City Council Regular Meeting on 2025-02-18 6:00 PM — Maricopa, AZ
Date: 2025-02-18

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, February 18, 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 25-04 A Resolution of the Mayor and City Council of the City of Maricopa, Arizona, appointing
 Angel A. Raymond as a Judge Pro Tempore for the City of Maricopa Municipal Court,
 setting her compensation, providing a commencement date therefore and authorizing the
 City Manager to execute an agreement setting forth the specific terms and conditions for
 these services. Discussion and Action.




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 7.2 RES 25-05 A Resolution of the Mayor and City Council of the City of Maricopa, Arizona, appointing
 Richard T. Platt as a Judge Pro Tempore for the City of Maricopa Municipal Court, setting
 his compensation, providing a commencement date therefore and authorizing the City
 Manager to execute an agreement setting forth the specific terms and conditions for
 these services. Discussion and Action.


 7.3 RES 25-06 A Resolution of the Mayor and City Council of the City of Maricopa, Arizona, appointing
 Kevin White as a Judge Pro Tempore for the City of Maricopa Municipal Court, setting her
 compensation, providing a commencement date therefore and authorizing the City
 Manager to execute an agreement setting forth the specific terms and conditions for
 these services. Discussion and Action.


 7.4 CON 25-05 The Mayor and City Council shall discuss and take action to approve the Purchase and
 Sale Agreement with Miravest Inc, a Washington corporation, related to the sale of
 approximately 4.22 acres of real property generally located on the Southeast corner of W
 Edison Road and N Wilson Ave, Maricopa, Pinal County, Arizona, portion of Assessor
 Parcel No. 510-19-2130, for $1,450,000.00 and authorizing the City Manager to execute
 any future amendments to extend the Closing as he deems necessary and any closing
 documents related thereto. Discussion and Action.


 7.5 SPEVLIQ The Mayor and City Council shall discuss and take action on recommending approval to
 25-02 the Arizona Department of Liquor Licenses and Control for an application for a special
 event liquor license provided by Brenda Campbell to allow Roots Eatery to serve alcohol
 during a special event known as Wild West Music Fest on April 4-6, 2025 at Copper Sky
 Recreation Complex 44345 W Martin Luther King Jr Blvd Maricopa, AZ 85138.
 Discussion and Action.


 7.6 MIN 25-10 Approval of Minutes from the February 4, 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 PRES 25-03 The Mayor and City Council shall hear a presentation from Heinfeld, Meech & Co., P.C.
 regarding the audit of the City of Maricopa Annual Comprehensive Financial Report
 (ACFR) for the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2024, Annual Expenditure Limitation Report,
 and the Single Audit Report. Discussion Only.


 8.2 RES 25-08 PUBLIC HEARING: A resolution of the Mayor and City Council of the City of Maricopa,
 Arizona, vacating and abandoning, without compensation, two (2) eight (8) foot public
 utility easements on the real property known as Assessor Parcel Number 510-19-004K
 generally located south of W. Hathaway Avenue between N. Wilson Avenue and N. Justin
 Drive at 44977 W. Hathaway Avenue within the City of Maricopa. Discussion and Action.




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 8.3 RES 25-07 A Resolution of the Mayor and City Council of the City of Maricopa, Pinal County,
 Arizona, authorizing the City Manager to submit an application for a Certificate of
 Necessity to the Arizona Department of Health Services for the provision of ground
 ambulance transportation services. Discussion and Action.


 8.4 CON 25-01 The Mayor and City Council shall discuss and take action to approve the Purchase and
 Sale Agreement with BR RED Copper Sky 1, LLC, an Arizona limited liability company,
 related to the sale of approximately 4.00 acres of the real property generally located on
 the southeast corner of W Bowlin Road and N John Wayne Parkway, Maricopa, Pinal
 County, Arizona, for $1,375,000.00 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.


 8.5 CON 25-02 The Mayor and City Council shall discuss and take action to approve the Purchase and
 Sale Agreement with BR RED Copper Sky 3, LLC, an Arizona limited liability company,
 related to the sale of approximately 0.89 acres of real property, based on final subdivision
 and certain improvements generally located on the southeast corner of W Bowlin Road
 and N John Wayne Parkway, Maricopa, Pinal County, Arizona, for $290,763.00 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.


 8.6 CON 25-03 The Mayor and City Council shall discuss and take action to approve the Purchase and
 Sale Agreement with BR RED Copper Sky 2, LLC, an Arizona limited liability company,
 related to the sale of approximately 4.7 acres of real property, based on final subdivision
 and certain improvements generally located on the southeast corner of W Bowlin Road
 and N John Wayne Parkway, Maricopa, Pinal County, Arizona, for $1,467,928.44 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.


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, February 18, 2025 6:00 PM Council Chambers



 1. Call to Order

 The meeting was called to order at 6:01p.m. Acts Church of Maricopa Pastor, Jonas
 Croissant gave an invocation and Councilmember Manfredi led the Pledge of
 Allegiance.


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



 3. Proclamations, Acknowledgements, Awards and Presentations

 There were no items presented.


 4. Report from the Mayor

 Councilmember Marsh reported attending the Arizona Department of Transportation
 (ADOT) board meeting online where they discussed the five-year plan. He reported
 attending the Pinal Partnership Breakfast that featured a panel of three mayors from
 Pinal County cities. Next, he reported meeting with a camera crew from Microsoft
 because they wanted to interview him on his contributions for their 5oth anniversary.
 He reported attending the Pinal Partnership Water Resource Committee meeting, the
 Senior Advisory Committee meeting where they got a summary on the Senior Info/Expo
 from Chance Love, and the Pinal Water Augmentation Authority board meeting. He
 reported participating in the city’s Future Planning all-day event where they had a
 presentation on land use zoning from attorney, Andrew McGuire and elaborated on
 other topics of discussion. He added that he pushed for a larger senior center.

 Councilmember Manfredi reported on the Budget and Finance Subcommittee meeting
 and elaborated on the budget process. He reported also attending the Future’s
 Planning event and elaborated on the discussions on transportation and State Route
 (SR) 347. He stated that there was an update on the Rigg Road overpass project and
 gave a brief background on former Representative Brett Roberts pushing the bill for
 funding. He announced he would be attending the Maricopa Association of
 Governments (MAG) Policy Committee meeting and elaborated on Maricopa County’s
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 bill that passed a half-cent sales tax that may benefit SR 347 within their county limits.
 He stated at the committee meeting they would ask for the first phase. Next, he
 reported he would be attending the ADOT meeting and Mayor Smith asked him to drive
 a group of residents to the meeting to discuss SR 347. Next, he reported meeting with
 a group that was looking to bring a business/non-profit to Maricopa that works with
 kids and stated he could not elaborate but thought everyone would love it when it
 happens. He emphasized on the work the council does to advocate for Maricopa.

 Councilmember Knorr stated that, as the Cultural Affairs and Arts Committee council
 liaison, she reminded the community that the Copa Cultural Night Market would be on
 Saturday (February 22nd) at Copper Sky from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. and that the committee
 would have a booth at the event. She elaborated on the event and encouraged
 attendance.

 Vice Mayor Wade reported attending the beginning of the African American legislation
 day on Friday at the capitol and reported that he missed the youth legislation day due
 to his attendance to the Future’s Planning event. He commended the staff and guest
 speakers. He reported attending the 3rd annual Black History Month celebration at
 Leading Edge Academy which featured an Underground Railroad program. He provided
 information on the program and commended the kids who performed. He reiterated
 information on Copa Cultural Night Market and encouraged participation. He concurred
 Councilmember Manfredi’s comments on the work and advocating the Council
 constantly does for the community and thanked the community.

 Mayor Smith reported that on February 6th several residents spoke at the ADOT board
 work session meeting and it was solely for the purpose of the first draft review of the
 five-year plan. She stated five people spoke during the event including her to fight hard
 for SR 347 and the full widening, the intersections, and everything that needs to
 happen to get it into the five-year plan. She elaborated on the discussion during the
 Future’s Planning meeting and stated there would be more opportunities to hear on the
 partnership with ADOT and the half-cent tax. She encouraged attendance to the
 meetings for the public to be informed. She noted that out of the hundreds of projects
 that were on the five-year plan, SR 347 was the only project that was talked about in
 detailed and included a slide. She stated there would be another group of five to eight
 residents going to the next ADOT board meeting on Friday, February 21st, and invited
 to interested to attend. She reported on meeting at the capitol earlier in the day and
 asked the residents who spoke before the Senate Appropriations Committee to please
 stand up for recognition. She elaborated they spoke in support of SB 1617, which
 would move funds from 2028 to 2026 for the Riggs Roads overpass, and Senator
 Leach expressed support. She provided a brief background on the funding and noted
 they voted eight to one in favor of moving it to the next step. Next, she gave
 information on 347facts.com and the letters that get sent out from the portal and noted
 that senators were getting the emails, and they were working to bring awareness. She
 stated that in response of SB 1617, there were 80 people in the last few days who
 submitted emails, and in the last two weeks 66 additional people used the portal to
 expressed support for the full widening. She stated there were well over 1,100 emails
 sent out at this point and thanked those who have submitted their information. She
 stated Channel 15 interviewed them and asked if they would come back when the bill
 moved to the House, and they responded absolutely they would be there. She reported
 meeting with another mayor this week who commended the community engagement.

 Councilmember Goettl asked about 347facts.com and how to send out emails through
 the portal. Mayor Smith elaborated on how to send out an email that goes out to
 various representatives and noted there were updates available to the latest


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 information. She elaborated on the complexity of the project and encouraged residents
 to submit letters through the portal.


 5. Report from the City Manager

 City Manager Bitter acknowledged accomplishments of staff would be reflected in
 upcoming annual report from the Maricopa Police Department (MPD), the Maricopa Fire
 and Medical Department, and the annual audit presentation later tonight. He stated the
 Budget and Finance Subcommittee was already working through the budget and
 commended staff for their dedication.


 6. Call to the Public

 Andrew Coonts stated that after speaking at the Council meeting two weeks ago, he
 met with the Enrichment Department and learned that the city pulled back from
 converting the old police building into a performance arts center. He expressed
 concerns with leadership and their approach. He stated he remained committed to
 advocating for their cause.


 7. Consent Agenda

 Councilmember Marsh congratulated Deputy City Manager Micah Gaudet for the Judge
 Pro Tempore agreements.

 A motion was made by Councilmember Bob Marsh, seconded by
 Councilmember Eric Goettl, to Adopt the Consent Agenda .The motion
 carriedunanimously.


 Approval of the Consent Agenda
 Adopt the Consent Agenda


 7.1 RES 25-04 A Resolution of the Mayor and City Council of the City of Maricopa, Arizona, appointing
 Angel A. Raymond as a Judge Pro Tempore for the City of Maricopa Municipal Court,
 setting her compensation, providing a commencement date therefore and authorizing
 the City Manager to execute an agreement setting forth the specific terms and
 conditions for these services. Discussion and Action.
 This Resolution was Approved.


 7.2 RES 25-05 A Resolution of the Mayor and City Council of the City of Maricopa, Arizona, appointing
 Richard T. Platt as a Judge Pro Tempore for the City of Maricopa Municipal Court,
 setting his compensation, providing a commencement date therefore and authorizing
 the City Manager to execute an agreement setting forth the specific terms and
 conditions for these services. Discussion and Action.
 This Resolution was Approved.


 7.3 RES 25-06 A Resolution of the Mayor and City Council of the City of Maricopa, Arizona, appointing
 Kevin White as a Judge Pro Tempore for the City of Maricopa Municipal Court, setting
 his compensation, providing a commencement date therefore and authorizing the City
 Manager to execute an agreement setting forth the specific terms and conditions for
 these services. Discussion and Action.
 This Resolution was Approved.

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 7.4 CON 25-05 The Mayor and City Council shall discuss and take action to approve the Purchase and
 Sale Agreement with Miravest Inc, a Washington corporation, related to the sale of
 approximately 4.22 acres of real property generally located on the Southeast corner of
 W Edison Road and N Wilson Ave, Maricopa, Pinal County, Arizona, portion of
 Assessor Parcel No. 510-19-2130, for $1,450,000.00 and authorizing the City Manager
 to execute any future amendments to extend the Closing as he deems necessary and
 any closing documents related thereto. Discussion and Action.
 This Contract was Approved.


 7.5 SPEVLIQ 25-02 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 Roots Eatery to
 serve alcohol during a special event known as Wild West Music Fest on April 4-6,
 2025 at Copper Sky Recreation Complex 44345 W Martin Luther King Jr Blvd
 Maricopa, AZ 85138. Discussion and Action.
 This Special Event Liquor License was Approved.


 7.6 MIN 25-10 Approval of Minutes from the February 4, 2025 City Council Regular meeting.
 Discussion and Action.
 These Minutes were Approved.


 8. Regular Agenda and/or Public Hearings

 8.1 PRES 25-03 The Mayor and City Council shall hear a presentation from Heinfeld, Meech & Co.,
 P.C. regarding the audit of the City of Maricopa Annual Comprehensive Financial
 Report (ACFR) for the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2024, Annual Expenditure Limitation
 Report, and the Single Audit Report. Discussion Only.

 Chris Evripidou, Finance Manager acknowledged his staff Trent Walls, Gia Jenkins
 and Cat Phatana. He introduced Christopher Heinfeld from HeinfeldMeech who would
 provide a PowerPoint presentation, Audit Communication to Governance.

 C. Heinfeld provided background on HeinfeldMeech (HM) and their qualifications. He
 reviewed the audit timeline starting in May 2024 with the engagement letter issued and
 signed to the December 18, 2024 Audit Report issued. He stated the scope of the
 audit services included performing an audit in accordance with U.S. Government
 Auditing Standards and Uniform Guidance, issue an accountant’s report for the
 examination of compliance of Highway User Revenue Fund (HURF) monies, and issue
 a report for the examination of the Annual Expenditure Limitation Report. He stated
 they were required to give notification of any new accounting policies or standards
 implement and to discuss any significant estimates in the financial statements. He
 reported that during the audit, they did not recommend any significant audit
 adjustments. He stated HM provided nonaudit services including assistance with
 preparation of the financial statements and notes to the statements, and assistance
 with the preparation of the Schedule of Expenditure and Federal Awards (SEFA) among
 other items. He discussed the responsibilities of the auditor and management. He
 detailed the following required disclosures: There were no disagreements with
 management, they provided the required representation letter the conclusion of the
 audit, and HM continually assessed client relationships to ensure compliance with
 relevant ethical requirements such as independence. He listed the audit related report
 issues included the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report, the Single Audit Report,

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 the examination report on the compliance of HURF, and the examination report on the
 Annual Expenditure Limitation Report. He provided annual comprehensive financial
 report and single audit report highlights. He concluded by commending management
 and staff, who were cooperative and helpful during the process, and opened the floor
 for questions.

 Councilmember Marsh inquired if there was any indication in the audit that city council
 was lining their pockets with taxpayers money. C. Heinfeld responded there were no
 findings of that.

 Vice Mayor Wade commended HeinfeldMeech and thanked him for the report.

 Councilmember Goettl stated the report was available online and directed those
 interested in viewing it to the city’s website. He thanked Mr. Heinfeld and commended
 their work.
 The Presentation was heard.


 8.2 RES 25-08 PUBLIC HEARING: A resolution of the Mayor and City Council of the City of Maricopa,
 Arizona, vacating and abandoning, without compensation, two (2) eight (8) foot public
 utility easements on the real property known as Assessor Parcel Number 510-19-004K
 generally located south of W. Hathaway Avenue between N. Wilson Avenue and N.
 Justin Drive at 44977 W. Hathaway Avenue within the City of Maricopa. Discussion and
 Action.

 Planning and Zoning Manager, Rick Williams presented on the Easement
 Abandonment (ABDN24-09). He stated the request was made by the City, on behalf of
 Grace Community Church, to abandon two eight-foot Public Utility Easement (PUE)
 located on the church property. He stated the abandoned utility easements would
 subsequently be acquired by Grace Community Church without compensation. He
 provided a visual of the location and reviewed the public comment process noting no
 public comments had been received. He stated staff found the original PUE’s were
 associated with an old alley alignment that never came to fruition, and that the city nor
 the utility companies had plans to improve or use the easements in the future. He
 stated staff recommended approval of ABDN24-09.

 The public hearing opened at 6:47 p.m. There were no public comments and the public
 hearing subsequently closed 6:47 p.m.

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

 8.3 RES 25-07 A Resolution of the Mayor and City Council of the City of Maricopa, Pinal County,
 Arizona, authorizing the City Manager to submit an application for a Certificate of
 Necessity to the Arizona Department of Health Services for the provision of ground
 ambulance transportation services. Discussion and Action.

 Maricopa Fire and Medical Chief Brad Pitassi presented. He stated explained that the
 Certificate of Necessity (CON) was an application with the Arizona Department of
 Health Services (DHS) for a regulatory review to ensure that an agency could run and
 financially sustain an ambulance service in a specific geographic area or boundary. He
 stated that once submitted it could take up to 24 months to complete the process. He
 explained the CON was submitted to meet the city council’s focus to provide 100% of
 the emergency medical services pre-hospital care within the city, to maintain a
 dynamic deployment model, and for consistency in service. He discussed the
 estimated timeline including with approval of tonight’s resolution, an initial review by

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 DHS around October, a potential law hearing after, the decision sometime after,
 followed by phasing in staff and beginning services early late 2027/early 2028. Chief
 Pitassi thanked the Mayor and Council for their support and strategic direction and
 acknowledged it was a multi-jurisdictional, multi-departmental and a team effort
 process. He opened the floor for questions.

 Mayor Smith stated that it had been a challenging process and added the city hired the
 best consultant that has experience getting CON’s approved through the state. She
 commended the consultants.

 Councilmember Goettl reiterated gratitude for everyone who pushed this forward.

 Pinal County Board Supervisor, Rich Vitiello expressed support for the resolution.

 Peg Chapados expressed support for the resolution and recommended approval.

 Councilmember Manfredi expressed concern and joked County Supervisor Vitiello
 should pay for it.

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

 8.4 CON 25-01 The Mayor and City Council shall discuss and take action to approve the Purchase and
 Sale Agreement with BR RED Copper Sky 1, LLC, an Arizona limited liability
 company, related to the sale of approximately 4.00 acres of the real property generally
 located on the southeast corner of W Bowlin Road and N John Wayne Parkway,
 Maricopa, Pinal County, Arizona, for $1,375,000.00 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.

 Josh Bowman, Chief Strategy Officer (CSO) introduced A.J. Thomas and Jessie Slim
 with BR Health Care. A.J. Thomas, President of BR Healthcare and Real Estate
 Development (RED) thanked the Mayor, Vice Mayor and Council for the opportunity to
 present their vision. He listed his qualification as an architect with over 20 years of
 experience in healthcare architecture and a board-certified healthcare architect. He
 stated the company was based out of Glendora, California. Jessie Slims noted he
 worked on the Maricopa City Hall facility and noted he also came from an architecture
 background. Mr. Thomas presented a conceptual medical campus, and a conceptual
 hospital and medical office building (MOB). He stated they were trying to solve the
 deficiency in the city for primary health care, specialty care and in-patient care. He
 stated the MOB would be anywhere from 30,000 to 80,000 square feet. He explained
 the range was due to the project being done in different phases. He stated phase one
 would have an Ambulatory Service Center (ASC) with abilities for out-patient services
 and a hospital side with in-patient services. He explained they were in talks with all four
 major hospital systems in the state for operation programs, and noted the hospital
 would be a minimum 24 bed hospital with a comprehensive Emergency Room (ER)
 with imaging abilities. He stated the residential part would be ancillary to the medical
 campus in support of the health care site such as traveling nurses, temporary staff and
 medical staff. He clarified the helipad was conceptual and would depend on the
 hospital operator. He opened the floor for questions.

 Councilmember Marsh asked if the company was associated with New Tech Health.
 Mr. Thomas responded they were not associate to the previous contract holder.
 Councilmember Marsh asked if it would be a micro-hospital. Mr. Thomas explained
 that a micro-hospital was 20 beds or less and elaborated. Councilmember Marsh
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 inquired if there were any concerns with the proximity to the existing hospital. Mr.
 Thomas responded that due to the population growth there were no concerns and
 elaborated. Councilmember Marsh discussed the city’s growth and asked if this
 hospital could grow with the city. Mr. Thomas explained that the hospital was planned
 in a way to accommodate growth. He elaborated that the residential portion would be in
 phase two and could be scaled back to accommodate a larger hospital. He stated
 there was good data available and they just needed a hospital operator to set-up shop.
 Councilmember Marsh recounted that a woman about to give birth was turned away
 from the existing hospital and asked if this hospital would include a maternity section.
 Mr. Thomas responded it would be up to the hospital operator.

 Councilmember Knorr clarified that the hospital did not turn anyone down and those
 babies had been delivered there. She stated that this hospital would be on the same
 situation however all hospital ERs would deliver a baby then transfer for additional
 care. She asked if the group had built a full-scale hospital. Mr. Thomas stated they
 built Legacy Health in Kansas which was a 22-bed hospital and other developments in
 California including a behavioral health and a 64-bed hospital.

 Vice Mayor Wade asked how they would determine or select a hospital operator. Mr.
 Thomas stated there were guidelines and minimum stipulations in the agreement and
 elaborated on the criteria. He stated the second aspect would be the viability of the
 operator and explained they must have the financial wherewithal to continue operations.
 Vice Mayor Wade asked what would be next after the 22 to 24 bed-hospital. Mr.
 Thomas responded it was an operator specific question and explained that normally
 hospital operators start with the smallest size then scale it up. He used the
 HonorHealth Sonoran Medical Center in Phoenix as an example and elaborated on
 possible phases. He clarified that phase one would have a minimum of 24 in-patient
 beds, not including the ER beds. A brief clarification ensued for Councilmember
 Knorr.

 Councilmember Goettl explained that the site plans and planning part of the project
 would come before committees and the Planning and Zoning (PZ) Commission for
 review. He clarified that the Council was asking questions because they wanted the
 best for residents. He stated section 14. (C) of the contract stated “The Hospital shall
 have approximately 24-54 beds and include imaging functions (CT, MRI, X-ray). The
 second phase of the Hospital will include specialty services, including a Cath lab and
 other advanced medical services, based on operational needs within the community.
 The MOB shall provide a variety of medical services, including Ambulatory Surgery
 Center (ASC), with an approximate total medical office space of 30,000-80,000 square
 feet. The MOB and Hospital shall also include any necessary improvements as set
 forth in the City’s standard rules and regulations including, but not limited to, areas for
 parking and landscaping.” He expressed confidence that the developers had the right
 vision and that they would follow their contractual obligations. Mayor Smith concurred it
 was important for the public to know that section.

 Councilmember Knorr reported she consulted with the City Attorney and learned that
 phase one of the stipulations was enforceable, but phase two included no recourse if it
 was not built. She expressed concern with the lack of recourse for phase two.

 Mayor Smith called Rich Vitiello who submitted a speaker card. Mr. Vitiello stated he
 would like to speak during the questions to staff discussion.

 Councilmember Knorr stated she was under the impression that the residential part of
 the agreement was taken out from the original agreement and asked for clarification.


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 City Attorney Denis Fitzgibbons clarified that the original contract had contractual
 obligations that were removed, he further explained that as part of the Planned Area
 Development (PAD), if there was room, they could propose that and could be decided
 during the PAD process. Councilmember Knorr asked for clarification that the Council
 was not obligated to approve any residential as part of the agreement. Mr. Fitzgibbons
 confirmed that was the case. Councilmember Knorr asked if there was an appraisal on
 the land. Mr. Bowman responded there was no current appraisal. Councilmember Knorr
 asked if the price per square-foot was the same price from the agreement from two
 years ago. Mr. Bowman explained the bid process for medical services for this area
 and the highest bid was awarded. Councilmember Knorr stated that going forward she
 would like to know the appraised value of land before going out for bid. She stated that
 based on her on research of comps and specs around the area, this land was at
 minimum worth $1.10 per square foot than the value in the contract. She stated that
 the information was important for this deal and other deals going forward and
 elaborated that additional funds could be used for services like public safety.

 Councilmember Goettl agreed with Councilmember Knorr’s concerns and that extra
 funds could be used for public safety. He explained that the land was held decades
 ago for this purpose and elaborated that there would be a plentiful profit margin for the
 city to recover initial costs and make a substantial profit. He stated that while they
 needed to be mindful of the costs and have appraisals in the future, in this case the
 value of the services had to be weighed.

 Vice Mayor Wade stated it was important to have accurate information before making
 a decision and concluded there was no need to rush. Mayor Smith stated both points
 were valid but disagreed that it was rushed because it had been dialogued for 2 to 3
 years and elaborated. She stated the question was really if this was going to benefit
 the community because that was the real value and elaborated. Councilmember Marsh
 concurred that it was important to have the ability to scale up. Councilmember Knorr
 agreed that they were assessing the value and reiterated that she would feel more
 comfortable if the contract required phase two and there was a recourse to guarantee a
 full-service hospital and elaborated that under this contract, there were no guarantees.
 She agreed with Vice Mayor Wade that it would be beneficial to take some time to
 strengthen the language to guarantee that the city gets what they want and not what
 already exists. Mayor Smith noted the current hospital does not have a Cath lab.
 Discussion ensued whether the Cath lab was included in phase one or two. City
 Manager Bitter clarified that the Cath lab was part of phase two along with other
 advanced medical services. Councilmember Knorr reiterated that the Cath lab was in
 phase two and there was no recourse per the City Attorney. City Attorney Fitzgibbons
 cautioned that, that information was confidential and recommended legal issues should
 be discussed in executive session.

 A motion was made by Councilmember Vincent Manfredi, seconded by Vice Mayor
 Henry Wade, to enter into Executive Session at 7:30 p.m. to discuss Agenda Items
 8.4, 8.5 and 8.6. The motion carried unanimously.

 A motion was made by Councilmember Vincent Manfredi, seconded by
 Councilmember Marsh to close the Executive Session at 8:23 p.m. The motion carried
 unanimously.

 A motion was made by Councilmember Manfredi, seconded by Councilmember Marsh
 reconvene the City Council Regular Meeting at 8:23 p.m. The motion carried
 unanimously.



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 Pinal Supervisor Rich Vitiello expressed support for a full-service hospital. He
 supported the notion of having an appraisal done before going out to bid. He reiterated
 he supported a full-service hospital as opposed to a micro hospital. He expressed
 concerns that if phase two was not built, the city had the option to buy the land back
 at current value and pay for what they had built and asked for verification. He stated
 that would be a huge burden on the taxpayers in Maricopa. He emphasized the need
 for a Cath lab, a surgery center, and a maternity center. He reiterated he supports a
 full-service hospital however too many hypotheticals concerned him and added it
 should concern the Council as well.

 Councilmember Manfredi stated the contract language was not as strong as he would
 like and recommended tabling the items for a later date.

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


 9. Executive Session

 A motion was made by Councilmember Vincent Manfredi, seconded by Vice
 Mayor Henry Wade, to enter in to Executive Session at 7:30 p.m. to discuss
 Agenda Items 8.4, 8.5 and 8.6. The motion carried unanimously.

 8.5 CON 25-02 The Mayor and City Council shall discuss and take action to approve the Purchase and
 Sale Agreement with BR RED Copper Sky 3, LLC, an Arizona limited liability
 company, related to the sale of approximately 0.89 acres of real property, based on
 final subdivision and certain improvements generally located on the southeast corner of
 W Bowlin Road and N John Wayne Parkway, Maricopa, Pinal County, Arizona, for
 $290,763.00 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.

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

 8.6 CON 25-03 The Mayor and City Council shall discuss and take action to approve the Purchase and
 Sale Agreement with BR RED Copper Sky 2, LLC, an Arizona limited liability
 company, related to the sale of approximately 4.7 acres of real property, based on final
 subdivision and certain improvements generally located on the southeast corner of W
 Bowlin Road and N John Wayne Parkway, Maricopa, Pinal County, Arizona, for
 $1,467,928.44 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.

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


 10. Adjournment
 This meeting was Adjourned at 8:27 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 18th day of February, 2025. I further certify that the meeting was duly

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 called and held and that a quorum was present.

 Dated this 4th day of March, 2025.




 __________________________
 Vanessa Bueras
 City Clerk




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