Monday, October 6, 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 Angela White with The Spiritual Assembly of the Bahá'ís of Mesa.  
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:  
Echo Karaoke  
*3-a  
A karaoke venue is requesting a new Series 7 Beer & Wine Bar License for  
Echo Venues LLC, 1844 West Broadway Road - Jason Paul Doty, agent.  
There is no existing license at this location. (District 3)  
Golden Valley  
*3-b  
A restaurant that serves lunch and dinner is requesting a new Series 7 Beer  
& Wine Bar License for Golden Valley 25 LLC, 832 West Baseline Road  
Suites 13-14 - Amanda F. Wong, agent. This is an owner transfer; therefore,  
the existing license held by Lu’s Chinese Inc. will revert to the State for  
modification. (District 3)  
Taco Land Inca-Mex  
*3-c  
*3-d  
A restaurant that serves lunch and dinner is requesting a new Series 12  
Restaurant License for Saenz Vasquez Family LLC, 1231 West Baseline  
Road Suite 101 - Sofia Elizabeth Vasquez Diaz, agent. There is no existing  
license at this location. (District 3)  
Level 1 Arcade Bar  
An arcade bar is requesting a new Series 6 Bar License for Level 1 Arcade  
Bar Mesa LLC, 48 West Main Street - Jeffrey Craig Miller, agent. The  
existing Series 12 Restaurant License held by Level 1 Arcade Bar Mesa LLC  
will revert to the State. (District 4)  
Daruma Ramen And Bowl  
*3-e  
A restaurant that serves lunch and dinner is requesting a new Series 12  
Restaurant License Jung N. Kim, Sole Proprietor, Jung N Kim, 2650 East  
University Drive Suite 107 - Jung N. Kim, Agent. There is no existing license  
at this location. (District 1)  
Recommendation for Denial: Mesa City staff recommend the City Council  
enter an order recommending disapproval of the liquor license application  
because public convenience and the best interests of the community will not  
be substantially served by issuing the license. The applicant has not  
obtained all necessary licenses and permits for which the applicant is liable  
at the time of the liquor license application. Specifically, the applicant has  
not obtained the following: (i) General Business License as required by Mesa  
City Code 5-5-3(A); (ii) Transaction Privilege Tax License as required by  
Mesa City Code 5-10-300(A) and; (iii) Fire Safety Operational Permit and  
inspection as required by Mesa City Code 7-2-2(a)(5) and the 2018  
International Fire Code Section 105.1.1. Additionally, the applicant has  
current debts related to accounts maintained with the City and is thus  
ineligible to receive a new license, service, or benefit from the City pursuant  
to Mesa City Code 1-32-200. Specifically, the applicant has the following city  
debts: (i) fees related to regulating the sale of alcoholic beverages as set  
forth in the City's schedule of fees and charges. A yes vote for this item on  
the consent agenda will constitute City Council's order recommending  
disapproval of the liquor license application. (Ariz. Rev. Stat. Ann. §4-201  
and Ariz. Admin. Code §R19-1-702)  
Sunnyside  
*3-f  
A restaurant that serves breakfast and lunch is requesting a new Series 12  
Restaurant License for KS Partners LLC, 2823 North Power Road Suite 101  
- Stella C Roberts, agent. The existing Series 12 Restaurant License held by  
K Bar M Restaurants LLC will revert to the State. (District 5)  
Walmart Fuel Center #3799  
*3-g  
A convenience store with a gas station is requesting a new Series 10 Beer  
and Wine Store License for Walmart Inc., 330 West Baseline Road - John  
Dean Curtis II, Agent. There is no existing license at this location. (District 4)  
4
Take action on the following contracts:  
One-Year Term Contract with Four-Year Renewal Options for Gas Service  
*4-a  
Regulators for the Materials and Supply Warehouse (for the Energy  
Resources Department) (Citywide)  
This contract will provide a list of pre-approved vendors who will respond to  
quotes for the purchases of gas service regulators for new construction  
projects and maintenance and repair of existing services in the City’s natural  
gas distribution system. Materials and Supply places orders and maintains  
inventory as needed.  
The Business Services Department and Procurement Services recommend  
awarding the contract to the lowest, responsive, and responsible bidders,  
Border States Industries, Inc., Measurement Control System, Inc., Meter  
Valve & Control, Inc., and Wesco Distribution, Inc. at $1,185,000 annually,  
with an annual increase allowance of up to 5%, or the adjusted Producer  
Price Index.  
Three-Year Term Contract with Two-Year Renewal Options for Mobile  
*4-b  
Natural Gas Supply for the Energy Resources Department (Citywide)  
This contract establishes a list of qualified suppliers to provide mobile gas  
supply in support of the natural gas distribution system during extreme  
weather events and planned maintenance, helping to minimize service  
interruptions. The contract will only be utilized when system support or direct  
customer assistance is required. For each project, the department will obtain  
quotes from the approved vendors.  
A committee representing the Energy Resources Department and  
Procurement Services evaluated responses and recommend awarding the  
contract to the highest scored proposals from Atlas Oil Company, Certarus  
(USA) Ltd., Rawhide Leasing Company LLC, and REV LNG LLC at  
$1,200,000 annually, with an annual increase allowance of up to 5%, or the  
adjusted Consumer Price Index.  
Dollar Limit Increase to the Term Contract for Stagehand Temporary Worker  
*4-c  
Services for the Arts and Culture Department (Citywide)  
This contract provides stagehand and production technicians for events at  
the Mesa Arts Center and Mesa Arts Center affiliated events throughout the  
City. Specifically, the vendor provides 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-sport operators, forklift operators, truck loaders, wardrobe  
personnel, and hair and makeup artists. An increase is necessary due to a  
rise in the contractor rates as well as expected higher contract volume and  
usage.  
The Arts and Culture Department and Procurement Services recommend  
increasing the dollar limit by $125,000, from $975,000 to $1,100,000  
annually, with UTP Productions, Inc.  
Additional Vendor Award to the Cooperative Term Contract for Bridgestone  
and Goodyear Tires for the Materials and Supply Warehouse (for Fleet  
Services and Mesa Fire and Medical Departments) (Citywide)  
*4-d  
This contract provides Bridgestone tires, primarily large tires for heavy-duty  
vehicles such as solid waste trucks and fire apparatus. This contract also  
provides Goodyear tires, which is another option to purchase emergency  
vehicle tires. This supplemental award expands the contract by adding an  
additional vendor, providing greater flexibility and choice when purchasing  
Goodyear tires.  
The Business Services Department and Procurement Services recommend  
authorizing the purchase using the State of Arizona cooperative contract with  
ATR Tires LLC dba Gomez Tire Sales & Services (a Mesa business). No  
change is requested to the contract limit of $1,612,000 annually.  
Additional Vendor Award to the Cooperative Term Contract for  
Miscellaneous Construction Materials for the Materials and Supply  
Warehouse (Citywide)  
*4-e  
This contract replenishes the Warehouse’s inventory with materials that are  
competitively priced (nationally based volume cooperative and highly  
discounted pricing) in a timely manner. Materials include brick pavers, block  
caps, mortar, bags of cement, concrete pads, nails, stakes, sealants, grout,  
bags of asphalt cold patch, etc. This supplemental award expands the  
contract by adding an additional vendor, providing greater flexibility and  
choice when purchasing these materials.  
The Business Services Department and Procurement Services recommend  
authorizing the purchase using the Sourcewell (State of Minnesota)  
cooperative contract with Anixter, Inc. No change is requested to the contract  
limit of $152,000 annually.  
Use of a 33-Month Cooperative Term Contract with Renewal Options for  
Janitorial and Sanitation Supplies, Equipment, and Related Services for  
Multiple City Departments (Citywide)  
*4-f  
The Materials and Supply Warehouse, Arts and Culture, Facilities  
Management, and Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities Departments  
require a broad supply of janitorial and sanitation products to support daily  
maintenance operations. Supplies available on this contract include  
sanitizing and disinfecting cleaners, waste receptacles, paper products  
including paper towels, cups and napkins, brooms, brushes and handles,  
latex gloves, etc.  
The Business Services Department and Procurement Services recommend  
authorizing the purchase using the City of Tucson (Omnia) cooperative  
contract with Waxie Sanitary Supply (a Mesa business) as a Local Member  
Distributor for Network Services Company dba Network Distribution at  
$350,000 annually, with an annual increase allowance of up to 5% or the  
adjusted Consumer Price Index.  
Five-Year Term Contract for Water/Wastewater Corrosion Monitoring and  
*4-g  
Testing Services for the Water Resources Department (Citywide)  
This contract will establish a list of qualified contractors who will provide  
services related to corrosion monitoring and cathodic protection systems.  
These services will include annual inspection, testing, routine maintenance,  
and minor repairs.  
A committee representing the Water Resources Department and  
Procurement Services evaluated responses and recommend awarding the  
contract to the highest scored proposals from Accurate Corrosion Control,  
Inc., Corrpro Companies, Inc., and Farwest Corrosion Control Company at  
$350,000 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 an  
*5-a  
Intergovernmental Agreement with Flood Control District of Maricopa County  
for construction, construction management, operation, and maintenance  
necessary for the drainage improvements along Elliot Road from East  
Maricopa Floodway (EMF) to Ellsworth Road. This will be achieved through  
the implementation of new storm drains and other drainage features to divert  
stormwater to EMF. (District 6)  
Approving and authorizing the City Manager to enter into a Grant Pass-Thru  
Agreement with the City of Phoenix for a grant award of $800,000 from the  
Federal Transit Administration (FTA) through the Consolidated  
Appropriations Act of 2023. The funding ($800,000 in FTA grant funds and a  
required $200,000 City match) will allow the City to construct and install  
40-50 transit micro-shelters. (Citywide)  
*5-b  
6
Discuss, receive public comment, and take action on the following ordinance:  
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) Ordinance No. 5967  
*6-a  
7
Discuss, receive public comment, and take action on the zoning ordinance, and  
take action on the resolution, relating to the development Gateway Park:  
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) Ordinance No. 5966  
*7-a  
Staff Recommendation: Approval with conditions  
P&Z Board Recommendation: Approval with conditions (Vote: 5-0)  
A resolution approving and authorizing the City Manager to enter in a  
Development Agreement (DA No. 23-00014) for the development of an  
industrial and commercial development on 33+/- acres located at the  
northwest and southwest corners of East Ray Road and South Hawes Road.  
(District 6)  
*7-b  
8
Take action on the following bingo application:  
Steven Edward Clark  
*8-a  
Steven Clark, Manager, 3403 East Main Street (District 2)  
Items not on the Consent Agenda  
9
Either discuss, receive public comment, and take action on Ordinance No. 5963,  
or introduction of Ordinance No. 5968 and setting October 20, 2025 as the date  
of the public hearing on Ordinance No. 5968. The City Council may act on only  
one of the options below.  
Discuss, receive public comment, and take action on the following  
ordinance:  
9-a  
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  
Introduction of the following ordinance and setting October 20, 2025 as  
the date of the public hearing on this ordinance:  
9-b  
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. 5968  
This Ordinance is a modified version of Ordinance No. 5963; it modifies the  
proposed definitions for legal procedurally conforming use and legal  
procedurally conforming structure by removing the proposed language that  
appears in 11-36-2(B)(2) and 11-36-2(E)(2) in Ordinance No. 5963.  
10  
11  
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.