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.  
March 3, 2026 9:00 a.m.  
1.  
2.  
3.  
ROLL CALL  
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE  
LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT STATEMENT  
To be offered by Matt Lutheran, PLA, Project Manager - Landscape  
Architecture, Regional Flood Control District.  
4.  
5.  
6.  
PAUSE 4 PAWS  
CURRENT EVENTS/PUBLIC ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS  
AGENDA ADJUSTMENTS  
PRESENTATION/PROCLAMATION  
7.  
8.  
Presentation of a proclamation to Alexa Castillo, winner, Yvette Valerio,  
and Keyli Meza, runners-up, recognizing and commending: "TAKING  
ACTION AGAINST GRAFFITI PROGRAM POSTER CONTEST  
WINNERS"  
Motion by Chair Allen, seconded by Supervisor Heinz, approved 5-0.  
Presentation of a proclamation to Dr. Andrew Saal, Assistant Medical  
Director, and Crystal Rambaud, Clinical Services Division Manager,  
Pima County Health Department, proclaiming the day of Wednesday,  
March 18, 2026 to be: "HEALTH WORKFORCE WELL-BEING DAY IN  
PIMA COUNTY"  
Motion by Chair Allen, seconded by Supervisor Heinz, approved 4-0,  
Supervisor Cano not present.  
9.  
Presentation of a proclamation to Larry Fisher, et al., Empire Ranch  
Foundation, celebrating the first 150 years of: "THE HISTORIC EMPIRE  
RANCH"  
Motion by Chair Allen, seconded by Supervisor Heinz, approved 5-0.  
10.  
11.  
Presentation of a proclamation to Rev. Dr. Jonathan Zenz, Senior  
Minister, Sherie Hoffman and Karen Ives, proclaiming the day of  
Saturday, March 14, 2026 to be: "UNITY OF TUCSON DAY IN PIMA  
COUNTY"  
Motion by Chair Allen, seconded by Supervisor Heinz, approved 5-0.  
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,  
March 2, 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.  
EXECUTIVE SESSION  
12.  
Pursuant to A.R.S. §38-431.03(A)(3) and (4), for legal advice and  
direction regarding a settlement recommendation in Post Acute  
Development 3, L.L.C. v. Pima County (TX2025-000334).  
Informational only  
*** HEARINGS ***  
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.  
COUNTY ATTORNEY  
13.  
(Clerk’s Note: This item will be heard at a time certain of 10:45 a.m.)  
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.  
Meeting date: 3/24/2026  
Motion by Supervisor Christy, seconded by Supervisor Heinz, continued 5-0.  
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BOARD OF SUPERVISORS  
Presentation of Supercharging the Pima Early Education  
15.  
16.  
Program (PEEPs) Campaign  
Presentation of Supercharging the PEEPs Campaign. Presented by The  
Preschool Promise and Pima County Community and Workforce  
Development. (District 1)  
Board discussion  
(Clerk’s Note: This item will be heard at a time certain of 3:00 p.m.)  
Review of Community Foundation of Southern Arizona Report  
Discussion/Direction/Action: Review of the Community Foundation of  
Southern Arizona’s report “Southern Arizona Funding Impacts: A Survey  
of Southern Arizona Nonprofit Organization.” (District 3)  
Informational only  
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR  
17.  
18.  
Downtown Tucson Partnership Board of Directors  
Discussion/Direction/Action: Selection of Ex-Officio Member, to fill a  
vacancy created by Kylie Walzak.  
Motion by Supervisor Cano, seconded by Supervisor Heinz, appoint Montserrat  
Caballero, approved 5-0.  
Request for Legislative Change to A.R.S. §11-356  
Discussion/Direction/Action: Request by the Pima County Merit  
Commission/Law Enforcement Merit Council to support a legislative  
change to amend A.R.S. §11-356.  
Motion by Chair Allen, seconded by Supervisor Heinz, approved 5-0.  
CLERK OF THE BOARD  
19.  
20.  
Revisions to Board of Supervisors Policy  
Staff recommends approval of the proposed revisions to Board of  
Supervisors Policy No. C 4.4, Compromising Taxes, Interest and  
Penalties.  
Motion by Chair Allen, seconded by Supervisor Heinz, approved 4-1,  
Supervisor Christy voted nay.  
Petition for Relief of Taxes  
Pursuant to A.R.S. §42-11109(E), Christian Faith Fellowship has  
petitioned the Board of Supervisors for relief of taxes and associated  
interest/penalty for tax years 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2024, for Tax  
Parcel No. 122-15-312B.  
Motion by Chair Allen, seconded by Supervisor Heinz, approved 5-0.  
21.  
Petition for Relief of Taxes  
Pursuant to A.R.S. §42-11109(E), Vail Valley Baptist Church has  
petitioned the Board of Supervisors for relief of taxes and associated  
interest/penalty for tax years 2022, 2023 and 2024, for Tax Parcel No.  
305-90-2780.  
Motion by Chair Allen, seconded by Supervisor Heinz, approved 5-0.  
COMMUNITY AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT  
22.  
Regional Housing Strategy and Funding Plan  
Staff recommends adoption of the Pima County 10-year Regional  
Housing Strategy and Funding Plan.  
Motion by Chair Allen, seconded by Supervisor Heinz, approved 4-1,  
Supervisor Christy voted nay.  
COUNTY ATTORNEY  
23.  
Settlement Recommendation in Post Acute Development 3,  
L.L.C. v. Pima County  
Discussion/Direction/Action regarding a settlement recommendation in  
Post Acute Development 3, L.L.C. v. Pima County (TX2025-000334).  
Motion by Chair Allen, seconded by Supervisor Heinz, approved as discussed  
in executive session, 5-0.  
FINANCE AND RISK MANAGEMENT  
24.  
Monthly Financial Update  
Discussion/Direction/Action regarding a monthly financial update on the  
County’s financial performance.  
Board discussion  
SUPERIOR COURT  
25.  
Classification/Compensation  
The Superior Court Human Resources Department requests approval to  
create the following new classification, associated costs will be borne by  
the user department from within its current budget:  
Class Code/ Class Title/ Pay Grade (Salary Range)/ EEO Code/ FLSA Code  
6116/ Courier/ 1 ($16.54-$22.34 hourly)/ 4/ NE*  
*NE = Not Exempt (paid overtime)  
Motion by Chair Allen, seconded by Supervisor Heinz, approved 4-1,  
Supervisor Christy voted nay.  
TREASURER  
26.  
27.  
UNFINISHED BUSINESS (2/17/26)  
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 $157,077.57.  
Motion by Chair Allen, seconded by Supervisor Heinz, approved 4-1,  
Supervisor Christy voted nay.  
ADJOURNMENT  
ADDENDUM 1  
PRESENTATION/PROCLAMATION  
1.  
2.  
Presentation of a proclamation to Elizabeth Pocock, CEO, Startup  
Tucson and TENWEST, proclaiming the week of March 24 through March  
29, 2026, to be: "TENWEST WEEK IN PIMA COUNTY"  
Motion by Chair Allen, seconded by Supervisor Heinz, approved 4-0,  
Supervisor Christy not present.  
Presentation of a proclamation to Bruce D. Collins, Director, Pima  
County Procurement Department, proclaiming the month of March 2026  
to be: “PROCUREMENT MONTH” and the day of Wednesday, March 11,  
2026, to be: "PROCUREMENT PROFESSIONALS’ DAY"  
Motion by Chair Allen, seconded by Supervisor Heinz, approved 4-0,  
Supervisor Cano not present.  
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS  
3.  
(Clerk’s Note: This item will be heard at a time certain of 10:00 a.m.)  
William Shaw Wildlife Corridor  
RESOLUTION NO. 2026 - 12, of the Board of Supervisors, designating  
the Avra Valley portion of the critical landscape linkage identified in the  
Conservation Lands System as the William Shaw Wildlife Corridor.  
(District 3)  
Motion by Chair Allen, seconded by Supervisor Heinz, approved 5-0.  
4.  
(Clerk’s Note: This item will be heard at a time certain of 10:15 a.m.)  
2026 Regional Transportation Authority Special Election  
Discussion regarding Pima County’s first all-mail, countywide election  
with Pima County’s Recorder and Elections Director, and/or designees,  
updating the Board on election operations including, but not limited to,  
activity at early voting sites, ballot processing and tabulation, and further  
discussion regarding the Recorder’s new “Votemobile,” its acquisition  
and current deployment plan during the special election period. (District  
4)  
Board discussion  
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR  
5.  
Recommended Use of Project Blue Land Sale Proceeds  
Discussion/Direction/Action regarding the recommended use of Project  
Blue land sale proceeds.  
Meeting date: 3/24/2026  
Motion by Chair Allen, seconded by Supervisor Christy, continued 3-2,  
Supervisors Heinz and Scott voted nay.  
HUMAN RESOURCES  
Classification/Compensation  
6.  
The Human Resources Department requests approval to create the  
following new classification, associated costs will be borne by the user  
department (Justice Services Department) from within its current budget:  
Class Code/ Class Title/ Pay Grade (Salary Range)/ EEO Code/ FLSA Code  
6125/ Justice Navigator II/ 10 ($52,291.20-$73,174.40)/ 5/ NE*  
*NE = Not Exempt (paid overtime)  
Motion by Chair Allen, seconded by Supervisor Heinz, approved 4-1,  
Supervisor Christy voted nay.  
BOARD, COMMISSION AND/OR COMMITTEE  
7.  
Trial Court Appointments - Nominating Committee District 2  
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Appointments of David Higuera, Vanessa Barchfield, Kate Hiller and  
Ryan Anderson, Democrats, to replace Mary Soltero, Eric Ponce,  
Sofia Blue and Gabriel Morales. No term expirations.  
Appointment of Shaliqua “Shaq” McCoy, Independent, to replace  
Dana Moore. No term expiration.  
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Appointment of James “Jim” Kloster, Independent, to fill a vacancy  
created by Barbara Enos. No term expiration.  
Appointment of Brice Elliott, Republican, to replace Tom Murphy. No  
term expiration.  
Motion by Chair Allen, seconded by Supervisor Heinz, approved as amended  
5-0.  
CONSENT CALENDAR  
Approval of the Consent Calendar  
Motion by Chair Allen, seconded by Supervisor Heinz, approved as amended  
5-0.  
CONTRACT AND AWARD  
Community and Workforce Development  
1.  
La Frontera Partners, Inc., Amendment No. 1, to provide for the West  
Point II Apartments and extend contract term to 12/31/26, no cost  
(PO2400010219)  
Motion by Supervisor Cano, seconded by Supervisor Christy, approved 4-1,  
Supervisor Christy voted nay.  
Human Resources  
2.  
United Way of Tucson and Southern Arizona, Inc., Amendment No. 2, to  
provide for the Employees Care About Pima County (ECAP) 2026  
Campaign, extend contract term to 12/31/26 and amend contractual  
language, General Fund, contract amount $33,151.65 (CT_24-435)  
Motion by Supervisor Cano, seconded by Supervisor Christy, approved 4-1,  
Supervisor Christy voted nay.  
Information Technology  
3.  
Simply Bits, L.L.C., to provide a Tower and Rooftop License Agreement  
for Wireless Communications Facilities at 6950 S. Beehive Avenue,  
Tucson, AZ, contract amount $99,954.12 revenue/5 year term  
(CT2600000011)  
This item was approved on the Consent Calendar.  
Pima Animal Care Center  
4.  
Friends of Pima Animal Care Center, Amendment No. 1, to provide  
Funding for the Eastside Adoption Satellite Project and amend  
contractual language, no cost (CT2500000064)  
This item was approved on the Consent Calendar.  
Procurement  
5.  
Award  
Amendment of Award: Supplier Contract No. SC2400001625,  
Amendment No. 4, Ricoh USA, Inc., to provide for Ricoh MFD/copier,  
maintenance, parts and supplies. This amendment is for a one-time  
increase in the amount of $280,000.00 for a cumulative not-to-exceed  
contract amount of $805,000.00. This increase is required to purchase  
commercial-grade printing equipment and services to replace outdated  
units and ensure continued operational efficiency and reliability. Funding  
Source: General Fund. Administering Department: Information  
Technology.  
This item was approved on the Consent Calendar.  
6.  
7.  
Carahsoft Technology Corp., Amendment No. 13, to provide for computer  
software and related items and amend contractual language, no cost  
(SC2400001726) Administering Department: Information Technology  
This item was approved on the Consent Calendar.  
EyeMed Vision Care, L.L.C. (Headquarters: Mason, OH), to provide for  
the employee vision plan, Employee Contributions Fund, contract amount  
$550,000.00 (SC2600000028) Administering Department: Human  
Resources  
This item was approved on the Consent Calendar.  
8.  
9.  
Line and Space, L.L.C., Amendment No. 3, to provide for architectural  
and design services: Richard Elias Mission Library Expansion and  
Renovation (XREMLB) and extend contract term to 9/30/26, no cost  
(PO2500007246) Administering Department: Project Design and  
Construction  
This item was approved on the Consent Calendar.  
Claflin Service Company, d.b.a. CME Corp., McKesson Medical-Surgical  
Government Solutions, L.L.C., Medline Industries, Inc. and School Health  
Corporation, Amendment No. 1, to provide for medical supplies and  
equipment and amend contractual language, Health Special Revenue  
(50%) and General (50%) Funds, contract amount $480,000.00  
(SC2500000131) Administering Department: Health  
Motion by Supervisor Cano, seconded by Supervisor Christy, approved 4-1,  
Supervisor Christy voted nay.  
10.  
A J P Electric, Inc. (Headquarters: Phoenix, AZ), to provide for the  
Romero Road at Ruthrauff Road, Flowing Wells - In Tucson Project, U.S.  
Department of Transportation FHWA HSIP Fund, contract amount  
$388,365.00 (PO2600003195) Administering Department: Project  
Design and Construction  
This item was approved on the Consent Calendar.  
Real Property  
11.  
12.  
Verano Community Association, Inc., to provide a Pima County License  
for Right-of-Way Encroachment to construct and maintain a decomposed  
granite multi-use path, landscaping and irrigation, contract amount  
$55,419.75 revenue/25 year term (CT2600000013)  
This item was approved on the Consent Calendar.  
Trico Electric Cooperative, Inc., Amendment No. 1, to provide a Pima  
County Public Utility License Agreement and amend contractual  
language, no cost (SC2600000029)  
This item was approved on the Consent Calendar.  
Sheriff  
13.  
Arizona Department of Administration, to provide an intergovernmental  
agreement for services related to the implementation, maintenance, and  
support of a Law Enforcement Records Management System, contract  
amount $171,800.00 revenue (CT2600000001)  
This item was approved on the Consent Calendar.  
GRANT APPLICATION/ACCEPTANCE  
Acceptance - Community and Workforce Development  
14.  
15.  
Arizona Department of Housing, to provide for Southwest Gas  
Corporation, Weatherization Assistance Program, $23,083.00  
(G-CWD-82525)  
This item was approved on the Consent Calendar.  
Acceptance - Community and Workforce Development  
Garcia Family Foundation, to provide for the Pima County Homelessness  
Prevention Hub, term date 2/15/26 to 12/31/28, $2,000,000.00  
(G-CWD-104898)  
Motion by Supervisor Heinz, seconded by Supervisor Cano, approved 4-1,  
Supervisor Christy voted nay.  
16.  
Acceptance - Health  
City of Tucson Housing and Community Development Department, to  
provide for the Choice Neighborhoods - Supportive Services Project,  
term date 1/1/26 to 9/30/28, $202,734.00 (G-HD-95726)  
Motion by Supervisor Cano, seconded by Supervisor Christy, approved 4-1,  
Supervisor Christy voted nay.  
17.  
18.  
19.  
Acceptance - Health  
Arizona Department of Health Services, Amendment No. 1, to provide for  
the Pima County Tuberculosis Control Program and amend grant  
language, $184,472.98 (GA-HD-70289)  
This item was approved on the Consent Calendar.  
Acceptance - Public Defense Services  
AZ Department of Child Safety and Administrative Office of the Courts, to  
provide for the FFY2026 Title IV-E Foster Care Administrative Costs for  
Legal Representation Child or Parent, $1,898,437.00 (G-PDS-82516)  
This item was approved on the Consent Calendar.  
Acceptance - Sheriff  
Phoenix Police Department/Arizona Internet Crimes Against Children  
(ICAC) Task Force Lead Agency, Amendment No. 3, to provide for the  
Arizona ICAC and amend grant language, $72,700.00 (GA-SD-66369)  
This item was approved on the Consent Calendar.  
BOARD, COMMISSION AND/OR COMMITTEE  
20.  
21.  
Pima County/Tucson Women’s Commission  
Appointment of Maria Vianey Valdez-Cardenas, to fill a vacancy created  
by Christa Lindsay. Term expiration: 5/20/26. (Commission  
recommendation)  
This item was approved on the Consent Calendar.  
Industrial Development Authority (IDA)  
Appointment of Patrick DeConcini, to fill a vacancy created by Jeff  
Singleton. Term expiration: 9/5/28. (IDA recommendation)  
This item was approved on the Consent Calendar.  
SPECIAL EVENT LIQUOR LICENSE/TEMPORARY EXTENSION OF PREMISES/  
PATIO PERMIT/WINE FAIR/WINE FESTIVAL/JOINT PREMISES PERMIT  
APPROVED PURSUANT TO RESOLUTION NO. 2019-68  
22.  
Special Event  
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Alejandro Torres, Corpus Christi Catholic Church, 300 N. Tanque  
Verde Loop Road, Tucson, February 21, 2026.  
Karla Looby, Angel Charity for Children, Inc., La Encantada Shopping  
Mall, 2905 E. Skyline Drive, Tucson, April 19, 2026.  
Concha Maria Montes, W.A.L.D., Inc., Ajo Plaza, 15 W. Plaza Street,  
Ajo, March 21, April 18, and May 2, 2026.  
Geoffrey William Hill, Tucson Conquistadores, La Paloma Country  
Club and The Westin La Paloma Resort & Spa, 3660 E. Sunrise  
Drive, Tucson, March 15 through 22, 2026.  
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Rev. Michael A. Martinez, Our Lady of the Valley Parish, Our Lady of  
the Valley Parish Hall, 505 N. La Canada Drive, Green Valley, May 1,  
2026.  
This item was approved on the Consent Calendar.  
ELECTIONS  
23.  
Precinct Committeemen  
Pursuant to A.R.S. §16-821B, approval of Precinct Committeemen  
resignations and appointments:  
RESIGNATION-PRECINCT-PARTY:  
Mary Theroux-031-DEM, Hunter Holt-040-DEM, Christopher  
DeYoung-058-DEM, Barbara Von Papen-084-DEM, Kimberly  
Cartwright-105-DEM, Blake Walker-105-DEM, Alex Sanchez-127-DEM,  
Morgan Miholich-185-DEM  
APPOINTMENT-PRECINCT-PARTY:  
David LaDow-012-DEM, Michael Crawford-042-DEM, Christopher  
DeYoung-073-DEM, Hunter Holt-223-DEM, Elizabeth Wilson-232-DEM,  
Austin Albright-014-REP, Richard Cornejo-108-REP, Mary  
Alsterbeg-115-REP, Grant Kellams-173-REP, Richard  
Guthridge-184-REP, Carol Archbold-239-REP  
This item was approved on the Consent Calendar.  
RECORDER  
24.  
Pursuant to Resolution No. 1993-200, ratification of the Document  
Storage and Retrieval Fund for the months of November and December,  
2025, and January, 2026.  
This item was approved on the Consent Calendar.  
RATIFY AND/OR APPROVE  
Minutes: December 16, 2025  
25.  
Warrants: February, 2026  
This item was approved on the Consent Calendar.