City Council Regular Meeting on 2025-11-04 6:00 PM — Maricopa, AZ
Date: 2025-11-04

City Hall
 City of Maricopa 39700 W. Civic Center
 Plaza
 Maricopa, AZ 85138
 Meeting Agenda Ph: (520) 568-9098
 Fx: (520) 568-9120
 City Council Regular Meeting www.maricopa-az.gov


 Mayor Nancy Smith
 Vice-Mayor Henry Wade
 Councilmember Eric Goettl
 Councilmember AnnaMarie Knorr
 Councilmember Amber Liermann
 Councilmember Vincent Manfredi
 Councilmember Bob Marsh

Tuesday, November 4, 2025 6:00 PM Council Chambers



 Procedure for Addressing the City Council


The Maricopa City Council values citizen comments and input. If you wish to speak on a matter
concerning Maricopa city government that is on the agenda, please fill out a speaker card and give it to
the City Clerk before the meeting starts. The Mayor will call your name when that portion of the agenda
is reached.

The Call to the Public portion on the agenda provides citizens an opportunity to identify for the City
Council matters of interest or concern related to city government that are not on the printed agenda.
Under the provisions of the Arizona Open Meeting Law, the City Council is prohibited from responding
to issues that have not been properly noticed. Therefore, the City Council may only listen to citizens
who wish to address them on non-agenda items. We regret that the City Council cannot respond
beyond thanking you for your comments. City staff will follow-up on your questions via telephone or
email, whichever is preferred. A speaker card is not required for this portion of the meeting but it is
appreciated.

Whenever any group of persons wishes to address the City Council on the same subject matter, it
shall be proper for the Mayor to request that a spokesperson be chosen.

The City asks that, when your name is called, you come forward to the podium, state your name and
then begin speaking. All speakers are expected to observe common standards of decorum and
courtesy. Personal attacks, political speeches, or threats of political action are inappropriate in this
forum and will be grounds, at the discretion of the Mayor, for ending a speaker's time at the podium.

In the event that the meeting is disrupted in any way that the City in its sole discretion deems
inappropriate, the City reserves the right to immediately remove the individual(s) from the meeting.
Reasons for removing an individual include but are not limited to making offensive remarks or
statements, disrespectful statements or actions, and any other action deemed appropriate.

All remarks shall be addressed to the City Council as a body and not to staff or the public. No person
other than a member of the City Council, the City Manager or the City Attorney and the person having
the floor, shall be permitted to enter into any discussion without the permission of the Mayor.
Depending on the number of items on the Council agenda and the number of speaker cards submitted,
the Mayor may establish shorter time limits for speakers.



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1. Call to Order

 Invocation
 Pledge of Allegiance

2. Roll Call


3. Proclamations, Acknowledgements, Awards and Presentations


 3.1 PROC 25-10 Veteran's Day Proclamation


 3.2 PROC 25-11 Alzheimer's Awareness Month Proclamation


 3.3 PROC 25-12 Food Drive Participation Proclamation


 3.4 PRES 25-21 The City Council shall hear a legislative update from Senator TJ Shope.


4. Report from the Mayor

 The Mayor, members of Council or other designee, may present information related to
 the operation of the city.

5. Report from the City Manager


6. Call to the Public

 The procedures to follow if you address the Council are: Council requests that you
 express your ideas in three minutes or less and refrain from any personal attacks or
 derogatory statements about any City employee, a fellow citizen, or anyone else, whether
 in the audience or not. The Mayor will limit discussion whenever they deem such an
 action appropriate to the proper conduct of the meeting. At the conclusion of an open call
 to the public, individual members of the Council may respond to criticism made by those
 who have addressed the Council, may ask Staff to review a matter, or may ask that a
 matter be put on a future agenda. However, members of the Council shall not discuss or
 take legal action on any matters during an open call to the public unless the matters are
 properly noticed for discussion and legal action. Finally, a word on decorum at our
 meetings. Periodically, we may want to applaud a success or show our approval of a
 comment and occasionally, we may personally disagree with something that is said.
 However, when we’re hearing input from our City Council and our residents, whether we
 support their comments or disagree with their comments, please do not applaud or
 negatively respond to a speaker unless invited to do so by the presiding authority. It is
 important that every person who addresses the City Council has a right to speak and not
 be intimidated.




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7. Consent Agenda

 All items on the Consent Agenda are considered to be routine matters and will be
 enacted by one motion of the Council. There will be no separate discussion of these
 items unless a Councilmember or member of the public so requests, in which event the
 item will be removed from the Consent Agenda and considered in its normal sequence on
 the agenda.


 7.1 RES 25-45 A Resolution of the Mayor and City Council of the City of Maricopa, Arizona, accepting
 public improvements and maintenance responsibility for all local internal streets within
 the Rancho Mirage Parcel 8, into the City Street/Road Maintenance System. Discussion
 and Action.


 7.2 SUB24-21 The Mayor and City Council shall discuss and take action to approve Subdivision Case #
 SUB24-21, Anderson Farms 3A, a Final Plat. Discussion and Action.


 7.3 MISC 25-26 The Mayor and City Council shall discuss and take action to approve a Map of
 Dedication, Case #MOD25-05, dedicating to the City of Maricopa, approximately 0.61
 acres of right-of-way for the construction and continuation of North Green Road.
 Discussion and Action.


 7.4 RES 25-47 A Resolution of the Mayor and City Council of the City of Maricopa, Arizona, designating
 the election date and purpose of election; designating the deadline for voter registration;
 and designating the place and the last date for candidates to file nomination papers.
 Discussion and Action.


 7.5 SPEVLIQ The Mayor and City Council shall discuss and take action on recommending approval to
 25-10 the Arizona Department of Liquor Licenses and Control for a Special Event Liquor
 License application submitted by Daniel Lannon for approval of an event known as
 Lax4Life on December 20, 2025 to be held at Copper Sky, 44345 W. Bowlin Road,
 Maricopa, Arizona 85138. Discussion and Action.


 7.6 BIN 25-02 The Mayor and City Council shall discuss and take action on authorizing the City Clerk
 to forward an Endorsement by Local Governing Body to the Arizona Department of
 Revenue, Bingo Section, for issuance of a Bingo License, as requested by Michael
 Wheeler on behalf of Native Grill and Wings located at 21164 N. John Wayne Parkway,
 Maricopa, AZ 85139. Discussion and Action.


 7.7 MIN 25-65 Approval of Minutes from the October 7, 2025 City Council Special meeting, October 7,
 2025 City Council Regular meeting and October 22, 2025 City Council Special meeting.




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 7.8 CON 25-18 The Mayor and City Council shall discuss and take action to approve the Purchase and
 Sale Agreement with Outside the Box Marketing, Inc., an Arizona corporation, related to
 the sale of approximately 7.2 acres of the real property generally located South of Martin
 Luther King Jr. Blvd and East of N. John Wayne Pkwy, Maricopa, Pinal County, Arizona,
 Assessor Parcel Nos. 510-12-0600 and 510-12-0610 for $2,240,000.00 and authorizing
 the City Manager to execute any future amendments to extend the Closing as he deems
 necessary and any closing documents related thereto. Discussion and Action.


 7.9 RES 25-46 A Resolution of the Mayor and City Council of the City of Maricopa, Arizona, authorizing
 and directing the acquisition of all property necessary for purposes of control,
 maintenance and potential enhancement of the drainage channel generally located along
 the N Roosevelt Avenue alignment between W Edison Road and W Lexington Avenue
 within the City limit of Maricopa by dedication, donation, purchase, exchange or under
 the power of eminent domain as a matter of public necessity and authorizing the City
 Manager to execute all agreements related to such acquisitions. Discussion and Action.


8. Regular Agenda and/or Public Hearings

 Items on the agenda are open for citizen input. Please fill out a card and present it to
 the City Clerk before the meeting begins. The Mayor will call upon you for your
 comments.


 8.1 APP 25-07 The Mayor and City Council shall discuss and take action on making an appointment to
 fill the vacancy on the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee. Discussion and
 Action.


 8.2 APP 25-08 The Mayor and City Council shall discuss and take action on making an appointment to
 fill the vacancy on the Planning and Zoning Commission. Discussion and Action.


 8.3 CON 25-20 The Mayor and City Council shall discuss and take action to approve the Lease
 Agreement with Central Arizona Valley Institute of Technology (CAVIT), related to the
 lease of approximately 5.341 acres of the real property generally located at the
 Southwest corner of W. Madison Avenue and N. Wilson Avenue, Maricopa, Pinal County,
 Arizona, Assessor Parcel No. 510-18-0020. Discussion and Action.


 8.4 PRES 25-20 The Mayor and City Council shall hear a presentation from Rounds Consulting Group on
 the development of the Office of Economic Opportunity's strategic plan. Discussion only.


 8.5 ORD 25-13 An Ordinance of the Mayor and City Council of the City of Maricopa, Arizona, approving
 and adopting a city-initiated amendment to the City's Zoning Map to rezone
 approximately 2.21 acres of land from existing Pinal Conty Zoning CB-2 (General
 Business) to City of Maricopa GC (General Commercial) as described in case #
 ZON25-04. As part of a continuous effort to transition like for like zoning districts from
 Pinal County to City of Maricopa this request continues that effort as set forth in the
 adopted General Plan, Goal B1.4, Objective 6. The parcel of land is located at the
 southwest corner of N. Porter Rd. and W. Honeycutt Rd, Section 26, Township 4 South,
 Range 3 East, of the Gila and Salt River Meridian, Pinal County, Arizona, more
 specifically, Pinal County APN # 510-24-001G. Discussion and Action.




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9. Executive Session

 The Maricopa City Council may go into executive session, which is not open to the
 public, for purpose of obtaining legal advice from the City’s attorney on any of the above
 agenda items pursuant to A.R.S. § 38-431.03 (A)(3).

10. Adjournment

 Note: This meeting is open to the public. All interested persons are welcome to
 attend. Council members of the City of Maricopa City Council will attend either in person
 or by telephonic conference or video communication. Supporting documents and staff
 reports, which were furnished to the City Council with this agenda, are available for review
 on our website, www.maricopa-az.gov.

 Physical access to the meeting room will be available 15 minutes prior to the meeting
 start time.

 Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation, such as a sign
 language interpreter, by contacting the City Clerk’s Office at 520-316-6970. Requests
 should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation.

 NOTICE TO PARENTS: Parents and legal guardians have the right to consent before
 the City of Maricopa makes a video or voice recording of a minor child A.R.S.
 §1-602.A.9. Maricopa City Council meetings are recorded and may be viewed on Channel
 20 and the Maricopa website. If you permit your child to participate in the Council
 meeting, a recording will be made. If your child is seated in the audience, your child may
 be recorded, but you may request that your child be seated in a designated area to avoid
 recording. Please submit your request to the City Clerk at (520) 316-6970.




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City Hall
 City of Maricopa 39700 W. Civic Center
 Plaza
 Maricopa, AZ 85138
 Meeting Minutes - Final Ph: (520) 568-9098
 Fx: (520) 568-9120
 City Council Regular Meeting www.maricopa-az.gov

 Mayor Nancy Smith
 Vice-Mayor Henry Wade
 Councilmember Eric Goettl
 Councilmember AnnaMarie Knorr
 Councilmember Amber Liermann
 Councilmember Vincent Manfredi
 Councilmember Bob Marsh

Tuesday, November 4, 2025 6:00 PM Council Chambers



 1. Call to Order

 Mayor Smith called the meeting to order at 6:02 p.m., which was followed by the
 invocation led by Pastor Kevin Teeling from The Door Church of Maricopa, and then
 the Pledge of Allegiance led by Councilmember Knorr.


 2. Roll Call
 Present: 7 - Mayor Nancy Smith, Vice Mayor Henry Wade, Councilmember Eric Goettl,
 Councilmember AnnaMarie Knorr, Councilmember Amber Liermann,
 Councilmember Vincent Manfredi and Councilmember Bob Marsh


 3. Proclamations, Acknowledgements, Awards and Presentations

 3.1 PROC 25-10 Veteran's Day Proclamation

 Mayor Smith and Vice Mayor Wade presented the Veterans Day proclamation to
 Janice Vitali and the Veterans Parade Group. Mayor shared that the proclamation
 recognized November 11, 2025, as Veterans Day in the City of Maricopa and urged all
 citizens to recognize the valor and sacrifice of veterans and to remember that freedom
 is not free. Mayor Smith asked for any veterans in attendance to gather for a group
 photo.
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 3.2 PROC 25-11 Alzheimer's Awareness Month Proclamation

 Councilmember Goettl and Merry Grace accepted the proclamation declaring
 November 2025 as Alzheimer's and Caregiver Month in Maricopa. Merry Grace spoke
 about resources now available in Maricopa for Alzheimer's patients and caregivers,
 including an Alzheimer's caregiver support group and a memory café. Ms. Grace
 announced that the next memory café would be on November 14th and invited
 everyone to join the Phoenix Walk to End Alzheimer's happening that Saturday in front
 of the State Capitol.
 Read


 3.3 PROC 25-12 Food Drive Participation Proclamation


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 Councilmember Liermann and Andrew Kuntz accepted the proclamation designating
 November 4th through January 2nd as Food Drive Participation Months. Mayor Smith
 shared that the proclamation recognized the collective effort powered by the generosity
 of citizens and businesses to help stock the shelves of the local food bank. She
 added that several drop-off locations were identified, including Apex Motorsports,
 Electric District Number 3, Global Water, Exceptional Health, Ace Hardware, Maricopa
 Police Department, Maricopa Library, Maricopa Community Center, Copper Sky
 Multigenerational Center, and Maricopa City Hall.
 Read


 3.4 PRES 25-21 The City Council shall hear a legislative update from Senator TJ Shope.

 Mayor Smith announced that Senator Shope was under the weather and would not be
 providing the legislative update as scheduled.


 4. Report from the Mayor

 Councilmember Marsh reported attending a Pinal County Water Augmentation
 Authority board meeting on October 14th, where he noted there had been no progress
 in Colorado River rights negotiations. He shared that the City of Maricopa hosted
 Stagecoach Days from October 15-26. On October 16th, he reported attending a
 double-feature lunch and learn about scams targeting seniors and how to get the most
 out of doctor visits. He also shared about a nationwide protest called No Kings on
 October 18th that included Maricopa. Councilmember Marsh also reported attending
 the Senior Advisory Committee meeting on October 20th. On October 22nd,
 Councilmember Marsh reported attending the Parks and Recreation Committee
 meeting, where plans for a new park were presented. On October 27th, he reported
 attending a Province Town Hall hosted by Bill Robertson on October 23rd. On October
 27th, Councilmember Marsh reported attending a Founders Memorial meeting. Lastly,
 on October 28th, he reported attending a Pinal Partners Government Relations
 Committee meeting and Maricopa Association for Governance transit survey briefing.

 Councilmember Manfredi reported on the ongoing concerns surrounding State Route
 347. He shared new progress in the project, specifically aiming to merge multiple
 smaller projects into a unified, comprehensive initiative. Councilmember Manfredi said
 that this approach is expected to accelerate the construction timeline and potentially
 lower overall costs. He added that despite these advancements, the importance of
 maintaining the existing half-cent sales tax to secure the necessary funding for the
 project. Lastly, Councilmember Manfredi invited residents to connect with the City
 Council via their email at citycouncil@maricopa-az.gov should they have any queries or
 require additional information.

 Councilmember Knorr reported on her experience attending the Coffee on the Porch
 event during Stagecoach Days. She expressed her appreciation for the nostalgic
 atmosphere of the museum area and highlighted the fascinating collection of John
 Wayne memorabilia on display. Councilmember Knorr extended her gratitude to the
 Historical Society and city staff for their efforts in organizing such a meaningful event.
 Additionally, she shared her experience attending the Province Town Hall, where she
 commended Bill Robertson for his exceptional hosting and the event's success in
 engaging the community.

 Councilmember Liermann recognized individuals from the Maricopa Fire Department,
 Police Department, and Public Works department who responded to a flash flood

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 incident on October 12th. She listed the names of all personnel involved in the
 emergency response, noting that Battalion Chief Will Sherwood said he had not seen
 this type of weather in Maricopa in 30 years. She also expressed condolences to the
 family of Antonio Jackson, owner of Movin' Maricopa, who had passed away in a tragic
 accident, and asked for continued prayers for his wife, Deb. She noted the upcoming
 Marine Corps birthday on November 10th, thanked Ride 347 for providing Halloween
 entertainment for families, and acknowledged Christy Furman for creating a Facebook
 page called Potluck Community to help families experiencing food insecurity. Finally,
 she reported that the food drive had already received generous donations on its first
 day.

 Vice Mayor Wade invited residents to the upcoming Lunch and Learn session on
 November 20th at 11 a.m., set to take place at the senior center. He detailed that the
 session would revolve around crucial topics like fraud, specifically real estate fraud,
 and understanding credit reports. Vice Mayor Wade shared his personal experience at
 the Stagecoach Days festival. He commended the Province town hall for its success in
 community engagement and reminded everyone to mark their calendars for the
 Veterans Parade on November 8th, scheduled to begin at 9 a.m.

 Mayor Smith discussed the success of Stagecoach Days, thanking Vanessa and
 Quinn for bringing the idea forward in January/February and implementing it. She
 shared personal experiences from the events, including taking her grandchildren to the
 fishing derby where her grandson caught a large catfish, and the Color Run which had
 400-600 participants. She noted that the three-day celebration at Pacana Park with a
 carnival and food trucks was very successful, with food trucks and the beer garden
 selling out. She specifically thanked Chief Goodman and the police department for
 their strong presence, which delighted the children who were excited to see police
 motorcycles and vehicles.


 5. Report from the City Manager

 The City Manager had no report to share.


 6. Call to the Public

 There were no speaker cards, and no one approached the podium to speak.


 7. Consent Agenda


 Approval of the Consent Agenda

 A motion was made by Vice Mayor Wade, seconded by Councilmember
 Liermann to Approve the Consent Agenda. The motion carried unanimously.

 7.1 RES 25-45 A Resolution of the Mayor and City Council of the City of Maricopa, Arizona, accepting
 public improvements and maintenance responsibility for all local internal streets within
 the Rancho Mirage Parcel 8, into the City Street/Road Maintenance System.
 Discussion and Action.
 This Resolution was Approved.


 7.2 SUB24-21 The Mayor and City Council shall discuss and take action to approve Subdivision Case
 # SUB24-21, Anderson Farms 3A, a Final Plat. Discussion and Action.

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 This Subdivision was Approved.


 7.3 MISC 25-26 The Mayor and City Council shall discuss and take action to approve a Map of
 Dedication, Case #MOD25-05, dedicating to the City of Maricopa, approximately 0.61
 acres of right-of-way for the construction and continuation of North Green Road.
 Discussion and Action.
 This Miscellaneous Item was Approved.


 7.4 RES 25-47 A Resolution of the Mayor and City Council of the City of Maricopa, Arizona,
 designating the election date and purpose of election; designating the deadline for voter
 registration; and designating the place and the last date for candidates to file
 nomination papers. Discussion and Action.
 This Resolution was Approved.


 7.5 SPEVLIQ 25-10 The Mayor and City Council shall discuss and take action on recommending approval
 to the Arizona Department of Liquor Licenses and Control for a Special Event Liquor
 License application submitted by Daniel Lannon for approval of an event known as
 Lax4Life on December 20, 2025 to be held at Copper Sky, 44345 W. Bowlin Road,
 Maricopa, Arizona 85138. Discussion and Action.
 This Special Event Liquor License was Approved.


 7.6 BIN 25-02 The Mayor and City Council shall discuss and take action on authorizing the City Clerk
 to forward an Endorsement by Local Governing Body to the Arizona Department of
 Revenue, Bingo Section, for issuance of a Bingo License, as requested by Michael
 Wheeler on behalf of Native Grill and Wings located at 21164 N. John Wayne Parkway,
 Maricopa, AZ 85139. Discussion and Action.
 This Bingo License was Approved.


 7.7 MIN 25-65 Approval of Minutes from the October 7, 2025 City Council Special meeting, October 7,
 2025 City Council Regular meeting and October 22, 2025 City Council Special
 meeting.
 These Minutes were Approved.


 7.8 CON 25-18 The Mayor and City Council shall discuss and take action to approve the Purchase and
 Sale Agreement with Outside the Box Marketing, Inc., an Arizona corporation, related
 to the sale of approximately 7.2 acres of the real property generally located South of
 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd and East of N. John Wayne Pkwy, Maricopa, Pinal County,
 Arizona, Assessor Parcel Nos. 510-12-0600 and 510-12-0610 for $2,240,000.00 and
 authorizing the City Manager to execute any future amendments to extend the Closing
 as he deems necessary and any closing documents related thereto. Discussion and
 Action.
 This Contract was Approved.


 7.9 RES 25-46 A Resolution of the Mayor and City Council of the City of Maricopa, Arizona,
 authorizing and directing the acquisition of all property necessary for purposes of
 control, maintenance and potential enhancement of the drainage channel generally
 located along the N Roosevelt Avenue alignment between W Edison Road and W
 Lexington Avenue within the City limit of Maricopa by dedication, donation, purchase,
 exchange or under the power of eminent domain as a matter of public necessity and


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 authorizing the City Manager to execute all agreements related to such acquisitions.
 Discussion and Action.
 This Resolution was Approved.


 8. Regular Agenda and/or Public Hearings

 8.1 APP 25-07 The Mayor and City Council shall discuss and take action on making an appointment
 to fill the vacancy on the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee. Discussion and
 Action.

 Councilmember Liermann nominated Tholin Johnson to fill the vacancy on the Parks
 and Recreation Advisory Committee, effective January 1, 2026. She noted there were
 seven impressive applicants and thanked Jeanine Edaakie for her service on the
 committee. Councilmember Liermann stated that Mr. Johnson is a veteran with global
 experience and years of volunteer service who expressed his love for Maricopa. She
 added that his priorities for Parks and Recreation included inclusivity, fun, belonging,
 flourishing, being a voice for the community, and including all ability levels. Mr.
 Johnson, who was present with his wife and mother, was asked to stand and was
 recognized for his participation in the Leadership Academy.

 A motion was made by Councilmember Manfredi, seconded by
 Councilmember Knorr, that this Appointment be Appointed. The motion carried
 by a unanimous vote.

 8.2 APP 25-08 The Mayor and City Council shall discuss and take action on making an appointment
 to fill the vacancy on the Planning and Zoning Commission. Discussion and Action.

 Councilmember Knorr expressed gratitude to Alfonso Juarez Jr. for his invaluable
 service on the Planning and Zoning Commission. She followed by nominating Chad
 Whittle as his replacement. Councilmember Knorr shared his 20-year residency and
 his 14 years dedicated to the Maricopa Unified School District. In addition, she
 emphasized his leadership as the chair of the Maricopa Unified School District Bond
 Committee, and his dedication to service, accountability, and collaboration. Mr.
 Whittle, who attended the meeting with his family, was invited to stand and be
 acknowledged by those present.

 A motion was made by Councilmember Manfredi, seconded by
 Councilmember Marsh, that this Appointment be Appointed. The motion
 carried by a unanimous vote.

 8.3 CON 25-20 The Mayor and City Council shall discuss and take action to approve the Lease
 Agreement with Central Arizona Valley Institute of Technology (CAVIT), related to the
 lease of approximately 5.341 acres of the real property generally located at the
 Southwest corner of W. Madison Avenue and N. Wilson Avenue, Maricopa, Pinal
 County, Arizona, Assessor Parcel No. 510-18-0020. Discussion and Action.

 Josh Bowman, Chief Strategy Officer, presented the lease proposal for city-owned land
 where the old city hall was located, across from the county courthouse. The winning
 bid came from the Central Arizona Valley Institute of Technology, which provides
 training for high school juniors and seniors and offers clinics open to the community.
 Currently, Maricopa students are bused an hour to the nearest campus in Coolidge. He
 added that the proposed timeline includes a two-phase construction plan, with phase
 one consisting of 6,000 square feet of office and classroom space to be completed by
 July 2028, and phase two adding more classroom space 2-3 years later. Mr. Bowman
 noted that this project aligns with the city's strategic focus on job creation and
 business development. General discussion ensued regarding the excitement and
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 positive impact this proposed project would have on the city, especially high school
 students prepping to entire the work force.

 A motion was made by Councilmember Goettl, seconded by Councilmember
 Manfredi, that this Contract be Approved. The motion carried by a unanimous
 vote.

 8.4 PRES 25-20 The Mayor and City Council shall hear a presentation from Rounds Consulting Group
 on the development of the Office of Economic Opportunity's strategic plan. Discussion
 only.

 Jim Rounds, president of Rounds Consulting Group, reported on the collaborative
 efforts between his firm and the Office of Economic Opportunity in developing a
 comprehensive five-year strategic plan. He shared that his firm had successfully
 gathered economic data and conducted community outreach, revealing that local
 perceptions and economic data are in strong alignment. Mr. Rounds identified
 transportation, particularly the expansion of State Route 347, as a vital concern for
 Maricopa's growth and development. He pointed out that Maricopa has managed its
 financial resources more prudently than many other communities which struggled after
 mishandling one-time federal stimulus funds. Rounds emphasized that such strategic
 foresight positions Maricopa favorably for future economic opportunities. General
 discussion ensued, in which Mayor Smith expressed her expectation that the strategic
 plan would identify specific changes to enhance economic development results,
 particularly related to transportation.
 The Presentation was heard.


 8.5 ORD 25-13 An Ordinance of the Mayor and City Council of the City of Maricopa, Arizona, approving
 and adopting a city-initiated amendment to the City's Zoning Map to rezone
 approximately 2.21 acres of land from existing Pinal Conty Zoning CB-2 (General
 Business) to City of Maricopa GC (General Commercial) as described in case #
 ZON25-04. As part of a continuous effort to transition like for like zoning districts from
 Pinal County to City of Maricopa this request continues that effort as set forth in the
 adopted General Plan, Goal B1.4, Objective 6. The parcel of land is located at the
 southwest corner of N. Porter Rd. and W. Honeycutt Rd, Section 26, Township 4
 South, Range 3 East, of the Gila and Salt River Meridian, Pinal County, Arizona, more
 specifically, Pinal County APN # 510-24-001G. Discussion and Action.

 Derek Scheerer, Planner II, presented a city-initiated rezoning application for property
 located at the southwest corner of West Honeycutt Road and North Porter Road. The
 proposal involved changing approximately 2.21 acres from Pinal County zoning general
 business to City of Maricopa general commercial for a proposed Terrible's gas station.

 Mr. Scheerer highlighted that this is a like-for-like rezoning, intended to transition from
 legacy county zoning to current city zoning, in alignment with the General Plan. He
 assured that the gas station is a permitted use under both zoning designations.

 During public comments, Ron Angerame expressed his concerns about locating a gas
 station within a residential area. However, he did acknowledge Terrible's initiatives to
 mitigate impacts, specifically by committing to adding a wall at the south end of the
 property and collaborating with the Weil Homeowners Association on additional
 landscaping.

 Councilmember Knorr inquired about the wall commitment and questioned whether
 there are ordinances limiting the number of gas stations in a specified area. Mr.
 Scheerer confirmed Terrible's commitment to building the wall along the southern edge

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 of the site and explained that gas stations are regulated by zoning rather than distance
 requirements.

 Councilmember Manfredi emphasized that voting against the rezoning would not stop
 the gas station from being developed, as it is an approved use under both zoning
 classifications. He also pointed out that the size of the site is larger compared to the
 nearby Circle K, which currently faces considerable traffic congestion issues.

 Mayor Smith brought up concerns related to potential flooding, and Mr. Scheerer
 assured that these issues would be addressed in forthcoming plans.

 A motion was made by Councilmember Manfredi, seconded by Vice Mayor
 Wade, that this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by a unanimous
 vote.


 9. Executive Session

 No executive session was held.


 10. Adjournment
 This meeting was adjourned at 7:18 p.m.


 Certification of Minutes

 I hereby certify that the foregoing minutes are a true and correct copy of the
 minutes of the regular meeting of the City Council of Maricopa, Arizona, held
 on the 4th day of November, 2025. I further certify that the meeting was duly
 called and held and that a quorum was present.

 Dated this 2nd day of December 2025.



 __________________________
 Vanessa Bueras
 City Clerk




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