Your Community Engagement Newsletter for March 2024

Public Meetings on Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs)

The City of Mesa Planning Division is holding two public meetings to discuss proposed zoning ordinance text amendments concerning Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs)

• March 11, 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Dobson Ranch HOA Center, Grande Room (2719 S Reyes)
• March 19, from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. at The Studios @ Mesa City Center, Community Room (59 E 1st St)

For more information, please visit the Special Projects webpage. If you have questions, email SpecialProjects@mesaaz.gov or call 480-644-4273.

Mesa Fire and Medical Department Monthly Immunization Clinics

Second Wednesday of the month, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Superstition Springs Center (6555 E Southern Ave.)

The clinic location within the mall is subject to change, please text the mall concierge service at (480) 409-7900 or speak with a mall representative at (480) 924-5050 to get an exact location before arrival.

Free immunizations to eligible children from birth to age 18. Eligibility requirements: 

• Child is uninsured
• Child is insured through AHCCCS
• Child is covered by an insurance plan that does not cover immunizations
• Child is a Native American or an Alaskan Native

Find and Fix Leaks to Save Water and Money

Finding and fixing leaks, especially silent ones that go unnoticed – like a leaky toilet – is one of the easiest ways to save water and money at home.

That is why we celebrate Fix a Leak Week each year (this year it’s March 18-24) to raise awareness of how much water is wasted annually by dripping faucets, leaking toilets and broken sprinkler heads. Not sure where to start? Check out our Find and Fix Leaks webpage for DIY videos, tips on how to read your meter and chase down leaks at home and activities for kids.

Did you know most businesses in Mesa need a Mesa General Business license?

It’s just $10 and it opens the door to the Mesa Business Builder Small Business Assistance Program, which provides FREE professional consulting, education and training for eligible small businesses with a current business license.

Bonus: The first 500 to apply and receive their license can opt into a free one-year Arizona Small Business Association membership, valued at $250. Membership activation details are in the email you receive when your license is issued.

Not licensed? Find instructions for applying and FAQs at: https://www.mesaaz.gov/business/licensing/mesa-general-business-license

Have you wanted to learn how to do business with the City of Mesa and Mesa Public Schools? 

The City of Mesa cordially invites local businesses to meet and greet with department representatives and learn how to do business with our agencies on March 13 at the Mesa Convention Center, 263 N. Center St., Building A, from 8:00 a.m. to noon. Registration is open.

7th Annual Mask Alive!
Festival of Masks

Sunday, March 10, from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Pioneer Park (526 E Main St) 

The 7th Annual Mask Alive! Festival of Masks is here! Adults and children of all ages are invited to wear their wildest masks and enjoy an afternoon of cultural entertainment, including traditional Mexican folklórico dances, lion and dragon puppets from China, live music performances, food trucks, artist vendors, and mask-making art activities for the whole family. The event is free and promises to be a fun-filled day for everyone.

This event is free and open to the public thanks to SRP, with support from the City of Mesa Office of Diversity and the Raza Development Fund.

Fun! in Escobedo Park

Saturday, March 16, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 
Escobedo Park (215 E 6th St)

Come and enjoy a free event at the Washington-Escobedo community! There will be music, food, and Fun and Fit activities for everyone to enjoy. You can also learn about safety from displays presented by the Mesa Police Department, Mesa Fire Medical, and Park Rangers. Additionally, there will be exciting demonstrations by MPD Motors, Animal Control, MPD Air Unit, and SWAT. And the best part? You have a chance to win a bicycle in the bicycle raffle and receive a free bicycle helmet giveaway! For more information, please contact Theola Cooper, Crime Prevention Officer for Central.

Bike Rodeo Playdate

Thursday, March 21 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
The Yard in Downtown, Mesa (1 N Macdonald)

Saddle up, little cowpokes! Get ready for a rootin’ tootin’ good time at our Bike Rodeo Playdate! Bring your wheels and let’s practice your skills together. No helmet? No problem – we’ve got you covered, and we’ll even make sure it fits just right during the event. After the ride, your little partners can mosey on over to the petting zoo filled with friendly farm critters. Yee haw – we can’t wait to see you for a day of fun and safety! Recommended for ages 3-5. Visit the Bicycle and Pedestrian Program webpage for more fun events like this one.

Excess Flow Valves

As an additional safety measure to our system, we install EFVs on gas service lines to limit gas flow if the line is broken or severely damaged. This is most often associated with excavation or vehicle impact with the meter assembly. If you have an EFV, it is typically installed at the service line connection to the gas main or at the property line and can be identified by a washer on the meter riser. For more information about EFVs or the requirements and costs to have one installed.

The Yard Off Main (Main and N Macdonald) bursts with fun activities this Spring. Make sure you check the activations calendar. To celebrate Women’s History Month in March, we invite you to discover women's stories in your family and your community and appreciate how their hard work continues to shape Mesa.