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NEWS ........................... 3 AG shows where Mesa schools' money goes.
COMMUNITY .......... 16 Mesa dry cleaner owners come back from adversity.
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n a pleasant Saturday afternoon during what experts call the tail end of the pandemic, downtown Mesa shows signs of vibrancy. The “restaurant row” strip of Main Street between Center and Robson is percolating, with locals hitting the coffee shops or having lunch-and-drinks at places like Mangos, Tacos Chiwas and Margaritas Mexican restaurants and 12 West Brewing. A half-dozen blocks east, groups gather for picnics at Pioneer Park. Next door, more folks chow down on the patio at Haven Burgers. Others chat through their masks while waiting for the light rail stop in the middle of Main Street. The mass-transit users’ eyes likely gazed at the “Now leasing” announcement of a building on the corner of Main and Mesa Drive. More than just a sign that The Grove on Main is open, it’s a sign of things to come in
The Grove on Main on the east end of Main Street in downtown Mesa already is being populated with ten-
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Tears, jeers as Mesa OKs discrimination ban Tempe mayor says fears over ban are unwarranted ............... See page 4 BY TOM SCANLON Tribune Managing Editor
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wo were tearful, two de�iant, others quietly resolved. They were the elected of�icials who approved, by a 5-2 vote, Mesa’s new non-dis-
crimination ordinance. After two hours of public comments Monday – with supporters arguing it protected groups from discrimination and attackers contending it puts women and children at risk – Council had its chance to comment on the NDO, arguably the most controversial issue it has tackled in years. Mayor John Giles said he appreciated the extensive comments, then he shot down one
of the main complaints by those opposed. The ordinance, he stressed, will not make Mesa restrooms fearful places where men posing as women will lurk. “Privacy is a reasonable concern,” Giles said. “As a father of four daughters and grandfather I would never put them in danger.” He noted Phoenix, Flagstaff and Tempe, as
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BY PAUL MARYNIAK Tribune Executive Editor and HOWARD FISCHER Capitol Media Services
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esa Public Schools spent more money on classroom instruction per pupil in 2019-20 than the average spent by other large districts and all districts combined. And when the money spent on student and instructional support is factored in, the 72.1 percent of its total budget spent by MPS that year exceeded the state average of 69.3 percent. Spending by MPS and the state’s other public districts is detailed in the Arizona Auditor General’s annual report that was released last week. That report blows up the frequent claim made in some quarters that school districts lavish their funding on expenses that have nothing to do with learning. The report, which marks 20 years since the AG began measuring district spending, also shows that MPS has lower administrative costs than the nine other districts closest to its size as well as the average spent by all districts statewide. But Mesa’s costs of transportation are “very high” on a per-mile basis and “high” on a per-pupil basis compared to comparable-size districts and the state in general, the report shows. And it shows that when compared to the next nine largest districts in Arizona, Mesa ranks eighth in the percentage of money devoted to instructional spending at 55.8 percent. That’s less than the average 57.3 percent for the entire group but slightly above the statewide average of 54.9 percent. Leading that group of the state’s largest districts in classroom instruction are Gilbert at 61.6 percent, followed by Chandler at 61.4 percent. Deer Valley, Peoria, Dysart, Paradise Valley and Scottsdale are all ahead of MPS while Tucson Uni�ied and Phoenix Union High School District bring up the rear. The report also shows that while the average statewide percentage of instructional spending went from 54.7 percent to 54.9 percent between 2018-19 and 201920, MPS’ average fell from 56.2 percent to 55.8 percent. Instructional spending includes sala-
This charts shows the per-pupil breakdown of Mesa Public Schools’ spending in 2019-20. (Arizona Auditor General)
ries for teachers, teachers’ aides, substitutes, graders, guest lecturers, general instructional supplies, instructional aids, �ield trips, athletics and co-curricular activities. But that spending does not include an array of other expenses devoted strictly to students. For example, Mesa spent another 10.1 percent of its total budget on student sup-
port, consisting of counselors, audiologists, speech pathologists, nurses, social workers and attendance services. And another 6.2 percent of its budget went to instructional support – librarians, teacher training, curriculum development, special education directors, media specialists, and instruction-related
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well as many other cities across the country, passed similar ordinances. “They have not experienced scenarios raised by those critical of this ordinance,” Giles said. “Everything that was inappropriate or illegal remains inappropriate or illegal in this ordinance.” “Non-discrimaintion laws are nothing new. Twenty states and 320 cities have them ... We’re not breaking any ground here,” Giles said. He also had an answer for those asserting Mesa is either bending to the will of big, liberal-leaning companies coming to Mesa – like Apple, Amazon and Google – or being in�luenced by outside agitators to become a mecca for far-left views. “We’ve been discussing an ordinance (banning discrimination) as a council since 2014,” Giles said. “This ordinance is moderate and re�lects the input from the community,” he insisted. “This is a mainstream ordinance that hasn’t been dictated to us from any outside groups. “This is Mesa’s ordinance.” He and four council members voted to approve a city code “prohibiting dis-
New Mesa Councilwoman Julie Spilsbury shed a tear recounting how many hateful emails she received among the 1,000 sent her about the non-discrimination ordinance. (City of Mesa)
crimination in public accommodations, employment, and housing on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, disability, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, veteran’s status, marital status, or familial status, with certain exclusions.” The new law provides a six-month buf-
fer “for public education.” After that, �irst violations are subject to up to $300 �ines. Fines of repeat offenders could be as high as $2,500. The law applies to businesses and places of public accommodation, employers and the workplace, city employees and facilities, city contractors and vendors. Exclu-
sions include businesses with fewer than �ive employees, federal and state agencies, religious, public and charter schools and religious organizations “when furthering (the) organization’s purpose.” Also excluded are “speech and expressive activities and the free exercise of religion when protected under the First Amendment.” Giles and others in favor of the ordinance noted other cities with similar nondiscrimination bans hardly ever had to punish offenders — which made councilmen Mark Freeman and Kevin Thompson wonder why it was needed. Both voted against it. Thompson supported Freeman’s idea “to press the pause button” and allow for more public input. But Councilwoman Jen Duff, a staunch proponent of the measure, said the time had come: “If we don’t pass this now, are we going to wait another seven years?” And, as far as public input, new Councilwoman Julie Spilsbury said she had enough and more. She said she received more than 1,000 emails and read dozens of social media
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Tempe mayor says NDO fears unwarranted BY TOM SCANLON Tribune Managing Editor
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empe Mayor Corey Woods’ reaction to Mesa passing a non-discrimination ordinance: Welcome to the inclusion club, neighbor. “I’m proud of Mesa and Mayor (John) Giles for passing this,” Woods said. Though far from the �irst city in the country to pass an ordinance banning discrimination, Tempe’s 2014 law was one of the �irst in the state. Seven years later, the issue next door was extremely contentious, with dozens complaining that language banning discrimination based on sexual identity and gender identity would make Mesa a dangerous place. “It will open the door to child predators,” one Mesa resident warned, via email. Others said they were repulsed by the idea of men entering restrooms and locker rooms occupied by women and girls. “Men do not belong in the women’s bathroom,” one said.
Another insisted there have been many cases of rapes and assaults in women’s rooms in cities that passed similar ordinances. “Completely wrong,” Woods said of those comments. “Uninformed and exceptionally misleading.” When asked if there were any reports of misdeeds in restrooms related to Tempe’s NDO, Woods did not hesitate: “We haven’t had a single incident close to those comments referenced,” he said. “None. Nothing close.” He said the non-discrimination ordinance did one thing, in Tempe: “It has made our city stronger.” Woods was elected mayor in 2020. Before that, he was a Tempe councilman for eight years, helping craft and promote the city’s non-discrimination ordinance. He estimates he lives 2 miles from Mesa and spends a great deal of time here. Woods said he was joyous over his neighbors to the east following Tempe’s footsteps with the ordinance. “Even in the face of some vocal opposi-
Tempe Mayor Corey Woods said his city, which passed a non-discrimination ordinance in 2014, has not experienced any of the fearful scenarios raised by those who opposed Mesa’s new law banning discrimination. (City of Tempe)
tion they absolutely did the right thing,” Woods said. His prediction:
“What they will see in Mesa is exactly what we’ve seen in Tempe and other communities that have enacted this type of language. Things will continue to go just as they did before,” Woods said. “The concerns naysayers raised are not going to come to fruition.” Woods said he was not shocked by the comments, as the idea of NDO’s making restrooms havens of perversion were heard in other communities that banned discrimination based on gender identity. “I’m not surprised since in the past that has been the tenor of the comments,” he said. “There are some people who still hold viewpoints like those. “The reality is the concerns many people raise when discussing these matters are unfortunately not informed by fact. Not informed by anything we’ve seen in Arizona or other states across the country. It’s a fear from their perspective of the unknown. But as a society we have to look at facts,” Woods said.
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posts on the issue — many spewing hate, Spilsbury said. Pausing to wipe away tears, Spilsbury caught her breath and forced a grim smile, noting an irony: Some who opposed the ordinance gave her greater understanding on why it was needed. “The hate I have received this week has helped me empathize and just see the smallest glimpse of what the LGBTQ community has experienced. I have listened to their stories and felt their pain. I want to stand up for them,” she said. Veteran Councilman David Luna also had to take a long pause to compose himself while speaking. “Not until you experience the sting of what discrimination feels like will you understand why this is important,” Luna �inally was able to say. Councilman Francisco Heredia also voted for the ordinance, noting “progress is sometimes a slow-moving process.” Though stressing “I am supportive of the LGBTQ community,” Thompson slammed the move as “bad legislation.” A sampling of the comments from those who called in to the virtual meeting: “I heard someone say this is a solution in search of a problem … If you’ve never been groped by someone who felt you owed it to them because they didn’t beat you up, you don’t know this problem. If you feel safe in public places in Mesa, then you don’t know this problem,” said Christiana Hammond. “No one should be �ired or fear to go into a restaurant or public place because of their gender … No one should face dis-
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“The fact we’ve had this for seven years and we haven’t had a single instance of what the naysayers are claiming will happen shows a lot of these comments are based in fear and not fact.” Woods con�irmed that, like other cities, Tempe has not had to enforce its nondiscrimination ordinance. While some in Mesa said this was proof the ordinance was “a solution looking for a problem,”
The council meeting was virtual but numerous residents tuned in to express their feelings about the nondiscrimination ordinance. (City of Mesa)
crimination for being a member of the LGBTQ community,” said John Collins, an Episcopal priest. “I’ve heard it said that ‘God doesn’t make mistakes.’ Why can’t we accept that God creates LGBTQ people in
“I went to Mesa Public Schools K through 12. I was afraid every day because I was a member of the LGBTQ community. And in Mesa, that wasn’t all right,” said Michael Soto, of Equality Ari-
The hate I have received this week has helped me empathize and just see the smallest glimpse of what the LGBTQ community has experienced. I have listened to their stories and felt their pain. I want to stand up for them. Mesa Councilwoman Julie Spilsbury
God’s own image?” “I’m a husband, father of three, Republican, Conservative, Christian member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. I’m a business owner of a �irm that employs 20 people. I am strongly in favor of this ordinance,” said Joshua Boyle. “The angry attacks should be proof this is needed.”
Woods does not see it that way. “I would argue that’s the wrong way to look at the issue. Looking at the city of Tempe, from our perspective the policies you have on the books matter. It’s not just about the enforcement, it’s about what you are putting out to the community about what your values are,” Woods said. And, he added, a lack of violations show “our residents are on the same page about how we are expected to treat each other with love and mutual respect.”
zona. “By passing this, you will make it possible for me and thousands of others to come home.” “Fires and emergencies don’t discriminate and nor do we. This ordinance would protect members of the LGBTQ+ community who I proudly work beside and trust my life with” said Dale Crogan, president of United Mesa Fire�ighters.
While Mesa excluded business with four or fewer employees, Tempe’s ordinance applies to all businesses there. Tempe businesses, Woods said, are on board with the non-discrimination ordinance, which has not caused hardships. “I have never gotten an email from someone saying the non-discrimination ordinance language is raising my cost to operate or is causing me operational problems … Non-discrimination language is not an impediment to anyone.”
“Any predators who try to enter a women’s bathroom or a men’s bathroom for that matter would be subject to arrest,” he added. “Mayor Giles is pushing this anti-family, anti-freedom bill that promotes delusion,” said Harold Matthews, who noted he lives in Gilbert and works in Mesa. “Amazon, Apple and Google are leading the cancel culture … Our enemies are laughing at us. These laws make us weaker. Is this ordinance a dress rehearsal for mass genocide?” “This ordinance is asking us to be bad parents and coaches,” said Mike Phelan. “This seems to me to open girls and women's sports to great jeopardy.” “Delay your votes for a few weeks. Give people a chance to be heard,” Cathi Herrod, president of Center for Arizona Policy, said. “The language is vague and open to different interpretations.” A sampling of the emails that were read: “We should join the 21st Century.” “Men do not belong in the women’s bathroom. Listen to your constituents.” “I am not willing to give up my morals and values for tax money.” “We need to know the why behind this proposed ordinance. What data is behind this … Which companies have stated they will come to Mesa if this ordinance is passed?” “It will open the door to child predators.” “Just because Flagstaff, Phoenix and Tempe have non-discrimination ordinances, why do we have to? We have different values.” “This is dangerous. I’m appalled the women on the council would even consider this.” Now that Mesa has joined the NDO band, Woods hopes other cities will outlaw discrimination. And he is pushing for Arizona to have a similar ordinance. “Mesa — our neighbors to the east — I know they share the value of Tempe, the values of inclusiveness and diversity and embracing our common humanity,” Woods said. “If everyone thinks the way Mesa thinks and Tempe thinks, we would already have statewide non-discrimination.”
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City seeking nominations for Mesa historic awards
The city Historic Preservation Board is seeking nominations for Mesa’s historic preservation awards for outstanding achievement. Nominations must be submitted by 6 p.m. March 29. The awards, which can be presented to an individual, group or organization, are in the categories of archaeology, adaptive reuse, education/outreach/ media, landscape preservation, local preservationist, restoration/preservation/rehabilitation, stewardship, individual lifetime achievement and in the new category of outstanding infill construction, recognizing new construction in a historic district or historic context. The 2021 recipients will be honored at a future City Council meeting. Any individual is welcome to submit a nomination. Information: Mesa Historic Preservation Coordinator Arianna Urban at arianna.urban@mesaaz.gov. Nomination forms are at mesaaz.gov/residents/ historic-preservation-office. Since 1998, the City has recognized more than 50
citizens and preservation projects for their contributions to historic preservation in Mesa.
MCC student makes it to All-Arizona academic team
Mesa Community College student Mia Haas is among the East Valley students named to the college district’s All-Arizona Academic Team Haas plans to transfer to Arizona State University’s College of Integrative Sciences and Arts to earn a degree in counseling and applied psychological science. Her career goal is to work as a licensed substance abuse, addiction and chemical dependency counselor for adolescents and women. All-Arizona students demonstrate academic excellence and intellectual rigor combined with leadership and service that extends their education beyond the classroom to benefit society. Each student is working toward an associate’s degree, maintains a GPA of 3.5 or higher and is involved in campus and community volunteerism. Information: azregents.edu/programs/all-arizonaacademic-team.
Mesa Farmers Market has moved to Arts Center
The Downtown Mesa Association has relocated the New Downtown Farmers Market to Mesa Arts Center, 1 E. Main St. Vendors include farmers, food and other artisans and others. Hours are Saturdays from 8 a.m. to noon through spring and 7-11 a.m. in summer. Information: dtmesafarmersmarket.com. Vendors can contact Leslie Criger at 602-299-3270 or lesormore54@yahoo.com or Nancy Hormann at 480-890-2613 or Nancy@downtownmesa.com.
Arts Center slates 2 big online events this month
The Mesa Arts Center has scheduled several major events this month online. The National Geographic Live! Virtual Speaker series continues with “Feats of Filmmaking” on March 17. Extreme feats in some of the world’s most inhospitable places are presented by filmmaker Bryan Smith and photographer Keith Ladzinski. A virtual pass can
be purchased at MesaArtsCenter.com. The Classical Music Inside Out virtual series presents Duo Parnas on March 18. Duo Parnas is a critically acclaimed collaboration of sisters – violinist Madalyn Parnas and cellist Cicely Parnas. Looking down the road, the center will present – hopefully in person – ”Alton Brown: Beyond The Eats” on Nov. 11. Brown says fans can expect “more cooking, more comedy, more music and more potentially dangerous science stuff.” Critics and fans have raved about the interactive components of Brown’s shows. He warns “prepare for an evening unlike any other and if I call for volunteers… think twice.” Tickets are on sale at MesaArtsCenter.com.
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MCC struggling with pandemic-fueled enrollment dip BY TOM SCANLON Tribune Managing Editor
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second dip at Mesa Community College enrollment could be called “the online class fade” or “Zoom burnout.” After a sharp drop in students at the beginning of the semester likely caused by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Dr. Lori M. Berquam tracked another drop two months into the spring semester. The MCC interim president forced a smile and shook her head during an interview with the Tribune – via Google Meetings, �ittingly. “Our numbers have been declining. Last semester and this semester we certainly did see a decline in enrollment,” Berquam said. “We were already down about 14 percent from enrollment (at the beginning of the semester. We’ve dropped another 4 percent since then.” Berquam was MCC’s executive vice president of Academic and Student Affairs when she was appointed as interim president Feb. 1, 2020. A month later, Maricopa County had its �irst COVID-19 case. The virus raged through the county and state, leading Gov. Doug Ducey’s order closing all Arizona schools last spring. MCC continued instruction online-only for months.
“Mesa Community College was about being in small classrooms connecting with students. That was our value, that is what we were built on,” Berquam said. “We had to shift quickly. And are still shifting.” The Mesa school, the largest of the 10 community colleges in the Maricopa County Community College District, remains in mostly-online mode this semester. “About 10 to 18 percent of classes are now face-to-face,” Berquam said. Though emergency medical technician, welding and a few other courses meet outdoors – with no more than 10 students for each in-person class – the campus on Dobson Road just north of US 60 is quiet, if not quite a “ghost campus.” Studying at the library, eating at the cafeteria, socializing with friends and generally “hanging out at school” remain off limits. “It’s car to class to car. Public areas not open,” Berquam said. The great majority of classes being taught online is directly related to that second drop in enrollment, Berquam believes. “People are done with Zoom and video classes,” she said with an empathetic sigh. “For educators, the challenge is, ‘How do I get people engaged?’” Two full semesters into the pandemic, a clear pattern emerged. “We have a drop off after about 10 weeks. We keep kids virtually engaged for eight weeks nine weeks, then we lose
them,” Berquam said. She feels students are able to self-manage for the �irst month or so of virtual classrooms, and then challenges start to stack up. Staring at a computer all day is too much, for some. For others, it’s a bandwidth challenge, especially if they have kids taking their own online classes and/or spouses working from home. “We are not meant to be a virtual college. We are designed to be face to face,” Berquam said. “We are designed to be small in nature, (providing) interactions with students in the classroom. “What we’re seeing in the drop in enrollment is that’s what students want.” The biggest challenge has been in traderelated courses. “We know that students want that hands -on experience. It’s hard to do welding online or automotive repair online. How to do pottery or sculpting online?” she said. “Our faculty has been very creative with take-home lab kits. “But there’s great interest in returning to what we love.” The good news is that with COVID-19 cases falling in the state and county with simultaneous increases in vaccinations, more in-person classes are planned at MCC this summer. “Our goal is to offer a few more face-toface classes each semester,” Berquam said,
adding it’s too early to know when MCC and other community colleges can return to normal. MCC’s current semester ends the �irst week of May, with a “drive-thru graduation” planned for May 14. “It’s important to honor our graduates,” Berquam said. Though some retirements have not been �illed, she said Mesa Community College did not have to do any involuntary staff cuts. And the MCC of old, with students-inseats and a buzzing campus, may not be far away. “Our hope is, once there are greater levels of vaccinations, we’ll be able to welcome people back,” Berquam said. For more information, visit mesacc. edu.
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technology. In per pupil dollars, here’s how MPS’ spending broke down in those three instructional areas: $5,128 for instruction compared to $5,071 by its peer districts and a $5,016 state average; $925 for student support compared to $831 by peers and $796 statewide; and $568 for instructional support compared to $447 by peer districts and $513 statewide. On a percentage basis, the rest of Mesa’ 2019-20 spending went to administration, 8 percent; plant operations, 10.3 percent; food service, 4.6 percent; and transportation, 5 percent. Its per pupil spending for administration and plant operations was below that of its peer and state averages. The report also shows that 55 percent of Mesa’s 59,213 students in 2019-20 were eligible for free and reduced-price meals
because of household income. The district’s overall poverty rate was listed at 18 percent of all students. The report also shows 6 percent of all students were English learners that year and 16 percent were receiving special education services. Auditor General Lindsey Perry noted that the percentage of spending on instruction and students support statewide has increased in the past �ive years. At the same time, schools are spending less of each dollar on food services, plant operations and transportation. Perry did �ind that, overall, Arizona schools spend a lot less than the national average, at $9,136 per student this past school year compared with $12,652. And that national �igure actually is two years older but is what was available to state auditors. Total per pupil spending by MPS was $11,170 in 2019-20.
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That re�lects in the individual categories. Arizona spends an average of $5,016 per student in instruction versus $7,676 nationally. And districts spend an average of $936 per student in administrative costs; the national �igure is $1,423. Perry also found that the average number of students per teacher, remains at 18 for the second year in a row. But it still is less than the 18.5 �igure from the 20162017 school year. In Mesa, that ratio is higher, with 18.7 pupils for each teacher. In general, she said, the districts that get the most dollars into the classroom are more ef�icient. Practices range from limiting overtime to implementing energy conservation plans and closing schools when necessary. She also said the most ef�icient districts monitor food prices for school meals and maximize the use of free food provided by the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
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Tax break helps heal downtown Mesa scar BY GARY NELSON Tribune Contributor
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t was a point of pride in downtown Mesa for generations – a Chevy dealership that sent thousands of beaming customers motoring off in their new dreammobiles. But as with almost all the historic businesses that used to line Main Street, Brown & Brown Chevrolet eventually motored off itself, leaving behind an almost 10-acre scar in the heart of the city. Now, with some help from taxpayers, the old car lot could begin to see its resurrection as soon as this summer in the form of a development called the Mesa Arts District Lofts. City Council on March 1 approved a development agreement with Minneapolisbased Opus Group to build about 334 upscale rental units and up to 25,000 square feet of commercial space on the Brown & Brown site, which sits immediately east of the Mesa Arts Center. A key element in the deal is a Government Property Lease Excise Tax (GPLET) agreement that will allow Opus to escape most property taxes on the project for eight years. Under a GPLET, a local government can assume ownership of a project and lease it back to the developer. Because the government is exempt from property taxes, those taxes are largely abated during the life of the lease agreement. State law requires that before accepting such a deal, a city must hire a third-party analyst to determine whether it’s in the taxpayers’ best interest. Mesa hired a Phoenix consulting �irm named Applied Economics for that job. “The Mesa Arts District Lofts meet the requirements for a GPLET because the development will increase the value of the property by more than 100 percent and the bene�its to state and local gov-
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a renovated, walking-friendly downtown that city of�icials feel is perfectly positioned for post-pandemic pedestrians. A recent Mesa City Council study session provided updates on several longdiscussed projects. The ritzy Grove on Main apartments —
Minneapolis-based Opus Group to build about 334 upscale rental units on the old Brown & Brown site. (City of Mesa)
ernments would exceed the value to the prime lessee (Opus) during the term of the agreement,” a report from Applied Economics said. Speci�ically, the report said: • The project is projected to generate $8.8 million in revenues to local and state governments between 2022 and 2030. This would signi�icantly eclipse the $5.1 million in tax abatements offered under the GPLET. • Mesa is expected to reap $1.5 million in direct revenues from the project over that same span, more than offsetting the $465,000 it would lose in property taxes. • The commercial portions of the project could generate $63.9 million in various economic bene�its to Mesa by 2030, with 95 jobs created in retail and restaurant venues. Mindful that the deal could negatively affect school revenues, the developer has agreed to pay just over $200,000 to Mesa Public Schools, Maricopa Community Colleges and the East Valley Institute of Technology. That sum represents what the districts would have received in property taxes were the site to remain vacant for the next eight years. Mesa’s deal with Opus requires that the company:
where monthly rents range from $1,200 for studios up to $2,000 for two bedrooms – leads a surge of apartment complexes planned to revitalize downtown, the historic and cultural center of Mesa. “We’re seeing a lot of development coming downtown,” Councilman David Luna said. And maybe, he added, too much going
• Build 389,000 square feet of marketrate rental property in 334 units that include live-work townhomes, one- to threebedroom units and studio apartments. • Provide a 6,200-square-foot clubhouse with a pool, spa, �itness center and other amenities. • Build 25,000 square feet of ground�loor commercial space on the north end of the two buildings that will front Main Street. Provide central thoroughfares with north-south and east-west public access through the project, and a 3,300-squarefoot landscaped pedestrian plaza on the north end. Permanent easements will protect these public areas in perpetuity. There is a potential for a Phase 2 within �ive years of completion, which would add buildings in what initially will be parking areas on the east and west sides of the development. The amount of commercial space in the project created some concern among City Council members during their Feb. 25 study session. Of the initial 25,000 square feet of commercial space, Opus has the option of converting 12,000 square feet to residential if it can’t be leased in timely fashion.
on downtown. Luna and others suggested it might be time to tap the brakes on the racing developments. The Grid, Eco Mesa, Transform 17 and Mesa Arts District Lofts are other downtown apartment buildings in varying stages of development. Together, they are expected to bring
“We just don’t want that area to sit vacant,” city planner Jennifer Guevara told the council. When Councilman Kevin Thompson asked how the city would know Opus was marketing the property in good faith, Guevara said it’s in the company’s best interest to do that because commercial leases are more lucrative than residential. Vice Mayor Jen Duff, who represents downtown, asked city staffers whether Opus was being required to provide workforce housing in the project. Jeff McVay, Mesa’s manager of downtown transformation, said that’s not part of the deal. He said staff believes the thoroughfares and plaza will suf�ice as a public bene�it. “I appreciate those, but it really doesn’t help those in need of workforce housing,” Duff said. “Whatever we could do to push in that direction would be very helpful.” Mesa has worked with various nonprofits over the past decade to use a federal tax credit program to create several lowincome housing complexes along or near its light-rail corridor. These include a complete renovation of the historic Escobedo Apartments on University Drive, senior units and live-work spaces for artists on First Avenue, and a multifamily complex built by A New Leaf on West Main Street. Mesa also has used GPLET credits to attract other downtown housing, a notable recent example being the approval last summer of Eco Mesa at Robson and Pepper Place. Mayor John Giles praised the Opus project during the Feb. 25 meeting. “I feel for the developer,” Giles said. “It’s tough to develop a project that’s literally outside the window of the entire City Council and on such a strategic piece of property that we all have so much affection for.” He added, “We’ve been talking about this project for years. I’m very proud of what we see here today. Is it perfect? No – but it’s pretty good.” thousands of residents who are expected to walk around and join the rail crowd in frequenting restaurants and shops. New to the planning party is Mesa Arts District Lofts, �ive buildings totaling 334 apartments at the long-vacant Brown and Brown Chevrolet dealership.
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Tenants getting in the groove with The Grove BY JIM WALSH Tribune Contributor
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alking through The Grove on Main, it’s easy to think you must be in Tempe or Scottsdale. But the apartment complex is bringing luxury living to the heart of downtown Mesa, with a great view of Mesa’s historic temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Although the project mostly consists of rental units, there’s nothing cheap about it, from the large underground parking garage to a special dog washing area, to the lush landscaping from which it derives its name. So far, the Grove is off to a promising start as the �irst of downtown’s major redevelopment projects. The Grove on Main redevelopment project is luring new residents from out of state to downtown Mesa, proving that some people are willing to pay a premium for resort-style living. Carl Duke, vice president of City Creek Reserve, said he is thrilled by the reception The Grove on Main has received from new residents, with 57 out of 243 apartments leased after it’s opening in January, and 17 out of 32 townhouses leased. “Without a doubt, we are attracting people to downtown Mesa. We know there are people moving to Arizona, who are selecting us in downtown Mesa,’’ Duke said. “One question I had when we were building this was ‘who will live here?’’’ he recalled. The development has numerous highend amenities. “I think people are willing to pay for quality up to a certain point,’’ Duke said. “We’re slightly less expensive than Tempe, but we’re a step up from the older properties.’’ A schedule of prices is listed on the project’s web site, ranging from $1,195 a month for a 584 square-foot studio with one bathroom, to $1,385 a month for an 826 square-foot one bedroom with one bath, to the highest-end unit at $1,680 per month for 1,112-square feet, with two bedrooms and two baths. The amenities include a lushly-land-
The Grove’s stunning lobby makes for an impressive architectural statement. (Courtesy City Creek)
scaped courtyard with a pool and cabanas, a clubhouse with a pool and a shuf�leboard table, a coffee bar, 10-foot-tall ceilings with chandeliers in the hallways, stainless steel appliances, granite countertops and vinyl plank �looring. “January was really a big milestone for us with that western building,’’ Duke said.
“We’re ecstatic. This is a different kind of product for that area. You don’t know what the demand is going to be.’’ He said the new apartment complex seems to be attracting a wide variety of tenants, from single young people to senior citizens, some of whom have family members who live in the East Valley.
A lushly-landscaped courtyard with a pool and cabanas are among many amenities at The Grove in downtown Mesa. (Courtesy City Creek)
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“It’s meant to be clean and not cluttered,’’ Duke said during a tour. “I call it Santa Barbara inspired. It’s a southwest look.’’ The largest building, on the southeast corner of Main Street and Mesa Drive, is essentially �inished, with two more still under construction, along with the visitor’s and genealogy research center af�iliated with the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Duke estimates the entire project should be �inished sometime in April, including an additional large apartment building and the Family Discovery Center. The project includes 7,500 retail space on the �irst �loor near the also-new Family Discovery Center, between Udall and LeSueur. Tenants so far include the church-af�iliated Deseret Book store, a Sweet Retreat ice cream shop and Crumbl Cookie. City Creek is the church’s real estate arm. The entire project is located just west of the Mesa Arizona Temple, which has been undergoing a major renovation interior and exterior renovation that began in May 2018. It appears unlikely that, for the second consecutive year, it will not host its popular Easter Pageant. A reopening date has not yet been set, said Jennifer Wheeler, a church spokeswoman, although it is likely it will be in time for its even more popular Christmas lights show and concert. Located just to the east of downtown, the temple has major historic and cultural signi�icance in Mesa as the church’s �irst Arizona temple, built in 1927. The apartment project started in some controversy when City Creek Reserve began demolishing a series of World War II vintage homes to dig a huge hole that later became the parking garage. But the underground parking garage proved pivotal in pulling off the project, moving cars below ground to create room for the lush landscaping and resort ambiance. City Creek also has planted landscaping along the median on First Avenue, where some historic bungalows were renovated, in hopes of re-creating the original promenade leading to the temple.
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Details of the project on Main Street between Sirrine and Hibbert streets, including electric vehicle charging stations, dog washing areas and tax breaks were unveiled at the study session, where some pondered if the city is tossing the keys to downtown’s future too easily. “I think it’s the obligation of the developer for this to be a spectacular over-thetop type of project,” Councilwoman Jen Duff said, of the new project at the old Main Street dealership. “Something that brings a lot of interest and pride to our downtown,” she mused. Duff added that the potential doubling of downtown’s residential population is not to be taken lightly. “I’m concerned we entertain what developers line up at our door and we’re not taking the fortitude to de�ine what our downtown looks like,” she said. “We need to start (taking) a more proactive position instead of absorption.” Luna agreed with that. He noted the ASU at Mesa City Center project, a $75 million collaboration 85 percent funded by the city that is scheduled to �inish in early 2022. “We’re going to have to take a little pause after ASU is completed,” Luna said. “Let’s give it some time and see what happens.” Mayor John Giles swiftly and vigorously pushed back on that idea. “I don’t want the headlines to be the city is pausing,” Giles said. “This is the challenge we hoped to have.” Giles noted the light-rail expansion and other improvements have made the area enticing for developers. “We are now the cutest girl at the dance and people are lining up to come downtown,” Giles said. Several on the council said they toured the new apartment building and were impressed, hoping subsequent developments will be as attractive. “The Grove is just a beautiful development,” said Councilman Mark Freeman. “It will be a gemstone.” According to a presentation by Jeff McVay, Mesa’s manager of downtown transformation, another 2,000 apartments and condos are planned downtown. And more might be on the way. “With all of that development activity, it’s exciting to know we still have a signi�icant amount of interest from developers,” McVay said.
The presence of light rail linking downtown Mesa with the main Arizona State University campus in Tempe and downtown Phoenix is a big lure for apartment developers. (Pablo Robles/Tribune Staff Photographer)
The Grove leads the wave of apartment buildings coming downtown, where the “Field of Dreams”-like mantra of developers is, “If we build it, they will come.” Next up is a far-reaching project called The GRID. On Main Street between Benedictine University – a partner in the development, along with the city and Palladium Enterprises – The GRID, blends large and small living spaces and businesses. It promises to be a league of its own. “From micro units to luxury market-rate apartments to contemporary row homes, The GRID will be the place to live downtown,” the project’s website crows. “Ground �loor restaurants will spill onto the sidewalks and will create an electric vibe.”
The GRID’s price tag, like the ASU project, is right around $75 million. McVay said the �irst part of The GRID should be done next spring and the entire project �inished by the fall of 2022. A few blocks north on Mesa Drive, Transform 17, formerly known as Site 17, is underway – in theory, at least. Another mixed-use development blending homes and businesses, Transform 17 was an idea even before a 2018 community workshop. McVay doesn’t expect the 27acre project to be complete before 2024. A memorandum of understanding with the developer will be presented to Council in April. Eco Mesa, to take over the “Purple Parking Lot” on West Pepper Lane, is planned
Expect the face of downtown Mesa to dramatically change over the next two years as numerous projects reach completion. (Tom Sanfilippo/Inside Out Aerial)
to be at least 85 percent sustainable. A tax-incentivized agreement calls for it to begin building by June and be complete by January 2023. The plan at this greenliving apartment complex is for a solar array on the roof and a system to use stored rainwater to nourish landscaping. A short walk away, the Residences on Main are planned on Country Club Drive. But, McVay said, the project is on hold “while the developer assesses �inances.” Courtyards on Second, on Second Avenue at Macdonald, hopes to bring another 144 apartments downtown sometime next year. McVay said other projects are in negotiations. Noting there are multiple projects in progress downtown, Giles said, “We don’t need to encourage unsolicited bids.” Even so, he stressed, the city still owns chunks of land downtown totaling 140 acres. “I’m uncomfortable with saying we’re adopting a moratorium on disposing of downtown properties,” Giles said. “I’m not afraid of bringing more businesses and more people downtown.” On �irst meeting, Cindy Fitch calls people “honey,” serves them homemade meatloaf and mashed potatoes and cracks an endless stream of humorous sarcasm. Since she owns the Downtown Rendezvous, one might think she would welcome new places like The Grove to drive people to her cafe. Not so much. “How do I feel about all the new stuff? I was born and raised in Mesa and I’m 66 years old. I miss the old Louie Bar where The Grove took over,” she said, with a nostalgic sigh. She shrugs off all the new-and-improved development. “It’s just progress. I’d rather have horse and buggies going up and down Main Street,” Fitch said. Then again, she is quick to add, “I’m kind of weird.” The Rendezvous is only open during the week for lunch. Though she has a crew of regular customers, she is not against the new folks coming to downtown. “Yeah, I hope I get ‘em,” she said. “If they want homemade food they’ll come here ... If they want to, they can come in and sit down and have a laugh.” Across Main Street, the Nile Coffee Shop
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business.” Last year, just as things were taking off, the pandemic hit. “In March, like many other businesses, we were hit hard with the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic and we saw our sales drop 70 percent compared to the prior year,” Whit�ield said. PPP funding – which is technically a loan but does not have to be paid back if conditions are met – “enabled us to keep all of our employees on payroll to help
keep our stores open.” But when that funding ran out, “we had to shutter two of our locations” and laid off 10 employees, Whit�ield said. “We went into serious survival mode to try and save our business. As time moved slowly forward, we continued to try and serve the community as best we could with modi�ied store hours and of course wearing masks and keeping our two remaining stores clean.” A county loan helped Careful Cleaners
keep the lights on and operate at “minimum �lying speed” at its 1925 S. Sossaman Road location. Then, just before midnight New Year’s Eve, a boiler exploded on the roof of the Hub Bar and Grill – right next door to Careful Cleaners in a shopping center at Sossaman and Baseline roads. After a long battle, the Mesa Fire Department put out the blaze. “Our dry-cleaning plant suffered major smoke and water damage, what I guess what many would call collateral damage,” Whit�ield said. “Unfortunately, we were put completely out of business,” Whit�ield said. The Hub remains closed “until further notice” at its Sossaman location, though the Hub at 1860 S. Stapley Road remains open. After a long process, Damage Control Restoration company helped get Careful Cleaners back in business. The Whit�ields reopened last week, nearly two months after the �ire. “We are so thankful for our customers, the support that we have received from the community and the hope that we can all get back to some sort of normalcy in the immediate future,” Whit�ield said. Careful Cleaners, 1925 S. Sossaman Road, is open from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. For more information, call 480-380-8334 or visit carefulcleaners.net.
will give an overview of the agency and its partners, show what it does in local communities and outline open positions. Through a network of local non-pro�its and institutions, AmeriCorps mobilizes individuals to address issues such as COVID-19 response, criminal justice, education, employment, substance abuse, homelessness, healthcare, food insecurity, foster care, environmental protection, military veterans, senior citizen services. Volunteers not only work with nonprofits but also agencies in the state’s social
service programs. Mesa United Way administers AmeriCorps volunteers who serve at more than a dozen local non-pro�its – including Helen’s Hope Chest. Volunteers from an array of institutions that AmeriCorps works with will make presentations alongside the Governor’s Of�ice of Youth, Faith, and Family. The free event is part of AmerCorps Week 2021 “to educate the public on all of the services administered by AmeriCorps members across the state and to
recruit individuals interested in helping address issues like foster care, homelessness, criminal justice, environmental protection, and more,” said Mesa United Way spokesman John Zielonka. Added Catherine Berger, Mesa United Way AmeriCorps director: “At a time when so many are in need, it is powerful to see the many ways our community is able to step up to help.” People interested in one of the online sessions can RSVP for a link at bit.ly/ americorps-az by Tuesday.
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alk about being taken to the cleaners: Already reeling from the pandemic, Careful Cleaners got hit by a second whammy when a nearby �ire forced one of its locations to close for months. But with a big assist from the federal government’s Payroll Protection Program, the Mesa business Cleaners is getting back to where it was in early 2020. The world was a lot different when Doug and Maureen Whit�ield bought Careful Cleaners back in 2017. “At the time, we were only doing dry cleaning in our store and we had a drop store at Signal Butte and Southern and a store in Gilbert on Baseline Road. We had seamstress services at the (other) locations,” Doug Whit�ield said. The following year, he said, “We moved our Gilbert location on Baseline into the Mesa area at Val Vista and Southern. In 2019, we added machines in our plant located at Sossaman and Baseline Road and we added another location in Mesa at Ellsworth and Brown roads.” He said the business was starting to boom “with the additional locations and our added ability to do all of our own cleaning work in-house at our plant located at Baseline and South Sossaman Road. “The outlook was looking bright for our
Doug and Maureen Whitfield reopened Careful Cleaners at 1925 S. Sossaman Road two months after a fire at the Hub restaurant next door forced it to close due to smoke and water damage. (Pablo Robles/Tribune Staff Photographer)
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he city of Mesa and Local First Arizona are urging businesses to apply for “going green” recognition through the Arizona Green Business Program. The certi�ication recognizes large and small companies prioritizing sustainability through things like recycling and energy reduction. The �irst – and to date only – Mesa business to get the certi�ication is Stardust Building Supplies, a nonpro�it headquartered at 1720 W. Broadway Road. Stardust partners with several Valley companies to divert these materials from the land�ill to repurpose and resell. “Having our Mesa businesses work with Local First Arizona on the Arizona Green Business Program is a tremendous bene�it to our entire community. I am especially proud that Stardust Building Supplies, which calls District 3 home, is being recognized for earning this certi�ication,” said Councilman Francisco Heredia. “The positive impact to our environment is substantial and helping businesses maximize their efforts to go green will save them money and help them to stand out in
the marketplace. I look forward to many more Mesa businesses taking advantage of this program and earning their certi�ication,” he added. Heredia hopes other businesses will participate, a process that starts by answering a checklist of questions focusing on waste diversion, energy consumption, water conservation, pollution prevention, wastewater management, transportation emissions and creating a sustainability culture in the workplace. After applying, a site visit is performed to learn more about the business’s sustainability practices, a custom sustainability plan is developed and ongoing assistance from the LFA team is available to help participants reach their goals. Businesses must reach a designated number of measures to achieve certi�ication. Once certi�ied, they are added to an online directory and mobile app, making it easier for conscious consumers to �ind them. Certi�ied businesses will be promoted through Local First newsletters and social media. “The Arizona Green Business Certi�ication Program provides signi�icant costsavings and promotional opportunities for
locally owned businesses in the community,” said Mike Peel, Local First’s statewide sustainability director. “We are very appreciative of the leadership of the City of Mesa to collaborate with our team to grow the reach of the program and have a larger impact for the bene�it of the economy and the environment.” Stardust, which can be called the star of the Mesa green scene, says the program is valuable. “We found the Local First Green Business Certi�ication Program to be extremely valuable in helping Stardust recognize the efforts we are making towards operating in a more sustainable fashion and helping us identify areas where we could make signi�icant improvement,” said Karen Jayne, CEO of Stardust Building Supplies. Stardust Building Supplies says its mission is “to starve the land�ill.” They operate two reuse centers for home improvement which sell gently-used, salvaged and surplus building materials at affordable prices from cabinets to appliances and furniture. For more information, visit stardustbuilding.org or call 480-668-0566. “The resources Local First provided
Stardust Building Supplies CEO Karen Jayne said she is proud her nonprofit is the first Mesa business to receive Arizona Green Business Program certification. (Tribune file photo) throughout the process were invaluable. Operating in a sustainable fashion is not only great for the environment but also very bene�icial to the community and our employees,” Jayne added. “I highly recommend the program and certi�ication to anyone interested in environmentally sustainable business operations.” The Arizona Green Business Program is open to independently owned businesses in Tempe, Phoenix and Mesa. For information, visit local�irstaz. com/greenbusiness email mike@local�irstaz.com.
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ahnaz Pourian gave up a really nice vacation to help people in need. Pourian owns the Mesa Home Instead of�ices and won a full vacation package valued at $7,500 as part of her earning the company’s Legacy Award, given to franchise owners who meeting required quali�ications. But rather than pick a vacation destination of her choice, Pourian requested that the money funding be distributed among four entities that she felt have gone above and beyond to help needy East Valley residents. The bene�iciaries were Neighbors Who Care, the Tempe Fire Department, the
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of Home Instead in Mesa, which provides services that help seniors stay engaged or assists them with services such as meal preparation. It also offers hospice and dementia care. To deliver those services, she works closely with �irst responders and community organizations that serve older adults. “Serving the most vulnerable population is not just a job, it’s a community effort,” she said. “We all rely on each other to help serve our local seniors in all aspects of life. I have always appreciated the way our community serves older adults.” Since the pandemic hit a year ago, she said, “I saw our community come together like never before. Our �irst responders worked so hard to keep our community, and particularly seniors, safe.”
“Similarly, I appreciate the local advocates and volunteers that help our area seniors stay happy and safe,” she added. So giving up a luxurious vacation was a no brainer, she said, adding what she witnessed being done by the people who received donations “made it my honor to be able to support the work they are doing.” “Working with the aging population, you come across many entities that provide services that ensure the health, safety, and welfare of the elderly. In my experience being in the Southeast Valley, the �ire departments, Neighbor’s Who Care, and Y-OPAS have been consistent in the help that they provide to our community’s older adults,” she said. Information: homeinstead.com 480-827-4343.
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Paradise cost: Sports teams that break hearts BY DAVID LEIBOWITZ Tribune Columnist
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week of mild Arizona weather and the start of Cactus League baseball can only mean one thing: Again it’s that time when hope springs eternal for Valley sports fans. Couple that with your Phoenix Suns playing top-tier basketball and the Arizona Cardinals signing three-time NFL Defensive Player of the Year J.J. Watt, and our sports future feels desert-sun dazzling. But we all know how this ends, don’t we? With millions of broken hearts. Because this is Phoenix, and if our hometown had a sports tagline, it would be, “Welcome to the Valley of the Crushed.” This place has everything – weather to die for, the nation’s hottest housing mar-
ket, a solid economy, Chris Bianco’s pizza – but no major American city has suffered more sports futility, statistically speaking. Well, save Minneapolis. But that comes with an asterisk. Allow me to explain. Thirteen American cities are currently home to all four major professional sports. Phoenix joined those ranks in 1998, when the Arizona Diamondbacks began to play. Since then, the Suns, Cardinals, D-backs and Arizona Coyotes have had a collective 87 opportunities to win a championship. We have worn but one single crown. And it took a near-miracle World Series victory by the 2001 Diamondbacks for us to have even that single ecstatic moment. In that time period, Boston has won a dozen titles – at least one in every sport – including six Super Bowls, four World Series, one NBA championship and a Stanley Cup. Los Angeles has 11 titles, Chicago and
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New York six. Detroit and Miami have four apiece. San Francisco and Denver have three. Dallas, Philadelphia and Washington each have a pair. Then there’s us with the one. Only Minneapolis has been shut out of winning championships in those 22 years. But like I said, there’s a caveat. The Minnesota Twins won baseball titles in 1987 and 1991. Plus, the Minneapolis Lakers took home �ive basketball titles in six seasons between 1949 and 1954. Given how slowly time moves in Minnesota, 1954 probably still feels like yesterday to them. I mean, if you’ll eat lute�isk, you have bigger issues to worry about than the Vikings blowing four Super Bowls in the 1970s. The only explanation for this much major sports futility is a curse. As NFL legend
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has it, that explains why the Cardinals are suffering the longest current championship drought in professional sports, winning zero titles since 1947. According to the “Coal Miners Curse,” invoked by fans of the Pottsville, Pennsylvania Maroons, the Cards, then playing in Chicago, stole the 1925 NFL championship from the mighty Maroons, damning the franchise to never win another title until Pottsville is re-crowned champions. That’s not happening anytime soon: The NFL investigated this theft in 1967 and voted against Pottsville. Personally, I don’t think this is about coal miners. I think life is too good here, so we can’t have everything. Sports failure is the price we pay for perfect spring afternoons, abundant sunshine and the natural beauty of the desert and the mountains. Detroit was recently named the most miserable city in America. Dallas is surrounded by Texas. I’ve lived in New York, Philly and Miami, which explains why I’ve lived here for 25 years and plan to leave feet �irst – or in an urn. San Francisco? For the price of a sevenbedroom Paradise Valley mansion, you could live in the Bay Area in a cardboard box and awake each day to the pungent aroma of defecating hobos. Or you can live here. So what if four times each year you get kicked in the gut when the hometown teams are mathematically eliminated from contention? Sucking at sports seems a small price to pay for paradise.
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esa High School’s boys basketball team is on the verge of one of its best seasons in program history, as the Jackrabbits currently �ind themselves near the top of the 6A Conference standings. Wrapping up the regular season Thursday against district-rival Skyline, Mesa now enters the 6A tournament as one of the top seeds and is guaranteed at least three home playoff games if it is able to advance to the semi�inal round. Should head coach Scott Stansberry’s team navigate through the tournament �ield and make it to the championship game – as the Jackrabbits have emerged as one of the favorites to do – it will be the program’s �irst trip to the title game since 2016, when current Northern Arizona University basketball coach Shane Burcar led the program to its last championship. As it stands, the Jackrabbits are in position to �inish with its best overall record for the �irst time since 1950. “This team is special,” Stansberry said. “They’re fun to watch. I give them some freedom on offense, and they trust each other, and I trust them. That’s one of the biggest things with this team is the trust factor. “We trust them as coaches, and they trust us as players. When you love the game like they do you have a lot of fun.” Trusting in one another has been key to Mesa’s success this season. Having taken over for Burcar in 2018, Stansberry inherited many players that had become accustomed to the way the program was run under the former coach. While the Jackrabbits still had success, this year’s team is truly a product of Stansberry by itself. That alone has made what the team has accomplished this year rewarding in itself. But when you factor in the adversity due to the ongoing pandemic, with few fans allowed most of the season, it has brought the team closer together.
As one of the top seeds heading into the 6A Conference Tournament, Mesa High School’s boys basketball team is on the verge of one of its best season ever led by senior guard Steven Cervantes and senior forward Tanner Crawford. (Pablo Robles/Tribune Staff)
fourth game of the pandemic-delayed and shortened season. Since then, Mesa has gone on to dominate most of its competition, routinely winning by double-digit points against the likes of Skyline, Red Mountain and Chandler. The Jackrabbits narrowly escaped a tough Mountain View team before edging Hamilton. A missed buzzer-beater by Basha allowed the Jackrabbits to carry momentum from that win on to Sunnyslope, the topranked team in 6A. An underdog through and through, Mesa forced overtime with the Vikings before walking off Sunnyslope’s �loor with a twopoint victory, solidifying itself as a championship contender with strong defensive play and a little bit of �lare on offense. “This team is different,” Mesa coach Scott Stansberry believes trust is one of the key factors senior forward Tanner to his team’s success this season, as he gives them free reign on of- Crawford said. Cervantes fense and transitions to a strong defensive effort on the other end chimed in with “dunk city of the floor. (Pablo Robles/Tribune Staff) over here,” which brought
“We have really good chemistry together,” Mesa senior guard Steven Cervantes said. “We are just well-bonded together and everything just kind of works. We had a lot of practices and not a lot of time off and we just hung out with each other.” Mesa’s only loss this season came against 5A power Gilbert on Jan. 27 – the
laughs from both seniors. Similar to the way Florida Gulf Coast’s men’s basketball team took the NCAA Tournament by storm in 2013 and earned the moniker “dunk city” for its aerial assault on opponents, Mesa has done the same in the 6A Conference. On nearly every fast-break opportunity one of Mesa’s ball handlers is looking for Crawford. Often times, he puts himself into position just behind and on the other side of the basket to one of his teammates, allowing for a perfect alley-oop opportunity. But the 6-foot-7 forward also knows how to run the �loor and create space on the offensive end. Against Shadow Ridge on Feb. 25, he found himself on the receiving end of passes inside the paint, which he muscled his way into an emphatic dunk that forced the small crowd of parents and some extended family to their feet. Crawford takes pride in his ability on the offensive end to create mismatches and to have fun overall. But when needed, he is also able to guard some of the top big men in the state and limit production an opponent’s production on the defensive end of the court. “I’ve played this game for a long time and the post has always been my thing,” Crawford said. “I take pride in it. I’ve always been the tallest in the group and you can’t train height so you might as well use it to your advantage.” No matter how the playoffs transpire for Mesa, both Cervantes and Crawford admit their senior season has been one they will remember for a while. As they have all season, they plan to take things one day at a time in pursuit of the 6A championship. “We need to take it one game at a time,” Stansberry said. “Me and my coaches, we feel we do a great job scouting our opponents and putting the boys in position to win. Once brackets are released and whatever seed we are, whoever we are playing, we’ll worry about that team. “Hopefully at the end of everything we are preparing for one last game for that gold ball.”
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Joseph Miles Crackel, 68 died unexpectedly February 8th, 2021 from heart failure. He was born March 23rd, 1952, in Kansas City, Kansas the son of Ernest Everett Crackel and Dora Veroqua (Ramsey) Crackel. Joe graduated from Mesa High School, class of 1970. A year after graduation he married his childhood sweetheart, Valorie Lynn Volcheck. They celebrated 49 years of marriage in August 2020. At the beginning of his career Joe was a carpenter that worked on various projects throughout the U.S. He then was involved in the building process of the Phoenician and Princess resorts in Scottsdale, as well as the Sperry Flight System Company. He later was an entrepreneur in the window industry and a licensed builder of residential custom homes throughout AZ. Joe believed in an honest work ethic, enjoyed quality time with family and friends with laughter, and liked the outdoor lifestyle of AZ. His hobbies were boating, water skiing, floating the Salt River, riding ATVs' and sand rails, hunting, fishing, bowling, playing soft ball, and riding bulls in his younger days. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his close friend, John Paul Wolfe. Surviving in addition to his wife, Valorie Lynn (Volcheck) Crackel, are his daughter, Jody Lynn Crackel Dean and her husband, Andrew, of Gilbert; son, Benjamin Miles Crackel, of Mesa; four grandchildren, Kayley Lyn Crackel, Cole Miles Crackel, Colin James Forbes Dean, and Ila Rose Forbes Dean; sister, Paulette Carol McCormick, of Phoenix; and best friend of 60 years, John Fred Taylor, of Casa Grande. A celebration of life ceremony will be done at a future date.
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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that sealed bids will be received until Thursday, April 15, 2021, at 1:30 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. This contract shall be for furnishing all labor, materials, transportation and services for the construction and/or installation of the following work: Pavement reconstruction and expansion of existing Public Safety Training Facility driving track and associated drainage improvements. Approximately 72,000 SY of pavement The Engineer’s Estimate range is $4,800,000 to $5,300,000. For all technical, contract, bid-related, or other questions, please contact Donna Horn at donna.horn@mesaaz.gov. 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.e-arc.com/arcEOC/PWELL_Main.asp?mem=29. Click on “Go” for the Public Planroom to 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 bidding period, an order must be placed. The cost of each Bid Set will be no more than $23, which is non-refundable. 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 One set of the Contract Documents is also available 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. In order for the City to consider alternate products in the bidding process, please follow Arizona Revised Statutes §34.104c.
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Work shall be completed within 90 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 the City of Mesa, Arizona, or a certified or cashier's check. PERSONAL OR INDIVIDUAL SURETY BONDS ARE NOT ACCEPTABLE. The successful bidder will be required to execute the standard form of contract for construction within ten (10) days after formal award of contract. In addition, the successful bidder must be registered in the City of Mesa Vendor SelfService (VSS) System (http://mesaaz.gov/business/purchasing/vendor-self-service). The successful bidder, simultaneously with the execution of the Contract, will be required to furnish a Payment Bond in the amount equal to one hundred percent (100%) of the Contract Price, a Performance Bond in an amount equal to one hundred percent (100%) of the Contract Price, and the most recent ACORD® Certificate of Liability Insurance form with additional insured endorsements. PUBLISH ON TWO CONSECUTIVE SUNDAYS: MARCH 7 AND MARCH 14, 2021 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 City of Mesa.
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Public Notices TO: Stephens Triplett, DO 1034 S. 105th Place, Apt. 1091 Mesa, AZ 85209 The State Medical Board of Ohio 30 E. Broad Street, 3rd Floor Columbus, OH 43215-6127 In the Matter of: Stephens Triplett, DO 20-CRF-092 On January 14, 2021 the State Medical Board of Ohio mailed an Order of Revocation to Stephens Triplett, DO. The order was sent to Dr. Triplett via certified mail, return receipt requested, at his last known address of record, 1034 S. 105th Place, Apt. 1091, Mesa, AZ 85209. The Order was returned to the Board from the postal service marked “Return to Sender, Not Deliverable as Address, Unable to Forward”. Dr. Triplett may be entitled to an appeal. Such an appeal must be commenced by the filing of a Notice of Appeal with the State Medical Board and the Franklin County Court of Common Pleas. The Notice of Appeal must set forth the Order appealed from and state that the State Medical Board’s Order is not supported by reliable, probative, and substantive evidence and is not in accordance with law. The Notice of Appeal may, but is not required to, set forth the specific grounds of the appeal. Any such appeal must be filed within fifteen (15) days after the last date of publication in accordance with the requirements of Section 119.12, Ohio Revised Code. Please contact the undersigned to ascertain the last date of publication. Any questions or correspondence should be addressed to: Jackie Moore Case Control Office 30 E. Broad Street, 3rd Floor Columbus, OH 43215-6127 Jackie.moore@med.ohio.gov Published: East Valley Tribune, Mar. 7, 14, 21, 2021 / 36894
Advertisement of Sale NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned intends to sell the personal property described below to enforce a lien imposed on said property pursuant to the Arizona Self-Service Storage Act, Arizona Statutes 33-1704, Section H, Enforcement of Lien. The Undersigned will sell at public sale by competitive bidding on or after March 19, 2021 at 9:00am using an online auction at www.storagetreasures.com, said property has been stored and located at US 60 Self Storage, 1661 S. Alma School Rd., Suite 102, Mesa, AZ 85210. Property to be sold as follows: Misc. household goods, personal items, furniture, clothing, toys and/or business fixtures and items belonging to the following: Tenant Name Unit # Jennifer Eisenbise 203 Vanessa Jordan 309 Mike Bulatoich 342 Christina Carnes 408 Eric Cortez 610 Fernando Macias 628 Mark Czarniecki 743 Bril Powell 806 Tina Ferrari 835 Daniel White 2011 Sale subject to cancellation in the event of settlement between owner and obligated party. Items sold “as is”, CASH ONLY, and Buyer must pay a security deposit and broom sweep/clean the unit. Go to www.storagetreasures.com to bid on unit(s). Published: East Valley Tribune Mar. 7, 14, 2020 / 36622
TO: Brian James Stebbings 15801 S 48th St., Apt 1127 Phoenix, AZ 85048-0843 The State Medical Board of Ohio 30 E. Broad Street, 3 rd Floor Columbus, OH 43215-6127 In the Matter of: Brian James Stebbings Case No. 21-CRF-0018 On February 21, 2021, the Ohio Medical Board mailed a Notice of Opportunity for Hearing to Brian James Stebbings via certified mail, return receipt requested, at his last known address of record, 15801 S 48th St., Apt 1127, Phoenix, AZ 85048-0843. The Notice was returned to the Board from the postal service marked “return to sender, not deliverable as addressed, unable to forward.” The notice states that the Ohio Medical Board intends to consider denying his application to practice respiratory care in the state of Ohio. Mr. Stebbings is entitled to a hearing in this matter if such hearing is requested within thirty (30) days of the last date of publication of this notice. Mr. Stebbings may appear at such hearing in person, by his attorney, or by such other representative permitted to practice before this agency, or he may present his position, arguments or contentions in writing. At the hearing, Mr. Stebbings may present evidence and examine witnesses appearing for or against him. Please contact the undersigned to ascertain the last date of publication. Any questions or correspondence should be addressed to: Jackie Moore Case Control Office 30 E. Broad Street, 3 rd Floor Columbus, OH 43215-6127 Jackie.Moore@med.ohio.gov Published: East Valley Tribune, Mar. 7, 14, 21, 2021 / 36904
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CITY OF MESA PUBLIC NOTICE
DESTINATION AT GATEWAY (BERGE) OFFSITE SEWER ALONG WILLIAMS FIELD ROAD MESA, ARIZONA
The Mesa City Council will hold a public hearing concerning the following ordinances at the March 15, 2021 City Council meeting beginning at 5:45 p.m. in the Mesa City Council Chambers, 57 East First Street.
PROJECT NO. M99-2021-003 ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that sealed bids will be received until March 25, 2021 at 1:00p.m. All sealed bids will be received electronically. Bids shall be submitted to the following email: EngineeringBids@mesaaz.gov. Bids must be submitted as an unencrypted PDF attachment with a maximum file size of 20MB. Please ensure that your email is smaller than this before sending. Submitted bids that are unable to be opened by City staff will not be considered for award. Bidders may request a single opportunity to verify that a test email and attachment are received and can be opened by City staff. Test emails must be sent to EngineeringBids@mesaaz.gov. Any bid received after the time specified will be returned without any consideration. A non-mandatory Pre-Bid Conference will be held via Telephone on Wednesday, March 17, 2021 at 1:00p.m. The Conference Bridge call in is 1-480-644-6120 PIN 366642 in order to join the call. There will not be a pre-bid review of the site. This contract shall be for furnishing all labor, materials, transportation and services for the construction and/or installation of the following work: DESTINATION AT GATEWAY (BERGE) OFFSITE SEWER WILLIAMS FIELD ROAD located near the intersection of Signal Butte Road and Williams Field Road as outlined in the Offsite Sewer Plans for E. Williams Field Road. Improvements will include approximately 1,327 Linear Feet of 12-Inch Sanitary Sewer, 3,786 Linear Feet of 15-Inch Sanitary Sewer. and associated appurtenances.
1. ZON20-00538 (District 1) Within the 1200 to 1400 blocks of West Bass Pro Drive (south side) and the 1100 block of North Alma School Road (west side). Located south of the 202 Red Mountain Freeway on the west side of Alma School Road (30.9± acres). Modification to the Planned Area Development (PAD) Overlay on the property to amend condition #1 of Ordinance No. 4847 to allow development of a new office building and parking garage within an existing office development. Michael Edwards, The Davis Experience, applicant; Salt River Point, LL LLC, owner. DATED at Mesa, Arizona, this 7th day of March 2021. DEE ANN MICKELSEN, City Clerk Published: East Valley Tribune, Mar. 7, 2021 / 36876
The Engineer’s Estimate range is $500,000 – $750,000. For all technical, contract, bid-related, or other questions, please contact Stephanie Gishey at stephanie.Gishey@mesaaz.gov. 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 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 bidding period, an order must be placed. The cost of each Bid Set will be no more than $15.00, which is non-refundable. 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. Construction and installation work shall be completed within Ninety-Five (95) calendar days, beginning with the day following the starting date specified in the Notice to Proceed. Final testing, inspection and acceptance cannot be completed until Paving Improvements to Williams Field Road (not a part of this project) are completed. It is anticipated that the Paving Improvements to Williams Field Road will be completed on January 27th, 2022. See Project Special Provision No. 24 for additional information. Bids must be submitted on the Proposal and Schedule Form provided and be accompanied by a Bid Bond, (PERSONAL OR INDIVIDUAL BID BONDS ARE NOT ACCEPTABLE) for ten percent (10%) of the total amount of the Bid, payable to BCB GROUP INVESTMENTS, LLC., as a guarantee that the contractor will enter into a contract to perform the proposal in accordance with the plans and specifications. The successful bidder will be required to execute the BCB GROUP INVESTMENTS, LLC. Contract and respective Addenda for construction within ten (10) 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. BCB Group Investments, LLC shall be free to terminate the Contract or, at option, release the successful bidder. Payment and Performance Bonds will be required for this Work. The successful bidder, simultaneously with the execution of the Contract, shall be required to furnish a Paymen t 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. The successful bidder shall name BCB Group Investments, 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 in Chapter 2 of the Project Manual.
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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 BCB Group Investments, LLC, or the City of Mesa. BETH HUNING City Engineer ATTEST: DeeAnn Mickelsen City Clerk Published: East Valley Tribune Mar 7, 14, 2021 / 36880
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