City Council Strategic Planning Session

Thursday, September 17, 2026 · 7:30 AM AM · Piper Theater at the Mesa Arts Center

TL;DR

The City Council held a strategic planning session to review four major presentations covering code compliance operations, economic development strategy for 2027-2029, water supply challenges and federal actions affecting Colorado River allocations, and the finalized citywide strategic plan with associated goals and action items. No votes or formal decisions were recorded in this agenda—the session was primarily informational with discussions on enforcement priorities, economic growth tactics, water portfolio management, and strategic implementation.

Key Decisions

  • Code Compliance Update Informational presentation only
  • FY 2027-2029 Economic Development Strategic Plan Presented for discussion; updated strategic industry clusters reviewed
  • Water Supplies and Colorado River Management Informational presentation; federal Bureau of Reclamation decisions and future investments discussed
  • Finalized Strategic Plan Presented for overview; goals, strategies, and action plan reviewed
Agenda PDF

Agenda

  1. Roll Call
  2. Presentations:
  3. 1-a Hear a presentation, discuss, and receive an update on Code Compliance in Mesa, including current processes, relevant data, enforcement priorities, areas of focus, and operational challenges affecting compliance efforts.
    Presentation
  4. 1-b Hear a presentation and discuss the City of Mesa Fiscal Year 2027-2029 Economic Development Strategic Plan, including its goals, tactics, performance measures, and updated strategic industry clusters.
    Presentation
  5. 1-c Hear a presentation and discussion on Mesa’s Water Supplies including Mesa’s water portfolio, recent federal action (Bureau of Reclamation Record of Decision and Operating Guidelines), Colorado River supplies, and future investments.
    Presentation
  6. 1-d Hear a presentation and discuss the finalized Strategic Plan, including an overview of the goals, strategies, and associated Action Plan.
    Presentation
  7. Adjournment.
  8. 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.