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Special Meeting Minutes Monday, June 26, 2023 9:30 AM BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Maricopa County, Arizona (and the Boards of Directors of the Flood Control District, Library District, Stadium District, Improvement Districts and/or Board of Deposit) "The mission of Maricopa County is to provide regional leadership and fiscally responsible, necessary public services to its residents so they can enjoy living in healthy and safe communities” Board Members Clint Hickman, Chairman, District 4 Jack Sellers, Vice Chairman District 1 Thomas Galvin, District 2 Bill Gates, District 3 Steve Gallardo, District 5 County Manager Jen Pokorski Clerk of the Board Juanita Garza Meeting Location Supervisors' Conference Room 301 W Jefferson, 10th Floor Phoenix, AZ 85003 SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MARICOPA COUNTY, ARIZONA (and the Boards of Directors of the Flood Control District, Library District, Stadium District, Improvement Districts and/or Board of Deposit) Table of Contents Board Page Board of Supervisors 1 Improvement District 8 Flood Control District 9 Library District 10 Stadium District 11 Board of Deposit No Meeting Monday, June 26, 2023 9:30 AM Special Meeting Minutes Monday, June 26, 2023 Page 2 of 11 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS The Board of Supervisors of Maricopa County, Phoenix, Arizona, convened in Special Session at 9:30 AM on Monday, June 26, 2023, in the Supervisors' Conference Room 301 W. Jefferson, 10th Floor Phoenix, AZ 85003, with the following members present: Clint Hickman, Chairman, District 4; Jack Sellers, Vice Chairman, District 1; Thomas Galvin, Supervisor, District 2; Bill Gates, Supervisor, District 3; Steve Gallardo, Supervisor, District 5. Also present: Juanita Garza, Clerk; Jen Pokorski, County Manager; Andrea Cummings, Legal Counsel; Kelly Gardiner, Minutes Coordinator. ACTION 1. ADOPTION OF THE MARICOPA COUNTY FY 2024 BUDGET The Office of Budget & Finance in coordination with the County Manager recommends to the Board of Supervisors the following: 1) Adopt the FY 2024 Maricopa County Budget in the amount of $4,352,282,707, by total appropriation for each department, fund and appropriation unit group listed in the attached schedules. This amount represents no change from the Tentative Budget of $4,352,282,707. 2) Adopt the Five Year Capital Improvement Plan for Fiscal Years 2024-2028. 3) Approve the attached Executive Summary. (C-18-23-161-X-00) Chairman Hickman opened the Special Session for the Adoption of the Maricopa County FY2024 Budget. Vice Chairman Sellers made a motion to adopt the FY 2024 Maricopa County Budget in the amount of $4,352,282,707, by total appropriation for each department, fund and appropriation unit group listed in the attached schedules. This amount represents no change from the Tentative Budget; and that we adopt the Five-Year Capital Improvement Plan for the Fiscal Years 2024-2028; in addition, approve the attached Executive Summary. The motion was seconded by Supervisor Thomas Galvin Ayes: Clint Hickman, Jack Sellers, Thomas Galvin, Bill Gates, Steve Gallardo MEETING RECESSED Chairman Hickman recessed the Board of Supervisors to convene as the Board of Directors of various special districts. MEETING RECONVENED Chairman Hickman reconvened the Board of Supervisors. 6. PRESENTATION ON THE NEW PHOENIX AMA MODEL Perspectives on the Impacts of the New Phoenix AMA Model on Growth and Development in Maricopa County. Sarah Porter, Kyl Center for Water Policy, Arizona State University Chris Camacho, GPEC Michael Pearce, Gammage & Burnham (C-06-24-013-X-00) Special Meeting Minutes Monday, June 26, 2023 Page 3 of 11 Chairman Hickman introduced the presentation and speakers for the New Phoenix Active Management Area (AMA) Model. Sarah Porter from the Kyl Center for Water Policy came forward and started the presentation with the slide above. She said when talking about water, it is helpful to talk about regulations and use maps for visual aid. She stated that in our hot dry climate, ground water is considered a non-renewable water resource because it is pumped out faster than nature can replenish it. Ms. Porter reviewed the slide above and talked about the importance of the 1980 Ground Water Management Act that began the regulation of groundwater use in the cities and towns and encouraged urban growth toward renewable water resources, like rivers and reclaimed water. The map above shows the five active management areas in the state of Arizona where water is heavily regulated. Special Meeting Minutes Monday, June 26, 2023 Page 4 of 11 The above slide shows the Phoenix Active Management Area (AMA) and identifies the areas that are reliant on ground water supplies. Ms. Porter said the AMA is a series of ground water “sub basins” not a “big bathtub” Ms. Porter reviewed the areas, highlighted in blue, that have the requirement of a 100- year assured water supply designation that was initiated by the 1980 Ground Water Management Act. The impacts of the new water model will be dependent on the providers and the history of the area. There are a variety of factors and options that direct developers on what is available depending on status of water designation. Arizona Department of Water Resources (ADWR) is the agency that oversees these regulations. Ms. Porter offered details and definitions to clarify and said the areas in blue on the map show the assured water supply criteria has been met versus the areas highlighted in tan that have different criteria (assured water supply certificates). Ms. Porter concluded by stating that there are challenges in new development from a water Special Meeting Minutes Monday, June 26, 2023 Page 5 of 11 resource standpoint. Ms. Porter said there are areas of Queen Creek and Buckeye that do not have certificated water assurance and so development is hindered. The Harquahala groundwater sub basin in the west valley has been set aside by statute as a resource that is being tapped as a new water supply by Buckeye and she stated it is very important to manage that resource. Chris Camacho, Greater Phoenix Economic Council, came forward to speak about the economic impact that our water resources have on business development. He started with an overview of the economic situation and said the recent announcement of upcoming water supply issues in the state have caused a ripple effect of global concern. Mr. Camacho said the businesses that consider Phoenix for advanced manufacturing among other businesses ask questions about water and infrastructure to determine if they want to do business in Arizona. He said water is a complicated subject and its sources and utilization are diverse. Mr. Camacho talked about why Maricopa County is continuing to welcome the advanced manufacturing like Intel and other semiconductor businesses, adding that large industrial plants utilize water differently (reuse/recycle 90%). He talked about the awareness and history of the issues. Michael Pearce, Gammage & Burnham, talked about the challenges of water use, projections, and forecasting. He said Arizona was the only state that had a 100-year assured water designation and this level of planning requires a model, adding that models can be deceptive. This model does not bode well for water in the future, but Arizona is managing water better than the model would suggest. Mr. Pearce talked about the various uses and sources of water available for use and the projected growth that likely will not take place as the model would suggest. He said that the reuse of reclaimed effluence and recharging the aquafers will keep up with water needs. Mr. Pearce said his contention is to manage the model so that it works. He talked about the development of land and the definition of subdivided land as it relates to water designation. He said the goal is to develop responsibly, based on solid water footing. Mr. Pearce and Mr. Camacho were asked to sit at the table and answer questions from the Board. Chairman Hickman said he was glad that there was an opportunity to meet and discuss this important issue. He reviewed the details of the AMA model and talked about the history of water management in Arizona and was proud of the water management that Arizona has provided. Supervisor Sellers said he was recently at an Intel meeting in Chandler and Intel reported they are recycling 100% of their water. Ms. Porter said the AMA does not need a lot more water as development increases when we manage it well. Chairman Hickman commented on the agriculture industry and the improved methods of farming and the crop selection that makes sense for our region. Supervisor Gates thanked Chairman Hickman for bringing this subject forward. He said misinformation is rampant and it is important to get the facts and to take it seriously. Supervisor Gates said he understood that water management was being well managed in Maricopa County but if you read the national headlines, you might be told it is a crisis. He asked Mr. Camacho how the Board can support the Economic Development process. Mr. Camacho replied the best is to continue to promote the facts. He said it is difficult to combat the misinformation in “sound bites” because it is a complex subject with decades of water stewardship. Special Meeting Minutes Monday, June 26, 2023 Page 6 of 11 A conversation ensued regarding the different strategies to provide water to areas that do not yet have an assured water designation. Mr. Pearce said it would take a combination of municipalities and the Legislature to take the next step. Supervisor Gates thanked Ms. Porter and the Kyle Center. Ms. Porter said the governor has put together a commission to look at updating the assured water supply program with a deadline of December 2023 to come up with some recommendations. Supervisor Gallardo thanked the presenters. He reiterated the question of what the Board can do and agreed that to battle the misinformation is very important. He said the Legislature is now talking about this which will help move things forward. Supervisor Galvin spoke about the water issues that he has been very involved with in the Rio Verde Foothills and how that story was being told across the country. He said stories can be manipulated. He asked Ms. Porter if the Central Arizona Groundwater Replenishment District (CAGRD) has been working. Ms. Porter said it was popular and there is room for improvement. She talked in detail about the replenishment of ground water which is what the CAGRD focuses on as part of water management. Supervisor Galvin asked about our reliance on the Colorado River. Ms. Porter talked about the Central Arizona Project (CAP) and the allocation to each city. She said there is adequate water allocation during a non-drought year to meet the needs at the tap for most cities. CAP is typically delivered to the ground water stores of the individual city and then pulled out as needed. She said most cities do not rely on CAP for their water- to-tap needs adding that Scottsdale relies more heavily on CAP than Phoenix does. Supervisor Galvin directed a question to Mr. Pearce asking about this current model, water use, and the different types of development (single family vs high rises). Mr. Pearce said he believes there needs to be a short term, interim water management strategy to address the changing needs of our communities. He recommended continuing to promote the message that Maricopa County believes in the 100-year Water Assurance Designation. Jen Pokorski, County Manager, said thank you for bringing this subject up. She said that these water issues intersect with unincorporated Maricopa County Planning and Development as well as the affordable housing issues we face. Ms. Pokorski said it is important to have a path forward so that whatever development occurs, there are adequate resources to sustain them. Chairman Hickman asked about subsidence and the danger of sink holes. Mr. Pearce said the drawdown has been reduced because the CAP helps to keep the levels stable throughout the AMA. Ms. Porter talked about subsidence and said the AMA model indicates there will be a drawdown over time and it will be important to keep track and work to keep those levels relatively stable through the water management plans. Chairman Hickman thanked the presenters for their insights. Special Meeting Minutes Monday, June 26, 2023 Page 7 of 11 7. EXECUTIVE SESSION Vote to convene in Executive Session to consider the items on the Executive Agenda dated Monday, June 26, 2023, for Board of Supervisors and relevant Special Districts pursuant to the statutory authority listed for each item. Motion to approve by Supervisor Jack Sellers, seconded by Supervisor Thomas Galvin Ayes: Clint Hickman, Jack Sellers, Thomas Galvin, Bill Gates, Steve Gallardo MEETING ADJOURNED After discussion on the Executive Session items and there being no further business to come before the Board, the meeting was adjourned. ______________________________ Clint Hickman, Chairman of the Board ATTEST: ____________________________ Juanita Garza, Clerk of the Board Special Meeting Minutes Monday, June 26, 2023 Page 8 of 11 IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT The Board of Directors for the Improvement District convened in Special Session at 9:30 AM on Monday, June 26, 2023, in the Supervisors' Conference Room 301 W. Jefferson, 10th Floor Phoenix, AZ 85003, with the following members present: Clint Hickman, Chairman, District 4; Jack Sellers, Vice Chairman, District 1; Thomas Galvin, Director, District 2; Bill Gates, Director, District 3; Steve Gallardo, Director, District 5. Also present: Juanita Garza, Clerk; Jen Pokorski, County Manager; Andrea Cummings, Legal Counsel; Kelly Gardiner, Minutes Coordinator. 2. ADOPTION OF THE COUNTY IMPROVEMENT DISTRICTS FY 2024 BUDGETS Adopt the Fiscal Year 2024 Budgets for the County Improvement Districts per the FY 2024 Budget Schedules entitled “Direct Assessment Special Districts” and “Street Lighting Improvement Districts.” See A.R.S. §§ 48-954 and 42-17105. (C-18-23-155-X- 00) Vice Chairman Sellers made a motion to adopt the Fiscal Year 2024 Budgets for the County Improvement Districts per the FY 2024 Budget Schedules entitled “Direct Assessment Special Districts” and “Street Lighting Improvement Districts”. The motion was seconded by Director Steve Gallardo Ayes: Clint Hickman, Jack Sellers, Thomas Galvin, Bill Gates, Steve Gallardo MEETING ADJOURNED There being no further business to come before the Board, the meeting was adjourned. ______________________________ Clint Hickman, Chairman of the Board ATTEST: ____________________________ Juanita Garza, Clerk of the Board Special Meeting Minutes Monday, June 26, 2023 Page 9 of 11 FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT The Board of Directors for the Flood Control District convened in Special Session at 9:30 AM on Monday, June 26, 2023, in the Supervisors' Conference Room 301 W. Jefferson, 10th Floor Phoenix, AZ 85003, with the following members present: Clint Hickman, Chairman, District 4; Jack Sellers, Vice Chairman, District 1; Thomas Galvin, Director, District 2; Bill Gates, Director, District 3; Steve Gallardo, Director, District 5. Also present: Juanita Garza, Clerk; Jen Pokorski, County Manager; Andrea Cummings, Legal Counsel; Kelly Gardiner, Minutes Coordinator. 3. ADOPTION OF THE FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT FY 2024 BUDGET Adopt the Flood Control District Fiscal Year 2024 Budget in the amount of $126,307,391 by total appropriation for each fund and appropriation unit group for the Flood Control District, listed in the attached schedules. This amount represents no change from the FY 2024 Tentative Budget of $126,307,391. (C-18-23-159-X-00) Vice Chairman Sellers made a motion to adopt the Fiscal Year 2024 Budget for the Flood Control District in the amount of $126,307,391, by total appropriation for each fund and appropriation unit group. This amount represents no change from the Tentative Budget. The motion was seconded by Director Bill Gates Ayes: Clint Hickman, Jack Sellers, Thomas Galvin, Bill Gates, Steve Gallardo MEETING ADJOURNED There being no further business to come before the Board, the meeting was adjourned. ______________________________ Clint Hickman, Chairman of the Board ATTEST: ____________________________ Juanita Garza, Clerk of the Board Special Meeting Minutes Monday, June 26, 2023 Page 10 of 11 LIBRARY DISTRICT The Board of Directors for the Library District convened in Special Session at 9:30 AM on Monday, June 26, 2023, in the Supervisors' Conference Room 301 W. Jefferson, 10th Floor Phoenix, AZ 85003, with the following members present: Clint Hickman, Chairman, District 4; Jack Sellers, Vice Chairman, District 1; Thomas Galvin, Director, District 2; Bill Gates, Director, District 3; Steve Gallardo, Director, District 5. Also present: Juanita Garza, Clerk; Jen Pokorski, County Manager; Andrea Cummings, Legal Counsel; Kelly Gardiner, Minutes Coordinator. 4. ADOPTION OF THE LIBRARY DISTRICT FY 2024 BUDGET Adopt the Library District Fiscal Year 2024 Budget in the amount of $35,742,699 by total appropriation for each fund and appropriation unit group for the Library District, listed in the attached schedules. This amount represents no change from the FY 2024 Tentative Budget of $35,742,699. (C-18-23-157-X-00) Vice Chairman Sellers made a motion to adopt the Fiscal Year 2024 Budget for the Library District in the amount of $35,742,699, by total appropriation for each fund and appropriation unit group. This amount represents no change from the Tentative Budget. The motion was seconded by Director Bill Gates Ayes: Clint Hickman, Jack Sellers, Thomas Galvin, Bill Gates, Steve Gallardo MEETING ADJOURNED There being no further business to come before the Board, the meeting was adjourned. ______________________________ Clint Hickman, Chairman of the Board ATTEST: ____________________________ Juanita Garza, Clerk of the Board Special Meeting Minutes Monday, June 26, 2023 Page 11 of 11 STADIUM DISTRICT The Board of Directors for the Stadium District convened in Special Session at 9:30 AM on Monday, June 26, 2023, in the Supervisors' Conference Room 301 W. Jefferson, 10th Floor Phoenix, AZ 85003, with the following members present: Clint Hickman, Chairman, District 4; Jack Sellers, Vice Chairman, District 1; Thomas Galvin, Director, District 2; Bill Gates, Director, District 3; Steve Gallardo, Director, District 5. Also present: Juanita Garza, Official Record Keeper; Jen Pokorski, County Manager; Andrea Cummings, Legal Counsel; Kelly Gardiner, Minutes Coordinator. 5. ADOPTION OF THE STADIUM DISTRICT FY 2024 BUDGET Adopt the Stadium District Fiscal Year 2024 Budget in the amount of $7,500,000 by total appropriation for each fund and appropriation unit group for the Stadium District, listed in the attached schedules. This amount represents no change from the FY 2024 Tentative Budget of $7,500,000. (C-18-23-153-X-00) Vice Chairman Sellers made a motion to adopt the Fiscal Year 2024 Budget for the Stadium District in the amount of $7,500,000, by total appropriation for each fund and appropriation unit group. This amount represents no change from the Tentative Budget. The motion was seconded by Director Thomas Galvin Ayes: Clint Hickman, Jack Sellers, Thomas Galvin, Bill Gates, Steve Gallardo MEETING ADJOURNED There being no further business to come before the Board, the meeting was adjourned. ______________________________ Clint Hickman, Chairman of the Board ATTEST: ______________________________ Juanita Garza, Official Record Keeper