City Council

Agenda

1. Mayor's Welcome
2. Roll Call
3. Invocation by Pastor Jose Luis Amaya at Iglesia de Cristo Elim Betel 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 application:
10. 3-a Zax Cigar Bar A cigar bar is requesting a new Series 7 Beer & Wine Bar License for Jakub LLC, 7310 East Main Street - Zachary Ryan Jakubowski, agent. There is no existing license at this location. (District 2)
    Liquor License Application
11. Take action on the following contracts:
12. 4-a Dollar Limit Increase to the Term Contract for Landscape Maintenance Services for City Facilities (Zone 7) for the Facilities Management Department (Council Districts 1, 2, 5, and 6) A dollar limit increase is needed to add landscape maintenance and exterior grounds cleaning services to the new Gateway Library. This contract provides landscape maintenance services for various City facilities. Facilities Management has divided their landscaping needs into geographic zones. Zone 7 is the area east of Val Vista Road and contains 15 City-owned facilities. The Facilities Management Department and Procurement Services recommend increasing the dollar limit with Mariposa Landscape Arizona, Inc. by $75,757.97, from $549,404.45 in an amount not to exceed $625,162.42, through 9/30/2026.
    Contract
13. 4-b Dollar Limit Increase to the Term Contract for Safety and Medical Supplies for the Mesa Police and Public Safety Support Departments (Citywide) The Mesa Police and Public Safety Support Departments require a continuous supply of miscellaneous safety and medical supplies such as gloves, sanitary wipes, safety glasses, face masks, and bio-hazard materials that are essential for maintaining sanitary practices and taking precaution against the spread of hazards and disease. In the past, this contract was primarily used to purchase miscellaneous safety and medical supplies for use in the field, but the contract also includes safety equipment such as ballistic helmets, shields, tactical respirators, and other specialized officer safety equipment. A dollar limit increase is needed to purchase ballistic shields for all districts, tactical respirators for Special Ops, ballistic helmets for FY27 Life Cycle Replacement, miscellaneous contract purchases, and PPE safety and medical supplies. Increasing the contract threshold will ensure Mesa Police can procure essential safety equipment for their officers in a timely and efficient manner. Mesa Police compared quotes from three different vendors/coop contracts, and Safeware, Inc. had the lowest pricing for ballistic helmets and ballistic shields; because our city contract offered the best pricing it is necessary to increase the not to exceed dollar threshold. The contract is in the last year and is being rebid. The Mesa Police and Public Safety Support Departments and Procurement Services recommend increasing the dollar limit to the City of Mesa Safety and Medical Supplies contract; Contract No. 2022028, with Henry Schein, Inc.; Mallory Safety and Supply; Safeware, Inc.; Premier Medical Distribution, LLC; By Love, Inc.; Bound Tree Medical, LLC; and Arrowhead Scientific, Inc. by $400,000, from $200,000 in a combined total amount not to exceed $600,000, for Year 5.
    Contract
14. 4-c Use of a Cooperative Contract for the Purchase of 200 Ballistic Helmets (Replacement) for the Mesa Police Department (Citywide) This contract will be used to purchase 200 ballistic helmets with face shields and storage bags to replenish inventory stock at PD Supply. These helmets will be distributed to new officers and used to replace expired helmets for existing officers. The Mesa Police Department and Procurement Services recommend authorizing the purchase using the OMNIA Partners cooperative contract with Mallory Safety and Supply, LLC, in an amount not to exceed $102,000, based on estimated requirements.
    Contract
15. 4-d Three-Year Term Contract with Two-Year Renewal Options for Traffic Signal Loop Detection Installation Services for the Transportation Department (Single Response) (Citywide) This contract is for the installation of traffic signal in-pavement inductive loop detectors. Traffic signal loop detectors are used at signalized intersections to detect the presence of cars, trucks and bicycles. The contract will be used for maintenance purposes to replace existing detectors that are defective and for the installation of new detectors. This is funded through the Transportation Department Operating Budget using Local Street Sales Tax Fund. The Transportation Department and Procurement Services recommend awarding the contract to the single, responsive, and responsible bidder, Kimbrell Electric, in an amount not to exceed $143,750 annually, with an annual increase allowance of up to 5% or the adjusted Consumer Price Index.
    Contract
16. 4-e Three-Year Term Use of a Cooperative Contract for Pavement Management Services for the Transportation Department (Citywide) The Transportation Department is leveraging advancements in pavement management technology and software to transition to a more robust system for data collection, analysis, and decision making. These improvements will enable Transportation to establish long-term forecasting projections and the flexibility to adjust them depending on the need, budget, and direction of the City. This contract provides a full-service pavement and assessment management consultant to collect pavement performance data using laser-based automated technologies to determine the Pavement Condition Index (PCI). The data will be analyzed using a Budget Optimization Street Selector (BOSS) system, a third-party pavement management software. The resulting PCI assessment will support annual forecasting treatments for pavement preservation and the street overlay program. The contract includes pavement condition assessments for residential, arterial and collector roadways, as well as the implementation fee and annual web license fees for the BOSS system. This is funded through the Transportation Department’s operating budget, using either the Local Street Sales Tax (LSST) or the Highway User Revenue Fund (HURF). The Transportation Department and Procurement Services recommend authorizing the purchase using the Houston - Galveston Area Council (HGACBuy) cooperative contract with Roadway Asset Services, LLC, in amounts not to exceed $173,200 for Year 1, $87,450 for Year 2, and $156,950 for Year 3, based on estimated requirements.
    Contract
17. 4-f Three-Year Term Contract with Two-Year Renewal Options for Traffic Management Center (TMC) Video Wall Upgrade (Replacement) for the Transportation Department (Citywide) The first year of the contract will cover the furnishing, installation, configuration and support of a new wall processor system for the City’s Traffic Management Center (TMC) within the Mesa Transportation Department. The upgraded system will replace the existing video wall processor, which has reached end-of-life and end-of-support status. The current processor also poses a cybersecurity risk, as its software can no longer be updated to meet modern security and performance standards. Subsequent contract years will cover warranties, maintenance and repairs. This is funded using Local Street Sales Tax in the Capital Improvement Program Budget. The Transportation Department and Procurement Services recommend awarding the contract to the lowest, responsive, and responsible bidder, AVI-SPL, LLC, in amounts not to exceed $155,000 for Year 1 and $10,000 annually for each subsequent year, 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 or designee to enter into the Power Purchase and Energy Storage Agreement for the Pinal Solar Project ("Project") with Arizona Electric Power Cooperative ("AEPCO"), as negotiated by all ten (10) Project participants and as approved by the AEPCO Board of Directors on January 14, 2026. (Districts 1, 3, and 4) Resolution No. 12476
    Resolution
20. 5-b Approving and authorizing the City Manager to enter into an Intergovernmental Agreement with Gilbert Unified School District No. 41 for solid waste/recycling collection. (Citywide) Resolution No. 12477
    Resolution
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22. Introduction of the following ordinance and setting March 23, 2026 as the date of the public hearing on this ordinance:
23. 6-a ZON24-01027 "Mesa Premier RV & Boat Storage Phase II", 13.7± acres located approximately 265 feet east of the southeast corner of North Higley Road and East Thomas Road. Rezone 3.5± acres from Single Residence-90 (RS-90) to Light Industrial with a Planned Area Development Overlay (LI-PAD), Rezone 10.2± acres from LI-PAD to LI with a new PAD, modification of a Council Use Permit, and Major Site Plan Modification. This request will allow for an RV and Boat Storage Facility. (District 5) Ordinance No. 6004 Staff Recommendation: Approval with conditions P&Z Board Recommendation: Approval with conditions (Vote: 5-0)
    Ordinance
24. Discuss, receive public comment, and take action on the following ordinance:
25. 7-a An ordinance proposing amendments to Chapters 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 11, 12, 14, 20, 21, 22, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 42, 46, 56, 63, 66, 67, 69, 70, 71, 72, 73, 76, 80, 81, 86, and 87 of Title 11 of the Mesa City Code pertaining to administrative review in compliance with A.R.S. § 9-500.49. The amendments replace, amend, and update procedures for submission, review, approval, modification, expiration, and enforcement for land use applications associated with administrative approval, along with corresponding revisions needed to align related provisions for consistency. The amendments replace, amend, and update development standards citywide to incorporate technical updates and objective standards in compliance with A.R.S. § 9-500.49. The amendments also include related changes in terminology and definitions, modifications to rules of measurement, and updates to alternative compliance. (Citywide) Ordinance No. 5996 Staff Recommendation: Adoption P&Z Recommendation: Adoption with Conditions (Vote: 6-0) The Planning and Zoning Board recommended adoption of the proposed Mesa Zoning Ordinance (MZO) Administrative Review text amendments with the condition that staff clarify the meaning of “Change of Use” as it pertains to Section 11-69-5 and related sections. The ordinance being introduced reflects modifications made by staff in response to the Board’s recommendations as well as input and various comments from stakeholders within the development community.
    Ordinance
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27. Items not on the Consent Agenda
28. 8 Items from citizens present. (Maximum of three speakers for three minutes per speaker.)
    Public Hearing
29. Adjournment.¹
30. 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.