City Council

Monday, July 27, 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. 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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 27, 2026 Mayor's Welcome Roll Call Invocation by Pastor Michael Heiden La Mesa Ministries Pledge of Allegiance Awards, Recognitions and Announcements 1 Take action on all consent agenda items. Items on the Consent Agenda *2 26-0038 Approval of minutes of previous meetings as written. 3 Take action on the following liquor license application: *3-a 26-0660 Aldi #173 A grocery store is requesting a new Series 10 Beer and Wine Store License for Aldi (Arizona) LLC, 6853 East Elliot Road - Michelle Wu, agent. There is no existing license at this location. (District 6) 4 Take action on the following contracts: *4-a 26-0652 Three-Year Term Contract with Two-Year Renewal Options for Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) and Aftermarket Refuse Truck Parts for the Fleet Services Department (Citywide) This contract will provide for the purchase of OEM and Aftermarket refuse and refuse-related truck parts for the maintenance and repair of the City’s waste collection fleet. Fleet Services currently maintains 96 refuse collection vehicles that are critical to providing solid waste services to Mesa residents. Parts purchased under this contract will support ongoing preventative maintenance and repair operations. The Fleet Services Department and Procurement Services recommend awarding the contract to the lowest, responsive, and responsible bidders, BTE Body Company, Inc.; Haaker Equipment Company; Short Equipment, Inc.; Spartan Truck Manufacturing, Inc.; Wastebuilt Environmental Solutions, LLC, dba Wastequip, LLC; and Western Refuse and Recycling Equipment, Inc., in a combined total amount not to exceed $1,300,000 annually, with an annual increase allowance of up to 5% or the adjusted Producer Price Index. City of Mesa Page 2 Printed on 7/21/2026 City Council Meeting Agenda - Tentative July 27, 2026 *4-b 26-0655 One-Year Use of a Cooperative Term Contract with Three, One-Year Renewal Options for Instrument Service and Preventative Maintenance for the Public Safety Support Department (Citywide) This contract provides consolidated maintenance management for laboratory and scientific equipment used by Forensic Services. Specialty Underwriters, LLC, serves as a third-party service contract manager, combining maintenance needs from multiple manufacturers into a single, streamlined program. They negotiate service agreements, coordinate repairs, and track maintenance spending to help reduce overall costs while ensuring equipment reliability and uptime. The Public Safety Support Department and Procurement Services recommend authorizing the purchase using the State of Arizona cooperative contract with Specialty Underwriters, LLC, in an amount not to exceed $255,000 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 26-0651 Approving and authorizing the City Manager to enter into a development agreement, government property improvement lease, and other deal documents to facilitate the development of an AC Hotel by Marriott on the property located at the northeast corner of Main Street and Centennial Way. (District 4) *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) 6 Discuss, receive public comment, and take action on the following 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) Ordinance No. 6020 *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) Ordinance No. 6021 City of Mesa Page 3 Printed on 7/21/2026 City Council Meeting Agenda - Tentative July 27, 2026 *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) Ordinance No. 6022 *6-d 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) Ordinance No. 6025 Staff Recommendation: Adoption P&Z Recommendation: Adoption with Conditions (Vote: 5-0) *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) Ordinance No. 6024 Staff Recommendation: Approval with conditions P&Z Board Recommendation: Approval with conditions (Vote: 7-0) 7 Discuss, receive public comment, and take action on the following resolution and zoning ordinance related to the development known as “San Antonio Tire Shop": *7-a 26-0638 GPA26-00111 "San Antonio Tire Shop" 0.4± acres located at 1609 West University Drive. Minor General Plan Amendment to change the Placetype from Urban Residential to Urban Center. 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) City of Mesa Page 4 Printed on 7/21/2026 City Council Meeting Agenda - Tentative July 27, 2026 *7-b 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) Ordinance No. 6023 Staff Recommendation: Approval with conditions P&Z Board Recommendation: Approval with conditions (Vote: 7-0) Items not on the Consent Agenda 8 Discuss, receive public comment, and take action on one of the following ordinances pertaining to Zoning Ordinance amendments for Fleet-Based Services and Service Stations: 8-a 26-0684 Proposed amendments to Chapters 6, 7, 8, 31, and 86 pertaining to Fleet-Based Services and Service Stations. The amendments include, but are not limited to: adding definitions for 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, and related footnotes to land use tables; modifying Section 11-31-25 titled, “Service Stations”; and adding Section 11-31-40 titled, “Fleet-Based Services.” (Citywide) Ordinance No. 6026 This ordinance is a modified version of the ordinance discussed at July 16, 2026 study session modifying the required separation of Fleet-Based Services and Service Stations from residential uses and zoning districts from 100 to 150 feet and modifying the land use process for Light Fleet-Based Services in the LC District from permitted to requiring a Council Use Permit. City of Mesa Page 5 Printed on 7/21/2026 City Council Meeting Agenda - Tentative July 27, 2026 8-b 26-0686 Proposed amendments to Chapters 6, 7, 8, 31, and 86 pertaining to Fleet-Based Services and Service Stations. The amendments include, but are not limited to: adding definitions for 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, and related footnotes to land use tables; modifying Section 11-31-25 titled, “Service Stations”; and adding Section 11-31-40 titled, “Fleet-Based Services.” (Citywide) Ordinance No. 6027 This ordinance is a modified version of the ordinance discussed at July,16, 2026 study session modifying the required separation of Fleet-Based Services and Service Stations from residential uses and zoning districts from 100 to 150 feet, modifying the land use process for Light Fleet-Based Services in the LC District from permitted to requiring a Council Use Permit, and modifying the maximum height of fleet vehicle parking, charging, and storage from 30 feet to located at grade, except for in the GI and HI Districts where the maximum height would be 30 feet. 9 Items from citizens present. 9-a 26-0013 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 6 Printed on 7/21/2026