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).
Purchasing Division Report - October 19, 2016
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 minutes of October 5, 2016. (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 Matthew J. Nelson, Arizona Trail Association, for a charitable event to be held at 3-C Ranch located at 35861 S. Mt. Lemmon Rd., Oracle, Arizona 85623 on Saturday, October 22, 2016 from 10:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M. (Sheri Cluff) *E. Discussion/approval/disapproval of the renewal of the lease agreement between Thunderbird Fire District and Pinal County for the "Community Building" in the Thunderbird Farms area, located at 12365 N Ralston Road. The renewal period is for 5 years at the rate of $1.00 per year. (Pamela Villarreal) *F. Discussion/approval/disapproval of Resolution No. 101916-RD16-016, a resolution accepting Maintenance Bond No. 764504S-1 as the required guarantee bond associated with Ironwood Crossing, Unit 3S, Tract K, located in Section 18, T2S, R8E, within Supervisory District 4, and releasing the current financial assurance. (RD16-016) (Tara Harman/Louis Andersen) *G. Discussion/approval/disapproval of Resolution No. 101916-RD16-017, a resolution releasing Bond No. 6527772 associated with Red Rock Village II, Unit 1, including a portion of Red Rock Road from Sasco Road to Treasure Road, located in Sections 5, 8, 9, T10S, R10E, within Supervisory District 2, and accepting the streets into the Pinal County Maintenance System. (RD16-017) (Tara Harman/Louis Andersen) *H. Discussion/approval/disapproval of RNC-001-16, a Board initiative to commence proceedings to rename a portion of old East Price Road to East Water Way (Sections 15, 16, 17 and 18, Township 04South, Range 10 East - legal on file) in unincorporated area Pinal County, Arizona. (Arline Studley/Himanshu Patel) *J. Discussion/approval/disapproval of the appointment of Pinal Workforce Development Board nominee Jeanine Burke, to serve from August 29, 2016 to June 10, 2019. (Adeline Allen/Leo Lew) *K. Discussion/approval/disapproval of a General Depository Agreement entered into by and between Pinal County Housing Department ("HA"), and Wells Fargo Bank, NA. ("Depository") (Adeline Allen/Leo Lew) *L. Discussion/approval/disapproval of the Intergovernmental Agreement between Pinal County and Central Arizona College ("Contractor"). The Contractor shall provide employment and training services under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act of 2014 (WIOA) to eligible Youth in the amount of $1,266,620 for Program Year 2016 from July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017. (Adeline Allen/Leo Lew) *N. Discussion/approval/disapproval of the Victims’ Rights Program Award Agreement A.G.#2017-012 between the Office of the Attorney General and Pinal County, through the Pinal County Attorney’s Office, in the amount of $70,800, commencing on July 1, 2016 and terminating on June 30, 2017. (Lando Voyles) *O. Discussion/approval/disapproval of the grant agreement for the National Criminal History Improvement Federal Grant, ACJC Grant Number NCP16-17-005, between Arizona Criminal Justice Commission and Pinal County, through the Pinal County Attorney’s Office, commencing on October 1, 2016 and terminating on December 31, 2017. The grant award of $122,304 will provide funding for temporary legal support employees to update case outcomes in conjunction with the Arizona Disposition Reporting System implementation project underway in the Pinal County Attorney’s Office. This requires approval of an amendment to the FY 2016-17 budget for 9 months of the grant period of October 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017. The appropriation designates an increase of $73,382 in revenue and expenditures through the use of Fund 213 (Grants/Project Contingency) in Fund 266 (Misc Grants) and a transfer of $7,338 from Fund 181 (Atty/CJEF-Procec Pass-through) to Fund 266 (Misc Grants). There is no impact to the General Fund. (Lando Voyles) *P. Discussion/approval/disapproval of proposed settlement of property tax valuation appeal case number ST2016-000273, pending in the Arizona Tax Court, and authorization of counsel to execute all documents necessary to finalize settlement. (Lando Voyles/Chris Keller) *Q. Discussion/approval/disapproval of the publication of the Proclamation for the General Election, November 8, 2016. (Michele Forney) *R. Discussion/approval/disapproval of November 8, 2016 General Election Board Workers. Pursuant to A.R.S. 16-531, the Board of Supervisors must appoint election boards for each precinct. (Michele Forney) *S. Discussion/approval/disapproval of Resolution No. 101916-CAE, a resolution to cancel the annual election for board members pursuant to A.R.S. 16-410(A) for the Special Taxing District: Maricopa-Stanfield Irrigation & Drainage District ("MSIDD") and requesting appointment of those persons who filed to be candidates to fill those respective positions for the respective term of office. (Michele Forney) *T. Discussion/approval/disapproval of Certificate of Clearance of Uncollectible Taxes pursuant to ARS 42-19118, or the cost of pursuing the statutory lien and collection procedures or the cost of seizure and sale would equal or exceed the revenue derived according to ARS 42-18351 determine that the taxes should be abated. (Dodie Doolittle/Pat Beckwith) *U. Discussion/approval/disapproval of the request by the Honorable Lyle Riggs, Maricopa Justice of the Peace, for the appointment of Robert P. Jarvis as Justice of the Peace Pro Tempore. Said appointment is made by the Presiding Judge of the Superior Court. No additional budget capacity is necessary as funds budgeted for the purpose in FY2017 are sufficient. Approval of this request will authorize Human Resources to create a new position in cost center 2600214, if no vacant position is available. (Todd Zweig) *V. Discussion/approval/disapproval of the request by the Honorable Stephen F. McCarville, Presiding Judge of the Superior Court, to appoint Megan K. Weagant as a Special Master to conduct initial appearances at the jail. Said appointment is made by the Presiding Judge. No additional budget capacity is necessary as funds budgeted for this purpose in FY2017 are sufficient. Approval of this request will authorize Human Resources to create a new position, in cost center 2600214, if no vacant position is available. (Hon. Stephen F. McCarville)
Discussion/approval/disapproval of Resolution No. 101916-CCC, a resolution approving, authorizing, and directing the County Manager, or his designee, to establish a combined charitable campaign on behalf of Pinal County. (Greg Stanley)
Discussion/approval/disapproval of Special Event Permit SEP-014-16: Jim Morrison, The Errl Camp, applicant, to allow the “Errl Camp” Expo and overnight camp related to Medical Marijuana non-medicated products, services, and/or other vendors that are not related to MMJ (Medical Marijuana). No medicine will be sold at the event, there will be medicine present based on the AMMA (Arizona Medical Marijuana Act) patients may bring and have the right to smoke in this private property. Pinal County Sheriff’s Department has declined to support this event. Applicant has hired private security. The applicant has met all the requirements from the Special Event Committee, Community Development is asking the Board of Supervisors for approval. (Emma Gonzalez/Himanshu Patel)
Addendum Executive Session
Discussion/approval/disapproval of Special Event Permit SEP-014-16: Jim Morrison, The Errl Camp, applicant, to allow the “Errl Camp” Expo and overnight camp related to Medical Marijuana non-medicated products, services, and/or other vendors that are not related to MMJ (Medical Marijuana). No medicine will be sold at the event, there will be medicine present based on the AMMA (Arizona Medical Marijuana Act) patients may bring and have the right to smoke in this private property. Pinal County Sheriff’s Department has declined to support this event. Applicant has hired private security. The applicant has met all the requirements from the Special Event Committee, Community Development is asking the Board of Supervisors for approval. (Emma Gonzalez/Himanshu Patel)
Discussion/approval/disapproval of the purchase of duty weapon; Glock 22 .40 caliber pistol, serial number RYE-736 to be sold according to State Statute. ARS 38-1115 A&B provides in part "an eligible retirement officer, subject to the officer's employer's approval, may purchase the firearms issued by the employer to the officer at a price determined by the administrator of the agency employing the law enforcement officer" to retired Sergeant Travis Cote. (Paul Babeu)
Meeting of the Pinal County Flood Control District Board of Directors.
Meeting of the 7 Ranches Domestic Water Improvement District Board of Directors.
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-003-16: Century Link, landowner, Michael Baker International, Inc., agent, requesting approval of a Special Use Permit to operate a 80’ tall monopole wireless communication facility on a 0.35± acre parcel in the General Rural Zone; situated in a portion of the SW¼ of Section 16, T6S, R16E G&SRB&M, tax parcels 300-26-089B (legal on file) (located approximately five miles southeast of the Town of Winkelman adjacent to the west side of State Route 77). The Planning and Zoning Commission voted unanimously to recommend approval. (Enrique Bojorquez/Himanshu Patel)
Public Hearing and discussion/approval/disapproval of Franchise Agreement with Comcast of Arizona, LLC to occupy and use the streets within the Service Area in order to construct, operate, maintain, upgrade, repair and remove the Cable System to provide service through the system. (GA16-009)
Public Hearing and discussion/approval/disapproval on the following requested major amendments to the 2009 Pinal County Comprehensive Plan. Although this is one public hearing covering all the following requests, the Supervisors may ask the public to speak on each major amendment request separately and may discuss and vote on each request separately. A. PZ-PA-003-16: A request by Snell & Wilmer, agent, to amend the 2009 Pinal County Comprehensive Plan by changing the land use designation from Very Low Density Residential (0-1 du/ac), Moderate Low Density Residential (1-3.5 du/ac), and High Intensity Activity Center to Employment and Secondary Airport on approximately 937± acres, situated in a portion of Sections 17, 20 & 21 T07S, R05E located on the east side of Montgomery Road between Hanna Road and the Tohono O'Odham Nation. The Planning Commission voted unanimously (7-0) to recommend approval of PZ-PA-003-16 with no stipulations.
Public Hearing and discussion/approval/disapproval on the following requested major amendments to the 2009 Pinal County Comprehensive Plan. Although this is one public hearing covering all the following requests, the Supervisors may ask the public to speak on each major amendment request separately and may discuss and vote on each request separately. B. PZ-PA-004-16: A request by Boulevard Associates, LLC., agent, to amend the 2009 Pinal County Comprehensive Plan by changing the land use designation from Moderate Low Density Residential (1-3.5 du/ac) to General Public Facilities/Services) on approximately 257± acres, situated in a portions of Sections 29 & 30, T06S, R08E located adjacent to the south side of State Route Highway 287 approximately 1 mile east of Eleven Mile Corner Road. The Planning Commission voted unanimously (7-0) to recommend denial of PZ-PA-004-16. (Steve Abraham/Himanshu Patel) (Steve Abraham/Himanshu Patel)
Discussion/approval/disapproval of Resolution No. 101916-PCDA, a resolution regarding the addition of Sergeants to the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Pinal County Deputies Association (PCDA). The current MOU does not include the rank of Sergeants. On December 17, 2014 the Board approved an amendment to the Meet and Confer Ordinance that allowed Sergeants to be included in the recognized employee groups. Management has met with PCDA and proposes three options that are outlined in the attached memorandum. ADJOURNMENT
Oct 19, 2016 BOS Regular Session
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).
Purchasing Division Report - October 19, 2016
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 minutes of October 5, 2016. (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 Matthew J. Nelson, Arizona Trail Association, for a charitable event to be held at 3-C Ranch located at 35861 S. Mt. Lemmon Rd., Oracle, Arizona 85623 on Saturday, October 22, 2016 from 10:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M. (Sheri Cluff) *E. Discussion/approval/disapproval of the renewal of the lease agreement between Thunderbird Fire District and Pinal County for the "Community Building" in the Thunderbird Farms area, located at 12365 N Ralston Road. The renewal period is for 5 years at the rate of $1.00 per year. (Pamela Villarreal) *F. Discussion/approval/disapproval of Resolution No. 101916-RD16-016, a resolution accepting Maintenance Bond No. 764504S-1 as the required guarantee bond associated with Ironwood Crossing, Unit 3S, Tract K, located in Section 18, T2S, R8E, within Supervisory District 4, and releasing the current financial assurance. (RD16-016) (Tara Harman/Louis Andersen) *G. Discussion/approval/disapproval of Resolution No. 101916-RD16-017, a resolution releasing Bond No. 6527772 associated with Red Rock Village II, Unit 1, including a portion of Red Rock Road from Sasco Road to Treasure Road, located in Sections 5, 8, 9, T10S, R10E, within Supervisory District 2, and accepting the streets into the Pinal County Maintenance System. (RD16-017) (Tara Harman/Louis Andersen) *H. Discussion/approval/disapproval of RNC-001-16, a Board initiative to commence proceedings to rename a portion of old East Price Road to East Water Way (Sections 15, 16, 17 and 18, Township 04South, Range 10 East - legal on file) in unincorporated area Pinal County, Arizona. (Arline Studley/Himanshu Patel) *J. Discussion/approval/disapproval of the appointment of Pinal Workforce Development Board nominee Jeanine Burke, to serve from August 29, 2016 to June 10, 2019. (Adeline Allen/Leo Lew) *K. Discussion/approval/disapproval of a General Depository Agreement entered into by and between Pinal County Housing Department ("HA"), and Wells Fargo Bank, NA. ("Depository") (Adeline Allen/Leo Lew) *L. Discussion/approval/disapproval of the Intergovernmental Agreement between Pinal County and Central Arizona College ("Contractor"). The Contractor shall provide employment and training services under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act of 2014 (WIOA) to eligible Youth in the amount of $1,266,620 for Program Year 2016 from July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017. (Adeline Allen/Leo Lew) *N. Discussion/approval/disapproval of the Victims’ Rights Program Award Agreement A.G.#2017-012 between the Office of the Attorney General and Pinal County, through the Pinal County Attorney’s Office, in the amount of $70,800, commencing on July 1, 2016 and terminating on June 30, 2017. (Lando Voyles) *O. Discussion/approval/disapproval of the grant agreement for the National Criminal History Improvement Federal Grant, ACJC Grant Number NCP16-17-005, between Arizona Criminal Justice Commission and Pinal County, through the Pinal County Attorney’s Office, commencing on October 1, 2016 and terminating on December 31, 2017. The grant award of $122,304 will provide funding for temporary legal support employees to update case outcomes in conjunction with the Arizona Disposition Reporting System implementation project underway in the Pinal County Attorney’s Office. This requires approval of an amendment to the FY 2016-17 budget for 9 months of the grant period of October 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017. The appropriation designates an increase of $73,382 in revenue and expenditures through the use of Fund 213 (Grants/Project Contingency) in Fund 266 (Misc Grants) and a transfer of $7,338 from Fund 181 (Atty/CJEF-Procec Pass-through) to Fund 266 (Misc Grants). There is no impact to the General Fund. (Lando Voyles) *P. Discussion/approval/disapproval of proposed settlement of property tax valuation appeal case number ST2016-000273, pending in the Arizona Tax Court, and authorization of counsel to execute all documents necessary to finalize settlement. (Lando Voyles/Chris Keller) *Q. Discussion/approval/disapproval of the publication of the Proclamation for the General Election, November 8, 2016. (Michele Forney) *R. Discussion/approval/disapproval of November 8, 2016 General Election Board Workers. Pursuant to A.R.S. 16-531, the Board of Supervisors must appoint election boards for each precinct. (Michele Forney) *S. Discussion/approval/disapproval of Resolution No. 101916-CAE, a resolution to cancel the annual election for board members pursuant to A.R.S. 16-410(A) for the Special Taxing District: Maricopa-Stanfield Irrigation & Drainage District ("MSIDD") and requesting appointment of those persons who filed to be candidates to fill those respective positions for the respective term of office. (Michele Forney) *T. Discussion/approval/disapproval of Certificate of Clearance of Uncollectible Taxes pursuant to ARS 42-19118, or the cost of pursuing the statutory lien and collection procedures or the cost of seizure and sale would equal or exceed the revenue derived according to ARS 42-18351 determine that the taxes should be abated. (Dodie Doolittle/Pat Beckwith) *U. Discussion/approval/disapproval of the request by the Honorable Lyle Riggs, Maricopa Justice of the Peace, for the appointment of Robert P. Jarvis as Justice of the Peace Pro Tempore. Said appointment is made by the Presiding Judge of the Superior Court. No additional budget capacity is necessary as funds budgeted for the purpose in FY2017 are sufficient. Approval of this request will authorize Human Resources to create a new position in cost center 2600214, if no vacant position is available. (Todd Zweig) *V. Discussion/approval/disapproval of the request by the Honorable Stephen F. McCarville, Presiding Judge of the Superior Court, to appoint Megan K. Weagant as a Special Master to conduct initial appearances at the jail. Said appointment is made by the Presiding Judge. No additional budget capacity is necessary as funds budgeted for this purpose in FY2017 are sufficient. Approval of this request will authorize Human Resources to create a new position, in cost center 2600214, if no vacant position is available. (Hon. Stephen F. McCarville)
Discussion/approval/disapproval of Resolution No. 101916-CCC, a resolution approving, authorizing, and directing the County Manager, or his designee, to establish a combined charitable campaign on behalf of Pinal County. (Greg Stanley)
Discussion/approval/disapproval of Special Event Permit SEP-014-16: Jim Morrison, The Errl Camp, applicant, to allow the “Errl Camp” Expo and overnight camp related to Medical Marijuana non-medicated products, services, and/or other vendors that are not related to MMJ (Medical Marijuana). No medicine will be sold at the event, there will be medicine present based on the AMMA (Arizona Medical Marijuana Act) patients may bring and have the right to smoke in this private property. Pinal County Sheriff’s Department has declined to support this event. Applicant has hired private security. The applicant has met all the requirements from the Special Event Committee, Community Development is asking the Board of Supervisors for approval. (Emma Gonzalez/Himanshu Patel)
Addendum Executive Session
Discussion/approval/disapproval of Special Event Permit SEP-014-16: Jim Morrison, The Errl Camp, applicant, to allow the “Errl Camp” Expo and overnight camp related to Medical Marijuana non-medicated products, services, and/or other vendors that are not related to MMJ (Medical Marijuana). No medicine will be sold at the event, there will be medicine present based on the AMMA (Arizona Medical Marijuana Act) patients may bring and have the right to smoke in this private property. Pinal County Sheriff’s Department has declined to support this event. Applicant has hired private security. The applicant has met all the requirements from the Special Event Committee, Community Development is asking the Board of Supervisors for approval. (Emma Gonzalez/Himanshu Patel)
Discussion/approval/disapproval of the purchase of duty weapon; Glock 22 .40 caliber pistol, serial number RYE-736 to be sold according to State Statute. ARS 38-1115 A&B provides in part "an eligible retirement officer, subject to the officer's employer's approval, may purchase the firearms issued by the employer to the officer at a price determined by the administrator of the agency employing the law enforcement officer" to retired Sergeant Travis Cote. (Paul Babeu)
Meeting of the Pinal County Flood Control District Board of Directors.
Meeting of the 7 Ranches Domestic Water Improvement District Board of Directors.
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-003-16: Century Link, landowner, Michael Baker International, Inc., agent, requesting approval of a Special Use Permit to operate a 80’ tall monopole wireless communication facility on a 0.35± acre parcel in the General Rural Zone; situated in a portion of the SW¼ of Section 16, T6S, R16E G&SRB&M, tax parcels 300-26-089B (legal on file) (located approximately five miles southeast of the Town of Winkelman adjacent to the west side of State Route 77). The Planning and Zoning Commission voted unanimously to recommend approval. (Enrique Bojorquez/Himanshu Patel)
Public Hearing and discussion/approval/disapproval of Franchise Agreement with Comcast of Arizona, LLC to occupy and use the streets within the Service Area in order to construct, operate, maintain, upgrade, repair and remove the Cable System to provide service through the system. (GA16-009)
Public Hearing and discussion/approval/disapproval on the following requested major amendments to the 2009 Pinal County Comprehensive Plan. Although this is one public hearing covering all the following requests, the Supervisors may ask the public to speak on each major amendment request separately and may discuss and vote on each request separately. A. PZ-PA-003-16: A request by Snell & Wilmer, agent, to amend the 2009 Pinal County Comprehensive Plan by changing the land use designation from Very Low Density Residential (0-1 du/ac), Moderate Low Density Residential (1-3.5 du/ac), and High Intensity Activity Center to Employment and Secondary Airport on approximately 937± acres, situated in a portion of Sections 17, 20 & 21 T07S, R05E located on the east side of Montgomery Road between Hanna Road and the Tohono O'Odham Nation. The Planning Commission voted unanimously (7-0) to recommend approval of PZ-PA-003-16 with no stipulations.
Public Hearing and discussion/approval/disapproval on the following requested major amendments to the 2009 Pinal County Comprehensive Plan. Although this is one public hearing covering all the following requests, the Supervisors may ask the public to speak on each major amendment request separately and may discuss and vote on each request separately. B. PZ-PA-004-16: A request by Boulevard Associates, LLC., agent, to amend the 2009 Pinal County Comprehensive Plan by changing the land use designation from Moderate Low Density Residential (1-3.5 du/ac) to General Public Facilities/Services) on approximately 257± acres, situated in a portions of Sections 29 & 30, T06S, R08E located adjacent to the south side of State Route Highway 287 approximately 1 mile east of Eleven Mile Corner Road. The Planning Commission voted unanimously (7-0) to recommend denial of PZ-PA-004-16. (Steve Abraham/Himanshu Patel) (Steve Abraham/Himanshu Patel)
Discussion/approval/disapproval of Resolution No. 101916-PCDA, a resolution regarding the addition of Sergeants to the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Pinal County Deputies Association (PCDA). The current MOU does not include the rank of Sergeants. On December 17, 2014 the Board approved an amendment to the Meet and Confer Ordinance that allowed Sergeants to be included in the recognized employee groups. Management has met with PCDA and proposes three options that are outlined in the attached memorandum. ADJOURNMENT