28 October 2020

ZOOM Meeting ID 5301232921 > MESA CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION Remote Virtual Platform Format @ 07:30 am


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Council Study Session 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 study sessions.
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.

7:30 AMVirtual PlatformThursday, October 29, 2020

Roll Call
1 Review and discuss items on the agenda for the November 2, 2020 regular Council meeting.

2 Presentations/Action Items:

20-1080 Hear a presentation, discuss, and provide direction on the City’s proposed strategic plan to reduce homelessness through service coordination, enforcement, and a housing path to recovery. 2-a

File #: 20-1080   
Type: Presentation Status: Agenda Ready
In control: City Council Study Session
On agenda: 10/29/2020
Title: Hear a presentation, discuss, and provide direction on the City’s proposed strategic plan to reduce homelessness through service coordination, enforcement, and a housing path to recovery.
Attachments: 1. Presentation

20-1081 Hear a presentation and discuss the state of the Court update.2-b

File #: 20-1081   
Type: Presentation Status: Agenda Ready
In control: City Council Study Session
On agenda: 10/29/2020
Title: Hear a presentation and discuss the state of the Court update.
Attachments: 1. Presentation


3 Acknowledge receipt of minutes of various boards and committees.

20-1087 Housing and Community Development Advisory Board meeting held on September 3, 2020. 3-a

File #: 20-1087   
Type: Minutes Status: Agenda Ready
In control: City Council Study Session
On agenda: 10/29/2020
Title: Housing and Community Development Advisory Board meeting held on September 3, 2020.
Attachments: 1. Housing and Community Development Advisory Board Sept 3, 2020

 

4 Current events summary including meetings and conferences attended.
5 Scheduling of meetings

6 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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Housing and Community Development Advisory Board (HCDAB)

Thursday, September 3, 2020 Meeting Time: 6:00 p.m. 
Meeting Minutes 
Lower-Level Council Chambers   57 E. First Street  Mesa, Arizona 85201 
The Housing and Community Development Advisory Board (HCDAB) of the City of Mesa met on September 3, 2020, at 6:00 p.m. via a telephonic conferencing platform, with some staff attending telephonically and some staff attending at the Lower-Level Council Chambers, 57 E. First Street, Mesa, AZ 85201. 
MEMBERS PRESENT MEMBERS ABSENT STAFF PRESENT GUESTS Johanna Richards - Vice Chair  Mara Benson Susan Brenton Derek Brosemann Chad Cluff Kevin Humphrey  Isarae Koval Mark Powell Stephanie Luz Cordel - Chair – Excused  Monique Kennedy – Excused  Shelley Reimann – Excused     Michelle Albanese (via Zoom) Maurice Brundidge (telephonically) Emily Greco Kelly Gregan (via Zoom) Deanna Grogan (telephonically) Ra’Chel’Ni Mar’Na (telephonically) Jessica Morales (telephonically) Prisila Rivera  
I. Chair’s Call to Order 

Johanna Richards called the meeting to order at 6:04 p.m.

II. Introductions of New and Current Board Member All members of the Board gave an introduction and welcomed the two new members.

III. Approval of Minutes It was moved by Susan Brenton, seconded by Chad Cluff, to approve the HCDAB minutes from the May 7, 2020 meeting. 
Upon tabulation of votes, it showed: 
AYES – Benson-Brenton-Brosemann-Cluff-Humphrey-Koval-Powell-Richards

NAYS – None  
IV. Items from Citizens Present There were no items presented


V. Discussion and Action Items 
A. Role and Responsibilities of the Board  Housing and Community Development

Director Michelle Albanese gave an overview of purpose and responsibilities of the Board. 
B. Election of Officers 

It was moved by Mark Powell to nominate Derek Brosemann as Chair, but Derek Brosemann declined. It was moved by Derek Brosemann, seconded by Mark Powell, to


  Housing and Community Development Advisory Board (HCDAB) Action Results Page 2 


nominate Johanna Richards as the new Chair of the Housing and Community Development Advisory Board for 2020/2021.  
Upon tabulation of votes, it showed: 
AYES – Benson-Brenton-Brosemann-Cluff-Humphrey-Koval-Powell-Richards

NAYS – None  
It was moved by Kevin Humphrey, seconded by Mark Powell, to nominate Mara Benson as the new Vice-Chair of the Housing and Community Development Advisory Board for 2020/2021. 


Upon tabulation of votes, it showed: 
AYES – Benson-Brenton-Brosemann-Cluff-Humphrey-Koval-Powell-Richards

NAYS – None  


C. Legal Requirements of the Board 

Assistant City Attorney Kelly Gregan presented on the

>Legal Requirements of the Board,

>Arizona Open Meeting Law, and

> Conflict of Interest. 

D. Title VI Recommendations  

Housing and Community Development Director Michelle Albanese presented an overview  on the responsibilities and requirements of Title VI and how they are applied to our local government


E. Programs Overview  Housing and Community Development

Director Michelle Albanese presented an overview of the following programs:

Housing Choice Voucher (HCV), Veterans Affair Supporting Affairs (VASH), Shelter Plus Care Vouchers, Family Unification Program (FUP), Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG), HOME Investment Partnerships Program, and Human Services (non-grant General funds).

Also due to the pandemic, ESG and CDBG received additional funding through the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES).

  
F. Review of the FY20/21 Funding Process

It was moved by Johanna Richards, seconded by Mark Powell, to approve the proposed five questions for the FY21/22 funding application (four questions were unaltered from FY20/21, one question was modified).  
Upon tabulation of votes, it showed: 
AYES – Brenton-Brosemann-Cluff-Humphrey-Koval-Powell-Richards

NAYS – None  
Mara Benson was not present for the vote.

 
VI. Scheduling of meetings, future agenda items, and general information, including those set forth below The Board brought up several topics they would like to see on upcoming agendas. 


 Housing and Community Development Advisory Board (HCDAB) Action Results Page 3 


The City of Mesa is committed to making its public meetings accessible. For accommodations, translation, or additional information, please contact Housing & Community Development at least 48 hours in advance of the meeting at (480) 644-3536 or AzRelay 7-1-1 for those who are deaf or hard of hearing.  Si necesita asistencia o traducción en español, favor de llamar al menos 48 horas antes de la reunión al 480-644-2767.   
A. Next HCDAB Meeting – October 1, 2020   Council Chambers – Lower Level, 57 E First Street, Mesa, AZ 85201 VII. Adjourn the meeting-   It was moved by Johanna Richards, seconded by Chad Cluff, to adjourn the meeting. 
Upon tabulation of votes, it showed: 
AYES – Benson-Brenton-Brosemann-Cluff-Humphrey-Koval-Powell-Richards

NAYS – None  
The meeting was adjourned at 7:49 p.m.      
       Submitted by Jessica Morales, Program Assistant 

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