City Council Regular Meeting on 2026-01-20 6:00 PM — Maricopa, AZ
Date: 2026-01-20

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 Vincent Manfredi
 Councilmember Eric Goettl
 Councilmember AnnaMarie Knorr
 Councilmember Amber Liermann
 Councilmember Bob Marsh
 Councilmember Henry Wade

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 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 26-01 Black History Month Proclamation


 3.2 PRES 26-01 Analiese Alexander Recognition


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.

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.




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 7.1 ORD 26-01 An Ordinance of the Mayor and City Council of the City of Maricopa, Arizona, adopting
 the document filed with the City Clerk and entitled "Amendments to Chapter 15.05:
 Adoption of 2024 Building Codes" by references to repeal Chapter 15.05 of the previously
 adopted Maricopa City Code and replace that Chapter with sections 15.05.010 through
 15.05.230 and providing for severability and the effective date thereof. Discussion and
 Action.


 7.2 ORD 26-02 An Ordinance of the Mayor and City Council, City of Maricopa, AZ, approving and
 adopting a zoning amendment to the City's Zoning Map to rezone approximately 3.6
 acres of land from the existing Pinal County CB-2 (General Business) zoning district to
 the municipal zoning district GC (General Commercial) as described in case #
 ZON25-05. The subject property is generally located approximately 700 ft. east of the
 southeast corner of N. Porter Road and W. Honeycutt Road, Section 25, Township 04
 South, Range 03 East, of the Gila and Salt River Meridian, Pinal County, Arizona.
 Discussion and Action.


 7.3 CON 26-03 The Mayor and City Council shall discuss and approve the Collateral Assignment of
 Development Incentive Agreement and Subordination or Right to Repurchase (Agreement)
 by and among TTRG AZ Maricopa Phase II Development, LLC (TTRG), a Delaware limited
 liability company, Thompson Thrift Development, Inc., an Indiana corporation, City of
 Maricopa, an Arizona municipal corporation, and Johnson Bank, its successors and/or
 assigns related to the development of Lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7 of Southbridge
 Marketplace Phase 2 and associated Easements. Discussion and Action.


 7.4 PUR 26-01 The Mayor and City Council shall discuss and take action on approving the purchase of 1
 (one) E-One Typhoon Custom Cab Chassis HP100 - 100’ Platform Ladder Truck from Fire
 Truck Solutions, LLC in the amount of $2,461,592.00, with an estimated delivery of
 September 2026, to immediately restore critical ladder capability and fleet resiliency for
 the City. Funding source recommendation is a budget transfer from the Contingency
 account under the General Capital Improvement Project Fund - 350 (GL 35016161-99000)
 to incorporate this purchase/project into the Capitol Improvement Plan for FY26.
 Discussion and Action.


 7.5 CON 26-02 The Mayor and City Council shall discuss and take action on approving the Maintenance
 Agreement for the Moonlight Flood Control Structures. Discussion and Action.


 7.6 MIN 26-05 The Mayor and City Council shall discuss and take action on approval of Minutes from
 the December 2, 2025 City Council Regular meeting and the December 8, 2025 City
 Council Special Meeting. Discussion and Action.


 7.7 MIN 26-06 The Mayor and City Council shall discuss and accept the meeting minutes from the
 October 27, 2025, November 20, 2025, December 8, 2025 and January 14, 2026 Task
 Force on Honoring Founders meetings. Discussion and Action.


 7.8 APP 26-01 The Mayor and City Council shall discuss and take action on approving the appointment
 of Councilmember Goettl, as the Mayor's designee of Chair, to the Public Safety
 Personnel Retirement System Board. Discussion and Action.



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 7.9 APP 26-03 The Mayor and City Council shall discuss and possibly take action on appointing Curtis
 Dornath to the Public Safety Personnel Retirement System Board. Discussion and
 Action.


 7.10 CON 26-01 The Mayor and City Council shall discuss and take action on approving Intergovernmental
 Agreement between City of Maricopa and Maricopa Flood Control District for Shared
 Services. 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 26-02 The Mayor and City Council shall discuss and take action on making an appointment to
 fill the vacancy on the Cultural Affairs and Arts Advisory Committee. Discussion and
 Action.


 8.2 MISC 26-01 The Mayor and City Council shall discuss and take action on approving the 2026
 Legislative Platform. Discussion and Action.


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).

 9.1 ES 26-01 The Maricopa City Council may go into executive session for the purpose of discussion
 or consultation with the City Attorney and designated representatives of the City in order
 to consider its position and instruct its representatives regarding updates on the status of
 current agreements, amendments to those agreements and possibly entering into new
 agreements for the purchase, sale, lease or exchange of real property, the potential
 terms thereof, and for legal advice regarding same, pursuant to A.R.S. §38-431.03(A)(3),
 (A)(4) and (A) (7).




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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 Vincent Manfredi
 Councilmember Eric Goettl
 Councilmember AnnaMarie Knorr
 Councilmember Amber Liermann
 Councilmember Bob Marsh
 Councilmember Henry Wade

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 6:00 PM Council Chambers



 1. Call to Order

 The meeting was called to order at 6:07 p.m. An invocation was led by Pastor Luke
 Panter from Grace Fellowship Church, which was followed by the Pledge of Allegiance
 led by Councilmember Marsh.


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


 3. Proclamations, Acknowledgements, Awards and Presentations

 3.1 PROC 26-01 Black History Month Proclamation

 Mayor Smith read a proclamation designating January 20th as Martin Luther King Jr.
 Day in Maricopa. She shared that the proclamation emphasized Dr. King's devotion to
 equality, justice, and opportunity for all, highlighting his message of service,
 non-violence, and hope that continues to inspire people across generations. Mayor
 Smith noted that Maricopa is proud of its diverse and growing community and remains
 committed to fostering unity and respect. She added that the proclamation encouraged
 residents to honor Dr. King's legacy by serving others, reflecting on his teachings, and
 helping to build a stronger, more connected community.

 Councilmember Wade expressed appreciation that when it came time to do the
 proclamation, there was no pushback from the City of Maricopa, emphasizing that
 despite differences, the city gets down to business and takes care of the community.
 This Proclamation was Read.


 3.2 PRES 26-01 Analiese Alexander Recognition

 Mayor Smith recognized Analiese Alexander, a Maricopa resident who received the
 Inspired Youth Leadership Award at the 22nd Annual Governor's Volunteer Service
 Recognition Ceremony. Mayor Smith highlighted that Analiese was selected from
 countless nominations statewide for her unwavering commitment to service and
 dedication to amplifying youth voices.


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 Mayor Smith shared that Ms. Alexander was the first youth volunteer for the Televerity
 Foundation. She added that Ms. Alexander co-chaired their backpack program and
 supported traditional housing initiatives that help families break cycles of poverty and
 incarceration. Lastly, Mayor Smith added that Ms. Alexander has dedicated hundreds
 of volunteer hours to the Maricopa Little League and the Cares for Horses Foundation,
 and is a reliable presence at community events.

 Ms. Alexander thanked the community for making her feel welcome since moving to
 Maricopa in 2022 and for encouraging her to volunteer and get involved in making the
 community a better place.
 The Presentation was heard.


 4. Report from the Mayor

 Councilmember Marsh reported on December 8th, he attended the Founders Memorial
 Task Force meeting. On December 9th, he was present at the Pinal County Water
 Augmentation Authority Board of Directors meeting, during which he also received a
 monthly update from the city manager. On December 18th, he organized a drainage
 meeting to explore the watershed of the Santa Cruz River and its potential future
 impacts. Additionally, on January 14th, he participated in another Founders Memorial
 Task Force meeting to finalize designs. Councilmember Marsh also highlighted the
 Senior Info Expo, co-hosted with the Senior Advisory Committee on January 17th, and
 expressed appreciation for all the volunteers who contributed to making the event a
 success.

 Councilmember Goettl highlighted his attendance at the fire recruit academy
 graduation on December 4th, noting the promising new recruits joining Maricopa Fire
 and Medical Department. He also mentioned attending the groundbreaking event for
 the new Ak-Chin Medical Center on December 15th, which will offer dialysis services,
 easing the burden for those who require frequent treatment. Additionally, he announced
 an upcoming house of worship security training event scheduled for January 30th,
 organized in partnership with the Maricopa Police Department and the Church of Jesus
 Christ of Latter-day Saints, aimed at enhancing security awareness and preparedness
 for community members.

 Councilmember Knorr discussed attending the Central Arizona Government Day at the
 Capitol on January 20, where she met with Arizona Department of Transportation staff
 to discuss updates and insights regarding the State Route 347 project. She also
 announced the upcoming Maricopa Women in Government Day at the Capitol, which is
 scheduled for January 30. She added that participants will have the opportunity to tour
 the House of Representatives, engage in mock debates, and learn about legislative
 processes, with a focus on water and transportation issues. She asked if anyone would
 be interested to contact her through her city email address.

 Councilmember Liermann thanked the community for their participation in the recent
 food drive, which collected over a ton of food. She added that this effort was
 particularly vital during a period when the food bank experienced a 30% increase in
 attendance. She announced that the farmers market, previously held at Central
 Arizona College, had relocated to Lowe's and is now operational every Sunday from 9
 AM to 2 PM. Councilmember Liermann also recognized the significant contributions of
 two esteemed community leaders, Joan Koczor and Elizabeth Howell, who had
 recently passed away. She shared that their dedication to serving the Maricopa
 community left a lasting impact. In addition, Councilmember Liermann highlighted the
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 police awards ceremony held earlier in January, applauding the achievements of the
 Maricopa Police Cadets, who excelled in a recent national competition.

 Vice Mayor Manfredi reported that on January 8, he attended the Maricopa Wells
 Middle School Future City program, a competition where students design cities of the
 future focusing on sustainability and innovation. On January 12, he participated in a
 meeting with Arizona Department of Transportation about the State Route 347 project,
 discussing forthcoming enhancements and impacts. On January 15, he attended the
 State Transportation Board meeting held in Maricopa, marking notable progress in
 regional transportation planning. Vice Mayor Manfredi also highlighted the success of
 the senior expo hosted on January 17, which provided valuable information and
 resources to the senior community. He mentioned attending the CAG Legislative Day
 earlier that day and announced an upcoming blood drive scheduled for March 1 at Our
 Lady of Grace Catholic Church.

 On December 4th, Mayor Smith attended the Veterans Military Christmas brunch. She
 reported taking part in Maricopa's holiday events and the Rockin' Stockin' event on
 December 17th. On December 18th, Mayor Smith reported attending the Menorah
 lighting event. On January 6th, she reported attending the police awards ceremony.
 Mayor Smith also highlighted participating in the Pinal Partnership Mayor's breakfast
 on January 9th, where regional collaborations were discussed. On January 15th, she
 represented the city during the hosting of the Arizona Department of Transportation
 meeting. Additionally, she noted the success of the Senior Info Expo on January 17th,
 which provided valuable resources to seniors. On January 19th, she attended the
 Sinulog Festival at Our Lady of Grace, celebrating Maricopa's vibrant Filipino
 community. Mayor Smith reminded everyone to review the proposed general plan,
 accessible at the library or online. She also acknowledged the recent passing of
 notable community leaders Joan Koczor and Elizabeth Howell, offering a moment of
 silence to honor their impactful contributions.


 5. Report from the City Manager

 City Manager Ben Bitter provided an in-depth update on the city's growth, noting
 impressive advancements in both residential and commercial sectors. Mr. Bitter
 reported that in 2025, Maricopa issued permits for 600 single-family homes and an
 additional 649 permits for various types of units, illustrating robust residential growth.
 Mr. Bitter added that this expansion led to the collection of almost $9 million in
 development impact fees and almost $14 million in construction sales tax. He shared
 that these contributions totaled about $23 million, earmarked for crucial infrastructure
 improvements such as new traffic signals and street lights, vital for accommodating
 the city’s expanding population.

 Furthermore, Mr. Bitter highlighted the significant surge in commercial development
 during 2025, which accounted for more than 10% of all commercial space in Maricopa.
 He added that the city witnessed a remarkable 70% increase in commercial growth
 compared to 2024, signifying a substantial uptick in business activity. Lastly, Mr.
 Bitter shared that over the past eight years, commercial space in Maricopa has
 effectively doubled, underscoring the city’s burgeoning economic landscape.

 Mr. Bitter emphasized Maricopa's appeal as an investment destination, highlighting the
 ongoing demand for new dining, shopping, and employment opportunities. He urged
 potential investors to seize the growth momentum, as the city's infrastructure and
 community resources continue to expand and evolve. Lastly, he pointed to the What's
 New Maricopa tab on the city’s website, offering insights and updates on projects

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 currently under city review.


 6. Call to the Public

 Jon Corwin from Global Water discussed water resources and highlighted customer
 programs including a smart irrigation controller rebate program and water notifications
 for leak detection. He mentioned upcoming community events including the Maricopa
 Water Festival on February 19 and a water conservation puppet show at Saddleback
 Elementary on February 26.

 Garrett Bauer introduced himself as part of Living Word Maricopa, explaining that he
 works two jobs, attends Grand Canyon University, runs a coffee business, and serves
 as a youth leader and outreach leader at his church. He expressed interest in hosting
 community events and blessing the people of Maricopa.

 Judith Zaimont, from Maricopa Arts Council, promoted their free lecture series Inside
 the Creative Mind, highlighting the upcoming presentation by Peg Chapados on her
 board games on Saturday at the library.

 Lei-Sa Anderson invited everyone to the Girl Yes Women's Conference at Central
 Arizona College on February 20-21, announcing that Mayor Nancy Smith would receive
 the Golden Girl Award. Ms. Andreson added that the conference would include
 highlighting entrepreneurs in Maricopa and offering awards for women and young
 women business owners.

 Janae Knox from Maricopa Lifestyle Magazine extended an invitation to all council
 members and attendees to join the Maricopa Desert Music and Arts Festival. Ms. Knox
 shared that the event is scheduled to take place on March 6th and 7th at Maricopa
 High School. She added that those interested in more information or acquiring tickets
 for the festival can reach out to the representative, Chrystal O’Jon.

 Peg Chapados announced a partnership between Cutting Edge Crafters Club,
 Maricopa Friends of the Arts, and MUSD to offer classes for students aged 14-18 in
 arts and crafts. She thanked Reverend Arnold Jackson and Ron Smith for continuing
 the Senior Info Expo tradition. She invited residents to join Coffee on the Porch at the
 museum on Wednesdays from 9-11 AM.

 Ashley Anderson, chair and commissioner for the Governor's Office of African
 American Affairs, announced the 2026 Legislative and Leadership Conference from
 February 9-14, featuring events including the State of the State opening day, tours,
 workshops, youth leadership day, awards ceremony, and Health and Wellness Day.

 Joseph Harvey and Tamara Washington from Leading Edge announced the Fire versus
 Police flag football charity game on January 30 at 6 PM, with proceeds going to both
 departments. They also invited everyone to their annual Underground Railroad and
 Black History program on February 12 starting at 5 PM.


 7. Consent Agenda

 A motion was made by Councilmember AnnaMarie Knorr, seconded by
 Councilmember Eric Goettl, to Adopt the Consent Agenda minus items 7.1 and
 7.4, while correcting the time on the minutes for the October 27th Task Force
 on Honoring Founders Meeting. The motion carried unanimously.



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 7.2 ORD 26-02 An Ordinance of the Mayor and City Council, City of Maricopa, AZ, approving and
 adopting a zoning amendment to the City's Zoning Map to rezone approximately 3.6
 acres of land from the existing Pinal County CB-2 (General Business) zoning district to
 the municipal zoning district GC (General Commercial) as described in case #
 ZON25-05. The subject property is generally located approximately 700 ft. east of the
 southeast corner of N. Porter Road and W. Honeycutt Road, Section 25, Township 04
 South, Range 03 East, of the Gila and Salt River Meridian, Pinal County, Arizona.
 Discussion and Action.
 This Ordinance was Approved.


 7.3 CON 26-03 The Mayor and City Council shall discuss and approve the Collateral Assignment of
 Development Incentive Agreement and Subordination or Right to Repurchase
 (Agreement) by and among TTRG AZ Maricopa Phase II Development, LLC (TTRG), a
 Delaware limited liability company, Thompson Thrift Development, Inc., an Indiana
 corporation, City of Maricopa, an Arizona municipal corporation, and Johnson Bank, its
 successors and/or assigns related to the development of Lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7 of
 Southbridge Marketplace Phase 2 and associated Easements. Discussion and Action.
 This Contract was Approved.


 7.5 CON 26-02 The Mayor and City Council shall discuss and take action on approving the
 Maintenance Agreement for the Moonlight Flood Control Structures. Discussion and
 Action.
 This Contract was Approved


 7.6 MIN 26-05 The Mayor and City Council shall discuss and take action on approval of Minutes from
 the December 2, 2025 City Council Regular meeting and the December 8, 2025 City
 Council Special Meeting. Discussion and Action.
 These Minutes were Approved.


 7.7 MIN 26-06 The Mayor and City Council shall discuss and accept the meeting minutes from the
 October 27, 2025, November 20, 2025, December 8, 2025 and January 14, 2026 Task
 Force on Honoring Founders meetings. Discussion and Action.
 These Minutes were Approved as Amended.


 7.8 APP 26-01 The Mayor and City Council shall discuss and take action on approving the
 appointment of Councilmember Goettl, as the Mayor's designee of Chair, to the Public
 Safety Personnel Retirement System Board. Discussion and Action.
 This Appointment was Approved.


 7.9 APP 26-03 The Mayor and City Council shall discuss and possibly take action on appointing
 Curtis Dornath to the Public Safety Personnel Retirement System Board. Discussion
 and Action.
 This Appointment was Approved.


 7.10 CON 26-01 The Mayor and City Council shall discuss and take action on approving
 Intergovernmental Agreement between City of Maricopa and Maricopa Flood Control
 District for Shared Services. Discussion and Action.
 This Contract was Approved.


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 8. Regular Agenda and/or Public Hearings

 7.1 ORD 26-01 An Ordinance of the Mayor and City Council of the City of Maricopa, Arizona, adopting
 the document filed with the City Clerk and entitled "Amendments to Chapter 15.05:
 Adoption of 2024 Building Codes" by references to repeal Chapter 15.05 of the
 previously adopted Maricopa City Code and replace that Chapter with sections
 15.05.010 through 15.05.230 and providing for severability and the effective date
 thereof. Discussion and Action.

 Development Services Director Rodolfo Lopez addressed Councilmember Knorr's
 question regarding implementation of the new building codes. He explained that after
 approval, the codes would be effective in 30 days, but home builders would have a
 grace period until September 1, 2026, to update their standard plans. He confirmed
 this information would be published in the rules of transition document.

 Vice Mayor Manfredi asked about the impact on individual homeowners. Mr. Lopez
 clarified that for basic home repairs, no permits are required and no changes apply. He
 added that for projects requiring permits, the new standards would apply, though not all
 areas have seen meaningful changes. Lastly, Mr. Lopez stated that licensed
 contractors are familiar with the new standards as they are implemented across all
 Arizona cities.

 A motion was made by Councilmember Knorr, seconded by Councilmember
 Liermann, that this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by a
 unanimous vote.

 7.4 PUR 26-01 The Mayor and City Council shall discuss and take action on approving the purchase of
 1 (one) E-One Typhoon Custom Cab Chassis HP100 - 100’ Platform Ladder Truck from
 Fire Truck Solutions, LLC in the amount of $2,461,592.00, with an estimated delivery of
 September 2026, to immediately restore critical ladder capability and fleet resiliency for
 the City. Funding source recommendation is a budget transfer from the Contingency
 account under the General Capital Improvement Project Fund - 350 (GL
 35016161-99000) to incorporate this purchase/project into the Capitol Improvement
 Plan for FY26. Discussion and Action.

 Councilmember Knorr asked for an explanation regarding the fire truck purchase. Fire
 Chief Pitassi explained that in November, a suspected drunk driver crossed the
 median and struck Ladder 574, causing significant damage. He shared that the
 accident left the department with only one ladder truck in service.

 Chief Pitassi praised Engineer Claudio Rodriguez for his quick actions that saved the
 crew and the impaired driver. He noted that two firefighters were transported to the
 hospital with minor injuries but have since made a full recovery.

 Chief Pitassi shared that the department was able to secure an opportunity to
 purchase a new ladder truck with an estimated delivery of September 2026, much
 faster than the typical three-year delivery timeline for such vehicles. He added that this
 opportunity arose because another fire department in Texas backed out of their order.
 General discussion ensued on the actions of the fire fighters on the day of the incident
 and the acquisition of the new firetruck.

 A motion was made by Councilmember Knorr, seconded by Councilmember
 Wade, that this Purchase be Approved. The motion carried by a unanimous
 vote.


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 8.1 APP 26-02 The Mayor and City Council shall discuss and take action on making an appointment
 to fill the vacancy on the Cultural Affairs and Arts Advisory Committee. Discussion and
 Action.

 Councilmember Liermann nominated Perry Holmes to fill the vacancy on the Cultural
 Affairs and Arts Advisory Committee. She noted that Holmes has lived in Maricopa for
 30 years, has been a commissioned artist for 20 years, and serves on the advisory
 group for the city's vibrant arts grant and community arts grant.

 Councilmember Knorr added that she had seen Holmes's art at the Maricopa
 Agriculture Center Farms gallery opening and was impressed with his work.

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

 8.2 MISC 26-01 The Mayor and City Council shall discuss and take action on approving the 2026
 Legislative Platform. Discussion and Action.

 Katy Proctor, Intergovernmental Affairs Director, presented the 2026 Legislative
 Platform. She acknowledged the federal team at Nexxus, the state team at Policy
 Development Group, and city staff who help analyze bills.

 She reported that 1,185 bills had been introduced at the state level, along with 77
 resolutions and memorials, exceeding the total bills from previous years with potentially
 400 more to come. She noted that initial budget figures were positive, and importantly,
 there was no interest in reclaiming any of the $102 million appropriated for State Route
 347 improvements.

 Ms. Proctor shared that the minibus appropriations bill introduced that day included
 Maricopa's ambulance funding request of over $800,000. Additionally, she added that
 the language for self-administration that would allow the city to manage its own
 federally funded transportation projects was included in the bill.

 She reported that the legislative platform was largely unchanged from the previous
 year, focusing on opposing restrictions on local control in finance and governance,
 supporting quality services, and advocating for infrastructure funding and efficient
 project delivery.

 Councilmember Knorr expressed appreciation for the inclusion of the
 self-administration provision, noting that this would help the city complete projects
 faster without waiting on Arizona Department of Transportation.

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


 9. Executive Session

 9.1 ES 26-01 The Maricopa City Council may go into executive session for the purpose of
 discussion or consultation with the City Attorney and designated representatives of the
 City in order to consider its position and instruct its representatives regarding updates
 on the status of current agreements, amendments to those agreements and possibly
 entering into new agreements for the purchase, sale, lease or exchange of real
 property, the potential terms thereof, and for legal advice regarding same, pursuant to
 A.R.S. §38-431.03(A)(3), (A)(4) and (A) (7).

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 A motion was made by Vice Mayor Manfredi, seconded by Councilmember
 Wade, that Counil enter into Executive Session. The motion carried by a
 unanimous vote.


 10. Adjournment
 This meeting was adjourned at 7:47 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 20th day of January, 2026. I further certify that the meeting was duly
 called and held and that a quorum was present.

 Dated this 3rd day of February 2026.



 __________________________
 Vanessa Bueras
 City Clerk




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