Tempe City Council - Regular Session - June 11, 2026

The Tempe City Council held a regular session on June 11, 2026, which included several public hearings and discussions related to city development and community concerns. Key procurement-related topics included the introduction and first public hearing for an ordinance to establish development standards for a planned area development overlay in the MU4 district for the Tempe Oasis project, involving adaptive reuse of a motel into multifamily housing. The council also discussed zoning and development case DS23061 related to a project at First Street and Farmer Avenue, which passed with a 6-0 vote. Public comments raised concerns about housing shortages, neighborhood impacts, and the history of certain properties. Additionally, the council approved a settlement agreement involving the Office of Inspector General and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, with a budget appropriation transfer for the emergency medical transportation fund. Consent agenda items included awards of bids and contracts, though no specific contract details were highlighted in the transcript. Several items, including ordinances related to animal control and electric mobility devices, were scheduled for second and final public hearings on June 25, 2026. Overall, the meeting focused on development approvals, community input on housing projects, and administrative matters affecting city operations and budgets.