City Council Regular Meeting on 2026-03-03 6:00 PM — Maricopa, AZ
Date: 2026-03-03

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, March 3, 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


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 the Mayor or a Councilmember 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 ORD 26-03 An Ordinance of the Mayor and City Council of the City of Maricopa, Arizona, adopting
 the document filed with the City Clerk and entitled "2026 Amendment to Title 18: Zoning
 Code" by reference to amend Chapters 18.135 and 18.155 of the Maricopa City Code and
 providing for severability and the effective date thereof. Discussion and Action.




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 7.2 SPEVLIQ The Mayor and City Council shall discuss and take action on recommending approval to
 26-04 the Arizona Department of Liquor Licenses and Control for an application for a special
 event liquor license provided by Brenda Campbell to allow Steve LeVine Entertainment to
 serve alcohol during a Tourism event known as Wild West Music Festival on March 27,
 March 28, and March 29th, 2026 at Copper Sky, 44345 W Martin Luther King Jr
 Boulevard, Maricopa AZ 85138. Discussion and Action.


 7.3 CON 26-04 The Mayor and City Council shall discuss and take action to approve the Purchase and
 Sale Agreement with Nirosha Premeel Senerath and Nadeesha Nambukara Wellala,
 related to the sale of approximately 0.92 acres of the real property generally located at
 44510 W. Mercado Street, Maricopa, Pinal County, Arizona, Assessor Parcel Nos.
 510-26-0490, 510-26-048A, and 510-26-048B for $328,616.64 and authorizing the City
 Manager to execute the Agreement and any future amendments to extend the Closing as
 he deems necessary and any closing documents related thereto. Discussion and
 Action.


 7.4 MIN 26-18 Approval of Minutes from the January 22, 2026 City Council Special meeting, the
 February 17, 2026 City Council Regular meeting and the February 19, 2026 City Council
 Work Session. 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 26-06 A Resolution of the Mayor and Council of the City of Maricopa, Pinal County, Arizona, (1)
 approving the form and authorizing the execution and delivery of a Second Purchase
 Agreement, a Second Trust Agreement, a Continuing Disclosure Undertaking, an
 Obligation Purchase Agreement and other necessary agreements, instruments and
 documents, (2) approving the sale and execution and delivery of Pledged Revenue
 Obligations, Series 2026, evidencing a proportionate interest of the owners thereof in the
 Purchase Agreement; (3) delegating authority to the Mayor, the Manager and the Deputy
 City Manager/Chief Financial Officer of the City to determine certain matters and terms
 with respect to the foregoing; and (4) authorizing the taking of all other actions necessary
 to the consummation of the transactions contemplated by this Resolution. Discussion
 and Action.


 8.2 RES 26-04 A Resolution of the Mayor and City Council of the City of Maricopa, Arizona, determining
 a need to acquire certain fire apparatus using a financing agreement and authorizing the
 City’s Chief Financial Officer to execute any documents necessary to acquire the
 necessary fire apparatus and obtain financing therefore. Discussion and Action.


 8.3 PRES 26-04 The Mayor and City Council shall hear proposed Amendments to City Code - Sidewalk
 Use and Pedestrian Safety, including for e-bikes and electronic scooters, from Police
 Chief Mark Goodman. Discussion only.




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9. Executive Session

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

10. Adjournment

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

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

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

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




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

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

Tuesday, March 3, 2026 6:00 PM Council Chambers



 1. Call to Order

 The meeting was called to order at 6:01 p.m. An invocation was led by Pastor Rusty
 Akers from Community Hope Church, which was followed by The Pledge of Allegiance
 led by Councilmember Liermann.


 2. Roll Call

 Councilmember Liermann joined the meeting telephonically.

 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

 There were no proclamations, acknowledgements, awards or presentations.


 4. Report from the Mayor

 Councilmember Marsh reported attending the February 19th Budget Workshop Meeting
 where the entire city council participated rather than the traditional committee. He also
 reported attending the Fire and Medical Annual Awards dinner on February 21st. Next,
 Councilmember Marsh reported participating in the Mike Ingram Heritage Park
 Ceremony on February 24th. Lastly, he reported attending the Pinal County Board of
 Adjustments meeting on February 26th, while expressing frustration with the county's
 lack of progress on updating their zoning code. Lastly, Councilmember Marsh shared a
 concerned regarding youth in the city not wearing any protective equipment while riding
 on their e-bikes.

 Councilmember Wade reported attending the Mike Ingram Park Ceremony, which he
 shared was a full community turnout with beautiful weather. He added that the park
 was and would be an excellent benefit to all the families in the city.

 Councilmember Eric Goettl also reported attending the Budget Workshop Meeting and
 actively encouraged public engagement during the review period of the Capital
 Improvement Plan. Councilmember Goettl also reported attending the Fire and Medical
 Awards Banquet. On February 25th, he reported participating in a collaborative meeting

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 between the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee and the Youth Council. Next,
 Councilmember Goettl shared about a dementia caregiver support group that convenes
 monthly on the third Wednesday from 10:00-11:30 AM at the senior center, offering a
 supportive environment for caregivers of those with dementia by calling 520-836-2758.
 Lastly, he shared about a quarterly Memory Cafe, scheduled on March 13th from
 9:30-11:30 AM in the Global Water council room. He added that this event provides a
 welcoming space for those with memory challenges and their caregivers, featuring
 social activities and entertainment. RSVPs are required.

 Councilmember Knorr also reported participating in the Mike Ingram Heritage Park
 Ceremony, acknowledging the remarkable transformation the new park brought to the
 familiar area near the school district, enhancing its appeal and accessibility. She also
 reported attending the Fire Department Annual Awards Banquet, where she highlighted
 Ron Smith, who was awarded the prestigious Citizens Award for his impactful work on
 the Yellow Dot program, contributing significantly to community safety. Furthermore,
 Councilmember Knorr attended a Lions Club meeting, where she emphasized their
 admirable community fundraising initiatives whereby all funds raised are returned to
 benefit the community. Lastly, she took the opportunity to remind everyone about the
 upcoming Boys and Girls Club Dancing for Our Stars event scheduled for March 28th,
 encouraging community participation and support.

 Councilmember Liermann congratulated the fire department for their well-organized
 awards banquet. Next, she reported on the success of the recently opened Mike
 Ingram Heritage Park, observing that it has been bustling with activity, which in turn
 has excited the Historical Society about the increased number of visitors to the area.
 Councilmember Liermann also reported attending the Veterans Business Expo at
 Central Arizona College, which showcased various veteran-owned businesses
 contributing creatively and in diverse ways to the community. She also reported
 participating in the statue unveiling ceremony at Pacana Park. Lastly, she reported
 attending the Greater Maricopa Business Alliance Banquet and took the opportunity to
 acknowledge and congratulate all the award recipients recognized during these
 gatherings for their exemplary contributions.

 Vice Mayor Vincent Manfredi reported attending the February 18th Maricopa
 Association of Government’s Transportation Policy Committee meeting. He stated that
 the meeting focused on exploring potential funding avenues for Highway 347
 improvements. He also reported attending the Capital Improvement Plan Work
 Session. Additionally, Vice Mayor Manfredi reported attending a meeting with the city
 manager to discuss the revival of former city programs. Next, Vice Mayor Manfredi also
 reported attending the Mike Ingram Heritage Park Ceremony. He added that a local
 Facebook group had organized a meet-and-greet event at the park the following day,
 reflecting the park's immediate community impact. Next, Vice Mayor Manfredi reported
 attending the February 24th MPPA meeting, which centered around economic
 development for the city of Maricopa. On February 25th, Vice Mayor Manfredi reported
 serving as a guest speaker at Maricopa Wells Middle School’s career day.
 Furthermore, on February 27th, he reported being a judge in a middle school debate on
 traditional water conservation methods versus technology-driven solutions. Next, he
 reported on Attorney General Kris Mayes' presentation about senior scams,
 spotlighting the prevalence of such crimes and urging victims that help is available and
 shame unwarranted. Vice Mayor Manfredi also attended the Veterans Business Expo
 and participated in Read Across America Program at multiple grade levels and
 encouraged others to volunteer for this program throughout the week.

 Mayor Smith commended Vice Mayor Manfredi for organizing a session with Attorney


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 General Kris Mayes to discuss scam prevention at a previous meeting, and she
 suggested that similar topics could be covered in future senior-focused lunch-and-learn
 sessions to educate local seniors on avoiding scams. Regarding the Capital
 Improvement Plan Budget Workshop, the Mayor highlighted the availability of the
 document online for public review. She strongly encouraged the community to
 participate and provide feedback during the two-month review period. Mayor Smith also
 reported attending the Arizona Department of Transportation State Transportation
 Board meeting. She pinpointed two major weaknesses in the state agency's
 Prioritization to Programming process, including the lack of policy adjustments for
 rapidly expanding cities like Maricopa as well as inadequate focus on safety issues.
 She emphasized the significance of Highway 347 being listed among the top 10 most
 dangerous roads in the western U.S.


 5. Report from the City Manager

 City Manager Ben Bitter presented several updates with visual slides. He promoted the
 Sedona Red concert at Heritage Park on Sunday, March 8th from 5-7 PM. He
 highlighted the upcoming Wild West Music Fest March 27-29 at Copper Sky, featuring
 major headliners and encouraging tourism to the area. He also addressed community
 questions about small cell wireless infrastructure, explaining that 91 small cell wireless
 nodes will be installed across the city by private investment to enhance cellular and
 wireless internet connectivity. He provided context on electromagnetic spectrum safety,
 showing that 4G and 5G technology produces less electromagnetic exposure than
 microwaves, toasters, or light bulbs, and is significantly different from harmful radiation
 or x-rays. These nodes are well-established technology with hundreds of thousands
 operating safely throughout the Phoenix metro area. Finally, City Manager Bitter
 provided a development activity update, sharing that 278 new building permits for
 residential projects were issued this calendar year.


 6. Call to the Public

 Tena Dugan spoke on the pedestrian and bicycle safety concerns following recent
 incidents, including one fatality. She emphasized this is a community safety problem.
 Ms. Dugan noted incidents clustering near Walmart and the Glennwilde area with
 high-density multifamily housing, retail, schools, and pedestrian activity. She reminded
 the council that residents previously raised these concerns during development
 approval processes. Next, Ms. Dugan requested specific actions: lowering speed limits
 on Porter Road near schools where incidents are occurring, targeted enforcement
 during peak hours, especially school start and dismissal times. She add that
 education starts at home for both children about safe crossing and bicycling, and
 drivers about operating vehicles safely near families. She acknowledged that even
 small improvements in compliance could prevent tragedies and urged treating this as
 an emergency rather than waiting for another death.

 Brandon Castro spoke about protecting children, advocating for raising the minimum
 age for adult content creation to 21. He referenced community discussions comparing
 this profession to military service and expressed concern about high school students
 being recruited into dangerous occupations. Mr. Castro asked the city to lead
 nationally in compassionate legislation.

 Chrystal O'Jon announced the Maricopa Desert Music and Arts Fest presented by
 AARP Arizona, featuring jazz artist Brian Simpson and gospel artist Vicki Winans.
 She added that the two-day event, March 6-7 at Maricopa High School Performing Arts
 Center, expects 400-500 attendees each night. Ms. O’Jon shared that the proceeds will

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 benefit the high school's arts and theater department, which she emphasized provides
 crucial outlets for youth mental health and suicide prevention.


 7. Consent Agenda


 Approval of the Consent Agenda

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

 7.1 ORD 26-03 An Ordinance of the Mayor and City Council of the City of Maricopa, Arizona, adopting
 the document filed with the City Clerk and entitled "2026 Amendment to Title 18:
 Zoning Code" by reference to amend Chapters 18.135 and 18.155 of the Maricopa City
 Code and providing for severability and the effective date thereof. Discussion and
 Action.
 This Ordinance was Approved.


 7.2 SPEVLIQ 26-04 The Mayor and City Council shall discuss and take action on recommending approval
 to the Arizona Department of Liquor Licenses and Control for an application for a
 special event liquor license provided by Brenda Campbell to allow Steve LeVine
 Entertainment to serve alcohol during a Tourism event known as Wild West Music
 Festival on March 27, March 28, and March 29th, 2026 at Copper Sky, 44345 W
 Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard, Maricopa AZ 85138. Discussion and Action.

 Councilmember Knorr asked why a local restaurant or vendor was not being used for
 bar services. Director of Community Enrichment Quinn Konold explained that the
 event's scale requires a large-scale staffing agency. In the end, Councilmember Knorr
 requested that local businesses be asked first in the future.
 This Special Event Liquor License was Approved.


 7.3 CON 26-04 The Mayor and City Council shall discuss and take action to approve the Purchase and
 Sale Agreement with Nirosha Premeel Senerath and Nadeesha Nambukara Wellala,
 related to the sale of approximately 0.92 acres of the real property generally located at
 44510 W. Mercado Street, Maricopa, Pinal County, Arizona, Assessor Parcel Nos.
 510-26-0490, 510-26-048A, and 510-26-048B for $328,616.64 and authorizing the City
 Manager to execute the Agreement and any future amendments to extend the Closing
 as he deems necessary and any closing documents related thereto. Discussion and
 Action.
 This Contract was Approved.


 7.4 MIN 26-18 Approval of Minutes from the January 22, 2026 City Council Special meeting, the
 February 17, 2026 City Council Regular meeting and the February 19, 2026 City
 Council Work Session. Discussion and Action.
 These Minutes were Approved.


 8. Regular Agenda and/or Public Hearings

 8.1 RES 26-06 A Resolution of the Mayor and Council of the City of Maricopa, Pinal County, Arizona,
 (1) approving the form and authorizing the execution and delivery of a Second Purchase
 Agreement, a Second Trust Agreement, a Continuing Disclosure Undertaking, an
 Obligation Purchase Agreement and other necessary agreements, instruments and
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 documents, (2) approving the sale and execution and delivery of Pledged Revenue
 Obligations, Series 2026, evidencing a proportionate interest of the owners thereof in
 the Purchase Agreement; (3) delegating authority to the Mayor, the Manager and the
 Deputy City Manager/Chief Financial Officer of the City to determine certain matters
 and terms with respect to the foregoing; and (4) authorizing the taking of all other
 actions necessary to the consummation of the transactions contemplated by this
 Resolution. Discussion and Action.

 Chief Financial Officer Matt Kozlowski outlined Resolution 26-06, aiming to secure $30
 million for State Route 347 enhancements through unifying five projects. Mr. Kozlowski
 added that an integral facet of the strategy involves a $20 million contribution from
 Pinal County, slated for May 1, 2026. Next, he shared that the city would initiate the
 issuance of approximately $27.1 million in revenue bonds, supplemented by a
 reoffering premium to fulfill the $30 million funding target.

 Mr. Kozlowski shared that this financial setup attracts investors pursuing a 5% interest
 return via a buy-down framework. He added that over the ensuing two decades, bond
 repayment hinges on an estimated annual fund collection of $7-8 million, achieving
 savings of $5.1 million credited to an aggressive schedule leading to a new total of
 $38.28 million, reduced from the original count of $43.39 million. Additionally, Mr.
 Kozlowski shared that the bonds encompass a 9-year call option, granting the city
 flexibility for early payoff if needed.

 Lastly, Mr. Kozlowski shared that this fiscal plan eliminates additional taxpayer burden,
 as the sales tax already accounted for suffices to fulfill financial obligations. He added
 that staff have aimed for a bond closure in late April to early May as a prolonged
 measure to adhere to a June 1 Arizona Department of Transportation deadline.

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

 8.2 RES 26-04 A Resolution of the Mayor and City Council of the City of Maricopa, Arizona,
 determining a need to acquire certain fire apparatus using a financing agreement and
 authorizing the City’s Chief Financial Officer to execute any documents necessary to
 acquire the necessary fire apparatus and obtain financing therefore. Discussion and
 Action.

 Mr. Kozlowski presented Resolution 26-04 for financing three fire apparatuses totaling
 approximately $4 million, previously approved in the current fiscal year Capital
 Improvement Plan, but he added that the vendor requires council resolution to proceed
 with financing agreements.

 Next, Mr. Kozlowski shared that fire trucks have 3 to 4 year lead time, creating cash
 flow problems if paying $4 million upfront for assets not arriving for years. He added
 that two trucks can be funded with fire development impact fees, though these are
 collected over 10-year periods. Lastly, Mr. Kozlowski shared that the third truck uses
 asset replacement funds from vehicle sales.

 He shared that the financing solution involves the vendor paying cash up front, which
 would secure negotiated prepayment discounts of about $100,000 per vehicle and then
 establishing a lease agreement with the city for 7-year payments. Mr. Kozlowski added
 that the total vehicle cost is $3.8 million with annual payments of approximately
 $642,000-$643,000, representing a 4.19% effective interest rate.

 Lastly, he shared that since the city's long-term investments earn 3.78% yield and

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 short-term investments earn 3.2%, the actual effective borrowing rate is only 0.4% to
 0.99%. Lastly, he added that this allows the city to retain cash flow for other capital
 projects with economic returns while still acquiring necessary public safety equipment
 within promised time frames.

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

 8.3 PRES 26-04 The Mayor and City Council shall hear proposed Amendments to City Code - Sidewalk
 Use and Pedestrian Safety, including for e-bikes and electronic scooters, from Police
 Chief Mark Goodman. Discussion only.

 Police Chief Mark Goodman presented proposed amendments to city code for
 sidewalk use and pedestrian safety, addressing e-bikes and electronic scooters. He
 thanked the traffic unit personnel in attendance for developing these proactive
 suggestions in response to developing community safety issues. Chief Goodman
 added that current code doesn't distinguish between safe and dangerous conduct,
 limiting officer discretion through blanket prohibitions on sidewalk use by cyclists and
 mobility device users.

 He shared that federal studies show 70-90% of cyclists use sidewalks on arterial
 roadways regardless of legality, driven by perceived vehicle risk rather than compliance
 concerns. Chief Goodman added that pedestrian behavior has also changed, with more
 mid-block crossings and navigation in environments not originally designed for
 pedestrians. General discussion ensued regarding possible amendments to city code,
 which included the implementation of helmet requirements for riders under 17 or 18
 years old.

 Next, Vice Mayor Manfredi suggested the need for additional safety standards,
 including the use of reflectors and lights for bikes. Councilmember Marsh suggested
 further exploration of requirements for driver training and potential testing or licensing
 for young riders, who would be operating over 20 miles per hour. Lastly, Mayor Smith
 recommended the future development of infrastructure to include wider sidewalks or
 multi-use paths as necessary developments to accommodate diverse and safe usage.
 City Manager Bitter assured Mayor Smith that wider sidewalks were already a
 requirement for newer development.

 Councilmember Wade volunteered to be a part of any task force that would be formed
 on the topic, to which, Mayor Smith suggested that any task force will wait until further
 staff recommendations. In the end, Chief Goodman indicated he would work with the
 city attorney's office to develop formal code amendments incorporating council
 feedback.
 The Presentation was heard.


 9. Executive Session

 No executive session was held.


 10. Adjournment
 This meeting was adjourned at 7:51 p.m.




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 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 3rd day of March, 2026. I further certify that the meeting was duly called
 and held and that a quorum was present.

 Dated this 7th day of April 2026.



 __________________________
 Vanessa Bueras
 City Clerk




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