14 June 2019

The Mesa City Council "Study Sessions" > 74 Minutes on YouTube

Here is the slightly off-center to the left image of the entire City Council. In the front row are Brother John Giles [the mayor] and Brother Mark Freeman [the vice-mayor]
In the back row at the center in red is the newest elected representative in District 4 Jennifer Duff serving her first term.
On the right-hand inside is District 2 Councilmember Jeremy Whittaker. Wearing the blue jacket-and-gray slacks is District 6 Councilmember Kevin Thompson at far right.
At far left stands District 3 Councilmember Franco Heredia, serving his elected first term. Second from left is District 5 Councilmember David Luna.
What is on the agenda for this Study Session?
More than you might know with just a fast glance!
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Here's the Agenda as published
What gets your attention?
1 Review and discuss items on the agenda for the June 17, 2019 regular Council meeting
    Link > Meeting Details Mesa LegiStar Calendar

2 Presentations/Action Items:
  • Item 2-a 19-0715 Hear a presentation and discuss an update on the programs and services provided by the Mesa Historical Museum
  • Item 2-b 19-0716 Hear presentation and discuss an overview of the Falcon Field Airport including its current year budget forecasted outcomes and FY19/20 projections, the updated Airport Master Plan, and the Airport’s Economic Benefit Analysis study
3 Acknowledge receipt of minutes of various boards and committees.
  • Item 3-a 19-0600 Economic Development Advisory Board meeting held on April 2, 2019
  • NOTE: Meeting was two months ago > Eight Pages to read
4 Hear reports on meetings and/or conferences attended.
5 Scheduling of meetings and general information.
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First of all, the mayor needs to quickly dispatch and run through one thing first

[see below].



That's all done in 03:18 !!! 
Authorizing the issuance of Special Assessment Revenue Bonds, Series 2019 for the Cadence Community Facilities District, Assessment District No. 1
  • approving the form and authorizing the execution and delivery of related documents
  • awarding the bonds to a purchaser
  • appointing a registrar, transfer agent, and paying agent for the bonds.
Attachments: 1. Resolution,
2. DRAFT Registrar Contract,
3. DRAFT Purchase Contract,
4. DRAFT Preliminary Official Statement,
5. DRAFT Continuing Disclosure Undertaking,
6. Recoreded - First Amendment to Cadence CFD - Waiver Development Agreement,
7. Homebuyer Confirmatory Waiver and Development Agreement,
8. DRAFT Assessment Collection Agreement

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Next the study session starts with Mayor Giles noting that Jennifer Duff is "out of town", and also noting that nothing is off the consent agenda until City Manager Chris Brady immediately asks that Item 4-b be removed.
WHAT IS ITEM 4-B? 
Link to Calendar > Council, Committee and Board Research Center 
ITEM 4-B IS A CONTRACT.
It is only one of 14 contracts on the agenda for the City Council Meeting Mon 17 June 2019. Does it really appear to need some individual attention, more so than some other of the contracts??
File #: 19-0697   
Type: Contract Status: Agenda Ready
In control: City Council
On agenda: 6/17/2019
Title: 14-Month Term Contract for Patient Gurneys for the Mesa Fire and Medical Department (Citywide)
This contract will provide medical transport gurneys manufactured by Ferno for Mesa Fire and Medical Department’s transport program. The Department has determined that the Ferno gurney best meet their long-term needs. As the program expands, the gurneys will see higher usage for a more diverse range of crews, patients, and physical environments. 
 The initial purchase will be for three gurneys (additions) and others may be purchased as needed. The Mesa Fire and Medical Department and Purchasing recommend authorizing the purchase using the National Purchasing Partners cooperative contract with Ferno, at $180,000. 
 This purchase is funded by the Capital - General Fund.
Attachments: 1. Council Report
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D5 David Luna asked a question about Item 5-b
WHAT IS ITEM 5-B?
File #: 19-0242   
Type: Resolution Status: Agenda Ready
In control: City Council
On agenda: 6/17/2019
Title: Levying the amount to be collected by a secondary property tax and the rate upon each one hundred dollars ($100) of assessed valuation of property subject to taxation within the City of Mesa for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2020. (Citywide) 
 The FY 2019-20 secondary property tax rate and levy are adjusted to fund public safety and parks and culture bonds authorized by Mesa voters in the November 2018 election.
Attachments: 1. Presentation,
2. Council Report,
3. Resolution

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SEPARATE MEETING AND 2 PUBLIC HEARINGS OPENED AND CLOSED IN JUST SECONDS. . . Something that frequently gets no attention at all >
CADENCE COMMUNITY
FACILITIES DISTRICT
Hmmm...what about those Special Bonds?
. . . Who is "the purchaser"??
When if ever have you ever seen so many public hearings go so fast??
MEETING DETAILS
Meeting Name: Cadence Community Facilities District Board Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 6/13/2019 7:30 AM Minutes status: Draft  
Meeting location: Council Chambers - Lower Level
Published agenda: Agenda Agenda
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There are 7 Items
Here is one of the items - Do you really think any Mesa City Council member took the time to read and understand all the attachments???
File #: 19-0653   
Type: Resolution Status: Agenda Ready
In control: Cadence Community Facilities District Board
On agenda: 6/13/2019
Title: Authorizing the issuance of Special Assessment Revenue Bonds, Series 2019 for the Cadence Community Facilities District, Assessment District No. 1; approving the form and authorizing the execution and delivery of related documents; awarding the bonds to a purchaser, and appointing a registrar, transfer agent, and paying agent for the bonds.
Attachments: 1. Resolution,
2. DRAFT Registrar Contract,
3. DRAFT Purchase Contract,
4. DRAFT Preliminary Official Statement,
5. DRAFT Continuing Disclosure Undertaking,
6. Recoreded - First Amendment to Cadence CFD - Waiver Development Agreement,
7. Homebuyer Confirmatory Waiver and Development Agreement,
8. DRAFT Assessment Collection Agreement
                                                                                                                               
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Whoa! This is fast!

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Here's the screen-grab image for Item 2-a
File #: 19-0715   
Type: Presentation Status: Agenda Ready
In control: City Council Study Session
On agenda: 6/13/2019
Title: Hear a presentation and discuss an update on the programs and services provided by the Mesa Historical Museum.
Attachments: 1. Presentation

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MESA CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION
Thu 13 June 2019
Views-to-date: 19
Running Time: 74 minutes


<  In Southeast Mesa Gateway here's the Strategic Development Plan
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....Go figure > why is the Mesa History Museum, now re- located to Lehi in an old "school building" after proposed plans to renovate the old Post Office Building downtown on Macdonald Street somehow got changed, getting a focus in yesterday's study session?

 

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