Maricopa meeting summaries, agendas, and minutes

Maricopa County Board of Adjustment approves two property variances; most committees still in agenda-only stage

The Maricopa County Board of Adjustment and Drainage Review Board approved two variance requests on July 16, 2026, each by a 5-0 vote, making it the only body in the past two weeks with published minutes confirming decisions.

Board of Adjustment approves two variances

The board approved variance requests for the Red Ledge Property (case BA260033) and the Smith Property (case BA260029), each with condition 'a' and a 5-0 vote. A third variance request for the Coffey Property (BA250069) was withdrawn, so no action was taken. No board action was recorded for the Buringrud Property request (BA260035) in the minutes.

Community Development Advisory Committee meets twice

The CDAC held a July 8 organizational meeting to appoint a new chair and vice chair, approve March 11, 2026 meeting minutes, and receive a member orientation. No substantive policy or funding decisions were listed. On July 15, the committee scheduled a special meeting with a single action item: approval of a proposed adjustment to CDBG-CV funding. Minutes for both meetings have not yet been published, so outcomes are not confirmed.

Benefit Board to weigh 2027 health premiums

The Maricopa County Self-Insured Benefits Trust Fund Board of Trustees met July 15 to receive a presentation on Health and Welfare Benefits plan changes and premiums for Fiscal Year 2028 and Plan Year 2027. The agenda included a motion to recommend total premiums for Plan Year 2027 to the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors for approval. The meeting also listed a possible vote to recess into executive session for attorney advice and a call to the public by Chair Rex Jorgensen. Minutes are not yet published.

Board of Supervisors set to review 14 planning items

A July 15 agenda listed 14 planning and zoning items for the Board of Supervisors, identified by reference numbers including Z2022077, MCP250004, Z250009, SU250029, SU250040, Z250040, SU250041, SU260005, Z260005, SU260006, SU260009, Z260009, Z260015, and Z260017. Each item had a staff report attached, but the agenda text provided no project names, dollar amounts, or street addresses. Minutes are not yet published.

Building Code Advisory Board reviews 2024 code amendments

The Building Code Advisory Board held a special hybrid meeting July 14 to discuss draft amendments to several 2024 international building codes — the International Building Code, International Existing Building Code, International Mechanical Code, International Plumbing Code, and International Residential Code — as well as the National Electrical Code. Public comments on proposed HBACA amendments to the IECC, IRC, and NEC were also listed. No specific action was listed beyond the meeting itself. Minutes are not yet published.

Other meetings held

• **Merit Systems Commission (July 8):** Agenda included approval of April 8, 2026 minutes, status reports on employee appeals, and approval of the oral board process, assessment monitors, and panel member recommendations for a law enforcement trainee position. Minutes not yet published.
• **Stadium District Board (July 10):** Heard a stadium assessments presentation by JLL representatives Dave Demarest, Ethan Milley, Randy Shields, and Robert Koshgarian; discussed travel to other baseball stadiums; and entered executive session under A.R.S. §38-431.03(A)(3) for legal advice on Open Meeting Law compliance and board governance. Minutes not yet published.
• **Travel Reduction Program Regional Task Force (July 14):** Considered enforcement action requests for Manning Group and Saint Gregory Catholic School, a consent agenda of 128 employer plans, and a Valley Metro update. Minutes not yet published.
• **HOME Consortium (July 16):** Agenda listed approval of PY26 CHDO/EN funding adjustments, discussion of HOME income and rent limits effective June 1, 2026, discussion of the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, and review of PY25 CAPER updates. Minutes not yet published.

Coming up

• **Planning & Zoning Commission — July 23, 2026:** Will consider staff reports identified as CPA260003, Z260006, Z260010, Z250025, SU240005, and TU260026. No specific proposals or decisions are described in the agenda.

Stadium District Board hires Mark Winkleman as Executive Director; county panels set busy week ahead

The Maricopa County Stadium District Board voted 8-1 on July 2 to hire Mark Winkleman as its new Executive Director, the only formal decision recorded across recent county meetings.

Stadium District Board

The July 2 virtual meeting opened with an executive session for legal discussion before the board took its public vote on Winkleman's hiring. The 8-1 tally is the only recorded vote in the available meeting records from the past two weeks.

A separate July 2 executive session agenda listed discussion items related to the Executive Director (personnel), board governance and operations (legal advice), and legal advice on public agenda items. No public votes or decisions were scheduled for that closed session.

On July 10, the Stadium District Board was set to hear a stadium assessments presentation from JLL representatives Dave Demarest, Ethan Milley, Randy Shields, and Robert Koshgarian. That meeting's agenda also included discussion of a travel schedule to other baseball stadiums, approval of minutes from the June 26 and July 2 meetings, a treasurer's report, and an executive session for legal advice under A.R.S. §38-431.03(A)(3). Minutes from the July 10 meeting have not yet been published, so no outcomes are available.

Community Development Advisory Committee

The CDAC held an organizational meeting July 8 to appoint a new chair and vice chair, approve minutes from its March 11, 2026 meeting, and conduct a member orientation. No substantive policy or funding decisions were on the agenda. Minutes have not yet been published.

Merit Systems Commission

The commission's July 8 general session agenda included approval of April 8, 2026 meeting minutes, a status report on upcoming employee merit system appeals, and action items on the oral board process, assessment monitors, and panel member recommendations for a law enforcement trainee position. No major policy changes or budget items were listed. Minutes are not yet available.

Coming up

Several county boards and committees meet in the week ahead:

• **July 14, 2:00 p.m. — Building Code Advisory Board:** Special hybrid meeting to review draft amendments to the 2024 International Building Code, Existing Building Code, Mechanical Code, Plumbing Code, Residential Code, and National Electrical Code, plus public comments on proposed HBACA amendments.
• **July 14 — Travel Reduction Program Regional Task Force:** Will consider enforcement action requests for Manning Group and Saint Gregory Catholic School, a consent agenda covering 128 employer plans, and a Valley Metro update.
• **July 15 — Board of Supervisors (Planning & Development):** Procedural review of 14 planning and zoning items listed by reference number (Z2022077, MCP250004, Z250009, and others). The agenda does not include project names, dollar amounts, or locations.
• **July 15 — Community Development Advisory Committee:** Special meeting to consider approval of a proposed CDBG-CV funding adjustment.
• **July 16 — Board of Adjustment/Drainage Review Board:** Will review eight staff reports identified by case numbers BA260041, BA260032, BA260034, BA260040, BA260042, BA260046, BA260053, and BA260057.
• **July 16 — HOME Consortium:** Will consider PY26 CHDO/EN funding adjustments, review PY25 CAPER updates, discuss HOME income and rent limits effective June 1, 2026, and discuss the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act.