Maricopa County public meetings in 2022

Cultural Affairs and Arts Advisory Committee

The meeting was cancelled due to a lack of quorum. No substantive decisions were made.

City Council Work Session

The City Council held a work session to discuss updates to the Temporary Sign Code and memorial markers. No final votes were taken; the council reached a consensus to remove memorial markers from the sign code and treat them as City policy instead. The item will be revisited after the holidays.

• Consensus to remove memorial markers from the Temporary Sign Code and handle them via City policy
• Consensus to strike permanent signs from the 20-foot spacing requirement for temporary signs

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission unanimously approved several general plan amendments and rezoning requests for residential and commercial use. The board also approved three development review permits for a medical campus, a multi-family complex, and a commercial site.

• Approved GPA22-09 to change 20.17 acres to High Density Residential (unanimous)
• Approved PAD 22-13 to rezone 20.17 acres for Apartments at Honeycutt (unanimous)
• Approved GPA22-12 to change 40.57 acres to High Density Residential (unanimous)
• Approved ZON22-08 to rezone 19.35 acres to General Commercial (unanimous)
• Approved ZON22-09 to rezone 24.26 acres to Multiple Unit Residential (unanimous)
• Approved ZON22-10 to rezone 16.31 acres to High Density Residential (unanimous)
• Approved DRP22-19 for S3 BioTech LLC Medical and Innovation Campus (unanimous)
• Approved DRP22-15 for Welker Development Resources 43-unit multi-family project (unanimous)

City Council Regular Meeting

The City Council approved the updated 2022 Pinal County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan to maintain eligibility for federal disaster assistance. The Council also swore in re-elected members, appointed individuals to city committees, and selected Rich Vitiello as Vice-Mayor.

• Approved 2022 Pinal County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan (unanimous)
• Appointed Rich Vitiello as Vice-Mayor (unanimous)
• Approved purchase and sale agreement for .8 acres with First Baptist Church of Maricopa
• Approved $15,000 grant from Ak-Chin Indian Community for water safety program
• Approved final plat for Home @ Maricopa (SUB22-41)
• Approved final plat re-plat of Lot 16 of Maricopa Power Center The Wells (SUB22-48)
• Approved special event liquor license for Native Grill & Wings Night Market Time Machine
• Tabled Board & Commission Role Revisions (unanimous)

City Council Work Session

The City Council held a work session to discuss proposed revisions to the selection process and roles of various boards, committees, and commissions. No votes were taken and no actions were approved during this session.

• No substantive decisions were made; the session was for discussion and public comment only

Public Safety Personnel Retirement System Board

The Board denied a rehearing request from Robert Wenderoth regarding his application for Accidental Disability Retirement. The Board affirmed the prior denial based on the medical opinion of Dr. Joel Parker.

• Approved minutes from November 2, 2022 (unanimous)
• Denied Robert Wenderoth's Rehearing Request for Accidental Disability Retirement (unanimous)

City Council Special Meeting

The City Council met in a special session and entered an executive session to discuss the selection of an Intergovernmental Affairs Director. No public decisions were recorded.

• Entered executive session to discuss interviews and selection of an Intergovernmental Affairs Director

Senior Advisory Committee

The committee approved the minutes from the August 15, 2022 meeting. Other agenda items, including resource racks, the 2023 Shred-A-Ton, and the Resources Page, were discussed without formal action.

• Approved August 15, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)

City Council Regular Meeting

The City Council approved a minor General Plan Land Use Amendment to change 1.69 acres of land to Employment use. A related zoning map amendment for 3.61 acres was tabled. The Council also filled two vacancies on the Cultural Affairs and Arts Advisory Committee.

• Approved Minor General Plan Land Use Amendment GPA22-10 (unanimous)
• Tabled Zoning Map Amendment ZON22-07 (unanimous)
• Appointed Laura Olivieri and Jelani Elliott to Cultural Affairs and Arts Advisory Committee (unanimous)
• Adopted Consent Agenda including November 1, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission approved site plans for a multi-story residential development and a major development permit for a community park. The commission also approved the minutes from the October 24, 2022 meeting.

• Approved Site, Landscape, Elevation and Photometric Plans for 252-unit multi-family development at N. White and Parker Road and Lococo Street (Unanimous)
• Approved Major Development Review Permit for community park at N. Powers Parkway W. and W. Placone Ln. (Unanimous)
• Approved October 24, 2022 meeting minutes (Unanimous)

Public Safety Personnel Retirement System Board

The Board tabled a rehearing request regarding the denial of Accidental Disability Retirement for Robert Wenderoth. This action allows the Medical Board Examiner to evaluate new medical reports and provide a supplemental written report. The Board also approved the minutes from the August 3, 2022 meeting.

• Approved August 3, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Tabled Robert Wenderoth's Accidental Disability Retirement rehearing request (unanimous)

City Council Regular Meeting

The City Council approved the purchase of approximately 230 acres of real property for $12 million using city reserves. The council also approved several intergovernmental agreements and resolutions related to emergency management and public infrastructure. A proposal to create a Teen Court was tabled for further review of costs and liability.

• Approved $12M purchase of ~230 acres of real property (unanimous)
• Approved IGA with Electrical District No. 3 for undergrounding electric lines
• Approved creation of Department of Emergency Management (RES 22-60, ORD 22-26)
• Approved Mutual Aid Compact with Arizona jurisdictions (RES 22-61)
• Approved adding Municipal Court Facility project to FY22-23 Capital Improvement Plan
• Approved IGA with Maricopa Unified School District for shared parking and access
• Approved updated Step Pay Plans for Police Officer's and Sergeant's Councils
• Tabled creation of Teen Court to explore costs and liability (unanimous)

City Council Special Meeting

The City Council met for a special meeting and entered an executive session to receive legal advice and provide direction on several city matters. No public decisions or votes were recorded.

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission unanimously approved a 293-unit townhome development at Alan Stephens Parkway and Stonegate Road, a General Plan Amendment changing 1.69 acres from High Density Residential to Employment, and a corresponding rezoning to General Commercial. All votes were unanimous. No items were denied or tabled.

• Approved Development Review Permit DRP22-02 for 293 townhome units on 16.10 acres (unanimous)
• Approved General Plan Amendment GPA22-10 changing 1.69 acres from High Density Residential to Employment (unanimous)
• Approved Zoning Map Amendment ZON22-07 rezoning 3.61 acres from CB-2 to GC (unanimous)

City Council Regular Meeting

The council unanimously approved rezoning 325.93 acres at Murphy and Farrell Roads from General Rural to Planned Area Development (PAD) for a DR Horton project, and 71 acres at Smith Enke and Loma Roads from Industrial to PAD for the PHX Surf water park. It also voted unanimously to create a City Public Arts Program funded by lodging taxes, capped at $50,000 annually. The consent agenda, including street maintenance acceptance and a subdivision plat, was adopted unanimously.

• Approved rezoning 325.93 acres at SE Murphy & Farrell to PAD (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning 71 acres at SW Smith Enke & Loma to PAD for PHX Surf water park (unanimous)
• Approved creation of City Public Arts Program, capped at $50,000/year (unanimous)
• Adopted consent agenda including street acceptance, minutes, and subdivision plat (unanimous)

City Council Special Meeting

The Maricopa City Council met in executive session to discuss real property agreements, legal advice on board authority, and an intergovernmental coordinator role. No votes or public decisions were taken; the meeting was procedural only.

• No substantive decisions were made; the council convened for executive session only.

Public Safety Personnel Retirement System Board

The board unanimously adopted a resolution to comply with HB 2381 regarding pre-existing medical conditions and approved a new Pre-Hire Medical Examination form for all pending and future hires. It also approved PSPRS membership for three new firefighters: Roxanne Scarlett, Antonia Luna Jr., and Spencer Nathe, each with a pre-existing condition on record. The board accepted the voluntary separation of three firefighters with no disability.

• Adopted resolution confirming compliance with HB 2381 (unanimous)
• Approved new Pre-Hire Medical Examination form for all pending hires since Jan 1, 2022 and future exams (unanimous)
• Approved PSPRS membership for Roxanne Scarlett, Antonia Luna Jr., and Spencer Nathe (unanimous)
• Accepted separation of Richard Winston, Ciara Crowley, and Matthew Dobson with no disability (unanimous)

City Council Regular Meeting

The council approved a minor General Plan amendment and rezoning of approximately 10.17 acres at the southeast corner of W. Edison Rd. and N. Estrella Pkwy from Employment/Light Industrial to High Density Residential, enabling a proposed multi-family development. The consent agenda was adopted unanimously, including approval of prior meeting minutes, an interim presiding judge agreement, and a liquor license for Native Grill & Wings. A proclamation declared October 2022 as Breast Cancer Awareness Month. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved General Plan amendment GPA 22-08 changing land use to High Density Residential (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning ZON 22-05 from Light Industrial to High Density Residential (unanimous)
• Adopted consent agenda including minutes, judge agreement, and liquor license (unanimous)
• Approved interim presiding judge agreement with Stephen McCarville
• Approved liquor license for Native Grill & Wings at 21164 N. John Wayne Parkway
• Proclaimed October 2022 as Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee

The Parks, Recreation and Libraries Committee approved the minutes from the June 22, 2022 meeting by unanimous vote. All other agenda items were discussion only, including updates on parks events, the quarterly report, a new 'Report a Problem' tool, the Trails Master Plan, and Fiscal Year 2023 projects. No substantive decisions were made beyond the minutes approval.

• Approved June 22, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission approved three major items: a zoning map amendment for a 325.93-acre Planned Area Development at Murphy and Farrell Roads, the PHX Surf Planned Area Development for a surf and water park at Smith Enke and Loma Roads, and a development review permit for a 33,000+ sq ft church campus at Honeycutt and Porter Roads. A development review permit for a 293-unit townhome project at Stonegate and Alan Stephens was continued to a future meeting. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved zoning map amendment for 325.93 acres at SE corner of N. Murphy Rd and W. Farrell Rd from General Rural to Planned Area Development (unanimous)
• Approved PHX Surf Planned Area Development for surf/water park, hospitality, retail, restaurant, and outdoor entertainment at SW corner of Smith Enke Rd and N. Loma Rd (unanimous)
• Continued development review permit for 293-unit townhome project at SE corner of Stonegate Rd and Alan Stephens Pkwy (unanimous)
• Approved development review permit for 33,000+ sq ft church campus at SE corner of W. Honeycutt Rd and N. Porter Rd (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from September 12, 2022 meeting (unanimous)

City Council Regular Meeting

The council unanimously approved rezoning 28.3 acres at John Wayne Pkwy and Bowlin Rd from General Mixed Use and Transitional to Planned Area Development for a medical and innovation campus by S3 BioTech LLC. The consent agenda was adopted unanimously, including approval of a $3.24M land purchase on Honeycutt Ave and a $137,500 land purchase from the South Maricopa Fire Association. Eric Goettl was sworn in as a new councilmember.

• Approved rezoning 28.3 acres at SE corner John Wayne Pkwy & Bowlin Rd to Planned Area Development (PAD 22-03) (7-0)
• Approved $3,238,250.40 purchase of 4.13 acres east of N John Wayne Pkwy along W Honeycutt Ave (consent)
• Approved $137,500 purchase of 2.50 acres south of W Papago Rd from South Maricopa Fire Association (consent)
• Approved communication license with Gila Local Exchange Carrier DBA Alluvion for Maricopa High School fiber optic plan (consent)
• Approved ordinance amending fingerprinting requirements for employees, volunteers, and contractors (consent)
• Approved minutes of September 6, 2022 regular meeting (consent)
• Swore in Councilmember Eric Goettl

City Council Special Meeting

The City Council met in executive session, closed to the public, to discuss the selection process for a presiding judge for the City Court and an intergovernmental agreement with Pinal County for co-located court services. No votes or decisions were taken in open session; the meeting adjourned after the closed session.

• No open-session decisions were made; only executive session discussions occurred

City Council Special Meeting

The City Council interviewed 16 applicants and selected Eric Goettl to fill a vacant council seat. After two rounds of interviews and a tie among four candidates, Goettl received 4 votes to Bill Robertson's 2 in the final round. Goettl will be sworn in at the next regular meeting on September 20, 2022.

• Selected Eric Goettl to fill City Council vacancy (4-2 final vote)
• Moved to executive session twice during the meeting (unanimous)
• Adjourned at 7:52 pm (unanimous)

City Council Special Meeting

The City Council met in a special session and immediately entered executive session to discuss applications for appointment to fill a current vacancy on the council, as well as related legal consultation. No substantive public decisions were made; the meeting was procedural only.

• Entered executive session to review council appointment applications and vacancy process (unanimous)
• Adjourned executive session at 5:45 p.m. to proceed to regular meeting

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission unanimously approved a 200-unit multi-family development, a general plan amendment for high-density residential, and a rezoning from light industrial to high-density residential. No public comments were made on any agenda item.

• Approved minutes from August 22 meeting (7-0)
• Approved 200-unit multi-family development at SW corner of W. Porter Rd. and N. Estrella Pkwy. (7-0)
• Approved General Plan Amendment for 10.17 acres from Employment to High Density Residential at SE corner of W. Edison Rd. and N. Estrella Pkwy. (7-0)
• Approved Rezoning of 10.17 acres from Light Industrial to High Density Residential at SE corner of W. Edison Rd. and N. Estrella Pkwy. (7-0)

City Council Regular Meeting

The City Council unanimously authorized the city manager to establish a stand-alone municipal court, with an operational target of Q1 2023. The court will handle misdemeanors, petty offenses, and civil violations, funded initially by court fees and the General Fund, with a permanent facility costing about $2.7 million. The council also approved consent agenda items including intergovernmental agreements with ADOT to take ownership and maintenance of State Routes 347 and 238, and numerous pre-annexation development agreements.

• Authorized stand-alone municipal court (unanimous)
• Approved IGA with ADOT for SR 347 ownership and maintenance
• Approved IGA with ADOT for SR 238 ownership and maintenance
• Approved 17 pre-annexation development agreements (RES 22-41 through 22-57)
• Approved sale of 11.37 acres to Meritage Homes for $895,387.50
• Approved fire protection services agreement with South Maricopa Fire Association
• Approved six final plats for Hogenes Farms (844 single-family lots)
• Approved special event liquor license for Native Grill & Wings Salsa Night Market

Cultural Affairs and Arts Advisory Committee

The Cultural Affairs and Arts Committee approved minutes from April, accepted 15 of 22 art pieces for the Fall Festivities gallery, and purchased two artworks ('Country Morning/City Night' for $500 and 'A Night in Tokyo' for $100) for public display. Elections for vice-chair were tabled. The committee also received updates on the arts website and set the next meeting for November 17, 2022.

• Approved minutes from April 21, 2022 meeting (unanimous)
• Accepted 15 of 22 art submissions for Fall Festivities gallery (motion by Portrey, second Pour, passed)
• Purchased 'Country Morning/City Night' for $500 and 'A Night in Tokyo' for $100 for public display (motion by Pour, second Presume, passed)
• Tabled election of committee vice-chair
• Set next meeting for November 17, 2022 at 5:00 p.m.

City Council Special Meeting

The City Council unanimously approved a timeline and application process to fill a vacancy. Applications are due September 6, with top candidates interviewed and selected on September 13. The swearing-in ceremony was moved to the September 20 regular meeting.

• Approved process to fill City Council vacancy (6-0)
• Set application deadline: September 6, 2022
• Set candidate selection and interviews: September 13, 2022
• Moved swearing-in ceremony to September 20, 2022 regular meeting
• Adjusted application form: removed several questions, made resumes required, letters optional

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Commission approved a Development Review Permit for a new City Center Public Safety Facility at Bowlin Road and White and Parker Road, and approved a rezoning for a Medical and Innovation campus at Copper Sky. Both items passed unanimously.

• Approved minutes from June 27, July 11, and July 25, 2022 meetings (unanimous)
• Approved Development Review Permit DRP 22-17 for City Center Public Safety Facility (unanimous)
• Approved Planned Area Development PAD 22-03 for S3 BioTech Medical and Innovation campus on 28.3 acres (unanimous)

City Council Regular Meeting

The City Council unanimously appointed Councilmember Nancy Smith to fill the mayor's vacancy. The council also approved a zoning map amendment to rezone 8.47 acres for a community park and certified the results of the August 2, 2022 Primary Election. The consent agenda, which included an intergovernmental agreement with Gilbert for joint law enforcement training and a $1.52 million budget increase for Lakes Park improvements, was also approved.

• Appointed Councilmember Nancy Smith as Mayor (unanimous vote)
• Approved rezoning 8.47 acres at N. Powers Pkwy. W. and W. Placone Ln. from residential to Parks and Recreation Open Space (unanimous vote)
• Adopted Resolution declaring results of the August 2, 2022 Primary Election (unanimous vote)
• Approved Intergovernmental Agreement with Town of Gilbert for joint law enforcement training (consent agenda)
• Approved additional $1,520,000 for Lakes Park improvements, increasing budget to $6,899,627 (consent agenda)
• Approved minutes from June 21 and July 19, 2022 meetings (consent agenda)

City Council Special Meeting

The Maricopa City Council met in special session and immediately entered executive session to discuss three items: an intergovernmental agreement with Pinal County for co-located court services, the process to fill a current or potential council vacancy, and an intergovernmental agreement with Pinal County for election services. No votes or public decisions were made; the meeting adjourned after the closed session.

• Held executive session on IGA with Pinal County for co-located court services
• Held executive session on process to fill current or potential council vacancy
• Held executive session on IGA with Pinal County for election services

Senior Advisory Committee

The Age-Friendly Maricopa Advisory Committee approved moving forward with swag, fees, and lunch ideas for the 2023 Senior Info/Expo. They also approved a plan to review the city's senior resources webpage and report back in November. The meeting was otherwise procedural, with reports and discussions only.

• Approved 2023 Senior Info/Expo swag, fees, and lunch ideas (unanimous)
• Approved plan to review senior resources webpage and report back in November (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from April 18, 2022 meeting (unanimous)

Public Safety Personnel Retirement System Board

The board voted unanimously to deny a police officer's application for accidental disability retirement, based on medical board evaluations. They also approved a new pre-existing condition report form for future hires and tabled several membership and pre-existing condition determinations pending medical documentation.

• Denied accidental disability retirement application for Police Officer Robert Wenderoth (unanimous)
• Authorized Board Counsel to prepare the decision document for the denial (unanimous)
• Approved use of updated Pre-Existing Condition Report Form for hires since Jan 1, 2022 and future exams (unanimous)
• Found Zak Bittner meets PSPRS membership definitions for lateral transfer from Rockfalls, IL (unanimous)
• Tabled pre-existing condition determination for Zak Bittner pending medical documentation (unanimous)
• Acknowledged separation of three officers (Craig Curry, Matthew Reyelts, Gavin Young) with no disability (unanimous)
• Tabled membership and pre-existing condition determinations for new hires Cesar Nolasco, Diego Reyes, and Raynald St. Jour (unanimous)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission unanimously approved a rezoning of approximately 8.47 acres from CR-3 residential and Lakes at Rancho El Dorado PAD overlay to OS-PR (Parks and Recreation Open Space) at the southwest corner of N. Powers Pkwy W. and W. Placone Ln. The public hearing included a question about ball field lighting. The commission also approved the June 13, 2022 meeting minutes and adjourned.

• Approved rezoning of 8.47 acres to OS-PR (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from June 13, 2022 meeting (unanimous)
• Adjourned at 6:20 p.m. (unanimous)

Cultural Affairs and Arts Advisory Committee

The July 21, 2022 meeting of the Cultural Affairs and Arts Advisory Committee was cancelled because a quorum was not present. No decisions were made, and all agenda items were not discussed.

City Council Regular Meeting

The Maricopa City Council approved a consent agenda including a 371-lot residential subdivision, intergovernmental agreements, and zoning amendments. It also approved a minor General Plan amendment and rezoning for 21.52 acres to high-density residential, and adopted the FY2023 property tax levy ordinance. The council heard presentations on legislative updates and the police department's semi-annual crime report, and entered executive session for legal and real estate matters.

• Approved The Trails at Tortosa Phase 2A/2B final plat (371 lots, 93.87 acres) (unanimous)
• Approved FY2023 primary and secondary property tax levy ordinance (unanimous)
• Approved General Plan amendment GPA22-07 (Public/Institutional to High Density Residential) (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning ZON22-02 (Transitional to High Density Residential) (unanimous)
• Approved IGA with Pinal County for fence installation (unanimous)
• Approved ADOT IGA amendment for Anderson Road and Peters/Nall Road pavement (unanimous)
• Approved economic development services agreement with MEDA (unanimous)
• Approved annexation recommendation for 1,786 acres east of White & Parker Rd (unanimous)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission unanimously approved a General Plan Amendment (GPA22-07) and a Zoning Map Amendment (ZON22-02) for approximately 21.52 acres at the southeast corner of N. White and Parker Rd. and Lococo St., changing the land use from Public/Institutional to High Density Residential and from Transitional to High Density Residential. The minutes also record approval of the May 23, 2022 meeting minutes and a request for a future workshop on water issues.

• Approved General Plan Amendment GPA22-07 for 21.52 acres to High Density Residential (unanimous)
• Approved Zoning Map Amendment ZON22-02 for 21.52 acres to High Density Residential (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from May 23, 2022 meeting (unanimous)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Maricopa Planning & Zoning Commission approved four conditional use permits for wireless equipment upgrades and a development review permit for a flex office building, all unanimously. Two items—a General Plan amendment and a rezoning for the same 16.78-acre parcel—were tabled due to a typo in the agenda language. A text amendment to the zoning code was also approved unanimously.

• Approved CUP 22-01 for DISH Wireless cell tower co-location (unanimous)
• Approved CUP 22-02 for DISH Wireless cell tower co-location (unanimous)
• Approved CUP 22-04 for Verizon Wireless equipment upgrade (unanimous)
• Tabled GPA 22-07 General Plan amendment for 16.78 acres (unanimous)
• Tabled ZON 22-02 rezoning for 16.78 acres (unanimous)
• Approved DRP 22-01 for 47,200 sq ft flex office shell building (unanimous)
• Approved TXT22-02 zoning code text amendment (unanimous)

Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee

The Parks, Recreation and Libraries Committee approved a $1,800 fee waiver for the Israel Calderone Benefit Softball Tournament at Copper Sky, and re-elected Tom Davis as Chair. The committee also approved the March 23, 2022 minutes and discussed events and quarterly reports, with no public speakers.

• Approved minutes from March 23, 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved $1,800 fee waiver for Israel Calderone Benefit Softball Tournament (unanimous)
• Re-elected Tom Davis as Chair (unanimous)

City Council Special Meeting

The City Council held a public hearing on the final budget for fiscal year 2022-2023, with no public comments. The council then approved Resolution 22-30 adopting the budget, with a 6-0 vote (Mayor Price recused). The meeting was brief and adjourned at 6:09 PM.

• Adopted FY 2022-2023 final budget via Resolution 22-30 (6-0, Mayor recused)

City Council Regular Meeting

The City Council approved a zoning map amendment rezoning approximately 22.87 acres near W. Bowlin Road from Transitional (TR) to Neighborhood Commercial (NC), as described in case ZON22-03. The council also approved a General Plan amendment and rezoning for approximately 10 acres at Porter Road and Iron Point Road to High Density Residential (HDR), along with several consent agenda items including a wireless antenna lease, an intergovernmental agreement for road improvements, and two grant resolutions. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved rezoning 22.87 acres to Neighborhood Commercial (unanimous)
• Approved General Plan amendment to High Density Residential for 10 acres (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning 10 acres to High Density Residential (unanimous)
• Approved wireless antenna lease with New Cingular PCS at Pacana Park
• Approved IGA with ADOT for pavement improvements on Anderson, Peters, and Nall Roads
• Approved special event liquor license for Province Community Association
• Approved resolution supporting grant for youth athletics physical exams
• Approved resolution supporting grant for Boys & Girls Clubs

City Council Special Meeting

The Maricopa City Council met in special session and immediately entered executive session to discuss two matters: a potential sublease and facility usage agreement with the Maricopa Chamber of Commerce, and possible agreements for the purchase, sale, lease, or exchange of real property. No votes or decisions were made in open session; the meeting adjourned after the closed discussion.

• Entered executive session to discuss chamber sublease and facility usage agreement (ES 22-22)
• Entered executive session to discuss real property purchase, sale, lease, or exchange (ES 22-23)
• Adjourned at 5:54 PM without open-session action

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission approved a rezoning of approximately 22.87 acres at N. White and Parker Rd. and W. Bowlin Rd. from Transitional (TR) to Neighborhood Commercial (NC), with a 4-0 vote and one abstention. Two other public hearings—a General Plan amendment and a rezoning for 16.78 acres—were continued to the June 27 meeting due to an acreage error in the agenda. The commission also unanimously approved minutes from the April 25 and May 9, 2022 meetings.

• Approved rezoning ZON 22-03 of 22.87 acres to Neighborhood Commercial (4-0, 1 abstention)
• Continued General Plan Amendment GPA 22-07 to June 27 meeting (unanimous)
• Continued rezoning ZON 22-02 to June 27 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from April 25, 2022 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from May 9, 2022 meeting (unanimous)

City Council Regular Meeting

The Maricopa City Council unanimously approved the consent agenda, which included the final plat for Desert Passage Subdivision (64 single-family lots), a liquor license for Cold Beers and Cheeseburgers, a contract amendment with City Manager Ricky Horst, meeting minutes, and an intergovernmental agreement with Pinal County for flood control maintenance. The council also appointed Dillan Martin to the Parks, Recreation and Libraries Committee. A presentation on school traffic was heard with no formal action taken.

• Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
• Approved final plat for Desert Passage Subdivision, Parcel 8 (64 lots)
• Approved liquor license for Cold Beers and Cheeseburgers
• Approved second amendment to City Manager employment agreement
• Approved minutes from May 17, 2022 meeting
• Approved IGA with Pinal County Flood Control District for Hogenes Farms maintenance
• Appointed Dillan Martin to Parks, Recreation and Libraries Committee (unanimous)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission recommended approval of a General Plan amendment (GPA 21-08) and a rezoning (ZON 21-08) for about 10 acres at Porter Road and Iron Point Road, changing the designation from Public/Institutional and General Business to High Density Residential. Both motions passed 5-1, with Commissioner Sharpe dissenting. The commission also tabled a development review permit for a 318-unit townhome project at Stonegate Road and Alan Stephens Parkway.

• Recommended approval of GPA 21-08, amending 10 acres to High Density Residential (5-1)
• Recommended approval of ZON 21-08, rezoning 10 acres from CB-2 to RH (5-1)
• Tabled DRP 22-02, a 318-unit townhome development, unanimously

City Council Regular Meeting

The council approved a general plan amendment and rezoning for a 536-unit multifamily development at the northeast corner of N. Porter Rd. and W. Applegate Rd., despite public concerns about traffic and building height. The 5-2 votes allow a five-story building with amenities. The council also adopted the FY 2022-2023 tentative budget and approved four final plats for the 455-lot Sorrento Phase 2 subdivision.

• Approved GPA 22-05 land use change to Mixed Use for 25.3 acres (5-2)
• Approved PAD 22-05 rezoning to Planned Area Development for 536-unit project (5-2)
• Adopted FY 2022-2023 tentative budget and 5-Year CIP (6-0, mayor recused)
• Approved four final plats for Sorrento Phase 2, 455 lots (unanimous)
• Accepted streets in Tortosa South Parcels I and H into city maintenance (unanimous)
• Approved amended development agreement with Vestar Arizona XLIX (unanimous)
• Accepted resignation of Mayor Price (unanimous)
• Appointed Al Juarez III to Age-Friendly Advisory Committee (unanimous)

Senior Advisory Committee

The Age-Friendly Maricopa Advisory Committee approved the minutes from its April 18, 2022 meeting. The committee heard reports from the chair and Community Services staff, discussed an AARP grant update, and considered several items without taking action, including updating goals, designating a historian, and creating volunteer certificates. No substantive decisions were made beyond the minutes approval.

• Approved minutes from April 18, 2022 meeting (unanimous)
• Discussed chair's report (no action)
• Discussed Community Services staff report (no action)
• Reviewed goals, no action taken
• Discussed AARP grant update (no action)
• Discussed designated historian, no action taken
• Discussed volunteer certificates, no action taken
• Discussed future agenda items (no action)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission approved all three items on the agenda: a DISH Wireless cell tower co-location, a 536-unit multi-family residential development, and the Anderson Farms Phase 2A preliminary plat. All approvals were unanimous. The residential development drew opposition from seven speakers citing traffic, school zones, safety, and infrastructure concerns.

• Approved CUP 22-03 for DISH Wireless cell tower co-location (unanimous)
• Approved DRP 22-07 for 536-unit multi-family development at N. Porter Road and Maricopa-Casa Grande Hwy (unanimous)
• Approved SUB 21-38 Anderson Farms Phase 2A preliminary plat (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from March 28, 2022 meeting (unanimous)

City Council Regular Meeting

The City Council unanimously approved a General Plan amendment and zoning change to rezone 16.10 acres at Stonegate Road and Alan Stephens Parkway from Employment/Light Industry to High Density Residential, allowing 318 dwelling units. The council also approved the consent agenda, including three property sales to Copper Sky entities, a firefighter cancer testing contract, and three 2022-2025 MOUs with police and fire unions. Mayor Price announced his resignation effective July 1.

• Approved General Plan amendment GPA21-07 (unanimous)
• Approved zoning change ZON21-05 to High Density Residential (unanimous)
• Approved sale of 1.29 acres to Copper Sky Rehabilitation for $1,410,958.90
• Approved sale of 3.53 acres to Copper Sky Extended Care for $1,319,124.21
• Approved sale of 0.89 acres to Copper Sky Extended Care for $290,763.00
• Approved $79,100 contract for firefighter cancer testing with Vincere Cancer Center
• Approved 2022-2025 MOUs with police and fire unions
• Approved minutes from April 19, 2022 meeting

City Council Special Meeting

The Maricopa City Council met in special session and immediately went into executive session, which is closed to the public, to discuss three matters: potential real property agreements, the process to fill a City Council vacancy, and an Intergovernmental Agreement with Pinal County for co-located court services. No formal decisions were made in open session, and the meeting adjourned at 6:58 p.m.

• Held executive session on real property purchase, sale, lease, or exchange (ES 22-18)
• Held executive session on process to fill City Council vacancy (ES 22-19)
• Held executive session on Intergovernmental Agreement with Pinal County for co-located court services (ES 22-20)

Budget and Finance Council Subcommittee

The subcommittee received a presentation on the preliminary FY2022-2023 operating budget of about $60M and the Capital Improvement Plan. The budget includes a $737,870 property tax reduction, funding for 4 additional police officers, and an $8.26M increase in sales tax revenue. No formal votes were taken; the item was informational only.

• Presented preliminary FY22-23 operating budget (~$60M) and CIP
• Noted $737,870 property tax reduction in proposed budget
• Included 4 additional police officers in public safety funding
• Scheduled tentative budget adoption for May 17, 2022
• Scheduled final budget adoption for June 21, 2022

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission unanimously approved all seven agenda items, including four land-use and zoning changes and three preliminary subdivision plats. All public hearings were held with no public comments. The commission also noted future meetings will occur twice monthly starting in May.

• Approved GPA 21-07, amending 16.10 acres from Employment to High Density Residential (unanimous)
• Approved ZON 21-05, rezoning 16.10 acres from Light Industry & Warehouse to High Density Residential (unanimous)
• Approved GPA 22-05, amending 25.3 acres from Public/Institutional and Mixed Use to Mixed Use (unanimous)
• Approved PAD 22-05, amending 25.3 acres from Public/Institutional and Mixed Use to Mixed Use (unanimous)
• Approved SUB 22-08, Anderson Farms Phase 2B preliminary plat (unanimous)
• Approved SUB 21-22, Moonlight Ridge preliminary plat (unanimous)
• Approved SUB 21-42, Maricopa 40 preliminary plat (unanimous)

Cultural Affairs and Arts Advisory Committee

The Cultural Affairs and Arts Committee approved minutes from the March 17 meeting, selected artwork for the City Hall gallery (hanging all submitted pieces except 'Sunset'), and voted to purchase 'Blooms' by local artist Krystal Coles for $350. They also decided to meet quarterly, with the next meeting on July 21 at 5:00 p.m. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved minutes from March 17, 2022 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved hanging all gallery submittals except 'Sunset' (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of 'Blooms' by Krystal Coles for $350 (unanimous)
• Approved quarterly meetings, next on July 21 at 5:00 p.m. (unanimous)

Senior Advisory Committee

The Age-Friendly Maricopa Advisory Committee approved revised goal statements and accepted a mission statement as written, both unanimously. Members voted unanimously not to adopt a vision statement. The committee also discussed reports and future agenda items, with no public comments.

• Approved minutes from March 21, 2022 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved recommended changes to committee goal statements (unanimous)
• Accepted Age-Friendly Mission Statement as written (unanimous)
• Voted not to move forward with a vision statement (unanimous)

City Council Regular Meeting

The City Council approved an intergovernmental agreement with ADOT for capacity improvements along State Route 347 from SR 238 to the Maricopa city limits, with the city taking over future maintenance. The council also approved a sublease with the Maricopa Chamber of Commerce, adopted CFD policy guidelines, changed meeting start time to 6 pm, and tabled a land purchase agreement.

• Approved IGA with ADOT for SR 347 widening (unanimous)
• Approved Chamber of Commerce sublease as amended (unanimous)
• Adopted CFD policy guidelines (unanimous)
• Approved ordinance changing meeting start time to 6 pm (unanimous)
• Tabled land purchase agreement with Honeycutt Ranch Apartments (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including land purchases and subdivision plats (unanimous)

City Council Special Meeting

The Maricopa City Council met in special session and immediately entered a closed executive session to discuss real property agreements, labor negotiations with fire and police unions, water district concerns, and agreements with the economic development alliance and Chamber of Commerce. No votes or public decisions were made; the meeting adjourned after reconvening from the executive session.

• Entered executive session to discuss real property purchase/sale/lease (ES 22-09)
• Entered executive session to discuss firefighter MOU with IAFF Local 4561 (ES 22-10)
• Entered executive session to discuss police sergeant MOU with FOP Lodge #78 (ES 22-11)
• Entered executive session to discuss police officer MOU with FOP Lodge #78 (ES 22-12)
• Entered executive session to discuss water district concerns (ES 22-13)
• Entered executive session to discuss Maricopa Economic Development Alliance agreement (ES 22-14)
• Entered executive session to discuss Chamber of Commerce sublease (ES 22-15)

Senior Advisory Committee

The Age-Friendly Maricopa Advisory Committee approved the January 10, 2022 minutes and elected Elizabeth Howell as Chair and Andy Lockridge as Vice-Chair, both unanimously. The committee also heard updates on senior programs, including a St. Patrick's Day potluck with over 45 guests and meal services, but took no action on the 2023 Senior Info/Expo or goal revisions.

• Approved January 10, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Elected Elizabeth Howell as Committee Chair (unanimous)
• Elected Andy Lockridge as Committee Vice-Chair (unanimous)
• Heard updates on senior programs and events (no action)
• Discussed 2023 Senior Info/Expo ideas (no action)
• Reviewed goals but took no action

Cultural Affairs and Arts Advisory Committee

The Cultural Affairs and Arts Committee approved the February 17, 2022 minutes and unanimously re-elected Carrie Vargas as Chair and Susan Cameron as Vice-Chair. All other agenda items were discussion-only, with no substantive decisions made on event support, a coloring book idea, booth materials, art horse placement, or website improvements.

• Approved February 17, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Re-elected Carrie Vargas as Committee Chair (unanimous)
• Elected Susan Cameron as Vice-Chair (unanimous)

City Council Regular Meeting

The City Council approved a rezoning of about 300 acres from industrial, residential, transitional, and planned area development to General Industrial, and adopted amendments to the zoning and subdivision codes. It also approved several resolutions accepting streets in the Lakes at Rancho El Dorado subdivision, a personnel policy handbook update, a land use amendment, an intergovernmental agreement, a subdivision plat, a property purchase, and a code amendment on bidding procedures. A presentation on the housing market was heard but no action was taken.

• Approved rezoning of ~300 acres to General Industrial (ZON21-06)
• Adopted 2021 amendments to Title 17 (Subdivision) and Title 18 (Zoning)
• Accepted streets in Lakes at Rancho El Dorado Parcels 56A, 56B, 57A, 57B
• Adopted amended Personnel Policies and Procedures Handbook
• Approved General Plan Land Use Amendment for ~154 acres to Employment
• Approved IGA with Pinal County to sell mobile command vehicle
• Approved amended final plat for Lakes at Rancho El Dorado Parcel 55
• Ratified purchase of ~5.1 acres for $2,400,000 from DRA, LLC

Cultural Affairs and Arts Advisory Committee

The Cultural Affairs and Arts Committee approved the January 20, 2022 meeting minutes as amended, correcting Shelley Gillespie's attendance record. Members also discussed event updates, including the Art for the Heart event, Chalk Art Festival, and an upcoming photography presentation. A coloring book idea from Councilmember Liermann was tabled, and no substantive decisions were made on other agenda items.

• Approved January 20, 2022 minutes as amended (unanimous)
• Tabled coloring book idea from Councilmember Liermann

City Council Regular Meeting

The City Council approved an ordinance (ORD 22-05) adding a code section to prohibit the storage or placement of debris or construction material on public streets, aimed at preventing blocked storm water washes, road access, and emergency traffic. The council also approved the consent agenda, which included a grant application for transit operations, a resolution amending street naming procedures, a contract for updating development impact fees, a contract related to Copper Sky Commercial property, a special event liquor license for Native Grill & Wings, an intergovernmental agreement with Pinal County for election services, and the minutes from the January 18, 2022 meeting. A public hearing on the transit grant was held with no public comments.

• Approved Ordinance 22-05 prohibiting debris or construction material on public streets.
• Approved consent to apply for the Section 5311 Rural Public Transportation Program grant.
• Approved Resolution 22-05 amending the Street Naming and Addressing Procedures.
• Approved Contract 22-05 with Lewis Young Robertson & Burningham for updating Development Impact Fees (budget not to exceed $87,800).
• Approved Contract 22-04 ratifying the assignment of the Copper Sky Commercial development agreement.
• Approved Special Event Liquor License 22-02 for Native Grill & Wings' CopaCultural Night Market.
• Approved Intergovernmental Agreement 22-03 with Pinal County for election services.
• Approved minutes from the January 18, 2022 regular meeting.

City Council Special Meeting

The Maricopa City Council met in special session and immediately went into executive session to discuss legal matters related to several property agreements. No votes or public decisions were made during the open portion of the meeting. The council discussed potential agreements for the Final Plat for Parcel 55 of the Lakes, amendments to agreements with Copa Surf, LLC, E Jaicks, LLC, and PRLG Holdings, LLC, amendments with S3 Biotech and Copper Sky entities, and a potential real property purchase. The meeting adjourned without any public action.

• Held executive session on Final Plat for Parcel 55 of the Lakes (ES 22-05)
• Held executive session on amendments with Copa Surf, LLC, E Jaicks, LLC, PRLG Holdings, LLC (ES 22-06)
• Held executive session on amendments with S3 Biotech, LLC and Copper Sky entities (ES 22-07)
• Held executive session on potential real property purchase (ES 22-08)

City Council Regular Meeting

The February 1, 2022 regular meeting of the Maricopa City Council was canceled by City Manager Horst pursuant to City Code Section 2.15.010, as no official business required council consideration. No decisions were made.

Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee

The Parks, Recreation and Libraries Committee meeting on January 26, 2022, was canceled because a quorum was not present. No decisions were made, and all agenda items were not discussed.

Public Safety Personnel Retirement System Board

The Public Safety Personnel Retirement System Board approved the minutes from the November 8, 2021 meeting and adopted the Uniform Model Rules to comply with HB 2381. The request for Accidental Disability Retirement by Police Department member Robert Wenderoth was tabled because more information is needed.

• Approved minutes from November 8, 2021 meeting (unanimous)
• Adopted Uniform Model Rules for HB 2381 compliance (unanimous)
• Tabled Accidental Disability Retirement request for Robert Wenderoth

Cultural Affairs and Arts Advisory Committee

The Cultural Affairs and Arts Committee approved all art submittals by Artist John Petriello for the upcoming solo gallery at the library, except for four specified pieces. The committee also approved the minutes from the December 15, 2021 meeting. No action was taken on supporting methods for local events/promotions, and other items were discussed only.

• Approved all art submittals by Artist John Petriello except Northern Vacation, The Closet, Peek-A-Booh and Precious (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from December 15, 2021 meeting (unanimous)

City Council Special Meeting

The City Council held a special meeting to discuss future planning, including proposed mission/vision statements, strategic objectives, and infrastructure projects. Council members expressed support for adding funds for preliminary design work on the east-west corridor, taking ownership of SR 238 for improvements, and merging the Transportation Advisory Committee with Planning & Zoning. No formal votes were taken; the meeting was informational and included a tour of city projects.

• Council favored adding money to next year's budget for east-west corridor design work
• Council favored city taking ownership, maintaining, and improving SR 238
• Council favored merging Transportation Advisory Committee with Planning & Zoning
• Council agreed to revisit the BCC handbook and possibly eliminate staff liaison
• Council discussed but did not decide on fee waiver policies, term limits, and board recommendations

City Council Regular Meeting

The Maricopa City Council unanimously approved the consent agenda, which included 10 items such as the 2022 Legislative Platform, a special event liquor license, resolutions accepting road improvements and development agreements, a zoning map amendment for 566 acres, and an intergovernmental agreement. The council also held public hearings and presentations on development impact fees, the 2021 crime report, and an economic development update, but took no action on these items.

• Approved 2022 Legislative Platform (unanimous)
• Approved Special Event Liquor License for Province Community Association (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution accepting Tortosa subdivision Parcel L streets (unanimous)
• Approved Fourth Amendment to Copper Sky Development Agreement (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning 566 acres at Murphy and Farrell Roads from GR to PAD (unanimous)
• Approved Development Agreement for Cortona Phase 1B (unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Stephen McCarville as Civil Hearing Officer (unanimous)
• Approved Intergovernmental Agreement with Seven Ranches Water District (unanimous)

City Council Special Meeting

The Maricopa City Council met in special session and, with no public agenda items, went into executive session to discuss development agreements, real property transactions, a court services intergovernmental agreement with Pinal County, and the Meet and Confer process. No formal decisions were made in open session.

• Held executive session on development agreements and infrastructure (ES 22-01)
• Held executive session on real property purchase/sale/lease (ES 22-02)
• Held executive session on Pinal County court services IGA (ES 22-03)
• Held executive session on Meet and Confer process (ES 22-04)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission approved the preliminary plat for the Palomino Ridge subdivision, located at the northeast corner of Hogenes Blvd and McDavid Road. The commission also tabled a rezoning request for approximately 300 acres near White and Parker Rd and a text amendment to the Subdivision and Zoning Code. Minutes from the November and December 2021 meetings were approved unanimously.

• Approved Palomino Ridge preliminary plat (unanimous)
• Tabled rezoning of ~300 acres to General Industrial (ZON 21-06)
• Tabled minor text amendments to Subdivision and Zoning Code (TXT 22-02)
• Approved minutes from Nov 8 and Dec 13, 2021 meetings (unanimous)

Senior Advisory Committee

The Age-Friendly Maricopa Advisory Committee approved the minutes from the December 15, 2021 meeting with a change to Agenda Item 5.3, adding 'to read Lunch and Learns' to the Updates section. The motion passed unanimously. No other formal actions were taken; other agenda items were discussed only, and no action was taken on supporting local events and promotions.

• Approved December 15, 2021 minutes with amendment to Agenda Item 5.3 (unanimous)