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Minutes of the regular public hearing of the Hearing Officer, of the City of Tempe, which was held at the Council Chambers, 31 East Fifth Street, Tempe, Arizona. REGULAR SESSION 5:00 PM Present: Vanessa MacDonald, Hearing Officer Jeff Tamulevich, Community Development Director Drew Yocom, Deputy Director – Community Enhancement Jack Scofield, Code Compliance Manager There was (1) interested citizen present. Meeting convened at 5:00 PM and was called to order by Vanessa MacDonald. Hearing Officer MacDonald stated anyone wishing to appeal a decision will need to file a written appeal within fourteen (14) calendar days, by January 20, 2026 at 3:00 PM, to the Community Development Department. 1. Agenda Item No. 1 November 18, 2025 Hearing Officer Minutes Vanessa MacDonald, Hearing Officer, stated that the November 18, 2025 Hearing Officer Minutes had been reviewed and were approved. 2. Agenda Item No. 2 Request approval to abate public nuisance items at JASINSKI PROPERTY located at 501 East Pegasus Drive. The applicant is the City of Tempe (CE252852). • John Fedo, Code Inspector, gave the following overview of this case: o Inspector Fedo requested a 180-day open abatement for 501 East Pegasus Drive. o The case was initiated on 5/09/25 for a green swimming pool and junk/debris on the property. o An additional complaint was submitted to Code Compliance. o A citation was also issued. The property owner did not pay the fee and it was sent to collections. o The inspector then presented photos taken earlier in the day showcasing the violations on site. • Drew Yocom stated no contact has been made by the property owner or any other member of the public to speak on behalf of this case. • Hearing Officer MacDonald approved the 180-day open abatement request found in CE52852. MINUTES HEARING OFFICER JANUARY 6, 2026 HEARING OFFICER MINUTES JANUARY 6, 2026 Page 2 3. Agenda Item No. 3 Request approval to abate public nuisance items at the KELLEY PROPERTY located at 321 East Beatryce Street. The applicant is the City of Tempe (CE253490). • Michael Moreno, Code Inspector, gave the following overview of this case: o Inspector Moreno requested a 180-day open abatement for 321 East Beatryce Street. o The case was initiated on 06/10/25 for the rear yard being used as a livable space, junk and debris and an inoperable vehicle in the driveway. o An extension was given to the owner during the tenant eviction process. o A citation was also issued. The property owner pled guilty and paid the fine. o The inspector then presented photos taken earlier in the day showcasing the violations on site. o The property owner provided a status update on the current state of the home and welcomes the help from the city. • Drew Yocom stated no contact has been made by any other member of the public to speak on behalf of this case. • Hearing Officer MacDonald approved the 180-day open abatement request found in CE253490. ANNOUNCEMENTS • Drew Yocom announced the next Hearing Officer meeting is scheduled to take place on January 20, 2026 in the Tempe City Council Chambers and broadcast live through Tempe 11. With no further business, the public hearing adjourned at 5:30 PM. Prepared by: Cassidy McFerran Reviewed by: Drew Yocom Drew Yocom, Deputy Director – Community Enhancement For Vanessa MacDonald, Hearing Officer DY: cm