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Volume 4 Issue 41 Mesa, AZ
April 24, 2021
Kurt Riske, chief of brands for Los Sombreros, shows off the recently renovated upstairs dining area at the Los Sombreros location on Southern Avenue and Dobson Road in Mesa (David Minton/Tribune Staff Photographer)
Mesa restaurant owners excited about Mezcal bar BY JOSH ORTEGA Tribune Staff Writer
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e opened at the height of the pandemic and will finally complete his restaurant’s renovations next month. Kurt Riske opened Los Sombreros Mexican restaurant located at 1976 West Southern Avenue in October 2020. Now, he can say the work is complete just in time for Cinco de Mayo – his busiest day of the year. Public Notices ............... page 2 © Copyright, 2022 East Valley Tribune
The 43-year-old Scottsdale native has worked for the company on and off since 2002 when he was still trying to make it in Major League Baseball. Now, he serves as the chief of brands for Los Sombreros at a time when restaurants still struggle on several fronts in the economy. “You just got to be creative and try to trust your instinct on what you think might be different that not everyone else is doing,” he said. Since October 2020, the restaurant has done its best to stay afloat and now has (USPS 004-616) is published weekly
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unveiled its newest feature: a mezcaleria, where patrons can find more than 30 different mezcals that all originate from Oaxaca, Mexico. Riske and his business partners took a trip there because they wanted to bring that southern Mexico flair to Mesa in the most authentic way. Climbing the stairs to the Mezcaleria helps you to really see, touch and feel Oaxaca without crossing the border, he said. He said there’s not really a mezcal lounge in the Valley and it was “a great Subscriptions are $26 for 2 years, $14 for one year. Periodicals postage paid at Phoenix, AZ 85026.
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opportunity” to redesign that room to celebrate Oaxaca and the Mezcal around it. “We snapped a lot of pictures and really wanted to make it feel like you know when you’re stepping in the building, you can see yourself and Mexico,” he said. Experts define Mezcal as any liquor made from approximately 30 different types of agave plant that Riske ensures are aged for eight to 10 years. It’s similar to how scotch and bourbon are types of whiskey. If you’re confused just remember: all tequilas are mezcals but not all mezcals are tequilas. Even if you don’t like Mezcal, Los Sombreros has variety of authentic Mexican food including shrimp cocktail, ceviche and elote entrée comprised of ingredients from traditional Mexican corn on the cob. Riske said the upstairs lounge is complete and has entertained parties up to 100 for a while, though there’s still some minor details to finish to get it exactly how they want it to look. But regardless, he said it should be finished in time for their biggest holiday: Cinco de Mayo. Much of the work that’s gone into the Mezcaleria came from Riske trying to stay “cost-effective” while battling supply chain issues and difficulties of hiring and retaining employees. “It’s been exhausting because it’s some-
Public Notice CITY OF MESA, ARIZONA ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS (RFQ) NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Mesa is seeking qualified Consultants for the following: ON-CALL CONSULTING SERVICES FOR AIRPORT PROJECTS The City of Mesa is seeking qualified consultants to provide professional engineering services on an on-call basis for Falcon Field Airport Projects. All qualified firms that are interested in providing these services to the City of Mesa are invited to submit their Statement of Qualifications (SOQ). All SOQs must comply with the requirements specified in this Request for Qualifications (RFQ). From this solicitation, the Engineering Department will establish a list of on-call consultants for Falcon Field Airport On-Call
thing that we’ve never experienced in this industry,” he said. Although the restaurant struggled with staying afloat during the pandemic, Riske said they did by trying different concepts for takeout. Eventually, they decided to start the remodel after some of the ideas didn’t quite succeed and the restaurant opened up for in-person dining in December 2020. Since then, business has slowly started to take off more, though Riske they’re still trying to get the word out while sticking to what they know to entice people. “You got to start with making sure you got really, really good food,” he said. “And then surround yourself with the right people and come up with the right theme and design.” Riske said he feels the restaurant could do well with the location in a city that most businesses forget. “I feel Mesa is probably the last Los Sombreros’ mezcaleria offers more than 30 different city unfortunately to get any love Mezcals that all originate from Oaxaca, Mexico and its around the greater Phoenix Val- interior design aims to recapture the atmosphere of a typical one found there. (David Minton/Tribune Staff Pholey,” he said. But, he noted, it sits directly tographer) across from Mesa Community Colfelt that we could do well here,” he said. lege in the Fiesta District, surrounded by a variety of different chain restaurants. “We Information: lossombreros.com/ ■
Consulting Services. This category is further defined below: This solicitation is for oncall consulting services for the design, preparation of bidding and construction documents, and construction administration/ inspection of various airport capital improvement projects proposed to be funded through Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Grants, Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) Grants, and/ or the City of Mesa Falcon Field Airport Capital Program during the next one to three (1 – 3) years. Consulting services may include design and/or construction phase support activities for General Aviation (GA) airport capital improvements such as paving, grading and drainage, geotechnical investigations, pavement markings, airfield lighting, development of construction safety and phasing plans, obstruction evaluation submittals to the FAA, Airport Layout Plan (ALP) and Airport Master Guide Sign Plan up-dates,
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and similar services as outlined in the RFQ. A Pre-Submittal Conference will not be held. Contact with City Employees. All firms interested in this project (including the firm’s employees, representatives, agents, lobbyists, attorneys, and subconsultants) will refrain, under penalty of disqualification, from direct or indirect contact for the purpose of influencing the selection or creating bias in the selection process with any person who may play a part in the selection process. This policy is intended to create a level playing field for all potential firms, to assure that contract decisions are made in public, and to protect the integrity of the selection process. All contact on this selection process should be addressed to the authorized representative identified below. RFQ Lists. This RFQ is available on the City’s website at http:// mesaaz.gov/business/engineering/ architectural- engineering-designopportunities.
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The Statement of Qualifications shall include a one-page cover letter, plus a maximum of 10 pages to ad-dress the SOQ evaluation criteria (excluding resumes but including an organization chart with key personnel and their affiliation). Resumes for each team member shall be limited to a maximum length of two pages and should be attached as an appendix to the SOQ. Minimum font size shall be 10 point. Please submit one (1) electronic copy in an unencrypted PDF format with a maximum file size limit of 20MB to EngineeringRFQ@mesaaz.gov by 2 pm on May 12, 2022. The City reserves the right to accept or reject any and all Statements of Qualifications. In the subject line and on the submittal package, please display: Firm name and On-Call Category. The City is an equal opportunity employer. Firms who wish to do business with the City of Mesa must be registered and activated in the City of Mesa Vendor Self Service
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(VSS) System (http://mesaaz.gov/ business/purchasing/vendor-selfservice). Questions. Questions pertaining to the Consultant selection process or contract issues should be directed to Donna Horn of the Engineering Department at donna. horn@mesaaz.gov. BETH HUNING City Engineer ATTEST: Holly Moseley City Clerk Published: East Valley Tribune, April 10, 17, 24, 2022 / 45905
Public Notice We are seeking anyone who has had problems with-in the last 2-3 years with Pinetop Country Club. Problems such as lack of disclosure when seeking memberships, fraudulent transfer charges, inaccurate data presented to the members on votes that caused an excessive assessment, and any other specific problems caused by inaccurate information from the Board of Directors, specifically Andy Munter, President, previous or present members of the Board of Directors, or Country Club management. If you are interested in joining a Class Action or similar suit for any monies either lost or taken immorally or illegally, please send an e-mail to ptccleg-al@outlook.com with your circumstances and con-tact information. This information will also be passed on to the Arizona Corporation Commission at their request. Published: East Valley Tribune, Apr. 24, 2022/ 46094
Public Notice NOTICE OF SALE OF MOBILE HOME NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the following item of personal property will be sold at public sale to the highest bidder, to satisfy a landlord’s lien: Mobile Home Make: DON A BELL Body Style: 12 X 50 Model Year: 1960 VIN: 5083560 / AZ341420 Date and Time of Sale: 06/02/22 AT 9:30 A.M. Location of Sale: Space No. 464 HOLIDAY VILLAGE 701 S DOBSON ROAD MESA, AZ 85202 Name of landlord: HOLIDAY MHC, LP DBA HOLIDAY VILLAGE Amount of Claimed Lien: $4,285.21 as of February 1, 2022 The Landlord reserves the right to bid at said sale and if its bid is the highest, to purchase said mobile home. The Landlord claims a lien against this property in the amount shown above as of the date shown above, for rents and other charges which have accrued through that date under a rental agreement covering the space occupied by the mobile home. The rental agreement giving rise to this lien was entered into by the Landlord and the following parties, owners of the mobile home, as tenants: Date of Rental Agreement: 08/05/2020 Name(s) of Tenant(s): Michael Andrew Thomas Owner of Record: Michael Andrew Thomas Said mobile home is located at the address shown above as the location of sale. The above described property shall be offered for sale pursuant to A.R.S. 33- 1023. The proceeds from the sale will be applied to the cost of sale and to the lien, and any money that remains will be disposed of as provided in A.R.S. 33-1023. COVID-19 Guidelines to be followed with limited number of attendees as stated in state guidelines. HOLIDAY MHC, LP DBA HOLIDAY VILLAGE
Conference will be held Monday, May 2, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. at the Eastmark Visitor/Welcome Center Classroom 10100 E. Ray Road, Mesa AZ 85212. Please call into Microsoft Teams Meeting at 1-213279-1007 with Phone Conference ID: 591 266 688#. Bidders may also attend in person, the Pre-Bid Conference at the Eastmark Visitor and Community Center located at 10100 E. Ray Road, Mesa (Classroom). A pre-bid review of the site has been scheduled for Monday, May 2, 2022, at 11:00 a.m. The site visit is recommended but not mandatory. This contract shall be for furnishing all labor, materials, transportation, and services for the construction and/or installation of all improvements shown on the Plans, including, but not limited to the following: PHASE XX ROADWAY IMPROVEMENTS (DU1): 1. Offsite Improvements Eastmark Parkway (S905) - The Project consists of approximately 3,400 linear feet of roadway improvements of Eastmark Parkway from the end of the existing improvements of Eastmark Parkway to Elliot Road. Improvements consist of catch basins, storm drain, curb and gutter, sidewalk, asphalt pavement, landscape, streetlights, traffic signal and dry utility extensions. Portions of the existing median on Elliott Road will need to be modified to accommodate for the for the turning movement for the intersection of Eastmark Parkway and Elliot Road. Approximately 3,300 linear feet of 20 inch water line with cathodic protection will connect to the existing 20 inch stubs at the north and south ends of the project limits. The Project also includes installation of traffic signal at Eastmark Parkway and Elliot Road. 2. Offsite Improvements Signal Butte Water-line (S906) – The Project consists of approximately 3,200 linear feet of waterline with cathodic protection within Signal Butte Road. Improvements consist of 30 inch, 24 inch, and 16 inch watermains and appurtenances, asphalt removal and repair. For information contact: Stephanie Gishey, City of Mesa, Stephanie.Gishey@MesaAZ.gov. Engineer’s Estimate Range is $6,900,000 to $8,000,000 All project questions must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 12, 2022. See Section 11 of the Project Special Provisions for more in-formation. Contact with City Employees. All firms interested in this project (including the firm’s employees, representatives, agents, lobbyists, attorneys, and subconsultants) will refrain, under penalty of disqualification, from direct or indirect contact for the purpose of influencing the selection or creating bias in the selection process with any person who may play a part in the selection process. This policy is intended to create a level playing field for all potential firms, to assure that contract decisions are made in public, and to protect the integrity of the selection process. All contact on this selection process should be addressed to the authorized representative identified above. Contractors desiring to submit proposals may purchase sets of the Bid Documents from ARC Document Solutions, LLC, at https://order.earc.com/arcEOC/ PWELL_Main.asp?mem=29. Click on “Go” for the Public Planroom to
By: Cecilia A. Prendergast Title Administrator Dated: April 15, 2022 April 20, 2022 & April 27, 2022 Published: West Valley View/ Business, Apr 24, May 1, 2022 / 46061
Public Notice CITY OF MESA PUBLIC NOTICE The Mesa City Council will hold a public hearing concerning the following ordinances at the May 2, 2022, City Council meeting beginning at 5:45 p.m. in the Mesa City Council Chambers, 57 East First Street. 1. ZON21-00921 (District 5) Within the 10000 block of East Southern Avenue (north side) and within the 1000 to 1200 blocks of South Crismon Road (east side). Located north of Southern Avenue and east of Crismon Road (8.5± acres). Rezone from Limited Commercial with a Planned Area Development overlay (LC-PAD) to Multiple Residence 3 with a Planned Area Development over-lay (RM-3-PAD), and Site Plan Review. This re-quest will allow for a multiple residence development. Ralph Pew, Pew and Lake, PLC, applicant; PROS INVESTMENTS LLC, owner. 2. ZON21-01024 (District 6) Within the 7200 to 7400 blocks of the South Hawes Road alignment (east side). Located south of Pecos Road on the east side of the Hawes Road alignment (13± acres). Rezone from Light Industrial with a Bonus Intensity Zone overlay and Office Commercial with a Bonus Intensity Zone overlay (LI-BIZ and OC-BIZ) to Light Industrial and Office Commercial with a Planned Area Development overlay (LIPAD and OC-PAD), and Site Plan Review. This request will allow for an industrial development. Katie Rounds,The Kaidence Group, applicant; HAWES COMMERCE PARK LLC, owner. 3. ZON21-00435 (District 2) Within the 4400 block of East Baseline Road (north side). Located east of Greenfield Road on the north side of Baseline Road (1.2± acres). Site Plan Modification. This request will allow for a multi-tenant retail building with a drive-thru. Zach Collins, applicant; BASELINE 9 LLC, owner. Dated at Mesa, Arizona, this 24th day of April 2022. Holly Moseley, City Clerk Published in the East Valley Tribune Apr 24, 2022 / 46117
Public Notice EASTMARK COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 1 AND EASTMARK COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2 MESA, ARIZONA PHASE XX ROADWAY, TRAFFIC SIGNAL AND WATERLINE IMPROVEMENTS (DU1) PROJECT NOS: S905 AND S906 ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that sealed bids will be received until Thursday, May 19, 2022, at 1:00 p.m. All sealed bids will be received electronically at EngineeringBids@ mesaaz. gov. Bids must be submitted as an unencrypted PDF attachment with a maximum size limit of 20MB. Any bid received after the time specified will be returned without any consideration. No bid shall be altered, amended, or withdrawn after the specified bid due date and time. A non-mandatory Pre-Bid
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access plans. NOTE: In order to be placed on the Plan Holders List and to receive notifications and updates regarding this bid (such as addenda) during the bid-ding period, an order must be placed. The cost of each Bid Set will be no more than $49.00, which is nonrefundable. Partial bid packages are not sold. You can view documents on- line (at no cost), order Bid Sets, and access the Plan Holders List on the website at the address listed above. Please verify print lead time prior to arriving for pick-up. For a list of locations nearest you, go to www.e- arc.com. One set of the Contract Documents is also avail-able for viewing at the City of Mesa’s Engineering Department at 20 East Main Street, Mesa, AZ. Please call (480) 644-2251 prior to arriving to ensure that the documents are available for viewing. Work shall be completed within 320 (three hundred and twenty) consecutive calendar days, beginning with the day following the starting date specified in the Notice to Proceed. Bids must be submitted on the Proposal Form provided and be accompanied by the Bid Bond for not less than ten percent (10%) of the total bid, payable to DMB MESA PROVING GROUNDS LLC, or a certified or cashier's check. PERSONAL OR INDIVIDUAL SURETY BONDS ARE NOT ACCEPTABLE. The successful bidder will be required to ex-ecute the DMB Mesa Proving Grounds LLC Contract and respective Addenda for construction within five (5) days after formal Notice of Contact Award. Failure by bidder to properly execute the Contract and provide the required certification as specified shall be considered a breach of Contract by bidder. DMB Mesa Proving Grounds LLC shall be free to terminate the Contract or, at option, release the successful bidder. Payment and Performance Bonds will be re-quired for this Work. The successful bidder, simultaneously with the execution of the Con-tract, shall be required to furnish a Payment Bond in the amount equal to one hundred percent (100%) of the Contract Price, and a Performance Bond in an amount equal to one hundred percent (100%) of the Contract Price. Successful Bidder shall name DMB Mesa Proving Grounds LLC as obligee on both the Payment and Performance Bonds and name the City of Mesa as an additional obligee on the Performance Bond using a Dual Obligee Rider form. An approved Dual Obligee Rider Form is included herein as Exhibit E in the Contract Documents. The right is hereby reserved to accept or reject any or all bids or parts thereto, to waive any informalities in any proposal and reject the bids of any persons who have been delinquent or unfaithful to any contract with the DMB Mesa Proving Grounds LLC; City of Mesa or East-mark Community Facilities Districts No. 1 and District No. 2. BETH HUNING District Engineer ATTEST: Holly Moseley District Clerk Published: East Valley Tribune, April 24, May 1, 2022 46136
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