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ITEM 1 1 Review and discuss items on the agenda for the March 1, 2021 regular Council meeting
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City Council Study Session City of Mesa Meeting Agenda - Final
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/
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Thursday, February 25, 2021 7:30 AM Virtual Platform
Roll Call
1 Review and discuss items on the agenda for the March 1, 2021 regular Council meeting
2 Presentations/Action Items:
> 21-0221 Hear a presentation, discuss, and provide direction on the future disposition of City-owned land within downtown area. 2-a
MEETING DETAIL
| File #: | 21-0221 |
| Type: | Presentation | Status: | Agenda Ready |
| In control: | City Council Study Session |
| On agenda: | 2/25/2021 |
| Title: | Hear a presentation, discuss, and provide direction on the future disposition of City-owned land within downtown area. |
| Attachments: | 1. Presentation |
Disposition Policy for City-Owned Land in Downtown
City Council Study Session February 25, 2021
Jeff McVay Manager of Downtown Transformation
CITY-OWNED LAND DISPOSITION POLICY: STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Facilitate the successful development and absorption of development projects on City-owned land
Facilitate the successful development and absorption of development projects on privately-owned land
Do not pursue or enter negotiation for new development projects on Cityowned land while current projects are developed
Re-evaluate as current project are completed
Allows market to absorb the significant amount of development currently under construction, approved, and in negotiation
Allows public to realize return on past and current investments in the development of downtown and maximize the public benefit of future projects on City-owned land
Continue to actively work with private property owners.
Identify and solicit development opportunities
Adaptive re-use of existing buildings
New business attraction and retention and expansion of existing businesses
DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS: 2011-2021
On City-owned land: Seven projects (#1-7 on map)
26.2 acres
694 residential units
29,000 SF commercial
175k SF institutional
On privately-owned land: One project (#8 on map)
9.1 acres
283 residential units
5,000 SF commercial
18,000 SF institutional
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> 21-0135 Hear a presentation and discuss the City’s forecast highlights including Mesa’s financial and economic trends. 2-b
MEETING DETAIL
| File #: | 21-0135 |
| Type: | Presentation | Status: | Agenda Ready |
| In control: | City Council Study Session |
| On agenda: | 2/25/2021 |
| Title: | Hear a presentation and discuss the City’s forecast highlights including Mesa’s financial and economic trends. |
| Attachments: | 1. Presentation |
Financial Forecast 25 SLIDES
General Governmental Funds and Utility Fund
February 25, 2021
Presented by:
Brian A. Ritschel, Management and Budget Assistant Director
Chris Olvey, Management and Budget Forecast Coordinator
Revenue Forecasting
• The City subscribes to a forecast group out of the University of Arizona which allows for access to raw data to use econometrics
• Statistical software is applied in house to analyze the correlation between economic trends and the City’s revenue sources
• Relevant economic indicators are considered such as: population growth, wages, unemployment, building permits, gas prices, etc.
• Mesa specific factors are applied such as economic development activities, retail trends, etc. • Includes estimated impact of the economic recession
slide 12
Included in Expenditure Forecast
• Public Safety Retirement employer contributions
• Police contribution rate increases to 62.97% (from 60.09% in FY20/21)
• Fire contribution rate increases to 62.06% (from 58.35% in FY20/21)
• Arizona State Retirement employer contribution rate increases to 12.41% (from 12.22% in FY20/21)
• Medical premiums increased at 4% for CY2021.
Premiums are forecasted to increase at 8% for CY2022
• Up to a 3% step increase for all eligible employees effective the first full pay period in July 2021
Next Steps – Anticipated Calendar
April 1 Review Proposed FY 21/22 Budget Review Non-Utility CIP
April 5 – May 3 Hear from various departments Review Utility CIP
May 6 Budget Wrap-up
May 17 Adoption of the CIP Tentative Adoption of the FY 21/22 Budget
June 7 Final Adoption of the FY 21/22 Budget
June 21 Adoption of the Secondary Property Tax Levy
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> 21-0208 Hear a presentation and discuss the Planning Division’s work plan, including a list of major land use planning strategies and goals for 2021 and into the future. 2-c
MEETING DETAIL
| File #: | 21-0208 |
| Type: | Presentation | Status: | Agenda Ready |
| In control: | City Council Study Session |
| On agenda: | 2/25/2021 |
| Title: | Hear a presentation and discuss the Planning Division’s work plan, including a list of major land use planning strategies and goals for 2021 and into the future. |
| Attachments: | 1. Presentation |
Planning Strategies (17 SLIDES)
Nana Appiah, Planning Director
Rachel Prelog, Senior Planner
February 25, 2021
Major Land Use Projects 8
• Eastmark, Cadence and Avalon Crossing Planned Community build-out
• Destination at Gateway
• Commercial and industrial development in southeast Mesa
• Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport expansion
• Hawes Crossing
• Landing 202
• Site 17
• Falcon Field District
SLIDE 12
Sub-Area Planning Identify new sub-area planning areas and pursue opportunities
• Communities unto themselves
• Define the urban form and character
• Build upon their uniqueness and sense of place
• Utilize overlay zones to specify distinct development standards
SLIDE 15
Revitalization Plans Redevelopment Plans, Adaptive Reuse, and Infill Strategies
• Evaluate existing Redevelopment Plans and implementation tools
Town Center Redevelopment Area
Southwest Redevelopment Area
West Redevelopment Area
East Redevelopment Area
• Identify strategies to revitalize deserted malls, vacant shopping centers, and blighted strip malls
SLIDE 16
2021 Zoning Strategies In Process
• Text Amendments
Recreational Marijuana
Community Residence
Subdivision Regulations
Leisure and Recreation District (LR) standards
• Infill Development Guidelines
• Small Lot Development Guidelines
• Historic Preservation Guidelines 16
Near Future
• Begin planning for the 10-year General Plan update
• Conduct sub-area plan evaluations
• Explore placemaking strategies
Wayfinding Plans
Streetscape Design Guidelines
• Explore a Lehi area zoning overlay
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3 Current events summary including meetings and conferences attended
4 Scheduling of meetings.
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