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CITY OF MESA
NOTICE OF MEETING & AGENDA- FINAL
CITY COUNCIL Monday, August 23, 2021
Mesa Council Chambers 5:45 PM
57 E. First Street, Mesa, Arizona

PARTICIPATING AND ATTENDING MEETINGS
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"The public is welcome and encouraged to speak at City Council regular
meetings on either an item on the agenda or to comment on an issue that is
not specifically on the agenda --- a citizen may address the City Council
under the agenda item titled “Items from Citizens Present.”

The public may attend and participate in person, electronically, and
telephonically.
Speakers will generally be given three minutes to speak on a matter.

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I*N PERSON:*

   - Blue speaker/comment cards are available that should be filled out
   prior to the meeting and given to the City Clerk.
   - *You have the choice to either have your comments read aloud or to
   speak on the matter. *
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*If you choose to speak, your name will be called, and you will be asked to
   come forward to speak at the lectern.  *

*TELEPHONE*: Call 888-788-0099 or 877-853-5247 (toll free) using meeting ID
5301232921 and follow the prompts.
To provide a written comment to be read aloud or to speak, submit an online
comment card at least one hour prior to the meeting by going to
Mesaaz.gov/bluecard.
To speak, you will be prompted to unmute your line to provide comment when
the item you have indicated you want to speak on is before the City
Council. ELECTRONIC: The live meeting may be watched on local cable Mesa
Channel 11 or online at www.Mesa11.com/live or
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*There are not currently electronic means available to the public to speak*,
but you may provide a written comment to be read aloud by submitting an
online comment card at least one hour prior to the start of the meeting by
going to Mesaaz.gov/bluecard.
To ensure your comments are heard, citizens are encouraged to participate
in person or to submit written comments to be read aloud during the
meeting.

For help with the online comment card or for any technical difficulties,
please call (480) 644-2099. Pursuant to A.R.S. § 38-431.02, notice is
hereby given that the City Council will hold a meeting open to the public
at the date and time above. Members of the City Council may appear at the
meeting in person, telephonically, or electronically.
Children are welcome at City Council meetings. Please remember meetings are
video recorded; by allowing your child to attend, you consent to your child
being recorded. A.R.S. § 1-602(A)(9)

ACCESSIBILITY: The City of Mesa is committed to making its public meetings
accessible to persons with disabilities. For special accommodations, please
contact the City Manager’s Office at (480) 644-3333 or AZRelay 7-1-1 at
least 48 hours in advance of the meeting. Si necesita asistencia o
traducción en español, favor de llamar al menos 48 horas antes de la
reunión al 480-644-2767.

CONSENT AGENDA
All items listed with an asterisk (*) are on the consent agenda which means
they will be considered by the City Council as a group, without any
separate discussion of these items, unless a Councilmember or citizen
requests the item be removed from the consent agenda to be considered
separately. Please submit a blue speaker/comment card to the City Clerk
before the meeting to move an item off the consent agenda.

City Council Meeting Agenda - Final
August 23, 2021

Mayor's Welcome
Roll 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*

 

*2 21-0842 Approval of minutes of previous meetings as written.

 

3 Take action
on the following liquor license applications: 21-0850 Unit 1 Bravo AOMA
This is a one-day event to be held on Thursday, September 09, 2021 from
5:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M. at Desert Wind Harley Davidson, 922 South Country
Club Drive. (District 4) *3-a
21-0851 Unit 1 Bravo AOMA This is a one-day event to be held on Thursday,
September 23, 2021 from 5:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M. at Desert Wind Harley
Davidson, 922 South Country Club Drive. (District 4) *3-b
21-0852 Unit 1 Bravo AOMA This is a one-day event to be held on Thursday,
October 21, 2021 from 5:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M. at Desert Wind Harley
Davidson, 922 South Country Club Drive. (District 4) *3-c
21-0853 Legacy Sports USA A sports complex is requesting a new Series 06
Bar License for Legacy Sports USA LLC, 6321 South Ellsworth Road; Andrea
Dahlman Lewkowitz, agent. There is no existing license at this location.
(District 6) *3-d

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21-0854 Sloan Park A sports complex is requesting a new Series 06 Bar
License for Levy Premium Food Services LP, 2330 West Rio Salado Parkway;
Justin Alexander Hurd, agent. This is an ownership transfer; therefore, the
existing license held by Ovations Food Services LP will revert to the State
for modification. (District 1) *3-e
21-0858 Best Hong Kong Dining A restaurant that serves lunch and dinner is
requesting a new Series 07 Beer and Wine Bar License for Best Hong Kong
LLC, 1116 South Dobson Road, Suite 123-124; Scott Yifang Tong, agent. This
is an ownership transfer; therefore, the existing license held by Well
Success Inc. will revert to the State for modification. (District 3) *3-f
21-0859 Bad Habits #604 A liquor store is requesting a new Series 09S
Liquor Store License with sampling privileges for Jackson Bevco Inc., 235
North Country Club Drive; Amy S. Nations, agent. This is an ownership
transfer; therefore, the existing license held by HFO LLC will revert to
the State for modification. (District 4) *3-g
21-0860 Speedway Liquor A convenience store is requesting a new Series 09
Liquor Store License for Vind Inc., 839 South Stapley Drive; Jeffrey Craig
Miller, agent. There is no Series 09 license existing at this location.
There is currently a Series 10 license at this location that will revert to
the State. (District 4) *3-h
21-0861 Holiday Inn Express & Suites A hotel is requesting a new Series 10
Beer and Wine Store License for MK Mesa Hotels LLC, 1405 South Westwood;
Jigarkumar D Patel, agent. There is no existing license at this location.
(District 3) *3-i
21-0862 Speedway Liquor A convenience store is requesting a new Series 10
Beer and Wine Store License for Vind Inc., 839 South Stapley Drive; Jeffrey
Craig Miller, agent. The existing license held by Sodhi Brothers A-Mart LLC
will revert to the State and be replaced with the new Series 09 Liquor
Store License. (District 4) *3-j

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2021 21-0863 First Watch Restaurants #445 A restaurant that serves
breakfast and lunch is requesting a new Series 12 Restaurant License for
First Watch Restaurants Inc., 2111 North Power Road, Suite 101; Joanne
Karen Feinstein, agent. There is no existing license at this location.
(District 5) *3-k
21-0864 Someburros A restaurant that serves breakfast, lunch and dinner is
requesting a new Series 12 Restaurant License for Someburros Signal Butte
LLC, 2836 South Signal Butte Road; Timothy Scott Vasquez, agent. There is
no existing license at this location. (District 6) *3-l
21-0865 Starz American Bar & Grill A restaurant that serves breakfast,
lunch and dinner is requesting a new Series 12 Restaurant License for Starz
American Bar and Grill LLC, 2662 East University Drive, Suite 102; Jeffrey
Craig Miller, agent. The existing license held by SMP Entertainment LLC
will revert to the State. (District 1) *3-m

 

*4 Take action on the following contracts:*

*21-0870 Award of an Additional Vendor for the Purchase of Outdoor Wireless
Access Points (Replacement) for the Department of Innovation and Technology
(Smart Cities Initiative) (Citywide) *
The City currently provides free public Wi-Fi in the downtown district,
libraries, parks, and pools.
The current outdoor system has reached end-of-life and replacement is
needed.

   - With the new development in Downtown Mesa, the project will also
   expand the service area, as well as work with residents and businesses to
   ensure the service meets the needs of the community working in, living in,
   and visiting downtown, parks, and pool facilities.
   - The original vendor awarded, *Sentinel Technologies*, is unable to
   supply all of the necessary components.
  
Between the two vendors, the City will be able to acquire everything needed
to complete the project.
The Department of Innovation and Technology and Purchasing recommend
authorizing the purchase using the State of Arizona cooperative contract
with *Enterprise Network Solutions*; at *$539,075,* based on estimated
requirements.
This purchase is funded by Local Fiscal Recovery Funds. *4-a

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*21-0847 Dollar-Limit Increase to the Term Contract for Office Supplies and
Products for Citywide Departments and Strategic Alliance for Volume
Expenditures (SAVE) Cooperative Members (Citywide)*
The City's contract spend from August 2020 through July 2021 is $1,056,262.
This spend included unique purchases such as $134,000 for Personal
Protective Equipment, $31,000 in water, and $297,000 in furniture.
The dollar-limit increase of $210,000 for Year 1 is needed for the term
ending 7/31/2021, and the dollar-limit increase of $200,000 for Years 2
through 5, will provide capacity for furniture and emergency purchases that
were not included in the original estimated annual usage.
The Business Services Department and Purchasing recommend increasing the
dollar-limit with Wist Business Supplies & Equipment

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*by $210,000 for Year 1, from $850,000 to $1,060,000 annually;  *
   - *by $200,000, Years 2 through 5, from $850,000 to $1,050,000
   annually; *
  
with an annual increase allowance of up to 5%, or the adjusted Consumer
Price Index. *4-b

 

*21-0788 Three-Year Term Contract with Two Years of Renewal Options for
Gasoline and Diesel Fuel for the Fleet Services Department (Citywide)*
The City bid this contract cooperatively as the lead agency.
This contract will provide gasoline and diesel fuel for the City, Mesa
Unified School District, Town of Gilbert, Fowler Elementary School
District, Tempe Union High School District, and the City of Glendale.
This solicitation was completed as a reverse auction.
The Fleet Services Department and Purchasing recommend awarding the
contract to the overall lowest, responsive and responsible bidder *Western
States Petroleum, Inc., dba WSP,* at $6,800,000 annually, based on
estimated usage, with an annual increase allowance of up to 5%, or the
adjusted OPIS Price Index. *4-c

*21-0831 Three-Year Term Contract with Two Years of Renewal Options for
Perennial Ryegrass Seed for the Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities
Department (Citywide) *
This contract will provide perennial ryegrass seed for planting during the
fall and winter months at select City facilities for aesthetically pleasing
turf year-round.
The Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities Department and Purchasing
recommend awarding the contract to the lowest, responsive, and responsible
bidder, Ewing Irrigation Products, at $65,000 annually, with an annual
increase allowance of up to 5% or the adjusted Consumer Price Index. *4-d

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*2021

 

21-0828 Ratification of the Emergency Purchases for Landscape
Maintenance Services for City Facilities (Zone 7 and Secured Sites) for the
Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities Department (Citywide)*
The previous contractor was defaulted for failure to perform per the
specifications in their contract.

   - *The City terminated the contract effective 6/30/2021, and a new
   Request for Proposals has been issued, targeted to be awarded in October of
   2021. *
   - *The emergency purchases were necessary to ensure public health and
   safety, and solicitation for these services. *
   - *The accumulation of trash and debris within these contracted areas if
   not maintained create health and safety issues to the public and City
   employees. *
  
The Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities Department and Purchasing
recommend ratifying the purchase with Mariposa Landscape of Arizona Inc.,
at $236,000. *4-e

 

*21-0791 Dollar-Limit Increase to the Term Contract for Plumbing Services
for the Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities (PRCF) Department
(Citywide)*
This contract provides a non-exclusive, pre-qualified plumbing contractors
list to perform plumbing services on various City facilities/projects on an
as-needed basis.
PRCF recently bid a project for the Mesa City Plaza plumbing replacement,
however with large plumbing projects at the Washington Activity Center,
plus their day-to-day expenses, the project cost will exceed the current
contract’s current threshold.
The Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities Department and Purchasing
recommend increasing the dollar-limit with Mesa Energy Systems Inc., RKS
Plumbing and Mechanical Inc., Sun Mechanical Inc., and W.D. Manor
Mechanical Contractors, Inc., by $300,000 for Year 4, from $200,000 to
$500,000; with an annual increase allowance of up to 5%, or the adjusted
Consumer Price Index. *4-f

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*21-0829 Three-Year Term Contract with Two Years of Renewal Options for
Landscape Maintenance Services for Aquatic Facilities for the Parks,
Recreation and Community Facilities Department (Citywide)*
This contract will provide landscape maintenance services for City aquatic
facilities located at junior high schools and high schools. Facilities
include Brimhall, Carson, Fremont, Kino, Shepherd, and Stapley Jr. High
Schools; and Mesa and Skyline High Schools. An evaluation committee
recommends awarding the contract to the highest scored proposal from Agave
Environmental Contracting, at $60,000 annually, with an annual increase
allowance of up to 5%, or the adjusted Consumer Price Index. *4-g

*21-0804 Seven-Month Term Contract with Three Years of Renewal Options for
Playground, Splash Pad, Outdoor Fitness, and Related Equipment for the
Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities Department (Citywide) *
This contract will provide playground components, equipment and hardware,
for the maintenance and repair of existing proprietary playgrounds
currently installed in multiple City parks. The Parks, Recreation and
Community Facilities Department and Purchasing recommend authorizing the
purchase using the Mohave cooperative contract with Exerplay Inc., at *$150,000
annually,* with an annual increase allowance of up to 5%, or the adjusted
Consumer Price Index. *4-h

*21-0843 Purchase of Acoustic Wall Panels (Replacement/Upgrade) for the
Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities Department (Single Response)
(Citywide)*
Mesa Convention Center has been working on updating the finishes throughout
the Mesa Convention Center.
The existing treatment on the walls for sound dampening is dated. The new
acoustic wall panels will provide a more modern look and will also match
the style of updates that have been applied in the Conference Theater.
Staff anticipates the upgrades will improve the customer experience as well
as retain customers, and attract new and increased business in event
bookings.
The Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities Department and Purchasing
recommend awarding the contract to the responsive and responsible bidder,
Continental Flooring Company, at $42,967.27. *4-i

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2021 21-0787 Purchase of 25 Replacement Personal Radiation Detectors and
Accessories for the Mesa Fire and Medical Department (Citywide)
This equipment will detect and localize radiation sources generated by
manmade devices such as nuclear weapons, improvised nuclear devices, or
radiological dispersal devices. The equipment being replaced has reached
the end of the manufacturer recommended usage life. The Mesa Fire and
Medical Department and Purchasing recommend authorizing the purchase from
the responsive and responsible bidder, Thermo Eberline, LLC, at $65,555.71.
The purchase is funded through a Grant from the Arizona Department of
Homeland Security. *4-j

21-0793 Purchase of Three, Chemical Warfare Agent and Toxic Industrial
Chemical Detectors (Additions) for the Mesa Fire and Medical Department
(Sole Source) (Citywide)
The Smiths Detection LCD 3.3 meter is a light and versatile chemical
warfare agent (and toxic industrial chemical detector.
This meter is an advanced warning device, that alarms to gas and vapor
threats detected and identified at or below immediately dangerous to life
and health levels, by determining the agent or type, class, concentration,
and dosage of chemical exposure. It can also be used as a screening and
survey device.
*This meter is used by several of the regional Hazmat teams*, and personnel
are familiar with the operability.
The Mesa Fire and Medical Department and Purchasing recommend awarding the
contract to the sole source vendor, FarrWest Environmental Supply, Inc., at
$39,517.63.
*This purchase is funded by the Urban Areas Security Initiative Program -
Rapid Response Team Grant. *4-k *

21-0803 One-Year Term Contract for DNA Crime Lab Supplies for the Mesa
Police Department (Sole Source) (Citywide)
The Biology Unit of the Forensic Services Division completes DNA analysis
of samples from criminal investigations conducted by the Mesa and Gilbert
Police Departments.
These supplies enable the division to process evidence and conduct forensic
DNA testing for criminal investigations. Supplies include reagents and
consumables (plastics) to determine the quantity of DNA present, to make
copies of the DNA, and to detect the DNA on genetic instruments.
The Police Department and Purchasing recommend authorizing the purchase
using the sole source vendor ThermoFisher Scientific at $60,000 annually
based on estimated usage, with an annual increase allowance of up to 5%, or
the adjusted Consumer Price Index. *4-l

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*21-0830 One-Year Renewal Contract for the Maintenance of Compressors,
Generators, and Dryers for the Mesa Police Department (Sole Source)
(Citywide)* T
he compressors and dryers are critical pieces of equipment used by Forensic
Services to process evidence. T
he Police Department and Purchasing recommend awarding the contract to the
sole source vendor, Atlas Copco, at $29,230 annually, with an annual
increase allowance of up to 5% or the adjusted Consumer Price Index. *4-m

*21-0832 One-Year Term Contract for Randox Drug Screening and Testing
Supplies for the Mesa Police Department (Sole Source) (Citywide)*
This contract will provide biochip kits for drug testing for Mesa’s
forensic laboratory.
The Police Department and Purchasing recommend awarding the contract to the
sole source vendor, Randox Toxicology, at $140,000, based on estimated
usage. *4-n

*21-0839 Dollar-Limit Increase to the Term Contract for Traffic Control
Sign Materials and Sign Imaging for the Transportation Department (Citywide*
)
This contract provides reflectorized sign sheeting, acrylic colored film
and protective overlay film. These materials are used to fabricate traffic
control, street name, and wayfinding signs that are installed and
maintained throughout the City. The signs are fabricated out of aluminum or
acrylic plastic substrates with directly applied transparent and opaque
films, suitable for both daytime and nighttime visibility. The
Transportation Department and Purchasing recommend increasing the
dollar-limit with Safeway Sign Company, by $24,300 for Year 4, from
$235,700 to $260,000 annually; by $49,300 for Year 5, from $210,700 to
$260,000 annually; and with an annual increase allowance of up to 5% or the
adjusted Consumer Price Index. *4-o

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*21-0792 Award of Additional Vendors to the Term Contract for Science and
Lab Supplies and Equipment for the Water Resources Department (Citywide)*
This contract provides laboratory consumables, supplies and equipment for
the Water Resources Department’s Compliance Laboratory and the City’s Water
Treatment and Wastewater Treatment Plants.
Due to current issues with long lead times in obtaining laboratory
supplies, City staff determined awarding additional vendors to this
contract would be beneficial.
The Water Resources Department and Purchasing recommend authorizing the
purchase using the cooperative contracts with *VWR International* (through
State of Arizona); and USA BlueBook (through City of Goodyear); at $200,000
annually, based on estimated usage. *4-p

21-0790 Term Contracts with Renewal Options for Industrial Maintenance,
Repair, Operating (MRO) Supplies and Services for the Water Resources
Department (Citywide)
This contract will provide industrial MRO supplies and services for the
City's Wastewater and Water facilities. The Water Resources Department and
Purchasing recommend authorizing the purchase using the cooperative
contracts with: Motion Industries, Inc. (through Sourcewell); Fastenal
Company (through Sourcewell); and Applied Industrial Technologies, Inc.
(through Omnia Partners), at *$300,000 *annually based on estimated usage,
with an annual increase allowance of up to 5%, or the adjusted Consumer
Price Index. *4-q 21-0789 Term Contract with Renewal Options for
Lubricants, Oils, and Grease for the Water Resources Department (Citywide)
This contract will provide lubricants, oils, and grease for the maintenance
of pumps, motors, and other equipment located at the City's various water
and wastewater treatment facilities. The Water Resources Department and
Purchasing recommend authorizing the purchase using the State of Arizona
cooperative contracts with Senergy Petroleum LLC; Flyers Energy LLC; West
Direct Oil; and Colorado Petroleum - Arizona Petroleum; at $80,000
annually, with an annual increase allowance of up to 5%, or the adjusted
Producer Price Index. *4-r

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*5 Take action on the following resolutions: *
21-0756 Endorsing the creation of the Don Jo Acres Irrigation Water
Delivery District that is generally bound by West 7th Street on the north,
West University Drive on the south, North Alma School Road on the west, and
North Westwood on the east. (District 1) The formation of an irrigation
water delivery district allows the District to make improvements and
perform maintenance and operations of their irrigation system. Final
designation of the District is determined by the Maricopa County Board of
Supervisors. *5-a

21-0818 Extinguishing a portion of a 20-foot sewer line easement located at
2046 West Riverview Auto Drive to accommodate the construction of a new
office building and parking structure for Union Mesa. (District 1) *5-b

21-0807 Approving and authorizing the City Manager to enter into an *Intergovernmental
Agreement with the City of Tempe to accept $700,334 in funding in exchange
for forensic laboratory services provided by the Police Department’s
Forensic Services Division. (Citywide)* *5-c

21-0827 Extinguishing a portion of a 1-foot vehicular, non-access easement,
located at 1425 North Orlando, to accommodate the construction of a
driveway; requested by the property owner. (District 5) *5-d 21-0806
Approving and authorizing the City Manager to enter into a Lease and
Reimbursement Agreement with Cox Communications Arizona, LLC, for the lease
of underground conduit for a 15-year term with one additional automatic
15-year renewal option and a reimbursement of $139,784 (Citywide) *5-e

21-0846 Approving and authorizing the City Manager to accept and expend
grant funds from the Administrative Office of the Courts in the amount of
$32,490 for security improvements at the Mesa Municipal Court. (Citywide)
*5-f

*6 Introduction of the following ordinances and setting August 30, 2021 as
the date of the public hearing on these ordinances*:
21-0848 Amending Title 2, Chapter 21 (Economic Development Advisory Board),
Sections 1 and 2 of the Mesa City Code to increase the number of ex officio
non-voting members on the Economic Advisory Board. (Citywide) *6-a

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*21-0808 ZON21-00293 (District 1)*
Within the 1900 block of East McKellips Road (north side). Located west of
Gilbert Road on the north side of McKellips Road (0.2± acres). Rezone from
Agriculture (AG) to Limited Commercial (LC). This request will allow
commercial uses on the property. Sean Lake, Pew & Lake, PLC, applicant;
Orange Tree Marketplace II, owner. Staff Recommendation: Approval with
conditions P&Z Board Recommendation: Approval with conditions (Vote: 5-0)
*6-b

*21-0809 ZON20-00585 (District 5)*
Within the 7300 block of East Southern Avenue (north side) and within the
1100 block of South Rowen (east side). Located west of Sossaman Road on the
north side of Southern Avenue (1.77± acres). Rezone from Limited Commercial
with a Planned Area Development overlay (LC-PAD) to Multiple Residence 2
with a Planned Area Development overlay (RM-2-PAD-PAD). This request will
allow for the development of attached single residences. Jared Malone,
Associated Architects, applicant; Cardon Hiatt Investments, LLC & CB
Equity, LLC, owner. Staff Recommendation: Approval with conditions P&Z
Board Recommendation: Approval with conditions (Vote: 6-0) *6-c

*21-0810 ZON20-00700 (District 5)*
Within the 8100 block of East Brown Road (south side). Located west of the
202 Red Mountain Freeway on the south side of Brown Road (3.21± acres).
Rezoning from RS-9 to RM-2-PAD; and Site Plan Review. This request will
allow for the development of attached single residences. Zach Collins,
applicant; Thrive Development, LLC, owner. Staff Recommendation: Approval
with conditions P&Z Board Recommendation: Approval with conditions (Vote:
6-0) *6-d 21-0811 ZON20-00792 (District 6) Within the 6600 block of South
Mountain Road (east side). Located west of Meridian Road and north of Pecos
Road (5.17±acres). Rezone from Agricultural (AG) to General Industrial
(GI). This request will allow industrial uses on the property. Shaine
Alleman, Tiffany & Bosco, P.A., applicant; Sonoran Desert Property
Holdings, LLC, owner. Staff Recommendation: Approval with conditions P&Z
Board Recommendation: Approval with conditions (Vote: 6-0) *6-e

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21-0812 ZON21-00394 (District 6) Within the 7600 to 7800 block of east
Warner Road (south side) and within the 4400 to 4700 block of the South
Sossaman Road alignment (east side). Located east of the Sossaman Road
alignment on the south side of Warner Road (101.7± acres). Rezone from
Light Industrial (LI) and Agricultural (AG) to Light Industrial with a
Planned Area Development (LI-PAD) overlay; and Site Plan Review. This
request will allow for the development of an industrial business park.
Wendy Riddell, Berry Riddell LLC, applicant; Gateway Business Park
LLC/Tonto Corp., owner. Staff Recommendation: Approval with conditions P&Z
Board Recommendation: Approval with conditions (Vote: 6-0) *6-f

*21-0586 ZON19-00832 (District 3)* Within the 1800 block of West Main
Street (north side) and within the 100 block of North Dobson Road (east
side) and within the 0 to 200 blocks of North Sycamore (west side).
Located east of Dobson Road and north of Main Street (21± acres).
Modification to the Sycamore Station Smart Growth Community Plan. T
his request will allow for a mixed-use transit-oriented development. N
eil Calfee, Miravista Holdings, LLC, applicant;
Dobson Station, LLC; City of Mesa; Pride Ventures, LLC, owners.
Staff Recommendation: Approval with conditions P&Z Board Recommendation:
Approval with conditions (Vote: 6-1)*
*Reintroduction of the ordinance to add conditions regarding commercial
uses and covered parking with solar panels *6-g

7 Take action on the following subdivision plats:
*21-0815 “Pecos 10 Condominium” (District 6)*
Within the 8500 to 8700 blocks of East Pecos Road (south side).
Located west of Ellsworth Road on the south side of Pecos Road (
10.6± acres).
Pecos 10 LLC, developer; Jeffrey K. Bauer, Bauer Land Surveying, LLC,
surveyor. *7-a

*21-0816 “E202” (District 6)*
Within the 8400 to 8800 blocks of East Elliot Road (north side) and within
the 3400 to 3600 blocks of South Hawes Road (east side). Located east of
Hawes Road and north of Elliot Road
(71.4± acres).

   - Loop 202 and Elliot Road Parcel #2, LLC, developer;
   - James A. Brucci, Hunter Engineering, surveyor. *7-b
  

*21-0817 “Gallery Park Replat 2” (District 6*)
Within the 4900 to 5200 blocks of South Power Road
(east side) and within the 6800 to 7000 blocks of East Ray Road (north
side).
Located north of Ray Road on the east side of Power Road
(41± acres).
Power 202 Mixed-Use, LLC, developer;
Jared Hansmann, Survey Innovation Group, Inc., surveyor. *7-c

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8 Items from citizens present. (Maximum of three speakers for three minutes
per speaker.)

9 Adjournment.¹ ¹ Prior to adjournment, at this Council meeting,

 

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HERE IS THE DRAFT PROCESS TIMELINE

City of Mesa Redistricting Process - Draft Timeline 

February 2021 

Kickoff meeting with City of Mesa staff (online) May 2021 

Commission seated, Initial Presentation with the Commission Chair. Website/Public Mapping Options Launched 

Commission begins training (see training outline below) Public Outreach to publicize process and initial meeting dates publicized 

 

June 2021 Public Outreach Meeting with Commission – DistrictR posted on City website as an opportunity for public to submit community of interest testimony. 

 

July 2021 

> Update elected officials on public meeting dates and expectations for public outreach. 

> Provide electeds with organic social content. Commission meetings (TBD by Commission) 

Public information campaign begins 

 

August 2021 

Six in-person District-based Outreach Meetings and one virtual city-wide meeting 

Opportunity for pre-map public input on communities of interest, with specific applicability to each district and its unique needs. 

Post-Census Data Map Draw 

 

September 2021 

• September 1-12 -
• Solicit publicly drawn boundaries using new Census data via DistrictR. 
• Commission members review COI public testimony and census data results individually. 
  
• Census data delivered to City Council with explainer. 
  
  Week of 13th -
• Meeting with Commission to review three draft maps drawn by Redistricting Partners with COI and public testimony in mind. 
  

This meeting can be public and public comment can be taken on the maps during the meeting, or the Commission can meet and review the maps. 

The goal of the meeting is to provide input on the draft maps in order to submit to council after second meeting. 

This meeting could also be done as a live line drawing meeting where the Commission works with our line drawer to develop three draft maps during the meeting, taking into account public testimony and COI input.) 

 

After the meeting, the three draft maps (or fewer) is/are walked to the City Council members. 

City Council is asked for feedback and to identify any concerns for the Commission. 

• Week of 20th - Rest week 
  
• Week of 27th - Commission working meeting to revise and refine district map. 
  

 

October 2021 

Week of 4th - 

City council updated, and concerns and comments, if any, related back to the Commission. 

Week of 11th - 

Schedule calendar hold for Commission working meeting. 

Redistricting Partners prepares slides for council presentation. 

Week of 18th – 

Final scheduled calendar hold for Commission working meeting. 

Redistricting Partners slides reviewed by Commission (or chair) and city management. 

Week of 25th – 

Work week for Redistricting Partners to prepare final materials. 

Redistricting Partners produced and final slides and materials. 

All materials submitted into Legistar by city staff. 

 

November 2021 

November 15th - 

• Presentation of plan adopted by the Commission to the City Council for their approval. 
  
• If approved, Commission retires. 
• Press release. 
  

Week of 15th - 

If Council rejects the map the Commission will meet to review Council’s comments and produce a final map. Production of new slides. 

 

Week of 22nd to 29th– Thanksgiving Holiday. 

Slides reviewed by chair and city management. 

Uploaded to Legistar. 

 

Final Commission Meeting December 2021 

December 13th - 

Present final map to Commission for adoption. 

Council is obliged to accept the new map.

Press release

As needed

City Council Chambers (lower level)
57 E. First Street

Every ten years, following the U.S. Census, the City of Mesa is required by law to review their voting districts to ensure continued compliance with the Constitution and the Federal Voting Rights Act. Learn more about the redistricting process.

See schedule of public meetings and how to provide input

 

Per the Mesa City Charter, The Mesa City Council appoints a five-member commission composed of Mesa residents to draw the new council district boundaries. The Commission has received training from national experts in redistricting and they consider both qualitative and quantitative data, including 2020 U.S. Census data, to redraw city council boundaries.

Commission members were appointed by the Mesa City Council on April 29, 2021 and will serve until a map is adopted by the Mesa City Council in late 2021. The commission is non-partisan and is composed of volunteers who are Mesa residents.

All Redistricting Commission meetings are open to the public. Advisory board meetings operate on a hybrid system. Public participants are welcome to attend in person or via Zoom.

Members of the public can address the Board in the following ways:

• Attend a meeting in person. Participants may complete a blue comment upon arrival at the meeting.
  
  
• Submit an online comment card at least 1 hour prior to the start of the meeting.  
  • If you want to speak at the meeting, you will need to indicate on the comment card that you would like to speak during the meeting, and you will need to call 888-788-0099 or 877-853-5247 (toll free) using meeting ID 5301232921 and following the prompts, prior to the start of the meeting.  You will be able to listen to the meeting; and when the item you have indicated that you want to speak on is before the Council, your line will be taken off mute and you will be given an opportunity to speak.

For help with the online comment card, or for any other technical difficulties, please call 480-644-2099.

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Board

The terms will expire when Council adopts a new City Council District map.

BOARD MEMBER	ROLE	DATE APPOINTED
Deanna Villanueva-Saucedo - District 4	Chair	4/29/21
Elaine Miner - District 2	Vice Chair	4/29/21
Catherine Jiang - District 1	Commissioner	4/29/21
Greg Marek - District 5	Commissioner	4/29/21
Jo Martin - District 6	Commissioner	4/29/21

Staff Contact:
Jeffrey Robbins
jeffrey.robbins@mesaaz.gov
480-644-5249

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AGENDAS AND MINUTES ----- last one on June 23, 2021

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Meeting Date Document Title Meeting Type Document Type   6/23/2021 June 23, 2021 Agenda Regular Agendas 6/23/2021 Draft Process Timeline Regular Attachment 6/23/2021 Presentation Regular Attachment 6/23/2021 Draft Process Timeline Regular Attachment 6/16/2021 June 16, 2021 DST Action AdHoc Results 6/16/2021 June 16, 2021 Agenda Regular Agendas 6/16/2021 Agenda Item 3: Redistricting Principles Regular Attachment 6/16/2021 Alternatives for Logo Regular Attachment 5/20/2021 Agenda Item 3: City Charter Redistricting AdHoc Attachment 5/20/2021 Agenda Item 3: Legal Overview AdHoc Attachment 5/20/2021 Agenda Item 5: Communities of Interest AdHoc Attachment 5/20/2021 May 20, 2021 DST Action AdHoc Results 5/20/2021 May 20, 2021 Agenda Regular Agendas 5/19/2021 May 19, 2021 Redistricting Commission AdHoc Results 5/19/2021 May 19, 2021 Agenda Regular Agendas 5/19/2021 Agenda Item 4: Redistricting Presentation Regular Attachment 5/19/2021 Agenda Item 3: Open Meeting Law Regular Attachment 5/19/2021 Agenda Item 5: Role of Commissioner Regular Attachment

AGENDA FROM JUNE 23,2021

Mesa City Council Redistricting Commission

 To decrease COVID-19 exposure, the City Council Chambers is closed, but public viewing and participation are available electronically. Members of the Mesa City Council Redistricting Commission may appear electronically for meetings via a video or telephonic conferencing platform. Slides shown during the live meetings will be accessible via Zoom and meeting audio only will be accessible telephonically. The live meeting may be watched via a video conferencing platform at https://mesa11.zoom.us/j/5301232921 or an audio only option is available by calling 888-788-0099 or 877-853-5247 (tollfree) using meeting ID 530 123 2921 and following the prompts. Individuals who want to provide a written comment or speak telephonically at the meeting should submit an online comment card at least 1 hour prior to the start of the meeting. 

If you want to speak at the meeting, you will need to indicate on the comment card that you would like to speak during the meeting and you will need to either join the above zoom meeting or call 888-788-0099 or 877-853- 5247 (toll free) use meeting ID 530 123 2921 and follow the prompts prior to the start of the meeting. 

You will be able to listen to the meeting; and when the item you have indicated that you want to speak on is before the Commission, your line will be taken off mute and you will be given an opportunity to speak. 

For any difficulty accessing this meeting, please call 480-644-2099. 

Mesa City Council Redistricting Commission Meeting Agenda - Final 

Mesa Council Chambers 57 East First Street 

Chair Deanna Villanueva-Saucedo Vice Chair Elaine Miner Commissioner Catherine Jiang Commissioner Greg Marek Commissioner Jo Martin 

Wednesday, June 23, 2021 10:00 AM Lower Council Chambers 

1 Call meeting to order. 

2 Hear a presentation, discuss, and take action on the processes, procedures, and strategies of outreach meetings. 

3 Hear a presentation and discuss tools and strategies for district mapping, including the DistrictR online mapping tool. 

4 Items from citizens present. 

5 Discuss calendaring topics and strategy for future commission and outreach meetings 

6 Scheduling of future meetings. 

7 Adjournment. 

 

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Redistricting Partners About Us 

https://redistrictingpartners.com/about/

Redistricting Partners is a consulting firm working with local governments to ensure a public and transparent redistricting process consistent with state, federal and local laws, and consistent with the need for public engagement.

We work with local agencies on the technical aspects of redistricting and assist in the development of redistricting plans, outreach, public engagement, analysis and other aspects of this decennial process.

About Redistricting Partners

Redistricting Partners has been working for the last 10+ years on redistricting, racially polarized voting analysis, California Voting Rights Act (CVRA) implementation, and mid-decade redistricting work, primarily in California, for the past decade, with GIS and political experience that goes back more than 20 years.

Redistricting Partners was formed with a focus on engaging in the statewide redistricting process under the new California Redistricting Commission in 2011. This work quickly moved into local municipal redistricting, advising and implementing transitions from at-large election systems to districted election systems for dozens of community college districts throughout the state.

For the last decade, much of our work has been with cities, community college districts, school boards and other kinds of agencies, such as hospital districts, water boards and other special districts.

Our work has also extended to outside organizations working to ensure a fair redistricting process, and protect communities.  This includes groups like Equality California, who have sought to preserve the power of LGBTQ communities within redistricting.

Redistricting Partners is headed by Paul Mitchell, a data consultant based in Sacramento .

Mitchell has conducted the redistricting for more than 35 cities, school boards and community college districts, including the Los Angeles Unified School District, and most recently, the Cities of Santa Ana, Davis and Napa.  The firm’s work on racially polarized voting analysis and demographics has aided dozens of agencies as they navigate the California and Federal Voting Rights Acts

 

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