07 May 2020

Another 2-Hour Early Morning Zoom TeleConference Study Session: Mesa City Council Thu 05.07.2020



Here we go again!
8 weeks into the aftermath of the COVID-19 2020 health and mega-economic depression 
long-time inside City Hall salaried officials are showing up at the annual City Budget Hearings

This has been going on for weeks throwing dozens of Power Point slides up on the screens installed in the Lower Chambers that have been closed-off to the public since mid-March.
3 more presentations were made yesterday



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Council Study Session Meeting Notice:
To decrease COVID-19 exposure, the City Council Chambers is closed, but public viewing and input on the items are available electronically. Members of the City Council will appear electronically for this meeting, via a video conferencing platform, and the live meeting will be accessible via broadcast and telephonically. Because of the current public health emergency, the City Council Chambers is closed for Council Meetings. 
However, the live meeting may be watched on local cable Mesa channel 11, online at Mesa11.com/live, www.youtube.com/user/cityofmesa11/live, or https://www.facebook.com/CityofMesa, or listened to by calling 888-788-0099 or 877- 853-5247 (toll free) using meeting ID 5301232921 and following the prompts. 
For any difficulties accessing this meeting, please call 480-644-2099.
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Roll Call 
1 Presentations/Action Items: 
20-0548 
Hear a presentation, discuss, and provide direction on an update on the Mesa CARES program, focusing on the Mesa CARES Small Business Assistance and Reemergence Program. 1-a 
File #:20-0548   
Type:PresentationStatus:Agenda Ready
In control:City Council Study Session
On agenda:5/7/2020
Title:Hear a presentation, discuss, and provide direction on an update on the Mesa CARES program, focusing on the Mesa CARES Small Business Assistance and Reemergence Program.
Attachments:1. Presentation

20-0547 
Hear a presentation, discuss, and provide direction on an update on the Mesa CARES program, focusing on the Mesa CARES Feeding Mesa Program. 1-b 
File #:20-0547   
Type:PresentationStatus:Agenda Ready
In control:City Council Study Session
On agenda:5/7/2020
Title:Hear a presentation, discuss, and provide direction on an update on the Mesa CARES program, focusing on the Mesa CARES Feeding Mesa Program.
Attachments:1. Presentation

20-0552 
Hear a presentation on the status of City of Mesa recreational facilities closures and discuss the development of future plans for reopening limited facilities. 1-c 
File #:20-0552   
Type:PresentationStatus:Agenda Ready
In control:City Council Study Session
On agenda:5/7/2020
Title:Hear a presentation on the status of City of Mesa recreational facilities closures and discuss the development of future plans for reopening limited facilities.
Attachments:1. Presentation

20-0562 
Appointments to the Housing and Community Development Advisory Board. 1-d
File #:20-0562   
Type:AppointmentStatus:Agenda Ready
In control:City Council Study Session
On agenda:5/7/2020
Title:Appointments to the Housing and Community Development Advisory Board.
Attachments:1. Appointment Memo and Resumes
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May 7, 2020 
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. Housing & Community Development Advisory Board – Eleven-member board including new appointments. Kevin Humphrey, District 5. 
Mr. Humphrey has been the Executive Director of Sunshine Acres Children’s Home for the past 9 years and has maintained the organization’s 65 year legacy of operating without government funding or fundraising. His experience in investments, retirement planning and estate planning educates donors on gifting and leaving a legacy to qualified non-profits. He earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology from University of Phoenix and is a current member of Mesa’s Judicial Advisory Board. Mr. Humphrey will be filling a vacancy formerly held by Linda Star. His term will expire June 30, 2023. 
Isarae Koval, District 4. 
Ms. Koval is a poet, writer and art teacher who is interested in “examining critical cultural issues.” She encourages students to use their creativity to problem solve. Her background in the service industry has given her extensive experience in teamwork, conflict resolution, communication and working successfully under pressure. She was a speaker at the Mesa Artspace Lofts grand opening ceremony and has complete the Toastmasters Visionay Communications course. 
Ms. Koval will be filling a vacancy formerly held by Candace Miller. Her term will expire June 30, 2023.

2 Current events summary including meetings and conferences attended.

3 Scheduling of meetings.
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