City Council

Agenda

1. Mayor's Welcome
2. Roll Call
3. Invocation by Reverend Dr. Derrick Elliott at Desert Heritage 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 Mesa Drummer A restaurant that serves lunch and dinner is requesting a new Series 12 Restaurant License for Tree Top Construction LLC, 1211 North Country Club Drive Suite 9 - Jeffrey Craig Miller, agent. The existing Series 12 Restaurant License held by A Pleasant Affair LLC will revert to the State. (District 1)
    Liquor License Application
11. 3-b Mojo Smoke Palace #2 A smoke shop is requesting a new Series 10 Beer and Wine Store License for Eshu Alakentu LLC, 1057 North Mesa Drive - Victor Eduardo Hernandez Rodriguez, agent. There is no existing license at this location. (District 1)
    Liquor License Application
12. 3-c Inspirations of Mesa A restaurant that serves lunch and dinner is requesting a new Series 12 Restaurant License for VOP Mesa LLC, 6220 East Broadway Road - Garrett Richard Jones, agent. The existing Series 12 Restaurant License held by BLC Springs at East Mesa LLC will revert to the State. (District 2)
    Liquor License Application
13. 3-d Taroko Sports A restaurant that serves lunch and dinner is requesting a new Series 12 Restaurant License for Taroko US Corporation, 1738 West Rio Salado Parkway - Keith Brian Turner, agent. There is no existing license at this location. (District 3)
    Liquor License Application
14. 3-e Rapid Refuel A convenience store is requesting a new Series 10 Beer and Wine Store License for Rapid Refuel LLC, 6951 East Southern Avenue - Meagan Jean Nelson, agent. There is no existing license at this location. (District 6)
    Liquor License Application
15. Take action on the following contracts:
16. 4-a Use of a 32-Month Cooperative Term Contract for Hach Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) Equipment, Parts, and Services for the Water Resources Department (Citywide) This contract is for OEM Hach instruments, replacement parts, and certified repair services. Hach instruments are used by City staff to analyze water samples for chemical and physical properties. Operators rely on OEM maintenance kits to clean and calibrate equipment, ensuring consistent and accurate performance. Technicians use diagnostic tools and replacement parts to maintain or restore functionality. The Water Resources Department and Procurement Services recommend authorizing the purchase using the City of Tempe, Strategic Alliance for Volume Expenditures (S.A.V.E.) cooperative contract with Hach at $580,000 annually, with an annual increase allowance of up to 5% or the adjusted Consumer Price Index.
    Contract
17. 4-b One-Year Term Contract with Four-Year Renewal Options for Pad-Mounted Insulated Switchgears for the Energy Resources Department (Citywide) This contract establishes an agreement with three qualified vendors to supply pad-mounted 15kV SF6 insulated switchgears for the City’s electrical distribution system. The equipment is essential for controlling and isolating circuits to ensure reliable and safe power delivery and will be used for new construction, system upgrades, and replacement of aging infrastructure. A committee representing the Engineering and Energy Resources Departments and Procurement Services evaluated responses and recommend awarding the contract to the highest scored proposals from Arizona Sun Sales (G&W), Border States Industries Inc. and Wesco dba Anixter Inc. at $750,000 annually, based on estimated requirements.
    Contract
18. 4-c Use of a Cooperative Term Contract for Furniture and Related Services for Sunaire property for the Community Services Department (Funded by ARPA Related Interest Income) (Citywide) This contract is for furniture for the City-owned Sunaire property located at 6733 East Main Street, part of Mesa's Off the Streets program, anticipated to open in Spring of 2026. This authorization will accommodate the initial purchase as known and provide capacity for additional needs if identified. The Community Services Department and Procurement Services recommend authorizing the one-time purchase using the State of Arizona cooperative contract with Goodman’s Interior Structures in an amount not to exceed $430,000, based on estimated requirements.
    Contract
19. Take action on the following resolutions:
20. 5-a Approving and authorizing the City Manager to enter a Subgrant Award Agreement with the Arizona Department of Public Safety, to accept $457,761 in grant funds from the Victims of Crime Act, Victim Assistance Grant Program. Funds will be used for personnel expenses at the Police Department’s Mesa Family Advocacy Center. (Citywide) Resolution No. 12430
    Resolution
21. 5-b Approving and authorizing the City Manager to enter into an Intergovernmental Agreement with the Salt River Pima Maricopa Indian Community for the receipt and distribution of $1,615,000 in Proposition 202 Funds. (Citywide) Resolution No. 12431 Under this agreement, $300,000 will go to the City of Mesa to support programs in Fire and Medical ($100,000); Falcon Field Airport ($99,000); Library Services ($55,500); and Parks, Recreation, and Community Facilities ($45,500). The balance of funds will be distributed to other local community agencies as pass-through grants.
    Resolution
22. 5-c Approving and authorizing the City Manager to enter into an Amendment to the telecommunications license agreement with Level 3 Communications, LLC. (Citywide) Resolution No. 12432
    Resolution
23. 5-d Approving and adopting the Downtown Mesa Micromobility and Parking Plan, covering the area generally located from University Drive on the north to Broadway Road on the south and Country Club Drive on the west to Mesa Drive on the east. (District 4) Resolution No. 12433
    Resolution
24. 5-e Approving and authorizing the City Manager to enter into the third addendum to the Agreement for Museum and Exhibit Services with the Mesa Historical Society to contribute additional funding for necessary renovations for the Mesa Historical Museum at the Lehi Campus in exchange for the Mesa Historical Society providing additional community engagement events. (District 1) Resolution No. 12434
    Resolution
25. Introduction of the following ordinance and setting December 1, 2025 as the date of the public hearing:
26. 6-a An ordinance adopting Mesa City Code Section 8-10-13 titled “Capacity Fee” authorizing a water and wastewater capacity fee to fund City water and wastewater infrastructure projects. (Citywide) Ordinance No. 5970
    Ordinance
27. Take action on the following resolutions declaring titles and schedules of terms/rates/fees/charges to be public records and available to the public, and introducing the following ordinances regarding titles and schedules for City-owned utility terms/rates/fees/charges and setting December 1, 2025 as the date of the public hearing on these ordinances:
28. 7-a A resolution declaring proposed titles and schedules of terms/rates/fees/charges for electric utility services to be a public record. (Districts 1, 3 and 4) Resolution No. 12435
    Resolution
29. 7-b An ordinance adopting titles and schedules of terms/rates/fees/charges for electric utility services. (Districts 1, 3 and 4) Ordinance No. 5971
    Ordinance
30. 7-c A resolution declaring proposed titles and schedules of terms/rates/fees/charges for natural gas utility services to be a public record. (Citywide) Resolution No. 12436
    Resolution
31. 7-d An ordinance adopting titles and schedules of terms/rates/fees/charges for natural gas utility services. (Citywide) Ordinance No. 5972
    Ordinance
32. 7-e A resolution declaring proposed titles and schedules of terms/rates/fees/charges for water utility services to be a public record. (Citywide) Resolution No. 12437
    Resolution
33. 7-f An ordinance adopting titles and schedules of terms/rates/fees/charges for water utility services. (Citywide) Ordinance No. 5973
    Ordinance
34. 7-g A resolution declaring proposed titles and schedules of terms/rates/fees/charges for wastewater utility services to be a public record. (Citywide) Resolution No. 12438
    Resolution
35. 7-h An ordinance adopting titles and schedules of terms/rates/fees/charges for wastewater utility services. (Citywide) Ordinance No. 5974
    Ordinance
36. 7-i A resolution declaring proposed titles and schedules of terms/rates/fees/charges for solid waste utility services to be a public record. (Citywide) Resolution No. 12439
    Resolution
37. 7-j An ordinance adopting titles and schedules of terms/rates/fees/charges for solid waste utility services. (Citywide) Ordinance No. 5975
    Ordinance
38. Items not on the Consent Agenda
39. 8 Items from citizens present. (Maximum of three speakers for three minutes per speaker.)
    Public Hearing
40. Adjournment.¹
41. 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.