City Council
Regular MeetingMesa, AZ · April 7, 2014
Agenda
City of Mesa
Council Chambers
57 E. First Street
City Council
Meeting Agenda - Final
Monday, April 7, 2014
5:45 PM
CITIZEN PARTICIPATION
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If you are interested in speaking on an agenda item, please fill out a
blue card in the back of the room and give it to the City Clerk. When
the Council considers the item, you will be called to the podium to
provide your comments.
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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
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Roll Call
(Members of the Mesa City Council will attend either in person
or by telephone conference call)
Invocation by Pastor Rick Thiemke, Red Mountain Christian Center
Pledge of Allegiance
Mayor's Welcome
Awards, Recognitions and Announcements
1 Take action on all consent agenda items.
Items on the Consent Agenda
*2 14-0310 Approval of minutes of previous meetings as written.
3 Take action on the following liquor license applications:
*3-a 14-0291 Arizona Community Foundation
This is a one-day charitable event to be held on Friday, April 25, 2014,
from 6:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M., at 845 South Crismon Road. (District 6)
*3-b 14-0292 Every Kid Counts, Inc
This is a two-day charitable event to be held on Saturday, April 26, 2014,
from 11:00 A.M. to 2:00 A.M. and Sunday, April 27, 2014, from 11:00 A.M.
to 9:00 P.M., at 1300 South Country Club Drive. (District 3)
*3-c 14-0293 Luke-Greenway Post No. 1 The American Legion
This is a one-day fraternal event to be held on Saturday, April 12, 2014,
from 12:00 P.M. to 10:30 P.M., at 4155 East Virginia Street. (District 5)
*3-d 14-0294 Ultimate Imaginations
This is a one-day charitable event to be held on Friday, April 18, 2014,
from 5:00 P.M. to 11:00 P.M., at Macdonald Street from Main to Pepper.
(District 4)
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*3-e 14-0300 Pro's Ranch Market - Phoenix 7
A grocery store is requesting a new Beer & Wine Store License with
Sampling Privileges for Pro's Ranch Market - Phoenix 7,1118 East
Southern Avenue, CNG Ranch LLC - Andrea Dahlman Lewkowitz, agent.
The previous license held at this location by Provenzano's, LLC, will revert
back to the State. (District 4)
4 Take action on the following off track betting license applications:
*4-a 14-0295 Turf Paradise, TP Racing LLLP
New Off Track Betting License for Turf Paradise, TP Racing LLLP to
telecast at 3rd Base Inc, JJ Madisons, located at 430 North Power Road.
Applicant: Vincent Acri Francia (District 2)
*4-b 14-0296 Turf Paradise, TP Racing LLLP
New Off Track Betting License for Turf Paradise, TP Racing LLLP to
telecast at Glenbeigh Inc, O'Kelley's Sports Bar & Grill, located at 2120
West Guadalupe Road, Suite 19. Applicant: Vincent Acri Francia
(District 3)
5 Take action on the following bingo application:
*5-a 14-0297 Mesa Village Bingo
Karen Cousineau, applicant, 2701 East Allred Avenue. (District 2)
6 Take action on the following contracts:
*6-a 14-0285 Three (3)-Year Term Contract for Trailer Parts, Automotive Lighting,
Mirrors and Safety Supplies for the Fleet Services Department (Citywide)
This contract will provide trailer parts, automotive and truck lighting parts,
mirrors and safety supplies for the City's diverse fleet of passenger cars,
patrol sedans, pickups and utility vans plus an assortment of small engine
equipment.
Fleet Services and Purchasing recommend awarding the contract to the
lowest priced, responsive and responsible bidders: Auto Safety House
LLC; CLF Warehouse; Inc.; RWC International Ltd.; FleetPride (a Mesa
business); and Parts Authority LLC; at $325,000 annually, based on
estimated requirements.
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*6-b 14-0289 Three (3)-Year Term Contract for Original Equipment Manufacturer and
Aftermarket Refuse Body and Sweeper Body Parts for the Fleet Services
Department (Citywide)
This contract will provide Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) and
aftermarket parts for Wayne, Heil, Scorpion, G &H, Pioneer, Leach,
Galbreath, Safety Vision and Labrie refuse bodies and Schwarze street
sweepers.
Fleet Services and Purchasing recommend awarding the contract to the
lowest priced, responsive and responsible bidders: Arizona Refuse Sales;
Balar Holding, dba Balar Equipment; Lacal Equipment, Inc.; McNeilus
Truck & Mfg.; Southwest Sweeper Sales Inc.; Wastebuilt Southwest, LLC,
dba Stepp Equipment; Wastequip Mfg. Co., LLC; Wayne Engineering; and
Western Refuse & Recycling Eq., Inc.; at $850,000 annually, based on
estimated requirements.
*6-c 14-0284 Three (3)-Year Term Contract for Phlebotomy Services for the Police
Department (Citywide)
The contract will provide phlebotomist services as required by the Police
Department. Technicians draw blood samples from suspected impaired
motor vehicle operators and or persons involved in other criminal
investigations. Additional services such as urine sampling, exposure draw
and delivery of samples to a laboratory for testing are included as needed.
Police and Purchasing recommend awarding the contract to the lowest
priced, responsive and responsible bidder, Desert Testing Services, LLC
(a Mesa business), at $135,000 annually, based on estimated
requirements.
*6-d 14-0281 Purchase of Two (2) Replacement Sedans for the Fire and Medical
Department (Citywide)
Fire and Medical, Dispatch and Deployment has requested the purchase
of two sedans in lieu of a replacement pickup truck that has met
established criteria and will be sold at auction. The allotted funds for the
replacement truck will cover the cost of the two sedans.
Fire and Medical and Purchasing recommend authorizing the purchase
from an existing Mesa contract with Courtesy Chevrolet, at $42,452.34.
This purchase is funded by the Fire and Medical budget.
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*6-e 14-0287 Dollar-Limit Increase to the Term Contract for Fire Protective Clothing for
the Fire and Medical Department (Citywide)
The increase is needed to purchase turnouts for 18 firefighter recruits who
started the academy in early March. Replacement of turnout clothing is
also required due to unanticipated liner delamination during advanced
inspections occurring in garments that are eight and nine years of age.
The City replaces turnouts that are older than ten years.
Fire and Medical and Purchasing recommend authorizing a dollar-limit
increase of $150,000 with United Fire Equipment Company, from
$220,000 to $370,000, based on estimated requirements.
*6-f 14-0283 Three (3)-Year Term Contract for Alkyd Thermoplastic Striping Material for
the Materials and Supply Warehouse (for the Transportation Department)
(Citywide)
This contract will provide alkyd thermoplastic striping material used for
pavement striping of streets and crosswalks for street maintenance and
construction for the City. This thermoplastic material lasts much longer
than traffic paint. Mesa has taken the lead in bidding this contract as a
cooperative contract that includes estimated quantities for the cities of
Mesa, Glendale and Yuma.
Business Services, Transportation and Purchasing recommend awarding
the contract to the lowest priced, responsive and responsible bidder,
Sherwin Williams Company, at $197,600 annually, based on estimated
requirements.
*6-g 14-0282 Purchase of One (1) Replacement Light-Duty Cab and Chassis Service
Body Vehicle for the Transportation Department (Citywide)
This purchase will provide one replacement extended cab truck equipped
with a stake body for use in Transportation Field Operations. The
replacement vehicle has met established criteria and will be sold at
auction.
Fleet Services, Transportation and Purchasing recommend authorizing the
purchase from an existing Mesa contract with Berge Ford (a Mesa
business), at $48,155.16. This purchase is funded by the Vehicle
Replacement Fund.
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*6-h 14-0286 Three (3)-Year Term Contract for Mechanical Couplings for the Materials
and Supply Warehouse (for the Energy Resources Department) (Single
Bid) (Citywide)
Gas Utility uses mechanical fittings to connect polyethylene pipe in the
City's natural gas system for new construction projects and the
maintenance and repair of existing gas utilities. Only the Lycofit fitting as
manufactured by R.W. Lyall is approved for use in the City of Mesa's
natural gas distribution system.
Business Services, Energy Resources and Purchasing recommend
awarding the contract to the qualified single bidder, R.W. Lyall &
Company, Inc., at $33,000 annually, based on estimated requirements.
*6-i 14-0288 Three (3)-Year Term Contract for Meter Set Assemblies for the Materials
and Supply Warehouse (for the Energy Resources Department)
(Citywide)
Gas Utility uses meter set assemblies, which include the preassembled
gas regulator, steel piping and meter bar, in the City's natural gas
distribution system for new construction projects and the maintenance and
repair of existing gas utilities.
Business Services, Energy Resources and Purchasing recommend
awarding the contract to the qualified single bidder, R.W. Lyall &
Company, Inc., at $103,000 annually, based on estimated requirements.
*6-j 14-0290 Three (3)-Year Term Contract for Riverview and Player Development
Facilities Maintenance Equipment for the Parks, Recreation and
Commercial Facilities Department (Citywide)
This contract will provide facilities maintenance equipment required for
City maintenance of the new facilities at Riverview Park and Baseball
Player Development areas including motorized rakes; tow-behind,
backpack and handheld blowers; a motorized aerator; string trimmers;
walk-behind edger/trimmers; a motorized trash pump; and walk-behind
mowers.
Parks, Recreation and Commercial Facilities and Purchasing recommend
awarding the contract to the lowest priced, responsive and responsible
bidders: A & G Turf Equipment, Inc., at $5,940.59; Jacobsen West, at
$64,016.13; R & R Products, Inc., at $1,459.19; Simpson Norton
Corporation, at $7,252.44; and Tempe Power Equipment, LLC, at
$3,010.74; for the combined total award of $81,679.09. This purchase is
funded by Enterprise Capital Project Funds, Cubs Spring Training Facility.
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7 Take action on the following resolutions:
*7-a 14-0277 Approving and authorizing the City Manager to enter into an
Intergovernmental Agreement with the Town of Superior for vehicle/fire
apparatus maintenance and repair services to be performed by the Mesa
Fire Department Maintenance Division. (Citywide)
*7-b 14-0280 Approving and authorizing the City Manager to enter into a Solar Services
Agreement and a Performance Guarantee Agreement with Solar City for
the purchase and sale of solar services through the finance, design,
installation, operation and maintenance of a solar panel system for the
Red Mountain Police Substation. (District 2)
The agreements authorize the purchase of solar energy for twenty (20)
years at $0.061 per kilowatt hour from Solar City, as well as the granting of
an associated license to Solar City for the construction, operation and
maintenance of a solar facility of approximately 169 DC kW on the
property.
*7-c 14-0302 Approving and authorizing the City Manager to enter into an
Intergovernmental Agreement with Maricopa County and the Town of
Queen Creek to cost share in the development of a design concept report
(DCR) for the intersection of Germann Road and Sossaman Road.
(District 6)
The purpose of the DCR will be to define a recommended configuration
and/or grade separation of Germann and Sossaman Roads in the vicinity
of the Union Pacific Railroad. It will also allow further stakeholder and
public vetting of potential alternatives prior to the identification of a
preferred configuration and associated Right of Way.
The total estimated cost of the DCR is $150,000 with the City's share to be
1/3 or $50,000.
*7-d 14-0305 Approving and authorizing the City Manager to enter into an
Intergovernmental Agreement with Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian
Community for the sharing of radio communications sites and facilities.
(Citywide)
*7-e 14-0322 Approving the Third Substantial Amendment to the Annual Action Plan for
FY 2011-2012 and authorizing the City Manager to amend, sign and
submit the Amendment to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban
Development. (Citywide)
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*7-f 14-0325 Approving the First Substantial Amendment to the Annual Action Plan for
FY 2012-2013 and authorizing the City Manager to amend, sign and
submit the Amendment to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban
Development. (Citywide)
*7-g 14-0326 Approving the First Substantial Amendment to the Annual Action Plan for
FY 2013-2014 and authorizing the City Manager to amend, sign and
submit the Amendment to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban
Development. (Citywide)
8 Discuss, receive public comment, and take action on the ordinances
introduced at a prior Council meeting. Any citizen who wants to provide
comment should submit a blue card to the City Clerk before the item is
voted on. If a citizen wants to comment on an item listed with an asterisk
(*), a blue card must be given to the City Clerk before Council votes on the
Consent Agenda.
*8-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
P&Z Board Recommendation: Approval with Conditions (Vote: 5-0,
Boardmembers Hudson and Johnson, absent)
*8-b 14-0265 Z14-003 (District 4) 345 South Shouse. 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
P&Z Board Recommendation: Approval with Conditions (Vote: 5-0,
Boardmembers Hudson and Johnson, absent)
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*8-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
P&Z Board Recommendation: Approval with Conditions (Vote: 5-0,
Boardmembers Hudson and Johnson, absent)
9 Take action on the following subdivision plat:
*9-a 14-0308 "The Groves of Hermosa Vista II" (District 1) 2000 to 2100 blocks of East
Mallory Street (south side) and the 2100 block of East Menlo Circle (west
end). Located on the SEC of Old Gilbert Road and Mallory Street. 11
RS-15 lots (4± acres). Brent C. Berge and Deborah I. Berge, owners;
Traver Jones, Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc., engineer.
10 Adoption of the following Notice of Intention and setting May 19, 2014 as
the date of the public hearing:
*10-a 14-0299 Notice of Intention to Adjust Utility Rates
Items not on the Consent Agenda
11 Conduct a public hearing and take action on the following Minor General
Plan Amendment and ordinance that was introduced at a prior Council
meeting:
11-a 14-0268 GPMinor14-003 (District 5) 529 South Hawes Road. Located south of
Broadway Road on the east side of Hawes Road (3.4± acres). Minor
General Plan Amendment to adjust the boundaries of the existing Mesa
2025 General Plan Land Use Designation from MDR 6-10 to MDR 10-15.
This request will allow the development of townhomes.
Staff Recommendation: Adoption
P&Z Board Recommendation: Adoption (Vote: 5-0, Boardmembers
Hudson and Johnson absent)
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11-b 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
P&Z Board Recommendation: Approval with Conditions (Vote: 5-0,
Boardmembers Hudson and Johnson, absent)
12 Conduct a public hearing on the License and Use Agreement with
Matheson Tri-Gas, Inc., and take action on the following resolution:
12-a 14-0303 A resolution approving and authorizing the City Manager to enter into a
Right-of-Way License with Matheson Tri-Gas, Inc., for the installation,
operation and maintenence of an industrial pipeline for conveyance of
nontoxic, nonflammable gas, such as nitrogen gas, within the City
right-of-way and easements for industrial users. The proposed,
non-exclusive agreement has a twenty five year combined term.
(District 6)
13 Items from citizens present. (Maximum of three speakers for three minutes
per speaker).
14 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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