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City Council

Monday, September 22, 2025 · 5:45 PM AM · Council Chambers

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Agenda

  1. Mayor's Welcome
  2. Roll Call
  3. Invocation by Pastor Jared Moore with One Life Church.
  4. Pledge of Allegiance
  5. Awards, Recognitions and Announcements
  6. Take action on all consent agenda items.
  7. Items on the Consent Agenda
  8. 2 Approval of minutes of previous meetings as written.
    Minutes
  9. Take action on the following liquor license applications:
  10. 3-a Gin’s Smoke Shop      A tobacco shop is requesting a new Series 10 Beer & Wine Store License for Memushaj LLC, 1927 North Gilbert Road Suite 2– Vergjin Memushaj, agent. There is no existing license at this location. (District 1)
    Liquor License Application
  11. 3-b Alessia’s Italian Food-Alessia’s Ristorante Italiano   A restaurant that serves lunch and dinner is requesting a new Series 12 Restaurant License for Alessia’s Ristorante Italiano LLC, 5251 East Brown Road Suite 105 -109 – Jeffrey Miller, agent. The existing Series 7 Beer and Wine bar license held by Alessia’s Ristorante Italiano LLC will remain active at the location and stack with the Series 12 Restaurant License. (District 5)
    Liquor License Application
  12. 3-c Circle K Store # 9577   A convenience store is requesting a new Series 9 Liquor Store License for Circle K Stores Inc., 10744 East Elliot Road – Maria Danielle Burgess, agent. The existing Series 10 Beer & Wine Store License held by Circle K Stores Inc will revert to the State. (District 6)
    Liquor License Application
  13. 3-d 7-Eleven # 43049   A convenience store is requesting a new Series 10 Beer & Wine Store License for Kyra 1 Inc., 7226 South Ellsworth Road – Kevinder Singh Nijjar, agent. The existing license held by Western Refining Retail LLC will revert back to the State. (District 6)
    Liquor License Application
  14. Take action on the following contracts:
  15. 4-a Three-Year Term Contract with Two-Year Renewal Options for Fabrication and Installation of Parks and Facility Signs for the Parks, Recreation, and Community Facilities Department (Citywide)   This purchase will provide a contractor to design, provide plans, fabricate, and install new or repair existing park identification (ID), rule, and building ID signs, and other signage in various parks and facilities throughout the City.   A committee representing the Arts and Culture, Library Services, and Parks, Recreation, and Community Facilities Departments and Procurement Services evaluated responses and recommend awarding the contract to the highest scored proposal from Sierra Signs & Service, Inc. (a Mesa business) at $541,500 annually, with an annual increase allowance of up to 5%, or the adjusted Producer Price Index.
    Contract
  16. 4-b 11-Month Use of a Cooperative Term Contract with Renewal Options for a Distributed Antenna System (New) for the Mesa Gateway Airport as requested by the Department of Innovation and Technology Department (Citywide)   Mesa Gateway Airport has experienced persistent radio City communication challenges in several areas for first responders using portable radios. To address these critical gaps, an Emergency Responder Communication Enhancement System (ERCES) will need to be installed. The system will ensure reliable communication across the airport, eliminating dead spots. These issues were identified based on a coverage study test.   The Department of Innovation and Technology and Procurement Services recommend authorizing the purchase using the State of Arizona cooperative contract with DiscountCell, Inc. at $250,000 (Year 1) and $30,000 annually for subsequent years for ongoing annual maintenance and repair costs.
    Contract
  17. 4-c Five-Year Term Contract for Industrial Plumbing Supplies for the Water Resources and Parks, Recreation, and Community Facilities Departments (Citywide) This contract will provide pipe, fittings, valves, backflow devices, and other related products and equipment. These items will be utilized at Water and Wastewater treatment facilities and by the Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities Department for the installation, repair, and replacement of their infrastructure. Mesa partnered with the AXIA Cooperative to lead the solicitation that created this contract. It will be available to over 30,000 public agencies nationally, including state and local governmental entities, public and private primary, secondary, and higher education entities, non-profit entities, and other agencies through AXIA’s cooperative purchasing program. A committee representing the Water Resources Department and Procurement Services evaluated responses and recommend awarding the contract to the highest scored proposals from Best Plumbing Specialties, Inc., Core & Main LP, Sid Tool Co. Inc. dba MSC Industrial Supply Co. and Six Points Hardware at $1,400,000 annually, with an annual increase allowance of up to 5%, or the adjusted Consumer Price Index.
    Contract
  18. Take action on the following resolutions:
  19. 5-a Approving and authorizing the City Manager to enter into contracts for the purchase of firm natural gas supplies for the City of Mesa natural gas distribution system, for a period of up to five years and in the amounts up to the full requirements of the system, as well as an agreement for asset management. (Citywide) Resolution No. 12413
    Resolution
  20. 5-b Approving and authorizing the City Manager to accept Proposition 202 funds from the Gila River Indian Community in the amount of $569,675 and administer awarded funds. (Citywide) Resolution No. 12414
    Resolution
  21. 5-c Authorizing the City Manager to enter into the Fourth Amendment of an Intergovernmental Agreement between City of Mesa and Arizona Board of Regents for and on behalf of Arizona State University for Crime Analysis assistance. (Citywide) Resolution No. 12415
    Resolution
  22. 5-d Providing a recommendation to the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors on the neighborhood’s request for the City of Mesa’s consent for the formation of the Mesa Vista Estates Irrigation Water Delivery District (IWDD), generally bounded by East Jensen Street on the north, East Mesa Vista Lane on the south, North Mesa Drive on the west, and North Dresden on the east. (District 1) Resolution No. 12416
    Resolution
  23. Introduction of the following ordinances and setting October 6, 2025 as the date of the public hearing on these ordinances:
  24. 6-a ZON22-00890 "Gateway Park" 33.3± acres located at the northwest and southwest corners of East Ray Road and South Hawes Road. Rezone 15.6± acres from Limited Commercial with a Planned Area Development Overlay (LC-PAD) to Limited Commercial (LC), rezone 17.7± acres from LC-PAD to Light Industrial with a PAD overlay (LI-PAD) and Site Plan Review for an approximately 235,600± square foot industrial development and future commercial development. Mesa Airport Growth Properties LLC, owner; Wendy Riddell, Berry Riddell LLC, applicant. (District 6) Ordinance No. 5966 Staff Recommendation: Approval with conditions P&Z Board Recommendation: Approval with conditions (Vote: 5-0)
    Ordinance
  25. 6-b Amending Sections 10-4-4 and 10-4-5 of the Mesa City Code to reduce the speed limit from 40 mph to 35 mph on Extension Road between Baseline Road and Southern Avenue, as recommended by the Transportation Advisory Board. (Districts 3 and 4) Ordinance No. 5967
    Ordinance
  26. Discuss, receive public comment, and take action on the zoning ordinance, and take action on the resolution, relating to the development 4062 E Main:
  27. 7-a ZON25-00366 "4062 E Main" 3.7± acres located approximately 1,600± feet west of the northwest corner of East Main Street and North Greenfield Road. Minor General Plan Amendment to change the Placetype from Urban Center with an Evolve Growth Strategy to Urban Residential with an Evolve Growth Strategy. Dolly Varden LLC, owner; Tim Boyle, Atmosphere Architects, applicant. (District 2) Resolution No. 12417 Staff Recommendation: Adoption P&Z Board Recommendation: Adoption (Vote: 6-0)
    Resolution
  28. 7-b ZON25-00025 "4062 E Main" 7± acres located approximately 1,600± feet west of the northwest corner of East Main Street and North Greenfield Road. Rezone 3.3± acres from Multiple Residence-4 (RM-4) to Multiple Residence-4 with a Planned Area Development Overlay (RM-4-PAD) and rezone 3.7± acres from RM-4-PAD to RM-4 with a new PAD overlay (RM-4-PAD) and Site Plan Review for a 137-unit attached single-residence development. Dolly Varden LLC, owner; Tim Boyle, Atmosphere Architects, applicant. (District 2) Ordinance No. 5964   Staff Recommendation: Approval with conditions P&Z Board Recommendation: Approval with conditions (Vote: 6-0)
    Ordinance
  29. Discuss, receive public comment, and take action on the following ordinances:
  30. 8-a Proposed amendments to Chapters 14 and 86 of Title 11 of the Mesa City Code. The amendments include but are not limited to: repealing in its entirety Chapter 14 - Employment Opportunity District and adopting a new “Chapter 14 - Employment Opportunity District” and modifying Section 11-86-1: Purpose and Applicability pertaining to the purpose and applicability of use types. (Citywide) Ordinance No. 5962   Staff Recommendation: Adoption P&Z Board Recommendation: Adoption (Vote: 6-0)
    Ordinance
  31. 8-b Discuss, receive public comment, and take action on the following ordinance: Proposed amendments to Chapter 36 of Title 11 of the Mesa City Code pertaining to legal nonconforming uses, lots/parcels, structures, and sites, and legal procedurally conforming uses and structures. The amendments repeal in its entirety Chapter 36 - Nonconforming Uses, Structures, and Lots and adopt a new “Chapter 36 - Nonconforming and Procedurally Conforming.” (Citywide) Ordinance No. 5963
    Ordinance
  32. 8-c ZON25-00304 "Price Manor II" 6.5± acres located approximately 1,620± feet north of the northeast corner of East McKellips Road and North Center Street. Rezone from Single Residence-9 with a Planned Area Development overlay (RS-9-PAD) to Small Lot Single Residence 4.5 with a PAD overlay (RSL-4.5-PAD) for a 41-lot single residence development. Thomas Ahdoot, owner; Sean Lake, Pew & Lake PLC, applicant. (District 1) Ordinance No. 5965 Staff Recommendation: Approval with conditions P&Z Board Recommendation: Approval with conditions (Vote: 6-0)
    Ordinance
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  34. Items not on the Consent Agenda
  35. Discuss, receive public comment, and take action on the zoning ordinance, and take action on the resolution, relating to the development Park North Multi-Family:
  36. 9-a ZON24-00708 "Park North Multi-Family" 5± acres located approximately 275 feet east of the northeast corner of South Power Road and East Guadalupe Road. Rezone from Limited Commercial with Planned Area Development Overlay (LC-PAD) to Limited Commercial with a new Planned Area Development Overlay (LC-PAD), Council Use Permit, and Site Plan Review for the development of a 120-unit multiple residence development. P & G Land Development LLC, owner; Chris Webb, Rose Law Group, applicant. (District 6) Ordinance No. 5940   Staff Recommendation: Approval with conditions P&Z Board Recommendation: Approval with conditions (Vote: 4-0)
    Ordinance
  37. 9-b A resolution approving and authorizing the City Manager to enter into a Development Agreement (DA No. 24-00052) relating to a multiple residence development on 5 +/- acres of property located approximately 275 feet east of the northeast corner of South Power Road and East Guadalupe Road, requiring landscaping and construction of a pathway on parcels adjacent to the property, and notice to tenants of the possibility of noise and light intrusion from a nearby park. (District 6) Resolution No. 12418
    Resolution
  38. Adopting the following Notice of Intention and setting December 1, 2025 as the date for the public hearing:
  39. 10-a Presentation and discussion on proposed utility rate adjustments.
    Notice of Intention
  40. 10-b Adoption of Notice of Intention to adjust utility rates.
    Notice of Intention
  41. Adopting the following Notice of Intention and setting December 1, 2025 as the date for the public hearing:
  42. 11-a Presentation and discussion on proposed water and wastewater capacity fees.
    Notice of Intention
  43. 11-b Adoption of Notice of Intention to establish water and wastewater capacity fees.
    Notice of Intention
  44. Items from citizens present. (Maximum of three speakers for three minutes per speaker.)
  45. Adjournment.¹
  46. 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.