27 August 2023

Mesa City Council Study Session Thu 08.24.2023 || 33 views 2 days ago

Hizzoner the mayor looked a wee bit groggy as presiding officer
WHO is the only person still weairng a suit-and-tie for these morning meetings??

  

Roll Call (2 council members absent/excused)

1 Review and discuss items on the agenda for the August 28, 2023 regular Council meeting. 

2 Current events summary including meetings and conferences attended. 
3 Scheduling of meetings. 

4 Convene an Executive Session. 
ES-003-23 
ANNUAL REVIEWS BEHIND CLOSED DOORS
Discussion or consideration of employment, assignment, appointment, promotion, demotion, salaries, discipline, dismissal, or resignation of a public officer, appointee or employee of the City. (A.R.S. §38-431.03A (1)): 
  • 1. City Auditor Review 
  • 2. City Clerk Review 
  • 3. City Attorney Review 
  • 4. City Manager Review

QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS: Who would like to start? 
Review and discuss items on the agenda for the August 28, 2023 regular Council meeting.

> Council Member Scott Somers District 6  (05:00 - 14:05)
Item 6-a
  • This was "The Ecstasy" that is incredibly popular in the district
  • Gallery Park
  • Comments start at 14:40
  • Panel of 3 jump into the picture

Item 6-a
File #:23-0894   
Type:OrdinanceStatus:Agenda Ready
In control:City Council
On agenda:8/28/2023
Title:ZON23-00282 "Mountain America Credit Union Mesa Branch" (District 6)
Within the 4900 block of South Power Road (east side).
Located north of Ray Road on the east side of Power Road (1± acres).
Major Site Plan Modification and amending the conditions of approval for Case No. ZON21-00069.
This request will allow for a financial institution with a drive-thru.
Michael Sanders, Sanders Associates Architects, applicant;
POWER 202 MIXED-USE LLC, owner.
Ordinance No. 5809 Staff Recommendation: Approval with conditions P&Z Board Recommendation: Approval with conditions (Vote: 7-0)
Attachments:1. Presentation,
2. Staff Report,
3. Ordinance,
4. Ordinance Map,
5. Vicinity Map,
6. Site Plan,
7. Minutes,
8. Submittal Documents

__________________________________________________________________________

> Mark Freeman Council member District 1 (16:19)
Item 7-b
File #:23-0888   
Type:OrdinanceStatus:Agenda Ready
In control:City Council
On agenda:8/21/2023
Title:ZON22-01110 "Mesa Drive Apartments" (District 1)
Within the 400 to 600 blocks of North Mesa Drive (east side), the 500 block of North Lesueur (west side), and within the 400 block of East 4th Place (north side). Located east of Mesa Drive and north of University Drive (6± acres). Rezone from Multiple-Residence-4 (RM-4) to Multiple Residence-4 with a Planned Area Development overlay (RM-4-PAD) and Site Plan Review. This request will allow for an approximately 180-unit multiple residence development. Synetic Design, applicant; AZ MED CAP LLC, owner. Ordinance No. 5807 Staff Recommendation: Approval with conditions P&Z Board Recommendation: Approval with conditions (Vote: 5-0)
Attachments:1. Presentation,
2. Staff Report,
3. Ordinance,
4. Ordinance Map,
5. Vicinity Map,
6. Site Plan,
7. Minutes,
8. Submittal Documents

CITY ATTORNEY Jim Smith on Item 7-a  (16:28- 19:07)
Revisions are required for re-submittal 
File #:23-0751   
Type:OrdinanceStatus:Agenda Ready
In control:City Council
On agenda:8/21/2023
Title:Amending Section 11-31-34(A) of the Mesa Zoning Ordinance pertaining to Medical Marijuana Dispensaries and Dual Licensee Facilities.
The amendments include, but are not limited to, modifying the spacing requirements between Medical Marijuana Dispensaries and Dual Licensee Facilities.
Ordinance No. 5803
Staff Recommendation: Adoption
P&Z Board Recommendation: Adoption (Vote: 5-0)
For continuance to the November 6, 2023 City Council meeting.
Attachments:1. Presentation, 2. Council Report, 3. Ordinance, 4. Marijuana Facilities Location Map

> COMMENTS BY JOHN GILES at 19:08 under Item 2 
Current events summary including meetings and conferences attended. 
("...That's the way we incorporate things to get things done around here")

Scott Somers_ (   - "Mayor you missed one - We had The Chamber of Commerce Dinner ..."

Alicia Goforth District 5 Council member (21:25 - 22:07) said she's sorry she missed the Inter-Faith Leader Breakfast



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Meeting detailsAgenda Agenda

Meeting Name:City CouncilAgenda status:Final
Meeting date/time:8/28/2023 5:45 PMMinutes status:Draft 
Meeting location:Council Chambers
Published agenda:Agenda AgendaPublished minutes:Not available 
Meeting video: 
Attachments:
File #Agenda #TypeTitleActionResultAction Details
23-07792MinutesApproval of minutes of previous meetings as written.  Not available
23-09373-aLiquor License ApplicationThe Greater Cause This is a one-day event to be held on Saturday, September 16, 2023, from 3:00 P.M. to 10:00 P.M. at Riverview Park located 2060 West Riverview Auto Drive. (District 3)  Not available
23-09393-bLiquor License ApplicationGrab N Go 406 A convenience store is requesting a new Series 10 Beer and Wine Store License for Sapra Businesses LLC, 406 North Country Club Drive - Vaneet Sapra, agent. The existing license held by Hema LLC will revert to the State. (District 3)  Not available
23-09383-cLiquor License ApplicationDNA Trading & Service Inc A liquor distributor is requesting a new Series 4 Wholesaler License for DNA Trading & Service Inc., 325 South Westwood Suite 8 - Yoon Jung Cho, agent. There is no existing license at this location. (District 4)  Not available
23-09364-aContractPurchase of a New Audio Console (Replacement) for the Arts and Culture Department (Citywide) This purchase will replace the current audio consoles, accompanying processors, and peripherals at the Mesa Arts Center (MAC) Ikeda and Piper Theaters. This equipment is used for events and live performances. The MAC’s current audio consoles are reaching their end of life and repair parts are no longer available. The Arts and Culture Department - Mesa Arts Center and Purchasing recommend awarding the contract to the lowest, responsive, and responsible bidder, CTI dba Conference Technologies for $214,305.29. This purchase is funded by the Mesa Arts Center Restoration Fund.  Not available
23-09414-bContractCooperative Contract Use for the Purchase of Two Combination Sewer Vacuum Trucks (One Replacement and One Addition) for the Water Resources Department (Citywide) This equipment will be used to support Wastewater Collection operations and maintenance activities to clean the City’s sewer lines by vacuuming fat, oil, grease, grit, and debris that accumulates over time in the system. Ongoing maintenance of the City’s sewer lines is necessary to mitigate public safety risks and sanitary sewer overflows. The replacement sewer truck will be replacing a unit that is beyond its useful life. The Fleet Services and Water Resources Departments, and Purchasing recommend authorizing the purchase using the Sourcewell cooperative contract with AZ Wastewater Industries Inc. for $1,127,719.54. This purchase is funded by the Utility Replacement Extension and Renewal Fund and Capital Utility Fund.  Not available
23-09424-cContractThree-Year Term Contract with Two Years of Renewal Options for Landscaping and Decorative Rock Materials for various City Departments (as requested by the Transportation Department) (Citywide) This contract will provide landscaping and decorative rock materials for the Transportation, Energy Resources, Water Resources, and Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities departments. These departments use the materials throughout the City in their daily operations. The Transportation, Water Resources, Energy Resources, and Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities Departments and Purchasing recommend awarding the contract to the lowest, responsive, and responsible bidders, Calmat Co. dba Vulcan Materials Co.; Green Dream International LLC; Material Delivery Inc.; and Red Mountain Mining Inc. (a Mesa business) at $1,902,000 annually, with an annual increase allowance of up to 5%, or the adjusted Producer Price Index.  Not available
23-09404-dContractCooperative Contract Use for the Purchase of Two Heavy-Duty Construction Trucks with Dump Bodies (Additions) for the Transportation Department (Citywide) The two Freightliner dump trucks will be additions to Transportation’s Field Operations. One truck will support the new concrete work group and the other truck will support the asphalt work group. The dump trucks have the capacity to haul material and heavy equipment to job sites. Additionally, these trucks are able to respond to storm-related emergencies to deliver equipment and haul sand and debris. The Transportation and Fleet Services Departments and Purchasing recommend authorizing the purchase using the State of Arizona cooperative contract with Freightliner of Arizona, for $601,189.62. This purchase is funded by the Local Streets Fund.  Not available
23-09434-eContractThree-Year Term Contract with Two Years of Renewal Options for Vactor Services for the Transportation and Fleet Services Departments (Citywide) This contract will provide vactor services to assist with maintaining the City's storm drain system. Vactor services remove sediment and debris from the storm drain lines allowing for drainage flow. Storm drain system maintenance is critical for reducing the likelihood of flooding during storms. The Transportation and Fleet Services Departments and Purchasing recommend awarding the contract to the lowest, responsive, and responsible bidders for each Group, Kary Environmental Services Inc. (a Mesa business) and Pipeline Video Inspection LLC dba AIMS Companies at $661,000 annually, with an annual increase allowance of up to 5%, or the adjusted Consumer Price Index.  Not available
23-08935-aResolutionZON22-01298 "Red Oak Autism Academy" (District 2) Within the 5000 to 5100 block of East University Drive (north side). Located west of Higley Road on the north side of University Drive (2.5+ acres). Council Use Permit. This request will allow for a private school (grades K-12) to be located within the Limited Commercial (LC) zoning district. AnneMarie Butler, applicant; MYSLONY DEVELOPMENT LLC, owner. Resolution No. 12084 Staff Recommendation: Approval with conditions P&Z Board Recommendation: Approval with conditions (Vote: 7-0)  Not available
23-09475-bResolutionApproving and authorizing the City Manager to enter into a First Amendment to the Intergovernmental Agreement dated March 1, 2018 between the Arizona Board of Regents and the City of Mesa for the development, operation, and maintenance of educational facilities in downtown Mesa. The amendment would have the effect of clarifying the term of the Intergovernmental Agreement. (District 4) Resolution No. 12085  Not available
23-09255-cResolutionExtinguishing a portion of a 20-foot public utilities and facilities easement located at 1956 South Country Club Drive to allow for the future construction of a Salad N Go restaurant on the property; requested by the developer. (District 4) Resolution No. 12086  Not available
23-08635-dResolutionExtinguishing fifteen public utilities and facilities easements located at 6935 South Crismon Road, between South Crismon Road and South Merrill Road, and between East Pecos Road and East Germann Road, for temporary drainage basins to accommodate commercial development of the properties; requested by the property owner. (District 6) Resolution No. 12087  Not available
23-09335-eResolutionExtinguishing a drainage easement located at 7250 South Sossaman Road to allow for a relocation of a driveway on Pecos Road; requested by the property owner. (District 6) Resolution No. 12088  Not available
23-09345-fResolutionExtinguishing a drainage easement and drainage covenant located at 9253 East Willis Road to accommodate the development of a new business park; requested by the property owner. (District 6) Resolution No. 12089  Not available
23-08946-aOrdinanceZON23-00282 "Mountain America Credit Union Mesa Branch" (District 6) Within the 4900 block of South Power Road (east side). Located north of Ray Road on the east side of Power Road (1± acres). Major Site Plan Modification and amending the conditions of approval for Case No. ZON21-00069. This request will allow for a financial institution with a drive-thru. Michael Sanders, Sanders Associates Architects, applicant; POWER 202 MIXED-USE LLC, owner. Ordinance No. 5809 Staff Recommendation: Approval with conditions P&Z Board Recommendation: Approval with conditions (Vote: 7-0)  Not available
23-07517-aOrdinanceAmending Section 11-31-34(A) of the Mesa Zoning Ordinance pertaining to Medical Marijuana Dispensaries and Dual Licensee Facilities. The amendments include, but are not limited to, modifying the spacing requirements between Medical Marijuana Dispensaries and Dual Licensee Facilities. Ordinance No. 5803 Staff Recommendation: Adoption P&Z Board Recommendation: Adoption (Vote: 5-0) For continuance to the November 6, 2023 City Council meeting.  Not available
23-08887-bOrdinanceZON22-01110 "Mesa Drive Apartments" (District 1) Within the 400 to 600 blocks of North Mesa Drive (east side), the 500 block of North Lesueur (west side), and within the 400 block of East 4th Place (north side). Located east of Mesa Drive and north of University Drive (6± acres). Rezone from Multiple-Residence-4 (RM-4) to Multiple Residence-4 with a Planned Area Development overlay (RM-4-PAD) and Site Plan Review. This request will allow for an approximately 180-unit multiple residence development. Synetic Design, applicant; AZ MED CAP LLC, owner. Ordinance No. 5807 Staff Recommendation: Approval with conditions P&Z Board Recommendation: Approval with conditions (Vote: 5-0)  Not available
23-08897-cOrdinanceZON23-00129 “Baywood Medical Collaborative II” (District 2) Within the 6300 block of East Broadway Road (north side) and within the 300 block of South 63rd Street (east side). Located north of Broadway Road on the east side of 63rd Street (1± acres). Rezone from Agricultural (AG) to Office Commercial (OC) and Site Plan Review. This request will allow for the development of a medical office. Vince Dalke, Dalke Design Group, applicant; CWRP Baywood MOB Owner LLC, owner. Ordinance No. 5808 Staff Recommendation: Approval with conditions P&Z Board Recommendation: Approval with conditions (Vote: 5-0)  Not available
23-08847-dOrdinanceZON23-00384 "The Nile - Historic Landmark Overlay" (District 4) Within the 100 block of West Main Street and the 100 block of South Macdonald. Located east of County Club Drive and south of Main Street (0.19± acres). Rezone from Downtown Core with a Downtown Events Overlay (DC-DE) to Downtown Core with a Downtown Events Overlay and a Historic Landmark Overlay (DC-DE-HL). This request will establish a Historic Landmark Overlay. Michelle Donovan - The Nile, applicant; CK Properties LLC, owner. Ordinance No. 5804 Staff Recommendation: Approval with conditions P&Z Board Recommendation: Approval with conditions (Vote: 7-0)  Not available
23-08877-eOrdinanceZON21-00404 “Reed Park Residences” (District 4) Within the 500 block of South Williams (east side). Located west of Gilbert Road and south of Broadway Road (3.5± acres). Rezone from Multiple Residence-4 with a Planned Area Development overlay (RM-4-PAD) to RM-4 with a new Planned Area Development overlay (RM-4-PAD) and Major Site Plan Modification. This request will replace the existing PAD with a new PAD, which will establish unique development standards and allow for an approximately 72-unit multiple residence development. Reese Anderson, Pew & Lake PLC, applicant; Ridgeway Investments LLC, owner. Ordinance No. 5806 Staff Recommendation: Approval with conditions P&Z Board Recommendation: Approval with conditions (Vote: 5-0)  Not available
23-08867-fOrdinanceZON23-00338 “TMW Offroad” (District 6) Within the 7400 block of South 89th Place (west side), within the 8900 block of East Winnston Avenue (north side), and within the 7400 block of South Atwood (east side). Located west of Ellsworth Road and north of Germann Road (2.4+ acres). Rezone from Light Industrial with a Planned Area Development overlay (LI-PAD) to Light Industrial with a Planned Area Development overlay and a Bonus Intensity Zone overlay (LI-PAD-BIZ) and Site Plan Review. This request will allow for an industrial development. Tim Nielsen, Farnsworth Construction Co., applicant; Tyco Metal Works LLC, owner. Ordinance No. 5805 Staff Recommendation: Approval with conditions P&Z Board Recommendation: Approval with conditions (Vote: 7-0)  Not available
23-09318-aSubdivision PlatSUB23-00256 “Map of Dedication of Sonoran Gateway Exchange” (District 6) Within the 7300 to 7500 blocks of South Sossaman Road (east side) and within the 7600 to 8000 blocks of East Germann Road (north side). Located north of Germann Road and east of Sossaman Road (34.9± acres). RLIF Mesa Development SPE LLC, developer; Shane R. Barnett, Barnett Land Surveying LLC, surveyor.  Not available


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