Sunday, August 25, 2019

2 Final Agendas for Tommorrow's Mesa City Council: Study Session + Regular Meeting

Please keep in mind both are PUBLIC HEARINGS.
You are encouraged to first get informed, and then [if you haven't already communicate with your elected Councilmembers ahead of time to express your opinions, concerns, or issues about any single agenda item ahead of time]. You are also encouraged and allowed to make three-minutes to speak up at City Council meetings.
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AGENDA FOR STUDY SESSION STARTING AT 5:00 PM
Roll Call (City Council members participate in person or by telephone conference call.)
1 Review and discuss items on the agenda for the August 26, 2019 regular Council meeting. 2 Presentations/Action Items:

19-0941 Hear a presentation and discuss the new Neighborhood Leadership Program.2-a
3 Current events summary including meetings and conferences attended.
4 Scheduling of meetings.


File #: 19-0941   
Type: Presentation Status: Agenda Ready
In control: City Council Study Session
On agenda: 8/26/2019
Title: Hear a presentation and discuss the new Neighborhood Leadership Program.
Attachments: 1. Presentation

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Meeting Name: City Council Study Session Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 8/26/2019 5:00 PM Minutes status: Draft  
Meeting location: Council Chambers - Lower Level
Published agenda: Agenda Agenda Published minutes: Not available  
Meeting video:  
Attachments:
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REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULED TO START AT 5:45 PM - 12 PAGES
CITIZEN PARTICIPATION
All citizens are permitted and encouraged to speak on agenda items including and preceding “Items from citizens present.” If you are interested in speaking on such an agenda item, please fill out a blue card in the back of the room and give it to the City Clerk.  When the Council considers the item, you will be called to the podium to provide your comments.
Readers of this blog might like to notice that Items from Citizens is Item 12 on page 12
12 Items from citizens present. 
(Maximum of three speakers for three minutes per speaker).
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Mayor's Welcome
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Roll Call (City Council members participate in person or by telephone conference call.)
Invocation by Reverend Derrick Elliott with Desert Heritage Church.
> Pledge of Allegiance
> Awards, Recognitions and Announcements
> 1 Take action on all consent agenda items.

Items on the Consent Agenda
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Please note the following items are not on the Consent Agenda:
Items not on the Consent Agenda

9 Take action on the following resolution relating to property at the southeast corner of 1st Avenue and Macdonald:

19-0904 (District 4)
Approving and authorizing the City Manager to enter into a Second Amendment to the Amended and Restated Development Agreement, a Government Property Lease Excise Tax (GPLET) Lease Agreement, and related agreements and documents with MHA III, LLC for the development of approximately 1.6± acres of property generally located at the southeast corner of 1st Avenue and Macdonald. The Agreements facilitate the development of a 72-unit market-rate multi-family project that will generate economic benefits to the City of Mesa. (District 4) 9-a

10 Discuss, receive public comment, and take action on the following ordinance and resolution relating to property located at the southwest corner Alma School Road and Southern Avenue:

18-1335 ZON18-00066 (District 3)  Ordinance
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)
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19-0936 Resolution approving and authorizing the City Manager to enter into a Development Agreement and a Government Property Lease Excise Tax (GPLET) Lease Agreement with W.M. Grace Development Co

Grace Capital Investment Corporation and
Fiesta Village Luxury Apartments, LLC
and related agreements and amendments for the development of approximately 10.2 acres of property generally located at the northwest corner of Alma School Road and Southern Avenue.
The Agreements facilitate the redevelopment of a portion of a vacant shopping center into a 220-unit market-rate multi-family project that will generate economic benefits to the City of Mesa. (District 3)
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11 Discuss, receive public comment, and take action on the following ordinances relating to the Lehi Cove development:

19-0857 ANX18-00229 (District 1) 
Annexing property located north of Thomas Road and west of Val Vista Drive (4.49± acres).  Initiated by Blake McKee, Skybridge Company, LLC. 11-a

19-0839 ZON18-00214 (District 1) 
The 3100 to 3300 blocks of East Thomas Road (north side).  Located on the north side of Thomas Road and west of Val Vista Drive
(7.5± acres). 
Rezoning from AG and RS-43 to RM-2-PAD; and Site Plan Review. 
This request will allow for the development of an attached single-residence subdivision. 
  • Blake McKee, Sky Bridge Companies, applicant
  • Arthur L. Freeman Family Trust
  • Kaser Citrus, Inc.
  • John Babiarz, owners.

Staff Recommendation:  Approval with conditions
P&Z Board Recommendation:  Approval with conditions (Vote: 5-1)
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12 Items from citizens present.  (Maximum of three speakers for three minutes per speaker).
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Items on the Consent Agenda [continued]

19-0937 Approval of minutes of previous meetings as written.*2

3 Take action on the following liquor license applications: 19-0911 Blue Thunder Law Enforcement Motorcycle Club
This is a one-day event to be held on Saturday, October 5, 2019 from 3:00 P.M. to 10:00 P.M. at Desert Wind Harley Davidson, 922 South Country Club Drive. (District 4)
*3-a
19-0912 Christ the King Roman Catholic Parish Mesa
This is a one-day event to be held on Saturday, October 19, 2019 from 5:00 P.M. to 10:00 P.M. at Christ the King Roman Catholic Parish, 1551 East Dana Avenue. (District 4)
*3-b
19-0913 East Valley Children’s Theatre
This is a one-day event to be held on Saturday, September 21, 2019 from 6:30 P.M. to 9:00 P.M. at East Valley Children’s Theatre, 4501 East Main Street. (District 2)
*3-c
19-0914 Square One Inc.
This is a one-day event to be held on Thursday, October 3, 2019 from 5:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M. at Desert Wind Harley Davidson, 922 South Country Club Drive. (District 4)
*3-d
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19-0915 St. Timothy Catholic Church
This is a one-day event to be held on Friday, October 25, 2019 from 6:30 P.M. to 10:30 P.M. at St. Timothy Catholic Church, 1730 West Guadalupe Road. (District 3)
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19-0916 Unit 1 Bravo AOMA
This is a one-day event to be held on Thursday, September 19, 2019 from 5:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M. at Desert Wind Harley Davidson, 922 South Country Club Drive.  (District 4)
*3-f
19-0917 Extreme Pizza
A restaurant that serves lunch and dinner is requesting a new Series 12 Restaurant License for Maria & Sons LLC, 1121 South Higley Road, Suite 102 - Lauren Kay Merrett, agent.  There is no existing license at this location. (District 2)
*3-g
19-0918 Pita Jungle
A restaurant that serves lunch and dinner is requesting a new Series 12 Restaurant License for King of Red Mountain LLC, 5609 East McKellips Road, Suite 110-111 - Matthew Duane Jenkins, agent.  There is no existing license at this location. (District 5)
*3-h
19-0943 Native Grill & Wings
A restaurant that serves lunch and dinner is requesting a new Series 12 Restaurant License for Venture Enterprise LLC, 1837 West Guadalupe Road, Suite 120 - Amy S. Nations, agent.  The existing license held by PSEHJ LLC will revert to the State. (District 3)
*3-i
19-0942 GoBooze
A liquor delivery store is requesting a new Series 10 Beer and Wine Store License for GB License LLC, 1715 North Rosemont, Suite 101 - Andrea Dahlman Lewkowitz, agent.  There is no existing license at this location. (District 5)
*3-j
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4 Take action on the following contracts: 19-0925 Purchase to Configure Eight Study/Meeting Rooms (Additions) at the Main Library as requested by the Library Services Department (District 4)
This purchase will provide materials and installation of modular walls/doors and other components for eight study/meeting rooms at the Main Library.  This is part of a larger project at the Main Library to reallocate how the staff and patron space is used.
The Library Services Department and Purchasing recommend authorizing the purchase using the State of Arizona cooperative contract with Goodmans Interior Structures, at $74,897.20.
*4-a
19-0926 Refurbish Two Steinway Grand Pianos for the Mesa Arts Center as requested by the Arts and Culture Department (Single Response) (Citywide)
Steinway pianos are a special and highly requested piano, and servicing these pianos requires special training and skills.  This purchase will refurbish the Mesa Arts Center’s two, Steinway grand pianos.
An evaluation committee recommends awarding the contract to the single and qualified respondent, Klavierhaus, Inc., at $75,000.  This purchase is funded by the Mesa Arts Center Restoration Fee.
*4-b
19-0920 One-Year Renewal with a One-Year Renewal Option to the Term Contract for Chiller Maintenance and Repair Services for the Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities Department (Citywide)
The Facilities Maintenance Division manages the inspection, preventative maintenance, and repair of water chillers and associated equipment located at City-owned and operated facilities.  This contract provides preventative maintenance including scheduled inspections and replacement of parts on a pre-planned schedule prior to the failure or wear out of the part or material.
The Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities Department and Purchasing recommend authorizing the renewal with the contract to the highest-scored proposal, W.D. Manor Mechanical Contractors, Inc., at $150,000 annually, with an annual increase allowance of up to 5%, or the adjusted Consumer Price Index.
*4-c
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19-0927 Seven-Month Renewal to the Term Contract for Submersible Pump-Motor Units Repairs and Replacements for the Water Resources and Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities Departments (Citywide)
This contract provides qualified vendors to perform repairs to submersible pumps and pump/motor units and to furnish new submersible pumps and pump motor units, as-needed.  Water Resources has pumps at water and wastewater treatments plants and lift stations.  Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities Department has numerous pumps located at several aquatic centers.
The Water Resources and Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities Departments and Purchasing recommend authorizing the renewal with Phoenix Pumps Inc.; Laron Incorporated; Keller Electrical Industries, Inc.; and James, Cooke & Hobson, Inc.; at $830,000.
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19-0919 Purchase of a Light-Duty Cab and Chassis Vehicle (Replacement) for the Transportation Department as requested by the Fleet Services Department (Citywide)
This vehicle will be utilized for the City’s graffiti abatement program.  The vehicle that is being replaced is part of the ongoing vehicle replacement program, it has met established criteria, and will be either traded, auctioned, sold, or deployed to special uses.
The Fleet Services and Transportation Departments and Purchasing recommend authorizing the purchase using the State of Arizona cooperative contract with PFVT Motors, LLC, dba Peoria Ford, at $60,840.89.  This purchase is funded by the Local Streets Fund.
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19-0924 One-Year Renewal to the Term Contract for Helicopter Airframe Parts and Repairs for the Police Department Aviation Unit (Citywide)
This contract provides parts, tooling, technical assistance, and labor to overhaul and exchange airframe components, avionics and accessories for the Police Aviation Unit’s three MD Helicopters. The Aviation Unit currently has two model 500E helicopters and one model 530F.
The Police Department and Purchasing recommend authorizing the renewal with Seaside Helicopters, Inc., at $500,000 annually, based on estimated usage.
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19-0921 One-Year Renewal with a One-Year Renewal Option to the Term Contract for Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) Station Maintenance for the Energy Resources Department (Citywide)
This contract provides for the maintenance, parts, and repair of the CNG station at the City's 6th Street Complex, and includes compressors, dispensers, storage, and all other associated equipment.  Also, the contractor provides semi-annual training for City employees relating to maintenance requirements of the CNG station.
The Energy Resources Department and Purchasing recommend authorizing the renewal with Trillium Transportation Fuels, LLC, at $96,000 annually, with an annual increase allowance of up to 5%, or the adjusted Consumer Price Index.
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19-0922 One-Year Renewal with a One-Year Renewal Option to the Term Contract for Electric Switchgear Testing, Maintenance and Repairs for the Water Resources Department (Citywide)
This contract provides services including inspection, testing, preventative maintenance, evaluation, repair estimates, and repair or replacement of electrical distribution system components located at the City’s water and wastewater facilities.
The Water Resources Department and Purchasing recommend authorizing the renewal with Cannon & Wendt Electric Company, Inc.; and Hampton Tedder Technical Services, Inc.; at $250,000 annually, with an annual increase allowance of up to 5%, or the adjusted Consumer Price Index.
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19-0932 One-Year Renewal to the Term Contract for Water and Wastewater Equipment Repairs and Maintenance for the Water Resources Department (Citywide)
Water Resources utilizes this contract as a supplement to four existing contracts for vertical turbine pump repairs, submersible pump/motor repairs, well and well pump repairs, and electric motor rewinds and repairs.  This contract allows the City more flexibility to quote larger repairs with other vendors and to quote the purchase of new pumps and motors with more vendors. 
The Water Resources Department and Purchasing recommend authorizing the renewal  using the City of Chandler cooperative contract with DXP Enterprises, Inc.; Foster Electric Motor Service, Inc.; Hennesy Mechanical Sales, LLC; James, Cooke & Hobson, Inc.; Layne Christensen; Phoenix Pumps, Inc.; Southwest Waterworks Contractors, Inc.; and Weber Water Resources, LLC; at $800,000 annually, based on estimated usage.
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19-0929 One-Year Renewal with a One-Year Renewal Option to the Term Contract for Bulk Methanol for Wastewater Treatment for the Water Resources Department (Citywide)
This contract provides bulk methanol for the Northwest Water Reclamation Plant.  The plant uses methanol as a carbon source (food) in the aeration basin system for the water treatment process.
The Water Resources Department and Purchasing recommend authorizing the renewal with Tarr Acquisition, LLC, dba Tarr, LLC, at $220,000 annually, with an annual increase allowance of up to 5%, or the adjusted Consumer Price Index.
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19-0928 Five-Year Term Contract with Two Years of Renewal Options for Water and Wastewater Disinfection Equipment, Parts and Services for the Water Resources and Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities Departments (Citywide)
This contract will provide pre-qualified contractors for the purchase of disinfection-related equipment and parts for various water and wastewater disinfection systems located throughout the City of Mesa and for disinfection services of wells, pipelines, and water-storage facilities, as needed.  The Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities Department will also utilize the resulting contracts to supply replacement parts for their chlorination systems used for swimming pools.
An evaluation committee recommends awarding the contract to the qualified and highest-scored respondents from each Section:  Atlantic Ultraviolet; Chemical Feeding Technologies, Inc.; Detection Instruments Corp.; DC Frost Associates, Inc.; CFM-SF, Inc., dba Phoenix Instrumentation; Precision Integrated Systems; PSI Water Technologies, Inc.; Purafil, Inc.; TGO Technologies, Inc.; TW Associates, dba MISCO Water; and U.S. Underwater Services, LLC; at $1,500,000 annually, with an annual increase allowance of up to 5%, or the adjusted Consumer Price Index.
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19-0923 Three-Year Term Contract with Two Years of Renewal Options for Emergency Pump Rental Services for the Transportation Department (Citywide)
The Transportation Department maintains 39 storm water pump stations with 51 of the pumps that convey storm water, irrigation tail water, and water from storm events.  This contract will provide emergency pump rental services to mitigate flooding in the event of an emergency and to support the City equipment down for repairs.
The Transportation Department and Purchasing recommend awarding the contract to the lowest, responsive, and responsible bidder, Capital Pump & Equipment, LLC, at $100,000 annually, with an annual increase allowance of up to 5%, or the adjusted Consumer Price Index.  This purchase is funded by the Environmental Compliance Fee.
*4-l
19-0905 Mesa-Falcon Field Airport Runway Connecting Taxiways Project (District 5)
This project consists of constructing two new acute angle exit taxiways connecting Runway 4L/22R to parallel Taxiway ‘E’, as a part of runway safety and operations improvements included in the Falcon Field Airport Master Plan and Runway Safety Action Plan, and in the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Runway Incursion Mitigation Program.  On July 8, 2019, Council accepted an Airport Improvement Program Grant Agreement from the FAA that provides 91.06% of the necessary construction funding for this project.
Staff recommends awarding the contract for this project to the lowest, responsible bidder, Combs Construction Company, Inc., in the amount of $1,141,168.16, and authorizing a change order allowance in the amount of $114,116.82 (10%), for a total amount of $1,255,284.98.  FAA will reimburse the City for 91.06% of the eligible project costs.  Falcon Field is also applying to the Arizona Department of Transportation, Aeronautics Group (ADOT) for a matching grant to fund 4.47% and the Airport Enterprise Fund will fund the remaining 4.47%. If an ADOT grant is not received, Falcon Field will fund the entire local match of 8.94%, with funding available from the adopted Falcon Field Capital Program.
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19-0930 East Valley Adult Resources (EVAR) Tenant Improvements Project, Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) (District 4)
EVAR provides programs and social services to adults 55 years of age and older to promote social interaction and independence. Programs include food and nutrition classes, outreach, and other health and wellness programs. EVAR has been operating and serving Mesa’s senior community from this location since 1980.
This project includes building upgrades to areas that are at the end of their functional life and are in need of replacement including, the fire alarm system, the walk-in refrigerator and walk-in freezer, and interior flooring and finishes (including lighting and ceiling tiles).
Staff recommends awarding the contract for this project to the lowest, responsible bidder, G&G Specialty Contractors, in the amount of $1,074,934.70 and authorizing a change order allowance in the amount of $107,493.47 (10%), for a total GMP award of $1,182,428.17.  This project is funded by Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds.
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5 Take action on the following resolutions: 19-0899 Approving and authorizing the City Manager to enter into an Award Agreement with the State of Arizona Office of Attorney General to accept $45,600 in grant funds from the FY 2020 Victims’ Rights Program that will be used for salaries and employee benefits of two Victim Notification Clerks at the Police Department’s Mesa Family Advocacy Center. (Citywide) *5-a 19-0906 Approving and authorizing the City Manager to enter into a Certification Acceptance Agreement with the State of Arizona (Arizona Department of Transportation) for the self-certification of Mesa to administer Federal Highway Administration-funded projects, such as pathways, traffic signals, intelligent transportation systems, and street improvements. (Citywide) *5-b
6 Discuss, receive public comment, and take action on the following ordinances: 19-0852 Amending Section 10-4-5 of the Mesa City Code to establish a speed limit of 35 mph on Meridian Road from the north City limits to Mesquite Street, as recommended by the Transportation Advisory Board. (District 6) *6-a 19-0871 Repealing the existing Personnel Rules applicable to City of Mesa employees and adopting new Personnel Rules. (Citywide) *6-b
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19-0855 Amending Title 8, Chapter 6, Sections 1 through 4, 9, and 13 of the Mesa City Code, pertaining to Public Nuisances, Property Maintenance and Neighborhood Preservation.  The changes include who interprets the Nuisance Code; the definitions of: responsible parties, blight, pigeons, recreational vehicles, and right of way; who is responsible for: parcels with weeds, parcels with debris/trash, the display of residential addresses;  and adds certain prohibitions as to the feeding of pigeons, temporary parking of recreational vehicles and watercraft on driveways, and the storage of recreational vehicles on residential parcels; and penalties for civil  violations. (Citywide)
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7 Discuss, receive public comment, and take action on the following ordinances and resolution relating to the Avalon Crossing development: 19-0858 ANX18-00031 (District 6)  Ordinance.  Annexing property located south of Williams Field Road and west of Signal Butte Road (162.4± acres).  Initiated by Dennis Newcomb, Beus Gilbert, PLC. *7-a 19-0837 ZON19-00436 (District 6)  Ordinance.  The 5200 to 5300 blocks of South Ellsworth Road (east side), the 5300 through 6200 blocks of the South Crismon Road alignment (east and west sides), and the 10000 through 10200 blocks of the East Williams Field Road alignment (north and south sides).  Located on the north side of the future State Route 24 freeway alignment from Ellsworth Road to approximately one-quarter mile east of the Crismon Road alignment (485± acres).  Major Amendment to the Pacific Proving Grounds North Community Plan, also known as the Cadence Community Plan. This request will remove Development Unit 5 from the Cadence Community Plan (20± acres at the southeast corner of the Crismon and Williams Field Road alignments).  Paul Gilbert, Beus Gilbert, PLLC, applicant; Pacific Proving, LLC, owner.
Staff Recommendation:  Approval with conditions P&Z Board Recommendation:  Approval with conditions (Vote: 5-0)
*7-b
19-0838 ZON18-00951 (District 6)  Ordinance.  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 (182± acres).  Rezone from AG and PC to PC.  This request will establish the Avalon Crossing Community Plan.  Paul Gilbert, Beus Gilbert PLLC, applicant; Pacific Proving, LLC, owner.
Staff Recommendation:  Approval with conditions P&Z Board Recommendation:  Approval with conditions (Vote: 5-0)
*7-c
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19-0938 Resolution approving and authorizing the City Manager to enter into a Development Agreement with Pacific Proving, LLC, for the development of a mixed-use planned community district, known as Avalon Crossing, generally located south of Williams Field Road and west of Signal Butte Road. (District 6)
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8 Take action on the following subdivision plat: 19-0901 “The Landing 202” (District 6)  Within the 7900 through 8100 blocks of East Ray Road (north side).  Located west of Hawes Road on the north side of Ray Road (46.6± acres).  Ray 39A, LLLP; Ray 39C, LLLP; Marwest Enterprises, LLC; Kay L. Toolson; and Judy Toolson, developers; James A. Brucci, Hunter Engineering, surveyor. *8-a
Items not on the Consent Agenda
9 Take action on the following resolution relating to property at the southeast corner of 1st Avenue and Macdonald: 19-0904 Approving and authorizing the City Manager to enter into a Second Amendment to the Amended and Restated Development Agreement, a Government Property Lease Excise Tax (GPLET) Lease Agreement, and related agreements and documents with MHA III, LLC for the development of approximately 1.6± acres of property generally located at the southeast corner of 1st Avenue and Macdonald. The Agreements facilitate the development of a 72-unit market-rate multi-family project that will generate economic benefits to the City of Mesa. (District 4) 9-a
10 Discuss, receive public comment, and take action on the following ordinance and resolution relating to property located at the southwest corner Alma School Road and Southern Avenue: 18-1335 ZON18-00066 (District 3)  Ordinance.  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)
10-a
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19-0936 Resolution approving and authorizing the City Manager to enter into a Development Agreement and a Government Property Lease Excise Tax (GPLET) Lease Agreement with W.M. Grace Development Co.; Grace Capital Investment Corporation; and Fiesta Village Luxury Apartments, LLC, and related agreements and amendments for the development of approximately 10.2 acres of property generally located at the northwest corner of Alma School Road and Southern Avenue. The Agreements facilitate the redevelopment of a portion of a vacant shopping center into a 220-unit market-rate multi-family project that will generate economic benefits to the City of Mesa. (District 3)
10-b
11 Discuss, receive public comment, and take action on the following ordinances relating to the Lehi Cove development: 19-0857 ANX18-00229 (District 1)  Annexing property located north of Thomas Road and west of Val Vista Drive (4.49± acres).  Initiated by Blake McKee, Skybridge Company, LLC. 11-a 19-0839 ZON18-00214 (District 1)  The 3100 to 3300 blocks of East Thomas Road (north side).  Located on the north side of Thomas Road and west of Val Vista Drive (7.5± acres).  Rezoning from AG and RS-43 to RM-2-PAD; and Site Plan Review.  This request will allow for the development of an attached single-residence subdivision.  Blake McKee, Sky Bridge Companies, applicant; Arthur L. Freeman Family Trust, Kaser Citrus, Inc., John Babiarz, owners.
Staff Recommendation:  Approval with conditions P&Z Board Recommendation:  Approval with conditions (Vote: 5-1)
11-b
12 Items from citizens present.  (Maximum of three speakers for three minutes per speaker). 13 Adjournment.¹
¹ Prior to adjournment, at this Council meeting, the City Council may vote to go into executive session for legal advice on any item listed on this agenda pursuant to A.R.S. §38-431.03(A)(3); this notice is given pursuant to A.R.S. §38-431.02 to the members of the City Council and the public.


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Mesa City Council Set To Revise and Enact 62-Page Personnel Rules

You can read the Red-Line Rules
CITY OF MESA   
PERSONNEL RULES    
EFFECTIVE DATE  
September 25, 2019  July 26, 2017

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Here are the attachments and links provided:
File #: 19-0871   
Type: Ordinance Status: Agenda Ready
In control: City Council
On agenda: 8/19/2019
Title: Repealing the existing Personnel Rules applicable to City of Mesa employees and adopting new Personnel Rules. (Citywide)
Attachments: 1. Council Report, 2. Rules Summary Chart, 3. Rules (Redline), 4. Rules (Clean), 5. Ordinance, 6. Merit Board Meeting Minutes - March 20, 2019, 7. Resolution - Declaring Public Document

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CITY OF MESA PERSONNEL RULES BOOK IS A HANDBOOK AND NOT A CONTRACT OF EMPLOYMENT. 
IT IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT THE DISCRETION OF THE MESA CITY COUNCIL

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TABLE OF CONTENTS 
 PAGE CHAPTER 1:  GENERAL ................................................................................................................................1 SECTION 110.  DEFINITIONS ....................................................................................................................1 SECTION 120.  GENERAL PROVISIONS ................................................................................................6 SECTION 130.  APPLICABILITY ................................................................................................................7 SECTION 140.  EQUAL EMPLOYMENT POLICY STATEMENT ..........................................................7 SECTION 150.  PERSONNEL RECORDS ................................................................................................7 CHAPTER 2:  EMPLOYMENT ........................................................................................................................9 SECTION 210.  GENERAL EMPLOYMENT PROVISIONS ....................................................................9 SECTION 220.  EMPLOYMENT LISTS ...................................................................................................11 SECTION 230.  RECRUITMENT ..............................................................................................................12 SECTION 240.  EXAMINATIONS .............................................................................................................12 SECTION 250.  CERTIFICATION, SELECTION, AND APPOINTMENT ............................................13 SECTION 260.  EMPLOYMENT OF RELATIVES ..................................................................................14 SECTION 270.  PUBLIC SERVICE EMPLOYMENT PROGRAMS ......................................................15 CHAPTER 3:  CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION ......................................................................16 SECTION 310.  CLASSIFICATION ..........................................................................................................16 SECTION 320.  SALARY PLAN ................................................................................................................16 SECTION 330.  PERFORMANCE INCREASES AND DECREASES .................................................19 SECTION 340.  STABILITY PAY ..............................................................................................................20 SECTION 350.  OVERTIME ......................................................................................................................20 SECTION 360.  STAND-BY AND CALL-OUT PAY ................................................................................22 SECTION 370.  EXECUTIVE/ADDITIONAL BENEFITS .......................................................................22 CHAPTER 4:  BENEFITS ..............................................................................................................................23 SECTION 410.  ABSENCE FROM WORK ..............................................................................................23 SECTION 420.  PAID TIME OFF ..............................................................................................................23 SECTION 421.  HOLIDAYS .......................................................................................................................23 SECTION 422.  VACATION TIME ............................................................................................................25 SECTION 423.  SICK TIME .......................................................................................................................27 SECTION 424.  BEREAVEMENT TIME ..................................................................................................33 SECTION 425.  INDUSTRIAL INJURY PROGRAM - WORKERS’ COMPENSATION LEAVE .......33 SECTION 426.  JURY DUTY OR WITNESS TIME ................................................................................34 SECTION 427.  MILITARY LEAVE ...........................................................................................................34 SECTION 430.  UNPAID TIME OFF .........................................................................................................34 SECTION 440.  SPECIAL LEAVES ..........................................................................................................35 SECTION 450.  FAMILY AND MEDICAL LEAVE ...................................................................................35 SECTION 460.  CRIME VICTIM RIGHTS ACT .......................................................................................35 SECTION 470.  SHORT-TERM DISABILITY BENEFIT ........................................................................36 SECTION 480.  INSURANCE PROGRAMS - HEALTH & WELFARE .................................................36 SECTION 490.  TRAINING PROGRAMS ................................................................................................36 SECTION 495.  TUITION REIMBURSEMENT .......................................................................................37 CHAPTER 5:  CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT .....................................................................................38 SECTION 510.  STANDARDS OF CONDUCT .......................................................................................38 SECTION 520.  WORK RULES ................................................................................................................39 SECTION 530.  PERFORMANCE EVALUATIONS ...............................................................................40 SECTION 540.  PROBATION ...................................................................................................................40 SECTION 550.  ALCOHOL, DRUG, AND/OR CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE TESTING .................42 SECTION 560:  ADMINISTRATIVE LEAVE ............................................................................................42
CHAPTER 6:  CHANGES IN ASSIGNMENT .............................................................................................44 SECTION 610.  PROMOTION ..................................................................................................................44 SECTION 620.  TRANSFER .....................................................................................................................44 SECTION 630.  SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT ...............................................................................................44 CHAPTER 7:  GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE ................................................................................................46 SECTION 710.  GRIEVANCES .................................................................................................................46 CHAPTER 8:  DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS ...................................................................................................48 SECTION 810.  TYPES OF DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS ........................................................................48 SECTION 820.  SUSPENSION .................................................................................................................48 SECTION 830.  DEMOTION......................................................................................................................49 CHAPTER 9:  SEPARATIONS .....................................................................................................................51 SECTION 910.  RESIGNATION................................................................................................................51 SECTION 920.  REDUCTION IN WORKFORCE ...................................................................................51 SECTION 930.  DISMISSAL ......................................................................................................................52 PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT (ETHICS) .....................................................................................................53
LOYALTY OATH .............................................................................................................................................54

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Here is the Loyalty Oath on Page 58
LOYALTY OATH 
I, the undersigned, hereby execute this document in compliance with Arizona Revised Statutes, Section §38-231: 
OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES REQUIRED TO TAKE LOYALTY OATH

FORM
CLASSIFICATION
DEFINITION 
A. In order to ensure the statewide application of this section on a uniform basis, each board, commission, agency and independent office of this state, and of any of its political subdivisions, and of any county, city, town, municipal corporation, school district and public educational institution, shall completely reproduce this section so that the form of written oath or affirmation required in this section contains all of the provisions of this section for use by all officers and employees of all boards, commissions, agencies and independent offices. 
B. Any officer or employee who fails to take and subscribe to the oath or affirmation provided by this section within the time limits prescribed by this section is not entitled to any compensation until the officer or employee does so take and subscribe to the form of oath or affirmation prescribed by this section. 
C. Any officer or employee having taken the form of oath or affirmation prescribed by this section, and knowingly at the time of subscribing to the oath or affirmation, or at any time thereafter during the officer's or employee's term of office or employment, does commit or aid in the commission of any act to overthrow by force, violence or terrorism as defined in section §13-2301 the government of this state or of any of its political subdivisions, or advocates the overthrow by force, violence or terrorism as defined in section 13-2301 of the government of this state or of any of its political subdivisions, is guilty of a class 4 felony and, on conviction under this section, the officer or employee is deemed discharged from the office or employment and is not entitled to any additional compensation or any other emoluments or benefits which may have been incident or appurtenant to the office or employment. 
D. Any of the persons referred to in article XVIII, section 10, Constitution of Arizona, as amended, relating to the employment of aliens, are exempted from any compliance with this section. 
E. In addition to any other form of oath or affirmation specifically provided by law for an officer or employee, before any officer or employee enters upon the duties of the office or employment, the officer or employee shall take and subscribe the following oath or affirmation: 
As an employee of the City of Mesa, I do solemnly swear (or affirm)

that I will support the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution and laws of the state of Arizona
that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the same, and defend them against all enemies, foreign and domestic
and that I will faithfully and impartially discharge the duties of my position with the City of Mesa, Arizona, according to the best of my ability, so help me God (or so I do affirm). 
F. For the purposes of this section, "officer or employee" means any person elected, appointed or employed, either on a part-time or full-time basis, by this state or any of its political subdivisions or any county, city, town, municipal corporation, school district, public educational institution or any board, commission or agency of any county, city, town, municipal corporation, school district or public educational institution.  

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Money & Real Estate @ Mesa Riverview : Triple Net Leases

Must be some mad finance-frenzy along the Rio Salado @ Waypoint with this recent report by AZ Central's Catherine Reagor updated on 14 August 2019 just before the end of the fiscal year:
Mesa offices near Chicago Cubs spring training site sell for record $107.6M
"An office campus in Mesa's Riverview District has sold for $107.6 million, making it the priciest overall office sale in metro Phoenix so far this year.
Waypoint's four buildings, with almost 500,000 square feet of space, are home to tenants Cognizant, Mitel, Ashton Woods, Beazer Homes and Nextcare.
The development, which is 98% full, was bought by New York-based Innovatus Capital Partners, according to the sellers, Harvard Investments and Lincoln Property Co.
Property records show it's the priciest office sale in the Valley this year. . . "
 
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BLOGGER NOTE: That's a high price to pay in what is now a hot market, but it doesn't compare to the $982,000 net-lease price for State Farm's offices at Tempe Town Lake just a year ago.
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Last year, the city of Mesa picked Lincoln and Harvard to build a 1.35 million-square-foot office park called Union in the city's growing Riverview district.
Plans call for four large office buildings on 28 acres of city-owned land at Dobson Road and Rio Salado Parkway, next to the Loop 202.
Most of the first building will be occupied by WageWorks. It has committed to 150,000 square feet, where it will house 1,000 employees.
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RELATED CONTENT FROM 2015
Thursday, January 22, 2015
Source: Done Deals
 
Groundbreaking Marks Start of Mesa, AZ Waypoint Office Campus
Rendering of planned Waypoint Class A office campus, Mesa, AZ
 
David Krumwiede

PHOENIX, AZ, Jan. 22, 2015 – Officials from Harvard Investments, Lincoln Property Company (LPC), the City of Mesa and anchor tenant American Traffic Solutions (ATS) were on hand yesterday for the groundbreaking of Waypoint, a two-building, 258-square-foot Class A office campus in Mesa, Ariz., that is nearly 50 percent pre-leased to ATS.
ATS, a leader in road safety and toll management, will relocate more than 600 workers to fully occupy Waypoint’s 108,000-square-foot Building One.
A 152,000-square-foot Building Two will accommodate single- and multiple-occupancy users. Completion of Building One is scheduled for late 2015, at which time ATS will officially move its headquarters operations into the two-story accommodations.
Waypoint sits on a prime 19.55 acres along the Loop 202 freeway, adjacent to the 1.3 million-square-foot Mesa Riverview mixed-use project and less than one mile from the Loop 101, the new Cubs Spring Training Facility and the newly reconfigured Riverview Park.
Craig Krumwiede
Waypoint will be an excellent addition to the Riverview employment district,” said Mesa Mayor John Giles.
“It is a great location next to two busy freeways, shopping center and parks. I look forward to welcoming more projects like Waypoint to Mesa.”
“This is an exciting time to build in the Southeast Valley and ATS is a wonderful client to build for,” added Craig Krumwiede, President of Harvard Investments.
“We’re excited to bring their new home to fruition – a truly dynamic place to work within a very high energy, high amenity environment.”
“Waypoint sits in a buzzing, contemporary office corridor that continues to earn great demand from both employers and employees,” said Lincoln Property Company’s Executive Vice President David Krumwiede.
“People want to be here, and that has allowed us to break ground on one building that is already 100 percent leased, and a second building that will soon round out this very valuable infill site.”
Mesa, AZ Mayor John Giles
Just six miles east of Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, Waypoint is conveniently accessed via Loop 101 at Rio Salado Parkway, and the Loop 202 at Dobson and Alma School roads. 
It is directly east of Mesa Riverview, a retail, hospitality and entertainment complex.
 It is also less than one mile from the new Cubs Spring Training Facility and the new Riverview Park, and within a few minutes’ drive to Arizona State University.
 
 
When completed, Waypoint will join an existing Hyatt Place Hotel, two existing, two-story office buildings and a 180-room, upscale brand Sheraton Hotel that is under construction now and scheduled to open in March 2015. The hospitality site amenities will include full-service restaurants, bars, swimming pool, fitness facility and more than 30,000 square feet of meeting and event space.

James D. Tuton

“This facility offers all of the things we looked for when choosing where to place our headquarters,” said James Tuton, CEO of American Traffic Solutions. 
“The opportunity to have a state-of-the-art facility built to our specifications, along with the easy access to major highways and the variety of restaurants, hotels and other shops, made this the perfect location for our new headquarters.”
“I’m thrilled to see the continued development of Riverview with the new Waypoint development,” said Mesa District 1 Councilmember Dave Richins.
“I am pleased to welcome new corporate partners and employers to Mesa.”
Dave Carder, Luke Walker and Eric Schultz, from the Phoenix office of CBRE, lead the project’s marketing and leasing efforts.
For a complete copy of the company’s news release, please contact:
Stacey Hershauer
focusAZ
Marketing & Public Relations
(480) 600-0195
www.focusaz.com

Take-Me-Out To The Mesa Council's Ball Game & Photo Opp: Paid In Full

Throw in some peanuts and Cracker Jacks inside the Upper Chamber for last Monday's public meeting and it's hard to beat City Manager Chris Brady's off-season extravaganza with all the boys of a hot summertime all lined up to show a big graphic. This opening image was taken from Twitter.
If you missed the show on Monday, there's a post on this blog to view it.
There are 15 people in the image: a crowd. Some of that is explained below in an article from AZ Big Media.
Other details are omitted . . . If you're not good at connecting the dots, please just believe the mainstream media hype.
Please don't even dare to ask who bought-and-sold some 11,442 acres in carefully-crafted land transfers that follow the usual development playbook to make fortunes off former agricultural lands all with water-rights that run with the land.
The end buyer of the acreage? Saints Holdings LLC.
Time for readers to do some digital work - use the Search box on this blog. Suggestion: type in Mesa Water Farm, Pinal Land Holdings, Natalie Lewis, or Jacob Andersen. Game on!
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 Trading hands, holding companies and joint ventures.
There are some details about the buyer missing, including 'pay-offs' all along the way for what's called "now obsolete water-rights" - the most precious commodity here in the desert. 
Mesa will pay off Sloan Park and Hohokam Stadium ahead of schedule
Business News | 20 Aug |
"The Mesa City Council took steps today to pay off the remaining debt on its two Spring Training facilities Sloan Park and Hohokam Stadiumahead of schedule which will save the city millions of dollars in interest payments. With the completion of the sale of City-owned land in Pinal County, City Manager Chris Brady recommended council action that will set aside $54 million to retire the obligation bonds.
“Very few communities can say that they have paid off their stadiums and even fewer in just five years. Now, every dollar generated by Spring Training goes directly to the City,” Mayor John Giles said. “Thank you to the 2010 Mesa City Council who had the foresight to set this innovative plan in motion.”
In April 2013, the City issued $94 million of excise tax revenue obligations to finance the construction of Chicago Cubs Sloan Park and the renovation of Hohokam Stadium, the Spring Training home of the Oakland Athletics.
When issuance of the bonds was authorized, revenue from the sale of Pinal County land owned by the City for its now-obsolete water rights was identified as the funding source to repay the obligations. . .
Roughly half of the bond debt ($45 million) was eligible to be paid off early in July 2017 and was done so shortly thereafter utilizing proceeds from the initial sale of a portion of Pinal County land. The remaining principal ($49 million) will be removed from the City’s outstanding debt obligation.
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Ralph Nader: Boeing has been mismanaged for years

Nader's new crusade gets personal when his own niece died in a 737 Crash. Conflict between Boeing's CEO and the Board of Directors
Published on Jul 23, 2019
Views: 39,432
Consumer advocate Ralph Nader joins CNBC's "Squawk on the Street" team to give his take on Boeing and why he says the company's governance is compromised.

Goliath Season 3 - Official Trailer | Prime Video

All about WATER RIGHTS
and privatizing a natural resource.
How timely is this NOW HERE IN MESA, AZ where the city has just sold off what they call "obsolete water-rights" in 11,444 acres to Saints Holdings LLC
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Published on Aug 22, 2019
Views: 2,112,950
Official Trailer of Goliath Season 3
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The unexpected death of an old friend leads Billy McBride to take a case in the drought-stricken Central Valley where he comes face-to-face with a new Goliath: a billionaire farmer and his sister and their scheme to steal California’s most valuable resource – water. As Billy and his team pursue the truth, old enemies and personal demons resurface forcing him to confront his own mortality.
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Full Scaramucci: The President Is Having A ‘Total Mental Breakdown’ | MT...

MSNBC's Chuck Todd took the time on a recent segment of Meet The Press [MTP Daily] to talk with the well-groomed ready-for-prime-time Tony Scaramucci - who just happens to own a conglomerate named SkyBridge Capital.
If that name sounds familiar to people here in Mesa, Arizona now you know who the money-man is behind plans for a new international e-commerce at Phoenix Mesa Gateway Airport.
Readers of this blog might like to notice the baseball imagery used by Scaramucci to describe Trump's first six months in office ...
Credit goes to Chuck Todd for starting off with a short clip from Scaramucci's brief 11-day gig as White House Communications Director heaping praise and declaring loyalty.
The tables are now turned > notice that Scaramucci is shown in what looks like his library in Southampton, NY

Published on Aug 23, 2019
Views: 282,452 to upload date on this blog
Former WH Communications Director Anthony Scaramucci is considering a primary run against President Trump. He joined MTP Daily today to discuss why.

Zelensky Calls for a European Army as He Slams EU Leaders’ Response

      Jan 23, 2026 During the EU Summit yesterday, the EU leaders ...