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The Mesa City Council held a study session on January 12, 2026, to review agenda items for the regular council meeting that day. Key discussions included clarification on an ordinance allowing e-bikes on sidewalks within parks only (while remaining prohibited on sidewalks elsewhere in the city) and approval of a three-year fencing contract worth approximately $120,000 annually for securing construction projects and temporary facilities. The council also reviewed recent events and scheduled the next study session for January 15, 2026.
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Sep 7, 2023
The Mesa City Council held a study session on September 7, 2023, to review and discuss items scheduled for the September 11, 2023, regular council meeting. Key items reviewed included the Signal Butte Water Treatment Plant expansion project (which Mayor Giles recused himself from due to a conflict of interest), a fiber optic cable network agreement with Zayo Group, and proposed personnel rules changes effective October 18, 2023. The council also received updates on recent events and conferences attended by members and confirmed the upcoming meeting schedule for September 11.
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Jul 8, 2021
On July 8, 2021, the Mesa City Council held a Regular Council Meeting where they approved consent agenda items including minutes from the previous meeting and three new Series 10 Beer and Wine Store Licenses for convenience stores (One Stop Food Mart & Deli, QuikTrip #1433, and Mango Mini Mart). The Council also recognized Randy Carter for 21 years of service on City boards and committees, during which he reviewed over 14,000 land use cases. The meeting included action on contracts, though the specific contract details were not fully documented in the provided excerpt.
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The Economic Development Advisory Board met on April 4, 2023, in Mesa, Arizona, with Chair Adams presiding and members present approving the previous month's minutes unanimously. Councilmember Julie Spilsbury addressed the board regarding economic development in District 2, discussing the area's demographic density and seven controversial zoning cases from the prior year, and highlighted housing as a critical economic development issue, noting that the city is developing a balanced housing plan with consultant support to establish a baseline and ensure adequate housing diversity in Mesa.
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The Economic Development Advisory Board of Mesa, Arizona held a virtual meeting on March 2, 2021, where members approved the previous month's minutes unanimously and received an update from Councilmember Mark Freeman on District 1 developments. Key projects discussed included completion of the Union building (still seeking additional tenants), ongoing Winter League games, potential mixed-use development on land near car dealerships, and negotiations regarding a fourth office building and parking garage at Waypoint that has faced neighborhood opposition due to height and view obstruction concerns. Director Jabjiniak noted that the Waypoint office complex, which is over 90% occupied and was sold in late 2019 at a high per-square-foot price, represents the city's success in growing its office market.
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The Employee Benefits Advisory Committee met on September 12, 2019, to address administrative matters and health plan document updates for 2020. The committee unanimously approved previous meeting minutes and authorized the secretary to finalize and post minutes following each meeting rather than waiting until the next meeting, improving the timeline for document distribution. The committee heard a presentation on recommended changes to the City's Health Plan Document, which included language updates regarding dependent eligibility verification, retiree medical plan coverage and EAP program access, out-of-network balance billing reminders, and clarifications on preventive services and screenings in accordance with federal guidelines.
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