Board of Supervisors
Board of Supervisors' Hearing Room
Agenda — 120 items
- 1 PIMA COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
- 1 The Pima County Board of Supervisors met in regular session at their regular meeting place in the Pima County Administration Building (Hearing Room), 130 West Congress Street, Tucson, Arizona, at 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday, April 7, 2026. Upon roll call, those present and absent were as follows:
- 2 AGENDA/ADDENDUM AND BROADCAST INFORMATION
- 3 PUBLIC PARTICIPATION SPEAKERS ARE LIMITED UP TO 3 MINUTES
- 4 HEARING ROOM NOTICE
- 5 ACCESSIBILITY
- 6 PAGE BREAK
- 7 Clerk's Note: Members of the Pima County Board of Supervisors will attend either in person or by telephone, video or internet conferencing. The meeting can be streamed via the following links: BOS Agenda April 7, 2026 (http://pima.granicus.com/ViewPublisher.php?view_id=3), on YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/c/PimaCountyArizona/), or via Cox Cable Channel 96. Television viewing will be available in the lobby at 130 West Congress, 1st Floor.
- 1. ROLL CALL
- 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
- 3. LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT STATEMENT To be offered by students from Baboquivari High School, in Sells, Arizona.
- 4. PAUSE 4 PAWS
- 5. CURRENT EVENTS/PUBLIC ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
- 6. AGENDA ADJUSTMENTS
- 14 PRESENTATION/PROCLAMATION
- 7. Presentation of a proclamation to County Administration, proclaiming the month of April 2026 to be: "NATIONAL COUNTY GOVERNMENT MONTH IN PIMA COUNTY"
- 8. Presentation of a proclamation to Jose Gastelum, Superintendent, Sunnyside Unified School District; Angelica Duddleston, Principal, Julie Gonzalez, Parent Student Advocate, and Cynthia Lopez, Classroom Chemistry Teacher, Desert View High School, proclaiming the week of April 16 through April 21, 2026 to be: "SOUTHSIDE ENVIRONMENTAL AWARENESS AND ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE WEEK"
- 9. Presentation of a proclamation to Jay Young, Executive Director, Southwest Fair Housing Council, proclaiming the Month of April 2026 to be: "FAIR HOUSING MONTH IN PIMA COUNTY"
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- 10. Presentation of a proclamation to Sam Miller, Vice Chair, Board of Directors, DarkSky International Southern Arizona Chapter, proclaiming the week of April 13 through April 20, 2026 to be: "INTERNATIONAL DARK SKY WEEK"
- 11. Presentation of a proclamation to Celia Robidoux, PRE Senior Manager, Tyler Baccam, Epidemiologist, Cesia Estrada, Consumer Health and Food Safety Manager, Nereida Maldonado, Vital Records Services Manager, Grace Faulkner, Program Manager, Marcelino Flores, Tribal Liaison, and Jon Bañuelos, Public Health Program Coordinator, Pima County Health Department, proclaiming the week of April 6 through April 12, 2026 to be: "NATIONAL PUBLIC HEALTH WEEK"
- 12. Presentation of a proclamation to Kristin Carter and Carolyn Dexter, Victim Advocate Supervisor, Pima County Attorney’s Office, proclaiming the day of Thursday, April 30, 2026 to be: "NATIONAL THERAPY ANIMAL DAY IN PIMA COUNTY"
- 13. CALL TO THE PUBLIC Individuals wishing to participate telephonically at Call to the Public must contact the Clerk of the Board’s Office at 520-724-8449, to register their request and obtain remote access information, by the deadline of Monday, April 6, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. Call to the Public shall be scheduled for one hour each meeting unless extended by a majority vote of the Board of Supervisors. Speakers shall have up to three minutes to speak. However, for any meeting where 20 or more individuals have submitted speaker cards, each speaker's time shall be limited to two minutes. Please be aware that you may not be called upon to speak if the time for Call to the Public expires and is not extended by a majority vote of the Board of Supervisors. eComments can also be submitted to COB_mail@pima.gov.
- 24 EXECUTIVE SESSION
- 14. Pursuant to A.R.S. §38-431.03(A)(3), for legal advice and discussion regarding open meeting law, Robert’s Rules, and related matters.
- 26 PAGE BREAK
- 27 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS SITTING AS OTHER BOARDS
- 28 FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT BOARD
- 15. Contract Pima County Flood Control District and Pima County, to provide an Acquisition Agreement for Fee Title and Drainage Easement for planned roadway and drainage improvements, a portion of Lot 121 located in Section 10, T15S, R12E, G&SRM, Pima County, Arizona, term date 4/7/26 to 5/7/26, Transportation-ROW Real Property Fund, contract amount $13,200.00 (PO2600007065)
- 16. Contract Hydrologic Research Center, to provide for flash flood warning capacity enhancement, 20010FD Special Revenue Fund, contract amount $235,078.00/2 year term (PO2600002189)
- 31 VAIL CROSSINGS/DESERT VISTAS COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRlCT
- 17. Canvass Pursuant to A.R.S. §48-707(D), canvass of the election results for the March 25, 2026, Special Purpose District Election.
- 33 SITTING AS THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
- 34 *** HEARINGS ***
- 35 Individuals wishing to address the Board on a Public Hearing item, but wish to participate remotely, can contact the Clerk of the Board's Office at 520-724-8449, to obtain remote access information.
- 36 FRANCHISE/LICENSE/PERMIT
- 18. Hearing - Fireworks Permit Kelly Berardi, Skyline Country Club, 5200 E. St. Andrews Drive, Tucson, April 25, 2026 from 9:30 p.m. - 9:40 p.m.
- 38 PAGE BREAK
- 19. Hearing - Fireworks Permit Kelly Berardi, Skyline Country Club, 5200 E. St. Andrews Drive, Tucson, May 2, 2026 from 9:30 p.m. - 9:40 p.m.
- 20. Hearing - Liquor License Job No. 382688, Heather Chaykowski, Turquoise Wine Bar, 4772 E. Sunrise Drive, Tucson, Series 7, Beer and Wine Bar, Person Transfer and Location Transfer.
- 21. Hearing - Liquor License Job No. 382669, Heather Chaykowski, Turquoise Wine Bar, 4772 E. Sunrise Drive, Tucson, Series 10, Beer and Wine Store and 10S, Beer and Wine Store Sampling Privileges, New License.
- 42 COUNTY ATTORNEY
- 22. UNFINISHED BUSINESS (3/3/26 and 3/24/26) Hearing - Code Text Amendment ORDINANCE NO. 2026 - 2, of the Board of Supervisors, relating to public peace and welfare; amending the Pima County Code, Title 9, by adding Chapter 9.25, Regulation of Unidentified Masked Groups, Exempting Identified Law Enforcement Officers.
- 44 SUPERIOR COURT
- 23. Hearing - Revised Fee Ordinance ORDINANCE NO. 2026 - 4, of the Board of Supervisors, amending Pima County Ordinance No. 2003-10, authorizing the Superior Court to establish a Court Automation and Technology Fee in the amount of $100.00; authorizing the Presiding Judge of the Superior Court in Pima County to impose the fee on all civil, family law, and probate filings; and authorizing the Clerk of the Superior Court to collect the fee and transmit all such monies collected to the County Treasurer for deposit in the Local Court Automation and Technology Fee Fund.
- 46 PAGE BREAK
- 47 * * *
- 24. APPROVAL OF CONSENT CALENDAR
- 49 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
- 25. Naming of Pima Animal Care Center Dispatch Center to Celine Ann Baker Dispatch Center Discussion/Direction/Action: Recommendation to name the PACC Dispatch Center as the Celine Ann Baker Dispatch Center after long-time, dedicated staff member Celine Ann Baker. Ms. Baker was a dedicated 20-year county employee and dispatch supervisor at PACC for 13 years. A champion of animal welfare and a devoted public servant, she worked tirelessly to support PACC’s mission of providing timely service to residents and compassionate care to animals. (District 3)
- 51 COUNTY ATTORNEY
- 26. Anti-Racketeering Revolving Funds Staff recommends approval to utilize Anti-Racketeering Revolving Funds in the amount of $519.00 to help fund a National Crime Victims’ Rights Week event under Board of Supervisors Policy No. C 6.3.
- 53 FINANCE AND RISK MANAGEMENT
- 27. Monthly Financial Update Discussion/Direction/Action regarding a monthly financial update on the County's financial performance.
- 28. ADJOURNMENT
- 56 POSTED: 130 W. Congress Street, 1st Floor Tucson, AZ 85701 Pima County Homepage: www.pima.gov DATE/TIME POSTED: 4/1/26 @ 3:00 p.m. DATE/TIME REPOSTED (additional attachments only): 4/2/26 @ 8:30 a.m. DATE/TIME REPOSTED (additional attachments only): 4/6/26 @ 11:00 a.m. DATE/TIME REPOSTED (additional attachments only): 4/6/26 @ 2:45 p.m. DATE/TIME REPOSTED (combined Agenda/Addendum, additional attachments and clerical correction): 4/6/26 @ 5:00 p.m. DATE/TIME REPOSTED (additional attachments only): 4/8/26 @ 11:00 a.m.
- 57 PAGE BREAK
- 58 ADDENDUM 1
- 58 Approval of the Consent Calendar
- 59 PRESENTATION/PROCLAMATION
- 1. Presentation of a proclamation to Francisco Padilla, Regional Area Director for the Southeast Area, Rose Hattab, Partnerships and Outreach Advisor for Southern Arizona, Jessica Crocco, Pima North Regional Specialist, Mary Cliff, Pima South Regional Specialist, First Things First; and Tiffany Bucciarelli-Fay, Childcare Provider Representative, First Things First Pima North Regional Partnership Council, proclaiming the week of April 11 through April 17, 2026 to be: "WEEK OF THE YOUNG CHILD IN PIMA COUNTY"
- 2. Presentation of a proclamation to Todd Holthaus, Head Coach, Melicia Nelson, Team Captain and Tournament MVP, and the entire ’25 - ’26 Pima Community College Women’s Basketball Team, proclaiming the day of Tuesday, April 7, 2026 to be: "PIMA COMMUNITY COLLEGE WOMEN’S BASKETBALL NATIONAL CHAMPIONS DAY IN PIMA COUNTY"
- 62 EXECUTIVE SESSION
- 3. Pursuant to A.R.S. §38-431.03(A)(3) and (4), for legal advice and direction regarding the regulation of unidentified masked groups causing intimidation.
- 4. Pursuant to A.R.S. §38-431.03(A)(3) and (4), for legal advice and direction regarding a proposed settlement in tax appeal of HSL Encantada Twin Peaks, L.L.C. (TX2025-000333).
- 5. Pursuant to A.R.S. §38-431.03(A)(1) and (3), for discussion or consultation related to consideration of employment and appointment of the County Administrator, including the recruitment and hiring process.
- 66 PAGE BREAK
- 67 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
- 6. County Administrator Hiring Process Discussion/Direction/Action regarding the County Administrator Hiring Process. (District 3)
- 7. Executive Session Pursuant to A.R.S. §38-431.03(A)(3), for legal advice and discussion with Outside Counsel regarding draft language and questions about which the Board will seek a report under oath from Sheriff Chris Nanos - concerning matters ranging from his work history to other personnel, management or internal affairs matters of concern, to immigration enforcement, to any other related matters connected with the duties of his office - in alignment with A.R.S. §11-253(A). (District 2)
- 8. Requesting Report from Sheriff Nanos per A.R.S. §11-253(A) Discussion/Direction/Action regarding draft language and questions about which the Board will seek a report under oath from Sheriff Chris Nanos - concerning matters ranging from his work history to other personnel, management or internal affairs matters of concern, to immigration enforcement, to any other related matters connected with the duties of his office - in alignment with A.R.S. §11-253(A). (District 2) Motion by Chair Allen, seconded by Supervisor Heinz. Request report in 10 business days to coincide with next Board meeting on April 21, 2026, approved 5-0. Pursuant to A.R.S. §11-253, the Board requests a report from Sheriff Nanos addressing the facts and circumstances related to each of the following matters, together with any corrective actions taken to date, any additional actions proposed, and a timeline for implementation where applicable: 1. Prior representations regarding your employment history with the El Paso Police Department, including: a) the circumstances of your departure, b) the dates of your employment as reflected in application materials, résumés, and prior testimony with Pima County, and c) any prior disciplinary history, including suspensions. For this matter, please also identify whether any inaccuracies or omissions occurred, and what steps, if any, you will take to address the matter, restore public confidence, and ensure the accuracy and completeness of your official background and employment representations in the future. 2. The disciplinary actions involving former Pima County Sheriff candidate Lt. Heather Lappin and union leader Sgt. Aaron Cross, including the process, standards, and considerations applied in those matters. For this matter, please also identify whether existing policies, procedures, and supervisory practices adequately safeguard impartiality and consistency in disciplinary decisions, and describe any steps you will take to clarify standards, strengthen review processes, and prevent the appearance of retaliatory or uneven enforcement in future matters involving employees engaged in protected or political activities. 3. The nature and extent of communications or coordination between the Pima County Sheriff’s Department and federal immigration officials since 2021, including how those interactions align with the department’s stated policies and public representations. For this matter, please also describe any written policies and procedures currently governing such interactions, whether those policies have been followed consistently, and what steps, if any, you will take to clarify departmental guidance and public communication on this issue going forward. 4. There have been repeated instances where the Board of Supervisors has been informed by the Finance Department that your department would exceed its budget. Please describe how and why prior department expenditures have exceeded your budget and what you have done to address budgetary issues in forthcoming budget cycles.
- 9. Opposing Unlawful Federal Interference in Pima County’s Election Administration RESOLUTION NO. 2026 - 19, of the Board of Supervisors, opposing unlawful federal interference in Pima County’s Election Administration. (District 2)
- 72 COUNTY ATTORNEY
- 10. Proposed Settlement in Tax Appeal of HSL Encantada Twin Peaks, L.L.C. Discussion/Direction/Action regarding a proposed settlement in tax appeal of HSL Encantada Twin Peaks, L.L.C. (TX2025-000333).
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- 75 HUMAN RESOURCES
- 11. Classification/Compensation The Human Resources Department requests approval to create the following new classification, associated costs will be borne by the user department (Justice Services) from within its current budget: Class Code/ Class Title/ Pay Grade (Salary Range)/ EEO Code/ FLSA Code 2124/ Public Safety and Engagement Liaison/ 14 ($63,544.00 - $88,961.60)/ 2/ E** **E = Exempt (not paid overtime)
- 77 BOARD, COMMISSION AND/OR COMMITTEE
- 12. Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission Appointment of Cristal Franco, to fill a vacancy created by Stephanie Linko. Term expiration: 9/2/30. (District 3)
- 13. Trial Court Appointments - Nominating Committee District 5 Appointment of Teresa Bravo, Democrat, to replace Betty Villegas. No term expiration.
- 80 POSTED: 1st Floor, 130 W. Congress Street, Tucson, AZ 85701 Pima County Homepage: www.pima.gov DATE/TIME POSTED: 4/3/26 @ 11:30 a.m. DATE/TIME REPOSTED (additional attachments only): 4/6/26 @ 11:00 a.m.
- 81 PAGE BREAK
- 82 CONSENT CALENDAR
- 83 APRIL 7, 2026
- 84 PAGE BREAK
- 85 CONSENT CALENDAR, APRIL 7, 2026
- 86 CONTRACT AND AWARD
- 87 Community and Workforce Development
- 1. Tohono O’odham Ki:ki Housing Association, to provide an intergovernmental agreement for the Home Repair Program, term date 1/1/26 to 6/30/26, General Fund, contract amount $50,000.00 (PO2500040461)
- 2. Pascua Yaqui Tribe, to provide an intergovernmental agreement for the Home Repair Program, term date 1/1/26 to 6/30/26, General Fund, contract amount $50,000.00 (PO2500040462)
- 90 County Attorney
- 3. Community Bridges, Inc., Amendment No. 2, to provide for implementation of the Felony Drug Diversion Program by ensuring access to needs-based drug treatment and wraparound recovery support services, extend contract term to 12/31/26, amend contractual language and scope of services, no cost (CT_24-233)
- 91 _______________________________ CHAIR ATTEST: _______________________________ CLERK
- 92 Elections
- 4. City of South Tucson, to provide an intergovernmental agreement for election services, term date 4/7/26 to 12/31/29, contract amount $35,000.00 revenue (CT2600000025)
- 94 Health
- 5. Pascua Yaqui Tribe, Amendment No. 1, to provide an intergovernmental agreement for public health emergency preparedness and mutual aid, extend contract term to 10/21/26 and amend contractual language, no cost (SC2400000601)
- 6. The Arizona Partnership for Immunization, Amendment No. 4, to provide for third-party billing, extend contract term to 12/1/26 and amend contractual language, contract amount $1,100,000.00 revenue (CT2400000059)
- 97 Procurement
- 7. Award Award: Supplier Contract No. SC2600000040, Advanced Employment Group, Inc. (Headquarters: Miami, FL), Catholic Community Services of So. AZ, Inc. (Headquarters: Tucson, AZ), Goodwill Industries of Southern Arizona, Inc. (Headquarters: Tucson, AZ), SER-Jobs for Progress of Southern Arizona, Inc. (Headquarters: Tucson, AZ), and Tucson Youth Development, Inc. (Headquarters: Tucson, AZ), to provide for Summer Youth Short-Term Work Experience (STWX). This supplier contract is for an initial term of one-year in the shared annual award amount of $550,000.00 (including sales tax) and includes four (4) one-year renewal options. Funding Source: General Fund. Administering Department: Community and Workforce Development.
- 8. Award Amendment of Award: Supplier Contract No. SC2400001337, Amendment No. 5, Pictometry International Corp., d.b.a. EagleView, to provide for aerial photography services. This amendment extends the term of the contract commencing on 4/6/27 and terminating on 6/30/33. This extension is needed to continue to provide biennial aerial photography flights and capitalize on savings from a project plan rate provided by the supplier that includes four flights scheduled to occur in 2026, 2028, 2030, and 2032. The extension to 2033 is needed due to payments for each scheduled flight being made in two equal installments of 50% annually. No additional funds are required at this time. Administering Department: Information Technology.
- 9. Line and Space, L.L.C., to provide for architectural and engineering design services: Downtown Library Relocation, Project Design and Construction Capital Improvement Project Fund (Library District Funds), contract amount $2,708,997.31 (PO2500039392) Administering Department: Project Design and Construction
- 10. Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc., to provide for Design Engineering Services: Southwest Regional Park - Clay Target Center Relocation, term date 4/7/26 to 6/30/27, Parks & Recreation Capital Improvement Project Fund, contract amount $802,253.49 (PO2600008588) Administering Department: Project Design and Construction
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- 103 Real Property
- 11. Pima County Flood Control District and Pima County, to provide an Acquisition Agreement for Fee Title and Drainage Easement for planned roadway and drainage improvements, a portion of Lot 121 located in Section 10, T15S, R12E, G&SRM, Pima County, Arizona, term date 4/7/26 to 5/7/26, Transportation-ROW Real Property Fund, contract amount $13,200.00 (PO2600007065)
- 12. Cactus State Utility Operating Company, L.L.C., to provide a Non-Exclusive Right-of-Way Use License for Public Utility Facilities, no cost/25 year term (SC2600000050)
- 106 GRANT APPLICATION/ACCEPTANCE
- 13. Acceptance - Community and Workforce Development Arizona Department of Housing, to provide for the SFY26 ARPA Weatherization (Power AZ) Program, $250,436.00 (G-CWD-107359)
- 14. Acceptance - County Attorney Arizona Criminal Justice Commission, to provide for the FY2026 Arizona State Crisis Intervention Program/Pima County Attorney's Anti-Gun Violence Program Enhancement, $372,546.94 (G-PCA-107376)
- 109 BOARD, COMMISSION AND/OR COMMITTEE
- 15. Regional Wastewater Reclamation Advisory Committee Appointment of Sheila Bowen, AZ Water Association, to replace Asia Philbin. Term expiration: 3/1/30. (Organizational recommendation)
- 16. Pima County/Tucson Women’s Commission Appointment of Melinda Gomez, to fill a vacancy created by Tony Zinman. Term expiration: 3/16/30. (Commission recommendation)
- 112 PAGE BREAK
- 113 SPECIAL EVENT LIQUOR LICENSE/TEMPORARY EXTENSION OF PREMISES/ PATIO PERMIT/WINE FAIR/WINE FESTIVAL/JOINT PREMISES PERMIT APPROVED PURSUANT TO RESOLUTION NO. 2019-68
- 17. Special Event · Robin McArdle, Sculpture Tucson Org, Inc., Brandi Fenton Memorial Park, 3482 E. River Road, Tucson, March 27, 2026. · Stephen Paul Kindred, Green Valley Recreation, Green Valley Recreation West Social Center, 1111 S. GVR Drive, Green Valley, April 14 and 17, 2026. · James A. Mahaffey, Society of St. Vincent De Paul, Tucson Diocesan Council, St. Rita’s in the Desert Catholic Church, 13260 E. Colossal Cave Road, Vail, April 25, 2026.
- 115 SUPERIOR COURT
- 18. Judges Pro Tempore Appointments Appointments of Judges Pro Tempore of the Superior Court for the period of July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027: Judges Pro Tempore (Voluntary Attorneys/Without Pay) John J. Assini; Vera Beil-Adaskin; Laura Belleau; Elisabeth Inger Benavidez; Lee L. Blackman; Mark Bockel; John J. Brady; Suzanne Brei; Caleb N. Brown; Dan Cavett; Douglas H. Clark, Jr.; Peter Collins, Jr.; Roger H. Contreras; Katrina M. Conway; Alison Crane; Roger J. Curigliano; Suzanne L. Diaz; Melissa Errico; Erin K. Fox; Roberto C. Garcia; Abbe M. Goncharsky; Phoebe L. Harris; Peter W. Hochuli; Barney M. Holtzman; Todd Jackson; Michael A. Johnson; Daniel Jurkowitz; Leonard Karp; Brian Keith Kimminau; Kevin F. Kinghorn; Russell Everett Krone; Reagen A. Kulseth; Kenneth Lee; Zelma Letarte; Robert G. Lewis; Jennifer Manzi; Annalisa Moore Masunas; Lisa C. McNorton; Timothy M. Medcoff; Andrew P. Meshel; Rudy T. Padilla; Natalie Ann Evans Parkman; Karen R. Pollins; Stephen T. Portell; Annie M. Rolfe; Nathan S. Rothschild; Michael J. Rusing; Dee-Dee Samet; Susan Marie Schauf; Ted Schmidt; Dev K. Sethi; Denice R. Shepard; Russell B. Stowers; Grant L. Stratton; Colleen Theone; Evan L. Thompson; Sean Mackenzie Thrush; Tiffany Tom; Stanley Jon Trachta; Alexandra V. Tracy-Ramirez; Merle Joy Turchik; David Burr Udall; Matthew A. Walker; Nanette Warner; Nathan Ballard Webb; James A. Whitehill; Paul E. Willman; Sara A. Wright; Sarah L. Wright; Dawn Deann Wyland; Kaytlyn Yrun-Duffy; Ronald Zack Court Commissioners to serve as Judges Pro Tempore (With Pay) Lisa Bibbens; Luke Brown; Soo Chang Conatser; Julia Connors; Jennifer Espino; Geoffrey Ferlan; Patricia Green; Marie D. Kagie-Shutey; Nicholas Knauer; Derek Koltunovich; Jennifer Langford; Lisa Schriner Lewis; Michelle C. Metzger; Maricela Meza; Bunkye Olson; Helena Seymour; Dawn Walton; Jeffrey S. Wohlford Judges Pro Tempore/Hearing Officer (With Pay) Howard Fell; Mark Hotchkiss; T. Clayton Kamm; Teresa Ann Miller; Catherine V. Monro
- 117 RATIFY AND/OR APPROVE
- 19. Minutes: January 20, 2026 Warrants: March, 2026