MINUTES
| PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION WEDNESDAY APRIL 23, 2025 |
COUNCIL CHAMBERS 211 WEST ASPEN AVENUE 4:00 P.M. |
1.
CALL TO ORDER
- Chair Mandino called the meeting to order at 4:00 p.m
NOTICE OF OPTION TO RECESS INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION
Pursuant to A.R.S. §38-431.02, notice is hereby given to the members of the Commission and to the general public that, at this meeting, the Commission may vote to go into executive session, which will not be open to the public, for legal advice and discussion with the Commission’s attorneys for legal advice on any item listed on the following agenda, pursuant to A.R.S. §38-431.03(A)(3).
2.
ROLL CALL
| NOTE: One or more Commission Members may be in attendance telephonically or by other technological means. |
| PRESENT: CAROLE MANDINO, CHAIR JOSHUA MAHER CHRISTINE SHEEHY CJ LUCKE |
MARY NORTON, VICE CHAIR IAN SHARP MEGAN WELLER |
3.
PUBLIC COMMENT
At this time, any member of the public may address the Commission on any subject within their jurisdiction that is not scheduled before the Commission on that day. Due to Open Meeting Laws, the Commission cannot discuss or act on items presented during this portion of the agenda. To address the Commission on an item that is on the agenda, please wait for the Chair to call for Public Comment at the time the item is heard.
- Joanne Keene, Deputy City Manager, provided brief updates on several items:
- The upcoming changes within the Community Development Division, including the recruitment process to fill Dan Folke's position. In the interim, Michelle McNulty, AICP Planning Director, has been doing an excellent job serving as the acting Community Development Director.
- The division will be renamed from the Community Development Division to the Planning and Development Services Division.
- With the declared Housing Emergency and expanse of Housing’s work, the Housing Section/Housing Authority will begin reporting directly to Deputy City Manager.
- Joanne Keene thanked the Commissioners for the opportunity to speak and expressed her appreciation for all the work they do.
At this time, any member of the public may address the Commission on any subject within their jurisdiction that is not scheduled before the Commission on that day. Due to Open Meeting Laws, the Commission cannot discuss or act on items presented during this portion of the agenda. To address the Commission on an item that is on the agenda, please wait for the Chair to call for Public Comment at the time the item is heard.
4.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Approval of the minutes from the regular meeting on Wednesday February 26, 2025.
Approval of the minutes from the regular meeting on Wednesday February 26, 2025.
Moved by CJ Lucke, seconded by Christine Sheehy to approve the minutes from the regular meeting on Wednesday February 26, 2025.
Vote: 7 - 0 - Unanimously
5.
GENERAL BUSINESS
A.
Regional Plan Retreat - Review of Draft Agenda for May 2, 2025
STAFF RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Discussion only.
STAFF RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Discussion only.
- Sara Dechter, Comprehensive & Neighborhood Planning Manager, delivered a PowerPoint presentation. Following the presentation, the Commissioners were given the opportunity to provide comments and ask questions, all of which were addressed and answered by Sara Dechter.
6.
MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS TO/FROM COMMISSION MEMBERS
- None.
7.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 4:54 p.m.
The meeting was adjourned at 4:54 p.m.
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