Monday, July 20, 2026  
5:45 PM  
City Hall  
20 East Main Street¹  
City Council Agenda  
Mark Freeman  
Mayor  
Rich Adams  
Councilmember, District 1  
Francisco Heredia  
Councilmember, District 3  
Dorean Taylor  
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 Reverend Kelsey Martin of Celebration of Life Presbyterian 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 application:  
Ash & Ale Co  
*3-a  
A convenience store is requesting a new Series 10 Beer and Wine Store  
License for A & A 2709 LLC, 2709 West Guadalupe Road - Jared Michael  
Repinski, agent. The existing license held by VJ Retail LLC will revert to the  
State. (District 3)  
4
Take action on the following contracts:  
Central Mesa Reuse Pipeline Project and East Mesa Interconnect Pipeline  
*4-a  
Project, Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR), Guaranteed Maximum Price  
(GMP) No. 7 of 7. (Districts 1 and 2)  
GMP No. 7 includes the procurement of 36-inch diameter concrete cylinder  
pipe and installation of the new pipeline. Staff recommend that Council  
award a contract for this project to Garney Companies, in the amount of  
$13,458,525 (GMP) and authorize a change order allowance in the amount  
of $1,345,852 to construct one mile of 36-inch waterline will allow for critical  
interconnected capacity during either outages at the Brown Road Water  
Treatment Plant, during reductions of Colorado River Water, or CAP Canal  
system dry ups.  
Use of a Cooperative Contract for the Purchase of an Electric Underground  
Cable Puller (Replacement) for the Fleet Services and Energy Resources  
Departments (Citywide)  
*4-b  
Energy Resources requires a replacement underground cable puller, as the  
existing unit has reached its end-of-life criteria and is recommended for  
retirement. This equipment is used daily to install electrical cable through  
underground conduit systems and is a critical asset for maintaining efficient  
underground infrastructure and reducing the risk of cable damage,  
equipment failure, and project delays.  
The Fleet Services and Energy Resources Departments and Procurement  
Services recommend authorizing the purchase using the Sourcewell  
cooperative contract with Global Rental Company, Inc., in an amount not to  
exceed $171,101, based on estimated requirements.  
One-Year Use of a Cooperative Term Contract with Two, One-Year Renewal  
Options for the Purchase of Field and Turf Irrigation, and Landscaping  
Products, and Specialty Conditioners and Soils for the Parks, Recreation and  
Community Facilities Department (PRCF) (Citywide)  
*4-c  
This contract will provide the necessary irrigation, parts, replacement  
equipment, new equipment, and repairs to support the Motorola IRRInet  
Irrigation Control Systems in the City’s Park and Facilities system. It also  
provides support for PRCF’s Enterprise Application Software, Mottech  
Irrigation Control Center.  
The Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities Department and  
Procurement Services recommend authorizing the purchase using the  
BuyBoard cooperative contract with Interspec, LLC, in an amount not to  
exceed $300,000 annually, with an annual increase allowance of up to 5%,  
or the adjusted Consumer Price Index.  
Three-Year Term Contract with Two-Year Renewal Options for Seasonal Ice  
Rink Construction, Installation, and Removal Services for the Parks,  
Recreation & Community Facilities Department (Citywide)  
*4-d  
This contract will provide for the rental, installation, operation, maintenance,  
and removal of a temporary outdoor ice rink at the Plaza at Mesa City Center  
for Merry Main Street. The rink will include the necessary refrigeration  
equipment, rink system, skate rentals, resurfacing equipment, and related  
support services.  
A committee representing the Parks, Recreation & Community Facilities  
Department and Procurement Services evaluated responses and  
recommend awarding the contract to the highest scored proposal from IRA  
Rinks West, LLC dba Ice Rink Events in a total amount not to exceed  
$204,800 annually, with an annual increase allowance of up to 5% or the  
adjusted Consumer Price Index.  
Four-Year Use of a Cooperative Term Contract with One-Year Renewal  
Option for the Purchase of Wastewater Bioaugmentation for the Water  
Resources Department (Citywide)  
*4-e  
This contract will provide the implementation of a specialized  
bioaugmentation designed to reduce odor emissions and hydrogen sulfide  
generation in areas of the sewer system where traditional chemical treatment  
is not feasible. The service includes installation and monthly maintenance of  
microbial dosing units that release a patented blend of beneficial bacteria  
into the collection system. These microbes outcompete hydrogen-sulfide  
producing bacteria, improve odor control and reduce corrosion within  
wastewater infrastructure.  
The Water Resources Department and Procurement Services recommend  
authorizing the purchase using the Interlocal Purchasing System (TIPS)  
cooperative contract with In-Pipe Technology, LLC, in an amount not to  
exceed $300,000 annually, with an annual increase allowance of up to 5% or  
the adjusted Consumer Price Index.  
5
Take action on the following resolutions:  
Levying the amount to be collected by a secondary property tax and the rate  
*5-a  
upon each one hundred dollars ($100) of assessed valuation of property  
subject to taxation within the City of Mesa for the fiscal year ending June 30,  
2027. (Citywide) Resolution No. 12549  
Approving and authorizing the City Manager to enter a Memorandum of  
Understanding with the Federal Bureau of Investigation to participate in the  
Safe Streets Task Force (SSTF). (Citywide) Resolution No. 12550  
*5-b  
*5-c  
Approving and authorizing the City Manager to enter into an  
Intergovernmental Agreement with Mesa Unified School District #4 to provide  
Mesa Police Officers to perform School Resource Officer duties. (Citywide)  
Resolution No. 12551  
Approving and authorizing the City Manager to enter into an  
*5-d  
*5-e  
Intergovernmental Agreement with Queen Creek Unified School District #95  
to provide Mesa Police Officers to perform School Resource Officer duties  
for schools located within the City of Mesa. (Citywide) Resolution No. 12552  
Approving and authorizing the City Manager to enter into a Foreign Trade  
Zone Operator Agreement for Foreign Trade Zone 221 with Arrow Global  
Supply Chain Services, Inc. at three adjacent sites: 7449 East Pecos Road,  
7453 East Pecos Rd, and 7250 South Sossaman Road. (District 6)  
Resolution No. 12553  
6
Introduction of the following ordinances and setting July 27, 2026 as the date of  
the public hearing on these ordinances:  
Amending Table 1 entitled Mesa Development Impact Fees in Mesa City  
Code, Title 5, Chapter 17 to remove the Public Safety Impact Fee Category  
column to confirm the discontinuation of this fee. (Citywide) Ordinance No.  
6020  
*6-a  
*6-b  
Amending Sections 10-4-5 and 10-4-6 of the Mesa City Code to modify the  
existing speed limit from 40 mph to 35 mph on Mesa Drive from Bates Street  
to Lehi Road, and modify the speed limit from 35 mph to 30 mph on Mesa  
Drive between Bates Street to the north City limits, as recommended by the  
Transportation Advisory Board. (District 1) Ordinance No. 6021  
Amending Sections 10-4-5 and 10-4-6 of the Mesa City Code to modify the  
existing speed limit from 40 mph to 35 mph on Horne from Brown Road to  
McKellips Road, and modify the speed limit from 35 mph to 30 mph on  
Horne between McKellips Road to the north City limits, as recommended by  
the Transportation Advisory Board. (District 1) Ordinance No. 6022  
*6-c  
*6-d  
ZON25-00110 "San Antonio Tire Shop" 0.4± acres located at 1609 West  
University Drive. Rezone from Office Commercial (OC) to Limited  
Commercial with a Bonus Intensity Zone Overlay (LC-BIZ) and Site Plan  
Review. This request will allow for an approximately 4,015± square foot  
Minor Automobile Repair facility. Tres Hermanos, LLC, owner; All Right  
Builders, Inc., applicant. (District 3) Ordinance No. 6023  
Staff Recommendation: Approval with conditions  
P&Z Board Recommendation: Approval with conditions (Vote: 7-0)  
ZON26-00333 "Faith Christian School" 9.9 acres located at 3761 South  
Power Road. Council Use Permit for a Private School, and Modification of  
Conditions of Approval (1-5, 8, 12 & 13) of Ordinance No. 4646, from Case  
No. Z06-088. Leman Academy of Excellence, Inc., owner; Ganeen Harstick,  
Faith Christian School, applicant. (District 6) Ordinance No. 6024  
*6-e  
Staff Recommendation: Approval with conditions  
P&Z Board Recommendation: Approval with conditions (Vote: 7-0)  
7
Take action on the following resolution declaring “2026 Zoning Code Refinement  
Text Amendment” to be a public record and available to the public, and  
introducing the following ordinance and setting July 27, 2026, as the date of the  
public hearing:  
A resolution declaring the documents filed with the City Clerk titled “2026  
Zoning Code Refinement Text Amendment” to be a public record and  
providing for the availability of the documents for public use and inspection  
with the City Clerk. (Citywide) Resolution No. 12554  
*7-a  
Proposed amendments to Mesa City Code, Title 11, Chapters 5, 6, 7, 8, 30,  
31, 34, 43, 67, 81, 86, and 87. The amendments include, but are not limited  
to: modifying entryway monumentation requirements; refining building  
material and color standards; updating Employment District use tables and  
development standards; clarifying lot and land division requirements;  
modifying standards for Detached Accessory Buildings or Structures and  
Accessory Dwelling Units; updating Live/Work Unit and residential use  
standards in Commercial Districts; refining screening requirements for certain  
specific uses and activities; modifying landscaping and alternative landscape  
plan provisions; modifying landscape diversity requirements; updating  
Manufactured Home and Recreational Vehicle Accessory Structure  
standards; clarifying sign regulations; updating procedural requirements  
related to written protests, application review, and expirations; modifying  
definitions of "Home Occupations," "Live/Work Units," and "Indoor  
Warehousing And Storage";and addinga definition for "Hazardous Material  
Warehousing and Storage."  
*7-b  
(Citywide) Ordinance No. 6025  
Staff Recommendation:Adoption  
P&Z Recommendation: Adoption with Conditions (Vote: 5-0)  
8
Take action on the following resolutions declaring certain documents to be  
public records available for public use and inspection, and introduction of the  
following ordinances and setting July 27, 2026 as the date of the public hearing  
on these ordinances, all pertaining to Zoning Ordinance amendments for  
Fleet-Based Services and Service Stations:  
A resolution declaring the document filed with the City Clerk titled "Option 1:  
Section 11-31-40: Fleet-Based Services” to be a public record available for  
public use and inspection at the Office of the City Clerk. (Citywide)  
Resolution No. 12556  
*8-a  
This resolution is a modified version of the resolution discussed at July,16,  
2026 study session modifying the required separation of Fleet-Based  
Services and from residential uses and zoning districts from 100 to 150 feet.  
Proposed amendments to Chapters 6, 7, 8, 31, and 86 pertaining to  
Fleet-Based Services and Service Stations. The amendments include, but  
are not limited to: adding definitions for Fleet-Based Services, Heavy  
Fleet-Based Services, and Accessory Electric Vehicle Charging; modifying  
definitions for Light Fleet-Based Services and Service Stations; adding  
Heavy Fleet-Based Services, Accessory Electric Vehicle Charging, and  
related footnotes to land use tables; modifying Section 11-31-25 titled,  
“Service Stations”; and adding Section 11-31-40 titled, “Fleet-Based  
Services.” (Citywide) Ordinance No. 6026  
*8-b  
This ordinance is a modified version of the ordinance discussed at July 16,  
2026 study session modifying the required separation of Fleet-Based  
Services and Service Stations from residential uses and zoning districts  
from 100 to 150 feet and modifying the land use process for Light  
Fleet-Based Services in the LC District from permitted to requiring a Council  
Use Permit.  
A resolution declaring the document filed with the City Clerk titled "Option 2:  
Section 11-31-40: Fleet-Based Services” to be a public record available for  
public use and inspection at the Office of the City Clerk. (Citywide)  
Resolution No. 12555  
*8-c  
This resolution is a modified version of the resolution discussed at July,16,  
2026 study session modifying the maximum height of fleet vehicle parking,  
charging, and storage from 30 feet to located at grade, except for in the GI  
and HI Districts where the maximum height would be 30 feet; and modifying  
the required separation of Fleet-Based Services from residential uses and  
zoning districts from 100 to 150 feet.  
Proposed amendments to Chapters 6, 7, 8, 31, and 86 pertaining to  
Fleet-Based Services and Service Stations. The amendments include, but  
are not limited to: adding definitions for Fleet-Based Services, Heavy  
Fleet-Based Services, and Accessory Electric Vehicle Charging; modifying  
definitions for Light Fleet-Based Services and Service Stations; adding  
Heavy Fleet-Based Services, Accessory Electric Vehicle Charging, and  
related footnotes to land use tables; modifying Section 11-31-25 titled,  
“Service Stations”; and adding Section 11-31-40 titled, “Fleet-Based  
Services.” (Citywide) Ordinance No. 6027  
*8-d  
This ordinance is a modified version of the ordinance discussed at July,16,  
2026 study session modifying the required separation of Fleet-Based  
Services and Service Stations from residential uses and zoning districts  
from 100 to 150 feet, modifying the land use process for Light Fleet-Based  
Services in the LC District from permitted to requiring a Council Use Permit,  
and modifying the maximum height of fleet vehicle parking, charging, and  
storage from 30 feet to located at grade, except for in the GI and HI Districts  
where the maximum height would be 30 feet.  
Items not on the Consent Agenda  
Items from citizens present.  
9
(Maximum of three speakers for three minutes per speaker.)  
10  
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.