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Informal Meeting Minutes Monday, September 19, 2016 Board Members 10:00 AM Clint Hickman, Chairman, District 4 Andrew Kunasek, Vice Chairman, District 3 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Denny Barney, 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, and/or Board of Deposit) County Manager Joy Rich "The mission of Maricopa County is to Clerk of the Board provide regional leadership and fiscally Fran McCarroll responsible, necessary public services to its residents so they can enjoy living in healthy and safe communities.” Meeting Location 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 10:00 AM on Monday, September 19, 2016, in the Supervisors' Conference Room, 301 W. Jefferson, 10th Floor, Phoenix, AZ 85003, with the following members present: Clint Hickman, Chairman, District 4; Andrew Kunasek, Vice Chairman, District 3; Steve Chucri, District 2. Absent: Denny Barney, District 1; Steve Gallardo, District 5. Also present: Fran McCarroll, Clerk of the Board; Maria Ceaglske, Minutes Coordinator; Joy Rich, County Manager; and Michelle Wood, Legal Counsel. PRESENTATION Government Relations 1. COUNTY SUPERVISORS ASSOCIATION (CSA) 2016 LEGISLATIVE PRESENTATION Presentation regarding the 2016 Legislative Session. (C-20-17-001-P-00) Craig Sullivan, Executive Director, County Supervisors Association of Arizona Craig Sullivan, Executive Director of County Supervisors Association (CSA), introduced two CSA Senior Legislative Liaison staff members, Kristin Cipolla and Daniel Romm. He noted Supervisor Metzger of Coconino County has served as the current CSA Executive Committee President and regrettably was unable to attend the meeting. Mr. Sullivan said the FY 15-16 Association Report contained information on select outcomes, CSA products and support services. He then reviewed the CSA purpose, goals and plans as follows: CSA Leadership—The Executive Committee is selected by the Board of Directors as a focus group/leadership team. The Legislative Policy Committee is composed of one member from each County. He thanked Joy Rich and County Government Relations for their efforts in keeping the lines of communication open to CSA staff in order to better serve the County. Legislative Briefing Roadmap—Mr. Sullivan gave a brief overview of what the presentation would cover. 2015 CSA Summit in Mohave County—CSA staff received a robust list of priorities to pursue at the next legislative session. Informal Meeting Minutes Monday, September 19, 2016 Page 2 of 3 Getting the Message Out—He noted the importance of operating as a coalition and stated that County Supervisors and staff contacted Legislators and stakeholders in the Fall so they were informed on the County priorities. It is critical to continue communication with Legislators to inform them and educate them on the important issues for counties. State Budget County Impacts—County budget impacts were Juvenile Corrections, Department of Revenue, Presidential Preference Election (PPE) cost shift, and additional Highway User Revenue Fund shift. The net relief for the County was $9.1 million, which does not include PPE reimbursement. Mr. Sullivan thanked Secretary of State Michele Reagan, Arizona Association of Commerce, Senator Debbie Lesko and House Representative Karen Fann for their efforts in securing funds. State Budget—He noted the Structural Balance for FY16 reported a deficit of $92 million with modest surpluses in FY17 and growth through the next fiscal years. On October 4, 2016 the State Advisory Committee will meet and the financial dashboard will be administered which will help determine the amount the County may be able to secure next year. CSA Priority: Transportation Investment—CSA is always engaged in the transportation investment dialog and is a participant of the Transportation Task Force. CSA Priority: PSPRS Reform—CSA is working on the implementation of the statutes with PSPRS and stakeholder advisory group. The statutes effect County Detention and Probation Officers. CSA Priority: 1% Reform related to property tax—CSA was not able to get a permanent solution for local governments. Pima County currently has a lawsuit that challenges the Constitutionality of the law. The issue is temporarily off the table so it does not directly impact the Counties at the moment. CSA Priorities: Legislation—CSA was tasked to run 16 Bills and 8 were enacted into law. Mr. Sullivan thanked his staff for their work. Most of the Bills that did not make it through the process were due to stakeholder processes and some of the Bills may be reintroduced. CSA Priority: Protect County Interests—CSA has a responsive advocacy program where the team tracks the Bills. County government has several touch points that CSA is called upon to hold stakeholder meetings to represent the counties. Mr. Sullivan noted the importance of the County Government Relations team and their role in identifying relevant points of all the stakeholder meetings to devise a list for CSA staff to work on. CSA Opposed: Defeated Bills—CSA worked on defeating 18 Bills that would have impacted county resources and the ability to be responsive to constituents. CSA Opposed: Passed Bills—Mr. Sullivan noted there were several bills that CSA opposed but that were signed into law. Each Bill fell into one of three categories: Bills that produced revenue changes for Counties, Bills that CSA was opposed to but favored after appropriate amendments being made, and Senate Bill 1847 which creates a challenge for both cities and counties. Informal Meeting Minutes Monday, September 19, 2016 Page 3 of 3 2016 Summary: By the numbers—CSA reserved $18.3 million in net financial relief with over $9 million to Maricopa County. In addition, $6.13 million in reimbursements for the PPE. There were 8 CSA Bills signed into law and 3 CSA policy issues were inserted into the budget. There were a total of 41 Bills that would have harmed counties that were either defeated or amended. Pre Session Work Plan—CSA initiated County outreach throughout the summer and are now focused on accelerating advocacy. CSA is focused on advocacy to try and impress upon executive and key lawmakers that the counties need relief particularly in the form of eliminating the shift in Department of Juvenile Corrections. Mr. Sullivan indicated that the next Policy Summit would be hosted by Coconino County from October 25, 2016 to October 27, 2016. Mr. Sullivan thanked the Board of Supervisors for their time and support of CSA. The Board thanked Mr. Sullivan and his staff for their work on behalf of the County. There was discussion on possibly holding the 2017 Policy Summit in Maricopa County and a list of Representatives the Board can contact regarding County issues. 2. EXECUTIVE SESSION Vote to convene in Executive Session to consider items on the Executive Agenda dated September 19, 2016, for Board of Supervisors and relevant Special Districts pursuant to statutory authority listed for each item. Motion to approve by Supervisor Chucri, seconded by Supervisor Kunasek Ayes: Hickman, Kunasek, Chucri Absent: Barney, Gallardo MEETING ADJOURNED After discussion on the executive items and there being no further business to come before the Board, the meeting was adjourned. _______________________________ Clint Hickman, Chairman of the Board ATTEST _____________________________ Fran McCarroll, Clerk of the Board