Monday, July 27, 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 Michael Heiden La Mesa Ministries  
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.  
Take action on the following liquor license application:  
*2  
3
Aldi #173  
*3-a  
A grocery store is requesting a new Series 10 Beer and Wine Store License  
for Aldi (Arizona) LLC, 6853 East Elliot Road - Michelle Wu, agent. There is  
no existing license at this location. (District 6)  
4
Take action on the following contracts:  
Three-Year Term Contract with Two-Year Renewal Options for Original  
*4-a  
Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) and Aftermarket Refuse Truck Parts for the  
Fleet Services Department (Citywide)  
This contract will provide for the purchase of OEM and Aftermarket refuse  
and refuse-related truck parts for the maintenance and repair of the City’s  
waste collection fleet. Fleet Services currently maintains 96 refuse collection  
vehicles that are critical to providing solid waste services to Mesa residents.  
Parts purchased under this contract will support ongoing preventative  
maintenance and repair operations.  
The Fleet Services Department and Procurement Services recommend  
awarding the contract to the lowest, responsive, and responsible bidders,  
BTE Body Company, Inc.; Haaker Equipment Company; Short Equipment,  
Inc.; Spartan Truck Manufacturing, Inc.; Wastebuilt Environmental Solutions,  
LLC, dba Wastequip, LLC; and Western Refuse and Recycling Equipment,  
Inc., in a combined total amount not to exceed $1,300,000 annually, with an  
annual increase allowance of up to 5% or the adjusted Producer Price Index.  
One-Year Use of a Cooperative Term Contract with Three, One-Year  
Renewal Options for Instrument Service and Preventative Maintenance for  
the Public Safety Support Department (Citywide)  
*4-b  
This contract provides consolidated maintenance management for laboratory  
and scientific equipment used by Forensic Services. Specialty Underwriters,  
LLC, serves as a third-party service contract manager, combining  
maintenance needs from multiple manufacturers into a single, streamlined  
program. They negotiate service agreements, coordinate repairs, and track  
maintenance spending to help reduce overall costs while ensuring equipment  
reliability and uptime.  
The Public Safety Support Department and Procurement Services  
recommend authorizing the purchase using the State of Arizona cooperative  
contract with Specialty Underwriters, LLC, in an amount not to exceed  
$255,000 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 a development  
*5-a  
agreement, government property improvement lease, and other deal  
documents to facilitate the development of an AC Hotel by Marriott on the  
property located at the northeast corner of Main Street and Centennial Way.  
(District 4)  
A resolution approving and authorizing the City Manager to enter into an  
Intergovernmental Agreement with the City of Phoenix for Next Generation  
9-1-1 Policy Routing Function (PRF) Backup Services for Police, Fire and  
Emergency Medical Communications. (Citywide)  
*5-b  
6
Discuss, receive public comment, and take action on the following 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  
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  
*6-b  
*6-c  
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  
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."  
*6-d  
(Citywide) Ordinance No. 6025  
Staff Recommendation:Adoption  
P&Z Recommendation: Adoption with Conditions (Vote: 5-0)  
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 conditionsꢀ  
P&Z Board Recommendation: Approval with conditions (Vote: 7-0)  
7
Discuss, receive public comment, and take action on one of the following  
ordinances pertaining to Zoning Ordinance amendments for Fleet-Based  
Services and Service Stations:  
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  
*7-a  
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.  
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  
*7-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, 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.  
8
Discuss, receive public comment, and take action on the following resolution  
and zoning ordinance related to the development known as “San Antonio Tire  
Shop":  
GPA26-00111 "San Antonio Tire Shop" 0.4± acres located at 1609 West  
University Drive. Minor General Plan Amendment to change the Placetype  
from Urban Residential to Urban Center. Tres Hermanos, LLC, owner; All  
Right Builders, Inc., applicant. (District 3)  
*8-a  
Staff Recommendation: Approval with conditions  
P&Z Board Recommendation: Approval with conditions (Vote: 7-0)  
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  
*8-b  
Staff Recommendation: Approval with conditions  
P&Z Board Recommendation: Approval with conditions (Vote: 7-0)  
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.