Maricopa County, AZ

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will approve the minutes from its June 22, 2026 meeting. It will discuss and take action on a Conditional Use Permit for an existing 99‑foot wireless facility at 44870 W. Hathaway Ave. The commission will also receive a presentation on the mid‑year permitting status for the Planning and Zoning Division, for discussion only.

• Approve minutes from the June 22, 2026 meeting (MIN 26-45).
• Discuss and act on Conditional Use Permit for a 99‑ft wireless facility at 44870 W. Hathaway Ave (CUP 26-02).
• Presentation on mid‑year permitting status for the Planning and Zoning Division (PRES 26-14) – discussion only.
• Possible executive session to obtain legal advice on agenda items.

Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee

The Committee will receive staff updates on parks and partnerships for teen services. Members will also hear reports from the chair, committee members, and the Council Liaison.

• Update from city staff regarding partnerships for teen services
• Update from city staff on parks
• Approval of minutes from March 26, 2026 and May 13, 2026 meetings

Cultural Affairs and Arts Advisory Committee

The Cultural Affairs and Arts Advisory Committee will review a jurying criteria sheet presented by Travis Orian. Members will also discuss and select themes and schedules for the 2027 and potentially 2028 art galleries.

• Review of jurying criteria sheet presented by Travis Orian
• Selection of themes and schedule for 2027 and 2028 art galleries
• Approval of June 15, 2026 meeting minutes

City Council Special Meeting

The City Council will consider several items including a fire service training agreement with the City of Chandler and a partnership between the Maricopa Police Department and the ATF. The agenda also includes ordinances regarding vehicle traffic markings and food truck courts in the Maricopa Station Overlay.

• Intergovernmental Agreement with the City of Chandler for Fire/Medical Department training
• Memorandum of Understanding between Maricopa Police Department and the ATF for eTrace system use
• Ordinance 26-12 regarding vehicle markings, double parking, and vehicle type restrictions
• Ordinance 26-13 regarding food truck courts in the Maricopa Station Overlay
• 2025 Maricopa Municipal Court Report presentation

Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee

The June 24, 2026, meeting of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee was cancelled due to a lack of quorum. The agenda included reports from the chair, committee members, council liaison, city staff updates on teen services and parks, and approval of previous minutes.

• Approval of minutes from March 26, 2026, and May 13, 2026

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Commission will review and act on a request for miscellaneous text revisions to Chapters 10 and 18 of the Maricopa City Code. The meeting also includes the approval of minutes from the April 27, 2026, meeting.

• Public hearing for TXT 26-02 regarding text revisions to Chapters 10 and 18 of the Maricopa City Code
• Approval of minutes from the April 27, 2026, meeting

City Council Regular Meeting

The City Council will consider several routine consent agenda items including liquor license recommendations and street maintenance responsibilities. The regular agenda includes a discussion on updated facility rental fees and a potential land annexation.

• Liquor license recommendation for Buffalo & Wild Wings at 17819 N. Stonegate Road
• Street maintenance responsibility for El Rancho Santa Rosa Parcels 5, 7B, and 8
• Police Department sub recipient agreement for $52,500.00 in Operation Stonegarden grant funds
• Property tax levy ordinance for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027
• Annexation of approximately 72 acres near W. Maricopa Casa Grande Hwy and N. Anderson Rd

City Council Special Meeting

The Maricopa City Council will hold a public hearing regarding the adoption of the final budget for fiscal year 2026-2027. The meeting includes discussion and action on resolution RES 26-21.

• Public hearing and discussion of RES 26-21: Final budget for fiscal year 2026-2027

Cultural Affairs and Arts Advisory Committee

The Cultural Affairs and Arts Advisory Committee will meet to discuss various arts programming initiatives. The agenda includes selecting future art gallery themes and discussing the creation of an Artist Spotlight Calendar.

• Approval of May 18, 2026 meeting minutes
• Discussion of criteria for jurying and judging artwork for gallery selection
• Selection of themes and schedules for 2027 and 2028 art galleries
• Discussion of a possible Artist Spotlight Calendar
• Review of recommendations for Celebration of Arts grants

The committee approved the meeting minutes from May 18, 2026. Members also accepted staff liaison recommendations regarding an Artist Spotlight Calendar and Celebration of Arts grants. Selection of themes and schedules for future art galleries was tabled.

• Approved May 18, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted Staff Liaisons creation of the Artist Spotlight Calendar (unanimous)
• Accepted recommendations of the Staff Liaisons for Celebration of Arts grants (unanimous)
• Tabled selection of themes and schedules for 2027 and 2028 art galleries

Senior Advisory Committee

The Senior Advisory Committee will review previous meeting minutes and hear several reports. Discussion items include a staff liaison report, committee member reports, and an update regarding the RFP for Senior Services.

• Approval of April 20, 2026, meeting minutes (MIN 26-39)
• Update on the RFP for Senior Services (SAC 26-22)
• Staff Liaison report (SAC 26-20)
• Chair and committee member reports (SAC 26-21)
• Council Liaison report (SAC 26-23)

The committee approved the minutes from the April 20, 2026 meeting. Other agenda items including staff, chair, and council liaison reports were discussed but no formal actions were taken.

• Approved April 20, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous vote)

City Council Special Meeting

The City Council will meet with the city's Washington, DC based lobbying team, Nexxus Consulting. The discussion will focus on matters related to federal legislation and agencies.

• Meeting with Nexxus Consulting regarding federal legislation and agencies

The City Council met with Nexxus Consulting to discuss federal legislative matters and funding efforts. The discussion included a $1,470,000 request for a hazmat vehicle and potential future infrastructure opportunities involving rail-related grants.

• Received update on FY 2026 and FY 2027 federal appropriations
• Reviewed $1,470,000 request for a hazmat vehicle

City Council Regular Meeting

The City Council will discuss a new general plan titled 'Advancing Maricopa' for voter ratification. Other items include an intergovernmental agreement for fire service training and a land lease agreement.

• Proclamation for Men’s Health and Mental Health Month
• Intergovernmental Agreement with the City of Scottsdale for Fire Service training
• Lease Agreement with Duke Farms LLC for land near W. Maricopa Casa Grande Highway and N. White and Parker Road
• Presentation from Global Water Resources
• Public Hearing regarding 'Advancing Maricopa' General Plan and Land Use Map

City Council Special Meeting

The Maricopa City Council will meet in a closed executive session that is not open to the public. The discussion involves consultation with the City Attorney regarding the formal and informal employment evaluation process for the City Manager.

• Executive Session ES 26-07: Discussion of City Manager employment evaluation and legal advice

The Maricopa City Council entered a non-public executive session to consult with the City Attorney. The discussion focused on the formal and informal employment evaluation process for the City Manager.

• Entered executive session for City Manager employment evaluation discussion

City Council Regular Meeting

The City Council will consider the fiscal year 2026-2027 tentative budget and a 10-year capital improvement plan. Additional items include property acquisition for roadway improvements at Smith-Enke Rd and Porter Rd, and a public hearing regarding the renaming of W. Cesar Chavez Lane.

• Property acquisition for roadway improvements at Smith-Enke Rd and Porter Rd
• Public hearing for renaming W. Cesar Chavez Lane
• Presentation on the Advancing Maricopa, 2026 General Plan Update
• Adoption of a tentative budget for fiscal year 2026-2027 and the 10-Year Capital Improvement Plan
• Adoption of a Bed Tax Policy regarding hotel/motel tax revenue

The City Council approved the renaming of W. Cesar Chavez Lane to Paul Shirk Avenue and authorized property acquisitions for roadway improvements at Smith-Enke Road and Porter Road. The council also approved the May 5, 2026, meeting minutes.

• Approved May 5, 2026, meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved resolution to acquire property for Smith-Enke Rd and Porter Rd improvements (unanimous)
• Approved renaming W. Cesar Chavez Lane to Paul Shirk Avenue (unanimous)

Cultural Affairs and Arts Advisory Committee

The Cultural Affairs and Arts Advisory Committee will review community arts survey results and a request for proposals for arts programs. Members will also discuss solo artist gallery selection at City Hall and jury art submissions.

• Review of Community Arts survey results
• Discussion of RFP for Community Arts Programs and Creative Opportunities
• Selection process for solo artist gallery at City Hall
• Decision on visual and cultural subcommittee participation
• Jurying of Elements of Nature: Wonders of Mother Nature Art Gallery submissions

The committee approved the selection of 32 artworks for a May through August display at the Maricopa Library, which provides free public access to local art. Members also approved updating the City Hall solo artist program to "Artist Spotlight" and scheduling future reviews based on community feedback. Several other items, including subcommittee participation and committee absenteeism policies, were discussed or tabled without final action.

• Approved March 16, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous vote)
• Approved updating City Hall solo artist program to "Artist Spotlight" and scheduling future reviews
• Approved selection of 32 artworks for May–August library gallery display (unanimous vote)
• Tabled visual and cultural subcommittee participation discussion

Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee will review previous meeting minutes and hear reports from the chair, members, and Council Liaison. The committee is also scheduled to nominate a member to participate in the selection process for the Teen Services Request for Proposals.

• Approval of March 26, 2026, meeting minutes
• Nomination of a committee representative for the Teen Services Request for Proposals
• City staff update on parks

The committee nominated three members to participate in the Teen Services Request for Proposals selection process, pending staff confirmation of member limits. The March 26, 2026, meeting minutes were tabled.

• Nominated Tholin Johnson, Kenneth Longman, and Jason Royal for Teen Services RFP selection (unanimous)
• Tabled approval of March 26, 2026, meeting minutes

City Council Regular Meeting

The City Council will consider several routine items including a new community designation policy and adjustments to the summer meeting schedule. Discussion also includes accepting responsibility for local streets in El Rancho Santa Rosa Parcel 7A and a liquor license request for an event at Copper Sky.

• Accepting street maintenance responsibility for El Rancho Santa Rosa Parcel 7A
• Special event liquor license for Roots Eatery at Copper Sky on July 4, 2026
• Adjusting the July and August City Council meeting schedule
• Adopting a Special Community Designation Requests Policy
• Proclamations for Drinking Water Week and Peace Officers Memorial Day

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a major general plan amendment. The commission is scheduled to discuss and take action on the state mandated 'Advancing Maricopa, 2026' update.

• Public Hearing: Major General Plan Amendment, GPA26-01 Advancing Maricopa 2026

The Commission approved the minutes from the March 23, 2026, meeting. Members held a public hearing regarding the Advancing Maricopa 2026 General Plan Update to discuss its goals, policies, and next steps for City Council review.

• Approved March 23, 2026, meeting minutes (unanimous)

City Council Work Session

City Manager Benjamin Bitter will present the City's preliminary draft operating budget for fiscal year 2026-2027. The presentation also includes the Capital Improvement Plan budget.

• Preliminary draft fiscal year 2026-2027 operating budget
• Capital Improvement Plan budget

The City Council reviewed a proposed $85.8 million operating budget and a $181.2 million Capital Improvement Plan. The presentation included a proposal to reduce the primary property tax rate to return approximately $824,000 to residents. No formal votes were taken during this work session.

• Proposed reduction of primary property tax rate from 3.4773 to 3.3279
• Proposed reduction of secondary property tax rate for Copper Sky bonds from 0.59 to 0.55
• Proposed $85.8 million operating budget for FY 2027
• Proposed $181.2 million Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) budget

City Council Regular Meeting

The City Council will consider several zoning changes and municipal code updates. The agenda also includes an intergovernmental agreement for school resource officers and various committee appointments.

• Zoning amendment for 2.31 acres north of Maricopa-Casa Grande Highway
• Rezoning of +/- 193 acres at W. Steen Rd. and N. Anderson Rd.
• Intergovernmental Agreement with Maricopa Unified School District for five School Resource Officers ($1,773,377 over three years)
• Appointment of vacancies for Planning and Zoning Commission and Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee
• Amendments to City Code regarding Public Places, Vehicles and Traffic, and Building Regulation

The City Council approved two zoning map amendments and filled vacancies on the Planning and Zoning Commission and the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee. An intergovernmental agreement regarding School Resource Officers was tabled for future discussion.

• Approved height amendment for industrial land in Homestead at Rancho El Dorado (7-0)
• Approved rezoning of 193 acres in Hartman Ranch PAD (7-0)
• Tabled Intergovernmental Agreement with Maricopa Unified School District for SROs
• Approved April 7, 2026, meeting minutes (7-0)
• Appointed Robert Rowe to the Planning and Zoning Commission (7-0)
• Appointed Jason Royal to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee (7-0)

Senior Advisory Committee

The Senior Advisory Committee will review the 2026 Active Adult Services Survey results. The committee is also scheduled to take action on a Request for Proposals (RFP) for Senior Services.

• Approval of February 9, 2026 meeting minutes
• Discussion of 2026 Active Adult Services Survey results
• Action on an RFP for Senior Services
• Staff report from Travis Orian
• Reports from the chair, committee members, and Council Liaison

The committee approved the minutes from the February 9, 2026 meeting. Discussion included updates on Fourth of July fireworks and community center staffing. The next meeting is scheduled for June 15, 2026.

• Approved February 9, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous vote)

City Council Regular Meeting

The City Council will discuss and vote on approving a land sale for $1.47 million, a liquor license for a Circle K store, and two zoning map amendments. The meeting also includes a public hearing on a land use change and the presentation of the Police Department's annual report.

• Approve sale of 4.22 acres for $1,470,000
• Approve liquor license for Circle K Store #9609
• Rezone 2.1 acres to General Mixed-Use (MU-G)
• Public hearing: Change land use to High Density Residential (HDR)
• Rezone 150.86 acres to Planned Area Development (PAD)

The City Council approved a series of items via the consent agenda, including a liquor license, roadway improvement funding, and a property sale. The council also approved an ordinance to rezone land north of W. Bowlin Road.

• Approved Circle K Store #9609 Series 9 liquor license (unanimous)
• Approved Pinal County Subrecipient Agreement for Wilson Ave roadway improvements (unanimous)
• Approved $1,470,000.00 purchase and sale agreement for property near W. Edison Road and N. Wilson Ave (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning of 2.1 acres north of W. Bowlin Road to General Mixed-Use (unanimous)
• Approved March 3 and March 24, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved various advisory committee meeting minutes (unanimous)

City Council Special Meeting

The City Council will meet in a closed executive session to discuss pending legal claims against the city and potential annexations, as well as updates on current agreements and real property transactions. The meeting is not open to the public.

• Executive session to discuss pending claims by S3 Biotech, Copper Sky Hotel, and Copper Sky Extended Care Group
• Executive session to discuss potential annexations and future city growth
• Executive session to discuss updates on current agreements and potential new real property agreements

The City Council held a special meeting consisting entirely of closed executive sessions. No substantive decisions or public votes were recorded during this meeting.

• No substantive decisions were made

Public Safety Personnel Retirement System Board

The Public Safety Personnel Retirement System Board will vote to appoint a new local board secretary and consider multiple police officer hires into the retirement system. The board will also acknowledge separations and clarify hire dates for prior enrollees. Action items include enrollment of officers with and without pre-existing conditions.

• Appointment of a new local board Secretary (PSPRS 26-01)
• Enrollment of Jorge Soto-Perez and Fernando Cuevas as Police Officers with no pre-existing conditions (PSPRS 26-02)
• Enrollment of Tracey Angeli, MeiLin McDonald, Tristan Miller, Kevin Ingram, Oscar Sanchez, and Andrew Wagner as Police Officers with pre-existing conditions (PSPRS 26-03)
• Termination of membership for Matthew Rexinger, exiting drop into standard retirement (PSPRS 26-04)
• Clarification of PSPRS hire dates for Dustin Denning and Eric Goodman (PSPRS 26-06)

The Public Safety Personnel Retirement System Board approved several new police officer hires and the termination of membership for one departing employee. The board also acknowledged a subsidy request and return to work status for Alfonso Galindo.

• Approved December 2, 2025 meeting minutes
• Approved appointment of a new local board Secretary or alternate
• Approved hiring of Jorge Soto-Perez and Fernando Cuevas (no pre-existing conditions)
• Approved hiring of Tracey Angeli, MeiLin McDonald, Tristan Miller, Kevin Ingram, and Oscar Sanchez (with pre-existing conditions)
• Approved termination of membership for Matthew Rexinger
• Approved subsidy request and return to work status for Alfonso Galindo

Public Safety Personnel Retirement System Board

The Public Safety Personnel Retirement System Board will vote to appoint a new local board Secretary and will acknowledge the separation of firefighter Marche Dennard, terminating her PSPRS membership. The board will also clarify PSPRS hire dates for four new firefighters and approve minutes from the December 2, 2025 meeting. A call to the public and possible executive session are also on the agenda.

• Appointment of new local board Secretary (PSPRS 26-07)
• Termination of membership for Marche Dennard, Firefighter, separation date 12/24/2025 (PSPRS 26-08)
• Clarification of PSPRS hire dates for firefighters Jameson Gallup, Richard Hobson, Kai Benjamin, and Jessica Balwinski, all with hire date 12/04/2025 (PSPRS 26-09)
• Approval of meeting minutes from December 2, 2025
• Possible executive session for legal advice

The Board approved the December 2, 2025, meeting minutes and the termination of membership for firefighter Marche Dennard. The Board also discussed clarifications regarding hire dates for four firefighters.

• Approved December 2, 2025, meeting minutes
• Approved termination of membership for Marche Dennard (Firefighter)
• Discussed PSPRS hire date clarifications for Jameson Gallup, Richard Hobson, Kai Benjamin, and Jessica Balwinski

Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee will approve minutes from the previous meeting and hear reports from committee members, the Council Liaison, and staff. The agenda includes a discussion and recommendation regarding a request for proposals for a teen partnership program and updated rental and membership rates for facilities.

• Approval of minutes from February 25, 2026 meeting
• Discussion and recommendation on teen partnership RFP
• Discussion and recommendation on updated rental and membership rates
• Reports from committee members and Council Liaison
• Discussion on future agenda items and next meeting date

The committee approved the minutes from the February 25, 2026 meeting. Other agenda items including staff updates on teen partnerships, rental rates, and parks were discussed but no formal actions were recorded.

• Approved February 25, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous)

City Council Special Meeting

The City Council will host a dinner with the Ak-Chin Tribal Council to discuss potential partnerships, transportation, regional planning, and economic development. The meeting is scheduled for March 24, 2026.

• Dinner with Ak-Chin Tribal Council to discuss partnerships and economic development
• Discussion of transportation matters and regional planning
• Meeting at Maricopa Library and Cultural Center
• Public meeting open to residents

The City Council received updates regarding the city's pending ambulance service application and plans for hazardous materials response. Discussions also covered emergency management hiring, a pedestrian overpass project, and regional transportation planning.

• Ambulance service application submitted and currently under review
• Six ambulances ordered for future deployment
• Hazardous materials response planned as a future venture requiring specialized vehicles
• Angela Eastman hired as new emergency manager
• Pedestrian overpass project currently under construction near the railroad tracks

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Maricopa Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing to discuss and take action on two zoning map amendments. One request seeks to rezone approximately 193 acres from Single-Family Residential to Planned Area Development, while the other seeks to amend zoning standards for approximately 2.31 acres of Light Industry & Warehouse. The commission will also discuss the draft Advancing Maricopa General Plan update.

• Public Hearing: Hartman Ranch PAD CR-3 to PAD (193 acres)
• Public Hearing: Homestead at Rancho El Dorado PAD CI-1 amendment (2.31 acres)
• Discussion: Advancing Maricopa General Plan update
• Approval of March 9, 2026 meeting minutes
• Executive session for legal advice

The Planning & Zoning Commission approved a zoning map amendment for the Hartman Ranch PAD and a height increase for a proposed hotel at The Wells. A public hearing was also held regarding the draft Advancing Maricopa General Plan update.

• Approved March 9, 2026, meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved Hartman Ranch PAD zoning map amendment (5-0)
• Approved height increase for hotel at The Wells PAD (5-0)
• Held public hearing for Advancing Maricopa General Plan update (discussion only)

Cultural Affairs and Arts Advisory Committee

The Cultural Affairs and Arts Advisory Committee will approve the minutes from its February 9, 2026 meeting. It will hear a report on the Willow Room’s recent name change to Willow Arts Studio. The committee will discuss and vote on recommending that the City Hall Arts Gallery be renamed the Judith and Gary Zainmont Arts Gallery. Additional items include reviewing the process for selecting a solo‑artist gallery and coordinating Plein Air arts events.

• Approve minutes from the February 9, 2026 meeting (MIN 26-20).
• Hear Councilmember Liermann’s report on renaming the Willow Room to Willow Arts Studio (Resolution 26-05) – discussion only.
• Vote to recommend renaming City Hall Arts Gallery to Judith and Gary Zainmont Arts Gallery – discussion and action (CAAC 26-16, 26-17).
• Review and determine process and schedule for selecting a solo‑artist gallery at City Hall – discussion and action (CAAC 26-21).
• Discuss participation and coordination of Plein Air arts events – discussion and recommendation (CAAC 26-22).

The committee approved the minutes from the February 9, 2026, meeting. Several items, including the naming of the City Hall Arts Gallery and the solo artist gallery process, were tabled for future discussion.

• Approved February 9, 2026, meeting minutes (unanimous vote)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Commission will consider a general plan amendment and a planned area development for Sunrise Ranch. These items involve changing land use categories and establishing residential community standards near State Route 238 and N. Green Road. The Commission will also elect its Chairman and Vice-chairman for the remainder of 2026.

• GPA25-03: Minor General Plan Amendment to redesignate 12.94 acres from Medium Density Residential to High Density Residential at Sunrise Ranch
• PAD25-04: Planned Area Development rezoning approximately 150.86 acres from Industrial Zone (CI-2) to Planned Area Development for Sunrise Ranch
• PZ 26-03: Election of a Chairman and Vice-chairman for the remaining 2026 term

The Commission approved a General Plan amendment and a Planned Area Development rezoning for the Sunrise Ranch project. Additionally, the Commission elected Robert Klob as Chair and Robert Brems as Vice Chair for the remainder of the 2026 term.

• Approved February 9, 2026 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved GPA25-03 Sunrise Ranch General Plan amendment (4-2)
• Approved PAD25-04 Sunrise Ranch rezoning to Planned Area Development (4-2)
• Elected Robert Klob as Chair (unanimous)
• Elected Robert Brems as Vice Chair (unanimous)

City Council Regular Meeting

The Maricopa City Council will consider a zoning code amendment (ORD 26-03), approve the sale of 0.92 acres on Mercado Street for $328,616.64 (CON 26-04), authorize a special event liquor license for the Wild West Music Festival (SPEVLI 26-04), and adopt a resolution to finance acquisition of fire apparatus (RES 26-04). A presentation on sidewalk use and pedestrian safety, including e-bikes and e-scooters, will be discussed but not voted on.

• ORD 26-03: Adopt 2026 Amendment to Title 18 Zoning Code, amending chapters 18.135 and 18.155
• CON 26-04: Approve purchase and sale agreement for 0.92 acres at 44510 W. Mercado Street for $328,616.64
• SPEVLI 26-04: Recommend approval of special event liquor license for Wild West Music Festival at Copper Sky, March 27–29, 2026
• RES 26-04: Determine need to acquire fire apparatus using a financing agreement and authorize CFO to execute documents
• PRES 26-04: Presentation on proposed sidewalk use and pedestrian safety code amendments, including e-bikes and e-scooters

The City Council approved several items via the consent agenda, including updates to the city's zoning code. Additionally, the council authorized a $328,616.64 real property purchase and a special event liquor license for the Wild West Music Festival.

• Approved 2026 Amendment to Title 18 Zoning Code
• Approved special event liquor license for Wild West Music Festival at Copper Sky
• Approved $328,616.64 purchase and sale agreement for property near W. Mercado Street
• Approved minutes from January 22, February 17, and February 19 meetings

Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee

The committee will review previous meeting minutes and hear reports from the chair, staff liaison, and council liaison. A joint discussion with the Youth Council regarding teen survey findings is also scheduled.

• Approval of January 28, 2026, meeting minutes
• Joint discussion with Youth Council on teen survey findings

The committee approved the meeting minutes from January 28, 2026. Members discussed community engagement updates, upcoming pickleball court construction, and findings from a teen survey regarding youth spaces.

• Approved January 28, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous vote)

City Council Work Session

The City Council will hold a work session to discuss the preliminary draft Capital Improvement Plan for fiscal year 2026-2027 and general budget and finance items.

• WS 26-01: Review of preliminary draft Capital Improvement Plan for fiscal year 2026-2027
• WS 26-02: Discussion of general budget and finance items

The City Council held a work session to review the preliminary draft of the 10-year Capital Improvement Plan. The presentation included a breakdown of projected revenues, expenditures, and specific high-priority projects such as road widening and bridge construction. No formal votes or approvals were taken during this session.

• Presented preliminary FY2026-27 Capital Improvement Plan draft
• Discussed $189 million projected one-year CIP for fiscal year 2026-27

City Council Special Meeting

The City Council will meet in a closed executive session to discuss pending legal claims filed against the city, including those from Estrella Gin Business Park, S3 Biotech, and Copper Sky entities. The session is not open to the public.

• Executive Session 26-03: Discussion with attorney regarding pending claims
• Pending claims from Estrella Gin Business Park, LLC
• Pending claims from S3 Biotech, LLC
• Pending claims from Copper Sky Hotel and Residential Group, LLC
• Pending claims from Copper Sky Extended Care Group, LLC

The City Council entered a non-public executive session to consult with the City attorney. The discussion focused on the City's position and instructions regarding pending claims, including those filed by Estrella Gin Business Park, LLC, S3 Biotech, LLC, Copper Sky Hotel and Residential Group, LLC, and Copper Sky Extended Care Group, LLC.

• Entered executive session to discuss pending legal claims

City Council Regular Meeting

The Maricopa City Council will vote on a pension funding policy for the Public Safety Personnel Retirement System. It will also consider liquor license extensions for Roots Eatery and a special event license for Mandy's Wine Bar, rename a library room, approve recent meeting minutes, and discuss the city’s annual financial audit and strategic priorities.

• RES 26-03 – Adopt Public Safety Personnel Retirement System pension funding policy for FY 2026
• LIQ 26-01 – Recommend approval of an extension of premises/patio permit for Roots Eatery, LLC at 20046 N. John Wayne Parkway
• SPEVLI Q 26-03 – Recommend approval of a special event liquor license for Mandy's Wine Bar at Mike Ingram Heritage Park, 44240 W Maricopa-Casa Grande Hwy
• RES 26-05 – Rename the Willow Room at the Maricopa Library & Cultural Center to the Willow Arts Studio
• PRES 26-02 – Hear presentation on the audit of the City’s Annual Comprehensive Financial Report and Annual Expenditure Limitation Report for FY ending June 30, 2025

The City Council approved the consent agenda, excluding item 7.4. Mayor Smith issued a proclamation designating February 17, 2026, as Sepsis Awareness Day in Maricopa.

• Proclaimed February 17, 2026, as Sepsis Awareness Day
• Adopted the Consent Agenda minus item 7.4 (7-0)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will meet to approve minutes from a previous session and hold a public hearing on a request to rezone approximately 2.1 acres from Transitional to General Mixed-Use zoning.

• Approve minutes from January 26, 2026 meeting
• Public hearing: Rezoning two parcels (2.1 acres) to General Mixed-Use (MU-G)
• Executive session for legal advice on agenda items

The Commission approved a city-initiated request to rezone approximately 2.1 acres from the county Transitional (TR) district to the municipal General Mixed-Use (MU-G) district. The land, owned by ETP Investments, is located east of North Maya Angelou Drive and north of West Bowlin Road. The Commission also approved the minutes from the January 26, 2026 meeting.

• Approved January 26, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning of two parcels near North Maya Angelou Drive and West Bowlin Road (unanimous)

Senior Advisory Committee

The Senior Advisory Committee will approve January meeting minutes, hear reports from staff and members, and discuss results of the 2026 Active Adult Services Survey and a wrap-up of the 2026 Senior Info/Expo. The meeting is open to the public.

• Approve minutes from January 12, 2026 meeting
• Hear report from Staff Liaison Travis Orian
• Discuss results of the 2026 Active Adult Services Survey
• Hear wrap-up from events team on the 2026 Senior Info/Expo
• Discuss future agenda items and next meeting date

The committee approved the minutes from the January 12, 2026, meeting. Members discussed various upcoming community events and reports. The next meeting was scheduled for April 20 at 4:00 PM.

• Approved January 12, 2026, meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Scheduled next meeting for April 20 at 4:00 PM

Cultural Affairs and Arts Advisory Committee

The Cultural Affairs and Arts Advisory Committee will review a City Arts Survey data presentation and discuss participation in the Copa Cultural Night Market. Members will also consider taking on oversight of a second City Hall Art Gallery.

• Plein Air Arts events presented by Councilmember Liermann
• City Arts Survey data presentation by Quinn Konold
• Participation and objectives at Copa Cultural Night Market
• Oversight of the second City Hall Art Gallery

The committee approved the January 12, 2026 meeting minutes and voted to take on oversight of the second City Hall Art Gallery. Members discussed upcoming Heritage Park ribbon cutting and participation at the Copa Cultural Night Market.

• Approved January 12, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved committee oversight of the second City Hall Art Gallery (unanimous)

City Council Regular Meeting

The Maricopa City Council will hold public hearings on two resolutions to vacate a portion of North Maricopa Road and a public utilities easement. The consent agenda includes special event liquor licenses for Copa Cultural and Copa Paws & Claws events. Council will also consider an appointment to the Cultural Affairs and Arts Advisory Committee.

• Public hearing on vacating portion of North Maricopa Road between W. Honeycutt Avenue and N. John Wayne Parkway
• Public hearing on vacating a public utilities easement on APN 510-27-0380 south of N. Maricopa Rd.
• Special event liquor license for Roots Eatery at Copa Cultural on Feb 21 at Copper Sky, 44345 W. Martin Luther King Jr Blvd
• Special event liquor license for Copa Paws & Claws on April 4 at Pacana Park, 19000 N. Porter Rd
• Appointment to fill vacancy on the Cultural Affairs and Arts Advisory Committee

The City Council approved two special event liquor licenses and an appointment to the Cultural Affairs and Arts Advisory Committee. Additionally, the council adopted the consent agenda and previous meeting minutes.

• Adopted the Consent Agenda (7-0)
• Approved Roots Eatery special event liquor license for Copa Cultural (7-0)
• Approved Kelly Anderson special event liquor license for Copa Paws & Claws (7-0)
• Approved January 20, 2026, meeting minutes (7-0)
• Appointed Thomas Schilling to the Cultural Affairs and Arts Advisory Committee (7-0)

Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee will approve minutes from prior meetings, hear staff reports on park projects and partnerships, and discuss its participation in the Copa Cultural Night Market. The committee will also vote to appoint a new vice chair.

• Approve minutes from September 24, 2025 and November 19, 2025 meetings
• Discuss participation in Copa Cultural Night Market
• Hear updates on park projects and partnership strategy
• Vote to appoint a new Vice Chair
• Hear reports from committee chair, members, and Council Liaison

The committee approved the January 28, 2026 meeting minutes and voted to participate in the Copa Cultural Night Market. James Lligins was appointed as the new Vice Chair. Staff provided updates on several park projects including Heritage Park and Lakeview Park Phase 2.

• Approved January 28, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved participation in Copa Cultural Night Market (unanimous)
• Appointed James Liggins as Vice Chair (unanimous)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Maricopa Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on proposed text revisions to the city's zoning ordinance and discuss electing officers for 2026. The meeting also includes approval of previous minutes and a legal consultation session.

• Public Hearing: TXT25-01 (Zoning Ordinance revisions)
• Election of Officers for 2026
• Approval of Minutes from December 8, 2025
• Executive Session: ES26-02 (Roles and Responsibilities)
• City Hall at 39700 W. Civic Center Plaza

The Commission approved text revisions to the Maricopa Zoning Ordinance regarding administrative review authority. Additionally, James Singleton was re-elected as Chair and Robert Klob was elected as Vice-Chair for 2026.

• Approved December 8, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved text amendments to Chapter 18 - Maricopa Zoning Ordinance (unanimous)
• Re-elected James Singleton as Chair (unanimous)
• Elected Robert Klob as Vice-Chair (unanimous)
• Entered Executive Session for legal advice (unanimous)

City Council Special Meeting

The City Council and staff will meet to review and discuss the future planning of Maricopa, as well as city processes and practices. No votes or formal decisions are scheduled; the meeting is a discussion-only work session under agenda item SP 26-01.

• Discussion of future city planning and city processes/practices (SP 26-01)

The council reviewed numerous updates on transportation projects, economic development, parks planning, and a proposed resident survey. No motions were voted on or formally approved during the meeting.

City Council Regular Meeting

The City Council will consider a $2.46 million purchase of a fire truck, a zoning amendment for 3.6 acres, and the adoption of 2024 building codes. The meeting also includes the approval of meeting minutes and intergovernmental agreements.

• Purchase of E-One fire truck for $2,461,592.00
• Zoning amendment to rezone 3.6 acres to GC district
• Adoption of 2024 Building Codes
• Approval of 2026 Legislative Platform
• Maintenance Agreement for Moonlight Flood Control Structures

The City Council adopted a zoning amendment that rezones approximately 3.6 acres from the Pinal County CB-2 (General Business) district to the municipal GC (General Commercial) district, as referenced in case #ZON25-05. The council also adopted the consent agenda, removing items 7.1 and 7.4 and correcting a time entry, with the motion passing unanimously. No other substantive actions were recorded in this meeting.

• Approved zoning amendment rezoning 3.6 acres to General Commercial (no vote tally provided)
• Adopted consent agenda minus items 7.1 and 7.4, corrected time entry (unanimous)

Task Force on Honoring Founders

The Task Force on Honoring Founders will approve minutes from November and December 2025, discuss the development of the 'Founders Pedestal' with staff and the Historical Society, and review budget information for the project.

• Approval of minutes from November 20, 2025 and December 8, 2025 meetings
• Discussion on developing the 'Founders Pedestal' with the Historical Society
• Review of budget information for the project
• Discussion on potential quotes for the monument
• Discussion on drafting a letter of intent regarding the History Walk

The Task Force approved the minutes from the November 20, 2025 and December 8, 2025 meetings. Members reached consensus to recommend Kelly Anderson’s October 15, 2003 quote for the pedestal. They noted no budget is currently allocated and an estimate of about $30,000 was given, requiring a new budget request. The group decided only the Memorandum of Understanding needs formal council approval and no further Task Force meetings will be scheduled unless issues arise.

• Approved minutes from Nov 20 2025 and Dec 8 2025 meetings (3‑0 vote)
• Reached consensus to recommend Kelly Anderson’s October 15 2003 quote for the pedestal
• Noted no budget currently allocated for the Founders pedestal; estimated cost ≈ $30,000
• Stated a new budget request will be needed for the project in the next fiscal year
• Discussed draft letter of intent with Historical Society clarifying maintenance and event use
• Decided formal council approval will be required only for the Memorandum of Understanding
• Determined no further Task Force meetings will be scheduled unless issues arise

Senior Advisory Committee

The Senior Advisory Committee will meet to approve minutes from a previous meeting and discuss the senior perspective on the upcoming General Plan. The body will also hear reports from staff and the Council Liaison, and discuss the 2026 Senior Info/Expo and Lunch and Learn presentations. The committee will vote to appoint a Chair, Vice Chair, and Secretary.

• Approve minutes from December 15, 2025
• Discuss senior viewpoint on General Plan
• Discuss 2026 Senior Info/Expo and subcommittee roles
• Discuss 2026 Lunch and Learn presentations
• Vote to appoint Chair, Vice Chair, and Secretary

Cultural Affairs and Arts Advisory Committee

The Cultural Affairs and Arts Advisory Committee will approve minutes from a prior meeting and discuss committee participation in the Copa Cultural Night Market and the Visual Arts subcommittee. The body will also review input for a Futures Planning Session and jury art submissions for a gallery.

• Review and discuss input for Futures Planning Session
• Discuss committee participation in Copa Cultural Night Market
• Discuss Visual Arts and Cultural Arts subcommittees participation
• Jury art submissions from Pets, an Extension of Family Art Gallery
• Approve minutes from November 17, 2025 meeting