01 February 2019

Mesa City Council Study Session Thu 31 Jan 2019


Published: 31 Jan 2019
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Running Time: about an hour and 20 minutes
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AGENDA:
1 Presentations/Action Items:
> 1-a 19-0114 Appointments to Council Committees, Regional Boards, and other Committees
> 1-b 19-0138 Appointments to the Mesa Housing Services Governing Board and the Museum and Cultural Advisory Board.
> 1-c 19-0115 Hear a presentation, discuss, and provide direction on an update of staff recommendations for regulating shared active transportation vehicles (commercially-rented bicycles, scooters, etc., with self-contained locking mechanisms).

2 Acknowledge receipt of minutes of various boards and committees.

> 2-a 19-0136 Human Relations Advisory Board Meeting held on December 5, 2018
> 2-b 19-0042 2020 Census Taskforce Advisory Committee meeting held on 19 Nov 2018.

3 Hear reports on meetings and/or conferences attended


4 Scheduling of meetings and general information.

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Hear a presentation, discuss, and provide direction on an update of staff recommendations for regulating shared active transportation vehicles (commercially-rented bicycles, scooters, etc., with self-contained locking mechanisms).
Staff is seeking  direction on which Option Council would like to pursue
NOTE: 
Ridership Information: November 2018                        
   
1. Presentation 
 
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MEETING DETAILS WITH LINKS:
Meeting Name: City Council Study Session Agenda status: Final                                 
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Attachments:
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19-0114 1-aAppointmentAppointments to Council Committees, Regional Boards, and other Committees.                                                              
19-0138 1-bAppointmentAppointments to the Mesa Housing Services Governing Board and the Museum and Cultural Advisory Board.                                                              
19-0115 1-cPresentationHear a presentation, discuss, and provide direction on an update of staff recommendations for regulating shared active transportation vehicles (commercially-rented bicycles, scooters, etc., with self-contained locking mechanisms).                                                              
19-0136 2-aMinutesHuman Relations Advisory Board Meeting held on December 5, 2018.                                                              
19-0042 2-bMinutes2020 Census Taskforce Advisory Committee meeting held on November 19, 2018.  

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January 31, 2019      
TO:  CITY COUNCILMEMBERS 
FROM:  MAYOR JOHN GILES 
SUBJECT: Appointments to Council, Regional and Other Boards and Committees  
I recommend for your approval the following appointments: 
City of Mesa  AUDIT, FINANCE & ENTERPRISE COMMITTEE

 Councilmember Jen Duff, Chairperson Vice Mayor Mark Freeman Councilmember David Luna
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE Councilmember David Luna, Chairperson Vice Mayor Mark Freeman Councilmember Kevin Thompson
SUSTAINABILITY & TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE Councilmember Kevin Thompson, Chairperson Councilmember Francisco Heredia Councilmember Jeremy Whitaker
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE Councilmember Jeremy Whittaker, Chairperson Councilmember Francisco Heredia Councilmember Kevin Thompson 
COMMUNITY & CULTURAL DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE Councilmember Francisco Heredia, Chairperson Councilmember David Luna Councilmember Jen Duff
CITY BENEFITS ADVISORY COMMITTEE Vice Mayor Mark Freeman Councilmember Kevin Thompson  Regional Agency Board Assignments
VALLEY METRO REGIONAL PUBLIC TRANSIT AUTHORITY (RPTA)/ METRO RAIL Councilmember Francisco Heredia
EAST VALLEY PARTNERSHIP BOARD Mayor John Giles
GATEWAY AIRPORT AUTHORITY Mayor John Giles  Maricopa Association of Governments (MAG) Committee Assignments
REGIONAL COUNCIL Mayor John Giles
HUMAN SERVICES COORDINATING Councilmember Jen Duff
TRANSPORTATION POLICY Mayor John Giles
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Councilmember David Luna
   
Other Boards & Committees

DOWNTOWN MESA ASSOCIATION Councilmember Jen Duff
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Vice Mayor Mark Freeman
MESA UNITED WAY Councilmember Francisco Heredia
VISIT MESA BOARD Councilmember Jen Duff
MESA SISTER CITIES Councilmember Francisco Heredia
SELF INSURANCE BOARD OF TRUSTEES Councilmember Kevin Thompson
ARIZONA MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY Councilmember Jeremy Whittaker
i.d.e.a. MUSEUM BOARD OF DIRECTORS Councilmember David Luna
MESA ARTS CENTER FOUNDATION BOARD Councilmember Jeremy Whittaker

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January 31, 2019 
TO:  CITY COUNCILMEMBERS  

FROM: MAYOR JOHN GILES  
SUBJECT: Appointments to Boards and Committees   
The following are my recommendations for appointments to City of Mesa Advisory Boards and Committees. 
Mesa Housing Services Governing Board – Eight-member board (7 City Councilmembers and the new appointee) 
Gary Nelson, District 4. 

Mr. Nelson is a veteran who is currently employed as a Pharmacy Tech Trainee with Alliance RX Walgreens Prime home delivery. 
He has been involved with the HUD-VASH program for three years and was accepted as a member of the Mesa Housing Resident Advisory Board last year.  Mr. Nelson was appointed to fill a partial term on August 16, 2018 which expired on December 31, 2018.  
Museum & Cultural Advisory Board – Eleven-member board, including the new appointees 
Ronna Green, District 5.

Ms. Green is a recently retired Associate Vice President of Nationwide Insurance.
She has served on various insurance boards in the past and volunteers with St. Mary’s Food Bank. Ms. Green’s appointment will be filling a vacancy created by the resignation of Gladys Contreras.
Her partial term will expire 6/30/21.  
Tara Phelps, District 6.

Ms. Phelps has a Bachelor of Science in Supply Chain Management with Minors in French and Psychology.
Her professional experience includes Instructional Designer, Collections Supervisor, and Copywriting Contractor.
Ms. Phelps’ appointment will be filling a vacancy created by the resignation of Benjamin Rundall.
Her partial term will expire 6/30/21.   
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