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Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 2/28/2022 5:45 PM Minutes status: Draft  
Meeting location: Council Chambers
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22-0043 3MinutesApproval of minutes of previous meetings as written.   Not available
22-0335 4-aLiquor License ApplicationArizona Sports and Entertainment Commission This is a one-day event to be held on Saturday, March 12, 2022, from 1:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. at Sloan Park Spring Training Fields, 2560 West Rio Salado Parkway. (District 3)   Not available
22-0283 4-bLiquor License ApplicationCollege Bound This is a one-day event to be held on Saturday, March 19, 2022, from 2:00 P.M. to 9:30 P.M. at 359 North Center Street. (District 4)   Not available
22-0284 4-cLiquor License ApplicationUltimate Imaginations Inc. This is a one-day event to be held on Saturday, March 12, 2022, from 2:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M. on Main Street, from Center Street to Country Club Drive, and Macdonald, from Pepper Place to Main Street. (District 4)   Not available
22-0287 4-dLiquor License ApplicationDashmart A convenience store delivery service is requesting a new Series 10 Beer and Wine Store License for Doordash Essentials LLC, 3512 East Southern Avenue; Andrea Dahlman Lewkowitz, agent. There is no existing license at this location. (District 2)   Not available
22-0285 4-eLiquor License ApplicationFlights Wine and Taproom A bar is requesting a new Series 7 Beer and Wine License for Flights Wine & Taproom LLC, 2613 North Thunderbird Circle; Kreg David Marshall Bahm, agent. The existing license held by Flight Wine & Taproom will remain active. Once issued, this new license will remain inactive at the location until it has been sold or transferred. (District 5)   Not available
22-0288 4-fLiquor License ApplicationKwik Corner 2015 A convenience store is requesting a new Series 10 Beer and Wine Store License for T & B Stores LLC, 2015 West University Drive; Subhash Kumar Thathi, agent. The existing license held by T & B Holdings LLC will revert to the State. (District 3)   Not available
22-0289 4-gLiquor License ApplicationTurbo Beverage & Grocery A convenience store is requesting a new Series 10 Beer and Wine Store License for Ruinard Stores LLC, 2760 East Main Street, Suite 104; Theresa June Morse, agent. The existing license held by Turbo Beverage & Grocery Limited will revert to the State. (District 1)   Not available
22-0290 4-hLiquor License ApplicationThe Stone Korean Tofu House A restaurant that serves lunch and dinner is requesting a new Series 12 Restaurant License for Kims Enterprise LLC, 6910 East Hampton Avenue; Cookie Kim Sohn, agent. There is no existing license at this location. (District 6)   Not available
22-0244 5-aContract60-Month Lease Agreement for a Color Copier (Replacement) for the Business Services Department (Citywide) This lease agreement will provide Konica Minolta high-production color copier. The machine is used to print postcards, brochures, marketing materials, and other documents that require color. Documents that do not require color are printed on lower cost per click black and white printers. The Business Services Department and Purchasing recommend authorizing the purchase using the State of Arizona cooperative contract with Pacific Office Automation, at $27,300 annually, with an annual increase allowance of up to 5%, or the adjusted Consumer Price Index.   Not available
22-0258 5-bContractThree-Year Term Contract with Two Years of Renewal Options for Language Translation Services for various City Departments (Citywide) This contract will provide qualified foreign language interpreters and/or translators to provide services for non-English speaking community members involved in City business matters. This includes in-person, over the phone, as well as document interpretation and translation services for the Municipal Court, Police and Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities Departments. An evaluation committee recommends awarding the contract to the highest scored proposals from Foreign Language Service Corp., dba A Foreign Language Service (a Mesa business); Jennifer Adele Morse, dba Jennifer Morse, LLC; Language Connection; Spanish Media & Translation Services, LLC (a Mesa business); and AZ Language Solutions LLC; at $100,000 annually, with an annual increase allowance of up to 5%, or the adjusted Consumer Price Index.   Not available
22-0232 5-cContractPurchase of Furniture and Chairs (Additions) for the Mesa Police Department Special Operations Unit (Citywide) This furniture includes HON work surfaces, desks, file cabinets, chairs, and other fixtures for the remodel of the SWAT unit. The Police Department and Purchasing recommend authorizing the purchase using the State of Arizona cooperative contract with AZ Furnishings at $59,877.10, based on estimated requirements. This purchase is funded by Public Safety Sales Tax Fund.   Not available
22-0225 5-dContractPurchase of One Liquid Chromatograph Triple Quadrupole Mass Spectrometer (Replacement) for the Mesa Police Department (Sole Source) (Citywide) The new instrument will assist with effectively screening and testing blood/urine drug samples on criminal drug recognition expert cases, which have increased significantly. The scientific analyses conducted with this equipment allows Mesa, Tempe, and Gilbert police officers to conduct or redirect investigations; provides evidentiary information needed by City and Town prosecutors, as well as County Attorneys, in determining when to prosecute; and provides judges and jury members with scientific data to aid in determining a verdict. The Police Department and Purchasing recommend awarding the contract to the sole source vendor, Agilent Technologies, at $299,989.31. This purchase is funded by the Mesa Police Department, Town of Queen Creek, Town of Gilbert, and City of Tempe.   Not available
22-0226 5-eContractPurchase of a 3D Scanner (Addition) for the Mesa Police Department (Sole Source) (Citywide) The Homicide Unit will use the FARO 3D Scanner for crime scene diagramming. Scanners are extremely accurate in documenting scenes and creating a 3D virtual environment with capabilities to measure objects and evidence in a scene. This technology produces a 3D virtual environment that can be provided to prosecutors. The Traffic Division will also use the 3D scanner to diagram collision scenes. Additionally, several partnering agencies of the East Valley Critical Incident Response Team utilize the FARO 3D scanner in conjunction to scanning large scenes and pre-planning special events at large venues. The purchase of this FARO 3D scanner will maintain equipment consistency within the Department and with neighboring agencies. The Police Department and Purchasing recommend awarding the contract to the sole source vendor, FARO Technologies, Inc., at $130,000. This purchase is funded by Lifecycle Funds and Non-Asset Forfeiture Funds.   Not available
22-0229 5-fContractPurchase of Furniture and Workstations (Additions) for the Mesa Police Department Aviation Unit (Citywide) This furniture includes Herman Miller work surfaces, shelves, tackboards, LED lighting, pedestal files, lateral files, tables, and other fixtures for the remodel of the unit flight area and pilots’ office. The Police Department and Purchasing recommend authorizing the purchase using the State of Arizona cooperative contract with Goodmans Interior Structures, at $32,052.88, based on estimated requirements. This purchase is funded by Public Safety Sales Tax Fund.   Not available
22-0227 5-gContractThree-Year Term Contract with Two Years of Renewal Options for Video Laryngoscopes for the Mesa Fire and Medical Department (Sole Source) (Citywide) Mesa Fire and Medical has been purchasing video laryngoscopes and blades for their service delivery model and currently has a sole source agreement for AirTraq video laryngoscopes. The distributor has changed, but it still remains a sole source. Purchasing is entering into a new agreement with the new vendor, Mercury Medical. The Fire and Medical Department and Purchasing recommend awarding the contract to the sole source distributor, Mercury Enterprises, Inc., dba Mercury Medical, at $150,000 annually, with an annual increase allowance of up to 5%, or the adjusted Producer Price Index.   Not available
22-0260 5-hContractPurchase of High Availability Data Storage (Upgrade Replacement) for the Department of Innovation and Technology (Citywide) Secure, efficient file storage and reliable backup appliances are necessary to store and protect critical City data. The data stored on these devices is vital to the reliable provision of City services. The backup appliance used by the SCADA environment has reached the serviceable end of life and needs to be replaced. The requested devices are state of the art technology that will provide supportable and sustainable high availability data storage into the future. Department of Innovation and Technology (DoIT) and Purchasing recommend authorizing the purchase using the Mohave cooperative contract and the lowest quoted vendor, iT1 Source, LLC, at $93,000, based on estimated requirements. This purchase is funded by American Rescue Plan Act Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds.   Not available
22-0228 5-iContractThree-Year Renewal for the Use of a Cooperative Contract for Expansion of the Very High Frequency (VHF) Fire Hazard Zone Radio System for the TOPAZ Regional Wireless Cooperative (TRWC) as requested by the Department of Innovation and Technology (Sole Source) (Citywide) The Very High Frequency (VHF) Fire Hazard Zone Communications System was implemented to enable consistency across the Valley for operations in Fire Hazard Zones. The current system consists of eight transmit-receive sites and four receive-only sites. Due to the growth of the TRWC, a study was performed to evaluate the existing radio coverage and future needs. The report indicated there were areas where radio coverage may not meet the criteria for a Public Safety radio system. The solution would be to either add or move receive and or receive/transmit sites to find the best possible coverage, while minimizing the number of sites needed for said coverage. This project to expand and improve to Fire Hazard Zone System Coverage is expected to take approximately five years. The Department of Innovation and T   Not available
22-0262 5-jContractThree-Year Term Contract with Two Years of Renewal Options for Tire Maintenance and Repair Services for the Fleet Services Department (Citywide) This contract will provide tire maintenance and repair services for all wheeled equipment maintained by Fleet Services. The contractor will perform inspections, scheduled maintenance, and repairs for approximately 1,800 units at Fleet’s Sixth Street and East Mesa facilities, and also provide 24/7 emergency call-out service for all vehicles covered under this contract. An evaluation committee recommends awarding the contract to the sole responsive and responsible proposal from Border Tire, at $980,000 annually, with an annual increase allowance of up to 5%, or the adjusted Consumer Price Index.   Not available
22-0271 5-kContractThree-Year Term Contract with Two Years of Renewal Options for LED Modules for Traffic Control Signals for the Transportation Department (Citywide) This contract will supply LED modules used for replacements and routine maintenance on traffic signals and school zone flashers. The LED modules include round ball indication signals, arrow indication signals, and pedestrian indication signals. The Transportation Department and Purchasing recommend awarding the contract to the sole, responsive and responsible bidder, JTB Supply Company, Inc., at $181,000 annually, with an annual increase allowance of up to 5%, or the adjusted Producer Price Index.   Not available
22-0263 5-lContractAward of One Additional Vendor Using the Cooperative Contract for the Term Contract for Heavy Duty Truck, Construction, Industrial Fleet and Equipment Parts, Services and Accessories for the Fleet Services Department (Citywide) This contract provides a full line of parts, accessories and service for City heavy duty trucks, construction and industrial fleet, equipment parts, services and accessories. The City utilizes the Maricopa County cooperative contract with eight vendors. The County recently added Norwood Equipment to their contract. Fleet Services requires Norwood Equipment’s services to support Elgin and Vactor equipment; their services are necessary as the department currently does not have a service contract with this vendor. The Fleet Services Department and Purchasing recommend awarding an additional vendor using the Maricopa County cooperative contract with the sole source vendor, Norwood Equipment. No change is requested to the overall contract dollar limit.   Not available
22-0281 5-mContractRed Mountain Park Expansion - Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR), Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) No. 1 (District 5) The expansion of Red Mountain Park is needed for additional sports fields, parking lots, irrigation system improvements, new restroom/storage buildings, and landscape/miscellaneous improvements. This GMP No. 1 project includes the CMAR work required to connect the irrigation booster pump station into the influent structure at the Brown Road Water Treatment Facility, site clearing, mass grading, and other associated work. A second GMP will be presented to council at a future date to include the remainder of the project scope. Staff recommends awarding a construction services contract to the CMAR, Valley Rain Construction Corp., in the amount of $ 2,681,042.22 (GMP), and authorizing a change order allowance in the amount of $134,052.11 (5%), for a total amount of $2,815,094.33. This project is funded by 2018 General Obligation bonds and Capital General Funds.   Not available
22-0293 5-nContractAuthorizing the Mayor to sign an amendment to the employment contract with the City Auditor.   Not available
22-0294 5-oContractAuthorizing the Mayor to sign an amendment to the employment contract with the City Attorney.   Not available
22-0295 5-pContractAuthorizing the Mayor to sign an amendment to the employment contract with the City Manager.   Not available
22-0182 6-aResolutionZON21-01090 (District 4) Within the 1000 block of South County Club Drive (west side). Located north of Southern Avenue on the west side of Country Club Drive (.66± acres). Site Plan Modification. This request will allow for a restaurant with a drive-thru. Holly Keilman, eegee’s, applicant; Red Mountain Asset Fund I, LLC, owner. Staff Recommendation: Approval with conditions P&Z Board Recommendation: Approval with conditions (Vote 7-0)   Not available
22-0177 6-bResolutionZON21-01064 (District 6) Within the 6900 to 7300 blocks of the South Crismon Road alignment (east side). Located south of Pecos Road on the east side of the Crismon Road alignment (85.8± acres). Site Plan Review. This request will allow for an industrial development. George Pasquel, Withey Morris, PLC, applicant; WILLIAMS GATEWAY LAND INV LP, owner. Staff Recommendation: Approval with conditions P&Z Board Recommendation: Approval with conditions (Vote:7-0)   Not available
22-0277 6-cResolutionExtinguishing a 20-foot storm drain easement located at 2044 West Riverview Auto Drive, which is no longer needed by the “Union Mesa at Riverview” development; requested by the property owner. (District 1)   Not available
22-0296 6-dResolutionAdjusting the compensation for the positions of City Magistrate and Presiding City Magistrate, effective January 31, 2022.   Not available
22-0292 6-eResolutionAuthorizing continued negotiations for the acquisition of certain real property for the Broadway Road Phase I Mesa Drive to Stapley Drive Project, and, as a matter of public necessity, authorizing the acquisition through eminent domain of certain real property in Mesa generally located along East Broadway Road, between South LeSueur and South Spur, for right-of-way and easement purposes for the Broadway Road Phase I Mesa Drive to Stapley Drive Project. (District 4)   Not available
22-0264 6-fResolutionCalling the Primary Election for August 2, 2022; designating election dates; and providing the last date for candidates to file nomination papers. (Citywide)   Not available
22-0280 7-aOrdinanceANX21-00802 (District 1) Annexing property located within the 3300 to 3400 blocks of North Val Vista Drive (east side). Located south of Thomas Road and east of Val Vista Drive (2.76± acres). Initiated by the applicant, Sean Lake on behalf of Pew & Lake PLC. Burden Family Trust, Raymond T and Deniece Burden Trust, and Burden East LP, LLP, owners.   Not available
22-0180 7-bOrdinanceZON21-00797 (District 1) Within the 3500 to 3800 blocks of East Thomas Road (south side), within the 3300 to 3600 blocks of North Val Vista Drive (east side), and within the 3300 to 3600 blocks of North Val Vista Drive (west side). Located south of Thomas Road on the east and west sides of Val Vista Drive (46.76± acres total). Rezone 8.95± acres from Single Residence 43 (RS-43) to Multiple Residence 2 with a Planned Area Development overlay (RM-2-PAD); Rezone 13.8± acres from Agricultural (AG) to Multiple Residence 2 with a Planned Area Development overlay (RM-2-PAD); Rezone 20.12± acres from Agricultural (AG) and Single Residence 43 (RS-43) to Multiple Residence 2 with a Planned Area Development overlay (RM-2-PAD); and Rezone 3.89± acres from Single Residence 43 (RS-43) to Mixed Use with a Planned Area Development overlay (MX-PAD) and Single Residence 6 with a Planned Area Development overlay (RS-6-PAD) . This request will allow for a mixed-use development. Pew & Lake, PLC, applicant; Burden West Limited Partnership, LLP; Todd R and Lisa K Burden; Reserve 100, LLC; Burden East L   Not available
22-0184 7-cOrdinanceZON21-01212 (District 1) Within the 3700 to 3800 blocks of North Val Vista Drive (east side). Located north of the 202 Red Mountain Freeway on the east side of Val Vista Drive (41± acres). Rezone from General Industrial (GI) and Agricultural (AG) to Single Residence 7 with a Planned Area Development overlay (RS-7-PAD). This request will allow for the development of a single residence subdivision. Pew & Lake, PLC, applicant; Reserve 100, LLC, owner. Staff Recommendation: Approval with conditions P&Z Board Recommendation: Approval with conditions (Vote: 5-0)   Not available
22-0276 7-dOrdinanceZON21-00930 (District 6) Within the 4500 block of the South Hawes Road alignment (west side). Located north of the 202 Santan Freeway on the west side of the Hawes Road alignment (24.6± acres). Rezone from Agriculture (AG) to Light Industrial with a Planned Area Development overlay (LI-PAD) and Site Plan Review. This request will allow for an industrial development. Jason Sanks, Iplan Consulting, applicant; LLC BILLY W AND NORA D MAYNARD LIVING TRUST, owner. Staff Recommendation: Approval with conditions P&Z Board Recommendation: Approval with conditions (Vote 5-0)   Not available
22-0275 7-eOrdinanceZON21-01133 (District 6) Within the 4500 block of the South Hawes Road alignment (west side) and within the 8100 to 8400 blocks of East Warner Road (south side). Located south of Warner Road and west of the Hawes Road alignment (25.9± acres). Rezone from Small Lot Residential 2.5 with a Planned Area Development overlay (RSL-2.5-PAD) and General Commercial with a Planned Area Development overlay (GC-PAD) to Light Industrial with a Planned Area Development Overlay (LI-PAD) and Site Plan Review. This request will accommodate an industrial development. Staff Recommendation: Approval with conditions P&Z Board Recommendation: Approval with conditions (Vote 5-0)   Not available
22-0140 8-aOrdinanceZON21-01025 (District 5) Within the 2100 block of North Power Road (east side). Located north of McKellips Road on the east side of Power Road (2.3± acres). Rezone from Residential 35 (RS-35) to Limited Commercial (LC). This request will establish commercial zoning for future development. Benjamin Tate, Withey Morris, applicant; Arizona Agribusiness and Equine Center Inc., owner. Staff Recommendation: Approval with conditions P&Z Board Recommendation: Approval with conditions (Vote: 5-0)   Not available
22-0068 8-bOrdinanceZON21-00595 (District 6) Within the 4400 to 4700 blocks of South Ellsworth Road (west side) and within the 8700 to 9200 blocks of East Warner Road (south side). Located south of Warner Road and west of Ellsworth Road (165.7± acres). Rezone from Light Industrial with a Planned Area Development overlay (LI-PAD) and Limited Commercial with a Planned Area Development overlay (LC-PAD) to Light Industrial with a Planned Area Development overlay (LI-PAD) and Limited Commercial with a Planned Area Development overlay (LC-PAD) and Site Plan Review. This request will allow for a mixed-use development including commercial, office and industrial uses. Sean Lake on behalf of Pew & Lake PLC, applicant; Scannell Properties, owner. Staff Recommendation: Approval with conditions P&Z Board Recommendation: Approval with conditions (Vote 5-0)   Not available
22-0138 8-cOrdinanceZON21-00393 (District 6) Within the 3200 blocks of South Hawes Road (west side), within the 3200 to 3500 blocks of the South 82nd Street alignment (both sides), and within the 3200 to 3500 blocks of South 80th Street (east side). Located north of Elliot Road on the west side of Hawes Road (81.17± acres). Rezone from Multiple Residence 5 with a Planned Area Development Overlay (RM-5-PAD) to RM-5-PAD-PAD, Single Residence 6 with a Planned Area Development Overlay (RS-6-PAD) to RS-6-PAD-PAD, and Small Lot Single Residence 2.5 with a Planned Area Development Overlay (RSL-2.5-PAD) to RSL-2.5-PAD-PAD. This request will accommodate the development of a single residence subdivision. Christina Shaw, Hilgartwilson, LLC, applicant; John and Brenda Van Otterloo Family Trust, owner. Staff Recommendation: Approval with conditions P&Z Board Recommendation: Approval with conditions (Vote: 5-0)   Not available
22-0139 8-dOrdinanceZON21-00831 (District 6) Within the 2800 block of South Signal Butte Road (west side). Located south of Guadalupe Road on the west side of Signal Butte Road (1± acres). Site Plan Modification. This request will allow for the development of a restaurant with a drive thru. Tina Heinbach, Garrett Development Corporation Staff Recommendation: Approval with conditions P&Z Board Recommendation: Approval with conditions (Vote: 5-0)   Not available
22-0273 9-aSubdivision Plat“THE CUBES AT MESA GATEWAY” (District 6) Within the 10100 to 10200 blocks of East Pecos Road (south side) and within the 6800 to 7500 blocks of South Crismon Road (east side) and within the 10100 to 10300 blocks of East Germann Road (north side). Located south of Pecos Road and north of Germann Road on the east side of Crismon Road (257.2± acres). The Cubes at Gateway, LLC, developer; Benedict J. Bautista, surveyor.   Not available
22-0278 9-bSubdivision Plat“ZEN ON RECKER” (District 2) Within the 6000 block of East Baseline Road (north side) and within the 1900 block of South Recker Road (east side). Located at the northeast corner of Recker Road and Baseline Road (6.7± acres). Pacific Rim Mesa 2, LLC, developer; David J. Buchli, Buchli Engineers, Inc, surveyor.   Not available
22-0286 10-aLiquor License ApplicationConvenience Mart A convenience store is requesting a new Series 10 Beer and Wine Store License for Fonecs LLC, 757 South Country Club Drive; Elizabeth Anne Olisky, agent. There is no existing license at this location. (District 4)   Not available
22-0282 11-aContractSignal Butte Water Treatment Plant Expansion - Pre-Construction Services and Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) (District 6) The Signal Butte Water Treatment Plant (SBWTP) was constructed in 2018 to deliver 24 million gallons per day (MGD) to meet the growth in southeast Mesa. As growth has continued at a rapid pace, additional water capacity is needed to meet current and future demands. This project will further expand the SBWTP to produce 48 MGD of treated water. The project will also include the construction of a second 8-million-gallon reservoir to store and distribute the treated water. Staff recommends selecting McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. as the CMAR for this project, and awarding a pre-construction services contract in the amount of $1,328,030. This project is funded with Utility Systems Revenue Obligations.   Not available