27 September 2018

AGENDA: Mesa City Council Study Session Thu 27 Sept 2018

Usually it goes without saying - simply being understood in most places that in a representative democracy Any elected government cannot be effective without engaged residents.
Here's your City Council
Front row left: Mayor John Giles
Vice Mayor David Luna District 5 at the left
Back row:
Mark Freeman District 1
Jeremy Whittaker District 2
Francisco Heredia District 3
Christopher Glover District 4
Kevin Thompson District 6
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http://mesa.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx
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Two things stand out in this morning's agenda: one is hush-hush to be discussed behind closed doors in an EXECUTIVE SESSION. It may involve pending claims over actions by the Mesa Police Department or possibly a claim over flooding from a couple of years ago
 
The Council may vote to hold an executive session for the purposes of obtaining legal advice from the City Attorney (A.R.S. §38-431.03A(3)) or to discuss and instruct the City Attorney regarding the City’s position regarding contracts that are the subject of negotiations, in pending or contemplated litigation or in settlement discussions conducted in order to avoid or resolve litigation.
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After using CBDG funding to pick up the tab for exterior work on ten commercial properties on Main Street owned by millionaire investors in the so-called "Façade Improvement Program" it's important that any funds be used for development of the entire community.   
 
Hear a presentation and discuss the status of unspent Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding, and provide direction on the distribution of the unspent funds to shovel-ready projects, by June 30, 2019.
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On this morning's STUDY SESSION councilmembers will take a look at the agenda for the City Council Meeting on Monday 01 October 2018: Here is the entire agenda (39 records)
Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Tentative
Meeting date/time: 10/1/2018 5:45 PM Minutes status: Draft  
Meeting location: Council Chambers - Upper Level
Published agenda: Agenda Agenda Published minutes: Not available  
Meeting video:  
Attachments:
File #Agenda #TypeTitleActionResultAction Details
    Mayor's Welcome  Not available
    Roll Call  Not available
    Invocation by Pastor Tim Lesher with The Bridge Church.  Not available
    Pledge of Allegiance  Not available
    Awards, Recognitions and Announcements  Not available
  1 Take action on all consent agenda items.  Not available
    Items on the Consent Agenda  Not available
  2 Approval of minutes of previous meetings as written.  Not available
  3 Take action on the following liquor license applications:  Not available
18-1115 3-aLiquor License ApplicationDowntown Mesa Association This is a one-day event to be held on Saturday, October 6, 2018 from 11:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M. at Desert Wind Harley Davidson, 922 South Country Club Drive. (District 4)  Not available
18-1116 3-bLiquor License ApplicationSweet Adelines International This is a one-day event to be held on Saturday, October 20, 2018 from 4:00 P.M. to 11:00 P.M. at Apache Wells, 2215 North 56th Street. (District 5)  Not available
18-1117 3-cLiquor License ApplicationThe Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Inc. This is a one-day event to be held on Saturday, October 20, 2018 from 6:00 P.M. to 10:00 P.M. at Ski Pro, 1924 West Rio Salado Parkway. (District 1)  Not available
18-1138 3-dLiquor License ApplicationProtect the Children Inc. This is a one-day event to be held on Saturday, October 13, 2018 from 12:00 P.M. to 10:00 P.M. at Desert Wind Harley Davidson, 922 South Country Club Drive. (District 4)  Not available
18-1118 3-eLiquor License ApplicationFilibertos A restaurant that serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner is requesting a new Series 12 Restaurant license for El Tripas LLC, 5249 East Brown Road - Theresa June Morse, agent. There is no existing license at this location. (District 5)  Not available
  4 Take action on the following contracts:  Not available
18-1112 4-aContractOne-Year Renewal to the Term Contract for Special Events Management Services for various City Departments as requested by the Public Information and Communications Office (Citywide) This contract will provide special events management services to include event production services for three major annual festivals: Spring Training Festival; Arizona Celebration of Freedom; and Merry Main Street. The vendor works closely with the Public Information and Communications Office and other City departments, taking on the roles of co-producer, production manager, and site manager. The Public Information and Communications Office and Purchasing recommend authorizing the renewal with Entertainment Solutions of Arizona, Inc., at $132,250, based on estimated usage.  Not available
18-1103 4-bContract11-Month Term Contract with Four Years of Renewal Options for Furniture Products and Services including Design and Installation Services for the Business Services Department supporting Citywide Use (Citywide) The City uses standardized modular furniture for its workstations that are manufactured by Herman Miller. This contract will provide furniture components and services required for small reconfiguration projects for City departments. The Business Services Department and Purchasing recommend authorizing the purchase using the State of Arizona cooperative contract with Goodmans Interior Structures, at $75,000 annually, based on estimated usage.  Not available
18-1078 4-cContractThree-Year Term Contract with Two Years of Renewal Options for Weed Management and Landscape Services at the Water Reclamation and Treatment Plants for the Water Resources Department (Citywide) This contract will provide a qualified contractor to perform bare ground weed management, minor landscaping including tree and shrub trimming, blower cleaning of walkways, entrances, driveways and removal of debris, weeds and dead vegetation at the City’s water reclamation plants and water treatment plants. The Water Resources Department and Purchasing recommend awarding the contract to the lowest, responsive, and responsible bidder, APEX Landscape Management LLC, at $61,000 annually, with an annual increase allowance of up to 5%, or the adjusted Consumer Price Index.  Not available
18-1102 4-dContractNine-Month Term Contract with Four Years of Renewal Options for Flooring Products and Services for the Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities Department (PRCF) (Citywide) The contract will provide for the installation, repair and replacement of various flooring systems throughout City facilities maintained by the PRCF Department - Facilities Maintenance. The Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities Department and Purchasing recommend authorizing the purchase using the 1GPA cooperative contract with Continental Flooring Company, Diversified Flooring Services - Phoenix LLC, Resource Arizona LLC, and Wholesale Floors LLC, at $500,000 annually.  Not available
18-1104 4-eContractRatification of the Emergency Purchase and Dollar-Limit Threshold for Storm Cleanup and Tree Removal Services for the Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities Department (Districts 1 and 3) The Mesa Cemetery and Dobson Ranch Golf Course experienced severe monsoon damage in July and August that resulted in the loss of over 180 trees. The severity of damage and loss of trees from these storms required emergency cleanup and tree and stump removal to maintain public safety. The Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities Department and Purchasing recommend ratifying the purchase with Mejia’s Tree Trimming, at $77,400; West Coast Arborists, at $52,759.57; and Pacheco Landscaping LLC, at $29,650; for a total of $159,809.57, and authorizing the dollar-limit threshold of $225,000, based on estimated requirements.  Not available
18-1105 4-fContract21-Month Term Contract with Two Years of Renewal Options for Science and Lab Supplies and Equipment for the Water Resources Department (Citywide) This contract will provide laboratory consumables, supplies and equipment for the Water Resources Department’s Compliance Laboratory and the City’s water treatment and wastewater treatment plants. The Water Resources Department and Purchasing recommend authorizing the purchase using the U.S. Communities - Harford County Public Schools cooperative contract with Fisher Scientific Company LLC, at $200,000 annually, based on estimated usage.  Not available
18-1113 4-gContractThree-Year Term Contract with Two Years of Renewal Options for Replacement SCADA Radios for the Materials and Supply Warehouse (for the Water and Energy Resources Departments) (Citywide) This contract will provide SCADA radios for use by the water, wastewater and gas utilities staff to communicate from remote sites to the Utilities Control Center. The existing radios were installed between 2003 to 2005 and are at the end of their useful life. The Warehouse will stock these radios while the replacement process takes place over the next 5 to 7 years. The Business Services Department and Purchasing recommend awarding the contract to the lowest, responsive, and responsible bidder, Access Technologies Inc., at $238,800 annually, with an annual increase allowance of up to 5%, or the adjusted Consumer Price Index.  Not available
18-1114 4-hContractPurchase of Body Armor for the Fire and Medical Department (Citywide) In response to the increase in both the regularity and severity of shooting incidents in the United States, Fire and Law Enforcement agencies have adopted new operating procedures to extricate and treat mass casualty shooting patients. These procedural changes require the addition of ballistic personal protective equipment for Fire and Medical personnel; this contract provides for 172 sets of the equipment. Mesa Fire and Medical Department and Purchasing recommend authorizing the purchase using the Pima County cooperative contract and the lowest-quoted vendor, Diamondback Police Supply Co., Inc., dba Diamondback Police Supply, at $262,000.  Not available
18-1126 4-1ContractPre-Construction Services for the Robson Electrical Substation - East Bay Rebuild Project - 265 South Robson (District 4) The east bay of the Robson Substation will be rebuilt to include site re-arrangement and the replacement of the current 43-year-old transformer and associated switchgear, with a new, larger transformer (28 MVA), and new associated switchgear, to support downtown’s growing electrical demand. This pre-construction services contract includes: assisting with the development of the project design, review of the design for constructability, preparing a cost estimate, and developing the project schedule and project phasing plan. Staff recommends awarding ESS Corporation (ESS) as the Construction Manager at Risk for this project and awarding a pre-construction services contract in the amount of $59,150. This project is funded by 2014 Electric bonds.  Not available
  5 Take action on the following resolutions:  Not available
18-1108 5-aResolutionEndorsing the creation of the Country Club Estates Irrigation Water Delivery District that is generally bounded by West Mountain View Drive on the north, West 9th Street on the south, North Alma School Road on the west, and the Eureka Canal on the east. (District 1) The formation of an Irrigation Water Delivery District allows the District to make improvements and perform maintenance and operations of their irrigation system. Final designation of the Distict is determined by the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors.  Not available
18-1110 5-bResolutionApproving and authorizing the City Manager to enter into the Second Amendment to the Nonexclusive, 2003 Cable Television Renewal License with Cox Communications Arizona, LLC., formerly CoxCom, Inc. (Citywide) This Agreement will extend the current License, under the current terms and conditions, until, no later than, March 15, 2020, allowing the parties to develop a uniform video service license agreement, as mandated by a new state statute.  Not available
18-1111 5-cResolutionApproving and authorizing the City Manager to enter into the First Amendment to the Cable Television License Agreement with Qwest Broadband Services, Inc., dba Centurylink. (Citywide) This Agreement will extend the current License, under the current terms and conditions until, no later than, June 30, 2020, allowing the parties to develop a uniform video service license agreement, as mandated by a new state statute.  Not available
  6 Introduction of the following ordinance:  Not available
18-0690 6-aOrdinanceZON18-00066 (District 3) The 1000 through 1100 blocks of South Alma School Road (west side) and the 1200 through 1300 blocks of West Southern Avenue (north side). Located at the northwest corner of Alma School Road and Southern Avenue (16± acres). Rezoning from LC to RM-5 PAD for 10.5± acres, Rezoning from LC to LC-PAD for 5.5± acres; and Site Plan Review for 16± acres. This request will allow for the development of multi-residential and commercial uses. Adam Baugh, Withey Morris, PLC, applicant; WM Grace Development Co., ETAL, owner. Staff Recommendation: Approval with conditions P&Z Board Recommendation: Approval with conditions (Vote: 6-0) For continuance to the November 19, 2018 City Council meeting.  Not available
  7 Discuss, receive public comment, and take action on the following ordinances:  Not available
18-1036 7-aOrdinanceZON17-00384 (District 6) The 2800 to 2900 block of South Signal Butte Road (west side) and the 10600 to 10800 block of East Guadalupe Road (south side). Located on the south side of Guadalupe Road and the west side of Signal Butte Road (4.5± acres). Rezone from AG to LC; and Site Plan Review. This request will allow for the development of a group commercial center. Dennis Newcombe, Beus Gilbert PLLC and Cain Garcia, RKAA Architects, Inc., applicant; Walgreen Arizona Drug Company, owner. Staff Recommendation: Approval with conditions P&Z Board Recommendation: Approval with conditions (Vote: 6-0)  Not available
18-1037 7-bOrdinanceZON18-00451 (District 2) 1700 block of South Pierpont (west side). Located north of Baseline Road and west of Higley Road (22.2± acres). Rezoning from LI-PAD to LI; Site Plan Review; and Special Use Permit for parking reduction for a hospital. This request will allow for the development of a rehabilitation hospital as part of a future medical complex. Andrew Whisler, Kimley-Horn, applicant; Banner Health, owner. Staff Recommendation: Approval with conditions P&Z Board Recommendation: Approval with conditions (Vote: 6-0)  Not available
    Items not on the Consent Agenda  Not available
  8 Conduct a public hearing on the following annexation case:  Not available
18-1032 8-aPublic HearingPublic hearing prior to the release of the petition for signatures for annexation case ANX18-00471, located south of University Drive and east of Signal Butte Road (5.91± acres). This request is initiated by the applicant, Darren Smith, Babbitt Nelson Engineering, for the owner, Funk Family Enterprises, LLC. (District 5)  Not available
  9 Items from citizens present. (Maximum of three speakers for three minutes per speaker).  Not available
  10 Adjournment.  Not available
    The Council may vote to hold an executive session for the purposes of obtaining legal advice from the City Attorney (A.R.S. §38-431.03A(3)) or to discuss and instruct the City Attorney regarding the City’s position regarding contracts that are the subject of negotiations, in pending or contemplated litigation or in settlement discussions conducted in order to avoid or resolve litigation. (A.R.S. §38-431.03A(4))  Not available
                                                                                                                                   
                                                                                                                                                                        
                                  
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          
 
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        
 

Meeting Name: City Council Study Session Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 9/27/2018 7:30 AM Minutes status: Draft  
Meeting location: Council Chambers - Lower Level
Published agenda: Agenda Agenda Published minutes: Not available  
Meeting video:  
Attachments:
File # Agenda #TypeTitleActionResultAction Details
    Roll Call  Not available
  1 Review items on the agenda for the October 1, 2018 regular Council meeting.  Not available
  2 Presentations/Action Items:  Not available
  3 Acknowledge receipt of minutes of various boards and committees.  Not available
  4 Hear reports on meetings and/or conferences attended.  Not available
  5 Scheduling of meetings and general information.  Not available
  6 Adjournment.  Not available
    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.  Not available
    The Council may vote to hold an executive session for the purposes of obtaining legal advice from the City Attorney (A.R.S. §38-431.03A(3)) or to discuss and instruct the City Attorney regarding the City’s position regarding contracts that are the subject of negotiations, in pending or contemplated litigation or in settlement discussions conducted in order to avoid or resolve litigation. (A.R.S. §38-431.03A(4))  Not available
    The City of Mesa is committed to making its public meetings accessible to persons with disabilities. For special accommodations, please contact the City Manager's Office at (480) 644-3333 or AzRelay 7-1-1 at least 48 hours in advance of the meeting. Si necesita asistencia o traducción en español, favor de llamar al menos 48 horas antes de la reunión al 480-644-2767.  Not available
18-1120 2-bPresentationHear a presentation and discuss the status of unspent Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding, and provide direction on the distribution of the unspent funds to shovel-ready projects, by June 30, 2019.  Not available
18-1123 2-aPresentationHear a presentation and discuss an update on the 2019 Employee Benefits Program.  Not available
18-1124 3-bMinutesParks and Recreation Advisory Board meeting held on July 11, 2018.  Not available
18-1127 3-aMinutesTransportation Advisory Board meeting held on May 15, 2018.  Not available
18-1129 3-cMinutesLibrary Advisory Board meeting and Special Library Advisory Board meeting held on May 15 and May 21, 2018.  Not available
18-1132 2-cPresentationHear a presentation, discuss, and provide direction on proposed text amendments to the City's Zoning Ordinance including Special Use Permit and Council Use Permit requirements for certain uses, such as, wedding ceremonies, car wash facilities and convenience markets; and updating lighting and illumination standards.  Not available
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