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Community and Cultural Development Committee

Thursday, May 5, 2022 · 8:00 AM AM · Lower Council Chambers

TL;DR

The Community and Cultural Development Committee discussed strategies to address housing challenges in Mesa, including potential property transfers to a local non-profit, ways to create more affordable housing, and an emergency shelter program for displaced mobile home residents. These discussions aim to help vulnerable community members find stable housing options.

Key Decisions

  • Transfer of City-owned properties to A New Leaf Under discussion
  • Affordable Housing Incentives Exploring overlay zones and GPLET options
  • Emergency Temporary Shelter Program Presentation and initial discussion
Agenda PDF

Agenda

  1. Roll Call
  2. Items from citizens present.
  3. Presentations:
  4. 2-a Hear a presentation on the transfer of City-owned properties purchased with Community Development Block Grant funds to Mesa-based non-profits, and discuss and provide a recommendation related to A New Leaf’s request to transfer the ownership of two residential properties, one located near Main Street and Mesa Drive and the other located at 217 West University Drive.
    Presentation
  5. 2-b Hear a presentation, discuss, and provide direction regarding ways to incentivize the building of affordable housing in Mesa, including the use of overlay zones and the Government Property Lease Excise Tax (GPLET).
    Presentation
  6. 2-c Hear a presentation, discuss, and provide direction regarding a proposed emergency temporary shelter program for displaced mobile home residents.
    Presentation
  7. Adjournment.
  9. 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.
  10. 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.