City Hall  
20 East Main Street  
City of Mesa  
Historic Preservation Board  
Meeting Agenda - Final  
ChairJames Babos  
Vice Chair Jocelyn Skogebo  
Boardmember Bruce Nelson  
Boardmember B.J. Parsons  
Boardmember Jessica Sarkissian  
Boardmember Lamont Slater  
Boardmember Jason Ludwig  
Saturday, January 10, 2026  
9:00 AM  
Alston House 453 N Pima, Mesa, AZ  
Special Meeting HIstoric Preservation Board Retreat  
Call meeting to order.  
Guest Introductions*  
Staff Presentations, Part 1  
1
2
3
Presentation and discussion on the Mesa Historic Preservation Office 2025  
accomplishments  
3-a  
HP 26-000  
3-b  
3-c  
Presentation and discussion on the Arizona Open Meeting Law  
Presentation and discussion on role, powers, and duties of the Historic  
Preservation Board as outlined within the Mesa City Code, Mesa Zoning  
Ordinance, and Historic Preservation Bylaws  
4
Break  
5
Staff Presentations, Part 2  
5-a  
Presentation and discussion on Historic Preservation Project Updates,  
including, but not limited to, city projects, historic landmarks and historic  
districts, archaeology, text amendments, and design guidelines  
5-b  
Presentation and discussion on the 2026 Historic Preservation Workplan,  
including, but not limited to, cultural resources review, GIS maps, historic  
landmarks and historic districts, student art & essay contest, archaeology, and  
community / stakeholder outreach  
6
Field Trip to tour the Washington-Escobedo neighborhood *  
7
Lunch Break  
8
Discussion Items  
8-a  
9
Identify and discuss Historic Preservation Board goals for 2026-2027  
Items from citizens present **  
10  
Adjournment.  
* These items are for Board discussion only - no Board action will be taken on the items.  
** The public may address the Board on any item. The Arizona Open Meeting Law (ARS § 38-431 et  
seq.) limits the Historic Preservation Board to discussing only those matters specifically listed on the  
agenda.  
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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.