Maricopa public meetings in 2021

Transportation Advisory Board

The Maricopa County Transportation Advisory Board meeting scheduled for December 21, 2021, has been cancelled. No items will be discussed or decided at this meeting.

• Meeting cancellation notice for December 21, 2021

Board of Adjustment/Drainage Review Board

The Maricopa Board of Adjustment/Drainage Review Board will hold public hearings on eight applications (BA2021042, BA2021049, BA2021046, BA2021055, BA2021047, BA2021050, BA2021052, BA2021054). The agenda includes staff reports for each case, and one opposition memo for BA2021046. The board will decide on these requests, which may involve variances or other adjustments.

• BA2021042 staff report
• BA2021049 staff report
• BA2021046 staff report and opposition memo
• BA2021055 staff report
• BA2021047, BA2021050, BA2021052, BA2021054 staff reports

The Board of Adjustment approved six of seven variance requests, all by 3-0 votes. One request was withdrawn by the applicant, and another was continued indefinitely. Approved variances included setback and lot-width reductions for residential properties in various districts.

• Approved consent agenda variance BA2021055 for 144.74' lot width (3-0)
• Approved BA2021046 for 40' south setback on flood-plain parcel (3-0)
• Approved BA2021047 for 15' west setback for garage addition (3-0)
• Approved BA2021050 for 4' east street-side setback for detached garage (3-0)
• Approved BA2021052 for 30' rear setback and 34' lot width (3-0)
• Approved BA2021054 for 30' front setback to convert barn to house (3-0)
• Withdrawn: BA2021042 variance request for lot area (applicant request)
• Continued indefinitely: BA2021049 hillside disturbance variance

Ryan White Planning Council

The Ryan White Planning Council will meet to review minutes from August and September, receive updates from the Chair and committees, and hear a presentation from the Office of National AIDS Policy on White House initiatives. Votes may occur on several agenda items, including the minutes and updates. The meeting is largely procedural, with no major decisions or proposals listed.

• Review of minutes from August 31 and September 1, 2021
• Chair update on Phoenix EMA Planning Council, including MOU work
• ONAP Director Harold Phillips presentation on White House initiatives
• RWHAP Part A Recipient's Office update on expenditures and allocations
• Committee updates from TEAM, CHPS, and STaR

Board of Adjustment/Drainage Review Board

The Maricopa County Board of Adjustment will participate in a training workshop sponsored by the Arizona Chapter of the American Planning Association. No official business of the BOA will be conducted during this session.

• Boards & Commissions Training Workshop on December 10, 2021

Planning & Zoning Commission

This is a procedural agenda for a Boards & Commissions Training Workshop on December 10, 2021. No specific items for decision or discussion are listed beyond the workshop itself.

• Training workshop for boards and commissions

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Maricopa Planning & Zoning Commission is meeting to review staff reports for several zoning cases (Z2021096, 22021073, 22021116, 22021051) and a text amendment (TA2020001). The agenda includes a user guide for public hearings via GoToWebinar. The items are under review and no final decisions are noted in the agenda.

• Z2021096 staff report
• 22021073 staff report
• 22021116 staff report
• 22021051 staff report with handout memo
• TA2020001 text amendment staff report

The Planning and Zoning Commission approved a text amendment (TA2020001) updating the Maricopa County Zoning Ordinance regarding group homes, renaming them 'community residences' and 'recovery communities,' reducing distancing requirements, and adding reasonable accommodation provisions. The commission also approved the consent agenda, including a zone change for Anthem RV & Boat Storage and a special use permit modification for Imagination Childcare & Preschool, and continued two cases to the January 13, 2022 hearing. Additionally, the commission approved amended bylaws regarding meeting locations, correspondence retention, and election rules.

• Approved text amendment TA2020001 for group homes (8-0)
• Approved consent agenda: Z2021073 (Anthem RV & Boat Storage) with conditions a-g (8-0)
• Approved consent agenda: Z2021116 (Imagination Childcare) with conditions a-k (8-0)
• Continued Z2021096 (Crossriver RV Storage) to January 13, 2022 (8-0)
• Continued Z2021051 (Bungalows at 19th Ave. & Parsons) to January 13, 2022 (8-0)
• Approved amended bylaws (8-0)

Planning & Development items for the Board of Supervisors' agenda

The Board of Supervisors is meeting to consider several planning and zoning items, including staff reports on development permits and comprehensive plan amendments. The agenda lists multiple cases (e.g., 22021017, 22021067, CPA2021007, CPA2021010, CPA2021011, DMP2021001/22021050, CPA2021009) for review or decision. No specific details or outcomes are provided in the agenda text.

• Staff report for case 22021017
• Staff report for case 22021067
• Comprehensive plan amendment CPA2021007
• Comprehensive plan amendment CPA2021010
• Comprehensive plan amendment CPA2021011

Merit Systems Commission

The Maricopa County Merit Systems Commission will hold a general session to handle routine administrative matters for both the Employee Merit System and the Law Enforcement Officers' Merit System. The agenda includes approving prior meeting minutes, hearing status reports on appeals, and taking public comment. The Law Enforcement Officers' Merit System will also vote on exam processes, weights, monitors, and assessor panels for lieutenant and sergeant positions.

• Approval of exam process and weights for Law Enforcement Lieutenant
• Approval of exam monitors for Law Enforcement Lieutenant
• Approval of assessor panel recommendations for Law Enforcement Lieutenant Assessment Center
• Approval of exam process and weights for Law Enforcement Sergeant
• Approval of exam monitors and assessor panel for Law Enforcement Sergeant

MCSO Correctional Officer Retirement Plan (CORP) Local Board

The Maricopa County Sheriff's Office Corrections Officer Retirement Plan (CORP) Local Board will meet to approve routine retirement and benefit actions, including 10 normal retirements, one reverse DROP application, three rehires of retired members, and a surviving spouse benefit. The board will also approve minutes, consider membership applications, and receive notifications of deaths and refund applications. The meeting is largely procedural, with most items requiring board approval.

• Approval of 10 normal retirements with monthly amounts ranging from $2,056.35 to $8,012.65
• Reverse DROP application for David Richard Weber, effective 11/13/2021, monthly $4,104.08
• Rehire approvals for Roy Powell, Tyson Logan, and Robert Palma in non-designated CORP positions
• Surviving spouse benefit for Kathy Elizabeth Barton, $3,280.75 monthly
• Membership applications for 10 new members, with pre-existing conditions noted for two

The Maricopa County Sheriff's Office Corrections Officer Retirement Plan Local Board unanimously approved 10 normal retirement applications, one reverse DROP retirement, three rehires of retired members into non-designated positions with continued pension benefits, one surviving spouse benefit, and 10 new memberships. The board also approved the November 2, 2021 meeting minutes and noted a death with no remaining funds for a beneficiary.

• Approved 10 normal retirement applications (unanimous)
• Approved reverse DROP retirement for David Richard Weber (unanimous)
• Approved rehiring of Roy Powell, Tyson Logan, and Robert Palma with continued pension benefits (unanimous)
• Approved surviving spouse benefit for Kathy Elizabeth Barton of $3,280.75 (unanimous)
• Approved 10 new membership applications (unanimous)
• Approved November 2, 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)

MCSO Public Safety Personnel Retirement System (PSPRS) Local Board

The Maricopa County Sheriff's Office PSPRS Local Board is meeting to discuss and act on retirement benefit approvals and membership entries. The board will consider accidental disability applications and normal retirement payments, including those from the Deferred Retirement Option Plan (DROP).

• Accidental Disability Retirement applications for Christopher Vogt and Darryl Johnson
• Normal Retirement Benefit for Darriell Bone at $4,540.60 monthly
• DROP retirement benefits for six individuals ranging from $3,238.08 to $6,578.25 monthly
• DROP entry for Willaim F. Higginbotham at $4,169.30 monthly
• PSPRS membership approvals for Kashmat Askerov Parwa, Justin Michael Perich, Jesus Romero Jr. III, and Matthew John Bendokaitis

The board unanimously approved the minutes from the November 2, 2021 meeting. It accepted accidental disability retirement applications for Christopher Vogt and Deputy Darryl Johnson, sending both for independent medical exams. The board also approved normal retirement benefits for Darriell Bone, six DROP retirements, one DROP entry, and four new memberships. The meeting included an executive session for legal advice.

• Approved minutes from the November 2, 2021 board meeting.
• Accepted accidental disability retirement application for Christopher Vogt and sent him for an IME specializing in PTSD.
• Accepted accidental disability retirement application for Deputy Darryl Johnson and sent him for an IME specializing in orthopedic medicine.
• Approved normal retirement for Darriell Bone, effective 12/3/2021, monthly amount $4,540.60.
• Approved DROP retirements for Marie Theresa Trombi, Christopher Todd Jefferys, Todd A. Bates, Peter H. Metzler, James M. Schoeninger, and Amy Beth Thompson.
• Approved DROP entry for William F. Higginbotham, effective 12/24/2021, monthly amount $4,169.30.
• Approved new memberships for Kashmat Askerov Parwa, Justin Michael Perich, Jesus Romero Jr. III, and Matthew John Bendokaitis.
• Held executive session for legal advice on agenda items.

Flood Control Advisory Board

The Flood Control Advisory Board will consider endorsing a $20 million drainage improvement plan for Gila Bend, which includes levees, basins, and channel improvements to mitigate flooding. They will also review and recommend the Fiscal Year 2022/2023 Capital Improvement Program prioritization results, which recommend two projects totaling about $3.57 million. Additionally, the board will hear updates on flood hazard mitigation efforts in Gila Bend and approve the previous meeting's minutes.

• Resolution FCD 2022R003 for Gila Bend Drainage Improvements, estimated at $20 million
• Alternative 4 recommended: South Side Levees and Basins + Channelization and Flowage Easement, $20 million
• CIP prioritization: City of Tempe Mill Avenue storm drain project ($1,067,608) and City of Mesa Horne Road project ($2,500,000)
• Gila Bend Flooded Properties Assistance Program initial cost estimate $3.5–4 million
• Scott Wash culvert repair exploration with NRCS, $500,000–$1,000,000, 25% local cost-share

The Flood Control Advisory Board unanimously endorsed Resolution FCD 2022R001 for the Gila Bend Drainage Improvements, a $20 million project to mitigate flood hazards and protect critical infrastructure. The board also unanimously approved the minutes of the October 27, 2021 meeting and endorsed the Fiscal Year 2022/2023 Capital Improvement Program Prioritization Procedure draft results and staff recommendations, which include two projects totaling $3.5 million. The board received an informational update on flood damage and mitigation efforts in Gila Bend from the August 2021 flood event.

• Approved the minutes of the October 27, 2021 meeting unanimously.
• Endorsed Resolution FCD 2022R001 for the Gila Bend Drainage Improvements, a $20 million project, unanimously.
• Endorsed the Fiscal Year 2022/2023 Capital Improvement Program Prioritization Procedure draft results and staff recommendations unanimously.
• Heard an informational update on the Gila Bend flood hazard mitigation, including a recommended $20 million alternative (South Side Levees and Basins and Channelization and Flowage Easement).
• Heard that the District is exploring a $3-$4 million Floodprone Properties Assistance Program for nine Gila Bend residents.
• Heard that the District is exploring a NRCS grant for up to 75% federal cost share for repairs to a privately-owned culvert north of SR 85.

Ryan White Planning Council – Standards and Rules (STAR) Committee

The STaR Committee will review the Planning Council Bylaws and several service standards. Discussions include updates to Substance Abuse, Psychosocial Services, and Housing Services standards.

• Review of Planning Council Bylaws
• Review of Substance Abuse Service Standard
• Review of Psychosocial Services Service Standard
• Review of Housing Services Service Standard
• RWHAP Part A Recipient Update regarding Policy Clarification Notice 21-002

Ryan White Planning Council - Community Health Planning & Strategies (CHPS) Committee

The Community Health Planning & Strategies Committee of the Ryan White Planning Council will meet to review the Integrated Plan's progress, the Scope of Work and Planning Council Activity Timeline, and the Guiding Principles for the Priority Setting Resource Allocation process. They will also review survey feedback and recommendations, and discuss a third-tier case management update for self-managed clients, particularly those not virally suppressed. Votes may occur on several items.

• Review progress and updates of the Integrated Plan
• Review Scope of Work & Planning Council Activity Timelines (PCAT) for upcoming grant year
• Review and update Guiding Principles for Priority Setting Resource Allocation Process
• Review PSRA survey feedback and recommendations to Planning Council
• Third Tier Case Management Update for self-managed clients not virally suppressed

Board of Adjustment/Drainage Review Board

The Maricopa County Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings on seven cases (BA2021035, BA2021036, BA2021038, BA2021039, BA2021041, BA2021042, BA2021044, BA2021045) at its November 18, 2021 meeting. The agenda includes staff reports and supporting documents for each case, with some items having revised reports or conditions. The board will decide on these requests, which may involve variances or appeals.

• BA2021036 staff report
• BA2021038 staff report (revised 11-12-21)
• BA2021039 staff report (revised 11-12-21)
• BA2021044 and BA2021045 with email in support and revised condition
• BA2021035 and BA2021042 staff reports

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Maricopa Planning & Zoning Commission is meeting to review a comprehensive plan amendment (CPA2021009) and will hold public hearings virtually via GoToWebinar. The agenda includes staff reports and a virtual handout for the amendment. No other substantive items are listed.

• Review of comprehensive plan amendment CPA2021009
• Public hearing on CPA2021009
• GoToWebinar user guide for virtual public hearings

The Planning and Zoning Commission voted 5-1 to deny CPA2021009, a major comprehensive plan amendment that would have changed the land-use designation for about 1,000 acres near Morristown from Rural Residential to Single-Family Transitional Lot, allowing up to 5,000 homes. The vote sends the case to the Board of Supervisors with a recommendation of denial. The commission also approved the minutes of the September 23 meeting as written.

• Denied CPA2021009 (Santa Barbara Ranch) 5-1, recommending denial to the Board of Supervisors.
• Approved the September 23, 2021 meeting minutes as written.

Planning & Development items for the Board of Supervisors' agenda

The Maricopa County Board of Supervisors is meeting to consider planning and zoning items, including staff reports and a text amendment (TA2018001). The agenda includes handouts from industry representatives and the applicant regarding this amendment. The board will decide or discuss these items at the November 17, 2021 meeting.

• Review of staff report 22021031
• Text amendment TA2018001 with staff report and handouts from industry reps and applicant

Smart Savings Committee (Deferred Compensation)

The committee will review updates from Nationwide Retirement Solutions regarding cyber security and participant data. Members will also discuss the Sageview-Investment Performance Report and a current Watch List of funds.

• Nationwide Retirement Solutions: Cyber Security, Participant Data, ProAccount Review, and Performance Report
• Sageview-Investment Performance Report discussion
• Watch List review including Vanguard Select Value, Dodge and Cox, and T. Rowe Price Mid-cap Growth

The Smart Savings Committee unanimously approved the August 12, 2021 meeting minutes and voted to remove the Dodge & Cox International Stock and Vanguard Selected Value funds from the watch list, as recommended by SageView. The committee also received performance reports from Nationwide and SageView, noting the plan's $707.58M balance and 12,202 participants. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved August 12, 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Removed Dodge & Cox International Stock and Vanguard Selected Value funds from watch list (unanimous)

Merit Systems Commission

The Maricopa County Merit Systems Commission will consider the Hearing Officer's recommendation to dismiss an appeal and sustain an 80-hour suspension in the case of Cooning v Maricopa County Sheriff's Office. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes, status updates on appeals, and public comment periods for both the Employee and Law Enforcement Officers' Merit Systems.

• Cooning v Maricopa County Sheriff's Office (MC FY21-E01): 80-hour suspension appeal, HO recommends dismissal and sustaining discipline
• Approval of October 19, 2021 EMS Commission minutes
• Approval of October 19, 2021 LEOMS Commission minutes
• Status reports on upcoming EMS and LEOMS appeals

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Maricopa Planning & Zoning Commission is meeting to review staff reports and public hearing materials for several zoning and development applications. The agenda includes two staff reports (22021017, 22021067), three comprehensive plan amendments (CPA2021007, CPA2021010, CPA2021011), and a development master plan with a related zoning case (DMP2021001 and 22021050). The commission will likely discuss or decide on these items, with public hearing materials available for some.

• Staff report 22021017
• Staff report 22021067
• Comprehensive plan amendment CPA2021007 with handout memo
• Comprehensive plan amendment CPA2021010 with handout memo
• Development master plan DMP2021001 and zoning case 22021050 with opposition handout

The commission approved a major amendment to the White Tank Foothills Development Master Plan and a related zone change, allowing up to 770 residential units in Phase 3 (up from 1,381 total lots to 1,746). The vote was 5-1 for both items, with Commissioner McGee dissenting. The commission also approved three solar-related comprehensive plan amendments (Harquahala Sun, Yellow Bell Solar, Hyder Solar & Storage) by 4-3 votes, despite concerns from Luke Air Force Base. Two consent agenda items were approved 7-0: a special use permit for Karso Landscape Material and a zone change for Villages at Pleasant River.

• Approved DMP2021001 White Tank Foothills Phase 3 major amendment (5-1)
• Approved Z2021050 White Tank Foothills Phase 3 zone change (5-1)
• Approved CPA2021007 Harquahala Sun solar CPA (4-3)
• Approved CPA2021010 Yellow Bell Solar CPA (4-3)
• Approved CPA2021011 Hyder Solar & Storage CPA (4-3)
• Approved consent agenda Z2021017 Karso Landscape Material SUP (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda Z2021067 Villages at Pleasant River zone change (7-0)
• Denied motion to continue CPA2021007 to November 18 (4-3)

Benefit Board of Trustees

The Maricopa County Self-Insured Benefits Trust Fund Board of Trustees will review financial statements, reserves, and a stop-loss insurance recommendation, then vote on motions to approve reserves, accept not purchasing stop-loss for FY 2023, and recommend total premiums and plan changes for Plan Year 2022-2023 to the Board of Supervisors. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes and a public comment period.

• Vote to approve recommended reserves for the Benefits Trust
• Vote to accept recommendation not to purchase Stop-Loss insurance for Fiscal Year 2023
• Vote to recommend total premiums and plan changes for Plan Year 2022-2023 to the Board of Supervisors
• Presentation and discussion of YTD financial statements and full year 2021-2022 forecast
• Discussion of Health and Welfare Benefits Plan for Plan Year 2022-2023

The Benefits Trust Fund Board approved the recommended reserves, accepted the recommendation not to purchase stop-loss insurance for FY 2023, and recommended the total premiums and plan changes for Plan Year 2022-2023 to the Board of Supervisors. All votes were unanimous (4-0). The board also approved the August 24, 2021 meeting minutes.

• Approved August 24, 2021 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Approved recommended reserves for the Benefits Trust (4-0)
• Accepted recommendation not to purchase stop-loss insurance for FY 2023 (4-0)
• Recommended total premiums and plan changes for PY 2022-2023 to Board of Supervisors (4-0)

Planning & Development items for the Board of Supervisors' agenda

The Board of Supervisors is meeting to consider planning and zoning items, including a staff report on zoning case Z2021045. The agenda provides limited detail, with the specific action or recommendation on this case to be determined from the attached report.

• Review of zoning case Z2021045

Ryan White Planning Council - Executive Committee

The Ryan White Planning Council Executive Committee is meeting to receive a chair update, discuss and possibly vote on updates to committee policies and procedures, and begin work on a Memorandum of Understanding in December. The agenda also includes time for current event summaries and public comment, but no decisions are expected on those items.

• Chair update on Phoenix EMA Planning Council, with possible vote
• Discussion and possible vote on updating Executive Committee Policies and Procedures
• Work on Bylaws and Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to begin in December
• Public comment period

MCSO Correctional Officer Retirement Plan (CORP) Local Board

The CORP Local Board will consider approving six normal retirements, one accidental disability retirement application, a deferred annuity, and several survivor/beneficiary payments, including line-of-duty benefits for two work-related deaths. The board may also convene in executive session for personnel and legal matters. The meeting is scheduled for November 2, 2021, at noon.

• Approval of six normal retirements with monthly amounts from $1,328.22 to $2,397.56
• Line of Duty Surviving Spouse Benefit for Kristy Thomas, $4,531.23
• Line of Duty Designated Beneficiary payment of $67,462.03 to children of Detention Officer Alicia Carter
• Designated Beneficiary payments: $68,534.54 to Christine Hale and $8,173.60 to Kevin and Le Ann Burbank
• Receipt of Accidental Disability Retirement Application for Kyle Bowers

The board unanimously denied former Officer Kyle Bowers' application for Accidental Disability Retirement, citing that the documentation did not meet statutory requirements and that events were within normal working conditions or occurred outside employment. The board also approved multiple normal retirement benefits, deferred annuity, line-of-duty survivor and beneficiary benefits, and new memberships, all unanimously.

• Denied Accidental Disability Retirement for Kyle Bowers (unanimous)
• Approved 6 Normal Retirement Benefits (unanimous)
• Approved Deferred Annuity for Duane Smith (unanimous)
• Approved Line of Duty Surviving Spouse Benefit for Kristy Thomas (unanimous)
• Approved Line of Duty Designated Beneficiary Benefits for Carter children (unanimous)
• Approved Designated Beneficiary Benefits for Hale and Burbank families (unanimous)
• Approved 19 new memberships (unanimous)

MCSO Public Safety Personnel Retirement System (PSPRS) Local Board

The Maricopa County Sheriff's Office Public Safety Personnel Retirement System Local Board is meeting to decide on pension benefits, disability applications, and membership entries. The board will also consider the rehiring of a retired member in a non-designated position.

• Decision on pension benefit continuation for Zoltan Kardos
• Ordinary Disability Application for Deputy David Leifer
• Deferred Retirement Option Plan (DROP) entries for Roderick Deshawn Jackson ($3,654.03/mo), David Charles Tennyson, Jr. ($4,229.36/mo), and Amy Beth Thompson ($3,789.33/mo)
• Membership approvals for seven individuals effective October 11 and October 25, 2021
• Accidental Disability Retirement application from Sgt. Christopher Vogt

The Maricopa County Sheriff's Office PSPRS Local Board unanimously approved the rehiring of retired member Zoltan 'Rob' Kardos into a non-designated position with continued pension benefits, approved ordinary disability retirement for Deputy David Leifer based on an IME report, and approved three DROP entries. The board also approved seven new PSPRS memberships and the minutes from the October 5, 2021 meeting. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved October 5, 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved rehiring of Zoltan 'Rob' Kardos as Training Sergeant with continued pension benefits (unanimous)
• Approved ordinary disability retirement for Deputy David Leifer (unanimous)
• Approved DROP entry for Roderick Jackson effective 10/5/2021, monthly $3,654.03 (unanimous)
• Approved DROP entry for David Tennyson effective 10/31/2021, monthly $4,229.36 (unanimous)
• Approved DROP entry for Amy Thompson effective 11/29/2021, monthly $3,789.33 (unanimous)
• Approved seven new PSPRS memberships with pre-existing conditions noted (unanimous)

Flood Control Advisory Board

The Flood Control Advisory Board will consider endorsing Resolution FCD 2021R003 for the Pima Road Drainage Channel, a $8.5 million project to mitigate flooding in Scottsdale. The board will also elect officers and appoint standing committee members for the coming year, and approve the September meeting minutes.

• Resolution FCD 2021R003 for Pima Road Drainage Channel, estimated $8.5M total ($4.25M city share, $4.25M FCD share)
• Election of officers for November 2021 to October 2022: Chairman Hemant Patel, Vice Chairman Daniel Worth, Secretary Dick Schaner
• Appointment of FCAB standing committees (Legislative, Policy, Program & Budget, Public Information)
• Approval of September 22, 2021 meeting minutes

The Flood Control Advisory Board unanimously endorsed Resolution FCD 2021R003 for the Pima Road Drainage Channel, recommending the Board of Directors adopt it. The $8.5 million project, split 50/50 with the City of Scottsdale, will provide 100-year flood mitigation to about 56 at-risk structures. The board also approved prior meeting minutes, elected officers for November 2021 to October 2022, and appointed members to standing committees.

• Approved minutes of September 22, 2021 meeting (unanimous)
• Elected Hemant Patel Chairman, Daniel Worth Vice Chairman, Dick Schaner Secretary for Nov 2021-Oct 2022 (unanimous)
• Appointed members to Legislative, Policy, Program and Budget, and Public Information committees (unanimous)
• Endorsed Pima Road Drainage Channel Resolution FCD 2021R003, $8.5M total cost (unanimous)

Audit Advisory Committee

The committee will meet to approve minutes from August 25, 2021. Members will receive updates from Internal Audit, the Auditor General, and Finance/Budget.

• Approval of August 25, 2021 meeting minutes
• Internal Audit update from Mike McGee
• Auditor General update from Dave Glennon
• Finance/Budget update from Cindy Goelz

The committee unanimously approved the May 26, 2021 meeting minutes. Members received updates on internal audits, the Auditor General's financial audit, and finance/budget matters, including ARPA reviews and the upcoming FY23 budget guidelines. No other formal decisions were made.

• Approved May 26, 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Ryan White Planning Council - Executive Committee

The Executive Committee of the Phoenix EMA Ryan White Planning Council meets to review minutes, receive updates from the Chair and administrative agent, and hear committee reports. They will also review the Assessment of the Efficiency of the Administrative Mechanism and receive a needs assessment presentation from the Arizona Department of Health Services. Votes may be taken on several agenda items.

• Review of August 30, 2021 meeting minutes
• Chair update on Phoenix EMA Planning Council, including December MOU work
• Review of Part A Expenditure Reports by Service Category
• Carryover Requests and Allocation recommendations
• ADHS Needs Assessment Presentation

Ryan White Planning Council

The Maricopa County Ryan White Planning Council will meet to review minutes, receive updates from the Chair and Recipient's Office, and consider votes on various agenda items including expenditure reports, carryover requests, and allocation recommendations. The council will also approve new members, hear committee updates, and receive training on Arizona's Open Meeting Law.

• Review of Part A expenditure reports by service category
• Discussion of carryover requests and allocation recommendations
• Approval of new Planning Council members
• Presentation on Arizona Open Meeting Law training
• Presentation of the Assessment of the Efficiency of the Administrative Mechanism (AEAM)

The Planning Council approved the RWHAP Part A allocations and expenditures as presented, approved two new members recommended by the TEAM Committee, and approved the updated Policies and Procedures from the TEAM, CHPS, and StAR Committees. The council also received updates on the grant application, HRSA policy clarification, and the Arizona Integrated Plan focus groups. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved RWHAP Part A Allocations and Expenditures (unanimous, 1 abstention)
• Approved Hernan Vigellas and Casey Simon to the Planning Council (13-0, 3 abstentions)
• Approved Policies and Procedures from TEAM, CHPS, and StAR Committees (unanimous, 3 abstentions)
• Approved minutes from August 31 and September 1, 2021 (unanimous)

Board of Health

The Maricopa County Board of Health will consider recommending revisions to air quality rules, including Rule 600 (Emergency Episodes) and Rule 270 (Performance Tests), and approving an expedited process for a new fireworks restriction ordinance. The board will also review FY 2022 first-quarter budget status reports for Public Health and Environmental Services, and consider 14 fee waiver applications. The meeting is largely procedural, with most items being discussed or acted upon.

• Recommend approval of Rule 600 (Emergency Episodes) revisions to align with state code R18-2-220
• Approve initiation of regulatory change for Rule 270 (Performance Tests)
• Approve expedited rulemaking for Ordinance P-35 (Fireworks Restriction Ordinance)
• Review FY 2022 Q1 budget status reports for Public Health and Environmental Services
• Consider 14 fee waiver applications

The Board of Health recommended approval of proposed revisions to Air Quality Rule 600 (Emergency Episodes) to align with state standards, approved initiation of rulemaking for Rule 270 (Performance Tests), and approved expedited rulemaking for a new fireworks restriction ordinance (P-35). The board also approved 14 permit fee waiver applications for charitable nonprofits. All votes were unanimous.

• Recommended approval of Rule 600 (Emergency Episodes) revisions to Board of Supervisors (unanimous)
• Approved initiation of rulemaking for Rule 270 (Performance Tests) (unanimous)
• Approved expedited rulemaking for Ordinance P-35 (Fireworks Restriction) (unanimous)
• Approved 14 permit fee waiver applications (P1-P11, C1-C3) (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from August 9, 2021 meeting (unanimous)

Board of Health

The Finance Committee of the Maricopa County Board of Health is meeting to discuss finance-related items. The board may vote to enter an executive session for legal advice on any listed matter. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with no specific action items detailed.

• Possible executive session for legal advice under A.R.S. §38-431.03.(A)(3)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Zoning, Implementation, Policy, Procedure and Ordinance Review (ZIPPOR) Committee reviewed a proposed text amendment (TA2020001) to revise Maricopa County Zoning Ordinance regulations for group homes and group care facilities, aiming to align with Fair Housing Act requirements. The amendment would replace 'Group Home' with 'Community Residence,' allow such residences by right in most districts, and add administrative review and appeal processes. After discussion, the committee took no action, and the item was not forwarded to the Planning and Zoning Commission.

• No action taken on TA2020001 text amendment
• Reviewed proposed changes to group home definitions and regulations
• Discussed Fair Housing compliance and administrative appeal process

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Maricopa Planning & Zoning Commission is meeting to review staff reports for items $2021007 and Z2021031, along with a handout memo. The agenda also includes a Zoning, Infrastructure, Policy, Procedure, and Ordinance Review (ZIPPOR) session with a draft staff report for TA2020001. The meeting is largely procedural, with details in the linked staff reports.

• $2021007 staff report
• Z2021031 staff report and handout memo
• ZIPPOR agenda for October 21, 2021
• TA2020001 draft staff report

The Commission approved a modification of conditions for the 83rd Ave. & Broadway project, allowing reduced development standards for residential lots while prohibiting three-story homes. The consent agenda, a preliminary plat for the Riverwalk subdivision with 89 lots, was also approved. Commissioner Danzeisen recused himself from the zoning vote due to a conflict of interest.

• Approved consent agenda S2021007, Riverwalk preliminary plat with 89 lots, 6-0
• Approved Z2021031, modification of conditions for 83rd Ave. & Broadway, 5-0 (Danzeisen recused)
• Prohibited three-story residential homes in the 83rd Ave. & Broadway project
• Reduced average lot area per dwelling unit from 2,500 to 2,300 sq ft for Neo-Traditional product
• Set development standards for Neo-Traditional and Traditional product types (e.g., 0' front yard, 30' lot width)
• Required a 10-foot multi-use trail along Broadway Road
• Required a pre-annexation service agreement with City of Phoenix for water/sewer
• Approved October 7, 2021 minutes as written

Flood Control General Public Meetings

The Flood Control District of Maricopa County’s Board of Hearing Review will meet virtually to conduct an appeal hearing. The board will also consider the approval of minutes from the September 9, 2021, meeting.

• Appeal hearing: In the Matter of Sun Land Materials, L.L.C., BOHR-2021-001

Planning & Development items for the Board of Supervisors' agenda

The Maricopa County Board of Supervisors is scheduled to consider planning and zoning item Z2019134 during its October 20, 2021 meeting. The agenda includes a staff report on this case, but no details on the nature of the request are provided in the agenda text. The item appears to be a zoning matter under board review.

• Zoning case Z2019134 scheduled for board consideration
• Staff report on Z2019134 available for review

Transportation Advisory Board

The Maricopa County Transportation Advisory Board is meeting virtually to discuss transportation issues, including a second public hearing on an ordinance addressing requirements for permits to work in the county right-of-way. The board will also receive updates from the director and on regional coordination efforts. The agenda includes routine items like call to order, public comment, and approval of minutes.

• Second public hearing on ordinance addressing requirements for permits to work in county right-of-way
• Director's update on current issues and events affecting MCDOT
• Discussion of MCDOT's coordination with regional partners
• Approval of August 17, 2021 regular meeting minutes

The Transportation Advisory Board unanimously recommended that the proposed Ordinance Addressing Requirements for Permits to Work in Right-of-Way be submitted to the Board of Supervisors for adoption. The ordinance consolidates two existing resolutions into one document, reducing it from 36 to 12 pages, and updates references to other standards. The board also approved the minutes from the August 17, 2021 meeting.

• Recommended ordinance for right-of-way permits to Board of Supervisors (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of August 17, 2021 meeting (unanimous)

Merit Systems Commission

The Commission will review the status of upcoming employee and law enforcement merit system appeals. The agenda also includes the approval of previous meeting minutes and a discussion regarding the extension of the Law Enforcement Sergeant and Lieutenant promotional register.

• Approval of June 8, 2021, Employee Merit System Commission minutes
• Status report on Employee Merit System appeals
• Extension of Law Enforcement Sergeant and Lieutenant Promotional Register
• Status report on Law Enforcement Officers’ Merit System appeals

Ryan White Planning Council – Standards and Rules (STAR) Committee

The Ryan White Planning Council Standards and Rules Committee is meeting to review and potentially update several service standards and organizational policies. The body will discuss standards for housing, substance abuse, and psychosocial services, as well as the Phoenix EMA bylaws.

• Review of Housing Services service standard
• Review of Substance Abuse service standard
• Review of Psychosocial Services service standard
• Review of Planning Council and subcommittee policies
• Review of Phoenix EMA Bylaws

The STaR Committee approved the CHPS Committee Policies and Procedures, with a caveat to review items under review, and approved the Executive Committee's Policies and Procedures for forwarding to the Full Planning Council. Both motions passed unanimously. The committee tabled reviews of Substance Use Services and Psychosocial Services service standards for the next meeting, and began discussing Housing Services service standards without action.

• Approved CHPS Committee Policies and Procedures with caveat to review items under review (unanimous)
• Approved Executive Committee's Policies and Procedures to forward to Full Planning Council (unanimous)
• Tabled Substance Use Services Service Standard review
• Tabled Psychosocial Services Service Standard review

Ryan White Planning Council - Community Health Planning & Strategies (CHPS) Committee

The Community Health Planning & Strategies (CHPS) Committee of the Ryan White Planning Council will meet virtually to review and possibly vote on its Policies and Procedures. The agenda also includes routine items like welcome, quorum determination, current event summaries, and public comment. No other substantive decisions are listed.

• Review and possible vote on CHPS Committee Policies and Procedures
• Public comment period
• Current event summaries by council members

The CHPS Committee approved edits to its Policies and Procedures Manual unanimously. The meeting was extended by ten minutes to accommodate business. No other substantive decisions were made; a discussion about volunteering at the Pride Festival was held with no action taken.

• Approved edits to Policies and Procedures Manual (unanimous)
• Approved motion to extend meeting by ten minutes (unanimous)

Board of Adjustment/Drainage Review Board

The Maricopa County Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings on three applications (BA2021025, BA2021033, BA2021034) on October 14, 2021. The agenda includes staff reports and a support handout for one case. No decisions are listed; the board will discuss and likely vote on these items.

• Public hearing on application BA2021025
• Public hearing on application BA2021033
• Public hearing on application BA2021034
• Support handout for BA2021034

The Board of Adjustment approved all three variance requests on the agenda. The consent agenda included a variance for 86% lot coverage in Sun City and a hillside disturbance variance in Paradise Valley. The regular agenda included a setback variance for a property in Peoria. All approvals were unanimous 4-0.

• Approved BA2021025 (Goodwin Property) for 86% lot coverage with condition 'a' (4-0)
• Approved BA2021033 (Calica Property) for hillside disturbance and wall encroachment with conditions 'a'-'c' (4-0)
• Approved BA2021034 (Jenkins Property) for reduced front and side setbacks with conditions 'a'-'b' (4-0)

Flood Control District Stakeholder Group

The regular meeting of the Flood Stakeholder Group scheduled for October 14, 2021, was cancelled.

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Maricopa Planning & Zoning Commission is meeting to review four staff reports (items S2021003, S2021013, S2021019, and 22021045). The agenda includes a Gotowebinar user guide for public hearings, indicating the meeting will be conducted virtually. No specific decisions or details are listed in the agenda text.

• Review of staff report S2021003
• Review of staff report S2021013
• Review of staff report S2021019
• Review of staff report 22021045
• Public hearings via Gotowebinar

The Maricopa County Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously approved the consent agenda, which included three preliminary plats and one zone change. The approvals were granted with specific conditions for each project, covering engineering, drainage, traffic, and other requirements. The meeting was brief and adjourned at 9:38 a.m.

• Approved preliminary plat S2021003 (Zanjero Trails Parcel 31) with conditions 'a'-'s' (9-0)
• Approved preliminary plat S2021013 (56th & Lone Mountain) with conditions 'a'-'n' (9-0)
• Approved preliminary plat S2021019 (Stonebridge Manor) with conditions 'a'-'o' (9-0)
• Approved zone change Z2021045 (Hancock Communities – Vistancia West) with conditions 'a'-'i' (9-0)

Planning & Development items for the Board of Supervisors' agenda

The Board of Supervisors is meeting to consider planning and zoning matters, including staff reports on specific cases. The agenda lists three items with associated staff reports, but the details of each are not provided in the text.

• Review of staff report for case 22020099
• Review of staff report for case 22021058
• Review of staff report for case TA2018001

MCSO Correctional Officer Retirement Plan (CORP) Local Board

The Maricopa County Sheriff's Office Corrections Officer Retirement Plan (CORP) Local Board will meet to approve retirement benefits for six officers, survivor benefits for four spouses, a designated beneficiary payment, a deferred annuity, and the rehiring of three retired members in non-CORP positions. The board will also approve minutes, consider new membership applications, and hear public comments.

• Approval of normal retirement for six officers with monthly amounts from $1,792.64 to $3,718.01
• Surviving spouse benefits for four spouses, amounts from $355.46 to $2,883.55
• Designated beneficiary payment to children of Detention Officer Alicia Carter
• Rehire approvals for James Lewis, Jeffery Williams, and Michael Jacobson in non-CORP positions
• New membership applications for 14 individuals effective September 2021

The Maricopa County Sheriff's Office Corrections Officer Retirement Plan Local Board approved multiple retirement, survivor, and beneficiary benefit applications, as well as rehiring retired members into non-designated positions with continued pension benefits. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved normal retirement benefits for 7 officers (unanimous)
• Approved surviving spouse benefits for 4 spouses (unanimous)
• Approved designated beneficiary benefits for 2 children (unanimous)
• Approved deferred annuity for Dennis Duncan (unanimous)
• Approved rehiring of 3 retired members with continued pension (unanimous)
• Approved 14 new membership applications (unanimous)
• Approved September 10, 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)

MCSO Public Safety Personnel Retirement System (PSPRS) Local Board

The Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office PSPRS Local Board is meeting to approve retirement benefits and entries into the Deferred Retirement Option Plan (DROP). The board will also decide if a retired member's pension should continue after rehiring in a non-designated position.

• Decision on pension continuation for Zoltan Kardos
• Normal retirement benefit of $7,811.68 monthly for Frederick Kiyoshi McCann
• DROP retirement benefit of $5,073.05 monthly for Garrett C. Smith
• DROP entry for Michael C. Stedman at $4,229.63 monthly
• DROP entry for Gregory J. Sacco at $3,664.57 monthly

The MCSO PSPRS Local Board tabled a decision on whether to continue the pension benefit of retired member Zoltan Kardos, who returned to work as a Training Sergeant, pending receipt of documentation from Division Manager Brad Cutliffe. The board also approved several retirement and DROP applications, and approved the previous meeting's minutes.

• Approved September 10, 2021 board meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Tabled rehiring of retired PSPRS member Zoltan Kardos into non-designated position pending documentation (unanimous)
• Approved normal retirement benefit for Frederick Kiyoshi McCann, effective 9/30/2021, $7,811.68/month (unanimous)
• Approved DROP retirement for Garrett C. Smith, effective 10/01/2021, $5,073.05/month (unanimous)
• Approved DROP entry for Michael C. Stedman, effective 09/30/2021, $4,229.63/month (unanimous)
• Approved DROP entry for Gregory J. Sacco, effective 10/06/2021, $3,664.57/month (unanimous)

Ryan White Planning Council – Standards and Rules (STAR) Committee

The Standards and Rules (STAR) Committee is meeting to review and potentially update several service standards and organizational policies. The body will discuss updates to the Phoenix EMA Bylaws and specific program standards.

• Review of Substance Abuse service standard
• Review of Psychosocial Services service standard
• Review of Housing Services service standard
• Review of Planning Council and subcommittee policies
• Review of the Bylaws of the Phoenix EMA

The STaR Committee approved its own Policies and Procedures and the TEAM Committee Policies and Procedures, with a caveat to review a non-planning council member item. The committee tabled reviews of Substance Use and Psychosocial Services Service Standards for the next meeting. It also discussed Housing Services Service Standards and heard updates on new staff and a media campaign, but took no action on these items.

• Approved STaR Committee Policies and Procedures (unanimous)
• Approved TEAM Committee Policies and Procedures with caveat to review non-planning council member item (unanimous)
• Tabled Substance Use Services Service Standard review
• Tabled Psychosocial Services Service Standard review

Ryan White Planning Council - Community Health Planning & Strategies (CHPS) Committee

The Community Health Planning & Strategies Committee is meeting to review and potentially vote on the integrated plan, Continuum of Care by service category, and its own policies and procedures. They will also plan the next needs assessment, hear updates from the Housing Coalition, and address parking lot items. The agenda is largely procedural, with most items subject to a vote if necessary.

• Review progress of the Integrated Plan
• Review EMA Continuum of Care by Service Category
• Review and edit CHPS Committee Policies and Procedures
• Planning for Needs Assessments
• Update from Housing Coalition by Rose Conner and Debbie Elliot

The CHPS Committee approved the July 27, 2021 minutes unanimously. All other agenda items were discussion-only, including updates on the Integrated Plan, EMA Continuum of Care, and Housing Coalition. No substantive policy decisions were made.

• Approved July 27, 2021 minutes (unanimous)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Maricopa Planning & Zoning Commission is meeting to consider agenda item Z2019134, supported by a staff report and multiple handouts. Opposition documents received on September 22 and 23, 2021 are included, indicating public comments on the case. The meeting also includes a Gotowebinar user guide for conducting public hearings remotely.

• Case Z2019134 staff report and handouts
• Opposition received 9-22-21 and 9-23-21 for Z2019134
• Gotowebinar user guide for public hearings

The Maricopa County Planning and Zoning Commission approved Special Use Permit Z2019134 for the Enchanted Garden wedding/event facility in the Rural-43 district near Carver Rd. and 43rd Ave. The approval includes conditions limiting outdoor music to string instruments and vocals, restricting hours, and requiring sound attenuation. The vote was 5-2.

• Approved Special Use Permit Z2019134 for Enchanted Garden wedding venue (5-2)
• Approved modifications to conditions 'e.3' and 'h' and added conditions 'k', 'l', and 'm'
• Condition 'm' limits outdoor live performances to string instruments and/or vocal
• Condition 'h' sets event hours: 8 a.m.-10 p.m. Mon-Thu, 8 a.m.-11 p.m. Fri-Sun
• Condition 'g' requires sound attenuation to maintain 45 decibels at property line
• Condition 'd' sets SUP validity for 15 years, expiring October 20, 2036

Flood Control Advisory Board

The Flood Control Advisory Board will consider endorsing two intergovernmental agreements (IGAs) for storm drain projects: one with Phoenix for the 51st Avenue and Dobbins Road Flood Mitigation Project ($3.5M, 50/50 cost share), and one with Litchfield Park for the Downtown Storm Drain Project Phases 4 and 5 ($433,050, 50/50 cost share). The board will also review the FY 2021 year-end financials and receive a 2021 monsoon update. The agenda includes approval of prior meeting minutes and public comment.

• IGA FCD 2021A006 with Phoenix for 51st Ave & Dobbins Rd storm drain design, utility relocations, rights-of-way; $3.5M total, 50/50 cost share
• IGA FCD 2021A009 with Litchfield Park for Downtown Storm Drain Project Phases 4 & 5; $433,050 total, 50/50 cost share
• FY 2021 year-end financial review: revenues $79.47M, expenditures $65.97M
• 2021 monsoon update: wetter than normal, multiple flooding events
• Approval of April 28, 2021 meeting minutes

The Flood Control Advisory Board unanimously endorsed two intergovernmental agreements (IGAs) for flood mitigation projects, recommending them to the Board of Directors for approval. The first is a $3.5M IGA with Phoenix for the 51st Avenue and Dobbins Road project; the second is a $433,050 IGA with Litchfield Park for Downtown Drain Project Phases 4 and 5. The board also received informational updates on FY2021 finances and the 2021 monsoon season, with no formal action taken on those items.

• Endorsed IGA FCD 2021A006 for 51st Avenue and Dobbins Road flood mitigation ($3.5M, unanimous)
• Endorsed IGA FCD 2021A009 for Litchfield Park Downtown Drain Project Phases 4 and 5 ($433,050, unanimous)
• Approved minutes of April 28, 2021 meeting (unanimous)

Board of Adjustment/Drainage Review Board

The Maricopa County Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings on four cases (BA2021028, BA2021032, BA2021024, BA2021030) at its September 16, 2021 meeting. The agenda includes staff reports for each case, but the specific details of the cases are not provided in the agenda text.

• Four Board of Adjustment cases scheduled for public hearing
• Staff reports available for each case

The Board of Adjustment denied a variance for Manuel Ledezma's property (APN 500-68-004X) to allow a 43,055 sq. ft. lot where 43,560 sq. ft. is the minimum, voting 2-1. The board approved a variance for the Huck Property (BA2021024) to allow a 21-foot side-yard setback where 30 feet is required, and approved a consent agenda item (BA2021032) for a 3.5-foot front setback for an accessory structure. One item (BA2021028) was withdrawn by the applicant.

• Denied BA2021030 Ledezma Property variance for reduced lot area (2-1)
• Approved BA2021024 Huck Property variance for 21' side-yard setback (3-0)
• Approved BA2021032 Hirsch Property consent agenda variance for 3.5' front setback (3-0)
• Noted BA2021028 Dovetail Development variance withdrawn by applicant

MCSO Public Safety Personnel Retirement System (PSPRS) Local Board

The Maricopa County Sheriff's Office Public Safety Personnel Retirement System Local Board is meeting to decide on retirement benefits, DROP entries, and membership approvals. The board will also consider a disability retirement application and a request to continue pension benefits for a rehired member.

• Normal retirement benefit for Salvador S. Cuevas in the monthly amount of $4,173.13
• DROP retirement benefit for Jackie D. Hale in the monthly amount of $4,167.08
• DROP entries for Jeffrey S. Dunst ($3,851.52/month) and John W. Bailey ($8,220.98/month)
• Surviving spouse benefits for Jo Pennington in the amount of $3,341.73
• Membership approvals for 15 individuals into the PSPRS

The Maricopa County Sheriff's Office PSPRS Local Board approved the minutes from the August 3, 2021 meeting and unanimously approved 15 new PSPRS memberships, with pre-existing conditions noted for three applicants. The board tabled a decision on whether retired deputy Zoltan Kardos should continue receiving his pension while working in a non-designated position, pending further clarification from PSPRS. The board also noted the passing of retired Captain Larry Wendt, with no action required.

• Approved August 3, 2021 board meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Tabled rehire pension decision for Zoltan Kardos pending PSPRS clarification (unanimous)
• Approved 15 new PSPRS memberships, including three with pre-existing conditions (unanimous)
• Noted retiree death of Captain Larry Wendt; no action required

MCSO Correctional Officer Retirement Plan (CORP) Local Board

The Maricopa County Sheriff's Office Corrections Officer Retirement Plan (CORP) Local Board will meet to approve normal retirements, surviving spouse benefits, and new membership applications. The board will also consider minutes from the August 3, 2021 meeting and may enter executive session for personnel and legal matters. This is a routine administrative meeting with no policy decisions.

• Approval of 10 normal retirements with monthly amounts ranging from $2,151.16 to $6,139.22
• Approval of surviving spouse benefits for Elizabeth York ($1,281.99) and Elena Jurca ($1,693.99)
• Approval of 6 new membership applications, including one with pre-existing conditions noted
• Informational items: years of service purchase for Kent Alger (3.833) and 7 refund applications
• Next meeting scheduled for October 5, 2021 at 12:00 p.m.

The Corrections Officer Retirement Plan Local Board approved 11 normal retirement benefit applications with monthly amounts ranging from $2,151.16 to $6,139.22, and two surviving spouse benefit applications for Ms. Elizabeth York ($1,281.99) and Ms. Elena Jurca ($1,693.99). The board also approved seven new membership applications. All motions passed unanimously. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved retirement benefits for Randy O. Knight ($3,021.61/mo, eff. 08/06/2021)
• Approved retirement benefits for James H. Lewis ($3,994.56/mo, eff. 08/17/2021)
• Approved retirement benefits for John Joseph Julian ($6,139.22/mo, eff. 08/19/2021)
• Approved retirement benefits for Zlatan Mamela ($2,695.32/mo, eff. 08/22/2021)
• Approved retirement benefits for Jeffery Michael Williams ($2,543.14/mo, eff. 08/27/2021)
• Approved retirement benefits for Michael S. Jacobson ($3,311.89/mo, eff. 08/30/2021)
• Approved retirement benefits for Stephannie J. Earles ($2,371.53/mo, eff. 09/17/2021)
• Approved retirement benefits for Kenneth L. Strozyk ($2,151.16/mo, eff. 09/18/2021)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Maricopa Planning & Zoning Commission is meeting to review four staff reports (cases 22020099, 22021058, Z2021007, and TA2018001) and will hear public comments, including opposition/support letters and comments from Clear Channel Outdoor. The agenda includes a GoToWebinar user guide for public hearings, indicating the meeting is conducted virtually. No final decisions are listed on this agenda; items are under review.

• Case 22020099 staff report
• Case 22021058 staff report
• Case Z2021007 staff report with support documents and City of Phoenix comments
• Text amendment TA2018001 with opposition/support comments and Clear Channel Outdoor letter

The Planning and Zoning Commission approved a text amendment (TA2018001) to the Maricopa County Zoning Ordinance that would allow digital billboards along freeways, with revisions. The vote was 3-2, with Commissioner Danzeisen recused. The commission also approved two consent agenda items for zone changes and tabled a zone change for Montana Tractor & Plow Company.

• Approved TA2018001, billboard text amendment allowing digital billboards on freeways with revisions (3-2, Danzeisen recused)
• Approved consent agenda Z2020099, All Trucks Auto Parts zone change to IND-3 IUPD with conditions (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda Z2021058, Lewellen 1.25 Industrial zone change to IND-2 IUPD with conditions (7-0)
• Tabled Z2021007, Montana Tractor & Plow Company zone change to C-3 CUPD (6-1)
• Approved minutes of July 8 and July 22, 2021 (7-0)

Flood Control General Public Meetings

The Flood Control District of Maricopa County's Board of Hearing Review will hold a public hearing to continue an appeal by Sun Land Materials, L.L.C. (case BOHR-2021-001). The board will also elect officers, approve past meeting minutes, and take public comments, with no action on other business.

• Continued appeal hearing: In the Matter of Sun Land Materials, L.L.C., BOHR-2021-001
• Election of officers
• Approval of minutes from October 26, 2016 and August 12, 2021 meetings
• Public comments (information and discussion only, no action)
• Possible executive session with counsel

Planning & Development items for the Board of Supervisors' agenda

This is a procedural agenda for the Board of Supervisors' planning and zoning items. The board is set to review two staff reports, but no specific decisions or discussion topics are detailed in the provided text.

• Review of staff report 22019121
• Review of staff report 22021062

Flood Control Advisory Board

The Flood Control Advisory Board of Maricopa County will not hold its regular meeting on August 25, 2021, because there are no action items for consideration. The next regularly scheduled meeting is set for September 22, 2021.

• Meeting cancelled due to no action items
• Next meeting scheduled for September 22, 2021

Audit Advisory Committee

The committee will meet to approve minutes from the May 26, 2021 meeting. Members will receive updates from Internal Audit, the Auditor General, and Finance/Budget.

• Approval of May 26, 2021 meeting minutes
• Internal Audit update from Mike McGee
• Auditor General update from Dave Glennon
• Finance/Budget update from Cindy Goelz

The Citizens Audit Advisory Committee unanimously approved the May 26, 2021 meeting minutes. Members received updates on internal audit activities, the Auditor General's FY20 expenditure limitation report, and the county's FY22 budget adoption of just under $3.5 billion. No other formal decisions were made.

• Approved May 26, 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Benefit Board of Trustees

The Maricopa County Self-Insured Benefits Trust Fund Board of Trustees will meet by phone to review unaudited financial statements for the full year 2020-2021 and a forecast for 2021-2022, plus an update on procurement activity. The board may also vote to recess into executive session for legal advice. The meeting is largely informational, with no votes on specific contracts or policy changes listed.

• Full Year 2020-2021 Unaudited Financial Statements – presentation and discussion
• Full Year 2021-2022 Forecast – presentation and discussion
• Procurement Activity Update – discussion
• Approval of April 27, 2021 meeting minutes
• Possible executive session for legal advice

The Benefits Trust Fund Board of Trustees approved the April 27, 2021 meeting minutes unanimously (4-0). They also reviewed the full-year 2020-2021 unaudited financial statements and the 2021-2022 forecast, discussed procurement activities, and adjourned. No other formal decisions were made.

• Approved April 27, 2021 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Maricopa Planning & Zoning Commission is meeting to review zoning, infrastructure, policy, procedure, and ordinance matters through its ZIPPOR Committee, and will receive a presentation on the Maricopa County Area Plan. The agenda includes a user guide for conducting public hearings via GoToWebinar.

• Zoning, Infrastructure, Policy, Procedure, and Ordinance Review (ZIPPOR) Committee agenda
• Maricopa County Area Plan presentation
• GoToWebinar user guide for public hearings

The Zoning, Implementation, Policy, Procedure and Ordinance Review (ZIPPOR) Committee held a discussion-only meeting on the Maricopa County Area Plan Program. Staff presented a proposal to consider eliminating five outdated area plans (Laveen, Estrella, Mobile, East Mesa, Queen Creek) and to update the White Tank/Grand Avenue Area Plan. No formal action was taken; the item was for discussion only.

• Approved June 17, 2021 ZIPPOR minutes as written
• Discussed eliminating 5 area plans (Laveen, Estrella, Mobile, East Mesa, Queen Creek) — no action
• Discussed updating White Tank/Grand Avenue Area Plan — no action

Planning & Development items for the Board of Supervisors' agenda

The Maricopa County Board of Supervisors is meeting to consider several planning and zoning matters, each with accompanying staff reports. The agenda includes multiple items that will be discussed or decided, though specific details are not provided in the agenda text.

• 22019034 Staff Report
• 22020082 Staff Report
• 22021009 Staff Report
• 22021056 Staff Report
• 22021072 Staff Report

Transportation Advisory Board

The Maricopa County Transportation Advisory Board is meeting virtually to discuss and potentially act on the Transportation System Plan (TSP) 2040 update, which seeks the board's recommendation. The agenda also includes a director's update on current issues affecting MCDOT, approval of prior minutes, and public comment. The meeting is open to the public with remote participation options.

• Transportation System Plan (TSP) 2040 update seeking board recommendation
• Deputy Director Gutierrez report on MCDOT current issues
• Approval of June 15, 2021 regular meeting minutes
• Public comment period for non-agenda items
• Next meeting scheduled for October 19, 2021

The Transportation Advisory Board unanimously voted to refer the Transportation System Plan (TSP) 2040 to the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors for approval. The board also approved the minutes from the June 15, 2021 meeting. No other formal decisions were made; the meeting included updates on storm damage and ongoing road projects.

• Approved minutes of June 15, 2021 meeting (unanimous)
• Referred TSP 2040 plan to Board of Supervisors (unanimous)

Board of Adjustment/Drainage Review Board

The Maricopa County Board of Adjustment/Drainage Review Board is meeting to review seven staff reports on individual cases (BA2021026, BA2020065, BA2021009, BA2021024, BA2021029, BA2021027, TU2021025). One case, BA2021024, has a request to continue its hearing to September 16, 2021. The agenda also includes a GoToWebinar user guide for public hearings, indicating the meeting will be held virtually.

• BA2021026 staff report
• BA2020065 staff report
• BA2021009 staff report
• BA2021024 staff report and request for continuance to 9-16-21
• BA2021029, BA2021027, and TU2021025 staff reports

The Board of Adjustment approved four variances and a temporary use permit, and denied one variance request. The Lakeside Development variance was re-heard and approved 4-0, allowing setbacks and hillside/septic encroachments. The Jackson Property variance was denied 4-0. The Johnson Stewart billboard variance was approved 3-1, and the Belbe Property lot coverage variance was approved 4-0. The Thompson Event Center temporary use permit for music and Halloween events was approved 4-0.

• Approved Lakeside Development variance with conditions a-e (4-0)
• Denied Jackson Property variance for front and street-side setbacks (4-0)
• Approved Johnson Stewart billboard variance with conditions a-c (3-1)
• Approved Belbe Property lot coverage variance with condition a (4-0)
• Approved Thompson Event Center temporary use permit with conditions a-k (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda item BA2021026 with condition a (4-0)
• Granted continuance for Huck Property variance to September 16 hearing

Smart Savings Committee (Deferred Compensation)

The Smart Savings (Deferred Compensation) Committee will review investment performance reports from Sageview and Nationwide Retirement Solutions, and may take action on a Treasury Inflation Protection (TIPS) fund choice. The meeting is largely routine, with agenda items including approval of minutes and public comments.

• Approval of minutes from May 27, 2021 regular quarterly meeting
• Sageview investment performance report, including watch list items (Vanguard Select Value, Dodge and Cox, T. Rowe Price Mid-cap Growth)
• Consideration of a Treasury Inflation Protection (TIPS) fund choice
• Nationwide Retirement Solutions performance report and plan enhancement updates
• Public comments limited to 3 minutes per person

The Smart Savings Committee approved the May 27, 2021 meeting minutes unanimously. They reviewed investment performance reports from SageView and Nationwide, noting the plan has over $711.4 million in assets. The committee decided to keep three funds on the watch list and took no action on adding a TIPS fund, considering it unnecessary since TIPS options are available in the brokerage account. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved May 27, 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Kept T. Rowe Price Mid-cap Growth on watch list (Q2 2021)
• Kept Dodge & Cox International Stock on watch list (Q4 2020)
• Kept Vanguard Selected Value on watch list (Q1 2020)
• Took no action on adding TIPS fund to lineup

Flood Control General Public Meetings

The Flood Control District of Maricopa County's Board of Hearing Review will hold a public hearing on August 12, 2021, at 10 a.m. via GoToMeeting. The main item is an appeal hearing for Sun Land Materials, L.L.C. (case BOHR-2021-001). The board will also elect officers, approve minutes from a 2016 meeting, and take public comments. If needed, the board may recess into executive session with counsel.

• Appeal hearing: In the Matter of Sun Land Materials, L.L.C., BOHR-2021-001
• Election of officers
• Approval of minutes from October 26, 2016 meeting
• Public comments (no action taken)
• Possible executive session with counsel

Ryan White Planning Council

The Ryan White Planning Council is meeting via Zoom to discuss the Priority Setting Process for the 2021 PSRA meeting, with a possible vote on the matter. The agenda includes routine items such as welcome, conflict-of-interest declarations, quorum determination, and a moment of silence for those affected by HIV.

• Discussion and possible vote on Priority Setting Process for 2021 PSRA meeting
• Meeting held via Zoom, with phone access available

The Planning Council voted to approve a new data-driven methodology for setting service priorities and resource allocations for the Ryan White HIV/AIDS program. The motion passed with 14 votes in favor and 3 abstentions. The methodology will be used at the upcoming Priority Setting and Resource Allocation meetings on August 31 and September 31, 2021.

• Approved Priority Setting Data Driven Methodology (14-0-3)
• Scheduled Priority Setting and Resource Allocation meetings for Aug 31 and Sep 31, 2021

Board of Health

The Maricopa County Board of Health will review FY 2020/2021 budget status reports for Public Health and Environmental Services, consider approving 28 permit fee waivers, and discuss adopting the 2017 FDA Food Code and updates to the Environmental Health Code. The board may also enter executive session for legal advice. The meeting is virtual and open to the public.

• Approval of 28 permit fee waivers
• Adoption of 2017 FDA Food Code by reference (ES-2021-001)
• Updates to Environmental Health Code Chapters I, VIII, X, XIII (ES-2021-002)
• FY 2020/2021 budget status reports for Public Health and Environmental Services
• Approval of April 26, 2021 minutes

The Maricopa County Board of Health approved proceeding with the expedited regulatory process for two Environmental Services cases: adopting the 2017 FDA Food Code and revising the Maricopa County Environmental Health Code. The board also approved all 28 permit fee waiver applications, including one for the Kiwanis Club of Ahwatukee that was initially recommended for denial. The meeting included budget status reports and a public health update on COVID-19 and other disease trends.

• Approved EROP Expedited Process for ES-2021-001 (2017 FDA Food Code) and ES-2021-002 (MCEHC changes) (unanimous)
• Approved 20 fee waivers for Kiwanis Club of Ahwatukee Foundation Inc. (unanimous)
• Approved 27 remaining fee waiver applications (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from April 26, 2021 meeting (unanimous)

Board of Health

The Finance Committee of the Maricopa County Board of Health is meeting to discuss items on its agenda. The board may vote to enter executive session for legal advice. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with no specific items listed.

• Possible executive session for legal advice under A.R.S. §38-431.03.(A)(3)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Maricopa Planning & Zoning Commission is meeting to discuss and potentially act on several zoning items. One case (TA2018001) is scheduled for a continuance to a September 9 hearing, while two others (Z2019121 and Z2021062) have staff reports for review. The agenda also includes a user guide for public hearings via GoToWebinar.

• Continuance of TA2018001 to September 9, 2021 commission hearing
• Staff report for Z2019121
• Staff report for Z2021062
• GoToWebinar user guide for public hearings

The Maricopa County Planning and Zoning Commission approved two zone changes on the consent agenda. The first, Z2019121, allows a solar photovoltaic power and energy storage facility on about 2,855 feet northeast of 459th Ave. and Salome Hwy., changing zoning from Rural-43 to IND-2 IUPD, with conditions. The second, Z2021062, rezones about 1,280 feet south of Northern Ave. and El Mirage Rd. from Rural-43 to R-5 RUPD for the Marbella Ranch East residential development, with conditions including floodplain and noise mitigation. A text amendment on billboards was continued to September 9.

• Approved Z2019121 solar facility zone change (7-0)
• Approved Z2021062 Marbella Ranch East residential zone change (6-0)
• Continued TA2018001 billboard text amendment to September 9

Planning & Development items for the Board of Supervisors' agenda

The Board of Supervisors will review several planning and zoning items, including a request to continue case 22021021. Staff reports are available for cases 22021035, CPA2021001/22021001, 22019087, and 22021044, but the agenda does not specify the nature of these items.

• Case 22021035 staff report
• CPA2021001 & 22021001 staff report
• Case 22019087 staff report
• Case 22021021 request for continuance
• Case 22021044 staff report

MCSO Public Safety Personnel Retirement System (PSPRS) Local Board

The Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office PSPRS Local Board is meeting to approve retirement benefits and new memberships. The board will also consider an accidental disability application and discuss a vacancy following the notice given by Deputy Wisda.

• Accidental Disability Application for Martin Beverly
• Normal Retirement Benefit for Cesar B. Brockman: $5,261.04 monthly
• DROP Retirement Benefits for Douglas Wayne Doyle ($6,913.36), Daniel E. Jones ($4,982.76), and William L. Prather, Jr. ($5,072.67) monthly
• DROP entries for Aaron D. Douglas ($5,502.68), Douglas A. Matteson ($5,185.67), and Paul Anthony Chagolla ($9,220.41) monthly
• Membership approvals for 17 individuals into PSPRS

The MCSO PSPRS Local Board approved an accidental disability retirement for Martin Beverly based on an IME report, and approved multiple normal retirement benefits, DROP entries, and new memberships. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved accidental disability retirement for Martin Beverly (unanimous)
• Approved normal retirement for Cesar B. Brockman, effective 7/23/2021, monthly $5,261.04 (unanimous)
• Approved DROP retirements for Douglas Wayne Doyle, Daniel E. Jones, and William L. Prather Jr. (unanimous)
• Approved DROP entries for Aaron D. Douglas, Douglas A. Matteson, and Paul Anthony Chagolla (unanimous)
• Approved new memberships for 18 individuals, with pre-existing conditions noted for some (unanimous)
• Approved July 1, 2021 board meeting minutes (unanimous)

MCSO Correctional Officer Retirement Plan (CORP) Local Board

The Maricopa County Sheriff's Office Corrections Officer Retirement Plan Local Board will meet to approve minutes, consider a disability application, approve a normal retirement, decide whether to continue pension benefits for three retired members rehired in non-CORP positions, and approve new memberships. The board may also convene in executive session for legal and personnel matters.

• Ordinary disability application for Patrick Watt, accepted May 11, 2021, with IME report
• Normal retirement for David A. Watson, effective 07/24/2021, monthly amount $2,396.26
• Rehire pension benefit decisions for Gary Byrne, Gregory Harsha, and Lisa Pike
• Nine new membership applications with various effective dates
• Informational items: service purchase for Jeffrey Snyder and seven refund applications

The Corrections Officer Retirement Plan Local Board approved an Ordinary Disability Retirement for Officer Patrick Watt based on an IME report finding him totally and permanently disabled. The board also approved a normal retirement benefit for David A. Watson, rehiring of three retired members, and new membership applications. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved Ordinary Disability Retirement for Officer Patrick Watt (unanimous)
• Approved Normal Retirement Benefits for David A. Watson, effective 07/24/2021, monthly amount $2,396.26 (unanimous)
• Approved rehiring of Gary Byrne, Gregory Harsha, and Lisa Pike into non-designated CORP positions with continued pension benefits (unanimous)
• Approved membership applications for nine new members (unanimous)

Ryan White Planning Council – Standards and Rules (STAR) Committee

The Standards and Rules (STAR) Committee will meet to review the Planning Council and subcommittee policies and procedures for possible updates. The committee will also receive an update from the RWHAP Part A Recipient office.

• Review of Planning Council and subcommittee policies and procedures and bylaws

The STaR Committee approved the May 18, 2021 minutes unanimously and extended the meeting by ten minutes. The committee discussed but took no action on policies and procedures, and tabled reviews of the Psychosocial Services and Housing Services service standards for the next meeting. No substantive decisions were made beyond the minutes approval and meeting extension.

• Approved May 18, 2021 minutes (unanimous)
• Extended meeting by ten minutes (motion passed)

Ryan White Planning Council - Community Health Planning & Strategies (CHPS) Committee

The Community Health Planning & Strategies Committee will review and potentially vote on the Priority Setting and Resource Allocation Process, discuss allocations with the Recipient's Office, and review the Continuum of Care by Service Category. The committee will also review data gaps, update its Policies and Procedures Manual, and handle routine items like minutes and agenda approval. This is a working meeting focused on planning and resource decisions for the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program in Maricopa County.

• Review and approval of Priority Setting and Resource Allocation Process
• Allocations discussion with the Recipient's Office
• Review of EMA Continuum of Care by Service Category
• Identification of data problems or gaps in the data
• Review and update of Policies and Procedures Manual

The CHPS Committee approved the Priority Settings and Resource Allocation (PSRA) process, including a new collaborative research methodology, via roll call vote. The committee also discussed allocations, expenditures, and the Continuum of Care, but took no other formal actions. The May 18, 2021 minutes were approved unanimously with one abstention.

• Approved May 18, 2021 minutes (unanimous, D. Elliott abstained)
• Approved Priority Settings and Resource Allocation Process (roll call: 4 yes, 1 abstain)
• Approved Collaborative Research Methodology for PSRA (motion passed)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Maricopa Planning & Zoning Commission is meeting to review staff reports on multiple zoning and planning cases, including TA2018001 and several 22020xxx/22021xxx items. The agenda includes a public hearing user guide and one opposition document for case 22021072. Most items are staff report reviews rather than final decisions.

• TA2018001 staff report review
• 22020082 staff report review
• 22021009 staff report review
• 22021056 staff report review
• 22021072 staff report with opposition from H. Thorpe

The Planning and Zoning Commission approved a major amendment to the Rancho Ochoa special use permit, allowing a 17,000 sq ft banquet hall, increased parking to 584 spaces, and a 20-year permit extension, with conditions limiting events to 22 per year and setting noise curfews. The commission also approved three consent agenda items, including a Circle K store, a wireless facility, and a residential rezoning, and approved a modification to the Azure Canyon development's lot area standard.

• Approved Rancho Ochoa SUP major amendment (5-2)
• Approved consent agenda: Circle K zone change (Z2020082) (8-0)
• Approved consent agenda: wireless facility SUP (Z2021009) (8-0)
• Approved consent agenda: Zanjero Trails rezoning (Z2021056) (8-0)
• Approved Azure Canyon modification of condition (Z2021072) (7-0)
• Approved June 17, 2021 minutes as written

Board of Adjustment/Drainage Review Board

The Maricopa Board of Adjustment/Drainage Review Board is meeting to consider several agenda items, including staff reports on various applications. One application (TU2021014) has been withdrawn. The agenda includes code compliance reviews and multiple board adjustment cases, with supporting documents available for public review.

• TU2021014 withdrawn
• BA2021021 staff report
• V202000275 code compliance review
• V202001428 code compliance review
• BA2021009, BA2021020, BA2021023 staff reports

The Board of Adjustment approved two variances: one for the Wood property allowing accessory structures and a block wall outside the platted building envelope, and one for the Lybarger property allowing a reduced street-side setback for an existing mare motel. The board also affirmed a hearing officer's decision in a code compliance case and continued another case indefinitely.

• Approved BA2021021 (Zubia Property) consent agenda with conditions, 5-0.
• Affirmed the Hearing Officer's Order of Judgment in V202000275 (Trotter), 5-0.
• Continued V202001428 (Franson) indefinitely, 5-0.
• Continued BA2021009 (Jackson Property) to August 15, 3-2.
• Approved BA2021020 (Wood Property) with conditions, 4-0.
• Approved BA2021023 (Lybarger Property) with condition, 4-0.

Planning & Development items for the Board of Supervisors' agenda

The Maricopa County Board of Supervisors is scheduled to review and potentially act on 12 planning and zoning items, each accompanied by a staff report. The agenda lists case numbers and linked reports but does not provide details on the nature of each item, such as specific rezonings or contract amounts. The meeting appears to be a regular planning and zoning session with no other substantive agenda items noted.

• Case $2020027 staff report
• Case $2020028 staff report
• Case $2021011 staff report
• Case $2021017 staff report
• Case 22019015 staff report

Flood Control General Public Meetings

The Flood Control District of Maricopa County's Board of Hearing Review is meeting to elect officers, approve 2016 minutes, and hear an appeal from Sun Land Materials, L.L.C. (case BOHR-2021-001). The board may also hold an executive session with counsel if needed. Public comments are for discussion only, with no action taken.

• Appeal hearing: In the Matter of Sun Land Materials, L.L.C., BOHR-2021-001
• Election of officers
• Approval of minutes from October 26, 2016, meeting
• Possible executive session with counsel per A.R.S. § 38-431.03.A.3
• Public comments (no action taken)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Maricopa Planning & Zoning Commission is meeting to review staff reports on five development applications (cases 22021035, CPA2021001/22021001, 22019087/S2020007, 22021021, and 22021044). The agenda includes public hearing materials and opposition handouts for two cases. The commission will discuss and likely vote on these items.

• Case 22021035 staff report
• CPA2021001 and 22021001 staff report
• 22019087 and S2020007 staff report
• Case 22021021 with opposition handout
• Case 22021044 with opposition received 7-8-21

The Commission approved the consent agenda, which included a zone change for 55th & Baseline, a comprehensive plan amendment and zone change for ASLD – 117th Ave. & Williams Rd., a zone change for NEC Bethany Home & Citrus, and a preliminary plat for Citrus and Rose Lane, all with conditions. The Commission denied a zone change for Complete Animal Hospital (Z2021021) and a special use permit for a wireless communication facility (Z2021044), both by 7-0 votes.

• Approved consent agenda items Z2021035, CPA2021001, Z2021001, Z2019087, and S2020007 with conditions, 7-0.
• Denied zone change Z2021021 for Complete Animal Hospital, 7-0.
• Denied special use permit Z2021044 for Vertical Bridge/T-Mobile AZ-5068, 7-0.

Flood Control District Stakeholder Group

The regular meeting of the Flood Stakeholder Group scheduled for July 8, 2021, has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for October 14, 2021.

MCSO Public Safety Personnel Retirement System (PSPRS) Local Board

The Maricopa County Sheriff's Office PSPRS Local Board is meeting to decide on retirement benefits, surviving spouse benefits, and new membership approvals. The board will also consider an accidental disability application for Jeffrey Cadle.

• Accidental Disability Application for Jeffrey Cadle
• DROP retirement benefits for 7 individuals ranging from $3,108.70 to $5,117.51 monthly
• Surviving Spouse benefit applications for Alice Norton ($3,537.99), Teresa M. Rodgers ($3,729.59), and Mari Dawn Stratton ($3,763.70)
• Membership approvals for 10 individuals into PSPRS
• Review of years of service purchase/transfer for Darriell Bone

The board unanimously approved an accidental disability retirement for Jeffrey Cadle based on an IME report. It also approved seven normal retirement benefits from DROP, three surviving spouse benefits, and seven new memberships. The meeting was routine with no public comment or executive session.

• Approved June 1, 2021 board meeting minutes unanimously.
• Approved accidental disability retirement for Jeffrey Cadle based on IME report.
• Approved DROP retirement benefits for Brian Jakowinicz ($4,803.83/mo), Brandon Jake Uptain ($4,185.15/mo), Oliver E. Smith ($3,108.70/mo), Jeffrey S. Stec ($4,718.77/mo), Stephen M. Horath ($5,117.51/mo), Deborah D. Case ($3,193.01/mo), and Gary M. D'Agostino ($4,958.74/mo).
• Approved surviving spouse benefits for Alice Norton ($3,537.99/mo), Teresa M. Rodgers ($3,729.59/mo), and Mari Dawn Stratton ($3,763.70/mo).
• Approved new memberships for Marco Garcia Barrera, Nelson Michael Benjamin Jr., Omar Monarrez, Alexander Bailey Puckett, Hunter Owen Baney, Travis Silli Keoni Scanlan, Matthew B. Sollin, and Cody Lee Lucas, with pre-existing conditions noted where applicable.
• Noted a years-of-service purchase for Darriell Bone (0.014) with no action required.

MCSO Correctional Officer Retirement Plan (CORP) Local Board

The Maricopa County Sheriff's Office Corrections Officer Retirement Plan Local Board meets to approve routine retirement and benefit actions. The board will vote on five normal retirements, one reverse DROP application, a surviving spouse benefit, and a service credit transfer. An executive session is possible for personnel, confidential records, and legal consultation, with action taken in open session.

• Approval of normal retirements for Lisa K. Pike ($2,956.71/mo), Gregory W. Harsha ($5,307.75/mo), Kathleen Lynn Beaulieu ($2,027.33/mo), Dallas Uphold ($2,434.37/mo), William L. Flohr ($3,428.44/mo)
• Reverse DROP application for Gary James Byrne, effective 6/27/2021, retroactive to 8/1/2018, monthly amount $5,736.51
• Surviving spouse benefit for Janet Scordato, $1,330.06/mo, following death of retired Detention Officer Charles Scordato on June 23, 2021
• Transfer of 13.433 years of service credit for Louis Bolivar, $109,213.00 to Arizona State Retirement System ($47,007.42 employee, $62,205.58 employer)
• Approval of June 1, 2021 meeting minutes

The board unanimously approved five normal retirement applications, one reverse DROP retirement, one surviving spouse benefit, and a transfer service credit. All actions were approved as presented, with no discussion or opposition. The meeting was brief and adjourned after 7 minutes.

• Approved normal retirement for Lisa K. Pike, effective 06/24/2021, monthly $2,956.71.
• Approved normal retirement for Gregory W. Harsha, effective 06/30/2021, monthly $5,307.75.
• Approved normal retirement for Kathleen Lynn Beaulieu, effective 07/07/2021, monthly $2,027.33.
• Approved normal retirement for Dallas Uphold, effective 07/09/2021, monthly $2,434.37.
• Approved normal retirement for William L. Flohr, effective 7/9/2021, monthly $3,428.44.
• Approved reverse DROP retirement for Gary James Byrne, effective 6/27/2021, monthly $5,736.51.
• Approved surviving spouse benefit for Janet Scordato, $1,330.06 monthly.
• Approved transfer service credit of 13.433 years for Louis Bolivar, $109,213.00 to ASRS.

Ryan White Planning Council

The Ryan White Planning Council will meet to review minutes, receive updates from the chair and administrative agent, and discuss allocations for the 2021/2022 grant year. They will also review expenditure reports by service category and hear updates from various committees and programs. Votes may be taken on several agenda items.

• Review of 2021/2022 grant year allocations
• Review of Part A expenditure reports by service category
• Updates from TEAM, CHPS, and STaR committees
• Ending the HIV Epidemic program update
• Reports from Ryan White Part B, C, and D programs

The Planning Council approved the Recipient's Office recommendations for Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program Part A allocations, with 12 in favor and 2 abstentions. The council also approved five new and renewing TEAM Committee members. Other reports were presented for discussion only, with no action taken.

• Approved the Recipient's Office recommendations for RWHAP Part A allocations (12 for, 2 abstentions).
• Approved five TEAM Committee members: three new (Colette Kruse, Eva Steele, Hannah Throcell) and two renewals (Ricardo Fernandez, Jimmy Borders) (12 for, 2 abstentions).
• Approved the April 27, 2021 meeting minutes unanimously.
• Extended the meeting by 15 minutes unanimously.

Ryan White Planning Council - Executive Committee

The Executive Committee of the Ryan White Planning Council will meet to review and possibly vote on the summary minutes, receive updates from the Chair and the Administrative Agent, and discuss the Planning Council budget for the 2021/2022 grant year. They will also review the Annual Progress Report, administer the Assessment of the Efficiency of the Administrative Mechanism, and plan the Priority Setting and Resource Allocation Meeting. The agenda includes several routine updates and public comment periods.

• Review of 2021/2022 grant year allocation for RWHAP Part A
• Discussion of Planning Council scope of work and budget for 2021/2022
• Review of signed Annual Progress Report
• Administer Assessment of the Efficiency of the Administrative Mechanism (AAM)
• Review framework and logistics for Priority Setting and Resource Allocation (PSRA) meeting

The Executive Committee met via Zoom on June 28, 2021, with a quorum of 5 of 8 members present. The only formal action was approving the April 26, 2021 minutes as amended, by unanimous vote. All other items were discussion-only, including updates on the RWHAP Part A Recipient's Office, the Planning Council budget, the Annual Progress Report, and the upcoming Priority Setting and Resource Allocation (PSRA) meeting. No substantive policy decisions were made.

• Approved April 26, 2021 minutes as amended (unanimous)
• No action on Chair Update (discussion only)
• No action on RWHAP Part A Recipient's Office Update (discussion only)
• No action on Review of PC Budget Amount with Recipient (discussion only)
• No action on Review Annual Progress Report (discussion only)
• No action on Administration of the Assessment of the Efficiency of the Administrative Mechanism (discussion only)
• No action on PSRA Review Framework and Meeting Logistics (discussion only)
• No action on committee updates (TEAM, CHPS, STaR) (discussion only)

Board of Adjustment/Drainage Review Board

The June 24, 2021 Board of Adjustment/Code Review hearing is cancelled. The agenda lists staff reports for several cases that would have been considered, but no decisions will be made at this meeting.

• Notice of cancellation for June 24 Board of Adjustment/Code Review hearing
• BA2021021 staff report
• V202001428 code compliance review
• BA2021009 staff report
• BA2021020 staff report

Flood Control Advisory Board

The Flood Control Advisory Board of Maricopa County has cancelled its regular meeting scheduled for June 23, 2021, because there are no action items for the board to consider. The next regular meeting is scheduled for August 25, 2021.

• Regular meeting cancelled due to no action items
• Next meeting scheduled for August 25, 2021

Air Pollution Hearing Board

The Maricopa County Air Pollution Hearing Board is holding its annual meeting to elect officers and approve minutes from July 2, 2020. The board may also vote to enter executive session with its attorney, which would not be open to the public. The agenda is largely procedural with no substantive policy or enforcement items listed.

• Approval of minutes from July 2, 2020 meeting
• Annual election of officers
• Possible executive session with board attorney under A.R.S. § 38-431.03(A)(3)

The Maricopa County Air Pollution Hearing Board approved the minutes from its July 2, 2020 meeting. The board elected Lucas Narducci as Chairman and Tim Franquist as Vice-Chair. It also agreed to add an agenda item for the next meeting to have the Director of Air Quality, Philip McNeely, introduce the department. The meeting was adjourned with no public comments.

• Approved the minutes of the July 2, 2020 meeting as written.
• Elected Lucas Narducci as Chairman and Tim Franquist as Vice-Chair.
• Agreed to add an agenda item for the next meeting to invite the Director of Air Quality, Philip McNeely, to introduce the department.
• Adjourned the meeting at 10:28 am.

Planning & Development items for the Board of Supervisors' agenda

The Board of Supervisors is scheduled to consider planning and zoning item $2021005 at its June 23, 2021 meeting. The agenda includes a staff report for this item, but no details on the nature of the request are provided in the text. This appears to be a routine agenda item with limited public information available.

• Planning and zoning item $2021005 with staff report

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission agenda consists solely of reviewing and approving the minutes from a previous ZIPPOR session held on June 17, 2021. No new proposals, ordinances, or public hearings are listed for this specific agenda item.

• Review of ZIPPOR Minutes dated June 17, 2021

The Zoning, Implementation, Policy, Procedure and Ordinance Review (ZIPPOR) Committee held a discussion-only meeting on June 17, 2021, regarding Text Amendment TA2018001, a proposed change to Maricopa County's off-site advertising sign (billboard) regulations. The amendment, proposed by Becker Boards Small, LLC, would allow digital billboards on freeways in urban areas, change separation requirements from linear to radial, and modify scenic corridor protections. No formal action was taken; the item is scheduled for a Planning and Zoning Commission hearing on July 22, 2021, and a Board of Supervisors hearing on August 18, 2021.

• No action taken on TA2018001; discussion only.
• Scheduled next steps: Planning and Zoning Commission hearing on July 22, 2021, and Board of Supervisors hearing on August 18, 2021.
• Staff to include state statute ARS 28-7902 in next staff report for review.
• Public comments were heard; multiple speakers opposed the amendment, citing concerns about digital billboards, dark skies, safety, and public input.

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Maricopa Planning & Zoning Commission is meeting to review and likely vote on a series of zoning applications and a zoning text amendment. The agenda includes staff reports for 12 zoning cases (Z2020035, S2020023, S2021006, Z2019015, Z2021003, Z2021004, Z2021006, Z2021024, Z2021027, Z2021043, Z2021011, and TA2018001) and a separate ZIPPOR agenda item. Public comments, including opposition letters and emails, are attached for several cases.

• Z2021043: staff report and multiple emails in support
• Z2021011: staff report with opposition from Abegg and Penton
• TA2018001: zoning text amendment with opposition letters and emails
• Z2020035, S2020023, S2021006, Z2019015, Z2021003, Z2021004, Z2021006, Z2021024, Z2021027: staff reports for review
• Gotowebinar user guide for public hearings

The Commission denied a request to make the Shangri La Resort's Special Use Permit permanent, voting 6-0 to keep the existing 16-year term. It also approved a modification to allow a large billboard along the Loop 202 freeway at Baseline Road, with conditions including a 70-foot height, 678 square feet, and lights off at 11 p.m. The consent agenda, including several plats and zone changes, was approved 6-0.

• Denied Z2021043 to remove a condition and make the Shangri La Resort's Special Use Permit permanent; the existing permit remains in effect.
• Approved Z2021011 to modify a zone change, allowing a billboard at 0-foot setback, 70 feet high, and 678 square feet, with lights off at 11 p.m.
• Approved the consent agenda, including preliminary plats for Granite Vista Phases 2H, 2I, and 2J, and zone changes for Riverwalk, Glendale Storage, Shoreline Financial, Ameripark RV & Boat Storage, and a special use permit for 51st Ave. & Roeser Rd.
• Continued Z2021035, a zone change for 55th & Baseline, to the July 8, 2021 hearing due to a public notification error.
• Approved the minutes from the April 8 and April 22, 2021 meetings as written.

Transportation Advisory Board

The Maricopa County Transportation Advisory Board is holding a virtual meeting with routine business: approving April minutes, hearing director and branch updates on current projects, and scheduling the next meeting. No votes on specific projects or contracts are on the agenda.

• Approve April 20, 2021 regular meeting minutes
• Director's update on current issues affecting MCDOT
• Intelligent Transportation Systems branch update on projects and studies
• Planning branch update on planning projects and studies
• Next regular meeting set for August 17, 2021

The Transportation Advisory Board approved the minutes from the April 20, 2021 meeting. The board heard updates on staffing changes, awards, and grants, including a $6 million federal grant for the Loop 101 Mobility Project and a $200,000 grant for the Work Zone Data Exchange program. The next meeting is scheduled for August 17, 2021.

• Approved the minutes of the April 20, 2021 meeting unanimously.
• Heard a Director's Update on staffing changes, including new division managers and a new asset program supervisor.
• Heard about MCDOT receiving a GIS SAG Award and three NACo Awards.
• Heard about a $200,000 grant for the Work Zone Data Exchange program.
• Heard about the Loop 101 Mobility Project, including a $6 million federal grant and its status.
• Heard about the Transportation System Plan (TSP) update, with a final report expected in July and a recommendation request in August.
• Scheduled the next meeting for August 17, 2021.

Planning & Development items for the Board of Supervisors' agenda

The Board of Supervisors is considering four planning and zoning items, including a comprehensive plan amendment and three zoning cases. The agenda lists staff reports for each item but provides no details on the proposals.

• Comprehensive Plan Amendment CPA2021004
• Zoning case 22020069
• Zoning case 22021018
• Zoning case 22020093

MCSO Public Safety Personnel Retirement System (PSPRS) Local Board

The Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office PSPRS Local Board is meeting to approve normal retirement benefits and entries into the Deferred Retirement Option Plan (DROP). The board will also consider accidental disability applications for two deputies.

• Accidental Disability Application for Deputy Jillian Ochsner
• Accidental Disability Retirement application for Deputy Martin Beverly
• Normal Retirement Benefit for Walter Fred Douglas IV: $4,418.78 monthly
• DROP entries for Christopher Douglas Vitaris ($3,732.59), Robert J. Bierwalter ($4,465.09), and Robert Christopher Dalton ($4,300.41) monthly
• Normal Retirement Benefit from DROP for Dan Whelan: $8,970.16 monthly

The MCSO PSPRS Local Board unanimously approved an Accidental Disability Retirement for Deputy Jillian Ochsner based on an IME report, and accepted the Accidental Disability Retirement application for Deputy Martin Beverly, who will undergo an IME. The board also approved several normal retirement benefits and DROP entries, all unanimously. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved May 4, 2021 board meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Accidental Disability Retirement for Deputy Jillian Ochsner (unanimous)
• Accepted Accidental Disability Retirement application for Deputy Martin Beverly, pending IME (unanimous)
• Approved Normal Retirement for Walter Fred Douglas IV, effective 6/8/2021, monthly $4,418.78 (unanimous)
• Approved DROP entries for Vitaris, Bierwalter, and Dalton (unanimous)
• Approved Normal Retirement from DROP for Daniel Whelan, effective 6/30/2021, monthly $8,970.16 (unanimous)
• Approved memberships for Murphy and Clinton with pre-existing conditions (unanimous)

MCSO Correctional Officer Retirement Plan (CORP) Local Board

The CORP Local Board is meeting to decide on retirement applications, a disability retirement, survivor benefits, and rehiring a retired member. They will also approve minutes and discuss membership applications. The meeting includes an executive session for legal and personnel matters.

• Approval of normal retirement for Linda Smith ($2,780.99/mo) and Rikki Monirath ($1,479.73/mo)
• Surviving spouse benefit for Nicole R. Folsome ($2,600.79/mo)
• Rehire of Cory Alger as Food Services Supervisor (non-designated CORP position)
• Accidental disability retirement application for Officer Patrick Watt
• New membership applications for 8 individuals

The board unanimously approved an ordinary disability retirement application for Officer Patrick Watt, who will undergo an independent medical exam. It also approved normal retirement benefits for Linda Smith and Rikki Monirath, a surviving spouse benefit for Nicole R. Folsome, the rehiring of retired member Cory Alger, and new membership applications for eight individuals. The next meeting was rescheduled from July 6 to July 1, 2021.

• Approved May 4, 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved ordinary disability retirement application for Officer Patrick Watt, subject to IME (unanimous)
• Approved normal retirement benefits for Linda Smith, effective 05/14/2021, $2,780.99/month (unanimous)
• Approved normal retirement benefits for Rikki Monirath, effective 05/29/2021, $1,479.73/month (unanimous)
• Approved surviving spouse benefits for Nicole R. Folsome, $1,560.60/month (unanimous)
• Approved rehiring of Cory Alger as Food Services Supervisor with continued pension benefits (unanimous)
• Approved membership applications for 8 individuals, effective May 10 and May 24, 2021 (unanimous)
• Rescheduled next meeting to July 1, 2021

Smart Savings Committee (Deferred Compensation)

The Smart Savings (Deferred Compensation) Committee will review investment performance reports from Sageview and Nationwide Retirement Solutions, consider placing funds on a watch list, and vote on a share class change and a $500,000 revenue reimbursement. The meeting is a regular quarterly session held virtually.

• Approval of February 25, 2021 meeting minutes
• Sageview investment performance report and watch list review (Vanguard Select Value, Dodge and Cox)
• Vanguard 500 Index and International Index share class change
• Nationwide Retirement Solutions performance report
• Revenue reimbursement of $500k prorated based on asset balance

The Smart Savings Committee approved a $500,000 disbursement to plan participants, prorated by asset balance, and added the T. Rowe Price Mid-cap Growth fund to the watch list. It also voted to switch two Vanguard funds to lower-cost institutional share classes. The committee approved the February 25, 2021 minutes and adjourned.

• Approved $500K surplus disbursement to participants, prorated by asset balance (unanimous)
• Added T. Rowe Price Mid-cap Growth fund to watch list (unanimous)
• Approved moving Vanguard 500 Index and Vanguard Total Intl Stock Index to institutional shares (unanimous)
• Approved February 25, 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned at 3:34pm (unanimous)

Flood Control Advisory Board

The Flood Control Advisory Board of Maricopa County will not hold its regular meeting on May 26, 2021, because there are no action items for board consideration. The next regularly scheduled meeting is set for June 23, 2021.

• Meeting cancelled due to no action items
• Next meeting scheduled for June 23, 2021

Audit Advisory Committee

The committee is meeting to approve previous minutes and receive updates on internal audits and finance and budget matters.

• Approval of March 17, 2021 meeting minutes
• Internal Audit update from Mike McGee
• Finance/Budget update from Cindy Goelz

The committee unanimously approved the March 17, 2021 meeting minutes. Members received updates on internal audit activities, including a return-to-work hybrid model and no role in the Arizona Senate election audit, and on finance, including the issuance of the Single Audit, the tentative budget adoption, and receipt of approximately $870 million in ARPA funding. No other formal decisions were made.

• Approved March 17, 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Board of Adjustment/Drainage Review Board

The Maricopa Board of Adjustment is meeting to review two code compliance cases and two staff reports. One code compliance case has a request for continuance. One staff report includes recorded and written opposition from three individuals. The agenda also includes a user guide for the online hearing platform.

• V202000275 Code Compliance Review with a request for continuance
• V202002058 Code Compliance Review
• BA2021009 Staff Report
• BA2021018 Staff Report with opposition from Pelleran, Cottrell, and Aksamit

The Board of Adjustment affirmed the Hearing Officer's order of judgment against Trevor and Carrie Hirshberg for a code violation related to mounted cowboy action shooting in a rural residential area, imposing a $250 fine. The board also approved a variance for the Fisher property, allowing a reduced side yard setback, a larger building envelope, and a septic system in the front yard. Two other agenda items were continued to later hearings.

• Affirmed Hearing Officer's Order of Judgment in V202002058, upholding $250 fine (3-0)
• Approved variance BA2021018 for Fisher Property with modified conditions (3-0)
• Continued V202000275 (Trotter appeal) to July 15 hearing
• Continued BA2021009 (Jackson variance) to June 24 hearing
• Approved minutes from March 18 and April 15, 2021

Planning & Development items for the Board of Supervisors' agenda

The Board of Supervisors is meeting to consider planning and zoning items, including a staff report on zoning case Z2021016. The agenda includes this specific case for discussion or decision.

• Zoning case Z2021016 with staff report

Ryan White Planning Council – Standards and Rules (STAR) Committee

The Standards and Rules (STAR) Committee will meet to review the Planning Council and subcommittee policies and bylaws for possible updates. The body will also receive an update from the RWHAP Part A Recipient office.

• Review of Planning Council and subcommittee policies and procedures and bylaws

The STaR Committee met via Zoom on May 18, 2021, with a quorum of 7 of 8 members present. They approved the Substance Abuse Service Standard by unanimous vote (8 in favor, none opposed, none abstaining). The Psychosocial Services and Housing Services Service Standards were tabled for the next meeting. No other substantive decisions were made; other items were discussion only.

• Approved the March 30, 2021 minutes unanimously
• Approved the Substance Abuse Service Standard (8-0)
• Tabled the Psychosocial Services Service Standard
• Tabled the Housing Services Service Standard

Ryan White Planning Council - Community Health Planning & Strategies (CHPS) Committee

The Community Health Planning & Strategies Committee is meeting to review its agenda, minutes, and recent activity. The main items are reviewing the framework and logistics for the 2021 Priority Setting and Resource Allocation, and reviewing policies, procedures, and bylaws. The committee may vote on these items and any parking lot items.

• Review of 2021 Priority Settings and Resource Allocation (PSRA) process
• Review of Policies and Procedures and Bylaws
• Housing Workgroup update from Rose Conner
• Review of March 30, 2021 meeting minutes
• Public comment period

The CHPS Committee met via Zoom on May 18, 2021, with a quorum of 4 of 6 members present. They unanimously approved the minutes from the March 30, 2021 meeting. The committee discussed several items, including the annual PSRA session logistics, a review of policies and procedures, and a housing workgroup update that presented four recommendations for the planning council. No substantive decisions were made beyond the minutes approval; all other items were discussion only.

• Approved March 30, 2021 minutes (unanimous)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Maricopa Planning & Zoning Commission is meeting to review several staff reports and public hearing items, including a comprehensive plan amendment (CPA2021004) and multiple zoning cases (22020069, 22021011, 22021018, 22020093). The agenda includes opposition documents for case 22021011, indicating public concern. The meeting is largely procedural, with decisions or recommendations to be made on these items.

• CPA2021004 - Comprehensive Plan Amendment staff report
• 22020069 - Staff report
• 22021011 - Staff report with opposition documents (including from Lisa Perez and regarding NWC Baseline Rd Loop 202)
• 22021018 - Staff report
• 22020093 - Staff report

The Planning and Zoning Commission approved a zone change for the AES Westwing Battery Storage facility, allowing a utility-scale battery energy storage system on two parcels near Happy Valley and El Mirage Roads. The commission also continued the Ed Pastor & Baseline billboard case to June 17, 2021, to allow further discussion with the Laveen Planning Committee. The consent agenda, including a comprehensive plan amendment and two other zoning cases, was approved unanimously.

• Approved consent agenda: CPA2021004 (Luke Land 58) with conditions, Z2020069 (Arizona Natural Concepts) with conditions, Z2021018 (Akron Lot Split) with conditions (10-0)
• Continued Z2021011 (Ed Pastor & Baseline billboard) to June 17, 2021 (6-3-1)
• Approved Z2020093 (AES Westwing Battery Storage) zone change from Rural-43 to IND-2 IUPD with conditions (6-0)

Planning & Development items for the Board of Supervisors' agenda

The Maricopa County Board of Supervisors will review planning and zoning items, including a staff report on case 22020057 and a combined report and handout memo for comprehensive plan amendment CPA2020005 and case 22020102. The board will decide on these matters, which may affect land use and development in the county.

• Case 22020057 staff report
• Comprehensive plan amendment CPA2020005 and case 22020102 staff report
• Handout memo for CPA2020005 and 22020102

Ryan White Planning Council - Community Health Planning & Strategies (CHPS) Committee

The Allocations Workgroup of the Ryan White Planning Council will meet to discuss possible scenarios for the upcoming year, including budget and operational implications. The committee will also hear current event summaries and public comments, but cannot take action on those items.

• Discussion of 1-3 possible scenarios for the year ahead
• Analysis of budget and operational implications for each scenario
• Assessment of likelihood for each scenario
• Public comment period
• Conflict-of-interest declarations

MCSO Public Safety Personnel Retirement System (PSPRS) Local Board

The PSPRS Local Board is meeting to review several personnel actions including normal retirements and DROP retirements. The board will also consider new membership applications and a temporary disability application.

• Review of temporary disability application for Deputy Danny Beaver
• Normal retirement benefits for Jeremy M. Williams ($3,770.08/mo), Denis A. Healy ($3,840.54/mo), and Michael Ernest Brooks ($3,777.35/mo)
• DROP retirement benefits for Jennifer Lynn Pittmann ($3,835.78/mo) and Jerome T. Hepp ($3,399.06/mo)
• New PSPRS memberships for Kristy Marie Heckart, Austin Wayne Helman, Jordan D. Grady, Tyler Christian Russell, and Anna Anderson
• Reappointment of John Garcia through December 31, 2023, and re-election of Ben Armer through April 30, 2025

The Maricopa County Sheriff's Office PSPRS Local Board unanimously approved a temporary disability retirement for Deputy Danny Beaver based on an IME report. The board also approved several retirement benefit applications and new memberships, all without dissent. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved temporary disability retirement for Deputy Danny Beaver (unanimous)
• Approved retirement benefits for Jeremy M. Williams, Denis A. Healy, and Michael Ernest Brooks (unanimous)
• Approved DROP retirement benefits for Jennifer Lynn Pittmann and Jerome T. Hepp (unanimous)
• Approved new memberships for Kristy Marie Heckart, Austin Wayne Helman, Jordan D. Grady, Tyler Christian Russell, and Anna Anderson (unanimous)

MCSO Correctional Officer Retirement Plan (CORP) Local Board

The Maricopa County Sheriff's Office Corrections Officer Retirement Plan Local Board will meet to approve seven normal retirements, a surviving spouse benefit, and two new memberships, and to discuss refund applications and staff updates. The board may also enter executive session for personnel and legal matters.

• Approval of retirements for Paul Russo ($2,304.65/mo), Cory L. Alger ($3,087.17/mo), Robert K. Kosmal ($2,380.91/mo), Alan David Sidie ($2,392.50/mo), Michael A. Cinquini ($2,359.73/mo), Russell Perez ($2,603.99/mo), Jason Kent ($2,631.96/mo)
• Surviving spouse benefit for Tammy Bay, $1,940.58/mo, widow of Detention Officer Bill James Harmon
• New memberships for Shemyase Lizette Cruz Medina and Firas Y. Sadeq (pre-existing conditions noted)
• Refund applications from Robert Fletcher, Angel R. Garcia, Adrian Rodriguez, Philip M. Russell, Stephanie Stotts
• Reappointment of Captain Michael Wilkins as chairperson through December 31, 2021

The Corrections Officer Retirement Plan Local Board unanimously approved seven normal retirement benefit applications, one surviving spouse benefit, and two new memberships. The board also approved the April 6, 2021 meeting minutes and noted the death of a retiree with no beneficiary. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved April 6, 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved normal retirement for Paul Russo, $2,304.65/month (unanimous)
• Approved normal retirement for Cory L. Alger, $3,087.17/month (unanimous)
• Approved normal retirement for Robert K. Kosmal, $2,380.91/month (unanimous)
• Approved normal retirement for Alan David Sidie, $2,392.50/month (unanimous)
• Approved normal retirement for Michael A. Cinquini, $2,359.73/month (unanimous)
• Approved normal retirement for Russell Perez, $2,603.99/month (unanimous)
• Approved normal retirement for Jason Kent, $2,631.96/month (unanimous)

Flood Control Advisory Board

The Flood Control Advisory Board will consider endorsing the District's Fiscal Year 2022 operating and capital budgets, totaling $137.7 million in expenditures, and will discuss a draft policy to allow floodplain use permits based on pending Letters of Map Revision. The board will also elect officers and receive updates on Sun City channel repairs and the White Tank Flood Retarding Structure system completion.

• FY2022 requested budget: $137,686,716 total expenditures, up $10,048,850 from FY2021
• Property tax revenue request: $78,916,388, up $4,179,465 from FY2021
• Fund 990 Capital Improvement Program: $83,162,596 for FY2022, plus $6,000,000 major maintenance
• Draft policy to issue floodplain use permits where Letter of Map Revision is pending
• Election of officers: Vice Chairman Hemant Patel, Secretary Daniel Worth

The Flood Control Advisory Board unanimously approved the minutes of the March 24, 2021 meeting, elected Hemant Patel as Vice Chairman and Daniel Worth as Secretary, and endorsed the District's Fiscal Year 2022 operating and grant budgets (Funds 991 and 998) and the Fiscal Year 2022-2026 Capital Improvement Program (Fund 990). The board also discussed, but took no formal action on, a proposed policy for issuing Floodplain Use Permits based on pending Letters of Map Revision, and received updates on Sun City channel repairs and the White Tank flood retarding structure system.

• Approved minutes of March 24, 2021 meeting (unanimous)
• Elected Hemant Patel as Vice Chairman and Daniel Worth as Secretary (unanimous)
• Endorsed FY2022 Fund 991 and 998 operating and grant budgets, and FY2022-2026 Fund 990 capital improvement program (unanimous)

Benefit Board of Trustees

The Maricopa County Self-Insured Benefits Trust Fund Board of Trustees is meeting to review the March year-to-date financials and the full-year 2021 forecast, along with updates on the EASE employee assistance program and telehealth utilization. The board will also consider approving the February 23, 2021 meeting minutes. The meeting is telephonic only and may include an executive session for legal advice.

• Approval of February 23, 2021 meeting minutes
• March YTD financial review and full-year 2021 forecast
• EASE program year-to-date review
• Telehealth utilization data presentation

The Benefits Trust Fund Board of Trustees approved the minutes from the February 23, 2021 meeting unanimously. They also reviewed the March year-to-date financial report and full-year 2021 forecast, the EASE program annual review, and a telehealth update. No other formal decisions were made; the meeting was informational and procedural.

• Approved February 23, 2021 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Adjourned meeting (6-0)

Ryan White Planning Council

The Ryan White Planning Council is meeting to review expenditure reports by service category, consider reallocation requests, and receive updates from committees and program representatives. Votes may be taken on minutes, chair updates, and committee recommendations. The agenda is largely routine, with no major policy decisions listed.

• Review of Part A expenditure reports by service category
• Review of reallocation requests from the Recipient's office
• Special election for Vice-Chair and nomination for Community Representative
• TEAM committee recommendations for new members and roster changes
• STaR committee standards, policies, and bylaws review

The Planning Council approved Eric Eason as Executive Committee community member and Duvia Lozano as Vice-Chair via roll call votes. It also approved updated service standards for Mental Health, Substance Abuse, Psychosocial, Non-Medical Case Management, and Outpatient Ambulatory Health Services as presented by the STaR Committee. The council approved TEAM Committee recommendations for new members, roster changes, and resignations. The recipient's office reported receiving a $9,751,876 grant award for RWHAP Part A.

• Approved Eric Eason as Executive Committee community member (15 for, 2 abstentions)
• Approved Duvia Lozano as Vice-Chair (15 for, 2 abstentions)
• Approved updated service standards for five service categories as a slate (unanimous)
• Approved TEAM Committee member recommendations, roster changes, and resignations (unanimous)
• Approved February 23, 2021 minutes as amended (unanimous)
• Approved motion to extend meeting by fifteen minutes (unanimous)

Ryan White Planning Council - Executive Committee

The Ryan White Planning Council Executive Committee is meeting to review and potentially vote on several items, including the 2021 HRSA/HAB grant award, the Planning Council budget, and the Annual Program Terms Report. They will also receive updates from the Chair, the Recipient's Office, and various committees, and discuss policy and procedure updates.

• Review and approve award from HRSA/HAB for 2021 grant year
• Review PC budget amount with recipient for 2021 grant year
• Review and sign Annual Program Terms Report (due 90 days from Notice of Award)
• Discuss reallocation request and Notice of Award announcement
• Review policies and procedures for committees

The Executive Committee approved the February 23, 2021 minutes as amended. The committee received updates on the RWHAP Part A grant award of $9,751,876, plans to return $675,575 and request $399,351 carryover, and scheduled special meetings for allocations. No formal actions were taken on other agenda items, which were discussion only.

• Approved February 23, 2021 minutes as amended (unanimous)
• Scheduled special Planning Council meeting for June 1 to approve allocations
• Scheduled Allocations Work Group meeting for May 5

Board of Health

The Maricopa County Board of Health will consider approving its bylaws, appointing two members to the Finance Committee, and recommending FY22 budget requests for Public Health and Environmental Services to the Board of Supervisors. It will also discuss proposed revisions to air quality rules (322, 323, 324, 336) and an expedited rulemaking for Rule 370, plus 23 permit fee waivers. The board will hear status reports and a budget update.

• Recommend FY22 budget requests for Public Health and Environmental Services
• Proposed revisions to Air Quality Rules 322, 323, 324, 336
• Expedited rulemaking for Rule 370 (asbestos)
• 23 permit fee waivers
• Approve Board of Health Bylaws revisions

The Maricopa County Board of Health unanimously approved the Public Health and Environmental Services FY22 budget requests, recommending them to the Board of Supervisors. The Board also unanimously recommended approval of revisions to Air Quality Rules 322, 323, 324, and 336 (with one 'no' vote on Rule 336), and approved the expedited rulemaking for Rule 370. All 23 permit fee waiver applications were approved. The Board also approved its revised bylaws and appointed two members to the Finance Committee.

• Approved BOH minutes from Jan 26, 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved revised BOH bylaws, recommended to Board of Supervisors (unanimous)
• Appointed Dr. Stander and Ms. Schaeffer to Finance Committee (unanimous)
• Approved Public Health FY22 budget, recommended to Board of Supervisors (unanimous)
• Approved Environmental Services FY22 budget, recommended to Board of Supervisors (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Air Quality Rule 322 revisions (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Air Quality Rule 323 revisions (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Air Quality Rule 324 revisions (unanimous)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Maricopa Planning & Zoning Commission is meeting to review two staff reports: case 22021016 and case Z2019034. The agenda includes a public hearing user guide and opposition documents for case Z2019034, indicating a public hearing on these items.

• Case 22021016 staff report review
• Case Z2019034 staff report review
• Case Z2019034 additional opposition document
• Gotowebinar user guide for public hearings

The Maricopa County Planning and Zoning Commission voted 7-1 to continue the Special Use Permit Major Amendment for the Rancho Ochoa event site to the July 22, 2021 hearing. The applicant sought a 20-year extension, a 17,000-square-foot banquet hall, increased parking and occupancy, and later hours. The commission also approved a consent agenda item for a zone change for a dance studio in Laveen.

• Continued Rancho Ochoa SUP Major Amendment to July 22, 2021 (7-1)
• Approved consent agenda Z2021016, zone change to C-2 CUPD for Tempe Dance West Laveen (8-0)
• Approved February 25 and March 11, 2021 minutes as written

Transportation Advisory Board

The Maricopa County Transportation Advisory Board is meeting virtually to discuss a schedule change analysis for the Transportation Improvement Program and receive updates from the director and planning branch. The agenda includes routine items like approving minutes and public comment, with no votes or decisions listed.

• Schedule Change Analysis for fiscal years 2017-2021
• Director's update on MCDOT issues and events
• Planning Branch update on current projects and studies
• Approval of February 16, 2021 meeting minutes

The Transportation Advisory Board unanimously approved the minutes from its February 16, 2021 meeting. The board received a director's update on staff realignments and a TIP schedule change, a detailed schedule change analysis for fiscal years 2017-2021, and a planning branch update. No other formal decisions were made.

• Approved February 16, 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Board of Adjustment/Drainage Review Board

The Maricopa County Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on April 15, 2021, to consider nine variance or adjustment requests (BA2020065, BA2021011, BA2021014, BA2021016, BA2021017, BA2021009, BA2021012, BA2021013). One case, BA2021009, has an opposition letter on file. The agenda also includes a guide for using GoToWebinar for the virtual hearing.

• BA2020065 staff report
• BA2021011 staff report
• BA2021014 staff report
• BA2021016 staff report
• BA2021017 staff report

The Board of Adjustment approved five variance requests on the consent agenda and two on the regular agenda, all by 3-0 votes. One variance request (BA2021009) was continued to the May 20 hearing. No requests were denied.

• Approved consent agenda variances BA2020065, BA2021011, BA2021014, BA2021016, BA2021017 (3-0)
• Approved BA2021012 variance for 6,552 sq ft hillside disturbance (3-0)
• Approved BA2021013 variance for 9,928 sq ft hillside disturbance (3-0)
• Continued BA2021009 variance request to May 20, 2021 (3-0)

Planning & Development items for the Board of Supervisors' agenda

The Maricopa County Board of Supervisors is scheduled to review five planning and zoning items at its April 21, 2021 meeting. The agenda includes staff reports for each item, but the specific details of the proposals are not provided in the agenda text.

• Review of case $2020026
• Review of case 22020101
• Review of case 22020075
• Review of case 22020098
• Review of case 22020089

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Maricopa County Planning and Zoning Commission is meeting to consider two rezoning applications. The first involves cases CPA2020005 and 22020102, which have a staff report, an amended conditions memo, and an opposition document. The second is case 22020057, with a staff report and a handout memo including a map and petition in support.

• CPA2020005 and 22020102 rezoning with amended conditions and opposition
• 22020057 rezoning with map and petition in support
• Public hearings for both rezoning cases

The Maricopa County Planning and Zoning Commission approved a comprehensive plan amendment and zone change for the Richmond American Homes project, allowing residential and industrial development on 180 acres near Reems and Peoria. The commission also approved a special use permit for a sign installation company. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved CPA2020005, changing land use designation from Agriculture to Single-Family Transitional Lot and Industrial Park (10-0)
• Approved Z2020102, zone change from Rural-43 and R1-35 to R1-6 RUPD and IND-2 IUPD (10-0)
• Approved Z2020057, special use permit for Abbott Cottage Industry (9-0)

Flood Control District Stakeholder Group

The Flood Stakeholder Group is reviewing a proposed policy to allow floodplain use permits while map revisions are pending. The meeting also includes updates on legislative activity, the Paradise Ridge drainage project, and White Tank structure completions.

• Proposed variance for Floodplain Use Permits during pending Letter of Map Revision applications
• Paradise Ridge Drainage Improvements project with a $32M total budget
• White Tank Flood Retarding Structure System completion updates
• Physical Map Revisions for Fans 5 and 6 and the Lower Gila River

Planning & Development items for the Board of Supervisors' agenda

The Maricopa Board of Supervisors is meeting to consider several planning and zoning matters, including staff reports on items 22020008, 22020092, 22021010, 22020078, and TA2018002. The agenda lists these items for discussion or decision, but specific details are not provided in the agenda text.

• Review of staff report for item 22020008
• Review of staff report for item 22020092
• Review of staff report for item 22021010
• Review of staff report for item 22020078
• Review of staff report for TA2018002

MCSO Correctional Officer Retirement Plan (CORP) Local Board

The Corrections Officer Retirement Plan Local Board will vote on normal retirements for two employees, decide whether to continue pension benefits for two retired members who returned to work in non-designated positions, and approve new membership applications. The board may also enter executive session to discuss personnel and legal matters before acting on items 3-7 in open session.

• Approval of normal retirement for Tony M. Campanaro, effective 03/16/2021, monthly amount $1,551.21
• Approval of normal retirement for Christopher Luginbuhl, effective 04/16/2021, monthly amount $3,768.86
• Decision on continuing pension for Martin Spidell, rehired as Jail Management System Administrator on 3/22/2021
• Decision on continuing pension for Michael Haider, rehired as Animal Control Officer on 3/29/2021
• Approval of membership applications for 7 individuals, including demotions for Christopher D. Smith and Thomas B. Taets

The Maricopa County Sheriff's Office Corrections Officer Retirement Plan Local Board approved two normal retirement benefit applications, approved the rehiring of two retired members into non-designated positions with continued pension benefits, and approved several new membership applications. All motions passed unanimously. The meeting was brief and procedural, with no executive session or public comment.

• Approved normal retirement for Tony M. Campanaro, effective 03/16/2021, monthly $1,551.21 (unanimous)
• Approved normal retirement for Christopher Luginbuhl, effective 04/16/2021, monthly $3,768.86 (unanimous)
• Approved rehire of Martin Spidell as Jail Management System Administrator with continued pension (unanimous)
• Approved rehire of Michael Haider as Animal Control Officer with continued pension (unanimous)
• Approved membership for Christopher D. Smith and Thomas B. Taets (demotions) (unanimous)
• Approved membership for five new members effective 03/29/2021 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from March 2, 2021 meeting (unanimous)

MCSO Public Safety Personnel Retirement System (PSPRS) Local Board

The Maricopa County Sheriff's Office PSPRS Local Board is meeting to decide on disability retirement applications and membership entries. The board will also act on specific retirement benefit amounts for employees entering or exiting the Deferred Retirement Option Plan (DROP).

• Accidental Disability Retirement application for Jillian Ochsner
• Re-evaluation of Accidental Disability award for Jeffrey Cadle
• DROP entry for Rudy Verdugo Acosta Jr. ($5,427.08/month) and Roger T. Bierwalter ($4,538.55/month)
• DROP retirement benefits for Jeffrey A. Sprong ($4,155.06/month) and James J. Kremer ($5,003.56/month)
• PSPRS membership approvals for Daniel Renic, Rocky Oncea, Joshua Scott Humphrey, Eduardo Diaz, Christopher Joseph Colgan, and Ryan Lee Snow

The Board unanimously approved the minutes from the March 4, 2021 meeting. It accepted an Accidental Disability Retirement application for Deputy Jillian Ochsner, sending her to an IME with a board-certified orthopedic surgeon. It also approved sending former Deputy Jeffrey Cadle to another IME with a psychiatrist specializing in PTSD, and approved multiple DROP entries, normal retirement benefits, and new memberships. The meeting included an executive session for legal advice and informational items requiring no action.

• Approved the March 4, 2021 board meeting minutes.
• Accepted Deputy Jillian Ochsner's Accidental Disability Retirement application and sent her to an IME with a board-certified orthopedic surgeon.
• Approved sending Jeffrey Cadle to an IME with a board-certified psychiatrist specializing in PTSD.
• Approved DROP entries for Rudy Verdugo Acosta Jr. ($5,427.08/month) and Roger T. Bierwalter ($4,538.55/month).
• Approved normal retirement benefits from DROP for Jeffrey A. Sprong ($4,155.06/month) and James J. Kremer ($5,003.56/month).
• Approved new memberships for six individuals, with pre-existing conditions noted for two.
• Noted informational items (refund, years of service purchase) with no action required.
• Noted staff updates: Deputy Danny Beaver's IME scheduled for April 9, 2021, and PSPRS will process all normal retirements and DROPs starting January 1, 2022.

Merit Systems Commission

The Maricopa County Merit Systems Commission will hold a telephonic general session to handle routine business for both the Employee Merit System and the Law Enforcement Officers' Merit System. The main items are approving minutes, receiving status reports on appeals, and, for the law enforcement side, approving revised education and experience requirements for Law Enforcement Captain, the exam process and weights, exam monitors, and panel member recommendations. The meeting is open to the public by phone.

• Approval of revised education and experience requirements for Law Enforcement Captain
• Approval of exam process (presentation and oral board) and exam weights for Law Enforcement Captain
• Approval of examination monitors for Law Enforcement Captain recruitment
• Approval of panel member recommendations for Law Enforcement Captain exams
• Status reports on Employee and Law Enforcement merit system appeals

Ryan White Planning Council – Standards and Rules (STAR) Committee

The Ryan White Planning Council Standards and Rules (STAR) Committee is meeting to review and potentially update several service standards. The committee will also review Planning Council and subcommittee policies.

• Review of Substance Abuse service standard
• Review of Psychosocial Services service standard
• Review of Housing Services service standard
• Review of Planning Council and subcommittee policies

The STaR Committee approved the Substance Abuse Service Standard, which will be presented to the Planning Council at the next meeting. The committee also tabled reviews of the Psychosocial Services and Housing Services standards for the next meeting. The January 26, 2021 minutes were approved unanimously.

• Approved Substance Abuse Service Standard (unanimous)
• Tabled Psychosocial Services Service Standard
• Tabled Housing Services Service Standard
• Approved January 26, 2021 minutes (unanimous)

Ryan White Planning Council - Community Health Planning & Strategies (CHPS) Committee

The Community Health Planning & Strategies Committee of the Maricopa County Ryan White Planning Council is meeting to review progress on the Integrated Plan, needs assessment data, and the framework and datasets for the 2021 Priority Setting and Resource Allocation (PSRA). The committee may vote on these items. The agenda also includes routine items such as approval of minutes, chair update, parking lot items, and public comment.

• Review progress and updates of the Integrated Plan
• Review needs assessment outcomes and data
• Review framework and meeting logistics for 2021 PSRA
• Identify datasets for PSRA
• Review and resolve parking lot items

The CHPS Committee approved the January 26, 2021 minutes by unanimous vote. The committee received updates on the Integrated Plan, Needs Assessment, and PSRA planning, and heard a detailed report on the Housing Workgroup's progress, including survey results and recommendations. No other formal actions were taken.

• Approved the January 26, 2021 meeting minutes by unanimous vote.
• Heard updates on the Integrated Plan, Needs Assessment, and PSRA planning (discussion only).
• Received the Housing Workgroup report on consumer and provider surveys, emergency housing funding, and plans for a new HIV Housing Coalition (discussion only).

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Maricopa Planning & Zoning Commission is meeting to review staff reports and public hearing materials for four zoning cases (Z2020101, 22020075, 22020089, 22020098). The agenda includes handouts with conditions, engineering comments, and opposition maps. This is a regular public hearing session.

• Z2020101 staff report
• 22020075 staff report and handout with conditions and engineering comments
• 22020089 staff report and handout with opposition and map
• 22020098 staff report and handout with new condition

The Maricopa County Planning and Zoning Commission approved a zone change for the Sun Streams Expansion Solar Project, a 3,221-acre photovoltaic solar development in the Tonopah/Arlington area, with conditions including protections for the Le Conte's Thrasher bird. The commission also approved a special use permit for an AT&T wireless facility in Wickenburg and a zone change for a multi-family residential development near Camelback Road. A special use permit for an outdoor vehicle storage facility in Queen Creek was denied.

• Approved Sun Streams Expansion Solar Project zone change to IND-2 IUPD (9-0)
• Approved AT&T wireless facility special use permit in Wickenburg (9-0)
• Denied Cars & More Storage outdoor vehicle storage special use permit in Queen Creek (9-0)
• Approved Innovation Villas at Camelback zone change to R-5 RUPD with 11.5 du/ac max density (8-0)

Flood Control Advisory Board

The Flood Control Advisory Board will consider endorsing three intergovernmental agreements (IGAs) for flood-control studies and drainage improvements, and will receive a mid-year financial update. The board's recommendations will go to the Maricopa County Flood Control District Board of Directors for final approval.

• IGA FCD 2020A025: $60,000 from ADOT, ~$380,000 from FCDMC for depth-area reduction factor study
• IGA FCD 2021A001: $1.2M for Detroit Basin drainage design, ROW, utilities in Chandler
• IGA FCD 2020A029: $3.5M for Granite Reef Wash Phase II storm drain in Scottsdale
• FY 2021 mid-year financial update: 131 floodplain permits issued, $134,290 in right-of-way permit revenue
• Approval of December 2, 2020 meeting minutes

The Flood Control Advisory Board unanimously endorsed and recommended approval of three intergovernmental agreements (IGAs) for the Board of Directors: a state-wide study to update depth-area reduction factors (IGA FCD 2020A025, with ADOT), the Detroit Basin drainage improvements in Chandler (IGA FCD 2021A001), and Phase II of the Granite Reef Wash drainage improvements in Scottsdale (IGA FCD 2020A029). The board also approved the minutes from the December 2, 2020 meeting. A mid-year financial update and other reports were presented for information only, with no formal action taken.

• Approved the minutes of the December 2, 2020 meeting as submitted.
• Endorsed and recommended approval of IGA FCD 2020A025 with ADOT for a state-wide study to develop updated depth-area reduction factors (District to fund ~$380,000; ADOT $60,000).
• Endorsed and recommended approval of IGA FCD 2021A001 with the City of Chandler for design, right-of-way, and utility relocations for the Detroit Basin drainage improvements (total IGA $1,200,000, 50/50 cost share).
• Endorsed and recommended approval of IGA FCD 2020A029 with the City of Scottsdale for design, right-of-way, and utility relocations for Phase II of the Granite Reef Wash drainage improvements (total IGA $3,500,000, 50/50 cost share).
• Heard a fiscal year 2021 mid-year financial update (revenues $46,144,391; expenditures $32,154,357) as an information item only.
• Heard a summary of recent actions by the Board of Directors, including approvals for projects in Chandler Heights, Peoria, Glendale, Phoenix, and Sun City West, as an information item only.

Board of Adjustment/Drainage Review Board

The Maricopa County Board of Adjustment is meeting on March 18, 2021, to consider seven staff reports (BA2021002 through BA2021010, excluding BA2021009). The agenda lists these as items for the board's review, with no details provided in the agenda text itself. The meeting is a public hearing, and supporting documents, including staff reports and support letters for one case, are attached.

• BA2021002 staff report
• BA2021003 staff report with three support letters
• BA2021004 staff report
• BA2021005 staff report
• BA2021006, BA2021008, BA2021010, and BA2021007 staff reports

The Board of Adjustment approved all seven consent agenda items (BA2021002-BA2021006, BA2021008, BA2021010) with conditions, covering variances for setbacks, lot width, hillside disturbance, and a sign encroachment. It also approved BA2021007, a variance to increase a billboard height from 30 to 63 feet, with conditions, by a 3-1 vote. The minutes for January 21, 2021, were approved as written.

• Approved consent agenda items BA2021002-BA2021006, BA2021008, BA2021010 with conditions (4-0).
• Approved BA2021002: front setback variance to 28 feet (with 8-foot exception for water tank).
• Approved BA2021003: interior side setback variance to 15 feet, with drainage clearance condition.
• Approved BA2021004: rear-yard setback variance to 16 feet.
• Approved BA2021005: hillside disturbance variance for 1,754 sq. ft. outside buildable envelope.
• Approved BA2021006: street side setback variance to 7 feet and side yard to 17 feet.
• Approved BA2021008: lot width variance to 138 feet, with grading/drainage plan condition.
• Approved BA2021010: sign encroachment into sight visibility triangle with conditions.

Audit Advisory Committee

The committee is meeting to approve previous minutes and receive updates from internal audit, the auditor general, and finance/budget officials.

• Approval of January 20, 2021 meeting minutes
• Internal Audit Update from Mike McGee
• Auditor General Update from Dave Glennon
• Finance/Budget Update from Cindy Goelz

The Maricopa County Citizens Audit Advisory Committee met on March 17, 2021, and unanimously approved the minutes from the January 20, 2021 meeting. The committee received updates on internal audit activities, the Auditor General's Single Audit, and finance/budget matters, including CARES Act fund management and the American Rescue Plan. No other formal decisions were made.

• Approved January 20, 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Maricopa Planning & Zoning Commission is meeting to review four staff reports (cases 22020008, 22020092, 22021010, and 22020078) and conduct public hearings. The agenda includes a GoToWebinar user guide for public participation. The items are under review and may involve decisions or discussions on land-use matters.

• Case 22020008 staff report
• Case 22020092 staff report
• Case 22021010 staff report
• Case 22020078 staff report and opposition map

The Commission approved a zone change for the Dakota Creek property from Rural-43 to R-5 RUPD, adding a condition limiting density to a maximum of 8.2 dwelling units per acre. The Commission also approved the consent agenda, which included a special use permit for a wireless facility disguised as a saguaro, a modification to off-site sign standards, and the initiation of a rezone for the Lucero Property. The January 28, 2021, meeting minutes were approved as written.

• Approved the January 28, 2021, meeting minutes as written.
• Approved consent agenda item Z2020008, a Special Use Permit for a 41-foot wireless communications facility designed as a Giant Saguaro, with conditions.
• Approved consent agenda item Z2020092, a modification of conditions for the 303 and Olive project to allow off-site signs, with conditions.
• Approved consent agenda item Z2021010, initiating a rezone of the Lucero Property from R-4 to Rural-43 RUPD, with conditions.
• Approved Z2020078, a zone change for Dakota Creek from Rural-43 to R-5 RUPD, with conditions including a new condition 'c.3' limiting density to 8.2 dwelling units per acre.

Planning & Development items for the Board of Supervisors' agenda

The Maricopa County Board of Supervisors will consider six planning and zoning items at its March 10, 2021 meeting. The agenda lists staff reports for each item, but provides no details on the nature of the requests or recommendations. The items are identified only by case numbers.

• $2020016
• $2021009
• 22019132
• 22020052
• 22020068

MCSO Public Safety Personnel Retirement System (PSPRS) Local Board

The Maricopa County Sheriff's Office PSPRS Local Board is meeting to decide on retirement, disability, and surviving spouse benefits. The board will also process new memberships into the retirement system and review an amended bill (HB2604).

• Normal retirement benefits for Zoltan A. Kardos ($5,374.94/mo) and Jeremy Todd Goad ($3,835.60/mo)
• DROP retirement benefits for Gary M. Kaplan ($3,799.03/mo), Christopher Edd Osborn ($3,979.69/mo), and Jeffrey Ray Eccles ($6,228.77/mo)
• Surviving spouse benefits for Carol Murrell ($3,344.59) and Cordelia Pobstman ($3,199.95)
• Disability application reports for Darlene Daniel and Jeffrey Cadle
• Membership approvals for 8 new PSPRS members

The MCSO PSPRS Local Board approved accidental disability retirements for Deputy Darlene Daniel and former Deputy Jeffrey Cadle, based on IME reports and medical evidence. It also approved a temporary disability application for Deputy Danny Beaver, pending an IME for PTSD. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved accidental disability retirement for Deputy Darlene Daniel (unanimous)
• Approved accidental disability retirement for Jeffrey Cadle (unanimous)
• Approved temporary disability application for Deputy Danny Beaver, sent for PTSD IME (unanimous)
• Approved normal retirement benefits for Zoltan A. Kardos ($5,374.94/mo) and Jeremy Todd Goad ($3,835.60/mo) (unanimous)
• Approved DROP entry for Jerome T. Hepp ($3,412.61/mo) (unanimous)
• Approved DROP retirements for Gary M. Kaplan, Christopher Edd Osborn, Jeffrey Ray Eccles (unanimous)
• Approved surviving spouse benefits for Carol Murrell ($3,344.59) and Cordelia Pobstman ($3,199.95) (unanimous)
• Approved new memberships for eight individuals with pre-existing conditions noted (unanimous)

MCSO Public Safety Personnel Retirement System (PSPRS) Local Board

The Maricopa County Sheriff's Office Public Safety Personnel Retirement System Local Board is meeting to decide on disability applications and retirement benefits. The board will also review new memberships into the system and surviving spouse benefit applications.

• Normal retirement benefits for Zoltan A. Kardos ($5,374.94/mo) and Jeremy Todd Goad ($3,835.60/mo)
• DROP retirement benefits for Gary M. Kaplan ($3,799.03/mo), Christopher Edd Osborn ($3,979.69/mo), and Jeffrey Ray Eccles ($6,228.77/mo)
• Surviving spouse benefits for Carol Murrell ($3,344.59) and Cordelia Pobstman ($3,199.95)
• Disability application reports for Darlene Daniel and Jeffrey Cadle
• Membership approvals for 8 new PSPRS members effective February 15 and 16, 2021

The Maricopa County Sheriff's Office PSPRS Local Board meeting on March 2, 2021, was not conducted because a quorum of members was not present. The meeting was rescheduled to Thursday, March 4, 2021, at 8:30 a.m. No substantive decisions were made.

• Meeting not conducted due to lack of quorum
• Meeting rescheduled to March 4, 2021, at 8:30 a.m.

MCSO Correctional Officer Retirement Plan (CORP) Local Board

The Maricopa County Sheriff's Office Corrections Officer Retirement Plan Local Board will meet to approve retirement benefits for two officers, a surviving spouse benefit, and new membership applications. The board will also discuss an amended state bill (HB2604) and may enter executive session for personnel and legal matters.

• Approval of normal retirement for Jason Thaddeus Durham ($3,044.40/month) and Martin David Spidell ($4,349.91/month)
• Approval of surviving spouse benefit for Beatriz Rosas ($4,363.79/month)
• Notification of death of retired Detention Officer Leonard Brooks (no beneficiary funds)
• Approval of 10 new membership applications, including one demotion
• Discussion of amended HB2604

The Corrections Officer Retirement Plan Board approved retirement benefits for two officers, a surviving spouse benefit, and ten new memberships. The board also approved the February 2, 2021 meeting minutes and noted the reappointment of a citizen member. No executive session was held, and no public comment was made.

• Approved retirement benefits for Jason Thaddeus Durham ($3,044.40/month, effective 02/25/2021)
• Approved retirement benefits for Martin David Spidell ($4,349.91/month, effective 03/05/2021)
• Approved surviving spouse benefit for Beatriz Rosas ($4,363.79/month)
• Approved 10 new memberships (effective February 8, 15, and 22, 2021)
• Approved minutes from the February 2, 2021 meeting
• Noted reappointment of Casey Blais as Citizen Member (2/20/2021–12/31/2021)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Maricopa Planning & Zoning Commission is meeting to review a staff report on text amendment TA2020002. The agenda also includes a user guide for conducting public hearings via GoToWebinar. No final decisions are listed on this agenda.

• Review of text amendment TA2020002
• GoToWebinar user guide for public hearings

The Planning and Zoning Commission voted 8-0 to initiate and approve text amendment TA2020002, which updates the Maricopa County Zoning Ordinance to regulate adult-use recreational marijuana similarly to medical marijuana. The amendment permits retail dispensaries in certain commercial and industrial districts, with ancillary cultivation and processing limited to on-site sales, and allows co-location of medical and recreational facilities. The item will proceed to the Board of Supervisors for final adoption as an emergency measure.

• Approved the January 14, 2021 meeting minutes as written.
• Approved TA2020002 (recreational marijuana text amendment) with changes to Section 804.2 Use Regulations 45.f, by an 8-0 vote.
• Added language limiting marijuana establishments in commercial districts to type 'A' only, with cultivation, extraction, and infusion ancillary to on-site retail sales.
• The amendment will be processed as an emergency measure, bypassing the standard public stakeholder process, and will go to the Board of Supervisors on March 10, 2021.

Smart Savings Committee (Deferred Compensation)

The Smart Savings Committee (Deferred Compensation) will meet to discuss investment performance reports from Sageview and Nationwide Retirement Solutions, consider placing an investment on a watch list, review CARES Act updates, and discuss guidelines for the Investment Policy Statement. They will also vote on a new Vice Chair and approve previous meeting minutes.

• Approval of minutes from November 17, 2020 regular quarterly meeting
• Sageview investment performance report and potential watch list action
• Nationwide Retirement Solutions performance report and CARES Act update
• Discussion and possible action on Investment Policy Statement guidelines
• Vote for Vice Chair

The Smart Savings Committee approved the Guidelines for Investment Policy Statement with three grammatical changes. The committee also approved the minutes from the November 17, 2020 meeting and voted for a vice chair. The meeting included reports from SageView and Nationwide Retirement Solutions, with no public comments.

• Approved the November 17, 2020 meeting minutes unanimously.
• Approved the Guidelines for Investment Policy Statement with three grammatical changes unanimously.
• Voted for a vice chair unanimously (motion by Max Porter, seconded by Mike Fulton).
• Adjourned the meeting at 3:28 p.m. unanimously.

Planning & Development items for the Board of Supervisors' agenda

The Maricopa County Board of Supervisors is meeting to consider four planning and zoning items, each with a staff report. The agenda lists items $2020018, CPA2020004, 22019071, and $2020004, but provides no details on their content. The meeting is scheduled for February 24, 2021, and the agenda is largely procedural, with only document links and no substantive descriptions.

• Item $2020018 with staff report
• Item CPA2020004 with staff report
• Item 22019071 with staff report
• Item $2020004 with staff report

Flood Control Advisory Board

The Flood Control Advisory Board of Maricopa County will not hold its regular meeting on February 24, 2021, because there are no action items for the board to consider. The next regularly scheduled meeting is set for March 24, 2021.

• Regular meeting cancelled due to no action items
• Next meeting scheduled for March 24, 2021

Ryan White Planning Council

The Ryan White Planning Council will meet to review minutes, receive updates from the chair and recipient's office, and discuss HIV/AIDS service funding. They will review Part A expenditure reports by service category, consider reallocation requests, and discuss combining the TEAM and CHPS committees. The council will also review the planning council activity timeline and meeting schedule for the 2021/22 grant year, and receive reports from various Ryan White program parts and the Ending the HIV Epidemic initiative.

• Review of Part A expenditure reports by service category
• Review of reallocation requests from the Recipient's office
• Discussion of combining TEAM and CHPS committees
• Nominations for Planning Council Co-Chairs
• Review of Planning Council Activity Timeline (PCAT) for 2021/22

The Maricopa County Phoenix EMA Planning Council approved the February 2021 Part A allocations, new committee chairs for STaR and CHPS, the 2021 meeting schedule, and membership renewals and new members. All votes were unanimous. The council also received updates on Ryan White programs and discussed the Planning Council Activity Timeline but took no action on those items.

• Approved February 2021 Part A allocations (unanimous)
• Approved Taylor Kirkman as CHPS Chair and Duvia Lozano as STaR Vice-Chair (unanimous)
• Approved 2021 meeting schedule (unanimous)
• Approved renewal of 8 memberships (unanimous)
• Approved new member applications (unanimous)

Ryan White Planning Council - Executive Committee

The Executive Committee of the Phoenix EMA Planning Council will meet via Zoom to review minutes, receive updates from the Chair and Administrative Agent, and discuss several items that may involve votes. Key topics include a possible reallocation request, expenditures report, the need for an Allocations Committee, and combining the TEAM and CHPS committees. The committee will also review the Planning Council Activity Timeline and meeting schedule for the 2021/22 grant year.

• Discussion of combining TEAM and CHPS committees
• Reallocation Request and Expenditures Report from Administrative Agent
• Discussion of need for an Allocations Committee
• Review of Planning Council Activity Timeline (PCAT) for 2021/22 Grant Year
• Discussion of creating Emergency Financial Assistance Standards

The Executive Committee approved the February reallocations and agreed to move future Executive Committee meetings to the Monday before the Planning Council meeting, pending a vote on the 2021 GY schedule. They also discussed combining CHPS and TEAM committees, but took no action. The minutes from January 12, 2021 were approved as amended.

• Approved February reallocations (4-0)
• Approved January 12, 2021 minutes as amended (unanimous)
• Agreed to move Executive Committee meetings to Monday before Planning Council meeting (4-0)

Benefit Board of Trustees

The Maricopa County Self-Insured Benefits Trust Fund Board of Trustees will meet telephonically to review the FY2020 audit results, discuss the mid-year financial status and full-year 2021 forecast, and receive an update on the proposed FY2022 budget. The board will also vote on approving the October 22, 2020 meeting minutes and elect a chairperson for CY2021-2022. The meeting may recess into executive session for legal advice on any listed item.

• Presentation of Fiscal Year 2020 Audit Report
• Mid-Year Financial Review and Full Year 2021 Forecast
• FY 2022 Budget Update
• Election of Chairperson for CY2021-2022
• Approval of October 22, 2020 Meeting Minutes

The Benefits Trust Fund Board approved the October 22, 2020 meeting minutes and received the FY2020 audit with no issues. They discussed the mid-year financial review and FY2022 budget forecast, noting COVID disrupted claims. Trustee Jorgensen was re-elected as Chairperson for CY2021-2022. No public comments were made.

• Approved October 22, 2020 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Elected Rex Jorgensen as Chairperson for CY2021-2022 (6-0)
• Adjourned meeting (6-0)

Board of Adjustment/Drainage Review Board

The Maricopa Board of Adjustment/Drainage Review Board is meeting on February 18, 2021, to conduct public hearings on three agenda items. The agenda includes staff reports for cases BA2020050, BA2020064, and BA2021001, but the specific details of these cases are not provided in the agenda text.

• Public hearing on case BA2020050
• Public hearing on case BA2020064
• Public hearing on case BA2021001

The Board of Adjustment approved all three variance requests on the agenda. It approved a variance for a 23,942 sq ft lot (BA2020050), a billboard variance allowing a 672 sq ft sign at 70 feet with a reduced setback (BA2021001), and a variance for a 55% side yard coverage and 1.5-foot setback for a carport (BA2020064). All votes were unanimous or near-unanimous, with one recusal.

• Approved variance for 23,942 sq ft lot at 78th St. & Culver St. (4-0-1)
• Approved billboard variance for 672 sq ft sign face, 70 ft height, 0 ft front setback at 14760 E. Willis Rd. (4-0-1, Cardon recused)
• Approved variance for 55% side yard coverage and 1.5 ft side setback for carport at 1133 N. 193rd Ave. (5-0)

Transportation Advisory Board

The Maricopa County Transportation Advisory Board will hold a virtual meeting to discuss and potentially approve the FY 2022-2026 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP), which prioritizes transportation projects. The board will also receive updates from the MCDOT director and a legislative briefing on state transportation matters. Public comments are invited, and the meeting will be conducted online due to COVID-19 restrictions.

• Approval of December 15, 2020 meeting minutes
• Director's update on MCDOT current issues and events
• Presentation and approval of FY 2022-2026 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP)
• Legislative update on 55th Legislature transportation-related bills
• Next meeting scheduled for April 20, 2021

The Transportation Advisory Board unanimously recommended the draft 2022-2026 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) to the Board of Supervisors, which includes $30 million in reductions and moves some projects out of the program. The board also approved the December 15, 2020 minutes. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Recommended 2022-2026 Draft TIP to Board of Supervisors (4-0)
• Approved December 15, 2020 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Maricopa Planning & Zoning Commission is meeting to review three staff reports on development cases (22019132, 22020052, 22020068). The agenda includes public comments, including opposition and support, and a comment letter from the Arizona Fire & Medical Authority. The meeting is conducted via GoToWebinar.

• Case 22019132 with opposition from Cathy Dreifort and Nancy Damone
• Case 22020052 with comment letter from Arizona Fire & Medical Authority
• Case 22020068 with public comments in opposition and support

The Planning and Zoning Commission approved a 20-year Special Use Permit for the Bailey Wedding Venue in the Surprise area, allowing a new wedding venue in the Rural-43 zoning district. The commission also approved a zone change for the Twin Knolls Vistas motel project in Mesa and a 10-year Special Use Permit for the Amadio Ranch and Farm events in Laveen. All three items were approved unanimously.

• Approved Bailey Wedding Venue Special Use Permit (9-0)
• Approved Twin Knolls Vistas zone change from C-3 to C-3 CUPD (9-0)
• Approved Amadio Ranch and Farm Special Use Permit for events (8-0)

Planning & Development items for the Board of Supervisors' agenda

The Board of Supervisors will review several planning and zoning documents. The agenda includes multiple staff reports regarding various projects or land use matters.

• Staff Report $2020029
• Staff Report 22018106
• Staff Report 22019078
• Staff Report 22019136 and associated handout memo/opposition documents

Merit Systems Commission

The Maricopa County Merit Systems Commission will consider four employee appeals: two for the Employee Merit System (Hardeman termination, Piirinen 16-hour suspension) and two for the Law Enforcement Officers' Merit System (Sanchez termination, Neville 24-hour suspension). The commission will vote on whether to accept each hearing officer's recommendation, and will also hear public comment and receive status reports on upcoming appeals.

• Hardeman v Correctional Health: termination appeal, hearing officer recommends denial
• Piirinen v Sheriff's Office: 16-hour suspension appeal, hearing officer recommends reversal
• Sanchez v Sheriff's Office: termination appeal, hearing officer recommends dismissal
• Neville v Sheriff's Office: 24-hour suspension appeal, hearing officer recommends denial
• Public comment periods for both commissions

MCSO Correctional Officer Retirement Plan (CORP) Local Board

The Maricopa County Sheriff's Office Corrections Officer Retirement Plan (CORP) Local Board will meet to approve routine retirement and benefit actions, including five normal retirements, three surviving spouse benefits, one deferred annuity, and 20 new membership applications. The board may also enter executive session for personnel and legal matters, and will discuss an amended HB 2604. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major policy changes.

• Approval of normal retirements for five officers, with monthly amounts ranging from $1,293.54 to $2,957.62
• Approval of surviving spouse benefits for three widows, amounts $776.94, $2,142.70, and $1,722.86
• Approval of deferred annuity for former Detention Captain Paul Russo at $1,382.12 per month
• Approval of 20 new membership applications, effective January 4 through February 1, 2021
• Discussion of amended HB 2604 (staff update)

MCSO Public Safety Personnel Retirement System (PSPRS) Local Board

The Board will review several retirement benefit applications, including DROP retirements and surviving spouse benefits. Members will also consider new membership applications and updates regarding service purchases.

• Approval of DROP retirement for Brad Dunn at $5,498.17 monthly
• Approval of DROP retirement for Timothy P. Carey at $6,162.03 monthly
• Approval of surviving spouse benefits for Nancy Barber in the amount of $3,577.02
• Review of accidental disability application for Jeffrey Cadle
• Discussion of amended HB2604

The Maricopa County Sheriff's Office PSPRS Local Board approved normal retirement benefits for two DROP retirees, a surviving spouse benefit, and multiple new memberships. A motion to table an IME report discussion failed, but a subsequent motion to table it to next month's meeting passed unanimously. The board also approved the January 5, 2021 meeting minutes.

• Approved January 5, 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Tabled IME report discussion for Jeffrey Cadle to next month's meeting (unanimous)
• Approved DROP retirement for Brad Dunn, $5,498.17/month effective 01/28/2021 (unanimous)
• Approved DROP retirement for Timothy P. Carey, $6,162.03/month effective 01/29/2021 (unanimous)
• Approved surviving spouse benefit for Nancy Barber, $3,577.02 (unanimous)
• Approved 14 new memberships with noted pre-existing conditions (unanimous)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission is meeting to discuss and potentially decide on several planning items. These include a comprehensive plan amendment (CPA2020004), a zoning case (22019071) with comments from the City of Chandler, and another case (22020052) for which a continuance request has been filed. The agenda also includes a user guide for conducting public hearings via GoToWebinar.

• CPA2020004 staff report
• 22019071 staff report and City of Chandler comments
• 22020052 staff report and continuance request
• GoToWebinar user guide for public hearings

The Commission approved a zone change from Rural-43 to C-2 CUPD for the La Casa Blanca Restaurant expansion into a multi-phase event venue, with conditions. The approval includes deletion of a 55-decibel noise limit condition, leaving noise enforcement to the county noise ordinance. The Commission also approved a consent agenda item modifying a condition on the Rose Estates comprehensive plan amendment, removing a maximum unit count.

• Approved Z2019071 La Casa Blanca Event Venue zone change with conditions a-o, deleting condition h (7-0)
• Approved CPA2020004 Rose Estates comprehensive plan amendment with conditions a-d, deleting condition c (7-0)
• Approved November 5, 2020 minutes as written
• Granted continuance for Z2020052 Bailey Wedding Venue to February 11, 2021

Flood Control Advisory Board

The Flood Control Advisory Board of Maricopa County will not hold its regular meeting on January 27, 2021, because there are no action items for the board to consider. The next regularly scheduled meeting is set for February 24, 2021.

• Regular meeting cancelled due to no action items
• Next meeting scheduled for February 24, 2021

Ryan White Planning Council - Community Health Planning & Strategies (CHPS) Committee

The Community Health Planning & Strategies Committee will review and possibly vote on the Continuum of Care by Service Category, the 2021 Annual Quality Improvement Plan, and Quality Assurance Site Visit results. They will also discuss forming a Needs Assessment Workgroup and review the Planning Council Activity Timeline. The meeting is largely procedural, with public comment and current event summaries.

• Review of Continuum of Care by Service Category
• Review of Annual Quality Improvement Plan for 2021GY
• Review of Quality Assurance Site Visit results
• Discussion of Needs Assessment Workgroup with Planning Council and SWAG members
• Review of Planning Council Activity Timeline and Scope of Work

The CHPS Committee met via Zoom on January 26, 2021, and established a quorum with 6 of 7 members present. The only formal action taken was unanimous approval of the November 24, 2020 minutes. All other agenda items were discussion only, covering housing workgroup updates, 2020 third-quarter continuum data, the annual quality improvement plan, site visit results, the needs assessment survey, and planning timelines.

• Approved November 24, 2020 minutes (unanimous)
• Discussed Housing Workgroup updates on PSRA/HRSA grant guidance (no action)
• Reviewed 2020 Q3 continuum data by service category (no action)
• Reviewed Clinical Quality Management Plan and HRSA review (no action)
• Reviewed December site visit results, to be presented in July (no action)
• Discussed Needs Assessment survey feedback and updates (no action)
• Reviewed Planning Council Activity Timeline; next meeting March 30, 2021 (no action)

Ryan White Planning Council – Standards and Rules (STAR) Committee

The Standards and Rules (STaR) Committee will review and potentially update several service standards and committee policies. The meeting includes an update from the RWHAP Part A Recipients office.

• Review of Mental Health Service Standard
• Review of Substance Abuse Service Standard
• Review of Psychosocial Services Service Standard
• Review of Housing Services Service Standard
• Review of Planning Council and subcommittee policies

Board of Health

The Maricopa County Board of Health will meet virtually to elect officers, approve the October 26, 2020 minutes, and receive financial updates for the second quarter of FY21, including reports on the Public Health and Environmental Health Services budgets. The board will also consider approving 21 fee waiver applications. The meeting includes a call to the public and may enter executive session for legal advice.

• Election for Board of Health Officers
• Approval of October 26, 2020 Board of Health Minutes
• Public Health Finance Update – 2nd Qtr FY21 Report
• Environmental Health Srvcs Finance Update - 2nd Qtr FY21 Report
• Fee Waiver – 21 Applications for approval

The Maricopa County Board of Health elected Robert MacMillan as President and Scott Celley as Vice President, both unanimously. The board also unanimously approved the minutes from the October 26, 2020 meeting and approved 21 permit fee waivers for charitable non-profit organizations. Financial updates were presented for Public Health and Environmental Services, but no formal actions were taken on those items.

• Elected Robert MacMillan as President (unanimous)
• Elected Scott Celley as Vice President (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from October 26, 2020 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved 21 permit fee waivers (P1-P21) (unanimous)

Board of Adjustment/Drainage Review Board

The Maricopa Board of Adjustment/Drainage Review Board is meeting to conduct public hearings and review staff reports for five cases (BA2020063, BA2020060, BA2020061, BA2020062, BA2020056). The agenda includes a GoToWebinar user guide for public hearings, indicating the meeting will be held virtually. The specific details of each case are contained in the attached staff reports.

• Public hearing on case BA2020063
• Public hearing on case BA2020060
• Public hearing on case BA2020061
• Public hearing on case BA2020062, including comments from the City of Surprise
• Public hearing on case BA2020056

The Board of Adjustment approved four variance requests, including two on the consent agenda and two on the regular agenda, and re-elected Greg Loper as Chairman and Fern Ward as Vice Chair. One case was continued indefinitely at the applicant's request. All votes were unanimous except for one 3-0-1 vote where a member abstained.

• Re-elected Chairman Loper and Vice Chair Ward (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda: BA2020060 (Silvercrest Way) and BA2020061 (Epps Property) with conditions (4-0)
• Approved BA2020062 (Swisher Property) variance for reduced setbacks with conditions (4-0)
• Approved BA2020056 (Galhotra Property) variance for existing hillside disturbance with conditions (3-0-1)
• Continued BA2020063 (Burns Property) indefinitely at applicant's request

Audit Advisory Committee

The committee will meet virtually via webinar or telephone. The agenda includes a change of chair and updates regarding internal audit, the auditor general, and finance/budget.

• Change of Chair from Ramon Ramirez to Ryan Wimmer
• Approval of October 14, 2020 meeting minutes
• Internal Audit Update by Mike McGee
• Auditor General Update by Dave Glennon
• Finance/Budget Update by Cindy Goelz

The Citizens Audit Advisory Committee unanimously approved the October 14, 2020 meeting minutes and appointed Ryan Wimmer as the new chair, replacing Ramon Ramirez. The meeting included updates on internal audits, the Auditor General's FY20 CAFR and Single Audit, and the county's budget and finance status, including CARES Act spending. No other formal decisions were made.

• Approved October 14, 2020 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Appointed Ryan Wimmer as chair (unanimous)

Flood Control District Stakeholder Group

The group will review an Intergovernmental Agreement audit and recommendations for Fiscal Year 2022 project partnership solicitations. Presenters will also provide updates on the Confluence Lake concept and Mandan Street drainage improvements.

• Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) Audit
• Fiscal Year 2022 Project Partnership Solicitation Results
• Confluence Lake Concept update
• Mandan Street Drainage Improvements update

The Flood Control District presented audit findings and recommended funding for FY2022 projects. The IGA audit found 145 agreements and sent letters to partners due Feb 1, 2021. The district recommended 15 projects totaling $30.5M in district costs, subject to further analysis for some. Updates were given on the El Rio Confluence Lake Concept and the completed Mandan Street drainage project.

• Recommended 15 FY2022 projects totaling $30.5M district cost (CIP and SPAP)
• Sent IGA audit letters to 25 partners, responses due Feb 1, 2021
• Completed Mandan Street drainage improvements ahead of schedule
• Met MOU commitments for El Rio Confluence Lake Concept; further work led by community

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Maricopa Planning & Zoning Commission is meeting to review several rezoning and development cases, including staff reports for five applications. One case (Z2019136) has drawn multiple opposition letters from residents, while another (Z2020087) has a request for indefinite continuance. The agenda also includes a user guide for conducting public hearings via GoToWebinar.

• S2020017 staff report
• Z2018106 staff report with fire service letter and City of Surprise comments
• Z2019078 staff report
• Z2020087 staff report with request for indefinite continuance
• Z2019136 staff report with 10 opposition letters and 1 support letter

Planning & Development items for the Board of Supervisors' agenda

The Board of Supervisors is reviewing eight planning and zoning items, each accompanied by a staff report. The agenda lists the items by case number but provides no details on the nature of each case, so it is not possible to say what is being decided or discussed.

• Review of case 22019009
• Review of case 22019024
• Review of case 22019120
• Review of case 22020020
• Review of case 22020059

Ryan White Planning Council - Executive Committee

The Executive Committee approved the GY 2021/22 meeting calendar, including November 30 and December 14 meeting dates, and agreed to a trial run of moving Executive Committee meetings to the Monday before Planning Council meetings. The committee also discussed the Recipient's report, including an upcoming HRSA virtual site visit and hiring updates, but took no formal action on those items. A request was made to form an Allocations Committee, with a plan to be brought to the next meeting.

• Approved GY 2021/22 meeting calendar (4-0)
• Agreed to trial run of Executive Committee meetings on Monday before Planning Council meetings
• Set November 30 and December 14 as meeting dates
• Tabled discussion on Allocations Committee formation until next meeting
• No action on Recipient's report or Needs Assessment/SCSN discussion

Merit Systems Commission

The Employee Merit System and Law Enforcement Officers’ Merit System Commissions will meet to appoint leadership and approve 2021 calendars. The Law Enforcement Officers’ Merit System Commission will consider a hearing officer's recommendation to deny an appeal regarding an 8-hour suspension.

• Appointment of Chairman and Vice Chairman for 2021
• Approval of 2021 meeting calendars
• Consideration of Tennyson v Sherriff’s Office (MC FY20-L01) regarding an 8-hour suspension
• Status reports on Employee Merit System appeals
• Status reports on Law Enforcement Officers’ Merit System appeals

MCSO Public Safety Personnel Retirement System (PSPRS) Local Board

The Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office PSPRS Local Board is meeting to approve retirement benefits, DROP entries, and surviving spouse payments. The board will also review medical reports for disability applications and approve new memberships into the retirement system.

• Review of disability reports for David Crissinger and Jeffrey Cadle
• Normal retirement benefits for Claudio Fausto ($4,271.84/mo) and Stacy Jo Frederick ($4,278.03/mo)
• Entry into Deferred Retirement Option Plan (DROP) for 10 individuals, including Barry G. Roska ($10,681.55/mo)
• Surviving spouse benefits for Sharon Cain in the amount of $3,614.09
• Approval of membership into PSPRS for 8 individuals

MCSO Correctional Officer Retirement Plan (CORP) Local Board

The Maricopa County Sheriff's Office Corrections Officer Retirement Plan Local Board is meeting to approve retirement benefits, survivor benefits, and membership applications. The board will vote on normal retirements, a reverse DROP application, surviving spouse benefits, a designated beneficiary payment, a deferred annuity, and new memberships. An executive session is possible for personnel and legal matters, with actions taken in open session.

• Approval of normal retirements for Glenna J. Fritz ($3,509.29/mo), Robert T. Palma ($2,438.89/mo), Annette R. Osborn ($3,505.35/mo), Jason Chernosky ($2,515.51/mo)
• Reverse DROP application for Christopher Terracino, effective 12/20/2020, monthly amount $4,101.80
• Surviving spouse benefit of $877.78/mo for Gary Tomaszewski, spouse of deceased Detention Officer Linda Lou Tomaszewski
• Designated beneficiary payment of $20,726.29 to Stephanie Martinez and Brett Buhl for former Detention Officer Pamela Buhl
• Deferred annuity application for Alberto Hernandez at $527.00/mo

The Maricopa County Sheriff's Office Corrections Officer Retirement Plan Local Board approved four Normal Retirement applications, one Reverse DROP retirement, a surviving spouse benefit, a designated beneficiary benefit, a deferred annuity, and five new memberships. All motions passed unanimously. No executive session was held, and no public comment was made.

• Approved Normal Retirement for Glenna J. Fritz, effective 12/14/2020, monthly $3,509.29
• Approved Normal Retirement for Robert T. Palma, effective 12/23/2020, monthly $2,438.89
• Approved Normal Retirement for Annette R. Osborn, effective 12/30/2020, monthly $3,505.35
• Approved Normal Retirement for Jason Chernosky, effective 12/30/2020, monthly $2,515.51
• Approved Reverse DROP retirement for Christopher Terracino, effective 12/20/2020, monthly $4,101.80
• Approved Surviving Spouse benefit for Gary Tomaszewski, $877.78 monthly
• Approved Designated Beneficiary benefits for Stephanie Martinez and Brett Buhl, $20,726.29 remaining contribution
• Approved Deferred Annuity for Alberto Hernandez, monthly $527.00; approved 5 new memberships