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Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 10/17/2022 5:45 PM Minutes status: Draft  
Meeting location: Council Chambers
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22-1245 2-aMinutesApproval of minutes of previous meetings as written.   Not available
22-1341 3-aLiquor License ApplicationGalpatch This is a two-day event to be held on Saturday, October 22, 2022, from 12:00 P.M. to 1:30 A.M., and on Sunday, October 23, 2022, from 12:00 P.M. to 1:30 A.M. at The Lounge Social House, 1457 West Southern Avenue, Suite 107. (District 3)   Not available
22-1342 3-bLiquor License ApplicationGalpatch This is a three-day event to be held on Friday, October 28, 2022, from 12:00 P.M. to 1:30 A.M., on Saturday, October 29, 2022, from 12:00 P.M. to 1:30 A.M., and on Sunday, October 30, 2022, from 12:00 P.M. to 1:30 A.M. at The Lounge Social House, 1457 West Southern Avenue, Suite 107. (District 3)   Not available
22-1299 3-cLiquor License ApplicationRaising Your Hands Inc. This is a one-day event to be held on Saturday, November 12, 2022, from 4:00 P.M. to 10:00 P.M. at Mesa Riverview Park, 2202 West Rio Salado Parkway. (District 3)   Not available
22-1301 3-dLiquor License ApplicationValero Gas Station A convenience store is requesting a new Series 10 Beer and Wine Store License for Greenfield GM Holdings LLC, 4360 East Broadway Road; Gordon Dong Meng, agent. The existing license held by Magana Solution LLC will revert to the State. (District 2)   Not available
22-1302 3-eLiquor License ApplicationRaices Restaurant & Coffee Bar A restaurant that serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner is requesting a new Series 12 Restaurant License for Raices Restaurant Coffee Bar LLC, 1916 West Baseline Road, Suite 10; Theresa June Morse, agent. There is no existing license at this location. (District 3)   Not available
22-1321 4-aContractDollar-Limit Increase to the Three-Year Term Contract with Two Years of Renewal Options for Printing and Mailing of Publicity Pamphlets for the City Clerk’s Office (Citywide) The General Election printing and mailing costs were significantly more than estimated. There were more pages in the pamphlet than originally expected and it was less expensive to have the vendor mail the pamphlets than being mailed by the City. In addition to the increased cost of these planned expenses, unexpected costs were incurred due to the late mailing of the pamphlets. Some of the added expenses will be recovered from the vendor. The City Clerk’s Office and Purchasing recommend increasing the dollar-limit with Cereus Graphics, Inc., Years 1 through 3, by $102,000, from $60,000 to $162,000 annually, with an annual increase allowance of up to 5%, or the adjusted Consumer Price Index.   Not available
22-1291 4-bContractDollar-Limit Increase to the Term Contract for 3M Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) Equipment and Maintenance for the Library Services Department (Sole Source) (Citywide) This contract provides for the labor, parts, and equipment modifications to maintain 3M RFID equipment at all Mesa library branches. RFID automates the check-in/out process, which is a staff-intensive process, using 3M RFID tags, security gates, automated materials handling equipment, and self-checkout upgrade kits. The increase is for the completion and ongoing costs of an additional mini library housed at the new Monterey Park, scheduled to open in the summer of 2023. The Library Services Department and Purchasing recommend increasing the dollar-limit with Bibliotheca LLC by $140,000 from $440,000 to $580,000 annually, with an annual increase allowance of up to 5%, or the adjusted Consumer Price Index.   Not available
22-1310 4-cContractThree-Year Term Contract with Two Years of Renewal Options for Stagehand Temporary Worker Services for the Arts and Culture Department (Single Proposal Response) (Citywide) This contract will provide stagehand and production technicians for events at the Mesa Arts Center and Mesa Arts Center affiliated events throughout the City. Specifically, the vendor will provide temporary event labor for the following jobs depending on the event need: stewards, riggers, fly rail operators, stage electricians, stage carpenters, audio technicians, props personnel, video technicians, follow spot operators, forklift operators, truck loaders, wardrobe personnel, and hair and makeup artists. An evaluation committee recommends awarding the contract to the sole responsive respondent, UTP Productions, Inc., at $500,000 annually, with an annual increase allowance of up to 5%, or the adjusted Consumer Price Index.   Not available
22-1309 4-dContractThree-Year Term Contract with Two Years of Renewal Options for Playground and Aquatic Facility Poured in Place Surfacing and Synthetic Turf Repairs, Maintenance and Installation for the Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities Department (PRCF) (Citywide) PRCF currently operates and maintains forty park playground systems, one splash pad, and four slide entries at the City’s aquatic facilities that contain poured-in-place unitary surfacing. This contract will allow PRCF to maintain existing and future locations at ASTM standards. An evaluation committee recommends awarding the contract to the highest scored proposal from FlexGround, LLC, at $540,500 annually, with an annual increase allowance of up to 5%, or the adjusted Consumer Price Index.   Not available
22-1296 4-eContractUse of a Cooperative Contract for the purchase of 12 Police Motorcycles (Replacements) for the Mesa Police Department (Citywide) This purchase will replace motorcycles that are no longer operating at peak performance and continue to degrade. The Mesa Police Department, Fleet Services Department, and Purchasing recommend authorizing the purchase using the Arizona State cooperative contract with LZ Delta, LLC, dba GO AZ Motorcycles, at $348,012. This purchase is funded by the Capital General Fund.   Not available
22-1304 4-fContractDollar-Limit Increase to the Three-Year Term Contract with Two Years of Renewal Options for Cleaning and Repair of Fire Personal Protective Equipment for the Mesa Medical and Fire Department (Citywide) This contract provides for the annual cleaning, inspection, and repair of Fire Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to include all turnouts, gloves, hoods, and boots for all members of the Mesa Fire and Medical Department. Cleaning and repairs are completed annually on Fire PPE per National Fire Protection Association Standard. The dollar-limit increase is needed for additional services, rental of turnout gear, being added to the contract. The Fire and Medical Department and Purchasing recommend increasing the dollar-limit with Arizona Personal Protective Equipment Recon, Inc. Years 1 through 3, by $48,600 annually, from $760,000 to $808,600 annually, with an annual increase allowance of up to 5%, or the adjusted Consumer Price Index.   Not available
22-1305 4-gContractRatification of an Emergency Purchase Using a Cooperative Contract for Six Fire Apparatus Column Lifts (All Replacements) for the Mesa Fire and Medical Department (MFMD) (Citywide) This emergency purchase provided six apparatus column lifts to replace worn-out and failing current lifts. MFMD requested the emergency purchase of these new lifts as they are the only department in Arizona with current column lifts; parts are manufactured out of the country and this delay is keeping units down and unavailable with no delivery date foreseen. The Fire and Medical Department and Purchasing recommend ratifying the purchase using the State of Arizona cooperative contract with Mohawk Resources, LLC, at $93,628.72. This purchase is funded by Capital - General Fund.   Not available
22-1300 4-hContractPurchase of One Compact Track Loader (Addition) for the Transportation Department (as requested by the Fleet Services Department) (Citywide) This purchase will provide a versatile compact loader for the Transportation Department’s Asphalt work group. This multi-purpose skid steer will be used in smaller areas where larger milling machines cannot fit while performing asphalt repairs. It can also be used for smaller asphalt repairs that do not require substantial areas of milling. The Fleet Services and Transportation Departments and Purchasing recommend authorizing the purchase using the State of Arizona cooperative contract with Empire CAT (a Mesa business), at $134,166.21. This purchase is funded by the Local Streets Fund.   Not available
22-1313 4-iContractDollar-Limit Increase to the Term Contract with Two Years of Renewal Options for Light-Duty and Police Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Services for the Fleet Services Department (Citywide) On February 7, 2021, Council approved increases to this Term Contract due to rising costs, the increasing age of the fleet, growth of the City’s fleet, and the need to perform more repair work with outside vendors due to staffing shortages. The City continues to see these trends and as such, estimates additional funding is needed to cover expenditures for Year 3. Fleet Services also anticipates Years 4 and 5 expenditures to be at the same level of spending. The Fleet Services Department and Purchasing recommend increasing the dollar-limit with Larry H Miller Ford Mesa (a Mesa business); B&T Vivian Investment Company LLC, dba Thompson’s Auto Repair & Towing (a Mesa business); Viking Auto Repair dba Dave’s Auto Repair Clinic (a Mesa business); Friendly Auto Centers, LLC (a Mesa business); and Henry Brown Buick GMC, from $375,000 to $600,000 annually, with an annual increase allowance of up to    Not available
22-1290 4-jContractDollar-Limit Increase to the Term Contract for Heavy-Duty OEM Cab/Chassis Parts for the Fleet Services Department (Citywide) This contract provides heavy-duty Original Equipment Manufacturer cab/chassis parts to maintain the City’s assorted fleet of approximately 175 medium- and heavy-duty vehicles. As the cost of parts and repair activities have increased due to the age and growth of the fleet, the department is requesting an increase to cover final invoicing costs of Year 3, in addition to the remaining contract Years 4 through 5. The Fleet Services Department and Purchasing recommend increasing the dollar-limit with Rush Truck Centers of Arizona, dba Rush Truck Center Phoenix; Freightliner of Arizona, LLC, dba Velocity Truck Centers; Inland Kenworth, Inc.; RWC International, dba RWC Group; and Cummins Inc., dba Cummins Sales and Service (a Mesa Business); by $100,000, from $725,000 to $825,000 annually, with an annual increase allowance of up to 5%, or the adjusted Consumer Price Index.   Not available
22-1307 4-kContractRatification of an Emergency Purchase of 27 and Authorization to Purchase 36 Additional Electrical Transformers for the Energy Resources Department (Citywide) Due to supply chain concerns with their electrical equipment supply, Energy Resources requested emergency authorization to make a substantial purchase of electrical transformers to refill inventory until things stabilize further. The emergency authorization for the purchase of 63 transformers for $1,498,864 is necessary to meet record customer and system load growth with rapidly escalating pricing. SRP provided 27 of the 63 transformers needed for $235,515.33. The Energy Resources Department and Purchasing recommend ratifying the emergency purchase with SRP, at $235,515.33, and authorizing future purchases with various qualified vendors, at $1,263,348.67, for the combined total of $1,498,864.   Not available
22-1308 4-lContractSix-Year Term Contract with Four Years of Renewal Options for Liquid Argon Gas and Tank Rental for the Water Resources Department (Single Proposal Response) (Citywide) This contract will provide liquid argon gas delivery and mini bulk tank rental services. Argon gas is used to operate the two metals analyzers in the Water Resources Compliance Lab. An evaluation committee recommends awarding the contract to the sole responsive respondent from Air Products and Chemicals, Inc., at $50,000 annually, with an annual increase allowance of up to 5%, or the adjusted Consumer Price Index.   Not available
22-1311 4-mContractUse of Cooperative Contracts for Term Contracts with Renewal Options for Utility Carts for the Water Resources Department (Citywide) The Water Resources Department currently has 40 utility carts in service to support daily operations at its three water reclamation plants and two water treatment plants. The department is planning to replace two utility carts this fiscal year. This contract will allow the department to address lifecycle replacement and future needs over the next several years. The Water Resources Department and Purchasing recommend authorizing the purchase using the Omnia Partners Region 4 ESC TX and City of Kansas City cooperative contracts with: E-Z Go Division of Textron, Inc.; Columbia Vehicle Group, Inc.; and Club Car, LLC, at $50,000 annually, with an annual increase allowance of up to 5%, or the adjusted Consumer Price Index.   Not available
22-1312 4-nContractUse of a Cooperative Contract for a Four-Month Term Contract with Two Years of Renewal Options for Water and Wastewater Laboratory Supplies for the Water Resources Department (Citywide) This contract provides laboratory consumables, supplies, and equipment for the Water Resources Department’s Compliance Laboratory and the City’s two water treatment plants and three water reclamation plants. The Water Resources Department and Purchasing recommend authorizing the purchase using the City of Goodyear cooperative contract with USA BlueBook, at $100,000 annually, with an annual increase allowance of up to 5%, or the adjusted Consumer Price Index.   Not available
22-1303 4-oContractAdditional Vendor Award and Dollar-Limit Increase to the Term Contract for AUMA, Limitorque and Rexa Rotary Actuators for the Water Resources Department (Citywide) On August 30, 2021, Council approved this Term Contract using the City of Tempe cooperative contracts with two vendors: Instrumentation & Control, and IPT Holdings, LLC, dba Integrated Process Technologies. Awarding to Industrial Automation Services will provide another vendor source for REXA rotary actuators, parts and maintenance services. The use of these cooperative contracts allows the City to replace and repair actuators not covered by the City’s contract. The Water Resources Department and Purchasing recommend authorizing the purchase using the Strategic Alliance for Volume Expenditures (S.A.V.E.)/City of Tempe cooperative contract with Industrial Automation Services, Inc.; and increasing the dollar-limit, for Years 2 and 3 by $75,000 annually, from $225,000 to $300,000 annually, with an annual increase allowance of up to 5%, or the adjusted Consumer Price Index.   Not available
22-1316 4-pContractPolice Evidence Facility Project - Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR), Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) No. 1 (District 4) This is the first of two GMPs for this project. GMP No. 1 includes the scope of work necessary for the initial site work, including grading and utility installation. It also includes labor and materials associated with mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire sprinklers, elevator, loading dock equipment, metal panels, roofing, and the procurement of critical, long-lead items for the project (electrical equipment, mechanical equipment, and HVAC equipment). Staff recommends awarding a construction services contract to the selected CMAR, Willmeng Construction, in the amount of $7,776,832.46 (GMP No. 1), and authorizing a change order allowance in the amount of $388,841.62 (5%), for a total amount of $8,165,674.08. This project is funded by 2018 authorized Public Safety Bonds.   Not available
22-1297 4-qContractGateway Boulevard and Aviation Way Utility and Roadway Improvements - Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR); Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) No. 2 (District 6) In October 2021, Council approved GMP No. 1, an Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) with Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport Authority (PMGAA), to construct City roadway and utility infrastructure to aid in the development of the east side of the Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport. The project scope for this GMP No. 2 includes the procurement and construction of critical electrical materials and other associated tasks. Additional GMP’s for the remaining construction will be presented to City Council at a later date. Staff recommends that awarding a construction services contract to the selected CMAR, Sundt Construction, Inc., in the amount of $614,681.04 (GMP No. 2), and authorizing a change order allowance in the amount of $61,468 (10%), for a total amount of $676,149.04. This project is funded by the 2020 Street Bonds, and the Transportation fund.   Not available
22-1288 4-rContractMonterey Park Expansion Project - Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR), Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) No. 2 (District 6) GMP No. 1 was awarded by Council in May 2022 and included site clearing and mass grading, installation of underground utilities, irrigation infrastructure, field lighting, fencing, landscaping, and some hardscapes. The project scope for GMP No. 2 is for the remainder of the project and includes the park amenities: four LED lighted youth baseball/softball fields, lighted parking lot, irrigation system, new restroom/storage building, additional landscape and site improvements, four new regulation size pickleball courts, an age 2 to 5 playground, and a small library. Staff recommends awarding a construction services contract to the selected CMAR, Hunter Contracting Co., in the amount of $5,456,823.80 (GMP No. 2), and authorizing a change order allowance in the amount of $272,841.19 (5%), for a total amount of $5,729,664.99. This project is funded by 2018 General Obligation bonds and Capital General Funds.   Not available
22-1317 4-sContractCity Hall Project - Pre-Construction Services and Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) (District 4) The scope of this portion of the City Hall Project is to develop and review the design for constructability, prepare cost estimates, develop sequencing for the schedule, and develop construction phasing plans. Staff recommends selecting Okland Construction as the CMAR for this project, and awarding a pre-construction services contract in the amount of $342,270. This project is funded by Capital General Fund.   Not available
22-1315 5-aResolutionApproving and authorizing the City Manager to enter into a Grant Award with the Office of Justice Programs, to accept $307,717 in grant funds for the Police Department’s Forensic Services Division for DNA capacity enhancement and backlog reduction. (Citywide).   Not available
22-1289 5-bResolutionApproving and authorizing the City Manager to enter into a Subrecipient Agreement with the Arizona Department of Homeland Security to receive up to $170,000 in grant funds for equipment and training for the Fire and Medical Department's Rapid Response Task Force 2022. (Citywide)   Not available
22-1282 5-cResolutionAccepting the U.S. Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act funding under the Community Development Block Grant Program - Coronavirus, in the amount of $6,046,017, to serve low- to moderate-income residents in Mesa impacted by the pandemic, and authorizing the City Manager to administer the funds to the eligible programs, as recommended. (Citywide)   Not available
22-1306 5-dResolutionApproving the sale of certain City-owned real property (approximately 210,438 square feet), located at 7002 South Sossaman Road, to the Union Pacific Railroad Company, for the appraised value of $1,769,032, plus $4,500 for the appraisal cost, for a total amount of $1,773,532, and authorizing the City Manager to execute the necessary documents to facilitate the sale, for the extension of the Pecos Industrial Rail Access and Train Extension (PIRATE). (District 6)   Not available
22-1277 6-aOrdinanceZON22-00677 (District 1) Within the 3900 block of East Oasis Circle (south side) and within the 2800 to 2900 blocks of North Norwalk (west side). Located north of McDowell Road and west of Greenfield Road (0.34± acres). Site Plan Modification and amending a condition of approval on zoning case no. Z05-002. This request will allow for an industrial development. Greg Hitchens, applicant; ViewPoint Resort, LLC, owner. Staff Recommendation: Approval with conditions P&Z Board Recommendation: Approval with conditions (Vote: 6-0)   Not available
22-1252 6-bOrdinanceZON21-00080 (District 5) Within the 3600 to 3800 blocks of North Higley Road (east side) and the 5200 to 5500 blocks of East Thomas Road (south side). Located east of Higley Road on the south side of Thomas Road (11± acres). Rezone from Single Residence 90 (RS-90) to Light Industrial with a Planned Area Development Overlay and Council Use Permit (LI-PAD-CUP), and Site Plan Review. This request will allow for a boat and recreational vehicle storage facility. Russell Skuse, Horrocks Engineers, applicant; R&S Development Group LLC, owner. Staff Recommendation: Approval with conditions P&Z Board Recommendation: Approval with conditions (Vote: 6-0)   Not available
22-1275 6-cOrdinanceZON22-00669 (District 5) Within the 1200 to 1300 blocks of North Power Road (east side). Located north of Brown Road on the east side of Power Road (8± acres). Rezone from Single Residence 35 (RS-35) to Public and Semi-Public District with a Planned Area Development overlay (PS-PAD) and Site Plan Review. This request will allow for a Public Safety Facility. Michaela Chelini, City of Mesa, applicant; City of Mesa, owner. Staff Recommendation: Approval with conditions P&Z Board Recommendation: Approval with conditions (Vote: 6-0)   Not available
22-1258 6-dOrdinanceZON21-00995 (District 6) Within the 8900 block of East Pecos Road (south side), within the 7200 block of South 89th Place (west side), and within the 8900 block of East Waltham Avenue (north side). Located west of Ellsworth Road on the south side of Pecos Road (2± acres). Rezone from Light Industrial with a Planned Area Development Overlay (LI-PAD) to Light Industrial with a Planned Area Development Overlay and Bonus Intensity Zone Overlay (LI-PAD-BIZ), and Site Plan Review. This request will allow for an industrial development. Ian Mulich, Pinnacle Design, Inc., applicant; OLYMPUS DEVELOPMENT & INVESTMENTS LLC, owner. Staff Recommendation: Approval with conditions P&Z Board Recommendation: Approval with conditions (Vote: 6-0)   Not available
22-1278 6-eOrdinanceZON22-00682 (District 6) Within the 3700 to 3900 blocks of South Sossaman Road (east side). Located south of Elliot Road on the east side of Sossaman Road (20± acres). Rezone from Light Industrial (LI) to Light Industrial with a Planned Area Development overlay and Council Use Permit (LI-PAD-CUP), and Site Plan Review. This request will allow for the expansion of an existing mini-storage facility with boat and recreational vehicle storage. Timothy Quigley, applicant; Redpoint Contracting, LLC and Happy Wife Storage, LLC, owner. Staff Recommendation: Approval with conditions P&Z Board Recommendation: Approval with conditions (Vote: 6-0)   Not available
22-1279 6-fOrdinanceZON22-00924 (District 6) Within the 3700 to 3900 blocks of South Hawes Road (west side) and within the 7800 block of East Elliot Road (south side). Located east of Sossaman Road and north of Warner Road (26± acres). Rezone from Small Lot Single Residence-4.0 with a Planned Area Development overlay (RSL-4.0-PAD) to Small Lot Single Residence-4.0 with a Planned Area Development overlay (RSL-4.0-PAD-PAD). This request will allow for the development of a single residence subdivision. Keith Nitcher, Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc., applicant; Robo Land, LLC, owner. Staff Recommendation: Approval with conditions P&Z Board Recommendation: Approval with conditions (Vote: 6-0)   Not available
22-1280 6-gOrdinanceANX22-01047 (District 5) De-annexing public right-of-way to Maricopa County, consisting of +0.7 acres located within the 200 block of North Signal Butte Road, within the 10800 block of East Mercury Drive, and within the 10800 block of East Boston Street, subject to approval by the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors. The de-annexation of public right-of-way is allowed pursuant to A.R.S. § 9-471.03. In 2018, 6+ acres of land were annexed into the City, including the land that is the subject of this proposed de-annexation ordinance. Since 2018, Maricopa County has determined that it needs an additional 25 feet of right-of-way in the area, specifically for Signal Butte Road, Mercury Drive, and Boston Street. This de-annexation is to accommodate Maricopa County’s right-of-way requirements.   Not available
22-1240 7-aOrdinanceAmending Title 1 of the Mesa City Code (Administrative), Chapter 20 (City Manager), Section 4 (Duties) to delegate authority to the City Manager to enter into and accept certain grant agreements without prior City Council approval. (Citywide)   Not available
22-1236 7-bOrdinanceAmending Title 5 of the Mesa City Code (Business Regulations) by adding a new Chapter 15, entitled “Short-Term Rentals”, enacting reasonable regulations and licensing requirements on short-term rentals and vacation rentals operating in Mesa. (Citywide)   Not available
22-1239 7-cOrdinanceAmending Title 6 of the Mesa City Code (Police Regulations) by repealing Chapter 21 entitled “Fireworks”, and replacing it in its entirety with a new Chapter 21 entitled “Fireworks and Permissible Consumer Fireworks”, including changes such as, clarifying terms and definitions, revising dates and times of use and sale of permissible consumer fireworks, and updating fines and creating criminal penalties for the sale and use of prohibited fireworks. (Citywide)   Not available