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Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 10/17/2016 5:45 PM Minutes status: Draft  
Meeting location: Council Chambers - Upper Level
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16-1098 2MinutesApproval of minutes of previous meetings as written.   Not available
16-1085 3-aLiquor License ApplicationAlgae Biomass Organization This is a one-day civic event to be held on Wednesday, October 26, 2016 from 4:00 P.M. to 7:30 P.M., at 7418 East Innovation Way South, ISTB3. (District 6)   Not available
16-1086 3-bLiquor License ApplicationAll Saints Roman Catholic Church Knights of Columbus This is a one-day fraternal event to be held on Saturday, November 5, 2016 from 3:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M., at 1534 North Recker Road. (District 5)   Not available
16-1117 3-cLiquor License ApplicationUltimate Imaginations This is a one-day charitable event to be held on Saturday, November 12, 2016 from 12:00 P.M. to 12:00 A.M. on Main Street from Center Street to Robson. (District 4)   Not available
16-1089 3-dLiquor License ApplicationAngry BBQ A restaurant is requesting a new Series 12 Restaurant License for E Mart USA Inc., 1350 South Longmore, Suites 22-23 - Seong Ho Lee, agent. There is no existing license at this location. (District 3)   Not available
16-1090 3-eLiquor License ApplicationBarro’s Pizza A restaurant is requesting a new Series 12 Restaurant License for A & D Pizza Inc., 10861 East Baseline Road, Suite 110 - Bruce Robert Barro, agent. There is no existing license at this location. (District 6)   Not available
16-1087 3-fLiquor License ApplicationThe Brass Tap A bar is requesting a new Series 6 Bar License for J. Rowe Enterprises LLC, 1033 North Dobson Road, Suite 104 - Amy Nations, agent. The existing license held by J. Rowe Enterprises LLC, will revert back to the State. (District 1)   Not available
16-1088 3-gLiquor License ApplicationThe Hub A sports bar is requesting a new Series 6 Bar License for 212 Grill & Bar LLC, 1860 South Stapley Drive - David George Bee, agent. This is a person-to-person transfer. The existing license held by Mad Dog Saloon AZ LLC, will transfer to the applicant. (District 3)   Not available
16-1091 3-hLiquor License ApplicationWingstop A restaurant is requesting a new Series 12 Restaurant License for Maricopa Wings XVI LLC, 1457 West Southern Avenue, Suite 13 - Thomas Robert Aguilera, agent. There is no existing license at this location. (District 3)   Not available
16-1092 3-iLiquor License ApplicationEncore at Eastmark A community association is requesting a new Series 14 Club License for Encore at Eastmark Homeowner’s Association, 5620 South Encore - Ryan Witner Anderson, agent. There is no existing license at this location. (District 6)   Not available
16-1106 3-jLiquor License ApplicationSenor Sushi Mesa A restaurant is requesting a new Series 12 Restaurant License for Senor Sushi Mesa LLC, 1356 West Southern Avenue - Eduardo Gonzalez Romero, agent. (District 3)   Not available
16-1105 3-kLiquor License ApplicationKorea Mart A Korean food and beer store is requesting a new Series 10 Beer and Wine Store License for E Mart USA Inc., 1350 South Longmore - Seong Ho Lee, agent. There is no existing license at this location (District 3)   Not available
16-1104 3-lLiquor License ApplicationGood Life RV Resort An RV resort restaurant is requesting a new Series 12 Restaurant License for Cal-AM Properties Inc., 3403 East Main Street - Camila Alarcon, agent. There is no existing license at this location. (District 2)   Not available
16-1093 4-aBingo License ApplicationApache Wells II Patio Homes Home Owner’s Association Inc. Donald Olson, applicant, 5830 East McKellips Road #167. (District 5)   Not available
16-1068 5-aContractOne-Year Renewal of the Term Contract for Collection Services for the Business Services and Financial Services Departments (Citywide) This contract provides debt collection services for delinquent accounts for utility bills, sales taxes, conference center, property damages, orders of protection, excess false alarms, airport and miscellaneous receivables referred to them after the City has exhausted in-house collection efforts. In 2015, this service recovered $133,869.27 and, per the agreement, the vendor was able to retain $19,895.38 for their services. The Business Services and Financial Services Departments, and Purchasing recommend authorizing the renewal with Valley Collection Service, LLC, at $30,000 annually, based on estimated requirements.   Not available
16-1073 5-bContractTwo-Year Term Contract for Print Shop Specialty Paper as requested by the Business Services Department (Citywide) This contract will provide a variety of paper used daily in the Print Shop to produce many different printed products for City Departments. Many of the brands on the County contract are compatible with the Print Shop’s copiers and presses and the needs of the requesting City Departments. ?The Business Services Department and Purchasing recommend authorizing a contract using the Maricopa County cooperative contract with Spicers Paper, Inc.; and Kelly Paper; cumulatively not to exceed $50,000 annually, based on estimated requirements.   Not available
16-1070 5-cContractOne-Year Renewal of the Term Contract for Leather Work Gloves for the Materials and Supply Warehouse (for various City Departments) (Citywide) This contract provides leather work gloves for City employees. The Business Services Department and Purchasing recommend authorizing the renewal with Arizona Glove & Safety, dba AGS Safety & Supply, at $30,000 annually, based on estimated requirements.   Not available
16-1064 5-dContractPurchase of One Replacement Pneumatic Compactor Roller for the Transportation Department as requested by the Fleet Services Department (Citywide) The roller being replaced has reached or exceeded life cycle replacement due to age, has high maintenance costs, and will be retired and sold at auction. The Fleet Services and Transportation Departments, and Purchasing recommend authorizing the purchase using the City of Tucson / National IPA cooperative contract with Empire Southwest, LLC (a Mesa business), at $102,011.05. This purchase is funded by the Local Streets Sales Tax Fund.   Not available
16-1066 5-eContractAward Additional Vendor to the Three-Year Term Contract for Streetlight and Traffic Signal Poles, Mast Arms and Anchor Bolts for the Materials and Supply Warehouse (for the Transportation Department) (Citywide) On August 22, 2016, Council approved the initial three-year term contract to the lowest, responsive and responsible bidders. Due to a typographical error on the bid tabulation, Group 5 - 400 Series Poles was inadvertently awarded to the second lowest bidder, Cem-Tec Corporation. Both contractors were contacted and the City will re-award Group 5 to the actual lowest, responsive and responsible bidder, Southwest Fabrication, LLC. The Business Services and Transportation Departments, and Purchasing recommend awarding the additional vendor, Southwest Fabrication, LLC, at $55,895 to this term contract.   Not available
16-1067 5-fContractPurchase of Line Clearance and Tree Trimming Services for the Southeast Quadrant of Mesa’s Electric Service Area for the Energy Resources Department (District 4) This contract will provide a qualified contractor to keep trees and vegetation clear of high voltage electric transmission, primary and secondary distribution lines and secondary service drops, in order to maintain safety and minimize and prevent electric service outages in the southeast quadrant of Mesa’s electric service area. The Energy Resources Department and Purchasing recommend awarding the contract to the lowest, responsive and responsible bidder, Asplundh Tree Expert Company, at $41,846, based on estimated requirements.   Not available
16-1072 5-gContractPurchase of a Spare Rotopress Screenings Compactor for the Water Resources Department (Sole Source) (Citywide) This spare is essential for the headworks at the Northwest Water Reclamation Plant. If the plant’s existing press fails, it would cause operational problems for screening waste. A previous purchase of a replacement liner and auger screw for the plant on 4/11/2016, accumulated with this purchase requires Council approval. The Water Resources Department and Purchasing recommend authorizing the purchase from the sole source vendor, Parkson Corporation, at $20,603.62. This purchase is funded by the Utility Replacement Extension and Renewal Fund.   Not available
16-1076 5-hContractThree-Year Term Contract for Electric Switchgear Testing, Maintenance and Repairs for the Water Resources Department (Citywide) This contract will provide services including inspection, testing, preventative maintenance, evaluation and repair or replacement of electrical distribution system components located at the City's potable water and waste water facilities. Water Resources and Purchasing recommend awarding the contract to the highest scored proposals from Cannon & Wendt Electric Company, Inc., and Hampton Tedder Technical Services, Inc., at $125,000 annually, based on estimated requirements.   Not available
16-1079 5-iContractPurchase of Furniture for the Mesa Fire and Medical Regional Dispatch Center and Emergency Operations Center as requested by the Fire and Medical Department (Citywide) This purchase will provide furniture for various office/admin areas at the Mesa Fire and Medical Regional Dispatch Center and Emergency Operations Center. Herman Miller systems furniture is the City standard and is used throughout the City. The Fire and Medical Department and Purchasing recommend authorizing the purchase using the Maricopa County Community Colleges District cooperative contract with Goodmans Interior Structures, at $51,634.54. This purchase is funded by the 2013 authorized Public Safety Bonds.   Not available
16-1082 5-jContractStadium Connector Shared Use Path Improvement Plans (District 1) The Stadium Connector will be constructed within an existing easement along the north perimeter of Bass Pro Shops and Mesa Riverview. In these areas, landscaping and irrigation will supplement the pathway. A separated cycle track will be installed along Alma School Road, Country Club Drive and Date/Brown Road to allow two-way bicycle travel along the corridor and to encourage multi-modal transportation options. The cycle track will replace one lane of traffic on these roads and the separation will be created by a new landscaped median. Staff recommends awarding the contract for this project to the lowest responsible bidder, Talis Construction, in the amount of $2,167,945, plus an additional $216,794 (10%) change order allowance. This allowance will only be utilized for approved change orders. Funding is available from the 2012 Parks and Recreation Bond Program.   Not available
16-1081 5-kContractGreenfield Park Improvements Project Construction Manager at Risk - GMP No.1 (District 2) On November 6, 2012, Mesa voters approved a $70 million Parks Bond Program. Included in the bond program was the Greenfield Park Urban Fishing Lake and Playground Renovation as part of the Park Renovation and Enhancement Projects focus area, now titled Greenfield Park Improvements. This program includes a complete renovation of the existing irrigation pond so that it can be incorporated into the Arizona Game and Fish Community Fishing Program within the pond classification. The lake will continue to serve as the irrigation water source for the western portion of the park. Additional enhancements include storm water infrastructure, pedestrian walkways and street lights, ADA accessibility upgrades for the lake, updates to the playground and fitness equipment, a new restroom facility, playground shade, and parking lot expansion. Staff recommends awarding the contract to Hunter Contracting Co., in the amount of $705,446.96, based upon a Guaranteed Maximum Price of $671,854.25, plus an addi   Not available
16-1099 5-lContractSignal Butte Water Treatment Plant (SBWTP) Construction Services Contract (GMP No. 2) (District 6) On July 11, 2016 the City Council awarded Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) 1 contract in the amount of $35,008,509 with a change order allowance of $1,050,255 (3%) to Sundt Construction to provide construction services to build the SBWTP. GMP 1 included earthwork, concrete and long lead equipment. The purpose of GMP 1 was to start construction early and expedite the schedule, reduce construction cost and enable the City to start treating and deliver water to customers by May of 2018. The demand for potable water has been increasing due to new development in southeast Mesa. Current water demand projections require increasing the City’s treatment capacity by 24 million gallons per day (MGD). City staff and Sundt recently completed negotiations for GMP No. 2. Staff recommends awarding the contract for the completion of this project to Sundt Construction in the amount of $65,626,754 (GMP No. 2) and authorizing a change order allowance in the amount of $1,968,803 (3%). Funding is ava   Not available
16-1084 5-mContractTen-Year Term Contract for a Transit Stop and Transit Shelter Advertising Program for the Transit Services Department (Citywide) The goal of this program is to enhance the transit rider experience for fixed-route riders by increasing the number of transit shelters to provide shade through a shared revenue advertising program. The City has an estimated 750 bus stops. Of these bus stops, 244 have existing shelters of various styles and sizes and typically include seating, trash container(s), bike loops, and bus scheduling information. This program would add 50 new shelters, increasing the percentage of stops with shelters from 33% to 39%. The contractor will be responsible for managing the sale of advertising, producing and installing advertising materials, constructing and installing advertising panels or kiosks and shelters and maintaining all transit stops that include advertising. The Transit Services Department and Purchasing recommend awarding the contract to the qualified proposal from OutFront Media Group LLC (formerly CBS Outdoor Americas, Inc., dba CBS Outdoor,    Not available
16-1022 6-aResolutionApproving and authorizing the City Manager to enter into an Intergovernmental Agreement with the Arizona Department of Transportation for the construction and maintenance of a Multi-Use Pathway adjacent to the 202L San Tan Freeway between Baseline and Elliot Roads. (District 6) Under the Agreement, the City's responsibilities will be limited to the construction and ongoing maintenance of a 10-foot path including pathway features. The pathway features will include lighting, a 42-inch fence, node rest areas and protection of existing landscape and irrigation. Construction and maintenance costs of the path were previously approved by Council as part of the Capital Improvement Project Budget for Southeast Mesa Bike and Ped Path Segment 1 (Baseline to Elliot Roads).   Not available
16-1074 6-bResolutionApproving and authorizing the City Manager to enter into an Intergovernmental Agreement with Maricopa County to waive traffic control fees for each other under certain circumstances. (Citywide)   Not available
16-1053 6-cResolutionApproving and authorizing the City Manager to enter into an Intergovernmental Agreement with the Tohono O'odham Nation for the receipt and distribution of Proposition 202 funds in the total amount $12,500. (Citywide) Under this Agreement, $12,500 awarded to the Gene Lewis Boxing Club to provide supportive educational activities, classes and instruction to at-risk students, will be accepted and administered as a pass-through grant.   Not available
16-1023 6-dResolutionApproving and authorizing the City Manager to enter into an Intergovernmental Agreement with the Arizona Department of Transportation for the construction and maintenance of sidewalk ramps located in the State’s right-of-way at the southeast corner of Dobson Road and the 202L Red Mountain Freeway. (District 1) Under this Agreement, the City’s responsibilities will be limited to the installation of an ADA compliant sidewalk ramp, the restriping of the intersection markings at the south leg of this traffic interchange, and to comply with all applicable ADA standards associated with the pedestrian push buttons located along the south ramp crossings. The City will be responsible for maintenance of the ramps.   Not available
16-1075 6-eResolutionApproving and authorizing the City Manager to enter into an Airport Development Reimbursable Grant Agreement with the State of Arizona to construct the re-alignment of Taxiway C and Runway 4R Run Up Area at Falcon Field Airport. The total estimated cost of the project is $2,179,800, with 4.47% ($97,437) funded by the Arizona Department of Transportation, 91.06% ($1,984,926) funded by the Federal Aviation Administration, and the remaining 4.47% ($97,437) funded by the Falcon Field Airport Enterprise Fund. (District 5)   Not available
16-1095 6-fResolutionApproving and authorizing the City Manager to enter into an Award Agreement with the Arizona Attorney General's Office for the receipt and adminstration of grant funds in the amount of $25,900 to fund the salary and employee-related expenses of a part-time Victim Notification Clerk in the Prosecutor's Office. (Citywide)   Not available
16-1033 6-gResolutionApproving and authorizing the City Manager to enter into a Subgrantee Agreement with the Arizona Department of Homeland Security for grant funds in the amount of $200,000 for equipment, training and planning for the Fire and Medical Department's Rapid Response Team. (Citywide)   Not available
16-1107 6-hResolutionApproving and authorizing the City Manager to enter into a Grant Agreement with the DUI Abatement Council to accept $101,000, in grant funds from the DUI Abatement Grant Program, which will be used by the Police Department’s Traffic Division for overtime and education throughout the City of Mesa. (Citywide)   Not available
16-1063 6-iResolutionApproving and authorizing the City Manager to enter into a Grant Award with the United States Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, to accept $115,200 in grant funds, which will be used for overtime and additional equipment for the DNA Capacity Enhancement and Backlog Reduction (CEBR) Program for the Police Department’s Forensic Services Division. (Citywide)   Not available
16-1065 6-jResolutionApproving and authorizing the City Manager to enter into a Cooperative Agreement with the United States Department of Justice, Office of Programs, Bureau of Justice Statistics, to accept $608,680 in grant funds, which will be used by the Police Department to cover the salary and benefits of personnel, two in Records and one in Information Technology, and software. (Citywide)   Not available
16-1049 6-kResolutionApproving and authorizing the City Manager to enter into a Ground Lease Agreement for the City-owned property located at 49 West First Street with Metropolitan Youth Symphony. (District 4)   Not available
16-1094 6-lResolutionSetting the time and date for the public hearing on the continuation of the Mesa Town Center Improvement District No. 228 to be November 7, 2016, at 5:45 P.M. (District 4) On October 7th, 1985, the City established the Mesa Town Center Improvement District to provide enhanced municipal services for the Town Center. If Council approves on November 7, 2016, the Mesa Town Center Improvement District would continue for an additional five years.   Not available
16-1080 7-aResolutionAdopting the Heritage Neighborhood Program to recognize, and encourage the maintenance and preservation of socially, culturally, and historically significant neighborhoods that have contributed to a unique character and sense of history in Mesa. (Citywide)   Not available
16-1096 7-bResolutionEstablishing the Washington-Escobedo Neighborhood as a Mesa Heritage Neighborhood. (District 4)   Not available
16-1062 8-aOrdinanceAmending Section 10-4-6 of the Mesa City Code to decrease speed limits from 30 MPH to 25 MPH on a portion of Main Street from Country Club Drive to Centennial Way/Sirrine, as recommended by the Transportation Advisory Board. (District 4)   Not available
16-1078 8-bOrdinanceAmending Title 7, Chapter 5, sections 1, 2, and 3 of the Mesa City Code to allow the Mesa Fire and Medical Department to recover costs for the full spectrum of medical services under the Community Medicine Program. (Citywide)   Not available
16-1061 8-cOrdinanceZ16-043 (District 2) The 4500 block of East Southern Avenue (north side) and 4500 block of East Flower Circle (west of the termination of the cul-de-sac). Located east of Greenfield Road on the north side of Southern Avenue (7.33± acres). Rezone from RS-6-PAD to LC, (2.78± acres); and Site Plan Modification (7.33± acres). This request will allow the expansion of a mini-storage facility and the reconfiguration of existing RV and boat storage. Jeff D. Welker, Welker Development Resources, LLC, applicant; Beth Coons, RFN Investment, owner. Staff Recommendation: Approval with conditions P&Z Board Recommendation: Approval with conditions (Vote:6-0)   Not available
16-1069 8-dOrdinanceZ16-040 (District 6) The 600 block of South Signal Butte Road (west side). Located south of Broadway Road on the west side of Signal Butte Road (3.1± acres). Rezoning from RS-43 to RSL-3.0-PAD; and Site Plan Review. This request will allow for the development of a single-residential subdivision. Sean Lake, Pew & Lake, PLC, applicant; Leon Ricks, Ricks Investments, owner. Staff Recommendation: Approval with conditions P&Z Board Recommendation: Approval with conditions (Vote:6-0)   Not available
16-1046 9-aSubdivision Plat“Bella Via Parcel 15” (District 6) The 5300 to 5600 blocks of South Signal Butte Road (east side). Located south of Ray Road on the east side of Signal Butte Road. 78 RS-6 PAD single residence lots (26.9 acres). Pulte Home Corporation, developer. Dan Matthews, Wood Patel, engineer.   Not available