City Hall  
20 East Main Street  
City of Mesa  
City Council Study Session  
Meeting Agenda - Final  
Mayor Mark Freeman  
Vice Mayor Scott Somers - District 6  
Councilmember Rich Adams - District 1  
Councilmember Dorean Taylor - District 2  
Councilmember Francisco Heredia - District 3  
Councilmember Jennifer Duff - District 4  
Councilmember Alicia Goforth - District 5  
Thursday, July 16, 2026  
7:30 AM  
Study Session  
Roll Call  
1
Convene an Executive Session.  
Discussion or consultation with the City Attorney and City’s outside legal  
counsel for legal advice regarding Falcon Field Airport’s landing fees and  
Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 13 complaints and  
investigations and pending litigation related to Falcon Field and the landing  
fees. (A.R.S. § 38-431.03(A)(3) & (4))  
1-a  
ES-5-26  
2
3
Resume the Public Meeting.  
Review and discuss items on the agenda for the July 20, 2026 regular Council  
meeting.  
4
Presentations/Action Items:  
Hear a presentation, discuss, and provide direction on the use of HUD  
(Housing and Urban Development) and human services funding for Fiscal  
Year 2027/2028.  
4-a  
26-0616  
Hear a presentation, discuss, and provide direction on a proposed  
Development Agreement and Government Property Lease Excise Tax  
agreement for the development of a mixed-use, multi-residence project  
adjacent to the Sycamore Light Rail Station known as Ovio.  
4-b  
4-c  
26-0615  
Appointments to various boards and committees.  
26-0668  
5
Acknowledge receipt of minutes of various boards and committees.  
Historic Preservation Advisory Board meeting held on May 5, 2026.  
26-0667  
5-a  
Economic Development Advisory Board meeting held on May 6, 2026.  
Board of Adjustment Public Hearing meeting held on May 6, 2026.  
Board of Adjustment Study Session meeting held on May 6, 2026.  
Design Review Board meeting held on May 12, 2026.  
5-b  
5-c  
5-d  
5-e  
26-0614  
26-0671  
26-0672  
26-0673  
6
7
8
Current events summary including meetings and conferences attended.  
Scheduling of meetings.  
Adjournment.¹  
¹ Prior to adjournment, at this Council meeting, the City Council may vote to go into executive session  
for legal advice on any item listed on this agenda pursuant to A.R.S. §38-431.03(A)(3); this notice is  
given pursuant to A.R.S. §38-431.02 to the members of the City Council and the public.  
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.