Monday, May 4, 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 Ann Lyter at Velda Rose United Methodist 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:  
309 Sports Lounge  
*3-a  
A restaurant that serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner is requesting a new  
Series 12 Restaurant License for HNB LLC, 2050 West Guadalupe Road  
Suite 9-12, Christian Kevin Kramber, Agent. The existing license held by La  
Casa De Las Flores Gourmet Kitchen LLC will revert to the State. (District 3)  
AW Smoke Shop  
*3-b  
A smoke shop is requesting a new Series 10 Beer and Wine Store License  
for Ora Investments LLC, 1232 East Southern Avenue Suite 4, Jeffrey Craig  
Miller, Agent. There is no existing license at this location. (District 4)  
4
Take action on the following contracts:  
Three-Year Term Contract with Two-Year Renewal Options for Pavement  
*4-a  
Marking Materials and Traffic Paint for the Transportation Department  
(Citywide)  
The Transportation Department is responsible for installing and maintaining  
pavement markings that support traffic control throughout the community.  
These markings are for roadways, intersections, bike lanes, and parking lots,  
including lane lines, crosswalks, stop bars, legends, symbols, and other  
roadway markings. This contract provides thermoplastic markings,  
waterborne traffic paint, alkyd extrude thermoplastic, and glass beads used  
for visibility enhancement.  
The Transportation Department and Procurement Services recommend  
awarding the contract to the lowest, responsive, and responsible bidders,  
Geveko Markings, LLC.; Ennis Flint, Inc.; Svevia USA Inc. dba Roadmax  
Products; and Potters Industries, LLC. in a total amount not to exceed  
$525,600 annually, with an annual increase allowance of up to 5% or the  
adjusted Consumer Price Index.  
Purchase of Variable Frequency Drives (Replacements) for the Water  
*4-b  
Resources Department (Sole Source) (Citywide)  
The Brown Road Water Treatment Plant must replace the Variable  
Frequency Drives (VFDs) serving the washwater recovery basin pumps, as  
well as the six VFDs operating the flocculator drives for basins 1-6. The  
existing drives have exceeded their useful life and have become increasingly  
unreliable due to age and component obsolescence, making ongoing  
maintenance difficult. These VFDs play a critical role in regulating pump flow  
and controlling flocculator mixing speeds (functions essential to maintaining  
stable treatment processes), consistent water quality and compliance with  
regulatory standards.  
The Water Resources Department and Procurement Services recommend  
awarding the contract to the sole source vendor, Border States, at $157,000  
based on estimated requirements.  
Three-Year Term Contract with Two-Year Renewal Options for Emergency  
and Non-Emergency Generator Rental Services for the Water Resources  
Department, Facilities Management and the Department of Innovation and  
Technology (Citywide)  
*4-c  
The Water Resources Department, Facilities Management, and the  
Department of Innovation and Technology require access to rental  
generators, transformers, and power cables to ensure uninterrupted  
operations at critical facilities that serve our community. These departments  
rely on rental generators primarily during the hot Arizona summer months  
and at other times as needed to provide backup power for locations and sites  
without redundant systems, including pump stations. When required,  
stand-by rental units are positioned onsite to maintain operational readiness  
during power failures, helping protect essential City services, public health,  
and the environment.  
A committee representing Water Resources, Facilities Management, Mesa  
Fire and Medical Department, the Department of Innovation and Technology,  
and Procurement Services evaluated responses and recommend awarding  
the contract to the highest scored proposals from H&E Equipment Services,  
Inc. dba H&E Rentals, Herc Rentals, Inc., GenServe LLC (a Mesa business),  
and Garner Environmental Services, in a combined total amount not to  
exceed $600,000 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 Generator  
Purchases and Installation Services (Replacement) for Facilities  
*4-d  
Management and the Department of Innovation and Technology (Citywide)  
This contract provides for the purchase and installation of new generators  
and related equipment for the City on an as-needed basis to ensure  
uninterrupted power for critical City-owned facilities during outages. These  
generators are essential for maintaining operations, protecting public safety,  
and preventing service disruptions caused by utility failures or extreme  
weather.  
A committee representing Facilities Management, Water Resources, the  
Mesa Fire and Medical Department, the Department of Innovation and  
Technology and Procurement Services evaluated responses and  
recommend awarding the contract to the highest scored proposals from H&E  
Equipment Services, Inc. dba H&E Rentals, K2 Electric, LLC., and GenServe  
LLC (a Mesa business) in a combined total amount not to exceed $500,000  
annually, with an annual increase allowance of up to 5% or the adjusted  
Consumer Price Index.  
One-Year Use of a Cooperative Term Contract with Two, One-Year Renewal  
Options for the Purchase of a Statewide Fire Incident Management System  
for the Mesa Fire and Medical Department (Arizona Department of  
Administration "Reimbursement" Grant) (Citywide)  
*4-e  
By implementing the fire incident management solution, MFMD (along with  
other municipal fire departments) will improve notification, response  
management, and reporting of critical incidents. The Arizona Department of  
Administration State Grants Office grant is designed to provide funding to  
municipal fire departments and fire districts for this specific hardware and  
software. This is a reimbursement grant where the City of Mesa will pay  
upfront and then be reimbursed 100% by the Arizona Department of  
Administration.  
The Mesa Fire and Medical Department and Procurement Services  
recommend authorizing the purchase using the State of Arizona cooperative  
contract with Versaterm Public Safety US, Inc., in an amount not to exceed  
$490,200 for Year 1, $444,000 for Year 2, and $455,100 for Year 3, with an  
annual increase allowance of up to 5%, or the adjusted Consumer Price  
Index. This purchase is 100% grant funded.  
5
Take action on the following resolutions:  
Approving and authorizing the City Manager to submit the City of Mesa  
*5-a  
Annual Action Plan for Fiscal Year 2026/2027. Approving and authorizing the  
submittal of applications to receive entitlement funds for Fiscal Year  
2026/2027 under the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development  
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program, Emergency  
Solutions Grant (ESG) program, HOME Investment Partnership Program  
(HOME), and Human Services to fund activities approved by the City  
Council; and authorizing the City Manager to expend, disburse and enter into  
agreements for disbursement of Fiscal Year 2026/2027 CDBG, ESG, HOME,  
and Human Services funds, received by the City. (Citywide)  
Resolution No. 12512  
Approving a Substantial Amendment to the FY 2021/2022 HOME-American  
Rescue Plan (HOME-ARP) Allocation Plan and authorizing the City Manager  
to sign and submit the Amendment to the U.S. Department of Housing and  
Urban Development (HUD). (Citywide) Resolution No. 12513  
*5-b  
*5-c  
Approving and authorizing the City Manager to enter into a Right of Way  
Occupancy License with Vero Fiber Networks, LLC. (Citywide)  
Resolution No. 12514  
6
Introduction of the following ordinances and setting May 18, 2026 as the date of  
the public hearing on these 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  
*6-a  
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  
*6-b  
Staff Recommendation: Approval with conditions  
P&Z Board Recommendation: Approval with conditions (Vote: 4-0)  
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  
*6-c  
Staff Recommendation: Approval  
P&Z Board Recommendation: Approval with conditions (Vote: 6-0)  
7
Discuss, receive public comment, and take action on the following ordinance:  
ZON25-00917 "Longbow Mixed-Use" 3.4± acres located approximately  
1,665± feet west of the southwest corner of North Recker Road and East  
Longbow Parkway. 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),  
Council Use Permit (CUP) and Site Plan Review. This request will allow for  
the development of an approximately 56,360± square foot hotel and future  
commercial development. Dover Associates, LLC, Owner. Chris Webb, Rose  
Law Group, applicant. (District 5) Ordinance No. 6008  
*7-a  
Staff Recommendation: Approval  
P&Z Board Recommendation: Approval with conditions (Vote: 6-0)  
For continuance to the June 1, 2026 City Council meeting.  
Items not on the Consent Agenda  
8
Conduct a public hearing, take action on the following annexation ordinance,  
major General Plan amendment resolution, and zoning case ordinance relating  
to a proposed development known as "Haven at Hawes."  
ANX25-00231 - Annexing 40+ acres located at the southeast corner of South  
Hawes Road and East Mesquite Street. This request has been initiated by  
Sean Lake / Sarah Prince, Pew & Lake, P.L.C., for the owner, Stewart  
Development II, LLC. (District 6) Ordinance No. 6010  
8-a  
GPA25-00233 "Haven at Hawes," 38± acres located at the southeast corner  
of South Hawes Road and East Mesquite Street. Major General Plan  
Amendment to change the Placetype from Local Employment Center to  
Urban Residential. Stewart Development II, LLC, Owner; Sean Lake / Sarah  
Prince, Pew & Lake, P.L.C., Applicant. (District 6) Resolution No. 12515  
8-b  
Staff Recommendation: Adoption  
P&Z Board Recommendation: Adoption (Vote: 6-0)  
ZON25-00234 "Haven at Hawes," 38± acres located at the southeast corner  
of South Hawes Road and East Mesquite Street. Rezoning from Agricultural  
(AG) to Residential Small-Lot 2.5 with a Planned Area Development overlay  
(RSL-2.5-PAD) and approval of residential product. This request will allow for  
a 230-lot single residence development. Stewart Development II, LLC,  
Owner; Sean Lake / Sarah Prince, Pew & Lake, P.L.C., applicant.  
(District 6) Ordinance No. 6011  
8-c  
Staff Recommendation: Approval with conditions  
P&Z Board Recommendation: Approval with conditions (Vote: 6-0)  
9
Conduct a public hearing and take action on the following major General Plan  
amendment resolution and zoning case ordinance relating to a proposed  
development known as "Haven at Destination."  
GPA25-00283 "Haven at Destination," 28± acres located at the northwest  
corner of South Meridian Road and Arizona Route 24. Major General Plan  
Amendment to change the Placetype from Urban Center to Mixed  
Residential. The Cubes at Meridian 24 LLC, Owner; Sean Lake / Sarah  
Prince, Pew & Lake, P.L.C., Applicant. (District 6) Resolution No. 12516  
9-a  
Staff Recommendation: Adoption  
P&Z Board Recommendation: Adoption (Vote: 6-0)  
ZON25-00288 "Haven at Destination," 28± acres located at the northwest  
corner of South Meridian Road and Arizona Route 24. Rezone from General  
Industrial (GI) to Small-Lot Single Residence 2.5 with a Planned Area  
Development Overlay (RSL-2.5-PAD) and approval of residential product.  
This request will allow for a 155-lot single residence development. The  
Cubes at Meridian 24 LLC, Owner; Sean Lake / Sarah Prince, Pew & Lake,  
P.L.C., applicant. (District 6). Ordinance No. 6009  
9-b  
Staff Recommendation: Approval with conditions  
P&Z Board Recommendation: Approval with conditions (Vote: 6-0)  
10  
Items from citizens present.  
Items from citizens present.  
(Maximum of three speakers for three minutes per speaker.)  
11  
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.