01 March 2020

02 March 2020 Mesa City Council Meetings (2)

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> HIGHLIGHT 1: THE HIGH COSTS OF RE-CYCLING
  GO LOOK AT Item *6-c
The contract value increase is $9,010,000 to $9,105,000 annually, based on estimated usage.



> HIGHLIGHT 2: SWEARING-IN OF THE MESA POLICE CHIEF

> HIGHLIGHT 3: PUBLIC HEARING
APPOINTMENT OF AN INTERIM CITY AUDITOR, JOSEPH LISITANO III
File #: 20-0296   
Type: Public Hearing Status: Agenda Ready
In control: City Council
On agenda: 3/2/2020
Title: Appointment of the Interim City Auditor, Joseph Lisitano.
Attachments: 1. Resume
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> HIGHLIGHT 4:
APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS
(6 all at once in a big dump)
AS WRITTEN
File #: 20-0271   
Type: Minutes Status: Agenda Ready
In control: City Council
On agenda: 3/2/2020
Title: Approval of minutes of previous meetings as written.
Attachments: 1. January 23, 2020 Study,
2. January 27, 2020 Study,
3. February 6, 2020 Study,
4. February 10, 2020 Study,
5. February 20, 2020 Study,
6. February 24, 2020 Regular

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STUDY SESSION @ 5:15 PM FINAL MEETING AGENDA 88.2KB
Roll Call (City Council members participate in person or by telephone conference call.
1 Review and discuss items on the agenda for the March 2, 2020 regular Council meeting.
2 Acknowledge receipt of minutes of various boards and committees.
Item 2-a 20-0286
Housing and Community Development Advisory Board meeting held on January 9, 2020. 2-a
File #: 20-0286   
Type: Minutes Status: Agenda Ready
In control: City Council Study Session
On agenda: 3/2/2020
Title: Housing and Community Development Advisory Board meeting held on January 9, 2020.
Attachments: 1. Housing and Community Development Advisory Board Jan 9, 2020

3 Current events summary including meetings and conferences attended.
4 Scheduling of meetings.
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REGULAR MEETING @ 5:45 PM FINAL MEETING AGENDA 146KB
CITIZEN PARTICIPATION
All citizens are permitted and encouraged to speak on agenda items including and preceding “Items from citizens present.” If you are interested in speaking on such an agenda item, please fill out a blue card in the back of the room and give it to the City Clerk.  When the Council considers the item, you will be called to the podium to provide your comments.
  • Mayor's Welcome
  • Roll Call (City Council members participate in person or by telephone conference call.)
  • Invocation by Pastor Dave Swope with Calvary Baptist Church.
  • Pledge of Allegiance
  • Awards, Recognitions and Announcements
1 Swearing-in of the Mesa Police Chief.

2 Appointment of the Interim City Auditor, Joseph Lisitano III

3 Take action on all consent agenda items.
Items on the Consent Agenda
20-0271 Approval of minutes of previous meetings as written.*4
 
6 Take action on the following contracts:
20-0261 Six-Month Term Contract with Three Years of Renewal Options for Guardrail Repair and Maintenance Services for the Transportation Department (Citywide)
This contract will provide emergency guardrail repair and maintenance services.  The contractor will repair guardrails damaged from accidents in public roadways and address ADOT bridge deck inspection findings concerning guardrail repairs.
The Transportation Department and Purchasing recommend authorizing the purchase using the Maricopa County cooperative contract with Five G. Inc., at $75,000 annually, with an annual increase allowance of up to 5%, or the adjusted Consumer Price Index.  This purchase is funded by the Local Streets Fund.
*6-a

20-0269 Three-Year Lease for the City’s Data Center Space for the Information Technology Department (Sole Source) (Citywide)
The Evoque Data Center, located in Mesa, is the City’s primary data center and houses the City’s IT infrastructure for all on-premise business applications and databases.  This data center features enterprise-grade cooling, power management, and connectivity to support the provision of City IT services.
The Information Technology Department and Purchasing recommend awarding the contract to the sole source vendor, Evoque Data Center Solutions, at $262,000 annually, based on estimated usage, with an annual increase allowance of up to 5%, based on the agreement.
*6-b

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20-0250 Amendment and Contract Value Increase to the Term Contracts for Solid Waste Disposal, Recyclable Material Processing, and Vegetative Waste Processing Services as requested by the Environmental Management and Sustainability Department (Citywide)
The contract value increase is necessary due to the new terms required by United Fibers, LLC under the contract. 
The price increase under the contract was based on the increase in processing fees, decrease in allowable contamination and decrease in acceptable materials.
The Environmental Management and Sustainability Department and Purchasing recommend authorizing a contract amendment with United Fibers, LLC; and a contract dollar limit increase of $95,000 for the agreement (includes all vendors and covers all Solid Waste Disposal, Recyclable Material Processing, and Vegetative Waste Processing Services); from $9,010,000 to $9,105,000 annually, based on estimated usage.
*6-c

20-0267 Three-Year Term Contract with Two Years of Renewal Options for Precast Electric Vault Tops and Associated Services for the Energy Resources Department (Citywide)
The Electric utility is continuing with their vault repair/replacement program and the project is expected to require replacement of the top precast concrete section for several styles of vaults. This contract will provide for an initial purchase of eight to twelve concrete electrical vault tops, plus future purchases, as needed for the program. 
The Energy Resources Department and Purchasing recommend awarding the contract to the lowest, responsive, and responsible bidders: 
  • Oldcastle Infrastructure, Inc.; and
  • Jensen Enterprises, Inc. dba, Jensen Precast;
at $1,019,800 annually, with an annual increase allowance of up to 5%, or the adjusted Consumer Price Index. 
This purchase is funded by 2014 Electric Bonds.
*6-d

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20-0247 Cooper Road Gas Main Replacement, Arizona Farms Road to Magma Road (Town of Florence)
This project will replace the aging 1-1/2” and 2” gas main with a larger 4” gas main.  The larger gas main will increase both capacity and maximum allowable operating pressure in areas where there has been customer growth and additional demand.
Staff recommends awarding this contract to the lowest, responsible bidder, Arizona Pipeline, in the amount of $294,623, and authorizing a change order allowance in the amount of $29,462 (10%), for a total amount of $324,085.

This project is funded by 2014 authorized Gas Bonds.
*6-e

20-0207 McDowell Road Underpass Repair Project (District 5)
The McDowell Road underpass and bridge were built in 1985 to connect Falcon Field on the south side of McDowell Road and The Boeing Company facility on the north. The underpass retaining walls are based on a crib wall structure. The McDowell Road crib wall has experienced soil erosion and repair is needed to prevent structural deterioration.  This project includes applying shotcrete the face of the crib wall and filling the voids left from soil erosion. A concrete channel will be added to the top of the crib wall to direct water away from the wall face.
Staff recommends awarding the contract for this project to the lowest, responsible bidder, Schulz Contracting, in the amount of $1,432,638, and authorizing a change order allowance in the amount of $143,264.00 (10%), for a total amount of $1,575,902.
This project is funded by the Local Street Sales Tax.
*6-f

7 Take action on the following resolution:
20-0233 Approving and authorizing the City Manager to enter into an Intergovernmental Agreement with the Arizona Department of Transportation for the design of enhancements associated with the State Route 24 Freeway from Ellsworth Road to Ironwood Drive for the Interim Phase II Project. 
The City’s portion of the design of the Project is $125,766. 
Funding is available from the
Transportation ITS Operations Budget,
Transportation Street Local Sales Tax and
2014 Utility Bonds.
(District 6) *7-a
 
Items not on the Consent Agenda
8 Items from citizens present. 
(Maximum of three speakers for three minutes per speaker).
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MEETING DETAILS WITH LINKS AND ATTACHMENTS
Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 3/2/2020 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
20-0296 2Public HearingAppointment of the Interim City Auditor, Joseph Lisitano.  Not available
20-0271 4MinutesApproval of minutes of previous meetings as written.  Not available
20-0252 5-aLiquor License Application180th Field Artillery Regiment Association This is a two-day event to be held on Friday, March 27, 2020 from 11:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M. and Saturday, March 28, 2020 from 11:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. at Desert Wind Harley Davidson, 922 South Country Club Drive. (District 4)  Not available
20-0253 5-bLiquor License ApplicationHugMesa This is a one-day event to be held on Tuesday, March 17, 2020 from 9:00 A.M. to 9:00 P.M. at Athoria Games, 6134 East Main Street. (District 2)  Not available
20-0254 5-cLiquor License ApplicationSoldier’s Best Friend This is a one-day event to be held on Saturday, March 21, 2020 from 9:00 A.M. to 11:59 P.M. at Cider Corps, 31 South Robson. (District 4)  Not available
20-0255 5-dLiquor License ApplicationRed Mountain Bar & Grill A restaurant that serves lunch and dinner is requesting a new Series 12 Restaurant License for Crick Nelson Enterprises LLC, 2015 North Power Road, Suite 106 - Charles Crick, agent. The existing license, held by Crick Nelson Enterprises LLC, will revert to the State. (District 5)  Not available
20-0256 5-eLiquor License ApplicationSomeburros A restaurant that serves lunch and dinner is requesting a new Series 12 Restaurant License for Someburros LBM LLC, 5910 East Longbow Park - Timothy Scott Vasquez, agent. There is no existing license at this location. (District 5)  Not available
20-0261 6-aContractSix-Month Term Contract with Three Years of Renewal Options for Guardrail Repair and Maintenance Services for the Transportation Department (Citywide) This contract will provide emergency guardrail repair and maintenance services. The contractor will repair guardrails damaged from accidents in public roadways and address ADOT bridge deck inspection findings concerning guardrail repairs. The Transportation Department and Purchasing recommend authorizing the purchase using the Maricopa County cooperative contract with Five G. Inc., at $75,000 annually, with an annual increase allowance of up to 5%, or the adjusted Consumer Price Index. This purchase is funded by the Local Streets Fund.  Not available
20-0269 6-bContractThree-Year Lease for the City’s Data Center Space for the Information Technology Department (Sole Source) (Citywide) The Evoque Data Center, located in Mesa, is the City’s primary data center and houses the City’s IT infrastructure for all on-premise business applications and databases. This data center features enterprise-grade cooling, power management, and connectivity to support the provision of City IT services. The Information Technology Department and Purchasing recommend awarding the contract to the sole source vendor, Evoque Data Center Solutions, at $262,000 annually, based on estimated usage, with an annual increase allowance of up to 5%, based on the agreement.  Not available
20-0250 6-cContractAmendment and Contract Value Increase to the Term Contracts for Solid Waste Disposal, Recyclable Material Processing, and Vegetative Waste Processing Services as requested by the Environmental Management and Sustainability Department (Citywide) The contract value increase is necessary due to the new terms required by United Fibers, LLC under the contract. The price increase under the contract was based on the increase in processing fees, decrease in allowable contamination and decrease in acceptable materials. The Environmental Management and Sustainability Department and Purchasing recommend authorizing a contract amendment with United Fibers, LLC; and a contract dollar limit increase of $95,000 for the agreement (includes all vendors and covers all Solid Waste Disposal, Recyclable Material Processing, and Vegetative Waste Processing Services); from $9,010,000 to $9,105,000 annually, based on estimated usage.  Not available
20-0267 6-dContractThree-Year Term Contract with Two Years of Renewal Options for Precast Electric Vault Tops and Associated Services for the Energy Resources Department (Citywide) The Electric utility is continuing with their vault repair/replacement program and the project is expected to require replacement of the top precast concrete section for several styles of vaults. This contract will provide for an initial purchase of eight to twelve concrete electrical vault tops, plus future purchases, as needed for the program. The Energy Resources Department and Purchasing recommend awarding the contract to the lowest, responsive, and responsible bidders: Oldcastle Infrastructure, Inc.; and Jensen Enterprises, Inc. dba, Jensen Precast; at $1,019,800 annually, with an annual increase allowance of up to 5%, or the adjusted Consumer Price Index. This purchase is funded by 2014 Electric Bonds.  Not available
20-0247 6-eContractCooper Road Gas Main Replacement, Arizona Farms Road to Magma Road (Town of Florence) This project will replace the aging 1-1/2” and 2” gas main with a larger 4” gas main. The larger gas main will increase both capacity and maximum allowable operating pressure in areas where there has been customer growth and additional demand. Staff recommends awarding this contract to the lowest, responsible bidder, Arizona Pipeline, in the amount of $294,623, and authorizing a change order allowance in the amount of $29,462 (10%), for a total amount of $324,085. This project is funded by 2014 authorized Gas Bonds.  Not available
20-0207 6-fContractMcDowell Road Underpass Repair Project (District 5) The McDowell Road underpass and bridge were built in 1985 to connect Falcon Field on the south side of McDowell Road and The Boeing Company facility on the north. The underpass retaining walls are based on a crib wall structure. The McDowell Road crib wall has experienced soil erosion and repair is needed to prevent structural deterioration. This project includes applying shotcrete the face of the crib wall and filling the voids left from soil erosion. A concrete channel will be added to the top of the crib wall to direct water away from the wall face. Staff recommends awarding the contract for this project to the lowest, responsible bidder, Schulz Contracting, in the amount of $1,432,638, and authorizing a change order allowance in the amount of $143,264.00 (10%), for a total amount of $1,575,902. This project is funded by the Local Street Sales Tax.  Not available
20-0233 7-aResolutionApproving and authorizing the City Manager to enter into an Intergovernmental Agreement with the Arizona Department of Transportation for the design of enhancements associated with the State Route 24 Freeway from Ellsworth Road to Ironwood Drive for the Interim Phase II Project. The City’s portion of the design of the Project is $125,766. Funding is available from the Transportation ITS Operations Budget, Transportation Street Local Sales Tax and 2014 Utility Bonds. (District 6)  Not available
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