PINAL COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
MINUTES
Wednesday, December 18, 2024
9:34 AM

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Chairman Goodman offered for the Invocation by Pastor Jerry Storrs Sonland Lutheran Church, Casa Grande and the pledge of allegiance by Vice-Chairman McClure.

The Pinal County Board of Supervisors convened at 9:34 a.m. this date.The meeting was called to order by Chairman Goodman.

Members Present: Chairman Mike Goodman; Vice-Chairman Jeffrey McClure; Supervisor Stephen Q. Miller; Supervisor Jeff Serdy

Members Present Telephonically: Supervisor Kevin Cavanaugh

Staff Present: County Manager, Leo Lew; Chief Civil Deputy County Attorney, Chris Keller; Clerk of the Board, Natasha Kennedy and Deputy Clerk of the Board, Kelsey Pickard

Item Action: Information Only

Discussion/approval/disapproval of Minutes from November 6, 2024, Regular Meeting and November 13, 2024, Special Session Meeting of the Board of Supervisors. (Natasha Kennedy)

Item Action: Approved

Discussion/approval/disapproval of the current billings before the Board. (Natasha Kennedy)

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Discussion/approval/disapproval of updates to the Pinal County Procurement Code to add language that defines how the options for procuring professional services are undertaken. (Angeline Woods)

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Discussion/approval/disapproval of a budget amendment to the FY 24/25 budget to transfer reserve appropriation from Fund 213 (Grants/Project Contingency) to Fund 223 (Community Development Block Grant) to increase revenue and expenditure appropriations for the Community Development Block Grant program. Pinal County incurred program income under the Neighborhood Stabilization Program 3 grant. Upon close out of this grant, all program income is to be expended. On November 15, 2024, $464,893 was transferred within U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development programs to eligible and open Community Development Block Grant projects to pay for the construction of sidewalks, curb & gutter, and drainage improvements within the community of Randolph and to complete owner occupied housing rehabilitation projects. (Heather Patel/Angeline Woods)

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Discussion/approval/disapproval of Fiscal Agent/Grant Agreement 24-14 under the 12% Contribution Grant between the Ak-Chin Indian Community, Central Arizona Regional Economic Development Foundation (CAREDF), and Pinal County, through the Pinal County Board of Supervisors beginning January 1, 2025, ending December 31, 2025, for $15,000. CAREDF will use this grant for a literacy program. (Heather Patel/Angeline Woods)

Item Action: Approved

Discussion/approval/disapproval of Fiscal Agent/Grant Agreement 24-20 under the 12% Contribution Grant between the Ak-Chin Indian Community, A New Leaf, and Pinal County, through the Pinal County Board of Supervisors beginning January 1, 2025, ending December 31, 2025, for $10,000. A New Leaf will use this grant for a rapid-rehousing/tenant based-rental assistance program. (Heather Patel/Angeline Woods)

Item Action: Approved

Discussion/approval/disapproval of Fiscal Agent/Grant Agreement 24-22 under the 12% Contribution Grant between the Ak-Chin Indian Community, Raising Special Kids, and Pinal County, through the Pinal County Board of Supervisors beginning January 1, 2025, ending December 31, 2025, for $50,000. Raising Special Kids will use this grant for a literacy program. (Heather Patel/Angeline Woods)

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Discussion/approval/disapproval of Resolution No. 121824-RD24-082 accepting Third Party Trust Assurance Agreement No. 2409, associated with Skyline Village-Parcel 6, located in Section 11, Township 3 South, Range 8 East. Supervisor District #2. (RD24-082) (Christopher Wanamaker/Joe Ortiz)

Item Action: Approved

Discussion/approval/disapproval of Resolution No. 121824-RD24-079 accepting Drainage Easement from J.D. McCain and Debra Carpenter, as Trustees of the Survivor’s Trust, created under the J.D. McCain and Marianne McCain Revocable Trust, U/A dated February 17, 1995, as Grantors, to Pinal County, a subdivision of the State of Arizona, as Grantee. Supervisor District #4. (RD24-079) (Celeste Garza/Joe Ortiz)

Item Action: Approved

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Discussion/approval/disapproval of the following appointments for Precinct Committeemen for the Democratic Party:

Supervisor District #3:

Precinct #22 Stacey Seaman, 5009 N. Overfield Rd., Casa Grande, 85194. (Dana Lewis)

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Discussion/approval/disapproval of Award Agreement CJTIP-24-004 Grant Adjustment #1 under the Treatment Improvement Program between the Arizona Criminal Justice Commission and Pinal County Sheriff’s Office, through the Pinal County Board of Supervisors beginning January 1, 2024, ending December 31, 2024, for $349,999. The grant adjustment extends the term of the agreement to September 30, 2025. This grant will be used by the Sheriff’s Office Re-Entry Program to develop, implement, or expand comprehensive efforts to identify, respond to, treat, and support those impacted by illicit opioids, stimulants, and other drugs of abuse. The funding is included in the current budget and was appropriated to this program. (Mark Lamb)

Item Action: Approved

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Discussion/approval/disapproval of an amendment to correct the previously approved State Local Fiscal Recovery Fund grant on October 2, 2024. This grant was approved in Fund 202 but should have been allocated to Fund 53. Approval will require an amendment to the FY24/25 budget to transfer appropriation from Fund 202 (Adult Prob/JCEF) to Fund 53 (Adult Prob/State Enhancement) to increase revenue and expenditure appropriations in the amount of $767,646. There is no impact on the General Fund. (John Fuery)

Item Action: Approved

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Call to the Public— A "call to the public" is the time period for members of the public to address the Board of Supervisors to provide public input relating to subject matter within the Board of Supervisors authority or jurisdiction. Those wishing to address the 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 it for further consideration and decision at a later date.

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Public Hearing and discussion/approval/disapproval of Resolution No. 2024-PZ-PA-021-21, Resolution approving case PZ-PA-021-21; Oracle Valley Estates, landowner/applicant, Donald C. Westphal, agent, requesting a Non-Major Comprehensive Plan Amendment to amend the Land Use Plan and re-designate 8.76± acres of land from Low Intensity Activity Center and Moderate Low Density Residential (1-3.5 du/ac) to Medium Density Residential (3.5-8 du/ac), situated on a portion of Section 27, Township 9 South, Range 15 East, Pinal County, Arizona (legal on file) tax parcels: 308-56-0300 and 308-56-0290, located southeast of W. American Avenue and N. Calle Valencia, Pinal County. The Planning Commission recommended approval (8-0) of case PZ-PA-021-21 with no stipulations. Supervisor District #4. (Glenn Bak/Brent Billingsley)

Public Hearing and discussion/approval/disapproval of Ordinance No. 2024-PZ-036-21, an Ordinance approving case PZ-036-21; Oracle Valley Estates, landowner/applicant, Donald C. Westphal, agent, requesting a rezoning of 8.76± acres of land from General Rural (GR) and General Business (CB-2) zoning to Park Model/Recreational Vehicle Park (PM/RVP-435) zoning (4.52 acres) and Manufactured Home Park (MHP-435) (4.24 acres), situated on a portion of Section 27, Township 9 South, Range 15 East, Pinal County, Arizona (legal on file) tax parcels: 308-56-0300 and 308-56-0290, located southeast of W. American Avenue and N. Calle Valencia, Pinal County. The Planning Commission recommended approval (8-0) of case PZ-036-21 with one (1) stipulation. Supervisor District #4. (Glenn Bak/Brent Billingsley)