Saturday, July 04, 2020

ENTIRE TENTATIVE AGENDA: Mesa City Council Meeting 07.08.2020 @ 5:45 PM

It's A BIG WHOPPER!
32 Items - and that's The Legislation Only inserted below for your interests
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Item 1
Appointment of John Tatz as the Presiding City Magistrate
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2 Take action on all consent agenda items.
3 Items on the Consent Agenda
   20-0670 Approval of minutes of previous meetings as written

Beginning with Item 4 >
Item 4: Liquor Licenses 7
Item 5 Contracts 9
Item 6 Resolutions 7
Item 7 and Item 8 1 Ordinance for each
Item 9
   9a Ordinance
   9b Resolution
 
Item 10a A Public Hearing
File #: 20-0723   
Type: Public Hearing Status: Agenda Ready
In control: City Council
On agenda: 7/8/2020
Title: Conduct a public hearing on the following minor General Plan amendment case ZON20-00129 and zoning case ZON19-00805.

Item 10b Resolution
File #: 20-0676   
Type: Resolution Status: Agenda Ready
In control: City Council
On agenda: 7/8/2020
Title: ZON20-00129 (District 6) Resolution. Within the 10600 to 11000 blocks of East Williams Field Road (south side); within the 6000 to 6200 blocks of South Signal Butte Road (west side); and within the 6000 to 6400 blocks of South Signal Butte Road (east side). Located south of Williams Field Road on the east and west sides of Signal Butte Road (89± acres). Minor General Plan Amendment to change the Character Type from Neighborhoods to Mixed Use Activity District. This request will allow for a mixed-use development. Sean Lake, Pew & Lake, PLC, applicant; Signal Butte 24, LLC, owner. Staff Recommendation: Adoption P&Z Board Recommendation: Adoption (Vote: 7-0)
Attachments: 1. Staff Report, 2. Resolution, 3. Resolution Map, 4. Vicinity Map, 5. Illustrative Master Plan, 6. General Plan Exhibit, 7. Minutes, 8. Submittal Documents

Item 10c Ordinance
File #: 20-0676   
Type: Resolution Status: Agenda Ready
In control: City Council
On agenda: 7/8/2020
Title: ZON20-00129 (District 6) Resolution. Within the 10600 to 11000 blocks of East Williams Field Road (south side); within the 6000 to 6200 blocks of South Signal Butte Road (west side); and within the 6000 to 6400 blocks of South Signal Butte Road (east side). Located south of Williams Field Road on the east and west sides of Signal Butte Road (89± acres). Minor General Plan Amendment to change the Character Type from Neighborhoods to Mixed Use Activity District. This request will allow for a mixed-use development. Sean Lake, Pew & Lake, PLC, applicant; Signal Butte 24, LLC, owner. Staff Recommendation: Adoption P&Z Board Recommendation: Adoption (Vote: 7-0)
Attachments: 1. Staff Report, 2. Resolution, 3. Resolution Map, 4. Vicinity Map, 5. Illustrative Master Plan, 6. General Plan Exhibit, 7. Minutes, 8. Submittal Documents

Item 10d Resolution
File #: 20-0727   
Type: Resolution Status: Agenda Ready
In control: City Council
On agenda: 7/8/2020
Title: A resolution making findings required by A.R.S. §9-500.11 (Version 2) for the City to enter into a Development Agreement meeting the definition of “a retail development tax incentive agreement” with Signal Butte 24, LLC for the development of improvements on a property of approximately 89 +/- acres generally located at the corner of South Signal Butte Road and East Williams Field Road for the project known as the “Destination at Gateway.” (District 6) (5 votes required)
Attachments: 1. Council Report, 2. Exhibit A to the Council Report - Economic Impact Analysis, 3. Resolution

Item 10e Resolution
File #: 20-0719   
Type: Resolution Status: Agenda Ready
In control: City Council
On agenda: 7/8/2020
Title: A resolution approving and authorizing the City Manager to enter into a Development Agreement with Signal Butte 24, LLC, for the development of a mixed-use project known as “Destination at Gateway” on approximately 89 acres of property located south of East Williams Field Road on the east and west sides of South Signal Butte Road and that is the subject of zoning case ZON19-00805. The Development Agreement meets the definition of a “retail development tax incentive agreement” under A.R.S. §9-500.11 (Version 2). (District 6) (5 votes required)
Attachments: 1. 6.25.20 Study Session Presentation on Destination at Gateway, 2. Council Report, 3. Exhibit A to the Council Report - Area Map, 4. Exhibit B to the Council Report - Location Map, 5. Exhibit C to the Council Report - Economic Impact Analysis, 6. Resolution, 7. Development Agreement

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Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Tentative
Meeting date/time: 7/8/2020 5:45 PM Minutes status: Draft  
Meeting location: Virtual Platform
Published agenda: Agenda Agenda Published minutes: Not available  
Meeting video:  
Attachments:
File #Agenda #TypeTitleActionResultAction Details
20-0708 4-aLiquor License ApplicationLos Sombreros A restaurant that serves lunch and dinner is requesting a new Series 12 Restaurant License for Los Sombreros LLC, 1976 West Southern Avenue - Andrea Dahlman Lewkowitz, agent. There is no existing license at this location. (District 3)  Not available
20-0709 4-bLiquor License ApplicationStone A restaurant that serves lunch and dinner is requesting a new Series 12 Restaurant License for Kims Enterprise LLC, 1870 West Main Street - Cookie Kim Sohn, agent. There is no existing license at this location. (District 3)  Not available
20-0703 4-cLiquor License ApplicationSafeway #1002 A grocery store is requesting to add sampling privileges to the existing Series 9 Liquor Store License for Safeway Inc., 9243 East Baseline Road - Nicholas Carl Guttilla, agent. The existing license held by Safeway Inc. will revert to the State for modification. (District 6)  Not available
20-0704 4-dLiquor License ApplicationSafeway #1948 A grocery store is requesting to add sampling privileges to the existing Series 9 Liquor Store License for Safeway Inc., 441 North Val Vista Drive - Nicholas Carl Guttilla, agent. The existing license held by Safeway Inc. is currently in inactive status and will revert to the State for modification. (District 2)  Not available
20-0705 4-eLiquor License ApplicationSafeway #1948 A grocery store is requesting to add sampling privileges to the existing Series 9 Liquor Store License for Safeway Inc., 441 North Val Vista Drive - Nicholas Carl Guttilla, agent. The existing license held by Safeway Inc. will revert to the State for modification. (District 2)  Not available
20-0706 4-fLiquor License ApplicationSafeway #2644 A grocery store is requesting to add sampling privileges to the existing Series 9 Liquor Store License for Safeway Inc., 1855 North Power Road - Nicholas Carl Guttilla, agent. The existing license held by Safeway Inc. is currently in inactive status and will revert to the State for modification. (District 5)  Not available
20-0707 4-gLiquor License ApplicationSafeway #2644 A grocery store is requesting to add sampling privileges to the existing Series 9 Liquor Store License for Safeway Inc., 1855 North Power Road - Nicholas Carl Guttilla, agent. The existing license held by Safeway Inc. will revert to the State for modification. (District 5)  Not available
20-0715 5-aContractFive-Year Term Contract for Office Supplies and Products for Citywide Departments and Strategic Alliance for Volume Expenditures (S.A.V.E.) Cooperative Members as requested by the Business Services Department (Citywide) This contract is for the purchase of miscellaneous office supplies and products including online ordering for next day, desktop delivery on an as-needed basis. Past participation has included over 100 agencies including Arizona cities, towns, school districts and other members of the S.A.V.E. purchasing cooperative with an estimated $8.7 million spend. An evaluation committee recommends awarding the contract to the highest-scored proposal from Wist Business Supplies & Equipment, at $850,000 annually (Mesa's use), based on estimated usage.  Not available
20-0714 5-bContractOne-Year Renewal with a One-Year Renewal Option to the Term Contract for Water-Reducible Alkyd Paint for the Environmental Management and Sustainability Department (Citywide) This contract provides paint used to paint and refurbish the City’s trash and recycle bins and roll-off boxes including specified paint for spray application and for roller application. The Environmental Management and Sustainability Department and Purchasing recommend authorizing the renewal with Bert’s Paint, Inc. and Intrepid Coatings, Inc., at $27,000 annually, with an annual increase allowance of up to 5%, or the adjusted Producer Price Index.  Not available
20-0711 5-cContractOne-Year Renewal with a One-Year Renewal Option to the Term Contract for Park Playground and Aquatics Facility Poured-In-Place Surfacing and Synthetic Turf Repairs, Maintenance, and Installation for the Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities Department (Citywide) This contract is for the supply, installation, maintenance, and repairs to the rubberized playground safety surfacing and synthetic turf in the City’s park playground systems, splash pad, and aquatic facilities. The contractor also maintains poured-in-place surfacing at citywide playgrounds. The Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities Department and Purchasing recommend authorizing the renewal with Flexground, LLC, at $300,000 annually, with an annual increase allowance of up to 5%, or the adjusted Consumer Price Index.  Not available
20-0726 5-dContractDollar-Limit Increase to the Term Contract for Emergency Medical Supplies and Pharmaceuticals for the Mesa Fire and Medical Department (Citywide) Pressures related to these products have drastically increased, due to the pandemic. This includes additional need, availability, price increases, and purchasing products not explicitly called out for in the contract because they are otherwise unavailable. Additionally, the expansion of the Medical Transport Units, as well as other response units, has led to an increased order volume that was not originally anticipated in this contract at its inception. The department is requesting the additional funds to continue through the rest of the term for future needs of the department. The Mesa Fire and Medical Department and Purchasing recommend increasing the dollar-limit with Bound Tree Medical, LLC, by $290,000, from $710,000 to $1,000,000 annually, with an annual increase allowance of up to 5%, or the adjusted Consumer Price Index.  Not available
20-0713 5-eContractThree-Year Term Contract with Two Years of Renewal Options for Traffic Signal Controllers and Video Detection Systems for the Transportation Department (Single Response) (Citywide) Traffic signal video detection is used to detect vehicles at signalized intersections so the traffic signal can react to demands. Traffic signal controllers are specialized hardware and software used to control signalized intersections. The controllers are devices used to time and control the traffic signals within the signal cabinets. The Transportation Department and Purchasing recommend awarding the contract to the single, responsive, and responsible bidder, Econolite, at $841,000 annually, with an annual increase allowance of up to 5%, or the adjusted Producer Price Index. This purchase is funded by the Local Streets Fund.  Not available
20-0724 5-fContractSouthern Avenue (Horne to Harris Drive) and Stapley Drive (U.S. 60 to 8th Avenue) Intersection Improvements Project (District 4) This project will widen the Southern Avenue and Stapley Drive intersection by adding medians to each street of the intersection, adding a third southbound lane from the Southern and Stapley intersection to the U.S. 60 freeway interchange, and by providing a dedicated eastbound right turn lane at the Southern and Stapley intersection. Additional improvements include ADA compliant ramps and driveways, new curb and gutter, sidewalk, storm drain, streetlights, traffic signals, and other related improvements required for the roadway safety and capacity improvements. Staff recommends awarding the contract for this project to the lowest, responsible bidder, Blucor Contracting, Inc. (a Mesa Business), in the amount of $14,252,296.97, and authorize a change order allowance in the amount of $1,425,229.70 (10%), for a total award of $15,677,526.67. This project is funded by Local Street Sales Tax and Transportation Funds of which 94.3% will be reimbursed by ADO  Not available
20-0730 5-gContractThe Studios @ Mesa City Center - Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) Selection and Pre-Construction Services Contract (District 4) In February 2018, Council approved an Intergovernmental Agreement with Arizona State University for a new academic building in downtown Mesa (ASU Creative Futures Laboratory). This agreement also included provisions for ASU to assist with the programming of the vacant City-owned building located at 59 East 1st Street, which requires the renovation of 6,000 - 12,000 square-foot of the existing 26,500 sf building, to be called The Studios @ Mesa City Center. This pre-construction phase of the renovation project consists of working closely with the project team to develop the project design, review the design for constructability, prepare cost estimates, and develop the project schedule and phasing plan. Staff recommends the selection of Okland Construction as the CMAR for this project and award a Pre-Construction Services contract in the amount of $98,322. This project is funded by the Economic Investment Fund.  Not available
20-0702 5-hContractOne-Year Term Contract with Two Years of Renewal Options for Two Master Job Order Contracts for Water and Wastewater Reclamation Plant Facility Construction Services (Citywide) Job Order Master Contracts for water and wastewater reclamation plant facility construction services include minor construction improvements related to water and wastewater plants, systems, and related infrastructure improvements throughout the City. Staff recommends the selections of Garney Construction, Inc. (a Mesa business), and Archer Western Construction, LLC for water and wastewater reclamation plant facility construction services. These contracts allow for the issuance of multiple individual job orders with a not-to-exceed limit of $1,500,000 per job order, and a total contract value not-to-exceed $5,000,000 for each year of the contract, per contractor.  Not available
20-0712 5-iContractThree-Year Term Contract with Two Years of Renewal Options for Pad Mounted 3 Phase 15kV SF6 Insulated Switchgear for the Energy Resources Department (Citywide) This contract will provide pad mounted three phase 15 kV load-break interrupting and fault interrupting insulated switchgear. The switchgear is required for the life cycle replacement of the existing Lewis East Substation getaway switches and rebuilding critical portions of the 45-year old substation. An evaluation committee recommends awarding the contract to the highest-scored proposal from G&W Electric Company, at $500,000 annually, with an annual increase allowance of up to 5%, or the adjusted Producer Price Index. This purchase is funded by authorized Electric Bond Funds.  Not available
20-0721 6-aResolutionApproving and authorizing the City Manager to enter into a Grant Agreement with the Arizona Criminal Justice Commission to accept $54,197 in grant funds from the Arizona Coronavirus Emergency Supplemental Funding federal grant to be used for overtime, temporary staff positions, and operating expenses in the Mesa Prosecutor’s Office. (Citywide)  Not available
20-0672 6-bResolutionApproving and authorizing the City Manager to enter into a Grant Agreement with the Arizona Criminal Justice Commission to accept up to $100,000 in grant funds that will be used for training and equipment for the Police Department’s Forensic Services Division. (Citywide)  Not available
20-0693 6-cResolutionApproving and authorizing the City Manager to accept a grant award up to $371,450 from the Arizona Criminal Justice Commission through the Arizona Coronavirus Emergency Supplemental Funding Program. Funding will be used for Police Department purchases related to the COVID-19 Pandemic. (Citywide)  Not available
20-0499 6-dResolutionApproving and authorizing the City Manager to submit the City of Mesa Five-Year Consolidated Plan for Fiscal Years 2020/2021 through 2024/2025, Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing, and the Annual Action Plan for Fiscal Year 2020/2021; authorizing the submittal of applications to receive entitlement funds for Fiscal Year 2020/2021 under the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Community Development Block Grant program (CDBG), Emergency Solutions Grant program (ESG) and the HOME Investment Partnership Program (HOME) to fund activities approved by the City Council; and authorizing the City Manager to expend, disburse and enter into agreements for disbursement of Fiscal Year 2020/2021 CDBG, ESG, and HOME funds received by the City. (Citywide)  Not available
20-0720 6-eResolutionApproving and authorizing the City Manager to accept, expend, and distribute grant funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for the Mainstream Voucher Program in the amount of $63,645. (Citywide)  Not available
20-0697 6-fResolutionExtinguishing a portion of an 8-foot public utility easement located at 2619 East Jerome Avenue to allow for construction of a swimming pool; requested by the property owner. (District 3)  Not available
20-0722 6-gResolutionExtinguishing a 20-foot public utilities easement and a partial 8-foot public utilities easement both located at 222 East Javelina Avenue to accommodate the construction of a new courthouse building; requested by the property owner. (District 3)  Not available
20-0695 7-aOrdinanceAmending Sections 10-4-3 and 10-4-4 of the Mesa City Code to modify the existing 40 mph speed limit to 45 mph on Signal Butte Road from Guadalupe Road to a point 450 feet south of Elliot Road, as recommended by the Transportation Advisory Board. (District 6)  Not available
20-0653 8-aOrdinanceZON19-00871 (District 6) Within the 1700 block of South Crismon Road (west side). Located north of Baseline Road on the west side of Crismon Road (11± acres). Rezoning from LC to LC-PAD with a Council Use Permit for residential uses within a commercial zoning district; and Site Plan Review. This request will allow for the development of apartments, a hotel, and a restaurant within a mixed-use development. Michael Holman, Overland Development, applicant; Overland Senior Housing Mesa AZ LLC, owner. Staff Recommendation: Approval with conditions P&Z Board Recommendation: Approval with conditions (Vote: 7-0)  Not available
20-0656 9-aOrdinanceZON19-00872 (District 6) Within the 1400 to 1600 blocks of South Signal Butte Road (west side); within the 10500 to 10800 blocks of East Southern Avenue (south side); within the 10500 to 10800 blocks of East Hampton Avenue (north side); and within the 10300 to 10800 blocks of East Hampton Avenue (south side). Located west of Signal Butte Road and south of Southern Avenue (81.4± acres). Rezone from LC-PAD and LC-PAD-BIZ to LC-PAD, RM-4-PAD and RM-5-PAD; and Site Plan Review. This request will allow for a mixed-use development. Reese Anderson, Pew & Lake, PLC, applicant; Signal Butte BFC, LLC, owner. Staff Recommendation: Approval with conditions P&Z Board Recommendation: Approval with conditions (Vote: 7-0)  Not available
20-0725 9-bResolutionA resolution approving and authorizing the City Manager to enter into a Development Agreement with Signal Butte BFC, LLC, relating to approximately 79.45 acres of property located west of Signal Butte Road and south of Southern Avenue for the purpose of developing a mixed-use development. (District 6)  Not available
20-0723 10-aPublic HearingConduct a public hearing on the following minor General Plan amendment case ZON20-00129 and zoning case ZON19-00805.  Not available
20-0676 10-bResolutionZON20-00129 (District 6) Resolution. Within the 10600 to 11000 blocks of East Williams Field Road (south side); within the 6000 to 6200 blocks of South Signal Butte Road (west side); and within the 6000 to 6400 blocks of South Signal Butte Road (east side). Located south of Williams Field Road on the east and west sides of Signal Butte Road (89± acres). Minor General Plan Amendment to change the Character Type from Neighborhoods to Mixed Use Activity District. This request will allow for a mixed-use development. Sean Lake, Pew & Lake, PLC, applicant; Signal Butte 24, LLC, owner. Staff Recommendation: Adoption P&Z Board Recommendation: Adoption (Vote: 7-0)  Not available
20-0675 10-cOrdinanceZON19-00805 (District 6) Ordinance. Within the 10600 to 11000 blocks of East Williams Field Road (south side); within the 6000 to 6200 blocks of South Signal Butte Road (west side); and within the 6000 to 6400 blocks of South Signal Butte Road (east side). Located south of Williams Field Road on the east and west sides of Signal Butte Road (89± acres). Rezone from RS-9-PAD, RS-6-PAD, RSL-2.5-PAD, RM-2-PAD and LC-PAD to GC-PAD; A Council Use Permit to allow 100% residential uses on the first floor within a General Commercial zoning district; and modification of the Destination at Gateway PAD to remove 89± acres. This request will allow a mixed-use development. Sean Lake, Pew & Lake, PLC, applicant; Signal Butte 24, LLC, owner. Staff Recommendation: Approval with conditions P&Z Board Recommendation: Approval with conditions (Vote: 7-0)  Not available
20-0727 10-dResolutionA resolution making findings required by A.R.S. §9-500.11 (Version 2) for the City to enter into a Development Agreement meeting the definition of “a retail development tax incentive agreement” with Signal Butte 24, LLC for the development of improvements on a property of approximately 89 +/- acres generally located at the corner of South Signal Butte Road and East Williams Field Road for the project known as the “Destination at Gateway.” (District 6) (5 votes required)  Not available
20-0719 10-eResolutionA resolution approving and authorizing the City Manager to enter into a Development Agreement with Signal Butte 24, LLC, for the development of a mixed-use project known as “Destination at Gateway” on approximately 89 acres of property located south of East Williams Field Road on the east and west sides of South Signal Butte Road and that is the subject of zoning case ZON19-00805. The Development Agreement meets the definition of a “retail development tax incentive agreement” under A.R.S. §9-500.11 (Version 2). (District 6) (5 votes required)  Not available


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Friday, July 03, 2020

VIRTUAL ZOOM PLATFORM Mesa City Council Study Session 01.07.2020

< Here are your elected members of the Mesa City Council. They are joined in all these Zoom multi-screen Virtual Platform transmissions by five other City Hall officials - two of whom are seen wearing masks for the first time, City Manager Chris Brady and City Attorney Jim Smith with an empty seat between them. There are two other female members seated farther away with Planning Director Kusi Appiah (wearing no mask) who's called on to make a presentation that he said would be made on July 15th after the council gets back from its break - there are no council meetings on the Calendar for July 15th.  
Apparently when the meeting is turned over to the City Manager after councilmembers are asked if there any questions or comments for Item 2, Brady states there's a question - and Planning Director Appiah is sitting and ready with the presentation that he wasn't ready to give at the Planning & Zoning Board meeting last Wednesday, June 24th.
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Readers of this blog might like to note - if nothing more than for curiosity - the backgrounds shown in the members' remote locations. Mayor John Giles at least got the date correct!
He does a visual Roll Call, noting Jeremy Whittaker first making a remark that he seems Whittaker framed. The mayor and other five
have backgrounds for what looks like their 'home-offices" - with two exceptions of different backgrounds, notably District 1 Councilmember Mark Freeman with a big inflated balloon and District 6 Councilmember Kevin Thompson in front of a big logo graphic.
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How do the six Mesa City Council District representatives and the Mayor use this available Zoom Virtual Platform ?
Council Study Session Notice:
"To decrease COVID-19 exposure, the City Council Chambers is closed, but public viewing and input on the items are available electronically. Members of the City Council will appear electronically for this meeting, via a video conferencing platform, and the live meeting will be accessible via broadcast and telephonically."
THE PROBLEM: There usually are few, if any - none - required blue comment cards filed ahead of time from members of the public who want to engage or participate!
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"The Mesa City Council believes that its people, not leaders, are what makes a City great and actively works to encourage citizen participation in the decision-making process. Whether it is through neighborhood meetings, advisory boards and committees, telephone calls and letters, or email, the Mesa City Council sets policies based on the input and needs of its citizens.
HOW ABOUT A CITIZEN PARTICIPATION REPORT FOR EVERY ONE OF THE SEVEN ON MESA CITY COUNCIL ?
Exactly how did your elected and salaried representatives encourage their constituents - you - to get involved in city government and the decision-making process? More than anything else, it's a matter of open, transparent and accountable government. Keeping them honest.
Did they contact and/or reach out to you by any or all of the available means for your input?
Did you take the time to contact your district representative?
Did they respond?
  • Telephone calls and letters
  • Email
  • Neighborhood meetings
  • Social media
Exactly how active are your Mesa City Council members to earn their salaries and benefits?
Where, When, How and Why - and with Who - do they spend their time to make decisions?
Giles
 
Mayor John Giles
Freeman
 
Vice Mayor Mark Freeman
District 1
Whittaker Councilmember Jeremy Whittaker
District 2
Whittaker Councilmember Francisco Heredia
District 3
Jen Duff
Councilmember Jen Duff
District 4
Luna Councilmember David Luna
District 5
Thompson Councilmember Kevin Thompson
District 6

  
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REFERENCE >> https://www.mesaaz.gov/government/mayor-council 
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HERE'S THE AGENDA FOR THE STUDY SESSION @ 5:00 pm
Roll Call
1 Review and discuss items on the agendas for the July 1 and July 8 regular Council meetings.

2 Presentations/Action Items:
20-0698 Hear a presentation, discuss, and provide direction on the proposed Audit Plan for FY 2020/21. 2-a
3 Current events summary including meetings and conferences attended.
4 Scheduling of meetings.
5 Convene an Executive Session. ES-002-20

Discussion or consultation for legal advice with the City Attorney. (A.R.S. §38-431.03A (3)) Discussion or consultation with the City Attorney in order to consider the City’s position and instruct the City Attorney regarding the City’s position regarding pending or contemplated litigation or in settlement discussions conducted in order to avoid or resolve litigation. (A.R.S. §38-431.03A(4))
1. Laney Sweet, et al. v. City of Mesa, et al.    

United States District Court, Case No. CV-17-00152-GMS
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The screen-grab image featured on Mesa Channel 11's streaming video upload to YouTube shows City Planning Director Kusi Appiah doing a presentation for an item that that was on the agenda for the Planning & Zoning Board meeting last Wednesday - at that time he stated that it would be on the agenda for the July 15th City Council Meeting.
He made the presentation on July 1st instead, introduced by City Manager Chris Brady who says it is Item 5-b
Note these are concept renderings with a reading that's a bit hard to understand from a prepared script
Reference to PZ Board Meeting 06/24/2020 Links are provided to the streaming video below
THE ENTIRE MEETING AND PUBLIC HEARING LASTED FOR ONLY 8 MINUTES - APPROVED UNANIMOUSLY WITH NO COMMENTS AND QUESTIONS.
Item 5
Discuss and take action on the following preliminary plat:
5-a PZ 20092 “Mountain Vista Master Plan”  District 6.
Within the 1400 to 1600 blocks of South Signal Butte Road (west side); within the 10500 to 10800 blocks of East Southern Avenue (south side); within the 10500 to 10800 blocks of East Hampton Avenue (north side); and within the 10300 to 10800 blocks of East Hampton Avenue (south side). Located west of Signal Butte Road and south of Southern Avenue.
(81.4± acres).
Preliminary Plat. 
  • Reese Anderson, Pew & Lake, PLC, applicant;
  • Signal Butte BFC, LLC, owner.
(Companion case to ZON19-00872, associated with item *4-a).
Planner: Evan Balmer
> Staff Recommendation: Approval with conditions
> Approval with conditions (Vote: 7-0)
File #: PZ 20092   
Type: PZ Preliminary Plat Status: Agenda Ready
In control: Planning and Zoning Board - Public Hearing
On agenda: 6/24/2020
Title: “Mountain Vista Master Plan”  District 6. Within the 1400 to 1600 blocks of South Signal Butte Road (west side); within the 10500 to 10800 blocks of East Southern Avenue (south side); within the 10500 to 10800 blocks of East Hampton Avenue (north side); and within the 10300 to 10800 blocks of East Hampton Avenue (south side). Located west of Signal Butte Road and south of Southern Avenue. (81.4± acres). Preliminary Plat.  Reese Anderson, Pew & Lake, PLC, applicant; Signal Butte BFC, LLC, owner. (Companion case to ZON19-00872, associated with item *4-a). Planner: Evan Balmer Staff Recommendation: Approval with conditions
Attachments: 1. Vicinity Map,
2. Staff Report,
3. Narrative,
4. Preliminary Plat
 
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Here is how this appears on the July 1 Agenda as a Resolution
Note: The Development Agreement is 7.29 MB and 23 pages
ITEM 9-b
File #: 20-0725   

Type: Resolution Status: Agenda Ready


In control: City Council
On agenda: 7/8/2020

Title: A resolution approving and authorizing the City Manager to enter into a Development Agreement with Signal Butte BFC, LLC, relating to approximately 79.45 acres of property located west of Signal Butte Road and south of Southern Avenue for the purpose of developing a mixed-use development. (District 6)
Attachments: 1. Presentation,
2. Council Report,
3. Exhibit A to the Council Report,
4. Resolution,
5. Development Agreement

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VIDEO ON DEMAND >
Mesa Channel 11 http://mesa11.com/vod/?show=1910&Mode2=Video 

STREAMING VIDEO ON YOUTUBE
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YIS75Z4uBCY
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MEETING 07:27

Location: Lower Chambers
Item 7-a
PUBLIC HEARING
Annexation Case 20-0026
NO Blue Cards
NO Comments
NO Action Taken
NO Items from Citizens Present 
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Study Session Video 38:34


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Regular Meeting Video
City Council Meeting - 7/1/2020
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Jul 2, 2020
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Thursday, July 02, 2020

A 3-Minute Read > Global Epidemic.Org

 Information via a newsfeed email campaign from Fast Company
Do you live in a COVID-19 hotspot?
Harvard created a simple map that will tell you

The Harvard Global Health Institute was one of eight organizations that created a simple color-coded map to help you identify the risk in your area.
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U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) May 2020 Trade Gap is $54.6 Billion

BEA News: U.S. International Trade in Goods and Services, May 2020
The U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) has issued the following news release today:
The U.S. Census Bureau and the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis announced today that the goods and services deficit was $54.6 billion in May, up $4.8 billion from $49.8 billion in April, revised. May exports were $144.5 billion, $6.6 billion less than April exports. May imports were $199.1 billion, $1.8 billion less than April imports.
The full text of the release on BEA's website can be found at: www.bea.gov/news/2020/us-international-trade-goods-and-services-may-2020 
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May 2020 Trade Gap is $54.6 Billion    July 2, 2020      
The U.S. monthly international trade deficit increased in May 2020 according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis and the U.S. Census Bureau. The deficit increased from $49.8 billion in April (revised) to $54.6 billion in May, as exports decreased more than imports. The previously published April deficit was $49.4 billion. The goods deficit increased $4.2 billion in May to $76.1 billion. The services surplus decreased $0.6 billion in May to $21.5 billion.
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Exports
Exports of goods and services decreased $6.6 billion, or 4.4 percent, in May to $144.5 billion. Exports of goods decreased $5.5 billion and exports of services decreased $1.1 billion.
  • The decrease in exports of goods reflected decreases in industrial supplies and materials ($3.9 billion) and in capital goods ($0.9 billion).
  • The decrease in exports of services reflected decreases in other business services ($0.6 billion), in financial services ($0.2 billion), and in charges for the use of intellectual property ($0.2 billion).
Imports
Imports of goods and services decreased $1.8 billion, or 0.9 percent, in May to $199.1 billion. Imports of goods decreased $1.3 billion and imports of services decreased $0.5 billion.

  • The decrease in imports of goods reflected decreases in automotive vehicles, parts, and engines ($4.4 billion) and in capital goods ($0.6 billion). Increases in industrial supplies and materials ($2.3 billion) and in consumer goods ($1.9 billion) partly offset the decreases.
  • The decrease in imports of services reflected decreases in charges for the use of intellectual property ($0.2 billion), in other business services ($0.1 billion), in travel ($0.1 billion), and in financial services ($0.1 billion).
For more information, read the full report.