Friday, June 28, 2019

Now In Progress: 60TH ANNIVERSARY SUMMIT

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Since 1959, we work to improve the well-being & quality of life of AZ residents by maintaining a strong, cooperative relationship with Mexico
60TH ANNIVERSARY SUMMIT
https://www.azmc.org/events/

Happening NOW
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The Arizona-Mexico Commission (AMC) is Arizona’s premier cross-border nonprofit organization. Our mission is to improve the economic prosperity and quality of life for all Arizonans through strong, public/private collaborations in advocacy, trade, networking and information.
Arizona knows firsthand the value of strong international relationships in an increasingly connected global economy and society. And our shared border with Mexico offers Arizona the opportunity to work across international lines to achieve shared goals, and offer a unique region primed for international investment. 
That’s why for nearly six decades, the AMC has worked to strengthen Arizona’s ties to Mexico and build a cross-border community of professionals from nearly every industry from agriculture to medicine. This mission is fueled by the policy priorities of the Governor and in line with his vision for an Arizona that ensures “Opportunity for All.”  The work of the AMC’s binational committees drive this mission, acting as industry and community advocates in partnership with the Comisión Sonora-Arizona.
Trade
International trade and commerce are a substantial part of Arizona’s economy, with over $16 billion in two-way trade in 2018. And visitors from Mexico contribute more than $7 million every day shopping in our stores, eating at our restaurants, staying in our hotels and other businesses, contributing substantially to Arizona’s economy. The AMC is committed to ensuring continued growth of trade and tourism with Mexico, by supporting key projects and policies that can support this critical piece of our economy.
LINK >
https://azgovernor.gov/
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Annual Report
While the website provides timely changes as new data are available, the Annual Report provides a profile of Arizona’s trade and competitiveness and key developments for the year. As with the website, the Annual Report  highlights Arizona's performance relative to other border states. Indicators and trends for U.S. and Mexico border states are bench-marked against national figures for the U.S. and Mexico.
 
 
News
Arizona Mexico Economic Indicators Data Update June 2019
June 11, 2019
Mexico Map
June 03, 2019
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Wednesday, June 26, 2019

Breakdown in Control-In-Command > The Blue Wall Cracks Under Pressure >The Community Will Pay

Sworn to 'Protect & Serve The Public' the excessive use-of-force tactics employed by newly-trained and heavily-armed forces in police departments across the nation has created a track-record of lawsuits amounting to millions in damages against the cities that employ them to enforce "public safety." They're out-of-control.
It's controversial, even when cities like Mesa and Phoenix admit a history of discrimination, bias and prejudice opting to boost public confidence in 21st Century Policing and fix-the-problem by appointing minority candidates as Police Chiefs. The result: both revolts in the ranks and public outrage, especially when the emerging Police State is self-appointed to do "internal investigations" that last for months and years - investigating itself, refusing to release videos or releasing edited videos or hiring "outside attorneys' for cover. In the meantime they can't comment due to ongoing litigations. However, in so many cases videos recorded by bystanders tell a totally different story, even when police body cams are turned-off.
Thanks to a report yesterday in the Arizona Mirror, we learned a little more . . .
Jeri Williams Police ChiefPhoenix police chief no stranger to controversy
by Jarold Macdonald-Evoy
"The Phoenix Police Department has been fending off controversy after controversy the past few months, but that’s nothing new to its chief.
Chief Jeri Williams came back to Phoenix in 2016 from California, where she ran the Oxnard Police Department for about five years. The department has about 225 regular officers, far fewer than the roughly 2,900 sworn officers in Phoenix
Despite its small size, it wasn’t free from controversy such as police shootings, something that has been a source of frequent criticism of the Phoenix Police Department during Williams’ tenure. An Arizona Republic analysis found that Phoenix police shoot people at a higher rate than anywhere else in the country. 
During her time in Oxnard the department settled out of court for millions of dollars over a number of high-profile deaths. . . Williams’ department now faces two high-profile lawsuits, both seeking settlements in the tens of millions of dollars. "
Go deeper > https://www.azmirror.com

Insightful. Investigative. Independent.


HOMEPAGE > https://www.azmirror.com/
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About the reporter:
Reporter Jerod MacDonald-Evoy joins the Arizona Mirror from the Arizona Republic, where he spent 4 years covering everything from dark money in politics to Catholic priest sexual abuse scandals. Jerod has also won awards for his documentary films which have covered issues such as religious tolerance and surveillance technology used by police.
He brings strong watchdog sensibilities and creative storytelling skills to the Arizona Mirror.
Amplifying the voices of Arizonans whose stories are unheard; shining a light on the relationships between people, power and policy; and holding public officials to account.
 
 
 

New IT Girl For Trump: Grisham Carries A Lot of Baggage With Roots in Arizona

The Donald has named a New Apprentice as the new role model for the Defender for Everything Trump. If you happen to notice a physical similarity with First Lady Melania and former Communications Director Hope Hicks, professional qualifications aside, the departure of Sarah Sanders is an opportunity to introduce a new character into the spotlight: Stephanie Grisham.
Just like Sanders she carries the last name [as a single mother] of another well-known public person, the mystery writer John Grisham. Put that aside for the moment - she actually has worked with other politicians, as spokesperson for the Republicans in the Arizona House of Representatives. She also previously served as the spokesperson for Arizona Attorney General Tom Horne.
The Donald certainly likes female models - he married one the third time-around who is now "The First Lady". Stephanie Grisham got promoted from her press secretary to being his. . . in the case of former Communications Director Hope Hicks - seen in this image to the right at the age of 17 - >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> She doesn't have a background in politics, but has been connected to the Trump family for the last five years.
And she's quietly worked her way up to being one of the president's closest allies - and one of his highest paid, on $180,000 (£140,000) a year. . . So how did someone with such a low profile get one of the most important jobs in the US government?

She came to Donald through Ivanka Trump
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"Hope Hicks started her career in public relations, where Ivanka Trump's fashion company was one of her clients.
Having modelled for the likes of Ralph Lauren - as well as appearing on the cover of a Gossip Girl spin-off book - she modelled some of Ivanka's clothes as part of her job.
Working with the eldest daughter of Donald Trump meant Hope Hicks eventually caught the eye of the US president.
He personally hand-picked her in October 2014 to work in PR for his real estate company. . .
. . . In early 2015, Hope Hicks was thrust into the political sphere when she went with Donald Trump on a trip, which turned out to be the first part of his presidential campaign.
Donald Trump told GQ last year that he thought "Hope was outstanding".
She ended up in politics by accident . . .
When Donald Trump became president, he created a new role for Hope Hicks: White House director of strategic communications . . ."
Source:
How Hope Hicks went from modelling to being Donald Trump's new media director at 28
12 Sept 2017
In Arizona, new White House spokesperson Stephanie Grisham ...
https://www.washingtonpost.com/.../stephanie-grisham-white-house-credentials-arizona-j...
2 hours ago - Hank Stephenson, who sparred with Stephanie Grisham as a reporter at the Arizona Capitol Times, recalled that the new White House press secretary. . .
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Tuesday, June 25, 2019

On The Agenda > Mesa City Council Events

No agendas are available right now for the four meetings on Thursday, June 27th
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THE GOOD NEWS: Tentative Agenda for Study Session is available [see below]

Events
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CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION Thu 27 June 2019
Reference: Mesa LegiStar Calendar/Research Center 
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TENTATIVE AGENDA FOR CITY COUNCIL MEETING JULY 1, 2019    10 Pages
Reference: http://mesa.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx 

Mayor's Welcome
Roll Call (City Council members participate in person or by telephone conference call.)
Invocation / Moment of Silence
Pledge of Allegiance
Awards, Recognitions, and Announcements
1 Take action on all consent agenda items.
Items on the Consent Agenda
19-0739 Approval of minutes of previous meetings as written.*2

3 Take action on the following contracts:
19-0729 Purchase of Two Lighting Consoles (Replacement/Upgrade) for the Mesa Arts Center as requested by the Arts and Culture Department (Citywide)
This purchase will upgrade the lighting consoles in the Ikeda Theater.  Replacement parts are no longer being manufactured for the current consoles, and the City is no longer able to have these units serviced or repaired.  The upgrade will allow for the same programming syntax and language to be used, which will eliminate any training time needed for lighting operators and contractors.  Additionally, the existing theatrical dimmers and lobby lighting system are also the same brand, and selecting these consoles will ensure compatibility with the existing infrastructure for the foreseeable future.
The Arts and Culture Department and Purchasing recommend awarding the contract to the lowest, responsive, and responsible bidder, Barbizon Light of the Rockies, dba Barbizon Light of Arizona, at $39,532.17. This purchase is funded by Mesa Arts Center Restoration Fund.
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19-0732 One-Year Renewal to the Term Contract for Janitorial and Sanitation Supplies for the Materials and Supply Warehouse (for Citywide 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.
The Business Services Department and Purchasing recommend authorizing the renewal using the National IPA/City of Tucson cooperative contract with Waxie Sanitary Supply (a Mesa business), at $100,000, based on estimated usage.
*3-b

19-0731 One-Year Renewal to the Term Contract for Fabrication and Installation of Park Signs for the Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities Department (Citywide)
Parks, Recreation and Commercial Facilities uses park identification signs, basin identification signs, rules signs, and other signs throughout the City’s park system for park identification, and to inform and assist patrons in the proper use of park properties.
The Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities Department and Purchasing recommend authorizing the renewal with Sierra Signs & Service, Inc. (a Mesa business), at $467,000 annually, based on estimated quantities.
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19-0687 Three-Year Term Contract with Two Years of Renewal Options for Custodial Services for Parks and Sports Field Facilities for the Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities Department (Citywide)
This contract will provide patrons safe, clean, and sanitary restroom facilities that are free from trash and debris at the City’s 32 parks and sports field facilities.
An evaluation committee recommends awarding the contract to the highest-scored proposal from Carnation Building Service, Inc., at $254,000 annually, with an annual increase allowance of up to 5%, or the adjusted Consumer Price Index.
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19-0727 One-Year Term Contract with Two Years of Renewal Options for Bomb Suit and Helmet Ensembles for the Police Department (Citywide)
The Police Department’s Bomb Team has the responsibility of responding to improvised explosive devices, suspicious packages, found explosives and ammunitions, and to assist the patrol division and SWAT with operations within the City. The specified, Med-Eng EOD 10 Bomb Suit and Med-Eng EOD Helmet, is the only suit used by the FBI Hazardous Devices School, and it is the suit purchased and used by all U.S. Bomb Teams including the FBI and ATF Bomb Technicians. This suit is compatible and is interoperable between Bomb Teams.
The Police Department and Purchasing recommend awarding the contract to the lowest, responsive, and responsible bidder, Atlantic Tactical, Inc., at $76,000 for year 1, and $38,000 annually for years 2 and 3, with an annual increase allowance of up to 5%, or the adjusted Consumer Price Index. The initial purchase of $37,018.41 is funded by Department of Homeland Security.
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19-0730 One-Year Renewal with a One-Year Renewal Option to the Term Contract for EZ-IO Needles for the Mesa Fire and Medical Department (Sole Source) (Citywide)
This contract provides intraosseous (IO) needles for Mesa Fire and Medical paramedics.  IO needles establish an effective means to deliver fluids and medications to patients in critical condition.  The IO line is as efficient as an intravenous route, but can be inserted more quickly and can be used on patients with a compromised circulatory system, where an IV cannot be used.
The Mesa Fire and Medical Department and Purchasing recommend authorizing the renewal with the sole source vendor, Arrow International, Inc., at $120,000 annually, based on estimated usage.
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19-0726 Purchase of a Mini Cargo Van (Replacement) for the Mesa Fire and Medical Department (Citywide)
The vehicle that is being replaced has met established criteria and will be either traded, auctioned, sold, or deployed to special uses as part of the vehicle replacement program.
The Mesa Fire and Medical Department and Purchasing recommend authorizing the purchase from the existing contract with PFVT Motors, LLC, dba Peoria Ford, at $31,712.97.  This purchase is funded by the Capital General Fund.
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19-0733 Three-Year Term Contract with Two Years of Renewal Options for Miscellaneous Rescue Equipment for the Mesa Fire and Medical Department (Citywide)
This contract will provide battery powered extrication tools that are required for hazardous response. The tools will replace outdated hydraulic extrication tools on existing apparatus and equip new apparatus.
The Mesa Fire and Medical Department and Purchasing recommend awarding the contract to the lowest, responsive, and responsible bidders:  Extrication Concepts; L.N. Curtis & Sons; and Municipal Emergency Services; at $450,000 annually, with an annual increase allowance of up to 5%, or based on the Consumer Price Index.
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19-0760 Six-Month Term Contract for Tires for the Materials and Supply Warehouse (for the Fleet Services and Fire and Medical Departments) (Citywide)
This contract provides Goodyear and Bridgestone tires for the City's fleet of vehicles and equipment.
The Business Services Department and Purchasing recommend authorizing the contract using NASPO/State of Arizona cooperative contracts with Purcell Tire Company; and Redburn Tire Company (Mesa locations); at $600,000 for the six-month term, based on estimated requirements.
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19-0755 Purchase of Three Replacement CNG-Powered Heavy-Duty Front-Loading and One Replacement CNG-Powered Automated Side Loading Refuse Trucks for the Environmental Management and Sustainability Department (Citywide)
This purchase will provide four replacement refuse trucks for solid waste collection. Fleet and Solid Waste continue to replace diesel trucks with CNG trucks.
The Fleet Services and Environmental Management and Sustainability Departments and Purchasing recommend authorizing the purchase from the existing contracts with Rush Truck Centers of Arizona, dba Rush Truck Center Phoenix, at $1,535,274.03. This purchase is funded by the Capital Enterprise Fund and the Solid Waste Development Fee.
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19-0736 One-Year Renewal with a One-Year Renewal Option to the Term Contract for Spray Marking Paint for the Materials and Supply Warehouse (for various City Departments) (Citywide)
This contract provides various types of spray marking paint for the City of Mesa and the City of Chandler. Various City departments use the spray marking paint to support their daily operations.
The Business Services Department and Purchasing recommend authorizing the renewal with Border States Electric, at $57,300 annually, with an annual increase allowance of up to 5%, or the adjusted Consumer Price Index.
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19-0735 Three-Year Renewal of the Term Contract for Odor Control Service for the Water Resources Department (Sole Source) (Citywide)
The vendor provides hydrogen peroxide and operates and monitors the City's Brooks Sulfide Control Station, which is located on the Center Mesa Interceptor (CMI).  The site has provided reliable odor control on the CMI for the Cubs Spring Training Facility and Riverview Park area, since its installation.
The Water Resources Department and Purchasing recommend authorizing the renewal with the sole source vendor, U.S. Peroxide, LLC, at $145,000 annually, based on estimated usage.
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19-0728 Dollar-Limit Increase to the Term Contract for Cationic Emulsion Polymer for the Water Resources Department (Citywide)
This contract provides cationic emulsion polymer used for thickening and dewatering wastewater sludge at the Northwest and Greenfield Water Reclamation Plants.  The increase requested is due to an increase to tariffs, high demand of natural resources needed to manufacture polymer, driver shortages, and increased fuel costs.
The Water Resources Department and Purchasing recommend increasing the dollar-limit with Polydyne, Inc., for Year 5, from $467,000 to $650,000 annually, based on estimated usage.
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19-0752 1st Avenue Right-of-Way Improvements Project - Phase 1 - Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) Selection and Pre-Construction Services Contract (District 4)
This project will include narrowing 1st Avenue from Mesa Drive to LeSueur including new asphalt pavement, sidewalk improvements, a raised median, sewer line installation, a new storm drain, electrical undergrounding, and rehabilitated street lighting.  Landscape and tree enhancements, as well as gas and water relocations, will be completed by an adjacent developer.  Improvements from Hibbert to Mesa Drive will not narrow 1st Avenue; however, it will retain existing curb locations, with new asphalt pavement, ADA sidewalk improvements, a new curb return at the northwest corner of Pomeroy, landscaping, water, gas, sewer line installations, electrical service undergrounding to Empanadas, electrical undergrounding along Pomeroy, improved storm drains, and relocations of the City’s flood irrigation facilities.
Staff recommends the selection of Haydon Building Corp. as the CMAR for this project and award a pre-construction services contract in the amount of $132,728. 
This project is funded by 2013 authorized Street bonds and 2014 authorized Gas, Electric, and Water bonds.
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19-0756 Storm Water Pump Station Rehabilitations Project (District 4)
This project includes removal of the existing pump stations and construction of two new pump stations at Heritage Park and Sherwood Park. 
Staff recommends awarding the contract for this project to the lowest, responsible bidder, Garney Companies, Inc., in the amount of $2,015, 457, and authorizing a change order allowance in the amount of $201,546 (10%), for a total amount of $2,217,003.  This project is funded by the FY19/20 Transportation Department Environmental Compliance Fund.
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4 Take action on the following resolutions:
19-0747 Authorizing the City Manager to enter into an Intergovernmental Agreement for a five-year term with the Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport Authority.  Under this Agreement, Mesa will provide one police officer 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, to the Airport, and the Airport will reimburse the City for personnel, travel and training, and vehicle expenses associated with the services provided. (District 6) *4-a

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19-0750 Approving and authorizing the City Manager or his designee to enter into an Intergovernmental Agreement with Queen Creek Unified School District #95 for reimbursement of the salary and benefits of a Mesa Police Officer to perform School Resource Officer duties. (Citywide)
*4-b

19-0748 Extinguishing a public utility easement located at 4312 East University Drive to allow for the development of a new retail center and storage unit business; requested by the property owner. (District 2)
*4-c

5 Take action on the following resolution and introduction of the following ordinance, and setting July 8, 2019 as the date of the public hearing on the ordinance:
19-0773 A resolution declaring the document filed with the City Clerk entitled “Form-Based Code Amendments”, containing proposed amendments to
  • Mesa City Code, Title 11,
  • Mesa Zoning Ordinance
  • Chapters 56, 58, 59, and 60,
to be a public record and providing for the availability of the document for public use and inspection. (Citywide) *5-a

19-0759 An ordinance amending Mesa City Code, Title 11, Mesa Zoning Ordinance, Chapters 56, 58, 59, and 60 of Article 6: Form-Based Code by adopting “Form-Based Code Amendments” a public record of the City of Mesa and amending the definition of By-Passed Parcel  in Chapter 87 of Article 8: General Terms. (Citywide) *5-b

6 Introduction of the following ordinances and setting July 8, 2019 as the date of the public hearing on these ordinances:
19-0743 ZON19-00201 (District 6) 
Within the 9800 through 10000 blocks of East Hampton Avenue (south side) and within the 1400 through 1500 block of South Crismon Road (west side).  Located at the northwest corner of the US-60 Superstition Freeway and Crismon Road
(15 ± acres). 
Rezoning from PEP-PAD to PEP-PAD; and Site Plan Review.  This request will allow for the development of a group commercial center with office and commercial uses.  Gilmore Planning & Landscape Architecture, applicant; Virtua Mesa Crismon Owner LLC; and SWC Crismon & Hampton LLC, owners.
Staff Recommendation:  Approval with conditions P&Z Board Recommendation:  Approval with conditions (Vote: 7-0)
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19-0674 ZON18-00891 (District 3) 
535 West Baseline Road.  Located west of Country Club Drive on the south side of Baseline Road (1.4± acres).  Rezone from NC to LI.  This request will allow for the development of an industrial use.  Matthew Rettig, applicant; PDE Investments, LLC, owner.
Staff Recommendation:  Approval with conditions P&Z Board Recommendation:  Approval with conditions (Vote: 4-0)
*6-b

19-0742 ZON19-00193 (District 4) 
Within the 400 block of North Matlock Street (east side).  Located north of University Drive and west of Stapley Drive (0.38 ± acres).  Rezone from RM-4 to RS-6.  This request will allow for the development of single residences. Andrea Forman, Forman Architects, applicant; Jesus Ludwig/Reina Salustia Roman, owners.
Staff Recommendation:  Approval with conditions P&Z Board Recommendation:  Approval with conditions (7-0)
*6-c

19-0741 ZON18-00067 (District 6) 
Within the 9500 through 9800 blocks of East Hampton Avenue (south side).  Located north of the US-60 Superstition Freeway and west of Crismon Road
(33± acres). 
Rezoning from NC-BIZ, NC-PAD and PEP-PAD-CUP to RM-2-PAD; and Site Plan Review.  This request will allow for a single-residence subdivision.  
Reese Anderson, Pew & Lake, LLC, applicant
Crismon BFC, LLC owner. 
Staff Recommendation: Approval with conditions
P&Z Board Recommendation: Denial (Vote: 3-3)
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18-1335 ZON18-00066 (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).  Rezoning from LC to RM-5 PAD for 10.5± acres.  Rezoning from LC to LC-PAD for 5.5± acres; and Site Plan Review for 16± acres. 
This request will allow for the development of multi-residential and commercial uses. 
Adam Baugh, Withey Morris, PLC, applicant
WM Grace Development Co., ETAL, owner.
Staff Recommendation:  Approval with conditions
P&Z Board Recommendation:  Approval with conditions (Vote: 6-0)
For continuance to the August 19, 2019 City Council meeting.
*6-e

7 Discuss, receive public comment, and take action on the following ordinance:
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19-0675 ZON19-00064 (District 2) 
Within the 6000 and 6100 blocks of East Baseline Road (north side).  Located west of Power Road, on the north side of Baseline Road
(6.8 ± acres).  Rezoning from RS-43, LC-AF and GC-AF to RM-2-PAD-AF; and Site Plan Review.  This request will allow for the development of a multi-residential use. 
Ralph Pew, Pew and Lake, PLC, applicant
Anthony Miachika, Pacific Rim Group, owner. 
Staff Recommendation: Approval with conditions
P&Z Board Recommendation: Approval with conditions (Vote: 4-0)
*7-a

8 Take action on the following subdivision plat:
19-0744 “Charolotte Desert Heights” (District 5) 
Within the 2900 block of North Kashmir Circle (west side).  Located east of Recker Road and north of McDowell Road (0.3 ± acres).  David D. & Charolotte Rae Jones, developer; Lloyd E. Pew, Pew Surveying LLC, surveyor. *8-a

Items not on the Consent Agenda
9 Items from citizens present.  (Maximum of three speakers for three minutes per speaker). 10 Adjournment.¹

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PLANNING & ZONING BOARD
> Final Agenda for Study Session Wed 26 June 2019 at 3:30 pm
2 Review items on the agenda for the June 26, 2019 regular Planning and Zoning Board Hearing.
 3 Planning Director's Updates.
(The items in the Planning Director’s Updates are not for Board discussion and no Board action will be taken on the updated items.)
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MINUTES FROM JUNE 12: 2 Extracts 
> Discuss and make a recommendation to the City Council on the following zoning cases:
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4-a PZ 19065 ZON18-00067 District 6.
Within the 9500 through 9800 blocks of East Hampton Avenue (south side). Located north of the US-60 Superstition Freeway and west of Crismon Road. 
(33± acres).
Rezoning from NC-BIZ, NC-PAD and PEP-PAD-CUP to RM-2-PAD
Site Plan Review. 
This request will allow for a single-residence subdivision.
  • Reese Anderson, Pew & Lake, LLC, applicant
  • Crismon BFC, LLC owner.
 (Companion case to Preliminary Plat “Bella Encanta”, associated with item *5-a).
Planner: Evan Balmer
Staff Recommendation: Approval with conditions
Procedural Denial (Vote: 3-3;
Boardmember Crockett, recused)

> 5Discuss and take action on the following preliminary plats:
5-a PZ 19076 “Bella Encanta” District 6.
Within the 9500 through 9800 blocks of East Hampton Avenue (south side). Located north of the US-60 Superstition Freeway and west of Crismon Road. 
(33± acres).
Preliminary Plat.
  • Reese Anderson, Pew & Lake, LLC, applicant
  • Crismon BFC, LLC owner.
(Companion case to ZON18-00067, associated with item *4-a).
Planner: Evan Balmer
Staff Recommendation: Approval with conditions
Procedural Denial (Vote: 3-3;
Boardmember Crockett, recused)
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> Final Meeting Agenda for Public Hearing
Wed 26 June 2019 at 4:00 pm
Consent Agenda - All items listed with an asterisk (*) will be considered as a group by the Board and will be enacted with one motion.  There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Boardmember or citizen requests, in which the item will be removed from the consent agenda, prior to the vote, and considered as a separate item.     
Items on this agenda that must be adopted by ordinance and/or resolution will be on a future City Council agenda.  Anyone interested in attending the City Council public hearing should call the Planning Division at (480) 644-2385 or review the City Council agendas on the City's website at www.mesaaz.gov to find the agenda on which the item(s) will be placed. Call meeting to order.
1 Take action on all consent agenda items.
Items on the Consent Agenda
2 Approval of minutes from previous meetings.
PZ 19080 Minutes from the June 12, 2019 study session and regular public hearing
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3 Take action on the following zoning case:
ZON19-00200   District 5. Within the 7500 block of East Broadway Road (south side). Located on the south side of Broadway Road and west Sossaman Road. (2.2± acres). Site Plan Review.  This request will allow for development of a medical facility.
  • Todd Lawrence, applicant
  • Charles Jost, Southwest Cardiovascular Associates, owner.
Planner: Wahid Alam Staff Recommendation: Approval with conditions
*3-a
4 Discuss and make a recommendation to the City Council on the following zoning case:
PZ 19068 ZON18-00951 District 6.
The 6000 through 6400 blocks of the south Crismon Road alignment (east side), the 10000 to 10600 blocks of East Williams Field Road (south side) and the 6000 through 6400 blocks of South 222nd Street (west side). Located south of Williams Field Road and west of Signal Butte Road (170± acres). Rezone from AG and PC to PC. This request will amend the Pacific Proving Grounds North Community Plan, also known as the Cadence Community Plan and establish the Avalon Crossing Community Plan. Paul Gilbert, Beus Gilbert PLLC, applicant; Pacific Proving, LLC, owner. (Continued from  June 12, 2019)
Planner: Tom Ellsworth Staff Recommendation: Continuance to July 10, 2019
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ITEM *4-a
File #: PZ 19068   

Type: PZ Zoning - Discuss and Recommend Status: Agenda Ready


In control: Planning and Zoning Board - Public Hearing
On agenda: 6/12/2019

Title: ZON18-00951 District 6. The 6000 through 6400 blocks of the south Crismon Road alignment (east side), the 10000 to 10600 blocks of East Williams Field Road (south side) and the 6000 through 6400 blocks of South 222nd Street (west side). Located south of Williams Field Road and west of Signal Butte Road
(170± acres).
Rezone from AG and PC to PC.
This request will amend the Pacific Proving Grounds North Community Plan, also known as the Cadence Community Plan and establish the Avalon Crossing Community Plan.
  • Paul Gilbert, Beus Gilbert PLLC, applicant
  • Pacific Proving, LLC, owner.
(Continued from June 12, 2019)
Planner: Tom Ellsworth
Staff Recommendation: Continuance to July 10, 2019

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Monday, June 24, 2019

85212: The ZIP Code Reality: Where You Live Matters

Huh? Boomers Paradise here in Suburbia at the far fringes of the City of Mesa?
The ZIP Code Reality: Where You Live Matters          
Not only is the way we work rapidly changing, the atlas of where we work — from coasts, to states, to counties — is increasingly studied and interpreted. 60% of net job growth by 2030 will take place in 25 cities across the United States, while current projections suggest that other, less urban areas throughout the United States will only see a 3 percent increase in jobs. 
McKinsey’s Andre Dua will discuss geographic opportunity across the US, having mapped county by county our strengths and weaknesses. Mary C. Daly of the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco, will then explore a different angle in conversation with David BrooksHow are communities creating opportunity for themselves when the data may be working against them? The future of work has many unknowns, but this level of clarity is well worth our understanding.
Reference: https://www.aspenideas.org/sessions/the-zip-code-reality-where-you-live-matters

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Lifestyle | yesterday |
Baby Boomers show great flexibility when it comes to where they choose to live. The researchers at RENTCafé.com are right on their heels with their latest study, where they identified the ZIP codes most popular with Baby Boomers.
Source:
The RENTCafe study covers three main areas, based on which researchers rank ZIP codes from the largest US cities: total Baby Boomer population, increase in the number of Baby Boomers between 2012-2017, and increase in the share of Baby Boomers.
As expected, Arizona performs well across the board. Here are the highlights:
• ZIPs with the highest Boomer population increases. Areas in and around Phoenix still hold a lot of appeal with seniors. Mesa’s 85212 is third nationally due to a 66% rise in its Baby Boomer population. If we look strictly at numerical values, this zip code comes in first, as it effectively added 1,586 more people between the ages of 55 and 75
• Phoenix ZIP codes 85085 and 85012 also make the top, as the number of seniors here went up by 46% and 38% respectively. During the same period, Gilbert’s 85298 has seen a 40% spike, translating to over 3,900 new locals. 
• ZIPs with the largest share of Baby Boomers. Scottsdale’s ZIP code 85266 boasts the highest share of Baby Boomers nationally, at 35%. But it is Tucson that truly shines in this category, with no fewer than 4 ZIP codes with a high share of seniors in the top 20.
 
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85212 Zip Code (Mesa, AZ) Detailed Profile
 

How Does Mesa Mayor John Giles Measure-Up For Urban Transformation?

Here's John Giles with South Bend, Indiana Mayor Pete Buttigieg. Both were on a panel forum at New York University in April of last year
At forum, mayors depict city government as locus of action
The “Urban Transportation Forum:
Mayors Changing Cities”
was held at the Sheen Center for Thought and Culture.
The sponsors were the US Conference of Mayors, the David Bohnett Foundation, and NYU Wagner.
Urban Transformation Forum:
Mayors Changing Cities
Published on May 9, 2018
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On Wednesday April 18, NYU Wagner together with the US Conference of Mayors and the David Bohnett Foundation sponsored a panel event called "Urban Transformation Forum: Mayors Changing Cities."
Four leading mayors came together to discuss how they’re changing their respective cities to meet today’s unique challenges—bringing forth big, bold, and inventive ideas to tackle today's most pressing issues.
[Left to right: Eleanor Randolph, Mayor Nan Whaley, Mayor John Giles]
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WHO'S EMERGED INTO THE NATIONAL SPOTLIGHT
FOR BIG BOLD AND INVENTIVE IDEAS?
South Bend, Indiana Mayor Pete Buttigieg
Clue: It's not Mesa Mayor John Giles, standing in the middle of an empty Main Street with two of the principals in the Caliber Wealth Creation Fund for private wealth-creation in Opportunity Zones that are qualified for deferred capital tax gains investments in The TCAJA 2017.
The rampant real estate speculation in downtown was fueled by a campaign push by Mesa Mayor John Giles to get Mesa taxpayers to pay for an ASU campus downtown. In February 2018 it became a public controversy when the AZ State Senator Bob Worsley admitted at a City Council meeting in February 2018 that he was gambling millions while holding public holding for his own private gains. His business partner in a number of holding companies, W Tim Sprague is shown at far left. They scooped-up more than ten commercial properties on Main Street before the end of 2017   
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From left to right: Mayor Toni Harp, Mayor Pete Buttigieg
New Haven, Mayor Harp said, she and other officials have honed community-based policing with new communication technologies and driven down homicides, nonfatal shooting victims, and shots fired—to dramatic effect. Separately, South Bend’s “Mayor Pete” is laying the groundwork for a 21st century city. . .
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Former New York Times editorial board member Eleanor Randolph, who is working on a book about former New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg, moderated   the conversation and fielded questions from the audience in the room and others watching the livestream and using Twitter.
“Mayors are actually the most interesting people in politics, mostly because they have to get stuff done—they don’t have much time for real extremism, they have to be pretty pragmatic,” said Dayton, Ohio Mayor Nan Whaley.
Joining a lively panel discussion on April 18, Whaley drew a picture of proactive local-government responsiveness and effectiveness, along with
John Giles of Mesa, Arizona
Pete Buttigieg of South Bend, Indiana
Toni Harp of New Haven, Connecticut
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Mesa, meanwhile, is a politically conservative border city with 485,000 residents, one-third of them recent immigrants. The long national debate over immigration, Mayor Giles said, threatens to force Mexican-Americans into the shadows. It has also had a negative effect on inter-border trade discussions, and could dampen the Census count, critical to future state aid levels for the fast-growing city.
Giles and other local officials in his city are redoubling efforts to rebuild trust among immigrants—“the people we shop with, go to church with, that our children go to school with."
“If you’re bringing in someone to talk about immigration, you might ask why it is not Jeff Flake, John McCain, or somebody who actually deals with the issue. I would suggest to you that just like opioids, where the issue is being dealt with is at the local level—far more effectively and in a more meaningful way—than at the national level,” the Mesa mayor said. “Folks don’t move to ‘America,’ they move to neighborhoods, they move to cities."