Maricopa County public meetings in 2023

Public Safety Personnel Retirement System Board

The Public Safety Personnel Retirement System Board approved an application for accidental disability retirement for Charles “Carlos” Schulz. The Board also acknowledged three new firefighter recruits into the system and appointed Martin Sanchez as an alternate local Board Secretary.

• Approved June 20, 2023 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
• Acknowledged firefighter recruits Marcos Figueroa, Erik Reid, and William “Billy” Seitz into the PSPRS
• Approved accidental disability retirement application for Charles “Carlos” Schulz (Unanimous)
• Appointed Martin Sanchez as alternate local Board Secretary (Unanimous)

City Council Regular Meeting

The City Council approved a third amendment to City Manager Ricky Horst's employment agreement. The council also passed several consent agenda items, including land sales and infrastructure agreements. Public comments were heard regarding local dog parks and library materials.

• Approved amended employment agreement for City Manager Ricky Horst (unanimous)
• Approved sale of ~1 acre at Maricopa Rd. and W Mercado St. to Outside the Box Marketing, Inc. for $326,700.00
• Approved IGA with ADOT for pedestrian bridge over Union Pacific Railroad along Maricopa Road
• Approved six-month extension for The Trails Phase 2A and 2B Final Plats
• Approved Final Plat for Moonlight Parcel P
• Approved acceptance of maintenance for southbound lanes and median of Porter Rd. between Smith Enke and Honeycutt
• Approved Presiding Judge Agreement with Stephen McCarville
• Approved August 15, 2023 meeting minutes

City Council Special Meeting

The City Council met for a special session consisting entirely of executive sessions. No public actions or decisions were recorded in the minutes.

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Commission approved the minutes from the June 29, 2023 meeting. Two multifamily residential development projects were presented for discussion only, with no formal votes taken on those permits.

• Approved June 29, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Transit Advisory Committee

The Transit Advisory Committee held a public hearing regarding the Maricopa Express Transit (MET). The committee approved the updated route for the service.

• Approved Maricopa Express Transit (MET) updated route

Cultural Affairs and Arts Advisory Committee

The Cultural Affairs and Arts Committee approved promoting the November 2023 Studio Crawl and confirmed the theme and timeline for the city's 20th Anniversary public art display. The committee also approved the minutes from the July 20, 2023 meeting.

• Approved minutes from July 20, 2023 meeting (Unanimous)
• Approved promoting awareness of and participation in the November 2023 Studio Crawl (Unanimous)
• Confirmed theme and timeline for the City of Maricopa 20th Anniversary public art display (Unanimous)

Senior Advisory Committee

The Age-Friendly Maricopa Advisory Committee approved the minutes from July 17, 2023. The committee voted to change the conference format and create four subcommittees to manage the Senior EXPO 2024. Several other agenda items, including the review of staff analysis and reports on the Senior Center, were tabled.

• Approved July 17, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved change to conference format and establishment of four subcommittees for Senior EXPO 2024 (unanimous)
• Tabled Staff Analysis and Feedback review (AGE 23-31)
• Tabled reports regarding the City of Maricopa Community/Senior Center (AGE 23-27)
• Tabled adoption of a fourth area of service (AGE 23-29)

Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee

The committee approved the minutes from September 28, 2022, and July 12, 2023. Members discussed the Lakeview Ball Park Project, the Maricopa Historic Walk at Heritage Park, and a proposed mission statement. The next meeting was scheduled for September 20, 2023.

• Approved September 28, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved July 12, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Set next meeting date for September 20, 2023

City Council Regular Meeting

The City Council unanimously adopted a consent agenda that included three property acquisitions at Honeycutt Road and Continental Boulevard. The Council also approved water and wastewater extension agreements and a development agreement amendment.

• Approved purchase of property from Slusky CRE, LLC for $1,363,464.95
• Approved purchase of property from Slusky Holdings, LLC for $981,034.77
• Approved purchase of property from Slusky L.P. for $981,034.78
• Approved Third Amendment to Development Agreement with Hogenes Farms and TRS 15, LLC
• Approved Wastewater Facilities Extension Agreement with Global Water - Palo Verde Utilities, Inc.
• Approved Water Facilities Extension Agreement with Global Water - Santa Cruz Water Company, Inc.
• Approved Special Event Liquor License for Province Community Association
• Approved cancellation of the October 17, 2023 City Council meeting

City Council Special Meeting

The City Council met in a special session to discuss legal matters in a closed executive session. No public decisions or votes were recorded.

Public Safety Personnel Retirement System Board

The Board appointed Dawn Clark as Board Secretary and approved three recruits for membership in the Public Safety Personnel Retirement System. The Board also terminated the membership of two individuals following voluntary separations and tabled one accidental disability application for further medical evaluation.

• Approved June 21, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Appointed Dawn Clark as Board Secretary (unanimous)
• Approved Justice Stephens into PSPRS membership (unanimous)
• Approved Lisa Castillo and Victor Rodriguez into PSPRS membership (unanimous)
• Terminated memberships of Logan Szczepaniec and Scott Schreiber (unanimous)
• Tabled accidental disability application for Donnie Burnias for medical evaluation (3-0)

City Council Regular Meeting

The City Council unanimously adopted the consent agenda, which included several land sales and infrastructure agreements. Key approvals included funding for state route improvements and agreements for school resource officers.

• Approved $10.3M IGA with ADOT for State Route 238 and/or State Route 347 improvements
• Approved sale of 1.62 acres to Decar Group LLC for $811,522.80
• Approved sale of 2 acres at 46250 W McDavid Rd to Decar Group LLC for $500,000.00
• Approved $1.33M IGA with Maricopa Unified School District for four School Resource Officers
• Approved MOU with Sequoia Pathway Academy for a School Resource Officer ($333,060.15 over three years)
• Approved Final Plat for Moonlight Parcel A (SUB 22-45)
• Approved Final Plat for Moonlight Parcel B (SUB 22-47)
• Approved July 18, 2023 meeting minutes

City Council Special Meeting

The City Council met for a special session and entered into a closed executive session. No public votes or substantive decisions were recorded in the minutes.

City Council Work Session

The City Council discussed a proposed Rental Facility Policy and reached consensus on a tiered pricing structure. They also reviewed mission statements and goals from the Age-Friendly, Cultural Affairs and Arts, and Parks, Recreation and Library committees.

• Consensus to combine resident and non-profit rates at 35% off the base rate
• Consensus that businesses will pay the base rate
• Consensus to raise the non-resident rate and allow staff to recalculate the fee
• Consensus to limit small free spaces to residents only
• Consensus to allow reservations one month in advance
• Consensus to limit discounted rentals to once per week

Cultural Affairs and Arts Advisory Committee

The Cultural Affairs and Arts Advisory Committee approved a mission statement, vision statement, and goals for recommendation to the City Council. The committee also changed its regular meeting schedule. Other items regarding the Wild Horse art initiative and library exhibits were discussed without formal action.

• Approved June 15, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved July 11, 2023 special meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved mission statement, vision statement, and goals for recommendation to City Council (unanimous)
• Moved regular meetings to the third Monday of the month at 6pm

City Council Regular Meeting

The City Council unanimously approved the primary and secondary property tax levies for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024. The council also ratified seven separate real property sales at N John Wayne Parkway and W. Honeycutt Ave and approved several intergovernmental agreements.

• Approved primary and secondary property tax levies for fiscal year ending June 30, 2024 (unanimous)
• Ratified 7 land sales to TTRG AZ Maricopa Honeycutt LLCs totaling $8,643,334.80
• Appointed Andy Lockridge to the Age-Friendly Advisory Committee (unanimous)
• Approved IGA with Pinal County for a diversion program
• Approved IGA with Pinal County Sheriff's Office for shooting range use
• Approved IGA with Maricopa Unified School District for Farrell Road street improvements
• Approved infrastructure master plat for Moonlight development (SUB 22-44)
• Approved amendments to Heritage District and Transportation Corridor Overlay Maps

Senior Advisory Committee

The committee approved the minutes from the June 19, 2023 meeting with amendments to member titles. Other agenda items regarding the Senior Expo, Shred-A-Thon, and Lunch and Learn program were discussed, but no formal recommendations were decided.

• Approved June 19, 2023 meeting minutes as amended (unanimous)

Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee

The committee approved the minutes from the June 21, 2023 meeting. Other agenda items regarding park development and committee objectives were discussed without formal votes. The next meeting is scheduled for August 16, 2023.

• Approved June 21, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Tabled approval of September 28, 2022 meeting minutes
• Set next meeting date for August 16, 2023

Cultural Affairs and Arts Advisory Committee

The Cultural Affairs and Arts Committee approved revised mission, vision, and goal statements, with a final review scheduled for July 20, 2023. The committee reviewed existing programs and activities but identified no new items for the coming year.

• Approved revised mission statement, vision statements, and goals pending final revision (unanimous)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission approved two zoning map amendments and one text amendment to the city zoning code. The decisions included changes to the Mixed-use Heritage and Transportation Corridor Overlay Districts.

• Approved Zoning Map Amendments to the Mixed-use Heritage Overlay District (Unanimous)
• Approved Zoning Map Amendments to the Transportation Corridor Overlay District (Unanimous)
• Approved Text Amendment to City of Maricopa Zoning Code Sections 18.05.060, 18.95.050, 18.120.240, 18.140.160, 18.160, and 18.205.020 (Unanimous)
• Approved June 12, 2023 meeting minutes (Unanimous)

Transit Advisory Committee

The committee met to tour the Transit facility and ride one loop of the Maricopa Express Transit (MET) route. No formal actions were taken during this meeting.

Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee

The committee elected Brandon Aeschleman as Secretary for the remainder of the calendar year, with Karen Sanchez as fill-in. The committee tabled the approval of minutes from September 28, 2022. Members provided recommendations regarding the committee's purpose and future agenda items.

• Elected Brandon Aeschleman as Secretary and Karen Sanchez as fill-in (7-0)
• Tabled approval of September 28, 2022 minutes (7-0)

Public Safety Personnel Retirement System Board

The Board approved the entry of several new police recruits and lateral officers into the retirement system. It also terminated the memberships of two former employees and acknowledged the addition of a new board member.

• Approved minutes from November 30, 2022 (Unanimous)
• Approved PSPRS membership for Shey Petersen, Nathan Peterson, Anastasia Muratov, and Patrick Cairns (Unanimous)
• Approved PSPRS membership for Kevin Crewse (Unanimous)
• Approved PSPRS membership for Tanner Dixon, Mark Goodman, and Yesenia Hernandez despite pre-existing conditions (Unanimous)
• Terminated PSPRS membership for Daniel Rauch and Michael Dennison (Unanimous)

City Council Regular Meeting

The City Council approved several ordinances, including a zoning change for 100 acres and updates to the city code regarding temporary signs and floodplain management. The council also ratified a $222,000 land sale and approved various grant applications and intergovernmental agreements.

• Approved rezoning of ~100 acres to Kelly Ranch Planned Area Development (ORD 23-32)
• Approved $222,000 sale of .51 acres to Desert Cedars Equities LLC (CON 23-11)
• Approved revised fee schedule for Development Services Department (RES 23-34)
• Approved Floodplain Management Ordinance (ORD 23-29)
• Approved amendments to Temporary Signs code (ORD 23-31)
• Approved amendments to Standing Committee and Task Force Committees code (ORD 23-30)
• Approved easement for electric lines for Police Administration and 911 Dispatch (MISC 23-14)
• Approved liquor license extension for Roots Eatery, LLC (LIQ 23-04)

City Council Special Meeting

The City Council held a special meeting to conduct a public hearing and vote on the final budget for fiscal year 2023-2024. The council unanimously approved the budget resolution.

• Approved RES 23-35 adopting the final budget for fiscal year 2023-2024 (unanimous)

Public Safety Personnel Retirement System Board

The Board approved the minutes from April 17, 2023, and documented pre-existing conditions for one firefighter. The Board also acknowledged a member's separation from the department and tabled an application for accidental retirement.

• Approved April 17, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved four pre-existing conditions for Firefighter Connor Dignan (unanimous)
• Approved termination of Jay Boss from the City of Maricopa (unanimous)
• Tabled Accidental Disability Application for Charles "Carlos" Schulz (unanimous)

Senior Advisory Committee

The committee elected Carol Machovec as Vice Chair and Ron Smith as Secretary for the remainder of the calendar year. Members also provided recommendations regarding the committee's purpose, charge, and future agenda items.

• Approved March 20, 2023 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Elected Carol Machovec as Vice Chair (5-0)
• Elected Ron Smith as Secretary (5-0)

Cultural Affairs and Arts Advisory Committee

The committee approved the minutes from the May 18, 2023 meeting. Other agenda items regarding art projects and committee goals were discussed, but no further actions were recorded.

• Approved May 18, 2023 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Moved Signal Box Art Mural Project to next meeting
• Moved Wild Horse Art Initiative Program to next meeting

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission approved a text amendment to the City of Maricopa Zoning Code regarding temporary signs. The commission also heard updates on three major development review permits, though no formal actions were taken on those projects.

• Approved text amendment to Zoning Code Sections 18.115.120 regarding Temporary Signs (unanimous)
• Approved May 22, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Heard update on DRP23-07 Home Depot retail store (discussion only)
• Heard update on DRP 23-06 Carefree Covered RV Storage (discussion only)
• Heard update on DRP 23-08 Calvary Chapel - Maricopa (discussion only)

Transit Advisory Committee

The committee approved the minutes from the October 12, 2022, meeting. Members received a presentation regarding the Maricopa Express Transit (MET). No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved October 12, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)

City Council Regular Meeting

The City Council approved a general plan amendment and rezoning for approximately 2 acres at N. Green Road and W. McDavid Road to allow Light Industrial use. The Council also approved several liquor licenses and terminated a marketing agreement with Service Line Warranties of America.

• Approved land use amendment from Mixed Use to Employment for 2 acres (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning from General Rural to Light Industrial for 2 acres (unanimous)
• Approved liquor license for Nando's Mexican Cafe (unanimous)
• Approved liquor license for W&Z Asian Bistro & Sushi Bar
• Approved special event liquor license for The Roost Sports Bar & Cafe
• Approved Map of Dedication for 'Honeycutt Run'
• Approved termination of Marketing Agreement with Service Line Warranties of America
• Approved May 16, 2023 meeting minutes

City Council Special Meeting

The City Council met in executive session to discuss real property agreements and services for the City’s 20th anniversary celebration. No public decisions or votes were recorded during this meeting.

City Council Special Meeting

The City Council met with Nexxus Consulting to receive updates on federal legislation and funding opportunities. The session consisted of a presentation and discussion; no formal votes or decisions were recorded.

• Heard presentation from Nexxus Consulting regarding federal legislation and agency matters

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission approved a 100-acre Planned Area Development for a multi-family and single-family residential community. The commission also approved a land use amendment and rezoning for 2 acres to light industrial use. An informational presentation was given regarding the Transit Advisory Committee.

• Approved May 8, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved General Plan Amendment GPA23-03 to change 2 acres from Mixed Use to Employment designation (unanimous)
• Approved Rezoning ZON 23-02 to change 2 acres from General Rural to Light Industrial zoning (unanimous)
• Approved PAD22-19 to rezone 100 acres to a Planned Area Development for residential community (unanimous)

Cultural Affairs and Arts Advisory Committee

The committee appointed a Chair, Vice Chair, and Secretary to serve for the remainder of the calendar year. Members also received a presentation on Arizona Open Meeting Law and discussed the committee's purpose and future agenda items.

• Approved February 16, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Appointed Peg Chapados as Chair (unanimous)
• Appointed Maria Pour as Vice Chair (unanimous)
• Appointed Laura Olivieri as Secretary (unanimous)

City Council Regular Meeting

The City Council approved several resolutions to vacate and abandon section line rights-of-way south of W. Honeycutt Ave. The council also accepted maintenance responsibility for Anderson Farms Phase 1A streets and approved a purchase and sale agreement with Sharon Holmes.

• Approved acceptance of Anderson Farms Phase 1A internal streets into city maintenance (RES 23-13)
• Approved amendment to City Code regarding cooperative purchasing (ORD 23-27)
• Approved IGA with Pinal County for a decorative concrete wall on West Edwards Avenue (IGA 23-04)
• Approved issuance of general obligation refunding bonds (RES 23-32)
• Approved Purchase and Sale Agreement with Sharon Holmes (CON 23-10)
• Approved vacating and abandoning eight portions of section line rights-of-way (RES 23-24 through RES 23-31) (unanimous)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission approved site, landscape, photometric, and elevation plans for a multi-family residential development. The project is located on approximately 10.47 acres at the southeast corner of W. Edison Rd. and N. Estrella Pkwy.

• Approved April 10, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved DRP22-16 multi-family residential development plans for 10.47 acres (unanimous)

City Council Work Session

The City Council held a work session to discuss the roles and objectives of the city's three standing committees. No formal votes were taken, but the Mayor directed Council liaisons to work with committee chairs to organize initial meetings. City Manager Horst will work with the City Attorney to update the City Code for greater flexibility.

• Directed Council liaisons to work with committee chairs to organize first meetings
• Proposed updating City Code to increase flexibility for standing committees
• Proposed assigning two Councilmembers as liaisons to each committee

City Council Regular Meeting

The City Council approved several contracts, including the sale of 2.5 acres of land and the purchase of 0.1651 acres for road improvements. The council also approved an intergovernmental agreement for a regional mass notification system and established itself as the Board of Adjustments. An ordinance regarding the Court Enhancement Fund was tabled.

• Approved IGA 23-03 for a regional mass notification system with Pinal County
• Approved CON 23-08 to sell ~2.5 acres of land to Alamo Wall Holdings LLC for $326,700.00
• Approved CON 23-09 to purchase ~0.1651 acres from The Kelly Family Revocable Trust for Porter Road improvements
• Approved RES 23-20 appointing Planning and Zoning Commission members to the Transit Advisory Committee
• Approved ORD 23-26 establishing City Council as the Board of Adjustments
• Tabled ORD 23-24 relating to the Court Enhancement Fund (unanimous)
• Approved MIN 23-14 (April 4, 2023 meeting minutes)

Public Safety Personnel Retirement System Board

The Board approved the meeting minutes from October 6, 2022, and processed personnel changes for the Maricopa Fire Department. One new recruit was accepted into the system pending a disability determination, and one member separation without disability was approved.

• Approved October 6, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted Connor Dignan into PSPRS; disability determination deferred to next meeting (unanimous)
• Approved separation without disability for Roxanne Scarlett (unanimous)

Budget and Finance Council Subcommittee

The subcommittee reviewed the preliminary draft fiscal year 2023-2024 operating budget and the 10-year Capital Improvement Plan. Staff presented projections for revenues, expenditures, and personnel costs. No formal votes or decisions were recorded.

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission approved site, landscape, photometric, and elevation plans for a multi-family residential development on 20.17 acres. The commission also reviewed updates for a new municipal court building and Civic Center Park, though no actions were taken on those items.

• Approved Development Review Permit DRP22-33 for multi-family residential development on 20.17 acres (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from the March 28, 2023 meeting (unanimous)

City Council Regular Meeting

The Council approved several zoning changes around W. Honeycutt Ave. and N. John Wayne Pkwy. and updated regulations for qualifying marijuana facilities. The city also authorized applying for a Certificate of Necessity to operate ambulance services.

• Approved application to seek Certificate of Necessity for city ambulance services
• Approved amended marijuana facility rules requiring 1,500ft separation from schools and adult supervision for minors
• Approved rezoning of approximately 19 acres at W. Honeycutt Ave. and N. John Wayne Pkwy. to Shopping Center (SC)
• Approved rezoning of approximately 27 acres at W. Honeycutt Ave. and N. John Wayne Pkwy. to General Mixed Use (MU-G)
• Approved rezoning of approximately 13.6 acres across multiple parcels near W. Honeycutt Ave. to General Commercial (GC)
• Approved abandonment of public right-of-way on N. Roosevelt Ave. and W. Lexington Ave. (unanimous)
• Approved abandonment of public right-of-way on N. Hamilton Ave. (unanimous)
• Approved Special Event Liquor License for Copa Cultural Night Market on April 22, 2023

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission approved a zoning map amendment for 63 acres and a general plan amendment for 2.59 acres. The commission also approved a text amendment to the zoning code regarding medical marijuana and definitions.

• Approved text amendment to Zoning Code Sections 18.120.160 (Medical Marijuana) and 18.120.020 (Definitions) (Unanimous)
• Approved Minor General Plan Amendment to change 2.59 acres from Medium Density Residential to Employment at W. Honeycutt Ave. and N. Maricopa Rd. (Unanimous)
• Approved rezoning of 63 acres near John Wayne Pkwy. and W. Honeycutt Ave. to SC, MU-G, and GC districts (5-1)
• Approved March 13, 2023 meeting minutes (Unanimous)

Senior Advisory Committee

The committee approved the minutes from the January 9, 2023, meeting. Other agenda items regarding the Senior Info/Expo, Shred-A-Thon, and future agenda items were discussed, but no further formal actions were taken.

• Approved January 9, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission approved a text amendment to the City of Maricopa Zoning Code. The commission also approved development review permits for a proposed self-storage facility on W. Honeycutt Rd. and N. Porter Rd.

• Approved minutes from January 23, 2023 meeting (Unanimous)
• Approved TXT 22-04 Zoning Code text amendments (Unanimous)
• Approved DRP22-28 site, landscape, photometric and elevation plans for self-storage facility (Unanimous)

City Council Regular Meeting

The City Council swore in Police Chief Mark Goodman and approved an ordinance amending city park hours of operation. The Council also approved a recycled water agreement for the Copper Sky lake and filled a vacancy on the Cultural Affairs and Arts Advisory Committee.

• Sworn in Police Chief Mark Goodman
• Approved Ordinance 23-09 amending City park hours of operation
• Approved Recycled Water User Agreement with Global Water - Palo Verde Utilities Company, Inc. for Copper Sky lake
• Appointed Peg Chapados to the Cultural Affairs and Arts Advisory Committee (unanimous)
• Approved February 21, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)

City Council Special Meeting

The City Council met in a closed executive session to discuss legal positions and agreements regarding the Sonoran Desert Parkway and three separate real property developments. No public decisions or votes were recorded during this meeting.

Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee

The meeting scheduled for February 22, 2023, was cancelled. No decisions were made.

City Council Regular Meeting

The City Council approved the annexation of 12 acres of territory and appointed three Judge Pro Tempore positions for the Municipal Court. The council also appointed a citizen to the Public Safety Personnel Retirement System Board and confirmed state statute compliance.

• Approved annexation of 12 acres (Case 22-02) with General Rural zoning
• Appointed Tresa S. Georgini as Judge Pro Tempore for Municipal Court
• Appointed Susan J. Kayler as Judge Pro Tempore for Municipal Court
• Appointed Sherri Rollison as Judge Pro Tempore for Municipal Court
• Appointed Curtis Dornath to the Public Safety Personnel Retirement System Board (unanimous)
• Approved 10-Year Infrastructure Plan for annexation request case # ANX22-02 - SR-238
• Approved Resolution 23-10 confirming compliance with A.R.S. §9-481(H) and A.R.S. §41-1494 (unanimous)
• Approved February 7, 2023 meeting minutes

Cultural Affairs and Arts Advisory Committee

The Cultural Affairs and Arts Committee approved 16 of 21 art submissions for the 'From Dusk to Dawn' gallery and voted to maintain the 2023 gallery schedule. The committee also agreed to support the Copa Night Market via a booth and social media. Future meeting dates were set for March 16 and April 20.

• Accepted 16 of 21 art pieces for the Dusk to Dawn Gallery (Unanimous)
• Approved keeping the Gallery Schedule as published for the remainder of 2023 (Unanimous)
• Approved supporting Copa Night Market with a booth and social media communication (Unanimous)
• Scheduled meetings for March 16 and April 20 at 5 p.m. (Unanimous)
• Tabled election of Chair and Vice-Chair

City Council Special Meeting

The City Council held a special meeting to review future planning, strategic initiatives, and potential development projects. No formal votes were recorded, but the council discussed potential bonding for transportation and the creation of a study committee for a proposed sales tax.

• Discussed possibility of $25 million Series 2023 and series 2025 bonds for transportation
• Discussed establishing a study committee for a proposed half-penny sales tax
• Proposed funding a Master Development Plan study for Maricopa Business Park
• Proposed activating the Industrial Development Authority Board
• Discussed multi-family housing criteria for potential sites
• Proposed creating a study committee for non-profit facilities rental rates
• Requested staff research on Dark Sky Initiatives
• Discussed logistics for a potential stand-alone youth center

City Council Regular Meeting

The City Council unanimously adopted the consent agenda, which included a zoning map amendment for the Arden Trails Planned Area Development and a subdivision replat for Desert Sunrise High School. The council also appointed several members to city advisory committees and commissions.

• Approved Subdivision Case # SUB22-32 Desert Sunrise High School replat
• Approved Ordinance ORD 23-06 rezoning 308 acres to Arden Trails Planned Area Development
• Approved Resolution RES 23-05 accepting internal streets in Santa Rosa Crossing Phase 3
• Approved Ordinance ORD 23-07 amending age restrictions at city dog parks
• Approved liquor license application for Carniceria Sonora (19590 N. Maricopa Road)
• Approved January 17, 2023 meeting minutes
• Appointed Jeanine Edaakie, Carol Machovec, Cynthia Portray, Kevin McDill, Alfonso Juarez, Dorrine Tevault, Maria Pour, Tom Davis, and Bill Robertson to various committees (unanimous)

City Council Special Meeting

The City Council convened for a special meeting and entered an executive session to discuss real property agreements and the City Court. No public decisions were recorded.

Budget and Finance Council Subcommittee

The Budget and Finance Council Subcommittee reviewed a preliminary draft of the 10-year Capital Improvement Plan for fiscal years 2023 to 2033. Officials discussed financial policies, funding sources for transportation, and the potential use of excise tax revenue bonds. No formal votes were recorded.

Planning & Zoning Commission

The commission approved the minutes from the January 9, 2023 meeting. The remainder of the session consisted of informational updates and discussions with no formal actions taken.

• Approved minutes from January 9, 2023 meeting (Unanimous)

City Council Regular Meeting

The City Council approved several zoning changes and general plan amendments for residential and commercial developments. The council also ratified three separate real estate sale agreements for parcels located at N. White and Parker Rd and W Lococo St.

• Approved sale of 5.498 acres to Maricopa Land Acquisition I, LLC for $1,436,957.28
• Approved sale of 5.498 acres to Maricopa Land Acquisition II, LLC for $1,436,957.28
• Approved sale of 1.74 acres to Maricopa Land Acquisition III, LLC for $455,143.44
• Approved rezoning of 19.35 acres to General Commercial (GC) at N. White and Parker Rd (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning of 24.26 acres to Multiple Unit Residential (RM) at N. White and Parker Rd (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning of 16.31 acres to High Density Residential (RH) at N. White and Parker Rd (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning of 20.17 acres to Planned Area Development (PAD) near John Wayne Parkway (unanimous)
• Appointed Branden Ashelman to PRL Advisory Committee and James Singleton to Planning and Zoning Commission (unanimous)

City Council Special Meeting

The City Council met with Nexxus Consulting to discuss federal legislation and agencies. The consultants provided an update on matters that could affect Maricopa.

• Discussed federal legislation updates with Nexxus Consulting

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission approved the Elena Trails and Villas at Stonegate preliminary plats and a zoning map amendment for Arden Trails. The commission also elected its 2023 officers.

• Approved minutes from November 14 and December 12, 2022 (Unanimous)
• Appointed Commissioner Yocum as Chair and Commissioner Robertson as Vice-Chair
• Approved Elena Trails Preliminary Plat (SUB22-19) (Unanimous)
• Approved Villas at Stonegate preliminary plat for 293 townhomes (SUB22-40) (Unanimous)
• Approved rezoning of 308 acres from Hartman Ranch PAD to Arden Trails PAD (PAD22-15) (Unanimous)

Senior Advisory Committee

The committee approved the minutes from the November 21, 2022 meeting. No other substantive actions were taken during the meeting, though members discussed the 2023 Senior Info/Expo and the Annual Shred-A-Thon.

• Approved November 21, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)