*Special Time* Public Safety and Justice (PSJ) Subcommittee Meeting - June 3, 2026

The City of Phoenix Public Safety and Justice Subcommittee meeting on June 3, 2026, focused primarily on community safety, affordable housing initiatives, and school resource officer (SRO) programs. Key procurement-related discussions included the celebration and progress of affordable senior housing projects such as Helen Drake Village, which involved partnerships with the Arizona Department of Housing and local developers, supported by state tax credits and housing trust funds. The meeting also covered the approval of an updated animal ordinance aimed at improving animal welfare, which passed unanimously. Additionally, the subcommittee reviewed and recommended reappointments for judicial positions and received updates on hiking and heat safety programs involving capital improvements like electronic gates and ice machines at trailheads. A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to the school resource officer agreements for the 2026-2027 school year, including the introduction of a new retired school resource officer program to address staffing shortages. The subcommittee moved to approve contracting with awarded school districts to maintain and potentially increase SRO coverage, emphasizing the importance of these roles in school safety. No new contracts or specific dollar amounts were detailed, but the discussion highlighted ongoing collaborations and funding mechanisms supporting these initiatives.