNPQjHXl1fGj153mnSxOVxKowsY0SXXZok5PkNwHYVAYOxJXhX0b0O1FZ1JneGTJYRnPc70af7hBnlo-R-RhL5mkyidEFuhXwMKSjUCWCBj8eUZb6FSJktvvATU-15F6TffvLdaWrkJ-hiWpHbTM1yuHeZ6AU0S0EQn4dCKu~ScdD6PzC8dODgAJgrckI3a7RAsicJAouSj~VUONa56EbpmqRXUxffpEKnyBZrdYxYddQREX15BjYiT6fqpcMTV8dfDboTFA7u7fyFeOMxISh61V2t5Jr-klDW59AFv9A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Phoenix City Council on June 13 adopted the city’s 2024 Phoenix Building and Construction Code, including a revised inclusive home design amendment developed by the Mayor’s Commission on Disability Issues and the Planning and Development Department. The motion to adopt the 2024 code with the amendment passed unanimously.

The inclusive home design amendment requires modest universal design features in new residential construction to improve accessibility for people of all ages and abilities. Advocates and speakers — including Nicole Anderson (chair of the Mayor’s Commission on Disability Issues), Daryl (a community advocate with a disability), representatives from AARP, First Place Arizona and other disability‑focused organizations — urged adoption, saying small changes at the construction stage are cost‑effective and allow people to age in place.

Industry representatives, including Schindler Elevator and the National Elevator Industry, spoke in favor of working with city staff and supported the withdrawal of a specific proposed amendment to the elevator code (Section 2.7.5.1); they said they would continue to consult with staff on code implementation. Public testimony included technical support and personal stories; many speakers said the measures had decades of advocacy behind them.

Councilmember Stark, who led the code committee process, said the committee balanced affordability and building concerns with accessibility goals. She thanked the disability commissions, home builders and staff for collaborative amendments that aim to make newly built homes more livable for families, older adults, people with disabilities and caregivers.

Implementation: The city will incorporate the code amendments into the municipal code and the new Phoenix construction code on file with the city clerk; staff will coordinate implementation timing, permit review processes and industry education. Councilmembers and advocates said the move is expected to reduce future retrofit costs and expand accessible housing stock across Phoenix.

Vote: The council adopted the 2024 building code with amendments by unanimous roll call (9–0).","Phoenix adopted the 2024 Building and Construction Code on June 13 with an amendment requiring inclusive home‑design elements such as step‑free entrances and wider doorways for new residential construction.",{"_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},6195495,"Council delays action on Keys for Change contract amid financial and oversight concerns",1683,4061000,5744000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3862447-e25ad036cda8f65897dfdbf6665d6f3e&start=4061&end=5744","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3862447-e25ad036cda8f65897dfdbf6665d6f3e/thumbnail_4061000.jpg","/articles/6195495/Phoenix/Maricopa-County/Arizona/Council-delays-action-on-Keys-for-Change-contract-amid-financial-and-oversight-concerns","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6195495-0a91c1563bcf58e8c132c6f4cdc3fcd2/orig.mp4?Expires=1770397778&Signature=kW7dhwrow4DDFw8rQ5J7EITcJ4DUraeZ72qZiXtNw6mb1RXl~1pO4wcFsM76FhKDi8w~e6wmHt-Dzeju-GRU-F~~o1JPySb23zhYCxzeO94ZZWcdASZmjbVQRnt9ty39e534DvTpYMWjO6Es0BslisR9mDLL2zBnxoc5b4A~DFshj93F5z2Kq05K6YQKw42nna9dgDCu7AtuL4AR7y2eUQutpZUbYE3x9h-r1WVLztQySf1NF1tVnu7xI-jaBuNj~YQGfKUXTP3nINfM1uXyfB3a0UFEsHDEJbbz-PM7gsJF5r5kDNDXXia6CFAJyRZDzmmhtQUU1d0~LNlbm72YxQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Phoenix City Council on June 13 continued consideration of Item 76, an authorization to amend the contract with Human Services Campus, Inc., doing business as Keys for Change. Vice Mayor O’Brien moved to continue the item to the July 2, 2025 meeting; the motion passed unanimously.

Councilmembers described recurring concerns about Keys for Change’s financial management and operating stability. Vice Mayor O’Brien and others said staff had reported an operating deficit and that the city had been told of a roughly $5 million overall deficit. City staff and the vice mayor said there were episodes in which security vendors were not paid and walked off the job, requiring interim security arrangements. Councilmembers also cited reports that Keys for Change had closed beds (including 110 beds closed in June with another 170 anticipated in the fall, per staff comment) and emphasized the need for council oversight because the city is a major funder of services at the campus.

City staff said they had met multiple times with Keys for Change leadership but had not reached agreement on the city’s request for board representation (voting or non‑voting) to provide greater transparency and operational input; Keys for Change leadership reportedly called a funder seat a bad practice. The vice mayor and several councilmembers said that a non‑voting council seat on the Keys for Change board would be appropriate, consistent with the city’s practice on other partner boards (for example, CAST and Arizona Science Center).

Councilmember Hutch‑Washington said city funding is a significant portion of the campus operations and requested more insight into bed closures and finances. Staff reported the beds that had already closed were related to weather‑relief partners and that bed continuation would require continued funding from the city or another provider.

Outcome and next steps: The council unanimously continued the item to the July 2 meeting to allow additional information gathering and further discussion with Keys for Change leadership about board access, financial transparency and continuity of services. Council direction emphasized protecting shelter capacity while securing stronger financial oversight of key providers that depend on city funding.","City Council continued action on a contract amendment with Keys for Change after members raised concerns about vendor nonpayment, an alleged multi‑million dollar deficit and planned bed closures at the campus.",{"_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},6195504,"Phoenix adopts FY2025–26 operating, capital and reappropriated budgets after truth‑in‑taxation hearing",258,1602000,1860000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3862447-e25ad036cda8f65897dfdbf6665d6f3e&start=1602&end=1860","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3862447-e25ad036cda8f65897dfdbf6665d6f3e/thumbnail_1602000.jpg","/articles/6195504/Phoenix/Maricopa-County/Arizona/Phoenix-adopts-FY202526-operating-capital-and-reappropriated-budgets-after-truthintaxation-hearing","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6195504-d0fbb3f0c8ff5bdf31dd47777c325d15/orig.mp4?Expires=1770396759&Signature=R-zovCtRCxB02RBWIZmTQWxu3bzYBUqhmAyZCG2w3tyV72fw-HkX3YODzfGi5ZIRcow0Ah3MZCFgT7wJTxbtoSo63Mp6uW22QOwY9HrLMMJ6OcEEQ1~fwi73wBSoaJ1xDD~0JsbvEz6Na2CjKin4HfSQMThD8pMnkMclBijvpl88mN-t2a17J0mmKuXdArN7g0Lk0NU241~2EK-siWQjs5KVBRU5mUOSrwzxVtKCbriSnwtU6lvAGhAN5WIcgLKqy3lboRmZA1MoA7ERCVYrZ8Tvf4ZpqRQVNxhfyBc2BEwgV3hrPLDUVBp9ELbuOO1trJsxYX3GRU599Kv4TLh80w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Phoenix City Council held a truth‑in‑taxation public hearing on June 13 and subsequently adopted the city’s final budgets for fiscal year 2025–26. After a public hearing in which one speaker criticized the proposed tax increase and questioned its ability to address Fire Department response‑time shortfalls, the council recessed the regular meeting and convened a special session to adopt the budgets.

Vice Mayor O’Brien moved to adopt the FY2025–26 operating funds budget (Ordinance S52048) and the motion passed on a roll call vote. The council then adopted the FY2025–26 capital funds budget (Ordinance S5204) and the FY2025–26 reappropriated funds budget (Ordinance S52049) by roll call votes. Several council members recorded votes of “no” on parts of the package or asked that their votes be noted; the record shows at least one explicit “no” on the operating budget during discussion. The final tallies reported for the major budget votes were consistent with the published roll calls in the meeting minutes.

Council debate included statements from members concerned about funding priorities. Councilwoman Hernandez explained why she opposed portions of the operating budget, saying it did not “prioritize many of the things that community members have continuously advocated for” and raised concerns about investments in public safety, alternatives to policing and support for migrant communities. Other councilmembers thanked staff and community participants for the budget process and highlighted continued work with state budget developments.

What’s in the budgets: The adopted operating and capital budgets encompass city programs and capital investments for FY2025–26; the council passed the required reappropriation ordinance to close the prior fiscal year and proceed with the annual audit. Specific line‑item allocations and program funding levels were contained in the ordinances and staff materials published with the agenda.

Implementation and next steps: The council directed staff to proceed with implementation of the adopted budgets and to continue reporting on budget‑related items as the state finalizes its own budget. Members asked staff and departments to monitor the impacts of the budgets on service delivery and to return with additional information as needed.","The City Council held a truth‑in‑taxation public hearing and adopted the City of Phoenix operating, capital and reappropriated budgets for fiscal year 2025–26. The operating funds, capital funds and reappropriated budgets passed by council roll calls; several members registered public concerns during debate.",{"_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},6195509,"Phoenix council declines citizen petition seeking limits on police–ICE interactions",10466,3186000,13652000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3862447-e25ad036cda8f65897dfdbf6665d6f3e&start=3186&end=13652","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3862447-e25ad036cda8f65897dfdbf6665d6f3e/thumbnail_3186000.jpg","/articles/6195509/Phoenix/Maricopa-County/Arizona/Phoenix-council-declines-citizen-petition-seeking-limits-on-policeICE-interactions","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6195509-9559fb321bff39274c5baa1697a6657c/orig.mp4?Expires=1770397548&Signature=F~IIYy8vrqd69Yak6~mqIMoGJnKG16GBLVT1RqMWjTDJsRp2SDScHbV5Vptrudu702J4RCW5A0j9cu~GvEo47TDeWqa7bmBfCzP27G3YCKp9TBEw9tm3fwoBHAv0BiAbNWv0Wlskz9WgDaA85rQDNWWssIaplVOEHB~CiAEBLH5tQ1x8eeyGy3wTUaKfWD7xZ-LMrRhvbQEMEcczUqjwckXFVaoqbwIrfKXx-lgj7DoBEncwjpX6jMHStphLs5Q6ZWu58oQufNW9pBobr~SLK1CCi0AZ-T8oiRxeQn0IUpBDKXnsX1ZMUx9us49y9k1~BuYLJOScGgwBB27U5fX3ug__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Phoenix City Council voted on June 13 to deny a citizen petition titled the “Resolution for Thriving Communities,” which would have limited some local police interactions that can lead to federal immigration holds. Vice Mayor O’Brien moved to deny the petition; the motion passed 8–1 after extended public testimony and council debate.

Supporters of the petition, including petitioner Estela Varela and more than two dozen community members, told the council they face fear and “racial profiling” in daily life and urged the city to adopt rules to minimize police interactions that can lead to deportation. “We don’t want to separate families anymore,” petitioner Estela Varela told the council during the public comment period.

Backers asked the council to require more police transparency and data collection, reduce pretextual traffic stops, limit referrals to federal immigration authorities and restrict city resources that could be used for deportations. Speakers described recent arrests in Phoenix that they said led to immigration consequences and urged the city to adopt clear site-and-release and noncooperation policies.

Council discussion focused on two related lines: whether Phoenix Police Department (PPD) practices already prevent cooperation with federal immigration roundups, and whether some petition provisions would conflict with state or federal law. Police and city officials repeatedly told the council that PPD does not participate in federal immigration roundups or “roundups” with ICE. The chief said the department does not “cooperate with ICE” in raids, and said officers generally use citations rather than arrests for civil traffic violations. City staff also noted that when people are booked into the county jail, county procedures—outside city control—may lead to immigration holds.

Councilmembers debated transparency and data: several members pressed for a clear monthly reporting package that would show numbers of stops, outcomes (cite-and-release, no charge, booking), transfers to Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) and any ICE detainers placed after booking. City staff said the department is implementing a new records management system later this year that will improve the consistency and availability of stop and arrest data; some data requests will also require cooperation from MCSO or other agencies.

Councilwoman Hernandez, who said she supported the petition, said the resolution reflected residents’ lived experience and pledged to continue working with advocates if the petition failed. “We have an opportunity to stand in solidarity with our constituents,” she said before voting to sustain the petition (she voted no on the motion to deny). Mayor Gallego and other members said they appreciated the public testimony but voted to deny the petition on grounds that parts of it duplicated existing policies, could conflict with state law, or needed further technical refinement.

The vote to deny the petition was 8 in favor of denial, 1 opposed (Councilwoman Hernandez). The council majority said it will nonetheless continue work on several overlapping measures: improved data collection and public reporting, audits at the precinct level, and enhanced community‑centered response options for nonviolent calls for service.

What’s next: Councilmembers asked staff to return with more specific, implementable items (data reporting formats, a timeline for the new records management system and specific language for any local policy changes) and to continue community engagement on changes to policing policy. The petition’s backers said they will press for passage of portions of the proposal in subsequent council actions.","After hours of public testimony, Phoenix City Council voted to deny a citizen petition that would have restricted some police practices tied to immigration enforcement. Supporters urged protections against racial profiling and deportations; opponents and some council members raised legal and process questions. The motion to deny passed 8–1.","actionData","errors"]

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