Board of Supervisors
Board of Supervisors' Hearing Room
Agenda — 102 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, February 20, 2024. Upon roll call, those present and absent were as follows:
- 2 AGENDA/ADDENDUM AND BROADCAST INFORMATION
- 1. ROLL CALL
- 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 February 20, 2024 (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. MEETING SUMMARY REPORT - THE MINUTES WILL BE POSTED AT www.pima.gov/cob AFTER APPROVAL BY THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Pima County Board of Supervisors’ Meeting 130 W. Congress St., Hearing Room, 1st Fl. February 20, 2024 9:00 a.m.
- 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
- 3. LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT STATEMENT To be offered by Dr. Tonya Strozier, Director, African American Student Services, Tucson Unified School District.
- 4. PAUSE 4 PAWS
- 12 PRESENTATION
- 5. Recognition of the “We A.R.E. Gems” Quarterly Recipients Pursuant to Administrative Procedure 23-5, Employee Recognition Program, the following employees have been selected for the quarterly "We A.R.E. Gems" recognition: · Alina Barcenas, Clerk of the Board · Kelsey Miller, Finance & Risk Management · Robert Walls, Finance & Risk Management · Daniel Arthur, Community & Workforce Development · Sam Chia, Health Department · Leslie White, Library · Patrick Donovan, Natural Resources, Parks & Recreation · Greg Saxe, Regional Flood Control Department · Ryan Call, Assessor's Office
- 14 PRESENTATION/PROCLAMATION
- 6. Presentation of a proclamation to Kevin Dahl, City of Tucson Vice Mayor and Vincent Pawlowski, HPV Cancer Survivor, proclaiming the day of Monday, March 4, 2024 to be: "HPV AWARENESS DAY"
- 7. 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 Friday, February 16, 2024 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.
- 18 EXECUTIVE SESSION
- 8. APPROVAL OF CONSENT CALENDAR
- 20 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
- 9. UNFINISHED BUSINESS (1/23/24, 2/20/24 and 3/5/24) Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) with City of South Tucson to Support Provision of Fire and Emergency Medical Services Discussion/Direction/Action: Directing the County to enter into an IGA with the City of South Tucson to support the provision of Fire and Emergency Medical Services to the businesses and residents of South Tucson, through which the County shall provide the City of South Tucson with $400,000.00 this fiscal year for this purpose, from the County’s FY24 Contingency Funds; and declaring an emergency. (District 2)
- 22 PAGE BREAK
- 10. Board of Supervisors Representative Updates on Boards, Committees and Commissions and Any Other Municipalities
- 24 COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
- 11. Blue Ribbon Commission Final Report Discussion/Direction/Action regarding the Pima County Adult Detention Center Blue Ribbon Commission Final Report.
- 26 CLERK OF THE BOARD
- 12. Petition for Relief of Taxes Pursuant to A.R.S. §4342-11109(E), Silverbell Grace Brethren Church, has petitioned the Board of Supervisors for relief of taxes and associated interest/penalty for tax years 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023, for Tax Parcel No. 115-21-008A.
- 28 DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
- 13. Final Plat With Assurances P23FP00005, Wildflower Reserve, Lots 1-91 and Common Area “A” (Open Space, Private Drainage and Utilities). (District 1)
- 30 ELECTIONS
- 14. Vote Centers Pursuant to A.R.S. §16-248, designation of polling places for the March 19, 2024 Presidential Preference Election.
- 32 PAGE BREAK
- 33 FINANCE AND RISK MANAGEMENT
- 15. Monthly Financial Update Discussion/Direction/Action regarding a monthly financial update on the County's financial performance.
- 35 CONTRACT AND AWARD
- 36 Community and Workforce Development
- 16. Department of Veteran’s Affairs, Amendment No. 2, to provide for the co-location of services at Kino Veteran’s Workforce Center, extend contract term to 3/31/25 and amend contractual language, no cost (CTN-CR-22-102)
- 17. Tucson Preparatory School, d.b.a. Tucson Prep, Amendment No. 2, to provide for United States Housing and Urban Development Continuum of Care Program - La Casita, extend contract term to 6/30/24, amend contractual language and scope of work, USHUD Fund, contract amount $154,063.00 (CT-CR-21-499)
- 18. Living Streets Alliance, Amendment No. 1, to provide for Los Ranchitos Safe Routes Walkability Improvements and extend contract term to 12/31/24, no cost (CT-CR-22-274)
- 19. Jewish Family and Children’s Services of Southern Arizona, Inc., Amendment No. 1, to provide for the Financial Wellness and Emergency Financial Assistance Program, extend contract term to 9/30/24 and amend contractual language, no cost (CT-CR-23-189)
- 41 Facilities Management
- 20. C-Cubed Unlimited, Inc., d.b.a. Quik Print, to provide for an Amended and Restated Lease Agreement for property located at 33 N. Stone Avenue, Suites 145 and 160, contract amount $170,894.09 revenue/3 year term (CTN-FM-24-113)
- 43 Health
- 21. The Arizona Partnership for Immunization, Amendment No. 2, to provide for third party billing, extend contract term to 12/1/24 and amend contractual language, contract amount $1,100,000.00 revenue (CTN-HD-22-71)
- 45 Natural Resources, Parks and Recreation
- 22. Arizona Game and Fish Department, to provide a collection agreement for the repair of Pima County ranch roads, General Fund, contract amount $14,359.00/$40,000.00 revenue (CTN-PR-24-111)
- 47 Procurement
- 23. Award Amendment of Award: Master Agreement No. MA-PO-18-349, Amendment No. 8, Senergy Petroleum, L.L.C., to provide for gasoline, diesel and diesel exhaust fluid. This amendment extends the termination date to 4/30/24 and increases the contract amount by $650,000.00 for a cumulative not-to-exceed contract amount of $13,128,384.58. Funding Source: Fleet Service Operations Fund. Administering Department: Fleet Services.
- 24. Durazo Construction Corporation, to provide for Richard Elias-Mission Library Expansion and Renovation (XREMLB), Non-Bond Projects Funds (Capital Project Funds), contract amount $7,168,471.00/2 year term (CT-CPO-24-330) Administering Department: Project Design and Construction
- 50 Real Property
- 25. Lago del Oro Water Company, Inc., to provide a Non-Exclusive Right-of-Way Use License for Public Utility Facilities, no cost/25 year term (CTN-RPS-24-116)
- 26. Quail Creek Water Company, Inc., to provide a Non-Exclusive Right-of-Way Use License for Public Utility Facilities, no cost/25 year term (CTN-RPS-24-115)
- 53 PAGE BREAK
- 27. Campbell AZ Partners, L.L.C., to provide a Pima County License for Right-of-Way Encroachment, contract amount $4,375.00 revenue/25 year term (CTN-RPS-24-117)
- 28. Gail Dent, Amendment No. 5, to provide a license agreement for use of a portion of the Children’s Memorial Park located at 4875 N. 15th Place and extend contract term to 1/31/25, no cost (CTN-PR-17-151)
- 55 PAGE BREAK
- 56 GRANT APPLICATION/ACCEPTANCE
- 29. Acceptance - Community and Workforce Development Arizona Department of Economic Security, Amendment No. 1, to provide for the Social Services Block Grant - Employment Services and amend grant language, $41,708.00 (GTAM 24-49)
- 30. Acceptance - Facilities Management U.S. Department of Energy, to provide for the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Program Equipment Rebate Voucher, $368,820.00/$40,950.00 Pima County PAYGO Funds/2 year term (GTAW 24-111)
- 31. Acceptance - Health Arizona Department of Health Services, Amendment No. 1, to provide for immunization services, extend grant term to 6/30/25, amend grant language and scope of work, $578,734.00 (GTAM 24-51)
- 32. Acceptance - Health The National Environmental Health Association (NEHA) - FDA Retail Flexible Funding Model Grant Program, to provide for 2024 Training Optional Add-On grant to attend the NEHA Annual Educational Conference for Professional and Leadership Development, Food Safety Retail Program Standards Engagement, and present NEHA Leadership Academy final projects, $5,625.00 (GTAW 24-101)
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- 33. Acceptance - Health National Environmental Health Association - FDA Retail Flexible Funding Model Grant Program, to provide for the Pima County Retail Program Standards Mentorship Program, $18,000.00 (GTAW 24-102)
- 34. Acceptance - Justice Court Green Valley Arizona Supreme Court - Administrative Office of the Courts, to provide for Court Security Improvements, $3,695.00 (GTAW 24-99)
- 63 Approval of the Consent Calendar
- 35. Acceptance - Sheriff U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) - U.S. Forest Service, Amendment No. 1, to provide for a Cooperative Law Enforcement Agreement between the Pima County Sheriff’s Department and the USDA, Forest Service Coronado National Forest and 2023 - 2027 Operating and Financial Plan, $38,000.00 (GTAM 24-43)
- 65 *** HEARINGS ***
- 66 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.
- 67 COMMUNITY AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT
- 36. Hearing - RFP CWD-AHF-RFP-02-2023, FY23/24 Pima County GAP Funding for Affordable Housing Development and Preservation A. Appeal of Pima County Regional Affordable Housing Commission’s (PCRAHC) Recommendation Pursuant to Pima County Code 11.20.010(H), Rio Azul Partners, L.L.C. and Southwest Nonprofit Housing Corporation appeals the scores received, and the Evaluation and Award by the PCRAHC regarding RFP No. CWD-AHF-RFP-02-2023. Motion by Chair Grijalva, seconded by Supervisor Scott, closed the public hearing and denied 4-1, Supervisor Heinz voted nay. B. FY23/24 Pima County GAP Funding for Affordable Housing Development and Preservation Staff recommends acceptance of the recommendations, as endorsed by the Pima County Regional Affordable Housing Commission, totaling $6.875 million for 835 affordable housing units - representing new development, home ownership and rental and preservation of existing units.
- 37. ADJOURNMENT
- 70 POSTED: 1st Floor, 33 N. Stone Avenue, Tucson, AZ 85701 Pima County Homepage: www.pima.gov DATE/TIME POSTED: 2/13/24 @ 3:00 p.m. DATE/TIME REPOSTED (additional attachments only): 2/14/24 @ 3:45 p.m. DATE/TIME REPOSTED (additional attachments only): 2/15/24 @ 8:45 a.m. DATE/TIME REPOSTED (clerical correction): 2/15/24 @ 12:00 p.m. DATE/TIME REPOSTED (additional attachments only): 2/15/24 @ 1:35 p.m. DATE/TIME REPOSTED (combined Agenda/Addendum and additional attachments): 2/16/24 @ 5:00 p.m. DATE/TIME REPOSTED (additional attachments only): 2/21/24 @ 2:15 p.m.
- 71 PAGE BREAK
- 72 ADDENDUM 1
- 73 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
- 1. Constable Ethics, Standards and Training Board Recommendation Discussion/Direction/Action: Based on the February 12, 2024 recommendation of the State of Arizona Constable Ethics, Standards and Training Board, suspend Pima County Constable Oscar Vasquez without pay or declare his office vacant and begin a process to replace him. (District 5)
- 75 POSTED: 1st Floor, 33 N. Stone Avenue, Tucson, AZ 85701 Pima County Homepage: www.pima.gov DATE/TIME POSTED: 2/15/24 @ 11:00 a.m.
- 76 PAGE BREAK
- 77 ADDENDUM 2
- 77 _______________________________ CHAIR ATTEST: _______________________________ CLERK
- 78 COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
- 1. Status of Legal Asylum Seeker Program in Pima County Update Discussion - Status of Legal Asylum Seeker Program in Pima County.
- 80 POSTED: 1st Floor, 33 N. Stone Avenue, Tucson, AZ 85701 Pima County Homepage: www.pima.gov DATE/TIME POSTED: 2/15/24 @ 3:00 p.m.
- 81 PAGE BREAK
- 82 CONSENT CALENDAR
- 83 FEBRUARY 20, 2024
- 84 PAGE BREAK
- 85 CONSENT CALENDAR
- 86 BOARD, COMMISSION AND/OR COMMITTEE
- 1. Regional Wastewater Reclamation Advisory Committee · Reappointments of Steve Foley and Scott Oldendorph. Term expirations: 3/1/28. (District 1) · Appointment of Alejandra Fraijo Arce, to fill a vacancy created by Corin Marron, representing Environmental Advisory Committee. Term expiration: 3/1/28. (Organizational recommendation)
- 2. Community Action Agency Board · Reappointment of Willie Blake. Term expiration: 12/31/24. (District 2) · Reappointment of Ana Maria Medina. Term expiration: 12/31/24. (District 3)
- 3. Election Integrity Commission Reappointment of Connie Delarge. Term expiration: 5/2/26. (District 2)
- 4. Fair Horse Racing Commission Staff recommends approval of the By-Laws adopted by the Fair Horse Racing Commission.
- 91 SPECIAL EVENT LIQUOR LICENSE/TEMPORARY EXTENSION OF PREMISES/ PATIO PERMIT/WINE FAIR/WINE FESTIVAL/JOINT PREMISES PERMIT APPROVED PURSUANT TO RESOLUTION NO. 2019-68
- 5. Special Event · Barbara J. Peck, Friends of Western Art, Inc., The Casitas at Smokey Springs, 1451 N. Smokey Springs Road, Tucson, April 20, 2024. · Michael J. Kwinn, Corpus Christi Roman Catholic Parish - Tucson, 300 N. Tanque Verde Loop Road, Tucson, February 24 and March 22, 2024. · John Walter Kenning, Jr., Santa Catalina Catholic Church, 14380 N. Oracle Road, Tucson, February 20 and March 16, 2024.
- 93 PAGE BREAK
- 94 TREASURER
- 6. Certificate of Removal and Abatement - Certificate of Clearance Staff requests approval of the Certificates of Removal and Abatement/Certificates of Clearance in the amount of $30,701.37.
- 7. Request to Waive Interest Pursuant to A.R.S. §42-18053, staff requests approval of the Submission of Request to Waive Interest Due to Mortgage Satisfaction in the amount of $77.88.
- 97 RATIFY AND/OR APPROVE
- 8. Minutes: December 5, 2023 Warrants: January, 2024