"The Mesa City Council believes that its people, not leaders, are what makes a City great and actively works to encourage citizen participation in the decision-making process. Whether it is through neighborhood meetings, advisory boards and committees, telephone calls and letters, or email, the Mesa City Council sets policies based on the input and needs of its citizens."
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City Council Meeting Information and Agendas
City Council Study Session
- Date: 06/15/2020 5:30 PM - 5:45 PM
- Location: Virtual Platform
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This meeting will be held virtually via a video platform.
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The agenda will be available at least 24 hours in advance of the meeting at: http://mesa.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx and in the City Manager’s Office
Roll Call
1 Review and discuss items on the agenda for the June 15, 2020 regular Council
meeting
2 Take action on the following appointments:
2-a 20-0668 Appointments to various Boards and Committees.
3 Current events summary including meetings and conferences attended.
4 Scheduling of meetings.
| File #: | 20-0668 |
| Type: | Appointment | Status: | Agenda Ready |
| In control: | City Council Study Session |
| On agenda: | 6/15/2020 |
| Title: | Appointments to various Boards and Committees. |
| Attachments: | 1. Appointment Memo |
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APPOINTMENT MEMO 7 Pages
PLEASE NOTE: Some appointments appear to involve certain individuals that are rotated around for membership on various committees or boards
- There are few New Appointments, most are Re-Appointments
- In the case of Michelle Dahlke, she's listed as a "New Appointment" - this time to the Historic Preservation Board, she is now serving a 2nd term as Chairperson on the Planning & Zoning Board, and previously served on the HPB
June 15, 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
Board of Adjustments –
Seven-member board including new appointments.
Reappointments: Adam Gunderson, District 1.
Mr. Gunderson is an attorney with Gunderson Law Group, P.C. He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Biological Sciences from ASU and a Juris Doctorate from BYU. Mr. Gunderson is a member of the Maricopa County and Arizona State Bar Associations, East Valley Estate Planning Council and West Mesa CDC Board of Directors. His term expires June 30, 2023.
Building Board of Appeals –
Nine-member board including new appointments.
Reappointments: Natalie Griego-Pavon, District 3.
Ms. Griego-Pavon is a Cloud Services Manager with JDA Software and her professional background includes roles in IT and construction. Ms. Griego-Pavon holds a Master’s Degree in Administration from Northern Arizona University and a Bachelor’s Degree from Arizona State University. In the past, she volunteered with the Girl Scouts of America and other community organizations. Her term expires June 30, 2023.
Design Review Board –
Seven-member board including new appointments.
Reappointments: Seth Placko, District 1.
Mr. Placko has over twenty years of experience as a landscape architect and currently works for J2 Engineering and Environmental Design. He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Landscape Architecture from Iowa State University and is a Registered Landscape Architect in Arizona and current member of the American Society of Landscape Architects. Mr. Placko serves as one of the architect positions on the Design Review Board. His term expires on June 30, 2023.
Economic Development Advisory Board –
Nine-member board including new appointments.
Reappointments: 4
- Rich Adams, District 1.
Mr. Adams is the president and CEO of Southwest Business Credit Services. He is a founding director of Gateway Commercial Bank of Mesa with over 40 years’ experience in credit management and business operations. Mr. Adams was a previous chair of the City of Mesa Economic Development Advisory Board, the Falcon Field Strategic Visioning Commission, and the City of Mesa Planning and Zoning Board. His term expires June 30, 2023.
- James Kasselmann, District 5.
Mr. Kasselmann is a Medical Device Executive Leader with Dexcom Incorporated. He served as a Lieutenant Colonel in the United States Marine Corps. Mr. Kasselmann is a board member for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation and is active in the USO and Pepperdine University philanthropy. He earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Education from the University of Cincinnati. His term will expire June 30, 2023.
- Natascha Ovando-Karadsheh, District 5.
Ms. Ovando-Karadsheh is the owner of and Realtor with KOR properties, a boutique real estate agency. She has additional small business experience as the founder/owner of Coup de Tartes/Rendez-Vous, as well as working as a small business consultant. Ms. Ovando-Karadsheh holds degrees from the French Culinary Institute and Princeton University. Her term will expire June 30, 2023.
- Dominic Perry, District 6.
Mr. Perry works for GPE Commercial Real Estate. He holds a Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Washington. He is a Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM) and a member of the US Green Building Council. His term will expire June 30, 2023.
Transportation Advisory Board –
Eleven-member board including new appointments.
Reappointments: Andrew Ryan Wozniak, District 1.
Mr. Wozniak is a Senior Planner at the City of Maricopa. He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Design of the Built Environment and a Master’s Degree in Urban and Environmental Planning from Arizona State University. He is a member of the American Planning Association, Congress for the New Urbanism and Association of Pedestrian & Bicycle Professionals. He is also active in the Mesa community through his work with RAILmesa. His term expires June 30, 2023.
New Appointments: Steven McCance, District 5.
Mr. McCance is a program and project specialist at the State of Arizona and has extensive experience in budget management and finance. He has worked at several state and local agencies and teaches at Grand Canyon University and Arizona State University. He earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Finance and a Master’s Degree in Public Administration from Arizona State University. His term ends June 30, 3023.
New Appointments: Rodney Jarvis, District 1.
Mr. Jarvis is a zoning, land use and real estate attorney who worked on projects ranging from the Royal Palms Hotel to the Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Station. He previously served on several regional boards and committees including the Phoenix Streets Transportation Committee and the Arizona Transportation Advisory Committee. He earned a Bachelor’s Degree in English Literature and a Juris Doctorate from Brigham Young University. His term expires June 30, 3023.
Historic Preservation Board –
Seven-member board including new appointments.
Reappointments: Brandon Benzing, District 1.
Mr. Benzing is an architect with Weddle Gilmore Architects. He earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Architectural Studies and a Master’s Degree in Architecture from Arizona State University. He is a member of the American Institute of Architects and is certified by the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards. His term expires June 30, 2023.
New Appointments: Michelle Dahlke, District 1.
Ms. Dahlke is the owner of Arizona Planning Solution and has been a local
She has served previously on the Historic Preservation Board and is finishing her second term on the Planning and Zoning Board. She earned a Bachelor’s Degree from Northern Arizona University in Political Science and a Master’s Degree in Environmental Planning from Arizona State University.
Her term will expire June 30, 2023.
Housing & Community Development Board –
Eleven-member board including new appointments.
Reappointments: Shelley Reimann, District 2.
Ms. Reimann is an asset manager with the City of Phoenix Housing Department. Ms. Reimann holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Women’s Studies and a Master’s degree in Public Administration from Arizona State University. She has served on the Governor’s Commission to Prevent Violence Against Women and on the City of Mesa’s Merit System Board. Her term expires June 30, 2023.
Human Relations Advisory Board –
Eleven-member board including new appointments.
Reappointments: Ron Williams, District 1.
Mr. Williams is the owner of Contacts to Contracts, LLC. Prior to the establishment of his own business, Mr. Williams was the President/CEO of the Grand Canyon Minority Supplier Development Council. Mr. Williams has earned many awards and recognitions for his work to foster diversity and inclusion across Arizona. His term will expire June 30, 2023.
New Appointments: Margarate Duarte, District 4.
Ms. Duarte is a senior accountant and financial analyst with 18 years of experience in project and general accounting for the private sector and public higher education. She earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration and Finance and a Master’s Degree in Business Accounting from University of Arizona. She also earned a Master’s Degree in Accounting and Finance Management from DeVry University. Her term will expire June 30, 2023.
Clarification: Kevin Humphrey, District 5.
In the May 7, 2020 memo, it was incorrectly stated that Mr. Humphrey is filling a vacancy formerly held by Linda Star.
The vacancy he is filling was created when Johanna Richards moved from the non-profit position to a community position on the board (March 16, 2020 memo). Ms. Richards is filling the vacancy created by Linda Star and Mr. Humphrey is filling the vacancy created by Ms. Richards.
Judicial Advisory Board –
Seven-member board including new appointments.
New Appointments: Carolyn Finley, District 2.
Ms. Finley is a Clinical Case Manager at Mercy Health Plan and a registered nurse with nearly 15 years of experience in direct patient care and management. She is a volunteer with the March of Dimes and was the Clinical Coordinator for the Phoenix March for Babies for several years. She earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing and a Master’s Degree in Healthcare Innovation from Arizona State University. Her term expires June 30, 2023.
New Appointments: Kent Cattani.
Judge Cattani was appointed to the Arizona Court of Appeals in 2013. Prior to his appointment, he represented the State of Arizona for more than 20 years. He earned a Juris Doctorate from the University of California at Berkeley. He is currently Vice-Chair of the Division One Arizona Court of Appeals and Vice-Chair of Arizona’s Forensic Advisory Committee. His term expires June 30, 2023.
Library Advisory Board –
Nine-member board including new appointments.
Reappointments: Cindy Smith, District 1.
Ms. Smith earned an Associate’s Degree in Nursing and a Bachelor’s Degree in Child Development from Bingham Young University. She has experience as a nurse and has given over 20 years of volunteer service to her children’s classrooms. Ms. Smith was also an active leader in Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts. Her term will expire June 30, 2023.
New Appointments: Ellen Bachman, District 3.
Ms. Bachman has nearly 10 years of professional experience in library management as an aid and paraprofessional and a background in student career development and tutoring. She earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Home Economics from Bradley University and a Master’s Degree in Religion from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School. Her term expires June 30, 2023.
New Appointments: Dr. Cynthia Jones, District 1.
Dr. Jones has an extensive background in career counseling at universities and was most recently Assistant Vice President at the University of Connecticut. She earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Liberal Arts and Master’s Degree in Public Administration and Counseling from San Diego State University. She also earned a Doctor of Education in Higher Education Leadership and Administration from Nova Southeastern University. Her term expires June 30, 2023.
Museum & Cultural Advisory Board –
Eleven-member board including new appointments.
Reappointments: Alycia Perry, District 4.
Ms. Perry is Faculty Instructor of Communications and Storytelling at Arizona State University’s School of Sustainability. She is also a marketing and branding professional who founded De Mesa Advisory and Training. Her interests focus on sustainability and social impact. She earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science from Arizona State University. Her term expires June 30, 2023.
Reappointments: Ivan Martinez, District 4.
Mr. Martinez owns Ivan Martinez Photography and is an Adjunct Photography Professor at Grand Canyon University. He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing and Advertising and an MBA from the University of Northern Iowa. Mr. Martinez is a current Board Member of both the Arizona Highways PhotoScapes and Downtown Merchants Association. He is a past Board Member of the i.d.e.a. Museum and Arizona Professional Photographer Association. His term expires June 30, 2023.
New Appointments: Theresa Schlechty, District 3.
Ms. Schlechty is a Patient Placement Coordinator at Satellite Healthcare and has experience in the healthcare industry and community involvement. She has served previously on the Library Advisory Board and Mesa ARC. She earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from Argosy University and is a member of the National Society of Collegiate Scholars. Her term will expire June 30, 3023.
New Appointments:Melvin Van Vorst, District 2.
Mr. Van Vorst has been a volunteer usher at the Mesa Arts Center for 13 years. He was an auditor, Acting Revenue Commissioner, Bureau Director and Deputy State Treasurer for the State of Michigan. He served on the Mesa Industrial Development Authority Board and on several boards and committees in Strawberry, AZ. His term will expire June 30, 2023.
Parks and Recreation Board –
Eleven-member board including new appointments.
Reappointments: Nycloe Leyba, District 5.
Ms. Leyba is the Director of Charitable Alliances for the Guardian Angel Council, a volunteer ambassador for Be the Match, founder of We Run Mesa and avid parks and recreation user. Ms. Leyba holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Behavioral Science from California Polytechnic University. Her term expires June 30, 2023.
Reappointments: Kimberly Forest, District 5.
Ms. Forest is the Senior Vice President of Visitor Marketing at Visit Mesa and has spent over forty years working in travel and tourism sales. Ms. Forest holds a degree from the University of California at Riverside and she is an active member of her homeowners association. Her term expires June 30, 2023.
Personnel Appeals Board –
Five-member board including new appointments.
Reappointments: Partick Braatz, District 6.
Mr. Braatz is the Executive Administration Assistant for Vivos Theraputics, Inc. He is an operations management professional with extensive experience in developing and implementing practices, policies and procedures, training programs and supporting healthcare professionals. Mr. Braatz holds a Bachelor’s
Degree in Business Administration with an emphasis in Personnel Relations from the University of Wisconsin. His term expires June 30, 2023.
New Appointments: Nancy Van Tellingen, District 6.
Ms. Tellingen is a Firm Administrator at Gillespie Shields Durrant & Goldfarb. She is a professional in office management focusing on human resources, finance, facilities and strategic planning. She earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration from the University of Illinois, Champaign-Urbaba. Her term expires June 30, 3023.
Planning and Zoning Board –
Seven-member board including new appointments.
Reappointments: Shelly Allen, District 2.
Ms. Allen is a retired City of Mesa employee with over thirty years of experience in economic development, code enforcement, and public works. Ms. Allen holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management from the University of Phoenix and a Masters of Public Administration from Arizona State University. Her term will expire June 30, 2023.
Reappointments: Jessica Sarkissian, District 5.
Ms. Sarkissian is a land planner with Bowman Consulting. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Regional Development from the University of Arizona and a Master’s Degree in Community Planning from Northern Arizona University. Ms. Sarkissian also holds several professional planning association memberships. She formerly served on the City of Mesa Board of Adjustments. Her term will expire June 30, 2023.
New Appointments: Benjamin Ayers, District 1.
Mr. Ayers is the Design Director and Studio Director at Genster. He has more than 17 years of experience in project design and construction. He earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Architectural Studies with a minor in Urban Planning and a Master’s Degree in Architecture from Arizona State University. He is a licensed architect in Arizona and is certified by the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards. His term expires June 30, 2023.
Transportation Advisory Board –
Eleven-member board including new appointments.
Reappointments: Andrew Ryan Wozniak, District 1.
Mr. Wozniak is a Senior Planner at the City of Maricopa. He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Design of the Built Environment and a Master’s Degree in Urban and Environmental Planning from Arizona State University. He is a member of the American Planning Association, Congress for the New Urbanism and Association of Pedestrian & Bicycle Professionals. He is also active in the Mesa community through his work with RAILmesa. His term expires June 30, 2023.
New Appointments: Steven McCance, District 5.
Mr. McCance is a program and project specialist at the State of Arizona and has extensive experience in budget management and finance. He has worked at several state and local agencies and teaches at Grand Canyon University and Arizona State University. He earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Finance and a Master’s Degree in Public Administration from Arizona State University. His term ends June 30, 3023.
New Appointments: Rodney Jarvis, District 1.
Mr. Jarvis is a zoning, land use and real estate attorney who worked on projects ranging from the Royal Palms Hotel to the Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Station. He previously served on several regional boards and committees including the Phoenix Streets Transportation Committee and the Arizona Transportation Advisory Committee. He earned a Bachelor’s Degree in English Literature and a Juris Doctorate from Brigham Young University. His term expires June 30, 3023.
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FINAL AGENDA for regular meeting:
| Meeting Name: | City Council | Agenda status: | Final |
| Meeting date/time: | 6/15/2020 5:45 PM | Minutes status: | Draft |
| Meeting location: | Virtual Platform | ||
| Published agenda: |  Agenda | Published minutes: | Not available | |
| Meeting video: |
| Attachments: |
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City Council Meetings and Study Sessions Notice
To decrease COVID-19 exposure, the City Council Chambers is closed, but public participation and viewing will be available electronically.
To decrease COVID-19 exposure, the City Council Chambers is closed, but public participation and viewing will be available electronically.
Members of the City Council will appear electronically for meetings, 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.
Public participation will be available electronically. If you want to provide a written comment or speak telephonically at the meeting, please submit an online comment card at least 1 hour prior to the start of the meeting. If you want to speak at the meeting, you will need to indicate on the comment card that you would like to speak during the meeting, and you will need to call 888-788-0099 or 877-853-5247 (toll free) using meeting ID 5301232921 and following the prompts, prior to the start of the meeting. You will be able to listen to the meeting; and when the item you have indicated that you want to speak on is before Council, your line will be taken off mute and you will be given an opportunity to speak.
For help with the online comment card, or for any other technical difficulties, please call 480-644-2099.
__________________________________________________________________________________Members of the City Council will appear electronically for meetings, 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.
Public participation will be available electronically. If you want to provide a written comment or speak telephonically at the meeting, please submit an online comment card at least 1 hour prior to the start of the meeting. If you want to speak at the meeting, you will need to indicate on the comment card that you would like to speak during the meeting, and you will need to call 888-788-0099 or 877-853-5247 (toll free) using meeting ID 5301232921 and following the prompts, prior to the start of the meeting. You will be able to listen to the meeting; and when the item you have indicated that you want to speak on is before Council, your line will be taken off mute and you will be given an opportunity to speak.
Applicants and their Representatives
Applicants and their representatives who have items on the Council agenda and who want to be able to comment on their item or be able to answer questions should fill out this Applicant online comment card at least 1 hour prior to the start of the meeting and call 888-788-0099 or 877-853-5247 (toll free) using meeting ID 5301232921 and following the prompts, prior to the start of the meeting. You will be able to listen to the meeting; and when the item you have indicated that you want to speak on is before Council, your line will be taken off mute and you will be given an opportunity to speak.For help with the online comment card, or for any other technical difficulties, please call 480-644-2099.
Mesa operates under a charter form of government with citizens electing a mayor and six councilmembers to set policy for the City.
Mesa's councilmembers serve terms of four-years, with three members being elected every two years. The mayor is elected at-large every four years. The mayor and council are elected on a non-partisan basis. The vice mayor is selected by the City Council.
The Mesa City Council believes that its people, not leaders, are what makes a City great and actively works to encourage citizen participation in the decision-making process. Whether it is through neighborhood meetings, advisory boards and committees, telephone calls and letters, or email, the Mesa City Council sets policies based on the input and needs of its citizens.
Mayor John Giles | ||
Vice Mayor Mark Freeman District 1 | District 2 | |
Councilmember Jen Duff District 4 | District 5 | |
