City Council

Monday, July 20, 2026 City Hall 5:45 PM 20 East Main Street¹ City Council Agenda Mark Freeman Mayor Rich Adams Dorean Taylor Francisco Heredia Councilmember, District 1 Councilmember, District 2 Councilmember, District 3 Jennifer Duff Alicia Goforth Scott Somers Councilmember, District 4 Councilmember, District 5 Vice Mayor, District 6 DECORUM: The public is encouraged to attend City Council meetings in person or electronically. All persons attending the meeting are asked to observe the rules of politeness, propriety, decorum, and good conduct. Disrupting the meeting may result in being asked to leave or being removed from the building. ACCESSIBILITY: The City is committed to making its public meetings accessible to persons with disabilities. For special/reasonable 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. SERVICIOS EN ESPAÑOL: Si necesita asistencia o servicio de interpretación en Español, comuníquese con la Ciudad al menos 48 horas antes de la reunion al (480) 644-2767. PARTICIPATION: Members of the public may address the City Council on a specific agenda item or during “Items from Citizens Present.” To speak in person, submit a request to speak before the scheduled start time of the meeting using the kiosks in the lobby or through the City Clerk’s webpage (scan the QR code posted in the lobby). Only one request per person, per item, may be submitted. When called, please come to the lectern and state your name and district for the record. Comments on agenda items should relate to the item under consideration. During “Items from Citizens Present,” up to three speakers may address general issues within the City Council’s jurisdiction; Councilmembers generally may not discuss or take legal action on matters raised by speakers that are not listed on the agenda. Comments are generally limited to three minutes unless otherwise determined by the Mayor. If you are with a group, please designate a spokesperson. CONSENT AGENDA: All items listed on the agenda 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. To request removal of an item from the consent agenda, please submit a request to speak to the City Clerk prior to the scheduled start time of the meeting. NOTICE: 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. If the agenda indicates, the City Council may vote to go into executive session which will not be open to the public [A.R.S. § 38-431.03]. 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Visit https://www.mesaaz.gov/government/city-council-meetings for additional meeting and participation information. City Council Meeting Agenda - Tentative July 20, 2026 Mayor's Welcome Roll Call Invocation by Reverend Kelsey Martin of Celebration of Life Presbyterian Church Pledge of Allegiance Awards, Recognitions and Announcements 1 Take action on all consent agenda items. Items on the Consent Agenda *2 26-0037 Approval of minutes of previous meetings as written. 3 Take action on the following liquor license application: *3-a 26-0646 Ash & Ale Co A convenience store is requesting a new Series 10 Beer and Wine Store License for A & A 2709 LLC, 2709 West Guadalupe Road - Jared Michael Repinski, agent. The existing license held by VJ Retail LLC will revert to the State. (District 3) 4 Take action on the following contracts: *4-a 26-0632 Use of a Cooperative Contract for the Purchase of an Electric Underground Cable Puller (Replacement) for the Fleet Services and Energy Resources Departments (Citywide) Energy Resources requires a replacement underground cable puller, as the existing unit has reached its end-of-life criteria and is recommended for retirement. This equipment is used daily to install electrical cable through underground conduit systems and is a critical asset for maintaining efficient underground infrastructure and reducing the risk of cable damage, equipment failure, and project delays. The Fleet Services and Energy Resources Departments and Procurement Services recommend authorizing the purchase using the Sourcewell cooperative contract with Global Rental Company, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $171,101, based on estimated requirements. City of Mesa Page 2 Printed on 7/14/2026 City Council Meeting Agenda - Tentative July 20, 2026 *4-b 26-0633 One-Year Use of a Cooperative Term Contract with Two, One-Year Renewal Options for the Purchase of Field and Turf Irrigation, and Landscaping Products, and Specialty Conditioners and Soils for the Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities Department (PRCF) (Citywide) This contract will provide the necessary irrigation, parts, replacement equipment, new equipment, and repairs to support the Motorola IRRInet Irrigation Control Systems in the City’s Park and Facilities system. It also provides support for PRCF’s Enterprise Application Software, Mottech Irrigation Control Center. The Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities Department and Procurement Services recommend authorizing the purchase using the BuyBoard cooperative contract with Interspec, LLC, in an amount not to exceed $300,000 annually, with an annual increase allowance of up to 5%, or the adjusted Consumer Price Index. *4-c 26-0634 Three-Year Term Contract with Two-Year Renewal Options for Seasonal Ice Rink Construction, Installation, and Removal Services for the Parks, Recreation & Community Facilities Department (Citywide) This contract will provide for the rental, installation, operation, maintenance, and removal of a temporary outdoor ice rink at the Plaza at Mesa City Center for Merry Main Street. The rink will include the necessary refrigeration equipment, rink system, skate rentals, resurfacing equipment, and related support services. A committee representing the Parks, Recreation & Community Facilities Department and Procurement Services evaluated responses and recommend awarding the contract to the highest scored proposal from IRA Rinks West, LLC dba Ice Rink Events in a total amount not to exceed $204,800 annually, with an annual increase allowance of up to 5% or the adjusted Consumer Price Index. City of Mesa Page 3 Printed on 7/14/2026 City Council Meeting Agenda - Tentative July 20, 2026 *4-d 26-0635 Four-Year Use of a Cooperative Term Contract with One-Year Renewal Option for the Purchase of Wastewater Bioaugmentation for the Water Resources Department (Citywide) This contract will provide the implementation of a specialized bioaugmentation designed to reduce odor emissions and hydrogen sulfide generation in areas of the sewer system where traditional chemical treatment is not feasible. The service includes installation and monthly maintenance of microbial dosing units that release a patented blend of beneficial bacteria into the collection system. These microbes outcompete hydrogen-sulfide producing bacteria, improve odor control and reduce corrosion within wastewater infrastructure. The Water Resources Department and Procurement Services recommend authorizing the purchase using the Interlocal Purchasing System (TIPS) cooperative contract with In-Pipe Technology, LLC, in an amount not to exceed $300,000 annually, with an annual increase allowance of up to 5% or the adjusted Consumer Price Index. 5 Take action on the following resolutions: *5-a 26-0596 Levying the amount to be collected by a secondary property tax and the rate upon each one hundred dollars ($100) of assessed valuation of property subject to taxation within the City of Mesa for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027. (Citywide) *5-b 26-0625 A resolution approving and authorizing the City Manager to enter into an Intergovernmental Agreement with the City of Phoenix for Next Generation 9-1-1 Policy Routing Function (PRF) Backup Services for Police, Fire and Emergency Medical Communications. (Citywide) *5-c 26-0626 Approving and authorizing the City Manager to enter a Memorandum of Understanding with the Federal Bureau of Investigation to participate in the Safe Streets Task Force (SSTF). (Citywide) *5-d 26-0627 Approving and authorizing the City Manager to enter into an Intergovernmental Agreement with Mesa Unified School District #4 to provide Mesa Police Officers to perform School Resource Officer duties. (Citywide) *5-e 26-0628 Approving and authorizing the City Manager to enter into an Intergovernmental Agreement with Queen Creek Unified School District #95 to provide Mesa Police Officers to perform School Resource Officer duties for schools located within the City of Mesa. (Citywide) City of Mesa Page 4 Printed on 7/14/2026 City Council Meeting Agenda - Tentative July 20, 2026 *5-f 26-0620 Approving and authorizing the City Manager to enter into a Foreign Trade Zone Operator Agreement for Foreign Trade Zone 221 with Arrow Global Supply Chain Services, Inc. at three adjacent sites: 7449 East Pecos Road, 7453 East Pecos Rd, and 7250 South Sossaman Road. (District 6) 6 Introduction of the following ordinances and setting July 27, 2026 as the date of the public hearing on these ordinances: *6-a 26-0617 Amending Table 1 entitled Mesa Development Impact Fees in Mesa City Code, Title 5, Chapter 17 to remove the Public Safety Impact Fee Category column to confirm the discontinuation of this fee. (Citywide) *6-b 26-0618 Amending Sections 10-4-5 and 10-4-6 of the Mesa City Code to modify the existing speed limit from 40 mph to 35 mph on Mesa Drive from Bates Street to Lehi Road, and modify the speed limit from 35 mph to 30 mph on Mesa Drive between Bates Street to the north City limits, as recommended by the Transportation Advisory Board. (District 1) *6-c 26-0619 Amending Sections 10-4-5 and 10-4-6 of the Mesa City Code to modify the existing speed limit from 40 mph to 35 mph on Horne from Brown Road to McKellips Road, and modify the speed limit from 35 mph to 30 mph on Horne between McKellips Road to the north City limits, as recommended by the Transportation Advisory Board. (District 1) *6-d 26-0608 ZON25-00110 "San Antonio Tire Shop" 0.4± acres located at 1609 West University Drive. Rezone from Office Commercial (OC) to Limited Commercial with a Bonus Intensity Zone Overlay (LC-BIZ) and Site Plan Review. This request will allow for an approximately 4,015± square foot Minor Automobile Repair facility. Tres Hermanos, LLC, owner; All Right Builders, Inc., applicant. (District 3) Staff Recommendation: Approval with conditions P&Z Board Recommendation: Approval with conditions (Vote: 7-0) *6-e 26-0609 ZON26-00333 "Faith Christian School" 9.9 acres located at 3761 South Power Road. Council Use Permit for a Private School, and Modification of Conditions of Approval (1-5, 8, 12 & 13) of Ordinance No. 4646, from Case No. Z06-088. Leman Academy of Excellence, Inc., owner; Ganeen Harstick, Faith Christian School, applicant. (District 6) Staff Recommendation: Approval with conditions P&Z Board Recommendation: Approval with conditions (Vote: 7-0) City of Mesa Page 5 Printed on 7/14/2026 City Council Meeting Agenda - Tentative July 20, 2026 7 Take action on the following resolution declaring “2026 Zoning Code Refinement Text Amendment” to be a public record and available to the public, and introducing the following ordinance and setting July 27, 2026, as the date of the public hearing: *7-a 26-0636 A resolution declaring the documents filed with the City Clerk titled “2026 Zoning Code Refinement Text Amendment” to be a public record and providing for the availability of the documents for public use and inspection with the City Clerk. (Citywide) *7-b 26-0621 Proposed amendments to Mesa City Code, Title 11, Chapters 5, 6, 7, 8, 30, 31, 34, 43, 67, 81, 86, and 87. The amendments include, but are not limited to: modifying entryway monumentation requirements; refining building material and color standards; updating Employment District use tables and development standards; clarifying lot and land division requirements; modifying standards for Detached Accessory Buildings or Structures and Accessory Dwelling Units; updating Live/Work Unit and residential use standards in Commercial Districts; refining screening requirements for certain specific uses and activities; modifying landscaping and alternative landscape plan provisions; modifying landscape diversity requirements; updating Manufactured Home and Recreational Vehicle Accessory Structure standards; clarifying sign regulations; updating procedural requirements related to written protests, application review, and expirations; modifying definitions of "Home Occupations," "Live/Work Units," and "Indoor Warehousing And Storage"; and adding a definition for "Hazardous Material Warehousing and Storage." (Citywide) Staff Recommendation: Adoption P&Z Recommendation: Adoption with Conditions (Vote: 5-0) 8 Take action on the following resolution declaring “Section 11-31-40: Fleet-Based Services” to be a public record and available to the public, and introducing the following ordinance and setting July 27, 2026, as the date of the public hearing: *8-a 26-0637 A resolution declaring the documents filed with the City Clerk titled “Section 11-31-40: Fleet-Based Services” to be a public record and providing for the availability of the documents for public use and inspection with the City Clerk. (Citywide) City of Mesa Page 6 Printed on 7/14/2026 City Council Meeting Agenda - Tentative July 20, 2026 *8-b 26-0622 Proposed amendments to Mesa City Code, Title 11, Chapters 6, 7, 8, 31, and 86 pertaining to the emerging technology and use of electric vehicles, specifically Fleet-Based Services and Service Stations. The amendments include, but are not limited to: adding definitions for Fleet-Based Services, Accessory Fleet-Based Services, Heavy Fleet-Based Services, and Accessory Electric Vehicle Charging; modifying definitions for Light Fleet-Based Services and Service Stations; adding Heavy Fleet-Based Services, Accessory Electric Vehicle Charging; modifying use tables and related footnotes to reflect the new definitions; modifying Section 11-31-25 titled, “Service Stations”; and adding Section 11-31-40 titled, “Fleet-Based Services.” (Citywide) Staff Recommendation: Adoption P&Z Recommendation: Adoption with Conditions (Vote: 5-0) Items not on the Consent Agenda 9 26-0012 Items from citizens present. (Maximum of three speakers for three minutes per speaker.) 10 Adjournment.¹ ¹ Prior to adjournment, at this Council meeting, the City Council may vote to go into executive session for legal advice on any item listed on this agenda pursuant to A.R.S. §38-431.03(A)(3); this notice is given pursuant to A.R.S. §38-431.02 to the members of the City Council and the public. City of Mesa Page 7 Printed on 7/14/2026