Tempe City Council - Regular Meeting - Sept. 24, 2026

The Tempe City Council held a regular meeting on September 24, 2026, which included significant public discussion and council deliberation on a proposed ordinance to ban Automated License Plate Readers (ALPRs) within the city. The meeting featured extensive public testimony both in support of and opposition to the ALPR ban, with concerns raised about privacy, constitutional rights, and the effectiveness of ALPR technology in crime prevention. The Tempe Police Department expressed opposition to the ban, citing ALPRs as valuable tools for solving serious crimes and participating in multi-jurisdictional task forces. The council acknowledged ongoing revisions to the ordinance based on public input and planned further community meetings before a final vote scheduled for October 15, 2026. Additionally, the council approved a contract with Technology Solutions LLC for data and telecommunications cabling and fiber optic installation and repair services aligned with capital improvement plans for traffic, sewer, and water projects. Other agenda items included zoning amendments for a mixed-use development and easement negotiations with Arizona Public Service Company, all scheduled for future hearings or votes. The meeting underscored the council's engagement with community concerns on surveillance technology and infrastructure projects.