City Hall  
20 East Main Street  
City of Mesa  
City Council Study Session  
Meeting Agenda - Draft  
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, May 14, 2026  
7:30 AM  
Study Session  
Roll Call  
1
Review and discuss items on the agenda for the May 18, 2026 regular Council  
meeting.  
2
Presentations/Action Items:  
Hear a presentation, discuss, and provide direction on the proposed 2026  
general obligation bonds, including funding for public safety and street and  
transportation improvements.  
2-a  
26-0439  
Hear a presentation, discuss, and provide direction on the proposed 2026  
amendments to the Mesa City Charter, including to Charter Sections 209  
and 211 to conform and be consistent with state law.  
2-b  
26-0440  
3
Acknowledge receipt of minutes of various boards and committees.  
Historic Preservation Advisory Board meeting held on April 7, 2026.  
3-a  
4
5
6
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.