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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
February 22, 2021
The Economic Development Committee of the City of Mesa met via a virtual format streamed into the lower level meeting room of the Council Chambers, 57 East 1st Street, on February 22, 2021 at 4:00 p.m.
COMMITTEE PRESENT: Julie Spilsbury, Chairperson* Francisco Heredia* Kevin Thompson*
STAFF PRESENT: Christopher Brady*, William Jabjiniak, Dee Ann Mickelsen, Jack Vincent
(*Participated in the meeting through the use of video conference equipment.)
City Manager Christopher Brady stated the purpose of today’s presentation is to discuss what is currently being done and the opportunity to work on new initiatives with CARES funding.
He added staff are looking for feedback from the Committee regarding whether these are the types of programs that should be part of the budget discussion with Council.
Mr. Brady stated with the direction of the Committee he will work with Economic Development to put together a package to present to Council as part of the budget process.
Chairman Spilsbury conducted a roll call.
Items from citizens present
There were no items from citizens present
Hear a presentation, discuss and provide a recommendation on the City’s practices and programs related to small business assistance including:
a) The Mesa CARES Small Business Technical Assistance Program results, existing small business assistance programs and services, and recommendations for expanding small business services in Mesa.
Assistant Economic Development Director Jaye O’Donnell displayed a PowerPoint presentation to highlight Mesa’s Small Business Assistance Program and services that are offered currently, as well as ideas for future programs.
Ms. O’Donnell stated the Mesa CARES Technical Assistance Program (TAP) is one of three efforts the Office of Economic Development led which included the financial assistance grant program, as well as marketing for the visitor industry and local consumers.
b) Project coordination for businesses seeking information and assistance for permitting, zoning, code, licensing, and other development related inquires.
Development Services Department Director Christine Zielonka introduced Small Business/Homeowner Assistant Heather Omta who displayed a PowerPoint presentation.
Mr. Brady stated the purpose of the presentation was to provide the information. He added Ms. Omta could come back several times a year to update Council on the progress and the important component is that the community knows about the service. In response to a question posed by Committeemember Thompson asking if Development Services and Economic Development could work together and run the programs in conjunction with each other, Mr. Brady explained that however the individuals are interfacing with the City, both services are available.
3. Adjournment.
Without objection, the Economic Development Committee meeting adjourned at 4:53 p.m.
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| File #: | 21-0317 |
| Type: | Minutes | Status: | Agenda Ready |
| In control: | City Council Study Session |
| On agenda: | 3/25/2021 |
| Title: | Economic Development Committee meeting held on February 22, 2021. |
| Attachments: | 1. February 22, 2021 Economic Development Committee |
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