City Council | Regular Meeting and Work Study - April 28, 2026

The Scottsdale City Council held a regular meeting and work study session on April 28, 2026, addressing several procurement and budget-related topics. Key procurement discussions included approval of a contract for the city attorney appointment and employment agreement added to the consent agenda. The council also reviewed a conditional use permit amendment for a patio expansion at a local business, discussing parking requirements and smoking restrictions. A significant portion of the meeting focused on the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnership funds allocation for fiscal year 2026-27, totaling approximately $1.4 million, with funding directed toward public services, housing rehabilitation, and rental assistance programs. The council approved the annual action plan and authorized submission to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Additionally, the council discussed potential revisions to boards and commissions processes, including standardizing bylaws and loosening residency and employment requirements for certain board members to improve recruitment. A petition regarding water conservation and funding for water infrastructure projects was presented, leading to a motion to direct the city manager to respond and schedule a work study session on water issues. No final votes on water funding were taken during this meeting.