Call to Order PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - INVOCATION
Call to Public - Consideration and discussion of comments from the public. Those wishing to address the Pinal County Board of Supervisors need not request permission in advance. Action taken as a result of public comment will be limited to directing staff to study the matter or rescheduling the matter for further consideration and decision at a later date.
County Manager's Report (Information Only) (Greg Stanley)
Purchasing Division Report - April 22, 2015 (Randon Riffey/Leo Lew)
A. Discussion/approval/disapproval of the Minutes March 24, 2015 Special Session. (Sheri Cluff) B. Discussion/approval/disapproval of the current billings before the Board. (Sheri Cluff) C. Discussion/approval/disapproval of the Special Event License application of Jamil Peter Coury, Team Red White and Blue Inc., for a charitable event to be held at San Tan Regional Park located at 6533 West Phillips Road, Queen Creek, Arizona 85142, on Saturday, May 2, 2015 from 4:00 P.M. to 2:00 A.M. (Sheri Cluff) D. Discussion/approval/disapproval of the reappointment of Michele Emig, 453 E. Cottonwood Lane, Suite 2, P.O. Box 12398, Casa Grande, AZ 85130-0609 to the Air Quality Control Hearing Board Term: April 30, 2015 to April 29, 2018. (Sheri Cluff) E. Discussion/approval/disapproval of the request for Teofil Jaworowski, Ruben Villagomez, Steven Schafer, Joihanna Kumar, Jack Dinsmore, Gery Bracy, Henry H. Wilke, Jr., Michael J. Boken and Judith Eckhardt be allowed to file for widow/widowers and/or disabled persons or non-profit organization tax exemption. (Sheri Cluff) F. Discussion/approval/disapproval of the letter to Nicholas Colucci, Chief, Immigration Investor Program, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, to express continued support of the PhoenixMart project within the Central Arizona Regional Center. The purpose of the Central Arizona Regional Center is the “promotion of economic growth, increased export sales, improve regional economic impact, job creation and increased foreign and domestic capital investment.” (Greg Stanley) G. Discussion/approval/disapproval of the letter to Congressman Paul Gosar to express support and efforts in Congress to fully fund the Payment-in-Lieu-of-Taxes Program (PILT) and State Criminal Alien Assistance Program (SCAAP). (Greg Stanley) I. Discussion/approval/disapproval of the General Services Contract New Hope Program between Pinal County Animal Care and Control and various rescue organizations as attached. These contracts all expire 01/01/2018. (Audra Michael/Greg Stanley) J. Discussion/approval/disapproval of Resolution No. 042215-GA14-009 approving an Airport Development Reimbursable Grant Agreement Amendment with The Arizona Department of Transportation Multimodal Planning Division in the additional amount of $94,500.00 for parking ramp improvements to the San Manuel Airport. (GA14-009) (Jim Petty/Louis Andersen) K. Discussion/approval/disapproval of renewal of Cooperative Fire Rate Agreement between Pinal County and the Arizona State Forestry Division. (GA14-014) (Charles Kmet/Louis Andersen) L. Discussion/approval/disapproval of Resolution No. 042215-GA14-015 authorizing Pinal County to enter into Intergovernmental Agreement JPA 14-0004181-I with the State of Arizona, through its Department of Transportation, and the City of Casa Grande to acquire Congestion Mitigation Air Quality (CMAQ) federal funding and to define responsibilities for the design and construction of portions of Midway Road from 0.5 mi South of Gila Bend Hwy to Clayton Road. This section of Midway Road is within the City of Casa Grande and upon approval of this agreement Pinal County agrees to contribute its CMAQ apportionment to the State on the City’s behalf. (GA-015) (John Kraft/Louis Andersen) M. Discussion/approval/disapproval of Resolution No. 042215-RD14-062 accepting a conveyance of real property for roadway purposes by Warranty Deed to Pinal County from Airborne Support Group LLC., located in a portion of Section 12, T9S, R6E, a portion of Sunland Gin Road, Supervisory District #4, in the unincorporated area of Pinal County, Arizona, as legally described in Exhibits A attached to said Resolution. (RD14-062) (Dale Harman/Louis Andersen) N. Discussion/approval/disapproval of Change Order Number 1 associated with Contract Number EC13-002 for the Eloy Health Clinic Renovations and correcting scrivener error changing Contract Number EC14-004 on Change Order Number 1 to EC14-002. Change Order Number 1 will increase the original contract amount from $513,450.00 to $530,031.00 for additional scope of work, to include a new air conditioner unit, replacing existing asphalt in delivery driveway and relocating new cable main conduits. (EC13-002) (Archie Carreon/Louis Andersen) O. Discussion/approval/disapproval of the Public Housing Authority (PHA) certifications of compliance with the PHA 5-year and Annual Agency Plan and a Board Resolution to accompany the Plan submittal to the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Office of Public and Indian Housing. (Adeline Allen/Leo Lew) P. Discussion/approval/disapproval of Grant award Number 13-AZDOHS-OPSG-130305-05 for "Operation Stonegarden Grant program" between the Pinal County Sheriff's Office and the Arizona Department of Homeland security in the amount of $37,620. The funds will be used for Overtime/ERE & Mileage. This agreement shall become effective April 1, 2015 and shall terminate on July 31, 2015. Federal Funds CFDA #: 97-067 The award requires a fiscal year 2014-2015 budget amendment to transfer reserve appropriation only form Fund 213 (Grants/Project Contingency to Fund 203 (Sheriff's Grants) to increase revenue and expenditure appropriations. There will be no impact on the General Fund. (Paul Babeu) Q. Discussion/approval/disapproval of the Grant award for "High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA) - Arizona Warrant Apprehension Network and Tactical Enforcement Detail (WANTED)" between the Pinal County Sheriff's Office and the City of Tucson in the amount of $17,202. The funds will be used for overtime. The award requires a fiscal year 2014-2015 budget amendment to transfer reserve appropriation only from Fund 213 (Grants/Project Contingency) to Fund 23 (Sheriff/Drug Smuggling) to increase revenue and expenditure appropriations. There will be no impact to the General Fund. (Paul Babeu) R. Discussion/approval/disapproval of the High Intensity Trafficking Area Program (HIDTA) Grant Award No. HT-15-2523, between the Pinal County Sheriff's Office and the City of Tucson, in the amount of $108,323. The funds shall be used for Wages, ERE, Overtime, training and travel, for the Pinal County Narcotics Task Force. This requires a fiscal year 2014-2015 budget amendment to transfer reserve appropriation only from Fund 213 (Grants/Project Contingency) to Fund 23 (Sheriff Drug Smuggling) to increase revenue and expenditure appropriations. There will be no General Fund Impact. (Paul Babeu) S. Discussion/approval/disapproval of proposed settlement of property tax valuation appeal case number ST2014-000584, pending in the Arizona Tax Court, and authorization of counsel to execute all documents necessary to finalize settlement. (Lando Voyles/Chris Keller) T. Discussion/approval/disapproval of the 2014/15 School Superintendent End of Year Report to the Board of Supervisors (Jill Broussard) U. Discussion/approval/disapproval of the 2015/16 Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Pinal County School Superintendent Office and the Pinal County Board of Supervisors for Data Processing Services for School Districts (Jill Broussard)
Discussion/approval/disapproval of Resolution No. 042215-HCB - a resolution regarding the hand counting of ballots and encouraging the Secretary of State to revise the hand count procedures with an eye toward an amendment to the Secretary of State Manual and the corresponding statutes relating to hand count procedures which would allow a hand count to proceed in the event that a sufficient number of representatives from a particular party fail to appear after having been properly notified of the time and place for the hand count. (Greg Stanley)
Meeting of the Pinal County Public Health Services District Board of Directors. (Tom Schryer) BUSINESS BEFORE THE BOARD (Consideration/Approval/Disapproval of the following:) (1) CONSENT ITEMS: All items indicated by an asterisk (*) will be handled by a single vote as part of the consent agenda, unless a Board Member, County Manager, or member of the public objects at the time the agenda item is called. A. Discussion/approval/disapproval of the Pinal County Health Services District Board of Directors meeting minutes of January 7, 2015. (Sheri Cluff) B. Discussion/approval/disapproval of the 2015 Contract with Arizona Family Health Partnership for Family Planning Services. The term of this Contract will be April 1, 2015 to December 31, 2015. The total amount of the Contract is not to exceed $230,623.00. (Tom Schryer/Leo Lew)
Meeting of the Pinal County Flood Control District Board of Directors. (Elise Moore/Louis Andersen) BUSINESS BEFORE THE BOARD (Consideration/Approval/Disapproval of the following:) (1) Discussion/approval/disapproval of the Pinal County Flood Control District Board of Director's meeting minutes of March 18, 2015. (Sheri Cluff) (2) Discussion/approval/disapproval of filing an action in the Pinal County Superior Court against Joseph Sparling, Olga Sparling, Daria Sparling and Bernita Howe seeking enforcement of the Pinal County Floodplain Ordinance to abate a nuisance and enjoin continued violations of actions taken which have altered, diverted, retarded and obstructed waters in a water course. (Continued from March 18, 2015) (Lando Voyles/Kevin Constello)
9:30 a.m. The following cases will be heard without additional input from the applicant or public unless prior to the time the case is publically heard, the applicant, a staff member or a member of the public requests that a case be considered separately. In the event that no such request for a hearing is made, the Board shall vote to approve the recommendation of the Commission. A. SUP-001-15 – Papago Properties, LLC, landowner. Ponderosa Botanical Care, dba Ponderosa Releaf, applicant, Andy Workman, agent requesting a Special Use Permit to operate the Ponderosa Botanical Care medical marijuana dispensary on a 3.3± acre parcel in the CB-2 zone (PZ-430-74); situated in a portion of the NW¼ of Section 19, T5S, R3E G&SRB&M, tax parcel 510-64-005 (legal on file) (located on the south side of Papago Rd, east of White Rd in the Maricopa area). Planning Commission voted 9-0 to recommend approval with 15 stipulations. (Ashlee MacDonald/Himanshu Patel)
Hearing, Review and Action on appeal of Hearing Officer's decision on ZO-09-14-001 -Steven and Danielle Miller, 23607 N. Chaps Drive, Florence, AZ 85132 - Tax Parcel No. 200-74-0840. Violation of Pinal County Zoning Ordinance.Chapter 2.120 MH Manufactured Home Zone, Sections: 2.120.010- Uses permitted - (H) - Lots/parcels of one acre (43,560 square feet) or greater may have not more than two horses, more than six months of age. (Ordinance 61862 & 2001). In MH zoning, only a maximum of two horses is allowed and no other livestock including chickens, goats, cattle, pigs, roosters or sheep are allowed on the property (excludes pets which live in the house). (Danielle and Steven Miller/Seymour Gruber)
Executive session pursuant to ARS section 38-431.03(A)(3) for legal advice concerning a pending special use permit and the county's development services code amendment to chapter 2.191. (Greg Stanley/Chris Keller)
Executive Session 2
Hearing, Review and Action on appeal of Hearing Officer's decision on ZO-09-14-001 -Steven and Danielle Miller, 23607 N. Chaps Drive, Florence, AZ 85132 - Tax Parcel No. 200-74-0840. Violation of Pinal County Zoning Ordinance.Chapter 2.120 MH Manufactured Home Zone, Sections: 2.120.010- Uses permitted - (H) - Lots/parcels of one acre (43,560 square feet) or greater may have not more than two horses, more than six months of age. (Ordinance 61862 & 2001). In MH zoning, only a maximum of two horses is allowed and no other livestock including chickens, goats, cattle, pigs, roosters or sheep are allowed on the property (excludes pets which live in the house). (Danielle and Steven Miller/Seymour Gruber)
Hearing and discussion/possible action regarding the Notice and Request for Review by D.R. Horton, Inc. regarding the imposition of development fees under the Copper Basin Development Agreement. (Continued from November 5, 2014) (Chris Gooch/Mark Langlitz)
9. Hearing and discussion/possible action regarding the Notice and Request for Review by D.R. Horton, Inc. regarding the imposition of development fees under the Copper Basin Development Agreement. (Continued from November 5, 2014) (Chris Gooch/Mark Langlitz)
Apr 22, 2015 BOS Regular Session
Call to Order PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - INVOCATION
Call to Public - Consideration and discussion of comments from the public. Those wishing to address the Pinal County Board of Supervisors need not request permission in advance. Action taken as a result of public comment will be limited to directing staff to study the matter or rescheduling the matter for further consideration and decision at a later date.
County Manager's Report (Information Only) (Greg Stanley)
Purchasing Division Report - April 22, 2015 (Randon Riffey/Leo Lew)
A. Discussion/approval/disapproval of the Minutes March 24, 2015 Special Session. (Sheri Cluff) B. Discussion/approval/disapproval of the current billings before the Board. (Sheri Cluff) C. Discussion/approval/disapproval of the Special Event License application of Jamil Peter Coury, Team Red White and Blue Inc., for a charitable event to be held at San Tan Regional Park located at 6533 West Phillips Road, Queen Creek, Arizona 85142, on Saturday, May 2, 2015 from 4:00 P.M. to 2:00 A.M. (Sheri Cluff) D. Discussion/approval/disapproval of the reappointment of Michele Emig, 453 E. Cottonwood Lane, Suite 2, P.O. Box 12398, Casa Grande, AZ 85130-0609 to the Air Quality Control Hearing Board Term: April 30, 2015 to April 29, 2018. (Sheri Cluff) E. Discussion/approval/disapproval of the request for Teofil Jaworowski, Ruben Villagomez, Steven Schafer, Joihanna Kumar, Jack Dinsmore, Gery Bracy, Henry H. Wilke, Jr., Michael J. Boken and Judith Eckhardt be allowed to file for widow/widowers and/or disabled persons or non-profit organization tax exemption. (Sheri Cluff) F. Discussion/approval/disapproval of the letter to Nicholas Colucci, Chief, Immigration Investor Program, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, to express continued support of the PhoenixMart project within the Central Arizona Regional Center. The purpose of the Central Arizona Regional Center is the “promotion of economic growth, increased export sales, improve regional economic impact, job creation and increased foreign and domestic capital investment.” (Greg Stanley) G. Discussion/approval/disapproval of the letter to Congressman Paul Gosar to express support and efforts in Congress to fully fund the Payment-in-Lieu-of-Taxes Program (PILT) and State Criminal Alien Assistance Program (SCAAP). (Greg Stanley) I. Discussion/approval/disapproval of the General Services Contract New Hope Program between Pinal County Animal Care and Control and various rescue organizations as attached. These contracts all expire 01/01/2018. (Audra Michael/Greg Stanley) J. Discussion/approval/disapproval of Resolution No. 042215-GA14-009 approving an Airport Development Reimbursable Grant Agreement Amendment with The Arizona Department of Transportation Multimodal Planning Division in the additional amount of $94,500.00 for parking ramp improvements to the San Manuel Airport. (GA14-009) (Jim Petty/Louis Andersen) K. Discussion/approval/disapproval of renewal of Cooperative Fire Rate Agreement between Pinal County and the Arizona State Forestry Division. (GA14-014) (Charles Kmet/Louis Andersen) L. Discussion/approval/disapproval of Resolution No. 042215-GA14-015 authorizing Pinal County to enter into Intergovernmental Agreement JPA 14-0004181-I with the State of Arizona, through its Department of Transportation, and the City of Casa Grande to acquire Congestion Mitigation Air Quality (CMAQ) federal funding and to define responsibilities for the design and construction of portions of Midway Road from 0.5 mi South of Gila Bend Hwy to Clayton Road. This section of Midway Road is within the City of Casa Grande and upon approval of this agreement Pinal County agrees to contribute its CMAQ apportionment to the State on the City’s behalf. (GA-015) (John Kraft/Louis Andersen) M. Discussion/approval/disapproval of Resolution No. 042215-RD14-062 accepting a conveyance of real property for roadway purposes by Warranty Deed to Pinal County from Airborne Support Group LLC., located in a portion of Section 12, T9S, R6E, a portion of Sunland Gin Road, Supervisory District #4, in the unincorporated area of Pinal County, Arizona, as legally described in Exhibits A attached to said Resolution. (RD14-062) (Dale Harman/Louis Andersen) N. Discussion/approval/disapproval of Change Order Number 1 associated with Contract Number EC13-002 for the Eloy Health Clinic Renovations and correcting scrivener error changing Contract Number EC14-004 on Change Order Number 1 to EC14-002. Change Order Number 1 will increase the original contract amount from $513,450.00 to $530,031.00 for additional scope of work, to include a new air conditioner unit, replacing existing asphalt in delivery driveway and relocating new cable main conduits. (EC13-002) (Archie Carreon/Louis Andersen) O. Discussion/approval/disapproval of the Public Housing Authority (PHA) certifications of compliance with the PHA 5-year and Annual Agency Plan and a Board Resolution to accompany the Plan submittal to the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Office of Public and Indian Housing. (Adeline Allen/Leo Lew) P. Discussion/approval/disapproval of Grant award Number 13-AZDOHS-OPSG-130305-05 for "Operation Stonegarden Grant program" between the Pinal County Sheriff's Office and the Arizona Department of Homeland security in the amount of $37,620. The funds will be used for Overtime/ERE & Mileage. This agreement shall become effective April 1, 2015 and shall terminate on July 31, 2015. Federal Funds CFDA #: 97-067 The award requires a fiscal year 2014-2015 budget amendment to transfer reserve appropriation only form Fund 213 (Grants/Project Contingency to Fund 203 (Sheriff's Grants) to increase revenue and expenditure appropriations. There will be no impact on the General Fund. (Paul Babeu) Q. Discussion/approval/disapproval of the Grant award for "High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA) - Arizona Warrant Apprehension Network and Tactical Enforcement Detail (WANTED)" between the Pinal County Sheriff's Office and the City of Tucson in the amount of $17,202. The funds will be used for overtime. The award requires a fiscal year 2014-2015 budget amendment to transfer reserve appropriation only from Fund 213 (Grants/Project Contingency) to Fund 23 (Sheriff/Drug Smuggling) to increase revenue and expenditure appropriations. There will be no impact to the General Fund. (Paul Babeu) R. Discussion/approval/disapproval of the High Intensity Trafficking Area Program (HIDTA) Grant Award No. HT-15-2523, between the Pinal County Sheriff's Office and the City of Tucson, in the amount of $108,323. The funds shall be used for Wages, ERE, Overtime, training and travel, for the Pinal County Narcotics Task Force. This requires a fiscal year 2014-2015 budget amendment to transfer reserve appropriation only from Fund 213 (Grants/Project Contingency) to Fund 23 (Sheriff Drug Smuggling) to increase revenue and expenditure appropriations. There will be no General Fund Impact. (Paul Babeu) S. Discussion/approval/disapproval of proposed settlement of property tax valuation appeal case number ST2014-000584, pending in the Arizona Tax Court, and authorization of counsel to execute all documents necessary to finalize settlement. (Lando Voyles/Chris Keller) T. Discussion/approval/disapproval of the 2014/15 School Superintendent End of Year Report to the Board of Supervisors (Jill Broussard) U. Discussion/approval/disapproval of the 2015/16 Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Pinal County School Superintendent Office and the Pinal County Board of Supervisors for Data Processing Services for School Districts (Jill Broussard)
Discussion/approval/disapproval of Resolution No. 042215-HCB - a resolution regarding the hand counting of ballots and encouraging the Secretary of State to revise the hand count procedures with an eye toward an amendment to the Secretary of State Manual and the corresponding statutes relating to hand count procedures which would allow a hand count to proceed in the event that a sufficient number of representatives from a particular party fail to appear after having been properly notified of the time and place for the hand count. (Greg Stanley)
Meeting of the Pinal County Public Health Services District Board of Directors. (Tom Schryer) BUSINESS BEFORE THE BOARD (Consideration/Approval/Disapproval of the following:) (1) CONSENT ITEMS: All items indicated by an asterisk (*) will be handled by a single vote as part of the consent agenda, unless a Board Member, County Manager, or member of the public objects at the time the agenda item is called. A. Discussion/approval/disapproval of the Pinal County Health Services District Board of Directors meeting minutes of January 7, 2015. (Sheri Cluff) B. Discussion/approval/disapproval of the 2015 Contract with Arizona Family Health Partnership for Family Planning Services. The term of this Contract will be April 1, 2015 to December 31, 2015. The total amount of the Contract is not to exceed $230,623.00. (Tom Schryer/Leo Lew)
Meeting of the Pinal County Flood Control District Board of Directors. (Elise Moore/Louis Andersen) BUSINESS BEFORE THE BOARD (Consideration/Approval/Disapproval of the following:) (1) Discussion/approval/disapproval of the Pinal County Flood Control District Board of Director's meeting minutes of March 18, 2015. (Sheri Cluff) (2) Discussion/approval/disapproval of filing an action in the Pinal County Superior Court against Joseph Sparling, Olga Sparling, Daria Sparling and Bernita Howe seeking enforcement of the Pinal County Floodplain Ordinance to abate a nuisance and enjoin continued violations of actions taken which have altered, diverted, retarded and obstructed waters in a water course. (Continued from March 18, 2015) (Lando Voyles/Kevin Constello)
9:30 a.m. The following cases will be heard without additional input from the applicant or public unless prior to the time the case is publically heard, the applicant, a staff member or a member of the public requests that a case be considered separately. In the event that no such request for a hearing is made, the Board shall vote to approve the recommendation of the Commission. A. SUP-001-15 – Papago Properties, LLC, landowner. Ponderosa Botanical Care, dba Ponderosa Releaf, applicant, Andy Workman, agent requesting a Special Use Permit to operate the Ponderosa Botanical Care medical marijuana dispensary on a 3.3± acre parcel in the CB-2 zone (PZ-430-74); situated in a portion of the NW¼ of Section 19, T5S, R3E G&SRB&M, tax parcel 510-64-005 (legal on file) (located on the south side of Papago Rd, east of White Rd in the Maricopa area). Planning Commission voted 9-0 to recommend approval with 15 stipulations. (Ashlee MacDonald/Himanshu Patel)
Hearing, Review and Action on appeal of Hearing Officer's decision on ZO-09-14-001 -Steven and Danielle Miller, 23607 N. Chaps Drive, Florence, AZ 85132 - Tax Parcel No. 200-74-0840. Violation of Pinal County Zoning Ordinance.Chapter 2.120 MH Manufactured Home Zone, Sections: 2.120.010- Uses permitted - (H) - Lots/parcels of one acre (43,560 square feet) or greater may have not more than two horses, more than six months of age. (Ordinance 61862 & 2001). In MH zoning, only a maximum of two horses is allowed and no other livestock including chickens, goats, cattle, pigs, roosters or sheep are allowed on the property (excludes pets which live in the house). (Danielle and Steven Miller/Seymour Gruber)
Executive session pursuant to ARS section 38-431.03(A)(3) for legal advice concerning a pending special use permit and the county's development services code amendment to chapter 2.191. (Greg Stanley/Chris Keller)
Executive Session 2
Hearing, Review and Action on appeal of Hearing Officer's decision on ZO-09-14-001 -Steven and Danielle Miller, 23607 N. Chaps Drive, Florence, AZ 85132 - Tax Parcel No. 200-74-0840. Violation of Pinal County Zoning Ordinance.Chapter 2.120 MH Manufactured Home Zone, Sections: 2.120.010- Uses permitted - (H) - Lots/parcels of one acre (43,560 square feet) or greater may have not more than two horses, more than six months of age. (Ordinance 61862 & 2001). In MH zoning, only a maximum of two horses is allowed and no other livestock including chickens, goats, cattle, pigs, roosters or sheep are allowed on the property (excludes pets which live in the house). (Danielle and Steven Miller/Seymour Gruber)
Hearing and discussion/possible action regarding the Notice and Request for Review by D.R. Horton, Inc. regarding the imposition of development fees under the Copper Basin Development Agreement. (Continued from November 5, 2014) (Chris Gooch/Mark Langlitz)
9. Hearing and discussion/possible action regarding the Notice and Request for Review by D.R. Horton, Inc. regarding the imposition of development fees under the Copper Basin Development Agreement. (Continued from November 5, 2014) (Chris Gooch/Mark Langlitz)