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Community and Cultural Development Committee

Monday, June 6, 2016 · 3:00 PM AM · Council Chambers - Lower Level

TL;DR

The Community and Cultural Development Committee met to discuss several important community initiatives, including historic preservation, downtown improvements, neighborhood transformation, and funding for displaced families and social service agencies. Key presentations focused on sign ordinances, shade and façade improvements, and allocating funds to support vulnerable populations.

Key Decisions

  • Historic Sign Ordinance Under Discussion
  • Downtown Colonnade Removal Policy Under Discussion
  • Façade Improvement Pilot Program Under Discussion
  • Neighborhood Transformation Program Update Under Discussion
  • Human Services Fund Appropriation Under Discussion
Agenda PDF Minutes PDF

Agenda

  1. Chairperson Richins called the meeting to order with all members present at 3:02 p.m.
  2. Items from citizens present.
  3. Presentations:
  4. 2-a Hear a presentation, discuss and provide recommendations on a proposed historic sign ordinance.
    Presentation
  5. 2-b Hear a presentation, discuss and provide recommendations on two items related to downtown shade, heritage preservation and façade improvement proposal: 1. Proposed colonnade removal policy 2. Proposed façade improvement pilot program
    Presentation
  6. 2-c Hear a presentation, discuss and provide recommendations on an overall update of the Transforming Neighborhoods pilot program, including focus area(s), contractor scope of work and program timelines.
    Presentation
  7. 2-d Hear a presentation, discuss and provide recommendations about options to appropriate up to $110,000 of Human Service funds to: 1) displaced families resulting from HUD transitional housing defunding, and/or 2) nonprofit social service agencies that competed in FY16/17 funding cycle.
    Presentation
  8. Adjournment.
  10. City Councilmembers who are not members of this Committee may elect to attend this meeting for their own information. These Councilmembers will not take any legal action, nor will they participate in any deliberations or discussions regarding any item on this agenda.
  11. 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 traducción en español, favor de llamar al menos 48 horas antes de la reunión al 480-644-2767.