City Council Strategic Planning Session - Regular Meeting

Mayor's Welcome

Roll Call

Invocation by Reverend Kelsey Martin of Celebration of Life Presbyterian Church

Pledge of Allegiance

Awards, Recognitions and Announcements

Take action on all consent agenda items.

26-0037 Approval of minutes of previous meetings as written.

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)

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.

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.

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.

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.

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

26-0621 Proposed amendments to Chapters 5, 6, 7, 8, 30, 31, 33, 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)

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)

26-0622 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)

Staff Recommendation: Adoption P&Z Recommendation: Adoption with Conditions (Vote: 5-0)

26-0012 Items from citizens present. (Maximum of three speakers for three minutes per speaker.)

Adjournment.¹