City Council Study Session
TL;DR
The City Council held a study session to prepare for their upcoming regular meeting, focusing on a potential sale of residential parcels in the Washington-Escobedo Heritage Neighborhood. The proposed project involves partnering with Habitat for Humanity to revitalize the area, which could provide new affordable housing opportunities for residents.
Key Decisions
- City-owned residential parcels sale in Washington-Escobedo Neighborhood Discussion and direction only (no final vote)
- Habitat for Humanity partnership for neighborhood revitalization Under review
Agenda
- Roll Call
- Review and discuss items on the agenda for the October 6, 2025 regular Council meeting.
- Presentations/Action Items:
- 2-a Hear a presentation, discuss, and provide direction on the sale of three city-owned residential parcels in the Washington-Escobedo Heritage Neighborhood (APNs 137-25-062, 137-25-077, and 137-25-218A) and a proposed revitalization program in partnership with Habitat for Humanity.Presentation
- Acknowledge receipt of minutes of various boards and committees.
- 3-a Transportation Advisory Board Meeting held on July 15, 2025.Minutes
- 3-b Education and Workforce Development Roundtable held on June 4, 2025.Minutes
- 3-c Human Relations Advisory Board meeting held on August 27, 2025.Minutes
- 3-d Audit, Finance and Enterprise Committee meeting held on August 28, 2025.Minutes
- 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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