IT'S HOWDY-DOODY TIME AGAIN FOR ANDY BIGGS! His Week In Review Newsletter

Andy split his time last week in Arizona and Washington and carefully chose what he wanted to publish in his own "News" letter. He somehow manages to appear quite frequently with Stuart Varney on FOX Business Live Varney & Co. - last week a visit to Yuma for a declaration of  'a state of emergency'. 

Don't know if Biggs served in the military himself but he sure does like to try to get some positive publicity by piggy-backing onto what other people are doing for veterans.

The Week in Review Happy Friday! I hope you all had a wonderful week. I split my time between D.C. and Arizona this week as Speaker Pelosi called the House back in session on Tuesday to raise the debt limit. Read below to learn more about this and the other important happenings of the week:   Debt Ceiling It’s basic budgeting: when you run out of money and have used all your credit, you work to limit spending. You don’t take out more credit so you can take on more debt. Unfortunately for us, the Democrats don’t see it that way and voted this week to raise America’s debt limit by $2.5 trillion. This is yet another reckless action that will burden the American people and further weaken our national security. This increase gives Democrats the green light to continue funding their anti-American, pro-socialist agendas, and further breaks the trust of the American people. Click below to read my full statement.  Letter to Department of Homeland Security On Wednesday, I sent a follow-up letter to DHS Secretary Mayorkas demanding answers to questions we asked in September on the vetting process for Afghan evacuees.  We also asked why he has failed to deliver a statutorily mandated report on the evacuees.  These are basic questions - who was allowed into our country and were they properly vetted? Not providing this information out of fear it will reveal the extent of DHS’s failure to vet Afghan evacuees is not an acceptable excuse.  His failure to comply with the law and submit a statutorily mandated report further demonstrates the administration’s contempt for the laws passed by Congress. Secretary Mayorkas, must be removed from his position.   Defending Religious Freedoms On Thursday, I sent a letter to HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra demanding he reverse the decision to rescind the HHS Office for Civil Rights’ responsibility to ensure that the department is complying with its obligations under the Religious Freedoms Restoration Act. Bottom line: President Biden's Office for Civil Rights is attacking religious liberty. The right of each person to worship according to their conscience is one of our nation’s founding principles. Why is the Biden administration implementing policies that weaken religious liberty protections?  The Trump administration prioritized the protection of religious liberties, but the Biden administration appears motivated to undo these efforts. Secretary Becerra should be building on the steps taken by the Trump administration to ensure the department is fully complying with its constitutional and statutory obligations instead of weakening the department’s ability to protect religious liberties. Read the full letter below:    My Trip to Yuma Last Sunday, I visited the Yuma sector of the border. It’s no surprise that the crisis at our border continues because the Biden administration has done nothing to enforce our laws and punish those who cross our border illegally. While I was there, over 100 hundred illegal aliens casually walked across our border and patiently waited for Border Patrol to pick them up. Where are the consequences for these actions? Our border is overrun, our Border Patrol agents are dangerously under-staffed and overworked, and Vice President Harris - the Border Czar herself - is nowhere to be found. Check out pictures from my trip here and a video from the border below:   I also went on Varney & Co. to discuss what I saw on the border, check out that interview below:      ICYMI - Celebrating Veterans Over the weekend, I had the honor of celebrating the 100th birthday of one of Arizona’s war heroes and Pearl Harbor survivor, Jack Holder. We are eternally grateful for your service, Jack, and we wish you and your loved ones many blessings in the coming new year. On Thursday, it was my pleasure to be a part of a ribbon cutting event for Arizona veteran, Joseph. Joseph was told by his doctor that he needed to install HVAC unit. Unfortunately, Joseph had fallen on hard times and was not in a position to buy one. Thankfully, the Mesa Chamber of Commerce and Air and Water Mechanical were able to step in and install a new HVAC unit for Joseph. We wish Joseph a very Merry Christmas and many blessings in the coming New Year.  Remarks of the Week I condemn all forms of religious discrimination and persecution. The Democrats’ bill, Combating International Islamophobia Act, does nothing to combat discrimination or persecution. This bill was merely an attempt by Democrats to deflect discrimination by their own members. Check out my full remarks below on the House passage of this bill:   FOLLOW US:      Letters Co-signed Rep. Gooden letter to TSA requesting information about illegal aliens being allowed to fly without proper identification Sen. Scott and Rep. Norman letter to HHS over faith-based adoption waivers and RFRA enforcement Unsubscribe Privacy Policy

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A WASTE OF TIME: City of Mesa 2022 "Point-In-Time" Homeless Count is A SHAM...it's pointless and unreliable

Let's NOT go through these repetitive annual encounters anymore - there are a waste of time and risky in these pandemic times for the unsheltered homeless people who might be seen  at a only prescribed times (7 hours from 05:00 am to 12:00 noon) in certain chosen locations, by 'volunteers' who have inadequate training ahead of time.

Please use the Search Box on this blog to access a number of earlier posts for previous PIT Homeless Counts. There's a proven solution - provide housing with wrap-around sources.

Every time your MesaZona blogger has spoken to a homeless person asking What has the city done for you lately?, they usually say NOTHING.

So this year

Volunteers Needed: 2022 Point-In-Time Homeless Count

The PIT Count is an effort to learn more about individuals and families experiencing homelessness in Maricopa County and across the entire country.  Volunteers are needed Tuesday, January 25, 2022 from 5AM to 12PM to survey individuals experiencing homelessness in Mesa so they can be provided with programs and services that will best fit their needed.  Volunteers will also be provided with hygiene kits to hand out during the Count.  Volunteers will be provided with breakfast, water, and coffee.  Training will occur prior to the count and at least one returning volunteer or PD Officer will be placed in each Count group.

To learn more about this specific opportunity and to sign-up to volunteer, please click this link.

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Planning & Zoning Meeting - 12/15/2021

MESA PLANNING & ZONING BOARD Wed 12.15.2021 | A Public Hearing ...running on for 2:10:22

Intro: It was the year-end rush to get items on this agenda for this the last meeting of year 2021.

Note you see the 4 members who are present have chosen what to wear on-camera in the enclosed indoor space where few if any are taking proper precautions to wear masks.

Three board members were absent in this 2:10:22 Public Hearing - Allen, Ayres and Boyle - until just seconds before a vote on the items that were kept on the Consent Agenda when Shelly Allen's voice could be heard chiming in to cast her vote.

PUBLIC HEARING

Planning and Zoning Board - Public Hearing City of Mesa Meeting Agenda - Final 

Council Chambers 57 E. First Street 

Council Chambers Special Meeting Date 

 

Consent Agenda - All items listed with an asterisk (*) will be considered as a group by the Board and will be enacted with one motion. 

There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Boardmember or citizen requests, in which the item will be removed from the consent agenda, prior to the vote, and considered as a separate item.

PLEASE NOTE: Items on this agenda that must be adopted by ordinance and/or resolution will be on a future City Council agenda. 

Anyone interested in attending the City Council public hearing should call the Planning Division at (480) 644-2385 or review the City Council agendas on the City's website at www.mesaaz.gov to find the agenda on which the item(s) will be placed. 

 

Call meeting to order. 

1 Take action on all consent agenda items. Items on the Consent Agenda 

2 Approval of minutes from previous meetings. 

*2-a PZ 21149 Minutes from the November 17, 2021 study session and regular meeting. 

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File #:

PZ 21149

Type:

PZ Minutes

Status:

Agenda Ready

In control:

Planning and Zoning Board - Public Hearing

On agenda:

12/15/2021

Title:

Minutes from the November 17, 2021 study session and regular meeting.

Attachments:

1. P&Z November 17, 2021 Study Session Minutes, 2. P&Z November 17, 2021 Meeting Minutes

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• Text

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3 Take action on the following zoning cases: 

PZ 21150 ZON21-00467 District 6. 

Within the 3300 block of South Sossaman (east side).

 Located North of Elliot Road on the east side of Sossaman Road. 

(24.3± acres). 

Site Plan Review. 

This request will allow for an industrial development. 

Robert Ward, ADW Architects, applicant; 

Charles Stewart, SJJ Land Investments, LLC, owners. 

(Companion case to Preliminary Plat, “Sossaman Business Campus”, associated with item *5-a). 

(Continued from November 17, 2021). 

Planner: Sean Pesek 

Staff Recommendation: Approval with conditions *3-a 

PZ 21151 ZON21-00451 District 6. 

Within the 1300 block of South Sossaman Road (west side) and the 7500 block of East Hampton Avenue (south side). 

Located south of Southern Avenue on the west side of Sossaman Road 

(1.3± acres). 

Site Plan Review. 

This request will allow for a parking expansion within a commercial center. 

Terry Odle, MG2, applicant; 

Sossaman Development, LLC, owner. 

Planner: Kellie Rorex 

Staff Recommendation: Approval with conditions *3-b 

PZ 21152 ZON21-00458 District 6. 

Within the 7200 East Ray Road (north side), within the 7100 block of East Seaver Avenue (south side) and within the 4900 to 5100 blocks of South 71st Street (east side). 

Located East of Power Road on the north side of Ray Road. 

(10.8± acres). 

Site Plan Review. 

This request will allow for an industrial development. 

Omar Cervantes, XCL Engineering, LLC, applicant; 

Theresa Corral, Phelan Development Company, LLC, owner. 

Planner: Sean Pesek 

Staff Recommendation: Approval with conditions *3-c 

PZ 21153 ZON21-00786 District 1. 

Within the 1300 block of East McKellips Road (north side) and within the 2000 block of North Doran (west side). 

Located east of Stapley Drive on the north side of McKellips Road. 

(2.15± acres). 

• Site Plan Review; and 
  
• Special Use Permit. 
  

This request will allow for a multi-tenant retail building with a dental office and restaurants with outdoor seating areas and a drive-thru. 

Julie Margetich, Covenant Real Estate Group, LLC, applicant; 

STAPLEY & DORAN CORPORATION, owner. 

Planner: Jennifer Gniffke 

Staff Recommendation: Approval with conditions *3-d 

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PZ 21154 ZON21-00886 District 1. 

Within the 1400 block of West Bass Pro Drive (north side). 

Located west of Alma School Road and south of the 202 Red Mountain Freeway. 

(2.5± acres). 

Site Plan Review. 

This request will allow for an office development. 

Butler Design Group, applicant; 

Mesa Hotel LLC, owner. 

Planner: Josh Grandlienard 

Staff Recommendation: Approval with conditions *3-e 

PZ 21155 ZON21-00923 District 1. 

Within the 500 block of West Brown Road (north side). 

Located west of Country Club Drive on the north side of Brown Road. 

(4.8± acres). 

• Site Plan Review, and 
  
• Special Use Permit (SUP). 
  

This request will allow for a multiple residence development. 

Ashley Marsh, Gammage & Burnham, PLC, applicant; 

FIFO LLC, owner. 

Planner: Jennifer Gniffke 

Staff Recommendation: Approval with conditions *3-f 

4 Discuss and make a recommendation to the City Council on the following zoning cases: 

PZ 21156 ZON21-00288 District 2. 

Within the 4700 block of East Main Street (north side). 

Located east of Greenfield Road on the north side of Main Street. 

(6.8± acres). 

• Site Plan Review; and 
  
• Special Use Permit (SUP). 
  

This request will allow for a large-scale commercial recreation center. 

Katy James, Architectural Collaborative Team LLC, applicant; 

KARNO NORTON S/RONALD B TR ETAL, owner. 

Planner: Jennifer Gniffke 

Staff Recommendation: Approval with conditions *4-a 

PZ 21157 ZON21-00588 District 6. 

Within the 6600 block of South Sossaman Road (east side). 

Located north of Pecos Road on the east side of Sossaman Road. 

(4.5± acres). 

• Rezone from Light Industrial with a Planned Area Development Overlay (LI-PAD) to Light Industrial with a Planned Area Development overlay, 
  
• Bonus Intensity Zone Overlay, and 
  
• Council Use Permit (LI-PAD-BIZ-CUP); and 
  
• Site Plan Review. 
  

This request will allow for the development of a new hotel. 

Will Moseley, Mesa Skybridge, LLC, applicant; 

Phoenix Mesa Gateway Airport Authority, owner. 

Planner: Sean Pesek 

Staff Recommendation: Approval with conditions *4-b 

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PZ 21158 ZON21-00595 District 6. 

Within the 4400 to 4700 blocks of South Ellsworth Road (west side) and within the 8700 to 9200 blocks of East Warner Road (south side). 

Located south of Warner Road and west of Ellsworth Road. 

(165.7± acres). 

• Rezone from Light Industrial with a Planned Area Development Overlay (LI-PAD) and 
  
• Limited Commercial with a Planned Area Development Overlay (LC-PAD) to Light Industrial with a Planned Area Development Overlay (LI-PAD) and 
  
• Limited Commercial with a Planned Area Development Overlay (LC-PAD) and 
  
• Site Plan Review and 
  
• Preliminary Plat approval. 
  

This request will allow for a mixed-use development including commercial, office and industrial uses. 

Sean Lake on behalf of Pew & Lake PLC, applicant; 

Scannell Properties, owner. 

(Companion case to Preliminary Plat, “Mesa Gateway 202”, associated with item *5-b). 

Planner: Josh Grandlienard Staff Recommendation: Approval with Conditions *4-c 

PZ 21159 ZON21-00651 District 6. 

Within the 5600 block of South Mountain Road (west side). 

Located north of Williams Field Road on the west side of Mountain Road. 

(11.02± acres). 

Rezone from Agriculture (AG) to Residential Small Lot 4.5 (RSL-4.5). 

This request will allow for a single residence small lot development. 

Blake McKee, Skybridge Companies, applicant; 

MARILYN A LANDE REVOCABLE TRUST, owner. 

(Companion case to Preliminary Plat, “Eastpoint”, associated with item *5-c). 

Planner: Josh Grandlienard Staff Recommendation: Approval with conditions *4-d 

PZ 21160 ZON21-00693 District 2. Within the 5600 block of East Albany Street (south side), within the 100 block of North 56th Street (east side), and within the 100 block of North 57th Street (west side). 

Located west of Recker Road and north of Main Street. 

(1.5± acres). 

Rezone from Limited Commercial (LC) to Multiple Residence 4 with a Planned Area Development overlay (RM-4-PAD); and Site Plan Review. 

This request will allow for a multiple residence development. 

Tim Boyle, Tim Boyle Design, applicant; 

Craig Ahlstrom, owner. 

Planner: Sean Pesek 

Staff Recommendation: Approval with conditions *4-e 

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PZ 21161 ZON21-00788 District 2. Within the 3800 to 4000 blocks of East University Drive (south side). Located east of Val Vista Drive on the south side of University Drive. 

(1.04± acres). 

Site Plan Review. 

This request will allow for a multiple residence development. 

Young Kim, Esquire Architecture and Planning, LLC, applicant; 

Dan Thompson, owner. 

Planner: Sean Pesek 

Staff Recommendation: Approval with conditions *4-f 

PZ 21162 ZON21-00790 District 6. 

Within the 4900 to 5100 blocks of South Ellsworth Road (west side) and within the 9000 to 9200 blocks of East Ray Road (north side). Located west of Ellsworth Road and north of Ray Road. 

(17.04± acres). 

1. Rezone from Agriculture (AG) to Light Industrial (LI), 
   
2. Site Plan Review; and 
   
3. Special Use Permit (SUP). 
   

This request will allow for an industrial development. 

Ryan Companies US, Inc., applicant; 

Mushson Partners LLC, owner. 

Planner: Josh Grandlienard 

Staff Recommendation: Approval with conditions *4-g 

PZ 21163 ZON21-00800 District 5. 

Within the 8200 to 8300 blocks of East University Drive (north side), within the 400 block of North 82nd Street (east side), and within the 400 block of North 83rd Street (west side). 

Located east of Sossaman Road on the north side of University Drive. (

4.1± acres). 

• Rezone from Single Residence 43 (RS-43) to Multiple Residence 2 with a 
  
• Planned Area Development overlay (RM-2-PAD); and 
  
• Site Plan Review. 
  

This request will allow for a multiple residence development. 

Jon Gillespie, Pew and Lake, P.L.C., applicant; 

C & K Investments, Inc., owner. 

(Companion case to Preliminary Plat, “Project 4 Multi-Family” associated with item *5-d). 

Planner: Charlotte Bridges 

Staff Recommendation: Approval with conditions *4-h 

PZ 21164 ZON21-00928 District 1. 

Within the 2600 to 2800 blocks of East Lehi Road (west side). 

Located north of McDowell Road and east of the 202 Red Mountain Freeway. 

(41.4± acres). 

Modify the existing Planned Area Development (PAD) overlay. 

This request will accommodate an increase for lot coverage on individual lots. 

Sean Lake, Pew and Lake, P.L.C., applicant; 

Reserve 100 LLC, owner. 

Planner: Josh Grandlienard 

Staff Recommendation: Approval with conditions *4-i 

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5 Discuss and take action on the following preliminary plats: 

PZ 21165 “Sossaman Business Campus”, District 6. 

Within the 3300 block of South Sossaman (east side). 

Located North of Elliot Road on the east side of Sossaman Road. 

(24.3± acres). Preliminary Plat. 

Robert Ward, ADW Architects, applicant; 

Charles Stewart, SJJ Land Investments, LLC, owners. 

(Companion case ZON21-00467, associated with item *3-a). 

(Continued from November 17, 2021). 

Planner: Sean Pesek 

Staff Recommendation: Approval with conditions *5-a 

 

PZ 21171 “Mesa Gateway 202” District 6. 

Within the 4400 to 4700 blocks of South Ellsworth Road (west side) and within the 8700 to 9200 blocks of East Warner Road (south side). 

Located south of Warner Road and west of Ellsworth Road. 

(165.7± acres). Preliminary Plat. 

Sean Lake on behalf of Pew & Lake PLC, applicant; 

Scannell Properties, owner. (Companion case ZON21-00595, associated with item *4-c). 

Planner: Josh Grandlienard 

Staff Recommendation: Approval with Conditions *5-b 

 

PZ 21166 “Eastpoint” District 6. 

Within the 5600 block of South Mountain Road (west side). 

Located north of Williams Field Road on the west side of Mountain Road. 

(11.02± acres). Preliminary Plat. 

Blake McKee, Skybridge Companies, applicant; 

MARILYN A LANDE REVOCABLE TRUST, owner. 

(Companion case ZON21-00651, associated with item *4-d). 

Planner: Josh Grandlienard 

Staff Recommendation: Approval with conditions *5-c 

 

PZ 21167 “Project 4 Multi-Family” District 5. 

Within the 8200 to 8300 blocks of East University Drive (north side), within the 400 block of North 82nd Street (east side), and within the 400 block of North 83rd Street (west side). 

Located east of Sossaman Road on the north side of University Drive. 

(4.1± acres). Preliminary Plat. 

Jon Gillespie, Pew and Lake, P.L.C., applicant; 

C & K Investments, Inc., owner. (Companion case ZON21-00800, associated with item *4-h). 

Planner: Charlotte Bridges 

Staff Recommendation: Approval with conditions *5-d 

 

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PZ 21168 “Eastmark Development Units 5 and 6” District 6. 

(ZON21-01063) Within the 10021 to 10400 blocks of East Elliot Road (south side), within the 3600 to 4200 blocks of South Everton Terrace (east side), and within the 3900 to 4300 blocks of South Signal Butte Road (west side). 

Located west of Signal Butte Road and south of Elliot Road. 

(274.74± acres). Preliminary Plat. 

Christina Christian, Brookfield Properties, applicant; 

DMB Mesa Proving Grounds LLC, owner. 

Planner: Lesley Davis 

Staff Recommendation: Approval with conditions *5-e 

 

Items not on the Consent Agenda 

6 Discuss and make a recommendation to the City Council on the following General Plan amendment and related zoning case: 

PZ 21169 ZON21-00878 District 5. 

Within the 2800 to 3100 blocks of North Recker Road (west side) and within the 5900 block of East Longbow Parkway (south side). 

Located north of McDowell Road on the west side of Recker Road. 

(20± acres). 

Minor General Plan Amendment from Employment to Mixed-Use Activity District. 

This request will allow for a mixed use development. 

Reese Anderson, Pew & Lake, PLC, applicant; 

Dover Associates, LLC, owner. (Continued from October 27, 2021) 

Planner: Cassidy Welch 

Staff Recommendation: Continue to January 12, 2022 6-a 

PZ 21170 ZON21-00731 District 5. 

Within the 2800 to 3100 blocks of North Recker Road (west side) and within the 5900 block of East Longbow Parkway (south side). 

Located north of McDowell Road on the west side of Recker Road. (20± acres). 

Modification of the Planned Area Development Overlay (PAD); 

Rezone from Light Industrial (LI) to Limited Commercial (LC), 

Council Use Permit (CUP) and Site Plan Review. 

This request will allow for a mixed use development. 

Reese Anderson, Pew & Lake, PLC, applicant; Dover Associates, LLC, owner. 

(Continued from October 27, 2021) 

Planner: Cassidy Welch Staff 

Recommendation: Continue to January 12, 2022 6-b 

7 Adjournment.

________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

File #:

PZ 21169

Type:

PZ General Plan

Status:

Agenda Ready

In control:

Planning and Zoning Board - Public Hearing

On agenda:

12/15/2021

Title:

ZON21-00878 District 5. Within the 2800 to 3100 blocks of North Recker Road (west side) and within the 5900 block of East Longbow Parkway (south side). Located north of McDowell Road on the west side of Recker Road. (20± acres). Minor General Plan Amendment from Employment to Mixed-Use Activity District. This request will allow for a mixed use development. Reese Anderson, Pew & Lake, PLC, applicant; Dover Associates, LLC, owner. (Continued from October 27, 2021) Planner: Cassidy Welch Staff Recommendation: Continue to January 12, 2022

 

 

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Planning and Zoning Board - Study Session City of Mesa 

Meeting Agenda - Final 

Mesa Council Chambers 57 East First Street 

Chair Jessica Sarkissian Vice Chair Deanna Villanueva-Saucedo Boardmembers Tim Boyle,  Shelly Allen, Jeffrey Crockett, Benjamin Ayers, Troy Peterson

Wednesday, December 15, 2021 2:30 PM Lower Council Chambers 

Special Meeting Date 

1 Call meeting to order. 

2 Review items on the agenda for the December 15, 2021 regular Planning and Zoning Board Hearing. 

 

3 Conduct a public hearing on the following General Plan Amendments: 

3-a PZ 21169 ZON21-00878 District 5. 

Within the 2800 to 3100 blocks of North Recker Road (west side) and within the 5900 block of East Longbow Parkway (south side). 

Located north of McDowell Road on the west side of Recker Road. 

(20± acres). 

Minor General Plan Amendment from Employment to Mixed-Use Activity District. 

This request will allow for a mixed use development. 

Reese Anderson, Pew & Lake, PLC, applicant; 

Dover Associates, LLC, owner. 

(Continued from October 27, 2021) 

Planner: Cassidy Welch 

Staff Recommendation: Continue to January 12, 2022 

 

4 Planning Director's Updates. 

 • Decisions of the City Council’s December 1 and December 8, 2021 land use hearings. 

5 Adjournment.

Planning and Zoning Board - Study December 15, 2021 Session Meeting Minutes 

1 Call meeting to order. Chair Sarkissian called the meeting to order at 2:36 pm 

Review items on the agenda for the December 15, 2021 regular Planning and Zoning Board Hearing. 2 

3 Conduct a public hearing on the following General Plan Amendments: 3-a ZON21-00878 District 5. Within the 2800 to 3100 blocks of North Recker Road (west side) and within the 5900 block of East Longbow Parkway (south side). Located north of McDowell Road on the west side of Recker Road. (20± acres). Minor General Plan Amendment from Employment to Mixed-Use Activity District. This request will allow for a mixed use development. Reese Anderson, Pew & Lake, PLC, applicant; Dover Associates, LLC, owner. (Continued from October 27, 2021) Planner: Cassidy Welch Staff Recommendation: Continue to January 12, 2022 Continued to January 12, 2022 

(Vote: 4-0; Boardmembers Boyle and Ayers, absent) 

4 Planning Director's Updates. • Decisions of the City Council’s December 1 and December 8, 2021 land use hearings. 5 Adjournment. Approved (Vote: 4-0; Boardmembers Boyle, Allen, and Ayers, absent) 

FEDEX Receives first five of 500-Vehicle Order for EV600 Delivery Vans from BrightDrop

From The Verge yesterday

Tech            Transportation             Cars            

FedEx receives its first electric delivery vans from GM’s BrightDrop

New, 17 comments

BrightDrop is GM’s new delivery and logistics business

By Andrew J. Hawkins@andyjayhawk Dec 17, 2021, 9:00am EST

"FedEx is the first customer to receive electric delivery vans from General Motors’ new EV-focused company BrightDrop. The logistics giant says it will integrate the EVs into its fleet starting in 2022.

BrightDrop, which is GM’s new dedicated electric delivery van spinoff, said it delivered five of its larger-sized EV600 delivery vans to FedEx, the first in a planned 500-vehicle order. The EV600, which went into production last fall, has 600 cubic feet of cargo space, can travel up to 250 miles on a full battery, and has a gross vehicle weight of less than 10,000 pounds.

The vans were delivered to FedEx’s facility in Inglewood, California, where they will be housed and maintained. FedEx plans to begin deploying BrightDrop’s vehicles on the roads making deliveries in Los Angeles starting in the first half of 2022 and will add more vehicles as BrightDrop makes them available.

FedEx has more than 200,000 motorized vehicles in its fleet

FedEx has more than 200,000 motorized vehicles in its fleet. As of 2019, the company had 2,944 electric vehicles in service, which included electric and hybrid delivery trucks, forklifts, and airport ground service equipment. The company has committed to spending $2 billion to become carbon neutral by 2040 . ."

Reference: https://www.theverge.com/2021/12/17/22839470/fedex-gm-brightdrop-electric-delivery-van-ev600