Monday, April 6, 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  
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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:  
The Guadalupe on Main  
*3-a  
A bar with a restaurant that serves lunch and dinner is requesting a new  
Series 7 Beer and Wine Bar License for The Guadalupe on Main LLC, 1526  
East Main Street - Alysia Kay Gratton Ramos, agent. The existing license  
held by Alysia Kay Gratton Ramos, Sole Proprietor, will revert to the State for  
modification. (District 4)  
The Guadalupe on Main  
*3-b  
A restaurant that serves lunch and dinner is requesting a new Series 12  
Restaurant License for The Guadalupe on Main LLC, 1526 East Main Street  
- Alysia Kay Gratton Ramos, agent. The existing license held by Alysia Kay  
Gratton Ramos, Sole Proprietor, will revert to the State. (District 4)  
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Take action on the following contracts:  
Three-Year Term Contract with Two-Year Renewal Options for Welding  
*4-a  
Certification and Inspection Services for the Energy Resources Department  
(Single Response) (Citywide)  
This contract is for an experienced contractor to provide welding certification  
testing, welding inspection and non-destructive testing of welds in the natural  
gas distribution system, and field x-ray services of welds on high pressure  
gas pipe. These services are required to maintain compliance with federal  
code 49 CFR Part 192 as well as API 1104. The welding certification and  
non-destructive testing help to ensure we continue to provide a safe and  
reliable natural gas system.  
A committee representing the Energy Resources Department and  
Procurement Services evaluated responses and recommend awarding the  
contract to the single responsive and responsible proposal from Certerra  
Southwest, LLC, in a total amount not to exceed $300,000 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 Streetlight  
*4-b  
Parts and Electrical Supplies for the Transportation Department (Citywide)  
The City of Mesa maintains approximately 45,968 streetlights that facilitate  
and safeguard vehicular and pedestrian traffic. This contract is the primary  
source for the City to purchase streetlight parts and electrical supplies for the  
repair of streetlight fixtures and streetlight electrical systems.  
The Transportation Department and Procurement Services recommend  
awarding the contract to the lowest, responsive, and responsible bidder,  
Border States Industries, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $367,600  
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 Street  
*4-c  
Sweeping Services for the Transportation Department (Citywide)  
This contract provides arterial and collector street sweeping services for the  
Transportation Department, ensuring more than 16,000 center lane miles of  
arterial and collector streets are swept routinely or no less than monthly.  
Regular sweeping removes particulates, dust, and debris, helping to maintain  
stormwater infrastructure free and clear of debris during storm events helps  
maintain clean and safe streets. This contract also provides as-needed  
special event and emergency response sweeping.  
A committee representing the Transportation Department and Procurement  
Services evaluated responses and recommend awarding the contract to the  
highest scored proposal from C&S Sweeping Services, in an amount not to  
exceed $1,421,100 annually, with an annual increase allowance of up to 5%  
or the adjusted Consumer Price Index.  
Aripine Park & Whitman Park Playground Renovation, Design-Bid-Build  
*4-d  
Contract (Districts 1 & 4)  
This project will furnish and install new playground equipment, shade  
structures, site amenities, concrete ramps and new playground surfacing to  
the existing and new playgrounds at designated areas in each park. Sidewalk  
ramps, new engineered wood fiber, and new poured-in-place seamless  
rubber play surfacing will improve safety and make the playgrounds more  
accessible. Additional amenities to be installed include benches, new  
lighting, and trash receptacles.  
Staff recommend awarding a contract for this project to the lowest  
responsible bidder, Building and Development Professionals LLC, in the  
amount of $1,116,873.37, and authorizing a change order allowance in the  
amount of $111,687.34 (10%), for a total authorized amount of  
$1,228,560.71. This project is funded by federal funding through the  
Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG) granted through the  
Housing and Community Development Department.  
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Take action on the following resolutions:  
Setting May 18, 2026 as the public hearing date to review the proposed  
*5-a  
FY2026/2027 annual assessments for the Mesa Town Center Improvement  
District No. 228. The proposed final assessments do not include any rate  
increases. (District 4) Resolution No. 12483  
Approving and authorizing the sale of certain City-owned real property  
located at 8130 East Redberry, Mesa, Arizona, and authorizing the City  
Manager to enter into necessary deal documents, including a purchase  
agreement and development agreement. (District 5) Resolution No. 12484  
*5-b  
*5-c  
Authorizing the issuance and sale of General Obligation Bonds, Series 2026,  
not to exceed $61,000,000. (Citywide) Resolution No. 12485  
Authorizing the sale, execution, and delivery of Utility Systems Revenue  
Refunding Obligations, Series 2026, not to exceed $225,000,000. (Citywide)  
Resolution No. 12486  
*5-d  
*5-e  
*5-f  
Authorizing the sale, execution, and delivery of Utility Systems Revenue  
Obligations, Series 2026, not to exceed $341,000,000. (Citywide)  
Resolution No. 12487  
Approving and authorizing the City Manager or designee to purchase and  
contract with a qualified electric power supplier via a reverse auction for a  
firm electric power product to provide 12 Megawatts (MW) of off-peak  
summer supply between June and September 2026, not to exceed $90/MWh  
or $1,382,400 total cost. (Citywide) Resolution No. 12488  
6
Introduction of the following ordinance and setting April 20, 2026 as the date of  
the public hearing on this ordinance:  
ZON25-00942 “Rio Salado 25” 3.1± acres located at the northwest corner of  
West Rio Salado Parkway and North Cubs Way. Rezone from General  
Commercial (GC) to General Commercial with a Bonus Intensity Zone  
Overlay (GC-BIZ), Council Use Permit (CUP), and Site Plan Review. This  
request will allow for the development of an approximately 54,725± square  
foot hotel and 36-unit multiple residence building. Rio Salado 25, LLC,  
Owner; Jonathan Boyd, Boyd Development, applicant. (District 3)  
Ordinance No. 6007  
*6-a  
Staff Recommendation: Approval with conditions  
P&Z Board Recommendation: Approval with conditions (Vote: 6-0)  
7
Discuss, receive public comment, and take action on the following ordinances:  
ZON25-00774 "Blue Sky Pest Control", 2.4± acres located at the northwest  
corner of East Ray Road and South 71st Street. Major Site Plan Modification  
and amending Conditions of Approval No. 1 and No. 2 of Ordinance No.  
5699. This request will allow for a 26,000± square foot industrial building.  
Ensign93, LLC, Owner; Vince Dalke, Dalke Design Group, applicant.  
(District 6) Ordinance No. 6005  
*7-a  
Staff Recommendation: Approval with conditions  
P&Z Board Recommendation: Approval with conditions (Vote: 6-0)  
ZON25-00326 "RMDC Dance Studio," 1± acres located approximately 350±  
feet east of the southeast corner of East Warner Road and South Mountain  
Road. Rezone from Limited Commercial (LC) to Limited Commercial with a  
Bonus Intensity Zone Overlay(LC-BIZ) and Site Plan Review to allow for the  
development of a 15,344± square foot commercial building. MMJM Ventures,  
LLC, Owner; Benjamin Haught, Red Rock Contractors, applicant. (District 6)  
Ordinance No. 6006  
*7-b  
Staff Recommendation: Approval with conditions  
P&Z Board Recommendation: Approval with conditions (Vote: 6-0)  
Items not on the Consent Agenda  
Items from citizens present.  
(Maximum of three speakers for three minutes per speaker.)  
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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.