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Mesa City Council Study Session For Thu 05 Dec 2019
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Here's the upload from YouTube - with all the items on the meetings' agendas, why are they killing time talking about LED lights on new poles connected to Verizon? . . . then playground equipment.
Then a bleery-eyed mayor brings up vaping
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AGENDA Printed 12/03/2019
Any citizen wishing to speak on an agenda item should complete and turn in a blue card to the City Clerk before that item is presented.
Roll Call (City Council members participate in person or by telephone conference call.)
1 Review and discuss items on the agenda for the December 9, 2019 regular Council meeting.
2 Presentations/Action Items:
19-1330
Hear a presentation and discuss the West World War II Hangar at Falcon Field Airport including its history and current utilization, and a proposed Master Tenant Lease with the Falcon Warbirds Foundation, Inc. and the Wings of Flight Foundation, Inc. 2-a
3 Acknowledge receipt of minutes of various boards and committees.
19-1332 Museum & Cultural Advisory Board meeting held on September 26, 2019.3-a
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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| Meeting Name: | City Council Study Session | Agenda status: | Final |
| Meeting date/time: | 12/5/2019 7:30 AM | Minutes status: | Draft |
| Meeting location: | Council Chambers - Lower Level | ||
| Published agenda: |  Agenda | Published minutes: | Not available | |
| Meeting video: |
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AGENDA Printed 12/03/2019
Any citizen wishing to speak on an agenda item should complete and turn in a blue card to the City Clerk before that item is presented.
Roll Call (City Council members participate in person or by telephone conference call.)
1 Review and discuss items on the agenda for the December 9, 2019 regular Council meeting.
2 Presentations/Action Items:
19-1330
Hear a presentation and discuss the West World War II Hangar at Falcon Field Airport including its history and current utilization, and a proposed Master Tenant Lease with the Falcon Warbirds Foundation, Inc. and the Wings of Flight Foundation, Inc. 2-a
3 Acknowledge receipt of minutes of various boards and committees.
19-1332 Museum & Cultural Advisory Board meeting held on September 26, 2019.3-a
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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COMMUNITY & CULTURAL DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE > Meeting on Thu 05 Dec 2019 @ 08:00 AM
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Community and Cultural Development Committee
City of Mesa
Meeting Agenda - Final
Mesa Council Chambers 57 East First Street
Francisco Heredia - Chairperson
David Luna
Jennifer Duff
8:00 AM Council Chambers - Lower Level Thursday, December 5, 2019
Roll Call (Committee members participate in person or by telephone conference call.)
1 Items from citizens present.
2 Presentations: 11 Slides
HOUSING MASTER PLAN UPDATE:
GOALS & STRATEGIES
COMMUNITY & CULTURAL DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE MEETING
December 5, 2019 RUTH GIESE COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR
> Item 2-a 19-1328
Hear a presentation, discuss, and provide a recommendation on the goals and strategies of the Housing Master Plan. 2-a
COMMITTEE REPORT
Community and Cultural Development Committee
Date: December 5, 2019
To: City Council
Through: Natalie Lewis, Deputy City Manager
From: Ruth Giese, Community Services Director
Subject: Housing Master Plan, Citywide
Purpose and Recommendation
The purpose of this report is to provide an overview and discuss the goals and strategies of the Housing Master Plan, which were derived from a collection of comprehensive data and input from the public and stakeholders.
Background
The intention of the Housing Master Plan is to provide a broad and comprehensive set of data related to all housing inventory types and varieties, as well as guiding principles and strategies to help City Council make informed and consistent decisions for the housing landscape throughout Mesa over the next 20 years.
The Housing Master Plan update will serve as a subsection to the Mesa 2040 General Plan under Chapter 4.
The plan was developed under working knowledge of other related City and regional plans and will support the update of Housing & Community Development’s Consolidated Plan, which focuses primarily on identifying priorities for federal funding within targeted Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) areas in Mesa.
The Housing Master Plan has been developed in a series of phases, as approved by City Council on September 8, 2016.
> The purpose of the first phase was to develop a historical context and foundation of our existing housing inventory. This first phase, or initial data collection and analysis, was conducted by Elliott D. Pollack & Company and focused on:
• The demographic characteristics of the Mesa population;
• Historical housing trends and current housing conditions;
• Federal funds use and progress made in addressing housing need; and
• Primary housing issues and challenges facing the city of Mesa.
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> The second phase, or community engagement, was conducted by Extraordinary Balance with the purpose of soliciting feedback from the community regarding key elements to be considered in the construction of the Housing Master Plan.
This second phase brought together staff, residents, community members, businesses, and representatives of housing-related industries through a series of community conversations, internal meetings, public survey, and organized thinktank.
> We are now in the third and final phase which includes the drafting of the guiding principles, goals and strategies.
Mayor and Council provided direction and approved the ‘Guiding Principles’ for the Housing Master Plan on October 10, 2019.
We are now asking the Community and Cultural Development Committee to consider and provide input on the goals and strategies that will be used to support housing needs and options in Mesa for the next 20 years.
Discussion
The Housing Master Plan has the data and analysis of the housing landscape for the City, and an understanding of the trends and a forecast for what Mesa can expect in the next 20 years.
We also have input from a variety of residents, housing industry experts, and staff on what is needed and possibilities of what can be done.
Based on this collection of information, the following ‘Guiding Principles’ have been approved for the Housing Master Plan:
• Expand housing throughout Mesa for persons of all incomes and needs.
• Ensure the current inventory of housing is healthy, maintained and safe.
• Prioritize federal funding housing strategies that include reducing homelessness and promoting homeownership.
• Seek partnerships to leverage housing development.
• Ensure cohesiveness with the Mesa 2040 General Plan through strong internal partnerships.
We now ask the Community & Cultural Development Committee to consider and provide direction on the identified goals and strategies that will be included in the final draft of the Housing Master Plan in order to achieve the above principles.
A compilation of the goals and strategies for the Housing Master Plan can be found as an attachment to this report:
• Attachment A- Housing Master Plan Update: Goals & Strategies
> Staff will provide Mayor and Council a final draft of the Housing Master Plan and recommend for approval in mid-February.
> Additionally, staff will be conducting a community meeting in Mid-February to present the final draft of the Housing Master to the public.
The Housing Master Plan will be slated for Council approval on February 27, 2019, and then be published in Spring of 2020.
Alternatives
Community and Cultural Development Committee will have the opportunity to provide direction on the goals and strategies of the Housing Master Plan.
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Fiscal Impact
There is no fiscal impact at this time as this is a planning document.
Coordinated With
The Housing Master Plan is coordinated with the community, non-profits, the Housing and Community Development Advisory Board, the Community Services Department, other City departments, all of which provided input and recommendations for this report
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> Item 2-b19-1329
Hear a presentation and discuss the FY 20/21 federal funding application process, including funding priorities and new funding parameters for CDBG, ESG, HOME, and Human Services. 2-b
3 Adjournment.
City Councilmembers who are not members of this Committee may elect to attend this meeting for their own information. These Councilmembers will not take any legal action, nor will they participate in any deliberations or discussions regarding any item on this agenda.
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Community and Cultural Development Committee
City of Mesa
Meeting Agenda - Final
Mesa Council Chambers 57 East First Street
Francisco Heredia - Chairperson
David Luna
Jennifer Duff
8:00 AM Council Chambers - Lower Level Thursday, December 5, 2019
Roll Call (Committee members participate in person or by telephone conference call.)
1 Items from citizens present.
2 Presentations: 11 Slides
HOUSING MASTER PLAN UPDATE:
GOALS & STRATEGIES
COMMUNITY & CULTURAL DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE MEETING
December 5, 2019 RUTH GIESE COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR
> Item 2-a 19-1328
Hear a presentation, discuss, and provide a recommendation on the goals and strategies of the Housing Master Plan. 2-a
| File #: | 19-1328 |
| Type: | Presentation | Status: | Agenda Ready |
| In control: | Community and Cultural Development Committee |
| On agenda: | 12/5/2019 |
| Title: | Hear a presentation, discuss, and provide a recommendation on the goals and strategies of the Housing Master Plan. |
| Attachments: | 1. Presentation, 2. Committee Report, 3. Attachment A - Goal and Strategies |
COMMITTEE REPORT
Community and Cultural Development Committee
Date: December 5, 2019
To: City Council
Through: Natalie Lewis, Deputy City Manager
From: Ruth Giese, Community Services Director
Subject: Housing Master Plan, Citywide
Purpose and Recommendation
The purpose of this report is to provide an overview and discuss the goals and strategies of the Housing Master Plan, which were derived from a collection of comprehensive data and input from the public and stakeholders.
Background
The intention of the Housing Master Plan is to provide a broad and comprehensive set of data related to all housing inventory types and varieties, as well as guiding principles and strategies to help City Council make informed and consistent decisions for the housing landscape throughout Mesa over the next 20 years.
The Housing Master Plan update will serve as a subsection to the Mesa 2040 General Plan under Chapter 4.
The plan was developed under working knowledge of other related City and regional plans and will support the update of Housing & Community Development’s Consolidated Plan, which focuses primarily on identifying priorities for federal funding within targeted Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) areas in Mesa.
The Housing Master Plan has been developed in a series of phases, as approved by City Council on September 8, 2016.
> The purpose of the first phase was to develop a historical context and foundation of our existing housing inventory. This first phase, or initial data collection and analysis, was conducted by Elliott D. Pollack & Company and focused on:
• The demographic characteristics of the Mesa population;
• Historical housing trends and current housing conditions;
• Federal funds use and progress made in addressing housing need; and
• Primary housing issues and challenges facing the city of Mesa.
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> The second phase, or community engagement, was conducted by Extraordinary Balance with the purpose of soliciting feedback from the community regarding key elements to be considered in the construction of the Housing Master Plan.
This second phase brought together staff, residents, community members, businesses, and representatives of housing-related industries through a series of community conversations, internal meetings, public survey, and organized thinktank.
> We are now in the third and final phase which includes the drafting of the guiding principles, goals and strategies.
Mayor and Council provided direction and approved the ‘Guiding Principles’ for the Housing Master Plan on October 10, 2019.
We are now asking the Community and Cultural Development Committee to consider and provide input on the goals and strategies that will be used to support housing needs and options in Mesa for the next 20 years.
Discussion
The Housing Master Plan has the data and analysis of the housing landscape for the City, and an understanding of the trends and a forecast for what Mesa can expect in the next 20 years.
We also have input from a variety of residents, housing industry experts, and staff on what is needed and possibilities of what can be done.
Based on this collection of information, the following ‘Guiding Principles’ have been approved for the Housing Master Plan:
• Expand housing throughout Mesa for persons of all incomes and needs.
• Ensure the current inventory of housing is healthy, maintained and safe.
• Prioritize federal funding housing strategies that include reducing homelessness and promoting homeownership.
• Seek partnerships to leverage housing development.
• Ensure cohesiveness with the Mesa 2040 General Plan through strong internal partnerships.
We now ask the Community & Cultural Development Committee to consider and provide direction on the identified goals and strategies that will be included in the final draft of the Housing Master Plan in order to achieve the above principles.
A compilation of the goals and strategies for the Housing Master Plan can be found as an attachment to this report:
• Attachment A- Housing Master Plan Update: Goals & Strategies
> Staff will provide Mayor and Council a final draft of the Housing Master Plan and recommend for approval in mid-February.
> Additionally, staff will be conducting a community meeting in Mid-February to present the final draft of the Housing Master to the public.
The Housing Master Plan will be slated for Council approval on February 27, 2019, and then be published in Spring of 2020.
Alternatives
Community and Cultural Development Committee will have the opportunity to provide direction on the goals and strategies of the Housing Master Plan.
3
Fiscal Impact
There is no fiscal impact at this time as this is a planning document.
Coordinated With
The Housing Master Plan is coordinated with the community, non-profits, the Housing and Community Development Advisory Board, the Community Services Department, other City departments, all of which provided input and recommendations for this report
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ATTACHMENT A
Housing Master Plan Update: Goals & Strategies
Guiding Principle: Expand Housing throughout Mesa for Persons of All Incomes and Needs • IDENTIFY EXISTING HOUSING INVENTORY: Complete a comprehensive survey to document existing locations citywide of the types of housing available today in Mesa. o USE DATA TO BALANCE TYPE/LOCATION HOUSING: Use housing inventory as one indicator when considering infill projects, or to consider ‘balance’ of type/location of new housing needs citywide. o CONNECT HOUSING TO EXISTING/PLANNED RESOURCES: Make this information a mapped tool where other overlays can be added for more insights, such as socioeconomic, demographics, city council districts, economic opportunity zones, existing zoning, quarter sections eligible for federal funding, existing parks, streets, transit, existing infrastructure, etc. o IDENTIFY ATTAINABLE HOUSING STRATEGIES AND INCENTIVES: Work with internal departments, developers and the community to identify housing strategies that are attainable for residents of all incomes in Mesa that is presented for action by the City Council. ▪ Provide specs as an incentive for accessory dwelling units. ▪ Assess other incentives for planning and construction phases. • CREATE HOUSING STRATEGY FOR DOWNTOWN CORRIDOR: Create a housing guideline strategy specific to downtown Mesa, using housing stats/data and also plans for the Central Main Plan, Transit-Oriented Design, Parks Masterplan, Downtown Enterprise Zone, Downtown Vision, ADA, and the General Plan to identify strategies for celebrating existing diversity/culture and also ensuring ample housing types/supplies for Downtown’s long-term economic growth and business/industry needs. • CONNECT BUSINESS NEEDS TO EXECUTIVE AND WORKFORCE HOUSING: Increase efforts to attract more executive and workforce housing to align with existing and new business/industry needs. o CONNECT MESA-TEMPE BROADWAY ROAD HOUSING CORRIDOR: Consider workforce housing strategy on Broadway Road that connects with Tempe plans. o CREATION OF NEW COORIDORS OR DISTRICT PLANS: Being mindful of the housing needs as new workforce and business corridors, districts and other related site plans are created and considered. • PARTNER WITH NON-PROFITS TO PROVIDE AFFORDABLE HOUSING AND WRAP-AROUND SERVICES: Work with local non-profit and other agencies to identify plans and resources to build new affordable housing, bridge housing, etc. to meet citywide needs and to ensure connections to healthy community ideals, i.e. connections to transit, shopping, schools, parks, walkable areas. o Increase the number of multi-family housing development owners/operators to work with the City for Section 8 housing.
2 Guiding Principle: Ensure the Current Inventory of Housing is Healthy, Maintained and Safe
Guiding Principle: Expand Housing throughout Mesa for Persons of All Incomes and Needs • IDENTIFY EXISTING HOUSING INVENTORY: Complete a comprehensive survey to document existing locations citywide of the types of housing available today in Mesa. o USE DATA TO BALANCE TYPE/LOCATION HOUSING: Use housing inventory as one indicator when considering infill projects, or to consider ‘balance’ of type/location of new housing needs citywide. o CONNECT HOUSING TO EXISTING/PLANNED RESOURCES: Make this information a mapped tool where other overlays can be added for more insights, such as socioeconomic, demographics, city council districts, economic opportunity zones, existing zoning, quarter sections eligible for federal funding, existing parks, streets, transit, existing infrastructure, etc. o IDENTIFY ATTAINABLE HOUSING STRATEGIES AND INCENTIVES: Work with internal departments, developers and the community to identify housing strategies that are attainable for residents of all incomes in Mesa that is presented for action by the City Council. ▪ Provide specs as an incentive for accessory dwelling units. ▪ Assess other incentives for planning and construction phases. • CREATE HOUSING STRATEGY FOR DOWNTOWN CORRIDOR: Create a housing guideline strategy specific to downtown Mesa, using housing stats/data and also plans for the Central Main Plan, Transit-Oriented Design, Parks Masterplan, Downtown Enterprise Zone, Downtown Vision, ADA, and the General Plan to identify strategies for celebrating existing diversity/culture and also ensuring ample housing types/supplies for Downtown’s long-term economic growth and business/industry needs. • CONNECT BUSINESS NEEDS TO EXECUTIVE AND WORKFORCE HOUSING: Increase efforts to attract more executive and workforce housing to align with existing and new business/industry needs. o CONNECT MESA-TEMPE BROADWAY ROAD HOUSING CORRIDOR: Consider workforce housing strategy on Broadway Road that connects with Tempe plans. o CREATION OF NEW COORIDORS OR DISTRICT PLANS: Being mindful of the housing needs as new workforce and business corridors, districts and other related site plans are created and considered. • PARTNER WITH NON-PROFITS TO PROVIDE AFFORDABLE HOUSING AND WRAP-AROUND SERVICES: Work with local non-profit and other agencies to identify plans and resources to build new affordable housing, bridge housing, etc. to meet citywide needs and to ensure connections to healthy community ideals, i.e. connections to transit, shopping, schools, parks, walkable areas. o Increase the number of multi-family housing development owners/operators to work with the City for Section 8 housing.
2 Guiding Principle: Ensure the Current Inventory of Housing is Healthy, Maintained and Safe
• PROMOTE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY: Use existing resources, both financial and service/program related, to promote housing that meets health and safety codes. Seek new public-private partnerships and funding sources to achieve this goal.
• CONTINUE PROGRAMS THAT SUPPORT NEIGHBORHOODS: Maintain and grow upon City programs that support neighborhoods and its residents. o
CODE COMPLIANCE TO SUPPORT NEIGHBORHOODS: Identify key areas throughout Mesa and work cross-departmentally as well as bringing in community partners to apply a team approach to encouraging healthy neighborhoods and neighborhood pride. o CONTINUE ‘LOVE YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD’ PROGRAM AND NEIGHBORHOOD LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT: Continue to use federal funds and cross-departmental efforts to pursue data-driven approaches to strengthen and enhance challenged neighborhoods. Continue to strengthen neighborhood leadership and to encourage neighborhood engagement and to build a sense of community, connection, pride and safety. • REHAB AGING HOUSING STOCK: Increase federal funding allocations to the City’s rehabilitation program to continue addressing needs of aging housing stock. o Identify priorities to purchase and rehab i.e. duplexes, fourplexes for resale to eligible families and to strengthen neighborhoods.
• INVENTORY AND PLAN FOR MANUFACTURED HOUSING CITYWIDE: Identify all mobile home, manufactured housing communities in Mesa as well as their age and conditions. Create a community-based strategy to identify priories, risk factors and to utilize federal funding, assistance from non-profits and support from industry to provide a combination of strategies, including codification of some requirements, to support safe and healthy living conditions for existing homes and to identify standards for future manufactured housing proposed in Mesa. o Consider ‘tiny home’ development strategies for replacement of deteriorated housing.
Guiding Principle: Prioritize Federal Funding Housing Strategies that Include Reducing Homelessness and Promoting Homeownership
• OPTIMIZE AND LEVERAGE HUD FUNDING: Build on effective strategies using federal funding to reduce homelessness in Mesa. o Work regionally for transitional housing, data-sharing and program partnerships o Support navigation program that seeks to assistance to people experiencing homelessness, i.e. from no home to temporary/transitional shelter or housing to permanent, supportive housing. o Support changes and new tools for police and court interaction with individuals experiencing homelessness. o Seek non-traditional options and local partnerships to create new, safe transitional housing. ▪ Examples: purchasing a crime-ridden hotel that is a neighborhood eyesore and problem and converting the use to transitional housing that is managed by non- profits and regulated to be safe and healthy for families, teens aging out of foster care, Veterans and elderly. Encourage ‘tiny home’ communities for transitional housing.
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• ENCOURAGE HOME OWNERSHIP: Prioritize investment in HUD funding for homeownership programs, such as down payment assistance, leveraging financial lending partners. o Increase HUD funding allocation for rental assistance and require homeownership counselling and/or educational events to help renters work toward transition to homeownership. • STRENGTHEN COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT: Develop new public participation guidelines to encourage more community engagement with HUD-funded deliverables and efforts. o Update website, use social media, conduct educational forums
Guiding Principle: Seek Partnerships to Leverage Housing Development • DEVELOPER ENGAGEMENT: Develop tools to encourage mixed-income housing strategies, ensure developers understand City goals for new housing in Mesa, and to seek developer comments and insights to increase partnership with the City on housing types, locations. • BROADEN PARTNERSHIPS: Look for non-traditional partners to create healthy and workforce housing, such as the healthcare industry, non-profits, regional partners, etc.
Guiding Principle: Ensure Cohesiveness with the Mesa 2040 General Plan through Strong Internal Partnerships • MAINTAIN AND EXPAND INFRASTRUCTURE: Consider housing types and locations when planning citywide infrastructure needs and resources. o Connections to parks and green space o Sustainable development strategies and opportunities o Economic opportunities, jobs o Recreational multi-use paths/corridors o Intelligent transportation and technology o Transit needs, especially for options on Gilbert Road and east of Power Road o Street lighting and sidewalks • INTERDEPARTMENTAL COHESION: Create an interdepartmental team to align planning decisions and projects in order to create comprehensive recommendations to City Council and the community for housing and supportive infrastructure needs citywide. • SUPPORT FOR INITIATIVES THAT IMPACT MESA: Staff to represent and support initiatives or policy efforts that benefit the City such as Prop 400, Census and other regional efforts. • DECISIONMAKING TOOL: Create checklists for decision makers to use when considering n
________________________________________________________________• CONTINUE PROGRAMS THAT SUPPORT NEIGHBORHOODS: Maintain and grow upon City programs that support neighborhoods and its residents. o
CODE COMPLIANCE TO SUPPORT NEIGHBORHOODS: Identify key areas throughout Mesa and work cross-departmentally as well as bringing in community partners to apply a team approach to encouraging healthy neighborhoods and neighborhood pride. o CONTINUE ‘LOVE YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD’ PROGRAM AND NEIGHBORHOOD LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT: Continue to use federal funds and cross-departmental efforts to pursue data-driven approaches to strengthen and enhance challenged neighborhoods. Continue to strengthen neighborhood leadership and to encourage neighborhood engagement and to build a sense of community, connection, pride and safety. • REHAB AGING HOUSING STOCK: Increase federal funding allocations to the City’s rehabilitation program to continue addressing needs of aging housing stock. o Identify priorities to purchase and rehab i.e. duplexes, fourplexes for resale to eligible families and to strengthen neighborhoods.
• INVENTORY AND PLAN FOR MANUFACTURED HOUSING CITYWIDE: Identify all mobile home, manufactured housing communities in Mesa as well as their age and conditions. Create a community-based strategy to identify priories, risk factors and to utilize federal funding, assistance from non-profits and support from industry to provide a combination of strategies, including codification of some requirements, to support safe and healthy living conditions for existing homes and to identify standards for future manufactured housing proposed in Mesa. o Consider ‘tiny home’ development strategies for replacement of deteriorated housing.
Guiding Principle: Prioritize Federal Funding Housing Strategies that Include Reducing Homelessness and Promoting Homeownership
• OPTIMIZE AND LEVERAGE HUD FUNDING: Build on effective strategies using federal funding to reduce homelessness in Mesa. o Work regionally for transitional housing, data-sharing and program partnerships o Support navigation program that seeks to assistance to people experiencing homelessness, i.e. from no home to temporary/transitional shelter or housing to permanent, supportive housing. o Support changes and new tools for police and court interaction with individuals experiencing homelessness. o Seek non-traditional options and local partnerships to create new, safe transitional housing. ▪ Examples: purchasing a crime-ridden hotel that is a neighborhood eyesore and problem and converting the use to transitional housing that is managed by non- profits and regulated to be safe and healthy for families, teens aging out of foster care, Veterans and elderly. Encourage ‘tiny home’ communities for transitional housing.
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• ENCOURAGE HOME OWNERSHIP: Prioritize investment in HUD funding for homeownership programs, such as down payment assistance, leveraging financial lending partners. o Increase HUD funding allocation for rental assistance and require homeownership counselling and/or educational events to help renters work toward transition to homeownership. • STRENGTHEN COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT: Develop new public participation guidelines to encourage more community engagement with HUD-funded deliverables and efforts. o Update website, use social media, conduct educational forums
Guiding Principle: Seek Partnerships to Leverage Housing Development • DEVELOPER ENGAGEMENT: Develop tools to encourage mixed-income housing strategies, ensure developers understand City goals for new housing in Mesa, and to seek developer comments and insights to increase partnership with the City on housing types, locations. • BROADEN PARTNERSHIPS: Look for non-traditional partners to create healthy and workforce housing, such as the healthcare industry, non-profits, regional partners, etc.
Guiding Principle: Ensure Cohesiveness with the Mesa 2040 General Plan through Strong Internal Partnerships • MAINTAIN AND EXPAND INFRASTRUCTURE: Consider housing types and locations when planning citywide infrastructure needs and resources. o Connections to parks and green space o Sustainable development strategies and opportunities o Economic opportunities, jobs o Recreational multi-use paths/corridors o Intelligent transportation and technology o Transit needs, especially for options on Gilbert Road and east of Power Road o Street lighting and sidewalks • INTERDEPARTMENTAL COHESION: Create an interdepartmental team to align planning decisions and projects in order to create comprehensive recommendations to City Council and the community for housing and supportive infrastructure needs citywide. • SUPPORT FOR INITIATIVES THAT IMPACT MESA: Staff to represent and support initiatives or policy efforts that benefit the City such as Prop 400, Census and other regional efforts. • DECISIONMAKING TOOL: Create checklists for decision makers to use when considering n
> Item 2-b19-1329
Hear a presentation and discuss the FY 20/21 federal funding application process, including funding priorities and new funding parameters for CDBG, ESG, HOME, and Human Services. 2-b
3 Adjournment.
City Councilmembers who are not members of this Committee may elect to attend this meeting for their own information. These Councilmembers will not take any legal action, nor will they participate in any deliberations or discussions regarding any item on this agenda.
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Wednesday, December 04, 2019
Mesa City Council > ASU Downtown Mesa Campus Deal = 360-Degree Dilemma At Risk
It's in The Temple Area to transformation DTMesa into a satellite of Salt Lake City.
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The selected site spanning two present-day parking lots straddling Pepper Place east of Centennial Drive above Main Street is missing in the real estate-portfolio two parcels that are not city-owned.
That one constraint is a fundamental flaw in all the schemes to turn a public plaza for everyone into an ASU campus. It's not about a 'creative futures design lab' - right from the start it was and is all about rampant real estate speculation for private wealth-creation. The site has other serious constrictions now evident after due diligence.
City Hall - the 8-story stack in shades of gray marking the building at left - took over a failed-bank building. The area behind it is what is called City Hall Plaza - a Bureau of Land Management Conversion Grant landscaping reclamation project that's now a parking lot for city officials and deserves a wrecking ball.
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Whatever your opinions and views are on Mesa taxpayers tricked-into financing new construction for one $64M ASU building, the costs keep rising.
For the 2nd Time
There's a Study Session scheduled for Thu 05 Dec 2019 - no Meeting Details or Agenda have been printed or published online
19-1296 Mesa City Center - Second Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP No. 2) - ASU @ Mesa City Center (District 4)
This GMP for site preparation and structure work for ASU @ Mesa City Center is the second of a series of GMP’s relating to City Center work.
The scope of work includes removal of existing improvements within the new building footprint, excavation of the building site, preparation of the building pad, foundations, and the concrete structure of the building.
Staff recommends awarding the contract for GMP No. 2 to the selected Construction Manager at Risk, DPR Construction, in the amount of $XXXXXX, and authorizing a change order allowance in the amount of $XXXXX (X%), for a total amount of $XXXXXX.
This project is funded by the Economic Investment Fund and Excise Tax Bonds.
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TENTATIVE AGENDA Printed on 11/27/2019
11 pages 156 KB
Mayor's Welcome
Roll Call (City Council members participate in person or by telephone conference call.)
Invocation - Moment of Silence.
Pledge of Allegiance
Awards, Recognitions and Announcements
1 Take action on all consent agenda items.
Items on the Consent Agenda
19-1313 Approval of minutes of previous meetings as written.*2
3 Take action on the following liquor license applications:
19-1306 Fountain of the Sun Community Association
This is a one-day event to be held on Wednesday, January 22, 2020 from 5:00 P.M. to 10:00 P.M. at Fountain of the Sun Activity Center, 560 South 80th Street. (District 5)
*3-a
19-1307 Fountain of the Sun Community Association
This is a one-day event to be held on Wednesday, February 26, 2020 from 5:00 P.M. to 10:00 P.M. at Fountain of the Sun Activity Center, 560 South 80th Street. (District 5)
*3-b
19-1308 Fountain of the Sun Community Association
This is a one-day event to be held on Wednesday, March 25, 2020 from 5:00 P.M. to 10:00 P.M. at Fountain of the Sun Activity Center, 560 South 80th Street. (District 5)
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19-1311 H Mart Mesa LLC
A convenience store is requesting a new Series 10 Beer and Wine Store License for H Mart Mesa LLC, 1919 West Main Street - Amy S. Nations, agent. There is no existing license at this location. (District 3)
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19-1309 A-Mart
A convenience store is requesting a new Series 10 Beer and Wine Store License for Sodhi Brothers A-Mart LLC, 839 South Stapley Drive - Phuljit Singh, agent. The existing license, held by Zuhra LLC, will revert to the State. (District 4)
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19-1310 Faby’s Market
A convenience store is requesting a new Series 10 Beer and Wine Store License for Fabiola’s Fabulous LLC, 726 East Broadway Road - Richard Lee Davenport, agent. The existing license, held by Marisol Nutrition LLC, will revert to the State. (District 4)
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4 Take action on the following contracts:
19-1322 Extension and Dollar-Limit Increase to the Term Contract for Office Supplies and Products for Citywide Departments and the Strategic Alliance for Volume Expenditures Cooperative Members as requested by the Business Services Department (Citywide)
The 6-month contract extension and increase are needed to allow enough time to do a new solicitation. Purchasing is choosing to re-time the solicitation of the contract to move away from the beginning of the calendar year, as that is when manufacturers push new pricing to office supply vendors.
The Business Services Department and Purchasing recommend extending the contract through September 30, 2020 and increasing the dollar-limit with WIST Office Products by $550,000, from $650,000 to $1,200,000 (Mesa Spend), based on estimated usage.
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19-1323 One-Year Renewal to the Term Contract for Presort Mail Services for the Business Services Department (Citywide)
This contract provides mail presort services for automated First-Class and Standard mail. Presort services provide a discounted mail rate to the City by taking mail and sorting it by geographic location before being delivered to the US Postal Service.
The Business Services Department and Purchasing recommend authorizing the renewal with Pitney Bowes Presort Services, LLC (formerly Pitney Bowes Presort Services, Inc.), at $55,000 annually, based on estimated usage.
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19-1315 Five-Year Term Contract with Five Years of Renewal Options for Banking Services (Service Groups 1, 2, and 4) for the Financial Services Department (Citywide)
The City of Mesa makes extensive use of banking services to collect, disburse and manage its cash and investments. General banking services includes cash services, deposit services, disbursement services, electronic transfer of funds, and general reporting. Merchant card services represent the City’s ability to process credit card transactions. Institutional custody services represent the safekeeping of the assets/securities in the City’s investment portfolio. Paying agent services includes a qualified paying agent, registrar, transfer agent, filing agent, and trustee for current and future bond issues.
An evaluation committee recommends awarding the contracts to the highest-scored proposals from the following vendors:
- General Banking - JP Morgan Chase, at $120,000 annually;
- Merchant Card Processing - U.S. Bank / Elavon, at $18,000 annually; and
- Paying Agent Services - UMB Bank, N.A.,
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19-1320 Purchase of 379 Motorola and Kenwood Portable and Mobile Radios, Accessories, and Related Equipment (366 Cycle Replacement and 13 Additions) for the Mesa Fire and Medical Department as requested by the Information Technology Department (Sole Source) (Citywide)
This purchase is for the cycle replacement of 366 Motorola radios that are no longer manufactured or supported by Motorola. 159 of the radios will be delivered to the City in FY 19/20. 220 Motorola portable radios will be delivered in early FY 20/21 due to design changes requested by both Phoenix and Mesa. It is anticipated that the life cycle of the radios is 5 - 7 years. 13 are grant-funded additions and will be used to support special operations throughout Arizona.
The Mesa Fire and Medical and Information Technology Departments and Purchasing recommend authorizing the purchase using the State of Arizona and Maricopa County cooperative contracts with Motorola Solutions, Inc. and Durham Communications, Inc. at $3,525,000, based on estimated requirements. This purchase (366 radios) is funded through Public Safety Sales Tax ($1.7M) and the Communications Department ($1.7M). The 13 portable radios (additions) are being funded by a Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community grant ($125,000).
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19-1319 One-Year Renewal with Four Years of Renewal Options to the Term Contract for a Hosted Event Booking Solution for the Arts & Culture Department (Citywide)
In 2015, the City implemented a hosted event booking solution for integrated scheduling, booking, contract negotiation, financial management, and closeout functions for the MAC.
This contract provides an ongoing annual software subscription to use the hosted system for booking events.
The Arts and Culture Department and Purchasing recommend authorizing the renewal with Ungerboeck Systems International, Inc., at $60,000 annually, with an annual increase allowance of up to 5%, or the adjusted Consumer Price Index.
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19-1317 One-Year Renewal to the Term Contract for Bus Shelter Maintenance and Repair Services for the Transit Services Department (Citywide)
This contract provides annual bus shelter maintenance and repair services at various bus shelters, Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) stations, and Park and Ride locations throughout the City. Services include weekly routine cleaning and maintenance, and occasional as-needed, where-needed repairs.
The Transit Services Department and Purchasing recommend authorizing the renewal with A Mind for Detail Inc., dba AMFD (a Mesa business), at $347,675 annually, based on estimated requirements.
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19-1318 Three-Year Term Contracts with Two Years of Renewal Options for Emergency Vehicle Preemption (EVP) Equipment for the Transportation Department (Sole Sources) (Citywide)
Opticom and Emtrac systems are Transportation's standard for emergency vehicle preemption within the City. The City uses these optical and GPS based systems at nearly 400 signalized intersections. The EVP equipment is required to maintain current systems and needed for new systems at intersections.
The Transportation Department and Purchasing recommend awarding the contracts to the sole source vendors: ACT Traffic Solutions, Inc., at $250,000 annually; and Advanced Traffic Products, Inc., at $250,000 annually; with an annual increase allowance of up to 5%, or the adjusted Producer Price Index.
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19-1325 One-Year Term Contract with Two Years of Renewal Options for Streetlight Parts and Electrical Supplies for the Transportation Department (Citywide)
This contract will provide streetlight parts and related electrical supplies including circuit breakers, power distribution blocks, lighting contactors, fuses, wire and cable, expansion fittings, starting aides (ignitors), photocells, high pressure sodium lamps, insulators, splicer assemblies, tap connectors, and submersible secondary connectors.
The Transportation Department and Purchasing recommend awarding the contract to the lowest, responsive, and responsible bidders: Crescent Electric Supply Company; and Consolidated Electrical Distributors, dba Arizona Electric Supply (a Mesa business); at $217,000 annually, with an annual increase allowance of up to 5%, or the adjusted Producer Price Index. This purchase is funded by the Local Streets Fund and Capital Improvement Program.
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19-1321 Three-Year Term Contract with Two Years of Renewal Options for Air Quality, Water and Wastewater Compliance Management System Subscription for the Water Resources Department (Citywide)
This contract will provide a qualified firm to provide a hosted management software solution for compliance in air quality, cross connection, water, and wastewater. These software compliance modules have been in use at City of Mesa for several years. The subscription service is needed to continue with this reporting software as well as to add new modules as they become available.
An evaluation committee recommends awarding the contract to the highest-scored proposal from NJBSoft, LLC, at $150,000 annually, with an annual increase allowance of up to 5%, or the adjusted Consumer Price Index.
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19-1324 Purchase for the On-Site Rebuild of Two SEEPEX Pumps at the Southeast Water Reclamation Plant for the Water Resources Department (Sole Source) (Citywide)
Wet-end rebuild/repairs are required for the SEEPEX MS transfer pumps at the Southeast Water Reclamation Plant that have been in service since August 2006.
The Water Resources Department and Purchasing recommend authorizing the purchase with the sole source vendor, SEEPEX, Inc., at $200,000, based on estimated requirements.
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19-1326 Purchase of a New Transformer (Replacement) for the Lewis Substation as requested by the Energy Resources Department (District 1)
This purchase will provide a new 28MVA 69kV-12.47kV power transformer to replace the existing 43-year-old transformer that is in service at the East bay of the Lewis Substation.
The replacement is needed to maintain the safe and reliable supply of 12kV and lower voltage distribution to City electric customers.
An evaluation committee recommends awarding the contract to the highest-scored proposal from Virginia Transformer Corp., at $631,064.34, based on estimated requirements. This purchase is funded by the CIP Electric Utility Budget.
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19-1327 Purchase of Replacement 15kV Switchgear and Adapter for the Lewis Substation as requested by the Energy Resources Department (District 1)
The purchase will provide a new 15kV class switchgear and rooftop adapter assembly to replace the existing 43-year old switchgear in service at the East bay of the Lewis Substation. The replacement is needed to maintain the safe and reliable supply of 12kV and lower voltage distribution to City electric customers.
An evaluation committee recommends awarding the contract to the highest-scored proposal from Powercon Corporation, at $393,065, based on estimated requirements.
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19-1314 One-Year Term Contract with Two Years of Renewal Options for Job Order Master Contract for Pool Construction Services through the use of the City of Scottsdale Cooperative Job Order Contract (Citywide)
This agreement authorizes the use of the existing City of Scottsdale cooperative job order contract with Shasta Industries to perform pool construction services for the City of Mesa. Utilizing the City of Scottsdale’s contract provides Mesa with a more efficient method of pool repair and maintenance services, while avoiding the high costs and lengthy procurement time associated with traditional delivery methods.
The Engineering and Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities Departments recommend authorizing the use of the City of Scottsdale Cooperative Job Order Contract with Shasta Industries. The contracts will be limited to $1,500,000 per job order, and a total contract value not to exceed $3,000,000 for each year of the contract, based on estimated programming and maintenance requirements.
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19-1286 Jefferson Park Playground Improvements (District 5)
The playground equipment has reached the end of its lifecycle and is due for replacement. This project will furnish and install new playground equipment, site amenities, concrete ramps and new playground surfacing to the existing playground at Jefferson Park. The playground equipment and surfacing will be replaced and modernized. Special picnic tables and sidewalk ramps will make the playground more accessible for those with disabilities.
Staff recommends awarding the contract for this project to the lowest, responsible bidder, Hesscor Inc., at $294,671.08, and authorizing $29,467.11 (10%) as a change order allowance, for a total amount of $324,138.19. This project is funded by Community Development Block Grant funds.
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19-1296 Mesa City Center - Second Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP No. 2) - ASU @ Mesa City Center (District 4)
This GMP for site preparation and structure work for ASU @ Mesa City Center is the second of a series of GMP’s relating to City Center work. The scope of work includes removal of existing improvements within the new building footprint, excavation of the building site, preparation of the building pad, foundations, and the concrete structure of the building.
Staff recommends awarding the contract for GMP No. 2 to the selected Construction Manager at Risk, DPR Construction, in the amount of $XXXXXX, and authorizing a change order allowance in the amount of $XXXXX (X%), for a total amount of $XXXXXX. This project is funded by the Economic Investment Fund and Excise Tax Bonds.
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5 Take action on the following resolutions:
19-1336 Approving and authorizing the City Manager to accept grant funds of up to $60,000 made available through the National Endowment for the Arts to support public workshops and for the installation of an art exhibition at the Mesa Contemporary Arts Museum in the summer 2020. (Citywide) *5-a
19-1302 Approving and authorizing the City Manager to enter into Amendment No. One to the Intergovernmental Agreement with the Arizona Department of Transportation for the maintenance of the Mesa Gateway Multi-use Pathway along Loop 202 Santan Freeway, from Baseline Road to Elliot Road. (District 6) *5-b
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19-1264 Approving and authorizing the City Manager to enter into a Master Tenant Lease for the West World War II hangar at Falcon Field Airport with the Falcon Warbirds Foundation, Inc. and the Wings of Flight Foundation, Inc. to preserve and promote the history of Falcon Field Airport. (District 5)
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19-1303 Approving and authorizing the City Manager to enter into an Intergovernmental Agreement with the Arizona Department of Transportation for the construction and maintenance of the Mesa Gateway Multi-use Pathway along Loop 202 Santan Freeway, from Elliot Road to Hawes Road. (District 6)
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19-1316 Approving and authorizing the City Manager to enter into a Real Property Exchange Agreement and Escrow Instructions for the sale of a portion of City-owned property located at 10702 East Elliot Road (APN 304-02-892) in exchange for Assessor Parcel Number 304-01-006P, for a new wellsite. (District 6)
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19-1305 Vacating a road right-of-way and extinguishing a PUFE in the 2400 block of North 40th Street that are no longer necessary for public purpose, to allow for the development of The Estates at Hermosa Vista subdivision; requested by the property owner. (District 5)
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6 Discuss, receive public comment, and take action on the following ordinances:
19-1263 An ordinance repealing in its entirety the existing Chapter 5: Residential Districts, Chapter 6: Commercial and Mixed Use Districts, and Chapter 7: Employment Districts, of Title 11 of the Mesa City Code, and adopting by reference the public record known as “2019 - Chapters 5, 6 and 7 of the Zoning Ordinance”, and identified for codification as Chapters 5 - 7 of Title 11, the Zoning Ordinance of the Mesa City Code. (Citywide) *6-a
19-1285 Repealing and replacing Chapter 7 of Title 9 of the Mesa City Code, pertaining to Community Antenna Television Systems to comply with recent changes to state law. The changes correlate to the state’s uniform licensing requirements and regulation of video services; establish standards in the areas of indemnification, right-of-way management, undergrounding of facilities; and codify the City’s existing 5% franchise fee. (Citywide) *6-b
19-1256 Amending Title 6, Chapter 11, Sections 1 through 8, 10 through 14, and 21 through 23 of the Mesa City Code relating to smoking regulations and healthier smokefree environments by adding vaping. The amendment adds the prohibition of vaping and the use of vaping products in public facilities, public places, and certain places of employment. (Citywide) *6-c
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19-1260 Amending Title 1, Chapter 33, Section 1 of the Mesa City Code relating to election dates for candidates for the offices of Mayor and Councilmember. The amendment modifies the primary election dates to be in line with recent changes to state law. (Citywide)
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19-1262 Amending Chapters 3, 4, 8, 22, 30, 31, 33, 69, 86, and 87 of Title 11, the Zoning Ordinance of the Mesa City Code by adding design standards; landscaping requirements for open space; adding definitions; making minor technical changes with regard to section references in the Chapters; and adding requirements removed from Chapters 5, 6, and 7, such as corral fencing and landscape yard requirements. (Citywide)
Staff Recommendation: Approval P&Z Board Recommendation: Approval (5-0)
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19-1253 ZON19-00514 (District 1) Within the 2500 block of North Harris Drive (east side). Located west of Gilbert Road and north of McKellips Road (9.3± acres).
Rezone from AG to RS-15-PAD; and Site Plan Review. This request will allow for the development of a single-residence subdivision. Rob Stephan, Excolo Development, applicant; PBL, LLC and ALO Investments, LLC, owner.
Staff Recommendation: Approval with conditions P&Z Board Recommendation: Approval with conditions (Vote: 7-0)
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19-1090 ZON19-00473 (District 6)
Within the 3100 block of South Eastridge (east side). Located south of Guadalupe Road and east of Hawes Road (4.2± acres). Rezone from RS-6 to RM-2 PAD; and Site Plan Review. This request will allow for the development of a multi-residence development. Sean Lake, Pew and Lake, P.L.C., applicant; James Render, owner.
Staff Recommendation: Approval with conditions
P&Z Board Recommendation: Vote for approval failed (Vote: 2-3)
For continuance to the January 13, 2020 City Council meeting.
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7 Take action on the following subdivision plat:
19-1299 “Towns at Eastmark” (District 6)
Located Within the 9800 through 9900 blocks of East Point Twenty-Two Boulevard (north side) and within the 4600 block of South Eastmark Parkway (west side). Located north of Ray Road and East of Ellsworth Road (±8.8 acres).
Lennar Arizona, Inc., developer;
Thomas E. Granillo, Hoskin Ryan Consultants, Inc., surveyor. *7-a
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8 Items from citizens present.
(Maximum of three speakers for three minutes per speaker).
9 Adjournment.¹
SOS Arizona: ASU Prez Michael Crow Opts For Expansion of Remote Learning Systems To Address Gaps
Crow pointed to efforts ASU has underway in researching and designing technological solutions to address gaps in educational access, . . "
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BLOGGER NOTE: With just that one remark - made at a conference on November 25 2019 - Crow just under-cut the City of Mesa's ploys and attempts to rationalize spending about $100,000,000 in taxpayer debt to finance new construction of "a satellite campus" here in downtown. Expanding the physical footprint of a university on real estate is no longer the single high-cost solution or option for lifelong learning opportunities.
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One of the solutions Crow mentioned is a deployable solar-powered wifi device, . ." (Arizona has a lot of "catching up" to do before the state can even make a very remote and far-fetched claim to be a catalyst of any sort. Access to education is no longer connected only to outmoded concepts of a high-tuition state-controlled university)
ASU prez Michael Crow: technology will level Arizona’s rural, urban divide
"Arizona State University President Michael Crow insists that thinking of Arizona in terms of urban-versus-rural is wrong. He also thinks ASU will be the catalyst for connecting the entire state via access to education. Crow said as much in a speech to a mostly urban audience of policymakers, academics and local media at the State of Our State 2019 conference Nov. 25, hosted by ASU’s Morrison Institute for Public Policy. Arizona Mirror spoke with Crow the day after the conference to clarify what he meant when he said during his speech that the urban-rural divide is an invalid way of viewing the dynamics of the state. LINK > https://www.azmirror.com/blog
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