Maricopa meeting summaries, agendas, and minutes

County Board Approves Detective Rehire, Medical Subsidy; Many Meetings on Agenda

The Maricopa County Attorney's Office Public Safety Personnel Retirement System (PSPRS) Local Board approved the rehire of a retired detective and a retirement medical subsidy at its Aug. 18 meeting, the only meeting in the past two weeks with published decisions. All items passed unanimously, according to official minutes.

Recent decisions

The board approved the rehire of Detective Kersten Ortiz into a sworn officer position, effective May 26, 2026, and a retirement medical subsidy for Billy Hardy, effective Jan. 1, 2026. It also approved the minutes from its Feb. 17, 2026 meeting. The meeting was procedural and adjourned at 3:41 p.m.

Other recent meetings

Several other county boards and commissions met in the past two weeks, though most agendas were routine or informational. No decisions have been published for these meetings.

• **Travel Reduction Program (Aug. 11):** The task force reviewed employer trip reduction plans for 89 companies, including Home Depot, Best Buy, and the University of Arizona. The agenda also included updates on open items and a Valley Metro update.
• **Building Code Advisory Board (Aug. 11):** The board reviewed a final draft of local additions and addenda to the building code (TA2026001).
• **Audit Advisory Committee (Aug. 12):** The committee received updates on internal audits, the Auditor General's activities, and the city's finance and budget status.
• **Community Development Advisory Committee (Aug. 12):** The committee met to approve July 15 meeting minutes, review the calendar, and discuss funding priorities.
• **Board of Adjustment/Drainage Review Board (Aug. 13):** The board considered 11 cases (BA250076, BA260045, BA260055, BA260059, BA260060, BA260062–BA260065), with staff reports for each.
• **Community Action Commission (Aug. 17):** The commission was set to vote on bylaws, memberships, and the election of a vice chairperson, among other items.
• **Stadium District Board (Aug. 17):** The board held two meetings — one executive session to discuss legal advice on a lease with Stadium District BL Partnership, and a regular meeting with chairman's and executive director's reports.
• **Transportation Advisory Board (Aug. 18):** The board received updates on the Transportation Improvement Program and a director's report.
• **Planning & Zoning Commission (Aug. 20):** The meeting was cancelled.
• **HOME Consortium (Aug. 20):** The meeting was cancelled.

Coming up

Several meetings are scheduled in the next two weeks:

• **Benefit Board of Trustees (Aug. 25):** The board will review full-year 2025-2026 unaudited financial statements and discuss the stop-loss reinsurance policy.
• **Early Education Division Policy Council (Aug. 26):** The council will accept the resignation of Chair Toni Sessleman, approve a non-federal share waiver, and review a personnel policy.
• **Ryan White Planning Council (Aug. 26-27):** The council will hold a two-day Priority Setting and Resource Allocation process to set HIV service priorities and funding for 2027/28.
• **Flood Control Advisory Board (Aug. 27):** The regular meeting is cancelled.
• **Planning & Development items for the Board of Supervisors (Sep. 2):** The board will consider multiple rezoning requests and comprehensive plan amendments, including Z2024019, Z260010, CPA260007/Z260018, CPA260008/Z260019, and MCP260002.

Maricopa Board of Health Recommends FY 2027 Budgets; Other Boards Meet

The Maricopa Board of Health on July 27 recommended approval of the fiscal year 2027 budgets for Public Health and Environmental Services, both unanimously with Supervisor Lesko recused. The board also approved 20 fee waiver applications and advanced two regulatory cases to the Board of Supervisors.

Board of Health

The board voted unanimously to recommend the Public Health FY 2026/2027 budget request and the Environmental Services FY 2027 budget request. Supervisor Lesko recused from both votes. It also approved 20 fee waiver applications (P1-P19 and C1) unanimously. Two Environmental Review and Oversight Program (EROP) cases were approved to proceed to the Board of Supervisors: ES-2025-004 regarding Environmental Health Code Fee Changes and ES-2025-005 regarding Wastewater Treatment Plants. Revisions to Air Quality Rule 230 regarding General Permits were approved unanimously. The board also approved the January 26, 2026 meeting minutes.

Ryan White Planning Council Committees

Three Ryan White Planning Council committees met on July 28, all with agendas but no published minutes.

The Community Health Planning & Strategies (CHPS) Committee agenda included a review of the 2026 PSRA framework, data requests, and meeting logistics; a review of CHPS Policies and Procedures; a Ryan White HIV/AIDS Part A Program update; and approval of May 26, 2026 minutes.

The Standards and Rules (STAR) Committee agenda included review of May 26, 2026 minutes, STAR Policies and Procedures, service standards for Medical Nutrition Therapy, a recipient update, and a call for public comment.

The Training, Education and Membership (TEAM) Committee agenda included a review of the Membership Matrix for federal compliance, membership attendance and training, TEAM Policies and Procedures, the membership application process with a potential vote on new applications, and approval of May 26, 2026 minutes.

Smart Savings Committee

The Smart Savings Committee met on July 30. The agenda included a recommendation for award of contract 260001-ITN and a recommendation for an amendment to that contract. The committee also had an executive session scheduled for legal advice on contracts under negotiation. Minutes are not yet published.

MCSO Retirement Boards

Two Maricopa County Sheriff's Office retirement boards met on August 4, both with agendas only.

The Public Safety Personnel Retirement System (PSPRS) Local Board agenda included consideration of an ordinary disability retirement application for Deputy Duane Paris, approval of membership for 10 new PSPRS members with effective dates from May to July 2026, an update on two new state laws (SB1135 doubling burial benefits to $10,000 and SB1136 eliminating the remarriage pension penalty), and a replacement for the Local Board Secretary position. The next meeting is scheduled for October 6, 2026 at 11:00 a.m.

The Correctional Officer Retirement Plan (CORP) Local Board agenda included clarification of medical providers for pre-existing conditions for Arabella Rose Miera and Deng Awai Ajang Awai, approval of 23 new membership applications effective July 6 and August 3, 2026, a staff update on SB1739 increasing the employer contribution rate from 5% to 5.5% for Tier 3 DC CORP members, and approval of June 2, 2026 minutes.

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission met on August 6. The agenda listed only procedural boilerplate and staff report references, with no decisions, public hearings, or substantive items posted. Minutes are not yet published.

Coming up

No upcoming meetings are scheduled in the next 14 days.

Board of Health advances FY 2027 budget recommendations; other panels set procedural agendas

The Board of Health recommended approval of fiscal year 2027 budget requests for Public Health and Environmental Services, approved 20 fee waiver applications, and advanced two regulatory outreach cases to the Board of Supervisors at its July 27 meeting, according to official minutes.

Board of Health

The board voted unanimously to recommend the Public Health FY 2026/2027 budget request and the Environmental Services FY 2027 budget request, with Supervisor Lesko recused on both votes. Members also unanimously approved 20 fee waiver applications identified as P1 through P19 and C1.

Two Environmental Review Outreach Program (EROP) cases were advanced to the Board of Supervisors: Case ES-2025-004, regarding Environmental Health Code fee changes, and Case ES-2025-005, regarding wastewater treatment plants. Both passed unanimously.

The board unanimously approved revisions to Air Quality Rule 230 regarding General Permits and unanimously approved the January 26, 2026 meeting minutes.

Merit Systems Commission

The Merit Systems Commission met July 22 to handle administrative updates for the Employee Merit System and the Law Enforcement Officers' Merit System. The agenda listed approval of the Oral Board Process for Law Enforcement Trainee, approval of Assessment Monitors for Law Enforcement Trainee, recommendations for panel members and alternate panel members for the Law Enforcement Trainee Oral Board Assessment, and status reports on Employee Merit System and Law Enforcement Officers' Merit System appeals. Minutes have not yet been published, so no decisions are confirmed.

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission's July 23 agenda listed staff reports identified by reference numbers: CPA260003 and Z260006, Z260010, Z250025, SU240005, and TU260026. A GoToWebinar User Guide PDF was also included. The agenda document does not describe specific decisions or proposals. Minutes have not yet been published.

Ryan White Planning Council committees

Three Ryan White Planning Council committees met July 28, with minutes not yet published.

The Community Health Planning & Strategies (CHPS) Committee was scheduled to review the 2026 PSRA framework, data requests, and meeting logistics; review CHPS Policies and Procedures; receive a Ryan White HIV/AIDS Part A Recipient update; and approve May 26, 2026 meeting minutes.

The Standards and Rules (STAR) Committee was scheduled to review and approve May 26, 2026 meeting minutes, review STAR Policies and Procedures, review service standards for Medical Nutrition Therapy, receive a Ryan White HIV/AIDS Part A Recipient update, and invite public comment.

The Training, Education and Membership (TEAM) Committee was scheduled to review a Membership Matrix for compliance with federal mandate, manage Planning Council membership attendance and training, review TEAM Policies and Procedures, review the Membership Application Process with a potential vote on new applications, and approve May 26, 2026 meeting minutes.

Smart Savings Committee (Deferred Compensation)

The Smart Savings Committee met July 30 to discuss a recommendation for award of contract 260001-ITN and a recommendation for amendment to contract 260001-ITN. The agenda also included an executive session for legal advice on contracts subject to negotiation. Minutes have not yet been published, so no actions are confirmed.

Coming up

The Planning & Zoning Commission is scheduled to meet August 6, 2026. The posted agenda lists only procedural boilerplate and staff report references, with no decisions, public hearings, or substantive items posted.

Maricopa County Board of Adjustment approves two property variances; most committees still in agenda-only stage

The Maricopa County Board of Adjustment and Drainage Review Board approved two variance requests on July 16, 2026, each by a 5-0 vote, making it the only body in the past two weeks with published minutes confirming decisions.

Board of Adjustment approves two variances

The board approved variance requests for the Red Ledge Property (case BA260033) and the Smith Property (case BA260029), each with condition 'a' and a 5-0 vote. A third variance request for the Coffey Property (BA250069) was withdrawn, so no action was taken. No board action was recorded for the Buringrud Property request (BA260035) in the minutes.

Community Development Advisory Committee meets twice

The CDAC held a July 8 organizational meeting to appoint a new chair and vice chair, approve March 11, 2026 meeting minutes, and receive a member orientation. No substantive policy or funding decisions were listed. On July 15, the committee scheduled a special meeting with a single action item: approval of a proposed adjustment to CDBG-CV funding. Minutes for both meetings have not yet been published, so outcomes are not confirmed.

Benefit Board to weigh 2027 health premiums

The Maricopa County Self-Insured Benefits Trust Fund Board of Trustees met July 15 to receive a presentation on Health and Welfare Benefits plan changes and premiums for Fiscal Year 2028 and Plan Year 2027. The agenda included a motion to recommend total premiums for Plan Year 2027 to the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors for approval. The meeting also listed a possible vote to recess into executive session for attorney advice and a call to the public by Chair Rex Jorgensen. Minutes are not yet published.

Board of Supervisors set to review 14 planning items

A July 15 agenda listed 14 planning and zoning items for the Board of Supervisors, identified by reference numbers including Z2022077, MCP250004, Z250009, SU250029, SU250040, Z250040, SU250041, SU260005, Z260005, SU260006, SU260009, Z260009, Z260015, and Z260017. Each item had a staff report attached, but the agenda text provided no project names, dollar amounts, or street addresses. Minutes are not yet published.

Building Code Advisory Board reviews 2024 code amendments

The Building Code Advisory Board held a special hybrid meeting July 14 to discuss draft amendments to several 2024 international building codes — the International Building Code, International Existing Building Code, International Mechanical Code, International Plumbing Code, and International Residential Code — as well as the National Electrical Code. Public comments on proposed HBACA amendments to the IECC, IRC, and NEC were also listed. No specific action was listed beyond the meeting itself. Minutes are not yet published.

Other meetings held

• **Merit Systems Commission (July 8):** Agenda included approval of April 8, 2026 minutes, status reports on employee appeals, and approval of the oral board process, assessment monitors, and panel member recommendations for a law enforcement trainee position. Minutes not yet published.
• **Stadium District Board (July 10):** Heard a stadium assessments presentation by JLL representatives Dave Demarest, Ethan Milley, Randy Shields, and Robert Koshgarian; discussed travel to other baseball stadiums; and entered executive session under A.R.S. §38-431.03(A)(3) for legal advice on Open Meeting Law compliance and board governance. Minutes not yet published.
• **Travel Reduction Program Regional Task Force (July 14):** Considered enforcement action requests for Manning Group and Saint Gregory Catholic School, a consent agenda of 128 employer plans, and a Valley Metro update. Minutes not yet published.
• **HOME Consortium (July 16):** Agenda listed approval of PY26 CHDO/EN funding adjustments, discussion of HOME income and rent limits effective June 1, 2026, discussion of the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, and review of PY25 CAPER updates. Minutes not yet published.

Coming up

• **Planning & Zoning Commission — July 23, 2026:** Will consider staff reports identified as CPA260003, Z260006, Z260010, Z250025, SU240005, and TU260026. No specific proposals or decisions are described in the agenda.

Stadium District Board hires Mark Winkleman as Executive Director; county panels set busy week ahead

The Maricopa County Stadium District Board voted 8-1 on July 2 to hire Mark Winkleman as its new Executive Director, the only formal decision recorded across recent county meetings.

Stadium District Board

The July 2 virtual meeting opened with an executive session for legal discussion before the board took its public vote on Winkleman's hiring. The 8-1 tally is the only recorded vote in the available meeting records from the past two weeks.

A separate July 2 executive session agenda listed discussion items related to the Executive Director (personnel), board governance and operations (legal advice), and legal advice on public agenda items. No public votes or decisions were scheduled for that closed session.

On July 10, the Stadium District Board was set to hear a stadium assessments presentation from JLL representatives Dave Demarest, Ethan Milley, Randy Shields, and Robert Koshgarian. That meeting's agenda also included discussion of a travel schedule to other baseball stadiums, approval of minutes from the June 26 and July 2 meetings, a treasurer's report, and an executive session for legal advice under A.R.S. §38-431.03(A)(3). Minutes from the July 10 meeting have not yet been published, so no outcomes are available.

Community Development Advisory Committee

The CDAC held an organizational meeting July 8 to appoint a new chair and vice chair, approve minutes from its March 11, 2026 meeting, and conduct a member orientation. No substantive policy or funding decisions were on the agenda. Minutes have not yet been published.

Merit Systems Commission

The commission's July 8 general session agenda included approval of April 8, 2026 meeting minutes, a status report on upcoming employee merit system appeals, and action items on the oral board process, assessment monitors, and panel member recommendations for a law enforcement trainee position. No major policy changes or budget items were listed. Minutes are not yet available.

Coming up

Several county boards and committees meet in the week ahead:

• **July 14, 2:00 p.m. — Building Code Advisory Board:** Special hybrid meeting to review draft amendments to the 2024 International Building Code, Existing Building Code, Mechanical Code, Plumbing Code, Residential Code, and National Electrical Code, plus public comments on proposed HBACA amendments.
• **July 14 — Travel Reduction Program Regional Task Force:** Will consider enforcement action requests for Manning Group and Saint Gregory Catholic School, a consent agenda covering 128 employer plans, and a Valley Metro update.
• **July 15 — Board of Supervisors (Planning & Development):** Procedural review of 14 planning and zoning items listed by reference number (Z2022077, MCP250004, Z250009, and others). The agenda does not include project names, dollar amounts, or locations.
• **July 15 — Community Development Advisory Committee:** Special meeting to consider approval of a proposed CDBG-CV funding adjustment.
• **July 16 — Board of Adjustment/Drainage Review Board:** Will review eight staff reports identified by case numbers BA260041, BA260032, BA260034, BA260040, BA260042, BA260046, BA260053, and BA260057.
• **July 16 — HOME Consortium:** Will consider PY26 CHDO/EN funding adjustments, review PY25 CAPER updates, discuss HOME income and rent limits effective June 1, 2026, and discuss the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act.