City Council Study Session

Mesa Council Chambers City of Mesa 57 East First Street Meeting Agenda - Final City Council Study Session Mayor Alex Finter Vice Mayor Chris Glover - District 4 Councilmember Dave Richins - District 1 Councilmember Terry Benelli - District 2 Councilmember Dennis Kavanaugh - District 3 Councilmember David Luna - District 5 Councilmember Scott Somers - District 6 Thursday, August 14, 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 August 18, 2014 regular Council meeting. 2 Presentation/Action Items. 2-a 14-0830 Hear a presentation and discuss the Falcon Field Terminal and Master Plan updates. 2-b 14-0832 Hear a presentation, discuss and provide direction on the zoning ordinance relating to portable storage containers. 2-c 14-0831 Appointments to Boards and Committees. 3 14-0842 Information pertaining to the current Job Order Contracting projects. 4 Acknowledge receipt of minutes of various boards and committees. 4-a 14-0764 Economic Development Committee meeting held on May 29, 2014. 4-b 14-0765 Community and Cultural Development Committee meeting held on June 5, 2014. 4-c 14-0836 Economic Development Advisory Board meetings held on June 3 and July 9, 2014. City of Mesa Page 1 Printed on 8/12/2014 City Council Study Session Meeting Agenda - Final August 14, 2014 4-d 14-0850 Public Safety Committee meeting held on June 12, 2014. 4-e 14-0852 Falcon Strategic Visioning Commission meetings held on May 13, June 4, June 11 and July 1, 2014. 5 Convene an Executive Session. 5-a ES-010-14 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. Municipal Tax Hearing Office Case Numbers 798, 799, 800, 801, 802, and 803 involving the taxation of certain online travel companies Discussion or consultation for legal advice with the City Attorney. (A.R.S. §38-431.03A (3)) Discussion or consultation with designated representatives of the City in order to consider the City’s position and instruct the City’s representatives regarding negotiations for the purchase, sale, or lease of real property. (A.R.S. §38-431.03A (7)) 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)) 2. Properties located at 145 East Main Street, 156 East Main Street and the 100 block of East First Avenue 6 14-0778 Discuss and provide direction to the City Attorney regarding the possible appeal of Municipal Tax Hearing Office Case Numbers 798, 799, 800, 801, 802, and 803 involving the taxation of certain online travel companies. 7 Hear reports on meetings and/or conferences attended. 8 Scheduling of meetings and general information. 9 Adjournment. City of Mesa Page 2 Printed on 8/12/2014 City Council Study Session Meeting Agenda - Final August 14, 2014 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. 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 AzRelay 7-1-1 at least 48 hours in advance of the meeting. City of Mesa Page 3 Printed on 8/12/2014