Northeast Public Safety  
Facility  
1333 North Power Road  
City of Mesa  
City Council Strategic Planning Session  
Meeting Agenda - Tentative  
Mayor Mark Freeman  
Vice Mayor Scott Somers - District 6  
Councilmember Rich Adams - District 1  
Councilmember Julie Spilsbury - District 2  
Councilmember Francisco Heredia - District 3  
Councilmember Jennifer Duff - District 4  
Councilmember Alicia Goforth - District 5  
Thursday, September 18, 2025  
7:30 AM  
Community Room  
Roll Call  
1
2
Mayor's Welcome  
Hear a presentation, discuss, and provide direction on the Follow-Up City  
Council Strategic Planning Session Purpose and Agenda:  
Hear a presentation, discuss, and provide direction on the purpose of the  
Follow-Up City Council Strategic Planning Session and an overview of the  
day's agenda.  
2-a  
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3
Presentations:  
Hear a presentation, discuss, and receive an update on the General  
Governmental Funds outlook and forecast.  
3-a  
Hear a presentation, discuss, and receive an update on improvements for  
the Development Services Department, including department coordination,  
doing business in Mesa, small business support, and land use planning.  
3-b  
3-c  
Hear a presentation, discuss, and receive an update on Economic  
Development in Mesa, including attracting high-wage/high-value jobs and  
retail.  
Hear a presentation, discuss, and receive an update on citywide branding  
efforts.  
3-d  
3-e  
Hear a presentation, discuss, and receive an update on Artificial Intelligence  
in Mesa.  
4
5
Brief discussion on City Council Strategic Priorities.  
Adjournment.  
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.  
Si necesita asistencia o servicio de interpretación en Español, comuníquese con la Ciudad al menos  
48 horas antes de la reunion al 480-644-2767.