Call to Order

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - INVOCATION

Item 1

Call to Public -
Consideration and discussion of comments from the public. Those wishing to address the Pinal
County Board of Supervisors may appear in-person or submit written comments, which shall be
submitted to the ClerkoftheBoard@pinal.gov by close of business (5:00 p.m.) the day prior to
the meeting. Comments shall be no more than 250 words. Action taken as a result of public
comment will be limited to directing staff to study the matter or rescheduling the matter for further
consideration and decision at a later date.

Item 2

County Manager's Report (Information Only). (Leo Lew)

Consent Items

All items indicated by an asterisk (*) will be handled by a single vote as part of the consent agenda,
unless a Board Member, County Manager, or member of the public objects at the time the agenda
item is called.

* A. Discussion/approval/disapproval of Minutes from October 30, 2020, Special Session
Meeting, November 4, 2020, Regular Meeting, and November 6, 2020, Special
Session Meeting of the Board of Supervisors. (Natasha Kennedy)
* B. Discussion/approval/disapproval of the current billings before the Board. (Natasha
Kennedy)
* C. Discussion/approval/disapproval of the recommendation to the Arizona Department of
Liquor License and Control of application and interim permit, series 012 Restaurant of
Kevin James Madden for Aravaipa Farms Orchard and Inn located at 89395 E.
Aravaipa Road, Dudleyville, AZ 85192. Supervisor District #1. (Natasha Kennedy)
* D. Discussion/approval/disapproval of the recommendation to the Arizona Department of
Liquor License and Control of application and interim permit, series 010 Beer and
Wine Store of Joey Jerome Danielson for Fast Market #4596 located at 37657 N.
Gantzel Road, San Tan Valley, AZ 85140. Supervisor District #2. (Natasha Kennedy)
* E. Board of Supervisors, sitting as the Board of Equalization, for ratification of Hearing
Officer decisions from the Board of Equalization (BOE) Hearings on Petitions for
Review of Notice of Change held on November 10, 2020, pursuant to A.R.S. 42-
16102. (Natasha Kennedy)
* F. Discussion/approval/disapproval of Supervisor Miller's reappointment of Sanders
Achen, 3152 N. Lear Avenue, Suite 2, Casa Grande, AZ 85122, to the Building
Board of Appeals/Advisory Board. Mr. Achen's Term of Service will be March 30,
2020, to March 29, 2024. Supervisor District #3. (Natasha Kennedy)
* G. Discussion/approval/disapproval of the General Services Contract New Hope
Program between Pinal County Animal Care and Control and various rescue
organizations (Love Cove Animal Sanctuary, Forever Love Pet Sanctuary, Echo
Canyon Equine Foundation, Ark Cat Sanctuary, Western Maricopa Education
Center, and Southwest Collie and Sheltie Rescue). These contracts will expire in the
year 2023. (Audra Michael/Leo Lew)
* H. Discussion/approval/disapproval of the 2020 HAVA Election Security Grant award
agreement between the State of Arizona acting through the Secretary of State, and the
Pinal County Elections Department and the Pinal County Recorder's Office, through
the Pinal County Board of Supervisor for $297,036.37. The award will be used for
equipment and operations. Acceptance requires an amendment to the FY20/21 budget
to transfer reserve appropriation from Fund 213 (Grants/Project Contingency) to
Fund 272 (EL/HAVA Block Grant) to increase revenue and expenditure
appropriations. There is no impact on the General Fund. (Michele Forney/Virginia
Ross/Himanshu Patel)
* I. Discussion/approval/disapproval of Resolution No. 111820-PCHA, a Resolution
authorizing Pinal County Housing Authority to charge uncollectible U.S. Department
of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) vacated tenant accounts totaling $3,121
for Uncollectible Debt as a loss. These accounts have been referred to a collection
agency with no success in collecting monies owed. (Rolanda Cephas/Himanshu Patel)
* J. Discussion/approval/disapproval of the Capital Fund Program Resolution No.
111820-CFP-HUD and Capital Fund Program Five Year Action Plan 2020-2024.
(Rolanda Cephas/Himanshu Patel)
* K. Discussion/approval/disapproval of a Subrecipient Agreement with Florence Food
Bank in the amount of $15,000 Community Development Block Grant CARES Act
(CDBG-CV) funding to complete a public service activity that will prevent, prepare
for, or respond to coronavirus. Supervisor District #1. (Heather Patel/Lori Pruitt)
* L. Discussion/approval/disapproval of a Subrecipient Agreement with F.O.R. Maricopa
in the amount of $22,400 Community Development Block Grant CARES Act
(CDBG-CV) funding to complete a public service activity that will prevent, prepare
for, or respond to coronavirus. Supervisor District #4. (Heather Patel/Lori Pruitt)
* M. Discussion/approval/disapproval of an Amendment to the Subrecipient Agreement
with Salvation Army dated September 30, 2020, to increase the award by $20,000
Community Development Block Grant CARES Act (CDBG-CV) funding to
complete a public service activity that will prevent, prepare for, or respond to
coronavirus. Supervisor District #5. (Heather Patel/Lori Pruitt)
* N. Discussion/approval/disapproval of an Amendment to the Subrecipient Agreement
with Community Alliance Against Family Abuse dated September 30, 2020, to
increase the award by $6,600 Community Development Block Grant CARES Act
(CDBG-CV) funding to complete a public service activity that will prevent, prepare
for, or respond to coronavirus. Supervisor District #5. (Heather Patel/Lori Pruitt)
* O. Discussion/approval/disapproval of the sale of State Tax deeded parcel 507-04-08108
pursuant to A.R.S. 42-18302. The parcel was previously advertised for auction on
October 28, 2020, receiving no bids at that time. On November 5, 2020, a bid in the
amount of $4,600 was received by Sergio Valdez Perez. Supervisor District #3.
(Pamela Villarreal/Lori Pruitt)
* R. Discussion/approval/disapproval to submit an application to the Arizona Department
of Environmental Quality Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Brownfields
Assessment grant. Under this program, Pinal Airpark will receive technical assistance
in the form of an EPA approved consultant who will conduct phase one and phase
two environmental assessments. These assessments will identify environmental
contaminates preventing redevelopment of structures at the Airpark. The application
was submitted on October 26, 2020, to gain access to the remaining FY20 funding, in
lieu of waiting for FY21 funding. Supervisor District #4. (Heather Patel/Jim
Petty/Andrew Smith)
* S. Discussion/approval/disapproval of Resolution No. 111820-RD20-034 Special
Warranty Deed for Roadway purpose, Sunland Gin Road, Arizona City. Grantor is
American Charter Development, LLC. Supervisor District #4. (RD20-034) (Robert
Pate/Andrew Smith)
* T. Discussion/approval/disapproval of Resolution No. 111820-RD20-035 of the Pinal
County, AZ, Board of Supervisors Release Maintenance Bond No. SUR0053398,
and accepting into the Pinal County Highway Maintenance System the streets
associated with the Village at Copper Basin Unit 5C-1, located in Section 27,
Township 3 South, Range 8 East. Supervisor District #2. (RD20-035) (Claudia
Ibarra/Andrew Smith)
* V. Discussion/approval/disapproval to accept an Emergency Management Performance
Grant (EMPG) in the amount of $372,000 for Pinal County for Federal Fiscal Year
2020, and to authorize the Emergency Manager or his designee to execute related
administrative documentation on the behalf of Pinal County. Approval also accepts a
Fiscal Year 20/21 budget amendment to transfer reserve appropriation only from fund
196 (PW/Emergency Management) to fund 213 (Grants/Project Contingency) to
match the revenue and expenditure appropriations to the grant award. The budget
amendment also reduces the transfers in and out for the grant match. There is no
impact on General Fund. (GA20-020) (Charles Kmet/Andrew Smith)
* W. Discussion/approval/disapproval to submit an application to the Arizona Department
of Emergency Management under the Federal Emergency Management Agency's
Fiscal Year 20 Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities program to hire a
consultant to conduct research and create a plan for landscaping alternatives used to
reduce wind velocity in high-risk areas. When implemented will reduce or eliminate
damage to infrastructure, buildings, homes, and save lives. The county's project has
been selected by DEMA to submit an application. (Heather Patel/Charles
Kmet/Andrew Smith)
* X. Discussion/approval/disapproval to submit an application to the Arizona Department
of Emergency Management under the Federal Emergency Management Agency's
Fiscal Year 20 Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities program to purchase
mobile generators and retrofit electrical systems at ten schools to be used as
emergency shelters during all-hazard events. The county's project has been accepted
by DEMA to submit an application. (Heather Patel/Charles Kmet/Andrew Smith)
* Y. Discussion/approval/disapproval of case CSR-005-20, a Comprehensive Sign Review
Package request by Ocotillo and Ironwood Partners/Arizona Commercial Signs to
allow the installation of two 11’-10” tall monument signs along North Ironwood Road
and East Ocotillo Road with an area of 148± sq. ft. Situated on APN 104-24-013G,
104-24-013C, 104-24-013E, 104-24-013F, and 104-24-013J (legal on file) the subject
site is located at the northeast corner of N. Ironwood Drive and E. Ocotillo Road.
The Community Development Director recommends approval as presented.
Supervisor District #2. (Gilbert Olgin/Lester Chow)
* Z. Discussion/approval/disapproval to align the FY19/20 award received for the
Coronavirus Emergency Supplemental Funding Program Award #ACESF-21-043
between the Arizona Criminal Justice Commission and the Pinal County Attorney’s
Office, through the Pinal County Board of Supervisors for the FY 20/21 budget. The
funds will be used for equipment and supplies. The acceptance requires an amendment
to the FY20/21 budget for $49,441. A transfer of reserve appropriation only from
Fund 213 (Grants/Project Contingency) to Fund 268 (Co Atty Misc Grants) to
increase revenue and expenditure appropriations. There is no impact on the General
Fund. (Kent Volkmer)
* AA. Discussion/approval/disapproval for Award Agreement between the Office of the
Attorney General, State of Arizona, and the Pinal County Attorney’s Office, Eloy
Family Advocacy Center through the Pinal County Board of Supervisors for the
AG21-0005 RFGA Child and Family Advocacy Center Fund Grant Program in the
amount of $19,044.23. The award will help the Eloy Family Advocacy Center update
items for the center that will provide a safe and comfortable environment for victims.
The acceptance requires an amendment to the FY 20/21 budget to transfer reserve
appropriation only from Fun 213 (Grants/Project Contingency) to Fund 268 (Co Atty
Misc Grants) to increase revenue and expenditure appropriations. There is no impact
on the General Fund. There are no match requirements. (Kent Volkmer)
* AB. Discussion/approval/disapproval for Award Agreement between the Office of the
Attorney General, State of Arizona, and the Pinal County Attorney’s Office, San Tan
Valley Family Advocacy Center through the Pinal County Board of Supervisors for
the AG21-0005 RFGA Child and Family Advocacy Center Fund Grant Program in
the amount of $22,368.01. The award will help the San Tan Valley Family Advocacy
Center update equipment for the center that will provide a safe and comfortable
environment for victims. The acceptance requires an amendment to the FY 20/21
budget to transfer reserve appropriation only from Fun 213 (Grants/Project
Contingency) to Fund 268 (Co Atty Misc Grants) to increase revenue and expenditure
appropriations. There is no impact on the General Fund. (Kent Volkmer)
* AC. Discussion/approval/disapproval The Pinal County Attorney’s Office requests
approval to apply for the 2021 National Crime Victims’ Rights Week Community
Awareness Projects Funding Opportunity in the amount of $5,000. The National
Association of VOCA Assistance Administrators (NAVAA), in corporation with the
Office for Victims of Crime, is seeking proposals for innovative and collaborative
approaches to promoting community-wide public awareness of the rights and available
services for victims of all types of crimes during National Crime Victims’ Rights
Week, April 18, 2021, through April 24, 2021. There is no match requirement. There is
no impact on the General Fund. (Kent Volkmer)
* AD. Discussion/approval/disapproval to waive a conflict with outside legal counsel Ed
Novak so that he may continue to represent and advise Pinal County Attorney's Office
on a potential attorney disciplinary matter. Mr. Novak is a member of the firm
Polsinelli, PC and the firm is counsel to one of the defendants in the opioid litigation.
Mr. Novak is not, and will not, be involved in any portion of the opioid litigation for
the firm and as such the County Attorney supports granting this waiver. (Chris
Keller/Kent Volkmer)
* AE. Discussion/approval/disapproval of Notification of School District Boundaries. (Jill
M. Broussard)
* AF. Discussion/approval/disapproval of Intergovernmental Agreement Between Pinal
County Schools Technology Consortium and Central Arizona College. (Jill M.
Broussard)
* AG. Discussion/approval/disapproval of Intent to Continue to Provide Educational
Services of an Accommodation School Pursuant to A.R.S. 15-308 for the 2021/22
School Year. (Jill M. Broussard)
* AH. Discussion/approval/disapproval for the approval of FY 20/21 DEA State and Local
Task Force Program award between the U.S. Department of Justice and Pinal County
Sheriff's Office through the Pinal County Board of Supervisors for $19,180. The
award will be for the reimbursement of overtime for one officer in the amount of
$19,180. Acceptance requires an amendment to the FY 20/21 budget to transfer
reserve appropriation only from Fund 213 (Grants/Project Contingency) to Fund 203
(Sheriff’s Grants) to increase revenue and expenditure appropriations. (Mark Lamb)
* AI. Discussion/approval/disapproval of the Intergovernmental Agreement between Pinal
County Sheriff's Office Adult Detention Facility and Town of Kearny for the
Detention of Adult Inmates Arrested, Held, Booked and/or Convicted. (Mark Lamb)
* AJ. Discussion/approval/disapproval for This Intergovernmental Agreement between Pinal
County and Puerto Peñasco "Rocky Point", a municipality in the State of Sonora,
Country of Mexico, on behalf of the Rocky Point Police Department for the purpose
of transferring ownership of two 2009 GMC Sierra 1500 Pickup Trucks, VIN#
3GTEK133X9G189938 and VIN #3GTEK13369G188463 from the County to
Rocky Point PD in the amount of $1.00. (Mark Lamb)
* AK. Discussion/approval/disapproval of the Award Agreement between the 100 Club of
Arizona Safety Enhancement Stipend, and the Pinal County Sheriff’s Office, through
the Pinal County Board of Supervisors for $8,500. The grant will be used to purchase
five (5) Automated External Defibrillators (AED's) for First Responders. Acceptance
requires an amendment to the FY 20/21 budget to transfer reserve appropriation only
from Fund 213 (Grants/Project Contingency) to Fund 203 (Sheriff's Grants) to
increase revenue and expenditure appropriations. There is no impact on the General
Fund. (Mark Lamb)
* AL. Discussion/approval/disapproval for Deputy Donna Cashman #1150 who will be
retiring from Pinal County Sheriff's Office (PCSO), effective October 31, 2020.
Deputy Cashman #1150 has requested that, in compliance with established precedence
and protocol, she be permitted to purchase her PCSO issued duty weapon, identified
as: Glock 17 at $25.00 and Smith and Wesson AR15 at $330. Fair market value for
Glock is approximately $420 and Fair market value for the Smith and Wesson AR15
is $330. Purchase of issued weapon(s) upon retirement is also in compliance with
A.R.S. 38-1115A which allows a law enforcement officer upon his/her retirement to
purchase his/her issued weapon(s) at a price determined by the administrator of the
agency. (Mark Lamb)
* AM. Discussion/approval/disapproval for Sergeant Patrick Ramirez S25/570 who will be
retiring from Pinal County Sheriff's Office (PCSO), effective December 31, 2020.
Sergeant Ramirez S25/570 has requested that, in compliance with established
precedence and protocol, he be permitted to purchase his PCSO issued duty weapon
and reflex sight, identified as: Glock 17 at $25, Colt AR15 at $330 and Holosun
Technologies Reflex sight at $262.69. Fair market value for Glock is approximately
$420, Fair market value for Colt AR15 $330 and Fair market value for Holosun
Technologies Reflex Sight is $262.69. Purchase of issued weapon(s) and reflex sight
upon retirement is also in compliance with A.R.S. 38-1115A which allows a law
enforcement officer upon his/her retirement to purchase his/her issued weapon(s) at a
price determined by the administrator of the agency. (Mark Lamb)
* AN. Discussion/approval/disapproval for Sergeant Robert Monashefsky S19/631 who will
be retiring from Pinal County Sheriff's Office (PCSO), effective April 29, 2021.
Sergeant Monashefsky S19/631 has requested that, in compliance with established
precedence and protocol, he be permitted to purchase his PCSO issued duty
weapon(s), identified as: Glock 17 at $25 and Colt AR15 at $330. Fair market value
for Glock is approximately $420 and Fair market value for the Colt AR15 is $330.
Purchase of issued weapon(s) upon retirement is also in compliance with A.R.S. 38-
1115A which allows a law enforcement officer upon his/her retirement to purchase
his/her issued weapon(s) at a price determined by the administrator of the agency.
(Mark Lamb)

Items P & Q

* P. Discussion/approval/disapproval of the Line Extension Agreement between Pinal
County and Johnson Utilities for offsite sewer as part of the San Tan Valley Complex
Building Project. Supervisor District #2. (Hattie Sturgill/Archie Carreon)

* Q. Discussion/approval/disapproval of the Line Extension Agreement between Pinal
County and Johnson Utilities for offsite water as part of the San Tan Valley Complex
Building Project. Supervisor District #2. (Hattie Sturgill/Archie Carreon)

Item U

Discussion/approval/disapproval of License Agreement between Pinal County and
Queen Valley Water District on use of property for conducting a community waste
cleanup. Supervisor District #5. (GA20-019) (Jim Higginbotham/Andrew Smith)

Item 5

Meeting of the Desert Vista Sanitary District Board of Directors. (Natasha Kennedy)

Item 6

Meeting of the Pinal County Public Health Services District Board of Directors. (Tascha
Spears/Leo Lew)

Item 7

Discussion/approval/disapproval of the official results for the November 3, 2020, General Election.
(Michele Forney/Himanshu Patel)

Item 8

Discussion/approval/disapproval of the request to create a new job classification of Video Content
Creator within the Communications and Marketing Department. (James Daniels/Leo Lew)

Item 9

Discussion/approval/disapproval to reopen and extend the Pinal County Business Sustainability
Program to further assist Pinal County unincorporated businesses struggling with the effects of
COVID. Approval accepts a FY 20/21 budget amendment to increase budget capacity in cost
center 3030530 (CM-EC Covid-19 Business Assistance). (Joel Millman/Timothy Kanavel)

Item 10

Public Hearing and discussion/approval/disapproval of Ordinance No. 2020-PZ-PD-009-19 a
Ordinance approving case PZ-PD-009-19; Gantzel Partners, LLC, owner/developer and Sean
Hammill, agent/applicant requesting approval of the Quarters at Queen Creek Planned Area
Development (PAD) Overlay Zoning District of 88± acres to allow for residential uses along with
254 units of detached single family residential; situated in Section 30, Township 02 South, Range 08
East, G&SRB&M (legal on file), tax parcels 104-53-005?, 104-53-005?, 104-53-006C, & parts of
104-53-009D, located immediately south of Queen Creek Wash and west of North Gantzel Road in
the San Tan Valley Area. The Planning Commission recommended denial (5-3) of case PZ-PD-
009-19. Supervisor District #2. (Continued from October 28, 2020, Board Meeting) (Evan
Evangelopoulos/Lester Chow)

Item 11A

PZ-PA-004-20: Public Hearing and discussion/approval/disapproval of Resolution No.
2020-PZ-PA-004-20, a Resolution approving case PZ-PA-004-20, a County initiated Major
Comprehensive Plan Amendment to Chapter 7 Environmental Stewardship, Water Resources
Element, of the 2019 Pinal County Comprehensive Plan. The proposed text amendment will
modify the Water Resources Element by proposing updates to the background information on the
purpose of the Water Resources element, update certain goals, objectives, and policies regarding
water conservation and identification of water service providers. The Planning and Zoning
Commission recommended approval to the Board of Supervisors unanimously (8-0). (Gilbert
Olgin/Lester Chow)

Item 11B

PZ-PA-005-20: Public Hearing and discussion/approval/disapproval of Resolution No.
2020-PZ-PA-005-20, a Resolution approving case PZ-PA-005-20, a County initiated Major
Comprehensive Plan Amendment to Chapter 3 Land use, Chapter 6 Open Spaces and Places and
Chapter 7 Environmental Stewardship, Water Resources Element, of the 2019 Pinal County
Comprehensive Plan. The proposed text amendment will modify the referenced Chapters by
adding goals, objectives and policies relating to riparian areas, wildlife corridors and the Pinal
County Birding Trail. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended denial to the Board of
Supervisors (7-1). (Evan Evangelopoulos/ Lester Chow)

Item 11C

PZ-PA-006-20: Public Hearing and discussion/approval/disapproval of Resolution No.
2020-PZ-PA-006-20, a Resolution approving case PZ-PA-006-20, a Major Comprehensive Plan
Amendment proposal by The Alice Group, Inc., Alice Robertson owner, Susan Innis, Invenergy
applicant to re-designate 1,642 acres from Moderate Low Density Residential (1-3.5 du/ac) to
Green Energy Production for a photovoltaic Solar Power Plant, in Coolidge and Eloy area, Pinal
County. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval to the Board of
Supervisors (7-1). Supervisor District #3. (Sangeeta Deokar/Lester Chow)

Item 12

Public Hearing and discussion/approval/disapproval of Resolution No. 111820-ACC, the revised
fee schedule for Animal Care and Control pursuant to A.R.S. 11-1001. (Audra Michael/Leo Lew)

Item 13

Public Hearing and discussion/approval/disapproval of the FY2019 Annual Action Plan
amendment #2 proposing additional projects for the use of CDBG funds. Pinal County has
available $248,302.76 in CDBG funding to reallocate to eligible projects. Pinal County is seeking
public comments and approval of the proposed plan amendments: 1)Expanding the Florence
waterline project to an additional Census Tract adding $68,791.76, and 2) Completing design and
engineering in Colonial del Sol for the installation of sewer lines for $179,511. (Heather Patel/Lori
Pruitt)

Item 14

Public Hearing and discussion/approval/disapproval of the FY2020 Annual Action Plan for the
use of CDBG and HOME funds. Pinal County will receive a CDBG allocation of $1,319,489 and
a HOME allocation of $621,146. Four participating cities and towns have elected to join the
county’s entitlement program. Those communities include: Eloy, Florence, Mammoth, and
Maricopa. Participating communities will receive a CDBG allocation of $130,000. Pinal County is
seeking public comments and approval of the proposed projects and plan. (Heather Patel/Lori
Pruitt)

Item 15

Public Hearing and discussion/approval/disapproval of the FY2019-2023 Consolidated Plan
Amendment #1 to accept citizen comments and approve the plan amendments and inclusion of
HOME funds in the amount of $621,146 beginning in FY2020. (Heather Patel/Lori Pruitt)

Executive Session

(16) Executive Session pursuant to A.R.S. 38-431.03(A)(3) for legal advice regarding COVID-19
related Federal, State, or County Programs and Pinal County's ability and options for slowing and
controlling the spread of COVID-19 in Pinal County. (Chris Keller/Leo Lew)

(17) Executive Session for salary discussions and legal advice concerning Interim County Manager
appointment made November 10, 2020, pursuant to A.R.S. 38-431-03(A)(1)(3). (Kent
Volkmer/Anthony Smith)

(18) Executive Session pursuant to A.R.S. 38-431.03(A)(3)(4) regarding the Maricopa Consolidated
Domestic Water Improvement District. (Kevin Costello/Leo Lew)

Item 19

Discussion/approval/disapproval of the salary to be paid to the appointed Interim County Manager
effective close of business November 17, 2020. (Anthony Smith)

ADJOURNMENT