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 Julie Spilsbury - District 2  
Councilmember Francisco Heredia - District 3  
Councilmember Jennifer Duff - District 4  
Councilmember Alicia Goforth - District 5  
Thursday, October 30, 2025  
7:30 AM  
Study Session  
Roll Call  
1
Review and discuss items on the agenda for the November 3, 2025 regular  
Council meeting.  
2
Presentations/Action Items:  
Hear a presentation, discuss, and receive an update on Mesa's Workforce  
Development Strategic Plan.  
2-a  
25-0895  
25-0890  
Hear a presentation, discuss, and provide direction on amending the Mesa  
City Code (Building and Fire Regulations), to adopt the 2024 International  
Codes with amendments. The 2024 International Codes include: Building,  
Residential, Fire, Mechanical, Plumbing, Fuel Gas, Energy Conservation,  
Existing Building, Swimming Pool and Spa, and 2023 National Electrical  
Code.  
2-b  
3
Acknowledge receipt of minutes of various boards and committees.  
Mesa Public Schools Joint meeting held on September 17, 2025.  
3-a  
Planning and Zoning Board Study Session meeting held on August 13, 2025.  
Planning and Zoning Board Special Meeting held on August 13, 2025.  
Planning and Zoning Board Public Hearing meeting held on August 13, 2025.  
Planning and Zoning Board Study Session meeting held on August 27, 2025.  
Planning and Zoning Board Public Hearing meeting held on August 27, 2025.  
3-b  
3-c  
3-d  
3-e  
3-f  
Planning and Zoning Board Study Session meeting held on September 23,  
2025.  
3-g  
3-h  
3-i  
Planning and Zoning Board Study Session meeting held on September 24,  
2025.  
Planning and Zoning Board Public Hearing meeting held on September 24,  
2025.  
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.