7.12.2022 Regular Meeting Minutes DRAFT

D R A F T
REGULAR MEETING OF THE COMMON COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF EL MIRAGE
EL MIRAGE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
10000 N. EL MIRAGE ROAD
6:00 PM -TUESDAY, JULY 12, 2022
Minutes
 
           
   
1.
ROLL CALL
Present: Mayor Alexis Hermosillo (via phone); Councilmember Roy Delgado; Vice Mayor Monica Dorcey;
Councilmember Anita Norton; Councilmember Mike Hutchinson (via phone); Councilmember
David Shapera; Councilmember Donna Winston 
2.
CALL TO ORDER - MEETING CALLED TO ORDER AT 6:00 PM.
Pledge of Allegiance
Moment of Silence
 
3.
CALL TO THE PUBLIC
Citizens desiring to speak on any issue within the jurisdiction of the public body may do so at this
time. Comments shall be limited to three (3) minutes per person and shall be addressed to the City
Council as a whole. At the conclusion of the Call to the Public, individual City Council Members may
(1) respond to criticism made by those who have spoken, (2) direct staff to review or follow up on the
matter, and/or (3) direct that the matter be put on a future agenda.
There were no public comments.
 
4.
CONSENT AGENDA
All items listed under the Consent Agenda will be voted on with one motion. If discussion is desired
regarding any Consent Agenda Item, that item will be removed from the Consent Agenda and voted on
separately.
 
1.
Consideration and action to approve the minutes of the Regular Council meeting held Tuesday June
21, 2022. (City Clerk)
  
 
2.
Consideration and action to approve purchase of two replacement Lifepak15 Heart Monitors from
Stryker Medical at a cost not to exceed $75,814.92. (Fire)
  
 
3.
Consideration and action to approve the purchase of four LUCAS Mechanical Chest Compression
Systems from Stryker Medical at a cost not to exceed $69,904.46. (Fire)
  
 
4.
Consideration and action to purchase a Fleet/Facility "Key-Box" through Time Access Systems, Inc at
a cost of $10,352.75.  (Police)

5.
Consideration and action to approve El Mirage Police Department's participation to provide the
Maricopa Community College District with Law Enforcement instructors, on a shared basis with other
West Valley police agencies, to teach various required AZPOST training modules for police recruits.
(Police)    
  
 
 
Mayor Hermosillo moved to approve consent agenda items 1-5 as presented; seconded by
Councilmember Norton. 
 
Vote: 7 - 0 Passed - Unanimously
 
5.
REGULAR AGENDA
 
1.
Public hearing to request public comments on a change in use for the El Mirage CDBG funded day
care center (also used as a public library), built in 1989, to a proposed new use as a customer service
building to serve the community of El Mirage. (Community Services)
Vice Mayor Dorcey opened the Public Hearing.
Community Services Manager Dr. Autumn Grooms gave background history on the building and
provided information on the proposed use as the new Customer Service location.  Resident Mariane
Anderson asked what CDBG meant and Dr. Grooms stated it is for Community Development Block
Grant.  Councilmember Shapera stated if the building is to continue to serve the community he was in
favor of the plan.  Councilmember Norton asked if this building was larger than the current building
being used for Customer Service and Dr. Grooms stated it was approximately five hundred square feet
larger.  
Hearing no further comments, Vice Mayor Dorcey closed the Public Hearing.
Councilmember Delgado stated this is an excellent plan for the building and would make it more
accessible to residents.  Councilmember Winston stated she appreciates how staff repurpose spaces to
benefit the community and employees.  
Public Hearing Requirement ONLY - no Council action necessary
  
 
2.
Consideration and action for an amendment to Conditional Use PZ13-02-12 and a request for a
parking waiver located at 9825 N 121st Avenue, El Mirage, Arizona 85335, submitted by Fightertown
Paintball Park (Development Services).
Senior Planner Macias provided information on the conditional use permit and request for a parking
waiver being presented.  Councilmember Shapera stated he was not comfortable with a perpetual
parking waiver and asked City Attorney Pierce if it could be changed to renewable every three years. 
Mr. Pierce stated Council could make the change at any time and that the applicant has also been
advised that it could change.  Councilmember Delgado asked if there would be trash receptacles in
the parking area and Mr. Macias stated it could be added as a stipulation.  
  
 
 
Councilmember Shapera moved to approve an amendment to Conditional Use PZ13-02-12 and a
request for a parking waiver located at 9825 N. 121st Avenue, El Mirage, Arizona, 85335, submitted
by Fightertown Paintball Park with the added stipulation of trash receptacles being placed in the Right
of Way; seconded by Councilmember Norton. 
 
Vote: 7 - 0 Passed - Unanimously
 
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3.
Consideration and action to approve Resolution R22-07-17 authorizing the El Mirage City Manager, or
her designee, to execute a letter of support for the FTZ Magnet Site being proposed for the
LogistiCenter at Copperwing and the corresponding tax treatment for the 690.85 acres which is being
requested.  (Economic Development)
Economic Development Manager Tom Doyle explained the benefits of approving this resolution.  
Councilmember Shapera asked if the tenant were to change would they need to also qualify for the
tax benefit and Mr. Doyle stated yes they would.  Councilmember Norton asked if the tax benefit is in
regard to property tax only and Mr. Doyle stated it also included goods coming in.  Councilmember
Norton asked if the overall goal of the FTZ is to generate more business and Mr. Doyle stated yes as
well as job growth.  Councilmember Delgado asked what kind of timeline there is for this resolution
and Mr. Doyle stated there is no timeline now, and it would be beneficial to have the approved letter in
hand for future meetings.  Councilmember Hutchinson stated he is in approval of this item.
  
 
 
Councilmember Shapera moved to approve Resolution R22-07-17 authorizing the El Mirage City
Manager, or her designee, to execute a letter of support for the FTZ Magnet Site being proposed for the
LogistiCenter at Copperwing and the corresponding tax treatment for the 690.85 acres as presented;
seconded by Councilmember Norton. 
 
Vote: 7 - 0 Passed - Unanimously
 
4.
Consideration and action to approve Resolution R22-07-18 adopting an increase to the elected officials'
compensation.  (Mayor Alexis Hermosillo)
Mayor Hermosillo gave background information on the resolution and stated this is the last
opportunity to make the increase for the next two years.  Councilmember Shapera stated he presented
this item previously and was now not in favor of it.  Councilmember Norton stated the last increase
occurred sixteen years ago, and she has spoken with residents who agree with her that it is time for the
increase.  Vice Mayor Dorcey stated she supports this item, that the City is in a reasonable place to
make the change and the increase would attract more residents to public service.  Councilmember
Shapera stated he agrees with Councilmember Norton and Vice Mayor Dorcey and would like to
know what changed their minds.  Councilmember Hutchinson stated he did not support the increase
previously and does not support it now.  Councilmember Winston asked if this item could be
discussed next year and City Attorney Pierce stated it can be discussed anytime, but the increase could
only go into effect after an election.  Councilmember Winston asked if it were possible to approve
only the Mayor and Vice Mayor increases and Mr. Pierce stated it was legally possible.  Vice Mayor
Dorcey stated it was important to treat all members fairly with the increase.  Councilmember 
Delgado stated he does not look at this income as necessary, does not feel the increase is necessary,
but would go along with whatever was approved by Council.  Councilmember Shapera stated he
would support this item and that the compensation study was very well done.  
  
 
 
Councilmember Shapera moved to approve Resolution R22-07-18 adopting an increase to the elected
officials' compensation as presented; seconded by Councilmember Norton. 
 
Vote: 4 - 3 Passed
 
NAY: Councilmember Roy Delgado 
 
Councilmember Mike Hutchinson (via phone) 
 
Councilmember Donna Winston 
 
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5.
Consideration and action to approve the recommendations of the Commission Review Board for
Planning & Zoning Commissioners and subject to approval also administer Oaths of Office for filling
two 4-year terms and filling one newly created four-year term for an Alternate Commissioner
approved under Resolution R22-06-15 at the June 21, 2022 Council meeting; proposed Commissioners
are incumbent Mariane Anderson, new member Marie Houston, and proposed Alternate Commissioner
Guadalupe Amarillas. (Commission Review Board Mayor Hermosillo, Councilmember Norton, and
Councilmember Shapera)
Councilmember Shapera explained the changes to the Commission would ensure continuity in
processes in the event a Commissioner were to not be able to attend a meeting.  Councilmember
Delgado asked if the alternate Commissioner was to attend all meetings and Councilmember
Shapera stated yes.  
  
 
 
Councilmember Shapera moved to approve the recommendations of the Commission Review Board
for Planning & Zoning Commissioners and also administer the Oaths of Office for filling two
four-year terms and filling one newly created four-year term for an Alternate Commissioner approved
under Resolution R22-06-15 at the June 21, 2022, Council Meeting; proposed Commissioners are
incumbent Mariane Anderson, new member Marie Houston, and proposed Alternate Commissioner
Guadalupe Amarillas; seconded by Councilmember Norton.
City Clerk Sharon Antes administered the Oaths of Office to the new members. 
 
Vote: 7 - 0 Passed - Unanimously
 
6.
CITY MANAGER'S COMMENTS & SUMMARY OF CURRENT EVENTS 
The City Council may not act upon any matter in the City Manager's summary but may have general
comment or questions.
City Manager Dyches reminded Council of the Library ribbon cutting on Tuesday, July 19, 2022, at
10:00 am..  She stated the facility looks fantastic, and it will be a tremendous asset to the community.  
Vice Mayor Dorcey advised that the community grand opening for the library is Saturday, July 23,
2022.
 
7.
MAYOR'S COMMENTS and COUNCIL SUMMARY OF CURRENT EVENTS 
The Mayor and City Council may not discuss or act upon any matter in the summary unless the
specific matter is properly noticed for legal action.
Councilmember Shapera suggested the addition of a water fountain at the Fire Station to provide
water for residents year round instead of water bottles only during the summer months.  Vice Mayor
Dorcey thanked Public Works for making the streets look extremely nice.  Councilmember Winston
asked City Clerk Antes to explain the hours available for early voting at City Hall.  Ms. Antes detailed
the days and hours that are available for residents to vote in the August 2, 2022 Primary Election.  
 
8.
ADJOURNMENT - MEETING ADJOURNED AT 7:08 PM.
 
_____________________________
Alexis A. Hermosillo, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Sharon Antes, City Clerk
I hereby certify the aforementioned minutes are a true and accurate record of the Regular El Mirage City Council
Meeting held on Tuesday, July 12, 2022, and a quorum was present. 
  
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