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Votes at a glance: Tempe council approves multiple contracts, ordinances and resolutions
Summary
Council approved the consent agenda and a series of contract awards, adopted the updated Apache character area plan and a photovoltaic ordinance, and authorized several easements and leases; most items passed 6–0 with Councilmember Keating absent.
At the meeting the Tempe City Council approved a batch of consent and non-consent items by recorded voice vote. Key outcomes:
- Minutes and board/commission minutes: Approved (items 4A1, 4B1–4B11) — motion by Councilmember Hodge, second by Councilmember Adams; passed 6–0 (Keating absent).
- Consent agenda: Approved (7A1–7C6) — motion by Councilmember Hodge; passed 6–0 (Keating absent).
- Apache Character Area Plan (8A1): Resolution adopting the updated plan including staff amendments (added flood-irrigation language) — motion by Councilmember Hodge; seconded by Councilmember Adams; passed 6–0 (Keating absent).
- Multiple procurement and contract awards: Council approved cooperative contracts (8A2), dispatch-furniture contracts (8A3), Graffiti Protective Coatings renewal (8A4), pre-construction and construction awards for water and path projects (8A5, 8A6), professional services for pavement projects (8A7, 8A9) and park infrastructure contracts (8A10). All motions passed 6–0 (Keating absent).
- Photovoltaic ordinance (8C2): Council adopted zoning code amendments to add photovoltaic standards and definitions — motion by Councilmember Adams; passed 6–0 (Keating absent).
- Easements and lease (8C3–8C5): Council authorized abandonment of an 8-foot public-utility easement (8423 S. Luis Feliz Dr.), a power-distribution easement to Salt River Project (parcel 132-35-985), and authorized the city manager to negotiate/execute a lease for 125 E. 5th St. (Walker House). All motions passed 6–0 (Keating absent).
- Continuance (8C1): The applicant for Marshall on Spence requested and received a continuance to the April 16, 2026 meeting; motion passed 6–0 (Keating absent).
Where tally details were provided, the council recorded outcomes as 6 in favor, 0 opposed, with Councilmember Keating absent on the roll calls reported during the meeting.
