Maricopa, CA

Regular City Council Meeting 08-04-2026 Recording

City Council Regular Meeting on 2026-08-04 6:00 PM

The Maricopa City Council will vote on several routine items, including an intergovernmental agreement with the Maricopa Unified School District to fund five School Resource Officers over three years. The council will also hear presentations on the city's economic strategic plan and the 2026 state legislative session, and consider special event liquor licenses for local events.

• IGA 26-01: Approve $1,773,367.44 over three years for five School Resource Officers with Maricopa Unified School District
• RES 26-26: Adopt results of July 21, 2026 Primary Election
• SPEVLIQ 26-06: Recommend approval of liquor license for Roots Eatery at Stagecoach Days - Salsa Festival, Oct 24, 2026, Pacana Park
• SPEVLIQ 26-07: Recommend approval of liquor license for Roots Eatery at Concerts in the Park, Nov 6, 2026, Mike Ingram Heritage Park
• PRES 26-11: Presentation on final draft of OEO strategic plan (discussion only)

City Council Regular Meeting on 2026-08-04 6:00 PM

The Maricopa City Council will vote on several routine items, including an intergovernmental agreement with the Maricopa Unified School District to fund five School Resource Officers for three years at a total cost of $1,773,367.44. The council will also consider special event liquor licenses for Roots Eatery and other events, adopt election results, and hear presentations on an economic strategic plan and the state legislative session.

• IGA 26-01: Approve $1,773,367.44 over three years for five School Resource Officers with Maricopa Unified School District
• RES 26-26: Adopt results of July 21, 2026 Primary Election
• SPEVLIQ 26-06: Recommend approval of special event liquor license for Roots Eatery at Pacana Park, 1900 N. Porter Rd., for Salsa Festival on Oct. 24, 2026
• SPEVLIQ 26-07: Recommend approval of special event liquor license for Roots Eatery at Mike Ingram Heritage Park, 44240 W. Maricopa-Casa Grande Hwy., for Concerts in the Park on Nov. 6, 2026
• PRES 26-11: Presentation on final draft of OEO strategic plan by Rounds Consulting Group

City Council Regular Meeting on 2026-08-04 6:00 PM

The Maricopa City Council will vote on an intergovernmental agreement with Maricopa Unified School District to fund five School Resource Officers for three years, with the district contributing $591,122.48 over ten months and a total of $1,773,367.44 over three years. The council will also consider several special event liquor licenses, adopt primary election results, and hear presentations on the economic development strategic plan and the 2026 state legislative session.

• IGA 26-01: Approve $1,773,367.44 over three years for five School Resource Officers
• RES 26-26: Adopt results of July 21, 2026 Primary Election
• SPEVLIQ 26-06: Special event liquor license for Salsa Festival at Pacana Park, Oct 24
• SPEVLIQ 26-07: Special event liquor license for Concerts in the Park at Mike Ingram Heritage Park, Nov 6
• PRES 26-11: Presentation on final draft of OEO strategic plan

Planning & Zoning Commission on 2026-07-27 6:00 PM

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing and take action on a conditional use permit for an existing 99-foot-tall wireless facility at 44870 W. Hathaway Ave. They will also receive a presentation on mid-year permitting status. The meeting includes routine items like approving minutes and public comment.

• Public hearing on CUP 26-02 for a 99-foot wireless facility at 44870 W. Hathaway Ave.
• Presentation on mid-year permitting status (PRES 26-14)
• Approval of minutes from June 22, 2026 meeting (MIN 26-45)
• Call to the public with 3-minute speaking limit

City Council Special Meeting on 2026-07-14 6:00 PM

The Maricopa City Council is holding a special meeting with a consent agenda that includes several routine items and two presentations. The most substantive item is a zoning ordinance amendment to permit food truck courts in the Maricopa Station Overlay district. The council will also hear reports on the municipal court and the city's event strategy.

• Ordinance 26-13: Adds Section 18.76.125 to allow food truck courts in the Maricopa Station Overlay and amends Sections 18.76.060 and 18.115.040
• Ordinance 26-12: Adds Section 10.20.100 to Title 10 (Vehicle and Traffic) regarding obedience to markings, double parking, and vehicle type restrictions
• IGA 26-07: Intergovernmental Agreement with City of Chandler for fire service trainings
• MOU 26-03: Memorandum of Understanding with ATF for eTrace firearm tracing system (no financial impact)
• Presentation: 2025 Maricopa Municipal Court Report by Presiding Judge Stephen McCarville

The City Council unanimously approved an ordinance amending Title 10 to prohibit long-term storage or overnight parking of oversized commercial vehicles in commercial parking lots, and a separate ordinance amending Title 18 to add food truck court regulations to the Maricopa Station Overlay district. The Council also unanimously approved an intergovernmental agreement with Chandler for firefighter training and a memorandum of understanding with the ATF for firearm tracing. The meeting included presentations on the municipal court's annual report and the city's event strategy, but no action was taken on those items.

• Approved ordinance adding Section 10.20.100 on commercial vehicle parking restrictions (unanimous)
• Approved ordinance adding Section 18.76.125 on food truck courts in Maricopa Station Overlay (unanimous)
• Approved IGA with City of Chandler for firefighter recruit academy training (unanimous)
• Approved MOU with ATF for eTrace firearm tracing system (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes from June 10, 16 and committee meetings (unanimous)

Planning & Zoning Commission on 2026-06-22 6:00 PM

The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on proposed miscellaneous text revisions to Chapters 10 and 18 of the Maricopa City Code, with discussion and possible action. The agenda also includes approval of the April 27, 2026 meeting minutes and standard procedural items.

• Public hearing on TXT 26-02: text revisions to Chapters 10 and 18 of the Maricopa City Code
• Approval of minutes from April 27, 2026 meeting (MIN 26-41)
• Call to the Public with 3-minute speaking limit
• Possible executive session for legal advice on agenda items

The Planning & Zoning Commission unanimously approved TXT 26-02, a package of three city-initiated text amendments to Chapters 10 and 18 of the Maricopa City Code. The amendments add a parking obedience provision, permit food truck courts in the Maricopa Station Overlay, and reinstate exempt signage for city-sponsored events. The commission also approved the April 27, 2026 meeting minutes. No public comments were received.

• Approved TXT 26-02: code amendments for parking obedience, food truck courts, and event signage (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from April 27, 2026 meeting (unanimous)

City Council Special Meeting on 2026-06-16 6:00 PM

The Maricopa City Council is holding a special meeting with a single substantive agenda item: a public hearing and vote on Resolution RES 26-21 to adopt the final budget for fiscal year 2026-2027. The meeting also includes an executive session and standard procedural items. No other policy or project decisions are listed on this agenda.

• Public hearing and action on RES 26-21 adopting the FY26-27 final budget
• Possible executive session under A.R.S. § 38-431.03
• Call to the Public for non-agenda citizen comments

City Council Regular Meeting on 2026-06-16 6:00 PM

The Maricopa City Council will vote on a consent agenda covering routine items such as liquor licenses, street maintenance acceptances, grants, and agreements, plus a regular agenda with a property tax levy ordinance, an amended facility rental fee schedule, a policy update, and a proposed annexation. The council will also hear the 2025 Fire Department annual report.

• ORD 26-11: Property tax levy for FY ending June 30, 2027
• ANX 26-01: Annexation of 72.02 acres near W. Maricopa Casa Grande Hwy and N. Anderson Rd
• RES 26-17: Amended facility rental fee schedule
• CON 26-11: $52,500 Operation Stonegarden grant for police overtime
• LIQ 26-05 & LIQ 26-06: Liquor license recommendations for Buffalo Wild Wings and Someburros

City Council Regular Meeting on 2026-06-11 2:00 PM - GRANICUS TEST MEETING

This is a Granicus test meeting with only procedural items and three placeholder agenda items labeled TEST ITEM 7, 8, and 9. No real decisions or discussions are scheduled.

• TEST 26-17: TEST ITEM 7
• TEST 26-18: TEST ITEM 8
• TEST 26-19: TEST ITEM 9

City Council Regular Meeting on 2026-06-11 2:00 PM - GRANICUS TEST MEETING

This is a Granicus test meeting of the Maricopa City Council. The agenda contains only test items (TEST 26-11 through TEST 26-16) under the consent and regular agendas, with no substantive business. The meeting will follow standard procedures including call to order, public comment, and possible executive session.

• Consent agenda includes TEST 26-11, TEST 26-12, TEST 26-13 (test items)
• Regular agenda includes TEST 26-15 and TEST 26-16 (test items)
• Possible executive session for legal advice (A.R.S. § 38-431.03 (A)(3))

City Council Regular Meeting on 2026-06-02 6:00 PM

The Maricopa City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on a resolution to adopt 'Advancing Maricopa', the new General Plan and Land Use Map, replacing the 2016 plan, and submit it to voters in the November 3, 2026 election. The council will also consider routine consent items, including an intergovernmental agreement with Scottsdale for fire service training, a lease agreement with Duke Farms LLC, and approval of prior meeting minutes. A presentation from Global Water Resources is scheduled for discussion only.

• Public hearing and vote on 'Advancing Maricopa' General Plan and Land Use Map, to be placed on November 3, 2026 ballot
• Intergovernmental Agreement with City of Scottsdale for fire service training (IGA 26-02)
• Ratification of lease agreement with Duke Farms LLC for vacant land along W. Maricopa Casa Grande Highway and N. White and Parker Road (CON 26-09)
• Proclamation declaring Men's Health and Mental Health Month (PROC 26-08)
• Approval of minutes from May 19, 2026 regular meeting (MIN 26-35)

City Council Regular Meeting on 2026-05-19 6:00 PM

The Maricopa City Council will discuss and vote on a tentative budget for fiscal year 2026-2027 and the 10-Year Capital Improvement Plan. They will also hold a public hearing on renaming W. Cesar Chavez Lane, consider a bed tax policy, and hear a presentation on the General Plan Update. Several routine items are on the consent agenda, including a resolution authorizing property acquisition for road improvements.

• Tentative FY26-27 budget and 10-Year Capital Improvement Plan (MISC 26-11)
• Public hearing on renaming W. Cesar Chavez Lane (RES 26-09)
• Resolution to acquire property for Smith-Enke Rd and Porter Rd improvements, including eminent domain (RES 26-12)
• Bed Tax Policy for hotel/motel tax revenue allocation (RES 26-13)
• Presentation on Advancing Maricopa 2026 General Plan Update (MISC 26-12)

The Maricopa City Council approved the tentative FY26-27 budget and 10-Year Capital Improvement Plan, authorized property acquisition for a right-turn lane at Smith-Enke and Porter Roads, and renamed W. Cesar Chavez Lane to Paul Shirk Avenue. The council also adopted a bed tax policy amended to remove specific event references. All decisions were unanimous except the bed tax policy, which passed 5-2.

• Approved tentative FY26-27 budget and 10-Year CIP (unanimous)
• Approved property acquisition for Smith-Enke/Porter Rd right-turn lane (unanimous)
• Renamed W. Cesar Chavez Lane to Paul Shirk Avenue (unanimous)
• Adopted bed tax policy as amended, removing named events (5-2)

City Council Regular Meeting on 2026-05-05 6:00 PM

The Maricopa City Council will hold a regular meeting with proclamations, reports, and a consent agenda. The main action item is adopting a policy to establish a process for official city recognition of special community designations. The council will also consider accepting streets in El Rancho Santa Rosa Parcel 7A, a special event liquor license for Roots Eatery, and meeting schedule changes.

• RES 26-11: Adopt Special Community Designation Requests Policy
• RES 26-08: Accept streets in El Rancho Santa Rosa Parcel 7A into city maintenance
• SPEVLIQ 26-05: Special event liquor license for Roots Eatery at Copper Sky on July 4, 2026
• MISC 26-10: Cancel July 21 meeting, reinstate August 4, call special meeting July 14
• Proclamations for Drinking Water Week and Peace Officers Memorial Day

The City Council approved a new policy establishing a formal process for organizations to seek official City recognition for special community designations, with an amendment removing the phrase 'realistic for Maricopa' from eligibility standards. The council also approved the consent agenda, which included accepting streets in El Rancho Santa Rosa Parcel 7A into the city maintenance system, a special event liquor license for Roots Eatery at the July 4th event, and several meeting minutes. Meeting schedule changes were approved, canceling the July 21 meeting and reinstating August 4.

• Adopted Special Community Designation Requests Policy as amended (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
• Accepted El Rancho Santa Rosa Parcel 7A streets into city maintenance system
• Approved special event liquor license for Roots Eatery at July 4th event
• Approved minutes from April 21 and April 23 council meetings
• Approved minutes from March 23 Planning and Zoning Commission meeting
• Canceled July 21 council meeting, reinstated August 4 meeting, called special meeting July 14

Planning & Zoning Commission on 2026-04-27 6:00 PM

The Maricopa Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing to discuss and take action on the state-mandated 'Advancing Maricopa 2026 General Plan Update.' The agenda also includes approving minutes from the March 23, 2026 meeting and a call to the public. No other specific zoning changes, contracts, or ordinances are listed for decision.

• Public Hearing on GPA26-01: Advancing Maricopa 2026 General Plan Update
• Approval of Minutes from the March 23, 2026 meeting (MIN 26-29)

The Planning & Zoning Commission voted 5-1 to recommend approval of the Advancing Maricopa 2026 General Plan Update (GPA26-01) to the City Council. The plan, which consolidates 83 goals and 363 policies into 44 goals and 242 policies, will now proceed to a Council work session on May 19 and a public hearing on June 2, with voter ratification slated for the November 3, 2026 ballot. Commissioner Robertson voted against, citing concerns about being 'painted into a corner' after receiving public comments. The Commission also directed staff to prepare a summary of public comments for the May 19 Council work session.

• Recommended approval of Advancing Maricopa 2026 General Plan Update (GPA26-01) (5-1)
• Approved minutes from March 23, 2026 meeting (unanimous)
• Directed staff to prepare summary of public comments for May 19 Council work session

City Council Regular Meeting on 2026-04-28 6:00 PM - Test Meeting

This is a regular City Council meeting in Maricopa, Arizona, but the agenda consists entirely of test items (TEST 26-11 through TEST 26-14) with no substantive business. The meeting includes standard procedural elements such as call to order, roll call, proclamations, reports, call to the public, consent agenda, and a possible executive session for legal advice.

• Consent agenda includes TEST ITEM 1, TEST ITEM 2, TEST ITEM 3
• Regular agenda includes TEST ITEM 4
• Possible executive session for legal advice on agenda items

City Council Regular Meeting on 2026-04-28 6:00 PM - TEST MEETING

This is a test meeting of the Maricopa City Council. The agenda contains only procedural items and placeholder entries labeled 'TEST ITEM' with no real business, decisions, or public hearings scheduled. No substantive actions are expected.

• Consent agenda includes TEST ITEM 1, TEST ITEM 2, TEST ITEM 3 (test items only)
• Regular agenda includes TEST ITEM 4 (test item only)
• Possible executive session for legal advice on agenda items

City Council Work Session on 2026-04-23 4:00 PM

The City Council will hold a work session to receive a presentation from City Manager Benjamin Bitter on the preliminary draft fiscal year 2026-2027 operating budget and the Capital Improvement Plan budget. This is a discussion item, not a final approval. The meeting is open to the public.

• Presentation of preliminary FY 2026-2027 operating budget
• Presentation of Capital Improvement Plan budget
• Work session item WS 26-03

The City Council held a work session to review the preliminary FY 2026-2027 operating budget and Capital Improvement Plan. No formal votes were taken; the session was informational. The proposed budget includes a reduction in the primary property tax rate, new public safety hires, and a $181.2 million CIP. The tentative budget approval is scheduled for May 19, with final adoption on June 16.

• Reviewed preliminary FY 2026-27 budget (no vote)
• Proposed primary property tax rate reduction from 3.4773 to 3.3279
• Proposed secondary property tax rate reduction from 0.59 to 0.55
• Proposed $85.8 million operating budget (12.3% increase)
• Proposed $181.2 million Capital Improvement Plan
• Proposed 12 new firefighters, 6 police officers, 2 lieutenants, 1 dispatcher
• Scheduled tentative budget approval for May 19, 2026
• Scheduled final budget adoption for June 16, 2026

City Council Regular Meeting on 2026-04-21 6:00 PM

The Maricopa City Council will vote on several items, including two zoning map amendments, an intergovernmental agreement with the school district for five school resource officers funded at $1,773,377 over three years, and two agreements related to a surf park project. The council will also hear a presentation from Arizona Game and Fish, make appointments to two city commissions, and consider amendments to city codes on public places, vehicles and traffic, and building regulation.

• Zoning amendment to increase height limits to 50' (habitable) and 60' (architectural) on 2.31 acres near Maricopa-Casa Grande Highway (PAD26-02)
• Rezone of ~193 acres at W. Steen Rd. and N. Anderson Rd. from CR-3 to Hartman Ranch PAD (PAD23-07)
• IGA with Maricopa Unified School District for five School Resource Officers, $1,773,377 over three years
• Realignment, right of first refusal, and option agreement with COPA SURF LLC and related entities
• Amendment to Development, Operating and Maintenance Lease Agreement with PHX Surf, LLC for 4.19 acres at SR 238 and N. Loma Road

The City Council approved an ordinance amending Title 12 to allow Class 3 e-bikes on sidewalks, with a failed amendment to exclude them. The council also approved amendments to Title 10 (vehicles/traffic) and Title 15 (building regulations), the latter enabling the city to fund street improvements on vacant properties with cost recovery via liens. Several zoning map amendments and appointments were approved, while an intergovernmental agreement for school resource officers was tabled.

• Approved ORD 26-08 allowing Class 3 e-bikes on sidewalks (6-1)
• Failed amendment to limit e-bike ordinance to Class 1 and 2 (2-5)
• Approved ORD 26-09 amending Title 10 vehicles/traffic (unanimous)
• Approved ORD 26-10 adding Chapter 15.15 for street improvements on vacant properties (unanimous)
• Approved ORD 26-06 zoning height increase to 50' at Homestead at Rancho El Dorado (unanimous)
• Approved ORD 26-07 rezoning ~193 acres at Steen & Anderson Rd (unanimous)
• Tabled IGA 26-01 with Maricopa Unified School District for School Resource Officers
• Appointed Robert Rowe to Planning and Zoning Commission (unanimous)

City Council Regular Meeting on 2026-04-07 6:00 PM

The Maricopa City Council will hold a regular meeting with several action items, including a public hearing on a 150.86-acre rezoning from industrial to Planned Area Development, a vote on a $1.47 million land sale, and a recommendation on a liquor license. The council will also hear a police department annual report and a presentation on the updated city website. The agenda includes routine consent items such as minutes and a CDBG agreement.

• Rezone 150.86 acres near State Route 238 and North Green Road from Pinal County Industrial (CI-2) to Planned Area Development (PAD) (case PAD25-04)
• Approve sale of 4.22 acres at SE corner of W Edison Road and N Wilson Ave to Autumn Community Foundation and Maricopa Veteran Care Center for $1,470,000
• Recommend approval of Series 9 liquor license for Circle K Store #9609 at 42150 W. Maricopa-Casa Grande Highway
• Approve CDBG subrecipient agreement with Pinal County for roadway improvements on Wilson Ave between Hathaway Ave and Madison Ave
• Initiate street name change for W. Cesar Chavez Lane in the Mixed-Use Heritage Redevelopment District

The Maricopa City Council approved the consent agenda, which included a liquor license, a CDBG subrecipient agreement, a property sale, a zoning map amendment, and meeting minutes. Two land-use items were tabled: a general plan amendment for high-density residential and a rezoning to Planned Area Development, both requested by the applicant. The council also initiated a street name change process for W. Cesar Chavez Lane.

• Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
• Approved Series 9 liquor license for Circle K Store #9609
• Approved CDBG subrecipient agreement with Pinal County for Wilson Ave improvements
• Approved sale of 4.22 acres at Edison Rd & Wilson Ave for $1,470,000
• Approved rezoning of 2.1 acres north of W. Bowlin Rd to General Mixed-Use (ZON26-01)
• Tabled General Plan amendment for High Density Residential on 12.94 acres (GPA 25-03)
• Tabled rezoning of 150.86 acres to Planned Area Development (PAD25-04)
• Approved initiating street name change for W. Cesar Chavez Lane

Planning & Zoning Commission on 2026-03-23 6:00 PM

The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold public hearings and take action on two zoning map amendments: one rezoning about 193 acres at Hartman Ranch from CR-3 to PAD, and another amending zoning standards for about 2.31 acres at Homestead at Rancho El Dorado (The Wells) from CI-1 to PAD. The commission will also receive public comment on the draft Advancing Maricopa General Plan update, but no action will be taken on that item. The meeting includes routine items like approving prior minutes and a call to the public.

• Zoning Map Amendment PAD 23-07: Rezone ~193 acres at Hartman Ranch from CR-3 Single-Family Residential to PAD, located at southeast corner of W. Steen Rd. and N. Anderson Rd.
• Zoning Map Amendment PAD26-02: Amend zoning standards for ~2.31 acres at Homestead at Rancho El Dorado (The Wells) from CI-1 Light Industry & Warehouse to PAD, located north and east of northeast corner of W. Maricopa-Casa Grande Hwy. and N. Stonegate Rd.
• Public hearing on draft Advancing Maricopa General Plan update (GPA 26-01) — discussion only, no action
• Approval of minutes from March 9, 2026 meeting (MIN 26-21)

The Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously approved two zoning map amendments: PAD 23-07, rezoning approximately 193 acres at Hartman Ranch from CR-3 to PAD residential, and PAD 26-02, increasing the height limit for a proposed hotel at Homestead at Rancho El Dorado from 35 to 60 feet. The commission also held a public hearing on the draft Advancing Maricopa General Plan update, but took no action. Minutes from the March 9, 2026 meeting were approved unanimously.

• Approved PAD 23-07, rezoning ~193 acres at Hartman Ranch from CR-3 to PAD residential (unanimous)
• Approved PAD 26-02, increasing hotel height limit from 35 to 60 feet at Homestead at Rancho El Dorado (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from March 9, 2026 meeting (unanimous)
• Held public hearing on draft General Plan update; no action taken

Planning & Zoning Commission on 2026-03-09 6:00 PM

The Maricopa Planning & Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on two requests by Gammage and Burnham on behalf of Dozerland, LLC for the Sunrise Ranch project: a General Plan amendment to allow higher-density residential use on about 12.94 acres, and a rezoning of about 150.86 acres from Industrial to Planned Area Development for a residential community. The commission will also elect a chairman and possibly a vice-chairman for the remaining 2026 term. The agenda includes routine items like approving prior minutes and public comment.

• Public hearing on General Plan Amendment GPA25-03 to redesignate 12.94 acres from Medium Density Residential (2-6 du/ac) to High Density Residential (6+ du/ac) near SR 238 and N. Green Road
• Public hearing on Planned Area Development PAD25-04 to rezone approximately 150.86 acres from Industrial (CI-2) to PAD for Sunrise Ranch residential community
• Election of officers for the Planning Commission for the remaining 2026 term
• Approval of minutes from February 9, 2026 meeting

The Planning & Zoning Commission approved a minor General Plan amendment (GPA25-03) and a Planned Area Development (PAD25-04) for the Sunrise Ranch project, a residential community of about 489 single-family homes plus attached housing on roughly 150 acres west of SR 238 and N. Green Road. Both motions passed 4-2, with Commissioners Robertson and Whittle dissenting. The commission also elected Robert Klob as chair and Robert Brems as vice chair for the remainder of 2026.

• Approved GPA25-03, redesignating 12.94 acres from Medium to High Density Residential (4-2)
• Approved PAD25-04, rezoning ±150.86 acres from CI-2 to Planned Area Development (4-2)
• Elected Robert Klob as Chair for the remaining 2026 term (unanimous)
• Elected Robert Brems as Vice Chair for the remaining 2026 term (unanimous)

City Council Regular Meeting on 2026-03-03 6:00 PM

The Maricopa City Council will vote on several routine items, including a zoning code amendment, a special event liquor license, and the sale of 0.92 acres of city-owned land for $328,616.64. They will also consider resolutions to issue pledged revenue obligations and to finance the acquisition of fire apparatus. A discussion-only item will cover proposed sidewalk and pedestrian safety code amendments, including rules for e-bikes and e-scooters.

• Sale of 0.92 acres at 44510 W. Mercado Street for $328,616.64
• Resolution to finance fire apparatus acquisition
• Resolution approving Pledged Revenue Obligations, Series 2026
• Special event liquor license for Wild West Music Festival at Copper Sky
• Zoning code amendment to Title 18, Chapters 18.135 and 18.155

The Maricopa City Council approved a resolution to secure $30 million for State Route 347 enhancements through revenue bonds and a $20 million contribution from Pinal County. They also approved financing for three fire apparatuses totaling approximately $3.8 million. The consent agenda, including a zoning code amendment and a special event liquor license, was approved unanimously. A presentation on sidewalk and pedestrian safety amendments was heard, with no formal action taken.

• Approved Resolution 26-06 for $30M SR 347 financing (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 26-04 for fire apparatus financing (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including zoning code amendment (unanimous)
• Approved special event liquor license for Wild West Music Festival (unanimous)
• Approved purchase and sale agreement for 0.92 acres at 44510 W. Mercado St for $328,616.64 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from Jan 22, Feb 17, and Feb 19 meetings (unanimous)

City Council Work Session on 2026-02-19 4:00 PM

City Council Regular Meeting on 2026-02-17 6:00 PM

The Maricopa City Council is meeting to discuss and vote on several routine and policy items, including adopting a pension funding policy, recommending approval of liquor license applications, renaming a library room, and setting strategic priorities. The agenda also includes a presentation on the city's annual financial audit and a proclamation for Sepsis Awareness Month.

• Adopt PSPRS Pension Funding Policy for FY 2026 (RES 26-03)
• Recommend approval of liquor license extension for Roots Eatery at 20046 N. John Wayne Pkwy
• Recommend special event liquor license for Mandy's Wine Bar at Concerts at the Park, March 8, 2026
• Rename Willow Room at Library & Cultural Center to Willow Arts Studio (RES 26-05)
• Presentation on FY 2024-25 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report audit

The City Council unanimously approved the updated Strategic Priorities document, which guides budget and daily operations, with amendments to add floodplain safety language, expand cultural experiences, and include a new hazard mitigation action item. The council also approved the consent agenda (minus item 7.4), which included a PSPRS pension funding policy, a liquor license extension for Roots Eatery, a special event liquor license for Mandy's Wine Bar, and meeting minutes. Item 7.4, renaming the Willow Room to the Willow Arts Studio, was pulled for discussion and approved unanimously. The council heard a presentation on the clean FY2025 audit and received public comments about a wastewater discharge incident.

• Approved Strategic Priorities as amended (7-0)
• Approved PSPRS Pension Funding Policy for FY2026 (consent agenda)
• Approved liquor license extension for Roots Eatery (consent agenda)
• Approved special event liquor license for Mandy's Wine Bar (consent agenda)
• Approved minutes from Feb 3, 2026 and advisory committee meetings (consent agenda)
• Approved renaming Willow Room to Willow Arts Studio (7-0)
• Heard presentation on clean FY2025 audit (no action)

Planning & Zoning Commission on 2026-02-09 6:00 PM

The Maricopa Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider a request by the City of Maricopa to rezone two parcels totaling approximately 2.1 acres from county Transitional (TR) to municipal General Mixed-Use (MU-G). The parcels are located about 0.1 miles east of North Maya Angelou Drive on West Bowlin Road. The commission will also approve minutes from the January 26, 2026 meeting and may enter executive session for legal advice.

• Public hearing on rezoning ZON 25-06: two parcels (±2.1 acres) from TR to MU-G on West Bowlin Road
• Approval of minutes from January 26, 2026 meeting
• Call to the public with 3-minute speaking limit
• Possible executive session for legal advice

The Planning & Zoning Commission unanimously approved a city-initiated rezoning of two parcels totaling 2.1 acres from county Transitional (TR) to municipal General Mixed-Use (MU-G), located east of North Maya Angelou Drive on West Bowlin Road. The motion passed 5-0 with two commissioners absent. The commission also approved the January 26, 2026 meeting minutes unanimously. No public comments were made during the call to the public or the public hearing.

• Approved rezoning of 2.1 acres (Lots 4E and 4F) from TR to MU-G (5-0)
• Approved minutes from January 26, 2026 meeting (5-0)

City Council Regular Meeting on 2026-02-03 6:00 PM

The Maricopa City Council will hold public hearings on two resolutions to vacate and abandon, without compensation, a portion of North Maricopa Road between W. Honeycutt Avenue and N. John Wayne Parkway, and a portion of a public utilities easement on Assessor Parcel Number 510-27-0380. The council will also consider appointments to the Cultural Affairs and Arts Advisory Committee, approve minutes from the January 20, 2026 meeting, and act on two special event liquor license applications. The agenda includes routine items such as proclamations, reports, and an executive session for legal advice.

• Public hearing on vacating a portion of North Maricopa Road between W. Honeycutt Avenue and N. John Wayne Parkway
• Public hearing on vacating a portion of a public utilities easement on APN 510-27-0380
• Special event liquor license for Roots Eatery at Copa Cultural on Feb 21, 2026 at Copper Sky, 44345 W. Martin Luther King Jr Blvd
• Special event liquor license for Copa Paws & Claws on April 4, 2026 at Pacana Park, 19000 N. Porter Road
• Appointment to fill vacancy on Cultural Affairs and Arts Advisory Committee

The Maricopa City Council approved two special event liquor licenses, two right-of-way and utility easement vacations, and appointed Thomas Schilling to the Cultural Affairs and Arts Advisory Committee. All votes were unanimous. The meeting also included reports from the mayor and councilmembers on community events and legislative activities.

• Approved special event liquor license for Roots Eatery at Copa Cultural (7-0)
• Approved special event liquor license for Copa Paws & Claws (7-0)
• Approved minutes from January 20, 2026 meeting (7-0)
• Appointed Thomas Schilling to Cultural Affairs and Arts Advisory Committee (7-0)
• Approved vacation of portion of North Maricopa Road (7-0)
• Approved vacation of public utilities easement for First Baptist Church (7-0)

City Council Regular Meeting on 2026-02-03 5:00 PM - TEST MEETING

This is a test meeting of the Maricopa City Council. The agenda consists entirely of placeholder items labeled TEST 26-01 through TEST 26-10, with no substantive business described. The council will discuss and take action on these test items, and may enter executive session for legal advice.

• Consent agenda items TEST 26-01, TEST 26-02, TEST 26-03
• Regular agenda items TEST 26-04 through TEST 26-10
• Possible executive session for legal advice

City Council Regular Meeting on 2026-01-29 4:00 PM - TEST MEETING 2

This is a test meeting with no substantive business. The council will consider seven placeholder items labeled TEST 26-01 through TEST 26-07, each described only as 'approving test item number' followed by a number. No real ordinances, contracts, or policy decisions are listed.

• TEST 26-01 through TEST 26-03 on consent agenda
• TEST 26-04 through TEST 26-07 on regular agenda
• Possible executive session for legal advice
• Call to the Public for non-agenda comments

City Council Regular Meeting on 2026-01-29 4:00 PM - TEST MEETING 2

The City of Maricopa Council is holding a regular meeting on January 29, 2026, which is explicitly labeled as 'TEST MEETING 2'. The agenda consists entirely of procedural boilerplate and placeholder items, with no specific ordinances, contracts, or public hearings listed. The council will review routine consent items and test placeholders, but no concrete decisions regarding city services or development are scheduled.

• Agenda is marked as 'TEST MEETING 2' with no substantive policy content
• Consent Agenda includes three placeholder items: TEST 26-01, TEST 26-02, and TEST 26-03
• Regular Agenda includes four placeholder items: TEST 26-04, TEST 26-05, TEST 26-06, and TEST 26-07
• No specific dollar amounts, street names, or project details are provided in the agenda text