Housing and Community Development Advisory Board minutes Feb 5, 2026

City of Mesa — City Council Study Session (2026-04-06)

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Housing and Community Development Advisory Board (HCDAB) 
Thursday, Feb. 5, 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 PRESENT  
MEMBERS ABSENT 
 
 
 
STAFF PRESENT  
Diana Yazzie Devine  
 
Habigail Nonthe Scott (Chair) – Excused 
Michelle Albanese 
 
Scott Kenji Garcia 
 
 
Jacob Martinez - Excused 
 
 
Marcy Magallanez-Snow 
Brian Hurd 
 
 
 
Warren Williams - Unexcused 
 
 
 
 
 
LaGrant Jackson (Vice-Chair)  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Nicolle Karantinos 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Amanda Miller  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Brett Ranta 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Monica Thompson 
 
 
Guest Present 
Victoria Garcia 
Corban Garcia  
Jacob Garcia  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
*1.   
Chair’s call to order   
Vice Chair LaGrant Jackson calls the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Roll call is completed. Board 
Members Habigail Nonthe Scott and Jacob Martinez are excused from today’s meeting.  Warren 
Williams is unexcused. 
  
*2. 
Approval of minutes of previous meetings as written   
 
 Minutes from Dec. 9, 2025, Special Board meeting.  
 
It is moved by Board Member Diane Yazzie Devine and second by Board Member Scott Kenji Garcia 
that the meeting minutes be approved. 
Upon Tabulation of votes, it shows: 
AYES – Devine, Garcia, Hurd, Jackson, Karantinos, Miller, Ranta, Thompson 
NAYS – None 
Carried unanimously.  
*3. 
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.

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. 
No items presented to the board. 
*4. 
Discussion and action item
*4-a. Code Compliance
A presentation by Angelica Guevara, Code Compliance Director, about the City of Mesa’s Code
Compliance division and how they work with residents to promote safe neighborhoods by enforcing
city codes, educating the public and encouraging compliance.  The Housing and Community
Development Advisory Board hears, reviews, and discusses the information given about Code
Compliance division.
*4-b. Historic Preservation
A presentation by Matthew Kriegl, Historic Preservation Officer, about the City of Mesa’s Historic
Preservation Office and how they preserve the city’s architectural, cultural, and historic heritage,
while ensuring that significant places and structures are integrated into the city’s future
development. The Housing and Community Development Advisory Board hears, reviews, and
discusses the information about the Historic Preservation Office.
*5. 
Discuss the schedule of future meetings
Future HCDAB Meetings 
HCDAB Regular Meeting – Mar. 5, 2026, 6:00 p.m., Mesa City Hall – Study Session Room, 20. E Main 
Street, Mesa, 85201.  
HCDAB Regular Meeting – Apr. 2, 2026, 6:00 p.m., Mesa City Hall – Study Session Room, 20. E Main 
Street, Mesa, 85201.  
HCDAB Regular Meeting – May. 7, 2026, 6:00 p.m., Mesa City Hall – Study Session Room, 20. E Main 
Street, Mesa, 85201.  
*6. 
Adjournment
Without objection, the Regular Housing and Community Development Advisory Board meeting 
is adjourned at 7:14 p.m. 
It is moved by Board Member Scott Kenji Garcia and seconded by Board Member Monica 
Thompson that the meeting be adjourned.

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. 
Upon Tabulation of votes, it showed: 
AYES – Devine, Garcia, Hurd, Jackson, Karantinos, Miller, Ranta, 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 5th day of February 2026. I further certify that 
the meeting was duly called and held and that a quorum was present. 
LaGrant Jackson, Vice-Chair Signed 3/16/26
Housing and Community Development Advisory Board Chair 
MMS