13 November 2020

2 AGENDAS FOR REMOTE ZOOM VIRTUAL PLATFORM MEETINGS Mesa City Council Mon 11.16.2020

Printed on Thu 11.12.2020 here's the Final Agenda with links to Meeting Details that are provided for one purpose - to keep readers of this blog informed and aware of what's on the agendas for city government  public meetings >

DON'T KNOW MUCH ABOUT THE CITY OF MESA'S GOVERNMENT, MAYOR, OR THE CITY COUNCIL? Try this for official information > https://www.mesaaz.gov/government/mayor-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 emails, the Mesa City Council sets policies based on the input and needs of its citizens. 

Giles

Mayor John Giles

Freeman

Vice Mayor Mark Freeman
District 1

Whittaker

Councilmember Jeremy Whittaker
District 2

Whittaker

Councilmember Francisco Heredia
District 3

Jen Duff
Councilmember Jen Duff
District 4

Luna

Councilmember David Luna
District 5

Thompson

Councilmember Kevin Thompson
District 6


 

Councilmap

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. 

See the City Council Meetings page for full details about meeting participation

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.     

5:15 PM REMOTE VIRTUAL PLATFORM Mon 11.16.2020

Roll Call


1 Review and discuss items on the agenda for the November 16, 2020 regular Council meeting > You can access the .pdf document using this link to the Council Committee & Board Research Center https://mesa.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx 

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06 November 2020

TENTATIVE AGENDA RELEASE > Remote Virtual Platform Meeting Mesa City Council. Mon 11.16.2020

Like they say "There's a lot of moving parts" - way too many to capture on just one page or in only one post.  . .there's plenty to get you started off here, and way much more and many many meeting details you will have to work harder to find > https://mesa.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx 


Well ahead of time printed on 11.05.2020. Please note there are 13 contracts on pages 2-7  to review and 'various other items' like 8 Resolutions in Item 5 - five of which authorize and approve the City Manager Chris Brady to do certain things: all about Finance, Insurance and Real Estate

ITEM *5-h

20-1149 Authorizing the City Manager to enter into insurance agreements, as recommended by the City Attorney’s Office, to obtain insurance for the City including insurance for property, liability, cyber risk, and aviation, and authorizing the ability to obtain additional insurance and authorizing up to four additional annual renewal periods. (Citywide)

ITEM

20-1133 Approving and authorizing the City Manager to enter into contracts for the purchase of firm natural gas supplies for the City's natural gas distribution system for a period of up to five years and in amounts up to the full requirements of the system, as well as a contract for associated gas management balancing and scheduling services. (Citywide)

Meeting Agenda - Tentative Monday, November 16, 2020 5:45 PM

12 November 2020

INCREASES FOR HIGH-RISK INSURANCE > More "Complex and Challenging" for Liability, Aviation, Property + Cyber Security


That's just one of 39 Items on the agenda for the Mesa City Council next week: Heads Up!

12 November 2020

REMOTE MESA CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION >> 07:30 AM Virtual PlatformThursday, November 12, 2020

The Final Agenda notice says it was printed on 11/10/2020. . .that only gives about one day ahead of time to take a look at the details. HOWEVER, what's not on the published agenda for this meeting is this item and a Presentation by Jeff McVay, Director of Downtown Transformation and City Manager Beth Hunig also planned for November 12,2020

Please see the next post on this blog site: THE PLAZA @ MESA CITY CENTER

Guaranteed Maximum Price Increase #4  

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City Council Study Session
City of Mesa
Meeting Agenda - Final
Mesa Council Chambers 57 East First Street
Mayor John Giles Vice Mayor Mark Freeman - District 1 Councilmember Jeremy Whittaker - District 2 Councilmember Francisco Heredia - District 3 Councilmember Jennifer Duff - District 4 Councilmember David Luna - District 5 Councilmember Kevin Thompson - District 6


7:30 AMVirtual PlatformThursday, November 12, 2020
Roll Call
1 Review and discuss items on the agenda for the November 16, 2020 regular Council meeting

 2 Presentations/Action Items:

20-1147 Hear a presentation, discuss, and provide direction on the Fiesta District Alternatives Analysis and Tempe/Mesa Streetcar Feasibility Study. 2-a

20-1156 Appointments to the Economic Development and Housing and Community Development Advisory Boards. 2-b

File #: 20-1156   
Type: Appointment Status: Agenda Ready
In control: City Council Study Session
On agenda: 11/12/2020
Title: Appointments to the Economic Development and Housing and Community Development Advisory Boards.
Attachments: 1. Council Memo

November 12, 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.  
Economic Development Advisory Board – Nine-member board plus up to six exofficio members including new appointments. 

Jennifer Zonneveld, (ex-officio) District 5. Ms. Zonneveld is the Director of Business Development at Northrop Grumman. She has more than 20 years’ experience in engineering, program management and business development. She earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering from Pennsylvania State University and an MBA from Arizona State University. She holds two US Patents and is a member of the Society of Women Engineers.  

Housing and Community Development – Eleven-member board including new appointments.    Dr. Nicolle Karantinos. District 5.

Dr. Karantinos is a Realtor with Realty Executives.

She has an extensive background in education as a Spanish Teacher, Assistant Principal, Director of STEAM and Chief Academic Officer. She earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Spanish and Communication from University of Northern Iowa, Master’s Degree in Secondary Education from Northern Arizona University and a Ph.D. in Educational Administration and Supervision from Arizona State University. Her term expires June 30, 2023.  


3 Acknowledge receipt of minutes of various boards and committees.

20-1150 Economic Development Advisory Board meeting held on October 6, 2020.3-a

File #: 20-1150   
Type: Minutes Status: Agenda Ready
In control: City Council Study Session
On agenda: 11/12/2020
Title: Economic Development Advisory Board meeting held on October 6, 2020.
Attachments: 1. 2020-10-06 City of Mesa EDAB Approved Meeting Minutes

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2 Presentations/Action Items:

20-1159 Hear a presentation, discuss, and provide direction on an update of the Library’s current and future programming and a phased approach to re-opening. 2-a

File #: 20-1159   
Type: Presentation Status: Agenda Ready
In control: City Council Study Session
On agenda: 11/16/2020
Title: Hear a presentation, discuss, and provide direction on an update of the Library’s current and future programming and a phased approach to re-opening.
Attachments: 1. Presentation

3 Current events summary including meetings and conferences attended.
4 Scheduling of meetings.
5 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.
The City of Mesa is committed to making its public meetings accessible to persons with disabilities.  For special accommodations, please contact the City Manager's Office at (480) 644-3333 or AzRelay 7-1-1 at least 48 hours in advance of the meeting. 

Si necesita asistencia o traducción en español, favor de llamar al menos 48 horas antes de la reunión al (480) 644-2767.
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