MESA CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION Back after A 40-Day 'Summer Break' > New

After a 40-day 'Summer Break' the Mesa City Council will be back tomorrow morning at 07:30 a.m. for a Study Session.

Study session means an informal gathering of board members and interested public to discuss topics of interest or to hear presentations.

The session is conducive to discussion.

No formal business is ever conducted in a Study Session

Reference: https://www.mesaaz.gov/government/city-council-meetings   

Public Participation at Council Meetings

The Mesa City Council believes that providing access for citizens to communicate with the Council is vital for a strong representative local government.

All council meetings are open to the public to attend in-person (beginning August 19, 2021). The meetings are also available live on local cable Mesa 11, YouTube and Facebook.

Members of the public can address the Council in the following ways: 

• Attend a meeting in person. Participants may complete a blue comment upon arrival at the meeting, or download a copy of comment card [PDF] and hand in at the Council meeting.
  
  
• Submit an online comment card at least 1 hour prior to the start of the meeting.  If you want to speak at the meeting, you will need to indicate on the comment card that you would like to speak during the meeting, and you will need to call888-788-0099 or 877-853-5247 (toll free) using meeting ID 5301232921 and following the prompts, prior to the start of the meeting.  You will be able to listen to the meeting; and when the item you have indicated that you want to speak on is before the Council, your line will be taken off mute and you will be given an opportunity to speak.

Online Meeting Comment Card

City Council Meeting public comment card

City Council Meeting comments ONLY

 

Please use the below links if you would like to provide comments for:

Council Board or Committee

Advisory Board Meeting, you must visit the individual Board's web page for their specific comment card

Planning & Zoning Card HERE

Must be completed at least 1 hour prior to start of the meeting.

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Reading of Comments

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I will be on the phone to personally comment (888-788-0099 or 877-853-5247, ID 5301232921)

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Reference: https://www.mesaaz.gov/government/city-council-meetings   

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Beginning August 19, 2021

City Council and advisory board meetings operate on a hybrid system. 

Public participation is available using either blue comment cards found in the City Council chambers or by submitting an online comment card and participating through Zoom.

Mesa will also continue to broadcast its Council and study session meetings live on local cable Mesa 11, YouTube and Facebook.

Schedule & Location

Study Session
Thursdays
7:30 a.m.
City Council Chambers (lower level)
57 E. First Street

Study Session (prior to Council Meeting)
Every first and third Monday of the month (Council meeting days may change due to national holidays and other various reasons) 
4:30 p.m. (time may vary, check calendar or agenda for each meeting for correct time)
City Council Chambers (lower level)
57 E. First Street 

Council Meetings
Every first and third Monday of the month (Council meeting days may change due to national holidays and other various reasons)
5:45 p.m.
City Council Chambers (upper level)
57 E. First Street

Public Participation at Council Meetings

The Mesa City Council believes that providing access for citizens to communicate with the Council is vital for a strong representative local government.

All council meetings are open to the public to attend in-person (beginning August 19, 2021). The meetings are also available live on local cable Mesa 11, YouTube and Facebook.

Members of the public can address the Council in the following ways: 

• Attend a meeting in person. Participants may complete a blue comment upon arrival at the meeting, or download a copy of comment card [PDF] and hand in at the Council meeting.
  
  
• Submit an online comment card at least 1 hour prior to the start of the meeting.  If you want to speak at the meeting, you will need to indicate on the comment card that you would like to speak during the meeting, and you will need to call888-788-0099 or 877-853-5247 (toll free) using meeting ID 5301232921 and following the prompts, prior to the start of the meeting.  You will be able to listen to the meeting; and when the item you have indicated that you want to speak on is before the Council, your line will be taken off mute and you will be given an opportunity to speak.

Study Sessions

All study sessions are open to the public to attend in-person (beginning August 19, 2021). The meetings are also available live on local cable Mesa 11, YouTube and Facebook.

Agendas

As part of each meeting agenda, action may be taken on: zoning matters, awarding of contracts to purchase equipment, supplies or for construction improvements within the City, liquor license applications, ordinances, and resolutions.

View Agendas

Minutes of past City Council meetings are posted after they are approved by the City Council. The preliminary agenda of the next council meeting is posted approximately one week prior to meeting, and the final agenda, which incorporates any last minute changes to the preliminary agenda, is posted at least 24 hours prior to the meeting.

View Minutes

For copies of Council Minutes that are not listed, call the City Clerk's Office (480) 644-2381.

Council Boards & Committees

Council Boards

• Mesa Housing Services Governing Board
• Eastmark Community Facilities District No. 1 Board
• Eastmark Community Facilities District No. 2 Board
• Cadence Community Facilities Board

Council Sub-Committees

Audit, Finance & Enterprise Councilmember Mark Freeman, Chairperson Vice Mayor Jen Duff Councilmember David Luna Chris Brady, Ex Officio Staff Liaison: Michael Kennington Attorney: Jim Smith	Community & Cultural Development Councilmember Francisco Heredia, Chairperson  Councilmember David Luna  Vice Mayor Jen Duff Staff Liaison: Natalie Lewis Attorney: Alfred Smith	Economic Development Councilmember Julie Spilsbury, Chairperson Councilmember Francisco Heredia Councilmember Kevin Thompson Staff Liaison: Bill Jabjiniak Attorney: Jim Smith
Public Safety Councilmember David Luna, Chairperson  Councilmember Mark Freeman Councilmember Kevin Thompson Staff Liaison: John Pombier Attorney: Alfred Smith	Sustainability & Transportation Councilmember Kevin Thompson, Chairperson  Councilmember Francisco Heredia Councilmember Julie Spilsbury Staff Liaison: Scott Butler & Marc Heirshberg Attorney: Jim Smith	City Benefits Advisory Committee Councilmember Mark Freeman Councilmember Kevin Thompson

 

Sub-committees meet with appropriate department staff about issues that have developed in the respective department which impact either the department directly (i.e. a new fire engine for the fire department) or residents and businesses (i.e. sewer hook-up).

Other Board & Committee Participation

 

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Here are the four published Meeting Details: (one about appointments to three different advisory boards) and three items on Approved Minutes - one from May 20th, one from May 27th, and one from June 1st)

Meeting Name:

City Council Study Session

Agenda status:

Final

Meeting date/time:

8/19/2021 7:30 AM

Minutes status:

Draft

Meeting location:

Lower Council Chambers

Published agenda:	Agenda	Published minutes:	Not available

Meeting video:

Not available

Attachments:

• Meeting Items (4)

4 records Group Export Export to Excel Export to PDF Export to Word Show: Legislation only Legislation only All agenda items

File # Agenda # Type Title Action Result Action Details 21-0886 2-a Appointment Appointments to the Self Insurance Board of Trustees, Parks and Recreation Board, and Transportation Advisory Board.     Not available 21-0805 3a Minutes Museum & Cultural Advisory Board meeting held on May 27, 2021.     Not available 21-0840 3-b Minutes Economic Development Advisory Board meeting held on June 1, 2021.     Not available 21-0855 3-c Minutes Public Safety Committee meeting held on May 20, 2021.     Not available

 

Timely releases they are not: Board memberships usually expire on June 30th at the end of term, unless they are reappointed.

two from three months and one two-months-and-eighteen-days afterwards.

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INSERT OF JUNE 2020 MEETING MINUTES Economic Development Advisory Board

 

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