31 May 2020

June 01. 2020: MESA CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION + REGULAR MEETING

It's the FINAL AGENDA - it's a Whopper. with significant changes and/or additions to what was the Tentative Agenda.
Calendar for June 2020 > http://mesa.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx 
NOTE: City budget planning, public hearings, and votes on proposed budgets usually must be approved by the end of June.
There are 26 items jammed on the regular meeting's agenda.
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SPENDING MONEY ON CONTRACTS (9)
Softball field lighting $338,803.55
Police Department DNA Analysis $132,164.42
Airborne Video Surveillance $156,000
Gas Pipe & Fittings $872,000 annually
Utility Adjustment Services $515,120
Gas Meters $265,500 annually
Robson Electrical Substation East Bay Transformer - Switchgear Replacement CMAR Project - GMP No. 2 (District 2)1,407,799.30. 
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Reference: and links on contact information
https://www.mesaaz.gov/city-hall/mayor-council
"The Mesa City Council believes that its people, not leaders, are what makes a City great and actively works to encourage citizen participation in the decision-making process. Whether it is through neighborhood meetings, advisory boards and committees, telephone calls and letters, or email, the Mesa City Council sets policies based on the input and needs of its citizens."
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Giles
Mayor John Giles
Freeman
Vice Mayor Mark Freeman
District 1
Whittaker
Councilmember Jeremy Whittaker
District 2
Whittaker
Councilmember Francisco Heredia
District 3
Jen Duff
Councilmember Jen Duff
District 4
Luna
Councilmember David Luna
District 5
Thompson
Councilmember Kevin Thompson
District 6
 
Councilmap
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ACTION ITEM *5-d 
File #:20-0498   
Type:ResolutionStatus:Agenda Ready
In control:City Council
On agenda:6/1/2020
Title:Approving and authorizing the City Manager to disburse Fiscal Year 2020/2021 Human Services funds to non-profit organizations for activities approved by City Council and to enter into agreements for disbursement of the funds. (Citywide)
Attachments:1. Council Report,
2. Attachment A - Funding Recommendations, 3. Resolution
ACTION ITEM *8 
Discuss, receive public comment, and take action on the following zoning ordinance and take action on the following development agreement regarding property located on the west side of South Ellsworth Road, north of Ray Road: 
Item *8-a
20-0513 ZON18-00483 (District 6) 
Within the 4800 to 5000 blocks of South Ellsworth Road (west side). Located on the west side of Ellsworth Road north of Ray Road 
(74± acres). 
Rezoning from AG, LI, and PEP-BIZ-PAD to LI-PAD, LC-PAD and RM-4-PAD. 
This request will allow for a mixed-use development
City Council Hearing May 18, 2020 
CASE No.: ZON18-00483 PROJECT NAME: Mesa Ray ]
P&Z Hearing Date(s): April 22, 2020 / 4:00 p.m
HISTORY 
  • On October 6, 2000, the City Council adopted an ordinance annexing the property into the City of Mesa and zoned the property to Agriculture (Ord. #3815; Z00-087)
  • On October 20, 2008, the City Council approved a rezoning of 9.1± acres of the property from AG to LI (Z08-061) 
  • On December 7, 2009, the City Council approved a rezoning of 15.4± acres of the property from AG to PEP-BIZ-PAD. 
This rezoning was part of the Gateway 202 Airpark Development Master Plan (Z09-017) which was approved for 230± acres of property.
Existing Zoning District
Agriculture (AG), Light Industrial (LI), and Planned Employment Park with a Bonus Intensity Zone Overlay (PEP-BIZ)
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  • Jeffery Blilie, Beus, Gilbert, McGroder PLLC, applicant; 
  • Sun Belt Land Holdings LP, owner. 

Staff Recommendation: Approval with conditions 
P&Z Board Recommendation: Approval with conditions (Vote: 7-0) 
File #:20-0513   
Type:OrdinanceStatus:Agenda Ready
In control:City Council
On agenda:5/18/2020
Title:ZON18-00483 (District 6) Within the 4800 to 5000 blocks of South Ellsworth Road (west side). Located on the west side of Ellsworth Road north of Ray Road (74± acres). Rezoning from AG, LI, and PEP-BIZ-PAD to LI-PAD, LC-PAD and RM-4-PAD. This request will allow for a mixed-use development. Jeffery Blilie, Beus, Gilbert, McGroder PLLC, applicant; Sun Belt Land Holdings LP, owner. Staff Recommendation: Approval with conditions P&Z Board Recommendation: Approval with conditions (Vote: 7-0)
Attachments:1. Staff Report,
2. Ordinance,
3. Ordinance Map,
4. Vicinity Map,
5. Conceptual Site Plan,
6. Design Guidelines,
7. Minutes,
8. Submittal Documents
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20-0573 Approving and authorizing the City Manager to enter into a Development Agreement with Sunbelt Land Holdings, LP, relating to approximately 73.7 acres of property located at the northwest corner of Ellsworth Road and Point Twenty-Two Boulevard for the purpose of developing a mixed-use development. (District 6)
Item *8-b

File #:20-0573   
Type:ResolutionStatus:Agenda Ready
In control:City Council
On agenda:6/1/2020
Title:Approving and authorizing the City Manager to enter into a Development Agreement with Sunbelt Land Holdings, LP, relating to approximately 73.7 acres of property located at the northwest corner of Ellsworth Road and Point Twenty-Two Boulevard for the purpose of developing a mixed-use development. (District 6)
Attachments:1. Presentation,
2. Council Report,
3. Resolution,
4. Development Agreement
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Mesa Ray 
(Ellsworth Road and Point Twenty -Two Boulevard) 
City Council Study Session May 28, 2020 
Veronica Gonzalez, Project Manager 
Planning & Zoning Board April 22, 2020 ]
DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT 
•Site will develop in phases. 
•First phase includes: 
 70,000 square foot building at east end of industrial parcel 
 Improvements on Starfire Avenue, Ellsworth Road and Point TwentyTwo Boulevard 
•Building permits for the multiresidence parcel will not be issued until 70,000 square foot industrial building is constructed.
City Council Report 
Date: June 1, 2020 
To: City Council 
Through: Karolyn Kent, Assistant City Manager 
From: 
  • Christine Zielonka, Development Services Director 
  • Veronica Gonzalez, Development Services Project Manager 

Subject: Development Agreement associated with the development of land located at the northwest corner of Ellsworth Road and Point Twenty-Two Boulevard (also known as Mesa Ray, rezoning case ZON18-00483). Council District 6 
Purpose and Recommendation 
The purpose of this report is to recommend to the City Council approval of a resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into a Development Agreement (DA) with Sunbelt Land Holdings, LP (Developer). 
The DA has been prepared in conjunction with a request to rezone property located on the west side of Ellsworth north of Ray Road. 
Staff recommends approval of the DA. 
Background 
On April 22, 2020, the Developer received a recommendation of approval from the Planning and Zoning Board for a request to rezone approximately 73.7 acres to Light Industrial (LI) Planned Area Development (PAD), Limited Commercial (LC) PAD and Multiple Residence 4 (RM-4) PAD. The purpose of the rezoning request is to accommodate future development of a high-quality, mixed-use project. To ensure highquality and cohesive built environment, the rezoning case (ZON18-00483) includes design guidelines that apply to all future development within this project site. The City and Developer have been working together on the terms of the DA for the development of site. This Council report provides a summary of the DA terms that have been negotiated between the City and the Developer. The City Council is being asked to consider this DA in conjunction with the rezoning request.
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Roll Call 
1 Review and discuss items on the agenda for the June 1, 2020 regular Council meeting
2 Presentations/Action Items: 
20-0624 Discuss and provide direction on the process for selection of the next Presiding City Magistrate. 2-a 
NOTE: No records provided 
File #:20-0624   
Type:PresentationStatus:Agenda Ready
In control:City Council Study Session
On agenda:6/1/2020
Title:Discuss and provide direction on the process for selection of the next Presiding City Magistrate
(see Item 6 farther down)

3 Acknowledge receipt of minutes of various boards and committees. 
3-a 20-0622 
Human Relations Advisory Board meeting held on February 26, 2020. 
File #:20-0622   
Type:MinutesStatus:Agenda Ready
In control:City Council Study Session
On agenda:6/1/2020
Title:Human Relations Advisory Board meeting held on February 26, 2020.
Attachments:1. Human Relations Advisory Board Minutes Feb 26, 2020

4 Current events summary including meetings and conferences attended. 
5 Scheduling of meetings.
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ITEM 6 
Introduction of the following ordinance and setting June 15, 2020 as the date of the public hearing on this ordinance: 
20-0616 Repealing and replacing Title 1, Chapter 7 of the Mesa City Code pertaining to City Magistrates to formalize the term of office for the Presiding City Magistrate and clarify the term of office for City Magistrates, and amending Title 2, Chapter 3 of the Mesa City Code pertaining to the Judicial Advisory Board to 
  • formalize the appointment and reappointment process for the Presiding City Magistrate
  • clarify the appointment and reappointment process for City Magistrates, and 
  • clarify the Presiding City Magistrate’s authority to appoint Magistrates Pro Tem. (Citywide) 

File #:20-0616   
Type:OrdinanceStatus:Agenda Ready
In control:City Council
On agenda:6/1/2020
Title:Repealing and replacing Title 1, Chapter 7 of the Mesa City Code pertaining to City Magistrates to formalize the term of office for the Presiding City Magistrate and clarify the term of office for City Magistrates, and amending Title 2, Chapter 3 of the Mesa City Code pertaining to the Judicial Advisory Board to formalize the appointment and reappointment process for the Presiding City Magistrate, clarify the appointment and reappointment process for City Magistrates, and clarify the Presiding City Magistrate’s authority to appoint Magistrates Pro Tem. (Citywide)
Attachments:1. Council Memo, 2. Ordinance
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Item 5 
Take action on the following resolutions:


ITEM *5-a 20-0619 Authorizing the City Manager to suspend enforcement, temporarily modify, or approve alternatives to requirements or specifications in the Mesa City Code, related to 
  • outdoor seating and services for eating and drinking establishments and 
  • temporary signage for all businesses and organizations, 

to mitigate the health and economic effects of the COVID-19 pandemic during the Declaration of Emergency. 
This resolution is intended to assist businesses and other organizations that are operating in a limited capacity due to the pandemic, or otherwise effected by the pandemic. (Citywide) 
File #:20-0619   
Type:ResolutionStatus:Agenda Ready
In control:City Council
On agenda:6/1/2020
Title:Authorizing the City Manager to suspend enforcement, temporarily modify, or approve alternatives to requirements or specifications in the Mesa City Code, related to outdoor seating and services for eating and drinking establishments and temporary signage for all businesses and organizations, to mitigate the health and economic effects of the COVID-19 pandemic during the Declaration of Emergency. This resolution is intended to assist businesses and other organizations that are operating in a limited capacity due to the pandemic, or otherwise effected by the pandemic. (Citywide)
Attachments:1. Council Report, 2. Resolution
> Seating areas have been reduced up to 50% (in some cases higher) to accommodate social distancing requirements. The Arizona Restaurant Associated Association proposed considering modifications to City Codes to facilitate temporary expansions that will allow an increase in customers while complying with the emergency procedures. This resolution, as proposed, also adopts a policy of suspending enforcement of temporary signage to promote individual restaurants and their services.
> City staff from numerous departments have been collaborating to develop a very streamlined process to approve expansion of premises requests. This will be accomplished through a consolidated, very brief, no-charge application and approval review process. The goal is to approve requests within two to four days. The process will rely on restaurant owners/operators obtaining landlord approvals to expand their facilities and to ensure compliance with life/safety requirements for public safety. The Development Services Small Business Assistant will be the central point of contact for receiving, reviewing, and documenting approval of expansion requests
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