NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING AND EXECUTIVE SESSION
PINAL COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
AGENDA FOR REGULAR SESSION
Wednesday, July 1, 2020

 
9:30 AM  - CALL TO ORDER

PINAL COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE COMPLEX
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS HEARING ROOM
135 N. PINAL STREET
FLORENCE, AZ 85132

 
 

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - INVOCATION

BUSINESS BEFORE THE BOARD

(Consideration/Approval/Disapproval of the following:)

(1)Call to Public -
The in-person public comment portion of the Pinal County Board of Supervisors meetings will be suspended until further notice, however, comments can be submitted to the Clerk of the Board by close of business (5:00 p.m.) the day prior to the meeting. Comments may be emailed to ClerkoftheBoard@pinal.gov and shall be no more than 250 words.

Board of Supervisors meetings are broadcasted live and the public may access the meeting at https://www.pinalcountyaz.gov/bos/Pages/LiveStreaming.aspx
(2)County Manager's Report (Information Only).  (Louis Andersen)
(3)Purchasing Division Report - July 1, 2020 (Shonna McBride/Lori Pruitt) 
(4)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 Minutes from June 10, 2020, Special Session, June 17, 2020, Regular Meeting, June 19, 2020, Special Session, and June 24, 2020, Special Session 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 Supervisor Rios' reappointment of Scott Riggins, 9372 East Las Campanas Road, Coolidge, AZ 85128 to the Planning & Zoning Commission. Mr. Riggins' Term of Service will be August 16, 2020, to August 15, 2024. (Natasha Kennedy)
*D.Discussion/approval/disapproval of the request for Judith Mills, Lana Hoffman, Judith A. Dangler, Martha Gayle Dunning, Dorothy M. Davenport, Iva M. Cline, Roberta E. Fendley, Michael W. Price, and Paige M. Price to be allowed to file for widow/widowers and/or disabled persons or non-profit organization tax exemption. (Natasha Kennedy)
*E.Board of Supervisors, sitting as the Board of Equalization, for ratification of Hearing Officer decisions from the Board of Equalization (BOE) Hearings on Petition for Review of Proposed Correction Personal Property held on June 29, 2020, pursuant to A.R.S. 42-16252. (Natasha Kennedy)
*F.

Discussion/approval/disapproval of the appointments to the Pinal County Audit Committee for District #2, Town of Florence Finance Director and District #3, City of Casa Grande Finance Director. (Natasha Kennedy) 

*G.Discussion/approval/disapproval authorizing and delegating the County Manager or his designee the ability to appoint, employ, and exercise day to day supervisory responsibilities over the Public Defender and Legal Defender, Resolution No. 070120-PCPD.  (Louis Andersen) 
*H.Discussion/approval/disapproval of A.R.S. 41-1279.07(E) which requires each county, city, town, and community college district to annually provide to the Auditor General by July 31 the name of the Chief Fiscal Officer (CFO) the governing body has designated to officially submit the current year’s annual expenditure limitation report (AELR) on the governing body’s behalf. Action on Resolution No. 070120-CFO will designate Lori Pruitt to officially submit the current year's annual expenditure limitation report (AELR) on the Board's behalf. (Lori Pruitt/Louis Andersen) 
*I.Discussion/approval/disapproval of the following Republican Precinct Committee Person resignation: Pct 13, Brady, George, P., 4755 W. Agave Court, Eloy, AZ, 85135. (Michele Forney/Himanshu Patel)
*J.Discussion/approval/disapproval of the Intergovernmental Agreement between the Central Arizona Water Conservation District and the Pinal County Elections Department for the preparation and conduct of the consolidated November 3, 2020, General Election. (Michele Forney/Himanshu Patel)
*K.Discussion/approval/disapproval of the Intergovernmental Agreement between the Picacho Domestic Water Improvement District and the Pinal County Elections Department for the preparation and conduct of the consolidated November 3, 2020, General Election. (Michele Forney/Himanshu Patel)
*L.Discussion/approval/disapproval of the Intergovernmental Agreement between the Santa Cruz Valley Union High School District and the Pinal County Elections Department for the preparation and conduct of the consolidated November 3, 2020, General Election. (Michele Forney/Himanshu Patel)
*M.Discussion/approval/disapproval of the Intergovernmental Agreement between the Thunderbird Fire District and the Pinal County Elections Department for the preparation and conduct of the consolidated November 3, 2020, General Election. (Michele Forney/Himanshu Patel) 
*N.Discussion/approval/disapproval of the Intergovernmental Agreement between the Arizona City Fire District and the Pinal County Elections Department for the preparation and conduct of the consolidated November 3, 2020, General Election. (Michele Forney/Himanshu Patel)
*O.Discussion/approval/disapproval of the Intergovernmental Agreement between the Maricopa Consolidated DWID and the Pinal County Elections Department for the preparation and conduct of the consolidated November 3, 2020, General Election. (Michele Forney/Himanshu Patel)
*P.Discussion/approval/disapproval of the Intergovernmental Agreement between the Golder Ranch Fire District and the Pinal County Elections Department for the preparation and conduct of the consolidated November 3, 2020, General Election. (Michele Forney/Himanshu Patel)
*Q.Discussion/approval/disapproval of the Intergovernmental Agreement between the Oracle Fire District and the Pinal County Elections Department for the preparation and conduct of the consolidated November 3, 2020, General Election. (Michele Forney/Himanshu Patel)
*R.Discussion/approval/disapproval of the Intergovernmental Agreement between the San Manuel Fire District and the Pinal County Elections Department for the preparation and conduct of the consolidated November 3, 2020, General Election. (Michele Forney/Himanshu Patel)
*S.Discussion/approval/disapproval of the Intergovernmental Agreement between the Valle Escondido DWID and the Pinal County Elections Department for the preparation and conduct of the consolidated November 3, 2020, General Election. (Michele Forney/Himanshu Patel)
*T.Discussion/approval/disapproval of the Intergovernmental Agreement between the Maricopa Unified School District and the Pinal County Elections Department for the preparation and conduct of the consolidated November 3, 2020, General Election. (Michele Forney/Himanshu Patel)
*U.Discussion/approval/disapproval of August 4, 2020, Primary Election Poll Workers.  pursuant to A.R.S. 16-531, the Board of Supervisors must appoint election boards for each precinct. (Michele Forney/Himanshu Patel)
*V.Discussion/approval/disapproval of Resolution No. 070120-AKCHIN-NAC a Resolution authorizing the submission of an application for the Ak-Chin Indian Community Shared Revenue Program Funds for Native American Connections. (Heather Patel/Lori Pruitt)
*W.Discussion/approval/disapproval of Resolution No. 070120-AKCHIN-NABI a Resolution authorizing the submission of an application for the Ak-Chin Indian Community Shared Revenue Program Funds for NABI Foundation. (Heather Patel/Lori Pruitt)
*X.Discussion/approval/disapproval of Resolution No. 070120-AKCHIN-RSK a Resolution authorizing the submission of an application for the Ak-Chin Indian Community Shared Revenue Program Funds for Raising Special Kids. (Heather Patel/Lori Pruitt)
*Y.Discussion/approval/disapproval of the lease agreement between Pinal County and Trafelet Properties, LLC for office space located at 41600 W. Smith Enke Rd. Bldg. 12 Ste. 128, Maricopa, AZ 85138. This total cost is $9,300 for the 6 month lease period.  This space is utilized by Supervisor Smith and a staff member. (Pamela Villarreal/Lori Pruitt)
*Z.Discussion/approval/disapproval of the lease agreement between Pinal County and Arizona Board of Regents on behalf of The University of Arizona for the office space located at 820 Cottonwood Ln. Bldg E, Casa Grande, AZ. 85122. This is a one year renewal lease starting August 1, 2020, through July 31, 2021, at the monthly rent of $1,200. (Pamela Villarreal/Lori Pruitt)
*AA.Discussion/approval/disapproval revisions to the Citizen Participation Plan for the Community Development Block Grant Program in order to provide citizen input on the use of CDBG-CV funds. (Heather Patel/Lori Pruitt)
*AB.Discussion/approval/disapproval of the APS Utility Easement Agreement for the new Development Services Building Project. (Hattie Sturgill/Archie Carreon)
*AC.Discussion/approval/disapproval of authorization to the Emergency Manager, Charles Kmet, to apply for reimbursement from the Arizona Department of Emergency Management in the amount of $109,457.91 for Category C, in connection with Hurricane Rosa. (GA19-037) (Charles Kmet/Scott Bender)
*AD.Discussion/approval/disapproval of Agreement for the Placement Operation and Use of a CERT Vehicle between Pinal County and Maricopa Fire Department. The Emergency Management will receive reimbursement of 25% of the total price of the vehicle. Supervisor District #4. (GA19-038) (Charles Kmet/Scott Bender) 
*AE.Discussion/approval/disapproval of Agreement for the Placement Operation and Use of a CERT Vehicle between Pinal County and the Florence Fire Department. The Emergency Management will receive reimbursement of 25% of the total price of the vehicle. Supervisor District #2. (GA19-039) (Charles Kmet/Scott Bender) 
*AF.Discussion/approval/disapproval of Agreement for the Placement Operation and Use of a CERT Vehicle between Pinal County and Oracle Fire Department.  The Emergency Management will receive reimbursement of 25% of the total price of the vehicle. Supervisor District #1. (GA19-040) (Charles Kmet/Scott Bender)
*AG.Discussion/approval/disapproval of a Purchase Agreement in the amount of $180,000 for 40 acres of real property owned by Gerald D. Cross and Frankie G. Cross and escrow fees are estimated at $2,529 with a total purchase of $182,529.  This property is located within Section 26, T8S, R8E, and will be used as a material pit for Pinal County Public Works. Supervisor District #1. (GA19-041) (Joe Ortiz/Scott Bender) 
*AH.Discussion/approval/disapproval of First Amendment to Intergovernmental Agreement between Pinal County and the City of Apache Junction Defining Responsibility for Road Maintenance of Superstition Mountain Drive, South Mountain View Road, and Southern Avenue. Supervisor District #5. (GA19-042) (Joe Ortiz/Scott Bender) 
*AI.Discussion/approval/disapproval of Lease Agreement between Pinal County and the Florence Unified School District No.1 for Walker Butte K-8, Phase II, Building 15 & 16 in the amount of $3,000 per month, commencing on July 1, 2020, and terminating on June 30, 2021. Supervisor District #2. (GA19-043) (Joe Ortiz/Louis Andersen)
*AJ.Discussion/approval/disapproval of Lease Agreement between Pinal County and the Florence Unified School District No.1 for Walker Butte K-8, Phase II, Building 17 & 18 in the amount of $3,000 per month, commencing on July 1, 2020, and terminating on June 30, 2021. Supervisor District #2. (GA19-044) (Joe Ortiz/Scott Bender)
*AK.Discussion/approval/disapproval of a Corrective Quit Claim Deed to 45030, LLC, correcting an error in a prior recorded Corrective Quit Claim Deed, recorded August 29, 2017, at Fee Number 2017-062369. Supervisor District #4. (RD19-088) (Robert Pate/Scott Bender)
*AL.Discussion/approval/disapproval for the Coronavirus Emergency Supplemental Funding Program Award (#ACESF-21-043) between the Arizona Criminal Justice Commission and the Pinal County Attorneys Office, through the Pinal County Board of Supervisors in the amount of $140,720. The funds will be used for equipment and supplies. The acceptance requires an amendment to the FY 19/20 budget to transfer reserve appropriation only from Fund 213 (Grants/Project Contingency) to Fund 268 (Co Atty Misc Grants) to increase revenue and expenditure appropriations. There is no impact on the General Fund. (Kent Volkmer)
*AM.Discussion/approval/disapproval of the appointment of Harold Christ to the Pinal County Workforce Development Board for the term beginning July 1, 2020, through July 31, 2022. This appointment has been reviewed, accepted and recommended for approval by the Executive Committee of the Pinal County Workforce Development Board on June 11, 2020. (Joel Millman/Tim Kanavel) 
*AN.Discussion/approval/disapproval of the Arizona Voter Information Database (AVID) Cost Sharing Agreement for the annual software maintenance for the database. (Virginia Ross)
*AO.Discussion/approval/disapproval of the Mutual Aid Agreement for Emergency Services between the City of Casa Grande and Pinal County. (Mark Lamb) 
*AP.Discussion/approval/disapproval of FY 20/21 Intergovernmental Agreement between Pima County and Pinal County, to incarcerate Pinal County's juvenile prisoners in the Pima County Adult Detention Complex. (Mark Lamb)
*AQ.Discussion/approval/disapproval for Award Agreement (No. 2020-VD-BX-0793) between the Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, Bureau of Justice Assistance, and the Pinal County Sheriff’s Office, through the Pinal County Board of Supervisors for the BJA FY 20 Coronavirus Emergency Supplemental Funding Program in the amount of $63,379. This grant has been budgeted for FY 20/21. There is no impact on the General Fund. (Mark Lamb)
*AR.Discussion/approval/disapproval for the Amended Award Agreement (No. GFR-AZ911-20-008T) between the Arizona Department of Administration and the Pinal County Sheriff’s Office, through the Pinal County Board of Supervisors for the Arizona Text to 9-1-1 Program. The amendment changes the term to begin on July 1, 2020, and terminate on June 30, 2025. The grant has been budgeted for FY 20/21. There is no impact on the General Fund. (Mark Lamb) 
*AS.Discussion/approval/disapproval for Award Agreement (No. ADOA-AZ911-21-013) between the Arizona Department of Administration and the Pinal County Sheriff’s Office, through the Pinal County Board of Supervisors for the 9-1-1 Grant Program in the amount of $566,394. The program is designed to assist Public Safety Answering Points to perform activities related to the implementation and operation of their respective emergency telecommunication system. The grant has been budgeted for FY 20/21. There is no impact on the General Fund. (Mark Lamb) 
*AT.Discussion/approval/disapproval of Interagency Service Agreement No. DT-ITG-2020-009 , AzTraCS use between the Arizona Department of  Transportation (ADOT) and  Pinal County through the Pinal County Sheriff's Department for the purpose of outlining responsibilities for the use of the software, state standard data entry forms, and associated data files, central-site database schema, XML Electronic Incident Data Submission (EIDS) and all associated documentation/instructions (collectively hereinafter referred to as Arizona Traffic and Criminal Software, or AzTraCS.) (Mark Lamb)
Clerk Item
(5)Meeting of the Flood Control District Board of Directors. (Christopher Wanamaker/Scott Bender)
(6)Meeting of the Pinal County Library District Board of Directors. (Alex Conrad/Leo Lew)
(7)Meeting of the Public Health Services District Board of Directors. (Shauna McIssac/Leo Lew)
Regular Item
(8)Discussion/approval/disapproval to set the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors' salary to midpoint effective June 28, 2020, adhering to the FY 2019-2020 Pinal County Market Adjustment and Equity Compensation Plan approved by the Board June 17, 2020. (Mary Ellen Sheppard/Chairman Smith)   
(9)

Public Hearing and discussion/approval/disapproval in accordance with A.R.S. 42-17104 and A.R.S. 42-17107 (Truth in Taxation Hearing) of Resolution No. 070120-01-PCB for the adoption of the Pinal County FY 2020-2021 budget, beginning July 1, 2020, ending June 30, 2021, in accordance with A.R.S. 42-17105 in the amount of $570,355,462 with a tax rate of $3.7500. (Angeline Woods/Louis Andersen) 

(10)Discussion/approval/disapproval of the FY 2020-2021 Pinal County Employee Compensation Plan, Across-the-Board Salary Adjustment which establishes guidelines for an across-the-board salary adjustment in order to compensate employees who meet or exceed performance standards; encourage recruitment and retention; and maintain consistency in the County’s market position so that the County continues to have the engaged workforce needed to provide quality services to its residents. (Mary Ellen Sheppard/Louis Andersen) 
(11)

Public Hearing and discussion/approval/disapproval of the Amendments to the FY 2019 Annual Action Plan in order to accept and expend Community Development Block Grant - CARES Act funds in the amount of $1,082,111. (Heather Patel/Lori Pruitt)

(12)Public Hearing and discussion/approval/disapproval of Resolution No. 070120-AQ1, a Resolution pursuant to Title 49 of the Arizona Revised Statutes, adopting proposed changes to local air quality rules. The changes include required revisions to local emissions reporting requirements for industrial sources. If approved, the proposed changes will be submitted to the Environmental Protection Agency through the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality as elements of the Arizona State Implementation Plan. Required notices have been published, posted and e-mailed, and the full text of the proposed changes was published online on March 18, 2020. The Board may choose to adopt the Resolution, approving all, part or none of the proposed changes. (Mike Sundblom/Himanshu Patel)
(13)Public Hearing and discussion/approval/disapproval of Resolution No. 070120-AQ2, a Resolution pursuant to Title 49 of the Arizona Revised Statutes, adopting proposed changes to local air quality rules. The changes include rescission of the Pinal County Hazardous Air Pollutants program. Required notices have been published, posted and e-mailed, and the full text of the proposed changes was published online on March 27, 2020. The Board may choose to adopt the Resolution, approving all, part or none of the proposed changes. (Mike Sundblom/Himanshu Patel)  
(14)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) 

ADJOURNMENT

(SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS ARE AVAILABLE AT THE CLERK OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS' OFFICE AND AT https://pinal.novusagenda.com/AgendaPublic/)

NOTE: One or more members of the Board may participate in this meeting by telephonic conference call.  

The Board may go into Executive Session for the purpose of obtaining legal advice from the County's Attorney(s) on any of the above agenda items pursuant to A.R.S. 38-431.03(A)(3).  

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