Monday, January 12, 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

Moment of Silence

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.

26-0025

Take action on the following liquor license applications:

BBQ Chicken Mesa

*3-a

26-0069

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

Restaurant License for JSTN 602 LLC, 138 South Dobson Road Suite 107 -

Rock Huh, agent. There is no existing license at this location.

(District 3)

Bellagio Smoke & Vape

*3-b

*3-c

26-0068

26-0067

A smoke shop is requesting a new Series 10 Beer and Wine Store License

for DVT423K LLC, 28 South Dobson Road Suite 105 - Alario Ray Insunsa,

agent. There is no existing license at this location. (District 3)

Pedal Haus Brewery

A brewery is requesting a new Series 6 Bar License for Pedal Mesa LLC,

201 West Main Street - Camila Alarcon, agent. The existing Series 12

Restaurant License held by Pedal Mesa LLC was issued on 11/23/2024.

This license will revert to the State. (District 4)

Las Sendas Golf Club

*3-d

26-0066

A bar is requesting a new Series 6 Bar License for LSM Golf LLC, 7555 East

Eagle Crest Drive - Jeffrey Craig Miller, agent. The existing Series 7 Beer

and Wine Bar License and Series 12 Restaurant License held by LSM Golf

LLC were both issued on 12/10/2009. The Series 12 Restaurant License will

revert to the State and the Series 7 Beer and Wine Bar License will remain at

the location in non-use (inactive) status until it's either transferred or sold.

(District 5)

Take action on the following contracts:

Purchase of FlowRider Repair Parts and Services (Replacement) for the

Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities Department. (Sole Source)

*4-a

26-0059

(Citywide)

This purchase is for the replacement and installation of foam and vinyl

covering for all walls, front and rear pillow padding, a ride surface divider,

and nozzle flaps for the FlowRider attraction located at the Rhodes Aquatic

Complex.

The Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities Department and

Procurement Services recommend awarding the contract to the sole source

vendor, FlowRider at $250,000, based on estimated requirements.

One-Year Term Contract for Dynamo Playground Equipment Repair and

Replacement Parts for the Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities

Department. (Sole Source) (Citywide)

*4-b

26-0060

The City has seven parks that have playground equipment manufactured by

Dynamo Industries. This contract will provide maintenance, repairs, and

add-on equipment for all the City’s Dynamo playground equipment.

The Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities Department and

Procurement Services recommend awarding the contract to the sole source

vendor, Dynamo Industries at $300,000, based on estimated requirements.

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

Gate Installation, Repair, Rental and Supplies for the Parks, Recreation, and

Community Facilities and Facilities Management Departments. (Citywide)

*4-c

26-0062

Temporary fencing is commonly used to create interim dog parks during

maintenance periods, to secure active jobsites, and to restrict access to

playground equipment deemed unsafe for public use. This contract will

provide fencing and gate services as needed for any City park or facility, and

will include installation, repair, rental, and related materials. In addition, the

contract covers the repair and replacement of chain-link fencing throughout

the City.

A committee representing the Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities

and Procurement Services evaluated responses and recommend awarding

the contract to the highest scored proposals from BLCG Corp dba All Pro

Fence (a Mesa business) and Biddle and Brown Fence Co., LLC dba

Perimeter Solutions Group, LLC at a combined total amount not to exceed

$400,000 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 Fasteners,

Hardware, and Electrical Supplies for the Fleet Services Department.

(Citywide)

*4-d

26-0061

This contract will provide fasteners, electrical hardware, and related products

essential to the onsite maintenance and repair of the City’s various municipal

vehicles and equipment maintained by Fleet Services.

A committee representing the Fleet Services Department and Procurement

Services evaluated responses and recommend awarding the contract to the

highest scored proposal from Sid Tool Co., Inc. dba MSC Industrial Supply

Co. not to exceed $165,000 annually, with an annual increase allowance of

up to 5% or the adjusted Producer Price Index.

Nine-Month Use of a Cooperative Term Contract with Renewal Options for

the Purchase of Public Communication Equipment and Services (Upgrade)

for the Department of Innovation and Technology (Communications)

(Citywide)

*4-e

26-0063

The City operates a point-to-point microwave radio network (Microwave) that

complements the City’s fiber optic network. Microwave is the primary

connection path for mission-critical Public Safety communications, such as

the TOPAZ Regional Wireless Cooperative (TRWC) 800 MHz radio network

and the new Fire Hazard Zone Communications System (VHF). The City’s

Microwave project will be upgrading fifteen (15) of the microwave links that

have equipment that is no longer supported by the manufacturer and does

not support the transmission protocols and bandwidths required for current

and future technologies. This contract will support the first three microwave

link upgrades.

The Department of Innovation and Technology and Procurement Services

recommend authorizing the purchase using the State of Arizona cooperative

contract with Aviat Networks not to exceed $300,000 annually, with an

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

Index. The cost is shared between members of the TRWC: City of Mesa:

65.72%, Town of Gilbert: 16.58%, City of Apache Junction: 9.22%, Town of

Queen Creek: 5.67%, Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation: 1.34%, Superstition

Fire & Medical District: 0.96%, Fountain Hills: 0.33%, Rio Verde Fire District:

0.18%.

Thirteen-Month Use of a Cooperative Term Contract for Trenchless

Technology Rehabilitation and Related Products and Services for the Water

Resources Department. (Citywide)

*4-f

26-0064

This contract will provide trenchless rehabilitation services for wastewater

piping which include cured-in-place pipe (CIPP) lining and pipe bursting to

extend the life of aging underground infrastructure. This approach minimizes

cost, time, and community disruption compared to traditional methods,

supporting sustainable asset management and operational efficiency.

The Water Resources Department and Procurement Services recommend

authorizing the purchase using the Omnia Partners cooperative contract with

SAK Construction, LLC not to exceed $1,000,000 annually.

Four-Year Term Contract for Water and Wastewater Treatment Chemicals

for the Water Resources and Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities

Departments. (Citywide)

*4-g

26-0065

The City’s Water and Wastewater systems rely on several essential

chemicals to ensure safe, reliable, and compliant operations. These

chemicals (Calcium Hypochlorite, Aluminum Sulfate, Hydrochloric acid)

support three core treatment functions: disinfecting harmful organisms,

removing particles from the water, and maintaining proper water chemistry.

This contract will provide these chemicals enabling the City to continue to

meet state and federal water quality standards. Parks, Recreation and

Community Facilities uses these chemicals to balance the water chemistry at

the City’s pools and splash pads.

The Water Resources and Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities

Department and Procurement Services recommend awarding the contract to

the lowest, responsive, and responsible bidders, Chemrite Incorporated; Hill

Brothers Chemical Company; and Chameleon Industries, Inc. at a combined

total amount not to exceed $800,000 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 Two E-One Cyclone

Custom Hazmat Apparatuses (Replacement and Addition) for the Mesa Fire

and Medical Department. (Funded by 2024 Public Safety Bonds) (Citywide)

*4-h

26-0071

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

2028 E-One Cyclone Custom Hazmat Apparatuses. The City currently has

one Hazmat apparatus at station 217. One unit is to replace this unit that

has met the established replacement criteria and will be either traded,

auctioned, sold, or deployed to special uses. The other unit is an additional

unit to outfit the new Fire Station 223 at 3310 E McDowell Road. Fire

apparatus are currently taking two to three years from order to delivery.

Hazmat apparatuses are designed to carry equipment, personnel, and

providing command space for hazardous material incidents, featuring large

storage compartments, light towers, and winches, ensuring firefighters have

organized access to gear.

The Mesa Fire and Medical Department and Procurement Services

recommend authorizing the purchase using the Sourcewell cooperative

contract with Rev Group, Inc. at $2,742,066, based on estimated

requirements.

Approving and authorizing the Mayor to sign an amendment to the

employment contract with the City Clerk.

*4-i

*4-j

*4-k

*4-l

Approving and authorizing the Mayor to sign an amendment to the

employment contract with the City Attorney.

Approving and authorizing the Mayor to sign an amendment to the

employment contract with the City Auditor.

Approving and authorizing the Mayor to sign an amendment to the

employment contract with the City Manager.

Take action on the following resolution:

Approving and authorizing the City Manager to enter into an

26-0050

*5-a

Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) with Maricopa County for the water line

relocation for the new traffic signal at the Ellsworth Road and Pueblo Avenue

intersection. (County Island near District 5) Resolution No. 12462

Take action on the following resolution declaring “Administrative Review

Amendments – Replaced Sections and Chapters,” “Administrative Review –

Expirations and Extensions,” and “Administrative Review – Development

Standard Modifications” to be a public record and available to the public, and

introducing the following ordinance and setting January 26, 2026, as the date of

the public hearing:

A resolution declaring the documents filed with the City Clerk titled

“Administrative Review Amendments - Replaced Sections and Chapters,”

“Administrative Review - Expirations and Extensions,” and “Administrative

Review - Development Standard Modifications” 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. 12463

*6-a

26-0100

For continuance to the February 23, 2026 City Council meeting.

An ordinance proposing amendments to Chapters 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 11,

12, 14, 20, 21, 22, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 42, 46, 56, 63, 66, 67, 69, 70, 71,

72, 73, 76, 80, 81, 86, and 87 of Title 11 of the Mesa City Code pertaining to

administrative review in compliance with A.R.S. § 9-500.49. The

amendments replace, amend, and update procedures for submission,

review, approval, modification, expiration, and enforcement for land use

applications associated with administrative approval, along with

corresponding revisions needed to align related provisions for consistency.

The amendments replace, amend, and update development standards

citywide to incorporate technical updates and objective standards in

compliance with A.R.S. § 9-500.49. The amendments also include related

changes in terminology and definitions, modifications to rules of

measurement, and updates to alternative compliance. (Citywide) Ordinance

No. 5996

*6-b

26-0055

Staff Recommendation: Adoption

P&Z Recommendation: Adoption with Conditions (Vote: 6-0)

The Planning and Zoning Board recommend adoption of the proposed Mesa

Zoning Ordinance (MZO) Administrative Review text amendments with the

condition that staff clarify the meaning of “Change of Use” as it pertains to

Section 11-69-5 and related sections. The ordinance being introduced

reflects modifications made by staff in response to the Board’s

recommendations.

For continuance to the February 23, 2026 City Council meeting.

Introduction of the following ordinances and setting January 26, 2026 as the

date of the public hearing on these ordinances:

Proposed amendments to Chapter 1 of Title 2 and Chapters 66 and 67 of

Title 11 of the Mesa City Code pertaining to the organization and duties of

the Planning and Zoning Board and the Design Review Board. The

amendments include, but are not limited to: modifying the membership and

qualifications of the Planning and Zoning Board; repealing in its entirety

Section 11-66-2: Planning and Zoning Board and adopting a new “Section

11-66-2: Planning and Zoning Board;” repealing in its entirety Section

11-66-6: Design Review Board and adopting a new “Section 11-66-6: Design

Review Board;” and modifying appeal bodies (Citywide) Ordinance No. 5997

*7-a

26-0056

Staff Recommendation: Adoption

P&Z Recommendation: Adoption with Conditions (Vote: 6-0)

ZON25-00397 "Department of Child Safety of Arizona" 3± acres located at

the northeast corner of East University Drive and North 80th Street. Site Plan

Modification and amending the Conditions of Approval No. 1 and 4 of

Ordinance No. 2354. This request will allow for a 24,000± square foot Office

development. Innovative Technology Development Group, LLC, owner; Kyle

Vilaubi, Bramic Design Group, Inc., applicant. (District 5) Ordinance No.

5998

*7-b

26-0057

Staff Recommendation: Approval with conditions

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

ANX25-00889 “Geneva Villas De-Annexation” De-annexing public

right-of-way located at the intersection of East Brown Road and North

Crismon Road (0.14± acres), subject to approval by the Maricopa County

Board of Supervisors. The de-annexation of public right-of-way is allowed

pursuant to A.R.S. § 9-471.03 (District 5) Ordinance No. 5999

*7-c

26-0053

In 2022, 7.93+ acres of land were annexed into the City of Mesa, including

the land that is the subject of this proposed de-annexation ordinance. Since

2022, Maricopa County has determined that it needs an additional 10 feet of

right-of-way in the area, specifically for Crismon Road. This de-annexation is

to accommodate Maricopa County’s right-of-way requirements.

ZON24-00525 "202 RV Valet Storage Expansion" 15.5± acres located at

8839 East Main Street. Rezone from General Commercial with Planned Area

Development Overlay (GC-PAD) to GC with a new PAD Overlay, Site Plan

Review and Council Use Permit (CUP). This request will allow for a 58,845±

square foot Boat and RV Storage facility. Germaine RV LLC, owner; Dane

Astle, Edifice Architecture, applicant. (District 5) Ordinance No. 6000

*7-d

26-0058

Staff Recommendation: Approval with conditions

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

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

Proposed amendments to Chapters 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 10, 31, 86, and 87 of Title

11 of the Mesa City Code pertaining to Battery Energy Storage Systems. The

amendments include, but are not limited to: adding definitions for Battery

Energy Storage System, Battery Energy Storage System Facility,

Augmentation, and Nameplate Capacity; modifying land use tables to add

Battery Energy Storage System and Battery Energy Storage System Facility;

establishing development and other standards specific to Battery Energy

Storage System Facilities. (Citywide) Ordinance No. 5976

*8-a

25-1040

An ordinance amending and adopting Mesa City code park regulations

sections 6-10-2, 6-10-4, 6-10-7, and 6-10-8 to allow the use of certain

electric bicycles, electric scooters and other motorized and non-motorized

vehicles in city parks and shared-use paths, subject to certain limitations.

(Citywide) Ordinance No. 5994

*8-b

25-1083

An ordinance amending and adopting Mesa City code traffic regulations

10-1-8, 10-1-9, 10-1-14, and 10-1-16 to allow the use of certain electric

vehicles in city parks and other city right of way, subject to certain limitations.

(Citywide) Ordinance No. 5995

*8-c

*8-d

25-1087

25-1055

ZON24-00998 "623 S Mesa Dr" 0.6± acres located approximately 1,420 feet

south of the southeast corner of East Broadway Road and South Mesa

Drive. Rezone from Multiple Residence-2 (RM-2) to Multiple Residence-4

with a Bonus Intensity Zone overlay (RM-4-BIZ) and Site Plan Review for a

15-unit multiple residence development. 623 South Mesa LLC, owner; Tim

Boyle, Atmosphere Architects, applicant. (District 4) Ordinance No. 5992

Staff Recommendation: Approval with conditions

P&Z Board Recommendation: Approval with conditions (Vote: 5-0)

ZON25-00309 “Dutch Bros AZ1618” 0.8± acres located approximately 560

feet south of the southeast corner of East Elliot Road and South Power

Road. Major Site Plan Modification and modification of Condition No. 1 of

Ordinance 5781 to allow for a Coffee Shop with Drive-Thru Facilities. Avalon

Ranch LLC, owner; Shelby Eldridge, Barghausen Consulting Engineers,

applicant. (District 6) Ordinance No. 5993

*8-e

25-1056

Staff Recommendation: Approval with conditions

P&Z Board Recommendation: Approval with conditions (Vote: 5-0)