City Council Regular Meeting on 2025-04-15 6:00 PM — Maricopa, AZ
Date: 2025-04-15

City Hall
 City of Maricopa 39700 W. Civic Center
 Plaza
 Maricopa, AZ 85138
 Ph: (520) 568-9098
 Meeting Agenda Fx: (520) 568-9120
 www.maricopa-az.gov
 City Council Regular Meeting
 Mayor Nancy Smith
 Vice-Mayor Henry Wade
 Councilmember Eric Goettl
 Councilmember AnnaMarie Knorr
 Councilmember Amber Liermann
 Councilmember Vincent Manfredi
 Councilmember Bob Marsh

Tuesday, April 15, 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 25-04 Volunteer Appreciation Week Proclamation


 3.2 PROC 25-05 International Dark Sky Week Proclamation


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 MISC 25-03 The Mayor and City Council shall discuss and take action on approving the addition of
 the Traffic Signal at Smith-Enke Rd & Desert Greens Dr project into the FY24-25
 Capital Improvement Plan. Discussion and Action.


 7.2 SPEVLIQ The Mayor and City Council shall discuss and take action on recommending approval
 25-04 to the Arizona Department of Liquor Licenses and Control for a Special Event Liquor
 License application submitted by Alyson Cooney on behalf of Our Lady of Grace
 Catholic Church for a special event known as Our Lady of Grace Annual Festival to be
 held from May 2, 2025 to May 4, 2025 at 18700 N. Saint Gabriel Way, Maricopa,
 Arizona 85138. Discussion and Action.


 7.3 MIN 25-19 Approval of Minutes from the March 25, 2025 Work Session and the April 1, 2025 City
 Council Regular meeting. 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 ORD 25-03 An Ordinance of the Mayor and City Council of the City of Maricopa, Arizona, amending
 the zoning map as described in Zoning Case ZON25-01 Assessor Parcel Number
 512-04-0010, approximately ±2.5-acres of land, from Single Family Residence/Planned
 Area Development (CR-3/PAD) to Public-Institutional (PI), located at 20864 N. Smith
 Farms Road within the Maricopa incorporated limits. The parcel of land is situated in a
 portion of Section 22, Township 4 South, Range 3 East of the Gila and Salt River Base
 and Meridian, Pinal County, Arizona. Discussion and Action.


 8.2 ORD 25-04 An Ordinance of the Mayor and City Council of the City of Maricopa, Arizona, adopting
 that certain document filed with the City Clerk and entitled "2025 Amendments to
 Section 2.15.130, Standing Committee" by reference to amend sections 2.15.130 of the
 Maricopa City Code and providing for severability and the effective date thereof.
 Discussion and Action.


 8.3 APP 25-02 The Mayor and City Council shall discuss and take action on making appointments to
 the various committees. Discussion and Action.


 8.4 PRES 25-08 The Mayor and City Council shall hear a 2024 City of Maricopa Fire/Medical Annual
 Report. 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, April 15, 2025 6:00 PM Council Chambers



 1. Call to Order

 The meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m. Community of Hope Church Pastor Rusty
 Akers gave an invocation and Councilmember Marsh led the Pledge of Allegiance.


 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 25-04 Volunteer Appreciation Week Proclamation

 Mayor Smith invited Jim DeVenezia, Victims Advocate, to join her for the
 proclamation. She read the proclamation declaring April 20-26, 2025, as Volunteer
 Appreciation Week in Maricopa. The proclamation highlighted that in 2024, 200
 volunteers across 5 city departments contributed 16,491 hours, valued at $550,000 in
 savings to the city. Mayor Smith emphasized the importance of recognizing volunteers
 who give freely of their time and talents. Jim DeVenezia spoke on behalf of the
 volunteers, expressing gratitude for the recognition. He highlighted some of the diverse
 volunteer activities, including supporting firefighters, assisting victims, conducting
 home visits with seniors, participating in community outreach projects, supporting city
 events, checking on homes, educating about city codes, providing support during
 death notifications, maintaining police vehicles, delivering books, assisting at the
 library and community center, and undergoing emergency response training. Mr.
 DeVenezia emphasized the vital role volunteers play in supporting city operations.
 Read


 3.2 PROC 25-05 International Dark Sky Week Proclamation

 Mayor Smith invited Councilmember Liermann and Parks and Recreation Committee
 member Adam Leach to join her for the proclamation. Mayor Smith read the
 proclamation declaring April 21-28, 2025, as International Dark Sky Week in Maricopa.
 The proclamation highlighted the importance of dark skies for astronomy, ecology,
 human health, and the economy. It noted that Arizona hosts 10% of the world's largest


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 telescopes and that optical astronomy represents a $1.3 billion investment in the
 state. Councilmember Liermann invited residents to participate in a "Dark Sky Lights
 Out" event on April 21st from 8:30-9:00 PM, turning off indoor and outdoor lights to
 enjoy the night sky. She provided examples of light pollution and ways to practice
 responsible lighting, such as using shielded fixtures, timers, and warm color bulbs.
 Councilmember Liermann emphasized that dark sky initiatives aim for appropriate
 lighting rather than no lighting and noted that Maricopa already practices responsible
 lighting in parking lots and streets.
 Read


 4. Report from the Mayor

 Councilmember Liermann expressed heartfelt gratitude to the city staff for their diligent
 efforts in organizing the Wild West Music Fest, which took place from April 4th-6th,
 2025. She noted the joy and sense of community it brought, highlighting the sight of
 families enjoying quality time together. Councilmember Liermann also reported
 attending the fire and police basketball fundraiser on April 4th, 2025, where firefighters
 and police officers competed in a spirited game for a good cause. She praised the
 event's success and hinted at more exciting fundraisers in the future, such as softball
 and flag football events, which are being planned to further strengthen community
 bonds and continue the spirit of friendly competition. Lastly, Councilmember Liermann
 reported attending a bagpipe recruitment held at the library on Saturday, April 5th,
 2025. She invited anyone interested in learning to play bagpipes, irrespective of age or
 gender, to contact her or Terry Oldfield for more information.

 Councilmember Knorr expressed heartfelt gratitude for the significant contributions of
 volunteers, stating that their dedicated service helps the smooth functioning of city
 operations. Recognizing their extensive efforts, she highlighted that there are over 100
 volunteers actively participating in the city's sports programs, extending appreciation
 for their invaluable contributions as well. Next, Councilmember Knorr reported
 attending this season's inaugural session of the Citizen Leadership Academy held on
 April 8th, where she praised the remarkable participation and enthusiasm
 demonstrated by everyone present, including the youth council. She stated that this
 session featured approximately 35 engaged individuals, reflecting a desire to contribute
 positively to city initiatives, with the Citizen Leadership Academy serving as a platform
 for empowerment and civic engagement. Later, Councilmember Knorr announced a
 vacancy on the Cultural Affairs and Arts Committee, inviting interested individuals to
 email her to express interest in applying.

 Councilmember Goettl reported on the upcoming American Legion pancake breakfast
 fundraiser, scheduled for May 3rd. He stated this annual event serves as a wonderful
 opportunity for the community to come together in support of local veterans and enjoy
 a hearty breakfast. Next, Councilmember Goettl expressed deep sadness over the
 recent passing of Paul Shirk, a renowned historian who significantly contributed to
 preserving and capturing the history of Maricopa. He emphasized his crucial role in
 making Maricopa's history accessible and voiced the importance of his work in
 enriching the community's understanding of its roots. Lastly, Councilmember Goettl
 also took a moment to request prayers and support for Shirk's family, underscoring the
 loss felt by the community and acknowledging the impact of Mr. Shirk's legacy within
 Maricopa.

 Councilmember Marsh reported attending on April 2nd, the Central Arizona Project
 stakeholder’s dinner in Florence. He and other stakeholders were briefed on upcoming
 discussions concerning the division of water from the shrinking Colorado River
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 between the upper basin and lower basin states. Councilmember Marsh shared that
 the dinner provided valuable insights and noted his appreciation for learning about the
 challenges and plans related to water management. On April 4th, Councilmember
 Marsh reported participating in the Pinal Partnership breakfast, where major state and
 county power companies were present to give updates on the holistic approach being
 taken by power companies towards incorporating renewable and exploring modular
 nuclear energy. Also, he reported attending the Wild West Music Festival, on April 4th,
 5th, and 6th with his wife. Councilmember Marsh shared that all acts were spectacular
 and that the event was efficiently managed, illustrating a strong sense of community
 involvement and enjoyment. On April 7th, he reported attending the Pinal Partnership
 Water Resource Committee meeting, which centered on tracking water-related
 legislation progressing through the legislature. Lastly, Councilmember Marsh shared
 his condolences to the family of the late Paul Shirk.

 Vice Mayor Wade reported attending the Wild West Weekend, describing it as a lot of
 fun, and particularly appreciated spending time with fellow council members and their
 families during the event. He expressed anticipation for the number count of the Wild
 West Weekend attendees, observing crowded events on Friday and Saturday. Vice
 Mayor Wade commended the involvement of the Citizen Leadership Academy,
 highlighting his previous suggestion for the Youth Council to participate to gain a real
 understanding of city government. He reported on his experience as a guest speaker at
 the fire and police charity basketball game sponsored by Leading Edge Academy.
 Vice Mayor Wade noted Leading Edge Academy as a good host and acknowledged the
 charity's importance.

 Councilmember Manfredi urged everyone to participate in the Arizona Department of
 Transportation (ADOT) 5-year transportation plan public comment period, highlighting
 the critical importance of the State Route 347 expansion project. He emphasized that
 the expansion is vital not only for the city of Maricopa but also for the surrounding
 areas, including Hidden Valley and Thunderbird Farms. Councilmember Manfredi
 advocated for overwhelming the ADOT site with responses to prioritize the project,
 encouraging each resident to fill out the Google form provided on the site.
 Councilmember Manfredi expressed strong confidence that increased community
 pressure can spur action, highlighting that this year is crucial for getting the project
 into the 5-year plan. He further noted that if the project isn't included this year, it could
 face significant delays. Additionally, he appealed to residents to participate in the
 upcoming ADOT board meeting in Benson with their opinions, even if only virtually, to
 make their voices heard. Lastly, he encouraged residents to engage actively in
 community events and initiatives to further strengthen Maricopa's position and
 advocacy efforts.

 Mayor Smith reported on the Arizona State Transportation Board work session focused
 on State Route 347. She noted it was significant that an entire work session was
 dedicated to this single project, indicating its importance. She encouraged residents to
 fill out the ADOT 5-year plan survey to show support for the 347 expansion project.
 Mayor Smith provided easy steps on her mayor's page for residents to get informed
 and provide input. Next, Mayor Smith highlighted the first open house on the proposed
 half-cent sales tax increase. She encouraged residents to attend future open houses
 or review materials online to understand the proposal. Mayor Smith also reported on the
 well-attended Maricopa Citizen Leadership Academy, noting the diversity of participants
 in age, interests, and involvement levels. Lastly, Mayor Smith also mentioned the
 ongoing 2026 Maricopa General Plan update and encouraged residents to participate in
 the survey at maricopagp.com. She also expressed condolences regarding the passing
 of Paul Shirk, recognizing his contributions as a historian for the city.


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 5. Report from the City Manager

 City Manager Ben Bitter reported on the creation of a traffic strike force to proactively
 address transportation concerns in the community. He stated that this initiative aims to
 involve all departments within the city that deal with traffic and transportation issues,
 notably the police department, engineers, and construction teams. He shared that by
 coordinating these departments, the city can quickly respond to safety and traffic
 concerns. He explained that this integrated approach allows the city to be more
 efficient in addressing accidents and issues that occur within the community. He
 highlighted the importance of police input, especially since they see accidents
 firsthand and can provide valuable feedback on potential immediate improvements.
 City Manager Bitter indicated that funding has been earmarked in the next fiscal year's
 budget specifically for this purpose, allowing the city to promptly go into the design
 phase for traffic improvements as warranted. City Manager Bitter shared that this
 funding allocation will enable the City to quickly respond to needs such as new traffic
 signals, road modifications, and enhancements to existing infrastructure. He shared
 that the ultimate goal of the traffic strike force is to be nimble and responsive to
 community concerns. City Manager Bitter acknowledged that some solutions might
 take time, such as new signage or engineering plans, but restated the city's
 commitment to minimizing negative impacts and maximizing positive outcomes for the
 residents. Lastly, he shared that this strategic approach seeks to ensure the safety
 and well-being of the community by addressing issues as they arise with coordinated,
 efficient action.


 6. Call to the Public

 Peg Chapados shared her gratitude for those who organized the charity basketball
 game between the police and firefighters. Ms. Chapados emphasized its success and
 announced she hoped there would be more events like it in the future. She spoke on
 item 8.1 on the council agenda, which pertained to the rezoning code for the original
 Smith Family Farm. Ms. Chapados highlighted its historical significance and potential
 as an important landmark for the city, urging the council to approve it.

 Joseph Harvey, the school counselor at Leading Edge Academy, and Tamara
 Washington, the assistant principal, spoke on the recent charity basketball game
 where Maricopa's police and fire departments competed against each other. Mr. Harvey
 thanked the council and the community for their overwhelming support and shared that
 the event successfully raised $1,435.75 for the police department and $435.75 for the
 fire department. Mr. Harvey invited the council members to attend a forthcoming check
 presentation ceremony on April 25th at 9:30 AM during a character counts assembly at
 Leading Edge Academy, stating that the funds raised would be returned to support
 both departments.

 Priscilla Behnke from the Be Awesome Youth Coalition came forward to announce a
 citywide Pokémon-themed scavenger photo hunt. She shared that the event is set to
 transform the community into an interactive game board, providing a safe and
 engaging way for teens to connect. Ms. Behnke mentioned the support from Crown
 Castle and more support being garnered from the community to fund the hunt,
 including an upcoming barbecue rib competition fundraiser on April 26th. She shared
 that for just $10, community members could enjoy rib tasting, with proceeds going
 directly toward bringing the youth event to life. Lastly, Ms. Behnke passionately urged
 those who believe there’s nothing for teens to do to come forward and contribute their
 ideas, emphasizing the importance of transitioning from complaints to creative,

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 actionable steps to engage Maricopa's youth.


 7. Consent Agenda


 Approval of the Consent Agenda

 After a brief presentation on Consent Agenda Item 7.1. summarized below, a
 motion was made by Councilmember Manfredi, seconded by Councilmember
 Marsh, that this Consent Agenda be adopted. The motion carried by a
 unanimous vote.

 7.1 MISC 25-03 The Mayor and City Council shall discuss and take action on approving the addition of
 the Traffic Signal at Smith-Enke Rd & Desert Greens Dr project into the FY24-25
 Capital Improvement Plan. Discussion and Action.

 Keith Brown, Public Works Director, explained that the intersection has been
 challenging and accident-prone. He shared that over the last several months, the city's
 engineering and traffic engineering team conducted a traffic warrant study that
 confirmed the need for a signal. Mr. Brown shared that the recommendation was to
 move forward with this solution, and the signal will be timed and synchronized with the
 nearby Porter Road signal to minimize delays. Mr. Brown shared that although
 significant consideration was given to closing the intersection or making it right-turn
 only, this idea was ultimately rejected due to potential inconvenience. He shared that
 there are no other accessible routes close by to allow eastbound traffic if the right-turn
 option were enforced, which would have posed a considerable inconvenience for drivers
 needing to head in that direction. Mr. Brown shared that concerns about potential
 congestion due to closely spaced signals were acknowledged, but assurances were
 given that appropriate timing coordination would be implemented to mitigate stoppage
 at both intersections, enhancing accessibility and maintaining traffic flow for
 eastbound and westbound travelers.
 This Miscellaneous Item was Approved.


 7.2 SPEVLIQ 25-04 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 Alyson Cooney on behalf of Our Lady of Grace
 Catholic Church for a special event known as Our Lady of Grace Annual Festival to be
 held from May 2, 2025 to May 4, 2025 at 18700 N. Saint Gabriel Way, Maricopa,
 Arizona 85138. Discussion and Action.
 This Special Event Liquor License was Approved.


 7.3 MIN 25-19 Approval of Minutes from the March 25, 2025 Work Session and the April 1, 2025 City
 Council Regular meeting. Discussion and Action.
 These Minutes were Approved.


 8. Regular Agenda and/or Public Hearings

 8.1 ORD 25-03 An Ordinance of the Mayor and City Council of the City of Maricopa, Arizona,
 amending the zoning map as described in Zoning Case ZON25-01 Assessor Parcel
 Number 512-04-0010, approximately ±2.5-acres of land, from Single Family
 Residence/Planned Area Development (CR-3/PAD) to Public-Institutional (PI), located
 at 20864 N. Smith Farms Road within the Maricopa incorporated limits. The parcel of

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 land is situated in a portion of Section 22, Township 4 South, Range 3 East of the Gila
 and Salt River Base and Meridian, Pinal County, Arizona. Discussion and Action.

 Rick Williams, Planning Manager, presented a city-initiated request to rezone 2.5
 acres from single-family residence to public institutional for the Smith Family Farm
 located off Butterfield Parkway. He shared that the proposal aims to transform the site
 into a museum, preserving it as a historical site and cultural center. Mr. Williams
 provided a detailed conceptual development plan, highlighting necessary minor
 modifications, including widening the entrance to accommodate traffic and introducing
 ADA improvements to ensure accessibility. He reported that the Planning and Zoning
 Commission voted unanimously to recommend approval of the rezoning after
 conducting two public hearings, during which one letter of opposition was received. Mr.
 Williams mentioned the support from community members during the hearings,
 reflecting a strong community interest in the project.

 Quinn Konold, Community Enrichment Director, added that the Smith family gifted the
 property to the city with the intent of ensuring the preservation of Maricopa's roots. Mr.
 Konold spoke on the vision to partner with the Maricopa Historical Society for this
 endeavor, aiming to create an immersive historical experience distinct from the static
 displays of the existing museum. Councilmember Liermann inquired about the facility's
 capacity, and Mr. Konold confirmed it would be limited to under 50 people to minimize
 the impact on the surrounding neighborhood, ensuring it remains an asset to the
 community without causing disruption.

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

 8.2 ORD 25-04 An Ordinance of the Mayor and City Council of the City of Maricopa, Arizona, adopting
 that certain document filed with the City Clerk and entitled "2025 Amendments to
 Section 2.15.130, Standing Committee" by reference to amend sections 2.15.130 of
 the Maricopa City Code and providing for severability and the effective date thereof.
 Discussion and Action.

 Mr. Konold presented proposed amendments to the city code regarding advisory
 committees, focusing on the reintegration of staff liaisons to work with the
 committees. He shared that staff liaisons will play a pivotal role in helping committees
 comprehend ongoing city projects and effectively gather community input. Mayor Smith
 expressed her support for the amendments, which represent a significant
 transformation in committee involvement and expectations. Mayor Smith requested
 that the Board, Committee, and Commission Handbook be reinstated and updated to
 align with this new direction, thereby reinforcing the enhanced involvement expected
 from committee members. Vice Mayor Wade shared that the committees are crucial
 for community involvement, serving as a direct line for citizens to engage with and
 influence city government. He noted that the revitalized committee structure could
 empower citizens with a deeper understanding of city affairs, enabling them to
 advocate effectively for various initiatives within the community. Councilmember Marsh
 expressed excitement about how the new vision would reinvigorate the Senior Advisory
 Committee, noting the fresh opportunities for members to contribute meaningfully. The
 council also discussed the potential for committees to assist in generating funding for
 their projects, offering a more robust support system for community-driven initiatives
 and expanding the scope of what these committees can accomplish.

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



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 8.3 APP 25-02 The Mayor and City Council shall discuss and take action on making appointments to
 the various committees. Discussion and Action.

 Mayor Smith, along with Councilmember Goettl, presented their respective nominations
 for various committee appointments. Mayor Smith reappointed May McCarthey for the
 Cultural Affairs and Arts Committee. For the Senior Advisory Committee, she
 reappointed Toni Johnson. Next, Mayor Smith reappointed Adam Leach for the Parks
 and Recreation Committee. Lastly, for the Planning and Zoning Commission, she
 reappointed James Singleton. Councilmember Goettl reappointed Joan Koczor for the
 Senior Advisory Committee. For the Cultural Affairs and Arts Advisory Committee,
 Councilmember Goettl reappointed Peg Chapados. For the Parks and Recreation
 Advisory Committee, he reappointed Devin Pitcher. For Planning and Zoning
 Commission, Councilmember Goettl reappointed Robert Klob.

 Councilmember Manfredi reminded the public of the significant role they can play by
 attending committee meetings. He emphasized that public engagement is crucial, and
 even those not currently appointed to a committee should actively participate in
 meetings. Councilmember Manfredi shared that by doing so, they not only stay
 informed about ongoing civic issues but also position themselves as potential future
 committee members, ready to step into roles as openings arise.

 A motion was made by Councilmember Knorr, seconded by Councilmember
 Marsh, that these Appointments be Appointed. The motion carried by a
 unanimous vote.

 8.4 PRES 25-08 The Mayor and City Council shall hear a 2024 City of Maricopa Fire/Medical Annual
 Report. Discussion only.

 Fire Chief Brad Pitassi presented the Maricopa Fire and Medical Department's 2024
 Annual Report. For starters, Chief Pitassi shared a considerable 30-second reduction
 in overall response times, which reflects improved efficiency in emergency operations.
 He attributed this success to proactive efforts by the department to enhance systems
 and processes, enabling quick and effective deployment during emergencies. He also
 reported the department's increased attention on addressing falls and sick person
 emergency calls, which prompted enhanced community outreach targeting high-risk
 populations. Next, Chief Pitassi reported on training activities surging by 41% due to
 the implementation of improved systems, highlighting the department's commitment to
 professional development and operational excellence. Additionally, he reported that the
 community outreach was expanded with the successful introduction of 15 Fire Pals
 classes in local schools, reinforcing fire safety education among youth. Chief Pitassi
 shared that the department reinstated its smoke detector program, leading to the
 installation of 59 detectors in homes previously lacking this vital safety component. He
 also reported notable advancements in workforce development, citing the promotion of
 five firefighters to engineer and captain positions. Chief Pitassi also highlighted the
 integration of key performance indicators (KPIs) across each division—an initiative
 that saw over 80% of goals achieved, demonstrating the effectiveness of targeted
 strategic planning. Lastly, he shared the plans for 2025, including applying for a
 Certificate of Necessity to broaden ambulance services, reinstating pivotal programs
 such as those for chaplains and an honor guard, and celebrating two decades of
 dedicated full-time service to the Maricopa community.
 The Presentation was heard.


 9. Executive Session

 No Executive Session was conducted.

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 10. Adjournment
 This meeting was Adjourned at 7:40 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 15th day of
 April, 2025. I further certify that the meeting was duly called and held and that a
 quorum was present.

 Dated the 6th day of May, 2025.




 __________________________
 Vanessa Bueras
 City Clerk




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