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City Council

February 5, 2024 ·5:45 PM Final

Council Chambers

Agenda — 31 items

  1. 1 Mayor's Welcome
  2. 2 Roll Call
  3. 3 Invocation by Pastor Brian Crane with Eternal Life Lutheran Church.
  4. 4 Pledge of Allegiance
  5. 5 Awards, Recognitions and Announcements
  6. 1 Take action on all consent agenda items.
  7. 7 Items on the Consent Agenda
  8. 2 Approval of minutes of previous meetings as written.
  9. 3 Take action on the following liquor license applications:
  10. 3-a Venture Out Social Club Inc. This is a one-day event to be held on Thursday, February 29, 2024, from 11:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. in the Baja Bistro at Venture Out at Mesa, 5001 East Main Street. (District 2) 24-0095
  11. 3-b American Patriots Riders Club This is a one-day event to be held on Friday, February 16, 2024, from 5:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M. at Desert Wind Harley Davidson, 922 South Country Club Drive. (District 4) 24-0093
  12. 3-c Bowyer Battle This is a one-day event to be held on Saturday, March 2, 2024, from 10:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. at Cadence Community Center, 9760 East Cadence Parkway. (District 6) 24-0094
  13. 3-d Charge N Go A convenience store is requesting a new Series 10 Beer and Wine Store License for VM Energy Mesa LLC, 6262 East Main Street - Vishal Goel, agent. The existing license held by Happy Convenience Enterprises Inc. will revert to the State. (District 2) 24-0096
  14. 3-e The Vibe Lounge & Restaurant A restaurant that serves lunch and dinner is requesting a new Series 12 Restaurant License for The Vibe Lounge & Restaurant LLC, 1457 West Southern Avenue Suite 1 - Quacy Manning, agent. (District 3) 24-0097
  15. 4 Take action on the following contracts:
  16. 4-a One-Year Term Contract with One-Year Renewal Options for Emergency Vehicle Preemption Equipment for the Transportation Department (Sole Source) (Citywide) The Transportation Department's Intelligent Transportation Systems operation utilizes Emergency Vehicle Preemption (EVP) systems and equipment at approximately 400 signalized intersections for the purpose of expediting emergency response and providing public safety. This EVP equipment is required to maintain current systems and to provide new EVP systems at City intersections identified by the Mesa Fire and Medical Department. The Transportation Department and Purchasing recommend awarding the contract to the sole source vendor, A & M Signal, LLC at $250,000 annually, with an annual increase allowance of up to 5%, or the adjusted Consumer Price Index. 24-0098
  17. 4-b Cooperative Contract Use for the Term Contracts for Maintenance, Repair, and Operating Supplies for the Water Resources Department (Citywide) This contract will provide various electrical, mechanical, plumbing, wastewater reclamation systems, cooling tower supplies, and equipment and tools for use in operating the City's water and wastewater facilities. The Water Resources Department and Purchasing recommend authorizing the purchase using cooperative contracts: Maricopa County with Applied Industrial Technologies; Omnia Partners/University of California with Fastenal; Region 4 ESC - TX with Wesco Distribution; and Sourcewell with Motion Industries; at $360,000 annually, with an annual increase allowance of up to 5%, or the adjusted Consumer Price Index. 24-0099
  18. 4-c Dollar Limit Increase to the Term Contract for Industrial and Non-Industrial Equipment, Parts, and Supplies for the Department of Innovation and Technology (Funded by Community Development Block Grant Funds) (Citywide) The City’s 2023-2024 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) plan, as amended and reported to Council on January 22, 2024, included a new project for Middle Mile data transport installation as part of the Connect @Mesa program which will deliver internet connectivity to neighborhoods. This project utilizes City streetlight infrastructure to deliver gigabit broadband connectivity into neighborhoods in support of free public Wi-Fi as well as improvement of other City services in these neighborhoods. This Council action will increase Year three’s contract threshold for additional purchases for the new Middle Mile project with Arizona Electrical Supply. The Department of Innovation and Technology, Community Services Department, and Purchasing recommend increasing the dollar limit with Consolidated Electrical Distributors dba Arizona Electrical Supply (a Mesa business); Elliott Electric Supply; Graybar Electric Company Inc.; and Wesco Distribution Inc., Year Three by $1,472,880, from $2,740,000 to $4,212,880 annually, with an annual increase allowance of up to 5%, or the adjusted Consumer Price Index. This increase is funded by CDBG grant funds. 24-0101
  19. 5 Take action on the following resolutions:
  20. 5-a Approving the participation of the City in the Salt River Project (SRP) Agricultural Improvement and Power District Solar Choice Select Program, and authorizing the City Manager to enter into a Participation Agreement with SRP to offset a portion of the City’s electricity use with renewable energy by payment of a per-kilowatt hour premium. (Citywide) Resolution No. 12151 24-0088
  21. 5-b ZON23-00455 “Extra Space Storage” (District 5) Within the 9300 block of East Southern Avenue (south side). Located south of Southern Avenue and east of Ellsworth Road (5.4± acres). Major Site Plan Modification and Council Use Permit. This request will allow for the expansion of a mini-storage facility. Omar Abdallah, applicant; Extra Space Properties Two LLC, owner. Resolution No. 12152 Staff Recommendation: Approval with conditions P&Z Board Recommendation: Approval with conditions (Vote: 5-0) 24-0086
  22. 5-c Extinguishing a temporary drainage easement located at 7729 East Pecos Road to allow for the development of an office and/or classroom building for American Leadership Academy; requested by the property owner. (District 6) Resolution No. 12153 24-0083
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  24. 6 Discuss, receive public comment, and take action on the following ordinances:
  25. 6-a Amending Section 11-31-34(A) of the Mesa Zoning Ordinance pertaining to Medical Marijuana Dispensaries and Dual Licensee Facilities. The amendments include, but are not limited to, modifying the spacing requirements between Medical Marijuana Dispensaries and Dual Licensee Facilities. Ordinance No. 5845 This ordinance modifies the ordinance pertaining to the spacing requirements between marijuana facilities that was introduced at the August 21, 2023 City Council meeting. Staff Recommendation: Adoption P&Z Board Recommendation: Adoption (Vote: 7-0)
  26. 7 Take action on the following subdivision plats:
  27. 7-a SUB23-00820 “Cadence at Gateway Phase 3 - Parcel C1 & Tract C2” (District 6) Within the 10000 block of East Williams Field Road (north side) and within the 5900 block of South Crismon Road (east side). Located on the northeast corner of Williams Field and Crismon Roads (3.02± acres). PPGN-Crismon, LLLP, developer; Robert A. Johnston, EPS Group, surveyor. 24-0061
  28. 28 Items not on the Consent Agenda
  29. 8 Items from citizens present. (Maximum of three speakers for three minutes per speaker.)
  30. 9 Adjournment.¹
  31. 31 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.