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Informal Meeting Minutes Monday, October 07, 2019 Board Members 9:30 AM Bill Gates, Chairman, District 3 Clint Hickman, Vice Chairman, District 4 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Jack Sellers, District 1 Maricopa County, Arizona Steve Chucri, District 2 (and the Boards of Directors of the Flood Control District, Steve Gallardo, District 5 Library District, Stadium District, Improvement Districts, Housing Authority of Maricopa County and/or Board of Deposit) County Manager Joy Rich Clerk of the Board "The mission of Maricopa County is to provide regional leadership and fiscally Fran McCarroll responsible, necessary public services to its residents so they can enjoy living Meeting Location in healthy and safe communities” Supervisors' Conference Room 301 W. Jefferson, 10th Floor Phoenix, AZ 85003 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS The Board of Supervisors of Maricopa County, Phoenix, Arizona, convened in Informal Session at 9:30 AM on Monday, October 07, 2019, in the Supervisors' Conference Room, 301 W. Jefferson, 10th Floor, Phoenix, AZ 85003, with the following members present: Bill Gates, Chairman, District 3; Clint Hickman, Vice Chairman, District 4; Jack Sellers, District 1; Steve Chucri, District 2 (telephonically); Steve Gallardo, District 5 (telephonically). Also present: Fran McCarroll, Clerk of the Board; Maria Ceaglske, Minutes Coordinator; Reid Spaulding, Deputy County Manager; and Andrea Cummings, Legal Counsel. PRESENTATION Government Relations 1. COUNTY SUPERVISORS ASSOCIATION (CSA) 2020 LEGISLATIVE PRESENTATION Presentation regarding the 2020 Legislative Session (C-20-20-001-M-00) Craig Sullivan, Executive Director, County Supervisors Association of Arizona Chairman Gates noted it is a busy and exciting time for the County regarding topics that will be presented today on legislative efforts. He announced that Supervisor Chucri and Supervisor Gallardo were present telephonically. Craig Sullivan, Executive Director, County Supervisors Association of Arizona (CSA), thanked the Board for their leadership and noted the importance of their partnership with other counties. He spoke of the rapidly approaching CSA President term of Supervisor Gallardo and thanked Supervisor Hickman for his role in the Legislative Policy Committee. He continued by presenting the following to the Board: Informal Meeting Minutes Monday, October 07, 2019 Page 2 of 9 Mr. Sullivan explained the essential functions of the County Supervisors Association (CSA). He spoke of the intergovernmental collaboration and noted his appreciation for the partnership. He spoke of how critical developing and analyzing data is to the decision making at all levels noting how the data is utilized. Informal Meeting Minutes Monday, October 07, 2019 Page 3 of 9 Mr. Sullivan said CSA makes sure there is a robust analytical capacity for advocacy at the Legislature and to provide County support. He noted the FY2020 County Budget Priorities in which Maricopa County has been leading an effort to repeal cost shifts. Informal Meeting Minutes Monday, October 07, 2019 Page 4 of 9 He spoke of the ALTCS cost increase. It is the long-term care system that provides support to elderly and disabled individuals. It is largely funded by the federal government and counties pay a portion of the state match to pull down the funding which has increased to between 8 to 11 percent. He explained what drove the increase. He explained that the CSA participated in a coalition in response to HB 2757 to provide retail sales tax on internet sales. He noted the benefits to counties as well as educating legislation. Informal Meeting Minutes Monday, October 07, 2019 Page 5 of 9 He noted preparation that was made of items to address at the Legislature to address Maricopa County’s interest. He said CSA and County staff worked collaboratively to amend 40 of the noted bills that posed a concern to counties. Informal Meeting Minutes Monday, October 07, 2019 Page 6 of 9 Mr. Sullivan noted the specific items that would be presented at the legislative summit in October 2019. CSA staff is spending most of their time on budget funding issues. He spoke on pension funding, noting CSA staff is working to find ways for counties to work internally with the tools they already have and stated there may be impediments present in addressing the issues. Mr. Sullivan stated the Legislative Summit Session would be held in the City of Maricopa, Pinal County, on October 28-30, 2019. He thanked the Board for their time. Chairman Gates thanked Mr. Sullivan for the informative presentation and for the work CSA does for all counties. Supervisor Hickman noted the Legislature was working on a budget before the start of the session. He asked if the budget is still being worked on. Mr. Sullivan responded the Legislature would like to have the broad strokes of the budget ready at the start of session. CSA staff is currently working with appropriation chairs on a few of the issues. Supervisor Gallardo thanked Mr. Sullivan and the CSA staff for their work with the County. He noted he is looking forward to working with everyone. Supervisor Chucri thanked CSA for their work, noting it is a difficult job to get coalition of the counties and they do a great job. Supervisor Sellers spoke on the Transportation Investment item, noting work with Senator Karen Fann to address the issues. Chairman Gates thanked Mr. Sullivan for highlighting many issues. He spoke on the Title 36 issue, noting his meetings with County staff who are available to assist CSA staff if needed. Informal Meeting Minutes Monday, October 07, 2019 Page 7 of 9 PRESENTATION AND ACTION Government Relations 2. PROPOSED 2020 LEGISLATIVE PACKAGE Presentation regarding the Proposed 2020 Legislative Package. At the conclusion of the presentation, approve Proposed 2020 Legislative Package. (C-20-20-002-M-00) Michelle Hindman, Director, Government Relations Danny De Hoog, Legislative Liaison Michelle Hindman, Director of Government Relations, and Danny De Hoog, Legislative Liaison, approached the dais to present the following to the Board: Ms. Hindman spoke on the following items as part of her presentation: Arizona Department of Juvenile Corrections cost shift would be the number one priority for Government Relations staff. Voluntary lawn and garden equipment program. Educational effort on the nonattainment designation to work with the Governor’s Office and Department of Environmental Quality. She spoke on the fireworks bill Informal Meeting Minutes Monday, October 07, 2019 Page 8 of 9 which was a complicated issue and it took additional education to note the true impact. She noted holding Legislative hearings to explain and educate. Educational effort on County revised election roles, voting machines and ballots. Educational effort on position of the Board regarding transportation infrastructure to support the ½ cent sales tax due to expire in 2025. Work with partners for statewide solutions. Ms. Hindman noted Government Relations staff would be working defensively for the County for the noted items throughout the Legislative Session. Ms. Hindman reviewed the upcoming important dates. Ms. Hindman noted how the Board can stay informed. Supervisor Hickman thanked Government Relations Staff and CSA Staff for working on behalf of the County. They do a great job of identifying upcoming issues to keep the Board informed and aware of position strategies. Supervisor Chucri thanked the Government Relations Staff for the informative presentation and for their work. Supervisor Gallardo thanked the Government Relations Staff for their work, noted the Board is ready to assist and spoke of the many moving parts when the Legislator is in session. Informal Meeting Minutes Monday, October 07, 2019 Page 9 of 9 Supervisor Sellers thanked the Government Relations Staff for their work and for the briefings since he has taken office. Chairman Gates concurred with the previous comments of the Board and thanked the Government Relations Staff for keeping the Board informed on upcoming issues. He spoke on the balance of environment and economic growth. Motion to approve the Proposed 2020 Legislative Package by Supervisor Hickman, seconded by Supervisor Sellers Ayes: Sellers, Chucri, Gates, Hickman, Gallardo 3. EXECUTIVE SESSION Vote to convene in Executive Session to consider items on the Executive Agenda dated October 07, 2019, for Board of Supervisors and relevant Special Districts pursuant to statutory authority listed for each item. Motion to approve by Supervisor Hickman, seconded by Supervisor Sellers Ayes: Sellers, Chucri, Gates, Hickman, Gallardo MEETING ADJOURNED After discussion on the executive items, and there being no further business to come before the Board, the meeting was adjourned. ___________________________ Bill Gates, Chairman of the Board ATTEST: ____________________________ Fran McCarroll, Clerk of the Board