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, March 26, 2026  
7:30 AM  
Study Session  
Roll Call  
1
Presentations/Action Items:  
Hear a presentation, discuss, and provide direction on funding  
1-a  
recommendations for the FY 2026/2027 and prior years’ available funding for  
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME investment  
Partnership Program (HOME), Emergency solution Grant (EDG), Human  
Services Programs, and the Off the Streets Program.  
This item was presented to the Community and Cultural Committee meeting  
on March 19, 2026 and the Committee gave direction to move the item  
forward to the City Council for further discussion.  
Hear a presentation and discuss proposed programs to support  
redevelopment priorities and initiatives.  
1-b  
26-0254  
This item was presented to the Community and Cultural Committee meeting  
on March 12, 2026 and the Committee gave direction to move the item  
forward to the City Council for further discussion.  
2
Acknowledge receipt of minutes of various boards and committees.  
Economic Development Advisory Board meeting held on November 4, 2025.  
2-a  
3
4
5
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.  
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