Maricopa public meetings in 2025

Planning & Zoning Commission on 2025-12-08 6:00 PM

The Maricopa Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing and vote on a request to rezone about 3.6 acres from General Business (CB-2) to General Commercial (GC) near Porter and Honeycutt roads. The commission will also discuss a proposed convenience store and gas station, and review draft non-residential design guidelines. The meeting includes routine items like approving prior minutes and public comment.

• Rezoning of ±3.6 acres from CB-2 to GC, located 712 feet east of N Porter Rd and W Honeycutt Rd (ZON25-05)
• Discussion of Major Development Review Permit for a convenience store and gas station on 1.6 acres at W Honeycutt Rd and N White and Parker Rd (DRP25-28)
• Presentation and discussion of draft Non-residential Design Guidelines (PZ25-03)
• Approval of minutes from October 27, 2025 meeting (MIN 25-73)

The Planning & Zoning Commission approved a rezoning of approximately 3.6 acres from General Business (CB-2) to General Commercial (GC) to allow a future car wash, with a 6-1 vote. The commission also heard informational updates on a proposed 7-Eleven gas station and the first draft of non-residential design guidelines, but took no action on those items. The meeting was otherwise procedural, with no public comments and unanimous approval of the prior meeting's minutes.

• Approved rezoning of ±3.6 acres from CB-2 to GC for car wash (6-1)
• Approved minutes from October 27, 2025 meeting (unanimous)

City Council Regular Meeting on 2025-12-02 6:00 PM

The Maricopa City Council will hold a regular meeting with several public hearings and action items. Key items include adopting amendments to the city code for health and safety, subdivisions, and zoning, as well as approving an amended facility rental fee schedule and policy. The council will also consider several consent agenda items, including a fire department equipment purchase and a land purchase for right-of-way.

• Purchase of Rotodecon machine for Fire/Medical Department for $33,703
• Purchase of 2.84 acres of right-of-way along SR 238 for $196,891
• Liquor license recommendation for Circle K Store #9609 at 42150 W. Maricopa-Casa Grande Highway
• Amendments to Title 8 (Health and Safety), Title 17 (Subdivisions), and Title 18 (Zoning)
• Naming new fieldhouse at Copper Sky Regional Park as 'Copper Sky Fieldhouse'

The City Council approved three ordinances amending the city code (Health and Safety, Subdivisions, and Zoning) to align with state law and current standards, including shifting some development approvals from public hearings to administrative review. The council also approved a new facility rental fee schedule with reduced rates and a 50% discount for youth and adult recreation leagues, and named the new Copper Sky facility 'The Fieldhouse at Copper Sky' in a 4-3 vote. All other agenda items, including the consent agenda, were approved unanimously.

• Approved 2025 Amendments to Title 8 (Health and Safety) as amended (unanimous)
• Approved 2025 Amendments to Title 17 (Subdivisions) (unanimous)
• Approved 2025 Amendments to Title 18 (Zoning) (unanimous)
• Approved amended facility rental fee schedule with reduced rates and league discounts (unanimous)
• Approved amended Facility Rentals Policy (unanimous)
• Named new Copper Sky facility 'The Fieldhouse at Copper Sky' (4-3)
• Approved clarification that budget compensation adjustments include all employee groups except council (unanimous)
• Approved amended vacation accrual schedule for employees with 0-5 years of service (unanimous)

City Council Regular Meeting on 2025-11-04 6:00 PM

The Maricopa City Council will consider routine consent items including accepting streets in Rancho Mirage Parcel 8, approving a final plat for Anderson Farms 3A, dedicating right-of-way for North Green Road, and selling 7.2 acres south of Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd for $2,240,000. They will also hold public hearings on a zoning change for 2.21 acres at N. Porter Rd. and W. Honeycutt Rd., and make appointments to advisory boards. The agenda includes several proclamations and a legislative update.

• Sale of 7.2 acres (APN 510-12-0600, 510-12-0610) to Outside the Box Marketing for $2,240,000
• Rezone 2.21 acres at SW corner of N. Porter Rd. and W. Honeycutt Rd. from Pinal County CB-2 to City GC
• Acceptance of streets in Rancho Mirage Parcel 8 into city maintenance
• Dedication of 0.61 acres for North Green Road right-of-way
• Special event liquor license for Lax4Life at Copper Sky on Dec. 20, 2025

The City Council unanimously approved a lease agreement with Central Arizona Valley Institute of Technology (CAVIT) for a 5.341-acre parcel at the southwest corner of W. Madison Avenue and N. Wilson Avenue, where a new campus will be built to serve high school students. The council also approved a city-initiated rezoning for a proposed Terrible's gas station, several consent agenda items including a $2.24 million land sale, and made appointments to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee and Planning and Zoning Commission. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved CAVIT lease for 5.341 acres at Madison & Wilson (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning 2.21 acres at Honeycutt & Porter for Terrible's gas station (unanimous)
• Approved $2,240,000 land sale to Outside the Box Marketing (consent agenda)
• Approved final plat for Anderson Farms 3A subdivision (consent agenda)
• Approved resolution for drainage channel acquisition along N. Roosevelt Ave (consent agenda)
• Appointed Tholin Johnson to Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee (unanimous)
• Appointed Chad Whittle to Planning and Zoning Commission (unanimous)
• Approved special event liquor license for Lax4Life at Copper Sky (consent agenda)

Planning & Zoning Commission on 2025-10-27 6:00 PM

The Planning & Zoning Commission approved TXT 25-01, a package of miscellaneous text amendments to the Maricopa City Code, with a 3-1 vote. The amendments update various sections to comply with state law, including changes to plat approvals, recreation requirements, group homes, temporary uses, and food courts. Commissioner Robertson voted against, citing concerns about removing the commission from the plat approval process. The commission also heard discussion-only updates on two development projects (Buffalo Wild Wings and Southbridge Marketplace North) but took no action on them.

• Approved TXT 25-01 text amendments to city code (3-1)
• Approved minutes from October 13, 2025 meeting (Commissioner Klob abstaining)
• Heard discussion-only update on Buffalo Wild Wings development (DRP 24-12)
• Heard discussion-only update on Southbridge Marketplace North (DRP 25-18)

City Council Test Meeting for Votecast Training

The Maricopa City Council will hold a regular meeting with a consent agenda covering property purchases, subdivision approvals, and grant acceptances, followed by public hearings on road vacation and dedication. The council will also hear presentations on a transit study and a water quality update.

• Purchase of 0.92 acres at 44510 W. Mercado Street for $328,616.64
• Final plat approvals for Heritage Charter School, Apex Phase 2, Palomino Ridge Phase 1, and Southbridge Marketplace Phase 2
• Acceptance of Gila River Indian Community grants for police motorcycle and capital improvements
• Public hearing to vacate a portion of N. Maricopa Road between W. Honeycutt Avenue and N. Alterra Parkway
• Intersection participation agreement with Desert Cedars Equities for N. Maricopa Road and W. Honeycutt Avenue

City Council Test Meeting for Votecast Training

The Maricopa City Council will vote on a consent agenda covering a land sale, several subdivision plats, police grants, and a settlement, followed by public hearings on vacating a portion of N. Maricopa Road and related road improvements. They will also hear presentations on a transit study and a water quality update from Global Water.

• Approve purchase of 0.92 acres at 44510 W. Mercado Street for $328,616.64
• Approve final plats for Heritage Charter School, Apex Phase 2, Palomino Ridge Phase 1, and Southbridge Marketplace Phase 2
• Accept Gila River Indian Community grants for police motorcycle and capital improvements
• Public hearing to vacate part of N. Maricopa Road between W. Honeycutt Ave and N. Alterra Pkwy
• Approve settlement agreement with Estrella Gin Business Park, LLC

City Council Test Meeting for Votecast Training

The Maricopa City Council will hold a regular meeting with a consent agenda covering property sales, subdivision plats, police department grants, and a settlement agreement. The regular agenda includes a public hearing on vacating a portion of N. Maricopa Road, a right-of-way dedication, an intersection improvement agreement, and presentations on a transit study and a water quality event. The meeting is open to the public.

• Sale of 0.92 acres at 44510 W. Mercado Street for $328,616.64
• Final plat for Palomino Ridge Phase 1: 226 lots on 63 acres
• Final plat for Apex Phase 2: 48 lots on 2.82 acres
• Public hearing to vacate part of N. Maricopa Road between W. Honeycutt Ave and N. Alterra Pkwy
• Accepting Gila River Indian Community grants for police motorcycle and capital improvements

Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee on 2025-10-22 6:30 PM - Joint Meeting with the City Council

The Maricopa City Council and Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee are holding a joint meeting to hear a presentation from city staff on current and future park development opportunities. This is a discussion and information item, not a final decision. The meeting is open to the public.

• Joint meeting between City Council and Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee
• Presentation on current and future park development opportunities (Item PRAC 25-53)

The Maricopa City Council and Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee held a joint meeting to hear a presentation on the proposed iconic park, a 55-acre development east of the current meeting venue. No formal decisions were made, but there was general agreement to proceed with both the parks master plan and a site plan for the iconic park, developed in tandem with community input. Council members expressed concerns about costs and the need for a needs assessment, while others emphasized balancing sports fields and economic benefits.

• Agreed to proceed with parks master plan and site plan for iconic park (no formal vote)
• No formal approvals or denials made during the meeting

City Council Special Meeting on 2025-10-22 6:30 PM - Joint Meeting with the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee

The Maricopa City Council and Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee will hold a joint special meeting to hear a presentation from city staff. The presentation covers current and future park development opportunities. No votes or decisions are scheduled on the agenda.

• SP 25-04: Joint presentation on current and future park development opportunities

The City Council and Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee held a joint meeting to hear a presentation on the proposed 55-acre Civic Center Park (the 'iconic park'). No formal votes were taken, but there was general agreement to proceed with updating the parks master plan and developing a site plan for the park, with community input. Councilmembers expressed concerns about costs and the need for a needs assessment, while others emphasized economic benefits and phased development.

• Agreed to proceed with parks master plan update and site plan for iconic park (no formal vote)
• Heard presentation on 55-acre Civic Center Park design including cloud structure, splash pad, amphitheater, urban fishing lake, zip lines, and ninja course
• Discussed potential funding via public-private partnerships, development impact fees, and entertainment district
• Staff to gather community feedback from meeting and incorporate into planning

City Council Test Meeting for Votecast Training

The Maricopa City Council will hold a public hearing on vacating a portion of N. Maricopa Road between W. Honeycutt Avenue and N. Alterra Parkway, and will consider approving a land purchase agreement for $328,616.64. The consent agenda includes several subdivision final plats, grant acceptances for police equipment, a settlement agreement, and other routine items. Presentations on a transit study and a water quality update are also scheduled.

• Public hearing to vacate a portion of N. Maricopa Road between W. Honeycutt Avenue and N. Alterra Parkway
• Purchase and Sale Agreement for 0.92 acres at 44510 W. Mercado Street for $328,616.64
• Final plat approvals: Heritage Charter School (15.61 acres), Apex Phase 2 (2.82 acres), Palomino Ridge Phase 1 (63.053 acres), Southbridge Marketplace Phase 2 (8.632 acres)
• Acceptance of Gila River Indian Community grants for police motorcycle and side-by-side vehicle and capital improvement plan
• Settlement agreement with Estrella Gin Business Park, LLC

City Council Test Meeting for Votecast Training

The Maricopa City Council will hold a regular meeting with a consent agenda covering routine items such as land sales, subdivision plats, and grant acceptances, followed by public hearings on road vacation and dedication, and presentations on transit and water quality. The meeting includes an executive session for legal advice.

• Approve sale of 0.92 acres at 44510 W. Mercado Street for $328,616.64
• Approve final plats for Heritage Charter School, Apex Phase 2, Palomino Ridge Phase 1, and Southbridge Marketplace Phase 2
• Accept Gila River Indian Community grants for police motorcycle/utility vehicle and capital improvements
• Public hearing to vacate a portion of N. Maricopa Road between W. Honeycutt Avenue and N. Alterra Parkway
• Approve settlement agreement with Estrella Gin Business Park, LLC

City Council Test Meeting for Votecast Training

The Maricopa City Council will hold a regular meeting with a consent agenda covering routine items such as a liquor license, property purchase, several subdivision plats, police grants, and a settlement. The regular agenda includes a public hearing on vacating a portion of N. Maricopa Road, a map of dedication for its extension, and an intersection agreement. The council will also hear presentations on a transit study and a water quality update from Global Water.

• Purchase of 0.92 acres at 44510 W. Mercado Street for $328,616.64
• Final plat for Heritage Charter School (15.61 acres into 2 lots)
• Final plat for Palomino Ridge Phase 1 (63.053 acres into 226 lots and 24 tracts)
• Public hearing to vacate a portion of N. Maricopa Road between W. Honeycutt Avenue and N. Alterra Parkway
• Acceptance of Gila River Indian Community grants for police motorcycle and side-by-side vehicle

City Council Test Meeting for Votecast Training

The Maricopa City Council is scheduled to vote on a consent agenda containing routine approvals, including a property sale and five subdivision final plats. The regular agenda includes a public hearing to vacate a portion of N. Maricopa Road and the approval of a map of dedication for a road extension. The council will also hear presentations on a transit study and a water quality event.

• Approval of Purchase and Sale Agreement for 0.92 acres at 44510 W. Mercado Street for $328,616.64
• Final plat approval for Heritage Charter School (15.61 acres, 2 lots)
• Final plat approval for Palomino Ridge Phase 1 (63.053 acres, 226 lots, 24 tracts)
• Public hearing to vacate and abandon portion of N. Maricopa Road between W. Honeycutt Avenue and N. Alterra Parkway
• Approval of Map of Dedication for extension of N. Maricopa Road south of W. Honeycutt Avenue

City Council Test Meeting for Votecast Training

The Maricopa City Council will vote on a consent agenda that includes purchasing 0.92 acres on W. Mercado Street for $328,616.64, approving several final plats for residential and commercial subdivisions, accepting police grants from the Gila River Indian Community, and settling litigation with Estrella Gin Business Park. The regular agenda includes a public hearing to vacate a portion of N. Maricopa Road, a map of dedication for its extension, an intersection participation agreement, and presentations on a transit study and a water quality event.

• Purchase of 0.92 acres at 44510 W. Mercado Street for $328,616.64
• Final plat approvals: Heritage Charter School (15.61 acres), Apex Phase 2 (2.82 acres), Palomino Ridge Phase 1 (226 lots), Southbridge Marketplace Phase 2 (8.632 acres)
• Public hearing to vacate a portion of N. Maricopa Road between W. Honeycutt Avenue and N. Alterra Parkway
• Intersection Participation Agreement with Desert Cedars Equities for N. Maricopa Road and W. Honeycutt Avenue improvements
• Acceptance of Gila River Indian Community grants for police motorcycle and capital improvements

Planning & Zoning Commission on 2025-10-13 6:00 PM

The Maricopa Planning & Zoning Commission will approve minutes from the September 22, 2025 meeting. The primary agenda item is a discussion-only review of a Major Development Review Permit for a proposed pavilion and storage building. Staff will also present reports on municipal code requirements for secondary access and public hearing sign postings.

• DRP25-21: Discussion only for a proposed Pavilion and Storage Building on approximately 6.71 acres west of W. Santi Road and N. White and Parker Road
• MISC 25-24: Staff report on municipal code requirements for Secondary and Emergency Access
• MISC 25-25: Staff report on municipal code requirements for Public Hearing/Neighborhood Meeting Sign Postings
• MIN 25-63: Approval of minutes from the September 22, 2025 meeting

The Planning & Zoning Commission held a discussion-only meeting with no formal votes on agenda items. They heard a staff presentation on a Major Development Review Permit for a proposed pavilion and storage building for Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church, and two informational reports comparing Maricopa's requirements for secondary/emergency fire access and public hearing sign postings with other cities. The only action taken was unanimous approval of the September 22, 2025 meeting minutes.

• Approved minutes from September 22, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Heard presentation on DRP25-21 for church pavilion and storage building (discussion only)
• Heard report on secondary/emergency access requirements compared to other cities (discussion only)
• Heard report on public hearing/neighborhood meeting sign postings (discussion only)

City Council Regular Meeting on 2025-10-07 6:00 PM

The Maricopa City Council is meeting to discuss and vote on several items, including a zoning change for a medical campus, a partnership strategy, and an intergovernmental agreement for widening State Route 347. The agenda also includes routine approvals such as subdivision plats, liquor licenses, and a budget committee amendment. A presentation on the Stagecoach Days event is scheduled.

• Rezone 9.33 acres at SE corner of W. Bowlin Rd. and N. John Wayne Pkwy. from D3 PAD to Copper Sky Medical Campus PAD (Zoning Case #PAD25-06)
• Approve IGA with Pinal County for financial contribution to widening Pinal County portion of State Route 347
• Approve first amendment to IGA 25-01 with Town of Gilbert for Fire Service trainings, cost increase from $4,500 to $5,000
• Approve Subdivision Case #SUB24-17, final plat for replat of Lots 16A, 17, 18 of Maricopa Power Center The Wells, subdividing ~34.987 acres into 6 commercial lots
• Approve Special Event Liquor License for 'Thirsty Thirdsday' at 20942 N. Province Parkway on four dates in 2026

The City Council unanimously approved a rezoning of 9.33 acres at the southeast corner of W. Bowlin Rd. and N. John Wayne Pkwy. from D3 Planned Area Development to Copper Sky Medical Campus Planned Area Development, allowing for a future hospital with at least 25 inpatient beds, an operating suite, and a helipad. The council also approved a partnership strategy for expanding services to seniors, teens, and arts and culture, amended to encourage rather than require financial self-sustainability. All consent agenda items, including several subdivision plats, intergovernmental agreements, and a liquor license, were approved unanimously.

• Approved rezoning for Copper Sky Medical Campus PAD (unanimous)
• Approved partnership strategy for seniors, teens, and arts/culture (unanimous, as amended)
• Approved IGA with Pinal County for $20M contribution to SR 347 widening (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including Moonlight Parcel A replat, Maricopa Power Center replat, and fire training IGA (unanimous)
• Approved special event liquor license for Thirsty Thirdsday at 20942 N. Province Pkwy (unanimous)
• Approved ordinance amending Budget and Finance Council Subcommittee (unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Kenneth Longman to Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee (unanimous)
• Approved bingo license change for Maricopa Moose Lodge 2730 (unanimous)

Planning & Zoning Commission on 2025-09-22 6:00 PM

The Maricopa Planning & Zoning Commission will hold public hearings and take action on two zoning map amendments: one to rezone 9.33 acres near W. Bowlin Rd. and N. John Wayne Pkwy. from D3 Copper Sky Planned Area Development to Copper Sky Medical Campus Planned Area Development, and another to rezone 2.21 acres at the southwest corner of W. Honeycutt Rd. and N. Porter Rd. from CB-2 (General Business) to GC (General Commercial). The commission will also discuss, but not act on, a major development review permit for a proposed gas station with convenience store at the same Honeycutt/Porter location. The agenda includes standard items like call to order, public comment, minutes approval, and possible executive session.

• Public hearing and action on rezoning 9.33 acres to Copper Sky Medical Campus PAD (PAD25-06)
• Public hearing and action on rezoning 2.21 acres from CB-2 to GC at W. Honeycutt Rd. and N. Porter Rd. (ZON25-04)
• Discussion only on gas station with convenience store by Terrible's Gas Stations (DRP25-13)
• Approval of minutes from July 28, 2025 meeting
• Possible executive session for legal advice

The Planning & Zoning Commission approved a zoning map amendment (PAD25-06) to rezone 9.33 acres for a Copper Sky Medical Campus, allowing construction of an ER hospital with up to 100,000 square feet and 24-48 beds. They also approved a separate rezone (ZON25-04) for a gas station and convenience store at Honeycutt and Porter Roads, despite initial tabling and a failed denial motion. The commission heard an informational update on the gas station's development review permit.

• Approved PAD25-06 rezoning for Copper Sky Medical Campus (unanimous)
• Approved ZON25-04 rezoning for Terrible's gas station (5-2)
• Tabled then reconsidered ZON25-04 before approval
• Denial motion for ZON25-04 failed (no second)
• Approved minutes from July 28, 2025 meeting (unanimous)

City Council Regular Meeting on 2025-09-16 6:00 PM

The Maricopa City Council will vote on a consent agenda containing multiple land sales, subdivision approvals, and police department grants. Key actions include the sale of property on W. Mercado Street and the final plat approval for a 63-acre residential subdivision. The council will also hold a public hearing to vacate a portion of N. Maricopa Road and discuss a transit study.

• Sale of approximately 0.92 acres at 44510 W. Mercado Street for $328,616.64
• Final plat approval for Palomino Ridge Phase 1, subdividing 63.053 acres into 226 lots
• Public hearing to vacate a portion of N. Maricopa Road between W. Honeycutt Avenue and N. Alterra Parkway
• Approval of settlement agreement related to litigation filed by Estrella Gin Business Park, LLC
• Acceptance of grant funds from Gila River Indian Community for Maricopa Police Department vehicles and capital improvements

City Council Regular Meeting on 2025-09-16 6:00 PM

The Maricopa City Council will hold a regular meeting with a consent agenda covering routine items such as liquor license approval, land purchase, and multiple subdivision plats. The regular agenda includes a public hearing on vacating a portion of N. Maricopa Road, a map of dedication for its extension, and an intersection participation agreement. The council will also hear presentations on a transit study and a water quality update.

• Purchase of 0.92 acres at 44510 W. Mercado Street for $328,616.64
• Final plat approvals for Heritage Charter School, Apex Phase 2, Palomino Ridge Phase 1, and Southbridge Marketplace Phase 2
• Public hearing to vacate a portion of N. Maricopa Road between W. Honeycutt Avenue and N. Alterra Parkway
• Intersection Participation Agreement with Desert Cedars Equities for N. Maricopa Road and W. Honeycutt Avenue improvements
• Gila River Indian Community grants for police motorcycle and capital improvements

The Maricopa City Council approved a consent agenda and several regular agenda items, including the sale of city property at 44510 W. Mercado Street for $328,616.64, the vacation of a 350-foot segment of N. Maricopa Road, and an Intersection Participation Agreement with Desert Cedars Equities for improvements at N. Maricopa Road and W. Honeycutt Avenue. The council also approved five subdivision plats, accepted two Gila River Indian Community grants for the police department, and heard presentations on a transit study and a Global Water water quality event. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved sale of 0.92 acres at 44510 W. Mercado Street for $328,616.64, with one-time payment at close of escrow (unanimous)
• Approved vacation of 350-foot segment of N. Maricopa Road between W. Honeycutt Ave and N. Alterra Pkwy (unanimous)
• Approved Intersection Participation Agreement with Desert Cedars Equities for N. Maricopa Rd/W. Honeycutt Ave improvements (unanimous)
• Approved final plat for Heritage Charter School, 15.61 acres into 2 lots (unanimous)
• Approved final plat amendment for Apex Phase 2 Lots 4-5, 2.82 acres into 48 lots (unanimous)
• Approved final plat for Palomino Ridge Phase 1, 63.053 acres into 226 lots and 24 tracts (unanimous)
• Approved final plat for Southbridge Marketplace Phase 2, 8.632 acres into 7 lots (unanimous)
• Approved two Gila River Indian Community grants for police motorcycle/utility vehicle and capital improvements (unanimous)

City Council Regular Meeting on 2025-09-02 6:00 PM

The Maricopa City Council will vote on several routine items, including a revised Development Services fee schedule, a Public Transit Agency Safety Plan, and a new Bed Tax Policy for hotel/motel tax revenue. They will also consider a subdivision re-plat, accept road maintenance for Moonlight subdivision, and make a committee appointment. The meeting includes public comment periods and a possible executive session.

• Adopt 2025 Public Transit Agency Safety Plan (RES 25-36)
• Approve Anderson Farms Phase 2 re-plat (SUB25-12)
• Adopt revised Development Services fee schedule (RES 25-35)
• Adopt Bed Tax Policy for hotel/motel tax revenue (RES 25-38)
• Accept Moonlight subdivision Phase 1B collector roads into city maintenance (RES 25-34)

The Maricopa City Council approved a consent agenda including the 2025 Public Transit Agency Safety Plan, a re-plat for Anderson Farms Phase 2, and several resolutions. They also unanimously approved a new Bed Tax Policy allocating 5.5% of hotel/motel tax revenue to arts and tourism initiatives, and appointed Mark Ellsworth to the Cultural Affairs and Arts Advisory Committee. No executive session was held.

• Approved 2025 Public Transit Agency Safety Plan (consent agenda)
• Approved Anderson Farms Phase 2 re-plat (consent agenda)
• Approved resolution designating authorized representative for AzDEMA grant (consent agenda)
• Approved accepting Moonlight subdivision Phase 1B collector roads into city maintenance (consent agenda)
• Approved revised Development Services fee schedule (consent agenda)
• Approved minutes from August 5, 2025 meeting (consent agenda)
• Approved certificate of necessity application resolution (consent agenda)
• Approved Bed Tax Policy allocating 5.5% bed tax to arts and tourism (unanimous)

City Council Regular Meeting on 2025-08-05 6:00 PM

The Maricopa City Council will vote on consent agenda items to accept public improvements and maintenance responsibility for internal streets in El Rancho Santa Rosa Parcels 4 and 6. The council will also consider a liquor license recommendation for Say Sushi, an amendment to a development agreement with Vestar Arizona XLIX, and an updated Title VI plan. A presentation recapping the 2025 Wild West Music Fest is scheduled for discussion only.

• RES 25-28: Accept streets in El Rancho Santa Rosa Parcel 4 into city maintenance
• RES 25-29: Accept streets in El Rancho Santa Rosa Parcel 6 into city maintenance
• LIQ 25-07: Recommend approval of liquor license for Say Sushi at 21101 N. John Wayne Parkway, Suite 103
• RES 25-32: Approve First Amendment to development agreement with Vestar Arizona XLIX, LLC
• MISC 25-19: Approve 2025 Title VI Non-Discrimination Implementation Plan

The Maricopa City Council unanimously approved the consent agenda, which included accepting streets in El Rancho Santa Rosa Parcels 4 and 6 into the city maintenance system, recommending approval of a liquor license for Say Sushi, approving a development agreement amendment with Vestar Arizona XLIX, LLC, and adopting the 2025 Title VI Non-Discrimination Implementation Plan. The council also heard a presentation on the 2025 Wild West Music Fest, which showed a net profit of about $2,315 in its second year, but took no formal action on the event.

• Adopted consent agenda unanimously (7-0)
• Approved RES 25-28 accepting El Rancho Santa Rosa Parcel 4 streets into city maintenance
• Approved RES 25-29 accepting El Rancho Santa Rosa Parcel 6 streets into city maintenance
• Approved LIQ 25-07 recommending liquor license for Say Sushi at 21101 N. John Wayne Parkway, Suite 103
• Approved RES 25-32 amending development agreement with Vestar Arizona XLIX, LLC
• Approved MISC 25-19 adopting 2025 Title VI Non-Discrimination Implementation Plan
• Approved minutes from July 15, 2025 regular meeting

Planning & Zoning Commission on 2025-07-28 6:00 PM

The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a discussion-only review of a Walmart building expansion on about 21 acres near W. Maricopa-Casa Grande Hwy. and N. Porter Rd. The agenda also includes approval of prior meeting minutes and standard procedural items.

• Major Development Review Permit DRP25-06 for Walmart expansion (discussion only)
• Site, floor plans, and elevations review for proposed building expansion
• Approval of minutes from July 14, 2025 meeting
• Call to the public with 3-minute speaking limit

The Planning & Zoning Commission approved the minutes from the July 14, 2025 meeting unanimously. The only substantive item was a discussion-only update on Walmart's proposed building expansion for online grocery pickup; no action was taken on it. The meeting adjourned at 6:24 PM.

• Approved minutes from July 14, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Heard discussion-only update on Walmart expansion (DRP25-06), no action taken

City Council Regular Meeting on 2025-07-15 6:00 PM

The Maricopa City Council will hold public hearings on vacating two road segments and consider several rezoning and land use changes, including a 5.1-acre commercial rezoning and a 3.55-acre rezoning. The consent agenda includes routine items such as liquor license recommendations, plat extensions, a bed tax policy, and a grant support resolution. A presentation from Pinal Partnership is scheduled for discussion only.

• Rezone 5.1 acres at NW corner of W. Blazen Trail and N. White and Parker Rd from General Rural to General Commercial (ZON 24-03)
• Rezone 3.55 acres at SE corner of N. Porter Rd and W. Bowlin Rd from Neighborhood Commercial to General Commercial (ZON 25-03)
• Vacate portion of W. Honeycutt Ave east of N. John Wayne Parkway (public hearing)
• Vacate portion of W. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd between N. Greythorn Dr and W. Bowlin Rd (public hearing)
• Approve liquor license for Street Queen Tacos at 21596 N. John Wayne Pkwy, Suite 104

The Maricopa City Council approved a rezoning of 3.55 acres at the southeast corner of N. Porter Rd. and W. Bowlin Rd. from Neighborhood Commercial to General Commercial, allowing for a Terrible's gas station with a convenience store and car wash. The council also approved a general plan land use amendment for the Hartman Ranch development, two right-of-way abandonments, and a consent agenda that included several plat extensions, a liquor license, and a zoning map amendment. A bed tax policy resolution was tabled.

• Approved rezoning for Terrible's gas station, convenience store, and car wash at Porter & Bowlin (unanimous)
• Approved General Plan amendment for 9 acres east of N. Anderson Rd. from Commercial to Master Planned Community (unanimous)
• Approved vacation of a portion of W. Honeycutt Ave. right-of-way (unanimous)
• Approved vacation of a portion of W. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. right-of-way (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including 6-month plat extensions for Sorrento Phase 3 parcels 8, 18, and 19
• Approved liquor license for Street Queen Tacos at 21596 N. John Wayne Parkway, Suite 104
• Approved MOU with AZ DPS for critical force incident investigations
• Tabled bed tax policy resolution (RES 25-30) unanimously

Planning & Zoning Commission on 2025-07-14 6:00 PM

The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold discussion-only reviews of two major development permits: Legacy at Porter, a multi-building commercial retail project, and Terrible's C-Store Bowlin, a gas station with convenience store and carwash. The commission will also discuss and take action on a motion to reconsider and a zoning map amendment to rezone the Terrible's site from Neighborhood Commercial to General Commercial. The agenda includes routine items like call to order, public comment, and approval of prior minutes.

• DRP25-10 Legacy at Porter: review of site, landscape, elevation, and photometric plans for a 6.61-acre commercial retail development at NE corner of W. Applegate Rd. and N. Porter Rd. (discussion only)
• DRP25-09 Terrible's C-Store Bowlin: review of plans for a gas station, convenience store, and carwash on 3.55 acres at SE corner of W. Bowlin Rd. and N. Porter Rd. (discussion only)
• ZON25-03(2): motion to reconsider rezoning of 3.55 acres from Neighborhood Commercial (NC) to General Commercial (GC) at SE corner of W. Bowlin Rd. and N. Porter Rd. (action)
• ZON25-03(3): zoning map amendment to rezone the same 3.55-acre site from NC to GC (action)

The Planning & Zoning Commission unanimously approved a zoning map amendment (ZON25-03(3)) to rezone approximately 3.55 acres at the southeast corner of W. Bowlin Rd. and N. Porter Rd. from Neighborhood Commercial (NC) to General Commercial (GC) for a Terrible's gas station, convenience store, and car wash. The approval includes a stipulation requiring an acoustic study to ensure compliance with city noise ordinances. The commission also heard discussion-only presentations on two major development review permits (Legacy at Porter and Terrible's C-Store Bowlin) and unanimously approved the minutes from the June 23, 2025 meeting.

• Approved zoning map amendment ZON25-03(3) for Terrible's site (NC to GC) with acoustic study stipulation (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from June 23, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Heard discussion-only presentation on DRP25-10 Legacy at Porter (no action)
• Heard discussion-only presentation on DRP25-09 Terrible's C-Store Bowlin (no action)

Planning & Zoning Commission on 2025-06-23 6:00 PM

The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold public hearings and take action on a preliminary plat for a 339-home subdivision, a minor general plan amendment, and a zoning map amendment. The agenda also includes approval of prior meeting minutes and a call to the public.

• SUB 24-07: Preliminary plat for The Sanctuary Phase I, 339 single-family homes on ~83.02 acres at NE corner of W. Maricopa-Casa Grande Hwy. and N. Hartman Rd.
• GPA 24-03: Minor General Plan Amendment on ~9 acres at SE corner of W. Steen Rd. and N. Anderson Rd., changing land use from Commercial (C) to Master Planned Community (MPC).
• PAD 24-07: Zoning Map Amendment on ~193 acres at SE corner of W. Steen Rd. and N. Anderson Rd., rezoning from Hartman Ranch PAD CR-3 to Hartman Ranch PAD.
• MIN 25-39: Review and approval of minutes from June 9, 2025 meeting.

The Commission approved The Sanctuary Phase I subdivision preliminary plat for 339 single-family homes on 83.02 acres, after an initial motion failed 3-3 and an executive session. A minor General Plan Amendment for 9 acres at Steen and Anderson Roads was approved, changing land use from Commercial to Master Planned Community. A zoning map amendment for 193 acres was continued to allow the Hartman family time to consult legal counsel.

• Approved The Sanctuary Phase I preliminary plat (unanimous after initial 3-3 tie)
• Approved Minor General Plan Amendment GPA 24-03 (unanimous)
• Continued Zoning Map Amendment PAD 24-07 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from June 9, 2025 (unanimous)

City Council Regular Meeting on 2025-06-17 6:00 PM

The City of Maricopa Council will vote on a public hearing and ordinance to rezone 184 acres at the southeast corner of N. John Wayne Pkwy and W. Farrell Rd from existing uses to the Maricopa Towne Center Planned Area Development. The consent agenda includes resolutions accepting maintenance responsibility for roads in the El Rancho Santa Rosa and Moonlight subdivisions, as well as an amendment to an intergovernmental agreement with ADOT for Murphy Road and Hartman Road construction. The meeting also includes a presentation of the 2024 Office of Economic Opportunity Annual Report.

• Ordinance ORD 25-08: Rezone 184 acres at SE corner of N. John Wayne Pkwy and W. Farrell Rd to Maricopa Towne Center PAD
• Resolution RES 25-22: Approve Minor General Plan Land Use Amendment for 184 acres at SE corner of N. John Wayne Pkwy and W. Farrell Rd
• Resolution RES 25-14: Accept maintenance responsibility for collector roads in El Rancho Santa Rosa South
• IGA 25-09: Approve amendment to agreement with ADOT for construction of Murphy Road and Hartman Road from GRIC boundary to Honeycutt Road
• Ordinance ORD 25-05: Rezone 263 acres at NW corner of N. Ralston Road and State Route 238 from Industrial to Planned Area Development

The City Council unanimously approved a minor general plan amendment and rezone of approximately 184 acres at the southeast corner of John Wayne Parkway and Farrell Road, changing the land use from commercial, medium density residential, and master planned community to Mixed Use, and from the Avalea PAD to the Maricopa Towne Center PAD. The project allows up to 2,113 residential units at a maximum density of 11.4 units per acre. The council also unanimously adopted the consent agenda, which included accepting streets into the city maintenance system and approving grant application support for two nonprofits.

• Approved minor general plan amendment to Mixed Use for 184 acres at John Wayne Pkwy & Farrell Rd (unanimous)
• Approved rezone of 184 acres from Avalea PAD to Maricopa Towne Center PAD (unanimous)
• Adopted consent agenda including 6 resolutions accepting streets into city maintenance system (unanimous)
• Approved resolution supporting Ak Chin Indian Community grant application for Maricopa Seniors Inc (consent)
• Approved resolution supporting Ak Chin Indian Community grant application for Hope Key Foundation (consent)
• Approved IGA amendment with ADOT for Murphy Road and Hartman Road construction (consent)
• Approved rezone of ~263 acres at Ralston Road & SR 238 from CI-2 to PAD (consent)
• Approved minutes from June 3, 2025 special and regular meetings (consent)

Planning & Zoning Commission on 2025-06-09 6:00 PM

The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on four land-use requests, including a large motor sports park rezoning and three smaller rezoning or subdivision items. The commission will discuss and take action on each item, and may enter executive session for legal advice.

• Rezone 263 acres from Industrial (CI-2) to Apex Motor Sports PAD at Ralston Rd & SR 238
• Rezone 5.0 acres from General Rural to General Commercial at Blazen Trail & White/Parker Rd
• Rezone 3.55 acres from Neighborhood Commercial to General Commercial at Bowlin Rd & Porter Rd
• Approve The Sanctuary Phase I preliminary plat for 339 homes on 83.02 acres
• Approve minutes from May 12, 2025 meeting

The Planning & Zoning Commission approved a rezoning of about 263 acres from Industrial to Apex Motor Sports Planned Area Development (PAD) at Ralston Road and State Route 238, and approved a 5-acre rezoning from General Rural to General Commercial at Blazen Trail and White and Parker Road. A third rezoning request for 3.55 acres from Neighborhood Commercial to General Commercial at Bowlin and Porter Roads failed on a 3-3 tie vote. The commission also tabled a preliminary plat for The Sanctuary Phase I subdivision (339 homes) on a 5-1 vote.

• Approved rezoning of 263 acres to Apex Motor Sports PAD (unanimous)
• Approved 5-acre rezoning from General Rural to General Commercial (unanimous)
• Denied rezoning of 3.55 acres from Neighborhood Commercial to General Commercial (3-3 tie)
• Tabled The Sanctuary Phase I preliminary plat for 339 homes (5-1)

City Council Regular Meeting on 2025-06-03 6:00 PM

The Maricopa City Council will hold a public hearing on the biennial certification of land use assumptions, infrastructure improvement plan, and development impact fees, and will consider an ordinance setting primary and secondary property tax levies for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026. The consent agenda includes dedicating right-of-way for N. Gunsmoke Road and W. Seven Ranch Road, recommending approval of a special event liquor license, and approving meeting minutes. The council will also receive a presentation on the 2024 Municipal Court annual report.

• Public hearing on development impact fees certification for July 1, 2022 – June 30, 2024
• Ordinance levying primary and secondary property taxes for FY 2025-26
• Map of Dedication for N. Gunsmoke Road and W. Seven Ranch Road right-of-way and utility easements
• Special event liquor license recommendation for VA Heath & Wellness Center of AZ Annual Gala at Central Arizona College, Dec. 6, 2025
• 2024 Municipal Court annual report presentation by Presiding Judge Stephen McCarville

The City Council unanimously approved an ordinance levying primary and secondary property taxes for fiscal year 2025-26, formalizing a previously endorsed decision to reduce rates. This marks the seventh consecutive year the city has lowered the primary property tax rate. The council also approved the consent agenda, which included a map of dedication for roads and a special event liquor license.

• Approved property tax levy ordinance for FY 2025-26 (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
• Approved Map of Dedication for N. Gunsmoke Road and W. Seven Ranch Road (consent)
• Approved Special Event Liquor License for VA Health & Wellness Center gala (consent)
• Approved minutes from May 20, 2025 meeting (consent)

City Council Regular Meeting on 2025-05-20 6:00 PM

The Maricopa City Council will hold its regular meeting, addressing routine consent items and several presentations. Key actions include approving a lease with option to purchase for a nonprofit, accepting street maintenance for three Rancho Mirage parcels, and hearing updates on housing and water. The meeting also includes a call to the public and possible executive session.

• Lease agreement with option to purchase for Open Arms Vocational Living Center on 0.16 acres at NE corner of W Mercado St. and N Main St.
• Special event liquor license for Roots Eatery at Copper Sky Recreation Complex for July 4th event
• Intergovernmental agreement with Eloy for transfer of a 2015 BMW Police Motorcycle
• Acceptance of streets into city maintenance for Rancho Mirage Parcels 15, 16, and 21
• Second Amendment to Development Incentive Agreement with Thompson Thrift entities

The City Council approved a lease agreement with option to purchase with Open Arms Vocational Living Center, Inc. for a 0.16-acre city-owned parcel at the northeast corner of W Mercado St. and N Main St. The facility will support young men aging out of foster care with housing, vocational training, mentorship, and mental health services. The vote was 5-0, with Councilmembers Liermann and Manfredi recused. The council also unanimously approved the consent agenda, including a special event liquor license for Roots Eatery and several resolutions accepting streets into the city maintenance system.

• Approved lease with option to purchase for Open Arms Vocational Living Center (5-0, 2 recused)
• Approved special event liquor license for Roots Eatery for July 4th event
• Approved IGA with City of Eloy for transfer of 2015 BMW Police Motorcycle
• Approved resolutions accepting streets in Rancho Mirage Parcels 15, 16, and 21 into city maintenance
• Approved minutes from May 6, 2025 meeting
• Approved Second Amendment to Development Incentive Agreement with TTRG AZ Maricopa Honeycutt entities
• Appointed Laura Oliveri to Cultural Affairs and Arts Advisory Committee
• Heard presentations from Global Water Resources and on updated Housing Assessment

Planning & Zoning Commission on 2025-05-12 6:00 PM

The Planning & Zoning Commission unanimously approved a minor General Plan Amendment changing the future land use designation of approximately 184 acres at the southeast corner of W. Farrell Rd. and N. John Wayne Pkwy. from Commercial, Medium Density Residential, and Master Planned Community to Mixed Use. They also approved the Maricopa Towne Center Planned Area Development (PAD) for a mixed-use commercial and residential development on the same site, and approved the Hogenes Farms Phase I preliminary plat for 406 single-family homes on about 98.56 acres. A development review permit for a Circle K gas station was presented for discussion only, with no action taken.

• Approved General Plan Amendment GPA23-05 (unanimous)
• Approved Maricopa Towne Center PAD rezoning PAD23-04 (unanimous)
• Approved Hogenes Farms Phase I preliminary plat SUB25-06 (unanimous)
• Heard presentation on Circle K development review permit DRP25-04 (no action)

City Council Regular Meeting on 2025-05-06 6:00 PM

The Maricopa City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on a proposed ordinance to increase the general transaction privilege (sales) tax rate by 0.5% for up to 20 years, with exemptions for hotels and food for home consumption. The council will also consider approving an intergovernmental agreement with ADOT for the design and construction of widening State Route 347 between I-10 and the Maricopa city limits. Other actions include adopting a tentative FY25-26 budget and 10-year Capital Improvement Plan, approving two police and fire memoranda of understanding, and several routine consent items.

• Public hearing on Ordinance 25-06 to increase sales tax rate by 0.5% effective Oct 1, 2025, for up to 20 years
• IGA 25-07 with ADOT for SR 347 widening design and construction between I-10 and Maricopa city limits
• Adoption of tentative FY25-26 budget and 10-Year Capital Improvement Plan
• Approval of 2025-2027 MOUs with Fraternal Order of Police Lodge #78 and Professional Firefighters IAFF Local 4561
• Liquor license recommendations for Chilaquiles Modern Kitchen and Mandy's Wine Bar

The City Council unanimously approved a half-cent sales tax increase to fund State Route 347 improvements, effective October 1, 2025, for up to 20 years. The council also approved a $50 million intergovernmental agreement with ADOT for the design and construction of the SR 347 widening. Both measures passed unanimously.

• Approved half-cent sales tax increase for SR 347 (unanimous)
• Approved $50M IGA with ADOT for SR 347 widening (unanimous)
• Adopted FY 2025-2026 tentative budget and 10-Year CIP (unanimous)
• Approved 2025-2027 MOU with police and fire unions (unanimous)
• Approved liquor licenses for Chilaquiles Modern Kitchen and Mandy's Wine Bar (unanimous)
• Approved re-plat of Stonegate Lots 1-4 for commercial development (unanimous)
• Approved appointments to city committees (unanimous)
• Approved IGA with Arizona Dept. of Forestry and Fire Management (unanimous)

Planning & Zoning Commission on 2025-04-28 6:00 PM

The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing and take action on a request by Rose Law Group, on behalf of Private Motor Sports Group, LLC, to rezone about 263 acres from Industrial (CI-2) to the Apex Motor Sports Planned Area Development (PAD) at the northwest corner of Ralston Road and State Route 238. The commission will also review and approve minutes from the April 14, 2025 meeting, hear public comments, and may enter executive session for legal advice.

• Rezone 263 acres from CI-2 to Apex Motor Sports PAD (PAD24-07)
• Site at northwest corner of Ralston Road and State Route 238
• Public hearing with 3-minute speaker limit
• Approval of minutes from April 14, 2025 meeting (MIN 25-24)
• Possible executive session for legal advice

The Planning & Zoning Commission unanimously approved a rezoning request by Rose Law Group on behalf of Private Motor Sports Group, LLC, to rezone approximately 263 acres at the northwest corner of Ralston Road and State Route 238 from Industrial (CI-2) to the Apex Motor Sports Planned Area Development (PAD). The commission also unanimously approved the minutes from the April 14, 2025 meeting. No public comments were made, and no executive session was held.

• Approved rezoning of 263 acres from CI-2 to Apex Motor Sports PAD (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from April 14, 2025 meeting (unanimous)

City Council Regular Meeting on 2025-04-15 6:00 PM

The Maricopa City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on a zoning change for a 2.5-acre parcel at 20864 N. Smith Farms Road from Single Family Residence/Planned Area Development (CR-3/PAD) to Public-Institutional (PI). The council will also consider amendments to the standing committee section of the city code, make committee appointments, and hear the 2024 Fire/Medical Annual Report. Consent items include adding a traffic signal project to the Capital Improvement Plan and recommending approval of a special event liquor license for Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church.

• Zoning change (ZON25-01) for ±2.5 acres at 20864 N. Smith Farms Road from CR-3/PAD to Public-Institutional
• Ordinance to amend Section 2.15.130 (Standing Committee) of the Maricopa City Code
• Addition of Traffic Signal at Smith-Enke Rd & Desert Greens Dr to FY24-25 Capital Improvement Plan
• Special Event Liquor License for Our Lady of Grace Annual Festival, May 2-4, 2025, at 18700 N. Saint Gabriel Way
• 2024 Fire/Medical Annual Report presentation (discussion only)

The Maricopa City Council unanimously approved a rezoning of the 2.5-acre Smith Family Farm parcel from single-family residential to public-institutional to allow its conversion into a historical museum and cultural center. The council also approved adding a traffic signal at Smith-Enke Rd & Desert Greens Dr to the FY24-25 Capital Improvement Plan, a special event liquor license for Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church, and amendments to the city code regarding advisory committee staff liaisons. Committee appointments were made unanimously.

• Approved rezoning of Smith Family Farm (2.5 acres) to Public-Institutional (unanimous)
• Approved adding traffic signal at Smith-Enke Rd & Desert Greens Dr to FY24-25 CIP (unanimous)
• Approved special event liquor license for Our Lady of Grace Annual Festival (unanimous)
• Approved amendments to Section 2.15.130 Standing Committee (unanimous)
• Approved committee appointments (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes from March 25 and April 1 meetings (unanimous)

Planning & Zoning Commission on 2025-04-14 6:00 PM

The Planning & Zoning Commission held a discussion-only hearing on a request to rezone about 263 acres from Industrial (CI-2) to the Apex Motor Sports Planned Area Development (PAD) at the northwest corner of Ralston Road and State Route 238. No action was taken on the rezoning. The commission also heard a presentation on a major development review permit for the Maricopa Field House Copper Sky, but took no action. The meeting was otherwise procedural, including approval of the March 24, 2025 minutes.

• Approved minutes from March 24, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Heard presentation on PAD24-07 rezoning request for Apex Motor Sports PAD (no action)
• Heard presentation on DRP25-03 Maricopa Field House Copper Sky (discussion only)
• Adjourned at 6:24 p.m. (unanimous)

City Council Regular Meeting on 2025-04-01 6:00 PM

The Maricopa City Council will consider approving three land sale agreements totaling about $3.13 million, plus several routine items including intergovernmental agreements and a liquor license. The land sales involve parcels near W Bowlin Road and N John Wayne Parkway, and one near N Alterra Parkway and State Route 347. The meeting also includes public comment periods and a possible executive session for legal advice.

• Sale of 4.0 acres at SE corner of W Bowlin Rd & N John Wayne Pkwy to BR RED Copper Sky 1, LLC for $1,375,000
• Sale of 0.89 acres at same corner to BR RED Copper Sky 3, LLC for $290,763
• Sale of 4.7 acres at same corner to BR RED Copper Sky 2, LLC for $1,467,928.44
• Sale of 2.06 acres near N Alterra Pkwy & SR 347 to Northrim Elevate Holdings, LLC for $897,336
• IGA with Chandler Fire Dept for training; ICAC Task Force agreement; Special Event Liquor License for May 3 event

The City Council unanimously approved three purchase and sale agreements with BR RED Copper Sky entities for land near W Bowlin Road and N John Wayne Parkway, totaling about $3.13 million, to facilitate a new hospital development. The council also approved the consent agenda, including an IGA with Chandler for fire training, a special event liquor license, an ICAC task force agreement, and a land sale to Northrim Elevate Holdings. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting was procedural and informational.

• Approved land sale to BR RED Copper Sky 1, LLC for $1,375,000 (unanimous)
• Approved land sale to BR RED Copper Sky 3, LLC for $290,763 (unanimous)
• Approved land sale to BR RED Copper Sky 2, LLC for $1,467,928.44 (unanimous)
• Approved IGA with City of Chandler for fire training (consent)
• Approved special event liquor license for Pre Mother's Day Sneaker Ball (consent)
• Approved IGA with Phoenix PD for ICAC task force (consent)
• Approved land sale to Northrim Elevate Holdings for $897,336 (consent)
• Approved minutes from March 4, 2025 meeting (consent)

City Council Work Session on 2025-03-25 5:00 PM

The Maricopa City Council is holding a work session to discuss the Strategic Framework, Partnership Policy, and Committee Restructure. This is a discussion item, not a final decision. The meeting is open to the public, and the council may also enter a closed executive session.

• Discussion of Strategic Framework (WS 25-01)
• Discussion of Partnership Policy
• Discussion of Committee Restructure

The City Council held a work session to discuss the Strategic Framework, Partnership Policy, and Committee Restructure, but no formal votes were taken. Staff presented plans to expand recreational options through private partnerships, adjust pricing to be comparable to other cities, and restructure advisory committees with staff liaisons. Councilmembers provided feedback, including suggestions for scholarships and formal reporting mechanisms, and requested yearly updates.

• Discussed Strategic Framework for recreation, including transferring youth soccer to private groups over 2-3 years
• Agreed to change wording in framework item 4 to 'the city will prioritize activities that benefit'
• Agreed to change 'market rate' to 'rate comparable to other cities' in framework item 5
• Discussed Partnership Policy focusing on seniors, arts, and teens, with partnerships to become self-supporting
• Discussed committee restructure, appointing staff liaisons for Parks and Recreation, Senior Advisory, and Cultural Affairs committees
• No formal votes taken; meeting was a work session

Planning and Zoning meeting on 03.10.2025

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on a request by the City of Maricopa to rezone a 2.5-acre parcel (APN 512-01-0010) from Single Family Residence (CR-3) to Public-Institutional (PI), located 0.18 miles north of W. Edison Rd. and N. Butterfield Parkway. The commission will also review and approve the minutes from the February 24, 2025 meeting. The agenda includes standard procedural items such as call to order, roll call, and call to the public.

• Public hearing on rezoning APN 512-01-0010 (2.5 acres) from CR-3 to PI
• Review and approval of minutes from February 24, 2025 meeting
• Possible executive session for legal advice on agenda items

The Planning and Zoning Commission voted unanimously to table a request by the City of Maricopa to rezone approximately 2.5 acres (APN 512-01-0010) from Single Family Residence (CR-3) to Public-Institutional (PI), located 0.18 miles north of W. Edison Rd. and N. Butterfield Parkway. The commission also approved the minutes from the February 24, 2025 meeting. No members of the public spoke during the call to the public.

• Tabled rezoning ZON25-01 for 2.5 acres from CR-3 to PI (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from February 24, 2025 meeting (unanimous)

Planning & Zoning Commission on 2025-03-24 6:00 PM

The Planning & Zoning Commission unanimously approved a rezoning of approximately 2.5 acres at 20864 N. Smith Farms Road from Single Family Residence/Planned Area Development (CR-3/PAD) to Public-Institutional (PI) for the Maricopa Museum. It also unanimously approved a conditional use permit for SmartLink on behalf of AT&T to co-locate equipment on an existing cell tower, increasing its height by 14 feet at 42660 W. Rancho El Dorado Parkway. The commission heard an informational presentation on the City of Maricopa Housing Assessment and approved the minutes from the March 10, 2025 meeting.

• Approved rezoning for Maricopa Museum (ZON25-01) (unanimous)
• Approved conditional use permit for AT&T cell tower co-location (CUP25-01) (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from March 10, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Heard informational presentation on Housing Assessment (no action)

City Council Regular Meeting on 2025-03-04 6:00 PM

The Maricopa City Council will vote on several routine items, including a $4.36 million promissory note amendment, a zoning map change for a 2.93-acre property, and a liquor license recommendation. They will also hear the police department's annual report. The meeting includes standard procedural items and an executive session for legal advice.

• First Amendment to Promissory Note with BEA 1031 Exchange, LLC for $4,358,769.06
• Zoning map amendment (ZON25-02) for Zzeek's Rezone, 2.93 acres near N. Porter Rd. and W. Honeycutt Rd.
• Special Warranty Deed from Tortosa HOA for Honeycutt Road median, east of Hartman Road
• Consent to Sublease and Leaseback between Verizon Wireless and ATC Sequoia for cellular tower at 18800 N. Porter Road
• Liquor license recommendation for Maricopa Moose Lodge at 40521 W. Magnolia Road

The Maricopa City Council tabled a consent to sublease and leaseback for a Verizon cellular tower on city property, then unanimously approved the rest of the consent agenda, including a special warranty deed, a grant resolution, a lift station easement, a zoning ordinance, a promissory note amendment, minutes, and a liquor license. The council also heard the police department's 2024 annual report.

• Tabled consent to sublease and leaseback for Verizon tower at 18800 N. Porter Road (unanimous)
• Approved Special Warranty Deed from Tortosa HOA for Honeycutt Road median (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution supporting grant application to Gila River Indian Community for MCAASA (unanimous)
• Approved Lift Station Easement Agreement with Global Water - Palo Verde Utilities (unanimous)
• Approved Zzeek's Rezone ordinance for 2.93 acres near Porter and Honeycutt (unanimous)
• Approved First Amendment to Promissory Note with BEA 1031 Exchange for $4,358,769.06 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from February 18, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved liquor license recommendation for Maricopa Moose Lodge (unanimous)

Planning & Zoning Commission on 2025-02-24 6:00 PM

The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on a request by the City of Maricopa to rezone two parcels totaling about 2.93 acres from county General Business (CB-2) to municipal General Commercial (GC), located about 300 feet east of the southeast corner of N. Whisker Rd. and W. Honeycutt Rd. The commission will also receive an update on a major development review permit for Zzeek's Pizza, elect officers for 2025, and consider approving the December 23, 2024 meeting minutes.

• Public hearing on rezoning 2.93 acres from CB-2 to GC near N. Whisker Rd. and W. Honeycutt Rd.
• Update on Major Development Review Permit DRP24-16 for Zzeek's Pizza: 3,882 sq ft restaurant and 3,217 sq ft medical/office space on 0.99 acres (APN 510-71-030E)
• Election of Chairman and Vice-Chairman for 2025
• Approval of minutes from December 23, 2024 meeting

The Planning & Zoning Commission unanimously approved a rezoning request by the City of Maricopa to change two parcels totaling approximately 2.93 acres from county General Business (CB-2) to municipal General Commercial (GC), located near N. Whisker Rd. and W. Honeycutt Rd. The commission also elected James Singleton as Chair and Alfonso Juarez III as Vice-Chair for 2025. A major development review permit for Zzeek's Pizza was discussed but no action was taken. The minutes from the December 23, 2024 meeting were approved.

• Approved rezoning of ±2.93 acres from CB-2 to GC (unanimous)
• Elected James Singleton as 2025 Chair (unanimous)
• Elected Alfonso Juarez III as 2025 Vice-Chair (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from December 23, 2024 meeting (unanimous)

City Council Regular Meeting on 2025-02-18 6:00 PM

The Maricopa City Council will consider approving four property sale agreements, three with BR RED Copper Sky LLCs and one with Miravest Inc, totaling about $4.58 million. They will also hear an audit presentation, hold a public hearing on vacating utility easements, and decide on a ground ambulance certificate application. Several routine items are on the consent agenda, including appointments of pro tempore judges and a special event liquor license.

• Sale of 4.22 acres at SE corner of W Edison Rd and N Wilson Ave to Miravest Inc for $1,450,000
• Sale of 4.00 acres at SE corner of W Bowlin Rd and N John Wayne Pkwy to BR RED Copper Sky 1 for $1,375,000
• Sale of 4.7 acres at same corner to BR RED Copper Sky 2 for $1,467,928.44
• Sale of 0.89 acres at same corner to BR RED Copper Sky 3 for $290,763
• Public hearing to vacate two 8-foot utility easements at 44977 W. Hathaway Ave

The City Council unanimously tabled three purchase and sale agreements with BR RED Copper Sky LLC for land intended for a medical campus and hospital near W Bowlin Road and N John Wayne Parkway. Councilmembers expressed concerns about the lack of enforceable guarantees for a full-service hospital in phase two, the absence of a current land appraisal, and potential taxpayer burden. The council also approved several consent agenda items, including the sale of 4.22 acres to Miravest Inc for $1,450,000, and approved a resolution to apply for a Certificate of Necessity for ground ambulance services.

• Tabled CON 25-01, CON 25-02, CON 25-03: land sales to BR RED Copper Sky LLC for medical campus (unanimous)
• Approved CON 25-05: sale of 4.22 acres to Miravest Inc for $1,450,000 (consent agenda)
• Approved RES 25-08: vacating two public utility easements for Grace Community Church (unanimous)
• Approved RES 25-07: application for Certificate of Necessity for ground ambulance services (unanimous)
• Approved RES 25-04, 25-05, 25-06: appointments of three Judges Pro Tempore (consent agenda)
• Approved SPEVLIQ 25-02: special event liquor license for Wild West Music Fest (consent agenda)
• Approved MIN 25-10: minutes from February 4, 2025 meeting (consent agenda)

City Council Regular Meeting on 2025-02-04 6:00 PM

The Maricopa City Council will hold a regular meeting with several action items, including a final plat approval for the Red Valley Ranch Phase 1 subdivision, which would create 287 single-family lots on about 72 acres, and a recommendation on a liquor license for Barro's Pizza. The council will also hear a presentation from Global Water Resources and issue a Black History Month proclamation. The agenda includes routine consent items and an executive session for legal advice.

• Final plat approval for Red Valley Ranch Phase 1: 287 single-family lots on ±72.35 acres (SUB24-09)
• Liquor license recommendation for Barro's Pizza at 21101 N. John Wayne Parkway, Suite E106 (LIQ 25-02)
• Black History Month proclamation (PROC 25-03)
• Presentation and community update from Global Water Resources (PRES 25-02)
• Approval of January 21, 2025 meeting minutes (MIN 25-07)

The Maricopa City Council approved the final plat for Red Valley Ranch Phase 1, a 287-lot residential subdivision on 72.35 acres, along with a liquor license for Barro's Pizza and the January 21 meeting minutes. The council also heard a presentation from Global Water Resources on water supply and a proposed rate case, but took no action on it.

• Approved Red Valley Ranch Phase 1 final plat (SUB24-09) for 287 single-family lots (unanimous)
• Approved liquor license for Barro's Pizza at 21101 N. John Wayne Parkway, Suite E106 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of January 21, 2025 City Council meeting (unanimous)

City Council Regular Meeting on 2025-01-21 6:00 PM

The Maricopa City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on a Major General Plan Amendment to rezone about 716.5 acres south of Maricopa-Casa Grande Highway from residential and open space to Employment. The council will also consider several land sales, liquor licenses, plat approvals, and intergovernmental agreements. The meeting includes proclamations and a call to the public.

• General Plan Amendment GPA24-04: 716.5 acres to Employment (public hearing)
• Sale of 4.0 acres to BR RED Copper Sky 1, LLC for $1,375,000
• Sale of 4.7 acres to BR RED Copper Sky 2, LLC for $1,467,928.44
• Sale of 0.89 acres to BR RED Copper Sky 3, LLC for $290,763
• Rezone 15.13 acres at Bowlin and Hartman from CB-1 to Neighborhood Commercial

The City Council approved a major General Plan amendment rezoning about 716.5 acres south of Maricopa-Casa Grande Highway from residential/open space to Employment (industrial) use, despite no public opposition. The council also unanimously tabled three separate Purchase and Sale Agreements with BR RED Copper Sky LLC for land near Bowlin Road and John Wayne Parkway. All consent agenda items, including a zoning map amendment, liquor licenses, and subdivision plats, were approved unanimously.

• Approved General Plan Amendment GPA24-04 rezoning ~716.5 acres to Employment (unanimous)
• Tabled land sale CON 25-01 with BR RED Copper Sky 1, LLC ($1,375,000)
• Tabled land sale CON 25-02 with BR RED Copper Sky 3, LLC ($290,763)
• Tabled land sale CON 25-03 with BR RED Copper Sky 2, LLC ($1,467,928.44)
• Approved consent agenda including zoning change at Bowlin/Hartman (CB-1 to NC)
• Approved liquor license for Duke's Roadhouse, LLC
• Approved 4 appointments to Planning and Zoning Commission
• Approved 2 subdivision final plat extensions and 2 new plats (Elena Trails Parcels 3 & 4)