Thursday, September 19, 2019

The Tuition is TOO DAMN HIGH!

University tuition is skyrocketing everywhere. But tuition at Arizona public universities is about the worst. The Arizona State Constitution says that tuition at state colleges “shall be as nearly free as possible.” But since 2003, the Arizona Board of Regents increased tuition and mandatory fees at the state’s three public universities by 315 to 370%.

Is ASU President Michael Crow tone-deaf on that subject?
". . . The regents arrogantly think they know best what is “affordable.” But they abandoned their responsibility to act as a check on the flagrant spending by university presidents. Since Michael Crow became president of Arizona State University in 2002, tuition has gone up dramatically. . . "
-- Rachel Alexander in Town Hall.com 26 Aug 2019
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"Fortunately, Arizona has an attorney general who isn’t afraid to take on this racket. Arizona AG Mark Brnovich filed a lawsuit against the regents over the tuition increases and subsidies to illegal immigrants, which has been winding its way through the courts over the last couple of years. He is taking on some powerful interests, but he doesn’t care. He is a principled conservative who wants to actually solve the problem of the student debt crisis, not just put a band-aid on it like some Democratic candidates for president would do with their free tuition plan."
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Opinion:
Struggling ASU students do not have enough resources
Low-income students need more resources to achieve success
"ASU ignores the needs of marginalized communities including working class students and people of color."
Photo by Angel Jimenez | The State Press
"As ASU students face yet another increase in their annual tuition, it can become more difficult for them to stay afloat in a rising pool of costs.
A 2017 study analyzed by The New York Times found that of Arizona's three major universities only about 6% of their combined student populations came from the lowest economic demographic. This demographic covers people who make $20,000 or less per year. . .
This struggling portion of the ASU student body is virtually ignored by the University. 
The University is not providing enough resources such as assistance with tuition and other school related fees. Low-income students deserve to have access to the same resources that wealthier students may already have or could easily obtain.
President Michael Crow did not acknowledge the 6% of lower-income students from the 2017 study in his Arizona Republic guest opinion, where he defended the cost of ASU. 
This comes after a lawsuit from Arizona Attorney General Mark Brnovich, who argued that the cost of ASU was going against a principle in the Arizona Constitution that in-state universities must be "as nearly free as possible."
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Reach the columnist at amisais@asu.edu or follow @comradealexia on Twitter.
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Zalmay Khalilzad ('The Thief of Baghad') Returns From Failed Taliban Mission in Afghanistan To Give Testimony Behind-Closed-Doors Today

The House of Representatives’ Foreign Affairs Committee issued a subpoena to force Zalmay Khalilzad to appear after it complained about being kept in the dark over the negotiating process with The Taliban in Afghanistan. The subpoena has been withdrawn - Khalilzad is scheduled instead  to testify "in a classified briefing" early this morning  . . .
No so-called 'peace deal' - Not now and not then in Iraq
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"For months, we haven't been able to get answers on the Afghanistan peace plan, and now the president is saying the plan is dead," Representative Eliot Engel, Democrat chairman of the committee, said in a statement.
Engel said the State Department had ignored requests from the committee to arrange briefings with Khalilzad in February and April, as well as at other times during the year. . .
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In preparation for his expected announcement of a new “surge” of 21,500 combat troops for Iraq (see January 10, 2007), President Bush puts together a new team of advisers and officials to oversee his administration’s Iraq policy. The new team includes:
Zalmay Khalilzad  (November 2003)), a well-known neoconservative who formerly held a position with the oil corporation Unocal. He will replace interim ambassador John Bolton, an abrasive neoconservative who could never win confirmation in the post from the US Senate.
Ryan Crocker is the leading candidate to replace Khalilzad as the US ambassador to Iraq. Crocker, who speaks fluent Arabic, is currently the ambassador to Pakistan.
Director of National Intelligence John Negroponte will become the top deputy to Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice. Negroponte, a controversial veteran of US foreign operations in Latin America and the Middle East, has also served as the US ambassador to Iraq. Rice is widely viewed as in dire need of a savvy, experienced deputy who can assist her both in handling the sprawling State Department bureaucracy, and focus her efforts to handle diplomatic efforts in the Middle East as well as in other regions.
Retired Admiral Mike McConnell, who headed the National Security Agency under former presidents George H.W. Bush and Bill Clinton, will replace Negroponte as DNI.
Admiral William Fallon, head of the US Pacific Command, will replace General John Abizaid as commander of the US forces in the Middle East. Abizaid has drawn media attention in recent months for his muted criticism of the Bush administration’s Iraqi policies.
Army General David Petraeus will replace General George Casey as the chief military commander in Iraq. Petraeus once headed the effort to train Iraqi security forces. Like Abizaid, Casey has been skeptical about the need for more US forces in Iraq
. [USA Today, 1/5/2007; CBS News, 1/5/2007]
Zalmay Khalilzad as the ambassador to the United Nations. Khalilzad, the only Middle East native in a senior position in the administration, is the former ambassador to both Afghanistan and Iraq
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The New York Times headline on March 8, 1992.The New York Times headline on March 8, 1992. [Source: Public domain]
The Defense Planning Guidance, “a blueprint for the department’s spending priorities in the aftermath of the first Gulf War and the collapse of the Soviet Union,” is leaked to the New York Times. [New York Times, 3/8/1992; Newsday, 3/16/2003] The document will cause controversy, because it hasn’t yet been “scrubbed” to replace candid language with euphemisms. [New York Times, 3/10/1992; New York Times, 3/11/1992; Observer, 4/7/2002] The document argues that the US dominates the world as sole superpower, and to maintain that role, it “must maintain the mechanisms for deterring potential competitors from even aspiring to a larger regional or global role.” [New York Times, 3/8/1992; New York Times, 3/8/1992] As the Observer summarizes it: “America’s friends are potential enemies. They must be in a state of dependence and seek solutions to their problems in Washington.” [Observer, 4/7/2002]
 
The document is mainly written by Paul Wolfowitz and I. Lewis “Scooter” Libby, who hold relatively low posts at this time, but become deputy defense secretary and Vice President Dick Cheney’s chief of staff, respectively, under President George W. Bush. [Newsday, 3/16/2003]
The authors conspicuously avoid mention of collective security arrangements through the United Nations, instead suggesting the US “should expect future coalitions to be ad hoc assemblies, often not lasting beyond the crisis being confronted.” [New York Times, 3/8/1992]
> They call for “punishing” or “threatening punishment” against regional aggressors before they act. [Harper's, 10/2002]
> Interests to be defended preemptively include “access to vital raw materials, primarily Persian Gulf oil, proliferation of weapons of mass destruction and ballistic missiles, [and] threats to US citizens from terrorism.”
> The section describing US interests in the Middle East states that the “overall objective is to remain the predominant outside power in the region and preserve US and Western access to the region’s oil… deter further aggression in the region, foster regional stability, protect US nationals and property, and safeguard… access to international air and seaways.” [New York Times, 3/8/1992]

November 2003: Appointment of Powerful ‘Neocon’ Ambassador Reflects New US Emphasis on Afghanistan

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Zalmay Khalilzad, a prominent neoconservative connected to top Bush administration officials, is appointed US Ambassador to Afghanistan.
Ethnically Afghani, he had already been appointed special envoy to Afghanistan at the start of 2002 (see January 1, 2002).
But it is increasingly obvious that the US effort in Afghanistan is not going well and Khalilzad’s appointment as ambassador reflects a new Bush administration resolve to devote more attention to Afghanistan.
He had worked for the likes of Defense Secretary Rumsfeld and Vice President Cheney in years past and is easily able to reach President Bush on the phone.
Khalilzad agrees to take the job if the US expands resources in Afghanistan, and as he takes over the US gives $2 billion in aid to the country, double the amount of the year before. [New York Times, 8/12/2007]
Khalilzad becomes so powerful that in 2005 the BBC will note that he is sometimes dubbed “the viceroy, or the real president of Afghanistan.” He is accused of “frequently overshadowing President Hamid Karzai.… No major decisions by the Afghan government [are] made without his involvement.” [BBC, 4/6/2005] Similarly, a London Times article on him will be titled: “US Envoy Accused of Being the Power Pulling Karzai’s Strings.” [London Times, 10/5/2004] A New York Times article on him will be titled: “In Afghanistan, US Envoy Sits in Seat of Power.” [New York Times, 4/17/2004] He will keep this position until April 2005, when it is announced that Khalilzad will become US Ambassador to Iraq, as the Bush administration grows more concerned about the war there. [New York Times, 8/12/2007]

Wednesday, September 18, 2019

Sean Spicer’s Salsa – Dancing with the Stars

Way too much fun!
Published on Sep 16, 2019
Views: 336,700+
Sean Spicer and Lindsay Arnold dance the Salsa to “Spice Up Your Life” by Spice Girls on Dancing with the Stars Season 28 premiere!

Government Experience Awards 2019 Winners: City of Mesa Radically Improving The Experience of Government

That's what a press announcement from Government Technology said yesterday . . . honoring U.S. governments who are offering citizens increasingly sophisticated digital user experiences.Overall City Government Experience Winners:1st Place: City of Riverside, CA
2nd Place: City of San Diego, CA
3rd Place: City of Mesa, AZ

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Government Experience Innovation Award Winners:
  • Mesa, Ariz. User Behavior Flow
  • Los Angeles County Department of Public Social Services CalFresh Outreach Through #ChooseCalFresh
  • Pennsylvania Gov. Wolf’s Executive Order/myCOMPASS Mobile App, Department of Human Services
  • Utah Controlled Substance Database
The pioneering “behavior flow” strategy at work in Mesa, Ariz., leverages metrics such as “click to goal”
  • to quantify how well the city is delivering services and information to its customers
  • and to drive technology enhancements around
> quality of life
> civic engagement
> economic development
>service delivery. 
In Government Experience Awards 2019: Expanding Citizen Services
In the third annual Government Experience Awards, winning jurisdictions took citizen experience to the next level by streamlining websites, focusing on user-friendly design and incorporating real-time feedback.
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Government Experience Awards 2019 Winners Announced
The Center for Digital Government announced winners of its 3rd annual Government Experience Awards, honoring U.S. governments who are offering citizens increasingly sophisticated digital user experiences.
by Janet Grenslitt / September 17, 2019
 
 

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About the Center for Digital Government www.centerdigitalgov.com
The Center for Digital Government is a national research and advisory institute focused on information technology policy and best practices in state and local government. 
The Center is a division of e.Republic, the nation’s only media and research company focused exclusively on state and local government and education. www.erepublic.com
For questions, please contact Janet Grenslitt, Director of Surveys and Awards, at jgrenslitt@centerdigitalgov.com.
CDG thanks Citybase, Deloitte, Laserfiche, McAfee, NIC, Nutanix, SHI International Corp., Veeam Software, Verizon and ZScaler, underwriters of the 2019 contest and awards program.
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Government Experience Awards 2019: Expanding Citizen Services
In the third annual Government Experience Awards, winning jurisdictions took citizen experience to the next level by streamlining websites, focusing on user-friendly design and incorporating real-time feedback.
by / September 18, 2019 
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Overall City Government Experience Winners:
1st Place: City of Riverside, CA
2nd Place: City of San Diego, CA
3rd Place: City of Mesa, AZ
4th Place: City of Grand Rapids, MI
5th Place: Town of Gilbert, AZ
5th Place: City of Roseville, CA

 
Government Experience Innovation Award Winners:
  • Mesa, Ariz. User Behavior Flow
  • Los Angeles County Department of Public Social Services CalFresh Outreach Through #ChooseCalFresh
  • Pennsylvania Gov. Wolf’s Executive Order/myCOMPASS Mobile App, Department of Human Services
  • Utah Controlled Substance Database
Read more about the above winners - click here.
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Click icons in the above map for details on each winner and finalist. State winners are blue; county winners are green; city winners are yellow; and all finalists are in red.




Monday, September 16, 2019

8-Page Tentative Agenda: Mesa City Council Meeting Mon 23 Septemver

Plenty of time in advance
Monday, September 23, 2019 5:45 PM
City of Mesa
Council Chambers 57 E. First Street
 
 
 
 
 
  • Mayor John Giles
  • Vice Mayor Mark Freeman - District 1

  • Councilmember Jeremy Whittaker - District 2
  • Councilmember Francisco Heredia - District 3
  • Councilmember Jennifer Duff - District 4
  • Councilmember David Luna - District 5
  • Councilmember Kevin Thompson - District 6
Meeting Agenda - Tentative
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.
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Mayor's Welcome
Roll Call
(City Council members participate in person or by telephone conference call.)
Invocation by Pastor Jacob Boessling with La Mesa Ministries.
Pledge of Allegiance
Awards, Recognitions and Announcements
 
1 Take action on all consent agenda items.
Items on the Consent Agenda
19-1010 Approval of minutes of previous meetings as written.*2
 
3 Take action on the following liquor license application:
19-1008 Hidalgo Carniceria Y Panaderia 
A grocery store is requesting a new Series 10 Beer and Wine Store License for Hidalgo Carniceria Y Panaderia LLC, 1416 East Broadway Road - Alva Christina Tovar, agent.  There is no existing license at this location. (District 4)
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4 Take action on the following contracts:
19-1002 Dollar-Limit Increase to the Term Contract for Industrial Supplies for the Materials and Supply Warehouse (for Citywide Departments) (Citywide)
Multiple departments use this citywide contract to perform their work.  There been an overall increase in spend across all City departments and this increase is needed to get through the contract term, ending 12/31/2019. 
The contract will be rebid at the end of its term.
The Business Services Department and Purchasing recommend increasing the dollar-limit using the City of Tucson / Omnia Partners (formerly National IPA) cooperative contract with Grainger by $196,000, from $500,000 to $696,000 annually, for Year 5 of the term contract.
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19-1000 Dollar-Limit Increase to the Term Contract for Fire Protection Equipment Maintenance and Repair Services for the Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities Department (Citywide)
This increase is needed for repair proposals found during the semi-annual inspections and remaining 5-year inspections for several sites that need to be completed by 10/1/2019. 
In addition, Facilities Maintenance also completed a major project of installing radio dialers at various City facilities.
The Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities Department recommend increasing the dollar-limit with Metro Fire Equipment, Inc., by $80,000 for Year 1, from $276,700 to $356,700.
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19-1009 Purchase of 20 Chevrolet Tahoes (11 Replacements and 9 Additions) for the Police Department (Citywide)
This purchase will provide 20 Chevrolet Tahoes, marked and unmarked, for Police Department use.  Of the 11 vehicles that are being replaced:  2 vehicles are being replaced due to vehicles damaged beyond repair; 1 vehicle has met established criteria and will be either traded, auctioned, sold, or deployed to special uses as part of the ongoing vehicle replacement program; and 8 vehicles will be for the refurbishment pool. 
The 9 vehicle additions are allocated for approved FY20 personnel additions. A GM plant shutdown is scheduled for September 2019 to retool the Tahoe model and could last 6 to 9 months.
The Fleet Services Department, Police Department, and Purchasing recommend authorizing the purchase from the existing contract with Midway Chevrolet at $810,519, plus additional capacity of $355,000 for unanticipated, if needed purchases, for the combined total of $1,165,519
The purchase is funded by the Vehicle Replacement Fund and Public Safety Sales Tax.
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19-1007 One-Year Renewal to the Term Contract for Streetlight Pole Painting Services for the Transportation Department (Citywide)
This contract provides streetlight pole painting services of existing luminaires, poles, and pole skirts.  Work is performed on an as-needed, where-needed, basis.  The City does not supply any materials or labor for these painting services.
The Transportation Department and Purchasing recommend authorizing the renewal with OLS Restoration, Inc., at $80,000 annually, based on estimated usage.
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19-1003 Dollar-Limit Increase to the Term Contract for Information Technology Solutions and Services for Various Departments throughout the City (Citywide)
The City is in Year 2 of this new contract and the City’s expenditures have increased more than estimated.  Mesa, as the lead agency, partnered with the National IPA (now Omnia Partners) and led the solicitation and contract. This contract provides the City with a full range of information technology solution products and utilizing this agreement provides the City an efficient and cost-effective contract opportunity.  Purchases made through this contract provide the City increased rebates as lead agency and through the P-card program.
The Business Services Department and Purchasing recommend increasing the dollar-limit with CDW Government LLC; and SHI International Corp.; for Years 2 through 5, from $3,100,000 to $6,000,000 annually, with an annual increase allowance of up to 5%, or the adjusted Consumer Price Index.
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19-1001 Three-Year Term Contract with Two Years of Renewal Options for Heavy-Duty Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) Cab/Chassis Parts for the Fleet Services Department (Citywide)
This contract will provide heavy-duty OEM cab/chassis parts to maintain the City’s assorted fleet of approximately 175 medium and heavy-duty vehicles. 
OEM replacement parts are critical when requesting repairs and warranty from dealers.  Parts purchased under this contract will be installed by Fleet Services.
The Fleet Services Department and Purchasing recommend awarding the contract to the lowest, responsive, and responsible bidders of each section (manufacturer): 
  • Rush Truck Centers of Arizona, dba Rush Truck Center Phoenix;
  • Freightliner of Arizona, LLC, dba Velocity Truck Centers;
  • Inland Kenworth, Inc.;
  • RWC International, dba RWC Group;
  • and Cummins Inc., dba Cummins Sales and Service (a Mesa Business); at $700,000 annually, with an annual increase allowance of up to 5%, or the adjusted Consumer Price Index.
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19-1006 Three-Year Term Contract with Two Years of Renewal Options for Sewer, Manhole, Siphon Cleaning, Video, and Repair Services for the Water Resources Department (Single Response) (Citywide)
This contract will provide a contractor to perform cleaning and internal video inspections of sewer mains, sewer manholes, siphons, documentation of findings, cured in place point repairs of sewer mains which are trenchless options for extending the useful life of sewer mains, and emergency repairs.
An evaluation committee recommends awarding the contract to the single, responsive, and responsible proposal from Hoffman Southwest Corp., dba Professional Pipe Services (Pro-Pipe), at $600,000, annually with an annual increase allowance of up to 5%, or the adjusted Consumer Price Index.
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19-1004 Three-Year Term Contract with Two Years of Renewal Options for Large Water Meters, Related Equipment and Parts for the Water Resources Department (Citywide)
This contract will provide fire system cold-water meters, fire system non-mechanical cold-water meters, compound cold-water meters, non-mechanical cold-water meters, and commercial/industrial service and parts.
An evaluation committee recommends awarding the contract to the highest-scored proposals from
Core and Main, LP;
Ferguson Enterprises, LLC, dba Ferguson Waterworks;
Mountain States Pipe and Supply, dba MSPS;
and Badger Meter, Inc., dba National Meters and Automation;
at $250,000 annually, with an annual increase allowance of up to 5%, or the adjusted Consumer Price Index.
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19-0998 Purchase of 12 Mobile Gas Pressure Recording Devices (Replacements) for the Energy Resources Department (Sole Source) (Citywide)
Energy Resources currently has an aging inventory of 25 mobile electronic gas pressure recording devices.  These recorders are used by Energy Resources to collect gas pressure data for verifying hydraulic modeling predictions, meeting regulatory requirements, monitoring system sensitivity during maintenance operations, monitoring pressure sensitive areas in cold weather events, and troubleshooting system pressure issues.
The Energy Resources Department and Purchasing recommend awarding the contract to the sole source vendor, Abriox, Inc., at $33,272.50, based on estimated requirements.  This purchase is funded by the Utility Replacement Extension and Renewal Fund.
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19-1025 Multiple Amendments and a Contract Value Increase to the Term Contracts for Solid Waste Disposal, Recyclable Material Processing, and Vegetative Waste Processing Services as requested by the Environmental Management and Sustainability Department (Citywide)
The requested increase is due to refuse, green, and recycle fee increases based on the agreement.
The Environmental Management and Sustainability Department and Purchasing recommend authorizing a contract amendment and a three-year renewal with Republic Services, dba Allied Waste Transportation, Inc.; a contract amendment and one-year renewal with two years of renewal options with United Fibers, LLC; and a contract dollar-limit increase of $735,000 for the agreement (includes all vendors and covers all Solid Waste Disposal, Recyclable Material Processing, and Vegetative Waste Processing Services), to $8,985,000 annually, based on estimated usage.
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5 Take action on the following resolutions:
19-0994 Approving and authorizing the City Manager to enter into a Grant Agreement with the Arizona Governor’s Office of Highway Safety DUI Abatement Council to accept $50,000 in grant funds.
The funds will be used by the Police Department’s Traffic Division for overtime and employee related expenses to enhance DUI Enforcement throughout the City. (Citywide) *5-a
 
19-1023 Designating the Chief Fiscal Officer with the authority to annually submit the City's Expenditure Limitation Report to the Arizona Auditor General on behalf of the City Council, as required by state statute. (Citywide) *5-b
 
19-1029 Staff is requesting approval to continue negotiations to acquire certain undeveloped property located in the 1300 block of North Power Road (APN: 218-04-013B) of approximately 8.38 acres for the construction of the Northeast Public Safety Facility, and in order to avoid construction delays, authorization and direction to staff, that fee title, or other interests in and possession of this property be acquired by the City of Mesa through eminent domain, as a matter of public necessity.
(District 5) *5-c
 
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6 Introduction of the following ordinances and setting October 7, 2019 as the date of the public hearing on these ordinances:
19-0983 ZON18-00687 (District 5) 
Within the 1600 through the 1800 blocks of North Higley Road (east side) and 5200 through the 5300 blocks of East McLellan Road (north side).  Located south of McKellips Road on the east side of Higley Road
(21± acres). 
Modification of an approved PAD and associated conditions of approval. 
This request will allow amendment to the existing landscaping requirements.  Villas at Alta Mesa Property Owner’s Association, applicant; Multiple Owners.
Staff Recommendation: 
Approval with conditions
P&Z Board Recommendation:  Approval with conditions (Vote: 5-0)
*6-a
 
19-0984 Amending Title 10 (Traffic), Chapter 1 (Bicycles and Skateboards), Sections 1 through 21 of the Mesa City Code, and adding new Sections 22 and 23 to the code.  The changes include minor updates and revisions, removing obsolete items, and incorporating Shared Active Transportation Vehicles. (Citywide)
*6-b
 
7 Discuss, receive public comment, and take action on the following ordinances: 19-0950 ZON19-00322 (District 3)  Within the 1600 through 1700 blocks of South Dobson Road (west side) and within the 2000 block of West Isabella Avenue (north side).  Located west of Dobson Road south of US 60
(10± acres). 
Rezone from LC-PAD to RM-4-PAD; and Site Plan Review. 
This request will allow for the development of a multiple residence development.
Brennan Ray, Burch & Cracchiolo, PA, applicant;
TIC Dobson Ranch, LLC Etal, owner.
 
Staff Recommendation:  Approval with conditions
P&Z Board Recommendation:  Approval with conditions (Vote: 5-1)
*7-a
 
19-0951 ZON19-00357 (District 5) 
Within the 8000 through 8100 blocks of East McKellips Road (south side).  Located west of Hawes Road on the south side of McKellips Road
(40± acres). 
Rezone from RS-35 to RS-15-PAD
Site Plan Review.
This request will allow for the development of a single-residence subdivision. 
Alex Caraveo, Coe & Van Loo Consultants, applicant;
Desert Vista 100, LLC, owner.  
 
Staff Recommendation:  Approval with conditions
P&Z Board Recommendation:  Approval with conditions (Vote: 5-1)
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19-0952 ZON19-00403 (District 5) 
Within the 5600 block of East Longbow Parkway (south side).  Located north of McDowell Road and west of Recker Road
(3.2± acres). 
  • A Council Use Permit (CUP) to allow a hotel use in the Airport Overflight Area-2 (AOA-2);
  • A Bonus Intensity Zone Overlay (BIZ) to allow modifications to the Light Industrial (LI) development standards
  • Site Plan Review.
Matthew Kosednar, Allen + Philp Partners, applicant; Longbow Hotel Associates I, LLC, owner.  
Staff Recommendation:  Approval with conditions
P&Z Board Recommendation:  Approval with conditions (Vote: 6-0)
*7-c
 
19-0949 ZON19-00304 (District 6) 
Within the 6000 through 6300 blocks of South Power Road.  Located south of Williams Field Road between the northbound and southbound lanes of Power Road
(11± acres). 
Rezone from RM-4-BIZ and LC-BIZ-CUP to RM-4-PAD; and Site Plan Review. 
This request will allow for a multiple residence development. 
Sean Lake, Pew and Lake, PLC, applicant;
Power Road Gateway, LLC, owner.  
Staff Recommendation:  Approval with conditions
P&Z Board Recommendation:  Approval with conditions (Vote: 6-0)
*7-d
Items not on the Consent Agenda
8 Items from citizens present.  (Maximum of three speakers for three minutes per speaker). 9 Adjournment.¹
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Mesa City Council Study Session Thu 12 Sept 2019



Meeting Name:
City Council Study Session Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 9/12/2019 7:30 AM Minutes status: Draft  
Meeting location: Council Chambers - Lower Level
Published agenda: Agenda Agenda Published minutes: Not available  
Meeting video:  
Attachments:
 

FILE le #Agenda #TypeTitleActionResultAction Details
19-0990 1-aPresentationHear a presentation, discuss, and provide direction on the location and acquisition of land for the proposed Northeast Public Safety Facility.  Not available
19-0991 1-bPresentationHear a presentation and discuss the City’s current recycling program, and provide direction on the program going forward.  Not available
19-1024 2-aMinutesHousing & Community Development Advisory Board meeting held May 2, 2019.  Not available

Goldman Sachs Leads Wall Street's Post-Crisis Pay Slump

Shifted to somewhere , , ,
Published on Sep 16, 2019
Sep.16 -- Compensation per employee at Goldman Sachs Group Inc. is down 61% since the financial crisis, the sharpest decline among a dozen of the largest banks in the U.S. and Europe. Bloomberg's Sonali Basak reports and Marc Chandler, managing partner at Bannockburn Global Forex, joins the conversation on "Bloomberg Daybreak: Americas."