May 2026 Minutes - Board Approved

City of Mesa — City Council Study Session (2026-10-22)

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Housing and Community Development Advisory Board (HCDAB)
Thursday, May 7, 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 Justin Boyd
Brian Hurd Amanda Miller – Unexcused Marcy Magallanez-Snow
LaGrant Jackson
Nicolle Karantinos
Brett Ranta
Monica Thompson
*1. Chair’s call to order
Vice-Chair LaGrant Jackson starts roll call at 5:59 p.m. Board members Diana Devine and Amanda
Miller are not available to attend tonight’s meeting.
*2. Board Member Status
Habigail Nonthe Scott resigned from the board effective April 6, 2026. The board recognizes Abby’s
service to the City of Mesa and the Housing and Community Development Advisory Board. Thank
you, Abby!
LaGrant Jackson decided not to re-appoint to a new term. The board would like to recognize
LaGrant’s service to the City of Mesa and the Housing and Community Development Advisory Board.
Thank you LaGrant!
*3. Approval of minutes of previous meetings as written
Minutes from April 2, 2026, Regular Board minutes.
It is moved by Board Member Brett Ranta and second by Board Member Monica Thompson that the
meeting minutes be approved.
Upon Tabulation of votes, it shows:
AYES – Garcia, Hurd, Jackson, Karantinos, Ranta, and Thompson
NAYS – None
Carried unanimously.

Housing and Community Development Advisory Board (HCDAB) Agenda
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*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 at tonight’s meeting.
*5. Discussion and action items
*5-a. FY 2026/2027 Funding Process Overview
The Board hears a presentation by Justin Boyd, Housing and Community Development Administrator
summarizing the FY 26/27 funding process. The board hears, reviews, and discusses the FY 26/27
funding process.
*5-b. FY 2026/2027 Topics
Marcy Magallanez-Snow, Management Assistant II, leads a discussion about future topics for the
Housing and Community Development Board. The board discusses future topics. Monica Thompson
would like to have a presentation about the Community Court program.
*6. Discuss the schedule of future meetings
Future HCDAB Meetings
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 6:30 p.m.
It is moved by Board Member Scott Kenji Garcia and seconded by Board Member Brett Ranta that
the meeting be adjourned.
Upon Tabulation of votes, it shows:
AYES – Garcia, Hurd, Jackson, Karantinos, Ranta, and Thompson
NAYS – None
Carried unanimously.
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 (HCDAB) Agenda
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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 7th day of May 2026. I further certify that the
meeting was duly called and held and that a quorum was present.
Quintin Evans, Chair 10/01/2026
MMS
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.