Monday, May 18, 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 Pastor Gregory Dansby of Holy Temple Church of God in Christ

Pledge of Allegiance

Awards, Recognitions and Announcements

Take action on all consent agenda items.

Items on the Consent Agenda

Approval of minutes of previous meetings as written.

26-0034

Take action on the following liquor license applications:

Casa De Mambo

*3-a

A restaurant that serves lunch and dinner is requesting a new Series 12

Restaurant License for Caribbean Solutions LLC, 1130 West Grove Avenue

Suite 110, Ruben Dario Sierra, agent. The existing license held by Mambos

LLC will revert to the State. (District 3)

Grab N Go

*3-b

*3-c

*3-d

A convenience store is requesting a new Series 10 Beer and Wine Store

License for Grab N Go Country Club LLC, 757 South Country Club Drive,

Michael Raymond Kaffer Jr, agent. The existing license held by Fonecs LLC

will revert to the State. (District 4)

Target #2940

A retail store is requesting a new Series 10S Beer and Wine Store License

with Sampling Privileges for Target Stores Inc, 1517 South Signal Butte

Road, Ryan Witner Anderson, agent. There is no existing license at this

location. (District 5)

Zeitouna

A restaurant that serves lunch and dinner is requesting a new Series 12

Restaurant License for F&N Foods LLC, 3515 South Ellsworth Road Suite

101, Juanita Alicia Esparza, agent. There is no existing license at this

location. (District 6)

Circle K Store #9577

*3-e

26-0455

A convenience store is requesting a new Series 9 Liquor Store License for

Circle K Stores Inc, 10744 East Elliot Road - Maria Danielle Burges, agent.

There is no existing license at this location. (District 6)

Take action on the following contracts:

Three-Year Term Contract with Two-Year Renewal Options for Ford and

26-0468

*4-a

Nissan OEM Auto and Light Duty Truck Parts for the Fleet Services

Department (Citywide)

This contract will provide Ford and Nissan Original Equipment Manufacturer

(OEM) Auto and Light-Duty Parts required to repair and service the City’s

fleet of sedans, light duty trucks, vans, and other pieces of equipment owned

by the City. Fleet Services is responsible for maintaining and servicing more

than 770 light-duty vehicles manufactured by Ford and Nissan that enable

City departments to deliver essential services to the community.

The Fleet Services Department and Procurement Services recommend

awarding the contract to the lowest, responsive and responsible bidders, Don

Sanderson Ford, Inc. dba Sanderson Ford and Reigi Auto of Mesa, LLC dba

Courtesy Nissan of Mesa (a Mesa business) in a combined total amount not

to exceed $250,000, 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 Vehicle

Detection Systems for Intelligent Transportation Systems for the

Transportation Department (Sole Source) (Citywide)

*4-b

26-0469

The Transportation Department currently operates and maintains 515

signalized intersections. Reliable vehicle detection remains essential for

smooth traffic flow and safe operations and Wavetronix technology supports

this effort by analyzing intersection data and recommending updated

max-green times, as well as offering the Smart Multi Approach system for

cost-effective stop-bar detection. Wavetronix is a new system with modern

technologies. Transportation originally purchased Wavetronix as a

demonstration, and the ITS group is pleased with its performance in

monitoring traffic at signalized intersections.

The Transportation Department and Procurement Services recommend

awarding the contract to the sole source vendor, Summit Traffic Solutions in

an amount not to exceed $500,000, with an annual increase allowance of up

to 5% or the adjusted Consumer Price Index.

One-Year Use of a Cooperative Term Contract with Three, One-Year

Renewal Options for the Purchase of Epoxy Coating Services for the

Transportation Department (Citywide)

*4-c

26-0475

This contract provides epoxy coating refresh services for existing and new

roadway sections. Epoxy coating is a durable, high visibility pavement

treatment used to improve safety and extend the life of roadway markings,

bike lanes, and micromobility corridors.

The Transportation Department and Procurement Services recommend

authorizing the purchase using the City of Scottsdale S.A.V.E. cooperative

contract with Creative Paving Solutions, Inc. in an amount not to exceed

$150,000 annually, with an annual increase allowance of up to 5%, or the

adjusted Consumer Price Index.

Five-Year Term Contract for Powdered Activated Carbon for the Water

*4-d

26-0470

Resources Department (Citywide)

Powdered Activated Carbon (PAC) is a critical treatment chemical used at

the Brown Road Water Treatment Plant to remove total organic carbon and

control taste and odor in the raw water supplied through the Central Arizona

Project canal system. PAC absorbs naturally occurring organic compounds

as well as synthetic organic contaminants, improving overall water quality

and supporting compliance with regulatory standards.

A committee representing the Water Resources Department and

Procurement Services evaluated responses and recommend awarding the

contract to the highest scored proposal from Arq Purification, LLC in an

amount not to exceed $420,000 annually, with an annual increase allowance

of up to 5% or the adjusted Consumer Price Index.

52-Month Use of a Cooperative Term Contract for the Purchase of Apple

Computer Products for the Department of Innovation and Technology

(Citywide)

*4-e

26-0471

This contract provides for Apple PC cycle replacements and supplemental

purchases of laptops and tablets for various Citywide departments as

needed. It supports the City’s ongoing PC Cycle Replacement Program,

ensuring that end-user devices are refreshed on a regular schedule to

maintain reliability, security, and compatibility with current software

standards. In addition to scheduled replacements, the contract allows

departments to procure supplemental equipment to meet operational needs,

accommodate staffing changes, and support evolving technology

requirements.

The Department of Innovation and Technology and Procurement Services

recommend authorizing the purchase using the Mohave Educational

cooperative contract with Apple in an amount not to exceed $600,000

annually, with an annual increase allowance of up to 5%, or the adjusted

Consumer Price Index.

One-Year Term Contract with Four-Year Renewal Options for Fertilizer and

Related Commodities for the Parks, Recreation, and Community Facilities

and Facilities Management Departments (Citywide)

*4-f

26-0472

This contract will provide fertilizer and related commodities for use in

landscaped areas at Mesa Aquatic Facilities, City Facilities, Mesa Cemetery,

Parks retention basins and sports fields. Fertilizer is needed for turf grass,

plants, and trees across parks, pools, sports facilities, and City facilities.

The Parks, Recreation, and Community Facilities and Facilities Management

Departments and Procurement Services recommend awarding the contract

to the lowest, responsive, and responsible bidders, J R Simplot Company;

Nutrien AG Solutions, Inc.; and Wilbur-Ellis Holdings II, Inc. in an amount not

to exceed $286,000 annually, with an annual increase allowance of up to 5%

or the adjusted Consumer Price Index.

Use of a Cooperative Contract for the Purchase of Nine E-One Cyclone

Custom Pumper Apparatuses, Two E-One Cyclone Custom Heavy Rescue

Apparatuses, and One E-One Cyclone Custom Rear Mount Aerial Platform

Apparatus (Replacements) for the Mesa Fire and Medical Department

(Funded by 2022 and 2024 Public Safety Bonds) (Citywide)

*4-g

26-0474

The Mesa Fire and Medical Department is requesting the purchase of nine

E-One Cyclone custom pumper apparatuses, two E-One Cyclone custom

heavy rescue apparatuses, and one rear-mount aerial apparatus as part of

the department’s current replacement schedule. These apparatuses are

nearing the end of their service life, require increasing maintenance, and no

longer meet current performance standards. Replacing them will improve

reliability and ensure firefighters have safe, dependable equipment for

emergency response. The units being replaced will be traded, auctioned or

sold.

The Mesa Fire and Medical Department and Procurement Services

recommend authorizing the purchase using the Sourcewell cooperative

contract with Fire Truck Solutions in an amount not to exceed $16,900,000,

based on estimated requirements.

Three-Year Term Contract with Two-Year Renewal Options for

Structural/Extrication Personal Protective Equipment for the Mesa Fire and

Medical Department (Citywide)

*4-h

26-0478

This contract will provide structural and extrication personal protective

equipment (PPE) for Mesa Fire and Medical Department personnel, including

turnout coats and pants, helmets, thermal hoods, structural boots, and

gloves, as well as extrication coats and pants for motor vehicle and other

non-fire incidents. These purchases include replacement PPE for current

members based on wear, damage, and end-of-life requirements, as well as

new helmets and gear for incoming recruits and personnel receiving

promotions. The contract also emphasizes particulate blocking features

within structural PPE to enhance protection against carcinogens and help

mitigate known cancer risks among fire service personnel.

A committee representing the Mesa Fire and Medical Department and

Procurement Services evaluated responses and recommend awarding the

contract to the highest scored proposals from MES Acquisition, Inc. dba MES

Service Company, LLC; L.N. Curtis & Sons dba Curtis Blue Line; Matlick

Enterprises dba United Fire Equipment Company.; Great West Fire Safety,

Inc.; and Redline Fire Supplies, LLC in a combined total amount not to

exceed $1,275,000 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 Fingerprinting

Services for various City Departments as requested by the Human

Resources and Mesa Police Departments (Citywide)

*4-i

26-0479

This contract will provide fingerprinting services for City departments in

support of employee, contractor, and volunteer onboarding; permit and

license requirements; and fingerprinting needs at the Mesa Municipal Court

and Mesa Police Department.

A committee representing the Human Resources and Mesa Police

Departments, and Procurement Services evaluated responses and

recommend awarding the contract to the highest scored proposal from

Secureone, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $200,000 annually, with an

annual increase allowance of up to 5% or the adjusted Consumer Price

Index.

Dollar Limit Increase to the Term Contract for Uniform Garments for Citywide

*4-j

26-0484

Departments (Citywide)

Through its Uniform Garment Program, the City purchases and issues

garments to for certain classes of employees. Items include T-shirts, polo

shirts, jeans and shorts; traditional poly/cotton and cotton uniform shirts and

pants; and jackets, hats and ball caps.

The contract is in its final year. Work on a new contract started in late 2025

but the extent of specification changes from the many departments has

slowed the rebid and the contract was extended through 9/15/2026. The

remaining funds are not enough to sustain the City’s needs during this

extended period for the rebid and award of the new contract.

The Business Services Department and Procurement Services recommend

increasing the dollar limit with Ace Uniforms of Phoenix (Primary) and

Mission Uniform Supply (Secondary) by $250,000, from $475,000 to a

combined total amount not to exceed $725,000 through 9/15/2026.

Hohokam Stadium and Fitch Park Improvement Project - Construction

Manager at Risk (CMAR), Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) (District 1

and 4)

*4-k

26-0490

Hohokam Stadium and Fitch Park are actively used by Major League

Baseball’s Athletics and the Parks, Recreation, and Community Facilities

Department throughout the year. This project addresses the City’s

contractual obligations under the 2013 Facility Use Agreement for

“Scheduled Capital Improvements”. The project includes renovating

underutilized spaces in Hohokam Stadium for new and updated facilities

including sports medicine facilities with associated equipment, locker room

improvements and updates to the team dining area. At Fitch Park the

hitting/pitching lab will be expanded to add two new lanes.

Staff recommend awarding a construction services contract to the selected

CMAR, Mortenson Construction, in the amount of $7,291,438.00 (GMP), and

authorizing a change order allowance in the amount of $729,144.00 (10%)

for a total amount of $8,020,582.00 This project is funded by Capital General

Fund.

Take action on the following resolutions:

Approving and authorizing the City Manager to enter into a Grant Award with

26-0486

*5-a

the Office of Justice Programs, to accept $228,253 in grant funds for the

Mesa Public Safety Support Department’s Forensic Services Division for

DNA capacity enhancement and backlog reduction. (Citywide)

Approving and authorizing the City Manager to enter into an

*5-b

26-0460

Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) with the Flood Control District of

Maricopa County (FCDMC) for the design and construction of drainage

improvements within City right-of-way on a portion of Southern Avenue

located west of Hawes Road and east of 80th Street under FCDMC’s Small

Project Assistant Program (SPAP). These proposed improvements will

include expanding the existing perimeter wall openings and installing grates

within the existing channel to improve flow capacity. The estimated total

fiscal impact of this IGA is $421,730, and 75% of this estimated total

($316,297) is eligible for reimbursement through SPAP, meaning the

estimated fiscal impact on the City is $105,433. This project is funded by the

Environmental Compliance Fee in the Transportation Capital Improvement

Program. (District 5)

Authorizing continued negotiations for the acquisition of certain real property

rights necessary for the Pecos Road Relief Sewer Line, CP1185NS03, and,

as a matter of public use and necessity, authorizing the acquisition through

eminent domain of certain necessary real property rights (easement) located

at 4636 E. Pecos Road, Gilbert, Arizona, at the northwest corner of Power

Road and Pecos Road. (Pecos Road Relief Sewer Line project location,

District 6)

*5-c

*5-d

26-0465

26-0446

Approving and authorizing the City Manager to enter into a Foreign Trade

Zone Operator Agreement for Foreign Trade Zone 221 with Apple Inc., to

activate and operate a high-tech manufacturing and storage facility for

foreign-trade zone activities at 3740 S Signal Butte Rd; Foreign Trade Zone

No. 221. (District 6)

Take action on the following resolution and introduction of the following

ordinance relating to the City of Mesa Personnel Rules, and setting June 1, 2026

as the date of the public hearing on the ordinance:

Resolution declaring the document filed with the City Clerk and entitled “City

of Mesa Personnel Rules”, effective July 1, 2026, to be a public record and

providing availability of the documents for public review and inspection.

*6-a

26-0503

Ordinance repealing the existing Personnel Rules applicable to City of Mesa

employees and adopting new Personnel Rules. (Citywide)

*6-b

26-0428

Introduction of the following ordinance and setting June 1, 2026 as the date of

the public hearing on these ordinance:

Discuss, receive public comment, and take action on the following ordinances:

An ordinance amending Chapter 31 of Title 1 of the Mesa City Code

pertaining to the authority and duties of the City Auditor. The amendments

include adoption of new Section 1-31-6 (Access to Records and Property),

allowing the City Auditor access to City records and property to conduct an

audit or otherwise perform the duties of the City Auditor, and Section 1-31-7

(Audit Committee Meetings), allowing the City Auditor to request meetings

with the Audit, Finance and Enterprise Committee. (Citywide)

Ordinance No. 6012

*8-a

26-0267

ZON26-00081 "Brakes Plus Mesa," 0.9± acres located approximately 510±

feet north of the northwest corner of South Ellsworth Road and East Elliott

Road. Major Site Plan Modification and amending Conditions of Approval No.

1 and No. 6 of Ordinance 5855. This request will allow for an approximately

4,897± square foot minor auto repair development. Ellsworth Land LP,

Owner; Juel Rae, Olsson, Inc., applicant. (District 6) Ordinance No. 6013

*8-b

26-0389

Staff Recommendation: Approval

P&Z Board Recommendation: Approval with conditions (Vote: 6-0)

Discuss, receive public comment, and take action on the zoning ordinance, and

take action on the resolution, relating to the development known as Sun Devil

Auto.

ZON25-00256 "Sun Devil Auto - Signal Butte" 5.9± acres located

approximately 280 feet east of the northeast corner of East Southern Avenue

and South Signal Butte Road. Major Site Plan Modification and amending

Conditions of Approval Nos. 1, 6, 7 and 9 of Ordinance No. 3884 for the

development of an approximately 7,689± square foot Minor

Automobile/Vehicle Service and Repair facility. WS Holdings I, LLC, owner;

George Pasquel III, Withey Morris Baugh, PLC, applicant. (District 5)

Ordinance No. 5990

*9-a

25-0957

Staff Recommendation: Approval with conditions

P&Z Board Recommendation: Approval with conditions (Vote: 4-0)

Approving and authorizing the City Manager to enter into a development

agreement between WS Holdings I, LLC, and the City of Mesa, for property

located approximately 280 feet east of the northeast corner of South Signal

Butte Road and East Southern Avenue. (District 5)

*9-b

26-0445

Take action to adopt the FY 2026/2027 tentative budget:

Take action on and adopt the tentative FY 2026/27 Budget. A Special

Council meeting to hold a public hearing and adopt the final budget will be on

June 1, 2026 immediately following the regular council meeting. (Citywide)

*10-a 26-0282

Items not on the Consent Agenda

Introduction of the following ordinances and setting June 1, 2026, as the date of

the public hearing on alternative zoning case ordinances, both relating to a

proposed development known as “Ascension.”

Staff recommended ordinance for ZON25-00635 "Ascension," 40± acres

located at the northeast corner of East Brown Road and North 32nd Street.

Rezone from Agricultural (AG) to Single Residence-15 with a Planned Area

Development Overlay (RS-15-PAD). This request will allow for a 46-lot single

residence development. Brown Road Citrus, LLC, Owner; Baylee Lopez,

Wood, Patel & Associates, Applicant. (District 1)

11-a 26-0346

Staff recommends this project have a maximum density of 1.24 dwelling

units per acre, resulting in a 46-lot single residence development, to be

consistent with the Citrus Sub-Area Plan character area that is predominately

RS-35 to preserve low-density, suburban-estate type residential uses.

Ordinance No. ___ reflects staff’s recommendation.

P&Z Board recommended ordinance for ZON25-00635 "Ascension," 40±

acres located at the northeast corner of East Brown Road and North 32nd

Street. Rezone from Agricultural (AG) to Single Residence-15 with a Planned

Area Development Overlay (RS-15-PAD). This request will allow for a 47-lot

single residence development. Brown Road Citrus, LLC, Owner; Baylee

Lopez, Wood, Patel & Associates, Applicant.

11-b 26-0487

(District 1)

The Planning and Zoning Board recommended approval of the proposed

development with a density of 1.27 dwelling units per acre, at the request of

the applicant, resulting in a 47-lot single residence development. Ordinance

No. ___ reflects the P&Z Board’s recommendation. (Vote: 6-0)

Conduct a public hearing and take action on the following resolution relating to

the Mesa Town Center Improvement District No. 228:

Conduct a public hearing on the annual assessments for the Mesa Town

Center Improvement District No. 228.

12-a 26-0492

12-b 26-0493

A resolution approving the 2026 District Assessments for Mesa Town Center

Improvement District No. 228. The proposed final assessments do not

include any rate increases. (District 4)

Items from citizens present.

13-a 26-0009

(Maximum of three speakers for three minutes per speaker.)

Adjournment.¹