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 may appear in-person or submit written comments, which shall be submitted to the ClerkoftheBoard@pinal.gov by close of business (5:00 p.m.) the day prior to the meeting. Comments shall be no more than 250 words. 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.
Presentation of Pinal County Election Preparedness. (Michele Forney/Virginia Ross/Mark Lamb)
Presentation of the 2020 Arizona Planning Association Distinguished Citizen Planner Award to Planning and Zoning Commission Vice Chairman Phillip "McD" Hartman. (Steve Abraham/Lester Chow)
County Manager's Report (Information Only). (Louis Andersen)
Purchasing Division Report - October 28, 2020 (Shonna McBride/Lori Pruitt)
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 Minutes from October 7, 2020, Regular Meeting and October 16, 2020, Special Session Meeting of the Board of Supervisors. (Natasha Kennedy) * B. Discussion/approval/disapproval of the current billings before the Board. (Natasha Kennedy) * C. Discussion/approval/disapproval of the Fireworks Display Permit application of Fireworks Productions of Arizona on behalf of Saddlebrooke One HOA for supervised fireworks display to be held on November 11, 2020, at 64500 E. Saddlebrooke Blvd., Tucson, Arizona 85739 in alignment with the CDC Events and Gathering Packet guidelines. Supervisor District #4 (Natasha Kennedy) * D. Discussion/approval/disapproval of the recommendation to the Arizona Department of Liquor License and Control of application and interim permit, series 009 Liquor Store of Amy S. Nations for Bad Habits #602 located at 6517 South Kings Ranch Road, Gold Canyon, Arizona 85118. Supervisor District #5. (Natasha Kennedy) * E. Discussion/approval/disapproval of FY 19/20 budget amendments for the appropriations of grant match transfers and other administrative adjustments. (Angeline Woods/Louis Andersen) * G. Discussion/approval/disapproval of the Governor's Proclamation calling the General Election on November 3, 2020, in accordance with A.R.S. 16-214. (Michele Forney/Himanshu Patel) * H. Discussion/approval/disapproval of the Intergovernmental Agreement between the Mammoth-San Manuel Unified School District and the Pinal County Elections Department for the preparation and conduct of the consolidated March 9, 2021, Jurisdictional Election. Supervisor District #1. (Michele Forney/Himanshu Patel) * I. Discussion/approval/disapproval of the following Democratic Precinct Committee Persons: Pct 60, Antone, Audra L., 10140 Mawid, Sacaton Flats, 85147. Supervisor District #3. (Michele Forney/Himanshu Patel) * J. Discussion/approval/disapproval of Resolution No. 102820-ED-01 to cancel the November 10, 2020, Election for board members for Central Arizona Irrigation & Drainage District pursuant to A.R.S. 16-410(A) and requesting the appointment of those persons who filed to be candidates to fill those respective positions for the respective term of office. Supervisor District #1. (Michele Forney/Himanshu Patel) * K. Discussion/approval/disapproval of Resolution No. 102820-ED-02 to cancel the November 10, 2020, Election for board members for Maricopa-Stanfield Irrigation & Drainage District pursuant to A.R.S. 16-410(A) and requesting the appointment of those persons who filed to be candidates to fill those respective positions for the respective term of office. Supervisor District #4. (Michele Forney/Himanshu Patel) * L. Discussion/approval/disapproval of a Lease Agreement between the Ray Unified School District and Pinal County for the Dudleyville Park located at 4004 N. Dudleyville Road, Dudleyville, Arizona 85192. The School District owns the parcel and has leased it to Pinal County for 25 years, which expires on February 1, 2021. Supervisor District #1. (Kent Taylor/Himanshu Patel) * M. Discussion/approval/disapproval of the First Amended Lease Agreement between Pinal County and Future Forward Foundation, Inc., (3F) for the office located at 94 W. Butte Ave. Florence, Arizona. This will be a two year lease. Supervisor District #1. (Pamela Villarreal/Lori Pruitt) * N. Discussion/approval/disapproval of the sale of State Tax deeded parcel 404-13-25301 pursuant to A.R.S. 42-18302. The parcel was previously advertised for auction on September 10, 2019, receiving no bids at that time. On October 2, 2020, a bid of $2,150 was received by Matthew Gartner. Supervisor District # 4. (Pamela Villarreal/Lori Pruitt) * O. Discussion/approval/disapproval of the First Amendment to the Power Distribution Easement Agreement for the County Complex in San Tan Valley Building Project. Supervisor District #2. (Hattie Sturgill/Archie Carreon) * P. Discussion/approval/disapproval of Board initiative to commence proceedings to rename East Palamino Way to East Palomino Way between North Welton Place and East Taylor Trail within Section 29 Township 03S Range 08E, San Tan Valley, Pinal County, Arizona. Supervisor District #2. (Brian Hurskainen/Lester Chow) * Q. Discussion/approval/disapproval of Board initiative to commence proceedings to rename North El Paso Street to North Arlington Avenue between East Alamo Street and North Tumbleweed Lane and North Blanco Drive to North Abilene Drive between East Longhorn Street and East Laredo Ranch Loop within Section 27 Township 02S Range 08E, San Tan Valley, Pinal County, Arizona. Supervisor District #2. (Brian Hurskainen/Lester Chow) * R. Discussion/approval/disapproval of Resolution No. 102820-RD20-030, accepting from the State Land Department, State of Arizona, an amendment to Right of Way, R/W 16-83087 for a portion of Harmon Road located in Sections 33 & 34, T8S, R 10E, and Sections 2,3,4,5,8,9,16,17,20,21,28,29,32,33, T9S, R 10E, all within the incorporated area of Pinal County, Arizona. Supervisor District #1. (RD20-030) (Joe Ortiz/Andrew Smith) * S. Discussion/approval/disapproval of the authorization for the Chairman of the Pinal County Board of Supervisors to sign an Intergovernmental Agreement with the Magma Flood Control District and the Pinal County Flood Control District for the planning and design of the Middle Magma Regional Flood Control Project. The project proposes several improvements to the Middle Magma Channel which originates approximately 1 mile downstream of the primary spillway of Magma Dam at Arizona Farms Road and terminates 500 upstream of Hunt Highway approximately 0.5 miles west of Attaway Road. This agreement asks for the dedication of easements and/or right-of-way to the Magma Flood Control District over any existing properties or rights-of-way for the purpose of allowing for project improvements to occur. Supervisor District #1 and Supervisor District #2. (FL20-002) (Chris Wannamaker/Andrew Smith) * T. Discussion/approval/disapproval of Resolution No. 102820-RD20-032 accepting a Deed of Easement from Smith's Food & Drug Centers, Inc., for a perpetual easement to Pinal County, located in Section 20, T3S, R&E, of the Gila and Salt River Base and Meridian, in the unincorporated area of Pinal County. Supervisor District #2. (RD20-032) (Celeste Garza/Andrew Smith) * U. Discussion/approval/disapproval of Resolution No. 102820-RD20-031 approving a Purchase Agreement, accepting a Special Warranty Deed and authorizing payment in the amount of $1,162 to Melanie Midway II, LLC, for the purchase of .02 acres of real property in Section 9, Township 6 South, Range 3 East, for roadway purposes. Supervisor District #3. (RD20-031) (Joe Ortiz/Andrew Smith) * W. Discussion/approval/disapproval of Resolution No. 102820-RD20-033 accepting a Warranty Deed for real property for roadways from Gold Canyon Ranch Community Association DBA Mountainbrook Village Community Association located in Section 5,6, and 7, T1S, R9E of the Gila & Salt River Base & Meridian. Supervisor District #5. (RD20-033) (Celeste Garza/Andrew Smith) * X. Discussion/approval/disapproval of receipt of an Award Letter for Pinal County for Homeland Security Grant Program for the project titled "Regional Training and Exercise" with a grant period from October 1, 2020, to September 30, 2021, Subrecipient Agreement No. 200308-02 in the amount of $26,968 and authorizes the Emergency Manager (or designee) execute related administrative documentation on behalf of Pinal County. (GA20-013) (Charles Kmet/Andrew Smith) * Y. Discussion/approval/disapproval of receipt of an Award Letter for Pinal County for Homeland Security Grant Program for the project titled "Hardening Soft Target & Crowded Placed" with a grant period from October 1, 2020, to September 30, 2021, Subrecipient Agreement No. 200308-01 in the amount of $36,810 and authorizes the Emergency Manager (or designee) to expend said funds, receive reimbursements in the amount of $36,810, and execute related administrative documentation on behalf of Pinal County. (GA20-014) (Charles Kmet/Andrew Smith) * Z. Discussion/approval/disapproval of Amendment #2 of Grant Subrecipient Agreement No. AZDOHS-HSGP-180308-02 between the Arizona Department of Homeland Security and Pinal County Office of Emergency Management amending end date from December 31, 2019, to October 31, 2020, and receipt of the $15,000 for reimbursement from Arizona Department of Homeland Security. (GA20-015) (Charles Kmet/Andrew Smith) * AA. Discussion/approval/disapproval of the Application to FEMA through the Stafford Act for Pinal County expenditures related to COVID-19. This is for the period of February 25, 2020, through June 30, 2020, and acceptance of $421,520.87 in reimbursements. This money will be reimbursed in installments and not as a lump sum. (GA20-016) (Charles Kmet/Andrew Smith) * AB. Discussion/approval/disapproval to accept the Pinal County Attorney’s Office requests approval of the Arizona Department of Public Safety Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) Victim Assistance Grant Program #2018-V2-GX-0012, CFDA #16-575 Agreement and Contract No. 2020-190 between the Arizona Department of Public Safety (DPS) and the Pinal County Attorney’s Office to commence on October 1, 2020, and terminate September 30, 2023, in the amount of $184,316 for a three year grant cycle to expand services provided to victims of crime in the Pinal County Superior Court. (Kent Volkmer) * AC. Discussion/approval/disapproval to accept the Pinal County Attorney’s Office requests approval of the Arizona Department of Public Safety Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) Victim Assistance Grant Program #2018-V2-GX-0012, CFDA #16-575 Agreement and Contract No. 2020-188 between the Arizona Department of Public Safety (DPS) and Pinal County, through the Pinal County Attorney’s Office to commence on October 1, 2020, and terminate September 30, 2023, in the amount of $55,101 to provide services to victims of crime. Agreement and Contract No. 2020- 188 requires a 25% match contribution totaling $13,776 over the three year grant cycle. Acceptance approves an amendment to the FY 20/21 budget to transfer reserve appropriation from Fund 213 (Grants/Project Contingency) to Fund 268 (Co Atty Misc Grants) to increase revenue and expenditure appropriations. The budget amendment increases transfers out of the County Attorney's general fund cost center 2300437 and transfers into Fund 268. The amendment also increases the County Attorney's FY 20/21 general fund budget in the amount of $10,300 for the amount of the grant match. (Kent Volkmer) * AD. Discussion/approval/disapproval to accept The Pinal County Attorney’s Office requests approval of the Arizona Department of Public Safety Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) Victim Assistance Grant Program #2018-V2-GX-0012, CFDA #16.575 Agreement and Contract No. 2020-192 between the Arizona Department of Public Safety (DPS) and Pinal County, through the Pinal County Attorney’s Office to commence on October 1, 2020, and terminate September 30, 2023, in the amount of $188,211 to provide services to victims of crime. Acceptance approves an amendment to the FY 20/21 budget to transfer reserve appropriation from Fund 213 (Grants/Project Contingency) to Fund 268 (Co Atty Misc Grants) to increase revenue and expenditure appropriations. The budget amendment increases transfers out of the County Attorney's general fund cost center 2300431 and transfers into Fund 268. The amendment also increases the County Attorney's FY 20/21 general fund budget in the amount of $14,898 for the amount of FY 20/21 the grant match. (Kent Volkmer) * AE. Discussion/approval/disapproval of the Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) Victim Assistance Grant Program award, No. 2018-V2-GX-0012, between the Arizona Department of Public Safety (DPS), and the Pinal County Attorney's Office, through the Pinal County Board of Supervisors, beginning October 1, 2020, through September 30, 2023, for a total of $641,798 with a participant match of $128,360 that will come from the County Attorney's General Fund budget. The award will be used for Salaries and EREs and training for the PCAO Justice Court Advocate project. Acceptance requires an amendment to the FY 20/21 budget, for Year 1 of the grant award, to transfer reserve appropriation from Fund 213 (Grants/Project Contingency) to Fund 268 (CO Atty Misc Grants) to increase revenue and expenditure appropriations. Future years of the grant award will be included in future budget adoptions. (Kent Volkmer) * AG. Discussion/approval/disapproval for the County Attorney to engage outside counsel Ed Novak from the County's approved outside counsel list to advise and assist the Pinal County Attorney's Office regarding a potential attorney discipline matter. (Chris Keller/Kent Volkmer) * AH. Discussion/approval/disapproval of the appointment of Georgia Staton from the County's outside counsel list to assist and advise Human Resources on a personnel matter due to the conflict of interest that exists by the County Attorney's Office. (Chris Keller/Kent Volkmer) * AI. Discussion/approval/disapproval of acceptance of Intergovernmental Agreements (IGA) between Pinal County, the Superior Court of Arizona on behalf of the Pinal Youth Justice Center and the following County: Cochise County to provide juvenile detention services to these other counties. This IGA provides for incremental-phased increases in the daily per diem rate, ultimately reaching actual costs. (Kelly Sue Bohl/Denise Smith) * AJ. Discussion/approval/disapproval of the Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) Enforcement (No. 2021-PTS-051) award agreement between the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety, and the Pinal County Sheriff’s Office, through the Pinal County Board of Supervisors in the amount of $80,000. The award will be used to support Personnel Services (Overtime), and Employee Related Expenses to enhance STEP Enforcement through Pinal County. The goal of this program is to reduce the incidences of traffic fatalities and injuries resulting from speeding, aggressive driving, red light running, and other forms of risky driving behaviors through enforcement, education, and public awareness. Acceptance requires an amendment to the FY 20/21 budget to transfer reserve appropriation from Fund 213 (Grants/Project Contingency) to Fund 116 (Sheriff/Traffic Safety) to increase revenue and expenditure appropriations. There is no impact on the General Fund. (Mark Lamb) * AK. Discussion/approval/disapproval of the DUI/Impaired Driving Enforcement (No. 2021-405d-033) award agreement between the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety, and the Pinal County Sheriff’s Office, through the Pinal County Board of Supervisors in the amount of $80,000. The award will be used to support Personnel Services (Overtime), and Employee Related Expenses to enhance DUI/Impaired Driving Enforcement through Pinal County. Acceptance requires an amendment to the FY 20/21 budget to transfer reserve appropriation from Fund 213 (Grants/Project Contingency) to Fund 116 (Sheriff/Traffic Safety) to increase revenue and expenditure appropriations. There is no impact on the General Fund. (Mark Lamb) * AL. Discussion/approval/disapproval for the approval of the Homeland Security Grant Program Award (No. 200309-01) between the Arizona Department of Homeland Security and the Pinal County Sheriff's Office, through the Pinal County Board of Supervisors for $10,512. The award will be used for the purchase of four (4) Computers and four (4) Mobile Printers for the Terrorist Liaison Officers. Acceptance requires an amendment to the FY 20/21 budget to transfer reserve appropriation only from Fund 213 (Grants/Project Contingency) to Fund 203 (Sheriff’s Grants) to increase revenue and expenditure appropriations. (Mark Lamb) * AM. Discussion/approval/disapproval of the Subrecipient Agreement Operations Stonegarden Grant Program Equipment Award (No. 18-AZDOHS-OPSG-180425- 02) between Pinal County Sheriff's Office and Arizona Department of Homeland Security, the original term of the agreement effective on March 12, 2019, to February 29, 2020. Approval ratifies Amendment #1 term extension to June 30, 2020, and Amendment #2 term extension to September 30, 2020. The approval also accepts Amendment #3 to extend the term of the agreement to March 31, 2021. This does not require a fiscal year budget amendment as the budget was approved in the FY 20/21 Final Budget. (Mark Lamb) * AN. Discussion/approval/disapproval of the acceptance of Grant No. CNA21-102 from the Constable Ethics, Standards and Training Board in the amount of $45,739.39 for the purchase of Radios for the 6 Constables. This includes a FY 20/21 budget amendment to transfer reserve appropriation from fund 213 (Grants/Project Contingency) to increase revenue and expenditure appropriations in the grant fund. (David Irvin)
Discussion/approval/disapproval of Resolution No. 102820-CRW supporting an agreement between the Town of Queen Creek and GSC Farm, LLC, to purchase a portion of their Colorado River Water allocation. This water will be used to fortify Queen Creek’s water portfolio and reduce their dependence on groundwater supplies. The Arizona Department of Water Resources has recommended this transaction to the United States Department of the Interior who must now make a final determination on this transfer of water supplies. The Town of Queen Creek has asked that Pinal County indicate support of the water transfer with a Resolution to be sent to the Department of the Interior. (Tami Ryall/Louis Andersen)
Discussion/approval/disapproval of Dedication and Donation Agreement for the dedication of roadways from Gold Canyon Ranch Community Association DBA Mountainbrook Village Community Association to Pinal County located in Section 5,6, and 7, T1S, R9E of the Gila & Salt River Base & Meridian, in the unincorporated area of Pinal County. Supervisor District #5. (GA20-017) (Celeste Garza/Andrew Smith)
Discussion/approval/disapproval of the Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) Victim Assistance Grant Program award between the Arizona Department of Public Safety, and the Pinal County Attorney's Office, through the Pinal County Board of Supervisors, beginning October 1, 2020, through September 30, 2023, for a total of $167,395 with a participant match of $41,849. The award will be used for Salaries and EREs and training for the PCAO Juvenile Court Advocate project. Acceptance approves the creation of one (1) Victims Advocate position and requires an amendment to the FY 20/21 budget, for Year 1 of the grant award, to transfer reserve appropriation from Fund 213 (Grants/Project Contingency) to Fund 268 (CO Atty Misc Grants). The budget amendment increases transfers out of the County Attorney's general fund cost center 2300411 and transfers into Fund 268. The amendment also increases the County Attorney's FY 20/21 general fund budget in the amount of $13,791 for the amount of the FY 20/21 grant match. Future years of the grant award will be included in future budget adoptions. (Kent Volkmer)
Meeting of the Flood Control District Board of Directors. (Christopher Wanamaker/Andrew Smith)
Meeting of the Pinal County Public Health Services District Board of Directors. (Tascha Spears/Leo Lew)
PLANNING AND ZONING CONSENT ITEMS: The Board shall open a collective public hearing for the following agenda items as a group. If no request is made by a member of the public, staff member, board member or the applicant to be heard on a specific item(s), the Board shall close the public hearing as to such item(s) and vote to approve the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission. If a request is made to be heard on a specific item(s), the public hearing for such item(s) shall remain open and the Board shall separately take testimony and public comment and render its decision on such item(s). A. Public Hearing and discussion/approval/disapproval of Ordinance No. 2020-PZ- 005-20, an Ordinance approving case PZ-005-20; John Little/Boneyards of Arizona, owner and Pinal Design Group LLC, agent/applicant, requesting approval of the rezoning of 3.31± acres from CI-1 (Light Industry and Warehouse Zone [PZ-008-04]) to I-3 (Industrial Zoning District), to allow for junk, salvage, or auto wrecking yard, and related uses; situated in Section 2, Township 04 South, Range 08 East, G&SRB&M (legal on file), tax parcel 200-58-003J, located 1.5 miles east of Hunt Highway and 500 feet south of East Arizona Farms Road, in the Magic Ranch area of Pinal County. The Planning Commission recommended approval unanimously (8-0) of case PZ-005-20 with 2 stipulations. Supervisor District #2. (Evan Evangelopoulos/Lester Chow) B. Public Hearing and discussion/approval/disapproval of Ordinance No. 2020-PZPD- 005-20 an Ordinance approving case PZ-PD-005-20; John Little/Boneyards of Arizona, owner and Pinal Design Group LLC, agent/applicant, requesting approval of a Major Planned Area Development (PAD) amendment to redesignate 3.31± acres of the Magic Ranch PAD, from CI-1/PAD (PZ-PD-008-04) to I-3/PAD, to allow for junk, salvage, or auto wrecking yard, and related uses; situated in Section 2, Township 04 South, Range 08 East, G&SRB&M (legal on file), tax parcel 200-58-003J, located 1.5 miles east of Hunt Highway and 500 feet south of East Arizona Farms Road, in the Magic Ranch area of Pinal County. The Planning Commission recommended approval unanimously (8-0) of case PZ-PD-005-20 with 11 stipulations. Supervisor District #2. (Evan Evangelopoulos/Lester Chow)
10. Public Hearing and discussion/approval/disapproval of Resolution No 2020-PZ-PA-012-19, a resolution approving case PZ-PA-012-19; Gantzel Partners, LLC, owner/developer and Sean Hammill, agent/applicant, requesting a Non-Major Comprehensive Plan amendment for the San Tan Valley Special Area Plan to re-designate 74± acres from Rural Living to Suburban Neighborhood land use designation, referred to as Quarters at Queen Creek, situated in Section 30, Township 02 South, Range 08 East, G&SRB&M (legal on file), tax parcels 104-53-005?, 104-53-005?, 104-53- 006C, & portions of 104-53-009D, located immediately south of Queen Creek Wash and west of North Gantzel Road in the San Tan Valley Area. The Planning Commission recommended denial (5-3) of case PZ-PA-012-19. Supervisor District #2. (Evan Evangelopoulos/Lester Chow) 11. Public Hearing and discussion/approval/disapproval of Ordinance No. 2020-PZ-009-19, a Ordinance approving case PZ-009-19; Gantzel Partners, LLC, owner/developer and Sean Hammill, agent/applicant requesting approval of the rezoning of 88± acres from SR (Suburban Ranch-74 acres [PZ-403-73]) and CR-2 (Single Residence Zone-14 acres [PZ-012-06]) to R-7 (Single Residence Zoning), to allow for residential uses along with 254 units of detached single family residential; situated in Section 30, Township 02 South, Range 08 East, G&SRB&M (legal on file), tax parcels 104-53-005?, 104-53-005?,104-53-006C, & parts of 104-53-009D, located immediately south of Queen Creek Wash and west of North Gantzel Road in the San Tan Valley Area. The Planning Commission recommended denial (5-3) of case PZ-009-19. Supervisor District #2. (Evan Evangelopoulos/Lester Chow) 12. Public Hearing and discussion/approval/disapproval of Ordinance No. 2020-PZ-PD-009-19 a Ordinance approving case PZ-PD-009-19; Gantzel Partners, LLC, owner/developer and Sean Hammill, agent/applicant requesting approval of the Quarters at Queen Creek Planned Area Development (PAD) Overlay Zoning District of 88± acres to allow for residential uses along with 254 units of detached single family residential; situated in Section 30, Township 02 South, Range 08 East, G&SRB&M (legal on file), tax parcels 104-53-005?, 104-53-005?, 104-53-006C, & parts of 104-53-009D, located immediately south of Queen Creek Wash and west of North Gantzel Road in the San Tan Valley Area. The Planning Commission recommended denial (5-3) of case PZ-PD- 009-19. Supervisor District #2. (Evan Evangelopoulos/Lester Chow)
Discussion/approval/disapproval of the Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) Victim Assistance Grant Program award between the Arizona Department of Public Safety, and the Pinal County Attorney's Office, through the Pinal County Board of Supervisors, beginning October 1, 2020, through September 30, 2023, for a total of $167,395 with a participant match of $41,849. The award will be used for Salaries and EREs and training for the PCAO Juvenile Court Advocate project. Acceptance approves the creation of one (1) Victims Advocate position and requires an amendment to the FY 20/21 budget, for Year 1 of the grant award, to transfer reserve appropriation from Fund 213 (Grants/Project Contingency) to Fund 268 (CO Atty Misc Grants). The budget amendment increases transfers out of the County Attorney's general fund cost center 2300411 and transfers into Fund 268. The amendment also increases the County Attorney's FY 20/21 general fund budget in the amount of $13,791 for the amount of the FY 20/21 grant match. Future years of the grant award will be included in future budget adoptions. (Kent Volkmer)
Discussion/approval/disapproval of Agreement for Transfer of the Water Franchise for Diversified Water Utilities to the Town of Queen Creek. Supervisor District #2 and Supervisor District #5. (GA20-018) (Megan Villegas/Andrew Smith)
Discussion/approval/disapproval of the Gila River Indian Community's State Shared Gaming grant award in the amount of $37,480. The award is for the final installment for the grant approved on September 4, 2019. The grant will be used for the Forensic Nurse On-Call Registry. The request requires an amendment to the FY 20/21 budget to transfer reserve appropriation from Fund 213 (Grants/Project Contingency) to Fund 266 (Misc Grants) to increase revenue and expenditure appropriations. The budget amendment will align the budget to the FY 19/20 ending balance and the new award, for a total appropriation of $39,775. There is no impact on the General Fund. (Tascha Spears/Leo Lew)
Discussion/approval/disapproval of the annual salary to be paid to the newly appointed Chief Deputy Assessor, John Ellinwood, in accordance with A.R.S. 11-419. (Continued from October 16, 2020, Board Meeting) (Douglas Wolf)
(16) Executive Session pursuant to A.R.S. 38-431.03(A)(3) for legal advice regarding COVID-19 related Federal, State, or County Programs and Pinal County's ability and options for slowing and controlling the spread of COVID-19 in Pinal County. (Chris Keller/Louis Andersen) (17) Executive Session pursuant to A.R.S. 38-431.03(A)(3)(4) regarding the Maricopa Consolidated Domestic Water Improvement District. (Kevin Costello/Louis Andersen) (18) Executive Session pursuant to A.R.S. 38-431.03(A)(3)(4) regarding actions pending before the Arizona Corporation Commission related to Johnson Utilities. (Kevin Costello/Louis Andersen) (19) Executive Session pursuant to A.R.S. 38-431.03(A)(1)(3) for continued discussion regarding County Manager's performance evaluation and contract terms. (Kent Volkmer/Anthony Smith)
Discussion/approval/disapproval of authorizing the County Attorney to file to intervene in the pending action before the Arizona Corporation Commission for approval of the proposed sale of Johnson Utilities water and wastewater systems to EPCOR USA, Inc. Docket # WS-02987A-20- 0298, WS-01303A-20-0298. (Kevin Costello/Louis Andersen) ADJOURNMENT
Oct 28, 2020 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 may appear in-person or submit written comments, which shall be submitted to the ClerkoftheBoard@pinal.gov by close of business (5:00 p.m.) the day prior to the meeting. Comments shall be no more than 250 words. 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.
Presentation of Pinal County Election Preparedness. (Michele Forney/Virginia Ross/Mark Lamb)
Presentation of the 2020 Arizona Planning Association Distinguished Citizen Planner Award to Planning and Zoning Commission Vice Chairman Phillip "McD" Hartman. (Steve Abraham/Lester Chow)
County Manager's Report (Information Only). (Louis Andersen)
Purchasing Division Report - October 28, 2020 (Shonna McBride/Lori Pruitt)
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 Minutes from October 7, 2020, Regular Meeting and October 16, 2020, Special Session Meeting of the Board of Supervisors. (Natasha Kennedy) * B. Discussion/approval/disapproval of the current billings before the Board. (Natasha Kennedy) * C. Discussion/approval/disapproval of the Fireworks Display Permit application of Fireworks Productions of Arizona on behalf of Saddlebrooke One HOA for supervised fireworks display to be held on November 11, 2020, at 64500 E. Saddlebrooke Blvd., Tucson, Arizona 85739 in alignment with the CDC Events and Gathering Packet guidelines. Supervisor District #4 (Natasha Kennedy) * D. Discussion/approval/disapproval of the recommendation to the Arizona Department of Liquor License and Control of application and interim permit, series 009 Liquor Store of Amy S. Nations for Bad Habits #602 located at 6517 South Kings Ranch Road, Gold Canyon, Arizona 85118. Supervisor District #5. (Natasha Kennedy) * E. Discussion/approval/disapproval of FY 19/20 budget amendments for the appropriations of grant match transfers and other administrative adjustments. (Angeline Woods/Louis Andersen) * G. Discussion/approval/disapproval of the Governor's Proclamation calling the General Election on November 3, 2020, in accordance with A.R.S. 16-214. (Michele Forney/Himanshu Patel) * H. Discussion/approval/disapproval of the Intergovernmental Agreement between the Mammoth-San Manuel Unified School District and the Pinal County Elections Department for the preparation and conduct of the consolidated March 9, 2021, Jurisdictional Election. Supervisor District #1. (Michele Forney/Himanshu Patel) * I. Discussion/approval/disapproval of the following Democratic Precinct Committee Persons: Pct 60, Antone, Audra L., 10140 Mawid, Sacaton Flats, 85147. Supervisor District #3. (Michele Forney/Himanshu Patel) * J. Discussion/approval/disapproval of Resolution No. 102820-ED-01 to cancel the November 10, 2020, Election for board members for Central Arizona Irrigation & Drainage District pursuant to A.R.S. 16-410(A) and requesting the appointment of those persons who filed to be candidates to fill those respective positions for the respective term of office. Supervisor District #1. (Michele Forney/Himanshu Patel) * K. Discussion/approval/disapproval of Resolution No. 102820-ED-02 to cancel the November 10, 2020, Election for board members for Maricopa-Stanfield Irrigation & Drainage District pursuant to A.R.S. 16-410(A) and requesting the appointment of those persons who filed to be candidates to fill those respective positions for the respective term of office. Supervisor District #4. (Michele Forney/Himanshu Patel) * L. Discussion/approval/disapproval of a Lease Agreement between the Ray Unified School District and Pinal County for the Dudleyville Park located at 4004 N. Dudleyville Road, Dudleyville, Arizona 85192. The School District owns the parcel and has leased it to Pinal County for 25 years, which expires on February 1, 2021. Supervisor District #1. (Kent Taylor/Himanshu Patel) * M. Discussion/approval/disapproval of the First Amended Lease Agreement between Pinal County and Future Forward Foundation, Inc., (3F) for the office located at 94 W. Butte Ave. Florence, Arizona. This will be a two year lease. Supervisor District #1. (Pamela Villarreal/Lori Pruitt) * N. Discussion/approval/disapproval of the sale of State Tax deeded parcel 404-13-25301 pursuant to A.R.S. 42-18302. The parcel was previously advertised for auction on September 10, 2019, receiving no bids at that time. On October 2, 2020, a bid of $2,150 was received by Matthew Gartner. Supervisor District # 4. (Pamela Villarreal/Lori Pruitt) * O. Discussion/approval/disapproval of the First Amendment to the Power Distribution Easement Agreement for the County Complex in San Tan Valley Building Project. Supervisor District #2. (Hattie Sturgill/Archie Carreon) * P. Discussion/approval/disapproval of Board initiative to commence proceedings to rename East Palamino Way to East Palomino Way between North Welton Place and East Taylor Trail within Section 29 Township 03S Range 08E, San Tan Valley, Pinal County, Arizona. Supervisor District #2. (Brian Hurskainen/Lester Chow) * Q. Discussion/approval/disapproval of Board initiative to commence proceedings to rename North El Paso Street to North Arlington Avenue between East Alamo Street and North Tumbleweed Lane and North Blanco Drive to North Abilene Drive between East Longhorn Street and East Laredo Ranch Loop within Section 27 Township 02S Range 08E, San Tan Valley, Pinal County, Arizona. Supervisor District #2. (Brian Hurskainen/Lester Chow) * R. Discussion/approval/disapproval of Resolution No. 102820-RD20-030, accepting from the State Land Department, State of Arizona, an amendment to Right of Way, R/W 16-83087 for a portion of Harmon Road located in Sections 33 & 34, T8S, R 10E, and Sections 2,3,4,5,8,9,16,17,20,21,28,29,32,33, T9S, R 10E, all within the incorporated area of Pinal County, Arizona. Supervisor District #1. (RD20-030) (Joe Ortiz/Andrew Smith) * S. Discussion/approval/disapproval of the authorization for the Chairman of the Pinal County Board of Supervisors to sign an Intergovernmental Agreement with the Magma Flood Control District and the Pinal County Flood Control District for the planning and design of the Middle Magma Regional Flood Control Project. The project proposes several improvements to the Middle Magma Channel which originates approximately 1 mile downstream of the primary spillway of Magma Dam at Arizona Farms Road and terminates 500 upstream of Hunt Highway approximately 0.5 miles west of Attaway Road. This agreement asks for the dedication of easements and/or right-of-way to the Magma Flood Control District over any existing properties or rights-of-way for the purpose of allowing for project improvements to occur. Supervisor District #1 and Supervisor District #2. (FL20-002) (Chris Wannamaker/Andrew Smith) * T. Discussion/approval/disapproval of Resolution No. 102820-RD20-032 accepting a Deed of Easement from Smith's Food & Drug Centers, Inc., for a perpetual easement to Pinal County, located in Section 20, T3S, R&E, of the Gila and Salt River Base and Meridian, in the unincorporated area of Pinal County. Supervisor District #2. (RD20-032) (Celeste Garza/Andrew Smith) * U. Discussion/approval/disapproval of Resolution No. 102820-RD20-031 approving a Purchase Agreement, accepting a Special Warranty Deed and authorizing payment in the amount of $1,162 to Melanie Midway II, LLC, for the purchase of .02 acres of real property in Section 9, Township 6 South, Range 3 East, for roadway purposes. Supervisor District #3. (RD20-031) (Joe Ortiz/Andrew Smith) * W. Discussion/approval/disapproval of Resolution No. 102820-RD20-033 accepting a Warranty Deed for real property for roadways from Gold Canyon Ranch Community Association DBA Mountainbrook Village Community Association located in Section 5,6, and 7, T1S, R9E of the Gila & Salt River Base & Meridian. Supervisor District #5. (RD20-033) (Celeste Garza/Andrew Smith) * X. Discussion/approval/disapproval of receipt of an Award Letter for Pinal County for Homeland Security Grant Program for the project titled "Regional Training and Exercise" with a grant period from October 1, 2020, to September 30, 2021, Subrecipient Agreement No. 200308-02 in the amount of $26,968 and authorizes the Emergency Manager (or designee) execute related administrative documentation on behalf of Pinal County. (GA20-013) (Charles Kmet/Andrew Smith) * Y. Discussion/approval/disapproval of receipt of an Award Letter for Pinal County for Homeland Security Grant Program for the project titled "Hardening Soft Target & Crowded Placed" with a grant period from October 1, 2020, to September 30, 2021, Subrecipient Agreement No. 200308-01 in the amount of $36,810 and authorizes the Emergency Manager (or designee) to expend said funds, receive reimbursements in the amount of $36,810, and execute related administrative documentation on behalf of Pinal County. (GA20-014) (Charles Kmet/Andrew Smith) * Z. Discussion/approval/disapproval of Amendment #2 of Grant Subrecipient Agreement No. AZDOHS-HSGP-180308-02 between the Arizona Department of Homeland Security and Pinal County Office of Emergency Management amending end date from December 31, 2019, to October 31, 2020, and receipt of the $15,000 for reimbursement from Arizona Department of Homeland Security. (GA20-015) (Charles Kmet/Andrew Smith) * AA. Discussion/approval/disapproval of the Application to FEMA through the Stafford Act for Pinal County expenditures related to COVID-19. This is for the period of February 25, 2020, through June 30, 2020, and acceptance of $421,520.87 in reimbursements. This money will be reimbursed in installments and not as a lump sum. (GA20-016) (Charles Kmet/Andrew Smith) * AB. Discussion/approval/disapproval to accept the Pinal County Attorney’s Office requests approval of the Arizona Department of Public Safety Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) Victim Assistance Grant Program #2018-V2-GX-0012, CFDA #16-575 Agreement and Contract No. 2020-190 between the Arizona Department of Public Safety (DPS) and the Pinal County Attorney’s Office to commence on October 1, 2020, and terminate September 30, 2023, in the amount of $184,316 for a three year grant cycle to expand services provided to victims of crime in the Pinal County Superior Court. (Kent Volkmer) * AC. Discussion/approval/disapproval to accept the Pinal County Attorney’s Office requests approval of the Arizona Department of Public Safety Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) Victim Assistance Grant Program #2018-V2-GX-0012, CFDA #16-575 Agreement and Contract No. 2020-188 between the Arizona Department of Public Safety (DPS) and Pinal County, through the Pinal County Attorney’s Office to commence on October 1, 2020, and terminate September 30, 2023, in the amount of $55,101 to provide services to victims of crime. Agreement and Contract No. 2020- 188 requires a 25% match contribution totaling $13,776 over the three year grant cycle. Acceptance approves an amendment to the FY 20/21 budget to transfer reserve appropriation from Fund 213 (Grants/Project Contingency) to Fund 268 (Co Atty Misc Grants) to increase revenue and expenditure appropriations. The budget amendment increases transfers out of the County Attorney's general fund cost center 2300437 and transfers into Fund 268. The amendment also increases the County Attorney's FY 20/21 general fund budget in the amount of $10,300 for the amount of the grant match. (Kent Volkmer) * AD. Discussion/approval/disapproval to accept The Pinal County Attorney’s Office requests approval of the Arizona Department of Public Safety Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) Victim Assistance Grant Program #2018-V2-GX-0012, CFDA #16.575 Agreement and Contract No. 2020-192 between the Arizona Department of Public Safety (DPS) and Pinal County, through the Pinal County Attorney’s Office to commence on October 1, 2020, and terminate September 30, 2023, in the amount of $188,211 to provide services to victims of crime. Acceptance approves an amendment to the FY 20/21 budget to transfer reserve appropriation from Fund 213 (Grants/Project Contingency) to Fund 268 (Co Atty Misc Grants) to increase revenue and expenditure appropriations. The budget amendment increases transfers out of the County Attorney's general fund cost center 2300431 and transfers into Fund 268. The amendment also increases the County Attorney's FY 20/21 general fund budget in the amount of $14,898 for the amount of FY 20/21 the grant match. (Kent Volkmer) * AE. Discussion/approval/disapproval of the Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) Victim Assistance Grant Program award, No. 2018-V2-GX-0012, between the Arizona Department of Public Safety (DPS), and the Pinal County Attorney's Office, through the Pinal County Board of Supervisors, beginning October 1, 2020, through September 30, 2023, for a total of $641,798 with a participant match of $128,360 that will come from the County Attorney's General Fund budget. The award will be used for Salaries and EREs and training for the PCAO Justice Court Advocate project. Acceptance requires an amendment to the FY 20/21 budget, for Year 1 of the grant award, to transfer reserve appropriation from Fund 213 (Grants/Project Contingency) to Fund 268 (CO Atty Misc Grants) to increase revenue and expenditure appropriations. Future years of the grant award will be included in future budget adoptions. (Kent Volkmer) * AG. Discussion/approval/disapproval for the County Attorney to engage outside counsel Ed Novak from the County's approved outside counsel list to advise and assist the Pinal County Attorney's Office regarding a potential attorney discipline matter. (Chris Keller/Kent Volkmer) * AH. Discussion/approval/disapproval of the appointment of Georgia Staton from the County's outside counsel list to assist and advise Human Resources on a personnel matter due to the conflict of interest that exists by the County Attorney's Office. (Chris Keller/Kent Volkmer) * AI. Discussion/approval/disapproval of acceptance of Intergovernmental Agreements (IGA) between Pinal County, the Superior Court of Arizona on behalf of the Pinal Youth Justice Center and the following County: Cochise County to provide juvenile detention services to these other counties. This IGA provides for incremental-phased increases in the daily per diem rate, ultimately reaching actual costs. (Kelly Sue Bohl/Denise Smith) * AJ. Discussion/approval/disapproval of the Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) Enforcement (No. 2021-PTS-051) award agreement between the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety, and the Pinal County Sheriff’s Office, through the Pinal County Board of Supervisors in the amount of $80,000. The award will be used to support Personnel Services (Overtime), and Employee Related Expenses to enhance STEP Enforcement through Pinal County. The goal of this program is to reduce the incidences of traffic fatalities and injuries resulting from speeding, aggressive driving, red light running, and other forms of risky driving behaviors through enforcement, education, and public awareness. Acceptance requires an amendment to the FY 20/21 budget to transfer reserve appropriation from Fund 213 (Grants/Project Contingency) to Fund 116 (Sheriff/Traffic Safety) to increase revenue and expenditure appropriations. There is no impact on the General Fund. (Mark Lamb) * AK. Discussion/approval/disapproval of the DUI/Impaired Driving Enforcement (No. 2021-405d-033) award agreement between the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety, and the Pinal County Sheriff’s Office, through the Pinal County Board of Supervisors in the amount of $80,000. The award will be used to support Personnel Services (Overtime), and Employee Related Expenses to enhance DUI/Impaired Driving Enforcement through Pinal County. Acceptance requires an amendment to the FY 20/21 budget to transfer reserve appropriation from Fund 213 (Grants/Project Contingency) to Fund 116 (Sheriff/Traffic Safety) to increase revenue and expenditure appropriations. There is no impact on the General Fund. (Mark Lamb) * AL. Discussion/approval/disapproval for the approval of the Homeland Security Grant Program Award (No. 200309-01) between the Arizona Department of Homeland Security and the Pinal County Sheriff's Office, through the Pinal County Board of Supervisors for $10,512. The award will be used for the purchase of four (4) Computers and four (4) Mobile Printers for the Terrorist Liaison Officers. Acceptance requires an amendment to the FY 20/21 budget to transfer reserve appropriation only from Fund 213 (Grants/Project Contingency) to Fund 203 (Sheriff’s Grants) to increase revenue and expenditure appropriations. (Mark Lamb) * AM. Discussion/approval/disapproval of the Subrecipient Agreement Operations Stonegarden Grant Program Equipment Award (No. 18-AZDOHS-OPSG-180425- 02) between Pinal County Sheriff's Office and Arizona Department of Homeland Security, the original term of the agreement effective on March 12, 2019, to February 29, 2020. Approval ratifies Amendment #1 term extension to June 30, 2020, and Amendment #2 term extension to September 30, 2020. The approval also accepts Amendment #3 to extend the term of the agreement to March 31, 2021. This does not require a fiscal year budget amendment as the budget was approved in the FY 20/21 Final Budget. (Mark Lamb) * AN. Discussion/approval/disapproval of the acceptance of Grant No. CNA21-102 from the Constable Ethics, Standards and Training Board in the amount of $45,739.39 for the purchase of Radios for the 6 Constables. This includes a FY 20/21 budget amendment to transfer reserve appropriation from fund 213 (Grants/Project Contingency) to increase revenue and expenditure appropriations in the grant fund. (David Irvin)
Discussion/approval/disapproval of Resolution No. 102820-CRW supporting an agreement between the Town of Queen Creek and GSC Farm, LLC, to purchase a portion of their Colorado River Water allocation. This water will be used to fortify Queen Creek’s water portfolio and reduce their dependence on groundwater supplies. The Arizona Department of Water Resources has recommended this transaction to the United States Department of the Interior who must now make a final determination on this transfer of water supplies. The Town of Queen Creek has asked that Pinal County indicate support of the water transfer with a Resolution to be sent to the Department of the Interior. (Tami Ryall/Louis Andersen)
Discussion/approval/disapproval of Dedication and Donation Agreement for the dedication of roadways from Gold Canyon Ranch Community Association DBA Mountainbrook Village Community Association to Pinal County located in Section 5,6, and 7, T1S, R9E of the Gila & Salt River Base & Meridian, in the unincorporated area of Pinal County. Supervisor District #5. (GA20-017) (Celeste Garza/Andrew Smith)
Discussion/approval/disapproval of the Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) Victim Assistance Grant Program award between the Arizona Department of Public Safety, and the Pinal County Attorney's Office, through the Pinal County Board of Supervisors, beginning October 1, 2020, through September 30, 2023, for a total of $167,395 with a participant match of $41,849. The award will be used for Salaries and EREs and training for the PCAO Juvenile Court Advocate project. Acceptance approves the creation of one (1) Victims Advocate position and requires an amendment to the FY 20/21 budget, for Year 1 of the grant award, to transfer reserve appropriation from Fund 213 (Grants/Project Contingency) to Fund 268 (CO Atty Misc Grants). The budget amendment increases transfers out of the County Attorney's general fund cost center 2300411 and transfers into Fund 268. The amendment also increases the County Attorney's FY 20/21 general fund budget in the amount of $13,791 for the amount of the FY 20/21 grant match. Future years of the grant award will be included in future budget adoptions. (Kent Volkmer)
Meeting of the Flood Control District Board of Directors. (Christopher Wanamaker/Andrew Smith)
Meeting of the Pinal County Public Health Services District Board of Directors. (Tascha Spears/Leo Lew)
PLANNING AND ZONING CONSENT ITEMS: The Board shall open a collective public hearing for the following agenda items as a group. If no request is made by a member of the public, staff member, board member or the applicant to be heard on a specific item(s), the Board shall close the public hearing as to such item(s) and vote to approve the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission. If a request is made to be heard on a specific item(s), the public hearing for such item(s) shall remain open and the Board shall separately take testimony and public comment and render its decision on such item(s). A. Public Hearing and discussion/approval/disapproval of Ordinance No. 2020-PZ- 005-20, an Ordinance approving case PZ-005-20; John Little/Boneyards of Arizona, owner and Pinal Design Group LLC, agent/applicant, requesting approval of the rezoning of 3.31± acres from CI-1 (Light Industry and Warehouse Zone [PZ-008-04]) to I-3 (Industrial Zoning District), to allow for junk, salvage, or auto wrecking yard, and related uses; situated in Section 2, Township 04 South, Range 08 East, G&SRB&M (legal on file), tax parcel 200-58-003J, located 1.5 miles east of Hunt Highway and 500 feet south of East Arizona Farms Road, in the Magic Ranch area of Pinal County. The Planning Commission recommended approval unanimously (8-0) of case PZ-005-20 with 2 stipulations. Supervisor District #2. (Evan Evangelopoulos/Lester Chow) B. Public Hearing and discussion/approval/disapproval of Ordinance No. 2020-PZPD- 005-20 an Ordinance approving case PZ-PD-005-20; John Little/Boneyards of Arizona, owner and Pinal Design Group LLC, agent/applicant, requesting approval of a Major Planned Area Development (PAD) amendment to redesignate 3.31± acres of the Magic Ranch PAD, from CI-1/PAD (PZ-PD-008-04) to I-3/PAD, to allow for junk, salvage, or auto wrecking yard, and related uses; situated in Section 2, Township 04 South, Range 08 East, G&SRB&M (legal on file), tax parcel 200-58-003J, located 1.5 miles east of Hunt Highway and 500 feet south of East Arizona Farms Road, in the Magic Ranch area of Pinal County. The Planning Commission recommended approval unanimously (8-0) of case PZ-PD-005-20 with 11 stipulations. Supervisor District #2. (Evan Evangelopoulos/Lester Chow)
10. Public Hearing and discussion/approval/disapproval of Resolution No 2020-PZ-PA-012-19, a resolution approving case PZ-PA-012-19; Gantzel Partners, LLC, owner/developer and Sean Hammill, agent/applicant, requesting a Non-Major Comprehensive Plan amendment for the San Tan Valley Special Area Plan to re-designate 74± acres from Rural Living to Suburban Neighborhood land use designation, referred to as Quarters at Queen Creek, situated in Section 30, Township 02 South, Range 08 East, G&SRB&M (legal on file), tax parcels 104-53-005?, 104-53-005?, 104-53- 006C, & portions of 104-53-009D, located immediately south of Queen Creek Wash and west of North Gantzel Road in the San Tan Valley Area. The Planning Commission recommended denial (5-3) of case PZ-PA-012-19. Supervisor District #2. (Evan Evangelopoulos/Lester Chow) 11. Public Hearing and discussion/approval/disapproval of Ordinance No. 2020-PZ-009-19, a Ordinance approving case PZ-009-19; Gantzel Partners, LLC, owner/developer and Sean Hammill, agent/applicant requesting approval of the rezoning of 88± acres from SR (Suburban Ranch-74 acres [PZ-403-73]) and CR-2 (Single Residence Zone-14 acres [PZ-012-06]) to R-7 (Single Residence Zoning), to allow for residential uses along with 254 units of detached single family residential; situated in Section 30, Township 02 South, Range 08 East, G&SRB&M (legal on file), tax parcels 104-53-005?, 104-53-005?,104-53-006C, & parts of 104-53-009D, located immediately south of Queen Creek Wash and west of North Gantzel Road in the San Tan Valley Area. The Planning Commission recommended denial (5-3) of case PZ-009-19. Supervisor District #2. (Evan Evangelopoulos/Lester Chow) 12. Public Hearing and discussion/approval/disapproval of Ordinance No. 2020-PZ-PD-009-19 a Ordinance approving case PZ-PD-009-19; Gantzel Partners, LLC, owner/developer and Sean Hammill, agent/applicant requesting approval of the Quarters at Queen Creek Planned Area Development (PAD) Overlay Zoning District of 88± acres to allow for residential uses along with 254 units of detached single family residential; situated in Section 30, Township 02 South, Range 08 East, G&SRB&M (legal on file), tax parcels 104-53-005?, 104-53-005?, 104-53-006C, & parts of 104-53-009D, located immediately south of Queen Creek Wash and west of North Gantzel Road in the San Tan Valley Area. The Planning Commission recommended denial (5-3) of case PZ-PD- 009-19. Supervisor District #2. (Evan Evangelopoulos/Lester Chow)
Discussion/approval/disapproval of the Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) Victim Assistance Grant Program award between the Arizona Department of Public Safety, and the Pinal County Attorney's Office, through the Pinal County Board of Supervisors, beginning October 1, 2020, through September 30, 2023, for a total of $167,395 with a participant match of $41,849. The award will be used for Salaries and EREs and training for the PCAO Juvenile Court Advocate project. Acceptance approves the creation of one (1) Victims Advocate position and requires an amendment to the FY 20/21 budget, for Year 1 of the grant award, to transfer reserve appropriation from Fund 213 (Grants/Project Contingency) to Fund 268 (CO Atty Misc Grants). The budget amendment increases transfers out of the County Attorney's general fund cost center 2300411 and transfers into Fund 268. The amendment also increases the County Attorney's FY 20/21 general fund budget in the amount of $13,791 for the amount of the FY 20/21 grant match. Future years of the grant award will be included in future budget adoptions. (Kent Volkmer)
Discussion/approval/disapproval of Agreement for Transfer of the Water Franchise for Diversified Water Utilities to the Town of Queen Creek. Supervisor District #2 and Supervisor District #5. (GA20-018) (Megan Villegas/Andrew Smith)
Discussion/approval/disapproval of the Gila River Indian Community's State Shared Gaming grant award in the amount of $37,480. The award is for the final installment for the grant approved on September 4, 2019. The grant will be used for the Forensic Nurse On-Call Registry. The request requires an amendment to the FY 20/21 budget to transfer reserve appropriation from Fund 213 (Grants/Project Contingency) to Fund 266 (Misc Grants) to increase revenue and expenditure appropriations. The budget amendment will align the budget to the FY 19/20 ending balance and the new award, for a total appropriation of $39,775. There is no impact on the General Fund. (Tascha Spears/Leo Lew)
Discussion/approval/disapproval of the annual salary to be paid to the newly appointed Chief Deputy Assessor, John Ellinwood, in accordance with A.R.S. 11-419. (Continued from October 16, 2020, Board Meeting) (Douglas Wolf)
(16) Executive Session pursuant to A.R.S. 38-431.03(A)(3) for legal advice regarding COVID-19 related Federal, State, or County Programs and Pinal County's ability and options for slowing and controlling the spread of COVID-19 in Pinal County. (Chris Keller/Louis Andersen) (17) Executive Session pursuant to A.R.S. 38-431.03(A)(3)(4) regarding the Maricopa Consolidated Domestic Water Improvement District. (Kevin Costello/Louis Andersen) (18) Executive Session pursuant to A.R.S. 38-431.03(A)(3)(4) regarding actions pending before the Arizona Corporation Commission related to Johnson Utilities. (Kevin Costello/Louis Andersen) (19) Executive Session pursuant to A.R.S. 38-431.03(A)(1)(3) for continued discussion regarding County Manager's performance evaluation and contract terms. (Kent Volkmer/Anthony Smith)
Discussion/approval/disapproval of authorizing the County Attorney to file to intervene in the pending action before the Arizona Corporation Commission for approval of the proposed sale of Johnson Utilities water and wastewater systems to EPCOR USA, Inc. Docket # WS-02987A-20- 0298, WS-01303A-20-0298. (Kevin Costello/Louis Andersen) ADJOURNMENT