City Council Study Session

Mesa Council Chambers City of Mesa 57 East First Street Meeting Agenda - Final City Council Study Session Mayor Alex Finter Councilmember Dave Richins - District 1 Vacant - District 2 Councilmember Dennis Kavanaugh - District 3 Councilmember Chris Glover - District 4 Councilmember David Luna - District 5 Councilmember Scott Somers - District 6 Thursday, April 17, 2014 7:30 AM Council Chambers - Lower Level Roll Call (Members of the Mesa City Council will attend either in person or by telephone conference call) 1 Review items on the agenda for the April 21, 2014 regular Council meeting. 2 Presentation/Action Items. 2-a 14-0400 Hear a presentation, discuss and provide direction on FY 14/15 utility rate adjustments. 2-b 14-0413 Hear a presentation, discuss and provide direction on the proposed fees and charges for the following: 1. Arts and Culture 2. Business Services 3. Development and Sustainability 4. Environmental Compliance 5. Falcon Field Airport 6. Library 7. Solid Waste Management 8. Transportation 2-c 14-0414 Hear a presentation and discuss the highlights of the Development and Sustainability Department. City of Mesa Page 1 Printed on 4/15/2014 City Council Study Session Meeting Agenda - Final April 17, 2014 2-d 14-0415 Hear a presentation, discuss and provide direction on HOME funding allocations and priorities for projects requesting City participation in their applications for the Arizona Department of Housing's Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) Program FY 14/15. 2-e 14-0407 Hear a presentation and discuss a Major General Plan Amendment for property located north of McDowell and east of Higley Roads. 2-f 14-0418 Discuss the election of the Office of Mayor; the appointment of the Vice Mayor; and provide direction regarding whether to fill the District 2 Council seat and the selection process for the position. 3 Acknowledge receipt of minutes of various boards and committees. 3-a 14-0408 Housing and Community Development Advisory Board meetings held on November 7 and December 5, 2013; and January 8, January 9 and February 6, 2014. 4 Convene an Executive Session. 4-a ES-004-14 Discussion or consultation for legal advice with the City Attorney . (A.R.S. §38-431.03A (3)) Discussion or consultation with the City Attorney in order to consider the City’s position and instruct the City Attorney regarding the City’s position regarding contracts that are the subject of negotiations , in pending or contemplated litigation or in settlement discussions conducted in order to avoid or resolve litigation. (A.R.S. §38-431.03A(4)) 1. 6350 East Main Street Discussion or consultation for legal advice with the City Attorney . (A.R.S. §38-431.03A (3)) Discussion or consideration of employment, assignment, appointment, promotion, demotion, salaries, discipline, dismissal, or resignation of a public officer, appointee or employee of the City. (A.R.S. 38-431.03A (1)) 2. District 2 Councilmember selection process 5 Hear reports on meetings and/or conferences attended. 6 Scheduling of meetings and general information. 7 Adjournment. City of Mesa Page 2 Printed on 4/15/2014 City Council Study Session Meeting Agenda - Final April 17, 2014 The Council may vote to hold an executive session for the purposes of obtaining legal advice from the City Attorney (A.R.S. §38-431.03A(3)) or to discuss and instruct the City Attorney regarding the City’s position regarding contracts that are the subject of negotiations, in pending or contemplated litigation or in settlement discussions conducted in order to avoid or resolve litigation. (A.R.S. §38-431.03A(4)) 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 (480) 644-2778 (TDD) at least 48 hours in advance of the meeting. City of Mesa Page 3 Printed on 4/15/2014