Monday, September 22, 2025  
5:45 PM  
City Hall Council Chambers  
20 East Main Street  
City Council Agenda  
Mark Freeman  
Mayor  
Rich Adams  
Councilmember, District 1  
Francisco Heredia  
Councilmember, District 3  
Julie Spilsbury  
Councilmember, District 2  
Scott Somers  
Vice Mayor, District 6  
Jennifer Duff  
Councilmember, District 4  
Alicia Goforth  
Councilmember, District 5  
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Mayor's Welcome  
Roll Call  
Invocation by Pastor Jared Moore with One Life Church.  
Pledge of Allegiance  
Awards, Recognitions and Announcements  
1
Take action on all consent agenda items.  
Items on the Consent Agenda  
Approval of minutes of previous meetings as written.  
*2  
3
Take action on the following liquor license applications:  
Gin’s Smoke Shop  
*3-a  
A tobacco shop is requesting a new Series 10 Beer & Wine Store License for  
Memushaj LLC, 1927 North Gilbert Road Suite 2- Vergjin Memushaj, agent.  
There is no existing license at this location. (District 1)  
Alessia’s Italian Food-Alessia’s Ristorante Italiano  
*3-b  
A restaurant that serves lunch and dinner is requesting a new Series 12  
Restaurant License for Alessia’s Ristorante Italiano LLC, 5251 East Brown  
Road Suite 105 -109 - Jeffrey Miller, agent. The existing Series 7 Beer and  
Wine bar license held by Alessia’s Ristorante Italiano LLC will remain active  
at the location and stack with the Series 12 Restaurant License. (District 5)  
Circle K Store # 9577  
*3-c  
*3-d  
A convenience store is requesting a new Series 9 Liquor Store License for  
Circle K Stores Inc., 10744 East Elliot Road - Maria Danielle Burgess, agent.  
The existing Series 10 Beer & Wine Store License held by Circle K Stores  
Inc will revert to the State. (District 6)  
7-Eleven # 43049  
A convenience store is requesting a new Series 10 Beer & Wine Store  
License for Kyra 1 Inc., 7226 South Ellsworth Road - Kevinder Singh Nijjar,  
agent. The existing license held by Western Refining Retail LLC will revert  
back to the State. (District 6)  
4
Take action on the following contracts:  
Three-Year Term Contract with Two-Year Renewal Options for Fabrication  
and Installation of Parks and Facility Signs for the Parks, Recreation, and  
Community Facilities Department (Citywide)  
*4-a  
This purchase will provide a contractor to design, provide plans, fabricate,  
and install new or repair existing park identification (ID), rule, and building ID  
signs, and other signage in various parks and facilities throughout the City.  
A committee representing the Arts and Culture, Library Services, and Parks,  
Recreation, and Community Facilities Departments and Procurement  
Services evaluated responses and recommend awarding the contract to the  
highest scored proposal from Sierra Signs & Service, Inc. (a Mesa business)  
at $541,500 annually, with an annual increase allowance of up to 5%, or the  
adjusted Producer Price Index.  
11-Month Use of a Cooperative Term Contract with Renewal Options for a  
Distributed Antenna System (New) for the Mesa Gateway Airport as  
requested by the Department of Innovation and Technology Department  
(Citywide)  
*4-b  
Mesa Gateway Airport has experienced persistent radio City communication  
challenges in several areas for first responders using portable radios. To  
address these critical gaps, an Emergency Responder Communication  
Enhancement System (ERCES) will need to be installed. The system will  
ensure reliable communication across the airport, eliminating dead spots.  
These issues were identified based on a coverage study test.  
The Department of Innovation and Technology and Procurement Services  
recommend authorizing the purchase using the State of Arizona cooperative  
contract with DiscountCell, Inc. at $250,000 (Year 1) and $30,000 annually  
for subsequent years for ongoing annual maintenance and repair costs.  
Five-Year Term Contract for Industrial Plumbing Supplies for the Water  
Resources and Parks, Recreation, and Community Facilities Departments  
(Citywide)  
*4-c  
This contract will provide pipe, fittings, valves, backflow devices, and other  
related products and equipment. These items will be utilized at Water and  
Wastewater treatment facilities and by the Parks, Recreation and Community  
Facilities Department for the installation, repair, and replacement of their  
infrastructure.  
Mesa partnered with the AXIA Cooperative to lead the solicitation that  
created this contract. It will be available to over 30,000 public agencies  
nationally, including state and local governmental entities, public and private  
primary, secondary, and higher education entities, non-profit entities, and  
other agencies through AXIA’s cooperative purchasing program. As part of  
the agreement, the City will receive 0.125% of the total 2% administrative fee  
collected from sales.  
A committee representing the Water Resources Department and  
Procurement Services evaluated responses and recommend awarding the  
contract to the highest scored proposals from Best Plumbing Specialties,  
Inc., Core & Main LP, Sid Tool Co. Inc. dba MSC Industrial Supply Co. and  
Six Points Hardware at $1,400,000 annually, with an annual increase  
allowance of up to 5%, or the adjusted Consumer Price Index.  
5
Take action on the following resolutions:  
Approving and authorizing the City Manager to enter into contracts for the  
*5-a  
25-0775  
purchase of firm natural gas supplies for the City of Mesa natural gas  
distribution system, for a period of up to five years and in the amounts up to  
the full requirements of the system, as well as an agreement for asset  
management. (Citywide)  
Approving and authorizing the City Manager to accept Proposition 202 funds  
from the Gila River Indian Community in the amount of $569,675 and  
administer awarded funds. (Citywide)  
*5-b  
*5-c  
25-0793  
Authorizing the City Manager to enter into the Fourth Amendment of an  
Intergovernmental Agreement between City of Mesa and Arizona Board of  
Regents for and on behalf of Arizona State University for Crime Analysis  
assistance. (Citywide)  
Reviewing a request from the neighborhood for City of Mesa approval for the  
formation of the Mesa Vista Estates Irrigation Water Delivery District (IWDD)  
generally bounded by East Jensen Street on the north, East Mesa Vista  
Lane on the south, North Mesa Drive on the west, and North Dresden on the  
east. (District 1)  
*5-d  
6
Introduction of the following ordinances and setting October 6, 2025 as the date  
of the public hearing on these ordinances:  
ZON22-00890 "Gateway Park" 33.3± acres located at the northwest and  
southwest corners of East Ray Road and South Hawes Road. Rezone 15.6±  
acres from Limited Commercial with a Planned Area Development Overlay  
(LC-PAD) to Limited Commercial (LC), rezone 17.7± acres from LC-PAD to  
Light Industrial with a PAD overlay (LI-PAD) and Site Plan Review for an  
approximately 235,600± square foot industrial development and future  
commercial development. Mesa Airport Growth Properties, LLC, owner;  
Wendy Riddell, Berry Riddell, LLC, applicant. (District 6)  
*6-a  
Staff Recommendation: Approval with conditions  
P&Z Board Recommendation: Approval with conditions (Vote: 5-0)  
Amending Sections 10-4-4 and 10-4-5 of the Mesa City Code to reduce the  
speed limit from 40 mph to 35 mph on Extension Road between Baseline  
Road and Southern Avenue, as recommended by the Transportation  
Advisory Board. (Districts 3 and 4)  
*6-b  
7
Discuss, receive public comment, and take action on the zoning ordinance, and  
take action on the resolution, relating to the development Park North  
Multi-Family:  
ZON24-00708 "Park North Multi-Family" 5± acres located approximately 275  
feet east of the northeast corner of South Power Road and East Guadalupe  
Road. Rezone from Limited Commercial with Planned Area Development  
Overlay (LC-PAD) to Limited Commercial with a new Planned Area  
Development Overlay (LC-PAD), Council Use Permit, and Site Plan Review  
for the development of a 120-unit multiple residence development. P & G  
Land Development LLC, owner; Chris Webb, Rose Law Group, applicant.  
(District 6) Ordinance No. 5940  
*7-a  
Staff Recommendation: Approval with conditions  
P&Z Board Recommendation: Approval with conditions (Vote: 4-0)  
A resolution approving and authorizing the City Manager to enter into a  
Development Agreement (DA No. 24-00052) relating to a multiple residence  
development on 5 +/- acres of property located approximately 275 feet east  
of the northeast corner of South Power Road and East Guadalupe Road,  
requiring landscaping and construction of a pathway on parcels adjacent to  
the property, and notice to tenants of the possibility of noise and light  
intrusion from a nearby park. (District 6)  
*7-b  
8
Discuss, receive public comment, and take action on the zoning ordinance, and  
take action on the resolution, relating to the development 4062 E Main:  
ZON25-00025 "4062 E Main" 7± acres located approximately 1,600± feet  
west of the northwest corner of East Main Street and North Greenfield Road.  
Rezone 3.3± acres from Multiple Residence-4 (RM-4) to Multiple  
Residence-4 with a Planned Area Development Overlay (RM-4-PAD) and  
rezone 3.7± acres from RM-4-PAD to RM-4 with a new PAD overlay  
(RM-4-PAD) and Site Plan Review for a 137-unit attached single-residence  
development. Dolly Varden LLC, owner; Tim Boyle, Atmosphere Architects,  
applicant. (District 2) Ordinance No. 5964  
*8-a  
Staff Recommendation: Approval with conditions  
P&Z Board Recommendation: Approval with conditions (Vote: 6-0)  
ZON25-00366 "4062 E Main" 3.7± acres located approximately 1,600±  
feet west of the northwest corner of East Main Street and North Greenfield  
Road. Minor General Plan Amendment to change the Placetype from  
Urban Center with an Evolve Growth Strategy to Urban Residential with an  
Evolve Growth Strategy. Dolly Varden LLC, owner; Tim Boyle,  
Atmosphere Architects, applicant. (District 2)  
*8-b  
Staff Recommendation: Adoption  
P&Z Board Recommendation: Adoption (Vote: 6-0)  
9
Discuss, receive public comment, and take action on the following ordinances:  
Proposed amendments to Chapters 14 and 86 of Title 11 of the Mesa City  
Code. The amendments include but are not limited to: repealing in its entirety  
Chapter 14 - Employment Opportunity District and adopting a new “Chapter  
14 - Employment Opportunity District” and modifying Section 11-86-1:  
Purpose and Applicability pertaining to the purpose and applicability of use  
types. (Citywide) Ordinance No. 5962  
*9-a  
Staff Recommendation: Adoption  
P&Z Board Recommendation: Adoption (Vote: 6-0)  
Proposed amendments to Chapter 36 of Title 11 of the Mesa City Code  
pertaining to legal nonconforming uses, lots/parcels, structures, and sites,  
and legal procedurally conforming uses and structures. The amendments  
repeal in its entirety Chapter 36 - Nonconforming Uses, Structures, and Lots  
and adopt a new “Chapter 36 - Nonconforming and Procedurally  
Conforming.” (Citywide) Ordinance No. 5963  
*9-b  
P&Z Board Recommendation: Adoption (Vote: 7-0)  
Staff Recommendation: Adoption  
ZON25-00304 "Price Manor II" 6.5± acres located approximately 1,620±  
feet north of the northeast corner of East McKellips Road and North  
Center Street. Rezone from Single Residence-9 with a Planned Area  
Development overlay (RS-9-PAD) to Small Lot Single Residence 4.5 with  
a PAD overlay (RSL-4.5-PAD) for a 41-lot single residence development.  
Thomas Ahdoot, owner; Sean Lake, Pew & Lake PLC, applicant.  
(District 1) Ordinance No. 5965  
*9-c  
Staff Recommendation: Approval with conditions  
P&Z Board Recommendation: Approval with conditions (Vote: 6-0)  
Items not on the Consent Agenda  
10  
Adopting the following Notice of Intention and setting December 1, 2025 as the  
date for the public hearing:  
Presentation and discussion on proposed utility rate adjustments.  
Adoption of Notice of Intention to adjust utility rates.  
10-b 25-0814  
11  
Adopting the following Notice of Intention and setting December 1, 2025 as the  
date for the public hearing:  
Presentation and discussion on proposed water and wastewater capacity  
fee.  
11-b 25-0815  
Adoption of Notice of Intention to establish water and wastewater capacity  
fee.  
12  
13  
Items from citizens present. (Maximum of three speakers for three minutes per  
speaker.)  
Adjournment.¹  
¹ Prior to adjournment, at this Council meeting, the City Council may vote to go into executive session  
for legal advice on any item listed on this agenda pursuant to A.R.S. §38-431.03(A)(3); this notice is  
given pursuant to A.R.S. §38-431.02 to the members of the City Council and the public.