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MESA CITY COUNCIL Some Selected Tentative Agendas for January 2021

Yesterday 31 December 2020 the Calendar of public meetings of the City of Mesa government (https://mesa.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx ) was filled in with the first printing of four tentative agendas that start off year 2021:

(1) Historic Preservation Board Meeting on 05 Jan

(2) Board of Adjustment Meetings on 06 Jan

(1) Mesa City Council Meeting on 11 Jan

TAKE A LOOK FIRST AT THE 2-PART Item 7 > PUBLIC HEARINGS FOR ANNEXATION

Items not on the Consent Agenda
7 Conduct public hearings on the following proposed annexations:

21-0031 Public hearing prior to the release of the petition for signatures for the proposed annexation case ANX20-00242, located north of Pecos Road and east of Ellsworth Road

(337.0± acres). 

This request has been initiated by the applicant, Dennis Newcomb, Beus, Gilbert, McGroder, PLLC, for the owner, Pacific Proving, LLC. (District 6) 7-a

File #:

21-0031

Type:

Public Hearing

Status:

Agenda Ready

In control:

City Council

On agenda:

1/11/2021

Title:

Public hearing prior to the release of the petition for signatures for the proposed annexation case ANX20-00242, located north of Pecos Road and east of Ellsworth Road (337.0± acres).   This request has been initiated by the applicant, Dennis Newcomb, Beus, Gilbert, McGroder, PLLC, for the owner, Pacific Proving, LLC. (District 6)

Attachments:

1. Council Report, 2. Annexation Map, 3. Annexation Petition

 

21-0032 Public hearing prior to the release of the petition for signatures for the proposed annexation case ANX20-00665, located north of University Drive and west of Ellsworth Road (1.0± acres). 

This request has been initiated by the applicant, Reese Anderson, Pew and Lake, P.L.C., for the owners, Vance and Amanda Williams. (District 5) 7-b

File #:

21-0032

Type:

Public Hearing

Status:

Agenda Ready

In control:

City Council

On agenda:

1/11/2021

Title:

Public hearing prior to the release of the petition for signatures for the proposed annexation case ANX20-00665, located north of University Drive and west of Ellsworth Road (1.0± acres). This request has been initiated by the applicant, Reese Anderson, Pew and Lake, P.L.C., for the owners, Vance and Amanda Williams. (District 5)

Attachments:

1. Council Report, 2. Annexation Map, 3. Annexation Petition

 

 

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ITEM 6 ON THE CONSENT AGENDA: Resolution 6-a

File #:

21-0001

Type:

Resolution

Status:

Agenda Ready

In control:

City Council

On agenda:

1/11/2021

Title:

Accepting the City's Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) for the Fiscal Year ended June 30, 2020.

Attachments:

1. Overview of 2020 CAFR - Presented to Audit, Finance and Enterprise Committee 12.14.2020, 2. 2020 City of Mesa CAFR

 

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HAPPY NEW YEAR 2021: High Pollution Watch

Last day 2020: View of Superstition Mountains from Downtown Mesa

Source: https://www.phoenixvis.net/site.aspx?site=supm1 

Image updated every 5 minutes

More

Links to other air quality sites 

https://www.maricopa.gov/1244/Air-Quality 

https://www.maricopa.gov/1643/Air-Quality-Status-and-Monitoring 

SEE WHERE AIR QUALITY MONITORS ARE LOCATED

http://gisweb.azdeq.gov/arcgis/emaps/?topic=monitors

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Air Quality Hourly Forecast | Phoenix

Updated On: 12/31/2020 - 10:06 AM

Thursday Forecast:

Alert: PM_2.5 High Pollution Advisory in effect for Thursday

 

Friday Forecast:

Alert: PM₁₀ and PM_2.5 High Pollution Advisories in effect for Friday

 

Saturday Forecast:

Alert: PM_2.5 High Pollution Watch in effect for Saturday

 

Forecast Discussion:

We’ve made it to the last day of the year, but we’re not out of the woods yet, in terms of air quality. With calm/light winds and temperatures dropping into the 40s tonight, weather conditions will be favorable for the build-up of PM_2.5 (fine particulates) from holiday-related fireplace usage and fireworks. A PM_2.5 High Pollution Advisory has been issued for today (New Year's Eve) since PM_2.5 is expected to exceed the federal health standard.

HIGH POLLUTION WATCH EXPLAINED

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=22ZkLyyTZRI&feature=youtu.be

Moreover, historically, New Year’s Day sees the highest PM_2.5 levels of the year. Given the calm and cold overnight weather conditions, a PM_2.5 High Pollution Advisory has been issued for tomorrow. PM_2.5 is forecast in the Unhealthy Air Quality Index (AQI) category. This means that “some members of the general public may experience health effects; members of sensitive groups may experience more serious health effects”(EPA). See the hourly forecast graphs for details in the timing of the highest PM_2.5 levels.

A PM₁₀ High Pollution Advisory has also been issued for New Year’s Day, but it is a mainly related to the anticipated high PM_2.5 levels.

For Saturday, a PM_2.5 High Pollution Watch is in effect. With continued calm and cool overnight weather conditions, there may be a potential for PM_2.5 to exceed the federal health standard again.

By Sunday, calm and cool overnight weather conditions will continue, but PM_2.5 is forecast back in the Moderate AQI category for now. More typical PM_2.5 patterns are expected by Monday again.

- M. Graves
ADEQ Meteorologist

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Air Quality

Posted on: December 30, 2020

High Pollution Advisory issued for Dec. 31 and Jan. 1

PHOENIX (December 30, 2020) – The Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) is issuing a particulate matter 2.5 (PM_2.5 - smoke) High Pollution Advisory (HPA) for December 31, 2020 and a PM₁₀ (dust)/PM_2.5 HPA for January 1, 2021 for Maricopa County, Arizona. These HPAs have been issued because particle pollutant levels are expected to exceed the federal health standard for PM₁₀ and PM_2.5.

 

The Maricopa County Air Quality Department (MCAQD) has declared a “No Burn Day” in Maricopa County and the following mandatory restrictions are in effect during the HPAs:

• Wood burning in residential fireplaces, chimineas, outdoor fire pits, and similar outdoor fires (including hotels and restaurants and individuals/businesses that have permits for open burning) is prohibited.
• Use of leaf blowers on governmental properties is prohibited. 
• Use of off-road vehicles is prohibited. 

 

People with heart or lung diseases, older adults, and children are most likely to be affected by particle pollution. Particulate matter less than or equal to 2.5 microns (PM_2.5) can travel deeply into the respiratory tract and cause short-term health effects such as eye, nose, throat, and lung irritation, coughing, sneezing, runny nose, and shortness of breath. Exposure to these fine particles can also affect lung function and worsen medical conditions such as asthma and heart disease. 

 

Employers and Travel Reduction Program Transportation Coordinators are advised to activate their HPA Plans immediately. ADEQ further recommends that the general public limit outdoor activity while the HPAs are in effect, especially children and adults with

BACKGROUND

• High Pollution Advisory (HPA): An alert that notifies the public that the level of an air pollutant is expected to exceed the federal health standard.
• Particulate Matter: State and county agencies measure levels of particulate matter (PM) in the air. PM is extremely small solid particles and liquid droplets that circulate in air. PM comes from combustion (cars, industry, wood burning) or dust stirred up into the air. High levels of PM occur when air is especially stagnant or windy. Two types of PM are measured: PM₁₀, commonly called dust, refers to dust particles 10 microns or less, and PM_2.5, or soot particles, are 2.5 microns or less. For perspective, one strand of human hair is 70-100 microns in size.

CONTACTS

ADEQ provides a daily forecast for air quality and issues HPAs or High Pollution Watches when these conditions exist. Please visit azdeq.gov/PHOENIX/Forecast for tomorrow’s forecast or SUBSCRIBE to receive air quality forecasts via email and/or text message.
CONTACT:  ADEQ Public Information Officer - 602-540-8072 cell or pio@azdeq.gov

 

MCAQD’s mission is to improve the air of Maricopa County so customers, residents, and visitors can live, work, and play in a healthy environment. MCAQD is governed by the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors and follows air quality standards set forth by the federal Clean Air Act. For air quality information and resources, visit CleanAirMakeMore.com.
CONTACT:  Maria Bonilla - 602-506-7856 desk / 602-396-0527 cell or maria.bonilla@maricopa.gov