Minutes - Housing and Community Development Advisory Board 04/02/26

City of Mesa — City Council Study Session (2026-08-17)

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Housing and Community Development Advisory Board (HCDAB) 
Thursday, Apr. 2, 2026 
Meeting Time: 6:00 p.m. 
 
 
Meeting Minutes 
 
The Housing and Community Development Advisory Board Members meet for a Regular Meeting at City Hall – Study 
Session Room, 20 E. Main Street, Mesa, AZ 85201.  
Board Members 
BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT  
MEMBERS ABSENT 
 
 
 
STAFF PRESENT  
Scott Kenji Garcia 
 
 
Diana Yazzie Devine - Excused 
 
Michelle Albanese 
Brian Hurd 
 
 
 
LaGrant Jackson (Vice-Chair) – Unexcused 
Marcy Magallanez-Snow 
Nicolle Karantinos 
 
 
Habigail Nonthe Scott (Chair) – Unexcused Michele Payakovich  
Amanda Miller 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Brett Ranta 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Monica Thompson 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Guest Present 
Victoria Garcia 
Corban Garcia  
Jacob Garcia  
 
The Housing and Community Development Advisory Board bylaws state “In the event both the Chairperson 
and Vice-Chairperson are unable to preside at the meeting, the members shall appoint a Chairperson Pro 
Tem for that specific meeting.” The Housing and Community Development Advisory Board Liaison, Marcy 
Magallanez-Snow calls the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. and opens the floor for nominations for 
Chairperson Pro Tem.  
It is moved by Board Member Brian Hurd and second by Board Member Amanda Miller for Nicolle 
Karantinos to serve as Chairperson Pro Tem. 
Upon Tabulation of votes, it shows: 
AYES – Garcia, Hurd, Karantinos, Miller, Ranta, and Thompson  
NAYS – None 
Carried unanimously.  
Nicolle Karantinos takes over the meeting, stating the time at 6:01 p.m.

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The City of Mesa is committed to making its public meetings accessible. For accommodations, translation, or additional information, 
please contact Housing & Community Development – Marcy Magallanez-Snow at least 48 hours in advance of the meeting at (480) 
644-3661 or AzRelay 7-1-1 for those who are deaf or hard of hearing. 
  
Si necesita asistencia o traducción en español, favor de llamar al menos 48 horas antes de la reunión al 480-644-2767. 
 
*1. 
Chair’s call to order  
Nicolle Karantinos starts roll call at 6:01 p.m.  Board members Habigail Nonthe Scott and LaGrant 
Jackson are not available to attend tonight’s meeting.  
 
*2.  
Board Member Status 
 
Jacob Martinez resigned from the board effective March 23, 2026. The board would like to recognize 
Jacob’s service to the City of Mesa and the Housing and Community Development Advisory Board.  
 
*3.  
Approval of minutes of previous meetings as written 
 
Minutes from Mar. 5, 2026, Regular Board minutes. 
It is moved by Board Member Amand Miller and second by Board Member Monica Thompson that 
the meeting minutes be approved. 
Upon Tabulation of votes, it shows: 
AYES – Garcia, Hurd, Karantinos, Miller, Ranta, and Thompson  
NAYS – None 
Carried unanimously.  
 
 
*4. 
Items from citizens present  
Members of the audience may address the Board on any item.  State statute prohibits the Housing 
and Community Development Advisory Board (HCDAB) from discussing an item that is not on the 
agenda; however, the Board does listen to concerns and has staff follow up on any questions raised. 
 
No items presented to the board. 
*5. 
Discussion and action items  
*5-a. FY 2026/2027 Funding Recommendations    
The board hears a presentation by Michelle Albanese, Housing and Community Development 
Director about the FY 2026/2027 Funding Recommendations.  The Housing and Community 
Development Advisory Board hears, reviews, and discusses the FY 2026/2027 Funding 
Recommendations.  
 
Board member Amanda Miller would like to state for the record, that she believes the Off The Streets 
program is an important program and she would like to see the program get funded.  Board member 
Amanda Miller thanks staff for their work during the funding process.

Housing and Community Development Advisory Board (HCDAB) Agenda 
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The City of Mesa is committed to making its public meetings accessible. For accommodations, translation, or additional information, 
please contact Housing & Community Development – Marcy Magallanez-Snow at least 48 hours in advance of the meeting at (480) 
644-3661 or AzRelay 7-1-1 for those who are deaf or hard of hearing. 
  
Si necesita asistencia o traducción en español, favor de llamar al menos 48 horas antes de la reunión al 480-644-2767. 
 
 
*5-b. FY 2026/2027 Annual Action Plan   
The board hears a presentation by Michele Payakovich, Housing and Community Development 
Coordinator about the FY 2026/2027 Annual Action Plan.  The Housing and Community Development 
Advisory Board hears, reviews, and discusses the FY 2026/2027 Annual Action Plan.  
 
*6.  
Discuss the schedule of future meetings  
 
Future HCDAB Meetings  
HCDAB Regular Meeting – May. 7, 2026, 6:00 p.m., City Hall/Study Session Room, 20 E. Main Street, 
Mesa, 85201. 
HCDAB Regular Meeting – Sept. 3, 2026, 6:00 p.m., City Hall/Study Session Room, 20 E. Main Street, 
Mesa, 85201. 
*7. 
Adjournment 
Without objection, the Regular Housing and Community Development Advisory Board meeting 
is adjourned at 6:49 p.m. 
 
It is moved by Board Member Scott Kenji Garci and seconded by Board Member Amanda Miller 
that the meeting be adjourned. 
 
Upon Tabulation of votes, it shows: 
AYES – Garcia, Hurd, Karantinos, Miller, Ranta, and Thompson  
NAYS – None 
Carried unanimously.  
I hereby certify that the foregoing minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Housing and Community 
Development Advisory Board of Mesa, Arizona, held on the 2nd day of April 2026. I further certify that the 
meeting was duly called and held and that a quorum was present. 
 
 
 
LaGrant Jackson, Vice-Chair

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The City of Mesa is committed to making its public meetings accessible. For accommodations, translation, or additional information, 
please contact Housing & Community Development – Marcy Magallanez-Snow at least 48 hours in advance of the meeting at (480) 
644-3661 or AzRelay 7-1-1 for those who are deaf or hard of hearing. 
  
Si necesita asistencia o traducción en español, favor de llamar al menos 48 horas antes de la reunión al 480-644-2767. 
Housing and Community Development Advisory Board Chair/mms