Final Meeting Agenda printed 07/07/2020
Wednesday, July 8, 2020
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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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Council Study Session Notice:
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Roll Call
(There are 33 items)
| Meeting Name: | City Council | Agenda status: | Final |
| Meeting date/time: | 7/8/2020 5:45 PM | Minutes status: | Draft |
| Meeting location: | Virtual Platform | ||
| Published agenda: |  Agenda |
Item 2-a 20-0731
Hear a presentation, discuss, and provide direction on a proposed development located on a City-owned parking lot at the southeast corner of Pepper Place and Robson, commonly known as Eco Mesa.
| File #: | 20-0731 |
| Type: | Presentation | Status: | Agenda Ready |
| In control: | City Council Study Session |
| On agenda: | 7/8/2020 |
| Title: | Hear a presentation, discuss, and provide direction on a proposed development located on a City-owned parking lot at the southeast corner of Pepper Place and Robson, commonly known as Eco Mesa. |
| Attachments: | 1. Presentation |
Jeff McVay Manager of Downtown Transformation
Jeff Robbins Downtown Transformation Project Manager
Major Points To Be Negotiated or Resolved
• September 15th Deadline
• Opportunity Zone investor
• All entitlements due: PA/DA/Zoning Entitlements
• Relocation of electric duct bank
• Relocation of public solid waste
• Government Property Lease Excise Tax
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Board of Adjustment,
Design Review Board,
Historic Preservation Board,
Merit System Board, and
Self Insurance Board of Trustees.
2-b
| File #: | 20-0740 |
| Type: | Appointment | Status: | Agenda Ready |
| In control: | City Council Study Session |
| On agenda: | 7/8/2020 |
| Title: | Appointments to the Board of Adjustment, Design Review Board, Historic Preservation Board, Merit System Board, and Self Insurance Board of Trustees. |
| Attachments: | 1. Appointment Memo |
APPOINTMENT MEMO INSERT:
July 8, 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 Adjustment – Seven-member board including new appointments.
Alexis Kay Wagner, District 6.
Ms. Wagner has experience as a Program Manager in the Technical Training Program at U-Haul. She earned a Bachelor’s Degree and Master’s Degree in Political Science from Arizona State University where she earned certificates in International Relations and Political Entrepreneurship. Her term expires June 30, 2023.
Design Review Board – Seven-member board including new appointments.
Paul Johnson, District 4.
Mr. Johnson is a Designer on the Exterior Design Core Team at Devenney Group, which builds healthcare facilities. He is a registered architect in Arizona, a LEED accredited professional and a member of the US Green Building Council. He earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture from California Polytechnic State University. His term expires on June 30, 2023.
Historic Preservation Board – Seven-member board including new appointments.
Niti Desai, District 6.
Ms. Desai is a Project Manager at IAP Enclosure Systems and has extensive experience in building design and construction. She is LEED accredited and belongs to the American Institute of Architects, U.S. Green Building Council and National Council of Architectural Registration Boards. She earned a Bachelor’s Degree and Master’s Degree in Architecture from the University of Illinois at Chicago. Her term expires on June 30, 2023.
Merit System Board – Three-member board including new appointments.
Allison McDowell, District 6.
Ms. McDowell has nearly 20 years of human resource experience and management. She now owns and operates Allison’s Addicts Boutique. She earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology/Criminology from Kansas State University and a Master’s Degree in Leadership from Grand Canyon University. Her term expires June 30, 2023.
Self-Insurance Board of Trustees – Five-member board including new appointments. Peggy Lynch, District 2.
Ms. Lynch has 35 years of experience in benefits administration from Banner Health and the City of Mesa. As Assistant Benefits Administrator at the City of Mesa, she helped project plan costs and optimize the benefits program to be in line with company strategy, employee value, market competitiveness and government regulations. Her term expires June 20, 2023.
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3 Acknowledge receipt of minutes of various boards and committees
20-0738 2020 Census Taskforce Advisory Committee meeting held on December 9, 2019. 3-a
4 Current events summary including meetings and conferences attended.
5 Scheduling of meetings
6 Convene an Executive Session
ES-003-20 Discussion or consultation for legal advice with the City Attorney. (A.R.S. §38-431.03A (3)) Discussion or consultation with the City Attorney in order to consider the City’s position and instruct the City Attorney regarding the City’s position regarding pending or contemplated litigation or in settlement discussions conducted in order to avoid or resolve litigation. (A.R.S. §38-431.03A(4))
1. Tanya Zachary v. City of Mesa, et al.
Maricopa County Superior Court, Case No. CV2017-005855
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7 Adjournment.¹
¹ Prior to adjournment, at this Council meeting, the City Council may vote to go into executive session for legal advice on any item listed on this agenda pursuant to A.R.S. §38-431.03(A)(3); this notice is given pursuant to A.R.S. §38-431.02 to the members of the City Council and the public
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MEETING DETAILS
| Meeting Name: | City Council Study Session | Agenda status: | Final |
| Meeting date/time: | 7/8/2020 4:45 PM | Minutes status: | Draft |
| Meeting location: | Virtual Platform | ||
| Published agenda: | Agenda | Published minutes: | Not available | |
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