14 June 2020

BEWARE >>THE IDES OF JUNE 2020: Mesa City Council Study Session Mon 06.15.2020 + JAMMED-UP Regular Meeting



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City Council Meeting Information and Agendas
City Council Study Session
  • Date: 06/15/2020 5:30 PM - 5:45 PM  
  • Location: Virtual Platform
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This meeting will be held virtually via a video platform. 
For all meeting information, go to: https://www.mesaaz.gov/government/city-council-meetings

The agenda will be available at least 24 hours in advance of the meeting at: http://mesa.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx and in the City Manager’s Office
Roll Call 
1 Review and discuss items on the agenda for the June 15, 2020 regular Council meeting
2 Take action on the following appointments: 
2-a 20-0668 Appointments to various Boards and Committees. 
3 Current events summary including meetings and conferences attended.
4 Scheduling of meetings.
File #: 20-0668   

Type: Appointment Status: Agenda Ready


In control: City Council Study Session
On agenda: 6/15/2020

Title: Appointments to various Boards and Committees.
Attachments: 1. Appointment Memo

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APPOINTMENT MEMO 7 Pages
PLEASE NOTE: Some appointments appear to involve certain individuals that are rotated around for membership on various committees or boards
  • There are few New Appointments, most are Re-Appointments
  • In the case of Michelle Dahlke, she's listed as a "New Appointment" - this time to the Historic Preservation Board, she is now serving a 2nd term as Chairperson on the Planning & Zoning Board, and previously served on the HPB
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June 15, 2020 
TO: CITY COUNCILMEMBERS 
FROM: MAYOR JOHN GILES 
SUBJECT: Appointments to Boards and Committees 
The following are my recommendations for appointments to City of Mesa Advisory Boards and Committees
Board of Adjustments – 
Seven-member board including new appointments. 
Reappointments: Adam Gunderson, District 1. 
Mr. Gunderson is an attorney with Gunderson Law Group, P.C. He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Biological Sciences from ASU and a Juris Doctorate from BYU. Mr. Gunderson is a member of the Maricopa County and Arizona State Bar Associations, East Valley Estate Planning Council and West Mesa CDC Board of Directors. His term expires June 30, 2023. 

Building Board of Appeals – 
Nine-member board including new appointments. 
Reappointments: Natalie Griego-Pavon, District 3. 
Ms. Griego-Pavon is a Cloud Services Manager with JDA Software and her professional background includes roles in IT and construction. Ms. Griego-Pavon holds a Master’s Degree in Administration from Northern Arizona University and a Bachelor’s Degree from Arizona State University. In the past, she volunteered with the Girl Scouts of America and other community organizations. Her term expires June 30, 2023. 

Design Review Board – 
Seven-member board including new appointments. 
Reappointments: Seth Placko, District 1. 
Mr. Placko has over twenty years of experience as a landscape architect and currently works for J2 Engineering and Environmental Design. He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Landscape Architecture from Iowa State University and is a Registered Landscape Architect in Arizona and current member of the American Society of Landscape Architects. Mr. Placko serves as one of the architect positions on the Design Review Board. His term expires on June 30, 2023.

Economic Development Advisory Board – 
Nine-member board including new appointments. 
Reappointments: 4

  • Rich Adams, District 1. 

Mr. Adams is the president and CEO of Southwest Business Credit Services. He is a founding director of Gateway Commercial Bank of Mesa with over 40 years’ experience in credit management and business operations. Mr. Adams was a previous chair of the City of Mesa Economic Development Advisory Board, the Falcon Field Strategic Visioning Commission, and the City of Mesa Planning and Zoning Board. His term expires June 30, 2023. 

  • James Kasselmann, District 5. 

Mr. Kasselmann is a Medical Device Executive Leader with Dexcom Incorporated. He served as a Lieutenant Colonel in the United States Marine Corps. Mr. Kasselmann is a board member for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation and is active in the USO and Pepperdine University philanthropy. He earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Education from the University of Cincinnati. His term will expire June 30, 2023. 

  • Natascha Ovando-Karadsheh, District 5. 

Ms. Ovando-Karadsheh is the owner of and Realtor with KOR properties, a boutique real estate agency. She has additional small business experience as the founder/owner of Coup de Tartes/Rendez-Vous, as well as working as a small business consultant. Ms. Ovando-Karadsheh holds degrees from the French Culinary Institute and Princeton University. Her term will expire June 30, 2023. 
  • Dominic Perry, District 6. 

Mr. Perry works for GPE Commercial Real Estate. He holds a Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Washington. He is a Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM) and a member of the US Green Building Council. His term will expire June 30, 2023.

Transportation Advisory Board – 
Eleven-member board including new appointments. 
Reappointments: Andrew Ryan Wozniak, District 1. 
Mr. Wozniak is a Senior Planner at the City of Maricopa. He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Design of the Built Environment and a Master’s Degree in Urban and Environmental Planning from Arizona State University. He is a member of the American Planning Association, Congress for the New Urbanism and Association of Pedestrian & Bicycle Professionals. He is also active in the Mesa community through his work with RAILmesa. His term expires June 30, 2023. 
New Appointments: Steven McCance, District 5. 
Mr. McCance is a program and project specialist at the State of Arizona and has extensive experience in budget management and finance. He has worked at several state and local agencies and teaches at Grand Canyon University and Arizona State University. He earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Finance and a Master’s Degree in Public Administration from Arizona State University. His term ends June 30, 3023. 
New Appointments: Rodney Jarvis, District 1. 
Mr. Jarvis is a zoning, land use and real estate attorney who worked on projects ranging from the Royal Palms Hotel to the Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Station. He previously served on several regional boards and committees including the Phoenix Streets Transportation Committee and the Arizona Transportation Advisory Committee. He earned a Bachelor’s Degree in English Literature and a Juris Doctorate from Brigham Young University. His term expires June 30, 3023.

Historic Preservation Board – 
Seven-member board including new appointments. 
Reappointments: Brandon Benzing, District 1. 
Mr. Benzing is an architect with Weddle Gilmore Architects. He earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Architectural Studies and a Master’s Degree in Architecture from Arizona State University. He is a member of the American Institute of Architects and is certified by the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards. His term expires June 30, 2023. 
New Appointments: Michelle Dahlke, District 1. 
Ms. Dahlke is the owner of Arizona Planning Solution and has been a local panning planning professional and consultant for more than 20 years.
She has served previously on the Historic Preservation Board and is finishing her second term on the Planning and Zoning Board. She earned a Bachelor’s Degree from Northern  Arizona University in Political Science and a Master’s Degree in Environmental Planning from Arizona State University. 
Her term will expire June 30, 2023. 

Housing & Community Development Board – 
Eleven-member board including new appointments. 
Reappointments: Shelley Reimann, District 2. 
Ms. Reimann is an asset manager with the City of Phoenix Housing Department. Ms. Reimann holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Women’s Studies and a Master’s degree in Public Administration from Arizona State University. She has served on the Governor’s Commission to Prevent Violence Against Women and on the City of Mesa’s Merit System Board. Her term expires June 30, 2023. 

Human Relations Advisory Board – 
Eleven-member board including new appointments. 
Reappointments: Ron Williams, District 1. 
Mr. Williams is the owner of Contacts to Contracts, LLC. Prior to the establishment of his own business, Mr. Williams was the President/CEO of the Grand Canyon Minority Supplier Development Council. Mr. Williams has earned many awards and recognitions for his work to foster diversity and inclusion across Arizona. His term will expire June 30, 2023. 
New Appointments: Margarate Duarte, District 4. 
Ms. Duarte is a senior accountant and financial analyst with 18 years of experience in project and general accounting for the private sector and public higher education. She earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration and Finance and a Master’s Degree in Business Accounting from University of Arizona. She also earned a Master’s Degree in Accounting and Finance Management from DeVry University. Her term will expire June 30, 2023.
Clarification: Kevin Humphrey, District 5. 
In the May 7, 2020 memo, it was incorrectly stated that Mr. Humphrey is filling a vacancy formerly held by Linda Star. 
The vacancy he is filling was created when Johanna Richards moved from the non-profit position to a community position on the board (March 16, 2020 memo). Ms. Richards is filling the vacancy created by Linda Star and Mr. Humphrey is filling the vacancy created by Ms. Richards

Judicial Advisory Board – 
Seven-member board including new appointments. 
New Appointments: Carolyn Finley, District 2. 
Ms. Finley is a Clinical Case Manager at Mercy Health Plan and a registered nurse with nearly 15 years of experience in direct patient care and management. She is a volunteer with the March of Dimes and was the Clinical Coordinator for the Phoenix March for Babies for several years. She earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing and a Master’s Degree in Healthcare Innovation from Arizona State University. Her term expires June 30, 2023. 
New Appointments: Kent Cattani. 
Judge Cattani was appointed to the Arizona Court of Appeals in 2013. Prior to his appointment, he represented the State of Arizona for more than 20 years. He earned a Juris Doctorate from the University of California at Berkeley. He is currently Vice-Chair of the Division One Arizona Court of Appeals and Vice-Chair of Arizona’s Forensic Advisory Committee. His term expires June 30, 2023. 
Library Advisory Board – 
Nine-member board including new appointments. 
Reappointments: Cindy Smith, District 1. 
Ms. Smith earned an Associate’s Degree in Nursing and a Bachelor’s Degree in Child Development from Bingham Young University. She has experience as a nurse and has given over 20 years of volunteer service to her children’s classrooms. Ms. Smith was also an active leader in Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts. Her term will expire June 30, 2023. 
New Appointments: Ellen Bachman, District 3. 
Ms. Bachman has nearly 10 years of professional experience in library management as an aid and paraprofessional and a background in student career development and tutoring. She earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Home Economics from Bradley University and a Master’s Degree in Religion from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School. Her term expires June 30, 2023. 
New Appointments: Dr. Cynthia Jones, District 1. 
Dr. Jones has an extensive background in career counseling at universities and was most recently Assistant Vice President at the University of Connecticut. She earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Liberal Arts and Master’s Degree in Public Administration and Counseling from San Diego State University. She also earned a Doctor of Education in Higher Education Leadership and Administration from Nova Southeastern University. Her term expires June 30, 2023. 
Museum & Cultural Advisory Board – 
Eleven-member board including new appointments. 
Reappointments: Alycia Perry, District 4. 
Ms. Perry is Faculty Instructor of Communications and Storytelling at Arizona State University’s School of Sustainability. She is also a marketing and branding professional who founded De Mesa Advisory and Training. Her interests focus on sustainability and social impact. She earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science from Arizona State University. Her term expires June 30, 2023.
Reappointments: Ivan Martinez, District 4. 
Mr. Martinez owns Ivan Martinez Photography and is an Adjunct Photography Professor at Grand Canyon University. He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing and Advertising and an MBA from the University of Northern Iowa. Mr. Martinez is a current Board Member of both the Arizona Highways PhotoScapes and Downtown Merchants Association. He is a past Board Member of the i.d.e.a. Museum and Arizona Professional Photographer Association. His term expires June 30, 2023. 
New Appointments: Theresa Schlechty, District 3. 
Ms. Schlechty is a Patient Placement Coordinator at Satellite Healthcare and has experience in the healthcare industry and community involvement. She has served previously on the Library Advisory Board and Mesa ARC. She earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from Argosy University and is a member of the National Society of Collegiate Scholars. Her term will expire June 30, 3023. 
New Appointments:Melvin Van Vorst, District 2. 
Mr. Van Vorst has been a volunteer usher at the Mesa Arts Center for 13 years. He was an auditor, Acting Revenue Commissioner, Bureau Director and Deputy State Treasurer for the State of Michigan. He served on the Mesa Industrial Development Authority Board and on several boards and committees in Strawberry, AZ. His term will expire June 30, 2023. 
Parks and Recreation Board – 
Eleven-member board including new appointments. 
Reappointments: Nycloe Leyba, District 5. 
Ms. Leyba is the Director of Charitable Alliances for the Guardian Angel Council, a volunteer ambassador for Be the Match, founder of We Run Mesa and avid parks and recreation user. Ms. Leyba holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Behavioral Science from California Polytechnic University. Her term expires June 30, 2023. 
Reappointments: Kimberly Forest, District 5. 
Ms. Forest is the Senior Vice President of Visitor Marketing at Visit Mesa and has spent over forty years working in travel and tourism sales. Ms. Forest holds a degree from the University of California at Riverside and she is an active member of her homeowners association. Her term expires June 30, 2023. 
Personnel Appeals Board – 
Five-member board including new appointments. 
Reappointments: Partick Braatz, District 6. 
Mr. Braatz is the Executive Administration Assistant for Vivos Theraputics, Inc. He is an operations management professional with extensive experience in developing and implementing practices, policies and procedures, training programs and supporting healthcare professionals. Mr. Braatz holds a Bachelor’s 
Degree in Business Administration with an emphasis in Personnel Relations from the University of Wisconsin. His term expires June 30, 2023. 
New Appointments: Nancy Van Tellingen, District 6. 
Ms. Tellingen is a Firm Administrator at Gillespie Shields Durrant & Goldfarb. She is a professional in office management focusing on human resources, finance, facilities and strategic planning. She earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration from the University of Illinois, Champaign-Urbaba. Her term expires June 30, 3023. 
Planning and Zoning Board – 
Seven-member board including new appointments. 
Reappointments: Shelly Allen, District 2. 
Ms. Allen is a retired City of Mesa employee with over thirty years of experience in economic development, code enforcement, and public works. Ms. Allen holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management from the University of Phoenix and a Masters of Public Administration from Arizona State University. Her term will expire June 30, 2023. 
Reappointments: Jessica Sarkissian, District 5. 
Ms. Sarkissian is a land planner with Bowman Consulting. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Regional Development from the University of Arizona and a Master’s Degree in Community Planning from Northern Arizona University. Ms. Sarkissian also holds several professional planning association memberships. She formerly served on the City of Mesa Board of Adjustments. Her term will expire June 30, 2023. 
New Appointments: Benjamin Ayers, District 1. 
Mr. Ayers is the Design Director and Studio Director at Genster. He has more than 17 years of experience in project design and construction. He earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Architectural Studies with a minor in Urban Planning and a Master’s Degree in Architecture from Arizona State University. He is a licensed architect in Arizona and is certified by the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards. His term expires June 30, 2023. 
Transportation Advisory Board – 
Eleven-member board including new appointments. 
Reappointments: Andrew Ryan Wozniak, District 1. 
Mr. Wozniak is a Senior Planner at the City of Maricopa. He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Design of the Built Environment and a Master’s Degree in Urban and Environmental Planning from Arizona State University. He is a member of the American Planning Association, Congress for the New Urbanism and Association of Pedestrian & Bicycle Professionals. He is also active in the Mesa community through his work with RAILmesa. His term expires June 30, 2023.
New Appointments: Steven McCance, District 5
Mr. McCance is a program and project specialist at the State of Arizona and has extensive experience in budget management and finance. He has worked at several state and local agencies and teaches at Grand Canyon University and Arizona State University. He earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Finance and a Master’s Degree in Public Administration from Arizona State University. His term ends June 30, 3023. 
New Appointments: Rodney Jarvis, District 1. 
Mr. Jarvis is a zoning, land use and real estate attorney who worked on projects ranging from the Royal Palms Hotel to the Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Station. He previously served on several regional boards and committees including the Phoenix Streets Transportation Committee and the Arizona Transportation Advisory Committee. He earned a Bachelor’s Degree in English Literature and a Juris Doctorate from Brigham Young University. His term expires June 30, 3023. 


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FINAL AGENDA for regular meeting:
Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final


Meeting date/time: 6/15/2020 5:45 PM Minutes status: Draft  


Meeting location: Virtual Platform


Published agenda: Agenda Agenda Published minutes: Not available  


Meeting video:  


Attachments:


File #Agenda #TypeTitleActionResultAction Details
20-0646 2MinutesApproval of minutes of previous meetings as written.Not available
20-0625 3-aLiquor License ApplicationMesa Quick N Easy A convenience store is requesting a new Series 10 Beer and Wine Store License for NA Petroleum LLC, 6806 East Brown Road - Rohullah Adilyar, agent. The existing license held by NK Petroleum III LLC will revert to the State. (District 5)Not available
20-0633 4-aContractThree-Year Term Contract with Two Years of Renewal Options for Janitorial and Sanitation Supplies for the Materials and Supply Warehouse (for City Departments) (Citywide) City departments require a broad supply of janitorial and sanitation products to support daily maintenance operations. Supplies include sanitizing and disinfecting cleaners, waste receptacles, paper products including paper towels, cups and napkins, brooms, brushes and handles, and latex gloves. This contract supplies the City's warehouse for City internal use of these items. The Business Services Department and Purchasing recommend authorizing the purchase using the Omnia Partners / City of Tucson cooperative contract with Waxie Sanitary Supply (a Mesa business), at $175,000 annually, based on estimated usage.Not available
20-0634 4-bContractPurchase for Seating Reupholstery for the Mesa Arts Center as requested by the Arts and Culture Department (Citywide) This purchase will provide reupholstery of the seating in the Playhouse Theater at the Mesa Arts Center. The existing seating is fifteen years old and many of the 176 seats are significantly worn. Full replacement would cost approximately $105,000 whereas, reupholstery and repair is approximately 46% of that cost. The Arts and Culture Department and Purchasing recommend authorizing the purchase using the Omnia cooperative contract with Irwin Seating Company, at $48,050.12, based on estimated requirements. This purchase is funded by the Mesa Arts Center Restoration Fund.Not available
20-0632 4-cContractThree-Year Term Contract with Two Years of Renewal Options for Heavy-Duty Automotive Body Repair Services for the Fleet Services Department (Citywide) Fleet Services currently manages a fleet of approximately 300 heavy-duty trucks. This contract will provide a pre-qualified list of heavy-duty automotive body repair vendors to provide non-exclusive repair service on an as-needed basis. An evaluation committee recommends awarding the contract to the qualified respondents: 2nd Gen LLC dba, Maaco Collision Repair (a Mesa business); Hunterz, LLC (a Mesa business); and Vanguard Truck Center Body Shop; at $100,000 annually, with an annual increase allowance of up to 5%.Not available
20-0637 4-dContractPurchase of Network Hardware (Replacement/Lifecycle Upgrade) for the Department of Innovation and Technology (Citywide) The network infrastructure that supports the City’s Utilities remote/field systems has reached the end of its lifecycle and due for replacement. This equipment will refresh network switches and firewalls located at water treatment plants, Utilities Control Centers, and master radio sites. The Department of Innovation and Technology and Purchasing recommend authorizing the purchase using the State of Arizona and NCPA cooperative contracts from the lowest-quoted vendors: Enterprise Network Solutions; Sentinel Technologies, Inc.; and Trace3, LLC; at $210,776.32, based on estimated requirements. This purchase is funded by Infrastructure Lifecycle Funds.Not available
20-0639 4-eContractOne-Year Renewal with a One-Year Renewal Option to the Term Contract for Trauma Kits for the Police Department (Citywide) The trauma kits include tourniquets and hemorrhage control systems that are issued to Mesa's officers to enhance the survivability rate of victims involved in tragic events. The Mesa Police Department and Purchasing recommend authorizing the renewal with Bound Tree Medical, LLC, at $100,000 annually, with an annual increase allowance of up to 5%, or the adjusted Consumer Price Index.Not available
20-0636 4-fContractOne-Year Term Contract for Randox Drug Screening and Testing Supplies for the Police Department (Sole Source) (Citywide) This purchase is for supplies such as, biochips with multiple antibody/antigen reaction sites and other associated reagents for the Randox Evidence Investigator Biochip Analyzer. The instrument allows multiple tests to be carried out from a single patient sample, thereby reducing the time and labor spent on individual tests. The Police Department and Purchasing recommend awarding the contract to the sole source vendor, Randox Toxicology at $140,000, based on estimated usage.Not available
20-0630 4-gContractOne-Year Term Contract for DNA Crime Lab Supplies for the Police Department (Sole Source) (Citywide) This contract provides supplies for the Forensic Services Division to process evidence and conduct forensic DNA testing for criminal investigations. The supplies include reagents and consumables to determine the quantity of DNA present, to make copies of the DNA, and to detect the DNA on genetic instruments. The Mesa Police Department and Purchasing recommend authorizing the purchase with Life Technologies Corporation, at $60,000, based on estimated usage.Not available
20-0635 4-hContractTwo-Year Term Contract for Qiagen QIA Symphony DNA Instrument Supplies for the Police Department (Sole Source) (Citywide) This contract will supply consumable kits and supplies for the Forensic Services Division that are required to complete DNA analysis. The Mesa Police Department and Purchasing recommend awarding the contract to the sole source vendor, QIAGEN, Inc., at $150,000 annually, based on estimated usage.Not available
20-0638 4-iContractPurchase for Service and Parts for Turf Maintenance Equipment for the Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities Department (Sole Source) (Citywide) This contract will provide mechanical parts and accessories to maintain the various turf and ball field maintenance, light-duty equipment that the City currently owns. The Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities Department maintains riding reel mowers, riding deck mowers, riding field painters/liners, turf cleaning units, aerification equipment, as well as golf and utility carts that are from the John Deere and Smithco families of brands respectively. The Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities Department and Purchasing recommend authorizing the purchase from the authorized dealer, Stolz Equipment, at $40,000, based on estimated requirements.Not available
20-0631 4-jContractDollar-Limit Increase to the Term Contract for Fire Protection Equipment Maintenance and Repair Services for the Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities Department (Citywide) This contract provides fire protection, detection and suppression equipment maintenance and repair for 98 City facilities . The increase is needed for adding new/additional equipment to various sites and inspection schedule changes. The Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities Department recommend increasing the dollar-limit with Metro Fire Equipment, Inc., by $125,000 for Years 2 and 3, from $276,700 to $401,700 annually, based on estimated usage.Not available
20-0640 4-kContractThree-Year Term Contract with Two Years of Renewal Options for Water, Wastewater Treatment and Pool Chemicals for the Water Resources Department, Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities Department and the Materials and Supply Warehouse (Citywide) This contract will provide primary and secondary contractors for the purchase and delivery of water and wastewater treatment chemicals for Water Resources and chemicals to maintain the City’s aquatic facilities, splash pads, and fountains for Parks Recreation and Community Facilities. Water Resources, Parks Recreation and Community Facilities, and Business Services recommend awarding Primary and Secondary contracts to the lowest, responsive, and responsible bidders: Air Products and Chemicals, Inc.; Brenntag Pacific, Inc.; Charlie Pepper Inc., dba, Salt Works; Chemrite, Inc.; DPC Enterprises; DuBoise Chemicals; Environmental Operating Solutions, Inc.; Evoqua Water Technologies, Inc.; Hasa; Hill Brothers Chemical; Leslie's Poolmart; Momar; Pencco, Inc.; Polydyne, Inc.; ProChemTech International, Inc.; Thatcher Company; TR InternationalNot available
20-0603 5-aResolutionApproving and authorizing the City Manager to enter into an Intergovernmental Agreement with the Maricopa County Department of Transportation and the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community for design and construction of the Gilbert Road Bridge. The City's total contribution to the project construction costs is $1,000,000. (District 1)Not available
20-0620 5-bResolutionApproving and authorizing the City Manager to enter into a Grant Agreement with the City of Tucson to accept $25,000 in grant funds under the East Valley Drug Enforcement Task Force Program to be used for overtime and services for the Police Department’s Organized Crime Section. (Citywide)Not available
20-0621 5-cResolutionApproving and authorizing the City Manager to enter into a Grant Agreement with the City of Tucson to accept $52,000 in grant funds under the Arizona Warrant Apprehension Network Targeted Enforcement Detail (AZ WANTED) to be used for overtime for the Police Department’s Violent Offender Unit. (Citywide)Not available
20-0257 5-dResolutionAdopting a pension funding policy and accepting the employer’s share of assets and liabilities under the Public Safety Personnel Retirement System as required by A.R.S. §38-863.01. (Citywide)Not available
20-0647 5-eResolutionCalling a special bond election to submit to the qualified electors of the City of Mesa, in conjunction with the General Election to be held on November 3, 2020, the question of authorizing the issuance and sale of general obligation bonds of the City for the purposes of streets, highways, bridges, street lights, traffic signals, communication infrastructure, pedestrian improvements, multi-use path and trail improvements, other vehicular and multi-modal transportation improvements, and acquire land and interests in land related thereto, and designating the manner in which the election is conducted, the translation of election materials, voter registration deadlines and early voting dates. (Citywide)Not available
20-0675 6-aOrdinanceZON19-00805 (District 6) Ordinance. Within the 10600 to 11000 blocks of East Williams Field Road (south side); within the 6000 to 6200 blocks of South Signal Butte Road (west side); and within the 6000 to 6400 blocks of South Signal Butte Road (east side). Located south of Williams Field Road on the east and west sides of Signal Butte Road (89± acres). Rezone from RS-9-PAD, RS-6-PAD, RSL-2.5-PAD, RM-2-PAD and LC-PAD to GC-PAD; A Council Use Permit to allow 100% residential uses on the first floor within a General Commercial zoning district; and modification of the Destination at Gateway PAD to remove 89± acres. This request will allow a mixed-use development. Sean Lake, Pew & Lake, PLC, applicant; Signal Butte 24, LLC, owner. Staff Recommendation: Approval with conditions P&Z Board Recommendation: Approval with conditions (Vote: 7-0)Not available
20-0683 6-bResolutionA resolution adopting a notice of intent to enter into a retail development tax incentive agreement pursuant to A.R.S. § 9-500.11 (Version 2) related to the development of improvements for the project known as the “Destination at Gateway” generally located at the corner of South Signal Butte Road and East Williams Field Road. (District 6)Not available
20-0616 7-aOrdinanceRepealing 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)Not available
20-0604 8-aSubdivision Plat“FIESTA VILLAGE” (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). W.M. Grace Development Company, developer; John W. Marshall, HilgartWilson, LLC, surveyor.Not available
20-0623 8-bSubdivision Plat“A REPLAT OF DESERT JET CENTER - LEASEHOLD CONDOMINIUMS” (District 5) The 4500 to 4800 blocks of East McKellips Road (north side). Located east of Greenfield Road on the north side of McKellips Road (13.83± acres). Falcon 7, LLC, developer; Anthony N. Zaugg, Allen Consulting Engineers, Inc., surveyor.Not available
20-0176 9-aPublic HearingConduct a public hearing on minor General Plan amendment case ZON19-00954. (District 5)Not available
20-0144 9-bResolutionZON19-00954 (District 5) Resolution. Within the 5600 to 6000 blocks of East Thomas Road (north side) and within the 3600 to 4000 blocks of North Recker Road (west side). Located north of Thomas Road and west of Recker Road (109.8± acres). Minor General Plan amendment to change the Character Type from Parks to Neighborhood. This request will allow for the development of a single-residence subdivision. Desert Vista 100, LLC, applicant; City of Mesa, owner. Staff Recommendation: Adoption P&Z Board Recommendation: AdoptionNot available
20-0143 9-cOrdinanceZON19-00806 (District 5) Ordinance. Within the 5600 to 6000 blocks of East Thomas Road (north side) and within the 3600 to 4000 blocks of North Recker Road (west side). Located north of Thomas Road and west of Recker Road (109.8± acres). Rezone from PS to RS-6-PAD and RS-7-PAD. This request will allow for the development of a single-residence subdivision. Desert Vista 100, LLC, applicant; City of Mesa, owner. Staff Recommendation: Approval with conditions P&Z Board Recommendation: Approval with conditionsNot available
20-0388 9-dResolutionA resolution approving and authorizing the City Manager to enter into a Development Agreement with Desert Vista 101, LLC, relating to approximately 115 acres of property located at the northwest corner of Thomas Road and Recker Road, for the purpose of developing a single-family residential subdivision and associated improvements. (District 5)


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Public participation will be available electronically.  If you want to provide a written comment or speak telephonically at the meeting, please submit an online comment card at least 1 hour prior to the start of the meeting.  If you want to speak at the meeting, you will need to indicate on the comment card that you would like to speak during the meeting, and you will need to call 888-788-0099 or 877-853-5247 (toll free) using meeting ID 5301232921 and following the prompts, prior to the start of the meeting.  You will be able to listen to the meeting; and when the item you have indicated that you want to speak on is before Council, your line will be taken off mute and you will be given an opportunity to speak.

Applicants and their Representatives

Applicants and their representatives who have items on the Council agenda and who want to be able to comment on their item or be able to answer questions should fill out this Applicant online comment card at least 1 hour prior to the start of the meeting and call 888-788-0099 or 877-853-5247 (toll free) using meeting ID 5301232921 and following the prompts, prior to the start of the meeting.  You will be able to listen to the meeting; and when the item you have indicated that you want to speak on is before Council, your line will be taken off mute and you will be given an opportunity to speak.
For help with the online comment card, or for any other technical difficulties, please call 480-644-2099.
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Mesa operates under a charter form of government with citizens electing a mayor and six councilmembers to set policy for the City.
Mesa's councilmembers serve terms of four-years, with three members being elected every two years. The mayor is elected at-large every four years. The mayor and council are elected on a non-partisan basis. The vice mayor is selected by the City 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. 
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


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