Tempe City Council - Work Study Session - Sept. 3, 2026

The Tempe City Council held a work study session on September 3, 2026, focusing primarily on the formation and updates of various council subcommittees. Key procurement-related discussions included the Mixed-Use Space Council Subcommittee's recommendations to reduce vacancies in future development projects by conducting aerial surveys, market analyses, and implementing site plan review changes to encourage lease-ready commercial spaces. The council agreed to forward these recommendations to the city manager for implementation and scheduled a status update in six months. Other subcommittees discussed included those addressing homelessness, tenant protections, public safety, governance, and the revitalization of Tempe Town Lake, though these did not involve direct procurement actions. No specific contract awards, RFPs, or vendor selections were reported during this session.