02 May 2020

27 Records: Mesa City Council Regular Meeting Monday 05.04.2020 |

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Heads UP
5 Take action on the following resolutions: 
20-0465 Approving and authorizing the City Manager to enter into an Intergovernmental Agreement with the Arizona Department of Transportation for the construction and maintenance of the State Route 24 eastbound bridge over Ellsworth Road as well as the City of Mesa enhancements and roadway elements necessary for the connection to State Route 24. (District 6) *5-a 
File #:20-0465   
Type:ResolutionStatus:Agenda Ready
In control:City Council
On agenda:5/4/2020
Title:Approving and authorizing the City Manager to enter into an Intergovernmental Agreement with the Arizona Department of Transportation for the construction and maintenance of the State Route 24 eastbound bridge over Ellsworth Road as well as the City of Mesa enhancements and roadway elements necessary for the connection to State Route 24. (District 6)
Attachments:1. Council Report,
2. Resolution,
3. Agreement
The City will be responsible for the costs associated with the addition of the EB Bridge Project. The City’s design and construction contribution is capped at $11,500,000.00. The City’s estimated construction costs of the Enhancement Project are $2,703,535.00. The Maricopa Association of Governments (MAG) has programmed $450,509.00 toward the City’s Enhancement Project construction costs; the City will be responsible for $2,253,026.00, the difference between estimated cost and programmed amount. The costs are estimated as follows: 
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...Background 
The State (through ADOT) is administering the design and construction of the SR 24 Interim Phase II between Ellsworth Road and Ironwood Drive. As part of the State’s Project, and at the request of the City, the State will design and construct the SR 24 EB over Ellsworth Road and the roadway elements necessary to connect the structure to the interim SR 24. In addition, and as part of the State’s Project, and at the request of the City, the State will design and construct the following items which are known as the Enhancement Project: 
 City’s fiber optic cable in one conduit from Ellsworth Road to Signal Butte Road  Four 2-inch conduits (quad-duct) and FMS/ITS fiber and equipment at Williams Field Road  Eight 2-inch conduits and FMS/ITS fiber and equipment at Signal Butte Road 
 Four Close Circuit Television (CCTV) cameras at Williams Field Road and Signal Butte Road 
 Signal Pole (Type W) (furnished & delivered to the City) 
 60-foot Mast Arm (furnished & delivered to the City)  Emergency Vehicle Preemption (EVP) at Williams Field Road and Signal Butte Road 
 Extension of approximately 445 feet of Williams Field Road from the Portland Cement Concrete Pavement (PCCP) limits of the intersection with SR 24 to the north half street designed and constructed by a developer 
 Utility sleeves and cathodic protection test stations for future waterlines crossing SR 24 at Williams Field Road, Crismon Road, Signal Butte Road, and Meridian Road
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20-0486 Modifying fees and charges for the Arts & Culture Department. The changes include eliminating the Foundation Membership Fees, and the Rehearsal Rental Fees for the MAC Scene Shop. (Citywide) *5-b 
20-0487 Modifying fees and charges for the Business Services Department. The changes include eliminating the Technology Improvement Fee. (Citywide) *5-c 
20-0488 Modifying fees and charges for the Development Services Department. The changes include implementing a Planning Review Fee for form-based projects, and a Sliding Scale Building Permit Fee for residential and commercial permits with a valuation less than $25,000, based on project valuation, rather than an estimated amount of inspections. (Citywide) *5-d 
20-0489 Modifying fees and charges for the Engineering Department. The changes include eliminating the Special Inspections and Pinal Council Water Farms Agricultural Fees, and implementing Small Wireless Facility Application Fees. (Citywide) *5-e 
20-0490 Modifying fees and charges for Falcon Field Airport. The changes include adjusting fees to offset increased operations and maintenance costs and to stay current with rates charged by similar businesses and airports. (Citywide) *5-f 
20-0491 Modifying fees and charges for the Library Services Department. The changes include eliminating Overdue Book Fines and Collection Agency Fees. (Citywide) *5-g 
20-0492 Modifying fees and charges for the Mesa Municipal Court. The changes include increasing the Court Construction Fee by $3.00, per Ordinance 4621, to stay on schedule with debt service payments. (Citywide) *5-h 
20-0493 Modifying fees and charges for the Police Department, City Prosecutor's Office, and Animal Control Division. The changes include eliminating the Transcribing Fee, because the service is no longer available, and modifying names/titles of the fees associated with media formats. (Citywide)
20-0494 Modifying fees and charges for the Transportation Department. The changes include increasing the Surfacing Replacement Fee by 15 cents to offset increased contractor costs. (Citywide) *

Meeting Name:City CouncilAgenda status:Final
Meeting date/time:5/4/2020 5:45 PMMinutes status:Draft 
Meeting location:Virtual Platform
Published agenda:Agenda AgendaPublished minutes:Not available 
Meeting video:  
Attachments:
File #Agenda #TypeTitleActionResultAction Details
20-05002MinutesApproval of minutes of previous meetings as written.  Not available
20-04733-aLiquor License ApplicationOne Stop Food Mart & Deli A convenience store is requesting a new Series 10 Beer and Wine Store License for Pro Techno Inc., 1620 West University Drive, Suite 1 - Padmaja Chowdary Jasty, agent. The existing license held by Arvinder Singh, Sole Proprietor, will revert to the State. (District 3)  Not available
20-04743-bLiquor License ApplicationBarro’s Pizza A restaurant that serves lunch and dinner is requesting a new Series 12 Restaurant License for A&D Pizza Inc., 1925 East Brown Road, Suite 5-8 - Bruce Robert Barro, agent. The existing Series 7 Beer and Wine Bar license held by A&D Pizza will be modified by the State to inactive status, where it will remain until it is sold or transferred to a different location. (District 1)  Not available
20-04753-cLiquor License ApplicationBrookdale Springs Mesa A restaurant that serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner is requesting a new Series 12 Restaurant License for BLC Springs At East Mesa LLC, 6220 East Broadway Road - Regan Francis Stone, agent. There is no existing license at this location. (District 2)  Not available
20-04714-aContractTwo-Year Renewal to the Term Contract for Printing and Mailing of Election Publicity Pamphlets for the City Clerk’s Office (Citywide) This contract provides printing and mailing services for the City’s election publicity pamphlets. These services will be needed for the City’s next general election to be held on November 3, 2020, as well as any special elections the City Council may call. Publicity pamphlets are distributed to all Mesa households with registered voters. The City Clerk’s Office and Purchasing recommend authorizing the renewal with Century Graphics, Inc., at $70,000 annually, based on estimated usage.  Not available
20-04674-bContractOne-Year Renewal with a One-Year Renewal Option to the Term Contract for Automotive Deep Cycle Sealed Case Batteries for the Fleet Services Department (Citywide) This contract provides automotive gel-type, deep-cycle, sealed case, lead acid batteries for the City’s fleet of over 1,400 vehicles. The Fleet Services Department and Purchasing recommend authorizing the renewal with Kann Enterprises, Inc., dba, Interstate Batteries (a Mesa business), at $175,000 annually, with an annual increase allowance of up to 5%, or the adjusted Producer Price Index.  Not available
20-04684-cContractRatification of the Emergency Purchase of Surgical Masks for the Mesa Fire and Medical Department (Citywide) This purchase provided 45,000 surgical masks for immediate use and were necessary to provide emergency PPE equipment for Mesa's Mesa Fire and Medical and Police Departments, and other City departments in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The vendor had inventory on hand and available for immediate pickup. The Mesa Fire and Medical Department and Purchasing recommend ratifying the purchase from the contract with Autoline Industries (a Mesa business), at $34,114.50. It is anticipated that this purchase will be reimbursed by federal funding through FEMA or the CARES Act.  Not available
20-04764-dContractRatification of Emergency Purchase of Surgical Masks, and Dollar-Limit Increase to the Term Contract for Janitorial and Sanitation Supplies for the Mesa Fire and Medical Department (Citywide) The purchase provided 15,000 surgical masks, at $25,000, for immediate use for Mesa's first responders and other City departments in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The current contract expires in August and the City continues the need to purchase janitorial and sanitation supplies, as well as other various PPE supplies, when available; therefore, staff is requesting an additional $75,000 to be added to the contract. The Mesa Fire and Medical Department and Purchasing recommend ratifying the $25,000 increase for the purchase of the surgical masks, and an additional $75,000 dollar-limit increase using the National IPA/City of Tucson cooperative contract with Waxie Sanitary Supply (a Mesa business), increasing the total dollar-limit by $100,000, from $100,000 to $200,000 for Year 5. It is anticipated that purchases relating to the increase will be reimbursed by federal funding through FEMA  Not available
20-04724-eContractThree-Year Term Contract with Two Years of Renewal Options for Weed Management and Landscaping Services for the Signal Butte Water Treatment Plant as requested by 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 Signal Butte Water Treatment Plant. Routine maintenance is needed for the new trees and shrubs, programming of the watering timers required, and other miscellaneous landscaping services, as needed. The Water Resources Department and Purchasing recommend awarding the contract to the lowest, responsive, and responsible bidder, Brightview Landscape Service, Inc., at $26,019 annually, with an annual increase allowance of up to 5%, or the adjusted Consumer Price Index.  Not available
20-04694-fContractThree-Year Term Contract with Two Years of Renewal Options for LED Streetlight Fixtures for the Transportation Department (Citywide) This contract for LED streetlight fixtures will be a primary means for the City’s LED conversion project and replacement of failed streetlights for the City's local, collector, and major roadways. The Transportation Department and Purchasing recommend awarding the contract to the lowest, responsive, and responsible bidder for each group, Wesco Distribution, Inc., at $1,280,000 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
20-04704-gContractOne-Year Renewal with a One-Year Renewal Option to the Term Contract for LED Traffic Signal Heads and Pedestrian Signals for the Materials and Supply Warehouse (for the Transportation Department) (Citywide) This contract provides traffic signal heads, pedestrian heads, mounts for these heads, and as pedestrian pushbutton stations. The Transportation Department uses these items to maintain and modify existing traffic signals and as a supply for the construction of new traffic signals. The Business Services and Transportation Departments and Purchasing recommend authorizing the renewal with McCain, Inc. and JTB Supply Company, at $104,000 annually, with an annual increase allowance of up to 5%, or the adjusted Producer Price Index.  Not available
20-04854-hContractEast Valley Adult Resources Tenant Improvements (District 4) On August 26, 2019, City Council awarded the East Valley Adult Resources (EVAR) Tenant Improvements project to G&G Specialty Contractors. During construction, it was found that additional items and repairs are needed that were not included on the original bid schedule. The recommended items and repairs to be added to the scope-of-work for the project are labor and material costs for carpet and tile replacement, paint, and café window installation. Staff recommends authorizing an increase to the contract for G&G Specialty Contractors by $60,000, from $1,182,428.18, to a total of $1,242,428.18 for the added scope-of-work. The project is funded by Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds and CDBG funds are available to cover the additional costs.  Not available
20-04655-aResolutionApproving and authorizing the City Manager to enter into an Intergovernmental Agreement with the Arizona Department of Transportation for the construction and maintenance of the State Route 24 eastbound bridge over Ellsworth Road as well as the City of Mesa enhancements and roadway elements necessary for the connection to State Route 24. (District 6)  Not available
20-04865-bResolutionModifying fees and charges for the Arts & Culture Department. The changes include eliminating the Foundation Membership Fees, and the Rehearsal Rental Fees for the MAC Scene Shop. (Citywide)  Not available
20-04875-cResolutionModifying fees and charges for the Business Services Department. The changes include eliminating the Technology Improvement Fee. (Citywide)  Not available
20-04885-dResolutionModifying fees and charges for the Development Services Department. The changes include implementing a Planning Review Fee for form-based projects, and a Sliding Scale Building Permit Fee for residential and commercial permits with a valuation less than $25,000, based on project valuation, rather than an estimated amount of inspections. (Citywide)  Not available
20-04895-eResolutionModifying fees and charges for the Engineering Department. The changes include eliminating the Special Inspections and Pinal Council Water Farms Agricultural Fees, and implementing Small Wireless Facility Application Fees. (Citywide)  Not available
20-04905-fResolutionModifying fees and charges for Falcon Field Airport. The changes include adjusting fees to offset increased operations and maintenance costs and to stay current with rates charged by similar businesses and airports. (Citywide)  Not available
20-04915-gResolutionModifying fees and charges for the Library Services Department. The changes include eliminating Overdue Book Fines and Collection Agency Fees. (Citywide)  Not available
20-04925-hResolutionModifying fees and charges for the Mesa Municipal Court. The changes include increasing the Court Construction Fee by $3.00, per Ordinance 4621, to stay on schedule with debt service payments. (Citywide)  Not available
20-04935-iResolutionModifying fees and charges for the Police Department, City Prosecutor's Office, and Animal Control Division. The changes include eliminating the Transcribing Fee, because the service is no longer available, and modifying names/titles of the fees associated with media formats. (Citywide)  Not available
20-04945-jResolutionModifying fees and charges for the Transportation Department. The changes include increasing the Surfacing Replacement Fee by 15 cents to offset increased contractor costs. (Citywide)  Not available
20-04596-aOrdinanceZON20-00024 (District 4) Within the 100 to 200 block of East 1st Street (south side) and within the 0 to 100 block of North Hibbert (west side). Located west of Mesa Drive and north of Main Street (1.3± acres). Rezone from T4NF to T5MSF within the Form Based Code Regulating Plan. Marlene Imirzian & Associates Architects, applicant; Rich Van Anda, owner. Staff Recommendation: Approval with conditions P&Z Board Recommendation: Approval with conditions (Vote: 7-0)  Not available
20-04127-aOrdinanceZON19-00687 (District 5) Within the 1800 block of North Val Vista Drive (east side). Located south of McKellips Road on the east side of Val Vista Drive (3.47 ± acres). Rezoning from RS-35 to RS-35 BIZ. This request will allow for the development of a single-residence subdivision. Welker Development Resources, applicant; Sikora Holdings LLC, owner. Staff Recommendation: Approval with conditions P&Z Board Recommendation: Approval with conditions (Vote: 7-0)  Not available
20-04137-bOrdinanceZON19-00706 (District 5) Within the 2400 to 2500 blocks of North Val Vista Drive (east side). Located south of McDowell Road on the east side of Val Vista Drive (5 ± acres). Rezoning from RS-35 to RS-35 PAD. This request will allow for the development of a single-residence subdivision. Eric DeRoche, applicant; NuSash Investments, owner. Staff Recommendation: Approval with conditions P&Z Board Recommendation: Approval with conditions (Vote: 7-0)  Not available
20-04147-cOrdinanceZON19-00960 (District 6) Within the 7100 to 7300 blocks of East Baseline Road (south side). Located east of Power Road on the south side of Baseline Road (1.7 ± acres). Modification of an approved PAD; and Site Plan Modification. This request will allow for the development of a medical office building and a future pad site. Woods Associates Architects LLC, applicant; Sarsar Khamis George, owner. Staff Recommendation: Approval with conditions P&Z Board Recommendation: Approval with conditions (Vote: 7-0)  Not available
20-05078-aResolutionTake action on the tentative adoption of the proposed FY 2020/2021 budget.  Not available