07 February 2017

Council Study Session - 2/6/2017

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Published 06 Feb 2017
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Watch and see and listen: What City Council members ask questions and get involved in discussions
7-page Agenda [some excerpts for your reference included below]

First off Item 2-a ENTERPRISE FUND, Candace Cannistaro

4 Take action on the following contracts: 17-0115 60-Month Lease/Purchase Agreement for a Replacement Folder/Inserter Machine for the Business Services Department (Citywide) 
This lease/purchase will provide a replacement folder/inserter machine for Mail Services including maintenance, meter rental, postal rate updates, training and installation.  The equipment is used to process the City’s daily outgoing mail, an average of 239,000 pieces per month.
The Business Services Department and Purchasing recommend authorizing the lease/purchase agreement using the National Association of State Procurement Officers / State of Arizona cooperative contract with the lowest quoted vendor, MailFinance at $139,952.41 over 60-months, including taxes.
*4-a
17-0114 Purchase of One Light-Duty Cab and Chassis Vehicle with a Utility Bed for the Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities Department (Single Response) (Citywide)
This one-ton utility body service truck will be an addition to the Parks Maintenance Division and will be used by an added Parks Maintenance Worker to coincide with new facilities and new construction that will occur at Pioneer Park, as well as to support other services as needed.  The vehicle will enable the new staff member to travel with their service equipment as needed.
The Fleet Services, and Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities Departments, and Purchasing recommend awarding the contract to the single responsive bidder, PFVT Motors Inc., at $44,398.24.  This purchase is funded by the Capital General Fund.
*4-b
17-0132 Purchase of Twelve Replacement Pickup Trucks for Various Departments (Funded by the Vehicle Replacement Fund, Capital Enterprise Fund, Environmental Compliance Fund, Local Streets Sales Tax Fund and the Utility Replacement Extension and Renewal Fund) (Citywide)
The vehicles that are being replaced have met established replacement criteria and will be retired and sold at auction.
The Fleet Services, Development Services, Parks Recreation and Community Facilities (PRCF), Environmental Management and Sustainability, Transportation, and Water Resources Departments and Purchasing recommend authorizing purchase from the contract with Berge Ford (a Mesa business) at $375,453.67.
 

-0110 Purchase of Fourteen Replacement Chevrolet Tahoes for the Police Department (Citywide)
The vehicles that are being replaced have met established replacement criteria and will be retired and sold at auction.
The Fleet Services and Police Departments, and Purchasing recommend awarding the contract to the lowest, responsible and responsive bidder, Midway Chevrolet, at $528,183.04.  This purchase is funded by the Vehicle Replacement Fund.
*4-d
17-0129 Three-Year Term Contract for Replacement LED Fixtures for the Northwest Water Reclamation Plant as requested by the Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities Department (District 1)
This purchase will replace the metal halide, high pressure sodium and fluorescent bulbs with LED lighting, Dialight-brand at the Northwest Water Reclamation Plant, resulting in significant energy and cost savings.  The payback period is estimated to range from 4.6 to 6.4 years, based on competitive bid for installation cost.  Mesa will also be able to receive up to an $18,853 SRP rebate for completing the retrofit and submitting final documentation to SRP on or before April 23, 2017. The resultant reduction in annual energy usage and energy demand for the Northwest Water Reclamation Plant is estimated at 479,100 kWh and 72.96 kW, respectively.
The Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities Department and Purchasing recommend awarding the contract to the lowest, responsive and responsible bidder, Consolidated Electrical Distributors, dba Arizona Electric Supply, Mesa (a Mesa business), at $175,800 annually, based on estimated requirements.
*4-e
17-0106 Three-Year Term Contract for LED Modules for Traffic Control Signals for the Transportation Department (Citywide)
This contract will provide LED modules for traffic signal lights, including 8 inch and 12 inch round, 16x18 inch countdown pedestrian LED traffic signal modules, and LED lamp modules for programmable visibility signals for on-going traffic signal maintenance. 
The Transportation Department and Purchasing recommend awarding the contract to the lowest, responsive and responsible bidder, Leotek Electronics USA, LLC, at $112,700 annually, based on estimated requirements.

-0079 Approving and authorizing the City Manager to enter into a Subrecipient Agreement with the Arizona Department of Homeland Security to accept $30,920 in grant funds, which will be used to purchase a replacement bomb suit and helmet for the Police Department’s Hazardous Device Team. (Citywide)
*5-a
17-0101 Approving and authorizing the City Manager to enter into an Intergovernmental Agreement with the Superstition Fire and Medical District for the sharing of radio communications sites and facilities. (Citywide)
*5-b
17-0100 Extinguishing a 16-foot Public Utilities Easement and a portion of a 5-foot Public Utilities Easement at 2048 North Maple (District 5)
The property owner has requested the City extinguish a 16-foot Public Utilities Easement and a portion of a 5-foot Public Utilities Easement that will conflict with a detached shed.
*5-c
17-0103 Approving the modifications of Assessment No. 20 in Special Improvement District (SID) 242 due to a land split of lot 3, Longbow Business Park. (District 5) 
In order to facilitate the development of approximately 10 acres of the property located on the northwest corner of Recker Road and Longbow Parkway (Lot 3), the property owner requested a land-split into two lots (Lots 3 and 3A).  The Planning Director approved the split and the new plat was recorded in November 2016.  The assessment that is currently on the lot (as part of the SID) must now be reallocated to the two lots and approved by the City Council.
*5-d
17-0141 Approving and authorizing the City Manager to enter into a Second Amendment to the Facilities Use Agreement with the Chicago Cubs Baseball Club, LLC., for the purpose of relocating the fence line along the eastern boundary of the stadium site. (District 1)
*5-e
17-0134 Authorizing the defeasance and redemption of a portion of the City's outstanding Utility Systems Revenue Bonds, Series 2006 and 2007. (Citywide)
*5-f
17-0135 Authorizing the issuance and sale of Utility Systems Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2017, not to exceed $80,000,000. (Citywide)
*5-g
17-0136 Authorizing the issuance and sale of General Obligation Refunding Bonds, Series 2017, not to exceed $70,000,000. (Citywide)
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6 Discuss, receive public comment, and take action on the following ordinance: 17-0052 Z16-057 (District 5)  The 3200 to 3300 blocks of Red Mountain Drive (west side).  Located east of Power Road and north of the Loop 202 (13 ± acres).  Rezoning from RS-90 to RS-9-PAD; Site Plan Review.  Paul Dugas, Blandford Homes, applicant; Desert Vista 100, owner.
Staff Recommendation:  Approval with conditions P&Z Board Recommendation:  Approval with conditions (Vote:6-0)
*6-a
7 Take action on the following subdivision plats: 17-0076 "Encore at Eastmark - Parcel 9-6” (District 6)  The 5600 to 5800 blocks of South Eastmark Parkway (west side).  Located south of Ray Road and west of Signal Butte Road.  110 PCD single residence lots (23.75 ± acres).  AVH EM, LLC, owner; Mary F. Kennedy, EPS Group, surveyor. *7-a 17-0077 "Sanctuary at Alta Mesa” (District 5)  The 5500 block of East McKellips Road (south side).  Located east of Higley Road and south of McKellips Road.  31 RSL2.5 PAD-PAD lots (4.5 ± acres).  Mint Homes, Inc., owner; Anthony K. Zaugg, Allen Consulting Engineers, Inc., surveyor.


2 Presentations/Action Items:

2-a 17-0125 Hear a presentation and discuss an overview of the City’s Enterprise Fund including the various utility rate structures

2-b 17-0098 Hear a presentation, discuss and provide direction on the funding process and priorities for federal grants, CDBG, HOME Investment, Emergency Solutions Grant and Human Services funds

3 Hear reports on meetings and/or conferences attended.


4 Scheduling of meetings and general information.


5 Adjournment.

Any citizen wishing to speak on an agenda item should complete and turn in a blue card to the City Clerk before that item is presented.




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