Tempe City Council - March 26, 2026

The Tempe City Council held a meeting on March 26, 2026, addressing various city business items including contract awards, zoning changes, and public safety technology. Key procurement actions included approval of a trial program to test the Axon Outpost automated license plate recognition system, awarded contracts for playground and park equipment through cooperative purchasing agreements, and a construction contract awarded to Aken Gardner LLC. The council also approved master job order contracts with multiple construction firms for general construction services. Additionally, zoning amendments were introduced for development projects near ASU, and the council denied an appeal to block a massage establishment's use permit, allowing it to proceed. The meeting featured public comments on topics such as affordable housing, local governance, and public safety. Motions related to procurement and contracts passed unanimously, reflecting the council's support for these initiatives.