City Council Regular Meeting on 2025-06-17 6:00 PM — Maricopa, AZ
Date: 2025-06-17

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, June 17, 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


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.


 7.1 RES 25-14 A Resolution of the Mayor and City Council of the City of Maricopa, Arizona, accepting
 public improvements and maintenance responsibility for collector roads within El Rancho
 Santa Rosa South, into the City Street/Road Maintenance System. Discussion and
 Action.




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 7.2 RES 25-15 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 El Rancho Santa Rosa Parcel 3, into the City Street/Road Maintenance System.
 Discussion and Action.


 7.3 RES 25-16 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 Moonlight subdivision Parcel A and Parcel P, into the City Street/Road Maintenance
 System. Discussion and Action.


 7.4 RES 25-18 A Resolution of the Mayor and City Council of the City of Maricopa, Arizona, accepting
 public improvements and maintenance responsibility for all local internal roads within the
 Moonlight subdivision Parcel B, into the City Street/Road Maintenance System.
 Discussion and Action.


 7.5 RES 25-19 A Resolution of the Mayor and City Council of the City of Maricopa, Arizona, accepting
 public improvements and maintenance responsibility for the collector roads within the
 Moonlight subdivision Phase 1, into the City Street/Road Maintenance System.
 Discussion and Action.


 7.6 RES 25-20 A Resolution of the Mayor and City Council of the City of Maricopa, Arizona, accepting
 public improvements and maintenance responsibility for Green Road within the Moonlight
 subdivision, into the City Street/Road Maintenance System. Discussion and Action.


 7.7 RES 25-21 A Resolution of the Mayor and City Council of the City of Maricopa, Arizona, supporting
 the submission of a grant application to the Ak Chin Indian Community for funding
 Maricopa Seniors Inc and agreeing to act as the designated fiscal agent of such funding.
 Discussion and Action.


 7.8 IGA 25-09 The Mayor and City Council shall discuss and take action to approve the amendment of
 the Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) between the City of Maricopa and Arizona
 Department of Transportation (ADOT) for the construction of Murphy Road and Hartman
 Road from the Gila River Indian Community (GRIC) boundary to Honeycutt Road.
 Discussion and Action.


 7.9 MIN 25-36 Approval of Minutes from the June 3, 2025 City Council Special and Regular meetings.
 Discussion and Action.


 7.10 ORD 25-05 An Ordinance of the Mayor and City Council of the City of Maricopa, Arizona, approving
 and adopting an amendment to the City's Zoning Map to rezone approximately 263 acres
 of land generally located at the northwest corner of N. Ralston Road and State Route
 238, within the City of Maricopa incorporated limits, from Pinal County Industrial (CI-2) to
 Planned Area Development (PAD) as described in zoning case #PAD 24-07. The parcels
 of land are located in a portion of Section 14, Township 4 South, Range 2 East of the Gila
 and Salt River Base and Meridian, Pinal County, Arizona. Discussion and Action.




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 7.11 RES 25-23 A Resolution of the Mayor and City Council of the City of Maricopa, Arizona, supporting
 the submission of a grant application to the Ak Chin Indian Community for funding Hope
 Key Foundation and agreeing to act as the designated fiscal agent of such funding.
 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 RES 25-22 PUBLIC HEARING. A Resolution of the Mayor and City Council of the City of Maricopa,
 Arizona, approving and adopting a Minor General Plan Land Use Amendment to change
 the land use from existing Commercial (C), Medium Density Residential (M), and Master
 Planned Community (MPC) to Mixed Use (MU) for approximately 184 acres of land
 known as Assessor Parcel Nos. 510-73-001K and 510-73-001L and generally located at
 the southeast corner of N. John Wayne Pkwy. and W. Farrell Rd., within the City of
 Maricopa incorporated limits, as described in case # GPA23-05. The parcel of land is
 located in a portion of the west half of Section 3, Township 5 South, Range 3 East of the
 Gila and Salt River Base and Meridian, Pinal County, Arizona. Discussion and Action.


 8.2 ORD 25-08 An Ordinance of the Mayor and City Council of the City of Maricopa, Arizona, approving
 and adopting an amendment to the City's Zoning Map to rezone approximately 184 acres
 of land generally located at the southeast corner of North John Wayne Parkway and
 West Farrell Road within the City of Maricopa incorporated limits, on Pinal County APN
 #510-73-001K and 510-53-001L, from the existing Avalea Planned Area Development
 (PAD), Local Business (CB-1) and Transitional (TR) to the Maricopa Towne Center
 Planned Area Development (PAD) as described in Case #PAD 23-04. The parcel of land
 is located in the west half of Section 3, Township 5 South, Range 3 East, of the Gila and
 Salt River Meridian, Pinal County, Arizona. Discussion and Action.


 8.3 PRES 25-11 The Mayor and City Council shall hear a 2024 Office of Economic Opportunity Annual
 Report Presentation from Chief Strategy Officer. Discussion Only.


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).




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

Tuesday, June 17, 2025 6:00 PM Council Chambers



 1. Call to Order

 Mayor Smith called the meeting to order at 6:10 p.m. An Invocation was given by
 Bishop Deon from Blaze Ministries, which was followed by the Pledge of Allegiance led
 by Councilmember Knorr.


 2. Roll Call

 Vice-Mayor Wade joined the meeting telephonically.

 Present: 6 - Mayor Nancy Smith, Vice Mayor Henry Wade, Councilmember AnnaMarie
 Knorr, Councilmember Amber Liermann, Councilmember Vincent Manfredi
 and Councilmember Bob Marsh
 Excused: 1 - Councilmember Eric Goettl



 3. Proclamations, Acknowledgements, Awards and Presentations

 No proclamations, acknowledgements, awards, or presentations.


 4. Report from the Mayor

 Councilmember Marsh reported attending on June 6th the Pinal Partnership Breakfast
 Meeting which focused on discussions related to education and workforce readiness in
 Pinal County. He shared that he was impressed by the county’s initiatives, highlighting
 that the county boasts a well-trained population with substantial educational provisions
 and a forward-looking plan to enhance these opportunities further. Later, on June 9th,
 Councilmember Marsh reported attending a luncheon meeting with former City Manager
 Rick Horst. He shared that this meeting provided a comprehensive discussion on the
 historical, current, and potential future trajectories of Maricopa’s development. On June
 10th, Councilmember Marsh reported attending the significant groundbreaking event
 for Maricopa's new field house situated near Copper Sky. He added that this is a
 planned investment aimed at serving the community's diverse age groups by offering
 multiple indoor facilities that cater to the needs of youth, adults, and seniors alike.

 Next, Councilmember Manfredi reported that on June 18th, he planned to meet with
 Maricopa Associations of Governments Transportation to address key issues related
 to State Route 347. He also detailed the upcoming significant meeting with the Arizona
 Department of Transportation Board in Payson on June 20th, in which he stressed the

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 importance of Maricopa representatives' participation, with 18 attending in person and
 many more online, to advocate for essential funding for State Route 347. Lastly,
 Councilmember Manfredi emphasized the collective effort and significant interest
 shown by Maricopa residents. He urged the community to show solidarity not only by
 attending but also by joining the planned watch party for the Arizona Department of
 Transportation Board meeting.

 Next, Councilmember Knorr reported on attending a dementia awareness forum at the
 Maricopa Library and Cultural Center. She commended the event's thorough
 presentation, sharing how it provided valuable insights into dementia awareness and
 cognitive decline, as well as practical ways to support both caregivers and those
 experiencing dementia. Next, she shared that a memory cafe initiative would soon be
 launched in the city, aiming to offer a supportive space for social interaction and
 resources for individuals with memory issues. Additionally, Councilmember Knorr
 reported attending the Cultural Affairs and Arts Committee meeting, which featured
 discussion on various ongoing and upcoming projects. Lastly, she highlighted the
 presentation on a new partnership policy designed to enhance collaboration and foster
 new opportunities within the cultural and arts sector of the city.

 Next, Councilmember Liermann reported on an upcoming regional meeting focused on
 law enforcement coordination and volunteer services. She shared that the meeting is
 designed to identify ways in which various groups, including law enforcement agencies
 and volunteer organizations, can better serve the community. Next, Councilmember
 Liermann emphasized the importance of collaboration among Pinal County, Maricopa
 County, the Gila River Indian Community, and the Maricopa Police Department to
 ensure all resources necessary for drivers on State Route 347 are available and
 coordinated effectively.

 Next, Mayor Smith reported on the success of the general plan community open
 house, which had a strong turnout of 30-40 attendees. She also reported attending the
 Senior Living Dementia Awareness Program, where she commended Ron Smith for
 establishing a nonprofit focused on senior community needs. Next, Mayor Smith
 provided an update on State Route 347, detailing her recent engagements with the
 Transportation Board, engineers, Director Jennifer Toth, and board members,
 underscoring the critical partnership between the city and state on this project. Lastly,
 she also encouraged residents to participate in the watch party for the Arizona
 Department of Transportation Board meeting, on June 20th, at the Maricopa
 Community Center.

 Next, Vice Mayor Wade, participating telephonically, reported on his experience
 attending the Maricopa Field House groundbreaking. He expressed enthusiasm about
 the involvement of the contractor, who previously worked on the Copper Sky project.
 Lastly, he informed the council of his plans to travel from San Diego to Payson at the
 week's end to participate in an important Arizona Department of Transportation Board
 Meeting, while also reminding citizens about attending the watch party for the board
 meeting.


 5. Report from the City Manager

 City Manager Ben Bitter expressed his gratitude to the city staff for their dedication and
 efforts as they reached the end of the fiscal year. He highlighted several significant
 projects and initiatives that the staff had diligently worked on. Mr. Bitter added that this
 included the successful approval of the city budget, which ensures financial planning
 and resource allocation for the upcoming year. Next, he emphasized the in-depth

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 discussions surrounding the half-cent sales tax, aimed at enhancing the city's
 infrastructure and services. Lastly, he pointed out the importance of the general plan
 open houses, which served as a platform for engaging with the community and
 gathering valuable input for future planning.


 6. Call to the Public

 Jim DeVenezia, Community Support Specialist with the Maricopa Police Department,
 gave an update on the You Are Not Alone Program. He shared that the success of the
 second annual luncheon, which took place the previous Saturday. He added that the
 event was well-attended, with 25 participants, primarily seniors who benefited from the
 program. Next, Mr. DeVenezia shared that these individuals are often isolated, without
 family support in the area, and rely on the program’s volunteer calls and check-ins for
 social connection and well-being. He added that the event featured the involvement of
 8 Maricopa Police Department cadets and the presence of Chief Goodman and other
 police department staff. Next, Mr. DeVenezia shared that the cadets were warmly
 received, forming connections with the seniors and adding to the sense of community.
 Lastly, he expressed gratitude to all participants, sponsors, volunteers, and police
 department members who contributed to making the event a successful and impactful
 experience.


 7. Consent Agenda

 A motion was made by Councilmember Vincent Manfredi, seconded by
 Councilmember Bob Marsh, to Adopt the Consent Agenda .The motion carried
 unanimously.

 7.1 RES 25-14 A Resolution of the Mayor and City Council of the City of Maricopa, Arizona, accepting
 public improvements and maintenance responsibility for collector roads within El
 Rancho Santa Rosa South, into the City Street/Road Maintenance System.
 Discussion and Action.
 This Resolution was Approved.


 7.2 RES 25-15 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 El Rancho Santa Rosa Parcel 3, into the City Street/Road Maintenance System.
 Discussion and Action.
 This Resolution was Approved.


 7.3 RES 25-16 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 Moonlight subdivision Parcel A and Parcel P, into the City Street/Road
 Maintenance System. Discussion and Action.
 This Resolution was Approved.


 7.4 RES 25-18 A Resolution of the Mayor and City Council of the City of Maricopa, Arizona, accepting
 public improvements and maintenance responsibility for all local internal roads within
 the Moonlight subdivision Parcel B, into the City Street/Road Maintenance System.
 Discussion and Action.
 This Resolution was Approved.



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 7.5 RES 25-19 A Resolution of the Mayor and City Council of the City of Maricopa, Arizona, accepting
 public improvements and maintenance responsibility for the collector roads within the
 Moonlight subdivision Phase 1, into the City Street/Road Maintenance System.
 Discussion and Action.
 This Resolution was Approved.


 7.6 RES 25-20 A Resolution of the Mayor and City Council of the City of Maricopa, Arizona, accepting
 public improvements and maintenance responsibility for Green Road within the
 Moonlight subdivision, into the City Street/Road Maintenance System. Discussion and
 Action.
 This Resolution was Approved.


 7.7 RES 25-21 A Resolution of the Mayor and City Council of the City of Maricopa, Arizona,
 supporting the submission of a grant application to the Ak Chin Indian Community for
 funding Maricopa Seniors Inc and agreeing to act as the designated fiscal agent of
 such funding. Discussion and Action.
 This Resolution was Approved.


 7.8 IGA 25-09 The Mayor and City Council shall discuss and take action to approve the amendment
 of the Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) between the City of Maricopa and Arizona
 Department of Transportation (ADOT) for the construction of Murphy Road and Hartman
 Road from the Gila River Indian Community (GRIC) boundary to Honeycutt Road.
 Discussion and Action.
 This Intergovernmental Agreement was Approved.


 7.9 MIN 25-36 Approval of Minutes from the June 3, 2025 City Council Special and Regular meetings.
 Discussion and Action.
 These Minutes were Approved.


 7.10 ORD 25-05 An Ordinance of the Mayor and City Council of the City of Maricopa, Arizona, approving
 and adopting an amendment to the City's Zoning Map to rezone approximately 263
 acres of land generally located at the northwest corner of N. Ralston Road and State
 Route 238, within the City of Maricopa incorporated limits, from Pinal County Industrial
 (CI-2) to Planned Area Development (PAD) as described in zoning case #PAD 24-07.
 The parcels of land are located in a portion of Section 14, Township 4 South, Range 2
 East of the Gila and Salt River Base and Meridian, Pinal County, Arizona. Discussion
 and Action.
 This Ordinance was Approved.


 7.11 RES 25-23 A Resolution of the Mayor and City Council of the City of Maricopa, Arizona,
 supporting the submission of a grant application to the Ak Chin Indian Community for
 funding Hope Key Foundation and agreeing to act as the designated fiscal agent of
 such funding. Discussion and Action.
 This Resolution was Approved.


 8. Regular Agenda and/or Public Hearings

 8.1 RES 25-22 PUBLIC HEARING. A Resolution of the Mayor and City Council of the City of
 Maricopa, Arizona, approving and adopting a Minor General Plan Land Use

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 Amendment to change the land use from existing Commercial (C), Medium Density
 Residential (M), and Master Planned Community (MPC) to Mixed Use (MU) for
 approximately 184 acres of land known as Assessor Parcel Nos. 510-73-001K and
 510-73-001L and generally located at the southeast corner of N. John Wayne Pkwy.
 and W. Farrell Rd., within the City of Maricopa incorporated limits, as described in
 case # GPA23-05. The parcel of land is located in a portion of the west half of Section
 3, Township 5 South, Range 3 East of the Gila and Salt River Base and Meridian, Pinal
 County, Arizona. Discussion and Action.

 Derek Scheerer, Planner II, from the Development Services Department presented
 items 8.1 (Resolution 25-22) and 8.2 (Ordinance 25-08) together. These items
 pertained to planning cases GPA 23-05 and PAD 23-04, a minor general plan
 amendment and a planned area development rezone request.

 Next, Mr. Scheerer shared that the project area, approximately 184 acres located at the
 southeast corner of West Farrell Road and North John Wayne Parkway, was proposed
 to change from commercial, medium density residential, and master planned
 community to mixed use. The rezone would change the current Avalea planned area
 development to the Maricopa Town Center planned area development.

 Mr. Scheerer explained that the Maricopa Town Center planning area development
 allows for flexible zoning, similar to the Murphy Park planned area development.
 Additionally, he noted that it permits a variety of residential land use categories with a
 maximum of 2,113 residential units over the entire 184 acres, capped at an overall
 density of 11.4 units per acre.

 During the public hearing, which Mayor Smith opened at 6:37 p.m. Resident, William
 Haskell, shared his concerns about the possibility of houses being constructed
 directly on lot lines without setbacks. He questioned how this could affect neighboring
 properties, particularly in terms of fire safety and accessibility. Mr. Scheerer addressed
 the concerns by sharing that the proposal includes provisions for various development
 patterns, such as zero lot line construction. Mr. Scheerer added that zero lot line
 construction is a practice commonly used in many regions and can involve design
 features like shared driveways or staggered lot arrangements. Additionally, Mr.
 Scheerer said that this approach can enhance housing diversity and better
 accommodate market demands. Mr. Scheerer further clarified that even with zero lot
 lines, easements for access and maintenance are typically included to prevent
 conflicts between neighbors and ensure proper property upkeep. No further public
 stepped forward and Mayor Smith proceeded to close the public hearing at 6:42 p.m.

 Next, John Gillespie from Rose Law Group presented on behalf of the applicant,
 elaborating on the involvement of Vestar, a well-recognized commercial developer.
 Next, Mr. Gillespie shared that Vestar is acclaimed for its role in creating exemplary
 commercial spaces across the western United States, including projects like Tempe
 Marketplace and Desert Ridge in Arizona. Additionally, Mr. Gillespie spoke on the
 opportunity this project presents to Maricopa in terms of attracting high-quality
 development. He expressed that the collaboration was a significant step toward
 creating a mixed-use environment that mirrors the vibrancy and utility of those
 esteemed shopping and entertainment districts, providing Maricopa with similar
 commercial and community amenities.

 Councilmember Liermann emphasized the need for diverse home options, such as
 townhomes and condos, to offer alternatives to apartment living. Next, Councilmember
 Knorr expressed excitement about Vestar's involvement in the project, associating the
 development with high-quality retail and commercial options. Additionally,

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 Councilmember Manfredi highlighted the city's substantial growth in recent years as a
 sign of progress in meeting residents' needs. Lastly, Mayor Smith requested that
 multi-family housing be positioned closer to Sonoran Desert Parkway rather than
 Farrell Road, which could help keep any possible congestion away from the residential
 area on Farrell Road.

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

 8.2 ORD 25-08 An Ordinance of the Mayor and City Council of the City of Maricopa, Arizona, approving
 and adopting an amendment to the City's Zoning Map to rezone approximately 184
 acres of land generally located at the southeast corner of North John Wayne Parkway
 and West Farrell Road within the City of Maricopa incorporated limits, on Pinal County
 APN #510-73-001K and 510-53-001L, from the existing Avalea Planned Area
 Development (PAD), Local Business (CB-1) and Transitional (TR) to the Maricopa
 Towne Center Planned Area Development (PAD) as described in Case #PAD 23-04.
 The parcel of land is located in the west half of Section 3, Township 5 South, Range 3
 East, of the Gila and Salt River Meridian, Pinal County, Arizona. Discussion and
 Action.

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

 8.3 PRES 25-11 The Mayor and City Council shall hear a 2024 Office of Economic Opportunity Annual
 Report Presentation from Chief Strategy Officer. Discussion Only.

 Josh Bowman, Chief Strategy Officer, presented an update on the Office of Economic
 Opportunity. He discussed the city's strategic documents, partnerships, and efforts to
 attract businesses to Maricopa, which he added would foster a thriving and sustainable
 community with an emphasis on creating jobs and boosting business growth.

 Mr. Bowman provided detailed insights into the retail leakage report, which indicated a
 significant outflow of spending to areas outside Maricopa, thereby highlighting potential
 opportunities for local businesses. Additionally, Mr. Bowman reviewed recent business
 incorporations in Maricopa, demonstrating the city's ongoing efforts and successes in
 attracting and retaining diverse commercial enterprises, which directly contribute to
 local economic vibrancy.

 Next, Tyler Polson from Olsson, Inc. presented findings from a feasibility and master
 plan study for the industrial triangle. The plan includes 1,200 acres with over 10 million
 square feet of manufacturing and industrial facilities, potentially creating over 10,000
 jobs. The development would include rail-served industrial parks, which Mr. Polson
 noted as a significant differentiator for the region.

 Christian Price, Economic Growth Officer, discussed the city's efforts in business
 attraction. He presented data on Project Information Forms received from partners like
 the Greater Phoenix Economic Council and Arizona Commerce Authority. Next, Mr.
 Price emphasized the competitive nature of economic development and the
 importance of showcasing Maricopa's assets to potential businesses.

 Councilmember Liermann inquired about the current status and timeline for achieving
 rail-served readiness, essential for the growth and development of Maricopa's business
 and industrial sectors. Mr. Bowman explained that while some steps still need to be
 completed, a rail spur currently serves some existing businesses, while adding that

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 additional work is underway to expand this infrastructure significantly, although a
 specific completion timeline is not yet available.

 Councilmember Knorr asked about the biggest impediments faced in attracting
 businesses to Maricopa's industrial park. Mr. Bowman explained that historically, site
 readiness has been a key challenge but added that with ongoing efforts to prepare the
 site, the focus moving forward will be on raising Maricopa's profile as a desirable
 location for businesses, as it transitions to a more effective site readiness status.

 Councilmember Manfredi emphasized the importance of supporting and cultivating
 small businesses in Maricopa. He noted that while large industrial developments are
 valuable, the growth of existing smaller businesses is hindered by a lack of affordable
 expansion spaces. Additionally, Councilmember Manfredi highlighted the need for
 mixed-use and flexible office spaces, which are critical to allowing small businesses to
 grow within the community.

 Councilmember Marsh cited three specific barriers to business attraction: the limited
 access of State Route 347 for employees and trucks, the necessity for extending
 Seed Farm Road to connect directly to I-10, and the importance of securing the first
 major industrial tenant. He stressed that once the initial business is established, it
 could demonstrate Maricopa's feasibility and encourage further interest.

 Mayor Smith asked about potential collaborations with organizations like the Greater
 Phoenix Economic Council and the Arizona Commerce Authority to target specific
 industries or areas. To which, Mr. Bowman confirmed that proposals for unique
 collaborations, including industry-specific tours of Pinal County focusing on Maricopa,
 have been made to enhance attraction efforts.
 The Presentation was heard.


 9. Executive Session

 No executive session was conducted.


 10. Adjournment

 The meeting was adjourned at 7:44 p.m.

 Adjourn


 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 17th day of June, 2025. I further certify that the meeting was duly called
 and held and that a quorum was present.

 Dated this 15th day of July, 2025.



 __________________________
 Vanessa Bueras
 City Clerk


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