City Council
Regular MeetingMesa, AZ · March 17, 2014
Agenda
City of Mesa
Council Chambers
57 E. First Street
City Council
Meeting Agenda - Final
Monday, March 17, 2014
5:45 PM
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CONSENT AGENDA
All items listed with an asterisk (*) will be considered as a group by the
City Council and will be enacted with one motion. There will be no
separate discussion of these items unless a Councilmember or citizen
requests, in which event the item will be removed from the Consent
Agenda and considered as a separate item. If a citizen wants an item
removed from the consent agenda, a blue card must be completed
and given to the City Clerk prior to the Council’s vote on the consent
agenda.
Mayor Scott Smith
Vice Mayor Alex Finter - District 2
Councilmember Dave Richins - District 1
Councilmember Dennis Kavanaugh - District 3
Councilmember Chris Glover - District 4
Councilmember David Luna - District 5
Councilmember Scott Somers - District 6
City Council Meeting Agenda - Final March 17, 2014
Roll Call
(Members of the Mesa City Council will attend either in person
or by telephone conference call)
Invocation by Chairman David Madden, First Church of Christ, Scientist
Pledge of Allegiance
Mayor's Welcome
Awards, Recognitions and Announcements
1 Take action on all consent agenda items.
Items on the Consent Agenda
*2 14-0258 Approval of minutes of previous meetings as written.
3 Take action on the following liquor license applications:
*3-a 14-0253 Commemorative Air Force Airbase Arizona
This is a one-day charitable event to be held on Sunday, April 6, 2014
from 3:30 P.M. to 6:30 P.M., at 2017 North Greenfield Road. (District 5)
*3-b 14-0240 Soccer Village Foundation
This is a two-day charitable event to be held on Saturday, April 5, 2014
from 7:00 A.M. to 7:00 P.M. and Sunday, April 6, 2014 from 7:00 A.M. to
6:00 P.M., at 11349 South Ellsworth Road. (District 6)
*3-c 14-0246 Ultimate Imaginations
This is a one-day charitable event to be held on Friday, March 21, 2014
from 5:00 P.M. to 11:00 P.M., on Macdonald Street from Main to Pepper.
(District 4)
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*3-d 14-0248 Palm Street Culinary / Chives
A restaurant that serves lunch and dinner is requesting a new Restaurant
License for Palm Street Culinary, LLC, 4012 East Palm Street, Michael
Jon Mills, agent. This is an existing building with no prior liquor license.
(District 5)
*3-e 14-0249 Baby Kay's Cajun Kitchen
A restaurant that serves lunch and dinner is requesting a new Restaurant
License for Twenty Two, Inc., 2051 South Dobson Road, Suite 18, Heidi A.
Woodstead, agent. The previous license held at this location by L&M
Enterprise, LLC, will revert back to the State. (District 3)
4 Take action on the following contracts:
*4-a 14-0243 One (1)-Year Renewal of the Term Contract for Locksmith Services for the
Facilities Maintenance Department (Citywide)
This contract established a list of pre-qualified journeyman locksmiths to
perform certain types of lock installations and repair work on various
projects and buildings for the City.
Facilities Maintenance and Purchasing recommend authorizing a one-year
renewal with the pre-qualified vendors: ACME Locksmith (a Mesa
business), Anderson Lock & Safe, LLC and Desert Lock & Key, not to
cumulatively exceed $27,000, based on estimated requirements.
*4-b 14-0262 Dollar-Limit Increase to the Term Contract for Temporary Employment
Services as requested by the Human Resources Department (Citywide)
This contract provides a variety of experienced temporary agency workers
who have the skills and qualifications necessary to perform assigned work
at the Mesa Arts Center. The Chandler cooperative contract is specific for
hiring staff that are familiar with Arts and Culture venues. The contract has
been extended through the end of March while Chandler awards a new
contract.
Human Resources, Arts and Culture and Purchasing recommend a
dollar-limit increase to the City of Chandler cooperative contract with
Devau Human Resources in the amount of $55,000, from $650,000 to
$705,000.
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*4-c 14-0263 Dollar-Limit Increase for the Term Contract for General Security Services
for Various City Facilities (Citywide)
This contract provides security services for several City of Mesa facilities
including: Mesa Arts Center, Arizona Museum of Natural History, the Main
Library, the downtown Customer Service Center and the East Mesa
Customer Service Center from a qualified and experienced contractor.
The work performed falls under the category of general security service,
but hours and duties vary according to site.
Arts & Culture and Purchasing recommend authorizing a dollar-limit
increase with ICU Security Group, of $100,000, increasing the contract
amount from $550,000 to $650,000, based on estimated requirements.
*4-d 14-0241 Three (3)-Year Term Contract for 500 and 750 MCM Wire for the Materials
and Supply Warehouse (for the Energy Resources Department)
(Citywide)
The Electric Utility uses this wire to provide new service to commercial
customers. Because of the pricing volatility of wire and cable, quotes will
be obtained from each of these qualified vendors when there is a need for
wire.
Business Services, Energy Resources and Purchasing recommend
awarding the qualified vendors onto the pre-approved list: Anixter Inc.;
Power and Telephone Supply; Trillium Development Ltd Co.; and WESCO
Distribution, dba Brown Wholesale Electric. The contract award is not to
cumulatively exceed $130,000 annually.
*4-e 14-0260 One (1)-Year Renewal of the Term Contract for Temporary Employment
Services as requested by the Human Resources Department (Citywide)
This contact provides Temporary Staffing Services for positions specific to
the Arts and Culture and the Parks, Recreation and Commercial Facilities
Departments. Staff is requesting to renew the current contracts through
March 31, 2015, to allow time for clarification of the Affordable Care Act's
and its impacts on temporary services contracts. Staff believes that
extending the current contracts and postponing the bid process will allow
time for further federal guidance on these issues.
Arts & Culture, and Parks, Recreation and Commercial Facilities and
Purchasing recommend a one-year renewal with TS Staffing Services,
Inc., Labor Ready Southwest, Inc., and Allied Forces Temporary Services
in an amount not to exceed $120,000.
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*4-f 14-0261 One (1)-Year Renewal of the Term Contract for Citywide Temporary
Agency Worker Services as requested by the Human Resources
Department (Citywide)
This contact provides citywide Temporary Staffing Services. Staff is
requesting to renew the current contracts through March 31, 2015, to allow
time for clarification of the Affordable Care Act's and its impacts on
temporary services contracts. Staff believes that extending the current
contracts and postponing the bid process will allow time for further federal
guidance on these issues.
Human Resources and Purchasing recommend authorizing a one-year
renewal with Allstaff Services, Inc. (a Mesa business), Corporate Job
Bank, GCA Services Group (a Mesa business), and Job Brokers, Inc., in
an amount not to exceed $5,078,000.
*4-g 14-0208 Three (3)-Year Term Contract for Landscape Maintenance Services for
Zone 1 (Districts 5 and 6) and Zone 2 (Districts 2 and 5) - Parks,
Retention Basins and Sports Fields for the Parks, Recreation and
Commercial Facilities Department (PCRF)
An evaluation committee representing PCRF and Purchasing evaluated
the responses and recommends awarding Zone 1 to the highest scored
proposal, Mariposa Landscape Arizona, Inc., at $601,283.19 for routine
landscape maintenance plus $120,256.64 (20% for contingency), at
$721,539.83 annually; and Zone 2 to the highest scored proposal,
Mariposa Landscape Arizona, Inc., at $626,427.86 for routine landscape
maintenance plus $125,285.57 (20% for contingency), at $751,713.43
annually; based on estimated requirements. The total contract award is
$1,473,253.26 annually.
*4-h 14-0244 Purchase of Three (3) Vehicles to include: One (1) Replacement
Light-Duty Cab and Chassis Service Body Vehicle, One (1) Replacement
Light-Duty Crew Cab Pickup, and One (1) Fleet Addition Sedan for the Fire
and Medical Department (Citywide)
This purchase will provide two replacement vehicles, including a pick-up
truck for use by Emergency Medical Services and a cab and chassis truck
for the Fire Prevention Investigator, and one fleet addition of a sedan for
Fire Prevention to support the Business Education Safety Program.
Fire and Medical and Purchasing recommend authorizing the purchase
from contracts with Berge Ford (a Mesa business), at $57,631.98 and
Courtesy Chevrolet, at $21,225.95. The total award is $78,857.93. This
purchase is funded by the Capital-General Fund.
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*4-i 14-0245 Purchase of Three (3) Sport Utility Vehicles (SUVs) including One (1)
Replacement and Two (2) Additions for DUI Enforcement for the Police
Department (Citywide)
This purchase will provide one replacement SUV for the Police
department, which has met established criteria and will be sold at auction,
and two additional Police Patrol SUVs to enhance DUI Enforcement
throughout the City.
Fleet Services, Police and Purchasing recommend authorizing the
purchase from contracts with Thorobred Chevrolet, at $35,897.02 and
Midway Chevrolet, at $74,386.58, for the total award of $110,283.60. This
purchase is funded by the Vehicle Replacement Fund (replacement SUV)
and grant funded by the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety (two
additional SUVs).
*4-j 14-0247 Purchase of Network and Server IT Infrastructure for Utilities' Supervisory
Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) Operation (Citywide)
The infrastructure that the SCADA systems rely upon is over eight years
old and beyond the systems' lifecycle. The systems have experienced
several minor and major, multiple-hour outages due to aging hardware.
These purchases address connectivity improvements, network component
replacements, application server replacements and network security for
these critical monitoring systems.
Information Technology and Purchasing recommend authorizing
purchases with Enterasys Secure Networks, at $343,888.62, Insight Public
Sector, at $71,847.69, CDW Government, at $11,730.13, SHI
International, at $17,080.28, Enterprise Networks Solutions (a Mesa
business), at $25,862.31, Corporate Technology Solutions, at $4,895.91,
small miscellaneous purchases from various vendors purchased through
normal purchasing process, at $30,000.00, and a 10% project contingency
for $50,530.49. The combined total award is $555,835.43, including
applicable taxes.
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*4-k 14-0242 Dollar-Limit Increase and One (1)-Year Renewal to the Term Contract for
Deep Well and Well Pump Maintenance/Repairs for the Water Resources
Department (Citywide)
Water Resources is responsible for the maintenance and operation of 31
wells. This contract provides a qualified contractor for the maintenance
and repairs on deep wells, well pumps at City owned wells and well
facilities located within the City's water service area. Work includes
pulling/repairing deep well pumps, videoing wells, brushing and bailing well
casings and other related services.
The dollar increase is required for additional well rehabs, emergency well
repairs and well abandonment activities. Water Utility's goal is to rehab
each well every five years.
Water Resources and Purchasing recommend authorizing a dollar -limit
increase with Weber Group, LLC, at $135,000, from $187,000 to $322,000
for the current contract period and a one-year renewal, at $322,000.
*4-l 14-0251 Riverview Multi-Use Sports Facility (District 1)
This is the first Guaranteed Maximum Price package (GMP No. 1) for the
Riverview Multi-Use Sports Facility. The GMP No.1 scope of work
includes early site grading and demolition. This facility will be located on
the northeast side of the Riverview site, which was previously the softball
quad, and will be designed for the dual purpose of parking for the new
Cubs Stadium and multi-use sports fields. Staff anticipates bringing GMP
No. 2 for the remaining construction work to Council for consideration in
late April.
The recommended total award amount is $503,485.40 based on the GMP
proposal of $457,714.00, plus an additional $45,771.40 (10% allowance
for change orders). Funding is available in the Spring Training Bonds .
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*4-m 14-0250 City Well No. 14 Equipping (District 4)
This project will install the necessary pump, piping, electrical, chlorination
equipment, and other site improvements to make the newly re-drilled well
operational. This well site pumps water directly into the City’s water
distribution system and provides drinking water for Mesa citizens. The
site, located south of Broadway Road on Horne, is adjacent to residential
homes that border the north, south and west sides of the site.
The recommended total award amount is $1,687,472.85, based on the
contract price of $1,607,117.00, plus an additional $80,355.85 (5%
allowance for change orders). Funding is available in the 2010 Water Bond
Authorization.
*4-n 14-0252 Pasadena Reservoir Fill Line Rehabilitation (District 4)
This project will rehabilitate a 42-inch diameter pre-stressed concrete
cylinder pipe waterline for the Pasadena Reservoir, which fills the reservoir
from the Val Vista Water Treatment Plant. This waterline pipe revealed
evidence of deterioration in the segment that passes through the Park
Centre Casitas development. A new, high-density, polyethylene pipe will
be installed as a liner inside the existing deteriorated pipe. The liner pipe
will support imposed loads should the existing pipe further deteriorate over
time.
The recommended total award amount is $1,795,802.93 based on the
GMP proposal of $1,632,548.12, plus an additional $163,254.81 (10%
allowance for change orders). This project is funded by the voter
approved 2010 Water Bond Fund.
5 Take action on the following resolutions:
*5-a 14-0216 Authorizing and supporting the submittal of a grant application by A New
Leaf to the Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation for $100,000 to support
construction of their La Mesita Family Shelter.
*5-b 14-0217 Authorizing and supporting the submittal of a grant application by
Arizonans for Children, Inc. to the Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation for
$30,000 to provide mentor/tutor and enrichment programming for children
in foster care.
*5-c 14-0218 Authorizing and supporting the submittal of a grant application by ATLATL
Native Arts Network to the Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation for $15,000 to
support the 31st Annual Roy Track Pow Wow.
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*5-d 14-0219 Authorizing and supporting the submittal of a grant application by Boy
Scouts of America Grand Canyon Council to the Fort McDowell Yavapai
Nation for $75,000 to expand traditional scouting programs.
*5-e 14-0220 Authorizing and supporting the submittal of a grant application by the Child
Crisis Center to the Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation for $15,000 to support
parenting education at their Family Resource Center.
*5-f 14-0221 Authorizing and supporting the submittal of a grant application by College
Bound Mesa to the Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation for $6,000 to extend
supportive college preparation and enrollment services for students to
Kino Junior High School.
*5-g 14-0222 Authorizing and supporting the submittal of a grant application by City of
Mesa's Fire and Medical Department to the Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation
for $119,000 to improve to public safety through the purchase of security
card refrigerated drug boxes.
*5-h 14-0223 Authorizing and supporting the submittal of a grant application by City of
Mesa Parks, Recreation, and Commercial Facilities Department to the Fort
McDowell Yavapai Nation for $30,000 to support efforts to prevent
drowning through improved water safety for young children.
*5-i 14-0224 Authorizing and supporting the submittal of a grant application by the
Arizona Museum of Natural History to the Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation
for $25,370 to support Youth Educational Programming at Mesa Grande.
*5-j 14-0225 Authorizing and supporting the submittal of a grant application by the East
Valley Adult Resources to Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation for $10,000 to
support the Meals While you Heal program.
*5-k 14-0226 Authorizing and supporting the submittal of a grant application by Junior
Achievement of Arizona, Inc. to the Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation for
$10,000 to support JA BizTown.
*5-l 14-0227 Authorizing and supporting the submittal of a grant application by Mesa
Public Schools Native American Education Program to the Fort McDowell
Yavapai Nation for $120,644 to support improved student academic
performance.
*5-m 14-0228 Authorizing and supporting the submittal of a grant application by Mission
of Mercy to the Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation for a total of $10,000 to
support their Access to Care-Bridging the Healthcare Gap in the east
Valley project.
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*5-n 14-0229 Authorizing and supporting the submittal of a grant application by
Southwest Shakespeare Company to Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation for
$30,000 to support arts education.
*5-o 14-0230 Authorizing and supporting the submittal of a grant application by Visit
Mesa to the Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation for $52,450 to promote local
tourism.
*5-p 14-0254 Approving and authorizing the City Manager to accept $45,930 for
equipment for the Mesa Police Department's Command Vehicle and
Mobile Communications Platform. These funds are made available
through a SubGrantee Agreement with the Arizona Department of
Homeland Security. (Citywide)
*5-q 14-0255 Extinguish a 10-foot public utility easement along the south property line of
5437 East Crescent Avenue, located south of Broadway Road and east of
Higley Road. (District 2)
The property owner has requested the City extinguish a 10-foot public
utility easement to accommodate the construction of a swimming pool.
*5-r 14-0234 Staff is requesting approval from City Council to continue negotiations to
acquire property along Southern Avenue between Alma School Road and
west of Longmore for the Fiesta Paseo Nodes Micro Park Project, and
authorizing and directing that fee title, easements or other interests in and
possession of certain real property be acquired by the City of Mesa under
the power of eminent domain as a matter of public necessity. (District 3)
6 Introduction of the following ordinances and setting April 7, 2014 as the
date of the public hearing on these ordinances:
*6-a 14-0264 Z14-011 (District 3) Located at the northwest corner of Dobson Road and
Broadway Road. (2.14± acres). Site Plan Review and Special Use Permit
to allow a vehicle service station. This request will allow the development
of a retail store and vehicle service station.
Staff Recommendation: Approval with Conditions
Board Recommendation: Approval with Conditions (Vote: 5-0,
Boardmembers Hudson and Johnson, absent)
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*6-b 14-0265 Z14-003 (District 4) 345 South Shouse Street. Located west of the
northwest corner of Broadway Road and Gilbert Road. (1 ± acre) Rezone
from RM-3 to RM-3-BIZ and Site Plan Modification. This request will allow
the development of a multi-residence townhome development.
Staff Recommendation: Approval with Conditions
Board Recommendation: Approval with Conditions (Vote: 5-0,
Boardmembers Hudson and Johnson, absent)
*6-c 14-0266 Z14-013 (District 6) The 8600 block of East Desert Lane (south side) and
the 8600 block of East Medina Avenue (north side). Located east of
Hawes Road and south of Baseline Road. (7.2± acres) Rezone from AG
to RSL4.5-PAD. This request will allow the development of single
residences. (PLN2013-00616)
Staff Recommendation: Approval with Conditions
Board Recommendation: Approval with Conditions (Vote: 5-0,
Boardmembers Hudson and Johnson, absent)
*6-d 14-0267 Z14-010 (District 5) 529 South Hawes Road. Located south of Broadway
Road on the east side of Hawes Road. (3.4± acres) Rezoning from
R-3-PAD to R-3-PAD and Site Plan Modification. This request will allow the
modification of the proposed residential development and the associated
PAD Ordinance.
Staff Recommendation: Approval with Conditions
Board Recommendation: Approval with Conditions (Vote: 5-0,
Boardmembers Hudson and Johnson, absent)
7 Conduct a public hearing and take action on the following ordinance, with
accompanying resolution, introduced on March 3, 2014 and regarding
adoption of modified Terms and Conditions for the Sale of Utilities:
*7-a 14-0257 Adopting a Resolution declaring modified Terms and Conditions for the
Sale of Utilities to be public records and providing availability of the
documents to the general public. (Citywide)
*7-b 14-0196 Modifying the Terms and Conditions for the Sale of Utilities relating to
frontage requirements, solid waste barrel placement, applicability of
Council exceptions, and certain clerical corrections. (Citywide)
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Items not on the Consent Agenda
8 Items from citizens present. (Maximum of three speakers for three minutes
per speaker).
9 Adjournment.
The Council may vote to hold an executive session for the purposes of obtaining
legal advice from the City Attorney (A.R.S. §38-431.03A(3)) or to discuss and
instruct the City Attorney regarding the City’s position regarding contracts that
are the subject of negotiations, in pending or contemplated litigation or in
settlement discussions conducted in order to avoid or resolve litigation. (A.R.S.
§38-431.03A(4))
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